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What's the matter?

You better get some sleep.

Okay.

What?

Nothing.

Just go to sleep.

Ah!

Ah!

Sorry.

Sorry.

Okay.

Sorry.

Watch your step on the stairs.

I will.

Kanchi.

Yes?

About last night...

What?

You held me so strong...

my arms hurt.

Oh...

Did something happen with Satomi?

Heh?

Something did happen!

Nothing happened.

Hm...

Mr. Nagao, Mr. Nagao, is it true that you made Satomi cry?

I didn't make her cry.

But you admit she cried?

We have heard that you held and comforted Satomi.

Is this true?

No, it's not.

But you held her?

No, I did not.

Did she jump into your arms?

Well, that's...

How?

Well, how can I say...

What are you imagining?

This was Rika Akana reporting live!

Say hello to the rest of the studio!

Nagao speaking.

Matsushita?

It's been awhile!

Yeah.

Mariko?

With whom?

Ah, I see, I see. Yeah, I got it. Okay.

I'll be in touch then.

Bye.

What is it?

Ah...

My high school classmate is getting married.

I see.

Note: Kanji - Also means manager.

Since my name is Kanji, I have to manage the 2nd party.

So, they tell me.

Rika.

Hm?

There's really nothing between Satomi and me.

I know.

But I love him.

Sometimes you should...

pretend you don't.

I see.

Guys become more distant the more you love them.

I guess that can't be helped.

Hm...

You're so strange.

I'm normal.

Think about it,

an apple's core is sour when you bite into it.

It's the same with love.

If you feel too deeply it just hurts even more.

But an apple's core is really nutritious.

Your love could become...

a burden to him.

March?

You're in a rush?!

No, I'm not.

I decided on the date long before I told you.

I see.

I'll send you an invitation...

so keep your promise about bringing your girlfriend.

Unfortunately, I can't keep that promise.

We broke up.

Actually,

she was the one that...

dumped me.

This is my first time...

it has happened to me.

You don't seem upset about it.

It wouldn't suit me.

I'd like to see you that way.

Maybe you can see me that way at your wedding.

I was dumped by Naoki Nagasaki.

Don't get married!

That is...

None of my business?

Well...

Then how about this?

You are the reason...

Sekiguchi dumped me.

You sure work hard.

Yeah.

Why don't you take it easy after you break up with your boyfriend.

Oh, sorry.

That's okay.

You recover fast.

Um.

Love is blind.

I see things a lot clearer now that it's over.

You've grown up.

I want to apologize to everyone who was worried about me.

"Sekiguchi has cheered up!"

Have you forgotten him?

I will.

The restaurant on Meiji Avenue. Got it.

That's fine. See you at 8:30.

Yeah.

I'm back.

Yes, it's there. Almost 10,000 yen will be enough.

See you at 8:30pm.

The wedding?

Eh? Yeah.

Every time I call someone I end up talking about old times.

We don't get anything done.

Eh.

Note: Sekiguchi Satomi.

Ah... Your fingers are shaking.

Aren't you going to call her?

Hm?

I'll tell her at the ceremony.

That's suspicious.

No, it's not.

Oh yeah...

Do you know that Mikami moved close by?

It's the apartment at the corner with the bakery.

Hello? Satomi?

This is Rika.

Hey, what're you doing!

Kanchi wants to speak with you.

Hey! What's with you!

He says he was moved by your tears.

Sekiguchi. It's all a lie.

Note: Rika called the weather line.

Tomorrow's weather will be clear.

You look scary.

Why are you angry?

I have reason to be!

Because it concerns Satomi?

You know what she went through with Mikami.

I know.

I already know that.

That's what I love about you.

I love you, Kanchi.

Kanchi?

You worry too much.

Yeah.

This is going to take long. Why don't you sleep first?

Yeah.

Aren't you going to sleep?

No.

Will you help me?

Yeah.

You start reading from here.

