It's Called a Black Enterprise.
My company is not a Black Enterprise! The threshold changes daily.
That's just cruel.
But, it's selling books!
But it's not what you promised!
Even though it was a collaboration between Mitamura san and me,
My name is in tiny characters on the bottom,
and you've completely butchered my manuscript.
We felt it would boost sales if President Mitamura's
name was more prominent.
This has more impact, don't you think.
Or else what? You think your name
would sell books?
Well that's.... Like this, we're guaranteed press coverage,
it's money in the bank.
Yes.
Oh, the royalties?
All the royalties will go to Mitamura san too.
In reality, he's the author. Huh?
I won't stand for this!
This is great publicity. That's right.
It's already made it onto the bestseller list.
It's good we used a big picture of me, you think.
Should we have you do a book signing?
Oh that's a good idea!
Do you think Kyoko Sensei is alright with this?
Huh? It's just that this was her book,
wasn't that what it was originally? But that wouldn't have sold,
it was the judgment of the publisher? So instead,
if I hadn't gotten involved with it. But, you know this will be hard on her.
It will be a good lesson on capitalism.
She should be grateful to me!
What are you reading?
Well, I thought I could learn something.
Please don't read that in front of me?
Sorry, sorry.
You're not highlighting anything are you?
I'm not.
A shovel.
He wrote this.
Oh ! Kyoko Sensei.
Oh, hello.
What? Is everyone reading it?
Well, it's pretty interesting. You think so.
It's been awhile since I've read a book.
You're writing is really good.
Hey, you should all write a review on the Internet.
I'll give it five stars. Thank you.
It is popular, right.
It's too late for you to apologize!
I have no intention to apologize.
Didn't you promise that we'd write it together?
Promise? Was there a contract or some memo?
"The authors will be you and me. Both our names will be good?"
"That's good."
"Oh,... pinky swear!" "Pinky swear?"
"Pinky swear, pinky swear."
"Link our pinky fingers..."
Our pinky swear is a contract.
A business management Sensei, does pinky swears?
Well, are you going to sue me?
This is really a question of humanity.
In business, the moment you rely on humanity,
is when you lose. So cruel!
Society is how you say it, one of those cruel things,
If you find it so unpleasant, you should just keep yourself isolated here at the university.
Oh. Hi.
I feel sorry for Kyoko Sensei.
It can't be helped.
Mitamura san. Huh?
Why would you do such a cruel thing to Kyoko Sensei?
Huh? Am I next?
What? You want me to do something?
I guess I should be indifferent.
You are a strange one.
Alpha Gene, Inc. in the America,
Right now, they are the preeminent leader in apparel sales growth.
If we do a joint venture with this company Alpha Gene,
we think we can gain a foothold in the American market.
We have already been in informal negotiations with Alpha Gene,
we're very close to an agreement.
You've already gone that far with them?
What's the rush?
With declining birthrates and aging population, Japan's population is decreasing,
at any rate, there's limited opportunities.
It's necessary for us to have a global strategy.
Sooner or later, our company has to strike out into the world.
If we're late, some other company will get the jump on us.
It's not possible for us to be to soon. However,
is this Alpha Gene Inc. really our best choice for a business partner...?
The president and I, in aiming to expand into the American market,
were searching for an ideal partner in Japan.
With Alpha Gene,
we find nothing lacking with them as a business partner.
On the 25th of this month,
no one less, that the executive vice president of Alpha Gene arrives in Japan.
It is then that we want to formally finalize the contract.
Sorry to interrupt. What's wrong?
President, we got this email from Alpha Gene.
What is it? Yes.
It says as a condition of the contract,
they want you to go to New York.
Sure I'll go, I need to go make an inspection. It's not that.
They want you to be the President of the new joint venture company
in New York.
To get the new company on track,
it seems they want you to be in that position for at least 5 years.
Five years....
That's not possible, is it? For you to do that.
Kobayakawa kun, what do you think?
If you were to leave, no good.
No, it's really bad!
Well naturally they would want the President to take command.
