101st Marriage Proposal The First Movement
101 Kai Me No Propose Dai 1 Gaku Shou.
Sawamura-san, you must be exhausted.
Today's performance was amazing! Success!
Why is he so popular among girls...
I'm deeply touched.
Wonderful performance!
Thank you very much.
It was all possible
that Tachibana-san had secured this hall.
All I did was called the Governor.
I bet you haven't eaten lunch yet.
I've a reservation at a restaurant at Azabu.
Excuse me.
Sawamura-san! Sawamura-san!
We need 70 of this.
Yes, yes.
Hoshino Kakaricho
Yes.
Hoshino Kakaricho!
Yes.
Sorry to bother you.
There's a phone call for you, Hoshino Kakaricho.
You see to it. OK?
I'll see to it.
I'll go back to the Main Office.
Yes.
Get me a car, will you?
Yes, Sir.
Excuse me, Sorry to bother...
Let me use your phone.
Hello!
Hello, this is Hoshino speaking.
How are you?
Thank for your call.
My complaint?
No. I have no complaints.
Yes.
As you know....
I met her only once...
I wondered if...
she understood me well enough.
Yes.
She understood me well.
Ah, really?
The first time she saw the picture,
she had already lost interest in me.
Ah, really? Really?
Mirror?
Yes I have a mirror, right here.
Yes. Yes. I am holding it right now.
Yes.
My face does not fit into the mirror frame?
Ah, nice joke!
How did it go?
What do you mean?
Wasn't it about the outcome of Omiai?
Another rejection...
How many times is it now?
If my memory is correct...
It should be the 99th time?
That's amazing!
A kind of the GUINNESS Record, isn't it?
I'm sorry...
Shibuya...
Yes?
Don't let others know.
I won't.
I may not marry at all.
Probably, most likely...
Possibly and maybe!
I won't get married.
I refuse Omiai. (Arranged Marriage)!
There's nothing to cry about.
Yes, yes.
You always worry about me.
I understand it very well.
Mother...
I'm thankful for your concern.
But, about this, I beg you...
Hello?
Hello!
Naoto, why are you staying for dinner?
Huh?
Is it really that much trouble?
Not really.
The more, the merrier.
I'm going to take a shower.
Hey!
eh?
Kaoru still can't forget
that previous guy?
How is it?
I don't know, either.
Weren't they engaged?
I only know he was a pianist.
I heard he died just before the Wedding Ceremony.
Yes.
Can you tell me about it?
What?
What were his words exactly?
She told me once
when she was drunk.
Those words still remain in her heart.
Anyway,
Who cares about such words as
"You're my sunshine or something."
You plan to propose
in the same way, same words?
Yes!
I don't mind being a substitute for that guy...
I still want to marry her.
Parents! You don't have any parents?
Parents?
They died already.
What's so funny?
My mother passed away long time ago.
My father, 2 years ago too.
Aw, how unfortunate!
So you live here alone now?
No, I'm with my brother.
Eh? Really?
Is he as handsome as you?
Ah...
His hairstyle is similar to mine.
Is he single by any chance?
Yeah! He's looking for
for his bride right now.
Great!
Ah! Introduce me to him.
Ah, are you OK?
Are you OK?
Sorry but I must be leaving now.
So soon?!
You'd better rest a little while.
I'll get some medicine for you.
Why do you treat Ryoko especially nice?
Why do you favor her?!
Stop complaining!
Not fair...
Hey, everyone, you can get drunk today.
Hey! Someone at the door!
Brother, it must be his brother...
What?!
I though his big brother came back.
How disappointing...
Oh, old man, are you here to get the NHK payment?
Old man?!
Selling newspapers?
We're not interested because we don't read'em.
Good bye.
Hey hey hey!
What's going on?
I don't know.
There's a strange old man here.
Strange old man...
Brother...
Ehhh?!!!
This is your brother?!
We're just getting to know each other after Go-kon Party.
Now that you said it,
there is a resemblance in his hair style.
Oh yeah, it looked similar before.
Atavism! (Kakusei Iden)
You wanted to be introduced, didn't you?
