1 00:00:03,940 --> 00:00:10,574 A SHOCHIKU FILM 2 00:00:53,649 --> 00:00:55,626 Excuse me... 3 00:00:57,654 --> 00:00:59,623 but aren't you Mr. Hamajima? 4 00:01:00,400 --> 00:01:01,060 I am. 5 00:01:01,147 --> 00:01:06,176 I'm Yoshida, do you remember me? I used to live in Chikura, Chiba. 6 00:01:07,368 --> 00:01:08,233 Oh, yes. 7 00:01:10,116 --> 00:01:13,985 I've been looking at your face, thinking it must be you. 8 00:01:14,064 --> 00:01:16,727 But I wasn't sure, since it's been so long. 9 00:01:16,858 --> 00:01:19,589 I see. Well, nice to see you. 10 00:01:20,763 --> 00:01:24,723 I'm getting off at the next stop. Please, take my seat. 11 00:01:25,548 --> 00:01:27,582 I get off at the stop after that. 12 00:01:27,762 --> 00:01:29,560 Oh, then we live rather close. 13 00:01:29,738 --> 00:01:30,762 Excuse me. 14 00:01:32,512 --> 00:01:34,452 I take this bus on my daily commute. 15 00:01:34,628 --> 00:01:36,722 I do, too. 16 00:01:36,832 --> 00:01:38,596 - Is that right? - Next stop is Kitaharamichi. 17 00:01:38,701 --> 00:01:40,192 That's my stop. 18 00:01:40,839 --> 00:01:42,000 Excuse me. 19 00:01:43,605 --> 00:01:45,631 - Goodbye. - Goodbye. 20 00:01:46,542 --> 00:01:47,688 We're ready to go. 21 00:01:48,463 --> 00:01:50,989 Our next stop will be Sasaoyama. 22 00:02:30,152 --> 00:02:32,121 YUKIO and KEIKO HAMAJIMA 23 00:02:44,797 --> 00:02:47,767 "Off to a meeting about opposing the price increase of milk. 24 00:02:48,291 --> 00:02:50,453 "There's sashimi for you in the fridge." 25 00:03:07,774 --> 00:03:09,834 Oh, you're home. Sorry I was out. 26 00:03:09,929 --> 00:03:10,897 It's okay. 27 00:03:11,360 --> 00:03:15,229 Here, let me. I had seven pupils in my class till 5:00. 28 00:03:15,406 --> 00:03:18,163 I wanted to finish up early to go to the meeting, 29 00:03:19,135 --> 00:03:24,164 but Mrs. Yamauchi and Mrs. Takei just couldn't get the hang of things. 30 00:03:24,804 --> 00:03:27,796 And the klutzier people are, the more they complain. 31 00:03:28,460 --> 00:03:32,073 Do you know how complex the milk distribution system is? 32 00:03:32,241 --> 00:03:35,243 It's amazingly complex and simply maddening. 33 00:03:35,531 --> 00:03:37,920 I ran into someone unexpected today. 34 00:03:38,070 --> 00:03:39,478 Oh, really? 35 00:03:39,742 --> 00:03:41,506 Someone from my hometown. 36 00:03:41,943 --> 00:03:44,606 Well, she only lived there for about three years. 37 00:03:49,282 --> 00:03:50,750 Yasuko Yoshida. 38 00:03:52,101 --> 00:03:56,505 Well, she must be married, so her last name may have changed. 39 00:04:03,312 --> 00:04:10,947 THE SHADOW WITHIN 40 00:04:11,921 --> 00:04:16,382 Produced by YOSHIHARU MISHIMA SHIGEMI SUGISAKI 41 00:04:16,692 --> 00:04:18,752 Based on a Story by SEICHO MATSUMOTO 42 00:04:18,894 --> 00:04:20,954 Screenplay by SHINOBU HASHIMOTO 43 00:04:22,031 --> 00:04:23,397 Cinematography by TAKASHI KAWAMATA 44 00:04:23,532 --> 00:04:24,898 Production Design by SHIGEMORI SHIGETA 45 00:04:25,034 --> 00:04:26,366 Music by YASUSHI AKUTAGAWA 46 00:04:26,635 --> 00:04:28,763 Sound by SHUJURO KURITA 47 00:04:28,871 --> 00:04:30,965 Lighting by REI MIURA Edited by YOSHIYASU HAMAMURA 48 00:04:42,117 --> 00:04:45,053 Starring: 49 00:04:46,222 --> 00:04:49,750 SHIMA IWASHITA. 50 00:04:50,292 --> 00:04:53,729 GO KATO 51 00:04:54,797 --> 00:04:59,098 MAYUMI OGAWA, YUSUKE TAKITA KANEKO IWASAKI 52 00:04:59,468 --> 00:05:01,494 YOSHIO INABA, YOSUKE KONDO 53 00:05:01,637 --> 00:05:03,663 AKIKO NOMURA ATSUKO KAWAGUCHI 54 00:05:20,789 --> 00:05:25,159 HISATO OKAMOTO, AZUSA KOYAMA 55 00:05:25,494 --> 00:05:29,090 SHINSUKE ASHIDA 56 00:05:30,299 --> 00:05:35,465 Directed by YOSHITARO NOMURA 57 00:05:37,362 --> 00:05:39,490 Hello, this is Nippon Travel Agency. 58 00:05:40,065 --> 00:05:41,055 Yes? 59 00:05:41,985 --> 00:05:44,978 Tickets for the bullet train on the 21st, 60 00:05:45,112 --> 00:05:47,598 departing at 9:00 a.m.? 61 00:05:48,425 --> 00:05:49,893 How many do you need? 62 00:05:50,024 --> 00:05:51,287 Four, okay. 63 00:05:52,178 --> 00:05:53,619 Your phone number, please. 64 00:05:54,875 --> 00:05:55,808 Yes. 65 00:05:56,554 --> 00:05:58,546 56... all right. 66 00:05:58,697 --> 00:06:02,259 I'll check if the tickets are available and then give you a call back. 67 00:06:02,351 --> 00:06:04,252 Everything is booked up in Rendaiji. 68 00:06:04,356 --> 00:06:07,224 Are you sure Hotel Minami-Izu is available on October 10th? 69 00:06:07,393 --> 00:06:08,486 I am. 70 00:06:08,660 --> 00:06:10,959 But call the hotel to double-check. 71 00:06:11,063 --> 00:06:12,031 All right. 72 00:06:14,252 --> 00:06:15,634 Thank you for waiting. 73 00:06:15,667 --> 00:06:16,566 Welcome. 74 00:06:16,702 --> 00:06:20,002 I'd like an excursion ticket for Kyushu. Will it be crowded there in October? 75 00:06:20,072 --> 00:06:22,871 Well, it shouldn't be too bad, so long as you have hotel reservations. 76 00:06:22,908 --> 00:06:26,140 - Do you want to make a reservation? - Yes. 77 00:06:26,272 --> 00:06:29,265 Here are some pamphlets on different parts of Kyushu. 78 00:06:29,379 --> 00:06:31,439 - We'd like to take a car trip. - A car trip? 79 00:06:31,580 --> 00:06:33,071 Yes, a one-day car trip. 80 00:06:33,261 --> 00:06:37,528 Is there someplace nice near Tokyo that's still relatively unknown? 81 00:06:38,173 --> 00:06:42,112 So, a one-day car trip to a relatively unknown place? 82 00:06:42,296 --> 00:06:43,549 Well, let's see... 83 00:06:46,292 --> 00:06:47,260 Hey! 84 00:06:52,409 --> 00:06:54,423 Return tickets on Japan Airlines to Fukuoka, right? 85 00:06:54,507 --> 00:06:55,475 Yeah. 86 00:06:56,034 --> 00:06:58,060 I envy you for traveling so grandly. 87 00:06:58,582 --> 00:07:01,104 Not really; I'm tagging along with my boss. 88 00:07:01,780 --> 00:07:02,907 - Is a check okay? - Yeah. 89 00:07:03,048 --> 00:07:04,072 Welcome. 90 00:07:04,216 --> 00:07:05,411 - One coffee. - All right. 91 00:07:09,034 --> 00:07:10,764 How's your work? 92 00:07:10,894 --> 00:07:14,331 Nothing much to speak of, but just really busy. 93 00:07:15,784 --> 00:07:17,150 How's your wife? 94 00:07:17,262 --> 00:07:19,094 Well, the same as usual. 95 00:07:19,293 --> 00:07:21,353 You're a lucky man. 96 00:07:21,534 --> 00:07:25,198 Your wife works like a bee. You must have a lot saved up. 97 00:07:26,259 --> 00:07:27,192 Well, yeah. 98 00:07:27,348 --> 00:07:30,385 But I feel like there's no spark left in our marriage. 99 00:07:31,182 --> 00:07:33,643 Hey, cheer up. 100 00:07:34,002 --> 00:07:35,834 You sound like a middle-aged man. 101 00:07:36,016 --> 00:07:37,507 You've been married for 10 years? 102 00:07:37,582 --> 00:07:38,379 Yeah. 103 00:07:38,548 --> 00:07:40,016 Have some kids, already. 104 00:07:40,919 --> 00:07:42,182 Kids, huh? 105 00:07:51,795 --> 00:07:54,397 Oh! We've run into each other again. 106 00:07:54,467 --> 00:07:55,365 Right. 107 00:08:03,508 --> 00:08:06,672 How strange that we suddenly keep bumping into each other. 108 00:08:06,812 --> 00:08:08,280 It really is. 109 00:08:08,814 --> 00:08:10,908 I've been taking this bus for four years, 110 00:08:11,016 --> 00:08:13,110 ever since I moved to Sasaoyama. 111 00:08:13,312 --> 00:08:17,178 Then we must have missed each other, because my hours are a little irregular. 112 00:08:17,933 --> 00:08:20,024 - Do you work? - Yes. 113 00:08:22,976 --> 00:08:24,604 Is your father well? 114 00:08:24,675 --> 00:08:26,200 No, he passed away. 115 00:08:26,729 --> 00:08:30,222 He died after we moved to Maebashi, before reaching retirement, 116 00:08:30,335 --> 00:08:32,167 so it was in the winter of 1954. 117 00:08:32,319 --> 00:08:33,685 Is that right? 118 00:08:33,859 --> 00:08:37,970 I have many fond memories of Maebashi, 119 00:08:38,143 --> 00:08:39,941 but my memories of Chikura are even fonder. 120 00:08:41,480 --> 00:08:44,644 I spent my most sensitive years in middle school there. 121 00:08:49,851 --> 00:08:51,513 Old houses lined the streets. 122 00:08:51,656 --> 00:08:54,387 There was a faint smell of the sea in every part of town. 123 00:08:54,493 --> 00:08:57,395 There was a creek that ran between Sakashita Street and Nakazato Street. 124 00:08:57,496 --> 00:09:00,864 And beyond that was - what was it called? 125 00:09:00,999 --> 00:09:01,989 What? 126 00:09:02,167 --> 00:09:05,484 I remember. There was a bus stop called Shioiri. 127 00:09:46,772 --> 00:09:49,489 CHIKURA FISHERMEN'S ASSOCIATION Your father's government quarters were a Western-style building rare in Chikura. 128 00:09:49,514 --> 00:09:52,211 Your father's government quarters were a Western-style building rare in Chikura. 