This sucks.
Hello?
Midori-chan?
It's Teppei.
Were you sleeping? Oh, sorry...
Hey... can I come over now?
No, I don't mean it like that. We just haven't seen each other in a while.
She hung up on me.
- Why are you stopping here? - Because you're such a pain!
Get out.
There's the station.
Take your bag.
Jerk!
Are you all right?
He shouldn't just leave you at the station, even if you're fighting.
Most guys would make sure the girl gets home safely.
It's none of your business.
There aren't any trains.
Smoke?
Oh, right...
Have we met somewhere before?
Do you always get acquainted with girls like this?
No, I don't mean it like that.
Say, ah... um...
I've got it, how about some Karaoke?
I don't think so. I've got to find a place to stay tonight.
Hey, the night is still young. Let's do some Karaoke.
It looks like it's about to rain. Let's go to a hotel.
A Hotel?
- Can I drink this? - Go ahead.
- She thinks she's really an idol. - What did you say?
Sorry!
I meant to turn it up. How did that happen? I'm sorry.
Why did you turn it off? I was just getting into it!
You've been singing for quite a while. Why not take a break?
I still want to sing.
You know, I have to get to work early tomorrow.
I'd like to get to sleep early.
Really? Then go to sleep.
This isn't the kind of place where you sleep alone.
Hahh!?
- You sure are acting strange! - I only want to kiss you.
What gave you that disgusting idea?
It's only natural for two people staying at a hotel to think about it.
Well I'm not thinking about it.
Wait a minute, what are you talking about?
When a girl is invited to a hotel she either says,
"I'm not that easy," or she wonders, "Is my underwear sexy enough?
You want to do it that much? You can't think of anything else?
Anything else?
Nothing.
Why don't you take a shower first?
Alright. Five minutes.
You are not talking a bath?
I guess not.
What? Still dressed?
Right! What are you thinking?
How boring!
Hello?
- This is the front desk. - It's time to check out.
- It's ten o'clock. - It's time to check out.
I understand. I'll leave right away.
I'm late!
"Sleepyhead-- I don't want to be late for work. Can you take care of the hotel bill?"
That's it. Look over here.
That's good, very nice.
Good..
Hello
Teppei! Where have you been? We're almost done.
How's this?
Red and white Christmas. It's a good theme.
It's good, but a green background would be better.
But a red and white Christmas--
Use more berries for red, cake for white.
Can we do it again with a green background?
Don't say anything now, it'll be perfect! Can you add a little--
Hello, Katagiri speaking.
Hey boss.
I'm at the studio.
Return to the office? Right now?
- Transfer? - To the Business Department.
But I'm very confident where I am.
I'm the only original thinker in the Creative Department.
I can't believe this. Why?
Take your confidence to the Business Department if you're that sure of yourself.
- Why? - I want you to learn what the real world is like.
What about the Creative Department's Christmas shoot?
I'll get someone else to take over.
If you still don't get it, then you really are naive!
Where is the Business Department?
Business Department...
I am Katagiri from the Creative Department.
- Katagiri. - Yes Sir.
Blue suit, white shirt, necktie, black shoes.
Cut your hair. Get rid of that earring.
This isn't the Creative Department. Forget about being original.
Don't stand out, understand?
- Ms. Uesugi. - Yes?
This is Katagiri from the Creative Department.
He doesn't know what we do. Show him around for the time being.
Ok!
- Yes Sir. - Chief, may I speak with you?
Could you start by lending me a hand?
Have we met somewhere before?
Pleased to meet you.
First, the business dept. has only achieved 80% of its target!
Everyone has to try harder.
Yes...
Next, how's the Shibuya advertising deal coming along?
Deciding on the budget...3,000...
Make it 3,500!
How about the Nippon News advertisement?
You don't get any?
This paper's advertising is very difficult.
Isn't this your responsibility? Why can't you do it?
What about you?
Of course I try...
