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Are the dishes ready to be served? Head Chef?
Yes.
I made pan fried sea bass with sauce beurre blanc using leftover ingredients. How is it?
You served this sea bass to the guests?
No. The taste is not quite interesting enough.
- This sea bass is not good. - But...
this was recommended by the fishmonger.
Recommended!? You're a Head Chef!
I'm still learning. It's not possible to absorb everything so fast.
Are there any Head Chefs who can't judge the ingredients!?
There's one here.
I'm not joking.
Eguchi-san.
Thank you for you hard work!
The cake fair was well-received... (Rave reviews for Grande Inversao's cake fair)
maybe some of the guests will return?
This hotel is heading in the right direction.
Did you hear a woman laughing like an old man?
What...!? This contradictory ghost.
You described it perfectly.
- What to do now? - About what?
That woman and Ukai... we can't let them off.
Of course.
When I'm awake, most of the time I think about how to kick him out.
If that's the case...
joining hands with him...
would be a good move.
Is there anything you want to talk about?
- And in such a place. - So that others...
can't hear us... especially the one staying in the kitchenette.
Sorry to bring this up again, but we still can't accept the demotion.
- Eguchi-san too? - Yes.
I think Haru is not ready to be Head Chef yet.
I agree she has the aptitude but...
her knowledge is still lacking.
Can you let us return?
To our original positions.
But, I'll have to discuss with Ukai-san first.
Sana-san, you are the General Manager, right?
- Yes. - Then...
you can decide without needing to consult him.
What do you think?
I understand your feeling.
But this is...
not possible.
Why do you follow everything he says?
- It's not like that. - It's like that!
If we can't get back our positions... we're prepared to quit.
- Hold on please! - I'm telling you...
before coming here, we've already planned...
- to fight Ukai-san. - That's scary.
Ukai... Deputy Manager.
I wanted to eat this so I secretly kept it in the refrigerator last night.
I really like mango.
Have you been...?
No, this is the first time I'm using the kitchen.
I went to the nearby Takahashi Farm...
and got this... want to try?
This is not the time for eating.
They're talking about something important now.
Something important?
About personnel... we'd like to be reinstated to our original positions.
If it's not possible, we'll resign.
Both of you really want to be reinstated?
Of course.
Ukai-san?
I see. Let me think about it.
Wait. What do you mean?
However, there's one condition.
I have something for both of you to do.
Sorry, I'm late.
(Abe) So many meetings recently, eh?
Sorry. Ukai Deputy Manager has something to say.
Cake fair again?
Sorry to interrupt your work.
Ukai Deputy Manager, everyone is here.
Sorry, I'm the only one living so near.
It hurts!
Tokisada-san and Eguchi-san will produce plans to bring in new guests.
(Pierre) Eh?
Well, Tokida-san, please announce your plan.
Regarding my plan.
Inversao is well-established, with attractive building...
we can give our guests the ultimate celebrity experience.
Good!
Let the guest stay in a suite...
and provide them with the highest-level hospitality.
I see.
Well, Eguchi-san.
I'll let the guest...
experience the best French cuisine.
The cost will be high though.
Takahashi Farm nearby is cooperating with us...
the guest can pick their own ingredients there...
and we prepare the food with that.
I see! This is marvelous too.
No, hold on.
Why are they making plans suddenly?
- That is... - This is a competition.
This is Ear of the Donkey. I won it.
You can relieve stress if you talk to it.
I'll leave it in this room.
Ukai-san?
Here.
Some of you may already know, I'm a contest mania.
Contests are amazing!
You feel excited the moment the contest postcard is sent.
You wonder if you can win. There may not be another chance. It's a one-time opportunity!
For them, this is a contest for the right to be reinstated to their previous positions.
- Huh? - So...
like the actual Deputy Manager and Head Chef... they'll think of plans to get new guests.
The winner will be reinstated to the previous position.
He's up to something again.
If Tokisada-san wins, Ukai-san will quit as Deputy Manager?
