You have one new voicemail.
First voicemail.
Oh, hello?
Sorry, but something urgent came up,
so I have to go into the office now.
I can’t have her stay over tonight.
I already told Masae.
Daddy, I don't wanna go home.
Sorry, Reina. I'll see you soon, okay?
Oh, I'm free next weekend, so let's reschedule for then.
Oh, and I just heard something.
Kazuko Hosoki had a thing with a yakuza gang leader, right?
They say she still parties at host clubs every night
with young men waiting on her.
Sounds like an empress.
- Don't say that in front of the kid... - Be careful around her.
I don't wanna go home!
Okay, Reina.
I'll buy you that stuffed animal.
- Yay! - Sorry, I'll be in touch.
I got married right after my first book.
But year after year, I just couldn't get a second publication.
Then when I had my daughter,
he kept pushing the "wife and mother" role on me.
One day, when he was drunk,
he said, "No one's waiting for your next book anymore."
I was about to give up,
but Reina...
My daughter.
She learned how to read quite a bit,
and she was trying really hard to read my book.
The words and the content were probably too hard for her,
but she kept reading the words that she knew.
When I saw her like that,
I was determined to publish a second book.
I knew she would wait, even if no one else would.
That's how I felt.
Minori.
I'm waiting for your book too.
So, what happened with Mr. Hotta?
That man...
He set me free, instead of trying to tie me down.
We respected each other's way of life.
It was a good relationship.
You didn't fight?
Of course we did.
It would even get hostile at times.
Well, those were tough times, too.
Tough times?
The oil crisis.
The cost of living soared,
and lives were turned upside down.
We were ordered to reduce hours and save electricity,
so the streets and shops emptied out.
Before long, we were in a tough bind.
Sorry about how things ended up.
It's not much, but go get something good to eat.
Let us know when you need a band again.
Thanks for everything.
I really appreciated it.
Another slow day. Should we close for the night?
Aw, man.
We can't make a living at this rate.
Whose bright idea was it to reduce work hours?
I wonder when they'll lift the request.
Seriously.
Oh, Noboru.
Why are you here alone?
Did he send you for something?
Ma'am.
Do you have a moment?
Now, place your bets.
- All right. - There we go.
Please, go ahead and bet.
Are you ready? Please place your bets.
There.
All set.
Begin.
Middle card, three.
Threes, reveal your card.
I'm calling it a day.
This ain't my day at all.
You're giving up too soon.
If you'd like, I can lend you some money.
Not when the economy's this bad. I'll come again.
Excuse us.
- Thanks for the game. - Thanks for the game.
If the yakuza can't afford to gamble, business must be terrible.
Our club's struggling. Is the family doing okay?
We don't need your concern.
You gotta save face, right?
I can lend you some money if you need it.
I can’t save face if I borrow money from a woman.
Hey, what if I sell the deed to the club?
Business is terrible anyway,
and it should keep you afloat for now.
After all, you're the one who got the club back.
- For you, I would-- - Enough.
Don't get involved with the family.
But...
Even just feeding the lower ranks must cost quite a lot, right?
I can at least cover--
I'm sorry.
I appreciate it.
You can call me anytime.
You know what's coming next, don't you?
You.
You knew what would happen if you dealt meth, right?
Please forgive me!
My dad's factory went under, and we need the cash.
I'm the only one who can make money.
This was the only way--
You've sullied the name of the Edogawa-ikka family!
Hey.
How did you get the meth?
Where's the cash from?
Say it.
The meth money.
Where did you get it from?
Thank you.
Must be hard to do business with the streets so dead.
Yes, it really is.
Why are you here? You didn't say you were coming.
We're closing soon. Let's go drink somewhere.
I kicked Noboru out.
What? Why?
He used the funds you gave him
to sell meth.
That can't be...
He told you the lower ranks couldn't get by
and wanted you to lend him money without telling me, right?
The yakuza, including me,
would rather trick others before being tricked.
If people show us compassion,
it's in our nature to suck them dry.
That's why I told you to stay out of family affairs.
I wanted to be of use to you.
Because I'm the only one who can do that.
I don't need your pity.
Don’t come around for a while.
FORTUNE-TELLING
MASAYA HOTTA
KAZUKO HOSOKI
Should I give the result first?
Yes, please.
You and this man are highly compatible.
Really?
Yes, to a rare degree.
But being too compatible can be a problem, too.
When you're both in your lucky phases, you amplify each other.
But your unlucky phases are also amplified.
You, in particular,
are the type to pull those around you into your unlucky phase.
About ten years ago...
did you lose someone close to you?
My mother suddenly passed from an illness.
You...
had trouble staying still since you were a kid, right?
Yes.
The energy in your body is several times more than in other people.
Unable to suppress this overflowing energy,
you've been on the move without a break all this time.