Ah, I nearly forgot. This is Katagiri who's been transferred
from the Creative Dept. today. As he's from the Creative Dept.,
don't let him dismiss us. Everyone, look after him.
I have a lot of experience; don't worry.
I'm Katagiri. Pleased to meet you.
We'll decide tomorrow what your assignment will be.
All right! Next. Hosaka, what do you have to report?
Well, the Giants lost...
What's wrong? You look tired.
What would you know? A girl like you? There are lots of things you wouldn't understand.
Just because you couldn't do it with a nice looking girl, you didn't sleep?
That's not it!
What's wrong?
A mosquito...
Got it! Please continue.
Where were we?
Public Prosecutor's Office..
Well!
This is an unusual visit!
How is work?
So so..
Soichiro, what case are you working on?
I don't know if you've heard of it:
the Edokawa murder case.
You are doing this?
Asking for the death penalty?
Of course.
Have some coffee.
You are as determined as ever.
As always, once you've made a decision there's no swaying you.
I had a classmate who wanted to be a policeman. When you were in school and decided to be a prosecutor,
He gave up..
but you did as you said.
I'm just a hard-headed, that's all.
There was a bit of a problem when you were job hunting, but now you're really working hard and like your job, right?
Not really!
huh?
Now I'm really working furiously because the boss
is recognizing my abilities and I feel like I'm getting somewhere.
Welcome back.
- Yes. - Teppei?
- Oh, hey Yoshimoto. - I just got a call from Sasaki.
He said our old classmates are meeting some stewardesses at the club tomorrow.
- Are you coming Teppei? - Stewardesses... I don't know.
What don't you know?
Of course you are coming!
Everyone's going to be there.
Hey Yoshimoto.
What helps you get through difficult times?
Do you remember any words of wisdom, or maybe you think of a woman's kind face?
Well, let's see...
I know. Recently, when I'm really trying hard,
I sing the Evangelion theme song in my head.
Why do you ask?
You're still a goofball.
Sometimes I think nothing important happens after high school.
Like when I got hurt during the race,
or was under pressure from others.
But I grabbed victory because I had hope.
So, the words and things that encourage me to carry on are from that time.
I was just thinking about it now...
Are you in trouble?
In trouble?
Can one work year after year at an awful job?
What's wrong?
You're strange today.
Never mind.
Speaking of high school, I bumped into Mizuhara the other day.
Mizuhara? Our team manager Mizuhara Sanae?
She came to Tokyo.
"Historical Treasures of the Chinese Court Exhibition"
Te-chan?
Why?
Yoshimoto mentioned you were here. I had a few minutes so I thought I'd drop by.
How are you?
- And you? - I'm fine.
- When did you come to Tokyo? - I was sent here last year.
Last year? You should have given me a call.
You didn't call because...
- It's because you're married. - Of course not!
Not yet, right?
I'm glad to see you looking so well. I used to worry about you, you know.
After you were dumped by a great guy like me, I was afraid your life wouldn't have any meaning.
What? You were fooling around so I dumped you!
I never fooled around! Those were just malicious locker-room rumors.
You've got me all wrong.
Anyway, it's too late for me to apologize now.
Mizuhara...
If you're free, how about dinner tonight?
CHINESE: Mizuhara, Mr. Xun has arrived. Could you come meet him please?
CHINESE: All right. Just a moment.
Wow.
You're busy?
I'll give you my card; you can call me anytime. I'll write down my cell number as well.
You took the trouble to come.
I'm sorry.
That's right. You are working.
Why did you call me out during work?
- You know how busy I am. - We're both busy.
It wasn't like this when we were in school. We used to meet all the time.
Now we rarely see each other at all.
We're pretending things haven't changed between us.
So?
So...
This is goodbye.
Where can we have a good time tonight?
Hey, give it back! Give it!
Katagiri! What are you doing? Are you done with your work?
- I'm sorry. - What's that?
You come to the office to play with dolls?! Come with me.
