Well, this sucks.
SHIBUYA STATION
Hello?
Midori?
It's Teppei.
You were sleeping? Sorry.
Hey…
Can I come over now?
No, not like that.
No, I just haven't seen you in…
She hung up on me.
Why are we stopping here?
'Cause you're annoying!
Get out.
-There's the station. -I know!
-Hey, take your bag! -What?
There you go.
Bastard!
Are you okay?
He shouldn't just leave you at the station, even if you're fighting.
Most guys would drive you home.
It's none of your business, is it?
The trains have stopped.
Want a smoke?
Oh, right.
Haven't we met somewhere?
Do you always hit on girls like that?
No…
I don't mean it like that.
Hey, how about we…
We could go to karaoke if you'd like?
No way.
I've got to find a place to stay tonight.
We've got the whole night. We can sing as long as we want.
It's started to rain. Let's go to a hotel.
A hotel?
Can I drink this?
Go ahead.
You'll be paying for it anyway.
-Did you say something? -Nothing.
Sorry!
Sorry.
I meant to turn it up. Oops.
-Really? -Sorry.
Why did you turn it off? It just got to the good part!
You've been singing for a while. Why not take a break?
I still want to sing.
-You know… -What?
-This is in the way. -Tomorrow…
I have to wake up early. So…
-I would like to get to sleep early. -"Coffee Rumba"…
Really? You go to sleep first then.
-"Coffee Rumba." -I mean,
this isn't the kind of place you would sleep alone.
-Hey! -What's wrong?
What are you doing? This is weird!
-I just want to kiss you. -What gave you that disgusting idea?
It's only natural to think about it when two people stay at a hotel.
I haven't thought about it at all.
Wait a minute. Are you being serious?
When a girl is invited to a place like this,
she either says, "Not with the lights on," or wonders,
"Which underwear am I wearing again?" That's it.
You want to do it that bad?
Is that all you think about?
Well, when you say it like that…
I guess!
You're not taking a bath?
Guess not.
Well then.
Maybe under the sheets, you're already…
None there.
You're still dressed?
Why am I holding this thing?
This seriously sucks.
Hello?
This is the front desk. It's checkout time.
What?
It's 10:00. It's checkout time.
Oh, okay. I'm leaving now.
Oh, come on…
What's this?
"Hey sleepyhead, I don't want to be late for work."
"Take care of the hotel bill?"
What the…
The bill…
That's it. Last one, over here.
Good.
Good. Yes, that's it.
-Good. -Morning!
-Good morning. -Hey!
Teppei! Where have you been?
We're almost done.
-Teppei. How is it? -Yes.
Red and white Christmas. It's a good theme, right?
That's all fine, but a blue background would've been better.
But Christmas colors are red and white--
-The berries are red, and cake is white. -No, but…
Can we do it with a blue background?
What?
-What are you talking-- -It will be perfect, all right?
-Right, can you add a little more… -Hey!
-Sorry. -What do you mean?
-This should be enough. -Hello, this is Katagiri.
Oh, Chief?
I'm at the studio now.
What?
Return to the office?
Right now?
What?
Transfer?
To the Sales Department.
No, but I'm very confident where I am right now,
and I'm the only original thinker in the Creative Department.
So I don't think that's the right call.
Get your overconfidence fixed
at the Sales Department.
Why?
I want you to learn how hard the real world is.
Sales Department, Unit 1… Eighth floor…
Sales Department…
But that would never happen, because…
SALES DEPARTMENT, UNIT 1
I'm Katagiri from the Creative Department. I came to greet you all.
Katagiri.
Yes. Yes, sir.
Wear a navy suit, white shirt and plain necktie to work.
Wear black shoes, cut your hair, and remove that too.
Forget how much they spoiled you in your last department.
Don't even think about standing out or being different.
Got it?
-Uesugi. -Yes?
This is Katagiri from the Creative Department.
I'm sure he'll have questions about what we do.
-Show him around for a while. -Yes, sir.
