Tezutsu Hanabi, large handheld fireworks,
created here and spread to Toyohashi and elsewhere.
It's been passed down for generations.
What's wrong?
I just can't get to sleep.
- I just remembered. - What?
Your father was asking you to check the clubhouse.
The clubhouse?
The soccer clubhouse.
Why?
He said it gets dirty when he's not around.
He asked for me to check it?
Yes.
Okay.
Since being laid up in hospital every day, he gets strange ideas.
It's not surprising, he spends too much time in bed all day so he thinks too much.
Good night.
"KITA"
- Are you coming today too? - Yeah.
No need to come daily.
It's ok. I made a promise to myself.
Doesn't your boss complain about you taking off from work so much?
They understand. Don't worry.
- Really? - Yeah.
I'll be there at 9.
Okay.
You take care of yourself.
Thank you.
Sorry. I'm not helping enough.
I'm fine. I've got nerves of steel.
Nerves of steel...
Absolutely.
Absolutely?
Absolutely.
Don't be silly.
I'm going!
Alright.
Good morning!
Good.
Alright.
- Morning. - Good morning.
- Good morning.
"Town Magazine"
- Oh, Shiro... - Morning.
This design is for next month.
Okay. I'll take a look. Thanks.
Thank you.
To the hospital as usual?
Yes. Thank you.
We need the boat to go to school over there across the river.
It's really important to us.
So no boat means no school.
That's right. Do you get it?
- Yes. - Great.
So what do you do when you need it?
This is how we call the boat.
I'll show you.
- Like this. - Ah...
- A bell? - Yes.
- Wanna try? - May I?
Yes like that.
This is pretty loud.
So you got it?
I got it. Thank you all.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
It's about time.
Sorry. Will you check these points?
Okay. I will.
I appreciate it.
No problem.
- Girls, can I take your picture? - Okay.
All 4 together.
- Like this. - Are you ready?
- Yes. - Looks great. Here goes.
Hello?
Hey. It's me.
Yeah. What's up?
Keita comes back tomorrow.
Oh, Keita. It's been a while.
Are you okay talking now?
Yeah, I slipped out from work to the hospital.
- I see. - So, I gotta go.
Okay. Tell your father I said hi.
I will.
See you later.
- Yeah, later. - Okay.
- Are you Yoko? - Yes...
You're so big now.
Ms. Miyagawa from Nishimachi.
Oh, Ms. Miyagawa. Long time no see.
You were so small back then.
What happened to you? You're a real lady now.
You're already here.
Yeah.
No need for you to stay long.
Don't worry.
Is it really ok slipping out from work every day?
It's not the busy time of the day. I've told you before.
So don't worry.
Yeah? But I still worry about it.
How is he?
This morning he said something strange.
He dreamed about going fishing with you.
It was the place he promised you.
Any idea?
You went there without me, Dad.
What? Tell me.
We promised we'd go there together.
A beautiful lake, up-river by the border.
Really?
We promised we'd go there when he got better.
I can't picture him fishing.
Doesn't seem like his thing.
I'm back.
How is he?
He's doing well. Thank you.
Shiro was here earlier.
Was he?
He was happy to hear about your dream.
The dream you had this morning...
about going somewhere to fish with Shiro.
That's so embarrassing.
You shouldn't have told him.
But it made him happy.
"When Dad gets better, I'll make that happen," he said.
Did he...?
Then I have to get better soon...
Coming.
- Good evening. - Welcome.
Shiro! Yoko is here!
- Good evening. - Hey.
This here is a lure.
Look. Isn't it interesting?
What's going on, Shiro? Is fishing, your new hobby?
The other day we went to a fishing pond.
Thought it became my hobby?
Well, isn't this your fishing rod?
Yes.
It's by Shimano.
Shimano is a major brand in the fishing world, I heard.
So, this is a reel, you set it right here.
Hey, what's going on?
Dad says he wants to go fishing with me one day.
