This is my sister's wedding ring!
The ring is under here...
Is this it?
Which one?
The...left one.
Why did I lie just now?!
Will you have an affair with me?
Your husband...can you show me a photo of him?
This man!
Shouko,
Could you suddenly fall ill?
Tonight is your anniversary dinner, right?
After our dinner is over, I want to go to the hospital.
I am having an affair, but
I don't intend to leave Kenji.
Don't you feel guilty for lying?
Even you, Shouko. Haven't you ever lied before?
She's incredibly honest with herself.
Compared to her, I'm...
When I see him, I'll tell him the truth.
"I'm not married."
Go on a trip with me.
I want the two of us to ride on the Galactic Railway.
Yeah.
I'll go.
But,
What will your husband say?
That's...
Well...
I'm good at lying, so
it'll be fine.
I accidentally got carried away with a lie again.
The more I like you,
the more I will have to keep lying.
Episode 4
I stayed out all night...
Good morning Shouko.
Today, I'll go to work straight from here.
Sis...
She stayed with him all night.
I'll trust you can handle any questions from Kenji.
Trust me?
I'm home...
Shouko!
Were you okay last night?
Huh?
I heard from Kenji-san.
That you had acute gastroenteritis and went to the emergency room.
Ah...
I'm totally fine, it wasn't really anything...
Huh?!
Ah, no, um...
Good morning!
Shouko-chan!
Are you feeling okay?
Ah! Uh...
Yeah...
Yesterday it was awful and hurt terribly, but
the IV drip cured me!
Hey...
Sis being with me all night was reassuring.
Oh yeah?
I'm sorry about this happening on your precious anniversary.
Don't worry about that.
Okay.
Thanks.
Well then...
Yoko...
Here it is!
Yes...?
texted me to let me know she's going straight to the office from the hospital, but
Why didn't you come back together?
Yeah, that's a good point.
She has a morning meeting...
or something.
Bro...
I'm sorry.
Oh yeah, Shouko
didn't your stomach hurt when you were a kid?
You used to say "Canned foods have no expiration date."
and then you ate it as you pleased!
She did!
I wonder what canned food it was?
Right?
Hey, Kenji-kun...
Huh? That's...
Shouko?
You should eat some food.
Ah, no...
Don't worry about food.
Sis, you're an idiot!
Contact information...
We exchanged it.
I'm glad.
At last, Jyo and I are connected.
With this, I can contact him whenever.
That time,
I'm glad that I boldly went to meet him.
Well...
In the end, I still said I was married...
I still lied.
He still hasn't contacted me.
Should I do it?
It's fine right?
That's why he gave it to me.
Shouko-san, did you get home already?
IT CAME!
I did.
Good.
I'm looking forward to our next trip.
I
am too.
I'm really looking forward to it.
Our second liaison excursion...
No.
Fake affair excursion?
What kind of place is Iwate?
Hmm...
For now, there's a lot of nature.
Hama-san?
Yes?
Can you please expedite this purchase order?
Yes.
Where should we go on the first day?
Good question.
First, we should meet at Tokyo Station at 7 o'clock.
We'll head towards Hanamaki in Iwate.
OK.
The city of Hanamaki
is where Miyazawa Kenji was born.
It's also where the specialty of Iwate Prefecture, Wanko soba, was created.
They say.
Well, then.
Let's eat Wanko soba too!
The steam locomotive that is modeled after the Galactic Railway can be
boarded from Hanamaki.
OK
I'm really sorry...
Alright!
On the second day, let's go to the Miyazawa Kenji museum.
OK
I'm fine!
Heave-ho!
Ah! I'm so happy!
We haven't gone on the trip yet,
but we don't have to go anywhere. I'm already enjoying it!
Who knew just texting could be this fun?
Everyone in this country that's in love!
Is this what they call being happy IRL?
Shouko...
Did you eat something bad?
Huh?
Not especially...
That's right.
I'll make a box lunch.
Huh?
Banno Jyo-san.
This way please.
Okay.
You're Banno Jyo-san, right?
It's a pleasure to meet you. I am Ichinose.
You were examined Dr. Garcia in Spain, right?
From the doctor,
I received a message saying "Please take care of Jyo."
Dr. Ichinose, you can also call me Jyo.
Jyo-kun...
When I was studying abroad as an intern,
He was who I learned from.
Really?
