We're the Black Stones.
Walking down the street tonight
Like every night nowhere to go
No one on the street tonight And no one waiting up at home
Watching as my cigarette is spinning Smoke into the wind
Watching as the time goes by I think about the fix I'm in
Only you can come to save me Being all alone has made me...
We kicked ass tonight! We owned the crowd!
Nothing beats playing live.
It's better than sex. Oh God! I'm coming!
It's that good, huh?
Depends on the guy.
It's about time to conquer Tokyo.
Make our pro debut!
What? Doesn't that sit well with the big law student?
Your parents have money.
Some of us have to start from scratch.
Look, I'm not saying it'll be easy.
But I think we have a good shot.
Isn't that so, Ren?
What? You're drunk already?
Why don't we start with a toast?
Haven't we had one yet?
Oops!
Here's to a kickass gig! Bottoms up!
Cheers!
Come on!
Get it together.
Watch out!
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
The Black Stones rule!!
He's totally wasted. Should we leave him?
He'll freeze.
I'll get him a cab.
Leave it to the rich lawyer-to-be.
Alright. See ya!
Ren... wait.
I'll speak to Nobu.
You tell NANA.
Tell me what?
Man, it's cold!
I can't catch a cold.
It might ruin my beautiful voice.
Got anything to wear?
Something from a fan?
This'll do!
Cool!
Hey, NANA?
Remember when we first met?
"Two years later"
I'm a big believer in fate.
That's what it was.
Laugh if you want.
Excuse me.
Excuse me... Ow!
Ouch!
You OK?
Yeah, sorry about that.
No, I'm sorry. Did it hurt?
Not a bit.
Good.
Is this seat taken?
Go ahead.
Attention passengers, due to heavy snow, we will be making...
a temporary stop. We apologize for the inconvenience.
But I'm in a hurry.
I hope it's not too long.
Are you OK?
I guess.
High school girls type so quickly these days.
I'm 20!
What?
No kidding. So am I.
...You don't look 20 at all.
Watch it.
Nana here!
Shoji! I know, it's awful.
It'll be midnight before I arrive.
You don't mind?
I'll call you when I get close.
See you.
Boyfriend lives in Tokyo?
How cute.
I get it. You've followed your guy to Tokyo.
No, you're wrong!
Well, I suppose so.
Which is it?
We went to the same art school back home.
But Shoji wanted to go to an art university in Tokyo.
Why didn't you go with him?
Shoji wouldn't let me.
Why not?
He said I shouldn't go if I didn't have a purpose or money.
I see.
So I saved up enough money.
If he got into university, he said I could join him.
So I'd better work hard or he'll send me back.
I'm probably boring you, aren't I?
I don't mind. Tell me some more.
It's gonna be a long trip anyway.
You mean it?
I'm just dying to talk about Shoji.
Would you like a beer?
Good idea.
Excuse me... two beers, please.
Here's to Shoji getting into university!
Why should I drink to that?
How about to 2 girls of the same age meeting by chance on a train?
Deserves a toast.
That's a good one!
And one more thing...
My name's NANA, too... Nana.
Cheers!
Hey NANA, do you remember when we first met?
I couldn't stop talking about myself.
I didn't even listen to what you had to say.
But you wouldn't have told me anything, anyway.
Nana!
Shoji!
Why are you crying?
Because...
Long trip, huh?
But I made friends with the girl next...
Hey...
Looking for us?
Junko! Kyosuke!
Welcome to Tokyo!
Same old Nana.
It's just like being back in school! I missed you guys!
Dear Nana, Good morning. I'm off to work!
I'll be back at 6. Put the key
in the mailbox when you go out. Shoji.
Coming!
I'm back!
Welcome home!
How'd it go at the realtors? Find any good rooms?
The realtors?
You weren't planning to live here?
Well... I was busy today.
Doing what?
Oh, right. You were looking for a job. How did it go?
Don't tell me you slept all day.
Of course not! I did the laundry and cleaned the room.
I accomplished a lot!
Oh, come on.
What!?
You didn't come all the way here to do that.
You promised to find work and stand on your own two feet.
What're you complaining about? I did all of this for you!
Room for Rent - No deposit needed!
2 bedroom apartment, No. 707.\70,000 per month.
My lucky number, "7"!
