Original subtitles

Miu.

In my own way, I want to express

the things I got from you when we were together.

I see.

I always

wanted you to look my way.

But I won't see you anymore.

Thank you for everything until now.

Bye.

I knew that forever

didn't exist.

I succeeded at everything I did.

But still…

I can't dance with someone who's not committed.

I couldn't succeed

in becoming the most important person in her life.

I WON'T BE BACK TONIGHT GET DINNER WITH THIS

Chiaki. Let's go back to being friends.

I couldn't succeed

in reciprocating feelings for the person who was always by my side.

-You're Kousaka? -Yeah.

Some of us are going out for drinks. Do you want to come along?

Just like butterflies that flock to flowers,

they came as they pleased

and flew away as they pleased.

The director from an artist-in-residence in Germany recommended me,

so I will be living and working in Europe for a while.

Gradually, I got used to giving people what they expected of me.

I lost track of my identity.

Bye.

That was when I saw her artwork.

WINGS

She had expressed her inner feelings

without fear.

That was something

I was unable to do.

If I'm going to lose everything,

I won't hope for anything.

FIRST UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT KOUZOU OBAYASHI

That's what…

Sorry.

…I thought…

It felt as though her eyes, full of hope,

saw right through me.

-Can I sit here? -What?

Are you going to submit your work this year at the Art Festival?

In this world, where forever does not exist,

she was enduring pain,

while desperately searching for something she desired.

Why doesn't your work have any trace of hesitation?

I think they're pieces created by someone who has never been hurt.

Sometimes I just want to knock you down, Mr. Kousaka.

I just want to see an artwork that reveals Mr. Kousaka's true self.

It was as if I was being guided by a light.

Before I knew it,

I was searching for her.

In order to prevent the sadness of losing her,

I kept turning my back.

Then, what about me?

Forever

didn't exist

after all.

Stop touching my stuff.

You can't work in this condition.

If you have something to say, just call me.

I had to come here because you wouldn't pick up.

You're such a nuisance.

Sorry.

I wanted to dance, even if it meant that you'd hate me.

That was the only way I was able to survive.

The more you possess things that are precious to you,

the more you will experience pain.

I caused a lot of pain,

and I also experienced pain, but I have no regrets.

I see.

I know I have no right to say anything.

But don't go on living looking as if you've given up on everything.

It's pathetic.

What the hell?

If you have nothing to believe in,

then at least live as you please.

I'll be off now.

She has been and always will be

a selfish person.

But no matter how badly she got hurt,

she never took her eyes off of what she desired.

You're over the age limit.

This place hasn't changed at all.

I have no money to make any changes, that's all.

A child's ability to concentrate is impressive.

You looked like that when you were young.

-By the way… -What?

What's with this?

Can you take it down?

It's to advertise how we produced Ren Kousaka.

You're so sly.

I guess a great artist like yourself won't understand.

If you have something to say, just say it.

Your techniques have leveled up, and you're highly valued,

so I think that's really amazing.

But…

you're not one-of-a-kind.

I already know that.

Why can't you create things anymore?

I was empty to begin with, so I think my true nature is coming out--

No, you were impudent and shameless to begin with.

Since when are you putting up a front, trying to act cool?

You're not the only one hurt and in pain.

For what purpose am I making things,

and for what purpose am I living? I have absolutely no idea.

I see.

Even if I hold out hope,

it'll disappear someday.

But…

I wanted her to keep on living.

You know, I actually had a kid.

It died before it was even born. But because of that,

my wife and I parted ways,

and I burned all of the work I had done until then.

But why do you think

I'm still making small artworks like this?

Creating things

is the desire to embody the feelings of the moment

and maintain it forever.

Everything will disappear one day.

But the desire to hold onto them forever

won't ever subside, as long as you are alive.

You still have that desire, right?

He's leaving now.

-Bye. -Bye.

-Bye. -Bye.

See you.

I lived my life

avoiding the pain that comes with a loss.

I decided not to turn my back on what I desire…

Cheers! -Araki, Yagihashi, Shindo!

and even if I am to get hurt,

I want to be with someone.

You two are so close.

No, we're not.

I felt that wayfor the first time.

-The moon is beautiful. -Yeah.

It's nice.

How long have you been there?

It's beautiful.

This is how you appear in my eyes, Mr. Kousaka.

What?

Hold on.

Mr. Kousaka?

-Mr. Kousaka. -Hey.

It's Kamakura Banksy.

-I thought he had disappeared. -You went all out.

It's better to make a comeback with a bang.

I brought alcohol.

You were back here?

I'm going back again. I just came today to drop her off.

You're the one that said you wanted to come, Saki.

Is that right?

I'm glad everyone is doing well.

Right back at you.

This is nice.

Can I ask one question?

What's going through your mind as you live your life?

Were you the type to ask these questions?

-Let's start with Sou. -Why me?

-Hurry. -Hurry up.

I…

don't have a special talent like Mr. Kousaka.

-I know that I'm not special… -I like you!

but nevertheless…

Stop being so jealous.

I want to cherish you…

but nevertheless…

I like you.

I want to be by your side…

but nevertheless…

He's the most important person in my life…

but nevertheless…

I know I'm empty…

but nevertheless…

I know I shouldn't take a step forward…

but nevertheless…

And?

What about you, Mr. Kousaka?

I know I'll get hurt…

but nevertheless…

But even then…

Are you struggling?

Why are you here?

What kind of structure are you going with?

I won't bother you again.

Just let me help.

Stick this part together with metal, and it'll become stable.

What about this visible part?

-I thought he was someone extraordinary, -It'll be fine as long as you

cut this part off in the end.

-but he was someone who lived life -The key is

-trying to avoid getting hurt. -to insert it vertically.

She never lost hope, even after she got hurt.

-She was a courageous person. -Don't press too hard. Take it slow.

Okay.

This moment together felt endless…

and yet it felt as though it was too short.

I wanted this moment to last forever.

-I'll hold onto this, so you align it. -Okay.

Forever doesn't exist.

That's why…

I want to embody the pain we endured…

and our lives at this very moment…

Into something tangible.

I'll be going now.

Thank you.

Me too.

Thank you.

When are you leaving?

I'm planning to go as soon as possible.

I see.

Thank you for everything.

Thank you for everything.

I'll head back now.

Okay.

FIRST UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT KOUZOU OBAYASHI

Give it back.

That's my line.

Miu,

I like you.

Ren.

I know that forever doesn't exist.

But I still

like you, Miu.

Yeah.

I…

like you too, Ren.

You won't regret it?

Of course I will.

I shouldn't hold out hope…

Forever doesn't exist…

But nevertheless…

REN KOUSAKA HOLDS AN EXHIBITION IN NEW YORK

YOUNG SCULPTOR REN KOUSAKA

KAMAKURA ART FESTIVAL 2025

SHAPE OF FOREVER

Welcome back.

I'm back.

Subtitle translation by: Lili Morita