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If Illtlng In Prngrlnn Uh... so, please remember to return the stakeuut car keys to their designated place.
Seventy percent of the meetings held in this world have no point to them. Uh--- so, please remember to return the stakeout ear keys to their designated place-
Also, it seems that the majority of you are constantly late in filing your monthly expenditures.
So this is a reminder that any money spent this month
will need to be reported no later than next month.
No, I take that back.
Right now, I want you to take a look at this report that was filed last month by...
Seventy percent of what people say during meetings is absolutely... Right now, I want you to take a look at this report that was filed last month by---
Right now, I want you to take a look at this report that was filed last month by...
...meaningless.
Shigoto dekiru otoko sore ga kanojo no konomi
Kai 'wake tsukumeka m Gaga
lsogashii wa tsuman nai wa
lrna no kaisha kanari level takai hou dashi
Oyaji garami no kone mo aru Kara
Yameru wakya nai shi
“sumo buku wa hikufl kifl
Furo ni haitte neru dake
Nagameru koto sae dekinai
Kimi no kami cl aruku sugata cl
Nerukoto shika dekinai
Semete yume no naka de demo
Kimi ni aitai
Flam-en Man
"Flamen Man."
Flam-en Man
Moving on to the sales numbers we're seeing for this month...
Comparing them to last month, we're not doing so hot.
I need you all to work hard on drafting new content that will appeal to the readership.
Excuse me.
Have we decided what's happening with that lease for a new copier'?
Ah, it's no longer necessary.
The food at this place is unbelievable, I'm telling you.
The food at this place is unbelievable, I'm telling you. Okay.
The food at this place is unbelievable, I'm telling you.
The food at this place is unbelievable, I'm telling you. Oh, that's right.
We received a complaint about staff smoking and throwing their butts away in front of the building.
Listen up. You never know who is watching us out there, so mind your manners at all times.
How did that article of yours go?
How did that article of yours go? Also, we've gut too many jaywalkers here. Kids will start copying you, so cut it out and wait for the signal.
Ah, well, it's coming along slowly. Also, we've gut too many jaywalkers here. Kids will start copying you, so cut it out and wait tor the signal.
Also, we've gut too many jaywalkers here. Kids will start copying you, so cut it out and wait for the signal.
Wait, is he serious?
Finally, any business trip expenses you had last month need to be itemized and reported this week.
Uh... recently we've noticed an increase in the amounts being spent.
Senpai... When you're out gathering material for a story, focus on efficiency and avoid unnecessary spending.
When you're out gathering material for a story, focus on efficiency and avoid unnecessary spending.
Don't start crying and pulling on my shirt in the middle of a meeting! When you're out gathering material for a story, foeus on effieieney and avoid unnecessary spending-
When I weighed myself on the scale this morning, I had gained half a pound!
When I weighed myself on the scale this morning, I had gained half a pound! We're reviewing all of the planned business trips for this month to ereate an estimated budget-
Does my face look fat'? Puffy'? It doesn't look any rounder, right'? We're reviewing all of the planned business trips for this month to ereate an estimated budget-
Does my face look fat? Puffy? It doesn't look any rounder, right?
Excuse me, I'm sorry for being late.
Ah, hurry it up next time, Nogawa.
Huh'? Did Yumi-chan change her perfume?
What? You just noticed that now, Senpai?
She changed it a while ago.
Yumi-chan. Please get those replacement parts ordered as soon as you can.
Okay, I'm on it.
Uh, um... Kaji?
I have a meeting with Mogi-sensei soon, so I'll be taking my leave.
Oh, okay, go ahead.
One of our sister magazines, MORNING, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month.
I thought her meeting with Mogi-sensei was later this evening... One of our sister magazines, MORNING, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month-
One of our sister magazines, MORNING, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month.
They are asking for our assistance with a few things. Their new slogan will he "MORNING all grown up."
