Original subtitles

Menu.

Man, my ugly handwriting is embarrassing.

Your handwriting isn't nice, but it's not bad.

Think so?

Moheji, it's not a matter of nice or ugly in handwriting.

Moheji, it's not a matter of nice or ugly in handwriting.

You have tasteful writing.

-Really? -Yes.

Just continue on.

In that case.

Chef's choice of 3 dishes.

What is that?

Whatever's available at hand.

For example, sashimi, a stewed dish, and a rice dish.

In other words, we play it by ear.

Three dishes from whatever's available that day.

That sounds good.

How much will that be?

Well, I'd say about $8.

That doesn't work, Moheji.

$8 is too cheap with sashimi.

$8 is too cheap with sashimi.

-Isn't that right? -I agree.

Other places charge between $20 and $30.

But we pride ourselves on being cheap and delicious.

But we pride ourselves on being cheap and delicious.

Akira, that's a good one. You're right, let's set the price at $8.

Moheji, you should profit a little.

-Hey, Principal. -Charge at least $10.

-Hey, Principal. -Charge at least $10.

-It's too cheap even at $10. -Let's set it at $10 then.

-But... -Don't say anymore.

$10.

-All right. -Okay.

What's next?

How about grilled dishes?

Grilled dishes.

Grilled dishes.

-What's first? -Well, let's see...

Grilled fish of the day.

Oh, I see.

Depending on what I get, it'll change.

I see.

-It'll be at cost then. -Yes, it will.

I can't sell it at cost.

Why?

It'll make the customers worry about the price.

It'll make the customers worry about the price.

What are you going to do then?

I want to put my customers at ease.

I want to put my customers at ease.

How about Happy Hour menu for value?

I've never seen a menu like that.

I've never seen a menu like that.

Actually, that's a good menu.

Who cares what others do.

Who cares what others do.

It shows your kindness.

Happy Hour? Sounds good!

Happy Hour? Sounds good!

Really? I'll go with that then.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Tat-chan, is it done?

-Yes, it is! -I want to see it!

I finished it in time.

Please hold on a sec.

Let's see it.

I'm going to spread it out.

I can't wait to see it!

[ MOHEJI ]

It looks really nice!

Nice!

Are you open?

Welcome!

-That's the way! -Nice!

Akira, that's a bit too low.

Good.

Dad, the red lantern gives it cheap look.

We don't put on airs here.

It's so anyone can come in casually.

-Is that how it is? -Yes, that's right.

-Moheji! -Welcome!

Was it from today...

that you stopped declining first-time customers and are welcoming anyone?

That's right.

But there's a problem.

What if there's a surge of customers?

Or weird customers come?

We hung the red lantern, hoping we'd get a surge of customers.

Besides, we can't last, having only customers that pay on tab.

Moheji, are you going to say that?

Just once. I'd like to have a surge of customers come

Just once, I'd like to have a surge of customers come

so I can tell the customers "sorry, but we are full."

so I can tell the customers "sorry, but we are full."

Please come again.

I'd like to have a taste of that.

Come on, Moheji. Let's do it.

Izakaya Moheji 4

YUTAKA MIZUTANI

REIKO TAKASHIMA

KAYOKO KISHIMOTO

TAKUZO KADONO

JUN INOUE

NAOMASA MUSAKA

SHO TAKADA

BUNCHIN KATSURA

TOMOKO NARAOKA

AYAKO WAKAO

MOHEJI

MOHEJI

Welcome!

Welcome!

Welcome!

Oh, it's you, Gramps.

Oh, it's only him.

I expected this place to be flooded with customers.

Well, you see, it's been an hour since we opened for business.

We've been anxiously waiting.

But not a single person has come.

Moheji, what's going on?

Good evening.

It's been a long time.

I shouldn't have come?

Oh, it's nothing like that.

Welcome!

Indeed, it's been a long time.

Shino!

Please have a seat here.

Akira, that uniform matches you.

Akira, that uniform matches you.

Thank you. I appreciate what you've done for me then.

Thanks to you, Akira is working diligently.

I'm glad to hear that.

Put the greetings aside.

Shino, please sit here.

Thank you.

You look great as usual.

Principal, you look young as usual.

Not at all.

-Is that right? -Cut it out.

Ignore him for now. What would you like to drink?

That's obvious.

Shino is in a kimono, so of course it's Japanese Sake.

Shino, is Japanese sake all right?

-Yes. -Moheji.

Got it.

I coincidentally passed your house a month ago.

Oh my.

I drove past the front of your house in my car.

I saw the small sign that read Shino Kihara's Kimono Classes.

-Isn't that your place? -Yes, that's right.

There was a magnificent pine tree protruding out from the gate.

It's a nice house.

It's an old house.

Shino, are you living alone as usual?

-Yes. -Here you go.

Today, we have sake from Toyama. First press.

First press? That looks good.

-Here you go. -Thank you.

By the way, it's dangerous lately. Aren't you afraid, being alone?

That is why I have a naginata (long-handled sword).

Naginata?

Damn you, intruder!

Isn't that what a naginata is?

Very impressive, Shino. You know martial arts?

I learned it when I was young.

My, my, I take my hat off to her.

Welcome!

Sensei, I'm sorry I'm late.

I'm sorry. I didn't give you proper directions.

Not at all. I took a wrong turn.

That's Yukari Ichikawa from my kimono class.

Is she your student?

I'm Ichikawa. It's my pleasure to meet you.

-Yukari. -Yes.

-Can I call you that? -Yes.

