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When The Rain Falls

Whenever the rain falls, I feel like cutting my nails.

She never comes to me in my dreams.

Never.

Literary Arts Publishing House

Knew you'd be here.

Hazuki... Good morning.

You often are the morning after proofreading.

I made us rice ball snacks.

Thanks. I'll have it later.

And tea?

Don't get cocky.

How're things with Lady Boss?

Lady Boss?

That fashionable middle-aged lady.

The once deputy editor at "Ange," who,

is now our head of planning, thanks to her husband, our chief editor.

That's harsh.

She wears mohair, sleeveless shirts and stiletto heels this long!

Like "The Devil Wears Prada"!

They accepted her project and promoted her.

What's with your clothing?

Company slaves have no time for sex appeal.

Leaving?

No, I've reporting to do later.

I see...

I'll take a nap.

- See you. - Yeah.

You're fast.

Take this to accounting.

Yes.

Saussure.

That scent... It's nice when women wear men's cologne.

You've a good nose.

Sorry...

Such short nails.

Ms. Kimihara, you certainly are reserved.

You've got ability. You need to step out more.

I guess...

Excuse me.

Hana.

Wanna do the story on that ex-idol's extramarital affair?

Can I?

It might just be gossip.

Yeah, I'll do it!

You will? Great!

I can tail her if you like. I'm a good stalker...

Hey... Hold on...

No...

It's okay.

Doesn't being up all night make you horny?

We're in the office.

It's against the rules. If we're caught...

Hana...

You're the one, Hana.

Young people just go on about sexual harassment.

Then there's power harassment. I'm fed up with it all.

Room in use

Hana, I have your tea...

Oh, Hana.

Oh, Chief Editor...

Sawada?

For real?

I came in my hand.

A tissue... I need a tissue.

Guess that's up to me to get.

Musician, influencer, idol, comedian...

I wish to release novels by talented people.

People with modern sensibility who

aren't bound by established frameworks.

This will acquire new readership.

Much is at stake!

Show results and

I don't care if you sleep.

Sorry...

You know your responsibilities.

So be more responsible.

Understood.

That will be all.

Mikoto has over a million followers.

He's now with a big agency. His influence will increase.

I believe you know him.

His mother.

Mikoto should write something good.

Take care of him.

Yes, I will.

Lady Boss was in crisis mode.

Her outfits belie that.

I got the comedian.

He's just aping an awarded novelist-comedian.

His manuscript was awful.

Mine is like a composition.

Even if this doesn't pan out her husband will rescue her.

Might be trouble for us.

Just figured it out?

It's hopeless with Lady Boss in charge.

Her heels are bone-breaking deadly.

- Step on it! - Ow!

"The Shining King" by Mikoto

A history of traumatic loves?

Excuse me?

Nails cut so short they bleed.

A psychological fear of hurting others.

Or a deep sense of guilt.

Don't evaluate me. I'm trying to read this.

Please don't tell Shiori.

You two are old friends, right? My chief and your mother.

I'd rather not talk about my family.

The chief has great confidence in you.

I hope so... She's kind of an...

- airhead! - airhead!

I know.

A real airhead.

I'm bushwhacked.

I sent you a text.

The doctor said I'm ovulating from today.

I've been up working all night.

You know I've been, right?

Why would you be gone for three days like that?

Well, it's not your first time to do this.

Look, you know I'm getting old.

I can hardly keep up with the world.

I know that but I'm running out of time.

I can't afford the medical costs.

Listen, you just got promoted.

Calm down and think about it.

Or...

Or you can just resign!

I'm being serious.

You've got that scary face again. I'm kidding.

Don't be mad.

I don't know why we got married.

If it's not for kids, then why?

I see...

Okay. Then lick it.

I'm not of the age where it gets up by itself.

I'm not just a delivery boy who delivers on demand.

Come on. Get to it.

Tonight, it's my turn to be frigid.

No realism...

Not realistic.

I want it personal.

His life story.

The thing is, Mikoto is

reluctant to discuss his family.

His will be our first book.

It'll go on sale in four months.

It's on him.

Be in the lobby of the Central Hotel at six.

Got it. See you.

It helps my rep to be seen with a beautiful wife.

Your hair looks nice like that!

I have to leave at five.

You do the rest.

The forecast calls for rain.

Your umbrella!

Thanks!

I don't feel like going now.

You'll catch cold.

Want to take a shower?

I noticed the scent of her perfume after showering.

What a strange dream.

I was at the party,

chasing Sawada with a paper cup filled with eggs.

Quickly! Do it here!

I wish I could do in vitro fertilization like a fish.

It's funny.

Might it not be best to call or message him?

At this point he knows I won't go.

Is it really okay?

He has someone.

My husband does. Probably.

I don't care one bit.

Or who she is.

It's my pride that's hurt.

