101st Marriage Proposal The Third Movement
Stop joking, huh?
No, I'm not joking at all.
Here you are.
You play the cello superbly,
but you play Piano well enough
in the Foundation Course.
You're a good pianist yourself.
You'll have no problem teaching children.
Ishige Piano School presents Yabuki Kaoru Instructor Tokyo City Philharmonic.
The Young housewives love the idea
that the Music professionals teach children.
I'm busy.
It's only twice a week. I'll pay well!
I don't need any money.
Then you will do it for free?!
That's not what I meant.
You won't do it?
I won't do it.
But I've already been paid for the lessons.
Already?
I could be arrested for fraud.
Get arrested then.
What?
eh?
I really won't teach!
Not that. It's not that.
I just remembered that incident.
Huh?
About the man used up his entire bonus.
But he didn't spend money on me.
It might have been all a trick
by a middle aged man.
If he can get you for 800,000 Yen,
that's cheap.
I thought about it.
That's why I told him
that I won't love him nor marry him.
That's cruel.
And he hasn't called since then, right?
He probably had another omiai.
How unromantic.
Now that's reality!
You come here every day.
What?
Ah...Um...so...
She hasn't come here since that day.
eh?
Ah...
I'm not...
Really?
Yes...
She's a regular customer here, right?
Three years ago,
She used to come quite frequently.
Not lately...
No, not that.
I come here just because...
I like the lightings of the place.
Yes, that's why I come here.
Say...
Yes?
Well...
Did she always come alone?
No.
With her girlfriends, then?
No. She came with a man.
Is that so...
Her former boyfriend?
Not sure about that.
Is that so...
What was he like?
eh?
I mean...What type of man was he?
Hard to say...
He was a completely different sort than you.
Is that so...
Give me another "Maternity."
You mean a martini.
That's the one.
Martini...martini...martini...
Welcome.
Martini...martini...martini...
So you finally agreed to do it?
I couldn't help it, as you know...
I've no concert tours until the end of the year,
But sounds like fun!
It'll be hard!
I'll have to teach 3-year-olds, too!
It must be hard on the other side, too.
What's the other side?
Hoshino-san, perhaps?
He used his entire bonus.
Let's not talk about that.
Just eat.
You haven't seen him since?
I have no reason nor need to see him.
You're really cold-hearted, Sis.
Chie.
eh?
Listen to me carefully.
To a man that I'm not interested in,
I have to be cold-hearted.
or he'll get the wrong idea.
You should be careful, too.
But you could give him a call.
I don't have anything to talk about.
What is this food?
Huh?
I work hard all day...
but I can't even get
wife's good meal nor a hot bath.
I'm not your wife, brother.
It's metaphor, metaphor! Use your brain, will you?
I won't ask for the wife's good meal.
But if you are concerned about your brother's health,
You should give me 2 ~3 dishes,
Look. Protein is lacking in this menu!
Even I don't want to eat this stuff.
But some horny idiot...
gambled away his 800,000 yen bonus!
So we have to cut back food costs.
Understand? Understand?
Aaaaa...Aaaaa!
Don't "Aaaaa Aaaaa" me!
What does "Aaaaa Aaaaa" mean!
What is this matchbook?
Piano Bar?
So...this is...you know...
There's a piano...it's a fancy place.
When I juggle budget
as if I am your wife,
You go to a piano bar?!
It was company business.
Entertaining clients!
Liar! Don't lie!
If you don't you believe your own brother,
What more can I say?
Aa...
You met her at a piano bar the last time...
So that's it!
Every night....
Hoping to be... coincidence
you've been going there to run into her.
Right?!
I can't believe it.
Junpei-chan, Junpei-chan...
Junpei-chan!
Junpei-chan
What?
I am sorry.
You're right.
I should be ashamed...
There's nothing to feel ashamed of...
Listen, brother!
Brother, there's nothing to feel ashamed of here.
How about just calling her?
That's more economical.
What would I say over the phone?
Say anything you want.
You make it sound simple,
but what if she'll just say, "I'm too persistent."
But you are "really" persistent.
I really hate a man with no experiences.
Don't you understand how words like,
"You're persistent!"
This one liner can hurt a man's heart!
In some cases,
she says "she'll call the police."
Never ever show up your face.
I'm not "Godzilla" rising out of Tokyo Bay.
