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They're surely angry...
having to work with someone who said those things.
And I said things rashly too.
Completely too impulsive.
<Article 387 Statutory lien for hotel accommodation...
- Statutory lien for hotel accommodation is...> - What?
<About the fees for lodging and food a guest should bear...
...the presence of the guest's baggage in the hotel>
Article 387 Statutory lien for hotel accommodation
- Statutory lien for hotel accommodation is... - What is this?
About the fees for...
It's... it's not like this.
This alarm was ringing non-stop I just wanted to stop it...
I won this in a contest... Statute Book alarm clock.
It reads out various provisions instead of the normal sound...
It's broken.
Contests are great... so exciting.
You really want to stay in this place?
Yep. I want to be in the hotel 24 hours.
Because of that, I'll stay here.
It's convenient as the sink is near.
Easier to brush my teeth too.
Please have this.
I don't drink instant coffee.
But, okay, I appreciate it.
Asking this may not be appropriate but...
is it okay for you to quit the...
Deputy Manager position in Baliston?
- It was you who requested. - Yes, but...
I was thinking why you would accept.
As a kid, didn't you feel excited when you look at a 'No Trespassing' sign?
- What? - Of course trespassing is not okay.
But I will imagine.
A 'No Trespassing' sign on a small road in a forest.
What is beyond that?
Talking to friends and thinking about it before going to bed.
Maybe bears are having a sumo match...
or maybe there's a tree that grew big in one day.
Sorry, I don't understand what you're trying to say.
The public opinion of this hotel is that...
it is an expensive place that they can't go to...
just like a place that is off limits but behind it, there is...
actually a wonderful place...
which is the best dream world.
I've never had such a fun challenge before.
You really want to do something for this place don't you.
But it is you...
the General Manager, who will make the...
final decisions affecting this hotel's...
survival.
Yes.
Therefore, if you say NO I will obey.
Understood.
But at that time I was...
trying to gamble on you.
So...
please take care of this place.
Then let's have a meeting quickly.
I'm looking forward to this.
Anyhow, this hotel's name is...
Everyone, I'll do the introduction again.
He will be working together with us.
Ukai Naoya-san.
I'm looking forward to working with you.
- Over to you now, Ukai-san. - Okay.
This is sudden,、but...
first, let me announce the personnel arrangement.
Personnel?
Do you have the authority to decide?
Firstly, Tokisada-san.
From Deputy Manager to Chief of Accommodation Department.
The replacement Deputy Manager...
will be me.
No, please wait.
I've been here...
since the time Sana-san's father became the General Manager.
General Manager! Hold on!
Is this okay?
(Tanzawa) It hurts!
I'll continue.
And the kitchen Eguchi-san from Head Chef...
back to Sous Chef.
Horai Haru-san will take over the Head Chef position.
(Haru) Me?
Yes.
She is a newly hired patissier.
But she has an excellent sense of taste.
She learned cooking since young from her family's restaurant.
No, her family runs a set meal diner.
Yet, my father was an excellent cook.
You... this is the Head Chef in a hotel.
A person needs to work many years to reach...
this position. She can't do this suddenly.
- Is it so? - And also, this hotel...
will close for a few days starting tomorrow.
Fortunately, there's no group reservations.
So we'll take this period to fix the hardware side.
For example, replace the faucet in all rooms.
It's hard to adjust the hot water with 2 handle mixing faucet...
we'll change it to the thermostat type.
For this, Tanzawa-san please apply for additional loan.
No, not possible! Ukai-san...
Do you know how much is the debt of this hotel?
273 million yen.
Borrowed from NNF Bank isn't it?
It was General Manager's brother who got into this debt.
It's okay. Fortunately, there are not many rooms.
We'll do as much as possible by ourselves.
I may look like this but I'm good at plumbing.
No, I don't mean that.
In our situation, even if we reduce the amount a little...
the bank still won't approve the additional loan.
Then think about changing to another main bank.
What? We can't do that.
Why?
Criminal Code 2nd Edition, Chapter 38, Article 252...
Embezzlement of the possession of others...
Imprisonment of five years or less.
This is broken.
What's wrong? You're so flustered.
No.
During the renovation...
Cleaning Department will clean the whole building.
Kitchen, and service staff... will rearrange the ordering routine.
Tokisada-san and Edagawa-san please report the progress to me.
Tanzawa-san will discuss the loan amount with the bank.
Otawara-san needs special training in smiling.
And...
