Hey, let's stop. There's so much dust, and it's too dirty!
Because you're always working and never bother cleaning.
What's wrong with that? I'm fine as is.
Let's move the bed.
-Help me. -It's okay.
-We have to! -I'm going to get sick.
Hurry up. Get that end.
-It's already clean! -No, it isn't.
Here we go! Ready, and…
It's heavy.
-Wait! -Oh, so you were hiding them here!
-Unbelievable! -It's not like that.
They just slipped down…
Yeah, right.
Throw them out!
-Hurry it up! -Wait, stop!
-Why? -Just stop.
Okay, I'll throw them out.
I'll throw out the MILF ones.
But maybe I keep the high school girls…
Fine, I'll throw them out.
How is it?
What do you think?
It looks good on you.
I'll take in the sides for you, so please wait a moment.
You're sure you're okay?
What?
I mean, coming here today.
We made this appointment a while ago.
If we don't do it now, it won't be ready for the wedding.
Sanae.
What?
If it still bothers you,
we can delay the wedding.
It doesn't bother me anymore.
It's over, isn't it?
I just want to forget about it and move on.
Thank you for waiting.
I'll be taking in the sides now.
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.
Teppei?
Why are you zoning out, looking at those adult magazines?
You have me now, don't you?
Hold on. Swear it!
I will not lust for any other woman besides Riko.
I will… lust for any other woman besides Riko.
-You will? -I won't!
Shall we move the bed back?
Okay? Get that end.
-I saw that. I saw that! -Saw what?
I'm not hiding anything!
Wow, I can't believe…
-You creep! -Why are you hitting me?
I can't believe… I'm going to throw this out.
Enough already!
Okay then…
-Wait! -What?
We have to take our clothes off.
Right?
Creep.
This new brand's selling point is how it uses recycled materials, right?
Then we need to take more original photos
to emphasize how bad the environment is now.
For example…
a photo of a naked baby sitting helplessly on an island of trash or something.
Can we try that?
I don't think tricks like that can be called original, right?
Me neither.
Besides, Karuzo Japan is a conservative company.
It will shock the person in charge.
So that's the angle we need to take. Right?
Simply going with the times won't produce good advertising.
Why not take on a challenge?
Quit trying to act so cool all the time!
-Hey! -Oh, come on!
Excuse me, can we get some tissues?
Ninety-eight, ninety-nine, and one hundred!
One more time! Rock, paper--
Wait, what did you just say?
Rock, paper…
You said rock, right?
Yeah, rock.
Fine.
Rock, paper…
-I win! One more-- -Look at what I played.
-I can read you like a book. -Actually! It's cold, so let's run.
Hey, you can't just… Wait!
Mr. Katagiri, when you win, who will be the first person
you tell the good news to?
Let's see, my parents at home,
and my brother who always thinks he's better than me.
So you'll tell So-chan, but not your beloved Riko-chan?
He's always been like a rival to me so…
Hey…
What?
That's Sanae-chan.
Huh?
It's true. What is she doing here?
Oh, hey!
I forgot I promised Erika we would do karaoke tonight.
It's a karaoke marathon.
If we sing 100 songs, we can win a Hello Kitty watch.
So, I'll be going now.
Okay.
-See you. -Yeah.
Mizuhara!
What's up?
Oh, here.
This is Kawane tea from my dad.
Oh, I see.
Thank you.
-See you later. -What?
Hey, wait.
You're already here, so come on up.
Let's drink this together.
Here you are.
Thanks.
It smells great.
So how's it going lately with my brother?
Well…
It's been normal. We just went to look at wedding outfits.
I see.
Soichiro is being really good to me.
I shouldn't be worrying about it forever, right?
Don't force yourself.
You're too careful around him.
If you were cheated on, you know…
Sorry.
It's not something you can just forgive.
You should be more honest.
More honest?
But…
If I am honest, you'll be bothered.
Why?
Because I would be complaining to you. I might even come here every day.
Right…
-I'll listen to you complain all you want. -No.
If… if you're too nice to me,
I'll get carried away.
What?
Are you sure it's okay?
Leaving Teppei alone with his ex-girlfriend?
