101st Marriage Proposal The Seventh Movement
What?
Marry?
Brother, it was hot today...
Must be it....that,
or that heat has fried your brains...
Have you lost your mind?
Nope!
Maybe...
Marriage...
and Carriage or something...
Are you sure that you didn't mix up?
Nope.
I won't die!
'Cause I love you!
I won't die!
I will...
I'll make you happy!
Maybe...
You had a strange dream.
Junpei...
eh?
Probably...
it was a dream.
But...
if it is a dream...
I hope I never wake up.
Just for this time...
Marry?!
That's unbelievable.
I can't believe it myself.
But...
I really said it.
Make me...
Please make me happy.
Yes...Yes...
I still can't believe it, but...
if that's what you want,
then I'm all for it.
Thanks.
I feel a bit...
...scared.
Don't worry.
Nothing will happen this time.
Nothing bad can happen.
I see...
So, you are in love...
with Hoshino-san.
What's wrong?
No...
Nothing.
Tatsuro...
Congratulations on your marriage.
Thank you.
Aren't you glad?
I love him...
I love Hoshino-san?
I love him?
I love him.
I love him!
That's all for today!
Kaoru-sensei, congratulations!
Congratulations on your Marriage!
Congratulations!
Thank you.
So, you set a date?
It's not that easy.
I haven't even told my parents yet.
You had better tell them soon.
They'll feel much better.
But...
I must tell someone else before my parents.
Makabe-san?
I'll go to his grave on Sunday.
Why don't you go now?
I want to have a full day.
I guess you have a lot of things to talk about.
Why the sad look?
When the door of Happiness is about to open...
Naoto
I see...
You haven't told him yet.
How will you break it to him?
He never thought
you'd choose Hoshino-san over him.
Young Missus! Waka Okusan!
Don't call me that.
I should take those then.
And I'd take...
Young Missus! Waka Okusan!
I told you, "I'm not married."
This one, too.
Yes. Thank you very much.
How did you pop question? Your 100th Marriage Proposal?
Who cares?
I want to hear!
We want to hear!
Not big exciting words...
I just said some very manly things.
So? Go on!
I won't die.
Something like that anyway.
Ryoko-san, I have a favor to ask.
It's about my piano lessons.
Please continue, OK?
I just want to make it a secret.
I want to surprise her.
The farewell song?
Sounds like a bad luck!
I don't care a bit!
What are you doing?
I used to play to make a wish like this.
When I pull out my hand,
I get my wish in the palm of my hand.
What did you wish for?
Various things.
I'll try it, too.
It actually feels cooler and feels good.
Chie, what's your wish?
Hmm...well...
I used to play this trick when I was a kid.
Don't scare me like that.
Sorry, sorry.
But I got...
...what I wished for.
Naoto
You can't have my Sister.
She's getting married.
Married to Hoshino-san.
Is that true?
Aren't you surprised?
Yes. I'm surprised.
I thought so...
Chie...
I have a favor to ask.
I'm home.
Welcome back.
I drank with Momoko.
Sorry to bother, Chie.
Can you get me something to drink?
Sis?
What?
Naoto was here.
He was...
He said he'll be waiting for you at the park.
I...
I told him.
You were getting married to Hoshino-san.
Thanks.
You're going?
Was I wrong in telling him?
I had to tell him about it sometime.
Lock up, will you?
That was good practice, wasn't it?
I have no money.
eh?
Now that you have reached the "good age"
Hirouen-Wedding Party can be modest.
I guess so.
At this age, Gondola Wedding is out.
That's strange and weird. It's definitely out.
You're right. Gondola Wedding is out.
Honey Moon to Atami Onsen... Not acceptable.
You haven't even decided where to wed.
That's correct.
I've called several places.
Most places are fully booked to the end of the year.
You'd better hurry...
...before Kaoru-san changes her mind.
Get out of here.
She won't change her mind.
How are things between you and Ryoko-san?
Well...
Well!
What?
Well!
Hey, you!
