"Suddenly one day, I lost all my memories.
"Including those of having a husband and a child.
"But, at that moment, I made an important decision in my heart.
"That I would enjoy being who I am right now."
Takumi-san, here you go.
Ah, thank you.
That Yuji... He's late.
He is...
You told him about the barbeque, didn't you?
Yes.
I wonder if something happened...
Yuji-kun! Wait!
What wrong? Are you okay?
Let's go.
Maybe I should go look for him.
Ah, take care.
No, maybe I won't.
Well, maybe just for a little.
He went with Rena-chan to collect insects, and I think they'll be back soon.
So sit?
I said 'So sit'... without the keigo... (Keigo - formal speech)
I still need a little courage to do it, though.
You were the one who had that.
Really?
It was your style!
Yes!
Taking your time is fine.
You can speak... any way you like.
Thank you.
Found one!
- Yuji's so late! - Could you continue...
Would you continue with the story of our graduation day?
Umm.
What happened to us after that?
"It felt comfortable sitting next to you. Thank you." (Kimi no tonari wa igokochi ga yokatta desu. Arigatou.)
For me... (Atashi mo...)
Sitting next to Aio-kun, felt comfortable, too. (Aio-kun no tonari wa, igokochi ga yokatta.)
"That sharp pen would become, after our graduation,
"the link that would connect us after we had separated.
"While you advanced to the local high school,
"various circumstances in my family
"forced us to leave this town to earn a living.
"But I thought of nothing but you every day.
"Not hearing your voice become unendurable...
"Every day I tried to phone you,
"and swore to get the courage to talk to you."
"Yes? Hello? This is the Eno-"
"While I was trying to get the courage to call your house,
"I wondered if you would forget about me.
"At last, I finally spoke to you by phone
"during summer vacation of my first year at high school.
"I was so nervous thinking of what I would do if Ryouko-sensei picked up,
"I probably would have given up right then."
Yes? Hello. This is Enokida.
"Once again, upon hearing your voice,
"my head became a blank.
"But I struggled and summoned some courage."
Um... this is Aio.
We were in the same junior high class. Aio Takumi.
Eh?
Actually, that time when I signed your graduation book,
I forgot my sharp pen.
So would it be possible to get it back? "I had probably practiced it too much.
"All I could do was babble on and on about that sharp pen."
Ah, I'm sorry. I should have given back by now.
No, it doesn't mean that much to me.
"Somehow or other, you promised to meet me one week later,
"and then, doing whatever, the days passed, one after the other.
"On the promised day, I returned to this town after a long absence.
"The meeting place was to be our junior high school's track grounds."
I'm sorry!
"When I realized it was you, my..."
Aio-kun!
"My breath came to a stop."
Why?
You were so beautiful.
When I thought about it,
that was the first time I had ever seen you in anything other than your school uniform.
Here...
Everyone is having fun.
They are.
Bye.
Excuse me!
Want to light some fireworks?
"With all my heart, I wanted to stop you from leaving.
"We found a place to take shelter from the rain..."
Thank you.
"But there was zero mood.
"And I was too nervous to talk.
"And then, because of the storm, I couldn't get the match to light.
"I tried praising your yukata..." (Yukata - light summer kimono)
The pattern on your yukata looks like Senkou Hanabi. (Senkou Hanabi - toy fireworks - "sparklers")
"I hurriedly followed with,"
Since I can't get the match to light, maybe we could use that instead.
"And then I added,"
It's a perfect match on you.
"I had failed miserably.
"I thought I'd to ask to promise to go out during the next winter break,
"but what was left of my courage had vanished."
I'm home!
- Welcome home. - He's back.
Look, look! It's really great! I found it.
Oh! You did it!
Ah! I forgot!
We're having barbeque today, aren't we?
That's right. You did forget!
Then I'll be the person in charge of cooking the meat!
That's just like you.
Yuji, go wash your hands. I'll put this in your room.
Takkun. Try some of this.
How is it? Is it good?
Ah... green peppers...
Mari-chan! Mari-chan!
We've got trouble!
I never thought that this might happen.
It's all my fault. My apologies.
Has a final decision been made already?
This town has had financial difficulties before, so why so suddenly?
Some of the Town Hall contract personnel will be cut as well.
But Aio-kun has Yuji-kun, so if he's laid off, that will be terrible for them.
But he has a chronic disease, and can work only from 9 til 4.
I know that...
I think the higher-ups figure if they have to hire someone,
it's better if it's someone who can work full time and overtime, too.
