Original subtitles

Minami?

Ready?

Yes!

What do you want to eat?

Right! What shall we have tonight?

Are you pretty hungry?

Yes, sure am.

Okay, let's see…

Ryoko?

What's the matter?

-Thank you for dinner. -Not at all.

Rest well, okay?

What?

You seemed a little unwell, I thought you might be tired.

Okay.

See you.

See you.

-Good night. -Night night.

I've been so busy with piano lately. I haven't really gotten to see him.

I don't have any confidence,

since I've never been in a relationship with a man before.

I wonder if I'm doing something wrong.

There's no right or wrong.

As long as you both have feelings for each other…

It'll be okay.

Really?

What, you haven't left yet?

No.

What about you?

I just can't sleep.

Want to drink?

Hey, Shin.

Yes?

Can I stay here?

What?

I'll sit by your legs.

You know…

even just with your legs, I feel safe when I'm with you, Shin.

You can't just…

Just for tonight!

-Rumiko… -I'll stop from tomorrow.

Well, let's part here.

What? Really?

I feel a little relieved now after talking with you, Sena.

If that's all it takes, then feel free to talk to me any time.

I'm sorry for being so selfish all the time.

To who?

To me?

Yes.

Really?

I never noticed.

Will you be okay, going home alone?

-I'll be fine. -You sure?

Bye.

-Bye. -I'll be off.

-Be careful. -I will.

CAMP FIREWORKS SET

All right…

We started this match with Kondo of Carp and Nomura of BayStars…

It's the second inning. One out, one on third base, and Komada batting.

Timely lead hit.

Okay.

It was very emotional and had a good sound to it.

Really?

You're playing for someone else now.

That's the impression I got from your playing.

Please play like that during the competition as well.

Yes, sir.

That's great!

Nice!

So, how much did it cost?

It was secondhand, so about 30,000 yen.

But why did you start doing photography?

Thought it'd be fun to take pictures myself.

Aren't you getting married?

Seems like a pain.

Maybe I am getting married…

or maybe I'm not.

What does that mean?

If I'm someone who can't be happy on my own,

will I be happy with someone else?

Got it!

Is this a wedding special for An An or something?

I've been thinking about something like that.

I guess…

You guess what?

I guess I understand. But…

You understand, but what?

Maybe you're just avoiding the issue?

What?

Something tells me…

there's a great emptiness in your heart.

So to fill it,

you've taken up photography, right?

That's not… Great timing!

Minami, let's go further back.

Go swimmingly!

This place suits me perfectly.

This is a Shinto shrine.

The gods will be upset.

Please excuse us.

Can you believe it? That guy… He failed his employment exam, again.

Oh? Do these things really work for stuff like that?

If they don't, I'm in trouble.

Like I said…

I just happened to be staying at the Theatron at the time.

At the Theatron?

That's right.

Rumiko was there too, right?

W-Well, sure she was…

Were you together?

Of… of course not.

Why are you never angry with me?

What?

I just feel that you get angrier at Rumiko…

You lean on her more, and get more selfish with her.

That's because…

you and Rumiko are pretty different types, right?

What…

what are you saying I should do?

THE 19TH OTOWADO CLASSICAL COMPETITION

THE 19TH OTOWADO CLASSICAL COMPETITION 1996

Here.

Thank you.

Oh…

-Here. -Oh, thank you.

Good morning.

I'm off.

Oh, did you check everything?

-Yes. -Okay.

-See you! -Bye.

Minami, see you later.

-Oh, 5 p.m., right? -Yes.

-Okay, see you later then. -See you.

-Hello. -Hey!

-Ugh, it's Shinji! -What?

What are you doing here? Don't show your annoying face at my work.

-Hey. -Give it a rest.

Let's call it quits for today.

Have coffee, take your time.

-Thanks. -I'm off.

Sorry! See you later!

So this is where you work, huh?

That's right.

Give me coffee.