You guys...
Handsome men are said to " Mizu Mo Shitataru" drip water from every part of the body
You've changed into a Sake Drenched Brother.
I need to go soon.
Really?
Oh, me, too.
Excuse me, sorry.
Are you OK?
Thank you. Good bye!
Good bye!
My... My name is Okamura Ryoko.
It's OK. I'll clean up myself.
But...
It's really OK.
Sorry to bother you.
I'm leaving now.
And this.
Uhh... you know...
Yes?
Your phone number...
I live at home. So I can't...
Ah, that's the case.
Good night.
Good night!
Oh, oh, so messy!
See you later.
Couldn't get her phone number...
Does she have a boyfriend...
So sticky. Can't even wipe it off.
Don't give other people an attitude.
What's the big deal!
We're only drinking at home.
Who said I'm an NHK money collector?!
eh!
So that's because...
Who said I'm a strange old man?!
Just joking! There were only joking.
We don't read newspapers, so we don't need it.
Stupid idiots!
Brother...
eh?
It was unfortunate.
About what?
I heard the last week's Omiai
didn't go well.
Auntie told me about it over the phone.
Bad Genes...
I have bad genes!!
But you're already over 40 years old.
There is nothing you can do...
You won't understand how I feel.
Come to think of it... you're right.
I never had a girlfriend when I was in the university.
But you where really popular when you where in kindergarten.
Miyo-chan told me every morning, when she came to pick you up...
eh?
Her nose had snot dripping from it like a chewing gum...
When I grow up, I'll be Junpei-kun's bride.
Don't get jealous of a kid in kindergarten.
I just want to say that I'm not a flirt like you.
Come to think of it...
I'm not like you.
You're successful at whatever you do.
Unlike you, no matter what I do when I do it, I'm unsuccessful.
Unlike you, I'm not always carefree.
Who's carefree?
You always have your sad face on.
That's why the bride run away before the ceremony.
Aaaah!
Sorry.
How could you...
Touching the wound...
Sorry, I was out of line.
So painful, this pain...
From my own brother...
Sorry.
You're merciless.
I never knew...
it was coming from you.
Junpei.
eh?
What's inside the VCR?
"My Neighbor Totoro" is inside.
I see...
What are you doing?
I'm erasing it.
Stop it!
You still awake?
Yes.
What's wrong?
Love problems?
Tell sis about it.
Sis...
What?
You still can't forget about Makabe-san?
It's already been 3 years.
Sorry, to have you worry.
No problem.
Of course I know...
I'm already over 30 years old...
I need to find Mr. Right.
If I continue like this,
I'll never get married.
Sis, you're very pretty.
That won't happen.
Thank you.
How about Naoto?
eh?
How do you feel about him?
Naoto?
He is a kind of brother,
...close to my age, and annoying, too.
I see.
Chie.
eh?
I'll probably try
Omiai after all.
I'm not talking about marriage.
I just want to get a chance to make myself look prettier.
And let others know
that I still "got it".
Really, to make yourself look prettier.
Let others know of our beauty.
I'll accompany you for sure.
OK.
Let's go to sleep.
Yes, let's.
I'll go to sleep now.
Good night!
Good night.
It's a beautiful composition.
Chopin's Douze études, "Farewell Song"
But it has an unlucky name.
It doesn't concern us.
Liar...
Towa University
Noriko how many more Clubs & Circles do you want to join?
I want to expand the possibilities of meeting good looking guys.
But I never knew our University had an Anime Society.
I don't have much time.
Let's go, Let's go!
Welcome, come on in!
Anime Kenkyu Kai Anime Society
You guys want to join our club?
Not us, but she does!
You guys, wait. I'm not...
If you think this is a joke, please leave.
We want to join.
Really? Please write your name and the faculty you are in.
Yes!
So simple minded.
Aren't you joining too?
No interests,
in either anime or you.
Really?
It's disgusting for a grown-up to be an anime fanatic.
Hey!
You haven't cried while watching the "Space Battleship Yamato"?
I've never seen it.
It's a waste of my time to talk to you.
Not good. It's already five, I must go.
