1 00:00:04,537 --> 00:00:09,776 Asami was living her third cycle in hopes to be reborn as a human. 2 00:00:10,343 --> 00:00:14,381 She accumulated karma while making TV dramas, but… 3 00:00:14,948 --> 00:00:16,850 her afterlife is… 4 00:00:16,916 --> 00:00:17,917 Sea urchin. 5 00:00:17,984 --> 00:00:19,519 - Can I reboot? - You can. 6 00:00:19,586 --> 00:00:22,288 And so, her fourth cycle began. 7 00:00:22,355 --> 00:00:26,026 {\an8}After studying hard for the sake of karma… 8 00:00:26,092 --> 00:00:28,128 {\an8}They're being reserved. 9 00:00:28,194 --> 00:00:30,597 She grows apart from her BFFs. 10 00:00:30,663 --> 00:00:33,967 What drama awaits her in Cycle 4? 11 00:00:36,703 --> 00:00:37,837 Hello. 12 00:00:37,904 --> 00:00:39,072 Come on in. 13 00:00:39,706 --> 00:00:41,474 What's your top drama? 14 00:00:41,541 --> 00:00:44,677 - I'd say SSP. - Yeah, SSP. 15 00:00:44,744 --> 00:00:47,680 SSP is the only drama Dad watches. 16 00:00:47,747 --> 00:00:49,682 My whole family watches. 17 00:00:49,749 --> 00:00:50,950 SSP? 18 00:00:51,017 --> 00:00:51,985 Yup. 19 00:00:52,052 --> 00:00:54,687 - You're not watching? - No. 20 00:00:54,754 --> 00:00:55,588 Wait. 21 00:00:56,589 --> 00:00:57,690 SSP? 22 00:00:57,757 --> 00:00:59,759 She's a Sole Proprietor. 23 00:01:01,494 --> 00:01:02,896 It's a must-watch. 24 00:01:02,962 --> 00:01:04,297 Oh, really? 25 00:01:04,364 --> 00:01:06,332 Yup. 26 00:01:06,399 --> 00:01:09,335 And The Six Telemarketers. 27 00:01:09,402 --> 00:01:10,737 That's a good one. 28 00:01:10,804 --> 00:01:12,338 The Six Telemarketers? 29 00:01:12,405 --> 00:01:14,007 You don't watch it? 30 00:01:14,074 --> 00:01:16,609 No. Doesn't ring a bell. 31 00:01:16,676 --> 00:01:18,611 - It's fun. - It is. 32 00:01:18,678 --> 00:01:21,281 - Matsufune's hot. - He is. 33 00:01:21,347 --> 00:01:22,682 Matsufune… 34 00:01:22,749 --> 00:01:24,084 Matsubayashi Funehiko. 35 00:01:25,051 --> 00:01:28,922 Matsubayashi Funehiko? 36 00:01:28,988 --> 00:01:30,390 Who's that? 37 00:01:30,457 --> 00:01:32,325 Former Seafood Boys. 38 00:01:32,392 --> 00:01:35,195 Former Seafood Boys?! 39 00:01:35,261 --> 00:01:36,996 These are the top 2. 40 00:01:37,063 --> 00:01:38,731 Yeah, you're right. 41 00:01:43,736 --> 00:01:45,438 What about Rebooting? 42 00:01:47,407 --> 00:01:49,109 Rebooting! 43 00:01:49,175 --> 00:01:50,210 Huh? 44 00:01:50,743 --> 00:01:51,711 What's that? 45 00:01:51,778 --> 00:01:53,713 The one I produced. 46 00:01:53,780 --> 00:01:56,850 Oh, yeah, that one. 47 00:01:56,916 --> 00:01:59,085 - You watched it? - We did. 48 00:01:59,152 --> 00:02:00,019 Of course. 49 00:02:00,086 --> 00:02:00,920 And? 50 00:02:06,426 --> 00:02:08,394 But Asami Usuda was pretty. 51 00:02:08,461 --> 00:02:10,063 She was pretty. 52 00:02:10,130 --> 00:02:11,764 Yeah, she is… 53 00:02:11,831 --> 00:02:13,299 And the storyline? 54 00:02:17,470 --> 00:02:20,240 - But the visuals were stylish. - Yeah. 55 00:02:20,306 --> 00:02:21,674 Very stylish. 56 00:02:21,741 --> 00:02:23,042 "But" what? 57 00:02:24,611 --> 00:02:27,046 You keep saying "but". 58 00:02:27,780 --> 00:02:30,683 What does "but" refer to? 59 00:02:34,254 --> 00:02:35,455 Was it boring? 60 00:02:42,662 --> 00:02:44,964 - Want to go? - Let's go. 61 00:02:55,074 --> 00:02:57,443 Hey, was it boring? 62 00:02:59,078 --> 00:03:00,246 Guys! 63 00:03:10,290 --> 00:03:11,658 Wait. 64 00:03:12,659 --> 00:03:14,594 Guys, wait! 65 00:03:16,763 --> 00:03:20,366 It was a fleeting moment 66 00:03:20,433 --> 00:03:24,237 Our eyes met 67 00:03:24,304 --> 00:03:26,973 Your heart fluttered in happiness 68 00:03:28,274 --> 00:03:30,777 Remember that feeling? 69 00:03:31,578 --> 00:03:38,117 You fell in love In a pastel-colored season 70 00:03:38,184 --> 00:03:41,888 {\an8}You were gleaming so bright 71 00:03:41,955 --> 00:03:45,325 {\an8}Always stay that way 72 00:03:46,159 --> 00:03:49,596 Keep it up just a little more 73 00:03:49,662 --> 00:03:53,733 Keep running until the end 74 00:03:53,800 --> 00:03:57,303 No matter how far apart we are 75 00:03:57,370 --> 00:04:00,974 My heart is always with you 76 00:04:01,040 --> 00:04:04,577 Keep chasing your dreams no matter how… 77 00:04:12,619 --> 00:04:14,454 My fourth junior high days. 78 00:04:14,520 --> 00:04:17,323 In total, I'm about 110 years old. 79 00:04:21,561 --> 00:04:25,798 Even so, Dad never fails to irritate the teenage me. 80 00:04:27,634 --> 00:04:29,936 See? 81 00:04:30,003 --> 00:04:33,339 Like trying every life hack he sees on TV. 82 00:04:33,406 --> 00:04:34,907 Here you are. 83 00:04:34,974 --> 00:04:37,010 Let's eat. 84 00:04:37,677 --> 00:04:39,746 - Haruka, don't rest your elbow. - Okay. 85 00:04:40,313 --> 00:04:44,784 Or eating side dishes first and being left with just rice. 86 00:04:45,385 --> 00:04:47,453 Everything annoys me, but… 87 00:04:49,455 --> 00:04:50,290 What? 88 00:04:51,324 --> 00:04:55,061 …my 110-year-old rational mind is suppressing it. 89 00:04:55,628 --> 00:04:57,830 Give me your sausage. 90 00:04:57,897 --> 00:04:58,731 No. 91 00:04:59,499 --> 00:05:04,904 MAIN TITLE 92 00:05:04,971 --> 00:05:05,905 Your eggs? 93 00:05:19,085 --> 00:05:23,089 My teacher suggested that I go to private school, 94 00:05:23,156 --> 00:05:28,695 but I went to the same public school not to burden my parents. 95 00:05:28,761 --> 00:05:33,433 The Kasumi Street noodle shop went out of business. 96 00:05:34,233 --> 00:05:35,835 Kashiwagi Noodles? 97 00:05:35,902 --> 00:05:38,004 - Yup. - I didn't know. 98 00:05:38,071 --> 00:05:42,442 I rarely went, but now that it's gone, it's sad. 99 00:05:42,508 --> 00:05:44,577 Yeah, it's sad, huh? 100 00:05:44,644 --> 00:05:47,547 My family went after memorial services. 101 00:05:47,613 --> 00:05:49,148 - Oh, you did? - Yup. 102 00:05:49,215 --> 00:05:50,116 Hi. 103 00:05:50,183 --> 00:05:52,452 - Hey, Miss Asami. - Hi. 104 00:05:52,518 --> 00:05:54,554 What's it going to be? 105 00:05:54,620 --> 00:05:56,989 A cafe and restaurant. 106 00:05:57,056 --> 00:05:58,624 - That's awesome. - Right! 107 00:05:58,691 --> 00:06:02,628 I missed my chance to get close to those two, 108 00:06:02,695 --> 00:06:05,798 so a distance remains between us. 109 00:06:07,200 --> 00:06:10,737 I studied hard to shake off that sadness. 110 00:06:11,637 --> 00:06:12,472 As a result… 111 00:06:13,039 --> 00:06:13,873 ASAMI KONDO TOP STUDENT 112 00:06:13,940 --> 00:06:17,944 …I ranked No.1 in my grade and finally beat Mari Uno. 113 00:06:18,911 --> 00:06:20,046 - But… - Suzuki, next. 114 00:06:20,680 --> 00:06:23,349 - Did you watch Drop-out Teacher? - Of course! 115 00:06:23,416 --> 00:06:26,519 …I didn't have much fun at school. 