You're seeing some guy.
Break up with him.
Let's live together.
What's wrong?
It's the first time a man ever asked me that.
Don't go.
~ SECOND LOVE ~
- Good morning. - Good morning.
Break up with him.
Good morning.
Can we meet after school today?
Today?
5PM at that family restaurant.
Today...today's a bit difficult.
How about in school time?
I must tell you something.
How about that corner coffee shop in lunch break?
I'm going to the dentist then.
You don't want to go there.
- I could come to the dentist... - I said I can't!
Let's talk later.
- Please, let's. - Okay.
It all started on this walkway.
This young man's tired lately.
He's been overdoing it.
What do you mean?
You know what.
- What? - What's up with you...
Japanese isn't his strong point.
The other day, I'm not sure if it was English, but
he was over there chatting on the phone.
- Huh, what language? - It was German.
Germany... where the Chancellor's a woman?
What did you do in Germany?
I was a dancer.
Like a stripper?
Where they slip money in your jocks.
- That's not how it was. - Well, how was it?
A stripper...
Kids today have it tough.
Mr Takayanagi.
Oh, Takeuchi.
Do you think Miss Nishihara is that cute?
What?
Disgusting...
Oi...oi, Takeuchi, wait! Oi!
What is it?
A grey hair is showing.
Should I pull it out for you?
No...it's fine.
- I'll go supervise the clubs. - See you later.
He's not aware I'm here.
- I'll go home today. - Can't you come with me?
I have to talk to my mother.
Let's go together.
- Not just yet. - Why?
I'm dating a guy my family doesn't know.
My mum mightn't understand.
It's because as a dancer,
I'm thought of as a male stripper, right?
What do you mean?
Until my Dad died,
he told people I played soccer in Germany.
- You're kidding... - That's why I understand
it's not a simple matter.
I'll walk you to the station.
What's wrong?
I'll come with you after all.
His lips are so soft.
- Bye. - Bye.
- I'll see you. - Take care.
Now for the weather.
Tonight there will be sudden brisk showers
heading south out to sea.
No rain is expected in Kanto region.
Today Kanto will experience a migratory low pressure system
but atmospheric pressure is expected to remain stable.
Kanto region will have clear skies today.
There will be a morning chill inland.
Temperatures will approach zero and fall lower in some places...
Stop treating me with so much disrepect!
You were at Saito Ruriko's last time, so I called her!
You put Saito in a difficult position.
You think I won't notice your going out at night?
You know...
I gave birth to you.
You were a part of me
so I can tell when you lie.
I'm sorry for sneaking out
- but I didn't know what to do. - Don't make excuses!
It's the thing I hate most.
You're taking after your dad. Affairs are filthy!
- Are you okay? - Filthy! So filthy, filthy!
I'm stressed now and can't explain, but
I won't hide things any more.
We'll talk when I'm back. I have to go to lessons.
Mr Takayanagi was worried about you.
What?
I met Mr Takayanagi yesterday to discuss your behaviour.
- You spoke to Mr Takayanagi?! - I did.
My child's doing something she can't tell me...
Mr Takayanagi went pale when he heard!
Are you running away?
That's why we must talk tonight!
I need to go to school or I won't get my salary
because we need that to live on, Mother!
Mei, eat your mustard spinach.
Oh?
Maybe it's the school.
The vice-principal...
Thanks, dear. I have to go.
- What's up? - It's near exams
and the V.P.'s unreliable.
- That's no good. - Yeah.
[Can you meet me today?]
[6pm, usual place, so we can talk seriously]
[I prefer the family restaurant]
- What's up? - I need the toilet.
Does it smell?
- It doesn't smell. - Ah, good...
Look out!
Are you okay?
Be careful! Sorry.
Does a stripper work all night?
This job's dangerous without enough sleep.
What's up with your leg?
It's no big deal.
- A sprain? - Just a bump.
- At your job? - Yes.
I hate that woman for sure.
I won't come again, so do one thing for me.
Quit your dangerous job.
Bye bye.
Sorry for the wait.
Thank you.
What will I eat...?
