Coming.
Good morning.
Hasakura.
Hasakura who lives here.
Sorry, you are?
Sorry.
Hasakura has already moved.
Moved house?
Moved to where?
This...
Today is my wedding day.
The ceremony should start at ten and be there by eight.
Lt it already nine thirty am and I don't see Hasakura,
you expect me to attend the wedding alone.
Stop joking, why must l attend the ceremony alone?
Hasakura must be still sleeping, right?
Why don't he say so and shift the timing to noon?
Sleeping! He must be still sleeping.
Still sleeping. Must be still sleeping.
Not here...
Why is this so?
All the relatives have arrived.
Family members, and relatives from home town.
Because the wedding ceremony starts at ten.
From now...
Only left with thirty minutes.
Can you please don't speak?
Yes, where is Hasakura? Where has Hasakura gone to?
This... We don't communicate often.
So I'm not sure...
How worrying...
The ceremony is going to start at ten.
its already nine thirty...
And left with thirty minutes left so to speak.
I already said that just now.
Right, and who are you?
I... I'm Hasakura's roommate. Name is Sena.
And, Hasakura has moved already. So we are no longer roommates.
Please do not stare at me like that.
Its got nothing to do with me.
So... How? What should I do?
Right... l just thought of something...
Miss Minami... How do you know my name?
its written on this envelope...
Hey... Its better for me not to be here.
No... Please wait. Can you read the letter to me?
Never mind, I'll do it myself.
You do it. I'll do it myself. Never mind.
You will read it for me.
I'm afraid that my eyes will be shocked.
Why will the eyes be shocked?
It will burst due to anger, idiot.
It may be correct,
it's optimistic from a third party's view.
Please wait.
OK
That...
That' from the start?
No. Your attitude have been very serious since you entered.
Of course it's not very important.
Your situation now is critical.
But, your hand...
I'm going to read it now.
Dear Minami.
Really sorry, Minami.
What a great heading.
No. What's next is even better...
OK.
l have fallen in love with another girl.
She is the type of girl who cannot live without me.
While you are the type of girl who can live on without me.
So, please forgive me for leaving without any notice.
I'm really sorry for canceling the wedding ceremony.
Enough! l have read finished.
Read finished? Correct.
I'm not a tortoise. Huh?
Long life...
Left with twenty minutes...
Do you have cigarettes?
Sorry, please use the ash tray. The ash is going to drop.
l just woke up.
Sorry.
Can I go and brush my teeth? Of course.
Can you give me another one?
Quite young.
No...
How old?
Four...
Teeth.
Please, go and brush your teeth.
Lighter. Placed here.
Sorry, I'm Minami.
Minami, is there anyone else?
I'll be done soon, you can use the toilet.
No...
l have just thought of something.
It's not new,
for a man to marry someone older than him now.
For example, Tanaka Hana... And that reporter...
Kondo Keiko.
Tankani...
Sako. Sako, Sako, correct.
So what?
Another ten minutes, my wedding ceremony will begin.
This ten minutes is enough for you to shower and do makeup.
Then? Then what?
Please marry me.
Spare me.
Sorry, I feel that... You are confused due to the shock.
Furthermore, I do not fit the role of the groom.
A lot of people have gathered, right?
Right...
I think you should go back to the church
and reconsider your next course of action.
And perhaps the groom
might be waiting for you instead.
Right...
It might be correct.
Sorry for just now.
Never mind, I'm going out soon too.
Going to work?
No, piano...
You play piano?
l have a piano competition today.
Competitions have different situations as well.
For me, a wedding without groom.
Might be the sadness and
most embarrassing day of my life.
While...
Sena.
Se?
Se... Na... Sena.
For Mr Sena, this competition.
Today might be the day you achieve your dream.
This... Not sure yet.
Bye.
Please wait.
You forgot your head dress.
Thank you.
Do you have money?
Money for taking cab.
The church is nearby. I ran here.
Your costume is messy... Wait.
Thank you.
I will surely return it.
There is no need for it.
Competition...
Work hard for the competition!
The bride is back...
Not at home.
Whats next? Back to Tokyo?
The car ran out of petrol.
And ran out of money as well.
Is that so?
Lets decide the winner.
Finished.
It has been awhile since we last met.
How are you?
Don't you recognized?
That time... All thanks to you.
Yes... That time.
Correct.
The feeling is totally different. Is that so?
You are... My name is Minami.
Miss Minami, what happened next?
I went back to the church, he was there.
As expected...
Correct, like what you said. Like what I said.
