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Dreams are fleeting. Despite knowing this, humans still dream.

Waking up after 50 glorious years, it was all merely a dream.

Truly, everything is but an empty dream. - Kantan, a Noh play

[birdsong]

[men singing in Japanese]

[singing continues, accompanied by percussion]

[performance continues]

[gasps]

[breathing heavily]

[birdsong]

[sighs]

[door opens]

[sighs]

WELCOME TO KAMON VILLAGE

[bus door closes]

[bus drives away]

[machinery whirring]

-[man 1] Yeah! -[man 2] All right, come on!

-Hey! Let's see what you got. -[man 3] Whoo!

[men grunting and laughing]

-[man 1] Hey! Come on! -[man 2] Again!

-Yeah! -[man 1] Hey!

-[laughter] -[man 2] Go for it!

-[man 1] Come on, don't just stand there! -[man 2] Look at 'em goin'!

-[group] Ooh! -[man 1] Yeah!

-Take that! -[man 4] Ow!

-[man 2] He's a statue! -[man 1] Come on!

-[man 2] Come on, do somethin'! -[man 1] Oh, come on!

-[groans] -[man 1] Yeah!

-[man 2] You gotta fight, buddy, come on! -You just gonna take a beating?

-[man 1] Yeah! -[man 2] You got somethin'? Show us!

-Let's go! -[laughter]

[man 1] Come on!

-[groaning] -[man 5] I said fight!

[man 1] Yeah!

-[man 2] Whoa! -[man 4] Oooh!

-Well, I think he finally hit him! -Come on!

-[all laughing] -He's got nothin'.

-He's got-- -[man 4] Whoa!

-[man 2] Oh-- -[man 1] Brutal!

-Hey! What did I say? -[man 2] Oh, come on!

-Have some mercy. -[man 5] Hitting the face is off limits!

-[laughter] -He's gone.

-He's dead. -Bad luck. Yeah.

-Get up. -They're here.

-No, I'll-- All right. -Get these outside.

[man 5] Let's get back to work. Come on, guys.

Now clean that stuff up.

Hey! What's going on?

[group] Hello, sir.

Mr. Sakashita, please watch your step.

Goodness, Mr. Ohashi. Some view you have here.

All the waste from this entire area is gathered to this one site.

I see. [laughs]

Thank you, everyone!

-We are sorting out recyclable waste here. -That's plastic.

-Yes, yes. -Reducing the amount of waste to be buried

is something we take very seriously.

[Sakashita] Yes, yes.

[Ohashi] Still, we're thinking of expanding the landfill to the mountains.

Only if we can get the subsidies for the next fiscal year.

-[Sakashita] The entire mountain? -[Ohashi] Right!

[footsteps approaching]

[man] Misaki.

Come with me to see the mayor.

Mmm.

[man departs]

[sighs softly]

[birds cawing]

[man] Hey, what's up?

Hi.

Be here in ten minutes, lads.

Has it always been like this for you, Yuu?

-Huh? -Well, uh…

I mean, the way those guys are bullying you?

I just got here and I'm new, so I don't know how things work around here, but…

if that happened to me, I don't think I could handle it.

It's not like I'm enjoying it.

Yeah, I hear ya.

This is going to be hell until I pay back the money I owe.

[woman 1] It's a year since we've seen Kokichi perform Noh.

KAMON FESTIVAL

[woman 2] I'd be great if he made up with the mayor.

-[woman 1] So true. -[woman 3] Hey, look at this!

[woman 2] How can he just walk around like that?

[woman 1] I wonder how much longer he plans to stay in the village.

-I worry something could happen again. -Me too.

[woman 2] Explain why the mayor lets him live here?

-[woman 1] No idea. -[woman 2] I wish--

[door opens]

[door slams]

[woman] Hi.

[cans rattle]

Hey, um, you know…

I would like the money for next month in advance.

Huh? Didn't I give you money last week?

Well… [chuckles] That's right, but…

I was doing really well, but earlier, I sat next to this strange old woman,

and the next thing I know, all my money's gone.

-[sighs] -I'll pay you back next week, no problem.

[grunts] What's that look for?

What? What is it?

Why are you treating your mother this way? I told you I'll pay you back right away!

[sighs]

[door opens]

[door closes]

[sighs]

-[game music playing on phone] -[fly buzzing]

-[dog barking outside] -[tapping rapidly]

MARUOKA

[phone vibrating]

[ominous music]

[coughs]

You guys need to hurry up!

Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on!

-It'll be morning before you're done! -[man] Mr. Maruoka!

-Good work, as usual. -You know it.

Yo, that's a huge haul. [chuckles]

Here.

-Looks a little light, huh? -Same amount as usual.

[chuckles and sniffs]

Hey.

[shutter clicks]

What? Are you borrowing money from Maruoka too?

Not exactly, no.

So everyone, including the mayor, knows about this, right?

[grunts]

I mean… this village is pretty crazy.

Hah! Hey, you don't have to look so sad.

[chuckles] Come on, smile.

[Yuu sighs]

[grunts]

What's with the attitude?

[Yuu sighs]

[man sighs]

-You. -Yes?

-[rubble clatters] -[man] Yeah, okay. Yeah--

-Here we go, here we go. -[shutter clicks]

Here. Good work.

-Here. -Hello, sir.

-Good work, man. -Thank you, sir.

Hey, Yuu.

How is your mom doing?

-Good. -Good.

She should be, uh… more sensible when she gambles.

I'm sure you want to leave this village as soon as possible, right?

[laughs]

-Thank you. -Sure.

-Here. -[man] Yes.

-[Maruoka] Good work. -[man] Thank you.

[Maruoka] There you go.

[sighs]

[yells]

[soft shushing sound]

[shushing]

[shushing]

[shushing continues at regular intervals]

[shushing getting louder]

[mechanical whirring]

[shushing]

[whirring continuing]

[loud shushing]

-[loud shushing] -[newcomer] Yuu?

[sounds stop]

What are you doing?

[Yuu] Not sure.

-Hear that? -What?

I don't hear anything.

What is it?

You're so weird! [chuckling]

[laughing]

[Ohashi] We're expanding beyond the mountain.

-Really? -Yeah, expanding the whole operation.

-[woman] There's so much land. -[Ohashi] Great, isn't it?

-[overseer] And that's what will happen. -[man] Here we go.

-That's right? -[woman 1] I don't know. I sent it.

[woman 2] Yuku?

[woman 1] Yes, it's boring.

-Of course I can find the email. -It's really you. It's been a while.

[woman 1] It's a little frustrating because I already sent it…

It's Misaki. You don't recognize her? She only left ten years ago.

[woman 1] Yes. Okay, okay.

