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Really, just do something already.

It's a month since I first called and this is the third time.

We are terribly sorry.

The manufacturer closed shop and we're unable to get parts.

You said that last week.

I'd think that'd be your problem.

To me, a 35,000 yen watch isn't cheap.

Or, are you saying,

your rules only apply to watches over 100,000 yen?

We've no rule like that.

I must sound like a bitch.

But you keep saying the same thing.

You don't sound sincere.

This is crap. Get me the person in charge.

In that case,

the person in charge will call you back, Ms. Kitahara.

I wanna talk to them now.

I am afraid he's not at his desk just now.

Forget it, I'll call back.

Jinji

Yeah?

Are you home? Wanna do take-out?

How many times do I gotta tell you not to call when I'm busy?

Oh, right.

Well, what do you want for dinner? Something heavy or...

Shut up, slug.

It wouldn't play.

Are you aware of the hassle it is to walk here to rent stuff?

We're sorry.

It kept freezing up.

Renting defective products. What are you gonna do?

We're very sorry.

You can take another of the same title or...

My point is,

how'll you make up for wasting my time?

That's all we can do.

Look, I told you not to call when you don't gotta.

Towako, did something happen?

Like what?

Like an accident or you got into a quarrel.

I'm worried about you.

BIRDS WITHOUT NAMES

Wake up.

Towako.

Towako, wake up.

Wake up.

Kurosaki.

Hey, sleepyhead.

Want some sangria?

Yeah, sure.

Beautiful day.

What are you filming?

Our time.

Embarrassing.

Let's have fruit.

- It's on the table. - Looks good.

I'm home.

I got that tempura by the station.

You gotta be hungry.

I'll make udon too.

Udon and Tempura.

Here ya go.

Jinji's special udon...

What a day.

Our new chief is a graduate of

an elite university and knows nothing but he picks on everything.

I'm the only one who can draw blueprints.

Without me, they'd be sunk, not like they know it.

Weren't you gonna be king of the castle?

You watch.

I'll set up a company

and give you a rich life.

Not for me, but for you.

Don't pick your feet.

If it's Towako, I can do anything.

You're almost 50. Get real.

It feels good, Jinji. Wonderful.

Great, you like it?

Yeah... there.

I thought so, right?

This is all you like about me.

Know why?

Cause I can't see your face.

That's okay.

If you're happy, I'm happy.

I could do this

until I die.

Towako?

Are ya asleep?

Ya asleep?

Asleep?

What the hell?

Just a little...

Cut it out. No way!

Don't fucking touch me!

Sorry, sorry.

I got worked up.

Don't take advantage of me!

Fucking creep! You never learn!

Getting touched by you makes me wanna puke.

Sorry, really.

If you're a man, man up for once and do something for me.

Well?

You can't do shit.

Can't, right?

Knew it. You're no man.

You're just a dirty little slug.

A good-for-nothing, seedless little slug!

Slug!

Jinji, the slug.

Get out... get outta here!

You stink up the air!

Stinky slug!

Get out!

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must submit applications every August

if wishing to remain eligible.

Don't run.

Correct information will directly affect your future.

It's vital.

Towako, look.

What?

It's you.

Make it prettier.

What do you do all day?

Nothing special.

You'd watch TV all day if I didn't call.

People like you need to get out and socialize more.

What a pain.

Not another sermon, Sis.

Jinji asked me to take you out.

He did?

Sweet man, he's worried about you.

Worried...

Why is he worried about me? The dumb-ass.

Why do you talk about him like that?

He's diligent and kind.

He made you the benefactor of his life insurance, right?

What's life insurance?

It's proof he loves Towako.

Mommy, can I go play?

Finish eating and then you can go.

If you like him so much, you take him.

What's that? Don't be rude.

You don't get it.

Jinji is

filthy, vulgar, mean, drab, weak, timid, and uncouth.

He only complains about work.

He drives me nuts.

The mouth on you.

Why am I even with him.

Things not going well?

We aren't in that kind of relationship anymore.

Still can't forget Kurosaki?

Fat chance.

You see him?

Not since we broke up.

