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They call me Taka.

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I work as a waiter here in Japan.

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Taka because... I'm always running and hiding.

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I’m the type who quickly loses my temper.

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I’m impulsive, so often I get in trouble.

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I’m Aki.

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Taka gave me this name, because he says I belong to him.

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Such a jerk, right?

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I’m a masseuse in a soapland. I’m ambitious but practical.

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I’m not afraid to do even the most dangerous things.

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If I want to do it, I will.

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I’m Yuko, a bar waiter.

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I’ve been working a long time here in Japan.

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I’m a simple guy, I try to be content with what I have.

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Most of the time, I prioritize other people instead of myself.

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I can sacrifice for the ones I love.

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I’m Ayu. I’m a bar dancer.

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I'm just one of the many Filipinos who are trying their luck here in Japan.

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But unlike them, I’m not here just to make money.

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I’m here to find my Japanese father in order to become whole.

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They call us...

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Japino.

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[customer cheering]

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Excuse me, where's my order?

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Excuse me.

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Here's your order, sir.

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[customer cheering]

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[customer cheering]

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Here's your money.

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Whoo!

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Come here, take the money.

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Do you know him?

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- Who is he? - He is my father.

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- Really? - I'm looking for him.

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Excuse me.

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Please help me find him. Please.

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- Serve it to the table over there. - Sure.

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- Okay. - Hurry. Thanks.

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Sorry for waiting.

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I saw you, talking to your customers again.

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So?

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I was just asking if they know my father.

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What’s wrong with that?

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Hokkaido’s such a big place.

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Do you think they’d know your father?

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So? How will I know if I don’t ask?

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Besides, I haven’t lost hope.

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Alright.

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Just be careful, okay?

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Of course.

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You’re always looking out for me anyway.

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- Exhausting day. - Yeah.

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Kiss.

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- Do you like my massage? - Of course.

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You are the best masseuse I have ever met.

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Taka, could you bring the coffee to room 209?

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[men chattering]

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Shake your butt more!

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[men chattering]

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You're so pretty!

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- Boss, this is a great bar. - Of course.

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Cheers!

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- Cheers! - Good day!

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[people chattering]

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Excuse me, do you know him?

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- I don’t know him. - He is my father.

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I don’t know him. How can I? Japan is a big country.

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I said that I don’t know him.

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Stop bothering me.

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- Manager! - Hi, I'm the manager.

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She keeps on bothering me.

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Sorry, I'm so sorry.

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- Tell her to behave herself. - I'm sorry, it won't happen again.

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Come here.

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What’s the matter with you?

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I've been telling you to stop asking the customers.

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If you keep pestering your customers, I will fire you.

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Your job is to serve the customers. Don’t do that again.

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- I was just trying my luck. - There’s no ‘trying’ here.

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And they wouldn’t have any idea who your father is.

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Japan’s a big place.

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[people laughing

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What now?

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I told you we’ll get in trouble if you do that.

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I just wanted to know...

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Don’t do that when we’re at work. Focus on the job.

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What kind of massage do you like this time?

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You know my favorite right?

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Have you been waiting long?

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Aki.

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Yes?

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You’re unbelievable.

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I saw you with a man earlier.

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Why did you have to bring him to the hotel I work?

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That’s the nearest hotel we could find.

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We went there instead of going far.

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Screw that, Aki.

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That hurts my pride.

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Have you forgotten…

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isn’t that how we first met?

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If it wasn’t for my job, we wouldn’t be together now.

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Don’t be mad. That’s just my customer.

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You’re fine with me seeing you like that?

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Why don’t you just go back to your previous job?

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Why would I go back when I earn so little there?

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Your salary's low but it's better than what you're doing now.

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I could hear you having sex.

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I can’t do anything about that, that’s part of my job.

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What? You can’t do anything? Use your head.

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If I return to my old job, tell me how are we going to pay for this place?

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I have no problem about your earnings, it’s how you earn it.

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What about me? My feelings?

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I heard you and your customer, I was listening.

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I’m sorry.

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’Sorry?’ How can that change anything? It’s done.

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- Exactly, it’s over. - It’s as easy as that?

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What can your ‘sorry’ do? What about my feelings?