What is that?
The treasure of this hotel.
List of past customers. Please read all of this
From communications to thoughts...
various information is inside.
This is the history of Grande Inversao Hotel...
and also our asset.
I feel confused.
I believe you have your own ideas.
But that sudden personnel rearrangement. Besides, in front of everyone.
Is there any problem?
No, it's about the atmosphere, or the procedure.
Ah, this guest is amazing.
Comes 7 times a month.
Scrambled eggs for breakfast.
That's normal.
Demoted to Chief!? What's that?
Shit!
Happy because you're safe, eh?
- No. - Then...
- why are you reading the customer list? - Because I was told to.
It is okay not to read it? Deputy Manager...
- No, Accommodation Dept Chief. - No need to correct yourself.
I won't read it.
What's with the 'asset of this hotel'?
He got too carried away.
How to proceed with the additional loan?
He'll change the main bank if it doesn't work out.
If that happens the unnatural flow of money...
will be exposed.
What are you guys grumbling about?
You're being used by that guy.
I know. Hattori!
You're scared me! If there's...
any useful information, let me know.
I told you this is bad...
He is controlling us right from the start.
That will cause everyone to go against him.
What are you doing here?
- I'm finished. - What?
Didn't you see it just now?
Tokisada-san and Eguchi-san were demoted suddenly.
That was not too bad actually.
But then...
someone incompetent like me will surely get fired.
What are you thinking?
You're already in this mode since earlier?
I have 5 siblings.
The 3rd is taking university entrance exam this year.
My parents have also asked for money.
I'm finished.
Tanaka family is finished.
Ah, your surname is Tanaka.
It'll be okay.
There are too few employees here. You won't get fired easily.
But Ukai-san saw me running away...
from a foreign guest!
He gave instructions to everyone just now...
but didn't say anything to me!
Wait... stop this!
Calm down.
Finished.
Sorry! I'm not loafing.
Next Day
(Notice of temporary closure)
It's tight!
- Eguchi-san Eguchi-san! Eguchi-san! - What?
This is from 10 years ago but...
a guest commented about a delicious cake.
I wonder what kind of cake that was?
I don't know.
You don't seem well. What happened?
You should know...
I remember it now!
I remembered!
Let me finish!
General Manager! General Manager!
Let's revive the fantasy-like cake!
Written here! It was amazingly delicious.
Since we're closed anyway...
I want to try to make this...
- fantasy-like cake! - Haru-chan, calm down.
I saw this comment too.
I think it was the same cake...
that my father used to bring home for his birthday.
But to do this suddenly...
That's a good idea though.
Revive that cake...
and use it for a pre-open event.
- A cake fair! - Cake fair?
Tanzawa-san, I'd like to do a pre-open event.
Please inform every guest...
that has stayed here before.
This will cost money again.
Only the General Manager knows the taste.
Therefore, can you please...
help Haru-chan to revive the fantasy-like cake?
But I've only tasted it when I was a kid.
Let's do it! Sana-san please!
Cake fair!?
What an outrageous idea!
I was told to inform all the past guests.
Anyway, we'll make him fail and kick him out.
Right, get Eguchi-san to help us.
He must be angry for being demoted.
Just make the cakes taste a little bad.
- Make it taste bad? - Maybe switch sugar with salt?
Isn't that merely a prank?
Listen, it's important for us to join hands and work together.
Join hands.
It totally feels like we're villains.
- We? - But justice is on our side.
I've worked here so many years.
- I do have my pride. - Well, yes.
Then do it thoroughly.
No need for your bad strategy...
because I have an idea.
As expected from Edagawa-san.
If so, we must get more allies.
Get Hattori to find out the situation of the others.
Yes, Deputy... no, Chief.
- You did that on purpose? - No.
Next Day
(Four Methods of Smiling)
The pay here is surprisingly good, huh?
Only the employee wages are not cut...
It's the traditional rule.
There's no place with better conditions.
My parents are Portuguese... I applied here because of the familiarity.
Somehow, I've continued until now.
Good morning. I'm not loafing.
General Manager, we'll make the cake fair a success!
Otawara-san, get to work!
Thank you for the hard work.
(Job Search Information)
How is it?
It's getting close.
As this hotel uses the concept of Portugal...
it should be something like Pão de Ló.
Eguchi-san, do you have any information?
I don't know.
Then don't read this.
Please prepare the other cakes.
I want to focus on this fantasy-like cake.