Please call me Jimmy.

-Jimi? -No, Jimmy.

-There he goes again. -Oh, that's right!

Haven't we met before?

-Huh? -You don't need to answer that.

Whenever Jimmy sees a pretty woman, that's what he says.

When Shino first came, he told her the same thing.

Hey, Sabu-chan.

Please have a seat first.

I must say, she's beautiful.

But Shino is just as beautiful.

With Shino and Yukari here

it's like a double festivity today.

Moheji?

Moheji?

Moheji.

Huh?

Serve Yukari something to drink.

Oh! I'm sorry to not have served you tea.

Oh! I'm sorry to not have served you tea.

What are you serving?

Is tea all right?

That's a sake bottle.

I'm sorry.

What am I doing?

Hey, Moheji, not tea.

Huh?

What's with you?

Nothing.

Yukari, what would you like to drink?

I'll have the same as Sensei.

Moheji, serve her sake.

Very well.

Will you leave it to him for the food?

Yes.

We leave it to you then.

Very well.

Sabu-chan, Moheji is acting a bit strange.

Thank you for waiting.

Please.

Was today a special day?

Did you think of this place because it was her birthday?

Oh no, I had some business to tend to,

Oh no, I had some business to tend to,

and Yukari-chan helped me.

I've been telling her about Izakaya Moheji for a while.

That is why I asked her to come here.

Delicious food's expected at an expensive restaurant, but

Izakaya Moheji is cheap and delicious.

After hearing that, she wanted to come here once by all means.

Yes. She told me there's a great chef named Moheji.

Using the ingredients on hand,

he makes amazingly delicious dishes.

Moheji, did you hear that?

Doesn't that make you happy?

Sorry, but I'm doing my best to prepare something delicious now.

Boss, you've been cutting the daikon for a while now.

What?

Hey, give me a break.

Shino, what does Yukari do for an occupation?

She's a beautician.

As in hair styling?

-Yes. -So she's a hair designer.

Principal, don't try to sound smart.

Yukari, I had a feeling you were in that field from the beginning.

-Can you tell? -Of course.

Your beautiful appearance gives it away.

Where is your shop?

In Fukagawa.

Fukagawa is nearby.

Maybe I'll have you do my hair. What do you say to that?

Maybe I'll have you do my hair. What do you say to that?

Gladly.

Moheji, did you hear that? She said "gladly."

Jimmy, don't beat us to it.

Can you do mine, too?

President, best not to say unnecessary things.

Oh, I have no hair.

Do you live in Fukagawa?

Yes, close to my shop.

Oh, I see. You were born and raised in Tokyo.

Absolutely not. I'm from the countryside.

-What? -I don't believe you.

It's true. I still have my accent.

It's true. I still have my accent.

-That's not true. -I'm embarrassed.

You have no accent.

Moheji.

Yes.

Aren't you a Tokyo person?

I was born and raised in downtown Tokyo.

I'm unrefined.

Don't you notice my accent?

Accent?

No.

My mom told me that Tokyo is a dangerous place.

I'm always worried.

I may normally be quiet...

I may normally be quiet...

but I can lose my temper...

but I can lose my temper...

and have an outburst.

Please bear with it.

What did you just say?

You'll only laugh at me again, so I won't bother to explain.

It sounded like a foreign language.

Shino, she's an amusing person.

I thought she'd be hard to approach since she's beautiful.

She doesn't put on airs.

My class brightens up when she's there.

My class brightens up when she's there.

Sensei, I'm so embarrassed.

Sensei, I'm so embarrassed.

My heart is pounding, so please give me a break.

What are you saying?

To give me a break.

What dialect is that?

What dialect is that?

Yamaguchi.

You're from Yamaguchi?

Excuse me, Yukari.

What part of Yamaguchi?

A place called Nagato.

Isn't that near Senzaki?

What?

Isn't that Misuzu Kaneko's hometown?

I was born in Senzaki.

The sea is beautiful.

It's close to town.

Have you been there before?

Yes, I went a couple of times.

Why?

My late wife liked Misuzu Kaneko, the poet.

We went to Senzaki for our honeymoon.

After my wife died, I went again...

while thinking about the poems that Misuzu Kaneko wrote.

"If I spread my arms

I can't fly at all.

The little bird that can fly

can't run fast on the ground like me."

"If I swing my body,

I can't make a nice sound.

However, a bell cannot sing many songs like me."

"A Bell, a Bird, and Me."

"We are all different, and good."

How nice.

What casual words, so beautiful.

What casual words, so beautiful.

What poem is that?

A Bell, a Bird, and Me.

Principal, do you know it?

I used to be a principal.

Misuzu Kaneko was a sad person.

Sad?

By a twist of fate, she died at the young age of 26.

Is that how it is for true artists?

It's the same for me.

I'm an unlucky artist.

Are you an artist?

He's an unpopular entertainer.

President, that's going too far.

He has talent.

He's an entertainer with true talent.

He'll become popular someday.

Principal, I'm flattered.

Please enjoy.

-Shino, please. -Thanks.

What is this?

For those having liquor, he wants you to enjoy this first.

I'm amazed you remembered.

If you eat that first, it'll help our liver.

It's Moheji's consideration.

That's right.

Wow.

It's okowa (sticky rice) with vegetables I had on hand.

-Thank-you for this food -Please eat.

How pretty.

It's delicious.

Thank you.

-Yukari. -Yes.

-Yukari. -Yes.

Regarding your beautiful hands...

Ouch!

It's a dangerous sign.

