I'll never forget how you humiliated me!
I'll see you fired.
Remember that!
I'm not talking about that!
Stop it, Kintaro!
What a hotheaded fool!
Soak your head and cool down!
What's wrong?
Right out front
he was grabbing Oshima.
Sir...
Yamato's being barred from bidding...
hecause of Oshima, right?
Probably.
Granny says he's in cahoots with Daiichi Sogyo,
and plotting something.
Should we ignore it?!
We won't be able to trap him unless we let him loose.
You see?
That's why you can't be losing your temper!
Got that?!
I understand!
Dad...
Mr. Takatsukasa is here.
Have him come in.
Sir, the master plan for Station City is done.
It Is?
Please sit down.
Here it is.
Now, here's an original concept.
This is good!
What would you know?
Dad...!
I like it.
Let's go with this.
Thank you, sir.
We'll begin work on the basic design at once.
Blasted Oshima! He spread those lies!
Is he trying to get back at Yamato by ruining it?
All he cares about is his own personal gain.
He's probably plotting something much worse.
Worse?!
If he's involved
in the cancellation of Yamato's funding,
what're his plans for Yamato?
What happens if the funding is cut?
If the main bank cuts Yamato's funding,
the company goes under.
Things aren't that bad, are they?
Of course not!
But at this rate!
What would Oshima have to gain by it?
That's the problem.
Didn't Mr. Yamato say Daiichi Sogyo backed Oshima?
Daiichi Sogyo?!
You know it?
They're a sponsor for Station City that I'm working on.
That means...!
Takatsukasa's involved, too!
It's possible.
Maybe Oshima wants to be president of Yamato?
If that's true...
He wants power!
But how...?! Is Oshima still powerful?!
Damn! All we can do is guess!
Isn't there a way to find out for sure?
Then it's true that Showa Bank's cutting our funding?
Yes.
What's going to become of Yamato?
It'll be interesting to see what they'll do.
Is It really safe to join with Oshima?
Isn't he just fighting for reinstatement?
Don't worry.
I don't plan on going under with him.
What're you planning?
Kintaro!
Slow down, will you?
Do you want me to get attacked by somebody?
I'm sorry.
Kintaro?
Mom told me...
You said you'd think about me seriously?
What did you mean by that?
Yajima Kintaro?
Who're you?
Come with us.
Whats the idea?!
Magnificent!
That's enough, boys. Thanks.
Kintaro!
I said, "That's enough," didn't I?
Didn't I say, "That's enough ?!"
Didn't I say that?!
You're great. Kin - chan. You haven't changed a bit.
Who the heck are you?
Tomioka Shuhei. You don't seem to remember.
I was a lieutenant in the Haneda Air Punks Gang.
Haneda Air Punks?
But we were absorbed by your gang and broke up.
I remember the Great Run of October 30.
I rode, too!
You're a salaryman now, aren't you?
"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
TOMIOKA Shimizu Koji
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
A visitor is waiting in the lobby.
Who?
A Mr. Tomioka.
What's wrong?
Excuse me a minute.
Kin - chan...
I'm sorry about last night.
Id like to discuss something with you.
What?
Not here.
What'd you want to discuss?
I checked up on you.
Even as a salary man, you're doing great things.
It's just like you.
Won't you work with me?
Work?
I work at my dad's company.
Daiichi Sogyo.
Daiichi Sogyo?
We're involved in one of Yamato's projects.
Let's work together!
It's useless to stay here!
Whaddya mean by that?
Don't you have to do a lot of leg work?
We're bigger, with subsidiary firms.
Kin - chan...
Let's rule the world together.
Come meet my dad. I'll call again.
Kin-chan, was that the man from last night?
Last night?
Who's that?
He's one of Kin - chan's biker friends.
But he's creepy.
What is he?
His father owns Daiichi Sogyo.
Daiichi Sogyo?!
Granny Nakamura?
Okay. Send her in.
Excuse me.
Mrs. Nakamura, it's been a long time.
What an office. Typical of the newly rich.
You're the sole company not affected by the slump?
I'm not doing as well as you.
I don't make dirty money like you, so I don't have much.
You never change. Please sit down.
What fine leather. Wasn't this expensive?
