Wait!
Wait! Wait! Wait!
Wait!
Hey, W-Wait!
I said wait!
- I'm sorry. - Ah, sorry.
Wait!
Come on.
Hey, Jiro. Wake up.
I'm sorry. They found out.
They found out? What the hell did you do?
Same to you. What did you do?
Forcing attendance cards on people.
Because this girl insisted on going to class in my place.
Moguri - one who pretends to be member of the group, to sneak
Right, Moguri-chan?
Moguri? What does he mean by Moguri?
What? Are you not a student here?
Yes, actually, I've been sneaking in to study.
I'm a high school graduate. I usually work part time.
Ah...
I am Sana Narukawa.
Oh, I'm Ko Suzaki.
So that's why you were running away.
Oh, and if my credits are revoked, it's your fault.
The only reason I got caught was because Professor Kuriki had his eye on me.
What if I'm the one who gets banned?
- Huh? - Huh?
- Don't complain about being a sneaker. - Don't act big, you damn skipper!
Both of you calm down.
Why are you doing this?
I really wanted to be a normal college student.
But...
I just couldn't.
I am from a single mother household, so I had no money.
Here you go.
Thank you very much.
The person who always stood beside me
was not my friend, nor my boyfriend, but my little sister.
I heard you went to Skytree.
- Let's buy matching ones. - A matching one? I like that.
Whoa, seriously? I'm jealous.
I couldn't keep up with the conversations around me,
so I started retreating to the library.
Then one day...
Unicorn Company CEO WearLab Inc.
SACHI HANEDA
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
SACHI HANEDA
From a store clerk making 800 yen an hour to CEO of a billion dollar market cap company!
With the power of IT, any disparity can be filled.
A light came on.
Oh, I'm sorry.
In this world, there are regional, economic, health,
and many other disparities.
I want to change all that with this one thing.
That's my entrepreneurial spirit.
Can I ask a question?
Go ahead.
Can a poor or a high school graduate
become an entrepreneur?
- A high school graduate? - Is she serious...
It's a lot easier than getting a job at a big company.
You want to start a business?
Yes.
My dream is to
create a place where all people can learn equally.
That's a wonderful dream.
Thank you very much.
Many people like me are unable to go to higher education for family reasons,
or have difficulty attending school because they don't fit in,
or are unable to find a satisfactory educational environment.
I would like to eliminate the educational disparity with the power of IT.
That's what inspired me to start Dream Pony three years ago.
From a high school graduate with no money
Summer
to a young woman CEO of a start-up company that now leads the next generation.
Current Imperial Era (May 1, 2019 to present)
This is truly a success story of Reiwa.
No, it's not.
"Aim for it! NEXT Leader Special"
Sana's talking about that again.
How many times have we heard that poverty story?
I'm so fed up, I'm so fed up. Back to work.
What kind of app is the Dream Pony launching?
Dream Pony's goal is to
create a place where all people can learn equally through the power of IT.
Based on our free and fun learning app,
Study Pony
Study Pony, we are developing an EdTech business
that combines education and IT.
A learning app that allows students to study as an avatar of themselves
has become very popular due to its novelty.
National Language
Arithmetic
English
Critical
Departure
Moment
New
Slip
What are your future plans?
It's...
We're working on it.
Our goal is to increasingly
expand our business and become a unicorn company.
Like Mercari and Uber before us,
we will start from scratch
and in 10 years grow the company to a billion or more in market cap.
We are dreaming big.
Ah... I'm tired.
Good job, Poor Girl.
Shut up, Young Master.
I don't have a choice. It's the kind of story that gets coverage in the media.
I know.
Thanks for your hard work, CEO.
Thanks for the coffee.
Is the bug fixed? Is it working?
Jiro and Meg are on it now.
- Okay, how about that? - Okay.
CLEAR
A communication error has occurred Please try again in a few minutes
Error Code:
A communication error has occurred
Please try again in a few minutes
Error Code:
Ah, it crashed again. Seriously, what the f***...
Damn it, there's still an error in the coding somewhere.
Pull it together, Stupid Jiro. I'm gonna bury you for real.
Can you not do that? Hey, hey...
