Original subtitles

Okay then, the last person, please.

[clears throat]

Hi.

My name is

Taku Tanaka.

Okay, sit down.

[interpreter] Please introduce yourselves and state your motivation for applying.

[Gen] The path that's led me here has been anything but smooth.

1 YEAR AGO

[vibrant music playing]

[indistinct chatter]

Oh, hold on.

This is our office floor.

And your outstanding coworkers.

Taku Tanaka.

Honored to meet you.

Mizoguchi, let's book a studio for his profile pictures.

[Mizoguchi] Understood.

Omori here has been swamped with recent acting work,

but he still helps out around the office.

This is Tanaka. You know, the Man of Darkness.

[music stops]

[Gen] You're in that ad for stomach medicine, right?

Your bacteria was great.

Oh. You watched it?

I hope to learn a lot from you. This is my rebirth.

-Your "rebirth"? -Yeah.

My rebirth as an actor has commenced.

Starting from scratch.

Well,

no more

riding on my father's coattails,

issues with women, all the scandals…

I'm leaving the unnecessary stuff in the past

so that my second round is easier.

Understood.

Right.

-Uh, can we get some tea? -[woman] Of course.

Ah, I just remembered.

I tossed the calendars because they had your name,

though I kept this.

-Please use them as business cards. -[chuckles]

So I want to discuss the way we'll work--

Oh, one thing…

I wanted to make a request, if it's okay with you?

Is it okay if I start

as Omori's assistant?

What?

[Omori] What's this about?

Oh, there was a wreck.

This is ridiculous and I won't stand for it at all.

Not at all.

I'm reincarnated.

Yeah, right, you're reincarnated.

Please, Takasegawa,

let's be real here.

-You're in the left lane again! -I'm sorry.

I'm so, so sorry!

Just get out!

You were such an asshole.

-[quirky music playing] -[Gen laughs]

That's right. Bully and thug.

Stingy. Tasteless. And completely dull!

I'm so sorry!

[Gen sighs calmly]

This is atoning.

I consider this as punishment.

I am restarting on the lowest rung of the ladder

in the second round.

You're saying I'm the lowest rung on that ladder?

[taps headrest] You can kick it.

Can you please just stop?

No, I'm afraid not.

-It's reparation. -[music ends]

-[brakes screech] -[Gen grunts]

Sorry about that.

Sorry for the wait.

[guard] Good morning.

[Gen] As Omori's assistant,

I made myself known on set.

[lively music playing]

Omori. It's a little hot, so give it a second.

Thank you so much.

Wait a sec, you're the Person of Darkness?

Oh!

Director, thank you for watching the show.

I'm so glad you saw it.

His name was actually the Man of Darkness though.

Ah, that's right.

Taku Tanaka. I'll do any kind of work.

[director] You have acrylic stands?

[Gen laughs] Yeah.

-Any kind of work at all! Taku Tanaka! -I truly did any role I could get.

I tried it all.

[Charlie] Pastor.

Ramen shop owner.

Drowned body.

-Suspicious. -Right.

-[man 1] And cut! -[man 2] Okay!

[Gen] In my first go as an actor, I only wanted to accept lead roles.

I quickly learned firsthand just how boring that really was.

So Tanaka,

it's no question that you've appeared in many productions over the past year.

However, there's nothing written about your career before that.

Can you tell me what you were doing until you turned 68?

It's kind of a long story,

but… can I tell you?

The truth is,

you've met me before.

[bright music playing]

[music continues]

DID SOMEONE HAPPEN TO MENTION ME?

ACT 7: A RENOWNED ACTOR GOES BACK TO SQUARE ONE

[Gen] Omori,

there's this fitting I have to attend.

So tomorrow, you're on your own.

What are you…

I don't work tomorrow.

Oh! Ha!

You're right. [chuckles]

Oh, Omori,

uh, I also have this…

this commercial shoot--

-Give me a break! -[music stops]

Your schedule's ridiculous!

-Should I take the wheel? -Another thing, Omori.

Next week, I've got five days at the sauna.

-You're still working there? -Yeah.

Acting is unpredictable, isn't it?

[laughs]

Please prepare tickets with QR codes.

[Gen] There's a national aufguss competition next week.

Without even asking,

Chijimi signed me up for the over-60 bracket.

[guests cheering and clapping]

[Gen] Ah!

Ah! Ah!

