Once a house is built, it can last 50, 100 years.
However, the form of those who live there
changes daily.
People who leave,
people who arrive.
Life that is born,
life that is fading away.
And the form of those who live there
is ever changing.
Give my regards to Ricchan.
- Hey. - My mother told me to bring this.
Right now, she's making soup with lots of healthy vegetables.
- Thanks. - I'll put this in the fridge for now, so eat it later.
Oh, sorry. I took the liberty of sitting here.
So, Daisuke, how did the dorm look?
It's close to her part-time job, and right next to the nursing school.
Looks like she'll get three meals a day too.
She should be able to concentrate on her studies there.
I'm glad to hear that.
They're making an exception and letting Kota stay for just one night.
Oh, really?
Then mother and son can finally spend some time alone, huh?
You guys too, it's time alone for father and son, huh?
Oh...I guess so.
I'm getting kinda nervous.
I'm going to the gym.
- What? You're going? - I'm going.
How come? You guys have a chance to be alone.
There are other things you can do, aren't there?
No, not really.
I swear, men with muscle brain...
- Don't want to hear that from Complainer Hanako. - I haven't written any complaints recently.
- Stop calling me muscle brain, will ya? - Then muscle mania?
Sorry.
Excuse me~.
- Hi. - What?!
You know that Ariyoshi Kae-san from PR.
I'm thinking about asking her to date me.
So, before I do that, I thought I'd tone up my body.
- Nagasato-san, good evening. - Good evening.
Are you friends?
- No. - Yes.
Wow, Daisuke.
Are all trainers pretty like her?
That trainer will be working with you, Sasaki-san.
Hello. I'm Ohno. Let's work hard together.
- Hello. - But it sure looks like fun.
Someone's constantly here to see you for this and that.
It's extremely annoying for me, though.
Even as you're saying that, it sure looks like you're enjoying it. Right~?
Is it okay to drink?
Daisuke.
Won't you have a glass of shochu with me?
- Just one then. - Oh, actually...
rather than shochu tonight,
I'm in the mood for beer.
May I come in?
I see~.
So this is what it looks like from up here.
Stop acting like this is your first time sitting up here.
You've been up here a lot, haven't you? When I'm not around.
- You knew? - I can tell when the table's been moved just 1 mm.
This is a fruit beer. It's from Belgium.
The alcohol content is low, but
it's good.
Say, Daisuke.
I want to invite some close friends again
and have a meal with them all.
Shall we toast?
Fruit beer, huh?
Man, it's good. Just what you'd expect from a German beer.
- That's Belgium. - Oh, that's right.
Say, Daisuke.
Sorry for
all the trouble I caused you, and thank you for everything.
Cut it out.
There's no need for to apologize or thank me. That's not gonna
wipe out your numerous acts of nuisance.
Oh yeah?
It smells like Daisuke here.
Mom used to tell me all the time.
A fisherman makes his living in the big ocean with his skill alone.
That it's the coolest job.
Mom used to say that?
I wanted to be one when I was a kid too.
But when I actually got on the boat,
I got terribly sea sick and
couldn't catch any fish at all.
I swore I'd never go on a boat again.
Is that right?
Say, Daisuke.
Hana-chan.
You've fallen for her, haven't you?
You like her, don't you?
You'd better treasure your encounter with Hana-chan.
You may never have
a wonderful encounter like that again.
If Hana-chan extends her hand out to you,
grab that hand firmly
and don't let it go.
You got that?
Now then, in celebration of the official announcement of opening day of Store No. 1,
- Cheers! - Cheers!
- Cheers. - Cheers.
It's finally about to begin, huh?
Serving coffee we brought over from across the ocean
at a new store like this,
where all kinds of people gather
as they date and fight.
It's going to get delivered to all kinds of people
whose face or name are unknown, right?
Oh, dear. Did I get too carried away?
Why not? It's a happy day today. Right, Chief?
I guess I'll make the announcement since we're in a happy mood.
- I'm getting married again. - What?
Chief, as I recall, haven't you been divorced twice already...?
Yes, that's right. So this is...the third time.
- Did you know? - Not at all.
- I heard she's from the Fisheries Department. - Now that I think about it,
Chief's been bringing homemade bento lately.
Seriously? I didn't notice at all.
He's doing well quietly and secretly.
- Hey, wanna go to a marriage hunting party? - Not me.
I may want to go.
- Will you? - Yes.
I hope I can find someone I can juggle career and marriage with.
Yes, people change,
for better or worse.