I want to talk to you today...
Don't be in a rush.
It's that school-gate stalker, right?
Is he your guy?
What's he like?
Can't I ask that much?
I still don't know him well.
- You don't know him? - But I like him.
When did you meet? Did you know him
that time we thought he was a school stalker?
No. That's the first time we met.
So...
You fell for a total stranger?!
What's his occupation?
*part-time worker
He was hanging about, so- a freeter*?
- How old is he? - 27...
27.....6 years younger. Is that gap okay?!
- We have a 15 year gap. - It's fine if the man's older...
even 15 years.
More than anyone, you're...
I'm in love with him.
I don't know him well, but I've fallen for him.
We're going to live together.
Although you don't know him?
We'll get to know each other.
That's why...
please break off with me.
Welcome!
I've made you feel bad...
- for a long time now. - That's not the case.
No, I'm at fault.
This happened because I did things by halves.
It's not about you.
I am grateful to you.
Our time together was important to me.
Without you, I might not have managed at school.
I'm sorry.
Sleep with me one more time?
What?
It's the first time we've walked together in public.
- Hey. - Huh? Run! - Oi!
I'm Takayanagi of Sano Girls High School.
She's having an affair with Takayanagi, an older man.
We've met before. Remember?
I remember.
Why'd you come to our school that time?
It was to meet Yui.
As Miss Nishihara's supervisor, I'll ask you this.
What do you do?
I'm a dancer.
Dancer...why is a dancer
handing out tissues at night?
It's so I can eat.
Dancing doesn't pay enough?
That's right.
Are you okay with that?
He's a global award winning dancer.
That may be true, but he can't feed himself.
From here on...
What happens 'from here on'?
I want you to be able to fully support her.
Or as her supervisor,
I'll oppose this relationship.
My feelings still won't budge.
Let's go.
Wait a minute!
This girl...look after her.
Let's go.
You can't dance if your leg's hurt.
It's not swollen, so it's fine.
I've often trained with this degree of injury.
Really?
I was careless today.
You aren't sleeping enough, right?
Today let's not use your leg.
I don't need my leg for that, if you do your best.
We shouldn't. Rest today.
When I look at you, I want to touch you.
Me too...
But tonight I must talk to Mum.
Even if she's against us, my feelings won't change.
Yes.
Even if she disapproves, come here
and live with me.
Yes.
But I'll try to persuade her, Kei-kun.
Just call me Kei.
- Can I call you Kei-kun? - Why?
It's not how people called you in Germany.
Just 'Kei' is a bit much.
'Kei' is fine.
Don't you call me Yui-san?
It's because you're older.
Just 'Yui' is fine.
I get it.
Yui.
I must go home.
I'm hungry.
Drink from a glass.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
I want to be a unique dancer.
Actors and dancers are detestable people.
- I don't get it. - Ah, don't turn it off.
That kid was good looking.
What do women see in them?
Miss Nishihara.
I'm Taira Kei's ex-girlfriend, Noguchi Ayako.
I know Kei likes you.
That's all very well but
he's a dancer, and no-one must damage his potential.
Damage his potential? Me?
When he got injured, he was sleeping with you.
You two in that narrow bed means poor sleep!
Don't you get it?! His body can't relax.
Kei's acrobatic dance style suffers from lack of sleep.
You know nothing of dance or Kei.
You'll ruin him.
I won't ruin him.
Kei has nothing but dancing.
So if you ruin him...I'll kill you.
I won't ruin him
so no need to kill me.
I recognise your talent
but we've no place for you.
- What? - Your contract ends this season.
Kei Taira.
- Are you well? - Yes.
I want to work with you again.
I'm in Japan on 17 February.
Can we meet?
What's the work?
We'll talk when we meet.
I'll call when I arrive.
- Okay. - I look forward to seeing you.
I'm glad it's not an affair.
I'm relieved, but...
you're leaving this house...
to live with him?
That's right.
You're leaving me?
You're abandoning me.
I'm not. I want to live my own life...with my man.
So this dancer means more than me.
It's not about that...
Now you show your true colours!