Five?!
My watch is broken!
Hey! Wait!
You're a shameless girl.
It doesn't matter. We're headed in the same direction.
If not, I wouldn't have given you a lift.
Hurry up, I'm running out of time.
Is she the one?
She is with such a body to die for...
No way to reach that kind of a body by eating 3 meals a day.
This one...
She's like a 3rd choice as in Sho-Chiku-Bai selection. Pine-Bamboo-Plum
Besides she puts too much make-up on.
But I'm not in a position
to ask more...
It definitely won't be her.
I can't see anything happening with her.
But there is still a good woman...
...in the world.
Is he the one?
He's quite young!
But he dresses too flashy.
Or is it this one?
He looks like a kind man
and his sense of fashion isn't bad.
But he looks like he's a Mom's boy.
It definitely won't be this one.
It's not the flashy dresses.
Then it's the middle one, mother-complex guy.
Then it looks like it's going to be the fat woman.
Ah forget it!
It doesn't matter
what kind of woman it is.
Nice to meet you. My name is Hoshino Tatsuro.
Nice to meet you. My name is Yabuki Kaoru.
You're Yabuki Kaoru-san, I presume.
You are Hoshino-san?
Brother, sorry I'm late.
Where's your date?
Oh! What's wrong?
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha!
Why are you laughing all of a sudden?!
You're too weird.
Junpei!
eh?
Let's go back home.
Why?
You don't like her?
On the contrary, I like her too much.
Of course you do!
She's such a beauty.
Why would this kind of pretty girl...
be willing to be matched with me?
Give me a reason. A reason!
How would I know the reason?
Junpei...
eh?
She is probably...
a sex-changed Transvestite?
What are you talking about?
You always think of the worst case...
You're too naive.
No, no. That's not it.
This is your little brother talking.
But I think you have face of deep and hidden wisdom.
Does my 5 o'clock shadow show?
You laugh too much, Chie?
Because he's called Hoshino Tatsuro.
So I thought he would be very handsome.
These kinds of men are usually nice people.
Yes, very nice people. That kind of man.
Mind your manners to Hoshino-san.
Are you going to get married with him?
Are you insulting me?
I'm hungry from all the laughter.
Then we can go eat crabs later.
Speaking of crabs, don't you think he looks like a crab?
Doesn't he? You think so?
Don't be like that.
Crab! Crab!
Stop that.
If I start laughing now, I won't be able to stop.
But he really does look like a crab.
Here they come...
Sorry to have kept you waiting so long.
Going to a bathroom together is a terrible thing. Tsure-Shon-Urinating side by side
Two ladies sticking together is even worse.
Junpei-kun, don't be so rude.
I heard Hoshino-san, you work for...
a construction company.
That's right.
I'm the construction company's
General Manager.
Yes, Bucho, it is.
So you're a Bucho?
How about you, Kaoru-san?
I play cello.
I play Shougi. Shougi is an Oriental version of chess.
Next time we can play together.
That's Chess!
No, it's in an orchestra.
Isn't that a bigger version of Ukulele?
Ukulele!?
That's very funny. Cello and Ukulele...
Chie.
Excuse me, but...
What type of music do you like?
Mozart...
Oh, is that right?
Any others?
Bach.
Bach!
"Bach!" is my favorite!
I like him, too.
Is that so...
And, there's someone else, too.
I frequently listen to him... what was that...
Yes! Hendel and Gretel!
Hendel and Gretel?! Ha Ha Ha Ha!
That's not music. Ha Ha Ha Ha!
Uh, do we really have to stay for this?
Then, how about going out for dinner?
I know a good restaurant nearby.
How about there?
What kind of a restaurant is it?
Crabs! They serve crabs.
Ha Ha Ha Ha!
Crabs!
Your sister is very easily amused.
Ha Ha Ha Ha!
Kani Douraku Restaurant
You don't like crabs?
This is my sister's first Omiai
and she's very nervous.
Well...
Hoshino-san, you look pretty much composed.
In my case... this is my...
100th time.
Well, this is your 2nd time, isn't it?
