The Way Of The Hot & Spicy (2021) s01e09 Episode Script

1
It's America.
Our company, Spicy,
will purchase Tantan Amusement Park
and undergo an extensive renovation.
We will create a theme park where people
will visit from all over the world.
Tantan Amusement Park will experience
a complete transformation.
Renovation
of the Tantan Amusement Park, huh?
It'll bring up our sales since we have
an exclusive contract with them.
But why are there so many people here?
I don't know. I heard that this was
a meeting about the renovation.
Those guys…
They're from the Sales Department
at Hustle Cola. Yontori is here too.
Maybe everyone here is a sales rep
from various drink manufacturers.
Now,
Mr. Tanaka, the General Manager
of Spicy Japan Branch
and supervisor of this project,
will explain the selection process.
Selection process?
So that's what this is about.
As Robert just mentioned, the previous
image of Tantan will be wiped clean
to create a cool and sophisticated,
state-of-the-art theme park.
To do that, we will reconsider
all of our current contracts
and we will ask for support
from the most suitable manufacturer.
Contract?
They're going to sign new contracts.
What?
No way.
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.
The selection will be made
over the span of two days.
On the first day,
we will sample all the drinks.
On the second day, we'd like each company
to present us with a detailed proposal.
SELECTION OF NEW CONTRAC
WITH DRINK MANUFACTURERS
FOR THE TANTAN PARK RENOVATION
This is bad news.
Tantan Park is one of the dominant forces
of our Tokyo branch.
If we lose this contract,
it will be an incredible loss.
It's fine as long as we don't lose, right?
Mr. Yamazaki, I heard you
got all of the previous contracts here.
Mr. Yamazaki.
President! Long time no see.
Mr. Tanno, the president.
I'm the former president.
I'm no longer involved with sales either.
I'm sorry that things
have come down to this.
Don't worry.
-Mr. Tanaka.
-Hey!
This is Mr. Yamazaki from Lonron.
He's been our drink rep
for a very long time.
We've been with Lonron for a long time,
and they've always worked hard
to meet all of our demands.
Please continue to show them favor.
I'll see you later.
How lame.
He's so old-fashioned with things
like honor and human kindness.
That's only accepted in Japan.
And look at him now.
He's the typical incompetent manager.
Yes.
You may refuse to join
the selection process if you want.
What do you mean?
Let me tell you something.
We already considered your company
and we have come to the conclusion
that maintaining our relationship
will not create a new synergy.
No way.
AMERICAN COMPANY SPICY PURCHASED
TANTAN AMUSEMENT PARK
I see. Tantan Amusement Park.
I used to go there a lot
when I was young. This makes me sad.
But Spicy is a big corporation in the U.S.
I bet it'll turn into
an amazing theme park.
This is no time for a leisure chat.
This is a predicament for Lonron.
I want you to win that selection
no matter what.
Yes.
I'll leave the rest to you.
What?
I will go search for new contracts
in case we lose this one.
Mr. Akiyama…
I'll leave you to that.
Let's at least give it a try.
We have amazing products, right?
DAY ONE
JOINT COMPANY SAMPLE MEETING
As you already know, our company
has drinks with top shares in the world.
There is no need to go into details.
Therefore, we have created
a new original drink
made especially for this theme park.
This is a brand-new endeavor.
Please give it a try.
Original drink?
Wow. Hustle Cola is amazing.
It's amazing.
And the design is so cool!
Next up is Lonron.
Yes.
GREEN TEA - OOLONG TEA
BARLEY TEA
These are…
our company's… top sellers…
What?
Can you please speak
a little more clearly?
I apologize.
I… um…
Please sample the drinks.
-Next up is--
-Please wait a minute!
These may be new in Tokyo,
but they're very popular
in the Kansai region.
The taste is on par with our competitor's.
On par?
Yes.
That's not good enough.
You don't have any name-value
nor the brand recognition
that this theme park deserves.
Tell me one thing.
Does your company
have something that makes you
superior to other companies?
Hey,
can't you specifically tell me
what makes you better than the others?
