Eh!?
One day suddenly... Eh!?
One day suddenly...
It's drama serial! You're one of
the candidates for the leading role! What?
not only that...
Keep his schedules empty in November and December.
We'll be pleased to be working with you! but then...
Reception?
everyone suddenly got excited
Kimi dake ga Woo... Woo... You're the only
mabushii yo... dazzling...
but then...
Sawatari-san. Ah yes?
Actually we picked someone else for the role.
In this business you don't get on with just justice and moral.
That is what show business is about.
This world is absurd. Dominated by winning evil spirits.
But I want to do things fair.
That line doesn't suit you.
happened something unexpected...
Let's get back.
Erhm...
Hey wait!
Happiness and despair are the two sides.
This is a story of a man and a woman who get to experience that.
Tarinai mono nara There's long since
tokku ni aru kara been something missing
Ushinau koto nante nanimo kowakunai so I'm not afraid to lose anything
Chiisana yume naraba Small dreams probably
kanawanai darou won't come true
Ookina yume dakara but I'm probably still running
ima mada hashitterun darou now because this dream is big
Mou ippotte One more step
tatoeba sore ga saigo no so that we won't regret
Ippo ni nattemo even if it becomes
kuyamanai you ni our last step
Mou ippotte One more step
fumidasu bokura no yuuki wa because our courage to step forward
Hyappobun ijou no imi wo motsu kara has more meaning than 100 steps
Ato ippotte Just one more step
doredake kakkowarukutte we won't give up
Warawaretetatte akiramenai no matter how much they laugh at us, saying we're ungainly
Ato ippotte Just one more step
funbaru bokura no kokoro ga as our hearts hold their ground
Sekai wo ugokasu chikara ni naru they become the power to move the world
I'm home.
You don't have to. But...
I'll talk to her.
Good night.
I'll come in.
Ichiko.
Won't you open the door?
Dad, what is it?
Ah... it's nothing. Go back to bed.
But... Don't worry, okay?
Okay...
Morning, Mom. Ah... morning.
Go upstairs to eat.
But... I'm busy so I have to go already.
Ichiko. Bye. Listen...
Good morning.
Ichiko-chan! It's Sawatari.
We've been waiting for you. Eh?
Ryo-kun got an offer for a movie.
Movie? Yes yes yes.
They will tell the details.
Sorry, we kept you waiting. She is Sakisaka Ryo's manager.
This is famous producer Hiruta-san. Hiruta Yanosuke-san
I'm Sawatari. I'm Hiruta. Nice to meet you.
I've known Hiruta-san a long time.
It's been a long time since we met and then he came with a amazing offer...
Ah... sorry.
And this is... I'm Zhang Hongsheng.
Eh? Seihen? Seihen...
It means producer. Ah!
Sorry for intruding. I am interpreter and coordinator Shindo.
I'm Sawatari.
Here.
I am Sawatari.
Wonderful.
So you know Chinese.
I don't. But introduction is common knowledge.
Common knowledge... Ah I'm sorry. Please take a seat.
You're welcome.
I'm so happy... Where did we leave off?
I heard that you want Sakisaka to a movie.
Yes. It's a Hollywood funded movie so to speak.
Hollywood!? Hollywood!?
But... why a Chinese person?
China's box-office revenues overtook Japan's
and it's now second after USA in the world.
Hollywood is now setting its eyes on China's large market.
In China the domestic filming, editing and advertising
all together are a new style.
And to that movie, you want our Sakisaka?
Can I? Go ahead. Ah excuse me.
English... Chinese...
Ichiko-chan... It's Sawatari.
I can cope with English. Original work is from a manga.
Ah...
Eh? "BRANCH", this... Isn't this a huge best seller!
Eh? "BRANCH"! "BRANCH"! "BRANCH"! "BRANCH"!
The protagonist is a newspaper reporter in New York.
Shinjo Takeru!
Same time as Takeru continues doing news reports with his collegues
he keeps getting involved to conspiracy of an international company.
Well that's the story.
But... why our Sakisaka?
That is... Sorry,
but I want to hear it from Zhang-san.
I saw Yamato TV's special drama "Overeating Woman".
I was very impressed.
I was especially impressed by Sakisaka Ryo's acting.
He has a lot of potential.
By all means we want to have him as our movie's main cast.
I decided that.
Ryo-kun's acting... His expressions go beyond national borders.
As I mentioned earlier the story is set in USA.
We changed that to China and the filming is happening in on-site.
For how long? Approximately three months.
Ha... There is one more thing.
