The Confidence Man JP (Konfidensu Man JP / コンフィデンスマンJP)

"When I was in the darkest time of my life,

my belief that Troy did indeed exist...

ultimately did not forsake me.

How lucky I was.

Heinrich Schliemann."

While traveling without a planned destination in mind,

I chanced upon this village.

Clean air and unassuming scenery.

It's the kind of hometown every Japanese wish for.

Hello. - Hello.

Thank you for waiting.

Thank you for the food.

Sorry, is it not to your liking?

Not at all.

The flavor is so simple.

I'm sorry. Things at the countryside are...

No!

I'm touched.

This bowl of noodles contains the heart of you both.

My soul has been cleansed.

You are flattering us.

Without a beautiful heart,

it's impossible to make this dish.

The Hometown Ramen.

I want to name this bowl of ramen the Hometown Ramen!

As you please. - As you please.

Compared to it, I'm much too dirty.

Dirty?

My life is filled with too many regrets and hate.

I couldn't tell at all.

I grew up in a terrible environment.

Maybe you should choose your friends more wisely.

I know, but...

Excuse me. Sorry. - That's enough.

There's this horrible woman that takes advantage of people.

Do you mean me?

You can still hear me criticizing when you're asleep.

I didn't name anyone.

Of all the people I know,

there is only one idiot that would cycle...

all over the country thinking that he could find himself.

That's none of your business.

I didn't name anyone.

Let's finish up your story.

On the way back, I saw a sign outside the village.

"Hometown Mall construction site."

I got curious,

so I went back to the ramen shop to ask.

I heard you'll be able to buy the local produce there.

A famous expert on regional redevelopment is in charge.

They'd be able to revitalize the businesses here.

Make sure you come back then, young man.

That's right! - Yes, I will!

That happened two years ago.

So did you keep your promise and go back?

Yes. I thought the village returned to its prosperous days.

But Richard...

It was all a scam by the manipulative advisor.

Don't interrupt!

The Hometown Mall was never built.

The words on the sign changed though.

"Industrial waste disposal site."

It has become even more desolate than before.

What a shame.

The construction of the Hometown Mall never started.

One day, they were informed that the mall has been sold...

due to unforeseen circumstances.

They were told it would be turned into a disposal site.

It was probably the plan all along.

Everyone here is old.

We have no energy nor power to oppose them.

Even if we want to move, we don't have the money.

This village...

is done for.

It was such a beautiful village.

In short, they were cheated by a heartless advisor.

I said that already.

He is that advisor.

Hey, not bad.

With that face, he'd have no trouble tricking the village elderly.

Madarai Mitsuru.

Looks like a big catch.

The law and police turned a blind eye,

so it's our time to act.

Dako, Richard, let's stop the construction!

What did you say?

We're going to stop the construction of the disposal site.

And? - To restore the beautiful scenery.

And?

The end.

Mr. Introspect, allow me to ask a question.

What do we get out of it?

This is not about money.

It's a fight to save the hometown.

Good night.

Dako!

This company is not a charity organization.

Anyway, what is so bad about the disposal site?

It is a necessity.

It's much more useful compared to the other thing.

They lied to the villagers!

The villagers accepted the fact so it's fine.

It's not fine!

You're so annoying!

I'm going to sleep on the bed.

Fine. Go and sleep!

I finally see who you really are.

Richard. - Boku.

It's not that difficult if you just want to halt construction.

That's right. All you need is to dig up something.

An artifact or whatnot.

Like earthenware, pottery, clay dolls or something.

I think you included something odd.

Okay. I just need to dig up something of significance.

Richard, you said you have an amazing artifact, right?

The Jomon pottery? It's my most prized collection.

We can stop the construction if something like that is found.

But that is a very valuable item.

That's true.

It contains academic value too.

Is it really that valuable?

Of course.

How I wish I could see it.

Do you want to?

Really?

This is a flame-shaped jar...

made in the middle of the Jomon period.

The intricate details are amazing.

It's very rare to find an artifact still in complete form.

It contains the memories of thousands of years.

Thank you, Richard. I'm going to take good care of it.

No.

I'll be able to save that village with this.

It's a really valuable jar.

I'm so thankful.

Hello, sir.

The president is here.

Good morning.

Well.

The part-timer found it.

I found it while digging over there.

Get back to work.

Yes.

Get to work.

Did Himiko really exist?

Did humans build the pyramids?

The Mu continent might be right beneath your feet.

The truth is hidden underground.

Welcome to the world of the Confidence Man.

Subtitle by VIU & Retimmed Bagikuy

Sorry, Richard!

How did it end up like this?

He crushed it over and over with his foot.

I will do my best to fix it.

Don't blow!

The Jomon period is flying away.

I'll pay you back. I'll replace it with something similar.

An ancient artifact's value isn't about how much it's worth.

You're here, Igarashi.

I got Igarashi to do some digging.

This is what happens when you act without a plan,

Boku.

Are you going to help me?

Money isn't the only thing I care about.

Moreover, you and I both have no hometown, right?

I understand how you feel.

Dako.

I'd like to try the Hometown Ramen too.

Thank you.

It's nothing.

Are you in too, Richard?

Yes.

It doesn't matter if we're not getting money.

Apart from killing, I'm ready to do anything.

His demeanor changed. - His demeanor changed.

There's no way to do a good job by just listening to others.

What matters is the tradition and history of the land...

as well as local practices.

Madarai Mitsuru.

A highly sought after advisor returning from America.

Has lots of nicknames. Loves fishing for compliments.

His expertise...

lies in area redevelopment and revitalizing rural villages.

In truth, he is running false projects to acquire land...

without spending a penny.

Most of these projects never see the light of day.

Even if implemented, they will be ultimately destroyed...

and resold to become industrial waste disposal sites.

He has made connections with related businessmen,

particularly President Misumi of the waste disposal company.

The two have been good friends since their university days.

Almost every night, they have parties...

at a mansion in Daikanyama with beautiful women.

Madarai's favorite phrase is...

The village elderly are so easy to trick.

Really? - Let's drink!

No challenge whatsoever.

You're amazing.

Hometown Mall? What a joke.

He has no knowledge of the value of artifacts.