Original subtitles

I missed you guys.

My sweet waves.

What do you think we should make for dinner tonight?

Minato?

-She's come back.

-Do you know her?

-That girl is my hero.

RIDE YOUR WAVE

-Huh?

Huh?

MUKAIMIZU LANDSCAPING Yeah, hey Mom.

-Oh, there you are.

Have you finished unpacking yet?

-What? Yeah, everything's all unpacked.

-And you're making sure to eat?

-Yeah, I made omurice.

-I did too.

It's what your brother wanted for dinner.

And how are your classes?

-Don't know, haven't started yet.

-I still don't know why you chose oceanography.

-I like the sea.

-Well, that may be, but isn't it a lot of science?

-Don't worry, I'll be fine.

I need to call you back, okay?

-Oh, no problem.

Talk soon.

-Seriously, I just want this to work out.

Deploy the second hose.

-Yes, sir.

Ready.

-Put your back into it, Kawamura.

-Yes, sir.

-Wide fog pattern.

Straight stream.

Increase the water pressure, maximum pressure.

Wide fog.

Straight stream.

What are you doing?

Grab that hose.

Cut it.

Kawamura.

-I'm so sorry.

Are you okay? -That's it.

Practice is over. -No worries.

I got my swimsuit on.

Oh, you can use my towel.

It's clean, I promise.

-Oh, no, don't worry.

-Hmm.

-All right then, thanks a lot.

-You can keep it if you want.

My family gives them out every year as new year's gifts.

So, I've got tons.

I could use some directions, though.

I'm a bit lost.

-Where are you headed?

-I'm trying to find my way back to my apartment.

-Okay.

-I'm still new around here.

-Well, do you know the address?

-Hmm, all I remember is

Sunrise Katamiya is the name of the building.

-Oh, the one next to the construction site?

-That's the one.

How did you even know that?

Super impressive.

-Kawamura,

you wanna be a firefighter or a tour guide?

-Sorry, I'd show you personally,

but I'm kinda on duty right now.

-Oh, that's okay.

You can just point me in the right direction.

-Sure.

You wanna head straight that way.

Take a right at the white apartment,

and then a second left after that.

And when you see the school,

you're gonna wanna take the next right.

-Right, left, school, then right.

-That hose isn't gonna put itself away.

-Coming.

-Laters.

-See ya.

Hope you don't get lost, hero lady.

Right.

And left.

School!

Huh?

Did I miss a turn?

Huh?

Wait, no, no.

How do I?

-Let 'er rip, whooo.

-Fire, that building's gonna go up in flames!

-Our balcony's on fire!

-Fire! -Call 911.

-Get outside.

Evacuate the building.

Fire reported at 43rd street

in Katamiya.

Spreading to neighboring building.

-Protective gear, check.

Boots, check.

-It's the apartment complex

where your hero lives. -What?

-Boots, check.

Bunker pants, check. -Collar, check.

-Coat, check. -Coat, check.

Collar, check. -Safety belt, check.

Good to go. -Oh?

-Come on, move it, men.

-Someone was setting off

a bunch of industrial strength fireworks.

-Oh no, my phone.

-Fire detected, fire detected.

Fire detected, fire detected.

-Ah, my wallet.

-Turn it on!

Hot spot on sixth floor staircase.

Connect supply pipes from the fifth floor hydrant.

Hoses two and three, get up there.

-Yes, sir. -Yes, sir.

-One, two, one, two,

one, two, one, two, one, two.

-Ah, wait.

-Ready!

-We're going to be conducting a roll call

by apartment number.

-I left teddy upstairs.

-The fire is contained

and residents have evacuated to the ground floor.

One woman from the eighth floor is unaccounted for.

Hoses two and three, locate the eighth floor resident next.

-Roger.

-Someone help!

-Someone's on the roof.

Get up there.

-Are you hurt?

-Are you all right?

-Huh?

I, uh...

-You injured?

-No, I'm fine.

-Remain calm.

We'll get you down safely.

-Can I take my board with me, too?

-Of course.

Sorry, it's cramped.

It's best if you squat.

I have a resident on board.

Please take us down.

-Okubo. -Yes, sir.

-Nice job guys. -Thank you, sir.

-Trespassing and the use of illegal fireworks?

-Back it up, let's go. -You're safe now.

-Thanks so much for rescuing me.

-No, I should thank you.

-Huh?

-You know the rules.

No personal items aboard the cherry picker.

-Sorry, sir.

-That's my fault.

-It must mean a lot, your board.

-I've been using it since I was a kid, so, guess so.

-I hope to see you again, riding the waves, I mean.

I can see you out there from our rooftop,

the station's roof-- -Hinageshi, time to go!

-See you round.

-Wait.

How about next time, if you'd like, I mean,

I could teach you how to ride

the waves, that is.

Unless you already know how?

-Eye on the prize, eye on the prize.

-Come on, one more try, you got it.

-Pull yourself up.

You can still do this.

-Better not be giving up, newbie.

-I believe in you. -You can still do it.

You've come this far. -Don't be a quitter.

-What a day.

-I'm not sure if I'm cut out for this.

-Don't worry about it.

When you're down, just get back up.

-You say that like it's so easy.

I think maybe I've chosen the wrong career path.

-Driver engineer Koba's map.

Have you ever seen it?

He just transferred

yet already knows all the water systems and shortcuts.

Getting that good is no easy task.

You've gotta have the resolve to keep on pushing

if you wanna reach that level.

