1 00:00:09,109 --> 00:00:10,377 To be honest, 2 00:00:11,111 --> 00:00:14,848 I'm baffled by how much you've lost your will to work over the past year. 3 00:00:14,914 --> 00:00:16,783 I don't even know why. 4 00:00:16,850 --> 00:00:17,951 I'm sorry, sir. 5 00:00:18,551 --> 00:00:20,820 Still, you're talented, Kurisu. 6 00:00:20,887 --> 00:00:23,790 You could still work as a tax accountant anywhere, 7 00:00:23,857 --> 00:00:27,961 but being cut by a large firm like us will leave a mark on you forever. 8 00:00:35,835 --> 00:00:37,270 Get your head in the game. 9 00:00:38,004 --> 00:00:38,905 Yes, sir. 10 00:00:41,174 --> 00:00:42,008 L&U ACCOUNTING FIRM 11 00:00:42,075 --> 00:00:45,145 Our Kurisu is known for his meticulous, error-free work. 12 00:00:45,211 --> 00:00:48,014 I believe he's the ideal candidate for this assignment. 13 00:00:48,982 --> 00:00:51,051 -Mr. Kurisu. -Yes, sir. 14 00:00:51,117 --> 00:00:55,488 I'm not one for beating around the bush, so I'll get straight to the point. 15 00:00:56,489 --> 00:00:59,626 My company is financially in dire straits right now. 16 00:00:59,692 --> 00:01:01,261 That can't be! 17 00:01:01,327 --> 00:01:03,263 When you think of Royal Human, 18 00:01:03,329 --> 00:01:07,300 you think of how Mr. Kozo Sanno made it an industry leader in one generation. 19 00:01:07,367 --> 00:01:10,804 It's no exaggeration to call it a true veteran in the temp industry. 20 00:01:10,870 --> 00:01:14,040 We're under the impression that you're a blue-chip company. 21 00:01:14,107 --> 00:01:17,177 Our president exceedingly favors long-time partners, 22 00:01:17,243 --> 00:01:20,680 so we have fallen behind our competitors in securing IT talent. 23 00:01:20,747 --> 00:01:25,151 As a result, we've been struggling terribly these past few years 24 00:01:25,218 --> 00:01:28,555 to the point where staff layoffs are on the table. 25 00:01:29,089 --> 00:01:32,625 Thus, we're considering eliminating a certain department. 26 00:01:33,560 --> 00:01:34,427 And that is… 27 00:01:34,494 --> 00:01:36,663 HORSE RACING DIVISION 28 00:01:36,729 --> 00:01:38,131 …our Horse Racing Division. 29 00:01:38,698 --> 00:01:41,167 It was originally set up to promote our core business, 30 00:01:41,234 --> 00:01:44,904 but since its founding, it's been in the red for seven straight years. 31 00:01:46,706 --> 00:01:48,842 I may be airing my family's dirty linen, 32 00:01:48,908 --> 00:01:55,715 but I believe my father is using it to embezzle funds for personal gain. 33 00:01:56,316 --> 00:01:59,385 I'd like you to investigate the Horse Racing Division 34 00:02:00,053 --> 00:02:03,323 and see where the money is really going without my father knowing. 35 00:02:04,491 --> 00:02:06,226 That's why I came to see you. 36 00:02:06,926 --> 00:02:08,228 A hundred million? 37 00:02:08,294 --> 00:02:09,829 I hear he owns ten horses. 38 00:02:09,896 --> 00:02:12,332 Just keeping them costs him 100 million yen a year. 39 00:02:12,398 --> 00:02:13,333 Hello! 40 00:02:13,399 --> 00:02:17,170 Unfortunately for him, they've rarely won him any major races. 41 00:02:17,237 --> 00:02:21,174 Without wins you don't get any prize money, meaning no income. 42 00:02:21,875 --> 00:02:25,645 Yet the department sticks around and keeps buying horses every year. 43 00:02:26,646 --> 00:02:29,749 It's the kind of black box common in one-man-run, unlisted companies. 44 00:02:29,816 --> 00:02:31,084 It has to be shut down. 45 00:02:31,751 --> 00:02:35,722 Rather, Yutaro's real goal here is to seize this opportunity 46 00:02:35,788 --> 00:02:37,857 to force a change in leadership. 47 00:02:40,226 --> 00:02:43,163 But they're father and son, right? 48 00:02:44,097 --> 00:02:45,932 Every family is different. 49 00:02:47,167 --> 00:02:48,168 Thanks. 50 00:02:49,068 --> 00:02:52,639 The new president would terminate their current tax accountant. 51 00:02:52,705 --> 00:02:54,541 And who would take over? 52 00:02:55,074 --> 00:02:56,109 You. 53 00:02:56,176 --> 00:02:58,178 Now's your chance to redeem yourself! 54 00:03:19,032 --> 00:03:23,536 NEW CHITOSE AIRPORT TERMINAL 2 55 00:03:35,915 --> 00:03:36,583 BIG SISTER 56 00:03:36,649 --> 00:03:39,352 Hey, will you be coming home? 57 00:03:49,329 --> 00:03:50,496 I made it! 58 00:03:54,467 --> 00:03:56,002 Mr. Kurisu! 59 00:03:56,069 --> 00:03:57,670 I'm Kaneshiro. 60 00:03:58,771 --> 00:04:00,139 Took you long enough. 61 00:04:00,206 --> 00:04:01,641 Sorry to keep you waiting. 62 00:04:01,708 --> 00:04:02,976 HOKURYO FARM AUCTION SITE THIS WAY 63 00:04:03,042 --> 00:04:04,777 You must have had quite a journey. 64 00:04:04,844 --> 00:04:06,412 There's a direct bus, though. 65 00:04:06,479 --> 00:04:08,781 I couldn't think that far ahead. 66 00:04:08,848 --> 00:04:11,317 Is this whole area, Hokuryo Farm? 67 00:04:11,384 --> 00:04:14,454 Yes, today, we're trading racehorses here. 68 00:04:14,520 --> 00:04:16,623 Listing number 108. 69 00:04:16,689 --> 00:04:20,793 Amy's Champ, a 2010 bay filly. Foaled on March 18th. 70 00:04:20,860 --> 00:04:22,528 Sired by Bolero. 71 00:04:22,595 --> 00:04:24,364 Starting at 40 million yen. 72 00:04:24,430 --> 00:04:26,232 -40 million? -Yes! 73 00:04:26,299 --> 00:04:27,867 We've got our first bid. 74 00:04:27,934 --> 00:04:30,703 -41 million? -Yes! 75 00:04:30,770 --> 00:04:32,705 -45 million! -45! 76 00:04:32,772 --> 00:04:36,376 -46 million? -Yes! 77 00:04:36,442 --> 00:04:38,144 -48 million! -48! 78 00:04:38,211 --> 00:04:40,847 -49 million? -There, 49! 79 00:04:40,913 --> 00:04:43,316 49 million, going into 50. 80 00:04:43,383 --> 00:04:46,619 -50 million? -Yes! 81 00:04:46,686 --> 00:04:48,187 -There! -Going into 52 million. 82 00:04:48,254 --> 00:04:49,789 -52 million? -Isn't it fun? 83 00:04:49,856 --> 00:04:50,957 -Yes! -54 million. 84 00:04:51,024 --> 00:04:52,825 The owners remain silent, 85 00:04:53,393 --> 00:04:56,863 but the spotters never miss even the slightest hint. 86 00:04:57,764 --> 00:04:59,699 The price just keeps increasing. 87 00:04:59,766 --> 00:05:01,501 62 million? 88 00:05:01,567 --> 00:05:02,835 Yes, 62! 89 00:05:02,902 --> 00:05:04,337 64 million? 90 00:05:04,404 --> 00:05:05,805 -Yes! -64 million… 91 00:05:05,872 --> 00:05:08,341 90 million. Going from 90 million. 92 00:05:08,408 --> 00:05:09,542 90 million? 93 00:05:09,609 --> 00:05:10,910 -Yes! -90 million! 94 00:05:10,977 --> 00:05:12,578 92 million? 95 00:05:12,645 --> 00:05:14,314 -Yes! -92 million. 96 00:05:14,380 --> 00:05:16,349 94 million? 97 00:05:16,416 --> 00:05:17,650 -Yes! -94! 98 00:05:17,717 --> 00:05:21,554 -Lock it down! -96 million? 99 00:05:21,621 --> 00:05:23,356 -Yes! -96 million! 100 00:05:23,423 --> 00:05:25,358 98 million? 101 00:05:25,425 --> 00:05:27,393 -Yes! -98! 102 00:05:27,460 --> 00:05:29,462 How about 100 million? 103 00:05:29,529 --> 00:05:31,030 -100? -Yes, 100! 104 00:05:31,097 --> 00:05:32,965 We've got, 100 million! 105 00:05:33,032 --> 00:05:36,169 Any more? Do I hear 110 million? 106 00:05:36,235 --> 00:05:39,539 110 million? 107 00:05:39,605 --> 00:05:41,274 -Yes! -110! 108 00:05:41,841 --> 00:05:45,511 120 million? 109 00:05:45,578 --> 00:05:47,213 -Yes! -120! 110 00:05:47,280 --> 00:05:49,649 130 million? 111 00:05:49,716 --> 00:05:51,351 -Yes! -130! 112 00:05:51,417 --> 00:05:53,653 140 million? 113 00:05:53,720 --> 00:05:54,787 -Yes! -140! 114 00:05:54,854 --> 00:05:56,723 150 million? 115 00:05:56,789 --> 00:06:00,126 A "horse owner," is someone who owns racehorses. 116 00:06:00,193 --> 00:06:02,128 To become one, 117 00:06:02,195 --> 00:06:06,232 one must earn over 20 million yen a year for two years in a row 118 00:06:06,299 --> 00:06:09,736 and continuously hold assets worth at least 100 million yen 119 00:06:09,802 --> 00:06:12,739 as per today's stringent financial requirements. 120 00:06:13,373 --> 00:06:18,044 Furthermore, there are over 11,000 racehorses competing annually, 121 00:06:18,111 --> 00:06:21,981 with each horse earning a yearly average of about eight million yen. 122 00:06:22,682 --> 00:06:26,152 However, the annual maintenance cost per racehorse 123 00:06:26,219 --> 00:06:28,321 is about 8.5 million yen. 124 00:06:28,388 --> 00:06:31,524 In reality, racing alone does not generate profit. 