Yes.
You are the subject of a psychological experiment.
In front of you is a big, luscious, mouthwatering onigiri.
Now tell me...
What is inside it?
Spicy cod roe.
Who is this?
You've forgotten? Don't you recognize the refreshing voice that echoes from the hills:
"Good morning... morning... morning..."
Oh, it's you.
It's Sunday today!
Today is the Shinoyama Fu-zu company picnic. Festivities start at 9 at the Tamagawa fairground.
That's right.
Where am I supposed to get spicy cod roe?
Cod roe.
If I add enough chili powder it might taste the same.
I'm sorry!
How could you be late! You're supposed to be in charge!
What are you doing? Everyone's waiting for you!
Why are you wearing a suit?
What's that on your face, toothpaste?
Disgusting! Get changed.
What's with you Riko-chan?
You're being really sweet to him. Just like a wife!
Nothing of the sort! If you say that he'll only start acting smug.
- Where do I get changed? - Here of course. There's no time to waste.
Here? You're kidding.
What are you looking at!
Don't forget why we're here today, Katagiri.
Our job today is to show proper respect for Mr. Shinoyama and his son.
- You understand, don't you? - I understand.
A salaryman must always defer to his customers, right to the end.
Yes.
Those underpants are really stylish. Are they Calvin Klein?
- Let me see. - Don't look!
What are you doing? We're starting.
Alright!
Wait!
Don't catch a cold.
Written by Asano Taeko
KATAGIRI TEPPEI Kimura Takuya
UESUGI RIKO Matsu Takako
KATAGIRI SOICHIRO Uchino Masaaki
MIZUHARA SANAE Junna Risa
TAKAGI ERIKA Fujiwara Norika
YOSHIMOTO TAMAIO Kawabata Ryuuta
KUROSAKI TAKESHI Hirata Mitsuru
"Shiawase na ketsumatsu" sung by Otaki Eiichi
Produced by Koiwai Hiroyoshi
Directed by Nagayama Kouzou
A production of FUJI TV, Japan
Next event is the three legged race.
Each team will consist of one adult and one child.
The president will be racing with his son, Shinoyama Kenji.
Good luck, Mr. President.
Come here for a second.
You understand, don't you?
I understand. Let the president win.
Nice to meet you.
Why bother, we're just going to lose.
Eh?
To the Shinoyama president's son.
He's good at his studies. Sports too.
He runs really fast.
How old are you now?
10.
If you give up at 10, you'll be a loser for the rest of your life.
When you're up against people stronger than you, it means you have to try even harder.
Otherwise there's no future. Got it?
On your mark!
Get set!
Idiot!
Katagiri!
Congratulations! You're the winner!
Katagiri, well done. That was brilliant.
What's wrong with you? You said those things and then lost on purpose!
It's not like that, wait--
Here!
You really tried to win the race, didn't you?
Today didn't go our way, but don't give up on life!
Wait. Why aren't you eating?
- What? - This!
You made these?
What is this, a baseball?
You're so irritating. It's the taste that matters.
What's in it?
The spicy cod roe from your dream.
I didn't have any so I made some from leftovers and chili powder.
No, thank you.
What? You're the one who says I never cook.
I worked hard so you have to enjoy these.
- Eat it! Eat it! - What! It's not spicy cod roe!
Aren't you eating? Is it OK if I take one?
Any left for me?
What a pity.
Please, have this one.
Are you sure it's OK?
Please, I've already eaten.
It should taste good.
Thank you.
What's that look?
This was the first time in my life I made onigiri.
I was going to display one in the household shrine.
That's ridiculous, it's only onigiri.
Don't say that! If you're not polite to your food it will take revenge on you.
Wars have been fought against a single onigiri.
- When did that happen? - The Onigiri Uprising.
You should go to the hospital. You've got bugs in your head.
That's no way to speak to someone who helped you out.
But I'll forgive you if you treat me dinner on the way home.
- Treat me to dinner! - Sorry, I can't do that.
Why?
Granny said never eat with strange women.
"Granny?" What are you talking about?
In case you've forgotten, I saved your butt this morning.
You'd have slept until noon and the Chief would have screamed again.
- "Katagiri! What are you doing!" - All right! I'll treat you to dinner.
