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Is this funny?

Hold on a sec.

Hey.

Hi.

Glad we got together.

Hey, you guys.

It's been a good day.

You guys did better this time.

It's the same as last year.

No, much better quality.

You're right. We got a lot of cute girls this year.

I guess you're right.

Why are you acting so nonchalant?

So tell me. Which girl's your type?

Let's see, my type is...

Asuka, I think.

Oh yeah, Asuka is always cheerful and cute.

And Yo?

That's tough.

What's tough about it?

Because you're not looking.

Hey, don't get me wrong.

Maybe that girl who's with Asuka.

Oh, that's Miho.

She's in Asuka's class.

They're just like you two.

I like that girl in the back.

With short hair.

Coming Out

Student Hall

It's great having cute girls join us.

Can't you be more discreet?

Why can't I compliment them on how cute they are?

I got to know Asuka the other day.

Hello.

- Hey. - Hello.

Why are you here?

I'll buy you dinner, so... let me copy your notes.

Sure, no problem.

All you do is copy.

I don't wanna work hard.

Too early to give up.

You still have my old notes.

There's no rush, right?

You gonna return 'em?

Of course.

Can you tell me what your girlfriend is like?

Why all of a sudden? How do you know?

Did you guys tell her?

It's not a secret or anything.

We're just jealous.

Do you have a picture?

No, I don't.

I somehow don't believe that.

It's true. I still haven't seen her.

Really?

I gotta go to work.

Then I'll leave with you.

- See you guys. - Later.

Hello.

Hi, Miho.

Are you taking off already?

- Going to work. - See you.

Bye then.

See you.

They're always together.

Sure are.

That means you have a rival now.

No, she isn't my rival.

But she is!

You better watch out or she'll take Noboru from you.

Hi, Kaori.

I can't believe that jerk.

No respect for women.

You're quite upset. What happened?

Is it that time of the month?

Oops, maybe you don't get those anymore.

Madam?

Give Tsuyoshi tequila. In a beer mug.

Okay!

You're not serious.

She wants to treat you. Just contribute to the sales.

Drink it up.

I'm home.

Oh, Yo's home.

Hi, Yo. Welcome home.

Hello, Akira.

Hi, Dad.

Hi, honey.

Hi, Mom.

Than ks.

Were you out drinking?

Yeah, with my club.

How nice to be a student who can drink on a Monday.

Bring your girlfriend over.

Girl from college?

What?

Actually, I don't know.

He doesn't like to share much.

It's none of your business.

Akira, make yourself at home.

Wait. Where did these come from?

I gave them out at a seminar.

Wait, you give these out at seminars?

What is this thing?

It's so adorable!

Hi, everyone.

Hi, there.

What?

Miho, where did you get that?

Kanai gave one to me.

Wanna eat it later?

Huh?

This isn't for eating!

Don't be so depressed.

You guys!

Because you made fun of Miho,

now you have to take us drinking.

Will you?

This is great!

What's going on?

Noboru, thank you.

Thank you.

We appreciate it.

My treat?

Seriously?!

But I have to work tonight!

We're gonna miss you.

Did you see that?

Hold up your glasses.

Cheers!

Cheers!

Hits the spot.

So, do you two have boyfriends?

I broke up about a month ago.

That's recent. Why?

How should I put this?

I needed a change of scene. And I guess it was just time.

And you, Miho?

I've been without a boyfriend.

For how long?

It's been about a year.

Then I guess the only one who's happily in love is Yo.

Let's not go there.

Thanks for dinner.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

Shall we go?

I'll walk you to the station.

What about you, Yo?

Staying over at Noboru's.

Wow, how nice.

Noboru, don't get any ideas.

Shut up.

Let's go.

Wanna shower?

Sure...

- What's the matter? - Well...

I think you've gained weight.

You think so?

Asuka wants to go drinking again.

That's good.

I know you like her.

Kinda.

I'm gonna shower.

Sure.

