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Today's wage.

Thanks.

"Yasuhira Building Services Inc."

I'm the applicant...

Call if you'll be late.

Sorry. I don't have a cell phone.

This way.

Watch the parking lot from 5 to 11 p.m.

You finish up by patrolling the building. That's it.

An old guy lived here, but it's yours.

God, it's a mess.

He suddenly quit one night.

Maybe he was scammed.

Poor old man.

Has it started?

Here. Cake and mandarin.

This is for me.

But here's your favorite, Gramps.

Imperfect rice balls.

And your late night sake.

Excuse me.

Who... are you?

Where's Gramps?

I think the guy before me quit.

Then why'd you take the food?

You gave them to me.

We always watched a drama together.

Is he sick?

I heard he's not.

I'm sorry for the intrusion.

Hey.

It's raining.

You can watch your drama.

This is it!

He's not coming.

Why'd you come, Ren?

Did he ask you?

No.

I saw him earlier.

He was with his wife.

Your Eyes Tell

Thank you.

Oh yeah.

Eat this if you'd like.

Doesn't look good, I know.

Be sure to water the orange osmanthus plant. Don't let it die.

See you.

Thanks.

Off I go.

We can send a technician...

for an extra 2,800 yen. Is that okay?

I didn't ask about cost! Can you come today?

My apologies. Let me check.

We can send someone early next week.

I need someone to fix it today!

You people only go by the book. Forget it!

I'm so sorry. We'll do our best not to repeat...

Hello?

That caller is a regular complainer. Don't worry.

Don't take your stress out on us, for God's sake.

It's not a "complaint." It's a customer "request."

It's our job to take it seriously.

Now move in quickly! Yes, switch and encircle!

Stomach is open! Stomach!

Go for the opening!

You idiot! Let me show you!

I came to apologize.

Forgive me.

It's totally okay with me.

Right? Chairman?

How dare you come back.

Let bygones be bygones.

Bygones my ass!

Who took this idiot off the street...

and gave him a life, huh?

You put blood, sweat and tears into raising a champion, Jin!

And then what?

He just vanishes on us.

You can't just come back now!

Everybody, stop what you're doing!

Some of you don't know him.

- A senior colleague... - Jin.

I just came to apologize.

Bandage up.

I'll see if it's too late or not.

I'm sorry.

If you won't enter the ring, then go.

We've finally settled into a new life.

I don't need an apology.

Please don't contact us again.

Listen...

Mister?

Yes.

Let me return this.

It was very tasty. And looked fine.

Oh, the orange osmanthus bloomed?

Do you mind if we open a window?

Did you exercise or something today?

You can sense all that?

It makes up for lack of sight.

I can tell a lot about you.

Your voice and the whole air about you seem very tired.

You've been through a lot, right?

Your Chinese sign is...?

- Year of the rat. - Rat.

That means...

you're 48?

Oops. 36, then.

What kind of clothes?

Cotton T-shirt.

I meant the drama heroine.

A skirt.

And shoes?

Wearing them.

That's obvious.

How about earrings?

Just like yours.

Really?

Seriously?

Hey.

Take these.

They're peaches from the cleaning lady.

Washed?

- Yes. - No, you shouldn't.

Peaches lose flavor if not eaten soon after washing.

But I accept without reserve.

And my name isn't "Hey." It's Akari Kashiwagi.

Very firm.

What work gave you hands like this?

Anyway, thank you.

I feel at ease watching with someone.

Later.

Can I come again next week?

Yes.

From a distant island

Without a name

A single coconut

Washed ashore

Sunny in Odawara.

Cloudy later in Miura.

In Tokyo...

Bought new shoes?

They smell brand new.

Not really...

Do you regret this?

Absolutely not.

Ren...

I'm glad I fell for you.

"I'm glad I fell for you..."

Kind of cute?

I suppose so, but...

a bit showy. His hair is pink.

No, I meant you.

I'll know if you're lying.

Your silence indicates not all that handsome.

But that's fine. A man is all about heart, not looks.

See you next week.

Yes.

Are you hurt?

Sorry about that. I'm okay.

Ow!

You need a doctor.

What's your name, Mister?

I'd rather not.

You'd rather not?

It's embarrassing.

You're embarrassed by your name?

Who do I thank, then?