If it's a condition that I work full time, then I'll do it!
Please let me do so!
Ah, but what about your health...
I'll... do whatever I have to, to care for my family.
Umm.
Please, let me do this.
Boss!
There's a call from the curator at Town Hall.
Ah, sorry, could you tell him I'll call back?
He says it's urgent.
We'll continue this later. Sorry.
"Barbeque Set"
"Ima, Ai ni Yukimasu" "Now, I'm Coming To Be With You"
Episode 06: "Sankakukankei" - "Love Triangle"
Takkun isn't here yet.
That's right, huh?
Ah! He's back! Takkun!
Takkun, what happened?
Sorry. I had to work overtime.
But don't you get sick if you don't come home like always?
I'm sorry. Did I worry you?
We're fine.
Takkun, we found some leftover fireworks and we want to play with them.
I see.
Well, how about after dinner?
Takkun fell asleep.
You're right.
I'm sure he's tired from work.
Can't be helped, I guess.
We'll play with the fireworks another time.
You're great! You're very patient!
Why don't you put out Papa's bedding for tonight.
Sorry, but could you wash this, too?
Did you borrow it?
Yes. From Nagase-san.
Nagase-san? Ah, my classmate in junior high.
She works at the library, too.
- Okay then. - Thank you.
Sorry for falling asleep early yesterday.
That's okay. The fireworks won't run away.
Is the library busy right now?
Yeah. From now on, I think I'll be home late a lot.
I see...
Don't worry about it.
I'm off!
Yuji, let's go!
Isn't there anything I can do?
For example, I think I could do the shopping before you come home.
That's all right.
But...
You've lost much of your memories.
If you were to leave the house, how would you know how to get back?
Well...
Be at ease. I'll watch over both you and Yuji.
"Letter of Resignation"
Aio-kun.
Yes?
Nothing.
Ohayou!
Good morning.
Today I have these desirable, old fashioned back scratchers.
1 for 250 yen. That's practically free.
Hey! Want one?
Hey. Something happen to Takkun?
Nothing at all.
Nothing, huh?
Yep. Work, work.
"This is the Bookmobile, 'Exciting Issues.'
"You'll be excited. I'll be excited. Everyone will be excited.
"This is 'Exciting Issues!'"
I'm sorry.
- Ah, I'm sorry, too. - It broke.
Wait a minute, please.
Let's put it in this bag.
It should be okay getting home.
I'm sorry.
- Good work. - Good work.
The Chief left early.
He probably went out to dinner with his superior.
Really?
He left word that tomorrow he might take some time off, too.
Got it.
But now's not really the time to take days off, is it?
They get elegant, paid vacations,
while for us, all but the contract personnel are being laid off.
With conditions like those, it's not good for morale.
You don't have to say such things.
Aio-kun.
You should go on home now, shouldn't you?
I'll handle the rest. So don't worry about it.
I'll work overtime, too.
But don't you have to see Naomi-sensei for your periodic medical exam today?
Let me do this. Please.
Today's the day we move the stacks, right?
I'll help you.
The next shelf is over there, isn't it?
Yes.
I wonder if Takkun is okay.
You're worried about him?
Yeah.
Yuji.
Unless Papa moves at his own pace, it's difficult for him, isn't it?
Umm.
Has he ever been like this before?
I see...
Let's put everything away.
"When he glanced to his side, he saw it was a beautiful young girl.
"He was taken aback by her charm."
Aio-kun?
"Come now, you can't lose to a girl."
"Building Closed"
Aio-kun!?
Aio-kun?!
Aio-kun, what's wrong?
Aio-kun!
Sensei...
Lie back.
I wondered what had happened to you after you neglected your medical exam.
Then I heard you'd collapsed at your workplace... What were you thinking?
I'm sorry.
I heard all about it.
Eh?
When I heard you were working full time and even overtime,
do you know how I felt?
Why... why didn't you discuss it with me first?
Before changing your pace you promised to consult with me first, didn't you?!
It thought if I told you...
...you'd try to stop me.
What's the matter?
I'm mad at you for being so selfish!!
If you can't keep your promise, I won't be responsible for what happens!!
What's wrong?
I'm sorry.
You've got to eat, otherwise... well, you know.
I know, but...
Did something happen?
I really don't want to make too much of it.
The other day I heard Takumi-san had a new girlfriend.
It was a shock to me to hear that.
Of course, they may just have been teasing him, of course...
But that's good, isn't it?
Takumi-kun is still young.
I realize that. But...
Mio only died a year ago.
If he's already found a girlfriend...
