Original subtitles

Excuse me.

Please come with me to the station.

Stop it. Let me go.

Let go. It hurts.

Stop...

"Police Station"

"Traffic Safety..."

I wasn't being a stalker...

I unexpectedly bumped into him on my cycling course.

He's got a restraining order on you.

Have you forgotten, sister?

A restraining order...

It's embarrassing.

As a daughter of the Tsukishima family.

If this is discovered,

I wouldn't be able to show my face in public.

Don't you show your face in public too much, Ruriko?

- Huh? - Mother.

Stop it, you two.

Oh no.

Takai.

- Yes. - I left my bicycle behind.

- Okay.

My lady,

- I'll put it in the boot. - It's alright.

Sister?

Sister,

you're so beautiful.

Hey, you're impatient.

Did you come to take a peek?

Takuma.

I'm sorry.

- You... - I'm sorry.

What?

Good morning, Pooh.

Good morning.

"Bicycle Repairs"

Pooh.

Hm?

My name, Akiho Harada, almost sounds right.

They should've called me Akiha.

Akiha Harada.

Well, that's true.

It's quiet again today.

Well, you can buy bikes online with just a click.

That's true.

"Japanese Chess"

Welcome.

What's wrong?

- What's wrong with you? - Huh?

Can you fix this?

Huh?

Can't you fix it?

Oh, no...

That's impossible.

Dunner/mo.

- A memento? - Not really.

Are you hurt?

I'm fine.

Sorry, but could you lend me some clothes?

Huh? How audacious. What are you saying?

I did say sorry.

Akiho.

Go up and get my tracksuit or something.

Really, Pooh?

She's a customer.

Take off your shoes.

Here, for your feet.

Um, sandals or something...

Okay.

Huh?

Oh, I need to do it myself. Okay.

- Huh? - Nothing.

Alright.

Hey, a towel.

Okay.

Here's a change of clothes.

Yeah.

"Tokyo Bicycle Cooperative"

"Satomi Ishihara"

"Kazunobu Mineta"

"Born to be a Flower"

"Kazama's Bicycle Shop" Exercise part one,

first, take a look at this new motion.

Let's begin by stretching our backs.

Bring them up, then bring them down.

Do so to stretch your back...

Good morning.

One, two, three, four...

Bend and stretch like this, continuing the motion.

Five, six...

rotate your arms,

to the outside.

Then to the inside.

Stretch the arms well...

Mother.

One, two, three, four...

Exercising the top with legs opened.

The side is brought up.

Sideways, bring it up.

Five, six...

Let the top be unaligned.

One, two...

Good morning.

Sister.

Wake up.

Sister?

Sister.

Come on.

There.

Good morning.

It's morning.

It's nice out. Wake up.

What would you like for breakfast?

What time did you go to bed?

Sometime this morning.

That's no good. You'll make yourself sick.

I was just watching "Game of Thrones".

It ended on a cliff hanger,

so I had to see if they died or not.

Hurry up and eat.

Father is calling for you.

About the police?

I don't want to go.

That's not all.

Do you know Ryuichi Utsunomiya?

- Who? - He's been on TV recently.

He calls himself a flower arranger.

Never heard of him.

It's a new school.

The Utsunomiya Ryusui Group?

They're recruiting students quickly.

Small places are already being pushed out of the business.

- We've lost a few, too. - It's none of my business.

I planned to give it up when I marry.

We need you.

Don't rely on me just because I've returned.

Eat.

Thanks for the food.

Strength and the ephemeral

usually never coexist.

However,

these beautiful young men

can miraculously create that with flowers using their clear hearts

and well-trained bodies.

What our Utsunomiya Ryusui Group aims for

is the evolution of Japanese culture.

Now, we will show that to you all.

"Tsukishima"

Are you both well?

Yes, thank you for asking.

Your skin looks radiant.

What?

She said our skin looks radiant.

What are you saying? She means me.

Oh, how brazen.

It is Momo.

Enter.

I heard from Ruriko.

I'm sorry, headmaster,

that my actions disgraced the school.

Ah, but that doesn't matter.

I...

Am your father before being the head of this school.

That's true.

Can you not forget it?

What?

It's been six months.

- I just happened to see him... - That man.

But, you liked him, didn't you, father?

An artist can choose the wrong partner.

Even the headmaster?

I hear you haven't left the house much.

After such an embarrassment,

I can understand why you feel self-conscious, but--

That doesn't matter.