-Chief, do you have a moment? -Coming.
Could you start by lending me a hand here?
Sure.
Hey…
Haven't we met somewhere?
Nice to meet you.
I'll tell you this first.
The Sales Department has only achieved 80% of its target!
Everyone has to work harder.
-Yes, sir. -Okay, let's get started.
How's the Shibuya advertising deal going?
It's almost finished.
We're aiming for 3,000 with the budget--
-Make it 3,500! -Yes, sir.
-Hioki. -Yes.
The October Nippon News ad?
None for you.
Chief, it's the same as always…
There are four other companies, but all that's left is 20 percent so…
Doing something about that is your job!
There's no need to speak like that.
-What are you doing? -Thank you.
-Of course, I'm trying… -Your tea's always good.
Thank you.
-Come on! -Oh, that's right!
I nearly forgot. This is Katagiri. He just joined us.
He was transferred from the Creative Department,
so don't let him get overwhelmed. Everyone, look after him.
I have a lot of experience, so don't worry.
Are you serious?
I'm Katagiri. Pleased to meet you.
-Let's see, your job is… -Yes?
Well, we'll decide tomorrow. Just get to know everyone.
Next, Hosaka. What do you have to report?
Let's see, The Giants did not win. Therefore, the second half--
What's wrong? You look tired.
There are many things a girl like you doesn't understand about guys.
You couldn't sleep, you didn't get to do it with a girl with a nice body--
That's not it!
-What's wrong? -What happened?
There was a mosquito.
Got it. Please continue.
Oh… right!
-So about The Giants… -Right…
PUBLIC PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
It's rare to see you here.
How's work?
It's all right.
What case are you working on now?
I don't know if you've heard of it. The Edogawa murder case.
Oh, yeah.
You're looking into this one?
Yeah.
Asking for the death penalty?
Of course.
Oh, this?
"The murder was committed in Edogawa, Tokyo, where…"
All right.
-It's just… -Want some coffee?
Oh, thanks.
Death penalty, huh.
You're as unwavering as ever.
-What? -Right?
You've always been like that. Once you decide something, that's it.
You decided you wanted to be a prosecutor in school.
If I had a classmate who wanted to be a prosecutor in school,
I wouldn't have been friends with them.
But you really passed the exam and became one.
You've never strayed from your decisions.
I'm just hard-headed is all.
You had some trouble job hunting,
but you're working hard at a job you like now, right?
-Not really. -What?
But I am really working hard now.
The boss recognizes me as elite, and I feel like I'm getting somewhere.
Welcome back.
-Yes. -Teppei?
-Hey, Yoshimoto. -Hey.
I just got a call from Sasaki.
There's a group date with some stewardesses tomorrow.
Stewardesses, man.
You're coming, right?
A group date? I don't know.
Hey, Yoshimoto…
When you're, you know, in a tough spot,
do you remember any advice…
that someone told you?
Maybe a girl's face?
What? I dunno…
Lately, when I'm working really hard on something,
I sing the Evangelion theme song in my head.
Why do you ask?
Hm? So it's Evangelion for you…
You know…
I sometimes think I only had it going back in high school.
Speaking of high school, I bumped into Mizuhara the other day.
What?
Mizuhara? Our manager, Sanae Mizuhara?
She came to Tokyo.
-Good work today. -Thank you.
Tecchan…
-How did you know? -What?
Well, Yoshimoto mentioned you were here.
I had some time, so I thought I would drop by.
-You're doing well? -Yeah.
-What about you? -Yeah, me too.
-What? -Let's go that way…
When did you come to Tokyo?
I started interpretation work here since last year.
Since last year?
Yeah.
You could've called me, then.
Well…
What?
Don't tell me it's because…
What?
Are you married or something?
Of course not!
Of course not.
-No. -Right.
-What the heck? -What?
Well, you look like you're doing really well.
I'm glad to see that.
I've always worried about you.
After dumping a great guy like me,
I was afraid your life would have no meaning.
What are you saying? I dumped you after you cheated.
