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At 3:15 PM, a fire broke out at the Shanghai Raywest Hotel.

3 hours later, the blaze continues to expand...

The roads have been blocked off and we can't get close.

An emergency charter flight?

The government wants to get the injured Japanese back home.

So a charter flight will leave tomorrow morning.

Who's flying it?

Well, they'll have to pick a very skilled pilot.

I won't do it.

No...

I went on my honeymoon at that hotel with my ex-wife.

Really? The same hotel?

That's right. It's a place of memories for me and my second wife, Catherine.

Even if they asked me to go, I don't think I could handle it.

No need to worry. They wouldn't ask you to be the pilot anyway.

Oh really? And what do you mean by that?

It's a government charter flight.

There will be doctors and equipment, even government officials.

So what's your point? There will be doctors and equipment, even government officials.

So they'd have to pick a special captain for that.

Are you saying that I'm not a special captain?

Forget it! None of us will be picked. Are you saying that I'm not a special captain?

Forget it! None of us will be picked.

What do you mean by us?

Don't group us together.

I think I have a chance. I'm older than him.

You two are hopeless.

In truth...

It might end up with me having to do it.

You just said you wouldn't.

I will.

Co-pilot Shinkai?

Yes?

Ms. Kisanagi? Yes?

You've been called by the head of Crew Affairs. Please go right away.

The head of what?

Crew Affairs?

Who's that?

You want me to be the chief flight attendant?

The captain maintains that you're the best person for the charter flight.

I'm happy to hear that.

Please sit down.

Okay.

You're the face of our company.

Don't say that.

So you'll agree to do it?

I'd love to.

And take a week off when you're done.

Don't worry.

I don't need any time off.

I want you to consider an opportunity.

Consider what?

Welcome back.

The position of chief instructor at the training center has opened up.

I wanted to recommend you for the job.

I want you to help train the new generation. Will you consider it?

So, you want me to stop flying?

It must be tiring always pouring drinks and carting food with a bunch of young stewardesses.

This is a big promotion. Everyone wants this job.

It's not a bad thing.

Thank you.

Think of this charter flight as the culmination of your career.

Good luck.

Thanks.

Culmination...

Chief of Crew Affairs...

Excuse me.

Tomorrow at 7 AM there will be an emergency charter flight to Shanghai.

We will use aircraft number 957.

Group A will replace the engine's hydro-pump.

Understood.

Group B will check sealing.

Understood.

Group C will report to the emergency meeting.

Then install the beds and other fixtures deemed necessary.

Understood.

Let's demonstrate the spirit of our team.

We will!

What?

Is it that surprising?

I figured I had no chance to be picked as the Co-pilot.

It is rare for a person of your age to be given such an important assignment.

Do your best.

Okay.

But, why me?

Don't you want the job?

No, it's not that.

But I took the longest to get my license out of all my peers.

I think knowing why I was picked will help me do better.

You did take long.

But the captain of the charter convinced us.

He requested that you be his Co-pilot.

The captain? Who would that be?

Mr. Koda. You know him, right?

Captain Koda from the flight audit department.

He is very calm and makes good decisions under pressure.

If he says you can do it, it must be true.

Good luck.

Thanks.

Excuse me.

Have a nice day.

Oh, you too.

Hey!

Nice to see you.

Going to the meeting about the charter flight?

Huh? You too?

Looks like I'm the Co-pilot.

What?

I figured they'd pick someone more qualified for such an important flight.

Look who's talking. You're too afraid to fly at all.

I told you I'd fly one day, didn't I?

So try flying before criticizing me then.

Hurry up! The meeting is starting.

Sorry.

You?

Yes!

I want to work on the charter flight. Can you recommend me?

The crew has already been decided.

Can't you use your power to get me in there?

I have no such power.

Could you ask Ms. Togashi then?

Please!

A brand new stewardess that makes lots of mistakes isn't up for a task like this.

