Secret Makeover (2024) s01e05 Episode Script

1
I'm your total coordinator.
Mitsuko Motomiya at your service.
Yes?
Change yourself,
and you can change your world.
I offer myself as a candidate
for Kujo Development's next CEO.
-Our next CEO?
-You've got to be kidding me!
-What is your motive?
-Who are you?
The future leader
must not have secrets or scandals.
He is my husband.
My life's a mess, and it's all your fault!
I warned you, didn't I?
I told you to stay away from Natsu.
Don't!
But it details some serious abuse
by the parents.
Save me, Mitsy.
This older sister.
My older sister
died in Kujo Development's fire.
She was Mariko Ohara, the CEO's secretary.
I can't be convinced
that that fire was an accident.
I have been deceiving you
this entire time.
I need you, Mitsuko.
I happened to be on the scene of the fire.
Ms. Imai?
Ms. Imai, are you listening?
You have my condolences
regarding your husband.
To be honest, I am shocked.
He must have been terribly drunk.
Guess he lost his footing
up there on the rooftop.
While I feel bad for you,
you seem to be a magnet for trouble.
What will this mean
for your CEO candidacy?
What do you think, Ms. Isuzu?
You must be exhausted from all of this.
Perhaps you might consider
withdrawing for now?
He wasn't drunk.
What was that?
I was on the phone with him
right up until his death.
He wasn't
He was not drunk.
So?
That doesn't change
the fact that he slipped.
He could have been pushed.
And if somebody here
was behind Takeharu's death,
well, then we would have a problem.
What are you implying?
By the way, Mr. Kujo,
where were you at the time?
Why do you ask?
Are you saying I killed him?
-It's possible.
-How dare you!
Those at the top do not break down.
Our next CEO
will be determined at next week's meeting.
So we will hold another vote?
You two,
I trust you have no skeletons
that could harm our reputation?
What was that just now, Mitsuko Motomiya?
Or should I say Mitsuko Ohara?
Please go on without me.
Okay.
CHANGE YOURSELF
AND YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR WORLD
You had a sister.
You both spent some time
in a children's institution,
until you, Mitsuko, were adopted
and sent to America.
Your sister
remained here in Japan
where she eventually landed a job
at Kujo Development.
She made it all the way
to secretary of the CEO.
She was my father's secretary.
Mariko Ohara.
She was your sister.
And so,
why are you here?
She died in that tragic accident.
It's in the past.
Tragic accident?
Is that really what happened?
I was speaking with Takeharu
on the phone the moment before he died.
The guy that fled from the scene
was Kujo. Ha
Haruto Kujo.
That's what he told me.
Did you get
what you wanted?
With my sister out of the way
and with Ken'ichi gravely injured,
that project was left up in the air.
That left it all primed
for you to take control
and spearhead your own project instead.
All you need now is the title.
But don't think you've landed
your happily ever after.
Because
I will take everything from you.
I can't believe he's dead.
It still doesn't feel real.
What is going on here?
You two should pull out from here.
It could be dangerous
for you to associate with us any further.
I will continue this fight on my own.
-Mitsuko
-I'll be fine.
You can leave it with me.
You can't do this, Mitsuko.
You can't do this alone.
Mom told me everything.
About your sister.
It was shocking, to say the least,
but you don't have to bear
that burden on your own anymore.
Kujo has taken someone
from both our families now.
What's happened to you
has now happened to us.
So please, lean on us.
We'll fight this together.
Tomo
Hey, Tomo
Hands.
Hands?
Hands!
Here I thought you were bonding, but
you've only got one thing on your mind!
-I don't!
-You do.
Tomo's right.
We may not have much to offer,
but we'll give you everything we've got.
So please,
you can also
leave it with us.
Thank you.
In that case, the vote for CEO
is just around the corner.
Let's change tactics.
I know a way that will go off with a bang.
Is that okay?
It's okay.
We're ready.
What the hell is this?
ARSON AND FOUL PLAY
DIRTY DEALINGS OF THE ELITE
CORRUPT FAMILY BUSINESS
HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE
"The secretary to the CEO died
in a suspicious fire six months ago."
"Furthermore,
a witness to the fire
met an untimely death mere days ago."
"Suspicions abound regarding
the former CEO's sudden passing."
Well then.
It doesn't name names,
but you can tell who it's referring to.
ISN'T THIS WHERE REIKA WORKS?
WHAT A TERRIBLE COMPANY!
Who could have done this?
We all know who did this.
Oh my, you've really outdone yourselves!
-This is an amazing article!
-Thank you.
How could this happen?
