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A Shochiku and Burning Production Joint Production

A SHOCHIKU PRESENTATION

LIGHT AND SHADE OF YOUTH

Production: Kiyoshi Higuchi Original Novel: Shusaku Endo

Planning: Ikuo Suo Screenplay: James Miki

Cinematography: Noritaka Sakamoto Art Direction: Go Morita Music: Yuji Ohno

Recording: Tokio Hiramatsu Lighting: Tadashi Tsubuki

Editing: Riichi Tomiya Assistant Director: Hiroshi Sako

CAST

Hiromi Go

Atsushi Kawaguchi Yukari Ichiuji, Noboru Nakaya

Kazuo Kato, Mieko Satoh Shin Chikako, Midori Ai

Toru Okazaki Sonosuke Oda

Yutaka Hayashi

Emiko Igarashi

Kumiko Akiyoshi

Directed by: Shigeyuki Yamane

No! Let me go! I'm going home!

Oh, come on... I'll take you home later, okay?

Oh!

Damn it!

Open the door, you little shit! Get the fuck out!

C'mon, get out! Move! Open the goddamn door! Open it!

The fuck do you want?

Nice chick you have there.

- Stop messing with me. - Get out.

And why should I?

- You're a student, right? - So, what if I am?

This beauty and that piece of ass are wasted on you!

Motherfucker!

You bastard!

Piece of shit!

Take that!

- Are you okay? - Yes, I'm great.

- Should we take him to the police station? - Nah.

Let's leave him here. He's scum, anyway.

Come on, let's go.

These is only 20.000!

Got a problem?

You promised me 50.000!

You kicked and scratched my car. I don't remember asking you that.

I mean, you said it had to look real...

Besides, you hit me really hard, too! Look at my face!

- If you don't like it, give it back. - Cut it out!

You impressed her thanks to me, right?

- Give me 30.000 more. - Nope.

Hey!

Don't push it.

I won't let a mafia kid ask me for money.

You son of a bitch!

- Hey, stop! Stop it! Stop! - Stay the fuck out!

Stop, stop, stop! Stop that...

- Ouch… - Let's go.

Welcome!

- Nice curves... - Huh?

- Look at her. - Yeah.

- Kyoko! - Stop being so cold...

What a lovely ass!

Damn!

Uhm, if you want to order, you can go to the counter.

We're a self-service resturant...

We're not clients!

We're here for the job application.

So, the both of you go to cram school?

Yeah... Well...

Who can guarantee for you?

- We can ask the old lady who rents us our room. - An old lady?

Uhm... Yeah, she's almost like a relative to us.

Yeah, yeah...

Other work experience?

- Ah, uhm... - He used to deliver newspapers!

And me...

I can repair sliding doors and I worked at a gas station...

Fine.

We can only hire one of you.

- Only one? - Then, take Noro!

He's smart and can work thrice as much as I can!

No, to be honest, I don't think this job is good for you.

Sorry, but we work in the service business here.

Looks, speech, there's many things to consider...

It's okay, really! Just take the job instead.

- But... - Let me remind you...

I already have a job right now. You take this one, okay?

How much is the salary?

280 yen per hour.

Hey, Kyoko!

I got the job!

I really wanted to work with you,

so I asked him to give me the 10 AM shift. I mean it.

My name is Hiroshi Nanjo. I can't wait to work with you tomorrow!

Bye bye, then!

- Noro... - Yeah?

I think I want her to be my girlfriend.

That could work out, don't you think?

- Yeah. - Here, it's ready!

Kyoko, huh?

I heard she's from Kyushu.

That's why she's so tough.

She's in dressmaking school, she wants to be a designer.

She's unexpectedly sweet!

When I burnt myself with the frying pan, she helped me right away...

Shut up! Why can't you shut up for a bit?

Sorry...

- Hiroshi. - Huh?

I got amazing grades in my mock exam the other day.

Really?

I failed the exam twice, but I hope the third time will be the right one.