It's a dangerous sign.

He'll offer to read your palms so he can touch your hands.

He'll offer to read your palms so he can touch your hands.

That's not it, Jimmy.

I was looking at the ring on her finger.

Is that a wedding ring?

Yes.

I'm disappointed.

I'm envious of your husband.

I'm'envious of your husband.

I don't have a husband.

What?

Shino...?

He passed away two years ago.

-How did he die? -From illness.

Do you still have feelings for him? Is that why you're still wearing it?

I think so.

You shouldn't have brought that up.

Yukari, I'm sorry.

Yukari, I'm sorry.

It's of the past.

Please try this. It'll go well with the Japanese sake.

Is that tsukudani?

I made it this morning.

You did?

Yes, using the kelp I used for broth and dried bonito.

Thank you for this food.

Sensei... This is delicious.

It's neither salty nor sweet.

It has a very elegant taste.

He puts time and effort into his dishes.

Moheji, can I make a selfish request?

Sure.

May I have white rice?

-Akira. -Yes, right away?

Moheji, you've never served us your homemade tsukudani before.

Moheji, you've never served us your homemade tsukudani before.

Will you serve us, too?

Sorry, but I didn't make that much.

Besides, she wants to enjoy it with rice.

Oh, no. I'm sorry.

It's all right.

We're all happy that you like it.

Here you go.

Yukari, how is it?

It's so delicious I could cry.

Glad to hear that!

Moheji

Why is it quiet?

Mayumi.

Shino!

Why, it's Shino!

I missed you!

Did you come all the way here, alone?

-No, I came with someone. -With someone?

Let me introduce you to Yukari Ichikawa.

She's beautiful.

Nice to meet you.

Likewise.

Mayumi operates a pharmacy nearby.

Yes, it's my business.

I see. Please be good to me.

Likewise.

Are you in the kimono business?

Yukari is a beautician in Fukagawa.

Oh my, you're married.

She's single.

But she's wearing a ring.

We're done talking about that.

She's single.

Single?

Please have a seat.

Moheji.

Moheji

Why are you in a daze?

Oh, nothing.

So you're single. Have a nice time.

Thank you.

What?

You like beauties like her, don't you?

Don't be ridiculous.

Why are you blushing then?

I'm not blushing.

Akira, take care of this.

Moheji, where are you going?

I'll be right back.

Akira, serve Yukari miso soup.

Okay.

You can have another bowl.

What's wrong with me?

Shino.

I was very happy to see you today.

Thank you.

Thank you for the food.

Your heart was in every dish, and they were wonderful.

I enjoyed seeing the others, too.

I enjoyed myself, too.

I have never eaten such delicious dishes.

I enjoyed them very much.

Thank you.

-We'll be going now. -Excuse me.

What is it?

Well, then.

-Bye. -Bye.

-Bye. -Bye.

Yukari.

Thank you.

Isn't it bedtime?

Keep your voice down.

Dad is acting strange.

Moheji is?

He's drinking sake, while mumbling to himself.

I hate it when he drinks sake in that manner.

Sayaka.

He tried to kiss me in his drunken state.

-He reeks of liquor. -He tried to kiss me, too.

It's okay for you, but I'm already in the 8th grade.

How can he kiss me?

It won't work out.

Am I intruding

I wanted a beer after my bath.

Please help yourself.

How unusual of you to be drunk.

What are you talking about? I'm not drunk.

What are you talking about? I'm not drunk.

I'm still on my first bottle.

What's in the sink then?

Sink?

Oh, those must be Akira's.

Sorry, but Akira doesn't drink.

He turns red with just a sip of beer, and loses consciousness.

Really? Then who drank those?

-That's odd. -It sure is.

Could it have been a fox or badger?

-Moheji. -Yeah?

-Moheji. -Yeah?

Have you ever fallen in love at first sight?

You must be joking. I never have.

Is there such a thing as love at first sight?

I don't believe that.

Long ago, a certain man went to borrow a book at the library.

The librarian was a very beautiful woman.

The man unconsciously...

Unconsciously, what?

Oh boy.

That doesn't say much. Tell me more in details.

It was like he was hit in the head.

It was love at first sight.

What!? You must be joking.

That man and beautiful woman...

eventually felfin love.

And they got married.

Is that a fairy tale?

That man is me.

Then...?

The beautiful woman is my late wife.

Gramps, are you serious?

I'm serious... Very serious.

Love at first sight happens.

Isn't that the case for you?

-Huh? -Don't pretend

You were acting strange tonight.

Didn't you fall for her at first sight?

With who?

With Yukari.

Don't be ridiculous.

Gramps, you're losing your mind.

Are you going to tell me that?

I was going to help you as your senior in love at first sight.

-Where are you going? -I'm going to bed.

Hold on. Have a seat.

-I'll open another bottle of beer. -No thanks. I've had enough.

Didn't you just say you were thinking of helping me?

Yes, I did.

How are you going to help me?

Her contact number.

Contact number?

You wanted to ask her, but couldn't.

Isn't that what you were brooding about?

You're worried you might not be able to see her again.

Knowing your personality...

you can't very well ask Shino.

Why are you suddenly quiet?

Gramps, what should I do?

It's simple.

-Simple? -Yes.

I'll ask Shino for you.

What are you going to ask Shino?

I'll ask her for the number of the salon that Yukari works at.

Why would you want to know?

I can make up some kind of excuse.

These days, even men go to beauty salons.

I'll say I want her to do my hair.

No. That's being rude to Shino.

