Was it good? You guys!
What's the matter?
I'm happy! You ate it all! That's great!
You hung in there and did it!
You're great!
Ai-chan, you're a good person.
So, come home.
When you're there, it's fun.
I am?
I'm fun?
Yeah.
Good for you, Ai-chan!
Let's go home, Ai-chan.
Your home.
That's right! Let's go out with everyone.
All right! First one back wins!
No way.
Sorry. You're right.
Matsuda... Yoko.
Tell me where you got it!
In the trash.
- The trash? - Yeah.
Don't lie.
I'm not lying.
I watched as it was dumped in a trash can.
By a woman.
She's a very beautiful woman, isn't she? Right?
Yeah.
What's the matter?
I was deeply moved.
Huh?
And then...
I got hungry.
What should I have...?
You have burnt rice? ("Okoge")
Yeah! Give me the burnt rice special. ("Okoge Teishoku")
Yes, ma'am.
Welcome!
Oh! You're here!
Want me to order five more Okoge Teishoku's? On me.
What's with you?
Don't worry about it. Sit.
All right!
Umm... Well... uh... hmm...
Ai-chan?
What is it?
I'm happy for you.
Huh? About what?
- I'm so happy for you! - Hey, wait!
Your Okoge Teishoku is ready.
Looks good!
It does!
What is that? It's burnt! Doesn't that ruin the taste!?
You don't know it, Ai-chan?
You mean you've never eaten this before?
You have no memories of haven eaten this before? Not even a clue?
Eh? Ah, that's right.
That's right.
Ai-chan, want to try it?
No, I don't.
"Detective Section"
"Input key word please" Matsuda Yoko
"Matsuda Yoko" 'No data corresponding to this input.'
Matsuda Yoko...
Not quite the image I...
Good work!
Um, Iizuka-san, actually...
Eh? What is it? Something up?
There is.
What is it?
Well...
Should I tell him?
What is it?
Hey, Yaginuma-kun.
You have the impression that I'm no good,
but just this once, as a man, as a fellow police officer and as your senior,
won't you tell me what it is? Hmm?
Ah, no, that's not why...
I can't...
Umm...
I've been really impolite, and I'm very sorry about that, but...
Huh?
Then you should just tell me.
I really wanted you to be the first to hear my report.
It was typical of me that I thought you wouldn't understand at all.
- I'm sorry! - Huh?
Let's go.
Um... We're meeting everyone...
- This is GREAT! - It is good, isn't it?
Geez, you're not being very nice.
Try to eat some, Ai-chan.
Here. Please eat it.
Thanks.
Okay... It's good!
Isn't it?
She ate it! She ate it! All right!
Good for you, Ai-chan.
Once again, you'll know happiness.
Huh?
Before you know it,
you'll thoroughly be a member of the Kataoka family, Ai-chan.
Eh?!
Really?
Hmm? What is it? What?
Ah, good for you, Shun.
What's the matter?
Aren't you going in?
Ah, sure...
Shall we go in?
Ah, welcome!
Hi, hi!
Everyone's here.
Looks good, doesn�t' it, Shun-kun!
"I was thinking, maybe we should release her photo to the media."
"I don't think you should do that.
There are times when you want to escape from reality,
and things you want to avert your eyes from.
That's being human."
Yaginuma-kun! Yaginuma-kun?
Yes? What is it?
What were you trying to tell me earlier?
What is it?
There's nothing.
Eh?
But... what?!
I wonder what I should have...
"I thought I had entered into a gentle, lovely moment.
There had never been a time when I was popular.
So I thought...
just a little...
that my sadness might become happiness.
But...
I still wasn't aware of that yet.
And I wondered...
just what he was feeling as he stared at his family."
Ah! Umm...
I'm going shopping!
Really?
Well then, why don't we all go together?
Sorry. Don't wanna.
I'll pass.
I see. Okay then.
Right then!
Wanna go together?
Huh?!
Hmm. This is good!
It's good.
If those guys had come along, they could've eaten with us.
Well, children can be like that.
Always worrying their fathers.
Come give it try! Please stop by!
Here.
You get three spins.
Ai-chan.
Eh?! Me?
No, no! I can't!
It's okay. Give it a spin.
But I'm really no good.
I guarantee I'll fail.
I'm telling you, I have terrible luck at this.
Uh, I mean...
I just have that feeling, is all.
Well, even if you assume that, a person's luck can always change.
Eh?
Right? Please try.
Go ahead.
Ah, too bad. Try again.
One last time!
All right!
Let's do the last try together.
Ready?
OY! THE BIG WINNER!!
They got the special prize! A family vacation to an onsen (hot springs)!
