Original subtitles

I did it!

Momo,

your head is always full of spring flowers.

Yes.

I'll make some tea.

I'll do it.

But, you know… what a surprise.

I can't believe Asakura married the woman he ran off with.

Stop!

Minami…

Man, I really messed up,

crying in front of someone.

Ayrton doesn't seem like he's used to seeing a woman cry.

At the time, Ayrton looked like a chest of drawers to me.

What?

What do you mean?

I was in such shock, I forgot he was there.

I mean, I thought he was a piece of furniture.

Marr…

…ied.

Got…

married…

What are you doing?

It's the first time

I've ever eaten paper.

I'm taking some medicine.

Even one who doesn't cry in front of people,

will cry in front of a chest of drawers, no?

That's about all I can sing.

That's great! Okay, that's more than enough!

All right, let's play a song while the commercial is on, shall we?

-Okay! -All right, let's see…

Izumi is so lucky.

Manager, you've only been sending out Izumi lately.

Please get some work for Minami and myself.

Minami!

Minami, take Izumi to Ebisu Studio at four o'clock.

What?

The JJ Magazinephoto shoot. Introduce her to the editors.

You know, politely.

This is too sudden, don't I have work?

You don't.

Amazing.

You really follow the music sheet.

You hit every note and never went off tempo.

You played allegro from beginning to end.

It's like an automatic performance by those electronic pianos.

We're done with this song then, right?

Moving on.

I'm sorry, but…

I can't give you a pass.

Why not?

The way you play the piano…

Well…

I'm sorry. It's just…

It's like torture.

It's like you're enduring torture,

or, how should I say it…

It's like you're continuously stamping a "postage paid" stamp.

I don't understand what you're saying.

Well, you probably wouldn't understand now,

but when you get out in the world,

you'll have to do a lot of boring little things.

What should I say…

Takako.

Do you…

actually like the piano?

This is stupid.

Your idealism is meaningless.

I played just like what the sheet music says.

By the next competition,

I have to be able to play songs at C-level difficulty.

I'll ask my mother to change teachers.

Okay, here we go, yes.

-Shall we go again? Okay. -Smile. Smile!

-What's this? Is this real? -Okay, look this way.

Okay…

Shall we take a break?

Come here.

Don't laugh at your own reflection. You have to smile at the camera.

If the camera was over there,

stand straight and put strength in your lower body. Got it?

Stand sideways. That way your body looks slimmer.

Lean on either leg, beginning with small movements,

working towards bolder movements.

See? You can even turn your back, and use your clothes.

Get bold and--

-Listen to me. -Stop pulling my arm!

You're so annoying!

If you're stiff in front of the camera,

you'll just end up with the same-looking photos.

A model must pose, use different facial expressions, change the angles,

and even the way you walk.

I don't have to learn any of that.

I was told to just act naturally.

Natural is fine, but you must have the basics.

I'm not doing this because I love it or anything.

I was scouted in Harajuku and they begged me.

But you're the one who decided to do it, right? So since you did--

Shut up, old woman.

What was that?

Say that again.

Hag.

And then you had a big fight?

It was bad enough the security guard had to stop you?

Momo.

She's quite the piece of work.

She covers it up with her cute face and all,

but she was definitely one of those

juvenile delinquents.

Anyone could tell that.

She wore long skirts

and told girls she didn't like to come see her in the bathroom.

Sure.

Our company probably scrambled and dyed her hair black,

trying to sell her

with an innocent image.

You're very sharp when it comes to these things.

That's because,

I was the same.

Were you?

Yes!

-Good job. -Thank you for your hard work.

Mr. Sena? We're closing up now.

-Oh, excuse me. -Oh?

-Did someone forget this? -What?

Whose is this?

Oh, that probably belongs to today's student, Takako Saito.

-Oh, that girl. -Yes.

She's so sullen.

The book smart pianist. Well, see you.

Oh, I'll hold onto that for her.

Will you? Really?

Sena, can I ask you to lock up for me?

The department store food prices are on sale.

-Thanks! -Sure.

Oh, hey!

This Jizo statue sure gets around.

Now's not the time Momo, let's go.

-Over here? -The entrance…

Let's see, this reads "Theatron"?

It's Greek!

-Welcome. -Hello!

Pink flowers!

Shinji! Hey!

Wow, you really came. So what's up?

This is my younger brother, Shinji.

What? No way.

This is my modeling friend, Momo.

Hello.

I'm Momoko.

Congratulations.

Hey, what's all this now?

-Want something to drink? -Yeah!

-I'm surprised! -What?

That's your younger brother?

Yeah.

He's super handsome.

You don't look alike at all.

