Original subtitles

"Tasty Bento Boxes!"

790 yen, please.

Here's 1,000 yen.

From 1,000 yen.

That slob thinks Taro's some toy to play with.

Seriously, Mom. You're too soft on that slob.

Don't call her a slob.

Dummy quit college years ago.

If she ends up like dad, don't blame me.

Yes! 156 wins in a row.

Grown ups usually go easy.

Life ain't so sweet. You're being bullied 'cause of that talk.

How late are you gonna play? It's after 10pm!

I told you, no snacks for Taro at night.

Get up.

And don't smoke in front of him!

You do it.

We'll play tomorrow.

You shouldn't eat this late.

If you won't help out here, at least watch over Taro.

I do! Love that kid.

He's a lot nicer than his mom.

What is this?

Fumiko made it, right?

Food like that, no wonder her husband took off.

You don't make anything!

Hey! Don't go eating convenience store junk!

Gotcha.

Are you still open?

Good evening.

Take care.

"Together We Can Live on 100 Yen ($1)!"

100 YEN LOVE

"Sakura Ando"

"Hirofumi Arai"

"Toshie Negishi"

"Directed by Masaharu Take"

7 items, one discounted 30 yen,

comes to 670 yen.

"100, 100, 100 Yen Life!"

"Cheap, Cheap, Everything's Cheap!"

"100 Yen Life: Part-Time Position'

Thank you, as always. Come again!

"Aoki Boxing Gym"

"Take on the World with Your Fist"

Last chance, go for it!

Breakfast time.

Iohiko, get up! You gonna sleep forever?

Taro! Get dressed and have breakfast.

I ate.

You didn't finish.

Where's your notebook?

Upstairs.

Go get it.

And wake up Iohiko while you're there.

Kay.

Iohiko. They said wake up.

You'll be late.

Hurry up and eat something. You have a dentist appointment.

Never mind. It's fixed after going for six months.

That's no good. Your mouth smells like a sewer.

Periodontitis takes time to cure.

What if you get a boyfriend?

Fat chance.

Yeah, fat chance. I've given up on getting laid.

There was no hope to begin with.

No trash talk in the morning. Taro's listening.

And whose money are you paying the dentist with?

How old are you? Too old for mom to remind you to go!

That's why I ain't goin'!

Going or not, I'm asking what your problem is.

I bet you're after mom's pension.

You're the type to hide a parent's dead body and keep hoggin' payments.

You better stop screwin' with me!

Iohiko! Fumiko!

Then you better smarten up, bitch!

Stop this! Stop!

Stop it!

Have you lost it, bitch?!

Enough!

A week!

Fumiko's only been back a week. Why does this always happen?!

Ow...

Get out...The both of you, get out.

Before you kill each other.

I'm outta here.

How the hell are you gonna survive?!

Are you looking for a place?

Living on your own isn't that easy.

But I'll do as much as I can to support you.

Fumiko's really stressed out. With her divorce and all.

You two always fighting is a bad influence on Taro.

Here!

Like I said, you should try being independent.

Sofie.

Hey. Didn't notice this?

Look tasty?

Sorry.

Can't you at least make an effort when I come?

Sorry to keep you waiting. Someone from HQ here.

"Taking expired food is forbidden!"

Your name's read Iohiko?

Yeah.

Thank you for always donating.

Do you have any work experience?

Helping out at home.

What kind of business?

A bento shop.

In Sakuradai?

You mean Saito Bento?

Seriously?

I used to go there in high school. Fried chicken lunch.

And macaroni salad!

Went to Matsuda Tech.

It was a zoo.

Good lunches...

Saito Bento, Tasty Bento Boxes.

Night shift OK?

Huh?

Night shift pays 1,200 yen per hour.

Four shifts a week is 130,000 a month.

No problem.

That helps. Nobody wants the night shift.

The shift is 10pm to 8am

but for women...

6am is OK.

It's a little tough physically

but the work's easy.

Oh, sorry!

Welcome aboard.

OK! OK! Here! Go!

Last chance. Go! Go!

Let's try once more, OK?

Two drinks.

That'll be 200 yen.

They give me 1,000 yen.

Whoops.

If you have trouble ask Mr. Noma. He's been here longer than me.

Have to place some orders.

Sure.