Well...

Well what?

Hold on a second.

I need to rest.

Hop on my back.

You'll regret it.

I'll be fine.

I'm serious. You'll regret it.

Come on.

The road forks.

Take a right and head uphill.

Didn't I say you'd regret it?

Second floor.

We're here.

Exhausted?

I'm totally fine.

Can I ask you for another favor while you're here?

What was clogging it?

Panties.

Thanks.

Well then...

One more second.

Say Mister?

Do you like music?

I don't listen much.

A token of thanks.

They're concert tickets.

It's all right.

It was a gift from someone. Take a friend.

Don't you have friends?

Shall we go together?

Welcome, Akari!

Same as usual? Just a trim?

I was thinking of going with a new look.

What's this now? Is there a man?

Where's pink?

Floral pattern on black.

Thanks for waiting.

What's the violinist like?

Long hair and wearing a red dress.

She's enjoying herself.

My first live music in a long time.

How about you?

My first one. But I liked it.

Really?

Really.

I'm also really hungry.

Me, too.

I have a place in mind. Is that okay?

That's so good!

I've been dying to come here. I can't grill the meat alone.

Thanks.

Do you know The Thinker?

Rodin's sculpture of a thinking man.

His toenails are extremely short and ingrown.

I studied sculpture in college and I still remember that.

Unfortunately...

I can't recall ordinary things...

that I used to take for granted.

Like what flowers bloomed outside my house...

or even my mother's smiling face.

What my father was like when he drank.

I came here with my parents.

It was just so ordinary to be with them...

I can't recall the important things I want to.

I never felt the need to.

What else do you do besides the parking lot?

I help deliver alcohol to restaurants.

What about before that? You never worked full time?

Maybe you're divorced. And have a kid?

But you cheated on her and she left.

Not funny?

What good is knowing my past?

For one, I know nothing about you.

Asking is the way to learn.

Your stained clothes say what you ate without asking.

True.

I walk around showing people what I ate every day.

Restroom.

You must be tired because of me.

Well... good night, then.

Antonio.

My name's...

Antonio Rui Shinozaki.

A stage name?

It's my real name.

I was a kickboxer.

I'm 24 years old.

I did some bad things before...

but I'm done with all that now.

That's why...

I'm bad at talking about the past.

About the way I spoke earlier...

- Listen... - Okay.

I apologize for forcing you.

And by the way...

you're not an old man.

Thanks for seeing me home.

Good night.

I'm Kashiwagi confirming your request.

Thank you for calling.

Miss Kashiwagi, can I speak to you?

Sure.

Pardon me.

Take a seat.

I hope you like this.

What is it?

A birthday present, of course.

You gave me the tickets last week.

You said you didn't listen to music.

So I got you something else.

A necklace to suit you.

Maybe you could have dinner with me?

A friend of mine owns a nice French restaurant.

Excuse me.

There's a call for Miss Kashiwagi on Line 3.

Pardon me.

Is this a test to see who can be silent the longest?

Come on, Rui.

The chairman's gone to the trouble to see you.

Come back to the gym and we'll start fresh.

I'm sorry.

Tell me one thing, then. Where have you been?

Listen, Rui.

When I found you in an underground martial arts ring...

I knew you didn't belong there. You could be champion.

I have nothing against you working as a janitor.

But is that the life you want?

Very well then.

If you won't talk, I'm leaving.

- Chairman! - Prison.

I was in prison.

My sentence...

was 3 years and 5 months.

After you found me...

I continued to fight underground...

whenever I was called there.

I'm Adachi...

of the Yokohama Police.

I'm calling about the crime your son was involved in.

Here's his lawyer.

This is Kaneko. I'm serving as your son's counsel.

Well well Sakamoto.

Where are you going with all that cash?

I was used as a muscleman.

Antonio, teach him the Ouroboros Rule.

"Traitors..."

"will be thoroughly punished."

Please let me quit.

If I keep doing this, I'll surely be caught.

If you want out, pay back what you owe.

Or do we get it from your runaway wife and child?

I'll leave you to do the rest.

Teach him a lesson.

I didn't betray you.

All I wanted...

was to get my family back.

Please... please...

Please let me off.

You have family.

You understand, right?

I don't.

I don't have family.

Open up!

Police!

I've done...

something unforgivable.

