E3 - Ride the Headwind
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[00:01] Tatsuru
Work went great again today.
[00:03] Mikoto
How are you still this energetic
after walking around so much?
[00:07] Usuyama
Miyazumi-san, do you have a moment?
[00:11] Tatsuru
Hey, Usuyama. What's up?
SIGN Usuyama Toru (29)
Sunlight Beverage Quality
Assurance Department
[00:13] Usuyama
You offered Waoko a giveaway campaign
without consulting me again, didn't you?
[00:19] Mikoto
Giveaway?
[00:20] Tatsuru
Freebies. You know, like, you buy a case of
beer, and it comes with free detergent.
[00:25] Mikoto
Ah.
[00:26] Tatsuru
Oh, right. I haven't introduced
you yet. This is our newbie.
[00:30] Usuyama
I know who he is. He's on
the badminton team, right?
[00:33] Tatsuru
And this is Usuyama from QA.
He used to play badminton.
[00:37] Mikoto
Huh?
[00:37] Tatsuru
I'm still trying to get him to join the team.
[00:40] Usuyama
That aside, why did you
offer them a giveaway—
[00:42] Tatsuru
Aren't minor details up to Sales' discretion?
[00:44] Usuyama
Miyazumi-san, you're butting
right up against the limits
[00:46] Usuyama
of the Premiums and Representations Act.
[00:48] Tatsuru
I won't cross any lines. How many years
do you think I've been doing this job?
[00:52] Usuyama
It's that carelessness of
yours that's so risky.
[00:54] Usuyama
In any case, make sure you
submit your paperwork to QA.
[01:00] Tatsuru
Yeah, fine.
[01:04] Mikoto
He's kind of scary.
[01:06] Tatsuru
Even for QA, he's particularly
serious and strict.
[01:11] Mikoto
What's QA?
[01:13] Tatsuru
The Quality Assurance Department.
[01:15] Tatsuru
Simply put, they're like
the company's internal police.
[01:20] Tatsuru
They monitor us to make sure there
are no issues with product labels,
[01:22] Tatsuru
that ingredients meet standard values,
[01:25] Tatsuru
and that we're following
laws and company rules.
[01:29] Mikoto
Monitor?
[01:31] Tatsuru
But our customers feel safe and secure
because we have a QA department at all.
[01:36] Tatsuru
They can be a bit fussy,
but they're essential.
[01:39] Mikoto
Huh...
[01:41] Tatsuru
We're back.
[01:42] Sakaki
Good work, Shiratori-kun.
[01:44] Sakaki
Your proposal was chosen.
SIGN New Product Planning Contest Selection Results
SIGN Thank you for participating in the new product planning contest. Below are the product ideas that passed the first round. If your name and idea are listed below, please submit a complete proposal by the 31st of this month.
SIGN Department/Name Product Suggestion
SIGN Sales Department
Shiratori Mikoto: Green Onion Ginger Ale
SIGN PR Department
Otani Saki: Orange Juice "Rouge"
[01:49] Mikoto
Huh?
[01:50] Mikoto
Who, me?
SIGN Salaryman's Club
SIGN #03: Brainstorming
[03:27] Toya
I gotta hand it to you, Mikoto,
I can't believe we're getting
[03:30] Toya
time off work to go have fun.
SIGN Zunda Rikyu
[03:32] Takeda
We're not going to have fun.
SIGN Travel Plan
[03:34] Takeda
We're touring Tatebayashi Factory and
helping Shiratori write his proposal.
[03:37] Takeda
We're going for work.
[03:39] Sota
This font is honest about our intentions.
SIGN Sunlight Beverage
SIGN Badminton Team Get-Together
SIGN Draft
SIGN Let's make a toast with our company's alcoholic products!!
SIGN Schedule
SIGN Date | Time | Itinerary
SIGN Meet in front of office
Depart in company vehicle 1
SIGN Arrive at Tatebayashi International, meal break Depart
SIGN Arrive at Tatebayashi Factory End tour, depart
SIGN Arrive at lodging Proposal meeting in multipurpose room End meeting, free time
SIGN Meet in lobby Depart
[03:41] Toya
This is clearly our primary objective.
