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Hey.

What is it?

Can you just not go?

Why?

Wouldn't it be better not to meet tonight?

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

Hey.

I'm sorry.

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

I'm really sorry.

I have someone else I like.

Someone else you like?

Who is it?

So that's what you wanted to talk to me about.

That's why,

I…

can't date you.

I see.

I understand.

What are you crying for?

I'll get going.

Good night.

I tried to take a shortcut home and got lost.

I kept going round and round and ended up here again.

I tried to tape the pro baseball news for you,

but I kind of forgot how to work the VCR.

I don't know how that thing works.

Huh?

Man…

The gear…

I don't know the way.

Take it.

But that's your last one.

It's fine.

Thanks.

If you'd like to…

Thanks.

Teacher!

Oh, sorry.

Okay, thank you.

A wedding pianist?

Yes.

It's just an example.

But why?

I can't continue like this.

Well, I…

I want to make a living with the piano.

At this rate,

I'll end up teaching children in that place…

for the rest of my life.

Sena,

you once told me that you've never played the piano

for someone else's sake, didn't you?

And now, to become a professional,

you're saying that you'll try to play in front of others?

I want to change.

Okay.

But you know, Sena…

To play naturally in front of someone, of course it doesn't matter who…

To play for someone else,

you, yourself, must desire to play for them.

Only then can you truly change.

Yes? What?

Yes?

-Express delivery. -Thank you.

Sobunsha Publishing?

All right…

"We truly regret…"

Don't send that by express mail!

YOU GOT THIS MINAMI SOBUNSHA PUBLISHING

A melody

is the heart that yearns for someone.

Sena, when the melody is sad,

does your heart cry?

Or when the melody is joyful,

do you sing along?

No. I don't have the space in my head to do that.

If anything…

I'm going toe-to-toe with the piano.

Sena, you're fastidious.

No matter how hard one fights,

there isn't a single pianist who doesn't sing from the heart.

Don't worry.

This is just the beginning.

"All art constantly aspires towards the condition of music."

Isn't that a wonderful saying?

Whose saying is that?

It's mostly all mine.

Teacher…

-I'll see you later. -Wait…

-That was so funny! -What?

The scene with the billiards game, where Michael was looking towards Paul…

-That happened? -Yes, it did!

Look, Michael was looking at Paul here,

and made a face like this.

And Paul never looks like that, he's usually serious.

But then he does this!

I guess there's nothing special about it.

By the way, where do you want to eat?

Oh right!

This place is interesting.

Pretty great, right?

By the way, how did it go with Sobunsha Publishing?

Didn't you go on a second interview?

Oh, that… I don't have the results yet.

But you know, I think I have a shot.

-I see. -Yeah.

Yo!

-Yo! -What's up?

This is my younger brother.

Your younger brother?

You met at the concert!

-That's right. -Yes.

Oh, right!

-Hello! -Nice to meet you.

Good looking guy, huh?

-You picked the right age this time. -This time?

I'll have a frozen strawberry daiquiri!

What? Ouch!

Do you want to dance later? Like this?

TWO WHO FELL IN LOVE

Hey, hag.

-Who are you calling "hag"? -You.

Shut up, ugly bearded old man.

Who is he?

His name is Sugisaki.

I see. Where's Sugi?

The toilet.

What are you doing? Why don't you get back to work?

It's fine. Hey…

What?

What about Ryoko?

What about her?

Are things okay with Ryoko and Sena?

-Why? -You said they had started going out.

Why does that bother you?

Well, didn't she go to that concert with you?

-She did. -She did, right?

She was there.

So what?

Well, maybe she wanted to see me.

She went to see the concert!

There's no way Ryoko would ever go out with an animal like you.

What… How…

How can you say that to your own brother?

Who're you siding with, if not your own family?

Speaking of sides,

I could actually use some support.

For real?

Lend me some money.

For real?

I flunked my interviews and I don't have any money left.

You flunked again?

Thank you very much for today.

Oh, Minami…

Just hypothetically, would you like to work at my office?

