Don't give up your dance place.
When Ichinose of Fortner Company hurt his arm,
my choreography suddenly gained attention.
The plentiful work turned my life around.
I'm off to London.
Yui was lonely as I immersed myself in work.
In London, I got an offer of a world tour,
not just to big cities but to remote places.
I believed it would open a new path.
I want to go.
It was like first seeing Yui...
I felt something was about to change.
So I wanted to take Yui on tour...
This is my love, my proposal.
I wanted Yui to see different countries...
I love you.
but Yui refused to go.
We want different things in life.
We're too far apart.
ONE YEAR LATER
That was a year ago.
Good work. Can I take that?
- I'm fine. - No way. You'll look better not loaded down.
Oh... here he comes.
Taira, congratulations on a successful tour.
- Congratulations. - Thank you.
You're on the front cover
as one of 100 people moving the world. How's it feel?
I'm honoured. I'm glad I didn't give up dance.
Were there times you wanted to?
- There were. - When was that?
I felt I had no talent with no position.
18 months ago, I was at wits end.
How'd you pick yourself up?
Did something save you?
It was...
because I saw a goddess.
It's a year since I was here.
I wanted to show Yui the long shadows in the desert.
It always felt strange Yui wasn't there.
I was always looking for Yui.
You want a different happiness.
We're too far apart.
Why couldn't I say then, "Let's go together".
- Who is he? - I've seen him before.
He was on TV.
He's come to see Miss Nishihara!
How's Takeuchi know?
Do you have business at the school?
I want to see Nishihara Yui.
Would you call her for me?
Miss Nishihara quit.
~ SECOND LOVE ~
Have a seat.
Isn't he the stalker from a year ago?
- Nup...he's a popular dancer.
A dancer? What?
- Is it strange here? - It smells like a staff room.
I went to Germany at 17. I'd forgotten this atmosphere.
It's carefree, right?
Mr Takayanagi, I'm off.
Aren't you Taira Kei?
Would you sign this?
Thank you.
- Mr Takayanagi, can you lock up? - Yes.
See you later.
He's a celeb!
When did Yui quit?
Last July.
What's she doing now?
Please give me her address... Where she's working...?
For Pete’s sake!
What are you playing at?!
I asked you to look after her.
So why are you coming to school now?
It was hard to hand her to you. What happened?!
Where is Yui, please?
- You think I'd tell you, if she didn't?! - Please tell me.
I...I'm single again, because I fell in love with her.
I hurt everyone.
Yet you fell in love happily.
It's conceited!
If you're looking for her now, why'd you steal her?
Why didn't you hold onto her?!
Being a teacher at this school is prestigious.
It's a high level school.
Our teachers can't be just anybody
but Miss Nishihara threw it away.
She wanted to have a dream to talk about.
- A dream to talk about? - That's right.
What did she mean by that?
Goodbye.
It's not easy to understand but
I want to find my own dream to talk about.
Taira. Taira, are you listening?!
Yes.
A dream sounds great, but betting everything on it
is an unbelievable decision.
Decision.
The headmaster and everyone here did our best to stop her.
Why is that?
She wouldn't listen.
How'd she get like that?... It's your influence!
That's natural after going out together.
Where's Yui now?
Excuse me.
- Sorry to just turn up. I'm Taira. - I know!
You've done well. You're my first famous visitor!
Why am I laughing...
Come in, come in, this way.
Here.
I'm sorry for whacking you.
I didn't know you'd get famous.
Coffee or tea? Ah, Japanese tea is good.
- None, thanks. - No, no.
I want to see Yui. Where's she working?
Is she living here?
Unfortunately, she isn't.
- So where is she...? - Not telling you!
Since you broke up, she's lived on her own.
Always alone.
Where can I meet her?
- What do you intend? - I want to see her.
I asked your intentions.
I want to live with her again.
- Huh..? - Tell me where she is.
Could you please give up?
She felt so ordinary and talentless beside you.
Anyhow, everyone has to get through life.
She felt insecure when she was with you.
I need her.
The long tour made me realize.
You can't see her!
She needs a man with balance.
Balance?
Sure. Down to earth.
Wouldn't living with a woman who's exciting and thrilling
be a balance for you?
Yui is right for me.
