Chuukan Kanriroku Tonegawa (2018): Season 1, Episode 3 - Surefire - full transcript
The Roasting Kneeling!
An infernal kowtow atop a
roasting hot iron plate!
Naturally, no one can perform
this act on their own. Not a one!
Still... you can't escape!
Not from the Forced Kneeling Machine!
And yet, there was one
exception to this rule.
Move it aside. Get that
machine out of my way!
He endures the Roasting Kneeling!
And from this night that gave birth
to the most astonishing of legends,
we rewind the clock...
The Teiai Group's president, Hyoudou Kazutaka,
has ordered Tonegawa to devise
a diabolic game of death.
Just as he was able to bring together
his team of confusingly-named subordinates...
I think I've lost all the support
and trust I had with my men.
I can't blame them.
I took the ideas they had suggested,
slathered them with effusive praise,
and then turned against them.
I was dismissive. And then...
Rejected!
I erased them. Wiped it all away.
It's no different. No different than the
people I've trampled over in the past...
The behavior I'd expect of the
natural-born scum of the world!
It's disgusting!
I'm not like them!
I helped build the Teiai Group!
I worked my way to get this far,
over all those years!
I'll fix this.
I'm going to make a comeback and
restore my prestige and honor.
How To Win Your Staff Over:
The Art of Management
Tonegawa Yukio, the number two
man of the massive Teiai Group.
He serves the monster of
the financial sector.
This shot-caller rose to the position
of President Hyoudou's right-hand man.
This is the story of the battles
he waged as a middle manager,
in the shadows of the glory
and fame he achieved...
The small, unremarkable story...
about the struggles of a remarkable man.
Middle Management Blues
Mr. Tonegawa
Agenda 03
Surefire
So, today,
to show our gratitude for your
daily contributions to the company,
we've put together this humble
overnight company vacation.
It's my hope that this trip will serve
to strengthen the team's solidarity...
And if that leads to further progress
and eventual success with our project,
I couldn't ask for anything more.
Psst...
The gap between myself and
the men... They hate me now!
But I can make the jump!
Tonegawa steps forward, without fear.
He presses unrelentingly forward!
Well, I can't deny that those
stuffy reasons are a part of it,
but if you take a look at page three
of the guidebook you each have...
Schedule
Day 1
8:00 Assemble
8:30 Depart
9:30 Arrival
10:00 Lunch
11:00 Entertainment
18:00 Baths
19:00 Dinner
20:00 Entertainment
Day 2
8:00 Wake up
8:30 Breakfast
10:00 Entertainment
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Entertainment
17:00 Return home
You'll notice entertainment, entertainment,
The trip isn't over
until we get back!
entertainment from start to finish!
That's what this is about: leisure time!
I want you all to forget about work,
and spend these two days having a good time!
So obvious...
Yamazaki-san?
It's so damn obvious he's trying
to get on our good side.
Probably trying to make up for that horrible
crap he pulled in the last meeting...
Trip Guidebook
But it's having the opposite effect!
It's impossible!
A company trip where the
employees can actually relax...
As long as our boss is around,
we're going to be on pins and needles
trying to avoid pissing him off!
Tsk! What a pain in the ass!
I can't believe my weekend is blown.
Like we're gonna forgive him that easily!
This isn't gonna satisfy anybody!
A blue sky... clean air...
A panoramic view filled
with picturesque nature!
Standing amid it all is a building
where devils go to play.
Its name: the Multitude House!
Multitude House
Wow, the weather's perfect around here.
Well?
A mahjong table, a billiards table,
ping pong tables, along with dart
boards and a room for karaoke.
And we've got the entire place to ourselves.
We can do whatever we want.
E-Excuse me...
Um... is there a bowling
alley, by any chance?
Psst...
I-I mean...
After all this,
the fool is still going to yap
about how he wants to bowl?
There's a surge of rage.
But...
I need to stay calm.
Sorry, but there's no bowling alley here.
That said, there is one
within short driving distance.
N-No, it's okay!
Sorry! Forget I said anything!
I see.
They're like kids in a high school club.
A bunch of bowling club members
who were forced into joining their faculty
advisor on a "training camp" to a temple.
Well, no matter.
I just need to regain the
trust I lost with them.
Yamazaki-san...
Tonegawa-sensei said to meet
up here in the park, but...
What do you think he wants us to do?
How should I know?
I can't even guess what
that tyrant's thinking.
I-I guess you're right.
True.
He was out of line.
It erupts!
Their dissatisfaction with their boss!
A sense of suspicion that could never be
countered by any ordinary company trip!
