My Hawaiian Discovery (わたしのハワイの歩きかた)

Have a drink.

I know that we haven't been seeing each other lately.

I hope you won't be upset at me...

for calling only when I need a favor.

Sorry to bother you.

Actually, I should be the one doing this.

But I just got transferred to a new section at work, and things have been hectic.

You know my wedding will be held in Hawaii.

I need someone who can secure a good venue for the post-reception party.

Your company published guide books for Hawaii, right?

Were you in charge of those?

On occasion, yes.

Awesome! You must have been there several times then, haven't you?

Well...

Will you help?

I'd be so grateful.

Well then. Please give it some thought.

– See you. – See you.

Turn her down, Minori.

None of our old classmates wound go to Hawaii just for a post-reception party.

It'll just be Aiko's fellow cabin attendants and her fiance’s clients.

It doesn't matter.

Her fiancé is rich and has big-name clients, right?

No one will pay any attention to us.

This party is just an excuse to let his clients hook up with her colleagues.

Aiko just wants ordinary girls like us there as hired help.

You don't know that.

I'm sure of it.

Okay.

If you accept the task, she'll ask you for a written proposal.

A proposal?

Outlining the venue, the program as well as details from concierge to cloak service.

"I get so confused if it's not all written down."

She'd say in that sweet voice of hers.

And after you've written it all out like she said...

You've actually done this for her?

She would pick your work to pieces, pointing out typo and grammar errors.

After you finally fixed all these errors, she starts vetoing the contents.

I have a full-time job.

Why should I take so much crap from her helping her out?

So Aiko's dad runs a very established restaurant frequented by politicians.

Since she moves in more rarefied circles than us commoners...

her go-between were always hugely popular.

Kayoko would suck up to her in hopes of getting invited to one.

Then Aiko became a cabin attendant and stopped answering Kayoko's calls.

So Kayoko started badmouthing her.

Nevertheless, when Aiko suddenly asked her to help with her post-reception party...

Kayoko was like "Anything for you."

Hilarious, isn't it?

Kayoko is a woman who spends her downtime in beer bars.

How would she possibly know anything about entertaining in Hawaii?

I guess so.

Although Aiko has her flaws, she doesn't mean to be a pain in the neck.

She just can't help saying "Maybe there's a better place."

She's a terror to work for.

Sure sounds that way.

Congratulations, Tajima!

For me? Thanks!

Tajima, congratulations!

Congratulations...

Way to go, Tajima.

Congratulations...

Thank you.

Is it a boy or a girl?

– It's a boy. – It's a boy!

– Congratulations. – You are too kind.

Congratulations!

The manuscripts are ready.

"Work Your Brain and Raise Your Pay."

"Walking Tour of 300 Famous Eateries."

And "Live Longer by Laughing." Please go through them.

Efficient as ever.

Shall we do something on astrology next?

No.

Let's create a guide book to Hawaii.

We've already done a bunch of those.

I know.

"Hawaii Now!"

"My Personal Hawaii."

"Shopping in Hawaii."

"Hooray Hawaii."

"Feeling Hawaii."

"Hawaiian Ocean."

Enough. You're giving me a headache.

We published all these books without making any trip to Hawaii.

Surprising, but clearly possible.

Hawaii is a hugely popular travel destination now.

If we were to compile a guide to the places only locals go...

it will definitely be a hit.

And to be safe, we can throw in a guide for Hawaiian weddings.

Weddings and local hangouts are totally unrelated. Rethink your strategy.

We can even include a top ten ranking of Spam Musubi at the back.

I'm not convinced.

Boss.

I saw something the other day.

That's a pretty nice car you bought.

It's secondhand.

Every one else here is struggling to pay their rent.

Owning a Porsche has always been my dream.

If word gets out...

everyone might start clamoring for a pay rise.

– Aiko? I'll plan your party for you. – Really?

I'd like to go there right away.

Can you get me a ticket?

– Right away. – Thanks. That'd be great.

– Bye. – Bye.

I'm terribly sorry.

That's...

Aloha. Welcome to the Moana Surfrider.

Thank you.

I'd like another.

It goes down so easily, it's like juice.

Sure thing, ma'am.

You sure can drink.

Are you alone, miss?

She ignored me!

This is so typical of lonely women.

Thank you.

Imagine coming all this way just to snub people.

It's always the lonely ones, I tell you. It's written all over their faces.

Hey, waiter. A crazy guy just came in.

Hey...!

You...

You there!

You're not a guest here, are you?

You look like a bum. What are you doing here?

Hey!

What are you doing here?

Are you collecting bottles for money? I happen to have some money with me.

I'll buy some bottles from you. How much are you charging?

Hey, mister. He's a friend of mine.

Is that right?

Are you hoping I'd be grateful or something?

Excuse me?

You wanted to feel good helping a poor guy out?

What do you mean?

Well. I don't appreciate the gesture.

Even if you don't, there's no need to highlight that fact, is there?

I just wanted to shut that annoying old man up, that's all.

It worked, I feel better now. We're not friend, you're free to go.

But if you plan to hang around, stop flinging accusations...

and join me for a drink, so we can talk trash about him.

You're pretty all right, I guess.

I get that all the time.

Listen...

there's a full-moon party tonight at Haleiwa Beach. Come if you'd like.

Sorry. Looks like I've been invited to another party.

You can come anytime. The party will last all night.

The chairman will be attending the party, so dress appropriately, okay?

Okay.

Now, face each other.

Very nice. Stand a little closer.

Excuse me.

Let's try that again. Sorry.

Minori.

What's with the outfit? You're really overdressed.

You told me to dress appropriately.

Allow me to introduce.

Akane...!

Go that way!

Get off the horse.

Meet up again.

I guess as much. Thanks.

You're welcome.

That's the Hawaii Polo Club chairman. He said he'd teach me how to ride.

This is my friend. Yoshimura Akane. She lives here.

She'll help you plan the post-reception party.

So you're the party planner.

The desire to serve others reflects mankind's most noble sentiment.

I'm not in the habit of saying "Thanks" to dripping sarcasm.

Great. You'll get along just fine.

I'll leave the rest to you.

No... wait.

Shall we ditch the party? It's the same old crowd.

You looked like you were having a ball though.

No, I was just making it fun for them.

But I haven't even met the groom yet.

Oh, he's hard at work selling condominiums over there.

Better not bother him.

Are you new to this kind of parties?

Yes.

Friends of Alan?

Amazing guy.

His products are sold in all big countries.

Alan?

The "horse."

He's the host.

This is his product.

Moisturizer that you wouldn't believe you can find them in the toilet.

But you're here to have fun, so bottoms up.

What is this?

Pineapple wine.

I'll pass.

Well...

before you speak, the president of the winery is right over there.

– It's delicious! – Thanks.

Hi.

I think the flavor satisfies Japanese taste.

Actually, she loves it.

Thank you very much.