A long walkway links the main building and science wing.
That's how I first saw him:
Taira Kei, 27 years old, a dancer, 6 years my junior.
Before I could catch my breath, the light hit me
and incredible things happened.
Where are you now?
I fell in love.
You have no place here.
What?
Neither of us had a future
so we were drawn to each other.
I broke up with the guy I was seeing
and left my mom's house to live with him.
I believed
I'd be loved by him forever,
saved by him forever,
always embraced by him.
But as winter faded into a mild wind carrying spring,
our relationship changed, bit by bit.
Cut. Okay.
Wow, amazing. So different to last time.
~ SECOND LOVE ~
Yes...Good morning.
Suddenly work got very busy.
Spring sneaked up on me.
I stopped making Kei's lunch
so I didn't make my own.
Welcome. 3 items?
I started eating too many carbs.
I'm off.
You're now third year students
entering a very important year.
Study so you have no regrets.
Studying won't betray you.
There'll be hardships ahead in life, even betrayals.
However, study will bear fruit.
The one I'm going out with isn't Mr Takayanagi.
It's a 27 year old single man.
Are you listening, Takeuchi?
I wasn't listening.
Kase, tell Takeuchi what I said.
He said life has betrayals.
So everyone do their best.
Miss Nishihara. I went to Kyoto on the weekend.
With him?
Nice.
Showing my face was more than enough.
That's not true.
- This snack is yummy. - I'm glad.
- Miss Ueda, may I have one more? - Go ahead.
I'll enjoy it.
Takayanagi didn't bring lunch again.
- That so? - Yesterday he had bread.
- So? - That's strange for him. - Maybe?
It's tasty!
You don't look happy.
I thought only of dancing so when I had no position,
I thought I'd be better off dead.
When was that?
Dresden Fortner company had fired me and
I had to return to Japan.
Did you never think of being a choreographer?
Contemporary dance is demanding without a score
though it has technical components.
I hadn't thought about it.
That hit commercial will put you in demand.
I'm just in fashion now.
You're saying it's not real?
I'm looking for something more permanent
that won't disappear.
That's tricky, isn't it?
So you won't stay in Japan choreographing?
That's right. I'm aiming for a place in the world.
Isn't the world a stage?
Dance can transcend borders.
Shrimp, crab.
- Shrimp! - That's right!
Shrimp, crab.
Crap, shrimp, crab, shrimp.
When your ad appears, we won't be able to walk like this.
Are bamboo shoots OK for dinner? Or something boiled?
Is gratin OK?
I got these this morning, so will they taste alright?
Well, let's have them for dinner.
Ah, mm.
Miss Ueda just took a trip to Kyoto with her boyfriend.
She went to an onsen.
We could go to one overnight.
- An onsen? - Shall we go?
When I hurt my leg, I rested at Baden Baden onsen.
You like onsens? Let's go!
But my leg isn't injured.
Not like that. A Japanese onsen.
I'll think about it.
Mm.
Feel your finger tips...
We have far less sex.
I hope it's due to contentment.
It's for the opening dance.
It's a world trip programme?
What about ethnic dance?
Sounds good.
Ready... go.
Go, go, go.
Go, go, go....stop, stop.
Firmly from the elbow.
Yes, hold the slanting line as you fall.
Yes.
Hello, my name is Mollenschlager.
I'm the art director of Frankfurter Theatre.
I'd like to meet Mr Taira.
Does he plan to come to Germany?
Mr.Taira is not here at the moment.
Could you call him again later, please?
Can you tell me your name?
My name is Mollenschlager.
- Eh...? - I will call again later.
I'm home.
Welcome back.
There was a call from Germany.
Who was it? A Berlin company?
I couldn't catch his name.
I'm sorry.
They'll call again.
Don't worry about it.
Should I give your mobile number?
You could teach me to say it in German.
The phone always ringing is annoying.
I prepared a hot-pot but I'm talking to Kei's back.
- Want a beer? - Mm.
Here.
Don't miss a fast movement.
Capture the moment!
Don't miss a fast movement.
Why haven't you missed me?
Did you sign the divorce papers?
And this...
It's a Memo of Agreement to pay Yuzuru's dance tuition.
Sign this too
and write the payee.
I'll read the rest later.
Can you sign it now.
I'll read it after I calm down.
- You need to give up. - I will give up...
but just listen.
What?
Why's this happening?
Since when did you want a divorce?
You made us a good home...
I'm proud of the children...
You were the perfect wife.
I treasure you and the children
so why are you doing this?
That's right. It's really like you said.
You were a good father and husband.
When the children were small, we had great family holidays.
And Jou and Mai got good results.
