Sauce for the fish you're preparing for dinner.
Okay.
It's good. Thank you.
Lunch for table 2 and 5...
- is not ready yet? - I'm doing it now.
It's tough for only two of us to handle the cooking.
- Are you okay? - I'm totally fine.
I can do the work of 5 persons.
Eguchi-san... around 3 persons.
Therefore, together, we can do the work of 8 persons.
- Why are you 2 persons more than me? - (Haru) Well, I'm...
going to prepare the hot pot for dinner.
The hot pot has become our signature dish.
Thanks to the princesses.
But, why is the hot pot dish called Printemps Vielle Fondue?
It is a combination of both our names.
It means "Hot pot of spring river".
Nobody is calling it by that name though.
Then, I am the "river"?
(Manahira princesses' meal was hot pot? Hotel Grande Inversao answers.) (Tanzawa) Thank you very much.
The interviewer team will arrive soon.
(Sakurai Sana) Okay. I'll handle it.
(Kozue) This hotel is doing well.
Someone said it's that not easy...
- for things to get better. - Yea, I said that!
I didn't know the princesses would say...
- so much about this hotel. - I'm just joking.
But, in this situation, this hotel's loan...
At this rate, we can pay off the loan, and become profitable in 2 years.
Then, we can even open a branch.
I can be the General Manager there.
Right?
It's just a slight boom in business now.
Just as Tokisada-san said...
- it's not that easy. - Yes.
You're completely different from a few months ago.
You've gotten used to your position.
Well then, I'm going to welcome our guests.
- Okay. - Okay.
So many things changed just because of that new person.
(Fujii) Ukai-san?
(Fujii) Are you Ukai-san?
You're Ukai-san, right?
So, you are here.
I see.
Um, who are you people?
We're doing a shooting for this hotel...
I am Fujii.
As usual, you're running a hotel dressed like that.
I am sorry.
We requested many times for interview during your time in Baliston...
but were rejected.
I'm happy it turned out this way.
Right? Right?
This means the rumor was true?
Rumor?
The rumor that you were kicked out from Baliston Hotel.
To search for the world's best bed-making skills...
I work devotedly every day under Master and sis.
Such a pretty cleaning staff will surely...
become people's topic of conversation.
The camera is not capturing us at all.
They only choose the good looking people.
(Fujii) The current Deputy Manager, Ukai-san...
was chosen by the General Manager.
- Yes. That's right. - Yes. Hold on!
- That.. - I'll say that.
(Fujii) Can you tell us the details?
- Me? - Me?
(Fujii) Both of you. (Naomi, Abe) Okay.
(Hotel Grande Inversao) (Naomi) I am..
About the event for Inversao's 50th anniversary...
(50th Anniversary Fireworks Festival) I'd like to use this plan.
- I understand. - Really?
- We can do it? - Yes!
That's great!
This plan is my longtime dream.
General Manager, thank you.
Don't mention it.
I'll announce it in our meeting
Okay.
This is great.
Fireworks festival?
Yes, I want this to be the hotel's 50th anniversary event.
We held this event before.
Yes, 20 years ago, for the 30th anniversary event.
This is my dream.
Lots of people gathering to celebrate the hotel's birthday.
And at that place, colorful fireworks soar into the sky.
Just imagining it makes me excited!
- Right? General Manager. - Yes.
According to our material, the guests were very happy at that time.
This should be able to evoke their memories of the past.
To make my dream come true, I got this a long time ago...
pyrotechnician license!
- You'll launch the fireworks on your own? - Of course.
Now you're launching your idea.
For the 40th anniversary event 10 years ago...
this was planned too, but...
was canceled due to bad weather and strong winds.
The interviewers will be here next week on the anniversary day, right?
If we fail...
at that time.
- Hey, don't joke about that. - You're right.
However, this is also Ukai-san's dream...
we must make it a success.
How about the application for approval?
I have submitted that in advance.
Considering the safe distance, we launch the fireworks from the other side of the lake?
We'll build the launching pad there just like 20 years ago.
Hold on. Why do you know so much?
After all, everyone has dreamed of being a pyrotechnician.
Don't tell me you have the license too!
Of course I have it. But I haven't actually tried it yet.