"Just then I thought, (Kono toki, Watashi wa omottanda,)
if I was together with him, (Kono hito to isshouni ireba,)
I could get accustomed to being happy." (Watashi mo shiawase ni narerunjyanai katte.)
"Special Prize Onsen Vacation (hot springs)"
This is great!
Ai-chan, look. This place looks great.
"Isawa Onsen"
(in red)
Isawa-cho (village).
This is where she came from.
Why...? There of all places...
What is it, Ai-chan?
KANNO Miho
TAMAKI Koji
NARIMIYA Hiroki
KOHINATA Fumiyo
WAKUI Emi
"Ai no Uta" "Love Song"
Episode 04: "Tsuini Uso ga BARE Chatta!?" "The Lie is Finally Exposed!?"
EH!? You're lying!
You got the onsen?
I'm not lying!
Why do you always think I'm lying?
Besides, what woman goes around saying
"EHHH?" and "You're lying?" anymore?
An onsen, huh...?
You're not listening.
I shouldn't go.
Not after the last time.
Ah...
Chi...
Huh?
What are you remembering with that big grin?
Out with it!
But it's just a memory now.
Listen!
Wanna hear about it? About the last time I went to an onsen?
Not in the least.
You're lying!
Ah! You just said "You're lying," too, Ai-chan!
Excuse me! Two waters, please.
Still, that's great. Winning a trip to an onsen.
I never really have hopes for those things, myself.
Yeah, whatever. But, there's a little problem.
The place where we're going. The place.
"Isawa Onsen?"
But you can't change that. It's the luck of the lottery.
I know all that, and that's fine.
How long is it for?
Ah, between 2 and 3 days.
I see.
And, well I... it's about this Isawa...
I'll be off for 2 or 3 days!
Thank you!
It's okay!
Hey...
Why do you want our schedule?
- Were you planning to come with us? - Yeah.
"Yeah?"
You don't want me?
It's not that I don't want you. Uh...
I know!
You're shy about going into an onsen together!
You are.
Going on a trip and suddenly getting acquainted like young children.
You don't want me to see you?
Are you self conscious?
I'm not.
That's it! You are self conscious!
- No, that's not...! - Good morning!
I came here to eat.
Ah, Ai-chan!
Hell - lo.
Hi.
What's the matter?
I'm leaving.
See ya.
Bye.
What am I gonna do?
I can't go 'cause I might meet someone there who knows me.
But I can't tell them I can't go now.
'Cause if I do, they'll want to know a reason why!
How am I gonna talk myself outta this!?
EH? That's great.
Isn't it?
I guess it is.
I've never won, not even once.
Never had any luck with the lottery.
It doesn't happen very often, does it?
So you really hit it, huh?
By chance, Ai-chan brought lots of luck to our home.
Maybe she's an angel.
But then, she's always a little 'Fuwaa,' isn't she?
That's right!
Ah... It'll be fun!
The kids will be so delighted.
It's been awhile since we went anywhere.
Not that they complain about that.
After all, when I'm like this,
and I stop to consider things,
I think I want to leave behind a store of things for them.
I've been stingy enough.
But, that's just foolish.
I just want to leave as much as I can to them, I guess.
At a time like this, to win a family trip to an onsen.
Maybe Ai-chan is an angel.
But, you mustn't overdo it.
Ah...! There goes my self confidence!
I'm serious.
Yes, ma'am.
"Isawa Onsen"
Ah... This is the worst!
Ah... This is the best!
I'm already excited!
An onsen?
Are you going?
Yes. At our busiest time.
You have to enjoy life!
Aren't you coming in?
Ah... Hey!
Do you mean me?
Yes!
Do you...
ever think about dying?
Eh?
I was wondering why a girl might start thinking about killing herself.
Unrequited love, perhaps?
Money problems, perhaps?
Those are possibilities,
but those are things that someone could do their best and overcome.
So I don't think those would be reasons why.
Then why?
When saying "I'll do my best," just isn't enough...
That's probably why.
Not being able to find a meaning to life during times of disappointment.
Those strong feelings can make you say you want to die,
so you could just disappear.
Yo, Momoko-chan, how are you?
Hey, have you seen Yaginuma-kun?
I'm sorry.
I don't want to admit anything unnecessary outside of this happiness right now.
Please excuse me.
"Anything unnecessary?"
What do you mean? I don't understand...
So this is where you were.
What is it? What's wrong?
What is it this time?
I'm begging you...
You keep leaving me in the middle of things...
I did an investigation. A small one.
What about?
I've just been thinking about what to do about it.
Bye.
I don't understand at all!
What am I gonna do?
Ai-chan!
Thank you so much! We owe you!
Um.. Ah.. About that...
I think I'm gonna pass...
What am I gonna do?
We're here!
So this is it!
Hey! We should take the bus.
This can take us the rest of the way.