Yes, one, two.
Yes, this is my second time.
What are you talking about?
Yes, last time and this time.
Excuse me, may I ask how old you are?
I'm 28.
In reality, I am...
42. Forty two.
In all this time, you still aren't married?
Chie, that's very rude.
Can't you tell by looking at him?
Ah, that's right?
I bet he's devoted himself
principally to the business.
So he probably didn't have
any chances to meet other girls.
You could put it that way.
Yes, I've been working very hard...
Yes, I've been a workaholic.
Yabuki-san, why aren't you married yet?
Ahh...
Ahh... no...
Did I ask something that I shouldn't have?
Ah!
It must be!
Everybody thinks Yabuki-san is
a pretty flower that is out of reach.
And everyone is too afraid
to come close.
It must be like that. Right? Junpei.
Nice, nice!
Every woman wants to hear compliments.
I think so, too.
Is this good?
Letting them forget what they were talking about.
Everyone thinks so.
Hoshino-san, what kind of women do you prefer?
Well, how can I say this...
Family-Oriented Woman, perhaps.
Ah, is that so?
I'm not the homemaker type.
I don't even know how to do any household chores.
It's OK. I like to clean up.
I can't even cook a fried egg.
The yolk always breaks.
It's OK, it's OK.
I like scrambled eggs.
I hate to do laundry.
It's OK. I like to do laundry.
I always wash the bed sheets and dry them in a Veranda.
Panting sheets like this!!
If it's like that,
then you don't need a wife.
That's right!
That's absolutely right, however....
But, I think I want...
I want a wife.
Yes...
I have this feeling inside of me
that tells me and begs me...
I want to get a wife.
Then it's almost time...
I must be going now...
Are you going back?
Yeah?
Then, it will be you two alone.
You can go back by yourself now.
Will you be OK?
If I don't come back early enough, go to the police.
Then, take your time.
Are you going?
Yes, I'm going.
Check fires before you go to bed.
OK, OK.
Thank you very much for today.
You're welcome.
About my answer...
In this situation, who should I answer to...
Customarily, two or three days later,
There will be an answer through the matchmaker.
But today the matchmaker isn't here.
Is it OK if I contact you personally?
Yes, of course it's OK.
Or shall I answer right now?
No, not now.
Go back and think for 2 or 3 days.
and then give me an answer.
Oh, I see.
I'm sorry.
It's OK.
I think these procedures are troublesome.
I just want to get it over with as fast as possible.
Get it over with?
You mean to say...
Ah, sorry...
Yes, I think so.
Really, there is something...
I must apologize to you...
Actually, I am...
not a Bucho.
I'm a Kakaricho...
...with no hope of future promotions.
For Omiai...
it was my 100th one.
100th?!
I've been rejected 99 times.
It's been like this...
ever since I was born.
Nothing I do is successful.
However...
A beautiful lady, like you....
even if it's a random mistake,
...have met me today....
For that, I'm very thankful.
I know myself really well.
I'm not good enough
to be with you.
What are you talking about?!
For a grown man to talk about himself like that!
So what's wrong about being a Kakaricho?
You're not lazy when you're working, right?
Of course not.
You just don't understand how to deal with other people.
Promotions are not the only important things in life.
So what's wrong with being rejected 100 times?
No, it’s 99 times.
Why is it you don't think those girls have no taste?
Who said we are not made for each other?
That's... nobody...
Who knows?!
If we will fit each other or not?
There are no girls in the world
you can't wish for.
Thank you very much.
Something like that...
This is the first time
I've heard something like that in my life.
I'm not...
I'll be anxious to receive your call.
I don't mean it like that.
Your call...
I'll be anxious to receive your call.
Wait... Wait a minute...
And at that time,
she said...
We fit each other, don't we?
Yes! Great!
Yes, it's no problem for sure.
Junpei-kun, you think so, too?
Yes, I thought she'd reject you for sure.
I had prepared a party to console you when you returned.
Then the party is put to waste.
And at that time, she said...
We fit each other, don't we?
Yes, yes! You, two are perfect fit!
I can't believe she likes strange things.
