Excuse me!
May I help you?
Thank you for waiting.
Can we karaoke here?
No, you can't. Shall I sing for you instead?
Don't!
We made it here by the skin of our teeth.
The kid's summer vacation is just about over.
Aren't you glad you got to come to the beach?
It's still warm enough to swim, isn't it?
Of course it is.
But summer's almost over, isn't it?
Thank you very much!
I'm sorry. It's so busy.
I'll help.
Don't fire yourself up.
I've been doing well recently.
Here's the karaoke!
Please have a seat back there.
The karaoke is this way!
Are you sure you can do this, Hazuki?
It's so hot!
But summer's almost over, isn't it?
What will you do after this?
Me? I'm like a man that brings summer. All year 'round.
What about you, Hazuki? Will you go home to Tokyo?
No.
That feels great.
Why did it get so busy so suddenly?
Because summer vacation is just about over.
When September comes, things will be dead.
Have you done your homework, Makoto?
Why would I have any?
Don't come crying to me on the 31st. I won't help you.
You're the last person I'd ask for help from.
Is that so?
Sparklers.
Let's light them.
The end of summer is...
I wonder when it is?
Why ask a question like that?
I just felt like it, I guess.
It's over when fall comes, right?
Of course it is.
As soon as school starts it doesn't feel like summer anymore.
I felt like that when I was a student, too.
And the food.
When you start seeing chestnuts and stuff at the market...
I want to eat matsutake mushrooms!
They say heat and cold don't last past the equinox.
Does he know what he's talking about?
I meant it in a more philosophical way.
It was a rhetorical question.
Never mind.
He'll be writing another essay about the end
of summer this time.
I am not.
He really is! Let me see!
I am not.
Makoto?
Can't you do that better?
Don't blame it on me!
Are you okay, Grandpa?
You have to be careful with old folks. They don't heal fast.
What'd you just call me?
Shut up!
What time do you think it is!
We're sorry.
Me?
You've gotten really good, Kaito.
Think so?
He's fabulous. A genius. Practically a pro.
Hold it.
Why can't you compliment me so I feel good about it?
You have so much energy in this heat.
Why don't you try giving some to the pair inside?
Summer vacation's almost over.
Nothing happened again.
That's right. It's all over for me.
What's wrong?
My score on the practice entrance exam was horrible.
I'm in big trouble. I may not get into the college I want.
So that's it.
Makoto?
Want to go to Disneyland? To remember this summer by?
But it'll be crowded.
That's why it'll be fun!
Pretty young things like us should go looking for a crowd.
I'm busy anyway.
What about you, Yusuke?
Haven't you been listening to what I've been saying?
I have another practice test on the 30th.
No one will be there.
Makoto?
What'll those 2 do when summer vacation is over?
Do?
Summer vacation will be over in another week.
Then, you won't have very many guests, right?
Will those 2 leave, too?
I don't know.
I don't think they can stay here forever. Right, Haruko?
I guess not.
Haven't you asked them how long they plan to stay here?
No.
They're so lucky. They have no worries.
I wanted to go to Disneyland.
What'll I do?
Makoto!
That didn't count!
It was legal. You have to play by the rules. Don't you?
I don't think they can stay here forever.
Written by Okada Ewa
Theme "Forever" by Sorimachi Takashi with Richie Sambora
SORIMACHI Takashi
TAKENOUCHI Yutaka
HIROSUE Ryoko
Mike Maki
INAMORI Izumi
English Subtitle By NIPPON GOLDEN NETWORK
It's hot.
What's wrong?
What?
You feel lonely because Yuko said what she did to you.
About what?
Don't play dumb.
Worried that those 2 will leave.
No, I'm not.
I'd be glad. They're a bother.
I wonder?
I would miss them a lot.
Don't be so honest... me, too.
So you will miss them!
Haruko!
Don't worry. I know they haven't thought about what
they're going to do yet.
Think so?
So you will miss them.
This one is broken.
College entrance exam acceptance probabilities.
What're you doing?
Do you want to fish, too?
That's all right. I'm not like you.
I have a future.
What's that?
I can't be like you two forever.
My summer is over.
Why give up on yourself?
Leave me alone!
What's wrong?
A college entrance exam prep book? Brings back memories.
For me, too.
I'm sorry. I lied.
I have things to do.
Work hard, Yusuke.
Practice exam time?
Will you take a look at this?
I didn't think I'd do so badly.
I could teach you if you want.
I may not look it now but I used to be an elite businessman.
I feel like studying right now.
I didn't think you could ever feel like studying.
Sometimes you do. Come over later.
Now what? You, too?
Where's Haruko?
Shopping.
Hiromi?
I'm bored.
Summer vacation junior year seems like my last
summer vacation. Although there are folks like you, I guess.
I'm an exception?
I'm bored.
What're you doing when we're so busy, boss!
That feels good.
Don't complain and just do it.
You don't have karaoke here?
I get asked that all the time. Shall I sing for you instead?
Don't.
Good evening!
Why're you here, Yusuke?
To see Kaito.
Yusuke's here for you!
You came?
We're going to study together.
Okay. Makoto and I will handle things here. Go on upstairs.
Why not!
Really? Thanks a lot.
Work hard!
It's crowded and hot but there're still guests downstairs.
And one noisy guy, too.
Shall we do this?
Enjoy yourselves.
The day's finally over, boss.
A good day's work.
Don't you have to study, too?
I don't need to hear that from you.
What was that?
I'm sure she doesn't.
Sorry, boss! But I don't want to hear it from you.
When you study, you need a late night snack, don't you?
Shall we bring them something?
That's nice!
