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Producers: VIDEO CHAMP TAKI CORPORATION

SAKAI Toshihiro TAKIGUCHI Yasuaki

Developed by: MAKINO Kazushige, KAI Naoki, KANNO Satoshi

and TOYOHARA Kosuke

Mickey Curtis

NATSUO Yuna

KUNIMURA Jun MITSUISHI Ken

YAJIMA Kenichi, MIYOKA, ESUMI Hideaki

Based on the book by KUROKAWA Hiroyuki

I met him by chance,

Eight years ago. The cop that hit me.

I caught him, tortured him, and made him confess.

And then I hatched my revenge.

Directed by AOYAMA Shinji

Welcome.

The special.

Right away.

I'm really sorry, Sakai.

It just doesn't cut it for people like us,

to hold out against the major players.

It's too bad.

- After you'd invested in new machines. - Thanks for everything.

Your nails were really popular too.

But at least you get to keep the place.

Lots of places are going under.

No, same difference.

Gotta stick to the manual from the interior design to the case.

I feel bad for my dead father.

How's the boss?

Fine, thank you.

He's been supplying my machines since his dad's time.

He said he'll be stopping in soon.

How can I face him?

Give him my regards.

In with the new, out with the old... Times change.

I hope this letter finds you well...

I'm exceedingly well.

Executive Director and Nail Master.

Tsumara Game Equipment Sales and Installation Corporation.

Sakai Hiroki.

Boss.

Hey.

What's a man to do?

They're taking over our turf. Not just Kondo's, mine too.

History repeats itself.

We don't have long, either.

You idiot, I'm no loser. Different league.

What a relief.

I thought you were chickening out.

Hiroki, I feel bad.

If you hadn't met me...

you wouldn't be stuck with nails. You could have had a real life.

That's right. You owe me ten years.

Time for a hot springs break?

Sounds good...

Good. Next week then.

Where are you headed now?

Sure I can't drop you off?

Don't bother. I like walking.

Don't get sunstroke.

Hey, Hiroki.

If I hadn't hired you what would you be?

A yakuza, I guess.

Beat me up, you jerks.

It won't change a thing.

Hiroki! Let them go.

Who were they?

Yakuza, who else?

Hurts, goddamnit.

So they're thugs for this Ozawa character?

Yes, Ozawa.

Ozawa of Shinkojuku.

Was that when Mizuguchi met your boss?

'Bout a month ago.

'Bout a month ago.

By that time...

I bet you were pretty much onto Mizuguchi's game.

I wonder...

"I wonder" won't do, Mr. Executive.

And then you met Mizuguchi, right?

Sakai.

Mr. Mizuguchi?

He could have been a ghost.

Let go.

Thirty seconds.

Done?

Not even five seconds.

That's all.

I'll see you home.

Don't bother.

Don't follow me.

Let me, it's so late.

I'm going somewhere else.

Where?

- Wanna know? - Wanna know.

Pachinko parlor.

Wow, you play Pachinko, Rie?

No I don't. Why would I?

You're right. It's closed anyway.

Why don't you go home?

Is Tsumura Kenzo here?

Mr. Sakai?

Six years, huh.

People sure change.

Really? Am I that different?

Yeah.

How about me? Have I changed?

Do you like your job?

It's a job.

There's all kinds of other jobs. Why a nail master of all things?

You must like it.

But is being a nail master a career?

I can work on my own.

And not bother people.

It's easy.

That's what dad said.

But he quit.

It's not a job to bet your life on.

My mom said that too, She's dead.

You're a turtle.

Just like my Baby.

Afraid of the world.

When I poke Baby's shell this way...

- He hides his head - Isn't it time you were going?

Just like dad, I hit a sore spot... it's time to go.

It's late.

I could tell it was you.

Six years, but you haven't changed a bit.

Somebody else just said the same thing.

I could tell it was you.

You haven't changed.

Still running?

Still running?

Huh?

Run as I may...

My life gets no easier.

I learn nothing by staring at my hands.

Coming up?

'Course not.

Well, good night, then.

Good night.

You're cute.

Hey!

What's Rie to you?

And you are?

I'm Yasukura Toshiro. Rie's lover.

You?

Sakai Hiroki. Her pimp.

- You're lying. - I'm lying.

I work for her father.

Get in. I'll give you a lift.

I'll give Rie 100,000 yen.

Good, I'm glad.

When will you get that ring?

I've been thinking it over and I don't want it anymore.

Let me know when you do.

You know...