116 00:06:26,586 --> 00:06:28,921 Yutaka Takenouchi's the best. 117 00:06:28,988 --> 00:06:31,624 Yeah, he's really good-looking. 118 00:06:31,691 --> 00:06:33,359 I'm a Hayato Ichihara fan. 119 00:06:35,561 --> 00:06:38,698 Meanwhile, ROUND1 opened as scheduled. 120 00:06:39,198 --> 00:06:40,032 It's huge. 121 00:06:40,600 --> 00:06:42,969 - This is our town? - Wow. 122 00:06:47,707 --> 00:06:48,975 Tada. 123 00:06:49,041 --> 00:06:50,943 Miho, what's that pose? 124 00:06:51,010 --> 00:06:53,179 You decided it, Natsuki. 125 00:06:54,414 --> 00:06:56,449 I'm not with them, so… 126 00:06:57,116 --> 00:06:58,117 Tada. 127 00:06:58,184 --> 00:07:00,653 Wow, that's from way back. 128 00:07:00,720 --> 00:07:03,790 That future is never coming. 129 00:07:04,290 --> 00:07:05,425 Miss Asami? 130 00:07:06,325 --> 00:07:07,960 Oh, Miss Mari. 131 00:07:08,027 --> 00:07:09,128 Alone? 132 00:07:09,195 --> 00:07:12,532 Yeah, I happened to walk by. 133 00:07:12,598 --> 00:07:14,300 Oh. Me too. 134 00:07:14,867 --> 00:07:16,235 Really? 135 00:07:16,302 --> 00:07:17,904 Isn't this amazing? 136 00:07:17,970 --> 00:07:19,839 Like, "this is our town?" 137 00:07:19,906 --> 00:07:21,340 You're right. 138 00:07:21,908 --> 00:07:23,409 Let's take a purikura. 139 00:07:24,310 --> 00:07:25,545 Yeah. Sure. 140 00:07:26,112 --> 00:07:27,780 I thought you'd refuse. 141 00:07:27,847 --> 00:07:30,216 Why would I? Let's go. 142 00:07:31,584 --> 00:07:33,519 Two… one… 143 00:07:34,987 --> 00:07:36,456 You're precise. 144 00:07:37,056 --> 00:07:38,191 OK. Here. 145 00:07:38,257 --> 00:07:39,425 Thanks. 146 00:07:40,293 --> 00:07:41,327 Look at this. 147 00:07:41,394 --> 00:07:43,095 This one's Instaworthy. 148 00:07:43,162 --> 00:07:44,597 It's Instaworthy. 149 00:07:45,531 --> 00:07:46,766 I like it. 150 00:07:47,433 --> 00:07:49,235 - Want to go? - Sure. 151 00:07:50,102 --> 00:07:53,439 - Can I go to the bathroom? - I'll be here. 152 00:07:53,506 --> 00:07:54,373 Okay. 153 00:07:59,712 --> 00:08:02,849 It's packed with all the fun stuff. 154 00:08:03,449 --> 00:08:05,918 AEON was the only fun place. 155 00:08:05,985 --> 00:08:07,553 You're right. 156 00:08:07,620 --> 00:08:09,155 I can live there. 157 00:08:09,222 --> 00:08:10,756 Yeah, me too. 158 00:08:11,324 --> 00:08:13,392 Which floor do you want? 159 00:08:14,260 --> 00:08:15,995 - Floor? - Yeah. 160 00:08:16,062 --> 00:08:18,030 The karaoke floor? 161 00:08:19,098 --> 00:08:21,434 A sofa and air conditioning. 162 00:08:22,134 --> 00:08:25,071 Wait. Living the way it is now? 163 00:08:25,137 --> 00:08:25,972 Uh-huh. 164 00:08:26,639 --> 00:08:27,940 What did you think? 165 00:08:28,841 --> 00:08:32,812 I thought you meant living above it, like a hotel. 166 00:08:33,312 --> 00:08:34,447 Oh, I see. 167 00:08:34,947 --> 00:08:35,915 I like that. 168 00:08:35,982 --> 00:08:38,484 A karaoke room isn't livable. 169 00:08:38,551 --> 00:08:40,186 You're right. 170 00:08:40,753 --> 00:08:42,989 - You're that way? - Uh-huh. 171 00:08:43,055 --> 00:08:44,190 Okay. 172 00:08:45,191 --> 00:08:47,093 Is it okay if I talked to you at school? 173 00:08:47,159 --> 00:08:48,728 Yeah, of course. 174 00:08:48,794 --> 00:08:50,830 Yay! See you. 175 00:08:50,897 --> 00:08:53,266 - OK. Bye. - Bye-bye. 176 00:08:54,433 --> 00:08:58,905 Mari was surprisingly friendly and easy to talk to. 177 00:09:04,377 --> 00:09:06,045 - Hey. - Oh, hey. 178 00:09:06,112 --> 00:09:08,214 - Did you watch Trivia? - Yeah. 179 00:09:08,281 --> 00:09:12,218 Since that day, Mari and I became close. 180 00:09:13,853 --> 00:09:16,889 Meanwhile, my grades were always No.1. 181 00:09:17,390 --> 00:09:20,126 A word from the student council. 182 00:09:20,793 --> 00:09:25,932 I became student council president and Mari, the vice president. 183 00:09:25,998 --> 00:09:30,836 We were both picture-perfect honor students in junior high. 184 00:09:33,172 --> 00:09:38,110 I then joined the prefecture's top college-preparatory school. 185 00:09:42,882 --> 00:09:44,150 That's correct. 186 00:09:46,586 --> 00:09:49,755 Once again, I ranked No.1 in my grade. 187 00:09:53,693 --> 00:09:55,394 PROF. YAMANAKA GENERATES IPS CELLS 188 00:09:55,461 --> 00:10:00,900 He'll get infinite karma in four years when he wins the Nobel Prize. 189 00:10:05,271 --> 00:10:09,442 I then majored in medicine in a national university. 190 00:10:21,020 --> 00:10:23,656 My second life alone in Tokyo. 191 00:10:27,727 --> 00:10:31,864 It's smaller than last time, but I like this room. 192 00:10:35,468 --> 00:10:38,004 My 4th Coming-of-Age Day. 193 00:10:39,472 --> 00:10:40,706 That's cute. 194 00:10:40,773 --> 00:10:42,708 It's like a rose. 195 00:10:44,910 --> 00:10:46,879 Cute, huh? 196 00:10:49,315 --> 00:10:50,816 Sorry I'm late. 197 00:10:50,883 --> 00:10:52,885 You're pretty. 198 00:10:52,952 --> 00:10:54,186 Looks good. 199 00:11:00,893 --> 00:11:01,894 Asami! 200 00:11:02,395 --> 00:11:03,229 Oh, Mari! 201 00:11:03,295 --> 00:11:05,131 Long time no see. 202 00:11:05,197 --> 00:11:07,800 - Did you watch Trivia? - Yeah. 203 00:11:08,401 --> 00:11:11,437 Our first reunion in five years. 204 00:11:11,504 --> 00:11:15,941 Congratulations, new adults. 205 00:11:16,008 --> 00:11:18,678 Toward a bright future-- 206 00:11:18,744 --> 00:11:20,346 You boring geezer! 207 00:11:20,413 --> 00:11:23,382 - Enough! - Go for it, bro. 208 00:11:25,851 --> 00:11:27,853 Forcible obstruction of business? 209 00:11:27,920 --> 00:11:31,624 I'd say, "Offence against public officials." 210 00:11:31,691 --> 00:11:35,161 Up to three years in prison or a 500,000 yen fine. 211 00:11:35,227 --> 00:11:36,262 That's right. 212 00:11:36,328 --> 00:11:40,433 And turn himself in, accompanied by his parents. 213 00:11:40,499 --> 00:11:44,136 He tells investigators, "I got carried away." 214 00:11:44,203 --> 00:11:46,672 And get fired from his job 215 00:11:46,739 --> 00:11:49,341 or get suspended from school. 216 00:11:49,408 --> 00:11:50,910 That's determination. 217 00:11:50,976 --> 00:11:54,714 Just to enjoy a few minutes of glory. 218 00:11:54,780 --> 00:11:56,816 He's pumped up, huh? 219 00:11:57,650 --> 00:12:00,586 Is he ready for a "microbe" afterlife? 220 00:12:00,653 --> 00:12:03,189 - Asami, picture time. - Okay. 221 00:12:04,256 --> 00:12:05,157 Ready? 222 00:12:05,658 --> 00:12:08,060 - Is this fine? - Okay? 223 00:12:08,694 --> 00:12:10,396 Say cheese. 224 00:12:11,697 --> 00:12:13,733 Yay. I'll send it later. 