Mr. Kayama, do you want marry me?
What?
Well?
I do!
I want to get married to you, Chiaki!
The bond that was too strong
Do you want to do it with me?
Chiaki!
Hey... try to be more gentle
Oh... I'm, I'm sorry
Don't be rowdy
O... okay
Slowly... slowly
How's that?
Chiaki
Father...
Two Months Ago
The Bar
Come in
Hey
Chiaki, you look cheerful as always
Of course I do
You, on the other hand, are looking pretty tired.
Yeah, maybe just a little
But Chiaki,
your smile is the best reward
for all day's work!
Mr. Nakamura,
I've heard that line too many times
Is that so?
I had to be more creative
I'll have a beer for now
Okay
A scary-looking father
and a cute daughter
What a quite balance.
It's bizarre
how such a scary-looking guy
could be father to such a cute daughter.
Haven't you heard?
They're not blood-related.
You mean...
Her real parents died in an accident.
The Souichi couple weren't blessed with children
so they rescued her from the orphanage.
I didn't know that.
So what about Souichi's wife?
She was a fine wife
but she unfortunately...
Not with the sad stories again.
Come on in
B... beer please
Okay
Uh... um... Chiaki-chan
Mr. Kayama I've told you a million times
to stop calling me that.
Oh... S... sorry
But why do you act
so biased against me?
Lf... if there's something wrong with me,
you should let me know.
I'll fix it for you... okay?
That... you doing exactly what I hate.
Huh?
I'm off
Come again!
Get to sleep
Good night
Yeah... good night
It's been 10 years...
You were still such a child
So, hey, it's all yours
Hey, wait a second
What's wrong?
My Chiaki's not good enough for you?
That's not it.
Anyway, the accountant just left
Great timing
She can be scatterbrained
but she makes herself useful
Are you okay with
working with such a small business like mine?
Hm?
You know, kids nowadays
prefer to go on to work in the city...
She's not interested in that kind of thing
Hahaha, alright,
I'm going to leave it up to you
Oh... wait...
Oh, I'm... I抦 so sorry. Please excuse me.
Are you all right?
I'm fine, it was just a little scratch
I'm so sorry, I spaced out
Um, excuse me?
Oh, uh, no, my apologies.
Mitsuko
Say it again!
What, are you telling me
I was wrong, too?
Yeah, you treat me like I'm an idiot!
You think you're smarter than me
just because I didn't go to college, don't you?
Both of you! Cut it out!
Stop fighting.
Let's drink and have fun... Aah!
Are you okay?
Hey, cut it out
Quit it, stop.
Let's enjoy the sake
See. Come on, I'm begging you.
I apologize.
I'm sorry.
Good, I'm glad.
Father...
The Bar
Dad, I'll help.
Give it to me, give it to me
No, you don't have to do this kind of work anymore
I'm sending you to go work at Iwai's factory
as a clerk starting this month.
What?
I've already made arrangements.
Why?
Why do I have to go
and work at Mr. Iwai's factory?
Dad!
Say something
You're 23 years old.
I can't expect you to continue helping me here
for the rest of your life
I want you to experience the world that's out there
I don't want you wasting the most exciting time of your life here
with your aging father.
It's not like I'm sticking around just for you.
I like this job,
and moreover, I like this bar...
I've already hired someone to replace you.
What?
I put up a classified ad.
I got a call from someone who might take your place.
Should be here any minute now.
But...
I want you to take care of her
until she gets a hang of the job alright?
Dad...
Do you hate me?
Don't say such a stupid thing.
Don't you get what I'm telling you?
But... but...
Excuse me...
Is right now a good time?
Yes
You must be the applicant
Yes
Oh, and you must be...
What?
M... mom?
Sorry to make you wait.
Hello, hello
Excuse me, can you take this away?
Sure thing, excuse me
So, is your name Yoshie?
Uh, yes.
It's a pleasure to meet you,
my name is Saito
At it again...
You name is Saito?
Um, I don't really understand what's going on...
Nice to meet you
Enjoy
Come on in...
Welcome
Chiaki, you seem so grown up all of a sudden.
Heey, stop being such a drunkard!
This is the new person
Oh, I see
Nice to meet you.
Hello. I'm Nakamura.
Let me help you with that.
Oh
I feel like I already know you.
Do I look that similar?
To your deceased wife?
Yeah, but she was easygoing.
You're much more businesslike.
I'm impressed.
I used to be easygoing.