He sounded so serious. So I brought myself a rod.
I see.
The fishing pond was fun, right?
Yeah, not bad at all.
Now I can understand how Dad feels.
"Coach Kita, thank you!"
Smells like a soccer field in here.
It's like a clubhouse!
This room is filled with his life.
Look.
His rod.
Can you picture him fishing? He was such a taskmaster as the soccer coach.
Yeah, after all, even the taskmaster has a hobby.
But he hasn't really started yet.
He was always running the field. That's our image of him.
He really hated to be bored.
He was always running.
You were always, too.
Why's that?
You hated having a scary teacher and father.
That's right.
Not so weird to have your dad as a teacher,
but you had yours as your teacher.
It must've been tough 24/7.
And his temper.
I was nervous at home too.
I felt sorry for you. But he was nice to me.
About fishing...
Hold it like this?
What's this?
A cicada shell.
How did it get here?
Shiro, what's wrong?
Tea's ready!
Okay! We're coming!
It's getting cold!
We're coming now!
Thank you very much.
Please.
Shiro, hurry up!
- Thank you. - Coming.
- Is this a daifuku rice cake? - Sorry to keep you waiting.
- Big, isn't it? - Indeed.
It's a Fortune Daifuku.
- Fortune Daifuku? - A lot inside.
It's stuffed with chestnuts, strawberries... what else?
- Cream cheese. - That's right.
Called Fortune Daifuku.
- May I? - Please.
- Looks good. - Thank you.
Looks great.
Tastes good.
I wanna go fishing with you somewhere.
Oh, that sounds fun.
Wanna go?
Take me please.
Nothing like an amusement park.
What do you mean? Are you making fun of me?
It's gonna be boring, just sitting by a pond.
No other activities.
Sounds fun. I like that.
Can I ask you?
Hypothetically.
If you find out that I'm like Dad and dying of cancer...
Would you be with me?
You're talking odd again.
But odd things happen.
So, if that happens?
Yes.
I'd take off.
- What? - We're young, you know?
We're not together, not married, not like your mother.
We're both just 27 now, aren't we?
I was kidding.
Took it seriously?
Well, kinda...
Sorry. I was just saying something people would say.
- It's okay. - Hang on...
Why do I have to answer seriously to such a ridiculous question?
Was it a serious question?
Well... yeah.
What's this?
Is this your way of confirming our love?
Well...
If that's so...
Take me fishing.
I'll be sure to share all my feelings, then.
Okay.
Make sure you share.
Be Sure To Share
It was a complete surprise.
My tough guy father collasped.
- Shiro! - Mom!
Dad!
Age 58. Male.
- Dear! - Respiration 18. Pulse 60.
BP 90 over 60.
- Dad! - Ready? 1, 2, 3!
- Dear! - Mr. Kita? Can you hear me?
Get his blood pressure.
Mr. Kita? Can you hear me?
Dad! Are you alright?
Since then I've visited him every day in hospital.
What a gloomy face you have.
I'm fine.
Shiro.
Why do you look like I'm gonna die?
Here. It was in your hand.
How is he?
- He's stable now. - Good.
Why don't you put this somewhere?
My father says there isn't a need to visit him daily...
but I've been managing to see him everyday for an hour.
As he's a PE teacher, his body's in good shape.
Going to the hospital daily I became close to the doctor.
I wouldn't say that your father has no chance to recover.
But he could die relatively soon?
Well...
Seems he was having stomach pain for a long time.
He didn't take it seriously, he ignored it.
If he'd seen a doctor sooner, it wouldn't have gotten so bad.
Actually, I've been having stomach pain too.
Then you should get tested straight away.
Do you have time today?
Yes. A bit.
In that case let's do it today.
You're young but don't be overconfident.
Okay.
The bed is reclining.
Turn your body sideways facing the wall, please.
Turn yourself sideways this way. Incline a little.
Taking pictures now. Hold your breath.