In the email they sent, accepting this proposal
is an unconditional requirement to complete the organization
of the joint venture.
...Really, what are they scheming?
Their President is famous for being really strong willed.
Normally, we would refuse such a request. But that
would be with a normal company where there would be no risk.
Well, there's not much we can do here.
Or conversely, if I were to go? And you're without a president,
it would show how stable this company is.
Well, that's true, but. Or possibly,
they're trying to weaken us by leaving us shorthanded,
so perhaps they can take us over.
Well, I don't know. What will you do?
Interesting.
Should I try going.
Huh. Isn't that impossible.
It'll be alright, after all when I went to college,
things were alright, after all. This is not the same as that!
This time you'll be gone for 5 years!
Now we can video conference on the Internet,
It's not like we'll never communicate!
Well, just hold on a minute. I think it's impossible.
My intuition has never let me down.
That's always been how I've done things. Has it ever led to any failures in the past?
It has. It has.
Oh has it? We've had problems,
How many times has Director Akechi covered up your mess?
Well, that....
There's really never been anything real serious?
This time I am opposed. Absolutely against it!
If Alpha Gene Inc. stands by that requirement,
it will be farewell to the joint venture.
You cannot say that so unconditionally!
I will say it for certain. If you leave for 5 years,
this company will go under. Huh?
This company, whether it's good or bad, exists on the President's charisma.
You know this yourself, don't you!
If that foundation is lost, what do you think will happen?
If the internals are loosened, all kinds of people will come after us.
This company is not such a pitiful company!!
That is the reality!
President, if you are determined to go,
I will tender my resignation.
What did you say, serious!? Yes.
Because I, as the managing director, have a responsibility to protect the employees.
You...
So when push comes to shove, you will betray me?
Yes.
That's the only correct judgment.
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It's the first time the director and president have had words like that.
What will happen? Will this company be alright?
Will the president give up on going to New York?
Well with the director threatening to resign,
it's impossible, right?
What's up? Well ah...
What just happened? Director Akechi looks pissed.
The president is getting English lessons.
Huh, English?
And further, he looks like he's enjoying it.
Why is he still....
See you~.
Excuse me. Hey, ... what?
President, of course, you intend to go to America?
So you're fine with me quitting?
Who said I was going to America?
Well you getting lessons in English. Oh that,
getting lessons in English and going to America,
are not related at all.
Then why are you?
For the globalization of our company,
it's a big issue that's not going to change.
To achieve that, what's wrong with studying English?
And someday, I'm thinking of
making English the official language of this company.
Huh? Yea, at that time,
it would be a disgrace if the President couldn't speak it at all.
Oh? Is there some problem?
What if we all took lessons together?
It'd be fun~
Sandy. She's called Sandy Sensei.
Sandy. It's Sandy.
Hey, right here in scene 13, OK.
Is this fine?
To do battle with running zombies, we need to have track athletes.
Yes.
Oh, you're getting into it now.
I need to move forward too.
Hey, this is bad.
What, what.... what's wrong?
We might not be able to shoot the film.
Huh?
What can we do?
Huh? English lessons?
Why now?
I wonder if it's to spite us, cause we're against him going to America.
I'm not saying that I care, but.
Doing that is so childish.
Even if it's not reprisal for being against him going to America,
it's quite effective at getting under Akechi's skin.
He is a complicated man.
What's wrong?
It's just that you're way of eating was a little lewd,
I wasn't sure what to think. It's just normal, right.
By the way, what is the scoop about him going to America?
They want him to be the President of the joint venture company
in New York for 5 years. Huh, for 5 years?
The President wants to go, but Director Akechi is dead set against it,
said if he went that he'd resign from the company.
If you were to have the president absent for 5 years,
that would be impossible.
Your right. Oh...
"The moment you say you can't, or it's impossible,
is the moment you fail."
Well, that man
will not give it up so easily ! Huh?
I would be suspicious of him taking English lessons.
It at first might look like he's being childish,
but actually, little by little he's getting everyone used to it,
it's his tactic to make it become a fait accompli.
Very likely. Yes!
