KINTARO
We're going to the amusement park tomorrow.
It's a lot of fun. Let's do everything!
Ryuta! Good morning.
Good morning, Mama.
Good morning.
I'm going to the amusement park with Papa tomorrow.
You are? How nice.
That'II be nice.
Please look after him.
I will.
Good bye!
Good morning!
Always full of spirit, aren't you?
Good morning.
Could that be...
Yajima Kintaro?
That's right.
Does he work here?
Do you know each other?
A little.
Showa Bank's cutting off our financing?
Is that confirmed?
Yes, it is.
That's strange.
When I met with the branch manager
I saw no indication of it.
He might be making his move.
Oshima ... ?
I never dreamed he still had so much power.
Anyhow, I'm going to see the branch manager now.
Daiichi Sogyo's Executive Director, Tomioka.
I'm Tomioka.
I'm Oshima.
Tonan Seiki's building a new factory in Mito.
We're getting that job for sure.
First, we've got to present our estimates.
Sir..?
Selected builders offer estimates and bid for the Tonan Seiki job.
But our company built their Kawasaki factory,
so we're sure to get the contract.
Were having lunch with those builders to exchange info.
Bye, Kin - chan.
Bye, everybody!
What enthusiasm!
So all you need from me is ¥20 billion?
I'll give that money to Showa Bank in payment.
...payment that Yamato has fallen behind on.
Then you'll win Showa Bank's support...
and become president of Yamato Construction.
That is correct.
Yamato's having difficulty with finances now.
but Takatsukasa's highway infrastructure project
will be unveiled within the year.
In a few years, your 20 billion...
will be doubled, even tripled.
And with Mr. Oshima's connections in public works.
Yamato will grow even bigger.
Very well.
¥20 billion, it is.
Thank you, sir
I'm Yajima Kintaro.
I'm Noda of Tachibana Construction
He's our new hire.
How do you do?
I'm Akiyama of Shirokane Engineering.
Yajima Kintaro.
Shall we sit?
Mr. Tanaka...
I hear you're handling a massive project.
Our company?
Don't pretend.
The nationwide rebuilding of stationfront pachinko parlors.
News gets around fast.
That much we know. Right, Mr. Noda?
Offtrack betting centers for tenants...
You sure got us. What an idea.
Actually... It was his idea.
Is that so?
Yamato Construction has good men
The Tonan Seiki job
will probably go to Yamato Construction again.
It's not over until the fat lady sings.
By the way, Mr. Noda...
Your company announced a sweeping restructuring plan.
They're being pressured by the main bank.
It's the same everywhere.
I guess only Yamato is doing well.
That's not true at all
I'll contact you at a later date.
I'll be waiting.
Don't come back.
That man...!
He's Chairman of the Board, Yamato Ryunosuke.
Chairman?!
Manager, thank you for selecting us as bidders.
Only Tonan Seiki could build a new factory...
In tough times like this. Everyone's talking about it.
Yamato Construction can't bid on this project.
What do you mean, sir?
Yamato's been removed from the bidding...
on our new factory in Mito
You must be joking!
The orders came from the top!
It's no joke.
Sir. please tell us the reason.
It was a top-level decision!
EPISODE 9 "The Proposal"
"Kibo no Kane ga Naru Asa ni" sung by THE ALFEE
YAJIMA KINTARO Takahashi Katsunori
NAKAMURA MASUMI Hada Michiko
MAEDA ICHIRO Megumi Toshiaki
MISUZU Saito Yoko
TANAKA MASAKAZU Katsumura Masanobu
SAKURAI KYOKO Aoda Noriko
IMAMURA Hasegawa Tetsuo
NODA Tayama Suzunari
MISS AIHARA / YAJIMA AKEMI Mizuno Miki
TAKATSUKASA Hosaka Naoki
KUROKAWA Akino Taisaku
OSHIMA Moriyama Shuichiro
YAMATO RYUNOSUKE Tsugawa Masahiko
NAKAMURA KAYO Nogiwa Yoko
VIDEO SUPERVISION Stuart Ishikawa
TRANSLATION Sandra Iha
We were barred from the Tonan Seiki bidding?!
Yes!
You're kidding!
But we built their Kawasaki factory and still maintain it.