The director is Wally Lin.
Wally Lin!? Eh? You know him?
He is an up and coming Chinese director. Wally?
Lin? Lin...
The script is almost ready too.
Until the final manuscript is done this is a confidential.
Amazing.
Just as this we want to launch our production committee
before any announcements.
And we want Namiki-san to be one of the members.
He... Eh me?
However to become a member one has to pay 20 million yen as an investment.
20 million!?
Is this a requirement to cast Sakisaka in that movie?
It's not but
in that way it's much easier to persuade Hollywood's side.
I see.
But if the movie is a hit it's possible to recover that money.
I see..
But 20 million is a bit... Uhm...
Ah...
Uhm...
Ah!
Hiru-san. Naturally as it's a movie there will be a theme song, right?
Well yes. usually
Is that already decided?
No but it will be.
Then could our Tadokoro get that job?
What?
Futhermore it would be amazing if we could make the song.
And we even would get the royalties...
Tadokoro Shinya... So he is still around...
Hiru-san, he is around let alone still active!
Sorry for being rude. That song...
Hello, Hello My Love That one, that one!
Hello, Hello My Love That's it!
Hello, Hello My Love
Morning. Hello, Hello My Love
Ah. What is this?
It's nothing. I'll tell you later.
Hey Hiru-san. Well about the theme song...
We have to negotiate with Hollywood's side, we can't decide here yet.
Hollywood?! Don't worry, I'll tell you later.
Would you hold on to that for the time being?
I'll just get the documents. Yumi-chan.
Yes. Bring the documents.
And about the production committee, think about it.
That's right. I will. President. Thanks.
Well, here you are.
Certainly.
When will we have to give our answer?
Zhang-san will be here for a week.
As soon as possible in the meantime.
Excuse me for repeating myself but if we decline the investment
Sakisaka can't appear in that film...?
The investment is Namiki-san's proof of our friendship so to speak.
Friendship? As it is a reliable investment.
Well then, I'll be waiting for a good answer.
Well then. Thank you.
Thank you very much. Thank you very much.
It was nice to meet you. It was nice to meet you.
Movie huh...
Theme song for Hollywood movie...
20 million yen...
Uhm... Yes? I'm against this.
Yumi-chan.
This is an amazing chance for Ryo-kun and for this company.
But we don't have that kind of money.
The repayment day for the loan is nearing...
Really? Really?
No... Yumi-chan, why did you bring that up...
How much is the loan? 30 millon.
30 million...
President sold his parent's home
so that the bank would move the repayment date.
We finally find a buyer and we're going to pay the loan back.
So when is the deadline?
We have to pay the whole sum in the end of this month.
Until the end of this month... I didn't know...
Talents don't have to know about these things.
Anyway this is not the time to be doing 20 million yen investment!
It will be okay. That bank will wait.
If we just pay the interest rate it'll be okay.
You have been already doing that!
Is that so? Really?
I'm in good terms with the bank's branch manager.
He has listened many times reasonably.
That's why it's going to be okay. He has his limits too.
If the movie succeeds the money would be recovered. I wonder by how multiple times.
But what if it's a flop?
But the director is this Wally Lin-san!
You didn't even know him.
Ichiko-chan, don't you have any opinion?
As the manager in charge.
Who knows... Who knows?
I can't decide, between yes and no.
What's with you, aren't you excited?
Eh? It's not that.
Ichiko-chan, are you sick? I'm not.
You'd better go to the hospital. I'm not.
Hmm, so there is a new production on the way.
As our biggest shareholder,
we wanted Madarame Corporation's name attached to it. Hmm...
I may be flattering myself but I have had decend
archivements so far in this industry.
"Producer with the hand of god" was it?
I'm aware of the rumors. How embarrassing.
But if that Daimon and Madarame joined their forces
wouldn't it be interesting?
It would get lot of public attention.
I think this will have great benefits for your company.
Therefore I have already chosen the person in charge of the new production.
Hmm..
You have a guest.
He is on time. Send him in.
Okay. Go ahead.
My name is Ishino.
It's interesting how you want to quit at a first-class production like Morris.
It's a common reason,
I want to try my strenght in a more potential place.
I see. Ah that reminds me that you
have already done an investment for a entertaiment production.
Wasn't it Hinode Promotion? Hinode Pro?
I'm sorry for being rude but it is a rubbish agency
which was left behind in the tough times.
It is better to cut the ties as soon as possible.
We had an employee called Sawatari Ichiko.
She is good at her job but she has a self-righteous manners
when it comes to human relationships.
