"November 2019"
Kitano...
when you're this quiet, you don't seem like yourself.
Why don't you wake up soon and complain like before?
It might be my fault that you've become like this.
４ years ago you let go of your hometown.
And this happened.
"November 2019"
"November 2015"
Grandad, how are you?
How's your heart?
It's been seven years since I joined my dream company,
Hanamura Construction.
The construction of the bridge that will connect to our island
has begun at last.
Since I'm still at the subsidiary,
I can't directly get involved though.
Everyone's dream on the island is finally coming true, I'm--
"Receiving"
"The bridge will not be built"
"Your dream will not come true”
Grandad, I keep having weird dreams lately.
Grandad, I'm doing great.
I hope the bridge will be built soon
and we can cross the bridge together.
All right, I'm off.
We're having local sales of Hanamura Home's model houses.
If you're considering purchasing a single family home,
please drop by without hesitation.
Excuse me,
but it'd be great if you refrained from holding your umbrella sideways.
There's a child behind you and it's extremely dangerous.
Thank you.
Hello.
Kitano, are you doing well?
Yes, one way or another.
I'm sorry, but could you come to the head office?
Not to Human Resources, but to Public Works.
Why?
There's a problem with the bridge that's being built in your hometown.
"Our Dearest Sakura"
- Sakura, Sakura, this way. - Aoi, what exactly happened?
I don't really know either.
Excuse me, I'm Sakura Kitano from Hanamura Homes.
"Public Works"
What a difficult place.
I'm sorry for being late!
Kitano, sorry for calling you when you're busy.
What's the problem with the Misaki Island Bridge?
Before that, why don't you greet the head engineer?
It's been a while since you last met Kuwahara, right?
I apologise, it's been a while.
I heard you've been at a subsidiary for the last two years.
Have you matured a little?
I don't really know myself.
Either way, what is the issue?
You're as impertinent as I remember.
Do you understand why Kurokawa is here?
That's because he's the manager of Human Resources.
Sakura, Sakura.
He's no longer the manager of Human Resources.
He recently became the executive director.
It means he's the most successful amongst his colleagues.
- And what is the problem? - Hey, hey.
Can't you even congratulate him?
It's fine, Kitano probably has no interest in such matters.
I apologise, but what is the problem?
When we started construction, the ground was weaker than expected.
Our original plan was to drive the base of the bridge pier
18 metre into the ground.
But we realised that 20 metre would be better.
Then what will you do?
Don't worry.
That's only if we want perfection.
Even at 18 metre,
we clear the country's safety standards.
If you have any doubts, I don't mind you researching yourself.
"Misaki Island Bridge Construction Report"
Just to be sure, we had a trusted investigation company look into it.
Fundamentally, there are no issues.
If that's so, why was I called?
Actually,
the rumours on the foundation work have been spreading online
and the people on the island are uneasy.
"Misaki Bridge"
"It's not too late, stop the construction”
No matter how much we tell them that it's okay, they don't understand.
Just like you, they're all hard-headed.
We're going to host a resident information session on the island.
Could you explain to them yourself
and put the people in your hometown at ease?
Tell them that we've properly satisfied the basic standards,
so it's okay to continue with the construction.
I understand.
"Cafe Request"
After the repeated terror attacks in Paris, France...
So? How was it? The safety standards?
I read the document and there seems to be no issues.
I see. Isn't that great?
If Sakura is there,
I'm sure the people on the island will feel at ease.
But I'm a bit nervous,
I'm not sure if everyone will be understanding.
Don't worry, if you get lost for words, I will back you up.
Wait, so you'll be going too?
Yes, after all, I work in Public Works,
so I thought
I could take this opportunity to meet Sakura's grandfather.
Maybe I should take a paid vacation and go as well.
Since I also want to see Sakura's hometown.
You're worried about leaving Aoi and Sakura alone together, right?
No, no, no.
You too, why don't you tell Aoi your honest feelings?
I told you it's not like that! Sakura, say something!
What's wrong?
Rentaro?
You've been quiet the whole time.
Did something happen?
- I have something to tell everyone. - What is it?
Actually, I finally--
You finally passed the first-class architect exam, right?
Don't say it first!
- Congratulations. - Seriously?
- I was just too happy. - That's great, Rentaro!
- Sorry. - Then...
let's celebrate.
Let's get beer for now.
Before that, I have another thing to report.
What is it?
- Do you know what it is, Kikuo? - No.
What is it, Rentaro?
Actually...
I'm dating someone.
- What? - No way.
