[Ohtaka Sports]
We can't cut unofficial offers. If a student,
[Support Dreams and Sports]
receives an unofficial offer and a labor contract is executed,
canceling a contract is the same as dismissal.
You will be accountable for simply canceling the contract.
How many did you cut?
[HR Chief: Yamagata Yukio]
Ah...
[President: Ohtaka Shinichi]
Around 4 right now.
If this gets out to the public,
your company will be blacklisted in the blink of an eye.
But the floods at our Vietnam factories have losses exceeding 300 million yen.
My company needs to deal with this urgently.
Should we get employees to retire early?
If we do that, the talented employees will retire first.
Oh, that's right.
Well, since it's not good for you to lay off people,
what do you think about getting the people with unofficial offers to voluntarily reject.
What?
You idiot!
Every time, always! Geez... No unnecessary inspections!
It's a Labor Standards Inspector's job to inspect.
Public servants before anything else, get approval from their superiors first!
Who is your superior?
Who is it? Say it out loud!
Minami! You're training her! Why didn't you stop this woman!
It's Minamisanjo. I thought "Ah!" and reached out, but
Danda had a big head start and she wasn't even within 5cm reach.
Ah! Damn!
Please don't use such words because you're making the work environment worse. Also that's power harassment.
Ahhhhh... I get it! Ohhh... I REALLY GET IT!
Danda Rin.
-I'm giving you an order again. -Yes.
If you find a violation, do not unnecessarily perform an inspection on site,
get the details, return to the office, and get approval from me!
Arggghhhh...
"Getting the details" is irritating.
That's why his wife left him.
Section Chief is the restrictive type.
Do you hate the restrictive type?
Without getting into details,
I like guys who say, "Shut up and come with me."
-You're an exception. -Hey!
You sneaky whisperers! Do your work! Work!
We're sorry!
Alright, alright... is everyone hard at work?
Huh? Don't tell me there's trouble?
-We can't have trouble! No trouble! -No, it's not trouble.
Absolutely nothing. Danda and Minami were
just giving me their inspection report for today.
-It's Minamisanjo. -That's it.
Great, great.
It's important for public servants to keep peace.
Chief, you're in an extremely good mood. Something good happened?
Well... not me, but for Tanaka.
Yes, you wanted me?
-Tanaka. -Yes.
It's here.
Engagement gift...
She asked, "Is it time to decide a day to exchange engagement gifts?"
She said, "You're a bit unreliable and your wife's burliness covers it so it's okay if you relax a bit and let the her take over."
-I have to go with her? -Yes.
-Isn't that the exact opposite... -Now, now...
Let's talk about the date while we eat tomorrow!
See ya!
Danda.
Hey! You too, Minami...
If they're exchanging engagement gifts, does it mean they're getting engaged?
-Congratulations, Tanaka. -Are you okay, Tanaka?
Where did we leave off?
"Please don't use such words because you're making the work environment worse. Also that's power harassment."
-What? -That's incorrect.
"If you find a violation, do not unnecessarily perform an inspection on site,
get the details, return to the office, and get approval from me!"
-Was that it? -Whatever!
Get details and get approval from me!
Yes, sir.
Danda, I know it's probably none of your concern,
-but let's be careful. -What do you mean?
Well, if you do as you please and disobey, that might happen again.
-But what do you mean? -Transfer.
The timing of your transfer from the Aoyama office was unprecedented.
Speaking of which, what was the cause of your transfer from the Aoyama office?
You haven't told me yet.
I just did my job.
It's a nuisance I told you!
You're disrupting my business by singing in front of my store.
Please!
If we sing in front of your shop, everyone will encourage us because this is a task for trainees with unofficial offers.
Encourage!?
Why would anyone encourage you here?!
We're sorry! This is our quota for one day of 30.
Quota?
You idiots! Why would I care!
-Wait, Danda... Danda! -What are you thinking!
-Excuse me. -What?
You said you're trainees with unofficial offers, which means you're all still students, right?
Who are you?
There's quotas for student trainees?
Yes... HR told us we have to meet the quota otherwise our training is over.
You're a public nuisance to everyone in this shopping center.
Whatever, I'm quitting.
-Suzuki? -I'll protest to the personnel department.
I don't care if they revoke my offer.
Wait a minute!
You're just repeating the failure of Itoh and the others, then.
I don't care if they revoke my offer either.
-I've had enough. -I quit.