Being married is difficult.

Chief.

I knew how he was but still we married.

I was young so I didn't much care.

It gets complicated the older one gets.

So much has happened to me...

Sorry to talk like this.

No.

I don't care what others think.

I've been killing myself at work.

My time to get pregnant is closing.

Am I no good?

That isn't what I meant.

I know.

But...

I like you.

I really do, Chief.

Just,

lie back and close your eyes.

It's fine to

imagine being with a man.

I don't mind.

Please relax...

Chief, you're so wet.

Does it hurt?

Does it feel good?

Are you crying?

It's 'cause I'm happy.

I'm happy you're happy.

As soon as the affair was over, the chief went home.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Last night didn't happen.

She wants this, I feel.

Guy's no good.

Right? What a first meeting.

Hazuki! Hey there!

I didn't think you had female pals.

My friend Hazuki from the planning section.

Planning? How's my wife? Scary?

The chief takes care of me.

It's okay to tell me how you really feel.

She really does look after me.

I see...

You okay with our girls' night out?

- Yeah. - Okay!

Excuse me.

How's it going?

With men?

Your boyfriend...

What do you mean? I don't have one.

Sorry. But, I saw.

After proofreading.

After I'd brought some tea.

I didn't mean to...

I see...

At first, I thought it would be in my best interest.

If you hang around Sawada you'll get more work.

Hear all the old juicy tales.

Behind the scenes stuff.

He seems to not get along with Lady Boss.

Isn't that what men who cheat always say?

Probably.

Still,

my motivation at work now is to get his approval.

I understand.

So, what about you?

Guys. I mean guys.

Guys...

Well...

We've just been talking about me.

Uh, there is someone I like.

Huh? Really?

But, I think they hate me.

They're avoiding me.

You asked them out?

I shouldn't have asked them out.

But you did, right?

Tell me. Who is it?

I was dumped so it doesn't matter.

I'm the bad one having an affair.

No way! It's an affair too?

For real?

I think it's time for Japanese sake.

You're avoiding answering.

Write about myself...

The chief thinks that will keep things more realistic.

She feels I'm limited to writing only my personal trauma.

Mikoto...

No matter how warm they may be,

you've things you don't want to recall.

As expected.

Reality is better.

His writing pace has increased.

Do you have time from now?

There's a wine restaurant I'd like to go to.

Yes...

I'm a bit tipsy.

My first time to drink

expensive wine.

Will you give me a moment?

Chief...?

What's wrong with me?

Keep your eyes shut.

Like before.

My body...

Don't leave any marks.

Oh, no! The time!

You're going?

Please stay until morning.

Don't leave.

What?

I won't let you go!

What did you do?

You're late.

How's the planning going?

Well, you know...

Why are you wearing a scarf indoors?

Has someone been out cheating?

No way.

Well, well.

How sexy you look.

Look who's talking, Mr. Cheater.

Who was it?

What were the two of you up to?

You like this?

Please stop.

You're wet.

I didn't know you were so sensitive.

We're a couple, you know.

We're still married, right?

Don't you want kids?

You said you wanted kids.

I'll sleep...

in the living room.

Good night.

It's less than a month until our first release.

Then we'll put out more.

First, Ms. Kimihara.

Please meet with Mikoto.

He's gone missing.

What to do...

There was a time when he had no identity of his own.

I thought he'd gotten over it.

He said he has things he doesn't want to recall.

It's because I made him write personally.

His manager is upset.

He even mentioned suicide.

Suicide?

Don't mind. He's not that weak.

At that time he also went missing.

It'll be okay.

This is all my fault. I'm sorry.

It's not your fault.

Mikoto's office wants to cancel his book.

They want to make it our fault.

I think the whole project will go away.

Chief...

It's how things go

around here.

Yes... There... More.

Coming...

I'm...

It's okay. You can leave your mark.

He already knows.

Of course, not who I'm with.

What's wrong?

It's not fair.

Men...

Women...

I've always wondered.

Your short nails.

I wonder who you hurt before you realized who you were.

I...

killed someone.

They died?

You can't forget them.

No.

- No. - It's okay.

I've no right to be jealous.

I'm pregnant with

Sawada's child.

I see... So it's not a sexless marriage.

I know.

I'm selfish.

I'm going home.

You would be...

Hazuki of planning.

Can we talk?

About what?

Will you break it off?

With Hana.

Get in.

There were a lot of girls like you in school.

Don't treat me like a child.

Only superheroes and kids do things like this.

You know she's pregnant.

The chief.

Will you keep it up with Hana?

And you? Are you two over?

Saussure... It's the scent Shiori wears.

I noticed it in the hallway.

I'm more sensitive than I look.

I tricked you.

Tricked!

Tricked?

Coworkers don't usually do this.

Right. So that's what this is about.

Well, isn't this something.

I've broken up with the chief.

