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Take-home pay, 220,000 yen.

Mortgage, 70,000 yen.

Living expenses, 80,000 yen.

With 20,000 of that being for food.

I meal prep for the entire week.

After cutting back on expenses…

FOOD EXPENSES

…I'm left with

70,000 yen per month.

I invest every last bit of that surplus through an individual savings account.

I know this is simply my opinion

but I don't think this society is set up for women to live on their own.

No matter how much I budgeted and saved when I was younger,

I could never shake my anxiety about the future.

Katakura, bring some tea…

I think I'm one of the fortunate ones though

to be a full-time employee.

But the fact that I'm made to think that way proves something's gone wrong.

What if I get sick as a single woman?

What if I need long-term care?

I often wonder if the real reason people get married and have kids

is to distract themselves from this anxiety.

I'll wrap it up.

I only have one goal in life.

And that is to earn enough money to live independently,

without having to rely on anyone,

and, of course, end up breaking even.

FREE CANCER SCREENING

Well, in short, you have cancer, and it's fairly advanced.

What?

You really shouldn't have left it this long, but I'm glad you came in.

Uh… I, uh…

Oh…

Okay.

I had decided that if I ever got cancer,

I would go without treatment and just let myself die.

Because then, I wouldn't have to keep struggling to make ends meet.

My life never really had any prospects to begin with.

As you may already know,

uterine cancer is divided into cervical and endometrial cancer.

In your case, it's in the cervix and the birth canal.

-Cervical cancer goes a little further-- -Um…

What if I don't want any treatment?

If you don't,

you'll die.

Uh…

How long do I have?

I think you're misunderstanding me.

-Uterine cancer isn't something to be-- -I just need a straight answer.

Well, if you don't do anything about it, I guess…

I'd say somewhere around a year.

What's the longest it could be?

Please tell me because I'd spend my time and money a lot differently

if it was one year versus five years.

What do you think?

Listen, I…

I'd appreciate it if you could answer my question, Dr. Kamata. Please.

Two to three years, at the longest.

Anything beyond that would be exceptionally rare.

I understand my position. Thank you.

-Can I leave this, please? -Of course. I'll take care of that.

I've spent my whole life worrying if I'll have enough money for retirement.

Oh, and please use this barcode to pay at the self-checkout machine over there.

-Okay. -Mm-hmm.

But now, I don't have to keep trying anymore.

Hey.

Hah, what a terrible suit.

What the hell!

Answer your phone! Ugh.

Well, hello there.

Sorry to ask out of the blue, but have you got any money?

The thing is I kind of need

723,800 yen.

It's just the old man has to stay in here and they've been hounding me for the bill.

So if I don't pay, then they'll kick the old guy out.

Yeah… he actually used to run his own restaurant

famous for its omelet rice,

but it went under because of COVID.

Then his health began to decline and it led to a stroke.

Now his left side's paralyzed so we're in a lot of debt.

And my sister came back with her kid

after leaving that horrible, abusive bastard she was with.

Why?

Huh?

Why me?

How come you're not asking anyone else?

Well…

because you look like you've got the most money here.

You see,

people who wear expensive clothes don't have a lot of money.

Because they spend it all.

The ones who do have a lot are people like you who don't seem to spend it.

Hey, I think that's pretty admirable.

It's honestly impressive that you don't waste money

and you actually save it.

Thank you.

But still, you should start thinking about how you'd use it.

Nobody should take money to the grave.

I guess I only have about a year left to live.

So, you know…

Yeah, I'm in.

Huh?

I'll pay the whole thing off for you.

Wait, are you sure?

It's just, it's 720,000.

Uh…

Wait…

If I'm going to die,

then there's no need to save money anymore.

Hey.

Ugh, great. A couple. Okay!

Just wait a second.

What are they doing?

You can call me Ryuma.

RYUMA

Oh, yeah.

Now I get it.

So, you're a host for a club.

Really?

Ryuma?

Oh yeah, I bet you're curious about my stage name.

Well, when I began hosting, I always got that question.

I chose it to honor the famous samurai, Sakamoto Ryuma.

Then they told me it's Ryōma and I felt like an idiot.

At first, I couldn't stand everyone laughing at me.

It was embarrassing.

All I could think about was why didn't anyone at the club tell me that earlier?

But I picked myself up and I made it my gimmick.

Actually, it's worked out pretty well for me.

And?

And?

And what do you plan on doing for me in exchange for 700,000 yen?

What?

Oh, I, I haven't really thought that far ahead.

Is there anything I can do?

Let's go to a hotel.

Huh?

You're a host, aren't you?

And I just bought you for a really ridiculous amount of money.

Um, so… Um…

What, uh, what would you like me to call you?

Huh?

Oh.

Tomomi?

Okay, understood.

Uh, "Ms. Tomomi," or just "Tomomi," no honorifics?

With honorifics.

Great, got it.

I want to be clear so no one here gets the wrong idea.

I'm not the kind of host that goes to this kind of place with just anyone.

So you know.

And your point is?

We're already here and it's not really my concern, is it?

Cool.

Perfect.

You're absolutely right.

I'm sorry.

Oh, you're good.

Um, Ms. Tomomi?

-Huh? -The bath's ready for you. You can go in.

-What? No. -Why not? Do you not want a bath?

The other option is that we take a bath together.

What do you think?

Yeah, it's good.

Is that…?

Oh, my gosh!

No way.

I didn't exactly

expect you to…

You're a serious type of woman.

Hmm?

Hey… so you're a vir…

A vir…?

Ms. Tomomi,

have you ever been with anyone or…?

Oh, uh…

-What? -A virg…

No, no.

I have cervical cancer. So, the bleeding is…

Well, I guess from that.

So yeah, you don't have to be worried, okay?

Okay.

Well, then.

