Please let me resign.
This hotel will be crushed soon.
Put a deck here...
and turn it into a terrace seat.
That's great. It'll feel good sitting here...
for the coming season.
So, I need the fund and...
and this... rearing shed...
the expenses for removing this.
Okay. I'm fine with this.
Really? Yes!!!
This thing is useless anyway.
If there's nothing else, I'll get going.
Ahh! You scared me!
Ukai-san, we have a problem.
What happened?
Tanzawa-san just reported to me.
It seems a business hotel called Choko Hotel will be built nearby.
Choko Hotel.
After hearing about our management issues...
they decided to open nearby.
Well, looking at it from their side...
it's a good business opportunity.
That's true but...
I'm not here to listen to your casual comment...
this is a big problem for Inversao...
I'm here to discuss it with you.
I understand.
Let's have a meeting, together with Tanzawa-san who received this information.
This...
I heard you're resigning. What's that about?
I've been invited to go over to Choko Hotel.
But... you can't resign. You know that, don't you?
Why?
If this hotel is not sold through us...
that thing will be exposed.
That a part of the debt amount was embezzled?
- Don't say it out! - Was I wrong?
Not wrong but...
if I was the Deputy Manager and you were in charge of accounting...
we could keep it hidden. But I've been demoted...
and if you go away... we are finished!
No, only Tokisada-san and Yokoyama-san from NNF Bank will be in trouble.
- What? - Because...
The previous General Manager embezzled the loan from NNF Bank and disappeared.
Then, receiving the kickback was you, and...
the bank's person in charge, Yokoyama-san.
Only the 2 of you.
- What about you? - Not even one cent.
But you helped to cover it up.
We even worked together like 2 villains.
Like villains? I was only...
amused by your sly look...
- and found it interesting. - I don't understand!
Don't worry. I won't disclose it.
For the rest, please discuss with Yokoyama-san.
Wait! Tanzawa!
Naomi Naomi.
I heard Tanzawa-san is resigning.
Seems like a new hotel is hiring him.
He has worked here for so long...
why does he want to leave suddenly?
Is that so?
That's why nobody is in the lobby!
Otawara-san! We have a problem!
A business hotel is going to be built nearby.
On top of that, Tanzawa-san will join them!
Why is your face scarier than usual?
The other day Tokisada-san said your smile was scary, while grumbling for 4 hours...
You still feel bad about that?
As Tanzawa-san is experienced, it seems...
he will be in charge of training their new staff.
When will he leave?
- One week later. - That's too early.
Honestly, I can't believe this...
Tanzawa-san will be gone.
He was already here working with my father in my school days.
I thought he would keep on working here.
I see.
What should I do?
(Kozue) I didn't expect you to do this.
When you know the ship is sinking...
you can't just sit still.
The old you would've looked for a good solution though.
Why are you staying, Edagawa-san?
Only this place has my memories.
Because of Gou-san?
Even if it is sinking...
I want to be there until the end.
I see.
Alright!
Have you thought of something?
Let's hold an interview.
What?
It seems everyone has already heard...
About the betrayal by this person?
No, this is not betrayal.
Can you stop gathering us here every time...
- there's a personnel change? - No, I have something to say.
Excuse me!
I don't want this to become a rumor...
so, this is a suitable time for me to say...
actually, I'm going over to Choko Hotel with Tanzawa-san.
What?
What's all this about?
We think this is a good opportunity...
for us to become trainers at Choko Hotel.
Why didn't you discuss it with me?
What do you mean "we"?
Eh? Otawara-san?
Because Tokisada-san complained about you?
What? Because of me?
Ahh, this is tough.
What? Why is this happening suddenly?
When we finally have people coming to the restaurant!
Didn't you agree to the extension of the terrace seats?
I agreed easily because it has nothing to with me anymore.
How can he be so calm?
This means we have to hire 3 new employees.
Your timing!
What do you mean?
We're here to discuss the job interview that we will conduct.
That means you're not going to prevent them from leaving?
No, no, no... of course a farewell party will be held.
Since they're departing.
Eguchi-san, can you prepare the hors d'oeuvres?
You're not worrying about this?
General Manager! This is...?
I have decided this with Ukai-san.
Because, Tanzawa-san will leave in a week, right?
In the meantime, new members have to learn as much as possible.
You two are heartless.
There are long-time workers, but still, this is a high turnover industry, and I respect their feelings.
Tokisada-san and Edagawa-san will be the chief interviewers this time.
And then...
