The end of the year is almost here!
The countdown's about to begin!
Let's kick off the new year with a passionate kiss!
All we need is love!
Have you found your kissing partner?
The policeman over there! Where's your partner?
- She's in custody. - Oh, what happened to green? Where's green?
All right. Hey...
009. Where's Cyborg 009?
Hey~.
Where's your partner?
Here I am!
- That be me. - Okay~! 10 minutes to go!
Come on out to the terrace, everyone!
This is it.
Count Down Party, huh...
5 days to go until the Count Down Party
What's this New Year's kiss?
In New York, among other places, as soon as it's happy new year,
everyone gives each other hugs and kisses.
Even total strangers?
I suppose that happens too. It's like love and peace.
- Oh, I like that. - And so, the master there
wants to spread that idea in Japan too.
He says Yokohama is Japan's Manhattan.
The guy's a moron. There's no way something like that would catch on in Japan.
- That's just a nice expression for public indecency. - Anyway,
I'm going to be helping out at that party
and I was asked to invite some friends.
- So, Takumi-kun, come with your girlfriend. - Girlfriend?
Yabushita Yoriko, of course.
- Participation in cosplay is the rule. - No thanks!
Such a worthless event.
You haven't even kissed her yet, have you? This is your chance.
Just go to a hotel right after that and watch the first sunrise together.
It's not the time for that yet.
It's been over a month already, right? It's about time you did it.
I don't like it.
The perception that premarital sex is the natural thing.
We're talking about Yabushita Yoriko, you know.
You know her feminine virtue is impregnable.
She's not like you yankee siblings from Yokohama.
- Disgusting. - Well, excuse us.
- What's feminine virtue? - I'll tell you later.
- Cheers! - Cheers!
- I'll be leaving now. - Wait, Yabushita-kun.
We just had a toast.
"You only need to stay for one beer so you should attend the yearend party."
- That is what you said, Chief. - Just because I said one beer,
- no one leaves after just one drink. - Then
what is the appropriate number of drinks?
Hey...Akemi-chan, what was that?
What? You haven't done anything yet?
- How about a kiss? - Not yet.
- How long have you been seeing him? - 1 month?
- How many dates have you had? - 4?
Something's wrong if you haven't done anything yet.
- That's not being in a relationship. - I thought
- he was saving it. - That's not something you save.
Physical compatibility is important. If you find out later on that you're incompatible,
you're just wasting your time and you'll both be hurt.
It's been a month since you started going out, dated 4 times,
but you still haven't kissed. That's abnormal.
- That's sure abnormal. - You're probably the only one
who thinks you're in a relationship.
Yabushita-san, have you been seeing your boyfriend for a while?
She evaded us.
- Hey, does she have a boyfriend? - Does she?
I don't know.
Including the day of our first date, 1 month and 10 days. We dated four times in all.
You're abnormal too.
But I haven't decided to marry him yet.
It will be too late after you decide.
What are you doing?
I incorporated an exercise to tone my facial muscles.
It's logical and also important to confirm that there's no problem with
sexual function and sexual compatibility.
To consider marriage without even confirming that
is inconceivable.
- Then what about Father and you? - Your father and me?
How long were you going out before you kissed
and had sexual intercourse?
She disappeared voluntarily...
4 days to go until the Count Down Party
Father.
When did you first kiss Mother?
- What? - You know, kiss. How long were you dating
- before you kissed her? - That's uh...
It may be hard for you to tell me, but
I would very much like to use your experience as a reference, so please tell me.
I don't remember. That was a long time ago.
Can you say in front of Mother's altar
that you forgot when you kissed her because it happened so long ago?
It was 1 month. I kissed her after 1 month.
After how many dates?
- It was the 5th date. - What about sexual intercourse?
Oh, come on...
Can you say in front of Mother's altar that you forgot?
It was the same day.
Are you saying that you went from a kiss
all the way to the end on the same day?
Do you despise me?
That's what I call efficient.
- What? - That's one way to do it too.