You know, brother?
Pretty girls are easily attracted to the weird looking guys.
You sometimes find couples on the street
that make you ask "Why are they together?".
Yes, yes, yes!!
A slender girl like a "Mallet"
needs a guy like you.
Like a "Mortar!"
Mallet And Mortar! Kine To Usu
You two can make tasty Mochi, pounded with a mallet and mortar.
Yes, there ought to be something good in my life.
You know what, brother?
If you get married.
With this kind of pretty girl, every night...
Stop! Stop saying.
Every night, every night.
Please stop talking.
Stop it!
Hey, hey, hey!
And at that time, she said? Sonotoki Kanojyo wa?
We fit each other, don't we? Watashitachitte, Kekkou Oniai ja nai.
I can't sleep face-down, tonight.
And at that time, he said... Sonotoki Karewa?
I'll be anxious to receive your call. Denwa Kitaishite Matte Masu.
Sigh!
Why did you say so many useless things?
When I saw him rambling on about how useless he was,
I just couldn't help myself.
I thought you would definitely reject him.
Of course I didn't mean I'd OK to the matchmaking.
And at the time, he said? Sonotoki Karewa?
I'll be anxious to receive your call. Denwa Kitaishite Matte Masu.
Why don't you just marry him?
You must be joking.
Chie, let me tell you about marriage.
Marriage means kissing and making love...
Making love?
Stop it already.
Chie, I beg you.
Marry that guy for me!
Don't be stupid.
That's just what I say.
Mom is really too much.
She never thinks about how I would feel.
But it's already been a long time.
What has?
Since I last saw your smile.
Ding, Ding, Ding, Ding, Ding, Ding, Ding!
At that time, she said... De, Sonotoki Kanojyo wa?
We fit each other, don't we? Watashitachitte, Kekko Oniai ja nai!
Ding, Ding, Ding, Ding, Ding, Ding, Ding!
Rejecting him over the phone should be an easy thing.
At that time, he said? De, Sonotoki Kare wa?
I'll be anxious to receive your call. Denwa Kitaishite Matte Masu.
Ishige Gakki Ishige Musical Instruments
Kaoru, you did Omiai?!
I was forced by my parents.
I should give it a try, too.
What about the guy from the last time?
No, he's a Mom's boy.
Normally, good-looking guys are like that.
It's hard running the store by yourself.
No, I'm not talented in music.
Being a "Buyer" is better
than being a "Player."
Really?
The next step is to find someone,
who can look after the business together.
Say, if you are rejecting him,
Introduce him to me, will you?
How can I do such a thing?
So you agree then?
How was it, Kakaricho?
Your 100th Omiai!?
It can't be...
What do you mean, "It can't be"?
You have to be serious in your work.
She's so cute..
What are you talking about, you idiot?
Hey! How come I've never seen this girl at the General Affairs Dept before?
She just graduated from College.
Everybody is talking about her.
Oh, here she comes.
I'm really sorry about last time.
eh?!
Aah...yes!
Freshman year is the only time
You really work hard.
I'll keep it up all the way through.
A Faculty of English Literature, huh?
That's unbelievable. Isn't it?!
We can probably become.
brother and sister.
Don't worry about that.
It's absolutely 100 % impossible.
Hey!
Your sister plans to reject him?
Of course!
Many guys are trying to woo my sister.
Why would she choose someone like him?
She'd have rejected if she had seen his picture beforehand.
She never had marriage in mind.
Even if he gave her 10 billion yen.
I'm afraid that still won't be possible.
Stop joking!
Even so...
My brother is very serious about this.
Marriage?
Who with whom?
You and me.
You must be joking.
I'm too lazy to think of a way to propose.
Men are decisive.
We fit each other.
Perhaps...
That's what I said.
But...
But what?
Sorry, no.
Why?
If you settle with Miai, I'll...
I will reject.
It's because of that guy from your past?
I'll make you forget him.
Sorry.
I'm going now.
Kaoru!
Sorry.
He's already dead! When are you going to forget him?
You're not a kid anymore.
Why do you care about those Proposed Words?