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I’m sorry. You know how my job is.

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Do it right. Use your brain.

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Find a way.

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I’m sorry.

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It won’t happen again, okay? I’ll be better. I’m sorry.

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- Just be smart about it. - Yes. I’m doing what I can.

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- You know what I mean. - It won’t happen again.

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I said I’m sorry. Look at me.

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I’m sorry, okay?

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Sorry.

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Love you.

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- I love you. - I love you too.

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- What are we going to do in the library? - My friend told me to try here.

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Do you want us to get in trouble?

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What are you thinking?

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Let's ask the staff here if they know my dad.

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Are you crazy? They’ll ask for our IDs.

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If they catch us, we’ll get deported.

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Let’s go.

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Always be cautious.

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Come on, let's go.

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What if you quit your job now?

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There you go again.

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We rarely spend time together like this and we have to talk about that?

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I don’t know why, but when you’re not with me, I imagine so many things.

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I just want to always be with you. If only it's possible.

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That can’t happen, you know I have to work.

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I get so paranoid. I don’t know why I feel that way when you’re not with me.

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I hope you understand that.

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We fight about this over and over again.

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What? You want me to stick by you and not do anything at all?

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If only.

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Unbelievable.

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I don’t get why your mind works like that.

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[people chattering]

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How’s school?

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I’m doing good.

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Excuse me. Don't move. I'm a police officer.

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- Are you Riza Mendoza? - Yes, sir.

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Could you show me your Alien registration card?

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I don’t have it now.

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We have to bring you in for questioning for violation of our immigration law.

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Please wait.

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Sir, please let me talk to my daughter.

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- Sir, please. - Don’t run away.

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[people chattering]

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[people chattering]

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Love.

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What are you doing here?

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Come on.

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[people chattering]

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Let's go.

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- I just want to find my father. - Let's go.

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Help me find him.

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- Love. - Yes?

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Why are you so desperate to find your father?

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I want to feel complete.

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I want to discover who I really am.

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Because until I meet my father…

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I still don’t know who I am.

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Even if your mother and I are here for you?

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You don’t get it.

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I feel like a part of me is missing.

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Japan’s a huge country.

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How sure are you that you can find him here?

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I know and I feel in my heart that I will find him.

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Okay.

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I’m always with you anyway.

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I’ll be here for you.

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Thank you.

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- Let’s go. - Yes.

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[cheering]

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This is for you.

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[men chattering]

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- Excuse me. - Yes?

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Are you looking for the guy in that picture?

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- Do you know him? - Yes.

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Did you hear what he said?

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- Where is he? - Maybe, he is in a soapland.

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- Really? - Yes.

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- Please tell me the address. - Of course, do you have a pen?

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Hold on.

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Minamiyojo nishi 4… this soapland is located in basement.

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- I see. Thank you. - You're welcome, take care.

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Let’s go!

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You sure it’s this place?

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It's closed. Let's go here.

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There.

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I don’t think so. Let's go this way.

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- Excuse me. - Good day.

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Do you know him?

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- I don’t remember. - Tanaka-san.

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- He's not here. - Please tell me where I can find him.

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- Please. - We don't give addresses of our customers.

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We can't.

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Why don’t you try the mansion in the next street?

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Okay.

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Let's go.

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Aki, come here, join me.

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Don't worry, this water is warm.

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- Come. - Okay.

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It's relaxing.

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I love the water.

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What's wrong?

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- Are you okay? - Yes.

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You should take a rest.

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I'm okay.

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What are you thinking about?

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What?

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You look like your mind is elsewhere.

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I’m just looking at the bicycles.

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What about them?

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Look at them all...

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they’re buried in snow.

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They are all stuck.

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It’s like the bicycles are drowning.

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They can’t move.

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They’re just stuck there...

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wanting to breathe.

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just like me.

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I don’t know how long I can be like this.

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Will I survive this?

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You at least have your parents.

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You grew up with a complete family.

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And me...

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I have no idea who my father is.

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Maybe that’s why…

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Maybe that’s why I do things that I don’t really want to do.

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I have no choice.

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Don’t worry, I’m here for you.

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I won’t leave you.