Right now,
we're not finding anything.
-We have something.
-Oh? What is it?
It's our enthusiasm.
Our enthusiasm is second to none.
It can't be helped. Let's give up.
What are you saying?
We still have tomorrow.
A minor drink by Lonron
and the famous Hustle Cola.
When you line them up,
which one do you think people will choose?
Well… that would be…
There's no way
a foreign-affiliated company like that
would choose a company like ours.
And I'm a complete loser to begin with.
Did you see all the sales reps there?
They're good at giving presentations,
they look well-maintained,
and they're also lively.
Do I have anything
that's better than them?
Of course.
Like what?
I know there is!
I…
applied for Hustle Cola
right after I graduated.
I've always
been told that I'm like a dried squid
that exudes
more flavor the more you chew.
Dried squid, sponge, and lubricant.
We've had enough of that.
Hey, can't you specifically tell me
what makes you
better than the others?
Right now, we're not finding anything.
Well…
Forget it. Next applicant, please.
Yes.
Both Lonron and I
don't stand a chance against them.
Let's go eat something.
You're right.
-Super spicy curry, please.
-Okay.
TAIYAKI 150 YEN
This area has lots of places
that serve spicy food,
so it's called the Hot and Spicy Street.
Yeah, I see a lot.
What should we eat?
What about here?
Hamburger? I'm not in the mood for it.
We just got crushed
by an American company.
Then even more so!
It's very American.
-Excuse me.
-Yes?
I'll have
the Bhut Jolokia Chili Cheeseburger.
-Yes.
-The spiciest one.
-Also the gumbo soup.
-Okay.
-I'll have the same.
-Okay.
What's so special about America
or the world?
Let's finish this burger.
The hamburger here is spicy
because they sprinkle
the chili beans with ghost pepper powder.
Powder? That's the only spice component?
They don't seem to use
any other spicy ingredients.
It doesn't sound too spicy.
Thanks for waiting.
How American.
They're in a league of their own.
Thank you for the food.
Let's dig in.
The meat has a big impact.
The flavor of the meat expanded
inside my mouth in an instant.
Crunchy, yet fluffy bread, crisp lettuce,
thick, juicy tomato,
and the flavorful, rich cheese.
It's all excellent!
It's hearty and big.
There are macho American heroes
gathered in here.
Amazing.
So this is America.
It's here. The spices
were hidden behind the macho men,
so I had forgotten
that ghost pepper powder
is on this battlefield.
It's so powerful,
I had completely underestimated it.
I can't. It's too spicy.
Mr. Yamazaki makes everything
look so delicious.
He instantly defeated
the American heroes.
-Excuse me. I'd like another hamburger.
-Okay.
I guess you get hungry
even under these circumstances.
Mr. Yamazaki.
You're amazing, after all.
I'm going to enjoy eating this too.
Ghost pepper powder.
What a strong presence.
Although it's only a powder that's been
added to the ingredients,
it has so much individuality
that it's overshadowing the heroes.
Without a doubt, the main player
of this hamburger
is the ghost pepper powder.
-Thanks for waiting.
-Thanks.
Thank you for the food.
I feel complete.
That was delicious.
It recharged my energy a little.
Let's keep it up and win the selection.
What are you saying?
What's impossible is impossible.
That will never change.
The bread, meat, cheese, and vegetables
were all delicious,
but what stood out the most
was definitely the ghost pepper powder.
A strong presence can overwhelm the others
even if it's buried deep inside.
As a company buried deep below
other large manufacturers,
isn't that what we need the most
right now?
And I know what makes you special.
What?
No matter how spicy it is,
you make it look so delicious.
That hamburger was so spicy,
I was about to give up eating it.
But you were eating it so deliciously,
that it helped me not to give up.
That's not something to be proud of.
But that's your special trait,
and no one does it better than you.
You should be proud of it.
Saru.
I'm sure Lonron also has
a special trait that no one else has.
Lonron's special trait, huh?
It's our vending machine.
-Can I buy a drink?
-Sure.