Will you turn facing the ceiling?
Something wrong?
Well...
Will you take a gastroscopy exam?
I'm a bit concerned but not really...
Sure.
Can you see this?
- Yes. - We'll check here.
Oh... you're here.
Yeah.
You were talking about fish.
What?
Well, I was having a dream about fishing.
Fishing?
Yeah...
But you don't fish.
I know, but to tell the truth, I've wanted to fish for a long time.
I've been thinking about going fishing when I retire.
I see.
Actually, I bought a fishing rod.
You've got a rod already?
I didn't know that.
Not me, I guess.
No. Not at all.
It's buried away in my room.
You and fishing...
Once, years ago, I went to a lake by car.
Near the prefectural border, by the upper Arato River.
The lake was absolutely beautiful.
I don't remember the name.
I was with Tanaka. Remember him? My colleague, a Japanese teacher.
Fishing is his hobby. One day I went with him.
I thought fishing was just a lot of bother.
But when I was watching Tanaka fish...
"This kind of world isn't bad at all" I thought.
You must be bored.
I am.
Isn't it beyond that?
Super bored.
Why don't you give it a go, then?
So I borrowed his rod and tried to fish there.
I was just watching the beautiful lake.
The rod stayed still, didn't move at all.
But...
When I was still waiting for a bite...
"This kind of thing isn't bad." I really felt so.
How is it?
Boring?
Yes.
Oh, Shiro. Long time no see.
Sorry to drop by.
What is it?
It's about my father.
Oh...
Thank you. Excuse me.
Do you remember when you went fishing with him?
Could you tell me where the lake is?
Yes, I remember. But why?
He wants to go fishing.
What?
He had a good time with you. Actually he's already bought a rod.
I had no idea at all he was enjoying fishing.
When he gets better, we'll have to go back there.
Why not come with us?
Sure. Great.
Wait here a moment.
The Arato River is over here so...
Kurena Lake... Kurena Lake...
Oh see, it's here.
Incredibly beautiful.
Thank you.
It's yours now.
"Kurena Lake 8km Renowned for clear water"
So this is the place.
"Satake's Bait Shop"
Looking for something?
Yeah. Kinda.
Rainbow trout or cherry salmon?
It's cherry salmon season now.
Well, I'm a beginner.
Oh...
I was looking at the lake and thought I'd like to try fishing.
You mean Kurena Lake?
The lake is so beautiful.
That is a great place, quiet and known to few people.
- Really? - Yes.
Especially at sunset it gets incredibly beautiful.
At the lake, you can catch trout, Japanese char, cherry salmon.
Not to mention big rainbow trout and lake red spotted masu trout, too.
I see.
Then which rod would you recommend for fishing there?
I think that one over there would be good.
- This is nice and light. - Really?
Yes. It only weighs 100 grams.
May I hold it?
- How is it? - It is light.
- Easy? - Yeah, easy to grip.
I'll take it, please.
Okay. Thank you.
Dad, I went to the lake.
What?
Here.
This is the place. How did you find it?
It's Kurena Lake.
Kurena Lake...
I asked Mr. Tanaka.
I see...
He suggested you both go there soon
That'd be nice.
He invited me too.
Did he? That sounds great.
When he gets out of the hospital we'll go fishing. Great, I thought.
Did you wait?
We're gonna do something different today.
This is the place.
- Here? What is this place? - C'mon.
"Fishing pond" - Hello.
- Oh, it's moving. - Moving up and down.
- Surprisingly fun. - Yeah.
- How about pulling it like this? - Hey...
Excuse me, is this your first time?
- Yes. - I see...
You're not doing it right. Don't do it like that.
You shouldn't move it so much.
I shouldn't?
- Not like fishing for bonito. - Then how?
You must use a wrist snap. Like this. "Kyu!"
When the float moves, snap it. Snap!
Snap, snap, snap!
Snap! Right.
Dad, I went to a fishing pond with Yoko today.