Hey, is that everyone?
If you're not here, raise your hand!
Psst...
We're all here, sir.
I see. Then let's begin.
At most restaurants, 100 grams of this
would cost you tens of thousands of yen...
The finest quality Kobe beef.
A supreme barbecue, and it's all-you-can-eat.
Whoa!
Kobe beef!
Success! Success!
And more success!
A gourmet-recommended,
diabolically-marbled slab of meat!
And the onslaught continues!
How's that?
Hundreds of thousands' worth
of wine and champagne.
Just a few selections
from my personal cellar.
You can open up any brand you like.
You like... you like...
As the sun shines down, their thirst stirs...
for ice-cold, top-shelf liquor!
Alpha waves rock their brains!
Truly this is an unrivaled
form of relaxation!
Tonegawa has opened the path!
A path to regain the trust
and honor he had lost!
Um, excuse me.
Is there any beer?
Psst, psst, psst...
I mean, it's not a barbecue without beer.
You idiot! Again with this?!
Oh, it's fine.
They sell beer here, so I
didn't bother bringing any.
Go buy some.
Use this to get as much as you want.
As much as you want... as you want...
So generous!
Uh, should I have the
receipt addressed to Teiai?
Huh?
Don't bother. It's fine.
But get real beer!
None of that low-malt or sparkling nonsense.
T-Tonegawa-sensei...
Go on already.
Y-Yes, sir!
He takes control
of this barbecue to bring him
back from the edge of defeat,
to earn back the trust of the men in black!
But there was still one...
One man who still clung to his
rage toward Tonegawa: Yamazaki!
To be continued!
I can feel it coursing through my veins!
Amidst the abundant natural beauty,
there is a blasphemous haze of greed!
Meat! Booze!
Booze! And meat!
Tonegawa's debauched feast is about to begin!
Wow!
It's so damn cold!
Tonegawa-sensei, where should
we put the tables?
Oh, over there next to the
others should be fine.
Yes, sir!
Tonegawa-sensei.
What's this newspaper for?
Oh, that's for the fire.
Twist up the pages and put them
between any gaps in the charcoal.
Right away, sir!
Sensei!
I got the water you asked for!
Oh, good work. Put it over there, would you?
Yes, sir!
Are you guys really okay with this?!
You're gonna forgive him
for some beef and booze,
after what he did?!
Yamazaki.
Sorry, but if you're not busy,
could you grab the plates for the grill?
Oh, right away.
See? In the end, he's giving orders anyway.
So much for gratitude...
Tsk. I guess this is it.
Psst...
All right, the fire's looking good.
It's almost ready!
Tonegawa-sensei...
Ah, thank you, Yamazaki!
Bring those over here and...
The thing is...
Yamazaki-san, hurry, please!
That's just it...
The plates here are rusted over.
Look at this!
All of them?!
These two were in the best
condition I could find, sir.
The others are even worse!
Psst... Psst, Psst...
I think we might have to cancel the barbecue.
Without the plates,
this meat may as well be a dream.
After inflaming your employees' expectations,
when the time came to cook,
all you could say was,
"We couldn't. The plates were rusty."
You'll depress them, disappoint them.
All that excitement, frustrated!
And you'll never regain
their trust! Their support!
Yamazaki! Saemon-saburou!
Sir?
Keep the fire going!
I'm gonna find something we can use!
What does he mean by that?
Who knows?
There's no way he'll find something.
A replacement for a grill...
nothing that convenient could exist.
Yamazaki-san...
Should we put more charcoal on?
I don't think there's any point anymore.
I thought so...
I guess we don't get to eat that Kobe beef...
If I'm being honest, I am disappointed.
It's a shame I won't get
to eat this Kobe beef.
But that's the way it must be.
It's what he deserves! Karmic retribution!
Tonegawa-sensei!
Sensei!
Tonegawa-sensei!
Tonegawa-sensei!
You never know what the
world has in store for you.
Look hard enough,
and you'll find what you need.
No matter what it might be!
Wh-What the heck is that?!
No idea. No idea what it is, but...
No matter how you look at it,
it's some kind of giant plate for grilling.
And it's brand new!
I found it over in the warehouse.
Nice one, Tonegawa-sensei!
Amazing!
Nice one!
A giant plate... for grilling?
Psst...
Wait... Is that...
I'm the only one here who has worked
directly under President Hyoudou.
So I know about the special
equipment that he ordered once!
An iron plate for people to kneel on!
I was transferred before I ever saw
it, so I'm not positive, but...
This size...
Psst, psst... Psst, psst...