I think she'd be happy to hear that...but
stop playing, and leave her alone.
Let her time with you be a good memory.
[ YUI ]
- Yui? - What!
Where are you?
I often tried calling her on tour
but I couldn't get through.
She changed her number.
It's the first time in months
I've heard her voice.
[Agricultural Chemistry General Research Institute]
We're using hydroponics to grow vegetables.
Inside the building, we're using artificial light.
We check temperature, humidity and CO2.
We can grow fresh, nutritious lettuce
in any weather in a small space.
It reduces costs.
We face a world food crisis.
These techniques are usable anywhere.
We're thinking about overseas expansion.
Vegies are like cute students who don't talk back
but they can be moody like you.
Want to see the strawberries upstairs?
Yes.
Thank you.
This is your dream, isn't it?
I'm unsure if it's my dream, but it's what I found.
You talked about it so keenly.
It in no way compares to you.
You listened so intently to me,
it was like a dream.
Maybe you were mocking me.
It's cool.
I wanted you to see my work too.
I saw in a magazine you travelled all over.
I'm glad you're safe.
I kept wondering... if I'd insisted,
would you have come with me?
I would've annoyed you.
- No. - I'd've gone.
I love you, Yui.
I want you to look at me again.
I want to be with you forever.
I don't need you anymore.
I'm just a junior researcher, but the work's interesting.
When my students defied me, I wanted to die
but here I won't mind anything.
I can improve without you
so don't try to sway my heart.
I have to go.
I'll come again.
Don't come anymore.
It's better this way.
Don't come anymore.
Taira, is up ok?
- Ah... from the first half. - Yes.
They're fossils from Noshiri Lakes in Nagana...
Naumanni.
- I'm home. - Did he visit you? - Yes, he did.
He kept repeating, 'Where are you, where are you'
like a broken CD.
It was nice to see him after so long.
Eh, what's that mean?
It's alright.
If you say so, but... ah, I lied to him.
I said you lived alone, not with me.
It'd be a problem if he kept coming here.
That's fine.
What's for dinner?
Miso soup...and your favourite eggs.
- I'll wash my hands. - Yes, yes.
A year ago, I pushed her in a corner.
If I don't do my best now, when can I?
Please understand.
It annoyed me that Yui wouldn't go with me.
But my feelings at that time were real.
He may be wonderful, but he has no marriage plans.
You can live a full life without a man.
I have you; you have lettuces. It's enough.
If we want more, things will go wrong again.
I'm still appalled you quit the school.
You threw away your career in your 30s.
- But your company employs a lot of people? - Mm.
So you have stability.
Stability is most important. Stability.
O God of Stability, hear me!
Ok. Let's eat.
The arrangements are fine. Thank you.
- It's ok? - Yes, thanks.
So I'll expect your alterations. Yes, thanks.
What's Kei's schedule?
- Ah, look. - He must get here soon.
- Morning. - Oh, you're here! - You're late. Take a taxi.
It's fine, fine.
Even though he's a cover guy, it's good he takes a train.
Why'd I need to get here fast?
You got a request from Hamburg State Theatre of Germany.
Hamburg? I have no connections...
Outside Japan, the international community has its eyes on Taira Kei.
They want you to be Arts Director for Dance.
What?
It's remarkable at your age, Kei!
Congrats. Just like Fortner Company,
they want you exclusively. It's amazing!
Say something.
It's amazing, but I need a little time.
Well, I have to sort out my feelings
before I can be happy about this.
Why?
Global Career System?
Build your experience in an international environment.
Global work will cultivate your research talents.
Japanese research techniques can be exported
to create a new industry.
Yui?
Here's your ticket to Hamburg next week.
I'm in no rush.
The Theatre Company is rushing me. There's no option.
If you delay, someone else could take the position.
Then it can't be helped.
Just go.
I want to hear what the State Theatre says.
What don't you understand?
Move out of this apartment.
- It's fine here. - Because of memories?
Are you that pathetic?
You were different a year ago.
Just forget that woman.
I can't forget her.
Put her aside as a burden.
- I can't. - You neglected her;
now you want her back. I'd hate it if I were her.
She's like your toy.
Annoying. Just leave it.
I can't. I'm your manager, so go to Hamburg for me.