You're a strong guy.

If I can do it, I know you can.

Later. -Hang on.

You're in a good mood.

-'Bout to ride some waves.

Was this too early for you?

-Huh, no.

I'm not sleepy at all.

That was weird.

-You can nap until we get there.

Don't blame ya.

Moving can be tiring.

-Well, it was just the eighth floor

to the second this time, so it wasn't that bad.

I'm pretty much done.

-Those balconies

are made of really flammable material.

The flames from the bottom

ate their way right up to the top.

So, be extra careful when you're out there.

-For sure.

But seriously, what a pain.

All ‘cause people just had to set off illegal fireworks.

Meanwhile, you have to risk your life

‘cause people decide to be morons.

-Yeah, I really wish they'd stop.

I hear they do it

so they can make videos and share it online.

-My family used to live in this area

when I was a little kid.

But then we had to move after my dad got a promotion.

I always wanted to come back, though.

So, I applied to the college here.

What about, you, mister...

-What?

-Ah, I'm so sorry.

lI realized I don't know how to say your last name.

-It's Hinageshi.

-Huh?

So that's how you say it, Minato Hinageshi, like that?

-People never know how to say it, but I don't mind.

-I get it.

My last name is Mukaimizu.

People are always calling me Mukomizu, though.

-Oh, hey, if a fire breaks out,

get to the ground floor as quickly as possible.

-Is that a finless porpoise?

-It is.

It's not a beluga.

-Knew it, I thought you might like them.

You know, your car even kind of looks like one.

I really love them, too.

Don't they look like that show "Little Ghost Q-Taro?"

-Wanna listen to something?

What music do you like?

-I'll listen to whatever you want.

-Mm, let's see

-Ah, this song.

Takes me back.

-Since they used it in that movie,

they've been playing it a lot.

-I see you've bought yourself a board.

-Well, I'll need a lot of practice if I wanna get good.

Besides, it's always been a dream of mine

to have a surfboard attached to the top of my car.

-Oh, a full wetsuit in the middle of summer.

That's so cool.

You'll pick this up in no time.

Keep your head up.

Paddle, paddle, paddle.

Paddle, paddle, paddle, paddle.

Now, pop up.

Paddle, paddle, paddle.

Now, pop up, hurry.

Paddle, paddle, paddle.

Good, now stand up.

Keep your balance.

Are you sure you okay?

-I'll try again this afternoon.

I'll make us some coffee.

-With that thing?

Hmm, that smells good.

-I brought a blend I thought would go well

with the sandwiches.

Freshly ground beans really make the coffee bloom.

-Why's that?

-Well, when you use freshly ground beans

with a dripper, it releases carbon dioxide.

-Sounds complicated.

-Time for the egg sandwiches

-Is there anything you can't do?

Are you a superhero in disguise?

They're so perfect.

I thought this when you rescued me from the fire,

but you're basically a hero, Hinageshi, aren't you?

-That's an overstatement.

And you know, just call me Minato.

Is it okay if I call you Hinako?

WATCH OUT FOR KITES!! -He stole my sandwich.

Paddle, paddle.

-Whoa.

-That's it, now stand.

-Yes, yes, like that.

You got it.

WATER DRIP -PAPER DRIP NEL DRIP -FRENCH DRIP

-I'm sorry.

I was no good even though you took me all the way out

to the beginner's spot.

-Even if you fall,

you just have to get back up to ride the next wave.

And if we hadn't have come all the way out here,

we wouldn't have come to this lovely little cafe.

-It's great, huh?

I've been meaning to check it out for a while.

Mm, good to see they've got a few extinguishers.

-You know, I've got this funny feeling that

if something were to happen, you'd be there for me.

-Mm-hmm, I'll always be there, definitely.

-Well, we'd better get going, huh?

-Uh, yeah.

Hey, you don't have to do that.

I got it. -It's fine.

-No, wait.

-1 am so sorry.

-Don't worry, it's quite all right.

It happens all the time.

-Tokyo? -I'm from Chiba.

-Oh, really?

-One of our former employees

just opened a cafe there.

You should visit it sometime.

-He has slightly more modern equipment

than we do here.

-It's not a bad life.

I wouldn't mind running a cafe like this one.

-Sorry for getting so flustered back there.

-Hey, know what?

I'd like to do this again with you sometime.

Surfing, if you can call what I'm doing that.

And even grab another coffee.

I'd also like to check out other surf spots.

-Wait a second.

You...

Thank you.

-What, who's that?

> And when you're stuck and feel like you're frozen

-Whoa, whoa, whoa.

JD Life is even brighter than what you had dreamed

-Why's a cute guy like you working as a florist?

-I know, right?

-1 don't work here.

-Are you from around here?

-You know,

we're on our way to go watch the fireworks.

-You should join us.

How 'bout it?

-I'm so sorry.

I've already got plans.

> And look straight out ahead

> And gather that courage inside you

-First you do this.

Then have it like this.

-You're right, it's sweet but not too sweet.

-You two are sugary enough as it is.

-Sorry, my sister can be a bit rude.

-Well, I am not sorry, okay?

-She speaks her mind.

-We'll get along just fine.

-Huh?

-My two best friends are both pretty blunt

and speak their minds.

Jun, the scorpion and Ai, the cobra.

-You actually call them that?

-Then you're the blue-ringed octopus.

-I'm a what? -It may be small,

but it is one of the most deadly marine animals

in existence.

