Sekiguchi?
I endured it when I was with Mikami.
I thought he would come back to me if I waited.
Bu it didn't work.
I don't want to regret anything anymore.
That's why I didn't want you to go.
I didn't want to lose you.
It's okay.
It's not just your problem anymore.
Yo!
I don't have much time.
Oh, okay.
So what happened?
Huh?
You said you were going to talk to Rika.
Ah...
Why are you so concerned?
Eh?
Just meddling in your affairs.
I haven't talked to her.
I promised to see her last night.
I was going to tell her everything.
So, why didn't you?
I've never seen Sekiguchi like that before.
Sekiguchi came over.
And she asked me not to go.
So I couldn't go.
You wanted to be with her?
You always felt at peace when you were with her.
Even when you were dating Rika.
You were happy when we broke up, right?
No!
It doesn't matter.
Hey...
What?
What do you think?
Why did Rika choose me?
You have to put an end to all of this.
I know...
I'm the one who has to make the decision.
It's probably too late to apologize, but...
About what?
I couldn't go last night.
And I was the one who asked you to meet me.
I didn't go either.
So it doesn't matter.
Do you have time now? I need to talk to you.
I have a meeting.
I don't regret it.
You said you didn't want to get mixed up in this.
I guess you can't help it it you love him.
Are you prepared?
If you get hurt again, I'll cry with you.
Thanks.
Are you embarrassed?
I know you're bored. Keep me company.
Do you still have class?
I have a wedding rehearsal.
Hey, wait! what do you mean?
What do you mean? There's only one week until the ceremony.
I thought you decided not to get married.
I never said that.
Then why did you sleep with me?
Were you just fooling around? You were.
Yes. Just like you always do.
I see.
Is that so?
I was just fooling, around too.
Bye.
I'm planning a farewell party.
For whom?
For you, of course!
Don't do that.
We want Nagao to give a speech.
But you might cry. How sentimental.
Bye!
I'm leaving.
B>e b\e!
I came to invite Nagao to have a drink with me.
I see.
How are things?
I see.
Want to go for a drink?
Sure, but aren't you going with Kanji?
I've changed my mind.
So, she's getting married. So you were dumped.
Are you in love with her?
Yes. I loved her.
Oh, past tense?
She's getting married.
You're going to give up?
I can't help it.
Yes, you can! Go for it.
How about you? Did you talk to Nagao?
He said he wanted to talk to me.
But you haven't?
I ignored him.
Why?
I know what he wants to say.
I can't listen to that.
You tell me not to give up and to go for it...
I tried!
I really tried.
I planned on trying my best.
I tried knocking!
Knock, knock Kanji! What are you doing?
Knock, knock! Open up Kanji! Knock, knock!
But he never answered.
Should I still...
Should I still try my best even though its pointless?
Should I still keep at it? Isn't it enough?
When are you going to L.A.?
In three weeks.
You have friends there, right?
Yes.
Then you won't be lonely, right?
Yes, but...
It's not that I'll be lonely because I have no friends...
I'll be lonely because I won't have a certain friend with me.
Sorry! Have you been waiting long?
No, I just got here.
It's so crowded on Sundays. I have trouble getting here.
This is about last night...
I can't give you an answer yet.
That's okay.
Rika's going to L.A.
But that doesn't mean we're breaking up.
Just as I can't decide things with you easily...
I can't decide things with Rika that easily either.
I know.
I understand.
I have to back to the office.
Okay.
Well...
Can I call you tonight?
Sure. See you.
Rika?
Working on a Sunday?
I have work to finish before going to L.A.
How about you?
I forgot some paperwork.
I see.
What a coincidence.
Yes it is.
Before, I would've thought this...
coincidence is proof that we love each other.
Rika.
Won't you hear me out?
About what?
About my feelings, about you, about Sekiguchi.
About everything.
It doesn't matter anymore.
Yes it does.
It doesn't. I'll be gone soon.
I'm going to L.A. soon.
I can't let you go like this.
So...
I wanted to listen. I thought I wanted to listen...
That's why I waited that night.
But you didn't come. That was your answer.
I don't want to hear any excuses.
They're not excuses!
Then what are they?
Okay, I'll listen. But only five seconds.
Say "I love you," or "Good bye."
That should be enough.
You can't say either one can you?
Okay! I understand. I'll dump you.
Why? Why is it... I wonder that I'm smiling?
I wish I could just cry at times like this.
Then I could say good bye properly.
This makes it a happy ending.
