Good morning.
Today is April 1 and at this moment, at 8 a.m.,
Tokyo's weather is cloudy.
The maximum expected temperature is 24°C.
Sakura-san, do you have a request?
If you won't wake up in the morning, then I'll play a song that can wake you up.
We're now on the new era, Reiwa.
Say, Sakura, do you remember this?
When we first met one year ago,
I was the first one who have hurted you.
Excuse me.
Can you do it in a quiet place?
You're just blocking the way.
Let's just leave.
She's amazing.
- Okay. Then, that ends the meeting. - We're done.
At that time Sakura,
does any work,
and never gave up until she got a permanent job.
This is bad. So bad.
Eh?
The same thing again?
We went from the same training.
Thus, I can't believe that Sakura is our parther.
Thanks for helping us.
It's okay.
Oh, by the way.
We're partners, so would you like to take a photo with me?
We think that we have understood everything.
I was really anxious for myself.
But Sakura gave me the courage to become a real adult.
I have a dream.
Rentaro.
Oh, Aoi. Please help me.
Hey, Aoi! Rentaro!
Kikuo!
Yuri!
How is Sakura?
because it is a heavy brain bruise,
she's not yet conscious.
She's still unconscious?
Please, wake up Sakura.
We don't want to live...
...without you in this world.
[ April 2009 ]
Don't listen to me later.
He is still sleeping.
How is grandfather's heart condition?
Today, I'll be starting to work.
I'm going to use my favorite clothes and shoes.
I'm leaving first.
Hey, where is Sou-tan?
- Ume-tan's favorite place is okay too. - In that case...
Excuse me,
I don't know what you guys did this morning.
And you think it doesn't matter just because you're around here.
But it will help a bit if you could just lower your voices.
Okay.
Thank you.
Excuse me, you are blocking the way.
It will help a bit if you don't stay here like this.
Thanks for your cooperation.
It's nice.
Totally nice.
Hello? I'll be joining from now on.
Thanks to my seniors, I can go in today.
To the department I want to work with.
I'll do my best!
Okay!
Then, excuse me.
I'll guarantee...
...the future of this company.
Congratulations.
Nogami Tetsuya-san.
Congratulations.
Good morning. I'm Tsukimura Yuri from Keio University.
This is bad... Totally!
- Kitano Sakura-san? - Yes?
The ceremony has begun though.
Sorry, the building's design looks interesting,
and I remembered a lot of things so I want to take good photos.
That's enough. It's better if you get in faster!
The three projects that I just mentioned,
for the next ten years,
there will be no more general contractors who have short hairs.
Our real mission is to contribute to the future of this country.
This is our company's big business,
so we want you to work with enthusiasm and sincerity.
As usual, it's too long.
And our independent company,
Will make the workplace open,
We will make reforms.
To all new employees, you can see me in the office.
Feel free to talk with me about what you guys think.
I want you to tell it to me.
I have, Sir!
Yes?
May I express what I wanted to say?
Oh. Please go ahead.
First,
the length of your speech is too long.
Eh?
Even your one sentence is too long.
Let me tell you about this.
It will be difficult to communicate with each other later.
From that,
the reason for the 3 main projects of the Bayside Hill Hotel,
you have said it's 670,
but I think the correct one is 760.
In addition,
you said, "no one should have short hairs",
I think it's more like, "Don't cut your hairs".
That's all.
What was she doing?
That's fine.
I didn't expect that one as the president wants it.
Actually,
the president asked, "Are you listening properly?"
So he deliberately talked a lot and made mistakes.
But then, you have revealed everything.
You're incredible.
Thank you so much.
Okay.
Then, Sir, please continue your speech.
But, from now on, please speak briefly.
Fine. I understand that.
So, you can continue the reformation...
...with Hanamura Construction.
I'm Hino Sumire who's going to help you all.
All of you undergone training for three weeks.
During the past week, I have chosen five people who will be in one group.
I want you to leave a good impression for Japan's future.
By making a sound building model.
I'm Kurokawa, Human Resources's head.
