1 00:00:03,213 --> 00:00:08,013 LOVE MY LIFE 2 00:01:16,010 --> 00:01:17,630 Eri. 3 00:01:23,590 --> 00:01:26,290 - Good morning. - Good morning. 4 00:01:28,670 --> 00:01:30,830 Give me some. 5 00:02:06,520 --> 00:02:09,850 It's been three days. Maybe he's mad at me. 6 00:02:09,850 --> 00:02:12,218 But you called and said you would stay here, no? 7 00:02:12,210 --> 00:02:15,483 Yes, but I'm thinking maybe it's time to tell him about us. 8 00:02:17,490 --> 00:02:20,250 I think he will accept it fine. 9 00:02:20,693 --> 00:02:21,466 You think? 10 00:02:24,370 --> 00:02:27,800 Yes, because your father is the wise, literate Izumiya. 11 00:02:28,440 --> 00:02:32,106 Not like mine, who thinks being gay is a disease. 12 00:02:39,090 --> 00:02:40,580 Lots of ketchup. 13 00:03:38,200 --> 00:03:39,000 I'm home. 14 00:04:07,800 --> 00:04:11,133 Dad, what are you translating now? 15 00:04:11,710 --> 00:04:14,893 Nid Cranz, a story from The New Yorker. 16 00:04:17,653 --> 00:04:19,840 Something wrong? 17 00:04:20,530 --> 00:04:21,380 No. 18 00:04:22,010 --> 00:04:24,830 I was just wondering what you were doing. 19 00:04:25,930 --> 00:04:30,540 I was alone 3 days. I missed you. 20 00:04:32,100 --> 00:04:35,880 Ichiko, you were with a boyfriend, not a friend, right? 21 00:04:37,920 --> 00:04:40,050 Oh, no, I'm right. 22 00:04:40,750 --> 00:04:42,950 You don't need to keep it secret. 23 00:04:43,320 --> 00:04:45,000 Oh, really? 24 00:04:45,490 --> 00:04:47,946 Do you want to know that person? 25 00:04:47,940 --> 00:04:50,466 - Of course I do. - Really? 26 00:04:52,893 --> 00:04:55,440 Even if it scares me a little. 27 00:04:56,300 --> 00:05:01,026 I'd be sorry for your mother if you chose someone weird. 28 00:05:04,600 --> 00:05:07,590 But, well, life is about making mistakes. 29 00:05:09,210 --> 00:05:13,810 So, even if it's someone strange you will be ok, right? 30 00:05:13,810 --> 00:05:15,293 Is he that weird? 31 00:05:15,290 --> 00:05:19,196 No,...it's a nice person. 32 00:05:21,457 --> 00:05:24,430 So, you are taking her to meet him? 33 00:05:24,800 --> 00:05:26,140 That's right. 34 00:05:30,182 --> 00:05:32,990 - Umm, but...that's risky. - It is? 35 00:05:33,050 --> 00:05:34,130 I think so. 36 00:05:34,470 --> 00:05:38,700 You may say he understands our love, 'cause of his work,but... 37 00:05:38,920 --> 00:05:43,822 if his own daughter brings a girlfriend home, I'm not sure what happens. 38 00:05:44,760 --> 00:05:47,640 Really? Eri thinks it will be fine. 39 00:05:48,110 --> 00:05:50,870 I hope so too. 40 00:05:52,240 --> 00:05:57,270 Our way of life is not very accepted by society. 41 00:05:58,930 --> 00:06:05,390 We may feel we are alone but we have to deal with it. 42 00:06:07,630 --> 00:06:12,853 Maybe Take is right, but...anyway... 43 00:06:13,750 --> 00:06:16,266 I took her so that she could meet my dad. 44 00:06:21,180 --> 00:06:23,850 We met at a disco club. 45 00:06:24,520 --> 00:06:29,080 Since our eyes met, I knew I had been looking for her. 46 00:06:29,080 --> 00:06:33,980 Suddenly I was dancing with Eri. 47 00:06:34,440 --> 00:06:36,240 We've been dating since then. 48 00:06:38,540 --> 00:06:45,300 - So... Eri, you study? - Yes, I study at Jounan University. 49 00:06:45,300 --> 00:06:50,720 Eri studies Law, to become a lawyer. She's a hard working girl. 50 00:06:51,720 --> 00:06:56,900 She also knows a lot about Literature. Isn't it so? 51 00:06:56,900 --> 00:07:01,210 I'm not sure, but I like to read. 52 00:07:01,210 --> 00:07:04,690 Recently I read the anthology of Hyrum's short stories. 53 00:07:05,050 --> 00:07:06,780 That book has not been translated yet. 54 00:07:07,210 --> 00:07:11,360 No, I read it in it's original language. I found it very interesting. 55 00:07:11,360 --> 00:07:14,560 You read it on the original version? That requires quite some knowledge. 56 00:07:14,560 --> 00:07:16,020 You have good taste. 57 00:07:17,670 --> 00:07:22,420 The book I translated will be published soon. I'll give you a copy, if you like. 58 00:07:23,010 --> 00:07:24,800 Oh, yes, please! Thank you. 59 00:07:25,410 --> 00:07:27,410 There are more than enough. 60 00:07:29,470 --> 00:07:31,310 - Sir... - Yes? 61 00:07:32,890 --> 00:07:35,630 When I'm with Ichiko my heart is filled with joy. 62 00:07:36,780 --> 00:07:40,060 I don't know any girl that sees things in such an honest way. 63 00:07:40,700 --> 00:07:45,260 You are also lovely. You have beautiful, sincere eyes. 64 00:07:45,260 --> 00:07:46,360 Wow... 65 00:07:48,660 --> 00:07:53,050 Ichiko, I haven't seen a girl so beautiful since your mother. I'm embarrassed. 66 00:07:53,450 --> 00:07:55,800 Daddy, you're turning red. 67 00:07:56,450 --> 00:08:00,060 - That's because it's so hot in here. - You're making that up. 68 00:08:05,710 --> 00:08:08,350 - Were you surprised? - Honestly, yes. 69 00:08:09,510 --> 00:08:13,890 And then I realized that you are a product of your mother and I. 70 00:08:14,840 --> 00:08:18,940 I'm gay. And your mother was a lesbian. 71 00:08:23,960 --> 00:08:25,300 Oh, I annoyed her. 72 00:08:26,250 --> 00:08:28,730 I promised your mother I would never tell you. 73 00:08:30,010 --> 00:08:34,660 Ichiko, your mother would forgive me, right? 74 00:08:43,450 --> 00:08:45,950 Your mother and I were old friends... 75 00:08:47,430 --> 00:08:50,020 and best friends. But we were never in love. 76 00:08:51,280 --> 00:08:55,560 It happened that we broke up with our partners at the same time. 77 00:08:57,510 --> 00:09:03,260 And then your mother said she wanted a baby, she wanted a family life. 78 00:09:04,350 --> 00:09:09,060 I was surprised because I was thinking the same. 79 00:09:09,060 --> 00:09:14,000 So when we were going home we decided to marry. 80 00:09:16,290 --> 00:09:19,830 Ichiko, do you remember your mother's friend, Chinami? 