You promised to love me 24 hours a day.
When you're working or drinking with friends...
You said you would love me with all your heart.
You captured my heart, so look at me only.
Otherwise...
I will disappear!
I'm sorry.
Kanchi!
Good morning.
Morning.
Thank you.
What are you looking at?
I'm sorry.
About what?
About yesterday?
What happened yesterday?
Aren't you angry?
Why should I be?
Of course I'm angry!
Do you understand that you're everything to me?
This is frustrating.
I understand, you're everything to...
No, half of your heart is not with me.
That's not true.
Then say "I love you, Rika", so that everyone can hear.
Now?
There you go looking away again.
I can't say it here.
I can say it.
Shall I say it? I...
Stop it.
I love you Kanchi!
Hi.
I love you Kanchi.
I love you.
Hey, stud!
Don't get so embarrassed.
Rika, I saw you.
- ﻿What did you see? - ﻿You shouting "I love you, Kanchi!'
Ah, that one.
I heard that he is the hunk of his department.
Hey there big boy, would you like some tea?
- ﻿Don't scare me. - I made you some coffee.
I'm busy right now.
You rush out when another girl calls you but you turn down your girlfriend.
You're a wolf in sheep's clothing.
I'm sorry. I couldn't leave Sekiguchi that way.
Extra, extra! He couldn't leave her that way...
But what about poor Rika?
It's love.
He finally admitted that he loves Satomi.
- ﻿I was talking about you. - ﻿He's trying to talk his way out of it.
He doesn't look like he's telling the truth.
I'm telling the truth. There's nothing between us.
- ﻿Nothing? - ﻿Nothing.
Not even this much?
No.
How about this much?
Well.
I'm just joking. There's nothing.
You're planning to dump me later. You're terrible!
That felt good.
Here.
Thanks.
Did you make it home safely?
Yes.
The cake was good.
Was it?
And the dinner too.
Why are you suddenly so serious?
That's because...
Did you think I was serious?
What?
I faked the crying. I only cry when I eat horseradish...
Of course it was real tears!
Pick up the phone.
Hello, Na...
Mikami?
Sekiguchi?
I see.
Where?
I ll call her later.
Fine.
Did something happen to Satomi?
She's in the hospital with appendicitis.
Appenciditis?
She just had an operation.
You have to see her today.
Let's go together.
Okay.
Do you think she shaved?
Shaved what?
It's appendicitis, so she must have done it.
Don't ask her that. She gets embarrassed easily.
You mean you do.
Here it is.
Please come in.
Nagao...
You sounded like you didn't care on the phone.
Quit telling lies!
You look fine.
I'm sorry to worry you just because of appendicitis.
Kanchi was so concerned that he turned pale.
Really?
He wondered if they shaved you.
When did I say that?
You don't have to get so defensive.
- ﻿No, I'm not. - ﻿He gets so embarrassed like a little kid.
Isn't this hospital the one you study at?
That's right.
So you can come and go as you please.
How exciting.
Are you hungry?
I'd like to eat some fruits.
We should have brought some.
- I'll go get some. - ﻿Don't worry, I'll go.
Let's go together.
Okay, see you later.
Hey wait.
I'll make some orange juice for her.
Did you have an affair?
What'd you say?
Satomi seemed depressed.
I think she likes feeling depressed.
What a thing to say.
She worries too much.
What's wrong with worrying about the one you love?
I didn't have any affair.
Then, you should have said so from the start.
You believe me?
You said you didn't.
Is that so?
You must be great.
- ﻿Really? You think so? - I do.
I think I might do something with you.
- No, don't! I'm Kanchi's girlfriend. - ﻿I understand.
I'm sorry for what happened.
Was Rika angry?
- No. - ﻿I'm glad.
I don't want to come between you two.
Aren't things going well with Mikami, yet?
I don't know what to do.
Did you talk it out?
There are some things that can't be put into words.
I loved him so much...
What are you saying?
Remember, you thought about him for five years.
So don't say those things to me again.
I understand.
I'll trust him again.
Yes.
Hi, how are you doing?
You should knock first.
- ﻿Why is that? - ﻿They could be fooling around on the bed.
Quit worrying!
Look who's talking.
We're back.
Morning.
What are you doing here?
My classmate's girlfriend is in this hospital. What's wrong with paying a visit?
- ﻿I bought you this. - ﻿She brought me flowers.
Thanks.
I caused a misunderstanding so I wanted to make it up.
In return, bring me flowers for my wedding.
I'm getting married.
That's what I really came to tell you.
That should clear up all of the misunderstandings.
- ﻿That's right, you're getting married. - I should have said so from the beginning.
I don't want people to misunderstand.
Please take care of yourself.
Didn't I tell you?
- ﻿Yeah. - ﻿What are you talking about?
He was just telling me that you're not the type to have an affair.
I bet you really wanted to jump her.
We bought pineapples, oranges and lots of sweets.
I'll squeeze some lemons for you.
Do you want to come ﻿over to my place?
I have to water my plants.
- ﻿You put me through a lot today. - ﻿How so?
You shouted it out in front of everyone.
Which one?
