Original subtitles

Title: "Umi Deno Hanashi"

In the play, Hakase, played by Nishijima, means "doctor," but we referred to him as Hakase.

Hey, Dad.

- What's up? - Can you at least make the bathroom comfortable for me?

- Come out for a moment. - What's wrong?

Why did you bring your phone in?

Oh, it's because of work.

It's not necessary every day. Just now, you said "good night."

I only say "good night."

Dad!

What's wrong? Go in.

Should you say something like that to a colleague?

Alright, then I will say it.

Don't lie. Are you having an affair, Dad?

What are you saying? Are you stupid?

I heard you say "Chu~"!

- I didn't say it. - Dad.

Why is that?

Dad, are you seeing someone else?

Seeing someone else?

Go take a bath, Kaede.

Kaede why?

Why are you acting like this?

[Background music: SPITZ "True Dream"]

Can cone go in, Hakase?

No, you can't.

Is it fun?

What, it's you?

What do you mean?

Hey, why did you come here?

I just stopped by.

Come on, snack time.

Oh! Strawberry-filled rice cakes!

Even if you have work nearby, you shouldn't come in if it's not appropriate.

- Hakase, please make some tea. - Okay.

Oh, and don't call me Hakase.

I'm not a Professor, I'm an part time Lecturer.

But you don't really like the name Hiroshi either, right?

Yeah, I'm not fond of it.

These strawberry-filled rice cakes are delicious. I think the person who invented these is a genius.

Hmm, really?

I don't like things mixed together like this.

- Well, I think they taste better separately. - Yeah, eating them while half-asleep is fine too.

Yeah...

But what's going on?

Why are you acting this way?

It's just that...

You won't laugh, will you?

I won't laugh.

- Well, if it's funny, I might laugh. - Even then, don't laugh.

I won't laugh.

My dad...

Seems to be cheating.

Unbelievable.

Sorry.

Your dad... He can't be doing that.

- But I heard it. - Heard what?

He was locked in the bathroom, talking to a woman on the phone.

What did they talk about?

I'm not sure...

You can't be certain without knowing. If he suspect, you'll get in trouble.

But I heard him say "Goodnight chu-."

Did he really say that?

I can't believe it. Are you just making assumptions again?

Would your strict dad really say something like that?

That Strict man was talking on the phone in the bathroom?

- Well, he could be multitasking while on the toilet. - That's low.

Excuse me.

But Kaede believes in things too excessively.

Besides,

even if your father is having affair,

he's an adult, so isn't it understandable that he might waver?

Is Hakase that kind of person?

I find that annoying.

Actually, I find everything annoying.

You dislikes women and likes rules.

I do love rules.

- A lonely man. - I'm a lonely man.

Well, it's okay. Having a woman like you

is better than having nothing at all. (*Even a withered tree livens up a mountain: meaning that even a small presence can make a difference)

Am I that small presence?

What's this?

I'm planning to present this at the conference.

Officially?

Should I call it official...

I plan to make a "Definitive New Teorem."

But it's still incomplete.

Hakase... Do you only believe in absolutes?

I don't deny relative things, but...

Maybe it's because I'm inherently a relative human.

have a strong admiration for absolute ideals.

I have no idea what you're talking about.

Oh, I see.

Hakase... until now...

No, it's nothing.

I am going home.

Feel free to call me, if anything happens.

I'll leave now.

[Background music: SPITZ "Maple"]

I wanted to ask if you've ever liked someone,

but for some reason, I couldn't ask.

Hakase is very close, yet so far.

You can ask anything, but sometimes there are things you can't ask.

To consider someone precious, is that what it means?

This isn't love. It's not like that.

It's not like that.

It's more... like being connected by an invisible cord.

I had that feeling toward Hakase

what are you doing?

Ah, you're out..

It's not that surprising.

What were you doing?

The kids should go home early.

Going home doesn't feel right.

I'm scared for some reason.

It's okay. It's probably nothing.

Is it?

What should I tell Mom? It's all over my face.

Make sure to get a good night's sleep tonight.

Okay.

- Goodbye. - I'll go.

excuse me

Hey, will it be okay?

Dad came home late.

He likes skewers or sashimi.

What does Kaede like?

Anything but skewers or sashimi.

what's the matter?

Why do you care?

Because neither of us wants to eat that.

That's unusual.

What's going on? Is it the rebellious phase?

It's peaceful.

Peaceful?

I wonder if Dad might be cheating.

what? Dad?

no way.