81 00:09:21,540 --> 00:09:24,050 That woman so cute? 82 00:09:24,440 --> 00:09:28,120 Yes, she was your mother's lover. 83 00:09:35,220 --> 00:09:38,000 Look, this marriage was not a farce. 84 00:09:39,870 --> 00:09:43,880 When you were born we felt so happy. 85 00:10:00,550 --> 00:10:04,340 This is as if you saved your father. 86 00:10:05,770 --> 00:10:06,700 Saved? 87 00:10:08,800 --> 00:10:13,030 He had to live his life hiding his true nature from his daughter. 88 00:10:14,140 --> 00:10:19,040 - That must have been really hard for him. - But... 89 00:10:19,750 --> 00:10:21,480 Why that face? 90 00:10:24,290 --> 00:10:26,670 No reason to get depressed. 91 00:10:28,770 --> 00:10:32,438 Ichiko, you were very loved by both of them. 92 00:10:34,020 --> 00:10:38,000 - I know. I don't doubt it. - So? 93 00:10:38,000 --> 00:10:45,575 But, Eri, if you wanted a baby would you marry a man? 94 00:10:46,680 --> 00:10:48,780 Unlikely. 95 00:10:49,650 --> 00:10:51,335 I don't want a family. 96 00:10:52,960 --> 00:10:53,880 I see. 97 00:10:58,150 --> 00:10:59,378 And you? 98 00:11:00,850 --> 00:11:06,231 Um...I can't imagine it. 99 00:11:06,231 --> 00:11:10,260 You can't do anything but to accept what was done. 100 00:11:11,296 --> 00:11:12,645 Done, the other one. 101 00:11:14,360 --> 00:11:16,500 So, can you understand them? 102 00:11:17,460 --> 00:11:22,325 - No...all this seems illogical. - I feel the same! 103 00:11:22,320 --> 00:11:27,675 - No. Don't move. You will ruin it. - Sorry. 104 00:11:29,840 --> 00:11:34,100 But, you know, surely that made their lives complete. 105 00:11:35,755 --> 00:11:41,970 Better than living in a small world trying to be logical. 106 00:11:46,650 --> 00:11:47,950 For you, Ichiko. 107 00:11:48,362 --> 00:11:49,195 Really? 108 00:11:50,670 --> 00:11:53,720 This kind of surprises causes a chain reaction. 109 00:11:54,050 --> 00:11:55,950 This is how the world works. 110 00:11:56,880 --> 00:12:00,060 Like domino pieces falling. 111 00:12:05,410 --> 00:12:13,030 Ichiko, I told you the other day your mother had a lover. 112 00:12:15,860 --> 00:12:22,830 Eh...well...I also have one. I mean, at the present time. 113 00:12:57,280 --> 00:13:06,432 Well...I'm the one who wanted to see you. Now I don't know what to say. 114 00:13:07,300 --> 00:13:08,000 Me neither. 115 00:13:10,340 --> 00:13:18,310 But this is good for both of us, you know? 116 00:13:21,510 --> 00:13:27,158 You don't need to make such an effort to be nice. 117 00:13:32,680 --> 00:13:36,000 - I'm not saying this out of spite. - I know. 118 00:13:39,290 --> 00:13:45,220 After all, you live in a world different from mine. 119 00:13:50,480 --> 00:13:55,980 He's the only person that can visit both worlds. 120 00:14:01,260 --> 00:14:08,830 During these 3 years that I've known him, I've never been in your world. 121 00:14:11,140 --> 00:14:15,780 It's not for you or him. 122 00:14:21,960 --> 00:14:30,250 I just wanted to protect my world, and him from me. 123 00:14:38,660 --> 00:14:47,010 Well in my world he's not your father at all. 124 00:15:55,040 --> 00:15:57,472 - Hello. - Hello. 125 00:15:58,880 --> 00:16:01,840 I just left him. 126 00:16:03,430 --> 00:16:08,580 He's not really that bad. 127 00:16:10,590 --> 00:16:11,900 How old is he? 128 00:16:13,100 --> 00:16:15,952 - He said 28. - 28! 129 00:16:15,950 --> 00:16:20,080 Surprising, isn't it? He is a magazine editor. 130 00:16:20,960 --> 00:16:24,290 It went well, right? You saw he's ok. 131 00:16:25,080 --> 00:16:28,990 Yes. But... 132 00:16:30,260 --> 00:16:34,170 Maybe deep down inside he hates me a little. 133 00:16:36,500 --> 00:16:40,880 If I didn't exist he would have had my dad's total devotion. 134 00:16:42,450 --> 00:16:47,120 If you didn't exist, your father wouldn't have attracted him. 135 00:16:48,080 --> 00:16:48,940 You think? 136 00:16:51,390 --> 00:16:57,210 If you think about it, you realize the things that 137 00:16:57,210 --> 00:17:03,020 motivate you the more are the ones you hate. 138 00:17:14,310 --> 00:17:18,548 Do you like my Special Eggplant Curry? You like eggplants so much. 139 00:17:18,890 --> 00:17:20,570 Yep, it's delicious. 140 00:17:20,570 --> 00:17:25,180 There were fresh eggplants at the market and I bought tons of it. 141 00:17:25,180 --> 00:17:29,810 - Today curry, tomorrow soup and next day... - Daddy... 142 00:17:33,070 --> 00:17:35,900 I'm glad I met Mr. Tachibana. 143 00:17:36,980 --> 00:17:38,250 Oh... Oh, yes? 144 00:17:38,810 --> 00:17:43,460 Yes. You never brought a woman here. 145 00:17:44,060 --> 00:17:46,320 Luckily, it's because you're gay. 146 00:17:47,340 --> 00:17:48,330 Um... 147 00:17:50,390 --> 00:17:52,740 Maybe that's good for me. 148 00:17:53,530 --> 00:17:55,370 You know, your lover. 149 00:17:58,050 --> 00:18:02,931 This way he'll never say he wants to be my mother. 150 00:18:04,270 --> 00:18:06,250 What have you two talked about? 151 00:18:07,410 --> 00:18:08,690 It's a secret. 152 00:18:09,780 --> 00:18:12,990 But he gave me useful information. 153 00:18:13,780 --> 00:18:14,540 I see. 154 00:18:15,620 --> 00:18:20,942 He's younger than I thought. That surprised me. 155 00:18:23,300 --> 00:18:28,630 Now I know you chose a difficult path for your life. 156 00:18:30,760 --> 00:18:36,285 All from one idea: having a baby. 157 00:18:38,020 --> 00:18:40,348 If you had ignored that, your life would have been easier. 158 00:18:42,070 --> 00:18:46,560 But then I wouldn't have you. 159 00:18:55,190 --> 00:18:59,200 Ichiko, what eggplant recipe do you like? I'll cook for you tomorrow. 160 00:18:59,200 --> 00:19:03,230 - Oh, really? Eggplant lasagna. - Ok. It's a deal. 161 00:19:03,700 --> 00:19:04,310 Thank you. 162 00:20:02,410 --> 00:20:04,090 How beautiful! 163 00:20:09,740 --> 00:20:11,300 The sun is shining! 164 00:20:15,720 --> 00:20:19,150 It's cold, but you keep me warm. 165 00:20:28,240 --> 00:20:32,240 Someone else came out of season. 