Get out!
I'm going.
Yui.
Hamburg State Theatre might make me Art Director.
I want to go with you.
I can't lose you again.
Don't play with me anymore.
Leave it here.
- Long time no see. - You got more beautiful.
What are you saying, Teacher Ueda?
Neither of us teach anymore.
Ah...that's right. 'Teacher' doesn't feel right.
- Welcome. - Milk tea, please. - Certainly.
I broke up with him.
What?
Broken up with him.
Being in Paris alone was pointless
so I came home.
He got a young woman, so he's not returning.
He wants to marry her
so we split up.
We were stared at in Paris. I wouldn't meet anyone.
It was very lonely.
You're still cool.
Your resolve is amazing.
But...I don't regret going to Paris.
It was painful, but I'm glad I loved him.
Better than nothing at all.
It's alright, Miss Ueda.
I'm not a teacher.
- I broke up with my guy. - What?
But it's better than nothing.
I'm glad I loved him.
I'd like to see everyone again.
- Everyone? - Like Mr Takayanagi.
Why don't you call him?
Ah, Mr Takayanagi and I haven't met since I resigned.
~ you'll always be in my heart ~
~ passionate, bright red rose ~
Somehow, it feels like 10 years have passed.
Taira came to school recently.
So that's how it was.
You knew? You got back together?
We didn't.
I see.
He's an unpleasant chap but
I'm jealous of his thoughtless youth.
He isn't young now.
His mentality is young.
He's immature.
That's right.
My daughter got into her first choice of school.
- Is it Tokoma? - Oojo. - That's amazing!
My son who goes to Todai Uni took a girl out for yakiniku.
Is that right.
My daughter said my ex-wife has a new boyfriend.
Eh?!
You women are so strong willed.
You found a new job, and got more lively.
I have a long way to go.
- A long way. - Yes, a long way.
I want entry to the Global Career System.
You can't choose your new placement.
I accept that.
- The test is difficult. - I want a chance.
At your age, it will be hard.
I'll try my best.
Well, first get accepted.
Thank you.
Nishihara!
- Yes. - It's reception.
- I'm Nishihara. - There's someone to see you.
I said it before.
If you cause Kei problems, I'll kill you.
I really want to kill you now.
Is this about the Art Director position?
So you are holding him back.
- That's not the case. - Cut it out.
He once craved that sort of work, but now he's so ordinary.
It's all your fault.
Stop chasing him.
You're interfering in his life.
Hamburg State Theatre might make me Art Director.
I want to go with you.
Ah, good work.
Can you do this choreography by tomorrow?
- Yes. - Next is... info for a magazine...
for 40 minutes.
Hello.
I see, it's about Hamburg...
You won't come with me.
Kei, you were born to fly among the stars.
So don't hesitate. I want to see you shine.
Take the challenge.
That's what I want.
I understand.
If I hadn't met you a year ago,
I might be dead now...
or still working at the harbour.
Yui...
you opened the door of life for me.
I'm very grateful.
I will never forget you, Yui.
I will also never forget.
If I take the position as Arts Director,
I will give up dancing.
There'll be no more need for Taira Kei, the dancer.
On the world tour, I choreographed
and I danced to my fullest.
So I will no longer dance.
That's my resolve.
Resolve...
It's my resolve if I'm Arts Director.
I have a request.
What?
One last time, will you dance for me?
Here...
That was my last contact with Yui.
ONE YEAR LATER
I live beside Elbe River
and walk to the theatre everyday.
For a first improvisation,
try to project tranquility.
She's good.
Should she do some ballet steps?
Overseas development concerns farming technology.
Please choose me as a member of the Global Career...
Faster, faster.
Faster now... faster again.
I'll announce the new appointments.
- Takahashi Jun...Iceland. - Yes.
- Kazuhiro Tomeo...Vietnam. - Yes.
- Tomita Daisuke...Ghana. - Yes.
Nishihara Yui.
Yes?!
Art direction: Kei Taira 'White Season' April 2nd 'Saskatoon' May 7th
- Good morning, Klaus. - Good morning.
- How are you? - Good, thanks.
I've come to Hamburg to grow lettuce.
I missed you.
Me too.
~ SECOND LOVE ~