This isn't a cafe.

-Get it yourself. It's there. -Ouch.

What's with you?

Make me one while you're at it.

One more coffee, please.

Come on…

Geez. Be thankful I didn't show you this in front of little Sugi.

What?

It's from Mom. Your arranged marriage partner.

I told her that I don't want any!

That's exactly why she sent it to me.

She told me to talk to you.

Mom was crying, you know.

I'm not falling for that!

You haven't told her about Sugisaki?

Nope, haven't told her.

I'll tell her when the timing is right.

I mean, if things go wrong again, Mom won't be able to go on living.

Ryoko should be performing around now.

What?

It's the Otowado Classical Competition's preliminary round today.

Right.

I think she said it was being held around here.

Hey.

Yes?

Ryoko, your watch is upside down.

My watch?

Your watch.

Oh.

Thanks.

I'll get it.

My hands are shaking.

Thank you.

What?

What?

You don't know? It's a magical spell passed down at our college.

Don't worry, you won't be nervous anymore.

What did you write?

"Person."

I'll do it too.

All right, I'd better get going, I have a date…

-Date… -What? Here, take this…

I told you, I don't want it.

Actually, what does he look like?

-What's with you? -I hate hairy men, like someone I know.

Number 135, Hidetoshi Sena.

Coming.

THE 19TH OTOWADO CLASSICAL COMPETITION

Excuse me, could you drop me off here?

-Okay. -Sorry.

Sorry for the trouble.

Sena…

Right, sorry.

Man, that was great.

That was so great! Absolutely amazing!

It was so amazing! Did you hear that applause?

You'll be fine, I know you'll pass.

Sorry…

about the other night.

You know, in front of my house…

I'm sorry.

You know…

No, sorry, it's nothing.

Hey, wait.

Perfect timing, actually. I wanted to give you this. Here.

I happened to be at this shrine the other day,

and this god apparently brings great blessings.

You won't fail anything with this.

So I prayed for your success today, and that you wouldn't fail.

And may you play well in the finals, too. Here.

It's not like…

I'm your child or little brother, you know…

I'm a man too…

and you're a woman.

What are you talking about?

After all this time, what are you saying?

You can't just…

After you always called me "older sister" or "auntie" and stuff,

and like you were talking to a man.

I didn't say that.

You did!

Every time you said that, land mines went off in my heart.

How cocky. What are you on about?

Don't play the victim!

You just used me because you were lonely, after Asakura had dumped you.

Whatever.

I don't care even one tiny bit!

THE 19TH OTOWADO CLASSICAL COMPETITION PRELIM VENUE

HATONOMORI HACHIMAN SHRINE

Thank goodness.

I thought I had the wrong place.

What's wrong?

-You know… -Today…

What is it?

Today…

I was late today, and…

I said it was the traffic, but…

that was a lie.

Sena…

Sena, who I lived with…

had a competition today.

That's where I was.

I'm sorry for lying.

I wish…

you had just lied to me.

I'm not as mature as I say I am.

I get jealous too.

Minami…

Will you marry me?

Let's get married.

Sugisaki…

It's all right.

I'm not asking for an immediate answer.

I'll wait for you.

Answering mode has been deactivated. You have no new messages.

HATONOMORI HACHIMAN SHRINE

I'm sorry.

The preliminary round announcement is the day after tomorrow.

And if I pass, I have to prepare for the finals.

So I won't have much time.

No, that's totally fine. Okay then, call me once things calm down.

Good luck. Bye.

Shin!

Dinner.

Okay.

-Even after I did my best… -I can't deal with this…

But I gave it my all…

Did you pass? Oh, you didn't…

PARTICIPANT NUMBER 0135 HIDETOSHI SENA

I did it…

Yes?

Oh, it's Sena…

Well…

Look…

The Minami you are calling is not available. Please leave a message.

Oh, hello, this is Sena…

About earlier…

-I'm sorry. -What was that?