Did you?
Surprisingly fun.
Which pond did you go to?
The one next to the junior high.
Oh... there is one there.
I learned a trick.
If I really start fishing, I may get into it.
It's surprisingly interesting. Isn't it?
Shiro.
What?
I was thinking...
What?
If I get better...
Will you take me to Kurena Lake?
I said we'll go with Mr. Tanaka...
Forget about Tanaka.
I wanna go there with you, just the two of us.
I'll prepare for the trip.
Yeah. Please do.
Actually, I bought a rod for myself.
Did you?
What are you talking about?
I wanna see your rod.
I think it's in the cabinet in my study.
- What's all the whispering about? - Can I see it?
Sure.
Mine's an expensive one.
I'll take a look, then.
See you tomorrow.
- Are you leaving? - Yeah.
I just brought some nice cake here.
Take care of him.
Shiro.
- Where is the cicada? - Cicada?
You know, the cicada shell.
What happened to it?
- I kept it. - Oh, I see.
Will you keep it close to my rod?
- What rod? - I will.
What is it?
What's up with that rod stuff?
That rod is... No rod at all.
Never mind. Forget it.
No cake for you then.
Hey.
This tastes good.
- Here you go. - Thanks.
Smells like high school.
Dad was a teacher at my high school.
He was always a teacher to me not only at school but at home, too.
- Good morning. - Morning!
Morning!
"Welcome to the soccer club!"
Approach from the left!
Too slow! Go back faster!
Shiro! Go around!
Hey, Coach Kita...
Just discipline them.
Fool.
Shiro!
Why are you hiding? Come here!
Hey, Shiro!
Sit here!
Listen Shiro, don't worry about your permanent record.
Even if you did something bad tonight, I won't write about it.
My father was my high school's PE teacher and my soccer coach.
Don't slack off! Do it like you're in a real game!
Shiro!
Share the ball. Stupid!
As he ordered, I joined his club and won the tournament.
But to win he became a real ballbuster.
Louder!
He was tough on me, as a student at school and as a son at home.
Okay. One more time!
Calling him Dad at school, got him mad.
Take care of these today.
Dad! I...
No "Dad" at school!
You're one of my students.
I hated my life then... taking orders from him.
"Arcade Smartball"
Isn't this fun?
Are you ok?
Hey. Are you okay?
What's wrong? Can you get up?
Thank you for coming. Please come in.
Seems he is deeply sorry about this and it's his first time.
It would be best for him to be guided by his own father.
I'm terribly sorry.
No. Please don't.
Well, now this has been resolved you can take him home.
Let's go.
Somehow he wasn't angry.
The ballbuster was nice when other parents would likely have gotten angry.
Still, I was emotionally dependent.
I didn't talk to him much...
until he fell down from cancer.
From that moment I was only hoping he'd hurry and get better soon.
And then we could go to the lake.
Calling me Dad at school, I collected a fine.
A fine?
Yeah.
Each time would cost him 100 yen.
I got it from his allowance too.
But he still called me Dad at school because he couldn't control himself.
That's right.
- Nice story. - Quite a big deposit he made.
Shiro, will you stop by my office later?
Okay. I will.
Did you use that money?
Please have a seat.
Okay.
Something wrong with him?
Your father is fine.
Actually he's doing very well.
That's good.
I'll tell you this straight.
Okay.
You have cancer.
What?
I considered it carefully...
but for you, I thought it best telling you the truth sooner.
Shiro, please listen carefully.
Shiro?
Yes.
Are you listening?
I am.
Your cancer is very advanced.
It could be worse than your father's.
Are you alright?
Should I tell your family?
- Should I tell your family? - Don't tell them.
Don't tell this to my father or mother.
If he knew this, it would...
Right.
He's doing better now. This will not do him any good.
I understand. Anyway we need to do some more tests.
Doctor.
So I could be worse off than my father?
Yes.
Does that mean...
Am I going to die before him...?