Brother you always do that.
You always overreact!
You just don't understand my feelings.
Allrighty then...
I'll call her for you.
OK?
I can't have you wasting money at a bar!
I can't even afford a skimpy fish.
Stop it!
What number is Yabuki Kaoru?
What are you doing?
Stop it, will you?
Stop it!
Brother!
Stop it!
Your brother is asking you.
Calm down.
Stop it!
Wrong number.
Maybe it was Hoshino-san.
No way!
He's not that courageous.
That's true.
I recently heard that many girls are
still virgins after 20.
Why are you bringing that up now?
It's because men aren't as aggressive these days.
After 30, still single...
That might also be the reason.
Probably...
Kacho? (Section Chief)
Naito-kun, from the Osaka Branch, is a candidate, too.
So it's not definite yet.
Yes.
You've been with us for a very long time.
You haven't contributed to the company's successful growth...
You also haven't made any big mistakes, either.
That's correct. No tardies, no absences, I should add...
Come to think of it...
You are a college graduate, aren't you?
Yes, I am a college graduate.
Bucho, Imai-san of Sankyou Kizai Company is on the line.
Yes, this is Hayasaka speaking.
You can go now.
Yes.
Sorry to have kept you waiting...
Really?!
Don't act so surprised.
They not making me company president!
That's correct, but...
But...I heard...
Naito-san had been selected...
I thought it was the done thing.
Naito-kun? Naito-kun is still much too young.
Not matured like me.
Come to think of it,
Hayasaka-Bucho used to work for you before.
The situation has changed abruptly.
But you should know that he's a good man.
He's recognized my every day work.
Hello!
Hello. Hello!
What's your relationship?
What relationship?
Excuse me, but...
eh?
Do you have any spare time today?
Time?
There's something... I'd like to discuss with you.
We can talk now...
Please go ahead.
Go ahead, please.
Not here.
I see.
Then we'll meet later.
Then, see you.
What's wrong?
Hey...
That's our relationship is all about.
Okay. Just eat that.
Then, you play.
Yes.
Yuta! Stop that!
Stop it! What are you doing?
You shouldn't pick on girls!
I'm bored.
You have to wait for your turn.
I hate piano!
It's so girlish! Uncool!
That's not true.
Yes it is!
I like boys who play the piano.
Are you sure?
My boyfriend was a pianist.
Really?
Now you sit quietly and wait your turn.
Everybody listen up! Sensei's boyfriend was a pianist!
You already look like a teacher.
That's her boyfriend!
Maybe I should order "A-lunch."
I'm decided on "B."
Maybe I'll get "C."
Hurry up!
"C" looks better now.
Then I'll go with "B."
You, two!
Sound horny..."B" and "C"?
What are you thinking?
Wow!
You look particularly pretty today.
Huh?
I'll pay you back at the end of the month.
Don't worry about the lunch money.
Really?
You're so nice.
Besides, I'm partly responsible for your situation.
Yeah, you may be right.
Say...
Hoshino-san does know about Makabe-san, right?
No, I haven't told him yet.
Why not?
The words wouldn't come out.
It would be the same as telling him he has no chance.
I can't tell him that.
My sister told him clearly...
She won't love him nor marry him!
How about you?
Would you just give up if a guy turned you down?
See what I mean?
However,...
eh?
he's been going to that bar every night.
I feel sorry for him.
Just like a dog who traveled back and forth to the Station for 11 years, looking for his dead master.
Feel sorry for me, too.
He's used up all money. I'm broke.
Say...
Can you arrange it so that they meet again?
Me?
Yeah!
I think he'll begin to give up if he sees her again.
He knows she's too beautiful for him.
Let's go with the "Mezzo-Piano" Strategy.
Mezzo-Piano Strategy?
Literally, "moderately soft". "moving apart..."
If we're seen around the office...
People might get the wrong idea.
There's a bar I go to often.
I see.
So...well...
What do you want to discuss?
It's Hayasaka-Bucho...
He has been hitting on me.
Sexual harassment?
For that matter...
You should talk to Honma-san, your boss about that.
But, Hayasaka-Bucho is the president's son.
You're right, yes... he is...
I wonder if Hoshino-san can tell him...
What could I say...
I could just quit the company.
I'm beat...
Kids have too much energy.
Look at this.
Great Work! Happy Lion.
What's this?