What brings you here today?
You seem to be planning something big.
So I wanted in on it.
What do you mean?
Playing dumb?
Absolutely not.
Excuse me.
I have an important guest now. Later.
No, I can always come back...
Excuse me.
Fancy meeting you here.
Mr. Tomioka is a sponsor for one of our projects.
Is that so?
See you again.
Make me rich!
Friend of yours?
She's a close friend of our Mr. Yamato.
Is that so?
Please be careful.
Watch the old lady that just left.
Yes, sir.
By the way, Mr. Takatsukasa...
Does a Yajima Kintaro work at Yamato?
Yes, he does.
Is he capable?
Why, sir?
When my worthless son was in a gang,
he worshipped the man.
He thinks Yajima can help us.
True, as an ally, he'd be very helpful.
But it might not be easy...
To make him join us?
I believe so.
Takatsukasa?
He said they were sponsoring one of his projects.
Maybe he brought Oshima and Daiichi Sogyo together.
Excuse me.
Takatsukasa...
Mr. Yajima wishes to see you at once.
Send him in.
What's up?
I'll be going now.
Please listen, too.
Sit!
One of my fellow biker friends is a Tomioka Shuhei.
His father is president of Daiichi Sogyo.
The second generation?
You know him?
He's just a leg man for his father.
What about him?
He asked me to work for them.
I want to go...
and see how Oshima and Daiichi Sogyo are connected.
What do you think?
I see.
That might be a good idea.
Is that all right with you?
A self - sacrifice?
Sir...
Let me do it.
I'm...
all for it.
Beard the lion in his den?
Fine!
Try it, Kintaro.
Go into the lion's den.
Yes, sir!
The father's an evil man, so be careful.
Also...
Don't tell anyone.
Not even your closest friends.
Not even Masumi.
I understand.
"Beard the lion in his den."
And "self - sacrifice."
Yamato said that?
That's what they discussed.
Yajima Kintaro's playing a secret agent?
Threy're on to you people. Should you be laughing?
Did you know?
What?
Mr. Yajima's leaving Yamato.
I think he's been recruited.
Kin - chan would never do that!
He'd never abandon Yamato!
You're so naive.
You don't have to believe me.
It's Yajima.
I'm leaving now.
Sir, I'm leaving for a while.
Picking Ryuta up?
I'll be right back.
Way to go, Kin - chan!
Anyhow, let me meet your father.
Kintaro!
Where're you going?
Out.
That man...
He left with the Daiichi Sogyo son?!
Kin - chan was acting strange.
He said he was going to pick Ryuta up.
He lied?
Why should he?
Don't ask me.
Heard about Mr. Yajima?
What is it?
He was recruited? I don't believe it.
Recruited?
He's leaving Yamato for another company.
Kin - chan?
That's ridiculous!
Let's ask him, though.
Dad...
I've brought him.
This is the Yajima Kintaro I always talk about.
You are?
"Kintaro"? A fine name.
How do you do? I'm Yajima Kintaro.
Don't be so formal.
Shuhei's told me about you.
Is that so?
Combine pachinko and racing?
That's some idea.
If you succeed, you'II make trillions.
You did amazing work.
Shuhei really wants you to work for us.
I don't know what kind of work you do, sir.
We're mainly in financing and real estate,
among many enterprises.
Our company has not been hurt by the slump.
Our abundant cash resources will take us even farther.
Kin - chan...
Don't stay with a company that's cash-poor.
Are you talking about Yamato?
That's about it.
Soon Mr. Oshima will be company president there.
But he's only a decoration.
Yamato will eventually belong to Dad.
Shuhei! Keep quiet!
Kin - chan, let's work together.
Kintaro, won't you help my incompetent son?
Please let me think about it.
We'll be expecting an answer.
Is that true?!
Mr. Yamato and Yajima Kintaro are on to us.
There's no mistake. Secretary Sakurai Kyoko said so.
Is that so?
We'd better get moving, then.
I agree, sir.
Where IS he at a time like this?!
Is he really going to abandon Yamato?
Kin - chan would never do that!
I was just kidding.
Kintaro!
Welcome back.
What's everybody doing here?
Where were you, Mr. Yajirna?
No place special.