She's going to be working at our company. [chuckles]

Doing public relations for us.

-[Misaki] Good to see you again. -[man] It's exciting!

Well, I suggest we have a welcome back party at Yosuke's place.

-Good idea. -Yeah, sounds good.

[Ohashi chuckles]

Why don't you join us, Yuku?

-Uh, no, I… -You should take a break once in a while.

You guys are old friends, right?

Come with.

-[overseer] Let's go, Misaki! -[Misaki] Yeah.

[woman 1] Mm-hmm. So at the weekend, are you going to…

[overseer] For a second, I thought I had come into the wrong office!

[laughter]

[laughing] You've really become quite pretty, haven't you, Misaki?

[Misaki] No, no, not at all.

I was seriously after you back then, remember?

-Kinda. But you had a girlfriend. -Yeah. That wasn't very serious.

-[chuckles] -Ever had a man in Tokyo?

Mmm… my secret.

Are you really keepin' secrets from me?

Are you happy to see your daughter, Yosuke?

-Must be nice to have her back. -Yes, thank you very much for everything.

-[Misaki chuckles] -[Ohashi laughs] And you, Keiichi?

How about you?

What will you do when school is done, huh?

Uh…

Uh, I… um…

Come on, speak up like a man!

-[laughter] -[Misaki] Hey, don't bully him.

If I were you, Keiichi, I'd leave this village right away.

Says the guy who will never go anywhere in life.

[laughter]

Why are you laughing?

[Misaki] But I was surprised. [chuckles]

I didn't think the waste plant was so large.

-What about the villagers? -They all understand what's going on.

There were some issues early on, although everyone is happy now.

-I see. Good to hear. [laughs] -[Ohashi] Yeah, yeah.

Hey! What are you drinkin'? Juice?

This isn't kindergarten.

Hey, Toru, don't pressure him into drinking.

[laughs] Don't make me laugh! There's no pressure in this village, right?

[laughter]

Not to worry, it's on us today.

[Ohashi] Yuu.

A lot's happened.

But you're happy to be working here…

right?

Yes.

[Toru and Ohashi chuckle]

So drink up!

-[all cheer] -[Toru] Yeah!

[laughter and clapping]

[Ohashi] Well done! Well done.

[Toru] Whoo! Hah!

[Yuu gasping]

[coughs and spits]

[sighs]

[sniffs]

[owl hoots]

[toilet flushes]

[laughter and conversation inside]

Feeling better?

[sniffs]

They made you drink a lot.

It-- it's nothing.

[sniffs]

Yuku, you seem different.

I was surprised at first.

Are you okay?

I guess.

I see.

Why did you come back here?

What do you mean?

There's nothing in this village.

There was nothing for me in Tokyo.

-Yeah? -[sniffs]

What about you?

What?

Why are you still in this village?

I'm not sure.

You must've had other options than…

staying here in this village?

[melancholy music]

[sniffles]

Leaving's never been an option.

Not for me.

[laughter continues inside]

[bleeping and whirring]

DX CHALLENGE

BUTTON MASH

YOU LOSE

What the hell? Are you kidding me?

Hey!

Hey! This is not right!

-I know someone's manipulating this thing! -Man, it's so annoying. Give me a break.

-What are you looking at? -Lookin' at nothin'.

This is so crazy!

-I really can't believe this crap! -What's your problem?

-Don't ignore me. What are you looking at? -You're making me drop my bowl!

-Can someone help me? -Hey!

[man 1] She's right here.

[Yuu sighs heavily]

[man 2] Hey.

It's been a while, Yuu.

[dog barking outside]

[friend] You have to try and get Kimie to stop drinking.

Her addiction has gotten so much worse.

I mean, she's the only family you have left.

So you need to support her.

I don't want to hear that from someone who left.

[scoffs] That's a bit harsh!

So, listen…

Misaki came back, right?

You two used to be close.

[laughs] You want to hang out for a bit?

Huh?

[friend sighs] Looks like it's been there forever.

Looming right above the shrine, for crying out loud.

Even the people who were against it before the construction…

don't say anything now that it's been built.

I guess these mountains don't mean anything to them anymore.

So strange…

[door alarm pinging]

-[chuckling] Hi, Misaki! -Nice to see you again.

-It's been a while. How are you doing? -Good.

-I'm doing good. -[friend] That's great.

-[Misaki] Thank you for today. [friend] No problem.

All right, let's do this.

[Misaki] Um, I'm not sure I really know how.

[singing in Japanese]

[performance continues]

[friend groans]

I've become so stiff and rusty.

-[Misaki] That's not true at all. -No? [chuckles]

What about you?

Don't you feel like performing after all this time?

[sighs] Not really.

Aren't you teaching anymore?

[friend] Ah, not currently.

The young people in this village have stopped performing Noh.

[sighs] I guess it's a sad truth about our times.

[chuckles]

Oh, by the way, will you two come to the festival?

[Misaki] I want to go! Let's go together, Yuku.

No, I…

Aw, just come on.

Once you're exposed, it's hard to ignore Noh.

[sighs]

[footsteps]

[friend] I'm home!

-[Ohashi] Kokichi. -Hello.

It's been a while, Mother.

[sighs]

[Ohashi sighs]

-How is she? -As you can see.

[sighs] Her body is ravaged by cancer, but her mind is very clear.

So sad…

-[Ohashi exhales] -How's the village doing?

I don't know anymore.

Each year, it's harder to make ends meet.

But if we get the subsidy next year for the plant, we might just make it.

Hmm, hmm.

Hey, brother.

Do we really need that thing around here?

Necessity isn't the only thing that makes the world go around.

[singing in Japanese]

[gentle ambient music]

Hmm.

[Noh performance fades]

[workers groan]

[man] That's the one. Just do one of these, yeah?

All right.

[laughter]

All right.

[soft ambient music]

[door opens]

[Yuu gasps]

[sobbing]

[muffled wails]

[wailing continues]

[dramatic music]

SACRED LIGHT

When I was a child, I was afraid of this place.

Everyone has the same expression,

headed to the same place,

without questioning anything.

It seemed so unnatural,

as if it weren't a part of this world.

[man 1] Hey! Oh, I didn't know you were coming.

-[woman 1] Want to sit here? -[man 1] I can sit there.

-Hi! -[man 1] Looks good, doesn't it?

-[woman 1] Oh, this way. -[man 1] It's this way. Come on.

-[man 2] I come every year. -[woman 1] Beautiful.

-[man 1] I'm so excited for this. -[man 3] Yeah! Here we go.

-[man 1] I've been hearing good things. -[woman 2] It's been a while.

It's been a long time since you've watched Noh?

-[woman 2] How's the family? -Yeah.

-Hmm. -[woman 2] Good.

