That's it?
Is that wrong?
That can't be it. It can't be.
No way.
That's not a good enough reason? Do I need a better one?
Of course not. That's fine.
That's right. Your cell phone doesn't work here.
Nice, isn't it?
Please, have some more.
"Pickled plums..." What was it again?
"Plums ward off danger."
I'll have one.
Ooh! Sour!
Oh, I'm late again!
Excuse me.
I'll see you later!
Be careful!
See you!
Haruna teaches biology at the high school.
She does?
Hello.
Do you have a reservation?
No.
Professor!
Why are you here?
I tracked you down.
Beer?
The owner's recommendation.
Professor,
beer tastes great here.
How did you find this place?
Because I'm constantly thinking of you.
You're kidding.
I am.
Didn't you get lost coming from the airport?
Not at all.
The lobster.
Here.
I almost forgot about it.
You did?
Alright, let's eat.
Cheers!
I partake.
Excellent!
Who is he?
I wonder...
"Haru no umi hinemosu notari notari kana. "
Professor, do you know what hinemosu means?
Maybe...
It means "all day."
The spring ocean just nods off all day.
Yomogi?
Yes?
When are you leaving?
Not for a while!
How long will you be here?
Till I've had enough.
Professor.
Yes?
This place is great for beer, but also for "twilighting".
I'm good at it.
HAMADA
Excuse me...
Yes?
Does "twilighting" take any special skill?
Skill?
Well, just reminisce on your past,
or think about someone. That's about it, I think.
That's it?
That's right.
So do you think about someone?
Me?
Oh no! I just...
I just spend my time here waiting.
For what?
For time to pass, I guess...
But if I hadn't experienced the shaved ice that day,
I don't think Koji and I would be here now.
Koji likes to bury important things.
But then he forgets what they are.
I like that about him.
Really?
You should try it.
Sakura-san's shaved ice.
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
OK.
Here.
Thank you.
Come again.
Bye-bye.
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Please have some shaved ice.
- Yes, please... - Yes, please.
Here you go.
Thank you.
No fair!
Oh, I wanna die!
If there aren't any cute boys, I have no reason to live.
Shouldn't you be at school?
Not now. It's break time.
Even hard workers need a break sometime.
Right?
Definitely.
No fair!
The best shaved ice of my life.
Um, how much is this?
The ice?
The ice salesman just gave me some ice.
For the shaved ice?
Yes.
How about that girl?
For the shaved ice?
Really...
What should I give?
What do you give her, Haruna?
Yuji and I play the mandolin.
The mandolin?
Catch anything?
Nope.
Is something wrong?
The beans.
It's important not to rush.
As long as you don't rush...
eventually...
Taeko, what kind of person are you?
No one, really.
Are you just traveling alone?
What's wrong with that?
For how long?
Till I've had enough.
I hope that happens soon.
What?
What's that?
What are you making?
Nothing.
Nothing? You don't know what you're making?
What's the problem?
There's no problem...
Haruna, can I make you something?
Me?
A hat? Gloves?
No, not really...
Just say it. I'll make you anything.
No thank you.
You're very good at that.
They say weaving yarn also involves weaving the air.
Your weaving is very pretty.
I guess you're right...
Everytime I weave,
it's pretty, but boring.
I didn't say that.
Boring, isn't it?
I didn't say it's boring!
There's nothing wrong with pretty! It's not boring at all.
There's nothing boring about it.
Why are you laughing?
Is that morning glory?
It's convolvulus.
Oh, this is gerbera, right?
That's blue daisy. Are you kidding?
No, I'm serious.
What does Sakura-san do for a living?
- For a living? - When she's not here.
Why do you ask?
I was just curious.
She teaches yoga in Tibet.
Yoga?
And opera in Prague.
Opera?
Maybe. I don't know!
Even if I knew, what would it matter?
You're the one who rode on her tricycle!
Professor, you rode on Sakura-san's tricycle?
Yes. Why?
Lucky you.
Catch anything?
No.
Ever heard of planaria?
They're tiny creatures with cute eyes.
If you cut their heads or tails,
they might grow a new one, or split into two.
They are highly regenerative.
We're studying them in our class now.
So they don't die, those... What do you call them?
Planaria.
That's right.
They just might... live forever.
Isn't that amazing?
Probably.
But not for me.
Hello.
Care for some beer?
Sure.
Professor?
Yeah?
A trip may start on a whim, but it won't last forever.
I know.
Professor.
I'll be leaving soon.
How about you?
I know what freedom is.
Walk straight along the road.
Stay away from the deep ocean.
I left your words behind.
The moon will bathe any path with light.
The fish in the darkness are like diamonds.
Someone called me human by coincidence, so here I am.
What was I afraid of? What was I fighting?
It's about time for me to drop my heavy load.
Give me more strength,
strength to be kind.
I know what freedom is.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Bye-bye.
I wouldn't mind if the world ended.
That's what I thought, until I came here.
What is it about this ocean?
What could it be...
Maybe it's because there's nothing.
Is there something you want?
What?
It's huge!
What happens when a person dies?
Same as this fish.
If you die once, you'll never die again.
This is for the shaved ice.
What is it?
I wonder...
Some kind of knit...
What is it?
But it's almost summer.
Good morning.
Where's Sakura-san?
I know my plums will be better next year.
Mmm! Sour!
"Plums ward off danger", right?
Thank you very much.
Take care.
Huh?
We're supposed to turn right somewhere, but I don't see a turn...
Could you look at this?
"When you start to feel lost, go another 80 meters and turn right."
Oh, I get it.
They're useful once you get used to them.
These maps.
But they're not for everyone.
Probably.
When you first came to Hamada, did you get lost from Yuji's map?
No.
You're the first since me.
Did Yuji tell you that you had talent?
"The talent to be here."
Right.
Is that a good thing?
Maybe.
She's here.
Satomi Kobayashi
Mikako Ichikawa
Ryo Kase
Ken Mitsuishi
Masako Motai
Hiroko Yakushimaru
Planned by Hanako Kasumisawa
Executive Producer: Seiji Okuda Kumi Kobata
Producer: Shuichi Komuro Enma Maekawa
Music: Takahiro Kaneko
Production: PARADISE CAFÉ INC.
Written & Directed by Naoko Ogigami
(c) 2007 "Megane" Company