What was the error code?
I didn't check.
- Then let's check it. - But she said she's gonna bury me.
STUDY PONY
Number of Users (All)
Takashi Shirogane
Yes, this is Narukawa.
You know why I called you here today, don't you?
I'm guessing it's about the app's stagnant user base.
95 percent of startups disappear within three years.
If performance declines any further,
your company will be gone in six months.
Shirogane, you're in charge. What do you think?
We can't let Dream Pony die.
But we've been trying our hardest to support them.
As long as you're in business with the capital we've invested in you,
you need to take it more seriously.
Generally, the growth rate is too slow.
Even if it's a Dream Pony,
it needs to run like a cheetah, not a pony.
Amazing! That's Mr. Takanawa for you!
- Yes, sir... - Please be more
self-aware as a company.
As a company...
I like young people, starting their businesses with vigor
but it's a close-knit group that still has that student mindset.
Honestly, you're just playing house.
It all fits. It fits, but you didn't have to say it like that.
You're right, this could work.
As expected, you're a genius. Ko. I love you!
- You're too close. Back away. - We really are the best team.
- The best! - The best!
- The best. Hey, hey. - Hey, hey.
- Sana, welcome back. - Oh, welcome back.
I'm back.
What did Mr. Shirogane say?
He advised me that it's time
to start thinking about a new service for the next stage.
I agree. We're not getting any new users.
Sure, it's bad if we don't think about it.
- Come on, let's do it, let's do it! - Aye!
This is really the best.
- The best! - The best.
- Ko is the best. He's so smart. - Jiro is the best and so handsome!
What do I do...
Ko!
You lied earlier, didn't you?
He said if things don't change, this company will go under.
So he told me to get our growth rate faster.
But to speed things up, we need more manpower.
But we can't afford that now that the business is so bad.
We haven't come up with a new service yet.
I don't even know where to begin...
Oh, sorry. It's my job to think about that, right?
I just complained about it.
We should...
hire new people.
Huh?
Actually, I've been thinking about it for a while.
Ideas that were new three years ago
are now being copied by other companies and losing its freshness.
In order to change the current situation,
I think it's best we bring some new wind in.
Why the long face, Poor Girl?
It's gonna be alright.
Yeah.
Then let's first find some immediate assets
to help us all move forward.
Okay. It's settled.
What do you think of this caption?
Perfect!
Yeah, okay.
"Will you join us and change the future of education?"
See the one on Instagram? That Dream Pony?
- Yeah, I saw it. - They're recruiting members.
That one is quite young, isn't she?
- Isn't it only their 3rd year, right? - Yeah, yeah.
Sana Narukawa's company, right? What kind of a company is it?
Isn't it in education? EdTech was it?
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Black head, white cheeks.
Tie pattern around the neck. That's a Japanese tit.
Hey, hey, wait up.
You're not just carelessly chasing birds, right?
Quitting the company at that age...
That's insane.
Please.
Manager Kotori, I'm off to Nagisa Store for business.
Nagisa Store, huh? I wonder how's President Tsuruta's doing?
- Give him my regards. - I will. I'm off.
- I'm off! - Safe travels!
He made a mistake the other day. Itou is under you, right?
He's being transferred to our subsidiary, Inaho Loans.
What... wait a second.
If it's about the leaked transaction records,
it's because they had system trouble. It's not our fault.
Someone has to take responsibility.
Well, there's talk of bringing you into the board if it settles down.
Well, isn't that good for you?
Good...?
Why would that make you quit?
Protecting your subordinate. Don't act cool.
It's not like that.
It's just that I found new things I want to fulfill.
What do you want to fulfill?
The dream we most want to fulfill
is stability. Stability.
A kingfisher, a female...
No... ah, it's a male.
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This company...
An environment where people from all over the world can learn equally and enjoyably
Sana Narukawa
Application Engineer
Ko Suzaki
Engineering Manager
Jiro Kuriki
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Dream Pony Co.
INTERVIEW VENUE
Several
Days
Later
Today is the day of the interview. I'm so nervous that my glasses are fogging up.
No, what should we do about Jiro's being nervous?
Cause ya look like a creepy geek.