It's all right.
Right now, Sanae-chan…
She's just down in the dumps because she found out
that So-chan was seeing someone else.
If I were there, they couldn't talk about it, could they?
You've really grown up.
-What? -I mean…
You never would've been able to tolerate this in the past.
And the fact that you can now just shows how good a guy Teppei really is.
-Yeah. -"Yeah"? Don't brag about him.
But it's true!
All my boyfriends before just put up with my selfishness
because they thought they had no choice.
Teppei is different.
He says what he wants and clashes with me.
But that feels good.
You know,
this is the first time I've ever been with a guy like this.
Sounds nice.
Maybe I'll take him from you.
I'm just kidding.
-Oh, okay. -Yeah.
-Sorry. -Can you give that back?
Thanks for tonight.
Hang in there.
Take care.
Good morning.
Teppei, your eyes are red!
Did you spend a passionate night with Sanae-chan?
I spent the whole night preparing for the meeting!
Don't say stupid stuff like that!
Okay.
Apologize.
I apologize.
Wait!
-Morning! -Good morning.
Good morning.
Katagiri.
Yes?
These two have requested me to change the project manager.
If you don't quit, they said they will.
If you have something to say, he would like to hear it.
Is it just me as a person that you don't like?
Or…
is it the content of the presentation?
What I don't like
is you and you doing everything your own way.
So you don't object to the direction of the presentation?
-That's not it. -No.
This plan was only decided upon after much discussion, wasn't it?
I couldn't have done it doing everything my way.
-Of course, you couldn't-- -Ando, your slogan for the project…
"Changing Body."
It's frustrating for me to say, but it's a masterpiece.
No, really.
But that only came about after everyone argued and argued over it, didn't it?
Same with your design, Sakai.
After all that hard work and the good results,
why do you want to throw it all out midway through?
Let's… let's see this through till the end. Okay?
With such a good plan,
how can we not aim to win this competition?
Ando,
Sakai, let's do this.
What? Engagement party?
My senior, Kashiwagi, says
he wants to throw a party for us next weekend.
He went to the trouble, so I agreed.
Is that okay?
Yes.
How about having dinner tonight?
I want to discuss something with you while I can.
All right.
Later then.
Yes.
Thanks.
Oh, right. I got a letter from Nami Shiraishi recently.
She got a job at a Kansai design firm.
She seems to have settled down.
Is that so?
But I do feel bad for her.
She said after you found out about her mother's criminal record,
you left her so that it wouldn't affect your career.
Maybe that's what pushed her to get into crime as well?
That's the kind of man he is.
All he cares about is protecting himself.
He doesn't give a thought to anyone else.
But I'm glad things worked out for you.
Well, that's between you and her.
I have no right to say anything.
I'm jealous of you guys!
Going out on a date this early? Thanks for this.
You were listening?
Soichiro…
No!
Sanae!
Katagiri!
You've got a call from Mr. Fujita.
I told her to lock the door properly!
Come on.
I'm home.
I said I'm…
You'll catch a cold if you don't… I'm--
Wait…
Hey, what?
-Welcome home. -Why are you?
What are you doing here?
What? Oh, no, did you forget?
-What? -"Thousand times per second."
You said you'd show me last time.
I did but…
I have a question here for you.
Okay.
Under this blanket, I am wearing…
One, Teppei's pajamas.
-Okay. -Two…
Only my bra and panties.
Okay.
And three…
I'm all nude like Marilyn Monroe.
So, which is it?
Well, all nude is a little boring.
It's a difficult question. Can I check?
Go ahead.
Maybe number two…
What? It's too dark to see.
Ow!
You broke your promise! You swore you won't lust for other women!
-Hey, wait! -You big liar!
What are you doing? A prank?
Riko wanted to test your fidelity. I tried to stop her.
You should've listened!
What did you stick on me?
A photo sticker to ward off evil!
-I'll stick it there next time. -Don't say that in front of others.
Sticking it on his cell phone is the most effective.
-Really? -Stay out of this…
Yes?
Oh, what's up?
It's just…
Did Sanae come by today?
Did she?
She didn't.
