Jeez, this ceiling is really low…
Watch your heads.
So, tell me.
Is there an alternative to that Oimachi property?
We're doing our best to find one.
The loss from this project won't affect the company.
But what really matters is the fact that you failed.
I personally don't care.
But others like to turn this into factionalism,
saying who's with the chairman or with the president.
But it is about time we get the chairman to step down.
For the company's sake too.
You get it, right?
Find an alternative land, no matter what.
Yes, sir.
It's still far off. Shall we catch a taxi?
- Is this getting torn down too? - I'm sorry?
A new Yamanote line station is underway, right?
Oh, um… Do you know?
Uh… well…
Well, this will be a bit far from the new station, but eventually, yes.
The roof light killer.
What?
That thing on the roof of a taxi.
Apparently, many roof lights smashed against this ceiling.
That's why it's called "the roof light killer tunnel."
Oh. I see, wow.
What bullshit.
They should just knock down everything that's old.
Land swindlers.
They steal large sums of money
by posing as landowners who want to sell their land
using forged documents.
A group of land swindlers consists of a leader,
a negotiator, an informer,
a legal expert, a document forger,
and a casting coordinator for imposters.
To swindle billions of yen,
they require precise and highly advanced criminal techniques.
TAKANAWA, MINATO CITY KOUAN-JI TEMPLE PARKING LOT
This is it?
It's 3,200 square meters.
This is a commercial zone with a floor area ratio of 600%.
It's around 12 million per tsubo,
and the purchase price will be about ten billion.
Who's in charge of this area?
I am.
Did you know about this land?
Yes…
Then why didn't you bring it up?!
It’s a perfect location, so many developers have been
approaching the landowner for a while.
But the owner has zero interest in selling.
Where does the owner live?
She lives in that temple as the resident priest.
"She"? So the owner is a nun?
Yes.
I don't know why exactly, but she says she will never sell the land.
She avoids her neighbors and shuts herself in her residence.
We’ll check again to be sure.
Ninomiya, talk to the local residents.
Yashiki, call the parking lot management.
Haraguchi and Yamauchi…
Natsumi Kawai brings multiple hosts into a hotel room every Thursday
and enjoys having group sex.
What the hell is this?! Our little nun is super kinky.
Maybe she went to a host club to de-stress after her husband cheated.
But then she likely started wanting more than they could give.
So both the husband and the wife are sex maniacs, huh?
But how did you manage to film this?
I planted a camera on the room service cart.
Wow, way to go.
Can I get a copy of this?
But aside from going out for kinky sex, she shuts herself inside the temple.
There's nothing we can do as long as she stays in there.
What do you think?
Is there anything we could take advantage of?
There is one person that caught my attention.
This guy.
What's with him? Why doesn't he join in?
That's Kaede, the top host of the host club.
He used to be number two,
but his profits jumped by winning Kawai over.
So she's his "whale."
So? Why isn't this guy doing her?
He's trying to raise his value by not letting her have him easily, huh?
But he uses the underling hosts to give her a good time.
What a douchebag.
I see.
If we make good use of him, we could lure Kawai out of the temple.
Yes. But I haven't figured out how yet.
They're all here.
Why the hell are you watching porn?
No, no.
This is the little nun's secret sex tape.
What?!
I'll explain later. Go ahead.
Today I have six imposter candidates.
I chose them by their likeness to Kawai in age and physique.
They're all in debt--
Let's see them.
What?
What we need from the imposters isn't the resemblance to the owner.
You know that better than anybody, Reiko.
How are they? I had them memorize Kawai's profile info too.
What do you think, Takumi?
No.
Escort them out.
Come on! I've already brought in 20 or 30--
Did you not hear me?
Please escort them out.
It's hopeless! Asking a woman to shave her head is already a lot.
Come on, Reiko. Calm down.
You know how the imposter is the most important to us.
I really can't anymore!
We understand.
You're awfully cautious this time.
This is a ten-billion-yen job.
We cannot treat it like our previous jobs.
Any progress on your end, Takeshita?
Three billion.
