Violin's sound is great, right?
Music has saved me.
Thank you very much.
When there are some applicants for the job...
...we prefer those...
...who are graduated from music college or have working experience in music.
Please understand that.
Let's go back to Hello Work.
Miss!
If you'd like, you can have this.
It's the book we published recently and it's pretty popular.
Thank you very much.
"All Music is Love Song!!"
Because you look cute today.
- No, that's impossible! - What?
Huh? Ah, no. It seems interesting.
Sorry to make you come so far to such place like this.
It's okay. I want to see you anyway.
Then, how is your mother-in-law?
Well, she's doing her best with the rehabilitation.
Her room is on the 5th floor of that building.
Helping her changing clothes, escorting her for the rehabilitation...
Unexpectedly I have so many things to do.
It must be... tough.
It's not like that.
Seems like she can be discharged sooner than expected.
But you know...
...if we were a bit late taking her to the hospital that day, it would be bad.
Really? So knowing that, you took her to the hospital that day?
Yeah. That's why, she owes her life to me.
- Have you told her about that? - Not yet.
But I'll tell her once she gets discharged. I'll tell her everyday.
So your mother-in-law must feel indebted to you now.
Well, hopefully.
Ah, are you coming to the lesson today?
Ah, sorry. There's an examination after this.
I have to make dinner too so I can't come.
I see.
I wonder if Rihito-kun will come?
Ah... I don't know about that~
Well... he was completely rejected by Sensei after the recital.
So it might be hard for him to come.
If it's really hard for him to come...
...perhaps the reason is NOT only that, right?
The reason?
I haven't heard about...
...what happened after that~
What are you talking about?
Ah, by the way, Yukie-san, I come up with something good.
What about doing a concert? The three of us.
Concert? We will be doing it?
"Party Room Reservation"
Seems like it can accommodate around 20 people.
It can be used for birthday party or wrap-up party for students' events.
It can be used for various things.
You couldn't perform at the recital before.
But the three of us has practiced so hard.
It would be such a waste to end things like that, right?
So Rihito-kun will really stop learning violin?
He told me that he had paid until the end of this year.
So he will quit at the end of December.
Perhaps holding a concert is a good idea.
- You think so too? - Yeah.
Because although I can perform at a recital again with Yaeko-chan...
...I can't play "Air" anymore, right?
It makes me feel kinda frustrated.
Well then, I'll discuss it with Kase-san too.
I'm back, Mom. The weather is so nice out there.
Before the examination, what about taking a walk?
No way. I can't even put on makeup by myself.
I don't want to go out with bare face like this.
Since it's our first lesson after the recital, let's make it a bit relaxed.
Kitagawa-san is still absent, and Kase-san too...
Is he absent too?
He didn't contact me though.
But I guess he won't come.
I like you.
You are wasting your time.
Sensei.
Since it's just the two of us...
...can we talk a little bit?
Okay.
I...
...half a year ago...
...got my engagement broken off.
Then, since my ex worked at the same company as I did...
...I quit working just like that in that momentum.
But since everyone around me didn't know...
...my colleagues still said 'Congratulations' to me.
They even gave me bouquet for my resignation due to marriage.
Ah... that bouquet...
I'm sorry about that.
But it was really because your performance pierced through my heart.
Ah, I mean it in a good way.
Thank you very much. I was very happy.
Somehow "Air on the G string"...
...was like a symbol of revenge or resentment.
To hear it accidentally on the night I was dumped...
...somehow...
...it made me feel overwhelmed.
It's one emotional piece among Bach's songs too.
"Air" (Aria) also means "expression of one's feeling".
But at the recital before...
...even though I played "Air"...
...I didn't feel any pain in my chest at all.
I was hurt in my own way.
And I kept worrying about...
...what's not good about myself.
But to be able to play "Air"...
...and got a praise from you, I was really happy.
I thought that I could finally overcome it.
But...
...violin couldn't save Kase-san.
Perhaps, Kase-san is still...
Is it my fault?