I want a full course dinner at a French restaurant.
Hot! Hot! Give me a beer!
Here, here, here, drink this.
What's in these things?
You are so fired.
You call this a full course dinner?
Of course it's full course.
Fried bread, samosas, three types of curry, don't forget salad!
Then for desert there's yogurt and even rice pudding. It's a real full course dinner.
Ah, here, try this tomato soup.
It's really something. Try it.
How does it taste?
- Delicious! - I told you.
Here. This is for Teppei, on the house.
Your birthday is the day after tomorrow, right?
Thanks. You remembered.
Enjoy your meal.
Wow, you're really popular!
Your birthday's coming up?
That's correct.
Ah, just in time. You can treat me to a full course French dinner.
I can't afford that on my salary. What are you thinking?
I'll show you some magic instead.
Magic?
I'm a sorceress.
There's no such thing as magic. Anyone with half a brain knows that.
I'm really good at it! The teacher said I could be a pro if I want.
Why can't you admit you're speaking total nonsense?
You're the stubborn one. And so rude!
Where did you learn your manners?
At least I wasn't raised by wild animals.
Ho!
Ho? Ho!
Ho?
- Evening. - Good evening.
Have a seat.
How can you sit on two chairs?
I came to return this.
I happened to see you in here, so...
Ah... well... I'll leave you.
Wait just a... What is he doing? Yoshimoto!
Yoshimoto, what's gotten into you?
You and Riko are always arguing, but it seems like you have a good relationship.
A good relationship? You don't have a clue, do you?
If I really liked her would I bring her here for curry?
I'd go to a fancier place.
- Really? - Really.
The traffic lights are blinking, hurry.
Sit here.
This guy hasn't eaten.
The specialty here is Tandoori Chicken.
Don't put soy sauce on it.
I've got something to do. Enjoy your meal together.
What? What do you have to do?
It's no big deal. Besides, I don't have to tell you everything.
... and that concludes my report.
Chief, do you have anything to add?
Thanks for your cooperation during yesterday's sports event.
Mr. Shinoyama enjoyed himself so much that he wants to sign a contract with us.
This is gratifying news.
Good work everyone!
- Katagiri. - Yes?
Your performance in the three legged race made the difference.
If you hadn't tripped he would have shot you. But you're a klutz so you get all the glory.
What's wrong, bad mood today?
You want to know what's wrong?
You said you'd treat me to dinner, then you left early and didn't even pay.
Wait...
What?
Are you free tonight?
What's this all of a sudden?
Unless you have plans, let's go to the club later.
Not to make up for yesterday, but...
I guess it's too short notice.
I'm free.
I'm not too busy.
I'm off.
I'm also heading out.
How come you two are leaving together?
Are you on a date?
Cigarettes... here they are.
Bye!
Are you okay?
Bye!
Next time go on a date with me.
What was that all about?
We're not pressed for time. You didn't have to follow me.
Can't you endure a little teasing? You salarymen are so uptight.
Shut up.
Teppei! Do you want a seat at the bar?
What are you doing? It's okay, I'll go below.
What's wrong with holding my hand?
Are you afraid someone hired a detective to spy on us?
Evening. Thanks for yesterday.
Hi.
How are you?
It's only been 24 hours, so you must be fine.
Excuse me.
- What? - Did you call him?
You knew all along there would be three people here.
Actually...
Not three people, four.
- Four people? - What do you mean?
Ah, here she is. Mizuhara!
Yoshimoto!
Yoshimoto, the person you wanted me to meet... is Te-chan?
Teppei, aren't you pleased with me?
You're always saying how much you want to see Mizuhara again.
Te-chan, you haven't told Yoshimoto about Soichiro and me yet, have you?
Well, I was going to get everyone together so you could announce your engagement.
That's not necessary.
Why did you two break up?
It's amazing how well you get along, so why did you break up?
Teppei and Sanae-chan.
Of the four people here, you're the only one who wants to talk about that.
Because of Teppei's fooling around.
Fooling around?
With Miki, another classmate.
- Sorry. - Teppei!
Hi Teppei! Love you lots.
Mizuhara?
- Sasaki? - It's sure has been a long time.
How come you two are sitting together?