I don't care what people think. Let them laugh.

You can't find someone else?

That's known as a hussy. Changing from man to man.

That's not what I mean.

Try finding a new love.

That's ridiculous.

Your heart has been hurt deeply.

I understand.

For a delicate child like you.

You thought I was bold.

Well, so did I.

It's rehabilitation.

Rehabilitation?

If you were in an accident,

you'd get treated in a large hospital.

Love rehabilitation?

Tell someone about your pain and let them get close.

- That's what you need to recover. - I don't feel like it.

Even if it's deliberate, you should do it.

- It doesn't matter who? - That's right.

As long as they're kind.

Slowly be healed by their kindness,

and you can return to who you were.

I haven't changed. I'm healthy.

Shall I enter the Tokyo marathon?

Of course, if you recover

you'll realise that isn't true love.

So complicated.

Then...

Our Utsunomiya Ryusui Group

loves Japanese traditions and culture

and we will destroy them.

Destruction is the path to evolution.

And, evolution is our mission!

Thank you.

Thank you.

Please take an admission guide if you're interested.

Then...

you can just throw him away.

A man?

Like a tissue?

Blow your nose and you're done.

That was a bad choice of words.

Say thank you and goodbye.

How pitiful.

Next, it will be that man--

Pass on the pitifulness.

You shouldn't hold onto it.

You can recover, even from those feelings of guilt.

That is what it is to be an artist.

Don't say such difficult things. My head aches.

You are the sun.

You shine brightly.

But,

you're also hot and tempestuous.

You burn yourself up.

Let's have some shaved ice.

Strawberry flavour.

"Funeral for Setsuko Kazama"

"Setsuko Kazama"

So, how many years did you look after your mom?

Ever since high school, so...

She broke her back after that.

That put her in a wheelchair.

For about 20 years, I think.

Really?

Well, it must be a relief.

- You're finally free. - Kohei.

It was just Pooh and his mother.

That's all the more the reason.

- It was all up to him. - There are cases like that.

My mom's started going senile. It's terrible.

Ah, she didn't go senile.

I just had to look after her.

Even with the toilet, right?

Unlike a baby, the smell is excruciating.

- Stop that. She was a woman. - I'm complimenting him.

He couldn't even get a girlfriend.

I just wasn't popular.

So, for how many years haven't you had a girlfriend?

Stop it.

Sounds like a good conversation.

Oh, Michiyo.

Thank you for coming.

Of course I would come.

Setsuko took good care of me when I was young.

Right?

I've got this!

What? A marriage interview?

Really? That's fast!

Wait. His mother has just passed away.

Strike while the iron is hot.

She asked me to before she died.

She said her son was a late bloomer.

- No way. - I'm sure she felt guilty.

So, she'd be happy for you.

Show me. Ow, ow, ow.

She's divorced,

but she's a very nice person.

She just has no luck with men.

Divorced, huh? Children?

One boy. He's five years old.

She's got a kid?

Don't be fussy.

If you did, you know,

who would want that out-of-business bicycle shop?

She modestly said, "As long as he has a house to live in."

But, to suddenly become a father of a five year old?

Pooh.

That's true.

Have you had a proper look?

What? Show me too.

Akiho, what are you wearing?

- This is a funeral. - Shut up old man.

Call me papa.

Disgusting. Die.

What?

What's so funny?

- Is she that hot? - No.

- Her face isn't, but... - Huh?

Show me.

Balloons!

Oh, you two.

Oh, hey.

- Oh, you. - Here.

Ah, I don't think he's repaired it yet.

Really?

- He was busy with the funeral. - Funeral?

Yeah.

Did his mother pass away?

Yeah. Wait a moment.

- I'm extremely curious. - What?

A marriage interview.

He works hard.

- Oh! - Hey.

Please behave.

Pooh, you need to say something.

Your son is full of energy.

Oh no.

He's five?

"Bonsoir"

I'm back.

Welcome back, Mei.

- Did you get a boyfriend? - Not telling.

So you did.

Junior high students these days are mature.

Sorry for the commotion.

They're old. You could've just thrown them away.

Sorry for your loss.

Huh?

I heard from the cosplay girl that your mother passed away.

Ah, cosplay girl is my daughter.

Pooh, who is she?

She's having her bike fixed.

A customer? You even get such cute girls.

What's my cuteness ranking?

Ranking? You'd have to be a number one.

Even in the school?

At least a four.