166 00:20:34,030 --> 00:20:37,470 I think they're lovers. 167 00:20:44,750 --> 00:20:46,640 Ichiko? 168 00:20:49,740 --> 00:20:52,300 Chinami? 169 00:21:01,020 --> 00:21:03,270 What a surprise to find you here! 170 00:21:05,810 --> 00:21:10,880 Last time I saw you was at her funeral. It's been 7 years, right? 171 00:21:12,390 --> 00:21:13,030 Yes. 172 00:21:15,900 --> 00:21:17,640 You're so grown up... 173 00:21:20,310 --> 00:21:22,430 How's Hosei doing? 174 00:21:23,610 --> 00:21:25,380 You know my father? 175 00:21:26,540 --> 00:21:32,640 Of course, we studied in the same university. 176 00:21:36,130 --> 00:21:40,610 Saeko was a senior at the same institution, 177 00:21:41,480 --> 00:21:42,850 now she's a teacher there. 178 00:21:44,320 --> 00:21:46,180 In Rohmer Gakuin University? 179 00:21:49,230 --> 00:21:50,370 Saeko... 180 00:21:53,680 --> 00:21:54,540 Thanks. 181 00:22:20,700 --> 00:22:25,610 - You already know everything. - Yes. 182 00:22:28,380 --> 00:22:30,560 I'm sorry I wasn't honest. 183 00:22:34,230 --> 00:22:37,490 I've been coming here every year. 184 00:22:37,490 --> 00:22:40,503 It reminds me the years I spent with your mother. 185 00:22:44,130 --> 00:22:44,750 But... 186 00:22:46,800 --> 00:22:49,016 I understand her. 187 00:22:52,090 --> 00:22:55,470 I also knew your mother. 188 00:22:57,910 --> 00:22:59,520 She was lovely. 189 00:23:01,120 --> 00:23:02,250 And so was your father.. 190 00:23:05,100 --> 00:23:09,160 They worked hard to give a home to their beloved daughter. 191 00:23:10,920 --> 00:23:14,913 But, you know? Sometimes things are out of your control. 192 00:23:18,960 --> 00:23:24,970 Your mother told me she didn't see Hosei as her husband. 193 00:23:24,970 --> 00:23:28,550 but that she loved him very much as your father. 194 00:23:30,030 --> 00:23:31,670 I think she told me the truth. 195 00:23:32,660 --> 00:23:40,070 She couldn't give herself to a man 196 00:23:40,070 --> 00:23:41,850 even if she could sleep with him. 197 00:23:43,650 --> 00:23:45,470 How difficult humans are! 198 00:23:48,050 --> 00:23:55,580 The person you love is not always the one you can give yourself to. 199 00:24:12,900 --> 00:24:17,393 - What? Are they...? - Yes. 200 00:24:19,070 --> 00:24:20,966 I'm amazed! 201 00:24:23,620 --> 00:24:26,320 Ichiko, what are you looking for? 202 00:24:34,640 --> 00:24:36,520 I found it. 203 00:24:41,810 --> 00:24:46,030 Daddy, mother loved this one, right? 204 00:24:46,030 --> 00:24:47,670 Yes. So many memories! 205 00:24:48,830 --> 00:24:52,860 Your mother used to sow your dresses listening to it. 206 00:25:11,160 --> 00:25:18,586 I watched her wanting to hold her but I couldn't, 207 00:25:18,586 --> 00:25:22,300 so I just watched...for a while. 208 00:25:34,580 --> 00:25:35,413 Dad... 209 00:25:38,100 --> 00:25:42,393 Is she still in your heart? 210 00:25:44,820 --> 00:25:46,513 Yes, absolutely. 211 00:26:25,750 --> 00:26:28,520 Suddenly your life became dramatic. 212 00:26:29,360 --> 00:26:30,773 Yes, of course. 213 00:26:33,060 --> 00:26:34,526 Yukako, what is it? 214 00:26:35,360 --> 00:26:39,870 Eh? yes...I...I left something in the classroom. 215 00:26:40,910 --> 00:26:43,730 In the classroom? That's that way. 216 00:26:43,730 --> 00:26:50,240 Eh...I was mistaken. 217 00:26:50,240 --> 00:26:52,080 Yes, goodbye. 218 00:26:55,550 --> 00:26:59,093 - She's adorable. - Yes, she is. 219 00:26:59,930 --> 00:27:01,240 Sorry. 220 00:27:35,400 --> 00:27:36,093 Excuse-me! 221 00:27:43,890 --> 00:27:46,000 2520 yens, please. 222 00:27:55,980 --> 00:27:59,040 Should I come out of the closet? 223 00:27:59,870 --> 00:28:02,400 What? Really? 224 00:28:02,400 --> 00:28:04,820 I'm just thinking out loud, It would be better if I could. 225 00:28:04,820 --> 00:28:07,680 Yes, I know. 226 00:28:07,680 --> 00:28:09,180 It makes me mad, you know? 227 00:28:09,870 --> 00:28:14,460 I talk with the guys, I listen to their stories, 228 00:28:14,460 --> 00:28:18,813 but sometimes they ask me "Take, do you have a girlfriend?" 229 00:28:19,200 --> 00:28:23,866 - Hey, people think we are a couple, did you know that? 230 00:28:23,866 --> 00:28:25,540 - Yes, they also ask me that. 231 00:28:26,370 --> 00:28:29,060 Well we can pretend it's true. 232 00:28:29,760 --> 00:28:30,180 Why? 233 00:28:30,880 --> 00:28:33,150 It would make you feel better. 234 00:28:33,890 --> 00:28:34,830 Like this. 235 00:28:38,170 --> 00:28:39,026 How about that? 236 00:28:40,720 --> 00:28:45,117 No. Let me see... 237 00:28:46,650 --> 00:28:49,330 Umm, I don't feel anything. 238 00:28:50,270 --> 00:28:51,830 That's the good part! 239 00:28:52,750 --> 00:28:54,570 Yes, That's the good part. 240 00:28:59,120 --> 00:29:02,700 So now you are Take's fake girlfriend. 241 00:29:02,900 --> 00:29:03,840 Yep. 242 00:29:06,110 --> 00:29:07,580 MMm 243 00:29:13,930 --> 00:29:18,210 Wow, you're jealous. I didn't think you'd mind. 244 00:29:18,470 --> 00:29:19,730 I'm not jealous. 245 00:29:20,350 --> 00:29:22,840 - Yes, you are. - No, I'm not! 246 00:29:22,840 --> 00:29:24,530 - Yes, you are. - No, I'm not... 247 00:29:24,530 --> 00:29:26,660 Of course... 248 00:29:30,600 --> 00:29:32,540 - Ichiko - Oh, Take. 249 00:29:32,540 --> 00:29:36,420 - What are you doing today? - I'm going shopping to Shibuya with Eri. 250 00:29:36,820 --> 00:29:40,750 I envy you! You always seem so happy together. 251 00:29:40,750 --> 00:29:41,830 And you, what are you doing? 252 00:29:41,830 --> 00:29:51,310 I...let me see... No, nothing fancy today. 253 00:29:51,310 --> 00:29:56,370 It means that, as always, I'll stay home alone watching a DVD. 254 00:29:56,390 --> 00:29:59,390 - Wow, how sad! - I know you don't care. 255 00:29:59,390 --> 00:30:07,490 Do you know Yamada, from my class? With the very short hair? He's gay! Gay! 256 00:30:08,430 --> 00:30:13,900 I was sitting behind him and I saw it, under his book, 257 00:30:16,100 --> 00:30:20,480 a disgusting magazine with nude guys! 258 00:30:21,040 --> 00:30:24,500 That's disgusting. That guy is weird... You be careful, you're cute... 259 00:30:26,490 --> 00:30:28,900 Don't pay attention to those idiots. 