Make my cut three billion for this job.
I don't quite follow you.
It never made sense to me.
All you do is draw up a plan. We do all the work.
Yes, because that is my job.
I was the one who brought you the info, damn it!
What's wrong with asking for three when we're making ten, huh?
Don’t look down on me, you bastard!
What's going on?
Listen.
If you don't pay me three billion, I'm ditching this job.
And not just that!
I'll make sure you can't do business ever again!
Takeshita, stop!
It's Louis Vuitton.
Louis Vuitton!
He totally lost it.
He's too deep in meth.
What was that all about?
- Reiko. - Yes?
Please continue recruiting candidates for our imposter.
What's vital this time is not the resemblance to the real Kawai,
but the nerve to perfectly act like a nun and the bearing to convince the buyer.
- I know, but it's hard-- - Please continue.
There is no need to rush.
Fine.
Goto. Any news on a possible buyer?
Right.
I'm using several brokers to spread the info that the owner wants to sell.
But no bites so far, perhaps because the bait is too big.
That being said, I did hear an interesting story last week.
What was it?
I used to work land-sharking jobs with a guy named Hayashi.
The head of Development Division from Sekiyo House paid him a visit.
The bigger the land, the better.
You need a plot to replace the Oimachi property?
Well, yeah…
I heard all about it.
The deal fell through, right?
Their multibillion-yen development project got called off,
and they need an alternative plot.
Sekiyo is major, but I had the impression they were more of a home builder.
They were.
But now they also build condos and office buildings,
and they do urban development too.
You're right.
But I'm skeptical that it'll work.
Bigger companies have stricter internal checks.
Maybe a year just to get approval from all the relevant people.
This is intriguing.
What?
The bigger the target, the easier it is to hit.
Oh, please. This isn't like hunting.
- Yeah. No way companies like Sekiyo-- - It's the same.
If you set a huge trap with huge bait,
a huge prey will fall in.
Sekiyo House.
It's a fitting target for us.
NUMBER ONE HOST KAEDE
This "Inoue" is probably a fake name used by Takumi Tsujimoto.
MR. TAKUMI TSUJIMOTO
Masami Tsujimoto turned out to be Takumi's father.
He ran a real estate company in Yokohama, and Takumi worked with him as a sales rep.
However, the company fell into financial trouble eight years ago,
and Masami tried to burn himself to death in despair.
His wife, Takumi's wife,
and Takumi's five-year-old son died in the fire.
Masami himself was severely burned, but he survived.
Takumi survived too since he wasn't home at the time.
It's heartbreaking.
"Defrauded"?
That's right. The company fell into financial trouble
after falling victim to real estate fraud and losing millions of yen.
Hey, there.
Hello, Nagai.
Oh hey, Takumi.
- I'm in a tight spot now. Hang on. - Sure.
Damn, what the heck? Gosh…
Yes, yes.
Thanks for the other day.
Huh? What did I do?
The hotel key card.
Oh, yeah. It's nothing.
Here's your pay.
Thanks.
It's not like it cost me anything.
There you go.
Oh!
A deluxe lunch.
Thanks for always doing this.
Even Uber Eats won't deliver to this area.
Yeah, I bet. I got milk for the little ones too.
- Thanks. - There.
So, what brought you here today?
I'm actually thinking of becoming a host.
What?
A host? You?
Changing jobs?
Come on, hell no. I can't imagine.
You mean for infiltration, right?
Something like that.
Mm, yum.
I've got a favor to ask you.
Yeah?
Can you do that, like, prosthetic makeup?
Huh?
I mean…
there's a limit to things, you know.
Is it my age?
Yeah, but not just that.
I hate to sound insensitive, but, um… this thing.
Your burn?
Oh…
I mean, why hosting out of all other jobs?
I…
I admire Kaede.
Kaede?
Yes, b-because of the way I look,
my life hasn't exactly been fun and exciting.
But then I read about Kaede.
I learned about this dazzling world.
And so,
I thought if I'm going to continue living a boring life,
I wanted to know the world Kaede was in at least once before I die.
