Why do you look so grumpy already?
I haven't been able to sleep since I came here.
That's not good! Listen up!
You're close to the ocean so try to match nature's rhythm.
Get up when the sun comes up and go to sleep when
it goes down.
You haven't adjusted from city life yet, have you?
It's because of your snoring.
Sorry.
You just have to adjust!
Why do I have to adjust?
Wait a minute? Who started working here first?
Who's senior?
Beats me.
Just so you know, you're my junior, I'm your senior. Get it?
I have to go to the bank today. So you there...
chop some wood.
Why do I have to do that?
That's how it is. You need to be trusted to go to the bank.
I wonder?
Hey you two!
I'm going to do the laundry, so if you have any, give it to me.
I don't want to do another load.
You sound like a tired old housewife.
Be quiet. Do you have any?
I always put mine out, Makoto.
You know... you're never washed those, have you?
How dirty.
We deal with guests, so you can't look dirty. Take them off.
I guess I have to...
Not here!
What's so funny?
I was just thinking you'd make a good wife someday.
Thanks!
Stupid!
Why do I have to...
Izumi Keiko
Hey Cupid!
That expression tells me... I got no mail today.
Can I ask you something, Haru?
Nope.
Welcome. Are you checking in?
Thank you.
Department head?
Written by Okada Ewa
Theme "Forever" by Sorimachi Takashi with Richie Sambora
SORIMACHI Takashi
TAKENOUCHI Yutaka
HIROSUE Ryoko
HIRAIZUMI Sei
Mike Maki
INAMORI Izumi
English Subtitle By NIPPON GOLDEN NETWORK
What's going on?
I think that was his superior.
Think he came to take him back?
He's not a child.
You're right. But I wonder why he came?
I wonder if he did some advertising for us at his office?
I think...
I don't know.
Then, say so to begin with.
Did you say something?
What're you doing, Makoto?
Something wrong with those guests?
Nothing at all.
Sir?
This is a nice place.
To stay a few nights.
But I...
I came to see it.
When one of my subordinates, who's just starting out in
his business career suddenly says he wants to quit to
work at a minshuku inn...
I guess I felt I needed to check it out as your former superior.
Our company is a big name corporation.
I wanted to see what could make someone quit so easily.
So I came.
When a subordinate quits, the superior is questioned, too.
I'm sorry.
Don't you have to get to work?
Please relax and enjoy yourself.
You know, I can't do that.
So why'd he say he came?
To see this place.
If it's hard on you, shall I take care of them for you?
Not really... want to chop the wood?
I have to get to the bank.
Have I gotten better?
Which is it?
How old?
That little boy.
I think they said one is 11 and the other is 5.
They're cute.
It's so nice and cool here.
I can't say this in a loud voice, but the owner is so stingy
our air conditioner doesn't work very well.
Thank you for waiting.
Done already?
Could I have another glass please?
I said, could I have another glass please?
Going out?
You came to our office, didn't you?
What an incredible office. I'd never been to one like it before.
So you're the one that influenced him?
He threw away his future because of it.
I'm back.
I went to the bank, boss.
Give that to me. It's important.
Got a minute?
What is it?
One minute.
So what is it?
So what?
Are you going to confess your love for me?
What does it mean?
Grandpa must've asked you to take me. Right?
It doesn't matter anymore.
I knew it.
Never mind.
I'll clean this up right now.
Hello!
Isn't Makoto here yet?
I want one of these.
Could I have one, too?
You're late!
Sorry.
Hello.
She helped us, Makoto.
You know... the day you went to Tokyo?
You did? I'm sorry.
I didn't really do much.
We were treated horribly. Right, Yusuke?
That day...
Look at this, Haruko.
What's that?
It's my mom's address.
Grandpa asked him to take me there.
But Hiromi didn't take you, did he?
He didn't, but...
I don't like his tactics.
I'm supposed to decide for myself, right?
Isn't that right?
See?
But he went ahead and did something like that on his own.
Grandpa doesn't understand how I feel at all.
