Recall (空飛ぶタイヤ)

Akamatsu Transport

I can bow down to our clients and the banks anytime.

But I can't do this.

Is it because...

he reminds you of your younger self?

No, it's not because it's Kadota.

I don't want to lay off anyone.

I don't want that either.

But the way things are...

we can't afford to take time training young mechanics.

I know I'm soft. I know.

But I'll protect all 80 of my staff and their families.

No matter what.

That's my duty as the boss.

Resume: Kadota Shunichi

Thinking back, it was just another day at work.

Akamatsu Transport

RECALL

Am I going to get laid off?

Why are you asking that?

Everybody's saying we might outsource all maintenance.

Come on.

We began as a little repair shop.

My dad and Taniyama made it what it is today.

Why would we outsource the heart of our company?

Mr. lida has been in touch as well.

Well, that's...

Hello, Akamatsu Transport.

Yes.

Thank you for your help.

We're...

a family here.

Why are you laughing?

- Just throw already. - Boss!

Boss! We got a call...

Kohoku Central Police Station

Traffic Investigation Department

She died...

She died?

It was at that gentle curve from Kohokudai to Kaminacho.

The truck dipped when I braked.

By then, it was...

When I came to my senses

I saw her...

lying prone a distance away.

It makes no sense...

Your speed?

Around... 40km/h, I think.

Noticed anything wrong with the truck before that?

No, nothing.

You didn't hit anything prior to that?

The wheel?

The wheel flew off?

How's that possible?

He was heading to Yokohama Eon from Sagami Machinery.

It was a mother and child.

The child had some scrapes.

The mother was taken to hospital...

but I heard she'd died instantly.

Who worked on Yasutomo's truck?

Taniyama put Kadota on it.

Kadota...

Funeral for Yugi Taeko

What the hell are you doing here?

I'm sorry.

Please allow us to offer our...

- Get lost! - I'm sorry.

Is Mr. Yugi...

You're not seeing him. Nobody wants her murderers here.

Get lost!

Get lost... scram!

I'm sorry.

Akamatsu Transport

Housewife Killed and Son Injured in Accident

Freight Company to Blame?

Excuse me.

I'm sorry.

I should have kept a closer eye on him.

I cannot just let you off with a warning, Kadota.

We'll be investigated soon.

We could be shut down because of your negligence.

What's that look in your eyes?

Get out!

You're fired.

We're from the Transport Bureau.

Who's in charge?

Me.

We're here to carry out an inspection.

Kindly supply us with these documents.

Operations records and staff rosters.

I'll use this desk.

Bring the documents here, please.

I'll use this.

Wheel diameter, one metre.

Weight, 150kg.

How did it fly off?

Boss.

Look what we found.

It was in Kadota's locker.

His checks went beyond the legal requirements.

He even made his own check sheets.

He went the extra mile to do his job right.

I shouldn't have blamed him.

I'll go see him.

Yes?

Are you... Shun's boss?

Yes, I am.

I thought so.

Please, come in.

Shun.

Shun has told me a lot about you, sir.

I was going to tell you.

We're getting married.

I see...

I'm sorry, Kadota.

You went above and beyond your call of duty.

I should've trusted my staff.

I was wrong.

I hope it's not too late to say this...

but will you come back?

Somebody needs to take responsibility.

That somebody shouldn't be you.

It should be me.

Please, Kadota.

Come back.

Kadota Check Sheets

It's true your staff have been thorough.

And you passed our inspection.

The Transport Bureau's too.

So why did the wheel fly off, Mr. Akamatsu?

The public's taking a keen interest in this case.

You can't pass the buck...

I'm not trying to pass the buck.

Hope Motors is analysing the cause.

Let's wait and see.

Before we take action.

Yes, I've heard about the accident diagnosis.

But I'm just in charge of sales...

I haven't seen our truck

since your people took it after the accident. Please.

The result means life or death for us.

Just ask your head office.

We have a longstanding partnership, don't we?

We can't possibly divulge that.

Yes, of course.

You're in charge of sales

so you do the explanation.

Stop bothering us with your constant phone calls.

Of course. Understood.

I'll do as you say.

Sorry? What do you mean by that?

I mean what I said, literally.

We can't use Akamatsu now.

Wait a minute, sir.

We'll compensate you in full for your cargo.

It's not just about the cargo.

I don't want to say this, you know.

It's all over the newspapers.

That's bad for us.

The accident is still under investigation.

We may not be to blame.

Isn't it because of faulty maintenance?

Our maintenance was fine.

Please let your superiors know.

If we lose Sagami Machinery...

You've received our best service for the past 10 years.

The wheel flew off.

What else can it be, if not faulty maintenance?

Bank Of Hope, Jiyugaoka Branch

I'm sure the police will find out the cause of the accident.

I came today

to request for additional financing.

Financing for?

Working capital.

For cargo compensation and more.

Can you loan us 30 million yen?

You've lost your contract

with Sagami Machinery, haven't you?

Yes.

Other clients will fill the gap.

A loan of 30 million yen

wouldn't exceed our peak balance to date.

Filling the gap may take time

but we can repay your loan.

Only if we agree

to refinance you like before, correct?

Yes...

We depend on your continued support. We've been doing business together for years.

Yes, we have.

However...

your track record isn't the only factor here.

The issue now... is compliance.

Banks have a social standing.

If we finance a company involved in a crime...

our ethics would be questioned.

I'm telling you there is nothing wrong with our maintenance work.

You're saying we're involved in a crime?

Mr. Akamatsu.

Would wheels come off by themselves?

I've done everything I can, but...