I don't want you leaving me.
Let's start our love for real.
I'm glad.
Mom, your boyfriend's up!
Good morning.
Hey! Welcome home!
Welcome home!
Haruta? Are you crying?
No, I'm not crying.
I was just thinking this is kind of nice.
Okay, now let's take one last deep breath.
Gently open your eyes.
It's okay.
That's right. You're going to be okay again today.
Yes.
I'm okay.
What do you think, boss?
This is amazing!
It's so relaxing!
Isn't it? Oh, here.
Thanks.
But are things that hard for you?
For you to want to find something to help you relax.
It's hard really being in love. It's tiring.
Like, right now we're working on saying whatever we want to to the other person.
But Shizuka and I have completely different weapons.
Weapons?
That's right.
Like, Shizuka's got this machine gun that goes rat-tat-tat-tat.
But all I've got is a single pistol.
And it's all I can do to make it go bang once in a while.
There's no way I can win!
I see.
That's how it is for guys, boss.
Huh? Is it?
Yes.
And isn't it cool? Like in a western?
I mean, fighting with one pistol.
But you know, I'd want two pistols at least.
Otherwise, I'd be spending...
...all my time hiding from the machine gun like this,
and I can't pop my head out to shoot, right?
If I had two, I could be like, bang bang! Bang bang!
But if we start shooting it's like BRR-RAT-TAT-TAT-TAT-TAT-TAT!
They go all out.
It's better that we stay hidden.
Is it?
Yes.
You know how in a movie,
no matter how much they shoot at him, the hero never gets hit with a machine gun?
Yeah, yeah, yeah. That's right.
But in reality, every single bullet hits.
Then you die!
But in love, you're not allowed to die!
No matter how much you get hit by the machine gun,
you have to keep living on like a zombie!
That's scary.
It's like a horror movie!
Yes.
Love is a horror movie.
Seriously?
Anyway, what are you fixing?
A music box?
Oh, yes.
Miyako-chan just brought it over suddenly and was like,
"Haruta."
"Fix this."
"I said fix it!"
That's pretty close.
Thank you, sir.
Okay, let's have breakfast.
Is a Texas-style breakfast okay?
Thank you.
A conversation is like an ace in tennis?
You know...
...how a conversation's supposed to be like playing catch? Toss!
Or like a rally in tennis? Whap! Whap! Whap!
In our case it's like volleyball, right?
Smack! Smack! Smack! Like that?
Shin's doing his best, but...
But he only hits back once in a while.
I keep serving and it's like... Ace! Over and over again.
I see. So you win, huh?
I want him to return and ace me!
Whack! Whack!
Is that okay?
Maybe you two aren't compatible?
I don't know.
It's ready! It's ready!
Time for freshly cooked rice!
Wow!
What do you think?
Aren't I great?
Look at that.
It smells so good.
You've been making a lot of Japanese food lately, Shizuka-san.
You're right.
I really want to master it.
I mean, I'm Japanese after all.
I want it to taste just like mom makes.
Huh? Is this what mom makes?
Maybe not these days.
What's it like at your home?
I don't know. I haven't seen her in ages.
You said she lived in Tokyo, right?
Yes.
Well, if you don't want to talk about it, you don't have to.
Huh? That's not it at all.
My parents divorced when I was a kid.
I didn't get along too well with either of them,
so I went to live with my grandpa.
Well, he died, though.
But I loved him.
But I wasn't particularly unhappy or anything.
My life with Grandpa was really fun every day.
I don't want to blame everything on a complicated family life,
or let anyone else do so.
I like that about you, Miyako-chan.
Thanks. Thanks.
Okay, let's eat.
Okay. Just like mom makes.
Let's eat.
Enjoy.
What is this?
Hey, Miyako-chan.
How old is your mother, by the way?
She was born in 1970 I think...
No way.
How old would she be now?
Forty-five.
Really?
Isn't that kind of young?
Yeah, I guess she had me when she was really young.
If she's forty-five, then that means...
You realized, huh? Damn it.
Wait, wait, wait.
You're the same age as my mom, Shizuka-san?
The same age?
I guess so...
Seriously?
So you've never told women what you're thinking?
I'm not good with fights.
And you know, I don't know if I've got any confidence in myself.
I'm worried I'll say something boring.
Boring?
Maybe not boring...
Normal?