129 00:09:52,317 --> 00:09:56,550 At the Fishermen's Association nearby, a lot of fish were spread out to dry. 130 00:09:57,149 --> 00:09:59,141 There was a creek flowing in front of it. 131 00:09:59,286 --> 00:10:00,879 There was a sake shop at the end of the street, 132 00:10:00,959 --> 00:10:03,451 and your family's shop was near the corner. 133 00:10:04,629 --> 00:10:07,656 Your mother worked busily by herself, every day. 134 00:10:20,612 --> 00:10:21,580 Listen... 135 00:10:22,677 --> 00:10:24,920 Won't you stop by my house, since we live close together? 136 00:10:26,359 --> 00:10:29,244 - Well... - Next stop is Kitaharamichi. 137 00:10:29,354 --> 00:10:30,481 Please do. 138 00:10:46,260 --> 00:10:48,991 I really have fond memories of Chikura. 139 00:10:50,162 --> 00:10:52,028 Excuse me. Wait a moment here. 140 00:10:53,245 --> 00:10:54,178 Welcome. 141 00:10:55,400 --> 00:10:58,112 - I'd like half a pound of this. - All right. 142 00:10:58,247 --> 00:11:02,207 TSUKUSHINO LOTS FOR SALE. VISIT INFORMATION OFFICE. 143 00:11:09,800 --> 00:11:13,430 I'm sorry; it's about a 15-minute walk from the bus stop to my house. 144 00:11:13,977 --> 00:11:16,503 Are you sure I'm not inconveniencing you? 145 00:11:17,047 --> 00:11:19,816 Not at all. You don't have to worry about that. 146 00:11:26,900 --> 00:11:30,132 This is a very lonely road. After dark, you must feel uneasy. 147 00:11:30,514 --> 00:11:32,676 I've gotten used to it. 148 00:11:32,876 --> 00:11:35,218 But lately, this area has become unsafe. 149 00:11:36,420 --> 00:11:39,288 Does your husband come down to walk you home? 150 00:11:40,853 --> 00:11:44,551 My husband passed away four years ago. 151 00:11:45,192 --> 00:11:47,320 So now I live with my child. 152 00:11:47,855 --> 00:11:49,016 You have a child? 153 00:11:49,811 --> 00:11:52,110 Yes, a six-year-old son. 154 00:11:52,736 --> 00:11:56,404 I see. Then he's a first-grader. 155 00:11:56,665 --> 00:11:57,633 Yes. 156 00:12:03,703 --> 00:12:05,778 I'm home, Ken. 157 00:12:05,916 --> 00:12:06,906 Welcome home. 158 00:12:07,818 --> 00:12:09,833 Did you watch the house like a good little boy? 159 00:12:10,904 --> 00:12:11,920 Please come in. 160 00:12:14,024 --> 00:12:14,889 Hi. 161 00:12:18,128 --> 00:12:20,188 Say hello, Ken. 162 00:12:20,331 --> 00:12:21,355 Hello. 163 00:12:21,499 --> 00:12:22,432 Please come in. 164 00:12:23,300 --> 00:12:24,529 You're a smart boy. 165 00:12:27,872 --> 00:12:28,965 How old are you? 166 00:12:29,139 --> 00:12:30,334 Six. 167 00:12:30,441 --> 00:12:32,603 I'm sorry it's messy, but please have a seat. 168 00:12:34,945 --> 00:12:36,208 What did you draw? 169 00:12:44,799 --> 00:12:45,986 Mom. 170 00:12:46,123 --> 00:12:48,149 What did you study at school today? 171 00:12:48,292 --> 00:12:49,920 Arithmetic, science and Japanese. 172 00:12:50,060 --> 00:12:52,552 I see. Did you finish reading 'Ten Little Pigs'? 173 00:12:52,730 --> 00:12:53,925 I did. 174 00:12:54,064 --> 00:12:55,327 Recite it to me. 175 00:12:55,432 --> 00:12:59,733 "Ten little pigs crossed a river. 176 00:12:59,904 --> 00:13:02,965 "They counted themselves, to make sure no one was missing. 177 00:13:03,073 --> 00:13:04,132 "One pig, two pigs, 178 00:13:04,275 --> 00:13:07,245 "three pigs, four pigs, five pigs, six pigs, 179 00:13:07,378 --> 00:13:10,906 "seven pigs, eight pigs, nine pigs, nine years old -" 180 00:13:11,048 --> 00:13:13,347 Ken, stop playing with that. 181 00:13:13,484 --> 00:13:14,674 "One pig was missing." 182 00:13:16,055 --> 00:13:17,114 Shoo! 183 00:13:21,926 --> 00:13:23,451 Is that right? 184 00:13:24,061 --> 00:13:28,761 I assumed your mother was living with you. 185 00:13:29,300 --> 00:13:32,930 Well, she has aged, but she's still hale and hearty. 186 00:13:33,368 --> 00:13:35,860 You're sweating. Do take off your jacket. 187 00:13:38,509 --> 00:13:42,446 Anyway, she'd feel cramped living in my tiny apartment. 188 00:13:42,513 --> 00:13:45,278 - In the future, I plan to live with her. - I'll take the jacket. 189 00:13:45,382 --> 00:13:46,816 Oh, thanks. 190 00:13:47,651 --> 00:13:50,314 But she prefers to stay in Chikura for the present. 191 00:13:50,354 --> 00:13:52,186 I see. 192 00:13:56,694 --> 00:13:58,128 Ah, this reminds me of... 193 00:13:58,195 --> 00:13:59,185 Right. 194 00:14:00,030 --> 00:14:03,432 Delicious daikon radishes used to grow in Kawado, remember? 195 00:14:03,601 --> 00:14:07,800 Since I was motherless, our maid used to make pickles with them. 196 00:14:07,838 --> 00:14:10,831 I see. I haven't had them for years. 197 00:14:13,010 --> 00:14:15,479 These are really good. 198 00:14:16,388 --> 00:14:19,756 My mother gives me pickled daikon every time I go see her. 199 00:14:20,226 --> 00:14:23,287 But they soon start tasting different in Tokyo, for some reason. 200 00:14:23,510 --> 00:14:24,751 Because of the pickling paste? 201 00:14:24,856 --> 00:14:28,850 Yes, the trick seems to be more in the pickling paste than the daikon. 202 00:14:35,065 --> 00:14:36,533 It must be tough to get by. 203 00:14:36,667 --> 00:14:37,600 Well... 204 00:14:38,092 --> 00:14:41,028 I never thought about it when my husband was still alive. 205 00:14:41,209 --> 00:14:44,008 But it's not easy for a woman to make a living. 206 00:14:45,090 --> 00:14:47,992 My son is all I live for. 207 00:14:48,165 --> 00:14:51,533 As I'm a single mother, I'm trying not to spoil him too much. 208 00:14:51,630 --> 00:14:53,963 But he's becoming less obedient lately. 209 00:14:54,463 --> 00:14:56,329 Every child is like that at his age. 210 00:14:56,913 --> 00:14:58,848 He'll grow out of it before long. 211 00:15:02,526 --> 00:15:04,154 Excuse me, an ashtray? 212 00:15:04,261 --> 00:15:06,389 Oh! I'm sorry for not noticing. 213 00:15:09,887 --> 00:15:11,947 Here, please use this for now. 214 00:15:13,604 --> 00:15:16,815 By the way, where do you work? 215 00:15:17,641 --> 00:15:19,576 I work for Tokyo Life Insurance. 216 00:15:19,710 --> 00:15:21,658 I see, an insurance company. 217 00:15:21,787 --> 00:15:23,483 It's not what you think. 218 00:15:23,558 --> 00:15:26,687 I do door-to-door sales of policies and collect premiums. 219 00:15:27,181 --> 00:15:29,844 Mr. Hamajima, would you like to buy a policy? 220 00:15:32,808 --> 00:15:36,127 Then, we're being deceived? 221 00:15:36,508 --> 00:15:38,773 Uh-huh. 222 00:15:40,307 --> 00:15:41,400 I see. 223 00:15:41,560 --> 00:15:45,759 The problem in distribution lies between the milk company and the agent. 224 00:15:46,301 --> 00:15:49,931 In that case, we should talk directly with the milk company. 225 00:15:50,537 --> 00:15:51,916 Yes. 226 00:15:52,328 --> 00:15:57,289 I have my classes in the afternoon, so I'm available in the morning. 227 00:15:57,481 --> 00:16:01,009 All right, talk to you soon. Good-bye. 228 00:16:02,416 --> 00:16:03,777 - Today... - You had dinner? 229 00:16:03,923 --> 00:16:05,516 - Yes, I did. - Okay. 230 00:16:06,488 --> 00:16:07,581 Today, 231 00:16:08,616 --> 00:16:11,176 I had to go see a customer about a trip. 232 00:16:13,664 --> 00:16:14,927 I'll get it. 233 00:16:17,321 --> 00:16:19,415 Hello? Oh, Mrs. Takei. 234 00:16:19,556 --> 00:16:23,391 Mrs. Ota called me just a minute ago about the issue of milk from the co-op. 235 00:16:23,511 --> 00:16:27,742 We decided to bypass the agent and talk directly with the milk company. 236 00:16:27,923 --> 00:16:29,323 Yes, so... 237 00:16:30,147 --> 00:16:32,707 As of the 20th, we've met 60% of our goal... 238 00:16:32,816 --> 00:16:35,335 for the month of September. 239 00:16:35,430 --> 00:16:40,593 But as we near the end of the month, you'll also have to collect premiums. 240 00:16:40,698 --> 00:16:43,953 Therefore, we're concerned that we might not meet our goal. 241 00:16:44,111 --> 00:16:47,953 TOKYO LIFE INSURANCE 242 00:16:48,432 --> 00:16:49,764 Let me look it up. 243 00:16:50,114 --> 00:16:51,241 Let's see. 244 00:16:51,384 --> 00:16:55,185 There was a cancellation for a flight from Nagoya to Miyazaki, 245 00:16:55,408 --> 00:16:56,569 so we secured it for you. 246 00:16:56,685 --> 00:16:59,985 Shimoda will be crowded over the long holiday weekend. 247 00:17:00,960 --> 00:17:03,361 But in the western part of Izu, Toi or Heta... 248 00:17:23,108 --> 00:17:24,201 Welcome. 249 00:17:27,045 --> 00:17:27,842 I'll take this. 250 00:17:28,271 --> 00:17:30,638 Next stop is Kitaharamichi. 251 00:17:30,842 --> 00:17:32,811 Is anybody getting off at the stop? 252 00:17:34,886 --> 00:17:36,514 Hello, are you going home? 253 00:17:37,501 --> 00:17:40,130 - I'm a friend of your wife's. - Hello. Excuse me. 254 00:17:40,222 --> 00:17:42,678 - You're getting off here? - I'm taking a walk. 255 00:17:58,448 --> 00:18:02,146 I'm sorry, give me another 10 minutes. This won't take long to cook. 256 00:18:03,286 --> 00:18:05,312 Well, I dropped in on you without warning. 