Uh…

SISTER: SORRY I'M LATE. DID YOU GET THE MONEY?

Are you kidding?

I TOOK CARE OF IT. PAID WITH MY BODY

GOOD WORK

TOTAL EXPENSES: 772,837 YEN

720,000?

That's funny.

That's three years' worth of food.

I was diagnosed with cancer for the first time.

I leant money to someone for the first time.

I paid for a taxi myself for the first time.

And for the first time,

I bought a man.

I don't think in my 40 years of life

I've ever had a day filled with so many firsts.

Apparently it's true, people do get bolder when they're facing death.

Be honest with me, what do you live for, Yuipi?

What do you enjoy doing?

Do I have to enjoy life just to live?

Yes, of course you do!

Because if it's not fun,

it's not fun, you know?

I actually do have fun sometimes, you know?

Like when I check my finance app right before I go to bed.

I don't get it, personally.

But that's what I'd expect from a woman who bought a condo in her twenties.

-How much do you have? -Not telling. You'd be put off.

So, a lot.

Maruyama, what do you enjoy doing?

Watching your kids grow? Aren't they in high school?

No, that's not something I enjoy doing.

It's just the crappy reality waiting for me.

I'm talking about your fave thing.

I'll tell you why.

You need to have a favorite someone in your life.

And listen, it's all about spending money on others too.

Spending money equals love. It's more valuable than love that's free.

How much do you think you've spent on your fave so far?

I can't tell you that. It'll put you off.

So, a lot.

You know, I will be honest with you, you and I are completely different.

We don't really have anything in common, but somehow with this,

I don't feel like a bad person when I tell you.

I wonder why.

Well, I guess

other people don't really interest us.

We don't care about what others think.

People like us just think about ourselves mostly.

We have that in common.

That's very true.

So when you're deciding on their hair color,

is it kind of based on the character's unique personality or something?

You know, like in the show Power Rangers?

-That's right. For example, the blue-- -What does pink usually stand for?

Uh, I'd say he's the gentle kind.

He's not very wild or crazy either. Someone who can be friends with girls.

Oh, and there's nothing arrogant about him.

Hmm.

Section Chief Ikuyama's wife is pregnant with their second child.

-Did you hear? -Oh, is she really?

Mm-hmm.

Once you're born into this world, you have to live.

As long as you're alive, you have to keep living.

DELUXE GRAVE 1,639,500 YEN

That's always been an unquestioned principle for me.

TOMOMI KATAKURA

But… I don't feel that anymore.

YOU MUST BE BUSY, BUT PLEASE COME HOME SOMETIME.

Even I don't really understand

why I said, "Okay," to that man when he asked me to lend him some money.

My late mother told me something that always made me happy.

She would say, "Saving money is a fine thing."

Oh, there's another client.

Does hearing that make me happy now?

Did finding out I had cancer make me give up on everything?

Do I now think I should help people who are in trouble?

No.

It's the face. His face.

Huh?

Huh?

-Ms. Tomomi, how was work? -What? Why?

You're here?

Uh, well, uh…

See you tomorrow. Good work today.

-Just wait a second. Come on. -Okay.

Uh, there's a coffee shop called Cosmos… Wait. No. My coworkers will see you there.

Uh…

Go around that corner and you'll see a karaoke bar.

-Wait for me there. -Hey--

-No, run! Get going! -Okay!

Run!

Oh.

What was that? What were you doing?

How do you know where I work? And what do you even want?

Yeah, I know, it was the wrong thing to do.

After we finished,

I basically went through your things and checked your employee ID

while you were showering.

Huh?

-You did what? -Yeah.

What is going on here?

Are you trying to con me?

I'm not giving you any more. I've paid you enough.

It's the other way around.

What are you trying to say?

No matter how you look at it, the amount you gave is suspicious.

Don't you think it's pretty crazy that I suddenly asked you

to lend me more than 700,000 yen and you agreed?

Anyone would think that was pretty odd. So I assumed there was some kind of catch.

You thought it was me conning you?

Obviously!

Oh… no, why would I do that to you?

Well, I don't know.

No way that…

Well then, why are you here now? You came to see me, you know.

-You're acting weird! -We haven't discussed what you're getting.

Huh? From you?

Yeah well, we only went to a hotel for one night.

And I think you paid way too much for that. Don't you?

Uh, oh…

Was it?

Well, I… don't know the going rate.

I see.

Is that right?

Mm-hmm.

Here's what I owe you.

There.

Uh, I already took out the cost for that night we spent at the hotel.

IOU 700,000 YEN

"Yoshitaka Sena"?

Yeah, that's my real name.

Oh.

It's not bad.

Well, I don't know what to say. I didn't get to pick my real name.

It says here that it's due by 2031.

-I'll figure something out by then. -It's just… I'll be dead.

Find another way to do it all in one go.

How can I do that?

Well, you're a host, so pay me back like one.

Yeah, but how exactly?

For now you… could sing a song. We still have time left.

Entertain me.

Or it'll be a waste.

Sure.

Well, thank you for being so wonderful for us today.

And thank you again for showing all of us your newest music.

We look forward to seeing what you do next.

NEXT SONG

All right.

CAN'T STAY A DREAMY GIRL NANASE AIKAWA

Test. Test.

Hey!

Here you go.

Thank you.

Yui…

Can you please stop calling me that?

Who is this guy?

Is everything good? You aren't in any trouble, are you?

Do you need help, Yui?

Excuse me?

-You know this guy? -Hmm.

Hey.

Why are you here?

I was leaving the office when I spotted you walk in here.

Something seemed a little bit odd.

So I thought you might be in trouble here. Like you were being threatened.

I'm not too sure.

So I followed you in here to see if you were okay.

What I do is none of your business.

I just wanted to help get you…

He's my new friend with benefits.