By the way, this is the last day to collect building models.
Together the with the president and the assessors,
the best work...
...will receive acknowledgment from the president.
- Please do your best. - Yes, Sir.
Excuse me.
Yes, what's your question?
Good question.
But, come to think of it, it's also a work.
Please check the groupings on the last page.
By the way, the one who got marked with circle beside the name...
...will become the leader of each group.
I don't understand it either.
Tsukimura Yuri-san!
Yes.
Shimizu Kikuo-kun.
Yes!
Doi Rentaro-kun!
What's going on...
Kijima Aoi-kun!
What?
I'm Kitano Sakura.
We'll be on the same group.
I don't understand why I was chosen as the leader,
but I will do my best.
Please, I'm asking you all for your favor.
[ Douki No Sakura ] [ Our Dearest Sakura ]
Then starting tomorrow, please help.
- You've done well. - Good job, see you tomorrow.
What's wrong?
Isn't it better for us to have the meeting tomorrow?
I would like to know more about you, guys.
It's better to strengthen the team work first, where do you want to do it?
Oh, I know an affordable restaurant.
Ah sorry, I prefer a quiet place.
I can't smoke too.
How about affordable and tasty Chinese food?
Sorry! I won't go for Chinese food.
Then, I know a good French restaurant.
Ah, but I can't go to expensive places.
How about you, leader?
I know one.
A quiet, delicious, non-smoking, inexpensive place that's not Chinese.
Here.
The newest novel from Murakami Haruki-san.
The novel's title will be published soon.
Hello.
Welcome.
Is this place really just fine?
From what I see around, it's just like coffee shop.
The sake and the food here are also delicious.
They will serve whatever you're asking for.
How about sashimi or fried chicken?
If you request for it, it will be made.
For real!?
Then, as were holding this meeting,
would you like to have beer?
Nice! We'll order five glasses of beer.
My apologies. I just want oolong tea.
You won't drink beer?
Yes. I'm in the mood to have oolong tea.
For a moment alone.
Then, four glasses of beer and one serving of oolong tea.
- Assorted sashimis and fried chicken. - Oh, it's here!
They have everything here.
Besides, it's delicious.
I happened to see this shop after seeing the company for the first time.
I see.
By the way, where do you actually want to work?
Ah.
I also want to know that.
How about you, Yuri-chan?
I'm fine everywhere, as long as I work in the field.
- Like public relations? - That's how it is.
- Community service? - For public relations...
I think that's amazing.
Beautiful persons like you told to us your dreams.
- Right. - I guess so.
What about you, Rentaro?
I wanted to become a designer.
- Designer? - If it's about designing...
A design that will make you proud.
You're building your dreams from scratch,
and I think this is something normal people can't do.
It's not really that significant...
How about you, Kikuo?
Well, if it were me,
if you need me, I can do it anywhere.
There is no reason not to obey?
Well, I was at a university party.
Therefore, we can concentrate on work.
Then, that would be fun!
Ah, it seems like our team is diverse and interesting.
Hey, where do you want to work?
Oh, I want to be in the city development department.
Why?
Do you know about this?
Most of the former presidents were assigned...
...to the Urban Development department when they were still new employees.
What!? I can't believe that!
So you're saying you want to be president?
No. It's not like that.
Even though you're still young,
I think it's a wonderful thing to have that kind of passion.
Everyone, Aoi-san must become the president.
Please make our dreams come true.
Well, if you say it that way...
I feel pressured instead of being happy.
Hey, why you have never expressed yourself to us?
On the other hand, this is the prefix before work.
I'm sorry. I was often told by my grandfather.
I was too serious and resolute.
And,
I was a bit nervous during the entrance ceremony today.
Eh?
Were you nervous?
You even said what you wanted to say.
To the president.
Because he said that he could let us say anything.
No. Even what the president said were sometimes wrong,
usually, we just read the atmosphere.
But that will become our limits.
I want him to be able to convey it well.
Oh, I see.
You may do that too.
Where would you like to go?
I...
Civil Engineering.
Civil Engineering?
