Synopsis

Utsumi Takayuki, age 42, works in the Planning and Sales Department 2 at Hinode Advertising Co., Ltd. One year ago, he transferred from the indoor Operations Department to Planning and Sales, but his awkward communication skills, clumsiness, inefficiency, and lack of assertiveness have been problematic. Due to these personality traits, his sales performance consistently ranks at the bottom. Department Manager Dozono Shoko constantly reprimands him.

 

Utsumi’s only pleasure in life is skipping work to visit public bath houses during weekday afternoons, followed by quenching his thirst with beer. Despite feeling guilty about being absent during work hours, he cannot resist the temptation whenever he spots a bathhouse. Today, too, he calls the company with the excuse “Something urgent came up…” and eagerly enters a bath house. After paying the 460 yen entrance fee, removing his suit, and entering the bathing area, Utsumi’s ultimate moment of bliss awaits him…