-Well, aren't you a walking encyclopedia?

-I'm leaving.

I only came here

'cause I wanted see what your girlfriend was like.

And I've seen everything I need to see.

-What's that supposed to mean?

-Falling in love is something only idiots do.

This blue-ringed octopus is so full of venom,

she needs to go home, bye.

-See you later, bye.

-Later?

-Yeah 'cause I'm immune to octopus venom, see?

-Ugh.

-Thanks for being so chill just now.

That winning attitude of hers

hasn't exactly garnered her many friends.

She had been avoiding school because of that.

But she suddenly started going again recently.

-Well, that's good.

-She's a handful, but maybe you guys could be friends.

-Of course.

Look at that.

It's Mount Fuji.

It's so pretty.

-This message goes out to Mai Uchida

from Shota Namikoshi.

Merry Christmas, let's stay together forever.

Will you marry me?

-So sweet. -How romantic, I love it.

-You think so?

You know, they're just reading messages

from people who submitted them in advance.

-I think it's about time we got married.

I'm waiting for your proposal. -So, you wanna go up?

-Merry Christmas.

This message goes out to Yoshiko Kamiichi.

Thank you for everything, Mom.

Merry Christmas.

-What a view.

I wonder if we can see my house from here.

Wow.

-Wanna do one too?

-Huh?

It's okay, I wouldn't know what to write.

-Is it because you still don't know how to write my name?

-That's not true.

-Great.

HINAKO MUKAIMIZU

And?

MINATO HINAGESHI

-Your last name is just too hard to write.

-What are you gonna do when it becomes your last name?

-Huh?

What did you say?

Hey.

-The photo line is real long.

-That's it.

Looking good, you two.

What a cute couple.

Perfect, okay, let's take one more.

Hold right there, got it.

-Hinako, come over here.

I want you to see something. -Another cute couple.

Get a little closer, great.

Hold her with those big strong arms.

-The key to your heart.

-Smile, one more big smile for the camera.

-Here.

-It's snowing.

-Wish I didn't have to go to work tomorrow.

Working on Christmas...

You know, after it snows,

you can get these really great big waves.

They say if you catch one,

whatever you wish for will come true.

I've never done it though.

-So good.

How do you get it to not slip off each time?

-Okay, the outside needs to be cooked

while the inside's runny.

Getting it to stay is all about keeping it soft.

See, like that.

You wanna give it a go?

-Mm-hmm.

Ah. -Don't worry.

You can still save it.

Just calmly lift it, oh.

You sure having omurice in the middle of nowhere

is how you want to spend Christmas?

-Yep, it's what I'd always have on special occasions

when I was a kid, thanks.

And I wanted it to be just two of us tonight.

-Can you eat with your left hand, though?

-I got this.

I've been practicing.

I wanted to make sure I could eat

without letting go of your hand.

If it were up to me, I'd never let go of your hand.

-I'm gonna get my own place soon.

Do you wanna move in?

-Don't joke like that.

What if I really said yes?

-Great, when?

-Huh?

I don't know if I'm ready for that yet.

Not until I can ride my own wave.

I feel like I rely on you all the time for everything.

But I hope I can find my footing on dry land too,

and finally find something I'm good at, like you have.

-You've already got something you're good at,

so I'm sure you'll find your path soon.

I've never been particularly good at anything.

-You're joking, right?

-When I was a kid, I almost drowned in the ocean.

I can still remember every detail about that day.

I promised myself I would become strong,

but instead I failed at everything I tried to do.

And then, suddenly one day, I came across a newborn turtle.

-A baby sea turtle?

-Yeah, they're all over the beach.

SEA TURTLES LAY THEIR EGGS HERE. You've never seen one?

-Whoa, what's that?

Turtles?

Watching them struggle towards the ocean

with such persistence,

it made me realize how much determination I needed.

So, I started joining my grandpa on his beach patrols.

That's when I got a sense

of what I wanted to do with my life.

And it dawned on me that I wanted some kind of job

where I could help people.

-I love that story.

I have a hard enough time taking care of myself,

let alone helping others.

I'm always the one needing help.

You seem to be able to just do anything with ease, though.

-That simply isn't true.

I still can't surf like you can.

Try thinking of the sea and the shore as no different.

You paddle, and when you get tired,

catch your breath and paddle again.

You can think of me as your harbor, if you want.

When you need a break, just call for me and I'll be there.

-How long will you be there for me, I wonder.

-10 years, 20?

When every hair has turned gray.

Until you're able to ride those waves alone.

Hmm?

What?

GONE SURFING No way.

-Whoohoo!

Oh yeah! -Coming through!

-All right! -Yeah!

-Hey, where did he go? -Call 911.

-Somebody help! -I'll swim

and see if I can find him.

-Ah.

Aw, Minato, who said you could go surfing without me?

Huh?

-Hinako?

Hinako!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SAVING TEDDY, YUKI YOSHIKAWA

-Uh, hello? -Huh?

-[Voicemaill The number you have dialed

is currently unavailable.

Please leave a message after the beep.

-Hinako, are you there?

How are you doing?

Please give me a call when you're feeling up to it, okay?

I'd love to speak to you.

-Message recorded on January 16th at 2:42 p.m.

-Hello?

We know you're in there.

Please, open the door.

-Sorry for stopping by without giving you a heads up.

The new place is nice, further inland, I see.

-I figured I wouldn't have to look at the sea

from out here.

-Here, this is some of my brother's stuff

from the firehouse.