You'll just get in the way.

Wait! Chief Ota!

It's hopeless. Give it up.

You're not very tactful, are you?

Chief Ota is very surprised he didn't get picked himself.

Really?

We will now start the meeting to discuss emergency measures for charter flight number 999 to Shanghai.

First, Captain Koda will say a few words.

I'll say this right off the bat.

This special flight represents our country.

The objective is to safely return the casualties of the fire to Japan.

We have no wish for anyone to lose their life on this flight.

I am expecting nothing but the best from everyone.

Let us start with the flight plan, Shinkai.

Yes.

I am the Co-pilot Shinkai. I ask for your cooperation.

The flight will be transporting many injured people.

The priorities are to minimize both turbulence and flight time.

Usually...

Why Shinkai?

How should I know?

My record is so much better than his.

What are you talking about?

Now that I'm finally a pilot, I want a task to be proud of.

So do I, of course.

We plan to have eight passengers on board.

One passenger is gravely injured. Her name is Souma Ruriko, age 27.

She was on her honeymoon when the fire occurred.

Unfortunately, her husband didn't make it.

What's her condition?

She has second degree burns over 40% of her body.

She regained consciousness but is being kept asleep with sedatives.

She is in need of skin grafting and therefore her parents requested she be allowed to come to a Japanese hospital.

Excuse me.

Yes? Excuse me.

Will there be doctors on board?

Yes. Two doctors and four nurses from a hospital will be on board.

Additionally, the family of Mrs. Souma and representatives from the foreign affairs department...

We will need at least 12 hours to finish the job.

We understand the seriousness of the situation but we can't be ready until 7:30.

The OCC ordered the flight to leave at 7:00 sharp. No later time will be tolerated.

Your job is to make sure the mechanical work is finished in time.

Understood. Ms. Ogawa?

Let us run over the need for on board equipment.

Where should the bed be installed?

Ms. Togashi?

Yes?

There's a question.

Oh, I'm sorry but could you repeat the question?

You weren't listening?

No, I was just checking...

I'm sorry.

Install the bed on the left side of cabin D.

To prepare for any problems, please make sure to have portable oxygen tanks on board.

Okay.

Shouldn't we hear Ms. Togashi's opinion about the cabin?

At such an important meeting, we don't have time to repeat questions.

For people who can't follow my directions, we have plenty of replacements.

We'll board the medical personnel and equipment between 6 and 7 AM.

Departure will be at 7 AM.

Everyone complete your tasks and wait for further orders.

On that note, this session is closed.

We ask for everyone's cooperation.

Thank you.

Chief, don't let him get to you. He's always like that.

Captain Koda just means for the best but can be a little severe.

Not a little, a lot!

I don't think that what he's saying is wrong.

The truth is we don't have time to spare.

Hey.

She's right. It's my fault.

I'm sorry, everyone.

I'll be more careful. Everyone, do your best.

Thank you.

I'm very sorry about before.

It's not like you at all.

The truth is I was told to become the chief instructor at the training center and am a bit shocked.

I know.

That's why you're the chief stewardess this time.

It's only appropriate to end with such a big assignment.

End?

So you agree that I should take the post?

Of course.

A top stewardess deserves a top job like this.

There's no reason I should be opposed.

Of course not.

Think of this last flight as your passage to greatness. Do your best.

Passage to greatness?

What's up?

I came to place an order for oxygen tanks.

Oh.

Bye.

Wait.

What?

Did I say something wrong back there?

Oh. No, I don't think so.

Not anything wrong, but...

Probably just bad timing.

It looks like this might be Chief Togashi's last flight.

But Captain Koda wasn't wrong, right?

I don't like how everyone thinks he's so mean.

Maybe he's a bit severe but as a captain, he's saying the right thing.

And maybe he is.

But I disagree.

I think he should care a bit more about his fellow crew.

Just a different way of thinking.

Well, I...