I hope you get into Waseda!

Okay! Don't worry about the money!

I'll make a small fortune and become your sponsor!

You talk a good game!

I'm serious!

- I'm going! - Thank you!

- Thank you for today! - Thank you!

Can I take you home?

I'd like to talk to you...

I'm not a potato chip.

- A potato chip? - You only see me as a snack to eat, don't you?

The manager will get mad.

Basically, I left home after a big fight with my dad,

and found myself here in Tokyo.

Actually, he's my step dad.

He's a hopeless boozer, anyway...

My mother had me from someone else before him.

An illegitimate child, at that.

A young doctor has an affair with a nurse, and here I am.

My real dad is the head of a hospital in Setagaya,

but I've never actually seen him...

Never.

At first, I wanted to go to University while working, but...

Well, things happened, and now I'm a thug.

Come on, I'm the only one yapping away.

Tell me something about you!

You got a boyfriend?

- What would you do if I did? - Nothing... I mean...

December 1, 1975. Evening... 7 o' clock PM.

I'm on a swing in a park.

That's my story. The end.

- That's pretty simple. - Yeah, as simple as that.

"My father did this, my mother did that..."

I never asked to know that, and yet you kept yapping away...

That's just stupid.

I see, it's stupid, huh?

I was just messing with you! Everything I said was a lie.

Just a lie!

- Come on, come with us! - It's just one ride, ya know?

Look, it's a super new sports car!

- Have you taken a look in the mirror? - What?

She likes handsome guys!

Shut up, you idiot! Mind your own business.

Get lost!

Oh, but I am minding my own business. Kyoko... is my girlfriend.

Right, Kyoko? Tell them how much you love me.

Sorry, dear clients!

It went smoothly!

Tomorrow's our day off, and we're going skating!

- Skating? - Yes!

We'll go eat at a kids resturant! And from there, it's one step at a time...

And then, maybe... Tomorrow will be my lucky day!

Difficult girls like that are easier to win in the eleventh hour!

Thank you for the food!

- Thank you! - My pleasure!

Anyway, I only have ten thousand yen right now.

- That's all you got? - Yeah.

I think I'm going to make her pay for our date,

but maybe I should bring some money, just in case...

Are you falling for her?

Well, who knows?

Hello! What a cutie!

I knew it was you.

- Tell it to my face again... - Shut up, you son of a bitch!

- Huh? Piece of shit! - What did he say?!

- Fucking mafia kid! - Get the fuck off me!

- Here we go! - Hit him! Hit him!

- Come on, take that! - And that!

And take that! Here! Wake up, come on!

Take this!

Motherfucker!

- Come on! - Let's push him!

Come on, come on!

Okay, out of the way. It's my turn now.

You asshole!

- You asshole! - You damn brat!

You got what you deserved. Let's go!

Are you Kyoko Toda?

You see, I'm here to replace Hiroshi...

Oh, yes! You were together when you applied for the job.

I'm Noro.

- Noro? - Bunpei Noro... It's my real name.

What happened to him?

Well, he... he fell from the stairs and sprained his leg.

So, he can't come skating.

So, you came here instead of him?

I mean, it's more like, you know...

- He asked you to come with me? - Yeah.

So, he makes me wait for ages, and then he just sends a replacement?

I don't mind coming if you want.

Look, did he really hurt his leg?

- It's true. - Then, I'm going to visit him.

Are you doing well?

Are you eating properly everyday?

I'm worried you might find yourself...

...involved with bad people.

Don't force yourself to stay in Tokyo. Come back home whenever you want.

Your father is not a bad person. He's just a wimp.

At least, I hope you won't bother Fujikura.

At least, I hope you won't bother Fujikura.

At least, I hope you won't bother Fujikura.

Hiroshi?

Where did he go?

Fujikura Hospital in Denenchoufu, right?

- Yeah. - Do you know any landmark?

No. It's my first time there.

You're messing with me.