And if I'm gonna have a friend with benefits,

I'd rather he was funny, good-looking and young.

And this man here doesn't pull that fake crap

like saying, "I've been thinking of you."

-Oh… -You heard. I'm her young friend.

Oh.

Well, hmm… If that's true, then I guess it's all right.

No, that is…

If you're happy with this, that's all that matters, right?

-Thank you for coming. -Thank you very much.

Mmm.

Thank you.

Mmm.

How's 10,000 per hour for you?

It doesn't matter what we do, but I'll give you 70 hours. Okay?

Okay.

Don't worry, I'll cover any costs during this time.

But I'll decide exactly how we use that money.

So this is sort of a 70-hour Cinderella thing?

Who's Cinderella here?

Anyway, so why are you a host?

Ah!

That's honestly a really patronizing question

to ask somebody, you know?

But it's a question we get asked a lot.

An older guy came in once and asked,

"What made you choose this life?"

And I just told the guy that he could shut up,

"You're the one who walked yourself in here."

That's true, I guess.

My bad.

Come on, admit it. You think I'm pretty good-looking, don't you?

Yeah, you are.

No, no. You were supposed to react to that.

Well, it's true. You are.

Sure, but you could've reacted like,

"You're so conceited" or something like that.

What's wrong with knowing that you're good-looking and saying it?

I don't get why people are so humble for others' sake, honestly.

That's true.

So, you basically became a host because you know that you're good-looking?

I mean, basically, yeah.

I'm not very book smart.

I don't have any real talents.

I didn't really have anything I wanted to do with my life.

And any part-time job was hard to hold on to.

A guy from my hometown asked if I'd do it.

He told me it was the sort of job I'd be good at.

And I was flattered.

You were?

Of course I was. I was just glad someone thought I was good at something.

And… I actually kind of enjoyed doing it.

I honestly don't mind entertaining people.

Hmm.

But it doesn't really seem like it would be all fun and games.

Totally. After all, there's money involved.

-It's a nasty world out there. -Hmm.

Yeah, but I feel so pathetic.

A host who can't even pay off his own dad's medical bills.

Ha!

That's why I'm really grateful.

Don't mention it. You're paying me back anyway.

And I never

expected anything in return.

Hey, your money worries are only getting in your way. You realize that, right?

Hah, a host is actually lecturing me about money.

Hmm.

Mmm.

Look at this! Your place is so nice.

You think?

Yeah, I do. I bet your rent is crazy, though.

I used to rent a place not far from the club too.

But I went back home 'cause I felt like paying rent was such a waste of money.

It was beyond cramped in there, tiny kitchen, one-burner stove, all that,

and it still wasn't cheap, you know?

It felt like I was constantly working just so I could pay rent.

No, but seriously, your rent here must be crazy.

So, how much is it, huh?

Nah, you don't have to tell me if you don't want to.

I bought it on a loan when I was 20.

Huh?

No, really.

Ms. Tomomi, you're full of surprises. You are.

Always going in a different direction from what I think.

-You said I looked like I had money. -Nah, nah, nah.

I thought you were just living at home with your parents saving a bit, but…

Did you actually buy a condo when you were 20?

Really?

Wow!

That's insane.

Yeah, I really respect that.

Maybe I should work harder.

Hey.

Yeah?

I feel tired.

How about I crash here until tomorrow morning? May I?

I'm sorry.

Well, good night!

There we go.

Oh, what is this? It feels good.

It's a quilt.

My late mother used to work on it and then I took it over.

Hmm.

I love it.

It's about not wasting materials or anything

and sewing it to preserve

all of the beautiful things we put on there forever.

My father thought it looked cheap, though.

And his new wife never liked the quilt either.

She threw it away.

And I never…

Would you like to try?

I want to watch you do it.

Huh?

ROOMBA, FRONT-LOADING WASHER

PREMIUM SEATS AT THE MOVIES

White knuckles

And sweaty palms From hangin' on too tight

Clenched shut jaw

Oh…

Whoa.

Oh, man.

Whoa! Hah!

Yeah.

Oh, over here.

Ah.

Wow.

Here.

Thank you.

This is sick!

I know, it is.

Whoa!

You think I'm just too serious I think you're full of shit

My head is spinning So blow me one last kiss

Whoa.

Whoa!

This is insane!

Cool!

COFFEE MILK

-It's delicious. -This is so good.

Hey! Ms. Tomomi!

Hey! Come here!

Hurry! Hurry!

-Over here! Come on! -What is it?

Hurry!

-What is it? -We're almost there.

There.

We're gonna do this one.

No, I don't want to. I don't want to waste money.

It's a total waste of money! I won't do it. No way!

TWO ATTEMPTS FOR 100 YEN

Oh, oh… Ah!

So close!

Well, that's that.

-Let's do it. -Let's go!

-Oh! -Ah!

So close!

Okay, one more time!

-If you moved it a bit to the left-- -I'm not sure that would work.

-Come on! -Ah! Come on!

Ah!

-One more. -So close!

Oof!

Is that the spot?

Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Yes!

We can do it! Nearly there!

-I can get it! -It's coming, it's coming!

Amazing! Nice!

Yay!

Look at that!

I did it!

-Let's eat! -Let's eat.

Dig in.

Mmm! Mm!

-Mm? -Hmm.

It's good, but what is this?

I don't know.

But it's good.

Right?

How many more times

will I get to eat something delicious?

How many more times

will I get to laugh this hard?

How many more times?

STAY AT A LUXURY HOT SPRING SUSHI AT A NON-CONVEYOR BELT SUSHI PLACE

BUY GOURMET PREPARED FOODS FREELY EAT A WHOLE CAKE

USE UP ALL MY SAVED POINTS BUY QUILTING FABRIC FREELY

Hmm?

