Great Pretender (GREAT PRETENDER)

IZAKAYA CHICKEN

You're from the waterworks bureau?

Yes, did you know water contamination is growing due to weather irregularities?

-Is that true? -Yes, it is. What's more,

we're having each residence install a water filter.

A water filter?

We can give you one at a reduced cost.

We don't need it.

No, wait, it's the law.

-It's already been decided. -I don't need it.

Please leave!

BEWARE OF WATERWORK BUREAU IMPOSTERS

Thank you very much for contacting us.

We're the ones most affected by those water bureau imposters.

I realized right away that this is what the flyer mentioned.

I can't believe they're using water contamination

to target elderly people.

Don't look down on elderly folk.

We have more life experience.

When's the last time I looked here?

What was that part about increasing contamination?

Right.

Sometimes the water processing plant can't keep up.

Looks like you're fine.

It's within range.

-Within range? -Yes.

There's no immediate effect on the body, so don't worry.

No immediate effect?

It's within a range that's deemed safe by the law.

Would it be harmful to a one-year-old?

My daughter often comes by with my grandkid.

If it worries you that much,

this filter type can remove 99.9 percent of the water's harmful substances.

But it's a little pricey.

You can't put a price tag on your health.

Gosh, that grandma was so suspicious of me though.

It was a piece of cake.

-Here, good work. -Thanks.

Edamura, you're a genius.

Well, yes.

I guess I am.

Wow, look!

It's Toyotomi Hideyoshi! It's a sign I'll take over the country.

Excuse me, you dropped this.

Oh, it's mine.

Hey, give it back. I dropped that.

I'll take it to the police.

I told you it's mine.

Tell that to the police, please.

Fine, you want a ten percent reward, right?

I guess that's fine.

How about 2,000 yen?

Here's your reward.

Oh, what a waste.

Speaking English so fluently must be nice.

My old lessons pop into my head.

I bet the newspaper bills inside gave him a shock.

Tourists are loose with their money

and assume that Japan is safe.

"Welcome to Japan!" is all you need to say.

As expected of someone born in the 90s.

The trick is to let them hold the wallet.

Humans don't like to let go of things once they have them.

You're definitely the number one swindler in Japan.

Thanks.

-And such exquisite skill. -I guess so.

Kudo, that's a nice watch.

Oh, this?

Things have been going well since I teamed up with you.

Don't get a big head living stylishly.

Right, because your hobby is living cheaply.

You don't get it, capsule toys have a certain charm...

Is something wrong?

Did you mix them up during the switch?

There's no way I'd screw up.

That's true.

-Then... -Did he do this?

That foreigner?

No way, how would he do that?

Did he switch it when I first handed it over?

No, there's no way he could do that.

Go around the back.

Then you three should stay here.

Yikes, it's the cops.

How did they find this place?

What should we do? Can we wait it out?

We can't. Let's split up and run.

-But to where? -How about the ceiling?

Edamura, stay safe.

-Yes, you too. -Hey, they ran outside!

Go around the back!

I'm going the same way, so let's share the ride.

Thanks a lot.

You're...

He's also a swindler.

A trader?

Very tasty.

Los Angeles, huh?

Skipping town now isn't a bad idea.

Jackie's handprint...

I'm sorry!

Next flight to Los Angeles, please.

One moment.

The flight is full, so you'll be on a waiting list.

I'm sure someone will cancel.

Is something in your pocket?

What?

Why would you bring that in here?

I have no clue! Wait, does that mean I can't get on?

Wow, so this is Los Angeles.

Don't worry, you don't need to do seiza.

EVERYTHING FROM THIS POINT WILL BE TRANSLATED TO JAPANESE

Stop messing around.

Make me mad and you won't get off easy.

So cute.

Don't laugh!

If you keep making fun of me,

-you're going to be in so much pain. -Don't pull, this shirt is expensive.

Movie producer Eddie Cassano

was released on bail for one million dollars.

I've worked myself to the bone to expand

this country's entertainment industry.

The charges this time...

What movie was he famous for?

The Razzie Series.

I don't know it.

Finally.

Well then, I'm going to go do some work.

Who are you swindling?

I'm having an acquaintance look at the haul I got from Japan.

All right, how about this?

I'll sell it at a higher price than you.

If it goes well...

300,000 yen?

And you'll become my henchman.

Doubling down, huh? Interesting.

If I win, you'll be my assistant.

It's decided.

Then let's get you suited up first.

How is it?

You look like a geek rather than an intellectual.

Yours is really different from mine.

You look pretty good too.

He'll have the same watch as me.

Yes, sir.

A tie pin would be good too.

This looks smarter than a pocket square.