I'm sure Yuji will be confused by it.
There is nothing we can do to change that.
So you're saying we should just watch over them silently?
That's right.
Unlike you, I am not an expert in patience.
I'm going to his home and see him.
Don't go over there.
Nothing good will come of it.
You're right.
I know that, but...
Yes? I'm coming!
Aio-san! Why are you here at this hour?
I'm sorry to bother you so late.
I want to get to my husband's library, but I don't know which way to go.
Could you tell me which road to take?
Eh?
What's wrong?
Are you cooking curry? It smells very good.
It's dark out. Will you be okay taking this road alone?
I should be fine. Please continue your cooking your curry.
When are you starting your lunch time hour?
I'm hoping next week, but I don't know...
Then I'll be sure and bring Yuji to try it out.
- Thanks. - Thank you very much.
- Sure. Be careful. - I will. Excuse me.
I wonder why?
Hey, what do you think?
Don't know...
But how could she not know where the library where her own husband works?!
It's done!
Our new vegetable curry, 'Shunsuke's Special,' Number 26!
I'm done with tasting.
I'm going to go on until l hit number 36.
- Ah, this is the worst... - Eat up!
What is it?
Next.
That was quick.
I'm sorry. I guess I said too much.
That's okay. Even if you had kept quiet, Naomi-sensei would have grilled you,
until she found out what happened.
But...
It's okay.
I don't mind her yelling at me, since I know she's a warm person inside.
Did you talk to her about your work situation?
At any rate, she told me to go back to work from 9 to 4.
I can't go back to the pace I was trying before.
I see...
I told her I'd get laid off, but...
What did Sensei say?
She ignored me.
That's just like her.
Ah, it's raining.
Thanks for walking with me.
Bye, I know this area.
But...
My condition has improved a lot, so don't worry.
Let me take you home. I've come this far.
That's all right! I won't have a problem getting there.
Besides, if you were to come to the house, I'm sure Yuji would be surprised.
Are you sure you're okay?
Thank you.
Take care going home.
Umm. You, too.
Bye. See you tomorrow.
Umm. Tomorrow.
I'm back!
Welcome home.
Sorry I'm so late.
Not at all...
What happened? You're soaked.
Did you want dinner?
Ah, well...
Sorry, it's gotten cold.
I'm sorry. I ate earlier.
I see.
Ah, here's a towel.
Mama's acting strange.
Mama's been worried about your health.
Eh...
She's really worried!
I see...
AH!! What'll I do?!
Today I'm supposed to feed Maria and Bob and Wendy!
Sorry, I'm going ahead!
Don't run or you'll fall!
Shun-chan, good morning!
Yo!
Good morning.
Did you pass by your wife last evening?
Eh?
"Mama's been worried about your health. She's really worried!"
"Don't worry about it."
"It's all right."
"Isn't there anything I can do?"
Nagase-san...
What is it?
Umm...
I'm home!
What happened?
I left early.
Is something the matter?
I needed to talk to you.
I... have an illness.
Even now, I don't know what the cause is,
but whenever I'm under a lot of stress,
my brain becomes disoriented, and I get sick.
The symptoms are different for each person.
In my case,
I can't use an elevator or even ride a train...
In any case, I can only use a bicycle; I can't ride anything else.
I can't even ride as a passenger in a car...
In crowded places, my insides start to tear apart, and my heart beats violently.
So whenever my pace changes, or conditions around me seem different,
I start getting sick.
Since when?
My 3rd year of high school.
Since then?
But...
After I met Naomi-sensei in this town, I changed.
I think I've accepted my illness,
and can deal with it, slowly.
But now...
...at the Library, I'm in danger of being laid off.
Eh?
I've been doing my best,
since I can't afford to lose my job.
Is that why you've been coming home late?
Yeah. But, sure enough, it was impossible for me.
Last night, I had a seizure while working and collapsed.
Eh?!
Naomi-sensei ran over and calmed me somehow.
When I came home, Nagase-san came with me part of the way.
Whatever the reason, that I collapsed at work is a fact.
After that, I'm likely to be laid off.
Perhaps I haven't prepared myself enough.
I hid my illness from you all this time.
I didn't talk to you about the possible lay off either.
But...
Even more than my sickness, and even more than my job,
I began to realize there was something more important.
I might make you go through some hardships.
But, whatever happens to me,
I swear I will protect you and Yuji.
I...
...wanted you to depend on me more.
Huh?
But you told me not to worry,
and that it was okay not to do any of the shopping.
When you had to work late at night, I wanted you to call me.