Why is it rude?

Why is it rude?

Rather than rude...

I don't want to trouble Shino over this.

I see.

Then you have no way of finding out her contact number.

Just casually ask Shino.

No, no, no. Definitely not.

You don't want to. Forget it then.

Oh... I shouldn't have relied on you.

You are relying on me.

Good night.

COFFEE SHOP HASHI

I know they're only trying to package it properly, but...

this is just overdoing it.

The cutter blade is about to break.

This is tiring.

This happens a lot lately.

This happens a lot lately.

I wish they would have a little more consideration.

Hey, don't you agree?

Oh, you weren't listening.

Moheji.

Moheji!

What is it?

You're in a daze today, and aren't yourself.

I'm not in a daze.

You haven't touched your coffee.

You haven't touched your coffee.

Do you have a fever?

I have no fever.

There's a cold going around.

Is that right?

You have no vigor.

That's not true.

By the way, did you get customers?

After you stopped declining firsttime customers

did the customers increase?

-It did. -That's good to hear.

You can make more money.

Shino!

What about Shino?

Oh boy. Welcome!

Hello.

Thanks for your patronage.

So you came here.

I came to drink coffee.

May I sit next to you?

Sure!

It's what you asked for the last time.

What is it?

Can I open it?

Wow! You've made my day!

I'm surprised you remembered.

I'm surprised you remembered.

I wanted something like this.

I wanted something like this.

-How pretty. -I'll make coasters out of these.

Thank you very much.

Is coffee okay?

Yes.

I'll brew it now.

I'll brew it now.

Shino, will you talk to Moheji?

About what?

He's been acting odd lately.

He comes to drink coffee, but is in a daze.

He's not listening to what I say.

No, that's not true.

Sis, don't say weird things.

Was it two days ago...

that you forgot your precious purchasing bag?

Well, that's...

What is it?

That was...

Just look at him.

By the way, Shino...

What do you make of Earth's abnormal weather?

I saw on TV the other day...

the Arctic ice is melting rapidly.

It's due to global warming.

It's due to global warming.

Did you know?

What? No, I didn't.

What brought that on suddenly?

What are you trying to say?

It's an immediate problem for us.

For example, the fish we are eating daily.

The ecological system for these fish are changing annually.

The mackerels and sardines that were caught in abundance until now,

including the horse mackerels,

will suddenly become scarce.

What you say may be right, but...

is that something to discuss now?

What?

Well... We'll be in a bind if fish become scarce.

I hope you don't get weird before Earth does.

Oh no, I have to get going.

I'm sorry, but I remembered I had to do something.

Sis, sorry. I'll pay for all of this next time.

Sis, sorry. I'll pay for all of this next time.

Excuse me.

Hey, Moheji.

Shino, what is your take?

Shino, what is your take?

Something must've happened.

Something isn't right.

Looks good.

Akira, eat while it's not busy.

After I clean the fish.

I already did that.

Thanks. I'll eat first then.

No need to rush. We don't have any customers yet.

This is yummy.

Akira, thanks for your hard work.

-Thanks for your hard work. -Wow. That's nice of you.

Sayaka, how's the curry?

-Delicious. -What about you, Minoru?

-I'm on my second serving. -Good.

Sayaka, do you know who made that curry?

Isn't it Dad?

-Did you make it? -Seriousjy?

No wonder it's not very good.

What? You said you're on your second serving.

I'd be on my third serving if Dad made it.

What?

Akira, life isn't easy.

You've a long way to go before you catch up to Dad.

So, hang in there.

Hang in there!

Welcome!.

May I come in?

Please do.

Please sit here.

Here.

- Is Shino joining you?

I'm alone.

The food was so delicious the last time that I came again.

Should I not have come alone?

Of course not.

Can I have that sake again?

Yes.

Also...

Tsukudani?

Yes.

I have that.

-There are two of us. -Is the counter open?

It's reserved today. I'm sorry.

Sorry.

Excuse me.

Reserved?

It's all right.

Please.

I'm sorry.

I'm really sorry.

I'm so sorry.

I'm sorry.

Oh, that's right.

Oh, that's right.

I made a lot today.

Did you really?

You can have seconds.

Please.

Thank you for this food.

It's delicious.

Moheji...

I'm glad I came.

I'm truly glad I did.

Excuse me.

Moheji, want some dorayaki?

Moheji, want some dorayaki?

Aren't you the person who was with Shino the last time?

Yes.

Moheji, where are the president and the others?

Moheji, where are the president and the others?

They haven't come yet.

Is it just the two of you?

Well...yeah.

I see.

Your name is Yukari, isn't it?

Yes.

Is Shino coming later?

No.

Did you come alone?

Yes.

Did you have business here?

No, that's not.it.

I see.

The food was so delicious the last time that I came again.

I see.

It's rice with cherry blossoms.

Wow.

Thank you for this food.

Please enjoy.

Welcome.

Mayumi, I'm sorry. I'll do that.

It's all right.

Boss, I ate first.

Okay.

Dad? We're going out for a bit.

Where are you going?

Sis' smartphone broke.

What? Are you going with her?

-I'm her bodyguard. -Yeah, right.

Dad.

What? Excuse me for a bit.

She's very beautiful.

Here. -Where's your "thank you"?

-Thank you. -Thank-you.

Pay your respects.

-Welcome. -Welcome.

You must be Sayaka and Minoru.

-Huh? -How did you know?

Shino-sensei told me.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you, too.

Hey, come home quickly.

Hey, come home quickly.

