Original subtitles

Good morning!

Good morning!

What do you mean by "What?"

Are you asking me what I'm doing?

What is with you?

What's with me?

Thank you for the other day.

Thanks to you I've calmed down.

You've calmed down.

"Good day, sir."

"Good day, sir"?

What's up?

Did the princess dump you?

What am I to her?

I come running and all I get is, "Thanks, I've calmed down"?

Am I an antacid for an upset stomach? An aspirin for a fever?

When did you come running?

You have very good selective hearing, Shohei.

I focus on what's important.

It was the other night.

And what? Was there a confession of love?

Pretty much.

What? So you're going to date? Are you guys in love?

At least I thought we were.

I was bracing myself for it.

Hmm…

What?

It's just that your choice of words about "bracing yourself"

when it comes to dating seems weird.

I guess that's what it takes to date Sae.

That's right. I'd made up my mind.

OPERATING

It's okay.

Dad will be okay.

I'm here.

Shohei?

Why are you here?

Well, I was in the neighborhood.

The neighborhood? This is Nagoya.

Uh…

I'm here to eat Hitsumabushi.

Keita, who is this?

Oh. My college buddy, Shohei Aida.

Hello.

You came all the way from Tokyo?

Keita's so chicken, he can't watch someone get a shot.

I was worried if he could handle his dad's operation.

Oh, sorry. I called your son a chicken.

No, thank you for coming all this way.

Oh, it's okay.

You're doing great, Mrs. Nasuda!

Just a little more! You can do it! Yes!

Take it slowly! That's it!

Just a little more! You've got this!

Whoops! Are you okay? Shall we sit down? Here.

That's amazing! You made it from there!

Thank you.

In two weeks you made it to ten meters.

Next week let's try for 15 meters.

-Listen, Kai. -Yes?

I'm not in any rush.

You say, "This far,"

"Okay, next is to there," and I get really nervous.

When I make it you look so happy,

but when I don't make it,

you look like I've failed a test or something.

Oh…

I'm sorry! I was putting pressure on you.

When you get old, you stop trying to rush things.

I'd like to get better at my own pace.

I'm sorry. I wasn't understanding.

That's okay. Being young means not understanding.

OPERATING

The operation was a success.

Thank you so much!

Thank you so much!

We got all the bad parts, so don't worry.

He's still woozy from the anesthetic, but…

Generalized anxiety disorder…

comes with myotonia, fatigue, and sleep disorders.

Let's cover these under the themes of the health of those close to you,

or your academic lives or romantic lives.

Huh?

Sorry, I don't understand this.

I don't know sign language.

Oh… A typo.

THOSE CLOSE TO YOU

What a drag.

Thank you.

I said I'd help with your next class, but can I skip it?

I mean, this is such a hassle.

But could you tell Professor Sakaida I still helped you?

I'm failing and I need to earn points through community service.

Thanks. Bye.

I saw that. Standing with a guy, you sure are popular.

-It's not like that. -What's with you?

Let's get some tea.

So I realized, she was absolutely right.

She doesn't have school or work to think about.

Her daughter-in-law cares for the house.

She can get better at her own pace.

There really is no need to rush things.

What?

I guess you don't understand how disabled people feel after all.

You're healthy.

You don't understand what it feels like to be physically flawed.

Maybe that's true, but I want to understand.

You feel superior.

You get to feel magnanimous.

Are you picking a fight?

You enjoy being generous to people below you.

And?

If there's anything else, I'm listening.

If you've got something to say, say it.

It's why you act nice to me.

You feel sorry for me. It's pity.

But as time passes, everybody gets tired of me.

Because I can't do anything.

I can't even attend classes alone.

You're kind to me and that old lady

so that you can feel superior.

That's how you feel deep down.

I don't feel that you love me.

Are you serious?

Are you serious about that?

I am.

Okay then.

Then forget it.

I asked if you wanted to get tea because I wanted to ask you out.

But forget it.

I didn't know that's how you felt about me.

But you're wrong.

Everything you said about me is wrong.

But if that's how you feel, I can't change that.

We…

can't date.

It's office work…

but it's mainly on a computer.

You're bright and you've got good senses.

It might be a good job.

Thank you very much.

Ah. Are you bothered by things like this?

THREE HEARING DISABLED EMPLOYEE SLOTS

Professor, I got a part-time job playing the piano.

Yes. I heard.

I'd like to continue on that road.

I see.