I've thought of asking Tanzawa-san...
but it looks like Naomi-san and Otawara-san...
should join in as interviewers too.
Why us?
Because we're hiring people to replace you...
we need your expertise during the interview.
That's it. Please help in finding the new members.
No wonder the stingy Tanzawa easily agreed to provide the fund.
However, this is a bad situation for Inversao.
What to do? Are there other things...
that we can help?
I see.
Maybe this is fate.
What do you mean?
Even though the General Manager said it coldly...
it's just because she can't find an excuse to make them stay.
The pay seems better over there too.
What's this?
I found it near the pond yesterday. By chance!
This was known in Inversao as the "lucky ingredient".
Lucky ingredient.
It moved!
Don't touch!
Maybe the luck will disappear if you touch it!
Eh? What is this?
This thing appearing at this time is...
because of divine guidance.
- Divine guidance... divine guidance! - Where?
(Notice of Farewell Party)
It just doesn't feel right this time.
I can't keep listening to Ukai-san.
I don't want them to leave.
Must think of a way to make them stay!
Come in.
Excuse me.
Here is the data of the financial condition of this hotel.
You'll understand the whole thing after reading this.
You're handling this much work by yourself.
I'll have to go make preparations for the recruitment drive.
Tanzawa-san, is there anything you are dissatisfied about?
I don't have any dissatisfaction. It's just for protecting myself.
Well then.
Tanzawa-san.
Can you please reconsider?
Why didn't you tell me?
- Why are you leaving? - No particular reason.
You should've discussed with me. We've been partners for 15 years.
Because there was no one else. Our relation is just this.
Okay.
Choose a good replacement then.
Someone like you.
Excuse me.
Huh? You are?
Do you remember us?
Of course, Kaibara-san and Yamai-san.
I hired both of you.
Yes, we are contract staff here.
If you don't mind, we have a request.
I see.
I understand.
When things have settled down, I'll make arrangements to...
- bring you both over. - Really?
- Thank you very much. - Thank you very much.
You're dependable.
This is better actually.
They will be happy with more experienced employees.
Why do I have to be in charge of the interview?
So troublesome.
I'm thinking...
- does everyone hate me? - You should have known.
It's true then?
Maybe Tanzawa is leaving because he despises me. This is shocking.
I don't think he is leaving because of this.
Well, being hated is the duty of people at the top.
Yes, that's it.
Just hire the ones that like me.
This is the solution, Kozue-chan!
I don't dislike this straightforward thinking.
(Yokoyama) Excuse me.
What is it you want to talk about?
Who's that?
Yokoyama-san from NNF Bank. He's in charge of our financing.
So, why...
- is he meeting you? - A little discussion.
Tanzawa is leaving, so, we have to discuss various things.
Let's go. There's a nice room over there.
It's a guest room.
Looks fishy.
What should I wear for the interview?
It's exciting to meet new people! (Grande Inversao Recruitment Interview)
Edagawa-san, you have a different aura today.
I became like this after turning 3 and a half rounds.
Everyone, the people we are meeting...
may be future teammates or future guests.
Let's do this with a smile!
Right? Otawara-san.
It's great to meet people who aspire to be a hotelman.
This will make us remember our original aspirations too.
Let's start.
Yes!
Thank you very much.
Everyone, how was it?
Why did that person keep quiet when asked for a self introduction?
Someone even clicked their tongue when I was talking!
- Number 9! - We were...
nervous when we were beginners too.
That was not caused by nervousness!
You were tortured like this every time you interview applicants?
It's part of our job.
We should be thankful they are willing to join...
- this low-reputation hotel. - Sorry.
Since they're already here, let's look for their strong points.
- There is none. - Number 8.
The smile was lovely.
What?
Only because she was a bit cute, right?
You...
don't say things casually just because you're leaving.
Edagawara-san, you were wearing a wig?
Didn't you notice? Her hairstyle changed frequently.
Next, is the last one?
What's this!?
Isn't this photo just a seal. Is this a joke?
What? This last one.
- He's old... old. - Edagawa-san.
That last one... I invited him.
Can I go home?
Lately, you always read boat racing news on your break.
I'm collecting information to create a winning strategy.
This is for the sake of this hotel.
In a sense, this is work too.
They are interviewing participants now.
I wonder what kind of persons they will hire.
I'm Sonoda Reimi.
My mother wanted me to work and made me come here for the interview...
I think I can handle the cleaning job.
Cleaning is not an easy job.