- Who is she? - Introduce her to us!
I thought you'd say that, so I invited her here.
Sorry for the wait, Rentaro.
You're late, Tsukushi.
Is it true that this shop can make anything?
As long as it's requested.
Then please give me omurice with demi-glace sauce.
What are you thinking?
A minor is definitely not okay!
What you're doing is a crime!
Please rethink this, Rentaro.
Huh? You guys are misunderstanding.
I'm sorry for the wait.
- Mom, you're late. - Sorry.
I'm sorry, Rentaro.
I got nervous, as we're meeting everyone.
No worries, it's completely fine.
What is the meaning of this?
Don't you understand? They're dating.
No way!
Rentaro and Sumire are...
Are you okay?
Sorry, when she's surprised, she starts hiccuping.
Wait, but why?
Since playing games at Sakura's house,
Rentaro and Tsukushi became friends
and he started coming over more and more and...
And you became friends with him too!
I see.
Ms. Sumire, how much older are you than him?
Hey, age doesn't matter.
But I'm somewhat happy.
Since both of you are well-matched.
You think so?
- Let's just toast for now. - Good idea.
Excuse me, one juice and six beers, please.
Excuse me, just oolong tea for me.
As expected, she does things her own way.
Grandad, I will be coming back to the island.
There was a weird rumour going around regarding the bridge,
but after investigating, everything was fine, so don't worry.
My four colleagues will come with me too.
"Self-worth over winning"
"Receiving"
"I'll be eagerly waiting”
Are you okay? Are you going to throw up?
Thank you very much.
- Don't mention it. - Thank you.
Brother, I'm home.
Welcome back, Sakura!
Why'd you grow a beard?
It doesn't suit you at all. Don't do it.
Welcome back, Sakura!
Sister!
You gained weight, didn't you?
That's no good, you have to diet.
Sakura cheered up as soon as we arrived at the island, huh?
It's like their star child came back home.
And she doesn't have to hold back at all here.
For her, I'm sure everyone is like family here.
This is the place where Sakura's dream will come true.
I hope the bridge will be completed really soon.
It seems like a dream to be able to come here with everyone.
As I thought, Sakura's smile is great.
You seem so lively since getting back on the island.
Shall we take a photo together?
Here we go.
Middle, middle.
- I'm fine. - No, what are you saying?
One more time.
- Rentaro, please. - Thank you.
All right, let's go.
Colleagues!
Let's see, let's see.
Wow, it's such a great photo.
Rentaro, your eyes are closed.
Why are you spaced out?
Oh, it's nothing.
Are you planning on confessing your love to Sakura perhaps?
Idiot, of course not.
- Sakura. - Auntie!
I heard you were here. I was looking for you.
I was thinking of coming to greet you later.
Hey, Sakura,
that bridge is going to be okay, right?
There's a bad rumour going around, SO everyone is worried.
It's going to be okay, so don't worry.
I will properly explain tomorrow at the resident information session.
Let me introduce
my colleagues from work.
Nice to meet you.
Everyone is so handsome and beautiful.
No, no, nothing like that.
Don't be bashful.
Oh, that's right, where is everyone staying?
My house.
No, no, your house is too cramped for four people.
If it's fine with you, send them to my house.
That's right, mine too.
- But-- - No need to be polite.
That's right, that's right.
- Hold on. - I'll hold it, I'll hold it.
Wait.
Thank you.
Sakura, can I speak to you a bit?
What is it, Auntie?
I've been told not to tell you,
but these days,
your grandpa's health hasn't been very good.
Even getting up seems painful to him.
We keep telling him to get examined at the mainland hospital
but he won't listen.
Thank you.
"Kitano"
Grandad, I'm back!
Grandad. Grandad.
Grandad, what are you doing?
I'm making croquettes.
Is it okay for you to be doing stuff like that?
- I'll do it instead. - No, no.
As if I'll be able to eat the croquettes you make.
Oh, don't say that.
In reality, you aren't feeling well, are you?
It's not good to overdo it.
Huh? What is it?
Whenever it's inconvenient, you pretend not to hear.
Dad, Mom, I'm home.
Grandad, four of my colleagues will be coming over later.
I'll introduce them to you.
All right.
Hey, are you really all right?
Wouldn't it be better to properly get examined at a mainland hospital?
What is it?
Thanks for the meal!
This dinner is amazing.
What's with all this?
People on the island brought them.
I'm terrible at cooking, so Grandad always made meals for me.
Is this Grandad's rumoured croquette?
Yes.