Then, when you suddenly got busy,
I wanted you to tell me the reason why.
I was probably just being selfish.
So when I saw you and Mariko-san together,
I should have said something...
But, somehow I felt hurt.
So, without saying anything, I came back home.
But...
...it was all just my misunderstanding.
I'm sorry.
I'm at fault. I'm sorry.
"At the end of my first year of high school, and after my worst summer ever,
"before I'd realized it, winter had arrived.
"I hadn't made one call to you that entire time.
"It was then that I suddenly came back to this town.
"I had no confidence you'd come out to see me.
"But, even if it was only a glance,
"I wanted to see you, no matter what.
"When our arranged time came at last, I thought I was dreaming."
Aio-kun...
"Afraid I might repeat my mistake of the summer, I talked on and on without taking a breath."
Just thinking about it, made me sick.
"But you were probably the one who was sick listening to my silly stories."
About a month later, I was able to borrow the book,
but it wasn't as interesting as I thought it would be.
"Too soon, the time came for me to go home.
"But, I really didn't want to leave you.
"I passed up countless trains."
My pocket... (Poketto...)
...is empty... (...koko aiteru kara...)
...if you'd like to use it. (...yokattara.)
Well then... (Jya...)
...if it's not a bother... (...ojyamashimasu...)
"At that time, seeing your smile,
"even I couldn't believe what I was doing.
"That day...
"...I faced you for the first time.
"You had accepted my feelings,
"and I was completely happy."
The rain stopped.
Ah, you're right.
- That's good. - Yeah.
Here, hold this.
- Okay. - Thank you.
Are you cold?
Just a little.
Catching a cold?
I'm sorry.
If it's cold out...
...my pocket is empty.
Well then...
...if it's not a bother.
I... want to get closer to you.
Once again...
I want to fall in love with you.
Mama! Takkun!
AH! Mama and Takkun are holding hands!
That's right.
Have you two been playing with fireworks?
Cheaters!
You want to play, too?
- Yeah! - Shall we do them together?
Ah, put on your sandals.
Which one?
This one.
Sensei, for helping me with my plan to keep Takumi-kun at the Library,
thank you so much.
You too.
I heard you prepared your resignation letter and went to talk to the higher ups.
But it wasn't what I did that made the final decision.
That's not true.
All I did was glare at them and say,
"Can't you guys do one good deed in your lifetime?"
You're the terrific one.
This is no good. Your blood pressure is up again.
I'm just not accustomed with negotiating with people anymore.
I see.
Sensei, having a family to watch over, is one of the great things in life.
Yes. I think the same way.
I caught a grasshopper.
A grasshopper, huh?
I want a lightning bug.
Then, I'll have a butterfly.
I wonder if you can catch one.
Do your best.
This sponge cake, do any of the slices have strawberries in them?
No, they don't.
Really? Then I'll take two.
I'll also have two of the tarts.
Thank you very much.
Will this be a gift?
My grandson lives nearby.
Umm, would that be Aio-san?
Ah! Are you acquainted with them?
Yes!
The wife is a very pretty person. Yuji is really adorable as well.
We've had a great time getting to know them.
Umm... is something the matter?
No... nothing at all.
1, 2, 3, go!
- One more time? - Yeah.
1, 2, 3, go!
I'm sorry, he slipped. One more time.
"To Yuji. From Grandma."
Butterflies!
"At that time, walking hand in hand,
"was a little embarrassing...
"But, six weeks was such a short time
"to be able to fall in love with you again.
"I wondered if there was a way to make it longer.
"You drew close to me... gazed at me... held my hand...
"Though that was all you did,
"still, my heart trembled."
I found a grasshopper!
What are you doing? Hurry up!
Okay, okay!
AIO Mio (24): Mimura
AIO Takumi (25): NARIMIYA Hiroki
ENOKIDA Mio (16): KUROKAWA Tomoka
AIO Takumi (16): FUKOMOTO Yuuki
AIO Yuji: TAKEI Akashi
NAGASE Mariko: OKAMOTO Aya
ENOKIDA Ryouko (Mio's mother): MITA Yoshiko
Based on the novel by ICHIKAWA Takuji: "Ima, Ai ni Yukimasu"
Screenplay by: INO Akiko
Additional Dialogue: OKADA Yoshikazu
Song: "Kizuna" ("Bonds") ORANGE RANGE
Music: SENOU Takeshi
Producer: IYODA Hidenori
Directed by: YAMAMURO Daisuke
Original Air Date: August 8, 2005