Something's wrong! We're barred from even bidding!
But it's true.
Why?
He just said the order came from the top.
Something's wrong.
How did it go with Showa Bank?
Not good.
I got that characteristic cold, rude treatment.
Is that so?
It's Oshima!
He's got to be up to something!
We should've finished him when we had the chance.
Excuse me.
Manager Tanaka of Sales and Mr. Yajima wish to see you.
Send them in.
What's up?
We thought we should inform you personally, sir.
Over here.
What is it?
Tonan Seiki barred us from bidding on their new factory.
We built their Kawasaki factory and manage its maintenance.
lt'd be different if we lost at the bidding.
but we aren't even allowed to participate. It's puzzling!
What's the reason?
Orders from the top, they said.
Nothing else
Sir, do you think there's something behind this?
I'm going to see the president of Tonan Seiki.
What is It?
Yamato was barred from the bidding for the new factory.
Are you involved in this?
You joined Oshima?
Wait for more fireworks.
Don't go overboard and trip yourself up.
What happened?
Mr. Yamato's going to see the Tonan Seiki president.
I see.
Kin - chan, telephone.
Yajima speaking.
Teacher...
Ryuta?
Shinjuku Central Hospital?
I understand.
What about Ryuta?
He has a high fever.
But the teacher took him to the hospital.
Go to him.
What're you waiting for? Go!
May I?
Of course! Go on.
Kintaro!
Kayo!
What happened?
Ryuta has a fever. I'm going to the hospital.
I'll come, too.
That's all right.
I'll wait at home. Call if anything happens.
Kintaro...
He's sleeping soundly now.
Ryuta...!
I wonder if Ryuta's all right?
He should phone, at least!
You're right.
When Ryuta collapsed. I was so frightened.
Thanks you for everything, Teacher.
The fever's down, too. Fortunate, isn't it?
Thanks to you.
Take Ryuta!
Stop!
Don't be stupid!
Let me die!
It's you...!
Kintaro..?
Please take Ryuta home.
All right.
Mr. Noda, wasn't it?
What happened, anyway?
At the end of the month,
Tachibana Construction's letting me go.
I was downsized!
I turn 50 next year.
How can I start life all over again?
I can't do it!
50 years old, no job, no special skills!
How am I supposed to start life over again?!
You can start over again.
Anywhere!
You can say that because you're young.
Age doesn't matter!
How can you give up on yourself?!
What would YOU know?!
Anything's possible if you try!
Have you ever given your all for anything?!
You must have risked your life for something!
A salaryman never has to lay his life on the line.
That's rubbish!
I lay my life on the line!
Will you end life as a loser?!
Thats pitiful!
What would you know?
If you die. It's all over.
No matter how tough it gets, it's better to live!
Live!
Keep fighting!
Masumi?
How about taking a break?
Thank you!
I know. I'd better call home.
Yes...
Mom? It's me.
How's Ryuta?
It's the flu?
I'll leave in a little while. Bye.
Ryuta's fever is down, and he's home.
Really? That's great.
Thank goodness.
Masumi?
I love you.
Since we work in the same office.
I was afraid it'd make things difficult,
so I didn't tell you.
But I...
I've loved you for a long time.
Please...
marry me.
I can wait for your answer.
Think it over carefully.
I'm serious about this.
Ryuta!
What a racket!
I'm sorry!
Don't worry. He's fast asleep.
Kintaro. what happened to that man?
Someone tried to kill themself?
Thats right.
Maybe because of the poor economy.
But he changed his mind.
99 degrees.
The fever's down.
Thank goodness.
But we've still got to be careful.
We wouldn't want him to catch pneumonia.
At times like this he realty needs a mother.
Thank you, Teacher.
It's nothing. Take care.
Teacher...
She took care of Ryuta.
Thank you very much.
I'll be going now.
Good night, Kintaro.
How's Ryuta?
He's fine now.
That's good.
Sorry to make you worry.
I'll stop by later to see Ryuta.
Come in.
Excuse me.
How high was the fever?
Almost 102 degrees
That high?
Ryuta really fought, didn't he?
He wants a mother, doesn't he?
Won't I do?
Just kidding!
I've got a problem.
What's wrong?
Mr. Maeda...
He proposed to me.
