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How about Takada Junji? (Actor and comedian)

Takada Junji.

Takada Junji?

Don't you think there's a boom coming right now? For the 3rd time.

Eh? Really?

Coming out of such dark times...

...just like Ueki Hitoshi long ago... (Ueki Hitoshi - comedian who represented Japan in the 1960's during its rapid economic boom then)

...we need that sort of character now, don't we?

"Ueki Hitoshi"? People today wouldn't recognize that name.

Moe, do you know him?

The "Gachon" guy? (Gachon - catch-phrase for a member of the comedy team "Crazy Cats")

That's Tani Kei. (Member of "Crazy Cats" who uses "Gachon")

That's someone else.

Ala? Is it already Christmas for you, too?

Yeah. Since the deadline is next week.

I have a presentation to make next week, too... Our Christmas Campaign.

What is it?

Chocolate. I told you about it yesterday.

You did?

I did.

Once this is over, I'll have to think about what dishes to make for New Year's.

A year goes by in the blink of an eye.

- Won't you be late? - Huh?

It's at 2 o'clock. I just can't be late for the launch's first after-party party.

You're working hard.

Please take care of her.

I guess I'll do that this evening.

Since I won't be in late today.

You said the same thing yesterday. No go.

Then, where should I do it?

Take her upstairs? Down here?

How's school? Having fun?

Having fun isn't a reason for going to school, now is it?

That's true.

You've got a point there.

While at the University...

...I was in the literature department, but I was good at science back in high school.

In both science and math.

That's why...

...I don't trust unscientific things.

Like specters... or ghosts.

Specters and ghosts are the same thing, aren't they?

Yeah.

Well, like Nessie and the Abominable Snowman.

The footprint of an Abominable Snowman was found last year.

There's a 95% probability there's one in Russia.

You know a lot.

Dear, can I get some coffee?

Say, can I have some coffee?

I asked you to talk to her.

You always say that when you leave things up to me.

What should I say to her?

You can come up with something for yourself. I'm just as busy as you are, you know.

I know that.

Where's your "thanks for the food"?

Thanks...

Still, it's not like, look...

...she stole money or hurt a friend, right?

That teacher is just exaggerating things.

Then, the next time we're called, will you tell her that directly?

To that Sonoda-sensei.

Knock-knock!

Um...

...I heard about this from Mama...

What was it you called that creature?

The, um... Furo-something or other.

Frodo.

Yes, yes, that's it.

Where do you see that?

Here and there.

Here and there?

At shrines or at school.

Ehh...

It's okay if you don't really believe me.

It's not that I really don't believe you.

What sort of person is this Frodo-san?

A half.

Half Australian and half Japanese.

Oh...

Then Moe, how do you talk with this person?

With telepathy.

Telepathy, huh...

Ah, Moe.

Your bento. Have a nice day.

Yeah.

It's not "yeah," now is it? "I'm going."

I'm off...

It's not "I'm off" but "I'm going."

Going!

Don't leave it off!

- She said it's half Australian. - Such a thing can't be...

Heiwa Fansubs Presents: "Going My Home"

Episode 1: "The Cowardly Man's Turning Point When A Mysterious Beauty Suddenly Appears and the Enigma of the Legendary Creature 'Kuna'"

Ah, good morning.

Good morning.

Going to a memorial service?

No. I have a major presentation today.

It's almost time for that, isn't it?

The time when vending machines come out with their warm coffees.

- That's true. - Right?

Well, it'd be just the same even if you told her lies.

- Really? - Yes.

Whatever we have to say anymore will just get ignored.

I hate it whenever mine comes around.

Seriously?

Isn't Moe-chan 9 now?

She'll be 10 this year.

Ah... Just 2 years left.

Then she'll be going to middle school already...

Why did my daughter have leave that age...

Now it feels like I have two nagging wives at home...

Seriously.

It's come.

Was it no good again?

It's no good anymore.

Look.

No one here is reading books.

Well, you've got it nice.

You're the ace producer of commercials.

It's like that, isn't it?

You're out in Roppongi every night, right?

Like out of one of those 4 frame comic strips.

Well, sometimes.

Just sometimes.

How nice...

Well then, we'll begin the preview.

"The new Paul's Mexican taco flavor."

That's a little hard to read.

Ah, I thought so, too.

Right?

How long until we can fix it?

By noon tomorrow, somehow.

Sorry for all these times.

Not at all!

Because I'll get to accompany the President for a little longer...

...I hope everything will work out fine.

Still, tomorrow is a little...

I am available for this evening.

Can you fix it?

Of course.

Were your parents Mexicans?

No... Brazilian.

Isn't that strange? They eat Mexican food like tacos, right?

Well... yes. But, that's...

Ah, I was just saying this! He's great!

He does say that.

I see.

You can fix that?

Our Producer normally attends each presentation to the Presidents, doesn't he?

Well, ordinarily.

Tsuboi-san should already be one of those over in the management side though.

It's uncomfortable when he attends, isn't it?

And it's like I can't say what I'm thinking either now, can I?

When I joined up, it wasn't like this.

He was a little more, you could say somehow...

Eh? How long ago has it been since you started calling him "Ma-kun"?

Hmm... How long has it been?

From what time can we use the editing room?

Ah, this is a pain...

"Heiju was at the red water well, threshing wheat."

"Heiju's mother who had..."

"...raised him up until now in poverty..."

"...had died and now he was all alone."

"Same as me, I'm alone just like Heiju."

"So thought Gon, who was watching from behind the shed."

- Say, say. - Huh?

There were 50 questions on today's test.

- So how many questions did you get wrong? - 4 of them.

- Eh? That's incredible! - Eh? How many did you get wrong?

Eh? I got 5 wrong, 5.

Eh? That's only a difference of one though.

- Still, you're great. - Ah!

Huh?

- What is it? - What is it?

What is it?

What you're saying is...

...you have a sixth sense, right?

You can see things.

Things like that boy.

Then...

...you should go to the emcee for the program "Neptune."

You're a surprising grade school student.

I'll recommend you for that.

Ahh... One more than usual...

Okay.

There.

Jun-Jun. Don't be overly concerned about their size.

It'll be more mother-like that way.

Yes.

You can take it in about 10 seconds.

Yes.

- On 3, 2, 1... I'll put it in. - Yes, if you would please.

3, 2, 1.

- I'll flip it. - Yes.

Ah, add some sugar.

Yes.

Another cup.

Ah, it's floating, it's floating.

Looks delicious!

But you wouldn't want to eat this.

It may LOOK delicious, but being delicious is something different.

Yes.

Now, now, now...

Director, please calm down as well.

I am calm.

Thing is...

...where do I fix it this time around?

"Where..."

He said it was hard to read, didn't he?