Here, let me see.

Next...

Should be here.

I was supposed to go to watch rugby today.

Nobody asked you not to work overtime yesterday.

You neither.

You better have a date with Nagao on your vacation.

Kanchi's at a wedding.

Heh?

His section must be slow.

Maybe I'll change sections.

Sure!

I'll make you work even harder.

You want that?

Nope.

Rika.

Yes?

Are you free tonight?

Yes.

So,

how are things?

Hm?

I heard something about Nagao and another girl.

Ah...

Are you worried?

Of course I'm worried.

I sincerely want you to be happy.

I wish you could have made me happy.

I'm just joking.

Why are you so serious?

Don't tease your superior.

Now you say you are the superior?

Well...

You can come to me if something happens.

Will you console me?

Of course.

Good.

Ah.

Is this what you wanted to see me about?

No.

You put in a request for an overseas assignment.

That was a long time ago.

I see.

You know about our company...

opening a L.A. office?

Yes.

And...

We're compiling a list...

of qualified candidates.

In my opinion...

I recommend you.

Ah.

But I...

No, no...

I don't need you to give me an answer now.

Just think about it.

Okay.

You have your own opinion...

and Kanchi cannot go along.

Now the bride and groom will change their clothes.

Applause please!

Continue dining.

Pause, pause.

So... Sekiguchi...

We heard...

you are dating Mikami, is it true?

How is it going, Satomi?

Ah!

What?

I wanted to buy some insurance.

Heh?

Got any pamphlets?

Sure! Sure! I always take it with me.

One sec, let me get it.

Well, well...

Did you guys just make eye contact?

Yes, your eye sight is as good as before.

What's between you two?

Nothing, right?

Right.

Nagao,

when you were in high school...

you were close with Sekiguchi already?

I remember.

Nagao wore that band-aid Satomi gave him...

for a whole week.

Right?

That's right.

Right?

Listen up everyone!

From now on...

this party is for Nagao and Satomi!

Please take your drink and raise your glass for...

Okay, okay, okay.

Alright, alright, alright...

Stop it!

You're protecting her.

I'm not.

You're a great guy.

I'm not.

There is nothing between us.

Well...

There is nothing here.

Yeah.

Just have a seat.

Okay.

I feel better without the heavy luggage.

Don't start.

Just back to normal.

So how are things between you two?

Something wrong?

No problem. Because I love him.

That's your problem.

Heh?

You should lay off sometimes.

Guys get tired of pushy women.

So I've heard.

You're still teasing him about Satomi, aren't you?

Yeah.

Can't stand it.

That's why...

Even if you love him,

if you love him in the wrong way...

Speaking from experience?

Then what...

What is the wrong way to love someone?

I'm saying...

there is no right or wrong when you love somebody?

Not that far.

What I mean is...

But your love...

is heavy.

I know.

But this is the only way I know how.

You're not so handy.

Some fail because they're too handy.

I wish I knew how to love him...

in a better way.

Sorry I made you guys wait.

Now it's time for a game!

Give the chocolate stick to the guys.

Hey.

You play with Satomi.

I can't do that.

Let's play Nagao! It looks like fun.

You really want to play?

See, she is interested!

I'll play with her then.

No. I will.

Okay.

Here Nagao.

Sekiguchi , are you drunk?

No.

I...

Ready?!

Nagao, quickly...

Go!

You two are out.

It's your... fault... Nagao...

Oh.

Sorry.

See ya!

Bye! Bye!

See you Satomi, Nagao!

Bye bye!

Fun, wasn't it?

Eh?

Ah... yeah it was.

Ah.

What's wrong?

Ah.

You first.

Um...

You're strange today.

No, I'm not.

You haven't had much to drink, but you're cheerful.

Too much.

Is it strange when I'm cheerful?

That's not it, but...

Ah!

Thank you!

Thank you.

Um.

Um... well...

See you.

Um...

See you.

