Have a good day.
Go fill up that big brain of yours.
I told you what would happen if I had to show up at my son's school.
Please.
I need another day.
We got the cash, but I thought you might enjoy this too.
She means "yakuzaishi."
She takes many meds, as you might guess.
Excuse me, are you Suzie-san?
This is Suzie. My son's wife.
Ah! I'm Kato. Masa-san and I were at uni together.
We looped up a few years ago.
Yes. Whenever I feel down, I think of my friend Masa-san.
He was so inspiring.
He was humble,
always said it was his father who helped him out of isolation--
Oh, dear.
I mean, I'm sure I'd be inspired by Masa-san's father too.
In fact, I'd love to meet him.
Is he here?
My daughter-in-law and I
must check on the food. Please excuse us.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Sorry. We're closed.
Women's baths just closed.
Excuse me! Excuse me!
I need help!
My owner's been calling me.
She's stuck in the steam room.
The women's side closed a half-hour ago.
There's no one here.
Ah, well. I tried.
Thank you!
Actually, I just got another call from her.
She's definitely in there.
Please.
Apparently she has severe atrial fibrillation.
I'm not supposed to leave my post.
But she could die!
See, I told you there was no one there.
I guess I had it wrong.
Maybe she's at the sento in Seimeicho?
...and your boss doesn't know you're here?
Nah.
Himé thinks I'm at the hepatologist.
She knows about my liver issues.
We got time to chat.
The bot's alone now.
I can grab it.
No. Just follow it, but keep your distance.
And send Tetsu to the bathhouse.
Looking good over there.
Yes, he'll be all set for the Setsubun Festival.
That's what the doctors said, too.
Ruined my daughter's day.
She's here on death watch, you know.
I wish you'd stop saying that.
See how she gets defensive.
It was simply a suggestion, Papa.
I just think it's time to announce your choice--
It's time for my meal.
You'll catch a cold.
I'm just saying,
there's a lot of questioning in the ranks.
It doesn't look good.
So... this means you have it then?
Almost.
I'm close. Last night I--
Hey, kid, word to the wise.
Yes.
When you get old like me,
it gets harder to swallow.
Chance of choking goes way up.
That's a liability for a place like this. And so...
Looks almost real doesn't it?
But...
How clever.
Your cousin Jin's been my second-in-command for 20 years.
I'm not rocking the boat for "almost."
A deal's a deal.
Get the whole manual. Then we'll talk.
But why does she give a shit?
Half the guys on Kiyamachi Street are dealing. She gets her cut.
No clue. I just thought you guys'd wanna know.
So, last night, I'm snug as a bug, having my bird-girl dream again,
when Reiji calls. Says Himé's all fired up,
wants me to pick up some dude.
What do you mean, "fired up"?
What was my cousin fired up about?
I-- I dunno, Jin-san.
Something at Junk League?
Do you think she has the whole thing?
I couldn't speculate.
I just know she's visiting the big boss today.
Well, it's her dad. He's sick. It's probably nothing.
I wouldn't worry too much about Himé making a play, Jin-san.
The boss trusts you.
Mortality tends to make men sentimental.
I may have to take care of this myself.
Good evening, Noriko-san.
Is Suzie-san okay?
Suzie sent me to help clean up.
That doesn't sound like Suzie.
You're certain she's okay?
May I come in?
Very well. We'll start you on dishes, and see how it goes.
Would you like me to do your thank-you notes next?
I'd just need your device for the addresses.
I have time.
What else am I doing?
Besides,
I want to tally up the gifts myself,
see how miserly my friends really are.
Well, before I put these bottles away, shall I pour an offering for Masa-san?
Yes, good idea.
How about a drink for you too, Noriko-san?
How goes?
Is a gaijin lady here?
- You go home. I'll have a look myself. - Wait--
No one's supposed to go in...
I gotta think this'll sort itself out.
Himé's got nothing but hot air.
That's right, boss.
Yup.
My balls have a better chance of becoming boss.
That's a scary thought.
No one wanted to make that washed-up busu their wife,
and now she thinks we'll vote her to the top?
You idiots
think this is a joke?
This is the future of our--
You hear that?
Thought I heard something.
What are you guys doing together?
Having a good soak?
Himé thought you'd be tied up all afternoon.
What happened to the liver doctor?
It's my fault.
I asked Botan to discuss the new pachinko operation.
I could use his help.
With your blessing, of course.
I'll have to think about it.
Botan's one of Himé's best guys.
Dependable.
Loyal.
Sleep on it and let me know.
Relax.
Enjoy your bath.
I know Americans are very promiscuous,
but she kept fawning over Masa,
laughing so loudly,
drinking, drinking, drinking.
Well, sometimes drinking can help.
I just didn't want to end up dying alone,
so I told myself,
Noriko, be nice to this gaijin girl,
and she will give you grandchildren.
It's that saying about daughters-in-law and eggplant. You know?
Tell me.
It's something-- something--
"Don't let them eat your eggplant."
I think Suzie...
ate my eggplant.
We'll finish the game later?
Of course. Whenever you want.
Good idea. You rest now.
Come on, boss. It's nothing.
Jin asked me to come get a soak. What was I supposed to say?
It's a great question.
I don't know.
My enemies don't tend to invite me to bathe with them.
So, what were you talking about as I came in?
Sounded like Jin's pretty interested in Himé's progress?
That's why I thought I should come.
See what Jin knows.
And? Does he know about Councilor Ito?
How about four-circle-five?
About Ito, sure,
but not four-circle-five.
I'm loyal to you. You know that.
Of course.
You are loyal.
Stop! Please, boss. Please!
Don't you ever fucking undermine Himé's authority like that again!
Where do you think you're going?
It's lucky I came. We need to move.
Sleep.
Sunny-chan?
I understand your concern, Mrs. Sakamoto.
The timing of the insurance policy is unusual--
I've flagged your husband's case
for our fraud department.
But please rest assured,
Mr. Matsumoto will not receive a payout while the crash is under investigation.
I'm not at liberty to discuss four-circle-five.
But I'd be happy to have a senior case manager call--
Keep looking. There's gotta be something.