You seem disturbed.
What is it?
Alright...
I guess you're still innocent after all.
I feel better.
The fact of the matter is...
She's really in love with me.
Now that you hit a home run.
I think...this coming Sunday...
I should ask her out.
Brother, what about her engagement ring?
That's right.
The ring...
I don't have money...
Here.
What?
This is your life savings since childhood.
Take it and use it.
There's nearly a million yen.
Junpei...
Don't cry abruptly.
It's only money. Just money.
OK?
Junpei!
What?
With this,
I can ride up the Gondola...
Sure! If you insist.
I really want it.
Brother.
Call Kaoru-san right now.
And ask about her ring size.
Hurry up!
Hurry now!
More power to you!
Allrighty, then!
Yes. This is Yabuki.
Hello. This is Hoshino speaking.
Is Kaoru-san home, home, home?
She's out right now.
I see.
Chie-chan, would you happen to know...
...your sister's ring size?
For an engagement ring...
No, I don't.
I see.
And one more thing...
Can I get your parent's phone number?
I'd like to talk to your father.
And you...Chie-chan,
you'll be my sister now...
you can call me "brother."
My sister is out this late at night.
Doesn't that bother you?
eh?
But...Kaoru-san's not a child.
She's with Naoto.
eh?!
Whatever happens, I'm not responsible.
What's wrong?
Kaoru-san is...
...out with...
That's bad, isn't it?
Why?
That violin player proposed to her, too.
He wants to get her back.
How could he manage that?
Maybe he'll forcefully, you know...
... try to get her back.
What?!
Don't "what" me.
You haven't even touched her yet, have you?
Of course not.
In marriage life, Physical touch is most important.
Kaoru-san promised to marry me.
Many people break off engagements.
I don't want to say this...
...but he's younger,
and better looking...
Don't say that, if you don't want to say.
Women before marriage are vulnerable, they say.
I believe in Kaoru-san.
If nothing happens, everything is OK.
But it's already past 2 A.M...
I believe in her!
I believe in her.
Where are we going?
Hotel Dolphin
Come inside.
I'm only joking.
I'm sorry.
This is ridiculous.
If there are 100 women here,
99 out of 100 would choose me over him.
I guess so.
What do you like about him?
I really don't know.
You really don't know...
Then why choose him?
Chie said...
that I loved Hoshino-san.
I love him...
The word "love" came as a surprise to me.
Don't you love him?
I like him.
When I am with him,
I feel at ease and he makes me laugh.
Isn't that what marriage is about?
That's not like you, Kaoru.
I fell in love with someone...
I felt the burning love inside of me.
That accident of 3 years ago took it away from me.
Love and marriage are two different things?
I don't want to think that way.
That's why I went to the hotel with you, Naoto.
I tested if Hoshino-san's face would show up at the last moment.
And?
Shit!
So you used me as the Litmus Test Paper.
I'm sorry.
That's OK.
I only wanted...
And I didn't give.
At least that old man...
He kept on giving you...
And he finally reached your heart.
It's sad, but I lost!
Can I request a song?
Sure thing.
"The Greeting of Love."
Kaoru.
eh?
Be happy.
Hoshino-san.
Kaoru-san!
What's wrong?
Yes.
I called Chie-san...
I guess I dozed off...
Achoo!
You caught a cold?
No, I'm very healthy. I'm OK.
You should've waken Chie up
and waited for me inside.
I came here in the middle of the night.
Kaoru-san...
About...that...
Nothing happened.
I knew it.
Junpei kept bugging me.
How could something have happened?
Thank you.
Would you like to join us for breakfast?
Yes. Thank you.
Please come in.
Thank you.
Is something wrong?
Chie-chan also...
In her case,
She was worried about someone else.
Excuse me.
Chie...
Excuse me...
Come to think of it,
I must hurry to my office.
I'll be leaving now.
Don't...I'll be leaving now.
Just a minute. Hoshino-san.
Tomorrow...Sunday...
