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Big bro! The reason could be our TV show...

- What is it? - Today, Greenmon came again!

Who?

So we are Bluesco and they are Greenmon.

- Green Monsters? - That's right!

Don't cut like that. These days, young people speech is really confusing.

When you speak like that, Tomo-san you seem like an old man.

"You fool!~ Be more careful..."

So what about Tomo-san's Morning Musume?

Momusu.

What about Playstation?

- Haru-san, would you come for a moment? - You know?

Don't be rude to old people!

What happened?

Someone called the company asking for your mobile phone number.

A mobile? Take care of that, you know.

After watching that TV show someone's interested.

I think it was an older woman.

So what?

I am not sure was it true or not...

What's the matter?

- Gather around! - Yes!

Let's show the Greenmon guys the soul of Bluesco properly.

- Haru-san? - Huh?

Oh, Tomo, can you replace me?

- What's the matter? - It's fine just go!

I'm sorry, did you not like Bluesco?

Well then...

For the sake of good looking Tomo, play well!

Yeah!

Greenmons are watching us again.

Yeah!

Let's show them how cool we are!

Yes!

Tomo-san, attention please!

What is it?

Over there...

Why are you here?

Did you come to ask us to lose?

- Who are they? - The champion team.

Our Green Monsters are winning 4 years in a row.

Will you lose if I ask you?

Satonaka-san?

If you cried and asked, I would.

Can't it be eye drops?

This guy is so arrogant.

He's the centre player of the winning team.

Last year's MVP, the team owner's son.

- So the rich man? - Yuri!

No, that's not what I meant.

Isn't that enough to scout for matches?

When did we scout?

Don't pretend you don't know, you were in the audience today.

I couldn't see well because I was sleeping.

- Don't be funny, punk! - Stop it.

I don't really watch low-level games.

It's rude to describe our game as low.

Your playstyle is primitive and your fans are not better either.

Most athletes are like that.

If you make a mistake, harsh words will pour out from the audience.

A hockey is a sport

That requires a system and a brain that understands it.

The audience has no way of knowing that.

They get more excited when a fight breaks out, just like you.

We can't accept it, we can't stand it.

So our team plays cool and the penalty is low.

So we don't sweat unnecessarily.

I don't even rush like a fool.

What are you talking about? It's boring.

You are boring.

Without pride.

What is that? I don't know which one is the champion team.

There is a saying that the weaker the dog, the more often it barks.

The women attached to the low-level team are also low-level.

- What? - Chika!

- Peace, peace. - I'm really angry!

- Hey, you! - Huh?

Do you know which side it is on?

What, suddenly.. which side it is Tomo-san?

- Right. - Left!

You seem to have good eyesight for moving objects.

So what about this?

That's a 50% chance.

What about Satonaka-san?

I do not know.

At that level, you can't break through our iron wall defense.

Fool, then you guess!

Left one.

Coincidence. One more time.

Left again.

- Damn it, one more time. - Hey, it's about time to go.

Oh, and...

We're not scouting or anything.

We came here as we thought

If we could meet that person.

What person?

Hyodo-san.

What do you want of our coach?

We want to recruit him. He's wasting potential with you.

Wait a minute, one more time!

It's on the left again.

- Makoto! - Why?

He's getting on my nerves...

No matter how big champions they are, as a fellow younger athletes they should be more respectful.

No, I don't care. Even if I was scolded by my seniors for not addressing them properly.

Then why didn't you say anything?

Because he was right at some points.

Where?

I also get annoyed when my name is called randomly on rink sometimes.

But the cheering girls shouting out in high-pitch is special.. Haru~

A joke, joke...

I was thinking something else.

Something else?

It's cold, so get in!

I'll close it!

What did you think?

I received a call.

By telephone?

From a mature woman.

Okay, you're popular with matures, too.

It was my mother.

Your mother?

She lives in Sendai.

So?

She's got something to do here tomorrow.

Will you meet her?

I have a request for you.

A request?

Won't you go with me?

Me?

How could I say this...

- Are you nervous? - No, you don't have to, but...

