I said I was sorry! Quit nagging me!
Your attitude says you're not.
When you get low on gas, you're supposed to get more.
Why can't you do something so simple?
What's wrong with getting gas when you run out!
Because this is what happens!
Doesn't this bring back memories?
I guess.
So how about it?
Have you gotten used to life without watching the clock?
I'd forgotten all about my watch.
What about you?
Think you'll be able to swim in the ocean?
I wonder?
It's a gas stand!
Where are they?
Where are my noodles?
Where's my beer?
I'm sorry. I'll get it right now.
I'll kill them.
Want to come and talk with me on the beach tonight?
I'll teach you things like a big brother would.
I have stupid big brothers to spare.
Don't you really feel lazy during the summer?
I think this is on high. It feels wonderful.
Like an oasis in the middle of a desert.
And isn't it wonderful that they have iced tea instead
of plain barley tea?
And you can have as many glasses as you want.
We can?
Sure.
What is it?
And please use this, too.
What about me!
Too bad.
Don't gloat so much!
I'm not really.
The owner wasn't home. Where'd he go?
Don't know.
What about Haruko?
She said she was going to a class reunion and drink
all night so she said she'd probably sleep all morning.
It's reunion season, isn't it?
It is?
Sure. Everyone comes home during the o-bon holiday.
That's why they have class reunion and such.
Makes sense.
So who's at the minshuku?
Makoto.
And the "Nagisa" stand?
Makoto.
Thanks!
That was great. Work hard.
Thank you.
It was really busy!
We're really sorry.
Please forgive us.
No, I won't.
He and this girl at the bank...
What were you doing at the bank?
Because it was so hot and he...
Hold it! It was your fault that we run out of gas!
We were lucky there was a gas stand nearby!
I'm telling you because what you do isn't good!
Hey! Are you listening to me?
What did you say?
It's the boss!
It's Miss Michie.
Miss Michie!
Welcome.
Makoto!
I think you've grown taller.
Think so?
Who's the old lady?
I don't have a good feeling about this.
Written by Okada Ewa
Theme "Forever" by Sorimachi Takashi with Richie Sambora
SORIMACHI Takashi
TAKENOUCHI Yutaka
HIROSUE Ryoko
ASAJI Yoko
Mike Maki
INAMORI Izumi
English Subtitle By NIPPON GOLDEN NETWORK
Why do we have to do this and who's that old lady?
Why ask me? I don't know.
So who is she, Makoto?
She comes every year about this time.
She cooks and cleans and does everything and goes home.
Why?
I don't really know.
Why, Haruko?
She may have some kind of memory connected to this place.
Hiromi! Kaito!
Don't goof off and work hard.
Makoto?
Don't look like none of this concerns you.
You're old enough to start training to get married.
Now, get to work.
Except that you probably won't get married for another 20 years.
You never know.
Haruko?
I have to get everything ready to open my place. Bye.
My place is big so there's a lot to do.
I'll come over later.
Was it that big?
You're a boy but you sure do talk a lot.
Be a man!
Do the first floor after you're done here.
She didn't have to talk to me like that, did she?
But she's absolutely right.
What is this?
I need to go to the "Nagisa", too.
I forgot, Haruko asked me to help there... Sorry.
Work hard.
Bye!
Don't you think Kaito is acting strange?
It's because Sakura is coming today.
That's why he's so excited. He got up earlier than usual today.
When we were shopping, he said "Sakura loves shrimp."
He should've just come out and said "Let's buy some shrimp."
Really? I think it's fine.
Hey Makoto! You have to squeeze that rag better.
Do it like this. Didn't you learn in home-ec class?
I forgot. You always sleep in class, don't you?
Didn't she tell you to quit talking so much?
That's cold! Why'd you do that!
That's dirty water!
You kicked it. Why do you always make more work?
Clean it up yourself!
Don't say no!
Now, I'm mad!
Why are you playing?
Miss?
Your "honey" is over there.
She smells like the city.
Sakura?
You're early.
I'm sorry I didn't come for the fireworks.
You don't have to apologize.
I'm back again.
It's nice to see you.
May I have a yakisoba?
Will you sit there, Sakura?
It's 500 yen change!
What an old trick!
Doesn't he seem a lot "saltier" now?
Saltier?
Like a man that works near the ocean.
Sir?
Who's that?
A guest.
Yes?
What a beautiful girl.
Is she your girlfriend?
Engaged to be married yet?
What beautiful hands. And such thin fingers.
I wonder if these hands can handle housework?
They can.
Sakura!
They don't look it.
They can.
Hey Sakura? You're not her mother-in-law, you know.
