Matsuda
This isn't working out.
What?
We've been on dozens of dates.
But I'm just not feeling it.
I see.
Why?
Here.
I thought we we getting along great.
You're so mean, Kiyotaka.
Upsized beef bowl?
It's mine.
Enjoy your meal.
It looks good.
I'll dig in then.
I'm thinking of getting my drivers license during the summer holidays
I see.
Do You know any good driving schools around here?
Beats me. I have no idea.
Matsuda, do you want to learn driving too?
I don't think you'll pass the test.
You never see anything through.
Why do you want a license anyway?
If I can drive I'll be able to go anywhere I want.
That's why.
I'm starving.
Now you've done it.
Todoroki! What are you going to do?
Driving without a license and running someone over will get you twenty years in jail.
Just kidding.
Grab that.
Hey.
Stop sighing.
-Are you taking me for a fool? -No I'm not.
Ready... and go.
There.
Good. We're done.
There's a dent in the car, Boss.
Don't worry this is an old clunker.
You should go to a driving school and learn how to drive properly.
I can't have you going around running folks over.
I'm sorry.
Stop dawdling. Let's go!
Matsuda: Things didn't turn out the way I had hoped, but I'll be fine. Good luck getting your drivers license. I'll be rooting for you.
I'll be there as soon as I'm done.
How much longer? I think I'll need an hour.
All right. I'm in the mood for meat.
See you later then.
Erm...
You...
You met with an accident.
-Oh Really? -Yes.
I'm glad you're alive.
Where am I?
Moriyamachu Driving School?
-We're at a driving school? -Yes.
Hey.
Todoroki?
It's me. Don't you remember me?
Kiyotaka?
That's right!
What's up with your hair?
Did you dye it to celebrate your twentieth birthday?
It looks good on you.
Is he your friend?
Yes, we were high-school classmates.
He didn't have a single friend.
I was the only one he got along with.
Are you... feeling all right?
Yes. I'm totally fine.
What are you doing here?
I'm here to get my driving license.
So this is really a driving school?
But at this hour?
I see you're getting your drivers license.
What a coincidence. I wanted to get one too. Lucky you.
Hey!
My family is sleeping upstairs. Keep it down, will you?
Not a scrape on him, this is a miracle.
Does he even know he was hit with a car?
-He's weird. -Yes he is.
-Let's shut him up. -Let's do that.
-May I? -Yes.
Thank you!
Watch out!
Sorry. My bad!
-Avoid that obsctacle! -Yes, Ma'am I got it...
Hey...
Driving like this makes me feel like I'm in a biker gang.
What?
Hey, slow down when you make a turn!
I'm sorry.
Stop laughing.
You're too free-spirited.
You're going too fast. Stop at the sign!
Watch me.. look now.
-You're going too fast! -Slam on the brakes!
"Kiyotaka: I've found a driving school. And I'm getting free lessons!"
Who's this woman?
Hello there, Saki! Good morning.
Really? That's so disgusting!
For you. Get it stamped after each lesson. Don't lose it.
Doesn't this remind you of the summer holiday radio exercises?
We'll meet at seven tomorrow evening.
I'll see you then.
Thank you.
Hey, Todoroko!
Are you mad at me?
What?
I ran you over two days ago.
Oh, that...
I'm over that.
I see.
More importantly, you threw this away.
There's no point to it.
What?
I'm not really taking lessons to get a license.
I don't need this.
I heard you can't get your license here anyway.
What?
Haven't you heard of unauthorized driving schools?
Driving schools which aren't recognized by the government.
In other words, we can only practice driving here.
To get our licence, we'll have to go to an authorized driving center.
Oh, I'll pay for that.
Ok. Thank you.
-Don't scare me like that, Todoroki. -What do you mean?
So I'll just need to pass the driving test, right?
You're really positive.
Here, keep this. Don't throw it away again.
See you tomorrow then.
I'm sorry, Kiyotaka.
You see, Mrs Okawa's daughter was running a fever.
The manager told me that I had to fill in for her.
I tried refusing him but he insisted.
Here. Sorry to keep you waiting.
What about him? Isn't he eating with us?
