Look that way!
Everybody loved Socks
She was famous for never
losing at Look that way
She's famous around here
Come, look that way
Because of it
She brought in patients
Look that way!
You're amazing at this!
Akari
Try her against this dog,
Okay?
Dog versus dog?
It might work
Okay
Your best challenger yet
Go! Go!
Right
Here's a tough rival, Socks
Look that way!
Socks is still champ!
Your dog is so smart
How'd you teach her that?
Socks, you're great
Come on!
- Come on! - Come on
Look that way!
It's okay, do it again
Look that way!
Something wrong?
I was just
remembering an old friend
What? Are you crazy?
Remembering a boy?
Welcome
They sell garments there
Is this your dog?
Yes
Take your time
Thanks
Good, it fits you
What's Socks doing?
She's admiring herself?
What a narcissist
She's fond of
finding photos of herself
What are you doing?
Stop that, Jiro!
What are you doing?
So cute
You're of high pedigree
Don't embarrass yourself
Silly dog
A new image?
Hey, a rainbow
How old are you, Socks?
We've been together so long
I forgot your age
Are you shrinking, too?
Maybe I've grown bigger
We've grown up together
Hello, Socks
No way!
What is it?
The friend I told you about
Is he a guitarist?
Thanks for coming
- Thanks - Congratulations
Congratulations
Thank you
Congratulations
Where's the backstage
Go after the concert
What if he sees you?
It could throw him off
and he'd hate you
let's go
The concert will begin soon
come on
Please be seated
No photos and recordings
Let's go
Please come in
Come on, hurry!
Hurry
Hoshi?
Akari?
What a surprise!
How've you been?
Congratulations
Thanks
Sit down
You've really changed
I have?
I see myself every day
so I wouldn't know
Your own recital!
How amazing!
Thanks
What's it been? 10 years?
Sorry I didn't make it
to see you off
I was waiting
I found your note
So you did come?
Not in time, though
You angry?
Of course not
Good
I'd completely forgotten
Can I see you afterwards?
Here
I saw him hug you
Foreigners do that
It feels great though
Really?
Yes
For my last piece
I'd like to play
a favorite from childhood,
Pachelbel's Canon,
Socks
Long time no see
Great to see you
You are a big girl now
Really?
Look that way!
I won!
She lost!
When we were little
We walked with Socks
Recognize this?
It was Mom's
How does it look?
Socks, supper!
Come
Come and get it!
Today's our graduation
Dad will walk you, okay?
Socks
Go away!
I'm all dirty
What shall I do?
Take it to the cleaners
No time for that
Can't help it
Socks, you bad dog!
I'm all dirty!
Here we are
You are so lucky
You took Jiro!
He's called Shohei now
Shohei?
You're always changing names
Poor thing
You don't mind, right?
Look at me
I didn't train Socks right
She's a good, honest dog
Always climbing into my bed
Who? Hoshi?
Socks!
I can't go anywhere
Hoshi invite you somewhere?
To his CD recording in Tokyo
He invited me
And?
Dad's going to a conference
I have to stay home
That explains your mood
Bad mood
Having a dog
is so confining
they're like family
But at least they can talk
come
I'm home
Welcome back
Why's she inside?
She looked sad
Stop spoiling her
Go back!
Go back now!
What's wrong?
Are you mad at Socks?
This
Look at this
Socks did that
That's no big deal
Sure it is
Let me tell you
All she has is you
However
I've sacrificed a lot
I don't want to live like this
It's me
Hoshi? How're you doing?
I'm great
So how was the recording?
I knew you had talent!
After veterinary school
And landed a great job at
the Asahikawa Zoo
I had to leave home
When I was a girl
What the vet said on TV
influenced me a lot
Socks, good girl
I'll see ya
Take care, Socks
Look after Dad, okay?
Well, I'm off
Bye
They're losing their habitat
due to global warming
In 50 years, polar bears
might become extinct
Glucosamine for arthritis
put it in these dumplings
Just like that
enough for now
I know
separate the servings
Okay
I was told to first
get to know the animals
I'm Akari, how are you?
Okay?
It's just
But it'll take some time
How do you do
You missed
That tiger would've eaten you
Look closely
That's how it's done
you try
Work was hard, but fun
surrounded by animals
Come and try it
There're things to consider
I forgot the time
I thought of Socks
less and less
That was pathetic
Keep practicing
Yes
Akari's not coming home
Really
She's busier than her dad
Let's go get a drink
Here Snacks
It's ironic, isn't it?
I used to be the workaholic
neglecting you and Akari
Now it's the reverse
We're the forgotten ones
Are you lonely?
I'm sorry
We used to come here
for a beer often
This is Hoshi
I can't talk right now
Please leave a message
Hello? This is Saito
I can't find Hoshi
So I'm calling
I'd rather you didn't
He needs to concentrate
I'm home
That's strange
You said you weren't coming
I changed my mind
Hi, Socks!
Bugs will get in!
You seem down recently
Hoshi hasn't called
On tour again?
I don't know
His cell phone's off
he doesn't return my email
If I call him at home,
his mother tells me not to
Really? How rude!
Want me to go
tell her off?
Don't do that
Don't make things worse
I would do that
You're right
Is that burdock?
Chop some cabbage, will you?
OK
Have you seen Hoshi lately?
Anything to do with cabbage?
An ex-colleague examined him
A medical exam?
He asked for my advice
About what?
He had an accident
What?
A minor traffic accident
The operation went well but
But what?