I understand how you feel, but still…
- Hello, Kaede! - Hey, Kaede!
- Hey, Kaede. - Hello, Kaede.
- Hey. - Hello, Kaede.
What? A new guy?
Damn, gross!
What's with your face?
He was just telling me how he wants to be a host because of you.
Um, I'll do anything. Please give me a chance.
Really?
- Why not? - What?
I mean, you can tell his life is so over.
Someone like that saying he'll do anything? I bet he'll work hard.
Are you serious?
Just keep him away from customers. He can do kitchen work or clean toilets.
Throw him a bone and hire him, will ya?
Please.
You should be grateful to Kaede.
Yes! Thank you so much!
Your name is Kenro?
Yes.
I'll call you "Kelo."
What?
Those are called keloids, right?
Work hard.
Yeah.
Thank you very much!
Yes, hello?
What business do you have with me, detectives?
We're here to ask you a few questions about the incident.
I don't have anything more to tell you.
Oh, no.
This isn't regarding the crime you committed.
We'd like to hear about the swindler who scammed you.
Did you find him?!
That's still in progress.
How did you meet that man in the first place?
Through my son.
My son introduced him to me.
Back then, I was running a small real estate company in Yokohama.
And my son, Takumi, was our sales rep.
TETSUYA NISHITANI
Nishitani… I'm sure it was a fake name.
But the man worked as a real estate broker.
Actually,
there's a land I wanted to show you.
Oh, okay.
It's a great property, and I haven't advertised it yet.
I see.
This lot? Really?!
It's for sale?
Yes. A 320-square-meter plot in a commercial zone next to the station.
Land like this seldom goes on sale!
Hey, Dad…
It was in a great location close to the station.
However, I wondered why they chose to sell such a great property
to a small company like ours.
Thank you.
But… why did you end up choosing a small company like us?
Well, that's…
You see, Mr. Hagiwara here has an apparent disdain for major companies.
The location is great, so some companies pressed him hard to sell it.
He had no intention to sell, so he refused.
But he was recently diagnosed with a serious illness.
Right?
That's when I happened to meet Takumi,
and I thought, "Now here's someone I can trust."
So I introduced him to Mr. Hagiwara.
Is that so?
Also, part of me may have been pleased that it was my son
who brought us the opportunity.
But it turned out to be fraud.
Nishitani's company didn't exist.
And the old man he introduced as the landowner…
was an imposter.
…THE APPLICATION IS DISMISSED.
How did this happen to us?
The company is done for!
This is your fault!
All of this is your fault!
Find him,
even if it kills you!
The debt pushed me over the edge,
and I did something unforgivable.
I should have been the only one who died.
Have you seen your son
since then?
This letter…
I'm afraid it seems it didn't get to your son.
We're looking for your son, Takumi.
- Why Takumi? - I can't disclose that yet.
Takumi…
What is he doing now?
Oh.
You smoke, huh?
Is it for revenge?
- Huh? - I mean Takumi Tsujimoto.
Did he become a land swindler himself
to find the man who scammed him and get revenge?
You watch too much TV.
But if that's not it,
I don't understand.
I guess we'll just have to ask Takumi himself.
Hey, put more ice out.
Yes, will do.
Please welcome Ms. Hattori!
Welcome!
- Wait, you look so pretty today. - Do I?
You look super cute.
Today's a special day, you know?
The old bitch is here.
Who is she?
One of Kaede's whales.
He's got another old bitch who spends even more.
He does?
- Oh. - Yes?
You look up to Kaede, right?
I do.
I see. Then sooner or later, you also might get to…
- Yes? - Nah, forget it.
That won't happen. Not with that face.
Ms. Hattori has ordered a bottle of Dom Pérignon Rosé!
Thank you!
- Let's go! - Let's go!
- Believe it or not! - Hey!
A bottle of Dom Pérignon Rosé was ordered!
Thank you!
- Dom Pérignon! - Dom Pérignon!
- Every day, it's Dom Pérignon! - Dom Pérignon!
- Take a drink! - Enjoy!