Lunch is ready, hubby.
He said he's not hungry.
Here.
Kiyotaka.
The tempure is good. You can have your father's share too.
It's ok, I'm not really hungry.
Where are you going?
Out.
-You found a part-time job? -No.
Take care
Are you ready? I'm going to lop it right off.
-Yes. -On the count of three.
All right.
Three.
Chappie, don't eat that. Come here.
Come on, give us a hand, Todoroki!
Don't just stand there!
-Boss, it's time for my driving lesson. -Ok.
Come on, Chappie.
Hey, Todoroki.
-Hello -Did you come from work?
You can say that I guess.
That's awesome. You have a proper job.
I'm just idling away in university.
You and everyone our age.
All right. Let's get behind that wheel!
Well done, everyone in the afternoon session.
Your next lesson will be at 1:00 pm on Friday.
Don't forget your belongings...
-See you, Toki! -Hello there.
See you again.
"Be careful on your way home."
"We look forward to seeing you again."
"Please take care."
One, two and three...!
Hey! No messing around in the hallway!
Did you hear me? Be quiet in the school!
Be quiet!
No boxing here. Ok?
Come on, guys!
We're going on an outing.
An outing?
What's the deal with this car?
We run a taxi business too.
Hop in.
"All lessons have ended for the day."
"Good job to all our students."
Today, we're borrowing an official driving schools premises...
To practice driving.
Drive in pairs. You have thirty minutes each.
Say hello to the staff.
Nice to meet you.
How dare you look down on me!
Please, Mr Hino! Mr Hino, Please calm down!
Nobody looks down on you!
They do, they look down on me!
Every single one of those schmucks! How dare you look down on me!
Yeah, baby!
Come on.. you got three more. Give me three more.
Just give me three more, girl. Come on. You got this.
That's it.
Well done.
"Kiyotaka: I'm starving."
Stop at the railway crossing.
You should've eaten while you were waiting.
I forgot to bring my wallet, so...
Ok, roll down the window.
Listen for oncoming trains.
Look both ways to make sure it's safe to proceed.
Ok, left, right.
If everythings fine, you may drive.
Are you all right?
I've hardly eaten anything all day.
You could've borrowed some money from that friend of yours in spectacles.
I'm...
Too shy to do anything like that.
Your name is... Sato Kiyotaka?
Just call me Kiyotaka.
Ok, I'll call you Kiyotaka then.
This is really good.
No way. It's just ordinary curry.
Hey, Mom.
-Who's this? -One of my students.
He said he hadn't had anything to eat all day.
I'm sorry to intrude!
Would you like a beer?
Sure.
Your friend is a yakuza. Did you know?
Yeah, sort of.
Were you shocked?
No. I think he's awesome. He has a proper job and all.
My dad and Todoroki's boss go a long way back.
That's why we're able to run this school.
I see.
Do you want another one?
-Yes. -Here you go.
Stop...
What's with you? You're being weird.
Is your father a yakuza too, Saki?
He's a taxi driver.
Oh my god.
-It was twenty years ago. -I'm listening.
There was a feud between the gangs.
Todoroki's boss was being chased down by the feuding yakuza...
When my dad happened to pass by in his taxi.
Todoroki's boss got into his taxi in the nick of time...
And got away unscathed.
Good morning, Kiyotaka.
Good morning.
You can drink that. It's for you.
Go ahead, drink it.
Thank you.
Come and sit with me.
It's lively out here.
They're making such a racket.
Hey yakuza.
I spent the night here.
I see.
What's this?
I won it at the stores lucky draw.
Well done!
Look, Saki. Water balloons!
Ok.
Ready?
Catch!
Not bad.
-You're pretty good at this. -Not really.
Catch.
No way, I can't catch that.
Here it comes!
Todoroki!
Are you ok?
Saki! They crashed!
What's so funny?
Are you making a fool of me, idiot?
-Tell him. -Listen up! I'm Yamada Hajime.
Hey, you idiot!
What should we do?
I'd back down if I were you. They're yakuza after all.
I'll kill you! Don't you dare chicken out now.
Hey, you! Nobody can beat me! I'm coming to get you!