Ah...

That it was a little hard to read.

Eh? Where at?

Well...

We couldn't see the monitor very well because of Tsuboi-san's shadow on it.

Mine?!

Geh. You're of no use...

This isn't some children's play.

Please be more specific in what you say.

Do you want the characters larger?

Want them colored?

What did he point out?

Let's just keep it the same with some slight changes.

That's true.

Don't just stare out into space. Come over closer to the monitor.

You were staring off into space, too.

What's this about?

He was watching it while putting.

And then he hit the ball and...

Then he said it was a little hard to read.

Should we add an border behind it? Like a caption?

Wouldn't he just say you can't see the product that way?

Then let's enlarge the characters to 114%.

That... would be exactly the same as it was the time before.

Then we'll put squares behind it.

We could raise the brightness level a little with that.

Yes, yes.

Then let's do that for now. Thanks for everything up till now.

But didn't we make 36 patterns just like that the other day?

We're counting on you! Right? Sensei!

Ah, sorry, I got a call.

Ah, wait, Senpai!

Yes, yes.

Ah.

Dad has?

He has what they call high blood pressure?

No, that's part of what they call his diabetes.

At 70...

72, isn't he?

But why was Father-in-law in Nagato?

Can't have been a business trip, can it?

He must have already been there for golfing or something, right?

How's his condition?

Does he need an operation?

I really don't know; my older sister was doing the talking.

You're running late there, too, aren't you?

Yeah... The shooting will be prolonged for a little longer.

Could you ask your Mom to watch Moe?

Ehh? I really don't want to bother her that much.

Please.

Yeah... I'll ask her, but...

Sorry 'bout this.

There's no real way for me to get out of this.

As you can guess, I'm not keen on going, either.

Would you like to drink hot coffee or a cool drink?

- We have bentos... - Ah, excuse me.

- Yes, thank you very much. - Do you have any mayonnaise?

I don't have any mayonnaise prepared.

- You don't... - I'm very sorry.

Excuse me.

Would you like anything?

Please go ahead and use this.

"Kasatani is waving the flag."

"The signal has changed to Go."

"Now, Kasatani is jumping for the gold medal."

"He's flying!"

"He's made it! What a stunning jump!"

Ah...

"Taxi Stand"

Well... One and a half hours.

I'd been waiting there for a passenger for an hour and a half in the end.

When you arrived, it was like seeing an angel.

You were really surrounded by a halo.

An angel wouldn't be surrounded by a halo.

Ah, that's true.

Ah, well, it's a fact that this was lucky.

That train is pretty much no good, so I thought it must have passed by already.

So few people ride it?

No one takes it.

Buses for people of this town are already gone, so no more schedules come out.

The only thing on the schedule these days are for when the wild boars and bears come out.

Bears?

They come out?

Yeah.

Monkeys, too.

Well, if you pay me money...

...I'll even put a money on a bear for you.

"Minami General Hospital"

- Ah, Ryo-chan. - Oh.

Takiko said she'd be here soon, too. I just got an e-mail from her.

How is he?

It's looking more like tomorrow than today before we hear about that.

Then, why...

I left right in the middle of work.

What about an operation?

They said it's not possible by going through the back.

So they're using medication that keeps his brain from swelling.

Then it's just something non-serious.

Look, I forgot his insurance card though.

Don't worry about that, geez. You can bring that around later.

Have you...

...put on your mourning clothes already?

You're wrong. I had a major presentation at work.

Sorry about this.

You came alone?

Because we didn't know what the situation was.

It's just for now.

I saw Sae-san the other evening on TV.

Was it that one?

- Her feature on nice mothers. - Yes! That was the one.

Well the really nice mothers are the ones who make their meals.

That's just her work...

Must be nice, huh?

Making money by making food.

I made food for 50 years and didn't get one sen for it.

"Going up."

Taki-chan, you're late, aren't you?

How is he?

Well, we won't find out how he is right away.

Then, why...?

What's with this "Then, why?" business? You two are so cold.

Isn't it a tad early to be wearing that?

You're wrong. I had a presentation for a client President today.

- It's not black, look... - It is black.

Say. I forgot his insurance card...

Don't worry. Bring it later.

Over here, over here! Late, aren't you?

Well, I couldn't find a toothbrush.

- A toothbrush? - Yeah.

There aren't any convenience stores around here at all.

And in the end, I had to turn around and go back to the interchange.

He isn't going to an onsen, you know.

Look, when I was with Father-in-law, he told me how much he hated the soft ones.

Yes, yes. He says it's like they use pig hair for those.

You can't tell if this is hard or soft, can you?

Eh? Can you tell?

I wonder which it is?

Hey, not that. Why didn't you pick up some crunchy sweets or something for us?

Was I supposed to?

Geez... you were supposed to. You're really useless.

The ride to Azusa gets here at 18:50.

Tell me, does this one have pig's hair?

Where is it?

Ah, it's Yamashita-san.

Ah...

At a time like this, that such a thing would...

- Sorry to inconvenience you. - No, no... This is a part of my job, too.

Please sit down.

Um, was he here for that?

Um... the saunas?

Ah, the saunas.

Which one?

His usual one in Komagane.

That one? Was he with Negishi-san again...

Yes. Negishi-san.

That's still going on.

Well, those two are good companions.

From mah-jongg to horse racing. Right? All of them...

But I don't have his insurance card.

Ah, then I'll bring it with me next time.

Could you? It's in the pouch on the side of the TV.

Mom, you staying overnight?

After all, I can't just leave your father here by himself.

We can go home. There's nothing in particular we can do here for now. Right?

So heartless, aren't you? At least show your face to him.

Even if we went back by car now, it'd be past 9.

Ehh...? Can't be helped then.

Then I'll reserve rooms for you at a hotel around here.

Your mother can have a twin and singles for the rest should be okay, right?

And, if you think it may become prolonged...

...make sure that one person is definitely here at the hospital on a 2 hour shift system.

If we do that, then 1, 2...

3.

- Eh... - 4.

Well, wait, but...

I'm 5.

Then I'll reserve 4 rooms at the hotel.

2 western style rooms in total, right?

- Well then. - Hold on a minute...

Whaa... Incredible.

I want that. I want a guy like him.

True. He's fascinating.

Whaa, look, just look at him in comparison...

Ryota-kun, you came prepared...

These aren't mourning clothes.

Look. It's not black, right?

Ah...

I'm home.

- Welcome back. - Welcome home.

Say, did you get any phone calls here?

Not that I noticed. Is Ryota-san staying overnight there?

I got some e-mails near the end saying he'd be coming back...

...but after that, I guess he'll have to stay overnight.

Then...

...he'll need an operation up here?

I have no idea.

Oh! What is this?