The civil engineering department that built the bridge.
Oh, rarely there are girls like you, isn't it?
My hometown is on the island of Misaki in Niigata.
There's a bridge that has been built for years which is the people's hope on the island.
The bridge construction...
...was carried out by Hanamura Constructions.
I see.
So,
I want to enter here.
Oh, I see.
Okay.
For the sake of our leader, let's aim in becoming the number one .
Let's cheers again so we can realize working at the workplace we've wanted.
Me too!
- Cheers! - Cheers!
Before that,
can we take a picture?
Eh?
It's my first-time memento to meet with my colleagues at Hanamura Constructions.
Well, just go ahead.
Suit yourself.
May I ask for help?
I'll take a picture.
Okay. Get ready!
Well then, I want to go home.
- Eh? - Why at this moment?
Come on.
We're still commemorating. There's still lots of food here.
I have decided to walk home to exercise my legs.
I'm paying the bill.
It's what she really wanted?
5,000 yen.
1,000 yen per person?
Well then.
See you tomorrow.
Grandfather, my entrance ceremony is over.
I also talked to the president,
It was an enjoyable entrance ceremony.
Then, I met with my four colleagues.
Everyone has the same dream as me,
which is to enter their respective companies they've dreamt.
From this moment,
I want to work with them until we retire.
It's something that makes me flutter.
Did a fax from Sakura-chan came today too?
I want to see it, if you don't mind.
Why do you want to use the fax?
Even though we have a telephone.
I don't like using the telephone.
I can't hear well either.
Do you really want me to leave?
Can Sakura-chan do well in Tokyo?
I'm not sure about that.
Well, it can't be helped.
She said she wanted to build a bridge on this island.
She's been saying it since she was little.
I guess the two of us must do something.
Then, everyone please line up.
My name is Shimizu Kikuo from Hanamura Construction.
You are too excited.
I'm Doi Rentaro from Hanamura Construction.
You have to be more enthusiastic.
I'm Kijima Aoi from Hanamura Construction.
You look so stiff.
I'm Tsukimura Yuri from Hanamura Construction.
Good, but give your card like this.
I see. Pardon me for that.
I'm Kitano Sakura from Hanamura Construction, Civil Engineering department.
Again, it's not yet certain if you'll be posted there.
Sorry.
From now on, we will build scaffolding.
Follow the instructions of the construction worker,
and make sure not to be injured.
Yes, Ma'am!
- Ah, are you all right? - Watch out.
- You... - What the!?
Wait a second, Are you alright?
This is one of the aspirations of being a civil engineer.
Amazing...
Isn't she?
Goodness. We're finally done.
- You've worked hard. - You've worked hard.
Eh, what is it?
Would you like to discuss what needs to be done after the training?
I see.
But...
I'm also tired right now, though.
Is there something you want to become?
I would like to get the number one, of course.
Can you please explain it further?
That is...
For our team not to lose with other teams,
we'll look for something that has a big impact on business.
Just the right one.
That's still not an idea.
Therefore, we should think of it together.
You want to be a designer,right? You didn't even contribute anything.
For example,
the Sky Tree which is currently under construction.
How about we make something for it before it's done?
Well...
I guess it's okay.
What if this is compared to the actual and it looks terrible?
Ah,
then that would be worse.
Then,
do you have any ideas?
What about you, Yuri Tsukimura-san?
I'm sorry. I'm just an ordinary private office worker,
so I'm not good on that.
Well, you're right.
How about you, Kikuo? Do you have one?
Well,
A house where three generations can live; from grandparents to grandchildren.
I wanted something like that when I live with a small family in the countryside.
That seems impossible.
Eh, but why?
Your company is far from home and certainly you can't build a family.
I'm sorry.
There's absolutely nothing to have.
What shall we do, leader?
Would you like to build a bridge on my island?
Eh?
The design hasn't been decided yet.
I'm thinking about trying to make it.
Got it.
If we anticipate the projects that we actually work on,
we can show our willingness to contribute to the company.
- Can you do that too? - Yes, indeed!