What would be good?
What to eat?
It's not for you!
I know that!
Let's check the fridge.
Please be quiet! They're studying upstairs!
It's not that you can't solve it this way but...
I'll show you the trick.
Separate the numerator and denominator and try again.
Makoto?
Can't you chop it into smaller pieces?
These are too big?
Never mind!
This is how you do it.
You do this with your hand, right?
Try it this way.
And pull your hand back...
Try it yourself.
That's good.
Really?
That's enough green onions.
And my stamina udon noodle special is done.
They look delicious.
Want to taste it?
Well?
It's delicious!
Let me try.
No!
There won't be any left for them to eat.
What is it?
We brought you a snack.
That's very thoughtful. Just leave it there.
It tastes better when it's fresh and hot. Right?
Okay, okay. Let's take a break.
You need to take breaks.
Hot udon? In a room as hot as this one is?
A late night snack has to be udon.
It's easy to digest and I'll give you power. Right?
This is really good.
What?
Where's mine?
What're you saying, Boss?
When you get old you shouldn't eat late at night.
What'd you say?
Boss!
It's about Hiromi...
What about him?
I think I said a pretty mean thing to him.
I said "I'm not like you." So why did he..?
He didn't take it personally.
He's not like that.
But I...
I think we're the same.
You... him... and me.
What do you mean?
Everyone is worried about the future.
I think it's the same for all of us.
But for a man, don't you think it's cooler not to show it?
Don't you think so?
Are you done?
Why did you quit your job, Kaito?
It's not easy to explain that.
How old are you, Yusuke?
I'm 17.
I don't think I really would've understood it myself
if someone tried to explain it to me when I was 17.
I feel like there's no way you'd understand, too.
In my case, I followed a path that had been laid out for me.
My whole life. But I don't regret that at all.
I don't think it was a waste of time.
Because I don't think any effort in life is wasted.
This, too.
Shall we do more?
Makoto?
Don't you have to go to bed yet?
I'm fine.
So you guys are juniors in high school, huh?
How about you? Did you have fun this summer?
I guess so.
What were your summer vacations like in high school?
All I did was swim.
I didn't really notice the different seasons.
Why?
Because I swam all year. Even in the summer, I practiced
in an indoor pool.
You did?
Always indoors. So we could practice rain or shine.
That's why I never really noticed the change of seasons.
When I finally did notice, summer was over.
I envy you.
Me?
Because the ocean's right in front of you and you've grown up
noticing everything like that.
I guess.
So this year, I wanted to notice things like that, too.
Summer's end?
Nothing.
Don't give me the creeps.
You're not treating me like a kid today.
I know how it's hard to notice someone growing up, right?
It's because I don't have a place to sleep and anyone else to talk to.
Good night.
I'm going to bed!
I'm done.
How did it go?
Bye!
They have late night snack recipes.
Good job, everyone!
How'd it go, Yusuke?
Great!
You're so easy to read.
I owe it all to you, Kaito. Thank you very much!
You worked hard, Yusuke.
I think you've forgotten someone.
The late night snacks were delicious, Makoto.
I have to go now!
I'm grateful to you, too, Hiromi!
Although we did use the money from here to fix the food.
What'd you say?
You just dropped some here!
Where?
Right here!
It must've been hard work.
What?
Beeing a tutor.
Not really.
I had fun.
Fun?
When I was a student, I never thought studying was fun.
But it was this time, somehow.
You hate studying when you feel like you have to do it or when
someone forces you to.
But when you don't, you feel like studying. It's strange.
You'll understand someday.
Don't sound like an old man.
I am an old man.
It's gotten chiller at night, hasn't it?
It's that time of year.
I think we...
We may be spending some unbelievably precious time here.
Don't you think so?
Remember what you said?
You asked when summer would end.
I think the end of season is something you decide.
I think summer is over when you decide it's over.
You can have that line.
What'd I use it for?
Your essay.
Why do you make jokes after you say such good things?
It's my personality.
I guess it is.
How long do you intend to stay here?
Me?
I'm still staying.
Until I decide inside myself that summer is over.
How about you?
I haven't written a single line in my "End of summer" essay.
I see.
That was thoughtful.
It got all over me! Stupid!
Where are they?
What's this?
I forgot about this one.
Summer's over...
Do something about her, will you?
So what do you want to do? Tell me.
Really?
Take me to Disneyland!
Disneyland?
Makoto was saying she really wanted to go, too.
Makoto did?
Did she?
It's the truth. I'm not lying.
Right, Haruko?
Let's all go together! Yusuke's test is over, too.
That's true.
It's decided! We're going to Disneyland!
We haven't decided yet.
We're not going?
We can, but...
But since we have the time... or maybe not.
Kaito's teasing a little girl.
That sounds terrible.
How about you, Hazuki?
I want to go.
Then, shall we?
I'll go change.
Let's go! Let's go!
They said they'll take us to Disneyland, Makoto!
You're late!
Sorry. I had to get my drink cold.
I was buying film.
What're you guys doing here?
We had to stay behind to work. They all went.
In the van?
Wondering if they'd all fit.
Idiots...
It's because they left me behind.
Why is this happening?
Don't ask me!
This always happens when I get in a car with you.
I'm worried about my shop so I'll be leaving you here.
No!
I have to study!
I won't teach you anymore, Yusuke!
Are you all right, Hazuki?
When will we get to Disneyland?
Sorry... I don't know if...
Don't worry! Mickey Mouse never gets old.
This may become a good summertime memory, too.
Why!
I don't want that! I don't!
It's so hot!
Summer isn't over yet, is it?
I guess not.