About loving me.
It wasn't a lie.
But you don't have to tell the whole world about it.
If I don't say how I feel, I'll suffocate and die.
Because of that, everyone was staring at me today.
It doesn't matter what others think.
As long as there's love, you can overcome anything.
Quit kidding around.
Why do we have to hide it? We're not acting immoral.
Not like some people...
Please disregard what I just brought up.
Too late. I'm leaving.
- ﻿You didn't want to come over anyway. - ﻿Did you say something?
Nothing.
Are you leaving?
After I finish this.
I fell asleep.
How are you feeling?
Thank you, you can leave now.
I'll stay until you fall asleep.
- ﻿I'm sorry. - ﻿For what?
Don't worry about that. Just go to sleep.
Will you leave when I do?
I'll stay.
I wish I could stay here forever.
Then you would take care of me forever.
I'd like to lock that door.
And not let anyone else in.
- ﻿Hello? - ﻿Were you sleeping?
Kind of.
What is it? I have an early day tomorrow.
Do you think it was true?
What?
That girl who said that she was getting married...
I think it's true.
It didn't look like ﻿Mikami was aware of it.
Really? It didn't appear that way to me.
Do you think they're fooling around about now?
What?
You're flustered.
No, I'm not. Why should I be?
Ask that to yourself.
What's with her? She's the one who called.
How's Sekiguchi?
She's sleeping at home.
Then we can't stay out too late.
Don't worry about us. It's been a while since we went out drinking.
Then call her later. I'll confirm your alibi.
That's why you're so concerned.
I feel a little more assured...
The girl at the hospital is the one Sekiguchi was concerned about...
Right...
She's engaged, so you won't do anything.
I guess.
You paused.
Don't worry. She won't ﻿let me do anything.
That's not the point. How do you think Sekiguchi felt?
How did she feel?
Do you know?
Never mind that. Swear to me..
About what?
That Sekiguchi Satome is the only one you love.
- ﻿How can I? - ﻿You can if it's true.
Then what about you? Swear that Akana Rika is the only one for you.
We're not the ones in trouble here.
I hope things are going well.
But she didn't seem as cheerful as she usually is.
Didn't you notice?
You were so worried about Satomi that you forgot her?
She's too good for you.
What's so good about her?
She's the direct opposite of Satomi.
May we have another round?
I dated Sekiguchi in the 11th or 12th grade.
Just the two of you?
Were you trying to get the inside track with her?
We just went to see a movie. After the movie we went out for creme sodas.
As we were talking she started to choke, so I asked her what was wrong.
She turned red and said she swallowed a cherry seed.
Cherry?
From the cherry on the creme soda.
She was too embarrassed to spit it out.
What a fool...
Don't laugh. I was really touched.
That's when I realized that I like girls like her.
You're strange.
You wouldn't understand.
That's what I like about her.
I mean, liked... That was in the past.
Let's drink.
I'm fine, but don't you ﻿have to work tomorrow?
Don't worry about me.
I covered for you when you knocked over the statue of "The Thinker".
I don't remember doing anything like that.
Is that the thanks I get? I'm calling our teacher, Uesugi, to confess it all.
I hate Uesugi!
Lets go to one more place.
How about your place?
Or is Rika over?
No, she isn't.
- ﻿Why not? - Never mind that, let's get drunk.
You ﻿must have had a fight.
Okay.
I'll repay you for what you did.
Coming.
Good evening. I have a special delivery.
You can dump it if you don't want it.
What are you getting embarrassed for?
Kanchii.
I brought you this present.
You like Robocop, right?
Excuse me.
Return it tomorrow.
You're like Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn.
How long have you known each other?
Seventeen years?
- Has it been that long? ﻿ - We're already past getting ﻿bored with each other.
Then you'll probably be together until you die.
I think I'll pass on staying together that long.
Me too. There has been at least fifty times I wanted to hit you.
And you hit me about ten of those times already.
Of which you ducked five times and hit me back three times.
What's the story?
It was because of my ﻿problem with women.
- ﻿Just like now. - ﻿That's right.
He's been doing the same thing for seventeen years.
You, too.
- ﻿Let's drink up. - ﻿Thanks.
I'm sorry.
- ﻿It wasn't me. You shook it, didn't you? - ﻿Thank you, Mikami.
You ripped it.
My pillow...
I've never seen him so drunk.
He's the worst ﻿when it comes to alcohol.
And you're the worst ﻿when it comes to women?
I pity Satomi.
She's fine.
You saw me getting me dumped.
About the girl who's getting married?
Were you trying to start something with her?
She's like Satomi.
I tried, but couldn't get her.
That's not the point. It's no wonder Kanchi gets angry.
He's just angry because he's not popular.
He is popular.
But I think you're good-looking, too.
Is that right?
But not as handsome as Kanchi.
You have a good eye for men.
- ﻿He's lucky. - So am I.
I love Satomi as much as Nagao did.
I finally got my wish, so what am I doing?
I think I'll have a few, too.
Mikami.
Don't you love Satomi anymore?
I do, but do you have to love only one person?
There are many different kinds of love. Must you suppress all types of love if you have someone?