Well, normally, I would say… uh…

that you've got a boyfriend or something 'cause you're not you.

You're acting a bit different, Yuipi.

Well… Uh…

Um… I did what you said.

I got one. I also have a fave now.

And mine has pink hair.

You got one with pink hair? Isn't that costing you quite a lot though?

Yes, quite a bit.

How much have you spent?

-You'd be put off by it. -So a lot!

Well, keep going.

Oh, I will.

And you should spend as much as you can.

So you won't regret anything later

or end up wondering if you should've spent more.

So there's that too. Regretting not spending enough.

So, uh, if I'm not wrong, today's the last day or our contract.

And it's your birthday too?

No, seriously, are you okay

with buying dinner at the deli inside of a department store?

Never underestimate the deli.

It's grand-finale-level, a luxury enough to cause anyone to tremble.

Does it really?

If I was to tell you that the hell You're living in's a starter

A hundred and fifty grams of shrimp and dried sardine salad,

and a set of spring rolls.

And that's all. Thanks.

-Thank you for waiting. -Thank you very much.

May I get the chicken tender ume skewers?

-Here you are. -Thank you very much.

Are you still buying more?

I don't want to have any regrets anymore.

You won't, with all this stuff.

Keep talking but you're never Gonna find a way to make it fit

-Here you are, Miss. -I'll take that.

You have some points available. Would you like to use them?

You have 850 points.

Use them all, please.

Let's try the sirloin.

No.

Thank you so much for waiting.

Here's the cake you reserved, Ma'am.

You chose a wonderful cake.

This one is made with seasonal fruits, like strawberries and kiwis.

-So, it's best if you enjoy it today. -I will.

I'll get it boxed up and ready for you.

What is it?

What?

Cut the crap. Of course it's important.

Who do you think is keeping Dad in the hospital right now?

What? Stop your shit…

Seriously?

Hey, Ms. Momo cut her hair.

Come on, don't tell me you didn't notice that.

I'm not kidding. I didn't even notice.

When I told her, "It's cute," she gave me a great, big hug.

And she looked really happy. And that made me really happy.

Really? So, when you see her tomorrow,

can you tell her I also said it looked good on her?

-Would you do that for me, please? -What? Why?

Okay, so here we are.

RESTAURANT ICHIYOTEI

This is it.

Oh, yeah.

Hold on. Just wait here.

Go in.

-Come in. -I'm home!

Sorry about this. I'm really sorry for getting you involved, especially today.

My mom should be home soon. Oh, here, let me take that.

I think she'll fall asleep once I feed her.

I'm hungry.

Yeah? What do you want? I'll make it for you.

Omelet rice! The way Grandpa makes it!

Oh man, Miina.

I don't have his sauce, so I can't make it like Grandpa, okay?

Don't worry.

Once I feed her and my mother gets home, I'll get back to work.

Huh?

Miina!

You can't just do that!

No!

Ugh! Damn it!

What are you two doing? Is everything okay?

Oh no, what's wrong? Miina. My Miina. What's going on, baby?

Where were you? You were supposed to pick her up at daycare.

I'm sorry. I went to Yokoi's.

He said he'd set me up with a job doing the staff meals at a pachinko parlor.

Huh? What the hell, Mom? Who's going to take care of her?

I have to work. You know very well that I do.

Oh.

Mom, this is Ms. Tomomi.

She's the one who took care of Dad's hospital bills.

Well, thank you so much.

Oh, you also brought us a feast.

Uh, I, no, that's not exactly what that is.

It's not for…

Hmm?

I will go.

Huh? Uh…

Wait.

I'm so sorry about today.

-So, kids, huh? -What?

Oh, yeah.

-They're the worst. -Sorry?

I hate how they think they can get away with anything

just because they're kids.

I really am sorry.

Here. I'm giving this back.

What?

IOU

No.

But you're not going to count today, are you?

I'll make it up to you.

I decided today will be the last, so no need for that.

What?

Well, then.

Uh…

Thank you!

You've really helped me out. You've helped out a lot.

So, thank you. Take care of yourself.

Uh…

And happy birthday!

Oh, I knew you'd eat that.

It's good cake, isn't it?

The one from 7-Eleven is better.

You can't be serious.

Was she a client?

She didn't look like someone who'd be that wealthy.

Don't say it like that.

Do you think you could get that woman to lend you more money?

I can't do that.

It's definitely good. No doubt about it.

Good work, everyone. Good work today.

-Was it cold out there? -Yeah, it was.

Merry Christmas!

Oh, wow!

I brought some cookies.

-Oh, really? -Here, have some.

Everyone, have some. Here you go.

No way! You bought these, right?

No, I baked them myself.

-Really? Thank you so much. -These are incredible! Yummy!

Thank you for bringing them in.

YURAGI NO MORI HOSPICE ADMISSION FORM

GUARANTOR

DYING ALONE

RECORDS OF PEOPLE WHO CHOSE TO DIE ALONE AT HOME

WILL DYING ALONE BECOME THE NORM?

THE CAUSES AND IMPACT OF DYING ALONE

THE IMPACT OF DYING ALONE ON FAMILIES

SURVIVING FAMILY ARE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN SOLITARY DEATH CASES

Oh, hey.

These are for you.

Hmm?

Um…

Yes?

So, um…

Yui, why did you even agree to go out with me back then?

You didn't seem like the kind of guy who'd have the guts to leave his family.

It's not like you're physically repulsive.

But I always knew I was never going to fall for you in any sort of way either.

You weren't pushy about sex. You weren't very confident.

I guess you're kind of small as a person.

At least you weren't arrogant.

And I guess I got nothing left.

No, I didn't say that.

Hmm. So why did we end things?

Remember, I decided to break it off before your wife found out.

It was over for me

the moment we ordered pizza.