257 00:18:05,455 --> 00:18:07,981 Thank you for bringing such a nice treat. 258 00:18:08,124 --> 00:18:12,084 To tell you the truth, it was a gift from a customer. 259 00:18:12,195 --> 00:18:13,595 The meat looks delicious. 260 00:18:13,697 --> 00:18:15,461 Really? I'm glad to hear that. 261 00:18:15,532 --> 00:18:18,434 - Next time, I'll get some gazami crabs. - Gazami crabs? 262 00:18:18,535 --> 00:18:21,528 Yes, I saw very fresh ones at a shop near the station. 263 00:18:21,705 --> 00:18:22,331 Really? 264 00:18:22,472 --> 00:18:24,634 - You like them, don't you? - Yes, I do. 265 00:18:25,253 --> 00:18:28,382 But I thought they were a specialty of Chikura. 266 00:18:28,545 --> 00:18:30,013 How unusual. 267 00:18:30,180 --> 00:18:31,375 Isn't it? 268 00:18:36,886 --> 00:18:39,014 Ken, you're working hard. 269 00:18:40,137 --> 00:18:41,469 Let me help you. 270 00:18:41,636 --> 00:18:43,798 It's okay. He's used to doing that. 271 00:18:43,994 --> 00:18:45,292 Let me have the ax. 272 00:18:46,053 --> 00:18:50,013 I've considered using propane gas, but it can be surprisingly costly. 273 00:18:50,610 --> 00:18:53,205 Besides, dry wood is abundant around here. 274 00:18:54,397 --> 00:18:57,060 ...4,300 yen, 4,320 yen, 275 00:18:57,216 --> 00:18:59,981 3,800 yen, and 4,060 yen add up to? 276 00:19:02,145 --> 00:19:05,081 The total is 274,830 yen. 277 00:19:11,154 --> 00:19:12,554 The amount matches perfectly. 278 00:19:12,689 --> 00:19:14,817 Thank you so much! 279 00:19:15,358 --> 00:19:17,691 You finished it much more quickly than I can. 280 00:19:17,833 --> 00:19:22,289 Well, but it's unsafe to carry so much cash every day. 281 00:19:23,099 --> 00:19:25,544 Usually, I take the collection to the office before 5:00. 282 00:19:25,635 --> 00:19:27,433 But today, I made more rounds. 283 00:19:27,604 --> 00:19:29,817 How many customers do you visit? 284 00:19:29,939 --> 00:19:32,684 I'm in charge of about 250 customers. 285 00:19:32,942 --> 00:19:34,410 So many? 286 00:19:35,245 --> 00:19:38,511 We're still in the middle of the month, so collection isn't going full tilt. 287 00:19:38,615 --> 00:19:42,245 At the end or the beginning of the month, I make rounds till 10:00 or 11:00 p.m. 288 00:19:42,385 --> 00:19:44,251 My, that must be tough. 289 00:19:45,622 --> 00:19:49,389 But collecting is routine. What counts is signing up new customers. 290 00:19:50,627 --> 00:19:54,970 My base salary is only 15,000 yen, so I need commissions from new sales. 291 00:20:01,090 --> 00:20:02,058 I already have a policy. 292 00:20:02,225 --> 00:20:04,855 I'd recommend switching over to this plan. 293 00:20:19,809 --> 00:20:23,837 ASK US ABOUT THE WORLD'S FAIR - JAPAN TRAVEL AGENCY 294 00:20:25,756 --> 00:20:27,054 Thank you very much. 295 00:20:28,418 --> 00:20:31,388 - Welcome. May I help you? - An excursion ticket for Towada. 296 00:20:48,901 --> 00:20:51,440 Wow, this is one big gazami crab! 297 00:20:52,218 --> 00:20:55,338 This is great. Thank you for a nice treat, always. 298 00:20:55,486 --> 00:20:57,893 Please, don't mention it. I should be thanking you for today. 299 00:20:57,944 --> 00:20:58,877 It was nothing. 300 00:20:59,012 --> 00:21:01,504 Your friend Mr. Ishikawa was very interested. 301 00:21:01,663 --> 00:21:03,188 Oh, did he buy a policy? 302 00:21:03,316 --> 00:21:05,347 Well, not yet. 303 00:21:07,282 --> 00:21:10,582 He's interested in a company plan, rather than an individual one. 304 00:21:10,714 --> 00:21:12,580 So, he has to follow some procedure. 305 00:21:13,743 --> 00:21:15,336 I see. 306 00:21:16,062 --> 00:21:20,898 In that case, in addition to my friends, I'll make a list of my customers for you. 307 00:21:21,067 --> 00:21:23,366 Oh, I'm so glad. That would be great. 308 00:21:23,436 --> 00:21:25,371 - Have some sake. - Thank you. 309 00:22:18,812 --> 00:22:19,923 Turn the lock. 310 00:22:20,093 --> 00:22:22,927 And turn this lock. 311 00:22:35,107 --> 00:22:37,736 'Tips for Everyday Life' will start at 7:30. 312 00:22:39,929 --> 00:22:42,626 'The Doris Day Show' will be on at 8:00. 313 00:22:43,216 --> 00:22:47,278 Wanting a strong father capable of winning a child-parent team race, 314 00:22:47,420 --> 00:22:50,322 brothers Billy and Toby set their sights... 315 00:22:50,456 --> 00:22:53,620 on the deputy sheriff of the town. 316 00:22:53,760 --> 00:22:55,786 Bewildered, Doris gets into a tizzy, 317 00:22:55,828 --> 00:22:57,990 and trouble ensues once again. 318 00:23:00,114 --> 00:23:03,050 At 8:25, on Comedy Theater, 319 00:23:03,670 --> 00:23:05,400 we present tonight... 320 00:23:05,708 --> 00:23:07,176 You're a good boy, Ken. 321 00:23:07,546 --> 00:23:09,742 You always do the dishes when your mom is late? 322 00:23:09,842 --> 00:23:10,775 Yeah. 323 00:23:16,973 --> 00:23:19,591 I'm sorry for putting you out like this. 324 00:23:19,725 --> 00:23:21,284 Staying so late. 325 00:23:21,409 --> 00:23:23,317 It's no trouble. 326 00:23:23,614 --> 00:23:27,449 He's been busy with group tours, and he'll be late tonight, too. 327 00:23:27,570 --> 00:23:29,095 Oh, is that right? 328 00:23:29,600 --> 00:23:32,092 Your husband is such a nice man. 329 00:23:32,210 --> 00:23:35,009 I ran into him on the bus the other day. 330 00:23:35,096 --> 00:23:37,371 He got off at Kitaharamichi, to take a walk. 331 00:23:38,504 --> 00:23:39,972 At Kitaharamichi? 332 00:23:42,152 --> 00:23:45,919 Oh, that was on the day of my class. He was taking his time getting home. 333 00:23:46,012 --> 00:23:46,707 Really? 334 00:23:46,813 --> 00:23:50,306 It would do him good if he joined our chat, don't you think? 335 00:23:50,383 --> 00:23:51,976 - Thank you. - Enjoy. 336 00:23:52,085 --> 00:23:55,055 But he's not the gregarious sort, unlike your husband. 337 00:24:01,832 --> 00:24:03,061 Dad's thinking is wrong. 338 00:24:03,200 --> 00:24:05,692 That's right. It's old-fashioned to bring up filial duty. 339 00:24:05,836 --> 00:24:08,067 Ken, are you sleepy? 340 00:24:10,007 --> 00:24:11,475 Should I lay out your futon? 341 00:24:13,076 --> 00:24:16,046 Your mom will be late tonight. She's making the collection rounds. 342 00:24:18,582 --> 00:24:21,552 Put yourself in Kimiko's shoes. She's only 20. 343 00:24:21,685 --> 00:24:25,144 Why don't you concentrate on the match-making you received? 344 00:24:25,255 --> 00:24:26,416 Are you accepting it? 345 00:24:26,557 --> 00:24:27,923 Here, change into this. 346 00:25:27,267 --> 00:25:29,202 You came to walk me home? 347 00:25:29,831 --> 00:25:31,265 It was getting so late. 348 00:25:31,786 --> 00:25:34,556 And it's unsafe after dark, so I was worried. 349 00:29:35,896 --> 00:29:39,677 So, my wife and I are not on the same wavelength. 350 00:29:41,059 --> 00:29:42,857 We have nothing in common. 351 00:29:44,252 --> 00:29:47,662 It's not at all my wife's fault. 352 00:29:48,740 --> 00:29:51,396 But it's not my fault, either. 353 00:29:53,917 --> 00:29:55,886 It's like we're living together out of habit, 354 00:29:57,187 --> 00:30:00,316 or we simply fell into a set of routines. 355 00:30:02,025 --> 00:30:03,459 It just feels empty. 356 00:30:06,956 --> 00:30:10,552 I can't leave her right away, 357 00:30:11,073 --> 00:30:12,268 but I will, in time. 358 00:30:12,997 --> 00:30:14,295 I understand. 359 00:30:15,926 --> 00:30:17,224 I'm glad. 360 00:30:20,300 --> 00:30:21,336 But... 361 00:30:21,543 --> 00:30:23,413 What is it? 362 00:30:24,169 --> 00:30:26,468 I don't mind staying the way we are. 363 00:30:27,050 --> 00:30:28,074 No. 364 00:30:29,286 --> 00:30:31,084 I don't want you living this way, 365 00:30:32,643 --> 00:30:35,613 though I can't start over with you right away. 366 00:30:36,227 --> 00:30:37,525 It's okay. 367 00:30:39,308 --> 00:30:41,470 Because I have my son to consider. 368 00:30:52,132 --> 00:30:55,159 I don't mind staying the way we are. 369 00:31:12,128 --> 00:31:15,428 There was blood all over the place. Just so horrible! 370 00:31:15,498 --> 00:31:18,229 - Did they hang her? - No, that's not... 371 00:31:18,335 --> 00:31:19,997 Is it about the Sharon Tate murder? 372 00:31:20,170 --> 00:31:22,639 She was eight months pregnant. 373 00:31:22,706 --> 00:31:25,198 She was killed with her old boyfriend. 374 00:31:25,342 --> 00:31:26,970 She was having an affair? 375 00:31:27,110 --> 00:31:29,477 No, they were having a swingers party. 