I am 65 years old woman without any relatives, Kisaragi Sumi who
by the power of Rei-san, Bakeneko from the cursed folding screen
rejuvenated to twenty years old girl
and now in the midst of redoing my youth.
By all means, I want to save Mashiro-kun.
Please tell me what I should do to save Mashiro-kun.
I... love you very much.
But, those miraculous days has come to an end.
For the sake of saving the life of Mashiro-kun who is diagnosed with life-threatening illness,
I choose to return to my original 65 years old form
telling all the secrets
and said my farewell to Mashiro-kun.
But, on my 66 years old birthday...
I will rejuvenate you once again.
- Rei-san's life will be... - This...
...is my wish.
Once I got rejuvenated once again, Rei-san disappear.
About the rest of classes and job hunting period,
I'll do my best on everything.
Because that is the least thing I could do to show my gratitude to Rei-san.
You see, I've decided to study abroad in Britain.
Sumire,
do your best for job hunting.
I will.
Since then, 5 years have passed.
That was unbelievable, huh? Your mistake, yesterday?
Yes.
There are mistake that can and can't be helped, you know?
Yes.
Don't just say "yes, yes," to me!
You already here for three years and you still act like a newbie.
Yes.
I am terribly sorry.
- That other day, too, you... - Kisaragi.
It'll be bad if you don't start with meeting preparation for the poster, right?
- Eh? Well, um... - That's okay, right, Chief?
We can't make the other work going late.
- Well... - Okay, that's it.
Come on, Kisaragi.
Um, senpai,
- there's still time for the meeting... - Come on, now.
You need to shape up to deal with the Chief's preaching habit,
and carry on with it.
- Oh, Kōno-senpai. - What?
- Your coat's button. - Eh?
Damn, I'm going out after this.
I'll fix it. It will be done in a minute.
You see,
you're bad at remembering your job and act up, but you're really good at this kind of stuff.
You're not a housewife mother, you know?
- It's done. - You're fast!
I'll start with the meeting preparation now.
Thank you.
Rei-san,
right now, I'm living the second life you gave me to the fullest.
- What do you think, Kisaragi? - I thought the same.
After graduation, this is my third year working on my first choice company.
My actual age is now 70 years old.
Likewise, my ability to learn things quick like the younger ones haven't improved,
but one by one, I'm doing what I am able to do,
somehow or another, I managed to hang on.
I'm home.
Ah, I'm sorry, Juri-chan. I'm coming home late again, today.
Barely safe so far, huh?
Good work, until this late of night.
Rei-san?
You're back?
You really work hard.
Of course, I am.
Because Rei-san gave me one more chance in this.
That's the spirit.
Then my role is already over.
Please, wait!
Rei-san?
Rei-san!!
A dream...?
Rei-san...
for real, where are you now?
As usual, one finger typing. I appreciate your effort.
Soon, I'll be the fastest person who typed like this around the world.
That's a nice one.
Then, make sure you finished up before the regular work time is over.
Eh? Before regular work time...
Is there anything else I need to do today?
Goukon. My friend set us up, 4 to 4.
(Goukon: a group date)
I was forced to, just saying.
Eeeh?
No way, no way. Goukon is...
What are you saying? You should be going.
Since college you never had any boyfriend for 5 years, unbelievable.
Well, even if you say so...
I... at night I need to get home as soon as possible.
Ah, take care of your grandma? That's hard, huh?
That's why I asked to start this at 7 sharp.
F-o-r y-o-u-r s-a-k-e.
W-well...
Don't tell me, Kisaragi,
you haven't forget about your college boyfriend?
S-stop saying that, senpai.
But isn't it weird?
A 25 years old girl, wearing this dull colored suit everyday,
don't have any interest in fashion and man,
if you're stop working now, you'd be called a granny.
The truth is I am in a retirement period.
I really don't have any interest in...
Y-you should ask someone else...
In our company, only I and Kisaragi who is left without a boyfriend!