[guests cheering]

Feel the wind!

Yeah!

-Blow, wind! -[guests] Blow, wind!

[all] Blow, wind!

Blow, wind!

Blow, wind!

SENIOR DIVISION WINNER

Why am I wasting my good luck on things like this?

It was the obvious result.

Everyone else was just a group of old, dried-up, chicken wing-looking men.

Hm?

Okamoto!

Okamoto. Okamoto!

[Chijimi] Wait, Okamoto!

-That's not me, you're mistaken! -I think I'm right.

Where have you been for the past year?

I feel inspired now! I'm going to write so much!

It's Kyan.

You're joking?

It's not a joke.

I walked down the aisle.

KYAN

That's you?

Hey there!

-Hey there! -[guests cheering]

[man] Entry number 13, representing Okinawa,

please enjoy this husband-and-wife duo,

it's Tetsu and Manami, the Kyans!

-Hello there! -Hello there!

[rhythmic clapping]

[guests cheering and whistling]

[Okamoto] I'm really sorry

for not contacting you.

[Gen] They're worried about you too.

The theater troupe.

I doubt they're actually concerned.

I think that, at most, they'd see if my social media is active.

So I just tried to disappear.

You know, I've always run away when it gets hard.

I did some digging.

There's something called avoidant personality disorder.

I think it describes me pretty well.

I shouldn't be in a position of responsibility.

I'm not good enough.

I should never be in charge. Someone else should be troupe leader.

But I continued to raise the stakes and say the next work will be the one.

I can't write, so I run.

Don't you like to write though?

I can't write.

It's hard to say I can't, you know?

I start to lose confidence as I write,

and as opening day approaches,

I want to run.

And that's also when everyone starts to post online.

Everyone says things like,

"You're going to write a great script for us!"

And I freak out when I see it.

How could I live up to that?

I guess I'm…

just a coward.

[Chijimi] You know, having the option to run away

is a good thing.

[Okamoto] Chijimi.

There are individuals who die because they can't.

Chijimi, you know this area's for men.

That's precisely why I'm not seriously looking for the boss.

'Cause I know he's not seriously running.

Yeah, the boss has a gambling addiction. I did some research--

[Chijimi] Don't look things up.

You do that, and you'll find everyone's pretty deranged.

So then, Okamoto,

when you sense that you should run, then just run.

Even if you're not around, I'm sure the world will do all right.

[man] Ma'am, this area is for men only.

Hey! Shut up!

At this age, you shouldn't care if I'm a man or a woman! You little punk!

[emotional music playing]

Shakespeare's Thirty-Six Emotional Conflicts.

What?

It's a concept in which all stories can be grouped into 36 classes,

and they were already written by

Shakespeare during the 17th century.

[Okamoto] Is that true?

One is Supplication.

Two, Liberation.

Three, Vengeance.

-Four-- -You don't have to go through the list.

So what you're trying to tell me is

no matter how hard I try to write an original work, it's pointless?

Shakespeare's written a ton,

although a story about a guy who was forgotten by about 99% of the whole world…

There isn't one.

Oh…

Don't you want to write it?

You know, maybe I'll write a play based on you.

A confused and delusional old man who thinks that he's some renowned actor.

[laughs] It's so good.

Can I get you to star in it?

Only after I prove it's not a delusion.

I stayed true to my word.

[music intensifies, then stops]

That's true.

Now it's up to you,

Okamoto.

[music resumes]

[music ends]

Interesting.

If what you're saying is true…

You believe him?

You're an LP.

"LP"?

A Lost Person.

So, Tanaka-san,

you're saying

I cast you as King Lear three years ago,

but that I've lost all memory of it?

Fascinating. [laughs]

[man] He's just trying to get a reaction.

Either that or he's a megalomaniac.

It's okay.

You don't need to believe me.

I just answered the question.

I want for you to choose based on what you see right now.

I think we should judge him on his performance.

One last question then.

Why do you want this role?

Though… [chuckles]

…I suppose I may have asked you that question before.

[laughing]

"When we are born,

we cry that we are come to this great stage of fools."

Act 4, Scene 6.

That's Lear.

Mm-hm.

After I was forgotten,

I found myself crying all the time.

It's a strange twist of fate

to be forgotten so quickly.

It seemed everyone was a fool, except for this old geezer right here.

[chuckles]

And from there,

I discovered the joy of being truly known,

and the joy of embracing humanity.