So he says, but he'll be nappin'. That dude puts in 18 hours a day.

Hey, nice to meet ya. I'm Noma.

Nice to meet you, too.

It's pretty slow until 1am.

How old are ya? Age?

It's OK if you don't wanna say. You got another job in the day?

No, I'm 32.

Seriously?

So, we're one zodiac cycle apart.

Year of the mouse.

I'm 44. Are you on MM?

Mixi SNS?

No, I'm not.

You're not? Everyone who works here's in my circle.

Hey...You angry or something?

Am I annoying? If I talk too much, just tell me to shut up.

I love havin' a chat.

This Bangladeshi guy that used to work here hit me 'cause I talked too much.

But he was 50 times more annoying than me.

He was a lousy worker, too, so I kicked him out of my Mixi group.

I was accused of being racist, and it became a big deal.

So now I hate foreigners. They're a bunch of idiots!

Things can get tough.

At night it's slow, but it gets busy in the morning.

All right, I'm heading over to sundries. Just gimme a shout if you need help.

Are you new?

Since when?

Today.

You look all gloomy.

The toxic fumes!

You saw the helicopter today? Above the marathon.

That helicopter spread toxic fumes.

You'll turn sterile.

I'm here for the fried udon. This shop's fried udon is the best!

It's won bronze three years in a row!

It's expired so we can't sell it. But it's just me. See ya.

Nutritional balance is important!

The crusts are good.

Goin' home?

Yep. See ya.

See ya later!

Yummy. Crusts are tasty.

About Ikeuchi. She was fired after pocketing money from the register.

I dunno what she's doing now.

But she used to be a soap masseuse.

She carried around adult toys and stuff.

She's kinda...you know.

I told you not to read at the register. I thought you stopped gambling.

Well, pretty much.

You're still doing it.

A little.

Can you tell Yamashita to cut the vegetables?

I'll be back this afternoon.

This is for your son.

See you later.

See you.

What am I gonna do with this?

You need it?

I'm divorced.

I don't even see my kid.

Good morning.

Six items. Um...

Six items. That comes to 600 yen.

Don't need a bag.

From 1,000 yen.

From 1,000 that's...

400 yen change.

100 yen more.

Sorry.

Thank you.

You don't have to bend over backwards.

All that guy ever buys is lots of bananas,

so we call him Banana Man.

Friend of yours?

You were starin' at him.

Seems Banana Man forgot his bananas.

You forgot these.

My 100 yen.

You're the girl always passin' by.

You work at that shop, huh?

I started recently.

Bye.

Hold on.

Yeah?

Wanna go somewhere?

No interest?

No. No, I don't mean...

I didn't mean no in that way...

What's your day off?

Tomorrow.

Or...the day after tomorrow.

I'll be here after lunch.

Steal his heart. Heh heh.

What a joke.

"Steal His Heart!"

Good evening.

"Ishida Gas Station"

Are you working at a gas station?

Already quit.

Um...

Um...

Why did you ask me...?

Let's see the lions.

I knew you'd say yes.

You pissed?

No, it's fine.

What a drag.

My shoulder kills.

Hurts like hell.

Filthy!

I told the manager a few times. Let's clean up, I said.

But he just says Later, later.

Same as always.

If you notice it you should do it. Nobody's gonna stop you.

No wonder you lost your newspaper route.

Hey, that was different. Personnel issues.

No staff there worth a damn.

Look at Yamada-

Just shut up and move your hand.

OK.

Good evening. Sorry about that.

Sticky as hell. Plus I'm doin' this on my break!

I heard the manager had a fall. That's why Sada's here instead.

5 items. That comes to 500 yen.

From 1,000 yen.

500 yen change.

Thank you.

Thank you.

He's got his ways.

Whatever he says, feel free to ignore it.

You can go on break.

Hey, you can't do that! What the hell?!

What do you care? It'll just be thrown out!

Those are the rules. If you still worked here it might be one thing,

but you stole money!

The manager covered it. I'm paying it back bit by bit!

That's not the point. The point is you're a thief!

And enough with that burn outside. It's attracting other weirdos!

Get outta here!

Help, I'm being killed!

Murderer! Somebody help!

Iohiko. Next time kick that old bitch out.