I mean, that's what I am, right?
You are?
You're not normal at all. You're interesting, I think.
That's not true, Haruta-kun.
It's more like I only say things that are very obvious, and it's funny because...
...they're so far off from what everybody else says.
Is that how you thought of it?
My mom's really odd.
She's very free-spirited.
She would always tell me I'm normal.
And that I needed to live a more interesting life.
Maybe it was in my second year of middle school?
She asked me, "What will you do when you're finished with middle school?"
And I said, "Maybe I'll go to high school."
And then she said, "Huh, that's pretty normal."
I thought to myself, "Is that no good?"
Normally parents are really conservative and the kid's like, "Get lost!"
"I don't want to be a parent like that."
Like the kind of kid who'd race around on a stolen motorcycle?
Yeah, that.
I was a little jealous of that.
My family was the other way around.
That's just how my family way.
"Everybody, stay on the straight and narrow,
and do what you're supposed to."
And I didn't manage to stay on the straight and narrow at all.
And I made my parents really sad.
Even after I was all grown up.
I see.
Everybody's different, aren't they?
Yeah.
Oh, Haruta-kun.
I've got some candy.
Here you go.
Thank you.
It's so peaceful.
For some reason,
when it's peaceful, I get scared.
Farewell,
Takashi.
Farewell?
The real world is better after all, right?
It's so peaceful today.
Fumi-san's not here.
It's peaceful.
Something awful's going to happen.
It's the calm before the storm.
I'm scared.
I hate the time I spend scared like this.
I just want that awful thing to happen.
No, I don't want it to happen.
I'm thinking too much.
Thinking too much.
I'll take a break.
Okay.
Excuse me,
do we have any music boxes?
I want to see how they work.
Do we?
We do, we do, we do!
This way, I think.
Thank you.
Come in!
Welcome!
This is it.
I'm back.
Welcome.
Oh, Haruta!
Mom!
That's your mother?
Oh, hello.
These are for you, everyone.
What are you doing here?
I came!
What do you mean you came?
Strawberry Gyoza Dumplings.
I love those.
You're lying, right?
No, I think...
...this "let's say everything we want to say" thing you two are doing is weird.
That's not what love is, is it?
It's not something you work at, right?
Is that something that's wrong with me?
I always start thinking about this stuff.
This should be this way, and so that has to be that way.
Is that too much pressure? Is it annoying?
Yes.
It's too much pressure. It's annoying.
Men run away from that stuff.
Oh, jeez...
But that doesn't mean anything coming from you.
You're right.
Too much pressure, huh?
Just wait. I'll take you home with me no matter what.
No pressure. No pressure.
Shin, what's going on?
Hey!
Hello!
Look, look, look.
This is amazing. It's so cool.
Isn't it?
You're here to visit Ishihara-san in the hospital?
Yup. And I thought I'd check in on you while I was here.
You look like you're doing well.
Oh, yeah.
How long has it been?
Since you were at your last job, maybe?
I see.
I'm sorry for worrying you?
Hello there!
Would you like some coffee?
Oh, I couldn't...
No, go ahead.
Thank you for everything you do for my son.
Not at all!
Haruta-san is doing his best!
His absolute best!
The boss asked me to look after him, you see.
Yes, the boss did!
The boss did, huh?
That's right.
So if you're worried about anything involving Haruta-san,
you can ask me.
I see!
Where is the boss?
He's not planning on coming in today.
But he lives really close!
And Haruta-san lives there, too.
I see. Very close, huh?
I'd love to go introduce myself to him.
That's right!
I'll take you there!
Let's go!
No, no!
I don't think today's a good day!
I've still got work to do.
And...
Haruta-san, your mom's here.
Please take the day off.
That's right. Go home.
It's fine.
You've been left to me.
Okay, I'll explain things to you, ma'am.
Thank you.
It's coming.
The storm is coming...
Crazy For Me
Episode 8
Hey, hey, hey!
Why don't I show you around Kichishouji?
It's rated the No. 1 town people want to live in!
It's a very stylish town.
It'll surprise you!
That stuff doesn't matter.
Let's go.
I want to see where you live.
And I want to meet your boss.
Oh, no.
Um... Want to ride a boat?
Oh, but I'm scared of the carp...
Oh, the zoo!
They've got elephants! Elephants!