376 00:31:29,613 --> 00:31:30,478 Oh, I see. 377 00:31:30,614 --> 00:31:32,048 - And her husband? - He was away. 378 00:31:32,182 --> 00:31:35,016 That sort of party seems to be popular. 379 00:31:35,118 --> 00:31:37,519 Her husband directed... What was that film? 380 00:31:37,654 --> 00:31:39,816 - Rosemary's Baby. - That's right. 381 00:31:39,878 --> 00:31:42,621 Everybody, tea is ready. 382 00:31:42,692 --> 00:31:44,422 - Great. - Thank you. 383 00:31:44,527 --> 00:31:47,326 Now listen, about the 300 million yen robbery... 384 00:31:47,497 --> 00:31:49,159 The robber will be caught. 385 00:31:49,299 --> 00:31:52,667 They'll trace the stolen bills back to him, for sure. 386 00:31:54,037 --> 00:31:55,164 Listen... 387 00:31:55,849 --> 00:31:58,683 I'm going out for a walk and then seeing the dentist. 388 00:31:58,778 --> 00:32:00,927 You're going for a walk and then to the dentist, okay. 389 00:32:04,672 --> 00:32:06,770 Your husband is nice, and he's quiet. 390 00:32:07,923 --> 00:32:11,291 "Quiet" means he won't amount to much, after all, doesn't it? 391 00:32:11,821 --> 00:32:13,483 I didn't mean that. 392 00:32:13,662 --> 00:32:16,928 He's been working for 12 years, since he got out of college. 393 00:32:17,092 --> 00:32:18,685 It's still a long way off, 394 00:32:18,821 --> 00:32:21,290 but when he retires in 20 years, 395 00:32:21,386 --> 00:32:23,116 he'll only have become a department chief. 396 00:32:23,214 --> 00:32:25,911 Still, he'll then receive a good retirement package. 397 00:32:26,703 --> 00:32:28,194 We don't know that. 398 00:32:28,338 --> 00:32:29,431 Come on. 399 00:32:31,355 --> 00:32:34,182 But a husband who works hard and doesn't fool around... 400 00:32:34,344 --> 00:32:37,371 is better than a flashy, go-getter type. 401 00:32:37,537 --> 00:32:39,301 Yeah, I agree. 402 00:32:40,617 --> 00:32:42,586 It doesn't look like we'll have kids, 403 00:32:43,325 --> 00:32:46,887 so for our future, we'll both work while we can. 404 00:32:47,058 --> 00:32:48,686 And save a lot of money. 405 00:32:49,125 --> 00:32:51,424 Maybe "a little' money, not "a lot." 406 00:32:51,594 --> 00:32:53,563 - Don't tease. - Are you sure? 407 00:33:04,974 --> 00:33:05,942 Oh. 408 00:33:07,410 --> 00:33:08,537 It's still early. 409 00:33:08,708 --> 00:33:11,410 Don't worry. I won't be missed at home. 410 00:33:12,845 --> 00:33:14,473 Are you sure it's okay? 411 00:33:18,625 --> 00:33:20,059 What excuse did you use? 412 00:33:22,707 --> 00:33:24,198 Can you stay for dinner? 413 00:33:24,376 --> 00:33:26,675 Yeah, but I can't stay too late. 414 00:33:26,778 --> 00:33:28,713 Then I'll go grocery shopping now. 415 00:33:28,880 --> 00:33:30,143 You don't have to. 416 00:34:03,448 --> 00:34:04,746 Ken! 417 00:34:04,916 --> 00:34:06,714 - What are you doing? - Making a swing. 418 00:34:06,852 --> 00:34:08,047 A swing? 419 00:34:12,667 --> 00:34:15,891 You can use some help, can't you? Let me give you a hand. 420 00:34:28,807 --> 00:34:31,936 He ignores me completely. 421 00:34:33,311 --> 00:34:35,109 He refuses to warm to me. 422 00:34:36,381 --> 00:34:37,849 What a strange boy. 423 00:34:39,384 --> 00:34:40,317 Actually... 424 00:34:41,453 --> 00:34:45,857 I understand his feelings very well. 425 00:37:08,199 --> 00:37:11,847 There was one thing I liked about my uncle. 426 00:39:16,785 --> 00:39:22,105 To win the heart of a child like him, it's best to share in activities. 427 00:39:23,868 --> 00:39:25,393 In time, he'll take to me. 428 00:39:26,538 --> 00:39:27,562 I'm home. 429 00:39:27,672 --> 00:39:29,368 Mom, look at my swing. 430 00:39:29,431 --> 00:39:31,263 Oh! What a nice swing! 431 00:39:31,766 --> 00:39:33,644 We made it together, didn't we? 432 00:39:33,816 --> 00:39:36,026 Is that right? How nice. 433 00:39:40,118 --> 00:39:41,746 Shoo! Meow! 434 00:39:42,854 --> 00:39:44,652 We have a lot of rats. 435 00:39:44,784 --> 00:39:47,055 It's not surprising. You're surrounded by fields. 436 00:39:47,659 --> 00:39:51,391 Ken, rats don't only chew on things in the house, 437 00:39:51,529 --> 00:39:54,556 but also on the roots of vegetables in the fields. 438 00:39:54,652 --> 00:39:56,707 They chew on the roots of the trees on the hill, too. 439 00:39:56,807 --> 00:39:58,824 Really? You know all about it. 440 00:39:58,970 --> 00:40:01,701 - They make crackers these days. - What crackers? 441 00:40:01,806 --> 00:40:03,274 Crackers with rat poison. 442 00:40:05,276 --> 00:40:08,144 But only this traditional way using buns works for our rats. 443 00:40:08,279 --> 00:40:12,046 You can't beat the tried-and-true traditional way, you know. 444 00:40:12,116 --> 00:40:13,140 I guess so. 445 00:40:14,285 --> 00:40:15,116 Ken, 446 00:40:16,454 --> 00:40:21,290 do you know what will happen when a rat eats this bun? 447 00:40:24,229 --> 00:40:26,198 Stop fooling around. 448 00:40:29,601 --> 00:40:32,571 My, you're acting like a child. 449 00:40:34,705 --> 00:40:35,934 I see. 450 00:40:36,073 --> 00:40:38,440 I expect it'll be quite packed on the 25th. 451 00:40:38,576 --> 00:40:40,238 We'd like to leave in the morning. 452 00:40:40,311 --> 00:40:41,939 In the morning? 453 00:40:42,079 --> 00:40:46,380 Then, if you left around 10:20, you would get there around 1:10. 454 00:40:46,450 --> 00:40:47,645 Let me look it up. 455 00:40:47,887 --> 00:40:50,618 You haven't been to a doctor in years, have you, dear? 456 00:40:51,088 --> 00:40:52,886 He really looks healthy. 457 00:40:52,973 --> 00:40:54,464 Thank you. 458 00:40:55,059 --> 00:40:58,393 A lot of people tend to ignore getting a physical, 459 00:40:58,529 --> 00:41:02,057 but this is a good opportunity to have it done. 460 00:41:02,199 --> 00:41:04,293 - Isn't that right, Doctor? - Yeah. 461 00:41:04,435 --> 00:41:10,102 "The door in the back opened, and the king entered. 462 00:41:10,241 --> 00:41:11,641 "The king looked 463 00:41:12,209 --> 00:41:14,644 "at Anders's..." 464 00:41:14,779 --> 00:41:17,078 - Hat. - "Hat, 465 00:41:17,181 --> 00:41:19,412 "and he smiled and spoke to him." 466 00:41:19,550 --> 00:41:20,279 Good. 467 00:41:20,470 --> 00:41:23,752 "Ah-ha, you..." 468 00:41:23,888 --> 00:41:26,483 You pronounce this "ah." 469 00:41:26,624 --> 00:41:32,291 "Ah, you're wearing a nice hat." 470 00:41:32,430 --> 00:41:34,296 Good! You read very well. 471 00:41:34,832 --> 00:41:37,802 Now, practice writing what you just read. 472 00:41:37,968 --> 00:41:38,936 Here you go. 473 00:41:40,004 --> 00:41:42,303 Uh-uh, not yet. 474 00:41:43,441 --> 00:41:46,343 You can build that when you're done with your studying. 475 00:41:46,477 --> 00:41:48,969 Paste it here. 476 00:41:49,213 --> 00:41:52,741 Yes, paste that one there. Do it carefully. 477 00:41:52,817 --> 00:41:57,812 Ken, that's very nice. An SST aircraft? It looks very fast. 478 00:41:57,955 --> 00:41:58,979 Yeah. 479 00:41:59,123 --> 00:42:01,092 An SST can fly to America in only three hours. 480 00:42:01,285 --> 00:42:03,650 Really? Only three hours to America? 481 00:42:07,965 --> 00:42:12,027 Mankind has made it to the moon, so I suppose it's not surprising. 482 00:42:12,970 --> 00:42:15,496 Your industry will only grow more. 483 00:42:15,573 --> 00:42:20,170 Well, I don't know about that. But my work will definitely get busier. 484 00:42:26,450 --> 00:42:28,885 Ken is gradually becoming attached to you. 485 00:42:29,019 --> 00:42:30,112 Yeah. 486 00:42:31,355 --> 00:42:33,722 - Next time, I'll take him for a drive. - A drive? 487 00:42:33,858 --> 00:42:37,226 - Yeah, this Sunday. - You will? 488 00:42:37,361 --> 00:42:39,421 I have a driver's license. 489 00:42:39,997 --> 00:42:43,297 Driving to work was inconvenient, so I sold my car. 490 00:42:43,433 --> 00:42:45,767 Then how could we go for a drive? 491 00:42:46,322 --> 00:42:48,617 You don't know much about my job, do you? 492 00:42:48,769 --> 00:42:49,699 What do you mean? 493 00:42:50,341 --> 00:42:52,037 We'll rent a car. 494 00:42:52,877 --> 00:42:54,038 I see! 495 00:42:54,178 --> 00:42:57,774 You should just rent the car you like when you need it. 496 00:42:59,216 --> 00:43:01,310 Oh, no! Ken, stop! 497 00:43:01,418 --> 00:43:03,387 Oh, dear. 498 00:43:03,470 --> 00:43:06,050 You have to dry yourself well, or you'll catch cold. 499 00:43:33,117 --> 00:43:35,780 Ken is... 500 00:43:40,840 --> 00:43:43,380 I'm glad that Ken is taking to you, 501 00:43:43,961 --> 00:43:47,443 but I'm worried he might start thinking you're his father. 502 00:43:48,232 --> 00:43:49,393 It's okay. 503 00:43:50,000 --> 00:43:53,771 If that happens, then I will... 504 00:44:05,336 --> 00:44:07,950 You're home late. 505 00:44:11,689 --> 00:44:12,782 You want some tea? 506 00:44:12,923 --> 00:44:14,687 No, I want water. 