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Taipei, Songshan Airport
8 Lane 108. It should be somewhere near.
It could probably be that this place is a morning market.
It becomes quiet and lonely in the afternoon,
as though there are no places to eat.
Although I'm not hungry now,
once I find a location, I have an indescribable want to find something to eat first.
Hey, since I stumbled upon this place,
although they do not sell food that has sensory evaluation,
but everyone evaluates the CP value (Cost-Performance ratio) to be very high,(on-screen text) Addiction Aquatic Development - a new concept marketplace housing aquamarine products, supermarkets, themed restaurants and home aesthetics.
especially Li Tun Sushi.(on-screen text) Established over 20 years ago, it intends to restore vitality to the fish market and have the new generation experience an atmosphere of bustling interactions.
Heard that you had to wait for several hours before you could eat.
Forget it. I will be fine after meeting my client later on.
So it's decided. You'll be my dinner tonight!
♫ Oh! Let it be. Oh! Let it be ♫
♫ There's a lot of words that cannot be said clearly ♫
♫ It's up to here. It's up to here ♫
♫ Leave behind those secrets I don't have the courage to speak out ♫
♫ Our story lies in the food ♫
♫ Oh! Let it be. Let it be ♫
♫ Let it be ♫
♫ Breathe, breathe ♫
♫ Attentively listen, Attentively listen ♫
♫ Cherish, cherish ♫
♫ The story lies in the food ♫
The old man who follows his timetable
Hm...
Looks like I'm still late. I better apologize to them well.
How come no one is answering?
I better give them a call to see.
Is there someone here?
Uncle Li, I am Wu Lang from Wu Lang's store.
Two bowls and two cups.
Two old bags.
I guess we can only see these types of bag in the movies.
It seems Uncle Li is the type to remember the old times.
But his double pairing displays make it feels like there is only one person living here.
It will be better not to be too curious about someone else's family.
Why is the other plane model not here?
So many white shirts!
Looks like Mr. Lee is someone who likes to wear white.
Mr. Lee's schedule.
Looks like Mr. Lee does the same things every day.
If it's Wu Lang's timetable,
then it would be: business, meals, business, meals.
Come to think of it, my life is quite simple.
After lunch, it's a 1/2 hour nap, and then tea time.
His appointment with meshould be at the time when he has his tea.
But how come he's not here?
The coffee table is neat and tidy. There are no water stains.
Which means he hasn't made tea today.
Nothing should have happened. Uncle Li dropped the cellphone.
It's pointless to be anxious over this.
It's better to take the route he usually goes on, have a look for him before speculating any further.
So, I'm going to the park to feed the stray dogs
and then eat some sweet tofu pudding.
And after that, watch the planes in an open space.
Boss, can I ask if Uncle Li came by today?
He sometimes comes here.
Matching expectations, he went on this route and had come over here.
But he didn't eat beancurd today and left in a hurry.
I don't even know if I should leave a bowl for him to eat.
However, I was all sold out.Even if he wants to eat it, he can't.
Boss, give me two bowls of sweet tofu pudding.I'll take it to go.
Okay, what would you like to add to it?
I'll have one with red beans and taro balls.
And the other bowl, add whatever Uncle Li usually adds. I'll take it to him.
Okay.
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According to the travel itinerary, he should be here watching planes.
But I've never met Mr. Lee before,so how am I going to find him?
BR
White shirt?
It's the same white shirt that was hanging by the window to dry.
It must be him.
16:45 NH1180
Taipei Songshan to Haneda Airport, Tokyo:
17:05
Mr. Lee.
Hello, I am Wu Lang.
Wu Lang from Wu Lang's store.
Are you Mr. Lee Bo Nan?
I'm so sorry. I was supposed to meet you at 1:30, but I was late.
When I got to your house,you had already gone out.
I followed your daily schedule and managed to find my way here.
Yes.
What you said was right.If I'm not at home,
if you wanted to look for me, you could just follow the schedule to find me.
Look, I brought some sweet tofu pudding.
I heard from the boss that you haven't eaten it yet.
How about we eat it together?
Okay.
Did you know that the planes here once flew to America?
45 years ago,I was standing here...
watching an airplane fly to America.
It flew away.
This afternoon, I had a dream.
I dreamt that that airplane flew back.
So that's why you came straight here?
I'm probably groggy.
Why would that airplane fly back here?
I waited too long and I've become muddle-headed.
Oh right, Uncle Lee.
Today, when you invited me over here, what did you want me to help you find?
Sure enough the model plane is a pair.