-[man 1] Is this a good seat? -[woman 3] I don't wanna be…

-[man 1] Go ahead and sit down. -[woman 4] Some nerve…

-[woman 3] Should he be here? -[man 1] Oh, hey!

-There's our neighbor. -[woman 3] Why is he here?

-[man 1] Good to see you. -[woman 4] Unbelievable. Don't you think?

-[man 2] I can't wait. -[flute plays]

-[woman 5] It's about to start. -[man 1] Here we go. Yeah. Shh, shh.

[drums and flute playing]

[shutter clicks]

[Kokichi singing in Japanese]

[chorus singing in Japanese]

[sniffling]

It's okay. If you get sleepy, just sleep.

Huh?

Noh is mostly about facing your inner self.

You don't have to try to understand it.

Just take it in your own way.

There's no correct interpretation.

[poignant music]

[performance fades]

[fire crackling]

-[shushing] -[gasps]

[heavy rainfall]

[banging on door]

[Maruoka] Hello? Kimie Katayama!

-Yuu! I know you're in there. -Uh--

-[gasps] -[banging on door]

[Maruoka] Ah, there you are.

Hey, Yuu.

What's goin' on?

Excuse us.

PROOF OF LOAN 3 MILLION YEN

[Maruoka] Kimie, I imagine you didn't want Yuu to find out about this.

But he's already working day and night at a garbage dump to repay another debt.

So, what are you gonna do about it?

It's gonna take two lifetimes to pay it back.

I-- I'll work more hours.

Yuu… [sighs]

I'm really sorry about your situation.

You're not guilty for your shitty parent's debt.

But you know that.

I've got a job to do, right?

Are we clear?

[chuckles]

-All right, let's go. -[man] Yes, sir.

[door slams]

[Yuu sighs]

[breathing heavily]

[sighs]

[woman 1] Gonna fire us?

[Ohashi] I see, that's interesting.

[Misaki] Thank you.

-Excuse me, Yuu? -[woman 2] Look at this video!

-[Misaki] I have a favor to ask you. -[woman 3] Clearly evaluate my skills…

[Misaki] Take a look at this.

[woman 3] Wow. Great tactics.

To make this factory a bit more family-friendly,

we're thinking of starting a tour for children.

KAMON ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TOUR

And we'd like to ask you to be the tour guide.

Huh?

-Me? -[Misaki] Yeah.

You used to like speaking in public, right?

[Toru] Hang on. He doesn't seem like the right person for this. What about me?

You are the manger, you should be overseeing things,

rather than running around.

And you're a tough-looking guy, so the children might be scared of you.

-You know? -[chuckles] That's very true.

Okay, fine, but surely Yuu isn't the right person here… Right?

-[man 2] …everybody's taxes… -[woman 4] Oh, really?

Yuu, you'd be great.

Uh…

Uh, I've never done it, so…

Yeah! [sighs]

[laughing] This guy is…

the son of a criminal, remember?

Yeah.

[Ohashi] Toru!

[Toru] What? It's the truth, right?

It'd be a problem if that comes out later, won't it?

-What happened in the past's not an issue. -Still, you understand me, right?

We went through a lot because of this guy.

What?

-[man 2] I just can't. Logistics… -[woman 4] Do you know who…

-What is it? What's with that look? -[Misaki gasps]

-We all know you have secrets, don't we? -[Ohashi] Toru, stop that.

[woman 4] That much?

[man 2] I was thinking, our yields were up about 11% on this time last year…

[Yuu sighs]

[Toru laughing] Oh.

He ran away.

[chortling]

Just like that.

[sighs] No, Yuu is not the right choice.

[man 3] …the routine maintenance…

-[sighs] -[Misaki] Yuku.

-Stop, Yuu. -[grunts]

Can you give me a ride?

It's pouring so hard, you know?

[Misaki] Toru hasn't changed at all.

He shouldn't be saying things like that.

[Yuu] I think you misunderstand something.

What?

I don't need you to pity me.

I'm not pitying you.

Hey. Are you busy right now?

Why?

I have something that I want to give you.

-[Yuu sighs] -[Misaki] Oh, no.

I'm home.

Hey.

Y-- Yuu.

Yeah.

[Misaki] Come in.

Your coat?

Here.

It's been a while since you were here.

[Yuu sighs]

Things were good back then, yeah?

Beautiful nature, delicious vegetables.

We all played.

Practiced Noh on our days off.

Shame everything has changed so much.

[opens drawer]

-Here. -Oh.

What is it?

[Misaki] An omote.

Omote…

I already told you, I don't…

Omote, you see, has the power to soothe some people's soul.

If you feel like you're about to lose it, wear this.

[Yuu gasps]

Now.

What are we going to do about this?

Any thoughts?

No. Uh…

You should get someone else.

[grunts]

I think they're right about me.

I'm sure you know what happened with my dad, too, don't you?

That's why I thought it should be you.

What?

[gentle music]

I know you're not to blame, Yuu.

It's wrong that people treat you like that.

Yuu…

you had the same look in your eyes as I did.

This whole time, you've been fighting all alone.

I understand how you feel, Yuu.

Being bullied by everyone…

with no one ever helping.

Quietly enduring it all alone, all this time.

-In this village. -[sobs]

It's okay now.

From now on, I'm here.

[Yuu sobbing]

[sniffling]

[Misaki sighs]

[music intensifies]

[Yuu continues sobbing]

[emotional music continues]

[music fades]

-[girl 1] Wow! -[woman 1] Kids, see that one? Cool, eh?

-[boy 1] Yeah! -[boy 2] This is so awesome!

-[boy 3] Amazing! -[woman 1] That's a lot.

-[woman 2] That's a lot! -[boy 3] It's so big!

-[woman 1] Ooh! -[boy 4] It's so cool!

So… over here at the Kamon Environmental Center,

we make sure to recycle the waste produced in everyone's homes.

Kamon Village works together as a community to tackle environmental issues.

The first year this plant was established, we had 2,000 tons of landfill waste.

But the amount of waste has gradually decreased, thanks to everyone's efforts,

and the lifecycle of the landfill site has been extended.

[teacher] Isn't that interesting, children?

-[boy] Cool! -[all chattering and exclaiming]

[Yuu] Um, so, in this large waste can called the "pit",

-we stir the waste so it burns easily… -[children gasping]

…before putting it into the incinerator.

[boy] That was a huge clump!

The incinerator operates even while everyone is sleeping,

and burns through the night.

-[teacher] Write it down. -[boy] So cool!

[Misaki] Bye!

[children] Bye!

Bye!

-[children] Bye! -[teacher] Bye!

-I'm going to return this. -Hmm.

-Hey, good work! -Thanks.

