Like Shooting Stars In The Twilight (黄昏流星群)

Matterhorn, Switzerland

When life's halfway point approaches

many adults look back over their life and

think about their future.

Then, many dream of throwing themselves into the heat of

the moment that burn in their spirit again before they die.

The job that will be remembered long into the future...

Something that they can lose themselves in...

Or, passionate love...

Like a shooting star in the evening twilight,

it may become their last shining moment.

These restless grownups with so much passion in their hearts,

are called "the shooting stars in the twilight."

TASOGARE RYUUSEIGUN

Episode : 1

Sorry, I'm sorry!

KANJI TAKIZAWA Bankers for life...

I believed that back then.

WAKABA BANK, SHINJUKU BRANCH.

I started working for this bank 28 years ago because

it was a stable and good-paying job

Everybody thought it was the elite-track back then

KAORU SHINODA Good morning. Good .

General Manager Kanji Takizawa

Please.

The closing average of Tokyo Stock Exchange

was the largest increase of this year.

Due to this inflationary economy, many people are spending

more money, and many young people are out in town.d

Please. Excuse me.

After the economy bubble burst,

the banks' standpoint changed dramatically.

This year's number of bankruptcy cases was the worst

after the economic meltdown.

The total debt was also the worst after the war.

The Nikkei Stock Average is plunging.

What's going on? Please explain!

We ended up pushing some small businesses toward

bankruptcy by withdrawing their credit.

I felt, "I didn't become a bank employee to do this."

But it was inevitable.

One of the four major secunty firms, Yamaichi Shoken, is

considering a voluntary closure.

Hokkaido Takushoku Bank is...

Some financial firms closed or readjusted.

After so many mergers, thr employees my age tripled.

My promotion became three times harder.

You. again?

General managers have nothing to do?

Mr. Ono, you are very special.

There is a new business plan that will spotlight your tal nt

Please look over this plan.

Ken Ono. To improve our record,

I had to beg people who were much younger than me.

President, please come to another bar with us.

PRESIDENT OF WAKABA BANK Kotaro Hata. You love drinking, don't you?

EXECUTIVE OFFICER Masayuki Kaneda. I just want to be with you, sir!

Moriguchi and Takizawa.

I only had ten year to go before my retirement

It seemed my path towards the goal was bright.

I believed that was the crucial moment.

Katsuhiko Moriguchi. Good job, Takizawa! We are in good hands!

I dedicated my life to this bank for 28 years.

The payout was supposed to be an executive officer position

in headquarters.

I was supposed to end my career in this bank, nicely.

- See you. - Thank you for your hardwork.

Are you working late again?

Sure.

Did Ueda prepare this financial statement?

Why are you reviewing it?

Our work environment is reformed, so I can't let

young people work overtime. I have no other choice.

Go home, Shinoda.

Okay.

Adultery is a taboo in the banking industry.

I wasn't going to let my lust ruin my career.

Wakaba Bank Headquarters.

Mr. Moriguchi, good morning! Good morning!

Good morning, Mr. Monguchi.

Hey! Are you getting awarded for your branch's top

performance today?

Yes, sir.

Shinjuku's business performance soared

People are talking about you alot here.

Thank you.

There may be an announcement about your promotion next month.

I'll be looking forward to seeing you here!

Yes, sir. Thank you.

Takizawa

MARIKO TAKIZAWA It's open!

- Hello! - Welocome!

SATOMI MIZUHARA Are you baking?

Please take home some fresh bread.

Yes! Thanks as always.

This is a gift for you.

Your new book? Thanks.

This is my tenth book.

There is a Reason for Her Death I haven't changed at all in the photo.

Translator : Satomi Ishihara

Sure.

A tie?

Congratulations on winning the number-one branch award.

All of us pitched in.

Really? Thank you.

All of us appreciate you, Mr. Takizawa.

We all love our boss.

You are scaring me.

I wish i could work for you forever.

You will forget all about me when you get a new boss.

He comes home late every night?

Sure, he works on weekends, too.

He says he has customer consultation sessions.

Do you think he is really working?

What?

What if he is having an affair?

No way.

Wow, are you confident?

No, but adultery is a big/Ntaboo for bank employees.

I see. Takizawa senpai is not making a stupid mistake like that.

He is a very logical person. I want this one.

How about you? Anything interesting?

Anything interesting? Do you want to see something?

The photos from our last date....

Really? Show me!

It's so boring!

Your daughter is your love?

Having a daughter is awesome!

I adore her, and we have a Iot in common.

Come on. Misaki will get married and move out some day.

What are you going to do after that?

That's not going to happen anytime soon.

Do you really think so?

I'm home Welcome home.

I went to the headquarters to receive the award.

Are you getting promoted? Really?

I don't know what the future holds.

MISAKI TAKIZAWA What is that?

MISAKI TAKIZAWA My coworkers gave me a tie.

- Can i open it? - Sure.

A girl picked this, didn't she?

There is a card, too What?

Is it a message from your coworkers?

It's a card from the store.

I don't think it fits your image, Dad.

I'm goin to bed.

Good night.

It doesn't fit my image?

I'm not sure. It's not bad.

A girl picked this, didn't she?

What if he is having an affair?

WAKABA BANK, SECOND CAREER TRAINING All bank employees in their mid-40's, regardless of their

WAKABA BANK, SECOND CAREER TRAINING position, have to take this mandatory training.

I heard someone called it "the twilight training."

Eighty percent of us will be transferred or reassigned soon.

This training prepares you for that.

- Takizawa! - Hey!

HIDEKI INOUE Hello, Mr. General Manager. - Stop it!

You don't need this twilight training.

You're going to be promoted to work in the headquarters?

No.

Hey, Yokoo It's been a long time!

HIROSHI YOKOO Hey, Yokoo.

Yoko.

Please have a seat.

My daughter is my best friend.

I don't have many good friends my own age because

I got married right after college, had my daughter, and was

busy raising her.

My husband is too busy at work and don't have time

for us. But we are doing fine.

I think we are pretty happy.

I want to introduce someone to you, Mum.

Who?

Is it a boy?

Sure.

Is that right?

Can I invite him to our house next week?

Can you tell Dad to make some time for me?

You should ask him yourself.

But he is never home. Please!

Aren't you happy?

What?

You don't look happy.

That's not true. I'm happy for you.

I'm just surprised.

I didn't think you'd get married this quickly.

Okay.

I wonder what he is like.

Okay.

Yokoo, wait!

It's been a while. How have you been?

I am getting transferred to another company soon.

It's Hatada Pharmaceutical Company.

It's not one of our affiliated companies, is it?

Are they our client?

Cheer up. Don't take it so hard.

Some people find their hidden talents in new companies.

Remember Adachi who went to a food company?

Give me a break. You don't care, do you?