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You can never truly know a person.

Even if you've been intimate with that person many times.

I became like this, it's because of you!

It's your fault! It's your fault!

Are you still going to continue your domestic violence against Michiko-san and Mayumi-chan?

It's discipline. Discipline.

♪ Happy birthday to you

It's better if you die.

Hold him firmly.

Okay.

Wabi-Sabi Subs presents: GURASU NO ASHI "Glass of Reeds"

(Planned a kidnapping hoax, father commits suicide; 2nd grade schoolgirl said to be missing now deemed as a non-incident)

(Business in serious debt; Wife and daughter suffered domestic violence for a long time)

What an incident huh?

It's because he was saddled with debt.

He faked the kidnapping.

So in the end, he committed suicide.

Considering the feelings of the people who were left behind...

I'm sure it's hard on the wife.

I hope she doesn't blame herself.

I too thought I had stepped into a miserable kind of life but...

Compared to this person, perhaps my life is not so bad.

The one who was at fault...

...was the guy, right?

My husband too... was deep in debt, you see.

Finally, he couldn't stand it anymore, so he hung himself.

I told this already, right?

He might have wanted to put an end to everything but...

For me...

Even if it was over and done with, it's not really over.

Nice weather, isn't it?

Final Episode: "Last Farewell"

We will now inspect the tickets of those bound for Obishiro Station.

Take care of yourselves, okay?

We will.

How about you?

What will you do from now on?

Well...

I really am grateful to you.

I hated you, you know.

I know.

Say.

How did you know my phone number?

How? Weren't you the one who called me?

Me?

Yes.

During the time I entrusted Mayumi to you...

Mommy... The train's leaving.

Okay.

Shall we go?

Goodbye.

(Call History: Hotel Royale, Outgoing Call)

(Call History: Toshiko-san, Received Call)

(Call History: Sano Michiko, Outgoing Call)

Hey... Setsuko-san.

You were the one who made this call, right?

Didn't you say I should become clever?

I guess you are a sly kid.

I've come to love you, you know.

Look, your mom's waiting for you.

Mommy said...

...to read this.

Thank you!

(Obishiro City, Kayaoto-cho 496-4)

We will be departing now, please be careful when the doors are closing.

(Four years ago)

Watch your step. (Four years ago)

(Four years ago)

I'm home.

Today we will be having Ishikari Hotpot*. (*Salmon and vegetable stew with miso and butter)

Okay.

I'll wash the vegetables.

And as for the key ingredient...

Butter.

You see, I'm very fussy when it comes to hotpot.

Both my wife before, and daughter...

I never let them meddle with it.

But you know, the reason I'm telling you this...

..is because even once we're married, hotpot will be the only area I'll be in charge with so...

Married?

You don't want to?

To you?

That's right.

I've never thought of that...

Then, think about it.

I too like a bit of a commotion in my life.

I've been married once but...

...it can be a good thing.

What was good about it?

Let me ask you...

Secchan.

Is there a place where you say "I'm home"?

Maybe.

How about saying "Welcome home"?

Wouldn't it be good that you have a place like that?

I'm home.

Say, Toshiko-san. Why did you come here?

Your husband committed suicide...

...it's because he didn't do well with managing your hotel, right?

Why are you...

...still serving in this love hotel.

Why indeed...

Toshiko-san.

Yes?

I've always wanted to ask you.

What is it?

When your husband died...

What were your thoughts then?

You want to know?

Yes.

I thought he was a terrible person.

I resented him.

He got into so much debt, and felt he was driven into a corner.

He left me when we should have been together forever.

"What was I to him?" I asked myself.

But then...

I've come to understand lately...

That man...

...wanted to release me.

That I be set free.

And to answer your question, Setsuko-san...

I guess I really do love this job.

That is why I came here.

That's right.

It's best to bury them once and for all.

You... and the person you are until now, all the burden you've been carrying.

Koda-san...

What's next after you're born again?

In the wetlands...

...where the frigid reeds stand...

...the sand trickles smoothly into the void.

That man...

...wanted to release me.

That I be set free.

(Reeds of Glass)

What is this?

Hotel Royale's certificate of title and Koda-san's official seal.

After Koda-san dies, I think the hotel should be turned over to Toshiko-san.

- What are you saying... - I think this is for the best.

What the hell are you doing, Secchan!

I have heard from the doctor... Dr. Takamura.

...About Koda-san's illness.

He also told me how long he will live.

Also....

...that you asked him, why you weren't told anything.

What are you thinking, Secchan...

I regretted it...

I should have stopped you from marrying him at that time.

But I didn't think...

...I was qualified to make you happy.

(Tokyo, 12 years ago)

This payment schedule shall have no mistake, right? (Tokyo, 12 years ago)

(Tokyo, 12 years ago)

Yeah.

Well then okay. I'll proceed with it as planned.

Yeah.

Yes.

Bye.

I'm home!

Happy birthday!

Divorce Registration Document

I'm not suitable for marriage.

Why...

Why is that I wonder...

I do want us to be together.

I wonder why...

Secchan, I do love--...

Your eyes...

Your nose...

Your lips...

Your shoulders...

Your...

I'll remember them.

This smell too...

I love you... Setsuko.

Say, Sawaki-san...

What is it?

If I die, I want you to scatter my ashes.

I will die ahead of you.

Even so...

And then, if I'm reborn...

I will live a different life.

This is where I grew up.

(Snack Bar, Babiana)

This child has changed.

Such a strange girl.

Not even lovable at all.

That's a nice expression.

This is the only picture...

...of me smiling.

Those earrings...

It was the first present Koda had given me.

Then...

This picture was... taken by Koda-san?

