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A TOEI PRESENTATION

A Toei and Gento-sha Joint Production

SECOND LOVE

Turn off the lights.

Excuse me, can you please turn off the lights?

- What? - What is it?

The flowers are about to die from the heat.

Just bring some other flowers.

Can you please just turn off the lights?

- Otherwise, I'll take it home. - All right, let's take a break.

Turn off the lights!

Look at this. I feel so bad.

- What? Nothing's wrong. - Touch it.

It's actually really hot.

Can't something done about the light?

It can't be helped. We've dimmed it as much as we could already.

- Miss Kazumi, come have a look. - All right.

- That flower there. - Yes.

If we were to put it there, isn't it missing some colors?

To the right.

- Yoko! - Yes?

- There are succulents in the wagon, right? - Should I bring them?

Yes, and the palms too. They're in the back seat.

Planning: Tatsu Yoshida, Katsuhiro Maeda

Screenplay: Akiko Tanaka, Yoichi Higashi

Get on both sides.

- What were these flowers called? - Pansy orchids.

All right, can we test it without the pansy orchids?

Cast:

- Let's go! - Yes, all right!

Reiko Ohara

- Junko! - Yes!

Kaoru Kobayashi

Come here.

Reiko Nakamura

Kenzo Kawarasaki Tokuma Nishioka, Hatsunori Hasegawa

With energy. Lots of energy.

Miyoko Akaza, Akiko Kitamura Michiko Araki

Ryoji Nakamura, Koen Okumura Karuna, Misuzu Yoshida, Sachiko Ito

All right, let's do a test run. With lots of energy.

Hirokazu Inoue, Akira Hanaue, Taro Mochizuki Kenji Shiiya, Genji Kawai, Shinobu Tsuruta

Let's do the test, then!

Daisuke Iijima, Tomoo Tomokane, Keijiro Shiga Shinsuke Kawamichi, Tetsuyuki Wakabayashi, Yuko Chiba

Ready. Start!

Mitsue Isa, Rieko Saito, Nami Yamaguchi Seiji Murakami, Hiroshi Sakai

Keiko Matsumoto, Kei Iino Masamune Issei, Nami Yamaguchi, J. Pickers Band

Noboru Matsuhashi Sakura Kamo

Joji Ai

Directed by: Yoichi Higashi

Thank you for your hard work!

I was dying in there. When you get these back in the greenhouse,

can you have Mr. Tsuda look at them?

- Got it. - Please apologize for me.

- Okay! - Oh, and...

Tell him I said I won't forgive him if he's mean to you.

I can't say such a thing!

- "I can't say such a thing"! - Hey!

- Tomorrow at 10am, do you remember? - I'll come pick up at 9:30am.

Great, thank you.

Thank you for your hard work. Take care.

Kazumi!

- Great job. - That was great, thank you.

Really? Please call us again.

- Next time, you come on as a guest. - Oh, come on!

Oh, I'm doing a show. Please come if you can.

- That's impressive. - You too, Mr. Yabe.

- Thanks. - Please take them.

Well, thanks for the hard work!

- Want me to take you to the station? - It's okay, I'll get a cab.

Be careful, then. Thanks for your hard work.

- Ah, Miss Hinata. - Yes.

Are you usually regular?

- For the most part. - I see.

The results aren't in, so I can't tell yet.

- I see. - So...

Come back in a week if you still haven't gotten it.

- Yes. - Then, we'll be able to tell.

- Make an appointment for her. - Yes.

Is 11 AM a week from now okay?

- Yes, thank you very much. - Please, take care.

- Take care. - Next, please.

- Here. Mandolin. - Thank you.

I like how this place is always calm.

That's because you have good taste.

I love the fact that it isn't flashy.

I don't like things that look more expensive than they are.

Things that cost 10.000 yen should look like they costed 1.000 yen.

- That tree looks expensive, right? - Depends on who looks at it.

Here. This is for Miki's birthday.

It's amazing how you remember somebody else kid's birthday.

How about me?

Grazie!

But I want the real deal.

Okay. Do you want one now?

- Oh, no... - You're such a coward.

Say, aren't you going to have kids?

Why?

Getting remarried makes you think about these things, no?

Should I have your child, Tomoharu?

Stop!

Are you going to betray your husband?

I would never do that. I love Hideo.

I just don't get you. You're so complex and bizarre.

You see, having kids for a woman means

having her own child.

- So, it doesn't matter who the father is? - I didn't say that.

It wouldn't be so bad if the father were you, Tomoharu.

No, no. No kids. It's better without kids.

Just like before.