So, you seem to have gotten pretty comfortable with your new role, huh?

[Yuu] I don't know.

Well, your attitude has changed.

-Or should I say you've become more manly? -Stop messing.

[chuckles]

[Yuu] What?

[newcomer] Oh…

Well…

[sighs] I guess…

it must be my turn. [chuckles]

[Toru chuckles]

You are such a lame-ass.

Acting so cool in front of kids.

If everyone could erase their past like that, then no one would have any troubles.

See you tonight.

[Yuu sighs]

-[Misaki laughs] -[Yuu] What is it?

[Misaki] "The young man who led the tour kindly taught us about waste,

and I learned a lot."

"Sometimes my dad doesn't separate trash properly,

so I want to teach him how to do it," it says.

-Looks like someone's popular. -[Yuu chuckles]

-Stop that! -[Misaki laughs]

-Aah! -What?

So now, I'm talking to Shusaku about the possibility

of arranging a television special.

I think it could be a great opportunity for people to learn about our village.

-A television program? -You could be famous! [giggles]

No thank you.

[in Japanese] ♪ Upon the pillow of Kantan ♪

♪ Where I laid my head ♪

♪ I had this dream And now I have awoken! ♪

-What's that? -[chuckles]

Kantan. It's the play of the omote I gave you.

Oh. Kantan? What's it about?

Aah, it's about a young man

who stays at an inn,

and falls asleep on a pillow called the Kantan Pillow.

When he wakes up,

he has become a king of a certain kingdom.

For 50 years,

the young man leads a glamorous life,

having parties every day.

But one day, he wakes up again,

and he finds himself back at the inn where he was staying.

So the young man realizes

life could mean nothing more than being in a messed-up dream.

A dream?

[gentle music]

Somehow…

I feel like I'm finally living.

[Yuu chuckles]

In Tokyo, you know…

I was working hard trying to catch up.

But it wasn't for me, I don't think.

They told me I was a genius at making people angry.

I wondered every day what life was about.

Hmm.

But now I feel like…

it's okay for me to live my best life.

[Yuu chuckles]

[Misaki] Hmm! Mm-hmm.

That's nice.

[chuckles]

[phone vibrates]

[Misaki] Hmm?

Sorry. I have to go now.

Oh. Hmm.

[Yuu sighs]

[Ohashi] The tours for elementary school students which started last month

have been very well received,

and reservations for next month are filling up.

Also, we are planning to have a television appearance next weekend.

[all murmuring]

Yuu Katayama from our company is going to represent us for the show.

-That's all I have today. Any questions? -[woman 1] Wow!

-Goodness! -[man 1] That came out of nowhere.

-[woman 2] How can this be? -Go ahead.

Do you still believe there are no concerns regarding water pollution due to waste?

-Yes, certainly. -[woman 3] Great question.

We're taking all precautions to ensure the village is safe.

[man 2] Believe that?

-Anything else? -[woman 3] You better.

[man 3] Uh… Oh.

[Ohashi] Yes.

[man 3] Huh?

-We shouldn't be represented by Yuu. -[man 4] Yeah!

-[woman 5] I'm glad someone said so. -[woman 6] I agree.

I don't think it's appropriate to let someone with a criminal in their family

guide people around the village or environmental center.

-[woman 7] I agree. -[man 5] Yeah!

-[woman 8] TV is out of the question. -[man 6] In our village?

[man 7] Misaki would be better. It would make it more charming.

-She's a girl, after all. -[woman 9] Yeah!

-Good idea. -[woman 10] Thank you.

-[woman 9] Much better! -[woman 10] I thought so.

[audience murmuring]

The actions of Yuu's family have nothing…

-[audience falls silent] -…to do with Yuu himself.

I believe you all know that Yuu is working hard

and doing very well at our company.

[Ohashi sighs]

Of course.

I understand the concerns you may have. Yeah.

Why did we pick him? I assure you, I deliberately chose him for this job.

It's to promote the idea that our village is a place

that provides support for people who may have difficulty thriving in society.

[woman 1] We could give him another chance…

-[Misaki] Sure, thank you. Bye. -Good work.

-[woman 2] Who does the mayor think he is? -[Toru] Misaki!

-[man] Something about… -[woman 3] A disgrace.

-Ahem. Do you wanna go for a drink? -I'm sorry. I have to prepare my proposal.

-[woman 2] Doesn't make any sense… -[Toru] Okay.

-[woman 2] …good friends with the mayor… -You seem to be taking his side a lot.

-[woman 2] There's some conspiracy… -Why?

Huh. I think that Yuu is trying to change himself for the better.

So it would be nice if you could help him out.

[laughs] That's ridiculous.

He'll always be the same man. He won't change, that will never happen.

-[woman 2] …represents all of us… -That's only your opinion, I think.

[man] Honestly…

[woman 2] I really should go home and talk to my family about that. I'm not…

[Ohashi sighs] It's been decided.

Hmm?

We're going to be featured next week in a television program.

The crew will be visiting, and you will be taking them around.

Huh?

-You sure about that? -I am.

And it will be broadcast outside the region.

Nationally, I'm told.

So I think we'll get some notice.

Oh, one more thing.

You're off the night shifts from now on.

-What? -I'll communicate this to Maruoka.

I don't need them to find out and get us in trouble.

What are you saying?

Yuu.

Now is your chance to tun your life around.

You show them, everyone who ever underestimated you.

[optimistic music]

I'll do my best, I promise.

Isn't it great to feel alive?

[laughing]

[laughs]

[sighs]

[music intensifies]

[singing in Japanese]

[dramatic music continues]

[chorus singing in Japanese]

[Noh performance and dramatic music continue]

[Noh performance and dramatic music continue]

[Noh performance ends]

[sighing]

[music fades]

Here's our guide, Yuu Katayama.

-[Yuu] Pleased to meet you. -[man] We've been looking forward to it.

[Yuu] Great. Let's go.

[man] Oh!

This makes a good shot.

Oh, hello. Hi there, guys. Hi.

Huh? What are they doing?

[Yuu] This is the process of separating the waste,

which has been collected not only from Kamon Village,

but also from neighboring cities and towns,

into waste that will be buried and recycled.

Hmm. Good, good, good.

Wow!

Oh my goodness!

[yells]

-This… this is not a game, you know! -Hey, hey, hey.

I'm sorry about that.

We do have some staff with complicated circumstances.

However, our strength lies in providing equal opportunities to all,

regardless of their situation.

-Now, everyone, this way. -I'm sorry.

-[worker] This is not a zoo! -[Ohashi] Toru, please?

[worker] Hey, Yuu! Why are you acting like you're better than us?

-Mr. Ono! -You're no different…

[Toru] Yes, we got it, we got it.

