Even though it wasn't payday, we still had a great meal.
Furuta
Congratulations, Dad! It's normal in a Japanese family for the mother to refer to the father as Dad, even though he's her husband.
Here you go.
It's normal in a Japanese family for the mother to refer to the father as Dad, even though he's her husband.
Quite a big promotion, to branch chief.
And a transfer to Hokkaido? Hokkaido is the northernmost island of Japan. It's rather far from Tokyo, where the Furuta family resides.
Yeah.
So things are just going to get busier as we prepare for the move.
Hey, can you send me a crab from up there? A crab!
I'll take some corn.
Why?
Because you're going to Hokkaido, remember?
You two were going too, I thought.
No way. I can't. Now is not a good time for me to move to a new environment...
Me too. I really don't want to transfer schools.
Well, where does that leave me?
It'll be fine, leaving for work by yourself. 'Tanshinfunin' or 'leaving one's family to take over a new job post', is a concept that may seem strange to westerners, but it's quite accepted in Japan.
It's all the rage these days.
'Tanshinfunin' or 'leaving one's family to take over a new job post', is a concept that may seem strange to westerners, but it's quite accepted in Japan.
I don't care if it's all the rage.
'Tanshinfunin' or 'leaving one's family to take over a new job post', is a concept that may seem strange to westerners, but it's quite accepted in Japan.
In any case, I don't want to go.
I just paid for one year's worth of swimming instructions! I don't want it to go to waste.
Plus, he's got exams coming up.
I'm taking tests to go to a high school here in Tokyo.
Ah, Sumida-san...
Hey, hey, I wanted to talk to you about enrolling in that swimming class...
Geh, look at the time.
How's Handa-san doing?
Ah, in that case, next time...
Man, it's already started.
It'll be fine. I'm free, free, free.
That's right!
It was a fun farewell party.
Well, goodnight.
Ah, Furuta-san, we can catch a taxi.
Nah, I'm a little tipsy, so the short walk home will be good for me.
Finally, he's leaving to work on his own.
He probably won't make it back here until he is forced to retire.
Well, it's not our problem.
Man, watching him walk away like that, it's so depressing.
The old man isn't back yet?
Sure looks that way. That's a first for him.
Are you sure he isn't cheating on you?
No way!
People who think things like that need to calm down a bit.
That thought never crossed my mind.
My, you can be so naive.
I heard that!
Yes, Furuta resid-
Eh? Hospital?
Dad!
Ah, aren't you lucky, Furuta-san?
It's your family.
They said he was drunk and tripped on the pedestrian bridge?
I'm so ashamed.
Dad?
Umm, Ma'am, who are you?
13 years old?
The old man...?
What's that all about?
Ah, good afternoon. I was in your way.
After hitting his head, he seems to be insisting that he's really 13 years old.
The doctor said that it should only be temporary.
Oh no. His wallet is completely empty.
Even his cards are missing; this is bad!
Dad, what is this?
Damn, she's cute. She's a high school girl?
It's true.
Hey, Dad! I'm asking you a question!
Yes?
What exactly was going on last night?
Let's see... A cute young girl and...
But who's this strange old man?
That's YOU!
Well, it's not very serious, but because it's a head injury...
He'll be staying home for the time being.
Yes, I think he'll be all fine in time for his transfer.
If I said he lost his memory, they might restructure the move.
I wonder if he sees his image as that of a young man?
It doesn't matter because it's obvious to everyone else that he's an old man.
I knew it. He saw his image in the mirror and he got his memory back.
That's right, that's the real you.
I-I'm getting facial hair.
Facial hair?
At long last, I'm growing facial hair.
I'm going to lie down for a bit.
Umm...
Hey, that's my cap!
Is it alright if I head out for a bit?
Man, where are you going?
I can't really remember, but I know I had something important to do.
That's right. You'd better go and do it.
Minoru, you go along with him.
Ehh? But I've got to prepare for my cram school...
So this is the pedestrian bridge where you fell?