-I see. -Hey. Hold on.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
If she comes by, tell her to call me.
You fought again?
Come on, quit doing that. Okay?
This is the time when you really need to be there for her. Right?
Don't say things that make her worry.
What do you…
know about the two of us?
I'm telling you because I know.
First of all, it's because you saw another…
How…
did you know?
She told you?
Sanae…
even tells you about things like that.
I should leave too.
Why? You can stay.
I'm going.
See you.
Teppei?
Yeah?
Tell me something.
Anything's fine.
Whatever you're thinking.
Even if it's about my brother?
Sure.
I knew you were thinking about So-chan.
-I've… -Yeah?
I've never seen my brother cry before.
Even when we fought as kids.
I was always the one who lost and cried.
Uh-huh…
So I always wanted to make him cry someday.
But…
When was it…
In second grade of elementary school, I guess…
Our mom got in an accident.
-What? -Yeah.
She was taken to a hospital.
That night, on top of the second bunk…
my brother was sobbing quietly.
It's not that he didn't cry.
Everyone around him
was always saying what a good boy he is and how strong he is.
So he couldn't cry.
I was only in second grade then,
but I knew how hard it was for him.
Why am I thinking of this all of a sudden?
Mizuhara?
What are you doing here?
Soichiro has been looking for you. Have you called him?
-Not yet. -Hurry up and do it. Here.
-I… -What?
I wanted to talk to you.
Okay.
Let's go outside then.
What did you pray for?
Just kidding.
I…
prayed that you would win the competition.
What about you?
Me? That you will be happy, of course.
Yes? Is that so? Yes.
As soon as he gets back, yes.
I'll have him call you.
Yes, I'm sorry, thank you, goodbye.
Riko, Teppei hasn't called you?
He's been getting a lot of calls.
He called earlier.
He said the meeting's taking a long time, so he'll be a little late.
Is that so?
Oh, thanks.
This gingko tree brings back memories.
When we were in Tokyo for the national competition,
we prayed here, didn't we?
We prayed that we would win the match.
-Mizuhara? -Hm?
You wanted to talk?
I…
lost my confidence after what happened.
What have I been seeing in Soichiro?
I'm not talking about Soichiro seeing another woman,
and how I can't forgive him or something.
Maybe it's not Soichiro who has changed.
Maybe it's me.
About my brother,
don't give up on him so easily.
I think he's trying his hardest to change.
Right.
No matter how impossible you think a game is,
there's always a chance of winning if one keeps on trying.
Like how Japan even got into the World Cup!
But…
there are games you can't win no matter how hard you try.
If the flow is only in one direction,
it's sometimes impossible to go against it, no matter how hard one tries.
Tecchan, I…
Sorry, one second. Hello?
Yes, that's me.
What? You haven't received the report?
I'll fax it as soon as I get back to the office.
I understand. Yes. Bye.
Sorry, what were you saying?
No, nothing.
You seem busy.
I've had a lot of work lately.
Sorry for bothering you at a time like this.
It's okay.
Sorry, I have to go.
-Bye. -See you.
Mizuhara, you gonna be okay?
Yeah.
Okay.
Sorry for worrying you.
Please listen to me.
About that conversation…
I'm sorry.
I want to be alone today.
We'll talk tomorrow.
Don't worry, I'll make sure to be at the party next week.
-Sorry, I'm late. -Welcome back.
-Teppei! -Yes?
I'm not your answering machine.
Sorry.
Shinoyama Foods called earlier, asking you to hurry and fax them the report.
Yeah, I'll do it right away.
When you're this busy, what were you ditching work for?
I ran into Mizuhara.
I see.
It's just…
she's really troubled about my brother.
But they should solve their own problems.
I see. Yeah, that's right!
It's common for couples
to fight once or twice before the wedding, and even get close to breaking up!
So I'm sure Sanae-chan and So-chan will be okay.
-I'll fax this for you. -What?
-It's fine. -I'll do it!
-Here's the fax number. -Got it.
KARUZO JAPAN 1998 21ST CENTURY NEW MARKET DEVELOPMENT
"Changing Body."
A physical transformation.