To tell you the truth,
since I didn't take the initiative to do anything,
your mother got impatient and aggressively...
I'm quite impressed.
It's a pain for the woman when the guy's a wimp.
Father's just a serious-minded guy.
That's not true.
The reason a man hesitates crossing the line with a woman
isn't because he's serious-minded.
It's because he's afraid that the word "responsibility" might come up.
- Responsibility? - Yes.
When a man crosses that line with the woman he's dating,
the possibility arises that society will push the word "responsibility" on him.
They're wimps who are scared of that. That goes for Taniguchi Takumi too.
When the man is in that state of mind,
the woman has to make something happen.
I took action and achieved my goal perfectly on our 5th date.
The next date will be our 5th too.
I'll get it done at that time too. We'll be even.
- I doubt that you can. - Why?
You don't have the specs to seduce a wimpy guy.
That's not so.
I've often been complimented about my figure.
My arms and legs are way longer than the average Japanese woman.
And thanks to my daily exercise,
I'm maintaining a low body fat percentage.
It's obvious that I fall in the category of having quite a good figure.
You don't get it, do you?
A woman's sex appeal
has nothing to do with her figure.
- I beg your pardon? - True, you're taller than me and
you have longer arms and legs.
But the body men want to put their arms around
- is mine. - W-why?
What part of me is the problem? What's the important factor?
Non, non, non. It's not logic, but an aura.
That's woman's sex appeal. You have none.
Therefore, you're no match for...
Begone!
I'm...a person who spare no effort in order to reach my goal.
3 days to go until the Count Down Party
- Hello. This is Taniguchi. - This is Yabushita.
Taniguchi-san, is it your understanding that we are in a romantic relationship?
Ah, yes. I suppose so.
You wish to get married, right?
Yes. Of course.
In that case,
there is an important matter that we should confirm first.
An important matter?
You know what I'm talking about, don't you?
The time has come.
1 month and 12 days have already elapsed since we started dating.
We should act on it immediately.
If you don't have any plans tomorrow, let's go out on our 5th date.
- I'm sure you don't have any plans, do you? - No...
I'll make the plans.
You don't have to worry about anything,
since I'm planning to get it all wrapped up in one day.
Taniguchi-san, you only need to bring yourself.
However, you won't be going home until morning, so
if you would just prepare yourself for that.
- That's all. - Oh, wait a minute.
I'm in trouble.
No way...it can't be...
That's gotta be it.
How can you let the woman make the first move~.
- What am I supposed to do... - It's not like you have a choice.
Go score one decisively.
Are you by any chance a DT*? (*DT - Dotei - male virgin)
Of course he's a DT.
It's not that I'm a DT...
Once, when I was in high school...
You did, huh? Before things got worse like now.
I was real close, but
I thought it should be with someone I really like, so I held back...
When I was a sophomore in college too! I got really close, but
it just didn't seem right...
When I was a junior in college too!
I was one step short of being where it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say I did it.
- In short, you're a DT, right? - I've been carefully saving it.
I thought I might meet the woman of my dreams someday.
You're forever in junior high.
Better than you who rushed into marriage with someone close at hand!
But Takumi-kun's ideal woman is
Hepburn and Hara Setsuko and Mine Fujiko and Asakura Minami...
Asakura Minami's not in there.
- She's a scary femme fatale, you know. - Whatever!
Anyway, you'll never meet a woman like that.
I know. That's why I set my mind to marry Yabushita Yoriko.
I see...DT and SJ*, huh? (*SJ - Shojo - female virgin
You don't know if she's SJ or...
She's probably SJ.
Excuse me. I'd like to make a reservation for two for tomorrow night.
Is a guest room with a pool available?
What? You don't take reservations?
It's odd that a hotel doesn't take reservations.
Excuse me. Is it all right to invite a non-family member of the opposite sex
inside these official quarters, which is a government facility,
and have that person spend the night here?
Were you watching me?
Why not? What's wrong with it!
Of course it's all right!
Excuse me.