I'm in a rush.

The shortest route takes us through Fukue...

...between Fukuoka and Shanghai control centers...

An update on the Shanghai situation.

The fire at the Raywest Hotel in Shanghai that started at 3:15PM Japan time

has finally been put out after 8 hours.

The local police just...

We will proceed at full speed.

To minimize head winds, we will fly at 28,000 feet.

Roger, 28,000.

Thank you. Let me take that.

I am the chief stewardess Togashi.

If you need anything, please feel free to ask.

All Nippon 999 ready.

All Nippon 999 cleared for takeoff.

Cleared for takeoff.

Takeoff.

Roger.

We will be arriving shortly.

Is everything prepared?

Please check again.

Just waiting for the arrival of the medical team.

The ambulance has already arrived.

We will hurry over ASAP. I have been with them all the way.

1, 2, 3!

Monitor okay.

Vitals?

No change. Saturation looks okay.

Doctor, in-flight air pressure will be 0.8.

What shall we do for oxygen levels and cruising speed?

Raise oxygen to 5 liters and let's keep speed high.

Can you move to the window seat?

Ms. Harada?

Yes?

I put the doctor's kit beside him.

Understood.

Is Shinkai on TV?

Is there an interview or something?

Of course not. They're already getting ready to come back.

But...

They got there in 2 hours and 50 minutes?

Captain Koda is amazing.

That's so amazing.

A Northwest flight is requesting 29.

Should we ask for an altitude of 41?

Stupid. 41 will make the cabin shake.

Did you forget about that?

Sorry.

This special flight was requested by the government...

The pilot isn't by any chance...what was his name? Mr...Shinkai?

Got it!

There's nothing between us, okay?

But he seemed like a nice guy.

But he's stupid.

Even though he's a pilot?

Even pilots can be stupid.

Oh?

Even though he's a Co-pilot, he freely insults the captain.

He's so into himself but he pretends to try to care about other people.

He doesn't have it together.

He just annoys the hell out of me.

Requesting runway 17.

Can I ask something?

What?

Why did you choose me as Co-pilot?

Choose?

I heard.

You specifically requested me for this flight.

I piloted a flight to rescue Japanese from a politically unstable country before.

I picked a very skilled Co-pilot.

But he was so scared of messing up, he didn't give it 100%.

No matter how skilled you are, you're useless if you can't pull it off.

With you, pressure wouldn't be a factor.

With your fairly standard ability I could plan out what kind of risks were involved.

I see you picked me just to criticize me.

If you didn't want to come you shouldn't have.

As I said before, there are many replacements.

My replacement...

This is Shinkai in the cockpit.

The cabin is ready.

How is the patient?

She's asleep.

Understood. We'll begin to taxi shortly.

We will be taking off shortly. Please fasten your seat belts.

May I stay by Ruriko's side?

We will make sure she's ok during takeoff.

Please do.

We will. Ms. Honda?

Please take your seats.

You're awake? Don't be alarmed.

Your mother and father are here.

Ruriko!

Kou-chan... Where's Kou-chan?

Where's Kou-chan?

Haven't they found him?

No!

I won't go home.

I won't go home without Kou-chan!

Please calm down!

It's ok. Take deep breaths!

Please calm down. It will be ok. Take deep breaths.

Ms. Harada! Come here.

Please calm down.

Ms. Souma, please calm down.

Don't take off?

Ms. Souma has regained consciousness and is causing a disturbance.

I believe taking off right now could be dangerous.

What does the doctor say?

He will give her another sedative but...

She will be going back to Japan without knowing the truth.

Just make sure she's calm for now.

Captain Koda...

I'll give you 5 minutes. No more.

The mission of this flight is to get the injured back to Japan as quickly as possible.

I understand. Thank you.

Pudong Tower, All Nippon 998.

We need 5 minutes for departure.

5 minutes won't be enough.

There are other injured people on board. We won't wait any longer.

