The Way Of The Hot & Spicy (2021) s01e05 Episode Script
Karakuchi kyabakura to gekikara okonomiyaki
1
Excuse me.
Here's your order.
-Thanks for waiting.
-Thanks.
Here you go. This one as well.
Thank you.
-Thank you.
-You're welcome.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
Sorry. Thank you.
-Please call us again.
-Okay.
Ms. Yuma, you eat curry without rice?
Curry is a drink, right? We think alike.
That's not it.
I'll be home right away.
Don't worry about the dishes.
I'll make sure to wash them.
Yes. Okay. Goodbye.
Akiyama, can you come here?
Sure.
Everyone, you can go home now.
What? I thought we have to work
overtime. That's why we're eating.
Wait. Where's our manager?
I'm in luck. I got my bonus,
so I'll head off to the spa.
Good night.
-We should go home too.
-Yeah.
Wait.
We should go too.
Where?
You're just as I expected, Mr. Akiyama.
You idiot. Don't get the wrong idea.
We're not here to play. We're here
to hone our skills as sales reps.
What?
Listen up.
Usually, girls at a hostess bar
change tables every 20 minutes.
As a rep, 20 minutes is also the maximum
amount of time we have with our clients.
The key is to win them over
in a limited amount of time.
Sales and hostess bars
have a lot in common.
I see. He sounds very convincing,
but I'm sure he's only here to play.
If you enhance your performance,
you'll be guaranteed a bonus next term.
Win the hearts of the hostesses
in 20 minutes.
I understand.
Everybody, welcome to Luxury Club Mint.
Let me introduce our beautiful girls.
Good evening.
Good evening.
Good evening.
Enjoy.
-Hello.
-I'm Haruna.
I'm Ryosuke.
-Nice to meet you.
-Nice to meet you.
Hi, Sakura.
-Here's a hand towel.
-Thank you.
Now let me introduce our number one
most popular girl.
It's Akari! Yeah!
Good evening.
Sarukawa.
-Yes?
-Do your best.
Yes.
My name is Akari.
The way of the hot and spicy.
It’s the road to catharsis found beyond
the border of extreme heat.
In the world of extreme spice,
there is no better sustenance
than the courage to face difficulties
without fearing failure.
I like alcohol,
but I can never get drunk.
How cool! You must have
a high tolerance for alcohol.
Add more!
-That's it?
-Let's eat!
Wow, you're amazing!
There's only one dress
I want to see a girl wear.
What is it? I want to know.
-A wedding dress.
-That's so funny.
Oh no. We're the only ones not having fun.
Isn't our team amazing?
Everyone loves spicy food.
-You too, Mr. Sarukawa?
-I recently got into it.
What about you?
Do you have a favorite food?
By the way,
I'm very good at making okonomiyaki.
The key is to keep it simple.
When it comes to okonomiyaki,
simple is best.
I wish I can serve it to a native of Tokyo
like yourself.
Do I look like I'm from Tokyo?
You're the quintessential Tokyo beauty.
All I know is that people like you
don't exist in Osaka.
I see.
I think you're a good guy, Mr. Sarukawa.
You think so?
Akari, your next table awaits.
But don't push yourself too hard.
A place like this doesn't suit everyone.
-What?
-Goodbye.
Excuse me.
-Bye!
-See you!
-Thank you!
-Let's go.
-See you again.
-Sir.
That's my business card
and a coupon for the next visit.
Please come again.
Okay.
Come on, Saru. Let's go.
That was so much fun.
I'm going to message Miyuki.
Wasn't that exciting?
Why do you look so glum?
-Hey, Mr. Akiyama!
-Calm down.
I'm in such a good mood.
Wait. Did she turn you down, Mr. Akiyama?
That's not it.
It's about the sales.
Sarukawa, go back there tomorrow.
Me?
That club didn't have
a single Lonron product.
I've never experienced that.
You got a business card, right?
-I'll talk to the manager about this.
-But…
-Mr. Akiyama, let's go for a second round.
-Wait!
Wait up.
Alcohol will be ideal for a hostess bar.
Hello.
Hello. You're the customer
from last night.
I'm sorry. We're not open in the mornings.
Oh, please let me introduce myself.
We're a drink manufacturer.
I was hoping you would sample
some of our alcoholic beverages.
I've never heard of Lonron.
We already have fixed suppliers
for our alcohol. Please leave.
We have assorted varieties of drinks,
so please sample some of them.
I have no plans to sign a contract
with you. Please leave.
Thank you very much.
You're so stubborn.