While you're in Japan, please leave your care to me.
Please treat me well.
First of all...
I would like to give you a full examination here.
Okay.
However....
I wonder if we have a gown in your size?
Yamada-san?
Come here for a moment.
Yes sir.
He hasn't replied...
Practice resumes starting today!
Huh!? Are you okay?
Yoko-san, you came!
I had a meeting near here.
Is your injury better already?
It doesn't hurt?
I'm fine!
But, if you work too hard...
My match is soon.
I can't take a break, you know?
Fuuta!
We're starting.
Yes sir!
You occasionally come in and watch.
With you by my side, I'll be more motivated.
I can't! I'm working.
Eh?!
Then come on your next day off.
Right?
Okay.
Really?!
Alright.
Now go back.
Fine.
Hey, Yoko-san...
If I happen to win my next match...
I know.
I'll treat you to grilled beef.
Not that.
I want to give you a present.
Huh?
I...
It's always you giving them to me.
I don't need anything.
It's fine! I'll think of something.
But...
It'll be something that I can buy.
Later.
Do you feel okay?
I'm fine.
It's almost done.
Boss!
2 beers!
Got it!
For now...
He hasn't replied!
Shouko, do you want liver or pork?
Are you okay?
Haven't you been having extreme mood swings lately?
Even though we were having such a lively conversation...
Suddenly I'm being ignored.
What should I do?
Did I say something weird?
Well, you're always weird.
Hey.
Who are you texting?
Was it the box lunch?!
Was the lunch a bad idea?
Masako, what should I do?!
Jyo!
Jyo Banno!
You're going on a trip together?!
What?
Shouko, you're Campanella, and
Jyo is Giovanni?
I don't understand at all but,
So,
Our names are
similar to
the two characters in Galactic Railway.
Giovanni (Jyobanni) and
Jyo Banno.
And,
As for Campanella,
in Italian,
it means "bell".
And...
The Shou in Shouko also means "bell".
That's an amazing coincidence!
What kind of story is it?
Uh, so...
These two kids
take a trip on the Galactic Railway.
There, they think about what true happiness is.
There's a steam locomotive modeled after the Galactic Railway
in a place called Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture.
The two of us are going to ride it...
Hey! It's developing rapidly! Damn!
Even though you said you weren't going to meet him again.
Well, that's true, but...
You weren't being honest.
This feels like fate.
You fell in love with him!
No, he definitely
made my heart flutter, but
but, love...
But something...
doesn't feel real.
He only wanted to have a fashionable affair while in Japan.
I lied and told him I was married.
So...
Love without lies
doesn't exist.
Thanks to you, we've finished the examination.
Detailed results will come on another day...
Yes.
I think that the diagnosis you received in Spain was not a mistake.
Really?
As for what to do from here on...
It may change, depending on the results of the examination.
Next week, you definitely
should come to the hospital.
Okay.
Jyo-kun...
Do you have family in Japan?
I have an older sister.
I see.
Does she know about this?
No.
I don't plan on telling anyone.
Alright!
Let's go meet Jyo right now!
What?
After all, his sister runs a Spanish restaurant. If we go there, you might see him.
"Why didn't you reply?"
Let's go hear him out!
No, it's impossible!
The check!
Okay.
Barging in because my text is being ignored is a nuisance.
Even if it's just me...
I don't want to give him the wrong impression, that I'm some intense woman.
We're going!
Hey, wait!
It was delicious.
Thanks!
I've returned.
Oh, Kenji-san. Welcome home.
Welcome home, Kenji.
You came home?
Yeah.
The meeting with our client ended early.
Dinner will be ready soon.
Today,
Yoko made your favorite, beef and potato stew.
An apology for your anniversary?
Hey, dad, put away your newspaper.
Okay.
It's not really your fault.
That's true.
At any rate, I'm glad Shouko-chan is feeling better.
Is that right?
Yeah...
It really wasn't a big deal.
After the IV, she was fine, like nothing happened.
If it wasn't a big deal
why did you stay at the hospital overnight?
That's a good point.
The doctor
said it was better to rest until the morning.
I wanted to be there just in case .
I see.
However...
Your sister going to the emergency room on your anniversary...
I shouldn't laugh.
Isn't it fine?
Laugh about it!
Thank you!
Jyo isn't here.
Un...
Unappetizing.
She thinks I'm married.