Kaoru's Wedding Day 3 Years ago...
There's been an accident.
Makabe-san got caught.
Operation
We tried our best.
We're terribly sorry.
Are you proposing?
Then let me say it again.
I'm home.
Welcome back.
She wants to make up for last time.
So she prepared dinner for us.
Oh, really?
I forgot to mention.
We work at the same company.
So that's how it is.
Hurry and wash up for dinner.
Let's eat together.
I hope for good news.
Yes.
It doesn't really matter to me.
But the other party looks very interested.
Then I'll go buy champagne to celebrate.
There's no need, no need.
Champagne... I've already prepared it.
For 3 people, I think it's enough.
But... but I think.
She doesn't fit you.
What are you talking about?
I don't like her type.
What! Is it because...
Your important brother is being taken away from you so you feel insecure.
Jealousy, jealousy.
Ah...
It's better not to pick up so soon.
That's right.
No, I'll pick up.
No! Goddamn it.
Hallo~ Hello~ Hi, this is Hoshino speaking.
Yes, Junpei?
Your friend.
Eh, mine?
Your friend!
What! Really.
Hello, it's me.
He likes too many girls.
Stop talking nonsense.
You don't understand how I feel.
Ah, sorry, sorry. What's up?
Really?
What's wrong?
Naoto proposed to me.
Really?
It gave me a scare.
And then?
I need to call Hoshino-san.
I understand what that guy said.
Me, too.
There are a lot of similar situations.
Ha, ha, ha, really?
Hang up already, will you?
If you don't hurry up
I'm going to spray you with the champagne.
Don't do that.
Give me the phone.
Hang up the phone already...
I'm waiting for a phone call.
Give me the phone!
Do as you like.
Whatever.
Hello! Hoshino here!!
Hello, this is Yabuki speaking.
Hello! This is Tatsuro speaking. It's me.
I'm very sorry.
I don't deserve Hoshino-san.
Huh?
I'm very sorry.
I will decline.
Oh, really then.
Yes.
I understand, yes.
It's OK, it's OK. Don't mention it.
Yes...
Yes. Yes.
Good night.
OK.
Congratulations!
No, no.
Instead of champagne... somehow tonight...
Sake will fit this situation better.
Really, Sake is better...
suited for tonight.
I'll go buy the sake.
I see.
I'll go buy sake.
So you're going to marry Naoto?
I'm not marrying anyone.
Because I'm already married.
I finally realized that today.
I still love him.
It probably won't change...
...in the future.
Sis...
Sorry to make you come here.
What is it that you want?
My sister has called you, right?
I've already been to 100 match makings.
I'm already used to this kind of thing.
You don't like my sister?
eh?
Have you already...
given up?
Once it's been declined,
that's the end of it.
That's the basic rule of Omiai.
I know about it, but...
Just because it's been a long time
since I had seen my sister
smile with such happiness.
Really?
But I'm...
not a comedian.
I don't mean it like that.
I know even if she gives me
another chance to meet her.
It definitely would be
a rejection right away.
But I'm happy she gave me something
to look forward to.
I'm satisfied with that.
Say hello to your sister for me.
I have to return to work.
With one line of speech!
With just one line,
You can probably change my sister's heart.
Sorry about last night.
Huh? What? Why?
Sorry.
I don't mind at all.
You should mind a little.
Then I mind a little.
But I haven't ...
given up yet.
The Omiai partner...
That old man?!
Kotoba Wa Kokoro Wo Koenai My words of love cannot get beyond my heart.
What's the matter?
Is he bothering you?
I made it clear over the phone already.
Anything else?
Let's just go. Don't worry about him.
Kaoru!
I solemnly vow... Boku-Wa Chikau!
...50 years from today... 50 Nen-Go No Kimi-o
...to love you as I do love you now. Ima-To Kawarazu Aishite-Iru!
I solemnly vow... Boku-Wa Chikau-yo
...50 years from today... 50 Nen-Go No Kimi-o
...to love you as I do love you now. Ima-To Kawarazu Aishite-Iru.
Dust Sub Revised on August 23, 2004 V1.8