Yes?
We will now conduct a psychological test.
In front of you
is a big, luscious, mouthwatering rice ball.
Now, tell me,
what is inside it?
Spicy cod roe.
Wait, who is this?
You've forgotten?
Don't you recognize this refreshing voice that echoes from the hills?
What, it's you?
Today is Sunday!
Today is the Shinoyama Foods Sports Meet.
We're supposed to get to Tamagawa Sports Ground by nine.
That's right…
Are you kidding me…
Where am I supposed to get spicy cod roe?
Cod roe.
If I add some mustard, it might taste the same.
That's no good. The lines have to be straight.
Sorry for being late!
SHINOYAMA FOODS SPORTS MEET
-Sorry I'm late! -Come on!
How could you be late? You're in charge of Shinoyama Foods!
What're you doing? I had to draw the lines instead.
Why are you wearing a suit? Is that toothpaste on your face?
Disgusting! Get changed.
What's with you, Riko?
Aren't you prepared? Just like a wife!
Of course not! Don't say that, or he'll get carried away.
Where can I get changed?
Here, of course. There's no time.
-Here? You're kidding. -Just hurry up!
-Get it over with. -Hurry up!
What are you looking at!
Listen up, Katagiri.
Our job today
is to show proper respect for Mr. Shinoyama and his son.
-You understand, don't you? -Of course, I do.
A salesman must always defer to customers, right?
That's right.
Those underpants are really stylish.
-Are they Calvin Klein? -Let me see.
Don't look!
Hey! What are you all doing? It's going to start soon.
-All right! -Yes, sir!
Hey, wait! Could you…
Don't catch a cold.
SHINOYAMA FOODS
The next event is the three-legged race.
Each team will consist of an adult and a child.
The President will be participating
with his son, Kenji Shinoyama.
PRESIDENT
Good luck, President.
Of course.
-Hey, come here for a second. -What?
You understand, don't you?
Of course. Let the president win, right?
Let's do our best.
-Why bother, we're going to lose anyway. -Huh?
To President Shinoyama's son.
He's good at studying, goes to a sports gym,
and runs really fast.
How old are you now?
Ten.
Don't give up on life at ten years old.
Give up now, you'll be a loser for life.
When you're up against someone stronger, you have to give more.
Right?
Otherwise, you'll always stay the same. Got it?
On your mark!
Get set!
PRESIDENT
That idiot!
-Keep going! -Katagiri!
Katagiri!
You can do it!
Congratulations, President! You won first place!
Well done, Katagiri.
That was brilliant.
It made the game more thrilling for them. Good work.
What was that? You said those things and then lost on purpose!
Hey, it's not like that, wait…
-Here. -Huh?
You really tried to win the race, didn't you?
Yeah.
Today didn't go our way, but don't give up on life!
What?
Wait. Why aren't you eating them?
-What? -These!
Did you make these?
What is this, a baseball?
Oh, shut up. It's the taste that matters.
What's in it?
Your favorite, spicy cod roe.
Though I didn't have any, so I just added mustard to cod roe.
I'll pass.
Hey, what?
You keep making fun of my cooking,
so I did my best and made these!
-Don't complain, and just eat it. -What?
-It's not real spicy cod roe! -Is that a rice ball?
Those look pretty good. May I take one?
Thanks. Everyone, Riko made rice balls.
-Thanks, Riko. -May I take one?
Maybe I'll have one too.
Oh…
Too bad…
Here, Chief.
Is that okay?
Go ahead, I already had one.
It's pretty good.
Well, thank you.
Or it should be good.
What's with that look?
This was the first time in my life I made rice balls.
I was going to display one in the household shrine.
That's ridiculous. It's only a rice ball.
Don't say that! Grudges over food aren't forgiven easily, you know?
Wars have been fought over a single rice ball.
-When? -The story of The Crab and the Monkey.
You should go to the hospital.
You've got bugs in your head.
That's no way to speak to someone who helped you out.
But I'll let it slide if, you know…
-If you pay for dinner today? -What?
-Treat me to dinner! -I can't do that.
Why not?
Grandma said never treat others to food.
Grandma? What are you talking about?
In case you've forgotten, I saved your butt this morning.
You would've slept till noon, and Chief would've screamed again.
-"Katagiri, what are you doing?" -Fine! I'll buy you dinner.
I want a full-course dinner at a French restaurant.
What is this? Get me some water!
-Get some water! -Chief, here, drink up!
What's in this?
You are so fired.
INDIAN CUISINE
You call this a full-course dinner?
Of course, it's a full course.
There are three types of curry, rice, salad
and even yogurt as dessert.
It's a real full-course dinner. And try the tomato soup too.
-It's really good. Try it. -Really?