I'll think about it.

That's amazing. You're a pro.

- This doesn't come close to being a pro. - But if you compare it with before...

You sure have talent.

Dear, can you pick up the phone?

Yes, Hinata speaking.

Hello? Hinata speaking. Who is this?

Hey!

What's wrong?

- It's that phone call again. - What?

The guy who hangs up without saying anything.

Why is it a guy? He doesn't say anything, right?

The guy didn't think I would answer. That's why he hung up.

And that's why it's a guy?

Are you going to make me say it? Are you going to pretend like you don't know?

But we don't know who it is. It could be a mistake.

Nobody makes that many mistakes.

He's a pathetic guy.

Wait, dear.

Dear. What do you mean by that?

I slipped up.

Say what you mean. Come on!

I don't like this. Say what you mean!

Is it okay? To say what I really want to say?

Go ahead, say it.

What is up with you? You're always like this.

When things aren't favorable for you, you lock yourself in your room.

When are you going to grow up? I'm the one forced to grow up!

Do you plan on being together? Open up! I'm serious!

Open it!

- Stop it! - It's too late.

Come on, let me hear it.

You... you... What do you want?

- About what? - I can't believe this.

What were we talking about? Go ahead!

This is a house we're renting.

The door can be fixed any time. Your annoying personality needs attending right now!

All right. The phone call was just a mistake.

- Is that good? - What do you mean, good?

- Apologize. - Just let me be.

Apologize now!

Why do I have to?

Stop trying to frighten me pretending to be dead.

It's tasteless.

Gross! What are you thinking?!

But didn't you think I was actually dead for a second?

Since when has this become a habit?

- Ever since I joined the company. - Liar.

You said since you were in elementary school the other day.

Then, don't ask again.

Hey, have you ever had sex in the water?

- That's not possible! - Then, how about inside a car?

You have! I know you have!

I didn't say such a thing.

Stop. What's gotten into you today? Not here.

Then, let's get into bed.

- Are you ready for your show? - Pretty much.

What is this?

The door bell rang right now.

Huh?

Who is there?

Who might you be?

Excuse me. Is this the Takahashi residence?

No, it's not! Look at the name plate!

Do you know where the Takahashi residence is?

No clue!

It's next door! Next door!

Who the hell is that guy?

And we were having such a good time...

- Should we stop? - No way...

I'm completely deflated.

Don't say that...

Not anymore.

- What's the temperature today? - Seven degrees, probably.

- It's warm. - It's cold.

Let's go!

- Good morning! - Good morning!

- Almost everything is set up already. - Really? Thank you.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Come as soon as you can.

- See you later. - Bye.

She would always be running around looking like a construction worker.

I can't tell the difference between her and a gardener, you know.

I mean a gardener is a respectable profession.

But I have no clue what a green coordinator is.

It's not very popular yet, so...

If you look at her pieces, you can probably tell,

but the level of her work is completely different from ours.

- Is that so? - Yes.

We no longer live in an age where people just have plants in the room.

- Right, Yoko? - Yes, that's right!

- Excuse me. - This way.

I'll go look over there.

Really? Thank you.

What do you think, mom? Take a look.

Isn't it cute?

I don't know. It looks like a goldfish booth at a festival.

Don't say that. I'm envisioning bubbles for this.

- Kazumi! - What is it?

I like this one.

- This? - I want it.

It'll be a bit pricey.

You're not giving it to me?

Of course not, this is a joint venture with a nursery. But I can sell it to you.

You told me you'd give me the one that I want after the show.

- You drive a hard bargain, sis. - You're so stingy.

Kazumi.

- Congratulations! This is amazing for your first show! - Miki, you came!

- Really? Thank you! - I'm shocked!

- Did you like anything? - Oh, I'm redoing the floor and the entrance.

Is there something good?

Come take a look.

Let's see. What would be good? How about a kapok tree?

Wow, it's a jungle in here.

Wouldn't it look good at a hot springs inn?

She'd be upset if she heard that.

Do you like baths in jungles?

If that's the case, I know a great place in Ibusuki, Kyushu.

Right? Let's go.

Excuse me, can I ask a few more questions?

- Of course. - I'll see you later.

- Hey, you're coming today, right? The party. - Yes, I'll be there. Bye now.

- You mentioned earlier... - Yes.

I understood the bulk of your business.

But when I look at your works,

I can't help but get the impression that they're very high end.

Is that so? I don't think that way.

It makes me think that they can only be put in a pretty spacious home,

or a wealthy person's living room...

These are all for the show, but that doesn't mean they go straight into people's homes.

