I'm certain that Natsuki is the one for you.
I will bring her happiness.
I'll forgive you even if you can't tell it's going to rain.
You still can't forget about him?
Maybe I'm thinking...
moments like this wouldn't last.
I'm sorry.
I think I'm still afraid.
I'm afraid that...
the person I love might disappear on me again.
I won't disappear on you.
Can you give me some time...
to sort out my feelings.
All right.
I'll be waiting.
I'll be waiting until you can sort out your feelings.
Hey.
See you tomorrow.
Check angles from the back.
Okay.
This way, please.
Organic minestrone soup for Table 7 is almost ready.
Si.
Please make spaghetti alle vongole for Table 8.
Turkey roast for Table 5 is almost ready.
Si.
Will you really be all right by yourself?
Obviously.
Will you be okay living in a dorm?
My agency is pretty strict, so that's a concern.
But I'm glad you were hired by a nice modeling agency.
It's all thanks to you taking care of me.
Really?
Well, you can contact me anytime you need help.
Thank you.
Okay... good luck.
You too.
Take them with you.
Thank you.
See you.
Okay.
Take care.
Okay, bye.
Bye-bye.
Thanks for waiting.
We're ready.
Let's start.
Let's try crossing your legs.
See ya.
Asahi, what are you doing for Christmas?
I have to work.
What? Let's party!
Good idea!
Thanks for the offer, but I'll pass. Sorry.
Got it.
Good luck with work.
Thanks, bye.
The opportunity to succeed a great head chef like Kageyama
is a great honor, but at the same time, I realize it's a huge responsibility.
I would like to make this restaurant even better with your help,
so please lend me a hand.
We got your back, chef!
Yes!
Asahi, we got you chocolates for Valentine's Day.
Please try them.
Really? Thank you.
Sweets are good for you.
Turn your body a bit, this way.
Let's try raising the bag.
Mikuriya Asahi
I see you're working hard.
Hello, Hanae? What's up?
You're marrying Hikaru? Seriously? Good for you!
Thank you. About that...
sorry for the short notice, but I have a favor to ask of you.
What is it?
You know how you cook Italian food?
Can you make cakes, by any chance?
Yeah, I can.
I actually thought about becoming a pâtissier when I was in cooking school.
Really?
Can I ask you to make the wedding cake for us?
Of course! I would make it even if you didn't ask!
Thank you!
I'm really happy for you. Congratulations.
You're coming too, right? Asahi...
Thank you! I'll definitely attend.
Please.
This is the stuff you asked for.
Thank you.
All right, I'll get going.
Bye.
Since I last saw her on that rainy day,
not a day has passed without me thinking of Natsuki.
April 2014, Kirihata Hikaru, Taniyama Hanae
To keep our promise after a year,
Location: 5-1-14 Ushiobaradai, Misaki City, Chiba Restaurant Aoyama
we have gathered once again at the beach.
At the same beach where we spent an unforgettable summer together.
Translated by 8thSin
Hello!
Welcome.
It has been a long time.
Put your stuff in your room.
Okay, thanks.
Where's Setsuko?
She's preparing for the wedding tomorrow, down below.
I see.
I'll go see how they're doing.
You're a man, so don't drop it!
Where, Hanae?
There!
Right there.
Farther to left, Takashi.
Left?
Natsuki!
It's been too long!
How were you, Natsuki?
Thanks for coming over from so far away!
Were you doing well?
Of course! Where's Hikaru?
Hikaru's going to be filming until very late tonight,
so he's coming on the first train tomorrow.
Wow, that sounds tough.
That's why I'm handling everything for the ceremony.
Unfortunately, it looks like Hikaru will be under the thumb of his wife.
Men just need to step up when it counts. It doesn't matter in other times.
I don't know about Hikaru.
I wonder!
Didn't I tell you to remove floor tapes before shooting?
We confirmed that the tapes won't show up in the scene.
They changed it to a close-up scene?
Oh... go watch the scene at the camera side.
Okay.
I have an appointment to get my nails done, so I'll go on ahead.
Okay, you can leave the rest to us.
Great! Thanks.
I'm looking forward to tomorrow.
Thanks.
Bye.
Get enough sleep!
I will.
Brush your teeth!
I will.
Get ready!
I will!
Natsuki.
Thank you.