Do you have any plans for tomorrow?
No. I usually stay home on Sundays.
Could you join me?
Yes!
Even to the end of the universe.
Have a nice day.
I'm off.
Yes.
I'm off.
Have a nice day.
Well...
I'm off.
Have a nice day.
Yes!
Go, Rascal!
Yes. That's it, Rascal.
Good!
Racoon Rascal...
Go back to where you belong!
Good bye, Rascal...
Be happy!
This is so touching.
All right.
I'd better go.
We must get out of the losing streak.
Yes?
Hello?
Welcome!
eh? Looking for my brother?
I think he's still sleeping deeply.
Hey, Junpei!
I'm going out.
What about your piano lesson?
I totally forgot.
Junpei. You take the lesson for me.
Where are you going?
To the end of the universe...
Shoowatch!
End of the universe?
Shoowatch!? What...the...
I feel bad about making you
give my brother piano lessons.
I guess I was in love, too.
Why suddenly...
I knew that.
You did?
I'm very sensitive to a woman's feelings.
Since my childhood,
I've always liked men who need to be cared for.
It's my maternal instinct.
Since my childhood,
Girls like you have always fallen for me.
I guess I bring out the maternal instinct in them.
When I heard he was getting married,
I became very confused.
Don't worry about me.
I won't be lonely.
Because...
you'll...
eh?!
Because...
Because you'll...
I was in love with your brother.
Something got in my eye.
I didn't even know.
You're very insightful, Junpei-kun.
No...Not really.
I'm sorry about bringing you here.
No...I don't mind a bit.
I was just telling him...
I'm going to marry you.
He said "I can't."
What?!
Just kidding.
He can't say anything.
I think...
he'll understand.
I don't have much
but my love for you is...
as deep if not deeper,
than the love he had for you.
I know you'll always think of him.
That's fine. That's fine.
Fine... Fine with me.
I'll embrace you and everything that you are...
Even though you think of him always...
Even though my arms are too short.
And perhaps...
I'll always be jealous of him.
But...because of this,
after we get married,
I'll try even harder to love and protect you.
Let's go shopping.
Yes.
When we get married.
we'll need a lot of things.
Let's go shopping.
Yes.
I want to shop for some Autumn clothes, too.
Yes.
No, I've got it.
So many people turn around to look at you, Kaoru-san.
That's not true.
They wonder why a "Beautiful Woman" like you
are with a "Shabby-Looking Man" like me.
Have more confidence in yourself.
Yes...
The partner that woman had chosen is...
...You!
You're right.
Yes!
Momoko is throwing an engagement party.
Today?
Yes. At her store, upstairs, piano class room.
I'll bring Junpei.
Yes, that's fine.
I'll take a taxi home then.
Then, take care.
This...
And this.
Thank you.
Hold this, too.
Both of my hands are full.
Only this one.
Followed by this, too.
You sure bought a lot.
Taxi!
I'm sorry.
Sorry, I...
You sure bought a lot.
Yes?
Have we met before?
Papa!
See you.
It was unbelievable. He looked so much like him.
In this world, there are at least 3 people that look alike.
Not that!
I really thought it was him.
My heart almost stopped.
Kaoru.
It was like "him" coming back to life!
Kaoru!
Stop that!
Makabe-san is gone.
He died in an accident 3 years ago.
Remember, you're engaged to Hoshino-san.
I know.
I just ran into someone that looked like him.
That's all there is to it.
If so, that's fine.
The upstairs is ready.
Good!
Thank you!
Is it OK for me to come along?
Sure. It's just a small party for close friends.
Besides, you know Kaoru-san.
What's wrong with you?
I'm fine.
His baseball team lost again.
Then, your host, Ishige Momoko would like to make a toast.
To begin with, they met through an omiai.
They have had many challenges to overcome.
With Hoshino-san's persistent advances and attacks,
Our "Unsinkable Aircraft Carrier, Yabuki Kaoru" got sunk.
Congratulations on your engagement!