To study society I seconded her to Hinode but
she insisted that she will get
that company to the industry's top. But that is a little...
No no, don't look down on her.
This job could actually suit Sawatari-san.
Hmm... Do you know her?
You have met her. Eh?
We are Canteen! Nice to meet you!
Is she an actress? She really is pretty.
Ah... that beauty?
To success in this industry one shouldn't go down on their knees
and strength to not give up is needed.
Courage to make up one's mind and have a faith in oneself.
And she has that strength in her?
She has it a lot as far as I know.
Hmm~ Then without delay
They're still a bit rough but I brought a few business plans
for you to look at.
I don't understand anything else but the title. Naturally.
But it's still amazing.
As expected...
No but this
hasn't been decisively finalized.
But... this still has a nice feel to it, right Ichiko-chan.
That's right.
She didn't say "It's Sawatari".
Somehow... right?
Oi, it's ringing.
Ah... yes, sorry.
Rika
Well anyway there's no point in going on and on about this.
Right? Let's go have an advance celebration!
Let's go!
This is fun! In my opinion
it's too early to have a celebration. But it's Hollywood.
Even if it ends up as only a dream. Right?
Sake with side dishes sounds good, doesn't it!
We can't think of it only as a dream! Expensive shops are a no-no!
Alright, alright! I love saving. Saving is life!
If you are that worried come with us, Yumi-chan.
Come come! Really?
She is our guard. What are you saying?
Sawatari and Sakisaka, come too.
I'm not in that condition to... Me too, I'm little...
Ha? What is it with you. It is your in advance celebration.
Right? Let's go, let's go!
So then if you change your mind call us.
We're going ahead. Bye then. We're going.
We'll be waiting for you. Yay!
We'll be waiting! We're going!
It's not about the movie, is it.
That's not it.
So what happened? After that.
With your husband... We haven't talked. Eh? Not at all?
It's surprising that you're noisy.
It's your... it's about you as a couple
but also about your child...
Think about Kazuomi-kun as well.
Kazuomi?
I've experienced the same.
It was quite hard for a child.
Rika
Welcome home. Welcome home.
I'm home. Welcome.
You haven't eaten yet, right?
No. Wait for a little.
Erhm, sis...
Kazuomi, if you're done go downstrairs.
Okay.
Thank you for the food. Sure.
Rika, take that.
About yesterday...
What happened!?
Ah...! It's okay Keigo-san.
You're always like that.
As we were children and played house and when something didn't go as you wished
you knocked everything over! Since when did you start?
When? That...
About half a year ago. What are you talking about?
You're not serious about this, right?
I am. I didn't ask from you!
Hey, what are you talking about?
About me and Keigo. What? We're dating.
What are you saying?
Eh...!?
You're kidding, right? Keigo-san.
Why don't you answer her?
Why are you silent! Answer!
It's always been like this. What?
You controlled me. I agreed to everything what you said.
And I misunderstood that as happiness.
Keigo-san... Misunderstood?
With Rika-chan... well we started dating
and then I understood.
What is happiness to me.
My partner being happy to be with me.
With me as I am.
When I was with you I couldn't feel that way.
What... What's with shamelessly...
She doesn't say those kinds of things.
She silently cuddles me when I feel bitter or weak.
To say that you must be prepaired.
He said that
he wants to divorce you and be with me.
To what has this come to...
I intend to take Kazuomi too. He won't be happy with you.
I know Kazuomi better than you...!
What would you know about him!
I know everything unlike you! You moron!
Otousan! Keigo-san!
Otousan...
This marriage did not happen!
I'm breaking off this engagement!
I'm very sorry!
Wait.
You just say what you want and then leave? Don't you think that is cowardiness?
Let's talk about this another time.
Sorry.
Bye...
Mom...
What happened?
Mom.
You must stay home.
Go inside.
Hey...
Mornin'
How've you been doing? I'm fine.
Did you talk with him? Kind of...
About what?
Good morning.
I'm very sorry! E-eh?
The matter of the movie's theme song was no good.
As expected...
Hollywood's side... Well it wasn't decided yet but
they have been approaching a world famous singer for a while now
and it seems they are finally reaching an agreement.
Of course. As it is a big project.
But... would you be okay with a soundtrack?
What?
As the original work is Japanese I persuaded them.
And so I managed to get that result.
Really? Yes!
What do you think, Namiki-san? Yes?
Will this mean our agreement on...?
We're thankful! Right, right? Of course!
Right, right? Yes.
And about the investment...