I'll kill you! Don't you dare chicken out now! Don't you run!
Don't you dare run away now! We'll kill you!
-Go ahead, Brother! -Here I come!
That was...
One hell of a punch.
Don't you know who I am?
That's what my brother is capable of!
That should teach you a lesson.
Pink doesn't go well with pink...
Watch out...
Kiyotaka. Are you ok?
Who was that...?
That stinks.
-Good evening, boss. -Good evening.
You're right.
Hey! You bumped into us!
That hurts! Who do you think you are?
Hell, this is boiling hot.
It's my turn.
It's been ages since I've had a water balloon fight.
-Aren't you guys going to apologize? -I'm sorry!
Come on, what are you guys waiting for.
Are you ok?
I'm fine.
You're getting better at this, Kiyotaka.
You think so?
I'm not going to be a sitting duck the next time.
"Self-Defense Revolution" I borrowed that from the library.
With Saki.
Well then. We'll be practicing parallel parking today.
Parallel parking?
What's that?
Look he's here.
So you're Kyotaka! I see.
-Sorry to interrupt your studies earlier. -Not at all.
Oh, me? I'm Lichiro, Saki's father.
Nice to meet you.
Come join us.
How did you get so dirty?
Here, wipe your hands and eat before the food gets cold. Here...
Hey, you followed the arrows here, didn't you?
He's a straighforward kid. I like that.
Kiyotaka, come and sit over here.
What was that about?
Has Kiyotaka always been like that?
Yes, probably.
Don't you have any memories together?
Memories?
Where are my room shoes...?
What are you reading?
-Pardon me? -I like novels...
So I'm wondering what you're reading.
It's an erotic novel.
About a guy who had a fling with a girl he met on his road trip.
I see, Ginger Yamaguchi.
Do you know him?
No, I never heard of him.
...
-That was it? -That was it.
Good grief, you guys.
He was looking at me.
-He just sneaked another peek. -He was looking this way.
Are you eating?
Yes.
Kiyotaka.
Yes?
I handed in my notice of withdrawal from school today.
Notice of withdrawal?
Good for you, if that's what you want.
May I borrow this?
You can have it.
Really? Thank you.
See you around.
There's no turning back.
Today...
A classmate spoke to me for the first time.
Have you put on weight?
Oh no, you could tell? You're so sharp.
But who knew we'd run into each other like this even after we've broken up.
Perhaps we're meant for each other after all.
Right?
Did you say something?
No, nothing.
Hey, Kiyotaka.
Shall we...
Go somewhere with air-conditioning and take a break?
When I woke up...
There was a glass of water on the coffee table.
The water droplets on the wall of the glass sparkled...
Where the morning sun shone through it.
Saki stood by the window and said, "Go ahead. Drink it."
Are you referring to this woman?
Yes, that's her.
And you stayed overnight at her place.
Yes. And after that...
I thought to myself, "is it really ok for me to drink it?"
"That's so kind of her."
Can you imagine the scene?
-So I gulped it down... -Excuse me!
So what you're trying to say is...
You fancy her, right?
Oh. I see.
So I fancy her.
What?
That was great advice, Matsuda!
See you!
Saki.
Am I a good driver?
Yes. Sure.
I'll reverse backwards into the S-circuit.
Hey, just do what you're told.
I'm reversing in the S-circuit..How am I doing?
You're unbelievable.
I get shy when you flatter me.
It wasn't a compliment.
Done!
I'll go for the S-circuit again.
Todoroki is late. Did he say anything?
Not to me. I don't have his number.
What? I thought you two were friends.
Yes. We are.
Saki, there's something I want to tell you.
What?
Actually, I...
I think I'm in...
Excuse me, Kiyotaka.
-Toki, we're back. -Welcome home!
-Mummy! I'm back! -You're home, Takashi!
-Did you have fun? -Yes.
-I'm home, Toki! -Welcome home!
I missed you so much!
I got a souvenir for you. Come with me. I'll show you.
I wonder what it is?
I'll take over.
Let's see. You're at number eleven, right?
Did he call her "mommy"?
Oh, you mean Takashi?
He was with his dad, Saki's ex-husband, for the summer vacation.