I never cheated! That was just a…
-Those were all just rumors. -Were they?
There were a lot of people who were jealous of us.
Well, there's no point in me making excuses now.
Well, anyway…
If you would like, how about dinner after work?
Well…
That's amazing.
Are you busy?
Um, yeah.
Sorry.
Why did you call me out here during work?
I'm busy.
It's been two years since we started work.
We can't meet all the time like we did in school.
So many things end up changing.
And yet,
we've both been pretending they haven't.
So?
So…
Goodbye.
-Tonight, where should we… -Hey, give it back!
Give it!
-Katagiri! -Yes?
Where have you been?
Your work outside the office took that long?
-I'm sorry. -What's that?
Are you at work to play around?
-Come here. -This…
-Chief! -Yes?
Excuse me.
-Hm? -It's hers.
Well…
My grandmother is ill. Is it all right if I leave now?
Sure, you can go ahead.
-Thank you. See you everyone! -Take care.
-Bye! -See you!
What a liar! Hey. Hey!
-Katagiri! -Yes?
Listen up. You're in the Sales Department now.
You've got to adjust to how we do things here.
It's not the Creative Department.
First, work outside the office isn't for having fun.
Stay on time. Isn't that common sense?
Don't mess with me!
Who do you think you're talking to! Know some shame!
Katagiri! You can't act like a kid anymore.
-Welcome! -Welcome, sir!
Oh, hey!
-What happened, Teppei? -What?
You look like a businessman!
I am a businessman. Didn't I tell you?
-What? -You already forgot?
Allow me to guide you.
My name is Riko Uesugi. You can call me Riko-chan.
From now on, feel free to use it as well.
-Riko-chan! -Riko-chan!
-Yay! -Thank you!
Now, everyone, please sit back and enjoy your flight.
-Great! -Yay!
Attention, please!
-What are you doing? -Hey!
What are you doing? You're not even a stewardess.
Wait, what? Do you know each other?
You're called Teppei? Silly name.
Shut up!
You said there will be stewardesses here!
-There are. -I'm a stewardess!
-Nice to meet you! -So am I! I'm a stewardess!
Stewardess!
I just let Riko borrow my uniform.
That's right!
They said they wanted to see me in uniform, so I was wearing it for them.
-Right? -Right!
Do you guys enjoy looking at that?
I enjoy it very much.
So do I.
-Right? -Yeah!
See? Everyone is enjoying themselves.
-You're faking it. -I am not.
What happened to seeing your grandmother?
My grandmother is very kind, so she said
instead of staying with her, I should go out and enjoy my youth.
Liar. What the hell is wrong with you?
Don't be so rude.
Say what?
Riko-chan.
Oh, yes! Thank you!
Cheers.
I met Riko when I was a student working part-time at the horse race track.
She really loved horse racing back then.
But she lost interest quickly.
You may have worked together once,
but you're a proper stewardess, while she's just an ordinary office lady.
No, they're not so different.
Both stewardesses and office ladies make tea and serve meals.
It's just doing it in an office or an airplane.
Don't say that. Have some pride in the job you picked.
Well, actually…
There are times I'm not sure I made the right decision.
Let's go outside together.
-What? -For a night walk. C'mon.
-Hey, what's going on? -Where are you going?
We're heading out.
-Well, see you. -Bye!
Want to go to another bar?
Oh, here it is.
-Hey, you know… -What?
What?
-Today, actually… -Yeah?
-I… -Yeah?
Well…
What?
It's that day for me.
That day?
Like that would work.
You have someone you like.
You see…
I just met someone I used to date in high school.
So,
I thought I could join the party and forget the past, but…
You're still into her?
That's bad, right?
Not at all.
That's just how men are.
It looks like I picked the wrong guy tonight.
-What's that? -Nothing.
I think I'll go home.
-Okay. -Bye.
YAMAMOTO APARTMENTS
If you hear from Mr. Nakamura,
please tell him I'll see him at three.
-Okay. -I'm going out.
