A messenger from west will bring about perils to you!
Our sales have been declining significantly.
She definitely will become the saviour of our company!
- It's a good workplace. - Thanks to you, isn't it?
In form of a dialogue...
Fujiko-san shows a solution to people's everyday problems.
This is a series I've imagined.
We survived thanks to this!
Your advice has saved those couple!!
Kirinaka-san! You are definitely the saviour of our company!
Yes. 30 crates order for Fujiko-san Soy Sauce.
What? 40 crates?
You want "Stranded in Mountain" version which came out on TV, right?
Yes. Thank you for your order.
Ah... no more please...
My back hurts. It's a Fujiko-san's boom out there.
- Thanks for the hard work. - Talking from morning makes my throat soar.
It's your fault, Kirinaka-san.
- I'm sorry. - I'm just joking.
- Yosh. - What's that?
Consultation box.
It's collecting any request for Fujiko-san Gentle Advice.
Not only she gives consultations...
but also for those who wants directly consult to her.
With this, Fujiko-san will answer them gently, just like she always does.
- That's a good idea. - Just like Tokugawa Yoshimune in Heisei Era.
- That's somewhat different. - What does it supposed to mean?
It's very popular, right? Fujiko-san Careless Advice.
- It's "Gentle". - Oh yes, that one.
Gentle, gentle.
Right now, I'm really enjoying my job.
Got the feeling this is a job that's really worth to do.
I think I finally take a step forward.
That's a good sign.​
But, don't be attached to your job too deeply...
or the same thing will happen again like the last time.
Same thing?
You don't mix your work and sentiment up, do you?
Don't worry about that.
It's good then if you say so.
Episode 4 The Job of Rice Crackers Packaging (Last Part)
Thank you, Everyone! Thanks for the good work.
President's very exited today.
Today, there is a person I'd like to introduce.
It's the person you've already known. Fujita-san, please!
We survived thanks to this!
Everyone, thank you very much for holding this gathering.
She's especially coming here to see the person in charge...
of Fujiko-san Gentle Advice in order to say her gratitude.
Kirinaka-san! Come forward, quick!
Quick!
- You're the one who made this? - Yes, I am.
Ah! I really wanted to meet you!
You're my saviour.
There's one more thing. Unexpectedly, Fujita-san's first name is...
Wow! It's Fujiko-san!
I believe this is a some sort of fate.
If you don't mind, maybe I can offer a hand in Thousand Cranes Pastry?
I want to repay your kindness.
I'm grateful for your consideration, but to employ a new worker is a bit...
- Of course it's a volunteer job. - You're hired!
- Well then, let's take a picture! - Take it.
- Please get a bit closer. - Handshake, shake her hand!
Smile!
That's it! O KA KI!
Our products have been sold out! Indefinitely until further notice.
People at the neighbourhood told me they can't buy from the back-door route.
- I even saw one got resale online. - That popular, huh.
Wow, You've got popular as well.
Kirinaka-san! Help with this as well.
- What are those? - It's from our customer.
They want advices from Fujiko-san.
- This much? - Yes.
Everyone, Thank you for your hard work.
Please enjoy yourself with this.
This looks good!
I put yoghurt and mayonnaise to richen its taste.
This is genuinely "Fujiko-san Gentle Advice"!
Just saying!
Hey, the stage's ready.
- Let's go. - I'm going!
Eh? What is it?
What? What?
We're your fan. Handshake please!
No, I'm just offering a hand.
- They are the leading part! - Could we take a picture? Please!
- This is bad. - Please.
- Well, if you don't mind! - Thank you very much!
- Thank you - Well..
Like this?
- Thank you very much! - Arara, you don't mind right?
Yes yes yes. Pose!
"When you run out of shampoo, using soap instead will makes hairs stiff.
What should we do, then?"
Knock! Knock! Excuse me!
What do you want?
I'm going to help here, too.
Hmm?
Ara?!
Ah, for this you can easily wash it with citric acid.
- If that still happens, you could use vinegar or lemon instead. - Is that so?
Since I'm a housewife, I believe I'll be useful.
Please ask me anything, I'll hear all of your problems.
- Okay... - I will do anything.
Somehow, she's sucking my life out.
Yo! Mr. president!
Everyone, I will tell you an important thing.
On this occasion, our Thousand Cranes Pastry will...
Will what?!
We will build a new factory overseas!!
- Ah, it's happening again. - His "everything is possible" policy.
We will reaching all customers around the world with our products.
To achieve that, our company will promoting an Icon Girl.
Something we should celebrate as the first one. The woman you've all known.
Fujita Fujiko-san!
Everyone, this is very embarrassing. I'm looking forward to work with you.
Yo! Fujiko-san!
Well, she doesn't look embarrassed at all.
Relation between co-workers become much worse, it's very hard to work.
You heard that friends from work have become very unkind toward you.
Have your work and private life become worsen?