Life is complicated for grown-ups.
Ok, let's see how you drive.
So...
You got your heart broken.
You'll catch a cold.
I don't get it...
Why do I feel like crap just because she's a divorced single mother?
Do you want me to tell you why?
Yes.
You feel this way...
Because you're narrow-minded.
It's because...
You're flawed as a human being, Kiyotaka.
-Welcome back. -Get your act together...!
-I'm sorry. -Who do they think they are?
Those bloody schmucks!
What happened?
The regular meeting got rough.
Hell, I hate wearing a bulletproof vest in the summer.
It gets so damp.
Hey, come here Chappie.
Hello there. Chappie.
Hey Chappie.
You're so cute, Chappie.
You're not ready for this.
Am I right, Chappie? He's not ready.
-All right, good job. -Thank you.
Todoroki!
You should at least call us if you're not coming in.
I'm sorry.
And where's Kiyotaka today?
Beats me.
Don't you know?
You should contact each other. Aren't you friends?
Look, Mommy!
I'm up here!
Watch out, Takashi!
You can't climb that!
Who cares about getting a drivers license?
I'm going to rot in this town for the rest of my life...
and mope around like a slug.
Welcome home. You must be tired.
How did the job hunt go?
Hey, How did it go?
Stop it! I was just asking...
Stop it.
You're scaring me.
Please calm down. You'll break it.
What are you doing here?
Nothing in particular.
Please don't do that, hubby!
No, that's dangerous, hubby!
Stop it, hubby...!
Calm down, please, hubby!
Please, hubby!
Leave me alone.
I was taught not to leave a drunk alone.
Just so you know, I'm never going back to that driving school again.
So.
I guess it doesn't matter then.
What do you mean?
Saki said you should call if you were not going for lessons.
-She did? -Yes.
I see.
She was worried about me.
Very well then! I'll go to the driving school right now!
Saki!
It's decided! I'm going to marry her!
Marry her?
So what if she has a kid? I love kids!
You mean... you're going to marry Saki?
I'm flawed as a human being, Matsuda!
Who's Matsuda?
There's a railroad crossing!
Stop before the crossing.
Roll down your window and listen for oncoming trains.
Look right, look left and look right.
Go!
-Don't you want to see her? -Ouch.
So you really don't remember anything?
No, but...
I think Todoroki was with me? Or maybe not.
-You amaze me. -That's youth for you.
What youth?
You'd better be careful or you'll end up like him.
Men are forever young at heart.
Whatever. Here you go.
Come on, dig in before the food gets cold.
Come on. Dig in.
It's a telescope.
Takashi.
-No playing during meals. -What?
-Stop complaining or I'll get mad. -Here.
I had to go back and forth with a pail to waterit because there was so little rain.
Nearly broke my back.
-It's delicious. -Yes, it is.
Our school is actually closed today.
But since we're here, want to practice on the circuit?
She's right.
Ok?
Sure.
-You're at the railroad crossings, right? -Yes.
Done.
-All right. -Here.
-Thank you. -Great job.
Thank you for the lesson.
You wanted to tell me something the other day?
Well...
No, it's all right.
I see.
Yes!
You can try getting your provisional license soon.
-My provisional license? -Don't worry.
Everyone fails the first few times but don't give up.
Make sure you graduate.
I will.
-Takashi, let's go. -Ok.
You can't beat me!
Slow down...
I can do it!
-Turn right at the far end. -Yes, sir.
Keep your speed at 20 miles per hour after the curb.
Yes, sir.
It's a miracle! I passed on my first attempt!
Saki!
That's odd.
Is everyone out?
Where's Saki?
She's at the movies with Takashi.
What's the matter?
I came to tell her that I got my provisional license...
Really? That's great!
That's great! What a relief! I'm so glad to hear that.
Here, congratulations.
What's this for?
It's your reward for getting your provisional license.
I failed the test.
That's right. You know what?
Todoroki forgot to stop at the railroad crossing and failed.
Can you believe it?
I see.
Shall we grab a drink to celebrate?
If I hadn't been run over by this idiot, I wouldn't have come to this school.
So I'm really grateful to him.