Haruta, is there something you don't want me to see?
No, it's just... a little hard to explain, maybe?
Which way is it?
This way.
Man, that was heavy.
Thanks, guys.
It was really fortunate that you two happened to be passing by.
No, no.
It's important to bring things home.
You're right.
Yes.
But what is this thing?
I don't know.
But you can hear it, right?
It's saying, "Thank you for taking me home."
That scared me.
That's Haruta-kun, right?
No, he's still at work, isn't he?
I see.
Who is it then?
Don't push me!
You go ahead of me! You're younger!
No! No!
Keiko-san?
What are you doing here, Keiko-san?
Didn't you break up?
Listen, Mom...
Mari-san!
Shin!
It's been so long!
It's been forever!
This is my mom!
Bon soir!
When did you get back to Japan?
Just now.
What's going on? What's going on?
What's happening?
The storm has come.
Chaos has returned.
Let's have a party. A party!
I don't get it!
No, that's not it.
You look like you're carrying a lot of irritating burdens.
Marry me!
You've got me, right?
Should we start our love, too?
And that's basically what's going on.
Right?
Yeah.
Got it, Mom?
Not in the slightest.
So you're Shizuka-san now, Keiko-san?
Yes.
I'm sorry it's complicated.
And you divorced Haruta,
but you live under the same roof with him now.
But you're dating Shin-san here?
Yes.
And you're seeing this girl?
No.
That's not the case.
It's not?
We almost got married, though.
Don't make this even more complicated.
We even filled out the paperwork!
We did not!
You did that on your own!
If she did it on her own,
that means that she sees you as a man.
No, no, no.
Not at all.
What do you mean not at all?
Because it's true!
Not now!
I don't get it!
Is this what's going on in Japan these days?
Is this normal?
No, it's not.
It's not normal.
It's not?
I'm sorry, Mom.
No.
Isn't this kind of nice, Shin?
Is it?
It looks interesting!
It looks fun, right?
Yeah.
It kind of feels like old times.
When was it again?
Like young people in 1969 or 1970.
It does?
Yeah, it was called a commune.
That's right. Love and peace!
That's wonderful!
Love and peace!
Peace!
Love!
And peace! Peace!
You okay, mom?
Don't worry about me. Continue.
But I don't think I...
What's wrong, Shizuka-san?
We'll be right back.
What's wrong?
What do you mean what's wrong?
What's going on here?
Don't ask me.
Shizuka?
I just kind of froze.
I don't know who I'm supposed to be today.
Whether I'm supposed to be Haruta's ex-wife or Shin's lover.
I don't know!
It has to be confusing enough for Haruta's mom for his ex-wife to be here,
and she's probably looking at me smiling in the arms of another man,
and wondering what the hell's going on.
And I mean, even if she was my mother-in-law, we both got along great.
She was really nice to me.
You're right.
You know, I can tell.
Haruta's mom seemed really nice. She's cute.
Like this?
Um... So you're the boss's mom?
Oh, me?
Thank you for everything you've done for my son.
Um, well, from what I just heard,
your son brought him home?
Oh, that's just what he does for everything.
Maybe he brought this home, too.
Um, this isn't much...
Sake?
We make it at home.
It looks delicious.
Oh, thank you...
It is good!
Let's drink it together.
Oh, no, I...
Um...
Maybe I'll have just a little.
Just a little.
But as Shin's lover, I'm a little uncertain.
I mean, that's the person I absolutely would not want to meet suddenly, right?
Your lover's mom.
You need to make preparations.
Right?
You don't want her to hate you, right?
You want to leave a good impression, right?
But being there with my ex-husband and his mother...
I want to cry!
I've already got enough handicaps.
I'm divorced. I'm older than him.
You're right.
Don't worry.
Mari-san won't worry about those things.
It's not that simple.
I can understand that.
Shin's mom is really great.
She's so free-spirited.
Thank you.
She sounds like an interesting mom.
What should I do?
Emphasize being the boss's lover.
I'll handle my mom, okay?
Got it.
Thanks, Haruta-kun. Sorry about this.
No, not at all.
Shizuka-san.
It's okay.
You're wonderful.
Thank you.
It's hard to believe you're the same age as my mom.
Is now the time to say that?
What? The same what?
It's nothing.
Japanese sake is so great, isn't it?
I need to get going.
Yeah?