Chief!
- Excuse me. - It's hers.
My grandmother is ill and I'd like to visit her. Is it all right if I leave early?
That's fine, you can go.
Thank you! See you later everyone!
What a liar!
Katagiri. Listen here.
As a member of the Business Department, you must follow departmental rules.
First of all, I don't want to see you playing around in the hallway.
Second, no one leaves until his work is done.
You're too much!
Who do you think you're talking to?! Watch your tongue!
Katagiri! You can't act like a kid anymore.
Whoah, buddy! You look like a salaryman in that suit.
Salaryman? Didn't I tell you? You've forgotten already.
My name is Uesugi Riko.
My friends call me Riko-chan.
Riko-chan!
Thank you, thank you!
Now everyone please sit back and enjoy this flight.
What are you doing here?
You're a lot of things but a stewardess isn't one of them.
Teppei, Riko, do you know each other?
- You're called Teppei? That's a silly name. - Don't bother me!
You said there would be stewardesses here.
I'm a stewardess! Nice to meet you.
Me too! An ANA stewardess.
Do you want to see us in uniform like Riko?
They said they wanted to see the outfit, that's why I wore it.
- Right? Right? - Right!
Do you enjoy looking at that?
- I enjoy it very much indeed. - Me too.
You see? Everyone's enjoying themselves.
- You should be ashamed of yourself. - Why's that?
Didn't you say you were visiting your grandmother?
My grandmother is a very kind lady.
She said instead of staying with her I should go out and enjoy my youth.
You're a liar.
- Don't call me that. - Call you what?
Riko-chan, Riko-chan...
There you are! Thank you. Cheers.
I met Riko when I was a student working part time at the horse racing track.
She really loved the horses.
She lost quite a bit of money too.
You may have worked together once but now your jobs couldn't be more different.
You're a stewardess and she's just an ordinary Office Lady.
It's the same. A stewardess and an OL both have to serve tea and make meals.
It's just a matter of whether you do it in an office or an airplane.
There must be more to it than that. Otherwise you would have picked a different career.
There are times when I regret my decision. Sometimes I feel like giving up.
Let's go together.
- Huh? - For a walk.
Where are you guys going?
We're heading out.
Bye-bye!
Shall we go to a quiet bar?
Or...
How about going to the Akai bar?
Ah, there's a taxi.
Well...
today... I...
What?
Those days...
I can't.
Do you like someone?
Someone I used to see during high school. I just met her again recently.
I thought I could forget the past but I can't.
You're still in love with her?
Pretty useless, right?
No, men are like that too.
It looks like I picked the wrong guy tonight.
I'm going home.
If you hear from Nakamura please tell him I'll see him at 3 o'clock.
- I'm going out. - See you later.
Aren't you going out too?
You look like you're busy. Feel like doing my work too?
I forgot to tell you, Yoshimoto and I had a romantic evening last night.
- Don't bother me when I'm working. - Don't you want to know what we did?
Yoshimoto isn't the kind of guy who does anything on the first date.
On the other hand, that Erika is really something!
She's nothing like you. Are you really friends? I can't believe it.
Are you listening? We had an amazing time last night.
This morning I've got dark circles under my eyes. See the dark circles?
Give that back! Get back to work!
Hello. Erika? It's me.
What happened after you guys left last night?
No way!
Really?
Is that so?
I understand.
Bye.
Absolutely nothing happened.
I can't believe you called to get proof whether I did it or not.
- Don't tell me you have feelings for me. - I really couldn't say.
You had a girlfriend during high school. I absolutely can't imagine it!
Did she call you Misao-kun? Misao-kun?
Yes, hello?
Hello, Te-chan?
It's Mizuhara. Mizuhara Sanae.
Mizuhara?
I'm really glad you called.
After work? No problem.
What time? Seven? Make it eight.
In front of Hachiko*, in front of Hachiko... *traditional meeting place for lovers.
