101st Marriage Proposal The Fifth Movement
Feelings~!
Oh Oh Feelings!
Kakaricho!
Kakaricho.
What happened the other day?
Aaa...
You've never been late to work before.
I went to the ocean.
Ocean?!
Yeah.
Shibuya.
Yes.
You know the saying that goes...
"Man does not live by bread alone."
We need some butter at least.
I haven't finished talking yet.
Yes.
You must listen till the end.
"Man does not live by bread alone."
But...
Maybe we can live by bread alone
if we have someone to share it with.
That's right!
I always eat with you.
You didn't study literature in college.
I majored in physical education.
I thought so, too.
That's all for today.
On Saturday, there's a recital.
You'll all perform well for your parents.
Good bye.
Good bye!
Be careful on your way home.
OK.
Yuta!
Which one is coming? Father or mother?
I heard this from Shino-chan's mother...
Yuta's family is having problems.
Problems?
Getting a divorce or not.
They're staying together because of the child.
Well...what you may call it...
A marriage without love?
The fate of the woman married him for his status.
I think we can say,
"She deserves it."
I haven't heard your impressions yet.
What?
Your impressions about him...
coming to get you.
My impressions...
(1) Did you think he was too persistent?
(2) Did you think he was your knight in shining armor?
He doesn't look like a Prince, though.
Well, which is it?
(2) but very close to (1).
eh?
So what you mean is...
although he's very...
...persistent, ...
but he is a star prince. No, not that but,
He is also a knight to you?
Your question was not good.
Is Yuta-kun...
...an only child?
Yes, he is.
Don't sympathize with him.
You're not his "real" school teacher.
I shouldn't...
A marriage without love...
Around what time is Naoto coming?
He'll be here soon.
He should come more often.
What?
You know...
Since he lives alone,
I'm afraid he can't eat well.
Yeah, you're right.
I sound like Momo-chan,
but what are your true feelings?
My true feelings?
Do you plan to marry Hoshino-san?
Not possible.
I know it's hard to turn him down.
You're torturing him just like a half-dead snake.
What should I do then?
I told him many times that I won't marry him.
"That's fine", he said.
"That's fine" is not fine with me, I said.
Then he came to get me in Hamamatsu.
I don't know how I feel about Hoshino-san.
I enjoy his company, that is correct.
Even if I imagine him with another woman...
...which is very difficult to do...
I think perhaps...
I don't feel jealous at all.
That's because...
You don't love him at all.
But I think...
If he went away...
I'd miss him.
It's so complicated.
Aa! It's him!
Coming!
Home Accounting
Damn!
We're in the red again this month!
Can I reduce your spending money?
Hey!
Then I won't even be able to eat
Somen Noodles for lunch.
Diet. Diet!
"Diet" is not to eat
but for those rich people.
If you can't eat,
because you have no money,
it's called "Poverty"
And speaking of "Poverty",
What?
Don't tell everyone
about my going to Hamamatsu
to bring Kaoru-san back.
Who did I tell?
You told Okamura-kun!
Ryoko-chan?
Yeah, yeah.
I guess I did tell her.
Behind my back, you're always calling
Okamura-kun, aren't you?
Behind your back?
How insulting!
What the...?
Hey, Sit on your heels.
Why?
I have something serious to ask you.
What is it?
Just do it.
What do you want?
What is it?
You, about Okamura-kun...
Do you like her
in the right way?
"Right way"? What do you mean?
"Right way" is right way.
Are you serious about her?
When you think of Okamura-kun,
does your heart ache?
Answer me.
Who cares about what I feel?!
What about you, brother?
What about Kaoru-san? Huh?
Sit up straight right there. "Seiza"
Sit up quickly!
Put your hand over your heart
and think hard.
You haven't even asked her out yet.
Now is the time to "push."
Time is now. You, Push!
Push!
You went all the way to Hamamatsu.
I feel the same way.
You do?
Even a balloon shrivel up,
if you leave it unattended.
But my lung capacity is down...
That's not what we're talking about.
We'd better do what we should do.
We're calling her now! Now!
No...No...
No.
I don't take "No" for an answer.
No, No...
How about after dinner?
This ain't kid's homework!
Let's call after dinner!
No, no, no, no...
How was your home town?
eh?
Could you forget?
Sort of...
Yes.
I rode my bicycle and
and ran around barefoot.
I was able to forget.
Good.
I'm full. I'll go take a bath.
Say...
Now that she says she forgot him,
Do you think I have a better chance now?
I don't know.
Hello. This is Yabuki.
Hello? I'm sorry to call this late...
Hoshino speaking.
May I speak to Kaoru-san?
She's in the bath right now.
Don't worry.
I can take the phone in to her.
Hold on please.
Who is it?
Hoshino-san.
She's taking a bath.
What's wrong with that?