Is it because he doesn't come home often that you're saying that?

You've been watching TV too much.

I heard it.

Dad talking to a woman on the phone in the bathroom.

Why did he do that? It's strange.

You're saying it strange, but your calmness is even stranger.

But you know,

Dad travels a lot for work,

and Mom has spent more time with Kaede than Dad.

Still, I've never felt anything like that.

That's just Mom being oblivious.

I'm might be oblivious, but Dad isn't the type to hide things.

If he cheats , i should notice something like that.

Do you really think so?

Mom is a woman too.

How about making curry?

No, I want to eat sukiyaki.

Oh, my stomach hurts.

Excuse me,

there's a teacher's gathering today.

at 6:00 PM.

Please make sure to come.

It's also a welcome party for Mr. Hibino.

then

I can't go.

What?

I'm sorry, but

It's a teacher's welcome party.

But it's about one of the topics for the conference.

It's not that I dislike it,

but I'm afraid I might be a nuisance.

I see.

Then, let's go for drinks next time instead of the gathering.

Well, that...

[Background music: SPITZ "Scarlet"]

I draw boundaries with people and live like that.

It's less painful and comfortable.

Is that wrong?

I don't know when I became so timid,

but

sometimes I become more daring.

Isn't this being daring?

When did I become so stubborn?

Am I slowly dying with this tension?

But I think this is who I am.

Living calmly like this

and whispering "it's over" when I die.

Hmm... if it's really cheating, I think I'll break down.

What are you saying?

I think I'd really hate it. It's Filthy.

It's Filthy.

Surprising, isn't it?

why?

Somehow, I thought you'd be okay with something like that.

Ah, you think I'd be okay with something like that?

Yeah.

I'm sorry.

No, no.

If a partner cheats, I suppose so, but what if it's Dad...

I can't even imagine.

It makes me feel bad.

But why are you asking about this?

I just wanted to ask.

I guess I've been watching too many TV dramas.

- You've watched too much. - I've seen too much.

[Returning home]

Did you go to the market?

You surprised me.

- what are you doing? Keep some lights on. - Don't turn on the lights.

What did you say?

Sorry.

Why? I want to turn on the lights.

Don't do it, don't turn on the lights.

Are you crying?

I'm not crying.

[Background music: SPITZ "Aqua-Colored Town"]

What do you want to eat?

Don't try to hide it.

You were crying just now, weren't you?

I wasn't crying.

Mom...

What happened?

Dad...

Cheated.

I knew it...

I knew it was Dad...

This is too much.

I'll talk to Dad.

No, don't. It's not like that.

What's not like that?

It's okay.

- It's really okay. - It's not okay at all.

I have the right to know too.

But cheating... how did you find out?

Lake Hamana..

We used to go there often, right?

We went clam digging together.

You always wondered why we only went to Hamanako, right?

Dad was seeing someone there.

Since you were born...

Dad had been with that person from the beginning.

And he have a kids together.

I had a feeling like that.

You'll be sibling to those kids?

They're already in high school.

Wait a moment...

Why are you talking about it so calmly?

I can't believe it.

When we're here...

Dad is terrible.

I want to talk to Dad too.

Kaede, it's not like that.

Even if you say it, it won't change anything.

It's not our place to say.

I'm sorry.

why? What are you talking about?

I used to think that I should tell you all.

Dad's last name isn't Fukino, it's Makabe.

Dad and Mom are not registered as a married couple.

Dad has a wife.

- A wife? But Mom is...

Wait a moment...

No, is it a lie?

You're saying I'm a result of cheating? It's not turth, right?

I can't believe it.

Are we not like the people in Hamana lake?

We can't say anything to the people in Hamanako, can we?

Because we are a family born from cheating.

There was no other way.

Mom...

Does that mean mom is Mistress?

It was a contradiction.

I was the one who should be blamed.

It's not about blaming or being blamed.

But I'm a illegitimate child, you know.

All this time I thought I was an only kid.

I thought I was happy and loved.

I'm such a fool. It was all a lie.

It's not a lie. It's definitely not a lie.

It's a lie.

It was all a lie.

I'm embarrassed.

My... existence itself is embarrassing.

That's not true.

Dad recognizes your existence,

and you are the precious and beloved illegitimate daughter born between Dad and Mom without any change.

That's not true.

Then why did you hide it all this time?

Because it wasn't right to reveal it openly.

I thought about not telling you

until you could understand.

It was all for Kaede.

My life is for Kaede.

