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"Kasa wo Motanai Aritachi wa"
(Ants without Umbrella)
Episode: 03 of 04
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I'm a useless writer who lives as a modern-day hermit.
*It uses the term "hikikomori", refers to reclusive adults who withdraw from social life, often seeking extreme degrees of isolation and confinement.*
No, I just said it as if I am still a writer.
But I'm really sorry, Tateyama-san.
I can't write it.
You decided to say that?!
It's okay.
As your editor, I will take responsibility for expecting too much from you.
I said that to someone who had been helping me for years.
Here, I made a soup for your dinner.
This is your favorite, right?
I'm sure that Jun-chan can write again.
This may be difficult, but if you try..
Don't talk as if you know so much!
Get out!
I'm fed up with your talks!
I said cruel things like that..
I'm the worst!
I want to apologize..
I forgot to ask his phone number.
Oh!
It's stuck.
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*senpai (先輩) is an upperclassman or upperclasswoman, someone of a higher age, or senior; while and kōhai (後輩) is a protégé or junior.*
Wow, that is Kudo-senpai's story!
*senpai (先輩) is an upperclassman or upperclasswoman, someone of a higher age, or senior; while and kōhai (後輩) is a protégé or junior.*
Look at this: "Kudo Seiya". Senpai's name is written on it!
Oh, you're right.
I looked for it in all bookstores in Hitachinaka, and finally found it after my third search.
Thank you, Nezujii!
Because I will need more time to read this, I will let Jun-chan read this before me.
Need more time? It only has two pages.
Just read it.
Kudo-senpai is so cool.
He is only a year older than us, but he already got a literary award.
Nezujii, have you read "The Line of Delusion"?
I don't read it.
I get a headache whenever I read a book. It will make me die.
Done? - Yes.
The boy whose face looks unsatisfied, was me during my 8th grade.
*8th grade is equivalent to the second year of middle school*
Besides me, the boy whose face looks so happy, was my classmate. His name is Murata Keisuke.
He is the guy who suddenly visited me.
The city where I lived for 15 years, has nothing to be proud of.
It only has a gray sea, a wide street, and a big pachinko shop.
This sour-looking old man is Nezujii.
He is a fisherman who has his own fish shop but the citizens still call him as "parasyte".
Though he has bad reputation among the adults, somehow, he was always taking care of us.
As someone who was not close to my family, I have no other place to come but Nezujii's house.
So, how is that "delusion" story?
As expected, it's worth to be awarded.
His writing style is so delicate, there is no sign of excessiveness.
"The Line of Delusion" that received a literary award, is a story written by Kudo-senpai.
It's a suspense story revolves around a man who drove through Tokyo Highway.
Not like this city, Tokyo is so bright!
One day, I will go to Tokyo Highway and.. - But, the way he described Tokyo is too unreal.
Maybe, Kudo-senpai never goes to Tokyo.
Who cares?
It's a fiction, not a true story.
Moreover, Kudo-senpai has no driving license.
But he can write that kind of story. He is cool!
Shut up, are you a critic?! Shell.. Shwel.. Swivel.. Swivel..
Stop it! - Stop it, you swivel!
Swivel.. Swivel.. - It hurts!
Swivel.. Swivel.. Keep swiveling~ - Hey, kids! Don't play with my things!
It's okay.
Such delicious shells, I won't give it to anyone else.
Put more.
Nezujii has no wife or children.
He don't even join a fishermen unit.
He is always alone.
Maybe because he doesn't interact with his neighbors and his family, we can feel so free and comfortable with him.
Yummy~
That is obvious!
Eh, do you know?
In a faraway country, there is a creature shaped like this.
Its color is green.
It's called.. Iganu?
Yes, Iganu. - Iganu?
Yes, it was found 10 years ago in that country.
People say, it's so delicious and nutritious, and now it becomes that country's national dish.
*national dishes are part of a nation's identity and self-image.*
Oh, is it from the sea or from the mountain?
Not from both places. Around December, Iganu will come down from the sky, like the rain.
So, that phenomenon is called by "The Rain of Iganu".
Some green creatures shaped like this are coming down from the sky?
It's disgusting!
From which country?
That is a story I just made.
What? - Jun-chan, you're amazing!
What the heck?! I listened to you seriously.
What a fool! - Sorry.. Sorry..
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Yummy~
I want this!
Ouch, it's hot!
I'm first!
No, it's me. - Me!
[Theme Song: "Touch" by NEWS]
Refreshment is done!
Done!
Soon after the graduation ceremony, we will be 9th graders.
*9th grade is equivalent to the third year of middle school*
Time flies so fast!
Before he graduates, let's ask Kudo-senpai if he ever went to Tokyo.
Nice idea.
Exams are so troublesome.
But Keisuke will be fine, you're part of a soccer club.
You can go to high school by using your club's recommendation letter, right?
I don't know yet.
It's still good though.. I have nothing to be proud of.
What do you mean?
Jun-chan's story always sounds interesting, like your story about Iganu.
What? - You have a talent, Jun-chan.
Your story is interesting. Why don't you write something? Like what Kudo-senpai does.
But, I don't want to write a lie.
Then, write something real.
Senpai's novel is a fiction, but since he wrote it wholeheartedly, it is not a lie.