I thought he would be like you

and have a puffy, fat face.

Just like Kobuhei Hayashiya!

It's hot in here!

She told me her younger brother would be here,

so I told her there's no way I'm missing it! Didn't I?

I'll have shochu with plum.

We don't have plum.

Hi.

Oh, hi!

Hi.

What about her?

I would like a pretty cocktail.

A pretty cocktail?

Me too!

Shut up, plum face.

He seems a little easy.

Don't make a pass at him.

Why not?

He may not look it,

but once he has a woman,

he won't care about any other girl.

Really?

He doesn't look it.

He even eloped once.

Eloped?

When he was in elementary school.

Wow, that's intense.

But maybe he just wanted to be like the two in Melody?

What's that from?

We're from different generations.

I can't compete with time. I guess a modeling career ends at 25.

Me too. Man, it's so dull.

Guess I'll get married or something.

Did I just step on a land mine?

I'm sorry.

Asakura got married, and yet…

Another land mine?

Land mines increase with age.

One has to walk very carefully.

My singing is better.

Totally.

Maybe I should debut with a CD instead of that delinquent juvenile?

Who would buy it?

Minami, your style's too old-school.

Coming!

MY BABE UNTIL YOU SLEEP

SHARAM Q

Coming!

Okay, I'll be going now!

I'll let you take care of her.

Is she drunk?

She's dead drunk!

Dead drunk?

To make matters worse, after the marriage announcement,

they made her manage a young model today.

It's like a double counter-punch that dealt a real blow to her.

I'm sorry. I have to get up early tomorrow, so…

You have work?

You have work Momo? Is it a location shoot? Work? Lucky!

Sometimes she regresses and acts like a three-year-old.

If you shake her head like this, she'll stop.

Hey…

Minami. You're too old to act like this anymore.

You're over 25, so please be more careful. Okay?

Okay.

Okay, that's a good girl! I'll be leaving then.

See you later!

-Goodbye. -Good night.

Bye.

TAKAKO SAITO, I HAVE YOUR BAG. IF YOU WANT IT BACK SOONER, GO HERE.

The bath is ready. I'm gonna sleep now.

Okay.

Oh… hey.

I've been meaning to talk to you about this.

-The water. -What?

Would you pour it into a glass before you drink it?

Oh, you were bothered about this?

An indirect kiss.

Cute.

Oh, Momo came back!

Hey, no need to be afraid, she's like an auntie.

Hello there!

Thanks for always taking care of my husband!

-Stop that. -Just kidding.

What? She's my student. She came to pick up something she forgot.

You put this up.

Yes, that's right.

Did you come alone?

-Yes. -It's dangerous outside.

Did you get lost?

What? Why do you ask?

Because you're out of breath.

-Why don't you drink something? -Agreed.

-But… -Come in. Come on.

Take a seat.

All right.

Oh, that's right.

Your bag.

Go ahead, have a drink.

Okay.

You're studying a lot of things.

Did you look inside?

You're the worst.

I was just curious what my student was studying.

You didn't even ask permission!

Oh, and your Sharam Q.

Sharam Q!

Hey, stop that.

Cut it out!

I really like the part where he goes "it's such a waste"!

Me too!

-Really? -"Me too"?

No, well…

My friend just happened to give it to me.

I bet your mother gets upset when you listen to these, right?

No way! Really?

Because this isn't real music.

Why don't we try playing this on the piano?

No music sheet needed. Play it by ear and feelings.

Can you really do that?

Rude!

Oh, wow.

Don't bother!

I'm leaving.

Your Sharam Q…

I won't be listening to it anymore.

Goodbye.

Hey…

Takako!

-Hey… -What?

Back up.

-Hurry. -What?

Hurry up!

All right.

Hey, Takako.

You write "music"

with the kanji for "enjoy" and "sound," right?

What?

It's not like math or science.

Whether it's Chopin or Sharam Q,

you should just enjoy what you enjoy.

You seem to be serious about your music career,

so I've been wanting to tell you.

We're not machines that play notes.

We're expressionists.

If you don't love the song,

or rather if you don't love the piano,

you can't be a good pianist.

What am I saying?

"Didn't get married…"

Idiot!

It's okay now.

I can go home from here.

Really?

Goodbye.

All right…

You didn't lock the door again.

AIM FOR A BEAUTIFUL SIDE PROFILE

What are you doing?

What? Oh, these are the basic rules of posing.

Right! That brings me back.

We did it all the time.

-Like this. -Totally.

So? What are you going to use it for?

Oh, I'm thinking of using it to teach Izumi.

Everyone has to start from the basics.

You've become really serious about being a manager.

Good morning!

Morning.

