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Once, at home, when I was a very young child, I asked
'Why is my father not here?'
Huh? What?
Why is my father not here in our home?
But he's over there.
As she said it, she pointed at a large stack of books.
As time went by, I learned that he was a celebrated writer,
and that my mother had been his mistress.
He didn't show up in her dying days,
nor did he attend her funeral.
That should cover the cost of the funeral expenses,
And this should cover future living expenses and tuition fees.
A lawyer handed me a bank book in my name.
I will buy this house with the money.
Please tell him that from now on, no further assistance is needed.
I didn't go to high school, instead I worked to earn a living.
I saved up and then took the university entrance exams, which enabled me to enter university.
I first encountered her in the spring of my second year.
Chiyoka Amamura, I was her private tutor.
-Hey Sensei? -Yeah?
Do you know about the 'wagtail position'?
-You do know it! -Where did you hear about stuff like that?
It was in 'Secrets of a Slutty Teacher'.
-You shouldn't read books like that. -It was confiscated at school.
-Perfectly reasonable. -Huh, why?
Then why did nobody say a thing about Juichiro Tanizaki, Yuki Mishima and Kafu Nagai.
Famous writers who dealt with adult and sexual themes.
It's true, you have a point.
-Right? -Yeah.
In school they think I'm a perfect young lady,
-when in reality I talk about sex all the time. -That's too loud,
your parents will hear.
It won't be a problem at all.
They're both having affairs.
I'm absolutely never getting married.
Oh...
Well, me too, marriage isn't a good image.
But,
I would like to have sex.
I'd like to with you Sensei.
We were alike.
We didn't believe in things like love.
Thinking back, it was as if we were animals
keeping each other warm to survive.
B O O K G I R L
When she left school, she came to live with me.
What are you writing?
Ah... a short story.
-A short story? -It's a seminar assignment.
-It's no big deal. -What kind of story?
A love story.
A love story? I want to read it!
I really want to read a love story...
written by you.
Well, at least say something!
Huh? Are you crying?
What are you crying for? Huh? Why why why?
What is it?
-What's wrong? -Saku san?
Yes.
You absolutely must become a writer.
Absolutely.
But I am...
Because your words,
are incredibly beautiful.
I want you to write again.
Thanks.
Because she was so delighted, I wrote another chapter and then another.
before I knew it, I had become obsessed by writing.
The thought was nauseating.
It made me laugh that after all,
even though I tried to erase him from my life, I was just the same as my father.
-Chiyoka? -Yeah?
Did you nominate me for the Newcomer of the Year Award?
-Were you selected? -Why did you do that?
Because you absolutely must become a writer.
I see...
It's the same occupation as the man who caused my mother so much distress.
To be the same as the most hated man in my world
is laughable.
Saku san?
I really think you should become a writer.
Reading your story
made my heart race,
I felt pain in my chest.
I truly believe that only you could write dialogue like that.
I am so happy to be with you,
and I have complete confidence in you.
After all, we have this unique kind of love.
-You laughed! -Sorry sorry!
I took so much trouble to explain that.
-What's that for? -No reason.
Let's get married... I decided to change my mind and ask her.
I had complete confidence that I would become a writer and protect her forever.
I was going to propose properly.
I'd made up my mind.
Please sign it.
What are you going to do with my autograph?
-Never mind that! -Anyway, it's not been officially published.
I don't care, do it!
Here, is that okay?
It will be my treasured possession.
I loved her overflowing smile.
I won't let it go! I'll even sleep with it!
-I absolutely will not lose. -Huh, wait...
-I win. -Ah, I lost.
-Hey, are you okay? -Huh?
Recently you've been writing all the time.
Oh, sorry, just a little longer and I'll be finished.
Okay, but don't push yourself too hard.
Thanks.
-Ah, look! -Huh?
-The moon's so pretty. -Ah, it really is.
If only time would stop so we could stay like this.
I realised,
that after all,
I was just a creature with my father's blood.
Hi.
Hello, it's Tsukishiro.
-Hello. -How are you feeling?
I'm sorry I worried you. The manuscript is nearly ready.
Ah, actually, I'm calling about something else,
a freelance reporter got in touch...
The simultaneous release of a photo essay?
Yes. It's not just Kagaya Senei's work that people are interested in,
they also want to know about his private life.
How about releasing his first photo essay
at the same time as his next publication?
Naturally, I'll have to check with Kagaya Sensei.
He intends to refrain from activities other than writing.
I know, that's why
I'm asking you Tsukishiro san.
Tsukishiro san, it's a good story.
Displaying them together in a bookshop should be enough impact to create a buzz.
Don't you want to see Saku Kagaya reach new ground?
I don't want to cause Sensei any trouble.
I'm picturing it as a summary of what I collect in interviews.
I was thinking that I would refuse...
What do you think?
Tsukishiro kun, what do you think?
Well I...
In order for you to write good work,
the first step is to break out of your shell.
Please tell her,
I will be collecting research in Kyoto for a few days,
but I can make time on Friday at 9pm.
Is it okay to accept this?
I hope that you'll come.
-Okay, I will. -Well then...
-Ah, Sensei? -What?
Saku!
What is it?
It's nothing... I'll call you another time.
-Saku, the taxi's here. -Oh, sorry.
-Did something happen? -No, let's go.
Ariake san?... They must be going together because she called out his name.