A married woman with a tendency for younger men
suddenly coming to his place uninvited? What kind of plan is that?
You're making a face!
Um...
I just simply happened to pass by here...
and so,
I had to eat your paella!
Well then...
Why don't we give Jyo a call?
Say "Your Campanella has come to the shop."
Huh?
Well...
Thanks for the food!
Delicious!
Masako, hurry up!
You were right! It's delicious!
Beer makes it better!
There's a new menu...would you like to eat from it?
YES!
What?
You don't have a ring.
Look!
She's married, but she doesn't have a ring!
Shit!
What's going on?
The wedding ring Jyo had was yours right?
Jyo gave you back your ring, right?
Yes.
What are you doing? Your supposed to always wear a wedding ring.
Well, that...that's...um...
What do you need Jyo for if your ring was returned?
What did you say?
Your brother Giovanni won't reply!
Huh?
What are you talking about?
Huh?!
Welcome!
Jyo!
Jyo-san!
Shouko-san?
Wow! The real thing?
The real Jyo Banno?
You really exist!
Huh?
Excuse me?
Yes?
He really is hot.
I half thought it was a lie.
Jyo...
Didn't you say you wouldn't meet that married woman anymore?
And yet, here she is, suddenly at our place.
Is it okay?
It's fine.
So that...
That's kind of crazy.
To make such an assumption...
She's seriously like a stalker!
That's enough.
Masako, let's go.
Why?
There's still a lot left.
Then hurry up and eat.
Over here! Good evening!
Welcome!
Look, Akari. You have a lot of customers.
Hola!
Hi.
How many people?
8 people!
Is separate seating okay?
Yes, it's perfect.
I ate so much again today!
Sorry.
Akari's dishes are quite large.
But, it was super tasty, so it's okay.
Even though I've returned from Spain,
I still eat Spanish food everyday.
Oh yeah?
Shouko-san,
Thanks for coming.
Oh yeah!
Because Joe didn't reply
I suddenly came to see him.
Well, Masako
suddenly said she wanted to meet you.
Sorry, Masako.
You never...
replied to my text.
She got curious.
I'm happy you came.
I missed you.
Shouko-san.
You can really say something like that without feeling embarrassed.
I wonder if all people that grew up abroad are like that.
Sorry about not replying.
I just
got a little busy with work.
That's right!
You had work! Work...
I see...
You're also working as a photographer in Japan.
Amazing...
You said that you specialize in landscapes.
Somehow...
you seem like an artist.
Not at all.
I had to eat, so
I took on various jobs.
Portraits, or
concert photography, or
freelance jobs.
As for your husband...
Hmm?
what kind of work does he do?
He's a company employee!
The exact opposite of me.
An extremely earnest businessman.
Oh yeah?
I too have a small play where I must walk across the stage.
Do you think that it's wrong to do this to your husband?
Huh?
It's wrong.
What we're doing.
We're doing a very bad thing.
Can I ask you something?
What?
What is it this time?!
Is everything going well
with your husband?
What?!
Um...
that's...well...
Wh...which is it?
In this case,
which answer is correct?
"Actually, it's not going well, and we're on the verge of divorce."
What if he says I'm gloomy and pulls away?
But...
I wouldn't be having an affair if I was lovey dovey with my husband, right?
Shouko-san...
Which is it?
Um...
I wouldn't say we're doing well...
That's...what should I say?
After a couple is married for 3 years
we don't see each other as a man and woman.
We're more like family.
Ah, besides that...
like I said before,
my husband works all the time and is never home.
I see.
Yeah.
Well then...
You must have been so lonely.
What?
Were you lonely?
Yeah.
That's true.
That's wrong.
I'm not lonely when I'm with you.
Because you're wonderful.
Until I tell a lie, I think I want to be with you.
Because you're wonderful.
Because I fell in love with you,
I want to be with you.
I'm hungry.
I can only have white meat...
Right now, you must persevere.
I want to eat grilled beef.
I want to eat rice.
I want to eat cup ramen.
I had it!
You absolutely can not.
Let me eat it!
Huh?
Yoko!
Huh? What's up?
I have a business trip this weekend.
That's right.
Just to Osaka.
Yeah.
What souvenir do you want?
I hear takoyaki sables are popular.
Then that.
What are you doing this weekend?
Yeah, what should I do?
It would be nice to relax at home occasionally.
I'm still tired.
Goodnight.