507 00:44:27,148 --> 00:44:29,732 My grandmother isn't doing well. 508 00:44:30,474 --> 00:44:32,602 It'll be odd if I pay a visit on my own, 509 00:44:33,451 --> 00:44:35,693 so I'd like you to come with me this Sunday. 510 00:44:35,846 --> 00:44:38,208 This Sunday? 511 00:44:38,929 --> 00:44:41,544 Aren't you off this Sunday? You have other plans? 512 00:44:41,685 --> 00:44:43,153 Nothing in particular. 513 00:44:43,687 --> 00:44:45,679 But what about your class? 514 00:44:47,324 --> 00:44:48,815 Well... 515 00:44:50,794 --> 00:44:53,419 I have my hands full with my pupils on Sunday. 516 00:44:53,564 --> 00:44:55,499 I guess a weekday would be better. 517 00:44:56,667 --> 00:45:00,263 We'll meet near Shibuya Station after you get off work. 518 00:45:00,371 --> 00:45:02,340 Yeah, that will be better. 519 00:45:05,809 --> 00:45:11,372 Listen, it seems like Taeko will be having her baby soon. 520 00:45:12,583 --> 00:45:15,212 She called me today about the maternity hospital she chose. 521 00:45:16,320 --> 00:45:18,687 We have to give a gift again when the baby is born. 522 00:45:18,822 --> 00:45:20,415 Well, we can't ignore the custom. 523 00:45:20,557 --> 00:45:22,890 We gave her a baby-birth gift just a while ago. 524 00:45:23,060 --> 00:45:25,256 Barely a year has passed since then. 525 00:45:26,310 --> 00:45:29,560 We're childless, though we've been married for more than 10 years, 526 00:45:29,700 --> 00:45:31,498 yet she's having another baby. 527 00:45:33,837 --> 00:45:34,861 Listen, 528 00:45:36,140 --> 00:45:38,735 maybe I should consult an OB-GYN. 529 00:45:40,344 --> 00:45:44,941 I think we've convinced ourselves that we can't have a child. 530 00:45:46,417 --> 00:45:48,909 We're going to spend the rest of our lives together, 531 00:45:49,520 --> 00:45:52,638 so not having a child makes me worry about our future. 532 00:45:58,629 --> 00:45:59,688 Honey. 533 00:46:01,031 --> 00:46:03,694 Why can't we make a baby? 534 00:46:05,736 --> 00:46:06,704 Honey. 535 00:46:13,277 --> 00:46:14,301 Honey. 536 00:46:52,583 --> 00:46:56,953 Ken, watch your step and don't trip! 537 00:47:02,192 --> 00:47:04,320 Ah, thud! 538 00:47:07,765 --> 00:47:09,199 I want a rice ball! 539 00:47:09,333 --> 00:47:11,131 You're going to eat more? 540 00:47:11,268 --> 00:47:12,429 He's a growing boy. 541 00:47:13,270 --> 00:47:14,966 My, two more? 542 00:47:15,038 --> 00:47:17,633 It's all right. The fresh air gives him an appetite. 543 00:47:19,476 --> 00:47:20,944 - Hey! - There! 544 00:47:21,011 --> 00:47:23,003 - He's full of energy. - He sure is... 545 00:47:23,614 --> 00:47:25,674 - Ken, careful not to slip. - Be careful. 546 00:47:27,184 --> 00:47:30,677 Mom! Come here, hurry! 547 00:47:30,854 --> 00:47:32,117 I found a crab! 548 00:47:32,656 --> 00:47:34,124 Look over here. 549 00:47:34,792 --> 00:47:36,761 Really? I see it. 550 00:47:37,294 --> 00:47:38,523 Hold this. 551 00:47:39,463 --> 00:47:41,432 - Here, let me catch it. - There's a crab? 552 00:47:41,465 --> 00:47:42,694 Yeah, right here. 553 00:47:44,468 --> 00:47:46,869 - Hurry! Catch it! - It went that way. 554 00:47:59,817 --> 00:48:02,288 Ken, are you sleepy? 555 00:48:03,250 --> 00:48:05,219 He's tired, from having too much fun. 556 00:48:05,328 --> 00:48:07,695 Why don't you change seats with your mom? 557 00:48:07,791 --> 00:48:10,886 You can lie down in the back seat. 558 00:48:42,810 --> 00:48:44,819 Mom! 559 00:48:56,273 --> 00:48:58,242 Mom! 560 00:50:20,457 --> 00:50:22,119 Stupid dope! 561 00:50:24,962 --> 00:50:26,328 You creep! 562 00:51:30,927 --> 00:51:32,555 Oh, he's fast asleep. 563 00:51:32,629 --> 00:51:33,927 He's tired. 564 00:51:34,731 --> 00:51:38,691 I've never seen him as excited as he was today. 565 00:51:39,669 --> 00:51:41,604 Children are no different from adults. 566 00:51:41,738 --> 00:51:45,197 We need to get away sometimes from school and work. 567 00:51:45,275 --> 00:51:46,538 You're right. 568 00:51:50,547 --> 00:51:52,379 A child needs a father, no doubt. 569 00:52:14,371 --> 00:52:15,464 I'll look it up first. 570 00:52:15,639 --> 00:52:18,040 - All right. - Let me check for January 12th. 571 00:52:18,575 --> 00:52:19,599 Welcome. 572 00:52:19,743 --> 00:52:21,769 Is Gero Hot Springs a lively place? 573 00:52:21,912 --> 00:52:24,746 You'd like to go to Gero, near Takayama? 574 00:52:24,848 --> 00:52:27,477 Yes, we'd like to take a bullet train leaving around 1:00. 575 00:52:27,651 --> 00:52:29,620 Departing around 1:00? Let me check. 576 00:52:34,850 --> 00:52:35,818 Sis. 577 00:52:43,792 --> 00:52:45,260 The insurance lady is here. 578 00:52:49,865 --> 00:52:50,833 I'm sorry. 579 00:52:59,541 --> 00:53:02,511 Pull yourself together. There's business we must attend to. 580 00:53:03,473 --> 00:53:06,443 I'll be direct. How do we go about collecting the insurance? 581 00:53:08,488 --> 00:53:11,255 This is the death certificate form. 582 00:53:11,820 --> 00:53:14,153 This is the claim form. 583 00:53:21,697 --> 00:53:25,828 I'll read out letters from our viewers. The first letter is from Megumi. 584 00:53:25,901 --> 00:53:28,302 Megumi, I'm reading your letter. 585 00:53:28,403 --> 00:53:31,737 She writes "I love Master Nikaku." How sweet. 586 00:53:31,907 --> 00:53:33,398 But she must be a weirdo. 587 00:53:33,542 --> 00:53:37,172 There are a lot of weirdos, you know. Especially my fans. 588 00:53:37,245 --> 00:53:38,372 It's true. 589 00:53:41,750 --> 00:53:44,219 Ken, it's time to study. 590 00:53:45,053 --> 00:53:47,215 Your mom will be home late tonight. 591 00:53:47,356 --> 00:53:48,984 You must study and then go to bed. 592 00:53:50,192 --> 00:53:52,161 Ken, it's time to study. 593 00:53:55,197 --> 00:53:58,133 Come on, I'll help you with it. 594 00:53:59,368 --> 00:54:02,566 I'll read the next letter. 595 00:54:02,704 --> 00:54:05,868 "Nikaku, are you well? I'm well myself." What is this? 596 00:54:05,974 --> 00:54:09,604 Well, you studied in school, so it's okay to take a break. 597 00:54:09,745 --> 00:54:11,111 Let's watch TV. 598 00:54:11,713 --> 00:54:14,273 But this show isn't suitable for children. 599 00:54:15,217 --> 00:54:17,243 A lumberjack called Tasuke... 600 00:54:17,886 --> 00:54:22,483 Look at this can. A viewer sent it to me as a gift. 601 00:54:22,624 --> 00:54:27,585 The contents are a mystery. Let's open it and find out. 602 00:54:34,903 --> 00:54:38,169 The sponsors of the show are as follows... 603 00:54:49,785 --> 00:54:50,775 Ken! 604 00:54:51,453 --> 00:54:52,421 Ken! 605 00:54:55,450 --> 00:54:56,577 Why is this broken? 606 00:55:13,008 --> 00:55:14,135 Ken. 607 00:55:45,841 --> 00:55:46,934 I'm home. 608 00:55:48,643 --> 00:55:49,804 Is he asleep? 609 00:55:54,638 --> 00:55:57,513 He's becoming more and more attached to you. 610 00:56:06,487 --> 00:56:08,683 One of the relatives at the funeral... 611 00:56:08,830 --> 00:56:11,800 said the deceased should have bought a 10 million yen policy. 612 00:56:12,501 --> 00:56:15,403 I had strongly recommended it over a cheaper plan, 613 00:56:15,537 --> 00:56:17,403 but the deceased wouldn't listen. 614 00:56:17,539 --> 00:56:21,670 Well, it's not surprising. Nobody thinks that they will die soon. 615 00:56:21,743 --> 00:56:23,211 That's true. 616 00:56:26,284 --> 00:56:29,152 But it was odd, the way his wife carried on weeping. 617 00:56:33,221 --> 00:56:35,690 I wonder if that's how it is, losing a spouse. 618 00:56:36,797 --> 00:56:39,062 I didn't cry like her when my husband died. 619 00:58:42,951 --> 00:58:44,044 I will... 620 00:58:45,553 --> 00:58:49,684 I will cry harder than that wife if you should die. 621 00:58:52,160 --> 00:58:53,594 Because... 622 00:58:54,763 --> 00:58:57,733 I won't be able to touch you if you're dead. 623 00:58:58,400 --> 00:59:00,369 That will be so sad and unbearable. 624 00:59:02,604 --> 00:59:05,506 Ken has become attached to you, 625 00:59:07,575 --> 00:59:09,908 so what you said the other day... 626 00:59:11,046 --> 00:59:14,244 Honestly, I want it to happen. 627 00:59:16,584 --> 00:59:18,576 I want you all to myself. 628 00:59:54,989 --> 00:59:55,979 Welcome. 629 00:59:56,124 --> 00:59:58,093 Will this sweater suit a man who's about 35? 630 00:59:58,226 --> 01:00:00,559 The color is perfect for that age. 631 01:00:04,232 --> 01:00:07,202 Hey, you shouldn't do that. Take your shoes off. 632 01:00:07,302 --> 01:00:08,861 Take them off for me. 633 01:00:08,970 --> 01:00:10,598 You're hopeless. 634 01:00:27,695 --> 01:00:30,284 Hi, are you alone? 635 01:00:30,460 --> 01:00:31,825 What a good boy. 636 01:00:33,757 --> 01:00:35,225 I brought you a gift. 637 01:00:36,097 --> 01:00:37,121 It's a plastic model. 