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Hey...

Your name's Toru, right?

How old are you?

19.

College student?

I see.

You do have a girlfriend, right?

No.

Then you must have slept with women.

But you seem to be so good at this.

With men, I mean...

Men or women, it doesn't really matter:

you don't need to love, you can just have sex.

Is that so?

I personally prefer a boy like you.

Do you have change?

5000?

Yes.

Here.

Well, I'll see you soon.

I'll ask for you again.

You're...

What was your name again?

Hi, Tatsuru.

Where's your boyfriend?

He seems to be busy with his employment.

He's not here today.

Busy with his employment at this time?

One company has already accepted him...

But he wants to aim higher.

Such an achiever!

He'll definitely make a good office worker.

You'll be busy with that next year, won't you?

True.

Some start from their junior year.

All that seems so unreal to me yet.

Imagine me becoming an office worker.

I'll get to it next year.

Where's your girlfriend?

Why ask now?

What was her name?

Satomi, right?

Is she here today?

No, she isn't.

How come? Why isn't she here?

No special reason.

Did you two break up?

Isn't that it?

I'm sorry to hear that.

She was pretty cute.

Why don't you look for a new one today?

This is an ideal place.

Yoriko, hello.

Where were you?

We were looking for you.

Beer, beer... Let's get some beer...

You'll come, won't you?

To the beer garden...

It's a great season for beer.

Come with us!

What's wrong with you?

You're such a bad sport.

I have a part-time job.

You already have a job?

We were planning to go look for one together.

Great friend you are!

What kind of job?

Manual labor.

Construction work?

No... wrestling.

Whatever it is, it's not your style!

Well, whadd'ya know?

You've got a pimple here.

You make me suspicious.

I can smell something fishy going on about you.

Hello, Tatsuru?

This is your father.

I've tried to call you many times.

Where have you been?

There's something we need to discuss.

I'm usually home in the evening.

In case I'm not home, why not talk to Emiko?

Do you understand?

So, how about it?

Are you going to do it?

You all have the looks.

You'll be quite popular.

You look like that actor.

Which actor?

Doesn't he look like him?

I don't know.

That actor.

Does he?

How much can we earn?

Some earn as much as a million yen a month.

A million?

Some customers give tips generously.

Maybe I'll try.

Are you serious?

It's a lot of money!

That's true, but...

Do we really do that with men?

You're not going to be slaves.

If you and the customer get to like each other...

it's up to you two.

But we have sex, don't we?

How do gays do it?

Do what?

You use your ass?

I hate pain. Then, don't do it.

Are you sure?

Sure. Why not?

You do it!

No, you do it!

Suppose I get a hemorrhoid.

I can't stand pain.

If you want to work show me your student ID.

You must also take an HlV test.

I forgot mine.

Me too.

Besides I haven't decided whether I'm gonna do it.

Did you come here just for kicks?

We didn't mean to bother you.

Why the hell would I become a faggot?

Is he one of them?

Forget it.

Still closed.

Oh, it's you.

You're early.

Are the lessons over?

I was free.

You really should've thrown them all out.

Forget about it.

That's how the kids are nowadays.

They think life is a piece of cake.

That a vending machine would provide them with everything they need.

Want a drink?

No, thank you.

Where are you going?

I'll buy something to eat.

My God, just look at all the mess you're making.

How can you eat sugar like that all the time?

What're you going to do if you get more pimples?

Make sure you attend all the classes.

It's funny I should say this, though.

I do.

I'm a good student.

That's good.

He's quitting gymnastics...

to be a TV personality.

I think he's really muscular.

There've been a lot of cute athletes recently.

What is it?

You're still reading that?

Why not?

Let's apply for it.

Just because we applied...

Well, what happens then?

Don't know. We won't get any replies.

We won't unless we apply!

It's kind of scary.

Who knows who'll read it?

Some stranger in the city...

Hey, try this.

It's delicious.

It's cool!

No teen idol types in this magazine.

What's this?

You don't like it?

Try this.

Want some?

No?

It's harmful to your health.

Any good?

Not really.

