(Kitchenette)
(Baliston Hotel, Tokyo)
Ukai speaking.
Kozue-chan, let's talk about dreams.
Suddenly this? Why?
I hope this hotel is sold off...
we become the hottest pair and...
open a new and futuristic hotel.
Why didn't you say "You're embarrassing", like always? No reply?
Even Tanzawa said he wanted to do his best for this hotel.
I feel lifeless without a dream to look forward to.
A dream, huh!
I'm fine as is. I don't need any changes.
No, then we can't realize our happiness together.
Hattori!
What?
Lately, he doesn't appear quickly when called.
- Did you call? - Where's your individuality!
That skill to appear suddenly... what happened to it?
The General Manager requests everyone to attend a meeting.
Everyone being gathered again. I have a bad feeling about this.
I called you to look for...
Ukai's weakness.
- This is his individuality? - He went out normally.
What? What's wrong with everyone!?
Assigned to the Cleaning Department from today...
- this is Osanai Yuko-san. - I am Osanai.
I'm very happy to be able to work here.
Under Master Chokichi, I'll do my best to work with everyone.
Master? Don't call me that in front of everyone.
It hurts! It hurts!
Yuko-san, please take a seat.
What? Why this seat?
In order not to delay the meeting...
I took this nearest seat.
Ah, that was your intention.
But, this seat is for higher ranked...
Tokisada-san, you're hampering the progress.
Chief, if there's a problem, I can change seat.
Why does it feel like I'm complaining?
I called everyone here today...
because I have a request.
Everyone, this is the next event for the hotel.
Let's plan a special wedding at Inversao.
Actually, a friend contacted me...
about holding a wedding at Inversao.
We can take this chance to expand into the bridal business.
- Right? General Manager. - Yes.
From the suggestion by Ukai-san, I think we can expand our scope of business.
Considering our location, it's difficult for business travelers to increase dramatically.
So, it's a chance to expand the recognition of this hotel and secure a new revenue source.
- You already knew about this. - Because this involves expenses.
We can make the wedding cake?
Yes, and think of the dishes for the reception too.
I've wanted to try the rice shower ritual.
Me too.
There's one problem.
The requester frequently travels abroad due to work.
And the wedding date is very near.
When is it?
In 5 days.
5 days?
That's the only time he can be back.
He believed I'm the only one who will accept this self-indulgent request.
We won't accept this self-indulgent request, right?
But, to develop a bridal business, it's better to start early considering our situation.
We can use this first project as our portfolio.
Fortunately, he has entrusted us with all the planning.
I understand this is unreasonable.
But, as you all know, this hotel...
can't survive if we reject difficult requests.
Please provide your support. Thank you.
Thank you.
Feels like they have no choice but to accept.
And then, the planner for this wedding...
I think it should be Edagawa-san.
- What? - Because Edagawa-san...
used to be involved with shows in Paris.
Show?
Miss Lobster beauty contest 15 years ago...
here's the photo when she got second place.
As you have experienced the real show before...
you'll surely be able to plan a wonderful wedding.
Edagawa-san... cool!
That competition had such a narrow target.
- Amazing lobster! - It's standing straight.
Stop looking!
Why are you revealing this private matter?
Edagawa-san...
will not agree just because of this reason.
- I'll do it. - What?
Well then, please plan a wonderful wedding.
That's everything requested by the customer.
Only 2 persons for the ceremony.
It's rare that not even relatives are invited.
He's the type to do whatever he likes.
That's why I was contacted this late.
A strong-willed person.
I plan to hold the ceremony in the lobby. Is that okay?
Yes, that'll be exciting!
Well, I'll make a plan for you to confirm.
Is it okay to start preparations without meeting him personally?
It's difficult to contact him.
He calls me whenever necessary.
But it's okay.
He said he is looking forward to this.
I'm going to discuss the budget with Tanzawa-san.
Kozue-chan.
- You scared me. - I was here all the while.
I became unnoticeable just like Hattori.
That's clever. Why were you hiding?
Because he was here!
You accepted this so easily...
because you have a secret plan?
Alright! What is the plan?
Let us, the hottest pair, plan the worst wedding!
Can you please let me be alone?
- I have to make a plan. - Let's do it together.
I need to think properly.
Please.
Please take care of this place.
Yes.
Business is bad for this hotel lately?
