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Stay here.

Stay with me.

Don't…

Don't go anywhere.

Sena…

Sorry.

What?

No… I was told…

Told?

Yeah.

I just kind of panicked.

What am I doing? I'm really sorry.

-Sena, I… -No, it's okay.

It's okay, so just go.

You're going to be late for your part-time work, right?

I'll stay.

I…

I'll stay.

I'll…

I'll stay by your side.

Let's go!

Hey Minami, wait!

Ouch!

Hi!

-All right. -What's with you?

What's with the outfit? Arranged marriage meeting?

I have an interview to go to.

You're looking for a job?

The fried mackerel set, with pickled plums please.

So what did you call me here for?

-All right. -What did you call me for?

What's that?

Mom's specialty. Nagaragawa candied sweetfish.

No way.

Wow, this takes me back!

You should give Mom a call now and then.

-You've ignored her for five years. -You can just send her my regards.

I already do, but…

Don't ask me things like that during a meal, idiot!

You know, the band is pretty cool.

I can get on the piano, and do whatever I want--

Is it going well with her?

-With whom? -With Rumiko.

Yes, it is. Why?

I mean, the other day,

you took Ryoko home and created a ton of drama.

Did I?

Well, at least for now, it's all settled.

What do you mean, "settled"?

Seems like things are going to work out with Sena and Ryoko.

Oh, really?

-Not bad, Sena. -So…

So?

So, you…

Just don't cause any more problems.

What "problems"?

You kissed her.

Why couldn't you pick someone else?

You stole innocent Ryoko's first kiss.

Hey, do you understand?

I'm giving you a warning right now!

A warning!

-A warning, wow. -A warning!

Hey, sis.

No man will approach you if you act like this.

You're the last one I want to hear that from. Give me that.

-Hey, wait… -Can I get natto as well please?

I'm home.

Really?

It's okay?

Yes, okay then.

Yes, 3:30 p.m.?

Got it.

Yes, it's all right.

Okay then, good night.

Yes, okay.

You have to tell me when you're home.

I did.

I didn't hear you.

You're in a good mood.

No, not really.

-You were bouncing. -What?

Well, yes. I was the one who was jumping around after all.

You have a date with her, right?

What? How did you know? That's amazing.

It's written all over your face.

What? Stop it.

Okay, I'll stop.

You seem down.

You're more honest now.

Am I?

I guess when you like someone

and that person likes you back,

it makes you more straightforward.

What, why?

Maybe because you feel relieved.

Right, have this.

Have a drink.

To welcome you back to the house, here.

Here you go.

Cheers.

Cheers.

There's some candied sweetfish my mother made in the fridge.

It's really good, and it'll make you melt. So have some, okay?

I'll give you a ride, sleepyhead.

Hurry up, hey!

Whose is this?

Momo is in Guam with "her da", so I'm borrowing it from her.

Get on!

Fine!

Oh right.

Seatbelt.

All right.

Oh man.

Sena?

Yes?

How do you start a car again?

You…

Oh, the key…

The key, that's it, take it,

and put it in there and turn it.

Hey!

Look out!

I remember now.

Here we go!

Hey, wait!

Pull over here.

Perfect.

This is it, huh?

It's a miracle we got here alive.

I got my driving instincts back. I'm going to go all out.

Well, good luck with the interview.

Yes, thank you.

Yikes, I feel sick.

You too.

Good luck.

With what?

You have a date later today, right?

You're not coming home, right?

Oh, come on, don't…

You're blushing!

Mr. Shy!

Stop it!

Oh I'm sorry, see you later!

Hey! Hey…

What?

Are you jealous or something?

Oh my god!

Are you stupid?

Okay, go, get out of here!

Hi, Miss Nagaragawa.

Oh, hello.

-You were going downriver, weren't you? -Yes, I was.

I thought I wouldn't make the second interview because of that

downriver fishing thing from the other day.

But I'm honored to have been invited back.

About that, I found something interesting. This.

What?

Oh, my… This is incredible.