Geez... what a serious pain.
This equates to dismissal if the company is arbitrarily revoking unofficial contracts by enforcing this during training.
Also without establishing a period of dismissal in advance, they will not get paid for this.
This is when it becomes a violation of the Labor Standards Act.
What?
I'm Danda Rin, an Inspector from the West Tokyo Labor Standards Inspection Office.
Labor Standards Inspector...
-Correct. -I'm Minamisanjo, also an Inspector.
Danda, we need approval from the Section Chief first.
I'm not exercising my authority as Inspector when it comes to trainees being harassed, but this is not permissible.
Danda, that's right, but we need the Section Chief's approval first!
Excuse me, what's your name?
-Sanada. -Sanada.
Eh? What... Excuse me. Wait!
Danda! Wait!
-Rejected! -What?
You didn't hear? Rejected.
En route to inspections, we encountered training on site where the company is potentially violating a law and I want your approval for an investigation.
Minami!
It's possible an act of illegal contract cancellations are occurring.
-Also it's Minamisanjo. -I reject if it's a mere possibility.
Correction. I think contracts are being cut.
I reject if you "think" it's happening.
Contracts are definitely being cut!
-I definitely reject. -Why aren't you looking at me?
If I look at you, my feelings will run rampant.
What!
Arggghhhh...
-Oh no! -Danda, stop...
Come over here, come over here...
What is it?
Danda, that's not permitted.
-It's also not permitted to push him while he's grumpy. -What?
Well, I think you may slightly realize it too, but the Section Chief is a moody person.
You know his moods are erratic right?
-Yes. -It's okay to
humor him about the same thing when he's good, but it's not okay when he's in a bad mood.
Isn't that wrong of management?
Shush!
It might be wrong, but that's the reality.
Right... If you push the Section Chief, it will indirectly affect us badly.
If you want to get his approval,
let's first get him in a good mood.
You think this way too, Komiya?
I don't like thinking this way, but reality is reality.
Right, Minamisanjo?
Well, I guess that's the case.
We're not saying to do the most difficult thing.
It's just if Section Chief's mood is bad and in order for his mood to get better, you should...
How about telling him, "Oh? Your beard looks good today," or something.
Or "Ah, is this a new picture of your son? He's gotten big."
-Right. Using his kid is a sure thing. -No matter his mood,
if you talk about his kid, it'll get better.
Also using this is a sure thing during this season.
-That's right. -Tell her, tell her.
Athletic meet.
W-w-wait... Danda, Danda.
Don't get hostile towards us.
Danda, can you remember to do it like this? Just like this.
Right. If you leave things like this, it'll be trouble for Minamisanjo too.
Ah... How about you three show her how it's done?
How it's done...
Well, let's do it?
-Wanna? -Yes.
Go ahead.
Hm... It's the end of the month and almost the start of next month...
-So, when? -What?
Don't act stupid, Yuichi's athletic meet.
It's always around this time every year.
Is it?
It's my role as his father to remember to take pictures of his activities.
I bought a new video camera this year with 5 axis stabilization and high magnification for this purpose.
-You don't need to this year. -What?
My parents are coming this year, so don't come.
Hey, wait. I don't get it.
If you see my dad, you'll definitely fight with him.
I don't want that kind of thing to happen at Yuichi's athletic meet.
I'm an adult! I wouldn't fight at his athletic meet!
Yes, you will! You're more a less a kid! Gimme a break and just realize that!
But it's obvious that 5 axis stabilization is the best!
Section Chief, speaking of which...
-Isn't it time? -What?
That's right.
Which video cameras is it this year?
I was thinking of getting into video, too...
So I was seeking your advice...
Aren't you looking forward to it?
The... athletic... meet...
Are you trying to start a fight with me?
What?
Don't talk about athletic meets!
It's working hours. Shut up and work!
Geez... always irritating me.
-Here, Section Chief. -What is it?
If you're irritated, how about smacking this blacklisted company thoroughly?
Thoroughly?
It's for society and it's killing two birds with one stone.
-I think that's good. -Make an example of them... -This sounds really good.
Ohtaka Sports! Alright, alright!
-Let's go, Komiya. -Oh, me?
I'm scary today.
Let's smack them! Smack!
It doesn't mean I'm going because I want to be thorough.
Besides the elders that are advancing Japan, young people are society's treasure.
We will see the immediate losses and gains of contracts getting cut and we need to smack and inspect such a company
because we are Labor Standards Inspectors.
