LAST EPISODE
TEPPEI IS A CREEP
Everyone, starting next week,
Kanazawa from Accounting will be replacing Uesugi.
I'm Harumi Kanazawa.
I still don't know anything about how this department works,
so I may cause you all a bit of trouble.
But please go easy on me.
Feel free to ask away about anything.
We'll show you the ropes, so you don't have to worry.
There's a first for everyone, so feel free to ask.
-Okay, let's start the meeting. -Yes.
You can just listen today.
-So, reports for next month… Katagiri. -Yes.
How's the LIETAX presentation going?
It's going great. Just leave it to me.
You always say the same thing.
-Yoda, what about you? -Yes.
PEEPOLO
Wow, you're really working!
Working to forget all the painful memories?
Hey, don't just stand there. Help me out!
You're really stressed.
Guess you just can't forget your ex-boyfriend, huh?
He was so cool!
Midori, quit distracting me. Go study.
Is anyone here?
Sis, a guest.
Coming!
Coming, coming…
Yo.
I'm here.
This is nice.
Now I feel like going home, too.
I don't know why, but Tokyo is just so exhausting.
Every day…
it feels like someone is following you around,
asking, "What are you even alive for?"
You say that, but…
When it comes to you…
You can't survive without a convenience store and a video store
within 100 meters and in a place where cell phones don't work, right?
I guess that's true.
Hey, Riko…
Yeah?
Are you still mad at Teppei?
I'm not mad at him.
I'm the one…
who wronged Teppei.
Then just call Teppei and apologize.
Then everything will be okay.
I can't do that now.
I'd feel too ashamed.
Really?
Teppei…
really tried to treat me well.
And I…
let my imagination run wild from such a small thing.
You could say I'm embarrassed, I guess…
Or I'm fed up with myself.
Even if I go back to him now,
I feel like it'll end up the same again.
It's cold!
Sis, what's up?
I came to discuss something with you.
Come with me.
Now that you've decided to stay, there are things you have to consider.
That's what I've come to talk to you about.
What are you talking about?
Here.
What?
An arranged marriage meeting?
No. Absolutely not. I'm good.
-You can't just… -No!
Don't say that! At least go meet him!
-No way… -He's a good guy!
The brother of the guy who runs Kitamura Photography.
-Yay! -Come on!
Go, go, go, go!
Closer!
A little closer!
It broke off.
Me, me! I'll go next!
-Here! -Hey.
-Give me your cell phone. -Let's do it!
I'll put in my number.
-Sorry! -Come on!
-Wanna do it together? -With you?
Show me how first.
-Try. -Yeah, try.
Us two?
-I'll call in the afternoon. -Okay.
Sakai, let's go with that elephant idea then.
It's good, right?
Hey, Teppei, what do you think about this?
Well, personally, I think the picture of this girl works too.
I think it's good, but…
Well, to be safe,
I think it's better to use a more natural, clear image like this.
It might appeal more to the trustworthy image LIETAX has.
So maybe it's better to go with this one, right?
Yeah. That's true.
Okay, how about we end it here for today?
Okay.
Good work.
Oh.
Hey, Sakai…
Can you pull together a slogan for this in two days?
-You know… -Yes?
You've changed.
How?
Well, before…
you used to be more arrogant and just say whatever you wanted.
What happened?
Did I?
You know…
You're kind of boring now.
How are you doing lately?
-Sorry for the wait. -Excuse me?
Actually, not everything is going smoothly, right?
That's not true.
I'm really okay.
-Is that so? -Really.
It's just that until recently, when I had to make a decision,
I based all my decisions only on if I liked something or not.
But lately, I can't anymore.
It's like whenever I try to say something…
Now, I feel that other people's opinions, like Ando's and Sakai's,
actually might make sense too.
It's like I put a brake on myself.
That shows you've grown up a little.
Here.
Oh.
Thank you.
Has…
there been anything new with you and Uesugi?