- What was that? - Sorry, I wasn't serious.

It's just then a guy feels like he might have a chance.

A chance?

A chance

to date the girl.

Number one is like a model.

A rich girl,

who is just for looking at.

She would be out of our reach.

Pooh, what do you call that?

Flower...

Flower on a high peak?

Yeah, that flower.

Lady, do you work?

I'm one of those flowers.

The new one by the station?

That flower?

You're a pretty high level.

Really? What's your name?

My name...

is Momo.

Momo? Alright!

I'll ask for you next time.

Ask for me?

Let's go. We'll take Pooh, too.

No, I'm fine.

Idiot. You're finally free.

We'll teach you, literally.

A whole lot.

A whole lot?

I'll give you a bottle on the house.

- Yay. - Yay, alright.

Oh, vice-principal.

- Welcome. - Love in old age.

Kayoko.

Harada!

What did you say?

Welcome.

The usual?

No, today...

I heard Kazama was here.

Excuse me.

Was it today?

Kazama.

Would one or two days be okay for a start?

Yes.

Hey,

- that thing you were talking about? - Probably.

Oh.

Let's go.

Young teachers these days

can't handle the pressure.

It can't be helped, I suppose.

Now that I'm retired,

I'm more like a guarantor.

What did he do?

Kazama.

I thought of him.

He was one of my students, too.

I see.

- He's kind. - A soft touch?

That's why you push the problem child on him?

MMMImbykhd.

What other meaning can it have?

Um... it's a bit hard to explain.

He's not just kind.

Pooh was a strange student.

Strange...

Takai.

Yes?

Father said...

something father-like.

Okay.

He said "I'm your father before I'm the headmaster."

He's very worried about you.

Really?

Of course.

- On a different topic. - Okay.

Do I look like an escort?

Um...

- sorry, I don't... - I rank fourth, but

I'm the one whom everyone wants. They don't even have a chance!

- Lady, your language... - It hits me now.

Who do they think I am?

For you to call yourself a flower arranger

is sacrilege against the traditional culture.

As my wife says,

flower arranging is a fine art whereby you

polish your spirit and master techniques.

What you're doing...

is just a small-time show.

That's right.

It's a show.

It's entertainment.

What's wrong with that?

Using underhanded tactics to steal students.

Many places have had to shut down.

Underhanded tactics?

Aren't their business efforts simply insufficient?

- You call it business... - It is business.

Flower arranging is a business.

Online publicity,

showy performances and

a complete lesson system.

The results of those business efforts

are the students gathering at our salon.

A salon...

How many girls from good families come for etiquette and flowers?

The sudden decrease in flower arrangers is well known.

I want to provide a healing space and place of entertainment

for single women and students.

To help them recover through the vitality of flowers.

We are what they want. You are just fossils!

You contacted us saying we couldn't coexist.

Yes, that's right.

Let's go.

- But... - This is pointless.

This is just

a declaration of war on Tsukishima.

I'll apologise if that is what it seems.

I'm very sorry.

I truly would like to coexist.

No...

I even want to help

the Tsukishima School grow bigger.

What?

The director's position is

heavy.

Of course it is.

- For a newcomer like you... - Headmaster.

I'm only interested in business.

So, what?

Do you want us to promote you?

- So... - You want the name.

Yes.

You mean you want my daughter?

It is just as you've guessed.

What?

I hear you have a beautiful daughter.

I have two daughters.

- Which are you talking about? - Dear!

Of course...

I've haven't been on a merry-go-round in ages.

- Can you take a photo? - If I do it like this...

I wonder if it works.

- They're dolls. Just dolls. - They're dead! 80 scary!

- They're dead! - No, no, no.

It's all couples!

He's cheating. The worst.

Look at that.

- How do you know? - I know. I'd bet on it.

Nana, go ask,

"Are you cheating?" Go ask.

- I can't. - Be brave!

- You do it. - Wait...

A date with my sister is good, too.

Don't you have a boyfriend?

Huh? I can't.

I'm not popular.

That's it!

You're the prettiest in your school.

- That's you. - I'm number four.

They think they have a chance.

What's that?

You're the flower on the high peak no one can reach.

That's really you, sister.

You're not just beautiful, you're also talented.

- You're an artist. - Keep going. It feels good.

I know.

Watching father or the other instructors and students,

when you start arranging,

- the atmosphere changes... - That's just pressure.

A commanding atmosphere.

It gives me chills.