It makes me more nervous.
No! Don't imagine things.
Don't you imagine such things!
Don't be a pervert!
Don't be nervous.
I'm sorry. I'm in the bath.
No! No problem.
How can I help you?
Yes!
Now...
You're washing?
Huh?
She's washing...
What are you asking for???!!
Well...aah...
It's about ...
next Saturday...
Saturday?
The day after tomorrow?
Yes
The weather report says it'll be a very fine day.
Really?
Yes
I was thinking of doing my laundry.
Achoo!!!
I'm sorry.
Yes.
I don't want you to catch a cold, so I'll hang up.
W...Wait!
Hoshino-san!
Yes.
Well...
Men these days...
...aren't aggressive enough...
...they think too much of a woman's feelings.
And taking advantage of such...
...is the worst thing that a woman should do...
Yes.
I...
...hate indecisive men.
Yes.
Are you asking me out?
No...
Yes...
Yes... I'm very sorry.
You don't need to...
...apologize.
On Saturday...
I only have piano classes in the morning.
Yes.
Does he call often?
Not really.
Kaoru must be troubled by this.
Not really so.
What?
Hoshino-san...
He went all the way to get her at Hamamatsu.
Kaoru didn't tell me that.
Maybe she'll go to Hoshino-san and not to you, Naoto.
You're joking.
What did she say?
She won't say anything.
Got it.
Hello? I'm sorry.
She said, "I'm sorry."
I dropped the phone in the water.
Huh?
Yes.
eh?
I said OK.
Really?
Yes!
Yes.
I understand.
Good night. B...Bye.
What?
She said "OK!"
Great!
I'm glad I called!
I told you!
Torturing him like a half-dead snake...
Ishige Piano School Monthly Piano Recital
That was Izumi Shino-chan.
Where's your mother, Yuta?
She's busy.
I see.
May I have your attention?
Our last player of today's recital.
This is Nagayama Yuta-kun with only 1 month Piano Lesson.
Clap your hands!
Yuta-kun.
Good luck.
"Neko Funjatta! Stepped on the Cat" - the Japanese equivalent of "Chopsticks."
You certainly feel very strange.
Hello?
Hello. Sorry.
Everyone talks about what you had done to Sexual-Harrasement-Bucho.
Don't mention it.
I'll be coming by again tonight.
eh?
I promised Junpei-kun. I'll fix dinner.
Do you have any requests?
Not really.
I'll make a lot.
We'll be getting off.
See you later.
See you.
She's too good for Junpei.
I'm sorry I'm late.
No, no but I was kind of embarrassed,
as there are so many couples.
I dressed a little young today.
You look good.
Thanks.
Go away.
Go, go.
Well...this boy...
May he come along?
You know him?
Yes.
Is that so...
He looks like a very healthy boy.
Let's rest a bit.
Thank you.
He's a student in my piano class.
Is that so?
I'm sorry for bringing him so suddenly.
Did you have plans for us to go somewhere else?
No, no. but it was a good timing.
I have not done a lot of dating lately.
I wasn't sure where we should go.
Let's ride that. That one!
That one?
It looks scary.
Don't worry.
Hoshino-san, let's ride it together.
Let's do that, together.
It's a ride for two people.
Then I'll wait here for you.
You two go on.
Then...
That brat!
Music College Reunion?
Yes. Momo-chan went together.
I wanted to ask her out for driving.
Don't worry. I'm with you.
Yeah, you're right.
I really wanted to see the Robin Hood!
Let's hurry!
Good! Go, go, go, go, go!
Go go go go!
OUT!
What are you doing... Sokichi! Damn!!
Hello.
eh?
You're early, aren't you?!
Nobody was home.
Yeah...
So this is what you are doing.
Yeah.
This is what I was doing.
My team isn't very good though.
I bought so much.
Wow.
Can the two of us eat all this?
Where's Kakaricho?
He went on a date with Kaoru-san.
Yes, he did...
I'm sorry to bother you, Coach.
I'm sorry.
What are you saying, Sokichi?
No problem, of course!
Go, go, more power!
You must open your eyes.
I beg you.
I am an acrophobia.
Aren't you an adult?
I'd rather be a child.
Hey!
This is my first date with Kaoru Sensei.
No chewing gum! Listen to me!
Be a little more considerate!
I've a mortgage payment to make.
OK, OK.
Here.
OK?
Huh?!
My precious spending money!
Is something the matter?
No...
Let's ride the Ferris Wheel.
Aren't you tired? Yuta?
You should take a rest.
1,000 yen.
You must be tired.
Let's go.
The Ferris Wheel is girlish!
I won't go. Pass! Pass!
Shall we ride the Ferris Wheel then?
Yes.
You wait here, will you?
You wait here.
Come to think of it...
Being a piano instructor must not be easy.
Today is exception.