I love it!
Sorry?
I love it!
It's on the 7th floor, but there's no elevator.
That's why it's so cheap! Ah, to be young.
Is this it?
This is it.
Oh dear. We've got competition.
Do you mind?
Wait a minute. My client's about to make an offer.
I can't believe it! What a coincidence!
Who are you?
You don't remember me?
Of course I do, silly. Hi, Nana.
You know each other?
How about it?
Will you take it?
Hmmm... I don't know.
I'll take it.
Hang on.
I found it first! Finder's keepers.
But you haven't decided yet.
OK, then...
I'll take it!
Just a second! I want to live here.
Why don't you go live with your boyfriend?
He won't let me stay.
He's going to break up with me if I don't find a room today.
Why don't you share?
Your boyfriend?
Get real!
There are two bedrooms, so you'll have privacy.
And you can split the rent.
Half of \70,000 is \35,000.
Let's do it, NANA!
It's unbelievably cheap!
You won't stick your nose into my business?
I would advise against it.
Sharing an apartment can be stressful.
Maybe for an uptight dork like you.
NANA!
NANA! Isn't this glass cute?
Strawberries, huh?
No?
Buy them if you want.
I won't, then.
Why?
No point if you don't like them. I wanted us to have matching glasses.
I don't care what we use. Just buy them.
You really hate strawberries?
I do like strawberries.
OK. I'll buy them then.
I feel sorry for your boyfriend!
How come?
You're like a puppy dog.
Puppy dog?
Cute and fluffy, but one hell of a handful.
I think I'll call you "Hachi".
"Hachi"?
Heel, Hachi!
That's a dog's name! Call me something cuter.
There's a CD I want to buy. Do you mind?
Go ahead.
Trapnest's new album is out today!
I'm their biggest fan.
I'm buying it.
Look, NANA! I got a free poster!
You gonna pin that up?
I have to. I'm a member of the fan club.
The bassist, Takumi, is my favorite.
Really...
The drummer, Naoki, is cool too.
But the singer, Reira, is the true star.
She looks great, sounds great.
Hey!
How about the flashy guy on the guitar?
Oh, Ren?
He is good looking and has the biggest following...
but he looks moody. He scares me.
Why are you laughing?
Oh, nothing...
Something I said?
Forget it.
Do you like him?
Why are you laughing? Do you like him?
Sorry to leave you alone, but...
I can't wait to tell Shoji about my new job.
You won't come back tonight, huh? Take the key.
Haven't you got a date? A boyfriend?
Don't make me laugh.
How about the guy the other day? You like him, I can tell.
Yasu's a friend.
I get it. You're just not ready to admit it, right?
I understand.
But don't let pride scare away happiness.
Thanks for the advice.
You're welcome. See you later!
Don't let pride scare away happiness.
Putting me under lock and key?
Ren?
I'm tired of being alone.
Hey, NANA?
You're as proud, willful and free as a stray cat,
but with unhealed wounds.
To an airhead like me...
everything about you seemed cool.
I didn't know how much pain you were going through.
Please come again.
Leave that to me. You go ahead.
But...
First day?
Yes.
Sachiko Kawamura. Pleased to meet you.
Pleasure's mine.
You, an art student?
At Tama Art University, majoring in oil.
Oh? Really?
I'm majoring in oils, too!
Better hurry.
If you miss the last train...
cab fare will eat up your paycheck!
OK.
What are you doing?
There!
Finished!
Ready?
1, 2...
Wait a minute. 1, 2...
Wow. That's perfect.
Much better than store bought.
Thought we could use a dining table. Like it?
I love it, NANA! You're amazing!
Hardly.
I found the wood at the dump. It cost us nothing.
You could be a carpenter. How about that for a job?
What? And risk injuring my fingers?
That's right, your guitar!
You used to be in a band, right?
You want to be a guitarist?
I'm not a guitarist. I'm a vocalist.
A vocalist? That's so cool! I'm so impressed.
With what?
With you...
Save that line until you've actually heard me sing.
Good evening. Courier!
Must be for me.
Coming.
Good evening.
What the hell are you doing here?
Nice to see you too!
Yasu asked me to come. Just the reaction I was expecting!
I've brought your things.
Mission accomplished. Go home!