-Okay. Bye.

-Okay. Bye. -Bye.

What are you making?

-What is it? -Carpaccio.

-What kind? -Flounder.

-What kind?

For her? -Yeah. For the customer.

You've never made a wonderful dish like that for me.

I just so happened to have flounder on hand.

I see. I see!

Flounder carpaccio.

Oh my.

Please enjoy.

Thank you for this food.

Carpaccio in the head!

-We're here! -Welcome!

You have no customers again.

Yukari is here.

My, my.

You're in Western clothes today.

A kimono matches you well, but you look even more beautiful today.

Fine feathers make fine birds.

Mayumi, I didn't notice you.

You're rude. Get lost, Jimmy.

Yukari, is Shino coming?

-No. -Why not?

President, don't ask that.

For her to come alone...

For her to come alone...

the reason is obvious.

What's obvious?

Are you going to make me say it?

She wanted to see me. Isn't that right, Yukari?

-Yes. -It's not Jimmy, is it?

-Principal. -I think it's Moheji.

Moheji...

Is that right?

Of course not.

She came to see all of you.

That's got to be it.

That makes us happy.

Is that it, Yukari?

Moheji, I'm treating Yukari today.

What? Really?

Please don't do that.

This is a good day for my company.

Did something good happen?

That's right.

I own a very small factory.

Do you know what a bisu is?

Bisu?

It's a screw.

They make special screws at his factory.

Right.

Screws for precision machinery.

He's doing his best in making them.

But they don't sell well.

It's not profitable.

And I finally got a sale.

From a major car manufacturer.

That's great, President!

That's awesome!

That's awesome!

That's right, Mayumi.

They said they need my screws for their parts.

It can't be any other screws.

President, I'll treat you today then!

No, Mayumi.

Today, allow me...

to treat.

For a long time...

I thought it was over for me.

I thought of closing the business many times.

But I stuck it out.

because the screws we make...

can't be compared to others.

Then, finally..

finally...

This is the happiest day in my life.

President... Stop crying!

Stop crying already.

You're going to make us all cry.

You did well, President.

You hung in there well.

President, let me ask you point-blank.

Is it such a profitable deal?

For example...

this much?

No, not that much.

This much then?

President, this much?

Yes... about there.

What!?

You exaggerated.

Sabu-chan, you're in a good mood.

Are you in love with someone?

I want to experience another love at first sight.

Is that all he can think about?

It's packed in here.

Yukari, welcome.

-I've been intruding. -Don't bother to stand.

Please enjoy.

Did you go to the bathhouse?

Yes/that's right..

I'll go in and change.

You're fine as is.

It's rude to be dressed like this in front of a beautiful lady.

Yukari, I'll see you later.

-Moheji. -Oh, Gramps.

Well?

Well, what?

Any change?

Huh?

I'm happy for you.

What was that about?

have no idea.

Yukari.

Yukari.

I'll be going now.

What? Stay longer.

Do you have something to do?

My mother is visiting.

Is that right?

Please ring me up.

No. Don't make me repeat myself.

-But... -Please make him a man today.

-But... -Please make him a man today.

In that case.

I'll accept your offer. Thank you for treating.

-Please come again. -Yes, he's right.

We'll be waiting for you.

Thank you.

Moheji.

Thank you for the good food.

You're welcome.

I'll be going now.

Yukari, I'll walk you out.

-It's all right. -I'll walk you to the station.

I'll be fine by myself.

-Please be careful then. -I will.

Moheji.

Where are you going?

Hey, sit down.

Yukari.

Um...

Please call me.

Bye.

Hello?

I'd like to speak to Yukari Ichikawa.

Is this Yukari? I'm sorry to bother you at work.

Can you talk now? You can.

Why am I calling?

Actually...

What? You want to see me?

I was thinking the same. I'm so happy.

Who are you talking to?

Do you have another hangover?

No, it's not that.

You got Yukari's number, eh?

Oh no, it's getting cloudy. I'd better hurry.

where are you oing for

I said it's nothing like that.

It's important where you go...

for your first date.

Gramps, where do you suggest?

In the old days, it was the movies.

The movies, huh.

It's not quite what I had in mind.

How about an expensive French restaurant...

that any woman would like to go to once?

That's too expensive and I don't have the money.

Go to play ping pong then.

Gramps, that's really old.

Ping pong is fun.

That sure was hot!

Didn't it make you sweat? Let's take a bath together.

Don't be silly.

You lack seriousness.

That's what makes life fun.

When I was a kid, I'd come here to play almost every day.

Did you always ride the boat?

I wanted to ride the boat, but I didn't have any allowance.

Only once in a while.

Once in a while?

Are you worried?

I didn't mean that.

Paddling a boat isn't hard.

Watch out.

I'm sorry. Are you all right?

Right, right, right

Which side is right? This side?

I'm sorry!

Moheji, stop. Please stop.

Stop, then what?

Just stop.

I'll paddle.

No, it'll be too dangerous.

Will you just move from there?

What?

Have you paddled before?

Moheji, hang on tight.

What?

I'm going to speed up.

What do you mean?

I like to go fast.

What?

You don't have to speed up.

Didn't you say I'm dangerous?

I'm sorry. I was wrong about that.

Why did I say that?

I'll apologize. I'm sorry.

I see... So that's what you're like.

Thanks for your hard work.

I'm going to have the hijiki and saba nitsuke (stewed mackerel).

Okay.

This tonjiru is delicious.

Isn't it?

Try this, too.

Her saba nitsuke is delicious.