We live in a rabbit cage. The best we can do is one plant.

What does a green coordinator mean to those types of people?

I wonder.

- I ask if it's necessary to go that far... - Oh, it's never a necessity.

I'll head out now.

- Really? - Yes.

- Ah, hello. - Oh, Hideo.

- I'm sorry for the intrusion. - How have you been?

- Oh, you're so late! - Is this your husband?

- Yes. - Do you ride a motorcycle?

- I do. - What's the model?

- It's called VF and a 750cc. - Wow.

Wow?

Dear, this is Ms. Hattori from the magazine "Junon".

Nice to meet you. Would it be all right if I interview your husband too?

Let's talk over there. Come with me.

Oh! I didn't think you'd come. Thank you.

- What do you think? - It's pretty good.

- Really? - Yeah.

- Is there anything you like? - Are you giving it to me?

- I can't, but I can sell it to you now. - Okay.

Doesn't it feel unnatural?

But, in that case, if you didn't go to a concert,

and listened to music at home instead, that would be unnatural as well.

Ah, I guess you're right.

I'm an architect and the house I'm building now

has green incorporated into the interior design from the beginning.

Is that how things are, these days?

I believe so, yeah.

- I would love to see that house. - You can see it anytime.

Please take me there now.

- Right now? - Yes.

But I'm on a bike, so...

Please let me ride on the back, okay?

That's fine, but will you be okay?

Yes, Yama, you follow us in the car, all right?

- Where are we going? - We'll find out. Let's go.

- It's near the traffic light at Seijo 2-chome. - All right.

He knows where it is, so let's just go.

This is it. There's nothing in it, but...

- It felt good. - Were you cold?

It was cold.

You should have come in the car.

My hands were so cold.

- See? - Yes...

In that case, you put your hands together and rub them together.

What the hell were you doing? You guys just left me.

- You found the place, right? - What is this place? There's nothing here.

Nothing's in here yet, but just like you leave a space for a chandelier or furniture...

Can you see that space? It's oddly open, right?

That space is for a green interior.

I couldn't possibly do my job here.

Green is better as a rental.

We can swap from time to time and it's cheaper than electricity.

- Are you doing business here, Mr. Tsuda? - No

- I'm telling the truth, everybody is going rental. - We get it already.

Are there any plants that do better with the light? I can't do my job if I can't put light on them.

That's not possible. Aren't films these days okay without so much light?

You know what? Never mind. No use talking to you.

Mr. Isomura, why don't you properly explain it to her?

So, then, can your beauty salon cut men's hair well?

- You're so old fashioned. - Of course!

- Half of our customers are men. - Really?

- You should research a bit more before you speak. - Maybe I'll go to have my hair cut...

Aren't beauty salon's expensive? I can't have my husband visit beauty salons that often.

Kazumi, I need to go home.

You're leaving?

Oh, it's late, why don't we all go home soon?

I'll have Mr. Tsuda take me home.

- Really? - Yes.

- Thank you, Mr. Tsuda. - I'll take everyone home, please come with us.

- But there's too many of us. - Everyone lives nearby, so it's okay.

- Really? - Then, Miki sits on my lap.

- How about you, Kazumi? - I'll get a cab.

Really?

Thank you so much today! It was a great day.

- Thank you for the food. - Thank you.

- Are you going home? There's still a lot more coming. - You two take your time and eat.

Thank you for everything.

Kazumi, your husband didn't show today.

- Bye, then! - Thank you.

- See you. - Good night.

Thank you.

Excuse me, we're closing now.

Shall we drink?

- Well, just one more. - All right.

- Great job. - Thank you.

- Your husband didn't show up. - He's probably drinking somewhere.

- Will it be okay? - What?

- How many years has it been? Since you got married? - Almost two years.

- Is it going well? - Of course!

I see.

What? You sound like you don't want it to be going well.

No, it's not like that.

Not again! I said I don't like you pretending to be dead.

Why are you dressed like this? Come on!

No...

Hey, you!

Dear! Dear!

Um... Um... I think someone's dead in our kitchen...

My name's Kazumi Hinata.

No, it's Hideo Hinata...

It's 3-2-26, Nakahara Mitaka.

Please hurry! Please, come now!

I'm home!

- Dear, hurry up! - What? What is it?

- Please, come and look! - I'm sleepy.

- Come! - What is it?

Do you know this man?

Who is this?

I don't know. I think he's dead!

Dead?

Hey, is it someone you know? Take a look!

No clue.

I called the police... What the hell is going on?

Wait a minute.

Is this that guy?

- What do you mean? - You know!