What's up?
My assistant
from work texted me.
I see.
I'm okay to go from here.
Okay.
Yeah.
Our trip...
It's on Saturday.
I'm looking forward to your box lunch.
I'll do my best!
Shouko-san...
Hmm?
Let's ride the Galactic Railway together.
Giovanni and
Campanella.
The two of us.
Yeah.
Jyo and I...
I wonder if we'll find true happiness.
Shouko?
Sis!
What's up?
Thanks for the other day.
You saved me.
Here.
I'm good.
Why?
I'll feel bad if I take it.
It's free-of charge.
Lying to and cheating on that kind man.
My conscience aches.
Fine!
On the other hand,
I too,
lied to him, and I feel bad about it.
Huh?
Shouko...
Are you going on another trip?
Ah...well...
You might say that.
Where are you going this time?
Iwate.
Iwate?
Hanamaki...
Hanamaki?
Ah!
You're going to grandma's house?
Why are you going there?
Why?
With who?
With who?!
By myself!
I always go on trips by myself! It's fine.
That 10,000 yen...
By Bro a tie with it.
Goodnight.
Alright.
I'm looking forward to your box lunch.
Alright!
Wow, it's hot!
Alright.
What's this?
It's brown.
I did it!
Alright!
Oh, Shouko-chan!
Bro!
Oh!
Why do you both have luggage?
I'm leaving for a business trip to Osaka now.
And Shouko-chan, are you going on another trip?
Ah, well...
Shouko said she's going to Hanamaki.
Hanamaki?
Even though you were just sick.
Is it okay to go that far?
Ah, I'm already feeling perfect!
Thank goodness!
Shall we take a taxi to Tokyo Station?
Since you're also getting on a train.
Huh?
Kenji-kun, nice timing!
Aren't you nice?
I'm fine.
You don't have to hold back.
I'm not holding back...
Alright! Let's go!
We're off!
Wait...
Have a safe trip!
Jyo!
Are you eating breakfast?
Jyo?
Huh? He's not here.
So you're going to Iwate, huh?
By yourself?
Yeah.
This is bad. What do I do?
This somehow feels dangerous!
Thank you.
Well, I'm leaving from here.
Thanks Bro. Could you please pop the trunk?
You have to go already?
If you have time, how does tea sound?
Ah, I have to go.
Bye. Be careful on your trip.
Ah! Shouko-chan!
Jyo...
Shouko-chan!
You forgot your box lunch!
This is for 1 person?
It's a lot of food!
Just...
What's wrong?
I'm in a hurry...
You're as hasty as ever, Shouko-chan.
My husband is...
this man!
You know him?
Ah, just a little...
Shouko-chan?
Bro, I...
have to go!
Take care!
Where is he?
Where did he go?
Jyo...
Where are you?
Excuse me.
Where are you?
Please get in touch.
You've reached the voice mailbox of...
He ran away, huh?
Huh?
He was playing around after all.
He thought that your husband came to give you something you forgot without knowing you were going on an affair excursion.
If you happen across a scene like that...
It disturbed him, so he ran away.
I see...
That's right.
He wanted a relationship that wouldn't trouble him in the future.
He wanted an exciting affair while he was in Japan.
It's her husband! Run away!
I see.
So he ran away, huh?
This is...
It's growing faster than we expected.
Yes.
Ah, It's Ichinose.
When is Banno-san's appointment?
Um...it appears as though he hasn't made one yet.
No, that shouldn't be.
I told him to come back because I didn't have his test results back yet.
Call him immediately.
Okay, I understand.
Have you gotten ahold of him?
No I haven't.
Give it to me.
Yes?
Hello, Jyo-kun?
This is Ichinose, from Tokyo Central Hospital.
Jyo-kun, where are you right now?
I would like to talk about your test results from the other day.
Can you come to the hospital now?
It's over.
The happiness that was right in front of me
disappeared in an instant.
Of course, it was happiness from a lie, but
lies and coincidence are what started this love.
Through lies and coincidence
it burst and disappeared.
Like a bubble,
in an instant it burst and disappeared.
Jyo, I wonder where you went...
I'm sure he won't contact me again.
It's better to end it here.
God is telling me that.
Well then,
Let's do that.
It's brown.
Smile more.
Very good. Once more.
Hey Jyo?!
Are you okay?
Jyo!
Is there something wrong with my brain?