Sensei! It's nice and hot!
All right, here we go!
I'm gonna be breaking
in this brand new plate!
Yes, sir!
Come on, you guys, load this
thing up! Don't be shy!
Yes, sir!
But wait... If it's in a place like this...
It might just be an actual
giant grilling plate.
Okay, I need two or three of you
to come to the warehouse with me.
I found something interesting.
Wha...
What the heck is that?
Move aside, would you?
R-Right!
Psst...
Isn't that...
Tonegawa-sensei, what's this thing for?
Grab me that cabbage and a knife.
Right!
H-Here you go.
Good.
There we go...
Now, gentlemen, watch this!
Ack!
How handy!
So easy to use!
I get it!
Sensei...
This cross-shaped part up here...
What do you suppose it's for?
Th-That's...
For hanging tongs.
Wow, that's convenient!
No! That thing...
It's the Forced Kneeling Machine!
There's no other explanation for that belt.
This iron plate must be
what I thought it was!
So good!
That's Kobe beef for you!
This is freaking delicious!
Fantastic!
The perfect fire!
And the way it grills so evenly...
Finding this plate feels like destiny!
Sensei, can we cook some more?
Yeah! Keep it coming.
Right!
I can't tell them...
They can't know the truth...
Yamazaki.
Psst, psst...
Look... I'm sorry about the other day.
Psst...
This is my way of apologizing.
Have yourself a nice bite to eat.
Psst...
Psst, psst...
Well, go on. Here!
Don't be shy!
How is it? Good?
It's very good...
And so, in spite of Yamazaki's wishes...
Cheers!
It's a huge success!
He regains his honor and dispels his infamy!
Tonegawa's indomitable spirit
lets him climb up from the abyss,
with a miraculous return!
Team Tonegawa unites,
going into their third meeting!
And then, to harden the
bonds that have been forged,
there's entertainment
and more entertainment!
It's a blowout of entertainment!
And the finishing touch... What else?
Bowling!
Teiai Project
Team Tonegawa
All right, everyone, if you
could smile for me...
Especially the gentleman in the middle.
A-A little more naturally, please.
There! J-Just like that.
Here we go.
Teiai Project
Team Tonegawa
This is the story of a lone man who
struggles between his employer,
the president, and his own
employees, the men in black...
Tonegawa Yukio: Middle Manager!
Next Time: "Adult!"
Adult
An infernal kowtow atop a
roasting hot iron plate!
Naturally, no one can perform
this act on their own. Not a one!
Still... you can't escape!
Not from the Forced Kneeling Machine!
And yet, there was one
exception to this rule.
Move it aside. Get that
machine out of my way!
He endures the Roasting Kneeling!
And from this night that gave birth
to the most astonishing of legends,
we rewind the clock...
The Teiai Group's president, Hyoudou Kazutaka,
has ordered Tonegawa to devise
a diabolic game of death.
Just as he was able to bring together
his team of confusingly-named subordinates...
I think I've lost all the support
and trust I had with my men.
I can't blame them.
I took the ideas they had suggested,
slathered them with effusive praise,
and then turned against them.
I was dismissive. And then...
Rejected!
I erased them. Wiped it all away.
It's no different. No different than the
people I've trampled over in the past...
The behavior I'd expect of the
natural-born scum of the world!
It's disgusting!
I'm not like them!
I helped build the Teiai Group!
I worked my way to get this far,
over all those years!
I'll fix this.
I'm going to make a comeback and
restore my prestige and honor.
How To Win Your Staff Over:
The Art of Management
Tonegawa Yukio, the number two
man of the massive Teiai Group.
He serves the monster of
the financial sector.
This shot-caller rose to the position
of President Hyoudou's right-hand man.
This is the story of the battles
he waged as a middle manager,
in the shadows of the glory
and fame he achieved...
The small, unremarkable story...
about the struggles of a remarkable man.
Middle Management Blues
Mr. Tonegawa
Agenda 03
Surefire
So, today,
to show our gratitude for your
daily contributions to the company,
we've put together this humble
overnight company vacation.
It's my hope that this trip will serve
to strengthen the team's solidarity...
And if that leads to further progress
and eventual success with our project,
I couldn't ask for anything more.
Psst...
The gap between myself and
the men... They hate me now!
But I can make the jump!
Tonegawa steps forward, without fear.
He presses unrelentingly forward!
Well, I can't deny that those
stuffy reasons are a part of it,
but if you take a look at page three
of the guidebook you each have...