That's him.
Sorry, Uncle Li. You might have been mistaken.
The work my business does is to help locate things. We aren't able to help locate people.
But if you must have this done, I can help you find a private investigator.
You got it wrong. I'm confused. I'm looking for this one.
I originally had two model planes sitting on the shelf.
But one day, a black cat came in and ran off with it.
In the past, the elderly have said that when a black cat enters the room, it brings death.
I don't believe that.
Ever since that day, I haven't been able to sleep well or be at peace.
Taipei, 1964
Why are you wearing a white shirt again? You're really not worried about what Aunty will say?
Why don't you wear one, too? Besides, I've got a good relationship with my dad's Tian Xiang Fei Zao (Crystal Soap) Factory.
I'll ask him to send Mrs. Li more blocks of crystal VP soaps.
I certainly am not going to wear couple shirts with you.
I wouldn't, either.
Guess what I brought with me?
A model airplane.
It's rare. I buy two models that are the same. Couldn't you be a bit surprised?
I'm so surpised. So happy.
We'll get one airplane each.
If later I become a plane captain, I'll make you be my co-pilot. How about it?
You don't like it?
Then what will you do in the future?
I'll probably do what my dad does and be a shoemaker.
Then I'll be your very first customer.
When you make your first pair of shoes, give it to me to wear.
But my father said that the meaning behind giving a pair of shoes means to send them to death.
Then forget it. But, I wanted to ask you…
What is it?
That skill where you only need to look up at the sky to know the schedule of the flights,
it's so handsome and cool. How do you learn it exactly?
I remember the times by looking at my watch.
What? You want to learn?
Give me your watch.
It's not like you don't have money to buy a watch.
I took my money and spent it on these model planes already.
But my dad said that lending a watch to others
is the same as lending your time.
If you don't return it back then what will I do?
Then I swear, if you lend your watch to me,
I will return it to you even if it kills me. Is that good enough?
- Lend it to me.- No!
- What are you doing?- Lend it to me.
I don't want to!
For you.
What is it?
The shoes are done.
You are not listening to your dad anymore?
I've already lent the watch to you. What difference does it make?
You've spend such a long time making one pair of shoes. Your productivity isn't very high.
You're always on the run. Of course I had to add a few more layers at the bottom.
From now on be good and don't run off.
Because I have someone who's captured me.
Hey! You two are standing so close. Where do I stand?!
Over here, over here!
321. America! We're coming!
When he left, he was wearing the shoes I made for him.
It was a beautiful pair.
My father said,
if the person you like wears the shoes you gave, they will leave you far away.
He'll go further and further away.
When I was younger, I didn't believe this
and sent him off like that.
It's funny, isn't it?
No. Uncle Li, I heard another saying:
if that person can wear the shoes you gave
then you two will definitely walk together.
Is that so? Thank you.
I hope so.
Then I'll be leaving first.
Uncle Li, when I find the model plane, I will contact you immediately.
Okay, thank you.
Good bye.
BR1247
BR1247 - from Songshan to Haneda Airport, Tokyo:
17:45
Sorry, sorry! So sorry that I bumped into you.
It's okay.I wanted to ask you,
where can I find this address?
You want to find Mr. Lee Bo Nan?
♫ I waited for your return. I waited for your return ♫
♫ I'm wishing for you to return. I'm wishing for you to return
♫ Waiting for your return has me yearning for you
♫ Why didn't you come back? Why didn't you come back? ♫
How I see it: it is to live in the moment.
Eating is the biggest issue.
♫ Not returning, spring will not be here
Li Tun Sushi. I'm coming!
♫ Cheeks are filled with hot tears ♫
♫ Swallows has already returned to the beam.(on-screen text) Li Tun Sushi - 'Li Tun', that is: standing to eat. It is commonly seen in Japanese dining experiences and has the primary hope of increasing the stream of people.
♫ The front courtyard spring flowers bloom for you.(on-screen text) and the 'area efficiency utilisation ratio'. Taiwan has gradually extended the meaning to 'enjoy immediately.'
This is your number.
Our main counter is at the front. I'll have to trouble you, sorry.
Thank you.
(on-screen text) Addiction Aquatic Development has 10 areas altogether. Through self-operated wholesales, the model of direct shipment from source,
(on-screen text)...checks on quality as well as transparent and reasonable pricing. Customers can purchase quality seafood at great value.
Actually, King crab also looks tempting.
But I already settled on eating at Li Tun Sushi.
I'll hold off.