Maybe Okano gave her stuff, but we can't break the rules. Toss it.

What's that look?

I'm not a scrooge. It's the rules. I didn't make 'em!

Another thing. Don't smoke back here.

We have a new baby at home. The smell gets in my clothes.

When's the manager coming back?

Okano? He quit.

Or got fired or somethin'.

He had depression.

He was doing weird stuff.

Sudden out-of-body experiences.

Close to quitting myself.

Makin' me work at both HQ and the store. Can't do it all.

Well, see you.

Fried udon. Fried udon! Come on, it's urgent!

No rice balls! They're poison. Poisonous to humans.

Thank you. Have a belly good night!

How about a date?

You're single, right?

Me, too. We're both lonely souls.

I'll treat.

Ignoring?

Being ignored is the worst.

Oh, come on. No?

Good eve-

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. 10 items.

Um...

10 items. That comes to 1,000 yen.

Forgot my cash.

This OK instead?

What is that? We only take cash.

Shut your ass. I'll pay next time.

Hey, Banana Man shit head.

What is that?

Hey, boxing.

Cool. Let's go.

"Yuji Kano"

And now, for the 6-round super lightweight bout

In the blue corner, from Aoki Gym, Yuji Kano

Here's your beer.

Huh? Banana Man?!

So he's a boxer.

Whoa, he looks weak.

Go, go. Come on! Go, Banana Man!

Come on. That's it!

Down! One...

He's got no guts.

Four, five, six, seven, eight...

Stop...Break...

Stop...

Banana Man is hopeless.

I'm tougher than he is.

It's OK, Yuji. Just relax!

Yuji, guard up!

Get your guard up!

Guard, Yuji, guard!

Get your guard up!

Down! Stop...

It's over.

What a weakling.

Nice fight!

Nice fight.

Forget about waitin' for him. Let's go eat somethin'.

Good job!

That was a close match. The ref called it too soon!

Let's go eat. My treat.

Um...

Um...

I thought about taking up boxing when I was young.

I might look this way now, but I was a hot-headed little punk back then.

Waitress, one draft beer!

But you know...

putting on gloves and punching each other out wasn't for me.

If you're gonna fight, bare-knuckle's the way to go.

Gotta pee.

If there isn't enough food just order more.

Two orders of pot stickers.

One draft beer.

Does it hurt?

What?

Getting hit?

Not at first, but now it kills.

Today was my last fight.

Huh?

Age limit. 37.

I think I have gallstones. It hurts to pee.

More drinks? Go ahead.

And after you quit?

Quit what?

Work, of course.

What kind of work?

None of your business.

That's true.

Are you friends?

You mean us?

Who?

Your opponent.

Why?

You patted each other's shoulders.

Ah, that's what they do. After a boxing match,

each side is neutral. It shows there's no hatred.

That's nice.

What is? What's nice?

I have to go pee.

Huh?

Two orders of pot stickers.

Are you seeing each other?

Oh, she's just a co-worker. You always see her there.

Said she has a thing for me.

She ain't really my type,

but she begged me to take her out.

You gave us tickets, after all.

What's up later? How about another bar?

If you don't hate 'em you can't hit 'em.

He said...he had an appointment.

C'mon, let's hit one more place. Everything's on me!

Money's no object.

Wanna screw with me?! Shit head Sada!

Asshole!

Hey, Iohiko. Wait up a second!

I said wait up!

Hey, let's go in here. OK? In here.

Take a little rest and then go out again.

No way. Stop it. No!

Man, I'm wasted.

Just a little farther.

Are you OK?

You need some water?

You OK?

Hey. You OK?

OK?

Stop it.

Aw, come on. Let's do it just once.

Your nipples are hard.

I taught you how to use the register, right?

I'll give you some cash, too. I'm loaded today.

I'm serious...I'll scream!

Room is sound-proofed.

Come on. Just once. We'll do it one time. Or two.

Or three.

It's my first time.

Well, everybody has a first time.

I haven't done it in three years.

Everyone has a first time. That's the way it is!

If you don't lose it, it'll be a burden.

Can't go through life like that!

Stop it!

You can just use me for a practice run.

That's about all I'm good for.

Let's go!

See, you should've behaved in the first place.

You OK? It'll be OK.

All right? It's gonna be OK.

