KINTARO
Honjo
Honjo Masaru of the Sanno Group...
is the head of Japan's largest syndicate.
Calm down, Ryunosuke!
It'll be fine.
Honjo's an important man.
He'd never kill for nothing.
Maybe not!
But he's dealing with Kintaro!
I shouldn't have let him go by himself!
It's too late for regrets now!
Let's calm down!
He's stupid to go.
Too reckless!
Get back to work! I'll call when Kintaro returns!
How can we work?!
We're too worried!
Let's calm down!
Manager...
It's the manager from Koyo Realty.
Drat!
This is Tanaka.
Sir, I'm sorry!
I'll come tomorrow.
Good bye.
Let's calm down.
Yajima Kintaro from Yamato Construction...
Is that you?
That's right.
You sure beat up on the Tsubaki Gang.
So what?
Shimano...
You came alone.
You've got guts for a salaryman.
Or are you just a fool who fears nothing?
It doesn't matter!
You probably know why I asked you here.
The Sanno Group controls all the bars in Japan.
Your idea to build betting centers throughout Japan
is outrageous and foolish.
I'm not backing down.
I guess you're just a fool who fears nothing.
You have only one life, you know.
If I have to fight you guys
I'm willing to die!
What? Young punk!
Shimano! Stop!
By the way...
Did you think you could win over the racing association?
Naturally.
Confident, aren't you?
Naturally.
I wouldn't start anything without confidence!
Is that why Shiina of the Mitsuba Gang worships you?
Shiina?
I don't know him!
I know about your connection with Shiina.
Don't underestimate our organization.
You better not lay a hand on Shiina.
I'd give my life to protect him!
Interesting!
Put your life in my hands.
I'll see if you're a real man.
Sir!
Keep quiet.
But if you can't convince the racing association,
you'll die.
We can kill you whenever we want.
Your life is mine.
Fine.
I'll put my life in your hands.
I'll give you one week.
Fine.
Are we finished?
Then I'm leaving.
He's leaving.
Sir, will it be all right?
That kid will never convince the racing association.
What's keeping Kintaro?!
He is taking a long time!
Mr. Yajima would like to see you, sir.
He's back?!
Kintaro? Thank goodness you're safe!
What happened?
I put my life in their hands.
Your life!
What do you mean?
They gave me a week
to convince the racing association.
Just one! week?!
And if you succeed.
Honjo promises not to interfere?
But if you fail, you'll lose your life?
I'll convince the racing association at once!
Fine!
Another monumental challenge for Kintaro.
It was probably the best deal he could get.
The conditions are harsh, but we've got a chance.
I guess we'll have to pin our hopes on Kintaro.
Thank goodness, he's back!
Impossible!
Not in one week!
I'll try!
It's crazy.
What if you can't do it in one week?
They'll kill you?
Why'd you agree to it?!
I'm going to the racing association.
Wait, Kintaro.
I know you're eager,
but aren't you risking your life for this?
How can you go empty - handed?
You've got to take all the plans to show them.
Maeda, how soon can you draw some rough plans up?
I'll have it by tomorrow!
I'll help.
I'll find data that'll appeal to them.
I'm counting on you!
Let's get to work.
Remember, Kintaro... Go tomorrow.
I'm surprised they let Kintaro come out alive.
They probably saw the manliness in him.
People like Kintaro...
because he's honest, doesn't depend on anyone,
and faces you straight on! That's what wins people!
There aren't many men like him anymore.
That's how a man should be.
Too bad.
If only you were younger...
There's Masumi.
Masumi?
If things work out, Kintaro will be my son - in - law.
You want him for your son - In - law?!
I get frustrated because she won't say she loves him!
But someday...
Jealous?
I sure am.
Kintaro returned safely.
I see.
This is urgent?
I'm sorry to come so late.
That's okay. Sit down.
Go ahead.
Sir. I can't understand,
why you won't cancel Yajima's project.
Why do you want to?
The risks are too great.
Big projects come with risks.
But the racing association won't buy into this project
at the risk of angering the Sanno Group.
The plan is too ambitious.
I don't agree.
Is it because Yajima thought of it?
Takatsukasa...
