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When I was in junior high,

there was a boy I liked named Tamotsu Ogata.

A Love Letter from Yesterday

Around this time during our third year,

Tamotsu changed schools due to his parents' work.

Just before he moved,

he suggested the two of us -

bury a time capsule in the mountains near our school.

I'm back.

I can't remember how the conversation came up,

but I, Itsuko Ogata,

who had no friends but shared the same last name,

sparked up a strangely close relationship with a popular guy like him.

However,

without really understanding his feelings,

I was charmed by his kindness.

I put in a love letter I wrote to him,

but he never told me what he put inside the capsule.

He just kindly said to me,

"Let's dig it up when we're adults!"

"Itsuko and Tamotsu. Together forever."

It's been 13 years since that day.

I'm still waiting for his response.

Good morning!

You're still looking for that thing?

I admire your tenacity!

I'm only doing it to keep in shape.

Cut it out, Mom.

But you make it sound so glamorous!

You might like the single life, but I can't stand it.

I always want a man by my side.

Wait, don't you get it?

That's why he thought you were cheating and divorced you.

Oh well.

He was a piece of trash anyway.

You working today?

Of course.

Itsuko, face this way.

Now we're talking.

You ready, Itsuko?

Look up here.

Here, here, here,

here, here, and everywhere else!

What's with all these crosses?

Why are you hiding this in your closet?

Where are you sneaking off to?

Who are you meeting in the early hours?

You're seeing another guy, aren't you?

I'm digging for a time capsule, not seeing a guy!

Don't lie!

You ain't no kid. Who you trying to fool?

I want a divorce!

I won't forgive you.

I want a divorce.

Let's go again.

Damn you!

Tamotsu, do you want a coffee?

Nah, I'm good thanks.

Didn't you go to junior high around here?

That's right.

I transferred to another school during my third year.

Some 13 years ago?

I'm glad you transferred to somewhere we can raise a family.

Found them.

We're having sex today, right?

Yes, we are.

I'd better go.

I'll screw another guy if you don't come home.

Toko!

I'm joking!

By the way, I'm thinking of getting a part-time job.

Go for it!

Okay, I gotta dash.

Life is long.

How many more decades will I spend with Toko?

- Mr. Ogata. - Yeah?

Can you give me a hand?

Sure. I'm free too.

"Too"?

Thanks.

- Load me up. - Much appreciated.

"Now hiring part-time."

I'm Itsuko Ogata. I run this store.

Nice to meet you.

Let's get started.

RESUME: TOKO OGATA

Oh?

Mrs. Ogata?

Yes, that's correct.

Look!

We have the same name!

We sure do!

That'll do it.

Okay, I'm mostly done!

Mr. Ogata.

Thank you for today.

You've only just transferred here and I'm already troubling you.

I can handle the rest by myself.

I don't mind helping you finish.

You're not going home?

Your wife will get angry!

You have a girlfriend waiting too, right?

Girlfriend?

Whatever you say.

I'm fine, don't worry!

- Really? - Yeah.

Then I'll go home.

- Hang in there. - Good night!

See you tomorrow.

- Thanks for today. - Don't mention it.

You can come out now!

Yeah.

That took ages!

I'm sorry.

Did you wait long?

Yeah.

I waited for ages.

What a long-ass day.

Hello?

Sorry, I don't think I can make it home tonight.

Yeah...

I won't finish for at least another two hours.

Yeah... I'm sorry.

Okay.

Shall we do it next week?

Yeah.

Chat later.

You love tits, right?

You're sucking 'em good!

Lick 'em!

You look cute!

Is that all you want?

Well?

Raise your hips.

I'm gonna cum!

Not yet, you don't!

- This feels amazing! - We're a great match, huh!

- Only as fuck buddies. - We must have gone seven rounds!

How many more rounds can we go?

I love you, Shin!

Hello?

Hello?

Is this Itsuko Ogata?

Tamotsu?

Tamotsu Ogata?

Yeah.

It must be 13 years since we last spoke?

Something like that.

- Sorry for surprising you. - Not at all!

I'm glad you called.

I got transferred back here.

When I arrived...

I suddenly remembered you.

Is that so?

Do you know Mr. Ogata from my department?

The guy sent here from head office?

He's a real interesting fella.

He says you're my girlfriend.

But we're just fuck buddies.

- Doesn't everyone have one? - I know, right?

I heard he was really something,

but when I met him today, he seemed totally burned out.

What's more, he wouldn't go home after working overtime.

Really? What about his wife? Is he single?

No, he's married.

Maybe there's a reason he doesn't wanna go home.

I can't understand his thinking.

Me neither!

That's because you're just like me.

What's so funny?

People used to tease us about our name, calling us the Ogata couple.

Yeah, I remember.

They'd write our names under love umbrellas.

That's so old now.

I had a blast before changing schools.

Those were the most fun days ever.

Hey...

Tamotsu.

Yeah?

What's up?

Say...

- About the time capsu- - Sorry for the sudden call.

No doubt I'm causing trouble for your husband and kids.

