I'm dating Uesugi.
I just didn't want to keep secrets.
Um…
May I ask who's calling?
Poor thing.
Have you been waiting for him to get home?
He was with me last night.
I'm sure he lied to you though.
That's the kind of man he is.
All he cares about is protecting himself.
He doesn't give a thought to anyone else.
If you're okay with a person like that…
then you should marry him.
What? So you are home.
Here. I bought this when we went on the employee trip.
Thanks.
What's wrong? Wait--
Hey!
Hey, did something happen?
Hey!
Please, go away!
Go away!
Yes?
What the… Quit messing…
There were three more shots left, and I wanted to use them up.
But that's just an excuse.
Actually, I wanted to come by and see you.
Oh, Teppei, let's take one together!
The two of us. Come on…
Say cheese…
Now, one of just you.
-You're taking more? -There's one left.
-Fine. -Okay!
What?
Hm?
-What? -What's wrong?
-You're looking down. -I am?
You don't look like someone who made a passionate declaration of love.
Hey, did something happen?
No, nothing really.
-Really? -Yeah.
Really, really nothing?
You don't give up, do you? If you don't, I'll…
-Geez! -Hurry up.
Okay!
Okay, smile, here we go!
Smile. Say cheese!
Awesome!
Teppei! Take a look at this!
What's this?
You were enjoying yourself without me?
-Wish I was there. -Right?
Don't say that!
I can already see a nagging wife in her, Teppei.
Hey, Katagiri.
-Katagiri! -Yes?
Come here a second.
-Her name was Junko. -Wow!
What's this one?
We're participating in the competition by Karuzo Japan's new brand.
Oh…
So? Want to give it a shot?
Yes, I would love to.
Frankly, I'm a little worried.
Why?
Last time with the Winter Ad Campaign,
you were forcing your ideas onto others and ended up upsetting the team.
Don't make the same mistake again.
Yes, sir.
Well then, here are the details.
Thank you.
Look, you got an invitation to a reunion.
"To the Class of 1991 of South Shizuoka High School."
I don't have the time right now with this new project.
You're really serious about this!
I'll do anything, so if you need any help, tell me.
Don't say that, or pigs might start flying.
I'll get it.
Anything to help.
Coming.
Good evening.
Hey.
What's wrong?
Come on, come in!
You're talking like this is your house.
Sorry, come in.
-Thank you. -Come in.
Oh, take a seat!
Here you go.
Sorry, the place is a mess.
You know, last time we met,
I was shocked when you and So-chan suddenly started arguing.
Have you two made up?
-Yes. -Don't ask rude questions!
What rude questions?
Right, we're out of milk and cereal. Go buy some, okay?
But you're the only one who drinks milk!
-Sanae-chan is here, so now I have to go? -It's not like that!
Hey, about last night, don't worry.
Soichiro and I were just fighting over something trivial.
We were talking about what to buy for the wedding, that's all.
And that made you cry?
She was crying?
Sanae-chan was crying last night?
But… um…
we've made up now!
Yeah…
I came over because I thought you would worry.
-I'll be going. -At least have coffee while you're here.
It's really okay.
I was just passing by on the way home.
See you.
-Thanks. -Sure.
Hey…
Hm?
Well…
Why didn't you tell me Sanae-chan was crying last night?
I didn't think I had to.
But…
Hey, you know…
When she knew I had seen her crying,
she looked like she didn't want me to.
Yeah…
I figured if she didn't want me to know, she wouldn't want you to as well.
Teppei…
You understand Sanae-chan's feelings very well, don't you?
I'm not jealous or anything.
I'm Katagiri, and I'll be in charge of this project. Pleasure to be here.
About Karuzo Japan 1998…
-Excuse me. -Yes?
Please be more gentle this time.
What?
You ruined the last project, didn't you?
You were too aggressive and said whatever you wanted.
Everyone is reluctant to work with you.
Right, that's true.
Hey, Katagiri.
If it's good, I'll say it's good. If it's bad, I'll say it's bad.
That's just your preference though.
Perhaps.
But if I can't even trust my own standards, then what can I trust?
Last time, I was rejected by everyone in the Creative Department.
But I won't let that happen this time.
So please bear that in mind.
This time, we will win the competition. I look forward to working with you all.
-Bye! -Goodbye.
-See you! -Bye.
Next Tuesday then.
-Bye. -Yes.
-Bye. -Yes, that's fine.
Okay, thank you.
Goodbye.
The man with taste, Teppei Katagiri.
That's dangerous, hey!
Okay, thank you.
You're doing all this alone?
