Come on!
What'd you mean?
That was yours!
No way! It was yours.
This is my side. That's your side. The ball is closer to you.
Look. The ball fell there.
See? There's the mark.
Right here.
Okay! Okay!
If you insist, we'll say it's my fault. I'm so sorry.
Boy, you're a bad sport.
That's my line.
I just can't get along with you!
That's my line, too!
Thank you for everything.
See you.
Go straight to the train station.
That was a good game.
We ended up winning but we're locals so we're pretty good.
You can't underestimate the ocean breezes, too.
They can't be beach boys if there's only 1.
Written by Okada Ewa
Theme "Forever" by Sorimachi Takashi with Richie Sambora
SORIMACHI Takashi
TAKENOUCHI Yutaka
HIROSUE Ryoko
HIRAIZUMI Sei
Mike Maki
INAMORI Izumi
English Subtitle By NIPPON GOLDEN NETWORK
Energy, communications and transportation are the 3
components that support our economy here in Japan.
Without effective transportation, the economy cannot grow.
Mr. Suzuki's looking really sharp, isn't he?
Because this is the project he originally developed.
If there're no questions, I'll go on.
Department head?
Looks like that vacation made you a new man.
Can you tell?
I didn't mean sunburn.
You really got me out of a bind.
This is just too much responsibility for Munaki.
I wanted to see my work through to the very end.
One more push and your work will be done.
Then, we'll let the site team take over.
Why didn't you have Mr. Kaito do this when he was here?
Be quiet.
Why didn't you stop him from going anyway?
What're you saying?
He was a customer.
What kind of minshuku owner would stop a customer
from leaving when he wants to go?
But still...
Listen, Makoto. This is where we live.
But customers come here to relax and then they go home.
They come here so they can go home. That's how it is.
I know that, but...
But the other one is an exception.
An exception?
Like a piece of driftwood that landed on our beach.
Excuse me!
Do you work at this minshuku inn?
Do you have any vacant rooms?
Please give me your bags.
Minshuku inns are the best in the summer, aren't they?
I have customers!
Get out there.
Hello!
Welcome.
You're all so pretty.
I'll go get the rooms ready.
Mr. Businessman's room.
You're working really hard.
I want to wrap this up as soon as possible.
The pictures from my trip came out.
Want to see?
No. I want to finish this.
Then, I'll leave this here.
Work hard.
Sakura?
You're welcome.
It's summer vacation!
Summer vacation's here!
You're such a kid!
What's wrong with that?
Yusuke would rather go to school, right?
Why?
Because he can see you there, Makoto.
Will you keep quiet?
Remember what he said? "Makoto belongs here!"
"Please don't shut the minshuku down!"
Both of you should come over later.
We'll celebrate the first day of summer vacation.
I'm home!
Summer vacation's here.
Go to Tokyo?
Me? From now?
Why?
To deliver this to my accountant.
Why can't you just FAX it?
I hate those.
Then why don't you mail it?
It's due today.
Then, why didn't you do it sooner?
Will you shut up? I hate things like this!
Are you a little kid, sir?
Are you lecturing me?
No, I'm not.
President's orders. Go on.
But we have customers.
I don't need you at all. I'll be perfectly fine.
I'm counting on you.
You're home already?
You're going to Tokyo?
I'm going to change.
What?
Bosses like him make it tough.
Did you say something?
Here's your lunch.
Impressive as always.
Be quiet. Do you know where Makoto is?
She's probably around here playing house or something.
You're terrible.
Sorry.
Look at the road!
What're you doing?
Stowing away.
Why!
I want to go with you to Tokyo.
Why!
To see Mr. Kaito.
Why?
To deliver something he forgot.
What'd he forget?
I'm not telling.
I won't get in your way. Okay?
The owner was worried about you.
I left him a note. Okay?
I was worried about him going alone so I'll
accompany Mr. Hiromi.
This stinks.
That's the smell of an adult. I guess you wouldn't know.
Is that so?
Also... I don't play house.
You heard that?
Why play house anyway?
With those plastic vegetables and those toy stoves that work?
Those are amazing.
I'm not asking you how. I'm saying how you think.
I could be doing that.
The boss seemed to accept it.
Never mind. I forgive you.
You did that on purpose.
Let's be happy and have fun!
Be happy?
Having a cute girl like me along makes you happy, doesn't it?