[03:43] Toya
Anyway, I'm impressed we
were given permission to go.
[03:45] Takeda
We have Tatsu-san's personal
magnetism to thank for that.
[03:50] Sota
I'm sure he begged the
president until he gave in.
[03:52] Tatsuru
Bingo.
[03:53] Takeda
The president's real fond of Tatsu-san.
[04:02] Mikoto
What am I doing here?
[04:04] Toya
Come on, now.
[04:05] Toya
You're the star of the day.
You can't be depressed.
[04:08] Takeda
All these first-class helpers showed
up to give your sorry ass a hand.
[04:13] Mikoto
I don't remember asking for help.
[04:15] Mikoto
I would've preferred a
badminton training camp.
[04:18] Takeda
Shiratori, you should show a little more
awareness that you're now a working adult.
[04:23] Takeda
If you never learn to do your job,
you'll get kicked off the badminton team.
[04:30] Takeda
Just kidding.
[04:33] Sota
Just get the proposal over with quickly.
[04:36] Toya
Exactly.
[04:37] Tatsuru
We Badarymans are here to help.
[04:41] Mikoto
Fine. So...
[04:44] Mikoto
What's a proposal?
[04:50] Amano
Does Shiratori know how to write a proposal?
[04:55] Ninosaka
He's got Toya-kun from
the department with him.
[04:57] Ninosaka
I'm sure he'll manage.
[04:59] Yata
They're so lucky. I wish I could've
attended the training, too.
[05:02] Amano
Yata, you just want to
go hang out and have fun.
[05:05] Yata
Is it that obvious?
[05:06] Amano
Obvious? Training isn't your thing.
[05:10] Yata
Sir.
[05:12] Amano
Hello, sir.
[05:15] Oshitari
The badminton team is pushing its luck.
SIGN Training Camp
SIGN Tatebayashi Factory
SIGN Miyazumi
SIGN Takeda
SIGN Shiratori
[05:25] Factory Manager
Here at Tatebayashi Factory,
[05:26] Factory Manager
with the way markets have been
expanding over the past few years,
[05:29] Factory Manager
we plan to introduce new equipment
this summer to increase production.
SIGN Tour Route
SIGN Exhibits
[05:34] Factory Manager
Last year, thanks to the sales team,
our Besshonuma Soda was a big hit,
[05:39] Factory Manager
so we temporarily added extra assembly lines.
[05:43] Tatsuru
I'm actually pretty fond of that product.
[05:46] Factory Manager
My daughter's a fan and
drinks it all the time.
[05:56] Toya
This place is pretty nice.
[05:58] Takeda
Nice choice, Tatsu-san!
[06:01] Tatsuru
I know, right?
[06:02] Tatsuru
Let's head to the multipurpose room
once we put our luggage away.
SIGN New Product Proposal
(Green Onion Ginger Ale)
[06:06] Tatsuru
Now, let's start writing this proposal.
[06:10] Mikoto
Do I really have to do this?
[06:12] Takeda
It's your proposal, Shiratori.
[06:15] Tatsuru
Even in doubles, everyone
has to do their job.
[06:20] Tatsuru
The company has currently tasked
you with writing a proposal.
[06:26] Toya
What does that mean?
[06:27] Sota
He probably just wanted to combine
badminton and work concepts.
SIGN New Product Proposal
SIGN Sales Department Shiratori Mikoto
SIGN Product Name
SIGN Green Onion Ginger Ale
SIGN Describe the selling points and
sales plan for the product below.
[06:31] Takeda
Anyway, this product...
[06:33] Sota
It's pretty aggressive.
[06:34] Toya
At least it's better than Natto Cola?
[06:37] Mikoto
What's that mean? Natto Cola's good.
[06:39] Takeda
Honestly, I don't get why this got greenlit.
[06:42] Tatsuru
Why green onion, anyway?
[06:45] Mikoto
The other day, I had Fukaya green onions
with ginger ale and thought it tasted good.
[06:51] Tatsuru
Well, some products come from simple ideas.
[06:55] Takeda
In any case, let's try making some progress.
SIGN Green Onion Ginger Ale Proposal
[07:00] Mikoto
Um, I don't even know
how to write a proposal.