That guy who hangs up the phone. Your ex-husband.

Why would he be here?!

- He's more... - It's not him.

Do you want to say that he's a better looking man?

What are you saying, at a time like this?!

Is this for real?

I can't...

I wonder if he was drinking here?

I think so.

But still... It's strange that the window is open.

Oh, this would have been easy to open.

Where was the husband?

In Shibuya.

You said you returned home once. Was there anything suspicious, then?

No, I just came home to drop off my bike to go out drinking. I didn't come inside.

So, you were all alone after you left the show?

- I was with a friend. - So, you came to drop off the bike with your friend?

My friend was already at the bar.

Oh, I see.

This was in the pocket.

"I'm going to make it clear today. I need a divorce, I can't go on like this".

Mam, does it ring any bells?

I have no clue. It's the first time I'm seeing that man.

- Was that it? - Yes.

Is there something that rings a bell for you?

- What do you mean by that? - Nothing.

How much was in this bottle?

I believe we just opened it.

I guess he drank it all. I'll send it to the lab just in case.

Yes.

We might contact you again for some questioning.

- Please be cooperative in that case. - All right.

Would you like me to talk about my ex-husband?

I've already heard, so it's okay.

I do think that maybe it's my ex-husband that calls.

He regrets breaking up with me.

He was a lot older, so he treated me a like a daughter.

- I just didn't have an identity. - I already heard that.

So, I know those phone calls are annoying for you, but...

I feel sorry for him too.

What is he doing now?

When we broke up, he was managing a warehouse.

But I don't know what he's doing now.

But he's not the type to come barging into his ex-wife's home.

Why not? A guy who makes such phone calls?

Their age doesn't match. The guy over there was young.

I'm sorry. I didn't mean it.

I married a man I love the most.

I don't believe that was a mistake.

- Good morning. - You're Miss Hinata, right?

Yes.

There's a few questions I'd like to ask about yesterday.

I have to go to work, so please be quick.

It will only take a minute.

The man that died in your home was Mr. Hanamura.

He was a teacher of a nearby after school program.

Is that so?

There are a few kids in this neighborhood that went too. Do you know any?

No, we don't have kids and I've really never seen him.

I'm in a hurry.

We just don't get it.

Why would he need to break an entry into a stranger's home,

and drink a whole bottle of sake?

I would love to ask that question myself.

About that writing on the memo. You really have no idea?

There's some more questions.

I don't have any friends that are teachers and I don't know anything about that memo.

The only thing he took was sake. I have work so excuse me.

- Mam. - Mam.

- I need a water spray bottle. - Yes.

- Miss Kazumi... - Tape.

About those men earlier...

- Scissors. - Yes.

Hey, I heard about the dead body.

- Hey, Miki, how does it look? - Huh? Oh, yes.

- And, what was it like? - Later.

When you have the renovation plan, let me know. Bye.

- Hey. - Yoko, we're leaving.

- Yes. - Kazumi!

Thank you!

I told you I'll be back in the office by 4 PM.

I don't have a lot of time, so I asked them for this location.

- Are you done with the petition? - Yeah.

It's exhausting to deal with politicians. It takes nerves and money.

Money, huh?

It's the same for your business too, right?

This is some house. You're building it?

All I smell is cement.

I thought you wanted to make wooden houses.

Yeah, kind of.

Something like the five towers of Horyuji?

I haven't thought about taking it that far.

Would you come back to Wakayama?

- Go back? - Do you want to come help with the family business?

Dad grew old all of a sudden and my leg... It gets in the way of work.

I'd like to do architecture. With wood.

There will be more chances in the countryside than in Tokyo.

I've been thinking of going back at least once.

Is that so? Let's talk, then.

Aren't you going to stay over at our place?

No, everyone is staying at the same hotel, so another time.

How is it being married to an older woman?

We're at our peak, I guess.

The peak? You say funny things.

Isn't it like someone holding a grudge against Hideo at work?

Or maybe he had an affair with a woman,

and the husband came to get back at him by dying.

Mother, you watch too much TV.

Say, what do you have against him?

You still don't know the cause of death yet, right?

That's suicide, it's obvious.

It sounds like you don't want things between us to work out.

That's not true. I just don't like him too much.

- Excuse me. - Yes?

- Is Miss Nobuko here? - Who's asking?

Well, I heard she's having a concert tonight...

I'm sorry, but we don't give out information.

- Good evening. - Ah, how are you?

Is that for me?

Thank you.

You're a woman of many faces.

Tonight is my second live. All original songs.

So, which one is your real job?