Don't say those sweet words.

Kaede...

I want to see

the record of memories and the exaggerated episodes.

I miss you

hello?

It's me. Remember me?

Where are you now?

What? Right now?

[Background music: SPITZ "Blue Car"]

I'm sorry.

Seriously, what kind of fool goes to the beach at this hour when it's so cold?

Well, it's okay.

Well, it's fun, so it's okay.

What's fun?

You are an interesting person.

Really?

There are many things to laugh about.

What did you say?

Here and there.

Oh, right, isn't there work tomorrow?

There is, but there isn't.

Ah! I'll skip!

What about Hakase?

I'm the same, there is, but there isn't.

skipped.

assigned tasks to the students,

so taking a break for a while.

Emergency instructors only need to come to work during emergencies.

That's the Hakase rule.

Got caught.

Well, and this side seemed more like an emergency.

[Arrival]

We've arrived.

Aren't you cold?

No, I'm fine.

They say that if you don't have aegyo (cuteness or charm), you become the loser.

Who said that?

I've read it somewhere.

- Well... - Okay, it's really fine.

Thanks.

It's quite nice, isn't it?

huh?

The night sea.

For some reason, it feels like it could swallow up

all the sadness and fear, even our existence.

Oh~

The night sea is overwhelmingly frightening.

It's pitch black, you can't see anything, but you hear huge sounds,

you feel a massive presence even though there's no sign.

It's hazy,

in the darkness.

When you entrust yourself to the twisting waves of the sea for a while,

you start to think that maybe my current anxiety isn't such a big deal after all.

Indeed.

You know?

Well, I know, in a way.

Did you really understand?

Kind of.

I'm a bit moved now.

What about?

About this absolute existence,

and also about something

inside me

I don't know what to do,

so I'm desperately trying to throw it all away.

Over there?

where?

Over there.

Over there?

Yeah, over there.

Don't overlap where you throw with where I throw.

What are you talking about?

I mean me.

At the moment of birth, I committed a sin.

What are you saying?

I thought of myself as an honest and pure person.

thought that was my only advantage.

Is that so?

yes.

I think you were a very pure person.

But I wasn't.

I wasn't pure at all.

I'm idiot.

I think I was tainted from the moment I was born.

My existence itself was flawed.

Like illegal admission.

That's how I was born into this world.

I'm sorry, Kaede.

I don't really understand what you're saying.

[Background music: SPITZ "Distant"]

I fell at the starting point.

What do you mean?

I'm illegalimate child.

My mom is mistress.

At first, i said i couldn't forgive Dad who cheated, but

but when I opened the lid, I found out it was me.

I was the one born from cheating.

right?

Like a dramas..

thought it was something that only happened in dramas

I thought it had nothing to do with me.

Dad has a wife,

and then there's us, the sidekicks,

and there's another family too.

It's like the Genji story, right?

So your father and mother have different surnames?

It's 'Makabe,'

Not 'Fukino'?

That's amazing.

Somehow..

I feel like no matter what happens, I'll be resentful.

I feel like no matter what happens, I'll owe the world something.

It's not like that.

It's not like that at all.

But

Kaede and me, it's something we were born with, giving our best no matter what happens.

There is no lie in that fact.

Forgiveness or unforgiveness, none of that matters.

I believe that everyone born into this world has a purpose.

A purpose?

Like an original sin?

Not something religious like carrying a sin or anything like that.

I believe that we are all born with something we must do in this world, regardless of the circumstances or the way we were born.

Something we must do?

Although the circumstances and the process of birth may vary for each person,

I think there's something like, "I was born for this,"

something that can harmonize and become more like music.

Learning that, I feel like I'm living to discover that.

Is that something like falling in love with someone?

It can be love for some people,

but not for me.

What about Hakase?

I haven't found that yet.

Perhaps I'm struggling to find it.

Could that process...

Be considered a kind of intuition for living?

You sound like a philosopher.

Physics is philosophy.

which part?

you know,

there's the law of action and reaction, right?

We learned it in school.

For example..

Oh, Kaede, could you reach out your hand?

Like this, reach out your hand.

Think of this as a blackboard,

and I'm pressing it with my hand.

I am pressing the blackboard.

and this is my hand, so it's hard to understand.

Think of this as a blackboard.

The blackboard, like a blackboard, doesn't have any special movements, but...

Right now, like the blackboard eraser, it's pushing your hand.

The blackboard, too, is pushing my hand.

That's quite profound.

for example...