I don't really need anything. It's enough just to be here.

Too much air conditioning.

Shouldn't you answer that?

Did I wake you?

Isn't that Mr. Mizuguchi?

No, it isn't.

Why not?

No its or whys, it isn't

I told you to forget about him.

Forget...

I'd forgotten...

Why would I remember?

I'm going to sleep. I'm turning out the light.

I'm really fine, ma'am.

Please.

Gee, thanks.

Thanks.

Man, that's good.

I'm all out.

I'll go get some.

Oh, really.

Kents?

Thanks.

I'll be right back.

Thank you so much.

Mr. Mizuguchi?

Why're you home, dear?

Where's Mr. Mizuguchi?

Also known as robbery.

Yes it is.

So Mizuguchi stole that videotape, huh?

Apparently.

No apparentlys, just a yes or no.

Yes then, yes, yes.

Yes, yes, yes.

You don't let up.

Junko, my phone.

Here. Have a good day.

I'll be back early.

Yes, hello?

Hello... Hello... Hello.

What a place.

Three whole minutes to get out here.

We're building the new parlor here.

When it's done, it'll be the largest in Kanto.

And you're the owner.

Of course not. I'm just a legal consultant.

I see.

As an ex-cop you've got that extra leverage.

Maybe I should switch sides.

Such a pity ex-cons can't be police officers.

That was a joke.

I take deep pride in my work.

But I am a little jealous.

After all, it's Pachinko.

So Mizuguchi's washed up?

And we're relying on you.

I've told you, I don't go for violence.

That's Ozawa's game.

That's not good enough.

Well, that's a problem then.

Where is he anyway?

He'll be here... Here he is.

What a place, man. Three whole minutes to get out here.

Man, you exaggerate.

A cup of noodles takes 3 minutes.

You're here too, Mr. Ljima?

I had no idea.

No doubt.

That's why your fish always get away.

What the fuck!

But you're no sumo wrestler.

Gotta wipe your own ass.

I know that.

How can you two bicker?

My life's on the line.

Let's get to work.

So, what's the deal?

Hi, Papa? Yeah, it's me.

I went last night but you weren't there... Yeah, with Mr. Sakai...

And then Mr. Sakai's taking me to dinner tonight.

So I'll have to break our date tonight.

Well, can't you give it to Mr. Sakai?

Hiroki.

Yes.

What is it?

Do you have a date with Rie?

A date?

7pm at Matsuura.

No.

Didn't think so.

Give her this, will you?

Hiroki, you know I'm like... Not very...

I can't really put it into words, but you know...

What?

You know, I'm like, listen...

It's up to you.

What's wrong?

Where's the beer?

You just ordered it.

Six minutes ago. It's already 15 minutes late.

Late?

I have my beer at 7pm sharp.

Otherwise my rhythm breaks.

Everyday?

That's right. Five years straight. Jogging and work, too.

Does it ever make you queasy?

No.

Why?

Nothing.

Here it is.

This is how you look after your dad?

Maybe.

It seems to work for both of us.

So that's the way it is?

Why? Is that wrong?

Meaning if you stopped, you two wouldn't get along.

I'd be fine, but he'd take it hard.

Working tonight?

My day off.

Take me home then.

Of course I will.

Wait. I'm too stuffed to move.

The bathroom.

Look, Ken, Isn't that Sakai Hiroki, the ex-boxer?

You're Sakai, right?

Yes, that's right.

My, what a thrill, I was a big fan of yours.

Shake my hand.

Should've guessed.

Truth is, we tailed you.

I'm ljima. This is Ken.

We're what they generally call yakuza.

What do you want?

For a civilian, you look terminal.

Makes you easy to talk to.

Just what do you want?

Wait up, Ken. No rush.

You met a guy named Mizuguchi, right?

So what?

Didn't he give you a package?

No, he didn't.

I hear he did.

I really have no idea.

Crap! You want me to ask that girl?

Don't go acting like a cheap punk.

How do you know him?

An old buddy.

Quit because of an accident.

Hadn't seen him since.

And based on that he gives you stuff to keep?

Of course not.

He didn't give me anything.

Cut the crap.

You're just lying.

Time will tell.

We'll be looking out for you. All in good time.

Don't bother.

We'll be watching you. Better confess before you break down.

Just holler and we'll be there.

Let's go, Ken.

Wait.

Is Mizuguchi in trouble?

Yeah. Broke the code.

What's in the package?

Who do you think I am?

You're past 30 now, too, right?