-See you later. -I'm going out.
You're not going out?
You don't look like you have any work to do.
Hey, are you really motivated?
Oh, right. Last night, Yoshimoto and I had a romantic evening--
-Don't bother me when I'm working. -You don't want to know what we did?
Just so you know, he's not the type to make a move on a girl he just met.
But, you know Erika?
She's great! So sexy and mature.
Are you really friends? I can't believe it.
Hey, listen to me. We had an amazing time last night.
I've got bags under my eyes today.
I've got them, right? Look.
Hey, give it back!
Do your work!
Come on…
Hello, Erika?
It's me.
What happened after you left last night?
What?
No way!
Really?
What?
I see…
Yeah, I understand.
Okay, see you.
Okay.
What'd she say?
You were bragging when nothing even happened.
I can't believe you called to get proof whether I did it or not.
What? Are you interested in me?
She said you turned her down for a high school girlfriend.
I can't imagine that when I look at you.
Maybe I should start calling you Mr. Devotion?
-Mr. Devotion. -What?
-Mr. Devotion? -Just do your--
Mr. Devotion Katagiri.
Hello?
Hello, Tecchan?
What?
It's Mizuhara. Sanae Mizuhara.
Mizuhara?
Wow, you actually called me.
What? After work today?
No problem.
What time?
Seven? No, make it eight.
-Eight… -Eight, at…
In front of Hachiko.
Hang on a second.
At eight, yeah.
Okay, in the museum lobby.
In front of Hachiko.
No, the signal is just weak in this building.
You couldn't hear me well, right?
See you after work. Okay, sounds good. Bye.
-Good for you, Mr. Devotion. -Shut up.
-Hey, Katagiri! We've got work. -Yes?
-Come with me. -Okay.
Work. You've got work to do!
-Work-- -Oh, sorry. You okay?
Sorry.
ALITA INDUSTRIES COMMEMORATION PARTY
-Miya! -Yes!
-Come here! -It starts in 30 minutes. Thanks.
I have to do all this in 30 minutes?
-I'll put them here. -Thank you.
-Katagiri! -Yes.
-Where's your jacket? -Umm…
Thank you.
Thank you. Thank you very much.
Thank you everyone!
The chairman would like to say a few words to everyone. Inside, please.
Let's head back.
Katagiri!
What?
You haven't cut your hair yet.
You're thinking, "Why do I have to do this type of work?"
Right?
"It shouldn't be like this."
"This isn't where I should be." That's what you're thinking.
You think you can do a good job that way?
You may think you'll have other options if you quit,
but there aren't many ways out of this society.
Why not think about what you can do and put it into your work?
Not for the company, but for yourself.
Yes, sir.
So? How about a drink?
Sorry, but today, I can't…
-Is that so? -Yes.
-Take this then. -Okay.
Good work today.
Welcome back.
What are you doing?
Having my love fortune told.
That's a company computer. It's not for playing games.
More importantly, aren't you late for your date?
I know that already.
You're such a pain.
Excuse me, could you take the next left and then a right?
It will be faster.
CHINESE CULTURAL MUSEUM
-Oh, excuse me. -Yes?
Nothing, sorry.
Excuse me.
What?
You came all the way here.
But, how did you know…
-No, it's not like that. -What?
-You know, Tecchan… -Teppei!
Oh, hey.
I hear you and Sanae were friends in high school.
What?
Oh, here. It's a package from Mom.
She asked me to deliver it to you.
Thanks.
This is a mess.
Come in.
Excuse us.
You're excused.
Excuse us.
Oh, right. You don't have slippers.
Um, slippers?
-It's fine. -Will this do?
-Thank you. -Here.
I'll put the package in the fridge.
Hey, what did Mom send us?
Dried horse mackerel.
Dried horse mackerel…
Is black tea okay?
-Yeah. -I'm okay.
Please take a seat.
It's a bit cramped, but…
Stinks of curry, right?
Yeah, a bit.
-Right? -Yeah.