So suddenly meeting one on one, with such a resentment..

I might just spit it all out if I'm alone.

Having someone by your side can make you calm?

Yes, that's right.

If something goes wrong, you can put a brake on me.

A brake on you.

Forget what I said before, I'll just go alone.

It's fine, I'll go with you.

Huh?

I'll go with you.

Really?

I wonder what kind of mother she is.

"What kind of", you say...

She was pretty, right?

She's just an ordinary old woman now.

If that's so, then good.

What does it mean?

Nothing, good night.

Good night.

Mama, can I take a look at cakes?

Alright.

- May I really accept this gift? - I still didn't congratulate you for getting employed, right?

Thanks.

That's the token of my gratitude, too.

What gratitude?

For the efforts to improve my relationship with Satonaka.

I think there was some effect.

Essentially, Satonaka was interested in my feelings.

What did you say?

Said it was cool by me.

Huh?

That I didn't mean to come back to you, at all.

Do you think I'm lying while pretending to be strong?

Then he asked me, why did I come back?

Why did you come back?

Why?

I'm sorry but it's not about you.

Excuse me, glass of water please!

Perhaps she doesn't know this place?

Did you give her your phone number? If so, she will call you.

That's right, but...

Hey, is that her?

What about that one?

Why does she not coming? Excuse me...

What was she like?

She was pretty.

That type of woman never age so much, I guess.

That type?

The type that looks like unbothered by living.

You mean, the ones that look like having no life?

Maybe that's why Haru recognized her right away?

How was it? What was his reaction?

What do you think?

Wouldn't it have been a little thorny to say, "What you want now?"

Yes, that's what he predicted a day before.

But it was completely different.

Haru wasn't asking nor he was emotional, mostly his mother talked.

Haru, just agreed and nodded, instead of attacking, he felt somehow childish.

Childish? Haru-san?

If I didn't know she was his mother,

You might think that they were lovers.

In love? I wish I had a chance to see that...

I didn't want to see him like that.

Why?

Ah, strange feeling of jealousy?

It shocked me, seeing him like a child who hasn't weaned yet.

That's right, he haven't overcome yet.

Haru-san was in kindergarten, when she went away.

Time has definitely stopped for that part.

Haru-san may be desperately trying to move it.

If it moves back to normal maybe he will no longer be afraid of women's betrayal.

He could love someone properly.

With his frozen heart?

- Here. This one please! - He wants to melt it.

Enough, take it off.

Thanks.

No, you gifted me this.

I'm relieved.

Huh?

I called Akira too.

My brother is already married and has a child.

I heard it, but even so, he said something very harsh.

I couldn't say a word.

Of course, it may be inevitable.

You were different.

You wanted to meet me and you treated me nicely.

That's because the mother I remember...

Was always gentle with me.

Are you not resentful?

Go ahead, eat it!

Thank you for treating me.

Guess on which side is it?

This one.

Wow, the coach also got it right!

It's a coincidence.

However...

Neither of you should worry about their petty pranks.

Just focus on the practice.

Yes!

There was a talk of wanting to scout you as their coach.

If so, what would you do?

No matter how much champion team offers...

That's right, our Blue Scorpions are...

I would be willing to accept.

Coach!?

Take the lead.

Hey, change into uniforms!

Coach!

It's no coincidence.

That guy hit it 3 times in a row.

- No matter how many... - I know.

Yeah?

It's cold so use this.

Thank you. I'm sorry for bothering you as I said to him I would be fine.

Don't worry, I got leisure time.

Who is the beautiful woman next to Aki-san?

Haru's mother.

Wow! Such a young mama?

She's not young.

But my mother is so chubby.

Haru-san's mom is still attractive though.

I agree.

Hey, what are you saying about someone's mother?

No, I'm serious. Does it feel bad when you hear these words?

Everything from you feels gross.

Hey!

Did you see him in a documentary on TV?

Yes.

I wondered why did he accept such an interview.

According to his personality, he's the type that hates such things.

Now that I think about it, maybe he thought

That his mother might be able to see it somewhere.

Probably the first time I've seen him so happy.