225 00:12:13,799 --> 00:12:15,167 Huh? Hey. 226 00:12:15,735 --> 00:12:16,602 Hi! 227 00:12:16,669 --> 00:12:18,337 Long time no see. 228 00:12:18,404 --> 00:12:19,572 How are you? 229 00:12:21,207 --> 00:12:22,341 Good to see you. 230 00:12:22,408 --> 00:12:26,045 Our class is going to karaoke. Want to come? 231 00:12:26,112 --> 00:12:27,379 Asami? 232 00:12:27,446 --> 00:12:29,548 - Let's go. - OK. 233 00:12:30,149 --> 00:12:30,983 We'll go. 234 00:12:31,050 --> 00:12:35,788 I'm the naughty summer sun 235 00:12:35,855 --> 00:12:38,591 Na, na, na, na… 236 00:12:38,657 --> 00:12:41,827 Mari's here for the first time 237 00:12:41,894 --> 00:12:44,897 as we listen to the lame summer sun. 238 00:12:45,397 --> 00:12:48,067 I'm going to change the music industry. 239 00:12:49,101 --> 00:12:50,803 You can do it! 240 00:12:50,870 --> 00:12:51,971 You have my word. 241 00:12:52,037 --> 00:12:54,106 - I'll be a fan. - I'll buy CDs. 242 00:12:54,173 --> 00:12:55,941 I'll promote it. 243 00:12:56,008 --> 00:12:57,576 - The unshining sun. - Really? Thanks. 244 00:13:00,946 --> 00:13:02,081 Isn't it lame? 245 00:13:03,115 --> 00:13:04,049 It's lame. 246 00:13:05,117 --> 00:13:08,654 - You'll sell out an arena. - You can. 247 00:13:08,721 --> 00:13:10,089 n arena? 248 00:13:10,156 --> 00:13:11,891 The sorrowful sun. 249 00:13:15,728 --> 00:13:17,863 - Asami. - I removed my contacts. 250 00:13:17,930 --> 00:13:19,231 - They hurt? - Yeah. 251 00:13:19,298 --> 00:13:22,234 - Are you tipsy? - No, I'm fine. 252 00:13:23,135 --> 00:13:26,005 Asami, come here for a sec. 253 00:13:26,071 --> 00:13:27,973 What did you think? 254 00:13:28,040 --> 00:13:28,941 Fukuda. 255 00:13:29,008 --> 00:13:29,909 Fukuda? 256 00:13:30,409 --> 00:13:32,645 He won't make it as a pro. 257 00:13:37,216 --> 00:13:38,150 Right. 258 00:13:38,217 --> 00:13:40,452 Mari's head is clear. 259 00:13:41,754 --> 00:13:44,924 The others are to blame too. 260 00:13:44,990 --> 00:13:45,825 Why? 261 00:13:45,891 --> 00:13:50,196 With that much flattery, he'll get the wrong idea. 262 00:13:50,262 --> 00:13:51,330 Well… 263 00:13:51,397 --> 00:13:55,234 - Fukuda can be simple-minded. - Right. 264 00:13:56,302 --> 00:13:58,003 Maybe I'll tell him. 265 00:13:58,070 --> 00:13:59,972 Huh? Tell him what? 266 00:14:00,039 --> 00:14:01,674 "You won't make it." 267 00:14:01,740 --> 00:14:05,344 Isn't that too straightforward? 268 00:14:05,411 --> 00:14:08,714 Of course, in the end, it's his call. 269 00:14:08,781 --> 00:14:13,385 But he needs someone that can give him a reality check. 270 00:14:15,888 --> 00:14:19,258 If Fukuda changes his mind, 271 00:14:20,860 --> 00:14:23,462 - that boy might not be born. - People say we look alike. 272 00:14:25,865 --> 00:14:29,068 I bet he knows it's tough to make it big. 273 00:14:29,134 --> 00:14:30,669 You think so? 274 00:14:30,736 --> 00:14:33,005 But he said he'll "change the music industry". 275 00:14:33,072 --> 00:14:35,741 That's just lip service. 276 00:14:35,808 --> 00:14:37,776 I doubt it. 277 00:14:37,843 --> 00:14:41,413 Success isn't the only form of happiness. 278 00:14:41,480 --> 00:14:44,783 Setbacks can teach you things too. 279 00:14:44,850 --> 00:14:46,819 Yeah, but… 280 00:14:47,653 --> 00:14:50,723 no matter if he makes it big or not, 281 00:14:50,789 --> 00:14:53,993 let's cheer for our childhood friend. 282 00:14:55,427 --> 00:14:56,495 Alright. 283 00:14:57,396 --> 00:14:58,964 I'll cheer for him. 284 00:14:59,031 --> 00:15:01,533 Yeah, that's a good idea. 285 00:15:01,600 --> 00:15:02,835 Close call. 286 00:15:02,902 --> 00:15:03,736 Let's go. 287 00:15:03,802 --> 00:15:05,237 Bathroom time. 288 00:15:06,672 --> 00:15:08,374 Alright. See you. 289 00:15:11,176 --> 00:15:13,145 I prevented Fukuda's… 290 00:15:13,212 --> 00:15:14,847 Ready? 291 00:15:14,914 --> 00:15:16,448 - OK. - Here. 292 00:15:16,515 --> 00:15:18,651 - Got it? - Yeah. OK. 293 00:15:18,717 --> 00:15:22,888 I'm a bit annoyed, but it's a necessary step. 294 00:15:28,994 --> 00:15:31,330 Seated like the old days. 295 00:15:31,397 --> 00:15:35,200 Miss Asami, we last met in junior high, right? 296 00:15:35,267 --> 00:15:37,102 You two haven't changed. 297 00:15:37,169 --> 00:15:38,137 Really? 298 00:15:38,203 --> 00:15:40,272 You haven't changed either. 299 00:15:41,006 --> 00:15:42,808 But our friendship has. 300 00:15:42,875 --> 00:15:46,412 You attend To-oh National University? 301 00:15:46,478 --> 00:15:47,379 Yeah, I do. 302 00:15:47,446 --> 00:15:48,781 That's amazing. 303 00:15:48,847 --> 00:15:49,915 No, it's not. 304 00:15:49,982 --> 00:15:52,117 A medical student, right? 305 00:15:52,184 --> 00:15:53,452 - Yeah. - Wow! 306 00:15:53,519 --> 00:15:56,488 Dang. Her grades were always No.1. 307 00:15:56,555 --> 00:15:59,091 Totally out of our league. 308 00:15:59,158 --> 00:16:00,059 No, I'm not. 309 00:16:00,125 --> 00:16:02,194 That's how much I rebooted. 310 00:16:02,261 --> 00:16:05,631 We used to say you were from the future. 311 00:16:06,131 --> 00:16:07,333 Remember? 312 00:16:07,399 --> 00:16:10,736 "I bet she was reborn." 313 00:16:10,803 --> 00:16:13,739 Really? That's what people said? 314 00:16:13,806 --> 00:16:16,108 Actually, it's my fourth cycle. 315 00:16:16,175 --> 00:16:19,945 I'm proud to have an honorable classmate. 316 00:16:20,012 --> 00:16:22,414 Yeah, she's our pride and joy. 317 00:16:22,481 --> 00:16:25,150 We don't deserve to meet you. 318 00:16:25,217 --> 00:16:29,755 We finally get to talk, but this praising makes me sad. 319 00:16:29,822 --> 00:16:31,857 Will you pipe down?! 320 00:16:31,924 --> 00:16:37,863 I'm here to protect you To make sure that you smile… 321 00:16:37,930 --> 00:16:38,998 It's resonating. 322 00:16:43,669 --> 00:16:44,603 "SPARKLE" RADWIMPS 323 00:16:44,670 --> 00:16:48,073 I got my medical license after graduating. 324 00:16:48,140 --> 00:16:50,976 After two years of clinical research, 325 00:16:51,677 --> 00:16:55,514 I entered grad school to be a medical researcher. 326 00:16:57,716 --> 00:17:03,989 Medical researchers can uncover phenomena that are yet to be known. 327 00:17:04,556 --> 00:17:08,260 That will contribute to the future of medicine 328 00:17:09,395 --> 00:17:12,364 and possibly save numerous lives. 329 00:17:12,931 --> 00:17:13,799 Meaning… 330 00:17:15,367 --> 00:17:17,403 Congratulations. You're human. 331 00:17:19,204 --> 00:17:20,606 I appreciate it. 332 00:17:23,108 --> 00:17:25,644 "Human" will become a reality. 333 00:17:27,880 --> 00:17:29,982 I still do my quests. 334 00:17:30,783 --> 00:17:32,551 The one after Rena's dad 335 00:17:33,385 --> 00:17:36,855 is the quest to save Mita "Kong". 336 00:17:37,956 --> 00:17:39,825 Even if it's good karma, 337 00:17:40,459 --> 00:17:44,630 it's a drag listening to him vent on the train… 338 00:17:44,696 --> 00:17:45,964 Asami? 