Correct.
Bye.
Mr Sena.
No, Sena, Sena.
l'm Minami.
If I got married, it would become Hasakura Minami.
Don't you know, Hasakura Minami.
Oh, manga.
Correct, manga.
How's today?
l just live nearby and came out for a walk. Walk the dog.
Walk the dog... Where is the dog?
l just left it... It might be there somewhere.
That... That should be my dog. Joy, Joy.
What breed is it?
S
Then... Bye bye.
See you then.
Coming.
Coming, coming. Who is it?
How are you?
What is it?
Returning the cab fare.
Why bother...
No, borrow means borrow.
I want...
You are having your meal?
No, going to start now.
Sorry. Never mind.
See you then. See you then.
What are you trying to do? I beg you.
What is the matter?
The most important request of my live.
That is why I asked you what is the matter? Can I move in?
Why? Why? You said why but not no, correct?
How to put it... Minami.
It is Minami, Minami.
Your name?
Yes, it's me, Minami. I beg you, please listen to the reason.
That is... What is it? It is luggage.
Luggage... Wait... Shoe...
Therefore? Therefore, I walk out on the apartment.
All the savings are used for the wedding,
all given to Hasakura.
After that?
Then he disappeared while my reputation
was tarnished. Worthless.
And after that?
I originally wanted to carry on renting the apartment.
But there is someone else who is waiting to move in.
Therefore I was chased out by the landlord.
And after that?
I thought of going to find my friend.
But she was married,
has a private apartment and a husband.
What to do with the luggage?
Please wait, I'm now deciding.
Deciding?
l was forced to bring the luggage
around while deciding where to go.
And decided to walk the dog here.
Something like that, only two people stay here anyway.
And looks like no female has stayed here before.
Who?
It is just a casual remark.
Can you don't make that grouchy expression?
Why don't you think about
my sufferings at the wedding ceremony?
Grandpa, grandma and my mum...
All crying, and perhaps my dad too...
Why don't you go back to your home town
since your mum is crying because of you.
Are you a Tokyo local? Yes.
That why you don't understand the conservative country people.
A girl being abandoned at the wedding is unwanted.
Ah, I know! This is called... What is done, cannot be undone.
Oh! its quitting after a messy start.
Check the idiom dictionary.
Miss. What do you want to do with the luggage?
Move it to the third level.
Light ones place here...
Correct, correct. Excellent...
Thank you. Thanks for all the hard work.
All done at last.
Hear this, only temporary, temporary, do you understand?
Yes, I'll move once I have money or a boyfriend
Don't worry.
I am not interested in guys younger than me.
I'll definitely not do anything to you.
I am also not interested in women older than me.
Okay.
Back to the topic. Being attractive is another matter.
Have I stepped on a landmine?
Don't you worry.
What does a brat know?
Wait. There is a note drawn here.
Therefore the first FA is not is FA. Is this FA.
| see.
Big brother. I don't like gloomy tunes.
Its not big brother. its teacher.
Come lets play together. Come. Painful.
Brat... Come here.
Can't catch. Teacher can't catch.
I can't catch it...
Keiku, how is your training?
Teacher, he just said that l was a brat.
What?
No, he improved a lot. Very creative, really.
I think I'm a genius pianist.
Teacher, I don't deserve such compliments.
Sorry, there is guest. Next?
Sorry, wait for me. Wait for me downstairs.
Unacceptable... Smile, smile.
Just like a bunch of idiots.
Luckily.
Senior found a place to settle.
There is no choice.
Your place, your boyfriend will be there.
Till now, can't care any more.
Can't imagine senior will have such matters.
Yes, the groom left at the wedding ceremony.
It will let man mature instantly.
Who did he left with?
The two of you. Finding trouble? Sit down!
Sorry!
He should have left with a younger woman.
Don't remind me of this, can?
Come, perform better. Look neater!
Okay!
Can start now.
Okay, everybody, follow me. Ready...
Drink, drink, drink, drink.
Drink!
What is that idiot doing, sit down!
Is that person pretty?
Still acceptable.
You are really lucky.
Is not the type I want.
Type?
Okay, why did you let her move in?
Should be to repay her.
Repay?
The girl who ran away with Hasakura,
is I who introduced them to each other.
You introduced?
Correct.
The lady works here and her appointment is a music...
Yugari.
How do you know?
I also want to chase her!
Teacher Sena, the student is ready.
Occasionally will return to university to play the piano.
Teacher Sasa is worried about you.
Already graduated.
Did not make it to the research center.