125 00:06:31,591 --> 00:06:36,462 Even so, many owners are still prepared to take their steeds to the track. 126 00:06:40,500 --> 00:06:44,771 He said we would go to Hokkaido together. 127 00:06:45,271 --> 00:06:46,105 It's hot. 128 00:06:46,172 --> 00:06:47,373 KOZO'S DAUGHTER, COLLEGE STUDENT 129 00:06:49,008 --> 00:06:51,010 SANNO 130 00:06:52,979 --> 00:06:54,213 Welcome home, Miss. 131 00:06:55,214 --> 00:06:57,350 -Mr. Yamada! -Yes? 132 00:06:57,917 --> 00:06:59,085 Welcome home, Miss. 133 00:06:59,152 --> 00:07:00,553 -Hey. -Yes? 134 00:07:00,620 --> 00:07:02,722 Is it true Dad went to Hokkaido again? 135 00:07:02,789 --> 00:07:05,358 -He didn't mean to keep it from you. -Gosh! 136 00:07:05,425 --> 00:07:06,759 Mom! 137 00:07:07,627 --> 00:07:09,495 -Mom? -Yes? 138 00:07:09,562 --> 00:07:13,132 Hey! Dad never seems to learn. 139 00:07:13,866 --> 00:07:17,036 That's what you get from a talentless man. 140 00:07:17,103 --> 00:07:19,539 ROYAL HUMAN F&B DIVISION KOZO'S WIFE 141 00:07:20,173 --> 00:07:22,408 Thank you, Number 51. 142 00:07:22,475 --> 00:07:24,076 Thank you. 143 00:07:24,944 --> 00:07:28,581 Thanks for giving me the chance to bond with the wonderful Amy's Champ. 144 00:07:28,648 --> 00:07:31,217 I'm relieved you bought her, Mr. Shiina. 145 00:07:31,284 --> 00:07:33,586 Isn't that a good deal, sir? 146 00:07:33,653 --> 00:07:35,955 Please don't call me "Sir." 147 00:07:36,022 --> 00:07:36,756 STABLE TRAINER 148 00:07:37,423 --> 00:07:38,724 As long as she wins. 149 00:07:39,725 --> 00:07:43,296 Mr. Shiina's killing it. He earned 900 million just today. 150 00:07:43,362 --> 00:07:45,898 Oh, thank you for having me. 151 00:07:45,965 --> 00:07:50,002 I'm here on behalf of L&U Accounting Firm, I'm Eiji Kurisu. 152 00:07:50,069 --> 00:07:50,970 You're late. 153 00:07:51,671 --> 00:07:52,505 What? 154 00:07:52,572 --> 00:07:54,774 I told you to come before the auction. 155 00:07:55,708 --> 00:07:56,843 You're too late. 156 00:07:56,909 --> 00:07:57,977 I'm terribly sorry! 157 00:07:58,044 --> 00:07:59,278 The bus intervals were… 158 00:08:00,880 --> 00:08:02,114 Excuse me. 159 00:08:05,384 --> 00:08:09,188 You came in five minutes late, so I lost five minutes too. 160 00:08:10,223 --> 00:08:12,024 With Kaneshiro, that makes ten. 161 00:08:12,625 --> 00:08:14,293 If you're an hour late, we'll lose two. 162 00:08:14,360 --> 00:08:15,728 Three hours… 163 00:08:15,795 --> 00:08:18,331 Well, you'll lose six. 164 00:08:18,397 --> 00:08:19,465 That's right! 165 00:08:19,966 --> 00:08:22,301 How much do you think I can make at that rate? 166 00:08:22,368 --> 00:08:23,669 Time is money. 167 00:08:24,237 --> 00:08:26,305 Time is bought with money. 168 00:08:26,906 --> 00:08:28,741 You should've come by taxi. 169 00:08:28,808 --> 00:08:30,843 Yes, I'm terribly sorry about that. 170 00:08:34,013 --> 00:08:37,483 -Thank you very much. -She has a calm temperament. 171 00:08:37,550 --> 00:08:38,417 I see. 172 00:08:42,755 --> 00:08:43,589 So? 173 00:08:44,323 --> 00:08:46,859 What's Yutaro's newly-hired tax accountant doing here? 174 00:08:47,527 --> 00:08:48,361 What? 175 00:08:49,595 --> 00:08:50,463 Right. 176 00:08:50,530 --> 00:08:53,232 I'd like to confirm a few things 177 00:08:53,299 --> 00:08:55,801 about your company's horse racing business. 178 00:08:56,502 --> 00:08:59,705 This is what we call a "second opinion." 179 00:08:59,772 --> 00:09:01,908 I'll conduct a thorough, third-party review 180 00:09:01,974 --> 00:09:03,609 to see how to further benefit… 181 00:09:03,676 --> 00:09:05,244 Where are you going? 182 00:09:06,312 --> 00:09:08,548 The Royal "Grill Master." 183 00:09:11,651 --> 00:09:16,055 Oh, hey, this one's ready. 184 00:09:16,122 --> 00:09:19,158 -Thanks, but I'm… -It's 100 times better than in Tokyo. 185 00:09:19,792 --> 00:09:22,028 You came all the way here with just one bag 186 00:09:22,094 --> 00:09:23,663 to restructure my company, right? 187 00:09:23,729 --> 00:09:26,299 Yes, you can't leave empty-handed. 188 00:09:26,365 --> 00:09:27,967 Excuse me. Can I get an extra serving? 189 00:09:28,034 --> 00:09:30,102 -One extra serving, coming up. -Thanks. 190 00:09:31,837 --> 00:09:34,440 So annoying! They should just bring out five servings. 191 00:09:34,507 --> 00:09:37,577 Excuse me! Want to switch to a shochu highball? 192 00:09:38,077 --> 00:09:40,746 Yes, make it stronger than usual. 193 00:09:40,813 --> 00:09:41,681 Got it! 194 00:09:41,747 --> 00:09:43,182 Is beer alright, Mr. Kurisu? 195 00:09:43,249 --> 00:09:45,918 -No, wait, I… -Excuse me! 196 00:09:46,619 --> 00:09:48,054 You must be one of those. 197 00:09:48,120 --> 00:09:50,690 Being assigned to us means you're on the fast track. 198 00:09:50,756 --> 00:09:52,725 No, not exactly. 199 00:09:53,326 --> 00:09:55,861 Just say yes to that! 200 00:09:55,928 --> 00:09:58,598 That's like saying our company doesn't have that kind of value. 201 00:09:58,664 --> 00:09:59,966 I'm sorry. 202 00:10:05,871 --> 00:10:06,906 So… 203 00:10:08,608 --> 00:10:10,076 what did Yutaro tell you? 204 00:10:11,744 --> 00:10:15,348 I'm not at liberty to say. 205 00:10:19,018 --> 00:10:19,986 Horse racing. 206 00:10:20,519 --> 00:10:21,487 Yes? 207 00:10:22,655 --> 00:10:23,889 Do you watch it? 208 00:10:24,523 --> 00:10:25,491 Not at all. 209 00:10:26,859 --> 00:10:27,827 Well… 210 00:10:28,761 --> 00:10:30,830 Only once when I was a student. 211 00:10:32,231 --> 00:10:33,199 On your own? 212 00:10:33,866 --> 00:10:34,800 No. 213 00:10:36,035 --> 00:10:38,504 -Sorry, my memory fails me. -Thank you for waiting. 214 00:10:38,571 --> 00:10:40,506 Here you go, five servings! 215 00:10:41,040 --> 00:10:44,577 Wait. You haven't finished yours? 216 00:10:45,611 --> 00:10:48,214 All right, cook it nicely. 217 00:10:48,280 --> 00:10:50,416 -Here's a fresh piece. -No, please… 218 00:10:51,884 --> 00:10:54,520 It's… It's too much. 219 00:10:54,587 --> 00:10:57,456 I told you, I'm on a trip for work. 220 00:10:58,324 --> 00:10:59,759 It's a struggle. 221 00:10:59,825 --> 00:11:04,196 It's the first anniversary, though. You should at least show your face. 222 00:11:04,263 --> 00:11:06,699 Sorry. You take care of it. 223 00:11:07,199 --> 00:11:09,735 -I'm hanging up. -Wait, Eiji-- 224 00:11:13,706 --> 00:11:17,643 You only need to flip them once, but sometimes on reflex, I do it twice! 225 00:11:17,710 --> 00:11:19,211 Sorry about that. 226 00:11:23,082 --> 00:11:25,384 Are you perhaps a lightweight? 227 00:11:26,318 --> 00:11:27,253 I have a low tolerance. 228 00:11:27,920 --> 00:11:29,255 I'm sorry. 229 00:11:30,322 --> 00:11:31,891 Yet, you're still here with us. 230 00:11:32,992 --> 00:11:36,662 My employees have no problem telling me they can't drink. 231 00:11:37,430 --> 00:11:38,464 You've got guts. 232 00:11:39,065 --> 00:11:41,300 -I feel honored. -I've grilled more. 233 00:11:42,401 --> 00:11:44,136 Here, eat more please. 234 00:11:49,608 --> 00:11:51,744 Hey. Did you do the night feeding? 235 00:11:51,811 --> 00:11:53,479 Not yet. Could you? 236 00:11:53,546 --> 00:11:55,181 I'm going too! 237 00:11:55,247 --> 00:11:56,982 290 million?! 238 00:11:57,049 --> 00:11:58,317 Is it Hokuryo? 239 00:11:58,384 --> 00:12:00,052 NOZAKI FARM 240 00:12:00,119 --> 00:12:02,288 I was curious what they sold for today. 241 00:12:03,055 --> 00:12:04,924 Don't mind them too much. 242 00:12:04,990 --> 00:12:06,158 Go to bed early. 243 00:12:06,959 --> 00:12:07,960 Okay. 244 00:12:09,462 --> 00:12:11,697 -Don't get too messy. -Okay! 245 00:12:12,531 --> 00:12:16,836 NOZAKI FARM 246 00:12:16,902 --> 00:12:18,537 "Don't mind them too much." 247 00:12:19,071 --> 00:12:22,208 TOP-SELLING HORSE AT AUCTION 248 00:12:29,215 --> 00:12:30,449 Switching on. 249 00:12:33,385 --> 00:12:34,887 Okay, now this… 250 00:12:34,954 --> 00:12:35,921 KANAKO'S SON 251 00:12:35,988 --> 00:12:39,091 NOZAKI FARM, RANCH OWNER 252 00:12:54,173 --> 00:12:55,307 Are you all right? 