You're not yourself.

What's wrong?

It's about...

the new girl who joined us.

You mean the girl Noboru likes?

What about her?

Noboru is showing serious interest in her lately.

Do you think Noboru could be bisexual?

I doubt that.

Sorry, I have to take this call.

Hi Mom, it's me.

Yeah.

It's fine.

Hold on a sec.

I'm so sorry. I'll be right back.

Is that okay?

I let him take calls from his mom.

His father died when he was young.

I've never seen him talk like a man.

Yeah.

You don't have to worry.

I eat my meals.

I worry more about you taking care of yourself.

He hasn't come out to his mom yet, right?

Because she'd be upset.

That's right.

There's also his fear of not being accepted for who he is.

I know he's on the fence.

You said Tsuyoshi's blog helped you out, right?

I did.

Many who read his blog are still in the closet.

If coming out to his mom can encourage others to do the same,

he might do it.

I see.

He'll tell her when he goes home to visit next month.

Yep, next month.

I can’t wait.

I know.

Okay then. Good night.

Tsuyoshi.

Oh. Hi, sweetie.

Done with school?

Looks like the art at the bar.

You've noticed.

Atsushi.

He's our regular.

Hello.

Yo Akama.

He's done work for our bar.

Atsushi is a tattoo artist.

Wow, that's impressive.

I've never seen tattoos up close.

Did you do these?

He used to scare me at first.

But he's really nice.

Really impressive.

He's working on a new one for the bar.

I can’t wait.

Atsushi, I'll get going now.

Come see us at the bar.

Sure.

You gonna tell?

Tell what?

Come out to your mom.

Yes.

You really will.

When I go home to visit next month.

Good luck.

Thanks.

She was in an accident.

What horrible timing.

Texting your girlfriend?

No, it's Noboru.

He missed lecture today.

You two are close like boyfriends.

Stop that.

I'm jealous.

Me too.

Noboru, you're slacking off too much.

I know. Sorry about that.

Speaking of that...

Yeah, what's up?

You know...

I'm gonna drop out.

What?

Have you...

imagined yourself in the future?

What's this about?

My dad quit his job last month.

He was an executive of a big corporation.

But he said this the other day.

Always keep your eyes on yourself.

You only live once.

That's your reason?

To be honest, I'm really not sure what I'm learning from economics.

Is there anything else you wanna do?

Don't laugh.

I won't.

I wanna be an actor.

I'm going to America to study acting.

Seriously?

I really dug deep into my soul.

Who knows if I'll make it or not.

But the possibility remains zero if I don't try.

I don't wanna have regrets.

You're really dropping out?

Yep.

When?

I'll stay till winter since I've paid my tuition.

I'm gonna focus on English.

Wow...

What do I wanna do...

Homosexual jobs

Homosexual Happiness

Coming out

When will Tsuyoshi come back?

I told him he can come back when he's ready.

Are you okay?

That one's quite strong.

Noboru told me...

he's gonna drop out.

Why?

He wants to be an actor.

He's going to America to study acting.

Oh, dear.

I thought about my own future.

I don't have any drive.

Work is not the only happiness.

I know that.

But then there's marriage.

And family.

It's starting to be too much.

At least you're facing it.

I looked up about coming out.

But I'm too scared.

That's one step forward.

Japan is still behind when it comes to gay issues.

We'd rather not deal with them.

Much better than the past.

In Holland, they teach kids about homosexuality.

Is that true?

In Japan, we only touch on heterosexuality at schools.

So true!

The textbook said...

you pay attention to the opposite sex at adolescence.

Don't they know that all I cared about was the boys?

You see those nice older gentlemen over there?

Yeah.

They're all our regular customers.

They all have families, married to women.

They have kids.

There are many gays married with families.

I didn't know that.

They all love their wives and kids.

They're all happy.

Really...

Your life goes by so quickly.

There's never a right time.

But there's no rush as long as you can be honest with yourself.