-Thanks for the food. -Eat up.
How does it taste?
-It's delicious! -I told you.
Here, this is on the house.
Your birthday's in two days, right?
Oh, thanks. You remembered.
No problem. Enjoy your meal.
Thank you.
You're really popular!
-It's your birthday in two days? -That's right.
Oh, just in time. You can treat me to a full-course French dinner then.
There's no way I can afford that on my salary. What are you thinking?
I'll show you a magic trick instead.
A magic trick?
I'm studying it now.
Stop lying. No one actually goes to study magic.
I'm not lying! The teacher said I could even be a pro.
You really don't know when to quit, do you?
You're the one who's always a sore loser.
Where did you get that attitude of yours?
Because there was one person I could never beat…
-Hm? -What?
-Hey! -Hey?
Oh, good evening.
Good evening.
Come on, take a seat.
Hey, move your jacket, so he can sit, all right?
I just came to return this.
-What? -Oh, I just happened to see you two here.
Well, I'd better get going.
Why is he acting like that? Hey, Yoshimoto!
Hey!
Hey, Yoshimoto! What's going on?
You and Riko-chan,
all you do is argue, but it seems you guys get along really well.
Get along? Hey, you're making a mistake here.
If I really liked her, would I bring her here for curry?
I would've taken her to a fancier place.
Really?
-You mean it? -Yeah.
It's gonna turn red. Let's go.
Okay.
Here, take a seat.
There you go. This guy,
he hasn't eaten yet.
I recommend the tandoori chicken special. Don't pour soy sauce on it.
I've got something to do, so enjoy your meal together.
What? What do you have to do?
When someone says they got something to do, you don't ask.
Thanks for this.
INDIAN CUISINE
And that concludes today's meeting.
Chief, anything to add?
Thanks to everyone's hard work, yesterday's sports meet was a success.
Well, it's not only thanks to that,
but Mr. Shinoyama himself called to say
that he wants us to participate in the upcoming competition.
-Oh, wow! -Great!
-Good work, everyone! -Thank you.
-Katagiri. -Yes?
Your performance in the three-legged race made the difference.
Good work.
Even though all you did was trip while trying to win,
you get all the glory.
What's wrong, bad mood today?
What was that yesterday?
You said you would treat me to dinner, then you left early and didn't even pay.
Hey, wait…
What?
Are you free tonight?
What's this all of a sudden?
If you'd like,
wanna go to a bar?
Not to make up for yesterday, though.
I guess not today?
I'm free.
I have no plans.
Okay.
Oh, yes!
All right.
I'll be leaving now.
-Good work! -Come drink sometime.
I'll be leaving too then!
Wait, what's this?
Isn't that timing kind of suspicious?
-What's this? -Are you two maybe going on a date?
Oh, well, you know…Ow!
Where are my cigarettes? Oh, in here.
-See you. -Good night!
You okay?
Bye!
-See you! -Next time, go on a date with me!
What was that all about?
Because you were trying to follow me out.
What, are you afraid of rumors? You're like an actual businessman now.
Shut up.
-Oh, Teppei! -Hey!
The counter's free.
What? No, I… Stop clinging to me.
I'll just sit below today.
What's wrong with counter seats? Or what?
Are you afraid someone will think we're doing nasty things together?
Hey!
Oh, good evening. Thanks for yesterday.
Good evening.
You've been well?
Yeah.
I saw you only yesterday, so of course you are.
Just a moment.
-There's a cute-- -Hey!
What is it?
-Did you call him here? -What?
You knew all along there would be three people here.
No, that's not exactly…
Not three people, four.
-Four people? -What?
Oh, here she is. Mizuhara!
Hi, Yoshimoto!
Yoshimoto, the person you wanted me to meet…
is Tecchan?
Teppei!
Aren't you glad to see her?
You were always saying how much you wanted to see her.
Here.
Thanks.
Tecchan, you haven't told Yoshimoto about Soichiro and me yet, have you?
Maybe we'll make an announcement at a class reunion, then.
You don't have to!
Hey, why did you two break up?
You two have great chemistry,
so I was wondering why you broke up.
Teppei and Sanae-chan.
You're the only one here who wants to talk about that.
-Who cares about that? -Teppei cheated.
You cheated?
With Miki, another classmate.
-Sorry. -Teppei!
-Hey! -Hi, Teppei! I've missed you.
-Mizuhara? -Sasaki?
-I haven't seen you in forever! -It's been so long.
How come you two are sitting together?
You're not getting back together, are you?
-Has an old flame been rekindled? -That's not it.
Stop that.
What're you getting embarrassed about?
What's this ring?
Did you go all the way with him this time, Mizuhara?
-Cut it out! -Tecchan!