253 00:12:55,875 --> 00:12:57,543 Yes, I am. 254 00:12:57,610 --> 00:12:59,712 Wait. Where is the auction site? 255 00:12:59,779 --> 00:13:02,748 Oh, we're not going to an auction this time. 256 00:13:02,815 --> 00:13:04,550 Hang in there a bit longer. 257 00:13:04,617 --> 00:13:06,252 Hokkaido's Hidaka region 258 00:13:06,318 --> 00:13:09,021 has long flourished as a thoroughbred breeding ground, 259 00:13:09,088 --> 00:13:11,557 dotted with numerous ranches. 260 00:13:11,624 --> 00:13:13,893 Horse owners visit each ranch… 261 00:13:13,959 --> 00:13:14,794 HAYASHIDA RANCH 262 00:13:14,860 --> 00:13:18,798 …to purchase new horses and decide which races to enter them in. 263 00:13:18,864 --> 00:13:19,765 How are they? 264 00:13:19,832 --> 00:13:21,000 Nothing to report. 265 00:13:21,066 --> 00:13:23,068 Their trainer, Tadokoro, just arrived. 266 00:13:23,135 --> 00:13:24,670 -Hello. -Hello. 267 00:13:24,737 --> 00:13:26,138 Hello, sir. 268 00:13:27,006 --> 00:13:29,041 -Tadokoro. -Yes? 269 00:13:29,108 --> 00:13:33,045 Thanks to your lax strategy, they've only done three races this season! 270 00:13:33,112 --> 00:13:34,280 Mr. Kurisu? 271 00:13:34,346 --> 00:13:36,048 I want to see Fight deliver results! 272 00:13:36,115 --> 00:13:39,018 It's too late to change course now. 273 00:13:39,084 --> 00:13:42,755 Stop your rambling and give this guy a taste of victory! 274 00:13:42,822 --> 00:13:45,424 It's in three weeks. We're behind everyone! 275 00:13:45,491 --> 00:13:47,026 Why not give it a shot? 276 00:13:47,092 --> 00:13:50,029 We made the decision together, didn't we? 277 00:13:50,095 --> 00:13:53,165 -We all have our own schedules… -I know that. 278 00:13:57,203 --> 00:13:58,771 Is this helpful to you? 279 00:13:59,338 --> 00:14:00,706 For your second opinion. 280 00:14:00,773 --> 00:14:02,107 Oh, yes. 281 00:14:02,775 --> 00:14:03,976 It must be hard, 282 00:14:04,043 --> 00:14:07,112 going to each place to check them firsthand. 283 00:14:07,179 --> 00:14:10,516 The president is especially passionate about this. 284 00:14:11,183 --> 00:14:13,485 Some people find it hard, but… 285 00:14:14,553 --> 00:14:16,989 this is quite a rare opportunity. 286 00:14:25,097 --> 00:14:25,931 Sir! 287 00:14:26,866 --> 00:14:29,735 Wow! Izana's gotten more beautiful! 288 00:14:29,802 --> 00:14:31,203 She was always beautiful? 289 00:14:33,572 --> 00:14:35,241 The president owns that one too? 290 00:14:35,307 --> 00:14:36,175 Yes. 291 00:14:36,775 --> 00:14:38,377 A bit of a special horse. 292 00:14:38,911 --> 00:14:40,713 -The president's here… -Can you tell? 293 00:14:41,380 --> 00:14:43,916 She has a crooked leg. 294 00:14:43,983 --> 00:14:44,850 Indeed. 295 00:14:44,917 --> 00:14:47,219 That kind of horse usually doesn't sell. 296 00:14:47,753 --> 00:14:50,723 With a leg like that, there's no guarantee they can run. 297 00:14:51,457 --> 00:14:57,263 The president forcibly bought her, along with Royal Fight from this ranch. 298 00:14:57,830 --> 00:15:00,032 -Mr. Accountant! -Yes? 299 00:15:00,099 --> 00:15:01,033 Give her a touch. 300 00:15:01,100 --> 00:15:02,568 What? But I… 301 00:15:02,635 --> 00:15:04,370 It's okay. Go on! 302 00:15:07,206 --> 00:15:11,343 Is a horse's value measured by money or achievements? 303 00:15:12,478 --> 00:15:14,046 To me, it's more than that. 304 00:15:14,947 --> 00:15:18,517 The value of a horse can't be measured with mere numbers. 305 00:15:21,220 --> 00:15:22,354 Go on! 306 00:15:37,469 --> 00:15:39,371 Don't worry, Izana. 307 00:15:39,438 --> 00:15:41,106 Good for you, Izana. 308 00:15:43,709 --> 00:15:46,845 This man is your friend, too. 309 00:16:13,272 --> 00:16:14,440 All right. 310 00:16:17,109 --> 00:16:19,445 Welcome. 311 00:16:20,245 --> 00:16:21,547 Hello, Eiji. 312 00:16:21,613 --> 00:16:23,615 Please come home. 313 00:16:23,682 --> 00:16:27,953 You don't need to help out, just come pay your respects. 314 00:16:38,897 --> 00:16:39,865 No way. 315 00:16:42,067 --> 00:16:43,102 Eiji? 316 00:16:46,005 --> 00:16:47,006 Eiji Kurisu? 317 00:16:49,541 --> 00:16:50,976 Am I wrong? 318 00:16:52,077 --> 00:16:53,145 Kanako. 319 00:16:54,313 --> 00:16:55,247 Yes! 320 00:16:55,814 --> 00:16:58,984 I thought I'd gotten it wrong because you didn't respond. 321 00:16:59,485 --> 00:17:01,553 My place is 30 minutes from here. 322 00:17:01,620 --> 00:17:04,957 Oh, I see. 323 00:17:05,024 --> 00:17:07,259 How long has it been? 324 00:17:07,326 --> 00:17:08,627 I don't know. 325 00:17:09,161 --> 00:17:09,995 Ten years? 326 00:17:10,662 --> 00:17:12,264 Ten years, huh? 327 00:17:12,798 --> 00:17:13,866 Already? 328 00:17:16,435 --> 00:17:19,204 -Long time no see. -It really is. 329 00:17:19,271 --> 00:17:21,340 What a coincidence. 330 00:17:22,574 --> 00:17:24,476 Oh, no. You're still using that. 331 00:17:24,543 --> 00:17:26,512 This one's from Hidaka. 332 00:17:26,578 --> 00:17:27,413 No way! 333 00:17:27,980 --> 00:17:30,115 -Ta-da. -Oh, me too. 334 00:17:31,283 --> 00:17:34,153 So? What are you doing here? 335 00:17:37,056 --> 00:17:37,890 Sorry! 336 00:17:37,956 --> 00:17:39,925 I need to make dinner. 337 00:17:39,992 --> 00:17:41,193 I see. 338 00:17:41,827 --> 00:17:43,996 -Your kid? -Yes. Shohei. 339 00:17:44,063 --> 00:17:45,330 Wow. 340 00:17:46,331 --> 00:17:47,699 Oh, then… 341 00:17:48,400 --> 00:17:51,403 What should I call you now? Your surname. 342 00:17:51,470 --> 00:17:52,571 Right. 343 00:17:53,338 --> 00:17:57,042 I got divorced, so I'm going by Nozaki again. 344 00:17:57,876 --> 00:17:58,944 I see. 345 00:17:59,011 --> 00:18:00,212 Coming! 346 00:18:03,549 --> 00:18:04,550 Bye. 347 00:18:06,251 --> 00:18:07,853 Here you go! 348 00:18:07,920 --> 00:18:08,887 Thanks. 349 00:18:09,421 --> 00:18:12,357 Those were the last ones, we got lucky. 350 00:18:14,893 --> 00:18:16,495 Okay, let's go! 351 00:18:23,435 --> 00:18:26,605 -Why're they out of fried chicken? -It's really too bad. 352 00:18:27,206 --> 00:18:28,073 Hey. 353 00:18:29,007 --> 00:18:30,576 -Hey! -Excuse me. 354 00:18:41,587 --> 00:18:47,759 I believe my father is using it to embezzle funds for personal gain. 355 00:18:49,561 --> 00:18:50,996 PALUT HOLDINGS - 467,000 CASH 356 00:19:00,906 --> 00:19:04,009 Let's now discuss the losses incurred by Horse Racing. 357 00:19:04,510 --> 00:19:06,345 My investigation confirms 358 00:19:06,411 --> 00:19:09,815 that all items of expenditure in racehorse maintenance 359 00:19:09,882 --> 00:19:14,319 are significantly higher than those of the average horse owner. 360 00:19:14,386 --> 00:19:18,023 Furthermore, opaque expenditures have been observed in areas 361 00:19:18,090 --> 00:19:20,359 such as entertainment and transportation. 362 00:19:20,425 --> 00:19:22,461 While the horse racing business 363 00:19:22,528 --> 00:19:25,464 is ostensibly intended to boost the company's profile, 364 00:19:25,531 --> 00:19:27,499 many aspects lack specificity, 365 00:19:27,566 --> 00:19:30,602 making the cost-effectiveness difficult to assess. 366 00:19:30,669 --> 00:19:32,171 Thank you. 367 00:19:32,237 --> 00:19:34,907 -Over to the board now. -Unknown figures, huh? 368 00:19:36,074 --> 00:19:38,143 Well, that's how it is. 369 00:19:38,944 --> 00:19:39,778 What? 370 00:19:40,612 --> 00:19:41,647 We believe 371 00:19:42,414 --> 00:19:46,385 we should expedite our withdrawal from Horse Racing as soon as possible. 372 00:19:46,451 --> 00:19:48,020 Based on mere numbers? 373 00:19:48,086 --> 00:19:50,923 Do you have any idea how hard my horses have fought? 374 00:19:50,989 --> 00:19:53,325 To what extent they have carried the Royal name? 375 00:19:53,392 --> 00:19:56,895 The value you get from that cannot be represented by mere numbers. 376 00:19:56,962 --> 00:19:58,063 Sir. 377 00:19:58,130 --> 00:20:00,966 They may have value, but they're not profitable. 378 00:20:01,033 --> 00:20:02,768 That's your limitation. 