Since you're a strongly opinionated and determined individual,
you've had the carpet pulled from under you many times,
putting you through hardships and frustrations.
Even so, after every fall, you've picked yourself back up.
You must've worked so hard until now.
How...
Wait, how do you know so much about me?
My fortune-telling is based on statistics.
If you read into records that span over many millennia,
it all becomes clear.
Wow...
Do you have any other questions?
Then when is my next lucky phase?
Now.
Now?
Your luck is going to improve now.
This is proof.
You walked past me once, but came back again.
Now...
Why don't you try your hand at a new business?
A new business...
This moment, when you escape the Void Period's bad luck,
is precisely your chance to change industries and try something new.
If the customers won't come to us, we'll bring them here.
We're turning this place into a disco.
Let's make the number one disco in Tokyo.
- Yes, ma'am! - Yes, ma'am!
All right!
Then let's start by replacing all the flooring.
Bring all the tables and chairs to the front.
- Okay. - Let's get psyched, everyone!
- Yes, sir. - You'll get a fat bonus, okay?
Thank you.
Please stop by Disco Manhattan.
Disco Manhattan is opening soon. Please take one.
All the equipment should be set up onstage.
Kazuko.
The new flyers are ready.
Which should we use?
Please come by Manhattan.
Please come by Disco Manhattan.
Disco Manhattan is opening soon. Please take one.
Ma'am.
Teppei.
No one's gonna take one if you act all nice like that.
We'll show you how it's done.
But you're gonna make him mad.
Boss was the one who told us to come help.
- Disco Manhattan's opening soon! - Sir! Ma'am!
There's a disco opening soon.
Thank you.
Thank you!
Disco Manhattan is opening soon!
Hey, ladies!
Just take a flyer.
You can throw it away over there.
Thank you.
- Thanks. - 500 yen.
My new business is a huge success, just as you foretold.
It's true. My luck did get better.
The disco's success
is a result of your own hard work.
All I did was give you advice based on fortune-telling built by our ancestors.
And I'll keep asking for your advice from now on.
Oh, this isn't much, but here.
I appreciate it,
but you already paid.
Please, I insist.
I don't accept gifts from anyone.
Doing so would cloud my readings.
Oh, my.
Fortune tellers sure are strict.
Someone like me could never do what you do.
Business is going well, I see.
I have Teppei and the others to thank.
They're only doing it for pocket money.
No need to pity them.
Oh, right.
The fortune teller said we've got amazing compatibility,
and our luck is about to grow more and more.
Didn't you say you don't believe in fortune-telling?
Oh, did I?
How about we go grab a drink somewhere?
Okay.
Hotta!
Why are you here?
You've become even more of a man now.
Mr. Takiguchi.
You've fallen pretty hard, haven't you?
Thanks to a certain someone who set me up.
Leave us alone!
I don’t have anywhere to go back to.
My darling.
No...
My darling! Somebody help!
Darling, wake up!
Stay with me!
No! Darling!
Stay with me! No!
SURGERY IN SESSION
The surgery was a success.
He'll be just fine.
Thank you.
You said...
our luck would get better, didn't you?
You're still alive after getting shot four times.
That's good luck.
Are you okay?
Ugh, good grief.
There's not a dull moment when I'm with you.
I've made up my mind.
I'm going to stick with you for life.
In the yakuza...
you never know when you'll die.
So...
we can never get married.
Are you still sure?
That doesn't matter to me.
I'd even follow you to hell.
What a cute kid, huh?
Kids are only cute in photos.
What?
What are you getting all bashful for?
Thank you for waiting.
Okay. Let's go then.
I mean, photos aren't really my thing to begin with.
What's the harm?
- Over here, ma'am. - Okay.
A bit more this way. Good.
We might have a baby the next time we come here.
Say whatever you want.
Okay, here we go.
I bet your kid's gonna be adorable.
But that next time never came.
This is my only photo with Hotta.
Did you break up?
But why?
I thought you wanted to stay with him until death.
It's not that simple between a man and a woman.
I got almost everything I ever wanted.
Everything but a child.
I've started to look forward to my chats with you lately.
It feels like I'm telling my daughter about my younger days.
Your daughter?
What? You don't like it?
No, please tell me more.
Go home for today. Reina's waiting, isn't she?
I think I've made enough origami, don't you think?
- All right. - I'm home.
Welcome home.
Sorry, Reina. I'll make you some fried prawns today.
- Yay! - Hear that? Fried prawns.
What's that?
It's Shiro.
Daddy bought it for me.
He bought it for you, huh? She calls it Shiro.
Nice.
Huge prawns, freshly fried!
Hey, that's dangerous.
- Why are you using chopsticks? - It's fine.
- Use your hands. It's dangerous. - But it's scary.
You can do it!
Next, we have the Fire Bamboo Star.
It's the "Star of Change."