Good for you.

I'm sorry. You went to the trouble…

Not at all.

Young people sure do move a lot.

Their hearts and bodies move.

Time passes faster for them, too.

And the flow of time has momentum.

Sometimes I'd like to run like that…

and feel excited like that.

To go back and feel like that again.

Is it hard to imagine?

Even I had a shining adolescence of my own.

Did you have a fight with Kai?

How…?

I heard it in the wind.

My misfortune is my own.

I don't want to drag others down with me.

Do you intend to live alone?

If I can.

That's an option.

It's an option, but…

it's very lonely.

Even if it's lonely,

I'll survive alone.

Your friends would be sad to hear that.

They're stronger than you think.

Especially…

Kai. Kai is stronger than you think.

At least…

that's what I think.

To mourn people's misfortune…

and celebrate their happiness…

To love people…

To get mad at them…

Isn't that what living is all about, Sae?

Oh, thank you.

I was in phys ed class.

"I skipped it"?

Yes.

I took it for you.

Really?

Buy me dinner. Filling in for phys ed is super hard.

Yum! This is delicious!

How's this?

Yum!

You're eating a lot.

It makes me not want to apologize.

What? I thought this was a making-up feast.

I'm sorry about before.

I went too far, too.

You did nothing wrong.

You told everyone to learn sign language for me.

I shouldn't have done it behind your back.

"Sae doesn't understand, so let's try using sign language."

I should've suggested it with you present.

That would've been more fair.

I'm sorry you have to walk on eggshells for me.

You're the one who learned sign language for me.

And when I lost my hearing,

you never left and you never changed.

You're my one true friend.

You got mad because it was me, didn't you?

What do you mean?

I think you bottle things in and let the pressure build.

Let's be honest where we can.

If we fight, we can make up later.

Like now.

I think you can be honest with Kai, too.

I can't do that.

Why not?

You're a girl friend.

If we fight, we can make up.

But Kai's a boy, so…

I'm…

I'm scared of Kai hating me.

I think Kai would follow you to the ends of the Earth.

He doesn't just like you, he loves you.

I'm not that sure.

And it's not because I can't hear things.

It's because I'm just a girl.

Just a girl?

That's right.

When I fall for a guy,

I become just a girl.

Yeah.

I get that.

Ta-da!

-Oh! -As you know, these are Akafuku.

And these are Bankaku crackers.

-For Kai, miso boiled noodles. -Thanks.

There's so much.

Mom went on a shopping spree after Dad's operation.

Hey, where's mine?

And for Shohei, we have these!

Fish ornaments?

Yes. The symbol of Nagoya Prefecture.

We've got a pair on the family wedding hall roof.

We give these to people who hold weddings there.

They're made of real gold.

Whoa! Nagoya's amazing!

-Fish ornament for holding a wedding? -Yes.

Why does Shohei get them?

Well, Dad said to give them to him.

He actually showed up during Dad's operation.

What?

Uh, I was bored.

Plus I wanted to eat Hitsumabushi.

That was pretty good.

Horaiken has the best Hitsumabushi. Drop by if you ever visit.

I'm glad it was a success.

-Yeah. -Seriously.

-Gold? -Lemme see.

You know…

You know…

I'm going back to Nagoya after graduation.

What?

I realized when my dad got sick…

I have to look after my mom and little brother.

That's why…

But your job…

I know. But I always intended to take on the family business eventually.

Sooner or later makes no difference.

I think it does.

Huh?

If you go away, we'll miss you.

Nah. It'll be after graduation. There's still time.

No there's not.

It's only nine months.

I know.

But once we graduate, we won't be able to get together like now.

Sure we'll call each other and maybe go for drinks.

But peeking into the lounge and thinking, "Who's here? Oh, it's just Shohei"…

Those times will be over.

Oh, come on! Don't act so depressed. This is a celebration!

Check it out. Gold fish ornaments. Real gold.

-Tell your dad, "Thanks." -Sure thing.

-Huh. -Lemme see.

Impressive, aren't they?

What?!

-You're stretching it! -Come on!

Ow!

You're locking me in? Is this some kink?

I don't want anyone to hear.

Oh. You're asking me out?

Is that all you ever think about?

What?

That actually kind of stung.

It was a light jab.

Felt like a straight counter.

Don't talk about complicated stuff.

It's not complicated.

Listen. I need to talk to you.

Oh?

That reminds me, it was nice of you to go see Keita.