If you push the pole like this

it's like the pillar is pushing me back with the same force.

The pillar doesn't do anything, but you get what I mean.

Exactly, that's it.

It's all theoretical or you could call it a law.

That point is different from disciplines like chemistry or other fields where data and experimental results are produced

Using mathematical equations for calculations, but...

Is physics a simple field, or i s it more philosophical at its fundamental core?

For example, when you press on a surface like this,

So, is this surface right now...

The idea that it lifts me with the same force feels somewhat suspicious.

It's true, but...

Is it okay for a physics teacher to have doubts about their own field of study?

I love this field, including those aspects that make me doubt it.

It certainly shows a deep appreciation for the subject, which is a positive thing!

Not necessarily.

Do you know someone named Pascal?

Who's that?

A famous philosopher.

He said, "Man is but a reed, the most feeble thing in nature."

Not the foot (ashi), but the reed (ashi) that grows in water.

A very weak existence.

Right now, as you're contemplating various things, Kaede

that very act itself is everything.

It's what makes humans a human.

That's right.

Humans are recognized as such simply because they think.

Nothing more, nothing less.

Feeling something or being conscious is what defines human existence.

If you think of it that way, doesn't it make you uneasy?

It actually makes me feel reassured.

I oddly find reassurance in it.

Hey, hakase?

Can I call you Hiroshi?

What did you say?

Hiroshi.

Sure,

What's wrong with this guy?

Hiroshi.

Kaede seems

Someone who touches the part that squirms is a daring woman.

It seems like you see me as a woman then.

what about that

I kind of want to hug Hiroshi right now.

what?

Is that not allowed?

Kaede, I'm sorry.

Are you sorry? What are you sorry about?

I feel...

Sorry.

I'm not asking for apologies, but...

But..

But Hakase said I was precious.

Said you would always protect me.

You said you'd come right away if I called.

What is it?

Is it kindness?

Compassion?

I'm not entirely sure,

but everything I've said has been sincere,

and I've never lied.

Yeah, there have been no lies.

So, I can't just hug you.

I love you.

I love you too.

But that's a deeper, more precious feeling,

and I want to make it clear.

I can only think of you as my little sister.

Why did things suddenly get cold?

There's probably someone better suited for Kaede.

There's been a lot going on lately, and it's been confusing.

I just happened to be by Kaede's side,

so those thoughts crossed my mind.

Kaede will definitely find

someone who can love her deeply.

something i would envy

Kaede will definitely find someone who can love her deeply.

Kaede is that kind of person.

I am...

I hate my parents too.

huh?

I hate them because they're idiots.

Am I a bad person?

I'm a cold-hearted individual, not just towards others but also towards myself.

Hakase... have you ever loved someone?

I had one in the past.

Really?

But I'm not sure if that was love,

and I still don't know if it is.

I've never been sure if what I felt was love.

Kaede does it, right?

I know by looking into your eyes.

I've never had those kinds of eyes.

It's a pity.

Yeah.

True.

I'll get us some coffee.

What is it, You called me after a long time.

Campari Orange please.

Why didn't you hug her?

what?

Oh, you heard it?

I thought you liked Kaede,

so I supported you two.

What are you doing?

What do you mean?

what?

Do you only see her as your little sister?

No, i said I couldn't think of Her as anything other than a younger sister.

I see.

Anyway,

what? Because she's younger?

It's not about that.

Why didn't you hug her during that important moment?

What does Kaede say?

Well, we didn't go into detail, but...

Is it because your family situation isn't good?

Hiroshi heard from Kaede, right?

You took your time listening, right?

- If that's the case... - Even if someone hugs with lies, it only causes pain.

please give me the same.

You know, I really don't know much.

You really haven't changed at all.

Such a rigid and twisted sense of justice is the worst.

Is it bad?

Poor

Kaori, you know...

Even if it's a lie,

have you ever hugged someone out of human affection?

huh

Yeah, I have.

Then can you hug me?

Are you drunk?

I am, but I'm speaking seriously.

Give me a hug.

You were right all along.

A new season is

is filled with strangely melancholic days.

I followed you riding your bicycle along

the sandy path by the river.

I followed you running

Ah.. it's my birthday today

I'm here.

I'm here.

mother.

mother.

oh hello it's me

Where are you now?

Huh? Where am I...?

Since when?

Hiroshi.

How long have you been here?

Since yesterday.

I just dropped by.

Don't lie.

About two months ago...

What's the big deal? Even Mom can play pachinko.