He even wanted of you to come and see him practice.

It's impossible for anyone I know.

Actually, after meeting Haru,

After seeing my grown up son, I felt strange but happy.

Unlike Akira.. Haru's older brother,

With whom talking by the phone was easy.

With Haru, talking directly is so hard.

I told him

I could stay only for a while.

I got a call from my place to return tomorrow.

What place?

There's a small shop in Sendai.

I see.

Actually...

So, talking to his brother...

I think I was misunderstood.

Is it a misunderstanding?

Oh, that's right, I've always wanted to meet my sons.

Haru, especially.

He was a child attached to his mother, literally on my back.

Even though you left him, right?

I'm sorry, I don't have the right to say that.

It's alright.

If Haru can forgive you, I have no right to...

You probably had various circumstances.

You really understand Haru?

I'm relieved

Because someone like you is by his side.

No, I...

Men and women need each other.

Particularly women.

Is that so?

If you agree, Aki-san...

Me?

Aki-san,

You'll be able to ask him...

Good work!

I'm sorry that I made you eat with us again.

You looked like a lovers on a date.

Except it was my mother.

Oh hot! Did you change the beans?

I think the previous was better.

You're skilled in a taste of coffee?

No, I'm not.

Then you're just used to the old coffee taste.

Probably.

It's a familiar coffee taste, so you're feeling nostalgic.

It's not about whether it's a good bean or not.

Actually, this one is more expensive.

All of this feels a bit awkward, like you hesitate to say something. Say it clearly.

I think it would be better not to see your mother anymore.

Each of you have your own life now, right? Didn't you ask her about it?

I know it's hard to ask, but wouldn't she have a new family?

No way, she would tell me that, wouldn't she?

Not just family, probably a man, too.

Not the one when she left the house, maybe a new man.

How old do you think she is?

The age doesn't matter.

Because that kind of woman wants to be a woman forever.

Excuse me, how can you call her "that kind of woman"?

In the first place, I already forgot things from the past.

You forgot?

That cannot be true.

It hurt you so much that you couldn't do anything but love games instead of true love.

Hey, did she say something?

Mom said that she would suddenly go back tomorrow.

Did she say something?

What's going on Haru?

It's not that I don't understand you,

To melt your frozen heart, you have to face it properly.

Am I running away? I'm not!

- No? - Wrong.

It has nothing to do with you Aki, she's my mother.

Well, I did call you to accompany us today,

But it didn't really matter, it could be Tomo or Yamato or anyone.

Then I can't say anything.

So don't say any more.

Don't act so all-mighty.

Okay, I won't say anything anymore.

Wataru! Today, mom said she had to work overtime.

So for today, let's play with me.

With you "uncle"?

Didn't I tell you to call me big brother?

Portion of rice with a lot of salad, please!

You'll be served.

Standard tuna sandwich and cappuccino for me. Will you give me a bit of your salad?

- Fine. - What about you Aki?

Ah, set A!

Proceed with our orders, please.

Sorry, start without me.

Where are you going?

The serving will be soon.

For a moment.

Add yakisoba.

It's dangerous, so go over there.

It's coming soon, so put those plates on table.

- What's this? - Kappa? (Japanese imaginary animal)

- This? - Mickey Mouse

Give it to me because it's not a toy. Hmm...

And this?

Mom's breasts!

Welcome!

Is it tasty?

Maybe?

Must be!

Must be?

Eat the vegetables.

I'm exhausted.

- I'm back! - Shh~ Welcome home.

I came home.

Sorry for this.

Not a problem at all.

Something happened?

Huh? What do you mean?

Did you fight with your girlfriend?

I don't have a girlfriend.

Is it really? I have a good sense for those things.

No, I'm quite strict even on women.

That's right, you told me to keep thinking of Anzai through the rest of my life.

That was so childish of me, isn't it?

It doesn't matter.

No, but everyone says it's better to be kind.

Yeah, the most girls think that's the best.

That's right?

But the woman asking for a gentleman is wrong.

Because it's a proof that she's not kind at all.

Woman full of love for her lover

Doesn't ask for a kindness in return.

