Please break up with Hiroyuki-san.
I'm...having a baby.
Please divorce him.
He's gentle, and he'll suffer if you don't.
So...
Ayumi...what are you doing?
Uh...you weren't able to tell her, so I…
Yuri?
Hello?
Chinese Medicine for Conception
Yuriko-san!
Support File Vol. 15: Negative Pregnancy Result
Ah, Yuriko-san.
I have an itchy spot.
Dear...
Here's your bento.
What the...sauce is leaking out!
Ah, really? I'm sorry. I'll re-wrap it right away.
Don't bother.
But…
Excuse me!
Atsuta-san!
I'm coming in.
Atsuta-san!
Ah, you're here!
I'm Imoto.
Ew...it stinks.
Please call me Imo. Nice to meet you.
Hey, is this Otomi-sensei's room?
Found it!
What the hell are you doing?
Scary! Don't shout like that.
I'm not shouting. This is my normal voice.
What's so funny?
You're just like she said, Atsuta darling.
Life's recipe cards.
Otomi-sensei made them.
This one.
Let's do this!
Recipe for the 49th Day After Death: Everyone has a big party
Mourning Recipe
Yuriko!
Yuriko...
This is going to be your new mother.
Nice to meet you, Yuri-chan.
This is Otomi-san. Say hello.
It's OK, it's OK.
Would you like to have a bento together?
I wonder what's in here?
Ta-dah!
Ooh...looks delicious.
Yuriko, let's eat.
- This looks great. - Would you like some tea?
- This must have taken you forever. - Not at all!
Come on, let's eat.
This looks delicious.
Here's your tea.
- Yuriko, what are you doing? - It's fine, it's fine.
Apologize.
- I'm sorry. - It's OK.
Okka...
Are you feeling dizzy?
I'll wash your back.
There we go.
Are you itchy anywhere?
Stop!
Are you itchy anywhere?
Please stop!
Was it a misunderstanding?
I was just washing Darling's back.
Darling?
That's what Otomi-sensei called him.
Yuricchi.
Who are you?
Sachie Imoto.
I'm exactly 20 years old and I'm from Reborn House.
Reborn House?
You've never heard of it?
It's a halfway house for women with addiction problems.
Things like drugs and alcohol.
I'm addicted to sex.
Ah, not like that, not like that.
Well, that's what they said but...
...to tell you the truth, I don't really like sex that much.
But I ran away from home and got involved in prostitution.
Then I did it again, so...
Dad, what's going on?
Have you so quickly forgotten that your wife died?
That's ridiculous!
That's right. I just came for the fourth ninth day.
Fourth ninth day?
- 49th day. - Yeah, that's it.
It's a big party. Drinking...getting loud...
I told you we're not doing it!
Really?
Well, I guess that's OK.
Anyhow, even if we don't you can still count on me.
Now that sensei has passed away there's a lot to do...
...like throwing away and organizing things.
It'll be a lot of trouble for Darling and Yuricchi.
Well...
Um...
Since I'm here now, you can go home.
I can't. I'm getting paid.
- Paid? - Yep.
¥5000 per day for 49 days.
I've already spent it, so don't tell me to return it, OK?
Here I go.
Why did you come back?
So that…
...I could take care of you.
What about Hiroyuki-kun? What about your mother-in-law?
Speak clearly!
Don't shout at me like that.
You always do this.
I can't talk to you when you shout like that.
Something delicious is ready!
Hey, Yuriko...
Let's eat.
Plenty of butter. The smell of happiness.
Here you go.
Butter?
That takes me back.
I gave him up.
Hiroyuki-san couldn't choose.
Her or me.
There's a woman?
Yeah.
Are you sure?
She works at Hiroyuki-san's office.
The usual story, huh?
But, Hiroyuki-kun…
If he hadn't chosen her...
...I think he would have left me.
If I could have been the one to give him a baby...
She's having a baby?
Sorry...I think I have a cold.
Excuse me.
Sorry, I can't eat.
Are you feeling OK?
- I'm going upstairs. - OK.
Knock knock knock.
I'll change your sheets.
Are you OK, Yuricchi?
I'll have everything ready super-quick.
This is like an old woman's room, huh?
- Here. - Thanks.
Hey, Yuricchi...
Is it really OK to not have the 49th day service?