Schedule
Day 1
8:00 Assemble
8:30 Depart
9:30 Arrival
10:00 Lunch
11:00 Entertainment
18:00 Baths
19:00 Dinner
20:00 Entertainment
Day 2
8:00 Wake up
8:30 Breakfast
10:00 Entertainment
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Entertainment
17:00 Return home
You'll notice entertainment, entertainment,
The trip isn't over
until we get back!
entertainment from start to finish!
That's what this is about: leisure time!
I want you all to forget about work,
and spend these two days having a good time!
So obvious...
Yamazaki-san?
It's so damn obvious he's trying
to get on our good side.
Probably trying to make up for that horrible
crap he pulled in the last meeting...
Trip Guidebook
But it's having the opposite effect!
It's impossible!
A company trip where the
employees can actually relax...
As long as our boss is around,
we're going to be on pins and needles
trying to avoid pissing him off!
Tsk! What a pain in the ass!
I can't believe my weekend is blown.
Like we're gonna forgive him that easily!
This isn't gonna satisfy anybody!
A blue sky... clean air...
A panoramic view filled
with picturesque nature!
Standing amid it all is a building
where devils go to play.
Its name: the Multitude House!
Multitude House
Wow, the weather's perfect around here.
Well?
A mahjong table, a billiards table,
ping pong tables, along with dart
boards and a room for karaoke.
And we've got the entire place to ourselves.
We can do whatever we want.
E-Excuse me...
Um... is there a bowling
alley, by any chance?
Psst...
I-I mean...
After all this,
the fool is still going to yap
about how he wants to bowl?
There's a surge of rage.
But...
I need to stay calm.
Sorry, but there's no bowling alley here.
That said, there is one
within short driving distance.
N-No, it's okay!
Sorry! Forget I said anything!
I see.
They're like kids in a high school club.
A bunch of bowling club members
who were forced into joining their faculty
advisor on a "training camp" to a temple.
Well, no matter.
I just need to regain the
trust I lost with them.
Yamazaki-san...
Tonegawa-sensei said to meet
up here in the park, but...
What do you think he wants us to do?
How should I know?
I can't even guess what
that tyrant's thinking.
I-I guess you're right.
True.
He was out of line.
It erupts!
Their dissatisfaction with their boss!
A sense of suspicion that could never be
countered by any ordinary company trip!
Hey, is that everyone?
If you're not here, raise your hand!
Psst...
We're all here, sir.
I see. Then let's begin.
At most restaurants, 100 grams of this
would cost you tens of thousands of yen...
The finest quality Kobe beef.
A supreme barbecue, and it's all-you-can-eat.
Whoa!
Kobe beef!
Success! Success!
And more success!
A gourmet-recommended,
diabolically-marbled slab of meat!
And the onslaught continues!
How's that?
Hundreds of thousands' worth
of wine and champagne.
Just a few selections
from my personal cellar.
You can open up any brand you like.
You like... you like...
As the sun shines down, their thirst stirs...
for ice-cold, top-shelf liquor!
Alpha waves rock their brains!
Truly this is an unrivaled
form of relaxation!
Tonegawa has opened the path!
A path to regain the trust
and honor he had lost!
Um, excuse me.
Is there any beer?
Psst, psst, psst...
I mean, it's not a barbecue without beer.
You idiot! Again with this?!
Oh, it's fine.
They sell beer here, so I
didn't bother bringing any.
Go buy some.
Use this to get as much as you want.
As much as you want... as you want...
So generous!
Uh, should I have the
receipt addressed to Teiai?
Huh?
Don't bother. It's fine.
But get real beer!
None of that low-malt or sparkling nonsense.
T-Tonegawa-sensei...
Go on already.
Y-Yes, sir!
He takes control
of this barbecue to bring him
back from the edge of defeat,
to earn back the trust of the men in black!
But there was still one...
One man who still clung to his
rage toward Tonegawa: Yamazaki!
To be continued!
I can feel it coursing through my veins!
Amidst the abundant natural beauty,
there is a blasphemous haze of greed!
Meat! Booze!
Booze! And meat!
Tonegawa's debauched feast is about to begin!
Wow!
It's so damn cold!
Tonegawa-sensei, where should
we put the tables?
Oh, over there next to the
others should be fine.
Yes, sir!
Tonegawa-sensei.
What's this newspaper for?
Oh, that's for the fire.
Twist up the pages and put them
between any gaps in the charcoal.
Right away, sir!
Sensei!
I got the water you asked for!
Oh, good work. Put it over there, would you?
Yes, sir!
Are you guys really okay with this?!
You're gonna forgive him
for some beef and booze,
after what he did?!
Yamazaki.