It's a misunderstanding. I will find him right away, just wait a bit.

It's okay. I'll just go on a date with you.

Huh?

- Can you show me your health insurance card? - I lost it.

Then, fill this in, please.

I'd like to be visited by the head doctor if possible. Thank you...

Carelessness as a lifestyle?

- Huh? - I'm talking about him.

He's very reliable!

Even though he's younger than me...

He's thoughtful and cheerful.

When I failed to get in University, I was blue,

but Hiroshi cheered me up again.

What kind of relationship do you have?

We're friends... Actually, we're more like brothers.

- Where did you two meet? - Cram school.

- Is he really the son of a doctor? - I can't say it's a lie, but...

I feel like I'm getting a third degree.

Thank you so much, take care!

Yamada!

Hiroshi Yamada?

Huh? Oh, it's me!

What happened?

Take a seat.

Were you in a fight?

My leg was hurt pretty badly.

How? Did they use a steel pipe?

I don't know... There were too many people.

- So, you fought with your own gang? - It's not like that.

Then, why are you hiding your identity?

I have my reasons.

You don't have an insurance card, you're using a fake name to get treated,

I bet there's something fishy going on here.

- My parents should have taught me better. - Hey, don't push your blame on your parents.

- Ouch! - Relax, it's nothing serious.

Is the bone broken?

You're fine.

There's no need for an X-Ray.

- Bring me some zenol and winfair. - Yes.

Do I have something on my face?

N-No, I... I just think you're a pretty cool guy.

Don't mock me!

Learn some manners, boy.

- Sorry... - Give me your hand.

Ouch!

Uhm... is something wrong?

No, I'm fine.

Ah, those bandages!

You should wrap them tighter.

Thank you.

- Are you a nurse? - No, but my dad's the head doctor here.

Take care!

Ouch, ouch! It hurts...

Are you okay? Can you walk?

I'm so sorry... Could you take me to the station?

- Are you in high school? - Yeah, I'm going to graduate soon.

Are you a student, too?

More or less...

Which university?

Wa... Waseda!

You wanna watch a movie?

I'd rather walk.

We've been walking for more than two hours...

I've never had a date before, so...

I don't really know what to do.

That was a Society finch, right?

Yeah, even though it's alone.

- Whose pet is it? - Mine.

I see...

I also have a lone one.

A Society finch?

I had two, but...

One of them died the other day in the palm of my hand.

Have you ever seen the eyes of a dying bird?

No...

When they die, birds open their eyes only once.

A white membrane slowly starts to form,

but they try and open their eyes anyway.

I really like those eyes.

I see... Did you go see your dad?

Yeah.

He didn't realize it was me, though.

And how is he like?

Nothing special.

I just thought, "Oh, he's a man like this".

Oh, I also met my half-sister.

She is nice and pretty.

I don't think I'll ever forget today.

Today, I was pretty shocked, too.

I'm so sorry you had to waste so much time!

But hey, it's nice to have a bit of fun sometimes, right?

It's nice to go out with girls.

- Hiroshi? - Huh?

What do you think about Kyoko Toda?

Eh, I don't really know...

Are you falling for her?

What happened, Noro? What's with that tone of voice?

I'm just asking if you're falling for her.

Let me think...

It's not love yet...

Do you want to marry her?

Oh, stop it! Of course not...

So, you just want to hook up with her?!

Noro?

Hiroshi... D-Don't hurt that girl, okay?

Do it for me, please.

I see, so it's like that!

Noro, you don't need to worry about me.

There's tons of women in the world!

Besides, I'm not really a fan of cheeky girls like her.

You can ask her out, I'll root for you!

- I can't. - Why?

There's no way she'll ever like me.

Silly, that's not how it works! You just have to insist.

It's alright, I'll help you out!

Ouch!

Ah, sorry about yesterday...

I'm always so clumsy,

I ended up hurting myself while going out.

Are you angry? Don't make that face!

Oh, and you know?