This is our concept for the new brand of the 21st century, VENTUNO.
We have created a representation of the female body
and its evolution with the universe for the target audience, new career women.
GOOD LUCK CHARM
MIZUHARA, HANG IN THERE!
Mizuhara, you gonna be okay?
MIZUHARA, HANG IN THERE!!
This is Sales, Unit 1.
Oh, Director!
Thank you for the other day.
What? Another invitation?
I'd be happy to.
Oh, but this Sunday's a little…
-Teppei. -Yes?
Relax, okay?
-I understand how you feel. -That's right.
Whenever the phone rings, you and Riko hold your breaths!
-Even I feel nervous. -That's right.
If we win the competition, I'll treat everyone to yakiniku.
Don't say that right now.
They say, "Don't count your chickens before they're hatched!"
Right. On top of that, Otemon, aren't you diabetic?
That's right.
Yes, this is Eiko Agency, Sales, Unit 1.
Yes.
This is the place.
Yes…
Yes.
I see. I understand.
Well, next time then.
Katagiri.
Yes?
It's a pity.
VENTUNO is going to Dai-ichi Advertising.
You did well for a newcomer.
The Creative Department didn't desert you. They hung in there to the end this time.
But I…
No.
We all gave everything to doing a good job.
Doing a good job doesn't mean you'll win.
Winning means you did a good job.
I understand.
GRADUATION YEARBOOK MARCH 1991
What are you doing?
Don't look!
Why are you doing this?
Even if you burn all these things,
the feelings you have won't go away.
So don't force it.
Didn't you say
that marriage shouldn't be for show, for the sake of appearances?
Where are you going?
To the engagement party.
-But… -You don't have to come.
Teppei told me himself.
That I should've cherished you more.
Teppei!
Hey. What do you want to do tonight?
It has been a while. Why don't we go dance all night at a bar?
Or go somewhere more classic like an arcade and whack-a--
Let's not be together tonight.
I want to be alone.
Sure.
Got it.
-Congratulations! -Congrats!
CONGRATS SOICHIRO & SANAE
Will she be here later?
She's not coming.
What happened?
I'm sorry. I know that you went to all this trouble…
But we…
have broken off the engagement.
Really?
Mizuhara?
What happened?
Tecchan, what about you?
I…
lost the competition.
Me too.
I tried my best but still lost.
I have nowhere to go now.
Done!
What?
My eyes hurt looking at it.
Did something happen?
Something happened with my brother again?
He'll get worried and look for you again.
No, he won't.
How come?
I don't think he wants to see me right now.
I'm sure he does!
The first time I met Soichiro,
I thought he was strong and someone I could rely on.
But there was always a high wall between us.
And before I could get over the wall,
I ran out of energy.
Mizuhara!
"Another"…
"Tomorrow is another day."
"Riko."
Done!
I still think you should call Soichiro and talk to him.
Soichiro isn't at home.
Why?
He's gone to our engagement party.
What? He went alone?
Why'd he do that?
He said…
I didn't have to go.
Wait a minute.
He told you…
-He doesn't have the right to-- -No, stop! It's my fault.
I'm the one who made him say that.
Because my feelings…
are not for Soichiro.
My feelings…
are for you.
INDIAN CUISINE
-Good evening. -Good evening.
"Good evening," I see.
I kept telling myself it's wrong,
that I can't depend on you.
But…
I can't help it!
Okay.
Before I knew it,
you were… always by my side,
encouraging me.
Tecchan, I love you.
There's no one else for me but you!
Right now, you're the…
No way.
Why?
Riko!
Just say it's all a lie!
You and Sanae-chan.
Holding each other,
kissing each other…
Tell me it's all a lie!
You're not fair, Teppei.
I've already fallen in love with you.
I…
only have you.
I can only see you.
I can't turn back anymore.
So why would you do that?
You can't do stuff like that.
Say something.
Say something!
CHEER UP, TEPPEI
TO BE CONTINUED
If you just let her go,
she might never come back.
It's you that Sanae loves.
What are you going to do? Making her feel that way.
I was really in love with you.
Please.
Why are you being so nice?
Subtitle translation by: Maslin F. r feel that way.