339 00:17:46,465 --> 00:17:49,835 - Shizuka? Hi. - It's been a while. 340 00:17:49,902 --> 00:17:52,137 - I forgot about this one. - Are you waiting for someone? 341 00:17:52,204 --> 00:17:53,439 Yeah. And you? 342 00:17:53,505 --> 00:17:55,174 Back home from work. 343 00:17:55,240 --> 00:17:57,276 I see. How's Fukuda? 344 00:17:57,342 --> 00:17:59,244 He's doing great. 345 00:17:59,311 --> 00:18:01,547 But not so with music. 346 00:18:01,613 --> 00:18:04,450 I see. Yeah, it must be tough. 347 00:18:05,717 --> 00:18:08,087 I wish he would look at reality. 348 00:18:08,153 --> 00:18:09,922 To make ends meet? 349 00:18:09,988 --> 00:18:11,957 But we end up fighting. 350 00:18:12,024 --> 00:18:15,394 So, it's hard to talk about it, huh? 351 00:18:15,461 --> 00:18:16,595 Yeah. 352 00:18:17,096 --> 00:18:21,900 I want to have kids, but he wants to make it big first. 353 00:18:21,967 --> 00:18:25,337 There's nothing I can say about that. 354 00:18:25,404 --> 00:18:30,109 And my parents go, "When can I see my grandchild?" 355 00:18:30,175 --> 00:18:32,778 Wow, that's tough. 356 00:18:32,845 --> 00:18:38,884 I want to listen to her, but I really need to leave to save Mita. 357 00:18:38,951 --> 00:18:40,252 I have an idea. 358 00:18:40,319 --> 00:18:41,753 Well… 359 00:18:42,254 --> 00:18:45,390 Being single, it's weird for me to say this. 360 00:18:46,258 --> 00:18:50,395 But Shizuka, if you're really having a tough time, 361 00:18:51,263 --> 00:18:54,766 separating from him might be one option. 362 00:18:57,035 --> 00:18:58,804 Yeah. You're right. 363 00:18:58,871 --> 00:19:01,907 Actually, just between you and me, 364 00:19:01,974 --> 00:19:04,143 I'm considering a divorce. 365 00:19:05,144 --> 00:19:07,012 Yeah, I bet you are. 366 00:19:07,079 --> 00:19:09,281 - I bet… - I need to stall for time. 367 00:19:10,916 --> 00:19:12,084 - But… - Yeah? 368 00:19:12,584 --> 00:19:17,856 Like… Choosing to divorce isn't necessarily… 369 00:19:18,524 --> 00:19:19,825 a bad thing. 370 00:19:20,726 --> 00:19:25,697 But I think it's better to make that choice in your twenties. 371 00:19:25,764 --> 00:19:27,032 You're right. 372 00:19:28,300 --> 00:19:30,135 Did you tell him? 373 00:19:30,202 --> 00:19:33,672 No, nothing this specific. 374 00:19:33,739 --> 00:19:36,208 I see… 375 00:19:36,775 --> 00:19:37,609 He's here. 376 00:19:37,676 --> 00:19:40,279 Hey, isn't that Mr. Mita? 377 00:19:41,113 --> 00:19:41,947 Oh. 378 00:19:42,014 --> 00:19:44,416 Mr. Mita, it's been a while. 379 00:19:44,483 --> 00:19:45,951 It's been a while. 380 00:19:46,018 --> 00:19:49,054 Wow. Kondo and… Tagami? 381 00:19:49,121 --> 00:19:50,856 - Yes, sir. - Yes. 382 00:19:50,923 --> 00:19:54,059 - How are you two? - We're doing good. 383 00:19:54,126 --> 00:19:54,993 Good. 384 00:19:55,060 --> 00:19:56,828 It's 9:05 p.m. 385 00:19:56,895 --> 00:19:59,097 The train leaves at 9:17 p.m. 386 00:19:59,665 --> 00:20:02,301 Sorry, Shizuka, give me a hand. 387 00:20:02,367 --> 00:20:05,737 - What's the occasion? - I ran into her. 388 00:20:05,804 --> 00:20:07,873 - Right? - It's been four years. 389 00:20:07,940 --> 00:20:09,208 Wow. Really? 390 00:20:09,274 --> 00:20:12,611 We were talking about her issues for a while. 391 00:20:13,178 --> 00:20:14,112 Issues? 392 00:20:14,179 --> 00:20:16,782 I was asking for her advice. 393 00:20:16,848 --> 00:20:18,217 Advice for what? 394 00:20:18,283 --> 00:20:20,919 It's pretty complicated, but… 395 00:20:22,154 --> 00:20:25,757 Why don't you ask for Mr. Mita's advice? 396 00:20:25,824 --> 00:20:26,658 What's up? 397 00:20:26,725 --> 00:20:29,361 Right now, she's… May I? 398 00:20:29,428 --> 00:20:32,030 She's having marital issues. 399 00:20:32,097 --> 00:20:33,498 - Is that so? - Yes. 400 00:20:34,166 --> 00:20:36,668 Your husband is Fukuda, right? 401 00:20:36,735 --> 00:20:37,903 Yes, sir. 402 00:20:37,970 --> 00:20:40,372 And isn't he doing music? 403 00:20:40,439 --> 00:20:43,342 Yes, while doing part-time jobs. 404 00:20:43,842 --> 00:20:46,945 I see. It's a tough industry, huh? 405 00:20:47,446 --> 00:20:50,549 Well, I need to make ends meet, 406 00:20:50,616 --> 00:20:53,952 so I want him to take a look at reality. 407 00:20:54,019 --> 00:20:55,654 But he refuses to. 408 00:20:55,721 --> 00:20:59,691 He's in his twenties, so it's hard to give up. 409 00:20:59,758 --> 00:21:01,760 - But bills need to be paid. - Right. 410 00:21:02,261 --> 00:21:05,998 He doesn't want kids until he makes it big. 411 00:21:06,064 --> 00:21:08,100 Honestly, I'm at a loss. 412 00:21:08,166 --> 00:21:09,568 - I see. - Yes. 413 00:21:12,437 --> 00:21:16,675 Rather than stand and chat, why don't we have tea? 414 00:21:16,742 --> 00:21:17,609 Tea? 415 00:21:18,243 --> 00:21:22,147 It's a sensitive topic, so let's go to Gusto. 416 00:21:22,214 --> 00:21:25,584 Tea? But… I don't have that much time. 417 00:21:25,651 --> 00:21:26,585 Are you free, Shizuka? 418 00:21:26,652 --> 00:21:28,754 I bet he can't refuse. 419 00:21:28,820 --> 00:21:30,889 I'll skip one train. 420 00:21:30,956 --> 00:21:32,824 - Thank you. - Sorry. 421 00:21:32,891 --> 00:21:33,792 - Not at all. - Alright! 422 00:21:33,859 --> 00:21:34,926 Good. 423 00:21:34,993 --> 00:21:35,827 CAFE RESTAURANT GUSTO 424 00:21:35,894 --> 00:21:37,796 I'll have my way from here. 425 00:21:37,863 --> 00:21:41,500 A ten-minute chat and the quest is done. 426 00:21:41,566 --> 00:21:43,568 I see. 427 00:21:44,436 --> 00:21:46,705 Thanks. 428 00:21:46,772 --> 00:21:50,108 It's too early to consider a divorce. 429 00:21:50,175 --> 00:21:51,843 You think so? 430 00:21:51,910 --> 00:21:55,681 He doesn't know you're suffering so much, right? 431 00:21:55,747 --> 00:21:58,717 I haven't told him that much. 432 00:21:58,784 --> 00:22:03,488 Then, you should first express your worries honestly 433 00:22:03,555 --> 00:22:05,824 and hear his opinion. 434 00:22:05,891 --> 00:22:09,895 You can set conditions for him to pursue music. 435 00:22:09,961 --> 00:22:12,631 Like providing him with a term of limitation. 436 00:22:12,698 --> 00:22:17,769 I think you both need to come to a compromise. 437 00:22:17,836 --> 00:22:19,104 I see. 438 00:22:19,171 --> 00:22:20,472 I don't like this. 439 00:22:20,539 --> 00:22:25,210 And if you still can't resolve it, divorce is an option. 440 00:22:25,277 --> 00:22:28,213 But I think it's premature to… 441 00:22:28,947 --> 00:22:30,816 consider a divorce now. 442 00:22:30,882 --> 00:22:33,051 Yes, you're right. 443 00:22:33,118 --> 00:22:36,054 If Shizuka hangs in there… 444 00:22:36,121 --> 00:22:36,955 Look. 445 00:22:37,022 --> 00:22:39,091 - …that boy won't be born. - He's adorable! 