Hey... not again!

Come on, boys...

The bar's opening.

You shouldn't be loafing around.

Cheer up!

Come on.

Get up.

You, too.

Your teeth are crooked and your cheeks are ruddy.

Better work on them...

Come on, get up!

Mr. Kawakubo you're too old to have pimples.

I don't need comments like that.

Hurry up!

Yes, sir!

Shin, I need to talk to you about something.

I am all by myself today.

Have you decided?

Atsushi.

Kosugi, you're in the way.

I'll change it.

I'm sorry, Kosugi.

Make yourself at home.

Master, some ice, please.

Hang on.

Master, how come there's water in it?

These flowers aren't real.

Would you take a look what's going on in the back?

Shin!

It's not anything serious but...

I want you to do me a favor.

Shin, I remember you were interested in modeling.

Look... a Polaroid.

Do you mind if I take a picture of you?

I'm not photogenic.

Don't be a nuisance.

Just for the memory sake!

There's nothing to remember...

What have you got to lose?

Be a nice boy!

Please leave me alone.

Come on!

Lift your face!

Shin, come on, look up!

Come on... Shin!

I don't want to...

Then take a look at these.

Aren't they well photographed?

How's this...

He's a bit hairy, but...

Shin, you have such smooth skin.

Please don't!

Come on!

Please, I don't want to!

This isn't really my line, but take a look at it.

This is the list I show to the customers.

What's this?

Aren't you getting pimples?

Come on!

All I need is one picture, Shin.

Please look this way.

Just one shot.

Aren't you going to the bar?

This is work, too.

Expose yourself a bit.

Come on, Shin.

I'll buy you a present.

What?

Master wants you to come.

It's getting busy.

Oh, shit... why do I...

How is it?

Have you saved up some money?

Not at all.

Oh, no!

He's here again.

That bald one?

The police officer.

That's what he says.

Has he requested you?

Yes, he certainly has!

You can never tell.

He looks so masculine.

Machos usually turn out...

to be queens in the closet.

Isn't that...

Don't be so cruel!

I like him.

I'm only cruel to the people I like.

That's sad...

I have a feeling you don't like him.

Why?

I've got this feeling.

That's not true.

Really?

Then, it's cruel all the same.

What is?

He's in love with you!

How come?

Does it upset you?

No, not at all.

This is where discrimination comes from.

Tatsuru!

Thanks for your help.

Welcome.

Excuse me.

Thanks for getting me out.

The second time.

I didn't mean anything.

Is it a brush?

I really can't stand him!

I hate his guts.

Are you talking about Kawakubo?

He takes pictures of waiters and others.

He's up to something sneaky.

He lives with the Master doesn't he?

That's what I've heard.

Master is patient.

Be careful with him.

I'll be okay.

Yes, this is Pinocchio.

Yes, we've only got one available.

A very cute boy.

Yes, I'll send him over.

Yes, right away.

Please go over to Hotel Versailles.

In France?

Stop joking...

You know the place.

It's a quickie.

Don't stop at the information desk.

Customers by phone are scary...

He may have a guillotine.

Ones over 20 get left over.

Talk about yourself.

Here.

Thank you.

Where?

Let's see...

From here... to here.

Is it this much?

Yes. Come on, you can do it!

Where are you staying now?

At a friend's place.

A boy?

So it's a boy.

Stop imagining things.

It's still morning.

I know it's none of my business...

Who do you go out with?

Terrible handwriting!

Not too different from yours.

Very different!

Oh, no.

I really don't need this today.

Having a morning date?

How nice!

Shin, why don't you ask me out next time?

Interested in boys now?

Wanna be raped?

See you later.

They are such jerks!

You should ignore them.

Don't play their games.

Oh, no.

I have a supplementary class.

Thank you very much.

(MARKETlNG SOClETY)

Just a second.

Yoriko?

That's right.

Tatsuru, hi!

Something gets stuck.

Bad construction, I guess.

There's a trick to open it.

Really?

What were you doing?

These?

The pictures we took at the last training seminar.

There are tons of them.

Nothing in there.