Everyone looks envious of you.
They probably think I have a Lolita complex.
Why are you saying that?
You look even more like a kid when you get mad.
It's hot in here! Doesn't this car have an air conditioner?
It doesn't work.
I'm thirsty! Buy me some juice!
No!
I want juice!
Stingy.
Look! There's a vending machine! Stop!
They went to Tokyo?
To see Keiko?
No.
Cucumbers... 190 yen.
The other side.
I don't believe her.
So what'd he forget?
It doesn't matter.
He really wants to stay, too.
What're you saying?
It's true.
Besides, the both of you barely make one full employee.
Keep that up and I'll throw you overboard.
Try it!
Okay, I will!
That hurt!
I dropped my rice ball.
Hey Makoto?
What!
Don't tell me you've fallen for the guy.
That's stupid.
Better not. Straight guys like him are always...
Always what?
I can't tell you that.
Besides, he has Sakura.
Think they're involved?
Of course, they are.
It didn't look that way to me.
You just don't know.
Dirty mind.
Don't you think you should pay your elders more respect?
And think of your position.
Sass of to me and I'll leave you.
Okay.
Say "I understand".
I understand.
I'll show you to your room.
It's hot!
It's summertime. It should be.
This isn't what I expected. Makoto asked us over to play.
That's how life is.
Then, will we get paid?
My hearing's been going lately, too.
I'm back!
It's so hot!
Isn't it fun working for the minshuku you love so much?
So do we get paid?
You have customers calling for someone outside.
Something about fishing.
You have to work efficiently!
You can't sit around.
Hello.
May I help?
Sure you can. Of course, you can.
Will you be all right?
I want to try.
How about this?
It's so cute.
I'm done.
What're you looking at?
Shall I buy it for you?
Will you?
I'll take it.
Are you sure?
Sure. Just don't come to me when you grow up and ask
for Gucci shoes or a Prada bag.
She hasn't lived with her mother for so long...
The only adults she's familiar with are you and me.
She must be lonely. Despite what she says.
Makoto looked like she was really enjoying herself
when those 2 came.
Did the letter come?
No, it hasn't. It'll never come.
I'd like to see Mr. Suzuki Kaito.
Which division is he in?
I don't know.
Do you have an appointment?
No.
That would be difficult.
Let's go home.
Mr. Kaito!
His face looks stiff.
Oh... the ocean...
Why do I feel so peaceful when I look at the ocean?
The sound of the waves are like a cradle rocking me.
Like the sound of my mother's heart when she carried
me as a child.
Oh the ocean..!
Hello.
What're you doing here?
We came for a visit.
Sorry but I'm...
Sorry.
You look good.
Will you do me a favor?
He lives in an amazing place.
You have a spare key, huh?
I'll leave the key right here.
He said he'll come straight home after he finishes at work.
You're staying the night, aren't you?
Not really, right, Makoto?
We're staying.
Is beer all right?
Me, too.
Stupid. How old do you think you are?
So how's he doing at work?
Incredibly well. He's working on a transportation system.
It's a project he developed so he's really working hard on it.
I don't understand much but it sounds like he's not
just Mr. Japan's economy but Mr. World Economy, huh?
I think it was good he took that vacation.
Even his superior said he's come back a new man.
So it was good he went.
Doesn't it make you happy to hear that, too?
I have to get back to the office.
Relax and enjoy yourselves.
Thanks a lot!
Why're you so jealous?
I told you, that's how it is.
Aren't you supposed to talk to me nicer?
I'd better call the boss. Do you want to?
Sorry about that.
Please take care of her.
I will.
I want to give you an address. Don't say it aloud.
Just write it down.
President's orders.
He hung up.
What's wrong?
Nothing. You know how country folks always hang up too quick?
I just want Makoto to see her. That's all.
Come and help me.
These lovely ladies caught these fish.
And this big one.
Mr. Yamada caught this one.
He's just basically having them help him out.
Minshuku these days have optional activities
guests can participate in. It's a service.
You can take over anytime.
Shall we eat?
Go ahead.
You helped, too.
Thank you.
This is your pay for today.
I'm eating!
He's late.
Are you hungry?
Shall we order something?
I'm so hungry.
Look for take-out menus.
Welcome home.
Sorry I'm late.
You look busy.
She looks cute asleep.
