Hard To Say I Love You
It's hot!
Are you by any chance...
a pervert?
I'm not a pervert!
I really want to meet someone.
His name is Nakaji.
I feel it's 'fate'.
She's Haru.
Is she?
Hi
You're...
I think it's best to experience this first hand.
I came here from Korea five years ago.
Whoa, you are a doctor.
I hope we Twitter acquaintances can become real friends.
It's scary to be lonely.
That could lead us in becoming good friends.
It's my picture.
I felt warm inside, so I took out my camera.
That picture was made possible by your "keep trying"
What just happened?
Kiriko!
On a date?
Nothing like that.
You have a girlfriend.
Goodbye.
Wait.
Is that a goodbye forever?
Half-permanent.
Goodbye.
What are y-- what?
Nakaji
You're a good teacher.
Not at all.
This isn't like me at all.
I was complaining.
I just thought that you were cute.
You can't do that.
Huh?
Just be honest to yourself sometimes.
"Keep trying!"
Please open it.
Hi.
What's this?
Ah, these are Nakaji's trousers that I stained.
Ah, it was at the cafe. She spilled coffee on them.
I was in the area, so I dropped by.
I already said that was okay.
I'm really sorry.
Sorry for bothering you.
Is she the girl from last time?
Yes, a friend.
She's a school teacher.
Are you sure you don't want to go after her?
What are you saying?
We don't have that kind of relationship.
Kiss me.
Again?
At that time, we couldn't bear being alone.
I finally get to see you.
I've been busy recently.
And you don't answer my phone calls.
You will marry me, right?
I told you to wait a bit more, didn't I?
I'm now trying to convince my wife to leave me.
I can't wait.
What?
I can't wait.
I might be pregnant.
It can't be. Are you sure it's mine?
Don't you have a lot of different partners?
[This is my first Tweet.]
[I'm Peach. Nice to meet you.]
[Peach, I've found you. I'll follow you.]
Kaoru, how is your Twitter report coming along? Smoothly?
Yes.
Then come for today's creative discussion.
Can I really?
I have high hopes for you,
Kaoru.
Don't tell me, you did it with the chief?
No way. Why would I do such a thing?
See, the good looking ones have it easy!
What is the matter?
Park, I can't pay you.
You didn't secure any contracts, do you?
Remember, you are paid to sell medical equipments, not to bum around.
How dare you come back only with receipts?!
What? It's not like I'm too harsh.
I can't pay people who don't secure any contracts.
You'll have to pay for it yourself.
Like I said, you're not cut out for this job.
What are you laughing about Nakata?
That goes for you too...
[Peach, that's a cute name.]
[I'll follow you too.]
There isn't even a note to leave behind.
You look like an idiot, just standing alone and laughing like that.
Leave me alone!
Fine, I will.
Wait.
I'm sorry about this morning.
I was too impulsive.
Yeah. You should have called first.
Because the two of you were busy?
It wasn't like that. But I guess there could be times when that's the case...
There could?
I'm a guy with needs after all.
Eww, that's dirty.
Are you still in middle school?
This is all part of human nature, isn't it?
That kind of thing, I will only do with the one I love.
Ah okay, you're such a saint.
So is there someone - with whom you can do that sort of thing with?
Why are you suddenly being so polite to me?
But then again, sometimes there is, and sometimes there isn't.
This looks good.
Really? Just don't get so desperate that you start corrupting your students.
How's school?
Are you getting along well with those girls from last time?
It's okay.
There are all kinds of students.
Even though they're students, you can't treat them all the same way.
Each one of them is different.
You're a good teacher, aren't you?
You really think so?
If I were your student, I would be happy.
That's wrong of you!
You shouldn't mislead people this way!
Right? I remembered.
But, I was really happy.
Because of your "keep trying" note.
I felt really happy.
Well, that was because I always carry markers around for work.
I wanted to test to see if the marker worked.
To me, that was a special "keep trying."
But, why didn't you just say it in front of me?
I'm not good at that.
You're normally so full of smooth talk.
I haven't been working hard myself.
Not working hard?
Always giving up halfway.
I don't enjoy the work I do.
But I'm not brave enough to send my works in to other magazines, or join competitions.
I'm scared of putting my skills to test.
Always running away.
You're so honest.
What?
I used to think that you were someone who wanted to appear cool.
Why should I want to appear cool in front of someone like you?!
Ah, do you mean it like this?
Idiot!
I'm not an idiot!
Well... 'keep trying'!
What?
You and I seem to be alike.
We don't have anyone to cheer us on.
and say 'keep trying'!
I will work hard then.
So, see you later.
Bye!
Ah! Wait there for a second!
Sorry!
This is for you.
Huh? When did you...?
The first time I saw you.
When you said, "I'm not a pervert!"
Why is it that we can talk to each other for ages
and it feels so comfortable?