Just cleaning in the day and loafing around at night, right?
I am Tsutsuga Takeshi.
I am a carpenter now. Is it okay?
If you have the will...
it doesn't matter what you're doing now.
I will do my best to achieve my dream.
What is your dream?
To become a manga artist.
Manga artist?
I don't really understand.
From carpenter to manga artist...
there should be a connection, right?
How is it connected to a hotel?
I want to draw action manga.
I am Osanai Yukio. Nice to meet you.
It's also written in the resume...
I've worked many years in a land development company...
and built shopping malls in various places.
That's amazing.
I am applying here because...
the chance of working with the famous Ukai-san...
should not be passed up.
Thank you!
Why does a developer want to work in a hotel?
My current job has its pains too.
Can you explain?
For example, when preparing to build a shopping mall...
it will be advertised as being convenient for the neighborhood.
But in reality...
it will cause the shopping streets to deteriorate.
That's inevitable.
All these years, I just pretended not to notice this problem.
Then I suddenly thought of this.
Finally, I want a job where I can serve people.
So similar.
Osanai-san.
Gou-san...
- Sana-san's father? - Yes.
I think so too.
Is that so?
Hm, similar aura.
Really? The face is totally different.
Not the face. It's the character.
Anyway, I think he is capable.
Everyone, if you don't mind...
sorry that he is somehow connected to me, but...
let him have a trial period.
I think that's good.
From his history, he seems good with numbers too.
Got it. I'll contact him immediately.
He has to join us early. There are many things he needs to look at.
Come in.
Osanai-san is able to start tomorrow.
Is that so?
He's really similar to your father?
Everyone said so.
It's the way he speaks, and his aura.
This is a fated meeting.
- Ukai-san - Yes?
Even though we held interviews...
I still want Tanzawa-san to stay.
Not just Tanzawa-san, but...
everyone who was here when I became the General Manager...
I want them to stay.
Of course, we can still hire Osanai-san.
I may be naive but...
the salary can be covered by improving our profit. Therefore...
This...
Why?
Tanzawa-san has looked after me...
from now on too...
If it's due to emotions, I'm against it.
Emotion?
Tanzawa-san made the decision to resign by himself.
If you stop him from leaving, cracks will appear again soon.
Things like this will happen again in the future.
If they've decided to leave, send them off with affection...
that's also the General Manager's duty.
However...
if you're determined to make them stay, I'm not against it.
This is the General Manager's duty too.
"Do what you want to do."
I told you this before, didn't I?
Yes, you did.
Whatever the outcome...
it's my duty to deal with it.
I'll still proceed with the preparations for the party.
I understand.
How was the interview?
Seems no problem with Tanzawa-san's successor.
No one yet for the Cleaning Department.
I see.
Look...
- I've heard enough of complaints. - No...
Thanks for everything.
It's too early for that.
Don't stop working.
You can't be like this at the new place.
Good bye.
If we can reduce the cost here...
I think our price can be reduced too.
I'll hand over these documents to the General Manager.
Thank you.
Amazing! You're really good at everything.
- No. - You're here just a few days...
already looking into the core of our administration.
No, no, because of your complete knowledge...
I can proceed without much problems.
You're right!
Tanzawa's resignation is not a problem anymore.
I'm not talking bad about you.
Really...
I'm relieved by Osanai-san's excellence.
It's done!
I've finished pasting this... for the party today.
- Osanai-san. - Yes.
Your tasks have been in the office until now...
but, can you check the hotel area too?
Okay, I'll do that.
Well, I'll show you the way.
Edagawa-san and Tokida-san...
there's a discussion for the next interview. Please stay.
Tanzawa-san, please take over.
Me?
Yes. Thank you.
Hey, today is Tanzawa-san's last day here.
You're reading that boat racing news the whole day.
You haven't done anything at all.
That's wrong.
I've done all the preparations for today.
I have this treasure.
The "lucky ingredient" that appeared when this hotel is in trouble.
This whole week, I'm bathed in luck coming from this.
Now my luck is at maximum level.
Lane 1 is a veteran racer and previous winner.
His propeller is in top condition too.
In addition, we have the assistance of this...
all the rivals will be crushed.
Perfect! The perfect scenario.
I don't understand what you said.
If we want to make them stay...
what's our biggest obstacle?
Too slow!
It's money! Money!
I'll donate my winnings from this race to the hotel.
Is winning just one race enough money for the hotel?
- I put in a 1 million yen bet. - 1 million yen!?