Let's wait for the test results.
Right now, it's too early to think anything.
Mountain stream fishing looks much more difficult.
From the next day, it became painful to see Dad.
He kept talking about going fishing when he got out of the hospital.
But it was possible I'd die before him.
Hey, you should go back to work.
I'm fine.
Yeah...
It's ok.
That day I took the test.
Next week I'll have the results.
How did Dad feel when the doctor gave him a death sentence?
What if that happens to me... I wondered.
"Get better soon!" I've been hoping that by his side.
Tell me straight.
Doctor.
How was it?
Can you see these shadows?
The black areas with the bubbly texture...
These are...
Doctor.
It's ok.
Am I gonna die?
Doctor.
Okay.
Your cancer is growing.
Yours is worse than your father's.
Then...
I could die before Dad...?
Doctor?
That's possible.
But...
Wait a minute. What does that mean?
If that happens, then Dad will...
He'll see my death before he dies?
Can't avoid that happening?
If he's gonna die soon, I'd prefer him to go before I do.
Because it'd be the worst for Dad.
I've done nothing for him. I wasn't a good son at all.
Finally noticing that, I decided to be open with him!
It's the worst thing I can do to him!
Can you do something? Please!
Since that day...
I began to wish, "Dad, please die soon..."
Since you may die pretty soon...
Because if I die before him...
That would be the worst.
Wishing Dad to die... Something's wrong with me.
I know that.
Still, I couldn't help myself...
But if by some chance he could beat the cancer and come back...
That might be possible.
Wait... Now I believe that and it's my reason for living.
What's this?
A cicada shell.
How did it get here?
Shiro, what's wrong?
About fishing...
Yeah?
Hold it like this?
Yeah. Probably.
That's it?
What else can I say?
You're right.
I wanted to go fishing with Dad.
It's not too late. I'm sure the old man will come back.
Overcoming cancer...
Look at the awards.
He is the legendary Tetsuji Kita, the undefeated coach, right?
I gotta try too.
Try what?
What?
Nothing. Just talking hypothetically.
If I get cancer, I'm gonna beat it!
What's that? You're strange today.
- To tell you the truth... - Yes?
- I have cancer too. - What?
If so, what will you do?
If you get cancer?
Impossible.
If I get cancer now, what should I be doing?
I wonder about that.
I'm sure Dad would want to go fishing with me.
I must make that happen.
Tea's ready!
Okay! We're coming!
It's getting cold!
We're coming now!
Shiro, come!
Yeah!
If you find out that I'm like Dad and dying from cancer...
Would you be with me?
You're talking odd again.
But odd things happen.
So, if that happens?
Yes.
- I'd take off. - What?
Because we're young, you know?
We're not together, not married, not like your mother.
We're both just 27 right now, aren't we?
- I was kidding. - Yeah.
Took it seriously?
Well, kinda...
Sorry. I was just saying something people would say.
It's okay.
Hang on...
Why do I have to answer seriously to such a ridiculous question?
Was it a serious question?
Well... yeah.
What's this... Is this your way of confirming our love?
You know...
If that's so...
Take me fishing.
I'll be sure to share all my feelings, then.
Okay.
Make sure you share.
Oh, I got an e-mail from Keita today.
- Did you? - Yeah.
Says he'll get here tomorrow evening.
I see.
It's been one year since he got married.
That's right.
What about us?
What?
When is it for us?
Since Dad collasped, it's been put off.
We should do it before Dad gets worse.
Why don't we talk about it this coming Sunday?
Yeah. That's fine.
Let's make sure we share.
Okay.
Okay. Good night.
Bye.
Making sure I share...
Not sure what I should share with her...
Are you okay?
You're not eating.
Oh, I'm fine.
I'm going.
Be sure to share...
Be sure... Be sure...
Good morning.
Oh, morning.
Good morning.
Excuse me.
Will take a look?
Sure.
Yeah, this is fine. You take care of it.