379 00:20:03,735 --> 00:20:05,771 Start again from the entrance exam. 380 00:20:08,507 --> 00:20:10,108 Do you have a dream? 381 00:20:12,477 --> 00:20:13,545 Do you have a dream? 382 00:20:14,913 --> 00:20:15,747 What? 383 00:20:16,415 --> 00:20:18,717 Numbers. 384 00:20:19,451 --> 00:20:21,453 You're merely staring right ahead. 385 00:20:22,087 --> 00:20:24,356 Don't you think you're missing the bigger picture? 386 00:20:25,190 --> 00:20:26,124 Let me ask you. 387 00:20:26,925 --> 00:20:29,728 What lies ahead if you take away a horse's ability to run? 388 00:20:31,630 --> 00:20:32,831 Do you know, sir? 389 00:20:35,033 --> 00:20:36,134 What lies ahead… 390 00:20:36,768 --> 00:20:39,605 Are you mistaking horses for cars or something? 391 00:20:39,671 --> 00:20:42,608 -They're not vehicles. -Sir. 392 00:20:42,674 --> 00:20:44,643 -They're not toys! -Sir! 393 00:20:45,744 --> 00:20:48,680 I'd like to discuss the relinquishing of your horses after this. 394 00:20:50,782 --> 00:20:52,784 I'm so sorry for how my father treated you. 395 00:20:52,851 --> 00:20:54,553 Let's hope everything goes well. 396 00:20:54,620 --> 00:20:57,522 We'd greatly appreciate Mr. Kurisu's continued support. 397 00:20:57,589 --> 00:21:00,192 Of course! It would be an honor. 398 00:21:00,259 --> 00:21:01,960 Thank you for your work. 399 00:21:02,027 --> 00:21:02,961 Thank you! 400 00:21:04,930 --> 00:21:07,266 Yes! You've got this! 401 00:21:07,332 --> 00:21:09,201 That's my man! 402 00:21:16,074 --> 00:21:18,944 Sorry for calling you about this. 403 00:21:19,011 --> 00:21:20,112 It's okay. 404 00:21:20,746 --> 00:21:22,681 Relinquishing horses? 405 00:21:22,748 --> 00:21:25,384 Usually, they're handed over to another owner. 406 00:21:25,450 --> 00:21:28,020 -Yes. -But in Royal's case… 407 00:21:30,222 --> 00:21:32,090 They have poor results. 408 00:21:32,157 --> 00:21:33,258 Yes. 409 00:21:35,027 --> 00:21:38,163 Everyone's playing to win, after all. 410 00:21:39,831 --> 00:21:42,801 If no owner can be found to take them in, 411 00:21:42,868 --> 00:21:45,003 they can go to racing schools, riding clubs, 412 00:21:45,070 --> 00:21:47,706 or even petting zoos instead. 413 00:21:47,773 --> 00:21:49,441 -I see. -But… 414 00:21:49,508 --> 00:21:51,576 None of them may have room to spare. 415 00:21:52,244 --> 00:21:54,313 If all of that fails… 416 00:21:57,082 --> 00:21:57,916 Then? 417 00:22:04,222 --> 00:22:06,625 They'll likely be put down. 418 00:22:11,997 --> 00:22:13,131 Put down? 419 00:22:15,801 --> 00:22:18,337 This is a racehorse training facility. 420 00:22:18,403 --> 00:22:22,474 This is where horses undergo training in preparation for their races. 421 00:22:23,208 --> 00:22:25,143 Sorry for the trouble. 422 00:22:26,678 --> 00:22:27,846 What's up? 423 00:22:30,248 --> 00:22:32,084 May I see them? 424 00:22:33,385 --> 00:22:35,987 Royal Fight and Royal Izana. 425 00:22:36,688 --> 00:22:37,923 Where are they now? 426 00:22:38,824 --> 00:22:40,192 What for? 427 00:22:42,928 --> 00:22:44,062 I'm curious. 428 00:22:45,831 --> 00:22:48,867 I'm sorry you had to come all the way to Miho, 429 00:22:49,968 --> 00:22:51,703 but you shouldn't get too fond of them. 430 00:22:52,404 --> 00:22:53,805 Or you won't let go. 431 00:22:57,943 --> 00:23:01,279 Actually, the president came by earlier. 432 00:23:02,180 --> 00:23:03,014 What? 433 00:23:03,782 --> 00:23:06,585 I thought he came to tell me about quitting horse racing. 434 00:23:07,986 --> 00:23:10,989 Instead, he left them to me to make winners out of them. 435 00:23:12,124 --> 00:23:13,759 What should I do? 436 00:23:14,659 --> 00:23:15,660 -Hey! -Yes? 437 00:23:15,727 --> 00:23:17,229 Look what we got. 438 00:23:18,430 --> 00:23:20,132 Have you seen Kurisu? 439 00:23:20,866 --> 00:23:21,767 No? 440 00:23:21,833 --> 00:23:22,934 He's in Hokkaido. 441 00:23:23,001 --> 00:23:24,569 Hokkaido? 442 00:23:35,680 --> 00:23:38,417 I'm amazed you'd come all the way to Hidaka. 443 00:23:39,017 --> 00:23:40,552 It's also my fault. 444 00:23:43,722 --> 00:23:45,157 Is this about the withdrawal? 445 00:23:45,724 --> 00:23:47,025 I'm very sorry. 446 00:23:47,092 --> 00:23:48,727 Want to see them? 447 00:23:49,928 --> 00:23:51,897 Fight has gone back to the training center, 448 00:23:52,831 --> 00:23:55,500 but Izana is still with me. 449 00:24:03,775 --> 00:24:05,210 Izana! 450 00:24:09,881 --> 00:24:14,953 The President met her in the fall, three years ago. 451 00:24:15,821 --> 00:24:17,255 How did the sire do? 452 00:24:17,322 --> 00:24:19,458 He's won four major races. 453 00:24:19,524 --> 00:24:21,593 -Not bad. -Yes. 454 00:24:22,127 --> 00:24:24,663 Hey. Is that a new horse? 455 00:24:24,729 --> 00:24:27,332 -Yes. -Is it sold? 456 00:24:27,399 --> 00:24:29,334 No, not yet. 457 00:24:30,268 --> 00:24:31,403 It's… 458 00:24:31,470 --> 00:24:32,671 It's… 459 00:24:34,439 --> 00:24:35,540 What? 460 00:24:36,908 --> 00:24:38,643 That was Izana. 461 00:24:39,211 --> 00:24:44,049 She was far weaker than she is now, with a distinctive gait. 462 00:24:44,115 --> 00:24:49,287 She was an awkward-looking horse that clearly no one wanted to touch. 463 00:24:50,956 --> 00:24:55,327 I think she'll grow to be as dapple-grey as her mother. 464 00:24:55,393 --> 00:24:56,728 But as you can see, 465 00:24:57,362 --> 00:25:00,699 there's no telling how well she can run. 466 00:25:01,933 --> 00:25:05,637 So you'll care for her here till the end? 467 00:25:11,643 --> 00:25:12,944 Is it a she? 468 00:25:14,112 --> 00:25:15,213 Yes. 469 00:25:16,982 --> 00:25:18,383 What's the dam's name? 470 00:25:19,918 --> 00:25:21,920 It's Izana. 471 00:25:22,754 --> 00:25:23,889 What does it mean? 472 00:25:24,723 --> 00:25:26,791 A place in Spain. 473 00:25:26,858 --> 00:25:31,796 My son, who died nine years ago, named her. 474 00:25:33,231 --> 00:25:34,933 It's not exactly auspicious, but… 475 00:25:36,001 --> 00:25:42,874 I think that's most likely Izana's very final foal. 476 00:25:52,651 --> 00:25:54,586 "Royal Izana." 477 00:25:55,387 --> 00:25:57,756 Exactly nine characters. Not bad. 478 00:25:57,822 --> 00:25:59,257 Mr. President. 479 00:26:00,025 --> 00:26:02,561 Her and that colt for 30 million. 480 00:26:02,627 --> 00:26:05,230 If you agree to that price, I'll take them right away. 481 00:26:06,097 --> 00:26:09,467 But they aren't worth that high a price… 482 00:26:10,435 --> 00:26:12,637 I'm the one who decides. 483 00:26:14,239 --> 00:26:16,041 I'm not doing this out of goodwill. 484 00:26:16,107 --> 00:26:19,744 I'll train her to run as often as possible. 485 00:26:20,312 --> 00:26:23,682 No matter how little I can get out of her, 486 00:26:24,182 --> 00:26:29,220 I'll take responsibility and find a good stud for her. 487 00:26:30,055 --> 00:26:31,756 Izana's lineage… 488 00:26:33,525 --> 00:26:36,728 is the work your son started, which I'll preserve. 489 00:26:42,634 --> 00:26:43,535 I'm counting on you two! 490 00:26:44,703 --> 00:26:46,204 That's how he is. 491 00:26:48,106 --> 00:26:51,977 I owe him a debt of gratitude. 492 00:26:56,648 --> 00:26:57,882 Good work, ma'am. 493 00:26:59,050 --> 00:27:00,418 Good work, ma'am. 494 00:27:05,156 --> 00:27:08,159 I left the horse relinquishment entirely to the broker, 495 00:27:08,660 --> 00:27:11,730 so I expect everything to be settled within the next month. 496 00:27:11,796 --> 00:27:13,131 I see. 497 00:27:13,198 --> 00:27:16,301 -I'll be going. Take care. -Yes. Thank you. 498 00:27:18,269 --> 00:27:20,071 It's smooth sailing here too. 499 00:27:20,138 --> 00:27:22,140 Thanks to you. 500 00:27:22,974 --> 00:27:24,542 Be it a dream or a fantasy, 501 00:27:24,609 --> 00:27:28,079 gambling is downright stupid, if I'm being honest. 502 00:27:28,146 --> 00:27:30,081 He ought to make money the right way. 503 00:27:30,649 --> 00:27:31,883 Just like you, Mom. 504 00:27:31,950 --> 00:27:33,952 Is he competent? 505 00:27:34,019 --> 00:27:34,953 What? 506 00:27:35,654 --> 00:27:37,422 Our current tax accountant. 