I've been thinking about going to her.
But you're unsure?
No…
That's not it.
Then?
If I go see her now,
it will be like I'm taking care of her for the rest of her life.
When I think of it that way…
I can't even make decisions for myself,
so how can I be responsible for someone else's life…
That's why I can't do it.
Making decisions for yourself?
Do you think you can do that on your own?
Human beings aren't that strong.
It's only when the person closest to you gives the okay
that you find meaning in your life as the way you are now.
That's what I think.
-One more bottle please! -Okay!
Actually, two.
I brought out Mom's old kimono. How is it?
-I said I don't want to go! -Why not?
Then go to help me save face.
Just wear this, meet the person and come back.
Why are you so opposed to this?
Because…
Do you have someone you like?
Do you?
No, not really.
You know, I don't understand what could've made you
invite me here on your day off.
Oh, maybe you're finally interested in me!
No.
I heard you went to Nagano.
I knew it.
You want to ask me about Riko, right?
I'm kind of hot now after eating curry.
I'm burning up.
Hey, why not forget about that stubborn girl
and go someplace nice together?
What?
A place that starts with "ho."
Hot pot? We're already eating!
Oh, forget it. I give up!
Riko is giving up such a good guy to go to an arranged marriage meeting!
-What did you say? -Arranged marriage.
-Who is? -Riko.
-Where? -Back home.
Come in!
Hey.
-What's wrong? -No, I just…
I brought some wine.
I thought I would have some with you.
It's good.
You're acting weird lately.
Are you getting lonely now?
Where are you going?
Something came up.
I have to go, sorry. I'll drink with you next time.
I want to lock up so…
I'll just put this in the fridge.
No, that's red wine. Don't chill it.
-It's better a little chilled. -Hey, wait! Fine, but hurry up.
Tecchan!
How is Soichiro? Is he okay?
-What? -Soichiro!
Well…
Soichiro…
Sanae…
What happened?
"What happened?"
What happened to you? You're not in the hospital?
The hospital?
Yes.
I heard you had acute hepatitis and pneumonia…
-Passing through… -Who told you that?
Ow!
What?
I did.
If I hadn't, Mizuhara wouldn't have come back, right?
I couldn't stand it!
Every day, he was crying on the phone about you leaving for China.
-It's none of your business! -I got it. Sorry.
I stuck my nose in, yeah.
Oh, here.
Here, take my keys.
You two go in and have tea or something.
When you go, lock up and leave the keys at the restaurant.
-Don't forget. -Okay.
-See you. -Tecchan!
Well…
I'm glad you're okay.
Sorry.
That was a stupid reason to have you come back.
It's okay.
I still have work to do here,
so I needed to come back anyway.
Here.
Bye.
Oh, wait!
Will you have lunch with me?
Yes.
You're being transferred to Hokkaido?
Teppei told you?
Was it because you made Mr. Fujita lose face by breaking off the engagement?
That's not why.
Don't worry about it.
Besides…
I'm not really disappointed or anything that I'm being transferred.
On the contrary…
With how things ended up…
I'm starting to see things I couldn't before.
The Tokyo University Law School and the Public Prosecutor's Office…
I clung to them so hard
as a way to shut my eyes to my own weakness.
But now,
my weaknesses and my flaws are clear to me.
Shall we eat?
Yes.
Peepolo…
This is it!
Hello.
Is Riko in right now?
She has gone to an…
arranged marriage meeting.
Where?
-It's been a while. -Yes, that's right…
You've grown up to become so pretty! Too good for our son, really!
Thank you.
Riko, what are your hobbies?
Magic.
Magic?
Yes. Shall I show you?
Okay? Watch closely.
What?
Riko!
It's a triceratops.
Tricera…
Here.
Shoichi, what are your hobbies?
Oh, I like watching rugby.
Rugby?
Yes. I used to play rugby in high school.
Oh, that's right!
Oh, we got second in the tournament at West Prefectural High.