-Why won't you stop?
-I'm not here for work.
DISCOUNT COUPON
Oh, I see! You should have
told me that a lot sooner!
We have one customer coming through.
Right now, this is the only way
to gain his trust.
Here's your drink.
Thank you. Cheers.
Cheers.
Is Ms. Akari really popular?
Yes. She's always number one.
That's why the manager trusts her a lot.
Manager listens to everything Akari says.
Are you interested in Akari?
No way! You are totally my type!
It's not like that.
-Really?
-Yeah.
I'll believe you if you order
the Yom Perignon.
Yom Perignon?
Cheers.
Please, Mr. Sarukawa.
Please.
Let's do it.
Thank you very much.
Here's your receipt.
Here's the coupon for your next visit.
Okay.
Oh, I almost forgot.
Here's the list
of our alcoholic beverages.
Thank you and take care.
Bye.
-Throw this away.
-Okay.
BILL TO LONRON
This is not good.
I'm very sorry.
Hundred and eighty thousand yen?
Saru, are you serious?
You're in real trouble now.
I didn't know that Yom Perignon
would be so expensive.
I'll try to talk to accounting.
I don't think accounting will expense
an amount like that.
Since accounting
is very strict these days,
you may have to pay 180,000 yen
out of pocket.
Out of pocket?
I went because you told me to go!
You have to get a contract with them!
If you get a contract, our manager
will take care of the rest.
Do it as if your life depends on it.
-I remember you.
-Hello.
-I'm sorry I made you wait.
-Not at all.
What would you like to drink?
I'll have the Yom Perignon.
What's wrong?
I don't have enough to pay for
Yom Perignon today.
You want to supply alcohol here, right?
Our manager didn't listen
to your sales pitch.
So you asked for me,
hoping to get my cooperation.
Am I wrong?
I want to secure this sale no matter what.
I don't want to lose against
Tokyo or myself.
I don't want to give up.
Please.
Can you give me any kind of help?
Please, Ms. Akari.
Then I'll tell you.
That customer over there.
He's in charge of alcohol
at Yontori Sales Department.
He was also our manager's senior
in high school.
He's been supporting us
ever since we opened.
So there's no way our manager
will change our supplier.
-No way.
-Do you understand now?
It's hopeless.
Where's my information fee?
-What?
-You have to pay me back for helping you.
The club is closing soon,
so let's have dinner together.
She's probably going to make me pay
for an expensive meal.
This is horrible.
Here it is.
OKONOMIYAKI ZAIGO
Here?
Thanks for waiting. Here's your beer.
Cucumber with miso
and cheese with salami.
Here you go.
-You want to order your usual?
-Yes.
Okay.
-Cheers.
-Cheers.
You're a regular here?
I like okonomiyaki too.
I didn't expect that.
I thought number one hostesses
go to expensive restaurants.
Here's the meat,
and eggs are on the house.
-On the house?
-Yes. It'll give you energy.
-There you go.
-Thanks.
The eggs are runny.
-There you go.
-Thanks.
Please enjoy.
-Thank you for the food.
-Enjoy.
It's been a while since I've eaten
a simple sunny-side-up egg.
The butter smells amazing.
It's ready to eat.
-Enjoy.
-Thank you very much.
Let's eat.
Chili bean sauce?
I love spicy food too.
What? Jalapeno?
It's done.
I've been waiting for this.
It's ruined.
You can't call this an okonomiyaki.
-I thought you liked spicy food.
-That's not the issue.
Didn't I say that simple is best
when it comes to okonomiyaki?
This is unthinkable
even if I like spicy things.
This is unacceptable in Osaka.
I see. Then you don't have to eat it.
I'll enjoy it.
This is awesome!
Hurry up and eat it before it burns.
Okay.
Thank you.
It's so hot. And it's spicy.
What is this?
The rich flavor of the sauce,
the soft and fluffy batter,
and the spiciness of the pepper
and jalapeno.
This is the golden ratio.
It's an exquisite combination
that completes this gem of a spicy dish.
People like me don't exist in Osaka.
Number one hostesses
like expensive places.
Okonomiyaki and spices do not match.
They're all preconceptions you created.
By the way, I'm from Osaka.
What?
You should question
your preconceived ideas.
Excuse me. Can I have some rice?
Thank you.
It's good, right?
Yeah. I didn't think
this combination would work.
Doubting your preconceived ideas
broadens your perspective.
This is important
if you want to survive in Tokyo
and gain the love
of many customers.
Keep that in mind.
Okay.