Ukai Deputy Manager, you must absolutely keep your promise.
Of course.
If you win you can be the Head Chef again?
- You! - Of course.
How to decide the winner?
We see whether the guest is pleased.
- That's too vague. - Yes.
Therefore, I think the General Manager should make the final decision.
Because you're the General Manager of this hotel.
- But... - (Kozue) Don't try to protect that man...
you must judge fairly.
- May I? - Anything?
That...
Positions don't matter to me, but...
I have a plan to suggest too.
Please go ahead.
I've been thinking about teaching the guests bed-making.
That's great! Let's do that too.
- Is it okay? - Of course.
Accepted!
- You're really doing that? - Yes, yes, yes!
Is it right to do it this way?
Why? With this, we can bring in new guests.
The demotion of Tokisada-san and Eguchi-san...
I thought you had some great reasons for that.
But then, it became a tool for this competition.
Do you know there is one more exciting thing about contests?
Before the results come out, you can imagine various things.
If I win... how to use it? where to put it? whom to show it to?
These moments are like wonderful prizes, whatever the result may be.
Saying incomprehensible things again!
Just like Edagawa-san asked...
don't worry about me, make your judgment fairly.
But it's difficult for me to decide.
As I said before, I'll obey your decisions.
Just when I thought we're moving in a good direction.
We ARE moving in a good direction!
Even Chokichi-san came up with an idea.
Listen. Don't help Eguchi.
Okay.
But I can't just disregard this completely.
I will absolutely not cause you any trouble.
If I get my post back, the irregular money flow won't be exposed.
I won't do anything to harm you.
- What's wrong? - Nothing.
As usual, you laugh like a villain.
This is exciting. It's the only thing I agree with Ukai.
Hattori, report everything about Eguchi to me .
- Understood. - Eh? You changed your answer?
Understood.
He changed. That's not good.
- How about saying it sooner? - About what?
Just say, "Haru-chan, please lend me a hand!"
I've never spoken in such a way.
You should just do the cooking, as usual.
I'll do my work by myself.
No... no... please let me help you!
You have to create the finest full course...
- for their plan. - Of course.
But I'll also help you with your plan.
I'll think of some simple desserts.
Look, if I win...
it's bad... I can't be the Head Chef anymore, right?
But, let's do it! Alright, done!
I'll go serve lunch A.
What's wrong with her?
Finally, we're going to carry out the plans today.
Thanks to all of you, there are bookings for the plans.
For Tokisada-san's plan, we have Tomita-sama staying in Por do sol Suite.
He runs a company called Tomita Motors...
and it is his first time here.
I've already gathered various information about Tomita-sama.
He's here for an important business negotiation
He likes alcohol. Edagawa-san, please arrange that. I've also found out his favorite type of alcohol.
Yes.
Omura-san has booked Eguchi-san's plan.
It's for 2 persons, father and son.
They will be in Room 308.
He's here to spend a memorable time with his son.
Yes.
But, even before starting...
the result has already come out.
Even with just the suite, there's a big difference in price.
No, the important thing is whether the guest is happy.
I don't feel like I will lose, though.
- Eguchi-san won't lose! - Why are you talking here?
Well, Eguchi-san is not good at talking.
But, he will absolutely not lose, right?
- Eguchi-san! - Ok, got it.
Although it's a competition, the hotel can't run without cooperation.
Everyone, please do not forget that.
We know that. Can we go now?
We have many preparations to do.
(Abe) Hold on please. What about my guest?
Oh, sorry.
Osanai Yuko-sama... hopes to work in a hotel in the future...
wants to see professional bed-making.
Thank you! I'll do my best to show the guest.
There are only these 3 groups of guests today.
Well, everyone, let's do our best!
(Abe) Thank you.
Okay, what do I do first?
(Omura Keizo) Um... that...
What's that... plan... cooking?
You are Omura-sama?
We have been expecting you.
We have prepared Room 308 for you, it's on the 3rd floor.
The person in charge of the plan will visit you later.