Do you know what happens after the 49th day?
When a person dies, their soul is tied to the world for 49 days.
After that, they're said to leave this world.
So the 49th day service is the final farewell.
You're so smart!
That's why you worked at a library, right?
Huh? How did you know that?
Otomi-sensei told me.
Okka...
Okka?
A shorter version of Otomi-kaasan.
The usual "mother" wasn't OK?
Finished! Can I unpack your luggage?
That's OK. I can do it myself.
Really? Well, I'll get this out of your way.
- Thanks. - Call me if you need anything, OK?
Yuri-chan...
Whenever you've lost your way, come to the river.
You'll find the answer.
For all of your problems...
...if you don't know which way to go...
...whether to press on or go back...
...the water will wash away your troubles and set you on your path.
No! No!
Please stop!
Don't do it Yuri-chan.
Stop!
Don't do it!
Don't!
Good grief. This family is trouble. Every one of you.
I thought something strange was going on when I called.
The father's lost his energy and the daughter tried to commit suicide.
It wasn't suicide.
Did your husband have an affair?
Come here and sit.
Sis, Yuriko isn't feeling well. Can't we just take it easy today?
We need to get this out of the way now.
Yuriko, come here and sit.
What a pain. To get divorced over an affair...
You should have children while you're young.
The bond between a mother and child...
Shut up! Go gargle or something. Good grief.
Yuri-chan...
This happened because you were rash.
Look at my Akemi.
She didn't go to college like you.
Now her youngest child is going into middle school.
If you had a child like that...
Do you want coffee, black tea, green tea, or oolong tea?
Whatever.
Don't butt into the conversation. Good grief.
Who's that?
Someone my mother looked after.
A volunteer, huh?
Oto-chan worked very hard looking after problem children.
If you ask me, you were her biggest problem child.
I told Oto-chan not to get too attached, right Ryouhei?
Listen Yuri-chan.
Listen closely.
Having children allows a parent to grow up.
You're still young, but your growth has stopped.
So these problems with your husband are just griping.
Didn't you use to cry too, Sis?
You be quiet!
Anyway, hurry home and look after your mother-in-law.
That's the only thing to do.
Hiroyuki
Everyday Cleaning
"With this, the everyday cleaning is done."
Well, that was easy.
Huh?
Everyday Cleaning 2
"Brushing until everything sparkles."
With this?
The house by the river is perfect, dear.
Those who have passed on will watch over us from the other side.
It's perfect.
Atsuta-san! Good mooooorning!
Let's go to the morning market.
I love the morning market.
I used to hate getting up early.
But now, the fresh air and a delicious breakfast is the best.
- You've been with Otomi? - Yeah.
We went together and she taught me how to buy food.
What? All you have to do is pay for it.
It was how to shop smartly.
Police Car + Stoplight = OK!
What does that mean?
A police car's black and white, right?
And a stoplight is red, yellow, and green.
Those 5 colors are the kinds of food your body wants.
Hmph.
It's true. My skin has improved thanks to that.
It doesn't really matter with such heavy makeup, don't you think?
Yeah, they say I look like a different person without my makeup.
That's why I wear it.
I have no self-confidence.
Look! You can see the morning market.
It's so crowded.
I'm going on ahead before the good stuff runs out, OK?
Welcome! It's freshly made.
Atsuta-san!
I'm very sorry for your loss.
It was so sudden.
She was so full of energy...
Mom, is this what you wanted?
That's right.
This was the bread that Oto-chan liked.
When she came, she would get the freshest bread...
...and always sit right over there.
Welcome, how's your sister?
Char?
- I guess I'll take four. - Thank you.
- The big ones. - Got it.
Do you want to have char?
They're the favorite of a guy I know.
Takaiwa Accounting Firm
Mama!
Kaito!
What is it? Hold on.
- Come on, hurry up. - Wait—I'll give you the kara-age.
Papa!
Here you go.
Dad?
You didn't give the char to your friend?
No...he was out.
I'll make tempura then.
The trick to bringing the best piping-hot tempura to the table…
Let's see...
OK.
Are you alright?
Yeah.
I'll go get some medicine tomorrow.
Then I'll head back to Tokyo.
It doesn't seem to be going well with my mother-in-law's helper.