260 00:30:30,830 --> 00:30:33,190 But that's the idea they have about us. 261 00:30:34,830 --> 00:30:37,950 That's why we hide, 262 00:30:38,390 --> 00:30:39,870 without breathing... 263 00:30:42,750 --> 00:30:47,960 I know it's stupid but even something this silly makes me sad. 264 00:30:50,390 --> 00:30:55,820 They weren't speaking about me but to me, it's as if they were... 265 00:30:58,000 --> 00:31:06,880 This is shit. Should I keep going on with this life? 266 00:31:07,760 --> 00:31:11,090 We are just loving someone. 267 00:31:11,790 --> 00:31:14,590 We just want that person to love us. 268 00:31:15,800 --> 00:31:22,050 - the one that married, what's his name? - Who? 269 00:31:22,050 --> 00:31:26,090 - That one! - I don't know! - A foreigner... 270 00:31:26,090 --> 00:31:29,220 - A foreigner? From what country? - Oh, Elton John! 271 00:31:29,500 --> 00:31:31,370 Why are you telling me this? 272 00:31:31,370 --> 00:31:36,080 Well, because Elton John got married proudly with a man. 273 00:31:36,080 --> 00:31:39,110 See? Cheer up! 274 00:31:40,020 --> 00:31:40,860 Thanks, Ichiko. 275 00:31:42,910 --> 00:31:46,820 You are the only girl in the world that I love. 276 00:31:48,050 --> 00:31:48,890 Oh, really?! 277 00:31:49,590 --> 00:31:51,150 And there you go... 278 00:31:51,770 --> 00:31:55,300 - What? It was cute! - Let's go. 279 00:32:20,920 --> 00:32:21,730 Eri. 280 00:32:23,180 --> 00:32:28,630 Do you think we should keep hiding? 281 00:32:30,840 --> 00:32:33,630 You mean you want to tell? 282 00:32:34,620 --> 00:32:37,110 I don't know. And you? 283 00:32:39,190 --> 00:32:43,550 To tell it doesn't mean you'll feel better. 284 00:32:46,120 --> 00:32:47,470 I know. 285 00:32:49,360 --> 00:32:55,990 I told my father and he told me stuff I didn't know. That was tough. 286 00:32:58,240 --> 00:33:03,040 But I realized he's the only one that really understands me. 287 00:33:04,860 --> 00:33:06,690 Almost as I do...no, better. 288 00:33:09,640 --> 00:33:13,620 He must have had a tough time. 289 00:33:15,120 --> 00:33:18,360 When I thought about it, I felt courage inside me. 290 00:33:20,820 --> 00:33:22,870 I know what you're saying. 291 00:33:25,480 --> 00:33:27,300 But, Ichiko, 292 00:33:28,480 --> 00:33:34,610 what do you think would happen if you tell everyone? 293 00:33:37,720 --> 00:33:41,540 I think you'd have a breakdown after. 294 00:33:41,810 --> 00:33:49,200 I don't have the time for that, you know? I have important stuff to do. 295 00:35:11,610 --> 00:35:14,730 How nice! I'll take it. Wait here. 296 00:35:32,340 --> 00:35:33,260 Sorry. 297 00:35:34,200 --> 00:35:36,850 Oh, Eriko! 298 00:35:42,060 --> 00:35:43,830 So you're at the University, right? 299 00:35:44,130 --> 00:35:47,590 - So you still want to be a lawyer? - Yes. 300 00:35:51,960 --> 00:35:54,100 So? Do you have one? 301 00:35:55,580 --> 00:35:56,430 One, what? 302 00:35:56,430 --> 00:35:57,580 A boyfriend. 303 00:35:59,470 --> 00:36:00,020 Yes, I do. 304 00:36:01,700 --> 00:36:05,430 Ah, ok, you have a boyfriend. 305 00:36:05,430 --> 00:36:07,330 You also have a girlfriend, right? 306 00:36:07,330 --> 00:36:08,520 No, no I don't. 307 00:36:13,860 --> 00:36:15,660 Maybe it's because of you. 308 00:36:17,550 --> 00:36:20,060 I still don't get it, 309 00:36:21,090 --> 00:36:24,380 why did you leave me, what did I do wrong. 310 00:36:26,800 --> 00:36:30,870 Forget as soon as you can someone who left you. 311 00:36:34,070 --> 00:36:36,210 Do you know Eriko's boyfriend? 312 00:36:37,170 --> 00:36:41,960 I'm curious, what kind of guy would win Eriko's heart? 313 00:36:44,380 --> 00:36:45,720 And what's it to you? 314 00:36:46,590 --> 00:36:48,420 I don't know... 315 00:36:49,220 --> 00:36:52,960 Come on! It's been a while. Give me some details? 316 00:36:56,700 --> 00:36:59,340 Oops, the cat ate your tongue? 317 00:37:01,790 --> 00:37:07,900 I'm sorry...I'll see you at home. 318 00:37:11,220 --> 00:37:11,700 Ichiko! 319 00:37:12,520 --> 00:37:14,400 - Hey. - Leave me alone! 320 00:37:14,400 --> 00:37:17,850 Wait. Finding you here, it's a miracle. We could... 321 00:37:17,850 --> 00:37:24,660 Forget it! No matter what you wish for, this is no miracle. 322 00:37:25,770 --> 00:37:27,460 It's nothing but a coincidence. 323 00:37:43,230 --> 00:37:44,380 Ichiko, wait. 324 00:37:46,080 --> 00:37:48,340 I'm sorry I've put you through this. 325 00:37:51,500 --> 00:37:54,210 Ichiko, I'm really sorry. 326 00:37:54,210 --> 00:37:55,420 That's not it. 327 00:37:56,490 --> 00:37:58,560 It's just that...forgive me. 328 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:00,920 Ichiko. 329 00:38:02,930 --> 00:38:07,760 I'm sorry Eri, but some crazy things crossed my mind. 330 00:38:09,170 --> 00:38:10,690 Please leave me alone. 331 00:38:10,690 --> 00:38:11,440 Wait, Ichiko. 332 00:38:12,410 --> 00:38:13,560 What crazy things? 333 00:38:16,070 --> 00:38:19,610 You and that guy... 334 00:38:24,430 --> 00:38:28,360 Ah, doing him or something... 335 00:38:29,510 --> 00:38:30,790 Not something... 336 00:38:31,300 --> 00:38:33,550 And that turned you on? 337 00:38:35,140 --> 00:38:37,690 And...do you feel like it now? 338 00:38:39,670 --> 00:38:40,490 Let's go! 339 00:39:22,750 --> 00:39:24,050 You know...? 340 00:39:25,870 --> 00:39:32,300 I used to wonder if I was a man. 341 00:39:33,780 --> 00:39:37,270 What? So, how did you go out with a guy? 342 00:39:37,270 --> 00:39:39,280 I used to wonder... 343 00:39:41,470 --> 00:39:47,340 I went with him because I wanted to know if I'm a man or a woman. 