507 00:27:37,989 --> 00:27:39,124 Right. 508 00:27:39,190 --> 00:27:40,191 Well… 509 00:27:40,859 --> 00:27:42,694 He's nothing out of the ordinary. 510 00:27:43,228 --> 00:27:44,329 Hey! 511 00:27:46,998 --> 00:27:49,300 Sorry for coming this late. 512 00:27:49,367 --> 00:27:51,936 It's okay. We're in the same industry. 513 00:27:52,003 --> 00:27:54,039 How did it go? 514 00:27:55,674 --> 00:27:56,941 Let me help out. 515 00:27:57,575 --> 00:27:59,978 Okay, right over there. 516 00:28:00,045 --> 00:28:02,013 Put on the boots. 517 00:28:04,983 --> 00:28:10,055 It's hard to carry on for ranchers and horse owners in the long term. 518 00:28:11,523 --> 00:28:14,993 The family farm would have gone under if I hadn't moved back. 519 00:28:15,760 --> 00:28:18,730 I just knew I couldn't let that happen. 520 00:28:19,597 --> 00:28:21,232 I had to keep it going. 521 00:28:21,900 --> 00:28:22,867 Why? 522 00:28:23,768 --> 00:28:25,370 Did I ever tell you? 523 00:28:25,437 --> 00:28:29,507 A thoroughbred's sire line can be traced back to only three horses. 524 00:28:29,574 --> 00:28:30,508 Really? 525 00:28:30,575 --> 00:28:33,078 Yes, in the beginning, there were three. 526 00:28:33,878 --> 00:28:35,280 Only three in the world. 527 00:28:36,314 --> 00:28:41,186 And to make them stronger and faster, and push their abilities to the limit, 528 00:28:41,252 --> 00:28:43,922 humans have bred them through generations of crossbreeding 529 00:28:43,988 --> 00:28:45,590 to create today's racehorses. 530 00:28:46,324 --> 00:28:49,327 Of course, some don't pass muster. 531 00:28:49,394 --> 00:28:54,699 But among them, an amazing blossom will come out of nowhere. 532 00:28:54,766 --> 00:28:56,434 -Put it in here. -Okay. 533 00:28:57,035 --> 00:28:58,603 A truly incredible horse. 534 00:28:59,170 --> 00:29:02,974 A horse for a new era, one that will redefine evolution itself. 535 00:29:06,277 --> 00:29:09,848 Having reached that point, at last that horse, 536 00:29:09,914 --> 00:29:14,552 it's ancestors, the humans who raised it, 537 00:29:14,619 --> 00:29:16,988 will all be rewarded. 538 00:29:17,055 --> 00:29:21,192 Only then does value emerge from what has been built up over time. 539 00:29:21,259 --> 00:29:25,563 I just couldn't bring myself to stop it. 540 00:29:29,734 --> 00:29:33,071 The value you get from that cannot be represented by mere numbers. 541 00:29:38,877 --> 00:29:39,844 Eiji. 542 00:29:40,411 --> 00:29:43,381 A tax accountant's job isn't just about crunching numbers. 543 00:29:43,915 --> 00:29:46,718 Go out there and learn all kinds of things. 544 00:29:47,452 --> 00:29:50,321 Study the world, study the people, 545 00:29:50,822 --> 00:29:54,058 and someday do work that will earn gratitude. 546 00:30:09,741 --> 00:30:14,045 If all of that fails, they'll likely be put down. 547 00:30:57,822 --> 00:30:58,923 Izana… 548 00:31:10,802 --> 00:31:12,003 Yes? 549 00:31:13,071 --> 00:31:15,139 Mr. Kurisu is here, sir. 550 00:31:15,874 --> 00:31:16,908 Excuse me. 551 00:31:20,445 --> 00:31:24,282 I was about to make my case to push back against you. 552 00:31:25,083 --> 00:31:26,484 But look at this mess. 553 00:31:29,654 --> 00:31:32,090 So? What brings you here? 554 00:31:33,391 --> 00:31:35,526 I'm seeking a new place for your horses. 555 00:31:38,529 --> 00:31:42,533 I cannot do anything about the future of your company. 556 00:31:43,334 --> 00:31:46,638 As for the fate of the horses you currently have, 557 00:31:47,338 --> 00:31:49,574 please allow me to assist you. 558 00:31:52,410 --> 00:31:53,678 I'm sorry. 559 00:31:54,946 --> 00:31:58,583 Even I don't know what I'm getting myself into, but… 560 00:32:00,752 --> 00:32:01,653 Please allow me. 561 00:32:01,719 --> 00:32:03,521 Do you know what makes a horse good or bad? 562 00:32:08,192 --> 00:32:09,861 I don't. 563 00:32:11,062 --> 00:32:12,230 For instance, 564 00:32:13,264 --> 00:32:16,067 suppose there are two horses with all their info hidden. 565 00:32:16,668 --> 00:32:19,270 One costs 200 million yen. The other, two million. 566 00:32:20,438 --> 00:32:23,141 I'm not confident I could pick out the 200 million-yen one. 567 00:32:23,708 --> 00:32:26,644 Besides, it's not like I have to choose such a horse. 568 00:32:27,478 --> 00:32:29,881 One that will fetch me 200 million… 569 00:32:29,948 --> 00:32:32,050 How the hell should I know? 570 00:32:32,684 --> 00:32:36,521 So if I see that the person behind the horse 571 00:32:38,056 --> 00:32:40,024 is someone I can trust 572 00:32:40,692 --> 00:32:43,661 and they come to me with real conviction, I'll invest in it. 573 00:32:43,728 --> 00:32:45,863 I bet on trusting people. 574 00:32:47,498 --> 00:32:48,766 Can you do that? 575 00:32:53,371 --> 00:32:54,439 No. 576 00:32:56,574 --> 00:32:58,776 Then stay out of this. 577 00:33:00,111 --> 00:33:01,379 Rather… 578 00:33:03,081 --> 00:33:05,216 you can bet on me. 579 00:33:07,418 --> 00:33:12,824 Please provide me with all the ledgers, contracts, receipts, 580 00:33:12,890 --> 00:33:15,660 and other records here pertaining to Horse Racing. 581 00:33:16,594 --> 00:33:18,563 I'll peruse every document, 582 00:33:18,629 --> 00:33:23,034 payee, supplier, associate, and business partner. 583 00:33:23,601 --> 00:33:29,874 I'll examine all possibilities to help your horses live on as racehorses. 584 00:33:32,877 --> 00:33:34,512 Why do you have to go so far? 585 00:33:38,850 --> 00:33:40,952 "I don't want them to end here." 586 00:33:42,453 --> 00:33:44,122 That's how I feel. 587 00:34:23,394 --> 00:34:25,263 Hello? I need your help. 588 00:34:25,763 --> 00:34:27,498 I need an urgent appraisal. 589 00:34:37,375 --> 00:34:39,577 SANNO BUILDING 590 00:34:39,644 --> 00:34:43,448 Arrangements have been finalized for the disposal of all horses. 591 00:34:43,514 --> 00:34:45,683 All we need now is the president's approval. 592 00:34:54,592 --> 00:34:55,526 What's your decision? 593 00:35:00,364 --> 00:35:01,799 Excuse me! 594 00:35:03,167 --> 00:35:05,670 -Mr. Kurisu! -Sorry for interrupting. 595 00:35:06,237 --> 00:35:08,473 Can I have just a moment of your time? 596 00:35:09,040 --> 00:35:10,508 Now? 597 00:35:14,479 --> 00:35:18,716 I've brought seven years' worth of transactions. 598 00:35:18,783 --> 00:35:21,219 Upon meticulously examining these, 599 00:35:21,285 --> 00:35:24,055 I've discovered over 300 suspicious receipts 600 00:35:24,122 --> 00:35:26,424 and unnatural invoices. 601 00:35:31,028 --> 00:35:32,230 These receipts… 602 00:35:32,830 --> 00:35:36,434 They were all issued using the same commercially available receipt forms. 603 00:35:36,501 --> 00:35:39,904 Upon verification, I discovered that 604 00:35:39,971 --> 00:35:42,773 most of the recipients do not actually exist! 605 00:35:43,407 --> 00:35:46,177 I've also confirmed invoices from a consulting firm 606 00:35:46,244 --> 00:35:48,980 dealing with the Horse Racing Division since its inception 607 00:35:49,046 --> 00:35:54,185 that contain items lacking substance and charges that appear excessive. 608 00:35:54,685 --> 00:36:00,458 These were made using fictitious receipts and kickbacks from a consulting firm. 609 00:36:00,525 --> 00:36:02,093 An act of embezzlement! 610 00:36:02,160 --> 00:36:04,729 Mr. President, what does this mean? 611 00:36:05,696 --> 00:36:07,565 -I want an explanation! -Sir. 612 00:36:09,200 --> 00:36:10,902 The President is not involved. 613 00:36:11,536 --> 00:36:12,470 What? 614 00:36:13,571 --> 00:36:15,373 Could you explain it to me? 615 00:36:16,641 --> 00:36:17,775 Mr. Kaneshiro? 616 00:36:19,544 --> 00:36:21,479 I got a research firm I work closely with 617 00:36:21,546 --> 00:36:24,415 to examine the handwriting on the receipts. 618 00:36:24,482 --> 00:36:27,018 The consultants have also completed their investigation. 619 00:36:27,084 --> 00:36:28,386 Mr. Kaneshiro. 620 00:36:29,020 --> 00:36:31,422 Your embezzlement is clear for all to see. 621 00:36:31,489 --> 00:36:32,990 This embezzlement 622 00:36:33,057 --> 00:36:36,093 has been occurring regularly for at least the past five years. 