I have to change the…

Furthermore…

Okay, cut!

[Gen] …I realized the difficulty of acting normally.

I'm scared that…

[Gen] I came to know the sorrow of being a leading actor.

…I'll be forgotten.

[Gen] And I discovered the depth of love the staff and my family have.

[sentimental music playing]

Betrayed by his kin,

stripped of his rank and property,

losing everything,

the struggling and crazy King Lear

discovers the love of his third daughter,

uncovers his own folly,

and the world's transience.

I don't think there is anybody that's more qualified than myself

to truly portray…

[music fades]

…this story of discovery.

[Charlie] Okay then,

show us what you've prepared.

[exhales]

[exhales deeply]

[majestic music playing]

-[wind howling] -[thunder rumbling]

Blow, winds.

[music stops]

KING LEAR 2029 AUDITION VENUE

[Okamoto] Want me to take it?

[Gen] Oh!

What are you still doing here?

We decided to stay a bit longer.

-Ah. -Here.

Let's do it.

Three, two, one.

-[camera clicks] -There.

How was it?

Hm. I went all out. No regrets.

Ooh…

Well,

I do.

A bunch of regrets.

I skipped two lines at one point.

And then,

I started acting strange.

[rock music playing]

[grunts]

Rumble thy bellyful!

Spit, fire! Spout, rain!

Nor rain,

wind, thunder,

fire are my--

-[music stops] -It's because of you, Okamoto.

-Maybe they'll let me try again. -You'll embarrass yourself.

You're not wrong.

I've gotten here.

It doesn't matter how it ends. [chuckles]

Oh, Takasegawa, still searching yourself online?

No…

He was always searching himself on the phone,

any chance he got.

[laughing]

Well, even if some strangers I've never met happen to mention me,

it's impossible to answer them all.

The only ones whose opinions I care for are the people here now,

the few faces I can see.

Aww, that's really profound.

Hey, I don't know if I'd use the word "profound."

[upbeat music playing]

[Gen] The results of the audition came out.

[groans]

I landed the role!

[yells, laughs]

Blow, wind!

I caught the eye of an illustrious director,

was cast for a lead role,

received praise, and was forgotten.

Then I caught that eye again, and was cast once more!

Before I knew it,

two and a half years had flown by.

[music fades]

[Yoko] The announcement's right before tickets go on sale,

so don't even tell your closest friends.

Understood.

Like the Man of Darkness.

They say they're going to livestream the press conference, show it worldwide.

Worldwide?

[Yoko chuckles]

[phone buzzes]

Oh, she's here.

Ah.

[gasps]

[sentimental music playing]

-This is Ema, my daughter. -Ah.

I guess you already knew that.

[Ema giggles] Jeez, Tanaka,

I guess you're too successful to come to the café nowadays.

She wanted to celebrate. Was that okay?

Uh, of course.

It's just, I…

I'm overjoyed. [clears throat]

-[Yoko] Take a seat. -[Ema] Okay.

-Enjoy. -Thank you so much.

President.

-Elza. -Ema's her name.

Ema. I'm sorry.

I appreciate you both. Thank you.

-We wish you the best. -Congrats.

Thank you so much.

Well, I knew you would get the part.

Because you're an amazing performer, Tanaka. You're so genuine.

That's true.

[Gen] The president and her daughter.

The president of the agency,

and our daughter.

Rehearsals start in November, so the company's got you a place.

Ah, about that…

You should find a place that's not a sauna.

No, that's not what I'm…

I might stay at my wife's house.

[music fades]

Uh, your first wife?

Uh… Second wife.

I'm sorry.

She offered the room downstairs.

Uh, it's in Yotsuya, and near the studio.

I'm sorry.

Understood.

Well then, no worries.

Hey, I wanna know what your wife looks like.

-Oh, you do? -Stop. Don't make Tanaka uncomfortable.

But I wanna see a picture of her. Aren't you curious?

[Yoko] I can't say whether I am or not.

Well…

I want…

to show you.

Why does your face look like that?

I want you to see,

as nothing more than president of the agency.

Mm-hm.

[Yoko] Mm.

[Ema] She's pretty.

-[intriguing music playing] -Yeah?

[inhales sharply]

Huh. I guess. [chuckles awkwardly] All right.

Oh, I'm sorry.

-[Ema] What are you sorry for? -Hm?

