Nagao.
Yes. Good morning.
Let's have lunch.
What's happening?
Eh?
Having problems about her transfer?
No.
You don't want her to go?
Did she request the transfer?
Yes, quite a while ago.
Being raised in L.A., she doesn't seem to like Tokyo.
It's not so bad these days.
But she used to seem so uncomfortable.
This city is too small for her.
She fell for you because you have a big heart.
No, it's not like that.
Hm?
No. You and Rika think too highly of me.
I don't have the ability to accept all her love.
Ah... is that so.
So, that's why she was so sad last night.
She called me out in the middle of the night.
Don't worry. We just had coffee together.
Her love is too much for you, right?
I really thought that you could handle it.
If you want to get away from her, it's simple.
Just let her go to L.A.
I'll be waiting for you tonight.
At seven. But only if you want to come.
I really need to talk to you.
About what?
About us and our future.
What, you're still here.
I've been doing a lot of thinking.
This morning I had a great idea that would make everything right.
But I forgot it all.
Weird, I used to have a good memory in school.
But I forgot everything the moment I saw you.
Everything would just work out if I go to L.A.
Are you going?
I haven't given a definite answer yet.
Why not?
Hm, I thought you would stop me.
Why?
"Rika don't go! I need you to be by my side!"
I can't say that.
Huh? Why not?
You wanted to go, right?
Yah.
It was your dream to work overseas, right?
I never heard about it when we were together.
But...
I never thought about it when I was with you.
But...
Do you want me to go?
I didn't say that.
I'm thinking about what would be best for you.
Hm...
I'm glad you're so understanding.
So, I can go right?
You know Rika...
Okay, I understand.
This is last month's reports.
Oh, good work.
Looks like you're feeling better.
Thanks to you.
So... Have you thought about your transfer?
I really think it's a great opportunity.
I know you would've been eager to go 6 months ago.
You won't go?
I might.
What does Nagao say to that?
He says I should go if I want to go.
I see.
Yes.
Do you want to go?
Section Chief.
Yo.
Excuse me.
I need your signature.
Here.
You will come, won't you?
Of course.
So, this Aikawa is taking your name.
Give it back.
It doesn't matter. I'll still go.
What for?
To steal you away from the groom.
Like in the movies.
I'll lock all the doors and get a bodyguard.
A perfect wedding ceremony for an arranged marriage.
You have a problem with that?
Of course I do.
The woman I love is getting married.
The woman you love? You're joking?
Yes, just joking.
A joke.
You want me to take her place.
Have more confidence in yourself.
You're not a cheap girl who'll take the place...
...of another woman or marry for your parent's sake.
Sorry to barge in...
Well, I did my part.
Maybe I bought too much.
Hey, invite some guys!
I don't know any.
Yah, that's true...
You don't know any guys other...
...than your two high school classmates.
It's okay.
Alright, alright. Let's call Nagao!
N... N... N...
Wait! Stop!
It's okay!
He's probably still at work.
Okay, we'll invite him only if he's home.
Leave it to me.
I know you really want to see him.
Why don't you admit it?
Hello?
Ah... hold on, please.
Satomi, he answered!
You called?
Ah...
Eh?
Um.
Yes?
Um... uh...
Sekiguchi?
Yes, it's me.
What's the matter?
Um...
Is this Nagao-san? Would you like to come over?
We're having Onabe for dinner.
Eh... Um...
Mikami-kun!
Yo!
How about this?
Ah! It's all ready!
That looks good.
I've heard a lot about you.
Like what?
It's nothing...
That you're trustworthy.
Makiko!
You said you liked him a lot back then.
I didn't say that.
Hey, why are you acting like that now?
See? She praises you every day.
Um... not really.
Thanks.
She says, "If it wasn't for Rika, Nagao-kun could be mine."
Maybe that wasn't funny.
Let's eat.
This is delicious.
Let's eat.
Los Angeles? You're joking, right?
Just joking!
Don't scare me.
I lied. It's true.