-What? -This, this and…
I talked a big game, so now I have to show something for it.
You're so serious!
Like a character in Golgo 13 or Hissatsu Shigotonin.
That's wrong.
You're distracting me. Would you be quiet?
Okay.
Hey, Teppei, why don't you come over to my place sometime?
What?
Come over after you're done here.
I'll give your stiff shoulders a massage.
Or… How about a different sort of massage?
What are you saying? I might actually make you do it.
I don't mind.
I'm sorry about the other day.
I was called in by the police regarding a suspect--
Soichiro…
The next day,
I got a phone call.
From a woman called Shiraishi.
She said she was with you the whole time.
So it's true.
You know…
I still can't believe it.
That you're doing something with another woman.
I don't know what to think.
What…
should I do?
Ta-da!
-Wow! -That's amazing.
Eating oden in a kotatsu is a must in winter.
It's awesome, right?
Why are you wearing that thing at home? It's so lame.
What's wrong with it? It's warm.
You should try it. You'll wear it every year.
No, it's so big, you could fit two people in it.
-That would be nice. -What would?
We should do one of those New Year's games.
-That's stupid! -It's not stupid!
-Do you know how to do it? -I do!
-Okay! Here we go. -Okay.
-Okay, and… -Cover up, or it won't look right.
-Okay. Chopsticks, please. -Here.
There we go.
Well, now. I want some fish cake.
-Fish cake? Sure. -Fish cake!
-Fish cake… -Further, a little further. That's daikon…
-This? -Close, that's it!
-That's it? Fish cake! I got it! -Yes! Ouch, that's my eye!
-Lower! -Fish cake?
It's hot!
I got it. It's hot!
-It's good, isn't it? -It's delicious!
Right! Now, the sake…
No, I don't want any, no!
-Oh, okay. How about this? -What?
-Comaneci! -That's old!
Who are you?
-What's your name… -Who might you be?
Who's this?
Dad!
What did you just say?
He's my dad.
Seriously?
-Really? -Yes!
Um…
Nice to meet you, I'm Teppei Katagiri.
-Hello. -Nice to meet you.
I work in the same department as your daughter.
-Oh, right… -Yes.
Sorry. Can you go home?
Sure.
I have to get going.
-Okay. -The oden was great.
-No, not at all. See you later. -Okay.
Goodbye then.
Nice meeting you.
Ow, that hurts…
Thanks for the vegetables.
-The tea is cold, right? I'll make-- -No, sit down!
Okay.
You're never home when we call, so we got worried.
I see.
I'm sorry.
You went on and on about coming to Tokyo,
but what are you even doing?
You're an office worker now, but it's not what you really want to do, right?
But it's not exactly boring work either.
Are you planning on ever coming home?
Don't have enough help with the inn?
Yoko is helping out, but…
Sachiko is pregnant.
And Midori is studying for exams.
But that's not the issue.
The biggest reason is your mother.
She's really looking forward to you coming home.
When we renovated last year, she wouldn't let us touch your room.
Even though it would make a good guest room.
I'm sorry, Dad.
But I can't come home.
Because of that guy?
Yeah.
But, you know…
There are no guarantees for the future when it comes to love--
There aren't.
There are none at all, but…
I love him.
Maybe it's not a big enough reason, but…
I want to stay in Tokyo to be with the person I love.
Is that wrong?
Was your dad mad?
Of course, he was! He said he would kick you next time he sees you.
-Seriously? -Right in the crotch.
I'm kidding.
-Take that! -Wait!
What are you doing?
Hey, look.
They're already getting ready for Christmas.
That's so cool.
Oh, wow. It's beautiful.
-It's huge. -Yeah.
-Let's go. -Okay.
Isn't that So-chan?
-It is, right? -Yeah.
I can't see you anymore.
Today is the last time.
Your fiancée found out about me, so now you have nothing to fear?
But you should be more afraid of losing your job.
Want me to say I was molested by you during the investigation?
If that's what you want to do, then do it.
I…
don't care if I lose everything.
I'm choosing her.
And I'm leaving you.
That's my decision.
You don't care if you lose everything…
You never said that to me back then.
I don't want to.
I'm not breaking up with you.
I loved you more than anyone!
That's why I was so hurt!
That's why I wanted to hurt you too!
Hey! Why aren't you hurt?
You should feel more hurt!
GOODBYE
Goodbye.
Did I scare you?
This is a sumo technique called "fooling the cat."
It's a technique Mainoumi used a lot.
He goes for the win while his opponent is stunned.
Maybe I can try it out in bed too.