Ah...

See you.

I'll treat you to dinner sometime.

Hm?

Okay, let's go out to eat.

Yeah.

Yeah.

With Rika.

Eh?

What?

Yeah... with Rika.

Rika has to come with us.

Yeah.

Los Angeles...

Hello, this is Akana... I mean, Nagao.

Ah.

Good evening.

Really?

Well...

You're back?

He's back, I will pass the phone to him.

Ah.

Ah.

No need?

Okay.

No, it's okay.

Yeah.

It's okay.

Yes.

I know.

The truth is...

Ah.

Next time I will visit for sure.

Okay, good night.

I've been talking so much, I'm thirsty.

I saw Satomi today...

and she wants us all to...

Your mother is funny.

I like her.

What did you just say?

Your mother is so funny.

What?

You were talking with my mom?

Your mother told me...

all your favorite dishes. So, cook them for me.

Cook for me, what are you talking about?

Why are you angry?

What?

Ah.

Oh, how was the wedding?

Great dishes...

Don't answer my phone any more.

Why?

Why?! What if it's from my parents or from work?

I don't argue with them!

Let me tell you, my parents are country folk...

so...

if you answer my phone here...

saying we live together,

they're gonna think we're going to get married.

Married?

Yeah.

I never even thought about it before.

Me neither.

Hm...

Do you understand?

I've answered your phone before but you never got so upset.

That's because...

Did something happen at the wedding?

Ah.

You said something about Satomi.

What was it?

Nothing.

What was it? I'm worried.

Doesn't matter.

I didn't mean to get so upset.

Where's Nagasaki?

I don't know.

Your friends and relatives will total around 50 people?

Yes.

You'd better make your guest list soon.

The hospital chiefs and staff care about the seating arrangement.

I know, no worries.

Naoki, your dress will be ready in a week.

Okay.

I can't wait to see her in her wedding dress.

Your honeymoon has also been taken care of.

Oh.

Can I borrow a bag?

I have lots of stuff.

Sure.

I've accumulated a lot in a short time.

I meant to leave before you came back.

Did you find a place?

Yeah.

Should I leave you my address?

I live close to Nagao-kun.

I guess you wouldn't want it.

Should I help?

Hey...

It's like you're kicking me out.

I am.

What?

I might even perform an exorcism.

You're finally your old self again.

Hm?

I like that smile.

I didn't see it when we were together.

Okay, I guess this is everything.

Thank you.

See you.

Yeah.

Sekiguchi.

Mikami, wait.

You forgot this.

It's cold outside.

Not everything was bad.

Thank you.

She was smiling?

Yeah.

Smiling.

Just like the old Sekiguchi?

Yeah.

Like the old Sekiguchi.

Like a washed white shirt.

Seeing her makes your heart beat faster.

She shouldn't have dated you.

You mean, "I should've dated her".

Right....

I'm just kidding.

You always had a way of knowing how she felt.

Rika's the first, huh?

Huh?

A girl who confuses you and you don't understand.

But I guess that's why you fell for her.

Hey!

Yes?

Where's the sample?

Akana's delivering it. She'll be back soon.

Yeah?

Oh okay. I guess I'll talk to her later.

Rika.

What?

What are you doing tonight?

Um... I have to finish some work.

Then it's okay.

What? It won't take that long.

That's okay.

I'll call you tonight.

Okay.

Thank you.

Hey, hey, hey...

I just heard about the transfer to Los Angeles.

Maybe.

I'm so jealous.

You're going, right?

It hasn't been decided.

But you'll go, right?

Really? Go to Los Angeles.

Hello?

Ah... Yes, hold on please.

Hello. This is Akana.

Rika?

This is Sekiguchi.

Ah.

Thanks for the other day.

I felt better after speaking with you.

Really?

That's great.

So, because of that, tonight...

is my treat to thank you.

Huh?

I'm calling you for this.

Nagao is with a client so I called you instead.

