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Am I dead, too?

Why?

It just doesn't make any sense

No?

Me?

Don't you remember?

No

You had an accident Lousy luck

So I really am dead?

No that's just an empty shell

Empty shell?

Mine?

Yours and mine

You should conslder yourself lucky to be alive

a Blue Automobile

Ginger ale

This is Mikimoto, from my office

Hey, yeah

Um, do you mind?

Name's Mikimoto Naoya Great to meet you

This is my boyfriend

Oh, yeah, sure yeah

That was really great before

What was?

I mean, like, wow

It's like you guys who do that stuff are in another league

The thing is...

I finally get why Akemi never goes out with me yeah

Would I make a cool DJ, too?

Be a chick-magnet? The moves are so like, casual

Oh, yeah, Richio, do you like rap, too? You don't?

Akemi, I'm heading home

Then I'll go, too

You're going home?

Then, I'll just hang

What?

What, what?

What is this? I don't get it

Like I said, if you're going, I'll stay,

and if you're staying, I'll go

You don't get it?

You're so out there I don't have a clue what you mean...

But it's great, you're cool...

Hey, what are you doing?

You OK?

You sure you can make it home alone?

Yeah, I'm fine, fine

But you missed the last train

Oh, that's no big deal

Listen, I really don't mind

I'm going to drop Akemi off, anyway

No, really I'm good

You sure?

I've stopped bleeding Good night

Why'd you hit him?

Well I...

He's not a bad guy

I totally get it

Wanna get a drink somewhere?

If you're going, then no If you're not going, then yes

Fine, we'll go our own ways...

Why do you a ways act that way...

You should do something about that It's not cute

Konomi?

Hey, hey, Konomi Goro's gone

Hey, Goro took off, c'mon

What?

Goro's missing

Remember that operation? He's stil at the vet

Oh right

Hey, did it go a I right? He didn't cry?

He was fine

Oh, good

C'mon, sis, go to your own room

But I'm cold

You reek of booze

Hey, you're freezing! You're cold, sis! Cut it out!

You're warm, Konomi

Cut it out

You're up early

I said I only wanted toast for breakfast

Try it, even one bite

Go wake up your sister

She won't wake up 'til tonight

Hey, you're up early

I'm reading that

Oh, yeah? Sorry, sorry

Want to check it?

No, that's fine

Thank you

Thank you

Here, it's yours

What's this?

The arcade's collecting donations

Too much!

What's with the threads?

Not bad, huh?

I bought it back when I proposed

I wore it for our anniversary

There was like a waiting area outside the court room

And don't ask me why, there were porn magazines

I didn't really want to, but I picked one up and leafed through it

Her mother walked in and shot me such a look

God. I was embarrassed

Oh, what the hell I'll never see her again

"The summer sunset frays

"making havoc in my heart

"And so here in my gloomy room

"everything hurts so bad

"A girl pedaling her bike

"her shadow bent in sorrow

"heralds a coming shower

"drenching me and my gloomy room

"The summer sunset

"Oh, the summer sunset

"The summer sunset burns wistfully"

I just might put you in charge of the store

I'd like to open another one If I can find a good spot

The store?

I've decided to go for it

What? You paying lots of alimony?

No, nothing like that

Oh, I see

Just a little child support

You'd like a raise yourself, right?

Well, yeah, but...

You're right

Of course we trust you implicitly

You sure?

Of course

All you had to do was pick up the phone

Yes, please accept my apologies

Trust is something that takes a long time to build,

but can be destroyed in an instant

I will let this be a lesson

She's pretty intense

Oh, Mishima san?

Yeah, that lady

She's not, she's just honest

She just can't stand dishonesty She's very nice to me

She's amazing

She's still young, but she's won all these awards

You like ceramics?

Yeah

I think this may really be it for me Like that...

That's great

How's school

Same old

Are you really studying?

You're so lucky you dropped out

Maybe I'll quit, too

Why don't you find a boyfriend?

Where'd that come from?

Isn't that what you mean?

Forget it

- I'm Konomi - Konomi

Surprised?

What are you up to?

Met up with a friend... and browsing

I see

What are you up to?

Hanging out by myself... and browsing music

Browsing music

Bye, then

See ya

Um, have you eaten?

Yeah, I ate

Oh, right

You hungry?

No

You're bored

You're definitely sisters

Plenty of people in this world can't stand pickles

Anyway, how'd you meet my sister?

Seduction

I can't see that

You mean, me?

Either of you

What's this? We didn't order this

Not to worry

Akemi's little sister

Hello there

What? Really? Wow You resemble her

No, I dont

Yes you do

Who is that?

Do you come here often?

I live nearby

Oh, yeah?

Oh, that's right, the goldfish How is he doing?

Oh, he's fine

But, how'd you know?

I scooped him at the festival

Oh, really?

Isn't he cute?

Not exactly. When I got him, he was like this big, right?

He's like this, now

- Liar - Isn't that impossible?