You graduated from Todai at the head of your class.
You're an elite.
Why do you dislike Kintaro?
I don't dislike him!
I just can't understand why you'd take such risks.
You're a brilliant man.
I want you on the executive board someday.
But you can't lead others just on smarts.
Unless you win their hearts, no one will follow.
Understanding between men
can have a great power.
That's the only thing Kintaro has that you don't!
Takatsukasa...
You have brains and Kintaro has the power to win hearts.
Won't you two work together?
That means you don't accept my opinion?
I understand. Excuse me.
Yajima.
The company seems to need you more than me.
They do?
I'll follow my own path.
I hope your present work won't be the death of you.
Excuse me.
I got some snacks!
Here, Masumi!
Well?
We'll have it by morning.
Really?
Don't worry.
Data on pachinko parlors near stations in major cities.
I'm sorry! You all had to work overtime.
C'mon!
This project belongs to all of us.
Thank you!
Kin - chan...
Can you call and tell Mom we might be working all night?
You're right.
Dry yourself so you won't catch cold.
Telephone. Hang on.
Finish up.
Nakamura residence.
Kintaro?
Masumi and I might have to work all night.
Just the two of you?!
No, the managers, too! With everybody!
Oh, everybody?
Please look after Ryuta.
Don't worry about him. I'll sleep with him.
Just look after Masumi.
Masumi?! Just look after Masumi.
Masumi?!
Protect her from mashers.
But I won't mind If you're the masher.
Masher?
Anyhow, please look after her!
Please look after Ryuta!
Drinking like that will make you sick.
What's wrong? Did anything happen?
I had dinner with Mr. Oshima today.
Really?
What will you do?
Will you help Mr. Oshima again?
Today Mr. Yamato said...
I lack charisma, so I can't be a leader.
But I can't live like Kintaro.
Nor do I want to.
Print this specifications.
Thanks, Kintaro. Very thoughtful.
Thank you.
This is all I can do.
Idiot!
Thanks, Kintaro.
Not at all!
Thank you!
I'm so glad!
It's delicious!
It is?
Where's Kintaro?
He spent the night with my daughter.
They worked overtime at the office!
How busy they must be.
I'll take Ryuta.
Thank you.
That got her going.
That's all of it!
It'll work.
Thank you!
I'm going to the racing association Office.
Do your best.
We're counting on you!
Thank you everybody!
Go on it!
Sir! Are you all right?!
I didn't sleep so I'm trying to work it out!
Tanaka...
Isn't Kintaro back yet?
Not yet.
I wonder if he got them to listen?
I'm back. I wonder if he got them to listen?
I'm back.
Welcome back!
How was it?
I'm sorry, I failed. They kicked me out.
I guess we need an introduction, after all.
I'll check up on the racing assoc. members.
Thanks!
Kin - chan, why not ask Mr. Yamato?
That's right. He knows lots of people.
You got kicked out?
Do you know anyone in there, sir?
Sorry, not in the racing association.
Is that so?
I'll ask wherever can.
Thank you!
Excuse me, sir!
Mr. Yamato didn't know anyone, either.
Mr. Tanaka!
I checked the Internet.
Takemoto, the racing association president,
is giving a lecture 3 p.m. at the Century Hyatt.
Great work, Arai!
I'm going there!
Bye, Kin-chan!
Masumi.
Do you think Kintaro got in?
I'm so worried about that I can't do my work.
You, too?
Ms. Nakamura...
You'll have the Station City plans by next week?
I plan to, sir.
Everyone works on several projects at once.
But remember which jobs are more important.
I think I do.
Do you really?
She said so!
If she did remember,
she wouldn't work all night on the Leisure Buildings.
I'm very sorry, sir.
As long as you know.
Thinks he's so great...
Your talk was very interesting.
Please speak at our company, too.
Are you Mr. Takemoto?
Who are you?
I'm Yajima Kintaro of Yamato Construction.
I'd like Mr. Takemoto to hear about our new project.
Pardon my rudeness, but I've come to ask.
Have you a letter of introduction?
No.
But I'm sure he'll be interested in our project.
Sir it's time to go.
Please, sir!