I went to cheer you guys on!
Really?
-Yes! -I got injured at that match…
PETIT HOTEL ALPINO
Excuse me for a moment.
Hey…
What are you doing?
You can't tell?
You're having an arranged marriage meeting…
so I just came to see who the guy was.
What right do you have to do that?
-It's none of your business. -Rights, my ass.
Who does arranged marriages? That's weird as hell!
I do. It's my life.
What, are you not happy with that? You don't have any say in this.
How can you just say that?
You haven't changed a bit.
Still self-centered, ignorant and selfish.
Those things usually get cleansed away by the clean air here.
Those are my lines!
I thought you would've reflected a little after breaking up.
But nothing's changed.
-You're overbearing and arrogant-- -Stop saying "Break up"!
We haven't broken up yet for me.
Or…
Have you… made up your mind already?
We're going home.
Why don't you bring him? Come with us.
No…
You're on your own, sis.
It's cold out here!
Hurry up.
It's dinnertime,
so please, eat with us, okay? Riko.
Come on in.
Welcome.
I'm Riko's second-oldest sister, Sachiko! Nice to meet you.
How come you're here, Sis?
What's wrong with that?
What about your husband?
It's fine! He'll be home after drinking at the snack bar again.
And I was too interested to hear about this.
Some beer?
I'm okay, thanks.
In that case, get him some food, Riko.
Come on, get him something!
What do you even see in her?
Well…
Excuse me! Question.
-Yes? -Are you the eldest son?
Midori!
Everyone is curious about him, right?
His zodiac sign, blood type, if he's the eldest or the second…
On behalf of everyone, I'm asking the questions
you want to ask the most but find it difficult to.
Riko is so lucky, though!
Someone breaking up your marriage meeting is so romantic, isn't it?
Just like that movie, The Graduate, right?
He's hotter than the Kitamura Photography guy's brother--
Midori!
-Don't talk like you know everything. -Why not?
You need to be on good terms with your neighbors.
Be quiet and eat!
How about a drink?
Right. Thank you, I'll have some.
Sorry, my family is so annoying.
Aren't you the most annoying one?
But being four sisters seems really nice.
Now I understand why you talk so much.
You know,
to be honest…
I'm really happy that you came today.
But…
ever since I came here by myself,
I've been thinking things over.
Like, why did I doubt you so much?
The more I loved you,
the more joy I felt from everything you did
but also the more disappointment.
You know what?
When I was with you,
I lost myself.
I couldn't go on like that.
I want to become stronger.
So whether I'm alone,
or I'm with you…
I can be the same person.
Good night.
PEEPOLO
Thank you for last night.
Don't mention it.
Please come again.
Thank you.
Bye-bye.
Please come in.
Welcome!
Allow me. Please come in.
Go see him off.
PEEPOLO
Sit in the back.
I can't see.
Hey…
I want to go somewhere before the station.
That place you talked about,
where you can see a shooting star every ten seconds.
I want to see what that place is like.
Okay?
This is it.
It's amazing.
When I was in elementary school,
my sister and I snuck out here in the middle of the night.
And we waited to see UFOs here.
No UFOs came,
and we thought we were going to freeze to death.
What grade were you in?
Fourth grade.
You're such an idiot.
I've always been an idiot.
Hey.
Yeah?
I didn't come to see who your arranged marriage partner was.
I wanted to say something.
Say something?
What?
If you want to tell me off, I've heard it like 200 times.
No, I'm being serious. Listen to me.
How do you feel about…
bald men?
I hate them.
What about pot-bellied old men?
Don't like them.
Hey…
When I become a bald…
pot-bellied old man, would you still be by my side?
And in exchange…
As you become
a super wrinkly, saggy-chested old lady…
I'll be by your side, watching over you.
You're talking about… marriage?
Correct.
There are a lot of things about you that annoy me.
And I'm always wondering why you're like this.
But I just can't dislike you, somehow.
