Ep. 1990: Kirimaru struggles with competition from a new odd-jobs agency
Aired on May 30, 2017
1990
Kirimaru faces a decline in part-time job requests due to the opening of a new establishment in town that promises to handle any task. Shinbei advises Kirimaru that he cannot compete unless he adopts a strategy of profiting through loss. Consequently, Kirimaru begins offering services such as dog walking and babysitting without charge. This approach aims to undercut the rival agency's business model by providing free labor, despite the initial financial loss. The episode highlights Kirimaru's attempt to adapt his work ethic to survive the new market competition in the town.
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