Just five minutes! Won't you hear me out?
Take these plans, at least! Please!
Mr. Takemoto is busy.
How'd it go?
No good.
I see. Mr. Yamato wants to see you.
He does?
Excuse me!
Your new friend Mita Zenkichi...
wrote a letter of introduction...
to Mr. Takemoto!
Is that true?!
He says he'll gladly help you with anything!
Mita Zenkichi's letter is sure to get you in!
Thank you, sir!
This is all because he liked you.
It's something to make an opponent say such things.
I commend you.
Remember, Kintaro...
To a salary men, contacts are assets!
From now on, it's not "How-to,"
it's "Who"!
Remember that!
Isn't Mita Zenkichi the boss of the big guy you fought?
You and Mr. Yamato went to see him once?
Isn't that great?!
Thanks so much for everything!
Don't be like that!
The project belongs to all of us!
Let's go drinking to pray for success!
Sorry, I cant.
I've got to finish work for Mr. Takatsukasa.
Sorry, have a nice time.
Just us, then?
Can you excuse yourself, too, Tanaka?
Why?
I want to talk to Kintaro alone.
About what?
Stupid!
Stop it, Ryuta!
Ryuta!
What're you doing to Teacher?
I'm all right! Don't scold him now.
Stupid!
Ryuta...
That's okay.
Sure?
What did you want to talk about?
I hate to bother you when so much is happening...
How do you feel about Masumi?
Well..
She's always good to Ryuta. She's very nice.
That's all?
Do you...
like her?
Sure, I do.
Yes. I sure do.
Does that mean you're in love with her?
No! That's not it!
You're not?
No!
Then I'll come out with it. I'm in love with Masumi.
You are?
I'm so crazy about her.
It hurts!
We work in the same office every day!
It's awful.
I know I'd feel better If I came out and told her,
but I'm her boss!
Why should that matter?
Really?
Sure!
If you care so much, why not tell her?
I wish I could.
But...
I see. You love Masumi?
I do.
Let's drink.
I'm home!
I've got to talk to you.
I'm home!
You just got home?
Good. You come, too, Masumi.
He did?!
Really?
Yes.
Why would he be so mean to the teacher?
Another child got sick and she had to stay with him.
So Ryuta...
He got jealous?
He won't say it,
but he must be lonely without a mother.
That's why he clings to the teacher.
Could be.
Kintaro, doesn't Ryuta need a mother after all?
I know you're busy with work ,
but you've got to think about these things!
Ryuta...
Masumi.
Say...
How do you feel?
About?
About Kintaro.
Ryuta's attached to you, too.
I feel closer to him every day.
Don't you?
So why not be his real mother?
Mom!
What's come over you?
Do you want the teacher or the club owner to get Kintaro?
What're you talking about?
I know just how you feel.
No, you don't.
Wash this. Night.
Why can't she admit it?
Remember Ryuta, apologize now.
Morning, Ryuta!
Morning, Mama!
Good morning.
Ryuta, apologize to her.
I hear Ryuta threw things at you yesterday.
I'm sorry.
It's all right. It's common with kids this age.
Please don't worry about it.
I'm sorry.
I'm taking the place of Ryuta's mother, too.
I'll be counting on you!
Kintaro!
Morning!
Good luck giving your presentation.
About Masumi...
I'll tell her when I get the chance.
Can you keep it quiet?
Sure!
Good morning!
It's today, at last?
Let's do our best!
We'll be prepared now! Drink!
For energy!
Manager, you act like an old man!
Just me?!
Let's get to work!
Who's the Yajima Kintaro that Mr. Mita admires?
I'm Yajima Kintaro.
You?
Excuse me, sir...
I'm busy. I'll come to the point.
I looked at all your plans and papers.
Thank you, sir!
The idea is very interesting.
But it can never be realized.
Is it because of yakuza who stand to lose by it?
Right.
Our association once planned a similar project.
But you just can't win against yakuza.
Sir..
if the Sanno Group promises not to interfere,
will you sign on with our plan?
If you truly get them to agree.
You made great progress...
just in learning how they feel!
I'm going to see the Sanno Group now.
I'll go with you.