The chili and jalapeno
opened up a new world
I couldn't see with just
bonito flakes and laver.
This really upturned my preconceptions.
Thanks!
I feel complete.
You were right, Ms. Akari.
I should've doubted my preconceived ideas.
I'll be heading home now.
-Thank you for the meal.
-Thank you very much.
Bye.
Hello.
-Like I said, I will not accept alcohol--
-Today is not about alcohol.
DETOX TEA
This detox tea is a new product by Lonron.
It has quercetin which helps
to break down fat.
It also has ornithine to assist
with hangovers.
It's the ideal product for employees
who split their alcoholic drinks with tea.
Please try some.
Hey there.
Saru, what are you doing here?
Hello. Everyone, please try this drink.
Let me try it.
It's our new product.
-It's delicious.
-I see. It has detoxifying features.
That's right.
It will be cost-effective for you as well.
Will you consider it?
Let's go with this.
I like this better than our usual tea.
You always listen to Akari,
but you should take our opinions
into consideration too.
Otherwise, we'll all quit.
I understand.
I will consider it.
Thank you.
I see. That's why you switched gears
from alcohol?
-Yes.
-Wow. You did such a great job.
But Ms. Akari helped me
to change my preconceptions
about alcohol and hostess bars.
But I wonder why she
beat around the bush like that?
Why couldn't she be straightforward
and suggest you offer tea?
Yes, now that you mention it.
That's true.
Oh jeez.
The male species will never
understand a woman's psyche.
What?
What?
-Is that possible?
-What's possible?
-Is that a possibility?
-What?
Manager, as for the 180,000-yen receipt--
Oh, it was accepted.
What?
I thought you'd exert more power
under pressure.
Stop doing that to me.
Sarukawa, you ripened and matured
through this experience.
I'm off to lunch.
I'll go too.
We have things to talk about.
Lately, you've been invincible.
Thank you.
I'll continue
until I reach spice level ten.
-How reliable. I'm counting on you.
-Thanks.
I'll head off to lunch.
I hope you're right.
THIS DRAMA IS A FICTION
Episode six. Fiery Bathhouse
and Super Spicy Mexican Food.
It's time for something different.
The problem lies at the bathhouse.
Manager's mistress was at the front desk.
It's my first time trying Mexican food.
This is no joke.
-Are you okay?
-Yes.
Subtitle translation by: Lili Morita
Excuse me.
Here's your order.
-Thanks for waiting.
-Thanks.
Here you go. This one as well.
Thank you.
-Thank you.
-You're welcome.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
Sorry. Thank you.
-Please call us again.
-Okay.
Ms. Yuma, you eat curry without rice?
Curry is a drink, right? We think alike.
That's not it.
I'll be home right away.
Don't worry about the dishes.
I'll make sure to wash them.
Yes. Okay. Goodbye.
Akiyama, can you come here?
Sure.
Everyone, you can go home now.
What? I thought we have to work
overtime. That's why we're eating.
Wait. Where's our manager?
I'm in luck. I got my bonus,
so I'll head off to the spa.
Good night.
-We should go home too.
-Yeah.
Wait.
We should go too.
Where?
You're just as I expected, Mr. Akiyama.
You idiot. Don't get the wrong idea.
We're not here to play. We're here
to hone our skills as sales reps.
What?
Listen up.
Usually, girls at a hostess bar
change tables every 20 minutes.
As a rep, 20 minutes is also the maximum
amount of time we have with our clients.
The key is to win them over
in a limited amount of time.
Sales and hostess bars
have a lot in common.
I see. He sounds very convincing,
but I'm sure he's only here to play.
If you enhance your performance,
you'll be guaranteed a bonus next term.
Win the hearts of the hostesses
in 20 minutes.
I understand.
Everybody, welcome to Luxury Club Mint.
Let me introduce our beautiful girls.
Good evening.
Good evening.
Good evening.
Enjoy.
-Hello.
-I'm Haruna.
I'm Ryosuke.
-Nice to meet you.
-Nice to meet you.
Hi, Sakura.
-Here's a hand towel.
-Thank you.
Now let me introduce our number one
most popular girl.
It's Akari! Yeah!
Good evening.
Sarukawa.
-Yes?
-Do your best.
Yes.
My name is Akari.
The way of the hot and spicy.
It’s the road to catharsis found beyond
the border of extreme heat.
In the world of extreme spice,
there is no better sustenance
than the courage to face difficulties
without fearing failure.
I like alcohol,
but I can never get drunk.
How cool! You must have
a high tolerance for alcohol.
Add more!
