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JULY 7, 1999 STAR FESTIVAL

CONSTELLATIONS

TO TAKAGI: THANKS FOR WATCHING, MAYA

Huh?

What are you doing here?

Nothing.

Is this your club room?

Yeah.

Ah…

what was your name?

Takagi.

Takagi. Takagi, huh…

"Sky Telescope"? Is this the Earth Science Club?

Yeah.

Can I come in? Can I see it?

Yeah.

Thanks.

Wow, awesome.

What do you do here?

This and that.

Which means?

I just hang out.

It's like an apartment.

Can we open this?

Wow, that's bright!

It's like a planetarium.

There it is.

It's blinding.

Have you ever danced?

No.

-Not once? -Never.

What about when you were small?

-In kindergarten? -Oh, I did then.

Did you have fun?

-I hated it. -Why?

-You didn't like it? -It felt staged.

It was, but it could still be fun.

Too bad.

-You liked it. -A lot.

It made everyone smile, especially my mother.

I felt happy.

-What month were you born? -July.

This is what you see in the sky in July.

Pegasus. The constellations are big in July!

Ophiuchus…

A telescope.

What is it?

It could be anything, like a cane…

Now that you say that, it does…

What time is it?

6:41.

I came up to see the sunset from the roof.

I'll come back.

I'll see you later.

Takagi!

I think I'm happiest when I'm dancing.

It feels as if… the cells of my body are rejoicing.

I feel like that.

I can tell.

You can?

I can, from your smile.

Huh?

Your smile.

My smile?

The smile on your face…

when you're dancing so happily…

I'm sure…

it lights people up.

Let's go stargazing.

Okay. Is it different outside?

It is.

Wide open?

Nothing but sky above.

That's true.

That'll be fun.

Hello, this is Ishii Maya. Is Takagi Toru there?

What do you want?

Well, ah…

Toru's not here.

What is it?

Hey!

What's wrong?

Takagi?

What's this? "Unfair World."

You can listen.

I want to.

-Now? -Yeah.

I didn't think we'd listen together.

After my father left home for another woman…

my mother saw my father in me.

And I…

I couldn't find anyplace in the world to express my feelings.

Time stopped that day.

If I could restart time…

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

Why are you crying? Don't cry.

I'm not.

You are crying.

Will you watch me?

From now on?

Yeah.

This world always repeats like this,

weaving together ordinary days.

INSPIRED BY "UNFAIR WORLD" SANDAIME J SOUL BROTHERS FROM EXILE TRIBE

Shun!

Okay.

Want to laugh hard? Or cry your eyes out?

You can here at the Feeling Lab.

FEELING LAB

If you fear talking to people, this is your place.

Don't suppress your feelings.

But realign your soul.

We sell you the feelings you need.

Emotional extracts made by our master blender.

The world lacks feeling.

Trying to look cool is his only flaw--

Shun. Try not to go off script, please.

-I'm ad libbing. -Unnecessary.

Lightheartedness is important in a promo video.

We're selling stylish and cool. No gags.

-Humor. -Laughs.

-Jokes. -Puns.

-Standup. -Knock it off!

Hello.

Sorry but…

we're not open yet.

Whoa!

Welcome.

Come this way.

Hello.

Am I early?

No, you're right on time.

And you are?

Aoi.

Beautiful name.

I'm here for…

Don't tell me what you want.

That's for your heart to decide.

Shun!

That's not right.

It's a difficult blend.

No, you fail to understand the customer.

Wait.

Pay attention.

No, look.

Can I help you?

The sign outside…

says you sell emotions.

That we do.

Take a seat.

Shun.

Prepare our special apple juice.

You came alone?

Name, please.

Matoba… Rin.

I can't give prescriptions to minors.

Bring a guardian.

W-Wait!

Can I try counseling her?

You can administer a lighter dose.

For our records.

Let's do it.

This won't hurt.

You look a little sad.

Try smiling.

You did your best.

EXTRACT EFFICACY TIME

Medicine won't open the heart.

Look around.

Everyone's lost in their phones.

What's the point of going outside if people don't even speak?

Because people need physical contact.