It's disgusting! You're not my child!
I thought I wasn't your child any more anyway.
I'm fed up with this.
How can you say that to me?
Who brought you up?
Think how it was for me raising you
after your father divorced me!
That's why I never left. I did my best!
Unless you're here, I can't eat, or put food on the table.
How far do I sacrifice myself because you can't get a job?
I'm in my 30s. I want to move forward.
- Why are you stopping me? - I'm not trying to stop you!
I'm being reasonable. Did you consider my happiness?
I should be married by now.
Shouldn't you ask around for a match for me?
You never once asked if I liked someone
or wanted to get married
because you need me here to bring in money.
Call yourself a mother? How selfish are you?
Couldn't you live here?
It's fine to bring him here.
What are you saying?
Couldn't you be like newly weds in your room? Why leave?
You'd have him, and pay no rent.
No...
I just want your understanding, and your blessing to leave.
Enough. I'll do what I want!
Is it okay if I starve to death?
That was amazing, perfect!
Kei Taira!
I want to work with you again.
Can we meet?
I wonder why. He was the one who cut me.
But I have a feeling an opportunity will open up for me again.
It's me.
Sorry for waking you...
You won't go home any more.
I'm sorry about your mum.
But I am happy.
It was the first time we did nothing but sleep.
What? Stop it!
What happens if you add boiling water
to magnesium? Is there combustion?
The chemical continues reacting violently.
Hey, Kei!
- Good to see you. - You, too.
We're bringing a Dresden Fortner ensemble
to Japan to perform in March.
That is so sudden.
Yuuto!
The show is 'Beautiful Tragedy'.
5 years ago, you danced the main role.
Ichinose will dance it this time.
I'm Ichinose.
Hello. I'm Taira.
I want you to work as our show's interpreter.
An interpreter.
The present interpreter is unsuitable.
I need someone like you
who understands my intentions
or the interpretations will err.
If you'd be so kind.
May I take a day to consider?
I'll give my answer tomorrow.
I look forward to a positive reply.
An interpreter?
I might accept.
I wouldn't have done it six months ago
but meeting you changed me.
Living with me made you take it?
That's not it.
My life got stuck, and now it's moving.
I feel this job will bring me new opportunities.
But an interpreter...
I haven't spoken German in six months.
I have to brush up.
I'm taking two weeks off next month. Head office knows.
Make sure you come back.
We'll be lonely without you.
I'm sorry.
You're off on a stripping tour?
I'm not a stripper.
Yep, that's what it is.
He gets yen notes in his undies.
What is he doing?
He must be a stripper. He's undressing!
There's no place for you here.
I want you to work as an interpreter.
Interpreter.
Ichinose will dance your role.
I don't really get it but
I feel I should be grateful.
- Good morning. - Morning.
Morning.
- Good morning. - Good morning...
Those two are having an affair.
They went into the same restaurant separately.
Seriously?!
At different times.
The other morning I overheard them.
*Nagi = student nickname for Takayanagi.
Nishiboo was chasing him-
"Nagi, Nagi, if I can't see you after school, at lunch is fine."
I heard it too.
I said I can't do it!
Naginagi seemed upset.
She's doing it with him.
She's in an affair 'cause she's not an announcer?
- It's shocking! - Shocking!
- It is shocking, isn't it? - Surely it's not like that.
Mr Takayanagi is a devoted husband, and his wife's smart.
His children are too, but men will have affairs.
- That's decided it. - It has.
- But it's unexpected. - What's unexpected?
- Good morning. - Are you discussing Takayanagi and Nishihara?
It's just student gossip. We don't know the truth.
That's right.
For teachers to believe rumours
and gossip away is outrageous.
Yes.
It's cold! My feet are frozen from standing at the gates.
- It looks like snow later. - Really?
- Did you know? Did you? - No. - I didn't.
- Good morning. - It’s cold, isn't it, Miss Nishihara.
Yes.
Affair!
Filthy
Adultery is a crime
Adultery! Adultery!
Why's this happening?
Taira-san.
Please give my daughter back.
Adultery! Adultery!
Give me back Yui.