I-I-I'm going.
This way, please.
The others are waiting for you right there.
- Good evening. - Good evening, sorry we're late.
Well, the truth is two of us aren't here, either.
Is that so.
Please, sit.
For now, let's order some drink.
Eh, let's see...
- I get Umeshu Soda, please. - Grapefruit Sour!
(both are alcoholic beverages)
- Beer for me. - Ah, for me too.
You? What would you like?
Eh? Ah...
E-eh, hot tea, please.
Tea?
Eh, so Kisaragi isn't the drinking-type?
Sorry, I didn't notice.
Excuse me.
Both of them today is high quality, make sure you keep the spirit up!
Senpai, you're awesome. You can type without looking!
I... got... it.
But, I wonder how I can keep the spirit up?
Cheers!
- Great! - It's good.
Well, the other two haven't arrived yet, for now, let's start with introduction.
Okay then, let me start.
Kono Yukiko, working for Lake Film on advertising department.
Yo, Kono-senpai!
(she tries to liven up the atmosphere in an old way lol)
My hobby is... well, as expected from my job, watching movies and...
trying new cafes on my day off.
Senpai, the best in Japan!!
(this is another try, too lol)
Kisaragi?
Eh? Are you drunk already?
- Eh, it's not... - Kouhai-chan is an interesting person, huh?
- That's true, this girl is very amusing. - I can see that.
But she's also a bit weird. Like she was coming out of TV or something.
Damn you, be quite!
Oh my, keeping the spirit up is really hard.
- Welcome. - Excuse me, someone should be waiting for us.
I got sleepy after drinking some alcohol.
As expected, this kind of thing doesn't suit me.
Are you okay, Kisaragi?
- I'm going to the toilet for a minute. - Okay.
Are you okay?
I'm alright, thank you.
Kisaragi-san, right?
What are you doing here?
Oi.
- You're late. - Sorry.
- Tsuji, here, here. - Excuse me.
Tsuji Kento, 25 years old. I'm working as magazine editor.
- Hee. - Yup, then...
I'm Mashiro. I'm a high school teacher.
- What subjects do you teach? - English.
Back then our company held a training program in Britain,
and we get to know Mashiro who was studying aboard there.
That's right. Then, since he's coming back here,
sometimes together with Tsuji who was his college friend, we go drink together.
That's right.
The three of us were in the same special class at Tsubakioka University.
- Three of us? - Eh?
Who is the other one?
Well, of course it was me, Mashiro, and Kisaragi-san.
Eh? Is that true, Kisaragi?
Well... yeah...
Long time no see.
To meet again in a situation like this, I'm pretty surprised.
Seriously? Why don't you say it.
Awesome. Never thought there is such a coincidence.
Then, how long it is since your last meeting?
About five years.
Since Mashiro-kun went to study abroad.
You see, I...
I've decided to study abroad in Britain.
- Around that long ago, huh? - Wait, wait.
We met at graduation ceremony, so it was around three years, right?
Ah, right.
- What kind of person is Kisaragi's boyfriend in college? - Wait...
- Please stop it, senpai. - It's okay! You never told me anything, anyway.
- How is he? - Well...
If it's about her boyfriend in college...
We don't know much about it.
Eh, but Tsuji-san seems to know something.
Well, the truth is...
I was about to say I was her boyfriend, too bad.
Eh, what's with you two.
Shared the same class with a cute girl like Kisaragi-san but no one make a move?
It's not like that.
- Right, Mashiro? - Yeah.
Well, let's change topic, how is Mashiro and Tsuji looked like back then, Kisaragi-san?
Mashiro-kun was...
someone who always tries so hard to be sincere,
and understand about other people's pain.
That's why he is loved by all of us in class.
Always try his hardest,
very sincere,
and understand the pain of others.
You are repeating your words, now.
Kisaragi, you just drank my shōchū.