His finger motor skills
can't recover fully
It could be psychological
Dad?
Could you take over?
Hello!
What'll we practice today?
Yeah
What'll we practice
You have to start young
Music education
needs time and practice
You have to melt into it
Just like that
We will practice
Yes?
Hoshi?
Sorry to barge in
You okay?
I tried to call
I have a bad headache
my fingers are not nimble
they say I need rehab
But I know better
I've trained for years
for my achievements
Even with rehab
they can't recover
How about this?
Forget guitar for a while
Let's do something else
Go for a walk?
I'm not in the mood
don't know what to do
All I have is the guitar
Nothing else
Sorry, can I be alone?
How can I help him?
Even Socks can't help me
But without you, my neck
Would still be stiff
Right?
Please, Socks
help me again
Is it fun?
Come in
Come, bite it
Okay, go on
Socks
To Saito Akari
Akari put you up to this
Right?
Hello
I'm Saito
Akari?
Long time, no see
Nice to see you again
How can I help you?
Can you look after Socks?
She helped me before
I feel that Socks is
capable of healing a heart
You mean a therapy dog?
Yes
I know she can help Hoshi
Truth is
I debated
sending him abroad to study
And making guitar his life
Now he's suffering
I share his pain
For me,
it wasn't an accident
It was talent
He didn't have enough
To be honest,
He loved taking care of Socks
let him keep her as before?
Yes, please
Hi, Dad
Join me for a drink?
I think I will
Okay
Just for you, Socks
Come here
That's amazing, Socks
You remember this
There are lyrics, too
If you're lost you can look
And you will find me
Time after time
Listen
He's singing
and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch
And I'll be waiting
Time after time
If you fall I will catch
And I'll be waiting
Time after time
If you fall I will catch
And I'll be waiting
Socks, what is it?
Thank you
You are such a reliable friend
So strong and mature
Without really knowing
You're already older than mom was
Socks
Forgive me
I'm sorry, Socks
I've only been able to
think about myself lately
And I've treated you coldly
But we will be
best friends again
Let's go in
Can't climb up?
Come
Come on
You okay?
I didn't see Socks lately
Socks was getting weak
Chow time!
Have you waited long?
It's your turn now
Come eat
Come on, hurry
Come on
Come hurry
It's festering, could be cirrhosis
We'd better take a sample
Give her some ampicillin
Prepare five days' worth
Have Tanaka feed him
Yes
This is Nagano
Happy Birthday!
To a decade of friendship! Hoshi
I have about ten years
So make every moment count
Every moment we're together
Hi, Dad, it's me
How's Socks doing?
Oh, Akari
she's been sleeping a lot
Let me hear her voice
Okay, Hold on
Socks
Akari's on the line
Come, Socks
Socks
can you tell it's Akari?
Are you well?
I'll come see you soon
Socks
We'll be waiting
Dad?
You never call my cell
What's up?
Socks can no longer get up
I know you're busy
but can you come home?
Is it bad?
I can't say
I have an operation
I can't get away
You might be too late
You promised, remember?
I know I did!
You're a doctor, you know
You're right
I do understand
We'll talk later
I'll look after her, don't worry
I'm hanging up, cheer up!
Saito
you can go home
But
You'll just get in the way
There'll be another chance
Now go!
You'll be seeing Akari soon
Hang in there
Because of you,
Akari was never alone
She grew up happy
Thank you
I'm here!
Socks
Get up
Socks
Akari do you remember
your 10 promises to Socks?
10 Promises between us
Is this Mom's?
Listen patiently
to what I have to say
Did I do that?
Trust me
I am always on your side
You truly have been
Play with me a lot
Now that I did
Don't forget
that I have feelings, too
Let's never fight
If I don't obey you,
I have a good reason
You have school
and friends
But I only have you
Stay my best friend
We must get along
Forgive me, Socks
I'll only live about 10 years
make every moment count
every moment together
never forget our life together
When my time comes
please be by my side
Akari
Don't! Don't go, Socks!
Don't leave me!
Listen to me
There's still so much
I want to tell you!
I never thought 10 years
would feel this short!
Not long ago
You were just a puppy
Socks
Come on
Don't make it hard for her
No
If I stop talking to her,
She'll die
socks...
don't go!
Socks
Thank you, Socks
For being by my side
"Socks"
Akari
What's this?
Look!
She loved photos of herself
I wondered where these went
It's a letter
Addressed to you
How are you, Akari?
While Socks is alive,
She could replace me
she'll look after you
But...
She'll not live as long as you
So when she goes
I will become the wind
Remember you said...
I was like the wind
Next time a wind blows,
think of it as me visiting
With eternal love
Mom
Hoshi is studying
to be a composer
Nope Absolutely not
I'm not making a speech
at your wedding
don't even think about it
I'm not asking you to speak
can I ask you something?
What?
It's bothered me for some time
For looking after me...
you gave up your dream
I'm sorry
Lest I should be lonely...
You quit your job
a prestigious university job
All for my sake
Your life was confined
Akari
my life hasn't been
the least bit confined
You're a vet so you know
Doing research in a university
is not a real doctor
I feel so happy to be able
to live with you
I learned to cook an omelet
I have my own clinic
I listened to my patients
By doing those things
I know how to be a man, a doctor
Living a full life
That is great
You really think that?
Can I talk like a bride now?
Please don't
From my childhood to now...
Thank you for everything
The pleasure's been all mine
Mom