Doesn't it feel like it's almost over?

That's not true.

Yes it is. It'll be over like that.

That's how it is?

That's how it is...

Gotta take care of business.

What's business?

What do you mean, what?

You know, gotta look good.

Mizuguchi, Mizuguchi.

Boss.

Nice place.

I'll call your home.

You mean my dad?

Why'd you bring me here, Sakai?

Well...

Something up with dad?

He said he was headed home but he's still out.

Junko's worried sick.

Huh.

I'm thirsty.

You're mean.

Oh, here.

No thanks.

OK.

Answer my question, Sakai.

What question?

Why am I here?

Some yakuza threatened me and your dad's gone missing.

You're safer with me.

That's all?

What do you mean, "that's all?"

Do you like me?

Listen... this is hardly the time for that.

Tell me how you feel.

I like you.

I'm in love with you.

Let's go to dad's place. Suddenly, I'm worried.

Awful sudden.

Oh, I see.

What did...?

He'd already gone.

Is this officer OK?

Yes. Officer Higuchi's known the boss for years.

He's looked after him.

It's not an accident.

There goes our only hope.

Let me go check something out.

I'll make a call on my cell phone.

Hang in there, Junko.

I'll stay with you till dad gets back.

OK?

Thank you, Rie.

Welcome.

Yo, Mr. VIP. Will you look at this...

This little badge here...

Amazing. The power of the state.

You're drunk, Higuchi.

Sure, I'm very much drunk.

How much?

More than a moment, less than a lifetime.

I'm leaving.

Just hold on now, skipper. I was just joking.

I need to ask your help.

Sure, asking's free. Anything for you.

But then I'm not God, exactly.

You ask me to fix Bosnia...

You'd be so out of luck.

Now, this plate I could break.

The boss is missing. I'm being tailed by yakuza.

Please find him.

I was in a coffee shop this afternoon.

Listening to Gershwin.

I was riveted.

Moved to tears.

If only the whole world would listen to Gershwin.

I agree.

Do you know a yakuza by the name of ljima?

Ljima...

Got himself a little sidekick, Ken.

They threatened me about some package from Mizuguchi.

But Mizuguchi didn't give me an package.

And then the boss disappeared.

It's been four hours.

The boss is always asleep by 11 o'clock.

So he's asleep.

I'm terribly sorry, Mr. VIP...

cops don't look for kidnappers without evidence that a kidnapping's taken place.

Like a ransom demand or witnesses.

Hell, he's probably home sleeping.

Hey, where are my soya beans! I'll arrest you for ruining soya beans!

They'll call me on this if he turns up.

It says "out of range".

Please find him.

I can't.

You can't?

No way.

Check out ljima and Mizuguchi.

Mizuguchi... who?

Kunio. A pachinko pro.

He used to work with us, but when I ran into him last month...

he looked like a yakuza.

The package he supposedly gave me might be speed.

Mr. VIP...

I always...

help you out, right?

You always help us out.

Right.

But the boss has been giving me the old chill lately.

I said I'd lean on Ozawa, a yakuza he asked me about...

but he said "no way".

Ozawa...

the boss did?

The boss might be jealous 'cause we get on so well.

He doesn't want to buy you off.

You pay yakuza but not me?

He doesn't want money in the mix.

But he's wrong.

Money's love, right?

Meaning you want me to buy your love?

No, you're special.

Gotta get back to the precinct.

You take care of this. I gotta take a leak.

Junko, do you know a Mizuguchi?

How do you know him?

Sakai mentioned him...

What's he like?

I don't know him well.

I know Mizuguchi's girlfriend.

Your friend?

No, she's a hostess, like me.

I see.

Junko, will you take me to meet her?

I hope she's here.

Yes...

She's in.

Strange place.

I used to live here.

I see.

This is Rie. My guy's kid.

Come in.

Mizuguchi's not been around.

Is it that strange?

Not coming Saturday is.

Anything unusual happen recently?

Mizugichi said he had a plan.

Fifty million yen?

Yes.

A plan to make fifty million?

Yes.

But I don't like Mizuguchi when he talks about money.

We're all about money... He gave me a car, but...

It's not love... money...

They came to the bar last month.

Tsumura and Mizuguchi, and talked.

About that probably.

What did Dad say?

He ignored him.

What do you mean "that"?

I mean that "that".

Hardly merits a private chat.

In your mind, it doesn't?

Not for me, it's not over.

Not for me, it's not over.

There are side effects.

The doc said you were all fine.