Oh, right…

Do you know anyone who could refer me to a voice trainer?

Since Izumi is going to release a CD, I think she should practice.

About that, don't worry about it.

-What? -I handed Izumi to somebody else.

What do you mean?

I heard that yesterday, you two were really at it.

Kids nowadays are so hard to take care of.

Well, anyway…

So, Minami is fired?

Yes.

Sena.

This is the application for the Morosawa Chopin Music Competition.

I took one for you as well.

The Geishuin one last time might not have gone so well,

but I'm sure this time will be different.

Thank you, Ryoko.

Of course.

But…

I don't feel like taking part in any competitions now.

-Why? -What?

Well…

I don't think now's the time for challenging myself.

Me, or…

My piano…

I think it's time to find a new approach.

You know, I also have my students.

Isn't that just a part-time job?

Well, even so…

it's still a job.

So I have to do a good job, right?

Right?

I'll add this…

Fired?

I thought it might happen, so it's fine.

Making me a manager,

was just to keep me happy.

Business hasn't been too good at our agency lately.

It'll be a very

long vacation…

Wait, what?

Vacation?

Didn't you tell me?

When nothing works out no matter what you do,

just think of it as God giving you a vacation.

Don't panic.

Long vacation.

You know, when something happens to me,

I put all my focus into doing manicures and pedicures.

That kind of thing calms me.

Sena, do you do anything like that?

What?

Oh, let's see… My CDs.

I organize them and stuff.

There's something I've always thought was strange.

What?

The second toe

on my foot.

I think I know what you mean.

You're touching your second toe,

but it feels like your middle toe, right?

No way.

What?

That's what you think?

Yeah.

I'm so glad! Awesome!

I'm so happy!

-I know, it totally does, right? -Hey, watch out.

I'm touching my second toe, but the sensation

is that of my middle toe, right?

But this is actually the middle toe.

Oh, right.

What are you doing?

Try it yourself.

-Hey, you'll stretch it. -Come on, get this off!

Hey, this is your actual middle toe.

So, which toe is this one? Close your eyes.

It's the middle toe, right?

Right?

I always thought it was strange since I was a kid.

It's the first time I met someone who thought the same. Seriously.

I've talked to 30, 35 people about it,

but they just thought I was stupid and didn't even care.

-Have you ever mentioned it to anyone? -No.

They make fun of you right?

-I haven't told anyone about that. -Right?

So that's it.

What is?

Look, whenever

I get happy, I get so absorbed

and I don't see that other people are confused, you know?

You told me yourself, didn't you?

That I'm blind to other people's feelings or circumstances.

Well, that was--

That's why

Asakura

married someone else, I think.

-No, I don't think so. -But…

That photo…

you ate the other half of it.

Thanks.

You know, if I found out what his bride looked like,

it would definitely have been a shock.

I don't think so.

Was she pretty?

You know already.

I knew it!

Thank you.

Hey!

I'll buy you dinner to make up for the other day.

Make up for what?

You know, that…

To make up for the thing at the ramen place.

I found a pretty good restaurant.

I want to apologize to Ryoko too.

So come with Ryoko.

The two of you.

Together?

Sena, this is the place, isn't it?

-Here. Yes, it's here. -Okay.

Good evening.

Come in.

Please, go in.

Hey!

Sena!

-Hi! -Hi!

Hello!

I'm sorry about the other day.

That's all right.

This is my junior colleague…

Oh, I'm not working anymore, so not my junior, just Momo!

I'm Momoko Koishikawa. Nice to meet you again.

That's right, you met.

I'm so sorry about what I did at the ramen place.

Sit down, please!

Please!

-Shinji! -Hello.

Welcome, big brother.

Just kidding. Here.

What is it?

What?

What?

Oh, man, who would've thought, right?

They've met before!

"Oh, you're that…"

"You're the girl I met before."

This kind of stuff actually happens, doesn't it?

It's like it was fated.

Hey, Momo.

You know, those two

are such a good match!

Like a gangster and a lady.

Oh, look! Look at that!

They just looked at each other!

Their jam session is so erotic!

Hey, Momo, hey…

You're stepping on it. A land mine.

-Land mine. -I did?

No way, where?

Here. Land mine.

What?

Sena, you don't look well.

A stomach ache maybe?

-Yikes. -No.

Why? Why aren't you up there playing?

Come on.

-I'm not used to this kind of thing. -What?

-Come on, go. -Hey, he's fast.

What?

That guy.

And he's devoted.

He got a girl pregnant in elementary school,

and eloped with her.

He didn't get her pregnant!

-But he did run away with her? -Yes.

He did, right? Right!

That was really cool.