There're 2 pyrotechnicians in a hotel of this size...
what kind of hotel is this!?
(Haru) That's great! I should get the license too.
Forget about that.
Even if the weather is bad on the day of the anniversary...
we must make sure the guests have a good time...
we'll prepare some stalls and performances at the lobby.
Pierre-san, Otawara-san, Hattori-san...
- please take care of the preparations. - Certainly.
Then, the food there...
I think we need to prepare a large amount...
both of you please take care of that.
- Okay. - Then, the drinks...
Edagawa-san, can you prepare that?
Okay, got it.
Next, we pray for good weather...
while preparing to enjoy the fireworks with the guests!
Everyone, thank you!
(Yuko) Sakurai General Manager.
Ah, you scared me.
I need to talk to you about the fireworks festival.
Okay.
Actually, I found this.
(Interview hotel staff)
(Truth about Hotel Grande Inversao)
This belongs to the interviewer team?
I think this is suspicious.
During the interview just now...
he mainly asked about the relationship among the employees.
We're at the center of attention now...
I'm afraid they may report something bad about us.
I'm thinking about something too.
No, don't worry.
Because of this, the anniversary event is risky.
We'll proceed as planned.
We've even put the weather into consideration...
I want Ukai-san to fulfill his dream.
Okay.
I understand.
Damn! That damn interview!
- What happened? - I thought...
they'd ask for my important opinions...
I even prepared quotes by Shakespeare...
but they asked totally different things.
Forget about Shakespeare...
don't you think this is strange?
They've only asked about unrelated things.
That's right. They've only asked about the...
- General Manager and Ukai-san. - I see.
However, I couldn't tell much about Ukai-san.
If the public knows the Deputy Manager is dressed like that...
I don't know how they will react.
If the content focuses on that, the public may react negatively.
I heard Ukai will throw up if he dresses formally.
What kind of body is that?
(Fujii) You became the General Manager 3 months ago.
- Yes. - But, you're so young...
there must've been many problems for you...
- like jealousy? - No.
Everyone gives me their full support...
they only think about doing their job properly...
- they're very helpful. - I see.
Then, about Ukai Deputy Manager.
Why did he come to work here?
Because I requested him to work here..
together with me.
But, do you know?
The rumor I heard about him...
he was kicked out from Baliston Hotel...
- his previous workplace. - It was a rumor you heard, right?
I don't know any rumors about Ukai-san, but...
they're completely unrelated to us.
This hotel is having more guests now...
because of him...
I'm sincerely grateful to Ukai-san.
Besides, I trust the staff of this hotel.
I understand.
I am sorry for taking up your time.
Thank you very much.
(Fujii) Thank you very much.
Okay, it's decided then.
- Proceed with this material. - Okay.
The food must include takoyaki, fried noodles...
then grilled squid, and corn too.
Please arrange them in Inversao-style.
So, you'll launch the fireworks?
- Of course - Although it was announced suddenly...
you seem to be well prepared, Ukai-san.
Because it's a longtime dream.
You didn't plan this at Baliston?
- Huh? - Over there...
they could organize the event at a bigger scale.
With elaborate lighting decorations, or something like that.
Well, at that time...
I made a plan, but..
Well, it's okay if you don't want to talk about that.
Sorry.
Maybe it was fated?
You couldn't carry out the plan that time...
so you can fulfill your dream at Inversao.
You're a great optimist!
Maybe.
Yes.
The truth about Inversao?
Master! Quiet.
Ukai Deputy Manager is there.
Oh! Sorry.
Are they finding fault with this hotel?
Why are they doing this!?
The hotel is just starting to get better...
and they immediately come to crush it.
I'll tell the General Manager.
- What's wrong? - Because...
if that's the case, there's no need for the interview.
We don't need unnecessary worries before the anniversary event.
Did I say something to trigger him?
He has always been this passionate.
Yes, your gaze is passionate.
No, it's not like that.
Totally not like that.
(Pierre) There will be 4 stalls.
We need to prepare enough cooking equipment.
We have used equipment in the warehouse.
I'm free. I'll take charge of 1 stall.
- And then, Hattori-kun? - Okay.
Then, the emcee..