Hm, yes.
Sorry. You're just starting here...
but have to hear all that.
No, I heard from my father...
and came here prepared.
Because this is a truly charming hotel.
Thank you.
If you have any questions, you can ask me anytime.
Okay, then, is Sakurai General Manager...
going out with Ukai Deputy Manager?
What?
I think it is strange.
He resigned from Baliston Hotel...
and came to work here.
I can understand that if you're dating each other.
No, we're not dating.
Then, yesterday...
No. There's nothing.
Excuse me.
What you said caught my interest.
What happened yesterday?
I don't like telling on someone, but...
yesterday, I saw Ukai-san talking on the phone.
Seemed like it was with someone from Baliston Hotel.
And I heard him say "I'll be there soon".
Was it about that?
The person who requested for the wedding ceremony?
That person is abroad, isn't it?
But Ukai-san said "I'll be there soon".
Even if my father respects Ukai-san, but...
if he's here to embezzle this hotel's money...
I'll feel angry.
Embezzle?
I'll investigate further.
It can't be.
He has been helping me.
I trust Ukai-san.
Great wedding plan.
Great! You did this in one night.
I'll inform the suppliers and our staff.
Yesterday, there was a call from the customer...
- I was informed about a request. - What request?
The cake has to be extra large.
They want to cut a cake about the height of 2 persons... a 3m 45cm tall wedding cake.
Also, their favorite colors, red and yellow...
and the result of mixing those colors, orange...
a 3-color wedding cake... that's the request.
Wait, I don't understand.
- This won't fit the budget. - They've agreed to pay more.
This will be their lifelong memory, let's fulfill their wish.
What? 3m 45cm cake?
Yes, it was requested. Thanks.
- No, no, wait! - This is going to be a masterpiece!
- Alright! - No, not "alright"!
Wait... wait! Everyone hold on!
This is clearly not possible.
3m 45cm is... that... already...
It's like 2 persons building a giant robot!
Giant robot! That's cool!
- I was wrong. - What if a laser light...
shoots out when the cake is cut?
Okay, okay, be quiet for a while.
It's not possible to do that in 4 days.
Please turn down this irrational request.
Okay, I'll order from outside.
What? Why are you speaking like that?
What is this!?
Because of your complaining...
we can't make the cake now.
It's fine! Impossible things are impossible!
Tanzawa-san will be the emcee..
Overall flow... I'll do that.
Let Yuko-chan be the bridesmaid.
Yes.
I see. Certainly.
I'll let the wedding planner know.
General Manager. All the rooms have been cleaned.
Master Chokichi is going to clean the bar now.
Thank you for the report.
Did you hear Ukai-san on the phone just now?
No, no.
It's different from the one I told you earlier.
I haven't found any evidence yet. Sorry.
No. I'm not asking you to do that.
About the cake request...
Perfect timing! I received a call just now...
- there's one more request. - What?
That person's job is related to music...
therefore, live piano performance is necessary.
What? I have to look for a performer now?
You can ask the other staff to help too.
General Manager.
Who's in charge of the sound system?
I'll get Otawara-san and Pierre-san handle that.
- You can ask them to help. - Why me?
Because you're the wedding planner.
Master, can we start the cleaning?
Hold on. Still thinking about that?
Come on, cheer up!
- Ahhh! You scared me! - What? What?
That gave me a scare!
Tokisada-san, what are you doing there?
What are YOU guys doing here?
Cleaning, of course.
Tokisada-san, why are you drinking?
- But you can't hold your liquor. - No, no, no.
The problem is drinking during business hours.
It's fine! I'm on leave today.
But you're wearing your suit?
Excuse me.
You scared me!
I'm here to inform you about your jobs...
- for the wedding. - Don't scare me like that!
The plan has been decided? What's my job?
Chokichi-san and Naomi-san...
will have to think of the entertainment.
Entertainment?
I haven't attended a wedding ceremony for a long time...
I don't know what to arrange.
Maybe we perform a "couple comedy show".
No... couple?
What are you saying? Don't misunderstand.
Stop flirting!
In front of me!
So, what's my job?
You will be the substitute pastor.
Substitute? What's that?
If the pastor can't make it on that day...
you will take his place.
Why am I the emergency backup?
The General Manager was unsure whether you'll cooperate...
after discussing with Edagawa-san...
you were chosen for this task.