Oh gosh. Oh, heart's racing. [laughs]

-I'm done. -Oh, I'm sorry.

[exhales] I got antsy.

Why's that?

[Gen] President? President--

-[sternly] What now? -[music ends]

Is it all right if I use the company car in the next few days?

[Yoko] Mm.

There's a man that I know.

I want to see him in person so I can thank him properly.

-[Yoko] Mm-hm. Go right ahead. -Thank you so much.

WHAT IS AN LP? A THOROUGH EXPLANATION

-What's this? -[curious music playing]

"While investigating the side effects of various vaccines,

a neurosurgeon discovered that memories of certain individuals

have disappeared from the brains of vaccinated people."

"For athletes, models, actors,

and those with widely recognized faces,

cases are easier to notice."

"But in cases of ordinary people,

nobody realizes that they've forgotten them…"

That's terrifying.

"They are referred to as LPs,

Lost Persons."

I have to tell Kohi about this.

[woman] Come on, guys. This kind of thing changes your motivation for the afternoon.

[man] Okay, let's get to it.

-[Kawashima] Rock-paper-scissors. -[all] Yay!

-Let's put ice cream on the line. -I'm gonna get serious.

[all] Rock, paper, scissors, shoot!

And shoot again!

-Ahh! -[laughing]

[Kawashima] Fine, I guess I'll go.

-I'll be going. -Thanks a lot!

-[all talk at once] -Don't worry, I'll just pick a lot.

-Have fun! -See you later!

Huh?

[chuckles]

[gentle music playing]

It's now my brother running the bento and dish store,

and I help the kitchen a bunch.

We give bentos to nursing homes as well as Montessoris.

-Looks like you're doing well. -Oh yeah?

Well, I got into a good routine.

I now sleep at night.

However, business is no joke.

The cost of produce has skyrocketed.

Oh.

-Makoto, my brother. -Nice to meet you.

KITCHEN KAWASHIMA

I've heard a lot about you. Could I…

Hey, you know the man just got here.

I'll write one. No worries.

Can it say "Kitchen Kawashima"?

Sorry for this.

Thank you so much.

[Kawashima] I used to make fun of my dad.

After I left for Tokyo to become a film director,

this was supposed to be a place I'd never come back to.

Of course, I had never helped out here either.

Hot!

So this is the first time I'm doing any of this.

Making spaghetti salad is challenging,

and the crab croquettes explode every other try.

[Gen chuckles]

I feel like I'm talking a lot.

It's delicious when it's really hot.

I know!

I've never had something like this.

[music fades]

We recently got this bento order for a huge production,

and I had to deliver them.

Luckily, I didn't know anyone.

It didn't make you miss it?

Not in the slightest.

Their budget was so low, I cut them a deal.

They were so behind, they didn't eat for hours.

The food was cold and hard.

An AD much older than me ate standing up.

Which meant the younger ones did too.

It was a strange sight to see.

I was once one of those guys too.

If they order again,

I might add a complimentary pork soup or something.

-Sorry for yapping. -[banging inside]

Hm?

-I should get back soon. -Oh.

-Hold on. -Hm?

Before I go…

-Hm? -For you.

KING LEAR STARRING TAKU TANAKA

Oh!

You landed the lead role!

[Gen chuckles]

All of it's thanks to you.

I wanted to tell you that.

[poignant music playing]

I hope I can go.

It's all right if you don't want to.

It's just… [sighs softly]

…the one who brought the actor Taku Tanaka into the world

was yourself, Director Kawashima.

[laughing]

As long as I continue to act,

you'll always be a great director,

and your masterpiece

is Taku Tanaka.

[breath trembling]

You should

never forget that.

You'll be proud of what comes next.

I'll keep it going.

Thank you.

[sniffles]

[car door opens]

[music fades]

2 MONTHS LATER

[Gen] The rehearsal period was long and grueling.

[Charlie] All the greats have done battle…

[Gen] In addition to the original version,

they're putting on a second performance

using an entirely Japanese cast.

And it was decided that I would perform in both.

Rumble thy bellyful!

Rumble thy bellyful! Spit, fire!

Spit, fire!

Spout, rain!

Until you have drenched…

As for the Fool in the Japanese version,

my former assistant, Omori, was cast for the role.

O Nuncle,

empty words inside a dry house--

No!

Can't you just do it normally?

-[interpreter] Connect with the character. -Oh. I'm sorry.