[Toru sighs]

[man 1] That was fantastic!

[woman] You really haven't done this before?

[man 1] Brilliant, just brilliant.

-[man 2] That is so true. -No, no.

-[woman] It was really good. So natural. -[man 2] We must take your picture.

-[woman] I don't know why you worried. -Thank you.

Not awkward at all. You were-- [gasps]

-Oh, so cute! -[man 2] It's amazing!

-We have to use this for the show. -[Yuu] Come on!

[woman] It's really a perfect picture.

Yes, yes, definitely.

[crows cawing]

[pot simmering]

[door opens]

[footsteps]

[door closes]

[Misaki] Toru?

What are you doing here?

Ah, I was just walking by.

I thought we could chat a bit. [chuckles]

-[director] Thank you. Until next time! -[Yuu] You're welcome. Thank you.

[ringing tone]

Misaki, sorry, they've finally left.

[Toru] Hey, sorry, but we're busy right now.

-[gasping] -[dialing tone]

[sighs]

[Toru] What do you think?

This is illegal, right?

What do you see in a guy like him?

Did you put him up to this, Toru?

Hey, come on. Why are you trying to blame me?

Why is it so hard for you to believe that he wanted to do this?

I was only doing it 'cause he asked me.

[scoffs]

[sighs]

So, you must see yourself in him?

What?

[sighs] It's just…

my dad told me about you.

[sighs] You took off from your job because of mental problems.

[sighs]

Hey, come on, it's okay.

It's just how humans are.

Get off me.

[breathing heavily]

[typing on phone]

[phone chimes]

-Misaki… -[breathing shakily]

[whimpers]

You know…

I've always had feelings for you.

Let's be together.

Let's leave this village.

I'll make you happy.

Please stop.

[gasping]

[Toru sighs]

-[whimpers] -Don't worry.

I'm not forcing anything.

[chuckles]

[Misaki] No! Stop!

-Misaki… Don't worry, okay? -[cries]

[breathing heavily]

-It's okay, it's okay. -Stop!

-Please stop! -[door opens]

-[Toru grunting] -[Misaki crying]

Hey! Get the hell off her!

[Toru grunts]

[Misaki sobbing]

I told her everything. The many things you've done.

-[breathing heavily] -[Misaki sobbing]

What?

You mad?

Are you gonna kill everyone you don't like, just like your father?

At first, he just opposed the processing plant,

then became isolated, and then he went crazy, right?

It's absurd, am I right? [laughs]

[Misaki crying]

[scoffs]

Huh?

Stop playing the victim.

It's upsetting.

[slaps]

Toru, please calm down!

Come on. Fight back.

-[slaps] -Yo!

-I said fight back. -[Yuu gasps]

[yells] Come on!

-Fight back! -[yelps]

[tense music]

[roaring]

[Misaki whimpering]

[Yuu sobs]

Why did it…

Why did it have to be you?

-[Yuu yells] -[Misaki whimpers]

Leave him alone!

[yelps]

[sobbing]

-[Toru] Right. [grunts] -[Misaki] No!

No, no, no, no!

-[gasps] -Oh yeah!

Come on.

Come on!

[roars] Come on!

[panting]

[yells]

-[Toru growls] -[Misaki] Stop!

Please stop! [sobbing]

Please stop!

-Just stop. -[sighs]

-Come on. [grunts] -[wails]

Misaki… Misaki!

Open your eyes!

-[Yuu roars] -[Misaki] No!

-[Toru] Hey! [grunting] -[Misaki wailing]

-Go inside! Go! Go in! -No!

-Go inside! -[screams]

Stop! You're killing him. [sobbing]

Oh, no…

-[grunts] -[wails]

[roars]

[growls] Yuu…

You are not needed in this village.

[emotional music swells]

[roars]

[ringing tone]

What on Earth is he doing?

YUU KATAYAMA

That stupid son of mine is useless. Probably drunk somewhere and passed out.

My God. What happened to your face?

I'm sorry. I fell.

-You can cover that with makeup, right? -Oh, yeah.

It's all up to you at this point.

I'm counting on you, Yuu.

-Sure. -[knock at door]

-Ah, Mr. Sakashita, welcome! -Ah!

Mr. Ohashi, it's finally here, isn't it?

[Ohashi] Yes, and I'm excited about it, but I must admit I'm anxious as well.

-[Sakashita] Nothing to worry about! -[Ohashi] Thank you for that.

-Thank you for coming all the way. -[Sakashita] My pleasure!

[Ohashi] We still have some time, so we prepared a waiting room for you.

-Please enjoy and relax. -[Sakashita] That's very kind.

I'll see you later, then.

[loud, rhythmic shushing]

[footsteps echoing]

[gentle music]

[man 1] Mr. Katayama has entered the studio!

[man 2] Welcome!

[man 3] Welcome!

[man 4] Boss.

-[Kokichi] Huh? -It's about to start.

[Kokichi] Oh yeah? Thank you. -[woman] Surrounded by rich nature…

-Full of traditions… -Look!

…Kamon Village offers the beauty of the four seasons.

[sighs]

For over 500 years, the culture of Noh has been deeply rooted in the village.

Graceful dances are performed,

creating a mysterious and fantastical world…

…protecting Kamon Village, where traditional sceneries

and the culture of old-time Japan still exists…

Oh. Yes.

-[man 1] Thanks for joining us. -[woman] Thanks.

-Thanks for having me. -[man 1] Please sit.

[woman] Thank you.

[man 1] Okay…

[woman] Yes, they changed it.

[man 2] Goin' live in ten seconds!

[emotional music swells]

Going live in four, three…

[birdsong]

[bus approaching]

[worker 1 sighs]

All right, that's yellow, yellow…

Yep. Yellow.

-[worker 2] Yeah, I've got somethin'. -[worker 1] Put all the yellows here.

-[worker 2] Here. -[worker 4] It's started, guys.

-[worker 2] Over here? Wait. Where? -[worker 4] Well, well, well. Let's see.

…oldest history that can be found in this village, our featured topic today.

Despite it being a weekday,

-it's bustling with tourists. -[workers jeer]

So today, we have someone special joining us to give us a wonderful tour.

A young star of the village, Yuu Katayama.

-Thank you. Nice to meet you. -[worker 4] Wow, it's Yuu!

He looks impressive.

-Tourists from overseas… -He got sophisticated.

-Isn't he great? -Yeah!

-[worker 2] Cool, right? -[worker 1] Yeah.

-[Yuu] That's right. -[worker 3] I'm jealous!

-[Yuu] Nearly one million visitors a year. -[worker 4] Listen to him! Wow.

-One million? -Yes.

That's amazing, isn't it?