446 00:22:39,157 --> 00:22:40,425 And Shizuka too. 447 00:22:40,492 --> 00:22:44,463 She said she's going to marry her colleague soon. 448 00:22:44,529 --> 00:22:47,199 Happiness awaits her. 449 00:22:47,265 --> 00:22:49,234 But you do talk to him. 450 00:22:49,301 --> 00:22:51,169 To some degree. 451 00:22:51,236 --> 00:22:53,238 But it ends in a fight. 452 00:22:54,740 --> 00:22:59,778 I bet he feels desperate, so he ends up getting emotional. 453 00:22:59,845 --> 00:23:01,513 Do you think so? 454 00:23:01,580 --> 00:23:05,384 But he thinks success is the only way out, 455 00:23:05,450 --> 00:23:08,754 so nothing changes and time goes by. 456 00:23:08,820 --> 00:23:10,222 You're right. 457 00:23:10,288 --> 00:23:14,760 Everyone has flattered Fukuda since he was a teenager, 458 00:23:14,826 --> 00:23:17,195 so he has a lot of pride. 459 00:23:17,262 --> 00:23:18,864 You have a point. 460 00:23:18,930 --> 00:23:23,902 That's probably why your conversations end in vain. 461 00:23:23,969 --> 00:23:25,103 Huh? 462 00:23:25,804 --> 00:23:27,873 You want them to divorce? 463 00:23:27,939 --> 00:23:29,808 No, that's not true. 464 00:23:29,875 --> 00:23:32,244 You're dissing her husband. 465 00:23:32,310 --> 00:23:34,813 They're both my childhood friends. 466 00:23:34,880 --> 00:23:36,314 Yeah, but… 467 00:23:36,381 --> 00:23:42,387 Plus, I want to make Shizuka's happiness the top priority, 468 00:23:42,454 --> 00:23:47,092 so if she has to decide, the sooner the better, right? 469 00:23:47,159 --> 00:23:48,560 You're right. 470 00:23:52,397 --> 00:23:55,033 It's 9:18 p.m. Quest complete. 471 00:23:55,100 --> 00:23:57,068 You have a train to catch. 472 00:23:58,670 --> 00:24:02,174 I can stay ten more minutes and still make it. 473 00:24:02,240 --> 00:24:05,811 Oh no, we feel bad making you stay so long. 474 00:24:06,378 --> 00:24:08,747 I still have time. 475 00:24:08,814 --> 00:24:12,684 No… we really hate to trouble you even more. 476 00:24:12,751 --> 00:24:13,585 Right? 477 00:24:13,652 --> 00:24:16,688 Then I'll leave it to you. 478 00:24:16,755 --> 00:24:18,356 - So, Tagami. - Yes? 479 00:24:18,423 --> 00:24:21,226 Have a talk with Fukuda. 480 00:24:21,293 --> 00:24:22,761 Thank you. 481 00:24:22,828 --> 00:24:24,396 - When you have time, - Yes. 482 00:24:24,463 --> 00:24:26,865 you two visit me at school. 483 00:24:26,932 --> 00:24:28,967 - Okay. - See you. 484 00:24:29,034 --> 00:24:31,269 Is this on you? 485 00:24:31,336 --> 00:24:32,838 Oh… Sure. 486 00:24:32,904 --> 00:24:34,306 Just kidding. 487 00:24:36,074 --> 00:24:36,908 Bye. 488 00:24:36,975 --> 00:24:38,910 Thank you very much. 489 00:24:44,583 --> 00:24:46,351 Mita "Kong" mellowed. 490 00:24:46,418 --> 00:24:48,053 Because he's married? 491 00:24:48,119 --> 00:24:49,788 Oh. He got married? 492 00:24:49,855 --> 00:24:52,123 His wife's pregnant now. 493 00:24:52,190 --> 00:24:55,660 Really? No wonder he has to hurry home. 494 00:24:55,727 --> 00:24:56,928 Right. 495 00:24:56,995 --> 00:24:58,663 I kind of feel bad. 496 00:24:58,730 --> 00:25:00,665 CAFE RESTAURANT GUSTO 497 00:25:02,534 --> 00:25:04,302 Thanks, Asami. 498 00:25:04,369 --> 00:25:08,006 I'm sorry I couldn't give any advice to you. 499 00:25:08,073 --> 00:25:11,843 No, I feel much better after talking to you. 500 00:25:12,377 --> 00:25:14,913 Though it was a bit aggressive, 501 00:25:14,980 --> 00:25:19,518 I saved Mita "Kong" and the future of my friends. 502 00:25:20,218 --> 00:25:21,453 And also… 503 00:25:25,023 --> 00:25:26,491 This is the best. 504 00:25:26,558 --> 00:25:28,159 I'm glad. 505 00:25:28,226 --> 00:25:30,862 The head one is for the bath. 506 00:25:31,897 --> 00:25:33,598 I want that too. 507 00:25:33,665 --> 00:25:35,700 Mini quest complete. 508 00:25:35,767 --> 00:25:37,936 - From Dad? - Yeah, borrow it. 509 00:25:39,137 --> 00:25:40,939 Quest Number 3. 510 00:25:41,506 --> 00:25:43,275 What's your research? 511 00:25:43,341 --> 00:25:44,175 Now? 512 00:25:44,242 --> 00:25:47,779 Areas such as cancer genome and epigenome. 513 00:25:47,846 --> 00:25:53,351 I study cancerous genetic mutations and genetic modification. 514 00:25:55,987 --> 00:25:59,357 - That didn't make sense. - I know. 515 00:25:59,424 --> 00:26:02,093 I bet you're in Cycle 2. 516 00:26:05,830 --> 00:26:06,665 Huh? 517 00:26:07,566 --> 00:26:09,968 - It doesn't make sense. - Why? 518 00:26:10,035 --> 00:26:13,204 Your grades in school were always No.1. 519 00:26:13,705 --> 00:26:15,674 Oh. Yeah, you're right. 520 00:26:15,740 --> 00:26:18,043 One life cycle isn't enough. 521 00:26:18,109 --> 00:26:19,311 Yes, it is. 522 00:26:19,377 --> 00:26:22,347 Teachers raised the bar on me. 523 00:26:22,414 --> 00:26:24,049 They did? 524 00:26:24,115 --> 00:26:27,085 On Day 1, they treat me with respect. 525 00:26:27,586 --> 00:26:31,056 But after one semester, they're like, "Huh?" 526 00:26:31,122 --> 00:26:33,692 But you got good grades. 527 00:26:33,758 --> 00:26:37,562 Yeah. I did good, always within the top 5. 528 00:26:37,629 --> 00:26:38,496 Wow. 529 00:26:38,563 --> 00:26:40,265 You don't get it. 530 00:26:40,332 --> 00:26:43,301 You were too smart. Nobody praised me. 531 00:26:43,368 --> 00:26:46,605 Didn't Hiroshi and Kumiko praise you? 532 00:26:46,671 --> 00:26:49,441 Totally. I'm their daughter. 533 00:26:49,507 --> 00:26:51,042 Then good for you. 534 00:26:53,044 --> 00:26:54,379 What? 535 00:26:54,446 --> 00:26:56,514 You're not satisfied. 536 00:26:58,450 --> 00:27:00,719 Having a genius sister is tough. 537 00:27:01,219 --> 00:27:03,455 But I helped you study. 538 00:27:03,521 --> 00:27:05,457 Yeah, you did. 539 00:27:07,258 --> 00:27:11,830 What if… I was living Cycle 2, what would you do? 540 00:27:11,896 --> 00:27:13,632 If you're in Cycle 2? 541 00:27:17,869 --> 00:27:19,170 Nothing really. 542 00:27:20,005 --> 00:27:21,206 Okay. 543 00:27:21,272 --> 00:27:23,208 What is there to do? 544 00:27:23,274 --> 00:27:24,109 Right. 545 00:27:26,344 --> 00:27:28,546 I'll ask who I'll marry. 546 00:27:28,613 --> 00:27:30,048 Oh, I see. 547 00:27:30,115 --> 00:27:33,151 - Do you know who? - No, I don't. 548 00:27:33,218 --> 00:27:36,221 Darn, it's your first cycle? 549 00:27:37,188 --> 00:27:38,923 Sorry. 550 00:27:38,990 --> 00:27:39,958 It's OK. 551 00:27:41,259 --> 00:27:43,828 Gramps, don't take this and… 552 00:27:43,895 --> 00:27:47,966 I graduated med school, so I'm convincing this time. 553 00:27:48,033 --> 00:27:51,436 If you say so, Asami, it has to be true. 554 00:27:51,503 --> 00:27:52,804 Thank you. 555 00:27:52,871 --> 00:27:54,773 - Well done, Doc. - Thanks. 