- Dad? - What?
Keita's coming back.
Oh, I see.
He's having fun in Tokyo.
His songs are good. You should listen to them.
Can he make a living being a musician?
He's well recognized.
Really? He wasn't good at soccer at all though.
Tomorrow I'll bring Keita and Yoko.
What's going on with you and Yoko?
What about us?
Don't give me that. Why don't you hurry up and get married like Keita?
Yeah, sometime.
Keep saying sometime like that and you're gonna miss the timing.
Time won't wait for you.
Yes.
That's right. You've been with her for such a long time already.
I was planning to talk with her about it soon.
Were you?
Then I have to get better soon.
I have to prepare your wedding.
Just wait.
Wait until when? I wonder.
Not drinking?
These day's, no.
Are you sick?
No.
Keita!
Is Keita there?
Hey!
Come inside.
- Long time no see. - It's been a while. Well?
Yes.
Did you just arrive?
Yeah. I called Shiro and just got here.
- I see. - Beer?
Yeah, thank you.
- You look different. - Yeah?
You're a man.
Really? A man!
You look like your dad.
Around here?
Hey! Not my tummy!
What about manliness like a mature man?
Not yet, I reckon.
Hey.
Yoko hasn't changed, as she.
- Don't you remember that time? - What's that?
What's his name... with the glasses and heavy beard.
- Kato? - Kato!
That's right. When Kato ran for class leader,
she said "I don't think you've got the knack."
Everybody thought so but she called it like it was.
That's because he was so full of himself and thought he was perfect.
Still you speak your mind when others pull back.
I just say what I feel.
Right.
Kato, that takes me back.
So, about Shiro's dad.
How is he? Do you go with Shiro to visit?
Yeah. I just visited him with Shiro the other day.
- Yeah. - How is he doing?
Shiro's not telling me but I'm worried.
He was my teacher, you know?
To be frank, Shiro's dad isn't in good shape at all.
Really?
But he acts as if there's no problem.
You know he's just that kind of guy.
I know.
He doesn't show his pain to others.
That's why when we visit, he acts like he's totally fine.
Thank you.
- Thanks. - Thanks for coming.
Thanks for the food, it was delicious.
Just like old times, right?
That warmed me up.
So, see you tomorrow.
- See you. - Bye.
- Bye-bye. - Bye.
- Good night. - Take care.
That was fun.
Yeah. Long time since we saw him last.
So, see you tomorrow.
Tomorrow.
- Good night. - Good night.
Oh, I just remembered.
What?
Where is the lake that you'll take your dad to?
It's Kurena Lake, the upper Arato River.
I see.
- Good night. - Good night.
Good morning.
Morning.
Want some tea?
Hey.
What?
Hey.
What is it?
Come here.
What?
I want you to be next to me.
I'm always next to you.
Not like that.
What's got into you?
I want you to be in bed with me.
What?
Here. Come in.
I made it warm for you.
Please.
Okay then.
Excuse me.
It's been a while.
Yeah...
We've been through a lot.
Indeed.
Hey, are we ok like this?
It's fine.
Fine.
Shiro became a good man.
That's right.
Do you think he's gonna be fine with Yoko?
Of course.
He'll be fine, right?
Dear? You said you'll be at his wedding.
I did.
You'll go fishing with him.
I will.
Then you'll be fine.
Yeah.
Yo!
When did you get back?
Yesterday.
I see.
I'm telling you, it's so boring staying at the hospital.
After I wake up...
I look ahead and I see the wall. I look up then I see the ceiling.
I look down then this bed sheet. And I look right and left...
That's all for the day.
It is indeed boring.
But you look fine.
Yeah?
Keita, you became a man.
Tough time in Tokyo?
Does it seem so?
You look great today.
Do you think so? I really feel better today.
Yeah. I may be able to go back home soon, right?
Keep it up.
"Teacher."
Stupid. Pay me the fine.
Fine?