Would you like to see the design that I have in mind?
Well, of course.
I guess it will look great,
Wow.
There's no picture.
I'm sorry.
Then, what if Rentaro tries to picture out what our leader has thought of?
Eh?
I'm asking you.
Wow, the bridge you drew looks cool!
So it's like this.
Balance between the arch and the road...
This is good.
Okay!
Then...
But,
the design should be a little better.
It's really amazing.
For real?
Look.
Let's make this section more simple.
Ah, okay. I'll do it.
What else is wrong this time...?
This is it!
It's what I have imagined.
I think this is really cool.
Rentaro-kun, you're indeed a great designer!
Well, got it. Anyways...
You smiled.
Good work.
Everyone, please have this.
Great! Thank you, Rentaro-kun.
Here, Sakura-chan.
Well, are you alright?
It's cut.
Never mind.
She's not good at drawing...
...and her hands are not in good condition.
How are the new employees? Is there any problem?
This new employee named Kitano Sakura still always work on her own,
so I'm worried for her other members.
Is that so?
If I'm not mistaken, the manager is trying to choose him, right?
If it is, what's the reason?
What a good question.
Good.
It's good enough.
Okay!
We'll win with this!
After we send this...
Eh?
What is it this time?
There are no colors.
Eh?
Since it will be constructed for the island,
it won't be good if there are no colors.
Then, what color would you like to put here?
Our island is wonderful and surrounded by greenery.
I want to match it with that.
Let's see... How about...?
Like this?
Try changing to a bit more refreshing look.
How about this?
It seems too bright.
Try saying something more specific.
I'm sorry.
I already pictured it out on my head,
but I don't know how to express it.
In that case,
how about the same color as the Golden Gate Bridge?
What color is that?
Like this...
That's good!
Very close.
But there is something different.
If I'm not mistaken, it's a combination of orange and a bit of black.
This is it!
It's just what I have imagined again!
I'm impressed with this!
Yuri-san,
you are really sensible.
It's just okay.
Though you look cute when you smile.
We're finally finished.
Then, shall we go home now?
That's right, good job.
Good job.
You've worked hard!
Again? What next?
There is no island.
Eh?
An island?
So to speak, the bridge should be above the island.
If it's not connected with the land, then it's not good.
You mean to make a diorama?
I understand what you felt, but...
But we have no materials to construct it.
Then, I'll purchase the materials needed tomorrow.
Hey, tomorrow is Saturday.
You'll have a hard time if you do it alone.
But,
thanks to all of you, we've came up to this point.
Well,
if we aim for number one, what can we do?
I guess so.
Thank you.
Then,
see you tomorrow.
What is this?
- Hey hey, watch out. - How about this one?
Oh, leader. You came too late.
What happened?
I'm sorry.
It's my first time here in Omotesando,
so I took a lot of nice photos.
What?
Yuri-san.
Today,
you wear urban style clothes.
I think you look fashionable.
Thanks for the compliment.
If you are,
how about wearing unique clothes and that makes you feel nostalgic?
Thanks for your concern.
But I have only one style of clothes in our island.
And my grandfather recommended this.
Oh, I see.
Okay, sorry to keep you waiting.
- You always do that, Kikuo-kun. - Here, Sakura-chan.
Our leader must do her best at the last moment on Monday.
What's wrong?
You're like a young child who have seen aliens for the first time.
Ah...
I'm sorry.
All of you...
You look like those people in the dramas.
Besides,
you're using the standard language.
When I was on the island, I was always alone in class.
I really wanted to do this at Omotesando,
and have some chats with friends.
Oh, I see.
If so, do you want to go to Omotesando Hills now?
Yes!
Let's go there, Sakura-chan.
What's wrong?
There are no people and cars!
Huh?
As the one using the bridge are people and cars,
if they're not present, then it doesn't look realistic.
I guess so.
You're great.
But when it comes to that, it takes a lot of time.
It's just fine. We just have to work together.
I'll go and do shopping first.
Eh?
Hey, wait a second!
Wait for us!