For the message.
Oh, that?
It remained here for quite some time.
Really?
What message?
Last year, after Aoyama's closing party, Natsuki wrote a message for me on the beach!
I will always be a resident of Aoyama, Minato Ward. Thank you for the best summer ever.
But...
Minato Ward and Aoyama's names are pretty humorous.
Yeah?
I'm reminded of them every time I walk through Aoyama in Tokyo.
I see.
I'm glad to hear that.
I'll be heading to Minato Ward.
Bye.
Natsuki...
You didn't know the origin of Minato Ward and Aoyama?
The origin?
That's Minato Ward,
and this is Aoyama.
Yeah
It sounds like a simple joke,
but there's deep love hidden within.
Deep love?
You know how Secchan had another husband before?
Oh, I remember seeing a photo of him.
He passed away in the sea...
Aoyama... was the name of Secchan's previous husband.
What? Really?
Secchan couldn't forget about her previous husband.
That's why she repeatedly told Kenji for years that she would never marry him.
But Kenji wanted to show that it didn't matter if she couldn't forget about her previous husband,
so to show his intentions without using words,
he opened a café up there so he can forever watch over Restaurant Aoyama.
Secchan wanted to preserve the name Aoyama,
so he named it Minato Ward.
It means even if the restaurant remained as her ex-husband's name,
Note: Aoyama is located within Minato Ward.
I would embrace you inside me.
I never knew there was such a deep meaning to Minato Ward and Aoyama.
That's why Asahi and I both have great respect for that part of Kenji.
I see...
What's the matter?
It's nothing.
Oh, should I help?
No, I didn't mean it like that.
Oh...
I guess I'll leave early.
See you tomorrow.
I'm counting on you for tomorrow.
Thanks.
Good night.
Oh...
Hello? Asahi?
What's up?
I'm sorry I'm late. I'm about to go over there with the photos.
Can you unlock the doors for me?
Okay. Natsuki's here, so I'll tell her.
She's already there?
She came over to make the cake for tomorrow.
Right.
Anyway, I'll head over there immediately.
I'll see you later. Bye.
Asahi is coming over here now.
Can you unlock the door for him when he's here?
He's coming now?
What is he coming here for?
He's coming to put up photos of the couple for tomorrow's party.
Oh, I see.
Thanks for staying.
Okay.
See you.
Good night.
It's been a really long time.
Yeah.
Where's Kenji?
He left earlier.
I see.
Do you have time?
I guess so.
Help me out.
Sure.
Is this okay?
Yeah.
So?
Hang this over there.
Where?
Beside the calendar.
What?
Will it hang there?
Yeah.
Will it stay up?
Keep it straight.
I know!
Hey, why did you pick this photo?
I'm really proud of this piece.
What?
Isn't it good?
They're so alike.
All right... is this spot okay?
Yeah.
By the way, I saw you in Aoyama.
Aoyama?
Aoyama in Tokyo.
What was I doing?
You were taking photos of a really cute girl.
Why didn't you talk to me?
Well, you had this serious look on your face that I had never seen before.
I saw you in a magazine, too.
You were interviewed when you became their new head chef.
Oh, I didn't know you read that kind of magazine.
No, a photo I took happened to be used for an ad in that magazine.
You could've told me about that, too.
Well, I didn't think I had to report something like that.
Is that right?
Hey.
Were you doing well?
Yeah.
You?
Sometimes I was, and sometimes I wasn't.
Man, I'm starving.
Aren't you hungry?
No, I'm fine.
Are you trying to tell me to make something?
You've seen through me.
I'll borrow some ingredients.
You'll make some for me?
Anything would do, right?
Yes!
Here you go!
I'll have some, too.
Thanks for the meal.
It's been a year since I had this,
but can I just say one thing?
#1 in the world, two years in row!
You always unconditionally praise my yakisoba.
I also praise a lot of other things.
I don't remember any of that.
What? I do!
Like what?
You work really hard.
I work hard, and?
You're pretty.
I'm pretty?
Where are you staying tonight?
Takashi's place.
Wait, I thought Takashi lived with his parents.
Looks like he finally moved out.
I haven't been there yet.
Oh.
Well, see you tomorrow.
See you.
I'll look forward to the cake.
Got it.
Be careful on your way home.
Nice to see you again.