The other way, right?
No calling you "teacher"?
- He was happy to see you. - Really?
Get in my car. Let's go somewhere.
Good idea.
How about our high school, it's been ages, right?
- Let's go. - Sounds good.
This brings back memories.
It's been a while, hasn't it.
- Oh my god. - Wow!
Was it really like this?
There's a ball.
Someone missed it. Dad will be mad.
I'm not good at soccer.
What? You were great!
"Soccer Clubhouse"
"Welcome to the soccer club!" - The door is welcoming us.
It hasn't changed at all!
"Victory!"
"Japan's number 1!"
"Shiro, captain '99"
Huh?
Isn't this the Nine Rules, Shiro wrote back then?
Oh, it's still here.
Ballbuster made you write this.
Oh, my mistake. It's "Dad" now.
So it's been kept here.
"Victory"
Good!
If you break the Nine Rules, you're out!
Yes, coach!
Hey! Show some spirit!
Faster!
Run!
Sprint! C'mon!
- Step it up! - Yes, coach!
Move it!
Can you really do it?
Okay, show me.
- Yes? - Shiro.
What is it?
Shiro...
- What's wrong? - Your dad...
Your dad...
My dad...
What's wrong?
Shiro!?
What is it!?
I'm not your father here!
I'm the soccer coach.
You're one of the members! Don't "Dad" me!
- I'm sorry. - Louder.
I'm sorry!
Read the Nine Rules. Read it!
One! If you forget the basics of life, your skills won't improve!
Next!
No victory without daily effort!
Next!
Don't make excuses!
Next!
Ingratitude is unforgivable!
Next!
"Unable" and "unwilling" are different!
Next!
If you're not giving it your all, it's not practice!
Next!
The weak need fast results!
Next!
You can't fight without weapons!
Next!
Practice won't guarantee victory but no practice means no victory!
After you all left there...
You know, he was doing strangely fine today.
So he said...
"Tomorrow I may be able to get out of the hospital."
"Then I'm going fishing!"
He really wanted to go fishing with Shiro.
Until the very end...
I'll stay until the funeral is over.
Thank you.
I have to make a few calls.
I'll be going for now.
Yeah...
I'll take care of things here.
Mrs. Kita.
I'm going.
Thank you.
Tomorrow, then.
Excuse me.
Mother?
Can I stay here tonight?
Please stay.
I want you to stay.
Thank you.
I'm gonna make some tea.
Okay.
Yoko.
Will you marry me?
Of course.
Thank you.
Yoko.
What's the matter?
Nothing.
"Kita family"
"Tetsuji Kita's Funeral"
Place flowers in the coffin.
Coach!
Keep watching over us!
Will you please place flowers in the coffin.
Coach!
So long, Kita.
If there is anything you want to place in the coffin,
please put it inside.
Coach, please take this soccer ball.
I'm sorry, a soccer ball isn't allowed.
- I see. - I'm very sorry.
Please place the flowers inside.
Good.
If you want to place anything in his coffin, please put it inside.
Coach!
Your father was a celebrity in this town.
His team won so many times at the prefectural tournament.
I've been in the business for a long time,
but this was the warmest funeral I've ever experienced.
"Kurena Lake"
I need a favor.
Yes?
Go straight.
Excuse me?
Just do it!
But that's not the right way. It's the wrong direction.
Go back there now!
Oh no, no, no...
Now!
What's going on?
I'll take a look.
I'll drive.
I'll drive. Get out!
No, no, no...
Now!
What is it?
Get out!
- Shiro, what's wrong? - What are they doing?
Nothing!
Get out, please.
Now!
Hey...
Yoko.
I gotta go to keep my word.
What's going on?
What happened?
I'll explain later. I can't tell you yet.
"Kurena Lake"
Dad, we're here.
I see...
Good.
It's been an hour.
Mother...
I'm sorry.
Shiro had to go to keep his promise to his dad.
He really had to go.
