I Demonstrated My Survival Skills during Camping Troubles, My Boss's Attitude Changed…
I Demonstrated My Survival Skills during Camping Troubles, My Boss's Attitude Changed…
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00:00I'm Riki Ogawa, 24 years old, just your average working stiff.
00:05I've always been called a slowpoke when it comes to work, lagging behind the rest of my colleagues.
00:10But there's someone I look up to at the office.
00:14Hey, Riki!
00:16That project you turned in earlier, you gotta redo it. Put some actual thought into your work.
00:22S-sorry.
00:25She's the one, Reina Miura, the head honcho.
00:29Always serious, always a tough nut to crack for everyone else. But you see, I've got mad respect for her, because...
00:37Um, could you maybe, you know, walk me through it?
00:43Guess I have no choice.
00:45Whoa, she's so close!
00:47So, what's giving you trouble?
00:50Well, um...
00:52She's actually pretty nice, huh? Even after all that scolding, she's helping me with my work.
00:59I need to work harder to earn her approval.
01:02A loser like him, no point in teaching him anything, right?
01:07And then there's my colleague, Charao Yabatsugi.
01:10I'm always the butt of his jokes, cuz I can't get the job done.
01:14Come on, you're always broke, probably didn't even bother studying. That's why you can't get anything done, man! Your own fault!
01:22It's not like I'm that broke.
01:25No point fronting! I saw you last week, all raggedy and walking around downtown. I ain't forgetting that, man!
01:34Opinions are like, whatever, but speaking out loud like that is not cool.
01:39Exactly! I think Riki is doing his best!
01:42Huh, whatever. You all probably think the same as me, don't you?
01:46Hehe.
01:48It's fine, really. It's my fault that the whole mood's gone sour. I've got to work harder so I don't get teased like this.
01:59One fine day, the company planned a mountain camping trip for Team Bonding.
02:04Oh, this place is great! Last week was raining, but we've got some nice weather today!
02:10Yeah, but we need to help set up the campsite.
02:14Nah, you ladies just wait here, we got this!
02:19Hey, Chotto!
02:20Come on, you can at least help carry some stuff.
02:24A bunch of grills and a ton of food, that's way too heavy for the ladies, but you're a dude, aren't you?
02:30Huh? It's cause I took charge as the organizer that you guys got to do the heavy lifting! Hehe!
02:36What did you say? You've been dodging work and just focusing on prep.
02:41And you even told us not to mess with the setup. Besides, none of us have been camping before!
02:46Well, it'll work out somehow. Hehe. First, let's split up and pitch these tents.
02:53And, uh, I can't do it!
02:55Same here.
02:57We can't figure it out, even after reading the instructions. At this rate, we're camping without tents.
03:04Don't worry! Let's not give up just yet, alright?
03:08Y-yeah!
03:10Hey, maybe you can do it, Chief?
03:13What?
03:13Makes sense. You're always quick with paperwork.
03:17Of course! Who do you think I am anyway?
03:21Yeah!
03:23Um, is it like this? Or that? Oh, this is...
03:30Huh?
03:33Are you okay?
03:34If you can't, it's fine, you know?
03:37No! I got this! I mean, I, uh...
03:40Done!
03:42What? No way!
03:44Ricky managed to set up a tent by himself!
03:47Impressive!
03:48Well, you know, maybe I should set up tents for everyone?
03:52Thanks! That's a huge help!
03:55I'm sorry for causing you trouble.
03:57It's okay. Usually, I'm the one causing trouble at work, so...
04:02Several minutes later.
04:04Alrighty, it's done!
04:06Thanks!
04:07Nicky, but you're quite reliable, aren't you?
04:11What? R-really?
04:16That guy's outshining me now!
04:18Hey, Charo!
04:20Got a lighter?
04:22We don't have any smokers in our company, so nobody has one.
04:25I wanted to light the barbecue, but...
04:29Then leave it to me!
04:31That is?
04:32It's a fire starter! A tool for igniting fire!
04:36I'm gonna be a man here and light it up in one go!
04:40Here goes!
04:41Did something just flash?
04:44You sure?
04:45Looks like the fire's not started.
04:48Huh? It was supposed to... Let me try again!
04:52Several minutes later.
04:56No luck. We tried it too, but it just won't light up.
05:00I can't do it either.
05:02What should we do?
05:03If we don't have a fire, we'll have to eat the ingredients raw.
05:08What?
05:09Uh, um...
05:11If you do it like that, the fire won't start, you know?
05:14To light it with a fire starter, you need to ignite wood chips and hemp twine first.
05:20Huh?
05:21Well, why don't you give it a shot then?
05:24Huh? You sure?
05:25Okay.
05:26Well, I doubt you can do it.
05:29There you go.
05:30Whoa!
05:32Wait, what?
05:33All right, I'm counting on you for this stove too!
05:37Sure thing, otaku!
05:39It's otaku-da, not otaku!
05:42Here too, please!
