Original subtitles

Ow!

Sorry!

Was that a ghost?

No way.

Look.

It's okay, I'll fix it later.

He's coming.

It's a person, right?

What's wrong?

I missed the last train.

And I got a blister on my foot.

So that's why you're not wearing shoes.

You can ride in the back if you want.

Oh, yes. Thank you.

Are you okay?

Did you hit your head?

Bye.

Thanks.

Use this.

Thanks.

Bye.

Bye.

Sex Is No Laughing Matter

Don't you get a headache when your tooth hurts?

Yeah.

It hurt so much I almost fainted once.

Hey!

It stinks!

Smoke stinks.

"Smoking Area"

Oh, no.

Excuse me. Could you give me a light?

Here.

Oh.

Hey! She's that...

Ghost!

You press it down.

Oh. Here.

Take it.

"No Smoking in Building"

Mirume, let's go.

Mirume!

Yeah.

Surprised?

Come on in.

Spread the ink evenly.

Three times horizontally, too.

When you spread it out evenly all over...

Put it on carefully. Don't let it stick out.

And remove the excess stain.

Okay.

Now, align this marker and this marker. Don't waver, all at once.

Don't touch.

Have you ever done this?

No.

The board.

Move it to the red line, then lower the lever.

Move it further in, then lift it up.

Watch your hand.

Don't touch.

Um, may I see?

Go ahead.

It's like a crayon drawing.

Lithography.

With another color it'll look different.

Wow.

Where do I put this?

Oh, over there.

Um, do you remember me?

Sure.

You were smoking.

Forget it. Never mind.

I'm hungry.

I'm starved. I've been starved since 2 o'clock.

See you, bye-bye.

- You're not going home yet? - No, not yet.

See you, bye-bye.

You're not going home?

I'll wait.

It's okay.

Why? I'll wait.

- Go home. - Why?

- Go home. - Why?

Go on.

It's okay, I'll wait.

Oh, wait a sec. Here.

It's okay, I'll wait.

It's okay, go home.

"Cinema Tamanoi"

- Hello. - Hello.

Hello, Mirume?

What happened today?

Yeah. What?

What? I can't hear you.

Tonight's an all-nighter.

Yeah, the film festival.

What? Sure, you'll make it.

It'll be on all night.

Yeah.

Yeah, okay. Bye.

Hello. Oh, I'll do that.

There.

Here.

You're smoking again.

Don't.

Where's Domoto?

I didn't invite him.

What? Why not?

Because he's watching sumo reruns at this hour.

Sumo? He really likes sumo, huh?

- He does. - Yeah.

What?

Poisonous gas.

Poisonous gas?

Don't!

Don't do that.

What a coincidence.

You like movies?

I got tickets from that person... Oh.

What kind of movies do you like?

Terrorists.

Eros?

Terrorists.

Not eros, terrorists. Movies featuring terrorists.

- Like Die Hard. - Oh.

And animals.

Like dogs?

Dogs are all right, but I mean bigger animals.

Like donkeys.

Donkeys?

You know, there's one near our school.

No kidding?

Yes.

A live one?

A live one.

It's famous for walking by that restaurant along the national road.

I didn't know that.

Do you want to see it?

I want to see it.

I'm home.

Mirume.

I'm home.

You're home. Eat breakfast.

I'll eat later.

I'm home.

This song was No. 1 on Oct. 14, 1970.

It's being used in a commercial now, so you might know it

I'm home.

This is "Angel" by Grateful Hope.

It's cold.

Oops, sorry.

Oh, it's you.

You sound thrilled.

You have study hall next, right?

The ears fell off.

Oh, sorry.

It's your fault. Fix it.

Have you seen Mirume?

He was around this morning. Why?

Hmm? I invited him to an all-nighter on Saturday.

What? I wasn't invited.

You always watch sumo reruns at that hour, right?

Well... I suppose.

Hmm. Something's fishy.

Pick it up.

Something's going on.

A female premonition?

A female intuition.

This isn't for fun, so hold it tight and spread it evenly.

Three times horizontally. Don't go there.

Do it here.

That's right.