Noro was so fascinated by you

that he just couldn't fall asleep!

He kept tossing and turning all night!

He's so naive, if he thinks of you one second more, he'll stop eating...

He can't even concentrate on his studies! I don't know what to do anymore...

Do you think you could help him a little,

and go out with him for a while?

What's up with you?

What do you even want from me?

- Huh? - What do you think people are?

- 'Morning! - Good morning.

Hey, Nanjo, are you finished with the vegetables?

Oh, sorry!

Hey!

Nanjo, were you in front of the Denenchofu station yesterday?

- Huh? - I saw you from the bus.

You were riding a bike with a super cool girl!

Is she your girlfr...

You idiot!

Ugh, it's so cold!

Kyoko Toda

I talked to her.

- Huh? - To Kyoko, I mean.

She didn't react too badly, I think you have a chance.

She likes reliable and serious guys like you.

R-Really?

- She actually said that? - Yes, she did.

She said she wanted to know more,

so we'll talk about it over dinner tomorrow.

If all goes well, I may be able to bring her here.

What?!

- Noro, clean everything up, okay? - Yes!

I count on you, Hiroshi!

Here, sorry for keeping you waiting!

- Are the hamburgers ready? - Coming!

Kyoko...

- Kyoko! - Coming right up!

Just a moment..

Meet me at Bunyu park. 6 PM

Here you go!

Thank you so much!

- Oh! - Are you Hiroshi Nanjo?

- Yeah... - Good evening!

I'm here to replace Kyoko!

What?

She said she'd introduce me to a wonderful boyfriend!

Damn, she tricked me!

What's wrong? You don't like beautiful girls like me?

- Hey! What's that?! - Huh?

- Goodbye! - Wait!

What's with that idiot?!

You idiot!

Yes, who is it?

It's me.

Can you open the door? I want to talk.

That was mean. Not a fun prank.

How did you know where I live?

I checked the employee list.

But I sure had to look hard.

Do you want something from me?

Why would I be here if I didn't?

Can I come inside?

- Are you with someone? - Of course not!

Oh, what a pretty room!

You can see the woman's touch.

I know it's weird coming from me,

but I just want you to understand Noro's feelings.

I don't care.

Come on, don't be like that...

You're just saying that because you don't know him yet.

He's one of a kind!

Obviously, he has to work on himself a bit,

but, how can I put it?

He's honest, kind, a real man, you know?

I only spoke to him two or three times when I was at cram school,

but, as soon as I told him I had been kicked out of my boarding house, he let me into his home.

I still don't know why, since I don't pay him for it.

Even when my peritoneum was about to collapse

because of my appendicitis,

he took me to the hospital and stayed by my side for three days and three nights.

The nurse was so surprised... She asked if he was my brother.

I... I'm no match for him, really.

I'm sure you'll see it too if you give him a chance.

I'm sure you'll fall for him.

Besides, he's a genius!

He's getting into Waseda in March!

He has a way brighter future than mine.

You're an idiot.

Huh?

Did Noro ask you to do this?

- Noro's not that kind of person! - So, you're the one who's meddling.

I'm not meddling!

I just know that Noro's not used to things like this.

He's too naive.

It's the first time he's ever fallen in love!

He's tormenting himself to death!

- At least, try to understand! - I understand everything.

I understand, so kiss me?

D-Don't make me...

I came here for Noro...

I understand that Noro is a good person!

But I can't fall for him because he's nice!

But I'd betray him...

- In what way is this a betrayal?! - What do you mean...?

If you don't want to kiss me, get out!

Are you playing with me?!

Playing with you...?

I made this for you...

But I guess you don't need it.

I'm so happy she gave me her dear pet.

She was happy you had the same hobby.

Did she say something about me?

I don't need to spell it out for you, do I?

That Society finch is a symbol of love.

Yeah, but can we meet?

She doesn't want to get in the way of your studies, so not right now.

- She thought about that...? - Yeah.