Just like the bridal ceremony previously?
- But, you hated that. - I'll do it.
- Let me do it. - Okay. Thank you.
Hm, I'm not in charge of anything... again.
Tokisada-san will be with me, handling the guests.
I have no choice but to accept.
- General Manager, do you have a moment? - Yes.
- What happened? - The interviews...
isn't it better to stop?
- (Pierre) Why? - Those guys...
they are planning something weird with "The truth about Inversao".
- Huh? - (Tanzawa) I see.
That's why they focused on the young General Manager...
and kept asking about Sana-san and Ukai-san.
Did they ask you anything unusual?
- Yes. - Just as I thought.
What did they ask you?
The rumor about Ukai-san.
If they're using that point...
making a feature to introduce this hotel is not their main plan.
But that rumor is not true, right?
- Ukai-san is.. - Of course.
I trust Ukai-san too.
He's not the type of person to be badmouthed by others.
But, if something bad happens, we can't reverse it...
in accepting this interview, I gave them one condition.
Condition?
I've requested to review the material after their final editing.
If I don't agree with the content...
they can't broadcast it.
Wise decision!
If you didn't say it beforehand, the situation would be different now.
I will not let them hurt Ukai-san or this hotel.
So, Chokichi-san, you don't have to worry.
Okay.
Sorry. I have said too much.
No. I'm happy that you tried to help.
- Thank you. - Ah, okay.
Everyone, let's make the anniversary event...
- a big success. - Yes!
- We're relying on you. - No problem.
This is okay.
Yes, come in.
- General Manager. - Yes?
I have one request.
What is it?
It's...
Thank you for taking the time to gather here.
After a lot of thinking...
I've decided to personally tell everyone.
What happened?
It feels different from usual.
That rumor about me...
has made everyone anxious.
That rumor is...
about me being kicked out from Baliston.
That is... in a sense...
the truth.
Excuse me.
What do yo mean by "in a sense"?
Actually, when I was at Baliston...
an event I planned caused troubles for the people there.
That was...
a fireworks display event.
As I've said before...
this event is my dream.
That was why I planned it as Baliston Hotel's event.
At that time, I said I wanted to launch the fireworks, but...
the Deputy Manager thought it was absurd and got angry at me.
So, we hired a fireworks display company.
But, on that day...
the pyrotechnicians didn't come.
The regular guests that gathered there...
were disappointed.
(Eguchi) Huh? Hold on.
I don't think you'd make that kind of mistake.
All the procedures were followed, right?
Actually, some of the people there disliked me.
Because I dressed casually for work...
and came up with various suggestions.
Some of them were dissatisfied.
Later, I found out...
the pyrotechnicians were requested to cancel the job.
Someone from the hotel requested them to cancel it.
It was probably done by someone who envied Ukai-san.
- Huh? - Whatever the reason...
my plan failed and I had to take the responsibility.
The most important thing was to apologize to the guests.
But, as you know...
I'm not able to dress up formally.
At that time, I forced myself to dress up to meet the guests...
but I fainted and fell down.
The sudden cancellation and the absence of the organizer...
caused inconveniences to the guests.
The next day, I went to apologize to the General Manager.
Then you were kicked out?
No. I felt bad because the General Manager...
apologized to me instead.
He said he did not guide the staff properly.
Then, he wanted me to remain as Deputy Manager...
and continue to support the hotel.
So, I remained there, but...
I thought a lot about the situation.
If I continued working there...
maybe I would cause problems for the guests again.
Then, that was why you came to Inversao?
The timing was just right.
That means, you were not terminated by the hotel?
To me, it's just the same.
When I left Baliston, I made a promise...
to try my best not to tell this to anyone.
That was to hide the dispute among the staff...
and protect the hotel's image.
The General Manager wasn't wrong. It was my fault.
A hotel is a place to create memories and to meet people.
Distrust will only...
cause problems for the guests.
Why did you tell us about this?
Because I believe all of you will not tell anyone else.
It's wrong to let my personal secret make everyone anxious.
Therefore, the anniversary event this time...
is my dream and also my vindication.
Sorry for keeping quiet about this.
After hearing about this...
if even one of you thinks that the event shouldn't proceed...