- Delicious! - Delicious!
I heard the rumour, but...
It's truly delicious!
I'm sorry, Grandad looks like he's angry,
but that's just his resting face.
Oh, is that so?
Grandad, it's better not to drink too much.
It's bad for your health.
You stay quiet.
I want to hear them talk.
Well, since we're here, let's bad-mouth Sakura!
Oh, that sounds great.
But we were really surprised when we first met her, right?
At the new recruit training,
it took us so long to make that model bridge.
And when Yuri got angry at the end,
- you were really surprised, right? - Yes.
"There's not a single person on earth who can live like you do!"
- Hey, stop it. - That really did startle us.
We felt bad for Sakura.
Hey, don't just make me out to be the bad guy.
I was called "ugly" by Sakura many times.
- Is that true? - It is.
It was during the marriage retirement!
And when she gets angry, her dialect comes out.
Even if you get married, you'll just pretend to be a good wife,
while grumbling, "I knew it, I don't belong here!"
So scary.
I just got so irritated that it just came out.
I was abandoned when I was feeling sorry for myself.
She said to me, "Oh, I see. I get it.
Just stay in your room and die alone, go ahead."
That was because Rentaro was saying stubborn and idiotic things.
In my case, Sakura was angry with me while she was crying.
She cries when she gets drunk.
But Aoi, you laugh a lot when you get drunk.
Your slap was really painful!
Sakura, you did that?
That's because Aoi did something weird.
What weird thing?
Well, I was drunk so I forgot,
but Kikuo also got his butt kicked by Sakura.
Well, that...
I laughed so much at that, Kikuo was even crying in pain.
Seriously.
That's because Sakura didn't hold back.
I apologise, I thought I only used a seventh of my strength.
Wait, what will happen if you punch with your full strength?
Why don't you ask her to do it now?
No, no, I'm good.
- Sakura, Sakura... - No, no, I said I'm good.
- Do it, do it. - I'll break.
- Come on, show your butt. - Seriously, no!
- Wow, the stars are amazing. - So pretty.
The starry sky you can see from my island is really beautiful.
When I was little, I would often gaze at it like this.
- Oh, a shooting star! - You're right.
- Where is it? - It was there just now.
Oh, another one!
Wow, amazing.
Where is it?
See, over there.
- Did you make a wish? - Me too.
What did you wish for?
That's a secret.
How about you?
I didn't see one.
Sakura.
What is it, Grandad?
I want to take a bath, can you draw it for me.
Are you going to be okay? You're drunk.
I'm fine.
I'm not that drunk, as I slept some.
Okay, I understand.
I want to speak to all of you for a bit.
Um, what would you like to talk to us about?
Everyone...
please take care of Sakura.
Please continue to be on her side...
and stay good friends.
What's wrong all of a sudden?
That's right, please raise your head.
I'm going to...
die soon.
Please don't say such a thing.
I already know that I don't have much time left.
When that happens,
Sakura will not even have a single relative left.
Sakura's parents passed away when she was 8 years old.
I heard about that.
If I'm not mistaken,
to take her really sick mother to a mainland hospital...
her father...
I regret it even now.
If I had stopped them, her father wouldn't have had to die.
No, even her mother might have still been alive.
At that time, the only thing I could do
was to make her favourite croquettes for her.
And Sakura said...
Grandad...
from now on, I'll protect you.
Even though she was the one suffering the most,
she was worried about me.
Right then, I made a vow.
That no matter what, I was going to protect her.
I don't know if it's because my way of raising her was bad,
but she's very hard-headed, troublesome to be around,
and there's nothing I can do about it.
I worry that such a socially awkward person like her
will be able to live in today's world...
It really pains me.
I felt that
if she became all alone in this world...
I wouldn't be able to rest in peace when I die.
But today...
I watched you all talking with her, and I felt at ease.
I thought that if you guys are there for her,
she will not be lonely.
She's the way she is...
but please continue...
to stay friends with her forever.
Please.
Grandad, the bath is ready.
All right.
Please keep what I said a secret from her.
Wow, I ate so much! I'm so full.
Tell your grandpa thanks for the meal.
Okay.
Earlier, what were you guys talking about with Grandad?
We just continued bad-mouthing you.
We just got excited again.
I see.
- See you. - Good night.
Then, see you tomorrow.
Grandad, you aren't cold, are you?
Oh, that's right, did you take your medicine?
I'm going to be okay.
Sakura.
What is it?
I just wanted to say your name.
What's with that?
Sakura.
What is it?