What's wrong?
Did I shock you?
I'll write you a postcard from L.A.
I'll tell you the truth.
No, I wasn't...
Hm?
I...
don't think I can go on with you anymore.
That's why...
Why are you saying that?
It'll be over anyway!
When I go to L.A. it will all be over.
We don't have to talk about breaking up!
There's no reason to.
Don't laugh! I'm not joking!
What else can I do?
I can only laugh. I have to think you're joking!
I can't let you go...
...with things the way they are.
I can't do that.
That's not true.
We don't have to break up! We can go on!
Why are you giving up?
We can't go on anymore...
That's a lie.
You're lying again, Kanji.
It's not a lie.
I can't accept that!
I won't break up!
I won't break up with you no natter what!
Hello?
Sekiguchi?
Nagao?
Yeah.
Is something wrong?
I just...
...broke up with Rika.
She said she won't accept it but...
She was the first person I met when I came to Tokyo.
I was scared. Not knowing anyone or anything.
She said, "Not knowing what will Happen next is what makes life so exciting."
When I was down about you and Mikami being together...
She told me to try my best and cheered me up.
She said that the feelings I had for you wouldn't be wasted.
She was always cheerfully by my side...
And smiling at me.
But I...
I couldn't even keep my promise about taking her to my hometown.
I didn't stop her from going to L.A.
Maybe I never really loved her.
I was the one who depended on her.
I'm that kind of guy.
I couldn't even make her happy.
I couldn't even do that.
Nagao?
What are you doing, here?
I promised you.
What are your intentions?
Your prince is here to take you away.
It's too late!
No it's not. Come with me.
I just signed the papers. I belong to someone else.
Then was it all a lie?
I love you.
Mikami.
Then...
Please don't blame me.
I can't walk out on my parents
Please forgive me.
What about how you feel?
You may not understand but...
This is the only way I know how to live.
Please believe that much.
I'm glad that I met you before the marriage ceremony.
Congratulate me, please.
Nagao.
Yes, sir.
Akana is missing.
She went to the supervisor and refused the transfer.
I thought she was ready to go?
That's what I thought too.
Where is she now?
We don't know. She called and said she'd be taking off for awhile.
Did you try her house?
Nobody answered the phone.
You don't know where she is either?
Did something happen between you two because of the transfer?
It was hound to happen.
Section chief.
I have a favor to ask.
Go ahead, spit it out.
Please let her keep her transfer to L.A.
Sure but... what are you going to do?
I'll look for her.
You have any idea where she could be?
No. But I'll find her. I have to see her even if she doesn't go to L.A.
I see.
Hey Nagao! Come in and have a drink!
Do you know where Rika is?
Rika?
What's wrong with Rika?
She's missing.
Missing?
Why?
You broke up with her?
Why?
I don't have time to explain.
Excuse me.
Kanji!
I want to go to your hometown!
I want to go to your birthplace one day.
We'll go together one day, won't we?
Rika.
Yes?
Ah, Nagao.
What's wrong?
Sorry. But I had to tell you before I left.
Are you going somewhere?
I'm going back home.
Back home?
Rika is missing.
Rika is?!
She may not be there but I have to find her.
I don't know what will happen, but I have to see her.
Bye.
We'll go together one day, won't we?
This is a first.
Oh.
Hi, granny.
When did you get home?
Oh, me? I just got here.
Nagao?
Eh? Ah! Araki?
Long time no see! How's Tokyo?
Just fine.
This is my high school classmate, Nagao.
This is my husband. We just got married.
Eh?
Nice to meet you. Congrats.
Do you see Satomi and the others in Tokyo?
Ah, yes. I see them. They're all fine.
Bye bye!
Okay. Let's break.
Mr. Kurihara!
Oh?
Oh! Kanji?
Yes. it's me.
I heard from your mother that you'd gone to Tokyo.
Did you get homesick already?
No, you got it wrong.
Ah, teacher.
Have you seen a girl from Tokyo?
From Tokyo? What kind of girl?
This is the girl.
She's my age. Really full of energy and cheerful.
No I haven't. Is she your girlfriend?
Um, excuse me.
Have you see this girl?
Which one?
This one.
No.
No?
Thanks.
I carved my name at the school when I graduated.
I carved 6th year, 2nd class Nagao Kanji.
Let's go check and see if it's still there!
Eh?
And we'll carve my name next to yours.
Promise?
Promise. Promise?
Nagao Kanji
Rika
Kanji!