Thank you for using Hankai Tramway.

Shunichi Kurosaki

You haven't forgotten what he did to you.

He should've been jailed for

breaking your face and ribs.

What?

At least you aren't still wearing those diamond earrings.

Earrings?

You always wore them.

I'm home.

I bought a bun.

Big, no? Let's pig out.

You went through my stuff.

No, I didn't. Why?

It was just something I felt.

Oh... that's weird.

It's okay if you didn't.

Towako.

About yesterday...

It's alright. I'm not upset.

Really? That's fantastic!

Let's eat!

The cream shot out!

My toe...

Dumpling's up.

Is that all?

Hello.

Excuse me, is this Ms. Towako Kitahara?

Yeah.

This is Mizushima, manager of Nakamaruya's watch department.

May I discuss your watch repair?

I said I'd call you.

Why are you calling? Don't bother me.

I am terribly sorry. I thought it best we contact you.

And?

We've prepared some watches that are equivalent to yours.

So, if you don't mind,

may I bring them to your house at your convenience?

Come to my house?

Yes.

It's rude to visit suddenly.

I am terribly sorry.

That watch has

irreplaceable memories.

I understand your feelings, Ms. Kitahara...

Trying to get rid of me?

Think you can give me some junk watch and be done with me?

Absolutely not, Ms. Kitahara.

Watch Department, may I help you?

Can I speak to Mr. Mizushima?

Just a moment, please.

Mizushima, it's for you.

Hello? Mizushima speaking.

Hello?

Hello?

I'm Mizushima from Nakamaruya.

We're very sorry for the situation.

- Come in. - Thank you.

I'll be gone as soon as possible.

Excuse me.

Here are the watches. What do you think?

Is there one that you fancy?

Please look them over.

I don't like gaudy designs.

I'm sorry. I had them pick out similar styles.

I believe these seven are closest to the original.

Didn't you pick them out?

Our rules state that the distributor is responsible for alternative products.

I couldn't care less.

It's a problem between me and you guys, right?

It's a person to person thing, right?

Can't you try a bit harder to find something similar to what I had?

Am I asking too much?

I'm sorry, you're right.

I told you, it's a special watch.

It's irreplaceable.

Fine. Your attitude is clear.

Please leave.

Take the watches,

and my broken one too.

Just take them and go.

Incoming call: Jinji

I'm sorry. I felt duty-bound to do that.

It's fine.

I'll be leaving.

Mr. Mizushima!

It's my fault.

I'll come back in a week.

A week?

Please think it over.

Think what over?

I don't know.

Check it out! Crab Ramen, a secret off-menu item!

Nope. Can't trick me like that.

Canned food is better.

Jinji.

You're up.

I can't sleep. Gimme a massage.

Little by little, I'll rub your pain away.

What is it?

You up for it?

Silly girl.

If you are, just tell me.

Well?

Was it good?

What about you?

I'll do myself.

Just go to sleep.

Welcome.

Sorry to come during work.

Thank you for visiting us.

Sorry we couldn't be of more help.

Meet me in the café downstairs.

Thanks for waiting.

Ah, please.

Here.

Please open it.

This is...

I bought it at another store.

- How much was it? - Oh, no.

Take it, please.

Say "Ah."

Open wider.

Keep saying "Ah" loud.

Say "Ah" again.

We don't know anything about each other yet.

Well, what are your interests?

Traveling alone.

To foreign frontiers.

I went to the Taklamakan Desert last year.

Taklamakan...

In Uyghur, it's called Taklimakan,

which means sea of death.

Taklimakan...

Yes, it's nothing but desert.

Absolute, total loneliness.

It's almost sickening.

There's a cave temple that has a hole

for Zen meditation that's not in the guidebooks.

Sitting there causes you to panic from claustrophobia.

However,

you feel, or better yet, realize,

when in that underground womb,

humans

are lonely by nature.

Underground womb?

You're lonely.

We're alike.

I felt it when I first saw you.

Your loneliness.

We were meant to be.

It's fate.

Sorry to keep you late.

Your husband must be worried.

He's not my husband. Just a roommate.