- Bottoms up! - Bottoms up!
Thank you very much!
Thank you!
See ya.
Later, guys!
See you.
Hey, don't forget about next Thursday, okay?
With Kawai, right?
- Yeah. - Okay.
I'll be there.
- You guys too, right? - Yup.
I'll tell the hag to pay more.
- Nice! - Awesome!
Can we have a premium, like 100k each time I make her come?
You'll use toys, huh?
Man, I can't get hard to her!
- Shut up. Bye. - Hey!
Bye, Kaede!
- Oh, Kelo. - Y-Yes?
- Can you drive? - Yes.
Can you drive me? It's a hassle to call a DD.
Sure.
You're pretty good.
P-Pardon?
- Your driving. - Oh.
- First time driving a car like this? - Yes.
But I used to be a driver.
Oh, wow.
Damn it!
That old bitch…
Hey, what's up?
How's today?
Anyone good?
Seriously?
Maybe I'll go then. Yeah.
- Hey, make the second left. - Oh, sure.
I'll be about two hours. Take this and grab a bite to eat.
Wow, thank you.
- Sure. - I appreciate it.
- Parking's in the back. - Okay.
Come on, move it!
You guys are so damn slow!
He's waiting.
There, go inside!
Hurry up!
We're here!
Come in.
Hello.
Get in here.
What do you think?
We have a virgin today too.
Damn, seriously?
Here.
Thank you. Enjoy.
Okay… all of you, strip.
I just sent them in. Yeah.
What? You gotta be kidding me.
Right. I'll go back to the office.
Okay.
This is a public announcement.
If you see a minor in trouble,
please call the police to prevent crime…
What the hell?
FIFTH FLOOR: ANGEL AGENCY
Hello.
Hey, Takumi.
I figured it out.
Angel Agency.
That was quick.
I mean, it's my specialty after all.
Anyway, they front as a staffing agency,
but they're prostitute recruiters.
Not only that, they also pick up runaway girls
and pimp them out.
Runaway girls?
You know, those teenage girls.
The ones loafing around movie theaters and stuff.
They've got no money, but they can't legally work in the red-light district.
So the agency sends these girls to clients who like them young.
I see.
Sorry, I have to go.
Welcome back.
Hey.
- Head to Sangubashi. - Okay.
I wanna ask.
Y-Yes?
How'd you get that burn?
You… You mean me?
Who else?
Oh, right. I'm sorry.
Well… my house caught on fire.
Really? How?
My cigarette wasn't properly put out.
Yeah…
What the hell? So it was karma.
Yes, exactly.
- But seriously. - Yes?
How the hell can you live with a face like that?
It's gross!
I know.
Please! Save them!
Dad!
Welcome. I'll show you to--
No, I'm good.
I've got an interesting property.
Can't you at least say hello?
It's so huge, I don't know what to do with it.
You're being too vague.
It's 3,200 square meters in Takanawa.
Oh. That land in Takanawa, right?
I know about it. I even tried to grab it long ago.
But I thought the owner refuses to sell that land.
Well, she kind of had a change of heart, or at least there's room for negotiation.
I guess it depends on the buyer.
So?
You want to take this to Sekiyo?
What do you think?
Hmm.
Generally speaking, any developer would jump at such a prime location.
But the thing is, that land is too big.
Internal checks and management approval will take more than a year.
That's exactly it.
The owner wants to sell it as soon as possible.
And she prefers a major company she can trust.
Is that so?
Well, you know,
things might go faster with Sekiyo if it's on the president's agenda.
What do you mean?
Sekiyo employees are split
into the chairman's faction and the president's faction.
Chairman Wadajima led Sekiyo to become the top developer it is now,
so he's like an emperor.
As for president Abekawa,
he has worked under Wadajima since he was young.
He worked his way to the top.
But Abekawa is no fool.
He's taking advantage of the chairman being overseas for half the year
to unite his faction for the past few years.
I bet he's plotting to oust Wadajima and become chairman himself.
Won't they need the chairman's approval for a ten-billion-yen development?
