Shoujiki Fudousan Season2

TO AN UNFORGETTABLE YEAR OF BONDING WITH FRIENDS

And so, Momoka is the last member on the mixed relay team.

MOMOKA UMEMURA SAICHI NAGASE

Baison's the slowest out of all the girls, yeah?

22 YEARS AGO

Our class can kiss that win goodbye.

-Stop it. -Who said that?

Nagase?

SAICHI NAGASE (AT 15)

You're right! Baison's pretty slow.

I'll bet she'd even lose to a grade schooler.

Hey!

So blunt, Nagase!

But don't worry, Baison.

No matter how far behind you get, I'll overtake them all in the last round.

You will?

Is it really… Baison?

Yes.

It's been a while, hasn't it, Nagase?

It certainly has!

-Do you know each other? -Yeah.

This is Baison. We went to middle school together.

Baison?

My last name was Umemura.

I get it. It's another way of reading those characters.

Baison.

But now, I'm Jakuson.

Wakamura.

MOMOKA WAKAMURA

-We got married last year. -I see.

SUNAO WAKAMURA WORKS AT A DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

Now we'd like to buy a house.

PURCHASING CONSULTATION

We've been to a few realtors, but then I recalled you were a realtor.

Appreciate it.

Can I ask who you've seen so far?

We've been to Minerva Real Estate.

Interest rates are still unpredictable.

MINERVA REAL ESTATE

As such, we recommend Flat 35, which has a fixed interest rate.

Flat 35?

Yes.

Flat 35 is a maximum 35-year plan.

The interest rate is fixed for the entirety of the loan,

so the payment plan couldn't be simpler.

What do you think?

Well…

I'm sorry, could we have some more time to consider--

Well, you see, this is a hot piece of property you've got right here.

You're better off signing up now--

I understand.

Please take your time.

We're always here to help.

It felt like they were trying to rush us,

and like they were desperately trying to push this Flat 35 on us.

FIXED INTEREST RATE UNTIL MATURITY

Flat 35.

We had some clients just last week

complaining that Minerva was pushing Flat 35 on them.

Allow me to explain.

A Flat 35 loan is a maximum 35-year loan with a fixed interest rate until maturity,

made in conjunction with private and government-backed financial institutions.

KEY FEATURE NOT FOR INVESTMENT PURPOSES

Because the interest rate is fixed,

the repayment plan is simple.

No guarantor or prepayment fees are required.

It's also great for the self-employed or those in a new job.

NO RATE FLUCTUATIONS EASIER APPROVAL

However, the rates are often much higher than with a standard home loan,

and with a fixed rate, you can't benefit from falling interest rates.

The property must also meet certain conditions before you're eligible.

So you see, there are pros and cons.

Minerva only told us about the pros.

What do you think we should do?

Leave it to me.

I'll find the perfect place for my old classmate.

We can trust Nagase.

-Let's go with him. -Sure.

Thank you, Nagase.

Of course.

And I must say, you're looking so much more youthful than me--

And is that because you got work done?

What?

I know. You only use the expensive cosmetics.

That's it. That must be why.

Don't say that.

But in any case, you can leave it to me!

Leave it to me!

Pasta!

Pasta? What kind of pasta?

Carbonara!

Carbonara?

-With egg. -With egg?

THE HONEST REALTOR 2

EP 5 OF 10 THE PRICE OF GOOD INTENTIONS

I think we should set aside whether Flat 35 is right for you or not,

and instead focus on finding you the perfect home.

The perfect home?

Do you have anything in mind

in terms of location or how many rooms you'd like?

Anything in mind?

Weren't you into oil paintings at school?

Are you still doing that?

You've got a good memory.

I'm still at it.

In that case, maybe you'd like to have a room for your art?

Try and have a think about what exactly you'd like from your home.

I get you.

What do you think?

Well, I want a nice, comfy home

with you in it.

Thank you.

Let's go through your initial requirements.

FLAT 35

You can rest assured as a freelancer with a Flat 35 loan.

You don't need a guarantor.

This is the best home loan for those who are self-employed.

REALTORS BENEFIT FROM FLAT 35 LOANS AS IT ATTRACTS MORE BUYERS

You're eligible after only one month of continuous employment.

Ready to take the plunge?

Thank you so much!

-I'll prepare your contract later. -Really?

Let's use that to buy our home!

Hello, this is Ryoma Kamiki from Minerva Real Estate.

Hi, this is Sunao Wakamura. We spoke a few days ago.

About that property you suggested,

do you mind if we cancel it?

Really? That's a shame.

I'm sorry.

I know you went through a lot of trouble to find it for us.

It's fine.

May I ask why you've changed your mind?

One of my wife's old classmates is a realtor.

We've decided to go with them.

Then you'll be in good hands.

May I ask where they work?

It says here, Tosaka Real Estate.

Kamiki!

That family flower shop looks set to take the Flat 35.

Is something wrong?

Higashino. I need your help.

Of course!

Where is Ms. Hanasawa?

Ms. Hanasawa? I'm not sure.

I haven't seen her around in a while.

I'll bet she's given up.

Am I right?

STORE FOR RENT

SEVEN MINUTES ON FOOT FROM KOKUBUNJI STATION

CAN BE USED AS A RESTAURANT

-Sorry. -Be careful.

LUNCHTIME SPECIAL COFFEE AND DESSERT

ALL 850 YEN

AT OUR EXPENSE

Mr. Nagase.

How about these for Mrs. Wakamura?

They're all good.

-Thank you. -No worries.

I've got another matter to deal with, so I'm off.

Another matter?

Yeah. See you.

If you're free, Tokage, can you look for properties around Nerima?

-Did you guys date? -What?

Wakamura's wife.

Baiden?

Baison. And no, we were just classmates.

Stop trying to probe and go find some properties.

We can trust Nagase.

Thank you, Nagase.

BITTER SWEET NISHI KOKUBUNJI

Here we go.

VIEWING

Wow, it's really bright in here.

Amazing.

Wow! This is beautiful!

It's 20 years old, but the previous owners took great care of it.

And it's 60 square meters.

Feels so much bigger.

-What do you think? -Yeah.

It's 13 minutes from the station and has a shopping district nearby.

And at 37 million, it's within our budget.

Just what we wanted. I knew you could do it, Nagase!

I told you to leave it to me.

-Thank you so much! -Don't mention it.

Here, look. It has a nice view too.

You're right!

Which way is the shopping district?

It's one house over in that direction.

-You can walk there. -I see.

It has great lighting.

Yeah, you could do laundry here.

Let me know if you want to see it again.

Sure, will do.

Thank you so much for this.

No worries.

It's beautiful. Thank you so much.

There's a park nearby too.

Really? A park would be nice.

It's a lovely place.

SHOJIKIMON