Yeah. Your dad's waiting.
I just wanted to see your face.
I see.
Keiko-san?
Yes.
Um, Mom...
I never got a chance to apologize,
and that's always bothered me.
So I'm happy I got to see you.
I'm sorry for the trouble Haruta caused you.
Oh, no...
I really loved you.
So I was really sad when you divorced.
Thanks for being so nice.
Hey.
What are you doing, Haruta?
You need to apologize, too.
Now?
Me, too?
I-I'm sorry.
No, it's okay...
Ootake-san.
Oh, yeah.
Take good care of her, okay?
Make her happy.
I will!
Mom...
Miyako-chan?
Yes?
I'm not sure I understand what's going on,
but please take care of Haruta, okay?
Oh, of course!
Leave it to me!
Please don't leave it to her.
She left it to me.
Thank you.
Thank you for everything!
No, thank you.
Yeah, this is great!
I haven't seen anything like this in ages.
It's like a Japanese soap opera.
Isn't it?
It's so weird.
Yeah.
Love and peace, right?
Leave and peace!
Is Dad doing well?
Yeah.
Well, he's older now.
At least come and let him see you once in a while.
That's all it takes.
Yeah.
You need to think about yourself.
Sorry for being a son like this.
Me, too.
What does that mean?
I have no idea what's going on,
but it looks like you're having fun.
Yeah.
I'm glad.
The people there don't tell you that, do they?
That you should do this, or that you should do that.
They don't say that to you, right?
Yeah. Maybe.
That's good for you right now.
Yeah.
I'm really sorry.
You don't need to apologize to your parents for anything.
As long as you're doing well,
your parents are happy.
Yeah.
I do think that Keiko-san and you make a good couple, though.
Don't say that.
And she's Shizuka-san now.
You're right.
Yeah.
What about you?
Keiko-san found someone new.
You should, too.
No. She and I are in totally different positions.
She should quickly forget about
the bad things that happened and be happy.
But I'm different.
I see.
Then what about Miyako-chan?
Are you listening to me?
She's kind of cute.
We don't have a lot of kids like her around where we live.
Yeah.
But it's not like that.
Yeah.
I see.
Then what about the girl at the furniture store?
No way.
She's a good person,
but she's kind of too good of a person.
They're all good people, actually.
But, Haruta...
What?
I know you're having fun,
but are you going to be okay around all those intense people?
Oh...
Actually, I think it's easier for me...
...because they're so intense.
Is that how it works?
Sure is.
Oh, right. We made these pickled plums at home.
You liked them, right?
Thanks.
I'm back.
Welcome back!
Your mom make it back okay?
Yeah.
Sorry for all that.
No, it's fine.
This is kind of amazing.
Kinda...
Really?
You really are free-spirited. Wow.
You may be like me, Miyako-chan.
Really?
That makes me happy!
But I can tell.
You have the same scent as me.
The scent of a no-good woman, right?
Right!
You think so, too, right, Shin?
I do, yeah.
Miyako-chan.
Want to be my daughter?
Really?
Please do! Please do!
It's ready!
You look like you're carrying a lot of irritating burdens.
You've got a lot of excess things in your brain.
But at heart, you're surprisingly conservative.
And normal.
You're the type of person who could never go on a big adventure, am I wrong?
Um...
Sorry.
Why are you apologizing?
Oh, no, um...
I'm not a free spirit like you or Miyako-chan.
And as you say, I really am irritating.
I think so myself.
I always worry about what the people around me think of me,
but I don't want them to think that's what I'm thinking, so I pretend I'm not,
which just restricts me even more.
I'm the exact opposite of a free spirit.
I'm realistic, conservative,
and so maybe I'm not right for Shin-san...
But that's...
But that's why I like you, Shizuka!
I like that. What are you talking about?
It's fun because it's irritating.
And it's interesting.
And it's kind of exciting.
I feel fulfilled,
like I'm fighting the good fight.
We're perfect for each other.
That's right.
I love girls like Miyako-chan.
She's just how I used to be when I was younger.
But that's why Shin can't handle you.
Um, what does that...
I'm Shin's natural enemy.
When somebody like me is around, it wrecks him.
Mari-san?
It's my fault, though.
Because I'm like this.
I'd always say to him,
"You're so normal," or "That's boring."
In the end, I think I put too much pressure on him.