I wasn't able to find a reliable person.
Yuriko...
Leave that to your husband's family.
But...
It's not just Hiroyuki-kun.
It's him and another woman.
You should start thinking about your new life.
New life?
About what you'll do from now on.
Alright, we'll do it!
We'll have a big 49th day party!
Really?!
We'll do it!
We'll have a grand party—I guarantee it.
- We'll start getting ready tomorrow. - Roger!
Let's see...clean up the yard, then the walls, then repaint...
- Hey, Imo! - Coming!
This desk is a mess.
Yuriko, you help us too.
Hey, Yuriko!
Aqui! Ei Aqui! Aqui!
Yuriko!
I wanted to meet you!
Espera ai! Yuriko!
I called him.
Otomi-sensei worked part time at the auto factory.
Sim. Otomi-san... did a lot for me.
He'll help us with the manual labor for the 49th day party, right?
That's...well...
I'll do my best.
But...desculpa.
Ah...sorry.
Before that day...going back to Brazil.
My grandfather's birthday.
Can I help until then?
Ah, well…
Hold on a second.
Dad...
Is this...?
Sim! From Otomi-san.
It still runs?
Yes! Proper maintenance.
What's your name?
- Harunosuke. - Harunosuke?
Ah...espera ai. Err...how should I say it?
I'm a third-generation Japanese from Brazil.
But "Harunosuke?" What's with that name?
Haru! That works, doesn't it?
Haru...Haru!
Imo...the long one.
- This? - Yeah.
Thanks.
Haruuuu.
Imo!
Cut it out, cut it out.
Hey, hey. Listen...
Hey, Yuriko! Cheguei!
Came to pick you up.
That's OK. I can get back by myself.
I can't ride with someone I don't know.
Scary? Me?
It's not that, but...
The window?
Sim. Sim.
Open it?
Shout?
Call the police if I'm scared?
Come on, Yuriko.
Yuriko. Nao. Nao. Disappointing.
Hm?
Saw a picture.
White, long-sleeved kimono. Pretty.
You were very beautiful.
When did you see a picture like that?
Otomi-san showed it to me.
You were beautiful. Bonita. Bonita. Bonita.
Anyone would be prettier when they're young.
Nao. Nao.
Tail. Not cool.
Tail?
Not cool. Not cool.
Tail, tail, tail.
It's none of your business.
It's your phone.
Thank you.
Sorry, I'm busy right now.
Huh?
You don't say.
Please wait a moment.
I saw your father with a cooler in front of my office.
I went to meet him, but he left in a hurry.
Could you apologize to him for me?
Excuse me.
How's that?
- Great. - Thank you.
Awesome!
How is it?
Yuriko! Bonita! Tanova!
Nova nova nova!
Nova?
Young!
Let's go for a drive.
Did you say go for a drive?
Sim. Good weather.
Sorry, but I want to hurry up and get home.
Feel bad?
It's not that...
Let's go shopping then.
I'm not going.
Let's go!
Are you joking?
Your father asked me to.
Vamos!
Boa tarde.
Yuriko!
Matching uniforms for everyone.
We're back!
Wow!
You scared me!
Aww, I wanted to surprise you.
I kept sending Haru emails to buy time. We did our best!
Thanks.
This is from all of us. Atsuta-san played a big part.
Sim. Sim.
- Hooray! - Hooray!
- Viva! - Viva!
My father went to take char to someone, right?
Yeah, but they were out.
- Viva! Va Va Va - Viva! Va Va...
- Viva! - Viva!
Hey, Yuriko!
Don't shout like that all of a sudden, Atsuta-san.
You don't have to do that, Yuriko!
Don't yell.
I'm not yelling!
Well then, try adding "meow" to the end.
Like "don't do that meow" or something. How about it meow? Meow?
What are you talking about?
If not "meow", then how about "ya know?"
I refuse.
I refuse, ya know.
Hey, don't drip paint on the plants.
Keep going! Keep going! Delicious chirashizushi.
Here you go. Sorry for the wait.
Holy crap!
What's so crappy?
Tasty. Holy crap.
"It's delicious" is fine.
Alright! It's delicious.
Yeah, delicious.
Good.
Are your arms sore, Yuricchi?
Hm? Have you made this before?
Yeah. Keep fanning and fanning the hot vinegared rice.