-So you're there? -I am.

Well, look…

You know, earlier…

I lost it.

Oh, right. Oh yes, that. Yes.

I was on edge, too.

I think I said a lot of things,

but I don't remember, so just forget it too, thanks.

You're as sunny as ever, miss.

Yes, that's me, a ray of sunshine.

The weather tomorrow will be cloudy… So, what do you want?

What do I want? What's with the tone?

You're weirding me out with the effeminate speech. What do you want?

I got the results.

-Of what? -What?

I mean, the competition.

So?

I passed.

You did it! Awesome!

Way to go!

Congratulations multiplied by ten thousand!

But there's still, you know, the finals.

Oh, right, I forgot.

Celebrate when you can. You never know when you'll be able to celebrate again.

What does that mean?

Oh, I get it. You think I'll fail the finals.

Is that your impression?

-How insincere of you. -Yeah, whatever.

But still…

thank you.

For what?

You congratulated me…

so I said thank you.

Well, you're welcome.

-So… -The competition…

-Sorry. -Oh, go ahead.

No, it's all right.

No, you go first. Men first!

That's ladies first, right?

It's a man's first, now.

If I pass the finals…

Yeah?

I'll be going to Boston.

What?

I'll be an associate, I suppose.

For the Boston City Philharmonic.

Hello?

Are you listening?

Yes.

I'm listening.

Oh, wow.

I see. That's great…

For how long?

What? I don't know. Until I'm fired?

Oh, I see. Wow…

When are you leaving?

If I pass…

next month.

Next month? That's soon.

I guess so.

Oh, right…

Wow, I see.

Where is it again? Boston?

Boston is… oh, overseas, right?

Take advantage of a blonde next time instead of a brunette.

I'm not going to do that.

I'm only joking.

You don't know English, so you can't take advantage of anyone.

That's not what I mean.

It's just…

aren't you going to say, "I'll miss you!"

or something?

-Oh, I guess that'd be a normal response. -That's right.

I'll miss you.

But, you know, you have Sugisaki,

so I'm sure you won't be lonely, right?

How are things with him?

Well…

It's going perfectly fine.

It's going really well. He even proposed.

Oh, to Godzilla?

-Is that supposed to be funny? -Yes, I guess.

Well, you bombed it.

Sorry.

It's fine.

Well, that's good for you.

Yeah, good.

You did it.

Yes, I did.

You got one.

Well…

Congratulations.

Thank you very much.

But, you know, this time…

make sure this one doesn't run away.

Shut up.

This time, I can't help you if you're there in your traditional wedding attire.

Traditional wedding attire? Oh, I hate wearing that stuff.

The wig hurts, and then when I put it on,

I get nervous and feel like I have to run through the city.

So this time you'll wear…

a wedding dress?

I guess so, a cute one.

Wow.

Maybe I'll come to watch.

Oh, right!

Should I drop by and play the wedding march or whatever?

"Or whatever"?

You won't even be in Japan then.

Oh, that's true.

Of course. How irresponsible.

I guess it's only if you pass, though.

You're right.

Hey…

Yes?

You have to let me…

hear that song one more time.

That song?

You know, that song!

You have a piano, don't you?

Please!

Come on, it's Minami Haruo's last request!

I'll take it with me when I get married.

Okay.

All right.

Good.

-Thanks for waiting. -Oh, hey.

Hey, where's your "hello"?

Hello!

Hello!

This is Takeshi.

Takeshi! I'm Minami, like Minami Haruo.

-Do you know Minami Haruo? -No.

-He doesn't! -You don't? What about Saori Minami?

He doesn't know her either! Nice to meet you, let's shake hands!

Are you Papa's new wife?

What are you saying?

You little…

All right, cheers!

-Cheers. -You too, Ryoko.

Cheers.

Ah, it spilled… Never mind, cheers everyone.

-Cheers! -Cheers.