Don't joke like this.
Sorry!
So why're you doing this, Sakura?
Because..!
You don't have to.
Never mind!
You don't have to get defensive.
What're you laughing at?
I was just wondering if you'd be like this when you got married.
Don't say that, Hiromi.
Why are they getting so cozy?
Hurry and get to work.
Sakura? Lower the heat a bit.
Fan harder, Makoto!
And Hiromi! Don't smash the rice! Cut it like a knife.
Makoto taught me to do this.
Will you taste this please?
Good?
Let's see.
It's good.
You did it!
Going at it?
Work them hard, Miss Michie.
And lecture those two while you're at it.
What're you saying, boss?
I don't have to lecture. As long as they have lots of energy.
Boys are weak but if they have lots of energy, they'll be okay.
What a good thing to say. I can tell you've lived a long time.
Boys are weak but if they have lots of energy, they'll be okay?
You talk too much!
I told you! A man should keep quiet and work hard!
What a good thing to say.
So they washed up here along with this, huh?
Not really. But they came at the same time this washed up
on the beach.
Isn't it great? My treasure.
Those two?
No, no. This!
I envy you.
So which one do you like?
I told you...
You know what I mean.
Still, you look like you're having a lot of fun this summer.
I do?
Beach boys, huh?
I think I'll go to Haruko's place and have a few drinks.
I haven't been there in a year.
Have a nice time.
Welcome.
I was waiting for you.
It's as quiet as usual. I can really relax here.
I know. I don't make money.
Beer?
Little Makoto sure has grown up. Children grow so quickly.
What about yours, Haruko?
He's almost 6.
You'll drink, too, right?
Of course.
Where's Sakura?
She's tired so she went to bed.
Because she really worked hard.
I think she felt like a daughter-in-law.
And you haven't seen each other in a while, too.
Stupid.
What?
What is it!
What time did your summer vacation assignment sheet
say you should go to bed?
Why would it say that, stupid?
Stupid? Why do you always add that when you talk to me?
There's no other name to use when someone is stupid.
What kind of person is Miss Michie?
Well...
Is she your..?
She's an old lady!
You're an old man, too, boss!
Is she alone?
Seems that way.
I really don't know a whole lot about Miss Michie either.
When I first came to live here, Miss Michie was staying
as a guest, wasn't she?
I was left here all by myself and I couldn't talk to anyone.
I stayed in my room all day.
Then, Miss Michie came into my room one morning and
yanked me up yelling "We're going to make breakfast"!
That sounds like her.
Doesn't it?
She's a special guest so be nice to her.
Can't you do anything about her bossiness?
I don't think so.
I figured.
Are you still waiting for a letter?
I hope it comes.
This shop is looking old, isn't it?
Why don't you give it a new look?
But it won't make any new customers come in anyway.
I see what you mean.
Still drinking?
Are you sure?
Don't you want to be with Sakura?
Can't help it. She was so tired she fell asleep.
I guess so.
Suzuki Kaito can be so dense.
What is that?
I think Sakura might be lonely.
It can't be any fun for her to come here and be the only
one that's treated like a guest.
I guess.
If Miss Michie hadn't made her work, Sakura would've
been a guest. But she looked like she was having fun.
Even though she complained.
You see a lot.
For some reason, I do with other people.
And besides, it wouldn't be unusual to see her with
your mom like that, right?
Be quiet.
You lucky dog, you.
You're embarrassed!
I said, be quiet.
Good night.
Thank you.
What!
So what's going on?
We're going to clean the beach today.
Why?
Don't ask why! It's not clean so guests don't come.
But first, we have to fill our bellies. Let's make breakfast.
It's too early!
Stand at attention!
Sakura? It used to be that a daughter-in-law always
got up earlier than her mother-in-law to be in the kitchen.
I'm sorry.
You don't have to apologize, Sakura...
Never mind. I'll do it.
I slept well.
Hiromi! Come on! Work hard!
Want to take a break?
I'm fine.
It seems odd that I'm doing this with you, Kaito.
Quit getting cozy again!
You're supposed to be working hard.
There's no end to this!
Can't help it! Look at all of it!
Do you know where the boss is?
What nice tans you have!
We do?
This is a special day! I'll give you a discount! Only 400 yen!
That's not fair!
Quit yapping, Hiromi!
You, too, Kaito! Work!
Let's all work hard so the beach will be nice and clean!
Makoto!
What're you doing?
You know!
We came because we thought we'd all study together.
That's right! Doesn't this happen a lot?
But it'll be faster if we all do it together.
Halt!
Let's face!
Work hard everyone!
Hello.
Oh, it's you? Hello.