What? That looks like

old stuff from, like, ten years ago.

Where did you get that from?

This calendar was made by our partner company.

Oh, is that so?

Well, please don't look at it. My belly is showing…

Right? I mean, does it have anything to do with the interview?

Oh but the next page is actually quite good.

What's wrong with downriver fishing anyway?

How dare they call me in just to kill some time!

Creepy bastards!

There was a crack in the viewfinder.

Besides, it's pretty old too.

Really? I'm sorry.

-I'll pay for it. -No, it's fine. It's a cheap camera.

No, but it's not right.

Besides,

you can't put a price on this thing.

I've used it for the last ten years or so.

I've seen many different landscapes and things through this viewfinder.

It's that precious? I'm really sorry.

No, it's about time I gave it a break.

This is the last picture I took with it.

It's from the dodgeball game!

I took it because you just looked so happy.

Man, that's embarrassing.

It's me smiling while doing my best.

It's a smile that has been doing its best for ten years,

just like your camera.

I used to be a model.

I've been dismissed now, though.

Oh, I think it was about six or seven years ago,

back when I was still an assistant.

I worked with a cameraman who was shooting you.

Oh, really?

I was quite a big fan of yours.

By the way…

Have you heard of Ben Folds Five?

No.

They're really good. Would you like to see them?

Oh… are you sure?

Someone got them for me,

but I might have a shoot that day.

-I see… -Mr. Sugisaki.

-Phone call for you. -Okay. Just a second.

Okay.

Yes?

Not together,

but on my own with someone else, huh?

I'm sorry to bother you when you're busy, I'll be leaving now.

Sorry!

That phone call just postponed my shoot date.

-What? -I can go to the concert.

Oh, here then.

Want to go with me?

What?

Truth is, I haven't found anyone to go with.

I would be happy to go with you.

LOVE

What?

Oh… I was just wondering what time it was.

It's 5:27 p.m.

I forgot my watch.

I thought it was great!

That part where the heroine broke up with Paul

and she tapped her high heels twice.

That happened?

Yes it did!

She wore the pink high heels he bought her for her birthday.

Oh, I remember the pink high heels, yes.

But not the part where she tapped them twice.

I guess it wasn't a very memorable scene.

I really liked the part where,

at the end, Michael asks Paul

if he could win, and Paul goes like this…

to give the "okay" sign.

That was funny.

I thought that was unforgivable.

Why?

Because it's so underhanded!

Well, you know…

Paul was so serious the whole time,

and in that one scene, he did that face.

I thought it showed that he could be cute too, you know?

Really?

I guess it was underhanded…

Yes.

It was underhanded of him.

Yes. Underhanded.

Thank you for today.

No, not at all.

Can I…

Can I ask you out on another date?

Yes.

Oh, but I…

I'm playing at the Morosawa Chopin Music Competition this month.

Oh, you're going for it after all?

You'll need to practice a ton, won't you? Sorry.

I'll call you when I'm free.

Okay. I'll be waiting.

See you.

See you.

Turn around…

Don't turn around, now, turn around…

Don't turn around…

She's not turning around.

I'm home.

Welcome back.

Welcome back, hop! Ears, hop! Tail, hop!

Hop, hop, hop! Rabbit dance!

What's with the get-up?

What? Is someone grumpy?

No, not really.

Oh, this?

Well, you know, I wore this back when I was 20,

posing like this, being all cutesy,

and blowing bubbles. I made a really cute poster!

I happened to find it and tried it on! Does it look good?

It does. Go stand on the street corner,

and the raccoon dogs from Kachi-Kachi Mountain will come for you.

You're talking like an intellectual again.

I am not! Everyone knows Kachi-Kachi Mountain, don't they?

I know it.

Raccoon dogs from the Kachi-Kachi Mountain!

Wait, that's the Genkotsu Mountain song.

"Bang! Call me your queen. Just kidding."

This is tight.

It's itchy and tight. I'm taking it off.

Whoa, wait!

Don't take it off here.

Change in your room.