I will talk to him. Huh ? What will you say?
How to gracefully give up on going to America!
Oh, please do. If he's gone for 5 years, you know,
if that were to happen, things would get boring.
Oh, they're done. Oh.
Yes. Thank you.
They're ready. Miki san, you're good.
Delicious. Ready....
What is it? You still have a complaint about the book?
Oh, excuse me, beer please. No, about the book,
I'm thinking you were pretty good. Oh really?
Mitamura san, of course you're really great.
Huh? I heard from Saejima san.
You're going to America for 5 years. No, no..
It's not been decided that I'm going... I heard that there's opposition.
But there's no way you would give up on it is there?
Huh? Like you lose the moment you say it's impossible,
or you have to persist in the things you want, haven't you told me these things?
In reality, in my heart, I am grateful.
Oh, is that the case? Yes.
Oh, and the fact you are taking English lessons,
Doesn't that have a deeper design?
Actually you're right. Oh, I knew it.
Little by little, I'm setting the framework.
Eh~ are you. Yes, yes.
But how did you know. Well having associated with you,
knowing how you think, I can generally predict what you'll do!
Huh? This is no joke.
Do you know how much trouble it is
to everyone around when you just do whatever you like?
I know that up till now, certainly your success is
because you've had the tenacity to keep pushing forward.
But however, have you ever given any thought
to how much it's hurt people? There it is, that's you're point, after all.
There will always be those that are troubled.
But in the end, it is for the company.
Not just me, for the employees too. Therefore, I'm...
There! It's that. This is how
you seduce everyone by getting them involved.
Hmm, I just figured out one major thing.
What is that?
Certainly, your company is probably not a black enterprise.
That's right. What is black,
is you yourself! Huh?
Like that, anytime you have an idea you want to try,
you spread stuff all over behind everyone's back, then they have to cover for you,
because it's just natural for everyone to want to help?
It's as if your saying, any idea I ever want to try,
is just a foolish thing that's to feed my ego, right?
Yes, that's what I'm saying. Well whenever
I give a suggestion, I still give it a lot of thought!
Was it the right thing or not? Well then....
I only think we should do it, after I've thought about it.
We've been successful in Tokyo, next is New York,
anyone in business, thinks that way.
That is the next big hurdle. If you can't make it in New York,
there are many that come back with their tail between their legs.
So for this reason, I want to try this hurdle myself.
I want to see if I'm up to it. After all, isn't it only for your own ego?
You're wrong!
It's not just for me. If this goes well,
the company will become even more profitable.
For the employees in Japan, there's so much that
will benefit them!
That chance is out there right now!
Therefore, I want to give it a try!
I think what you're saying is right.
But your righteousness, will hurt people!
The person that has always covered your ass until now,
is Director Akechi, right?
That man is vehemently opposed to you doing this.
Is it alright to part ways with Director Akechi?
It's necessary as a leader,
to withdraw gracefully!
You certainly have a point.
Maybe this time, I've made a mistake.
There are those times, you know.
Huh, really?
It appears that he might give up on it.
Great, thank you so much.
How are things there at the company?
He's working as usual.
He really is annoying.
With this, we can return back to everyday being peaceful.
Huh? "Can we meet, it's urgent"?
What?
Hey, hey, can you believe it? Before this place looked like this.
Yes, And now it's like this?
Huh? This is why you stopped filming? That's right.
But you can shoot film anywhere, can't you.
But that place was the main setting for this movie,
it kind of ruins the image. Is that right?
So we thought we should stop for now.
Yea. And Yuri flipped out.
"Yea this is impossible." "It's impossible, let's give up filming."
"Even though I did this!!"
What, this is why you want my advice?
There's nothing you can do.. Well, you say advice...
Yuri thinks we deceived her,
but seriously, we're thinking it's bad.
We had resolved. This time we'd not give it up no matter what.
And then, somehow,
we were thinking you might be able to light a fire under us.
Take in some male bonding, raise our spirits !
Oh that kind of thing, maybe. Oh, I see.
Well, like you have said before.