Eight o'clock in the museum lobby.
That noise? I think it's just a bad line.
See you after work. I'm looking forward to it. Bye!
- Good for you, Misao-kun. - Leave me alone.
Katagiri! Come, we have work to do.
Work, work!
Sorry, are you all right? Sorry.
Yoshiko! I need your help.
It'll start in 30 minutes, thanks.
I have to do all this in 30 minutes?
I'll put them here.
Katagiri!
Hurry up!
Thank you.
Thanks to everyone. The president would like to say a few words to everyone. Please go outside.
Katagiri! This way.
Why haven't you cut your hair?
You're thinking, "Why do I have to do this type of work?" right?
"This cannot be, this is not my place." That's what you were thinking while working.
How can you do a good job thinking like that?
You think that if you quit everything will be fine.
But you won't get away from this society that easily.
Why not think about what you can do and put it into your work?
Not because of the company, but for your own self.
So? How about going for a drink?
I'm sorry, but today...
Okay then. Here.
Good work.
Welcome back.
- What are you doing? - Having my love fortune told.
That's the company's computer. It's not for playing games.
Don't you have a date? You're going to be late.
I know.
You sure are bothersome.
Excuse me, could you take the next left and then a right? It'll be faster.
Excuse me.
Nothing, sorry.
You came to my place.
How did you know where I live?
No, it's not like that, Te-chan.
Teppei!
I hear you and Sanae were high school friends.
Ah, this. It's a package from Mother. She asked me to deliver it to you.
Next time you want to come, let me know first.
Sorry.
Sorry, could you please wait?
Please come in.
Excuse us.
There are no slippers here?
Is this ok?
Thank you.
I'll put the package in the fridge.
What did Mom send?
Aji no hiraki (horse mackerel, cut open and dried).
Is English tea ok?
Fine with me.
It's ok, you just take a seat. This place is cramped.
Do you smell curry?
Just a little.
That's because there's an Indian restaurant downstairs.
You should keep your place clean. Then you won't be embarrassed when people drop by.
What's wrong with the way it is?
So tell me, brother...
Mizuhara and you are, how shall I say...
Together?
Mizuhara acts as an interpreter during investigations.
When they need to take statements from foreigners,
I'm the one who translates for them.
The pay is low. The job is tough. It's practically volunteer work.
But that place would fall apart without you.
You're the same, Soichiro. You look after the foreigners even though it isn't your job.
Messy room. Here's the tea.
Thank you.
Sugar?
Ah, sugar.
I bumped into an old classmate the other day...
Sugar.
Allow me.
Hearing you talk just now, you two don't sound like ordinary co-workers.
It's more like you're husband and wife.
Wait here. I'll bring the car around.
I called your cell phone, but no one answered.
Ah, sorry.
Before we came over I wanted to tell you. I didn't intend to surprise you like this.
I never expected to end up with Soichiro like this.
We met at work. One thing led to another. I never found the right moment to tell you.
Did you tell him we used to go out together?
Well, it's difficult to talk about something like that. And it doesn't really matter.
I think it's good that it's Soichiro...
He's not like me, straying...
What happened to my cell phone?
Where is it? If I call...
What makes you think you can take other people's cell phones?
You're the one who forgot it at the office. You left it on the desk. I'm looking after it for you.
Thank you very much. Now switch it off and return it to me at the office tomorrow.
- I won't. - What do you mean, you won't?
No.
I'll be there in a moment.
Just remember to bring it to the office tomorrow.
Here!
Do I get a "Thank you"?
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
Goodbye.
I went out of my way to return it and you don't have the common decency to offer me tea?
- How about some tea? - That's sweet of you.
Where are the slippers?
Slippers.
There aren't any.
No slippers?
Such huge breasts! How come they're so shiny? I'm envious.
How was the date?
Fine.
You got dumped.
You got dumped so you're in a bad mood.
You think it's funny?