M-May I go again?

[Tsutomu] Hold on!

Wait, I'm coming to the station!

Huh? You're not gonna be late?

Ah, don't worry. Take it easy.

-See you. -[Tsutomu] See you later!

Take care guys!

Get on!

No, I don't want to. I'm not a baby!

-Is that so? It's quicker if you get on. -No, it's fine.

[low, indistinct chatter]

[Gen] Then finally came

the live-streamed world premier production announcement.

[grand orchestral music playing]

The time for the cast reveal has arrived.

Hey, Taku! This is it.

Charlie.

This suit? You made it for me.

Ah.

[laughing]

Do us proud.

Yes, sir.

[host] …a warm welcome to the director, Charles Rotton.

[applause]

Okay, I'll be up front. Good luck.

[host] All right everyone, we are live streaming

this King Lear 2029 World Premiere Production Announcement.

Comments have been flooding in already.

WHO WILL IT BE?

Everyone is able to comment tonight, so feel free to join in.

Hey, Mom. Can we please send one to Dad?

I'm not sure.

-We don't want to spoil it. -Mm.

Now then, we will have the director, Charles Rotton,

reveal the name of the actor playing the protagonist, King Lear.

I don't care that we already know, I'm still nervous!

Imagine it's Ma Dong-seok instead?

The role of King Lear

will be played by…

[interpreter speaking Japanese]

[tense music playing]

[Charles, in English] …Mr. Taku Tanaka!

[cheering and applause]

[triumphant music playing]

KITCHEN KAWASHIMA

[host] A casting decision that no one saw coming

defies all imagination!

The lead role of King Lear goes to Taku Tanaka,

whose powerful performance in Darkness of the Darkness two years ago

is still fresh in our memories.

-[Ema] Oh, there he is! -Oh!

[host] Now, we'll hear from the director, Charlie, on why he's cast Mr. Tanaka.

Well, because he's cool, obviously!

Mr. Tanaka

possessed the essential qualities of King Lear.

Passion, madness, and sorrow.

[Gen] He said the same thing about me three years ago!

And I have to say, this was a nice touch as well.

[interpreter speaking Japanese]

[whooping]

The wind!

And now, Mr. Tanaka will tell us his ambition,

as well as any message he has for the viewers.

Uh…

It's such an honor.

Until about a year ago,

my name was barely known,

and I still can't believe that I'm standing

in front of all of you here.

This…

I'm not dreaming, right?

[laughing]

Three years ago,

I lost everything I had.

HE'S COOL

HIS VOICE IS SEXY

It was so bad that I didn't see any way out.

I only had a few dollars.

I had no friends,

and I slept in a park.

The local children

actually nicknamed me the "King."

Let's go somewhere else. The king's home now.

I couldn't pay my bill at a sauna.

I was caught and handed over to the police,

and that led to a live-in job at the sauna.

While it was difficult, I didn't lose sight.

I swore that I'd stand on stage, playing King Lear again.

I swore I'd work hard.

So then I applied to be an extra.

A bystander.

Oh boy,

I got chewed out constantly.

Do it without looking as if you're performing?

Does it look like I am to you?

HE'S HAD A HARD TIME

THIS WILL MAKE ME CRY

Little by little, I worked my way up.

I started receiving lines,

and larger roles.

I appreciated every second.

[chuckles fondly]

Everyone that helped me as I was recovering.

Like the studio in Kyoto,

and all its veteran actors and staff.

The costume designer, the hair stylist,

the sword fight choreographer.

They all took immense pride in their work,

and never betrayed their principles.

They continue to push their aging bodies,

and all of them are still working.

HE'S LONG-WINDED

They are the unsung heroes and backbone of our film industry.

And then…

HERE IT IS!

…at the age of 67, I hit a turning point.

THE MAN OF DARKNESS!

Darkness of the Darkness.

DARKNESS AND DARKNESS ARE THE SAME THING LOL

That was thanks to Daiya Mibu, the producer,

and the director, Kazuki Kawashima,

the costars,

the agency staff,

my family,

and, of course, all the fans.

You brought me here tonight.

Thank you.

[heartwarming music playing]

Uh,

one other thing.

-[music fades] -What is he doing?

Having to start from scratch in our great film industry

and having seen it up close,

I want to say this loudly.

Everyone,

food is critical.

Did you know

the bentos provided to us on set

are essentially beef or fish? That's it.