Accept it when someone approaches you with affection.
If you reject him, explain properly so he can accept it.
Those things are violence.
Huh...?
To love someone...
...is really a violence.
Don't you agree, Kogure-san?
Sorry for coming late.
Well then, shall we begin?
It's true that everyone is victim here.
Loving someone only brings disaster.
English Subtitle by: aoihachi
G Senjou no Anata to Watashi
Episode 4. It's Not A Love Song
Ah, I'm tired~
I thought you wouldn't come.
I've told you that I've paid until the end of this year, right?
You did, though.
I don't want it to be a waste.
I can understand such feeling so very well.
Because you're someone who can wear the dress...
...you couldn't wear on your wedding after-party for a recital instead, right?
Furthermore, I sold it for 5,000 yen anyway.
- You really got a lot of nerve. - Please say I'm tough instead.
Well, but me too.
Coming to the lesson after being dumped because I didn't want to waste the money I've paid is so uncool.
But by doing so, I feel like I could really get over it.
Yeah.
You are not wasting your time.
- Concert? - Yeah.
I met Yukie-san this afternoon.
Here.
- Party room. - Yeah.
Let's do it together. As a revenge for Yukie-san after the previous recital too.
Let's pick more songs other than "When You Wish Upon A Star" and "Air"...
- Wait, didn't you hear what I said? - What?
You know, I will stop playing violin at the end of this year.
No, no, but... but... but...
...it's possible for you to continue playing violin though you stop taking lessons.
You've bought a violin anyway.
Ah, I know. Let's put it on hold for now.
But once I discuss it with Yukie-san again, we'll decide on the songs.
Is it okay for you?
- That's up to you. - Then, then, then, about the difficulty level...
...and also the song choice, I'll ask your opinion too. Is it okay?
Aren't you just gradually asking me to join too?
I don't want to do it without you, Rihito-kun.
Well then... let's put it on hold for now.
Okay. Here. I'll tell Yukie-san about that.
Well, seems like it's tough for her recently. She has to go to the hospital everyday.
- Hey, did I say anything? - Hmm?
In our wrap-up party before.
It's my first time getting so drunk like that.
I just can't remember anything.
Well, nothing. You didn't do anything weird~
I see. Glad to hear that.
You know, it would be bad if I did something weird to you, Yaeko-san.
- What do you mean by weird? - Well, that's...
Because I can't remember anything.
What?
Well... yeah.
It's true that you were horrible when you get drunk~
But you just said I didn't do anything weird.
Well, well. Alcohol is indeed scary, huh?
Thank God he didn't remember. Thank God!
- Ah! - What?
I failed again in job hunting. It's from where I was interviewed today.
Ah, don't worry, things will work out.
How irresponsible.
You'll know the fear of job hunting in 2 years time.
Picking a fight with sober face, huh? What about going for a drink? But I've got no money.
Asking an unemployed to treat you, are you a demon?
Well, I know a chicken skewer shop which is kind even to unemployed people.
What's that?
You need to renovate the house.
Hmm... First, we need to get the nursing care authorization.
You're right.
I've made such request beforehand.
Next week, I think an authorized examiner will come for a visit.
You do it well.
- It's reversed now. - Hmm?
Until not so long ago...
...I was the one who put your shoes on.
How is the other leg? Slowly put it down.
- Okay, okay, okay. - I've opened it.
You're heavy.
It's okay... I'm behind you.
- I hate this... - I'll lift up your leg.
- Don't cry, Grandma. - You'll be okay.
The hospital said that you'd be fine if you worked hard with the rehabilitation, right?
Working hard isn't my thing.
We should just move her bedroom downstairs.
- I've told you that. - We can't.
Going up and down the stairs is also important for her rehabilitation.
Though it's a bit difficult, her room should remain upstairs.
The care manager have told us so.
- There's handrail too. - But...
...someone has to help her every time she uses the stairs.
- Can you do that? - I'll do it if I have to.
Enough with that. Just send me to the hospital.
I'm just a burden after all, right?
