Takuya-kun! Takuya-kun!
Are you okay?
One more time...
Hold it!
Toyotomi-kun?
You're late...
You bastards... will pay!
We'll get you for this!
In the end, the good guys always win!
Are you hurt?
Thank you.
I'm fine.
But Takuya-kun is...
"Episode 3: Tears That Can't Be Stopped"
Those guys went through a lot of work just to set that up.
They were probably trying to stop tomorrow's briefing from happening.
You okay, Takuya-kun?
You finally woke up, huh?
Toyotomi...
What were you doing there?
I'm "Useful Flunky A," after all.
Don't try to be a hero and make your mother sad.
Thank you so much for your help today.
Call me anytime.
I'll go wherever you need me.
There was just one time before when I scolded you, right?
Do you remember that?
When I came home after getting in a fight.
Yeah. The police said you saved Yuki-kun from some thugs that were bothering him.
Actually, I was really happy.
I thought you were really cool.
You'd really grown up.
But now that Kodai-san's gone, it's just the two of us.
If something happened to you too...
I...
Yeah...
Please, don't do anything reckless anymore.
Okay...
Oww...
Morning.
I keep telling you!
I'm against continuing the construction.
I think we need to find out what's going on here now, even if it means missing the deadline...
Ayumi-san!
Sorry.
No, it's nothing...
Takuya-kun, knock before you enter a girl's room.
Got it?
Yeah.
Next time you do that, I'll punish you, got it?
Wow, it's great.
Flattery won't get you more allowance.
I mean it!
Here, say "aah."
Hey! Don't eat my finger, too.
Hey, do you have anybody you like, Takuya-kun?
Where did that come from?
Don't change the subject.
I love Hideki Yukawa, the Nobel prize-winning scientist.
I mean someone you're in love with!
Okay, Elizabeth Taylor!
Jeez...
What about you?
Who do you love the most?
Dr. Kodai Arima, of course.
Sorry.
I didn't mean to...
And there's somebody I love just as much.
He tries to make himself out to be more of a grown-up than he is,
but he's a pure-hearted and kind boy.
He says something bad, regrets it, and immediately apologizes.
He's part of my family, and I care about him very much.
Takuya-kun, what do you plan to do after you graduate?
Marry somebody.
You'll need to marry into wealth, then.
Don't take that seriously.
What is it you want me to do, Ayumi-san?
I want you to make a choice you won't regret.
It's not fair when you put it that way.
I mean it.
I want you to follow the path you think best.
Look at the time!
Takuya-kun, sorry!
Can you clean up?
Sure.
See you later.
Morning!
What the heck happened to you?
I crashed my moped.
Ow! My whole body aches.
I'm skipping summer school classes and going to the nurse's office.
I guess today, you've actually got a good reason...
Put my name on today's work and turn it in.
I'm a grade lower than you! I can't do your work!
Just put in something.
What if the teacher comes?
Pretend to be me!
That's not gonna work!
Good luck!
How are you feeling?
A lot better.
You, huh?
She okay?
She keeps getting these inexplicable fevers.
There's nothing I can do.
My mom's fever reducer works really well.
You want some?
Ayumi-san's?
No, the one who gave birth to me.
Hmm...
Oh, Kanna-chan.
I think I've seen that accessory before.
Is it the latest thing?
This is not an accessory.
It's the flame of my life.
Goodbye.
Strange kid, huh?
Yup. Even weirder than a teacher who wears a tight miniskirt to work.
What's weird about this outfit?
That's not what teachers wear at all!
You're the one who told me this is what's popular now.
Yeah, but...
You lived outside of Japan for a long time, right?
You've lost your sense of what's normal here.
Oh, right. Did you see Ichijo-san yet?
Mitsuki-san?
She seemed to be looking for you a minute ago.
Sorry. I know you're supposed to be in summer school class.
It's fine. I was cutting and killing time in the nurse's office instead.
I wanted to know what your plans are now.