I was just looking for an assistant, so it would work out perfectly.

What… Your assistant?

No way! I don't know anything about photography.

Don't worry, you'll get the hang of it.

Well…

I would like some time to think about it.

-Really? -Yes.

But…

You know…

Just don't lie.

Lie?

The interview.

You knew, huh?

I'm sorry, that really wasn't cool.

Even if it wasn't cool, Minami is Minami, right?

I mean to say,

even if you were to fail 100 interviews,

I would still think you're cute and cool.

Oh, good evening.

Good evening!

He's my neighbor.

-Oh, your neighbor? -Yeah.

-Thank you for everything today. -Not at all.

-May I ask you out again? -Of course.

Good night then.

Good night.

I'm home.

I'm home…

I'm home…

I'm home…

Two Who Fell in Love.

I'm home.

Welcome back.

Miss Neighbor, did you see the circular notice?

Yes.

Circular notice ball!

Strike!

Good guy, don't you think?

The photographer, Sugisaki?

That's him.

Hey.

What?

In the sky…

The sky?

There are stars in the sky.

Yes.

The reason why the stars shine so brightly

is because it's dark around them, right?

Like, darkness.

Yes, that's true, you can't see the stars during the day.

Does the darkness exist to make the stars shine?

Do you think I'm like that?

You're poetic, aren't you?

You know what?

I flunked another interview.

It's never-ending.

That was the 23rd company.

You're keeping count?

It's so frustrating that I memorize the companies

and refuse to ever buy their products.

That's pretty nasty of you.

Yeah.

Earlier, Sugisaki asked me to be his assistant.

That's great.

But I don't know anything about photography.

That said, what else can I do?

I want to do something, but I can't do anything.

And I'm 31 years old…

It's not too late!

What?

Why don't you find a new thing?

A new thing?

Photography is not a bad idea.

You used to get photographed. You didn't hate it, did you?

I guess not.

While you're there, you might find something.

You're right.

It's better than doing nothing.

Something new could be a good idea.

You know…

I'm a bit of a couch potato, but--

You're a potato?

No, those are separate things.

But I almost always say yes to something whenever it comes my way.

Sometimes good things happen.

What good things have happened to you?

Well, it's not a big deal or anything.

Like, on the way home,

I saw a beautiful sunset.

That's about it.

But it's better than sleeping at home, right?

Right.

Hey.

Oh, hey!

Did you see that movie, Two Who Fell in Love?

Why?

The pamphlet was in your room.

Yes.

You know…

-What? -Boom!

In the movie, when those two guys were together and they did this…

This?

Yes. I thought that was really funny.

Here goes!

Sena, let's be friends forever.

That's creepy to say.

Even if you get a girlfriend, or get married…

Oh, you might not be able to get married.

I'll visit you at the retirement home then.

No thanks.

Then we'll have tea on the porch, bestie.

"Bestie"?

Uh-huh.

Bestie? Seriously?

So, for example,

if my husband dies and isn't on this earth anymore,

then I wouldn't mind remarrying with you.

If I'm 65, you would be 59.

The age difference wouldn't matter anymore.

No way.

Why not?

If I were 59…

I would want a 55-year-old girl.

And boom.

You creep!

Hey.

You have your piano, Sena.

What?

I don't know much about the piano, but…

I think that in the future, you'll become a shining star.

I don't mean that you're going to just die.

Yes, I get it.

I think it's wonderful, the way you play the piano.

I really think so.

Well thanks for the reassurance.

CLUB THEATRON

-All right, please take your lunch break. -Okay. Let's go over it.

That looks great.

Thank you for the meal.

Shin, you're acting weird.

How?

Usually, when I overcook the eggs and they're not runny, you get mad.

You've been weirdly nice to me lately.

And the number of times we've made love has decreased.

The last time was…

What's that? What is that?

What…

Do you have another woman?

I do not.

Marry me then.

Marry me!

-Seriously? -Yes.

So what are you here for?

-What? -What's up?

No, nothing. I was just bored, and I don't have any work.

And Minami has started working.

