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Atsushi was pursuing his studies to become an architect and dreamed to work with his father who runs a construction company. But everything falls apart when his father was deceived into guaranteeing a substantial amount of bad loans for a friend, thus losing the company and falling ill of shock. Desperate to make quick money and help the family by any way he can, Atsushi seeks employment as a waiter at a luxurious night club called “Mint Candy” in Kabukicho, the hottest, craziest, and the most competitive underground bright-light district in Tokyo, where the “hostesses” are the leading stars, while the male waiters are literally their slaves. One day, Atsushi couldn’t stand such unfairness and spontaneously stood up for his bullied colleague, ending up being bullied as well. In need of money, he has to endure everything. Until one day his future began to move in an unexpected direction when he met President Todo, the charisma of the underground entertainment world.
Directed by —, Kuroi Taiyo leans on a strong ensemble — Masaru Nagai, Takeshi Ihara, Waka Inoue — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2006.
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