They need others to acknowledge their feelings.

People must "choose" how they really feel.

Remember that.

Yeah, but…

I just wish she would smile. That's all.

Strange.

About Rin's data--

Nope. Not my customer.

MATOBA RIN, AGE 16

Hello.

Hello, Ms. Aoi.

Please.

I was just passing by to get some coffee.

-What? -I'll join you.

Close up shop, Shun.

Already?

My heart has decided.

Shall we, Ms. Aoi?

ELITE SCHOOL, BULLYING, ATTEMPTED SUICIDE

UGLY!

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE

MIYOSHI MEDICAL CENTER

ROOM 206 HOSPITAL TRANSFER 12/25 TODAY'S DATE: 12/24

Good evening.

Sorry to intrude.

But before you leave…

can I try just once more?

Wing B, 4th floor.

A suspicious custodian.

Yes, could you check?

EXTRACT EFFICACY TIME

What's wrong? What do I do?

Because people need physical contact.

They need others to acknowledge their feelings.

Rin…

I know your pain.

I really do.

But you can't suppress it.

Say what you think.

It's okay to fight back.

Miss Matoba?

-Miss Matoba? -Miss Matoba?!

Why is it locked?

Oh no.

I think it was him.

Get the master key.

I'm in love with you, Rin.

So please…

I want you to be happy.

Please smile.

I'll be your friend if you need one.

Smile, Rin!

Rin.

Meister.

You did what needed to be done… Said what needed to be said… But?

She didn't smile.

Yes. You were mistaken.

Huh?

Chief of staff?

Yes.

She's the daughter of an old professor of mine. That's his facility.

I don't get it.

Aoi gave me a challenge.

Why didn't you handle it yourself?

Not my type. I like curvy women.

I'm kidding. Don't be upset.

I'm serious.

You want him to sneak in?

Hearts move other hearts.

Rin needs your compassion.

So this setup is your method of treatment?

But I ultimately failed, didn't I?

Yes, you were mistaken.

She wanted to cry.

She did?

A person who could understand and share her pain.

That's what Rin was seeking.

The smile comes later.

But this doesn't mean you failed.

You'll see.

I highly doubt that.

She left town.

Really?

Then who's that?

The data said she moved.

Ouch!

Shun!

INSPIRED BY "SHIRAYUKIHIME" BY FLOWER

I'm going to want your omurice.

-With what sauce? -Just ketchup.

Alright.

Come here.

Wake me as soon as the medicine is ready.

I'll be older than you by that time.

Doesn't matter.

I actually like old women.

Old? In ten years I'll only be 35.

I don't care about age as long as I can be with you.

Hey Roku!

What?

Miyuki?

How long has it been?

Fifty years.

Fifty years?

What happened to my doctor?

He died 20 years ago.

What do you mean?

But…

Your illness…

It should be gone.

I'm sorry.

Leave me alone.

But I'm nervous.

Why?

Because I'm going to get old first.

Will you still…

stay with me?

I will be with you forever.

I promise.

Here's your medicine.

Be sure to take it.

That thing is useless now.

Cleaning like this…

puts me more at ease.

It's part of my daily routine.

Sorry…

But…

you have to take this medicine.

I don't care anymore.

My girl is no longer here.

You…

need to recover from your illness and get out of here.

You have to start a new life.

Please.

Here.

Please take these.

Your hands…

look very sore.

Still awake?

From tomorrow, we won't see each other again for a while.

Please come

and visit sometimes.

For the past 50 years…

I want to thank you.

Roku?

I wonder how long it's been since colors disappeared from this town.

If I said that out loud, I'd probably get kicked out of here.

It's widely believed

that colors disturb order.

I'm working at this boutique that my grandma started.

I heard they used to sell clothes with colors.

They both look lovely.

Yes.

This is my atelier.

I could never show this room to anyone.

What's that? Food?

What's that? Food?

Here.

Alright. It's done!

I was born with this blonde hair.

I even got bullied because of it.

Then I left my hometown to live with my grandma.

But…

how much longer am I going to keep hiding…

my true self?

Welcome.

Don't go upstairs. Come down.

Mom!