Not at all. I'm single.

I'm still Itsuko Ogata.

I see.

My bad.

It's fine.

How about you?

Oh, I'm married.

I thought as much.

Why wouldn't you be?

I'm sorry. I just wanted to hear your voice.

Chat again sometime.

Yeah.

- Sounds good. - See ya.

I can't tell him.

Somebody looks happy!

Well, I'm glad you're having fun.

By the way, I'm going on a trip with my boyfriend.

I'll bring you back a nice gift.

Oh, Itsuko! Do you remember Tamotsu?

The boy with the same name as you at junior high.

You had a crush on him!

- No, I didn't! - Don't lie!

Well, whatever, but...

I heard he's moved back here!

How long has it been?

I dunno... Maybe ten years?

Now you can tell him you like him!

But I don't!

Hey!

God you're a pain! Can't you at least have some fun?

It's not as easy as that...

I mean, I still love him.

Sorry for the wait.

Here's your order.

Welcome!

This way, sir.

Let me know when you're ready to order.

Do you like coffee?

Yes.

Sorry, where's my manners? Nice to meet you!

I'm Sameuchi.

Thank you for coming!

What's up with that guy?

Wait, you haven't noticed?

Seriously?

You're so aloof.

Never dated before, huh?

I have somebody I like.

Really? What's he like?

A classmate from junior high.

Junior high?

So you are aloof.

I'm sorry!

We were close enough to make a time capsule together.

I put a love letter inside.

Wait, do you still love him?

After all this time?

Yes, even now.

You really do, huh?

When are you gonna dig it up?

When we meet again as adults.

And have you met him?

Yeah.

Really?

I'm back.

Sorry I'm late.

Again?

Don't you want a child?

Yes, I do.

You didn't come home so I screwed another guy.

I'm joking.

You know I'm joking, so why so serious?

You're always late home on the best days to conceive.

Are you doing it on purpose?

It's just a coincidence.

You promised you'd try your best!

I will.

You mean that?

Okay, let's start right now.

That feels so good!

Not too hard?

I'm okay. Don't stop.

I had quite a surprise today.

The manager at my part-time job has the same family name as us.

You got a part-time job?

Huh? I told you I would!

You did?

Anyway, her name is Itsuko Ogata.

I think she's around the same age as us.

She's timid, but she seems really kind

and was so patient with me.

I think we'll become good friends.

I see.

Well, don't work too hard.

I've always loved that caring nature of yours.

That went really well, huh?

- You didn't do anything! - Yeah, my bad.

You mean "I'm sorry."

I'm sorry.

Hey wait! I mean it.

Let's take a break. Just a small one!

I know a great place!

Welcome!

Hi there.

- Welcome. - Thanks.

I recommend this one.

- Have some water. - Thank you.

What are you doing here?

He insisted on taking a break.

Thank you for taking care of my husband.

Huh?

Wait, she's your wife?

Yeah.

Really?

You should've said she works here!

- I didn't know! - Are you serious?

- Were you trying to surprise me? - Of course I wasn't!

I came here for a reason.

Behind me.

I've fallen for her.

Yeah?

Hey, do you know Itsuko?

You know each other?

Spill the beans!

What she said!

She's just an old classmate!

Really?

"Just" an old classmate?

Knock it off! She's a friend from junior high!

I'm joking! Why are you getting so worked up?

Isn't it obvious? Because you're saying weird shit!

Itsuko?

Itsuko?

Itsuko?

Since when did you know my name?

Since just now.

Do you really like me?

I don't know if "like" is the right word.

What?

I don't want anybody but you.

You're my first love.

Why?

I feel sorry for you.

Can you sleep with me?

Yes.

Just so you know,

I really suck at sex.

I doubt I'll satisfy you.

No problem.

I had a blast before changing schools.

Those were the most fun days ever.

She's just an old classmate!

Dear Tamotsu Ogata,

I am in love with you.

I'm sorry.

I couldn't tell you before,

but now I finally can.

Ever since the second year, when we ended up in the same class,

I've always loved you.

After becoming close, we spoke about different things.

About things you could only tell me.

I was so happy to hear them.

Hey!

I think I'm pregnant!

She was just toying with me, huh?

When I first saw her,

I could feel my heart pounding so hard.

Wait.

This is so unlike me.

I'm so sad.

I really liked her!

You understand, don't you?

Sorry.

Why are you apologizing?

I can't let you have her.

Tell me...

What is Itsuko to you?

The one I liked the most.

She was my first love.

"I don't think it's a coincidence that I fell in love with you."

But I couldn't tell you.

What's the point in telling you after hearing you're leaving?

"I was too scared thinking you might not love me back."

Do you still love her?

You're...

afraid of being alone, huh?

You asked me if I had a crush on anyone.

And I told you I didn't.

Then we agreed to send each other a sign if we ever did.

Like the lyrics in an old song,

if you flicker a lamp, it's a sign of love.

So if we meet again as adults,

I'll be sure to send you a sign.

And then I'll...

Tamotsu?

I keep digging but it's not here.