Sana, today
a cute,
demure, angelic lady should be hired.
Like me?
Hiring Criteria
Ability to work independently
Newness
Honesty
There are 3 hiring criteria.
The first is the ability to work independently.
First group, you can come in.
When I was in college, I was the president of a club.
We can't afford to train people now.
Priority will be given to those who can take initiative to do what is best for the company.
...I am confident in its sustainability.
Ability to work independently
What has happened recently that caught your attention?
It's called World Minor Sports...
Second is newness. The IT industry is constantly changing.
We want to hire people who are aware of what's new.
I sensed its potential.
Third is honesty. If they're honest, they can absorb a lot of things.
Honesty
What are your weaknesses?
Not being able to think quickly may be my weakness.
Excuse me...
Are you here for an interview for Dream Pony?
- Yes. - Oh, me too.
The interviewer?
Oh, we're in the same group.
Let's do our best.
It's hard to find someone who has all three.
Yeah...
Can I call in the last group?
Yes, please.
Please excuse me and thank you for giving me time today.
Timeout. Timeout. Timeout.
Why is there an old man like that?
He's a former banker.
Is it a famous place?
No, maybe he wants to fund us.
Excuse me...
I'm sorry, Mr. Kojima. Please take a seat.
Oh, it's Kotori.
What?
It's often mistaken for Kojima, but it's Kotori.
I'm sorry. It was very rude of me.
No, no, no. I'm sorry too. I have an unusual last name.
Excuse me.
First, please briefly introduce yourself.
From Kotori.
Yes.
Thank you for giving me some of your valuable time today.
I am Satoshi Kotori.
I have a Bachelor of Education degree from National Gakugei University,
and I have been working for Inaho Bank for 26 years.
In recent years, I was appointed branch manager of the Tachikawa branch,
but I could not give up my long-held dream of being involved in the education business
and this is how I took a new step forward.
I turned 48 last month,
and your job description, which said that all ages are welcome,
encouraged me a great deal.
I will go into this with a fresh mind like a rookie.
Thank you for your time today.
Okay, timeout.
It looks like he came here for a normal interview.
Who the hell wrote "all ages are welcome" in the guidelines?
It can't be helped, these are the times we live in.
Excuse me...
Oh, Mr. Kotori, thank you very much.
- Please sit down. - Yes.
Next, Mr. Morimoto, please.
Kaito Morimoto, a 2nd-year in the Dept. of Engineering Information Science at the Japan Mechanical Engineering College.
While majoring in information science and engineering,
I'm studying algorithms for image analysis, blockchain and metaverse,
and I've also been developing my own renderings as a hobby.
Thank you very much.
- Let's continue— - I'm good at math and won the Math Olympiad when I was in the fifth grade.
I'm not interested in awards or records,
but I'm the youngest ever, and I won a robot contest in Singapore
when I was in high school, even though I had a cold.
- The paper I wrote will be released next month... - Mr. Morimoto, that's enough.
I can take online classes for college credits and work full time. Thank you very much.
Did you catch that?
Some of it are a bit on the nose, but I know he's amazing.
Thank you, Mr. Morimoto.
Now, we'll move on to the Q & A session.
Mr. Kotori, you worked for a bank for many years,
but were you associated with the IT industry too?
No, not at all.
- Not at all? - Yes.
I was in charge of a number of local companies,
mostly long-established ones.
Many of them even now keep paper ledgers.
Any programming experience, what languages are you proficient in?
Language?
I am ashamed to say that the only language I am fluent in is Japanese.
I have passed the Pre-1 Kanji Aptitude Test.
Oh, I'm good at C, C++, C#,
Python, Rust, Go, Swift, and Kotlin...
Why are you talking?
Go is simpler and more efficient
Unity and UnrealEngine are the most popular game engines...
- It's chaos. - The rendering engine I'm developing will easily
integrate with existing game engines...
Can we send them both out now?
Yeah.
- Real-time rendering... - Mr. Morimoto, that's enough.
Yes.
And lastly, I'd like to ask you to promote yourselves.
- Lastly? Already? - Any questions for me?
We have heard enough from you.