Okay, vertically.

A little faster.

Okay, yes, take it off.

That's good.

Don't spill out from the plate. Right. One, two...

A little faster. Otherwise the plate will dry out.

Okay, okay.

Oh, well. Okay, okay.

Bring the paper.

Huh? How do I do this again?

Here.

Oh, here.

Right. Put your thumb there

and align the plate and the line. Don't let them touch.

Good. Yes.

No, the other way.

The board.

Right.

Go ahead.

Move it to the red.

Lower it.

Okay, good.

Until you feel the bump.

Okay, good.

Wow!

It looks different with 3 colors.

- It looks more vivid, right? - Yeah.

Let's see.

It's a little off.

What?

It's a bit off.

Oh.

Ink.

What are you doing?

I'm sniffing your hand.

Will you model for me?

Model?

Yep. I'll do a great portrait.

My studio's in Tamanoicho.

What's funny?

Well...

Excuse me.

You've got ink on your face.

You look like you've got a blue nosebleed.

What? That's... You...

You must have done it.

I just tried to wipe it off...

Thank you.

Take you long?

I slept, so it didn't feel very far.

That's good.

"Nishi Kiryu Station"

I like your coat. You look like a high school student.

What?

"What?"

High school?

Yeah.

High school...

Okay.

Let's go.

Go on.

Can you ride double?

Sure. I'm notorious back home for being a reckless biker.

A reckless biker?

Okay.

- Are you on? - Yes.

- We're going. - Yes.

Oh my god. Wait a sec. Wait.

Are you all right?

I'm all right. Okay.

Stop that. I'm okay. Just a sec.

Okay, got it.

Shall I take over?

Want me to pedal?

But you don't know the way.

I'm perfectly fine.

Don't talk to me right now.

Hey, that was on purpose.

What was?

This. It was on purpose.

Shut up. Let's go.

We're here.

Thank you very much.

You're very welcome.

Okay, then, sit here in a relaxed position

Yes.

Ow!

Oh, give me your coat. I'll hang it up.

Thank you.

Sure.

What's that big thing over there?

It's an art object. It's mine.

You like it?

Yeah.

Take off your sweater.

What?

Your sweater.

Yes.

That, too.

If I take this off, I'll be naked.

Oh yes!

Oh yes!

Are you serious?

Yeah.

Really?

Yeah.

The person who lived here before me left that thing.

Said I could have it and left it there.

Then it's not yours.

Exactly.

Take off your pants.

Your pants.

My pants, too? Oh yes!

Not, "Oh, yes."

I'll fold it for you.

You'll fold it? You make this sound perfectly normal.

Hurry up.

Look the other way.

Okay.

Okay?

You're looking?

Keep looking the other way.

Done?

Yes.

What am I supposed to do?

Are you cold?

I'm embarrassed.

I see, you're cold.

No, I'm embarrassed.

I'll warm up the room for you.

Now take off your underwear.

You'll be finished then.

I'll be stark naked.

Oh, man.

Modeling is hard.

Yes it is.

Here.

So this is the only part you don't look?

Man, this is embarrassing.

Seriously?

Yes.

First, you set the tripod down and determine the aperture

to take a stationary photo...

Hey, has something happened recently?

No, nothing.

You're in a daze. You vanish from school.

Is your grandpa sick again? Diabetes?

Yeah, he's dying... Not.

He's fine. It's not about him.

Then, what?

What do you mean?

There's something. You can't hide it. It's obvious.

Huh?

What is it? Something good?

Well, yeah. I suppose it's something good.

What? What, what, what?

Should I tell you?

Tell me.

I guess I should tell you.

Tell me. Tell me.

Okay.

You know Yuri, right?

I had sex with her.

What?!

What's wrong?

Nothing, sir.

Really? Really?

Yeah.

Congratulations.

Really?

Why?

Why are you embarrassed all of a sudden? You're weird.

Start explaining.

What? Why? When?

I don't understand at all.

Yeah, well, I was modeling for her, and...

You were modeling?

That's why it's difficult...

What was that all about?

Oh, Mirume had...

It's in another building, so I'll show you.