My deal with Mr. Honjo was man to man.
Please let me go alone.
All right!
Go by yourself!
Thank you, sir!
I hear you were born in Shikoku?
Was your father Yajima Teruo?
Yes.
No wonder..
For a salary man, you've got guts.
Do you know my old man?
It was about 25 years ago.
He did a lot for me in prison.
Of all the men I've ever met,
there's no one tougher than your father.
What's he doing now?
Who knows?
I see. You don't know, either.
Tell me what happened.
The racing association will go with our plan.
Don't lie!
I'm not!
It's true. President Takemoto said so.
Did he really say so?
As promised, please tell your subsidiaries...
not to interfere.
I can't believe a verbal agreement.
What?
Show me proof that the racing association said so.
How can I make you trust me?
I'm prepared to fight you to the death!
Bug off!
Shimano. Quit it.
You'll never beat him in a fight.
This situation is serious.
I want concrete proof.
I've got to hear it from President Takemoto himself.
Very well.
I'll have you meet President Takemoto.
Will he really meet with me?
Does he have such courage?
I'll convince him. I'll let you know when.
Shimano!
Fool! What's wrong with you?!
But sir!
If they make off - track betting centers...!
Racing fee will go up and the fans will increase!
And our business might get even better.
Use your head a little! Stupid.
Sorry about that.
Excuse me!
How did it go?
I have a request, sir!
What is it?
Help me!
Pleased to meet you. ( I am Yamato Ryunosuke.
I'm Takemoto.
Have a seat.
Thank you for taking the time
to listen to my employee's proposal.
I've come because
I'd like to make one more request.
What is it?
Will you meet with Mr. Honjo of the Sanno Group, sir?
Then he promises not to interfere.
Please, sir!
Honjo of the Sanno Group?
He wants your personal verification...
That you accepted our project.
Still...
Don't worry.
I'll serve as witness.
Won't you meet with him?
Please!
Then will the Sanno Group truly not interfere?
Yes, without question.
Very well. I'll see him.
Thank you, sir.
Thank you!
How unusual for Kin - chan to come to my club.
He's got a big contract sewn up!
Congratulations, Kin - chan.
I owe it all to everyone's help.
Sir!
Thank you very much!
You did it yourself.
Sit nicely.
Let's have champagne. My treat.
Champagne?
She never treated me to champagne.
Did you see her face? Giddy as a schoolgirl!
I think...
she's in love with you.
What'll you do?
I don't know, sir.
I want to know...!
Cheers!
Well done, Kintaro!
Congratulations, Kin - chan.
Enough, already!
Kin - chan...
This Sunday, let's take Ryuta to the amusement park.
Hell love it! Let's go.
Sounds fine!
It'll be so wonderful.
I'll make lunch.
Mr. Takemoto, if Mr. Honjo promises not to interfere,
you'll sign on with our project, won't you?
I will.
Mr. Honjo, will that be all right?
Very well.
The Sanno Group will not interfere.
Honestly?
My word is my bond.
Pardon me sirs, but...
Please sign these.
Thank you, sir!
Mr. Yamato...
You have a very fine employee.
Thank you, sir.
Yajima Kintaro, do your best.
Mr. Honjo, I have a favor to ask.
Name it.
About Shiina of the Mitsuba Gang...
Please don't kick him out.
All right.
Don't worry.
Cheers!
The greatest!
Sweet nectar of victory!
Our project really got the green light!
Hard to believe...
In a year, construction starts on Amagasaki Leisure Building!
In three years,
leisure buildings will spring up all over Japan!
You did I awesome work!
Signing ceremony?!
We overcame the worst obstacle to Kintaro's project.
That's great!
He's amazing.
Ryunosuke...
Kintaro just might become Yamato's savior.
I hope he does.
Yamato here.
Kurokawa? What's up?
What?
Is that confirmed?
All right.
What's wrong?
There's a movement at Showa Bank...
to stop financing us.
Just like that?!
It's Oshima! He's making his move!
If it's true, this is serious!
That's our main bank.
Yajima...
Another great job? Congratulations.
Thank you.
Don't let your guard down.
The fight between us isn't over yet.
I'll win in the end.