This one.

What?

Check this out.

It's you sleeping.

Hey, who took this?

Let's take it out before the others see it.

If there are any of them you want...

Put a mark in the open space.

We'll print them together.

Tell the freshmen about this.

You shouldn't bother about this.

Want to do it?

You won't, will you?

Wasn't the dining hall crowded?

Me, too.

Are you working today?

It's a night shift.

A coffee shop?

A security guard?

What is it?

A security guard.

Must be hard work.

It's not bad at all.

I can choose whichever shift I like.

Tonight, too?

Go for it Kameyama...

Are you a baseball fan?

Not exactly, but...

My dad watches it all the time at home.

I got used to watching it.

My dad loves it when his 20-years-old daughter...

drinks with him at home.

You're a good daughter.

Sort of...

I'm still single and...

Take a look at this.

What is it?

Is your boyfriend wearing that?

No! He wouldn't wear anything like this.

It's my dad's.

It's terrible...

He's going to wear it to play golf tomorrow.

I can't believe it!

It's not that bad.

Are you serious?

It gives me the creeps just to think about it.

He's got a really bad taste.

What about yours?

Your father.

He's not much different.

Does he wear things like this?

I guess so.

I don't know.

Does he have bad taste?

No, he's average.

Really?

All dads must be the same.

Please come again.

I'm sorry we kept you waiting.

I'm so sorry.

All right?

A pebble?

Let's see.

Done.

Let's go to another place.

Your boyfriend will be angry.

Why?

Don't worry about him.

Let's go.

It's closed.

It's still early.

It's no use.

Shall we go?

What's next?

What shall we do?

Shall we go to a hotel?

Why not?!

Tatsuru, I didn't know you could...

be so composed at that.

Really?

Yes, I feel relieved.

At what?

It's better to think before we act.

Did you have a quarrel with your boyfriend?

It's not like that.

Things aren't easy.

You're someone's guy or someone's girl...

People always refer to others in pairs.

As if it were natural to be together all the time.

I can just be myself.

True, I like my boyfriend,

but why do men always say...

let's live together...

Let's go steady, let's get married...

Or you're mine...

That's all they say

And they always smile after they say it.

That doesn't make me happy at all.

What am I talking about?

Let's forget it.

Tatsuru speaking.

Hello?

Hello, Tatsuru?

This is your father.

You're never home.

I need to talk to you.

Did you...

talk to your mother?

She called me.

You two talked about...

breaking up with me legally.

Not really.

That kind of talk makes me sad.

I'm sure your mother hates me.

And she uses you as a weapon against me.

I hope you understand.

I'm not earning much now.

I borrow from the bank to pay your tuition.

Emiko got pregnant.

But, considering our finances, she's having an abortion.

Is it my fault?

No.

I'm just saying you're the only one...

to inherit the Shimamori name.

(No class.)

Your request for withdrawal.

Let's see... fill in inside the bold lines.

And get your guardian's signature.

Who did you go to Hokkaido with?

Well, it was...

I thought it was going to work out, but...

What?

That's it?

You have your student ID, don't you?

Please return that.

You can mail this form to us.

You took a vacation, too.

How is it?

Do you mean school?

Attend classes?

Yes, mostly.

Young people these days can live cleverly.

Yeah, that's it.

Is yours... is it big?

Oh, I'm pretty sure it's standard.

I see...

Do you ever play with yourself?

Masturbate?

Yes, I do.

How do you do it?

With vertical movements.

If you don't mind,

would you massage my shoulders for a while?

Sure.

Thanks.

No problem.

Stiff?

You have such nice hands.

Do you do any sports?

Yes. Karaoke, for example.

How shall I say it?

If someone had a good son like you,

he'd be a happy father and I'd envy him.

I have a daughter, you know.

Having a daughter is no fun.

Is that so?

You're really great.

If I only had a son like you.

Are we gonna do it with clothes on?

Thank you very much.

So drunk it's dangerous to go up the stairs.

Can you make it back by yourself?

Thank you.

Thank you very much.

Please come again.

Thank you very much.