Keep going, keep going.
Should I make it for the service?
It's not a service. It's a big party.
Right.
What kind of food and drinks are usually served?
Was it written on the recipe card?
Well, the only thing it said was "everyone has a big party."
I was thinking... What kind of entertainment should we have?
Can you do anything, Yuricchi?
Dad?
Nothing for a memorial service.
What about you, Haru?
I'm only good at eating.
How do you know such a difficult phrase?
I'm good for nothing.
Did you learn that from Otomi?
Nope. Factory worker.
Do they tease you at the factory?
Well then...what should we do for gifts?
I heard a story about a guy who was plodding around loudly.
Thump, thump, thump...
A plodding guy?
I think there's something about that guy written in her personal history.
That's great. We can make copies and hand them out.
Personal History
What's this?
Let me see.
Blank.
What was she doing?
She must have had trouble with the beginning.
Oh, look.
"Footprints Book"
When a girl left Reborn House, Otomi-sensei would always give her a Footprints Book.
It's exciting to see this.
Three days before she died.
It must have been her last photo.
Otomi-sensei was able to fill these up with other people, but couldn't do it for herself.
Well, let's all do it for her.
Then make copies and hand them out?
What would you do with something like that?
Well, how about putting up a chronological chart?
When I worked at the library, we would sometimes make chronological charts...
...and put them up on the walls.
How about it?
There's nothing before you two got married, but I guess it can't be helped.
Isn't there something?
Trips, injuries...anything would be fine.
Hm...
Oh, that's right. I'll go look through your photos.
Excuse me.
Otomi...
For you to marry someone like me...
Aww, they're blank.
I guess the life of someone with no children will have more blank spaces.
What about the picture postcards she drew?
Otomi-sensei liked those more than photos, right?
Oh, that's no good.
Why not?
She would have mailed them all.
I have some back at home in Tokyo.
Really?
I'll go and get them.
Don't go back just for that.
I plan to hire a divorce attorney.
I won't see Hiroyuki-san.
Well, take Imo with you.
I'm not a child anymore. I can go by myself.
Right?
Tokyo...
Amazing! What a ritzy area.
Takaiwa
Is this it?
Yeah.
Um...
Your mother-in-law would like to see you.
Yuriko-san...
You're back?
No...
You'll be leaving again, right?
We drove you away, didn't we? How terrible.
I wonder how it came to this.
The other woman is having a baby.
I think this is for the best.
That's not true.
That's not true, Yuriko-san.
Why did this have to happen?
Mom...it'll be OK.
You'll forget about me when you see the baby's face.
Yuriko-san...I have a favor to ask.
Could you take that envelope to Hiroyuki?
The people renovating the house are billing for things that don't need to be fixed.
But he still hasn't come to get it.
Um...
I wasn't planning on seeing Hiroyuki-san.
Don't say that. Please.
If you could just take it to his office...
But...
Moko!
Come here.
Sorry about that.
Yuri!
Come here for a minute.
What is it?
Look. Cute, huh?
What's this?
I plan to keep it.
What should we name it?
You bought a dog as a replacement for a child.
Huh?
You'll make do with a dog?
It's not like that.
It is.
You're giving up, huh?
Since I can't have a child, you'll take care of a dog instead, right?
No, that's not what I plan to do.
Look, I've just been feeling down lately, so...
So you got a dog.
I...
I don't want a dog.
I'm sorry. I'll take it back tomorrow.
Go on in.
There you go.
I'm sorry.
Yuri!
Sorry to keep you waiting.
You had your hair cut. It suits you.
Thanks.
This is the first time we've been apart for so long, huh?
Yeah.
I wanted to be apart. You understand, right?
Ayumi-san lives right here?
She decided to move here on her own.
I see. That makes sense.
Why are you two meeting in secret?
Um…my mother-in-law asked me for a favor.
I'm just dropping off this renovation catalog and then I'm going home.
What renovations?
I didn't make any plans.
I did.
Why would you renovate someone else's house without asking?
It's not someone else's house.
Hey, don't get mad.
I just wanted to put my touch on it since I'm going to live there.
Isn't that OK?
Hey, don't throw it away.
I never said we'd live together, did I?
What are you saying?
You don't want to break up with her?
Um...I'm going home.
