Kimijima Hayato works for a big manufacturing company; he wants to be successful at his job.
EPISODE 1
No Side Manager Episode 1
After automobile company worker Kimishima opposes his superior, he is demoted to general manager of a factory and must lead its struggling rugby team.
EPISODE 2
No Side Manager Episode 2
Kimishima struggles to find a head coach; he offers the job to an old college acquaintance and rugby star named Saimon, but he isn't very receptive.
EPISODE 3
No Side Manager Episode 3
Hoping to make the Astros profitable, Kimishima works to increase their local popularity; but it requires a showdown with Takigawa over the budget.
EPISODE 4
No Side Manager Episode 4
Sasa makes a mistake that costs the company a 90-million yen deal; Takigawa moves to cut unprofitable divisions, threatening the rugby team.
EPISODE 5
No Side Manager Episode 5
The Astros winning streak continues, but Takigawa's downsizing efforts dampen morale; the team prepares for the upcoming match against the Cyclones.
EPISODE 6
No Side Manager Episode 6
The Astros' second-place league finish enables Kimishima to secure a budget for their next season; Wakisaka asks him to return to the office.
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