Give us what you can contribute for Dream Pony
in a 30-second pitch.
Pitch...
What's a pitch?
Think of it like a short presentation.
Oh, presentation. Certainly.
He gets full marks for honesty.
Let's start with you, Mr. Kotori.
Yes.
I am a complete amateur in the field of IT.
However, your company's philosophy of
using the power of IT
to create a place where all people can learn equally
strongly resonates with me, and so I've come here.
I may only be able to
contribute my life experience of living in society for 26 years.
But I hope that together with the young people here,
we can seriously change the future of education.
So please, I hope that you consider me.
Excuse me...
Did I say something strange?
Oh, no.
It was a hot pitch. Thank you very much.
Next, Mr. Morimoto, please.
30 seconds. 30 seconds.
All right, go ahead.
Um, Mr. Morimoto, promote yourself...
What I can contribute is this.
Amazing...
This level for a college student...
I adjusted my own rendering engine by incorporating existing 3D assets.
With this technology of mine,
I can make everything more realistic.
Well, but unless your company's 2D is cheaper and better,
that's a different story.
Sorry about it being cheap.
Amazing...
Excuse me. Excuse me.
So that's what it means to contribute, huh?
What?
Today, for the first time in decades, my heart is racing.
Thank you very much.
Ah... What's with those last two?
- I'm so tired. - Yeah.
However, Morimoto's technology is definitely an immediate asset.
No, no. He talks arbitrarily and won't stop.
Poor communication.
There's no way that guy can make it on our team.
But with that technology, we might be able to come up with some new services.
Sana.
With him around,
I feel like there would be more and more possibilities.
I think he'll be a great stimulator for the team.
I agree with Sana.
Even you, Ko.
So do you have that technology then?
Don't blame me if something happens.
Okay.
Hired
What about Mr. Kojima?
Mr. Kotori!
We'll reject him, right?
You know, it made me happy to know that he was interested like that.
But that old man's way older than any of us.
He's far from being an immediate asset.
Rejected
- Let's do it again. Ready? - Ready.
- That's good. - Okay.
Oh, Sana. Welcome home.
I'm home.
Doing that in front of someone's house, what were you thinking?
You're bothering the neighbors each and every time.
Because the background over there is so cute.
- Wanna see? - No, I don't.
Did you even call Mom yet?
- That you're over here again. - I did, I did.
She won't see it because she's working.
- Oh, Iri, dinner? - I had spaghetti aglio e olio with my boyfriend.
- Wanna see? - No, I don't.
Has your boyfriend switched again? What about being the soccer team's ace?
Now he's the basketball team's ace.
He made a dunk shot again today. Wanna see?
No, I don't.
Asking in return, how about you?
When will you fall in love?
When was the last time you got kissed?
Oh, that's right. Laundry. I have to do it today.
Sana?
You work from morning till late at night and eat convenience store foods.
Living like this,
does your heart flutter and throb?
I do every day. I'm thrilled and nervous.
That's for work, right?
I need my sister to have a great love life and be happy.
Mom and I both feel guilty.
It's not all about marriage and love, you know.
With the money I earn, I can buy a washing machine
and wash my clothes this way.
That's all your sister needs to be happy.
Okay.
How's Ko? Is he doing well?
Ko? Why? He's fine, though.
As I recall, he's the son of the president of the Suzaki Real Estate Group, right?
Yes.
It would be great if Ko was your boyfriend.
That Young Master is just my business partner,
nothing more, nothing less.
I'm digging in.
It's a pity you can't enjoy a beer after taking a bath.
I don't wanna be told that by one who's such a failure with alcohol.
Anyway, I wonder if Sana's okay.
What is it?
Being a CEO is hard.
It's hard when you're around people who keep whining. It's a lot of responsibility.
Worried about Sana at this very hour?
That's love.
I told you it's not like that.
Now we're just business partners.
How about you? When will you fall in love?
I should be asking that.
So this is the rumored rejection email notice, huh?
It really is a fate for us old men to be rejected
for reemployment. Drink. Drink.
The "all ages are welcome" was a big lie.
In every generation, old things just get thrown away.
- But it was fun. - Huh?
It was fun.