Let's go have a drink when I'm done.

How about your crew?

They all brought friends. See you later!

Stay until the end. Bye bye!

Are you ready?

- Yeah! - Are you ready?

Yeah!

Let it burn!

Everybody go with the flow, Feels so fine in the head

It's a fun Saturday night, Dance all night long

Bright neon lights in the city

Let's do tonight as hard as we can

Finish that glass of Jack Daniels

And everything will start looking bright

Hey! Hey! Hey! Woo!

Jump into the night

Hey! Hey! Hey! Woo!

Let's sing a song

Everybody go with the flow, Feels so fine in the head

It's a fun Saturday night, Dance all night long

A whisper to your ear

Are you at it again?

Quit it already.

I'm surprised you didn't get caught when you've been drinking.

- I made sure I cooled off first. - I see.

Did the police say anything?

The guy that died here was a teacher.

A teacher? Why would he be here?

They want to link me to him somehow.

- And the cause of death? - I didn't ask.

But, in any case, what was that memo?

You really don't know?

- You sound like the detective. - What do you mean?

It could be your lover's boyfriend, right?

Don't change the subject!

What do you mean I'm changing the subject?

- This situation... - Stop, that's for the dishes.

Where did you go today, dear?

What are you talking about?

If you're going to go out with a woman, take her seriously.

I won't forgive you if you do it just for fun.

Fall madly in love and go wherever you'd like.

- What's with this conversation? - It's just like I said.

Why don't you get off your high horse?

Men don't get any subtle.

Stop generalizing!

Then, should I say "you" don't get any subtle?

No.

- What? - I don't want to tonight.

What's the matter? What are you mad about?

I'm not mad about anything.

- That's fine, I'll leave. - Idiot! If you want to leave, leave!

- It's a divorce! - What?!

Mommy!

- What are you doing? Cut it out! - What the hell?!

I wonder what that was about? That guy that died.

Thank you. Please go ahead. I'll be right there.

Yes, please be careful.

- Thank you. - Have a great trip.

Don't drink too much, all right? Your brother can drink.

It'll be fine.

But is it true that that guy died of acute alcohol poisoning?

That's what the police said.

It's unreal.

Sudden deaths are common these days. You be careful too.

I told you the other day when we were having breakfast together.

"Hey, let's go to Nikko together".

- I don't remember that. - Right, you don't change a bit.

- Weren't the people at the office mad? - I have plenty of paid holidays accumulated.

Who would have thought you'd say you want to go home so sudden?

- Is your mother coming? - Yes, she's coming today.

It's all right.

- Don't forget to lock the doors and windows. - I know.

Don't have an affair.

I'm always serious if I do.

You should go to work.

Okay, I will now. Be careful.

Hideo, you're back.

- I'm home. - Welcome back.

- Hey! - Yeah, I'm back.

Is Mr. Hanamura your teacher?

I see. Does your mother go to Eikojuku too?

Does he come to your home too?

Has he been to your home?

- Mommy! - What's wrong?

You're Ms. Takahashi, yes?

I suppose you know about Mr. Hanamura of Eikojuku.

It's the man who died next door the other day.

He was our teacher's daughter.

I wanted to ask you some questions about that. It won't take long.

But I have nothing to tell you.

Mr. Hanamura was the teacher of the after school program that my daughter goes to.

That's what I want to ask about inside.

I have nothing to tell you.

- It's not a bid deal. - You go play over there.

I really don't have anything to say.

What's wrong? Tired?

How old is this tree?

Let's see, I guess about 30 years old.

It feels refreshing here, somehow.

The air is good, right?

Yeah, the air is really good.

Are you really destroying that?

It's no good anyway.

It feels like a waste.

If you're coming home, I can make a house for you.

I'll think about it.

It's freezing cold.

- What is this? - That's something...

I made when I was about your age.

It's a waste.

I'll make you a new one, okay?

- All right, make me one. - Okay!

Hideo, the bath is ready.

Yes.

- Good morning. - Ah, good morning.

- How is your trash search going? - How dare you call it trash?

- Good morning. - Hey, Yoko!

- Yes. - I'll take this orchid.

Yes.

- Oh, and this benjamin too. - Yes.

- Heave-ho! - And next...

Hey, this is 45.000 yen, but how low can you go?

- I don't really negotiate... - Come on, how low?

- How much? - 43.000 yen.

No, a bit more.

- 38.000 yen. - Okay! I'll get it.

- Yoko! - Yes!

What are you doing? Stop that.

- Does it look cool? - It sure does.

- Thank you, I'll take these. - Thank you, you're welcome.