Seems about right for one of the province's top tourist destinations.

-Thank you. -[Kimie] Yuu! Yuu!

-And who is that over there? -Um… Sorry, that's my mother.

-Your mother! -Yes.

What a charming lady, thank you very much!

Hi, hello! Sorry!

-Your son is doing wonderful. -[Kimie] Thank you so much.

-Now, shall we start our tour? -Certainly.

-Thank you, we are very excited! -Me too.

The village still holds a Noh festival once a year…

-Very good, isn't it? -We visited the Kamon Festival, and spoke…

-Do you regret leaving the village? -[Kokichi] Oh, be quiet.

-That's right! -…this tradition.

-[sighs] -[Yuu] That's right.

Depending on the year, the Noh play performed during the festival changes.

-So I think you can enjoy it many times. -Yeah, he's come a long way.

-[man 1] Oh, hey, there you are. [laughs] -[man 2] Of course.

-…has supported this… -[woman] Oh my God!

-[man 3 laughs] -[man 4] I'll be right back.

-Wow, it's large… -[man 4] Thank you for waiting.

The food will be right out. Ah.

-Table for three? -[man 5] Can I get another cup?

Okay. Please wait here and I will find you a table. Thank you.

Thank you. Let's wait outside.

-He said it'd be a moment. -…video clip, take a look.

SEPARATING WASTE BY HAND

-That's me! That's me! -You glared right into the camera.

-You look terrible. -No, I wasn't. I was just working.

[presenter] Not only is it impressive, but it's well organized.

-It feels reliable. -[Yuu] Thank you for saying that.

Kamon Environmental Center, the company where I work,

processes 30% of the waste produced in the entire province.

Did they ever find the Ohashi kid? The one that was reported missing?

…attraction of this site… -Hmm…

-Nah. -…a tremendous…

He was the oldest son, always causing trouble,

so I wouldn't be surprised if something bad happened.

-…to trying to make every possible… -I have a bad feeling about it.

-[presenter] By the way… -I see.

You are quite the skilled speaker, aren't you, Mr. Katayama?

[Yuu] Oh, no, not at all. But I'm flattered.

-Now, one final thing, Mr. Katayama. -Yes.

Could you please give a message to all the viewers watching you on television?

Sure.

Well, Kamon Village respects diversity and commits to moving towards the future.

A place where the environment and tradition coexist.

That is Kamon Village.

Where we believe in leading the development and creation

of a sustainable society to prevent global warming.

I invite everyone to please come and visit Kamon.

I believe that in this village, you can find the key to living a fulfilling life.

[director] All right, cut!

That's a wrap!

[presenter] Well, thank you so much.

-Thank you. -You did a great job. You're a natural.

-Thank you. -[director] No, thank you.

[presenter] Okay, that was really good.

-[director] Yeah. -[presenter] Katayama's really good.

[laughter]

[Sakashita] Yuu, I saw it! You were amazing. So good.

Well, Shusaku, I think you are very lucky.

You have young, talented people who are livening up the village.

[Ohashi] Oh, no, it's thanks to the support of people like you, Mr. Sakashita.

-Would you like some? -Yes.

[Sakashita] Looks like we already know who'll be the next mayor, right, Yuu?

-Ohhh! -No, no, no, please.

Mr. Sakashita, I think Yuu would make a good successor of Mr. Shusaku.

-He's proud of my son! -[Yuu] Mom, you've been drinking.

Well, I did have a successor already.

-But I wonder where he's wandering around. -Thanks.

Maybe he's a bit envious of Yuu.

[laughs]

-But isn't it wonderful that this village… -[Kimie] Of course.

…which Mrs. Fumi has protected all these years,

will continue for generations?

[Kimie giggles]

-You may not see it, but she's pleased. -[laughter]

[Sakashita] I see it. That's good!

[Ohashi] Well, Yuu really worked hard this past year.

But, you know, the real hero behind the scenes is Misaki.

[chuckles] No, no.

Yuu is where he is today because of her guidance and support.

I'm sure Yuu agrees.

I wish you two could become members of the Ohashi family.

What do you say, Yosuke?

-She's all yours! -[laughter]

-[Misaki] What's that supposed to mean? -[Ohashi] That would be something!

-[Misaki] Oh! -[Sakashita] What about you, Kimie?

-[Kimie] I don't mind! -[Yosuke] Sure, they can take her!

-[Sakashita] It's a deal, then! -[Yosuke] Go ahead!

-Go ahead. -[Ohashi] Oh, that's good to know!

-[door opens] -[Kimie groans]

Oh my God. I feel sick.

-[Misaki] Be careful, Kimie. -[Kimie] I'm gonna throw up.

[Yuu gasps]

-Easy. Can you walk? -[water running]

-[Yuu] Yeah. Yeah. Yeah… -[Misaki] Okay. Here.

-Okay. We're here. There you go. -[Yuu] Yeah. Oh, wow.

-[sighs] -Misaki…

-Hm? -[chuckles]

Thank you.

[Yuu sighs]

No need to thank me.

This is because of your hard work, Yuu.

[chuckles]

Mmm.

[sighs]

[Sakashita] Who would have thought this village would become so popular?

[man] I was surprised. They turned things around nicely.

[Sakashita] The mayor is desperate to be praised by his mother.

[man] I heard her favorite son was actually Kokichi.

[Sakashita] Fumi's health started to decline since Kokichi left the village.

[man] It's complicated, isn't it?

[Yuu] Good morning, everyone. Today, we have two tours scheduled.

We will do our best not to inconvenience you. Thank you.

[all] Yes, sir.

[Yuu] Are you getting used to the job, Keiichi?

-Y-- yeah. -[newcomer laughs]

You know, he was so excited when you appeared on television.

-He was all star struck. -[chuckles]

[Keiichi] Y-- you looked so cool.

-You look like a different person. -Oh, come on.

[newcomer laughs]

[Yuu] But thank you.

-[newcomer] Hey, Yuu, wait up! -Yeah?

-I've got some news to tell you. -Okay?

You should know… I'm quitting this job next month.

I'm going back to my hometown to help my parents with the family business.

That's good.

Good for you.

I must say, I think it's better

that you don't put the weight of the world on your shoulders.

I like the way you are now.

Hmm. Thank you.

[phone vibrates]

Oh. Excuse me.

Yeah?

[gasps]

[sighs heavily]

[worker] You can go home when you're done with that, okay?

[Keiichi] Oh, okay.

Red.

Yellow.

Pink.

[water hits hollow container]

INFECTIOUS WASTE

What the…

WATER QUALITY INSPECTION RESULTS

THESE FOUR SUBSTANCES WERE FOUND IN EXCESS OF ACCEPTABLE LEVELS

-[Yuu] This is… -[Ohashi] Yeah.