I saw you grab it and then you looked around for me without paying for it.

I wasn't very good then.

I know that.

So maybe what we had wasn't really love in the end.

But all I've ever wanted was for you to be happy, Yui.

And if you'd like me to,

I can be useful to you when I really want to be.

Even if I am still a married man with kids.

What is it with marriage, anyway?

Not that I'm interested or anything.

Well, to say it simply,

it's kind of like signing

the biggest contract of your life with someone.

The two of you are signing a mutually beneficial deal

so you can both be safe.

Can you…

leave and go home to your wife?

Huh?

Please.

I'll always be rooting for you, Yu--

-It was really good. -Yes, thank you. Welcome.

Thank you. Thank you.

…Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas

We wish you a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year

Good tidings we bring…

IT'S CHRISTMAS, BUT MOM SAYS SHE WANTS TO DIE.

THIS FAMILY'S MESSED UP.

I'VE PICKED UP MORE SHIFTS, BUT THAT WON'T FIX THE REAL ISSUE.

THIS ISN'T A JOKE.

WELL, MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM YOUR SUPER CUTE SISTER

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Ryuma, you've been requested! Go to table C3, please. Let's go!

Yes, right away!

Hey. Hey.

We wish you a Merry Christmas

We wish you a Merry Christmas

We wish you a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas!

It's so nice to meet you. I'm your host, tonight, Ryuma!

So, how strong do you want your drink?

-Uh, whatever. -I think I can make you that.

And a Happy New Year!

Look, this is everything I have.

All the money that I've saved.

What?

Before I die, I'm planning to get my severance

After that, I'll pay off my mortgage.

-Then after that-- -Wait a second.

Sorry, I'm not following you here.

What are you saying?

The money is yours.

So let's get married.

What the hell, woman? Are you completely delusional?

Hi. Come in.

Sorry to intrude.

Let me just say, you think I'm stupid, don't you?

Not at all, actually. I was just asking you to be with me until I die.

Was my offer not enough?

That's not what I mean. Don't mess with me, all right?

I wasn't.

Are you hungry? There's samgyetang soup. Would you like some?

Yes, please.

But I don't think marriage is about that, though.

What is it, then?

I'd say it's more like

wanting to be with someone for life and being protective of them as well.

Protect them from what?

A serial killer? Or if zombies arrive?

Cut the crap.

I've laid it all out for you and shown you how much I can give.

And that's how I show my sincerity.

Huh.

Think about it.

If you marry me, maybe you could protect your own family.

Isn't that enough?

And if I agree, then what would you get out of this?

I just want you to be with me until I die.

If you're by my side, that's all I need.

Don't you think marriage is just another employment contract?

I mean, this could be a win-win for both of us in the end. Am I wrong?

Sena, I want to be a part of your life.

When… are you going to die?

I THINK WE'LL GET THE MONEY SOMEHOW.

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM YOUR BIG BRO

I hope that you get everything You could ask for

30% OFF

We won't have a wedding.

It costs a lot, it's pointless and there's no advantage. Okay?

I really wanted to wear a white tuxedo.

Save that idea for when you have a real wedding.

Okay.

MATSUMOTO ANTIQUE MARKET

Hello.

We need to get rings so no one thinks that we're faking it.

Good call.

Wow.

It costs a lot.

I'll look for one online.

Okay.

Now I'm red in the face And shy all of a sudden

You move, I move, It's something, you fit perfectly

Oh!

Oh!

Hi, welcome.

Hello. It's all so cute.

Oh, well, thank you.

Oh.

Do you like it?

I'll buy it.

Great. Thank you.

This one's nice too.

Rock, paper, scissors… Shoot!

Rock, paper, scissors!

Oh!

So, you'll be Tomomi Sena. I like it.

No, not Tomomi. I told you it's Yui.

Oh.

Okay, Yui Sena then.

-Let's do it. -Let's do it.

SURNAME AFTER MARRIAGE: HUSBAND'S SURNAME

MARRIAGE REGISTRATION

I'll pay for the utilities.

-And we'll eat separately as well. -Mm-hmm.

You should also try your best to save energy.

Do not use more than two squares of toilet paper.

Are you joking?

Not joking. And we won't interfere with each other's lives.

Mm-hmm.

Also, about the genitals going in and out…

Genitals.

…we'll negotiate that when we need it.

If either of us isn't feeling well or we're not in the mood,

then there's no obligation.

Mm-hmm. Got it.

CONGRATS ON THE MOVE

HEY RYOMA, COMPLETE SET

HOST

YOSHITAKA SUMMER CLOTHES

What?

You married Pink and I didn't know?

Uh…

Yes. I'm sorry.

Wow. Seriously?

HAPPY WEDDING!

Oh! He's your fave?

Um… yes.

Okay!

Congratulations.

Thank you very much.

Ryuma, congratulations on your marriage.

Thank you.

Be honest. How is it, being a married host?

Uh…

The clients seem to really get into it, actually.

It's a bit unusual, but it's a good story

for cautious types who go to hosts but are scared how serious they could get.

-I've noticed it makes them feel safer. -Hmm.

Yeah, can you believe that?

-Awesome. -Yeah.

Hmm? They're nice, aren't they?

Which one do you think your parents would like?

Uh…

Come on, let's go.

Hmm?

Um…

Hmm…

Hmm…

Okay, how about this one?

Oh!

This one?

No, it's the same color.

Is it?

So?

Hmm, this could be good.

And your, uh…

We're all done here.

Thank you.

Oh!

You look like a normal person.

What are you saying?

Do I look okay?

Oh.

Mm-hmm.

I guess I'm a little nervous after all.

Want me to cancel?

I'm gonna have to introduce myself.

It'll cause trouble if they find out I was married after I die.

No, that's not what I said.

That's exactly it. That's all there is to it.