No, no, we can't!
Because... look! There are none around.
"Wow! No lifeline is the worst!"
"She's right. That means you'll die right away.
I've never seen a girl like you before. You must be the only one in the world!"
"- Let's go? - Yeah."
What's wrong, Ai-chan?
GAOH!
Whoa! What a pretty river!
I wonder what it's called?
- Fuefuki River. - It's the Fuefuki River.
You knew that, Aki?
Yeah!
WELCOME!
Great, isn't it?
This way, please.
Please let us know if you need anything. Excuse me.
I'm so happy.
Going to the onsen together with Fusako-chan.
Eh? Iizuka-san are you here?
Pretty, aren't you?
You think you're pretty, don't you?
Yeah. I am pretty.
Geh! You can't live your whole life like that, you know.
But, my mom always told me I was cute every day.
"Aki is sooo cute," is what she said.
So I must be pretty.
Umm. I see.
You had a nice mother.
Ah... Boys are such children.
I'm not sure. It's been a long time.
Ah! I know! Yoko-chan, right?
That's right.
I don't remember too well, but I'm sure she was a gloomy child.
Eh?
She worked here, but I let her go after a couple of days.
Why?
Because she talked gloomily, and had zero charm.
She would just sit there in the store, staring into space.
The customers got angry. "What's with this woman!?"
So I...
Yoko, Yoko... ah, Yoko, right? Matsuda Yoko.
Ah! Yeah, yeah yeah!
Do you remember her?
Isn't she dead?
Yes, yes. I'm certain she died in high school.
What are you talking about? She isn't dead!
All right!
Ah! We found them!
- Hello! - AH!
Wha... what is it?
So smooth. Cheater!
Huh?!
You can't!
Please enjoy your dinner.
- Let's eat! - Thanks for the food!
"Whoa! All right!
Hey, look, look, look!
I get to go to a luxurious onsen!
So please! Watch - The - House!
Eh?!
All right!
Who should I go with? Ah, Hiroshi might be free..."
I'm happy for you, Ai-chan.
Yeah. Huh? About what?
I'm sorry.
But being surrounded by people gives me an unpleasant feeling.
Why? This is nice. Why do you say that?
Here. It looks just like Iizuka!
Eh?
It does.
It does look like me.
Ah! It's dead!
It was dead from the start.
Am I in the same position?
That's okay. Drink, drink.
Please excuse me.
Welcome.
I am the Mistress of this hotel.
Let me wish that your stay here will be a pleasant one.
Ai-chan!
Please, thank you for coming.
"My name is "Ai" (Love) because they said that I was loved by everyone,
and because my family loved me too, they were all accustomed to that."
"Ai-chan! Ai-chan! Ai-chan! Ai-chan!"
I hope your dinner suited your taste. Was is delicious?
Ah... yeah.
The Mistress is beautiful, isn't she?
- She is. - She really is.
Well, then, I will take my leave.
Hey... Didn't I see you on a TV show?
Yes!
I did, didn't I?
"The Beautiful Inn Owners Special Edition." Right?
That's right!
I remember now.
I am embarrassed...
That's right, I saw that!
Thank you very much!
Are you a daughter of this house?
No. My husband manages a chain of hotels.
Since this is the place where I grew up,
we decided to come and start a hotel here as well.
So that's how you became the Mistress.
Yes. I think it was because I was in that circle.
Hehh... I see...
Then you're the wife of the president. That's awesome!
What is it, Ai-chan?
Huh? Ah, it's nothing.
Ah! Is your name Ai-san?
I use 'Ai' as well. (Different kanji for 'Ai' have different meanings)
Is it "Ai" as in "The feeling of love?"
Yes, yes, yes. That's the 'Ai.'
It's a good name, isn't it, Ai-chan?
It is. Thank you very much.
In the sense of 'Loved by everyone,' isn't it? Right?
Well then, if you will excuse me.
"- Let's go? - Yeah."
"Yoko-chan."
"Ai-chan."
"Are you okay?
You shouldn't worry about things like that.
Okay? I'll stick by you.
We'll always be friends, okay?"
Ah... excuse me.
Yes? Is there anything I can do for you?
Well...
Earlier, you said you left this town then came back.
Yes.
Well...
There was a friend of mine in this town as a child.
I see.
Her name was Matsuda Yoko. Do you know her?
"Matsuda Yoko...?"
I'm sorry. I don't believe she was one of my classmates.
Eh?
Please forgive me.
Happy to do so.
You're really good at this.
You're just bad at it!
It was good we came...
I'm glad we came!
You guys!
Let's forget.
Today, let's forget everything!
OKAAAY!!
OKAAAYY!!
Let's forget.
I love you!
'Forget,' you say.
What is it you don't want to remember?