Look at this one.

Which one?

This is beautiful.

Isn't this beautiful?

I heard you sell interesting stuff.

Where is it?

Everything here is so typical.

This doesn't fit.

It was before you were born.

One year many people's lives were lost to a natural disaster.

Those who were lost in grief could no longer accept colors emotionally.

Painters threw away their paint too.

I didn't give a damn and kept on painting what I wanted.

I wonder if this artist I adore lost their colors too.

Listen.

You are fine as you are.

Express who you truly are.

If you are not a mere merchant and are determined to be a true artist,

I'll do everything I can to help you.

What an eyesore!

Shame on you!

Look at that hideous outfit!

-Don't you feel embarrassed? -You think that color is fashion?

I can't stand this shop being in my neighborhood.

Welcome!

Welcome!

Are you crazy?

We don't want those clothes.

Welcome!

Welcome!

Welcome!

Welcome!

Welcome!

INSPIRED BY "DRESS WO NUIDA CINDERELLA" BY DREAM AMI

KANAKO, ARE YOU ON THE TRAIN?

NOT YET. JUST ARRIVED AT THE STATION.

ONLY ONE TRAIN AN HOUR. HAHA

THIS IS HOW RURAL LIFE IS.

HAHAHA

HOW ABOUT YOU, SHUNSUKE?

Platform 1, the doors are closing.

Please do not run onto the train.

MADE IT IN TIME!

DID YOU RUN ONTO THE TRAIN?

ALMOST GOT STUCK. HAHA

BE CAREFUL.

HEY, KANAKO.

YES. WHAT'S UP?

CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU.

Six months ago, last summer…

I met her for the first time.

Until then I had never in my life

seen a woman crying so hard.

Ma'am, what's wrong?

Are you okay?

WERE YOU WORKING AT THE DINER UNTIL MORNING?

UNTIL 7:00. YOU?

ME TOO, KIND OF. HAHA

YOU MUST BE TIRED.

I JUST SAW…

A BIT OF SEA.

KANAKOOOO, WHERE ARE YOU NOW?

HEY, KANAKO.

YES?

I CAN'T WAIT…

TO SEE THE FIREWORKS.

All aboard!

All aboard!

SHUNSUKE.

YES?

I…

I HAVE SOMETHING TO TELL YOU.

HEY, WHAT'S UP?

KANAKO, IS SOMETHING WRONG?

I'M WAITING

FOR YOUR REPLY.

After that

my train stopped at several stations.

But she made no reply.

LOVE YOU SO MUCH.

When was this?

AM I GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU?

When did she text this?

I didn't think anything of it at the time.

I think it was about a month ago…

when I decided to propose to her.

ARE YOU SURE I'M GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU?

ARE YOU WORRIED ABOUT OUR AGE GAP?

THAT'S ONE OF MY CONCERNS, BUT…

IS IT THE LONG-DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP?

YES, THERE'S THAT TOO.

IS IT ABOUT HOW YOU WERE MARRIED ONCE BEFORE?

KANAKO,

I DON'T CARE ABOUT THOSE KINDS OF THINGS!!

I KNOW…

UNKNOWN

Hello?

Hello? Um--

Oh. You are…

Long time no see.

What was the name of that hotel?

You drew the short straw. That dirty old man.

Here you are.

Oh, okay.

I see. I'm bothering you.

Hello?

Are you Mr. Kitagawa Shunsuke?

Have you taken a good look at my e-mail?

You…

What is Kanako to you?

Huh? Didn't know her name is Kanako.

Who are you?

Hey, you've gotten to know her in the same way I have, right?

That's none of--

Don't be naive.

You bought her, didn't you?

"Bought her"?

So what's become of the pervert?

Why do you know that?

Oh my god. Is he stalking you?

Oh, no. You saw him again, didn't you?

He forced you to do kinky stuff and knows where you are.

It really sucks.

She's been avoiding me recently.

I think it's because of you, Mr. Kitagawa.

That's why I'm telling you out of kindness.

Are you listening, Mr. Kitagawa?

You've met someone, haven't you?

Not really.

You're so vague.

I think

your attitude like that causes trouble for the people around you.