That's why I got this.
Hey, hey. What did you buy?
Don't tell me you're not going to give up?
You know, most startups go under.
I've made up my mind.
- I'm off! - Have a nice day. Take care.
Yeah.
Major Telecommunications Company Cyber Mobile Replaces CEO; New President is Sachi Haneda
What!?
Jeez...
Hello?
Ko, have you seen the news?
- News? - It's Sachi Haneda. Sachi Haneda.
Expectations are high for the next stage.
We are looking forward to hearing what she has to say.
Major telecommunications company...
Thank you for the food.
What is Ms. Sachi Haneda's challenge in this new world?
Entrepreneurial Training.
Japan is now said to be an underdeveloped country for entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurial Training
The world is seeing the birth of one unicorn company
after another, especially in the U.S. and China.
In Japan, only a few companies did
and there are three reasons
as the cause of this delay.
Lack of a place to foster the entrepreneurial spirit.
Fear of Failure in the Japanese Market.
And...
difficulty in raising funds.
Our company's first contribution
is to provide financial support.
Without money, companies cannot grow.
So we're starting up this way.
The name of the project is the Unicorn Creation Project.
A limit of 10 promising companies will be selected.
Each will receive 100 million yen.
100 million!? You mean they'll give it with no return?
That's so generous.
We are eagerly waiting to take on the challenge for everyone
who is serious about becoming a unicorn.
Let's do it.
Let's apply.
- I knew you'd say that. - It's 100 million, after all.
It's not just about funding.
If we can connect with President Haneda through this project,
she may give us management advice as well.
You're right, she is the person you have always admired.
Yes.
First is the application screening.
It's rare to find a female CEO in her 20s.
- We have a pretty good advantage, right? - Indeed...
- 100 million! - 100 million!
Let's work for 100 million.
Don't push yourself too hard.
I know. Thanks.
- Good night, then. - Yeah, good night.
I once met President Haneda at a special lecture at Keisei University.
Since that day, I have admired the entrepreneurial spirit of President Haneda, who is also a woman.
I also decided to start my own business.
Several
Days
Later
Ready? I'm opening it.
Now regarding the result of
you have not been selected
we cannot meet your expectation
What? Not selected?
No way. There must be some mistake.
I'm sorry, everyone.
Switch it up. Everybody, get back to work.
That's right. Get back to work.
Why do you look so down?
We were lucky just to get in.
Why...
My dream is to create a place where all people can learn equally.
That's a wonderful dream.
I'm going out for a bit.
What? Sana?
I'd really like to meet with President Haneda.
Can you set up an appointment for me?
Unfortunately, Haneda is booked up for the next month.
A month away... Can you do something about it?
Three minutes. Three minutes is all I need.
I'm sorry, but priority for Haneda is given to those with appointments.
Not even for 3 minutes?
What do you want?
Sachi Haneda.
Is that how you address me?
Oh, I'm sorry! President Haneda.
I'm Narukawa, CEO of Dream Pony.
I have applied for the project sponsored by your company.
Ah, your dropping off you're documents?
Why is that?
Can you at least tell me why?
I don't have time.
The power of IT can fill any disparity.
These words pushed me to start my own business three years ago.
Just as President Haneda's fashion e-commerce site
has enabled people to buy the clothes they want regardless of where they live,
I want to use the power of IT to eliminate the education disparity.
What did I do wrong?
The EdTech market you're after,
you know what they say about it in the business world?
- It's... - Unprofitable business.
But...
In the field of education, with birthrate declining,
situations have become difficult,
and users who have gone through the trouble of getting the app
can easily leave it once they have taken the exam.
Funding such a market like that
will not produce a unicorn.
You think because there are so few women entrepreneurs,
that they would pay attention to you?
Besides, you always
sell your upbringing to those around you
to gain their sympathy, right?
What?
I've done a complete background check on the applicants.
So far, you've been getting magazine interviews
and keeping the public's attention.
Because the poor, from a single mother household,
out of school, poor little girl
suddenly became a CEO.
Nothing else except that narrative.
You're aware of that,
and that's why you keep telling the same story all the time,
that's the only way you can compete, right?