(Shōchū: Japanese clear distilled spirit similar to vodka.)
Ah, I'm sorry.
Eh, but this shōchū thing tasted good.
Are you okay?
Anyway Mashiro, were you really that cool?
No, it's nothing like that.
Kisaragi-san is a good person who never said bad things about others.
Kisaragi-san.
Kisaragi-san, how about me?
Ah, Tsuji-kun was...
a really easy going person.
- Like a normal student. - Okay!
That was plain compared to Mashiro's good impression.
Okay, okay, stop it.
Let's stop with the nostalgic talk, this is not a reunion.
Okay.
Mashiro, let's switch seat.
- Okay, seat shuffle. - That's good.
Now, let's drink some more, Kisaragi-chan.
Kisaragi-san... eh?
It's been five years so it can't be helped.
But...
talking like there's nothing between us,
is a bit sad, isn't it?
- Another glass, please. - Right away!
From now on, I will work hard.
I pleaded for your guidance and support. Please take care of me!
Hey, hey, Kisaragi-chan.
My friend is a comedian, next time let's watch the live performance together.
Ah, a live performance?
He's really good.
Ah, wait. This is my song.
You okay?
I'm fine.
- I'm really, really fine. - It's not that.
It'll be eleven o'clock, soon.
Eleven o'clock?
Ah, eleven o'clock!
It's bad. I need to... ugh, I feel bad...
Let's go.
Oi, Mashiro.
What 're you doing?
Gonna take Kisaragi-chan for yourself?
Oi, you shouldn't get ahead of your senpai, you know?
Eh? So Mashiro is aiming for Kisaragi, huh?
No, she felt sick so I'll take her home.
- Then, I'll do... - Well, well, well.
It's okay, huh, senpai? Give me the mic.
Mashiro... you can forget about me...
Go for it, Mashiro!!
Kisaragi! Have fun!
That's good. Go for it, Mashiro. That's it.
It's okay, I can go home by myself.
I'll take you home.
I'll be using taxi home so, it's really...
Is that...
Are you okay?
Mashiro-kun, I...
Mashiro-kun, this place is...
My house.
It's closer here.
Here, have some water.
Mashiro-kun, I'm sorry.
- I... - You can rest here.
Seems like you're not in a good condition, today.
If you feel any pain, I'll take you to the hospital.
We can't do that. I am like this...
I'll be in the living room. If you need anything, just call me.
That way, you can relax and get some sleep.
Despite of Mashiro-kun's kindness,
I can't help but feel a bit scared.
For me, everything that happened five years ago are my precious memories.
But maybe for Mashiro-kun,
it's not a good thing to remember.
On top of that,
he saw this appearance of mine, now.
Ah, that's right.
This is Mashiro-kun's...
This is bad.
I've been a nuisance for Mashiro-kun.
Even though I'm a 70 years old, what a shame.
Um...
Mashiro-kun?
Hm?
Oh, morning.
You woke up, already.
I-I'm deeply sorry to have you troubled.
It's okay.
More importantly, did you feel better?
I'm lack of sleep lately, so...
I'm really sorry.
It's not a big deal.
At least let me do something to apologize.
I'll go wash this cup.
It's okay, you don't have to do that. I don't want you to be sick again.
I'm fine now.
Is there anything else I need to...
This...
is something I made.
You made this... for me?
It's amazing.
Thank you.
Ah, this is... well...
I... better go home now.
I'll take you.
- The road to station is a bit confusing... - I'm okay.
Sorry to bother you.
I'm sorry, Juri-chan. I'll prepare your food immediately.
I have to hurry and change my clothes.
White day present. As return and thank you gift for the pen case.
Somehow I want to give something that has form.
So he still keeping it...
my handmade pen case.
I'm going to be late. Oh, my.
Hm.
A sleepover at Mashiro's place after five years?
Wait, nothing happened between us you know.
Mashiro-kun just worried about my bad condition.
You don't have to be that defensive.
