連続百名店小説『独立戦争・上』第八話【寿司百名店TOKYO 2/100】 : Sukiyabashi Jiro

The female idol group Tsuna no Tebikizaka46 is losing its popularity. Watanabe Tateru, who serves as the group's special ambassador, tried to ask producer Fuyumoto to recognize the members' autonomy, but his younger brother Kakeru, who controls rival group Hizaka46, twisted the message to say that the group would be "completely out of Fuyumoto's hands," which led to an independence turmoil. Due to Fuyumoto's pressure, the media was forced to report unfavorably on Tsuna no Tebikizaka. *This story is fiction. It has no relation to any real person or organization. It has no relation to any real person or organization. It's important, so I've said it twice. If you just want to read the review, please skip the parts enclosed in [ ]. ☆History so far 1. Araikawa https://s.tabelog.com/smartphone/reviewer/014810282/review/detail/B483478977/ 2. Piatto Suzuki https://s.tabelog.com/smartphone/reviewer/014810282/review/detail/B483613071/ 3. Aldebaran https://s.tabelog.com/smartphone/reviewer/014810282/review/detail/B483671804/ 4. La Hulotte https://s.tabelog.com/smartphone/reviewer/014810282/review/detail/B483721566/ 5. Pizza Strada https://s.tabelog.com/smartphone/reviewer/014810282/review/detail/B483820808/ 6. Amatomura Yokota https://s.tabelog.com/smartphone/reviewer/014810282/review/detail/B483939978/ 7. Bulgaz Ada https://s.tabelog.com/smartphone/reviewer/014810282/review/detail/B484090391/ First of all, regarding the Tsuna no Tebikizaka46 independence scandal that has been in the news every day, we must apologize to everyone here. Until now, we have taken a reporting stance that made it seem as if the Tsuna no Tebikizaka members were at fault, but we have received many complaints asking why we have not reported on the members' explanation. We are very sorry for having continued to ignore the basic principle that reporting must be fair. There is pressure not to report on the Tsuna no Tebikizaka independence scandal in a way that is convenient for the members. I would like to focus on the claim by Tsuna no Tebikizaka special ambassador Watanabe Tateru that the "declaration of independence was fabricated," which could not be reported until now due to this pressure. "Damn, TV Nippon reported it!" Kakeru said in anger. "And the show hosted by a popular anchor has changed course. This will make the public lean more and more towards Tsuna no Tebikizaka." Fuyumoto also cannot hide his impatience. "But they haven't lifted Kono and Gumi's suspension. And it seems like new seeds are smoldering. Before we even think about independence, we could even disband." "Disband, you know..." The day after the news was published, the members came to the joint office of Hizaka and Tsuna no Tebikizaka, where three staff members with gloomy expressions welcomed them. "It's been hard on everyone... All the staff except for us have quit." "Huh?! You're kidding..." "Only three people?!" "Last night's courageous report by news ichi seems to have only infuriated Fuyumoto-sensei. It seems that management has also had enough, and the staff who quit have transferred to management of Kidenzaka and IMC." "Some people were even determined to use the know-how and reflections of Tsuna no Tebikizaka's management to make Ao-kun a top idol..." The members were stunned, having suddenly lost their backing. Some burst into tears when they saw the Hisaka members getting along well with Kakeru and the other staff. "Tateru-san hasn't quit, has he?" "No, I haven't. They probably don't know yet..." As Tateru was eating lunch, a member informed him of the mass resignation of the management staff. "All the staff quit?!" "Yes... only three people remain." "Three?!" "We don't have a manager, makeup artist or stylist!" "That's tough... what will happen with meet and greets and music show appearances?" Even though they've lost popularity, Tsuna no Tebikizaka is still a major idol group. It's extremely difficult to run it with just three people. 」 「うん。 