People, at times part ways
triggered by a trivial matter, and
total strangers at times embrace each other,
as we go on building different kinds of life.
There's no two same life inside the windows.
Under each roof,
inside each window,
people continue to search for different forms of happiness,
with no one knowing what the correct answer is.
- That's a terrible cough. You okay? - I'm fine.
Kota, hurry up and go to school. Daisuke, you get moving too.
- You want me to call Shige-san? - I told you, I'm perfectly fine. Just fine.
The same as usual, remember? Hurry up and go.
Okay. Have a nice day.
How's Yozo-san doing?
He can talk up a storm as usual, but
what can I do for him?
Dad says carrying on as usual, normal is the best, but I don't know.
- Didn't he mention anything? - Huh?
You know, something he'd like to do.
He said he'd like to go fishing
and have a meal with everyone. Just ordinary things like that.
Why don't we do that? Have a meal with everyone.
Have a meal with everyone...
Hey Daisuke, you're home early today.
What're you two starting?
I'm cooking a meal.
You invited your friend too, right?
What? Friend?
I don't know how many people will show up, but
let's get the table set up for now.
Hey, Kota. What's about to start?
Takase-san!
Tanaka-san.
- Shall we go? - Yes.
Shige-san.
- Cheers! - Cheers!
Thanks for waiting~.
- Wow, awesome. - Something smells good.
- Looks good. - Of course.
Let's all go in.
Today only, access to loft allowed.
Oh, we can go up.
Nagasato-san, thanks for the invite.
I can't believe you found such a nice girl.
Or should I say, she's the one who found me...
- You be happy, you hear? - Yes, I will.
Coming.
- That's too much. - I always eat this much.
Just come back for seconds.
- Hello. - Long time no see.
- Thank you all for everything at the wedding. - Thank you.
This is so cool.
Looks like he takes very good care of his things.
Doesn't he though? Oh, and this.
Daisuke's pride and joy - fridge just for beer.
Let's see, this is...
It's an IPA from Mexico. Even their label is unique.
You guys up there.
Curry's ready. Come and get it.
Oh, I can go get it.
Thank you.
What's with that fine young man?
Wow, looks good.
I guarantee it's better than Dad's cooking.
Yozo-san, here you go.
- Here you go. - Thank you.
I used to think those two looked good together, but
I guess there's someone else who looks ever better.
So how's it going with Hanako-san?
There isn't much going...
Can you picture it if it's with Hanako-san?
To be with her all the time
getting old together.
You can, huh?
I'm not sure about that.
Hurry up and make up your mind please.
I'll be mad if you make Hanako-san cry.
- Here you go. - Thank you.
You guys can eat too.
Okay.
- It must be a relief that Kota-kun found a friend. - I'm not sure about that.
Children apparently choose their parents when they're born, so
they're strong.
That's why they'll overcome anything.
I, too...feel as if I was raised by my daughter.
I can't stand eggplants.
Then I'll take it.
What?
- I'm not going. - Hm?
I'm not going to the marriage hunting party.
Oh yeah? But
Tanaka-san, I think you'd find someone nice right away.
I know, right?
Uh...please call me Rina.
So, are you really going to date each other?
It seems she likes...
- my demeanor. - Demeanor?
How should I say, I feel reassured.
He's like a big teddy bear.
An unlikely visual assessment for Sasaki-san?
- Uh... - Say no more.
You're gonna have a baby?
- Yes. - I knew it.
Congratulations.
You folks from Penna. Attention please.
We're going to have a baby...
- Congratulations! - Thank you!
Please give us your support.
The child of you two is sure to be cute.
- This calls for a toast. - Let's have a toast.
I can't wait.
Then to the new life that will soon be born.
- Cheers! - Cheers!
Curry, curry.
I don't eat carbs at night...
Just today, okay?
You know, Shige-chan,
I can't leave my sons hardly any money.
But I do want to tell them
to make people their asset.
Because in this world,
there are tons of things that don't go well, things that are unpleasant, things that are painful.
But if you have someone under the same roof
eating the same food, and
and thinking how good it is,
almost anything in the world will turn out okay, don't you think?
It's amazing, isn't it? Things somehow work out, huh?
They sure do. Everything will be all right.
It's good, isn't it?
Sure is.
Yeah...good job, me.
Shortly after that,
Dad went
peacefully.
Tomorrow after placing the body in the coffin at 14:00, we will transport your father to the funeral home.
Thank you.
Megumi-san.
I don't think we'll be getting any more visitors.
Why don't you go get some rest upstairs?
I tell you...
Look at all the stuff you brought in here.