623 00:36:36,661 --> 00:36:39,063 If the total amount were to be returned, 624 00:36:39,130 --> 00:36:43,634 it would be enough to finance the training costs for the President's current horses. 625 00:36:43,701 --> 00:36:44,902 Sir. 626 00:36:45,903 --> 00:36:50,141 I request that the investigation report I submitted be withdrawn. 627 00:36:50,808 --> 00:36:55,446 I hereby certify that President Sanno was not at fault in this matter. 628 00:36:56,480 --> 00:36:59,183 The Horse Racing Division still has a shot at-- 629 00:36:59,250 --> 00:37:00,184 Wait a minute! 630 00:37:00,251 --> 00:37:01,686 It still has a shot? 631 00:37:01,752 --> 00:37:03,020 Wait! 632 00:37:06,390 --> 00:37:07,592 I have a proposal. 633 00:37:08,192 --> 00:37:13,231 Royal Human runs side businesses alongside the main temp company, 634 00:37:13,297 --> 00:37:16,667 Horse Racing and Food and Drinks, 635 00:37:16,734 --> 00:37:18,469 which I'll reevaluate. 636 00:37:18,536 --> 00:37:20,037 If the situation calls for it, 637 00:37:21,305 --> 00:37:22,306 I'll close them. 638 00:37:22,373 --> 00:37:23,474 But… 639 00:37:23,541 --> 00:37:27,678 Of course, I won't abandon the employees who'll be affected. 640 00:37:28,546 --> 00:37:30,815 I'll move them all back to HQ. 641 00:37:30,881 --> 00:37:33,784 But, sir, your Food and Drinks Division… 642 00:37:33,851 --> 00:37:35,453 We are a temp company. 643 00:37:37,321 --> 00:37:40,858 Better a good workforce than some good restaurants, right? 644 00:37:40,925 --> 00:37:41,993 Yutaro. 645 00:37:45,396 --> 00:37:47,198 I'm so sorry. 646 00:37:50,635 --> 00:37:55,673 After that, Eiji Kurisu resigned from his accounting firm. 647 00:37:56,907 --> 00:38:00,711 While it appeared he was taking responsibility for losing a major client, 648 00:38:01,479 --> 00:38:04,215 the resignation was at his own request. 649 00:38:04,882 --> 00:38:05,950 Kurisu… 650 00:38:06,784 --> 00:38:11,355 saved Kozo Sanno and his ten horses, yet he lost his job. 651 00:38:15,793 --> 00:38:17,328 Yes, Hayashida speaking. 652 00:38:18,562 --> 00:38:19,497 Yes? 653 00:38:22,566 --> 00:38:25,536 ROYAL FIGHT 654 00:38:31,142 --> 00:38:33,911 Do you have a dream? 655 00:38:53,597 --> 00:38:54,765 Yes? 656 00:38:54,832 --> 00:38:56,434 Mr. Accountant, it's me. 657 00:39:16,053 --> 00:39:18,889 Welcome. 658 00:39:20,991 --> 00:39:22,793 -Welcome. -Mr. Accountant! 659 00:39:24,595 --> 00:39:26,197 Actually, I'm no longer… 660 00:39:26,263 --> 00:39:27,765 Welcome to Niigata. 661 00:39:28,499 --> 00:39:29,533 This way. 662 00:39:30,334 --> 00:39:34,271 There's a vacant horse owner seat, left by Kaneshiro. 663 00:39:34,338 --> 00:39:35,706 You take it. 664 00:39:35,773 --> 00:39:37,475 Welcome. 665 00:39:37,541 --> 00:39:39,443 Thank you. Welcome. 666 00:39:40,344 --> 00:39:42,646 NIIGATA RACECOURSE 667 00:39:45,349 --> 00:39:48,052 What is it that draws people in so much? 668 00:39:48,119 --> 00:39:50,187 Both those who bet and those who are bet on, 669 00:39:50,254 --> 00:39:52,390 most people end up in the red. 670 00:39:52,456 --> 00:39:55,926 Even if they don't lose, they don't gain either. 671 00:39:56,527 --> 00:40:00,698 Very rarely do some horse owners break even overall. 672 00:40:01,432 --> 00:40:05,703 They are the chosen few. 673 00:40:07,505 --> 00:40:11,976 It's all the more reason why we can't make it without money. 674 00:40:13,644 --> 00:40:15,980 For the slightest boost to your win rate, 675 00:40:16,714 --> 00:40:19,150 you need a lot of horses with good pedigrees. 676 00:40:19,216 --> 00:40:20,117 But you know, 677 00:40:20,818 --> 00:40:24,655 it takes a ton of money to buy a lot of horses with good pedigrees. 678 00:40:24,722 --> 00:40:26,390 Just like him. 679 00:40:27,558 --> 00:40:30,861 But horse racing is more than just that. 680 00:40:32,196 --> 00:40:35,699 The amount of money you bet doesn't determine the outcome. 681 00:40:36,967 --> 00:40:37,835 Rather, 682 00:40:38,502 --> 00:40:41,205 there's a fleeting moment when both horse and jockey… 683 00:40:42,072 --> 00:40:46,076 I mean, when every single person involved with the horse 684 00:40:46,911 --> 00:40:49,079 becomes one with the horse. 685 00:40:50,381 --> 00:40:52,082 What I call perfect unity. 686 00:40:53,083 --> 00:40:55,653 Sometimes that can turn everything upside down. 687 00:40:57,488 --> 00:41:00,991 Once you taste that, you just can't stop. 688 00:41:01,859 --> 00:41:03,928 You'd forget having lost millions. 689 00:41:05,296 --> 00:41:07,565 Forgetting that is majorly problematic. 690 00:41:08,999 --> 00:41:11,068 You truly are a tax accountant. 691 00:41:16,106 --> 00:41:16,974 Hello. 692 00:41:17,475 --> 00:41:19,944 Let's see how the favorite fares on the straight. 693 00:41:22,279 --> 00:41:24,114 About race distances, going forward… 694 00:41:28,152 --> 00:41:29,286 Tadokoro. 695 00:41:30,454 --> 00:41:31,989 Hello. 696 00:41:32,990 --> 00:41:34,358 Congrats. 697 00:41:40,498 --> 00:41:42,299 Are you a new staffer here? 698 00:41:42,833 --> 00:41:44,768 -What? -For Royal. 699 00:41:44,835 --> 00:41:47,304 No, I was just called out here. 700 00:41:47,371 --> 00:41:48,205 FREELANCE WRITER 701 00:41:48,272 --> 00:41:51,509 Well, I've heard rumors that there was quite a bit of drama, 702 00:41:52,042 --> 00:41:55,112 where all his horses were almost put down. 703 00:41:58,382 --> 00:41:59,884 It's a small world. 704 00:42:01,051 --> 00:42:02,086 Hang on. 705 00:42:02,887 --> 00:42:04,722 Here. I'm Taira. 706 00:42:07,591 --> 00:42:11,829 I wondered if someone new stepped in to shore up the company. 707 00:42:11,896 --> 00:42:13,430 Personally, 708 00:42:14,265 --> 00:42:17,935 I'd like Mr. Sanno to stay in the horse racing world. 709 00:42:19,403 --> 00:42:22,006 Why would you like him to stay? 710 00:42:24,041 --> 00:42:25,376 He's interesting. 711 00:42:27,044 --> 00:42:29,213 It needs a guy like him. 712 00:42:31,715 --> 00:42:32,716 Mr. Kurisu. 713 00:42:34,151 --> 00:42:36,086 Thank you very much. 714 00:42:36,754 --> 00:42:37,588 What? 715 00:42:37,655 --> 00:42:41,058 The owner said it's thanks to you that Fight could run today. 716 00:42:42,793 --> 00:42:44,662 Therefore, I'm really grateful. 717 00:42:44,728 --> 00:42:46,230 I knew it! 718 00:42:46,297 --> 00:42:49,300 -No, I really didn't… -I'll see you. 719 00:42:50,534 --> 00:42:53,070 -Thank you again. -I didn't… 720 00:42:59,009 --> 00:43:01,712 Why not come work here now? 721 00:43:08,285 --> 00:43:10,854 Any others that might try to run away? 722 00:43:10,921 --> 00:43:12,823 No. Don't worry about it. 723 00:43:12,890 --> 00:43:14,325 Enjoy the show. 724 00:43:16,427 --> 00:43:18,128 Race Seven, jockeys. 725 00:43:18,762 --> 00:43:19,830 Thank you. 726 00:43:20,531 --> 00:43:21,832 Thank you. 727 00:43:21,899 --> 00:43:23,767 WING DOYLE 728 00:43:26,637 --> 00:43:29,139 -Be careful of drifting on corners. -Okay. 729 00:43:42,753 --> 00:43:44,254 All right, Fight. 730 00:43:44,855 --> 00:43:48,726 Show everyone what you can do. 731 00:43:57,401 --> 00:43:58,736 ROYAL FIGHT 732 00:43:58,802 --> 00:44:00,938 Third Niigata Race Meeting, Day Eight. 733 00:44:06,477 --> 00:44:11,548 2,000 meters, 12 horses, good weather, excellent turf. 734 00:44:11,615 --> 00:44:13,751 -Announcing the horses… -Let's cheer for them. 735 00:44:13,817 --> 00:44:16,887 Number One, Tomoya Prime, 432 kilograms. 736 00:44:16,954 --> 00:44:19,590 Minus six kilograms. Ridden by Koki Minamikawa. 737 00:44:20,691 --> 00:44:24,495 Number Two, Lively Mine, 448 kilograms. 738 00:44:24,561 --> 00:44:27,331 No difference. Ridden by Yoshiro Shiraishi. 739 00:44:27,398 --> 00:44:31,001 Number Three, Velvet Dance, 492 kilograms. 740 00:44:31,068 --> 00:44:32,269 -Mr. Goto. -Plus two kilograms. 741 00:44:32,336 --> 00:44:34,705 -Congrats on the Takarazuka Kinen. -Thank you. 742 00:44:34,772 --> 00:44:39,643 Number Four, Royal Fight. 482 kilograms, plus two kilograms. 