"The perfect time to try something new."
Oh, maybe I'll try ballroom dancing.
- Good idea. - You think so?
Yeah.
Reina, don't forget your veggies.
Hmm...
Here, Shiro.
No, Reina.
Those veggies are for you.
I'll eat some.
- Oh, good girl! - What a good girl. Good job.
Hello
Let's play together, little boy
That was great. Hold on, second verse please.
Please look at the audience. Go ahead.
Acorn rolling and he's so happy
They play together for a while
HERE ARE SOME REFERENCE MATERIALS ON CHIYOKO SHIMAKURA. -KAWATANI
CHIYOKO SHIMAKURA TRICKED INTO 400-MILLION-YEN DEBT BY BOYFRIEND
Chiyoko Shimakura.
A beloved singer in Japan whose name shines brightly in entertainment history.
With her beautiful, crystal clear voice,
she captivated fans all throughout Japan.
Thank you.
Good work today.
Excuse me.
Ms. Shimakura!
Excuse me. Coming through.
Sawamura, what happened? You look flustered.
It's the debt collectors.
What?
I don’t care if you got conned too! You're still here, so you pay up!
You owe me 30 million!
Chiyoko Shimakura, at the peak of her popularity in 1977,
was struck by an unexpected scandal.
Ms. Shimakura, we're almost there.
Oh, no! They're at your home too!
Hey, she's here!
Get down, Ms. Shimakura.
Her boyfriend tricked her into endorsing multiple promissory notes,
and one day, she was saddled with a debt of 430 million yen.
Hide, Ms. Shimakura!
Right when Chiyoko Shimakura was suffering in the depths of hell,
she had a fateful encounter with Kazuko Hosoki.
Hey.
Hey, you.
Are you okay?
Don't do it.
You're...
Chiyoko Shimakura.
I can't believe such a big star was tricked by her boyfriend.
How much longer are you performing at Koma Theater?
For another two weeks.
Two weeks, huh?
You'll have to stay strong somehow until then.
How am I supposed to do that?
With how things are now, I can't even sing properly.
If I can't sing, I don't deserve to live.
I might as well just die and get it over with--
Stupid.
Don't talk about dying so casually.
Do you know how many people were saved by your singing?
Leave it to me.
I'll figure something out.
What?
I'll help you out, so you can keep singing at Koma.
You have no reason to help me.
We're only strangers who happened to meet.
You see,
I went through the same thing long ago.
It wasn't coincidence that we met here.
It was fate. I'm sure of it.
Stay back!
Who's that?
Hotta of Shinjuku.
Why are you with Shimakura?
Starting today, Chiyoko Shimakura is under my care.
What?
If there are any objections, say them right here, right now.
- Hey, that's not right. - Give us a break, Mr. Hotta.
There she is!
Ms. Shimakura!
Let us through.
Chiyoko Shimakura will continue to sing until her show's closing date
for the guests looking forward to her singing.
I'll make sure to set up a proper place to talk afterward.
Good day.
I hardly recognize you.
I'm not sure if I can sing through the show.
What are you saying?
We've come this far. You can't back down now.
But...
Ms. Shimakura.
It's curtain time.
Please take your seats...
Now, be confident.
Here we go.
Listen, Ochiyo.
Forget about the debt collectors.
For now, focus only on singing.
Hey, remember how I told you I had a nightmare last night?
Yeah, and what about it?
In my dream, I lost my voice.
The curtain opened, and I tried to sing,
but my voice wouldn't come out at all.
You can't worry about such things.
Use all your strength and sing your heart out
to get back at the man who deceived you.
It's fine.
You were ready to die once.
You can achieve anything.
Hey, what do I do?
I'm scared my voice won't come out.
If it doesn't come out, force it out.
Don't forget who you are.
You are
the one and only Chiyoko Shimakura.
All I have to offer you
Is my love alone
Yet you are always...
Yes, that's right, you're a cruel one
With the tip of your little finger
You reach out to my heart
Yet today, once again
You only give it a touch
Even after the flowers fall
These feelings of mine
Of our heartrending love
Will stay in my embrace
They'll stay in my embrace
This secret
Will belong only to me
This love that I offer you
Is the kind that never fades away
And that is how Kazuko Hosoki and Chiyoko Shimakura
began their journey together
to crawl out of the depths of hell.
...Those assertions imply it's a done deal.
There were a plethora of points they could have discussed,
such as social security, tax reform, foreign policy, national security.
And yet, to distract the citizens of our country...
Hello?
Sorry to disturb you at this hour.
I wanted to update you on the article.
That took you a while, huh?
I only want good news.
You know that, right?
Yes, I'm fully aware.
However, though it pains me to say this,
the other party is quite stubborn and determined to fight back.
To be frank, we've done all we can, and the situation is looking quite...
Subtitle translation by: Chul Woong Kim