Sorry, but if you're not busy,
could you grab the plates for the grill?
Oh, right away.
See? In the end, he's giving orders anyway.
So much for gratitude...
Tsk. I guess this is it.
Psst...
All right, the fire's looking good.
It's almost ready!
Tonegawa-sensei...
Ah, thank you, Yamazaki!
Bring those over here and...
The thing is...
Yamazaki-san, hurry, please!
That's just it...
The plates here are rusted over.
Look at this!
All of them?!
These two were in the best
condition I could find, sir.
The others are even worse!
Psst... Psst, Psst...
I think we might have to cancel the barbecue.
Without the plates,
this meat may as well be a dream.
After inflaming your employees' expectations,
when the time came to cook,
all you could say was,
"We couldn't. The plates were rusty."
You'll depress them, disappoint them.
All that excitement, frustrated!
And you'll never regain
their trust! Their support!
Yamazaki! Saemon-saburou!
Sir?
Keep the fire going!
I'm gonna find something we can use!
What does he mean by that?
Who knows?
There's no way he'll find something.
A replacement for a grill...
nothing that convenient could exist.
Yamazaki-san...
Should we put more charcoal on?
I don't think there's any point anymore.
I thought so...
I guess we don't get to eat that Kobe beef...
If I'm being honest, I am disappointed.
It's a shame I won't get
to eat this Kobe beef.
But that's the way it must be.
It's what he deserves! Karmic retribution!
Tonegawa-sensei!
Sensei!
Tonegawa-sensei!
Tonegawa-sensei!
You never know what the
world has in store for you.
Look hard enough,
and you'll find what you need.
No matter what it might be!
Wh-What the heck is that?!
No idea. No idea what it is, but...
No matter how you look at it,
it's some kind of giant plate for grilling.
And it's brand new!
I found it over in the warehouse.
Nice one, Tonegawa-sensei!
Amazing!
Nice one!
A giant plate... for grilling?
Psst...
Wait... Is that...
I'm the only one here who has worked
directly under President Hyoudou.
So I know about the special
equipment that he ordered once!
An iron plate for people to kneel on!
I was transferred before I ever saw
it, so I'm not positive, but...
This size...
Psst, psst... Psst, psst...
Sensei! It's nice and hot!
All right, here we go!
I'm gonna be breaking
in this brand new plate!
Yes, sir!
Come on, you guys, load this
thing up! Don't be shy!
Yes, sir!
But wait... If it's in a place like this...
It might just be an actual
giant grilling plate.
Okay, I need two or three of you
to come to the warehouse with me.
I found something interesting.
Wha...
What the heck is that?
Move aside, would you?
R-Right!
Psst...
Isn't that...
Tonegawa-sensei, what's this thing for?
Grab me that cabbage and a knife.
Right!
H-Here you go.
Good.
There we go...
Now, gentlemen, watch this!
Ack!
How handy!
So easy to use!
I get it!
Sensei...
This cross-shaped part up here...
What do you suppose it's for?
Th-That's...
For hanging tongs.
Wow, that's convenient!
No! That thing...
It's the Forced Kneeling Machine!
There's no other explanation for that belt.
This iron plate must be
what I thought it was!
So good!
That's Kobe beef for you!
This is freaking delicious!
Fantastic!
The perfect fire!
And the way it grills so evenly...
Finding this plate feels like destiny!
Sensei, can we cook some more?
Yeah! Keep it coming.
Right!
I can't tell them...
They can't know the truth...
Yamazaki.
Psst, psst...
Look... I'm sorry about the other day.
Psst...
This is my way of apologizing.
Have yourself a nice bite to eat.
Psst...
Psst, psst...
Well, go on. Here!
Don't be shy!
How is it? Good?
It's very good...
And so, in spite of Yamazaki's wishes...
Cheers!
It's a huge success!
He regains his honor and dispels his infamy!
Tonegawa's indomitable spirit
lets him climb up from the abyss,
with a miraculous return!
Team Tonegawa unites,
going into their third meeting!
And then, to harden the
bonds that have been forged,
there's entertainment
and more entertainment!
It's a blowout of entertainment!
And the finishing touch... What else?
Bowling!
Teiai Project
Team Tonegawa
All right, everyone, if you
could smile for me...
Especially the gentleman in the middle.
A-A little more naturally, please.
There! J-Just like that.
Here we go.
Teiai Project
Team Tonegawa
This is the story of a lone man who
struggles between his employer,
the president, and his own
employees, the men in black...
Tonegawa Yukio: Middle Manager!
Next Time: "Adult!"
Adult