She's so considerate!

But I want to meet her... Meet her and thank her!

- That's... - Huh?

Maybe it's better if we're all three together!

I see, that's nice!

That way it won't be hard for any of us, it's convenient.

Uhm... here, to thank you for the Society finch.

- To thank me? - Yeah... Hiroshi helped me choose it.

I just gave it to you because it was annoying to feed.

Huh?

Little birds sure are weird!

The first one to get in the cage is always mean with the others.

But it's sad by itself.

Maybe this way, they'll fall in love and have hatchlings!

Y-Yeah...

Hey.

I got a letter from Noro.

He said he loves me.

And that he wants to marry me!

He also said that you agreed to this.

Is it true?

Do you hate Noro that much?

I already told you I don't love him or hate him.

- You're so cold. - Why?

Noro can't stop thinking about you!

If this goes on, he'll fail all his exams.

I don't see how that's my fault!

I'm sorry, but I'll reject him.

And you will witness it.

I can't tell you what to do,

but just think about it, okay?

And what about you?

What about me?

What do you think about me?

We... we're friends.

Just friends?

Just friends.

Actually, I already have a girlfriend.

- Liar... - I'm not lying!

Kyoko...

Welcome!

- Do you sell taiyaki? - Hey!

Hello there, you scum.

- You bastard! - Fuck you!

The customers!

Shut up!

Get this and this!

Help! What's going on in this place?!

Hello? Hello?!

Is this 911? 911, can you hear me?

- Take this, you bastard! - Hey, look! Let's go!

- Wait, you fucker! - Stop it, Nanjo!

Damn it!

You're fired!

Idiot.

- Oh! - Watch it!

Hey!

Thank you for the other day.

Are you in a rush?

I'm just pissed off.

I'm sorry.

Good evening.

Are you alone?

Hiroshi... isn't here?

That's weird, he left before me.

Uhm... can I sit down?

Go ahead.

Welcome.

- A beer. - Coming.

How is he doing?

Huh?

He got fired today.

Oh... He found a job as a delivery boy.

He's not the type to give up, you see...

It's cold today, huh?

Yeah...

Did you read my letter?

It's okay if your answer is no. I'll leave you alone.

Well, in fact, I...

No, it's okay. Let's wait for Hiroshi to get here.

Hey! Sorry for being late.

Let me introduce my girlfriend.

I'm Yukari Fujikura.

What are you talking about, Hiroshi?

I forgot that our dates were on the same day.

I felt bad about it, but maybe having this conversation with 4 people is better.

Hello! One water and lemon squash.

So? Are things going well?

- No, actually... - Just do your best!

I will do my best, too.

After all, she's a rich high school girl.

- You wanna dance, Yukari? - Yeah!

Let's go.

- Where? - I don't care, just come with me!

You're a jerk. I hate you!

What's going on?

Is everything okay?

Don't worry about it...

Kyoko.

Move!

I hope he dies!

I don't want anything to do with him!

Kyoko!

Kyoko!

- Are you okay? - Great, great, it's all great!

- But...! - I told you I'm fine!

- Kyoko... - I said I'm fine!

You...

You're very nice.

Huh?

Hug me.

Hug me, please?

Kyoko...

Hiroshi.

I...

- I'm engaged to her. - Huh?

Thank you, Hiroshi...

It's all thanks to you!

You're incredible, Noro! Look at you, lucky bastard!

- See you! - See you!

What's wrong, Hiroshi?

This is what you wanted, isn't it?

And so, the year came to an end, and a new one began...

- Hiroshi! - How are you? Good?

All fine, I'd say...

I thought I should show up once in a while.

- Come on, come in. - Thanks.

You don't know how to relax, you know?

This is my last chance.

Thank you.

- What about Kyoko? - She went to the restaurant to say goodbye.

- Goodbye? - Yeah.

Today is her last day there.

She said she's going back to Kyushu

to ask her parents permission to be with me.

So, it's really getting serious, huh?