Going to Kyoto for research....
and maybe staying together in a hotel.
What kind of relationship do I have with him right now?
Sensei told me that he liked me right?
It's okay to believe him isn't it?
Mitsuki, thank you.
That must be it, I'm jealous.
I wonder what people do at times like this.
I don't have anyone to talk to.
That reminds me...
Kanoko chan, you could become a writer when you grow up.
-I wonder if I could.... -You could!
Amamura san!
-See you Kanoko chan. -Bye bye.
Bye bye.
Chiyoka san, what would you do?
So, from today, I look forward to working with you boss!
What's with the sudden change in editor?!
Harassment?!... There's no way you told Dad
-that I like Chihiro kun right?! -I didn't I didn't!
Well, I guess it's a good opportunity.
I was rejected again.
-It's the fourth time. -Eh?
Well I like you all the same.
-I'm sorry. -You're sorry?! Why?
-Are you making fun of me? -I'm so sorry!
Ah... my hands have completely stopped moving.
I want to do my best, so that I'll be able to face Chihiro kun.
So, how about you? How's it going?
Ah, more importantly Akari san, our meeting...
Did it all go smoothly afterwards?
Well...
Huh?!!
What's with that?!
You were on the verge of doing it when he kicked you out, why?
What was Saku chan thinking! That's horrible!
Akari san, not so loud.
And now he's in a hotel doing research with a woman who has huge tits!
-And you're totally jealous. -Please calm down.
Ah, it's unbelievable!
It's as if he's messing about with a woman who couldn't care less.
Capturing your heart with deep meaningful words, then abandoning you,
to go on an onsen trip with a big titted woman!
-You've got to be kidding me! -Research, it's just research!
An onsen trip with a big titted woman?
Have they changed direction?
Is that really okay? You really don't hate it!
I do hate it!
It's the first time I've felt this...
jealousy... it's really ugly.
It must be that Sensei realised that he hadn't fallen in love with me after all.
It's a little disheartening.
Are you going to get angry again?
Anyone in love would be the same.
-I'm back. -Welcome back.
It's been a while.
-Sensei? -Yeah?
Nothing.
There was a lot I wanted to say...
but looking at his face made everything better.
Oh yeah...
Kagaya Sensei?
I'm Ogasawara, pleased to meet you.
-I'm Kaguya. -The seats are over here.
Okay.
Sensei, you remain analogue choosing to use traditional paper and pen.
-Is that a particular obsession of yours? -No,
no particular obsession. It's just that from way back when,
I wasn't particularly good with the sound of typing.
It feels as though it stops the flow of the words' lifeblood.
I see... you could say that words are a writer's life force.
Was there a reason you decided to become a writer?
I heard that while in university,
you wrote a screenplay for a theatre company.
Saku san, you absolutely must become a writer.
I don't particularly remember.
So was there a particular book that inspired you?
Maybe a book that you loved from when you were a child?
Ah... it would have to be a book that my mother bought me for my birthday.
Is your mother well?
She suffered an illness when I was 17.
And your father?
There is no father in my family.
Did he die?
Who knows...
Is it true that prominent literary figure Subaru Tsuruga is your father?
Talking of Tsuruga Sensei, as well as being a writer,
he is very wealthy due to his marriage to the daughter
of a prestigious financial conglomerate. But apart from his wife,
there was a woman known to be his mistress.
It is said that he had a son with this woman.
Ogasawara san...
Right from when I was born,
there was nobody that I could call a father.
My mother took the secrets of my father to the grave with her,
so I know nothing of him.
In your debut work, 'The Moment of the Spring Chill', you wrote of having a father who was a writer.
That was referring to Tsuruga Sensei wasn't it?
That story was fiction.
Well, in non-fiction,
why don't you express your thoughts to your father?
Ogasawara san.
Okay, I'll change the narrative.
Are you interested in marriage?
Marriage isn't a good image.
Do you have anything to do with your fiancée's death?
She died very suddenly, was she sick?
-Or was it... -Ogasawara san!
-Excuse me. -Sensei!
What was that?!
I'm just trying to break through Kagaya Sensei's shell.
Do you think this is fun? That it doesn't matter as long as it sells?
You want this too, don't you?
Sensei! I'm so sorry about that.
-I should have refused it from the start. -It's fine.
But...
It's fine, because it's true.
My father is Subaru Tsuruga.
You don't have to hide it or make a public announcement.
It's irrelevant.
And the fact that you were engaged,
is that why you can't write about love?
Is it because you still can't forget about her?
What am I to you?
Whatever happened in your past,
whoever you like,
I like you.
That's it. Nothing can change the way I feel.
-Is there really nothing that will change the way you feel? -Sensei!
-I killed her. -Huh?
I killed my fiancée.
It would be best if you stopped liking me.
At first, it was fresh and interesting but,
to be honest, your type is too heavy for me.
I'm not cut out for troublesome relationships.
A man like Mochizuke kun would be better able to make you happy.
But, why?!
Adult women don't misunderstand a kiss.
Well, if it's true that you'll have me at any cost,
then you won't mind if I sleep with you.
This is the kind of person I am by nature.
'I will never love again,' he vowed resolutely. He had been so attracted to her.
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-I guess being the virgin I am is too heavy after all. -Be honest to yourself.
Nobody will want to like me anymore.
You're not thinking anything funny are you?
I will become a good editor.
Don't make fun of the literary virgin.