There's an Indian restaurant downstairs.
-I see. -That's why.
Thank you.
Why don't you clean up around here a little?
Makes it easier for people to come over.
It's fine this way. Feels like a home.
-Tell me, brother… -Yeah?
-Are you and Mizuhara… -Yeah?
How should I say… together?
Sanae acts as an interpreter for some cases I work on.
Like, when they need to take statements
from foreigners who've committed a crime and need to be investigated,
I interpret for them.
For how tough it is, the pay is low.
It's practically volunteer work.
-You've got to have a passion for it. -Yes.
You're the same, Soichiro.
Even though it's not really your job,
you go out of your way to help foreigners.
Yeah.
-It's a little messy, right? -Yeah.
Here's the tea.
Thanks.
-No problem. -Do you have sugar?
What? Oh, sugar.
Oh, that's right. I bumped into Mr. Yon the other day…
-From that time. -And how was he?
Same as usual.
I see…
-Here's the sugar. -Thanks.
Oh, I can take that.
-This as well. -I like it strong.
Oh, thanks.
Three tea bags?
Thank you.
Hearing you talk just now,
you two get along really well.
Not like a stand-up duo, but…
more like a husband and wife.
Ouch! That's hot.
What are you doing? Here.
That was hot. Thanks.
-Here too. -Thanks.
-See you then. -Yeah.
-Wait here. I'll get the car. -Okay.
I called your cell phone,
but you didn't answer.
Oh, sorry.
It's fine.
Before springing this on you,
I wanted to meet up
and explain it to you.
I never expected
to end up with Soichiro like this.
We just happened to meet at work.
It just somehow happened as we were talking about you,
you know?
Did you tell him we used to date?
Well, maybe you wouldn't call that dating.
There's probably no need to tell him, then.
Wow, that's bitter.
Wait, what happened to my phone?
Where did I leave it? I'll try calling it.
Ouch. Forgot that was there.
Hi!
Why do you have my cell phone?
You're the one who forgot it.
You left it on your desk. I'm looking after it for you.
Oh, how kind of you.
Now switch it off and give it back to me at the office tomorrow.
I don't want to.
-Why not? -I don't want to.
Yes, just a minute.
Just remember to bring it to the office tomorrow, okay?
Here.
What do you say?
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Goodbye.
Hey, I went out of my way to give it back, and you're not even going to offer me tea?
How about some tea?
No need to be so considerate. You have any slippers?
-The slippers… -There aren't any.
No slippers? Then buy some already.
No slippers…
Oh, wow! Huge boobs! How come they're so shiny?
I'm jealous.
How was your date?
Superb.
You got rejected.
You got rejected, so you feel down.
What's so funny?
What's this? Your graduation yearbook?
You're from Shizuoka Prefecture…
Hey.
Why are you so embarrassed? You're like a girl.
What, don't tell me…
You used to be fat?
What?
-Wait… -Hey, wait.
No way. This is you?
You haven't changed at all.
Who is she?
Could she be…
The ex you're devoted to…
-Mr. Devotion's ex-girlfriend? -Give it back.
Hey! Wait--
Sorry.
That's enough. Go home.
Um…
There are some embarrassing things written in here.
"During the big game,
Te… Tecchan's game-winning goal,
Tecchan's sweat…"
This is none of your business.
Cut it out.
Some people have precious memories they want to keep,
things they don't want others to know about,
things they can't throw away, a bunch of stuff like that!
Things they can't give up on, no matter how hard they try.
You can't understand that? Are you stupid?
I do understand.
I also know
what it feels like…
to be rejected.
Quit messing with me, idiot.
Guess what this is.
An engagement ring?
Shall we throw away our lingering feelings?
What?
The sky is pink in Tokyo.
That's all smog.
It's pretty, right?
I think it's pretty tonight, too.
What? Aren't you from Tokyo?
Nagano.
I grew up in the mountainside where the sky is pitch black,
but is filled with a million shining stars.
And now, you're an office lady, working for a low salary
under the Tokyo smog.