Wait a minute. We're not done talking.
I'm done.
If that's the case, then send the divorce papers.
I've already given them to Hiroyuki-san.
Huh?
She's lying, right?
We can't get married if you don't divorce her.
Hey. Hey. Come back to my place.
There are a lot of papers to sign.
Where's your greeting, Kaito?
That dog...
You brought it here.
Your turn.
I won't sign it.
Why not?
Because getting divorced should be up to Yuri and I.
I don't want to be forced into it by someone else.
Is that so?
This is because of Kaito, isn't it?
What?
You'd rather Kaito wasn't here, right?
That's alright. His father can have custody. OK?
We'll do something like that. OK?
Stop it!
Don't talk like that in front of him.
Let's go Kaito-kun.
Where do you think you're taking him?
Give me a call when you're done.
Kaito-kun...do you always play by yourself?
Your mom tells you to play outside when she has a friend over, doesn't she?
How did you know that?
It was the same at my house.
My mom always told me to go outside when she brought a man over.
What?!
You shouldn't be surprised.
Women who have children aren't always good mothers.
Say, Kaito-kun... Are you hungry?
Let's go get something to eat.
Yeah, let's go.
Let's go.
There you go. All clean.
Here you go.
Can I eat it?
Of course.
What the hell are you doing?
It's dangerous for him to eat foods on a stick like that.
Are you OK?
You shouldn't give small children foods on a stick, right?
Papa!
1978, Age 36: - Met Ryouhei Matsuta - Hot Pork Bun Master
Is that you, Yuriko?
You came home?
What do you want?
Sorry for being so loud.
That's quite a voice you have.
Uh...this must be about turning down the marriage meeting.
That's right. I came on Tamako-san's behalf.
Won't you accept this?
What is it?
Look inside.
Dress-up Doll
Wow!
Thank you.
I'll walk you to the bus stop.
Um...
It was her face, right?
Her face?
Right. If it wasn't to your liking...
- It wasn't that... - It's OK.
Please tell me the truth.
It that's what it was, then I'll accept it.
No, it was...
Her age?
No.
Then...
Because she didn't have any relatives?
Not that either.
So...
Why did you refuse after only seeing her photo? You didn't even meet her.
I didn't meet her. To refuse or not...
I'm sorry.
I...
I didn't come here to complain like this.
I think it's better not to have this conversation.
Honestly, I wouldn't have been able to tell Tamako-san.
I was just worried.
Worried?
I lost my parents in an air-raid.
Only my grandfather and I survived.
So I didn't really know my mother.
Hm.
To tell you the truth, I've given up on getting married.
I'd love to be a mother. Even if it's not my own child.
I'd do my best.
That's what I think.
But because I didn't know mine...
Do you think someone like me would be a good mother?
I don't know.
I didn't have a mother either.
I see.
You'll be OK.
You're a good person.
Or rather...
...a great person.
A wonderful person.
Would you...
...like to go to the zoo with my daughter and I?
Yes.
Atsuta-san?
What are you doing? Are you sick?
Ah, Imo. How did it go in Tokyo?
Is Yuriko alright?
Yeah, but are you alright?
Yeah...I'm fine.
Nice night.
Yeah...
So white...
- Hey. - Hm?
What does "Hot Pork Bun Master" mean?
You thought you and Otomi-sensei met during a marriage interview, right?
We didn't?
Nope.
You first met at the neighborhood association's summer festival.
At that time Otomi-sensei and a colleague from the senior citizen's home...
...were running a charity stand.
Hot pork buns during the hot, hot summer were a tough sell.
How about a pork bun? They're delicious.
Would you like a pork bun?
These look good. I'll take one.
Thank you.
Thanks, coming right up.
Careful, it's hot.
Delicious!
Delicious! One more.
Sure, thank you.
One pork bun, please.
Thanks.
Your loud voice was a big help.
The pork buns were selling so well.
Thank you. Please wait a moment.
What?
Otomi never said a word about that.
Maybe she was saving it?
"That was when I fell in love with you."
"So I lived a very happy life. Thank you."
That's definitely what she wanted to say.
Idiot.
To die without mentioning something so important.
How careless.
Really?
It may be unfortunate that she wasn't able to say it herself...
...but it wasn't careless at all.
Listen to me.