You're really carefree, aren't you?
I hardly ever get the chance to go on a date with you.
It would be a pity not to enjoy it.
I know you can't help but worry about So-chan though.
Sorry, why don't you go home first?
What?
I'm going to check up on my brother.
That's expensive…
Oh, it's you. Come in.
-Is someone here? -Yeah.
-Here you go. -Thank you.
It's Mr. Fujita, our go-between.
We're discussing the date for the wedding ceremony.
I'm so jealous of Soichiro!
So what are you here for?
No, well, it's just…
It's about next Tuesday.
There's a class reunion. I just came by to let Mizuhara know.
Oh, I see. Come in then.
No, it's fine. You've got company. I'll go home.
-Just let her know. -Oh, sure.
Sorry, see you.
So his brother was with another woman.
I would worry though, if Sanae found out about it.
What do you mean?
I mean, if things go sour with her and Soichiro.
She might float on back to Teppei. Don't you think so?
That won't happen!
It's over between them.
I'm not so sure.
Things between men and women aren't as simple as that.
It's fine.
Teppei only has eyes for me.
As long as you're not worried, that's fine.
And Teppei is too kindhearted.
That's why he gets so concerned and worried about other people.
But when it comes to love, there's only me.
I'm confident in that.
You're bragging about him again. I've had my fill.
No problem.
I'm sorry about today.
I won't be seeing her anymore.
I want…
to start over again with you.
Don't touch me!
I'm sorry.
But…
I can't take it anymore.
You know…
I really wanted to forgive you.
I really did my best to let it go.
But I can't.
I mean, you're not just friends with that woman, are you?
You have feelings for her…
that's why this happened, isn't it?
So then… what am I to you?
Just a convenient marriage partner?
That's not true. You're wrong.
I want to start over too.
But I can't.
The more I think about starting over and trying again, the more it hurts.
Sanae.
Hey, welcome back!
I'm home. At least lock the door if you're here.
Sorry!
How did it go with So-chan?
What? Oh, the go-between came over.
The three of them were laughing and talking.
Oh, really?
If something was up, I don't think they would be laughing.
I see.
That's great! So-chan's a public prosecutor.
He shouldn't be making us worry like that.
-Right? -That's right.
I can't worry about others now. I have to worry about myself.
What?
Oh, I have to prepare for the meeting.
You're going to do more work now?
Hm? Yeah.
I'm probably going to stay up all night.
Just go ahead and sleep.
Okay. Good luck.
-Yeah. -Then…
Sorry, can you stop staring? It makes me nervous.
What's wrong with looking at you? It's not like you'll wear out.
Look over here…
What is it?
Nothing.
I was just thinking about how happy I am.
What?
How is it going, Katagiri? Okay?
Yes.
I heard the meetings aren't going too well. Is everything all right?
Yes, it's fine.
If you fail like you did last time,
your position in the company will be compromised. Understand?
-Do your best. -Yes.
All right, I'm leaving.
-Bye! -Bye.
Is everything really all right?
You don't have to worry.
I have my ways. I'll ride it out, you'll see.
Okay.
Then I've got nothing to worry about.
I'll go home first.
Okay.
Oh, hey, isn't your class reunion tonight?
I don't have time to go to that.
Guess not.
Bye then.
-Sure. -Bye, everyone!
-Bye! -Bye!
Yes?
-Tecchan? -Mizuhara? What's up?
Are you going to the reunion tonight?
Oh…
Why do you ask?
No reason.
Sorry, you're working right now, aren't you? See you.
What…
Mizuhara isn't here.
Tecchan.
Hey!
Well, I was just worried about you, so…
You wanted to talk about something, right?
What's wrong?
Teppei!
-Oh, it's Teppei! -You came!
-I thought you couldn't come. -Get down here.
All right…
Welcome.
How much is this?
128,000 yen.
No way!
-Cheers! -Long time no see!
Long time no see!
Cheers.
My kid was just born.
-No way. -What?
The older one's Hiroshi. Isn't he cute?
You're the one who played around the most, but now you're a father!
Hard to tell what will happen in this world.
Right. You were a delinquent…
I'm not ready for that kid stuff yet.
-You know? -Really?
I'm still not sure about that kind of stuff.
I can't imagine being responsible for someone.
Same for me.
But marriage isn't something you do once you have no doubts.
Marriage is about carrying on with someone despite those doubts.
Impressive!
-You acting cool pisses me off! -I know, right?
Oh, man…
So, is there anyone else who got married?
Isn't there someone here who's engaged?
No way! Who?
-Come on, who is it! -Who? Who is it?