What are you doing?

Not hungry?

Too greasy.

He had a quarrel with his parents.

Shut up.

So glum.

You said so.

I did, but...

I see.

Because everything is so ridiculous!

What is?

My parents, for example.

What did they say?

That...

they're ashamed of me because I'm gay.

They said they'd rather have me sniff glue.

Did you try?

No, but it may be a good idea.

I don't go home, but I go to school quite often.

Even if you're absent one-third of the year,

they can't flunk you so easily.

My parents won't complain as long as I go to school.

Do you really think so?

That's beyond me.

That's how I feel, but you know something?

When I went to get my things,

I ran into my dad...

and he started blubbering about college.

The entrance exams won't be easy.

No sweat. I'm smart.

Are you?

No. I actually want to study design.

Design?

Be a designer?

Yes. A designer. Draw pictures.

And design clothes.

That's right. It sounds cool.

I heard the entrance exams...

at the school of design are easy.

Aren't they?

I have no idea.

They are. They're easy.

But my dad started to say...

there's nothing good about being a designer,

that it won't give me a penny.

Money was all he talked about.

So I told him I had a job.

And if I tried I could earn my tuition.

I told him I made more money than he did.

Tough boy, aren't you?

I'll take care of myself. What's wrong with that?

He asked me about my job, so...

You told him?

I'm glad I wasn't there!

I'm not talking to you. Mind your own business!

And?

My mom...

took out the pictures of me when I was a child.

Started saying things like Shin used to be so cute.

Pictures I've never seen.

She cried like a baby.

My dad was a sight!

He got furious. His face turned crimson...

and started shaking.

"The Defense Force should reform a weakling like you!"

Kept saying all kinds of nonsense!

Life's so simple for him. He's a fool.

You know, he's homeless now.

Not staying at the dorm?

It's worse than my home.

Let him stay with you.

Why not?

Keep out!

My apartment's very small.

Why not your place?

I don't like guests.

Who'd go to your place?

I never asked you.

I won't mind if it's only for 2 or 3 days.

You're lucky today!

What is it to you?

May I take this away?

This, too, please.

I'm not finished.

Weird kid.

Hello. Your voice is a bit low I can't hear.

What? Your things?

Why do I have to?

Where are you anyway?

It's so noisy I can't hear you.

What's the matter?

I'm getting rid of them.

What a waste!

Take anything you like.

Isn't this nice?

I've always liked it.

Does it suit me?

It does.

But it smells bad.

That looks smelly, too.

Hey, wanna see something? There's nothing else to do.

Well, yes... That's true, but...

It's in here all right.

But isn't it Mr. Kawakubo's bag?

It is. So what?

Did you steal it?

If he finds out, he'll cry.

He definitely will.

It's dangerous. Why did you steal it?

I was bored.

So you stole his bag?

I'll return it.

Leave me alone.

Don't worry!

A camera! Take my picture!

Sure. Why not?

He'll love this.

Yes... like this.

Oh, yes.

Take your clothes off.

Real fun comes later.

The very last.

Akira, please.

Just me, stripping.

Okay.

Here it is.

That's really good!

Lay off.

I'll do it.

Like this?

Let me.

Together or alone?

It's more fun this way.

Like that?

Okay? Here it is.

Stripping?

This way.

One more shot.

Alone.

Continue.

What're you excited about?

Now what's next?

He will love it.

It's not ready yet.

Put it in.

Let me.

Take a look at these. Terrific.

Did Kawakubo seduce all of them?

I wonder... maybe...

I've heard he is so mean...

about paying you. No matter what you do.

I hate to say this, but he's ugly.

Sure he is.

We all have dignity.

Don't say bad things about them, unless you know for sure.

People would do anything when they need money.

Not everybody thinks like you.

Maybe not.

Kawakubo is no angel.

That's for sure.

This kind of job is like a trap.

Once you're in, that's it.

I've heard such stories.

It's no secret.

Hey, Tatsuru,

how long are you gonna keep with that job?

I don't know.

But I enjoy it at times, especially when I get paid.

I've made up my mind...

to do it only with people I like.