638 01:00:45,540 --> 01:00:47,406 Ah, you were studying? 639 01:00:47,909 --> 01:00:50,401 - Then build the plastic model later. - Okay. 640 01:00:54,082 --> 01:00:55,175 I have a treat for you. 641 01:00:55,784 --> 01:00:57,776 - You like sweet buns? - Yeah. 642 01:01:08,296 --> 01:01:09,491 Here you go. 643 01:01:13,101 --> 01:01:14,034 Is it good? 644 01:01:14,669 --> 01:01:18,037 This dark spot concerns me. 645 01:01:18,173 --> 01:01:19,698 What could it be? 646 01:01:19,841 --> 01:01:22,970 We'll have to do a complete checkup on him one more time. 647 01:01:24,012 --> 01:01:25,981 Oh, no. 648 01:01:27,015 --> 01:01:31,385 I persuaded this man to buy a policy since his wife bought one last year. 649 01:01:31,519 --> 01:01:33,147 Won't you help me out, Doctor? 650 01:01:33,221 --> 01:01:36,020 Well, one of your customers died just a while ago. 651 01:01:36,157 --> 01:01:39,093 He's buying a large plan. Please help me out. 652 01:01:39,227 --> 01:01:41,389 I wish I could help you, 653 01:01:41,529 --> 01:01:44,499 but I have a suspicion that the spot is an aneurysm. 654 01:01:45,033 --> 01:01:48,492 In any case, you should have him get a complete checkup again. 655 01:01:48,603 --> 01:01:50,868 - Put this here. - Can I put this? 656 01:01:51,005 --> 01:01:53,133 Okay, that goes here. 657 01:01:53,241 --> 01:01:55,369 And then, pull all this out. 658 01:01:57,615 --> 01:02:00,449 Ken, I'm a bit hungry. 659 01:02:00,618 --> 01:02:02,587 Can you bring me some sweet buns? 660 01:02:04,288 --> 01:02:06,951 This goes here. 661 01:02:09,894 --> 01:02:11,795 Attach this one here. 662 01:02:12,329 --> 01:02:13,797 Thanks. 663 01:02:53,537 --> 01:02:57,201 - Now, insert No. 20 into the stem. - Okay. 664 01:02:57,308 --> 01:02:58,936 This is no good. 665 01:03:02,346 --> 01:03:04,542 You weren't paying attention, were you? 666 01:03:04,682 --> 01:03:07,049 It's her first time, give her a break. 667 01:03:08,185 --> 01:03:10,654 Twist it around with your right hand, like this. 668 01:03:10,788 --> 01:03:11,983 Your left hand just holds it. 669 01:03:19,863 --> 01:03:21,491 Hey, squeak! 670 01:03:21,665 --> 01:03:23,861 Come on, squeak! 671 01:03:24,001 --> 01:03:26,800 Squeak! Come on! 672 01:03:26,937 --> 01:03:28,132 Ken... 673 01:03:29,206 --> 01:03:30,401 Mom went shopping? 674 01:03:30,507 --> 01:03:31,497 Yeah. 675 01:03:32,977 --> 01:03:34,070 What are you doing? 676 01:03:35,879 --> 01:03:36,847 Look. 677 01:03:38,048 --> 01:03:38,811 Here. 678 01:06:39,796 --> 01:06:42,265 STAR-TWINKLING CHRISTMAS 679 01:06:43,258 --> 01:06:46,717 Your donations will be used... 680 01:06:46,794 --> 01:06:50,663 for food and gifts for the needy on Christmas and New Year's Days. 681 01:06:51,099 --> 01:06:54,331 Please make a donation to help our charity work. 682 01:07:37,397 --> 01:07:40,749 Just eat, sleep and watch TV. 683 01:07:41,649 --> 01:07:44,278 But it's nice to relax like this for a change. 684 01:07:44,385 --> 01:07:45,353 Here you go. 685 01:07:46,624 --> 01:07:51,085 This year, I'm thinking of changing our lifestyle a little. 686 01:07:54,829 --> 01:07:57,799 Honey, is there something wrong with you? 687 01:07:58,566 --> 01:08:01,661 You haven't had an appetite since the end of the year. 688 01:08:01,736 --> 01:08:04,001 You seem more tired than usual. 689 01:08:04,138 --> 01:08:06,403 No, I'm feeling fine. 690 01:08:06,541 --> 01:08:10,000 We both should change our lifestyles. 691 01:08:10,545 --> 01:08:13,071 You and I have kept ourselves busy with work. 692 01:08:13,648 --> 01:08:16,675 Don't you think we've allowed work to take over our lives? 693 01:08:17,418 --> 01:08:21,661 We should go out to dinner or take a trip sometime. 694 01:08:21,956 --> 01:08:25,757 A little change will do us good, without overhauling our marriage. 695 01:08:27,762 --> 01:08:29,731 Well, that's how I feel now, 696 01:08:29,864 --> 01:08:32,959 but when the holiday is over, we'll probably return to our old ways. 697 01:08:34,602 --> 01:08:35,695 Here you go. 698 01:08:39,407 --> 01:08:40,375 Coming! 699 01:08:43,311 --> 01:08:44,745 Happy New Year! 700 01:08:44,879 --> 01:08:46,404 Oh, Happy New Year! 701 01:08:46,547 --> 01:08:49,381 - I hope for our continued friendship. - Likewise. 702 01:08:49,517 --> 01:08:50,450 Please come in. 703 01:08:50,585 --> 01:08:53,419 No, we'll leave you alone with your husband today. 704 01:08:54,055 --> 01:08:55,079 Are you sure? 705 01:08:55,223 --> 01:08:56,452 This is a small gift. 706 01:08:56,591 --> 01:08:58,753 Oh, thank you very much. 707 01:08:58,893 --> 01:09:01,419 And this is a little something from me. 708 01:09:01,562 --> 01:09:03,258 When will your class start again? 709 01:09:06,100 --> 01:09:07,363 Want more rice cake? 710 01:09:07,468 --> 01:09:08,561 No, thanks. 711 01:09:11,973 --> 01:09:13,942 Ken, do you have any wishes for this year? 712 01:09:14,509 --> 01:09:18,037 I want to go swimming in the sea and also skiing. 713 01:09:18,646 --> 01:09:20,638 Swimming in the sea and skiing, huh? 714 01:09:20,782 --> 01:09:22,944 Yeah. I'm done. 715 01:09:23,084 --> 01:09:24,814 - You've had enough? - Yeah. 716 01:09:25,820 --> 01:09:27,914 Don't get your kimono dirty. 717 01:09:51,312 --> 01:09:52,803 Please hold on a moment. 718 01:09:52,947 --> 01:09:54,916 Mr. Hamajima, a phone call. 719 01:09:56,918 --> 01:09:58,853 Hello, Hamajima speaking. 720 01:10:03,858 --> 01:10:05,827 Sorry to call you at work. 721 01:10:06,627 --> 01:10:08,596 I want to see you. 722 01:10:10,231 --> 01:10:11,699 Please. 723 01:10:15,169 --> 01:10:17,798 Okay, I'll come meet you right away. 724 01:10:30,618 --> 01:10:32,553 - One coffee. - All right. 725 01:10:39,560 --> 01:10:42,530 You haven't been to my house since the new year began. 726 01:10:43,231 --> 01:10:45,769 Has your wife found out about me? 727 01:10:45,967 --> 01:10:47,196 No, she hasn't. 728 01:10:47,335 --> 01:10:48,394 Then what is it? 729 01:10:50,938 --> 01:10:52,907 My intuition tells me... 730 01:10:53,441 --> 01:10:55,501 it's not because you don't love me anymore. 731 01:10:56,077 --> 01:10:57,773 There's some other reason. 732 01:10:58,846 --> 01:11:01,816 I want you to tell me what it is. I have to know. 733 01:11:07,522 --> 01:11:10,754 To be honest, it has to do with Ken. 734 01:11:12,560 --> 01:11:13,823 Ken? 735 01:11:13,928 --> 01:11:14,896 Yeah. 736 01:11:16,597 --> 01:11:18,225 How should I put it? 737 01:11:20,101 --> 01:11:22,332 The way he looks at me. 738 01:11:23,604 --> 01:11:26,802 It's as if he's aware of everything and accusing me of it. 739 01:11:27,708 --> 01:11:28,698 Did something happen? 740 01:11:28,809 --> 01:11:30,368 Well, no. 741 01:11:36,217 --> 01:11:38,379 So was that the reason? 742 01:11:40,288 --> 01:11:43,417 Ken is shy around strangers. 743 01:11:44,225 --> 01:11:46,524 But he was growing very attached to you. 744 01:11:47,695 --> 01:11:50,130 You don't have to worry about him. 745 01:11:52,233 --> 01:11:53,633 The other day, 746 01:11:54,168 --> 01:11:58,833 I asked him if he'd like to have you become his father. 747 01:11:58,973 --> 01:12:01,272 Then he said, "Yeah," without hesitation. 748 01:12:01,943 --> 01:12:02,911 He did? 749 01:12:03,010 --> 01:12:03,978 Yes. 750 01:12:16,757 --> 01:12:18,726 Ken is my son. 751 01:12:20,261 --> 01:12:23,197 If he didn't like you, I'd be the first to notice it. 752 01:12:26,000 --> 01:12:29,232 I don't know what happened, but you must have imagined it. 753 01:12:30,638 --> 01:12:32,129 You think so? 754 01:12:32,773 --> 01:12:33,968 Yes. 755 01:12:34,942 --> 01:12:40,381 I'm sorry, but you can be very timid and sensitive. 756 01:12:40,514 --> 01:12:42,483 Well, I guess... 757 01:12:43,851 --> 01:12:45,012 You may be right. 758 01:12:47,121 --> 01:12:49,056 - You must be right. - I am right. 759 01:12:50,524 --> 01:12:52,152 But I just have this feeling... 760 01:12:57,898 --> 01:12:59,992 that I'm doing something very sinful, 761 01:13:00,935 --> 01:13:03,427 and that Ken knows about it. 762 01:13:04,038 --> 01:13:07,519 Is what we're doing so sinful? 763 01:13:07,808 --> 01:13:10,403 No, that's not what I meant. 764 01:13:11,379 --> 01:13:13,439 I'm just imagining it that way. 765 01:13:16,150 --> 01:13:20,485 Listen, can you do what I asked you over the phone? 766 01:13:20,588 --> 01:13:21,556 Yeah. 767 01:13:22,256 --> 01:13:24,384 I'll do it this Saturday. 768 01:13:24,558 --> 01:13:27,687 Can you really do it this Saturday? 769 01:13:28,229 --> 01:13:30,198 I can. Don't worry. 770 01:13:56,257 --> 01:13:57,520 Coffee is ready. 