Makoto?
What?
Mr. Masaru's not thinking about you.
Keiko is his daughter.
I know that.
But it's not fair. What about my feelings?
Even you said I should do what I want to.
You're acting strangely today. Why don't you understand?
Haruko...
What?
It's only natural that a mother would want to see her child.
It's almost done, so can you wait a bit more?
I thought we were going to see a movie, Makoto!
Sorry. I pass today.
Let's eat.
I see.
Will you get Makoto for me?
What is it?
I'm sorry about what I did.
But apologize to Haruko.
Why?
You know that Haruko waits for a letter every day, don't you?
From a man, right?
He's a man, all right. A 5-year old one.
Five years old..?
Her son.
Haruko's son?
What do you mean?
She fell in love with a man in Tokyo and has his child.
But his parents took the baby away from her.
So she came home here.
And she hasn't seen the child since?
But she still waits for a letter from a son she knows will never come.
Even so..!
Makoto!
But Haruko told me I should do what I want to.
She's the one that said I should.
She said it's parents fault and if I wanted to stay here,
I should be able to. So why?
That's how she is.
That's the kind of woman she is.
She doesn't show it at all.
Not at all.
Don't you think that's incredible strength?
She's strong.
Why don't you go to the "Nagisa"?
Me?
You know how I am. I can only talk about boring stuff.
You'd be better at a time like this.
What does that mean!
I'm your senior!
You had a woman supporting you, right? I thought you'd
be used to this kind of thing.
Of course, I'm not.
Will you? As my senior?
Since a junior worker is asking me...
I'm counting on you.
Sir...
I'm sorry about the trouble.
You quit to do this?
I won't say it's meaningless work.
But you're not the kind of man that belongs in a
place like this, Suzuki.
It's not too late. Reconsider.
I can still manage something for you... now.
What about Yamazaki?
She...
Did she understand?
Don't you feel sorry for her?
Leaving her back in Tokyo, not knowing what to expect
for her future?
What's going to happen to her?
Planning to make her a minshuku innkeeper's wife?
You don't have to put it like that, sir.
Then, how should I say it?
I'm saying it out of concern for you, Suzuki.
I'm leaving tomorrow.
I want you to give me an answer before then.
This is your last chance.
I'll be waiting for a good answer.
What's wrong?
What is it?
It's nothing but...
The boss told me.
So you came to console me?
Then, console me.
How?
How about a gentle embrace?
After hearing my story, you can't look at me as a woman anymore?
Can you?
Then...
Okay...
I was joking.
Give me a break.
Was Makoto upset?
I shouldn't have done that.
Breast fed, right?
Don't take me seriously. I talk too much.
Stupid.
I did breast feed.
What'd you mean?
It's a matter of quality not size.
Me, too.
What?
My mind went where it shouldn't have again.
Really?
Forget I said that.
No way.
Shall we drink?
It's me.
What's wrong?
Nothing, but...
How is it? Getting used to life over there?
Why didn't you stop me from coming here, Sakura?
Why ask now? Did something happen?
Not really.
If I had, would you not have gone?
Did I make the wrong decision?
Do you want me to say you did?
Not really, but...
It was wrong. No matter who you ask, they'd say the same.
But you wanted to do it, right?
I moved.
To a place where I can see the ocean.
The same ocean you're looking at, Kaito.
If you've made your decision, work hard at it. I'm fine.
Can I come visit again?
Please do. I'll be waiting.
I'll call again. Good night.
Good night.
Oh, my...
Thanks.
Haruko-chan. And he..?
...is drunk and sleeping now.
He's helpless.
So he was the one chosen to console the woman?
Eh, well...
I like both. The tender one and the loud one.
***
But you know, it's not like I've already given up on love.
So, be nice to me.
Nice? What do you mean?
What're you doing?
Can't you see?
I'm making breakfast.
How unusual.
I wanted to make them a really delicious breakfast.
Hold it!
What's this?
The shopping list for today. Will you go get it?
Me?