I give them homework.
It's a reward for children that do well on their homework.
You look like you're enjoying teaching.
When I was younger,
I wanted 9 children, my own baseball team.
You still have enough time.
It's not possible!
I'll help you.
I don't want children like you, Naoto.
Is that so?
Hi!
Welcome.
Ryoko-san...
Don't speak so casually about quitting.
Look!
What?
This way, please.
That old man's doing okay.
Is she a co-worker?
Are you jealous?
Get out of here.
That girl's very cute.
She's way younger for him.
Who cares?
Do you know her?
eh?...Umm...
She was my miai-date.
That's her?
She's beautiful.
Who's that man?
Here you are.
Huh?
Is that him?
You told me... From 3 years ago?
I see.
With her boyfriend...
No. Not him.
I see.
I wonder what she is thinking about us?
Of course...because...
I'm so much older than you.
Age doesn't matter.
Yes?
You know...
Please go tell her this is my co-worker.
No...I...
Please!
I can't do that.
I can't do that. Please!
Excuse me.
I don't mind.
I don't mind that, either...
But you know...
I just don't want her to get the wrong idea.
That's bad...
Now that you reminded me...
Chie's already 20?
We're having a small party on Sunday.
Mmm...
I know you're free.
Chie'll like it if you come.
Yeah, I'm free...but not that free...
I'll bring her a gift.
Please do so.
Shall we go?
To make 9 children?
Fool! What are you saying?
Excuse me...
I'm Hoshino Tatsuro.
I'm Sawamura Naoto.
In the same orchestra.
He plays the violin.
Really?
He is from the same orchestra...
I see... I see...
She's my co-worker.
She is Ryoko-san.
She's really very cute.
She is a #1 receptionist.
Have a nice time. We're leaving now.
Well...well...
She's... Sexual harassment...
Sexual harassment?
I...I...
Adultery...a matter of adultery...
Adultery?
I see...
What the... I'm sorry. I'm slow and dull.
I thought you were better than that.
Hoshino-san...you are such a filthy middle-aged man.
You two have a nice time.
Yes...well...no....
Thank you very much.
Why don't you come along sometime?
Thank you, but...I don't play golf.
I won't force you.
How about tonight?
I can't.
Another engagement?
Why not?
Bucho...
What?
I don't know how to say this, but...
The promotion to Kacho position?
Don't worry. The Personnel Order will come soon.
Thank you...
One more thing...
What is it?
I hope it'll be sunny on Sunday.
Excuse me.
I'm sorry, you had to help me out, Momo-chan.
Sure thing.
Today Chie really is the guest of honor.
However, I really wonder about Sis's ability.
Say what you will,
I can bake a cake or two.
Here, it's ready for the oven.
Ow....
I told you!
Hurry to cool down!
How pitiful... You are a clumsy woman...
You talk too much!
3 more people...
Who are they?
Naoto and Chie's friends.
School friends?
Yeah, School friends.
It's this way.
Hey!
eh?
Were we really invited?
What are you saying?
Why else would she give us these directions?
But it's kind of difficult to see Kaoru-san...
Get out of here.
Who was at the bar every night?
I already told you. She saw me together with Okamura-san.
She called me a filthy middle-aged man.
You can explain everything to her in person.
She was with a man.
What if he's Kaoru-san's boyfriend?
You can ask her about that, too.
If I could just talk and ask, I wouldn't have to suffer so much!
Let's go home, then.
That's good.
Yes, let's.
Junpei-chan
Junpei-chan!
Let's go. Let's go.
You know...
We were cordially invited.
And we bought gifts, too.
You actually ran into Hoshino-san in that bar?
He was with a young woman.
Wow! He's very popular.
He forced her to come with him.
He's perverted.
Maybe he had his reasons.
He shouldn't take a girl to the bar that
he went to with Kaoru.
His face was painted with Insensitivity.
The bonus thing was probably just an act, too.
He's a trash man!
You don't have to go that far.
Sis...
It's probably Naoto.
Coming!
Speaking of Hoshino-san...
His serious nature... his one and only good point...
Enough!
I'll never see him again.
Maybe you'll see him again. Real soon!
Hello.
I'm coming in now...
Chie.
It's my birthday! I can invite who I like.
Agree, Momo-chan!
Right, yes?
Right. You're right.
Momo!
I'm leaving.