Everyone naturally pays attention

to your flowers and you.

I'm full. Thank you.

That's right, Nana.

There will be a demonstration at the Fuzuki meeting.

Oh...

I heard from father.

It's an important event usually done by the headmaster.

Yeah.

Father's...

right hand doesn't work well.

I know. I saw his flowers.

The branch was twisted and his heart wasn't in it.

That's why you should do it.

It'll also be your debut as the next headmaster.

You got out just in time.

I don't have the disposition to be a formal headmaster.

- That's mean. - No, it's not.

Ruriko wants it, too.

- That may be what mother wants... - It's for the best.

No, it's not.

- I couldn't... - It's fine. Don't think too hard.

- You've studied more and... - It's impossible!

I can't be like you.

You can't be bold?

Sit down.

Sit. Woof, woof.

I'm sorry.

I don't have a sense of smell.

- Huh? - I can't taste anything.

Even this steak.

Sister.

The doctor said it's autonomic nerves.

Since then?

Yes.

I'm sorry, sister.

I...

That's why you have to do it.

Sorry. I...

- didn't know you... - Don't cry.

I don't want that.

That's how much

you loved him.

Yoshiike.

How can you be healed?

That's what I want to know.

"Kazama's Bicycle Shop"

Wow, amazing.

It's back to normal. It looks new.

It is new.

I gave up and bought a new one.

Huh?

It was a bad joke.

I fixed it all.

Can I be made new, too?

Huh?

A bad joke.

Where are you going?

Shut up.

To buy chocolate or chips?

That's why you're so chubby.

- What! - Do you look in the mirror?

You don't want to.

Ah, you hate your face and your body.

You're stupid.

That's not it.

You should exercise. I'll lend you my bike.

- Huh? - Go work up a sweat.

Oh, that's good!

I agree! That's a good idea!

Yeah. Go for it.

By bicycle, on a trip by yourself.

- By myself? - Yeah, you could lose weight.

Don't be stupid.

That's great.

It'd be cool to go all around Japan!

Yeah, cool.

I'll organise it for you.

You guys...

stop being stupid!

Stop being stupid!

He got angry?

I suppose anyone would.

It's a good idea.

Do you really mean that?

When you're carrying that much hatred...

people can't save you.

Huh?

"Bonsoir"

"Grand Festival"

Here. Thanks for waiting.

I heard you freeze.

It can't be helped.

Pooh doesn't have much experience with women.

He hasn't had a girlfriend in 39 years.

That's dirty!

It's his image.

Women see you as a creepy geek.

So, that's how I seem?

Sorry, I didn't mean it.

So, how did the marriage interview go?

Apparently you're supposed to take a while before giving a response.

For politeness.

- To show you've thought about it. - The anticipation will

- make her balloons burst. - You're okay with it?

There's no reason to turn it down.

You can't be fussy.

And, the balloons.

That's all you can say.

You know,

I'm not saying this because I'm jealous about her big breasts...

Huh?

Animal males

have the instinct to kill babies that aren't their own.

Lions and cats.

- Oh... - Being divorced doesn't stop love,

but how will a strange male cope with a small child?

- Me? - I'm not saying you're like that.

But, it's a male instinct.

If someone else's child

doesn't listen to you, doesn't it make you mad?

Yeah, you hear about that often.

Domestic violence by husbands.

If the child gets abused, the mother is at fault, too.

That's the difference between women and mothers.

It won't work if you gloss over it.

This should be about whether it'll work out.

I know what you're trying to say.

Balloons.

Did I

ruin the mood?

No, no.

I should know, I'm divorced too.

Huh?

Really? You don't look it.

- Children? - No.

I'm faux divorced.

- Faux? - It doesn't matter.

Please tell us.

- Hm? - If you talk about it,

you might feel better.

No, you'll laugh.

Tell us all

about everything that happened.

It seems like it helps

if you talk to strangers.

Like a telephone helpline.

Really?

Did something...

happen?

Everyone goes through something in life.

We didn't even...

live together for one day.

We filled out all the paperwork before the ceremony.

November 22nd.

On "Good Couples Day", what a laugh.

But, it was cancelled on the day.

Yes.

He got someone else pregnant.

Yes.

They argued about getting an abortion.

In the end, she

didn't go to the hospital,

and he... at the last minute...

No, of course he would.

Life is more important.

Flowers and life are fleeting and important.

They should be respected.

So, it can't be helped.