Otomi-sensei was really, really happy.
Welcome back.
I just saw Imo.
What is it?
You pasted the picture postcards.
This must be the life of a woman without children.
Blank.
It's fine like this.
- Otomi… - Why?
To have a blank chart like this... I feel bad for Okka.
I'm going to fill it up completely.
Hey, isn't there anyone?
Someone she knew when she was young.
Her parents are gone, but maybe she still has some relatives...
But there has to be someone, right?
In her whole life. Someone.
Keikouen Senior Citizen's Home
I'll show you around.
Satomi-san, you have visitors.
I'm not sure how much I can tell you.
Anything would be fine.
I still don't know much about my mother.
It may be too late, but I want to hear about her life.
Is that so...
Oh, please.
From when Otomi-san was a child...
...she had to look after her frail grandfather...
...and she said she never had a chance to go out into the world.
So even if she wanted to talk to someone...
...maybe she didn't have anything to talk about, huh?
She was finally free when her grandfather died, but...
...she wanted to stay and work.
"The idea of leaving is frightening."
I suppose that was natural.
Always tied down by her grandfather like that...
Oh, that's right.
These recipe cards… This one.
This is from Otomi-san's life, isn't it?
Otomi-san always said...
"In case I become a mother, I'll take all of the everyday things that I wasn't taught..."
"...and write them down so I don't forget."
But they were just written in a notebook back then.
They've become lovely drawings.
She certainly put her heart into these.
Please don't be offended.
For the 49th day service...
Inviting the Reborn House members... Well...
But if by chance they met my mother...
People would prefer to hide that period of their lives?
It's best for them to forget about Reborn House.
Why is that?
It's a take-off board, isn't it?
Like a springboard for a vaulting horse.
We're that springboard.
It's better not to remember after you jump with all your might and clear the boxes.
To overcome your past with self-confidence and run straight ahead without looking back.
But, isn't it sad to be forgotten?
I'd be lying if I said it wasn't.
If you really think about it, that's just the way it is for people, isn't it?
Everyone is a springboard for the next generation.
It's the same as a parent raising a child.
But...for me...raising a child...
Me too.
And the same for Otomi-san.
Do your best!
That's what Otomi-san would have said, right?
What'll we do if we go to all this trouble and no one comes?
Don't worry. It'll be packed.
C'mon, Atsuta-san.
Start thinking about the menu if you're not doing anything.
Croquette Recipe
Croquette Sandwich!
Want to make croquette sandwiches?
I don't want them! I'll never eat them again!
Scary! Add "meow" to the end.
Meow, meow...
Otomi...is that you?
It's you, isn't it?
That's right.
The way you cook and clean is exactly like her.
You're Otomi, right?
You came home? Hey, Otomi!
Wait, w-what are talking about?
No, you're not her.
Then why'd you start talking like that all of a sudden?
Imo-chan.
What is it?
Look.
That's me, that's me.
I wrote "Imoto", but it turned into "Otomi."
"Imoto"..."Otomi"..."Imoto"...
"Sachie Imoto"..."Otomi"
Why was someone like you asked to do this? I don't get it.
Right?! Right?
Me too, me too.
I've been wondering why it had to be me.
But Otomi-sensei...
...was probably worried that after I left Reborn House I'd wander aimlessly again...
...and make the same mistakes.
After all, I didn't have any reason to be here if I didn't take this on.
There was no point in renting a cheap apartment in this town.
There was no point in finding a part-time job in this town.
But now I've realized...
I can get a normal job.
I can have a normal life.
Gave Imoto a reason to be here.
What are you doing down here?
Dad was looking for you so you two could go shopping.
Sorry, but...
Can't go yet.
Saying goodbye to Otomi-san first.
By floating a paper lantern?
Yes. My neighborhood in Brazil... Full of Japanese people.
Really? That must be why you're familiar with Japanese traditions then, right?
Traditions?
Ah, hmm. Let's see...
You learned about Japan from your grandpa and grandma.
Yes. And my older sister. Can't speak Japanese.
But good at making Mikasayama.
Mikasayama? What?
Oh, red bean pancakes?
Right, red bean pancakes.
Festival treat.
Even in faraway Brazil mothers pass down red bean pancakes...
When I go back to Brazil...
What you taught me. Teach everyone.