Huh?

Please put things away when you're done with them.

Yes.

Ah! I told you not to use the kitchen on your own, didn't I?

Yes, yes.

Because this is your workplace, after all.

What were you trying to make?

I thought we'd do pancakes...

...but they turned out all lumpy somehow.

Grandma's bad at them.

She's just not used to making them is all.

We ended up eating pizza, didn't we?

We somehow ate the whole thing, too.

The whole thing?

A Margherita.

That, that.

What's all that stuff?

Is it for Christmas?

Red and green things.

Those are the Italian colors, aren't they? Red and green...

You should go and visit him, too.

At a time like this, if you just stay here, that's all they'll talk about afterwards.

But it can't be helped. I have my job.

That's not what they'll think, now is it?

Even if you say that... Ah, you can go home already. Thanks.

I'm not a dog, you know.

Still, if his mother is left by herself, that'll make things serious, won't it?

What will?

"What will"?

Look you, I'm talking about you having to take care of her...

That sort of talk won't come up, now will it? Sister-in-law lives close by to her.

That's not the situation, now is it?

Ryota-san's the oldest son, after all.

Mom, it's best if you don't worry about such things.

Well if that does happen, you won't have to call on me anymore.

Thanks.

Moe-chan, I had fun.

Good luck along with your relay race team members.

Yes.

- See you again. - Bye-bye.

- Be careful. - So long.

Christmas, huh...

You wouldn't be a member of the relay race team, would you?

I am.

No way...

I'm not kidding; I'm the anchor.

Then maybe I'll come watch you.

It's okay if you don't come.

Finished. Let's leave it here a little longer.

Ah... it slipped.

When we eat it together like this, it's delicious.

Here.

Ah... It fell off.

It fell off.

Well?

It's delicious. Yours is far better than Grandma's was.

That's only natural. I'm a pro, after all.

That's true; you are a pro.

I'm sorry. It's delicious...

I guess maybe I'll make a whole Goron from tomatoes in hot water.

Ah, that's right. About your school composition.

I know about it.

You wrote you have a younger brother here?

He's here.

There isn't.

There is.

Where?

Mama just can't see him!

What is that?

This world...

...isn't only made up of things you can see, now is it?

- Say... - Huh?

...it's okay if we get a taxi.

No way, that'd be a waste.

Eh? Can we just leave it?

Anyhow, I'm talking about why he collapsed around here. All of it is just so...

If I collapsed, I wouldn't be thinking about that, now would I?

Look, don't you think this place is a little out of character for him?

Then when my Mama collapsed, it was over there, right? Over in Australia.

You've got it?

Yeah.

Yes, yes, yes. I can get that from the menu, right?

Yes, yes, yes.

It's normal, normal.

Yeah. It's normal to put it in there.

Didn't you call for a massage?

I did, but the charge is 4,500 yen. ($58)

For that much money, we could have something delicious to eat tomorrow.

- In that case, it's better doing it this way. - That's true. So...

Ehh... Anyhow...

...if I have to ride you, your back isn't the part I prefer.

What stupid things are you saying at your age?

Just leave this to me.

Hmm... Then, that's good. Higher.

Yeah. Don't say stupid things. Each of us will decide, won't we?

Yes.

Yes. So long...

Bye-bye...

Oi.

Will this be go on for long...?

Hmm...

Your father's in pretty good health for someone his age.

That's right. I wish they'd just be clear whether he'll be cured or if he won't make it.

Leaving thing halfway like this just causes trouble for those around him.

Well, he's the type...

...who'd say he wouldn't want to live if it was causing trouble for those around him, though.

Well but, hasn't he had a good life?

That's true. But he loves being terribly selfish.

That part of him causes trouble for those around him.

Here.

What's the matter?

I wonder if I'd look like that if I cried?

You aren't going to cry?

I wonder.

What do you mean?

I don't think...

...I have any tears left in me.

He's made me cry so much up until now, after all.

You're saying something scary there.

He hasn't been taken to the ICU yet.

Such things can happen quickly, though. Yes.

Yes, don't worry.

Huh?

You don't have to be concerned about that. This is part of my job as well.

Um, I'll check on how things are again and report back to you.

You should be able to hold back on your expressions of sympathy for now...

When his head is that way...

...it looks like he's just sleeping somehow.

But they said he'll need complete rest for a long time.

Until the bleeding stops and he settles down.

Mother, please go get some rest. We'll stay here.

Ryota-kun, you go on, too.

Then Mom, let's go to the hotel for now...

Yeah, we should.

Let's do that.

Ah, excuse me.

I'm asking for a morning call, but not for the morning.

Could you call me at lunchtime by noon?

It takes 15 minutes to get to the hospital by taxi, doesn't it?

Yes.

My husband collapsed yesterday. And then...

So it's not particularly life-threatening...

The doctor said that...

...but there's also his age to consider.

Look, it's his head that has to heal.

I wonder what he'll do after he gets out of the hospital?

My Mom'll take good care of him at their home in Kugahara.

In the end, Dad would want to die there anyhow.

Hmm... I wonder if they have that sense of extravagance together.

Of course they do.

The two of them support each other and they get along really well together.

There may be such things.

Ah, and? When do you visit next?

Me and Moe, too...

He's not good yet, so once he's quieted down.

I can't just keep going like this.

If I keep coming, look, Mom will have had too much attention paid to her.

Ah, there's that, isn't there?

Where's your "thanks for the food"?

Thanks.

Hey look...

...once my Dad has quieted down...

...then make some time to go. Be sure to.

When that time comes, we should all go out to see him.

That's not my plan.

- Not fair! - Yes...

To work.

Lick it up, lick up the chocolate. Lick it up, lick it up, lick it up!

Chocolate almonds.

What was that?

Eh? Chocolate, chocolate. Our Christmas campaign.

Hmm...

Lick it up, lick it up, lick it up!

Erotic, isn't it?

- Lick it up... - How trivial.

It's okay if it's trivial. Because Takada Junji'll be the one doing it.

Eh? Are you sure about something so trivial?

It's okay if it's trivial.

It may be irresponsible and no good, but in our world, such things are praised.

What kind of world is that?

Lick it up, lick up the chocolate. Lick it up, lick it up, lick it up!

Chocolate almonds.

Hey...

This isn't an era to be whitewashing things anymore.

Anyway, we'll just call out the brand name earnestly and repeatedly for 15 seconds.

Tsuboi-san's ideas are always about repeatedly calling out the name.

It has nothing to do with what era it is, huh?

By the way, the President on this one wants someone to accompany him while jogging.

Seems he's had some sales agency conflicts and wants a full change by September.

I see. Then let's attack him while during that.

Eh? Even before deciding on the plan details?

The details can wait until later.