Did you just want to say my name again?
You have such great friends.
It's all thanks to you, Grandad, sending me all those faxes.
I wasn't able to do anything
for you.
What are you saying?
That's not true at all.
- Forgive me. - Stop it.
You're my pride.
What are you even saying, Grandad?
Good night.
Grandad, I'm heading out.
- Aoi. - Sakura.
There's something important I have to tell you.
Actually, I couldn't decide whether I should tell you or not.
But I found out there's a bit of a problem regarding the bridge.
What is that?
The amount of concrete cement that's to be poured into the base
is different from the specification document.
What does that mean?
Since it's less than the original ratio...
its strength is weakened.
Why would they do such a thing?
I think Kuwahara did it to keep the cost within budget.
That's also probably why he didn't make the base 20 metre deep.
Kuwahara is fighting for the director's position
with Kurokawa.
And so he must be panicking.
So maybe he wants to appeal to the company
by increasing their profits.
"Misaki Island Bridge construction site”
Oh, Kitano,
take care of the resident information session today, okay?
Mr. Kuwahara, what is the meaning of this?
Oh, don't worry.
This also satisfies the country's safety standards.
But you can't say that it's 100 percent safe.
Such a thing doesn't exist in this world.
But it's also not deep enough, so it makes it more dangerous.
Are you telling me to suspend construction?
That's not it, we need to start from scratch.
If it came to that, the government would not give us any more money,
and our company would have to bear the cost.
It would lead to enormous loss.
If that happened, the construction of this bridge would be cancelled.
Are you okay with that?
That's...
Isn't it your dream to build a bridge to your hometown?
Just grow up already.
Every company in Japan more or less does the same thing.
If you do well at the information session...
I'll let you move to Public Works.
To continue the construction,
or to give up on making the bridge,
which will you choose?
"Bridge construction resident information session"
Sakura, what are you going to do?
That is...
What do you guys think?
I think that we should be honest with the people on the island.
I know it's painful, but that's the only way.
Hold on a second.
Are you saying Sakura should give up her dream?
It can't be helped since it's not 100 percent safe.
But if it more or less satisfies the safety standards,
isn't it fine to continue the construction?
Are you telling her to lie to the people on the island?
I'm just saying that's the only way, considering Sakura's feelings.
That's not something Sakura would do.
Stop pressuring Sakura like that.
That's not my intention.
That's right, stop talking with your emotions.
What? If you're friends, you should think of Sakura's feelings.
Are you guys really even her friends?
Hold on, why would you even say that?
We're also saying this for Sakura's sake.
Hold on.
Please stop fighting.
Please don't quarrel for me.
I'm sorry, you're the one suffering the most.
Either way, we should leave the decision to you.
That's right.
I'm sure it's going to be difficult.
Why don't you discuss it with Grandad? We still have time.
"The bridge will finally be constructed"
Grandad.
What's wrong?
Later today, there's going to be a resident information session.
And how do I say this...?
I was wondering if you're coming.
No, I'm good.
Do as you like.
Hey, Grandad.
What is it?
Will I ever be able to become an adult?
Humans can never become adults.
And there's no need to either.
- Grandad. - What?
I just wanted to say it.
What's with that?
Grandad.
Live for a long time, okay?
Hurry and go.
Take your medicine properly, okay?
What?
I'm going now.
"Resident information session"
Sakura.
Have you decided what to do?
I'm still not sure.
That's to be expected.
Earlier, even I said it's okay to lie to fulfil your dream.
But I can't say it confidently.
But you know...
I wonder why it's always you who has to go through these things.
Maybe it's just the fate of people who live being true to themselves.
If that's so...
God is cruel, isn't he?
Sakura.
I like you.
Oh, as a friend.
I respect the way you live your life.
That's why, do as you see fit.
I'm sure that'll be the right answer.
If it's something you decide...
I'll back you up with everything I've got.
Thank you.
Rest easy, Sakura.
If Kuwahara gets angry at something you say at the information session,
I'll give him a piece of my mind.
Really?
I'm sorry, I'm not too confident...
but I'm thinking that's the least I could do,
since you're suffering and I can't do anything about it.
That's not true.
You're always cheering me on.
Kitano, let's go.
Yes.
And now, we'll start the resident information session
regarding the construction of the Misaki Island Bridge.
First up, we'll hear from the person in charge of the construction,
Mr. Kuwahara, an engineering executive
at Hanamura Construction.
Just as he said, I'm an executive at Hanamura Construction...
Sakura.
Sumire wants to talk to you.