I don't think that feeling will change, no matter how many decades pass.
So…
watch me become an old man.
And I'll watch you…
become an old lady.
-I… -I'll come here again next week.
Okay?
Yeah.
Next Saturday.
Before it gets dark,
I'll come here again.
If you're…
not here then…
Then I'll give up.
I was thinking about the same things in Tokyo.
The things you said last night.
Like if I'm not even satisfied with myself,
then how can I take on someone else's life?
But if I keep thinking like that…
then we'll never be together.
But that's fine.
I don't need to become strong all by myself.
So stop saying that.
That you'll become strong on your own.
We can become strong together. Okay?
If we…
come here again…
as an old man and old lady…
I want to sit together
and watch the shooting stars then.
I don't agree.
Hey, you forgot this.
-Think it over! -We can do this.
-It's impossible! -I'll guarantee it.
Guarantee? That's no reason to change it!
-Think it over. -It's fine as it is.
How is it fine? Just one more time!
-Listen to this. -What?
For the presentation on Saturday.
-Yeah? -He wants to change the design.
-What? -He wants to do a chain of poses.
It's too much.
It's interesting!
-Isn't it? -Yeah.
Like I said, we'll use different poses of the model!
You know, like the flipbook animation you made as kids.
-Oh, that! -It's the same.
-I know that. -Just like that. What we'll do is…
For instance, we'll line them up along the subway corridors.
Won't it get pretty costly?
Don't worry. I've already spoken with Tadokoro Printing.
-Really? -It's all right.
You'll need a minimum of ten posters.
There's no time. It's impossible. End of story.
I know we don't have enough time!
But if we say it's impossible without trying, we can't do anything!
-Thanks for the food. -Thank you for coming.
Riko, help clear up the table over there!
Riko!
You've been wiping the same spot forever!
We're busy. Help out properly!
Okay.
Sanae…
I'm going back to Shanghai.
I just came to let you know.
You're going back already?
-Why are you dressed like that? -Oh, this is…
You're not feeling well?
No, I'm fine.
Lift up your head.
Sorry for taking your time like this.
It's okay.
Let me see that.
All right…
You have a really high fever!
Have you taken any medicine?
I'll get some.
I see. So he proposed to you.
Yeah.
So? What are you hesitating for?
A lot of things happened in Tokyo…
when we were together.
The good times were great, but…
the tough times were really painful.
I was disappointed so many times.
I couldn't understand his feelings.
I was so worried all the time.
If I go back to him again now,
I have this feeling…
that I'll be going back and forth between heaven and hell again.
What's wrong with that?
You feel that way because you love him.
Some people say you'll never be happy even if you marry the person you love.
But I don't think that's true,
It's because you're with who you love that no matter how tough and painful…
For example, even if you get hurt by that person,
you can still go on living without regret.
Maybe.
And you're the one to blame for feeling disappointed and uneasy, Riko!
-Me? -That's right.
You're probably thinking you just have to stay still,
and that he's the one who has to bring you happiness, right?
Forget about that naive stuff.
You have to find your own happiness.
Okay?
Here, have a drink.
Come on.
WELCOME TO PEEPOLO
Riko…
Dad…
I'm going back to Tokyo after all.
You're going back to him?
Yeah.
You've made up your mind, then.
You knew?
Yeah. Ever since you came back.
Sorry to have made you worry.
I was never worried.
I knew that when you came back, you were actually running away.
As long as you know where you're headed, then it's fine with me.
Thanks.
See you.
Riko!
Yeah?
Good luck.
Thanks.
Hello, this is Eiko Agency, Sales Department, Unit 1.
Oh!
Riko, it's been a while! What's up?
Excuse me! Two pitchers of beer,
and Otemon… oolong tea, right? And one oolong tea!
Katagiri, I bet you used to play sports, right?
-Sports? -Yeah.
I played basketball in middle and high school.
That's so cool!
