Original subtitles

The rapid train is passing through track number one.

Please stay behind the white line.

Good-bye.

I'm so tired of those sweets from Kyoto.

I know.

I can't stand the cinnamon.

It's so stinky.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Some sweets from Kyoto?

Cinnamon is so good for your health. Probably good for colds too.

Maybe later.

- Just eat it later. - Thank you.

Did you witness it?

- What? - When the guy jumped.

Weren't you late because of the train accident?

I haven't witnessed one yet.

- May I? - I can manage it.

Never mind, never mind.

Thank you.

- Would you like some more? - Could I?

- Cinnamon is good for you. - Thank you.

Auntie.

Mika-chan?

Did you call me earlier?

Your mother called.

Seriously?

That bitch.

So, what happened?

There's something I need to talk to you about.

Why don't you come to my work for lunch? I'll text you the address.

Okay. Got it.

Yoshiko-san, we'll miss you here.

Oh, no. Don't embarrass me!

Even after my retirement, just for you I will bring sweets sometimes.

Really?

Ms. Kawashima.

Are you okay?

Why don't you quit smoking?

Sweets are better.

Welcome home, Your Highness.

“Your Highness.”

Is Mika Ogawa working right now?

Mika-san? Yes.

Mika-san, someone's here to see you.

Auntie!

I took half a day off.

Did you catch a cold? Are you okay?

Please let me escort you to your seat. This way, please.

I'll add some milk for you.

When you want me to stop, please say “meow” like a little kitty.

Meow.

- Sugar? - No, thank you.

I'll put a magic spell on it for you.

Become more delicious. Become more delicious.

Meow. Meow. Smooch.

Please try it.

Delicious.

So my mom called you?

- Yeah. - What did she say?

Are you in trouble?

She told me not to get involved.

She wants to control everything. No wonder that man left her.

That man? You mean your father?

Auntie, is it true that you and my father were dating first?

Why would you ask such a question?

Auntie, why haven't you ever been married?

None of your business.

Anyway, what did you want to talk about today?

Auntie, I need a big favor from you.

I want you to take an English class for me.

English class?

I've been going to this class for six months and it's great,

but I really need money right now.

So I decided to quit the class.

I had to pay one year's fees in advance.

I tried to get my money back, but couldn't.

They are a bunch of yakuzas.

But they said I can transfer the lessons to someone else.

Right?

- How much is it? - 600,000 Yen.

600,000 Yen!

Auntie, I beg you, please. I really need that money, Auntie.

I'll change your diapers when you are really, really old.

Please, please, please.

Since you took the day off, why don't you just go now?

Here you go. Free trial.

It's literally across the street.

Excuse me.

I'm here for a free trial.

Oh, yes.

My niece, Mika Ogawa, referred me.

Please fill out this form. Just your name and phone number will do.

She's here for a free trial.

Okay, please proceed to Room 301.

Room 301?

All the way in the back, behind the curtain.

Where is Room 301?

I'm Mika Ogawa's aunt.

I'm here for a free trial.

Kawashima Setsuko.

Looks good on you.

I'm sorry.

I forgot to return this.

He suggests we practice together.

How long have you been taking this class?

I just started after my wife died.

So it's been four months or so.

I'm sorry about your wife.

It's okay.

How about you, Lucy? Are you married?

No.

I'm dating though.

What's your real name, Lucy?

My name is Setsuko Kawashima.

My name is Komori. Takeshi Komori.

Just started recently. I was a detective before.

Detective?

We have an announcement to make.

Due to an accident near Kinshicho station,

the Sobu line is significantly delayed.

- I'll be going now. - Yes.

- Hello? - Hello? Mika-chan?

Oh, Auntie! How was the trial?

Very strange school.

How was John?

You said he's friendly.

But I think he's too friendly.

We just met for the first time, but he hugged me.

That's his method, to open you up.

I even had to hug a classmate.

It's a bit too much.

Auntie, did you decide to take the class?

It's a strange class, but...

I'll take the lessons.

Yay!

It's still good.

Yoshiko-san.

Thank you for your dedication over all these years.

Thank you.

Thank you.

- This is from all of us. - Thank you.

Yoshiko-san? Teddy for you!

Thank you.

Thank you for your 42 years of dedication to our company.

Thank you.

You have been a very valuable employee in this department.

Good luck with the next chapter of your life.

We are really going to miss you.

Thank you so much for looking after me all these years.

Thank you very much!

I'll miss you too.

We're going to Yoshiko-san's farewell party now.