Sugawara-san. They are asking for our assistance with a few things. Their new slogan will he "MORNING all grown up."
They are asking for our assistance with a few things. Their new slogan will he "MORNING all grown up."
Sugawara-san! They are asking for our assistance with a few things. Their new slogan will he "MORNING all grown up."
They are asking for our assistance with a few things. Their new slogan will he "MORNING all grown up."
What happened with that article? About Sasaki the sprinter? They are asking for our assistance with a few things- Their new slogan will be 'MORNING all grown up-'
I'll need everyone to familiarize themselves with the campaign details so we can move quickly when needed.
That's personal. I'll need everyone to familiarize themselves with the campaign details so we can move quickly when needed.
Wha-'Z!
Isn't that just so selfish?
No. People generally don't share details of the stories they're working on.
But I mean, we spent all that time on that stakeout together.
I already know the details of the story, so why can't he just tell me what happened in the end?
If he won't tell you at this point, then it must be because of that.
Because of what?
He sealed the deal.
If that's true, then he should be able to just tell me up front.
No way, not until it's printed and out the door.
You've heard the story.
"The Tragedy of the Stakeout Veteran."
Ah, that story.
About once every two months, he comes in like a wandering outlaw with the lead on a big scoop.
He gets right down to business with no close friends to rely upon.
The only thing he calls family is an old cat he keeps at home.
He never discusses the details of his articles with anyone.
But... ultimately...
One night at home, he mutters a few of the details to his cat,
not knowing someone is using a device to listen in on the other side of the wall.
Before he knows it, the info is all over the net...
That story is totally made up.
The point is, you can never be too careful.
The walls have ears and the doors have eyes.
Magazine editors all work independently, chasing their own stories for their own benefit.
It's natural to keep everything a secret.
Yeah, well, Sugawara-san takes it too far...
Well, in your case, there's also the fact that Sugawara-san hates you.
Yeah, that's probably the reason.
You're sharp, Kobu-chan.
And always honest!
That's because Kobu-chan works with subjects that don't have to be kept secret,
FOOD sMuT That's because Kobu-chan works with subjects that don't have to be kept secret,
FOOD sMuT food and smut in particular.
FOOD SM UT
He can just say what he thinks; there's no hidden meaning behind it.
He's a necessary part of the editorial department, where most people are always hiding something.
The smell of soy sauce!
Ufillfil
“ﬁll!!! It's coming from there... they must've modified that old house into a brand new restaurant.
Ufillfil
They cleaned it up well.
Guess I'll give it a try.
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Sugawara-san!
Urn... I wasn't just being curious earlier.
There's something bothering me.
People are speculating that scoop might cause Sasaki to lose her mental stability...
Wh-what is his problem'?!
Ah, Sugawara-san!
Matsukata. Got a minute?
Sure, uh...
Your pitch got accepted.
Huh?
Ah, you mean the ramen article.
Yep. But it looks like you've got an article on pensions due this week.
Huh'? What's the problem? I can do both!
Uh-huh. I don't think that's possible.
No way, I can-
You've already got "Working Minds Meet" in addition to two other articles.
All of that, plus a 4-page special on ramen is physically impossible.
But I...
I wonder... who else might be up for it?
Narita-san!
Who do you mean?
Ah! Let's make him do it.
He doesn't look busy.
Hey, Tanaka! Come here for a minute.
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How did he of all people end up with the article that I planned out?
Sure, I don't mind.
Damn it! Everything is so wrong with this situation, I don't even know where to start to get angry!
Okay, then we'll leave it to you.
Sure. Then please refer me to someone good.
Huh?
For what?
Someone knowledgeable about ramen and stuff.
"And stuff"...'?
Is there something more to this than just ramen?
You should research it by yourself first!
Before you even bother to ask anyone else!
For that matter, you should find someone to ask on your own too!
I'm not gonna blow my lid here. No way. Damn him...
Alcohol
klcvkvl I need a drink!