I was bored.

Stop being intentionally standoffish. You'll complicate things.

You started this. Just get to the point.

Excuse me?

Your grace.

Listen. I think Sae and Kai like each other.

What? Are we in junior high?

But Sae lacks confidence, so she sabotages herself.

She's like that sometimes.

Like her heart has a compound fracture.

Yeah. I kind of get that.

You're like that, too.

Hey.

-Is that any way to ask a favor? -So…

I want to give those two an opportunity.

What?

An opportunity to be alone. Somewhere nice.

So in historical movies filmed as stories, the detailed characters…

Yes. The ocean.

The corn is delicious, the ocean is vast… It'll feel great.

Who's going?

The whole Orange Group gang.

Let's go. Don't think about it.

I mean, please come. Please.

Why?

I want to go to the ocean.

Then just go.

That's not it.

With Shohei.

Really?

I decided to be honest with myself.

You two.

Stop gossiping in sign language!

Sorry!

That sounds great! Sae and Akane are coming, right?

Making memories, right?

Camping was fun, too.

Uh, Keita, maybe you shouldn't be so excited for this.

Why not?

Are you coming, Kai?

I'm going back to Nagoya after graduation.

The Orange Group won't be able to go to the ocean on a whim when I do.

It's to make memories. Come on.

Kai!

Hey!

-Are you okay? -It hurts.

Let's take it slow.

What's wrong, Akane?

I ran into her on the way. She says her stomach hurts.

Are you okay?

I was fine… Ow!

I'll take her to the hospital.

-I'll drive. -Don't bother!

-Wait for Sae here. -Huh?

Oh, pick up Keita at the Mishuku crosswalk at 9 a.m.!

I had so much fun last time.

Yes, yes. "Shanghai Honey"?

"So cute…" There.

Hello Shohei?

I'm heading out.

What?

I got a sudden photo shoot.

That's a bummer. Well, we'll have fun for you.

Yeah, I figured as much.

But Akane's not feeling well.

So we decided to call it off.

-What?! -Sorry.

That's disappointing.

Oh, well.

Shohei, is Akane okay?

Yeah. She was just constipated.

Ow!

So she's going to take a rain check.

I see.

And I think I will, too.

What?

I'm concerned, and as a guy, I should walk her home.

I see.

So you two go have fun.

What about Keita?

He said he'll pass.

What do you mean, "pass"?

So that's that. Bye.

Hey! Hey!

What?

It's canceled.

It looks like everyone's out.

I'll drive you home.

What a waste after you rented a car.

No point complaining.

Why aren't you using sign language today?

How can I when I'm driving?

I mean since earlier.

Because I'm mad.

I'm mad at you.

"You enjoy being generous to people below you."

Those were your words.

That's how you described us.

Who wouldn't be pissed off at that?

I can't read your lips.

I'm disappointed in you.

Hello? Are you okay?

Yeah, thanks. I'm fine.

That's good to hear.

Listen, Kai.

What?

Sae didn't mean what she said.

She sometimes says cruel things.

She's afraid of you hating her someday, so she tries to make you hate her now.

Don't listen to her words. Try to understand her.

That's too difficult for me.

Sae actually really likes you.

I'm entering the highway. Gotta go.

Right or left?

My house?

No.

The ocean.

Right.

Got it.

Yes.

Yeah, I'm sorry.

Yes.

I don't think I will anymore.

Thank you for everything.

Who was that?

Oh, the senior photography assistant.

You haven't gone to work recently, have you?

Yeah. I thought I'd quit.

-How come? -How come?

I'm not sure.

Maybe I'm no good. Looks like I don't have talent.

Talent?

I feel so jealous watching Sae.

She's doing what she likes and has talent.

She does that even with her ears.

That takes guts.

She could get famous as a hard-of-hearing pianist and make a fortune.

-Careful. -Stop making assumptions!

-Ow. -Your ears work fine!

Do you have any idea what she's been through?!

Do you know the sort of life she's led?!

-Sorry. -If you're her friend…

If you actually understand her, don't say such things!

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

But…

even as a joke, it was wrong.

Ow, that hurts!

Huh?!

You slammed my hand there.

It's boring with just us.

It was fun with everyone last time.

Well, they tricked us, so they're not here.

Tricked us?

So we'd go to the ocean together.

Really?!

Sure. Didn't all the cancellations seem suspicious?

Stop the car.

What?

-Stop the car! -What?