You made a total mess of my perfect castle.
You came as you pleased, and
left as you pleased.
Damn you anyway.
Dad...
You're up early.
Something woke me up.
When the funeral's over,
I'm going back to Kawakami Village.
Okay.
The piano...take it with you.
Anytime at all.
Whenever you want a change of scenery,
whenever you want to talk to someone,
anytime at all, come visit us.
Whether you come alone,
or come with someone,
we'll welcome you with open arms.
Thanks.
Oh, excuse me...
Is this where Nagasato-san's wake is being held?
Yes. But it doesn't start until 7:00 so there's still some time...
- Oh no, I'm too early. - If you'd like, you can wait inside.
Please greet the guests representing the family.
Also, about the food and drinks after the wake...
Excuse me.
Mika, why are you here?
It seems the man called Sasaki-san remembered me and
called to notify me at my part-time job.
My deepest condolences for the loss of your father.
Thank you for taking the trouble to come.
- Then I'll be inside. - Okay.
Excuse me...
are you perhaps Daisuke-san's neighbor?
- Yes. - Oh, really! So you're...
- Excuse me? - Uh...
Kumagai-san from the floor above.
This is...my ex-girlfriend.
I'm Ohno Mika.
Nice to meet you. I'm Kumagai Hanako.
That was quite a long time ago though.
Now I'm the mother of two kids.
I just wanted to get married normally
and find normal happiness.
- I know what you mean. - What's that supposed to mean?
You understand, don't you? That he's totally not suited for things like that.
- Yes, very well. - Look here.
Will you two stop getting all chummy at my expense?
- Then I'll go take this in. - Okay.
I see. So that's her...
- Hey, listen. Let's not talk about that anymore... - Go, Daisuke.
- You can do it. - Do what?
Resolve! To make up your mind.
Make up your mind, you hear?!
I know.
- Excuse us. - Thank you for coming.
I can't believe the memorial service is tomorrow.
Time flies, doesn't it?
Really.
Uh... Thank you for everything.
I'll try to get Kota to live with me as soon as possible.
Where I am right now is a women's dorm so I can't live there with Kota.
- I'll rent a cheap apartment close to the school and... - No.
Working, studying to be a nurse,
and taking care of Kota on top of that would be impossible.
I think I can...
I don't think you can, so from Monday through Friday,
5 days a week, Kota will live with me.
But the remaining 2 days, you do what you want with him.
I already got Kota's consent too... Right?
- But... - We want you to give top priority to work and school.
Otherwise, you won't be able to see him on your days off either.
Just so you know.
But I have no right to ask you to do that...
I gotta admit there's no way I can think of you as my mother, but
the fact remains that
you're my brother's mom after all.
Even if Dad's gone,
the promise is still valid.
Oh! Then can I have one of those days?
Mom?
Kota-kun has a natural talent for the piano.
I've been wanting to take my time to teach him.
Listen, I'll come from Kawakami Village once a week.
- Then the piano's staying there? - It can't?
If that's okay with Kota-kun.
Then it's decided.
Then I'll help him with his studies once a week.
Okay, Kota-kun?
Everyone, I'm going to work really hard this time,
so... thank you.
Aren't you tired?
- Are you all right? - Yeah. I guess so.
Don't you think it's amazing?
I mean...until just a little while ago,
you were saying how Kota-kun's a total stranger
and trying to kick him out.
Actually, us too.
We were originally supposed to just know each other in passing.
Yeah.
Without even knowing each other's name?
Listen.
I should thank you after all.
When my mother died,
I got notified suddenly that she passed away.
So I went back to Yaizu.
By the time I got there, the funeral arrangement was already made, so
this is the first time I experienced the death of someone close to me.
Even then, the reason I was able to act normal
was because I knew Hanako was always there upstairs.
Thank you.
It's a miracle, isn't it? In a way.
That we'd end up talking like this with our neighbor.
That's for sure.
It's such a tiny miracle that it's hardly noticeable.
We'll be there later too with some sake.
We'll see you again.
Thank you so very much.
Now then, a word from the family.
Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to attend the memorial service of my father, Yozo.
Dad was... born in the town of Yaizu in Shizuoka.
He was an admirable fisherman who battled the big sea with his skill alone.
Actually...
he was at one time, but...
in his last years...
not really his last years, but for about the past 3 months,
he wasn't at all...
what you'd call admirable.
Like how he suddenly came barging in with a kid I'd never seen before,
saying some nonsense that he's my new brother.
Making the fire truck come not once but twice.