Since my husband died though,
I was just desperate to stay alive.
Along the way,
I've become this restless woman.
I see...
A little more
Here?
Hey, good work
I'm surprised,
you did great for your first day on the job
Thank you very much
With age comes great skill
Oh... I don't mean to be rude
It's fine
It's about Miss Chiaki...
Right, don't worry about that
She's just anxious
That I'm going to be here alone
She's been with me
since my wife died 10 years ago.
As I have...
What?
Oh, I'm sorry. It's nothing.
So, getting back to our conversation.
I've decided to get a divorce
Really, honest, no matter what anyone says,
I'm going to break it off, yup.
So... when I do,
will you... will you marry me?
Please! I beg you!
What's up?
If you're not feeling well,
go to the back and rest.
Everyone's going to worry
if you continue to look so gloomy?
Where are you going?
I guess we can't be together anymore huh?
Huh?
Nothing!
Hey!
I'm going to leave the bill right here!
Chiaki-chan is a fast runner.
Maybe was on the track team? Haha...
I told you to stop talking to me like you know me.
Oh, sorry about that.
Aah, uhh... um...
I don't mean to be rude
but could you leave me alone?
What?
I said leave me alone.
You're so severe!
I don't mind that you don't care about me...
But Chiaki-chan... Miss Chiaki,
when you're not happy...
I just can't leave you there all alone.
You can talk to me about it if you want.
I might not be able to solve your problems
But our worries are lessened
just by talking about them...
Right?
No!
Oh...
Ouch...
It's not right!
You're trying to get me when I'm feeling most vulnerable.
Chiaki, I'm just...
Chiaki!
Leave her alone
Why don't you leave her be?
But...
She's not a kid anymore
Let it go for today.
Good work.
Go home.
Good bye.
Can I have a word?
What?
Am I okay to be here?
What?
I just feel like I'm causing a split
in your relationship with Chiaki
I understand that you feel the need
to let Chiaki go...
But you're making it seem like
you're kicking her out...
You... you must not leave.
What?
You look like her.
My dead wife...
That's...
So similar...
You can't...
That face...
But I...
I'm... afraid of being alone.
Do you understand?
You're beautiful...
Mr. Asakura...
Mitsuko...
No
You're Mitsuko
I'm not Mitsuko!
You are her!
I am not Mitsuko!
Do you still want to do it?
Mitsuko
Now, show me your pretty breasts
Aah, Mitsuko... Mitsuko...
Dad?
Mitsuko...
Mitsuko, I love you...
Mr. Asakura...
Yes, faster
I'm coming... I抦 coming
Chiaki
Good morning
Time to Part Ways
Good morning
Chiaki!
Shall I lend a hand?
Thanks
You act like real husband and wife
That again
Um,
It's about Chiaki
Don't worry about a thing
I'll do something about it
Sure...
Mom...
Are you jealous of me too?
Why do you have sex with me?
What?
To put her farther from your mind?
Don't say another word.
Answer me!
I'm sorry!
I'm so sorry about last time!
I can't get Chiaki out of my mind...
I don't even want to date her!
Just so long as I can see her
smile every day at the store...
That's all it takes
to relieve the boredom of this shit job
It makes me forget
all those unbearable things from my life
and motivates me to face yet another day
Mr. Kayama...
Yes
You don't live far from here do you?
What, uh, yeah.
I don't really want to go to the bar today...
I never would have imagined that
you would ever grace my house with your presence...
W... wait
Mr. Kayama, do you want to marry me?
What?
Well?
I do want to marry you!
You want to... do it with me?
You're leaving?
What do you mean you're leaving?
I'm going to Mr. Kayama's place.
Kayama? You mean... Oh, right
That pathetic guy? Him?
He told me very clearly.
That he wanted to marry me.
Huh?
He lives in a small place now
but he's planning on moving on to a bigger apartment
He doesn't make much
but if we both work, we can make ends meet
Chiaki, calm down.
You're rushing things
Why don't you think about it awhile?
You're the one who wanted me
to experience the world, right?
Yeah, I said that. What about it?
There's no place
for me here anymore.
What do you mean?
How could you say that to your father!
Wh... where do you think you're going?
Sit down.
Sit. Right now.
I'm calling Kayama over right now.
Chiaki
Can I have a word?
What is it?
I heard from your father that you're leaving
Yes
Is that what you want?
What?
Chiaki, you like your father don't you?
Of course I like him.