Open House for Parents, Piano Recital, rather..
Yuta's...
it's that boy's parents didn't come.
He seemed lonely so I brought him along.
His parents are going through a divorce.
Really?
What do you think, Hoshino-san?
Of what?
Of marriage without love.
That's out of the question!
But I guess... I can't really say that.
That was the way my first miai-date was.
The woman from your first...
Yes.
She ran away on our wedding day.
And then...
And it's been the same for the next 99 times.
99 times all the same?
Yes.
I'm the 100th?
Yes.
Chie told me.
eh?
She said I'm torturing you, Hoshino-san
as if you are a half-dead snake.
No.
Half-dead or half-cooked,
I don't mind.
Going around in circles like this...
I'm just happy now.
Is that so...
Yes!
We're getting closer to the ground.
I'm in fact...
...acrophobia.
Really?
Yes...aahh...I'm so relieved.
Are you really?
Yes.
Sorry to make you wait so long.
You, two should have fun.
What should we do?
Do you want to bite?
Sure!
But isn't Kaoru home by now?
No, not yet.
She said she'll have dinner with Hoshino-san.
Why did you hide that from me?
Because...
Where did they go?
I don't know.
You should know.
I don't!
Give up already.
She...doesn't want to marry you, Naoto.
She told me...
Naoto is like a younger brother to her.
She said so.
Tell this to Kaoru.
I'm an only child.
I'm not just a sister, either!
I'm not just a sister...
I love you, Naoto.
I'm sorry... I am...
Why are you apologizing?
Why are you analogizing!!
I thought all children only go to cram schools.
Yeah, but you know...
They do when they get older.
Did you go to cram school?
No, my family belonged to the minority group.
What I mean is...
In the early evening,
My friends had "mothers" who came to pick them up.
I always had my "brother."
My dad was always working late.
Open House for Parents...
Outburst of anger in the rebellious age...
My brother was the one who raised me.
How is it?
Good?
Yes!
It's delicious! Good! Good!
I envy you.
What?
Your story.
I wish I had a brother like that.
My father is very strict.
I was never babied.
I see.
That's why I like Kakaricho so much.
Don't tell him that.
He'll get the wrong idea.
Is it done?
Yes.
Ouch!
Ow...ouch!
Ow....I'm OK.
I'm okay!
No, no. I'm OK.
No, no.
I'm full.
I ate a lot!
Your mother might be back by now.
Why don't you call your mother?
Yes.
Hoshino-san, what were you like as a child?
Me?
I have a big face...
I haven't changed much.
Really?
Really.
What about your personality?
Personality...
Well...since childhood,
I've been unlucky... or out of timing, rather...
Our class in elementary school had a pet rabbit.
We did, too.
You, too...
I took good care of the rabbit,
but it happened to die,
when I was on duty.
"The Rabbit Killer!" was written
all over the blackboard.
The class put me on trial.
For me, that was the most painful moment.
I've been this way...
I can't stop the feeling the reality of life.
I lost the ability to dream.
A reverse of "Taiki Bansei". "As he gets older, he matures and masters."
"Shouki Bansei", if I may call it.
I start to feel smaller and smaller.
The size wise, I feel like a small sake cup.
Don't you ever think about changing?
Your're right.
My type of men...
Women must find me very boring.
No...it's not like that.
I don't think...
people can change so easily.
It's very difficult to change oneself.
Thank you for shopping with us today. We are closing now.
Where did Yuta go?
Maybe he went to the bathroom.
Maybe he's downstairs, at the toy store.
I'll go look.
Yuta...
Wasn't your mother home?
Let's go.
Just a moment.
Please come with me to the office.
Wait a minute.
Yuta?
Please follow me.
Police Station
I'm so glad you are here, Hoshino-san.
I'm so shaky.
Women are no good at times like this.
You know what?
A mother is different.
The moment she came, she just slapped him.
I was surprised.
I'm sorry he has caused you troubles.
I'm sorry.
I didn't look after him properly. I'm very sorry.
You took my son out without my permission
And now this.
It's useless to talk to you about it.
I'm in the middle of a custody battle now.
I'll take him of course.
During this important time, if this incident is known,
What will you do if they question
to mother's ethics in education?
I'm sorry.
Kaoru-san, you don't have to apologize.
You haven't done anything wrong.
Who are you?
I am in fact...
nobody to you.
Kaoru-san...
Because he was lonely.
she took him out to the Amusement Center.
You shouldn't...
That's none of her business!
Of course it's the matter of husband and wife.
It's your choice if you want to get divorced.
Children grow up watching their parents, they say.
What are you saying?
Do you know the Kanji Character for "PARENT"?
When a child is late to come back,
You climb up the tree and stand up to watch.
That's how "PARENT" is written.
Are you really watching him?
Listen hard.
A shoplifting is the same thing.