If you want anything, just take it.

-I'm sorry.

It was insensitive to not call first.

It must very be painful for you.

-Are you seriously doing this right now?

-I never thought I'd be

sent out on a search and rescue mission for Minato.

It's just like him, though.

He sacrificed his own life in order to save someone else's.

-You're wrong.

It's my fault.

I told him the best waves occur the morning after it snows.

-Cut it out.

Saying that isn't going to bring my brother back, you know?

-Sorry.

I'm just so sorry.

-This is his cell phone.

It's yours if you want it.

Throw it out for all I care. -Yoko, please don't--

-What?

It'd be better if she did.

-My card, it's got my number.

If you need anything, anything at all, I'll be there.

Yoko, wait.

-Is that a finless porpoise?

-This app tracks surfing conditions.

-I didn't know that existed.

-1 can download it to your phone if you want.

-[Voicemaill The number you have dialed

is currently unavailable.

Please leave a message after the beep.

-Even if I left a message, it's not like you would get it.

You said you'd be by my side forever.

Minato?

Oh.

-Come on, you've gotta eat something.

-Here, coffee would do you good, too.

There, there.

-I know, everything reminds you of him.

-I'm sorry. -It's okay.

-It's normal.

-You guys are being so nice to me.

And you were the ones who always said

we were such sappy lovey-dovey idiots

that we'd make all other couples heads explode.

-Sorry. -We take it all back.

Is that your boyfriend's?

-Yeah, but I can't see what's on it

‘cause it's locked.

We always went surfing together.

So why'd he go out on his own, and while it was still dark?

I need to know.

-So, that's a blue-ringed octopus?

-Hey, Yoko, when's your birthday?

-February 3rd.

Which, by the way, my brother never remembered.

-When is World Marine Day? -July 15th.

-Disaster Prevention Day? -September 1st.

-It's no one I know's birthday,

the day of the fire, nor our first date surfing.

It's none of the days I can think of.

-You should ask Wasabi.

-Huh? -You met him.

He brought you the box, Miss Mikomizu.

-Kawamura?

Oh, and it's Mukaimizu.

-I'll ask him to coffee.

He should be off today.

This is the same as the other place.

Their main store is in Chigasaki.

-It's not a bad life.

I wouldn't mind running a cafe like this one.

There are lots of different ways to brew coffee.

-That's pretty cool.

I want a strawberry soda.

Sorry for the, ah!

-What the heck, man? -Are you okay?

-I'm so sorry. -Don't touch it.

I'll go get some towels.

-Ah, I am so sorry.

-Don't you dare.

It'll make the coffee taste bad.

-Sorry.

I'm not a crybaby, at least I didn't used to be.

-Oh come on, I've seen newborns cry less than you.

-Yoko, please.

-I apologize for being so blunt.

-Hey, don't worry about it, okay?

I mean, you've got to be true who you are, right?

Oh, I know this song

Minato?

-Are you okay?

-I just saw Minato.

-Have you lost it?

Come on, get it together.

-Minato.

-Okay, listen up.

My brother is dead and he is not coming back.

And you just need to accept that.

But why?

Why's he in the water?

Is it ‘cause of that song?

Hey, guys.

-What's up?

-Do I seem weird to you?

-Weird looking?

Or weird in the head?

-Like having hallucinations, that kind of weird.

-You're not taking weird drugs are you?

-That would be really bad.

You're weird enough as it is.

-I'm not taking drugs.

But I can see Minato wherever there's water.

-Minato.

Look, see?

He's right there doing the Shaka sign.

-Maybe you are weirder than normal.

-Why don't you go back home for a while?

You need to take it easy, okay, Hinako?

HINAKO

Look, up there, right there.

It was definitely Minato, I'm sure of it.

Is he a ghost?

Does that mean he's stuck in limbo?

Or is it 'cause he died at sea?

Is that why he's appearing to me in water?

Am I really trying to take a picture of a ghost right now?

Minato.

But why are you?

-I promised to always be there

if you needed my help, didn't I?

-Minato.

-Hinako.

-This is a bit weird.

-It sure is.

-So, does this mean you couldn't pass on?

-Uh, maybe.

-Did you have any unfinished business?

-Or maybe my wish came true.

Did you move again?

-What?

Uh, yeah.

-Are you not surfing?

-It's too sad.

I can't. -Sorry.

It's my fault, isn't it?

-Ah, I didn't mean to--

Tell you what, let's not be sad, okay?

Talking to you is like a dream come true

and I don't want to ruin it.

So you appear in water whenever I sing that song, right?

-I don't quite know how it works.

But if you need my help, just call, okay?

-Oh, Yoko's doing well.

Wasabi, too.

-Yeah, I saw them for a second.

-Oh, that's right.

It didn't seem like either of them could see you, though.

Does that mean I'm the only one who can then?

-Maybe, but I don't really mind,

as long as I can be seen by you.

-I guess.

Oh yeah.

Could you tell me your passcode?

-Why do you wanna get into my phone?

-It's because I wanna know

why you went surfing all by yourself, okay?

-You see, I wanted to practice in secret

and surprise you with how good I'd gotten.

-Really?

-It's the truth.

Funny, I don't seem to recall

giving my girlfriend permission

to try to break into my phone, though.

-Huh?

You know what?

I should probably go take a bath.

Don't go anywhere, okay?

What am I doing?

Are Minato and I living together?

Does that mean we'll get married?

Hinako Hinageshi?