Ah! Why are you guys here?
I was the one that brought Ohtaka Sports into question.
And I'm training Danda.
-Section Chief Doteyama, you approve of my view. -What?
Don't get my approval!
Kurumizawa.
Oh, everyone's here.
Are you responsible for this place?
I don't know what you're investigating, but Ohtaka Sports is a great company in terms of labor and welfare rules.
It's a company managed with a wholesome and great saying, "We encourage dreams and sports."
So, social insurance workers also consult about labor rules with companies their in charge of.
Have you consulted with them about employee training?
For instance... Training for employees with unofficial offers.
Of course, I consult with them about everything.
It's my job to come up with the best solution at the company's request.
Does it mean you sacrifice employees at the request of the company who wants to maximize?
No, no. That's not what I'm saying.
Is it correct to be strict to trainees with unofficial offers?
Society's in a recession now.
It's necessary to be ready.
It's natural to want to sift through trainees.
Isn't that mistaking the cause for the end when trainees get discouraged?
That's just your own views.
Trainees with unofficial offers who are discouraged,
you can say they will quit the company once they join.
If you'll excuse me, I have another business meeting.
He doesn't sound anything like a former Inspector.
He's gained a lot more confidence in himself since becoming a social insurance worker.
That's what you call a corrupt social insurance worker.
An honest social insurance worker is irritating.
If Kurumizawa gave them a suggestion, this company can't go against it.
-Let's go. -Yes, sir.
-Danda leave. Minami and I will go. -What?
It'll inevitably get dangerous once you growl like a dog and scratch like a monkey.
Understood. I'll return to the office.
Eh... She's suddenly obedient.
-Wait Section Chief. -Great, really great.
Even Danda has finally realized what her role is.
No, no... that's not it.
She has no one in charge of her training now.
She's free.
Lastly, please tell us about your dream.
My dream is to create light, strong, and easy to wear shoes for future gold medalists.
Oh...
My goal was to always join the Olympics in track and field.
I embraced my own shoes which fought with me through painful practice before a match.
Since track and field is a lonely sport, shoes to me are not just tools,
somehow they...
exist as close friends.
My Olympic dreams were dashed when I pulled a ligament.
So now I want to tackle the Olympics not as a competitor, but as a shoe creator.
That's a wonderful dream.
If you allow me to join your company, I'll put my all into it!
Please consider me!
Yes.
Um... what about the company?
Some other inspectors have gone to Ohtaka Sports.
Oh, is that so?
When did you start as a unofficial trainee?
1 week ago.
They contacted me suddenly and told me training was soon.
It's normally during March.
Is that so?
Um... Did something happen?
Yes?
There's news about the factories in Vietnam sustaining flood damages a week ago.
They canceled contracts of 4 trainees with unofficial contracts right after.
My heart was beating wondering if I'm next
so I came here all at once.
All at... once?
Yes.
The plan was originally for March.
I was relieved my contract wouldn't be canceled because I was in training.
But then this...
Do you have the contacts of the people who got their contracts cut?
No, we were prohibited from exchanging contact info.
Is that so?
Then do you know if these people were compensated for dismissal or if they received advanced notice of dismissal beforehand?
No, I think they didn't receive any money.
You came here not to tell me about the contract being canceled, but only to get contacts.
-Here you go. -What is this?
Black tea.
I told you coarse tea! Coarse tea!
You said black tea earlier.
You're useless.
I steamed it for 1 minute for you too.
-Whatever, just switch it. -W-w-wait...
Why is the Section Chief that irritated?
Didn't you guys leave the blacklisted company speechless?
Ohtaka Sports responded perfectly.
It seems their Social Insurance person prepped them with questions prior to
safeguard against Labor Standards Inspectors and lectured management.
Their Social Insurance person?
It's Kurumizawa.
-Kurumizawa again!? -I hate him.
But did they violate the formalities of dismissal?
Well, there's no personal statements, only hearsay.
They'll probably settle with the student trainees privately.
All bribed into secrecy. And if you look at the HR Chief's behavior, I have a feeling he corresponded with them.
Kurumizawa's suggestion too?
-Probably. -Man...
-I'm back. -Don't you "I'm back" me!
Where have you been wandering around up till now?
My feet were tired, so sorted data while sitting on a bench.
Danda Rin! Don't take breaks during work!
If your feet are tired, come back here on your hands!