(Otawara) Please fill this out.
It's okay. He's not angry.
Eguchi-san! Eguchi-san!
We can pick fatsia sprouts from Takahashi Farm too.
An amateur won't feel the satisfaction preparing spring vegetables.
Then, I'll take out the newly arrived tiger prawns too.
I chose these tiger prawns carefully.
Good stuff.
Looks like Omura-sama has arrived.
Well, I'll go welcome them.
(Haru) Okay.
- So enthusiastic. - Yes!
Why are you dressed like that?
To thank Takahashi Farm, I'm going to help them harvest.
Also to thank them for the mangoes.
- Mango? - Sorry...
I borrowed the refrigerator again.
This is a mango drink.
It's very nutritional. You'll feel good after drinking this.
Perfect companion for activities.
Ukai-san. You always dress weirdly.
Ah... I can't dress up properly.
I understand! I wasn't able to wear uniform!
Buttons are troublesome... different combinations for different seasons... So, this now!
Just a hat on top, and the apron. Like this the whole year!
My reason is completely different.
What? This look reminds me of a vagabond.
"I don't care about rules"...
type of feeling. But I was wrong.
Sorry, when I'm excited I talk too casually.
Ukai-san, after we finished the preparations...
we'll head over to Takahashi Farm.
Okay... I'll go there first.
Yes!
Tomita-sama informed that he'll arrive soon.
I'm counting on you.
Smile!
Are you fooling around?
You've ganged up with Eguchi?
General Manager, Tomita-sama is here.
Okay.
Well then, let's go pick the vegetables.
Okay, I'll be waiting here...
please take care of my son.
You're not going? Please come along.
Actually, I have a few phone calls to make.
I'll wait here.
Is that so?
(Haru) Well, we're going now. Let's go, Yuji-kun.
(Omura) Thank you!
Tomita-sama, this way please.
Please take care.
First, this piece of cloth at the bottom of the bed.
Do you know what this is for?
(Yuko) I don't know.
Ah, because it's fashionable?
This is a foot throw.
Naomi-san, please explain.
Hotels originated from Western culture.
This thing is to prevent the bed from being dirtied by the shoes.
- I see. - Next is the duvet cover.
Currently, hotels mainly use bed cover and blanket style known as duvet style.
Do you know why?
I don't know.
The feelings of cleanliness and luxury are important for a hotel.
Please look.
This soft feeling.
You can see it's different from the common daily stuff.
It's because of this.
I understand.
- Come, try it. - Let's do it.
- Yes. - (Naomi) Thank you.
Am I necessary here?
Tokida-san doesn't look like he'll cooperate.
Although, he did work hard to make the plan successful.
A competition to decide job posts is not right!
Ukai the idiot! Tokisada the idiot!!
Ahh... I feel better.
General Manager, Tomita-sama will be going out. Tokisada-san will see him off.
I didn't see anything.
He wouldn't say that if he didn't see anything.
Yes, this is Omura. I am very sorry.
We'll prepare the champagne you requested in your room when you return.
Are there any other requests?
No, it's fine.
Negotiation is successful if the other party...
buys this actual car, right?
I always give the customers model cars like this.
A great way to promote your cars.
(Pierre) You picked a lot. (Yuji) That's right.
- That's great. - What's that?
Sorry. Such unseemly things in your view.
There's a farm that cooperates with us...
he just came back from there.
Tomita-sama, please take care.
Thanks for taking the trouble.
Wow, you picked a lot.
You have to show this to your father.
Yes, surely, by tomorrow.
(Tomita) Sorry! Are you okay?
- The car! - Are you okay?
Are you hurt?
This... this.
You shouldn't run!
(Tomita) Never mind, it's okay.
Sorry. It's caused by what I said.
I am sorry.
You can have this. It's a bit broken, though.
Excuse me.
Sorry! I am his father.
- No, it's my fault. - I am sorry.
It's my fault. Sorry.
I am very sorry.
- Well then, I'm going. - You can't attend to your business with a dirty suit.