Let's head out together.

Wait a second.

I was about to call you.

The class was canceled today.

John quit this morning.

He said he had to go back to America.

He left suddenly. Caused us trouble.

Don't worry. We'll find a replacement soon.

We're very sorry.

This line is no longer in service.

Please check the number and try again.

- Hello? - Hello. It's me.

What?

Do you know if Mika changed her number?

What do you want from her?

Her phone is out of service,

so I was worried.

She's going to America.

I don't care anymore.

Aren't you lucky that you don't have kids.

Hello?

♪ I fell in love with a man ♪

♪ That I can't be with ♪

♪ I fell madly in love with a man ♪

♪ That I can't be with ♪

♪ Even if you say stop, I can't help it ♪

♪ It has to be you ♪

Setsuko-san, so cool!

Oh, it's our song!

♪ Our sad fated love Is waiting for its farewell ♪

Let's sing together!

Stop it, you fat pig!

Do you know...

what these assholes say behind your back?

“Delusional.”

“Attention-seeking.”

“Unwanted, hysterical, single bitch.”

“Useless.”

They couldn't...

wait for you to leave.

Enjoy the next chapter of your life.

Good luck.

Yoshiko-san!

I'm sorry!

I'm sorry!

Please step back. it's dangerous.

Good morning.

We found a new teacher. Class is on at the usual time.

Did you change your perfume?

Can you tell? You're good.

Do you guys run this place?

I want my money back.

We found a new teacher.

The class isn't the same.

You.

Would you like to take my spot?

Me?

Dear Auntie,

I'm so sorry that I didn't warn you about my great escape.

I'm staying with John in LA.

I bought a car recently.

Come visit me and see the blue California sky.

From Mika.

I know you're there.

I heard the TV.

Here. 600,000 Yen.

What?

I told you not to get involved, didn't I?

I'm taking the English class,

so she doesn't owe me.

Mika is my daughter. I'll deal with her.

You always love doing unsolicited favors.

How is Mika-chan doing?

I don't know.

I haven't talked to her since she left.

It's best to think she is dead.

I've suffered enough with her all these years.

She didn't contact you or anything, did she?

I just received a postcard from her.

Does it have the address?

Can I have the address?

Hold on.

Write it down here.

Have you been doing well?

Me? Yeah.

How about you?

Why the hell would you ask me such a question?

Thank you very much. Yes, bye.

Yes.

Boss.

Here is a vacation request.

Tomorrow? That's so sudden.

But perhaps that's what you need.

Okay.

Yes?

It's me, Setsuko.

Here.

I don't need this.

Like I said, I paid for my own English lessons.

I don't want to owe you anything.

One more thing, Sister. I'm going to Los Angeles.

I'll tell Mika that you're worried.

Why are you going to Los Angeles?

I have so many unused vacation days.

So just for a holiday.

Alone?

Then I'm coming.

You bought one just for yourself?

It's polite to ask if the other person wants one too.

You're so selfish.

Want something to drink, Sis?

No, thanks.

- Here. - No, thanks.

I said no, didn't I?

What are you taking?

Sleeping pills.

You've loved pills since you were a kid.

Aisle.

She says we're pretty.

How do you say “nusumu” in English?

“Nusumu”?

“Nusumu” is “steal,” right?

Hey, Sis. Your luggage.

Thank you.

Oh, no! it got scratched!

I just bought it!

Come on.

That's why we should've flown on a Japanese airline!

Sis.

Wait!

It's your mother!

Mika's mother.

Where is Mika?

What?

Love at first sight.

Stupid girl.

Hello.

Hello.

- What? - Probably money.

Money?

Good-bye.

Beer?

- Sis, how about you? - I'm tired.

Why don't you two go?

...separated?

We're home.

Liar!

Stupid girl.

Yesterday? San Diego?

I taught her.

You're such bad news.

Your unsolicited favors again.

Don't do it.

Stop it. That's the money I gave you.

- No, it's not. Stop it. - Then prove it!

Don't be ridiculous.

I know Mika gave you money.

Sis, give me back my money.

You know you'll never get that back.

It's good that Mika left him.

Thank you.

Ah, don't scratch it!

Sis. Water.

Thank you.

I'll have the same as you.

Me too.

Which one would you like, french fries or salad?

They don't understand your English.

They don't understand yours either.

I asked Tom.

Who is Tom?

Tom is a classmate in John's class

whose real name is Komori.

Why is his name Tom?

John gave us American names in class.