Yoko, make sure you don't give too much water.

What is this? What is this lamp?

What is this? This is a trumpet. Where did you get these from?

I asked for plants.

Like the ones at a beauty salon where the leaves are cascading.

Why does it looks like a museum in here?

Is it in the way?

Oh, are you the plant coordinator?

No, I was just asked by the nursery.

If you don't like them, I'll take them back.

Oh, can you hold a minute?

Right, I guess it's not so bad. I'm not used to it yet, though.

- Have you been doing this long? - Yes.

How much do you make a month? I'm guessing not so much.

It depends on the orders I get.

I see. You look like that now, but if you dress up, you'd look lovely.

Why don't you work here? Girls these days have no class.

- I've been looking for someone like you. - I don't really...

Well, I guess it's a bit sudden.

Come whenever you please.

- Here's my business card. - Thank you.

Seriously, think about it. Thank you for coming.

Thank you for your patronage. This is Atami. Atami.

Please make sure to take all your belongings with you.

For those of you using the Ito Line, please use the underpass and get on at Track #1.

Departing at 3:19 PM...

- Don't be embarrassed. - Not really.

I'm a witch, you see.

Really?

When I first saw you, I decided to sleep with you.

Why do you laugh?

Aura.

What?

If you betray me, something awful will happen to you.

- I thought witches don't fall in love. - But we make men fall in love.

You can go home now.

I'm going to close.

I'm sorry for staying so long. I'll go home when I finish this.

It's okay, stay for a bit.

Is she part-time help?

Yeah, from time to time.

Classic music at a Jazz Cafe, huh?

There are days when I don't want to listen to jazz. Especially on a day like today.

What kind of day is that?

A day when an amazing woman...

is staring at her beer.

It turned out to be a bad day thanks to the detectives.

I'm sorry.

But they figured out that the man was having an affair with the next door neighbor, right?

The next door neighbor is fighting about a divorce over that now.

But they still can't figure out why he came to our house.

- How do you know about their divorce? - I can hear them.

Oh, that must be it.

Huh?

He was watching the Takahashi family from your window.

No way!

You said their bathroom is right by your window, right?

He was listening to the woman take a bath.

- Would he do such a thing? - There are all sorts of people.

The man is quietly watching.

But, then, the husband came in.

Right? When the husband and wife wash each others' backs and stuff?

And that's when the man starts to lose it.

And found the bottle of sake that was just opened.

That man most likely can't drink at all.

I see.

I'd like to let the police know that.

Don't you believe me?

- There's no proof, though. - Of course, it's all a supposition.

We can only understand how a man died through imagination.

Even someone who died in a car accident,

no one really knows what actually happened at that moment.

Shall we go?

I was waiting.

Come again with that young man.

You idiot!

You're a bad person.

Young people have no heart.

And yet you're dating a young one.

I guess having no heart is not too bad.

Let's walk!

What are you wishing for?

I wish for a healthy baby. I hope it's a mistake.

I don't mind either way.

Say, let's go.

To a hotel.

You're pregnant, after all.

You're due date is November 20th.

Please, come back in about three weeks. We'll run tests again.

Yes.

- Take care, then. - Thank you very much.

I did ask to mix the Western and Eastern aesthetics,

but this is basically all East.

Say, Hinata.

You designed this after listening to Mr. Kuwahara's request, yes?

That's right.

The request was definitely to blend the West and East and that's what I intended,

but it proved to be impossible structurally.

So, I decided to maximize the benefits of wood and its mechanics.

That was my thinking...

But I can tell that this would cost too much money.

I'd say that, as a design, it looks very interesting, however...

I'm the one living there, though.

Yes, I get that.

I understand the enthusiasm of the architect,

but I didn't ask for a work of art.

Yes, I understand.

Hinata, why don't you listen to Mr. Kuwahara's request again,

and redo everything?

- This one looks like a potato, right? - That's right, but not the kind you eat.

- Not the kind you eat? - No.

So, you really can't eat it?

Not necessarily. You can.

When you eat it, you might get hives.

Or just by touching... Oh! You have it!

In any case, you did well for yourself. Such a beautiful wife.

And this beautiful home too.

Don't be jealous just because you live in an apartment.

But we have to move in the future.

Why?

We're just renting and the owner is coming back from the US.

And do you know where you're going?

Well, about that...

I might go back home and become a carpenter.

What are you talking about? An architect turning into a carpenter?

Don't make fun of carpenters. He's totally crazy for trees these days.

I wouldn't say I'm crazy about them.

This is pine, right?