You pervert!

-Oh, sorry, but you started singing.

-You're right.

You just scared me.

It's not like I mind.

-Whoa.

You okay?

Sorry, I didn't see you.

-I'm sorry about that.

-Where d'you come from? -Oh, well, I'm from Chiba.

-We're in Chiba.

So who's the big guy?

-Something wrong?

-Well, I was just thinking

about how I can't hold your hand, anymore.

And how I can't help you like that guy did earlier, either.

-Huh?

Could you be a little jealous? -You got it wrong.

-I'm not gonna cheat, okay?

I only have eyes for you.

-That's not what I meant at all.

-I think this might be our first fight.

Please don't be mad.

-Another, please. -Ooh, someone's greedy.

Mwah!

Forgive me now?

-Not quite yet. -What?

-'Cause I need one more thing from you.

-'Kay, what is it?

-Take me to the ocean.

I wanna see you surf again.

That's what I'd like.

-Sorry. -No, I'm sorry.

I should've realized that you probably weren't ready.

-You know, I used to live in this area when I was kid.

All I did was surf.

I could ride the waves whenever I liked.

But now whether it's in the water or on land,

I just don't know which direction I should be paddling.

-No matter how small the wave,

it contains the power built up

from traveling thousands of miles.

Right now, you're being pushed back by that power.

I'm just one of those many waves,

and you have to prepare yourself for the next one.

-Why do you have to say depressing stuff like that?

As long as I can be with you, Minato, I'll be fine.

That's all I want.

-I'll be here for you, Hinako.

I'll support you in any way I can

until one day you can ride those waves of life.

-Hi, come on in.

Oh, hey, what's up?

-Your mom was the one who told me

that you started working here.

I wanted to talk to you about something.

-Boss, so, I'm going on my break now.

Here, on the house.

What did you wanna talk about?

Stop worrying.

You just have to be true to yourself, remember?

-Actually--

-It's what my brother used to say, so just suck it up.

-Believe it or not, I'm not here

to talk about how I screwed up at work for once.

-You're not?

-It's about Hinako.

-Oh, you don't say.

-She's acting strange. -Course she is.

-I mean, I've seen her talking to her water bottle.

And skipping hand in hand

with Minato's old blow-up porpoise.

It's like she thinks that the water is Minato or something.

-Are you stalking her?

-Well, I was worried. -Why?

-I'm not quite sure.

Minato used to always watch her surf

from the roof of the fire station,

so I started watching too, and well,

but she was Minato's girlfriend, so I never,

ah, I didn't mean to bring that up.

I'm just worried about Hinako, that's all.

So, I can't help thinking about it.

-You're so dumb. -Huh?

-If you're really that worried about Hinako,

then go talk to her.

Don't talk to me.

It's ‘cause you're in love with her, aren't you?

-Uh...

-And for the record,

falling in love is something idiots do.

Hey, Boss, I'm done with my break now.

-Sorry.

Here, I've been meaning to return this to you.

Wait, you're that fireman?

-You never realized that was me?

-Oh, I guess not.

I probably won't need the towel, though.

You here for flowers?

-Uh, right.

-I really hope that she enjoys these,

whoever the lucky girl is.

-Oh, actually, well, she likes the sea.

That's why I went with the white and blue flowers.

Too cheesy? -No, not at all.

It's so thoughtful.

-Thank goodness.

You don't have it with you today

-Huh?

-You've been taking it with you wherever you go.

Your water bottle that is.

-'Cause I'm at work.

-You don't have that porpoise, either.

-Huh, you saw that?

-I saw you in public with them,

and then again when you came into the station,

but I didn't say anything.

You were talking to the bottle, as if it were Minato.

-Ah, no, I was just talking to myself.

-But-- -Here.

Hurry up and take them.

If you don't, they will wilt.

-But they're for you, Hinako. -Huh?

It was for someone who liked the sea.

-For along time I've been watching you now.

Could I ever replace him?

Do you think one day, I might be able to make you happy?

Because I just wanna see you happy again.

‘Cause I love you.

-Uh, I can't.

I'm sorry.

-What is it, Hinako?

-Just now, Wasabi, he-- -Are you okay?

What happened?

-He tried to tell me he loves me.

-And how do you feel? -How do I feel?

I'm in love with you, Minato.

-But the reality is, I can't hold your hand.

I can't hold you or kiss you.

Plus, he's a good guy.

-Minato.

-He's an honest person and has a gentle soul.

-Why do you have to say stuff like that?

I'm fine with the way things are.

I can see you whenever I want,

even if we can't hold hands or hug anymore.

You said you'd be there for me, didn't you?

That's all that I want.

-Shh, calm down.

People will hear you, and you're talking to a toilet.

-Huh?

Sorry, I got worked up.

-Hinako, listen.

New waves will always keep coming in.

Not all of them will be good ones,

you'll wanna let those pass.

But if you keep staying with your head underwater,

you'll never learn to ride any waves.

-Hinako!

-Does someone have a fire extinguisher?

There's been accident.

-The one driver is still inside.

-No, there's nothing we can do about them.

-They're trapped in the car.

-It's too dangerous. -We can't let them die.

Minato wouldn't.

-Hinako!

Minato!

-What's wrong? -It's Minato.

I can't hear him anymore. -Calm down.

-Minato! -It's gonna be okay.

-Minato's disappearing. -Please, Hinako.

-He's turning into steam and disappearing.