What's this? Your yearbook, wow! Shizuoka Prefecture...
Why are you so embarrassed? Just like a girl! Don't tell me...
You used to have a face like a blimp?
This is you? You haven't changed a bit.
This girl, is this your girlfriend? Mizuhara Sanae?
Sorry.
That's enough. You can go home.
There are some really embarrassing things written here.
"To the star of the big game, Te-chan:"
"Te-chan aims for the hoop, sweat on his forehead..."
This is none of your business.
Stop messing around.
Some people have important memories they don't want others to know about.
A past they don't want to forget.
Feelings they keep inside along with regrets that never stop haunting them.
Why can't you understand? Are you an idiot?
I understand.
I also know what it feels like to be cast aside.
Guess what this is.
Engagement ring?
Let's throw away our unhappiness.
Why is the sky in Tokyo pink?
Because of smog.
It's pretty.
I think tonight's pretty too.
Aren't you from Tokyo?
Nagano.
At night, the sky is pitch black. The sky is filled with a million stars.
And now you're in smoggy Tokyo being an OL.
That's right!
Why don't you go home?
Somehow I feel like there's something in Tokyo.
I don't want to give up on myself yet.
Me too I guess.
I don't want to give up on myself yet either.
This is where I want to throw it away.
This is where he gave it to me.
Wait!
Is it really ok?
It's ok.
What are you doing?
What have you got there?
- You didn't throw it! - Of course I didn't.
I'm going to pawn it tomorrow and buy a Prada bag.
If you don't throw it away, you'll regret it.
No, stop! What the hell are you doing?
I threw away your unhappiness for you. You should thank me.
That was my ring. You had no right to do that.
Prada...
I can't believe this!
This was none of your business.
What are you laughing at?
- What's so funny? - I just...
Just what?
I just pretended.
Pretend. See?
It's in your pocket.
It has to be.
I dropped it.
You dropped it? How could you!
- I was standing right here... - Look for it! Look for it!
It's your fault for pretending to throw it away in the first place.
It was expensive. It had a real diamond!
- You really threw it. - I didn't, I was just pretending!
Forget it already.
- How can I? - I said it's ok.
Thanks to you, I can really forget him now.
Thank you.
I'm sorry.
Do you still love him?
I love him.
But he's in love with someone else and I can't change that.
I have to let him go. Otherwise I won't be able to move forward.
The search for someone you can really love is like looking for a diamond in the sand.
Give it time.
You'll find someone again. Someone who really loves you.
A diamond.
As long as we keep looking.
Let's give it our best today.
What time is it?
Can we still make it to work on time?
Hey, wait for me!
What's this? Who authorized 20 million yen? At this rate the company will take a loss.
Sorry, I'm late.
Katagiri, you're late. Where have you been?
- I went to the beach. - The beach?
- To look for something. - What are you raving about?
Why are your shoes so dirty?
How can you meet customers looking like that?
Do you intend to continue working in this department?
I do.
In that case you need to change your attitude. And your hair.
When are you going to cut it?
I'm not cutting my hair. This is my style.
- What did you say? - It's just that...
I've had this ponytail since high school. I can't cut it on your whim.
Katagiri!
I will not tolerate insubordination!
- Calm down, Chief! - Your blood pressure!
All right! I'll slowly change myself to suit the Business Department.
I cut it.
I've cut off all your unhappiness for you.
Excuse me. I'm going out for a bit.
Let's get back to work.
- How do you want it? - You decide.
Not quite that short.
Hello, this is Katagiri from the Business Department.
- (Does it look professional?) - (I think so.)
No, I understand. I'll see you then.
Wait, don't run away!
This bread is really delicious so I bought some for you.
Just a minute.
I have something to say to you.
What?
Thanks.
Now I can stop living in the past.
I see, that's great!
I'm going this way.
I'm going that way.
Hey!
I also have something I want to say to you.
What?
Uncool!
That hairstyle looks like a toupee.