- I'm truly grateful to you. - So why...?
But you changed. You betrayed me!
You got a cute younger woman, and stopped touching me.
Your humiliation doesn't compare to how you shamed me.
- It's a misunderstanding! - Fool!
It's too late for meaningless excuses.
You saw her at work, and took her to a hotel every week.
- It's over with her. - How's that make it OK?
Your betrayal changed me!
It's painful. Why are you talking like this?
- Satoko. - Get off, you're dirty!
Please sign it, and send it to my parents' house.
Understand?
This room stinks.
The rubbish and dust is mixed with your foul breath!
Foul breath...
Hey, what about dinner tonight?
Can we go out?
I don't know when I'll finish. I'll message you.
Have a good day.
Can I have a word?
What is it?
You're busy with your boyfriend.
Not getting married?
I'd like you to tell me.
Marriage isn't in our plans yet.
That's new.
Can you be with me again?
It's nothing new.
A double affair has unexpected balance.
Fifty-fifty will make up for your past stress.
Mr Takayanagi, is this a joke?
I'm serious...seriously asking.
I'm sorry. I can't.
You won't because of school
but if we'd met outside, you could accept.
It's hard to forget you.
And a teacher must be a role model.
I can't.
It will kind of help others.
I could break down, and worry the school...
so you're responsible for saving me!
- Please stop. - I can't stop!
Miss Nishihara.
Miss Nishihara, I was away yesterday. Here.
Ah...
You haven't left yet?
I just came back.
I see.
What can't you stop?
You should go. I must lock up.
Teacher...
I also won't stop.
Huh, stop what? Ah, time to go.
- You're still here. - You too.
I'm about to go home.
Want to eat Kyoto leftovers?
Thank you.
What's wrong?
I'm washed up as a choreographer.
I do it for myself, not to sell.
- Don't rush. - Those 10 years in Germany rushed by.
That time is like a dream.
I need to be relieved of the job.
But an overseas company called me for promotion.
I can't do management.
Yamaoka-san, can I have a phone here to take overseas calls?
Fine, but use your own number.
Understood.
We're not getting on so well.
- With your chef? - Yep. - The 25 year old? - Yep.
Didn't you go to Kyoto?
At Kyoto, he paid me no attention.
He just focused on work.
But he took you... We've never taken a trip.
I wanted to go to an onsen... but he didn't want to.
I feel like the part of me inside him is getting smaller.
I understand!
There's no new woman... and we don't fight.
He sees nothing but his work.
All his energy goes into his big chance.
Very grown-up.
Yours can't have forgotten about you.
Maybe time's up.
No way, he's just worn out.
- He sleep-talks cooking! Agh! - Mine sleep-talks dance.
- Men sleep-talk more than us. - We don't know that.
So, maybe I talk? (Mm) No way, what if I talk strangely?
- Are you still here? - Sorry, we're going.
Could you lock the door?
- Yes. - Yes.
Excuse me.
My place in Kei's heart is getting smaller and smaller.
Why's everyone get like that?
To the tips of your fingers.
Lift your leg higher.
Musical back-up dancing's no good, but choreography is.
Yes.
I wanted to see Fortner company's Ichinose Yuta.
Ayako, I need a favour.
You still don't listen.
I'm busy. Say it next time.
What do you want?
You think I'd listen to you?
Yes.
- I'm home. - Welcome back.
Have you eaten?
Sorry, I forgot to message.
- I can make fried rice... - It's fine.
If we were married, I wouldn't feel anxious now.
I wanted to discuss marriage but couldn't say it.
Where are you now? I want to see you.
Where are you now?
Live with me.
Don't go any more.
[TAKAYANAGI]
[DELETE CONTACT]
- Good morning. - Good morning.
Miss Nishihara.
I'd like to discuss something with you tonight.
Well, today's difficult. Sorry.
I see.
What's going on?
- It can't be discussed at school. - What do you mean? - I don't know.
Takayanagi's strange lately.
- Good morning. - Morning.
Teacher.
Are you happy?
- What? - Aren't you happy?
Why are you asking that?
- Good morning. - Morning.
There are 10 new messages.
Kei office's.
If you make problems for Kei, I'll kill you.
You're living with her.
Can't she take phone numbers?
My manager shouldn't be a person close to me
and her work is different.
She doesn't understand dance.
It's not just my phone number.
I want to be your producer
so you can focus on dance.
You worked hard. I'll buy dinner.
- What do you want to eat? - Yakiniku (barbecue).
You're serious.
That smile.
Question: On 19 September 1958, Nagashima Shigeo got a home run.
He forgot to stand on which base?
First base.