556 00:27:54,839 --> 00:27:57,108 - Who's in Cycle 1. But it's OK. - Sorry about that. 557 00:27:58,143 --> 00:28:00,011 And once again… 558 00:28:00,078 --> 00:28:02,247 {\an8}NOBEL PRIZE-WORTHY RESEARCHERS 559 00:28:02,313 --> 00:28:03,782 {\an8}ASIA BUSINESS MANAGEMENT OTAKU 560 00:28:07,585 --> 00:28:09,020 Quest complete. 561 00:28:09,521 --> 00:28:11,356 Quest Number 4. 562 00:28:11,423 --> 00:28:13,892 We played pretend Sailor Moon. 563 00:28:13,958 --> 00:28:15,393 You liked Mercury. 564 00:28:15,460 --> 00:28:20,565 I knew when Rena would come, so I didn't have to come early. 565 00:28:22,133 --> 00:28:25,837 But I failed to stop their number swapping. 566 00:28:27,305 --> 00:28:28,940 So, I wake up early… 567 00:28:29,007 --> 00:28:29,841 NISHIKA PHARMACY 568 00:28:29,908 --> 00:28:31,309 …to do this. 569 00:28:32,410 --> 00:28:35,714 Dang, what a drag. It's all his fault. 570 00:28:40,185 --> 00:28:43,822 Nothing's going to happen, so do you mind? 571 00:28:43,888 --> 00:28:47,125 Hey. Stop acting like I'm harassing you. 572 00:28:47,192 --> 00:28:51,229 If you hadn't acted so shady, I wouldn't be here. 573 00:28:51,296 --> 00:28:53,465 You're misunderstanding. 574 00:28:53,531 --> 00:28:58,303 A married man removed his ring to swap phone numbers. 575 00:28:58,369 --> 00:29:00,438 That's tremendously shady. 576 00:29:00,939 --> 00:29:03,208 Oh, should I ask your wife? 577 00:29:03,274 --> 00:29:04,976 Huh? Why? 578 00:29:05,043 --> 00:29:08,546 "Does your husband remove his ring to eat?" 579 00:29:08,613 --> 00:29:13,485 "I saw him remove his ring and ask a girl her phone number." 580 00:29:13,551 --> 00:29:16,988 I got it. I won't contact her, alright? 581 00:29:17,055 --> 00:29:18,389 It's a promise. 582 00:29:18,456 --> 00:29:22,026 If you ever hurt her, I'll never forgive you. 583 00:29:22,527 --> 00:29:24,229 I said I got it. 584 00:29:27,499 --> 00:29:31,469 Also, you should unlock the pharmacy door yourself. 585 00:29:31,536 --> 00:29:32,570 Huh? 586 00:29:37,609 --> 00:29:38,443 What? 587 00:29:42,347 --> 00:29:43,915 Quest complete. 588 00:29:44,415 --> 00:29:46,618 Though I took it out on him. 589 00:29:50,688 --> 00:29:55,527 I finished grad school and became a researcher at age 30. 590 00:29:56,661 --> 00:29:58,897 I show up at 8:30 a.m. 591 00:29:58,963 --> 00:30:02,033 We don't have a clock-in time, 592 00:30:02,100 --> 00:30:04,702 so it's up to each individual. 593 00:30:06,437 --> 00:30:08,807 Good morning. 594 00:30:08,873 --> 00:30:10,809 We can wear anything. 595 00:30:12,443 --> 00:30:15,280 FYI, most of us wear Crocs. 596 00:30:19,851 --> 00:30:23,788 Everybody takes part in experiments all day long. 597 00:30:28,092 --> 00:30:31,196 But most experiments tend to fail. 598 00:30:31,763 --> 00:30:36,501 Through trial and error, we aim to bring it to fruition. 599 00:30:38,236 --> 00:30:41,206 This daunting task isn't for everyone. 600 00:30:41,272 --> 00:30:43,875 Some have a mental breakdown. 601 00:30:45,310 --> 00:30:47,278 But I've dealt with… 602 00:30:47,345 --> 00:30:48,813 Do something. 603 00:30:48,880 --> 00:30:49,981 …harsh complaints, 604 00:30:50,548 --> 00:30:52,717 zero tolerance for errors, 605 00:30:54,152 --> 00:30:56,120 and difficult puzzles. 606 00:30:56,187 --> 00:30:57,021 Above all, 607 00:30:57,522 --> 00:30:59,424 I've even experienced death. 608 00:30:59,490 --> 00:31:00,325 A mackerel? 609 00:31:00,825 --> 00:31:02,327 So, I'm fine. 610 00:31:04,729 --> 00:31:09,767 In the lab, I often use a microscope that we all share. 611 00:31:09,834 --> 00:31:15,173 The last person sometimes leaves it at their preferred setting. 612 00:31:15,240 --> 00:31:19,277 I have to readjust the focus and light settings, 613 00:31:20,278 --> 00:31:22,814 which is always annoying. 614 00:31:22,881 --> 00:31:28,319 At 1 p.m., I eat lunch with Tae, my senior colleague. 615 00:31:28,386 --> 00:31:30,321 Mr. Matsuda does it. 616 00:31:30,388 --> 00:31:31,990 Yes, he does. 617 00:31:32,056 --> 00:31:34,392 I told him, but he won't listen. 618 00:31:34,459 --> 00:31:36,261 - You told him? - Yup. 619 00:31:36,327 --> 00:31:41,399 He might be a brilliant postdoc, but he lacks those senses. 620 00:31:41,466 --> 00:31:43,668 He is a bit eccentric. 621 00:31:43,735 --> 00:31:45,536 Students love him. 622 00:31:45,603 --> 00:31:46,838 Oh, they do? 623 00:31:47,972 --> 00:31:49,240 Maybe they find 624 00:31:49,307 --> 00:31:52,977 a super smart but untidy guy like him attractive 625 00:31:53,044 --> 00:31:54,846 and genius-like. 626 00:31:54,913 --> 00:31:57,048 Well, he is a genius. 627 00:31:57,115 --> 00:32:01,119 But not genius enough not to restore the focus. 628 00:32:01,185 --> 00:32:04,889 Right, only a super genius can leave it as is. 629 00:32:04,956 --> 00:32:06,357 Right? 630 00:32:08,760 --> 00:32:13,064 Who's genius enough not to restore the focus? 631 00:32:13,131 --> 00:32:16,434 Like Sota Fujii, the shogi player? 632 00:32:16,501 --> 00:32:18,670 Yeah, he can leave it. 633 00:32:18,736 --> 00:32:20,438 And Shohei Ohtani? 634 00:32:20,505 --> 00:32:22,340 Yup, he can leave it. 635 00:32:22,407 --> 00:32:24,776 - Heck, he can leave a mess. - I agree. 636 00:32:24,842 --> 00:32:25,944 And Messi. 637 00:32:27,111 --> 00:32:27,946 Soccer player? 638 00:32:28,446 --> 00:32:30,915 With that dribble, he can leave it. 639 00:32:30,982 --> 00:32:32,183 You're right. 640 00:32:32,817 --> 00:32:35,286 But they don't use microscopes. 641 00:32:36,554 --> 00:32:39,524 After lunch, it's back to experiments. 642 00:32:42,126 --> 00:32:45,797 We don't have fixed working hours. 643 00:32:46,364 --> 00:32:51,069 Some leave at 6 p.m. while others stay past midnight. 644 00:32:55,340 --> 00:32:59,143 After devoting each and every day to research… 645 00:33:01,946 --> 00:33:05,016 three years passed by in a flash. 646 00:33:06,217 --> 00:33:09,988 I haven't achieved any results yet, so… 647 00:33:10,054 --> 00:33:11,789 needless to say… 648 00:33:12,790 --> 00:33:14,859 I restore the focus. 649 00:33:17,829 --> 00:33:20,631 One day, I visited my parents. 650 00:33:25,103 --> 00:33:29,107 Next Sunday, Haruka's bringing her boyfriend. 651 00:33:29,173 --> 00:33:30,842 Wow, really? 652 00:33:30,908 --> 00:33:33,911 She never brought her boyfriend, huh? 653 00:33:34,846 --> 00:33:36,347 No, it's the first time. 654 00:33:37,682 --> 00:33:39,250 Wow. 655 00:33:40,918 --> 00:33:42,420 Is it to… 656 00:33:43,521 --> 00:33:45,289 ask for my blessing? 657 00:33:45,356 --> 00:33:46,958 Yeah, maybe. 658 00:33:47,558 --> 00:33:48,960 Right? 659 00:33:49,027 --> 00:33:51,429 That's wonderful. 