Tecchan.
Soichiro.
Who is this?
My older brother.
I asked Soichiro to pick me up on the way home.
Wait. That means…
Oh, I see! Congratulations.
Thank you.
Well then, shall we go?
Later, Teppei.
Yeah.
See you.
Teppei, if it was like that, you could've…
Why didn't you tell us sooner?
I wouldn't have embarrassed myself like that.
Sanae-chan seems like she's pretty strong, doesn't she?
Wasn't she the basketball club's idol?
That's right! She was the most popular girl.
I still remember it.
During breaks,
she would be knitting a scarf.
-But she wouldn't say who it was for. -I'm going to get cigarettes.
Hey!
How far are you going to get cigarettes?
You never slept with Mizuhara, did you?
Men always linger on things like that.
But I think love can start from the body too.
I'm good at that kind of love.
Hey.
There's a nice place nearby.
Want to go?
I'm sorry.
What are you apologizing for?
Because my friends said weird stuff.
I shouldn't have met with them.
They're just friends from high school at this point.
It's not a big deal.
You don't need to say that for me.
Soichiro…
You're not jealous?
I am.
I was never jealous of Teppei until tonight.
Your time as the basketball club manager,
surrounded by good friends,
and when you were enjoying your youth…
I'm jealous he experienced that.
This is my apartment.
-Want to come upstairs? -What?
That's…
Come in.
Pardon my intrusion.
Cute place.
It's been a while since I've been to such a feminine apartment.
-Really? -Yeah.
Shall I show you my special skill, then?
Don't rush.
What is your special skill?
I don't really show it to many people.
A thousand times per second.
No machine is my rival.
Not here. Show me over there.
It's amazing, you'll really like it!
Ouch!
That hurt!
-Riko! -What are you doing here?
I was drinking with Sasaki and missed the last train.
I would have taken a taxi, but it's so expensive.
I never should have given you a key.
Sorry. You guys want to use the bed, right?
I'll go home.
-No, I'll go home. -I'm the one going!
It was so passionate the way you dove into her bed.
I won't bother you… Unless you want me to watch?
I don't want to show you anything.
This sucks.
Teppei, you forgot this at the bar.
See you next time.
See you.
I'll polish up my skill.
Hey, aren't sleepovers so fun?
Just like a junior high school trip.
You actually came to stop us, didn't you?
You've fallen in love with Teppei, haven't you?
What are you talking about? That creep is the last guy I would ever--
Then you won't mind if I sleep with him.
You'll be fine, you're still young.
I'll be 25 this year.
When you get to be my age,
it gets annoying having to yield for someone else.
If you really like him, you have to be honest.
You won't gain happiness if you cling onto some weird pride.
Oh, come on…
The person you are calling is currently unavailable.
Please fax as usual.
Or to leave a message,
please state your name and message after the beep.
Teppei. I would like to speak with you.
Please come by tomorrow. Soichiro.
-Good morning. -Good morning.
Good morning. That was a close one last night.
Yeah, it was.
If you weren't around,
Erika and I would have spent all night showing off our special skills.
That's why I said to forget about me and go ahead.
Whatever.
Do you like Erika?
What?
Erika's not the one you really like, is she?
But you're always ready for some action.
You like big-chested women, right?
As long as you've got a nice body like Erika's in front of you,
you lose sight of everything else and go wild.
Shut up!
-Good morning. -Good morning.
-Morning. -Morning.
That's right, I'm a creep.
My words may not fit my actions,
but that's all for me to decide. What gives you the right to say anything?
I'm sorry.
Do as you please.
PUBLIC PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
PUBLIC PROSECUTOR SOICHIRO KATAGIRI
Yes, come in.
-Come in. -Hello.
-Hey. -Oh, it's you.
What's this about?
Today's your birthday, isn't it?
What?
I was thinking of having dinner with you on the way home or something.
I didn't expect you so soon.
Well, in any case.
-Want to go for a walk? -Sure.
Birthdays don't really make you happy once you enter your twenties.
Really?
You know,
people have their ideal self they want to be when they reach a certain age.
But reality's been completely different.
I feel like nothing goes my way.
It's better to be unsure about life.
If you're too sure, you'll miss out on some of life's possibilities.
Even I…
worry that I might not be qualified to judge people's sins.
It troubles me every day.
Even your worries are serious.
Don't you worry about anything stupid?
Of course, I do.
Do you?
People's worries
are all hidden inside, so you think you're the only one with them.
Hey, how about a drink?
What?
We haven't had a drink in a while.
But you still have to work.
In that case, I'll wait at your place.
You can take the key.
Thanks.
Oh, you're leaving?
Yeah.
See you.
Hey.
-Hey! -What is it?