Isn't there anyone? A guy who can run with him?

That sort of thing is the agency's work, isn't it?

No, no. We're different from you guys in that we weren't at athletic meets.

Sanada, you were with an athletic club, weren't you?

I was a short distance runner.

That's got nothing to do with it.

No, no, no, no.

Senpai, weren't you on the track-and-field team?

I just did the high jump.

Tsuboi, you used a pole?

Yes, a pole. A pole vaulter.

Can't use a pole for this one, now can we?

You can buy the jogging shoes from your expense account.

That'll be fine, right?

Yeah. But don't get crazy expensive ones.

Aren't you having fun?

Yes.

If you can win that agency conflict presentation, our company's sales will go up.

That'd be the result, wouldn't it?

I've heard that's supposed to be the goal.

In what? Work?

You could say "in life."

Is this a rookie's hypochondria or you at the end of your season?

Because...

World peace.

That's your goal.

That has nothing to do with this.

Don't think it has nothing to do with this.

Aren't you overdoing things, Senpai?

Not at all.

I'm having fun every day.

Can't you see that?

I can't see it.

Listen Sanada.

Have you stopped enjoying your work? If you aren't enjoying it, can you even do it?

If all you can be is picky...

...then go back to college and make an independent movie.

I wonder if I shouldn't do that. Seriously.

That's right...

While jogging with the President...

...casually ask him what kind of star talent he prefers.

How can I ask him that casually?

Come up with something yourself.

- Have a nice time. - Yes.

Good morning.

I am Sanada with Takk Promotions.

I will be accompanying you while jogging starting today.

- I don't run. I only walk. - Eh?

Is that right...

President, what talent stars do you like?

Misora Hibari. (Singer - 1937-1989)

Any others?

Ueki Hitoshi. (Comedian - 1926-2007)

Anyone who's still alive?

"Tsuboi"

She's pretty fast.

You came back from over there already?

Yeah.

I've brought back his underwear for cleaning.

It makes me feel ill somehow if I dry them in the bathroom over there.

I was only going to return with a change of clothes, but...

I can't find his flag. All that's left is this.

Here, just the tip.

Hey, why do you have to call it that? It's obscene...

What are you talking about?

So vulgar. Don't say such things...

Ow. Is Dad that sort of person?

Your father's the opposite. He'd wear a helmet while playing jacks.

Because your Grandma grew up in the old days.

Ehh...

Long ago, these were out in front of everyone's homes during national holidays.

Really?

Yeah. They got their start during the opening ceremonies for the Tokyo Olympics. (1964)

Ah, those 10 days.

I don't know anyone else's circumstances...

...but they would arbitrarily shift the dates around...

...so we were grateful when they called it a national holiday.

Aren't you the eldest son?

Sis, you're a housewife...

...so you should be saying you'll gather up the grandchildren and take care of them.

Look. Mom, for the sake of wanting to live together with you one more time...

...is thinking she's gonna live even one day longer than Dad.

That's okay; it doesn't have to be me particularly.

I'll leave her with you, Sis.

Are you running away again?

What's with the "running away again"?

- It's true... - That's why...

...I'm thankful you guys are coming over on shifts, even on a Sunday.

Even getting train fare.

Once his condition settles, I'm thinking of transferring him to our hospital here.

- Ah, yes. - That's true.

If you're gonna say such things, then return the money you took from Dad to get a car.

What the...

Sis, I know about that down payment you got from them for your apartment.

Something wrong with that? That's why for my part, I've been really helping out, isn't it?

- Mom's the one who's been helping YOU out, isn't it? - Huh?

Making her watch your kids throughout the year. While the two of you go to concerts and karaoke.

Then, since you're bringing this up...

...who paid your tuition for that repeat year of yours at college...

...and then, after saying you'd pay it back, you didn't even bother. I remember that.

How much was it? 400,000 yen! ($5,000)

- Too bad. - Huh?

But that went towards the celebration for my getting a job.

And the place where you got that job was due to Dad's connections.

Miwa-chan's fast on her feet, isn't she?

Right? It's surprising...

Ah, is that from the sweets store next to the bank?

Yes, yes. Midori-san's store, right?

Her husband died 2 years ago...

...so his younger brother succeeded him at the store.

- And then, guess what... - What?

- Last year she got remarried to that brother. - Whaa, that was quick.

Your father...

...used to get confectionery from there.

I also went and bought one.

Because you guys said you were coming. Today's the first time in a long while...

- Look! - Oh!

- All right! I get the Mont Blanc. - Why?

You know I love Mont Blanc, don't you?

You snooze, you lose.

Give that to Ryo-chan.

Why do I have to do that? I'm always being put on the back-burner.

It's okay.

- You can have this. - What's with that handling?

- Why do I... - I'll take this one.

Then, say, let's play rock-paper-scissors...

...and the loser goes to the hospital tomorrow. Here.

Rock-paper-scissors!

You should have said "Go" first...

- All right! - She didn't say "Go."

Here. If you would please.

Mom, aren't you going?

I have my gathering of haiku poets on Sunday.

Which is more important to you, haiku or Dad?

Whaa, it's haiku.

After all...

But... This is delicious.

Why is this a shortcake?

Sorry, but the situation changed suddenly.

It's for the snack food we'll need.

Since I have Wednesday free anyway, it's okay, so don't worry about it.

Well, since the leading role is for plum liquor...

...you can do some small business on the side.

Because jobs come to me in small bits anyhow...

...I'll take it thankfully.

Sanada's saying you've become a celebrity recently, so I shouldn't ask you for jobs like these anymore.

That's not true.

Since it's the place where I got my start, after all.

Cheese, and...

How about a Caprese salad?

Ah, that'd be good.

But what'll you do about that actress? I don't get a very good impression of her.

What are you saying?

That girl'll definitely arrive be in the big time next year. I'm pushing for her.

- Moe, good night. - 'Night.

Don't be so half-hearted about it!

Now about Dad over there...

I guess a ticket for beer would do for him?

Ah...

How about a book of coupons?

It's not for a child at New Year's you know.

In the first place, is there anything wrong with that sort of thing?

It's written on the wall that there's no way he'd accept that.

In that case...

Anyhow, this is our public face we're talking about.

I guess it should be something the patient who gets it would think important.

Well then, that one would be yours, though.

What's that?

I can't say something that might make a person look dirty?

It's what every person thinks.

Couldn't we combine them?

How about 50,000?

Isn't that a lot?

Then 20,000.

Isn't that an odd number?

This a condolence gift, right?

Good night.

This is a nice place, isn't it?

It's a nice place.

- Then, would you like to live here? - Eh?

The government office can prepare a house for you.

Though about the only work is in dam construction.

But bears come out, don't they? And monkeys.