I'm married, but it's the same.

I was worried sick.

You didn't come home. I looked all over. Where were you?

Here and there.

I made motsu stew for you.

Let's go home, okay?

Taklimakan...

Misuzu, sorry to worry you last night.

Thanks, Jinji.

Towako, you're there?

Towako, Misuzu is here.

Misuzu?

Why is she here?

I called her.

Stuffy room. Can I open a window?

It's freezing out.

Look what you're wearing. Put something on.

I'll make tea.

So, where were you?

None of your business.

It's him.

You saw Kurosaki, right?

As I thought.

You're back together?

Did he contact you or did you grovel back?

It wasn't him.

I'm sure of it.

Absolutely not him.

How can you be sure?

It's...

She runs wild 'cause you spoil her. Put your foot down.

Sis, stop!

I swear it wasn't him.

I don't know where he is. He hasn't contacted me since then.

Sure, let's drop it.

But wake up.

And remember,

Jinji makes all the money you spend having fun with.

You're something else.

- Hey. - Towako.

Jinji, tell her to leave.

You're only trouble for Jinji.

Get it together.

I'm going home.

Shunichi Kurosaki

Incoming call: Shunichi Kurosaki

Yes?

Hello, Towako.

Kurosaki?

I've been...

waiting for you.

Me too.

I've missed you so much.

Really? I'm happy.

Let's go somewhere.

Where?

Let's see...

maybe Bali or Tahiti.

After I leave my wife, let's go away.

I'll buy a house by the ocean for us to live in.

And for me...

will you have my baby?

Baby?

That's right.

Have a baby...

Your brandy, sir.

Here.

What's this?

I want to help somehow.

Don't ever think

I'll divorce my wife or quit the company for you.

- But... - It was decided.

Still...

meeting you was

an act of providence.

Thank you.

Men who give gifts in fancy boxes are shallow.

Towako?

I got you food.

Kurosaki...

Jinji.

Towako, you napping?

Bet you're hungry.

Let's eat out tonight, okay?

Let's go.

Beanery Nihonichi

I told ya about the new chief, right?

He called me a useless cog today.

He got that right.

Don't say that.

Well, the company is in the red 'cause of my mistake.

So, Towako...

about money,

from next month,

I can't give you so much.

- It's alright. - Sorry.

Well, just for now.

Know what? I'm gonna write a book.

I'll make it good and get a new writer's award.

I already got the opening.

Check it out.

The prize is three million yen.

Towako!

Wait up.

Hurry!

Who is it?

The Sano residence, yes?

Sannomiya Police.

I have some questions for you.

You're Towako Kitahara, yes?

Come in.

Two days ago, around five p.m.,

a cell phone received a call from your cell phone.

Do you recall that?

You remember.

It's not related to a crime.

I'm just here to check on something.

You hung up immediately, didn't you?

Yes.

The other party said she called back.

The other party?

Kayo Kunieda, the wife of Shunichi Kunieda.

Kunieda...

His former name was Kurosaki.

You called Kurosaki's number, right?

Yes, but...

The truth is,

he was reported missing five years ago,

and is still missing.

You're giving me a ride?

You looked like loneliness itself walking alone.

You didn't know?

Excuse me,

may I ask your relationship with him?

We used to go out.

When was that?

We broke up eight years ago.

Did you come across

or meet him recently?

No... no.

I'm sorry to ask you so much.

I see the situation.

It's awkward calling an ex-boyfriend.

It makes sense, I guess.

Why on earth is he missing?

You really don't know where he is?

Not a clue.

I heard he got into a fix with his business.

Maybe he's off living the high life.

Thank you for your time.

You must be Jinji Sano.

So what?

Pardon me.

I'm the police.

I asked Towako about an old friend.

But we've finished.

Old friend?

That's all for now.

Towako, where ya going?

Somewhere.

No. Don't go.

I'm making your favorite stew!

Towako, going's no good.

Don't go.

Towako?

Towako!

Don't go.

Shit!

Get off of me!

Towako, go too far and bad things'll happen, for sure.

Say "Ah..."

Kurosaki...