I'll cancel it.
This is a big chance.
Huh?
The meddling people at Baliston...
caused the event to fail at that time.
If we accomplish it this time...
it means Inversao will surpass Baliston, right?
It does not matter if it is for Ukai-san's dream or for his vindication.
Suddenly, I feel motivated to do it.
Let's show our ability to the world.
Hey hey... um.
Just straightforwardly say...
"LET'S DO IT!".
Now that you've told us, we feel relieved. Right?
(Pierre) It's not something easy to say.
It's alright. We'll not tell anyone else.
I'll take it to the grave.
Anyhow, Baliston surely didn't let you set up stalls, right?
I'll prepare some amazing grilled squid.
And the world's best takoyaki...
by this genius!
(Abe) If you need any help, just let me know.
I can help with the preparation...
- for the fireworks. - You must not betray him.
Don't joke about that.
(Naomi) Sorry. (Hattori) I'll...
make fried noodles using my family's secret recipe.
Well, everyone...
Ukai-san has said it. Let me say it again...
for Ukai-san's dream and...
to commemorate Hotel Grande Inversao's new journey...
let's prepare a grand fireworks display.
Say it together!
About the fireworks display for the 50th anniversary.
Yes.
Bad weather has been forecasted. What will the General Manager do?
Proceed, of course.
If the General Manager says she'll do it...
she'll do it!
(Fireworks Display Invitation) Let's quickly send these to the guests.
I hope many of them will join.
Yes.
But, the meeting yesterday...
although Ukai-san looks cheerful, he went through such a difficulty.
I feel a bit relieved now.
You see...
if something is too perfect, it becomes scary.
Ukai-san has helped us a lot.
Now is the chance to repay him.
- Your hands stopped! - Okay.
- Eguchi-san! Eguchi-san! - What!?
- What's that? - This morning at the fishing harbor...
I met the neighborhood council's Goto-san and talked about the fireworks event...
then he said "Here's a gift!".
You really like to imitate people.
Well, put it in the refrigerator.
I need your help for the preparation.
Now is not the time to listen to boat race!
No! I'm listening to the weather forecast!
The forecast is getting worse.
It's not just rain... there may also be strong winds.
It'll be alright.
I just feel it'll be alright.
I don't know why but you seem believable.
Let's start the preparation!
Come in.
Ukai-san!
Dressed like that? Are you helping with something?
We're setting up stalls in the lobby. The frames are already completed.
I see. I'll have a look later.
General Manager.
Thank you very much.
Why?
Without your approval...
this event wouldn't be able to proceed.
Besides, again...
I feel that working here...
is really great.
Thank you too.
This hotel got better because of you.
I didn't do anything much.
I'm looking forward to the fireworks display.
Yes.
I watched it on the 30th anniversary.
It was a beautiful fireworks display...
I remember it vaguely.
I think this year's event...
will be even more memorable.
Yes.
I've imagined it many times.
Looking at the night sky with the staff...
with the fireworks right in front of our eyes.
There are elderly people beside us...
children, men and women too...
our valued guests...
looking at the night sky with a smile.
It's not easy to get the chance to share the same memories...
with those people important to us.
If we accomplish that through our hard work...
it will become our unforgettable memory.
That's right.
50th Anniversary Day
Your forecast...
- is completely wrong. - Yup.
I thought it would be alright. But it was just my imagination.
Imagination? Well, this is not you fault.
Well, our work for today hasn't changed.
Egu-Haru combination...
let's make the world's best street food!
No one will remember that combination name.
Ukai-san, what should we do?
We can launch the fireworks even if it is raining...
- But the strong winds..! - (Tanzawa) I've checked it...
the winds will stop in the evening.
A forecast is just a forecast.
Occasional clear skies were forecasted...
by Sora Jiro! (TV weather program mascot)
There's no point blaming Sora Jiro!
What's the latest time we're allowed to launch the fireworks?
Until 8.30pm.
Well, let's proceed with the event...
and slowly prepare the fireworks.
Everyone, the fireworks display is my dream, but...
more importantly, today is...
Inversao's 50th birthday.
Cheer up!
I have not given up yet.
As soon as the weather gets better...
we'll do it!