Since Ukai-san arrived, they started to change...
Tanzawa too, Otawara-san too...
Naomi-san too. No, it's everyone... everyone.
It's a real waste if they leave this place.
There's the answer!
It's coming! It's coming.
I'll absolutely win!
But, Eguchi-san.
Be quiet!
It's starting.
That's all. Do you have any questions?
No. Thank you for your detailed explanation.
But, this old building is really nice!
Am I really that similar?
I've been told a few times these few days...
that I'm similar to Sakurai Gou-san, the former General Manager.
Yes.
The way you speak... it's alike.
Is that so?
"I want a job where I can serve people."
You said that during the interview.
Hearing that reminded me of my original aspirations.
My work is mostly in the office.
It feels like serving the General Manager instead.
Let's have a seat.
You actually wish to remain here, right?
Actually, I saw it yesterday.
What did you see?
I saw you walking in this garden, and looking at the hotel.
It may be rude for me to say this...
I felt the affection you have for this hotel.
No, it wasn't like that.
- I was looking for something. - Looking for what?
A softshell turtle.
- Softshell turtle? - Yes.
When I started working here...
I was still a student.
My first task was...
taking care of softshell turtles.
They were needed for a French dish...
so, the former General Manager asked me to feed them.
Then, the softshell turtles that I took care of...
became the hotel's recommended dish.
Later, they were given a name...
"lucky ingredient".
But, after some time...
the menu changed, and softshell turtles were not used anymore.
In the end, there was only one left.
I've grown attached to it.
I even named it and took care of it.
But, somehow...
it didn't end up in the kitchen.
It was the General Manager who stopped that.
He said the "lucky ingredient" must not be used up.
Then he said to me...
"Thank you for everything."
From then, I continued...
to take care of that softshell turtle...
but it disappeared a few days ago.
And yet...
the people in this hotel...
didn't notice at all.
Then I thought.
"This hotel is finished".
Sorry for talking about this.
I don't know why.
Maybe because you're just like the former General Manager.
Tanzawa-san, that's a misunderstanding.
What?
I heard about the "lucky ingredient" in the kitchen.
They're handling it with the utmost care.
They understand your feeling.
Supotaro.
Tanzawa-san, you know this? The "unlucky ingredient".
Eguchi-san lost 1 million yen because he believed in this thing!
We have to get rid of this...
I'll use it to make aspic and feast on it.
Supotaro!!
What happened? Tanzawa-san.
Tanzawa-san, I'm sorry.
I told you so.
Trusting people will get you deeply hurt.
Damn it!!
Tanzawa-san!
Done!
Ukai-san.
Sorry, I got too occupied with this.
I think I want to stop Tanzawa-san.
I see.
I want to tell him my thoughts.
Even if he rejects my request...
I won't have any regrets.
This is your greatest weapon.
Weapon?
No. Nothing.
Kozue-chan...
aren't you favoring Osanai-san a bit too much?
He's just..
a little bit similar to Gou-san.
No. It's not like that.
- But. - It's true.
Sure, it feels a bit nostalgic.
But, there's nothing else.
I'm not that casual.
Okay.
Well, how about me?
Not a chance. Maybe start over from an interview.
But, why did Ukai suddenly...
About the interview?
- What happened? - Why so sudden?
What!? This dirty turtle!
So, you guys too!
I think I better leave now!
I'm here to say good bye for one last time.
Hold on!
You have to say it properly... Tanzawa!
Finally, today is the last day.
You're showing this lonely expression lately.
You don't want me to leave?
No, I'm already prepared for it.
You've asked me before...
"Why do you want to leave?"
Do you know why?
No.
It's that!
What?
During the previous event...
you kept talking about that girl.
- I felt bad because of that. - Hold on.
She was a hotel guest.
I want you to notice me too!
- Even though I'm over 40. - What?
It's not because I like you.
But...
that feeling when my space next to you was taken away...
- do you understand that? - Wait.. sorry.
- What happened to YOU? - Don't be rude!
What do you think of me?
No. I've never thought of that.
Because you're not my lover or wife.
I see.
But...
if I was asked about my partner in life...
the first person I would think of...
is you.
Chokichi.
You scared me!
Okay, I understand.
Naomi-san, you're...
staying?
I understand!
Tanzawa-san.
Otawara-san, today is your last day, isn't it?
Yes.
I thought we were good partners.
Even if people think that you are unfriendly.
I understand.
Whenever I carry a guest's luggage...
you'd say thank you with your eyes.