Rekindling the old flame?
I always knew you'd get back together.
That's not it.
You still make a really great couple.
What's this on your finger?
Looks like things are serious this time...
- That's enough. - Te-chan... Te-chan...
Soichiro?
Who's this?
My brother.
I asked Soichiro to pick me up on the way home.
Eh... That means...
I see!
- Congratulations. - Thank you.
Well. Shall we go?
Until later, Teppei.
Bye.
I didn't know it was like that, Teppei. Why didn't you say something?
You had to let me put my foot in my mouth.
Sanae seems to have a very strong character, doesn't she!
Wasn't she a high school basketball idol?
Yeah! She was the best player among the girls. She was really great.
During breaks she'd work on a muffler she was knitting.
But she wouldn't say who it was for.
I'm going to get cigarettes.
Hey!
Where are you going to get cigarettes?
I don't think you and Mizuhara ever slept together.
Sometimes people get tripped up by their emotions.
But there's more than one kind of love.
I'm pretty good at some of them.
There's a nice place nearby. Shall we go?
I'm sorry.
What do you mean?
For saying silly things to my friends.
I shouldn't have seen them.
They're just friends from high school. It wasn't a big deal.
If you mean my brother, don't worry.
Soichiro...
You're not jealous?
I am.
I was never jealous of Teppei until tonight.
Captain of the basketball team.
Surrounded by women.
Good friends like you at his side.
I'm a little envious.
This is my apartment.
Want to come upstairs?
Come in.
Here I come.
This is cozy.
It's been a while since I've seen such a feminine apartment.
Let me show you my special skill.
Hold it. What's your special skill?
I don't really show it to many people...
A thousand times per second.
No machine is my rival.
Not here. Show me over there.
It's amazing, you'll really like this!
Riko!
What are you doing here?
I was drinking with Yoshimoto and missed the last train.
I would have taken a taxi but it's so expensive.
I never should have given you a key.
Sorry, sorry. You guys want to use the bed right? Use the bed!
I've already left.
You stay, I'm going home.
Come back here.
It was so passionate the way you dived into her bed.
I'll leave you to it.
Or... do you want me to watch?
That's not what I meant when I said you should stay.
Teppei, don't forget your briefcase.
Maybe next time.
Next time.
I'll hone my skill.
Isn't it fun sleeping over together?
Just like a slumber party.
You came to stop us, didn't you?
You've fallen in love with him.
What?
With that lecher?
Then you won't mind if I sleep with him.
It's different for you, you're still young.
I'll be 25 this year.
When you get to be my age,
people expect you to be straitlaced and demure. I just wanted to have some fun.
If you really like him, don't be so aggressive.
He won't open up unless you show gentleness.
MACHINE: I'm unable to answer your call right now. To fax please proceed as usual.
MACHINE: For messages, please leave your name and message after the beep.
"Teppei, I need to speak with you."
"Please come by tomorrow. -- Soichiro"
Good morning.
Too bad about last night.
A real pity.
If you weren't around I'd have spent all night telling Erika my favorite bedtime story.
That's why I said to forget about me and go ahead.
Say whatever you want.
Do you have feelings for Erika?
You don't really like Erika, do you?
Nevertheless, you're always ready for some action.
You like big chested women, huh?
As long as there's a nice body like Erika's,
it doesn't matter who's inside. It probably doesn't even matter how fat the girl's thighs are.
Mind your own business.
Good morning.
Morning.
That's right, I'm a lecher. I don't even need to know the woman's name.
All I care about is having a good time. What's it to you?
I'm sorry.
Do as you please.
Public Prosecutor Katagiri Soichiro Secretary Kojima Kenji
Yes, come in.
Come in.
Ah, it's you.
What's this about?
Today is your birthday, isn't it?
I was thinking of having dinner with you on the way home.
I didn't expect you so soon.
Let's get some fresh air.
Even though it's my birthday, I don't feel like celebrating.
Really?
By the time you're 21, you should have climbed the first rung towards your goal in life.
But I'm nowhere near the ladder.
I feel like I'm just drifting.
It's better to be unsure about life.
If you're too focused, you'll miss out on some of life's possibilities.
I'm also unsure... about whether I have the right to decide people's fate every day.