Well, we're at this hour.
You're right. I'm not even aware of it.
But isn't this something reminiscing like of a school festival?
But,
this is work.
Hey, everyone,
will you continue to work as members of the community?
Why that all of a sudden?
To be honest, I still want to be a student.
Because it feels like I'm being forced into adulthood.
It can't be helped.
You can't repeat your life.
But,
did I made the right choice in taking the job at this company?
You're not comfortable with this?
Well, if there is a time machine,
I want to go and see my condition 10 years from now.
What about you, leader?
If I really can build this bridge,
I can't imagine how wonderful it would be.
Hey,
why do you want to build a bridge so badly?
If there is a bridge,
maybe my parents have not died.
What do you mean?
When I was little,
my mother has an incurable disease as she was on the island.
But,
that day there was a typhoon,
so the voyage was temporarily canceled.
So, my father was forced out of the ship.
Then the two of them...
Yes.
So who raised you later then?
My grandfather.
That's why,
since my grandfather is still alive,
I want to build a bridge for him.
You know what,
what if we used that story for the assessment presentation?
This bridge...
...will be useful for the people in the island she lived.
Not only for the children's future,
but also for the people who died because there was no bridge to cross.
And for every inhabitant who sees this bridge,
they will seem to see the hope that stretched afar.
Something like that.
That was cool just now.
That's really good.
Thank you so much, Aoi-kun.
You explained everything I have wanted to express.
I think you're ten times more impressive.
I got it. But when you smile, the image of yours changes.
Okay.
Then leader, please finally put this.
Thank you so much.
Okay, we're done!
Pretty good, huh.
We'll surely get the award from the president!
I hope so.
Everyone, thank you so much!
I can't draw,
my hands aren't good either,
I'm not good at having conversations too.
But finally, the opportunity for my dream to be realized has came.
Well,
we didn't do anything significant, though.
You're wrong.
Kikuo-kun, you bought us drinks,
cleaned the room and carried our belongings.
Didn't you already helped a lot?
Thanks for that.
Besides, is your normal face like that?
Sorry, I can only laugh when I'm really happy.
Oh, I see.
Well, our first salary has also been deposited.
Want to have some drinks as we finished our work today?
Nice!
Goodness. Please stop that! What's wrong again?
I have a bad feeling with this.
It's not good.
Totally not good.
Which one!?
There's not enough load capacity!
This structure will collapse if snow piles up here.
Is that so?
Don't underestimate the thick snow from the south.
Gosh.
Even though the design is pretty good,
but I just realized it late.
But it won't be seen, right?
I guess so.
What are you doing!?
If the snow piles up here,
the area here will have a heavy load and became weak.
I guess you're right but the deadline is only tomorrow.
This is enough. If you look around it's already perfect.
I don't think the company will pay attention to it.
This is just a model.
I know that this is my mistake so I can't lie about that.
I know that I can do something better,
and I don't want to give up.
You guys feel the same too, right?
Yes, we are.
But what if we can't reach the time for the assessment?
It's just fine.
If we'll work together...
That's why,
I'm saying you to stop this.
As you were desperate talking about your dreams,
I actually don't want to accompany you to this extent.
When you were pacing up until now,
haven't you realized that it's already been troublesome for many people!?
I have compromised you for many times.
So let me tell you this.
You can't be like that when you're in an organization.
You're like a selfish boss who likes to arrange things,
and I can't help but to obey.
That's why, I became an adult and got to work.
And a person like you...
...became alone in this world!
That's what I want to say.
We don't think you as our partner.
It's just a coincidence that us, new employees, were in a group.
You're like someone who just lost your parents.
Did we ever said that we are your partners?
Well,
in my opinion, she said it roughly,
but most of it is what I would also like to say.
Her character changes too much.
Well...
I'm a bit surprised.
You are no longer a child.
Please be mature here enough, Sakura-chan.
I understood.
In that case,
I'll excuse myself.
Today,
she doesn't say "until tomorrow", huh?
Grandfather, how are you doing?
I got my first salary today and I have sent it to you.