I never thought I would become like this.
It's totally okay. We will hire a helper too, right?
This is not a big deal at all. Here, Mom.
Don't force yourself like that.
I'm not forcing myself.
What about erasing this "Music related" in your desired job condition?
Why is it?
If we erase this "music related" part, we can recommend...
...more places which will likely hire you.
Ah... well, that might be true.
But if I'm going to find a new job...
...I want to be able to proudly say that I like that job.
Kogure-san.
Do you know how many music-college graduates...
...who can't have jobs in music even though they want to?
Well, I understand.
Please erase that "music related" condition.
Excuse me.
Huh?
What's wrong? Calling me like that, did something happen?
- Here, I bought something for Yae-chan too. - Thank you.
- Hmm, it's delicious. - Yeah.
Don't you feel cold? Are you okay?
Yeah. It's twins.
Hmm? What?
I went to the gynecologist to confirm the pregnancy.
- And I was told it's twins. - What? Wow! That's great!
- What should I do? - Huh?
It's still beyond my expectation.
Married then getting pregnant, I've thought about that.
But twins?
Well, you're right.
If I have two babies at once...
...I can't just get back to work so easily, right?
Have you told Ryosuke-san about this?
You know Ryo-chan. Just like usual, he said...
"Whoa, that's great! Twin kids are gonna be cute for sure!"
"I'm gonna show their pics to my customers."
Well... it's good that he's such a positive and cheerful hairstylist, right?
I wanted to be a beautician working in the center of Tokyo for my whole life.
That was my dream.
I've passed the state examination, found a place to work in.
When I came to Harajuku...
...I got like, "My dreams come true!".
I even made a gust pose. Lame, huh?
What should I do?
Can I go through this?
Yukie-san quits?
Yes, she just told me that she stopped taking lesson.
I... I heard nothing about that.
I'm sorry. I've thought of calling you to tell you directly about this...
...but then it's already the day of the lesson.
When will you be able to come back?
About a month later?
Hmm... I can't conclude that yet.
But you know...
...we're having a concert, right?
Ah, about that.
Sorry, but can I skip that?
Huh?
Skip... aren't you going to do it?
My mother-in-law has been discharged, so I have to take care of her at home.
If I do that...
...I will have my hands full.
If you can't leave your house, I'll go to your house instead, Yukie-san.
We can discuss and pick the songs together.
Well, thank you.
For the new songs...
...I'll teach you how to play it exactly like how Sensei teaches me.
Well, that might be really helpful.
That's why, let's hold the concert.
Well... but...
You can choose any date you want.
We haven't decided anything yet, anyway.
I want to play "Air on the G string" together with you, Yukie-san...
I don't have time for that now!
So... Sorry, Yaeko-chan.
I'm really sorry.
Once I calm down, I'll contact you again.
Give my regards to Rihito-kun too. Bye.
In the music class for adults, since everyone is a grown-up...
...it's not about what we will become in the future.
It doesn't matter whether we attend the class or not.
It's just something like that.
Am I...
...stupid?
Sorry?
If I could imagine how difficult Yukie-san's situation is now...
...normally I wouldn't give this to her, right?
To simply put it...
...I'm so stupid, right?
You asked so...
...just because you want to be told, "It's not like that".
Do you just want to be spoiled?
If so, let me answer appropriately. It's not like that.
Well, first, why did you come up with such question?
I need to hear the whole story.
If I don't know the details of your story...
...I can't give any proper answer.
- Recently, I heard that my cousin is pregnant with twins. - Huh?
She is an easygoing person...
...but she's actually very proud of her job.
Now she's wavering and feels really anxious about that.
- Um... - Then...
...at Hello Work, I put "music related" in my desired job condition.
But their staff told me, "It's impossible".
But in my previous job interview...
...I said things like, "Music has saved me".
While I've just learned violin a little bit for 6 months.
Wait a second.
There are too many leaps in your story and I just can't follow it.
You need to put everything in proper order so your listener can...
I know that! But please just listen.