Men get jealous and suspicious

much more than we think.

And then she was out of contact.

So I called her at the place and…

You, shut up…

What did you say?

I said, "Shut up"!

You've worked for a year and a half, right?

I don't…

I know you quit.

I've been in this business longer than you think.

And I've learned

there are two kinds.

The ones who spread their legs then stop opening up to anyone, like me.

And the others who can still open their hearts, like you.

Um…

Do you really believe you can get happiness

by being honest about everything?

Sometimes you have to stick to a lie, don't you?

It's the sea. Yay!

Oops!

KANAKO

I…

CAN'T MAKE IT TODAY.

WAIT, SHUNSUKE.

I WANT TO SPEAK TO YOU.

BELIEVE ME, PLEASE.

THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING.

GOOD-BYE.

Hey, Kanako.

We should go see the fireworks sometime.

Shunsuke, I…

-I-- -I…

heard everything.

Everything.

I want to be happy.

I want…

to be happy together with you.

INSPIRED BY "HANABI" SANDAIME J SOUL BROTHERS FROM EXILE TRIBE

SHIBAKOEN STATION

Excuse me!

Sorry. I thought you were someone else.

Are you looking for someone?

Yes.

I don't even know her name.

She might be at this station?

I'm not sure about that either.

Before the "Deep Freeze," I used to play my guitar by this station.

She would always stop by after work.

Whenever I saw her,

a completely different song would begin playing in my head.

The result after two months was this song.

Because the world is coming to an end and all is lost,

I just wanted to play my last song for her.

What does she look like?

-Hair color? -Height?

-Eyes? -Age?

Well…

She had black hair down to her waist…

and a mole under her right eye.

She had somewhat large ears, and would wear black swan earrings.

That girl!

I know her.

Chisa was my high school friend and badminton partner.

We won the Tokyo championship in doubles.

Anyhow, did you know the temperature will reach negative one hundred in a week?

Yeah. I heard that at the other shelter which is why I left.

But why are you so happy?

Because, thanks to you, I realized something important.

That you want to see Chisa?

Not exactly.

"Because the world is coming to an end and all is lost,"

I realized that the only meaningful thing is to follow your heart.

What does your heart tell you, Umi?

I left my parents at home.

Since I was worried about getting snowed in,

I wanted us to evacuate to a shelter but they said, "We're fine here."

How we spend the last moments of our life is…

up to each of us.

And who we spend it with.

Hey, you know how great jumping from the window into powdered snow feels?

Not at all.

Hey, let's go this way. It's a shortcut to Chisa's house.

Umi, we don't have time to mess around.

I said, it's a shortcut!

I was almost there.

I was scouted by a record company because of that song.

But the day before my debut, the "Deep Freeze" hit.

Seriously, I was so close.

So, let's say we find Chisa,

but she doesn't like your song, what would you do?

Rather than the debut, isn't it more meaningful…

that you completed your swan song before the end of the world?

I…

love that song.

This looks pretty good.

Why are we here?

I'll tell you after you open this door.

It's stuck.

It's been weeks since cold air has felt this good.

We must make it back before sunset. Otherwise, it'll get dangerously cold.

That's why we need a shortcut.

I don't think a desk will work.

It's okay. We'll all die in two or three weeks anyway.

-Let me off… -Too late!

Oh shit…!

-See, we're fine. -Speak for yourself.

That was a blast!

Seems like nobody's home.

Should we head back before another storm hits?

Chisa's parents…

I'm so sorry…

Are you okay?

There's a big shelter near here. Maybe she's there.

Want to go?

Hold on. Maybe we can find some supplies.

BADMINTON GIRLS' SINGLES FIRST PLACE

SATO UMI

Asahi, I found instant noodles.

Asahi…

Umi, I'm sorry about your parents.

Asahi, the truth is--

You lied, Umi.

You said it was my swan song before the end of the world?

Yeah?

I feel like I can write another one.

Will you listen to it?

Subtitle translation by: John Junkerman, Anthony Kimm, Hideyuki Kobashi,

Toshimichi Saito, Nahoko Kawata, Ken Ochiai