Sorry.
But, to meet again in a situation like that...
how do I explain... it's hard to organize my own feelings.
Isn't that means...
that Sumire is still in love with Mashiro, kinda feel?
That's not...
Since, I'm the one who break everything up with Mashiro-kun one-sidedly.
It's too late, now.
Since you said that...
You haven't told me the reason why you stop seeing each other five years ago.
You will back to your original form, you know? To your 65 years old form.
The truth is I...
...am a 65 years old granny.
Well... it's already over, so...
I don't think so.
Eh?
As for Mashiro, I think he's still in love with you, Sumire.
Five years already passed.
I'm sure, memories are all we have left.
Since we were living our separate lives, now.
- Sumire-chaaan! - Eh? Eh?!
- Listen to me! - Wh-what is it, Ogura-san?
I've been holding myself up until now but today is THIS and THAT and I get the hell out!
My husband dare to said "give me a break" to me!
"Watching drama and movie all day long, why don't you at least cook something!" he said.
In short, a couple quarrel.
That's when I saw Sumire-chan coming home.
B-but, I'm sure your husband is worried about you.
Aren't you better go home...
He's a husband, better make him worried once in a while.
That, is also a technique to deal with love affairs.
I've heard from Rei-san before.
Sumire-chan have tons of old movies collection.
Take them out. I'm going to look.
Eh, but... what are you looking...
Today, let's watch movies together 'till morning, okay??
Ah, I'm going to change into pajamas, now!
Ogura-san... planning to stay here tonight?!
Yes?
Sorry to bother you late at night. It's Ogura from next door.
Um, is my wife here?
- Ah, Ogura-san is... well... - Ah!
She's here, right?
Well...
What? Why did you come?
You... give it a rest, already.
This late at night, lingering into other people's house...
Stop causing trouble.
I'm not causing any trouble, right, Sumire-chan?
- Eh... - She is, right?
- Of course not, right, Sumire-chan?? - Ah, it's... um...
I wonder how long this silence will continue...
This actress...
...she looks just like you.
Even if you flatter me, I will not be deceived.
No.
Since we were young,
when we saw this movie together, I always thought so.
You too.
You were just like this male protagonist.
Manly... and dignified...
It's still the same.
Even now, you are beautiful.
Being married to you, no matter how many years passed,
that feelings will never changes.
My dear...
Well then, Sumire-chan, good night.
- Good night. - Thanks.
What was that, eh, Juri-chan?
But...
I'm a bit jealous.
No matter how many years passed,
being close and keep an unchanged feelings,
I can't even imagine that kind of thing.
M-mashiro-kun?
Um...
Yes?
It's Mashiro.
Thank goodness, you didn't change your phone number.
It's been five years, I'm a bit worried.
Thanks for yesterday.
Are you feel better, now?
Yes.
I've been a nuisance for you yesterday and this morning,
I'm really sorry.
I just realized when I got home,
it seems you forgot your name card holder here.
Eh?
I was in a hurry this morning, it must have been dropped.
I want to give it back... are you free tomorrow?
T-tomorrow?
As for Mashiro, I think he's still in love with you, Sumire.
That... Mashiro-kun never said anything like that.
Don't think of something strange.
I don't even know what kind of face I should put when I met him.
Why did you close your eyes? Feeling unwell again?
No, I'm just thinking about something.
I'm sorry.
Sorry about the other night.
I hid the fact that we were dating.
Oh, it's nothing.
To meet in a situation like that must be inconvenient to Mashiro-kun.
It's not like that.
I don't want Sumire to be teased in a situation like that.
Mashiro-kun...
Rather than Kisaragi-san,
he called me Sumire, just now.
I...
Ah! I found you, Yuusei!
Kurihara?
What are you doing? Why are you in a place like this?
Nothing.
Hey, who is this woman?
It doesn't matter, go home now.
Eh, don't wanna.
- Why is Yuusei so cold today? - Don't call your teacher by name.