What have you
been doing for these past three years?
It's...
There is no future for a company with a CEO who isn't growing.
If you'll excuse me.
Huh? Where's Sana?
Yeah, she's not back yet.
There is no future for a company with a CEO who isn't growing.
Ko Suzaki
Hello?
Hello, Sana? Where are you now?
Huh?
We got a call from a staff at Mori Memorial Library earlier.
You had a meeting at 4:00 p.m., right?
4:00 p.m. - Mori Memorial Library meeting
I'm sorry!
H--Hello, Sana?
Sana's never been like this before.
Let's just go.
I'm sorry I'm late.
I am so sorry for making you wait so long.
Young lady,
you said you wanted to set up a hands-on app corner,
so here we are, waiting for you.
And you're late without prior notice.
I am terribly sorry.
I'll make sure it doesn't happen again.
I'm sorry, but can we pretend we never had this conversation?
What?
We don't have time for student games.
"CEO", I'm sure it's just an empty title.
- Ah, I'm sorry. - I'm sorry.
- What? - President Narukawa.
Why are y...
Oh, no, it's...
This is hay fever.
Here you go.
Sorry and thank you.
It's the time of year for ragweed, I guess.
I guess so.
What is this?
I'm just studying up on this.
I'm sorry if it makes you feel uncomfortable.
But studying up on IT and EdTech, I found it interesting and fascinating.
Once I've gained more knowledge,
I'd like to give your company another shot.
Why are you doing this?
If you wanted to work in education,
there are plenty of other companies.
It's...
Because I sympathize with your philosophy.
President Narukawa?
I...
I talk about big dreams in my interviews.
But the truth is, as CEO,
I haven't really done anything.
All I can do is to show off my poor upbringing.
I'm CEO now
because of the team of engineers who are working on the app,
not because of my own ability.
I have
nothing to offer.
But...
President Narukawa,
as CEO, you have the most important thing.
I was curious as to why so many startups go under within three years,
so I did some research.
At first I thought it was because of funding shortages,
but it wasn't.
The most common reason
is that the CEO has given up.
But from what I've read in your articles, President Narukawa,
you are still holding on to the dream that you had long ago.
The same dream you worked hard to tell over and over again.
I'm sure you are able to do so
because you've had to work harder
and feel frustrated more than anyone else in the past.
That dream now
has become my new dream.
I was able to take the first step,
President Narukawa,
because of you.
Sorry. Shall I buy you some hay fever medicine?
I'm fine.
Thank you.
With the power of IT, we want to create a place where all people can learn equally
As long
as I have this dream, that's okay.
- I think I'll go buy you some. - I'm fine.
I know I sounded pompous, but...
That guy...
It's difficult, isn't it?
You're here because you're worried about me.
Thank you.
More importantly, why is he here?
Seems like he was studying.
Studying?
Studying up on IT and EdTech, I found it interesting and fascinating.
Sana, what's wrong?
Ko, I need your help with something.
Huh?
I've got an idea.
I sent you useful reference materials.
Thanks.
What are you doing?
- Jiro-chan, help us too. - Jiro, you help out.
You need FP to qualify, too.
You know, maybe piano.
And programming too.
Let's see what else is there...
I think it's better if the school's image is as cheerful as this.
If so, why not put in an amusement park or a shopping mall?
We can set up all kinds of gimmicks.
It's late. You two can go home first.
No, I'll do it. I've got the momentum.
You came up with the idea, and we're going to make it happen in one go.
It's always been that way.
Okay.
President Haneda
Nothing you say will change the result.
I'm not talking about funding.
Since I received your scathing advice,
I've come up with a new service, would you mind hearing about it?
I don't have time for it.
- H--Hey... - At least
while I deliver your luggage to your office.
Sure, with the declining birthrate, EdTech may not be a lucrative venture.
But then I noticed it.
Is it only the children who want to learn?
Even adults can learn and take in
new knowledge at any age.
I believe many adults in this world wants to try something new
but they had no opportunity to take the first step.
If we can awaken their sleeping passion for learning
and push them to learn, I think the EdTech market
can eventually be reborn as a much larger market.
So what?