No problem, I can get this cleaned.
Please be careful!
- I am sorry. - Let me carry this.
Pierre!
Wait!
(Haru) Next, the chef will teach you how to cook.
Sorry for the trouble.
Please return to your room first...
and come to the restaurant afterwards.
Do you know the place?
Yes, no problem.
- You know right? - Huh?
Huh? You're not doing the cooking?
I still have some work to attend to.
I'm fine as long as he can do something memorable.
Thank you.
French dish that can be prepared by one kid?
Eguchi-san!
Tokisada-san is terrible.
The incident just now?
I'm not allowed to prepare dinner for Tomita-san.
- What? - He'll get a chef from outside.
Why?
He said I'm an enemy and can't be trusted.
Enemy? He really said that?
Yes.
That's right.
That's good.
That's right.
With this, the guest can sleep comfortably.
Yes.
Can I do it one more time?
Let's do it.
I'll try doing it faster this time.
I'll bring Tomita-sama here after his dinner.
Please make this type of cocktail.
Okay.
- I'll have to use this sakura liqueur? - Yes.
This is not easy to get.
It's better to get a pretty girl...
- to give him a surprise? - I can't...
get that type of girl within a few hours.
How about that women's university? Go find one.
- (Tanzawa) No. - Tokisada-san.
What's the matter?
I heard from Haru you're getting a chef from outside?
What?
You said you can't trust her because she's the enemy?
Well, we are rivals.
I'll be in trouble if she cooks badly purposely.
She'll never do such an irresponsible thing!
Don't scare me. I was kidding.
Tomita-san said he prefers Japanese cuisine.
We don't have that here. So I got from outside.
You're complaining just because of this?
Also, why were you concerned about his suit getting dirtied?
- A child fell down! - He has an important meeting with a customer.
- Even the model car was broken. - You still shouldn't...
Then you should've managed the situation.
- Manage? - That kid is your guest.
- A guest of this hotel! - This is a long-established hotel...
- and that... so dirty. - What do you mean?
- What do you mean dirty? - He ran with all that mud...
into the lobby in front of Tomita-sama!
Always about Tomita-sama! It's Omura-sama over here!
Please calm down!
- What? - You!
When you wanted to talk to the General Manager...
you asked me to join for the sake of this hotel, right?
That's right, but it's a competition now.
The result is confirmed but do you know the price to book this plan?
- That poor father and son! - Hey, this is too much!!
(Tanzawa) Wait... wait...wait.
Let go!
- Think about our age difference. - (Eguchi) Your breathe stinks!
Edgawa-san, please call someone.
It's dangerous! It's dangerous!
You really want to fight!?
(Eguchi) You only think about yourself?
Shut up!
Ahh! Cocktail!
- What are you doing! - Cocktail!
Someone's fighting!!
- Someone's fighting!! - The cocktail!
- Glasses! My glasses! - Please stop!
My glasses!
Amazing!
10 minutes! Even I will need 7 minutes.
A professional needs 7 minutes?
Well, I've been doing it for a long time.
Can I try one more time?
- Again? - No?
Well, okay.
He came here looking for trouble.
You said the father and son were dirty, didn't you?
Stop harping on that. I was just going with the flow.
Please stop that!
The guests must be treated the same, regardless of the plan.
I understand that!
No you don't.
Why are you lecturing?
You guys made them compete for the job positions.
Anyone would imagine they'd end up fighting.
I think Edagawa-san is right.
Using the evaluation from guests as a competition is the wrong method.
Ukai-san, are you listening?
I went to just help out...
yet, they gave me all these...
I feel sorry instead.
Please listen seriously!
Sorry.
I didn't imagine this would happen.
She said anyone would've imagined it?
I am sorry.
I didn't expect them to end up fighting.
I'll reflect on that.
Then, should we stop this competition?
No, there's no need for that.
Sorry for not explaining it clearly, but I think...
it's not necessary to use the evaluation from guests to decide.
- What do you mean? - I've already told you.
The General Manager should decide.