OK? You'll be fine.

Ouch!

Hello?

I was raped.

The rapist's here, asleep.

I'm in New York...the New York Hotel.

Ow...

Ouch...Ouch...Ouch...

Hurts like hell.

Morning.

Good morning.

Iohiko.

Yeah?

Any idea where Noma went?

Nope.

The other day the bastard robbed the cash register.

He got away.

The cops are looking for him but his resume address was bullshit.

Shit head! Fuck you, Sada!

Asshole!

Bunch of good-for-nothin'... You sure you don't know?

I swear I don't know.

It's just you and me today. I'm counting on you.

I'm beat.

Just looking? One second.

Diet?

Um...

Where's Mr. Kano?

Kano?

Oh, Yuji? He quit.

Friend of yours? Wanna come in?

Stinks in here, huh? But you'll get used to it.

Some tea.

Hi, everyone.

Hi there.

Come three times a week you'll drop 5-6 kilos.

Can I fight?

Huh? How old are you?

32? That's tough.

Women can take the test up to 32.

Hey, Kobayashi!

Look after her.

Left hand in front of your face.

And...Look at the mirror. Put your left hand out in front.

That's it. Now, right hand at your chin. Good.

Bring your arms in. Good. Loosen your shoulders.

Feet shoulder width apart.

Bend your knees a little. Whoa.

Still too tense. Loosen up.

Jab. Guard up.

Right hand at your chin. Elbows in. Good. And jab. Good!

Good-for-nothings...

If that old bag comes by tell her the food was tossed out.

It's hidden in here.

OK. Don't give it to her. No matter what.

It's rainin'.

Hey, no food today?

Oh, he's such an ass!

This shop's for poor people. I'm takin' all of it.

See ya.

Mop! A mop! Hurry up!

Mop...mop.

Whoa...What the hell, Banana Man?

Stinks!

Seriously?

Hey, hey! What do you think you're doin', Banana Man?

Seriously?

What a loser.

Is he for real?

- Newbie. - It's Nishimura.

Grab his feet.

Seriously?

Grab 'em now!

Are you kiddin'?

OK, up we go. Lift!

He reeks!

Mop up over there.

Seriously?

Hey...Hey!

You'll catch a cold.

This is good for colds.

I have to go to work.

Um, if you're hungry there's curry.

This is real good.

Why'd you help me?

You seemed in trouble.

You're that guy's girl.

Huh?

Don't play dumb!

No, he's-

You took him to the fight.

No, it's not what you think.

I swear.

You can stay, if you want.

If not, put the key in the mailbox.

And that guy's not what you think.

You all right?

Iohiko. Iohiko.

Right guard up. Don't drop it. Out in front. Good.

OK, jab here.

You're punching from above. Straight.

Nice. A little too much. More precise. Focus on speed.

That's it!

Again. Right hand. You're dropping your guard. Keep it up. Elbows in.

Guard up. Good. Keep it up.

Punch straight. Aim at the mark. Here.

That's right. Right hand!

Loosen up. Don't rush it.

Carefully. Focus on it. This is practice.

Aim at the center.

You awake?

Eat this.

I think you caught my cold.

I borrowed cash for meat.

Thank you...

If you watch me I feel embarrassed and can't eat.

I can't chew it.

Why are you crying?

Because this is...

Why are you laughing?

It's too big. Ridiculously big.

Bigger is better.

Yeah...but...

This is too big.

I think my cold is back.

Then I can catch it from you again.

You're too friendly all of a sudden.

Are you doing boxing now?

Just started.

Why?

I dunno.

Yeah...I can drive.

Hello?

If you're a man, eat tofu. If you're a woman, eat more tofu.

If you're a man, eat tofu. If you're a woman, eat more tofu.

You're hangin' in there, little girl.

Nice right hook. That's it.

Rotate your torso, and hook. Rotate and hook.

That's it. Rotate. Real good.

That's it. Yeah. You've got it.

Keep going.

I'm home.

I found a job. First I'll have training.

Are you gonna leave?

I'm in the way.

Why are you bein' all cute? I'll kill ya.

Really tasty.

What will you do?

Sell tofu. You've seen that old-style cart.

Yeah.

Anything's good, right?

Ain't got much choice.

Pinch my nipples.