-That's it?
-Let's eat!
Wow, you're amazing!
There's only one dress
I want to see a girl wear.
What is it? I want to know.
-A wedding dress.
-That's so funny.
Oh no. We're the only ones not having fun.
Isn't our team amazing?
Everyone loves spicy food.
-You too, Mr. Sarukawa?
-I recently got into it.
What about you?
Do you have a favorite food?
By the way,
I'm very good at making okonomiyaki.
The key is to keep it simple.
When it comes to okonomiyaki,
simple is best.
I wish I can serve it to a native of Tokyo
like yourself.
Do I look like I'm from Tokyo?
You're the quintessential Tokyo beauty.
All I know is that people like you
don't exist in Osaka.
I see.
I think you're a good guy, Mr. Sarukawa.
You think so?
Akari, your next table awaits.
But don't push yourself too hard.
A place like this doesn't suit everyone.
-What?
-Goodbye.
Excuse me.
-Bye!
-See you!
-Thank you!
-Let's go.
-See you again.
-Sir.
That's my business card
and a coupon for the next visit.
Please come again.
Okay.
Come on, Saru. Let's go.
That was so much fun.
I'm going to message Miyuki.
Wasn't that exciting?
Why do you look so glum?
-Hey, Mr. Akiyama!
-Calm down.
I'm in such a good mood.
Wait. Did she turn you down, Mr. Akiyama?
That's not it.
It's about the sales.
Sarukawa, go back there tomorrow.
Me?
That club didn't have
a single Lonron product.
I've never experienced that.
You got a business card, right?
-I'll talk to the manager about this.
-But…
-Mr. Akiyama, let's go for a second round.
-Wait!
Wait up.
Alcohol will be ideal for a hostess bar.
Hello.
Hello. You're the customer
from last night.
I'm sorry. We're not open in the mornings.
Oh, please let me introduce myself.
We're a drink manufacturer.
I was hoping you would sample
some of our alcoholic beverages.
I've never heard of Lonron.
We already have fixed suppliers
for our alcohol. Please leave.
We have assorted varieties of drinks,
so please sample some of them.
I have no plans to sign a contract
with you. Please leave.
Thank you very much.
You're so stubborn.
-Why won't you stop?
-I'm not here for work.
DISCOUNT COUPON
Oh, I see! You should have
told me that a lot sooner!
We have one customer coming through.
Right now, this is the only way
to gain his trust.
Here's your drink.
Thank you. Cheers.
Cheers.
Is Ms. Akari really popular?
Yes. She's always number one.
That's why the manager trusts her a lot.
Manager listens to everything Akari says.
Are you interested in Akari?
No way! You are totally my type!
It's not like that.
-Really?
-Yeah.
I'll believe you if you order
the Yom Perignon.
Yom Perignon?
Cheers.
Please, Mr. Sarukawa.
Please.
Let's do it.
Thank you very much.
Here's your receipt.
Here's the coupon for your next visit.
Okay.
Oh, I almost forgot.
Here's the list
of our alcoholic beverages.
Thank you and take care.
Bye.
-Throw this away.
-Okay.
BILL TO LONRON
This is not good.
I'm very sorry.
Hundred and eighty thousand yen?
Saru, are you serious?
You're in real trouble now.
I didn't know that Yom Perignon
would be so expensive.
I'll try to talk to accounting.
I don't think accounting will expense
an amount like that.
Since accounting
is very strict these days,
you may have to pay 180,000 yen
out of pocket.
Out of pocket?
I went because you told me to go!
You have to get a contract with them!
If you get a contract, our manager
will take care of the rest.
Do it as if your life depends on it.
-I remember you.
-Hello.
-I'm sorry I made you wait.
-Not at all.
What would you like to drink?
I'll have the Yom Perignon.
What's wrong?
I don't have enough to pay for
Yom Perignon today.
You want to supply alcohol here, right?
Our manager didn't listen
to your sales pitch.
So you asked for me,
hoping to get my cooperation.
Am I wrong?
I want to secure this sale no matter what.
I don't want to lose against
Tokyo or myself.
I don't want to give up.
Please.
Can you give me any kind of help?
Please, Ms. Akari.
Then I'll tell you.
That customer over there.
He's in charge of alcohol
at Yontori Sales Department.
He was also our manager's senior
in high school.
He's been supporting us
ever since we opened.
So there's no way our manager
will change our supplier.
-No way.
-Do you understand now?
It's hopeless.
Where's my information fee?
-What?
-You have to pay me back for helping you.