It looks like she's pregnant.

- Thank you for everything. - My pleasure.

What are you doing, boss?

You finally found yourself a boyfriend, right?

Let me go!

With such a pretty baby face, I bet you're getting it every night!

- Right?! - No!

You can at least give me a goodbye kiss!

- No, stop it! - Get up, come with me!

- She's late... - Yeah...

Maybe she stopped somewhere along the way?

I'll try calling her.

Kyoko!

- What happened? - Kyoko!

- No... No... - What happened?

Who did this to you?!

What happened...

What happened?!

My boss...

The boss...

That son of a bitch!

I'm going to kill him!

Did he forced on you...?

I didn't let him...!

Hiroshi... Hiroshi!

Hey, Kuroiwa!

- Nanjo? - How dare you touch Kyoko?!

So, it was you who stole her!

Shut up!

You worm!

Hiroshi...

Hiroshi! Hiroshi!

Fuck.

Let's run!

Is... Is he dead?

Who knows... probably...

Damn it!

It's the end!

Hiroshi! There's no way out of this!

- Go home, Noro. - What?

I'll turn myself in.

- What...? - I'll turn myself in!

I'm the one who started the fight.

- Are you crazy?! I'm the one who killed him! - Calm down, Noro!

Think about what will be of your girl.

Do you want your child to be the son of a murderer?

You finally have a family.

You just hopped on the train called happiness.

Right?

You also have the entrance exams. Just leave this to me!

Besides, I'm a minor. They'll not disclose my name.

Even if I end up in jail, I'll be out in no time.

Thank you, Hiroshi.

I'll never forget your will.

But, no matter how close we are, I can't push this sin on anyone else!

Please, Noro!

I just want to help you and Kyoko.

You accepted me as a friend even though I'm lame.

I'd have to repay you someday!

- I can't do this! - Please, Noro!

Please...

Let me be a man!

Noro, don't tell anyone.

Not even Kyoko.

Hiroshi...

Hiroshi!

- Excuse me... - Huh?

I'd like to be arrested.

What have you done?

- I killed someone. - What?!

Man, I'm cold!

So, Nanjo had a grudge for this guy?

He didn't! My boss is the one at fault!

I...

He almost raped me...

And for my sake... Nanjo just...

Apparently, he got rid of my boss for my sake.

Tell us more.

What's going to happen to him? Are you charging him with murder?

So, when you rushed to the scene, the victim was already on the ground?

Yeah...

What did Nanjo say?

I dunno...

If you lie to protect him, you'll just get him into more trouble.

When the victim regains consciousness, he'll tell us everything.

He's alive?

Yeah. He'll survive.

♪ A certain someone is with someone in a wheat field

♪ They're meeting in secret, what's wrong with that?

♪ I don't have a lover myself

♪ But someday I'd like to meet with someone in a wheat field, too

♪ A certain someone is with someone in a wheat field

♪ Smoochies smoochies, lots of kisses, what's wrong with that?

♪ I don't have a lover, my...

Hey, shut up!

What happened?

Are you okay?

How did it go?

I went to see him.

- Was he okay? - Yeah, he was pretty energetic.

Actually, he was the one encouraging me. Wishing me luck with the exams.

He really is an idiot.

His lawyer came here today.

Here?

Gimme an orange...

What did he say?

He wanted to reach an agreement on the rape attempt.

Is he joking?!

Don't accept anything 'till the culprit apologizes!

He said the boss still can't walk.

What's gonna happen to Hiroshi?!

He ended up in juvie because of him!

Wait a second.

- How much are you cutting? - Same as everyone else.

- It's the rules, stop resisting. - Don't mess with me!

- Forcing a cut violates human rights. - Wait!

Stop right there!

- Wait, you bastard! - Hands off, assholes!

You'll pay for this, fuckers!

Fuck!

You were supposed to be by my side, shitty worms!

Shut the fuck up!

You pieces of shit!

Fucking garbage!