I'm the only one to notice that.
Pierre.
Sorry. This is embarrassing.
If you remember this instead of the bad things Tokisada-san said, I'll be happy.
Finally, when you were leaving...
there was a colleague who shed tears.
Let's go to the farewell party.
Just as I thought...
Okay. Okay.
You're all like this...
everyone is like this!
For me...
this is all I need.
this... right?
Tanzawa-san!
Tanzawa-san.
General Manager.
Thank you for everything.
I'm sorry, but...
I can't take this anymore. Can I go home now?
Thank you for all your help. I'll pay you a visit soon.
Good bye.
Is that Supotaro-san? You've found it.
"San"?
I noticed it might've escaped. I was searching for it too.
You too?
You were searching for it, right?
Tanzawa-san.
Before you leave...
let me tell you one thing.
Frankly, Tanzawa-san, I have no idea why you want to leave this hotel.
When my father was the General Manager, both of you...
overcame every crisis together.
But...
I couldn't be as good as my father was.
But, to me, Tanzawa-san...
is needed here...
you're an irreplaceable staff.
I thought I should not keep this feeling in my heart.
Therefore, I'll have to let you know.
Thank you for everything.
Regarding the management and personnel matters...
and Supotaro-san...
thank you for all the support you have provided.
We need you here.
If you're not here...
I'm going to be lonely!
So, please stay.
Please!
Too late.
It's too late, General Manager.
The procedure at Choko Hotel...
has been completed.
Because...
no one said anything when Supotaro disappeared...
no one appreciates the things I'm doing!
Then at the same time Choko Hotel contacted me!
I got carried away after hearing just a bit.
I told you as I thought you would understand my feelings...
then Eguchi-san wanted to remove the rearing shed...
Ukai-san went ahead with the interviews!
So, go ahead and try it!
I thought good candidates won't come anyway...
I didn't expect... Osanai-san!
Ukai-san brought him here personally!
Then, Naomi-san and Otawara-san wanted to leave too...
I completely can't withdraw my decision anymore!
And yet, no one tried to stop me...
everyone just busy helping Osanai-san!
And even went ahead to prepare this farewell party.
Paper ball!
I...
was lonely!!
Tanzawa-san.
(Welcome Back!)
This is?
What's this?
Huh? Already started?
Ukai-san, what is all this?
I wanted to pull that string.
It's not about that!
Everyone, we did it.
The business hotel plan by Choko Hotel has been scrapped.
Everyone.
Sorry!
- What is it? - Osanai-san is actually...
involved in the development of that business hotel.
I'm sorry I lied to you all.
Ukai-san told me...
if I know more about this hotel...
I will surely change my mind.
To let him fairly see the usual situation...
I didn't let anyone know.
Everything I said during the interview is true.
I wanted to try to work for Ukai-san.
Then, I had doubts about my job.
It was just like what Ukai-san said.
Everyone here knows this hotel very well.
And I felt the affection that's hidden deep inside your heart.
Have you examined the accounting data?
I've requested that.
I would like to know Osanai-san's opinion.
There's a good chance for a turnaround...
I can see you all work hard in this time of crisis.
All this place needs to get better is an opportunity.
I'd like to see this hotel go through a great reversal.
Therefore...
I won't let them build a hotel nearby.
That's why Ukai told us...
we don't need to continue the interviews.
Then...
Tanzawa-san, Naomi-san, Otawara-san.
If you don't mind...
I'd like us to work together again.
That...
Right? General Manager.
Yes.
Please!
This is great.
Well, let's party as planned.
- There's a person I'd like to introduce. - What?
The person who helped to persuade Osanai-san.
Can be said as the savior of Inversao.
No... actually...
my daughter will cut ties with me if this hotel is destroyed.
Why?
And she wants to work with all of us.
Please come in.
It's been a long time.
You! From that time!
I can't forget the thrill of making the bed on that day.
Please let me work with all of you.
That's how it is.
What do you think? General Manager.
Okay.
Huh?
Welcome back.
No.
I'm home.
At least, you could've told only me about it.
Sorry.
But, I think the way you work...
was part of the reason Osanai-san made that decision.
However, it was...
mainly due to his daughter.
It might be.
Truly our savior.
How much were you able to predict the outcome?
I just took measures suited to the occasion.
While thinking about the possibilities.
Because that's my duty.
Ukai-san.
Thank you for everything.
Those words penetrated my heart.
Good!
(Baliston Hotel, Tokyo)
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