Minorities in Society Second Lecture on LGBT

Today's discussion topic is about LGBT.

Some of you may not have heard of LGBT.

Does anyone here know anything about LGBT?

That's an acronym.

What does it stand for?

I think Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender.

Nicely done.

This is a private subject so just answer if you feel comfortable.

Do you know of anyone close to you?

Or maybe you know of someone from your past?

Or do you possibly think you might be one?

Anyone?

Know anyone?

No.

- You? - No way.

You may have heard of the world as 100 people.

In a world of 100 people,

11 of them are homosexuals.

I have a feeling bisexuals are among those people.

Statistically, 2 to 10 percent of people are believed to be homosexuals.

That can mean one in every class is homosexual.

Wow, so it's quite common.

Wow.

But most of those people hide that fact.

Why do you think?

You sure about this?

People think it's gross.

Is that how you feel about them?

I'm okay if it's two pretty women.

But two men would gross me out.

No way.

Are you ready?

Todays lecture was about sexual minorities.

Like homes and gays?

Something like that.

Do you know how many of us are those people?

That's a hard question to answer.

I remember a guy in my middle school who got teased for being a homo.

Hi, everyone.

Hey, there they are. Our own ambiguous guys.

Huh?

These girls learned about homes today.

Is that why you wonder about us?

What?

I should come out and say this now.

I had a crush on you.

You're creeping me out!

Come on, just play along.

Don't call them creepy.

I have nothing against them.

It's not their fault.

They can't help it.

Hey.

Are you guys free this weekend?

Why? What's going on?

When you hear summer...?

Sorry?

Beach!

Correct answer!

Are you gonna take us to the beach?

But it's only June.

We need to do preliminary research!

I'll get the car.

I wanna go!

Yo, you'll come with us, right?

Sure.

But there's one condition.

You want us in bikinis.

That's creepy.

Too cold for that.

Transvestite Visits Haunted House!

No way.

Oh, Yo.

Sayuri had a baby.

Time just flies.

Can't wait for my turn.

Mom, don't put pressure on us like that.

But I'm entitled to.

Letters about Coming Out

To Yuta who is turning 20

Gays and lesbians worry about ruining their relationships when they come out...

Noboru and Asuka went home together today. Suspicious? Miho

Where's Kanai?

That?

Buongiorno!

What? An Alfa Romeo?

Is this your car?

Alfa... Romeo?

It's a popular Italian car.

This is why you wanted to take us out.

This is Miro, right?

Hey, you know your cars.

Don't you think this car makes even Kanai look cool?

This isn't like you.

Gonna grab some photos.

This feels great.

Too early for the crowds.

Yeah.

- Hey, Yo. - What?

You know what?

I'm gonna go out with Asuka.

What?

Cool. I'm happy for you.

Than ks.

Did you ask her out?

I did.

Does she know your plans?

Yeah.

That's good.

Yo, what do you think about Miho?

What do you mean?

I think Miho's got a crush on you.

Nah.

You guys!

Why don't you come join us?

Okay. Will be right there.

Come on.

Bathroom first.

Okay.

That wasn't nice of Kanai to just dump us like that.

I know.

We're gonna go this way.

Okay. See you.

- Bye. - Good night.

I'll walk with you.

- Thank you. - Let's go.

Don't you think Asuka and Noboru make a good couple?

I do.

How is it going with your girlfriend?

Well...

Actually it's my boyfriend.

I'm actually gay.

Come on, I'm only kidding.

Don't shock me like that!

I believed you for a minute.

It's going well with her.

That's nice.

Miho, is there anyone you're interested in?

No one right now.

I see.

You can't be serious.

What do you see in this Peter Pan?

Don't be so jealous.

Not jealous at all.

Hello.

Hey, there.

Yo, aren't you upset she took Noboru from you?

Being in love isn't the only happiness.

Shut up!

You're the only one who loves me.

You two look great.

I want a girlfriend, too!