Mr. Yamada, you know her?

Yes, that's Yuri. My former classmate.

What?!

What's that supposed to mean?

What's she doing here?

The lithography prof. Has taken maternity leave.

We didn't know that.

It was posted on the bulletin.

She's the new prof. My recommendation.

I wonder how old she is?

Mr. Yamada, how old are you?

Me? I'm almost 40.

She's 39.

What?

En, will you get me some water?

Okay, but this is pretty hard work.

Sorry. I'll buy you a drink afterwards.

I can't drink alcohol.

Then I'll buy you an ice cream.

That's cold.

Aaugh!

Nice, isn't it?

Yeah.

Excuse me.

Come in.

Your coat.

Yamada's your former classmate.

Yeah.

That's hilarious.

He's always been popular.

Oh, really?

Yeah. Because he's a cutie.

You two don't look the same age.

It's cold.

Yeah.

It's cold.

Yeah.

It's cold.

It's cold.

You're really dependent.

Yay!

Look, aerobic exercise.

Huh? Hey. That's...

You remembered?

I remembered.

Thanks.

Did your back hurt?

A little bit.

A little.

Let's lay something down.

Yeah.

Like cardboard, maybe?

Huh?

Hmm?

I guess you don't have any?

Nope.

I feel foolish saying this.

There's no need to use cardboard in a house.

Don't you have a futon?

A futon, huh?

Anything?

I know.

Ew, gross.

I've got a camping set.

Ta-da!

What's this?

It's a mattress.

An air mattress.

You blow it up?

Yep. When it's blown up, it's nice and comfy.

Sounds great.

Do you have a pump?

No.

What? You don't?

Nope.

What are you doing?

You're doing it that way?

Okay, let me do it.

It's okay.

Why? I'll do it.

No, it's okay.

You want to? You're like a kid.

Shut up. I hate it when a kid calls me a kid.

It'll take until morning.

You must be tired already. Aren't you?

You must be cold.

Here, use this.

This is cold, too.

I'll do it.

Is there any air inside?

Yes, there is.

Okay, okay.

Huh? Hey!

Oh man, you shocked me.

Did I shock you?

I was shocked. You're so immature.

It's fluffy.

It's getting fluffy. Feels good.

It's all right now.

Not yet. Oh!

Then let's do it together.

It's getting...

One, two...

Okay, changing the scenery. This is the campus quad.

What happens when something huge and foreign appears?

Let's try it and see with this balloon.

Will you start the gas?

How do I do it?

Twist here, and hold there.

Okay, it's expanding. What happens?

Kay, stop. How about it?

See, when something big appears, an ordinary scene changes drastically.

Look from different angles. See? Wow!

It's so different when you look out the window.

Come on, everybody look from different angles. Isn't it amazing?

No?

So how are you lately?

Lately?

I'm all right. Why?

You're acting strange.

What? I'm perfectly normal.

What's normal?

Normal is...

Normal.

I saw.

Saw what?

You and Yuri.

Oh, yeah?

Are you two going out?

Well, sort of.

So you are going out.

Huh? Hey, En.

Good evening.

Good eve... Uh, welcome.

Oh, if I join, then it's 1,000 yen?

Can I join right away?

Please write your name, address and phone number here.

Okay.

I've changed my mind.

I can do this next time, right?

See you, then.

Don't we have lithography today?

No class today.

Really?

Where are you going today?

Today? I'm going home now.

See you.

Yeah, bye.

Excuse me.

"Kiryu City..."

Damn, the ink doesn't work.

"Inokuma Photography Studio"

Hello.

Are you the man who called earlier?

No, I'm not.

Oh? Who are you, then?

My name is Mirume Isogai. I'm from the school. The lithography...

Oh, you're from Sayuri's school.

Yes.

Come on in.

This way please.

Thank you.

Here, have one.

Thank you.

You're young, so this might not be to your taste.

No, I love sweets.

Really? Then please have some. It's very good.

It's kind of hard to open. It's tight sometimes.

Let's see...

It's tight.

Now.

Please, go ahead.

You see, um...

The wrapper goes underneath. There's a knack to it. Not "manners," but...