What is it?
There's a strange rumor about you.
Rumor?
We believe in you.
They say you're leaving us for another company!
You didn't know?
It's just a rumor, right?
Of course!
Thats right! Just a groundless rumor!
Who's spreading such rumors?
We believe you!
So don't be afraid to talk to us.
Kintaro was recruited?
I didn't say it.
Sit down!
You believe that stupid rumor?
Who's going to believe in him, if not you?!
I do believe in him!
I do, but...
"But" what?
Kintaro's standoffish.
He won't tell me anything.
In work, there're things you just can't talk about.
You know that!
You've got to try to understand Kintaro!
I do!
Then what's the problem?
If that's the caes, you'll never be a good wife to Kintaro.
Oh, Mom!
May I come in?
Please.
Is Ryuta asleep?
Kintaro?
Why won't you tell me anything?
What do you mean?
It's nothing.
Sorry.
Night.
Mama!
Morning, Ryuta.
Good morning.
Please look after Ryuta.
I will.
Bye, Ryuta.
Kintaro!
Yes?
I'd like to talk to you.
About Ryuta?
It's about me.
May I come tonight?
Of course.
Morning!
Look.
What's that?
People from Showa Bank.
It's finally come.
What?
Our funding's cut.
Sir! I must talk to you!
What's wrong?
About our financing.
I'm going to see the bank representatives now.
Good luck, sir!
As stated in the settlement of accounts,
our bank can no longer continue to finance you.
But this sudden, drastic step...
is difficult to understand!
The overdue payment had already been discussed!
It's truly a sad thing for our bank.
What's so "sad"?
You're short-sighted arid only care about self-preservation!
We're investing in manpower and technology...
20 years into the future!
Do you truly care about the future of Japan's economy?!
Have they cut off our finances, sir?
They're nothing but loan sharks!
What's the idea?!
Shut up!
You're the one who made Showa Bank do this!
Why're you ruining Yamato?!
Stop it, Kintaro! Let go!
Leave the rest to me!
Mr. Yamato, what will you do?
How will you survive with no financing?
I can pay the overdue ¥20 billion.
20 billion?
But make me company president at the board meeting.
Call an emergency board meeting.
Kintaro! What're you doing here?
Mr. Yamato's with Oshima.
Sir!
Oshima said he'd pay the 20 billion?!
So that's it?
Daiichi Sogyo is going to put up the money.
I suppose so.
The bank's stupid, too.
They're only helping Oshima because they want the money.
What a worthless bank.
You must never make Oshima the company president.
I'll pay the 20 billion somehow.
You?! How?!
Leave it to me.
It's finally come.
I'm grateful that you introduced me to Daiichi Sogyo.
When I'm company president, be my right-hand man.
Oshima aside, what's Daiichi Sogyo's motive?
I can't believe...
Tomioka's lending Oshima the money just for the interest.
What do you think, Kintaro?
Tomioka does seem to be after something else.
Something else?
Ryunosuke
Maybe he's after Yamato.
That could be it, Kintaro.
Please wait a while longer.
I'll find proof!
The old lady?
Got it.
Bank Manager?
I have something important to discuss. Will you see me?
I'll come right now.
Come in.
Kintaro, have you decided to join us?
Please wait just a while longer.
What do you mean?
Sir, may I ask a question?
What did Shuhei mean...
when he said Yamato would belong to you eventually?
Yajima, I believe...
there are two kinds of men.
Ambitious men who rule others,
and losers who are content working for others.
I'll tell you, because you show promise.
My purpose is to use Oshima,
and, with my money for support,
I'll take over Yamato.
The only ones at Yamato that I find promising
are you and Takatsukasa.
If you'll work together.
Daiichi Sogyo will be even stronger.
Like the legendary boy, Kintaro.
Won't you make your big dreams come true?
Thank you for coming.
Is something wrong?
There's an emergency board meeting tomorrow morning.
Mr. Oshima will make his move.
So I'd like to ask you something.
When Mr. Oshima is president.
I want independent control of my project.
Did Mr. Oshima agree?
Please keep it from him.
I understand.
I'll tell my father.
Thank you.
Mr. Takatsukasa...
You're quite cunning yourself, aren't you?