-Hinako, you need to get ahold of yourself.

I don't wanna be harsh, but Minato is gone.

He's not a ghost.

-You might not be able to see him, Wasabi, but I can.

And I'm telling you that Minato is in the water.

He appears whenever I sing to him.

I swear to you, it's really him.

You say he's not there, but you wouldn't know.

Minato is going to be by my side forever.

-I'm sure he loved you enough

that he would have done everything in his power

to try and appear to you somehow, but I'm also sure

that he would have never, ever wanted to see you like this

right now, Hinako.

Minato used to say, "Hinako inspires me and is my hero."

We all thought it was so cool

how you could ride those waves.

But now...

-I know but, and I want to, it's just...

-Minato will never be able to be at peace

if you do not move on.

Hinako! -Is everyone okay?

-Minato.

-Hinako. -I'm so sorry, Minato.

This wouldn't have happened if it weren't for me.

It's 'cause I've been relying on you too much.

What do I do?

How am I supposed to go on without you in my life?

I'm so sorry.

-Feel free to sit wherever.

Our specialty is being able to provide customers

with the best coffee in a variety of ways.

I recommend our drip coffee.

Whatever you do, please don't order the strawberry soda.

-Wow, you're really good at that.

-Are you mocking me?

-Course not.

I came because I heard that you were working here.

-Wasabi? -Yeah.

-What else did he tell you? -Huh?

Nothing, really.

-I really wish I was a blue-ringed octopus

because then I could bite you.

-What?

-Never mind.

-Why are you working here anyway, Yoko?

-I've decided I want to open a cafe.

-Huh?

-My brother's dream was to one day open a cafe,

so, I'm gonna make it come true.

I took this job so I could learn more about the business.

Like this, a coffee bloom has to do

with the release of carbon dioxide.

Gas gets released slowly from the beans

after they're roasted.

Once the beans are ground, though,

it speeds up the release of CO2.

So the fact that it blooms means that the beans are fresh.

When I finish high school,

I'll go get trained at the main branch in Chigasaki.

I mean, the couple that owns this place

will eventually retire, right?

-That's it, you can do it.

-You got it, you got it.

-Nice job! -All right, Kawamura!

-A little late, don't you think?

-Sorry.

I was having a hard time accepting it,

so it's taken me a while to come pay my respects.

Where are your parents? -At work.

They've only just managed to start working again,

so it's not really the best time to...

-Sorry, to have caused so much trouble.

-My brother's room is how he left it.

Wanna see it?

-Sure.

-My brother always seemed cool and collected,

so people assumed everything came easy to him.

But the truth is he worked hard at everything he did.

Both our parents worked, so he would have to make us dinner.

It was awful in the beginning.

But he'd read cookbooks and watch cooking shows,

and he was suddenly a gourmet chef.

Same with studying.

Even after he became a fireman,

he said he had to keep working hard

to make sure to keep his head above water.

I could never live up to that.

And then, after he died,

so many people came to the house to pay their respects.

They all said he'd helped them somehow.

Minato always did whatever he could to help others.

It was his life's mission.

Started when he was just a kid.

He almost drowned when he was a little boy,

but someone saved him.

The one who saved him was a little girl

who was even younger than my brother.

It made him realize that he could accomplish anything

as long as he worked hard.

His entire life was changed by that little girl,

So he wanted to become someone

who could do the same for others.

He said that a hero saved his life.

He wanted to make sure he made good use of it

and save others.

What now?

Man.

MUKAIMIZU LANDSCAPING

-So tell me, why the sudden surprise visit?

-Remember when I saved a boy from drowning

when I was a kid?

-Didn't they give you an award?

Hmm, I think it's here.

Oh.

Here it is.

That kid called you his hero.

-Way to go. -Great job, kid.

-Be on the lookout.

Bring the ambulance here when it arrives.

-Oh.

-Yes, they did it! -He's gonna be okay.

-Turn him over. -Kid, cough up the water.

What a brave little girl.

-You saved his life. -That's my girl.

-You did good, kiddo.

-See that little girl over there? She's the one who saved you.

-He said that a hero saved his life.

-When I was a kid, I almost drowned in the ocean.

I can still remember every detail about that day.

And it dawned on me that I wanted some kind of job

where I could to help people.

Since they used it in that movie,

they've been playing it a lot.

-Hinako.

What about the strawberries?

-The day that I was reborn

8 AUGUST 2006 was the day I found my reason for living.

-Hinako, I got to ride the waves

after yesterday's snow and pulled off an air reverse.

You said my wish would come true

if I could ride those waves, right?

My wish is for you to able to conquer life's waves.

Well, that and for me to be able to be by your side forever.

Watching them struggle towards the ocean

with such persistence,

it made me realize how much determination I needed.

JOBS HELPING OTHERS

TOP 10 JOBS HELPING OTHERS

1. LAWYER, 2. TEACHER, 3. CARE WORKER, 4. POLICE OFFICER, 5. SDF, 6. FIREMAN

-You interested in saving lives?

We get everything

from surfers to those can't even doggie paddle

but just wanna help.

Of course we're gonna train you

in how to rescue people at sea,

but our main goal is to prevent accidents

before they even happen.

You'll have to pass a qualification test,

but there's plenty of free time if you like sports.

We've got six males and four females.

Training camp and lifeguard duty

both take place during the summer.

We also run several community events.

-Yoohoo!

-Huh?

-You run even on your days off?

-Well, I need to know

where all the hydrants are, and they sometimes move them.