No. Abekawa is given free rein in terms of big projects within Japan.
I see.
And that guy from Sekiyo, who came crawling to you?
Aoyagi.
He's with the president.
He climbed the ladder under Abekawa and is now the Development Division head.
Which means, if we nudge Aoyagi and push the president…
The internal approval process might go much faster.
I see.
But Sekiyo is one of the top developers in the market.
If I may be blunt,
they'll be suspicious of an unknown, small-time broker coming out of nowhere.
What's that mean?
Was it three months ago? That land in Ebisu.
I'm saying it won't be like fooling amateurs like Mike Homes.
That was you guys, huh?
No idea what you're talking about.
The land in Takanawa. Does the owner really want to sell it?
Well, that's none of my business.
So what do you say?
I'll introduce you to a company that Sekiyo might trust.
Why don't you ask them to act as a middleman
and have them talk to Sekiyo about the land?
You know someone?
All I ask for is a referral fee.
Let me get back to you on that.
Oh, and send my regards to Harrison.
Hello, President Abiru.
I've got something that might interest you.
Now, before we wrap up,
is there anything to add?
Yes, Mr. Sunaga. Go ahead.
Mr. Aoyagi.
Regarding the Oimachi project that was aborted,
any news on the alternative land?
We're doing our best to find one.
Oh, are you?
Well, since we hadn't received any progress reports whatsoever,
I figured you had already given up.
It is in progress.
This doesn't concern your division alone.
You do understand that this was a company-wide project?
If we don't find the land, we'll lose hundreds of millions of yen.
I'm well aware.
That's all.
Then this concludes the meeting.
How pathetic.
You know you're running out of time. Give it up.
We don't know yet.
It's not just about the land.
I'm saying give up trying to move up.
When I reach the top, I'll kindly keep you as a regular director.
- Yes, hello? - How's it going?
We rented a space in the parking lot and have been collecting information,
but all we get is that the owner isn't selling this land.
We still haven't made contact with the owner.
- What else? - Sorry, sir.
We've made no other progress.
Do what you can, and do it quick!
I see. Hayashi has a point.
What's your call?
I think we can do that.
We'll use that company as the middleman to forward info to Sekiyo.
And we will get involved indirectly as Natsumi Kawai's asset manager.
That company takes the blame when the time's right?
No. The company will be tricked into this without knowing a thing.
They are a so-called "bona fide third party."
And?
What about Hayashi's referral fee? He wants 30 million.
He'll get it.
Hey. Thanks for your time yesterday.
About that offer, I'll take you up on it.
Yeah?
You work fast.
And? What's the company?
"Abiru Holdings"?
Right…
Real estate business, resort development, apparel, IT…
Their business is diverse.
First things first, I'll meet with President Abiru in a few days.
Takumi, prepare the necessary documents.
Is this company really reliable?
Do you see the advisor there?
Michiyo Shirota. Her husband is a member of the LDP.
That sounds useful.
True. Elites like the Sekiyo employees never question authority.
So how's the imposter recruitment going?
- Where's Reiko? - In Atami.
She exhausted her stock of candidates, so she went to find new ones.
I see. "Targeted recruiting," huh?
Hopefully she catches someone.
Now, then. Goto, you will meet with Abiru Holdings.
We as the broker will sell the land to Abiru for ten billion first,
then they will resell it to Sekiyo for 11 billion or so.
As the negotiation progresses, they will likely request to meet Kawai.
We will let them, but only when we reach the final stage of the settlement.
When that time comes, Takumi… you know what to do, yes?
We'll get Natsumi Kawai out of the temple, preferably a place far from Tokyo.
Do you think we can use him?
Yes.
We certainly can.
Kelo.
- Yes? - Ya getting the hang of things?
Oh… Yes.
You know what?
If you keep working hard, someday you can be like me…
No way. Not in a million years with that face.
Please welcome Ms. Kawai!
Welcome!
Long time no see.
I was here last week.
Come on, one week is way too long.
- Hey, you look super cute. - Thanks.
Today's been really slow. I'm glad you came.
Well then,
I'll order anything you like.