Sometimes it troubles me.
Must be a heavy burden.
Don't you have any frivolous worries?
Of course I do.
Is that so.
The kind of worries that others don't see.
Anxieties I keep inside.
Hey brother, how about a drink?
We never drink together.
But you still have to work.
In that case I'll wait at your place.
I'll entrust the key to you.
- You're leaving? - Yeah.
Bye.
What is it?
Nothing.
Hm?
Wait....
Mizuhara? What's wrong?
- Te-chan! - What's going on?
Ah, watch it!
What are you doing?
I was assembling this when it slipped.
I turned my ankle.
Why didn't you wait for Soichiro to help you?
I wanted to finish it as a surprise... Ow!
What's wrong? Are you all right?
"Surprise them with a personal message."
This is going to hurt a little.
- Painful? - Painful.
A cabinet, huh.
You've got more furniture than a newlywed.
What can I say, I have a lot of cutlery...
- Ouch! - Ah, sorry!
- You're okay? - I'm okay.
It's really something. You look so strong but you always manage to hurt yourself.
You're the one who always had basketball injuries.
I remember one time I even had to bandage your shoulder.
That's right. I was wearing my new shirt and you cut it.
What kind of child was Soichiro?
When he was little.
Not much different from the way he is now. Serious. Pensive.
When I was a kid, I couldn't wait to grow up and be like my brother.
Smart, tall... a real Adonis.
He was the one everyone praised.
But that's only natural since he was better than me in every way.
I thought when I reached his age I'd be twice as good as him.
But my brother kept growing and I never caught up with him.
Isn't that okay?
Te-chan is Te-chan.
And Soichiro is Soichiro.
You have good qualities no one else has.
You think so?
Thanks.
It's really pouring outside.
What's keeping my brother?
I think I'll go home.
Wait!
I've got something for you.
Ouch!
- Thank you. - Are you all right?
Here. For you.
Happy Birthday.
Thanks.
Shall I open it?
You knitted these?
Maybe mittens are too childish.
No, that's not the problem.
Why are you doing this?
Why?
You're going to be my little brother from now on.
Your new sister will remember you every year--
How can you say that so lightly?
I don't think of us as brother and sister.
I could never think of you like that.
To me you'll always be Mizuhara. Mizuhara! No matter who marries you.
What am I saying?
Thanks for these.
Give my brother my regards.
Te-chan.
Teppei!
What are you doing here?
I was at a Karaoke place near here,
and I thought, "I wonder what Teppei's up to?"
What's that?
It's for a magic show.
Magic?
I'm hungry. What have you got?
Get your snout out of the fridge.
I'm starving to death!
Why do you have fancy stuff like caviar?
Was it on sale?
It's for when friends come over.
Can I open it?
I thought you were going to do magic.
I can't do it on an empty stomach.
What's that?
Is it expensive?
I feel like drinking it.
Leave that for later. Are you going to show me magic or not?
All right, already.
Ladies and Gentlemen, it's showtime!
The amazing Riko magic show is about to begin!
- Where's your costume? - This is it.
- You hid them in your hands earlier. - Shut up!
Now, be amazed as I conjure items from this empty hat.
Watch closely.
It begins.
1... 2...
Where's the applause?
And now for the main event!
I need a volunteer from the audience.
You over there...
Please light this piece of paper on fire.
Okay.
You're the only one here.
Okay, light it!
It's dangerous! Watch it!
Now, what's inside?
What's this?
Don't look, the icing's ruined.
What?
- Never mind, never mind! - Let me see, what does it say?
Why are your hands so cold?
Poor circulation?
Must be.
Were you waiting?
You waited all evening for me to get home?
What gave you that idea?
I told you I was just passing by.
Why would I do something stupid like wait in the rain?
Telephone.
MACHINE: I'm unable to answer your call...
- If you're cold-- - Answer the phone.
But...
Have something hot to drink.
Hello, Te-chan?
It's Sanae.
I'm sorry for what I said.
I didn't think about your feelings.
I want to apologize.
I'm really sorry.
You were with Sanae-chan?
"Sorry"...?
What happened?
Don't make a fool of me!
I didn't come here for you to laugh at me.
Happy Birth...
What's wrong with me?