But, sometimes I get so nervous.
I've been talking by myself for too long.
I'll call you another time.
I want to enjoy a life like a heroine in the movies,
I want to wear new clothes everday.
and be introduced to an absolute treasure of a restaurant,
with elegant interiors and a refreshing sense of space.
The summery tables are painted with colorful dishes.
Splendid, invigorating recipes that fight off
the exhaustion of the summer heat that makes their debut.
I want to go there often. I'm going to seek out such fashionable things!
Hello?
It's me, Nakaji. Have you checked Twitter?
What?
[From now on, I will be entering a state of darkness.]
[Then, I will disappear.]
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Everyone is here.
You had us all worried.
Linda knows some of the doctors in this hospital, so we managed to get you here immediately.
Oh.
Thank you, everyone.
You didn't even know me all that well...
But, if you tweet something like that,
of course we'll come.
"From now on, I will be entering a state of darkness."
"Then, I will disappear."
You scared me!
Don't worry too much.
The injuries are not serious, so there isn't much of a problem.
Everyone came here for you, Hikari.
Peach.
Huh?
Call me Peach.
I want to be reborn.
I want to be a new me.
But, this is good.
The doctor says that she can be discharged tomorrow.
Why did she want to kill herself?
I...
I think I know how she feels.
I want to be reborn too.
I want a new name.
Because I'm not happy with who I am right now.
So...
I know how she feels.
I...
came to Japan to start a new life.
But I couldn't make any friends,
or do my job properly.
I started using Twitter because I wanted to find people to confide in.
Do you have a place where you can actually speak your mind?
Do you have true friends?
I don't.
Me neither.
I don't have one.
When I entered university, I thought I would be able to make some good friends.
But even now, I still haven't found anyone like that.
When I started to work, I only had rivals.
I'm like that too.
That's why...
That's why the fact that we are all gathered here now,
makes me happy.
I'm sorry to have made you go through all that trouble.
Not at all. You're Dr. Ichihara's son, why wouldn't I?
I haven't seen you since you were in high school.
I'm sorry that I haven't visited you in so long.
Is your father doing well?
I've been very busy lately, so I haven't seen him in a while.
I see.
I heard that your father is intending to expand his hospital,
and that it's still under reconstructions?
Ah yes, I've heard that your brother had graduated from Todai's Medical Faculty. (T/N: Todai is considered the Top University in Japan / Tokyo University)
and that he's now an Associate Professor.
Congratulations!
Yes.
I'll talk to you later.
Shu, you're here.
Good Morning.
Brother, eat your vegetables.
I don't want to.
Brother, it's good!
- Come, come, eat it, eat it! - I said I don't want to!
Carrots are delicious right?
Hey.
What?
I can help you cook sometimes too, you know.
What?
Study hard.
Your cooking is terrible.
You know,
you and I are different.
You have to study hard, and become a doctor.
Brother,
you're just a pretty face.
So what?
Doctor!
What brings you here?
I'm sorry. I'm not actually a doctor.
What?
Is it not good?
- I'm sorry, but - Your father...
is a doctor, right?
I heard that he runs a hospital, and that it is being expanded.
I heard that at the hospital the other day.
Eavesdropping is not good.
Eavesdropping?
It means to hide somewhere and listen to other people's conversation.
It's like stealing a conversation.
I'm sorry.
But I...
- I've said it already.
I haven't been home for god knows how many years.
We've already lost contact.
Please! Please!
Get a hold of yourself, Doctor!
We don't tend to do this sort of thing in Japan.
I have to make some sales this month,
otherwise I will get fired.
If I have no job, I cannot live.
But, I can't go back to Korea either.
I understand. Sit down first.
We all have our own difficulties.
And I'm not good at handling this kind of pressure.
Owing each other isn't the basis for a good friendship.
Do you see where I'm coming from?
- This kind of relationship... - I understand.
I, get it.
That's true.
I want to be good friends with you.
So,
let's forget this.
I'm sorry.
Today, we'll be continuing with 'The Pillow Book'. (T/N: "The Pillow Book" or "Makura no Soushi" c. 990-1000 AD, is a collection of observations about court life by court lady, Sei Shonagon)
Please turn to page 39 of your textbook.
Oh?
Why do you all have your English textbooks out?
Miss, you're next door.
Classical Literature's next door.
What?
I'm sorry!
I'm sorry! I'm sorry!
This is so embarassing!
I'm sorry!
Excuse me. Open, open.
What is this? You're not a student anymore!
Can't you be more aware of what your doing!
Okay.
Why are you smiling like that?
You're just trying to buy yourself in with the students and be popular...
[This is Peach. About the other day, thank you.]
[I have completely recovered.]
[Shall we meet at The Emotion?]
Doctor Kang! Nice to meet you!
These are our new products! Could you please take a look?