You're a liar

I swear, he's like this

I'll go bankrupt feeding him

May I feed him?

Sure

How much?

Some, like a pinch

What's his name?

Mickey

Mickey?

You even wear sunglasses at home?

I'm shy

I'd like to see your face

Why?

'Cause I've never seen it

I like you better without them

Go

Just leave

Hey, you got new sunglasses

Let's see

Hey, they're great Big improvement

Hip

Richio! Hey!

Please, call an ambulance!

Saeki?

I thought it was you

Morimoto? What are you doing here?

I take classes here

Oh, I see

What about you? You take classes here?

Just starting today

Oh, I see

What?

Sorry

Sorry, just one more call?

Oh, hello, this is Saeki from Japan Residential Express

Thank you for...

I just know it'll be boring It's really not for me

But why not, it's free

No one would watch it otherwise

Richio doesn't go to movies

How's he doing?

Fine

Hey, come with me tonight

Where?

Richio's got a gig

Why?

Bet you've never been to one You can come with me

No thanks

Why not, let's go

No...

Sorry about the other day

What are you doing here?

Hey, hey, Konomi wants to go home

So?

Maybe I'll go with her

Why? Let her go by herself

What time is it?

Still plenty of trains

Sure

But...

I'm the one who brought her here

Machida san really got a divorce

Yeah, he told you? What'd he say?

It sounded like a real ordeal

His kids still little, right?

The poor kid

Remember lkeuchi?

From Class C?

I just ran into him

- Where - Shibuya

He dropped out of school

No way

A while ago He's really different

I think he may be into some heavy shit

What do you mean, heavy shit?

Sorry

Hello

Hello

It's Richio

Sorry about that

No, at the club I said something weird

Yeah?

How many times a month do you do it?

Do what?

Perform, like the other night

Oh, like whenever

We get together whenever we feel like it

How's it going at cram school?

I'm going, but I'm not sure why

Huh...

Richio...

You're home

I'm home

Sis...

What?

Where's Mom?

Mom went to Kabuki, with her sister

The usual

What's up?

Nothing

Dinner's almost ready Change and come down

Yeah

Next, is, OK,

"What rises while it sits?"

"What rises while it...

"Sits... "

Oh, no Akemi Don't imagine anything dirty

He's just a kid

l'm not!

You might as well admit it

What does "imagine anything dirty" mean?

You're the worst

Why don't you ask her?

You're really the worst

Sorry, sorry

You're late, Richio

Sorry, Machida-san

Come on in

Hey, it's kind of nice

Yeah, but we'll re-model

lt'll be a lot nicer, then

Is it a little too small?

But if you take out that wall,

it'll be quite spacious

Yeah, right

Daddy, when can we go to the Arcade?

We'll go later, OK? Daddys working

I can go with him if you want I'll take him

What are you saying?

This is your store, too

You need to be more proactive

Branch Manager, act the part

Hey, Branch Manager!

I'm sorry, just a little longer, OK?

Akemi, come here

OK, then, we get rid of this wall,

and what do we do about this thing?

Get rid of it, if possible

Yeah, I see your point It should be fine

But then...

Changed your mind?

What to do...

Hey, Machida-san! Outside! Choji!

What? What?

Oh, no! Choji! Hey!

Where'd he go?

Hey!

Hey! What do you think you're doing!

What were you going to do with Choji!

Where the hell were you taking Choji!

Say something

Of all the lying nerve!

Richio, are you my enemy?

You're on my side, right?

Yeah, well...

I've got to take some initiative or I'll lose him

I have to go

Akemi, next time, OK?

Let's go

Lying nerve? I don't get it

Not a clue

What a laugh

Off to work now?

No not yet

Shall we go somewhere?

Grab a bite to eat?

Ltd be nice to be happy all the time

Yeah...

Mickey!

Mickey...

Richios mean

Teacher, Richio killed the duck

Richio

I didn't do it

Wait a minute, it wasn't me!

It really wasn't me

Now wait, Richio!

There's enough clay for one pot

Put your fingers in here...

Give it a try

Don't forget the water

You're good

It's just practice

If you keep at it, you'll get it in no time, Konomi

Hey, remember Morimoto?

Yeah, I never really liked him

He confessed

What? You seeing him?

Were in the same cram school

What'd he say?

That he's in love with me

So?

What to do...

Something happened, right?

With Morimoto?

Not with him

Why? Nothing happened

Sure?

Why?

No reason...

Machida san, here are the drawings

Oh, thanks

About this space...

There's already plenty of room for tables and chairs,

and if you get rid of this wall, it just gets better

Where would the freezer go?

The freezer, here

Why put a kitchen in a record store?

I'm opening a noodle shop

What's that about?

Why didn't you tell me?

Didn't you tell him, Machida-san?

No money in selling records

Are you serious?

I quit, as of now

Bye

Richio

Need help?

Wipe off that side

What are you going to do?

Who knows

You have to try to see things from Machida san's perspective

Of all people, you know what he's been through

Who gives a shit about him

Acting like you've got all the answers

Can I move in here with you?