He's my dad
Well, I have to get my things ready.
Excuse me.
Half a month later
I see, so she seems to be getting by
Indeed, after all we didn't have
any women in the office before that
I see
Oh, here's the wife!
Ah, but she's not the typical type.
Yes, ever since Chiaki's come to the office,
the office has been a much livelier place.
She's really helping us out.
Take care of her
Yes, hehehe
What is it you want to say?
Hey, Chiaki
Do I really look like your mother?
What?
I've been lonely for such a long time.
I've always lived that way
Not just because my husband died
Ever since I can remember, I've been alone
But Mr. Souichi asked me to stay
It made me so happy...
Even if I am just a substitute for his deceased wife
But I guess that's not real love...
I want to be loved for who I am
I am neither his dead wife
nor you, his daughter.
You two are going to get married right?
What?
I want you to be clear about it.
In front of him.
You came to ask me that?
What are you worried for?
You think I'm going to take my father away from you?
Why would I do that?
There's no way. I'm his daughter.
Good. Well, I'll let him know.
I'm... I抦 just a substitute?
To help you to forget about your dad?
Is that what it is?
But... but I'm going to...
I'm going to...
I want Chiaki to love me for real
Nobuhiko... harder!
Make sure I don't get away
Chiaki!
You went to Chiaki's place?
I see, so how was it?
How's she doing?
Well
She has completely adapted to her life with Nobuhiko
It seems like a lie
that she had previously been so cold to him
They said they were getting married
What?
But those two just seem so childish
We have to take good care of them
Ms. Asakura?
What?
Are you listening to me?
Of... of course
I'm sorry
I'll take care of it
Sorry about that
Thank you
Hey boss, you feeling okay?
What?
You're looking spacey
Are you worried about Chiaki?
I saw her walking around
with that Kayama guy
Did you?
Man, I wish I could've gotten with her
You idiot
Where did you see it? Good.
If she likes him, she likes him
What do you want?
Don't you wish for her to be happy, above all?
What are you saying?
Of course I do.
Do you really think that?
What are you trying to say?
Yoshie... what are you...
Yes
Chi... Chiaki!
Hey, Chiaki!
Are... are you
Okay with this?
With this...
This is what I've always dreamed of
Chiaki...
I'm going to be happy
Let's go...
Let's get ready to open the store
Chiaki!
Where are you going?
She left of her own accord!
To forget about her feelings for you!
Are you going to let those feelings go to waste?
There ought to be no confusion.
You two are known around town
for having a friendly relationship, am I right?
Isn't that what you want?
It's impossible!
Souichi!
It's impossible!
I've finally come to realize...
That I like her...
For her, I'll lose everything
I'll even betray Mitsuko
to have her by my side!
Don't go!
Let me go!
No!
Don't go! Please!
Let me go!
Don't go!
I don't want to be lonely anymore!
Not anymore!
Yoshie...
You can call me Mitsuko...
You can even call me Chiaki...
If only you'd stay with me...
Yoshie...
Mitsuko doesn't exist anymore...
And Chiaki...
she... she's my daughter
Mr. Souichi...
Yes, that's how it must be
She's going to be happy now won't she?
Yes
Can you see?
Can you see all of me?
Just look at me!
Look harder!
Chiaki... Chiaki... Chiaki
Chiaki...
Yoshie... Yoshie?
Yoshie!
I'm getting ready...
Chiaki...
Be patient...
I heard from Ishii,
Ms. Yoshie quit?
Why?
It arrived this morning...
I'm glad I met you
My feelings know no end.
But I saw your tears and I made a decision.
I didn't want to stand in the way
of your relationship any longer.
I can never compete with the 10 years
you spent with Miss Chiaki
Perhaps it is better off that I remain lonely
I'll just wait here by myself
believing that one day I'll meet someone...
Chiaki...
Do you want to start over?
Dad
I understand now that I'm alone
We have to be together
I know it's taken me a while to realize it
But I know that I need you!
So let's carry on like before,
you and me at the store.
Without anyone to bother us
Thanks dad
I'm so happy
But there's no more looking back
Chiaki...
If we stay together like this,
eventually we're both going to be ruined
I don't care!
It's too late...
You're right...
I'm just a selfish bastard
So selfish...
Dad!!
Chiaki... Forgive me!
Don't apologize
I'll always like you, dad
Chiaki
I'll be really happy one day,
you'll see
So just once...
Just this once...
Chiaki...