[07:05] Toya
Then let's begin by coming up with ideas
related to green onion and ginger.
[07:10] Toya
We'll brainstorm selling points,
[07:12] Toya
plus when and where we could sell it,
and write those down in the proposal.
[07:19] Tatsuru
Reliable as ever, Planning Department.
[07:20] Sota
You really know how this goes.
[07:23] Takeda
Should we try doing a SWOT analysis?
[07:25] Takeda
Normally they're used in
management strategies,
[07:28] Takeda
but I think it could be useful for
teaching Shiratori to consider things
[07:32] Takeda
from multiple perspectives.
[07:34] Tatsuru
I see.
[07:35] Toya
Good idea!
[07:37] Toya
It could be easier for Mikoto to come up
with ideas if he understands the strengths
[07:40] Toya
and weaknesses of green onion and ginger.
[07:44] Toya
SWOT is an abbreviation of strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
[07:51] Mikoto
Okay...
[07:52] Takeda
By identifying these, we can determine
the direction of green onion and ginger.
[07:57] Mikoto
Uh, okay?
[07:59] Tatsuru
The strengths of green onion and ginger, huh?
[08:02] Tatsuru
Well, it's got a lot of impact.
SIGN Impact
[08:05] Sota
Doesn't it seem like a strange combo, though?
SIGN Strange Combination
[08:07] Sota
I doubt it'd have broad appeal.
[08:09] Toya
Exactly. What do you think?
[08:11] Mikoto
Huh?
[08:11] Mikoto
Wh-What do I think? It might go
well with meals, or something?
[08:17] Tatsuru
Ginger ale is a pretty standard choice,
so it's not out of the question.
SIGN With Meals
[08:21] Toya
Fukaya green onions are a local specialty.
SIGN Local Specialty
SIGN Souvenir
[08:23] Toya
It might make a good souvenir.
[08:24] Takeda
It sounds healthy.
SIGN Healthy
[08:25] Toya
You're right!
[08:26] Tatsuru
And these days...
SIGN Impact Local Specialty Sounds Healthy
SIGN Strange Combination Lacks Broad Appeal
SIGN With Meals Popular on Social Media Unusual Souvenir
SIGN Other Local Specialties
[08:34] Takeda
I guess that's everything.
[08:37] Mikoto
So, what do we do with this?
[08:39] Toya
We compare these against each
other and perform an analysis.
[08:43] Taekda
We'll start with strengths and opportunities.
[08:50] Sota
Well, it's got impact.
It's definitely viable as a souvenir.
SIGN Green onion
[08:54] Toya
And if celebrities made social media posts
about it, that would increase visibility.
SIGN Strange Combination?!
SIGN Delicious?
SIGN Green Onion
Ginger Ale
SIGN We Tried Green Onion Ginger Ale!
[08:58] Takeda
That always helps with advertising expenses.
[09:01] Tatsuru
What about cooking meals
that pair well with this?
SIGN Pairs With Green Onion Ginger Ale!
SIGN So good
SIGN Great Pairing
SIGN Green Onion
Ginger Ale
SIGN Green Onion
Ginger Ale
SIGN We Made This Godlike Recipe!!
[09:04] Takeda
Cooking streams are popular. That could work!
SIGN Popular on Social Media
Release Recipes That Pair
With Green Onion Ginger Ale
[09:08] Takeda
Looks like there's some
hope for this product.
[09:12] Tatsuru
So, weaknesses and threats are next?
[09:16] Takeda
The standard souvenirs are tough competition,
like Hyakumangoku buns and Koedo sour.
SIGN Rank 1 Kami Rice Crackers
Rank 2 Mikabo
Rank 3 Hyakumangoku Buns
Rank 4 Kuibuku no Kura
Rank 5 Koikyomo
Rank 6 Senka no Takara
[09:22] Toya
I'd like something to keep us from
getting lost among the other souvenirs.
[09:28] Takeda
Something that compels you to pick it up.
[09:30] Toya
Yeah, exactly! Something that
makes you want to buy it.
[09:38] Mikoto
Like ramune bottles?
[09:41] Mikoto
Ramune bottles are kind of nice, aren't they?