Nipple.

Both.

Tighter.

Ouch!

That hurts.

Sorry.

I'll cook something nice tonight. I'm off today.

What's with you? You think you're my wife?

Thank you very much!

If you're a man, eat tofu. If you're a woman, eat more tofu.

Who'd like some?

You're...kinda cool.

Where are you going?

Reading at the shop.

If you're a man, eat tofu. If you're a woman, eat more tofu.

I want some tofu.

Why didn't you come home?

Who's this?

My sister.

You don't look related.

We have different mothers.

If you're a man, eat tofu. If you're a woman, eat more tofu. How about it?

I wanna take the test.

The test?

I told you, women can take the test up to 32.

I'm still 32.

It's not that simple. I know you're workin' real hard.

But getting hit hurts like hell.

What are you up to?

That country next door is gonna start something.

Every one of their citizens will jump from a desk.

What's the population there?

It'll trigger a global earthquake.

I'm tired of all this. It's one thing after another!

Hey!

Get outta the way! Hey!

Iohiko. Are you disrespecting me?

I told you not to give her food. Right?

Right? I told you, didn't I?

What's that look? We've gotten complaints about it.

That's not a look for customers.

Begin.

Iohiko Saito from Aoki Boxing Gym.

54.5kg.

Right-handed. No amateur experience.

Miss Saito. 54.5kg.

Shadow boxing, round 1.

Good luck, little girl.

OK, the test begins now. Do your best.

Keep your guard up. Focus.

Next is sparring.

These are the successful applicants. Please check the list.

"Pro Boxing Test: Successful Applicants"

I didn't think she could pass on her first try.

Same here.

That accidental left punch helped out.

That was a nice left.

Um...Can I have a match?

Little girl...Ain't that enough?

You passed the test, after all.

Don't give me that look.

Matches don't come for free, you know.

We have to find an opponent, too.

People like you are a real pain.

We get older guys that come in

who realize they have nothing else and start demanding matches.

Boxing ain't for self-satisfaction, you know.

Good morning.

You can keep giving food to that old bag.

But this is how they get it. This is good enough for them.

Throw it out back.

All they can eat.

Hey. What's with you?

You want some, too?

What the hell?

Is this payback?

Fired. You're fired!

Get out, bitch!

Get out.

Leave, ugly bitch!

Shit head!

How are ya?

Sorry, I just got fired. Can't give you any more food.

Don't need it.

Hello.

Are you serious?

Seriously?

Are you for real?

Good evening...

Are you serious?

Is this for real? You can't be serious!

Thank you.

Bye-onara.

Bye-onara!

Bye-onara!

Now a burst. 3-2-1 go!

OK, OK, deep breaths.

Goya stir-fry's up.

One order of goya stir-fry. Enjoy.

She said it's broken but it's just a fracture.

The shop floor is slippery with oil, you know?

She gettin' old, too.

I'm helping out for now.

But I'm more of a nuisance than anything.

Fumiko has a short fuse.

If I help out, it'll get shorter.

Well, there's stuff between you...

But we're definitely short of hands at the shop.

Wow...Boxing...

It's good to try lots of things when we're still young.

I'm not that young.

You've...changed a bit.

What?

No...I didn't mean anything.

Not like that. I meant,

someone at my age not having any self confidence is pathetic.

I'm glad you didn't turn out like me.

What are you talking about?

Oh, big hit.

Home run!

No! The fried chicken goes here!

Put some seaweed in.

Beef, chicken, and fish.

Four chicken bento boxes.

Thank you very much!

Iohiko...is doing boxing.

Huh?

Weak as always. Still being bullied?

OK!

Stand up.

Punch. Try it. Good.

Faster.

C'mon. More. Faster.

1-2-3-4.

Got it? 1-2-3-4.

500 times a day, starting today.

After 10 days, hit 'em back.

1-2-3-4, whap.

See, you got hit.

When they punch, duck and avoid.

One more time. 1-2-3-4, whap!

Your opponent got injured. You're in luck, little girl.

Thank you very much.

Christ...You wanna get fired up just once in your life, right?

Boxing ain't no joke.

I'm tellin' you now, you'll never land a punch on anybody.

She has a solid left.

It's 10 years late.

Let's go eat.

Yeah.