There is no place for anyone. I am afraid of loneliness.
Ryoko said that you've changed as well.
Bye bye.
Okay! Okay! Faster! Faster...
Faster!
Yes!
That guy said that it has got to do with the freedom car club.
Okay, as long as you like it, buy all of them.
Drink! Drink.
Momo!
Do we have to carry on like this?
Carry on like this?
A model who don't work.
Can only take minor roles in sales advertisement.
I had enough.
Senior, I got a good advertisement.
You are lying!
Its true.
There was an interview last month.
Senior did not went for it?
Oh, there is an age limit,
only those under twenty five can join.
That was when I got the job.
That's great.
Did my face freeze?
A little.
I say don't touch the piano. He will be angry.
I still have a lot of things to pack.
Airuton is not coming back?
Airuton?
The one staying with you!
Airuton Sena!
Why piano...
You are back.
Sorry to interrupt.
She is...
l'm Minami's junior. Momo.
You all play badminton?
Huh?
The senior and the junior.
That's not it! Playing badminton...
Playing Pachinko.
Five hundred dollars into fifty thousand.
Bet on the freedom car speed race.
Fifty thousand dollars into Five hundred thousand.
There is one, there will be two.
There is two, there will be three.
Back to Tokyo.
Will gamble again.
Target him?
Makes people shiver, stop fooling around.
Choberibo.
What did you say?
Extend your demon palm.
Not allowed. Not allowed. Absolutely no.
Then... This person? Should be can.
Why? Because I like.
l have to remind you, Momo.
This type of people are separated from the reality.
Of course. Being a husband is another matter.
What?
Because from birth till death,
don't know will be able to sleep with how many guys.
Senior. Huh?
The pants is too tight.
It stops the blood circulation.
People say from birth till death,
don't know how many meals can one have.
Therefore must choose to eat the best.
Same meaning.
Not the same.
Anyway, meeting with a good guy,
first will think of sleeping with him.
Listen to the elder's saying.
That's right.
What's it? Don't know what your brain contains.
There is a lot of pink images.
Pink images?
Momo's beauty.
Move it there.
Momo, do you have enough time?
Aren't you suppose to go and watch a concert?
No problem.
Carry the bottom.
its already five.
Lying!
I don't have time. Sorry.
Extend the demon hand.
Sorry.
This is not working.
You are a model?
Work.
That... Nothing really. Have you read AN, AN magazine?
AN AN? I'm not sure.
Not exactly wanting to be a model.
Only during student times... Was third in Miss Japan.
Was then spotted by a finance company.
Nothing to be proud of.
No. its worth it.
Should be all right. Thank you.
You said that you are entering a piano competition.
Are you a pianist?
Are you really a pianist?
Wow... Never came across one before.
Those characters seem to appear only on television or movie.
How is that lifestyle?
Not as interesting as imagined.
Occasionally other then having performances.
Normally is practicing piano at home or at school.
School? its university right.
No. It is the research center.
Wow!
Where did you say your performances will be held at?
If its at Tokyo. Normally its at the Sandorii concert hall.
I've heard about the place before.
I've a friend who is a classics fan.
She goes there often, but I've never been there.
Really great.
You are not bad either.
Thank you.
Today's menu is...
All. All?
Correct. Yes.
So cool.
Its easy when you have money.
its finally fixed.
Thank you so much.
An ice cold beer after work.
Thank you.
So perfect...
What is this? Great!
Something that brings back memories.
its produces sound after turning.
You will get a prize after putting in a hundred yen.
Hasakura is like a kid, ask likes weird stuff.
He plays it after drinking.
What an idiot, took such a big bunch.
Went out already?
She also went for such advertisement?
One thousand nine hundred and eighty yen.
Nojob better than that?
Don't always do supermarkets, mail-order jobs.
Today's work is also on a small shop.
For me.
I can still accept it even if! have to wear
more skimpily or even swim wear.
Take a look in the mirror, how old do you think you are!
You will never get the chance for that kind of assignment.
Weren't you supposed to get married earlier?
Ah! Miss Minami.
Back from your honeymoon?
Aren't you supposed to resign and get married?
Ah.
The pace of the twenty three year old...
You are back.
I'm back.
l was so worried when I didn't see you.
I'm teaching at the piano school that you recommended.
l'm managing with the paycheck. Thank you.
The enrollment numbers for our school is really too low.
It has nothing to do with the enrollment.
The problem lies with me.
No, you are a really outstanding student.
I am telling the truth.
Your fingers are steady and strong.