They come out. Lots of them.

But sir...

...the scariest things are people.

It's far more peaceful here than it is in Tokyo.

That was profound somehow.

I imagine it sometimes.

That humans dwindle in numbers and then the last one disappears.

And after that, all that's left are bears, monkeys and wild boars.

And with that, it would be quite beautiful and abundant.

Well, while I wouldn't be around anymore then...

...still...

...the taxi would always be running.

One with the scenery.

Yes.

"Since the medical meeting will be starting soon, please gather in Conference Room 2."

Yes?

Excuse me.

Ah, come in.

I'll wipe down his body.

He's lost weight, hasn't he?

That's true.

That happens when you're completely bedridden like this.

But Tsuboi-san is lucky.

His son and grandchildren come to visit him every day.

There are those who are hospitalized for a long time but no one comes to visit them.

Ala?

I wonder if Sis came by?

I begin to wonder if they even have relatives.

Later, when they've died, large numbers will suddenly appear...

...where they'll fight with each other or say bad things about the hospital.

I'm sorry.

It wasn't necessary for me to talk about that, was it?

Ah, no.

Yes!

Good afternoon.

Ah, good afternoon.

See you again.

See you later.

Ah, hello? Sis? Yeah. That's right.

Here's your tea.

It's nameko mushrooms.

Say, what do you think?

Huh? About what?

That woman.

Ah...

Isn't she just someone who works there?

No. There's definitely some special reason.

"Special reason"?

How do you know that?

Because he has a mountain of those sorts of things in his past...

Say, say, what "special reason"?

I'll tell you later when you've grown up.

You don't have to tell her about that.

Aren't you over-thinking this?

She's a half-sister of ours.

"Half-sister"?

Let's see. Then, I'm going on to the studio. The preparations are all set.

Thanks for this. Counting on you.

Well, he's been alive for 70 years, right?

There would be things you wouldn't know about your father, wouldn't there?

What's that?

You're saying something scary first thing in the morning.

Why? It's normal, only normal.

Even though they're parents, they are other people, after all.

There's that, isn't there?

I guess you mean that my existence is one you don't know about, either.

Of course.

And what's your current progressive form?

She smiled.

She smiled just now, didn't she?

A daughter from a mistress; that's trouble.

Over the inheritance.

After his death, there'll be a big old fight in the hospital over it...

You seem awfully happy about that.

This is my favorite thing.

What kind of woman is she? A beauty?

I guess.

I see, a beauty.

There's gonna be such a fight...

It's here!

The flowers are okay.

She also made all the contracts for the drinks.

- And the snacks? - Maisen cutlet sandwiches.

6 of them.

Look. Don't say anything when the Director says, "I just thought of something interesting."

I know that.

Because he'll just start thinking up "ideas" left and right.

As much as possible, stay at his side and don't let him think up any ideas.

Anyhow, whatever he says, just tell him, "How about that," and tilt your neck.

Somehow...

Somehow, what?

Somehow...

...it's pitiful having to prepare so clearly like this.

You're different from a career person.

That's not a compliment.

Fact is, I don't want to build up a career like that.

Listen.

Because you'll be in my position...

...just pile them up...

...even if you do hate them.

What are you so happy about?

Ah, yes, yes. Yes, thanks. That's fine.

The angle of the vase is a little...

Sae-san's as beautiful as ever, isn't she?

Really?

Since I see her every day, I can't tell.

How can you say such a thing.

Such an unpleasant member.

Itadakimasu.

Itadakimasu!

How nice. Moe-chan's bento is always wonderful. Looks like ones in the stores.

Mine are always microwaved stuff.

How nice...

Do you want some?

- Are you sure? Thanks! - Is this one okay? Thanks.

I'll take this one.

Delicious!

It's great!

Look over there, hoi!

Rock-paper-scissors! Hoi!

Rock-paper-scissors! Hoi!

Look over there, hoi!

Rock-paper-scissors! A draw! A draw!

Look over there, hoi!

That's strange.

Even though she's just come out of a bath, her hair's not wet.

It's okay. This isn't a movie, after all... We're not chasing reality here.

During the movie she was making the other day, she had to run through a downpour.

She's okay with it for a movie, but not for a commercial.

And we gave her a huge guarantee fee.

Now, now, now.

Please fight for us sometimes.

I am fighting in my own way.

Don't you understand that? The way I fight is just different is all.

Right?

We'll do it in CG. In CG.

It'd be impossible to make her hair wet in CG!

Hey.

I just thought of something interesting we could do.

Well, how about that.

No, I haven't said anything yet.

Eh? I can think up interesting things to do right away.

Look, for now, whenever you think up an idea, just take a picture of the snacks.

Eh? Really?

It'll make for an interesting change. It'll be interesting.

You won't?

It'd be fine if it could be wetted down just a little beforehand though.

I wasn't told anything about getting my hair wet.

But Mano-san...

...it's written in the script that you've just gotten out of the bath.

Hattori.

When you get into the bath, do you necessarily shampoo your hair?

No.

Right?

In that case, you should have had that clearly written in the script as well.

Even if you tell me this here, it's not a simple thing for me to tell you, "Yes, I'll do that."

Moreover, I hate cheese and won't eat it.

Ah...

You don't have to eat it.

There's no freaking way me and cheese can be on-screen at the same time.

Then we'll do it with a cut. Like this. Mano-san, then cheese. Mano-san, then cheese.

Then...!

If you change cheese to fava beans...

...I'd be fine with wetting my hair.

Fava beans are delicious, aren't they?

Ah! Don't peel the skins! Bake them in the sheath.

Yes!

So why did you accept such a barter?

Couldn't be helped.

You should have been more insistent.

"Insistent"?

If I push a star too far, I'd be the one held responsible in the end.

Please!

Think of it as saving my face here.

Where's the pressure you could use? You're more like an observer.

It's just the way things are, okay?

Those beans are super expensive right now. They're out of season.

I know you can do it.

Excuse me.

She's going to go buy some right away.

Uru-chan, hurry over to the Shimaya store in Nihonbashi and buy some fava beans.

- Yes. - Sorry about this, Uru-chan.

In the sheath. The sheath.

I'll make this time up for you.

Delicious.

These oysters are great, aren't they?

No matter how you eat them, they're delicious.

But even so, all you can taste is the mayonnaise, isn't it?

Even so, you can't complain about oysters, can you?

I'm sure you can.

How's it going with that President? Getting any information out of him?

I'm sorry.

We haven't shared many words yet.

His favorite singer or actress; the color of the food he likes...

...if his grandkids are hooked on Korean dramas; anything's fine.

He said...

...his favorite stars were Misora Hibari and Ueki Hitoshi.

In some roundabout way, casually ask him if he likes Takada Junji.