I need proof.

There is none.

There is.

You have it.

I do not! Even if I did...

What'd you do with it?

They'll squash a little punk like you. Give it up.

I never thought I'd hear that from your mouth.

You've turned yellow.

So then, Mizuguchi...

broke into your house and stole the tape.

Why are you home dear? Where's Mr. Mizuguchi?

Oh, thanks.

Well, for starters. You sit here, boss.

You're right.

Over here.

Well, this calls for a toast.

Cheers.

Mizuguchi...

Mizuguchi...

Why did you settle out of court, boss?

Doesn't matter. Mind your own business.

But...

Forget it, Hiroki.

I know where it is.

Be there in half an hour.

Who'd you meet?

No one. Just a drink.

You fuckin' with me?

Tell me!

Who'd you meet?

No time for lying around.

Who did you meet?

A cop. From the Shinjuku precinct.

To talk about what?

Meant to... ask him about the trouble Mizuguchi's in.

What do you mean "meant to"?

I couldn't see him.

If that's just bullshit, I'll kill you, you son-of-a-bitch.

Got that?

The cop's name?

Nishinaga.

OK.

You can tell the rest to my bro'.

Come.

I can't walk.

Wimpin' out?

Club Keien

He's a customer?

Kuno?

You know who Kuno is?

Have you any idea who he is? He could kill you.

You get it?

Listen, Sakai...

I'm not scared of anything anymore...

I did what I had to do.

I figured I'm fucked anyway.

Sorry I had to drag you into it.

Thank you.

This business may be too much for me.

But I've no choice but to leap into the unfathomable dark.

For the boss' sake, for Rie's sake...

and for my own sake, too.

But why did the boss keep me in the dark about all of this?

I can feel my trust in him rapidly draining out of me.

But I don't fear this darkness. I'm abandoning my past, changing.

I'm already flying. Seeing nothing, hearing nothing.

I don't know if I'm falling or rising.

In this weightless dark...

something is ripping my insides apart.

I love Papa.

I'm rushing...

heading into the unknown to help him.

I'd never make it if something happened to Papa.

Or so I believed.

But is there something besides my love for him there?

Yes, I'm facing a much larger transformation.

Sakai Hiroki, just beside me, won't indulge me the way Papa does.

Yet... he seems strong enough to accept the directness in me that Papa praises.

I can feel that.

Whatever it is that he's trying to do...

even if it's a crime... I do not fear it.

I want to stay by him, with him, and learn absolutely everything.

The light from beyond is calling me.

Take me with you.

If I'm not back by nightfall...

call Higuchi at the Shinjuki precinct, OK?

It was great being a kid.

Any word on ljima or Mizuguchi?

Ljima Shigeki. Runs the Seido gang in Kyoto.

Sworn enemies with Ozawa's Kobe guys.

Conflicting allegiances.

Very little chance they're in cahoots.

Ljima's considered quite the mover in Kyoto.

Rebuilt a ruined organization alone.

Now leads twenty guys.

By the way, one of his sidekicks, Ken, turned up unconscious...

at a hospital last night.

A stray punch of yours, by any chance?

Mizuguchi?

Only been in for gambling. He's not involved with speed.

I understand. I owe you.

Hey, skipper! Where are you going?

Don't get any ideas!

I've staked everything on this, Higuchi.

You're just a has-been boxer.

Why don't you dodge?

I've staked everything.

I can't allow myself to be confused.

Staked everything... What's the difference if you're dead?

A soldier once planted a bomb in his enemy's base.

As he was running away, he suddenly wondered...

Why we alternate right and left legs when we walk.

He froze there in thought...

and the bomb got him along with the enemy base.

If you question the given, it's over.

In that moment, I could not fathom what I was doing there.

I found myself comical.

Welcome.

The special.

Right away.

Hey, it's me, Sakai. Morning.

Can you check something?

You see a Kuno Masayoshi file?

Kuno, yeah...

I'm Ozawa. You know me, right? Who you talking with?

My office.

Hang up.

We need you to come with us.

Where's the tape, man?

Tape?

The video Mizuguchi gave you.

Oh, right.

I thought it was speed.

What's speed?

Oh, videotape, huh. What's that?

Mizuguchi talked.

I'm happy to talk.

Talk while you can walk.

What's Kuno paying you?

Hirose.

Hey, spit it out. Where's the tape?

What's on the tape, Mr. Ljima?

Go easy boys. It's a public thoroughfare.

No worries, man, this guy's just drunk.