I see.
So tell me.
Why do you want to get a driving license?
Well...
I'm going to be a writer.
A traveling writer.
That sounds awesome.
Hey, he's going to be a writer.
Oh, don't go around telling everyone.
-Mr. Writer. -Thank you.
I see. You want to be a writer.
Do you have a problem with that?
It sounds like fun, don't you think?
Where will you go first?
-Atami, perhaps? -Atami is nice.
I knew you'd say that.
-What about you, Todoroki? -What do you mean?
Why did you become a yakuza?
It just happened. I didn't set out to be one.
It just happened?
-Let's drink to "it just happened." -Cheers.
I grew up in an orphanage.
I wanted to get out of that place as soon as possible.
By the way, what's the name of your gang?
Let me see...
What is it now?
Welcome
-Hello. -Hey, Lichiro. I saw your car outside.
May I take your order?
No, I'll be leaving in a second.
It's been awhile, boss!
How are things coming along?
I got my provisional driving license today!
But Todoroki failed the test.
Oh, really?
We've had so much fun at driving school.
We've had water balloon fights, parties...
-Kiyotaka, come pee with me. -No, I'm fine.
-Just come with me. -No, go by yourself!
Come on.
I'm drunk so I need a steady hand to help me aim straight.
It sure sounds like you're having fun.
Sorry.
Don't forget you're taking driving lessons for work.
Todoroki went quiet all of a sudden.
He's too moody. That's no good.
Don't say that.
He'll lose his freedom once he gets his license.
What?
You will be able to go wherever you want...
But Todoroki won't be able to go anywhere.
I'm not sure I understand what you're saying.
Someday, you will.
We failed five times! Did you hear me? Five times!
Let's try harder next time.
What's going on over there?
They're complaining that they keep failing because our teaching sucks.
Why can't we get better students?
You're yakuza, aren't you, Todoroki? Go over there and shut them up.
That's right.
-Listen to me! -Please calm down.
Hey, get your hands off me!
Todoroki?
Todoroki!
Tod...
"Your dinner is in the fridge."
Tomo...
Sachiko.
Hurry up and get your license.
Yes, boss.
Today's probably our last day here.
Yeah.
I'm sorry about the other day.
Ok.
-There. Is this ok? -Ok.
-All right. -This is today's graduation test route.
Here's the school.
You'll go from here, like this...
And this is your goal.
You'll pass if you drive properly.
So our goal is Mount Otome?
That's right.
Please get us there safely.
We're counting on you.
All right. Now, change lanes.
Our sign flew away!
We'll be fine without it.
-Is this really going to be ok? -Don't worry about it.
Well, we are...
-Yes, but it's our little secret. -This is youth, isn't it?
-It's fine. -Face the front.
Don't run, Takashi.
Toki, Grandpa!
-I'm going to catch giant stag beetles! -Have fun.
-Ok. Catch a huge one for me. -Ok!
Toki, take your hat off.
-Why? -You'll see.
Giant stag beetles...!
You won't find stag beetles in place like that.
Giant stag beetles...!
Takashi, Kiyotaka said you won't find stag beetles in such places.
Look in the tree hollows or trees with are decaying...
Come on, tell him yourself.
Takashi.
I think you'll have better luck...
If you check the tree hollows or decaying trees.
What's that?
All right...
Let's see.
They tend to be in places like this...
Takashi, look.
Got it.
See?
It's a stag beetle!
A baby one.
Look, here's another one.
They're attracted to the sap.
What are you doing.
Summer's almost over.
I want to quit my job.
Just kidding.
I won't.
Takashi, come here.
Rock bomb!
Boom!
Rock bomb!
Boom!
No, stop!
All right, I give up...
Kiyotaka.
Todoroki.
Congratulations on your graduation!
Good luck with tomorrows test.
Good luck!
Thank you for everything.
I promise I'll visit.
We'll be here until the end of the month. So feel free to visit.
Until the end of the month?
We're going out of business.
It's tough doing business in the sticks.
We're returning to our home island next month.
So...
You're our last graduates.
Kiyotaka, you look sad. Cheer up.
-I'm sorry. -The time will go off in ten seconds.
