Ep 5. Big in JAPAN
- TVMA
- March 14, 2010
- 24 min
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7.5 (147)
Ben and Cam visit a Japanese retail store called Vapors, where they meet the owner and discuss the possibility of selling their CRISP jeans. Meanwhile, Rachel and Edie attend a private art show featuring paintings by a well-known artist. At the show, Rachel meets a woman named Lulu who works for a Japanese marketing firm and offers to introduce her to some potential clients. Rene continues to run his Rasta Monsta energy drink business and tries to secure a deal with a local bodega owner.
Throughout the episode, the characters navigate the challenges of trying to break into the competitive world of fashion and art in New York City. Ben and Cam are excited about the prospect of selling their jeans to Vapors, but quickly realize that they will need to make some changes to their designs to appeal to the Japanese market. They also struggle with balancing their new business venture with their personal lives, as Cam tries to reconcile with his ex-girlfriend and Ben deals with his unrequited feelings for Rachel.
Meanwhile, Rachel and Edie attend the art show and Rachel eagerly accepts Lulu's offer to introduce her to potential clients. However, she quickly discovers that the clients are highly demanding and expect her to work around the clock to meet their expectations. Edie offers her support, but Rachel becomes increasingly stressed and wonders if she is cut out for the high-pressure world of marketing.
Rene continues to hustle with his Rasta Monsta business, but finds himself at a disadvantage when a large corporation releases a similar energy drink. He turns to his connections in the neighborhood to try to secure a deal with a bodega owner, but finds that even his closest allies may not be as loyal as he thought.
As the episode comes to a close, the characters are left grappling with the realities of pursuing their dreams and the sacrifices they will need to make in order to succeed. They face uncertain futures, but are determined to keep pushing forward and make it in America.