Towako.

I'm thinking to quit my job.

My wife disagrees.

But my mind is made up.

I'll submit my resignation.

It'll probably end things with her, which is fine.

We don't get along nowadays.

Why do women dry up after having kids?

Hard to believe.

I want a clean slate.

It's probably because

of you I feel this way.

Mizushima.

Here.

I don't want your money.

You shouldn't pay for everything.

If you insist.

Don't worry about it.

I'll take care of things.

To Temma.

Take me there someday.

Where?

Taklimakan.

Let's save it for the honeymoon.

The underground womb...

Absolute, total loneliness,

we'll make love covered in sand.

What's wrong?

Are you finally up? It's past noon.

Sleepyhead.

Jinji was worried about you.

Did he call?

Of course.

He followed me yesterday.

Followed? Where?

I saw him when I left the motel.

I knew it. You met him, didn't you?

It's not Kurosaki. Someone else.

Someone else? Who? Are you protecting Kurosaki?

I'm not.

I heard Kurosaki's been missing for five years.

The police came by.

Missing?

For real?

Yeah.

Missing... That's creepy.

Jinji knew, didn't he?

No. I just found out yesterday.

Why?

He said, "Absolutely not him."

Absolutely...

Food's ready. Jinji, thanks for the sushi.

Nah, it's my fault 'cause I can't control her.

No, I'm the one who's sorry for my problematic sister.

Sit up, please.

Jinji said he pooped his pants.

Stop it. We're about to eat.

Sorry, I'm driving.

That's right. Sorry.

Besides, shouldn't we wait for your husband?

I like him a lot.

He's younger than me, but he's tough and a real earner. I respect him.

Daddy's coming home?

I wouldn't know.

Oh, sorry, I...

It's fine.

He has something going on with a girl at work.

Is that right?

Men who have affairs should die.

Let's eat.

Jinji, gimme salmon and egg ones.

Sure thing.

Mana, how about you?

Shrimp.

You can have the urchin.

Can't, I got gout.

We have pig's feet too.

Jinji, about yesterday...

It's okay, Misuzu. It's okay.

Not that. As you said, it wasn't Kurosaki.

Misuzu.

The police said he's missing.

You knew, right?

Huh? No.

You said you were sure it wasn't Kurosaki.

Let's eat.

I don't know.

Whoever he was,

I don't care and don't wanna know.

All I know is,

it's my job to make her happy.

For Towako, I'll do anything.

What's next?

Sweet shrimp and...

I can't believe you told her that crap.

What?

You spied on us.

Whatcha mean?

You saw us in the cab.

That's right.

What's your plan?

Yo, Jinji.

You said you'll do anything for me.

I'm going the wrong way. Well, whatever.

Kunieda

You must be Ms. Kitahara.

Yes.

Come in.

Thank you.

I was pregnant when we took that.

Is she your only child?

Yes.

She's five and doesn't know her father's face.

Misaki, can you play in the other room?

Here.

He told me about you.

That he went out with you before me.

I'm sorry to visit you suddenly.

You see, the police told me he went missing.

It's been five years.

It's hard to explain but,

I'm worried about my current boyfriend.

He might go missing in the way Kurosaki did.

Did something happen?

Were you followed or did

unusual things go on back then?

Yes, quite a bit.

Loan sharks would call demanding pay.

Financially, he was in a corner.

He up and quit my uncle's company.

He was being followed too, it seems.

What about the police?

They didn't look into it seriously.

They thought he took off somewhere.

That's terrible.

But...

Shunichi...

must've been killed.

What?

The morning after he went missing, his car was parked oddly.

It chilled me to the bone.

He'd never park like that.

Oh, sorry.

Don't be.

Maybe I just want him to be dead so I can move on.

Oh, hi.

Who is it?

Ms. Kitahara, Shunichi's friend.

She came over to talk about him.

This is Kunieda, my uncle. He suffered a cerebral infarction.

I want to...

talk to you.

Please excuse me. I have to take my daughter to her English lesson.

I'll be right back.

As you see,

I can't do a thing.

Long time no see.

Kurosaki was a worthless man.