Hey, boxer, give up that lousy pride of yours.

Is the tape so incriminating?

Chill out and confess. Get your boss back too.

That's right.

Here's a song for you, ho.

What the fuck?

When you do an only daughter, ho.

Her daddy's gotta say OK, ho ho.

You better watch it, Ozawa.

You see him?

No way.

Thought I hit him.

Oh, shit.

Any sign?

None. How'd you lose him? He's your responsibility.

We'd better regroup. Don't just stand there.

Sakai, where are you?

You stay put.

Are you really a medical student, Yasukura?

Is that funny?

Not funny, but...

Not really. I'm in veterinary school.

Veterinary... meaning animals?

Don't worry. Humans are animals too.

- Well I guess, but... - It's rough being a vet.

Can't get rid of the smell of animals.

Even with three baths a day.

Rie's in love with you.

Yeah?

How can I compete?

Hang in there.

Take care.

Soft-hearted yakuza calling daredevil boxer.

You alive? I wanna talk to you about something. Will you meet me?

Let's say at... Oh, I know...

Me again. Guess I got carried away.

Just tipping my hat to your guts.

Let's say 7 pm...

at the park with the view of Tokyo Tower.

I'll be waiting.

So he's alive.

You know how many parks have views of Tokyo Tower?

You don't say. Too bad of me, and just when you've had it too.

I'm in pretty good shape.

Oh, right...

Poor Ken, can't eat 'cause his jaw's busted.

Who did that?

Not that I give a fuck.

Get down to business?

I don't have that videotape.

You've got it wrong. You have to understand that.

I do. I fully understand that.

Where's the boss?

This job came with a condition.

It had to be handled with complete discretion.

Mizuguchi and the boss are gone.

Of course the cops'll find out.

Mizuguchi's always been a Ioner.

His going missing won't interest the cops.

But the boss?

That's why he'll be fine...

once the video's back.

This is funny.

What is?

You guys sure got it wrong.

What? Tell me.

You hired Kuno. Mizuguchi threatened him.

That's how it all started.

The boss and I had...

nothing to do with Mizuguchi's plans.

But you tailed me and Ozawa kidnapped my boss.

And probably killed Mizuguchi.

What a boneheaded deal.

You caught on first, and helped me out...

just to outwit Ozawa.

Even though I know nothing.

Mizuguchi had us all dancing to his tune. The late Mizuguchi.

Pisses me off, but you're right.

But you were prudent.

I found out where the tape is.

What do I do?

What to do...

The real truth is... I really was a fan.

Come again.

The real McCoy.

I'd like to see that again.

What was the last thing he gave you?

Excuse me.

Yeah.

You get it?

Congratulations.

Go ahead.

What do I owe?

Going home already? That'll be 1,500 then.

You've been coming out ahead.

You've been losing.

This and... Come again.

Fuck, I never win anything.

Sure it's not rigged?

Is there a problem?

There's a problem.

Hurry up, let's go.

Ambulance! Ambulance! Ambulance! Ambulance!

Right.

You OK, Mizuguchi! Mizuguchi!

Hello, I need an ambulance.

That's right. Shinjuku Ku, Tsunohazu...

Game Parlor "Bon".

I don't know... His head is bleeding...

Right. Please.

Mizuguchi, Mizuguchi.

Are you OK? Can you hear me?

Who's coming?

Hiroki, you go with them.

Who the hell are you?

Sorry for the disruption.

The men who hit your place were actually both cops.

Cops robbing?

Never heard anything so crazy.

We don't want any trouble.

Let's just say it never happened.

Let's settle it.

Cut the crap! Settle! Don't insult me!

I'll take this to court!

That'll damage both of us...

I'll pay you double what you lost. That should do it.

It's not about the money!

Take the money and cool off.

No. I don't want your money.

I'm currently head of a precinct house.

Wow, you run a precinct... So fucking what?

In two years, I'll be promoted... to a position at headquarters.

You've been at this a while, right?

Just think about it.

This can't reach the public.

You think it over. It's better for all of us.

Tit for tat.

Just wait. Wait. You said think it over.

So I'll think it over. Wait.

Hey. Hey.

Hey.

What the hell...?

I met him by chance. The cop that hit me.

I caught him, tortured him and finally he confessed.

I found out the man who bribed Tsumura...

was Kuno, mastermind of the Pachinko world.

I figured I'd shake Kuno down for dough.

So I broke into Tsumura's house...

stole the security camera tape and blackmailed Kuno.