05:44Got it!
05:45Hey, Riki? Would you let me try too?
05:49Huh?
05:50You know, like, if I learn how to do this, it'll be easier next time, right?
05:55I want to be of help to everyone.
05:57Sure thing! I can teach you!
06:00Um, like this?
06:02Uh, close, but not quite.
06:05Hmm, it's harder than it looks.
06:08Hey, Riki? Would you mind holding my hand and teaching me?
06:13Huh?
06:14I think I can do it properly if you touch and teach me. Is that okay?
06:19Uh, sure.
06:22Well then.
06:23Uh-huh?
06:24Um, I think I'm way too close to her.
06:28Argh! Today was supposed to be my day to shine and be popular!
06:33Oh, I see. So that's why you said not to meddle with the prep.
06:38Yeah, we really owe it to Riki today, huh?
06:41Darn it!
06:44Afterward, I had a great time with everyone during the camp.
06:47I prepared food for everyone and then enjoyed some peaceful moments stargazing.
06:52As a result, the night quickly approached.
06:55Well, I guess it's time to go to sleep.
06:58Hey, Riki? Can we talk for a bit?
07:04What? What is it, chief?
07:06We had some leftover drinks, so would you like to have a drink together?
07:10Drinking alone with the chief? That's like, what a couple would-
07:15Yeah.
07:16Uh, sure. I'll join you.
07:19Ah, thank you. So much for today.
07:24Thanks to you, it seems like everyone had fun at the camp.
07:27It wasn't just me. Everyone helped out too.
07:30You don't have to be so modest.
07:32Technically, it's my responsibility as the boss to lead everyone.
07:37But today, it was no good.
07:39That's not true! I really look up to you, chief, all the time!
07:44Huh?
07:45You're the best at your job, super cool, and always so kind.
07:49I really admire you. I hope to support you someday, so...
07:53That's enough!
07:55Oh, I'm sorry. Did I say something offensive?
07:58No! No need to apologize.
08:02It's just that... I'm not used to receiving so many compliments, so I got a bit flustered.
08:09Man, she's too cute!
08:12By the way, Riki, how do you know so many things?
08:17Well, many reasons.
08:19I probably asked something hard to talk about. I'm sorry!
08:23No, don't worry about it. Let's have a drink.
08:27Okay, then.
08:29The next morning.
08:31My right arm feels heavy.
08:33Wait, chief?
08:35Hmm... No, that's not right, Riki.
08:42I'll teach you properly.
08:44Huh? Am I getting work lessons even in her dreams?
08:48Good morning! Where's chief?
08:51I don't know. She wasn't here when I woke up.
08:54Uh-oh! Everyone's waking up!
08:57She probably went to wash her face in the river. Shall we go, too?
09:01That voice is Otakura! Nice! I should-
09:05Chief! Wake up! It's morning!
09:10What the-
09:14My teddy bear feels oddly solid today.
09:18She cuddles a teddy bear every day?
09:21Hey, don't be half asleep! Wake up!
09:25I think I heard Riki's voice from the teddy bear.
09:30Wha-? Sorry! That was a misunderstanding!
09:34No problem! I'll forget it right away!
09:38I didn't mean for that to happen!
09:40Anyway, it seems like everyone is up. We're leaving today, so we need to get ready.
09:46Right!
09:47A few hours later.
09:49All right, we're ready! Let's go!
09:53Geez, making the guys carry stuff again.
09:56You okay? Should I help, too?
09:59No, I can handle this!
10:01Really, Riki? You're so reliable!
10:04Uh, you think so?
10:07Wha-? What's that?
10:09It can't be! A landslide!
10:12No way! Why?
10:14It's probably due to the rain from a week ago.
10:17The mountain soil soaked up the rainwater.
10:21Normally, it should be fine a week after heavy rain.
10:24But we let our guard down.
10:26In that case, we have to call for help.
10:29Wait, we have no signal!
10:31So does that mean... we can't go back?
10:36We'll be fine! Let's overcome this together!
10:40Yeah, we have to find a way to get down somehow.
10:47Chief's hands are trembling.
10:49She's trying to encourage us, but she's scared, too.
10:52If I don't support everyone...
10:55Uh, guys, I have a suggestion!
10:57Huh?
10:58I remember, this mountain is supposed to connect to other hiking trails.
11:02It's a detour and quite far, but if we all work together, we can make it there!
11:08Huh, who's gonna rely on you, the one who can't do any work?
11:12I believe in Riki, though!
11:14What?
11:15We believe in him, too!
11:16He's been helping us a lot since yesterday!
11:19Thanks, guys!
11:21Chato, if I remember correctly, you had a map of this mountain, right?
11:25Can I borrow it?
11:26Come on, hand it over, Chato!
11:28Ugh, fine, take it!
11:32But you don't know the directions, right?
11:34No worries!
11:35As long as I've got the sun and a wristwatch, I can figure out the direction!
11:40Check this out!