You want one too?

Stop teasing me.

Passport.

Yes.

Two rooms, of course!

Look.

The same.

This is the so-called “American motel.”

What is that?

Oh, dear.

They are going at it.

Americans are loud, aren't they?

How is teacher...

Nancy's class?

I met John in LA.

From sunny San Diego, California.

Smells like soy sauce.

Deer.

Deer?

Love?

Did it hurt?

It smells like Mika's hair, right?

Where the hell have you been?

I knocked on John's door, but he didn't answer.

I was so worried.

I ran out of cigarettes, so John and I just went to buy some.

You could've left a note or something.

You're so selfish.

That's why you never got married.

What I do is none of your business.

Stop trying to control me.

Hey!

Where the hell are you going?

- What are you doing? - It's dangerous out there.

Cut it out!

- Stop walking around alone! - What the hell are you doing?

Stop it!

Hey, what the hell?

Let me go!

I'm going to get another room!

Why are you like this?

I told her to do that too.

She's been a little unstable lately.

You...

hooked up with Setsuko, didn't you?

Auntie?

Auntie?

Auntie!

No way.

Auntie!

What are you doing here?

What am I doing here?

Did you come here alone?

Your mother is here too.

Seriously? Here?

And John.

Your postcard to John had the motel's address.

So...

did you break up with John?

He has a wife and a daughter.

Can you believe it?

A daughter?

He's a scumbag.

Be careful.

- Hey, Mika-chan. - Yeah?

Could we rest a little?

We're almost there. Come on.

You're not afraid of heights, are you?

I'm okay.

Ah. Let's picnic here.

Thank you.

It's so hot.

It's horrible, isn't it?

John and I got this in LA, but I want to remove it.

Who is Samantha?

She's John's daughter.

Samantha.

Actually,

I went to see his family.

I found their address on John's driver's license.

I was going to tell them about us.

Well, but... I couldn't.

What the hell am I doing?

Auntie, why don't we disappear together?

Why don't we go down to Mexico. It's so close by!

See? We could start a new life together.

How about that?

Oh, but you wouldn't. You don't like adventure.

I came all the way here, didn't I?

That's true.

Love conquers all.

You came to see John.

What are you talking about?

John was telling me

that you hug him so tightly.

He was probably kidding. He was just trying to make me jealous.

But why would I be jealous of my aunt?

What's that?

Sorry. Nothing.

What?

Creep. What's so funny?

Would you believe me...

if I told you that I slept with John?

We have the same one.

You bitch!

You think I am stupid!

You and sis are always laughing at me.

Shut up!

All men are the same.

Just like your father!

Mika-chan.

No!

Mika-chan!

Mika-chan?

Mika-chan?

Get out.

Stay out of our lives from now on.

It's for the best.

You got your John.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Welcome back.

Could I talk to you for a second?

- Boss, this is a souvenir. - Oh, thank you.

You just returned, so I feel awkward having to tell you this.

It's an order from the top.

You're transferring to the General Affairs Department next month.

The General Affairs Department?

It is what it is.

Ms. Kawashima.

Are you okay?

I understand.

I'll resign.

Thank you very much for taking care of me for all these years.

You win.

I'll send you my resignation letter by mail.

Excuse me.

I'll pick up my belongings later.

Don't bother.

We'll ship everything to you.

Setsuko-san.

Setsuko-san. It's Komori.

Setsuko-san.

It's Tom.

I thought you might be back by now,

so I called you at work today.

They told me you resigned.

I'm not in a condition to see you.

How did you find out where I live?

A postcard signed by Lucy arrived from San Diego.

You wrote your return address as here.

Please open the door.

Setsuko-san.

Setsuko-san. What's wrong? Are you okay?

I'm sorry.

I may have taken too many pills.

Pills?

Did you say pills?

I feel sick.

Setsuko-san.

Where is the bathroom? Setsuko-san!

Over there.

Setsuko-san.

Drink water.

Vomit up all the pills, okay?

Here.

Open your mouth!

More! More!

Drink more.

Drink.

Here. Are you okay?

Here! Drink more!

Good.

There, there... good.

Where are your clothes?

Is this okay?

Oh, sorry. I'm sorry. Here.

Setsuko-san, Setsuko-san.

There, there... You're not yourself right now.

Please hold me.

Oh, Setsuko-san.

What happened?

I just removed a birthmark.

Years ago...

I lost my son.

He committed suicide.

It's my fault.

I was very strict with him.

Tom and I are...

complete opposites.