Evaporated: Gone with the Gods Episode 3: Sugimoto! You Bastard!
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Dec 12, 2023 Dive into Sugimoto-san's intriguing transition from successful golf course owner to van driver. Explore the harsh realities of Japan's golf course industry, facing overwhelming financial pressures and ominous debts. Discover the emotional turmoil tied to cultural expectations of responsibility. Personal stories reveal familial ties and the deep impact of debt on relationships. As dark secrets unfold, the investigation into Morimoto's disappearance adds layers of intrigue to this gripping narrative.
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Sugimoto's Background
- Sugimoto-san, a former golf course owner, now works for Saito-san's yonige company.
- He comes from a prominent Kyoto family, adding pressure to maintain a successful image.
Golf Course Deposit System
- Japanese golf courses use a deposit system, requiring repayment after a set period.
- This system, while seemingly risk-free, can lead to massive debt if profits are insufficient.
Debt Collectors and Yakuza
- As Sugimoto-san's debt grew, increasingly intimidating debt collectors, including Yakuza, began to appear.
- Their presence at his office created a hostile and unsettling environment for his employees.