Like, "You guys have plenty of time."
The only equality between the rich and the poor, is their alloted time.
You cannot buy time.
But that's not right.
Huh? I read it in your book,
you can buy time.
Oh. Well, like when
when you buy an express ticket, then ride on the express train,
and you get where you're going faster, isn't that buying time?
Oh, that's right. Certainly,
we might have a lot of time.
But in our case, this time that we have,
the rich guys just purchase it from us?
People with money,
they just steal our time by making us work for cheap wages.
Well, there may be nothing we can do about that right now.
But this taking does not end.
The feeling like, "Before long, you will see!"
Right, let's give it a try.
Well ~ all we can do is try.
Right. Great,
for now, let's toast.
Cheers! Cheers !
Well, I am.
Oh, I won't give up on "Running Zombies!!"
I won't give up either. And stick to my plan to start a business.
Really? Yea, well somehow until now,
it's not so scary. Really?
If they are particular about that condition,
when it comes down to it, are we fine
without the joint venture?
Possibly.
Look, here they are.
Oh well, let me show you around.
Well, the conditions for the joint venture,
the investment ratio will be Tres Fields, 50%,
and Alpha Gene 50%, that's fine with everyone, correct?
We are fine with that point.
Lastly, let's ask about their issue of prime importance.
President Mitamura, how do you feel about taking the reins
as President of the Joint Venture company in America?
Yes, about that, the President will respond.
"President, if you are determined to go,
I will tender my resignation."
"Is it alright to part ways with Director Akechi?"
It would be my pleasure to go.
President, about that....
If you are really going to America,
I will have to tender my resignation.
I'm sorry.
Wait!
I did not forget what you had said.
But then.... I thought a lot about this.
But will you tell me just one thing.
I am not going reluctantly because they have demanded it.
I have thought about it, and I really think I should go.
I think my going is tied to the happiness
of the employees. It's my intention to go.
But the real problem is, while this company is without the President...
There is a leader that can take my place, now isn't there?
Where is that kind of person?
There is ! Where !?
It's you.
Director Akechi,
You will be appointed President while I'm gone.
You can do it.
I'll leave it to you.
These many years, all the troubles we've gone through together for this company,
you've been insistent we create a company that's kind to the employees,
that's not called a black enterprise.
Therefore, I can determine to leave for there.
Will you listen to this request?
I'm begging you!
In return, I will run things my way.
Of course you should.
Alright then.
We will watch over things here in Japan.
And I'll have your help too? Yes.
As you wish, go give them hell!
I don't know how many years it will be, but
I will get that company on track and then I'll be back.
Looking forward to it.
Thank you.
Thanks for all you've done.
So you're starting your career. Yes and it's in apparel.
I was quite shocked to find that I like helping customers.
Well good luck. It's good that it's not a black enterprise.
Oh, that's right. Sensei, good luck with everything here.
Yes, that's my hope.
Oh about the restructuring, it seems it was just a rumor.
Yes.
Department Dean!
Yes, sure.
The dean says he has something to talk about, what could it be?
The restructuring was just a rumor!
You keep saying that! It doesn't mean anything...
Akiyama kun.
I read this book. It's been really popular.
Thank you very much. What I want to talk about,
starting next term, I'm thinking of recommending you for Associate Professor.
Yes... huh, Associate Professor?
Wow, as a Associate Professor.
Congratulations. Thank you very much.
Saejima san, I wanted to tell you first. That's great~
Everybody's going through changes. Everyone?
After all, the President is going to America.
Huh? It'll be hard making adjustments.
What do mean? When I had talked with him,
I was certain he would give it up. It's impossible to read him.
I wonder what I am to him?
Well, I cannot even hazard a guess.
Oh,
But I should tell Mitamura san thanks.
Me becoming an Associate Professor is due to that book.
How nice ~ going to New York. I'm not going there to play.
Hey, have you already decided where you're going to live?
Not yet, soon. Hey, hey,
West Village looks really stylish.
Oh, that's nice. Hey what about this neighborhood?
Hey, hey, just a minute? Yes.