Yes, it is a pine but not just any pine.

What were they called, mam?

That? It's an Araucaria or some people call it Cunningam.

That's right. Do you know why you keep this in the kitchen?

- You can use it in cooking. - That's right.

We just built a new home the other day and have this one too.

Really? Maybe I'll get one too.

- It's not very fragrant. - Stop, don't do that.

- You use the fruit of the plant. - Oh, the fruit, you say?

This is really good. You want to try?

- Oh, really? - It's good.

Hey, what the hell is this?

I hear your wife does pretty well.

She just has an expensive hobby.

She must have lots of customers.

Be careful how you phrase that.

I'll get some ice.

Hey.

Hey, the ice isn't ready.

- Really? - I told you to get some.

You said you'd get some.

Ah, that's fine, I'll just have it straight.

I'm sorry about it. You're the only one that complains.

- Don't worry. - Forgive me.

Hello, Hinata speaking.

Hello? Who is speaking?

It is him again. Are you listening to me?

It is your ex husband calling again!

It's a mistake.

That again? Just admit it!

Admit what?

It was a long time ago! Am I supposed to apologize?

Hey, stop it.

You can't even break up with a man properly and you think you can be independent? Don't make me laugh!

You may have a cool title like "Green Coordinator",

but all you do is recommend plants to those who think it's interesting. And you won't have kids.

You're going to live for your job? You think that's something to brag about?

- Hey, Hinata! - You're making a fool out of yourself.

Yeah, I'm not cool, but are there any couple's that are actually cool?

That's taking it a bit too far, no?

What is it that you actually do?

You deal with wealthy people in the city, and their shops and homes.

You bring them little trees here and there and they're like, "Oh my place now looks worthy too".

You just satisfy their vanity.

It's all fake! It's the same as putting clothes on dogs!

You like trees? That's fine and all.

But does someone who loves cats make shamisen?

Someone who loves shamisen should make shamisen,

but would someone who loves cats make shamisen? Trees grow outside.

They breathe in air! You put them in a pot and bring them inside.

You decorate them with a bunch of stuff,

and you call yourself a coordinator? Stop pretending!

All you're doing is mixing up bits and pieces of nature to please yourself!

Just look at that plant. It's crying!

That's a bit much coming from you, Hinata.

Then, how about what you do? You're just playing with dead trees...

Shut up! Be quiet! That's not what I'm talking about.

You have nothing to do with it!

My job... My trees...

My... My life!

You have a probem with it?

- Why don't we go? - Yeah, let's go.

Hey, Kazumi, I'm going home. I'll come back when you two have calmed down.

Don't leave, okay? I'm telling you not to go, please.

I'm sorry, but I really want you to stay and listen.

My husband is not pissed at my job.

It's something else.

Ever since that corpse showed up in our home, something has changed.

Who brought that corpse here?

Was it you?

Maybe it was me.

I'm... thirty two years old. I love my husband.

I... I...

I'm going to be a mother in November.

It all feels strange, somehow.

A tree shows up in my dream and talks to me.

As I listen to that voice...

my job and my life with you...

are all good things.

Even if you sleep with another woman, that's a good thing.

To age and to die someday...

Everything that happens to me in this lifetime is a good thing.

That's what the tree tells me.

However, when I wake up...

I can't hear the tree anymore.

Should you...

fall in love with someone else...

I would suffer.

I wonder how I can feel like I do in the dream?

I want to learn how to feel like I do in my dream.

I...

I wiped the place the corpse was many times.

The kitchen is so big...

It just goes on forever...

I wipe and wipe and keep wiping...

I get lost in the kitchen.

I feel lost.

I said too much.

I ruined our party.

I'm the one who is feeling trapped,

and everything I said to you is actually what I meant to tell myself.

I'm going to have the baby.

When did you find out?

Yesterday.

I'm not going to run away.

What? Say it.

You have a wife and kids and no intention of leaving them.

I know. You don't have to worry, mother.

Why do you show up here, Mr. Isomura?

- Good morning! - Ah, good morning!

Hey, I'm here.

So, you were here.

What do you mean here? I thought I turned into an invisible person.

Sit down.

I'm glad.

Of what?

It's nothing.

What happened? Calling me out of the blue.

Did you want to elope?

The deed is done.

Huh?

Since you're here, buy me tea or something.

- Do you mean this? - Yes, yes.

- Like this? - Yes, that's good.

- Lke this, right? - Yes, good.

- Pick up the receiver. - Yes.

That's right.

Are you all right?

I'm all right, sorry.

- Maybe we don't need it anymore? - No.