I've been checking your photos.
Thank you.
Mami is making a scrapbook of your works.
Really?
Hanae said she'll be coming soon with others.
Thanks.
Little Hanae is getting married.
Gian! Nice to see you again, Izumi.
Where you doing well?
Yes. I'm so glad for Hanae.
I don't know if it's good or bad for her.
It's good.
Yeah?
Let's have a drink.
Just don't take off your pants.
It might happen!
Aoi!
I'm sorry for being late.
I'm glad you made it.
I'm sorry.
Let's go.
From the bride to the groom.
...and you may kiss the bride.
What's wrong, Kiyoko?
I'm sorry.
Ricky didn't come, after all.
I promise to make you happy, so that your brother will approve of us one day.
I know you will.
Stop the kiss...
Brother?
It's just your imagination.
Stop the kiss...
Did you hear Ricky's voice? He must be here somewhere!
Stop the kiss.
This isn't just some lame wedding kiss!
It's my first kiss, and it shows my determination that I would never kiss another woman.
Yes...
It's a stamp by my lip, vowing my eternal love for her!
Marriage.
Kiyoko's marriage...
I finally approve it.
R-Really, Brother?
Ricky!
You can call me Ricky.
S-Seriously?!
The long-awaited gates of destiny has finally opened.
Yes, the gate is finally open.
It's so cute!
Now, it's time for the...
f-f-first joint task by the newlywed bride and gloom.
It's so good!
Thank you, Natsuki!
It's really good.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
I think we're here together today only because we had all of you.
I would like to express my appreciation to each and every one of you,
but I'm not confident that I can properly express my feelings,
so I decided to show it this way.
Yeah, Director!
Kenji, who provided us with the opportunity to show it here,
and Asahi, who let me borrow many of his works...
Thank you so much.
Well then, please enjoy my husband's...
directorial piece to your heart's content.
Down we go!
What are you, an old lady?
Let the show begin.
Got it.
Sure brings back memories.
In appreciation for everyone...
So formal, as expected from Director Hikaru!
Be quiet and watch.
Sorry.
Asahi.
"Whenever Asahi plans something, it always turn out to be fun."
That's what Hanae always say.
To be honest, I've been thinking of the same thing all this time.
As the leader of our group,
please continue to show our way.
Takashi.
What? What?
Come on, there had to be a better picture!
No one says out loud,
but we think you're the leader behind the scenes.
Hikaru really gets it, huh?
We can always keep our smiles on...
I think, because of your presence.
It's awkward so we don't say it,
but we all want you to find happiness, more than anyone else.
Natsuki.
Thank you so much for coming to this town.
Because you came here,
many things have dramatically changed.
I think our happiness is an extension of changes brought by you.
Please continue to cook great food.
Aoi.
Many things happened between us...
Ex-girlfriend!
Stop it!
Your genuine optimism has cheered us up countless times when we were down.
Hanae always say,
"I am forever indebted to her."
We wish for your success and happiness from the bottom of our hearts.
Kenji and Setsuko.
It's from way back!
We always tried to follow your footsteps.
We are so proud of being regulars at Minato Ward and Aoyama,
and it feels like we're always under your protection.
Please continue to shine upon us like a lighthouse at the harbor.
We are but an inexperienced newlywed couple,
but please continue to advise and support our marriage.
The end.
What was with that "the end" to finish it off?
That was bad.
It's like being pushed away in the very end.
I couldn't think of a good line to close it off.
Actually, we were excluded from the movie.
Why would we have anything to thank for you?
Please take care of my sister, even though she's like this.
Please take care of this little brother.
Likewise.
What? You two are already set for life?
No, we're not!
I'm sorry. I have work tomorrow morning,
so I'll be leaving on the last train. Good bye.
See you.
Be careful.
Good luck with work.
Doesn't my husband have the most refreshing smile?
Husband...
What was the name of your cameraman friend?
Yamada?
Yeah, Yamada.
Are you close to catching up to him soon?
Not even close.
Actually, going to Tokyo has made me realize just how amazing he is.
There's no rush.
There's strength in chasing.
Is there really?
Yeah, there is.
Think about it, the guy who started ahead ended up ahead.
That would make him a talented runner, right?
But if you have a guy who started from behind and finished ahead.