And that turned into a daily jog.

It's not really in my job description, though.

-My brother always used to go around

making sure everything was safe too.

He said the best firefighters

are the ones who prevent fires.

-Minato really was an amazing guy.

No matter how hard I try, I don't think I--

-You're right.

You could never fill his boots.

-So true.

Could I ever replace him?

Do you think one day, I might be able to make you happy?

-Why'd you wanna become a fireman, Wasabi?

-Huh?

Oh, it's 'cause, well, 'cause firemen are cool, aren't they?

Plus, you get to drive the fire engine.

-You say that like it would be such a no brainer.

-Oh, thank you.

-There's sugar if you want it.

-Hmm.

It probably was naive of me

to choose a career path based on that.

You want some?

I've always been athletic,

but the job is more physically demanding that I expected.

No matter how hard I try, though,

I'll never be as good as Minato.

I'm not convinced I'm cut out to be a fireman.

Actually, saving lives is probably beyond what I could do.

Whoa, that's sweet. -That's an understatement.

-Ah, sorry, too much sugar.

Well, guess I don't have Minato's taste buds, either.

-Minato this, Minato that, enough.

No one is asking you to be just like my brother.

Just focus on being yourself.

That's all you need.

-Ah, that was actually really well put, Yoko.

-You dummy, you're the one who said that to me, remember?

When I stopped going to school, my mom asked

why couldn't I be more like my brother.

But you were the one who told me

that I should just be myself.

I'm not like my brother,

who always did his best at everything.

I have trouble fitting in with others.

But because of what you had said,

I thought maybe it was okay for me to be myself.

Your words were what put my mind at ease.

And so I managed to go back to school.

So, you see, you were the one that saved me.

-My words actually did that?

Then maybe I can save people.

Thank you, Yoko.

I'll do it.

I'll do my best.

-Gotta go.

Shift's about to start.

When you're done with the coffee,

just bring the stuff back to the cafe.

-Uh...

-I've been in love with you

ever since you said those things to me.

I love you more than anyone I know!

So you'd better do your best, you idiot!

-You'll call for help, alert emergency services,

and don't forget to bring the AED with you.

First, check if they're conscious by talking to them

to see if they respond.

Can you hear me?

Can you hear me?

Can you hear me?

If there's no response, check to see if they're breathing.

Next, compressions.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten.

Place one hand on top of the other, using your body weight.

Adults need at least 30 five-centimeter-deep compressions.

Remember to wait until the chest rises

before compressing, 29, 30.

Tilt their head, pinch their nose, and support their chin.

Aim for one breath per second, repeat.

Make sure their chest is expanding when you're doing this.

After that, start the chest compressions again.

Five, six, seven, 30, that's the pattern.

Okay, who wants to give it a go?

Miss Mukaimizu?

-One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten.

-You might be pressing a bit too hard.

You don't have to press hard.

Five centimeters is fine.

Let's try mouth to mouth next.

Miss Mukaimizu?

Miss Mukaimizu.

I shouldn't!

-You shoot 'em off the roof like they do for New Years

in Taiwan and Shanghai.

-Really? -Are you serious?

-Things got out of hand last time,

so we're bringing a fireworks expert with us.

You'll wanna have earplugs. -Sounds like a blast.

-Minoru got nabbed by the cops, but this guy ran away.

-You guys just left him there?

-Well, lucky I didn't get caught

or you wouldn't have an explosive show to see tonight.

In fact, I think you should be thanking me.

-You want a gold star or something?

-I know the perfect abandoned tower.

-Do you mean the OST?

It's, like, famous.

It's where they had the world's biggest Christmas tree.

-That tree's still there, you know.

-It's super tall.

-So the plan

is to launch them from there. -This is gonna be epic.

-You don't know the half of it.

-I am so fired up.

-That was such a dad joke.

-Yeah, that was pretty bad. -What are we waiting for?

-I can't wait.

-It's my first time, you know.

It's gonna be real loud.

Don't say I didn't warn ya.

You go kinda deaf afterwards.

-Wait, I don't have any earplugs.

-No worries, babe.

I got extra. -Hi, Yoko, what's up.

-Shh. -Can I have pair now?

-I think she's trying to shut you out.

-Ah, don't be mean. -I'm gonna hold you to that.

-Boss, I'm clocking out for the day.

-Where are you going?

-Remember when about a year ago,

some illegal fireworks set that construction site on fire?

-Yeah, I was actually living in the apartments

next to that building.

-What, really?

Well, I think those are the guys who did it.

They were talking about launching more fireworks.

And they're planning on sneaking up to OST to do it.

-The place with the humongous Christmas tree?

-Damn it, can't reach Wasabi.

They're going to break in to launch the fireworks

and they're illegal ones too.

-Yoko, this is serious.

We should call the police.

Listen, I'm gonna go call the cops, okay?

-We need proof first.

I'm gonna get a photo of these jerks.

-Yoko.

Hey, Yoko.

Where'd you go?

Whoa, it's huge.

Looks pretty dead, though.

Yoko, wait.

-Shh!

That was a pool.

-Oh, check it out. -This is so sick.

-I told you guys it was gonna be awesome.

You can see the whole town from up here.

-Amazing. -Look at all the lights.

-Wow.

We're so high up. -Nice view.

-Oh.

-That was so mean.

-We can set the fireworks off from right here.

-You ready? -Hold on.

What you think you're doing?