If there was an incident on board it would be Chief Togashi's responsibility.

That's her job.

No! Stop! No!

I won't go home. Not without Kou-chan!

This is meant to be a special flight for her.

So what?

Wouldn't it be best to think a bit more about your fellow crew?

This plane is everything. We're on the front lines.

We're not here on some staff holiday.

No! I won't go! Kou-chan told me to wait!

No!

I won't go!

I can't leave without him!

It's going to be alright.

Hurry!

Polymethylene B! Again?

I won't go! Not without Kou-chan!

Ms. Souma? Will you listen to me?

No...

Please. Listen to me.

Your husband...

...passed away.

Your parents have identified his remains.

No.

It can't be!

We've come to help you and the other casualties.

That's why we're here. What are you talking about!

That's why we're here.

No!

Let's go back to Japan together.

No!

It's almost time.

This is Harada.

Time's up. We're taking off.

Sorry.

Would it be possible to wait a bit longer?

Let go of me!

No! I won't go.

Not without Kou-chan!

If we don't get back to Japan for your treatment,

it poses a danger to your health.

I don't care. I'd rather die if Kou-chan is gone.

What are you saying?

If you died, who would be left to remember your husband?

You're the person who can be proud of your husband's life.

Don't talk like you know everything!

I'm not married.

So I have no idea how painful it must be.

But I've fallen in love with somebody enough to feel like I'd die for them.

And I saw that relationship come to an end.

But I loved him so much.

He'll always be inside my heart.

I'll always treasure that.

That proves that you care about yourself as well.

You should always keep the man you loved inside your heart.

For that...

You have to live on.

It seems like 5 minutes was plenty for Chief Togashi.

Let's go.

Okay.

Pudong Tower, All Nippon 998, ready.

All Nippon 998, cleared for takeoff.

Cleared for takeoff.

100.

50.

30.

20.

10.

Roger.

Chief Togashi will see the patient off to the hospital.

Roger.

Captain Koda?

Captain Koda?

Let's wait for Chief Togashi.

Why?

Isn't today her last flight?

The crew is different for every flight.

If Togashi leaves, someone will just take her place.

There are many replacements.

There is only one of her.

I don't think she has any replacement.

Just like there is no replacement for you.

It's sad but...

Honestly, there is no one else who could have done the job.

If you have time to evaluate the performance of others, why not evaluate your own?

Each person evaluates themselves.

Togashi will surely do the same.

If she decides to leave the skies, nobody can stop her.

Don't get caught up in other people's business.

You've gotta be kidding.

Mr. Shinkai!

Nice to see you back.

Is Chief Togashi around?

She was amazing! I saw her on TV.

I was so nervous.

Why don't we talk about the flight over a meal or something?

Sorry, I can't today.

Tomorrow then?

Not tomorrow either. Sorry.

What are you doing here so late?

Good work today.

You too.

You weren't waiting for me, were you?

Yeah, I was.

Really? You didn't have to do that.

How is Ms. Souma?

She's okay.

I feel rewarded.

Anyway, good work today.

And you also.

Bye.

I have some paperwork to do.

Wait!

Don't quit.

What?

I heard. They want you to be a teacher.

So?

After today's flight, I really began thinking...

I wouldn't want to see you leave.

Well, that's a nice thing to say...

It's important to take into consideration the company's feelings.

I can't just say how I feel all the time.

I think that you should.

Why?

You should let them know the truth.

Honestly, I think that fits your character anyway.

What's that supposed to mean?

In a good way. I'm serious.

I wouldn't want you any other way.

You're like the mother of the cabin.

Mother?

Oh, I'm sorry.

What is it that you want to say?

I wanted to say...

Never stop flying with us.

I think Captain Koda feels the same way.

Thanks.

But my future...

...is something I have to decide.

Thanks.

Good night.

Good night.

I'm so lame.

Damn it.