English: ``Tateru-san, would you be willing to become a full-time employee?'' ``Full-time employee, yeah... I'd love to, but I also have a day job.'' ``This is not the time for that!'' ``...'' ``Tateru-san, you care about Tsuna no Tebikizaka more than anyone else! We need your help, Tateru-san!'' ``I'll talk it over with my boss at my day job. Oh, I know someone who might be able to help out. His name is Okubo, who I met at Kyoko's graduation concert. I'll give him a call.'' ``It's been a while, I'm Watanabe Tateru.'' ``Oh, Tateru-san. What's going on with Tsuna no Tebikizaka...'' ``There's invisible pressure being exerted. The truth is, today, most of the staff have decided to resign...'' ``What do you mean...'' ``Okubo-san, would you be willing to become a full-time employee and support the members?'' ``Okay. I'll do it.'' ``Thank you! And you said yes without hesitation.'' ``We made a promise that night. Let's get through this emergency.'' After that, Tateru also managed to take a leave of absence from his day job and join the management. With only five staff members, they immediately head to the recording of a TV Nippon music program. "Sorry, everyone. Please do your own makeup." "Tateru, help me carry the costumes!" "Okay, I'm on my way! Okubo, please gather up all the members' comments and pass them on to the director." "Understood!" The recording of the music program ended without a hitch, but there was still a lot to do after that. It was fine to check the blog because I could remember how to do it right away, but for things that required professionalism, like editing the official YouTube channel and coming up with a live performance plan, they had no choice but to rely on the other members. They also did sales to acquire jobs, but their image had been damaged by the series of independence turmoil, so they were struggling. 】 One Saturday afternoon, Tateru took Miku, a member of the group, to Sukiyabashi Jiro in Roppongi Hills, which they had made a reservation for more than a month in advance. "Finally, my favorite Sushi has arrived." "I don't eat much Sushi, but the other day I went to Komatsu Yasuke with Kono and it was really delicious. I'm sure Jiro's is also top-notch." "It's a restaurant I've always wanted to visit. It's all thanks to you, Tateru, that I was able to visit." However, Tateru was worried. There were many reviews saying that the chef was intimidating and scolded his apprentices even in front of the customers. Some people also pointed out that the chef had strong political beliefs. Tateru hated restaurants that made customers feel tense the most. When they entered, there were two male customers and a foreign couple. The chef was talking to the couple about China, but because they were from Taiwan, his tone was gentle. Soon after, he greeted Tateru and the others and asked what they wanted to drink, but he had prepared to order nothing fancy so he decided on beer for now. ["Miku, the drama you starred in was well received." "You mean 'Old Woman's Clinic'? That's a good memory. I want to pursue acting." "The slope is also a stepping stone for actresses. I'll try to get more acting jobs in the future." "Thank you. I want to do a sequel." "Next time, I want to be involved. We were mostly working separately last time..."] The first thing that came out was a flounder. I was taken aback by its sudden appearance and forgot to take a photo. The sweetness of the meat came out when I had chewed it about 70%. While I was summarizing the feedback, the next material came right away. Crisp squid. It was crisp, but the flavor density was low. I didn't have time to drink the beer and ate a large scallop. It didn't have a bad smell, but it was so big that I got tired of it. Also, as many people pointed out, the vinegar in the rice was too strong, and depending on the conditions of the day, it numbed my mouth. As a result, it was difficult to feel the goodness of the material. After a minute or two, it was red tuna. There was a lingering hint of sweetness. Here, the chef whispers instructions to his apprentice. I thought this was the start of the Spartan training that had been rumored by word of mouth, but it ended calmly. It's a wild guess, but perhaps he was acting all good because there were no Westerners or Chinese around. Still, there was no time to calm down before the chutoro. The refined umami of the fat. This was satisfying, even without the rice. Before I had time to savor the aftertaste of the chutoro, the gizzard shad was served. The topping was big, with the deliciousness of the meat filling the mouth and the gentle acidity was great. Ark shell. The tempo was so good that I wanted to describe it as "furrin fan fan furrin fan furrin fan fan fan." It's up to the individual to decide whether they prefer the texture of the bling-bang-bang-born or the bling-bang. Horse mackerel. Not very distinctive. Homemade salmon roe that wasn't seasoned too salty. It's said that if it pops and blends with the rice, it becomes like rice with