That's why he ended up forgiving everything.
So what he needs is the exact opposite of me.
The type of girl I'm not good at dealing with?
The irritating type.
I knew from the minute I saw her that this woman would be irritating.
That I could never be her friend.
Um, well... um...
So please take good care of Shin.
Please. The two of you have a boring life.
Release him from being free and interesting.
Huh? Um...
What? What? What?
I don't know why this doesn't make me happy.
You aren't?
Shizuka, I'm sorry.
There's no need for you to apologize.
It's your mom that I'm not sure...
Shin needs somebody who can get angry about boring things like that.
That kind of makes me mad.
Good! Good!
What's with this snack? It's irritating.
Huh? How..
Now, now, now...
You're in the way, Haruta.
I'm not going to know how it's irritating unless you tell me.
Mari-san.
Is that why you try to stay away from me as much as you can?
Of course not.
That's what I'm talking about when I say irritating.
Now then...
My boyfriend is waiting, so I'll be on my way.
You're leaving already?
Yeah.
He's French,
but he's here in Japan on business, so I tagged along.
And I thought it might be nice to see my son's face for once.
I see...
Shizuka-chan, be as happy as you're capable of being.
As much as I'm capable of being...
Thank you.
I'll be as normal and happy as I'm capable of being.
You'll be just fine.
Leave it to me!
Haruta?
Yes? Just "Haruta"?
I don't have anything to say to you, really.
Oh, yeah.
I'm glad.
Miyako-chan.
Mommy!
See you around.
I've got a feeling I'll see you again somewhere.
Yes!
Love and peace!
Okay, I'll be taking this.
Not a bad choice.
I'll walk you back.
No, no.
I don't want my son walking me back.
Don't treat me like an old lady.
A tout!
Shizuka, let's keep at it.
Yeah. Thanks.
That made me happy.
Oh, wait.
There's something I just have to say right now.
This is a really nice mood right now.
Is that okay?
Yeah. I'm saying it anyway.
Anyway?
Saying what?
Shizuka-san's actually the same age as my mom!
I see.
You bitch!
Oh, jeez, you ruined the nice mood!
This is so fun!
Allo, cheri?
I said I'd be staying at my son's place for a few days,
but I changed my mind.
Can I head over there?
Okay, okay. A tout!
It's hard being free-spirited.
There's no turning back.
What is this uneasiness I feel?
I feel like I've screwed something up without realizing it.
Screwed up...
I understand.
Nothing actually happened.
Maybe I should tell him he just got drunk and fell asleep?
Oh, but I don't want to tell him.
I can't tell him,
but I have to tell him, I guess.
But not yet, I guess.
I made a huge mistake!
I sent Haruta-san's mom to the boss's house.
Shizuka-san lives there!
But his mom doesn't know that!
Oh no! I have to go there now!
The boss's house? I'm going, too!
I have to talk to him!
It feels like something's going to happen!
Okay!
Excuse us! Excuse us!
Oh, what's up, everybody?
Are you okay, Haruta-san?
What?
Um, boss...
I need to talk to you, man to man.
I see. Okay, let's go in the back.
Yes.
You, too, Haruta-kun.
Me, too?
You want to stay with the girls?
I'll go.
Thank you!
Seriously?
With Kayako-san?
That's right.
What are you going to do, Ryou?
Isn't that what he's here to talk to you about?
Oh, I see!
Um...
Did you like her?
No, it was Fumi-san that I liked.
Really?
Yes.
But she only loves people who she can pity.
But she can't pity me, so she won't even talk to me.
And I'm actually in a really pitiable situation right now, right?
I'm finally in a state where Fumi-san would talk to me, but...
But I can't tell her.
She'd hate me.
It feels sad, but at the same time, kind of not.
It is sad.
Ryou, I'm sorry, but I don't get it at all.
I'm sure.
Don't say that. Think with me!
What would you do, boss?
That's what I'll do.
Seriously?
No, no. I think that's dangerous...
Please, boss.
Let me see...
What do you suppose Ryou-kun's talking about?
Me, probably.
Why do you all have this "No way in hell" look on your faces?
No, no. I mean... right?
Right?
It's true.
It's about me.
Or rather, it's about what happened with me?
Money problems?
Oh, is that it?
Did you lend or borrow?
It's not money!