You scum! Motherfuckers!

Retards!

- No... That's impossible! - That's how it went.

We were investigating due to an eyewitness.

You really didn't know?

Bunpei Noro, right?

We're arresting you for suspected attempted murder.

Noro!

Noro, did you really do it?

I'm sorry...

Why? Why would you...?

I feel relieved now...

- It's been hard for me, too... - Let's go.

Kyoko, just forget about me.

Come on, I already told you I did it. How can there be doubts if I say I did it?

Stop underestimating the police.

We've already found the real culprit.

- I'm going to arrest you for perjury. - You already arrested me.

Come on, follow us. There's a bunch of documents to fill up.

- So cruel. - Huh?

It's okay. They'll probably suspend the sentence.

He's a first-time offender... Besides, your boss was in the wrong.

That's not it. I'm not talking about that.

Huh?

You all just went ahead and decided to keep it a secret from me.

I'm frustrated.

That's not it.

You see, you're a woman, and...

You can't trust me because I'm a woman?

I didn't mean it like that...

How can someone take this well?

You did it, Noro!

You passed the exam for law school!

If only I could go in your place...

Don't bother...

It's not like I actually wanted to go to university.

What?

I was just challenging myself to see if I could make it.

You're so pale...

Yeah... I can't sleep here.

Maybe you're not getting enough exercise?

Who cares, what about you?

Have you found a new job?

I'm managing... I'm a waiter at a Chinese restaurant now.

What happened to your place?

I was kicked out a while ago.

So, you sleep at work...

Yeah... I'm still on probation.

It's bad news if I don't have an actual address.

I see... Where are you living right now?

- Actually, about that... - Huh?

I hope you don't take this the wrong way, Noro...

I...

I'm living with Kyoko.

She's going through bad stuff.

Some kind of terrible neurosis.

I'm afraid she would jump out of the window at any time.

I was worried...

But there's nothing between us, I swear!

I work at night, so I sleep during the day,

and she wakes up in the morning...

I'm just her bodyguard.

- It's okay, Hiroshi. - Huh?

I'll leave her in your hands. It's the best choice.

Noro...

I already knew when we started living together...

Effort alone won't bring any man and woman together.

I know that Kyoko has always loved...

- She always loved you. - Stop it.

It's weird to say it again, but...

I'll leave her in your hands.

Don't be like this! What about the baby?!

I feel sorry for him...

It's better if I just leave him...

Idiot! You're his father!

Stop talking nonsense.

Leave it to me, I'll talk to the judge,

until he lets you out of this place.

I will take responsibility and keep looking after Kyoko.

Hey...

What are you thinking about?

Huh?

You've been sighing for a while now.

Bail is about two milion yen.

What?

I spoke with the lawyer today.

He said that if I provide a good guarantor and find the money,

he can let him out whenever.

I see... Two million...

How can we make it?

Extortion? Robbing a bank?

Maybe I should work hard as a constructor and earn it?

Don't you hold a grudge for me?

Why?

This is all my fault to begin with.

I'm sure I'm the type of woman who can only make people unhappy.

Don't you agree?

To get revenge when you dumped me, look what I did with Noro, who I didn't even like...

Stop talking like that!

Maybe I'll become a hostess?

Hostess? That's absolutely ridiculous!

Think about your baby for a second!

But we need money!

I'll think about something. What's a million or two, anyway?!

Welcome.

Oh!

Ah, hello!

- It's been such a long time! - Yeah...

This is my family. You already know my dad, right?

Yeah, I came for a check-up once.

Oh, did you? I thought you looked familiar!

- Who's this? - Hiroshi Nanjo.

He's a student from Waseda.

Nanjo?

I see! It must be hard to work here.

♪ In the city full of snow

♪ In the city full of snow

♪ All those memories pass by...

I'm back.

What are you doing?

- Give it back! - You idiot!

I said give them back! What are you doing?!

Do you want to die that bad?!

Are you okay?