- Hey, about Fujiko-san... - Don't talk about her.
- What? - Eh?
I'm asking about Fujiko-san Soy Sauce.
Ah, that Fujiko-san.
That product, has become a rare goods right?
- I want eat one. - It's already sold out.
Ah... Then when it's selling again.
For pete's sake, just eat un-deep-fried Ika & Mirin already.
What're you angry at?
The horns of rhinos are believed have the effect hardening human body hair.
Hah? Body hair?
Everyone, thank you for all of your support.
- She's a life saver, thank god she's coming. - But, that woman...
How long she's planning to keep working here?
- What? - After all, she's using our company as a stepping stone.
Doesn't she deliberately makes herself contented about all of this, right?
My thoughts exactly.
- What do you mean by that? - Well, somehow she...
But, our sales keep increasing. What's more, the company is in safe state.
- That's a great thing, right? - That's not the problem.
Excuse me. Handshake please.
- Voilà. - Wow.
It's been a hectic job, right?
I'm getting worried if you haven't eat properly.
I'm very grateful, but how about your job?
It's okay to skip your work?
Ah, it's okay. It's about lunch break time anyway.
- Really? - Yes, come on, eat that.
Knock! Knock!
Ara! What a coincidence!
- Why is she here? - Oh my! Is he your man?
Nice to meet you. I'm an employee here, Fujita Fujiko-san.
- You what!? - You're "We survived thanks to this!", right?
- Ah, I'm so happy. How did you know that? - Well, you're famous after all.
I don't intend to be one, though.
- I'm so ashamed! - Hey! I'm falling.
- Ah! Fried chicken! Looks delicious! - Want a bite?
Hey!
- Let's Partake! - That's the biggest one...
How's the taste? It's my first time to make one.
Hmm, let's see... It's quite technique you used, I think.
But, can I give you one "Gentle Advice"?
- Yes please. - The thing about bento is...
it has to stay delicious even if it gets cooled down.
So, you have to put a bit more seasoning.
- That's why this taste a little weak. - That's very informative.
That's right. You should come to my place next time.
- I'm going to teach you from the beginning. - Thank you very much.
Eh? You're going?
- Let's go together. - Bah.
- What're you angry about? - I'm not!
- Must be jealous. - Excuse me!?
My life was saved by you right?
That's why I'm doing my best to return your favour.
You're lucky to have her here.
Oh, you're a bad boy!
Gimme some space, will you?
What's the deal with her?
I'm busy! I'm busy!
Next job is commentator at TV station.
Hey!
Oh my god, this is so boring.
Maybe, we should be a bit gaudy?
Let's just say... "I'm doing double affair, what should I do?" or...
"As of result of grandpa's inheritance...
family plunges into internal dispute", just like that!
That's not Fujiko-san-like.
It's not a matter about choosing a subject.
Please don't get wrong idea. With this...
I'm thinking it'll provide benefits for our company.
- It's just the opposite! - Eh?
Kirinaka-san. Try to calm down, okay.
- What now? - You have a bad complexion.
Maybe you push yourself too hard?
I believe it's because you're only thinking about work, right?
Maybe you should take a rest for a while?
Like I said, try to calm down.
How about you take 2 or 3 days off?
Don't feel so depressed.
It's only product packaging, right?
You said "only"...
Maybe it's time to move to another job.
Wait, I'm still...
still want to continue?
I've already told you. Do not mix your work and sentiment up.
I'm not sure about that...
Mr.President? Can I talk for a bit?
Sure.
Maybe the previous sampling job is better than this?
I'm home.
Welcome back.
Excuse me for disturbing!
Please come in.
Why are you here?
I have come to visit since I'm worried about you.
- She's going to teach me how to cook. - It's a warm stew for dinner.
- It's full of Jun-chan's love. - Jun-chan!?
- Don't say that, Fujiko-san. - Ah, that's right.
I have one thing to inform you. Take a look at this.
What's this?
You got weary right? On this occasion...
I thought it'd be helpful if I renew its package.
So I suggested it to president.
And he gave his consent.
- Hah?! - I was thinking it really hard.
I'm hoping this package will suit your taste.
How's your thinking about this?
So this is the rare one.
- Ara, Cangrejo Obayashi. - You know that?
- Well, it's a local football team. - I'm happy to hear that.
But, they played only to lose. They sure were a let down.
It was a team destined only to lose anyway.
Eh... Yo-you're right.
- Well, let's get started already. - Ah, right.
- Please go home. - Don't be so modest.
I'm not being modest, please go home.
Eh?
Ah, I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
Maybe her condition still isn't well enough?
It seems like that. Maybe another time.
Kasumi.
- Why you didn't get angry? - What?
Isn't it frustrating?
Being told like that, you were laughing like an idiot.
You were stood frozen while listening her trap, shame on you!
You're also running away, right?
You yourself took a day off,right? I believe something must happened.
No.