The club is closing soon,
so let's have dinner together.
She's probably going to make me pay
for an expensive meal.
This is horrible.
Here it is.
OKONOMIYAKI ZAIGO
Here?
Thanks for waiting. Here's your beer.
Cucumber with miso
and cheese with salami.
Here you go.
-You want to order your usual?
-Yes.
Okay.
-Cheers.
-Cheers.
You're a regular here?
I like okonomiyaki too.
I didn't expect that.
I thought number one hostesses
go to expensive restaurants.
Here's the meat,
and eggs are on the house.
-On the house?
-Yes. It'll give you energy.
-There you go.
-Thanks.
The eggs are runny.
-There you go.
-Thanks.
Please enjoy.
-Thank you for the food.
-Enjoy.
It's been a while since I've eaten
a simple sunny-side-up egg.
The butter smells amazing.
It's ready to eat.
-Enjoy.
-Thank you very much.
Let's eat.
Chili bean sauce?
I love spicy food too.
What? Jalapeno?
It's done.
I've been waiting for this.
It's ruined.
You can't call this an okonomiyaki.
-I thought you liked spicy food.
-That's not the issue.
Didn't I say that simple is best
when it comes to okonomiyaki?
This is unthinkable
even if I like spicy things.
This is unacceptable in Osaka.
I see. Then you don't have to eat it.
I'll enjoy it.
This is awesome!
Hurry up and eat it before it burns.
Okay.
Thank you.
It's so hot. And it's spicy.
What is this?
The rich flavor of the sauce,
the soft and fluffy batter,
and the spiciness of the pepper
and jalapeno.
This is the golden ratio.
It's an exquisite combination
that completes this gem of a spicy dish.
People like me don't exist in Osaka.
Number one hostesses
like expensive places.
Okonomiyaki and spices do not match.
They're all preconceptions you created.
By the way, I'm from Osaka.
What?
You should question
your preconceived ideas.
Excuse me. Can I have some rice?
Thank you.
It's good, right?
Yeah. I didn't think
this combination would work.
Doubting your preconceived ideas
broadens your perspective.
This is important
if you want to survive in Tokyo
and gain the love
of many customers.
Keep that in mind.
Okay.
The chili and jalapeno
opened up a new world
I couldn't see with just
bonito flakes and laver.
This really upturned my preconceptions.
Thanks!
I feel complete.
You were right, Ms. Akari.
I should've doubted my preconceived ideas.
I'll be heading home now.
-Thank you for the meal.
-Thank you very much.
Bye.
Hello.
-Like I said, I will not accept alcohol--
-Today is not about alcohol.
DETOX TEA
This detox tea is a new product by Lonron.
It has quercetin which helps
to break down fat.
It also has ornithine to assist
with hangovers.
It's the ideal product for employees
who split their alcoholic drinks with tea.
Please try some.
Hey there.
Saru, what are you doing here?
Hello. Everyone, please try this drink.
Let me try it.
It's our new product.
-It's delicious.
-I see. It has detoxifying features.
That's right.
It will be cost-effective for you as well.
Will you consider it?
Let's go with this.
I like this better than our usual tea.
You always listen to Akari,
but you should take our opinions
into consideration too.
Otherwise, we'll all quit.
I understand.
I will consider it.
Thank you.
I see. That's why you switched gears
from alcohol?
-Yes.
-Wow. You did such a great job.
But Ms. Akari helped me
to change my preconceptions
about alcohol and hostess bars.
But I wonder why she
beat around the bush like that?
Why couldn't she be straightforward
and suggest you offer tea?
Yes, now that you mention it.
That's true.
Oh jeez.
The male species will never
understand a woman's psyche.
What?
What?
-Is that possible?
-What's possible?
-Is that a possibility?
-What?
Manager, as for the 180,000-yen receipt--
Oh, it was accepted.
What?
I thought you'd exert more power
under pressure.
Stop doing that to me.
Sarukawa, you ripened and matured
through this experience.
I'm off to lunch.
I'll go too.
We have things to talk about.
Lately, you've been invincible.
Thank you.
I'll continue
until I reach spice level ten.
-How reliable. I'm counting on you.
-Thanks.
I'll head off to lunch.
I hope you're right.
THIS DRAMA IS A FICTION
Episode six. Fiery Bathhouse
and Super Spicy Mexican Food.
It's time for something different.
The problem lies at the bathhouse.
Manager's mistress was at the front desk.
It's my first time trying Mexican food.
This is no joke.
-Are you okay?
-Yes.
Subtitle translation by: Lili Morita