What's wrong? Usually, you'll help out...
even when grumbling.
Haru-chan.
- Haru-chan. - Yes?
Eguchi-san is a bit...
Why?
- Well, today... - Why?
I'm frustrated!
There's no need to think of my pride?
Demoted and made to work under a young patissier.
I hope this cake fair will fail!
Eguchi-san
I see.
Just like lions teaching their cubs by dropping them into the valley.
This is how Eguchi-san show his affection for me.
That's amazing, Haru-chan.
Everyone is resisting.
Can business go on properly in this situation?
Come in.
- Can I have a moment? - Go ahead.
Look at this.
The uniform used when this hotel was founded.
I'll let the employees wear this for the cake fair.
Is that so?
Which one will you wear?
That is the problem.
If I dress up properly...
- Then? - I'll throw up.
This is my worry.
It's truly worrisome.
This is bad for a hotelman.
I've tried many times but whenever I put on a tie... ah!
I feel uneasy just by thinking about it.
But you wore a tie for that magazine interview, right?
I endured that for 20 minutes.
After that, I was bedridden for 3 days.
So, how's the cake?
Haru-chan is still trying.
Next Day
Alright!
Do you have some time?
Sorry, another 5 rooms.
It's about the cake.
It's done?
It's done but...
What is this?
I kept testing and ended up with this many.
A total of 30 types!
Maybe one of these is the correct one.
You liked my dessert, so I'd like you to decide.
- Taste all these? - Thank you!
This one?
Are you alright?
How is it? Which one is the fantasy-like cake?
Medicine...
Eh! You can't decide?
Eguchi-san.
I made these cakes but don't know which is the one.
Maybe it's the one used in Portuguese celebrations?
If so, it's the one coated...
- with yolk cream. - You're sharp!
See, you're somehow helping us.
Are you turning into the tsundere type? (initially cold, turns friendlier over time)
Oops, again.
We're almost there, Sana-san.
Medicine... bucket.
Bucket... ah.
Cake Fair - 1st Day
We will hold a 3-day cake fair.
Are we in charge of the hall?
All employees are involved. What're you thinking about?
We were ordered to wear this uniform but...
Deputy...
Deputy Manager...
Why is Ukai-san not wearing this uniform?
No, that's a bit...
I still have some faucets to work on.
Due to some circumstances, Ukai-san can't wear the uniform.
That's not appropriate.
I'm very sorry!
I really can't do it.
So, the one giving order and the one being ordered are different.
It's not like that. Anyway, please do your best.
If this event fails.
Ukai-san and General Manager will bear the responsibility?
Welcome.
We have been expecting you.
Welcome.
Sor... Sorr... Sorry to have kept you waiting.
- Excuse me. - Yes?
What kind of cake is this?
Um, it is a triangle... black.
It is this.
Sorry... 1300 yen please.
Eh? Hold on.
Again! Hold on.
Thank you for waiting.
Eguchi-san is doing it properly.
We're not able to understand.
It's not simply switching sugar with salt.
It's the professional way to make the cakes taste bad.
What kind of professional is that?
We've also threatened Pierre. Looking so frightened, he surely has done something.
He's not here. What's he planning to do?
Ukai-san? He said there are 2 more rooms to complete.
Then energetically went to change the faucets.
Deputy Manager changing faucets... what kind of hotel is this?
Even ordered us to wear this uniform for the event.
It suits you nicely, Deputy... no... Chief.
Annoying! Why are you not wearing it?
Because I work in the office area.
(Kozue) This is your seat.
Kind regards.
(Makita) Regards.
- Who's that? - You don't know?
Makita Koji-san, a well known hotel critic.
I invited him.
I've requested him to write a detailed article about this cake fair.
Why?
That guy and General Manager were happy when they heard this.
But they don't know my real plan.
He is known as 'Makita the hotel crusher'.
He is strict. His article will almost surely make any hotel's valuation drop.
Look carefully. His eyes are sharp like a hawk.
Haru-chan. The cakes are well-received.
Yes.
But, will it be alright?
I don't know if I've re-created the fantasy-like cake.
By the way, the name of the cake is Origem, right?
Yes, it means ORIGIN, in Portuguese.
I see.
(Pierre) Thank you for waiting.
Welcome. How many persons?
(Akane) Only one. Is that a problem?
No, no. No such thing.
This way please.
Please order from this menu.
If you're not sure, there is a showcase over there.
I'll have one Origem please.
Certainly.