Don't treat me this way!
Hey! Pierre is more suitable to be the pastor.
Then, do you want to be in charge of entertainment?
No way!
Somehow, he looks pitiful.
That's all. I've other things to do...
about the pianist, thank you for helping.
No, that's a problem. I don't know anyone suitable.
Then go find one.
We have to be in the lobby the whole day...
we don't have the time to do it.
Good for nothing!
I understand.
I'll do it.
Edagawa-san, Edagawa-san, Edagawa-san! Sorry!
- One more thing. - What?
The bride thinks only 2 persons is too lonely...
so, there's another request.
Wasn't I given responsibility to plan and decide everything?
Why do they keep adding requests?
Because it's the wedding planner's job.
Okay then. What request?
Tell me.
When the bride walks down the aisle, the emcee should passionately announce it...
to make the ceremony exciting.
The bride is a wrestling fan. When she saw a wrestler making an entrance...
- she got the inspiration. - The inspiration shouldn't have appeared.
Tanzawa-san has started writing the script...
can you please inform him?
You can tell him personally.
I'll be the cameraman on that day...
now I need to go get the equipment.
- You can go later! - Thank you.
I heard from Eguchi-san just now.
You'll order the wedding cake from outside.
About the ceremony on that day.
When the bride walks down the aisle...
can you announce passionately for the live coverage?
Live coverage?
Are you joking?
Really?
No, that is...
That means reporting on the spot, everything...
that is happening during the ceremony?
I'm not really good with that kind of thing.
I see.
Please increase the budget a bit.
I need to hire a live coverage announcer.
A rice shower at the entrance.
Otawara-san said he'll do that.
(Baliston Hotel, Tokyo)
Just as I expected.
Yuko-can!
This is regrettable.
No, it's just a call.
Maybe it was just a coincidence.
- Please hide. - Why?
Quick! Please hide.
Quick! Quick!
Hello! Sorry, I forgot to bring my phone.
Yes. Yes.
I understand.
There's no choice then. Just do it your way.
Okay... thank you.
- We found the evidence. - That's...
"Do it your way" means...
he's going back?
I won't tell anyone.
I'll leave it to you to handle this.
You're still here.
You too.
Thank you for staying late.
Is it okay? Anything I can help?
- I can do it on my own. - But...
I've said before, I dislike you.
We'll only talk if it's absolutely necessary for work.
What?
You're working hard for the hotel...
if there's anything I can help, I'll do it.
You...
don't know why I accepted this project.
The Tanzawa incident may have ended well...
but doing things based only on feelings...
is just a nuisance.
Then please tell me.
Why did you accept?
I won't tell you.
Please go home now.
That'd be of great help.
I understand.
I'll leave first.
If you're here, can come to the bar?
You looking for me?
Sorry. I'm giving up.
I can't fulfill all the requests.
I can only change the content..
or turn down the request.
Can you inform the customer?
Is that so?
You knew everything, right?
The wedding in Inversao.
It was the former General Manager's dream.
But his daughter doesn't know anything.
Can't blame her.
Family members don't talk much about dreams.
Sorry.
I was looking through old magazines...
and found this. (Article about former General Manager)
And also the article about you in Paris.
The two articles were published at the same time.
Both of us even laughed about it.
We used to sit here and talk.
Whenever he was crushing the ice and putting them into his glass...
he would talk about his dreams.
That Y-shaped stairs in the lobby.
The bride walking up the stairs step by step.
Then the bridegroom appears from the door on the right...
both of them joining in the middle and turn around slowly.
The first scenery they see as a married couple...
is in front of their eyes...
the smiles of everyone who has always supported them.
He said just imagining that...
made him feel excited.
It was planned a few times.
Just like you...
he tried to fulfill every request from the customers...
and ended up hindering the normal business operations.
Eventually, the plans couldn't be accomplished.
He died without realizing this dream.
I accepted your project to take up the challenge in his place.
But this is not so simple.
Even he couldn't make it come true.
Predictably...
a dream remains just a dream.
What should an adult do to realize their dream?
It was simple when we were kids.
Believe in our own power and strive forward with a smile...
that's the secret to realize a dream.
But, what should an adult do to realize their dream?
This is my secret method.
Believe in others, plea with sincerity...
face it with a smile.