Well, everyone, thank you very much.
Thank you.
Hasegawa-sama, it's been a long time.
I came for the anniversary event but...
am I a bit early?
No at all. You can proceed to the restaurant or the bar.
But, fireworks in this weather?
We'll proceed as planned.
The General Manager and us have not given up yet.
I'm looking forward to it.
(Pierre) Have a great time.
(Hasegawa) Yes, thank you.
(Naomi) The weather won't change...
even if you keep worrying about it.
We're so unlucky.
Is it possible to launch the fireworks today?
For this area, if the rainfall is more than 40mm per hour...
or the wind is more than 7 meters per second...
fireworks are prohibited.
Wind! Please stop!
Hey, you.
Why are you so concerned about this event?
Because...
I like Ukai-san.
Is that a confession?
I don't mean it that way.
Um... I...
Naomi knows it, but...
actually, I'm not qualified to be called a Master.
I just go through each day leisurely...
hoping each day ends without anything happening.
Well, that... I'm the same.
But, since Ukai-san came...
In the beginning, I didn't like him...
but...
every day, before sleeping...
I ask myself "what things will happen tomorrow?"...
and fall asleep while thinking.
Also, when I suggested a plan...
he accepted it immediately.
That was the first time such a thing happened.
Because of that, I met Yuko.
Due to him, we are working together now.
He has a dream...
as a man, I must help him fulfill it...
that's what I think. Sorry.
Somehow, I feel agitated.
Well, there's nothing you can do now.
Annoying!
I understand your feelings and will help you.
- Huh? - Master...
Let's do whatever we can!
What can we do?
That is...
- cleaning. - Yes.
- That's it.
- Fried noodles please. - Yes.
Thank you for waiting.
Alright, let's go over there.
(Otawara) Grilled squid... grilled squid.
- The squid has been nicely grilled. - (Pierre) Thank you!
(Otawara) Grilled squid.
(Pierre) Takoyaki! (Otawara) Thank you.
General Manager. Everything looks fine for now.
- Yes, but the weather..! - (Tanzawa) Everyone...
thank you for taking the time to join us.
Today is Hotel Grande Inversao's...
50th anniversary day...
we're holding a small festival in this lobby.
Ukai Deputy Manager, you're not going to the launch site?
The winds are still too strong at the moment.
You look worried.
Huh?
For you, this event is like your weak point.
Rather than thinking about launching the fireworks...
you're more worried about disappointing the guests.
You're pretty sharp.
Why not just go and have look?
- Ah! - What happened?
Thank you for waiting.
- Thank you. - Thank you very much.
- Hey, don't run! - It's dangerous!
(Kozue) Thank you for waiting.
Everyone, today's fireworks event...
will be delayed, due to the weather condition.
- Thank you for your understanding. - (Yamada) Delayed...
it's just not possible with this weather.
- It's almost time to go home. - (Yamada) You're right.
Sir, if you don't mind...
please watch the event together with us.
Fireworks?
We're checking the weather condition now.
If possible, please wait for a while.
But..!
(Haru) Sorry, could you let me through?
Sorry, could you let me through?
Dear guests, this is our surprise dish...
Printemps Vielle Fondue festival platter!
Our signature dish will be free for today.
The fireworks may start later, please have this...
and wait for a while.
This is the well known dish.
- Can I have one? - Of course! Please.
You haven't given up, right?
This can buy us some time.
Thank you.
Delicious!
- This is delicious. - Can I have a pair of chopsticks?
What? What is this? Isn't this dangerous?
I've been told to cancel it if it gets dangerous.
I've taken the necessary things from the warehouse.
There's a lot of stuff people left behind.
But there's not enough time to prepare!
Master! Sis! We can prepare it on time!
This is a request from Ukai-san.
Hold on!
This is the chance for me to be a man! I'm going.
Good!
Thank you!
General Manager, it's time to make the decision.
Please let them wait a little while longer.
Don't forget the camera crew is here.
It'll be too late when the guests...
start to complain.
With this weather... maybe the fireworks will be canceled.
I was really looking forward to it.
- Papa. - Yes?
No fireworks today?
Maybe it will be canceled.
Cancel? I want to watch fireworks.