The last piece.
What are you doing?
This is the last piece? I'm taking it to my customer.
Please.
Look!
- No! No! - Give it to me.
- No! - Give it to me.
- My customer...! - Go turn down your customer.
No!
I am so sorry.
This is the last piece of Origem.
I'll come again tomorrow.
Thank you for your hard work.
Pierre-san, please don't mind about that.
General Manager! I'm not loafing!
I'll do it properly tomorrow. Really!
- Okay. - Sorry!
Welcome. We have been expecting you. (Cake Fair - Second Day)
Looks like it's going well today too.
(The Taste of Fantasy Revived - Origem)
Thank you for waiting.
- I'll have one piece of Origem, please. - I am sorry.
Origem has been sold out.
Is that so?
Hey... hey. Please wait a moment.
Thank you for waiting. Here is your Origem.
I apologize for yesterday.
Likewise.
It's great you still have it.
Actually, I kept it hidden.
Thank you!
No problem.
Please enjoy.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Sorry.
What happened?
That high school student is crying.
Hey, hey, Pierre.
What did you do?
Makita-san is watching.
Watching seriously!
What happened?
Sorry for the trouble.
I'm leaving.
I should not have come. Sorry.
No.
- (Akane) It's hot! - Sorry.
- Are you okay? - I'm okay. Sorry.
Please clean up here.
Please.
Amazing! Just like watching Pythagora. (PythagoraSwitch - Japanese TV program for children)
This is great content for the article.
Miss!
I am really sorry.
At least let us pay for the cleaning.
No, it's okay.
It was me who caused the trouble. Sorry.
It's not like that.
The cake fair is until tomorrow?
- Right? - Yes.
You still have the chance to try it.
- But. - It's very delicious.
I ate about 30 pieces.
It will bring a smile to your face. Absolutely!
- Right? - Eh?
We will be expecting you tomorrow.
Excuse me.
Please come to the General Manager's room after the event today.
I understand.
I'm finished.
Ukai-san, I don't know what you plan to say to Pierre-san.
If it is to blame him for the mistake, then Ukai-san and I have problems too.
Eh?
Please consider the feelings of the employees.
I wonder whose feelings we need consider?
Done.
Come in.
Ukai-san, wait. Ukai-san, wait.
There's something I want to talk about.
About what?
You're interested?
Why did she cry after looking at the cake?
That customer.
Not talking about me?
This is the best part of being a hotelman.
The best part?
Thinking about how to make a guest who is sad today, smile again tomorrow.
You feel interested too? Pierre-san.
Yes.
Then, think about it together.
If you stand up straight or curled up in a corner, it won't change anything in the end.
If so, find joy in whatever you're earnestly doing now.
I understand what you mean.
Also, you promised the customer she'll absolutely smile tomorrow. How?
I'll start thinking now.
But, there's no guarantee she'll come tomorrow.
It's okay if that's the case.
The only thing we can do is be prepared for the customer's arrival.
That cake was available since about 10 years ago.
As she's a high school student, let's investigate from there.
Fortunately, we only announced the cake fair to our past guests.
This means...
we make use of these.
These 3 match the condition.
Yes. But the information is from early childhood.
We still don't know which one.
Found something?
The first time I look at the name list, I saw the page for Tajima-sama.
And it's written here.
'Daughter Akane-san, birthday celebration in the year of elementary school entrance'
Yes.
I realized I went to the same elementary school.
It provides education until high school.
What does that mean?
She was wearing the uniform of that high school.
You did well!
- So, she is Tajima Akane-san? - Yes.
It should be happy memories of birthday celebration.
Why did she cry?
Maybe she came here some other years too.
- Let's find out. - Okay.
What's this?
- Thank you for your hard work. - Edagawa-san, you're still here.
I was just drinking.
What are you doing?
Investigating today's high school student.
Ah... working hard.
Do you know anything?
I wouldn't know.
I wouldn't tell you even if I know.
Why?
Because I don't like you guys.
That's sad.
And regrettable.
No, take a soccer player for example.
Even in top teams, there will be players that don't get along.
Some may request for transfer due to this.
But, if the disliked person scores, every player is happy.
Isn't it the same for a hotelman?
Even if there is any trouble, we still smile and work together in front of the guests. With one goal in mind...
to make the guests think they've had a wonderful day.
Doesn't matter who is the contributor.
I heard Sana-san's father, the previous General Manager, was such a person.
Sorry.