Your technique is also flawless, having adequate strength.
Except for one flaw. The lack of emotion.
Then the problem must lie in your ability to express.
l have been thinking. Is it because you are too shy?
It is like you are afraid to show your true feelings.
With regards to showing your true emotions
or letting go of your feelings
You have been too shy.
Em.
Oh yes, are the results for the piano competition out yet?
Not yet.
Your problem does not lie in your technique
but in the barrier that is between you and your audience.
I will not play the piano for the sake of any one.
Of course it is another matter during the times
when l was learning to play the piano.
But to play for an audience... no it has never happened before
There is a practice session
at the research center next month.
Do you want to try out?
No, forget it.
It came from the studio from the west.
It must be Ryoko.
She is only a second year student at the university
but is already the center of attention.
Compared to piano skills,
I admire her more for her confidence.
Warm, soothing, with a unique style.
How should I describe it?
It is like getting a bowl of hot soup
that is so hard to get in the winter.
I am leaving first.
Sena.
You must learn to demolish that wall.
Yes.
I am so sorry, Minami. lam so sorry...
I am back.
Oh you are back.
What are you doing?
That's because I don't have a table.
I am talking about these.
Wedding gifts, for the guests.
Didn't know what to do with them initially.
Didn't expect them to taste so good.
And they are pretty too.
So if you are planning to get married,
I am willing to give them to you for free.
It is still too soon for me.
Wait. Since we seldom get the chance
why don't you give it a try.
Hold this. I will open a bottle for you to try.
This one.
This is from the year of nineteen sixty-five.
Nineteen sixty-five? That's an expensive wine.
It is ridiculously expensive,
but who cares. Come, you shall open it.
Let's celebrate
So handsome, knows how to play piano. Women...
Hey, girlfriend? Come, say something about her...
I'm like a curious old lady.
Its better for you not to drink it.
Don't worry.
You will feel better once you finish drinking it.
All? This bottle.
And this bottle, that bottle, those as well... All!
Called Miss Ryoko.
Enough of looking.
Ryo ko.
Stop fooling. I know... Love, love.
Are the both of you seeing each other?
No...
Why? One sided love?
No, preparing to chase her.
Which part of her attracts you?
About a year ago.
During university in the music studio,
l was preparing to practice piano.
She was playing the piano and she said to me 'please'.
When she said 'please', it was so special.
When she said 'please'.
What?
Show it to me once. I don't understand.
Faster, faster, I want to see. What 'please'?
l was preparing to play the piano
while she was still playing it.
Ah! Please...
Okay. Wait. Show me that expression again.
l'll pretend as you, Sena.
Then I'll be Ryoko?
She was playing. Two visions meet together.
Ah, please...
It makes one's heart beat faster. Again, again.
That's how...
Again, play it again.
This part? That's how...
Enough, enough. Its only one 'please'.
That is really incredible.
Why were you smitten with her just because of a 'please'.
You talk too much, that's why
Have I stepped on a mine again?
No, but it's really like you.
Ha, it's a blackout. Ah, idiot.
Who are you calling?
No... nothing
Hello! Hello, still can't get through.
It has been cut off.
It must be Miss Ryoko.
It can't be.
That's right.
Since there is such a grand piano, why don't you play tune.
I do not play solo for anyone...
Does it matter?
Forget it, I am also a little drunk.
Do you know that I am born in nineteen sixty five.
Is that so?
Initially,
Hasakura intended to open it for
celebrating on our wedding night.
Just like the two of us now.
On my twenty seventh birthday,
my boyfriend and I broke up and l was alone.
And just when I thought that
I will be alone for the rest of my birthdays
I received a call from Hasakura at midnight.
At midnight?
It's the time that l was born.
The first thing he said was to wish you happy birthday
We started dating from then on.
Twenty eight, twenty nine, thirty.
On the day of these three birthdays
he would, at midnight, before any else.
wish me happy birthday.
| always thought that it would last forever.
How precious.
Sorry to have taken it out on you.
What?
Let me show you something good.
Are you ready?
What do you want to do?
I want to throw it down.
Just like this?
Just like this.
What is the fun in that?
I shall throw it down and it will bounce back to me.
Liar! Really.
You are lying. Its true
This is the third story.
It will bounce back even though this is the third store.
I don't believe you!
Just watch me. You can observe from there.
Are you ready? Its going to start.
Ready?
lam letting go!
See!
I don't believe it. How can it be?
Give it to me, I want to try.
Do l just throw it down?
You must throw it straight down.
I am going to throw.