It's the bunny hop dance…

Fashion show?

You know, sometimes,

I like to reaffirm my everlasting charm.

Did something good happen today?

How did you know?

It's written all over your face like a fireworks display, anyone can tell.

Boom! Hop!

Boom! Sparkle! Boom! Sparkle!

Airborne fireworks, mechanized fireworks, sparklers…

Oh, what's this?

What's this?

It's a secret…

A secret…

A secret, okay?

Look! No! It's a secret!

Tune in next week!

Bye!

What is wrong with that woman?

Hey.

Yes?

Want to know?

About what?

About my secret.

Not really.

Oh, okay.

Hey.

Yes?

You want to know, right?

You want to tell me, right?

I can't fool you! Let me have beer too.

And with my mother's candied sweetfish.

Did you get a boyfriend?

Wow, that was fast. How did you know?

Some of the words you're using sound very feminine.

Oh, my, is that so?

But you know, if you're going to dress up as that bunny in front of him,

you'd better think it over first.

That guy is a very famous photographer.

He's super cool.

You know, back when he was a photographer's assistant,

he actually took photos of me.

So, since then,

he has been

a fan of mine.

He said, "I was quite a big fan of yours."

The "quite" part is great, isn't it?

Quite, quite…

Isn't it quite nice? He said it so casually.

"I was quite a big fan of yours."

-Sorry, say it again, I wasn't listening-- -He was standing behind me.

Holding the camera like this, and he said…

"I was quite a big fan of yours."

One more time.

-"I was quite a big fan of yours." -Hey, move.

That was a hit.

-"I was quite a big fan, quite a big fan…" -Okay.

-Quite big, quite a big fan. -I got it.

Oh, you're jealous.

Who is?

How could I be jealous?

Wow, I'm that attractive, aren't I?

Now they're losing.

Are you listening?

What? I am.

He was a fan of yours, now, he's a cameraman. He's cool, right?

That's right.

You've got a winner.

If you get the chance to sleep with him today, you'll do it.

How can you say that? You're treating me like an animal.

That's how you usually talk.

What I am at my base

is a sacred, romantic,

and pure-hearted person.

So why are you talking about me sleeping with him and stuff?

Pardon me?

Creep!

Okay, but…

Who gave Ryoko a love hotel coupon saying,

if I liked her, why don't I go? Huh?

Oh, right, how come you're home right now?

People come home, don't they?

But didn't you have a date today?

You would normally expect to go to Ryoko's place or a hotel or something.

How did the date go?

Hey, Haruo…

Who's Haruo?

That's you. Minami Haruo.

Right, I'm Haruo, Minami Haruo.

Enough beer, how about some wine or something?

Oh, right.

So she said she would call you when she's free?

Yes, she said she would call me when she's free.

She will call you when she's free…

That's scary.

What does that mean?

When someone says "When I'm free, I'll call you,"

it feels like they never will.

-When you put it that way, kind of. -Right?

Has that happened to you before?

Well, I feel like it might have…

Like, I've known a guy who wasn't free for about seven years…

Oh, also…

It's how you get out of it

if a guy who's a bit of a pain in the ass asks you out.

So, does Ryoko find me annoying?

She'll call. She definitely will.

After all, she said she would stay by your side forever, right?

I'm sure she will.

You think so?

Are you worried that you both liked different parts of the movie?

Not just that, we laughed at different scenes.

She laughed when it wasn't funny to me.

That's really common.

It's not funny to you, so it pisses you off when someone laughs.

It doesn't. Because Ryoko is cute.

But for example…

If you… If it was Haruo, I could say it.

If it wasn't funny, I could just be straightforward and say so.

But with Ryoko,

I can't say it because I'm being considerate.

You should be more considerate of me too.

But I understand. I completely understand.

You love her so you want to agree with her.

You understand?

Hurry and sleep with her.

-Pardon? -Sleep with her.

Then you don't have to tiptoe around differences in personality

and hobbies, right?

-What about sexual incompatibilities? -Right! I forgot about that problem!