-That's cool! -I used to be in the archery club!
You did archery?
I did judo!
I did handball.
I did soccer.
-I did Wandervogel. -But I love basketball!
It's late. Sorry, I have to go.
-What? I see. -Oh, okay.
Please excuse me.
-Okay. -Katagiri! Go get her a cab!
It's late!
Let's drink again some time!
-Bye, everyone! -Take care.
Hasegawa…
I've actually got a pretty low tolerance.
My heart is beating really fast now!
I wonder if I can go home alone…
-Hey, wait! -You can get a cab here, right?
-Aren't you cold? -What?
-You're shivering. -That means I'm cold.
Hey, want to go drink together somewhere?
-The chief and the others are waiting. -Don't worry about them!
-The taxi is here! -Let's go!
Hold on a second.
Yes?
Hello?
I can't believe it.
You proposed to me, didn't you!
You've got a lot of nerve.
What?
What are you talking about?
Who's the woman beside you?
She just joined the department…
Hey…
Where are you right now?
So anyone's fine as long as they sit next to you?
No, that's not true!
-Katagiri! -You seriously need to shut up.
-Where are you? -You're just a creep!
I really get it now. Goodbye.
Just calm down and listen to me!
-Where are you? -I'm not listening anymore!
Are you done?
-Let's go? -Go home.
What? You're not coming?
Come on.
Where do you live?
The number you have dialed is outside the coverage area
or turned off…
It's already been 30 minutes.
Why don't you sit down?
Thank you for your hard work.
The results will be announced on Monday.
We can do it!
Next is Eiko Agency. Come in.
My name is Katagiri, from Eiko Agency,
Sales Department, Unit 1. I'm leading this project.
Thank you all for your time.
Well then, allow me to begin.
"LIETAX J-BODY."
Launching in the spring of 1998,
it is the world's latest and lightest compact camera.
To attract widespread attention to this product,
our company suggests this ground-breaking idea.
That being a chain of 30 posters, each with a different composition.
KATAGIRI
Come on, I'm in a hurry.
What?
Soichiro!
Where is he?
Soichiro, your car…
Where is he?
All right, what is it? So annoying…
-Hello? -Hey, it's me.
Why aren't you here? I told you I'd be here to borrow your car!
I'm at the airport.
The airport? Why?
When I woke up this morning, she was gone.
I had her paged, but no one came.
She's left for Shanghai.
So, now what?
Taking the evening flight to Shanghai.
Go ahead and use the car.
Bye.
Wait a minute, what about the keys…
He always does what he wants…
Tecchan!
Mizuhara! Hey, what are you doing here?
-What? -Weren't you at the airport? What?
Oh, I decided to stay a little longer.
I just went to change my ticket.
-What? -Soichiro was sleeping soundly, so…
He misunderstood. He's at the airport!
What?
He's going to Shanghai.
Are you kidding me…
I'm going to the airport.
Hey, wait!
I have to go too. Where are the keys?
This is the final boarding call.
Remaining passengers, please head to Gate 27,
and proceed with boarding.
Soichiro!
Sanae…
You didn't go to Shanghai?
Soichiro…
I'm right here.
A long time ago,
when I proposed to you, I told you, right?
That I would make you happy.
It would be presumptuous of me to say that to you now. But…
I need you.
I want to be with you.
Will you stay by my side?
Don't say that you can't forgive yourself.
It doesn't matter anymore.
Don't worry about it.
It's no use apologizing or blaming each other.
Everyone's heart wavers.
The most important thing for us
is that we cherish and want each other.
Just that, right?
I…
want you.
Thank you.
MATSUMOTO CITY
Seriously!
What was that?
Oh, wow!
This is a real mess.
Is it bad?
Yeah, it is.
A Shinagawa license plate? You're from Tokyo?
Man, look at this…
-Your phone won't work here. -What?
Because we're in the mountains.
You're kidding…
KAMIKOCHI MATSUMOTO CITY
The sun is going to set.