You really are good!

-Come on! -It's true!

You're awesome.

Good work.

You weren't lying, you're good at piano.

I've never told you a single lie.

See. See that?

They really do suit each other.

-What? Us? -Yes.

No, I don't think they suit each other at all.

It's like Julia Roberts and Ikuzo Yoshi lined up next to each other.

It would never work!

Well…

I'm sorry, but…

I'm going home now.

What, why?

My da is coming down with a bit of a cold.

Your "da"? What's that?

It's short for "darling."

Well, then. Everybody, good night.

Wait, why? Come on.

You stepped on all the land mines and…

-Bye. -What?

-Is she married? -No I don't think…

What do you mean, "da"?

-Is he sick? -You're good. You play pop too?

No, not regularly.

But, we were in sync, weren't we?

-Really? -Yeah.

Since we're all together, why don't we do something?

-What are you on about? -Do you know the Yamanote Line game?

-How about… -Why don't the two of you play it?

Well, you list the station names.

-When did you start playing the piano? -In kindergarten.

-You have long fingers. -What?

-Yeah. I can reach over an octave. -Sugamo.

-Actually, an octave plus three keys. -Tamachi.

From C to F?

-Tabata. -How about you?

-My hand span is only an octave. -Ikebukuro. Gotanda.

Really now?

Takadanobaba.

Mejiro.

Onarimon.

That's the Mita Line.

Hey, is this fun for you?

Oh, then let's do the Mita Line.

Would you guys like a drink? Okay? Just a second.

Uchisaiwai-Cho.

Shimura Sanchome.

Sorry for keeping you so late, Ryoko. I'll take you home.

-Thanks for tonight, sis. -Shinji!

It's okay, I can go home alone.

Sena is her senior classmate, so he'll take her home.

-Sena will take her-- -Forget it!

-Why? -Taxi!

Ryoko, let's go.

Ryoko, hurry.

Come on, don't worry about it. Hurry.

-Hey. -I…

I'm going to eat ramen.

Okay.

I'm starving.

Oh.

You?

Good evening.

That was great.

Sorry, I didn't get you anything.

-It's okay. -I was so hungry.

Here, you can have a cookie.

Man, I thought he would be home by now.

I should get going.

Oh, we're totally fine with it, you can stay late if you would like.

Oh, I guess your family might worry.

Yes.

Well, please give my regards to Mr. Sena.

Got it, I'll send him your regards.

You're late! Look!

What's up?

Hey, you have to tell him yourself.

What's wrong?

Well, she is…

leaving Japan.

What?

What for?

I'm going to study abroad at Juilliard.

I can't go to your music lessons anymore.

Juilliard…

I see.

But, that's great!

There are tons of great teachers at Juilliard.

Right?

So when are you going?

Tomorrow.

Tomorrow?

That's sudden.

She waited forever for you.

Oh, sorry about that.

It's fine.

Why don't you sit down?

Hey, the cookies are great, have some!

That's right.

But I have to go now.

Oh, I see.

Goodbye.

I'll walk you down.

Okay?

Wait!

Well, bye then.

Right…

You didn't come on your bicycle today?

My mother actually doesn't want me to ride it.

What?

In case I get my hands injured.

Is that so?

But the teacher said

that I should act like a normal kid my age.

The teacher being Sena?

He said I could experience a lot of things that way,

and play the piano well.

Really?

-Hey. -Um.

Here, your Sharam Q.

You gave me this. So, in return,

this is…

a CD of my favorite pianist.

Here.

Mr. Sena…

Thank you.

Well…

Good luck.

Goodbye.

Hey.

Piano and Sharam Q go well together.

But you and Sharam Q?

You don't go well together at all!

I wanted her to get interested in the piano.

I'm sure

she'll be a great pianist.

She has a very solid touch.

She's very earnest, unlike a certain someone.

Who would that certain someone be, Mr. Sena?

But, you know…

I think she'll be fine.

There are tons of great teachers at Juilliard.

Weren't you a great teacher?

The best.

I'm taking a bath.

Geez…

What on earth?

Who is it?

It's three o'clock.

What…

It could be a ghost wearing bridal clothing.

Not funny.

Shinjuku.

Nippori.

Gotanda.

Uguisudani.

-Ebisu. -You said that earlier.

Wait you didn't. Who cares.

Good evening.

Good evening.

"Good evening"?

It's three in the morning.

He hasn't come home.

Who hasn't?

Shinji isn't back yet after taking Ryoko home!

He hasn't come home.

You did it?

Shall we kiss?

…in shambles!

Minami, are you in love with Sena?

I…

I love you.

Stay with me.

Subtitle translation by: Maslin F.