- Good evening. - Yui.
I came for my spring clothes.
- I see. - Yes.
Yui, eat before you go.
I don't have much, but I'll make rolled omelet.
It's ready!
I could take it and go.
Just eat it and go.
I made it just for you.
Come on, wash your hands, come on.
- I'm tucking in. - Help yourself.
Don't stare at me.
I'm sorry.
Yummy.
Isn't it going well with him?
See, it's like I thought.
Come home.
Come home where you belong.
It must be so tough.
You're crying.
Your omelet's too tasty.
Lies!
Here's this month's money.
I don't need that. If you come home,
I won't need your handouts.
Being with me, not that dancer, is better for your health.
His income is unstable now.
He told me he's not thinking of marriage.
Isn't it time to stop your stupidity?
He's shamelessly living with you, with no plans to marry.
You understand, Yui.
When you fall in love,
you don't see clearly, understand?
Thank you for the food.
It was good, thanks, Mum. Bye.
Yui, please wait!
Isn't there anything else you need to take?
Yui, where are you going?!
I drank too much makgeolli.
- Careful going home. - Yes. See you at work tomorrow.
You! Why are you with her?!
What's she to you?
Who? Ah, it's Kei's woman's adultery partner.
You! Who's she?!
None of your business.
I'm his ex-girlfriend and his manager, Mr Adultery.
You said you'd make her happy. So why's she here?
You stink of barbecue. You're going to her like that?
How insensitive!
Then I'll strip him...
- Stop it! - Hey, wait, hey.
It's alright.
Why don't you give her back?
What?
Your girlfriend.
She can't understand you.
She'll just become baggage.
She saved me when I was suffering.
You don't need her now.
That's not an issue.
I love her.
We talked about this. I won't repeat myself.
I quit. I can't do this work.
Hello, it's Kei's office.
Kei is here now, so let me get him. Just one minute, please.
It's London S&N Dance Company's art director, Jamie Birch.
They want you to choreograph their new work.
Kei Taira...speaking.
Of course. I'd be glad to.
Yes, let's do that.
I'll make arrangements and be in touch.
Same here.
Thank you very much, Mr. Birch. Goodbye.
I'm going to London.
Miss Nishihara, I'm getting divorced, so let's get married.
That playboy is no good.
I saw him flirting with his ex,
having barbecue and drinking.
Dancer or choreographer... he doesn't suit you.
It's a bit soon, but I'll be good to you.
He's just fooling around.
You're the only one for me!
Let's get married.
I'm on my own now, so we can live together.
I'm sorry it's taken so long. Marry me.
If you said that a year ago, I might've been happy
but now I love someone.
He doesn't deserve your love. He's with another woman.
If by any chance, he doesn't deserve my love,
it can't turn to hate immediately.
I love him that much
so I can't marry you.
We have no more eggs. It has to succeed.
I've got a good feeling...
Welcome home.
I'm back.
You ate already, hey? You'll have a beer though.
I made egg roll.
So...if we move to a bigger place,
we could make one room your office.
And I'll study English and German
so I can take a person's name.
I have 13 classes in a week so
if I divert the phone to my mobile,
I can help from school.
It's fine.
I've got an office.
Anyway, it's strange to take calls at school.
We each have our own work.
Don't you need me any more?
What?
You wanted me so much, you called me a goddess.
"Where are you now? Where are you?" is how you phoned me.
You pulled me in.
I was living okay, but I fell in love with you.
You don't even need me.
Where'd that Kei go?
You said you loved me! Where's that Kei?!
- I'm here. - You're not!
You're fine if I'm here or not.
- That's not true... - It is!
Hold me.
If you don't hold me...
Drink?
Your back is beautiful.
I'm going to London for a while.
What?
A London company asked me to choreograph.
It's a great chance.
I worked hard at Dresden for 10 years, then I fell to earth.
Maybe I can fly again.
Why must you go all the way to London?
You have lots of offers in Japan, and even work in your sleep.
You needn't rush overseas.
Can't you work in Japan?
What is it?
Are you angry?
I'm aiming beyond Japan.
Dance can transcend borders.
Because of my age, I have to ride this wave.
If it's not now, when can I go for it?
You must understand that.
I don't understand.
Why don't you get it?
I'm a school teacher,
not a dancer spreading wings world wide.
It's impossible to understand.
So what do you want?
Don't you have a goal?
A goal?
My goal is...
Marriage.
I want to marry you.
I failed.
I go to London in two days.
I'll go pack.
As an ordinary person, I understand for the first time
the cruelty of a talented person's existence. . .
Go safely. .
Kei went off to London...
and didn't return to this room.