Catch it, catch it.
How did you know about this?
I knew it long ago when I started playing with it.
If we threw it harder, would it bounce back higher?
I am not sure about that.
Shall we try?
Then be careful.
Ready...
I'll go and pick it up.
Forget it.
I will find it. Forget it.
It is important to you. No it is not.
It is not important at all!
Let's continue drinking.
Where is the bottle opener?
Don't worry. Every thing will be fine.
Ryo ko.
Senior.
Sandorii music hall.
How nice it would be if it is senior.
Senior, you can definitely hold a concert there.
That is a distant dream.
Is it?
Is there anything on today?
lam here to hand in the application form for the exams.
| feel that I am still not ready
but the professor said that I am ready.
If it is you, there should not be a problem.
Is that so? Really, really.
Thank you.
Greetings, teacher.
l have something to attend to, I shall go in first.
Senior.
How did the recent freshman music appreciation program go?
l... maybe...
I am leaving first.
Senior.
I do not feel that senior is one who is contented with this.
Good afternoon. Greetings to you, teacher.
Let me the the attendance.
Today is the fifteen of April.
Yumi.
Saraku
Yuju.
Welcome.
You are back.
It is better that you lock the door.
Sorry, sorry.
There is a call for you.
Telephone.
You answered my phone?
Yes.
Didn't we agree not to answer each other's phone.
And not to enter each other's room.
Yes, when I entered the bath, it was seven pm til nine pm.
You are after ten pm, looks like a open jacuzzi.
Why did you have to pick it up?
| just wanted to pick it up.
Who ask you to be a busybody and answer the call.
It has a recording function.
I didn't not hear the recorded message.
Who?
It wasn't anybody.
Say. The message. Please repeat the message.
It is a call from Miss Ryoko.
Ryo ko?
Ryo ko.
its Ryoko?
Should the Ryoko whom you like.
And then?
She ask me, whether you are at home.
I told her, you were not back.
And then?
She said thank you, and hung up.
This is the first time she called my home.
She thinks that I'm your girlfriend.
Probably.
Then...
Enough, how to explain such a situation to others?
Message two.
There is more!
The judge from the art academy youth
music competition called.
The competition results, very sorry. Dot dot dot...
It's the competition that you had when | first came here.
No doubts.
The day that the bride can't find the groom.
So sorry.
Thank you for the messages.
You are welcome.
Wait.
Any more?
Left with one.
The music class's Sasa's mother called.
The child got flu, hopes to take a day off for tomorrow.
As above, all messages read.
Thank you.
If you feel guilty for lying to me, there is no need for it.
Lying?
You said that you performed at
the Sandorii concert hall before.
Actually just teaches at the music classroom...
Its got nothing to do with you. Don't you bother.
I said not to put it at heart.
| asked my friend who is a classics fan.
| asked her whether she heard of
a pianist name Sena and she said no.
I felt that it was strange. But felt calm because of it.
You always put up a front,
trying to act like a talented youth.
What you say is always on other's weak spot.
By the way, no problems with the rent fees.
I'll be able the pay half the rent next month.
Ah, great...
I did not invite you in.
I saw that you were so lethargic.
That is why I wanted to perk you up.
Don't need you to be a busybody.
And don't step on other people's pride.
I know it's not right to pick up your call.
But you don't need to be so angry.
Disappointed is one thing, but don't vent your anger.
Vent my anger?
About the piano competition. Just work harder next time.
It is only held once every four years.
Acting.
You think too highly of yourself.
Did I step on a landmine?
You are the type that thinks that you understand others.
The type that | most dislike.
Came running in, and I still have to endure.
I'm really finding trouble for myself.
Speaking the truth now?
Okay. I'll go.
Okay. I'll go, I'll go, I'll go. Bye bye.
Crazy woman.
Year 48, 15th of April.
April fifteen.
Today is her birthday.
The rest. When you are not around. I'll move them in.
You always wish me happy birthday
earlier than anyone else.
I thought that it will maintain forever.
Hey.
What are you doing?
Come back.
What are you thinking suddenly!
Aren't you waiting for Hasakura's call?
Its got nothing to do with you.
Don't you don't play the piano for others?...
Christmas and birthday are exceptions.
You are waiting for the phone call.
So what if I'm waiting?
Just wasted one day only.
April fifteen is still not over yet.
Thank you.
Next is...
Pick it up quickly. What if it hangs up!
Why must I answer the phone? l just...
Faster! You are waiting for this.
It's your home you pick it up.
Quick!
Hello!