It's got lots of bean powder in it. So you have to separate it first.

It's great that there's a lot of powder inside, but it spills.

There are three pieces inside, so you pull out the middle one. Then...

Well, I've spilled a little already, but this one will come out,

so you put it over here.

That's right.

There are other ways of doing this but you put some syrup in here.

Put in as much as you like.

And then, you just coat the pieces. They're so good when they're coated.

You coat the pieces and toss it into your mouth, like so.

- Thank you. - Be my guest.

Oh.

Oh, this was a gift. It's good.

I'll have some.

If Takeda Shingen really ate this would it have been so powdery?

Did Takeda Shingen really eat this?

It's said that he took this to the battlefield and ate it there.

Yes, it's good.

Hmm? Maybe it's that caller this time.

Welcome.

Hello.

Did you call earlier?

How did you get my address?

I asked at student affairs.

Oh, I see.

I thought you lived alone.

You live with your father. I was a bit nervous.

Mr. Inokuma?

He's my husband.

Huh?

He's my husband.

What?

Okay, where were we?

Oh, would you like another?

Here you go.

I'll take this.

Your name is Sayuri.

- You didn't know? - No.

Didn't I tell you?

It even said "Yuri" on the faculty list.

Did it really?

Everybody calls me Yuri, so I just wrote that down.

'LI be going.

"Eeny meeny miny mo, Catch a tiger by his toe"

"If he hollers, let him go..."

Nobody comes after the film starts, right? Let's grab a coffee.

I'll go ahead.

Here's your order.

Is that everything?

Yes.

Enjoy your stay.

My parfait.

Excuse me.

Yes.

Cocoa?

Yes.

Isn't it sweet?

Cocoas are sweet.

That's true.

Let me have some.

Yep, sweet.

Do you want some coffee?

No, I can't fall asleep when I drink coffee.

You'll be okay. You were sleeping pretty well back there.

Um, I heard that you're married.

Yes, I am.

Are you just fooling with Mirume?

Fooling with him?

So I shouldn't be seeing him?

No.

I see.

But I wanted to touch him.

You wanted to?

Don't you want to touch him?

I'd like to touch him... But there's nothing I can do about it.

If you don't try it, you'll never know what it's like.

The donkey isn't coming by today.

I'll be doing an exhibit at Gallery Rino. Three of us. Here.

Come see it.

See you.

Hi.

Oh, it's you, Mr. Yamada.

You sound thrilled. You're here, so go on in.

You might as well.

Oh, Yamada!

Hey, Matsu!

Long time no see.

Glad you came.

En.

I wanted to pay for my cocoa.

Forget it. I treat you; you treat me. Okay?

Besides, something good happened.

You mean Mirume?

My job. I'm going to Tokyo.

Yuri.

Oh, right.

Take your time.

En, where are you going?

Let's go shopping for class. Our budget's 5,000 yen.

What? You can't buy anything with that.

I know a wholesale store. Let's go there.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

I'm realizing that there are things in life that I have no power over.

So you're angry?

I'm not angry.

Huh? You're angry.

No, I'm not.

Maybe I'll quit school.

What? Why?

Tuition's high. I've no goals. My dad runs a sign painting business.

You're a sign drawer's drawing card.

I realized recently that I hate school.

You realized now? Your nostril's inflated.

Shut up.

Hey, En!

Oh, it's you.

Why don't you pick up the phone?

My cell phone's broken.

And you haven't fixed it?

No, I'm too lazy.

But that's inconvenient.

Mirume! "Let's go out and play!"

Mirume!

"Okay!"...Give me a break.

Hey, stop it.

But I'm bored.

Your phone's ringing.

Your phone's ringing.

What's this for?

I'll answer it otherwise.

So answer it.

If I do, then I'll want to see her.

So go see her.

Are you stupid?

Ow!

Hey, what are you doing?

Doing something like this. You're so stupid.

Here.

Stupid! Stupid!

Are you all right? Here.

Forget it.

No, you should use this.

Put pressure on it.

You're always smudged somewhere.

Yeah.

It's cold.

Yeah, it is.