The two of you don't plan to come to New York, do you?
Wouldn't it be normal for us to go? But I just
told you I'm going there for work!
Oniichan, it's fine if you're working.
We're going to play.
Now look, hey hey,
while I'm over there, you're free to use this place.
Huh? Seriously? Yes.
In return, don't come to New York, OK?
Isn't it OK for us to go?
Maybe they should cry. Yo !
Good morning. Morning.
Oh ~ You came just in time.
What is just in time? We'll be shooting "Running Zombies!!"
We're resuming our goal of finishing it by next month.
Oh, that's wonderful !
Kenta has worked hard. he's worked out
the movie's story without the abandoned house.
Oh ~. I was up all night.
Maybe because Yuri flipped out?
Good luck! Huh, what are you saying?
You're going to be in it too. Huh me too?
We're having everyone be in it.
The new screenplay has a battle with a mad scientist.
What's wrong? Well...
I won't be able to be in the movie. Why?
Actually, I'm leaving for America.
Huh?
Huh, leaving for America, when?
Next month. I might be there 5 years.
5 years...
I'm starting a joint venture company in New York.
It's a new appointment as President there.
Oh, so you are here.
What's wrong with everyone? Well just that
you drop this so sudden... yea.
Please try you best.
We'll do our best too.
Oh right. Good Luck.
Good luck, Good Luck.
Please do you're best.
Thank you!
Right, should we have a going away party?
Right, ! Let's throw one !
Farewell party. Farewell party?
Good, Ryosuke, Ryosuke.
Thanks. Everyone have one?
Oh well, you need to say a little something!
Ehh, it's not necessary. Hey come on.
You need to say something. Oh~ I suppose I have to,
well then, just a word.
At college....
I was thinking about some things while walking on campus today.
At first, you were probably all wondering why this middle aged man
would be coming back to college? Right?
But, I had seriously wanted to study.
I had started my company just after I turned 20,
it was pretty reckless, so I went through a lot of troubles,
at last we got everything on track and I thought I could take a little breather.
But then, it seemed I could aim even higher.
I was thinking to set my sights higher
by seriously studying business administration.
And with that, I'd gain some different experiences,
or so I thought, but.
Everybody around me was opposed.
But when I thought about it, I knew it was time.
Therefore I determined to go to school.
Thanks to that, I got to know all of you.
I never would have imagined at the time I decided to go to school,
that I would be this thankful.
Life is like that, it's a conglomeration of the decisions you make.
And now, my next big decision is to go to New York.
This is to me, and also to the future of my company,
I think a necessary step. Going to New York,
At first, I will have to work to establish myself.
That won't be that easy.
Just like when I came here,
I have to be serious.
Therefore, I want all of you
to be serious about creating your own great futures.
You know in this world, there are many people that aren't
able to live their lives for themselves.
Like people that are constantly thinking of how to succeed,
Or people that take great satisfaction
in pointing out the mistakes of others and such.
People that live their lives like that, are pitiful.
I hope you all won't be like that.
If you are to succeed, it's up to you.
Also if you fail, it's up to you.
Live your own lives.
Be that kind of people.
I'll do it too.
Therefore, I'm moving on.
Like this,
because I got to know all of you, I am really happy.
Looking at all your faces,
one by one like this,
gives me strength to keep going.
Thank you.
Because I'll be doing my best, you had all better give it your best!
Oh I never thanked him.
The decision of a business proprietor to withdraw from an unprofitable business,
is often not made in time because
their decision is biased by the mistake of the costs already paid,
so they often need a bailout.
Mitamura Yukio causes a whirlwind in New York. His management skills are highly regarded.
One year later.
Welcome back. Welcome back.
I'm home. You are back sooner than expected.
It only took me a year to get the company on track.
That's the kind of things I do. As we would expect.
(Take your paid vacation)
(Child care center on site.)
(Strive for zero overtime)
This company's doing fine.
Thank you. At the moment,
we're conducting the last interviews for new graduates today,
we'd like your help.
There are 15 final candidates.
Got it. Well I'll surprise them
by starting out talking to them in English?