But I'm grateful to him

for introducing you to me.

I still...

remember you.

Your voice.

Your skin.

- Your smell... - Please stop.

Yeah.

You always looked at me like that.

You are...

my beautiful memory.

How is Kurosaki doing?

I don't know.

Why didn't you show up that day?

That day?

You were...

together with Kurosaki.

I don't know what you mean.

I have something to ask.

Kunieda controls my future, which also means...

he controls your future.

Towako.

Forgive me.

But it's for both our sakes.

Just close your eyes.

And think of me.

He's an old man.

He can't do much.

Towako.

I'm marrying Kayo.

Who's Kayo?

Kunieda's niece.

Didn't I tell you?

You didn't.

You didn't say shit.

No excuses. Break up with me.

I'll expose you.

I'll tell Kayo everything.

Tell about Kunieda and everything you've ever told me!

Kurosaki, I don't get it.

Get out!

Undo your seat belt!

Get out!

Toss this on your TV and think it over.

You say shit and I'll put this on-line so fast your head will spin.

Kuro... saki...

Towako.

What's wrong?

The chief hit me.

He's gonna pay.

Say, Jinji.

What?

Did this happen before?

Why?

No reason.

Yes?

My wife called. Something odd happened.

Something odd?

There was an adult toy in our mailbox.

She was shocked.

Now she suspects.

Really?

It'll be bad if she knows.

I'll divorce her for sure.

But if she's upset, it'll be trouble.

I have to be careful, you see.

Okay.

But there's more going on now.

I lost papers.

Papers?

The personal information of 2,000 Card members was stolen.

I borrowed them from General Affairs.

I had a drink at a bar before going home.

Someone must've taken them.

I hate to say it, but can I be frank?

What?

I think it was your roommate.

Could he have sent my wife the adult toy or stolen the papers?

Well...

What's his name?

Jinji Sano.

Jinji...

Sounds like a thief to me.

In any case, look into it.

Okay, I will.

Man, it's one thing after another.

For now, I think we should keep some distance.

Let's see if the harassment stops.

What? No!

Just for a while, okay?

Sorry, gotta go. I'm on duty.

No. Mizushima, I wanna see you.

Where do you live?

- Tennoji. - Really?

Tennoji... I know a swell place in Tennoji.

I'd like to go.

Really? It's in a shopping mall.

That's fine.

It was like when I saw the aurora.

I realized how small we really are.

Hello.

Nice, isn't it?

It's made in China. Buy it and I'll discount the tax.

Mizushima.

Whoa, you scared me.

Why're you here?

Sorry.

This is bad.

I told you, my wife is suspicious.

If people see us talking...

Sorry, I just felt tense.

I wanted to see you, that's all.

The papers?

I didn't find them yet.

Silly girl.

I just wanted to see you.

I don't have a lot of time.

Over here.

It's cool, right?

Look at me.

Towako.

What is this, an ambush?

You keep spying on me, right?

Answer me!

Jinji.

You sent Mizushima a dirty toy, yes?

You mean the octopus panties?

Plus,

you stole his papers.

What papers?

What are you up to? Tell me!

I'm just worried.

I heard that before!

Towako, you're being tricked.

He said he'd divorce his wife.

And you fell for it.

Last night he had dinner with his wife and daughter.

I'm not sure what he said, but he ain't leaving his family.

Family is family. Sex is sex. He's a rotten man.

And not just then. They go out all the time.

You spy on him? You know nothing.

They're back together because of your spying and that sex toy.

It's all one big show.

It's our strategy to go to Taklimakan together.

That makes no sense. And what's a Taklimakan?

You'll never get away with it!

What?

What'll ya do?

Tell me. Whatcha thinking?

Come on, Towako. Open your eyes.

Leave him or something bad will happen again.

Again?

Are you talking about Kurosaki?

Jinji.

When we started going out,

you also asked about him.

What he's like or

if he's sweeter or better in bed.

Suddenly you stopped asking about him.

Why?

Why?

Towako.

Those earrings he gave me,

I wondered when I'd lost them.

It was you.

You took them.

Why, Jinji?