I accidentally met a Ohtaka Sports trainee at the park
so we talked in detail.
What? There's nothing accidental with you!
Don't tell me because you saw Kurumizawa
you thought the results were lacking even though we directly gathered information?
Then Minami and I were pushing the company,
while you went to the students. You're dirty!
I don't think she heard, but it's not Minami, it's Minamisanjo...
Be quiet!
You said I wasn't needed, so I followed your orders.
Arggghhhh...
Now, now Section Chief. How about sitting down?
-Danda, a word with you? -What is it?
Danda, that's a no-no.
You can't keep the flowers from the Section Chief during work.
-Huh? -Hey, Danda.
I think you can somewhat realize this too.
The Section Chief is filled with tension.
He's the type to be in a bad mood if he's not in charge.
That's why the people beneath him
have to give him that with some attention.
As a person, that's not right.
-You have a guest. -Ah, what?
The navy blue Miss Midori.
Huh? What?
-Ah, ex-wife. -Oh, ex-wife...
What is it? I'm working.
What is it?
-I'm sorry about that other time. -What?
I reconsidered after that.
I even thought it was my fault for handling it that way.
For us to fight that way...
I thought you'd directly contact the school
and obviously get at least the athletic meet schedule.
And you'd come anyway.
Of course, I'm going.
I'm Yuichi's father.
What if I told you differently?
Huh?
What if I told you differently?
What if I told you it was first base number 5, Ando?
Well...
H-how can you...
Please I'm begging you again. Please don't come to the athletic meet.
-No... what's with Ando?! -I don't want to see
my father and you fighting. I don't want Yuichi to see it either.
I'm not talking about the athletic meet! What's this about Ando!
-I was lying about Ando. -Eh?
Please I'm begging you again. Please don't come to the athletic meet.
-You're unreasonable! -Bye.
What?
Please come in.
Pardon me.
Apologies for calling you suddenly.
-Please sit. -Yes, sir.
Is training going well?
What?
I don't know if you students get it or not,
it's necessary for company employees to have a strong heart above anything else.
Whether it's embarrassing or whether there's any meaning behind training,
you can't become a good employee if you think about it.
It's in our mutual interest if people like that resign.
Yes...
You're interested in merchandise development, right?
Yes, I want to make shoes for track and field.
-That's not possible. -What?
I don't know if you consulted with the Labor Standards Inspection Office, but
we can't entrust someone with new merchandise development if they talk about the company's state of affairs.
Please wait. I...
You talked about trainees with unofficial offers, right?
The subject of training is our trademark secret.
You're unlucky.
It would've been difficult to search for the tattle-tail if we had lots of trainees,
but everyone else already withdrew their contracts.
You're the only one remaining.
Which means you've contacted the Labor Department.
Are you firing me?
We're a wholesome company, so I won't call it that.
But I won't stop you if you want to withdraw your contract.
You can't challenge your dream even if you joined our company.
You should pick up the pieces somewhere else,
or try to hunt for jobs next year...
But I think it's best if you think about other options.
Good work.
Alright! Let's go out for a drink.
It's good once in awhile!
I'll treat for a bit at a bar.
-All you can drink 2000 yen per person. -Section Chief!
-I'll accompany you. -Oh.
Tanaka, are you going?
No... Tonight, I...
Tanaka!
Hey, overtime is prohibited.
Strike while the iron and engagement gift's hot.
Did you decide on an engagement day?
Tanaka, congratulations!
Well, let's go!
Ah, Komiya, you're going, right?
-Sorry, I have a previous engagement tonight. -Eh? Another date with Kurumizawa?
No, it's a group date.
Well, if you'll excuse me.
Hey, Minami. You have time.
I have to accompany Danda in her overtime.
-I'm going home today. -Eh?
Then I will think about a good plan to deal with Ohtaka Sports.
I will do the thinking for Ohtaka Sports.
You don't have to do anything unnecessary.
Excuse me.
Ah, as her trainer, I have to see her off to the station.
Excuse me.
They all escaped...
Onda?
Ride upon the wings of passion
Ohtaka, Ohtaka
Flap to your dreams
Ohtaka, Ohtaka
Flap together
You can't be singing here.
Yes, sir. I apologize.
Sanada!
Are you training?
Yes, I have 3 days left to accomplish my task.
Are you continuing by yourself?
It can't be helped.
If I don't do this, I can't join the company.