344 00:39:49,250 --> 00:39:52,630 After all, I didn't like him. 345 00:39:53,880 --> 00:39:56,470 So you forced yourself to go out with him. 346 00:39:56,470 --> 00:39:59,990 Yes, kind of. 347 00:40:01,260 --> 00:40:03,740 I've done it with a few before him. 348 00:40:08,980 --> 00:40:12,340 I thought it was a problem about sex. 349 00:40:13,880 --> 00:40:18,980 But I always finished thinking something was wrong. 350 00:40:22,280 --> 00:40:26,350 I like sex. But not with a man. 351 00:40:28,700 --> 00:40:31,630 I was very confused back then... 352 00:40:32,960 --> 00:40:34,700 about who I was. 353 00:40:39,340 --> 00:40:41,350 Now I have accepted it. 354 00:40:41,930 --> 00:40:43,430 I like to be who I am. 355 00:40:45,440 --> 00:40:47,640 It's right to love who I want. 356 00:40:50,790 --> 00:40:52,290 Now I'm with you, Ichiko. 357 00:41:19,870 --> 00:41:22,970 - Oh, Yukako, working on a paper? - Yes. 358 00:41:25,960 --> 00:41:31,120 What a teacher that Tanaka, so demanding and always in a hurry! 359 00:41:32,540 --> 00:41:33,620 Eh, Ichiko! 360 00:41:33,850 --> 00:41:34,810 Yes? 361 00:41:35,980 --> 00:41:40,970 I've been in love for a while now. 362 00:41:42,610 --> 00:41:43,570 Eh? 363 00:41:44,210 --> 00:41:45,400 With Hayashi. 364 00:41:46,560 --> 00:41:50,100 Ah, with Take! 365 00:41:52,330 --> 00:41:53,270 With Take? 366 00:41:55,090 --> 00:41:57,450 Ah, here you are! Oh! 367 00:41:59,050 --> 00:42:01,450 Sorry, forget what I told you! 368 00:42:09,270 --> 00:42:10,320 What's the matter? 369 00:42:13,060 --> 00:42:15,580 This... Take... 370 00:42:16,560 --> 00:42:17,290 What's the matter? 371 00:42:28,870 --> 00:42:29,990 I see. 372 00:42:32,520 --> 00:42:35,280 I'm not sure I should have told you. 373 00:42:35,500 --> 00:42:37,030 We are not an ordinary couple... 374 00:42:38,080 --> 00:42:39,230 I'm glad you did. 375 00:42:47,920 --> 00:42:49,800 I'm going to tell Yukako. 376 00:42:50,830 --> 00:42:52,920 I don't want you to be bothered by it. 377 00:42:52,920 --> 00:43:00,260 It's not a problem, Take. Think about it. Telling Yukako is coming out of the closet. 378 00:43:00,260 --> 00:43:08,980 You told me the other day Elton John proudly got married, right? 379 00:43:14,110 --> 00:43:15,210 It will be alright. 380 00:43:54,110 --> 00:43:56,810 What are you doing? Acne? 381 00:43:57,380 --> 00:44:02,060 No, I feel like having a new hairstyle. 382 00:44:05,710 --> 00:44:09,020 Don't tell me a mohawk or something like it?!? 383 00:44:11,710 --> 00:44:13,560 What? Why? 384 00:44:14,360 --> 00:44:16,090 You're joking, right? 385 00:44:19,280 --> 00:44:30,250 Well, I'll think about it. Mohawk? Me? No... 386 00:44:53,540 --> 00:44:54,320 Sorry. 387 00:44:57,150 --> 00:44:59,460 Hi, I noticed you come here often. 388 00:45:02,760 --> 00:45:06,290 I like it...your hair. 389 00:45:06,710 --> 00:45:08,750 I wonder if I could... 390 00:45:09,860 --> 00:45:11,680 You want a new hairstyle? 391 00:45:13,930 --> 00:45:15,720 I haven't decided yet. 392 00:45:16,580 --> 00:45:17,640 I like it. 393 00:45:20,300 --> 00:45:22,060 I like the way you have it now. 394 00:45:29,790 --> 00:45:31,040 Excuse me, 395 00:45:33,540 --> 00:45:37,650 I'll be off work soon... 396 00:45:43,460 --> 00:45:45,460 I'm already regretting this... 397 00:45:45,460 --> 00:45:46,020 Eh? 398 00:45:46,870 --> 00:45:48,790 Talking to you. 399 00:45:49,390 --> 00:45:50,420 What do you mean? 400 00:45:50,980 --> 00:45:55,590 I don't like you. And I don't want you to like me. 401 00:45:56,590 --> 00:45:57,930 Because? 402 00:45:58,800 --> 00:46:00,270 I want to be alone. 403 00:46:02,550 --> 00:46:05,230 When I'm with someone I feel alone. 404 00:46:05,470 --> 00:46:09,170 But I'm not alone when I am with myself. 405 00:46:12,030 --> 00:46:15,150 No, you don't have to understand me. 406 00:46:16,880 --> 00:46:20,890 I'm just saying I'm not changing my life. 407 00:46:21,680 --> 00:46:23,570 But, don't you miss... 408 00:46:58,500 --> 00:47:01,250 - I'm home. - Welcome back. 409 00:47:14,110 --> 00:47:15,390 What's wrong with you? 410 00:47:18,840 --> 00:47:20,550 I'm sorry. I... 411 00:47:23,200 --> 00:47:25,300 I kissed someone else. 412 00:47:35,850 --> 00:47:37,660 So did I. 413 00:47:39,020 --> 00:47:40,910 I kissed someone. 414 00:47:48,000 --> 00:47:49,840 I'm sorry. 415 00:47:52,140 --> 00:47:53,850 Is that true? 416 00:47:56,250 --> 00:47:57,590 It's a lie. 417 00:48:00,830 --> 00:48:04,930 So now you know how I feel. 418 00:48:09,500 --> 00:48:12,260 I can't believe you cheated on me. 419 00:48:14,960 --> 00:48:16,060 But, well... 420 00:48:18,600 --> 00:48:20,570 it's over, no? 421 00:48:22,060 --> 00:48:23,590 Wait, Eri, listen! 422 00:48:24,070 --> 00:48:29,530 I don't know what came over me, why I kissed her. 423 00:48:29,530 --> 00:48:37,660 But, believe me, I didn't cheat. Her hair was so beautiful... 424 00:48:37,660 --> 00:48:41,080 I liked to look at her at the shop. 425 00:48:41,080 --> 00:48:45,080 I talked to her, just to listen to her voice... 426 00:48:45,080 --> 00:48:46,060 I understand. 427 00:48:49,380 --> 00:48:52,920 I don't want to let anyone touch you. 428 00:48:55,680 --> 00:48:57,460 I want you just for me. 429 00:48:59,500 --> 00:49:00,850 This is how I feel. 430 00:49:02,190 --> 00:49:04,780 I feel the same, Eri. 431 00:49:06,370 --> 00:49:08,350 I don't really feel you cheated on me. 432 00:49:09,810 --> 00:49:14,810 If you feel as I do, then everything is OK. 433 00:49:18,370 --> 00:49:20,660 I'm sorry. 434 00:49:20,660 --> 00:49:21,650 Well, shall we eat? 435 00:49:49,430 --> 00:49:53,970 You know what? He fell in and out of love in 5 minutes. 436 00:49:53,970 --> 00:49:56,100 What are you saying? 437 00:50:02,300 --> 00:50:05,930 The truth is that I was surprised, at first. 438 00:50:06,860 --> 00:50:12,040 I thought I could have a chance if you broke up. 439 00:50:14,110 --> 00:50:17,320 But I changed my mind. 440 00:50:18,770 --> 00:50:24,670 Being gay he will not kiss, or sleep with other girls. 