That will come up for sure.

You really are open-minded, Haruo.

-What? -I feel like I'm talking to a guy.

Oh, really?

Were you popular?

-What? -With men.

Is that… So you're a little worried about me now?

A bit.

Thank you. I'll be careful.

Yes, good luck.

So cute!

I remembered you collect shark stuff.

I actually wanted to get you a real shark

and stuff it.

Don't say you were going to get one,

I feel tingly all over!

Apparently the ocean off Guam is full of sharks!

That's nice. I want to go shark diving!

Look!

-It's finally time. -What?

For separation.

Separation?

From Ayrton.

You have Sugisaki, Minami.

Ayrton has Ryoko.

Now that you both have partners, you can't live together, can you?

Why not?

Isn't it common sense?

What?

Well, from the beginning,

you two living together went against common sense.

Are Sena and I really that abnormal?

Wouldn't it be more natural if you both lived separately?

Well…

Who cares. It doesn't matter.

Oh, you don't want to be separated from him.

What… what are you saying?

Don't be ridiculous. Give me those sunny-side up eggs!

You and Ayrton are just so-called male-female friends, aren't you?

Friends?

Well, sure, we're not lovers or husband and wife…

Not even brother and sister…

I guess we're friends.

It sounds like bull though, men and women being friends.

Bull?

For example, let's say you have a boyfriend,

and you also have a male friend.

"But don't worry, he's just a friend."

"Don't lie to me, bitch."

Isn't that what happens?

You sure think about these things.

Did you think I was stupid?

Hey Hanako, how are you?

Pink elephants…

Oh, hello, Ryoko?

Oh, Sena!

I was just thinking of calling you.

Really?

-Yes. -I'm home.

Well…

I didn't want to wait seven years for you to call.

-What? -Oh, nothing, just talking to myself.

Oh, hey…

Do you want to have dinner on Sunday?

Sure.

Really?

I'll see you at the usual place then. Yes.

See you later.

Bye-bye.

Welcome home.

What?

So this is what a kiss feels like.

That was just the tip of the iceberg.

It can be more passionate,

greater, and more intense…

It's amazing.

Want to do it again?

No, that's all right.

You're right.

After all,

you have to kiss someone you like.

Someone you like?

Yes.

I like this one.

But I don't know who's singing.

Ben Folds Five.

Wh-What?

A pen…

Ben…

Folds… Five.

I like them too.

Their piano player is so cool.

Well, shall we kiss in honor of this coincidence?

What coincidence?

I mean, the coincidence

that we like the same group.

How about it?

I'll go home when this song ends.

What?

May I hold you in my arms until then?

You just tuned in to the band holding a live concert

at Club La Vie. Presenting a three-day live performance by Ben Folds Five.

According to the rumors, the leader, Ben Folds, may be flaming the piano.

Please look forward to a radical performance.

BEN FOLDS FIVE, LA VIE THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY

Okay, keep coming, keep coming, okay stop!

Hello! What kind of gas?

-Regular. -Full tank?

-No, 20 liters. -Okay, 20 liters, understood.

-Hey. -What?

Why do I have to come?

I have to return the car to Momo, and I can't do right turns very well.

You shouldn't be driving around Tokyo like that.

What are we?

-What? -Our relationship.

What relationship?

Momo was asking me today whether you and I

have what's called a male-female friendship,

so I was wondering.

I got it.

When I first moved in,

there was a telephone pole in front of my apartment.

At first, I didn't like it,

but after a while, it didn't matter anymore.

Isn't that like our relationship?

Good analogy.

Thanks.

If you've just moved in,

and then you find a mouse,

and then that mouse falls in love with a princess,

but a mouse is, in the end, just a mouse, so it couldn't come out of the hole.

What?

I don't get what you're trying to say at all.

Anyway, this weekend,

I've got a date with Ryoko.

Way to go.

-Twenty liters, all done! -Thank you.

Oh, the key.

Good evening. Tonight's artist is the popular Ben Folds Five.