[I'll definitely be there.]
Is this all?
[I'm glad. So, you're better now? Count me in.]
[Count me in too. See you all later.]
[I'll be there too. In a meeting now.]
Oh yes, Kaoru, please share with us your proposal from before.
Yes.
Twitter is something that people try due to curiosity, or you can say it's something like a friend finding network
Hey!
No one else is here yet?
Nope.
But it's perfect timing.
You can take a look at this, if you like.
What is this?
You should've said, "Please take a good look at this!"
Wow, it's beautiful.
I wanted to try and do something, then send it to the publishers.
Do you think it has commercial values?
I like this one.
Really?
I've been working hard on taking some good shots recently.
How come?
It was after the other day when we walked home together from the convenience store
and you told me to work hard.
So,
this photo was also created because of my encouragement?
What do you mean?
What?
You said it before,
have you forgotten?
This photo.
What is this?
Ouch! That hurts!
Over here.
Oh.
I'm sorry to have called you out suddenly.
It's okay. The kids are all grown up anyway.
Welcome.
Oh, thank you.
One milk tea.
What?
You used to drink that all the time.
That's right.
Then I'll have that.
Thank you.
And you're having a blue mountain?
I'm happy that you still remember.
You don't have a job, yet you do still have such an expensive taste.
And to hit on the cram school teacher, I can't be a good guy.
It's the same for me too.
I was a useless teacher.
What is it? I wonder...
What?
This strange feeling.
Peach!
They're here. They're here.
Eh? Aren't you going to let them have a look?
No.
Cheers!
Beer tastes so good after a hard day's work.
Exactly. I've been standing for the entire day.
Oh that's right. You're an air stewardess, right?
Where did you fly to yesterday?
About that...
Rather than that, we should congratulate Peach on her recovery, right?
That's right! One more time!
Then let's all celebrate Peach's recovery. Cheers!
Scissors, paper, stone!
Yes!!!
Are you alright?
Excuse me, can I get another glass?
Refill, please.
You're good at this!
Everyone, everyone. Soccer, soccer. Let's play soccer!
Haru, faster! Faster!
Thank you.
I'm glad that you're okay.
Just call me anytime if you need my help.
Okay.
Nakaji, you're good at this. You've played soccer before? Which position?
I was a defender.
Oh! I can tell!
Do you even understand what a defender is?
A little bit.
Yes. Kick it over here.
There, there! Quick, the goal post!
I feel awful.
What's wrong?
I feel like I'm going to throw up.
You drank too much alcohol.
Ah... No, no. I can't throw up in front of such a pretty face.
What?
Nakaji... I want Nakaji!
Nakaji, you've been summoned!
I'll go and take a look to see if there're any washrooms nearby.
Thank you.
You drank too much just now.
I'm sorry. I had a drop too much, and I probably did too much running around after drinking.
Are you alright?
Yes. I think I've finally stop throwing up.
Haru, you exposed yourself back there.
What?
I want Nakaji.
Hey! Wait a minute!
I still can't get over what happened earlier.
She couldn't vomit in front of Doctor but with me, she could.
Am I a wash basin or a toilet?
I don't think she meant anything bad by it.
It's alright for you to say.
But about that...
What?
A girl will never want to vomit in front of the guy she likes, right?
So that's what it's all about...
I must be imagining things.
Everyone has been asking favors from me...
Did someone else came to you aside from me?
Oh, it's nothing.
You know, these aren't bad. They're pretty good, actually.
Really?
But you've been shooting for Vogue and Elle Japan, haven't you?
Is it really okay working for publishers like us?
Well, you know...
Is it okay if we start with some small projects first?
Of course.
Then I'll show these to the head editor.
Thank you. I'll be waiting to hear from you.
Oh? I think you've got something on your collar.
Thank you.
It's from Doctor.
I wonder what he's after...
Hmm...
Doing that here...
Makes it all the more exciting.
Bye Matsushima!
Bye bye.
Who are you going to drag in this time?
Into this evil world...
Haru.
Who's Haru?
That temporary teacher, Mizuno.
She's on Twitter.
Her account name is Haru.
How do you know that?
Just from the things she said.
Miss!
Bye!
Hey... aren't you too old for these sorts of games? Goodbye.
Ouchouchouch...
At the end of the day, he's still just a kid.
Miss, I wonder what's going to happen from now on.
Let's wait and see, shall we?
Welcome.
That'll be 1,240yen.
I heard that Kaoru was coming,
so I bought a cake from Pierre Herme.
You like it, don't you?
What are you here for?
I heard no news from you for 10 years. What are you here for?
Father.
I have a favor to ask from you.
What?
Actually, this is a request from a friend.
Just standing there alone and laughing like that, you look like an idiot.
Leave me alone.
How can I? You're such a good man.
Just kidding.
Ah!
This color is really cute!