Kiyotaka.
I have something to do, I'll get off here.
See you at six at the station tomorrow then.
Kiyotaka!
If I'm late, go ahead without me.
Have some too, Kiyotaka.
Congratulations on your new job, hubby!
He's the assistant manager at a snack bar. Isn't that wonderful?
Come on, let's dig in. You too, Kiyotaka.
Oops, the eggs. I forgot the eggs.
Dad.
Congratulations.
Hey.
How long are you going to be like this?
Shut up!
Hey!
-Darn you! -Ouch!
Take this!
Ouch...!
Hubby... are you all right?
-Ouch! -Hubby...
Are you all right?
Todoroki?
I...
I do want to quit my job after all.
All right. Just quit then.
What?
If that's what you've decided...
Just do it. That's what I think.
Ok.
What the hell?
What do you think you're doing?
Todoroki, have you lost your mind?
What the hell? Shoot them!
That was close! Watch out!
I can't hit them!
Come on! Aim, you fools!
Home run!
Hey...!
How dare you, Todoroki! I'll kill you!
That was close!
You've flattened it!
It's a convertible now.
Wait...
Where's my gun?
Todoroki!
Wait...
No...
So you don't have the keys.
I'm glad I don't.
Did you run away from home?
Well, something like that.
I see.
I threw my dad over my shoulder.
You mean using that move you were practicing with Saki?
I never thought I'd use that at home.
I'm getting out of this town anyway.
Hey.
Yeah?
What does it mean to be flawed as a human being?
You're lucky.
You have someone who cares about you.
Her name is Matsuda, isn't it?
I've enjoyed myself this summer.
Thank you, Kiyotaka.
-Give it up already? -But why?
Why?
Why do I look so dumb in my license photo?
Stop laughing.
Let me see yours!
Sure.
-You don't look like a yakuza at all. -You think so?
Here you go.
This is goodbye for us.
They've come to pick me up.
-Give me a lift. -I'm sorry Kiyotaka.
This is really goodbye.
What happened to that book by Ginger Yamaguchi?
Oh. You mean "The Woman From Atami?"
Sorry, I sold the book by mistake.
But the story was really interesting.
That's so like you.
Well then.
Good luck with writing on the road.
See you, Todoroki.
Drive.
......
-So? -What?
-You know what I mean. -Yeah.
Congratulations on getting your license.
I'm leaving town tomorrow.
I'm going to travel around Japan and write my novel...
What? Write your what?
What's that supposed to mean? Are you out of your mind?
-I've already decided. -What about university?
You're already in your fourth year.
I'm dropping out. It's just a waste of money.
-What? -What?
You can't be serious!
The two of you get along so well.
Here's your order, two upsized beef bowls.
What's this?
I ordered to congratulate you on getting your driving license.
Enjoy your meal.
Matsuda.
What's wrong?
Matsuda.
Yes?
Thank you for always being there for me.
I'm digging in.
By the way, can I crash at your place?
I don't want to go home.
There you go again! I knew it.
You just want to use me.
I know what.
-I'll stay with you until I graduate. -What?
I'll start working part-time to save up for a car.
What are you talking about?
It's ok... I'm flawed as a human being.
It's not ok.
See? You're not ok.
"Three years later."
Everything is gone.
It's so hot.
So this was your driving school.
It sure brings back the memories.
Are you still in love with that driving instructor?
Don't be ridiculous.
It's so hot.
Hey, Kiyotaka!
What are you plans now that your column has ended?
Beats me. I'm sure things will work out somehow.
There you go again.
I wonder how Todoroki is doing.
-What would you like to have for lunch? -Anything is fine.
There's a new noodle place in front of the train station.
Sounds good. Wake me up when we arrive.
Let's go to that drive-in beef bowl place.
No, your parents are waiting for us.
But that's where we started our relationship.
You're just feeling awkward about going home, right?
No, like I said...
I've come back in search of my roots...
What? Stop talking like some bigshot writer.
What's wrong?
Oh, where were we?
I was saying we should head over to your parents first.
We're on our way there now.
Oh, that's right.
What's wrong with you?
"Oh, that's right."