How do you propose to do that?
We want to make this product.
And this is?
It's a virtual school that everyone can attend for free.
Virtual school.
The elementary, middle school, high school, university, English school,
we put all of these schools together,
and create a virtual space on the Internet.
Here, users can come to school using their own avatars
and take classes whenever they want.
A world where users can take the same classes
and communicate with each other is what we hope to realize.
At the moment, it's still an ideal world written on a piece of paper such as this.
Once this is completed,
age, gender, money,
and place of residence
will all have equal access to learning.
I will make sure
that only Dream Pony will make this happen.
What a grand dream.
It's so grand, it makes me laugh.
It would cost an enormous fortune to seriously build
something like this.
World-class technology is also needed,
and you are
going to offer it to all your users for free?
Because that's what Dream Pony stands for.
Impossible.
Are you going to rely only on advertising revenue?
It's never going to be profitable.
It's a long way from being realized.
But...
it's an interesting point of view.
That's a wonderful dream.
Come back and talk to me when you're closer
to making it happen.
Thank you very much.
Now let me introduce you to our newest member.
Hey.
Over here.
I'm Morimoto, and I'll be starting here today.
My strengths are image analysis algorithms, blockchain, 3D...
There he goes again. Calm down, calm down.
Actually, there is one more new member I would like to introduce.
- What? - What?
Come in.
What? Why?
Why? That old man.
I want this person on the team.
You're kidding, right?
True he doesn't meet the hiring criteria.
But then I remembered the most important requirement.
What?
People who share our philosophy.
When I started Dream Pony,
you and Jiro told me
that you wanted to ride on my dream.
I almost forgot the most important thing.
But Mr. Kotori reminded me of that.
I want to work with people who have the same dream.
I will do my best to help in any way I can.
I look forward to working with you.
The same goes for you.
Yeah, company rules. Don't we have to tell them?
Rules?
Always attend morning meetings,
keep the common space clean,
and last but not least, no office romance.
Is the last one necessary?
I know, right? It's really an outdated mystery rule.
It's okay. If there's a romantic dispute in a small office like this,
the whole organization will collapse.
I see.
In startups, love is a gateway to ruin.
Well, I don't think Mr. Kotori has anything to worry about.
- You're so rude. - Worry about it.
It's true.
Taking the picture.
It's a picture for the web page. So smile.
Nothing is funny so I can't smile.
- Smile! - Smile!
- Smile. - Oh, where's Mr. Kotori?
Come to think of it, I haven't seen him.
Why are you dressed like that?
I thought this style was normal for a company like this.
Jobs' Kotori is really funny.
He's got the form for it.
The best!
This is not for an ID photo.
I'll take the picture.
(President and Representative Director)
Sana Narukawa
Started Dream Pony with the desire to "eliminate educational disparities through the power of IT". A remarkable young woman entrepreneur with a high school diploma.
(Chief Technology Officer)
Ko Suzaki
One of the founders of Dream Pony, a talented engineer. Born to a father who runs a major real estate group, he grew up in a wealthy family.
Engineering Manager
Jiro Kuriki
One of the founders of Dream Pony. He and Suzaki were classmates at the university. A beloved character who stands as a balancer for everyone.
Engineer
Megumi Natsui
A returnee to Japan, fluent in languages. A graduate of an L.A. university, competed in the U.S. Business Model Competition. A free spirit, the mood-maker in Dream Pony.
Engineer
Kaito Morimoto
Currently a college student newly joined Dream Pony's team. Takes classes online and works as an employee. Programming skills are very high.
Former bank employee
Satoshi Kotori
At the age of 48, he changed career to Dream Pony. Before that, had worked as a banker for 26 years and also served as a branch manager. His hobby is bird watching.
NEXT EPISODE
We've only just arrived. We're just getting started.
Old man subordinate and his chaotic daily life!
Sorry, I'm not used to looking at chats.
Trouble continues and the mood is grim...
Please follow the rules over here.
Forgive me for asking, but don't you have any pride?
Sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt.
Love takes an unexpected direction! !
You didn't interrupt, it's not a date or anything.
Huh? I've seen you before.
I think I'm gonna run.
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