Now I can't talk to anyone but you, Rihito-kun.
Then, first, let's order something.
Hmm. Somehow I'm started to get familiar with this taste.
- So? - Rihito-kun...
...why do you want to become a physiotherapist?
Huh?
What the... Why do you suddenly talk about that?
- It's okay, right? Just tell me. - No way.
To say things like, "I did long distance before"...
- ...is kinda gross, right? - You did long distance?
- I didn't. - Track and field club?
Enough about me, okay? Back to your problem now.
Do you think...
...it's still not too late for me to start looking for...
...something I want to do from now on?
You asked so just because you want me...
...to tell you, "It's not too late", right?
If so, let me say that: it's not too late.
I understand! What's with you?
I don't get what you're talking about. Well, just a little bit though.
I'm jealous.
I know it's totally no good to feel jealous toward someone like Yukie-san...
...who is currently in such difficult situation.
But even though it's difficult, she can still accept it.
Because for Yukie-san, her family is important. It's something she can't give up.
Why can everyone find something precious...
...or something they can't give up...
...or something they want to achieve?
Or someone they love.
But actually, it's the toughest when you can't find anything...
...you can be excited about.
But still, you have to live on, right?
How uncool.
Huh?
Everyone is just like that, you know.
Without expressing what they think in words, they just live on plainly.
I understand that it happens to most people too.
Not being able to find what you're excited about...
...it actually doesn't matter, right?
Wait, are you drunk already?
Ah!
If you think you should find a job, then go for a job hunting.
If you think you should find a lover, then go for marriage hunting or join online dating app or else.
By doing so, you'll find them properly. An appropriate thing...
...is something like that.
Is it... something like that?
You'll know if you look around, right?
Don't you have any friend, Yaeko-san?
Telling your pitiful story to a university student though you're almost 30.
How lonely is that. Wait, what?
Are you being disliked? It's because you have annoying personality.
Many things happened so it becomes hard for me to talk about it.
You know, when you become an adult, you'll have fewer friends.
You've got sharp tongue, a sadist who laughs a lot when gets drunk.
Give it to me. Let me drink too!
Look, you're mad!
"Yukie-san."
"I'm really sorry to bother you while you're in such difficult situation."
"I didn't think properly..."
"...about your problem, Yukie-san."
"Please don't mind about the concert."
"Please take a good care of your health..."
"...so you won't get sick or collapsed."
"Thank you. I'm sorry too."
"Let's do our best!"
I wonder if Yukie-san...
...considers me as her friend?
"Joshuu Health Science University"
If you sleep in such place, you'll be buried under dry leaves before long.
Good, since I want to have a nap without being discovered by anyone.
Rihito-kun, do you have second shift today?
Everyone in that shop is really nice. The work is quite easy too.
And the manager is a nice person too.
Yeah.
Is it so bothersome for you to talk to me?
Ah~ You don't say anything.
But I guess that's better than a 'yes'.
- "Air on the G string". - Huh?
I listened to it.
Sorry, I went there with Ko-chan because I wanted to know.
But you were so cool, Rihito-kun.
Violin is good, huh?
I've quit.
- Really? - There's no point of continuing it.
Is it about that Sensei?
But it can't be helped. She likes someone else anyway.
What?
Ah, he talks.
There's no way he could talk. He's still 3 months old.
But he's really talking.
- Hiro-kun, you just talked, right? - Really?
Then Hiro-kun might be a genius~ He's so cute~
Ah, Rihito-kun. Sorry, are we too noisy?
- Ah, no. - Hey, children are indeed amazing.
He can talk already.
I've told you he couldn't. Right?
- You talk, right? - You don't~
Ah, you should get changed. It's time for Hiro-kun to sleep.
- Hiro-kun, you're sleepy, right? - I'll take a bath then~
See you later, Hiro-kun.
You're so cute~ I love you~
Hmm?
What is it?
Um... it's about Mao-san.
Ah.
Does she have someone? I mean...
Well, she does, right?
I felt so.