Why?

No?

That's not the question

Then what is the question?

What do you want?

About what?

What happened to your arm?

Roll up your sleeve... your left arm

What are you getting at?

I'm not... as dense as you think I am

I know we all have secrets we can't tell anyone

But sometimes, watching you...

I know this might...

sound a little condescending, but...

But what?

I feel sorry for you

So?

That's not what I mean

She's just kind of... cool

How, exactly?

Mmm, I don't know...

It's like just, overall

That doesn't explain a thing

You know how... she turns the wheel,

and she never wastes a movement when shes throwing

She's sophisticated

How old is she?

I wonder

But she's not that old maybe about 30

You're so lucky, you've found what you want to do

Why?

Because... like your music

Oh, I doubt that

You think?

Hey, lets go somewhere

Where?

To your place

Not my place

Then, somewhere

Let's stop this...

Seeing each other

We better call it off

You've got it made

What made?

You just get to play chess everyday

What do you know about the trials of self-employment?

It's Akemi

Welcome

Hi

Been awhile

Yo

How's your job? Not going?

Better get a job fast

Want a drink?

Yeah, but I still have work to do

Yeah?

Did you really make this?

Yup

- Amazing - Not really

Not really

This is amazing Maybe I'll try it, too

I bet you'd be good at it

Yeah, give it a try

But isn't it hard?

- It's fun - Yeah, it's fun

Really amazing

Maybe we should get going...

Yeah, we should

- Take care - Yeah, thanks

- I'll carry that - Oh, thanks

Bye

Where's Room 12?

This way...

Its so hot, I'll turn on the A/C

I'm okay

Yeah...

What shall we sing? Any favorites?

Let's order something first

You're right, I forgot

Something to drink?

Let see...

Saeki san

Let's go to Atami, tomorrow

Atami?

Tomorrow? Why?

To the hot springs, overnight

Just you and me

Are you nuts?

That property... with the financing issues

But that's the Section Chief's...

He's having hemorrhoid surgery tomorrow

But that's my day off

What about you?

Oh, not me, I've still got West Kawaguchi to look after

I hate going there

Mafia territory...

That's not true

When's the appointment?

10AM, at the site

10AM...

Maybe I'll drive there

It's a nice spot

Then you go

It's in your hands

I'm sorry...

Konomi

Were we on the same train?

Probably

What's wrong?

Nothing... really

Hey, want to go to Atami, tomorrow?

How come?

I've got a meeting there,

but you could hang out while I do that

In the evening, we'll go somewhere nice to eat, then come home

But I've got school

Take the day off

No thanks

Sis

Listen, I...

I...

I slept with Richio

Since when?

It's over, though

You sure you cant come tomorrow?

No, I've got cram school, too

Yeah?

Yeah

Have a seat

What happened?

This?

I don't remember I was just a kid

I don't know the first thing about you, Richio

You think?

What is it?

What?

What?

Hello

Getting ready for tomorrow

Yeah, a day trip

And you, Richio? How was your day?

Hello

Good morning

Yes

That's right

It's such a beautiful day

I'll go straight to your office

No, I won't be that long I'm off the highway

Yes

See you soon, then

Oh... it's just you

How've you been?

It's time to come back, already

I'll tell you...

everything that's happened since

Heading out?

I know, a date

No, idiot, it's Choji He's whining about our plans

That's fine

You try taking him every week Money runs out, as do your options

You take him to some half-assed place, he figures it out and gets grouchy

He doesn't miss a thing

Hey, I know the perfect place

Where?

The Ramen Noodle Museum

It's perfect, right up your alley

Will you give that a rest?

Time to move on to another subject

Konomi, what's that?

Flowers

I can see that

Will you help me throw them out to sea?

It's OK, I've made up my mind

That's what I want

Did you cry when my sister died?

No

You're cold

I guess...

Pass that car

What's with you?

Go faster

I'm a responsible driver

You scared?

I hate accidents

I'm sorry

This was supposed to be fun

How's school?

Everybody felt sorry for me

But things haven't...

Nothings changed

Hey, let's have sex

Still hurt?

But I feel you

Think she knew?

What?

My sister, about us

If there is a God...

No such thing

I mean God, not a thing

I bet he's watching us from beyond the clouds

How irritating

I told my sister everything

The day before her accident

But...

that doesn't mean I believe it was my fault

But I feel awful

I'm throbbing with pain

Don't worry

I'll take care of it

ARATA

Aoi Miyazaki

Kumiko Aso

Tomorowo Taguchi

Produced by Katsuyuki Oana Atsuyuki Shimoda Michio Koshikawa

Based on a comic by Yoshitomo Yoshimoto

Screenplay by Hiroshi Okuhara Kousuke Mukai

Cinematography by Kouichi Saitou

Music by Keiichi Sokabe Directed by Hiroshi Okuhara English subtitles Linda Hoaglund English subtitles ripped by thelefteyeguy