660 00:33:51,496 --> 00:33:53,965 Will you say yes? 661 00:33:54,532 --> 00:33:56,834 Basically, I will. 662 00:33:56,901 --> 00:33:59,404 Unless he's a sociopath. 663 00:34:00,338 --> 00:34:02,607 She won't bring such a guy. 664 00:34:02,673 --> 00:34:06,944 Yeah, I'm not worried about that part, but… 665 00:34:09,247 --> 00:34:11,549 What's worrying you? 666 00:34:11,616 --> 00:34:15,319 Well, the problem is when he's… 667 00:34:15,887 --> 00:34:17,688 on the borderline. 668 00:34:17,755 --> 00:34:19,757 - "Borderline"? - Yeah. 669 00:34:20,558 --> 00:34:23,761 If he's clearly "bad", I can just say no. 670 00:34:23,828 --> 00:34:27,098 But what if he's not clearly "bad" 671 00:34:27,165 --> 00:34:30,568 but gives off this annoying vibe? 672 00:34:30,635 --> 00:34:31,469 Like what? 673 00:34:31,536 --> 00:34:35,440 Like a guy who dangles his sunglasses here. 674 00:34:36,774 --> 00:34:38,609 - That's annoying. - Right? 675 00:34:39,110 --> 00:34:43,147 Or a guy who unbuttons his shirt and reveals skin. 676 00:34:43,214 --> 00:34:44,982 Yeah, exactly. 677 00:34:45,049 --> 00:34:48,519 I can't really say no, but it's annoying. 678 00:34:48,586 --> 00:34:50,588 Yeah, it is. 679 00:34:50,655 --> 00:34:54,492 But I think Haruka wouldn't choose such a guy. 680 00:34:55,726 --> 00:34:56,894 Right. 681 00:34:57,495 --> 00:35:01,032 Wow, Haruka's getting married. 682 00:35:02,800 --> 00:35:08,539 In this case, what should people on our side wear to greet him? 683 00:35:08,606 --> 00:35:09,907 "Our side"? 684 00:35:09,974 --> 00:35:15,079 You know, the side that is asked to give their blessing. 685 00:35:15,146 --> 00:35:18,182 Oh, that side? 686 00:35:19,183 --> 00:35:20,284 The usual. 687 00:35:20,852 --> 00:35:24,021 Usual? But not this look, right? 688 00:35:24,088 --> 00:35:26,190 No, definitely not that. 689 00:35:27,758 --> 00:35:29,927 Wear your go-to outfit. 690 00:35:29,994 --> 00:35:31,095 Oh, thanks. 691 00:35:32,063 --> 00:35:34,832 Go-to? Okay, my go-to. 692 00:35:35,800 --> 00:35:36,634 Hold on. 693 00:35:36,701 --> 00:35:38,002 Okay. 694 00:35:38,069 --> 00:35:40,571 Go-to… My go-to… 695 00:35:43,574 --> 00:35:44,675 These two. 696 00:35:49,213 --> 00:35:52,450 - How is this? - That's a clean look. 697 00:35:53,017 --> 00:35:54,018 Right? 698 00:35:54,752 --> 00:35:56,254 I'll wear this. 699 00:35:57,221 --> 00:35:58,456 I'm done. 700 00:35:58,523 --> 00:36:00,591 Dad, you can shower first. 701 00:36:00,658 --> 00:36:03,194 Really? I'll go shower then. 702 00:36:03,261 --> 00:36:04,962 What about this? 703 00:36:05,563 --> 00:36:07,131 - In the fridge. - OK. 704 00:36:07,198 --> 00:36:08,533 There's anmitsu. 705 00:36:08,599 --> 00:36:10,935 Okay. Thanks. 706 00:36:11,002 --> 00:36:13,738 You're bringing your boyfriend? 707 00:36:13,804 --> 00:36:16,574 - Yeah, did Dad tell you? - Yup. 708 00:36:16,641 --> 00:36:20,845 So, is he coming to ask Dad for his blessing? 709 00:36:20,912 --> 00:36:21,913 Nope. 710 00:36:23,581 --> 00:36:24,549 Then why? 711 00:36:24,615 --> 00:36:26,851 To help me build a cabinet. 712 00:36:28,386 --> 00:36:31,289 And so, Haruka's boyfriend came. 713 00:36:32,056 --> 00:36:34,025 I'm home. 714 00:36:34,091 --> 00:36:35,459 Hi. 715 00:36:36,594 --> 00:36:39,330 - Hello. - Hi. Come on in. 716 00:36:39,397 --> 00:36:41,899 My name is Kenji Nakayama. 717 00:36:41,966 --> 00:36:44,001 Oh, hello. 718 00:36:44,068 --> 00:36:46,804 Greeted by Dad in his go-to outfit… 719 00:36:47,438 --> 00:36:49,507 No, it's the other way. 720 00:36:49,574 --> 00:36:51,642 …built Haruka's cabinet… 721 00:36:55,980 --> 00:36:57,648 See you again. 722 00:36:57,715 --> 00:37:01,352 …and sent off by Dad in his go-to outfit. 723 00:37:02,220 --> 00:37:04,488 Thank you. 724 00:37:05,556 --> 00:37:09,393 He passed the sunglasses and shirt button test. 725 00:37:10,094 --> 00:37:11,329 TO-OH MEDICAL UNIVERSITY 726 00:37:11,395 --> 00:37:13,965 Back to my experiment days. 727 00:37:14,599 --> 00:37:18,736 While observing microbes that cause illnesses, 728 00:37:18,803 --> 00:37:20,371 I sometimes wonder. 729 00:37:21,272 --> 00:37:25,843 Maybe these microbes were human in their past lives. 730 00:37:25,910 --> 00:37:29,714 And I always remember that guy. 731 00:37:32,016 --> 00:37:35,586 Day after day, I conducted experiments 732 00:37:36,554 --> 00:37:38,990 and I turned 35 this year. 733 00:37:39,056 --> 00:37:42,260 This is the longest I've ever lived. 734 00:37:43,160 --> 00:37:45,263 As a medical researcher, 735 00:37:45,329 --> 00:37:49,900 I haven't made a revolutionary medical discovery yet. 736 00:37:49,967 --> 00:37:53,170 But I've yielded some small results. 737 00:37:53,237 --> 00:37:55,573 Your paper got published? 738 00:37:55,640 --> 00:37:58,876 - Yes, it did. - Congratulations. 739 00:37:59,443 --> 00:38:02,513 I've contributed a bit to the industry. 740 00:38:03,214 --> 00:38:04,415 Congratulations. 741 00:38:04,482 --> 00:38:05,416 Thank you. 742 00:38:05,483 --> 00:38:07,385 Congrats. 743 00:38:07,451 --> 00:38:08,486 Thank you. 744 00:38:08,552 --> 00:38:12,056 Mr. Usui said he read Miss Kondo's paper. 745 00:38:12,123 --> 00:38:16,527 He's in the U.S. but will go to Singapore in six months. 746 00:38:16,594 --> 00:38:18,629 I'll never be a sea urchin. 747 00:38:23,701 --> 00:38:25,836 And finally… 748 00:38:28,172 --> 00:38:29,674 Haruka got married. 749 00:38:31,242 --> 00:38:34,245 The groom is her boyfriend Kenji. 750 00:38:35,613 --> 00:38:39,350 I think he kind of resembles our dad. 751 00:38:41,218 --> 00:38:45,256 Finally, in Cycle 4, I get to be at Haruka's wedding. 752 00:38:54,732 --> 00:38:56,233 Looking back… 753 00:38:56,300 --> 00:38:59,470 - I'll ask who I'll marry. - Oh, I see. 754 00:38:59,537 --> 00:39:02,606 - Do you know who? - No, I don't. 755 00:39:02,673 --> 00:39:05,309 Darn, it's your first cycle? 756 00:39:06,777 --> 00:39:11,215 Next time, I'll tell her. But I hope this is my last. 757 00:39:16,087 --> 00:39:20,858 I feel emotional seeing my little sister getting married. 758 00:39:22,927 --> 00:39:24,862 Is it a boy or a girl? 759 00:39:24,929 --> 00:39:26,664 I want a sister. 760 00:39:26,731 --> 00:39:28,666 You want a sister? 761 00:39:28,733 --> 00:39:31,035 Haruka, come here. Yay. 762 00:39:32,870 --> 00:39:34,905 Happy Birthday! 763 00:39:34,972 --> 00:39:36,607 Happy Birthday. 764 00:39:36,674 --> 00:39:39,009 Thanks for the food. 765 00:39:41,979 --> 00:39:44,682 You want to take it? 766 00:39:44,749 --> 00:39:47,218 Hey, what are you doing?! 767 00:39:56,227 --> 00:39:58,529 Living long pays off. 768 00:39:59,663 --> 00:40:01,832 Maybe not exactly "long". 