We have not decided to cancel it yet...
please wait for a little while.
Looks like it will be canceled. I'm going home.
Yamada-sama, the fireworks display is still under consideration.
I heard the same thing just now. I've waited long enough.
Yes, yes... I've also tried the hot pot dish...
that's enough for today.
No, not yet.
The dream has not been fulfilled yet.
The dream to watch fireworks together with the guests.
We want to celebrate this day with all the guests.
What are you doing?
Can you please stay a while longer?
Please! Please!
Please!
Please don't bother our guests.
This will scare our guests. Please don't shoot here.
I understand you want this event to be successful.
We were looking forward to it too...
but you can't stop us from leaving.
(Tanzawa) Everyone, sorry to have kept you waiting.
Hotel Grande Inversao's...
50th anniversary event will start now.
Everyone, thank you for waiting.
Deputy Manager.
The clothes..!
General Manager.
The anticipated fireworks display will start now.
Even if you want to start the fireworks display..
Is it possible in this condition?
It may be difficult.
But, if you don't mind, please have a look outside.
But, in this weather condition!
Hey!
- Wow! - Wow... amazing!
Please listen carefully.
Amazing! It is like real fireworks.
Ukai-san, when did you do this?
I'm not the one who set that up.
- Naomi! - What?
Tie it up properly!!
I know!!
Will the winds blow them away!?
We can't lose to the winds!!
This has nothing to do with how you feel!!
Huh?
The winds have stopped.
You're right.
- Wow! - Amazing!
- Wow!
- Amazing!
Beautiful!
We made it just in time.
No problems with the rainfall and wind speed.
But we had to wait until the last minute.
If you don't give up, your dream will come true.
It's great you fulfilled your dream.
- No, not my dream. - Huh?
My biggest dream is...
to be the best in bed making!
- Next, please. - Alright!
That person did it!
- (Abe) Okay! - I'm dressed like this, but...
can I say something?
What?
I denied it before, but...
I don't dislike you.
Huh?
I don't dislike you... really.
What? You should be laughing...
and say "Why are you saying this while...
working and dressed like that".
- I won't laugh. - Huh?
I...
won't laugh at someone who is serious.
I like that about you.
- Wow! - Beautiful!
Sora Jiro! Thank you!
Actually, I came here to apologize.
Huh?
I gave up on the fireworks and used the umbrella event...
to please them as much as possible...
as an apology for my failure.
But, a miracle happened.
Previously, however hard I tried, I couldn't dress like this.
I managed to do it because I thought of everyone, and you.
This is a miracle too.
Maybe I'm fated to fulfill my dream in this place.
Huh?
General Manager... I've reached my limit.
It's coming?
It's coming.
(Tanzawa) Fireworks celebrating the 50th anniversary were launched beautifully.
Ukai-san.
Celebrating this day with everyone here...
made all of our hotel staff...
very, very happy.
We thank you all from the bottom of our heart.
- Thank you very much. - Thank you very much.
Please take care.
Where's Deputy Manager?
He is lying in bed, in the kitchenette.
I heard it from Tanzawa-san.
They were waiting to record out failure.
Thank you for all you have done.
Somehow, we were treated like we were interfering.
I'm sorry. We had to consider the feelings of our guests.
I see.
Thank you very much too.
Oh.
- There's one thing I have to tell you. - Yes?
The broadcast time has changed. It will be much earlier...
about your request to review the content...
maybe you won't be able to do it.
- Huh? - Do you want to cancel the broadcast?
In case there is something inconvenient in the content.
If we are hurt by the content...
necessary action will be taken...
is that okay?
That...
I'll leave that to you.
I'll not do anything unfair. Please look forward to it.
Thank you very much.
General Manager, is it okay?
Yes, he said he won't do anything unfair to us.
No, no, no. You can't trust him.
Besides, we did not do anything bad.
I'm looking forward to it.
This will be a hot topic of conversation.
Haaa... I still can't do it.
Hi!
General Manager, why are you here?
I came to meet the General Manager of this hotel.
Then I was brought to the General Manager's room.
I just felt you could be in this area.
As the General Manager of Baliston Hotel, I have a request.
Please return to our hotel.
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