The HR Chief told me,
they wouldn't entrust me with new merchandise development if I was the type to talk about the company's internal affairs to the Labor Department.
I was told I'd never get assigned to my desired department even if I joined the company.
How... can they say that to a student before entering the company?
But I won't simply quit like all the guys did.
It's tough looking for a job even though I'm a 4th year university female student.
My parents are poor and repeating this again isn't an option.
At first they were counting on me to put money into the family once I had a salary.
It's painful to give up on a dream,
but if you compared me to unemployed females,
wouldn't you say that I'm still lucky?
What this HR Chief is making you do is
a violation of the Labor Standards Act passage 104.
Employers need to notify employees with a reason...
Listen. When dismissals and other unfavorable treatment is not protected in regards to employees...
It's clearly specified in the law!
Please leave me alone.
I want to be employed.
Excuse me.
Aim higher
Go with your wishes
Our heart is one
Look at the sky
Ride upon the wings of passion
Ohtaka, Ohtaka
“Over the mountains, far to travel,
people say, Happiness dwells.”
Congrats to your happiness. Cheers!
Huh? You look depressed.
Well, um... I just have a slight headache.
You like Komiya, right?
Eh?
You like Komiya, right?
How... How do you know?
Do you think I'm an idiot?
Everyday it's easily written all over your face,
there's no way to not be aware of it.
Eh...
I'll tell it to you straight.
Komiya is not for you. Give up already.
Komiya is young, smart, and has a great personality.
Besides, the other men at the office will observe her because she's pretty.
For a man who's in his 40s and only has his height,
attacking Komiya will be like
facing a level 1 to level 50 monster. It's reckless.
Tanaka.
It'll only be painful to continue this unrealistic dream.
It's time to man up and go with the realistic choice.
-Man up? -Yes.
Always dreaming of what you can't achieve is child-like.
If you can accept reality, that's being a man.
Tanaka, be a man!
-Okay! -Good.
-Assault! -Whoa!
-Back, back, back! -Back here...
-Ah! -Here! Push the button!
I pushed the button!
Minami, open up! Minami!
Mina... It's open, it's open!
Oh, Mr. Section Chief!
Ah! Mrs. Minami! Sorry for not keeping in touch.
-You're pretty as usual! -Very pretty!
I'm Section Chief Doteyama and this is Onda Nitohei
and we're here today at the Minamisanjo house...
because we've been defeated!
-Excuse me. Oh my...!
-Assault! Assault! -Assault!
-Assault!
I'm sorry. He drank twice than his normal pace today.
-Oh, you're not drunk? -I drank, but I'm not drunk.
-Minami! -Section Chief!
Section Chief! Section Chief... I found the Section Chief!
Mr. Section Chief!
Kazuya is in the bath now.
-Bath? -The bath! It is the bath!
-Onda Nihotei, where's the bath?! -Let's go to the bath! Over here!
-Let's assault the bath! -I'm really sorry.
-Do you want some snacks? Some alcohol? -No, we're okay.
I'm sorry. Please excuse me.
Section Chief! Section Chief?
-Oh! Minami is in the bath... -Ah, over here...
-Minami! Oh, I've found Minami! -Found him!
Section Chief! What are you doing?!
-Show it to me! -Please stop!
Ah! Stop!
Mom! Mom!
Oh, if you need me, please come up.
No, I was just on my way and used the restroom here.
This feels like an ambush.
I was just taking the opportunity to take a break to use the restroom here.
You have some business with me, right?
I need a superior's approval before taking action.
I just happened to pass by,
took a break to use the restroom, and happened to see you by chance,
but I'll ask you one question.
That sounds like a lot of work.
But if you have a question, go ahead.
-Can you ask while we walk? -Yes.
In regards to unofficial trainees from Ohtaka Sports,
does Aiba Social Insurance Offices advise them?
Or is it just Kurumizawa deciding?
Danda, an enterprise and employee
I wonder which is more important for a company?
Both the enterprise and employee are equal before the law.
Neither is more important than the other.
I'm not talking about the law, I'm talking about society.
It's the same. Japan has a constitutional government.
It's not at all the same.
Not bankrupting the enterprise is what's important.
If there's an enterprise, you have sustainable employment.
No matter how much you protect the rights of employees,
if you shut down the enterprise,
then there's nothing left.
Am I wrong?
The owner is responsible for an enterprise being shut down.