That's right.
Why don't you go home?
I wonder why…
Because I feel like there's something in Tokyo.
I don't…
want to give up on myself yet.
I'm the same I guess.
I don't want to give up on myself yet.
This is where I wanted to throw it away.
Because this is where he gave it to me.
Bye-bye.
Hey, wait!
Are you sure it's okay?
Yeah.
It's okay.
-What are you doing? -Nothing.
What's in your hand?
You didn't throw it!
Of course, I just pretended!
It's like a ritual. I'm going to pawn it tomorrow
and buy a Prada bag or something.
-Give it. -Hey, what?
You should stop messing with people.
Wait, stop! What are you doing? Are you crazy?
I threw away your lingering feelings. You should thank me.
That was my ring. You had no right to do that.
Prada…
I can't believe this.
That's for the best.
That was the worst.
Can't believe this.
What are you laughing at?
What's so funny?
Because…
Because why?
I pretended.
Pretended. See?
Come on. It's in your pocket, right?
You put it on? Show me your hand.
I dropped it.
You dropped it?
-I was here and… -How?
I had it when I was standing right here!
Just look for it!
What do you mean? You wanted to throw it away.
I wouldn't throw away something that expensive!
It was expensive!
How? You actually did throw it, right?
I didn't! I must've dropped it!
Didn't you see how I did it?
Hey. Just forget about it.
How can I?
I told you, forget it.
Thanks to you…
My lingering feelings really have been thrown away.
Thanks.
Sorry.
Do you still love him?
I loved him.
But you know,
he's in love with someone else, so it can't be helped.
I give up.
I have to, or I can't move on.
You don't often find
someone that you really love.
I think…
you'll find someone again.
Someone you can really love.
A… diamond.
A diamond…
I wonder…
As long as you keep at it.
Let's do our best again today.
What time is it?
Can we still make it in time?
Hold on. Hey, wait!
Hey!
What is this?
The person there said--
Why did you only get 20 million?
This is going to put us in the red!
Do you understand that?
Sorry I'm late.
Do it again. Katagiri!
-Yes. -You're late!
Where were you?
I… went to the beach.
The beach?
To look for something.
What were you thinking?
Why are your shoes and pants so dirty?
You think you can meet customers like that?
Do you plan on continuing to work in sales?
I do.
Then change your attitude.
And your hair too.
When are you going to cut it?
I'm not cutting my hair. This is my style.
-What did you say? -No, I just…
I've always had this ponytail.
-I can't just cut it because you say to-- -Katagiri!
-Chief! -Chief, calm down!
-Please! -Your blood pressure!
He's young! He's just young!
All right already!
I'll slowly change myself to fit into the Sales Department…
-No, it's not! -Hey!
Um…
I cut it.
I've cut off all your lingering feelings for you.
Excuse me. I'm going out for a bit.
Shall we get to work?
-Yes, we should! -All right!
Welcome.
How do you want it?
However you want.
Well then…
That's a little too much…
Oh, hello.
This is Katagiri from the Sales Department.
We're back.
I will be in charge of this project from here on, so…
I wanted to come by for a proper greeting tomorrow, if that would be alright.
What time would work best?
Yes.
-At ten? -What do you think?
-It was a good thing. -Yes, that would be fine.
Yes, I will see you then.
Yes. Yes, understood.
Goodbye.
What are you all doing?
What the…
Hi!
Hey, wait! It's not like I was waiting for you.
This bread is really delicious, so as I was buying mine,
I got some for you, too.
Bye now.
Perfect timing.
I wanted to say something to you.
What?
Thanks.
What?
You helped me get over it.
Oh, I see. That's great!
I'm going this way.
Hey!
I have something I forgot to say to you too.
What is it?
You look silly!
That hairstyle doesn't suit you.
The one he loves so much he can't forget,
Sanae Mizuhara, right?
Hey, wait!
I want you to marry me.
Watch out!
Do you have someone you love right now?
Subtitle translation by: Maslin F now?