Investment? I said earlier 20 million yen but
since you didn't get the theme song so
how about lowering it to 15 million yen?
No matter how the things were in there past but now Namiki-san's place is small.
I didn't understand how much of a burden 20 million could be.
I'm sorry.
Hiru-san. I'll pay it, the 20 million!
President.
No, I'm embarrassed...
I'm really embarrassed that I didn't understand
how important our friendship is. So I will do it.
I will gladly be investing 20 million yen!
Me too! I will make a good song!
Ichiko-chan! Ichiko-chan! Sakisaka! Come here!
Ha... Ryo-kun! Ryo-kun! Ryo-kun!
Yosh! Yosh! Let's do our best!
Gather strength for a renewed attack! Hooray!
Broadcasting starts in... 5 seconds! 4! 3!
They left together!? What do you mean by that?
It's just as I said.
Where are they then? I don't know.
Then what about Kazuomi-kun? You really are noisy.
We decided to talk about it later.
And you're okay with that?
Never mind that, you should be concentrating on your job.
Understand?
Ready, start!
"It seems that the marriage system is at it's limits.
Do you have any idea how high is the divorce rate?"
"Eh?" "0.53%..."
Good morning. Oh right.
This! He is Sakashita Jun. So he got that role.
Fortunately. Although it's a bit part.
But it's the first main guest. It's splendid.
Thank you.
Uhm... What?
Nothing...
Cut!
"So you plan to make it all your partner's fault."
"It's not like that.
I have my faults too. I know that."
"But you decided not to do anything about it.
Isn't that the reason for this?"
"For this state that cannot be fixed."
"I go get some fresh air." "Jun!"
Sorry about the other day.
Eh? The drama's lead role.
It seems like we just snatched the role.
This doesn't seem like you. What?
You taught me well that this business is absurd.
I'm grateful. Truly.
You really are tough. Not really.
Is it true that you got seconded from Madarame Corporation?
Did someone say so? I heard a rumor.
That Hinode Pro has funding from Madarame.
But if you want to make Sakisaka Ryo famous
I think Hinode Pro is not the place.
That is not true.
Actually we got a great offer. ...What is it?
Will you keep it to yourself? Of course.
A film funded by Hollywood. Hollywood?
The filming will be done in China
however they wanted our Sakisaka to appear in it.
The original work is a manga and the director will be that Wally Lin.
Wally Lin!? Yes.
Hinode Pro will be one of the production committee members and will invest in it.
And... Wait a minute. Eh?
It's Hollywood movie, right? I've never heard of them to have a production committee.
That sounds risky.
Ah hello, Ichiko-chan. Yeah.
Yes yes, at the bank. Actually right now
the transfer was finished! Of the 20 million yen investment.
With this we, Hinode Promotion,
will be officially members of the movie production committee!
Eh? Hello? Hello?
President. President! I hear you.
We might have been fooled.
No way. Anyway make a...
Make a call for Hiru-san!
Excuse me. Oh please have that.
Ah... hello.
"I'm sorry. The number..." Is this Hiruta-san?
is not in use. Please check the number and try again."
Is it not connecting? is not in use. Please check the number and try again."
Here. "...is not in use."
I will try to call him again.
Presiden Namiki! How's with Hiruta-san? Hiruta-san is...
"Jump from Japan to Hollywood!"
"Take a look at this. Iwamoto Shigeru-san's manga BRANCH is about
Takeru who is a newspaper reporter in New York..." This...
"It's suspense where he gets involved in various conspiracies."
"Are you all familiar with this?" "I'm a big fan."
Look! "I like it a lot too."
"BRANCH, best-seller of 20 million copies,
will get a Hollywood movie adaption!"
Look Ichiko-chan!
"First I'll reveal the producer."
"Producer is..!" We've been waiting!
"Daniel Allen-san!" Eh?
"Allen-san, who was born and raised in USA,
is only 27 years old but
he has been reading the manga since 3 years old..."
What about the Chinese producer? Next! It's next!
"Next is the director..."
"The director is rookie and moreover a woman!
Margaret Sullivan-san."
Eh? But Wally Lin?
"This is her first time directing movie but"
she said she wants to make it a fresh movie."
"It definitely is work which has the world's attention."
Hello.
Why did you leave earlier...
What is it?
You're too loud! I can't concentrate on the soundtrack!
Yumi-chan, Yumi-chan...
So that was... Yes...
The ones who are the most gullible
truly believe that they will not be fooled.
Never give up! Never give up!
It's done! This is good!
But it's not the time to be saying that...