Hoshino-san!
This isn't right.
Hoshino-san!
Stay a bit longer.
Come on!
Kanpai! Cheers!
Cheers. Cheers.
Cheers.
Kanpai!
Cheers!
What's the story behind this?
We're friends at the university.
Yes, that's right.
We're in the same club.
I still haven't joined!
Is that so?
But look at this situation.
I see...together...
The two of you arranged this.
Certainly not...
We didn't...
Then...
Chie, you like him?
Don't joke! Who could like that weakling?
What weakling?
If "No" is the answer...
So you wanted them to meet again, right?
What do you think, Kaoru?
About what?
...of this old man?
Excuse my language...
My name is Hoshino.
Did you want to see Hoshino-san again?
Not at all.
Did you want to see Kaoru again, Hoshino-san?
Not really... I...
He did!
I asked your brother.
That's why he goes to that bar...
Every night!
Every night?
Yes.
He was there with a girl.
Yes!
She asked for my brother's help because she's being
sexually harassed at work.
Actually, she's...
Junpei's girlfriend.
Yes. yes.
Right.
That's right.
Really?
I thought it was strange.
She was so young and pretty.
How could Hoshino-san do that sort...
I'm sorry.
It's okay.
Not at all.
Forget that other stuff.
Let's make things clear.
What things?
What things...
She turned you down after miai arrangement.
You were clearly turned down, right?
Isn't it against the rule not to give up?
I apologize for that.
You don't need to apologize to him.
It's the answer to his question.
What's your position here?
What do you mean?
I'd understand if Kaoru-san was the one complaining.
But you're not involved.
I am very much involved.
I proposed to her.
Nao!
You did?!
However, I've already turned you down.
Is that so?
If that's the case...
You're in the same position as my brother.
Nice to meet you!
You're comparing me to this old man?
You've had 100 Omiai.
You don't care who the woman is.
Enough, Naoto.
You shouldn't let him get his hopes up.
Yes, another thing.
Shall I introduce some of my fans to you?
No, thank you.
Naoto.
I hate such tactics
as trying to get her attention through sympathy
Naoto! That's enough!
Junpei! The bathroom is that way.
Don't make fun of my brother!
Junpei.
Let brotherly love continue?
What did you say?
Stop it! Naoto!
Junpei!
Naoto! Stop it!
Junpei!
What's wrong with you?
Naoto!
I'm sorry for ruining your birthday.
I don't like you today, Naoto.
Happy Birthday.
We're really sorry.
I shouldn't have invited you!
Chie...
I'm really sorry about today.
Please, no.
I apologize deeply.
What?
In the bar... I was very rude to you.
No... don't bring up that stuff.
I called you a filthy middle-aged man...
Now I admire you.
You're going to confront that bad manager, right?
Hoshino-san, sincerity is your only virtue...
Not only that...but...
I feel...
You're like a hero.
Very cool...
No...
Brother!
Your ticket.
Your ticket!
Good-bye.
Bye...
Sorry to trouble you...
See you...
Junpei.
What?
Being a Kacho or a hero?
Which one is better?
What?
Nothing.
So what was that?
Chie, I'm coming in.
Chie.
You went too far.
Sorry.
You were mean to Naoto.
Naoto really loves you.
Maybe I was wrong for inviting Hoshino brothers...
But...
Telling everybody...
that you turned down Naoto's proposal
You really hurt him.
You're right.
Chie...
You...Naoto...
Actually...
You've already gotten over Makabe-san.
You're just pretending that you haven't.
I'm not pretending...
I'm not really...
Leave the room.
Get out!
To Chie, the girl I like most. Happy Birthday!
I'm sorry...
Chie didn't actually mean it.
I know.
So Chie loves Naoto...
I had no idea about Chie's feelings.
I told her that Naoto had proposed.
It's really unsettling.
It's complicated.
Chie loves Naoto as well as Kaoru.
About Hoshino-san...
She wanted to cheer him up.
About that...
Kakaricho!
eh?
Look there!
A hero loves women, just like a proverb.
So many women have fallen into his hands.
Some girls enjoy the attention.
Wait a moment!
I'm afraid that she's his next target.
She's troubled by it.
You shouldn't butt in...
because you're on the verge of becoming Kacho.
Promotion to Kacho...
Becoming a hero...
I should've been clearer when I turned Hoshino-san down.