Really.

Can you prove you broke up?

Hotel Forum.

You know it?

Is this how you'll prove it's over?

The chief and I

always met here.

So close to the office. You've got balls.

And in this bed.

I'm grateful to you.

It's the first I've heard

that she's pregnant.

Thanks for telling me.

I don't want to get sued later. We can stop now.

Well? Wanna stop?

Keep going?

I don't care.

This kind of meaningless work strive is sweet.

What do you call her?

Call my wife.

Chief?

You know?

She likes it from behind.

Women can't do it this way.

First time?

With a man.

How was it?

Sex with a man is

too direct.

I guess so.

Are you alright?

I'm sorry. I'm just upset over something.

What is it?

We did break up, didn't we?

I'm afraid...

Should I have the baby?

Maybe I'm not the one to ask.

I know.

But, I want to hear what you think.

You...

never made me climax.

Now I know.

I needed to have you by me.

I slept with your husband.

Right here.

"Can you prove you broke up?"

He asked me.

Give me your clippers.

Let's get in the shower.

Chief...

Call me by my name.

Shiori.

Once more.

Shiori...

You okay?

Feels good.

Do you really want me?

Shiori...

I love you, Hazuki.

I want today to never end...

Forever...

Never end...

Stay with me.

Until the morning.

I love you.

Are you still here?

Miss the last train?

I won't pay cab fare.

Please leave your wife.

What brings this on?

I want to...

I want to be the one to take care of you.

Not possible.

I've a child on the way.

That's how it is.

Your wife is having an affair.

- She's with... - Your friend.

Don't worry.

She's never really been mine.

It's always been my one-way street.

That's why I took advantage of you.

I apologize for everything.

Don't apologize!

I don't want this.

I never wanted to see you like this!

I pretended to be asleep.

On our first day here,

I asked to shower together.

"Chief, you go first," you said.

I was refused.

So, you were upset.

You're sly.

Please give birth,

to the child.

Hazuki.

We don't care one bit.

That's right, so you mustn't mind.

Huh?

Hazuki, there's a seat here.

Come on.

Shiori and Hazuki are engaged in a lesbian affair. - Hana Mizushima

Did something happen?

Didn't you read the email?

Email?

This.

It's from Hana Mizushima.

She's your friend, no?

Slandering LGBT people. I can't believe it.

In this field and you violate human rights?

Why would you do this?

Zero human rights awareness.

Homophobe.

What are you girls up to?

We heard them.

What did you hear?

Disgusting.

I think it's nice.

No way.

Give me a break.

Didn't she screw the boss?

In the meeting room.

You're having an affair too.

Lady Boss has it the worst.

Unlike us, she's management.

LGBT issues are sensitive.

As a minority, consideration must be given.

We should...

Be quiet!

It's the same as adultery.

It doesn't matter if it's two women.

Gross.

This is gross.

Me...

You...

Don't touch me.

You shouldn't get involved

with me.

I already am.

Thanks for contacting me.

I'm glad you're okay.

I thought I should apologize.

Where were you these past two years?

Here and there.

I see.

I won't ask.

I went to the publisher to apologize and they said you'd both quit.

Shiori too?

A short time after you.

I see.

Your resignation.

Was it because of the email?

Someone at the company told me it wasn't my fault.

It was tough, no?

I dragged her into this.

She's straight, you know.

I took advantage of her loneliness.

I hear she got divorced.

Divorced?

Do you know where she is?

I've asked, but no one knows.

My mother, too, is the kind who can only love a woman.

She left a woman she loved because her parents disapproved.

She fled into an arranged marriage.

Then I was born.

I found this out when they divorced.

I was in the 8th grade. It was devastating.

I couldn't believe she'd marry so nonchalantly like that.

It wasn't nonchalantly.

I wanted

my life to end.

However,

unable to bring an end to it,

day after day,

I went on living normally.

They aren't strong.

People, that is.

Do you know who my mom's ex-lover was?

Ex-lover?

I think she really loved you.

Shiori really loved you.

Body and soul.

What can I say?

I'm glad I was born.

This is why I came to see you.

It's true.

Your skin...

Your breath...

Your dark hair...

Your fingertips...

Your warmth...

Your voice.

I love you.

Hazuki.

Hazuki.

I love you.

I love you.

I haven't been here in a long time.

Tokyo Olympics have been postponed

because of COVID.

It's stopped raining.

Mom!

It's been a while.

Shiori.

I went to where you were born.

Don't forget about her.

What's your name?

Tsukito.

Tsukito.

He's named after you.

It's because you wanted him to be born.

Kazuha Komiya

Kazumi

Yurisa

Aika Yukihira

Tomu Miyazaki

Written by Miyuki Takahashi

Music by Yuriko Nakamura

Directed by Shusuke Kaneko

©2022 NIKKATSU