Are you quitting?

Don't you need money?

I'll work it out.

I already bought a sewing machine.

It's got an IC inside.

It can do embroidery and that kind of stuff.

I want to learn all the tricks.

Like a real pro.

Soon,

I'll be able to make real cool

haute couture dresses.

Flashy ones?

I want to... I want to prove...

that I can be someone.

That I'm worth something.

I often think about becoming something unreal.

What do you mean by unreal?

Not of this world.

There's no such thing.

It's really been a while since

I got a chance to talk to someone.

It is.

Can't wait till tomorrow.

1, 2, 3, 4.

1, 2, 3, 4.

1, 2, 3, 4.

Where's your uniform?

I forgot to bring it.

I could mark you absent.

Now, once more...

I see... So that's the guy.

Haven't you seen enough of him?

Let's go.

Why don't you introduce him to me?

You said just for a minute.

You've had enough.

He'll see us.

I'm going.

Stingy.

Hey...

And what happened?

What?

What's there to hide?

Nothing. Really.

How do you call each other?

Call what?

Each other's names.

What's that to you?

I'm not telling everybody.

Love affairs are just a drag.

You should be happy I'm showing interest.

There's nothing interesting going on.

What is it?

We're friends.

Seems more than that.

Getting a lover?

Getting a lover...

and making a friend,

which is harder?

I wonder which one is really harder.

Getting a lover? I don't know.

I thought you'd be in a happier mood.

It's hard, especially between men.

Same with girls.

Man-to-man relationships somehow seem simpler.

Are you underestimating man-to-man relationships?

As if you knew it all!

Let me tell you.

A heterosexual relationship is not any easier.

She's making a lot of noise.

Doesn't even have a boy.

Leave me alone. You're impossible.

It's great. It's great It's great to be human...

This is boring. I'm going.

Don't get sore.

I'm not.

Your mother told me to give this to you.

Proof of her love.

I didn't tell her where you were.

Thanks for keeping my things.

What?

You know what I'm talking about.

Know what?

You jerk, I thought you were my friend.

What?

Someone saw you the other night.

When?

I saw it all.

What did you do after you got Yoriko drunk?

Oh, that?

You crook. You know I've got a crush on her.

She has a steady boyfriend.

I think she broke up with him.

You could be the reason.

I am certainly not.

I'm not complaining.

You two would make a swell couple.

I'm all for it.

Okay?

Don't talk like that.

The university campus looks boring.

What fun do they have? What do you think?

It's easy to kill time, if there's a place to be.

I'll become a dumb co-ed and get married.

Want it?

How did you recognize me?

I've been spying on you.

I wanted to know what you're like.

It's just from curiosity. I'm sorry.

I see. Well... I've gotta be going.

Excuse me.

I... he is...

I... you know, I'm in love with him.

I'm coming in.

The cushion.

Thank you.

Oh, yes, I hope they haven't melted.

Want some ice cream?

I bought these on the way.

Are you... by any chance, Tatsuru's...

I mean... do you live with Tatsuru?

I'm only here for 2 or 3 days.

How did you get to know him?

We met at work.

Are you his girlfriend?

No, I'm not.

Go ahead and eat it. It's delicious.

It's the first time I come here.

Your first time?

An appointment?

You came in as if it were your own place.

And you even bought ice cream for two.

That's true.

It might be natural to think I'm his girlfriend.

You're right.

What am I doing anyway?

Don't you... Don't you love him?

Never thought about it that way.

But he seems to be in love with you.

That's his problem.

Isn't that unfair?

He loves you and you're living with him.

Ignoring his feelings isn't fair.

Am I supposed to approach him?

But...

And I don't know which way he loves me.

You mean...

There are different kinds of love.

Suppose he suddenly embraces me or...

Then I'll know what he expects of me.

Although I've never loved a man that way.

But... I thought you were gay.

Don't label me.

I do sleep with men.

This may make you think I am gay.

But there are also men who only sleep with women,

but they still love their male friends.

In my case, love is of no concern

for sleeping with a customer.

Customer?