TRUE LOVE NEVER RUNS SMOOTH
Thank you.
TEPPEI IS A CREEP
I can't see any shooting stars.
Yes, Sales Department, Unit 1…
You don't have enough people?
Today, mahjong's a little…
Yes, another time, yes.
Teppei. Relax, okay? I understand how you feel.
Yeah, you've been holding your breath and sighing by yourself.
-Even I feel nervous. -That's right.
If we win the competition, I'll treat everyone to yakiniku.
You can't say that now!
"Don't count your chickens before they're hatched," right?
-That's right! -Besides, aren't you diabetic, Otemon?
That's right.
Wait…
Didn't we say all this before?
You're imagining it.
-That's right. -You're just imagining it!
Yes, Sales Department, Unit 1…
Yes.
Yes! Thank you!
We'd be happy to work with you..
We got it!
Thank you very much!
-Way to go. -Thank you.
Chief, thank you.
-Congratulations, Katagiri. -Thank you.
You did great, Katagiri.
Thank you.
I said before that winning means you did a good job, but…
Winning and losing is all up to luck.
Our work is such that if we don't win, we don't get commended.
And trying hard doesn't guarantee results.
So the ones who can't ignore the results
and can't enjoy their work for what it is are the ones wasting their life.
So?
Did you enjoy your work?
Yes.
Well then, let's make a toast to us winning the competition!
Chief, if you please…
Well, let's have Katagiri say a few words for this one.
All right, Katagiri, go ahead.
Okay.
Um, I really believe that this success
was thanks to everyone here.
Oh, and I'm sorry…
for all the trouble I've caused to everyone.
Us as well.
Also…
This is just how I personally feel, but…
I am so honored
that I could participate in this project as a part of Sales Department, Unit 1.
Really great work, everyone. Cheers!
Cheers!
Great job!
When I become
a bald, pot-bellied old man,
would you still be by my side?
I said I hated you, but I was obviously lying.
I'm really happy
whenever you're with me.
I'm happy because I don't think I can be happier than this.
Look over here…
…when you climb to the top, you can see as many shooting stars as you want.
It's permanent ink. I won't be able to erase it.
Isn't it better if it's permanent?
I can see myself in your eyes.
-Where? -My stomach… Don't touch me!
I haven't touched you yet!
Anything will do, just get medicine.
And a salmon lunch box.
It's for the magic show.
Bye-bye.
Hey, wait!
Riko.
Hey, you…
Hey…
Two meters!
What are you doing here?
I just…
I want to start over again in Tokyo.
I thought about it.
Who was I before I met you?
I was an office lady learning to do magic tricks.
I was trying my hardest to find who I was.
So I shouldn't give up on myself just because of something like this.
That's my conclusion.
And if I met you again by chance,
then I just wanted to say this.
I'm glad I met you.
Put out your hand.
Here. We'll meet again when we see each other.
Riko!
Stop lying!
You can't see a shooting star every ten seconds from there at all!
And quit vandalizing stuff!
I'm not going to become an old lady.
I'm going to be a cute grandma.
What did you just say?
I'm going to be a grandma.
Did you think I could leave you?
Of course not.
Don't be so arrogant!
Only I can put up with someone who's as irresponsible
and as big a creep as you for the rest of their life!
You're the one who's arrogant.
Aren't you the one who loves me?
If that frustrates you, just hate me.
Of course, I hate you.
But I won't ever leave you.
Even if you kick…
or slap me away.
I'll stick by your side forever.
Want to go to a hotel?
Karaoke?
Oh, look!
Do you seriously have only one trick?
You're going to say, "Made you look." How many times is this?
It's snowing…
Okay, here we go.
THIS DRAMA IS A WORK OF FICTION, INCLUDING ANY NAMED PEOPLE OR GROUPS
Subtitle translation by: Maslin F. CLUDING ANY NAMED PEOPLE OR GROUPS