raw egg on top, but I think the ingredients will be happier if you respect the identity of the salmon roe. However, as expected from a first-class restaurant, the aroma of the seaweed is good and very appetizing. First, eat the tail of the prawn, then the head with the miso. This feels like just putting shrimp on rice, and the strong acidity makes the dish not harmonious and it remains in your mouth. The miso on the head tries to mediate the taste, but there is no sign of a ceasefire. Tateru's brain is beyond processing capacity and he forgets about the next dish. Before he knows it, the red sea urchin has arrived. When he bites into the trembling sea urchin, the rich taste changes to a watery taste, and the aroma of the seaweed combines with the taste of the seaweed to give it a seashore taste. Straw-grilled bonito. The fragrant aroma of straw-grilling lingers until the end, and the flesh is pink and bloodless, making it stress-free. It's superb. Here, the chef again instructs his apprentice. The chef points out that the apprentice is moving inefficiently and that he should use his head more when he works, but his excitement is about 30% of what he had imagined from his preparations based on word of mouth. Given this, the current situation at Tsuna no Tebikizaka is far more dire. The conger eel melts away in a flash. It takes just under 30 minutes to get to this point. It's served so quickly that it's hard to believe it's a meal that costs over 20,000 yen. From here, everyone adds their favourite toppings. Next to Miku, who adds flounder, purple sea urchin and clams, Tateru is not so keen. He decides to just order the otoro, which had caught his eye. However, it feels weaker than the chutoro. The strong acidity of the sushi rice must be having a major effect. The gyoku comes out and the course is finished. While the aroma of the shrimp is strong, it also has an interesting sweetness similar to that of Castella. Then, he listens intently to the chef's theory on training. "Training is called training because it's hard. If it wasn't hard, it wouldn't be training. Conversely, if you can overcome training, you can overcome any difficulty." "Jiro-san is still making sushi at the main store at 99 years old. He says he still wants to pursue making delicious Sushi. If you keep your attitude of seeking evolution, you can keep going without damaging your health." "No matter how many staff members we cut, if we get tired, it's over." "That's right. Tsuna no Tebikizaka's potential isn't over. We'll do what we can. We'll do our best to get work." The basic course fee of 24,200 yen had been paid in advance, so we paid for the additional beer and fatty tuna here. "5,100 yen... If beer is 1,000 yen, then fatty tuna is over 4,000 yen?" "Tateru-san, that's first-class." "I never thought I'd learn about first-class sushi from Miku." "Leave it to me when it comes to Sushi!" [When Miku and Tateru returned to the office, they saw the members arguing. ｢There's no way we'd go independent｣ ｢Even if we got back together like this, do you think we'd be able to continue working as before? We'd have less staff and there's no guarantee the pressure would go away｣ ｢But going independent is out of the question! We can release a single and do live shows｣ ｢What are you all arguing about｣ ｢Some of the members have said they want to go independent｣ ｢Wait, who's saying they want to go independent...I see, it's mainly the non-selected members｣ ｢Honestly, we have nothing to lose. We're more afraid of staying the way we are...｣ ｢I understand how you feel, but isn't that a bit selfish?｣ ｢Even if we stay the way we are, we'll eventually lose our jobs. So we should go independent and look for new possibilities!｣ ｢Wait a minute, you guys. Fighting isn't like Tsuna Tegakizaka.｣ ｢Let's get along...｣ ｢If we stay the way we are, what will happen to Kono-san and Gumi-san?｣ ｢Ah...｣ ｢There's a high chance they'll leave the group. I think they can bring them back if we go independent.｣ ｢Maybe they should go independent after all...｣ "Isn't that fine? We're both older than you, and even though Gumi-san is the captain, she just wants to stand out..." "...Hey, what are you saying!" "I think so too. It's about time we let someone younger take the captaincy. The seniors at Tsuna no Tebikizaka are letting their influence run wild." "Stop it! That's how ungrateful they are!" "Tateru-san, you've got your act together already..." It was the moment when the embers within Tsuna no Tebikizaka finally exploded.