Why so glum?

Don't scare me like that.

How else am I supposed to start talking?

Excuse me sir, but why the bad mood?

You really piss me off.

You're still angry?

I'm not angry.

You're the one who comes in and sits on the other side of the restaurant.

Excuse me! Two large deluxe okonomiyaki sets please.

Aren't you gonna say "You're gonna eat that much?" or something?

You're gonna eat that much?

You seem a bit dark today.

I'm not acting any differently.

What? Usually you can't stop talking for even a second.

Ok, fine. You talk today.

No way. I'm here to eat.

Can I have this?

What kind of woman are you?

I'm not going to be all ladylike for you.

You know what?

What?

We're always flying planes with hundreds of passengers on board.

Yeah.

But today...

Today's flight with only a few people was so...

...heavy?

It felt like the whole plane was heavy.

I understand.

When we are doing adjustments on planes and I look at the seats...

I see some seats and think "This person must have had a great time."

And then I sometimes I think "This person must have been miserable."

Oh.

Each used seat has a different look.

In one plane you can always find joy, hope and love.

And then on the same ship you see sorrow and parting.

Everyone's life is different.

So you can never change how their trip will go.

But when we're preparing the plane I always wish that everyone can have a nice trip.

So when we mechanics send off a plane,

we always wave and shout "Good Luck!" as it rolls away.

You know what?

What?

Sometimes you say the most amazing things.

If you always said stuff like that you'd be a lot more popular.

Quit while you're ahead.

Sorry for the wait.

Hey! I had vegetables on! Stop that!

Who cares?

What? I'm the one who ordered this stuff.

Well?

Have you made up your mind?

Yes.

Good to hear. Let's finalize your promotion then.

No, I'm sorry.

I thank you for the offer but please let me refuse it.

Excuse me.

What,are you talking about? This is a promotion!

You really want to keep carting around food with these young stewardesses?

If you'll allow me to say, it's true that us stewardesses do provide food and drink.

But we also try to do our best so that the customer has a wonderful time.

Of course you do.

I've tried my best to look after all passengers, happy and sad.

And to share their feelings.

And I would like to continue flying with my colleagues in the future.

Souma Ruriko Slowly Recovering, Overcoming Death of Husband...

Good morning.

Good morning.

Can I sit here?

Go ahead.

I turned down the job.

Oh?

The emergency flight was difficult but...

I felt there were still things I needed to do.

Good. ^

I plan to keep flying until you become a pilot.

Me?

Do you know why?

I don't.

Honestly, I like you.

Did I shock you?

Oh, it's a joke?

Maybe on some level I do.

Not that you'd take it any differently.

Bye.

Good morning. Good morning.

I hope to be flying with you again soon.

You too.

Good morning.

What?

Now I'm running through the blue horizon.

Aoi suiheisen wo ima kakenuketeku

Feeling the sharp flow of time. OH.

Togisumasareta toki no nagare kanjite OH

The world moving towards love.

Tokimeki he to ugokidasu sekai wa

It was a distant dream that I started to forget.

Wasurekaketeta tooi yume no otozure

Ride On Time. If my thoughts start to wander

Ride On Time samayou omoi nara

gently embrace me and slowly wrap me.

Yasashiku uketomete sotto tsutsunde

Ride On Time. Light a fire in my heart.

Ride On Time kokoro ni hi wo tsukete

Spread the overflowing joy. Ride On Time.

Afureru yorokobi ni hirogare Ride On Time

Ride On Time. Time to start running.

Ride On Time toki yo hashiridase

Love, shine until you blind me.

Ai yo hikari dase me mo kuramu hodo

Ride On Time. Light a fire in my heart.

Ride On Time kokoro ni hi wo tsukete

I'll send your soul flying away. Ride On Time.

Tobidatsu tamashii ni okuru yo Ride On Time

Ride On Time. Time to start running.

Ride On Time toki yo hashiridase