Is it really all right to give up now?
There are a few more days left.
I can't reach the customer by phone anyway...
until he calls me, you can do what you like.
Good night.
Edagawa-san?
What are you doing?
Hey!
What you doing here?
I may not be of much help...
but I want to complete the 3m 45cm cake.
Sorry for being rude the other day.
Please make this wedding cake. I'll help too.
Get out.
It's a bit late to say that.
Okay, everyone, come in!
Good morning.
Not a giant robot...
extra large, 3-layer, 3-color cake production team!
They were my coursemates when I was in vocational school.
- Why? - Because...
I want to make a wedding cake.
Your runny meringue can't be used at all.
You should do your own things.
Go do your job.
So melodramatic.
What? I don't mean that.
Thank you.
Let's start!
Thank you very much.
I appreciate it.
- Earlier... - Edagawa-san...
We discovered a shocking fact.
Otagawara-san learned piano from when he was 2...
and even won prizes at overseas competitions.
Look!
Amazing!
I tried to tell you earlier...
but you were scared of me and left quickly.
Sorry.
So, you can be the piano performer?
I'll be glad to help.
Do you best! Otawara-san!
Yes.
Now, the bride...
is going into the white battle.
That's wrong.
Walking down the aisle of love.
That's wrong. Outdated.
Walking down the aisle... I can't get it right.
Not good... this is not a good situation.
Now, the animal instinct called fear is making my heart beat furiously.
I can't think of it.
This is the custom made dress as requested by the bride.
A beautiful dress.
I'm a bit worried because the bride has not tried on this dress.
This shouldn't be a problem.
Can you try this on?
No.
On that day, we'll get the bride to try it on earlier.
Is that so?
And, how is that matter?
Ukai Deputy Manager.
Will you make him stay?
I think someone who comes and goes as they like...
cannot be trusted.
I think he's not like that.
Ukai-san is not taking this job lightly.
Even if he goes back to Baliston...
I think he'll have a proper reason for that.
General Manager!
Please look at this!
I won this in a contest! State-of-the-art digital camera.
I aimed for another prize but got this unexpectedly.
- Ukai-san. - Yes.
Clueless and doing things based just on feelings...
may be a nuisance. But I hope you will continue to help me.
I want us to continue thinking of ways to make this hotel a dream place.
So, please don't go back to Baliston.
Please.
- General Manager. - Yes.
I don't know what you mean.
Why do you think I'm going back to Baliston?
Sorry. I overheard you.
Your conversation with Baliston on the phone.
You replied that you'll do as they say.
I heard it too.
You also said you'll be there soon.
Oh, I see.
You have misunderstood me.
Because I came over here suddenly...
I left my stuff and old magazines there...
it's an inconvenience for them.
I told them I'll go there soon to get my stuff.
But, the health equipment I won in a contest, furniture, and other big items...
there's no space in Inversao for them.
While I was worrying about that, I got the call from Baliston.
They want to dispose of those things. So, reluctantly...
I agreed to let them do it.
I feel sad because those items are full of memories. But, in exchange...
I can collect more exciting prizes from contests.
So, I'm not going back to Baliston.
I...
General Manager. I am sorry.
- Embarrassing! - Stand side by side.
Camera camera camera.
- It's not the time for that. - 3 2 1.
Ah... it's taken.
Hello.
Yes.
Huh?
I understand. I'll deal with it.
About the wedding ceremony...
let's get everyone to do a rehearsal.
- Now? - Tomorrow.
A Day Before The Wedding Ceremony
I'll not do that.
Don't say that at this late hour.
Why do I have to be the bride?
All the others have their own task.
You're in charge of the flow. You can wear the dress.
I have a lot of things to confirm during the rehearsal.
They have so many requests...
they can't arrive early on that day, and requested photos of the whole event.
- What kind of request is that? - It can't be helped.
Ukai-san has already agreed to do this.
I've felt this earlier...
lately, you've been giving me opinions without holding back.
Your attitude has surely changed a lot.
Because I'm the General Manager.
Well, please prepare yourself.
Who will be the groom?
Ukai-san said he has already arranged that.
Okay then, I'll go back to my work.
Who's the groom?
Alright.
Kozue-chan.
From today, you're Tokisada Kozue.
Calm down!
Looks like we can make it in time.