It has a nice glaze to it.

Moheji, I'm sorry.

Why are you apologizing

I feel relaxed at places like this.

To be honest, it relaxes me, too.

Is that true?

Thank you.

My shop is about 10 minutes away from here.

Do you come here often then?

The owner here is coincidentally from Yamaguchi, too.

Is that right?

Aunty, he's a chef.

He makes delicious dishes with ingredients that are on hand.

I'm embarrassed to have him eat what I make.

Please translate for me.

I told her that you're a chef

who's a genius at cooking.

She said she's embarrassed to have someone like you eat her cooking.

Please tell her this then.

I can't beat her tonjiru and saba nitsuke.

Did you hear that?

He's a good man.

Speaking of good men...

Yukari's husband was slender, tall, and handsome.

He loved the sea in Senzaki.

and that's all he painted.

Painted?

He was an artist.

He was an artist.

Just when he was getting recognized...

he suddenly died two years ago.

So he was painting the

that Misuzu Kaneko loved.

-I'm sorry. -It's all right.

-I'm sorry. -It's all right.

Let's eat.

I thought if I went to Tokyo...

I may be able to forget my sadness.

That's why I came to Tokyo.

Were you able to forget?

No.

It made me remember more.

After I met you.

I felt comfort in my heart.

I was planning to go back home...

and clear out of Tokyo.

My mother visited recently.

I was planning to go back to Senzaki with my mother.

Yet...

I went again.

to see you.

Please don't leave.

Please...don't leave.

What am I saying?

I'm sorry.

Sabu-chan, you fool. The rain let up a long time ago.

Oh?

It was a passing shower.

Oh, it's only Sabu-chan.

You're all here.

Where did Moheji go?

Where did Moheji go?

What? Akira, isn't he back yet?

No, he hasn't returned.

That's strange. He said he'd be back before dusk.

You know something, don't you?

We already know.

Don't act like a police detective.

According to Akira...

he wore a coat and tie.

Yeah, he did.

So he did, but what?

You're hiding something from us, aren't you?

It's not that I'm hiding it, but...

But, what?

I promised Moheji that I would not tell anyone.

Oh no, I said it.

Principal.

Sabu-chan, why don't we do this?

We'll ask you questions.

Respond with a yes or no.

That's a good idea.

Sit here.

Then it won't be you who blabbed.

I guess so.

Question 1.

Moheji wore a coat and tie to meet someone.

Yes.

That person is a man.

No.

It's a woman, isn't it?

Is it a yes or no?

Yes.

Can you say who that woman is?

No, no, no. Definitely not.

We'll ask another question.

That woman isn't Yukari.

What a complicated way of putting it.

You asked that it isn't Yukari.

No, no, no.

He said no to not being Yukari.

-Then it is. -It's Yukari.

Oh, no.

Why'd you hide that from us?

It wasn't that I was hiding it, but...

if everyone found out...

then Mayumi will find out, too.

That's the problem.

It's a huge problem.

Sabu-chan, what are you going.to do?

Don't ask me. I'm in a bind, too.

Akira, Mayumi hasn't been coming around lately.

Yes, not in the past 2 to 3 days.

She dropped this afternoon.

-She did? -Yeah.

Right before Moheji left, donned in a suit.

What?

What did Mayumi do?

When she saw Moheji, the color drained from her face.

Did she say something?

She said nothing, walked in, and sat right there.

She was motionless.

Did Moheji say anything to her?

There's no way he could say anything.

He had no time.

He just said, "I'm going out" and left.

What did Mayumi do after he left?

She turned around slowly...

and looked at me.

And surprisingly...

Surprisingly, what?

She smiled.

What? Smiled?

Smiled, then what?

Then she got up and left.

A mysterious smile.

Sabu-chan.

What's with this atmosphere?

No, it's nothing. It's good to see you.

Welcome.

Is Moheji back?

Is Moheji back?

Is Mohejii back?

Not yet, but... he should be back shortly.

I see. I'll wait for him then.

Akira, beer for me.

Excuse me...

I'm here to talk to Moheji today, so I'm a customer.

All right.

What did you want to talk to Moheji about?

It's a secret.

Never mind that and keep;me company. Let's drink together.

Principal, join us.

-Here you go. -Thanks.

-Thanks for your patronage. -There you are, Moheji.

-You were home? -It rained on me, so I had to change.

Moheji, welcome home.

Oh, it's you, Mayumi.

Did you have fun?

Didn't you go on a date with Yukari?

You don't need to hide it.

Doesn't it make you happy to go on a date with someone you love?

Am I wrong?

Regarding that, there's something I wanted to talk to you about today.

We should get going.

-Yes, you're right. -Akira, put it oh our tab.

-Same for me. -Wait up!

I want all of you to hear this.

It's what I thought out for days.

They're my honest feelings.

So, please listen.

Yes.

You are a kind and wonderful person.

Which is why... I like you a lot.

So even if you find someone you love,

I don't think I should interfere.

I don't want to become a woman who'll prevent your happiness.

That would be the worst thing I could do.

If you should ever get married...

I'd want to be a woman who can sincerely congratulate you.

That's my honest feeling.

That's what I wanted to tell you.

Moheji...

Don't be silent. Say something.

It doesn't matter what it is. Will you just say something?

Mayumi...

Thank you...

Thank you!

Mayumi.

I'm not crying because I'm sad.

There must be two Mayumis in me.

A smart Mayumi and a dumb Mayumi.

These tears are the dumb Mayumi's tears.