I'll prepare something else, so please wait.

Do you have a replacement?

It's not the same, but... Yoko.

Yes!

That's right, three months.

Yes.

It's fine. I have a slight cold.

There are women who have their first baby at forty these days. It's true.

Yes. Right.

I'll go and visit soon to learn everything.

You'll come and live with me if that happens, right, mother?

Yes, but you will have to get along with Hideo.

He's going to be a father soon. Yes, please.

Yes.

Here.

You... how do I say it?

I guess it has nothing to do with you.

- When you're done, shall we go drinking? - Yes, let's go.

Hey, Nobuko, you had a date with me, remember?

I changed my mind. I can't help it.

I heard you went on a trip with Nobuko.

You should stop messing with someone else's woman.

Someone else's woman, huh?

You have a beautiful wife! What more do you want?

Stop talking nonsense. You're funny.

- I'll go on ahead and wait for you. - Yes, wait for me.

What the hell are you doing?!

How much is it?

- Are you going home? - Another time.

Let me see... 2.000 yen.

Let's see each other again, okay?

What happened, little Rinko?

My dad hit my mom and they're fighting.

I'm so sad...

Really now? That's a problem.

Come sit over here, little Rinko.

- Do you drink a juice? - I don't want it.

How come? Come on, drink one.

Welcome home. Look, the girl from next door.

Her parents are fighting. Play with her a bit.

- Good evening. - Good evening.

- What's your name again? - Rinko.

I see. Can you write it?

That's impressive!

- What grade are you in? - In second grade.

I see. Wait just a moment.

Here's your juice.

Here, can you put it together? Like this.

Like this.

- Will you be able to do it, little Rinko? - Here you go.

It's a bit difficult.

You got this part. Right here.

Coming!

Who is it?

I'm sorry it's so late, but I thought maybe my daughter Rinko...

Yes, she's here.

Rinko, come here! You shouldn't be here, it's late.

- Don't worry, we're fine. - But...

Come here, Rinko!

Your mother is calling. You have to go home.

Here.

Let's play again another time, little Rinko.

- I'm sorry to trouble you. - Don't worry about it.

And, about the other day...

Did the police come and say anything?

Yes, the police has been so chatty.

I...

I have nothing to do with that man...

Excuse me now.

Bye bye, little Rinko. See you later!

- Dear. - Huh?

You got dumped by a woman, didn't you?

Mommy.

- Oh! - Be careful!

- Auntie! - Hi, little Rinko, here you go.

Good morning!

You should at least have one.

I already have a kid and I can make it on my own without a man.

Can a kid make up for a man?

- Now that you say it, maybe not. - No?

Mommy, can you please get this?

Wow, that's cute. I'll buy it for you later.

There are many cute things, so go take a look.

Girls are so cute.

She's actually not my ex-husband's kid.

I never got to tell him.

- Really? - Well, it's too late now.

Hey, is your child Tomoharu's?

What are you talking about?

Hey!

- Ah, you scared me! - What are you up to?

Nothing at all.

- Look! - How do you do?

It's the lady who gave you the gift the other day.

I'm an old maid.

- Thank you. - No problem.

- Thank you for helping my husband all the time. - Not at all.

When are you giving me the fern?

- I'll deliver it soon. - I see.

- Really? - Yes.

- See you, then. - Yes.

Goodbye. Bye bye, little Miku.

Goodbye!

Are you all right?

- She's fine, let's go! - Are you all right?

It hurts...

Yes. Is that so?

Nakahara Hospital, right?

Wait a moment.

My wife is pregnant now. How is the baby?

Yes, I understand. I'll be right there.

Hinata speaking.

Hello? It's Nobuko.

Ah, it's you.

I'm nearby. I want to see you.

I can't right now.

Is your wife there?

That's not it, but my wife hurt herself and she's in the hospital.

- I have to go right now. - That's troublesome.

I'm sorry, but I'll talk to you some other time.

I don't know about that.

Aura.

I got the "Mother and Child Handbook".

It doesn't say "Father" anywhere.

It's written somewhere in small letters.

I would want a girl if possible.

How about you?

Which way are you going? It's this way.

Planning: Tatsu Yoshida, Katsuhiro Maeda

Screenplay: Akiko Tanaka, Yoichi Higashi

Cinematography: Koichi Kawakami Lighting: Hidenori Isozaki

Art Direction: Ikuro Ayabe Recording: Yukio Kubota

Editing: Keiko Ichihara Assistant Director: Takeshi Kurihara

Music: Michi Tanaka, J.A. Seazer

Directed by: Yoichi Higashi