Won't this ruin our reputation?
Your reputation was rotten to begin with.
Now it's just that
the whole world knows about it.
Aren't you worried about
what they'll do to you?
No. I have nothing to lose now anyway.
That is Natsu's advantage.
The Kujos have far
too much money and power.
That is their vulnerability.
Exactly right.
We make one decisive attack.
The other directors are sure
to come to your side now.
Thank you.
Mitsuko.
-We got in touch with the landowner.
-Landowner?
The owner of the land
where the fire happened.
He read the article
and wants to talk to us.
The land was vital
for Kujo Development's project,
so they were very insistent
on me selling it to them.
But I got that land from my parents.
I couldn't just sell it.
And that's when the fire happened.
They say the fire started in the factory,
but it wasn't operating that day.
It certainly sounds suspicious.
I was forced to sell
at rock-bottom prices.
Who were you dealing with
when you sold it?
Haruto Kujo.
A real piece of work, that one.
He said it was better for everyone
to close down my factory
and make way for his fancy resort.
A resort?
But Ken'ichi's project was in motion
at the time of the fire.
Which means Haruto Kujo
was already planning his resort in secret.
So he started the fire
so he could buy the land for cheap.
If that's true,
it's unbelievable.
Was it really an arson attack?
I had no idea.
HEIR TO KUJO DEVELOPMEN
ORDERS FACTORY FIRE?
LAND GRAB BY FIRE?
WILL HE STOP AT NOTHING?
THE ELITE HAVE GONE MAD
I don't believe it
They'll be publishing this next week.
It claims we started the fire
as a form of land grab
and that the orders came
from the CEO's son.
I'd say it serves you right,
but this affects me too.
I can't have the Kujo name
dragged through the mud like this.
We should sue for libel.
They can't just slap
stuff like this together.
Right, Haruto?
Haruto?
Wait a minute.
You didn't really
The fire
I
Hey, Mr. Bando!
Haruto.
I don't give a damn
what this article says.
All that matters
is that you are heir to the Kujo name.
You have thousands
of workers at your feet.
It is your duty to look out for them.
Do not let this utter drivel consume you.
You have nothing to worry about.
Just continue as normal.
I will handle our little rat issue.
They're withdrawing?
The publisher said
they're unable to run it this time.
I can't reach the landowner either.
What is going on here?
It means the Kujos
have brought out the big guns.
I'll bet they bought
the landowner's silence.
You said the Kujos
had their vulnerabilities,
but look where we are now.
Money and power is where it's at.
No need to worry.
Haruto's iron grip
is most certainly faltering.
I've managed to bring on
three further directors to your cause.
Three?
Thank you so much, Mr. Oginome.
They're all waiting.
Let us go and speak with them.
Of course.
Thank you for waiting
Haruto?
Where are the directors?
You just missed them.
There was a little misunderstanding,
but once I explained
everything to them, well
Mr. Oginome, you're looking well.
Yes, thank you.
Forgive me,
I've just remembered something.
Mr. Oginome?
Did you order the article to be withdrawn?
And everything else?
That article was nothing but libel.
By all means, sue.
If you're trying to intimidate me,
think again.
Do you even have any proof
that I have any relation to the fire?
If not, you've got no leg to stand on.
Same with the other directors.
You're done here.
With that business settled,
Haruto can finally rest easy.
Indeed.
-Get me some water, would you?
-Of course.
PAYMENT NOW OVERDUE
WILL RESULT IN LEGAL ACTION
Reika,
I trust your hands are clean?
I'm fine, obviously.
That reminds me.
This Mitsuko Motomiya.
Apparently, it was her sister,
Mariko Ohara, who died in the fire.
Mariko Ohara?
She's her sister?
Mitsuko must be worming her way
into Kujo Development
because she resents
the death of her sister.
Very dogged, I must say.
They yelled at me.
They switched my files.
They call me at all hours, day and night.
I hear them in my dreams and get no sleep.
I don't have it in me to speak up anymore.
The tears just come, and they won't stop.
I'm tired.
Is that
your sister's diary?
Yes.
Now I understand
exactly what she was going through.
She had a target on her
ever since starting on that project.
She was subjected to all sorts
of unreasonable requests day in, day out.
She couldn't sleep.
They were slowly
chipping away at her will.
There was no one there to help her.
She suffered all on her own.
The bullying got worse.
And then
SOMEONE PUSHED ME ON THE TRAIN
PLATFORM AND I NEARLY FELL
it started being attacks on her life.
Attacks on her life
During that time,
I was working
as a personal coordinator in the States.
One day, out of the blue,
I got a call from her.