I don't know. I can love only one way.
But Nagao might not share the same feelings as you.
What?
Men sometimes think that the girl who dumped him ﻿is more desirable than the one he has.
- Are you talking about Satomi? - ﻿No, I said sometimes.
Even if he can't forget Satomi,
my love will be strong.
I won't let anyone destroy my love for him. Not even Kanchi's.
That's how I feel, ﻿but I'm still a bit angry.
Why?
Fool!
You don't know how much I love you, do you?
Stupid.
Morning.
Good morning, Kanchi.
Morning.
Rika!
- ﻿See ya, thanks. - ﻿See you again.
Ohh. Rika, come here.
You stay there.
What is it?
Swallow a cherry seed in front of him.
What's that for?
A love spell.
See ya.
Let's go.
- What did he say? - He proposed to me.
Are you worried?
Not really.
Is that so?
You're lying, aren't you?
- ﻿Which one is he? - ﻿He's the one.
The one in grey?
- ﻿What was it? - You could be reaping some benefits soon.
That's if you keep going out with Akana Rika.
You're wearing the same tie as yesterday.
Isn't that the same suit, too? How's your right arm?
Kanchi...
Speak of the devil.
Kanchi, Kanchi, Kanchi...
Excuse me.
What's the matter?
The people around me are nosy.
I left my blue jacket at your place. Please bring it.
Why don't you come ﻿get it yourself?
Are you trying to get me to come over with that line?
I'll come over so promise me something.
Don't lie.
Tell me if you go out, kiss another girl or fall in love.
Promise me.
Back to work.
Are you coming over tonight?
I will think about it.
We never seem to have enough time.
I wonder if we'll get it done by today? Won't he be waiting?
I told him that I'll be late tonight.
Is that so?
Does it still hurt?
I'm fine. Since they removed it I'm feeling fine.
I'm talking about over here.
I'm fine.
Come over anytime you feel sad. Actually I like your cooking.
Thank you.
Bye.
Stop!
- Do you want to go? - Again? You sure like it.
You, too.
I'll drop this off and be right back.
Hello.
- ﻿Good night. - ﻿Where's the department head?
Everybody went already.
How is Kanchi?
He's on the road, so l don't think he'll return.
I'm sorry to be pushing him so hard.
Keep pushing him.
I heard that it's all over the company.
That's why he's jumpy.
Don't tease him like that. He's old-fashioned.
He's concerned for you, too.
I wish it were only me.
Is he having an affair?
Bingo.
Really?
He can't turn down anyone in need.
He's too nice.
People rely on him ﻿more than he realizes.
- ﻿Don't worry about it. - I'm not.
Bye.
Did you wait long?
I'm sorry to call you out so suddenly.
What's the matter?
This is the first time I've asked a man out.
Thank you for waiting.
Jack Daniels on the rocks.
Is the misunderstanding cleared up?
Yes. You saved me.
Are you grateful?
Very much so!
And the misunderstanding I had about you is clear too.
You're a rich girl, after all. Didn't your parents choose your fiancé?
So your life is ﻿running right on schedule.
That's wonderful.
Anything wrong with that?
I'm getting married for my parents' sake.
I'm marrying a man I don't love or even know.
But...
you have no right to lecture me.
I'm sorry.
Don't worry. I'll clean up. Go home to your boyfriend.
Thank you.
Satomi.
You look happy.
See ya.
Are you all right?
You drank too much. Wait here! I'll get a cab for you.
You'll be all right alone, won't you?
See you.
I'll have him take you home, so ride with me.
Thank you. You live in Seijo, right?
Please take her to Seijo.
Good night.
What is it?
Are you still drunk?
What's wrong?
I lied.
I don't love my fiancé.
I don't want to get married for my parents' sake.
But I can't do anything about it.
I don't have the courage to stand up to them.
I've always been waiting for someone to carry me off.
I know that there ﻿is no Prince Charming.
I don't want to get married.
You're good.
It doesn't seem like Kanchi's coming.
I left a message on ﻿his answering machine.
Then let's do a ﻿duet together.
Sorry. I only do duets with Kanchi.
I think I'll go.
Why?
One more song.
- ﻿I have to water my plants. - ﻿Let's do a duet with me.
Bye!
He did come home.
I wonder if he has any messages.
Hello, this is Rika. I'm out with Midori. If you feel up to it, come and meet us. Bye.
I wonder if he went there?
Hello.
This is Sekiguchi....
Thank you for coming to see me at the hospital. Please thank Rika for me.
Nagao, what are you doing?
Are you still at work?
Are you with Rika?
I...
I don't know what to do.
I can't trust Mikami anymore.
Nagao, please choose for me.
I'll do whatever you say.
We'll be able to go for sure, won't we?
I carved my name on the railing of this schoolhouse when I graduated.
I bet it's not there anymore.
Let's go back and check!
Then you could carve ﻿my name next to it.
But it's so far away.
I want to go to the town where you were born.
Next time we both ﻿get some time off, I'll take you there.
- ﻿Really? - It's for real.
It's a promise.
We'll be able to go, won't we?