There may be just a few of such but if you can find her,

I'm sure you might become happy.

Wait a minute, there's the guy from the bar the other day.

- Oh, hm. - He's in the magazine.

The son of the company owner. Ryuutsu Kashiwa?

Ordinary profit coming ~ 7.9 billion yen, even at this recession!

I'll report you to Yamato-san!

It's just a magazine article. No matter how rich he is, I hate arrogant men.

I'm not sure...

Ah!

Enough...

What?

It's fine to leave me here.

Huh? What are you talking about? I'll see you off properly.

No, it's really okay. I don't want to feel sad at the end.

What, huh.. well, okay.

But you can call me whenever to stay in touch, right?

Thank you, Haru.

Huh?

Be careful not to get injured in hockey.

Oh, that's alright because I was born with strong body.

Send my regards to Aki-san as well.

Yeah

Thank her for a fine lunch.

Huh?

Honestly, I thought it was too much to ask you, so I gave up.

To come and see you now and ask for a money loan.

But when in trouble, it's just natural to do it as a mother, that's what she said.

She told me not to talk about it with you because you would feel embarrassed.

I was so happy that somehow I wanted to say it to you, Haru. Thank you.

How much?

What?

How much did you get from Aki?

- Haru? - How much?

2 million yen.

It was a really difficult situation.

Uh-uh

But that's not the only reason I came to see you.

It's almost train departure time?

Then...

Here!

Haru?

Sorry for suddenly calling you.

Exactly!

What's so urgent?

Oh...

I wanted to apologize for what happened last night, as I said too much.

Ah!

I'm sorry.

After that night, I also reflected on myself.

It's natural,

When criticizing someone's mother,

He would get angry.

Well, it seems like you paid instead of me but I was the one who received thanks.

Oh, I really wish I had kept my mouth shut.

It's amazing how you were able to save that much money with an OL's salary.

You've got stable finance.

A man was there awaiting her.

She had a completely different face with him.

Unlike in front of me, something like a true woman's face.

However, I guess this way I was able to finally say..

Goodbye.

Haru?

Oh yes, guess right or left. Let's go.

What?

It's okay, just guess.

Right side.

Bingo!

Come in.

Excuse me for disturbing your place.

I wish I had prepared a celebration party or something,

You're the first woman to enter this room. I'll make a coffee right away, it's cold.

Haru?

Huh?

I'm feeling scared somehow.

I won't do anything.

It's not like that, it's a woman thing.

Why?

Maybe one day I will marry someone and have a children.

Maybe

Become a mother.

Yes

I'm afraid would I become really good mother.

No, I don't think it would be a problem at all for you.

Especially being the mother of a boy.

Look how you've been engraved in your heart for so long.

You don't have to exaggerate like that.

Have you ever cried to someone? Anyone since kindergarten would be fine.

Have you ever talked to someone?

You always look strong and I think the way you work hard is really cool.

Yes, but you...

Poor Haru.

Obviously, other boys practicized crying to their mothers.

But you couldn't do that.

If I were Haru's mother, I would have listened anytime.

And I would have protected you from everything that makes you sad.

I would never leave you.

Aki, you are...

Such an amazing woman.

Are you reffering my name to a verb? (Aki to Akireru)

Did I just miss with my joke?

Yes, you did.

The boyfriend?

Aki's boyfriend.

Haru-san?

Haru's her boyfriend in the love game.

I wonder about it...

I think game over is near, huh? Wait a minute!

I think he won an award abroad.

I don't know the details, but it's a great one in the design field.

This man?

Yes!

Maybe he'll come back...

To Aki.

Haru

Haru?

Hmm?

I had a strange dream.

A dream?

We were both on a TV screen

Like a characters in a game.

A game?

We were holding hands happily.

Then,

The kid playing the game

Pressed the reset button because it fell asleep.

Our characters still wanted to be together.

It felt awful.

We tried to say something important

Just by moving our mouth.

Then you said something to me

But the screen turned off.

So I couldn't hear anything.

That's an easy answer.

Hmm?

I wanted to say something to you?

Aki...

I love you.