Is that so?!
Good for him!
What?
He's loved you for a long time.
You knew about it?
He told me how he felt about you.
I'm flattered, but there's a problem.
Why?
We work in the same office.
If refuse him, it might make work difficult.
Kintaro...?
What do you think I should do?
I couldn't answer, even if you want to know.
But Mr. Maeda's a terrific guy!
I know! That's why it's so awful!
Kintaro...
Are you for it or against it?
Me and Mr. Maeda!
I'm all for it!
Honestly?
What is it?
Stupid!!
Mom!
I grated some apples for Ryuta.
I grated some apples, but he's still asleep.
The fever's still down.
I hope it stays like this.
Kintaro, sit here for a minute.
Are you really ignorant of Masumi's feelings?
Masumi's feelings?
She hides her feelings.
but can't you tell that she loves you?
Don't be so shocked! Stupid!
Is that so?!
You get me so frustrated!
But there's a problem.
Why? Isn't Masumi good enough?
That's not it.
Mr. Maeda loves her.
It doesn't matter about him!
What only matters is how you and Masumi feel.
Yes. But...!
"But" what?!
Papa...
Ryuta...
Are you okay?
You did great!
Morning!
How's Ryuta?
All better.
That's wonderful.
I'll fix some gruel for him. Set the table.
Good morning
Morning!
How's Ryuta?
All better.
That's great.
Going out?
Gotta go in. I have to finish something by today.
Good luck.
Thank you.
Teacher!
Good morning.
How's Ryuta? I was worried.
He's all better, thank you.
Is that so?
Teacher!
Good morning.
Thank you for yesterday.
This is for Ryuta.
Thank you.
Please come in! Ryuta will be happy.
Really?
Please go in.
Just for a while.
Yes.
Stay as long as you want.
Good morning.
Misuzu...!
Teacher... Hello.
What is It?
Kin-chan and I are taking Ryuta to the amusement park.
The amusement park?!
That's right.
I fixed lots of goodies.
Ryuta caught cold.
A cold?
Is he alright?
He's much better
But he should rest for a few days.
Thats right.
I'm sorry you came all this way for nothing.
That's too bad.
Too bad.
Ryuta was looking forward to It.
He can't help it if he's sick.
Let him have this when he feels better.
Thank you!
Teacher...
Are you visiting Ryuta?
Yes, well...
I guess I'll see him too, then.
Please do!
Excuse me.
Bye.
Bye!
What a mess!
Are you okay?
You were strong.
Let's go to the amusement park next time.
Get well quick and come back to school.
Ryuta! Gruel!
I'll feed him.
I'll do it.
Excuse me.
Granny will feed you, Ryuta.
Open wide.
How's that?
Good?
A child needs a mother when he's sick.
Yes.
Poor Ryuta.
But he's a boy.
Boy's can get along without mothers?
Thats not it, but...
Ryuta's lucky just to have a wonderful father like Kintaro.
I have what it takes to be Ryuta's mother.
Good bye.
So do I!
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Sorry to call you on your day off.
It's no problem, sir.
I understand Yamato has a gigantic project going.
Do you mean the renovation of pachinko parlors nationwide?
It was Yajima Kintaro's idea?
How well-informed you are.
I keep abreast of things.
Is that so? May I sit down?
Please.
I'm surprised he could suppress the Sanno Group
and convince the racing association.
Even as a salary man, Kin - chan's doing big things.
Mr. Tomioka...
How are you acquainted with Yajima Kintaro?
Nothing much.
Yajima Kintaro's a man to be reckoned with.
He's capable of wrecking our plans.
Oshima's plotting behind the scenes again.
There'II be a great upheaval in Yamato.
Remember, Kintaro...
Now's the time to show that you can really save Yamato!
Move this table.
Lift the mat.
Move it over there!
Open that.
Put that jar out here.
Just put it here!
Kayo...!
Don't tell Masumi.
Finished!
Mr. Maeda!
Provisions!
Thank you.
Finished?
Yes. Will you look at it?
Of course.
What do you think?
It's fine, this'll work.
Really?
Let's celebrate.
This is great...
Mr. Maeda!!
I think I should answer as soon as possible.
Having worked wiith you,
I respect you very much.
But...