I didn't teach you anything.
You...speak beautifully.
Beautiful Yuriko's beautiful Japanese.
Really? Thanks.
I want to thank you.
"Don't shut yourself away."
"Go outside. Go see many faces."
Huh?
Otomi-san said it.
So giving you my car.
I...
...had just arrived in Japan.
No friends. Teased.
Alone. Homesick.
Always in my apartment.
Otomi-san said "Take the car and go see many faces."
"They won't all be laughing faces, but..."
"...they won't all be crying faces."
So, Okka said that...
Yes.
So I went out in the car.
Many different people.
Some unpleasant people, but...
But. Many interesting people.
So I became happy.
Now it's your turn.
But...a car...
Have a license?
Yes, but...
Then you can do it!
Be well.
Are you leaving already?
Go back and see everyone first.
Bad at goodbyes.
Your father probably hates them too.
But...
What are you doing out here? Where's Haru?
Well...
He's gone?
He's gone.
Is that so?
He said he's bad at goodbyes.
We'll have sukiyaki tonight.
OK.
Otomi Atsuta's Big 49th Day Party Information
No, I'm first. Hurry up.
Hey, sit down, sit down.
Ryou-chan...what's all this?
Well, uh...
I'm sure it is.
Ryouhei, you're changing everything, huh?
No priest, no sutras. Oto-chan's spirit will lose her way.
It's not like you don't have the money.
No, this is what Otomi wanted.
Come on, let's drink.
Then we can take a look at everything.
What are we supposed to be looking at?
Well, all of this...
I haven't seen Yuri-chan's husband since we talked.
Have they decided to get divorced?
Don't be so blunt, Tamako.
Divorcing without children is hasty, isn't it?
I don't know if she couldn't, didn't, or wasn't allowed to have a baby...
But maybe she'll be happy without the troubles of children.
Sis, every time you speak...
...it's something rude about Yuriko not having children or not being able to.
Can't you stop it?
What's rude about it?
Do you understand how worried all of us are about your family?
Ritsuko and my Akemi too.
When we send New Year's cards to your family we won't include any photos of the children.
Mom...
You'll include your articles on gourmet food for people with glycosuria though, right?
For Ritsuko-chan and Akemi-chan to be worried about us...
Is your daughter sick?
Seems like it.
What!?
Everything I've said for Yuri-chan's sake was not just complaining.
Holding this weird memorial service...
Aren't you ashamed?
That's enough!
Most people would agree with what I've said.
It's just common sense.
The difference is that I'm saying it plainly.
I said that's enough.
Here, have some pork buns. They're hot.
I was just lecturing your father, Yuri-chan.
Aunt Tamako...
I certainly don't have any children or grandchildren in my family.
I can't experience the joy or pain of having a child.
It's...really unfortunate.
But Aunt...
Don't you think I can find happiness or sorrow even without children?
I don't know. I don't think I can know.
In that case, please look out for me.
I'll...find out.
But you're such a lovely...
Please have some pork buns.
And much more alcohol.
It may be unconventional, but this was Okka's wish.
She wanted everyone to have a big party for her 49th day.
A big party?
This? Unbelievable.
This isn't a joke. Good grief.
You're going home, sis?
Wait.
Sis!
Please wait.
Please help yourself.
There's more coming.
Thanks.
Thank you.
That was ridiculous.
Excuse me.
Oh! Welcome!
You're being loud again, Dad.
Atsuta-san, add "meow" to the end!
Sorry about that. It must have been a surprise.
Yuricchi? Darling Atsuta?
Just like the recipe drawings.
Right?
- Come on up. - Excuse me.
Please.
Are you Mika-chan by any chance?
The Mika-chan who made croquette sandwiches with Otomi?
Here.
For me?
This is from Otomi's own hand.
Otomi-sensei's last Footprints Book...
Ah, I made these.
Thank you very much.
What are they?
Croquette sandwiches.
They look delicious!
Something delicious is here!
Here you go.
Something delicious is here!
Um...
Is it alright if I add myself to the corner of the chart?
Don't bother with the corner.
Write it in big characters right in the middle.
Thank you.
Taught Mika how to make delicious croquette sandwiches.
If we're writing, then I want to as well.
I'll write about serving her curry udon in the restaurant.