Hey! Somebody come here!
What is it, sir?
What're they all doing?
Cleaning the beach.
How'd the tests go, Hazuki?
They went well.
I'm glad to hear that.
Will you take this, Hazuki?
Let's eat together.
Bring those over, too.
Lunch time!
Good job, everyone.
Someone! Please!
Miss Michie?
Please! Get it!
Get what?
Please..! My hat..!
Thank you.
Ms. Michie?
She doesn't feel like eating right now.
She's afraid of coming in contact with the ocean.
It was years ago...
Miss Michie lost a child out there.
He was in the 2nd grade and it was the first time he'd ever come
to the beach.
So of course, he'd never swum in the ocean.
Most children are afraid at first and don't want to
go into the water right away.
But that boy... Michie looked away for just an instant...
He jumped in to swim alone.
In that ocean out there.
Every year after that, she's come here on that day.
But Miss Michie never once has tried to get into the ocean herself.
I'm sure it's because she's afraid of it.
I'm sure she must hate it.
If he were alive, he'd be about your age.
So forgive her, will you?
She was happy. She must've felt like you two were her children.
There's nothing to forgive.
You, too, Sakura.
A lot of interesting guests come to a minshuku inn.
Why?
Why didn't you tell me?
She asked us not to.
Because she said she didn't want you to hate the ocean.
She said she couldn't tell that happen because you still
had your whole life to live by the ocean.
Because you came here from Tokyo all alone with
nowhere else to go.
Miss Michie said if you heard her story, you'd hate the ocean.
She said you'd be afraid of the ocean.
Makoto?
The ocean's a scary place, isn't it?
A real scary place.
Give my regards to Miss Michie.
Tell her I'd like her to give me more cooking lessons.
I'm glad I came.
I think I owe it to Miss Michie.
Miss Michie...
Are you all right?
I'm perfectly fine.
I'm hungry, though.
I'll make something.
You will? Thanks!
This is nice.
A man on each arm. I wonder if this what it's like to go
to a host club.
You don't have to run away!
Think of your age.
You never know! Love can overcome any age gap.
Don't get carried away.
Sorry.
Sakura asked me to give you her regards.
She said she'd like you to give her cooking lessons again.
I was getting into the role of a mother-in-law.
I'm sorry.
You sure caught me in an embarrassing moment.
I'm not the mysterious elegant lady any more.
You're more like that mean old lady on that TV show...
Hey!
Sorry. I do talk too much.
You got it.
Miss Michie?
I don't know how to say this and it may sound rude but...
What is it?
Your son was incredible.
It was the first time he'd ever been to the ocean and
he was afraid but he tried to swim in it anyway, right?
He had incredible courage.
I know. I know I'm not supposed to say it like that.
Because that's why he died.
But...
I really think your son had courage.
Look at me. I still can't bring myself to do it after all this time.
Miss Michie?
Let's not hate the ocean, shall we?
Because your son is in that ocean.
That's enough.
I'm sorry, Miss Michie. But...
I think that, too.
We live in a country that's surrounded by the ocean.
We can't hate it all our lives. That would be too sad.
I'm sorry for being impertinent.
Those are two good boys that washed up here.
Good night.
Sorry.
What good will apologizing to me do?
I really do talk too much.
I always say the wrong things at times like this.
That's not really true.
I'll see you again.
Don't bust the place down before I come back next year.
I hope not.
Don't worry. I'll guarantee it.
I'll be counting on you.
Please take care.
See you, Miss Michie.
What..?
I think I've gotten used to seeing people off.
Look at that.
What's that?
Your hat!
You forgot your hat!
It smells like the ocean now!
How many times do you have to do this until you're satisfied?
Beats me! But isn't it strange? I didn't drive it that much...
I borrowed it yesterday to drive Sakura.
Only to the station, right?
No, to the ferry.
Then, it's your fault!
Sakura said she wanted to look at the ocean on her trip home.
Give me a break.
Didn't the owner say he had errands to run today?
But Haruko should be there.
She said she was going out today.
So who's at the inn?
And the Nagisa stall?
We're in trouble!
It's your fault!
It was really, really, really busy.
We're really, really, really sorry.
I have a condition.
We'll do whatever you want for the whole day.
Right. It's Makoto day.
So what is it?
The hot water is ready, Miss.
Well?
What is that?
Don't you have anything sexier?
You know... padded up here and cut up to here?
You're such a kid.
You dirty old man!
Hold it, Makoto.
Please don't be angry. May I?
I always wanted to bathe feeling like a real lady.
The water is just perfect.
You'd better not spoil her.
It's cold.
It's not hot at all!