Since I don't know what to tell you, I asked her to cheer you up.
Hello.
Sakura, the information session has started, right?
If so, just listen to what I'm going to say.
Okay.
Whatever you decide to do,
either choice will bring you immense pain.
When that happens,
you have to rely on me or Rentaro and your other friends.
Don't suffer alone, seek help from everyone.
Promise me that you will, okay?
An investigation company...
Thank you.
Even if the foundation is 18 metre deep,
there are no problems with it.
Thank you.
From what I've said so far, I hope it's evident
that there will be no problems if we continue with construction.
The Misaki Island Bridge is everyone's longstanding wish.
For such a bridge to be completed as soon as possible
is what all of us at Hanamura Construction
dream of, even more than you.
What do you think, everyone?
You sound so contrived.
It all just sounds like lip service and it doesn't sound sincere.
Sakura, what do you think?
That's right,
if Sakura says it's okay, we'll believe it too.
That's right, that's right.
Kitano, explain everything to them properly in your own words.
Okay.
If time machines existed now...
and I could go back in time
to when I entered Hanamura Constructions...
I would like to ask myself then...
about what I should tell you right now.
Seven years ago...
you saw me off...
and I left this island to join Hanamura Constructions.
And...
with the colleagues in my group at the new recruit training...
we constructed a model of a bridge that could connect to this island.
With someone as stubborn and fussy about small details as me...
my colleagues tenaciously stuck with me.
And thanks to that...
the model bridge was wonderful.
It's something I can be proud of.
At that time, this is what I'd say to my colleagues...
"I have a dream...
it's to build a bridge connecting to my hometown island.
I have a dream...
to make lifelong friends that I can trust.
I have a dream...
to build structures...
that'll bring happiness to many people, with those friends."
My second dream came true.
I was able to make wonderful friends.
My third dream has yet to come true...
but as long as I have those friends...
I believe that dream will definitely come true one day.
However...
my first dream...
will not come true.
At my hometown island...
no bridge will be built.
Rather...
we cannot allow it to be built.
Because the depth of the foundation is not sufficient enough.
Even for the concrete composition,
I cannot say that it's completely safe.
A bridge where there's a possibility of you losing your lives...
definitely cannot be built.
Hey! What are you saying?
Everyone...
please forgive me.
It's not possible to build a bridge on our island.
"Misaki Island Bridge Resident Information Session"
I knew you were an idiot, but didn't think you'd sabotage
your own dream yourself.
I hope you understand what's going to happen after what you have done.
You won't be able to stay at our company anymore.
Could you please not hurt her any more than this?
She's an important colleague to us.
- What-- - We think...
that Sakura did the right thing.
All of you are hopeless idiots, just like her!
I'm home!
Grandad, are you not home? Grandad.
Grandad.
Why?
Why are you so cold, Grandad?
I don't like this, Grandad!
Grandad, open your eyes!
Please.
Please, Grandad!
Grandad, Grandad!
Grandad, Grandad.
"Kitano, Mourning”
Anyway, when you return on the 49th day,
let's talk about what to do about this house, okay?
Thanks, Auntie.
I'm indebted to you for everything.
Don't worry about that, I just want you to cheer up, Sakura.
What happened?
All the money you sent him...
he didn't even touch a single one, did he?
"Sakura will never wither..."
"even when she fails"
"It blossoms without fail and gives many people happiness”
Grandad...
you sent me a fax for the last time?
Grandad...
what should I do from now on?
I want to see you, Grandad.
I want to eat your homemade croquettes.
Reply to me...
Kitano.
No, can I call you Sakura?
In the end, I kept saying hurtful things to you.
It's been over a year since you took a break from the company.
It's unfortunate, but we have to let you go.
"Dismissal notice"
"Sakura Kitano"
You've reached the answering machine...
"Aoi Kijima"
Hello.
Yuri, were you able to get in touch with Sakura?
- Not at all. - Me neither.
Kikuo and Rentaro are worried too, so I'm heading to her apartment now.
- Good morning. - Good morning.
Did something happen to her?
Why do you ask?
It doesn't seem like she has come out at all.
And the other day, we suddenly heard some ruckus,
but it's been very quiet since.
Let's go, let's go.
Sakura, you're in there right?
It's Yuri.
Hey, answer me!
Sakura, I'm coming in.
Sakura?
Sakura.
Hey.
Are you okay?
I'm fine.
I have to go to work.
"Preview for next episode”
- Sakura. - Sakura.
I don't want to live in a world where you don't exist.