[09:45] Toya
Yeah, they do stand out visually.
[09:49] Tatsuru
They're a beautiful color, too.
[09:50] Tatsuru
They'd be easy to tell apart
from other souvenirs.
[09:53] Sota
And I like their retro feel.
[09:56] Toya
Then maybe we should make the label cute, too.
[09:59] Tatsuru
Something that makes people want to
take a pic and post it to social media.
[10:02] Takeda
If things go well, it could
downplay the weird flavor combo.
[10:05] Tatsuru
Should we design a mascot to go with it?
[10:08] Sota
Ugh, someone always suggests a mascot.
[10:10] Takeda
All right! This is starting to come together.
[10:12] Toya
Hey, this looks pretty promising.
SIGN Ramune Bottles
Aim for Broad Appeal
on Social Media
[10:18] Tatsuru
Anyway, ramune bottles were a good idea.
[10:25] Tatsuru
All right.
[10:26] Tatsuru
Could you summarize what
we've discussed so far?
[10:28] Mikoto
Got it.
SIGN Onion
[10:43] Sota
You're like our grandpa.
[10:45] Tatsuru
So this is why you always take so
long to write your daily reports?
[10:48] Mikoto
Shut up!
[10:49] Mikoto
You're distracting me! Be quiet!
[10:52] Mikoto
This would be faster if I could
use flick inputs, like on a phone.
[10:57] Sota
Guess I'll look for rare monsters.
[10:58] Tatsuru
This is gonna take all night.
[11:09] Mikoto
I'm so tired.
[11:17] Tatsuru
Hey, this place is pretty big.
[11:25] Mikoto
It's a big bath. You don't
have to sit right next to me.
[11:28] Tatsuru
Now, now.
[11:29] Tatsuru
Hanging out naked is an
essential part of friendship.
[11:32] Mikoto
Not for me.
[11:34] Tatsuru
That feels so good.
[11:37] Mikoto
And here I thought I'd finally
get some time alone.
[11:43] Mikoto
I just want to play badminton.
[11:46] Mikoto
Why do I have to suffer through
sales and proposals?
[11:50] Tatsuru
Because it's your job, obviously.
[11:53] Tatsuru
For us, work and badminton are inseparable.
[11:58] Mikoto
I don't understand this proposal
or SWOT stuff at all.
[12:03] Tatsuru
You don't have to understand it right now.
[12:06] Tatsuru
But whether it's proposals or anything else,
what's important is always the same.
[12:13] Tatsuru
Nothing goes well unless
you put yourself into it.
[12:17] Tatsuru
That goes for proposals and doubles.
[12:21] Tatsuru
As long as you're into it,
you can return any shot,
[12:25] Tatsuru
and your proposals will convince any client.
[12:30] Mikoto
Sometimes you fail no matter
what you do, though.
[12:38] Tatsuru
I asked you about it after the Unisics game,
[12:41] Tatsuru
but did something happen
to you in your past?
[12:45] Tatsuru
Someone as good as you doesn't
just ignore their own weaknesses.
[12:52] Tatsuru
Well, y'know, I guess I'll go
wash my hair or something.
[13:01] Mikoto
I'm scared to jump backwards.
[13:07] Mikoto
During my high school Inter-High,
[13:12] Mikoto
I had a doubles partner.
[13:24] (Flashback) Mikoto
You okay, Azuma?
[13:26] (Flashback) Azuma
Yeah, I'm fine. I'll handle the back.
[13:30] (Flashback) Azuma
You focus on scoring.
[13:52] (Flashback) Coach
Tachibana, are you okay?
[13:54] (Flashback) Coach
Someone get a stretcher!
[13:56] (Flashback) Coach
Are you all right?
[13:59] Mikoto
He couldn't play badminton
anymore because of me.
[14:07] Mikoto
We'd played together forever,
but I couldn't fully trust him.
[14:12] Mikoto
So I ran away to Mitsuhoshi,
but I couldn't jump backwards anymore.
[14:20] Mikoto
Even now, when shots come that
way, I imagine that moment.
[14:25] Mikoto
My body won't move.
[14:29] Tatsuru
I see. In that case, you're fine now.
[14:33] Mikoto
Huh?