He didn't steal because he wanted something.
He did it because he wants the attention!
Isn't it the signal SOS challenge that he wants to be loved?
Nevertheless, once we divorced,
He'll be alone more often.
And if he can't keep it up, what'll happen to him?
You want your child to be strong, don't you?
Do you know the Kanji Character for "WHEAT"?
"WHEAT"
Being stepped foot on a wheat and the roots get stronger.
Listen very carefully.
If you don't step correctly!
"WHEAT" can become the character "POISON"
You just keep mumbling, mumbling and mumbling...
I don't have time to waste listening to your lecture!
We'll be leaving now.
Come Yuta, we're leaving!
Today we had a piano recital for parents.
Didn't Yuta-kun give you the notice?
Yuta?
"Neko Funjatta! "
He played it with all his heart.
What a stubborn woman!
Damn it!
I'm home.
How was it?
My first date?
Yeah.
I ruined it at the very end.
Is that so...
I said some unnecessary things.
If that boy quits his piano lessons,
It'll be my fault! I'm sure of it.
You don't have to sigh, Junpei.
Brother.
What?
Somewhere...around here...
I have this pain in my heart.
Did you eat something bad?
Huh?
Ginkgo Tree leaves...
You see there?
Ginkgo Tree leaves are falling...
Brother...
What?
Good night.
Sure.
Ouch.
I'm home.
Welcome home.
Why are you sitting in the dark?
Did something happen?
Did you eat dinner?
I have no appetite.
You don't have a fever.
I'm thinking of getting my own place.
What?
Chie, Chie, What's wrong?
I don't want to live with you any more!
Wait! Stop!
Wait, Chie!
What was that?
Here you are.
Naoto.
Yes?
Did you go to the movies yesterday?
Yes
What happened?
About what?
You went with Chie, right?
She told me that she loves me.
I thought she was joking.
Did you know about this?
And?
What did you say to her?
Me?
You know what I said.
What did you say?
I said "I'm sorry."
What else could I say?
You could be.... You could've been more....
More what?
More sensitive to a young woman's feelings...
I've proposed to you!
I know that...
I heard that old man went after you to Hamamatsu.
You went on a date with him yesterday.
You're just teasing him, right?
I want to be sure that I'm right.
Try to understand how men feel
and how I feel.
I hate this.
Why do I have to be jealous of that old man?
Welcome.
Hello...
How may I help you?
We've met the other day.
eh?
This is my store.
Oh, really?
Kaoru is teaching a class right now.
No. It's not that.
I'm here about the boy, Yuta.
...that stubborn woman...
Very good, well done!
This was a special performance for Yuta-kun's Mother
who was unable to come the other day.
Everyone, clap your hands!
I'm glad he didn't quit.
You came to the class just for that?
Yes.
I said some unnecessary things at the police station.
That's what made the difference, isn't it?
eh?
The Child's shoplifting is the signal SOS to get attention.
Please stop. I'm embarrassed.
Let me treat you tonight.
No! I can't let you...
I got a hefty lesson fee from Momoko.
I'm rich today.
Okay then.
I'll rely on your kindness today.
Yes.
I was scared because
this place looks quite expensive.
Cheers!
What's the matter?
No, no...Nothing.
Hoshino-san?
I thought it was you.
Hello.
I told you about him before. That wedding...
Ahh...then this is that person.
This is my husband.
I am Hoshino.
I am Morita.
When I told him,
I almost married someone before.
He was very jealous.
Do you have children?
No. Not yet.
Is that so...
How about you, Hoshino-san?
I'm still single.
I bet it must have been rough to have your bride run away.
Dear!
Not only in front of your parents and relatives but also your superiors...
I'm used to things like that.
Really?
Good evening.
How do you do?
I'm Yabuki Kaoru.
Nice to meet you.
We're dating.
When he told me about you,
I was very jealous, too.
Really?
Let's go now.
Then...
Excuse me...
Well...
Why did you at that time...
About what part of me...
Aaa...what I mean is...
We may never meet again...
For my references...
I'm wondering if you could tell me why...
I've had 99 omiais since then.
I think, I am sure...
if I married you, Hoshino-san,
I would've been happy.
But I felt somehow...
My life would seem so ordinary.
Imagining myself growing older that way...
...suddenly became so vivid...
I got scared.
I'm sorry.
Don't mention it.
Please have a happy life.
Well then...
Well...
Thank you for acting like my girlfriend.
Hoshino-san...
Didn't they make you angry?
Huh?!
Why didn't you say something to them?
Because...
I was angry.
You're not hopeless.
You're not a hopeless person!
Hoshino-san, what is your dream?
Dream?
You're honest...
You cannot lie...
I think it's wonderful.
I really think so, but...
Women want a lie...
Women want to have a dream.
You said people can't change.
That's not true.
People can change.
People can change!
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