How pathetic.
A grown woman, who has nothing else to do after work but find entertainment in a convenience store...
Oh yeah, something good happened today.
I guess 'something good' would be like this:
a leaf pointed upwards when you were making tea.
Or you were looking at a can of juice,
and turned it around to see that you'd won another can.
Or like Sazae-san?
What are you talking about?
The weather was good today~ The weather was good today~ (T/N: A popular Japanese comic and cartoon. Haru is singing a part of the theme tune)
Why are you saying such mean things?
Then what do you mean by 'something good'?
Today, I went to see Linda at work.
Linda at work... at Best Magazine?
That's right. He had a look at my photos.
And he said that they're not bad. Seems like he might offer me the job next time.
Wow! Yes! That's great!
But the head editor hasn't seen them yet, so nothing's definite.
It'll be okay.
So, for the girl who has nowhere else to go besides the convenience store after work,
I have a present.
Ah! Lovers in New York! I've been wanting to watch this!
Saturday, 3PM. At Shibuya Cinema Rise, okay?
Ok!
I'll write that down.
So this is Nakaji script.
What?
This is your handwriting.
Something good will definitely happen.
What should I wear?
It's a bit tight.
This won't do.
Shall I wear this?
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Doctor?
I'm sorry to have kept you waiting.
Hello?
It's me.
Kiriko?
I'm sorry Keisuke. I think I left my ring at your place the other time.
I think it was somewhere near the wash basin.
Wait a minute.
I've found it.
That's great.
My husband is back from his business trip tomorrow morning.
So can I pop over and get it?
Now? Isn't it inconvenient for you?
Want me to bring it over?
What? But...
I've got a night location photoshoot.
I'll be going out anyway, so I'll stop by.
Really? Sorry for the trouble.
I'll call you when I'm nearby.
Peach.
Sorry for calling you to come here all of a sudden.
It's okay, so long as you're happy.
I was drinking alone and thought of asking someone to drink as well.
Aren't you drinking a bit too much?
Did something happen?
Just some stuff that's worrying me.
Makes me nervous about the future.
What is it?
If it's within my power, I'll help. What ever it is.
Then, sleep with me.
What?
Sleep with me.
Kiss me.
Hold me.
And then,
fall in love with me.
So that I...
won't be alone.
Peach...
I'm sorry.
I'm lying.
Just 5 minutes.
Lend me your shoulder for just 5 minutes.
Haru, the desserts look delicious too.
Which one shall we choose?
Haru?
Yes.
I think this sounds good:
'a faint milk flavored mango pudding'
Thank you for coming with me today.
Not at all. I'm sorry about that.
My mind seems to be a little preoccupied today.
Yes, I noticed. You're not tired, are you?
Doctor, you're a really nice person.
I'm happy to hear you say that.
You're a nice person too.
Haru,
Jo-a-hae.
(T/N: 'I like you' in Korean)
'Jo-a-hae'?
I don't know what you're saying. 'Jo-a-hae'...
Nakaji told me to pluck up the courage.
What?
He said that we suited each other.
Well, goodnight.
Haru, I really... jo-a-hae.
I thought he said he would call first...
I'm home.
I thought you're not coming back until tomorrow?
I finished work early.
I see. What would you like to have for dinner?
What do we have at home? I'll just have anything that's available.
Let me think of what we have.
I'm so sorry but we're full today.
What shall we do? It looks like we might have to wait for an hour or so.
What should we do? I'm so hungry.
There's nothing we can do about the wait.
Excuse me, I'm about to leave. You can have my place.
Ugly.
Haru
What are you doing?
I could ask you the same thing.
Where are you heading this time? A date?
Work, work.
What about you? All dressed up.
Oh! You went on a date with Doctor?
How was the film, Lovers in New York?
Can I say how I feel?
What?
If you like. I'm not the film's director or anything.
Nakaji you idiot!
I hate you!
Give me back my "keep trying".
Give me back the "keep trying" that I said to you!
You're the worst guy ever, you know...
I hate you.
I seriously hate you.
And to think that I've liked you so much.
The truth is that I do like you so much.
Haru
So I did score.
Hello?
This is Ichihara. Is it possible for us to use Nakajima Keisuke's photos?
Yes. The photographter, Shino, fell ill. I'll open the door for you.
Okay.
There now. Why don't you come in?
Why don't you come in?
Nice to meet you.
Sorry for making you stay out with me for so long.
Oh it's okay. You're a little tipsy.
Hey...
about that time... I...
Yes.
That's our secret...
I've been watiing for you.
That feeling has never disappeared.
I won't leave you.
Let's be honest. Say it out, truthfully.
A kid like you will never satisfy him.
It's someone whose name is Haru!
Give it back, really!
It's like using up all the spring in your life.
You'll know it when it's time.
You must be kidding. They'd never do that...