Oh, with that photographer.

Geez, before I realized it, she got herself a good man like that.

I don't think she's got him yet.

What? Really?

Well, I don't really understand what you mean by "got," but…

I'm talking about a physical relationship.

No way, not yet.

I wonder?

She's the type who really goes with the flow

when she gets all excited.

Yes, smile naturally. Just sweep your hands up. Yes.

More natural, this way, yes.

Yes! Another one. Yes, good!

They haven't done it.

-I bet they have. -They haven't.

-Why? -Why what?

What are you so worked up for?

I'm not worked up.

Anyway, what are you even here for?

Hey, Sena.

Hey, this isn't funny.

Would you give me Professor Sasaki's number?

What are you scheming?

Nothing really.

I just thought it might be tough on him since his wife left him.

Sena, you have a visitor.

-Hey. -Oh, what's up?

Well, it's about Ryoko.

Yeah, nice!

I think shooting from this angle is better.

That's right, you really know your stuff!

Yes, I am a pro after all.

-Makeup artist! -Yes?

Could you step in for a moment?

Can you make her hair flow back like this?

It's more flattering with her jawline out. Yes!

A bit bolder. Yeah with the hair going back…

Film.

-Film? -More… Yes.

Change the film!

Change… change the film? Okay!

Oh, wrong way!

The technical portion of the Morosawa Chopin Music Competition

was a terrible mess.

She hasn't even been coming to school.

I wonder what's wrong with her? It doesn't seem like Ryoko.

Excuse me but, who are you?

I'm Momo.

So I think you should go check on her, Sena.

That's right. You're dating, aren't you?

No…

-There's nothing between us now. -What?

Nothing between you?

She rejected me.

Why?

She said she likes someone else.

Who does she like? Who is it?

-Who is it? -Hey…

I know I've only just met you,

but you seem to charge straight ahead on your own accord, don't you?

Sena, your student is here.

Oh, yes, coming.

So, I can't do anything about Ryoko.

Yes, this is Okusawa.

I'm not at home right now. Please leave a message after the tone.

It's Sena.

It has been a while.

I'm sorry it turned out like that the other day.

It was very immature of me.

If…

if you're concerned about me,

you really don't have to be.

I know it might be difficult, but I would like for us to go back to…

senior

and junior.

Yeah.

Bye then.

Hello! It's Momo!

Momoko…

Good work today.

You too!

You must be hungry.

Yes, I am.

Want to go eat somewhere?

-Sugisaki, let's go. -Yes?

We're going to eat over a meeting.

-Let's go. -Let's go.

-Actually… -I have work to finish here.

We'll wait downstairs.

See you!

I'm sorry.

I'll make it up to you.

Good work today!

You're so earnest, Ryoko.

Earnest?

I mean…

You haven't even started to date "The Wild Beast Shinji,"

and you've rejected Sena.

Sena is a hot guy. Just date him for the time being.

I can't do that.

You really like "The Wild Beast Shinji" that much, huh?

Why do we fall in love with people we know it won't work out with?

You can make it work.

It's not like you don't have a choice.

After all, he's not married or anything.

I could never!

Ryoko.

You only live once.

What are you giving up for?

Hey, why are you giving up?

Ryoko!

-Momo, it's Minami-- -Hello! This is Momoko.

I'm currently out picking flowers in the forest.

When I say "oh my goodness," leave a message.

-Oh my goodness. -Oh my--

She isn't home, and I wasted ten yen. How sad.

I have no one to eat dinner with. The women I know are all married.

Carrots, bean sprouts, meat, cabbage, and…

There's no cabbage…

Seriously…

Hello?

Hello, is this Sena's residence?

Hey, did you do something with the cabbage?

Geez, talk about sounding shabby.

No, I was going to make yakisoba, but I can't find the cabbage.

Sorry, I ate it this morning.

-That was my cabbage! -My potatoes are still there, right?

Who uses potatoes in yakisoba?

I do.

You're so meticulous for a man.

Want to go out?

-What? -Let's meet at Mankin!