Hmm?

It's cold.

You want the stove turned on.

It's cold.

Let's turn it on.

But it's cold. Too cold to get out.

Hurry.

Hey.

There's no more oil.

I know.

Want me to get some?

No, I have some.

Why don't you put it in?

What? And call Mr. Inokuma?

What?

He always does it for me.

What will you do if you run out when he's not around?

Endure.

What?

So do I call Mr. Inokuma?

Why? I'll do it. Sheesh.

Go for it, Mirume! Yeah!

Don't be silly. Why can't you do such an easy task?

It's hard.

It's not hard.

It's hard. That pump won't stop.

Yes, it will.

It was like, "Whoa, it's overflowing!" The other day.

It overflowed?

It overflowed.

It's this here. You close this.

Then, it comes out.

Yeah.

And you take this

and open it.

Then the oil in here comes out, and that's it.

And see, the gauge here will show it's full, so you know.

What?

What, that's it?

I haven't filled it up to the top.

It's only half full.

What?

Don't stop halfway.

Well, you can't do it yourself, right?

No.

See?

I can't do it.

But I just showed you. No big deal.

Turn on the stove.

All right.

Let me wash up. Where's the soap?

It's around there somewhere. You were mean, so find it yourself.

Oh, by the way,

I modeled for you right? You drew me.

Yes, I did.

Where is it?

I have it.

You've never shown me.

I'm not going to.

Huh? But I worked so hard.

Yes, you did.

I took off my underwear.

Yes, you did a greatjob.

So tell me, why...

You did great, Mirume.

Why was I just wearing socks?

It's a fetish.

You kiss better now.

Holding back was painful.

I wanted to see you.

Mirume.

Hmm?

Want to travel?

Travel?

Yeah.

Travel where?

Oh...

Dharamsala in India?

India? India, huh?

That means curry.

Yeah.

I don't like curry.

What? There are people who don't like curry?

Because it's spicy.

You're a baby. You're a baby.

I don't like wasabi, either.

I can't eat sushi unless it's without wasabi.

You're such a baby.

I hate cola.

I hate carbonated drinks. They fizzle in your throat.

Don't they?

Sure. That's why they're good.

Why? And when you burp, it's gross.

I'm home.

You're home.

Mr. Yoshida from the publishing company in Tokyo called.

Did he call your cell phone?

The power was turned off. I wonder what he wanted?

Well, he called.

Okay.

Yes, Inokuma residence.

Yes, this is she.

Hello.

Yes.

Oh, really?

Yes, I understand.

Yes, another time, maybe. Yes, good-bye.

What was it?

My job fell through.

Oh, that's too bad. I see.

What's with the apples?

What?

The apples.

The apples?

Oh, these. The next-door neighbors went apple picking.

They gave us some.

Shall I peel some?

Yes, let's eat them. They look good.

Yes, they do.

Ow!

What happened?

I cut my finger!

Oh, no. Okay, let's see.

Give me an adhesive.

Okay, let's see. It's no big deal.

It's bleeding.

It's okay. Let's see it. It's just a small cut, so don't panic.

Yeah.

Life is long, so you don't panic.

Hey,

Yuri's classes are gone.

What?

Yuri quit school.

What? You're kidding, right? Why?

It's true. You didn't know?

You're kidding.

You don't know anything, do you?

Give me.

Mr. Yamada, here you go.

Oh, thanks. Over here is better.

Sir, is this all right?

Pull it slowly.

It's looking good. Is the air coming out?

Is it too weak?

"Cancellation of Lithography Class"

"Prof. Yuri Inokuma's lithography class (elective)"

"Has been cancelled. Credits will be transferred."

Huh?

What?

I can't get through to Yuri.

Where does she live?

Her house?

Mirume left. Yuri's in Tokyo.

I'm quitting school.

What?

I won't come starting tomorrow.

Why? You, too?

I've decided.

But that's so sad.

You think you're sad? Everyone's sad.

If everyone's sad, then there's no point in saying so.

There you go again, making no sense at all.

See you.

Huh? Hey, En!

En!

Are you okay? Be careful.

Watch the branch.