But this is too sudden.
Ahh, why didn't I stop this earlier?
Just when I thought we're moving in a good direction!
Good direction?
You've said this before too...
this good direction is which direction?
You're the General Manager, just like the captain of a ship.
The place you want to go is the place we are going.
Where is that?
Therefore, I think you should decide on the winner.
I've said this before...
the most important thing is whether the guest is pleased....
not the evaluation of the guest.
It's important to imagine fun things.
Alright.
- 7 minutes... you're a professional now. - Yes.
Thank you very much.
A professional should always maintain the quality.
Yes.
Then, can you let me do it 3 times in a row?
Eh? You've done enough.
7 minutes! That's already the same as my time.
Can we start? Please take the time.
Ready... start!
(Eguchi) Right right right.
Good skills.
You do this all the time?
Sometimes.
That's great.
My mother has left us.
My father is busy, so, I want to be good at cooking.
Then, you want to be a chef in the future?
- No. - No?
Yuji-kun, you should answer you want to be a chef.
I'll not be a chef.
There's something you like?
Um... cars.
I see.
Welcome back... Tomita-sama.
- I failed. - Oh, really.
It's because of the model car?
No, no. Not because of that.
Okay.
Well, we've prepared some special Japanese dishes...
- let's get your spirit back! - Thank you.
Welcome to the restaurant!
Be careful of the step.
Hello.
- Tomita-sama, this way please. - Okay.
Please have a seat.
Here's the special dinner prepared for Tomita-sama.
Seems inappropriate for this luxury after my negotiation failed.
No, no such thing.
It's done.
- Is it alright? - No problem.
I should've considered more when choosing the ingredients.
Sorry for not using your ideas.
It's okay. More importantly...
already completed what you want to make?
Yes.
Let's bring it to you father.
- Excuse me. - Yes.
Please have these. We didn't need them.
It's ready?
Spring wild vegetables platter.
Please have it with mushroom sauce.
Dessert is pudding made from fresh spring fruits.
Didn't we agree on French?
Tell him.
What's wrong?
Dad, thank you for everything.
They're made from spring vegetables and fruits... good for relieving tiredness.
Yuji-kun wanted to choose, pick and cook by himself.
Why?
I think you're tired from working too hard.
With this delicious food, you can get back your energy.
That's why I requested to do this.
I feel lonely because you're too busy...
but I understand you work hard for me...
I don't want you to feel dispirited.
I heard from Yuji-kun that you're running a toy store.
He even told me proudly how his house...
is decorated with toy cars.
Because you always say that...
the smile of the customer when buying a toy...
makes you happy.
That's why I hope to make you smile too.
Yuji.
I think Yuji-kun has the talent for cooking but...
he's determined to take over the toy store in the future.
Well, it's a waste.
Delicious!
No! Ukai-san!
I'm using the refrigerator too often?
No, that's not something I can say much about.
Please don't appear looking like this in front of the guests.
This is delicious too.
- Excuse me. - Yes.
That is?
That kid tried his hand at cooking.
- Looks delicious. - I'm not so sure.
It was cooked by a kid, after all.
- I'll grate some wasabi. - Okay.
What's the matter?
Tomita-sama, this is charred soy sauce.
Please have this.
What? Kid, don't do this.
Sorry I bumped into you just now.
No problem.
I can have this?
As a thanks for the car...
and you look dispirited.
Thank you. I gladly accept.
Is it safe? Did you clean it properly?
This is delicious!
I didn't thank you properly...
it was rude of me.
Thank you for the toy car.
No, on the contrary, I received this wonderful return gift.
These are fatsia sprouts and fuki buds?
Your food can really lift the spirits.
By the way, you seem to know this well.
- You looked it up? - No.
He taught me at the farm.
Well, dad, let's eat.
Thanks, you made a lot for me.
- Well, excuse me. - (Tomita) Thank you.
Sorry, they saw me.
Ukai-san, you met Yuji-kun?
Yes, a brief moment, while helping at Takahashi Farm.