I'm sorry.
I've never thought of you as a prospective husband.
I'm sorry.
I was really flattered that you cared.
But...
I'm so sorry!
Is it Kintaro?
Welcome home.
What's wrong?
You look sad!
I'm going to bed.
Night.
Kintaro?
I...
I turned down Mr. Maeda's proposal.
Is that so?
Mr. Maeda's such a nice guy...
That's why it hurt so much.
Kintaro?
I love you...!
Kintaro...
She finally admitted it.
I know you must feel torn.
But won't you consider her feelings, too?
I will.
Go ahead.
Thanks.
Ryuta...
You've got to slow down.
Right. Eat more slowly.
He follows your example.
That's right.
Kintaro!
Mr. Maeda...
Morning.
Got a minute?
Masumi rejected me because of you.
Lemme hit you once.
Stud!
I can't get mad at you.
Mr. Maeda!
Lucky dog.
Mr. Maeda!
Think it over, about Masumi.
I will.
Masumi, good morning!
Good morning.
Please continue to help mel
Same here.
I'll submit this to Mr. Takatsukasa.
It's sure to be approved.
Good luck.
Thank you.
Sales Department 1.
Arai? What's up?
Really?
I see.
Alright.
What's wrong?
It wasn't just Tonan Seiki.
We were also barred from the bidding
for Tobari Kosan's condo project.
Is that true?
Something's going on.
You have a visitor, Kin - chan.
Thank you for helping me.
I was foolish to attempt suicide.
That's right.
Suicide?!
Mr. Yajima stopped me.
My eyes were opened. I'll start all over again.
I've finally found the courage.
Is that so?
I'm glad l didn't die.
I'm really glad.
Thank you!
I'll never forget you as long as I live.
Good luck.
You, too.
Your company's in trouble, too, but...
You'll be fine no matter where you go.
Mr. Noda, what do you mean by that?
They say your main bank is cutting your financing.
Didn't you know?
That's why Tonan Seiki refused to Iet you bid.
They said they couldn't deal with a shaky company.
Sir, is Yamato in trouble?
Why?
Tonan Seiki removed us from bidding on their new project,
because they learned our main bank was cutting our funding.
Someone told me.
That's what the Tonan Seiki president told me, too.
Is it true?
We are having a hard time with money.
but it's not so bad that the bank has to cut our funding.
Times are bad.
It's true that our relations with the bank are strained,
but it's the same everywhere.
But other clients probably heard the rumor
and are shutting us out of bidding for projects.
At this rate...!
I received that report, too.
Someone's purposely spreading that rumor.
Who is it?
I've got a good idea.
But until we get concrete proof
we'll have to let them go.
I'm Imamura, Shinjuku branch manager of Showa Bank.
Please sit down.
I already spoke to Mr. Oshima and Mr. Takatsuka.
Are you really going to pay the overdue ¥20 billion
owed by Yamato Construction?
Yes, I am.
Pardon my rudeness.
but I checked up on Daiichi Sogyo's assets.
There's no problem.
It's run by your father, isn't it?
Yes.
Mr. Tomioka will inherit Daiichi Sogyo someday.
I've already explained how Yamato will change
when Mr. Oshima takes over.
Mr. Imamura, when I stage my comeback,
I must have the support of Showa Bank.
Very well. I understand.
I'll give you my support, Mr. Oshima.
Thank you, sir.
Manager, please!
Tell us!
Who's spreading the rumors about our funding being cut?!
Stop it! Get out!
Sir, please tell us! Who's spreading the rumors?
Please!
I found out who's backing Oshima.
Who?
Daiichi Sogyo.
Isn't that a loan company?
They used to be a finance broker,
but they've spread to real estate and other areas.
Tomioka Hironobu's the president.
But he's a shrewd one.
He uses his Executive Director son to pull dirty stunts.
Tomioka....
I'll be counting on your help.
Of course.
I'll call again.
Kin - chan...
It's good to see you.
I'm Tomioka Shuhei.
Who're you?
You don't remember me, do you?
I'll come someday to pay my respects.
Make me company president.
That's the only way to save Yamato.
Let's rule the world together.
Mr. Yajima's acting strange.
Will he really crush Yamato?
I'll kill him!
I want Yamato.