You just want to show off.
Thank you very much. If you'll excuse me.
Well, next person please.
They were right handed, right. Yes.
From Jyoto University, I'm Okajima Yuri.
Please, have a seat. Excuse me.
Hey, what's with this?
We've only kept the best, is all.
Well, let's start the interview. Please, President.
Well first off, please tell us the reason
you want to join our company. Yes.
That is because in the business world of apparel, there are always new challenges,
I am interested in learning and utilizing the management policies of your company,
I would like to spend my life working at your company,
this would in my estimation give meaning to my life.
Oh I see.
No, well ~. Huh?
Well it was about that. That?
Not everything I said, the truth is....
Are you guys worth more than this ball point pen?
What is my worth,
what is it I can do,
I came here to ascertain what that is.
You are a strange girl~.
I hear that a lot.
You worked hard in the interviews.
There are no other plans until tomorrow,
Please take it easy the rest of the day.
Being in America, I really understood how superior you are, Saejima kun.
My secretary over there, was so pathetic.
And you couldn't say anything suggestive, right.
Sexual harassment is instantly prosecuted.
Just to give you a heads up, while Director Akechi was in charge,
the situation here is exactly the same. Well, maybe
I can get it back to my style little by little...
You need to go talk with Kyoko Sensei. Kyoko Senpai?
Becoming an Associate Professor, has she gotten all high and mighty?
Kyoko Sensei's promotion to Associate Professor was declined.
Huh?
Today we're going to discuss management strategies...
What? Didn't you say it would be 5 years or so?
Because I wanted to see Kyoko Senpai, I came back after a year.
Is that some kind of an American joke?
There you go with that defiant attitude of yours.
As ever, Mitamura san too, sharp words come out of your mouth.
It's good to know you're fine. Thanks.
What's happened with all the club members?
Ryosuke kun and Shinya kun,
are researching how to start an Omelet Soba chain,
it seems. Huh!
Not looking for jobs, but starting a company?
Hey, how is it? It's good.
They're also looking for jobs.
It's still not for certain, Hey, have a taste of this.
Kenta kun has gotten a part time job at a movie production company.
Cut, cut ! Maegawa!
What are you doing here! Oh, I'm sorry!
Do it one more time. Let's go.
Let's do it again. You shut up.
He's getting on the job training, hopes to become a Director someday.
"Hey Maegawa ! Yes I'm coming."
Natsumi chan, entered a magazine competition for amateur models.
Huh, did she make it?
Do you have a moment? Look here is what I do, so.
No, she failed,
but it seems she has started an office that scouts for amateur models.
Really? Good?
What should we do. How, how?
Everyone is really doing well.
Yes they are.
Well, why were you turned down? Your promotion to Associate Professor.
Well, of course, my own power
isn't enough to get promoted I suppose.
The book I put out with you,
sold only because of your reputation.
I intend to seriously make it on my own here.
Is that right.
Oh, that's right.
While over there, there were a lot of exciting things that happened,
to tell the details, should we write a book together?
Unfortunately, I'm putting out a book next week.
(Black President)
I wrote the entire contents of this book myself.
By selling my name in this,
I will become Associate Professor on my own strength.
Please give it to me, with your signature.
If you buy a copy, I'd be happy to sign it.
Then I'll get my royalty.
What is it?
Kyoko Senpai, you can't put out this book.
Huh? Why is that?
Actually, I've registered the word "Black President" as a trademark.
Huh! Therefore, if you don't
pay me 5% of the royalties,
you cannot publish this book.
So heartless.
This is just what you call business.
This time I thought I'd gotten it right.
You didn't know?
It's OK. Titles of books,
you didn't know how difficult it is because of trademarks?
Huh? Even though you're a teacher of business management,
you really mean you didn't know about this.
Now, now again ~.
You black bastard!
Hey... Mitamura san, you..
really have no rivals do you. While you were in America,
did you make any friends? Oh, lots of them.
There were tons of beautiful blond women. That must have been great.
How about you Senpai? Did you eat lot's of meat?