Ah, thank you!

KATAKURA

Welcome home!

Hello there!

He's handsome, isn't he?

Mm.

Hello!

Mr. Katakura, Mrs. Katakura, nice to meet you.

I'm Sena.

Welcome. It's nice to meet you.

-I'm Yui's father, Osamu. -Hello.

Nice to meet you. I'm her mother, Tomomi.

Huh?

-Please, come in. -Thank you very much.

Wow!

Well, I didn't know what you liked,

so I decided to prepare a lot of things.

Please help yourself.

-Thanks. -Mm-hmm.

Unfortunately, my husband doesn't eat much these days.

He's been very conservative about his food intake lately.

I think that's a boring way to live. I enjoyed cooking this.

Here you go.

-Oh, thank you very much. -Of course.

-Thank you for the food! -You're welcome.

Mmm!

You're an amazing cook!

It's all country food, I'm sorry to say.

No, no, no, it's so good!

Aren't you just the sweetest, Sena?

Uh… So what's your secret with this one?

-This one? -Mm.

Oh, that's just a regular lasagna, but I mixed some spinach into it.

Excuse me. Sorry to bother you.

Do you need help with anything?

What?

Uh, I like cooking.

Wow.

I'm so happy that you two came.

Well, of course we did. We couldn't wait for it.

Yui doesn't like me, as you can see.

She didn't tell you that?

Huh?

No, she's never said that.

I don't blame her for that.

When she was 12 years old, the mother she loved dearly died of cancer.

Then, almost immediately after that,

who suddenly comes along as her new mother

who was much younger than her father?

This little 23-year-old girl.

You'd hate that too, right?

I'm pretty sure I'd hate it.

Not to mention she looked like part of the nightlife scene.

And you know what, Sena? I was.

Yui hated me for that. Of course she did.

What else can you do?

And I know why.

It's 'cause I threw it away.

Threw what away?

Her quilt.

It was a quilt her mother had made.

Yui really cherished that.

I had no idea. How stupid was I?

I thought the quilt was rather cheap looking so I…

threw it away.

I think

she can't forgive me for that.

That's why

I didn't think she would come here today.

But she did.

Sena…

Thank you.

Uh… No, it's nothing.

-No, seriously, I don't get it. -What don't you get?

Why would you use "Tomomi" as a fake name with me?

Why would you make me call you that? That's awful.

It just came out. Tomomi sounded like the kind of woman who would go buy a man.

Do you really think that? Do you think that's how she was?

No, I don't know. Maybe she wasn't.

But I thought it'd be better if it was a name I didn't like.

She's a good mother. She's a good person.

Why won't you tell her about your illness? I don't get it.

Because that woman is not my mother. End of story.

Okay, I understand that. But still…

I've never said to you that they're bad people.

Some families just can't live together.

Yeah, they are nice.

If they found out I was sick, they'd feel like they'd have to be there for me,

and I don't want that. So I'm not telling them.

Some families are like that.

Being family doesn't mean I want them there

or that I want to share everything.

Don't act like you know it all.

I don't want to talk about her in front of my mom's grave, so stop.

And don't say anything about being a host or the money, either.

Don't even think about it. Please. Okay?

Don't say anything that'll make Mom worry.

That's why I had you dye your hair black and change your clothes.

So then, you're just lying to her 'cause you're worried what she'd think?

-Wait, you don't have a problem with that? -Shut up.

Will you tell her that you're sick?

Yeah, I'm going to.

I'll tell her I'll see her soon.

I'm home.

Hey.

What's with your hair? I didn't recognize you.

Hmm, yeah, well…

Oh, this is my sister, Nachi.

Hello.

I'm Yui. Nice to meet you.

Where's Mom?

She took Miina out.

She said that she wants you to make croquettes.

Man, I really can't get a day off.

It's tradition for us to have croquettes for New Year's.

Really?

Well, I'll go make them.

You can come in.

Oh.

Okay.

Thank you.

Hey, can I ask you?

You're not so great with my type, are you? Do you think I'm scary?

I've just never had someone like you in my life before.

What do you like about Sena?

Uh…

Um, what do I like?

His looks?

Uh-huh?

Are you serious?

You're kind of disgusting.

Huh?

Still, thanks to you, we can eat. So, thank you for that.

And what's the deal with you?

I don't know the details,

but after a few years, he walks away with some money, right?

Well…

So you made him dye his hair to be more like your type?

Are you proud of that? Do you think he's a doll?

You know nothing about him.

That hair doesn't suit him at all. It's not him.

And those clothes are ridiculous. That's not him.

That's abuse. Are you even aware of that?

Waving your stacks of cash around in his face

and forcing him to change everything about himself.

That's seriously disgusting, isn't it?

Even my abusive, piece-of-shit ex is better than that.

But at least my ex was aware

that his behavior was wrong and things needed to end.

Unlike you.

You think you did something pretty nice, don't you?

What? You think you're some kind of queen for saving us?

So he's just supposed to do whatever you want,

like change himself for you, just because you're paying him?

You seriously disgust me.

And you're a lost cause.

You're right.

Maybe I am disgusting.

What?

Huh?

What's wrong?

-Nachi, don't pick on my wife. Stop-- -Shut up. You're as pathetic as her.

-What? -I'm home!

Yes, we're home. Hi!

Your pink hair's gone.

But I liked it when it was pink.

Oh, you're right.

That doesn't look like you at all.

I've never seen you with black hair.

That's bullshit. It was black to begin with.

Oh, right.

Oh, Yui, I nearly forgot. Happy New Year.

Happy New Year.

Yoshitaka, the croquettes are ready?

Oh. No, not yet.

Really?

They're not?

Did Nachi say something to you?

She sure did.

Oh, yeah?

Did you like your hair pink?

Do you hate it black?

Do whatever you want.