I'm truly sorry to cause you this trouble.
It's okay.
It's really okay.
Well...
Shall we go and get them?
Everyone!
I'm really sorry about this.
We're going to Kurena Lake now. It's by the upper Arato River.
That's good.
May I sit next to him?
Yoko!
Yoko, please come here.
I'm sorry!
Everyone...
I'm so sorry to you all!
Another 10 minutes...
Let me have another 10 minutes!
Kita, this is a good funeral.
Did you see that from up there?
Your students were calling out for you "Coach, coach!" over and over again.
Sorry for making you wait such a long time.
And Shiro as well...
- Didn't see that coming. - I am very sorry.
Right?
Thank you for helping us out.
Our sympathies for your loss.
I found it.
Thank you.
Hey, Keita.
I wonder why he did that much.
Because of the promise to his dad?
There must be more to it don't you think?
Why?
He was looking kinda desperate. I can't explain it very well...
I'm sorry.
- He must be glad you came. - He has such a nice smile there.
That's kind of you to say.
Hey!
Wake up! Wake up! Wake up!
Get up and run!
Thank you for the meal.
You've finished? Want some tea?
No. I'm okay.
- Really? - Yeah.
I'm going.
Hello?
Shiro...
Today's the big day.
I know.
Where will we meet?
The usual place.
Okay.
See you.
Yes!
What happened?
Why did you come here?
It's still early, isn't it?
I have something to tell you.
Can I come in?
Yeah. Sure.
It's gotten much longer, hasn't it?
Yeah, much longer.
I put this in over here then pull it out like this.
- It's so fluffy. - Is it...
- Almost done? - Yeah, nearly.
It'll feel even more nice and fluffy when it's finished.
I need to focus or I'll screw it up.
- Yoko. - Just a second... yeah?
You don't mind marrying me?
What a strange way to put it, "not mind marrying."
Today I'm gonna share the truth with you.
What do you mean?
I've got cancer.
What are you talking about?
Sorry to shock you.
I've got cancer.
Shiro has cancer...?
Right.
Shiro has...?
Right.
Seems I've got cancer.
So...
I wanted to tell you today...
That you shouldn't marry me.
I wanted to spend my life with you.
But my life is ending soon...
I can't catch up with you.
I'm sorry.
Can I...
Can I take some time...
to process this thing?
Yeah.
For a while...
May I see your face?
Let's walk, Shiro.
Yeah.
Do you wanna go to the fishing pond?
Yeah...
Finally I get it.
Why you acted crazy.
About the lake?
Yes.
Why you wanted to go that badly...
I think... I get it now.
Shiro...
I'll...
marry you.
Even if your life...
If...
it ends tomorrow...
I will...
deal with Shiro's whole life.
Because marriage means something like that, right?
Let's get married soon.
And...
Let's tell your dad about our marriage.
Okay...
Huh?
We met the other day, right?
I remember you two. You were here before.
I see. You came back.
So you got into fishing last time.
Have fun. Are you having a good time?
So you love it.
Oh, if you have questions, let me know. I'll be in the office.
Become a great fisherman!
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
Cicadas are loud today.
I'm going.
Why don't you eat with us sometimes?
I can't. I'll be late.
These days he has dinner by himself.
Working late?
Probably.
- Tomorrow? - I don't know.
I'm going.
He's always busy.
Yeah...
Hey, Izumi.
Look over there.
What?
Thanks for the meal.
These days our son spends almost no time with us.
Hey...
I found a cicada shell.
The cicadas are really sharing.
What?
Well, I have to make sure to share more myself.
What is it?
So many things... I really have to share...
Izumi.
Will you tell that to Shiro too?
He should eat with us...
Dear?
This movie is dedicated to my father, Otomi Sono.
English translation by 'unknown' (many thanks whoever you are)
Subtitle timing, editing and additions for this version by chochoc, famitsu1
Special thanks to ikeda69
Directed by Sion Sono