[14:34] Tatsuru
You've got me behind you.
[14:39] Tatsuru
Even if you can't jump, it's not a problem.
[14:44] Tatsuru
After all, I'm stronger than you.
[14:48] Mikoto
Huh? What makes you say that?
[14:50] Tatsuru
I beat you on your first day.
[14:53] Mikoto
Y-You just happened to win.
Don't let it get to your head.
[14:56] Tatsuru
You know, I'm strong because
I take such good care of myself.
[15:00] Mikoto
You passed out drunk in a park.
What are you talking about?
[15:03] Tatsuru
Shut up.
[15:05] Tatsuru
I feel better.
[15:07] Mikoto
I think I stayed in too long.
[15:11] Toya
Happy birthday!
[15:15] Mikoto
Huh?
[15:16] Mikoto
What is this?
[15:18] Takeda
Shiratori, today's your 20th birthday, right?
[15:22] Takeda
We thought we'd thank you for your work and
celebrate your birthday with a surprise.
[15:26] Sota
Come on, birthday boy. Take your seat.
[15:29] Mikoto
Hey, wait...
[15:31] Mikoto
Toya, what do you think you're doing?
[15:34] Toya
It wasn't me. It was Tatsuru-san.
[15:37] Mikoto
Huh?
[15:37] Tatsuru
Toya told me it was your birthday.
[15:41] Tatsuru
Pretty nice party, right?
[15:44] Mikoto
Why are you doing this for me?
[15:46] Tatsuru
Why?
[15:48] Tatsuru
Because you're one of us.
[15:52] Takeda
Here.
[15:54] Takeda
Not only are you one of us,
you're also a legal adult now.
[15:58] Takeda
Let's make a toast with our
company's alcoholic beverages.
[16:01] Tatsuru
Nice!
[16:03] Toya
Go on, choose one.
[16:08] Tatsuru
Good work today, everyone,
and happy birthday, Shiratori Mikoto.
[16:14] All
Cheers!
[16:18] Tatsuru
That hits the spot!
[16:20] Toya
Tatsuru-san, you sound like an old man.
[16:23] Tatsuru
You're too young to understand.
[16:33] Mikoto
So bitter! Is it supposed to be this bitter?
[16:36] Toya
You've got the palate of a child.
[16:37] Sota
You just turned 20 recently yourself.
[16:40] Toya
Shut up.
[16:42] Takeda
Shiratori Mikoto is consuming
alcohol on his 20th birthday.
[16:46] Takeda
What do you think of our
company's craft beer?
[16:49] Takeda
You can tell it has a pretty
decent market share, can't you?
[16:52] Mikoto
Not at all.
[16:55] Tatsuru
You're drinking quite a lot,
considering it's your first time.
[16:58] Toya
Don't push yourself too hard.
[16:59] Mikoto
So bitter...
[17:09] Toya
Mikoto, you should probably quit soon.
[17:12] Takeda
You've got work tomorrow, right?
[17:16] Mikoto
No problem.
[17:18] Tatsuru
You really should stop.
[17:20] Mikoto
What are you doing?
[17:22] Toya
C'mon, drink some water.
[17:26] Toya
Hey!
[17:27] Toya
Seriously, enough with the booze.
[17:33] Mikoto
This is... This is why the Sunlight
Beverage badminton team sucks!
[17:38] Mikoto
I'll perform a SWOT analysis on
Sunlight Beverage's current problems!
[17:43] Mikoto
First, Takeda-san!
[17:44] Takeda
Who, me?
[17:45] Mikoto
Why do you have such bad performance anxiety?
SIGN Performance Anxiety
[17:47] Mikoto
You screw up tons of serves,
and you're too self-conscious!
SIGN Repeated Service Errors
SIGN Self-conscious
[17:51] Takeda
Oh, no!
[17:52] Toya
This has nothing to do with SWOT.
[17:55] Mikoto
It's a game! Of course people
are gonna be watching you!
[17:58] Takeda
Yes, sir!
[17:59] Mikoto
Toya!
[18:00] Mikoto
You rely on your intuition too much!
SIGN Overly Reliant on Intuition
SIGN Doesn't Think
[18:02] Mikoto
You don't use your head!