441 00:50:26,610 --> 00:50:30,190 It's weird, but that thought was comforting. 442 00:50:31,750 --> 00:50:35,540 I don't know why, but I don't feel jealous about a male lover. 443 00:50:38,840 --> 00:50:41,440 Are you seeing someone? 444 00:50:42,140 --> 00:50:42,650 Yes. 445 00:50:44,460 --> 00:50:45,000 I see. 446 00:50:46,010 --> 00:50:49,050 - I'll introduce you to that person soon. - Really? 447 00:50:49,660 --> 00:50:51,190 What are you talking about? 448 00:50:53,180 --> 00:50:59,030 -Here he is. -What's that? Ouch, that hurt. 449 00:51:00,370 --> 00:51:01,310 What? Sorry. 450 00:51:02,460 --> 00:51:04,040 Take, don't worry. 451 00:51:05,590 --> 00:51:08,860 Shut up, this is a public library! 452 00:51:40,350 --> 00:51:44,210 She didn't show up again. 453 00:51:48,760 --> 00:51:52,610 Wow...great! 454 00:51:52,920 --> 00:52:00,330 Couple, couple, couple...all couples... 455 00:52:01,400 --> 00:52:05,410 Hey, what are you talking about? 456 00:52:05,410 --> 00:52:10,490 - About...forget it. - Take... 457 00:52:10,490 --> 00:52:13,100 Will you come with me to buy Eri's Xmas gift? 458 00:52:14,320 --> 00:52:18,390 How can you ask that to a lonely guy? 459 00:52:18,780 --> 00:52:19,810 No? 460 00:52:20,220 --> 00:52:22,070 I was kidding. OK. 461 00:52:22,400 --> 00:52:24,850 Want to go now? I'm free. 462 00:52:24,850 --> 00:52:27,700 Not me, I have plans with Eri. 463 00:52:27,700 --> 00:52:31,170 Wow, thanks for dismissing me. 464 00:52:32,440 --> 00:52:39,670 I wonder what would Eri like. What do you think? Something to wear? 465 00:52:39,670 --> 00:52:43,920 Maybe some lucky charm. She's working hard for her exam. 466 00:52:43,920 --> 00:52:45,850 And when is it? 467 00:52:45,850 --> 00:52:49,770 The first part at the beginning of the year and the the rest over the next months. 468 00:52:50,000 --> 00:52:52,350 Wow, I don't think she has time for Christmas. 469 00:52:53,300 --> 00:52:54,820 The exam is really difficult, isn't it? 470 00:52:54,820 --> 00:52:56,980 Don´t worry. Eri is very good. 471 00:52:58,110 --> 00:53:00,090 Oh, it's Eri. 472 00:53:00,380 --> 00:53:03,550 Eri, Eri... see you. 473 00:53:07,070 --> 00:53:07,930 Hi. 474 00:53:09,060 --> 00:53:12,150 I'm sorry, Ichiko, I'm going to be a little late. 475 00:53:12,150 --> 00:53:13,050 Why, what's the matter? 476 00:53:13,050 --> 00:53:18,050 I had a call, I must see my father. It won't take long. 477 00:53:18,050 --> 00:53:20,340 You haven't seen him for a long time, right? 478 00:53:20,340 --> 00:53:21,750 Take your time, we can go tomorrow. 479 00:53:22,400 --> 00:53:24,450 He doesn't speak a lot. 480 00:53:25,690 --> 00:53:27,730 Eri, what's your father like? 481 00:53:28,810 --> 00:53:31,050 - Do you want to meet him? - Eh? 482 00:53:39,700 --> 00:53:44,300 Nice to meet you. I am Ichiko Izumiya, Eriko... 483 00:53:44,300 --> 00:53:47,270 Well, I don't have time for small talk. 484 00:53:47,270 --> 00:53:51,790 As I told you before, if you don't succeed I won't give you more money. 485 00:53:52,700 --> 00:53:53,670 I know it. 486 00:53:54,500 --> 00:53:57,790 Your brother Eiichi and me, we passed it the first time. 487 00:53:59,180 --> 00:54:02,900 Someone that fails on the first time, doesn't have what it takes. 488 00:54:02,900 --> 00:54:04,340 Plus, you are a woman. 489 00:54:05,840 --> 00:54:08,510 You don't have to go through this and be a lawyer. 490 00:54:10,000 --> 00:54:12,520 Eiichi must work hard to follow my steps. 491 00:54:14,220 --> 00:54:17,780 But a woman like you, you don't need to work. 492 00:54:21,480 --> 00:54:26,130 Well, it's unlikely you will make it. 493 00:54:26,130 --> 00:54:27,150 And why? 494 00:54:30,070 --> 00:54:32,400 I can tell by the people you hang with. 495 00:54:52,450 --> 00:54:55,160 I'm so sorry Ichiko, for this. 496 00:54:55,990 --> 00:54:56,490 It's fine. 497 00:54:58,220 --> 00:55:00,060 Some parents are like that. 498 00:55:03,020 --> 00:55:08,620 I don't care what a man like that does. 499 00:55:09,110 --> 00:55:11,000 But...you want to be a lawyer, right? 500 00:55:13,590 --> 00:55:16,610 I hate to do the same as my father and my brother. 501 00:55:18,000 --> 00:55:21,780 But I want a place at the same table. 502 00:55:24,100 --> 00:55:28,610 Or I won't be the same as them. 503 00:55:30,680 --> 00:55:33,420 So you don't really want to be a lawyer... 504 00:55:34,410 --> 00:55:36,370 I'm not cut out for that. 505 00:55:38,660 --> 00:55:42,350 There's nothing I want to achieve as a lawyer. 506 00:55:44,310 --> 00:55:52,620 I just want to achieve it. 507 00:55:54,650 --> 00:55:56,160 I don't understand it. 508 00:55:56,160 --> 00:56:01,120 Why do you want so much to take it out on your father and brother? 509 00:56:04,500 --> 00:56:09,660 I've lived with this idea all my life. 510 00:56:12,500 --> 00:56:18,140 To deny it would be like denying myself. 511 00:56:23,500 --> 00:56:31,980 Eri told me once that before exposing yourself, you should get a shield. 512 00:56:32,330 --> 00:56:35,700 Now I think I finally understand what she meant. 513 00:57:01,060 --> 00:57:03,380 Merry Christmas! 514 00:57:09,950 --> 00:57:13,630 Eri, your present. 515 00:57:13,630 --> 00:57:17,280 Thanks, this is for you. 516 00:57:18,510 --> 00:57:21,560 Thanks. Let's open them together. 517 00:57:41,290 --> 00:57:44,540 How beautiful! 518 00:57:47,440 --> 00:57:49,410 This is also very beautiful. 519 00:57:52,390 --> 00:57:53,730 Let me put it on you. 520 00:58:11,210 --> 00:58:12,120 How's that? 521 00:58:12,660 --> 00:58:16,680 Great! I chose well. 522 00:58:16,680 --> 00:58:17,800 Let me do it. 523 00:58:36,110 --> 00:58:37,940 - Ichiko... - Yes? 524 00:58:39,750 --> 00:58:42,070 We have to stop this today. 525 00:58:45,600 --> 00:58:48,650 Until I'm done with the exam, we have to stop seeing each other. 