You know the date is 6 o'clock, right?

Sorry, the PTA meeting is running late...

so I will be around half an hour late.

Rika?

You do know...

we're going to dinner tonight?

Yeah.

Alright.

Where's Kanchi?

Hm?

He just came back from the client's. He's not here?

I wonder where...

Good work.

Good work.

Kanchi...

Sorry I'm late.

That's okay.

Hm?

Where's Rika?

Ah.

She had to work.

I see.

Yeah.

That's too bad.

Give us a minute please.

I'm glad I caught you.

I'm looking for you.

You'll be getting a notice about...

about the Los Angeles transfer in the near future.

In celebration of Rika's transfer to Los Angeles!

Cheers!

Isn't this great?

What's wrong?

Not feeling well?

No, it's not that...

but I haven't accepted the job yet so I don't know what we're celebrating.

It's a great opportunity. If you decline, I'll go instead.

It's hard to make the decision.

And once you decide to go, it will be 3 years before you come back.

Ah...

I see.

You don't want to part with me.

It's not because of you!

It's Nagao!

Oh, Nagao! So where is Nagao?

He had plans.

Ah.

I see.

How is Mikami?

He doesn't show it but it was a shock for him.

I see.

Don't worry about him! He deserved it.

You should find someone else.

I just wanna be alone now.

I've had it with relationships.

Don't say that.

I found these last night.

This is yours...

and this is Mikami's.

From our uniforms?

Yeah.

The buttons you two gave me for graduation.

Don't you remember? On graduation day I couldn't attend because of a cold,

so you two came to my house and gave me your buttons.

Oh, yeah. I remember.

You said it was my diploma.

Did we say that?

Yes, you did.

I have no idea what I was thinking...

Hey, Nagao.

Hm?

Can you keep me company a little while longer?

Sure. But why?

For my graduation...

be with me.

Ah!

Sekiguchi?

What's wrong?

I don't think...

I should keep them any longer.

I'm not my old self any more.

Heh?

I'm not the same girl Mikami liked,

and neither you.

That girl doesn't exist anymore.

I'm not pure anymore.

No you're not!

How can you be filthy?

For me...

you are the same person I fell in love with before.

Nagao.

You are not filthy.

Kanchi!

I'm home!

Hello.

Excuse me.

Beautiful apartment, and so clean.

Wow, it's nice.

Yeah, it is.

Here you go, Keiko.

Thanks.

Hey.

What?

He's angry.

That's why I didn't want to come.

We'd better leave.

Don't worry about him.

Drink up!

If they want to leave, let them.

That's because you look so angry.

He's just in a bad mood.

I'd better go.

Nagao, sorry for intruding.

Me too.

Don't leave me here.

Um...

You know, Rika,

you two have a lot to discuss about the transfer.

Transfer?

Yeah.

Rika's going to Los Angeles.

What?

Bye!

Sorry.

Okay.

Sorry for the trouble.

See ya!

Good night!

You're acting strange.

You never got angry like this before.

Because you are selfish.

That's not true.

Because you have changed your mind about me.

Changed mind.

Why are you so self-obsessed.

Okay, tell me first.

What's this about a transfer to Los Angeles?

I put in a request for an overseas assignment a while ago.

This came up again recently.

When?

Last week.

You didn't tell me.

I wanted to tell you...

I wanted to tell...

Then why did you bring your friends here?

I was scared to come alone.

Why?

Seeing you tonight,

might mean I would have to say goodbye...

and I was scared.

Does goodbye mean you are changing sections?

No!

Then what?

Kanchi!

Aren't you hiding something from me?

Let go of me!

It's hard to find someone like you.

But...

But you...

You only want to date Satomi, don't you?

If I'm not here, you would be happier?

Without me around,

you will be happier, right?

Is it too late?

Hey,

answer me Kanchi!

Kanchi!

Answer me!

Hello?

Sekiguchi.