You can only choose those options.

We need more than that!

[quietly] My god.

Assistant Directors eat while standing upright.

And everyone else eats on the move.

Ridiculous, right?

It's one or the other.

Are we moving or are we eating, you know?

5:30 in the morning,

you depart from Shinjuku Post Office and travel by location bus.

-[Mizoguchi] What's going on? -This is hard on your back.

You only get home when it's late. The baths are closed.

"How does this relate to King Lear? Sounds like a lecture."

"Why is he still talking? Just get it over with, you old geezer."

This will cause another scandal.

Even after all this hardship,

we don't get the chance to watch the finished film.

WHO CARES?

There's only one screening, and it's at 1:00 a.m.

You can't see it, right?

-You're on set again in a few hours. -Hey. Tanaka. Tanaka.

Quit it, okay? We're done.

That's enough.

And when it gets successful,

the production crew

doesn't receive a single dollar.

SERIOUSLY LAME

When the film wins awards at festivals,

the only ones who walk the red carpet are the lead actor,

screenwriter, and director.

As well as the one who never once went on set,

the producer, right?

That is correct!

And when it is a dud,

the production crew is always the scapegoat.

Then the budgets get cut…

Why did I end up giving this passionate and long-winded speech?

Here's a surprising fact.

Did you know that Maslow's hierarchy of needs

in fact has a sixth level at the top of the pyramid?

Maslow added another stage,

above self-actualization.

What he called the need…

[Gen] Once a person has achieved self-actualization,

that is to say, they've become the person they aspired to be,

their desires turn outward.

Wanting to make society better.

Wanting to eliminate poverty.

I want to share my own experiences with the world,

and leave a positive impact on people's lives.

It's the desire for self-transcendence.

And at this moment,

that's exactly where I was.

…a set where all the uneaten lunch food was packed into bento boxes…

Except, I was arrogant.

And after that…

Wow.

"Taku Tanaka is Gen Takasegawa, isn't he?"

Huh? I don't get it.

[Omori] The 1% who remember Gen Takasegawa have started to speak up.

I knew this kind of thing would happen inevitably.

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[Gen] …work from the first train to the last train…

For real?

[Gen] …months on end, without a single day or weekend off.

[Omori] Oh, this is terrible!

"Gen Takasegawa was just found having an affair again!"

-Tell the president! -Yeah!

-[Gen] They survive the day… -Huh?

What is all this?

SERIOUSLY?

[Gen] There are people working this hard, day in and day out…

BLACKLISTED FOR AFFAIRS

…and forget all of their ambitions.

What's more, their bodies can't match their work ethic and will to go forward.

Please, Charlie! Charlie, Charlie!

-[Gen] Director Kawashima… -Tanaka! Tanaka!

…the first to give me a role,

worked too hard

and it taxed his body.

He moved on,

and now he works with family.

They make bento, he works in the kitchen there.

[suspenseful music playing]

His directorial debut was at 40 years old!

That's way too late!

There were many more things that he wanted to create!

We're done. Turn off the lights.

There is no way to nurture young, promising artists!

The system needs to change dramatically

so that…

-Huh? What's going on? -[music ends]

[indistinct chatter]

[Gen] And suddenly,

I was right back to square one.

[man] Elza, you have a customer!

Moo, moo!

Hello! Welcome in.

Ah! It's been way too long!

TAKU TANAKA ANNOUNCES HIS WITHDRAWAL OF LEAD ROLE IN STAGE PLAY

[doorbell chimes]

-[Machiko] Yes? -We're from Bunsun Weekly.

Is your husband here?

You need to go away.

I'll call the police.

He's not in here, so go!

Go away!

You're disturbing my customers!

You're in the way! Go home!

Go away, now!

[man] Take care of yourself, okay?

[Gen] My version of square one…

[children laughing]

…is right here.

I got you these. I'll see you soon.

[Gen grunts]

-[man] Excuse me… -I don't want it. Go away.

[man] You're Gen Takasegawa, aren't you?

[Gen sighs]

Ah! It's you, yeah?

I work at the local shelter.

-Oh. -[laughing]

[Tsuboi] He's here! He's over here!

[breathing heavily]

What are you doing, geezer?

Okamoto! [laughs]

I wrote the show.

Like I told you I would.

A RENOWNED ACTOR BECOMES A NOBODY

[bright instrumental music playing]