526 00:58:51,290 --> 00:58:53,860 You know, I can't keep fooling around. 527 00:58:55,470 --> 00:58:56,850 You look amazing. 528 00:58:56,850 --> 00:58:58,690 What are you talking about? 529 00:58:58,690 --> 00:59:02,890 It's Christmas. No stupid jokes please. 530 00:59:11,120 --> 00:59:13,180 I should have told you before. 531 00:59:17,680 --> 00:59:22,320 What? Wait, Eri. Are you serious? 532 00:59:27,470 --> 00:59:31,900 Why? I can't see you until you finish it? 533 00:59:32,820 --> 00:59:36,200 And between tests? Not even a little? 534 00:59:37,270 --> 00:59:37,860 I'm sorry. 535 00:59:39,670 --> 00:59:42,680 We've made it well so far, right? 536 00:59:55,590 --> 01:00:02,040 I don't understand, Eri. Why?...why? 537 01:00:03,250 --> 01:00:07,916 Do you really want to be a lawyer? Is that what you are saying? 538 01:00:08,090 --> 01:00:13,360 But, then, what you said the other day? You said you didn't care about it! 539 01:00:13,360 --> 01:00:17,051 What now?...So, why? Eri, say something! 540 01:00:18,048 --> 01:00:20,880 You want it just to show off in front of your father? 541 01:00:20,880 --> 01:00:23,840 To get even! But your father... 542 01:01:51,890 --> 01:01:56,630 Ichiko, look these fresh eggplants! 543 01:01:59,090 --> 01:02:01,936 Dad, can I ask you something? 544 01:02:05,820 --> 01:02:10,688 You and Mr. Tachibana, how has it lasted so long? 545 01:02:13,450 --> 01:02:21,536 You are both busy and you have me here. 546 01:02:23,120 --> 01:02:26,512 You don't have much time to be together. 547 01:02:28,650 --> 01:02:32,592 I ask myself if I could endure something like that. 548 01:02:34,290 --> 01:02:36,170 Did something happen to Eri and you? 549 01:02:37,900 --> 01:02:42,530 She told me she couldn't see me until the exam is done. 550 01:02:43,230 --> 01:02:46,336 And that we had to finish it today. 551 01:02:46,800 --> 01:02:49,456 She didn't want to waste more time. 552 01:02:51,780 --> 01:02:55,744 I can't stand it. How am I going to deal with not seeing her? 553 01:02:56,240 --> 01:02:58,960 I don't know what to do. 554 01:03:00,304 --> 01:03:04,736 But it's all the same to you, right? You also don't have time to waste. 555 01:03:08,144 --> 01:03:11,740 It can be painful to follow Eri's schedule. 556 01:03:12,960 --> 01:03:16,048 You should live according to yours. 557 01:03:17,880 --> 01:03:20,750 Well,it's time for eggplant curry! 558 01:03:58,680 --> 01:03:59,380 Ichiko. 559 01:04:02,820 --> 01:04:05,790 Your phone is disconnected, I've been calling you. 560 01:04:07,440 --> 01:04:09,440 I'm sorry, what's wrong? 561 01:04:16,700 --> 01:04:19,200 I've got a boyfriend. 562 01:04:19,200 --> 01:04:19,960 What? 563 01:04:20,330 --> 01:04:23,480 I met him this Christmas. Love at first sight. 564 01:04:23,480 --> 01:04:26,800 - I'm happy for you, Take. - Thanks. 565 01:04:26,810 --> 01:04:29,008 So I won't be alone on New Year's Eve. 566 01:04:29,000 --> 01:04:30,544 Have a Happy New Year. 567 01:04:30,544 --> 01:04:32,176 Yes, you too. 568 01:04:37,120 --> 01:04:40,928 Next year it's going to be my best year ever! 569 01:04:40,928 --> 01:04:42,510 - See you around. - See you. 570 01:05:05,260 --> 01:05:14,848 "Happy New Year. How are you doing, Eri?" "To Eriko Jojima" 571 01:05:33,020 --> 01:05:35,310 You are not having soba on New Year's Eve? 572 01:05:36,210 --> 01:05:38,700 Ichiko, this is getting spoiled. 573 01:05:40,870 --> 01:05:43,380 Look, your favorite, fried eggplant. 574 01:05:46,400 --> 01:05:47,220 Thanks. 575 01:06:23,520 --> 01:06:24,940 Daddy..... 576 01:06:26,140 --> 01:06:29,380 These are all the postcards we received? Are there any more? 577 01:06:29,380 --> 01:06:32,384 No...I think they're all there. 578 01:06:34,310 --> 01:06:37,132 -Here are yours. -Ohhh, thank you. 579 01:06:50,290 --> 01:06:51,980 Ichiko, do you have a minute? 580 01:06:52,979 --> 01:06:53,859 This is for you. 581 01:06:58,259 --> 01:07:00,740 Try to translate the book. 582 01:07:15,305 --> 01:07:18,930 Is this a story about phone-sex calls? 583 01:07:18,930 --> 01:07:21,360 Oh, good try. 584 01:07:21,360 --> 01:07:23,750 Give me a break, dad. 585 01:07:24,120 --> 01:07:26,720 Well, a literal transcription will not be enough. 586 01:07:27,140 --> 01:07:31,020 Try to make it readable, like a professional. 587 01:07:33,200 --> 01:07:37,170 You can't see Eri for now, no matter how much you want it. 588 01:07:39,520 --> 01:07:40,110 Dad, 589 01:07:42,160 --> 01:07:47,470 the reason why Eri wants to be a lawyer it's to get even with her father. 590 01:07:47,790 --> 01:07:50,850 That's all. Nothing else. 591 01:07:51,000 --> 01:07:54,946 I think that's completely wrong. 592 01:07:57,120 --> 01:07:59,160 I don't know... 593 01:08:01,190 --> 01:08:04,133 I can't give an opinion. 594 01:08:06,080 --> 01:08:09,260 If you think how much Eri has worked 595 01:08:10,290 --> 01:08:12,840 and how hard it was to get to where she is now, 596 01:08:14,026 --> 01:08:15,426 I can't say it's wrong that easily. 597 01:08:55,570 --> 01:08:58,890 "My hands travel slowly down your body, 598 01:08:59,160 --> 01:09:01,960 caressing your neck, 599 01:09:02,570 --> 01:09:08,890 touching your back until I reach your thighs. 600 01:09:10,300 --> 01:09:12,466 Now, open your legs 601 01:09:15,980 --> 01:09:21,390 to let me inside your wet zone." 602 01:10:27,000 --> 01:10:30,160 Don't worry. She'll call you. 603 01:10:30,560 --> 01:10:35,080 Even so, Take, it's a little difficult to handle. 604 01:10:36,790 --> 01:10:40,190 Eri wants to be a lawyer to teach her father a lesson. 605 01:10:43,430 --> 01:10:45,610 She'll never be happy thinking like that. 606 01:10:53,400 --> 01:10:56,200 Ichiko, this can be a a little difficult, but... 607 01:10:58,400 --> 01:11:02,120 I think you're being self-centered. 608 01:11:03,570 --> 01:11:07,906 Maybe her motivation right now is revenge... 