I've liked this drink
ever since I was a kid.
When I see it, I can't help but to buy it.
Really? Me too. I've been
drinking that since I was a kid.
What?
DAY TWO
DAY OF THE CONTRACT SELECTION
SELECTION OF NEW CONTRAC
WITH DRINK MANUFACTURERS
FOR THE TANTAN PARK RENOVATION
Please keep it short.
Thank you.
MILK SODA
LONRON FUN SODA POP SERIES
MILK/PERILLA/LEMON/WATERMELON/MYSTERY
They're so desperate.
They just want to leave an impact.
I didn't know
such old-fashioned drinks existed.
Well, you might think this is a joke,
but we don't have time for this!
The Fun Soda Pop Series is a unique line
of Lonron products
that's been around for a long time
and it continues to be popular.
Our company is very confident
with this lineup of drinks.
I wanted to work for Lonron
because they manufacture
this milk soda.
Me too.
Isn't this amazing?
It's something to be proud of.
You may be right.
In Osaka, it's so popular,
that everyone knows of this drink.
It will no doubt be a unique
and novel drink for foreigners.
It will create a buzzworthy topic.
That's out of the question.
People will only scoff at it.
Not only that, it will also lower
the quality of the theme park.
The only ones who will enjoy
drinking these are kids.
What's wrong with that?
The ones
who have supported Tantan Amusement Park
until now are the kids.
And wouldn't you agree
that they are also the ones
who are eagerly awaiting
this renovation?
Therefore,
we will like to propose
a special vending machine.
Our products will be geared
toward children.
There is no doubt that our drinks
are the ideal product for children.
No other company can compare to it.
Please sample the drinks.
The sampling session was yesterday.
Please.
We are pursuing the world's standards.
There's no way an old and cheap drink
like this will be accepted by the world.
But no thank you. No, thank you!
Damn.
How interesting.
I think my grandchild will love this.
It seems like you have confidence
and pride in this product.
Yes.
You know,
I was waiting for an original drink
just like this.
Otherwise, there's no point
in selecting new suppliers.
You won't make it in the world
if you keep on
taking the safe route
and avoiding challenges,
This is--
Lonron, I want to have a word
with you guys later on.
Thank you very much!
WHAT COLOR IS YOUR MOOD?
We were able to get the contract.
But they also signed a contract
with Hustle Cola,
so it's not an exclusive contract.
It's more than good enough!
Who could've guessed that we'd have
a contract with Spicy one day.
Who knew this would be our weapon.
I always believed in you.
Both of you did very well. Thank you.
We didn't succeed all on our own.
It's all thanks to Lonron.
At first, we played it safe with products
that were similar to other companies.
But we remembered that Lonron
has many other unique products.
That's right.
Individuality is nothing to be ashamed of.
In fact, you should be proud of it.
Yes.
Just as how an extreme spice
can overshadow other ingredients,
individuality can become a strength
that is beyond compare.
That's what I want
for this Sales Promotion Team in Lonron.
We can do it.
How can we not when there are
so many unique individuals here.
Oh. It's already lunchtime.
Mr. Sarukawa, let's go eat.
-I'll go too.
-You're already eating!
-This is a snack.
-What?
Maybe they're a little too unique.
THIS DRAMA IS A FICTION
Episode 10. Fiery Restaurant
and the Super Spicy Rice Bowl of Tears.
This is Ryosuke's results.
We might not be able
to work together anymore.
Let's go see a client.
I bet you came here on a whim.
Don't underestimate us.
What did you say?
Were you thinking about Ryosuke?
When I cry at this restaurant,
it reminds me of that time.
I wonder if I can find that too.
I'm not complete yet.
What do you mean?
THE WAY OF THE HOT AND SPICY
IS FINALLY NEARING ITS END…
Thank you for teaching me
the way of the hot and spicy.
It doesn't have to be anything grand,
like hopes and dreams,
it can be something very small,
but accomplishing something
despite hardships,
that might be the most important thing.
Manager. Everyone. Thank you very much.
Subtitle translation by: Lili Morita