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[Maternity clinic]

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Aki, don’t work too hard, take care of that.

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Do you think it’s a boy or a girl?

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- It’s fine either way. - Of course, I want a boy.

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When he comes out, I’ll teach him to box, to be tough so he won't be bullied.

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I’ll work hard for him, whatever he likes, I’ll buy shoes, whatever he wants.

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- I know you will. - Why don’t you look happy?

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- I’m happy. - Let me see it!

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Let's go.

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Be careful.

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- That building. - That one?

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- Yes. - Are you sure?

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Yes, that’s the address that’s given to me.

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- We look like fools here. - Look at that guy.

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We're waiting for nothing.

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Aki, wait.

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Why?

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Are you sure you can go back to work?

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It’s okay, I can still do it.

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- You sure? - Yes.

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What if something happens to the baby?

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Don’t worry. I'm okay.

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It will be a waste of time if I don't work and earn money.

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You can work anytime

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but if something happens, it will be dangerous for our baby.

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I’m fine. I’ll tell you if I can’t do it anymore.

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I can work. It’s not that hard.

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- Are you sure? - Yes.

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- Let’s go then. - Okay.

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Taku, come here.

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[laughing]

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Your hair is a mess.

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[chattering, laughing]

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Am I heavy?

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- Over here. - Okay.

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Let's go.

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You first.

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We’re too close. Let’s stay here for a bit.

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- Come, let’s follow him. - No.

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- Let’s approach him, come on. - No.

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We’re here, let’s go, let’s just try.

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Just take a photo so we’ll know where to go next time.

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Taku, you always make me so happy

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You sure about this?

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Yes, I’m sure, this is the address.

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Excuse me, is Tanaka-san home?

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Tanaka-san? There's no Tanaka-san here.

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- You know, we’ll get in trouble for this. - This is the last time.

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Excuse me, is Tanaka-san home?

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- Tanaka-san? You have the wrong house. - See? Let’s go.

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- But this is the address. - Let’s go, we’ll get in trouble here.

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Alright.

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Aki.

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Thank you for always being nice to me.

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Because you are so kind.

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[laughing]

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- Is Tanaka-san home? - Who are you? There's no Tanaka-san here.

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What if they report us? Let's go!

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Okay.

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Let's go. We’ve been waiting here for a long time.

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Just a second.

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- Let’s wait a bit. - Maybe we’re waiting for nothing.

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No, I have a strong feeling about this.

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What if we just go back to the Philippines?

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You can continue your plans there.

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You know how much effort I made just to come here.

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It’s not that easy to let go of everything I have here, Taka.

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Yes, I thought I could change your mind but I can’t.

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Nothing can change my mind, Taka.

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This is where I want to be.

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Have you made up your mind?

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Or maybe your heart and mind are at odds.

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No.

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I hope you understand.

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That’s him! Let’s follow him.

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Love, hurry.

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It’s really him.

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Let’s just tail him for now, talk to him later.

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Love, I felt a sense of connection. That's him.

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Come.

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Be careful.

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Let’s see where he goes.

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I’ll finally meet my father!

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Thank you.

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I’m sure it’s him.

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- Let's just follow him. - Yes.

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Sorry.

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Not him.

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Let's try there.

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I have a problem.

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Can you help me?

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I'm pregnant.

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I'm not ready yet.

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I’m not capable of raising a child yet…

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and it's not a part of my plans.

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Do you know anyone?

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I want to have an abortion.

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I know somebody, but are you sure about your decision?

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Yes, I have made up my mind.

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It's up to you.

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You bitch!

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You piece of shit!

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Just try do to it.

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Don’t you dare show your face to me!

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You're so evil!

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What sin did that baby commit?

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Why are you thinking of aborting the baby?

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Huh?

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You're only thinking of yourself!

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How dare you talk to me like I'm a criminal!

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You are one!

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You bitch!

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If you don’t want me to do it, then I won’t!

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You better be sure.

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Be sure to keep your word. Understand? Or else...

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- Takuhei? - Yes?

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I have something to tell you.

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I’m pregnant.

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Really?

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Wow!

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No.

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You’re not the father.

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Who is the father of this child?

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It doesn’t matter.