743 00:44:39,710 --> 00:44:41,779 -Thank you. -Ridden by Ryuichi Sugahara. 744 00:44:41,845 --> 00:44:45,416 Number Five, Garland Tact, 462 kilograms. 745 00:44:45,482 --> 00:44:48,652 Plus eight kilograms. Ridden by Kyosuke Maruta. 746 00:44:48,719 --> 00:44:51,488 Number Six, Phantos, 462 kilograms. 747 00:44:51,555 --> 00:44:54,558 Plus two kilograms. Ridden by Keiji Abe. 748 00:44:54,625 --> 00:44:58,028 Number Seven, Elysion Middle, 476 kilograms. 749 00:44:58,562 --> 00:44:59,897 Plus two kilograms. 750 00:44:59,963 --> 00:45:01,799 -Hope he doesn't get hurt. -Ridden by Hiroyuki Minami. 751 00:45:01,865 --> 00:45:05,669 Number Eight, Stevie Moon, 478 kilograms. 752 00:45:05,736 --> 00:45:09,106 At last, it's Fight's turn. Keep a close eye on him. 753 00:45:09,173 --> 00:45:13,844 Number Nine, With My Friend. 510 kilograms, plus eight kilograms. 754 00:45:13,911 --> 00:45:15,713 Ridden by Ryuji Hikawa. 755 00:45:15,779 --> 00:45:19,450 Number Ten, Enji Dome, 494 kilograms. 756 00:45:19,516 --> 00:45:21,318 -Plus two kilograms… -Fight. 757 00:45:21,985 --> 00:45:26,390 -It's okay. Don't get too excited. -Number 11, Wing Doyle, 462 kilograms. 758 00:45:26,457 --> 00:45:29,193 Plus four kilograms. Ridden by Yutaka Take. 759 00:45:29,259 --> 00:45:33,197 Number 12, Cosmos Blaze, 470 kilograms. 760 00:45:33,263 --> 00:45:36,200 Plus two kilograms. Ridden by Naohiro Togawa. 761 00:45:36,266 --> 00:45:37,835 And that's all. 762 00:45:58,122 --> 00:46:01,825 Niigata Racecourse Race Seven. This is a maiden race for three-year-olds. 763 00:46:01,892 --> 00:46:04,862 A 2,000-meter inner turf course with 12 horses on the tracks. 764 00:46:04,928 --> 00:46:07,998 First, the favorite, Number 11, Wing Doyle, 765 00:46:08,065 --> 00:46:10,300 has now smoothly entered the gate. 766 00:46:10,367 --> 00:46:12,970 -He seems a bit agitated… -The odds are 2.3 to 1. 767 00:46:13,036 --> 00:46:17,674 Number Five, Garland Tact, listening to the jockey again, moves into the gate. 768 00:46:17,741 --> 00:46:20,444 The Niigata Racecourse turf is set to Course A. 769 00:46:20,511 --> 00:46:22,980 The running rail is not in use, excellent track conditions. 770 00:46:23,046 --> 00:46:25,382 From the fourth corner to the straight… 771 00:46:25,449 --> 00:46:29,887 "Wing Doyle, no blind spots." 772 00:46:31,255 --> 00:46:32,523 Number Six, Phantos. 773 00:46:32,589 --> 00:46:34,191 Number Two, Lively Mine. 774 00:46:34,258 --> 00:46:37,661 -Number Four, Royal Fight… -I'm counting on you, Sugahara. 775 00:46:37,728 --> 00:46:39,596 -Wasn't his entry smooth? -Yes. 776 00:46:39,663 --> 00:46:41,498 Enji Dome has safely entered the gate. 777 00:46:43,233 --> 00:46:45,169 All the horses are in position. 778 00:46:49,239 --> 00:46:51,208 The red light is on and they're off! 779 00:46:51,275 --> 00:46:53,744 All 12 have begun the race! 780 00:46:53,811 --> 00:46:56,146 They're vying to lead the pack! 781 00:46:56,213 --> 00:46:58,715 In the lead right now is Number 11. 782 00:46:58,782 --> 00:47:00,951 -All right. Come on. -Wing Doyle has taken the lead! 783 00:47:01,018 --> 00:47:02,486 Wing Doyle, dashing ahead! 784 00:47:02,553 --> 00:47:05,322 With the pink helmet, the favorite, Wing Doyle takes the lead! 785 00:47:05,389 --> 00:47:07,224 Next is Number Ten, Enji Dome. 786 00:47:07,291 --> 00:47:10,594 Then Number Two, Lively Mine. Wing Doyle is in the lead, followed by… 787 00:47:10,661 --> 00:47:12,863 -Which place? -Mine's in fourth place. 788 00:47:12,930 --> 00:47:15,666 -All right, that's a good spot. -Cosmos Blaze in third, then Lively Mine! 789 00:47:15,732 --> 00:47:17,501 -Royal Fight remains in fourth… -Fight. 790 00:47:17,568 --> 00:47:19,036 -He's followed by Velvet Dance. -Fight! 791 00:47:19,102 --> 00:47:22,773 -All twelve are entering a curve. -Fight! 792 00:47:22,840 --> 00:47:24,708 Fight! 793 00:47:24,775 --> 00:47:27,344 As they go through the first turn, they are moving as one. 794 00:47:27,411 --> 00:47:30,314 In the lead is number 11, Wing Doyle, with the pink helmet. 795 00:47:30,380 --> 00:47:32,516 In second place is Number Ten, Enji Dome. 796 00:47:32,583 --> 00:47:36,153 In third place is Number Two, Lively Mine, entering the backstretch! 797 00:47:36,220 --> 00:47:38,522 Trying to overtake is Number 12, Cosmos Blaze. 798 00:47:38,589 --> 00:47:41,558 In fifth place is Royal Fight with the blue helmet, finding a gap! 799 00:47:41,625 --> 00:47:45,395 -By a small margin is Velvet Dance… -What a great sound. 800 00:47:45,462 --> 00:47:47,631 Tomoya Prime is bunched up in the middle! 801 00:47:53,237 --> 00:47:55,372 PHANTOS 802 00:47:55,439 --> 00:47:57,040 With Elysion Middle setting the pace, 803 00:47:57,107 --> 00:47:59,409 the 1,000-meter mark was cleared in one minute, one second! 804 00:47:59,476 --> 00:48:02,613 Second place is Enji Dome. Third place is Lively Mine! 805 00:48:02,679 --> 00:48:05,949 Followed by number 12, Cosmos Blaze! 806 00:48:06,016 --> 00:48:07,351 Keep it up! 807 00:48:07,417 --> 00:48:09,720 -Keep it up! -Wing Doyle is keeping the lead! 808 00:48:09,786 --> 00:48:12,923 Number 11, Wing Doyle, is in the front. Next is Number Ten. 809 00:48:12,990 --> 00:48:14,658 That's some skilled riding. 810 00:48:14,725 --> 00:48:17,694 -You can still make it. -They head to the third curve! 811 00:48:17,761 --> 00:48:19,930 Can Number 11, Wing Doyle, keep the lead? 812 00:48:19,997 --> 00:48:23,867 The midfield pack, including Number Four Royal Fight is lagging behind a little. 813 00:48:23,934 --> 00:48:25,369 Don't get boxed in! 814 00:48:25,435 --> 00:48:27,571 -In the lead, Number 11, Wing Doyle. -Come on, Fight! 815 00:48:27,638 --> 00:48:29,539 -Come on! -Between the third and fourth corners! 816 00:48:29,606 --> 00:48:32,376 They are now heading to the final straight track! 817 00:48:37,848 --> 00:48:38,949 Go! 818 00:48:39,016 --> 00:48:40,017 Go for it! 819 00:48:40,651 --> 00:48:42,753 Now is the run that decides it all! 820 00:48:42,819 --> 00:48:44,588 Only 400 meters left! 821 00:48:44,655 --> 00:48:48,959 After the 400-meter mark, Number Four, Royal Fight has gained speed! 822 00:48:49,026 --> 00:48:50,761 -In the lead is a pink helmet. -Go! 823 00:48:50,827 --> 00:48:52,062 -Go! -It's Wing Doyle! 824 00:48:52,129 --> 00:48:54,831 They've maintained the lead. Royal Fight… 825 00:48:56,366 --> 00:48:58,302 goes from sixth to fifth, now fourth place! 826 00:48:58,368 --> 00:48:59,703 Third place now! 827 00:48:59,770 --> 00:49:02,105 Number Four, Royal Fight, with the blue helmet! 828 00:49:02,172 --> 00:49:03,240 -Go. -The outer lane… 829 00:49:03,307 --> 00:49:05,609 -Royal Fight charges straight ahead! -Come on! 830 00:49:05,676 --> 00:49:07,411 -Come on! -Royal Fight and Wing Doyle. 831 00:49:07,477 --> 00:49:09,279 Which will it be? 832 00:49:09,346 --> 00:49:11,181 Fight is breaking through! 833 00:49:11,248 --> 00:49:13,150 -Fight! -In the blue helmet, Royal Fight is… 834 00:49:13,216 --> 00:49:14,885 -Come on! Fight! -He's in second place! 835 00:49:14,952 --> 00:49:16,386 Good! 836 00:49:16,453 --> 00:49:18,789 -Go! -Go! 837 00:49:18,855 --> 00:49:21,491 Will Royal Fight make it? He's gaining ground! 838 00:49:21,558 --> 00:49:22,426 Hold on! 839 00:49:22,492 --> 00:49:23,860 Go! 840 00:49:23,927 --> 00:49:24,928 Go! 841 00:49:24,995 --> 00:49:25,963 Go! 842 00:49:26,029 --> 00:49:27,831 Royal Fight's burst of speed! 843 00:49:27,898 --> 00:49:28,999 Hold on! 844 00:49:29,066 --> 00:49:31,168 -Go! -Will it be Wing Doyle? 845 00:49:31,234 --> 00:49:34,071 Or Royal Fight? It's impossible to call a winner! 846 00:49:34,137 --> 00:49:36,106 -They are now neck and neck! -Go! 847 00:49:36,173 --> 00:49:38,375 -Will it be Wing Doyle or Royal Fight? -Go! 848 00:49:38,442 --> 00:49:39,776 Go! 849 00:49:39,843 --> 00:49:43,814 Wing Doyle and Royal Fight pass the finish line neck and neck! 850 00:49:43,880 --> 00:49:46,049 A side-by-side finish! 851 00:49:46,116 --> 00:49:49,219 Is it Wing Doyle or Royal Fight? 852 00:49:51,621 --> 00:49:54,458 Niigata Racecourse Race Seven. 