What is it? Are you drunk, Ai-chan?
I'm not drunk.
What is it?
Is it "love?" What is there to "forget" about that?
You're idiots.
Hey, Ai-chan...
I guess Ai-chan is drunk.
I'm not "Ai-chan."
Ai-chan's the one we saw earlier; the one we talked to.
I'm not her.
Not at all.
Don't you get it?
What is this 'Ai?"
This is all some joke!
"Ai" is everything. ("Ai" also means 'love')
Stop it already. STOP IT!
What do you mean, "'Ai' is everything?"
Even if you say such things,
don't you realize they aren't true?!
People ALWAYS end up alone!
Love is just a trick, just make believe!
Isn't it just what we fool ourselves into thinking?!
Love isn't like that, Ai-chan.
It's not like that at all!
Ow! OW!!
What are you doing?
That's enough. Come with me.
Let go of me already!
Get in the bath!
I already took one.
What are you saying?
Didn't you know that at 9 o'clock, they change the men's and women's hot water?
It's different from when you went in.
Huh?
Let's go.
So she was the original 'Ai-chan,' huh?
Yes. The 'Ai-chan' that everyone loves.
But she doesn't remember me. Even when she saw my face.
Who knows, maybe her memory disappeared, too.
Well, well, that's how my existence passed away anyway.
Still...
Why?
Why did you tell me this onsen was awful?
Eh?
That's because you tend to be reckless.
You never let a person finish talking.
Ah, I see... I'm sorry.
That's okay, you don't have to apologize.
I see... You're right.
I see... That's why you're the way you are.
We'll have to take special care that you have fun, Ai-chan.
Lots of fun.
Put you in a good mood.
Be quiet.
Don't you approve?
Let's have fun.
Yeah. Good girl.
Hey. Stop that already.
The way it is now, it's painful in that family, isn't it?
It's painful for you to be 'Ai-chan,' isn't it?
I see.
Still, you said too much.
Eh?
You said too much to Kataoka-san.
You understand that, don't you?
Reflect on what you've done. Reflect.
Understand?
Yeah, I get it.
EHH??!
I understand. I'll reflect.
Okay, let's try it. The 'Reflect Pose.'
You're happy thinking you have a good friend,
and that's why you turn away all embarrassed, isn't it?
Geez, you're always like this and it makes me sick!
You're embarrassed!
Get away from me.
You approved!
No way!
Hey, Kataoka.
Is there anything troubling you?
Why? Nothing.
I normally wouldn't do this, but...
To me, you said what you did because you were troubled by something.
Even though I may seem unreliable,
I am your friend.
Thank you.
I'm going to the bathroom.
Let's forget.
Let's have fun...
"Ah! I know. Yoko-chan, right?
I don't remember too well..."
"She died back in high school, right?"
"She would just sit there in the store, staring into space."
"1 Message from: Iizuka Hideki"
"Hello? This is Iizuka.
I'm going to an onsen with Kataoka-san, Ai-chan and Fusako-chan.
We're going to the Isawa Onsen.
See you later."
"Hotel New Kasugai"
"Taking a little walk."
I've been exposed.
Why?
Should I end "Ai-chan...?"
Good morning, Ai-chan!
- Excuse me! - What is it?
Sorry about yesterday.
And, uh...
I said too much.
You were drunk!
I think I remember.
Eh?
About what happened yesterday, with the children, and I won't forget.
Never.
I know now... What you were feeling.
Thank you!
Thank you, Ai-chan!
I... (Watashi mo...)
won't forget, either. (wasurerunai.)
Never. (Zutto.)
Eh?
Ai-chan!
Yes?
You're a good girl.
You're a pretty girl!
A bit clumsy, but a good girl!
I understand you!
If I were 20 years younger,
I'd fall in love with you.
No mistake about that.
What's that?
Are you 20 years younger than me?
I'm going to take in a morning bath.
Thank you.
Matsuda Yoko: KANNO Miho
Kataoka Yuji: TAMAKI Koji
Yaginuma Yuusuke: NARIMIYA Hiroki
Kataoka Dai: SATOU Kazuya Kataoka Aki: YAMAUCHI Nana
Kataoka Shun: WATANABE Souto
Makino Yoshiko: KISHIDA Kyouko
Matsuda Hagusa: YOSHIMOTO Miyoko
Iizuka Hideki: KOHINATA Fumiyo
Enomoto Fusako: WAKUI Emi
Screenplay: OKADA Yoshikazu
Theme Song: "Present" TAMAKI Koji
Good morning.
I came to meet you.
You, Ai-san.
Producers: KATO Masatoshi, MURASE Ken
Directed by: INOMATA Takaichi
Original Air Date: November 03, 2005
Tamaki Koji-san's song, "Present" is now available on CD.