You can change it back.

Okay.

Nah, I'll keep it.

Hmm.

Don't worry about it.

I do worry.

Wait.

Don't you normally say "thank you" in moments like this?

I don't know that this is normal.

I guess not.

Hold on.

Are you okay to drink sake?

Why not?

"Why not?" Seriously?

Yui, I've been thinking about it a lot.

You don't look like you're taking your medicine.

You're not even going to the hospital, are you?

Isn't that how cancer usually works?

Don't you, like, take a few things, do chemo, throw up, lose your hair or…?

I chose not to.

What?

I don't want any treatment. So, I won't be throwing up or anything.

What the hell are you talking about?

What?

You're being serious, aren't you?

Yeah.

Why aren't you going through chemo?

Why not?

Because it's my body, so I should be able to decide.

You should let me die how I want.

No, usually…

I don't want "usual" or "normal." This relationship isn't normal.

No, that's not what I meant to say!

I thought you were trying to enjoy the small amount of time you had left.

-That's what I'm saying! -Well, I'm trying to.

I'm cherishing the time I have.

That's why I bought something expensive. That's you.

That's what people think when they don't believe in treatment.

-Why would you? -Why?

Seriously?

What then? Are you disappointed I'm not some poor little cancer patient?

What?

Do all cancer patients have to fight desperately

against their diagnosis?

I always said I wouldn't do treatment. That I'd just die if I got cancer.

Do you honestly not agree

that it would benefit you if I were to die sooner?

If I did chemo, you'd never see any of that money.

No, that's a completely different issue!

The fact is I'm going to die

and you're only here 'cause you're waiting for that too.

Wait a minute. How could you?

I'd never want you to die

no matter how much money I was getting.

You think that, but you signed a contract.

I know you've been wondering when is it gonna happen.

Don't worry. I'll die soon enough.

Yeah, you're right.

Everything revolves around it.

It's always about the money.

And I took this on for work.

Yeah, I'm thinking it. For sure.

All I can think is, "When can I finally cash out?"

That's why I can smile even though everything we do is boring as hell.

It's only an issue if you live long!

That would be a con act.

You have to keep your promise as well.

You can't put me through this anymore!

Well, I think that's fine.

Honestly, I…

I was just a bit lonely

being on my own until I die.

That's all this was.

No way! Miina, you're a genius!

Oh, my God! Oh, my God!

Mommy, look!

I'm starting to cry.

I can't. Wait!

Mommy, you do it too!

I'm laughing so hard, my stomach hurts!

Oh, Ryuma. What's up, man?

-Happy New Year. -Hey, Kiriya. Happy New Year.

Are you by yourself?

Yeah. Everyone's either gone home or traveling with their girlfriends, so…

Hold on.

Your face, what did you do?

-Oh, this? -Mm-hmm.

Uh, a client's husband and I got into a fight.

And then out of nowhere he just punches me and tried to rip my earring off.

-He really went overboard. -Ugh.

-Man, that sucks. -Oh, yeah.

-Oh, after you. -Sure.

Thank you very much!

Here.

Whoa! Looks good! Thank you so much.

Okay.

Now, then. Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

It's supposed to be good?

Um, I don't really know.

Here goes.

Mm!

Mm!

I really like this!

-Do you? Really? -So good!

That's good to hear.

-Mm, mm, mm. -My mom makes them all the time.

What? People actually make osechi ?

-I thought it was just something you buy. -Oh, yeah?

Sorry. I'm an idiot.

Your hair, Ryuma, it's, um…

Yeah.

It's black. Just made sense for a change.

Mm.

I kind of thought you were the same type of host as me.

You know, the kind who wins people over with his heart.

But looking at you like this,

you're really handsome.

Hair color alone can totally change the way you look.

That's insane.

Oh, well, thanks. I'm not sure if that was meant to be an insult or a compliment.

No, no, it was definitely a compliment, Ryuma.

You're invincible, you know?

No way. Did I just get a Super Star? For real?

Yeah, you're the Invincible Mario!

I'm not here to be a client of yours. Don't work so hard.

Sorry about that.

It's like, I guess my life depends on it so I got used to it.

You don't have to apologize.

Sorry.

Mm, so good!

Hey, I had osechi on New Year's! It's gonna be a great year.

Good for you.

Yeah. Thanks, man.

Mm-hmm.

So good!

You know, Kiriya, you remind me a little of myself back when I was a bit younger.

Hmm.

Oh man, no. I've been an idiot since I was a kid.

I was never the smart one in school.

Did your school ever have teacher nights where your parents can come inside?

One of the things about being a host

is that you end up meeting all sorts of people

you'd never run into otherwise.

I remembered something the other day.

Cheers!

I like taking taxis at night.

Do you?

Why?

I like the view you see from a taxi at night.

And seeing others who I will never see again

making their way around the city at night, and the neon lights,

going home a little drunk.

It reminds me and makes me think that everyone's living their own life.

Some might not want to go home

because they got into a fight with their wife this morning.

Or some might have had a bad day at work.

And there are some who might even die tomorrow.

Do you ever feel like that?

I used to think that none of those passing encounters really meant anything.

Oh.

Here, is that good?

Mm-hmm.

Hosts and their clients,

I guess, at the end of the day, it's just a relationship built on money.

But I feel like it's not just that. You know what I mean?

Okay. How should I put it?

Hmm, I don't think the relationship between them is that black and white.

Do you know why?

I think it's because I genuinely want my clients to be happy.

I don't know…

Is that just wishful thinking?

I think so.

She and I made an arrangement that was purely this money-for-time sort of pact.

Well, I basically just believed that's all it was.

I didn't feel anything about it in the beginning.

Hmm, but I don't know.

I was starting to enjoy it a little bit.

I kind of want her to stay alive

but I guess it'd be an issue if she did.