How am I supposed to "casually" ask him something like that?

Think it through yourself. You're useless.

I don't want to be called that by you, Senpai.

Is it that?

Have you been...

...calling me useless?

What's that?

Eh?

Of you, Senpai?

There's no such thing.

When I'm not around...

...I'm being called "Ma-kun," aren't I?

Eh...

Eh? Is that right?

Yeah.

Tanabe was saying that in the hot-water supply room the other day.

And Yamaoka also called me that in the restroom.

That's...

...the "Ma" from "Mayonnaise," isn't it?

Dunno...

Then, what does the "Ma" stand for?

Ma?

Ma... Ma... Ma... Ma...

Ma?

I said I was sorry, didn't I?

Such things are the responsibility of the Producer.

That's why I've been apologizing since earlier, haven't I?

Ah...

...it would have been better if I hadn't accepted this job.

This...

No, no, no... What "this"?

Are you saying this commercial?

Ah, that again?

It's okay; even if I do eat it like this.

Anyhow, it was left over from the photo shoot.

You say they're leftovers, but isn't it rude to eat them like that?

Sorry, but this is the only way I can eat them.

Look... Couldn't you at least have one bite of what I made to go with those?

This?

This?

Hmph...

Hmph, what?

What? The flavor.

It's great.

You don't mention my name in this, right? Because I'll return the guarantee fee if you do.

Yes, yes, yes. I understand.

I understand! 'Cause it'd leave a blemish on Sensei's career, right?

I'm getting angry.

Here. The bill for those fava beans.

What's this?

Shouldn't that be a part of your budget?

Eh?

I'm supposed to skimp on the cost of the materials more than this?

If you think of it as consolation money, it's cheap.

No can do. It's not a receipt.

Unless it's a receipt, I can't tell what it is you bought.

What are you saying? You know full well I bought those fava beans.

Yeah.

But as a Producer, I can't approve this.

That is so disgusting...

Fine then. Then you can't eat them.

What is it? Don't say such stingy things.

Which of us is the stingy one?

Hey.

No. No, I'm not giving you even one.

- The ones with mayonnaise on them then. - No, stop it.

That's mine. Yes, mine.

- Bring me the sauce. My sauce. - Yes.

- Have a nice time. - Yes.

Thank you.

Good morning.

(That's Takada Junji on Sanada's shirt)

You don't know anything, do you?

Eh?

Even a President of a western sweets shop like me feels like having Japanese sweets sometimes.

That's why...

I pretend to run so I can sneak out to places like this.

I'm sorry for not realizing that.

Thing is...

...when you guys had a so-called "meeting party" for me and buried the room with my goods...

...did you think...

...I would be happy because of that?

That's true, isn't it?

I thought that was a waste myself.

Then let's stop such things immediately.

Yeah.

"Tsuboi"

Show it to us.

I don't think Mom would like it.

I'm already used to it.

Only you came out in the photo.

She's right here. Here.

I couldn't hate this.

Isn't this overemphasizing things? This isn't useful at all.

And, what happened?

I asked about her at the reception desk afterwards...

Did they tell you anything?

No.

What are you doing? Then you really don't know anything.

I was able to confirm her name at the reception desk.

What's it written as?

Yamashita Naho.

Yamashita?

Then, the daughter of Dad's Secretary?

No. Secretary Yamashita-san doesn't have any daughters. 3 men.

Eh...?

Does she resemble your father?

No way... Is it that?

She's a half-sister?

Like I guessed?

That's right. That must be it.

Well, we don't know at all if that's the case. Right?

What's her face like? Is it square or round?

I couldn't just stare at her, now could I?

You really are useless, aren't you?

"Useless, useless." How many times are you going to say that?

"How many times"? I've only said it twice now. What are you getting so worked up over?

You're the one who said you were there.

Did you talk to her?

It'd be impossible for me to talk to her.

I'm a Department Chief. An Executive Pro... Producer...

And you didn't talk to her.

Thing is, a man your age would have been an officer of the company long ago. A board member even.

I prefer being out in the field of my work.

That's the excuse all guys who can't get a promotion say, isn't it?

Takiko.

How old is she?

Eh?

27 or 28, I guess.

She's not young.

Then is it that? That Dad, after he was 40...

That's why it's got to be from that time. That Nippori one.

What's that?

What? The Nippori one?

What are you talking about?

What's this about Nippori?

He was always going there.

Eh? Then, why in Nagano?

She was being hidden, wasn't she?

He thought she wouldn't be found out there. And it's your father's birthplace.

What on earth sort of woman is she?

What "sort" is she?

Is she pretty?

I guess she's pretty.

What's that smirk for?

You guys are father and son, so you have the same tastes in women, right?

It's nothing like that.

He has the same tastes as his father; those who look like Sae-san are his type.

Right? And the both of them love their mayonnaise.

That's true.

I think mayonnaise has nothing to do with what's going on right now, right?

Right...!

And that's why I'm saying you shouldn't take this so seriously and get all worked up.

Say something.

Why me?

You're the eldest son, aren't you?

You can have the oldest son or the second son for such times.

We don't have a second son.

So the eldest daughter should be fine.

But I'm not a member of this family any longer.

Wait... That's all you ever say. You're really unfair, Sis.

Look, I think a man's best for this. Because we don't know what may come out of it.

What may come out of it?

All sorts of things, right? It'd be a problem if it were something from a woman.

Right?

Here it is!

Since he's not dead yet, there's such a thing as his privacy, right?

What then?

Is it okay with you if we don't find out anything about that woman?

I didn't say that.

Look. From the start, it's because you were there and didn't stop her that we're saying these things.

Yes, yes...

I get it already. Then listen.

Then it's rock-paper-scissors. Rock-paper-scissors. Right Mom?

Then, rock-paper-scissors...

Then, should I do it?

I am an outsider here.

No... In that case, I'll do it.

Ah.

It's that. So Dad had hold of it.

I guess it's that, right? You could call it a foreboding.

What's this?

What's more, 2 of them.

Is this one of Dad's hobbies?

Nope, nope. Not once have we gone to see a movie since we got married.

Whaa, then he must have gone with someone other than Mom.

You're a mean one.

I am your daughter, after all.

Rindo? (Bellflower)

In the language of flowers it means, "You who feel sad are loved."

Have you finished with that fluorescent lamp?

Ah, that can wait till later.

Ah...

That's to a locker, isn't it?

To a chest... or a drawer?

What's this?

This is like a SAS Fire episode. (short for "Suspense Theater" Tuesday, formerly a weekly suspense drama)

A Seicho one. A Seicho Matsumoto. (famous Japanese mystery writer)

Yes, that's it.

Mom, are you finding this funny?

There's no way I could find this funny.