To be honest, I'm relieved to know that.
You must be.
You too. Just stop it, okay?
I've stopped. Even without you telling me.
- Can you change your clothes by yourself? - Yes, I can.
Um, well, that's...
What about your bathroom activity?
Of course I can do that too.
Um... Mom...
Grandma likes to show off anyway.
It makes me worried that she didn't tell the truth.
Thank you.
"Good day, how are you?"
"Today is the last lesson day with Yukie-san and Rihito-kun."
"I know very well if you're busy..."
"...but if you can possibly spare a little bit of your time..."
"...to show up at the lesson, I will be very happy."
"Of course, you shouldn't force yourself!"
"Thank you for contacting me."
"But I can't go out at night now."
"That's why, maybe not today."
"Please give my regards to Mao-sensei."
"Rihito-kun, though you stop taking lesson, you should continue playing violin!"
"I'm not coming too."
What?
What's with you, huh?
That should be my line.
What day is today?
It's the day of our last lesson.
Why did you say that you're not coming? Struggling in vain until the end...
Haven't you got over it already?
Anyway, please stop coming to my house every time you want to talk like this.
You're not an primary school student living around here.
Did anything happen?
You're too easy too read. Geez, just be honest.
Mao-san.
Seems like there's a guy she might want to date.
I don't think their relationship is already that far, but...
At the moment when I know that she has such person...
...somehow, in all of sudden...
...the fact that I was rejected came stabbing me for real.
I think if I see Mao-san's face today, I'll surely ask her about that.
"Who is he?" or "What kind of person is he?".
Then I'll say unnecessary things like, "Don't go out with such guy".
I'm sure she'll feel annoyed even more.
This is the worst...
It was truly a mistake to take the violin lesson.
Thinking that using violin...
...I can connect myself with Mao-san... how funny.
Even though I've given up...
Ever since the first time we met, all the time...
...I knew that for her, I'm nothing but a kid 8 years younger than her.
I knew that in my head.
Still, I confessed and got rejected.
But it still haunts me on and on.
How uncool.
- Huh? - Why are you tearing your hair out alone...
...and making a face as if you're the only one who suffers a painful love story?
Of course it will keep haunting you.
I've told you that you wouldn't be able to move either backward and forward, right?
You should just give up.
If it haunts you that much, then don't try to work that out.
Just stop being so stressed and displaying your weakness like this.
For the last time, attend her lesson properly...
...and determined yourself to at least tell her...
- ..."Can we meet up outside the lesson next time?". - But...
You know, I've registered on a match-making site.
- Sorry? - Now...
...not only job hunting, I'll also go for marriage hunting.
- Huh? Why? - You've told me, right?
"Just go for both job and marriage hunting," you said.
Well... I said that, but...
Immediately on the next Saturday, I'll attend a match-making party.
I'm doing my best now, you know.
I'm not giving up. Not on anything.
"Ha, ha, ha"?
Yaeko-san.
You're amazing.
It's because I've got a lot of nerve~
Well then, let's go. Get your violin.
- Come on. Get your violin. - I know, I know.
No, it's definitely impossible. I can't say it.
- Why not? Just say it. - But you know...
Who is it, huh? You know, the one Sensei...
- Ah, the one she might want to date? - No, wait...
Glad to see you both coming.
Look.
- Ah... Yukie-san! - Tami said...
..."I would take care of Grandma, so you can go".
But I can't attend the lesson, because Tami can't help her going to the toilet.
But...
But for now, I just want to see you both.
I'm sorry.
It's nice, isn't it?
For the last time, all of you can come.
Sensei, I'm really sorry for stopping halfway like this.
It's okay.
I just want to tell you this.
I... well, I...
I went through a lot... Well, I am now, but half a year ago too.
I can't tell you the details but... I went through a lot.
I'm sorry!
I'm off.
- Hey. - Hmm?
I want to try this.
Well, I know I'm not the only one who have gone through a lot.
In this class...
...I learned violin from Mao-sensei.
Together with Yaeko-chan and Rihito-kun...