Make sure to eat your favorite croquette.
Why's Sakura-chan not yet here?
I guess she was surprised yesterday.
- Do you think this it's my fault? - No, no.
That's not what I mean.
Well then, group D.
Where's your leader?
Well, the thing is...
She felt sick starting yesterday.
This is a splendid bridge.
Yes.
We plan to build this in Misakijima,
so we have all decided for this.
Not only for the children's future,
but also for people who died because there were no bridges to cross,
And...
What a good concept.
The design is amazing.
Thank you.
Right.
Have you all thought about its durability from the load, right?
That's a given, Sir.
Let me test it.
Sorry, I am late.
That bridge is still not yet tested,
so can I replace it?
Go ahead.
Thank you.
Let me test it.
Wow. It's amazing.
Right, Sir?
Yes, indeed.
Thank you!
Next, group E.
She has... really fixed it.
We should be better off helping her.
What's the use of saying that now?
Then, we will announce the results of the assessment.
Here's the presidential award for a new employee who produced a model this year.
In that case,
it goes into Group F, commercial facilities.
Nice!
Hey. It's a lie, isn't it?
Ours is even better than them.
it's impossible.
Excuse me.
It's you again.
What's wrong?
Why did you choose the Commercial Facility team?
Well, that is...
It's the architectural design we're going to build in the future.
It's the best one to be realized.
I disagree with that.
I mean... What?
That's exactly the project that you made ten years ago.
Could it be that since you made that,
seeing it was created made you felt happy?
The judges also knew that,
so what's the use of having this president's award for?
Well.
Just because you haven't received an award from the president,
it's not good to talk nonsensical things.
I think what deserves a presidential award is...
...the nursery school that belongs to group A.
Eh?
It's originality makes the rice fields wonderful.
It's a good thought for functionality that takes into account the children and teachers.
This is a conventional idea.
It's extraordinary.
In my opinion,
this is the building that should be built for our future companies.
That's all.
Was that your personal opinion?
And as you're a leader,
shouldn't you say something on behalf of your team?
Let me tell you this.
Even though this is a training,
if you were to oppose the company's decision,
I could have just canceled this training.
What can you say?
In my case...
That is my personal opinion.
I understood.
I still think about it until now.
At that time, what would have happened...
...if I said the same thing as what Sakura said?
She even said that I was his partner.
I can't protect Sakura.
I'm really sorry.
Sakura.
I realized it now.
Why did I say such cruel thing?
I'm different from you,
I don't have any dreams either.
My shame was unbearable.
Grandfather,
thanks for the fax you've sent yesterday.
Here's the assignment announcement today.
I hope I can get into civil engineering team.
Furthermore,
Doi Rentaro.
Yes, Sir.
You'll be on the design department.
Congratulations.
Kijima Aoi.
Yes, Sir.
You'll be on urban development department.
Yes, Sir.
Shimizu Kikuo.
Yes, Sir!
You'll be on the marketing department.
Yes, Sir.
Tsukimura Yuri.
Yes, Sir.
You'll be on the public relations department.
Yes, Sir.
Well, that's all.
Sir.
Yes?
You haven't called Sakura.
Ah.
She's dismissed.
Eh?
I'm just kidding.
Kitano Sakura.
Yes, Sir.
I will not cancel your appointment,
but do your best in the human resources department.
Sakura!
All of us!
Let's make things better tomorrow.
Eh?
When creating the Sagrada Familia,
This is what [Antoni] Gaudi said to his staff.
"I like it... very much."
Even though you said that,
weren't you felt depressed?
Indeed.
You're the only one who didn't enter the department you have wanted.
I have a dream.
Eh?
Make a bridge on my island.
I already know that...
I have a dream.
Making friends that I can trust with.
I have a dream.
I want to be with them.
Construct buildings that can make many people happy.
I will not give up because of that.
I...
...will do anything I can do.
Then,
see you tomorrow.
You are right, Sakura.
During those ten years, you did whatever you can.
You have fixed the problems one by one.
Nice.
Splendid.