- I'd like to buy a seductive underwear. - Pardon me?
I understand there is a thing called seductive underwear. I'll take one.
Just one moment, please.
I changed my mind.
Winging it is too risky. It's better to have a rehearsal first.
But a pro is a little...
She's not a pro. She's not in the business.
- She doesn't even want money. - What kind of a woman is she?
She's not what you call pretty, but she has big boobs.
- I'm asking how you know her. - She's just a drinking buddy.
When I consulted her about you, she felt sorry for you
- and offered to help. - She must be a benevolent person.
Your connections are awesome.
- So-chan. - Oh, hello.
Takumi, this is the mistress of the tofu shop on 4th Street.
What are you thinking?
This is wrong.
If the tofu shop master finds out... If the tofu shop master finds out...
You guys are wrong!
No! It's not her!
We just happened to meet!
How can you even think this is her!
I made reservation for 18:00 at a suppon* restaurant. (*soft shell turtle, believed to promote sexual potency in men)
She's dead serious.
How are you feeling?
So so.
I'll do my best to get married and
ease the economic burden on you.
- That will certainly make me happy. - I'll show you that I can do it.
So what if I have to wing it... Everyone has to wing it their first time.
There's nothing to it. Everyone's doing it.
Even dogs and cats.
♬ Even the worms, even the crickets
♬ Even the water striders
♬ We’re all alive By Yanase Takashi~
What are you talking about?
Nothing...
2 days to go until the Count Down Party
The taxi will come to pick us up in 40 minutes.
2 days to go until the Count Down Party
7 days to go until the Count Down Party
6 days to go until the Count Down Party
"You're welcome to come anytime. Yoriko"
You're back!
3 days to go until the Count Down Party
It's sink or swim...
Running your hand through your hair plus duck face equal..
"What girls all yearn for, Kabe Don*" What the heck is "Kabe Don? (*getting pinned against a wall)
- Hello. - Yoriko-san, this is Washio.
There's something I want to ask you.
Go ahead. What is it?
I'm going to dare to ask.
Is that...something that you gave me?!
- That? Oh, of course it is. - What?!
Are you sure? That it's okay for me to accept this?
If it's not to your liking, please give it to someone...
Don't be silly.
It's the best present I got in my whole life.
I'm...deeply touched.
I'm glad.
I had a hard time deciding what to get, but I thought something practical would be best.
I appreciate all you have done for my father. Please treat him kindly in the future too.
The day before
It's the same one as the one I'm using.
OSEIBO (year-end gift)
Yabushita Yoriko
I'm thrilled.
Um...may I use it immediately?
- Of course. Feel free to use it every night. - Every night!
Is it okay to use it every night?
Yes. From tonight, if you'd like.
Maybe not tonight. That would make me look too greedy...
Then...
then tomorrow night...
I'll use it tomorrow night. Will that be all right?
- Please. - Thank you!
Woo hoo!
It got there faster than I thought.
2 days to go until the Count Down Party
Yoriko-san. It's Washio.
I'm here as promised...
"Sweet Treat for the Night"...
Taniguchi-san, this is my room.
Please come in.
Are you sure it's okay?
I heard it was all right to let a person of the opposite sex into official quarters.
Okay, then.
Please take a seat here.
Tea is over here.
And the hot water is here.
I'll go fill the bathtub.
She's moving real fast...
Don't worry.
I'm not worried.
They're both adults. I'm sure it's going well.
It's the opposite. There's no way it's gonna go well.
A slimy NEET freak like that. Like hell it's gonna go well.
You're drinking too much.
That's none of your business.
It's been going extremely well up to now.
Yes, that's right. It's the fruit of my meticulous preparation.
I'll show you that I can get it done.
What?
What are you basing that on?
There's no reason why you can do it and I can't...
Go away!
What was that about...
What should I do. I don't think I can do this after all...
Taniguchi-san.
You know the expression A B C, don't you?
A B C...
Before the night is over, A, followed by B, and then C.
Let's get it all done in 1 day.