"Misono Orphanage"

Antonio?

I'm glad to see you're fine.

A little bit thin, perhaps?

Nostalgic, right?

My, that looks like fun.

Watch your fingers.

Stopped seeing those boys?

Well then, why not wear a big smile?

It's much more charming.

There you go. Don't ever lose that smile.

Sister.

Is it possible to change my Christian name?

But why? It's a nice, strong name.

Vitality to accomplish anything, right?

These children made this.

Give it to someone you love.

"Misono Orphanage"

Don't admit your sin.

Honesty doesn't pay.

You live here?

Manager?

What brings you?

I need to discuss work with you.

Let's go to a cafe. My place is a mess.

I don't mind. It won't take long.

But...

What work is this about?

Must be hard living alone.

You lost your sight after college?

I bet you were very popular in school.

You haven't opened it.

If it can wait till tomorrow, can I ask you to leave?

Sit.

Just as I thought. It suits you.

Please stop.

I didn't mean to do that.

I'm trying to talk to you here!

Will you turn that off?

I said "Turn that off!" Now!

I'm sorry.

Forgive me.

There there. I know you don't like pain.

Please... stop!

Who are you?

Get off her.

Mister?

Don't.

I'm... I'm her boss.

I'm begging you!

I'm begging you to stop!

Look into my eyes.

Next time...

I'll kill you.

You okay?

Why didn't you listen to me?

This will get me fired.

After what he did...

you would return?

Do you know how hard it is for me to get work?

I have no choice.

So tomorrow...

I'll go to work like nothing happened.

I'll smile and do my job.

In order to survive.

I will take...

responsibility.

What do you mean by that?

Why am I your responsibility?

I mean...

I will support you.

Don't you see?

That'll only make me more miserable.

Please leave.

"On Patrol"

I just quit my job.

I need to freshen up.

Can we go somewhere this weekend?

Why're you so silent?

You want to take responsibility? This is easy.

Okay.

This feels great.

This place...

holds my oldest memory.

I don't recall my mom's face.

But...

I remember being here with her.

We walked along this beach.

She picked me up in her arms...

and went into the water.

She wanted me to die with her.

But...

only I survived.

So I sometimes wonder...

why was I spared?

Why didn't I end my life for her?

Hey.

Find some sea glass.

Sea glass?

Broken glass that has weathered into round stone.

Here.

If you polish glass this much, it can't injure anybody.

Something broken and wounded becomes gentle.

So probably...

the injury you suffered that day had a purpose.

Don't you think?

Let's make this sea glass...

a charm connecting us.

Okay?

What suddenly brought this on?

Who cares?

There you go! Again!

Take a break!

Welcome home.

Thanks.

- What's this? - Your bodyguard.

Here!

Good boy!

Strong jaws!

Well?

What?

You name him, Rui.

- Me? - Yup.

It's a big responsibility.

Okay then.

Suku.

Suku?

He'll grow fast. Suku.

That's a weird name.

Right, Suku?

What is it?

No bump!

Keep coming.

A new window?

Yup. To let sunlight in.

Thank you.

What does that Braille say...

on your computer?

It's my favorite quote from Romeo and Juliet.

"Her eyes discourses."

"I will answer it."

What?

I want to see your face.

Look into my eyes.

Are you looking?

Yeah, I'm looking.

Liar.

Take the initiative!

Want to try, Suku?

I used to love winter.

But I hate it now.

Why?

I fear it'll take loved ones.

Turn over now, on your stomach.

"Use your thumbs..."

"and press on the muscles surrounding the spine."

"Orthopedic Massage Therapy"

It hurts?

No, it feels good.

Burn scar?

Why're you studying massage?

I can't be unemployed forever.

And it'll help you.

Akari.

Let's build a workshop with all the prize money I win.

You'll make pottery bowls and vases.

Do what you like.

I'll be the delivery boy.

Sit.

How're your eyes?

He doesn't like punches. Keep them sharp.

Last round. Put it all out there.

Guard up!

Bit of a scare, but you creamed him.

Jin.

My eyes.

The swelling will go down.

I'll get scolded.

To look beat up on Christmas Eve?

You're going to die of happiness.

Fine, I'll do it.

A word of warning, though.

Showing too much love in front of a sad bachelor...

might make him cut deep.