What... could this be?

The surname is different...

...but look, Shitashima Naho.

Here! That's in your father's birthplace.

Like I thought, it'd be best to meet her once.

First off, let's speak to that Secretary of Dad's, Yamashita.

He'd know everything about Dad, wouldn't he?

Just because he might know everything doesn't mean he'll tell you anything.

- Moe-chan, so long. - Bye-bye

Was the other child hurt?

He's fine...

...but Moe-san wouldn't give us a reason for what she did.

Ah... Is that right.

It might be better if you could make a little more time to spend together with her.

Ah... yes. I have been trying to do as much of that as possible, but...

But you're busy with your work, aren't you?

Well...

I've been reading this reference guide of yours for making dinners.

Ah, thank you very much.

- Could I get your autograph? - Eh?

Ah...

Well, I couldn't...

- Could you put it on the cover? - This is so unexpected.

Ah, thank you.

Well, somehow... Are you sure you want mine...? I'm really sorry about this.

Ah, thank you. Then, right there.

Yes. I'm sorry.

Ah, I guess above the title...

Eh? Right here?

Ah, please put it on the dish there.

Ah, yes.

Why did you do a thing like that?

I couldn't stomach him anymore.

Did he say something to you?

Not really.

Geez, I don't understand you at all, Moe.

- Say, say. - Huh?

What do you think this circle around the "KU" is for?

Huh?

Ku?

What is this? Your father's?

Yeah.

Ku?

Ku?

Isn't it someone's name?

Kumi or Kumiko.

That's what I thought.

Or Kuroyanagi Tetsuko. (Long-time actress and emcee)

Or Kudo Shizuka. (Actress, singer; married to Takuya Kimura of SMAP)

I think it's different from them though.

It's wrong to look through a person's things.

It's an invasion of privacy.

She's right... We shouldn't be doing this.

It's okay. I'm his son, after all.

Then you're okay if I look through yours and Mama's things?

You can't. What are you saying?

Why not?

This time around it's a special case.

I really don't understand him.

That's what I told you, isn't it?

Even if you are parent and child, you're different people.

It's natural for you not to understand him.

Then it's only natural that Mama wouldn't understand me.

What's she talking about?

Anyhow...

...even if you are his son, that's no reason for you to pry, is it?

If it were me, I wouldn't like it even if it were my relatives.

What's with you two?

Are you trying to support my old man?

I wasn't saying that.

It's just what you should do as a person.

Yes, yes, yes. Anyhow, I'm just a brute, huh?

He starts sulking right away, doesn't he?

- So tiny. - Tiny.

The one who says "tiny" is the tiny one.

Then, huge.

Huge!

I get the feeling you two are disrespecting me.

Why? It's true, isn't it? A fact. Just look.

Just look.

Don't look.

We could be riding with Matsuken here. (nickname for actor/singer Ken Matsudaira)

So that's Sis's goal.

I'd get stinking drunk with him tonight.

Be quiet; you're embarrassing.

It was someone else, wasn't it?

Whaa, incredible, incredible.

Um, she's not one of ours.

She's not? Like that Nippori one?

No, that's already been dealt with. Because I was responsible for tidying that one up.

I'm sorry for your time.

We've put you to a lot of trouble.

Not at all; it's part of my job, after all.

Such things can't be part of your job.

Um... If you could tell us about anyone who is like that...

If you happen to know of any young women...

Shitashima, right?

Shitashima-san. Yes. Just a moment, please.

Shitashima, Shitashima...

Shi, shi, shi... Shitashima, right?

That Yamashita-san is hiding something, isn't he?

She is the same as that Nippori one.

I thought so as well. Because he was looking at his notebook like this.

Next time you go out there, check into her.

Eh? Me? Go there again?

You lost at rock-paper-scissors, didn't you?

Because we only played one round.

I have my haiku gathering every Sunday.

Eh?

If she is a daughter of his...

...then the loan and inheritance will all change.

Well, that would be a problem, wouldn't it?

Right?

- Was Matsuken in? - Eh?

- Was Matsuken in? - Ah, he was in, was in.

Really? Eh? He was in?

- He was in, right Mom? - That's great, isn't it?

Matsuken.

How'd it go?

We danced, we danced.

The Samba?! (Matsuken's most famous song is "Matsuken Samba")

- You danced the Samba with him? - We danced.

Yes, I saw the family.

His wife and two children.

Yes.

So you musn't speak to them.

And I told you to please be careful.

Yes. Thank you and I'm sorry.

I'll be careful from here on.

Yes.

Excuse me.

Do you have experience working in a restaurant?

My strong point is in making dishes.

My Mama had a store in Beijing.

Chinese food, huh?

I can make lots of things.

Mabo tofu (Sichuan style bean curds), Hoikoro (double-cooked pork) and Chinjao Rousu (Green pepper steak).

Can you work weekends, too?

Yeah. That's fine. No problem.

Just a minute.

Would it be fine if it's not authentic?

It has to be in the Chinese manner, though...

Manner?

Yeah. Manner.

Ah, the tomato fell in a little. Let's raise the top up a little more.

Moe-chan, could you come over here and help with the decorations, too?

Ah, that's okay. Go on and don't worry about that.

Since this is work, these things have to be done accurately.

When cooking, I tell everyone to pay regard to that.

Because this is a workshop rather than just a kitchen.

Excuse me.

- You are a Pro. - No, no.

Ah, don't write that.

Since it would ruin Sensei's mother image.

It's okay if you write that. It's the truth, after all.

Sorry.

Sorry for bothering you again.

Thank you for always letting us into your home.

Are you off on a business trip?

Yes. Well, no...

Nothing like that.

See you later.

Hot! It's hot!

What is this?

That'll be 1,200 yen.

We have clean air and water and it's safe out here.

How about it? Want to live here?

The government office can get a house prepared for you.

I guess it's that, huh?

There's some kind of contract going on between the taxi company and the town?

A... "contract."

Sir, we don't have that. Here.

Here you go.

Thank you very much.

Yes.

Okay...

Will you have another one?

That won't be enough for someone of your size.

What are you doing?

It's for catching Kunas.

Kunas?

Yeah.

After a Kuna enters this hole, they eat lots of the watermelon.

Ehh...

Then they get so fat they can't get out again.

That's one stupid bug.

Mama's not in.

Mama?

She has a child?

Yeah. About 6 years old.

Says he doesn't have a father.

Then...

...I guess she's not his daughter, but his lover instead?

Does he resemble your father?

Well... I wonder.

Take another photo and send it.

I don't wanna do that.

They'll think I'm a pervert, won't they? Taking photos of children I don't even know.

And?

Is it a girl? A boy?

A boy.

What's his name?

Say, what's your name?

Daichi.