Alcohol
Sorry, I have to work late tonight.
I'm on holiday right now...
With a man...
Hear that?
I'm all out of options.
You only have two friends?!
There aren't many people I can vent my frustrations to...
I'm sorry, if only I could go with you...
It's fine.
If you came, I'd have to pay.
That said, I'd get tired of talking to anyone here because I can't let any good info slip around them.
Someone who I can talk to freely...
There's only one person!
Kuhn-tan! Let's drink!
Again?
If your boyfriend agrees to come and pick you up afterwards, then okay.
It's okay, no worries!
Are those two close? I promise you only have to come along for drinks! Please Kuhu-chan!
Yeah. Hired at the same time. I promise you only have to come along for drinks! Please Kuhu-chan!
I promise you only have to come along for drinks! Please Kuhu-chan!
Kobu-chan doesn't have to write any scoops, so he's easy to talk to when we go out for drinks. Then you have to call your boyfriend before we go.
Kobu-chan doesn't have to write any scoops, so he's easy to talk to when we go out for drinks. of course, of course.
The atmosphere doesn't feel as tense.
I'm serious.
Yes. I swear.
And on top of that... he can tell you about all the best smut. Yes. I swear.
And on top of that... he can tell you about all the best smut. Don't forget to call him.
And on top of that... he can tell you about all the best smut. I get it already, Kuhu-chan!
I get it already, Kuhu-chan!
Mlicken Skewers
I can't stand that new Tanaka guy!
I've explained so much to him, but I don't think any of it gets through his thick head.
Excuse me, another one please!
But if I don't at least try, nothing will change.
Just get angry at him.
No way! I don't want anyone to think I'm doting on him...
You should get angry, Kobu-chan!
He doesn't bother me that much.
Here you are, a grapefruit sour.
It's just how things are. From now on, more and more guys like Tanaka will be joining the company.
Just give up and accept that fact. Don't waste so much energy over it.
We can't be expected to pick up their slack!
Aren't you drinking a little too fast?
I'm not even close to drunk.
Sorry.
We're letting Tanaka work on the ramen article, so...
I told him to ask you about it, Kobu-chan.
Yeah, I figured as much.
It was such a pain... I had to dump it on someone who could handle it.
I get it.
Excuse me. Check please.
Sure, thanks for coming.
Well, my workload is always just two pages a week.
So I generally have more time to spare than anyone else.
But in exchange, I go around searching for new and yet unknown places to cover.
But in exchange, I go around searching for new and yet unknown places to cover. That'll be 5.800 yen-.
I do a lot that nobody else can afford to.
But you know what...!
Uh, can I get a receipt?
You worked hard all this time to become so knowledgeable, and yet...!
Crap, I knew you drank too much!
I'm letting Tanaka take advantage of that without a second thought, I'm so sorry!
Please forgive me!
It's okay, I guarantee she won't throw up.
Sorry...
So sorry...
Why do I always get so drunk when you're around, Kobu-chan?
That's because you know I'll make sure you get home at the end of the night.
So, where's your boyfriend?
You said he would come and get you tonight.
I just couldn't... bear to call him...
Good grief.
Like... I'd feel guilty...
What's that mean?
You don't feel guilty making me do it?
I mean... I can't... talk about this to Shinji...
I can't let him see me get upset about work...
I'M SO VERY SORRY!
Don't shout!
Hiro'?
Why did you get so drunk last night?
Someone from your work brought you all the way up here.
That man... he's made sure you've gotten home once before, didn't he?
It was a good thing I happened to be here.
Did something happen?
Nah...
But I can't explain it to you.
I just wanted to drink...
Well, then I'm heading out first.
Have a good day.
I'm letting Kobu-chan cover for me too much.
Maybe, somewhere in my heart, I don't value him enough.
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Gutanslu Publishing I always end up thinking... "Kobu-chan won't mind."
I always end up thinking... "Kobu-chan won't mind."