Eh?
I put in a request for a transfer a...
...long time ago and they're now considering it.
What about Nagao?
Are you going?
I might go.
Do you want to go?
No, I don't.
Did you tell him that?
Why not?
I'm shy.
What're you saying!
I think he'll tell me not to...
...go, even if I don't tell him that.
He might think of you and...
Yah.
Is there any other reason that he wouldn't stop you?
Maybe it's like what you said...
...my love is a burden to him.
How can that be...
Kanji is so sincere that he's having...
...trouble forgetting someone that he loved.
You're okay with that?
Of course not.
Then why did you let him go to Satomi?
You're strangling your own neck.
I can't help myself.
What're you going to do?
I guess I'll be going.
I'm making tea.
Have tea with Nagao, okay?
Uh, no. I'm leaving soon.
No, no, no, it's okay.
No. You stay a little longer.
I can't.
Yes, you can. Bye!
Wait a sec, Makiko.
Wait!
Man, I don't know who that is...
Ah! I remember now.
Remember, when we all spent the night at school?
Ah, I remember now.
Everyone helped with the preparations.
Yah, that's right.
We made yakisoba and oden.
Your oden was great.
Really? I'll make it next time.
Really?
Ah! Remember? We made a big campfire too.
Ah, I remember that.
I'll never forget the color of the sky that morning.
Well, thanks for the meal.
Here is fine.
Okay.
I have some shopping to do.
Ah, okay.
Hey, where did all the guys go that night?
That night?
Ah! That's right.
What were you doing?
Um... let's see...
We were choosing which girl would go to the beach with us.
We were choosing dates.
Really?
Who was going with who.
And who did you choose?
Um... Sekiguchi, of course.
I mean you.
Eh?
You didn't ask me.
Um... I was too shy.
No way...
Well, things might be different now, if you'd asked me to go to the beach.
That's true.
Things are different.
Yah.
If I could relive my life again...
If we could start anew from that day.
This time...
It's wishful thinking.
Yah, it is.
I guess we can't do it over again.
So... has Nagao-kun given you permission to go?
Yup.
You're lucky that he's so understanding.
That's right, you'll be gone soon.
Not yet.
I'll be lonely.
Don't cry.
Here are the samples.
Later.
I can call it off.
Call what off?
The transfer to L.A.
I'll call if off if you beg me not to go with teary eyes.
You can be manly, and not even have to cry.
I'm trying to make it easier for you.
So, how about that?
To think that I went through trouble for this.
If I stop you, you won't go?
If I won't go, will you stop me?
Was your transfer to L.A. just a joke?
No, I was serious.
Then why do you say those things to me?
Because if you love me, you wouldn't want me to go.
Yes, but if it's the best thing for your future,
I can't get in the way of that.
If you hadn't met me, you might've gone.
You'd probably have fun other there.
Maybe.
When I think about that, I can't tie you down.
It won't be tying me down.
If compared to my old self and present self...
You may feel that way now, but you'll regret it.
I won't.
Is it so wrong to want you to decide for me?
Is it so wrong to want you to tell me not to go?
I'm not capable of being responsible for your future.
Forget about me.
I'm gonna put you in charge of all ski sales next year.
Yes, sir.
Me?
Of course, you.
Thank you very much.
Excuse me.
Section Chief!
Yes.
About the L.A. transfer...
I've decided.
You have?
I just reported my decision to the supervisor.
And?
I'm going.
This is rare. You calling me.
I wanted to talk.
What could this be about?
He's my fiance.
Eh?
I don't want you ruining our wedding.
Waited long?
No.
Congrats.
Your friend?
No, I don't know him.
Thanks. Good job!
Good morning.
Is it okay over there?
Leave it there and we'll take care of it.
Alright, will do.
Thank you.
Work on Sunday. How dull.
No, it's not.
I'll treat you all tonight.
You better...
She sure works hard.
I wish I could go to L.A.
Don't just stand there and watch!
Alright!
Rika is leaving...