Sena, you're drinking that pretty fast!

No, but it's really a dream come true.

For Ryoko, it was obvious she would pass.

But I can't believe I passed the first round too.

Hey!

You can really do it if you try.

Oh, here's your beer.

Wait a minute.

-Shinji, come here. -What?

Cheers, come on.

-Cheers. This here is Shinji. -You're drunk.

-Cheers. -Cheers.

Cheers!

-Hey, can I play that? -What?

-The piano? Go. -That thing's amazing.

It produces sound.

-Oh, I see. -Can I…

Hey, watch out.

Sena must be really happy about this.

I wonder…

The way he's drinking is a little different…

Not like happy drinking, I think.

What?

I wonder if something happened to him?

Hey, wait, watch out.

All right, future Mr. Pianist. Will you play something for us?

Sure, I'll play anything.

-Really? -Yes, just tell me what you want.

-How about… -Schubert? Come on, which one?

Oh, that one.

Play that one. Here.

Here, let me show you.

There, that one.

No, I'm not playing that one.

I'm done with that one.

-Come on. -Something else.

You were playing it the other day.

I'm not playing that piece anymore.

Oh, really?

I'll play something else. Maybe something like this?

-Okay? -Okay then.

My ex-wife remarried last year.

-Oh, really? -Yes.

So, that means Takeshi is living in a new house now?

Yes.

Sorry for springing this on you so suddenly.

No, it's fine.

-Papa! -Yes, what is it?

Yes? What's wrong?

-Look. -What's this?

I bought it.

Wow, fireworks, huh?

Look.

All right! Want to light them?

Yeah!

All right.

Hey, here! You forgot this.

I wanted to ignite them with you last night, but it rained.

It lit up!

-Nice, right? -Yes.

"Southern Alps…"

Sena…

Ayrton Sena!

Vroom, vroom!

All right.

-Hello… -Hello. This is Momoko.

I'm at the lake, floating a boat made of leaves.

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

Oh my goodness!

-I wanted to know what that means-- -Oh my goodness!

What the heck, you're there!

I just pretended not to be home.

-Come on… -I'm actually leaving right now.

-Okay… -What's the matter, Minami?

Nothing in particular, but…

Oh, you sound like you're feeling down!

You're always up, Momo.

Oh. Would you like to join me?

What?

Would you like to go for a joyride on the nighttime highway?

Momo, you're really speeding.

Really?

Brake!

I lit fireworks with Sugisaki tonight.

I suppose it's already summer.

My first fireworks of the year.

And then?

That's it.

"There is a boat that's about to sink. Only one person can be saved."

"Who will you save?"

I hate that sort of question!

Really? This is the second time today you've asked me this.

Because…

Why do you have to think about something so sad?

If you're going to ask a question like that, at least make it fun!

Like what?

While buying beer at the convenience store,

you bought some fireworks.

It is a clear summer night. Now…

who do you want to be with when setting off those fireworks?

Who?

A typical Momo-style question.

Well, then.

It's about time for my da to come and pick me up.

Seriously?

Minami.

Yes?

I'm not keeping you company any longer.

Why?

Because…

I'm not the one you want to be with right now.

Because I'm not the one you wanted…

to see right now.

I'm not the one

you wanted to call, right?

Minami, please go to where…

you really want to be.

Here.

You can use the car until tomorrow.

Bye-bye!

Whoa!

Right…

Fireworks!

Why are you setting them off alone?

A misfire?

What a dud.

So pretty.

What's going on?

What?

What did you come here for?

What did I come here for?

I came to kiss.

Yeah?

I came to kiss you, Sena.

Okay.

Oh, well then…

This one's finished.

All right…

Just kidding.

-We should have just remained friends! -I agree.

I'm in love with him too much.

Open your eyes already!

I'm in love with…

only one person.

The vacation is over.

The long vacation…

is over.

Sena was like a dream to me.

Subtitle translation by: Maslin F.