- I'll do it too then. - Here, write.
- You write too. - Alright, I will.
Please.
She gave me a charm when I had exams.
Sorry about that.
Don't be.
"Even though it looks like I added too much sauce..."
"...croquettes soaked in sauce cool down and taste better."
It's the same. This is Otomi's croquette sandwich.
I...want to sell croquette sandwiches to help save up for a station wagon.
Otomi-sensei's croquette sandwiches.
Excuse me!
Welcome!
Come on in.
Hello!
Whoa! What a huge Footprints Book!
I want to write too!
There's a pen here. Everyone come and write.
Oh, it's been a long time.
Welcome. Make yourself at home.
Are you all Haru's friends?
Haru?
Never mind that! Sit, sit, sit.
Thank you very much.
Hello.
Wow, it's been such a long time.
Hello.
There's an open spot. Please have a seat.
Otomi Atsuta's Big 49th Day Party Information
The doughnuts are cool.
I'll help out too.
King of Snacks! Doughnuts!
Hurry up, everyone.
Don't be shy.
You're naive, Ryouhei.
Parties are supposed to have singing and dancing, right?
Ritsuko...music!
OK!
Hey, don't just sit there. Up, up!
All of you move your feet. Stand up! Sing! Dance!
We're sending the departed off, aren't we?
Ryouhei, the party's ending soon, right?
Let's give Oto-chan a flashy memory to take to the afterlife.
Hm? Look!
Come on, you guys dance too.
Let's dance together.
Oto-chan...
Making me meddle until the very end...
I'm amazed by your girlishness...
Your foolishness...
Hey, Ryouhei...
This song is for the one departing.
You have to dance too.
Otomi-san, obrigado!
This was a good party, Ryouhei.
Go ahead and finish it.
Everyone...
Thank you so much for today.
Thank you.
Thanks. Great job everyone.
Well, that's it.
Bring that, Ritsuko.
Thank you!
Please help put the furniture back if you can.
Obrigado. Tchau.
Thank you very much. Goodbye.
Thank you.
Take care.
Huh? Imo-chan!?
You're so cute!
My makeup ran and it was too much trouble to fix.
Don't wear such thick makeup.
Yeah...
It's sudden, but I've decided to go home for a visit.
To your mother?
Yeah.
She was always a shitty person, so I never thought I'd see her again, but...
Where is it? Is it far?
Imo-chan!
Coming!
I'm off.
Hurry up, Imo!
When are you leaving? Hey!
Dad...
Wait up!
It would be great if we could be takeoff boards too, wouldn't it?
Imo! Do your best!
You're scary, Atsuta-san!
You'll be OK! Believe in yourself!
So scary!
Scary! Add "meow" to the end.
It's full...
Completely.
This is Okka's...
My mother's life.
No more blank spaces.
I wanted to come for your mother's 49th day service.
But I couldn't go in...
I'm so sorry.
Cut it out!
Yuri… I want to start over. Please come home.
I took on the responsibility of becoming a father...but it wasn't enough.
I'm nothing without you.
I'm begging you. I ended it with her.
Please give me just one more chance. Please.
And the child? What about the child?
Yuri...can we decide together?
The child...the child is the most important thing.
But I want us to be a husband and wife.
Whatever we decide is fine. I just want to do it together.
Don't you think you're being selfish?
I know it's selfish.
It's beyond selfish. I'm disgusted with myself.
But still I...
I want to grow old with Yuri.
Please!
You've got to be kidding!
Go home.
Dad...
Let's go back to Tokyo together.
Dad...
Go.
But...
It's your life.
You don't have to worry about me.
I'll be fine.
Take this with you.
This is a memento.
You should keep it.
This means it's for you.
This is the only white one.
Yuri-chan, look, look.
Yuri-chan, look.
She's my beloved daughter.
Please take care of her.
Alright, hurry up and get out of here.
Ready?
Yeah.
Starring:
Hiromi Nagasaku
Renji Ishibashi
Masaki Okada
Fumi Nikaidou
Taizou Harada
Keiko Awaji
Based on a novel by Yuki Ibuki
Screenplay by Hisako Kurosawa
Music by Yoshikazu Suo
Cinematography by Ryuuto Kondou
Directed by Yuki Tanada
Translation and Subtitles by nitroblast