What customer?

Then met at work means you two work at a...

You didn't know?

Does he really do this?!

I'm leaving!

This is terrific!

It's a smart machine. Does the sewing by itself.

No, it's the human touch.

No, it isn't.

A man using a sewing machine?

Not rare.

You're really skillful.

It's almost there.

Just a sec.

It's so quick.

Thank you.

Sorry I raided your place.

Don't worry about it.

I'm surprised.

You have a roommate.

It's only for a while.

Yes, so I heard.

He's a high school boy.

You have a variety of friends.

You think so?

I envy boys. They can make friends so easily.

It's not always true.

Really? I've always envied boys.

Boys were always together when I was at high school.

They seemed so close to each other.

I wondered what that was.

Can I come over again?

Yes, if you like.

Maybe I can join your boys' gang.

It's great. It's great. It's great to be human.

How come you're here?

Aren't you dating Shin?

Did you two have a quarrel?

So you did! I've skipped a class to see you.

Too bad.

Right.

Now we know...

Hey, you've got a weird taste.

What's so cool about him?

That faggot!

Come to our concert next time.

Yeah, our concert.

Come on.

It's true.

We're great.

Come and see us. Say yes.

It's decided. No problem.

Turn up the sound.

No problem. I've seen this.

You shouldn't have rented it then.

It doesn't make any difference.

I see.

We should've asked for the most boring one.

Why is that?

If you going to sleep, sleep on the mattress.

Tatsuru, why do you do such work?

Why do you ask?

Don't you get disgusted?

It's not fun, but I don't dislike it.

Really? I don't understand you.

I'm not asking you to.

Don't you feel abandoned?

Why should I?

I hate that feeling.

Everybody does.

Then, why?

Why do you want to understand others?

Other people's feelings are very hard to comprehend.

There isn't much of a point in trying.

You're just acting cool!

If you say so...

You're just not being honest.

All right.

I think it would be best for you to go home.

If you want to become a designer you'd better straighten up.

I can't help you out here.

I'm not asking you to.

Then what?

You're funny today!

What's wrong?

What?

Stop it!

What are you so sore about today?

Stop it!

What the hell are you doing?

I don't love you or anything!

No need to do this!

Tatsuru...

What?

You have a guest?

Hi, I missed the last train.

Ota... get up.

Are you up already? I still want to sleep.

Won't you get it?

Yes, this is the Shimamori residence.

Hi, Yoriko.

Good morning. It's me, Ota.

Yes, good morning.

Today?

I'm pretty sure he's free. So he should be able to.

No, you don't need to bother. I'll be all right.

I have a meeting.

Of course, he can. He is a guy!

He can carry a TV set.

Hang on, I'll get him over.

I knew you two were up to something. I envy you.

Hello.

You want it where it was before?

The stairway's narrow. Careful.

Turn slowly at the corner. Watch your fingers.

Here?

Will you clean that up?

All right.

Wait a minute. Here... yes, here.

All right?

Heavy, isn't it?

Careful. Over there.

Don't crush your fingers.

Here.

I really appreciate this.

We can't do this without extra manpower.

We have so much junk here. We should get rid of it.

This hasn't been used for more than 2 or 3 times.

Come on, mom. Enough.

Thank you for all that hard work.

Sit down. Relax.

I think I should go.

Dinner's ready. You must join us.

An extra person makes no difference.

Dad's saying something.

What is it?

Bath is ready?

Yes, I'm sure it is. Go take a look.

Sure.

Sit there.

What's with him? He's acting strange.

He usually hates taking a bath.

Please sit down. Nothing elaborate, but.

You were of a great help.

Not a gourmet dinner, but please help yourself.

You must have perspired.

Why don't you take a quick bath.

No, thank you.

Don't be so formal.

Oh, yes. What was your name again?

It's Tatsuru.

Tatsuru.

Mom, the bath is ready.

I completely forgot.

Let's eat first.

All right... Take this.

Be careful.

More?

Yes. Here it is.

Dear... Keep Tatsuru company.

This can wait. The antenna isn't here anyway.