Tomorrow is Takatsuki and Sakai's factory inspection.
We leave it in your care.
Sorry about doing in on a Sunday.
It's fine.
This is but a trifle, but
please excuse us.
Thank you!
Alright! It's over!
In my beloved Osaka,
Let's go eat something delicious.
I'm just going to give my wife a quick call.
Huh?
I'm sorry about this unpleasant place,
Miss girlfriend.
Huh?
It's fine.
Fuuta!
Show your strong points!
Yes sir!
Yeah, take that position.
Hello, Yoko?
The meeting with my clients just ended.
I thought I was going to have to buy a souvenir, but they gave me takoyaki sables!
Is that right? Good job.
Yoko...
Where are you right now?
Are you outside? It's noisy.
That's right.
I went to Shibuya to do some shopping. I'm on my way home.
Oh yeah.
About Shouko-chan...
Shouko?
Yeah.
I think she was going to Iwate with a man.
What?
It's just my intuition though.
Yoko-san!
Sorry. The bus is here.
I'll call you back.
Yoko-san...
I'm exhausted.
You did well.
Yoko-san!
The baby is cute, right?
Yeah.
I wonder if it's time for us to get one.
Right?
I'm home.
Shouko!
What about your trip?
You didn't go?
Yeah...well...
Oh my...
Kenji-san's not here,
and Yoko went out,
so there's no dinner.
What?
I ate my box lunch,
so I don't need it.
The results of the full examination...
Yes.
Like we thought, it's a brain tumor.
Furthermore,
it's growing faster than expected, and it's gotten quite large.
Okay.
As diagnosed by Dr. Garcia,
for your case,
The tumor is in a place that would make it hard to remove with surgery.
Rather than perform a difficult surgery,
There is a considerable risk along...
Doctor.
As it is, if the tumor continues to get bigger...
I'll die, right?
It's possible.
Jyo-kun.
Did you come back to Japan
because you had this illness?
Yes.
For what remains of my life...
What do I want to do?
First, I want to see the city where I was born and raised one more time.
Take a lot of photos of beautiful scenery,
I'll travel to other provinces,
and enjoy it with all my heart.
After that...
My final love.
No...
If I happen to pass...
I'll be leaving my loved one alone.
"Affair boom"
Affair
However...
Someone who would be okay even if I'm gone...
The ring is gone!
Which one?
The...left one.
Huh?
Shouko's here?
What about her trip?
I wonder...
She's unusually shut herself up in her room.
I wonder what happened...
Shouko...I'm coming in.
You didn't go on your trip?
Kenji's not here tonight,
sometimes sisters have to have it straight. Let's drink.
Cheers!
Who were you really supposed to go to Hanamaki with?
Huh?
Well, whatever.
Everyone has a secret or two, isn't that right?
You too.
What are you going to do about that Fuuta guy?
To be clear, you're playing around, right?
If that's the case...
wouldn't it be better to part, before you're discovered?
Oh!
Are you also having an affair?
Huh?
What are you doing?
I've heard of fake marriages, but
I've never heard of a fake affair before!
Right?
Was that what happened with my ring?
Sorry.
Why did you tell such a lie?
Why?
Unconsciously...
Unconsciously?
Look...
I don't have anything.
I can't work as vigorously as you,
I don't have any dreams or goals...
My hobbies are pretty much traveling,
and finding out where to get delicious lunches. That's all.
I've even abandoned finding someone to marry.
So you pretended to be married?
I wonder if I wanted to become someone else.
So...
That guy...
Ran into you with Kenji, whom he thinks is your husband...
Then he ran away?
Isn't that the way it is?
With young people nowadays.
He's a kind man.
At the time it felt I was missing something...
when my life was falling apart...
I think it was his kindness...
It was fun though.
Even it if just for a short time.
I made a lot of good memories.
I'm an idiot.
I was always alone.
That's why I came to like him.
Shouko...
I'm reaping what I've sown.
Because I
lied.
I have to laugh at how advanced my age is.
Your age
doesn't particularly matter.
I'm okay now.
This love built on lies
has ended.
Love built on lies?
As expected, it's impossible.
You have to keep lying forever.
I...
I'll live a respectable life without lying starting tomorrow.
Well then...
I hope your next love is the real thing.
It's not like I have any room to talk.
You've reached the voice mailbox of...
Iwate - Hanamaki