He says it's Daichi.

Eh? I knew it!

At the time you were born...

...your father really wanted to name you Daichi.

And I told him I didn't like it since you'd never have a successful career with a name like that...

...so we settled on Ryota.

Well, you didn't have a successful career in the end anyhow.

But that's why I'm sure it was your father...

...who gave him that name.

My younger brother?

That's impossible, isn't it...

That's a tough one.

What can I put in it?

Here.

Over there?

Thanks.

"Torii Dentistry"

"Kuna - Executive Office" "Come Meet the Kuna!"

"Kuna..."

- Daichi-kun. - Yes. That ends Momose-san's treatment today.

This "Kuna." Have you ever met one?

I haven't, but...

Grandpa says he has.

Your Grandpa...

That was... the last one.

Cherish your teeth while you've got 'em.

- I will. - Momose-san!

- That'll be 1,600 yen for today. - Yes.

Ah, put your insurance card here. I'll be right with you.

What's the matter? A wisdom tooth?

No.

I'm not here for treatment.

Oh? Then what for? You gave me 1,500 yen...

...so you get 340 yen in change.

Here, 300 plus 40 yen.

Ah, take this, too.

If you're from the newspapers, I'm not interested.

No, it's not that.

If you want my name for some fund-raiser, I don't want that, either.

It's not that.

- Ah, Momose-san! - Yes?

Um, since it'll hurt, take that medication. Take care.

- Yes. - Yes.

Yamada-san, thanks for waiting. Yes, come in.

Yes, come in. I'll keep that for you.

Yes, yes.

And? What is it?

It's about Shitashima Naho-san...

Ah, Naho-san, huh?

Then you can wait there. I should be back soon. Right?

Yes Yamada-san, what seems to be the matter? I treated you just the other day, didn't I?

"Torii Dentistry"

Yes Yamada-san, there you go.

Um, if that false tooth doesn't work out, please contact me.

- Yes. Thank you very much. - Yes, take care. Thanks.

Ah...

Because there were so many children here...

...this town once had 5 dentists in it.

But now there's only me.

I'm already a monopoly.

100% share.

But now children rarely come.

There are no class rivalries even if we have a Sports Day. There's no competition for him.

Is that right.

By the way...

...what sort...

...of relationship do you have with Naho-san?

Relationship?

Yes. Is it this? (he sticks out a finger for "girlfriend")

No... Nothing like that.

What is this?

About meeting a Kuna?

Ah, it's like a festival around here.

- A festival? - Yeah.

You have these tiny things around?

- The Kuna? - Yes.

No way, right?

That's true.

I wondered if that wasn't just the name of some of the beetles here in the area.

Are you saying we here in Nagano are fools?

No, I wasn't saying that.

Beetles are just beetles here.

- Right? - Yeah.

So just what is this "Kuna" after all?

What's your name?

Tsuboi.

I thought so from the way you laughed just now.

You're Eisuke's son, right?

You know him?

I don't just know him; he's my best friend.

I always watch his commercials for Okina Pharmaceuticals. The ones with Matsuken in them.

About that, um...

He collapsed last week.

Matsuken did?

No, no, you're wrong. My father did.

- Ah, Eisuke did? - Yes.

Eh?!

Did he die?

He's not dead...

...but he hasn't returned to consciousness yet.

He's in Nanami Hospital right now.

- That's close by. - Yes.

Ah, I see.

He collapsed...

Eh... Why didn't she say one word about this to me?

Mama!

Daichi.

- Were you playing with your ball? - Yeah. Playing soccer.

- Hmm. Did you have fun? - Yeah.

"Kuna Executive Office"

Why didn't you tell me about Eisuke?

Ala? Didn't I tell you?

You didn't tell me...

It had nothing to do with you.

That's not true.

You didn't think well of him coming out here.

Well, that was because...

Grandpa, I'm having a nervous breakdown.

Okay, let's do it.

Yes. Yes, come on.

That's sevens, isn't it?

Sevens? It's not a nervous breakdown?

Okay, sure.

Then Daichi, let's get all the sevens. Sevens.

"Kuna, actual size, 138 millimeters." (5 inches)

"Let's meet the Kuna"

Here you go.

Um...

This is a Kuna?

Yes, that's a Kuna.

He looked for them?

Yes. With the children, in the forest.

Why would he do such a thing?

Eisuke-san said he saw them when he was a child.

- This? - Yes.

That again.

He's been coming out here for a long time now just for this?

It's true.

Say Dad, you and him saw them together, didn't you?

I didn't see them.

Liar.

He's your father?

Well, she's my daughter.

Please meet my father.

You said you saw them once upon a time.

It was an illusion. An illusion.

Liar.

There's no mistake but she's your daughter, right?

When you put it like that, I lose confidence.

Well, I do think it's so.

I see. So not his daughter...

I just told you she is my daughter.

No, no. It's not that.

That was 60 years ago.

We were both children, so I think we just substituted it for something else or mistook it.

Saying that again.

Even if they did exist...

...they wouldn't be there anymore.

Ala?

How do you know that?

There's no way they could go on living in a place like that.

That would be because of you, wouldn't it?

That's right.

I...

...killed them.

It would be okay for you to talk to him.

Or to hold his hand.

Is that right?

I guess when he returns to consciousness later, he'll say he heard the sound of a person.

And he'll also know someone was holding his hand.

Tsuboi-san, your son has come.

It's Ryota.

But I have to return to Tokyo.

What is that thing?

A "Kuna"?

Are you serious?

It's that, isn't it?

You had...

...some other scheme going, didn't you?

For money...

...or a woman.

Was it a woman?

Ageru yo to itte sashidashita kimi no With fingers trembling in the wind you said

Yubisaki kaze ni furueru yottsuba no kuroba You were giving me a four-leaf clover

Mitsuketa hito wa shiawase ni nareru 'ndato Because a person who finds one will be happy

Zutto kimi ga sagashite kurete ita mono You had been searching for one for so long

Mitsukarikonai to akiramereba If you give up, they're impossible to find

Shiawase nante mitsukaranai yo to warau kimi And so you can't find happiness, you said, laughing

Kono me de miru koto ga Just because they can't be seen

Dekinai kara to itte With your own eyes

Soko ni wanaito kimetsukete shimau koto wa It's not they aren't there, you just assume they aren't

Yume toka kibo toka kizuna toka ai ga When the world no longer has

Kono sekai ni wanaito Dreams or hope or the bonds of love

Kimetsukeru koto to onajina 'nda Is the same as it being scolded

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Please take care of Papa.

Can I talk to Grandpa?

Eisuke-san was talking about it.

About what?

That he didn't feel he was a parent.

I'm going tomorrow.

"This Drama is Fictional" To the Kuna forest.