Is that okay with you? - All?
That's possible too, you know.
Then let's get started without further ado. First, A. Go ahead.
Go ahead.
I'm sorry.
I'm not mentally prepared, or should I say... I'm not emotionally ready...
All right.
W-w-w-what was that?
It's the seductive underwear that was recommended by the saleslady.
She said there aren't any men who aren't turned on after seeing this...
Why don't we calm down once? Have a cup of tea. Okay?
I don't think it's a good idea to calm down. Momentum is the key to this sort of thing.
That's true, but...
I still think it's premature to move on to the next step.
Yesterday wouldn't be too soon. How can we decide if we should
continue seeing each other if we don't verify our compatibility first?
I just assumed you were unfamiliar, or should I say,
not too interested in this sort of thing.
It's certainly true that I'm not very good in matters regarding
love with the opposite sex.
- However, I do have a normal sex drive. - So you do have it.
- Oh, well, of course you do. - Perhaps
it might even be relatively high.
Now, let's go ahead and do it.
Do you want me to start?
Okay. Here it goes.
If I'm not completely over my cold, I might give it to you.
I don't catch colds very often, and besides, I got my flu shot.
My lips get chapped easily. It split and bled this morning too,
- so I put on some lip balm... - So what?
So I'm afraid my lips may taste like lip balm...
- Yikes! That was close... - What do you mean that was close!
You tried to kiss me on our first date.
Just do like you did that time.
At that time, I didn't know you too well, and
the momentum kinda took me there, but now that I halfway know you,
it makes me more conscious of various things, or how shall I say...
- You know what I mean, right? - Not at all.
It's not like you like me either, right?
- I don't. - Are you okay with kissing someone you don't like?
You're the one who said you don't have to like the person you marry.
Then you'll have to learn to
kiss and have sexual intercourse even if you don't like that person!
I know, but... But still...
this sort of thing is tough if the feeling's not there!
What are you saying at this stage of the game! How can you expect to get married
with such naive thoughts! This is an obligation!
O-obligation? This isn't something you do under obligation!
- In any event, I can't do it if I don't like that person! - That's not so!
You can do it without liking that person. Especially men.
Otherwise, businesses that provide sexual services in exchange for money
won't exist! Isn't that right!
There are men who are averse to that sort of thing too!
Show me some guts!
Wait...it's not about guts...
- It's disgusting to do it with someone I don't even like! - Disgusting?
Are you saying that it's disgusting to kiss me?!
I've been saving it for 35 years!
And it wasn't for lack of opportunities!
The least you could do is create a more romantic mood and ambiance!
- But I did! - No, you didn't!
Moving things along in a businesslike manner! Making me eat suppon,
saying let's get it wrapped up in a day. What's that all about!
I'm not here to undergo a complete medical checkup!
I chose the most efficient method for you!
I don't care about efficiency anymore!
The important thing is feeling!
You probably won't understand anyway!
That's why no one wants to kiss you!
Are you crying?
- I'm not crying. It must be you. - It's not me.
- Washio-san? - W-what's this guy doing here?
I don't know. Washio-san, why are you here?
Hey, how did you get in here!
- Why?! - You bastard!
How can you say such cruel things!
How dare you trample all over Yoriko-san's feelings!
She's doing the best she can in Yoriko-san's own way!
But all you do is piss and moan!
If you're a man, accept her feelings and take her into your arms! Jackass!
Damn you~...damn you...
Why did he say the right thing and just leave...
Or rather, he broke in here, didn't he?
- I'll go catch him... - Don't bother.
But...
Forget it already. You don't want to, right?
Then please leave.
- No...I mean... - I was in the wrong.
I'm sorry for being oblivious to your feelings.
- No, wait. - Get out!
I can't believe I slept so much.
I just assumed that you gave it to me.
I should have known better...
I'm really sorry for what happened.
There's no need for you to apologize.
I'm the one who wrote this and left it beside you.
You can't be blamed for misunderstanding.
The responsibility is all mine.