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But I know that he’s not going to be a good father.

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Don’t worry.

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I will...

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I will be the father of this child.

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Are you sure?

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What are we going to talk about?

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I’ve been thinking.

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I’ve been thinking about the baby.

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If I give birth here in Japan,

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the child will be illegal like us.

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What can we do?

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This is our situation.

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That's the thing...

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how do I say this...

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Why?

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What do you mean?

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What do you want to say?

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Taka.

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I have a client.

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So you have a client, and?

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He wants to take responsibility for this baby.

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You’re willing to let him have the kid?

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Huh?

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- Is that his? - It’s for our child.

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Think of him growing up here in Japan legally,

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not having to run and hide all the time.

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But I’m the father.

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Are you an idiot?

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Get out of here, don’t talk to me.

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We have to think of the child, Taka.

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Stop it, I will never agree with your plans.

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- I’m just thinking of the kid. - Enough!

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You’re out of your mind! You crazy bitch.

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You're out of your mind!

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- He’ll have a legal status here. - What?

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Shut up, you bitch!

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Try to do that to our child!

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The baby!

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- Bitch! - You're hurting our baby.

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Bye.

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- Son of a bitch! - Taka!

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- Taka! - Who are you?

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- What's going on? - Stop!

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Son of a bitch!

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Enough!

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Stop it!

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- Enough! - Please stop!

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Taka, please!

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What did we do to you?

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Help us!

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You son of a bitch!

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Hang in there. I'm calling for an ambulance.

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Help!

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Help us!

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- Everything's gonna be okay. - Please page Dr. Suzuki.

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I'll be by your side.

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[sobbing]

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Don't worry.

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I will be by your side.

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[Train PA announcement]

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Excuse me.

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Excuse me.

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Excuse me.

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- Hello. - Hello.

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- My name is Ayu. - My name is Yoko.

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Ayu-san, Yoko-san, Nice to meet you.

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Good evening.

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Do you know her?

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I know her very well.

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You are my father.

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I am your daughter.

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I'm sorry.

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But I'm not your father.

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No, this is my mother…

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she told me that you’re my father.

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Father.

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You are not my daughter.

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- Tanaka... - Yes?

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What’s wrong?

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- I have something to tell you. - Okay, what's wrong?

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She is not your child.

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I don’t understand. What do you mean?

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I'm sorry.

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No way!

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I can't believe that!

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I'm sorry.

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You are not my daughter.

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I'm not your father.

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He says he’s not my father.

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That’s impossible, I’ve been looking for you for years.

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Father.

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I’m your daughter.

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Your mom said to me that she had a baby with another man.

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I'm not your father.

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- Did you check the vital signs? - Yes.

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I'm sorry.

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[sobbing]

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Aki, sorry about this whole thing.

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Takuhei...

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Sorry.

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Mom.

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- Please sir, let me talk to my daughter. - Okay.

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- Please. - Don't run away.

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Mom, what is it?

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Find him.

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He’s the only one who can help you.

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Promise me you won’t give up until you find him.

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Always take care of yourself.

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It’s so hard to be poor.

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That’s why I decided to go to Japan.

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You will do anything and everything to survive.

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I had no choice.

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I wasn’t able to finish my studies.

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Sometimes we do things we‘d regret eventually

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but you have to ignore that feeling so you can live another day.

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Because my family solely depends on me.

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The beauty and whiteness of the snow dazzles you.

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It’s like you're not seeing anything.

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Even the people around you are just shapes, colors and images that are faceless.

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Maybe that’s also how I am in their eyes.

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A mist shaped like a human... like I’m not there.

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It gets exhausting when you’re always running but with nowhere to go.

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You think you've reached your destination when you get to the end, but not really.

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You have to run again through the dark alley that leads to nowhere…

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until you find what you’re looking for.

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If you give everything to the one you love and you leave nothing for yourself,

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sometimes you forget who you are, what you are.

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You’re like melted ice. Or like the freezing wind.

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Felt, but never seen.

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I feel like I’m just a snowflake carried by the wind,

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And I don’t know where I’ll land.

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You turn to ice, only to be dissolved in spring.

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The snow will slowly cover your whole being until you become numb.