But shifting that to full-time employees, contract employees,
or student trainees is unforgivable.
I think your sense of justice is wonderful.
Everyone is somewhat gloomy today. Did something happen?
Morning. I'm just dropping by.
Good morning. Minamisanjo is mad.
Go, go...
I'm really sorry about yesterday.
I disgraced myself as a public servant.
I think you disgraced yourself as a person not as a public servant.
Please apologize to your mom for me.
This is from my mother.
-Ah, for Yuichi? -No, for you, Section Chief.
It's Churchill's favorite goods for peaceful sleep.
The bear's tummy is packed with potpourri that will put you at ease.
-You sleep with this? -Yes.
Section Chief, please validate this.
Ah, what about calisthenics?
-It's done. -Oh, I see...
Looks like the meeting today will be stormy too.
It seems no issues have occurred in our jurisdiction this week too.
That's great. Just how public servants should be...
Yes!
-How they should be... -Yes!
Yes, Danda!
Please approve a re-investigation of the public company, Ohtaka Sports.
Rejected.
-I'm speaking to Chief Manabe. -Oh?
In regards to the trainees with unofficial offers from Ohtaka Sports,
the subject is closer to harassment than training.
However, labor contract violations are outside of our jurisdiction.
We have no influence over it.
It's a violation of Labor Standards Act passage 104 clause 2.
It's about forcing employees to voluntarily reject unofficial offers after joining a company.
The HR Chief smashed Miss Sanada's dreams by telling her this.
-Dreams? -Yes.
Her dream is to create shoes for track and field.
We don't need to know that.
Giving up on that dream is like simply getting into hip hop, it's hard.
Doteyama, you're going a bit too far with what you're saying.
We need to speak like public servants, because we are public servants.
Excuse me.
It's sad to have your dream denied though.
What's your dream?
It was to become an inspector and crush the company I worked part-time during school where I was sexually harassed.
Komiya, revenge is prohibited for public servants. Revenge.
But that dream will never come true.
Because when you became an inspector, that company
already went bankrupt.
-We heard it before. -It still bothers me!
Wait, wait, wait. This is getting out of hand.
Let's re-investigate Ohtaka Sports!
Rejected!
Employees reported to Inspectors
that they were handled disadvantageously which is prohibited. It's unforgivable to violate passage 104 clause 2.
If we tolerate this, we can't help employees who sought our help!
The point of training is to blatantly cut unofficial offers.
Yes.
But HR said, "In order to foster their unofficial offer trainees,
it's our company's objective to have strict training."
To refute this will be difficult.
Let's pin them down with each piece of evidence then.
"Each piece?" Hey, Danda Rin! You're stupid!
-Huh?! -You can't call her stupid, Doteyama.
As a public servant, your speech needs to follow the motto of "Calmness, honesty, and peace."
I'm sorry.
Danda, is your brain slow?
Hey, hey... Say something nice if you're being polite.
I'm sorry.
However, Danda
what about this each piece of evidence?
Yes, first in terms of Sanada,
record she was in fact treated poorly.
The students who cut their contracts
verify that they were illegally dismissed.
In summation, this evidence supports the unofficial offer training
is also evidence because the period differs from other years!
T-The support evidence is also evidence?
Yes, let's gather information from employees from the past 3 years who were trainees.
Hey, wait. If we gather information from
current employees, they won't answer honestly.
They'll reach Kurumizawa and he'll suggest
that they place a gag order on all employees.
If it's impossible with currently active employees,
what if we gathered information from retired employees?
What?
Danda, talking to current employees will take all day,
but meeting and talking to each retired employee
sounds like it will require a lot of resources.
-He's right! -I see.
I have a good tactic in regards to that.
Tactic? How?
Ah...
I know what she's going to say next.
Huh? Huh? What? What?
-Should I tell them? -Go ahead.
Infiltration tactic.
That's not a tactic!
Anyway, everyone unanimously rejects your idea.
Listen. Give up.
Become an adult.
Kurumizawa's involved and they'll probably settle out of court.
Also we already investigated that company, so it would be rude to go in again.
That means we were satisfied with our work.
Arggghhhh...
I don't want to trash my dreams.
Huh?
If its a breakable dream, at least try to hit it.
Is that bad? I'm a level 1 man
with only a choice of a plump Mothra.
What are you saying so abruptly, Tanaka?!
I understand. I completely understand!
It's that huh? It's all my fault, huh?