Amazing! I didn't think it was possible.
Thank you very much.
What? This was fashionable at your school?
Yes, Eguchi-san.
Yes, Eguchi-san!
Stop! No need to be this lively.
This is bad.
It's okay if the cake is unfinished. Just bring it out.
Why is your face like that, Chokichi-san?
It's our combined full throttle entertainment...
first, balancing on a ball, then...
from between the chandeliers...
a trapeze explodes...
- to create excitement. - That's great!
I'm looking forward to it!
Okay!
You can perform for the public if you could do that.
- You're late. - Already started?
It's starting.
Next, is the wedding ceremony organized by Hotel Grande Inversao.
Beautiful!
Now, the beautiful bride wearing a pure white wedding dress...
is proceeding step by step...
walking down the aisle.
The large stairs in front of her...
could it lead to the paradise of married life?
As the bride goes up the stairs...
is she thinking of...
the happy times with the groom until now?
Or the memories of the parents that brought her up with love?
The bride has now...
ascended the stairs of happiness.
Then, the person to appear is the one she loves and vows to be always together with.
Sakurai-san.
Sorry.
An elderly man like me is the groom.
Ukai-san asked for my help.
I was too busy...
and never went through this type of ceremony before.
This can be a good memory too.
Edagawa-san.
Thank you for helping me fulfill my dream.
The bride and bridegroom...
took the oath of happiness.
Then, turning around...
they see the view of...
We spent the whole night to make that!
We need it for tomorrow.
Everyone. Sorry.
About the wedding tomorrow, the customer has called...
to cancel it.
What?
That's all.
No one is calling for me.
They absolutely need a groom for this.
A ceremony for only two, or an urgent ceremony, or an extra large cake. We can do it at Inversao.
Whatever your wishes are, we will do our best for the sake of your precious memories.
Hotel Grande Inversao.
This is made from the photos Ukai-san took, isn't it?
That elegant voice was recorded by Otawara-san.
Really?
This is the first time you spoke for so long.
Thank you.
It's the advertisement for our bridal service.
Everyone's hard work is not wasted.
Hey, someone tell me.
Why didn't anyone call for me?
You didn't want to help, right?
But you still have to ask me!
Maybe I would've thought of helping with something.
But you were not given any task.
I could be the groom.
Not necessary to specially ask Osanai-san.
Don't be selfish!
We had to ask Pierre because you didn't want to be the pastor.
This makes me feel like I'm grumbling.
- I'm not grumbling. - Hold it, hold it!
Let me talk.
- Ah... morning. - Oh, Eguchi-san.
I apologized to them and they said they had fun...
because they haven't done this for a long time.
As expected from my classmates. Nice poeple.
That's great.
I'm more confident now! Where there's a will, there's a way.
If I see a couple eat my wedding cake...
I'll probably cry. Looking forward to it.
I won't accept that size again.
Feels like...
being used by that guy again.
That guy?
Thank you very much.
Asking Osanai-san to help was foul play.
Did you know about that?
I didn't know until just before the rehearsal.
Seemed like Ukai-san requested Yuko-san to ask her father.
That man.
Want a drink?
No, it's working hours. And you too...
It's alright. The bar is closed now.
As planned, I'm going home tonight.
Okay.
This cocktail..
when I was working at a bar in Tokyo...
Sakurai-san praised me after trying it.
Then he invited me to make this cocktail at his hotel.
Is that so?
So, this is the last one.
Last?
I've decided to stop holding onto the past.
I don't want to keep going on like this.
You want to make this a dream place, right?
Yes.
Anyhow, I won't change the way I work.
Okay.
There's one thing on my mind.
What is it?
The bridal customer Ukai-san talked to on the phone...
really exists?
I think so.
He talked on the phone in front of me.
- He wasn't just acting? - Acting?
Well, it's fine.
It doesn't matter now.
I have something on my mind too.
- What? - 15 years ago...
you were working here, but...
why were you in the Miss Lobster competition?
Oh, that...
I'm not telling you.
Why not? Everyone has a mystery.
Well, if you're not telling...
Okay, I'll tell you one thing.
What is it?
I am...
allergic to shrimp.
It's true.
Ukai Deputy Manager.
- What is it? - I received this.
It claims that there's a criminal in this hotel.
Who is the criminal?
Tokisada Chief.
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