Tea Friends (茶飲友達)

Next, it's a report about elderly people and solitary death (lonely death).

On the 6th of this month, within Taito Ward, Tokyo...

A man in his 70s was found deceased at home, having passed away approximately three weeks ago, within Taito Ward, Tokyo.

There was a case where he was discovered.

The ward's caseworker...

Visited the residence several times, but...

Couldn't notice any abnormalities for an extended period.

Experts mentioned that the caseworker...

In the current serious shortage of personnel..

Amidst busy tasks

Perhaps they were unable to adequately grasp the users' situations amid their busy tasks.

Considering the nationwide issue of personnel shortages,

If they could have noticed the person's SOS signals a bit earlier,

Wondering if they couldn't catch it...

He truly expressed regret, saying it's unforgivable.

Yamashita Miho will now bring you the nationwide weather.

Hokkaido is mainly influenced by low pressure, especially on the Sea of Okhotsk side...

Good morning.

Please be cautious of the stormy weather.

Northern Japan, especially along the Sea of Japan, may experience intensifying rain.

Please bring an umbrella when you go out.

In Hokuriku and San'in regions, the sunlight will reach widely, creating a calm and expansive sky, but...

In the afternoon, there are scattered areas marked with rain, so...

When going out, it might be a good idea to return home early, just in case.

What are you going to eat?

- Maybe sanma. - Sanma, huh?

It's expensive, you know.

Tea friends.

It's gyokuro tea.

Thank you.

Thank you for the call.

I am a tea friend.

Mom, I came to visit you.

This, a towel... I brought things like towels.

Here...

- Should I leave it here? - Ah, thank you.

Yeah.

How are you feeling?

I'm fine.

Tears are flowing.

The hotels around here are mostly fully booked even though it's noon, aren't they?

It's probably just old folks around here.

Until what age are they working, I wonder.

It feels somewhat... guilty, doesn't it?"

It's fine, because they're enjoying with the pension they earned.

It's said no longer about money and possession there.

Hey, let's stop using that kind of language.

I'm sorry.

Hey minori..

- Yes. - Minori seems to prefer that elderly individuals

engage in quiet activities like basking in the sunlight. Is that correct?

Indeed.

By doing that, everyone makes someone an outcast and turns it into a taboo,

increases loneliness among people.

Happiness isn't just about doing the right things.

It's educational.

I kept you waiting.

Thank you for your hard work.

Thank you for your hard work.

Yes, thank you for your hard work.

- Mana. - Yes.

That new customer, was really delighted.

He said he'll become a member.

That's great.

- Thank you. - Yes, let's set off.

- Please. - Yes, please.

That's a clever idea. This is regular paper, right?

It was also in yesterday's evening paper, a three-line advertisement.

But, isn't this kind of on the borderline, pushing the limits?

It's okay. Only those with antennas will notice it.

Did we have something like this before?

I bought it.

Oh, really? Where?

- At the supermarket. - Supermarket?

It's right there, at the supermarket.

Huh? They sell it at that supermarket?

- 25. - Ah, young!

- When I think about it, I'm young... - Yeah, you are.

relatively speaking, like a great-grandchild.

Thank you for your hard work.

Well then, let's start the meeting.

Yesss.

Did the results from last week already come out?

Great! How did it go?

There are 82 new members.

Excuse me, sorry.

- We're starting the meeting. - I'm Sorry.

Oh, there are 82 new members. The rest are existing members.

Yes. Currently, the total number of members is 820.

The Tea Girls consist of 45 members.

Our goal is to have 1000 members, you know.

Hey, don't you think it would be better to use social media a bit more for promotion?

Well, I think a three-line advertisement in analog form would be more effective.

No, no. Their generation is seriously always messing with their smartphones.

- Hey. - Yes.

- Let's eat. - Hey, Taniguchi.

Can't you post it on the local community bulletin board or something?

With a casual post like 'Recruiting circle members,'?

Ah, understood.

Because we are the safety net of this town, you know.

Let's create a new normal together, everyone.

Understood.

Oh, right. Yesterday, we received a complaint someone got burned with ho water.

- What's that? - Seems like something was heated too much.

- Tell me later. - I've done that before too.

- It was dangerous when I microwaved it. - Microwaved it?

Good morning.

What's up with that person?

- Am I doing it? - That's right. Remember it.

Alright.

Thank you for calling. I'm Tea Friend.

Thank you, yep

Yes, understood.

Mr. Aizawa in Oshiage Apartments, Has requested for Kayo.

Ah, and also?

- For the new customer at 2 PM, Ms. it's Mariko. - Yeah.

I'll attend on her place.

Alright.

- Have a safe trip. - Yes.

Have a safe trip.

- Oh, thanks for your hard work. - Good job.

Yes, it's work.

Kayo, Mariko, standby. Kayo is available for option.

- Please prepare a cooking apron. - Alright.

- Yes. - Yes, thank you.

Please have Ririka standby as well.

Wait, where's Ririka? Huh?

She's not here.

Excuse me.

Where were you going? Please stay put.

I received some oranges from the neighbor.

Hey, it's your turn for a request.

Thank you for waiting.

If you encounter any troubles, please contact me immediately.

Understood.

- Kayo, tea set. - Hm? Oh.

Um, sorry to bother you.

I wonder if I'll get paid today.

Again?

Since you tend to spend what you have, We've decided to give you monthly payment.

You know, I want to give pocket money to my grandchild.

Alright.

I'm off.

Have a safe trip.

It's already finished, huh.

We are the future senior generation, and...

We define ourselves as pioneers of a new lifestyle.

Being able to seek fulfillment in lifebeyond what is expected of the younger generation...

Because it's the first time in history.

Therefore, at our club..

Introducing a tea companion with our Sencha Course, and...

For those who desire a relationship a step above, we offer...

We have prepared a Gyokuro Course for you.

For our customers, we serve tea brewed with high-quality tea leaves.

You simply purchase the tea as you wish.

Even if something were to happen by chance in a closed room,

Well, that's a freedom to love.

Just a bit more...

I would have preferred someone young younger.

Look at you.

Look, she's crying.

It's gyokuro

My wife,

she won't pay attention to me anymore.

Why?

She says, it hurts.

You know..

It's also difficult to refuse, you know?

Moreover

Nowadays, there are various methods, you know.

Young girls wouldn't spoil you like me.

Yeah.

Hey?

- Sorry, I bought it. - Thank you.

- Late. - It's not that late.

Sorry, I'm late.

I got a message saying you caught a cold. You did come.

- she said they want to take a break. - What was it that you wanted to buy?

How about sending the usual fruits?

Did you get a message from Tae saying 'I caught a cold'?

- Is that so? - Yeah, she sent one.

- We have fruits, right? - Yes.

Something like the usual, around 10,000 yen.

Customer.

Can I see the contents of your bag?

Are you alright, Mom?

Let's go.

You have your reasons, right?

Ms. Matsuko, do you have any family members?

What kind of place is this?

like introducing friends or something,

Network development and all.

After that, we intrude on old peoples house.

I'll be visiting and taking care of him,

In a broad sense, I'm a home helper. Mainly, taking care of things downstairs.

We're a call girls for serion citizens.

Mana?

It's all right she wont Tell anyone.

You won't say anyone about me, right?

Everyone is shining, aren't they?