By the way you shouldn't hire Yajima Kintaro.
He's using you to spy on Daiichi Sogyo.
Kin - chan, a spy?! That's crazy.
You're naive.
If Yajima Kintaro does that,
I'll kill him!
May I speak to you?
Welcome home. Ryuta's teacher is waiting.
First, I'd like to speak to you.
About Daiichi Sogyo?
Come in. Shut the door.
I just met with the president of Daiichi Sogyo.
And?
He's not just lending the money to Oshima.
He's using Oshima to take over Yamato.
He said so himself.
I thought so. That's just like him.
What should we do?
Keep Oshima from becoming president.
How?
Move the mat.
I've been saving this just for such an emergency!
I'm home!
Welcome home.
Sorry I'm late.
I have to talk to Teacher. Will you play downstairs?
Sorry, Ryuta.
What did you want to see me about?
This Sunday...
I have to go home to Matsumoto for a marriage meeting.
A marriage meeting?
My father's a soba maker, who runs a small diner.
He's a man who insists on tradition and quality.
He's ordered me to meet the man, at least.
He's a soba-maker that my father likes.
Is that so?
I love you.
I love Ryuta, too.
Kintaro, what should I do?
Please tell me.
I don't want to leave you and Ryuta!
We don't want you to go, either.
You're not stopping me, are you?
I understand.
Thank you very much.
I drew you.
Ryuta...!
See you tomorrow.
Good bye!
Teacher...
Good bye.
Teacher?
She was crying...?
Did something happen?
She's having a marriage meeting back home.
Where's "home"?
Matsumoto.
If it works out, will she go to Matsumoto?
Maybe so.
We'll miss her.
Nakamura residence.
Hello.
Yes, he Is.
It's the proprietress from Jardin.
This is Kintaro.
What's the matter?
Fine.
I'm going out for a minute.
She was crying.
That man's always making women cry.
Misuzu!
Kin - chan...!
What's wrong?
Thank you, Kin - chan.
Did something bad happen again?
I'm thinking of quitting the club.
Then what will you do?
I want to be your wife.
Can't I?
But you and I...
We're what?
Say it.
You're not the wifely type!
That's cruel.
That's not what I meant...
You singlehandedly run that terrific club in Ginza.
I think it's awesome!
That bar has real class.
And you run it alone.
It's wasteful for you to be a housewife.
I changed after meeting you.
In the past, I could handle any crude customer.
And it never drained me.
But since I fell in love with you,
it's gotten harder.
I want to be true to my feelings.
Do you dislike me?
Of course not!
Then please have me.
Please!
I'm home
Work's difficult, but so's your personal life, huh?
It's fine to be popular, but...
Are you thinking about Masumi, too?
Of course, I am.
Good.
Don't make women cry!
Go ahead.
This sardine's delicious!
Right, Ryuta?
Like father, like son.
You're not like me at all, though.
True.
That's mean!
Mean!
You sound just like her.
Mama!
Good morning, Ryuta.
Morning!
Both Ryuta and I will miss you.
But...
I understand. I'm sorry about last night.
I'm going to have that marriage meeting.
Really?
But I'll if decide if I marry or not.
It's awful, Kintaro!
Why?
The main bank cut our funding.
So they're calling an emergency board meeting.
Is that so?
But it'll be fine!
How?
Kintaro!
I'm going to see Mr. Yamato.
It's finally happening, Mr. Takatsukasa.
I have one concern, sir.
Old Mrs. Nakamura might interfere.
Mrs. Nakamura?
She's a major stockholder and friendly with Mr. Yamato.
She's amassed an incredible fortune.
I've taken precautions, however.
Rest assured, sir.
Yajima, it's not like you to spy on others.
It's too late, anyway.
As of today, Mr. Yamato's finished.
Will you go down with him?
Of course.
Excuse me!
Learn anything?
Tomioka himself told me...
Daiichi Sogyo's using Oshima to take over Yamato!
I thought so.
Sir, you've got to stop Oshima at the meeting!
Of course!
Kayo's going around now to help me.
Good luck!
Leave it to me!
Nakamura Kayo?
What's it to you?
Will you come with us?
Forget it.
Mom?!
Mom!!