...I practiced so hard.
I really enjoyed all the time we spent talking about various things.
I'm really glad I came here.
I...
...was saved by this place.
Even though I can't come for a while after this...
...I will come here again for sure.
Please keep practicing violin at home, okay?
Oh my, I haven't touched it at all recently.
- But I will do it. - Okay.
Ah, I have to go now.
Yaeko-chan.
See you again.
Yeah.
Rihito-kun, let's do this again someday.
Yeah.
Well then.
Thank you for all these times.
Thanks for the meal. Merry Christmas!
By the way, in the end you didn't say anything to Sensei.
Even though it's our last lesson.
There's no way I could tell her in such situation.
Ah, today Kitagawa-san stole the spotlight.
After that, no matter what I said, it would cause no impact, right?
Right. Ah, but I'm so glad about Yukie-san~
I was about to cry at the end~
I think she's the most realistic person among us.
Yeah, that's true.
Ah, I will do my best too~
Hmm? In the marriage hunting?
In the job hunting.
Ah, among my brother's friends...
...there's a guy who's smart, having good personality, steady income, and also handsome.
Huh? That's perfect, isn't it?
- I will NEVER introduce him to you. - Why? Do it!
- No way. - Ah, I know.
It makes you frustrated to see me happy, right?
Nope. To think it carefully...
...having to talk to someone like Yaeko-san...
...who has eccentric thinking pattern everyday is like a penance.
It will be pitiful for my brother's friend.
Sorry but it's not that I'm eccentric.
I'm just quick-witted.
Moreover, can you find someone who enjoys...
...tricky conversation like this anywhere? Anywhere under this sky?
Ah, it will be great if you can get married this time.
Don't say "this time"!
Well, you should get a job first before getting married.
No, no. Perhaps I'll meet a wonderful man...
...and quickly get married then~
If so, at the wedding after-party, I'll let you play violin, Rihito-kun.
I play the violin? Play what? "Air"?
Yeah. "Air".
Geez, a fool's memory only sticks on one thing, huh?
- But it's okay being a fool. - Who's a fool? Which of us is a fool?
- It's you, right? - It's okay. Whichever is fine.
Whichever is fine, huh~
Well then, I have to leave.
Yeah, see you.
Good luck on the marriage hunting.
Job hunting, okay?
Bye.
- Hey. - Huh?
Good luck too.
About Mao-sensei, well...
...I guess it's not totally impossible.
How painful.
Bye.
Yeah.
Don't hold my hand like that when you don't even remember that.
Why is "Air" playing inside my head?
It should be "Jingle Bells" now, right?
It's enough as long as we could enjoy it. That's what violin class for adult is all about.
But...
It was truly a mistake to take the violin lesson.
I don't want you to think that way.
That's wrong. Our music...
...is supposed to be something else.
Damn you, Bach.
Why did you create such a uselessly emotional song?
It can't be a love song.
I think it's better to narrow it down...
2 months later
...to housing or interior design related job like the one I previously did.
Somehow, I'm pretty confident about my work experience.
I worked in that field around 4 years anyway.
You're doing well, Kogure-san.
Perhaps you can get a new job soon.
- Ah, really? - Yeah.
- Let me search it for you. - Okay.
Let's live properly.
At least, to the extent that I can live a decent life on my own.
Kogure-san, you have indeed...
...become better than anyone else in the class.
Do you want to move to higher level class?
But I'm fine with your class, Mao-sensei.
I started this because I liked your violin anyway.
Ah... I'm happy to hear that.
Then, when Kitagawa-san is back...
...let's create a class for you two.
- Okay. - Yes.
- Um... - Yes?
No, um... um...
Sometimes Rihito-kun contacts me.
Ah... I see.
What about you? Didn't he contact you?
Well, that's...
I've got nothing to do with a university student, anyway.
- Thanks for today. - Thank you for today.
Spring is coming.
Season is changing.
And people are moving on.
I have forgotten things in my past too.
Yaeko?
Or so... it should be.