It's fine. Our house is a mess anyway.

Are you spying on your mom?

That's not it. I'm just worried.

Stop it. Stop spying.

Why should I be spying on Mom?

Me, well... I'm playing pachinko like there's no tomorrow.

What? Seriously?

I'm dead serious.

Playing pachinko with the resolve to die...

Interesting.

Go for it with all your heart.

I'm just stuck here, wasting away.

It's unbearable.

After you left,

Dad started dabbling in stocks again, chasing dreams.

But Dad has talent,

I'm not sure if I should call that support or wanting to do favors behind someone's back.

He's useless.

You don't have to take care of things from behind the scenes.

What do you mean?

Are you planning to pay off debts By playing pachinko?

Are y suggesting that he should work as a building cleaner at his age now?

That's not what i mean.

If I earn money with my own hands, I can forget about the boredom.

Isn't my salary enough?

I send quite a bit, too.

I work hard in my own way,

Can't you be happy with that?

I can't rely on your salary.

You should. I'm your son.

Why am I even here?

I'm here...

From morning till night, every day, playing pachinko.

What's happened to your head?

Yeah, it's strange. what's happened to my head?

Mom, over there...

Do what you want. I'll do my best.

Is it right for Dad to just do what he wants after all this time?

You've been through so much, so now you can do what you want.

So, right now, I want to play pachinko.

Alright.

Do your best in pachinko

Play as much as you want.

I'm here

uh, Hiroshi.

Oh, Hiroshi, you've grown again, haven't you?

I'm planning to enroll in an English language school this time

A course that teaches real English in an enjoyable way...

Hiroshi.

Oh my, it hurts.

♬ SPITZ "Firefly"

Those people are foolish.

They're so foolish. Stop time for me,

your smiling face.

It seeps into the sand in my heart.

In the midst of darkness, I finally realized

A feeble light that seems like it could disappear any moment,

Seeking tenderness that isn't too stern.

In the ever-changing streets.

Rather than filling endless desires.

It's similar to a nostalgic song.

Melting sweet words in my ears.

I want you to taint everything of mine.

Even if it's not the right thing.

A vivid and short-lived illusion I don't want to forget.

Scatter them one by one and organize them

Because it is the assigned amount of labor from birth to death

Fly with wings like gods

Somewhere far away

Stop the time, your smiling face

Rather than filling endless desires.

Melting sweet words in my ears.

I want you to taint everything of mine.

Even if it's not the right thing.

A vivid and short-lived illusion I don't want to forget.

It's an illusion.

♬ SPITZ "Robinson"

In a new season, for some reason, these days feel poignant,

Riding bicycles on the riverbed path,

I chased after you.

With memories of records and exaggerated episodes,

Hanging on our tired shoulders,

Your frowning face seems dazzling.

The same lines, the same time,

As if you're uttering them without thinking,

We created this boring magic.

A country just for the two of us, untouched by anyone else.

A country just for the two of us, untouched by anyone else.

So that I won't let go of your hand,

If we lift it up with great strength and let it float in the sky,

La la la, ride the winds of the universe,

Even a cat that doesn't stop breathing.

When held up and brought close, its cheeks turn pink forcibly.

I'll force you to smile I'll force you

At the usual intersection we always pass,

The round window we looked up at,

Is faintly dirty.

Even the crescent moon on the verge of disappearing was watching me,

By the side of the dreams we laid in ambush for,

Your surprised eyes,

And now, right here, we are reborn.

A country just for the two of us, untouched by anyone else.

Scattering endless songs,

If we lift it up with great strength and let it float in the sky,

La la la, ride the winds of the universe,

If we lift it up with great strength and let it float in the sky,

La la la, ride the winds of the universe.

Man is nothing but a reed

Amongst nature, the most fragile thing is a human.

But humans are reeds that think,

To bring them down, There's no need for the entire universe to arm itself.

Steam or even a single drop of water Is enough to bring them down

But even if the universe were To bring them down

Humans are greater Than a universe that kills them

Because humans know That they die

And that the universe Is superior to them

The universe knows nothing

♬ SPITZ "Spider"

So all our dignity lies In thinking

We should elevate ourselves Through thought

Not by spaces or times That we can't all fill

Therefore, humans Must strive to think often

There is the essence of morality Here

The law of action and reaction

Oh...

I don't lie

I then...

I just wanted to hold her

Aoi Miyazaki as Kaede.

Hidetoshi Nishijima as Hakase (Dr.)