You told him, didn't you?
You wouldn't love him nor marry him.
He said, "That's fine."
eh?!
That's what he replied.
Ouch!
I should have told him more?
Maybe you need to be harsher with him.
I feel bad for him.
He hasn't had another omiai.
He's going to miss his chance of getting married.
But, to tell the truth...
It was my excuses to turn him down.
When he gambled away his bonus,
I felt flustered and confused.
He seemed like a really nice man?
It was the money after all, wasn't it?
It wasn't that way!
I'm only joking.
Hello!
See you later.
Hello!
Please sit down.
Did you do your homework?
Yes!
Good!
Hoshino-san, sincerity is your only virtue...
You're cool just like a hero.
Kakaricho?
That's right.
Hang in there.
Hoshino-san.
What do you want?
Well...
She doesn't like it.
What?
Harder!
Please stop harassing her!
Who the hell do you think you are?
You'll be a Kakaricho for life.
Yes! Well done!
Yabuki-san hasn't come in since that day.
eh?... I just wanted to drink alone today.
Welcome.
You, go ahead.
May I sit down here?
Sure, go ahead.
I'm sorry about the other day.
No problem.
I didn't mean to say those things.
It didn't bother me.
Kaoru...
She loves another man.
On their wedding day,
He died...
... in an auto accident.
That was three years ago.
Even now she can't forget her love for him.
Your omiai-date was just an amusement for her.
She has no intention of marrying you.
Do you have...
Do you have the courage
you handle all that emotional baggage?
She's a beautiful woman...
...and I understand how you feel.
But you'd better give up.
I heard he was a pianist.
You've already gotten over Makabe-san.
You're just pretending that you haven't.
What was your mother like?
She lived in a small house.
Why?
Wasn't she wealthy?
She liked small houses.
With a small yard?
With a small yard.
Close to the ocean.
Close to the ocean...
I want to live in a small house, too.
What would you do if I died?
I'd find a new girlfriend right away.
You're cruel.
I'm only joking.
What would you do if I died?
I'd find a new boyfriend right away.
You have a visitor.
I know that it was my misunderstanding.
Is that right?
I guess you and Hoshino-san together
would make a very odd couple.
Is that why you came to see me?
Yes.
Kakaricho...because of my problem,
his promotion has been lost.
eh?
He confronted Bucho about me.
About sexual harassment?
Yes.
He was already selected to become Kacho.
He's probably very depressed.
Please cheer him up.
But, why me...
Just like a hero...
when I apologized to him.
He just laughed and said that.
So, he said that...
I'll call him.
Please do so.
I'll be going now.
Let me pay for this.
No. I'll pay for myself.
Thank you for coming to tell me about this.
This is so funny...
Where were you, brother?
Where? Who cares?
Piano Bar again?
I'll never go there again.
eh?
Junpei.
Kaoru-san...still loves someone she cannot forget.
You heard about it?
He was a pianist.
I can only play castanets.
How can I compete with him?
Junpei...
I'm...completely
giving up hope.
You had a phone call.
From whom?
From Kaoru-san.
What happened?
I'm sorry.
eh?
I said some irresponsible things.
What?
You lost your chance for a promotion.
That matter...
The girl I met in the bar, she told me.
Okamura-kun told you...
I'm really sorry.
Never mind.
There's no need to.
I did regret it a little,
but as you told me..
...I really felt like a hero.
You're so hopeless.
I wanted to give you something.
I don't know if you will like it or not.
I give them to my students
the piano classes for good work.
To a Loveable Idiot...
Thanks.
Well...
...I'm leaving now.
The sooner you forget him, the better.
If you continue to long for someone who has passed away.
You'll never find happiness.
That guy must certainly feel the same way.
I will...
...make you happy!
Don't make me laugh.
You will?
Taking over his place?
Don't make me laugh.
How do you know he wants me to forget?
How would you know?!
He was...
in great pain...
And Such Suffering!
Blood...
...he bled so much...
His...
...face...
His touch...
His laughter...
I haven't forgotten him...
I still can't believe it!
You will make me...
Taking his place?
If you want that much to marry me...
Then, I'll marry you.
But I have one condition.
Let me see him again.
Let me see him again!
I beg you...
I want to see him again.
Please...
Let me see him!
Dust Sub Revised on August 25, 2004 V1.1