Nothing.
Ouch! That hurts!
Hm?
What's going on?
Mizuhara, what's wrong?
-Tecchan… -What're you doing?
Oh, hey! That's dangerous.
What are you doing?
I was just putting together a cabinet,
but it started slipping when I tried to lift it.
Why didn't you just wait for Soichiro?
I wanted to finish it before-- Ow!
-Ouch… -What's wrong? Are you all right?
-We got a nice birthday cake, right? -Yeah!
"You can write whatever you want."
This might hurt a little.
-Does it hurt? -It hurts.
It's a cabinet, alright.
You really do seem like newlyweds.
Well, I have more plates and cutlery now.
Well, that's true.
-Ouch! -Oh, sorry.
-Are you okay? -I'm fine.
Still…
You know,
you've always seemed calm and composed but were actually clumsy.
You're the one who always got injured during basketball practice.
-I had to bandage you up every time. -Oh, yes, yes.
I remember… Hey.
Once, you cut the laces of my new basketball shoes, right?
-Yeah. -Gosh.
Hey, what was Soichiro like when he was a kid?
-Hm? -When he was little.
Not much different from the way he is now. Quiet and serious
When I was a kid,
I couldn't wait to be the same age as my brother.
I mean, he was smarter and bigger than me.
He's always been better than me.
So, at least,
I thought if I were the same age as him, I would be able to close that gap.
But when I thought I had finally caught up with my brother…
It may seem obvious, but…
My brother was that much older and always left me in the dust.
All done.
What's wrong with that? You're you.
And Soichiro is Soichiro.
You have good qualities that no one else has.
You think so?
Thanks.
Oh, wow. It's really pouring outside now.
Yeah.
Soichiro is late.
I think I'll go home.
-Okay? -Hey, wait a second!
Huh?
I've got something for you.
What?
Right here…
Ta-da.
-Ouch! -You okay?
-Thanks. -Is your foot okay?
Here you go.
Happy birthday.
Thanks.
Can I open it?
What could it be…
You knit these?
-Maybe they're a little childish. -No, that's not it.
That's not it…
Why… why are you doing this?
Why?
You're…
you're going to be my little brother from now on.
Your new sister will always celebrate your--
How can you say that so easily?
I'll never call you my sister.
-Tecchan… -I can't think of you that way, honestly.
You'll always be Mizuhara to me, no matter who you marry.
What am I saying?
Thank you for these.
Thank my brother too.
Tecchan…
Teppei!
What are you doing here?
I was at a karaoke place near here,
and I remembered that you live around here.
What's that?
It's for the magic show.
Magic show?
I'm hungry. Got anything?
Don't just open someone else's fridge like that.
But I'm starving to death!
Why do you have something fancy like caviar in here? Was it on sale?
It's for when people come over.
Can I open it?
Didn't you come here to do magic?
I can't do it on an empty stomach.
Wait, what's that?
Can I drink this?
-I haven't had enough. -Forget about that.
Are you going to show me magic or not?
Fine.
The Amazing Riko's Magic Show is about to begin!
-No costume? -Shut up.
-You were holding those! -Shut up!
Next, watch closely
as I take out items from this empty hat.
Here goes.
Where's my applause?
Oh, that's right.
And now, for today's main event!
I need a volunteer from the audience. You there…
So I would like you
to light this piece of paper on fire, okay?
-Me? -You're the only one here. Here.
Okay, light it up.
Whoa, that's danger--
Now, what will be there?
What's that?
No, that was terrible.
-What is it? Show me. -Nothing!
-Show it to me! -It was a failure.
-Just open it! -Hey!
Why are your hands so cold?
Poor circulation?
I guess.
You waited for me?
You…
waited for me to get home?
Right?
Of course I didn't.
For someone who may be doing who knows what with someone?
I'm not some fool who would
wait all night for someone like that.
You have a call.
The person you are calling is currently unavailable.
-You should've-- -Shouldn't you get that?
If you'd like something…
Or to leave a message…
-You can have something hot to drink. -Go answer it.
Hey…
Hello, Tecchan? It's Sanae.
Sorry about earlier.
I didn't think about your feelings.
I wanted to apologize.
I'm really sorry.
You went to see Sanae-chan?
"I'm sorry?"
What's going on?
Don't make fun of me!
This kind of thing…
I didn't come here for this kind of thing.
Happy birthday…
What am I doing?
TO BE CONTINUED
Is someone here?
Why does it matter to you? I'm not your girlfriend.
Engagement ceremony?
It's nothing you need to concern yourself with.
Do you like Riko?
We're having a wedding next month.
You get the wrong impression?
We're not all lovey-dovey or anything.
Subtitle translation by: Maslin F. ng.