You don't remember?
I'm sorry, Minoru-san.
Well, let's try walking on it...
Could it be, the girl from the picture...
The cute girl.
Ah, she's coming here!
It seems that she knows me.
I'm going to give you back your card and money, so please forget about yesterday.
Goodbye.
W-Wait!
I-I don't have to forget about you because I can't remember you in the first place!
W-What the...?
A high school girl, money, and a credit card...
He couldn't have...
An escort?!
Your father?
No way.
B-But...
I had a great time with you tonight. Have some spending money.
That's not enough.
That's all I have!
I'm going easy on you!
Oh no!
...something like that.
Minoru, go out and search for your father.
Right now.
I wonder what that girl wants with me...
I guess we won't see each other again...
Sorry about that, Miss.
Don't mention it.
Young girl!
She lives around here.
Jeeze!
Please wait!
What is it?
Just leave me alone, please!
You know how I hurt myself, don't you?
That injury...
Amnesia?
My name is Toshio Furuta, 13 years old.
That's all I can remember.
My true family, Mom, Dad... What's happened to them?
Right now I am staying with some woman who is a distant relative, or something...
What about your wife and kids?
I don't have any. I'm only 13 years old, after all.
Well, what about what happened after you took this picture with me?
I don't remember.
What could have happened?
So, you don't remember when you dropped your money and card and I tried to get them to you, but I was too late?
S-So that's what happened.
Precisely.
So, me and you are just two random people who crossed paths.
I wish there was some way for me to help you, but just try and feel better.
Damnit, a pretty high school girl and my old man...
I won't forgive him.
That's the first time I've had tea with a female. I'm becoming an adult!
Minoru-san!
What did you do that for? You're mean!
You're acting like me!
Come on, let's go!
Where?
We're going home! Home!
Maybe he really doesn't remember...
And here I was thinking he's just a normal salaryman... What was he doing out there?
We won't forgive your behavior, old man.
What are these people so angry about, I wonder?
What a bad mood... This is bad...
Not a single fun thing with them...
Fun thing... Fun thing...
I remember!
I think it was like this... And this...
This is it!
Yes!!
This is the really popular gag at school!
He doesn't seem to have any brain damage.
Your husband's behavior seems to be caused by stress, and not an injury or trauma.
Hey, Dad.
I'm Toshio.
Are you sure you're not just pretending to have forgotten everything?
You're just covering up for your cheating.
Cheating?
Are you sure there isn't some girl that you've taken a liking to?!
Ma'am, how did you know that?
But, I just met her recently.
She's an older woman...
Older?
Around 50 years old?
She's a high school girl.
You said she lives around here, right?
So we'll surely catch her at the station.
I need to have a few words with her.
N-No way! I need to be alone when I confess my love to her.
Who's the one who said he needed a mediator?!
S-She's so young.
What is it?
It's just... When my husband fell and hit his head on the pedestrian bridge, weren't you with him?
Is that what he said?
I knew it! You, what did you do?
Don't play games with me.
Just wait a second.
I never saw him fall.
But, you were with him, weren't you?
We just chatted for a bit...
See, that day...
Please excuse me, the person behind me...
Do you think you could show me how to take a picture with this thing?
At that time, I just figured he was some drunk old man who was trying to pick me up.
But, then...
Ahh, I don't want to return home.
I don't want to return home.
What aren't you telling me?
U-Umm, I...
The old man...
D-Dad?
What's wrong?
Ma'am, my mother and father haven't tried to find me yet... Why is that?
You remembered something, didn't you?
Dad, Dad!
Come on, Dad, tell me what you remembered!
Why is that, I wonder...
For a while, it seemed like he was trying to remember something...
But right after that, he just went right back to acting like a child again.
A few days passed like that.
Yes, it is taking a little longer than I thought...
No, he'll definitely be back in time for the transfer.
What are you planning to do? We're out of time.
Ma'am, may I have some more?
Can you tone it down a bit!