Where are the other two?

They left.

Oh, be careful there.

"Happy New Year!"

Oh, Domoto. What brings you here?

Long time no see.

That outfit isn't flattering.

What's up?

Just dropped by to see you work.

Oh, thanks for the New Year's card. I have it with me.

Here.

Sorry, I didn't send anybody any this year.

I just wanted to send you one.

How's Mirume?

Haven't see him at all. He's been cooped up at home.

He hasn't heard from Yuri. Apparently she's not in Tokyo.

I don't care. Mirume's so weak.

You're strong.

No, everybody's weak. So...

"There's no point," right?

Right.

See you, then.

"Live from Suzumoto Engei Theater: New Marionette"

Oh, my.

What are you doing here?

These rice crackers are good.

Have some, Mirume. Eat.

Why are you hurt?

If you want to see her, just go see her.

I saw.

Saw what?

Yuri.

Mirume?

Hello.

Those artists who are displaying...

Yes?

May we talk to them?

Oh sure.

Listen, my parents came over yesterday to my place.

They were in a rock-paper-scissors match.

Your parents were?

And they won 100,000 yen.

What? I don't get it.

They won a meal ticket.

You played a game together and they won cash?

No, no.

I don't...

Um, excuse us.

We're Sayuri's students. Do you know where she is?

Sayuri?

We can't contact her.

Oh, you mean Yuri. She came back from Tokyo and said she was traveling.

Where was it? Um... somewhere in India... That guy with fuzzy hair...

What was his name? I forget.

Have you tried calling her?

Yes, but I can't reach her.

Oh! Sai Baba!

Sai Baba?

Yeah, Sai Baba. That reincarnated guru from Tibet.

You're thinking of the Dalai Lama.

Here.

I lied about seeing Yuri.

You're spilling it.

Oh, Mii.

Good girl. Is it good?

Is he all right? There's a hotel up ahead.

See, over there. There.

See it?

Yes, thank you.

Mirume.

Need help?

Yes, please. Thank you.

Okay, up you go.

One, two...

Are we going?

Yes, we're going.

You're going. Take care.

Thank you.

Yes, come again.

Thank you.

Sure. Oh, sorry. Are you okay?

I can walk.

No you can't.

Thanks a lot.

Take care.

Oh, no.

My body's moving by itself.

How romantic.

Yuri.

Hello?

Hello?

Yuri?

Ow am I? Where are you?

How are you, Mirume?

How am I? Where are you?

I'm sorry. Things have happened, and I don't feel like explaining.

You don't feel like it?

I'm in India.

India? Alone?

No, with Mr. Inokuma. Things happened, and I wanted to be alone.

But if you're with Mr. Inokuma, then you're not alone.

What? I can't hear you.

Bad connection...

Are there rocket firecrackers?

Huh?

Rocket-type firecrackers.

I've got the firecrackers.

No, I mean the rockets.

Rockets? Yes, I guess so.

It's written on the package, right?

You're right.

Which ones are they?

Wow.

Let's have a war. A war.

A war?

With firecrackers.

No, it's dangerous.

You saw the balloon, right?

Yeah, I was still here.

When we inflated it and it stood up, it was... how big?

How many meters was it?

Meters?

It was pretty big.

Yeah. Up to there, maybe?

Around there?

It was pretty big. Above the second floor.

We put too much air inside and a gust blew, so we all pulled on the ropes.

And they got tangled on branches.

That's dangerous.

And the top rope fell off.

The top?

The top got stuck up there.

Where?

Up there.

Huh?

What?

I was afraid I might not see you again.

What? Is that why?

Yeah.

Are you stupid?

No, I'm not.

What, are you shy?

I'm not shy.

Why are you shy?

I'm not shy. I can't believe this.

So up there... Look, I won't do it anymore. I swear I won't.

Don't do it.

I really won't do it.

I'll get angry.

Yes, I apologize.

What, are you shy?

I'm not shy. Why would I be...

What? Are you okay?

I can't believe this. You shocked me.

Sheesh.

Let's hold hands.

Whoa.

"Just because you can't see each other doesn't mean it's over."