Oh, wait.

Ben…

This is it!

What is?

The concert I'm going to with Sugisaki on Saturday.

Ben… Ben something.

What music do they play?

No idea.

Oh, excuse me. What?

Hey!

Hey!

Wow, I knew it. It's the last day, so it's packed.

Yes, there's a crazy amount of people.

People are dancing and in the groove!

Yes, it's a concert after all.

Will the crowd will disperse?

-Too crowded? -I'm over 30, you know.

Shall I put you on my shoulders then?

Oh, come on…

You're here again? Weren't you here yesterday and the day before?

-They must be really good. -You know her?

-Yeah! -That's 5,000 yen, right?

No, today is the last day, so it's going to cost 10,000 yen.

That much?

-Yes. -Mister, how much for the tickets?

-It's 10,000 yen. -I bought it for 5,000 yen at the station.

It's about to start in a minute, 59 seconds, 58 seconds, 57…

Fine then, 8,000 yen.

-It's 5,000 yen in front of the station. -All right, fine!

You're pretty tough, miss.

All right, 5,000 yen.

Sold! You know how to do business, man! Your chest hair is sexy.

-Don't touch it. -Thank you. Bye!

What a surprise!

Thank you very much.

You're not just into classical, huh?

Yes, well…

Shinji?

Oh, hey.

-Oh, wow… -You're together?

Are you well?

Yes.

Hello.

Hey!

Are you and Ryoko going together?

-Oh, well… -That's right.

Minami invited me.

That's right!

I really wanted to see them, but no one would come with me,

so I forced her to go with me.

Your taste has improved, sis.

Yes, it has.

Hey, it's starting.

Oh, yes. See you.

Bye!

Thank you.

Let's go!

Yeah!

You're so earnest.

Well…

Ryoko said she was entering a competition.

So I figured I should work hard too.

Was it noisy? Sorry.

No, not at all.

-You're going on a date tomorrow? -What?

Yes, I am.

You're in a good mood.

Sometimes I am, yes.

Hey, wasn't it your first date today?

Right?

Yes.

Hello?

Oh, Ryoko.

Yes…

Tomorrow at five, right?

What?

What's wrong?

Your voice sounds strange.

What, now?

No, it's okay…

Yes.

It's okay, I'll come over.

I'm coming, I'm serious.

See you.

What's wrong?

Well, she said she wanted to talk.

She wanted to talk?

I don't know what though.

You're going right now?

Well, she said she wanted to talk right now.

-Will you take a taxi? -What?

Well, there are no trains, so…

I'll take you.

What?

Using the car.

Hey.

What is it?

Can you just not go?

Why?

The pro baseball news is about to start.

Tape it for me then.

This somehow…

doesn't feel like it's going to be good news.

Why?

You were supposed to be going on a date tomorrow.

Why is she suddenly calling you up now?

Wouldn't it be better not to meet tonight?

It sounded like she was crying, so I can't leave her alone.

Let's go home. Okay? You don't have to go.

-Wait… -Right?

Are you hiding something?

Hey.

I ran into Ryoko today.

Where?

At the concert.

At the concert…

Shinji was there too.

Oh, they went together?

No, that's not it.

Ryoko was buying a ticket from a scalper.

Thanks for the ride.

Want me to wait for you? There would be no taxis.

That's all right.

You staying the night?

What are you thinking?

I'm not thinking about anything.

Go home then, take care.

Hey.

I'm sorry.

-I know it's late. -No, it's totally fine.

There's something I need to talk to you about.

What?

-Come in. -Okay.

Sena…

You came over really quickly.

Sorry.

Sorry.

So, what did you want to talk about?

What's wrong?

Look at me.

I'm sorry.

I'm really sorry.

I…

I have someone else I like.

I would like for us to go back to being senior and junior.

-Hanako! -What are you doing?!

-Stop it! -Ryoko.

If I could be with someone like you for the rest of my life,

I think I would be really happy.

Shall we kiss?

Subtitle translation by: Maslin F.