She's such a problem. I don't know what to do with her.

So, please don't misunderstand.

I'm sorry.

Sayaka, what are you doing? Eat quickly.

Is it true that Dad is getting married?

Where did that come from?

That's what Sis is brooding about.

Sayaka.

Isn't that what Mayumi said?

Did you eavesdrop?

I overheard it.

When I went to the shop to talk to Dad.

With a serious look on her face

she said Dad was getting married.

You've got it wrong. It's a hypothetical story.

Hypothetical story?

That's right.

Eat quickly before it gets cold.

If it's a hypothetical story, then I'm fine with it.

Thankyou for this food.

-Sayaka. -What?

Do you not want Dad to get married?

How do you feel about it?

I would have no gripes about it.

If Dad fell in love and wanted to get married, I'd be all for it.

Dad raised us all on his own.

If that would make Dad happy, wouldn't you be for it, Minoru?

Yes, I'll be for it, too.

I'm definitely against it.

Sis?

Sayaka?

I don't want a stranger to come into this house.

I don't want her to live here and be Dad's wife.

I won't accept her. I'm against it.

I'm definitely against it!

I don't want that!

Female hysteria...

-Are you alone? -Yeah.

Can we talk to you a bit?

Where's the president?

After all that drinking, he has to pull an all-nighter.

What is it?

Aren't we friends from grade school days?

We've had fist fights! before, but...

during painful and sad times, we cried together, didn't we?

Yeah.

Why didn't you tell us?

I feel the same way.

We're talking about Yukari.

We want to know how you feel.

Can I have a drink?

Moheji, don't brood on it alone.

I'm not brooding on it.

-What, then? -From the first time I met her...

my heart was throbbing.

No matter how many times I tried to talk myself out of it,

I couldn't help missing her.

I've never felt this way before.

So you've fallen for Yukari.

I'm not saying it's a bad thing. If anything, it's a good thing.

You're'not that old.

It's a wonderful thing for you.

I'll ask you the most important question.

Go ahead.

Do you have the desire to marry Yukari in the future?

That's just it. As Mayumi said...

don't hold back to anyone.

Including your children.

I think you should put your feelings first.

It's not that I'm not considering marriage, but...

it hasn't gone that far yet.

I see.

I can't even call it love yet.

I don't know how to explain it.

I'm just getting ahead of myself.

Moheji, your cell phone is ringing.

FROM: YUKARI I WANT TO SEE YOU

Who is it from?

It's a notification from the point service center.

I've accumulated a lot of points.

I WANT TO SEE YOU

Thank you for this food.

This is on the house.

-Thank you. -Aunty, thank you.

I'm picky with my kelp tea.

-Isn't it delicious? -It sure is.

It has a nice aroma.

Feel free to stay long.

Going back to what you were saying.

What?

About taking Sundays off.

Yes, I'm thinking about it.

I've been working every day until now.

So that's in my plan.

Your children will be happy.

Yes. Minoru, my youngest...

was jumping for joy that he can go to Disneyland.

I can understand.

-Excuse me. -Yes?

Can you take off on Sundays?

You said the last time that Tokyo doesn't have any sea or mountains.

-Yes. So you said it can be suffocating.

I'm sorry. I'm just a selfish country bumpkin.

Would you like to go see the sea?

What?

I want to show you a sea that isn't inferior to

Which sea is that?

Izu.

Izu?

After coming to Tokyo, I've been wanting to go there, but haven't yet.

Then, by all means, join us.

Well, actually...

What is it?

Yukari!

Please watch the shop.

Okay.

It's raining.

I'm like the woman who brings the rain.

Didn't it rain the last time, too?

It's like someone is saying "Come back, come back"

and is crying.

Are you referring to the sea in Senzaki?

Is it the person who painted that sea?

I just can't forget.

No matter how hard I try not to...

I keep thinking about him.

Even when I'm with you.

Moheji,

please forgive me.

Yukari.

That's how it is, isn't it?

For a person to care about another.

And to continue loving that person.

I'm envious.

It's a wonderful thing.

Are you returning to Senzaki?

Yes.

Do you insist on it?

I see.

It was like a passing shower.

But I'm glad I met you.

During that short time...

I felt my heart throb.

You've made me happy.

I will never forget this feeling.

Oh...the rain is letting up.

The leaves in the shades are cry-babies.

You can see their teardrops falling.

It's Misuzu Kaneko's Ame no Ato "("After the Rain").

The leaves under the sunshine start laughing.

Drying up the tear stains.

Will someone give a kerchief...

to the cry-baby leaves in the shade?

I'm going to leave it here.

The crabs last time were very delicious.

They were frozen, but of quite high quality.

-Is that right? -See you again.

Thank you!

Yukari?

Yes.

She's been waiting for you.

I'm sorry I'm late.

It's all right. Have a seat.

Would you like to order coffee?

Here's a cup of water.

What did you want to tell me?

I've decided to go back home.

I'll be selfishly quitting your classes, too. I'm sorry.

Something must've happened.

What happened?

I shouldn't see Moheji anymore.

The more I see him, the more I'll hurt him.

That is why... I'm going back to my hometown.

What do you mean by you'll end up hurting Moheji?

The more I fall in love with him.

I can't help remembering...

no matter how hard I try to forget.

Do you mean your husband?

I'm sorry.

Stop crying.

Moheji is more sad than you.

Moheji is an honest person.

There aren't many people as honest as him.

I agree with her.

I know how lonely you feel.

But of all people...

you shouldn't make a wonderful person like that sad.