What's going on, Chief?
I got it! Let's do this infiltration tactic!
Talk to 20 people from every year from the last 3 years.
60 people for the 6 of you!
Then the student trainees after! However, in regards to cut contracts,
for the subjects with no evidence verify the violations
and don't let this interfere with your daily duties!
Let's get some volunteers! Volunteers!
-Tanaka! -Tanaka!
Tanaka!
Are you okay?
I don't really understand, but
does this mean the Chief approves?
-Yeah... -Yes.
Then let's instruct Ohtaka Sports to submit the register of employee names at once.
-Okay. -Okay.
Excuse me, I'm Minamisanjo, a Labor Standards Inspector.
-I'm also an Inspector, Danda Rin. -Yes.
-Ohtaka Spor- -Ohtaka Spor-
Do you know when the unofficial offer training was when you worked at Ohtaka Sports?
-I'd like to talk to you about your retirement from Ohtaka Sports. -Yes.
In regards to unofficial offer training...
I'd like to talk about the details of training.
Yes, Mr. Yamagata from HR
told us to sing the company song.
-Company song? -Yes.
Hey, Onda!
Where's Tanaka?
They're both out on the Ohtaka Sports case.
Damn it...
The Labor Standards Office is gathering information from retirees?
That's an extremely time intensive job.
What do we do? Do we bribe them into secrecy.
It's better if we expanded this a bit.
Bad idea. If we bribed one person,
and it leaks out, the company will collapse from a serious crisis.
But if they gather information from retirees,
our off-schedule unofficial offer training for this year will leak out.
Will we be blacklisted as a company?
Is it the end?
We've followed only your opinions, Kurumizawa.
Do something about it, Kurumizawa!
Please listen to me, President Ohtaka.
First, you didn't instruct HR to cut contracts.
Is that good?
What?
I was with you at that time, too.
You only said, "This is troublesome."
You didn't specifically instruct anything.
This is extremely important.
The cut contracts and unofficial offer training...
the HR Chief went with his own judgment in order to save the president from a crisis, right?
This will be an unexpected problem for Labor Standards to encounter.
However, you must first protect the company in situations like this.
The HR Chief made the smart move knowing about the company's crisis.
Mr. President, you didn't know about this until now.
If Labor Standards knows about this from their inquiry,
promptly improve the training and let them know you voluntarily apologized to the students. This will happen.
Well, let's write this impressive tale up and spread it in a trade journal.
I see.
Is this okay, HR Chief?
What?
Get yourself dirty for the company.
How can you...
Yes, sir.
I'm back.
I heard about the Ohtaka Sports case.
Think about sustaining the enterprise first as a Social Insurance Worker.
The risk is unsurmountable when it becomes a problem compared to methods of cutting contracts to economize on personnel expenses.
These kinds of scandals can crush a company if you're untactful.
I apologize.
Danda Rin.
What's this infiltration tactic?! It's just a waste of time.
Please.
Please take a seat.
Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedules to come here today.
I read it in the newspapers yesterday.
The training this time was under the HR Chief's decision.
Yes, we formally apologized to all the students,
the 10 that withdrew.
And we've reinstated the 4 people who had their contracts cut.
Of course, we'll put our best effort to consider assigning them after joining the company.
I see.
So the HR Chief is at fault for acting on his own based on what he saw.
Excuse me.
The former HR Chief.
I've reflected on this.
I see how it is.
Serving a company is tough.
Well, we won't interfere with the details if you were only improving things.
Well, when a company gets big, you can't control an employee's action.
I'm really ashamed.
And it's troubling since he was a chief in the organization.
Arggghhhh...
Don't growl.
Don't make fists.
Don't stand up!
I'm leaving. I won't be any part of this farce.
Danda!
Crap, I've missed my timing to stand up.
Excuse me!
Thank you!
For what?
You did your best for us.
No, you have it wrong.
What?
That's totally wrong.
Thank you.
I think you've done your jobs as Labor Standards Inspectors by standing up against something bigger.
But I also...
I also want to congratulate all of the inspectors.
Thank you.
Thank you!
Danda!
Wait Danda!
I know how you feel, but it's in bad taste to leave like this.
The Section Chief's honor...
Danda?
Why are you crying?
Aren't you troubled by this, Minamisanjo?
If we're allies of employees,
then shouldn't we save that HR Chief too?
But it doesn't mean he was fired...
But he took all of the responsibility alone!