Everybody asks me the same thing.
Everybody's worried about you.
You had a really rough time after your dad went missing.
So did you.
Yeah...
It was hard for me, knowing he'd never be able to love me back...
Well, for now, I'm going to graduate.
After that, I don't know.
Does that work for an answer?
What?
You seem a lot more relaxed.
Really?
It's been a long time since we've had a chance to really talk.
You been busy lately?
I'm spending every day going through your father's research notes.
Hey, don't you think something's changed with Ryuzoji-sensei, lately?
Men change.
Take your eye off them for a second, and they become a totally new person, you know.
It's not like that.
Something seems... different.
How?
For example, he threw away all the furniture in his house.
He's sleeping right on the floor.
Yeah, that's weird, but...
...not that big a deal.
Mitsuki-san?
You okay?
Yeah. Just a migraine.
It happens sometimes.
Be careful, okay?
He was really weird a while ago...
Was he dancing around in his underpants at work?
I'm being serious!
One day, he was in a bad mood all morning.
Just the phone ringing was enough to set him off.
That time of the month, huh?
Sorry.
After that, he became completely obsessed with his research.
Like something had possessed him.
I'll keep an eye on him.
Thanks.
If you notice something, tell me right away.
For example, if I said I thought he had a gun,
would you laugh at me?
It wouldn't surprise me at all.
Anything like that.
"Redial | Hold"
Hello, this is Takuya.
Takuya-kun?
Ayumi-san?
What's wrong?
I forgot something at home.
Let me guess. An envelope?
Yup.
I hate to ask, but can you bring it to me at work?
Sure.
I should hurry, right?
It's got some important paperwork in it,
so be careful, okay?
Stop Geotech!
Stop them!
--Please don't push! --We oppose the construction project!
--You can't all come inside! --We oppose the construction project!
--We'll make sure everyone gets lunch. --We oppose it!
--Thanks for everything... --Give back our oceans!
--We can't let Geotech get away with this! --Give them back!
It's our right and duty as citizens!
I'm not even from Sakaimachi, though.
It's fine, it's fine.
Demonstrations are all about numbers.
Stop now!
What?
Stop the construction!
--What's that? --Stop it!
You're Arima-kun, right?
The Chief told me what's up.
There were a lot of people out there.
We're about to hold a public conference.
They should state their complaints there.
Oh, there you are.
What?
That is what happens when I see something disgusting.
And you got better after seeing my beautiful face.
Thanks for running that errand for the chief.
I'll give her the documents.
I'll give it to her myself.
I don't want germs getting on these important papers.
Thank you!
Hey, Ayumi-san!
This is a huge help, really.
Chief, it's time.
Oh, right.
You're busy, huh?
Okay, I'll see you later.
You want to watch the briefing too?
Briefs? I'm a boxers guy.
The conference.
Well, I guess it doesn't matter to a kid who's not even out of diapers.
I'll watch it as a representative of the good people of the community.
Thanks for your comment before.
Are you Dr. Kodai Arima's son?
Yeah, why?
You've got your father's eyes.
I didn't know my dad was still famous after he was banned from academia.
I've interviewed him.
He was fascinating--
Chief Arima, the woman in charge of the Geotechnics Construction Project,
will now give an explanation.
Please begin by looking at this report on the accidents.
The lightning strikes began to take place right as construction began.
This is the top of Mt. Sankaku.
Clouds appeared suddenly, lightning struck,
and then the clouds quickly disappeared.
This was despite the fact the weather was clear that day,
and the chance of lightning was extremely low.
We've invited specialists to come help with this matter.
We've introduced safety standards that are in excess of the ones we normally use.
We've supplied the workers with insulated suits,
and are working to prevent a repeat of the accidents.
Now, we'd like to take questions.
Yes, I run a small café on the beach.
We've lost a lot of customers lately.
Can we ask you to make up for the funds we've lost?
We've gotten permission from the city to do the construction,
so we currently have no plans for that.