Do you hate him that much?

I do.

I won't forgive men who hurt and toy with you.

I hate 'em.

I can't stand by.

What did you do?

Where is he?

I buried him under the mud.

I put him in my truck

and took his body to a construction site after midnight.

It was a residential development dig

we were in the middle of.

I dropped him in a hole with a digger.

His clothes and hair were all bloody.

Car... What about the car?

Car? You mean his car?

I couldn't just leave it, so I took it back to his place.

I didn't know how to park it, so I left it by the entrance.

See, Towako,

he's just a pile of bones

under some apartment building.

That far...

you went that far.

It's...

for the...

bad things he did to you.

Why didn't you leave us alone?

It's your fault.

I'll never be with him again!

What did you do?

You asshole!

Slug!

I hate you!

I hate you so much!

You stupid good-for-nothing.

Instead of Kurosaki, you should be dead.

If you hate me for it, I'm happy.

Still.

I didn't want you to know.

Believe me.

You're the last person

I wanted to know.

It's over.

Of course it's over.

Let's forget it now.

That's enough.

Since you're home,

I'll make something good.

Look, meat. Let's pig out.

We ain't eaten on the table in ages.

I'll tidy up.

It's ready.

Towako.

Let's eat.

Wow!

Can't believe it's frozen. Dig in, Towako.

It's good.

Right?

I could eat with you forever.

What's wrong?

Didn't swallow.

Man, I'm old.

You just noticed?

Lately, I guess so.

You're young, you don't know.

I'm not young.

You are. The best is yet to come.

Wish I were 10 years younger and not seedless.

We'd be five years apart with kids.

For Towako...

I coulda made a baby.

Don't need one.

You know the pet shop by the station, yeah?

They got a chimpanzee.

Chimpanzee?

Why don't we get it? It's on sale.

Towako, I'm off.

Jinji.

Let's get dinner after work.

It's weird to hear you ask me that.

Alright.

I'll try to get off early.

Hello?

What's up? It's rare for you to call.

I'm sorry about the other day.

Don't be. It's okay.

My troubles will be over soon so you don't got to worry about me.

Really? Are you okay?

I might leave Osaka for a spell.

I'll let you know if I do.

This is sudden. What about Jinji? Will he go too?

He'll be with me.

Yes?

You find the papers?

I looked but they weren't in his room.

Come on, it's gotta be him.

The media found out. It'll be on the news.

No way.

It might involve the police.

Man, my life is over. Fuck!

Mizushima, I'll take care of it.

What?

I gotta see you today!

Get real, now's not the time.

Indulge me just this once!

What? Did something happen?

It could be our last chance. I think I might take off somewhere.

I might do something bad.

Okay. I'll make up something and see you later.

Unexplored Regions Tour Series: Taklamakan

"sea of death..."

"In Uyghur, it's Taklimakan."

"underground womb..." "absolute, total loneliness..."

Sorry to be late. It's freezing out.

No, it's alright.

Mizushima, about the papers?

Oh. The papers...

The thing is, we found them.

The woman in charge of direct mailing had them.

Man, that was scary. What a shocker.

Why?

Why didn't you tell me?

Well, I was going to.

But I can't talk about details in the office.

We were going to meet anyway.

It's been a little rough these days and maybe I was a bit paranoid.

We've time now.

I promise.

I promise.

Lunch can wait.

I know you can't.

Let's hit a motel.

Let's go.

Towako! Towako!

Mizushima!

Look, it's me who stabbed you.

If you go to the police, it was me.

I got pictures and proof of everything you did with Towako.

I'll crush your life. Got it?

Now, get lost!

In the parking lot, I stabbed...

I stabbed Kurosaki.

That's right.

In a parking lot in Kobe.

You remember.

I called you.

That's right.

Five years ago, around seven o'clock,

I was eating at a bar.

You told me nothing.

Still,

I felt something awful had happened.

Towako?

What the hell?

Towako, Towako.

What happened?

That day...

he called...

for the first time...

in three years.

He wanted to see you?

Towako, I'm glad you came.

He said he'd suffered because of what he did to me when we broke up.