Okay, so... which do you think would fit in?
Hmm... that's tough.
Tanaka must be thinking the same thing.
Furaiden is good. I don't like how plain their white miso tastes, but they'd rank on this list.
Okay, how about this place called Bonbori?
The quality there has taken a drop recently.
It got too popular after the owner was featured in the media,
and now he's got part-timers making the food.
What's the flavor like?
That jerk...
Hey, you.
Go eat it for yourself.
I get indigestion easily.
Listen up...!
Sugawara-san.
The senior editor is calling for you.
I'll be right there.
Urn... the next one is...
Tanaka.
What's up?
Sugawara-san is right.
You need to go eat some for-
Matsukata-san, Narita-san wants to see you.
In meeting room 3.
Okay...
Meeting in Progress
D-dropped out?!
Sasaki the sprinter... Really?
Yep. Broke her leg and was taken out of the preliminaries.
Everyone thought she was a shoo-in for the Olympics, but now...
SBSBIQPS athletic affair
SBSBIQPS athletic affair [by S u g a war a] As you know, Sugawara was working on this scoop from the angle
SBSBIQPS athletic affair [by S u g aware] of an affair between an Olympian and her coach.
Now that Sasaki is no longer an Olympian, 2 pages is too much, so we cut it down to just half a page.
And... what do you want me to do?
Got any ideas to fill space? That can be done in half a day?
Impossible!
Just add extra to one of the articles currently being written!
Besides, who can afford to work on something new?!
You want an extra page for that ramen article?
Do you think you can make it work by adjusting the layout of the photos?
Huh?
I already finished the layout and was about to send it to print.
Uh... well, what I'm asking is not why you won't do it, but rather how you can get it done?
It's totally impossible at this point!
Split the ranking of restaurants and work it into a chart instead.
If you organize it like that, you can expand it without the need for new pictures or content.
How fast can you get it done?
I can do it right now.
We're counting on you, Kobu-chan.
Tanaka. Search for a chart template in our supplies.
What kind'?
For now... just find a few that we've used in past featured articles.
Okay.
Wow, Kobayashi-san is so incredible!
Now then, I'm going to need you to shift into turbo mode soon, too.
Accidents and scandals are the very face of our weekly magazine.
And the people they involve are generally considered famous stars.
But for example, say we cover a porn actress who lacks any sort of defining trait.
If she has just one good point, I'll magnify that until it becomes a strong feature and then write it up.
That's what creativity is all about.
Ramen is no different.
What's important is the ability of the writer.
And in the end, everyone's daily lives are defined by food and sex.
Because that's human nature.
When I'm done, beer! And a outlet!
Curry would be good, too!
And then ramen, the best for last!
Kobu-chan...
Work mode... on!
Finally, I have just one more question for you...
I told you before, I approved it so I'll take responsibility for it!
Write.
Chase.
Research.
The powers of Hataraki Man!
Did you send that data?
I'm doing it now!
Once that's done, we're finished.
That's it. I'm done.
Kobu...
Kobayashi...
Huh?
If you're looking for Kobayashi-san, he already went home.
I bet he must have been hungry.
Do you know what restaurant he went to?
No... I have no idea.
He said, "I keep the places that are truly delicious a secret."
Things like work...
Pride... manners...
Enthusiasm... common sense...
All sorts of things.
About seventy percent of them are meaningless.
No, I take that back.
None of it has to have meaning in the first place.
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Shangri-la
Yuma no naka cle sae umaku waraenai kimi no kulu
Dame “a Nnutke shikavi nagava aishikeikai
Kimi o omouto kyou mo nemurenai
Bokura duke he mukaouka
Ahh... ahh...
Shangri-la
Shiawasedatte sakende kureyo
ljippari na kimi no nakigao misete kureyo
Shangri-la
Kimi o omouto kyou mo nemurenai boku no koto
Dame “a Nnutke shikafumgava asfinekuve
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