Ready?

Fight it, fight, fight it.

- You all right? - Yeah.

It's a badge of honor.

I'll just drink with the boss.

Sorry.

Lookin' pretty good there, Antonio.

Unbeatable up top.

I thought we were friends.

You could've told me you were out.

You can't get rich fighting for these losers.

- Excuse me? - Stop.

I'm never going back to that.

Let's go.

Be seein' ya.

- Welcome home. - Thanks.

Let me check.

Not too swollen.

Going somewhere?

Yeah.

Tomorrow's a special day.

You hum that tune a lot.

It's a song that says I have a home.

Meet my mom and dad.

How do you do? Pleased to meet you.

I brought someone special just as I promised.

Sorry to be late.

You expected someone more handsome?

We were on a family trip on Christmas four years ago.

I'd just gotten my license, but I took over the driving.

I felt now I could take them to many different places.

I don't.

I don't have family.

Open up!

Police!

We got a call. Open up!

Hurry and open the door!

Please...

spare my family.

Let them go.

Don't.

I feel my parents are trying to protect me.

So they brought me a good person like you.

Hey.

Suku. Behave yourself, okay?

Next month...

there's a meet versus the Dragon Alliance.

With the biggest fighters and heaps of money.

I could use your help.

Kyosuke.

I'm no longer...

You're not out!

Silence.

Sorry.

You can't hide the fact you caused a guy's death.

You'll never make it in the real world.

We're both outcasts.

We've got to look out for each other.

I'm home.

Akari?

Rui?

Sorry. I sort of slipped and fell.

She has a cracked rib.

But with rest, it should heal in a few weeks.

I see.

But we have another problem.

It's about her eyes.

Aside from accident side effects...

there's new retinal detachment.

If left unattended...

she's likely to become completely blind.

This will warm you up.

We baked the bread here.

And we're going to start making music boxes soon.

I'll make one for you. Got a favorite song?

Sister.

How can I make...

a past sin be forgiven?

I've told you before.

You've already atoned plenty for your past sins.

No, I haven't.

I haven't atoned for anything.

On the contrary.

Even those I wish to make happy...

seem cursed because of me.

It's clear to me...

you've found someone very special.

You can't change the past.

But you always have the present in which to give of yourself.

To give all that you can.

But...

remember this, Antonio.

The only one who needs to forgive you...

is yourself.

Why didn't you tell me?

It's not too late...

for you to recover your sight.

Why won't you operate?

I like things this way.

I have you, for one.

And the surgery is expensive.

I'll get the money.

It's your last chance to get your old life back.

I can't get that back.

My parents are gone forever.

I'm constantly reminded...

that I caused their deaths.

It's unbearable.

I can live with myself better this way.

But thanks.

When you have children in the future, won't you...

wish to see their faces?

When you marry...

and move to a new home...

I want you to see...

that happiness with your own eyes.

- Okay? - Yeah.

Suku will be glad to see us.

Something wrong?

No, it's nothing.

Hey.

You!

I've broken up with her.

So promise you'll leave her alone.

Such the hero.

Understood.

Just one fight will do.

Win it and you're free.

And the fight money?

- You'll get it. - Now.

- Watch it! - Quiet.

Consider it an advance.

Are you nuts?! You'll never be allowed back here!

I know.

But why? The title match is just around the corner!

I thought you wanted to be champion!

Don't waste your God-given talent!

Suit yourself.

There is...

one more favor I wish to ask.

Ask away, I don't care.

I don't have money.

Wish me luck.

You were right...

about our wedding ceremony and new home.

We should see it and choose it together.

And our children's faces.

Our entire future.

Your face, too, of course.

Gotta see if you're really not handsome.

I'm uglier than you imagine.

So be prepared.

I'm afraid it's time to go.

Take care of her.

You all set?

You promise...

to let this be the last?

If you win.

Should be easy for you now.

It's just like the old days.

No gloves, no referee.

It ends with one combatant either unconscious or dead.

I almost forgot.

Last minute change of opponent.

Traitors will be thoroughly punished, huh?

Are you sure about this?

To show good faith, yes.

Gang wars are out of fashion.

Outcasts should get along.

What a total farce.

I'm peeling this off.

Open your eyes slowly.

I put half the money in Akari's account as you asked.