769 00:40:02,333 --> 00:40:05,636 But I've lived a total of over 130 years. 770 00:40:05,703 --> 00:40:07,371 Yeah, that's long. 771 00:40:07,872 --> 00:40:09,240 But who cares? 772 00:40:12,610 --> 00:40:13,744 Anyways… 773 00:40:30,728 --> 00:40:34,665 While back home, I met up with Mari for tea. 774 00:40:34,732 --> 00:40:37,935 We use a thing called "96 well plate". 775 00:40:38,436 --> 00:40:41,105 It's a tray with 96 small holes. 776 00:40:41,172 --> 00:40:43,908 We drop clear, colorless liquid. 777 00:40:43,974 --> 00:40:48,779 It's colorless, so if you're careless, you'll lose track. 778 00:40:48,846 --> 00:40:50,448 That's nerve-wracking. 779 00:40:50,514 --> 00:40:53,884 If you lose track, you have to start over. 780 00:40:53,951 --> 00:40:57,721 If someone talks to you, you're doomed, huh? 781 00:40:57,788 --> 00:40:59,757 Doomed. Game over. 782 00:40:59,824 --> 00:41:00,658 Right? 783 00:41:00,724 --> 00:41:02,726 That's amazing. 784 00:41:02,793 --> 00:41:05,763 Mari, how's your work? 785 00:41:05,830 --> 00:41:09,200 It's challenging to maintain my health. 786 00:41:09,266 --> 00:41:11,035 Yeah, I bet. 787 00:41:11,101 --> 00:41:15,539 Every year, we have to take an intense physical exam. 788 00:41:15,606 --> 00:41:16,774 How intense? 789 00:41:17,475 --> 00:41:20,778 Blood, brain waves, electrocardiogram, 790 00:41:20,845 --> 00:41:23,581 eyesight, hearing, nasal airflow. 791 00:41:23,647 --> 00:41:26,584 And sense of balance, among others. 792 00:41:26,650 --> 00:41:28,853 That's like, everything. 793 00:41:28,919 --> 00:41:29,954 Everything. 794 00:41:30,020 --> 00:41:33,691 If I fail even one, I can't fly for a while. 795 00:41:35,159 --> 00:41:36,327 Not even a cold? 796 00:41:36,393 --> 00:41:37,661 No, never. 797 00:41:38,696 --> 00:41:41,232 I can never handle that. 798 00:41:42,366 --> 00:41:46,871 That means you must be super healthy, Mari. 799 00:41:46,937 --> 00:41:51,008 You're right. I'm a super healthy yuryo-ji. 800 00:41:51,075 --> 00:41:52,710 That's amazing. 801 00:41:52,776 --> 00:41:56,080 But you're 35, so you're not a "ji". 802 00:41:56,146 --> 00:41:58,616 Right. Yuryo-nin. 803 00:41:58,682 --> 00:42:00,251 Yeah, yuryo-nin. 804 00:42:00,317 --> 00:42:01,619 Like hosho-nin. 805 00:42:01,685 --> 00:42:03,387 It sounds the same. 806 00:42:07,157 --> 00:42:08,425 Miss Asami? 807 00:42:08,492 --> 00:42:09,727 Natsuki? 808 00:42:09,793 --> 00:42:11,695 - Miss Mari? - Miss Mari. 809 00:42:11,762 --> 00:42:13,864 - Good to see you. - Long time no see. 810 00:42:13,931 --> 00:42:15,933 Since Coming-of-Age Day? 811 00:42:16,000 --> 00:42:18,402 - Yeah, that's right. - That's right. 812 00:42:18,469 --> 00:42:20,104 It's been 15 years? 813 00:42:20,170 --> 00:42:21,705 - That long? - Dang. 814 00:42:21,772 --> 00:42:23,541 How are you two? 815 00:42:23,607 --> 00:42:26,043 Good. How about you two? 816 00:42:26,110 --> 00:42:28,646 - We're good, huh? - We are. 817 00:42:29,146 --> 00:42:31,181 Okay… 818 00:42:31,248 --> 00:42:34,518 Wow. What a surprise. 819 00:42:34,585 --> 00:42:37,555 We should all go to karaoke again. 820 00:42:37,621 --> 00:42:39,890 - Let's go. - I want to. 821 00:42:39,957 --> 00:42:43,060 - Then… see you. - See you. 822 00:42:43,127 --> 00:42:44,929 - See you. - Bye. 823 00:42:44,995 --> 00:42:46,797 - We're outside. - OK. 824 00:42:46,864 --> 00:42:48,766 See you. 825 00:42:49,266 --> 00:42:51,335 Wow. 826 00:42:51,402 --> 00:42:53,003 They haven't changed. 827 00:42:53,070 --> 00:42:55,739 No, they haven't changed. 828 00:42:57,708 --> 00:43:00,311 - I hesitated. - About what? 829 00:43:00,377 --> 00:43:05,282 Sometimes you bump into someone and they join your table. 830 00:43:05,349 --> 00:43:07,518 I kind of expected that. 831 00:43:07,585 --> 00:43:08,719 Yeah, but… 832 00:43:08,786 --> 00:43:12,456 I didn't want to force them, so I hesitated. 833 00:43:12,523 --> 00:43:15,526 Maybe they were hesitant too. 834 00:43:15,593 --> 00:43:19,563 But there was a "what do we do" vibe. 835 00:43:19,630 --> 00:43:21,165 Yeah, there was. 836 00:43:21,231 --> 00:43:22,733 Yeah. 837 00:43:24,735 --> 00:43:28,806 {\an8}If I had asked, would they have joined us? 838 00:43:28,872 --> 00:43:30,808 {\an8}I wonder. 839 00:43:30,874 --> 00:43:32,876 {\an8}Maybe, maybe not. 840 00:43:32,943 --> 00:43:34,645 {\an8}You'll never know. 841 00:43:35,546 --> 00:43:41,385 {\an8}This moderate distance between us makes it hard to decide what to do. 842 00:43:41,452 --> 00:43:43,587 {\an8}Yeah, it's hard. 843 00:43:44,088 --> 00:43:47,291 {\an8}Back then, there was no distance 844 00:43:47,358 --> 00:43:51,295 {\an8}Believing in our hearts That we will meet again 845 00:43:52,196 --> 00:43:54,331 {\an8}- Oh, I forgot. - What? 846 00:43:54,398 --> 00:43:57,668 {\an8}Look what I found the other day. 847 00:43:58,235 --> 00:44:01,538 {\an8}- That's from way back. - Right? 848 00:44:01,605 --> 00:44:03,974 {\an8}Junior high? 849 00:44:04,041 --> 00:44:06,210 {\an8}When ROUND1 opened. 850 00:44:06,276 --> 00:44:07,945 {\an8}- Really? - Yup. 851 00:44:08,012 --> 00:44:10,247 {\an8}We became close after this. 852 00:44:10,314 --> 00:44:12,516 {\an8}This was the start? 853 00:44:12,583 --> 00:44:14,184 {\an8}You don't remember? 854 00:44:14,251 --> 00:44:18,622 {\an8}You were standing alone by a purikura machine. 855 00:44:18,689 --> 00:44:19,757 {\an8}Huh? 856 00:44:20,290 --> 00:44:22,726 {\an8}I was? I don't remember. 857 00:44:22,793 --> 00:44:24,361 {\an8}I remember vividly. 858 00:44:24,428 --> 00:44:28,332 {\an8}You emitted a vibe of misery unlike a teenager's. 859 00:44:28,399 --> 00:44:29,800 {\an8}Oh, really? 860 00:44:29,867 --> 00:44:32,670 {\an8}It's the misery of a 130-year-old. 861 00:44:32,736 --> 00:44:36,740 {\an8}I approached you and we took this together. 862 00:44:37,307 --> 00:44:40,611 {\an8}Wow. 863 00:44:41,945 --> 00:44:45,416 {\an8}By the way, I've always wanted to ask you. 864 00:44:45,482 --> 00:44:46,784 Sure. What? 865 00:44:47,851 --> 00:44:50,320 Asami, what cycle are you in? 866 00:44:50,387 --> 00:44:51,555 Huh? What? 867 00:44:53,123 --> 00:44:55,492 Your life cycle. 868 00:44:56,994 --> 00:44:58,162 My life…? 869 00:45:05,102 --> 00:45:07,438 Mari, you went to that reception desk place too? 870 00:45:07,504 --> 00:45:09,440 {\an8}When did you notice? 871 00:45:09,506 --> 00:45:11,308 {\an8}I was always suspicious of you. 872 00:45:11,375 --> 00:45:14,578 {\an8}So you're rebooting to become a human? 873 00:45:14,645 --> 00:45:17,047 {\an8}There's actually another reason. 874 00:45:17,715 --> 00:45:19,183 {\an8}I have a bad feeling about this.