Come on, NANA. At least let me stay the night.
No way.
The truth is, I...
Not listening.
I've left home for good.
I told you. I'm not listening!
NANA, why are you being so mean? Isn't he a friend?
Are you alright?
Yeah. Call me Nobu.
I'm saying it for his own good.
You're not like me! You're from a wealthy home.
Your parents own a hotel. Your future's all set.
I'm only happy when I play the guitar!
You know that.
With your vocals... my guitar...
Yasu?
Hold on.
Yasu. What were you thinking?
Why did you send this idiot here?
Have you heard Nobu's tape?
What tape?
"Ishizuka Law Office"
Nobu's new song.
It rocks.
Add your vocals to it, it'll be magic.
What a totally cool song!
Did you really write it? I'm so impressed!
We're the Black Stones.
Yasu, you listening?
Remember this night.
I'll certainly always remember that night.
NANA singing Nobu's new song...
in broken English.
As if she was casting some magic spell.
Making me captive to her voice.
"North Harbor Warehouse"
Hey, Ren?
Do you remember the day we first met?
At a Christmas concert a few years ago.
2 years and 3 months ago. A blizzard like tonight.
You wore a red dress.
You don't have to remember that.
You were so unresponsive.
The worst ever.
Why?
You stood up front, motionless...
staring me down. You really pissed me off.
Even when Nobu brought you back stage...
all you said was, "NANA".
Not a word else.
My grandmother had just died.
It was payday so I bought a Christmas present for myself.
I felt lonely. Thought it might cheer me up!
That's the story behind the red, frilly dress. Funny, huh?
I fell in love with that red dress.
Liar, you just said I pissed you off.
"Drummer and Bassist Wanted
Apply if you love the Pistols"
"Come play in a serious band!"
She wants to be a professional singer? That's a big dream.
I know! Back home, NANA's band...
had hordes of fans. She was a local celebrity.
It's so exciting!
I admire people with ambition...
but it's not gonna be that easy.
She'll do fine. I've been lucky since I came to Tokyo.
How's that going to help her?
Let's go to karaoke with NANA's band tonight.
You'll love her voice, Shoji.
Sorry.
I'm working real late.
Not again!
I came to Tokyo to be with you, and you're always working!
You never think of me.
Yes, I do. What do you think we're doing now?
We're together everyday.
But I want to go to the movies and trendy shops...
Who's being selfish now?
Have I said something wrong?
Excuse me...
I saw the ad out front.
Shinichi Okazaki.
You're a good bassist, but...
you quit junior high school, no home address...
Have you run away from home or something?
Who cares? As long as he can play.
Who's your favorite bassist?
Ren Honjo from Trapnest.
I'm a Trapnest fan, too!
But Ren's a guitarist!
Didn't you know?
Ren played bass in his last band.
I never knew that.
I like Takumi, the bassist!
We should get on well.
There's just one condition.
Promise me, or leave now.
Be better than Ren.
You made this band, right, Yasu?
Yeah. I lose sleep worrying about you guys.
I can practice law in Tokyo, right?
Look!
Look at that!
I hear the professor loves yachts...
So if you paint them, you'll pass the class.
Serious?
But if you paint mountain scenery, he'll fail you.
Nana.
Yes?
I need to talk to you.
OK.
Go on without me!
What?
You knew we had to run for the last train.
So why'd you wear those shoes?
I meant to.
That's OK.
Take it.
I'd feel guilty.
It was my fault.
You'll catch a cold.
Hello?
Shoji!
What's up?
Where are you? Why aren't you home yet?
You should have finished by now!
I missed the last train.
I'm waiting for a taxi.
Oh, Shoji!
I got fired. Or I should say "lost my job."
The shop was failing.
The manager hired me because he thought I was cute...
even though he knew it'd just be for a month.
What a lousy excuse.
Poor you!
I want to see you tonight. I need to see you now.
I'm sorry, but...
It's late.
I'll drop by in the morning.
Hachi's late.
Is she working?
Yeah.
What does she do?
Furniture sales.
You're kidding.
These pistachio shells are annoying.
I'm home.
Welcome back.
What's up with Hachi?
Hachi!
We've got a gig!
What?
A spot opened up at an event in Yokohama. They let us fill in.
That's wonderful!
That's great news!