Seriously?!
Believe it or not, a Salon Magnum was ordered by Ms. Kawai!
Thank you!
- Our number one host! - Hey!
- Prince Kaede is her pick! - Hey!
- For the most gorgeous princess! - Hey!
- The super premium champagne! - Hey!
- Salon Magnum! - Hey!
Has just been ordered with a bang!
Thank you!
- Every night! - Hey!
- We're gonna! - Hey!
Show a true champagne call!
Wasshoi!
- Champagne! - Champagne!
- All you pretty princesses! - Wasshoi!
- Champagne! - Champagne!
What's going on?
You said because I ordered that champagne,
it would be just you and me tonight.
That's what I had planned, but then I wanted you to meet him.
Who's this?
He's new, just joined us recently.
You see that face?
That's why he's got no luck with girls.
And when I told him about you, he was like, "Can't it be me?"
You're kidding.
I told him to stop messing around too.
But after hearing his story, I felt sorry for him.
Then I thought if it were you,
you might be able to fill the void inside his heart, you know.
Right?
Uh, yes.
Um…
With my face like this, I haven't even held hands with a woman…
She can't hear you!
Sorry.
You know I love how you bang the hot, young guys from the club.
But I was thinking that with him,
maybe I'd get to see the more tender and embracing side of you.
Hey.
Like I said before.
When it comes to making love to you,
I want my feelings to be at the highest peak.
Will you meet me alone next time?
You bet.
Okay, then. Shall we begin?
Hello.
Hello. Allow me to introduce myself.
My name is Abiru from Abiru Holdings.
- Nice to meet you. - Likewise.
TSUYOSHI ABIRU
The property includes a parking lot next to a temple called Kouan-ji
and the land for the adjacent building.
Together, it's a 3,200-square-meter plot.
It'll bring in ten billion yen.
And what about our share?
One billion.
Happy to do business.
Same here.
Hey, Ms. Taniguchi.
- Your headscarf is tied too low. - Oh…
How many times must I tell you?
I'm sorry.
Thanks for your help.
Don't mention it.
All I did was introduce him to a good property.
As a bona fide third party.
See ya.
MADE THE DEAL WITH ABIRU, HANDED MONEY TO HAYASHI
You were turned on for someone forced to bang an old bitch.
Nice job. Here's your pay.
Oh, no. I'm okay, really.
- Just take it. - No, I don't-- Oh.
Okay. Thank you very much.
Can you go to Kabukicho?
You're not going home?
Huh?!
I'm grossed out after watching an old bitch and a monster have sex.
I need to refresh myself.
I'm sorry.
Yeah, hey.
You got three girls now?
We're just around the corner.
A "fresh" one?
Yes, there is! You got it, yes!
Hey, it's me.
They just went in. Please go ahead.
Hello?
It's been a while, Hayashi.
I knew you were the mastermind behind this.
Thank you for introducing us to a wonderful partner.
Are you seriously going to set Sekiyo up?
Of course.
Okay, whatever.
I'm sure you're aware,
but I just introduced you guys without knowing a thing.
Yes. Please rest well not knowing anything.
Hey! Three chicks just went in, right? Give me the key to that room.
Who are you?
Just give me the damn key!
Please stop! I'm gonna call the police!
Go ahead.
I'll tell them all about the prostitution of minors happening here.
Hey, look at me, hey.
Hey, you. Put your hand down.
Hands down and look at me. Come on.
Hello and good evening!
Who are you guys?!
We're the local patrol unit.
Oh boy, this is a no-no.
How old are you, young ladies?
I said how old are you?!
- Answer him! - Your age!
Fifteen…
S-Sixteen…
Fifteen…
And that's three strikes!
What the hell is this?
You're Kaede, the number one host at Crazy Love, right?
I don't know what you're talking about.
Oh, really?
You're still gonna act innocent?
Hello, Kaede.
Kelo?
What…
Why are you here?
Please don't worry.
We won't tell anyone about this.
In return,
I have a favor to ask of you.
Subtitle translation by: Astrid Oliver