771 01:13:57,658 --> 01:13:58,591 Okay. 772 01:14:06,434 --> 01:14:08,403 Why are you so excited? 773 01:14:10,371 --> 01:14:11,862 'Cause I'm going to a hot spring. 774 01:14:12,440 --> 01:14:14,033 What time is your train leaving? 775 01:14:14,108 --> 01:14:17,442 It leaves from Ueno at 10:00 and arrives at Aizu Wakamatsu at 3:00. 776 01:14:18,112 --> 01:14:21,378 Then a 15-minute drive to the hotel in their minibus. 777 01:14:21,449 --> 01:14:22,382 You're back when? 778 01:14:25,052 --> 01:14:26,281 Well... 779 01:14:26,320 --> 01:14:28,922 I'm going to a pre-opening tour of the hotel, 780 01:14:28,923 --> 01:14:31,791 so I'll be on a guided tour from the morning. 781 01:14:32,426 --> 01:14:35,225 So, I expect I won't be home till the evening. 782 01:14:35,830 --> 01:14:39,130 Tomorrow's Sunday, so I'll be busy with my evening class. 783 01:14:39,266 --> 01:14:42,236 - So can you eat out? - Yeah, I'll do that. 784 01:14:46,807 --> 01:14:48,469 It's a bit early, but I'll get going. 785 01:14:58,119 --> 01:15:00,816 Well, all hotels there are full. 786 01:15:00,955 --> 01:15:03,424 - How about a hotel out of the area? - Is it very far away? 787 01:15:03,557 --> 01:15:08,393 Let's see, we'll have a confirmation from the hotel by 3:00 tomorrow. 788 01:15:08,496 --> 01:15:10,124 So, come back at 4:00 tomorrow. 789 01:15:10,264 --> 01:15:11,755 - Okay, I'll do that. - Thank you. 790 01:15:13,434 --> 01:15:14,561 Mr. Yoshida... 791 01:15:15,669 --> 01:15:17,137 your first name is Minoru? 792 01:15:17,271 --> 01:15:20,036 And may I have your telephone number? 793 01:15:28,048 --> 01:15:30,483 Ken, can you set it up? 794 01:15:30,484 --> 01:15:31,508 Yes! 795 01:15:31,585 --> 01:15:32,348 Be careful. 796 01:15:33,854 --> 01:15:36,187 It's done, Mom. What next? 797 01:15:36,323 --> 01:15:41,091 Okay, go help Mr. Hamajima. You're good with heating the bath. 798 01:15:41,629 --> 01:15:43,325 The bath will be ready soon. 799 01:15:43,464 --> 01:15:45,763 Ken, you wanna take a bath with me? 800 01:15:45,866 --> 01:15:47,061 - No. - Uh-oh. 801 01:15:47,201 --> 01:15:48,999 Why not? 802 01:15:50,838 --> 01:15:51,806 Come on. 803 01:15:51,872 --> 01:15:52,840 Here. 804 01:15:54,141 --> 01:15:55,666 It's a rat again. 805 01:15:55,810 --> 01:15:56,778 Meow! 806 01:15:57,311 --> 01:15:59,303 Shoo! Go away! 807 01:16:00,681 --> 01:16:02,547 Enjoying your bath, Ken? 808 01:16:02,683 --> 01:16:04,549 Okay, you're clean. 809 01:16:04,685 --> 01:16:05,778 - Ready to get out? - Okay? 810 01:16:05,886 --> 01:16:07,684 Here you go. 811 01:16:08,823 --> 01:16:10,758 Come here. Did you have a nice soak? 812 01:16:10,891 --> 01:16:13,486 Wasn't it nice to take a bath with Mr. Hamajima? 813 01:16:13,561 --> 01:16:15,496 I'll leave a change of clothes here. 814 01:16:18,065 --> 01:16:20,159 There's so much snow, you see. 815 01:16:20,267 --> 01:16:23,760 Now, when you climb the trail, 816 01:16:24,371 --> 01:16:26,670 you'll reach this mountain lodge. 817 01:16:26,740 --> 01:16:27,867 Is it cold there? 818 01:16:28,008 --> 01:16:30,239 Yeah, it's cold there. And now... 819 01:16:30,377 --> 01:16:31,401 It's upside down! 820 01:16:32,046 --> 01:16:33,912 I put the slide upside down. 821 01:16:34,048 --> 01:16:35,346 Where is this place? 822 01:16:35,416 --> 01:16:37,044 That's a ski resort. 823 01:16:37,184 --> 01:16:39,050 Come and look, Mom! It's a ski resort! 824 01:16:39,186 --> 01:16:41,382 - Really? - A lot of people are there, huh? 825 01:16:41,522 --> 01:16:42,455 What's this? 826 01:16:42,556 --> 01:16:45,685 That's the lift terminal. You take the lift to go up the hill. 827 01:16:45,726 --> 01:16:48,218 - Everybody looks happy. - A lot of people, see? 828 01:16:48,262 --> 01:16:51,255 - Ken's never been to a ski resort. - No. 829 01:16:51,298 --> 01:16:52,891 Look, he's skiing. 830 01:16:52,933 --> 01:16:55,402 That must feel great. 831 01:16:55,469 --> 01:16:57,404 Why don't we go skiing... 832 01:16:57,438 --> 01:17:00,272 at the end of this month, or the beginning of February? 833 01:17:00,908 --> 01:17:02,740 On a weekend. 834 01:17:02,877 --> 01:17:05,210 But all the hotels must be full. 835 01:17:05,573 --> 01:17:09,215 I know some tricks of the trade. I'll secure a spare room for us. 836 01:17:09,817 --> 01:17:13,049 But neither Ken nor I know how to ski. 837 01:17:13,187 --> 01:17:15,850 Don't worry. Kids can learn to ski in no time. 838 01:17:15,956 --> 01:17:17,254 - Right, Ken? - Yeah! 839 01:17:17,424 --> 01:17:19,655 - Are you sure? - I can! 840 01:17:19,793 --> 01:17:21,261 Ken, copy the skiers. 841 01:17:21,395 --> 01:17:22,454 Try it. 842 01:17:22,596 --> 01:17:26,397 Hold the poles like this, and then push and ski! 843 01:17:41,148 --> 01:17:42,912 This goes here, right? 844 01:17:42,983 --> 01:17:45,077 That's right. What's next? 845 01:17:45,185 --> 01:17:47,154 The next one must be white. 846 01:17:47,821 --> 01:17:49,915 This goes this way. 847 01:17:50,057 --> 01:17:51,992 That's the roof. 848 01:17:52,526 --> 01:17:53,755 This goes here. 849 01:17:53,861 --> 01:17:55,830 The front part is still unfinished. 850 01:18:03,137 --> 01:18:05,436 Ken, are you finishing it already? 851 01:18:05,973 --> 01:18:08,101 - It's an ambulance, right? - Yeah! 852 01:18:08,208 --> 01:18:10,803 It's past 10:00. Time to go to bed, Ken. 853 01:18:10,945 --> 01:18:12,504 Just a minute, I'm almost done. 854 01:18:12,646 --> 01:18:13,739 Okay, I'll help you. 855 01:18:13,847 --> 01:18:15,839 - Come on, it's late. - No, I'll do it by myself. 856 01:18:15,983 --> 01:18:18,179 You wanna do it by yourself? All right. 857 01:18:25,269 --> 01:18:26,628 I'm glad. 858 01:18:28,675 --> 01:18:30,590 I'm really glad. 859 01:18:31,198 --> 01:18:33,394 But I'm sorry for putting you out. 860 01:18:33,534 --> 01:18:34,558 It's okay. 861 01:18:35,936 --> 01:18:37,996 I wanted to do this one time. 862 01:18:39,206 --> 01:18:42,370 Sometimes, I wake up in the middle of the night. 863 01:18:44,078 --> 01:18:45,944 Ken is sleeping beside me. 864 01:18:46,513 --> 01:18:48,482 But you're not. 865 01:18:50,217 --> 01:18:55,087 And I feel so lonely and sad that I can't go back to sleep. 866 01:18:55,222 --> 01:18:56,713 I feel the same way. 867 01:18:58,225 --> 01:19:02,424 I wish you'd be lying next to me when I woke up. 868 01:19:02,563 --> 01:19:06,523 But what I feel is much more intense than what you feel. 869 01:19:10,170 --> 01:19:13,106 Because your wife is lying in bed with you. 870 01:19:13,240 --> 01:19:15,072 I don't know what kind of woman she is, 871 01:19:16,176 --> 01:19:17,644 but she shares your bed. 872 01:19:19,279 --> 01:19:22,579 When I think about that, I feel something that's very intense. 873 01:19:29,523 --> 01:19:30,582 That's why... 874 01:19:31,325 --> 01:19:33,760 I wanted you to spend a night with me. 875 01:21:06,300 --> 01:21:10,292 I'll wait three, five, or even 10 years, until you can leave your wife. 876 01:21:12,292 --> 01:21:16,662 But I don't want it to look like I stole you from her. 877 01:21:17,197 --> 01:21:20,167 I know. I've thought it over too. 878 01:21:22,069 --> 01:21:24,629 I don't want it to look like I'm leaving her... 879 01:21:25,372 --> 01:21:26,840 because of our love affair. 880 01:21:29,042 --> 01:21:33,173 So even after I leave my wife, I can't marry you right away. 881 01:21:33,714 --> 01:21:35,182 We need to wait a little. 882 01:21:36,817 --> 01:21:39,981 That's why I said I'll wait three, five, or even 10 years. 883 01:21:40,087 --> 01:21:43,182 Actually, it's not just a matter of time. 884 01:21:45,125 --> 01:21:48,061 You'll have to be there for me faithfully. 885 01:21:50,864 --> 01:21:54,824 I will be there for you, and Ken will too. 886 01:21:54,902 --> 01:21:55,562 Ken too? 887 01:21:55,736 --> 01:21:56,704 Yes! 888 01:21:58,005 --> 01:22:01,464 We'll both be there for you. 889 01:25:03,682 --> 01:25:06,151 When you came out of the bathroom, 890 01:25:07,819 --> 01:25:10,345 the boy was standing with an ax in his hand. 891 01:25:13,391 --> 01:25:16,384 The boy tried to kill you with the ax, 892 01:25:16,759 --> 01:25:18,509 so you lunged at him. 893 01:25:27,072 --> 01:25:32,033 It only takes about 15 minutes to walk from the crime scene to your clinic? 894 01:25:32,577 --> 01:25:37,470 That's about right, as my clinic is just by the Kitaharamichi bus stop. 895 01:25:37,649 --> 01:25:39,948 The boy's mother came to ask for your help. 896 01:25:40,085 --> 01:25:43,817 You put her in your car and rushed over to the crime scene. 897 01:25:44,689 --> 01:25:48,057 So you arrived there 20 to 25 minutes after the incident. 