I'm not nearly as good as you when it comes to shopping.
Are you ridiculing me?
Not at all.
This is an amazing list.
Morning!
Good morning.
Come with me.
Hurry!
Did I scare you?
You're buying 4 of them?
How much?
Give me a discount.
Sorry about this. My junior worker is really excited.
Junior worker?
You know, the other guy.
I'll bet you thought it was the other way around.
Watch out!
I have a heart condition.
I don't look it, do I?
I used to be a volleyball player.
I even made it to the national tournament.
That's amazing.
Right. I was.
But I can't play anymore.
Ever since then, I don't want to do anything at all.
And there isn't anything I can do. So here I am today.
Me, too...
But you look like you were really bookish, too. Even though
you were an athlete. With that hat on and all.
Since I can't play anymore...
Sorry.
What's all the racket?
What's all this?
This is the receipt.
I'm thirsty.
Why'd you buy so much?
I want to feed a few other folks, too.
Morning, Makoto. Go get Haruko, will you?
Tell her to eat breakfast with us for a change.
Go on!
They wanted to know if you wanted to eat breakfast with us.
Really?
Today's breakfast looks like it's going to be a feast.
Then... I'll come.
I'm sorry.
It's not your fault, Makoto.
I'm sorry, too.
The both of us...
We're connected by this ocean.
Me with my mom... And you, too, Haruko.
You're right.
Don't sit there, boss! You're in the way!
Good morning.
You're leaving today, aren't you, sir?
I made the breakfast. Please eat it before you leave.
Is that your decision?
I couldn't persuade you?
Why're you still looking at those?
Is it good?
It's good!
I'm glad.
Come back again, okay?
Promise.
What a feast this is.
You have to eat, boss!
May I do some fishing before I leave?
Of course, you can.
I'll show you how.
I got one.
You're good, sir.
You're not even in my class when it comes to experience.
I grew up near the ocean.
Wow, Papa! You're no good.
What!
I'm going to show Mama!
I'm really mad.
He used to say he wanted to run a pension one day.
So somehow, I... think he's envious.
Is that so?
Look Mama!
Papa's great!
That's right. Papa is great.
Suzuki?
Everyone... thinks about doing what you're doing.
They think it, but they can't do it.
I'll leave.
No. You can stay.
There're all kinds of reasons... the future... your family...
Most people can't do it.
When you get older, you think maybe you can.
But by then, I'm sure you won't be able to do much.
I think that's how life is.
Or that's what I've decided to think.
Do it.
Do what you want to.
And fail.
With lots of regret.
About how you shouldn't have done such a stupid thing.
About how stupid you were to live such a miserable life.
Regret it, so I can see that the life I chose wasn't wrong.
And the one you chose was.
Then, I'll come back to see you again.
Hey you there?
I'm sorry about being so rude to you.
I've been meaning to tell you.
Your bait is gone.
Thank you.
I had fun.
Take care.
Thank you for everything.
Sir?
I'm not your boss anymore.
Please come back again.
I'll catch something then.
He was a nice old guy.
But didn't it get to you when he said all that?
You..?
What?
You don't regret it?
Throwing your future away?
I may regret it.
Later...
But I can look forward to that, too.
I'll hate you then.
And think it all wouldn't have happened if I hadn't
helped you with your car. I'll make it all your fault.
You're hard to take!
So are you.
This is hard to take.
What's wrong?
Grandpa?
What is it, Grandpa?
If we keep making breakfasts like that, we'll go under in no time!
I can't take you guys doing whatever you want to!
Whoever loses, has to keep the books.
If we go in the red, it comes out of your pay!
You told me to buy all that!
I only asked you to buy for the guests. You're the one
that got all that like an idiot.
I can understand, Haruko. But why buy for yourself?
You worked at a trading company, so you should be
good with books.
Be quiet! Let's do it!
Why do we always get in trouble?
It's always like this when I'm with you.
It's all your fault.
The boss always makes me do things he hates to do.
That's how bosses are.
How long are you going to lie there and argue!