Well, it looks like we exceeded the standard

because of someone burying unnecessary stuff here.

If this becomes public, it could be a problem.

I would think.

So… you have to handle it.

Huh?

-What are you saying? -Has to be you.

I've left everything here for you, so you need to take care of it.

-Can you handle it? -Hang on.

-Uh, but what can I do-- -Yuu.

Everything we've built up here can slip away.

You understand, right?

Hmm.

HANDLING GENERAL AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE

Hmm…

[snorts]

Hmm.

FIGURE THREE: BIOHAZARD LABEL

Hmm.

[snorts]

-[Kokichi] Good morning. Morning. -[man] Morning!

-[man 2] Good morning. -Boss.

-[Kokichi] Yeah? -Can I have a moment?

What's this?

Keiichi?

[man 3] Mm-hmm. I'm working on it right now.

I-- Um…

-[man 3] Uh, yeah… -What's up?

[stammering] I have something I have to tell you, Kokichi.

[man 3] Okay. Okay.

[footsteps approaching]

[Kokichi] Looks like you're doin' great.

-Long time no see. -What the hell is up with that hair?

I preferred the messy look you had before.

Looks more responsible.

-Why are you here? -Oh, just patrolling.

And Toru is still missing, apparently.

So, Yuu. Anything new or unusual happening around here?

Hmm…

Yeah. Nothing.

Oh, hey, Misaki.

-How are you? -Nice to see you again.

What brings you here?

[Kokichi] Nothing in particular.

-[Misaki] Ah. -Hmm.

-Come by for practice one of these days. -[Misaki] Yes, definitely.

See ya.

[ominous music]

[breathing heavily]

Uh--

[siren wails]

[dramatic music]

Stop them!

[officer] Go! Run! Run!

Get them! There! Chase them! Over there!

Yeah! Come on, get all of them.

Don't let anyone go.

[Kokichi] I got you. Stop resisting.

What?

[Misaki] Mmm?

Understood. I'm on my way.

Police.

-What? -[gasping]

[keys jingling]

-[Kokichi] Okay, let's go. -[officer 1] Come on, this way.

[officer 2] Let's go ahead and detain these guys.

-[officer 3] Put 'em in here. -[officer 2] If you're good with that.

-All right, in you go. Watch your head. -Hi!

-[officer 2] Yeah, we got that. -[officer 4] Yeah. What's the matter, boy?

-[officer 2] Okay, sir. -[officer 4] Make sure they're secure.

-[officer 2] In here. -[officer 4] Yeah, yeah, yeah.

-[officer 2] Watch your head. Step down. -[officer 4] Okay. Yeah, yeah, yeah.

-[officer 2] You got those two? -[officer 4 groans] No!

[officer 5] All right.

-[Yuu gasps] -[officer 4] Just kidding.

[officer 5] Call the station, let 'em know we're comin' in.

[officer 4] It's gonna take as long as it takes.

Well, you shouldn't--

-[Kokichi] Yuu. -[officer 5] Secure this gentleman?

Were you aware?

Really?

Obviously not.

[radio chatter]

Keiichi.

Keiichi is the one who informed us. Thankfully.

[stammers] Wrong things. I-- I can't forgive them.

-[car pulls up] -[Yuu scoffs]

[chuckles]

Well done, Keiichi.

You did great.

[car door slams]

[officer 4] Yeah, I do.

Let's go.

Deal with this.

Yeah.

[radio chatter]

[sighs]

[somber music]

[Yuu] Thank you for coming today.

Thanks to his courageous actions, we were able to successfully expose what happened.

We are grateful for his courage.

[woman] Mr. Nakai, can you please say a few words about this incident?

Uh-- um, I…

Well, I'm sure you can imagine our total surprise.

It's mortifying and heartbreaking to find out

that the place we have nurtured with love was being used by criminals.

We are happy to cooperate with any police investigation…

They'll definitely try to cover this up, won't they?

And they'll succeed.

Why do you say that?

-Well, this is just like ten years ago. -[woman] Unbelievable. Um, no--

-[Yuu] Daily operations… -It'll cause a stir for a moment.

And everyone will forget as if it never happened.

-[Yuu] …unimpeded by this… -Ten years ago?

-Yeah. -[Yuu] Our mission…

Wait. Isn't that when you left the village?

Yeah. There was a movement against the establishment of this facility.

The people opposing were ostracized and bullied.

And one of them killed one of the officials in revenge.

In the end, he set fire to his own house and killed himself,

so they didn't investigate the case properly, and it was closed immediately.

[chuckles] I couldn't do anything to help.

We will develop measures to prevent this from reoccurring.

[Kokichi sighs]

Um… I-- I--

[stammering] Yuu is my-- my hero for sure.

[chuckles]

Thanks so much.

[music fades]

Oh, Mr. Sakashita, I apologize for causing you trouble.

Tomorrow, I will transfer the money in the form of a donation.

Yes.

Huh?

No, wait!

Please, Mr. Sakashita! Please, wait!

[Kokichi] Things are getting serious.

-[Ohashi] What do you want? -Well…

It's regarding your beloved son's case. I think we're making some progress.

-That's not what I'm concerned about now. -What, illegal dumping?

Wasn't Toru involved in it?

-How would I know anything about that? -[laughs]

Is that so?

-You're just gonna keep covering it up? -You have no idea!

You'll never understand how I feel.

[Ohashi exhaling]

[Yuu breathing heavily]

[phone vibrating]

[sighs shakily]

Hey. Yuu.

What do you want? You shouldn't be here.

Looks like we're in trouble.

We've lost an important source of income. We're in the same boat.

What do you want?

Toru would never let this happen.

You didn't snitch, did you?

What? No way. Are you crazy?

Anyway, try to cover it up. I'll kill you if you mention my name.

You threatening me?

I would be careful if I were you.

Fifteen minutes of fame, you already forgot you're a criminal.

We are bad people.

[shudders]

-Yuu, is everything okay? -It's fine.

Oh… what is it?

Leave me.

-Uh-- Yuu… -I said get out!

[breathing heavily]

Shhh.

Shhh.

[continues shushing rhythmically]

[continues shushing rhythmically]

-[officer 1] No. Just walk, it'll be fine. -[shushing continues]

Sure. Everything over here has to be…

[officer 2] Chief!

Oh gosh, they found something.

-Forensics! Over here! -Should take a look at this.

-Yes, sir. Move, move! -Everyone, stop digging! Stand by!

-Put up the barrier tape! -Yes, sir!

-Out the way, out the way. -Let's go.

Contact the Criminal Division immediately!

-[officer 2] Yes, sir. -[gasps]

[officer 3] Careful where you put your feet. Don't move anything you shouldn't.