But Kuno hired yakuza to take care of me.

My revenge is a failure.

But I loved you, Catherine. Please remember that.

I can't leave you anything...

but I sincerely hope that you'll keep living a good life. Mizuguchi...

What do you know, Catherine. It's a love letter to you.

Whatever.

I don't care.

Then forget it.

And Rie and Junko too.

Wait.

I'm going with you.

I'm getting cigarettes.

Liar. Take me with you. I don't want us to be apart.

It's the truth. Wait. I'll be right back.

So live your life like a turtle!

Higuchi here. Turned up a burnt corpse.

Been dead three or four days. We think its Mizuguchi.

Call me, skipper. I'm waiting, OK.

Kuno?

I want to give you that tape.

Please come alone.

Let's meet at...

Get into the driver's seat of the red car in front of you.

Nice to meet you, Sakai. Shall we go?

By the way, I'm an ex-boxer.

I'm pretty strong. So no fast moves, Kuno.

Where to?

To the boss.

Sakai's coming, boss.

You called me. You gotta tell me what's going on.

We called you with a question, but...

no one invited you.

Damn. This is the trouble with women. Always got a line.

If you don't know anything, then we've nothing to discuss.

Please go home now.

I can't let the boss or skipper die.

My future's at stake.

Cashing in?

I don't give a hoot about your future.

Future?

I'm talking about something critically important in the here and now.

What?

I love the skipper.

Well so do I!

Hey, I'm older than you are!

Never heard of seniority, damn it!

The precinct called...

What is it!

Sakai's...

We're here. Now what?

I hadn't thought about what to do once we got here.

Where's the tape?

I swap it for the boss.

You're not going to trick me.

Trick...

You're the fucking con artist here.

Say I do trick you, what choice do you have?

You bastard...

Let's go inside.

See the boss...

Take it from there.

You won't get away with this.

That's my line.

Sakai? Come in.

It's me, Kuno. Don't shoot!

Kuno...

Are you OK, boss?

Of course not.

Damn!

Let's go.

Kuno, unfortunately Mizuguchi copied the tape...

and sent it to journalists.

You're too late.

Sorry 'bout that.

Wait, stop!

Skipper!

Boss... I think Mizuguchi was furious.

Actually, he was finished by then.

I was wrong...

Are you OK?

Daddy!

Hello... Oh, it's you.

You pulled it off. Amazing.

Where's the tape?

A locker in Tokyo Tower? The key?

What am I supposed to do without a key?

Hello, hello...

What the...?

For real... Here goes...

My very first police interrogation. Didn't phase me in the least.

You seem to be different Mr. VIP.

Come to think of it... I think I have changed.

Actually, I hid the tape.

As insurance in case Kuno came after us.

I'm sorry I left you in the dark.

Should have ditched it then.

Sorry about Mizuguchi.

Daddy, I need to be independent.

You may feel Ionely, but you'll have to bear it.

Do as you wish.

I'm off then. See you.

Sakai.

Boss, please accept this.

What is it?

Request for leave.

At least 3 months, until the winter. After that...

You're pissed off, Hiroki.

No. It's just...

I want to try doing what I want.

That's all.

Stay for supper.

No, I'm off.

Do what you want to, too.

You know I do.

Oh, you...

Hello. Oh, it's you.

Don't "oh, it's you" me.

Sticking me with that worthless tape.

Figured.

I saw the papers. What an idiot that Kuno was.

Just another poor mediocre bureaucrat.

Now that it's out, there's no one to hide this from.

In other words, it's useless.

What'd I come to Tokyo for?

What? Me? I'm on a ferry.

Gotta get back to feed my wife, kids and the gang.

Of course not...

Say, by the way. Why don't you work for me?

Why the hell would I want to be a yakuza!

How dare you! I put my pride on the line even asking you.

Oh, well...

Stop by if you're ever in Kyoto.

You're too square to still be a bachelor.

Better get a family.

Not that I care.

Gotcha, master yakuza.

Here's a song for you, ho.

Listen, I jog every morning at 8, come home, shower.

Breakfast at the coffee shop at 10, go to work.

Skip lunch, early dinner at 5.

Have 2 beers at 7...

go back to work and head home at 1.

Jigsaw puzzle till bedtime.

That's how I've lived for five whole years.

You won't finish that puzzle.

I don't care.

What do you think about it?

Why not quit?

Will you let me?

You have to say it right.

I'm in love. Marry me.

Directed by AOYAMA Shinji