Ah, this girl is one of the student I'm in charged with.
I see.
Sorry, for the time being I'll take her to nearest station.
I understand.
Then, I'll be waiting around there.
Okay, I'll be back soon.
Let's walk, Kurihara.
Yay, I have a date with Yuusei.
What are you saying?
Said something weird again, I'll call your parents and ask them to come pick you up.
How do I put it... what a kid.
- Sorry, it took longer. - It's okay.
Anyway, it seems hard being a teacher.
That Kurihara is a bit elusive.
Sometimes, she randomly appeared. I don't know what I should do.
A bit elusive and randomly appeared,
then she is just like...
No, it's nothing.
You see,
It's about Rei-san...
Rei-san?!
Sumire?
Rei-san?!
Sumire?
Wait!
You are...
Rei-san?
Sumire?
Are you okay?
I'm sorry.
I might see him.
Rei-san.
Where did you see him?
Let's go there.
He was going inside this building.
Somehow, there's something different about him.
This is a huge building, isn't it?
Let's ask someone.
Rei-san?
You are Rei-san... right?
Um...
Long time no see, Sumire-sama.
Mashiro-sama doesn't changed much, either.
You are the real Rei-san, right?
I'm sorry but I have a plan somewhere else.
If you have any business with me, please make an appointment on later dates.
What was that?!
I always worried about you, you know?
You were gone for five years and not even leave a single word.
Me and Juri-chan always think whether Rei-san are save or not.
Sumire...
Please tell me.
Why did you disappear?
Why this whole five years you never...
I can't answer it here.
Anyway, there is something that we can't talk in front of Mashiro-sama, right?
Because you are no longer related to us.
- I... - Please leave.
I wonder what that means?
There's no doubt that he is Rei-san, I'm sure.
I don't understand... anything...
Anyway, let's talk about what we better do for...
Kurihara?
Don't get too close to Yuusei.
Eh, well...
We are not in that kind of relationship.
We were classmates back in college,
and we just met again after awhile.
That's all?
Really, really, that's all?
We were dating, before.
Huh?
Nope, nope, it's impossible.
However I look at it, you look like an Auntie.
Maybe his friend's sister?
Too, dull. You don't look the same age as Yuusei.
Instead, you look waaay much older.
Oi, that's enough.
That might be it.
But, this is me.
Hee, you're full of confidence, huh?
It's not really a confidence, though.
You have enough already, haven't you?
I'll take you home.
I'm really sorry.
I'll make up for today some other time.
Please don't let it bother you.
You even accompany me to this place, already.
Ah, right. The name card holder...
Ah, right. I almost forgot the most important thing.
What am I doing?
- It's okay. - Sorry.
Here.
Thank you for everything today.
Well then, see you.
Let's go, Kurihara.
What is wrong with you, Rei-san?
- Going to location, Kisaragi? - Yes, I'll be going now.
Since it's climax, there might be some photo session.
Once it's over, you may go home directly.
I understand. Thank you very much.
- Then, go for it. - Okay.
Well, on the way home, I'll go to Rei-san's place again.
You are from yesterday...
What are you doing in a place like this? It's still school period, right?
Today is our school anniversary.
Really?
- I'll call Mashiro-kun to... - No, don't!
Your name... is Kurihara-san, right?
Kurihara Tomoka.
Do you need something from me?
Please tell me.
Eh?
Please tell me how to make Yuusei fall in love.
An ex-girlfriend like you should know his type the best.
That's why I'm trying to get closer to you, today.
Is it true that you're going to marry Yusuke?
Who told you, that?
- Every... - Cut!
- One more time, please. - One more time!
Is it okay, Kisaragi-san?
To bring an outsider, here.
She promised that she'll only lurk around from a distance.
Until I know what to do, I'll let her do as she pleased.
But I can't make him worried, better tell Mashiro-kun about this.
I am with Kurihara Tomoka-san.