Kids are great, huh?
Somehow, I feel spirited now.
I'm glad I chose to stay in this hotel.
I'm truly honored.
Picking wild vegetables was fun.
Yuji-kun found a fuki bud this big...
he was extremely excited.
- (Yuko) Thank you very much. - Have a nice day.
All the guests went home with a smile.
(Abe) I'm tired.
She talked about bed-making until 10 at night.
That Osanai-san is amazing.
After she checked out, I went to clean her room...
but she already made the bed...
- it was so nicely done. (Abe) Really?
So, General Manager...
How is it? The result of the competition.
It would be troublesome if you're unfair.
Please announce and give the reasons in front of everyone.
Okay.
I have thought about it.
I have decided that the winner is...
- Eguchi-san. - Yes!!!
Wait! What's the reason?
Omura-sama was very pleased.
- If that's the case, Tomita-sama was too. - Yes.
But, when Tomita-sama was about to leave...
he kept talking about Yuji-kun's cooking.
- That is based on hindsight! - Maybe it is.
But after Ukai-san arrived here, I realized this.
In order to make the guests happy...
there's one essential thing.
That is "consideration".
What?
I've always wished...
for this hotel to be a dream place.
What kind of hotel is that?
Through the events this time, I thought of this.
I want this to be a place...
where the guests have fond memories.
Omura-sama and Tomita-sama have said that...
they will come again.
It's because Eguchi-san considered Yuji-kun's wishes...
and also his father's feelings...
then, even though Yuji-kun was a guest...
he considered Tomita-sama's situation.
Fond memories can't be created at will.
They are created unknowingly.
So, if we force our thinking on the guests...
they will not be truly happy.
Therefore, consideration is needed.
What does the guest like?
What does the guest think of us?
What is expected from us?
Of course, there are many types of guests.
But we must act after careful consideration.
If a guest is pleased because of your consideration...
nothing will make you happier than that.
So, I'll pick Eguchi-san because he...
considered the feelings of the guest.
Osanai-sama also went home with big smile on her face.
Thank you, Chokichi-san.
Well... that.
What about Eguchi-san?
Yes, as promised.
You did it, Eguchi-san.
Please be the Head Chef again.
I still have a lot to learn.
I have better aptitude, so I think...
I'll be the Head Chef again soon.
No.
I'm not going to be the Head Chef.
The current arrangement is okay.
Wait... Eguchi-san!
She embarrassed me in front of everyone...
I'm too ashamed to face the others now.
Just let me grumble a bit.
Even Tanzawa is cold towards me lately.
The General Manager talked so much, but...
surely was just protecting Ukai.
I don't think so.
What?
Hey, totem pole.
You're my enemy too?
Enemy pole?
Ally pole?
Enemy? Ally?
Can talk for while?
Sure.
I was...
in a similar situation as Yuji.
There was only my father and me.
One time, he came home after making a mistake at work...
but still said the dish I made was delicious...
and ate it while crying.
I only want to cook.
I want my cooking to be praised.
That's all.
This won't change even you are the Head Chef, right?
But...
I've forgotten about that feeling.
The previous Head Chef was made to resign...
then I automatically took over the position.
Well...
it was a good lesson.
That's the reason you demoted me, right?
Hm... who knows?
You're rather scary.
I don't know how or what you're thinking, but...
you recognized Haru's talent easily.
I just feel excited when I meet amazing people.
I felt excited again today.
The General Manager?
In today's world, "matter of course" things are harder to say.
It feels strange to hear you say things about the world.
She said "matter of course" things in a "matter of course" way.
I think that is the most difficult thing.
Well, yes.
That person...
might be a monster.
No way.
You're too near.
It's alright... sometimes.
Is it okay like this?
Tokisada-san is surely angry now.
But it can't be helped. This is fine!
This is fine!
It's becoming a habit.
Yes!
Excuse me.
- I have something to say. - Okay.
Please let me resign.
Huh?
Yup.
This hotel will be crushed soon.
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