Even if he ran at the same speed, people would call him differently:
The miraculous runner.
The man who achieved the biggest miracle in town sure say extraordinary things!
What? I haven't accomplished a single thing that qualifies as a miracle!
So are you saying that was your talent?
That? That wasn't my talent, it was more like Setsuko's talent.
She had an eye for men?
Is that so?
Yeah.
That's how it is.
Did you call me?
No, I didn't.
What was that? You just said "Setsuko".
Did you say something bad about me?
I didn't!
No, he was praising you.
He was praising me? Really?
Why would you accuse me like that?
You'll get wrinkles below your eyes if you do that,
You'll get saggy mouth lines.
Don't say that!
You gave birth in your late 30s, you should watch it.
You think you can talk to me like that?
Look at your wrinkles!
They're not wrinkles! Look, they're my eyes!
They're not wrinkles.
Look here, look.
You laugh too much.
What? What? What?
Sit down.
Please allow me to thank you once again.
Thank you so much for everything.
Stop it already. What is it?
You've really supported me.
I didn't do anything.
And I think I made you have a really hard time.
What are you talking about?
About Asahi.
That's why...
I want you to find your happiness already.
Please get back the love you lost at a wedding in this town,
right here in this very same town.
If you can't be true to yourself with the view of ocean in front of you, then where?
You know...
Izumi said the exact same thing.
Really?
I guess father and daughter become alike when they get old.
Father and daughter.
Like father, like daughter!
Thank you.
Hey.
Can I borrow your flame?
Why?
Why? It's our promise.
Our promise?
This is...
Let's light them up together next year.
These fireworks.
Yeah, I don't mind.
What are you, stupid?
You've been holding onto these?
I keep my promises when I make them.
Why are you laughing?
I was thinking you said the same thing on the first day I met you.
The first day?
Don't you remember asking to borrow the flame?
When I was in such a situation...
Oh, on the day you punched me?
Can I borrow that flame? Some guy out there wants to smoke...
Oh yeah, "Your flame of love is still burning."
That didn't comfort me at all.
Wait, I said a considerate phrase for you to ease your shock.
No, it actually lit up my flame of anger.
Can you just let me borrow that flame of anger, then?
Let's do this already.
We don't know if they'll actually light up, though.
I guess it will light up depending on our karma.
Right.
Light up, light up, light up!
Yeah! That's karma right there!
I must have behaved very well for a year.
Then mine has to light up right away.
I don't know about that, sparkler fireworks don't lie.
Here we go! Karma!
You were so relieved.
No, I knew it would light up.
Yeah, right.
Aren't these sparklers amazing?
Why?
They teased us last year too,
but they lit up in the end.
I'm even more amazed that you actually remembered and kept them with you, Asahi.
I promised, so I wouldn't throw them away.
I bet you forgot about them.
No, of course I remembered.
But... don't people usually forget things like this?
I haven't forgotten about them, even for a day.
I've been thinking about you everyday, Natsuki.
Ever since the day we last met.
My feelings for you haven't changed.
I'm in love with you.
I love you, Natsuki.
I'll always be there beside you.
Really?
Yeah.
You really won't disappear on me?
I promise I won't.
That's why, next summer...
Let's come to this beach together again.
Okay.
The year after,
in 3 years,
and even after 5 years...
Let's keep coming here together.
It was PUFFY.
No, it was FLIP-FLAP.
No, I'm telling you, it has to be PUFFY.
You're so stubborn.
I know I'm right.
You think you're an omniscient god, don't you?
Huh?
A god.
Stop.
Why?
Just stop the car.
Here we go again.
Hey, wait.
Come on, wait.
Oh, right. It was PUFFY. I just remembered.
Did you really?
Yeah, just get back in the car.
You'll really take me home?
Where to?
To Tokyo!
Of course I will.
I'm good at taking people to Tokyo.
What?! You're anything but good at it.
If you take me to Minato Ward again, I'll kick your ass.
Does that mean you don't want to see Kenji again?
That's not what I meant.
Should we go to Tokyo in silence?
Why?
Otherwise you'll end up getting off the car again.
It's fine. I learned my lesson.
When I want to get off the car, I'll make you drive me to the station.
Don't forget to check schedule for the last train.
Shut up.
Let's go.
Then... take me to Tokyo.
Yes, sir.