It is here.

You said you unhooked it.

I didn't.

Are you sure you didn't?

It must be there.

I told you. You're not used to this.

Serve the rice.

More?

You can eat a lot. Here.

Special offer.

Dear, it's ready.

It's ready to eat. This is yours.

I'll do it.

Let's eat. Please, help yourself.

This salad is mom's special.

You love this, don't you?

Serve him some.

You can do it by yourself, can't you?

Go ahead.

Oh, no! The rice is overcooked!

Really? Do you think so?

It's my fault.

Not that bad!

I'm sorry about the rice.

Did you pour the soy sauce?

Here you are.

I love watching people eat a lot.

That's how boys have to be.

It's so nice to have a boy in the house.

It's like having a son isn't it, dear?

That's a dishcloth.

Pour some for him.

All right?

Have you decided on your employment?

No, not yet.

He's still a sophomore.

These days, children work free-lance and get by.

He doesn't. He's a good student.

He does work part-time.

I have nothing against working.

He attends his classes and works night shifts.

He's really a good boy isn't he, dear?

Oh, no. He's perspiring.

The fan.

You're not drinking?

I forgot to tell you:

Satoru called a while ago.

He said he'll come soon to say his thanks.

Satoru?

Yes. He's finally settled.

So his brother is very happy about it, too.

Isn't Satoru pretty good looking?

He has bad kidneys.

I didn't know.

The poor man receives artificial dialysis.

He said he changed his job recently.

His friend invited him to work at his company.

But he told me it wasn't successful.

A good friend isn't necessarily...

a good business partner.

He ended up working as a sub-contractor.

So his salary went down drastically.

So much?

Too bad.

So sad.

Okay?

Shall I bring some water?

You've got goose bumps. Are you cold?

Mom, where's the water? I'm getting some ice.

Forget the ice. He wants water now.

Hurry up.

Please.

Are you really okay?

Shouldn't have served all the heavy food?

Wasn't there watermelon in the fridge?

Let's serve that.

There?

Make yourself comfortable.

It isn't so juicy.

Really?

The grocer said it was delicious.

Inside it's okay.

I think so.

Yummy.

Take this.

Try some of this.

The window.

Won't it get hotter.

Natural breeze is better.

The bugs will get in. Close the screen.

Here you are. The table's a bit crowded.

Yes, it is crowded.

Don't you think it's hot? It's stuffy, too.

Is it?

Want some more water?

Please eat more of this, too.

If it's left over, we can't keep it because it's raw.

I'll get the plate.

Pour the soy sauce.

Please eat your full.

Yes, eat a lot.

Mom, the saury's delicious.

Had a bath?

Could you do me a favor?

I need you to take care of my things once again.

Why?

There's a complication.

Remember the Agnes blouse you told me you wanted?

I'll get you that.

Does it sound fair?

I don't want any blouse.

Are you still sore?

Give me a break.

You're acting so funny.

What's wrong with you?

What do you mean?

You're a jerk. I'm not keeping your things.

How come?

Why are you here?

Where's that college boy?

Oh, him. He was a big mistake.

He became such a bore that I decided to split.

Really?

No, you chickened out!

I wasn't serious.

No, you weren't and you didn't confess to me!

I guess it's a good decision.

He's so empty-headed!

What're you saying?

Did you meet him?

Did you talk?

Tell me.

What did you talk about?

Forget it. I won't ask you.

Going?

Shut up.

Shall I say it?

Shut up.

You're just running away.

From your home, from school,

and from... your love.

Carrying a sewing machine. Is this a demonstration?

What can you do with this?

What can you make?

What can you do?

You're a hopeless case.

People put a good price tag on me.

Middle-aged men, for example, like me a lot.

Acting like a tragic hero?

You told me love between men was serious.

How serious is it?

Show me.

Go back and face him.

If you don't, I won't help you.

Yeah, sure...

Do you still feel sick?

Go to the men's room.

It wasn't anything serious.

Really?

Don't worry about it.

If you're sick, don't be shy to say it.

Sorry for giving you all the trouble.