She said she was going to stay awake until you came home.
But she was asleep 5 seconds later.
Want some pizza?
We left some for you.
You know, those hot jalapeno peppers?
They practically made Makoto cry.
I'll get sleepy if I eat and I still have work left to do.
Sorry about this. After you came to visit and all.
Why'd you come anyway?
Makoto wanted to see you.
She thinks you wanted to stay at the minshuku with us.
That essay made her think that.
It's supposed to be a poem.
It is?
I was always bad at stuff like that.
I could never write an essay when they said you could
write about anything you wanted to.
I was good when the theme was assigned, though.
I guess I'm bad at deciding my own themes.
So the summertime ocean made you feel like writing?
Anything wrong with that?
That was a lousy poem.
So what already.
I thought I'd thrown it away and she had to find it, of all things.
I really don't like you.
I'm really sorry.
What's so funny?
Is everyone doing okay?
You know, those 2?
Which 2?
Toshio and Mr. Tonomura.
They're getting so cocky, they're talking about entering
a beach volleyball competition.
Don't they realize they just got lucky?
I still think that was your error.
That last ball.
Are you still saying that?
Because it's true.
We'll settle it some day.
You looked cool.
You looked sharp in your suit.
Because I'd never seen you like that.
Good night!
That's my...
Why didn't you wake me up?
He told me to let you sleep.
He said he had an important meeting so he left really early.
I don't think he slept.
You know, I did try to wake you.
You didn't wake up. You snored and scratched and everything.
You're lying.
Am I?
You're lying, aren't you?
I am!
Can't help it. He has his own life to live.
Understand?
Then, go and wash your face.
I guess it can't be helped.
Grandpa said, everyone that comes to the ocean goes home.
They come to have fun, make good memories and
then go home. He said that's the way it is.
So why're you staying?
I don't have anyplace to go home to.
What about you? Why are you there?
Me? Why do you ask?
Because your mom's here in Tokyo, right?
Do you hate her?
Not really but...
I just don't want other people to decide things for me anymore.
First she leaves me at Grandpa's and then she says she
wants me to come back. I don't like that.
When I want to go back, I'll do it. No matter what anyone says.
Shall we go?
Setagaya
Good work, Suzuki.
It's all up to the decision- makers at the site now.
We just have to sit and wait.
Thanks. Good job.
I'm home.
I'm sorry!
How'd it go?
I decided not to take her.
I thought about it and decided if you were in my shoes, that's
what you'd have done, too, sir.
Okay.
You'll be punished with a pay reduction.
What's that?
You defied the president's orders. It's to be expected.
I hardly get paid anything to begin with anyway.
Did you say something?
Excuse me!
We'd like to check in!
Rain...
Suzuki?
You got the decision.
You did it!
Congratulations!
I need to talk to you, sir.
What's up?
Vacation again?
No. That's not why.
I thought I'd work here, too.
Are you serious?
What about your job?
I quit.
You quit?
Are you stupid?
I don't want someone stupid calling me stupid.
But it's stupid no matter who says it.
What does it mean?
I want to be stupid, too.
For the first time in my life.
I want to try being stupid.
It might make me feel good.
But you were working so hard at your job.
I'm not like you. I'm very organized and responsible.
I wanted to finish the job I'd started before deciding
what I was going to do.
I'd decided that before I even went back to Tokyo.
So be good to me.
I'm not responsible.
For what?
How can you talk to me like that?
You want me to hug you with joy?
What?
Then what?
But you're a little happy, right?
I'm not as stupid as you are.
Get the grill ready, will you?
Mr. Kaito.
You came back.
This idiot quit his job.
I don't believe it.
Isn't it a waste?
What's wrong with it?
Aren't you going back?
Of course not.
Please don't sigh like that.
You don't have to sigh like that, Grandpa.
Kids should stay out of this.
I'm not a kid.
We don't have the money to hire all these employees.
I'll pay you both as one employee.
Thank you, sir!
Don't thank him, stupid!
We made a deal.
That wasn't a deal!
What's wrong with it?
I'm, not letting you by!
I told you! It's not a deal!
I'm the manager here!
If you don't like it, you can quit.
Why are we doing this?
It's a contest between men.
So why do I have to play?
We don't have enough players.
I've never played.
At all?
Never in your life?
Never.
Hurry and get started or it'll get dark.