It's busy today.

-Guys. -Hey.

I'm Ryuma. I'm really grateful that you chose me today.

I appreciate it. I'm honored to be your choice. Thanks.

Hey, your hair isn't pink.

Sorry about that. Does that mean you're a pink fanatic?

No, I'm not really. I'm actually your wife's coworker.

Are you not Yui's husband?

Oh. I am.

Wait. What?

So, you are. Oh, I'm sorry.

Do you happen to know her boss, Ikuyama?

He's got that "poor little me" look on his face that is awful.

Uh, I know him.

He had an affair with Yui?

That's the one. He told me he saw you coming in and out of this place.

What?

Maruyama, maybe you could go in?

I'm really worried about her.

But I don't think it's my place to get involved.

Will you, please?

I'm begging you.

I'll do it.

What?

You don't have to worry about anything with me.

I don't feel weird about hosts or anything like that.

First of all, Yuipi can choose whoever the hell she wants to.

No matter what kind of life it will bring her.

I agree.

The thing is that

both Ikuyama and I are beginning to be quite worried.

She hasn't been at work or been seen.

She never misses anything, not work, without telling anyone.

Huh?

I, um…

Will you excuse me?

The number you have dialled is either switched off or out of service…

The number you have dialled is either switched off or out of service.

Please hang up and try again.

What the hell is going on?

Hey! Uh…

Excuse me. Please take care of my client.

-Hmm. -I have to, uh…

Hmm. Go.

Get her!

Excuse me.

Ikuyama, you actually did it!

Oh!

Excuse me! Could I get you to call Number One since I'm here and all?

Blue.

This is ridiculous. What am I doing?

Yui.

Yui!

Yui?

Yui!

Sena?

That's right. It's me! I'm here!

Sena, why the hell are you still wearing your shoes?

What? You're asking me that now?

I'll wipe it down later.

Hey.

Where does it hurt?

My stomach.

At first, I thought it was menstrual pain,

but then it kept getting worse.

I'm probably going to die.

Why didn't you call me immediately?

You aren't paying for me for nothing!

Are you crazy?

I… I thought you would never come back.

Huh?

I mean, you were so angry.

Why are you like that?

I'm calling you an ambulance.

-Uh… -Mm.

Hey! Why would you do that?

I can't do this, Sena.

I really don't want to keep living like this.

It's just too hard.

And me saying I don't want to die now,

or I want to live,

that just makes things harder.

I can't have that.

I know that'd be a problem for you too.

I need an ambulance.

It's an emergency.

My partner has cancer and she's in awful pain right now.

Yes. It's a condo in Fukashi 5-chome.

-Yeah, that's right. Apartment 107. -Why are you calling them?

My name's Sena. Yoshitaka Sena.

Uh, no, it's for Yui.

Yes.

Uh…

She's around 40?

Oh. Yes. Thank you very much.

It hurts! It hurts! It hurts!

-Huh? -It hurts! It hurts!

-Hey. Uh… -It hurts!

Oh. Uh…

It hurts. I can't do this anymore. I want to die.

Hey! You're not gonna die! Don't say things like that!

Please let me die. I can't do this. I'd rather die than live like this!

You're not!

I don't want you to die!

I don't want to wait for you to die!

Don't die!

Live!

I want you to.

Will you, please?

I want you to live.

Isn't that enough of a reason to live?

Yeah, but…

But I'm a fraud if I don't, aren't I?

We have to get a divorce.

But I think it's okay…

if we take it bit by bit.

And stay as we are.

Yui, you said before

that you wanted to be a part of my life.

That really touched me when you said that.

That's why…

I also want to be a part of your life too, Yui.

Well, your test results show no abnormalities.

And you look well to me, so that's a big relief.

Please continue…

Three years have passed since I had a hysterectomy.

After surgery and months of chemotherapy,

I now go for regular check-ups

and I'm trying my hardest to prevent it from coming back.

Are you there, Ms. Sena? Are you listening?

Yui Sena?

Yes?

Oh. Yes.

Thank you very much.

Yeah…

I haven't divorced Sena yet.

Please contact me if you have any problems.

ALL CLEAR!

GOT IT! NICE ONE!

Hey, what's up guys?

-Oh, hey. -Hey.

-Guess what, Ryuma? -Yeah?

I got my first request.

-Someone asked? -Yeah.

-Your first? -Yes.

-That's so awesome. Congrats! -Thank you!

Thank you for waiting. Your omelet rice.

Thank you so much.

-Enjoy! -Thank you for coming.

All right, break time!

-Good work. -Good work.

ICHIYOTEI FOOD TRUCK DELICIOUS OMELET RICE

-Yuipi. -Hmm?

How's your quilt going?

-I think it's nearly half done. -Huh? That's it?

-So slow. -What?

Here, look at mine.

Ta-da!

Wow! That was fast!

Is it okay?

Yeah. It's so good!

This is a dress Miina used to wear when she was, mm…

when she was about five, I think?

-I thought it was cute. -Oh yeah, it's so cute.

-Nachi, are you doing it too? -I'm making an album quilt.

-Hmm? -An album quilt, okay?

It's a quilt that you work on with friends and family.

You create your own section then stitch it all together as a token of love and unity.

Great!

Right?

I'm gonna work on it too.

-It's so cute! -Yeah, it really is.

I'm home!

Oh!

-You're here! -Oh, good. You're here!

For someone like me, who's always avoided getting too close to others,

maybe this can be called an achievement.

DIVORCE PAPERS

Sena and I have decided that if we ever want to be on our own again,

that's when we'll use these divorce papers.

There are more colors now than when I was doing it alone.

I think this is how I'll connect with others.

From my mother to me,

and from me to someone else.

It's kind of funny.

As it turns out,

living a long time isn't so bad.