- Are you going to forgive me? - Of course.
- What a relief. - However,
I think you went too far when you hit Taniguchi-san.
You probably should apologize to him.
Yes, I should.
I'll use it with care. The electric toothbrush.
Then...have a happy new year.
Same to you.
That's recyclable waste.
What did I tell you?
You couldn't even get a man who's pressed to get married in order to survive to have sex with you.
You're doomed.
That, in spite of making meticulous preparations.
What's even worse is that no matter how hard you think,
you can't find the answer as to where you went wrong.
Isn't that right?
There's only one answer.
It's because you lack sex appeal.
Hey, how did it go?
Tell us!
Hey, were you able to do it? Takumi!
Hey! I know you're awake! I'm asking if you did it!
Show your damn face at least, asshole.
- Who was that? - Yeah, who was that...
- Takumi-kun's house? - Ah...yes.
- I thought I'd apologize for last night. - Last night?
Hey, let's have a drink at my place.
Let's do that. Let's drink at my place.
- I see. That was quite a disaster. - Yes.
Takumi was wrong, but I'd have to say Yabushita Yoriko was to blame too.
It's impossible to remain composed
something like that's going on in front of my eyes. But
now, I know I have to get over Yoriko-san once and for all.
There's no reason why you have to get over her. Looks like Takumi's hopeless. Now's your chance.
- Whose side are you on anyway? - I just want to remain fair.
That's okay.
I realized that Yoriko-san isn't interested in me at all.
Yabushita Yoriko isn't really interested in Takumi either.
It's just that miraculously, things happened to take off.
I like Yoriko-san.
That's why it's so painful.
No matter how much you like that person,
if the feeling isn't mutual, all you end up with is a broken heart, right?
Yes, exactly.
I wonder if it's better not to fall for someone like that to begin with...
That doesn't rock.
It doesn't matter how she feels.
If you like her, snatch her away.
She'll be much better off getting together with
someone who really likes her.
That's impossible.
Don't be giving him irresponsible advice.
Don't drink too much.
Everyone goes through embarrassing moments at first.
I tell you, everyone's been humiliated.
Being depressed isn't going to get you anywhere.
Come to the party tomorrow.
As for your partner...
if you don't mind...
only if you don't mind...
Make sure you invite Yoriko-san.
How about having her wear a costume that gets Takumi-kun fired up the most?
What would get you all fired up? Sayla? Maetel?
- Good choice. - Ishinomori Shotaro is, indeed, the true genius.
The only thing is,
this costume might be hard to find.
That's something I can make in one night.
Mom...
Sorry to bother you. This is embarrassing, even for me.
Here I am, 35 years old, having my mother make a Cyborg 009 costume for me.
This is nothing.
The fact that my son is a NEET and hikikomori at the age of 35,
that's way more embarrassing.
And a DT to boot.
Let's see...I wonder if this will be enough~.
He said he'll try asking her to the party. I hope things work out well.
Leave other people's business alone
and think about finding your own happiness. Idiot.
You're a fine one to talk.
Good morning, Father.
I'm getting ready to head out there.
Yes. I'm going to get an early start on making osechi (traditional New Year's foods).
I'll make toshikoshi soba (ringing in the new year noodle) too.
Let's watch "Kouhaku" together.
She went out.
Your call is being forwarded to a voice mailbox.
Please leave a message at the beep.
Uh...This is Taniguchi.
Can you possibly see me again?
I'd like to see you and apologize...
That was fast...
- I'm home. - Welcome home.
You bought quite a bit.
This time, I'm going to make the consummate osechi.
But before that, soba (buckwheat noodles).
- From scratch? - From scratch.
I'm impressed.
You're Shimamura Joe in every respect.
To be honest, I find myself getting excited.
The point is,
it's not you who will be kissing Yabushita Yoriko.
If you think of it as 009 kissing 003,
- you can do it, right? - In fact, I'm quite fired up.
I left a voice mail, but she hasn't called back yet.
If she doesn't come, just grab a random girl and do it.