11:41By aligning the hour hand with the sun,
11:43the middle of the area pointed to by the 12 o'clock direction on the watch is south!
11:49What?
11:50That's amazing!
11:52A few hours later...
11:54We've... been... walking... quite a bit...
12:01Be careful where you step!
12:02It's muddy around here!
12:04Yeah, got it!
12:08Careful!
12:10Y-you okay, Chief?
12:12Yeah, I'm fi-
12:16What's wrong?
12:17I'm sorry!
12:19I think I twisted my ankle a bit!
12:21What?
12:22But it's just a little painful!
12:24I'll be fine, don't worry!
12:26Let's keep moving!
12:27Don't push yourself!
12:28We're in the middle of the mountains!
12:30Look, I'll carry you, so stay still!
12:33Huh?
12:34But I can't let everyone see me like this!
12:37What matters now is your injury!
12:39So, Chato, can you hold the stuffs I was carrying?
12:43What?
12:44Why would I?
12:45You really gonna say that?
12:47Riki is carrying the Chief!
12:48Let's all pitch in!
12:50Arrgh, fine!
12:53A few hours later...
12:54Let's take a break here for a moment!
12:57Y-yeah!
12:58I'm hungry!
13:00Do we have any food left?
13:03We finished everything yesterday!
13:05Well, I'll go look for something!
13:07Wait!
13:08It's dangerous to move like that!
13:10But I haven't been helpful during this camping trip!
13:15As everyone's boss, I should be of help!
13:18But making everyone worry like this...
13:20It's not like that at all!
13:22Leave it to me!
13:24What?
13:25Relying on your subordinates is a noble part of being a boss, isn't it?
13:29Chief, just relax!
13:31Yeah, but...
13:33What do we do with no food?
13:35See that river right in front of us?
13:38A few minutes later...
13:39There we go!
13:40It's done!
13:41Are you really doing this?
13:44And with that self-made spear?
13:46Yep!
13:47Wait for me, guys!
13:49All right!
13:51We actually did it!
13:52Is it really safe, though?
13:55It'll be fine!
13:57I'm sure!
13:59Boom!
13:59Sorry to keep you guys waiting!
14:01Huh?
14:03There was this huge taimen!
14:05Let's all eat it!
14:06Wow!
14:09Incredible!
14:11But seriously, who are you?
14:14Uh...
14:15Well, maybe it's time to spill the beans!
14:19The truth is, my grandparents live deep in the countryside,
14:22and they've taught me survival skills ever since I was a kid!
14:26Even now, I spend my holidays camping in the mountains,
14:29and never skip my daily workouts!
14:31So that's why Charo saw you walking around town in those ragged clothes, huh?
14:36That's right!
14:37But this isn't the first time I've been misunderstood!
14:40Back when I was a student, they called me a pauper!
14:43So when I started working, I didn't tell anyone about it!
14:47Stuff like this can be embarrassing, so...
14:50No, don't say that!
14:52I actually think it's super cool!
14:55In reality, you've been a lifesaver for everyone!
14:59You should be proud and wear that badge of honor!
15:02You saved us, too!
15:04And there's no way we'd tease you!
15:06You're awesome!
15:08We won't make fun of you, either!
15:10Thanks, guys!
15:12Man, but Riki, you've been working seriously all along!
15:16Even if you're poor, it's the ones who make fun of you who are messed up, right?
15:23Yeah, definitely!
15:25Honestly, Charo hasn't done anything since yesterday!
15:30Shut up!
15:32I'm the one who's usually better at work!
15:34You just happened to shine this time!
15:37Nope, that's not true!
15:39His success comes from years of hard work!
15:44With dedication and effort, you'll shine, too, in your work!
15:47I believe that diligent Riki will outshine you someday!
15:52Well, I won't admit it!
15:54I don't need help from a guy like him!
15:56I'll make it out on my own!
15:58Hey, wait up, Charo!
16:00Going alone is dangerous!
16:02Shut up!
16:04An hour later, we made it down safely!
16:06However, Charo didn't manage to get down, so a rescue team was dispatched!
16:11After getting lost in the woods and crying for a while, he was eventually found!
16:16He returned to work a few days later,
16:18but it seemed he'd lost the trust of everyone due to this incident!
16:23And even now, I'm doing my best at work to support my fellow colleagues!
16:27But...
16:29Ugh, I made so many mistakes today!
16:32It's okay, Riki!
16:33You'll get better at it, I'm sure!
16:35Thanks!
16:37By the way, why are you always so nice to me, Chief?
16:41Well...
16:43I...
16:44I've fallen for you...
16:47Huh?
16:48You were amazing when you saved us!
16:50Let me teach you about work...
16:52and love!
16:54Really?
16:56Of course!
16:57Well, to be honest...
16:59It's my first time with romance, too, but...
17:02Let's learn together, okay, darling?
17:05Yeah!
17:06I can't believe it!
17:07Getting together with my dream girl!
17:10I'm in heaven!