Don't think about it. My mom's always like that.

Forget it.

I really fouled up today.

But I'm all right now.

Funny boy.

You are strange today. What's the matter?

I like you, Tatsuru.

But I don't know in what way.

I'm not so sure yet.

I may like you as a lover or a friend.

It's different.

Don't know how to say it.

But I sometimes think it's a good feeling.

The feelings I have,

or the relationship I want with you...

I am not sure if we should be lovers.

How shall I say it?

I can't express it well.

I'll go buy something.

Tatsuru.

A customer at the hotel is asking for a replacement

for a boy we've sent him.

Can you go there?

From Pinocchio?

Let's be friends.

Do you know each other?

He's so stiff.

We can't do anything!

He wasn't really my type.

but he's got a cute face so I thought...

Shall we sing?

Don't you want to do it?

I do.

But there's no rush.

I don't like to be in a hurry.

You're not drinking.

There's food.

Not this?

I'm not used to places like this.

Are you a college student?

Where are you going?

You don't need me...

Let's drink, all the three of us.

Sit down over there.

Over there.

Do you want this?

I ate this part, so this part is clean.

No, thanks.

Not hungry?

Why are you so stiff? Relax. Relax.

It's all right. Take a deep breath.

Relax.

He's been stiff ever since he got here.

I couldn't handle it. So I called for a replacement.

Take your clothes off. It's a bit hot.

I took them off.

I took them off.

Stand up.

Turn around.

Please turn around.

Why don't you two do it?

Since you're both here, show me.

Doesn't seem like much fun today?

What's wrong?

What is it?

Nothing to be shy about!

Just let me see it. Just a little.

Come on. You're cute.

Come on. Show me. You're so stiff!

Hey!

What is this?

You're so green.

Let's cut out this shit!

You really bore me to death.

This is ridiculous!

Are you already finished?

What is it? What's going on?

What?

What's wrong? You don't even have a hard-on.

Let's make them big!

It's no fun, if they're small.

Boys are supposed to get them big.

Boring!

Why?

Are you not professionals?

Do you want to get paid for doing this?

Is it a joke?

What is this?

What is this?

You little shitheads!

You're not professional at all.

You're only here to earn easy cash.

Hey, you. I mean you, college boy.

High school boy!

So you're angry!

Are you gay? Are you?

I'm gay, if that concerns you.

What's funny?

What's so funny?

What's funny? Tell me!

What's wrong with you boys?

Tell me!

You little shitheads!

You wouldn't know the pain of being unable to speak out...

about what you really feel.

I do.

No, college boy,

I was in love with a boy just like you.

You look like him.

He was really nice to everybody.

But, for me, his gentle manners...

turned into torture.

I was desperately in love with him.

But it didn't work out. I fouled up.

I told him how I felt and things like that.

He said he didn't mind.

Although he wasn't gay.

But, it's my personality!

I couldn't believe that he was sincere,

that he meant what he said.

I thought he lied to me.

It could have worked out, but I fouled up.

Ever since, sex has become my life.

With men, with women...

There isn't much difference, whether it's a man or a woman.

That's how I feel.

But a man-to-man relationship is sad.

Do you like me?

No?

Don't!

Please don't!

Please don't despise me!

What's the matter? What is it?

Want me?

What is it?

Smart ass!

How dare you?

Are you playing on my sympathy?

Crying won't help you.

I wish I could cry, too.

I'm here because I'm lonely.

Why must I be treated like this?

Children are playing hide-and-seek.

The one that finds the others wins the game.

The sun is setting so we'll meet again tomorrow.

See you tomorrow.

It's great. It's great

Ridiculous.

It's great to be human.

They'll be served delicious hot meals.

Parents are waiting for their children to return.

I'm going home, too. I'm going home.

Turn around, turn around, and bye, bye, bye.

It's great. It's great

I've seen your picture.

I didn't want to pose for it.

Really?

Then how did he take it?

He was so persistent that I felt sorry for him.

Did you get paid?

3,000 yen.

Boy, you could be smarter than that!

You should sell yourself higher.

I'll think about that.