Mizuhara! Tell them.
Sanae?
-Tell them! -Forget it.
-Seriously? -Come on!
You know, Mizuhara…
-She's in love right now! -Wow, it's getting hot in here!
Come on, show us the ring!
Come on!
-What? -What happened to your ring?
-Where'd it go? -You shouldn't be taking it off.
-What happened? -What's wrong?
-Oh, ouch! -What's wrong?
It's my stomach.
Sorry, I have to get going.
-Hey, what do you mean! -Mizuhara, can you help?
-Hey, what do you mean? -I'll call you.
Teppei! Hey!
-Where you going, Teppei? -Hey, come back!
Thank you very much!
Thank you!
Ouch!
Tecchan, are you all right? Where does it hurt? Here?
-It hurts. -Up here?
Something happened with my brother.
Right?
Man, it's cold.
-How's your stomach? -What?
-Your stomach. -Did I scare you?
I'm exhausted!
Thanks.
What?
All you do is help me out.
But…
I won't lean on you so much anymore.
Why not?
Because we used to go out together, right?
But, it's true.
I probably was still hung up on you.
I've gone out with a lot of different girls, but…
no one came close to you.
But…
you're engaged to my brother.
I've finally given up on you.
But if you're not happy,
then that bothers me.
I have to call you my sister in the future, don't I?
So I want my sister to be happy.
So, if there's something you want to say
that will make you feel better, then say it. Okay?
What's wrong?
What's wrong, Mizuhara?
Hey.
Mizuhara.
Tecchan!
Oh, just a little more…
Satajita, help me out with this! It's heavy!
Sorry, I'm really busy now.
Liar! You're just slacking off!
Come on…
I thought Indians never lied.
Please leave your message at the beep.
Hey, Teppei! Where did you and Mizuhara go?
We're going to another place if you don't come back.
Oh, also, don't forget, pay for your share of the bill.
This is Yoshimoto.
I'm going to give it another try.
After talking with you, I feel so much better.
Really?
I'm glad then.
This is no good. I have to be stronger.
Oh, hey… You can just leave me here.
Really?
-Thank you so much. -Not at all.
Good night.
Oh, wow…
Don't turn the lights on.
It's more beautiful to look at it in the dark like this, isn't it?
A Christmas tree.
But isn't it a little early for that?
Not at all.
In Europe,
it's normal for people to start decorating a month early.
And besides…
I want the happy times to last longer.
This is the first Christmas we'll spend together.
-What are you… -Just lie down.
Sorry for coming back so late.
It's fine.
I had a lot of fun decorating the tree.
Well…
-Moving it was pretty tough-- -I bet it was heavy.
I couldn't find the floppy disk I made yesterday.
I had to redo everything. It took forever.
That's why I couldn't leave the office.
What's wrong?
Sorry. Actually, I'd better go home tonight.
What?
Sometimes my family calls me, and if I'm not at home, they get worried.
But there won't be any trains this late.
If there are no trains, then I'll take a taxi. And if there are no taxis…
I'll walk.
-What? -I'll be fine.
I've got strong legs.
-See you. -Hey, are you serious?
What's with her?
A missed call?
You have one message.
Hey, Teppei! Where did you and Mizuhara go?
We're going to another place if you don't come back.
Oh, also, don't forget, pay for your share of the bill.
This is Yoshimoto.
Where did she…
I wasn't trying to lie to you.
I got a call from Mizuhara.
I was worried, so I went to the reunion.
She didn't know what to do about my brother.
So I talked with her for a while.
Hey, listen to me!
I don't want to!
I don't want to listen to any of that!
I only want to know…
whether you love me or not.
That's it.
I love you.
Say it again.
I love you.
Again.
I love you.
Again.
I'm saying I love you, aren't I?
You're not lying now, are you?
I was scared.
While I waited for you in your apartment…
I was so scared.
Even though we're together…
and I feel so warm being with you like this,
I somehow feel…
like you're slowly going further away.
I'm really happy
whenever you're with me.
I'm happy because I don't think I can be happier than this.
That's why I'm afraid.
If I ever lost you…
I wouldn't be able to breathe the air around me…
I wouldn't be able to live.
Don't go anywhere, okay, Teppei?
Don't go anywhere anymore.
It hurts.
I stained it.
TO BE CONTINUED
What are you doing here?
-I was waiting for you. -What?
-No! -Sanae!
I have nowhere to go now.
"Cheer up…"
"Teppei."
I can't help it!
Tecchan, I love you.
No way… Why?
Subtitle translation by: Maslin F. ir around me…