853 00:49:54,524 --> 00:49:58,228 Please wait a moment for the results. 854 00:50:08,138 --> 00:50:10,107 -Race Seven. -You did your best. 855 00:50:10,173 --> 00:50:12,509 -First and second place. -Well played. 856 00:50:13,510 --> 00:50:14,544 First place is… 857 00:50:15,145 --> 00:50:17,114 -Number 11. -Oh, man! 858 00:50:17,180 --> 00:50:18,248 In second place… 859 00:50:18,849 --> 00:50:20,550 is Number Four. 860 00:50:21,585 --> 00:50:23,220 It has been decided. 861 00:50:23,286 --> 00:50:25,956 -First place is Number 11, Wing Doyle. -Yes! 862 00:50:26,023 --> 00:50:27,758 In second place is Number Four, Royal Fight. 863 00:50:27,824 --> 00:50:29,393 -Congratulations. -Thank you. 864 00:50:29,459 --> 00:50:32,162 -Number 11, Wing Doyle, was the favorite. -Thank you. 865 00:50:32,229 --> 00:50:34,798 That concludes Race Seven at the Niigata Racecourse. 866 00:50:34,865 --> 00:50:38,335 Number Four, Royal Fight, ran a strong race for second. 867 00:50:38,402 --> 00:50:40,537 First place goes to Wing Doyle, Number 11. 868 00:50:40,604 --> 00:50:42,806 The odds were 2.3 to 1. 869 00:50:43,373 --> 00:50:45,275 Royal Fight coming in second place, 870 00:50:45,342 --> 00:50:48,979 resulted in a high payout on the Exacta of 4,910 yen. 871 00:50:49,479 --> 00:50:52,149 Next is Race Eight of the Niigata Racecourse. 872 00:50:52,215 --> 00:50:54,518 It will begin at exactly 2:00 p.m. 873 00:51:11,501 --> 00:51:12,536 Hello? 874 00:51:12,602 --> 00:51:15,605 Mr. Kurisu? I'm down here! 875 00:51:15,672 --> 00:51:16,640 What? 876 00:51:21,211 --> 00:51:23,680 Oh, it's you, Mr. Hayashida. 877 00:51:24,915 --> 00:51:26,583 Thank you very much. 878 00:51:28,018 --> 00:51:28,985 But… 879 00:51:29,052 --> 00:51:30,353 Really. 880 00:51:30,987 --> 00:51:32,856 Thank you very much. 881 00:51:34,057 --> 00:51:35,826 Thank you very much! 882 00:52:08,358 --> 00:52:09,726 Last year, 883 00:52:11,795 --> 00:52:13,096 my father passed away. 884 00:52:17,100 --> 00:52:19,769 He was solely devoted to tax accounting. 885 00:52:22,005 --> 00:52:24,274 He wanted me to take over his trade, 886 00:52:25,408 --> 00:52:27,711 so he sent me to college in Tokyo. 887 00:52:30,113 --> 00:52:35,418 I followed his advice and earned my tax accountant license, 888 00:52:37,287 --> 00:52:41,791 and as part of my training, I joined a large firm. 889 00:52:49,866 --> 00:52:51,434 Then, a few years ago… 890 00:52:56,239 --> 00:53:01,378 my dad asked me to come and work with him. 891 00:53:02,412 --> 00:53:06,183 At that time, I couldn't bring myself 892 00:53:06,249 --> 00:53:09,386 to abandon the position and reputation I had acquired. 893 00:53:12,122 --> 00:53:15,692 I thought I'd join him one day. 894 00:53:20,030 --> 00:53:22,299 Yet, I kept running away from him. 895 00:53:23,667 --> 00:53:27,571 And then, he suddenly collapsed and died. 896 00:53:29,606 --> 00:53:33,210 I'm sure that when he told me to return… 897 00:53:34,778 --> 00:53:37,847 He already had an inkling. 898 00:53:40,884 --> 00:53:42,118 And yet… 899 00:53:43,853 --> 00:53:44,721 I… 900 00:53:46,823 --> 00:53:49,226 I ended up betraying him! 901 00:53:53,430 --> 00:53:56,299 If only I could go back to that time… 902 00:53:59,202 --> 00:54:03,206 Since then, for the past year, 903 00:54:04,140 --> 00:54:08,678 I've always regretted that very moment. 904 00:54:11,314 --> 00:54:12,315 But… 905 00:54:14,484 --> 00:54:16,253 Today, I realized… 906 00:54:20,156 --> 00:54:25,028 it's thanks to him that I am where I am now. 907 00:54:26,263 --> 00:54:27,998 For the first time… 908 00:54:30,133 --> 00:54:32,469 as my dad said, I became of service. 909 00:54:34,537 --> 00:54:37,407 I've done something that earned someone's gratitude. 910 00:54:42,812 --> 00:54:44,614 Don't say that to me. 911 00:54:45,382 --> 00:54:47,050 Say it to your dad. 912 00:54:53,123 --> 00:54:54,891 But I'm glad you told me. 913 00:54:56,226 --> 00:55:02,932 I don't dislike people who can't get over their dad dying. 914 00:55:06,136 --> 00:55:07,704 What's your name again? 915 00:55:09,939 --> 00:55:10,974 Kurisu. 916 00:55:11,875 --> 00:55:13,310 Eiji Kurisu. 917 00:55:15,979 --> 00:55:17,247 "Chris," huh? 918 00:55:19,816 --> 00:55:21,117 Nice, Chris. 919 00:55:22,452 --> 00:55:23,753 Okay, Chris. 920 00:55:25,288 --> 00:55:26,923 -What is that? -Want to work for me? 921 00:55:28,558 --> 00:55:30,260 Want to come over to my place? 922 00:55:32,862 --> 00:55:34,130 You've got no place to go, right? 923 00:55:35,765 --> 00:55:37,367 Then come on over. 924 00:55:40,236 --> 00:55:43,473 But before that, go pay your respects to your dad. 925 00:55:44,541 --> 00:55:46,109 You have a lot to tell him. 926 00:55:52,716 --> 00:55:55,018 -Congratulations. -Thank you. 927 00:55:56,186 --> 00:55:57,120 Hey. 928 00:55:57,687 --> 00:55:59,989 I wonder if horses know when they win. 929 00:56:00,590 --> 00:56:02,258 Once they cross the finish line, 930 00:56:02,992 --> 00:56:06,329 "I've won! I got first place!" 931 00:56:07,163 --> 00:56:08,898 Do you think they understand that? 932 00:56:11,401 --> 00:56:12,669 I don't know. 933 00:56:15,505 --> 00:56:18,842 If you ask trainers or jockeys, 934 00:56:19,676 --> 00:56:23,980 some will say they do and some will say they don't. 935 00:56:26,750 --> 00:56:28,685 It depends on the horse, but… 936 00:56:29,986 --> 00:56:31,588 I think they do. 937 00:56:32,422 --> 00:56:34,491 When no one is running ahead, 938 00:56:34,557 --> 00:56:37,961 and when no one has crossed the finish line yet, 939 00:56:38,027 --> 00:56:39,529 you'll be the first to sprint through. 940 00:56:40,897 --> 00:56:43,032 Even horses must feel great. 941 00:56:44,934 --> 00:56:48,405 I want to let them experience that. 942 00:56:50,673 --> 00:56:52,308 I'm dreaming of the peak. 943 00:56:53,843 --> 00:56:56,012 I want to win the nation's top Grade I race 944 00:56:56,079 --> 00:56:58,181 and make our horse the best in Japan. 945 00:57:01,184 --> 00:57:02,685 At the Arima Kinen. 946 00:57:05,288 --> 00:57:06,890 It's not just about skill. 947 00:57:08,024 --> 00:57:10,693 You can't get there without the fans' vote. 948 00:57:12,595 --> 00:57:13,930 It's the toughest dream. 949 00:57:16,266 --> 00:57:17,634 Want to give it a try? 950 00:57:20,503 --> 00:57:23,807 In exchange, promise me one thing. 951 00:57:26,509 --> 00:57:28,244 You must never betray me. 952 00:57:29,746 --> 00:57:31,147 Never. 953 00:57:37,654 --> 00:57:38,855 Understood. 954 00:57:48,131 --> 00:57:49,999 Did Dad win? 955 00:57:50,066 --> 00:57:51,034 I'll call you back. 956 00:57:51,100 --> 00:57:52,368 Second place. 957 00:57:52,435 --> 00:57:54,838 -That's lame. He should've won. -I'm sorry. 958 00:57:54,904 --> 00:57:57,207 The tax accountant acted unexpectedly. 959 00:57:58,041 --> 00:57:59,876 Think about what to do next. 960 00:57:59,943 --> 00:58:03,580 You have to protect that company. 961 00:58:03,646 --> 00:58:05,748 All right. Let's go. 962 00:58:06,616 --> 00:58:07,650 -Good work. -See you. 963 00:58:07,717 --> 00:58:08,952 -Yes. -Good job. 964 00:58:09,519 --> 00:58:13,623 "Narrowly defeated, Royal Fight 965 00:58:14,691 --> 00:58:17,994 won second place overall." 966 00:58:19,996 --> 00:58:23,266 August 7th, 2011. 967 00:58:23,867 --> 00:58:27,737 That was the day he'd later recount to me. 968 00:58:29,239 --> 00:58:33,109 "Before I knew it, I was running. I couldn't help but run. 969 00:58:34,077 --> 00:58:37,881 If I reached out, I could surely grasp a brand-new dream. 970 00:58:38,448 --> 00:58:41,518 That's how I felt at that moment." 971 00:58:54,664 --> 00:58:57,200 Win one central race within the year. 972 00:58:57,267 --> 00:58:58,968 Reevaluate. We need a trainer who can win. 973 00:58:59,035 --> 00:59:00,336 Do you hate horse racing? 974 00:59:00,403 --> 00:59:01,337 I loathe it. 975 00:59:01,404 --> 00:59:03,506 I want Fight to win. 976 00:59:03,573 --> 00:59:04,774 You can win this way! 977 00:59:04,841 --> 00:59:05,808 Subtitle translation by: Nix S.