I've been thinking of you.

I've neglected my family.

I can't focus on my job.

God, how I've missed you.

Me too.

You were happy.

I was ecstatic, I could just die.

That's not it.

I felt if we broke up again,

and he went back to his wife,

I'd rather see him dead.

Then what happened?

We talked about stuff.

About the old days,

things we enjoyed,

and our future.

During the conversation,

we cried and laughed.

Then he said

he wanted me to solve a job issue for him.

He needed my help again.

For now,

I need 10 million yen.

It's not something you have to pay.

Just one more time,

I want you to see him.

He says he can't forget you.

He's at a motel nearby.

This will...

save me.

I want a new life.

Please, Towako.

I'll cherish you forever.

I promise.

I promise.

I should've killed him.

When I hid the body,

you were saying weird stuff.

When we got home,

you were out like a light.

I washed my uniform and

you woke with a strange look.

"What're you doing?" you asked.

You,

you forgot everything about the night before.

I thought, "Great!"

"Thank God."

"This'll save us."

I took off your earrings while you slept,

and prayed:

"Please,

let her forget for the rest of her life."

I should have remembered sooner.

If you did,

you might've gone mad or died.

It was your

survival instinct protecting you.

Making you forget.

I don't want to live.

No, don't say such a thing.

Look Towako,

you were haunted by Kurosaki's ghost.

His ghost tried to make you kill that guy and destroy your life.

But, Kurosaki lost.

It was fun, Towako.

It really was.

Not knowing when things were gonna crash,

made it all kinda fun.

Being with you was like living a dream.

From now,

carry your memories always.

I can't do that.

You gotta. It's the only way. You gotta live.

I can't do it.

You can.

I'd rather die

than do that.

You gotta live, Towako.

If you don't live,

live and laugh,

I can't rest in peace.

Ain't that right, Towako?

Live, Towako.

I'll save ya.

Save?

How will you save me?

I guess...

You're all talk.

You can't do anything, Jinji. How can you save me?

Tell you what.

I'll take everything

you remembered.

Towako.

Wake up, Towako.

You'll owe me a lot.

It'll take your lifetime to repay me.

Then Towako,

have a child.

Though seedless, I'll go in your belly.

You'll see,

please give birth to me.

Find a good guy.

Not a sweet talker.

Be happy, give birth to me, and

cherish me all you can.

I give birth to...

Jinji.

That's right.

When coming into your belly,

whether it's a boy or a girl,

it's me.

It's Jinji, okay?

I'll go in ya for sure.

To do that, I gotta do this.

Promise me, Towako.

Farewell, Towako.

Now that's a comeback!

What happened?

She fell off a bike.

This is Towako Kitahara.

So, you're Towako Kitahara.

Towako Kitahara

It means "Ten" and "Peace." What a nice name.

Nice to meet you, I'm Jinji Sano.

Takekura Construction Sano.

Single Sano. Playboy Sano.

Stop it, boss.

It's embarrassing.

We're sorry.

Really sorry.

She's really hurt bad.

Ms. Kitahara, I bought you flowers.

You hardly laugh. You going through hard times?

I'll do anything to get you smiling.

I got you some fish. Thought you'd like 'em.

If you're in trouble, count on me. You need money?

Please stop it. I'm begging you.

I ain't looking to bed you.

I just wanna be friends.

Just five minutes,

let's chat here.

You're all talk and a coward.

Prove I'm important to you.

Towako, Towako!

I bought an apartment!

It's yours and mine, our apartment!

My new life with Towako.

It's like a dream.

Here comes your bed!

You're doing great.

Is it too heavy?

How about the sheet color?

Whatever you like.

I got some good meat.

Let's eat.

Not your shirt.

Towako laughed.

Incoming call: Towako

Yeah, what's up?

Towako?

Farewell,

Towako.

Jinji.

My only love.

Sadao Abe

Tori Matsuzaka

Yutaka Takenouchi

Original novel by Mahokaru Numata

Screenplay by Taeko Asano

Directed by Kazuya Shiraishi

©2017 "Birds Without Names" Film Partners