But I was busy with work,
and so I couldn't take her call.
I tried calling back the next day,
but she was already gone.
I've always regretted that.
Why didn't I just take her call?
Maybe if I'd spoken to her back then
She was my sister.
My big sister.
And I couldn't help her.
I couldn't help her.
I
I
I will do whatever I can to help you.
Let's bring the real reason
behind your sister's death
to light.
Yes.
By all means.
CHANGE YOURSELF
AND YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR WORLD
We need evidence for the fire.
Where do we even start?
There's nothing recorded
here about the fire.
We have zero leads.
No.
We do have one.
Remember what Takeharu said?
A debt-ridden buddy of mine
was approached about a shady gig.
You mean his buddy?
They might know something.
-Excuse me.
-Yes?
Do you know this man?
His name is Takeharu Imai.
Sorry, I don't know him.
Okay. Thank you.
He often went out drinking here.
-Do you know Takeharu Imai?
-If he had a friend,
-he might be around here.
-No idea!
Whoa!
-Hey, stop!
-Let's ask all around.
If you hear anything, please contact me.
Thank you.
Into Haruto?
Yes, they're looking into him.
And his relation to the fire.
But, I mean, obviously I don't believe
Mr. Kujo had anything to do with it.
I'm just here to pass on the message.
All right. Keep up the good work.
I will. Thank you.
That Natsu is a real thorn in our side.
Just how far is she going to take this?
Yes.
Speaking of,
Mitsuko hasn't stopped messing around
with the laptop of the secretary
that died in the fire.
Tomo, how did it go?
The dump in the basement.
This room suits you guys.
What do you want?
I'm here to retrieve that laptop.
That is company property.
We have no need for it
with no owner assigned.
I hear you've been poking around in it.
You do not work here.
You are done with this.
Don't touch it.
You just want to hide
what you don't want others to see.
Do you really think someone like you
is fit to be CEO?
Hey!
Mitsuko?
Why are you here?
I'm only here for the laptop.
I'll be taking it now.
So you need to step aside.
No.
Did you not hear me?
I said step aside.
Or somebody's getting hurt.
That would be you.
Ouch! That hurts!
Ouch! Ouch!
You
This laptop is in the custody
of General Affairs,
and that means it's under my care.
If you want it that badly,
come back with the proper paperwork.
And
-I didn't hurt you, did I?
-Don't touch me!
Wow, that was scary.
Are you okay?
Thank goodness.
Damn it.
Do you really think someone like you
Do you really think someone like you
is fit to be CEO?
Thank you for that.
You were brilliant.
I wasn't that good.
I did a lot of physical work
during my time as a daily temp.
Really?
My work actually took me
to one of Kujo Development's sites.
A site?
Yes.
Actually, I also knew your sister.
You knew her?
She was often back and forth
at the site with snacks and such.
We spoke a number of times.
I didn't realize it was her
that died in the fire until recently.
After speaking with you,
I thought they might be one and the same.
Then when I saw the photo of your sister,
I knew it was the same person.
I see.
I was so surprised.
It almost feels like fate.
Oh, no!
I hope they're not melted.
Is that shaved ice?
Yeah, would you like some?
Here.
I always get this flavor.
LEMON FLAVOR
Today when I went to the proposed land,
the supplies were all messed up.
But somebody stepped up to help me.
Yep, lemon is the best.
I saw them again today at the site.
They had lemon-flavored shaved ice again.
I think they really like lemon flavor.
Was it you?
-Mitsuko?
-Was it you?
Hey, guys, I got some grub.
-What's this?
-What?
What?
No!
You.
Are you okay, Mitsuko?
He didn't do anything to you?
That's not it.
Of course, it is. You're a perv!
-I am not!
-You sure look like one.
Do you really think someone like you
is fit to be CEO?
Haruto.
Clear your schedule for tomorrow evening.
I've set up a dinner meeting
with the directors.
This is very important to gather votes.
Got it?
Sure.
Good night.
We've done our due diligence,
but doesn't seem like
there's any new information.
You're wasting your time here.
Nobody beats my Haruto.
Chiaki.
Yes?
That laptop is company property, isn't it?
What if your employer
discovers all those photos?
-Photos?
-Nothing!
Anyway, they're stashed away
in a hidden folder.
Hidden folder?
NETWORK
-What is that?
-A hidden folder?
Seriously?
It was there all along.
PLEASE ENTER PASSWORD
A password? Try her birthday.
4 ATTEMPTS REMAINING
That's not it? I wonder what's in there.
Thank you for your time.
Excuse me, do you know this man?