Whoa! Watch it! Watch it!

I said watch out! Watch out!

Sae!

Sae!

What are you doing?

I'm going home.

I'm not being tricked into a date.

Go home? The ocean's right there.

Ow! Ow, ow, ow!

You're a man! Stop screaming!

-Yes, ma'am. -What's with those clothes?

Why do my clothes matter? Ow!

-Your x-rays. -Thank you.

Ow.

What? You're hurt, too?

-Yeah. -Oh my. You too?

Hold on. Let's take care of flower boy.

Do the flowers matter?

Oh my. The bone's cracked.

-What?! -But it's nothing too serious.

Okay. Let's look at Miss Pink next.

Move. Shoo. Away.

Here we go.

Ouch!

What the heck were you two doing?

A lover's spat?

No!

Go ahead.

That's a little unfair.

What?

-Here you go. -Thank you.

CORN WELCOME

I bet Kai and Sae are enjoying themselves.

The nerve of them.

And here we are with cracks in our fingers.

Honestly.

Are you hungry?

Totally!

Oh. You thought I was buying, didn't you?

Huh?

I'm broke, so it'll be a diner.

You eat a lot for having a cracked finger.

Look who's talking.

Right.

To be honest, I kind of get it.

Hm?

Being jealous of Sae.

She's got talent and she knows what she wants.

It's almost blinding.

I can't find what I want to do.

The harder I look, the less I realize I have.

Everything becomes blurry.

It's like I'm delaying life.

That sounds like me.

Why? You've already got a job ready.

I've got nothing.

Someplace that pays well and is relatively famous.

A place…

where the hours are later.

That was my criteria for a job.

So watching Sae makes me anxious.

But you just might find something there.

You're right. Thank you.

You know…

getting my finger cracked made me like you even more.

Don't say stuff like that so suddenly!

Sorry.

Give me your hand.

Thanks.

Sure.

See you.

Want to come in?

What?

Want to spend the night?

That's bold.

Not today, though.

Oh.

I need courage.

Such a relationship with you requires courage.

A lot of it.

I can't be who I was.

I need to shape up.

Get myself together.

And then…

So…

wait for me.

I will.

You're so shocked.

Let's do this next!

Let's do the Dragon next.

Already?

It should be last. There's an order to these things.

Oh, shut up.

When I was little, the Dragon came after the Catherine wheels.

Who does that?

Besides, it's too early.

It needs to be darker…

Stop signing.

What?

People will think you're Deaf, too.

They're all looking and whispering.

Who cares? Let them talk.

I do. I care.

Well, I don't.

You don't have to care

because your ears still work.

This is why we shouldn't date each other.

They'll laugh at you, too.

I don't care if they laugh.

Well, I do.

I don't want people laughing at you, too.

Now that I think about it, you're not even my type.

I can't talk or hear.

You shouldn't bother with the likes of me.

You're not making any sense.

We're not alike!

Enough playing friends!

Thank you for putting up with me!

Sae!

Sae Hagio!

You've got a foul mouth!

And a bad personality!

You may be cute, but guys won't like that!

But I still like you!

I like you!

I like you!

How's that?! It may be embarrassing not being able to talk!

But I can yell and be embarrassing, too!

Everyone's looking!

You like that?! I'll say it again!

Sae Hagio! I like…

Knock it off.

You scared me.

Say it again.

Say what?

What you just said.

Which part?

That you like me.

You can be so cheeky.

I like you.

I like you.

I was always so scared

of the void of sound…

"Someone please turn on the lights."

I cried…

but I couldn't say it.

Are the lights on?

Are the lights on?

A tiny bulb. Only a five-watt bulb.

But it's on.

I'll never…

let it go out.

I love you.

I'm so glad I'm alive.

I'm so glad I was born.

I got to

find you.

You really don't need me to walk you?

I'll be fine.

See you.

What's wrong?

I was just a little dizzy.

Are you okay?

I'm okay.

I'll email you from home.

At the time…

I had absolutely no idea…

what was going to happen to us.

KAI YUKI AGE 22 MOTTO: GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT

SAE HAGIO AGE 21 PEPPERS AND ONIONS (FOOD SHE HATES)

In Germany.

You'll come with me, right?

Tell me the truth.

Well, I'm against it.

I care about Mom.

You might just fly like E.T.'s bicycle!

Does Sae care about the piano contest more than you?

Subtitle translation by: Toshihisa Nakamura