Sweetie...

Must have been tough.

Sorry I was gone.

Come back when you're ready.

Why was I born in Japan?

What's wrong?

I came out.

I lost my dad when I was little.

So people around me used to advise me.

A neighbor lady said...

I should find a wife as wonderful as my mom.

Then I would be happy.

I should have just ignored what she said.

But I was emotionally stressed out to the max.

Other people kept asking me if I had a girlfriend.

And about marriage.

That's all they asked.

I just didn't care anymore.

So I told them.

That wasn't all.

Guess what that lady said.

Stop thinking that way.

You'll make your mom sad.

Things got worse from there.

Me being gay spread around town.

Those people don't believe gays exist.

There's never a right time.

I should have told Mom before she died.

I wonder if I would have made her sad.

Sweetie...

I'm ready to move on.

Bring your girlfriend.

What's your girlfriend like?

Miho's got a crush on you.

I believed you.

You're creeping me out!

It's not their fault.

They can't help it.

I should have told Mom before she died.

I don't wanna regret it later.

When I think about my future,

homosexuality is always part of it.

Will they accept me?

I must accept it myself first.

I've always wanted to come out one day.

I know they'll think I'm a creep.

But I only live once.

Once I came out, I can't go back.

I'll put a burden on my family for life.

They may end up blaming themselves.

But I wanna believe.

I think I should give it some more time.

But the right time may never came.

Only I can make it happen.

I'm ready.

It's not...

anything that serious.

I wanna say...

I'm actually gay.

What's your take on homosexuality?

I am...

I'm gay.

Yo?

It's lunch time.

What about school?

Today's lecture got cancelled.

I see.

I'm gonna go shopping now.

Okay.

Hey, Sis. Working late tonight? Wanna meet me for dinner?

Hey.

Hi.

They're eating dinner out tonight.

Really.

That's unusual.

Anything wrong?

Well...

do you think Keiko will marry Akira?

Most likely she will.

She's at that age.

So she is.

What now?

Don't you like Akira?

It's nothing like that.

We're gonna miss her.

But I can't wait to be a grandma.

Cheers!

What's this about?

I was wondering if you're gonna get married soon.

Oh, that.

We're not there yet.

Okay.

But I think we'll eventually get there.

But we' re still a ways off.

Okay.

What about you?

I know you have a girlfriend.

Actually...

Sorry, I should take this.

Then I'll go use the bathroom.

Go ahead.

Hello, Akira?

I'm meeting Yo for drinks tonight.

Actually...

I'm...

I'm gay.

Actually, I'm gay.

Actually, I'm...

Got it. Later.

Is it work?

No.

- From Akira. - Oh.

What's up?

Nothing really important.

You're so in love.

Don't make fun of us.

So what's going on with you?

Actually,

I don't have a girlfriend.

Really.

What's the matter?

Actually,

I'm gay.

What?

I see.

Yeah.

Do Mom and Dad know about it?

Not yet.

You're the first to know.

I see.

Okay then.

It's gonna be my treat tonight. Drink as much as you like.

Thanks.

We drank a lot tonight.

It was nice.

We'd never done this before.

Yeah, I guess you're right.

I think Mom's gonna be okay, but Dad's got a hard head.

You need to time it right.

I know.

Hey, Yo.

I wanna thank you for telling me.

You can talk to me anytime.

Really?

Wow...

You look pretty to me for the first time.

How rude.

Didn't you know I'm quite popular?

Can you go home without me?

Okay.

Hey, Tsuyoshi!

It's Yo!

Nice to see you.

Sorry I made you worry.

Are you okay?

Yes, things are better now.

Thank you.

Give me your special.

What happened to you?

Something good?

Not really.

You better stop worrying about me.

Actually,

I came out to my sister.

Oh, my.

Did you really?

I'm thrilled for you.

Noboru and your parents, too?

No, but I'm gonna tell Noboru for sure.

Not ready for my parents.