I can't find it.

I was at my limit.

I'm sorry.

You finally came.

Aloha!

Itsuko, I'm home!

Itsuko, aloha!

Aloha, Itsuko!

I just remembered something.

What?

When I was little,

I had a habit of holding in my pee.

What the heck?

I'd wait until

I was about to burst.

Then I'd let rip in the restroom.

Then what?

Then...

just like a water fountain...

it would all gush forth

and feel so good.

And then?

I know what you mean.

Us guys feel like that too.

Yeah, just like that.

When I had sex with you,

all my pent up feelings

gushed out at once.

And then?

And then...

it gushes out.

And now...

I'm gonna gush again!

I can't hold back!

Here it comes again!

Good morning.

Hey, knock it off!

Why? We haven't fucked in a while.

I don't wanna do that anymore.

Huh?

I've fallen for somebody.

Who? Does she work here? Is she pretty?

Is she rich?

So she's better than me at sex?

You're better than her at that.

You moron! Of course I'm a better fuck than she is!

I became your fuck buddy because I like you!

I said stop!

I'm heading out.

You fool!

Sometime us girls want to keep our men, even if it means using our bodies!

We think differently to guys!

My apologies.

Apologies aside,

didn't you bury it?

You said we'd dig it up together once we'd grown up.

I'm sorry.

I wanted to know your feelings beforehand,

so I read your letter.

But once I did,

I couldn't let go of it.

I thought you buried it before transferring schools.

Thank you.

What did you put inside?

Sorry about everything.

There you go again.

Treat her kindly, okay?

- Yeah. - I don't mean your wife.

Mr. Ogata.

Having two women isn't fair.

My marriage is over.

Gimme a break! That's no excuse to hit on Itsuko.

I would never switch girls just because I'm lonely!

The result is the same.

Don't interfere.

Itsuko!

Stay out of this.

Nothing good happened.

This was all I had.

And now you wanna take it?

That's going too far.

No, it's not.

You don't understand either.

Ever since you changed schools,

even after I got married,

and even after divorcing,

I've only lived inside this box.

And I won't let it go!

Toko?

Toko!

Toko?

Toko!

Toko, you okay?

Toko!

Hey!

Answer me!

Toko!

Toko!

Come on, wake up!

Toko!

Toko!

Wake up!

Nothing beats being at home!

That makes me sound old.

Won't you say something?

You're gloomier than usual.

Did something happen?

I'm gonna go ahead and say it's probably your own fault.

I'm...

gonna marry Tamotsu.

Go girl!

Did you steal him away?

I've waited for years.

And?

Are you satisfied?

Then give him back.

I don't wanna.

You gotta stop being like that.

That's what got you divorced.

Do you really think that Tamotsu will marry you?

I look forward to digging this up when we're adults.

Then, once you read this letter,

can you give me your response?

I want you to answer me to my face.

Do you love me?

Do you love me?

I'm glad there's no issues with your health.

Yes. The baby is fine, too.

I see.

He can't bring himself to leave me.

I had a miscarriage before, so he would feel guilty.

That's why you need to let it go.

I don't want to.

Please!

Do you really love him?

I'm not really sure.

I used to wrestle with that question,

but now I don't really care.

I just know I can't live without him.

Same goes for you, right?

Tamotsu.

Why were you so kind to me?

Because...

you always looked so bored.

I wanted to see you smile.

I...

I hate myself.

I hate myself, too.

Tamotsu.

Let's bury a time capsule.

This time...

let's bury it together!

I'll be waiting.

If that's not possible...

I want you to make love to Toko.

I want to watch.

What are you saying?

I want to...

know how you feel right now.

Because you were only kind to me.

I wish I had...

found a time capsule too.

I...

dug up too much dirt...

so I thought you could have it for dinner.

Toko! Hey!

Tamotsu...

You're worried, right?

Don't look so sad.

I'm happy, you know?

I'm sorry.

Itsuko?

Itsuko?

What are you doing out here?

Why are you laughing?

Good question.

Why are you here?

Mr. Ogata told me to come in his place.

I see.

He sent you instead.

Well, since you're here...

Get digging.

I haven't given up on you yet.

That feels good!

Toko.

- Toko! - Don't stop!

I've always loved that

caring nature of yours.

That's so good!

Tamotsu.

Why didn't you tell me you love me when we were at junior high?

Well...

I was too embarrassed.

How about you?

I was embarrassed too.

I guess we're alike, huh?

We're so alike, I didn't notice the change.

Tamotsu Ogata.

"Yes."

Say "yes."

Yes!

Say my name.

Itsuko Ogata.

Yes!

- Tamotsu Ogata. - Yes!

Itsuko Ogata.

Yes!

- Tamotsu Ogata. - Yes!

Itsuko Ogata.

Yes!

- Tamotsu Ogata. - Yes!

Itsuko Ogata.

Yes!

It's coming! It's coming!

I can feel it!

It's coming! It's coming!

Come out! Come out! Come out!

Come out!

Tamotsu...

I'm fully aware that what I'm doing is weird.