898 01:25:48,593 --> 01:25:50,221 No later than 30 minutes? 899 01:25:50,362 --> 01:25:51,660 That's right. 900 01:25:51,763 --> 01:25:54,733 What was the boy's condition when you arrived? 901 01:25:55,267 --> 01:25:58,795 He had been revived and was breathing normally. 902 01:25:59,905 --> 01:26:02,837 But he was still unconscious, 903 01:26:02,974 --> 01:26:06,035 so I gave him an injection of a cardiac stimulant. 904 01:26:06,645 --> 01:26:08,409 And he regained consciousness. 905 01:26:08,547 --> 01:26:09,674 That's right. 906 01:26:09,781 --> 01:26:13,741 The mother and her man were almost crying... 907 01:26:14,452 --> 01:26:17,752 Actually, they were in tears... 908 01:26:17,889 --> 01:26:20,324 as they pleaded with me not to report it. 909 01:26:20,926 --> 01:26:24,260 But keeping silent about such a thing could cause me trouble later. 910 01:26:24,396 --> 01:26:27,332 In any case, it was an attempted murder. 911 01:26:27,966 --> 01:26:30,458 You should have given us detailed information, 912 01:26:31,069 --> 01:26:33,129 rather than simply reporting by phone. 913 01:26:33,271 --> 01:26:34,136 Yes, well... 914 01:26:34,272 --> 01:26:38,073 So anyway, I reported the incident to the police. 915 01:26:40,278 --> 01:26:42,440 The boy tried to kill you, 916 01:26:42,581 --> 01:26:46,040 so you leapt at him and tried to strangle him, blinded by fear. 917 01:26:48,253 --> 01:26:52,024 But we're talking about an innocent little boy here. 918 01:26:53,296 --> 01:26:55,368 Maybe you were imagining things, being still drowsy. 919 01:26:55,482 --> 01:26:56,950 No, I didn't. 920 01:26:58,663 --> 01:27:00,859 I'd smoked a cigarette in the bathroom, 921 01:27:01,733 --> 01:27:03,326 and I was wide awake. 922 01:27:03,468 --> 01:27:05,937 You smoked a cigarette in the bathroom, eh? 923 01:27:10,642 --> 01:27:13,441 You were crazy about the boy's mother. 924 01:27:13,979 --> 01:27:16,175 As was she about you. 925 01:27:17,577 --> 01:27:19,774 You wanted to marry her, didn't you? 926 01:27:21,019 --> 01:27:22,146 Yes. 927 01:27:22,854 --> 01:27:28,350 So then, the boy became an obstacle to that end. 928 01:27:30,562 --> 01:27:32,155 Was that the case? 929 01:27:35,200 --> 01:27:38,364 There was a time when I saw him that way. 930 01:27:39,504 --> 01:27:41,473 But not at the time of the incident. 931 01:27:41,618 --> 01:27:43,633 So you're saying... 932 01:27:43,742 --> 01:27:48,931 that to some degree, you habitually wished he weren't there. 933 01:27:50,617 --> 01:27:53,451 You just wanted to enjoy your relationship with your woman. 934 01:27:53,585 --> 01:27:56,054 The boy was an impediment to that. 935 01:27:57,555 --> 01:28:00,184 So you simply decided to kill him? 936 01:28:03,061 --> 01:28:06,520 No, no. That's not what happened. 937 01:28:09,639 --> 01:28:14,110 I reacted because the boy tried to kill me. 938 01:28:14,339 --> 01:28:15,739 Don't be absurd! 939 01:28:17,709 --> 01:28:19,905 The boy is only six years old! 940 01:28:22,588 --> 01:28:25,618 Do you think a boy of six could have a clear intent to kill? 941 01:28:25,789 --> 01:28:27,052 Detective... 942 01:28:27,652 --> 01:28:30,451 The boy was definitely trying to kill me that morning! 943 01:28:30,588 --> 01:28:31,749 No. 944 01:28:32,691 --> 01:28:35,160 My son tried to kill him? 945 01:28:35,694 --> 01:28:37,287 That can't be true. 946 01:28:37,896 --> 01:28:40,627 But Hamajima swears that he did. 947 01:28:40,765 --> 01:28:43,701 There must be some kind of misunderstanding. 948 01:28:44,235 --> 01:28:45,362 Misunderstanding? 949 01:28:45,524 --> 01:28:48,736 But in fact, there was an ax at the crime scene. 950 01:28:49,541 --> 01:28:52,101 It's conceivable that the boy had it in his hand. 951 01:28:52,243 --> 01:28:56,078 He's not like other children. 952 01:28:56,214 --> 01:28:57,477 He always plays alone. 953 01:28:57,615 --> 01:28:59,049 Oh? 954 01:28:59,117 --> 01:29:01,518 Sometimes when he wakes up early, 955 01:29:01,619 --> 01:29:04,783 he goes to the woods nearby, taking the ax with him. 956 01:29:04,956 --> 01:29:05,946 Really? 957 01:29:06,091 --> 01:29:07,889 That's what he was doing that morning! 958 01:29:07,992 --> 01:29:10,757 And at the sight of my son with the ax in his hand, 959 01:29:10,895 --> 01:29:14,127 Hamajima panicked, because he's a timid man! 960 01:29:14,265 --> 01:29:16,461 Stop giving me such nonsense! 961 01:29:18,002 --> 01:29:20,767 You're as much at fault for what happened. 962 01:29:21,306 --> 01:29:24,276 Who do you think the greatest victim in this affair is? 963 01:29:27,245 --> 01:29:29,077 It's Hamajima's wife. 964 01:29:29,677 --> 01:29:34,256 As a result of the incident, she couldn't stay in her apartment... 965 01:29:34,395 --> 01:29:36,227 and fled to her parents' house. 966 01:29:37,422 --> 01:29:40,483 She's completely blameless, but her life is ruined now. 967 01:29:42,193 --> 01:29:45,925 You and Hamajima were selfish and had no regard for others. 968 01:29:46,965 --> 01:29:51,426 That was your attitude, so Hamajima was tempted to get rid of your boy. 969 01:29:53,471 --> 01:29:54,769 Detective! 970 01:29:55,373 --> 01:29:59,037 There is no way he would try to kill my son! 971 01:29:59,177 --> 01:30:02,614 Then your son tried to kill him, as Hamajima claims? 972 01:30:02,714 --> 01:30:06,947 No! There is no way my son would try to kill him! 973 01:30:07,051 --> 01:30:09,350 Then Hamajima tried to kill him? 974 01:30:10,221 --> 01:30:12,713 No, he couldn't... 975 01:30:12,857 --> 01:30:15,486 He couldn't possibly do that. 976 01:30:17,762 --> 01:30:20,425 I can't even begin to imagine such a thing. 977 01:30:21,699 --> 01:30:25,659 I don't know - nobody knows... 978 01:30:27,505 --> 01:30:31,169 but something awful must have happened. 979 01:30:31,309 --> 01:30:32,743 I don't... 980 01:31:30,368 --> 01:31:31,666 How many times... 981 01:31:32,937 --> 01:31:35,338 do I have to tell you? 982 01:31:37,242 --> 01:31:39,234 Why would I want to kill him? 983 01:31:42,780 --> 01:31:45,579 Isn't it about time you told me about it? 984 01:31:48,620 --> 01:31:52,580 I've already told you everything. 985 01:31:54,058 --> 01:31:59,019 The boy raised the ax and charged towards me. 986 01:31:59,516 --> 01:32:00,532 That's why... 987 01:32:00,632 --> 01:32:05,093 Cut the crap about reacting in self-defense against a little boy. 988 01:32:07,272 --> 01:32:09,241 Why do you refuse to hear out... 989 01:32:09,941 --> 01:32:13,969 the most important part of my story? 990 01:32:14,112 --> 01:32:16,741 I've heard enough of it. 991 01:32:17,482 --> 01:32:22,352 Episodes involving a kitchen knife, rat-poison buns and getting locked in. 992 01:32:22,954 --> 01:32:25,253 All preposterous made-up stories. 993 01:32:26,324 --> 01:32:27,883 You think I made them up? 994 01:32:27,992 --> 01:32:31,292 That's right, every one of them. 995 01:32:31,996 --> 01:32:35,091 They are all very convenient stories, 996 01:32:35,633 --> 01:32:38,125 fueled by your paranoia. 997 01:32:46,778 --> 01:32:48,337 Paranoia? 998 01:32:51,349 --> 01:32:52,977 What else could it be? 999 01:32:54,319 --> 01:32:57,653 You're accusing an innocent, little boy. 1000 01:32:59,706 --> 01:33:01,505 It's deplorable, 1001 01:33:01,693 --> 01:33:05,960 but too many criminals nowadays are like you. 1002 01:33:07,031 --> 01:33:10,331 You constantly imagine somebody is in your way. 1003 01:33:11,035 --> 01:33:14,836 While that person has no ill intentions, or has done nothing to you, 1004 01:33:15,373 --> 01:33:20,175 you willfully misconstrue his actions in relation to yourself. 1005 01:33:20,311 --> 01:33:25,750 You believe he harbors hostile feelings and wants to hurt you. 1006 01:33:27,251 --> 01:33:29,413 That's a reckless self-justification, 1007 01:33:29,554 --> 01:33:33,355 so that you can do harm to somebody. 1008 01:33:34,826 --> 01:33:40,265 But in the case of your crime, such self-justification doesn't apply. 1009 01:33:42,367 --> 01:33:45,599 How could a six-year-old boy... 1010 01:33:46,170 --> 01:33:48,583 have a clear malicious intent... 1011 01:33:48,740 --> 01:33:53,130 and attack a grown man with an ax? 1012 01:33:53,878 --> 01:33:57,337 That's utterly preposterous and completely implausible! 1013 01:33:58,182 --> 01:34:00,651 No, it is plausible! 1014 01:34:01,753 --> 01:34:04,484 It's plausible? 1015 01:34:08,760 --> 01:34:10,228 How so? 1016 01:34:12,063 --> 01:34:13,429 Because it is! 1017 01:34:54,906 --> 01:34:56,169 Because... 1018 01:34:59,372 --> 01:35:01,438 when I was six... 1019 01:37:54,116 --> 01:37:58,063 THE END 1020 01:37:58,222 --> 01:38:01,460 Translation and Subtitles by Captions, Inc., Burbank