I'm gonna tell them eventually.

I said don't worry about me.

Take your time.

Whenever you're ready.

Miho, is everything okay?

Yeah, I'm fine.

Oh, thanks.

It's not like you to miss class.

I just couldn't get up.

Huh.

Oh, those.

She stayed over last night.

That's nice.

Introduce your girl to me.

Yeah... I will.

We should get some sleep.

Yeah.

I'll get the light.

Noboru...

Yeah?

Good night.

Good night.

Hey, Noboru.

You still up?

Yeah.

Can I talk to you?

What's up?

You know, I...

What?

What is it?

Actually,

I'm...

I'm gay.

What?

For real?

Yeah.

Okay.

Sorry I didn't tell you.

Why apologize?

Are you shocked?

I guess, yeah.

I thought so.

Hey, Yo.

Don't try anything.

Don't be silly!

Thanks for breakfast.

Coming home late?

No, about the same time.

What is it?

Mom...

Are you happy right now?

What's gotten into you?

Nothing really.

Yes, I'm happy.

That's good.

Go to school.

I'll get going.

You only live once.

There's never a right time.

Okay, I got it.

Say hi to Akira.

Okay.

That was Keiko.

She'll stay at Akira's tonight.

I see.

Yo has never brought his girlfriend home.

Nope.

Don't you...

want to know what type of girl he likes?

Not really.

I'm home.

Speak of the devil. Welcome home.

- Hi. - Welcome home.

Were you with your girlfriend?

No, I wasn't.

You should bring her here.

I wasn't with her.

Will you miss your sister if she gets married?

Is she getting married?

Nothing is official yet.

Oh, good.

By the way, the son of the next door neighbor...

You know what?

Can I talk to you?

What's the matter?

Well?

Dad and...

Mom.

I need you to know something.

Okay.

What is it?

What's going on?

Keiko already knows.

What is it?

I'm...

I'm gay.

Yo.

Hold on.

Did you say you're gay?

When you say gay,

do you mean like those comedians on TV shows?

No.

TV gives off the wrong image.

What you're saying is...

you like men over women.

Don't put it like that.

You must be kidding.

I thought you had a girlfriend.

I'm sorry. I lied about that.

You're still very young.

You haven't figured it out yet.

He's right about that.

You'll get over it.

What do you mean by that?

I've been like this forever.

No...

Is it my fault?

What?

It's not like that.

I'm sorry.

How does it go?

Whoever wins three times...

Wins three times?

Let's go over it again.

Hello.

Loser has to buy juice.

Ready? Rock, paper, scissors!

I made my mom cry.

You did...

Do you regret it?

What?

Coming out.

It's too early to tell for me.

They're important to you.

So you thought hard.

Yeah... I did.

You're starting a new life.

Someone told me...

There are things in our life we can't have our way with.

We're meant to learn.

Life is full of hardships anyway.

You wanna know about it before it's too late.

We're lucky that we found out earlier in life.

You're right.

Keep loo king forward.

Connecting the Families and Friends of LGBT

Yo, are you awake?

Yeah.

Can I come in?

Okay...

About the other day...

I'm sorry for crying like that.

That's okay.

I took you by surprise.

Is marriage...

...out of the question for you?

You mean with a woman?

What am I saying?

I really doubt I'd get married.

I see.

Then...

no grandkids from you.

You have Keiko for that.

Of course I know that.

I wanted to see your kids.

Here.

This book might help.

Three months later

Now that I'm leaving I'm gonna miss you.

But it was your choice.

I know. But can't you be nicer to me?

What is it?

I liked you.

What?

I had a crush on you.

Is that for real?

Yeah.

Thanks for that.

Sure.

Are you gonna tell them?

Yeah.

When I think it's appropriate.

I see.

You'll do fine.

Thanks.

I'm...

starting a new life again.

- Hey, Yo. - Yeah?

You better find a good guy.

I will.

English subtitles by Noriko Morisaki