Personally, I do feel bad for your situation...
Um, you keep saying that things are "under investigation."
Is there anything you've actually learned?
Yes, a little...
Then tell us!
Um...
Whenever we try to carry something off the beach,
that's when the lightning hits.
Without exception.
It's very mysterious, and we're still trying to figure out why...
You've angered the god of the sea!
These accidents were caused by your lack of proper preventative measures!
We believe the direct cause to be unpredictable lightning strikes,
but we're working to introduce new measures--
Then why don't you restart the construction once you've figured out
what's causing the lightning?
That's right!
It's too dangerous for us to do our jobs!
We don't want to die on the job!
Everyone, listen to me!
My husband was wearing an insulated suit, and he still died in a lightning strike!
Then what good does it do?
Insulated suits aren't perfect, and accidents do happen...
Those idiots don't understand that we can't be held responsible for the weather.
Okay, I'll see you at tonight's recording.
Yes, thank you for the opportunity.
Hey, wait!
Ayumi-san!
That's terrible.
Should we postpone the recording a little?
No, I'm fine.
I'll be there right on time.
Understood.
I need to change...
"Sakaimachi Lightning Strikes Special Report" News Presence will continue to bring you the latest on this story.
"Geotechnics - Ayumi Arima" Our guest today is Ayumi Arima, who's in charge of the construction.
Thank you for having me.
I'll state upfront that this program is not about giving Geotechnics a chance to make excuses.
Yes. Our company wants to do everything we can
to explain the situation to the people of the town.
"Demonstrators gather in front of company building." I'll just come out and ask:
why are you continuing the construction while these lightning strikes are going on?
"Geotechnics Public Meeting" The company's policy is that we're going to continue the construction work
"Geotechnics Public Meeting" while taking steps to mitigate the risk of accidents.
Is that the only reason?
"Sakaimachi Mayor" Another reason is that it took time to get the permits from the city,
"Sakaimachi Mayor" and the deadline to finish the construction is getting close.
Another reason is that we want to finish construction
as soon as possible so that the citizens of Sakaimachi can resume their normal lives.
"Geotechnics Public Meeting" Resistance from the townspeople seems fierce.
I'm aware.
Some of those who've lost family members
are saying that you, personally, are not taking the risk seriously enough.
I lost my husband in an accident as well.
I know how it feels to lose a family member.
Ayumi-san...
I see.
You lost your husband, Dr. Kodai Arima, in a cave-in, right?
It's not just me, personally, but the entire company that wants to do
what's best for those who've lost family members.
By the way, what are your thoughts on the rumor that
some kind of deal was made between Geotech upper management and the government?
I don't think there's any truth to them...
--Really? --Damn... They're basically bullying her!
--Yes... --Damn... They're basically bullying her!
Thank you for coming today.
--I'm home! --We'll be back after these messages.
Takuya-kun, you're late!
Sorry, I was watching TV.
You looked good on camera.
No, don't talk about that!
I can smell the alcohol from here...
What?
Are you saying I'm too old to drink?
I am not.
Come on, stand up.
No!
Why?
My butt feels nice and cold...
If you take your panties off, it'll feel even cooler and nicer...
Takuya-kun...
Right. Sorry, I was kidding.
Why didn't you say that sooner!
--Panties! I'll take my panties off! --Hey, stop!
I'm so hot!
Don't move!
Your breasts...
Air conditioner! Fan!
She's a bad drunk...
Have some water.
Thanks.
It's a bad idea to do things you're not good at...
It's rare for you to come home drunk.
It's been a long day, and I'm tired.
You had that briefing, and then you were on TV. You can't help it.
Ayumi-san?
I don't know if I can keep doing this.
Don't say that...
Ayumi-san...
Please...
Tomorrow I'll be back to my usual self...
So for today, let me cry.
In that moment, I thought to myself
that no matter how many times I went back with the Reflector Device,
I couldn't stop these tears.
Episode 4: "Dirtied White Skin."