-That wasn't funny. -What the hell, you idiot?

-All right, grab one and get ready.

Come and get it.

-I can't get a clear shot.

Crap, it's just too dark.

-I think you already have enough proof.

-I wanna catch them actually doing it.

-Oh.

-Yeah, yeah, sure, sure.

-Fireworks

-Is that Katsura?

That's bad.

-Let's get out of here!

-Hey, morons!

That's why you don't set off illegal fireworks

in abandoned buildings!

-What was that?

I can't hear you.

-I think I got hit by one of the sparks.

-We have to get out of here.

We can't go back the way we came.

We're going to have to jump, okay?

-My leg hurts bad.

-Oh.

MISSED CALL I'M WITH HINAKO...

Fire reported in Nagakawa.

20th Street Number 9, third block of the Nishikubo District.

-Mr. Yamashiro, it's east of the OST.

And the closest hydrant's been moved

30 meters south of the new mansion block.

-You sure?

-Yes.

The girl I like is in danger.

-Wait, what?

-Our ladders aren't gonna be tall enough.

And if that tree catches fire, it'll be a towering inferno.

Damn, fireworks again?

Grab the hose.

We'll have to use the stairs.

Get up as high as you can. -Roger.

-Search for 252s

on the 15th and other floors. -Yes, sir.

-The steel door is locked.

We'll have to cut through it.

How did they get in there?

-I think I found how they gained entry.

We're going in now.

-Is anyone in here?

Shout if you can hear us!

-13th floor, the stairwell's inaccessible, too many sparks.

We cannot go higher, over.

Shit, put your face guards on!

-Captain, we've got no water.

-What?

Wait here, I'll check it out.

-We've yet to rescue any civilians.

The 14th and 15th floor stairwells

are currently engulfed in flames.

No other 252s on any other floors.

Reports indicate there were 10 people on the roof.

We're still trying to locate them.

-It's okay, I made a call.

The fire department's downstairs now.

They'll be here to save us real soon.

If I call on Minato now, he might disappear forever.

-If you need my help, just call, 'kay?

-I can't.

If I do that, you'll--

-Minato.

-Minato will never be able to be at peace

if you do not move on.

-Minato said that what he wanted.

-Until you're able to ride those waves alone,

you can call on me whenever you need.

-Hinako, did you need something?

-Minato. -My wish came true.

I'm still here.

I got to stay.

My wish is and has always been the same,

that I'll be here for you.

-Until you can ride your wave.

-You've really improved.

-Minato?

-I'm proud to call you my friend.

There are two more on the top floors, but I'll get them.

-Minato!

-The fireworks can no longer ignite.

And there's a column of water traveling up the old tree,

dousing its branches.

But how, I couldn't say.

-Listen up.

We're going under the water, but don't worry, it's safe.

You'll get to see your brother.

-How's my little blue-ringed octopus?

-Minato?

-Say hi to Mom and Dad for me.

-Come on, Yoko, this way.

Right.

Left.

Right.

Left.

We gotta go under, hold your breath.

-When the water has extinguished the fire,

it'll spill out like a giant wave.

Once you surface, you're gonna have to ride that wave.

Yoko, hold on to the board and don't let go.

Get ready, I see the top.

You're almost there, one, two, three.

Hinako, paddle, paddle.

Pop up, ride the wave.

-Thank you, Yoko.

-Thank you, Hinako.

You're my hero.

-Hinako.

Thank goodness.

-Thanks for celebrating Christmas with me.

-We couldn't miss celebrating your lifeguard certification.

But are you sure you wanna do it with omurice?

-I've always celebrated with omurice

ever since I was a kid.

Even though I've never really been able

to make it very well.

But I have been practicing,

and recently I've gotten a tad better.

-Wait, really?

-Lifeguard and omurice master.

It looks like you've tackled life's waves.

-That's right.

I'm riding the waves, this time on and off the shore.

You could say I'm surfing my way through life.

-I'm sure my brother's smiling down on us.

Oh, reminds me.

4 MEN ARRESTED OVER "OST RUINS" FIRE They finally caught those bastards.

Okay, enough detective stuff.

-Fine, I got it.

-Thanks for dinner.

-My pleasure.

Congratulations again. -Yeah, congrats.

-Hey, you wanna check out Port Tower?

They have a lover's sanctuary inside.

-What's that?

-And they have these heart cards

that you can write messages on.

-Sounds lame.

-Nah, sounds romantic. -Huh?

-If you wanna go Wasabi,

I don't mind giving you some company.

-You two should go together.

-Oh, you think so?

-Uh, but-- -Don't worry about me.

I'm feeling kinda tired. -Okay.

-Great, we're gonna check it out.

Come on, Wasabi.

-See you later.

Bye, Happy New Year.

-Hinako, Merry Christmas.

Not falling in love is something only idiots do.

-This message is from Minato Hinageshi,

and it goes out to Hinako Mukaimizu.

It was submitted exactly a year ago.

NEXT YEAR'S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE BOX

Merry Christmas, Hinako.

Let's spend every Christmas together from this day forward

forever and ever and ever.

This next message is for Tatsuya Shibasaki

from his whole family.

Merry Christmas.

What a year it's been, but thank you for everything.

And Happy New Year.

I also have a message from Miyu Watanabe to Koichi Watanabe.

-Hi, guys.

There's a rip current around here, so be careful, okay?

-Okay. -Got it.

-Hinako's the best.

-I guess there's no more waves today.

-Let's bail.