609 01:11:07,906 --> 01:11:13,930 but once she starts working she will find something she likes. 610 01:11:18,780 --> 01:11:23,170 After all, you are just annoyed because you can't see her. 611 01:11:24,700 --> 01:11:25,540 That's not so. 612 01:11:26,540 --> 01:11:30,410 Yes it is. 613 01:11:32,500 --> 01:11:42,370 You should change the way you think if you want to be with Eri. 614 01:11:46,570 --> 01:11:53,430 If you don't do that, maybe there's no choice but to end things with her. 615 01:14:38,050 --> 01:14:40,226 - Good morning. - Good morning. 616 01:14:40,220 --> 01:14:46,240 What a surprise! You made breakfast. Is it good? 617 01:14:46,360 --> 01:14:47,640 It's good. 618 01:14:49,333 --> 01:14:51,213 Shall we eat? 619 01:15:00,930 --> 01:15:03,320 I read the translation you did the other day. 620 01:15:06,426 --> 01:15:10,026 To be a good translator you still have a long way to go. 621 01:15:10,020 --> 01:15:14,360 I gave it to my publisher and he said the same. 622 01:15:17,060 --> 01:15:22,906 But he thinks you have good qualities if you would like to work as a reader. 623 01:15:24,860 --> 01:15:27,834 You just have to read a book... 624 01:15:27,834 --> 01:15:31,140 and make a synopsis to help select a book for translation. 625 01:15:31,140 --> 01:15:33,200 Well, right now they need more people. 626 01:15:33,200 --> 01:15:35,880 Ichiko, do you want to try? 627 01:15:35,880 --> 01:15:41,501 Sure, let me try. I'd love to do it. 628 01:15:41,500 --> 01:15:45,540 I'll introduce you to the manager. 629 01:15:45,540 --> 01:15:48,760 Enough with work. Let's eat. 630 01:15:57,700 --> 01:15:59,180 Yes! 631 01:16:01,750 --> 01:16:04,460 I'll do all I can to be a translator like you. 632 01:16:05,100 --> 01:16:07,690 If you're going to try, you'll have to be better than me. 633 01:16:07,940 --> 01:16:09,660 You could lose your job. 634 01:16:10,120 --> 01:16:11,550 You're crazy. 635 01:16:29,220 --> 01:16:33,030 Dad, I might have to break up... 636 01:16:35,260 --> 01:16:35,930 with Eri. 637 01:16:39,090 --> 01:16:43,310 To be honest, they liked your work. I gave it to several publishers. 638 01:16:44,410 --> 01:16:48,010 They said: "It's your daughter? Well done. She's good." 639 01:16:50,960 --> 01:16:53,600 Since they said such nice things I will try to do it. 640 01:16:53,600 --> 01:16:57,700 That's how it should be when you are young. 641 01:16:58,490 --> 01:17:00,520 Did you try your luck when you were young? 642 01:17:00,800 --> 01:17:03,660 I've done it always. 643 01:17:26,950 --> 01:17:28,640 Excuse me. 644 01:17:29,260 --> 01:17:31,400 Could I speak to the senior manager, Mr. Kondo? 645 01:17:31,400 --> 01:17:33,470 Can I have your name, please? 646 01:17:34,020 --> 01:17:35,520 Ichiko Izumiya. 647 01:17:35,800 --> 01:17:36,860 One moment, please. 648 01:17:39,010 --> 01:17:41,020 I'd like you to read this. 649 01:17:43,980 --> 01:17:46,320 This is a non-fiction book with reputation on the E.U. 650 01:17:48,250 --> 01:17:52,240 I'd like to have your report by the end of the month. Can you do it? 651 01:17:53,720 --> 01:17:54,270 Yes, I can. 652 01:18:17,800 --> 01:18:23,360 You need to work on it more, it's still hard to understand. 653 01:18:23,360 --> 01:18:30,140 For instance, here, if you use this expression... 654 01:18:46,360 --> 01:18:48,200 Oh, hello. 655 01:19:08,340 --> 01:19:14,675 Umm, it's almost, but...let me see, the deadline is near... 656 01:19:14,670 --> 01:19:16,666 Let me do it one more time. 657 01:19:16,666 --> 01:19:19,760 - You don't have much time. - I'll do the best I can. 658 01:21:02,930 --> 01:21:07,253 It's a lot better! It's well organized. 659 01:21:07,250 --> 01:21:08,373 Thank you. 660 01:21:08,373 --> 01:21:12,060 You chose the words very well. You get an idea about the whole story. 661 01:21:12,530 --> 01:21:16,213 Good work. One moment, please. 662 01:21:27,530 --> 01:21:30,533 "Eri" 663 01:21:30,530 --> 01:21:35,317 I know it's soon but I'd like you to read another one, what do you think? 664 01:21:35,310 --> 01:21:35,880 OK. 665 01:21:36,230 --> 01:21:38,750 This book was adapted into a movie... 666 01:22:10,032 --> 01:22:12,736 "From Eri: I want to see you" 667 01:25:29,140 --> 01:25:30,020 Eri! 668 01:25:36,370 --> 01:25:37,040 Eri! 669 01:26:07,890 --> 01:26:10,700 I'd like you to read this. 670 01:26:15,152 --> 01:26:18,480 "LOVE MY LIFE" "Eriko Joujima" 671 01:26:18,850 --> 01:26:20,680 I wanted to be sure about my feelings. 672 01:26:22,640 --> 01:26:26,260 I thought if I could finish this I could focus in studying. 673 01:26:29,120 --> 01:26:37,330 I'm the main character, I wrote it about me, without hiding anything. 674 01:26:41,580 --> 01:26:44,900 Ichiko, if I didn't meet you I couldn't have written this. 675 01:26:51,780 --> 01:26:59,312 I'm not going to study more to the test. I don't want revenge anymore. 676 01:27:04,720 --> 01:27:06,420 I'm going to be a writer. 677 01:27:10,910 --> 01:27:11,520 Eri. 678 01:27:18,330 --> 01:27:19,020 Ichiko. 679 01:27:21,590 --> 01:27:22,110 Eri. 680 01:30:00,700 --> 01:30:07,030 "It doesn't matter how vulnerable I am, it doesn't matter how much it hurts." 681 01:30:08,240 --> 01:30:12,610 "I don't need a strong shield anymore." 682 01:30:18,690 --> 01:30:22,510 "because I've realized that being myself 683 01:30:22,510 --> 01:30:26,330 protects me more than anything else." 684 01:30:28,360 --> 01:30:32,170 Wow, I can really relate to this. 685 01:31:01,780 --> 01:31:06,120 "I don't blame anyone for who I am, there's no other reason why I am as I am." 686 01:31:06,880 --> 01:31:10,200 "I'm just the product of the way I feel." 687 01:32:38,300 --> 01:32:44,910 No matter what happens in the future, we will not deny our feelings. 688 01:32:45,880 --> 01:32:53,490 Some day we will be able to say, really loud and really proud...