He brought all kinds of things in the house like a huge tuna and squids and suppon.
Invited people as he pleased for karaoke, making a huge ruckus.
And folks who got carried away with him started gathering
- and showed up in droves. - Hey, Daisuke...
You would've never been allowed in my house either if it wasn't for Dad.
Th-that's...
Like an old-fashioned dad from the Showa Era...
he'd act like he understood everything and get all preachy.
But...
but at times, it was uncanny that he actually understood things,
- which pissed me off even more. - Hey, Nagasato-san.
You didn't know what to do either when he went ahead and started planning your wedding on his own.
But it sure was fun. The wedding.
For you two.
I'm sure it was for you two, but
I'm...
someone who likes being alone.
We all know that. Do you have to talk about that now?
I'm talking about it because it has to be now.
While Dad's still hanging out somewhere around here.
I just want him to know that
he barged into my precious castle and...
Say it, Daisuke-kun. Just go ahead and spit everything out.
- Shige-chan! - It's okay. Yo-chan loved lively discussions.
He did, didn't he? Go ahead and say it, Daisuke-san!
I want to take this opportunity to hear it too.
In spite of all that, it's amazing what people can get used to.
When I wake up in the morning and go to the living room,
gradually, I started expecting to see the two of them there
eating natto or egg over rice.
But even so, I still enjoy being alone.
I'll take care of me. I'll enjoy my pastime with me.
All I need for my family is me...
It's true that I still think so.
That being alone is the best.
That's what I think, but...
two or three
may not be bad in its own way.
If there ever was a time I'd get together with someone,
there would be no one but this person...
It was because of Dad,
no...
for this instance only, it was thanks to Dad
that I met someone like that.
Thanks to Dad, I met her...
What? Excuse me, but I can't hear you.
Who did you meet?
That's why, uh, what I mean is...
Huh...really?
- Didn't you know? Sasaki-chan. - Not at all.
Hanako-san, you too?
Why now...
What?
With this timing?
I don't know, but it just ended up this way...
By "together," did you mean...
- In other words... - Marriage!
- Right? - I mean...
In the first place,
I have my doubts about the institution of marriage itself.
I guess you could say it's two people sharing their time.
But that, on the other hand, means you're being robbed of your time alone, right?
So, what's your point?
It's not that I want to get married.
It's not that I want to, but...
I doubt if I'll ever meet someone again who's as comfortable to be with.
It may just be a tiny miracle, but
I don't want to lose her.
Having said that,
Kumagai Hanako-san,
if you should happen to have a feeling similar to mine...
- Why honorifics all of a sudden? - I don't know.
- You can do it, Nagasato-san! - Hang in there!
Fight.
We'll probably do just fine alone.
Nevertheless, since we had the good fortune to meet,
with all due respect,
do you want to try being two rather than one?
Did he just propose to her?
That was an amazing breaking ball.
But a strike without a doubt.
Hanako-san, what's your answer?
T-then,
I, too,
with all due respect,
gladly.
Banzai!
- Congratulations, Hanako. - Congratulations!
Congratulations!
I've digressed quite a bit, but
the thing is...
I think Dad was truly a fortunate guy.
Thank you all for coming today.
Hanako, go stand next to him.
That was crazy.
I think so too.
Living together under one roof,
Kumagai Nagasato
the whole family will smile and be happy.
That's nothing but a fantasy.
To the contrary, it may be more of a miracle to spend every day together with a smile on our face.
Nagasato Kumagai
- Good morning. - Good morning.
Good morning.
Changing its form little by little,
our modest daily life continues.
Under each respective roof,
inside each respective window.
Kota-kun, you know the Pythagorean theorem too?
- I'll see you later. - Have fun.
Let's point and check, huh?
Naturally, in order to maintain our everyday life,
there are a few things that are necessary.
Excuse me, but I was still reading that.
- By the way, does anyone really point and check? - I do.
Tolerance.
A tour of power spots all over Japan.
That's inconceivable for honeymoon, don't you think?
Love.
It's conceivable?
Give and take.
Is it really?
And...
a modest time spent alone
is still necessary.
Damn, that's good.
Have some smoked salmon.
- Don't want it. - Huh? How come?
I'm helping myself to one too.
Which one should I have...
You said that one's too bitter and you didn't like it.
Did I?
With salmon, take the one in the corner with the white label.
- The glass for that beer would be... - Anything will do. It's a matter of feeling.
- This is damn good. - Isn't it though?
This is great. Have some too, Hanako.
I'm the one who got it.
It's not a matter of who got it.