And sent the other half to a "Maiko Sakamoto."

Thank you.

Who is she? Were you cheating on Akari?

Because of me...

a man died. She's his wife.

They tell me Akari's surgery went well.

Recovery looks pretty good, too.

Thank God.

That makes me so happy.

So where the hell are you?

Hurry back, okay?

I'll call again.

Wait, Rui!

Miss Kashiwagi.

You need to leave now.

You're the last tenant still here.

"Pre-demolition Eviction Notice"

Miss Kashiwagi.

Are you moving?

I'm glad I caught you in time.

This is for Antonio Rui Shinozaki.

Sorry to keep you.

So you're the one.

Antonio told me about you.

He said he'd found someone very special.

But...

he also believed he didn't deserve to be around you.

On the day of...

your accident...

Poor Antonio.

He couldn't stop blaming himself for what happened.

2 Years Later

Calm down, Suku.

- Hi. - How are you?

Here are this week's products.

You never miss a deadline, Boss.

We're selling out of mugs. We need 20 more this month.

Got it.

Can you mind the shop on Sunday?

Oh, sure.

Volunteering?

Good boy. You waited so nicely.

- Hello. - Welcome.

- Hello. - We've been expecting you.

- Does it hurt? - Nope.

Hello!

How are you, Mr. Saito?

Awful. I feel stiff as a board.

I made you what I promised.

Oh, the teacup? Really? Let me see.

This is incredible.

- You made this? - Yes.

You're not just a talented masseuse.

Actually, pottery's my real job.

I have a shop by the station. Come visit.

As soon as I get out.

- Shall we start? - Please.

Does this hurt?

No, that feels great.

Are you doing your rehab?

I'm trying, but you know...

Hello.

You're new here.

I don't think he can speak.

He's been here two weeks and hasn't said a word.

I'm a volunteer. Kashiwagi.

I'm here to massage you.

Excuse me.

Does that hurt?

"Patient, Yudai Takahashi"

I promise you'll get better. Hang in there.

Mr. Saito, use that cup.

I will.

I'll be back.

I'll get lunch.

Okay. Enjoy.

A delivery's coming.

I'll be here.

Come, Suku.

Welcome.

It's an orange osmanthus.

It's very fragrant when it blooms.

Would you like that?

That's not for sale. Sorry.

It's a song that says I have a home.

Thank you for wait...

Are you all right?

Suku!

Suku!

Suku!

I'm so sorry! Are you okay?

Stop that, Suku!

He's usually well behaved. Are you hurt?

Wait, you...

were in the hospital. I remember.

Can I see you to your destination?

Suku.

What's got into you?

This way, Suku. Come on!

What's the matter with you?

I forgot my wallet. Duh.

The orange osmanthus is sold.

Oh, really?

Listen, do you find this song really moving?

It made the last customer start to cry.

Was that person walking with a crutch?

Yes, he was.

Hold Suku for me.

Boss?

From a distant island

Without a name

A single coconut

Washed ashore

Since leaving behind the shores of home

How many months have passed

In the waves...

Rui!

This isn't your place...

to go back to.

Come home with me.

Look into my eyes.

Welcome home.

Thanks.

I'm home.

Yuriko Yoshitaka

Ryusei Yokohama

Kyosuke Yabe

Toru Nomaguchi

Eita Okuno

Hannya

Akane Sakanoue

Ryosei Tayama

Yoshinori Okada

Kanna Moriya

Keita Machida

Jun Fubuki

Supervising Executive Producer Tom Yoda

Executive Producers: Satomi Odake, Satoshi Notomi, Akihito Watanabe

Producers: Tsuyoshi Matsushita, Mitsuru Uda, Yoshihiro Suzuki

Based on "Always"

Screenplay by Yuichi Toyone

Music by mio-sotido

Director of Photography Mitsuru Komiyama

Lighting by Ayako Kato

Production Designer Hidefumi Hanatani

Sound Recording by Kenichi Ishidera

Editor Tatsuya Yanagisawa

Theme Song "Your eyes tell" by BTS

Produced by Gustav Mared, UTA Written by Gustav Mared, JUNG KOOK, UTA, JUN

Production by Hachinoji, Dragonfly

Directed by Takahiro Miki

English subtitles Anthony Kimm