It becomes real.
What do you mean?
That time..
I was only focused on Kudo-senpai's name.
But I didn't realize the most important thing.
After we planned to ask Kudo-senpai, time flew by so fast, and the graduation ceremony was finally ended.
The speech from Kudo-senpai was so inspiring, as expected from a model student like him.
Yes.
It's so different than his "delusion-something". - It's "The Line of Delusion"!
Ah, look!
He is Kudo-senpai, right?
Yes.
What is he doing there?
Since he is here, let's ask him if he ever went to Tokyo!
Yes. - Ok.
Let's go!
Isn't he Takahashi-Senpai from the basket club?
Yes.
It's shocking, right?
You know..
I like Kudo-senpai.
Well, he is a good senpai.
*senpai (先輩) is an upperclassman or upperclasswoman, someone of a higher age, or senior; while and kōhai (後輩) is a protégé or junior.*
Not that kind of "like".
What?
If I like that boy.. I'm so strange, right?
No, you're not strange.
Why did Keisuke need a long time to read Kudo-senpai's two-pages story?
I just realized it.
"You're not strange."
I plucked up my courage to say that.
Though I actually felt disgusted when those two were kissing.
But, I don't feel disgusted by Keisuke.
Keisuke is still Keisuke.
But after that, I pulled my hand away from him subconsciously.
I was afraid.
It wasn't because of Keisuke.
I was afraid if all the times I have spent with him will change.
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That time, I didn't know what to do.
During the spring holiday, I spent all day thinking about it in my room until I finally decided to do something.
That was something that could help me understand about Keisuke.
It's embarassing..
After all this time, why you just said it now?
Are you okay?
What's happened? - Nothing.
Oh, it feels good..
Oh..
You're already a 9th grader, right?
*9th grade is equivalent to the third year of middle school*
How pitiful, what did you watch?
Shut up! Get out! - Get out? This is my house.
I felt embarrased for doing such things.
But if I did nothing, my friendship with Keisuke would be more strained.
*9th grade is equivalent to the third year of middle school*
In the 9th grade, I and Keisuke had different classes for the first time.
Hey! - Hey..
Tomorrow, the first session will be math..
Math? - It's boring.
I think, I will be very sleepy tomorrow.
Anyway, I will have a match with the 8th graders this sunday.
I will come to watch you! - Really?
Though I was feeling very confused, Keisuke acted as if nothing happened.
He tried to live his life, alone.
Since I didn't want to meet Keisuke, I often skipped classes and stayed in Nezujii's house.
About 3 km.
Really? - Are you sure?
Jun!
Oh, hello..
What do you want to buy?
Just wanna read some comics. How about Keisuke?
I was just running. It's hot, so I feel thirsty.
I'll leave first.
See you..
Let's go!
Keisuke is so cool.. His body is well-shaped.
If it's Keisuke, I may like him.
You're kidding, right? - Why?
Well, it's impossible.
Hey, what did you say? - What?
You shouldn't joke about such things!
What are you doing? - Shut up, move aside!
I was so stupid.
Beating them wouldn't solve anything.
[Theme Song: "Hikari no Shizuku" by NEWS]
What's happened to your face?
Nothing.
You are so hopeless.
Why did you fight?
Nothing.
I was so vexed.
You were vexed?
Youngsters these days..
They often beat people around them when they are vexed.
They should think more about their feelings.
The reason why they feel so vexed is not because they are angry..
But, because they are sad.
Actually, the root of anger is sadness.
Right, I'm not angry.
I am sad.
Because of what Keisuke said, that day.
Because I can't understand Keisuke who likes a boy.
Because Keisuke likes Kudo-senpai, not me.
Nezujii, don't you feel lonely?
I have never felt lonely.
You misunderstood something.
When someone feels so happy, that feeling will have an end.
But when they feel sad, that feeling can last forever.
That's why, you shouldn't be sad in the first place.
You just need to accept it as something that already happened.
You have a talent, Jun-chan.
Your story is interesting. Why don't you write something? Like what Kudo-senpai does.
Just like that city, I had nothing to proud of.
[Theme Song: "Hikari no Shizuku" by NEWS]
The first person who said that I have something to be proud of, was Keisuke.
The reason why I decided to be a writer, was more likely because of Keisuke's words.
Now, I should go to that place.
To that gray sea.
"Kasa wo Motanai Aritachi wa (Ants without Umbrella)" is a live-action drama based on a short-story collection written by Kato Shigeaki (NEWS) who also wrote "The Shibuya Saga" novels: "Pink and Gray", "Senkou Scramble", and "Burn".
"Kasa wo Motanai Aritachi wa"
(Ants without Umbrella)
I feel so filthy. I'm the worst!
I am a bit jealous with Jun and Keisuke's relationship.
What are you doing?!
The days I've spent with you are irreplaceable.
Those times are so precious.
I can never forget you.
Presented by NEWS Fans Indonesia for personal purpose only. Support NEWS by buying original CDs, DVDs and goods :)
"Kasa wo Motanai Aritachi wa (Ants without Umbrella)" is a live-action drama based on a short-story collection written by Kato Shigeaki (NEWS) who also wrote "The Shibuya Saga" novels: "Pink and Gray", "Senkou Scramble", and "Burn".