Yep. I knew we would find you. [sighs]

[woman] How long will it take? That's too long.

[whimpers]

-[woman] There's too many people. -[man] Is that a body?

-[woman] They're acting like it's normal. -Hello, there. Excuse me, Mr. Katayama.

I know you're busy, but can I ask a couple of questions?

-[Yuu] How can I help you? -Um…

Your father was the leader of the opposition group

against the waste processing facility, right?

Mmm? Mmm.

Uh, how do you… um, feel about working in PR here?

-What do you mean by that? -So, what I mean is--

Well, in short, what do you think about the crime that your father committed?

-Uh-- Aaah! -You don't understand anything!

-[Misaki] Yuu! -[reporter] Please let me go!

-That's so rude! -I'm sorry I hurt your feelings!

-You are so incredibly rude! -Calm down!

-Delete it. -I'm a journalist! No!

-Delete it! -Why should I?

[shuddering sigh]

[Keiichi] Y-- Yuu?

[Yuu] Oh…

Oh.

[Keiichi] I know…

I-- I know that… you saved my sister.

[sighs]

Thank you.

-Keiichi. -Hmm?

[chuckles]

I need… you to do somethin' for me.

[melancholy music]

[Yuu sighs] Yes.

I'll arrive in about 30 minutes, and I'd like to hold a press conference.

Yes. Thank you very much. Bye.

Wh-- where are we going?

I want you to speak to the reporters.

You are gonna tell them that you saw Toru being taken away by scary men

because he was doing very bad things.

[stammers] But I-- I didn't see anything…

But we know what happened!

If you hadn't meddled, none of this would have happened!

Uh… I…

[chuckles]

Keiichi, come on, please.

I'm your hero, aren't I?

Um… But-- but I--

I don't-- I don't want to lie…

[sighs] Keiichi.

Uh…

He's scum. He tried to rape your sister.

A person like that shouldn't be alive.

Am I right?

You can also be a hero.

Huh?

[gasps]

-I don't want to. -What are you doing?

-No! [grunts] -Watch out! Don't!

[both yelp]

[gasping]

[groans]

Oh…

[gasps] Oh!

Uh… Keiichi?

[breathing shakily] Keiichi?

Keiichi!

[gasping] Keiichi!

Keiichi! Keiichi!

Keiichi! Keiichi! I'm sorry! [sobs]

I'm sorry… I'm sorry…

[crying] I'm sorry…

I'm sorry… I'm sorry…

[newsreader] There is a development

regarding the illegal dumping of industrial waste in Kamon Village.

Today, as the police were excavating the scene,

the body of a male was discovered buried in the landfill.

According to the police, the body was partially decomposed

and the identity is unknown.

The Makura Department has set up an investigation headquarters

to collect more evidence,

and to try to identify the body and determine the cause of death.

In addition, it appears that the police will thoroughly investigate

the involvement of the Yakuza members

and the workers of the Kamon Environmental Center

who were arrested for illegal dumping two days ago.

The police are also planning to question the workers at the incineration facility,

which operates 24 hours a day,

which does not coincide with normal business hours at the landfill.

They will also analyze surveillance camera footage

to determine if there were any suspicious individuals

entering or exiting the facility,

in order to determine if there are any connections

between the illegal dumping and the dead body--

[Yuu sighs]

[Misaki sighs]

[Yuu sighs]

You know, Keiichi…

he's always talking about you when he's home.

"Today, Yuu stopped by and came to talk to me."

Or "Today, we had lunch together."

"Yuu did this, Yuu did that."

Please…

continue to be Keiichi's hero.

[sighs shakily]

[gasps] Where are you going?

Wait.

I want to come with.

-But you can't. -Why not?

Because…

people need you in this village.

[gentle music]

You have to keep on saving everyone.

[sobs]

I need you.

I'm the one…

who was saved by you, Misaki.

[Misaki] Hmm.

[chuckles]

[Yuu chuckles]

You… you make me feel…

that it's okay to be alive.

[sniffles]

It was you who made me feel that.

[sobs]

I just couldn't make you happy.

Forgive me, please.

[Kokichi] Huh?

-No! No! -[officer] Jesus.

-Stop! Stop! -[officer] This is terrible.

Please don't…

-Hmm. -[Misaki sobbing]

[Yuu] Hey! Get the hell off her!

-[struggling] -[Misaki sobbing]

[footsteps echoing]

[emotional music]

[Misaki gasping]

[Toru] You are not needed in this village!

-[roars] -[Misaki wails]

-[blow lands] -[Toru groans]

[Misaki whimpering]

Misaki… it… really hurts.

[wheezing]

[music fades]

[emotional music]

[music swells]

It's… gonna… be okay…

You are late.

Mr. Ohashi.

What?

I'm here because I have something to tell you.

I have something to tell you, too.

Kokichi just called and told me

that they found…

a lot of videos and photos on dead Toru's phone.

They also found photos of you doing illegal dumping.

Right.

And Toru… assaulting and trying to rape Misaki.

You two did it, right?

Yes.

Well, that's fine. That's not an issue.

I thought that was the case.

Do you know how many times I've had to cover for his actions?

I feel relieved now.

That is the only evidence they have.

We just have to stick to our story.

What's important is one's standing.

It's difficult to go back to where you were once you fall.

You know that, right? You've experienced it first-hand.

[sighs shakily]

[chuckles]

Was it this easy with my dad, too?

What's with the sudden question?

Please answer me.

[sighs] Hmm…

If I have to be honest,

I don't remember your dad's case.

[tense music]

[laughs] Oh, forgive me.

It just means I was so dedicated to protecting the village.

Sacrifices are necessary to protect the village.

That's how we have continued to survive.

I'm grateful to your dad for that.

Well, so… [sighs]

This, time, let it be Misaki who sacrifices herself.

Let's just say Misaki did everything alone.

That's it. Right?

I'll take care of the rest.

Let's rebuild this village together.

Yuu?

[chuckles]

You're a piece of trash.

Huh?

[Ohashi yells]

[tense music swells]

[whimpers]

This village should disappear!

[Ohashi choking]

-[Yuu sobbing] -[Ohashi choking]

[thudding]

[music fades]

[singing in Japanese]

[both singing]

[somber music]

[Fumi and Misaki continue singing]

[shushing]

[singing fades]

[emotional music]

[sighing shakily]

EXPLORING KAMON VILLAGE

[emotional music swells]

[Yuu shushing]

[continues shushing]

Yuu!

[stops shushing]

[music fades]

[sighs]

[frogs croaking]

[silence]

[poignant music]

[man singing in Japanese]

[music fades]

[birdsong]

[frogs croaking]