When I was young, this was my only friend.

You had a friend, huh.

That's right, I did.

What is it?

I've forgotten something.

You wait in the car.

I'll be back right away.

It's best if it's neatly buried once and for all.

It's best...

...if it's neatly buried once and for all.

Secchan...

What're you doing?

There's a person inside!

- You mustn't! - There's a person inside!

- You can't! - Secchan...

Setsuko! Setsuko!

(Remains of Woman Found in Snack Bar Fire: Fire at a snack bar at Tanuno Shopping District, on the 24th, 6:20 pm, suspected as a suicide. A man near the shop called 119. Fire was extinguished after four hours. A body was found at the scene. No injuries among nearby residents...)

(The body is suspected to be that of Setsuko Koda [28yo], daughter of the bar operator. Since the shop was doused with a large amount of kerosene beforehand, police suspect suicide as a possible angle.)

Goodbye, Setsuko-san.

I want you to spread my ashes.

And then...

...if I am reborn, I will live a different life.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

It's cold today, isn't it?

Yeah.

Oh, you have a letter.

Huh? Where is it?

It's on top of your desk.

Man, it's so cold!

Hello.

I'll go get some tea.

What do you want?

I really don't want anything but...

I figured I wanted to hear your account of the scene.

Scene?

Of the fire.

Snack Bar Babiana.

The burnt corpse that was found was Koda Setsuko-san's.

Another incident wherein her name comes out.

You were the eyewitness, right?

Yes. We were together the whole time that day.

When we were leaving, she said she forgot something and went back to the shop alone.

That's what you said in your written statement, too.

With her belongings left in the scene, it seemed to verify the situation.

There's no doubt that Koda Setsuko-san is dead.

Together with your testimony...

...it's perfect.

Too perfect, I should say.

What is it you want to say?

Where did you put Setsuko-san's ashes?

I scattered them, because that was her wish.

I see.

Her ashes are already gone...

Anyway...

About Setsuko-san's mother...

I asked around the neighborhood but they told me they haven't seen her for two months.

The ashes that you scattered...

I wonder if they were really Koda Setsuko-san's.

(To Sawaki Masahiro; From Sano Michiko)

(I found a picture of Setsuko-san when I cleaned up recently. I think you should have it. So I've attached it here. Please take care in the cold weather.)

(...Best regards, Sano Michiko)

Say, Sawaki-san.

If I die, I want you to scatter my ashes.

The ashes you scattered... I wonder if they were really Koda Setsuko-san's.

Secchan.

If I'm reborn, I will live a different life.

Welcome.

Thank you for the letter.

I see that you've come.

This picture...

She has on... a somewhat... peaceful expression.

When was... this picture taken?

When...?

This was... taken after....

...Koda-san's incident, wasn't it?

I know her look, you see.

When did you take the picture?

Was it... before her death?

- Even so... - I'm sorry.

My daughter was the one who had it.

I do know you cherished her very much.

And I am sure Setsuko-san cherished you, right?

That is what I felt.

Come on, let's go.

What are we going to eat?

I wanna eat curry and rice!

Secchan...

Secchan!

Secchan!

Koda-san has died!

Koda-san has died.

Toshiko-san... and Kozue-san...

...and I saw him off.

The detective came to my office...

They're looking for the whereabouts of Fujishima Ritsuko.

He's suspicious about who died in that fire.

Let's go.

Please try to escape, Secchan...

Come on.

Please live on.

What's wrong?

Continue to live.

Don't cry.

'Koda Setsuko' AIBU SAKI

'Sawaki Masahiro' OZAWA YUKIYOSHI

'Sano Michiko' NAKAMURA YURI

'Koda Kozue' MORIKAWA AOI

'Sano Mayumi' - WATANABE KONOMI 'Wataru Sano' - KOBAYASHI KATSUYA

'Kida Satoko' - YOSHIMOTO NAOKO 'Setsuko at the Bakery' - KADENA REON

'Det. Tsuzuki' CHIBA TETSUYA

'Utsugi Toshiko' KINO HANA

'Fujishima Ritsuko' TAKIGAWA YUMI

'Koda Kiichiro' OKUDA EIJI

Original Work: SAKURAGI SHINO "Garasu no Ashi" (Shinchosha)

Screenplay: NAGATA YUKO

Music: MEINA Co.

Photograpy: KIMURA SHINYA

Recording: URATA KAZUHARU

Editing: KATO HITOMI

Lighting: OKUDARI EIJI

Art: AKIMOTO HIROSHI

Decoration: NISHIMURA TORU

Scripter: YOSHIDA KUMIKO

Costume: NOMURA AKIKO

Music Producer: TSUSHIMA GENICHI

Mixer: KOMATSU TATSUYA MIZUNO RYOKA

Color Grading: ABE YOSHIAKI

VFX Producer: TANAKA TSUTOMU

Music Production Cooperation: TOEI MUSIC PUBLISHING

Stills: IKEDA MASAYUKI Special Effects: LOCUST

Action Coordinator: MORISAKI EIJI

Medical Guidance: HORI ERIKA

Accountancy Guidance: SAKAMOTO ACCCOUNTING TAX FIRM

Tanka Poetry Guidance: NILE TANKA WORKSHOP HAMAYA MIYOKO

Subtitles by WABI-SABI SUBS

Translation / Editing / Timing: EARTHCOLORS

Spot Translator / QC: WILKI

Special thanks: VAMPIREXxX

Producers: INOUE MAMORU / MORIKAWA MASAYUKI / ISHIZUKA SEIWA

Director: MISHIMA YUKIKO

This has been a 2015 Production of: WOWOW / FINE ENTERTAINMENT

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