It can't be helped, but...

that was...

already half a year ago...

I sort of became crazy.

I know he's moved on, but I go and see him occasionally.

He got a restraining order,

but I still go to see him.

The police got involved, too.

Yes.

It's really...

stupid of me, but...

I hate who I am.

All the confused feelings are stuck inside.

Why? It makes me angry.

I'm so angry at myself.

I'm pathetic,

and this isn't me!

You're a good woman.

Huh?

Because...

you can't dislike him.

You can't hate him.

Even though it'd be easier if you did.

Hm, what is it?

My mother...

well...

she had a lot of time.

So, she often told me about it.

A manual on love for her

unpopular son.

- The Art of Love? - Yes. Um...

This is a good woman.

"Joy, Anger, Grief (Love), Pleasure"

When they're hurt, some people...

get angry and...

some get sad.

Angry people hate.

They put themselves on a pedestal...

and one-sidedly attack the other person.

Hysterically,

getting louder and louder.

Sad people...

love.

Quietly...

time just stops for them...

as they grieve.

Love and

hatred.

Love and hate.

My mother...

said, um...

some people say they love and hate a person,

but that...

can never happen.

If you love someone...

you don't hate them.

You can't hate them.

Like you.

Like me?

Yes.

That is...

because you're a good woman

with real love.

Am I...

a good woman?

I'm a stalker!

You're a good woman.

A really great woman.

You showed a strong sense of justice about the child just then.

An amazingly good woman.

Do you really mean it?

Of course.

Wait, wait.

Stop the applause.

Alright, Kayoko!

It's time for the evening menu.

Let's forget everything and have a drink.

Wait a minute. What about the other customers?

It's alright.

I'm sorry.

"Bonsoir"

"Karaoke"

Why do you protect her?

I'm sorry,

but she hasn't done anything to us.

It'll be too late once she has.

To us,

or to our child.

She'd never do that.

I can't take it anymore.

Whose side are you on?

Good morning.

Please sit anywhere.

Okay.

I don't remember much.

You never let go of the microphone.

Seriously?

Thanks for the food.

Thanks for the food.

Just then...

Michiyo,

the woman who set up the marriage interview...

Yeah.

Did you say okay?

I got turned down.

Huh?

She turned me down.

"Balloons" did?

Yes.

I see.

That's too bad.

Well...

I guess so.

Balloons.

Hey, Pooh?

Yes?

Do you...

think you have it?

Huh?

A chance with me.

The headmaster has arrived.

- Headmaster? - I invited them.

But, Nana will...

Could she be Tsukishima's head if she can't take this pressure?

But...

I am Nana Tsukishima.

I see.

She's quite the beauty.

The origins of Fuzuki are...

written in a song.

The Star Festival...

The Star Festival...

Nana.

It's no good.

I can't...

Souta.

I'm sorry.

Shut up!

I'll kill you!

It's better if I'm not here, right?

I'll leave.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

You're all...

so stupid.

Is that true?

You just want me to die!

- No, no one thinks that. - Shut up!

Everyone is annoying!

Come on,

go on a summer adventure.

Aren't you stupid?

You're really an idiot.

It's alright.

It'll work out somehow.

You're too close!

"Around Japan"

Stop being stupid!

- Stop being stupid! - Return the bicycle!

Shut up!

Stop being stupid!

I must say...

you look just like

the late Chieko.

What was my mama like?

Huh?

- I couldn't hear you. - That's inconvenient.

Huh?

Welcome back. She's getting dressed.

I see.

Sister.

I'll do it.

You're my assistant.

A strange child.

Your grades were so good.

Suddenly losing motivation.

You could do anything you wanted.

My goodness...

That's a parent's bias.

A skilled hawk hides its talons.

You pretend to be a blockhead.

- A bicycle shop man and Momo? - Yes.

It doesn't matter who.

We'll have that man cry for her.

Huh?

It's rehabilitation.

My daughter will thank me,

then dump him.

Any dream can become reality.

It's a brief dream.

You have the power to realise dreams.

You can't fool me.

I'm going shopping.

See you later.

"Level 99, Victory, Win Rate 100%"

The flowers' colours

are washed away.

In vain...

I spend my length of days

gazing on the endless rain

I am Momo Tsukishima.

"To be continued"

We're dating.

- Oh, she's here. Momo! - Good evening.

- I'll console you. - What are you doing?

My sister won't even look at you.

- You're out of my reach. - I am out of your reach!