His name is Takeharu Imai.
-No.
-Do you know him?
Excuse me, can I ask you something?
What is it, doll? This your man?
Not exactly
Screw this guy. I'll take you out instead.
-Hey!
-Get lost.
Outta my way.
Are you all right?
Mr. Bando?
Have you found your husband's friend yet?
A potential CEO wandering about
in broad daylight
in that sort of place
is bound to attract scrutiny.
Are you just here to bother me?
You misunderstand.
As head secretary, it is my job
to support the future CEO.
Not the Kujos.
I merely stay on their good side
so I can move on up in the world.
But to be honest with you,
I'm actually sick of it all.
Haruto, the eldest son,
has great business sense,
but he's no good at getting
people to rally for his cause.
Reika doesn't care for management
and shines only through her vanity.
The mom's the same.
But now
we have you.
You're decent, loved by all, and true.
You should be our next CEO.
I can help you.
If only you'll let me.
Mr. Bando
I knew you were a charmer.
Did you think I'd be an easy catch?
Is that your angle?
I'm even more determined now.
If the Kujos are stooping this low,
it must mean
they're really feeling the pressure.
Haruto must be involved
in the fire from six months ago.
That much is clear now.
As for proof,
you can bet we'll find it.
Who are you?
What happened to the old carer?
People can change.
And Mitsuko changed me.
I want to help her.
And I won't back down.
2 ATTEMPTS REMAINING
1 ATTEMPT REMAINING
ACCOUNT LOCKED FOR 60 MINS
PRIVATE NUMBER
Hello?
I know Takeharu Imai.
We were debt buddies.
What do you want with him?
I want to ask you something.
Not over the phone.
Can we meet?
Come alone.
All right. I'll be there right away.
That was someone who knew Takeharu.
I'll be back.
Mitsuko?
Wait.
He knew Takeharu?
Apparently.
Mitsuko flew out saying
she was going to meet him.
By herself? Where did she go?
I knew she'd go on her own.
And I wasn't trying to charm you.
All I had to do was stall you.
You were actually after Mitsuko?
What are you going to do to her?
I'm here. Where are you?
There's an orange container in the back.
Go there.
Hello?
Mr. Kujo?
Mitsuko got a phone call just now.
Don't let her go. Stop her.
Just leave it.
This "friend" of Takeharu
was set up by Mr. Bando.
Set up?
If Mitsuko Motomiya goes down,
so does Natsu Imai.
What have you done?
You have nothing to worry about.
Just continue as normal.
The directors are waiting.
We've got this in the bag.
You will be our next CEO.
Do you really think someone like you
is fit to be CEO?
Haruto?
All right. Let's go.
-Where is she?
-Tomo's gone after her.
Mitsuko?
Mitsuko?
Where are you?
Oh, my gosh!
Chiaki? Why are you here?
I'm looking for Mitsuko.
I lost sight of her.
Mitsuko!
Hey.
I'm at the orange container.
Where are you?
Hello?
NATSU IMAI CALLING
-Natsu?
-Mitsuko.
Get out of there.
It's a trap.
They don't actually know Takeharu.
Tomo should be nearby. Find him.
No. I was told to come alone.
Sorry. I'm hanging up now.
-They might call back again.
-Wait.
I know this is all really shady.
But
because of one missed call,
I lost my sister.
This may be a trap,
but it also could lead to something.
I cannot simply turn away.
Mitsuko
Mitsuko!
Mitsuko, are you there?
Mitsuko!
Hello?
Hello?
Are you all right?
Are you all right?
Mitsy.
Mariko
Hey. Hey!
Are you okay?
Hey.
So
where is Haruto?
Don't
Please don't go.
Mariko.
Please don't go.
My sister.
This isn't
I've called for a doctor.
You take it from here.
Tomo?
Are you all right?
Yes.
Did you rescue me?
Well, I
That's right.
You owe your life to this man.
That was too close.
I see.
Thank you.
See? It all worked out.
What is this?
HEIR TO KUJO DEVELOPMEN
ORDERS FACTORY FIRE?
The publisher has already
withdrawn that particular article.
Exactly. There's nothing to worry about.
I want to know the truth.
What do you have to say, Haruto?
-Ms. Isuzu
-I want to hear it from Haruto.
Is what this article says true?
The article
Chiaki?
Sorry to bother you.
I actually have something to tell you
regarding that fire from six months ago.
What is it?
The article is incorrect.
Mr. Kujo was working with me
when the fire broke out.
Mr. Kujo
had nothing to do with the fire.
-Are you a stalker? Or a freak?
-You can go to hell.