I don't need a bag. I'm just nearby.

Thank you very much.

Seaweed and rice.

One seaweed and rice bento.

That's 400 yen.

Hey, where are you going?!

- Excuse me. - Hi there.

Why are you running?

Why are you running?

Why are you running away?

You changed jobs?

And that girl?

Dumped her.

Dumped you, I bet.

I have a match on Sunday.

Come and watch me.

Why?

Cause I want you to.

I'm not into watching people do their best.

Huh?

That's why you left?

What about you? Why'd you start boxing?

Punching each other...

Patting each other's shoulders...

That kinda thing.

It's somethin'...I dunno.

Hey! You gonna slack off forever?!

Good day.

She's fast. Real fast.

Flip it over.

Same as always.

"Tasty Bento Boxes! Saito Bento"

You're up. Don't get your face beaten like that.

Same as always. Focus, Focus.

You're all right.

Deep breath.

Let's go!

Okay, let's go.

And in the red corner, Iohiko Saito

"100, 100, 100 Yen Life!"

What's with the song?

I'm a 100 yen kinda woman...

Step in the resin. Back of the shoes. Good.

Open your mouth. Gargle.

Same focus as always. Same as always. Go.

And now, the 2nd match on today's card,

the 4-round, female light flyweight bout.

In the red corner, making her pro boxing debut, weighing in at 104 pounds,

from Aoki Boxing Gym, Iohiko Saito...

In the blue corner, with a record of four wins all by knockout,

weighing in at the 108 pound limit, from Muraki Gym, the Black Panther,

Ayami Sakota...

This match is 4 rounds. Fight fair and square. OK!

She's had four fights. Try not to get your face rearranged.

Nice footwork.

Down! One, two...

You're OK! You can win this. Get up!

Six, seven, eight...

OK to fight?

Use your legs!

Stop...Break...

Keep cool, Iohiko!

Stop. Break...

Stop...

Wrong corner, dummy. Sorry. You're OK.

Good, deep breaths.

You'll be all right.

Make her gargle.

Now you get it? Boxing ain't a walk in the park.

You're out of breath. Breathe. Deep breaths.

Can you fight?

I'm...all right. I can do it.

Listen! Don't look down. Eyes on your opponent. OK, it's the 2nd round.

Where's the mouthpiece? Deep breath.

Eyes on her.

Mouthpiece in.

Open your mouth. You can do it.

Eyes on her!

Stop...Break...

Calm. Stay calm. You can do it!

Break...

Use your legs!

Down! One, two, three, four,

five, six, seven, eight...

All right? Can you fight? One more knockdown, it's game over.

I can do it.

Stop...

Stop...

You all right?

Are you okay? Great fighting spirit.

On your feet.

It's now or never.

Sit down there. Sit down.

Next time you wobble, I'm throwin' in the towel.

I...I'll fight!

Can you?

I will!

She's goin' for it.

Stop the bleeding.

You don't want us to stop the fight, use that left. Got it?

You hear me?

The way we practiced.

We lost rounds 1 and 2. You lose the next, it's over.

OK, give it your all!

What are you doin' here? Show us what you learned. Throw a punch.

Bring it!

Take a deep breath.

One more hit and it's over.

Use your left!

Bring it to her, Iohiko! This is it!

Just one punch...

Come on. Come on!

Stand up!

Yeah, stand up.

Get to your feet. Boxing's no joke.

Stand up! Stand up, then die!

Get up, loser!

Stop!

It's over!

Fuck you!

That's it for you.

And the winner is...

In the blue corner, the Black Panther, Ayami Sakota!

Thank you.

Thank you...

Thanks.

Thank you so much.

Look at the state of your face.

Don't piss me off by sayin' you felt empty or wanted to get fired up.

Well...it wasn't the worst match I've seen. You OK?

You look like hell.

I wanted to win...

I really wanted to win!

I wanted to win.

Wanted to win.

Be a winner...

Just for once.

Even just one time...

I wanted to feel that.

Well...

The sweet taste of victory must be great.

Iohiko...

You wanna grab a bite?

I just wanted to win!

100 YEN LOVE

"Sakura Ando"

"Hirofumi Arai"

"Toshie Negishi"

"Screenplay: Shin Adachi"

"Directed by Masaharu Take"