We're at the filming site until evening.
If you finished with work, please call.
That girl!
Cut! Cut!
Gou-san, are you okay?
- Here's some candy. - Thank you, Kisaragi-san.
Please, take care.
Thank you for the hard work. Here's some wet towel.
- As expected of Sumire-chan. - Here, please.
Good work, today.
- Here. - Thank you, Kisaragi-san.
Welcome.
Here for you.
- Good work, here. - Thanks.
- Would you like some? - Yup, thank you.
Tomoka-chan, here.
Lemon tea with honey and ginger.
Since it will warm your body, if you don't hate ginger...
I hate them.
I see.
Sorry.
Cut! Okay!
That's a wrap! Everyone, thank you for your hard work!
Thank you for the hard work.
Tomoka-chan!
Let's go back.
I'm done today. Let's go someplace warm.
It's fun being an adult, isn't it?
You don't have to go to school.
Something like ostracism,
or someone talking about you behind your back, is no longer there, right?
That's unfair!
Tomoka-chan...
Working on a field you like,
being loved by everyone,
and even if you broke up, you are still an important person to Yuusei.
You have everything, it's unfair!
Look at me, I don't have anything.
A gentle friend,
a great boyfriend,
I don't have anything to love.
I don't even know what I want to do.
That's why... it's...
It's okay.
You are going to be okay.
Sumire! Kurihara!
Mashiro-kun!
Thank goodness, you're safe.
I never ask for your help.
Kurihara!
What...?
Doing such a dangerous thing,
and doing something that may hurt yourself.
Meh!
Tomoka-chan...
You said that I have a lot of self-confidence,
and that I can get everything I want, right?
But...
It's not like that.
I also have something that I lost.
But...
That's why I'll work my hardest.
I can't stop doing my best on everything.
Because if I do,
I can't face myself.
You see, being young is...
a moment when you can't give up on anything,
you can do everything you want.
That's why,
please treasure yourself more.
I don't have anything else to say.
Though I am her teacher.
I really sorry about today.
Kurihara.
Your best feature is your honesty.
If you show that to everyone, I'm sure there will be some friends who understands you.
Make sure you come to school, tomorrow.
I will,
...sensei.
Thank you for today.
No, I didn't do anything special.
Sumire doesn't change at all.
Five years ago, you said the same to Kosaka and friends,
that, "Meh!" I mean.
Sumire doesn't change at all.
Five years ago, you said the same to Kosaka and friends,
that, "Meh!" I mean.
You're a university student already but still doing such a mean thing.
Meh!
'Meh!' she said...
Haven't your parents scolded you like that before? 'Meh!' like that.
Five years ago, I was...
laughed really hard to that "Meh!" thing.
Is that so?
I think it was the first impact Sumire gave me.
You strike people right head on.
When Yoshinogo stopped coming to classes, too,
you taking care of her.
You faced Kosaka and the others with resolute attitude.
I respect Sumire for those kind of things.
I wonder if that's the reason I became a teacher.
Like Sumire,
I want to be a teacher who can face the students directly.
That was my intention.
That's... somehow I...
Someday, I want to be able to touch other people's heart, too.
Like those who met Sumire,
and changed little by little.
I am also... one of them.
How do I say it...
Maybe, the me right now,
just like Tomoka-chan, I haven't been honest with myself.
Doing my hardest on work,
make sure that, the life Rei-san gave back to me as a chance,
to be filled with all the wonderful things.
But, I...
as expected, I'm not that strong.
Since I... am afraid of losing things again.
That's why I...
I think I can't hope to spend my time with someone important to me anymore.
That's why I...
From now on, I...
Mashiro-kun?
Sumire...
I want us to start over again.
We don't have much time left.
For me,
and for Sumire-sama.
I will accept everything.
I will accept everything about Sumire.
That's why...
Please marry me.
That was...
the first time on my 70 years of life,
the unexpectedly sudden,
proposal.