(on-screen text) Addiction Aquatic Development Business InformationAddress: No. 18, Alley 2, Lane 410 Minzu East Road, Taipei; Phone: 00886-2-25081269; Hours: Mon - Sun 6:00 - 24:00; Website: http://www.addiction.com/#aquamarine_ct
(on-screen text) Customer reminder: cash only, first-come-first-serve, do not bring food from outside... also do not bring pets.
The longer I wait, the hungrier I'm getting.
But the more I'm like this, the more I feel like really want to eat Li Tun Sushi.
Hello. This way, please.
This seat is number seven. Below the table are drawers.
On the walls, there are hooks to hang items.
The sashimi is so fresh. A must to order.
Besides that, let's see what others had ordered first.
Pacific saury looks good.
And then,
Handmade sushi. It can be an assortment platter.
That bowl of soup looks pretty good.
But I can't tell what kind of soup it is.
Today we're eating fish.
Then I'll order a bowl of fish bone soup.
All are fish. Is that too...?
- This way, please.- Miss.- Yes?
Hello.
- One special selection of sashimi.- Yes.
- One salt-grilled Pacific saury.- Yes.
- Also, one Stand Up Handmade Sushi.- Yes.
-And one fish bone miso soup. - Sure.
Which one should I eat first?
I'll start with you.
Delicious.
So very delicious!
To be able to open a store in Taipei's fish market
with the market's freshest and the most abundant selection on his door step
as well as daily availability of seafood from abroad,
the owner must be a gluttonous eater.
This mouthful of freshness, delicious!
Each one of them looks like artwork.
If you come here as a couple, in order to consider the other side,
you have to use chopsticks to eat sushi.
But typically for eating sushi you're supposed to use fingers to eat.
Hand-rolled sushi has to be eaten fresh-made.
The rice is still warm, and the raw fish is cold fresh.
Taking it in one mouthful,
it's like I can taste the same-day freshness and the decades of experience of the master.
Just look at the Saury 's color. It's very delicious.
No wonder the Japanese Proverb says :" When Saury's season coming,
masseurs will lose their jobs."
Saury not only has delicious taste and also is very nutritious.
Even if you take big bites, you don't need to worry about your cholesterol going up high.
And then there's you:
The kind of feeling of cupping the soup in one's hands has an indescribably fantastic and warm feeling.
I don't know why it makes me think of the bowl of bean curd that was cupped in Uncle Li's hands.
It was clearly sweet and salty. There's no connection.
Let me try this soup.
It tastes good, but it's just a little bit salty.
If I eat this with rice, I think it will be just right.
Standing up to eat makes digesting fast. I feel like I can eat more.
I will have no problem eating one more King crab leg.
♫ I waited for your return. I waited for your return ♫
♫ I'm wishing for you to return. I'm wishing for you to return
♫ Waiting for your return has me yearning for you ♫
♫ Why didn't you come back? Why didn't you come back?♫
In the seafood world, King crab is God-level presence.
This size can be used as a weapon,
and this "lethality" for me is maximum.
Gourmet food really has a huge "lethality."
Delicious! Delicious!
Completely eating everything is respect for the food and chef.
The food where you wait for hours increases the value of the food itself.
Compared to food you don't have to wait for, it's much more delicious.
Time is magic.
My grandfather told me to bring you this.
But the watch stopped on the day he died.
Really?
What's your name?
Zhang Si Nan.
♫ Perhaps you feel my life is a little lonely ♫
♫ But I have someone I call my good friend ♫
♫ I flip through each of life's ordinary emotions ♫
♫ In my heart, I gather my most splendid sky that belongs to myself ♫
♫ Watching the crowd go to and fro, I'm a little curious of their story, ♫
♫ As I'm alone in the corner of the store, slowly tasting delicious food ♫
♫ Sometimes, a lonely person isn't necessarily unhappy ♫
♫ Happy and sad, near and far, possessing is gaining ♫
♫ You and me, a song, unable to chew it without regret ♫
♫ Regarding an individual's love, it's worthy when effort and heart has been put into it ♫
♫ Travelling through streets and alleys, sampling all the great flavors ♫
♫ Eating and drinking till we're satisfied. Everyday is a beautiful day. Hey! Hey! ♫
♫ No little sister to keep company is no big deal ♫
♫ Looking for the next stand. Bandits... ♫
♫ Are you full? Are you full? ♫
♫ Two cups of brown sugar syrup and a big drumstick ♫
♫ Are you full? I'm not, yet ♫
♫ We talk again after we've eaten. Don't worry about your waist ♫