Do you know the character for "koi" (love)?

Write it.

No, this isn't the character.

There's "kokoro" (heart) at the bottom.

That means "shitagokoro" (ulterior motive).

Real love]has no ulterior motive.

Shino, please write the character.

That's right. This is real love.

There's two "ito" (threads) written in this character.

It means "dearest, dearest heart."

Dearest... dearest...

...heart?

That's right.

Your feelings for your husband even now..

is true love.

You are still in love with your husband.

You shouldn't fall for others while feeling that way.

Sensei.

Welcome home.

I'm back.

How did it go?

How did what go?

Didn't you see Yukari?

Gramps.

What is it?

You're giving me the creeps.

It's over.

What?

It's over.

Hey...!

Yes, again.

So it's over.

Poor Moheji.

Say something.

You're late.

Was Moheji really jilted?

Yes. Poor thing.

Don't tell me he's bedridden.

That's possible.

-Shall we not go today? -That might be a good idea.

How cold. We have to cheer him up when he's down.

You're right. Let's go in.

-Welcome! -Welcome!

Thank you for the good food.

Two customers are leaving.

Two more beers for us!

Also, a sashimi combination.

Two beers and a sashimi combination for the table.

Regular customers there, don't just stand there. The counter's open.

Jimmy...

I wonder what's going on.

I'll be clocking out. Thanks for your hard work.

Akira, you worked hard. Thanks for your efforts.

Akira, good job.

-Good night. -Good night.

Thank you.

Let's make a toast.

What are we toasting to?

Does it matter? Here.

-We're just happy. -That's right.

Cheers to your cheerful sight.

-Cheers! -Thank you!

Delicious!

It's delicious, isn't it?

It's especially delicious tonight.

It's truly delicious.

Oh, that's right!

I have good news!

Why are you shouting?

Let's go to the hot springs soon.

Hot springs?

Let us four go to the hot springs and have fun.

Which hot springs?

Someplace close, like Atami or Hakone.

I would like to go, but...

No worries, Jimmy. I'll pay for everything.

-Really? -Well, in that case.

Let's go!

President, thank you. Just the thought is sufficient.

Moheji, don't worry.

My company is making money.

I know that.

But let's go to the hot springs some other time.

There's something I want to tell all of you.

It has to do with Yukari.

-What? -Moheji.

Don't force yourself.

You were all worried about me.

It's true when they say that friends are good to have.

Therefore, I would like to say something to all of you.

I was jilted.

But I'm fine.

Thanks to all of you, I was able to recover.

That's all.

-I see. -Is that what happened?

So he was jilted.

Look at all the tsukudani I have.

Did you make all that?

We'll eat it for you.

-Have some. -We'll eat all of it tonight.

That would be a big help.

I shouldn't have experienced love at first sight.

Regarding love at first sight..

I've never experienced it.

I wonder if I'll have a chance.

-It's impossible, isn't it? -President, you never know.

-What about you? -I haven't experienced it.

I wish I could.

I've experienced it.

Jimmy, you did?

Just like you, I was jilted.

Is that recent?

It was in high school.

Good grief.

Then I've experienced it, too.

When was this?

Not in kindergarten, I hope.

No, it wasn't.

Her name was Yukiko.

It was when I was in 2nd grade.

In that case, I've experienced it, too.

Her name was Kumiko Inoue.

She was cute.

That was in 4th grade.

You've got to be joking!

There's not much difference between kindergarten and grade school.

It was entirely different then. I had hair.

You had hair sticking out.

I was playing around.

No!

Sayaka, what's wrong?

Don't touch my underwear. I told you I'd wash my own.

It was in the basket in the bathroom.

What? You're kidding

-It's true. -Really?

That's why I washed it with the other laundry.

You should be able to tell at glance.

What are you saying? I've been washing your things from when you were a kid.

Besides, I wouldn't be looking out for your underwear.

Just be careful from now on.

How embarrassing.

She's getting to be difficult.

So you're all eating.

Hey, Sayaka. Do you have plans this Sunday?

Shall we go somewhere?

What's gotten into you?

I'm closing on Sundays to spend time with you guys.

I see. That makes me happy.

Where are we going?

For instance...the sea?

Is that where you're taking us?

-That makes me super happy! -I'm going, too!

Didn't you have a soccer match?

I forgot about that. I'm bummed.

I have to think of new dishes to make on Sunday, so I'll pass.

Oh, I see.

Which sea are we going to?

Let's see...somewhere nearby.

Is there a sea nearby?

Is this what you call the sea?

Close your eyes.

If you think it's the sea, it is.

I can't think of it as the sea.

Didn't you say you had a boyfriend?

-Yes. -What kind of boy is he?

-He's immature. -Immature?

He's totally immature.

He's boring, so I broke up with him?

You broke up with him?

Dad, what about you?

What do you mean by what about me?

I heard you were jilted.

It must've been Gramps. He's always saying unnecessary things.

I'm very happy about that.

It's not nice to be happy about someone's misfortune.

Dad, you are'my dad.

Moheji!

Moheji! I want to ride, too!

This is bad.

I don't want her around either. This is my time with you.

-Let's ignore her. -Okay.

Moheji!

Moheji!

She's coming!

-Sayaka, let's run away! -Okay.

Paddle fast!

-Hang on tight! -Moheji!

Moheji!

I'm coming!

Dad, go faster!

She's approaching!

You can't panic on a boat.

Hurry!

She's ruining our time together.

-Moheji! - She's gaining on us!