The Way Of The Hot & Spicy (ゲキカラドウ)

RAMEN LAND

LONRON INC. TOKYO BRANCH OFFICE

EMPLOYEE ID - SALES PROMOTION TEAM KENTA SARUKAWA

Tokyo?

Yeah. It's the Sales Promotion Team that was established two years ago.

They teamed up a group of elites

in order to support the struggling branch office in Tokyo.

But I'm only a support member, and I've never recruited new clients.

Sarukawa, this is for your own good.

Produce good results and come back to Osaka.

It’ll be advantageous for your career.

At this moment in time, I never imagined that my transfer to Tokyo

would lead to a life-altering encounter.

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.

SALES PROMOTION TEAM

Excuse me.

Here it is! I'm so glad I found it.

Now I can go eat lunch!

Who are you?

I was just transferred from Osaka--

I’m back from lunch.

The girl working behind the register

looked just like the heroine of my favorite game.

Isn’t that amazing?

Are you one of our clients?

No, I was transferred from the headquarters in Osaka.

-My name is Kenta Sarukawa. -You're Sarukawa?

Yes.

I'm Tanioka, the team manager. Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

I see. You’re my senior.

I heard we were getting someone from Osaka,

so I was worried I’d have to put up with annoying jokes.

But I’m glad to see that you seem very normal.

Yeah!

I heard from the headquarters that you’re an outstanding employee.

Which project should I have you tackle first?

-Already? -Sir, you’re a workaholic.

He’s a goat in sheep’s clothing.

I want him to get settled as soon as possible.

How about Shinanoya Liquor Store?

-A liquor store? -You don’t like private shops?

That’s not what I meant.

You can do it, Mr. Sarukawa.

Ryosuke, you’ll be going with him.

Me too?

He’s new to Tokyo. Please assist him.

I see, I’m his support. Roger!

I heard the Sales Promotion Team is an elite unit. Is that true?

Well, our job is to find new clients.

So we’re more like a bomb squad putting our lives at risk.

-Bomb? -You’ll see once we get there.

SHINANOYA LIQUOR STORE

Here it is.

Here?

There are still places like this in Tokyo?

It’s so old-fashioned.

I wish you luck.

You’re not coming with me?

No. I’m only here to assist.

What?

ENTRANCE AND EXIT

Excuse me.

Welcome.

Nice to meet you.

I’m from the Lonron Tokyo branch Sales Promotion Team.

My name is Kenta Sarukawa.

Today I’m here to introduce our new product. The refreshing green tea.

What’s your problem?

I've already told you before that

I don’t want you coming here unannounced with a sales pitch.

Someone came here already?

Yeah! A young frivolous kid.

I apologize. I didn’t know we came here already.

This is why you can’t win against Yontori or Hustle Cola.

Can you let me explain our products once more?

I don’t know how long you’ve been in sales,

but why don’t you try to grasp the situation here? Where was I?

-I was in the back. -Yes.

I was working on the computer back there. I’m busy working.

You think you can come here unannounced? Isn’t that a bit selfish?

-I’m very sorry. -Words are cheap.

I'm being sincere. I will wait until you have some free time.

That’s even more troublesome for me.

-Give me ten, no, just five minutes. -You’re so stubborn.

What’s with that face?

Was that my fault?

-No… -Get out.

Go away and never come back.

Experiencing a bomb on your first day of sales is a common thing.

I’ve experienced that too.

How nostalgic.

Hey.

Why didn’t you tell me that you went there once before?

Because you never asked.

What?

More importantly, we have your welcoming party tonight.

Let’s eat good food and have fun.

Here it is.

JINGA

Korean food?

SOONDAE AND GUKBAP SPECIALTY

Thanks for waiting.

You're here. I put in the order already.

I don’t deserve a welcoming party. I couldn’t make a sale today.

Then even more so, you need to eat and drink to gain strength for tomorrow.

This is awesome.

It will fill everyone else with energy too.

Everyone?

Thanks for waiting.

This is the elite unit of the Sales Promotion Team.

-They weren't in the office earlier today. -Who is this?

It’s Mr. Sarukawa. He was transferred here from the Osaka headquarters.

-Please have a seat. -Okay.

Sarukawa? How funny. What a unique name.

I get that a lot.

I hear we’re the same age.

Oh, really?

Thanks for waiting.

All right.

Let's raise our glass to Mr. Sarukawa, who will be helping out our team.

Cheers!

Here's the namul and kimchi.

-Ryosuke, please introduce everyone. -All right!

First up is Lonron’s most beautiful female employee.

Just like worthless men, all carbohydrates in this world are her enemy.

Don’t you dare underestimate her. Ms. Yuma Okochi!

Hello.

Next is the man with the most experience in love and sales.

But he's still a bachelor. It's Mr. Masato Akiyama.

What's up?

Next is Lonron's number one blazing man.

No matter how much he drinks, it all turns into sweat.

It's Yuya Yamazaki!

Now, Mr. Sarukawa, please introduce yourself.

I’m Kenta Sarukawa. I was in the cheer squad during college.

I was the leader of the squad.

-I have the guts to-- -Thanks for waiting.

Sorry, Mr. Sarukawa, the food is here.

Please enjoy.

Let's dig in!

Thank you for the meal!

What’s with these people?

What is that?

Don’t be shy. You should eat before it’s all gone.

I wasn't being shy…

Welsh onion? It’s my favorite.

Thank you for the food.

It’s so spicy.

What?

What’s in here?

These are Welsh onions, right?