You...
said the name list is this hotel's asset but...
you missed one more thing.
There's another thing that Sakurai-san always cherished.
You used the previous General Manager as an example.
By the way, Sakurai-san was a baseball player.
This is the one.
Thank you letters from our guests.
My father really cherished these thank you letters from the guests.
Just like you, he treated these like a treasure.
You said everyone will gather here... but only us?
Sorry.
It was late, only some could be contacted.
Did Tajima Akane really send a thank you letter?
No, I don't know.
If she sent one, we would be able to understand her more.
Ah! Only 1 hour left.
Look at this.
'Cleaning was perfect' is written here.
Eh!?
Look at this.
This was during our time. It's about us?
Oh, you're right.
This is funny.
The person at the front desk was scary, but kind.
Ha ha ha.
He smiled!
Hey, what're you doing?
Sorry, we're looking for the thank you letter from Tajima Akane.
What?
There are so many letters...
What a stupid thing to do.
(Tajima Akane)
It's hot.
I'm tired.
Did you hide something just now?
No.
Well, I'm going to do the final check.
Otawara-san!
- Excuse me. - What are you doing?
- Are you betraying me? - I'm not betraying anyone!
- It hurts! It's breaking! Hey!
Sorry! I give up!
I give up!
I see.
It's like this.
This is...
within my area of my expertise.
Cake Fair - 3rd Day
Welcome. Welcome.
Thank you for waiting.
This is your Soleil Chocolat.
Roll cake is 450 yen.
The total is 950 yen.
Thank you very much.
We're closing soon.
Yes.
Looks like she's not coming.
Welcome. Welcome.
Sorry, school finished a bit late.
I came because I know you were waiting.
I'm happy you are here.
- Origem, right? - Yes.
- Please. - Okay.
How about this seat here?
Okay.
Thank you for waiting.
This is you Origem.
Go ahead.
Happy Birthday... Tajima Akane-sama.
I celebrated my birthday here on that day.
Also at this seat.
My parents and me kept saying 'delicious' while eating.
Then half a year after.
They loss their life in an accident.
Where is the General Manager?
I am the General Manager.
I thought Sakurai Gou-san is the General Manager.
Knowing what happened to my parents...
he sent me a letter every year on my birthday.
That was my father.
He passed away 5 months ago.
If you don't mind...
let me send you the letter from now on.
Thank you.
Happy Birthday to you ~
Happy Birthday Dear Akane-sama ~
Happy Birthday to you ~
It was the same.
Happy Birthday and congratulations on your school admission.
It was in your thank you letter.
9 years ago, you celebrated your birthday and elementary school entrance with the hotel staff.
So, we make it the same this time.
It was April, this year, right? You became a high school student.
Just as my father said.
He was so proud of this hotel.
Everyone was treated like a family member.
Being warmly greeted.
Because I'm a high school student now...
I came to meet my family one more time.
I hope to regain my courage after eating this cake.
Thank you very much...
for doing this.
Please come again anytime. We're looking forward to it.
Get ready!
Happy Birthday to you ~
Congratulations on your school admission ~
Happy Birthday to you ~
What's this? Feels like something good is going on.
She's crying...
but absolutely different meaning from yesterday.
How is it with Eguchi?
He got angry when I asked.
It seems he still has the pride of a chef.
The limited cake that uses chocolate cream was popular today too.
Maybe Makita-san will write bad things about the incident yesterday.
About that...
He's still here because Ukai-san told him something interesting will happen.
Tears from the eyes of the hawk?
Why were they searching for a thank you letter?
Happy Birthday to you ~
Ahh... It has ended!
Eguchi-san, thank you for the past 3 days!
Thank you for the hard work. Here!
Thank you letter from the last guest, Tajima-san.
She wrote this on the spot.
Origem tasted totally the same as it was 9 years ago.
That's great.
Of course!
What?
Because I'm a genius!
You are... amazing.
(Origem tasted totally the same as it was 9 years ago.)
Alright.
Father...
I did the right thing?
He's a bit weird but feels trustworthy.
- (Knocking sound) - Come in.
Did you ask to see me?
For you.
This is... contest for working car alarm clock.
All the seals have been pasted!
A token of thanks.
Do you know? The shape is a passenger car but...
it has the sound of 31 types of working cars.
I can have a different alarm sound for every day of the month.
So, you like contests too.
Please wait for a moment.
I have some amazing contests.
No, you've mistaken.
Which one?
This is donkey.
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