What?
She's transferring to L.A.
So, she's going?
Why?
It's always been her dream.
Why...
When you love someone, you don't want to be apart.
That's not it. I made her go.
You didn't stop her?
No. Ordinarily, I should be by her side and support her.
But Rika's different.
I want her to do things freely. I want her to do as she wishes.
I'll be happy cheering her on from a distance.
But...
my attitude hurt her even more.
As it turns out, I'll be by myself.
I couldn't even figure out what she wanted me to do.
I'm no good!
That's not true.
That's what I like about you.
Rika will understand.
I dunno.
I'm the same way.
I like the way you are.
Sekiguchi...
Do you have 5 more minutes to spare?
Yes.
Let me stay.
Do you know what you're doing?
It's all your fault!
Hey.
Are you drunk?
I've decided. I'm getting married.
I've finally decided.
So, why?
Why am I thinking about you now?
Yes, this is Nagao.
Kanji!
Isn't it cold?
No, it's okay. Don't do that.
I'm sorry.
Hm?
That's okay.
Good. I feel better too.
Sorry to call you out so early.
It's okay.
I knew I would see you at work soon but I couldn't help myself.
Why?
I've never felt like staying the same forever.
Even when I knew tomorrow could bring...
...sadness, I was always happy that tomorrow would come.
But...
But when I knew I had to say goodbye to...
...you, I was scared of the ticking of my clock.
Then I called you.
I'm so sad without you.
You don't want to go to L.A.?
You want to go, right?
In a way I want to go.
My friends are there and my job would be better.
Compared to tiny Tokyo...
There's the ocean, the sun and...
...everybody is so full of energy.
Three months ago, I replied immediately and be on a plane now.
Without knowing who I was going to meet soon, I would've been in L.A. already.
But...
But now I want to tell that Rika not...
...to go overseas because it's a bad idea.
I want to tell that Rika that...
...soon she'll be meeting a wonderful man.
His name is Nagao Kanji.
I love you, Kanji.
That's all.
Morning.
Don't get up!
Don't get up until I leave.
She's being transferred.
Two lovers separated by a transfer...
That happens a lot.
Ah!
Then you and Nagao can happily get together.
Don't say that.
In love, the two people who come together win.
Those who get pushed aside are the losers.
There's no good or bad.
I don't know.
But I don't want to lose what I have with him.
Yes, this is Heart Sports. Hold please.
Nagao-san, line 3.
Yes.
Ah, okay.
Hey.
Why all of a sudden?
I saw Rika the other day.
Are you just letting her go?
I have no right to stop her.
You do. You're dating.
But I can't change her life.
You already have.
You changed her life the moment you met her.
I thought it'd be better for her if she went to L.A.
Maybe I just don't know if I can go on with her.
It's the first time I've heard you complain.
Shut up.
But that's not the only thing.
There's something else that's bothering you, right?
Rika knows everything.
About what?
About you and Satomi.
You can't give Rika the support she...
...needs because you have Satomi on your mind.
Tell her the truth about your feelings.
It's the first time you're going to hurt someone.
Yes.
It's me.
Ah.
Something the matter?
Can I see you?
I need to talk to you.
What is it?
I'll tell you later. Just give me 30 minutes.
Just 5 minutes.
At 9 o' clock.
I'll leave if you're even one second late.
Okay.
See you.
Maybe I'm a little early.
Hm... I made you oden.
Ah...
So, eat it, okay?
Thanks.
I didn't know what you liked in it but...
Thanks.
Ah...
Eh?
Do you have plans?
Yes.
I guess I came at a bad time.
I have to go.
Okay.
Thanks for coming.
Not a problem.
I'll take you to the station.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Don't go.
Sorry, waited long?
Yes, I did.
Sorry!
I love you.
I can't...
I can't hurt her any more than this.
Sekiguchi...
I'm sorry.
I don't know what I'm saying.
But...
Please don't go.
It's too late now.
I won't go.
I can't go.
She won't be there.