You look like a drowned rat!
Let's make a toast!
Thanks.
To the Black Stones' first Tokyo gig!
Cheers!
I used to worry that I might not be able to survive in Tokyo.
But once I moved in with NANA, those fears vanished.
I'm not exactly sure why.
Attention, everybody!
We've got a new employee.
I'm Nana Komatsu. I'm terrible at computers...
but I'm eager to help however I can.
A publishing company?
I can't believe they took you on.
Can you handle it?
Of course I can.
It's just a small company and I'm only doing odd jobs.
The office is in Aoyama. It's so cosmopolitan there!
A dangerous place for a shopaholic!
No, I'm a changed woman since moving in with NANA.
NANA? Oh, your roommate.
Yeah. I've learned that you need goals in life.
So I'm saving money now for my wedding.
Wedding?
With who? Shoji?
Keep it a secret! Shoji hasn't actually said anything.
We're still young. But just in case... just in case...
Egg salad again, Shoji?
I like eggs.
You had that yesterday.
It's all I can afford.
Want a drink?
Thanks.
Cafe au lait, right?
Bingo!
Wait! Get me a cold one.
OK.
Who's that girl?
Huh?
You look pretty cozy.
Sachiko's a friend.
Sachiko? You sound closer than friends.
Well, we have the same classes, work at the same restaurant...
We get on really well.
I saw Nana last night.
She's working hard, saving money to get married... to you.
What?
Look, Shoji. I understand if you're tired of Nana...
and want to move on.
But you knew Nana was a handful when you started dating her.
You made a commitment. Live up to it.
I'm trying to...
Are you sure you're just friends with Sachiko?
What?
Sachiko, looks like the type you'd fall for, if you ask me.
Whatever. Break it off before things get too serious.
I've got you the text for Mr. Noguchi's illustration.
Thank you.
Care for a drink later?
I can't.
Why not? Just a quick one.
I have to go.
Ms. Komatsu!
Yes?
Can't you even make photocopies properly? They're crooked!
I'm sorry.
How'd they hire such a useless girl!
Hey, Nana!
Yes?
Coffee, please!
Me, too!
Hey.
Wait a second.
What is it?
There's something...
I need to talk to you about...
Can we talk as we walk?
I'll pay for your cab fare home.
Listen...
I'm sorry!
I...
I'm so sorry!
You don't have to apologize.
It's my fault... for being too eager.
I...
I don't want to stand between you...
and your girlfriend.
I just wanted us...
to be friends...
just friends.
Don't cut me out of your life!
Thought I'd drop by. Hope you don't mind.
You look good in uniform.
I'm Hachi's roommate, NANA.
Hachi?
This way, please.
I want a window seat.
Where's Shoji?
Be quiet and stay still. Can't you see he's busy?
Cute, isn't he?
Not good with words, though.
What are you doing?
I'm sorry...
Ow!
Are you OK? You're bleeding!
Your handkerchief...
Never mind. Just get your finger seen to.
I'm sorry.
What a nightmare!
Your girlfriend's pretty...
and very sweet.
Did she say something?
We should stop before...
someone gets hurt.
What's up?
I didn't get a chance to speak to Shoji.
What did you expect? He was working.
I haven't spoken to him in ages!
NANA, wait with me... until Shoji gets off work.
I'm going home.
No wait! Please wait!
Don't leave me!
I can't wait here all alone!
Let's go back in, then.
No, no, no... We can't do that!
Why not?
Shoji said I didn't have to wait. So I want him to think I left.
Fine. Let's go home, then!
No, I just want him to think I left. I'll still wait for him.
Then I'll surprise him. Guys like that.
How crass! I hate that kind of crap.
But why? That's what girls in love do.
If you honestly want to see Shoji, I'll stay.
Of course, I honestly want to see him.
Then cut the mind games.
Just sit and be quiet.
What about you?
I grew up in the cold.
Really?
Take this, then.
Ah!
Sachiko...
I'll break up with her!
What's going on?
Say something!
Explain yourself!
Stop it!
Back off!
Leave him alone!
Just stay out of this.
No, you stay out of this!
I'm the one who fell for him.
I knew he had a girlfriend, but I couldn't help it.
If you need to hit someone, hit me!
You've got a lot of guts. Alright, then...