It's a problem between a man and a woman.
Why are you looking at me like that?
It's true!
Actually...
That's right.
So I'm sure he's talking about me.
I can't believe something like that happened without me having any idea...
Man, that guy will sleep with anybody.
That's why you can't trust blonds.
Want me to go punch him?
Don't!
Because...
Seriously?
Why do you look so incredibly doubtful?
Oh, I just don't know about this.
K-Kayako-san!
Yes?
Please...
Please marry me!
Well, Kayako-san?
All right.
Okay.
You did it, Ryou!
More chaos, huh?
I'll have you fixed soon.
Come to think of it, I haven't seen her around lately.
I guess it doesn't matter.
Um...
Um!
No. That's not it. No.
But!
They're all weird!
Everybody around Hayama Miyako is weird!
Well, I'm weird, but they're weirder!
And now I'm in love with one of them.
What's happened to me?
But I kind of think it's nice.
They're broken,
but it's kind of nice what they have going on, I think.
Am I in the minority?
And where am I heading? And what should I do?
What do I do now?
I'll extend my time.
It's done.
I fixed it.
Oh, Haruta.
Perfect timing.
It's done.
It's perfect.
Seriously?
Wow! Thank you, Haruta!
It was nothing.
Okay, let's go.
Quick.
Go where?
Just come on.
Where? Where?
Hurry up, Haruta.
You walk slow.
I'm struggling with you!
And there's all these rocks, so it's hard to walk!
And where are we going?
It doesn't matter, does it?
It does!
I want to know where we're going!
I'm scared when I don't know what's going on!
I don't know how to handle it.
I don't like it when people ask me,
"Are you free today?" without telling me why they want to know.
Just tell me!
Please!
Over here!
I'll take you to my secret base.
Huh?
Are you a third grade boy?
This way.
The house where my grandpa and I lived.
It's still around?
Yeah.
Nobody lives there.
Here.
Looks like they're tearing it down soon.
I see.
Yeah.
You can't do that.
It's okay.
No, it's not!
Miyako-chan!
Hurry!
Oh, no...
Hurry, hurry.
What are you doing? Hurry!
Miyako-chan!
No...
I lived here with my grandpa.
For a long time.
It's a wonderful house.
Isn't it?
But it's going away.
My grandpa lived here his whole life.
Isn't that amazing?
It is.
And this was always with him.
I want to bury it with him.
Huh?
It doesn't feel like my grandpa's in his grave.
It feels like he's always been here.
So...
...help me.
Okay.
I came here when I was ten.
I lived with my grandpa here after that.
And then one day when I was nineteen, I came home and my grandpa was dead.
I loved him and he just left me so quickly.
Everybody's like that.
Everybody I love leaves me.
It's always like that.
You've got me, right?
I can take the place of your grandpa.
Am I not good enough?
I promised not to leave you alone.
Wouldn't it be okay?
We're not lovers, and not married,
but isn't that okay?
We're both broken people,
so let's be together.
Really?
Really what?
You won't leave me alone. You'll stay with me.
Really.
Then if I fall in love with someone?
It's okay, even then.
Then if I end up in a relationship with them?
Then you wouldn't need me anymore.
Then you'll be with me until then?
Until then.
Why are you so good to me, Haruta?
Because I'm Haruta.
What?
I don't know what that means.
Neither do I.
Then since is all getting to be such a mess,
should we begin our love, too?
Okay?
No.
Why?
Let's not get caught up in the moment and fall in love anymore.
We should stop.
Haruta...
Because...
Because you just said it, didn't you, Miyako-chan?
Once your love works out,
it's the beginning of the end.
I don't want that to happen.
I don't want it to end.
I don't.
Haruta...
Thank you.
Oh, no...
Hey, what are you doing there?
Crap! Haruta, run!
Hurry!
You can't go in there!
Sorry!
Wh-Wh-What was that?
There it is! "What was that?"
Hey, what was that?
There he is!
Just kidding! Just kidding!
What was that? What was that?
I'm getting married!
You proposed? Or did someone propose to you?
Congratulations!
I don't like that. It doesn't make sense!
The wedding is canceled.
It's hard getting married at this age.
Am I okay with this?
This isn't good!
I'm going to tell you how hard marriage is for a guy.
It's going to take a long time.
This drama is a work of fiction.
Will you listen anyway?