04x06 - Struggle for Survival

[bunniefuu]

Time to head home.

RAGE

PLEASE HELP YOURSELF

It's those fluffy Sapporo custard pies!

Did someone visit Hokkaido?

I did. Help yourself.

Thanks.

One for me.

Me too.

Kabae.

Did you have a fluffy custard pie?

They always disappear quickly.

Thanks, but…

I'll have one later.

Kabae said she was encouraged to resign.

I told her to just refuse.

She's worried it will be someone else
if she refuses.

So that's why.

I wonder why they chose her.

She talks too much.

But she does her work.

I think her husband is a doctor.

Maybe they thought she'd agree
since she wouldn't be in a tough spot.

So they're starting with the easy ones.

Last month,
there was a call for voluntary retirement.

It was for 45 and up, so none of us.

In other words…

Layoffs are around the corner.

A boat is riding on rough waters.

If that boat exceeds capacity,

it will naturally sink.

Either we cling to past glory and sink

or transform and stay afloat.

What do you choose?

This is a battle for our survival.

Did you hear? Terada was asked to resign.

I'm glad it wasn't me.

KITCHENETTE

What do I do? I could be next.

I wonder how much the severance pay is?

Tomorrow it could be us.

Exactly.

What happens if everyone refuses?

If company performance doesn't improve,
they'll move to the next stage.

Termination on reasonable grounds.

If we don't become indispensable,

we're just replaceable parts.

An update, sir.

It's about Chief Ton.

Due to an increase in unexcused absences,
I gave him a verbal warning.

He expressed his intent to resign,

and I accepted
out of respect for his wishes.

His resignation is effective today.

I read online
about the coming layoffs at work.

This is what happens
when presidents change.

You said you wouldn't fire anyone before.

Is everything okay?

It's fine. Be back later.

Can you come home early?

-I'll be home at the usual time.
-Wait a minute.

What now?

Here.

Your lunch.

DON'T GIVE UP

I see.

Please let them know immediately.

Understood.

Also, about the Ushigaeru Sangyo account…

-Sorry.
-What?

A phone call?

Sorry. I'll be back!

Wait.

Yes. Sorry, I'm at work.

No. thank you for calling. Yes.

I'll come as soon as possible.

I see. Your youngest has a fever.

Yes, that's right.

That's too bad. I hope he gets better.

Thank you. I'll be off then.

About the Ushigaeru Sangyo account…

What?

Why "What"?

I need to take my child to the hospital.

You're leaving?

Oh, really?

I'm sorry.

Can't you ask someone else to do it?

What?

The kid's grandma or grandpa?

Impossible.

Do you have any siblings nearby?

I'm afraid…

How about an incredibly nice neighbor?

We'll take care of her work!

Really?

Kabasuke, your mom is here.

Mommy!

What? He seems fine.

His fever dropped while waiting.
We were reading a book.

Yeah.

Thank you.

Sorry for the trouble.

KABASUKE'S FEVER WENT DOWN!
HE'S FINE!

Kabasuke's fever dropped.

Oh, really? That's good.

What was with Director Yagyu earlier?

I almost hit him over the head
with my receiver.

He's a bit slow.

He means well, but he can be awkward.

Director Ton was better
about that kind of thing.

Yeah.

Career Solution… What was it?

Career Experiment Something Office?

Whatever it was.

I wonder what he's up to.

Yeah, I wonder.

Hello! Can I help you find something?

Do you carry MyPad Pros?

Those would be this way, sir.

That's expensive.

It's a premium model.

It's a Christmas present for my daughters.

Do you think they'd be okay
with that other cheap one?

I'm pretty sure

they'd be quite upset.

What? Is it that bad?

I doubt they'd talk to you
until next year.

Your holidays would be terrible.

However, the latest MyPad Pro
has an intuitive user interface

that promises a creative
experience as the ultimate…

Kabae's not here today.

Yeah.

Yes.

He just finished getting checked. Yes.

He had a fever again this morning.

Oh, really? I hope he gets better.

Sorry for the trouble.

So… what time will you be in?

I'm sorry, but…

I'm afraid today…

-What? You're taking the day off?
-Yes.

His fever won't come down.

Oh, really?

Kabae, I realize this is tough for you,

but we all have our own stuff
to deal with.

Your husband is a doctor, right?
Can't he do something?

I'm afraid not.

Kabae.

Why not take this chance to reconsider?

Please think about it.

The answer is clear.

You can start working again later.

I'm sure your son
would rather have you at home.

What are you doing?

Kabae, it's fine.

We have you covered.

Stop that!

Kids get fevers, you know.

Give me the phone!

Kabasuke.

Would you like me to be home all day?

Yeah.

Everything looks good.

Your resignation upon recommendation
is hereby complete.

They're beautiful. Thank you.

So this is company policy.

That Himuro guy
has complete disregard for us.

I'll report him to Labor Standards.

Kabae chose to resign.
It wouldn't accomplish anything.

She was forced to choose to resign!

Why do you act like it's not your problem?

You're the one who said,
"Tomorrow it's us."

What? Are you scared?

Yeah, I am.

That's why I'm telling you to think
about yourself right now, you idiot!

Stop it.

There's nothing we can do about this.

Stop acting tough.

Damn it!

I'm so pissed.

I'm so pissed.

Damn it.

ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT

Could you take care of that today?

Yes, no problem.

President. What is it?

I'm inspecting the work environment.

Do you mind if I have a look?

Not at all. Go right ahead.

Thank you.

Inspection?

Why come all this way?

Of course.
He wants to see who'd be easy to fire.

Anai, it's written all over your face.

Director, I'm finished.

Okay.

That was quick.

I just gave you that work.

I went at my usual speed.

That was too quick.

Is working quickly a bad thing?

It's not that.
I can't have people doing mediocre work.

What? Check the papers.
I finished the job.

I'm saying, just finishing isn't enough.

I know you're more motivated lately,

but it doesn't matter if you do bad work.

Yes, but my work isn't bad. You see…

I'm not impressed.

What?

That way of working is unimpressive.