Quit playing so sloppily!
SIGN Sloppy Play
SIGN Enough Already!
[18:06] Toya
Huh?!
[18:06] Mikoto
You haven't improved at
all since high school!
[18:10] Mikoto
You should be better than this!
[18:12] Mikoto
Don't think your reflexes
are enough to carry you!
[18:15] Sota
He's really going hard on you, Toya.
[18:17] Mikoto
You, too, Sota-san!
[18:18] Mikoto
You're limiting your own
potential, aren't you?
[18:22] Mikoto
Do you think it's cool to act
composed and not push yourself?
[18:28] Mikoto
Not trying to do what you could do
[18:31] Mikoto
is the same as running away.
SIGN The Same
[18:33] Mikoto
The same... the same... the same...
SIGN The Same
SIGN The Same
[18:36] Mikoto
And finally, you!
[18:38] Mikoto
Your movements are shockingly inefficient!
[18:41] Mikoto
How many years have you
been playing badminton?!
[18:42] Sign
How many years have you been playing badminton
[18:44] Mikoto
You should think more logically
and effectively when you move!
[18:44] Sign
Think logically and effectively when you move
[18:47] Mikoto
Even grade school kids
think more than you do!
[18:47] Sign
Even grade school kids think more than you do
[18:54] Mikoto
Oh, but...
[18:56] Mikoto
I hear Takeda-san always
covers for me at work.
[19:03] Mikoto
And you helped me a lot today.
[19:07] Mikoto
Thank you!
[19:08] Takeda
Uh, d-don't worry about it.
[19:11] Mikoto
And Toya, I can tell you
anything without restraint.
[19:15] Mikoto
Thanks, I think!
[19:17] Toya
Uh, sure.
[19:18] Mikoto
And Sota-san, you helped me today.
[19:22] Mikoto
Thank you!
[19:23] Mikoto
Thank you... Thank you... Thank you...
[19:26] Sota
Th-Thank you...
[19:32] Mikoto
And you...
[19:34] Mikoto
Your room is filthy, your feet stink,
and I can hear you snoring from my room!
[19:37] ---
Do something about it!
[19:38] Mikoto
You're such! A nuisance!
[19:50] Tatsuru
Wait, you've got nothing but bad
things to say about just me?!
[19:54] Tatsuru
We're partners. Say at least
one nice thing about me!
[19:59] Tatsuru
Hey. Hey, wait. Hey, you!
[20:03] Tatsuru
Don't laugh!
[20:06] Sakaki
You think Shiratori-kun's
proposal will go well?
[20:10] Tatsuru
I'm sure he'll manage.
[20:14] Yata
A-Are you okay?
[20:16] Mikoto
I don't think so.
[20:18] Yata
Want some water?
[20:19] Ninosaka
I can't believe you showed up to work
hungover when you're new.
[20:22] Amano
Looks like we've got a
big-shot in the making.
[20:25] Mikoto
My head hurts. I feel sick.
[20:27] Sakaki
You really think he'll manage?
[20:29] Tatsuru
I'm sure he'll manage somehow.
[20:32] Tatsuru
Probably.
[20:40] Ono
We've got a match coming up.
Get yourselves in shape.
[20:44] Ono
Return, return, return.
[20:46] Ono
Show some guts!
[20:48] All
Yes, sir!
[20:51] Ono
Gather round.
SIGN Men's Tournament
[20:55] Ono
This is this year's corporate
tournament bracket.
SIGN Sunlight Beverage
SIGN Tomari Transport
[20:59] Toya
We're in the same block as Tomari
Transport, one of the big three.
[21:03] Mikoto
If we beat Tomari, we'll face Unisics next.
[21:06] Tatsuru
We can't afford to lose if we want
to get revenge for the other day.
[21:10] Mikoto
Naturally.
[21:11] Takeda
We can't lose, either.
[21:13] Toya
Of course.
[21:16] Ono
All right, then.
[21:18] Ono
Let's give our first round
opponent a thrashing!
[21:22] All
Yes, sir!
[22:59] Announce
The opening ceremony will begin shortly.
[23:02] Announce
Athletes, please line up by team.
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