This is your problem!
Eh? M-Mine?
Jeeze, I don't know what to do with you any more...
How long are you gonna keep up this child act?
There's nothing left for us to do for you!
Plus, you need to stop being such a nuisance to us!
Are you listening to this, Dad?
Aren't you going to say something for yourself?
Dad! Old man!
Say something! Say something!
I see. These people... They hate me.
"Thank you for looking after me. I'm going to my Mom and Dad's place."
Is he talking about Grandpa and Grandma's place?
But, his parents died a long time ago.
Old man!
Dad!
Don't act rashly!
On track 4, the local train will be departing shortly.
Please, do not rush onto the train.
I didn't make it on time.
The old man again!
Our relationship is quite bothersome.
I'll sneak away.
Ahh, I don't want to return home.
Old man, at that time, you looked so lonely.
What's the matter?
Miss...
I have no idea where my real home is.
Real home?
I found him!
Mom, down here! He's here, the old man!
Ah, Dad!
Dad!
What?
Okay, let's go home.
We may have said some things we didn't mean last night...
Yeah, because there was just so much going on.
Like when I see you prancing around with a young girl like this.
But I forgive you. I forgive you, so please, just for now, let's go home together.
Eh? Just what are you saying?
You didn't do good things with my Father...
You did bad things, didn't you?
Right?
Shut up!
Ahh, I don't want to return home.
Well, the old man looked so lonely...
I figured I'd try flattering him a bit...
So, you interested in taking me out as your escort?
I just intended it to be a joke, but then...
I don't want my family to be worried.
Just take this money and go on home.
This much...
Even his credit card!
Hey, there's no way I can accept this!
But the old man had already vanished.
If I had just walked over to the other side of the stairs, he would have never had his accident.
I'm sorry.
So, the old man...
...is innocent.
Please wait a second, Dad!
Where do you think you're going?
Who are you people?
I am returning to my real family's place.
How mean!
And what are we supposed to do?
He's made up his mind.
Minoru...
The old man's deserted us.
I won't believe that!
He can't leave like that! Dad can't leave without saying anything!
Mother...
How did you expect us to know you'd be so lonely by yourself if you never said anything?!
How could we ever know if you always kept your mouth shut about it?!
If you wanted us to go with you, then please say so!
We'd follow you to the ends of the earth, even Hokkaido, if you wanted us to! So!
Hokkaido
Hokkaido...
I remember!
Old man?
"Bring us back a crab and some corn."
That's it, that's it!
Dad...
Hey, can you send me a crab from up there? A crab!
I'll take some corn.
Dad, you haven't forgotten about us.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, Old man.
Dad...
I only said horrible things to him, by not taking him seriously.
After this, he recovered quite quickly.
His stress just seemed to disappear, and we peacefully moved to Hokkaido.
But, I don't think the old man remembers much about this whole ordeal.
Furuta
"The cherry blossoms have blossomed. The green asparagus and corn tasted incredible. Thank you."
"Will you really send me a crab from up there in the winter?"
"I'm looking forward to it."
"To the old man, from Emily."
Looks like another one has arrived, eh?
Seems that way.
Aren't you angry?
Not really.
I can't do much if he wants to stay in touch with a high school girl.
I mean, it's because of your father's salary that we get to eat so well every day.
Dinner's ready.
Okay, okay.
Because I get to eat this delicious corn that I love, I guess it's not so bad.
Itadakimasu~! "Itadakimasu" is said prior to eating a meal in Japan, it literally means "I will receive."
Neighborhood rumors say that she is a demonic wife, Tonegawa Ruriko.
Recently, she lost her husband and mother-in-law.
One day, she asks me to keep her plants in my place while she's away.
A small white thing comes out from one of the flower-pots.
C-Can this be a piece of bone?!
If that's so, whose bone could it be?!
Discovering about something like this...
O-Oh no! I'll get murdered!
Next time on Rumic Theater: Hidden in the Pottery.
See you there!