No, well…

I just opened the package…

She'd better eat this.

CLOSED

I'm starving.

If you knew they were closed, you should've called me.

-But I already told you to meet me here. -Where's my yakisoba with cabbage?

I'll treat you to some damn yakisoba.

The Thai-style yakisoba that Shinji does is good.

Never mind.

Yakisoba, huh? Where should we go?

It's fine. Let's go there.

Welcome!

You're not a fishmonger.

Oh, young miss, you're here with a different guy today.

-Way to go. -Shut up.

Hello.

Yo.

-Anyway, two beers and a menu. -Okay.

-Beer is fine, right? -Yes.

How's it going?

What? With what?

With work.

Oh, I kept making mistakes.

When the photographer praises the model, that's a cue to change the film.

I kept messing up stuff like that the entire day.

-Sounds rough. -Yes.

Well, it's better than doing nothing.

What was his name, that photographer…

-Oh, Sugisaki? -Yes.

It's going well with him?

Yes. He's a good guy.

I'm glad.

Here you go. So what's up, Sena?

Are things going well with Ryoko?

Let me see the menu.

What shall we have?

Oh, speak of the devil.

How are you?

Hey Animal, Ryoko wants to talk to you.

What? To me?

What do you want to talk about?

No, it's…

It's nothing…

No, Ryoko, you have to make it clear.

You hung out at that concert for days just to see Animal, didn't you?

Momo, what are you thinking?

-What do you mean? -Why did you bring Ryoko here?

Because she said she likes him.

So I told her, she should tell him herself.

Use your head. Look who's here!

Sena's here!

Even so, she likes who she likes, right?

"You like who you like?"

Why don't you think about other people's feelings?

You like who you like.

Not being able to stop liking who you like is the most righteous thing in the world!

The most righteous!

What?

Go pick flowers in the forest or something!

-This is why you keep having affairs. -This is why you're still single.

What's wrong with being single? You pink-elephant head!

You'll make a good opponent for Godzilla!

-Hanako! -What are you doing?!

Stop it!

I'm sorry.

Sorry to have bothered you.

Ryoko, wait.

That was heated.

-Come here. -What? Why?

Well…

I have to say something to you, come on!

Hey!

Hey!

Hey, Ryoko!

Sorry.

You're really fast.

Hold on a second.

Hey, wait.

Please…

Listen to what she has to say.

Okay?

-Come on. -Wait.

Oh, me?

That's right.

Sorry, I'm in the way, aren't I?

Sorry.

So pathetic.

Which one?

A cocktail of stardust mixed with angels' tears.

There's no such thing.

Is orange juice okay?

I want mandarin orange juice.

Ryoko…

You went to the concert to see me?

Is that true?

That day…

The day you took me home.

I tried to forget about it, but…

I wanted to forget!

But I wanted to see you even more the next day!

Then the day after that, I wanted to see you so much more!

I should have been forgetting about you,

but I just wanted to see you more and more.

And then…

I'm sorry.

Don't say you're sorry.

I already know.

Please don't say sorry.

That…

That's not what I meant.

What I meant was…

I'm sorry that…

I didn't go to see you.

Let's go home.

The train station is this way.

I'm walking home.

The nighttime breeze feels like it's already summer.

I want to go to the beach.

Yeah, that would be nice.

You're a good person, Sena.

Is that so?

The sky is blue, the ocean is wide,

and Sena is a good person.

What's that?

That's how I feel.

You'll be a good person for all eternity.

Are you complimenting me right now?

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

in a way I think I would be really happy.

What do you mean, "In a way"?

I wonder.

Hey.

Yes?

Shall we kiss?

Sure.

It's been a while since I've kissed.

Can we stay like this for a while?

Yeah.

Let's stay for a while.

Succeed, and you'll be a pianist for the Boston City Philharmonic.

Wait!

Sena, you're a nice person.

But you're slowly hurting people.

I'm tired.

I'm tired.

Are you sure you want me? A woman who's like an old man?

I love you.

Subtitle translation by: Maslin F.