I'm never thinking that I've made a bad decision by running away.
I believe at some point people have to pull back.
I'm different from you.
I'm different!
Obayashi Bus Community Thousand Cranes Pastry Bus Stop Canary Bus Transportation
Sir.
Kirinaka-san. How's your condition?
I have something to discuss.
As you already know...
an election is needed to make a package's new series.
With that, what kind of series befitting for Fujiko-san Soy Sauce?
"Gentle Advice" or "Bold Advice Centre"?
Shall we do the election?
- Good idea! - I approved! - Me too!
Approved!
Okay, I understand. A week from now....
we will holding a general election.
Me!! Me! Me!
I have a brilliantly great plan.
We're doing a consensus now...
How about hearing from the customers themselves?
We attach voting right on the product.
I think the sales will increase significantly.
That's a nice idea!
Everyone, please be ready for a busy day.
It would've been the best if you had stayed off from this.
I want to ask one thing from you.
About what?
Your life saved by "Fujiko-san Gentle Advice"...
yet, you intend to crush it with your own hand.
and you're okay with that?
I wonder what you're talking about?
It's not like Fujiko-san will disappear...
it's just a change of colour, right?
Is that so?
I'm sorry. I'm not getting the gist of your question.
I will come out as a winner.
For the sake of continuance of "Fujiko-san Gentle Advice"...
please give your one precious vote!
Your vote please!
"Drink a tea alone, drink liquors together".
Anyone interested in Fujiko-san Soy Sauce?
Please give your vote for "Fujiko-san Gentle Advice"!
We humbly asking for your cooperation.
You're too stiff. Shout it more.
Hey people!!
This is the same one from the TV.
Fujita Fujiko. It's Fujita Fujiko!
Fujiko-san will answer any of your problems.
I'll deliver a bold, straightforward useful advice to you.
Everyone on internet are tangled by her.
Is there any way to win them over?
Don't worry, there's a chance to win if our colleagues work in hands together.
- But how we do that? - Grass-roots movement.​
Let's collect all of their support by approach them steadily one by one.
- Let's do that! - Steadily, Gently.
Thank you guys.
Hey, at the next election...
please choose "Gentle Advice".
Hey, gather around. Here here here.
Keep this one secret from president.
How about give a vote to "Gentle Advice"?
For the next election, vote for "Gentle Advice".
Please tell this as well to everyone in delivery department.
Leave it to me.
Let's see the result of the 88th Thousand Cranes General Election!
First, all votes from the customers.
"Gentle Advice" got 872 votes.
"Bold Advice" got 1348 votes.
Next, the number of votes from the employees...
"Gentle Advice"...
2 votes!
Only 2 votes?
"Bold Advice"...
29 votes!
For the next package series, it's been decided we use "Bold Advice Centre".
Everyone, thank you very much.
I lost...
Kasumi...
There's still one announcement to make.
From today on, Fujita Fujiko-san officially will become one of our employee.
I'm confident I'll be an useful asset for you.
Please take care of me.
Fujita-san will be in charge of creating package series.
As for Kirinaka-san you will be moved to public relation section.
- Public relation? - Yes, this is a substantial promotion.
I'm not really interested in...
Leave it to me for Fujiko-san's problem.
Anyone can do a job like this.
- Anyone? - That's right.
As long as it's delicious, fun, and makes profit...
- Anything else isn't a problem. - Ara Mr. president!
It'd be bad if it ain't selling.
But of course!
You did great. Good job.
Who's that guy?
Sir.
Although I'm here just for a moment, thank you for taking care of me.
Eh? Wait a minute!
I did what I wanted.
I just lost from a match.
That's obvious.
I'm also shouldn't have run away.
Kirinaka-san!
We're really sorry.
- You don't have to be sorry. - It's not that.
Actually, Fujiko-san told us something.
We will receive a gift of money if we vote for her.
It's not about returning the loss from kimono I bought any more...
There's also my son's exam.
- My kids are still little, so... - We're sorry.
It's really okay.
Honestly, I'm feeling a sense of relief.
If somehow I'd grow tired of my job...
I was thinking It'd good if the sales of Fujiko-san were plummeted.
If that happens, I'm not qualified to work here.
You guys, please don't overwork yourself.
Kirinaka-san, you look like Fujiko-san.
I'm not comparing you with that jerk.
She's like an alive version of "Gentle Advice", right?
Beyond my vain struggle
seems I've found something even precious
So, it's okay if I terminate your contract?
Yes.
Well, before I introduce you to the next job....
It's capturing a great focus point for the next job.
Focus point?
Hey, let's drink this wine together.
Before that, come here for a sec.
What is it?
Kasumi, let's get married.
Married...
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- Jeanne Line has already come out! - Jeanne Line?
I want to feel excitement, even for a bit.
I want to support you.
- What're you doing with my husband!? - I'm not doing anything.
I'm very happy having to meet with you.
It looks like someone watching me.