E3 - Ride the Headwind Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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.