- I can't believe that's coming from a mother. - Maybe I'll go too. With a random girl.
You just stay put and eat toshikoshi soba with your wife.
Maybe I should go too. As Sally-chan, the Witch.
Please don't. You're gonna scare everyone away.
- Didn't you say love and peace? - That's not the point.
- I'm heading out. - Go on.
Go, 009!
Go as far as you can go!
- Stay out of this. You're going to mess me up. - Yes, ma'am.
Welcome!
- Kaori... - One new arrival, 009,
coming through~.
Come on, let's eat the soba.
We've got to eat it when it's freshly made.
- No. - I'm hungry.
Toshikoshi soba is called ringing the new year noodle
precisely because you eat it at 0:00 am.
When you reach my age, you get sleepy.
If you go to sleep, you'll be ringing in the new year without eating toshikoshi soba.
I may not get married for a while.
Oh, yeah?
Maybe never.
I see.
I'm sorry.
There's no need for you to apologize.
I can eat toshikoshi soba and watch "Kouhaku" with you.
I'm much happier with that.
Come on, let's eat the soba~.
Your call is being forwarded to a voice mailbox.
Please leave a message...
What's the matter?
It's not here.
Looks like I forgot it.
- Forgot what? - My cell phone.
Taniguchi-san
I can't believe it.
That I, of all people, neglected to double check I had everything before I left home.
What are you going to do?
If I spend an hour and a half going there, and
an hour and a half coming back,
I'll be ringing in the new year on the train.
It can wait until tomorrow, can't it?
I guess so.
Yo, 009. Where's your partner?
You have lots of choices. Hey!
009 is looking for a partner!
Soba...
- What's wrong? - This won't do.
Hiromi-chan from Kisarazu and Keiko-san from Omiya
sends a text to my cell phone every year
at exactly 0:00 to wish me a happy new year.
I do the same.
I've been doing that every year...
Be careful.
- Are you sure you've never even kissed before? - Yes.
Is something wrong with that?
It's on the rise these days.
The number of people in their 30s and 40s who have no experience.
But you know, Japanese people
place too much importance on a kiss.
There's no need to take it too seriously.
People loving people. Giving each other a hug. Kissing.
That's a wonderful thing. Right?
Incoming Calls: 12
Uh...this is Taniguchi.
Can you possibly see me one more time?
Cyborg 009
All you need is love!
Have you found your kissing partner?
Hey~. Where's your partner?
Here I am!
- That be me. - Okay~!
10 minutes to go!
Come on out to the terrace, everyone!
Uh...
This is Taniguchi.
Can you possibly see me one more time?
I'd like to see you and I want to...
- Come on. Let's go. - Hey, Kaori!
I want to apologize to you.
The one who was oblivious to your feelings
was me.
This costume is from a manga called "Cyborg 009."
There's a count down party tonight at....
If you don't come,
I'll give up completely and won't call you again.
It's okay. I totally understand if you don't...
A lot of things happened this year.
For the first time in 13 years, I ventured into town to see you...
For the first time in 13 years, I talked to a woman...
To me, these were unbelievable major events...
Ever since I met you,
a lot of things happened...
There were many unpleasant things, painful things...
I was exhausted every day, but...
but I got to thinking that
life might be a little enjoyable after all...
This year was a very good year for me.
Thanks to you.
But still, if it's okay with you, I want you to come.
I can kiss you now.
No...
I want to kiss you.
I want to ring in the new year with...
1 minute to go!
Finally.
Sorry...
I just can't.
I can't get into the swing of things here.
I can't kiss for love and peace.
I still think kiss is a more important, serious thing.
I'm sorry.
30 29 28 27 26...
I'm sorry I'm late, 009.
I looked it up,
but it seems 003 isn't equipped with an acceleration device.
5 4 3 2 1!
Happy New Year!
Well? Did you steal a kiss from Yabushita Yoriko?
When you hear this message, report back to me.
You got that?
Washio.
80 days until Yoriko's birthday