I wanted to sleep...

I just wanted to sleep...

Did I hurt you?

I'm sorry.

But...

Somehow, I feel good.

Kyoko.

Kyoko, I...

The truth is that I...

- Wait. - Huh?

The baby just moved.

He's still moving... now...

I feel it...!

Come in.

You're...

How did you get in here?

I'm done working for today.

It's an emergency.

Did you bring your health card?

You know who she is, right?

- I need money. - Money, huh?

Two million, please.

In exchange, I will never show my face again.

You said you're Hiroshi Nanjo, right?

Yeah.

I don't understand your true intentions.

All you want is money? Or something else?

I just told you I need money.

Did this woman ask you to come meet me?

Mom's got nothing to do with this.

She told me not to bother you.

Yet here you are, causing me trouble.

- Doctor... - Wait.

Depending on what you say, I can sign you a check.

But I won't tolerate any violence.

What would you do If I reported you to the police?

Are you underestimating me?

Paying is your responsibility.

I see, so it's like this.

I don't know what she said to you,

but I have my part to say as well.

You can't just hate your father because of what she told you.

Father? You?

I'm sorry, but I don't see you as my father.

I just...

Just like 20 years ago, a baby is about to be born.

A baby with no father.

I need two million for that child's sake.

It's your responsibility to pay!

Thank you so much.

Beware of fake students.

Hop!

I can't wait to see Noro's face when he gets out!

Yeah!

First of all, he needs a bath! Then, we'll treat him to something good.

Something like beefsteak, sukiyaki...

Kyoko!

What happened to Noro?

The paperwork was all ready, right?

I paid the bail, why won't he come out?

Did you meet him?

What happened?

Noro... is dead.

Dead? Spare me this bullshit...

Last night, he had a heart attack...

No...

That's not true.

That can't be true, Kyoko!

Death certificate

Who killed him?

Who did it?!

Who killed Noro?

- What are you doing?! - Give me Noro back!

Who killed Noro?! Noro!

- Calm down! - Who killed him?!

Give him back! Who killed him?!

- Stop it! Stop! - Give me Noro back!

I'm home.

Goodbye.

Get rid of anything I've left behind. Kyoko.

Where are you going, Kyoko?

I'm going back to Miyazaki.

- What are you going to do there? - Raise my child.

Why didn't you tell me? That's rude.

You know how I feel about it, don't you?

I won't mess this up. I know I'll make you happy.

- It's too late now. - Why?

I fell in love with Noro.

But Noro is not...

- Do you think love ends when someone leaves? - Huh?

We were a good trio.

But wouldn't it better for a child to have a father?

I know better than anyone how much it hurts to grow up without one!

Let's live together. Me, you and this baby.

That way, Noro will be at peace, too.

- You sure are optimistic, huh? - What?

They say blood is thicker than water,

but you played the matchmaker, fooling with people's feelings,

and now it's you who wants to play the good boy?

Kyoko...

This baby is Bunpei Noro's child.

I'm sure they will live well enough without their father.

Kyoko!

Can't I change your mind?

Goodbye.

Kyoko, I'll come to Miyazaki when summer comes.

Our summer ended a long time ago.

Please, wait, Kyoko!

At least, take this with you. I'm sure you'll need money for something.

I had to spent some for the funeral and the other stuff, though.

This is your money.

Why do you say that?! I had this for Noro...

Please, Kyoko...

If you don't take it, I'll feel horrible.

I need to keep my word!

Thank you.

♪ I'll never let anyone betray you

♪ Because the bond connecting us is still here

♪ To answer your love how it deserves

♪ I melt into those we've always treasured

♪ "I love you, my dear"

♪ All I feel for you is loneliness

♪ Solitude, as if I'm meeting its genuine gaze

♪ As we thin away, our bodies carry these scars

♪ Tonight, I'm holding your picture

♪ My friend, my friend, who will never come back

♪ Tonight, I'm holding your picture

THE END