Kanpai!
Cheers!
Thank you.
Kanpai!
Thank you.
Let's eat.
Thank you... in spite of your busy schedules...
Thank you for coming to this party.
Is she the one, your girlfriend?
No.
Not her?
Really.
Is that so...
eh? Which one?
This one?
Naoto, don't.
Don't do it!
Kaoru...
Please make her happy.
Thank you.
Thank you for coming...
...in spite of your busy schedules...
You scared me.
Hey, Junpei...
What?
That violin player wasn't a bad person after all.
What time do you think it is?
Why are you so grouchy since this afternoon?
What's wrong with you?
Huh?
Did you ask Ryoko-san to go out with you?
No.
Fool! Why not?
She is...
...in love with someone else.
She dumped you?
I didn't lose to you!
You only looked like her little dog.
Dog! Just a dog!
What are you talking about?
Pess!
If you want,
Shall I tell Ryoko-san how you feel?
No!
Don't say anything to her.
I understand.
I am in the same boat as you.
I'm engaged to Kaoru-san.
But I get scared sometimes.
You know...
I've gone through the last moment cancellation.
When I think about it,
I can't get any sleep.
Piano lessons, in a way....
...to me...
...it's just like...
...killing two birds with one stone.
Brother.
Yes?
After your marriage is all set,
I haven't told you formally yet...
Congratulations.
Good night.
I'll go to bed soon, too.
I never thought you would marry Hoshino-san.
Why do you say that?
Even after I had turned him down,
Chie, you are the one who helped him out.
I'm something like a Cupid, God of Love.
Maybe.
Sis?
Yes.
What is marriage?
I guess it means to always be together.
So many people choose to stay single these days.
That's probably because the men aren't dependable.
That's why women don't feel like getting married.
That's not true.
eh?
Men have always been,
and will always be the way the world is ran,
weak and undependable.
Women,through support and flattery,
make them stronger.
But women these days want to be
flattered and supported themselves.
That's why men are the way they are.
I see.
That's what Mom told me.
What?!
Actually, I thought...
you would never get married.
I thought you'd never love again.
Aren't you glad you fell in love again?
Good night.
Chie.
Thanks.
Good night.
Fujii-kun is still young, but a capable man.
He was in charge of Kobe #7 port project, for example.
Because of his achievement, we have appointed him as a Section Manager.
I thought Naito-san of Osaka Branch was getting the promotion.
The promotion was supposed to be yours, though.
I'm Fujii.
Nice to meet you.
I'm Hoshino, your assistant.
Nice to meet you.
Let's go get a drink. You and me...
Relax.
I won't hit on you any more.
That's right.
My rosy single life will be ending soon.
I'll be drinking over my lost love.
You'd better take care of me.
Right.
Are you married?
No, not yet. I feel a bit ashamed.
Soon I'll be married. I recently became engaged.
Congratulations.
She's...she looks like...
Appearance is not what matters.
She's very beautiful.
Yes!
Is that so?
Kacho. You don't believe me?
I should have brought a photo.
You'd be surprised.
That's OK.
I think I have an idea.
I must warn you...
She's more beautiful than you could ever imagine.
Yes!
Really?
Yes. The next time then.
Yes.
Aa...
What is it?
It's time for my piano lessons.
You're taking piano lessons?
Yes. I just started...
A new life begins at 40, they say.
You can go now.
No. I promised to keep you company.
I'm fine.
Besides I feel like drinking alone.
But...that...
You go on.
Thank you. Goodbye.
Goodbye.
I'll take it.
Thank you.
Then, I'll be leaving now.
Thank you.
I'll be leaving now.
Thank you.
Welcome!
Hoshino-san just left.
Tonight I'm just meeting a friend though.
Please.
Thank you.
I remember you.
We ran into each other the other day.
Are you here alone?
I'm meeting a friend.
Excuse me but...
if you don't mind,
while you wait for your friends,
could you keep me company?
But...
I just transferred here.
I don't have any friends.