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Kosuke!

Kosuke!

What's that?

How'd you get that scratch?

Kosuke, wait!

Girl in the Sunny Place

Shota! What the...?

Hey.

You reek of beer.

Don't you have class?

Not till 3. I'll go home after I get some sleep.

You'll never make it.

Yeah, I'll fall asleep, miss my stop, and die far from home.

You won't die. Stop coming here.

Why? It's not like you have a girlfriend.

What if I did?

Why does that ring so hollow?

G'night.

At least take off your coat.

And your socks.

They're filthy. What a slob!

I'm late.

Pardon me.

Good morning.

Haven't seen you much lately.

I've been pretty busy.

I see.

Are you...

free tonight?

I was thinking maybe we...

Well, good morning.

Good morning.

Morning.

Mr. Okuda...

I am getting married.

You're too late.

It takes a miracle to find that special someone.

Collar.

Long way to go.

You're late.

I'm sorry.

No, you're not.

Sophomore confidence?

It was my brother.

There it is, an excuse.

Who comes late for the first day of a big presentation?

Ever heard of an alarm clock? Real convenient.

I'll get the data.

Now I've got to put up with trouble from you, too?

Me "too"?

Bad night.

What's "aah"?

You act as if I've been jilted by a girl.

It's catching.

Imagine a nice Italian place.

Aperitif, antipasto, expensive wine, great vibe.

The main dish arrives.

We're cutting into our meat.

She says, "I wish my boyfriend could taste this."

Why's she telling me this now?

She wanted dinner.

Cabaret club tonight?

- Again? - "Again"? You never go.

It's not really my thing.

What happened to subordinate loyalty?

My pride's injured here.

I doubt Okuda can help.

He's a bit tuned out.

I am?

Just come with me once. You'll like it.

Let's go.

The presentation.

Luck.

Welcome!

We're from RailAD.

Follow me.

The people from RailAD are here.

Go on in.

Excuse us.

I'm Tanaka of RailAD.

I'm Kajiwara in PR.

Pleased to meet you.

- Tanaka. - Shindo.

- I'm Kajiwara. - Okuda at your service.

I'm Shindo.

I'm Okuda...

Excuse me. Sorry I'm late.

Quiet, everyone.

Your attention, please. Starting today, you have a new classmate.

Let me introduce you to...

What is it?

I'm Mao Watarai.

"Mao Watarai"

Did you go to South Fujisawa Middle School?

Yes, I'm Watarai.

So it is you, Kosu...

I mean, Mr. Okuda, right?

Are you acquainted?

Yes, junior high classmates.

Sorry for my surprise.

What a small world!

It's been 10 years.

Mr. Okuda moved away in 9th grade,

but really helped me study.

Really. The two of you?

Wow, perhaps that's a good omen...

you know, for the relations between our two companies.

Let's turn to train advertisements.

Ads in trains are most familiar to the average citizen.

Here's an example of ad placement on metropolitan trains.

They offer the advantage of timeliness...

Okuda.

Okuda!

Yes?

Why are these figures minuses?

What?

Sorry.

That's odd.

May I?

The discount rate 2 pages back.

The decimal point seems to be in the wrong place.

It seems so.

My apologies.

We'll send you the adjusted data.

Thank you.

I'm terribly sorry.

Mr. Shindo and Ms. Watarai will be in charge.

I am delighted to hear that. Thank you.

Problem?

Would an underwear ad on the train be appropriate?

Discuss it over dinner?

Okay.

Welcome home.

"Welcome home," my ass.

Why're you still here?

I'm stuck in Hawaii.

My saved data?

Sorry. I couldn't resist.

Life is a picnic for you, isn't it?

I'm not the one wasting my life playing video games.

What's that?

"Attractiveness Test How high do you score?"

That says it all.

Just get out there and try your luck, slow bro.

Stay out of my stuff.

What's wrong?

Nothing. Why?

You're not angry.

Do you remember Mao Watarai?

Mao Watarai?

Middle school classmate. She came over once.

Was she cute?

Depends.

Then I forget.

Nice standards.

Not the "margarine incident"?

You remember.

How could I forget?

Mom worried you'd gone insane.

How is she now?

What?

Cute?

She's changed some.

Cute, huh?

Ask her out. What a natural opportunity!

I think she's seeing a guy.

You "think". At least ask.

Nothing will change if you don't.

Then again...

asking her could be hard.

He's usually so quiet and well-behaved.

Always obeys school rules and dress code.

But these things occur with all students.

It's puberty after all.

Of course, margarine was a bit excessive.

I am so sorry.

We'll go apologize to Ms. Ushioda parents immediately.

Actually, she's to blame, too.

We'll keep a close watch on the both of them.

Seriously?

Teacher didn't award even 1 point for effort.

Now that's funny.

The textbook's not helping.

"Dunce Team Captain"

You've been selected to represent our school!

We're counting on you!

Our aim isn't how many bras we can sell through many station ads.

But to earn brand mindshare...

not just from Lala Aurore customers, but everyone.

This is quite provocative.

It's just a draft, but Watarai drew it.

I like it.

In that case, how about a billboard?

A billboard?

Yes.

The large ones on train platforms and station facades.

If the budget allows...

I think they have a more lasting impact than train banners.

Could you tell me more?

Sure.

Take a look at these.

Very erotic.

It's ladies underwear.

No, you idiot, those two. Definitely an item.

You think so?

Couldn't you sense it?

They're banging each other.

"Banging"?

A girl that cute and gifted?

Why didn't you introduce me earlier?

It was a coincidence!

I suppose if she's spoken for...

we'll have to go elsewhere.

What's kept you from marrying?

Huh?

Fortune hasn't smiled on me,

that's all.

Sometimes, a good encounter

isn't in your control.

"Ms. Watarai, thanks for the photo shoot the other day."

"After all this time, it'd be great to catch up with youuuuuuuuu..."

Okuda.

"Sending"

"Mail Sent"

Check out this waistline.

This is Lala Aurore's?

Yes, yes, yes.

The curves are heavenly. Looks so tasty.

As a woman, I resent that.

No, but take a look!

It does look tasty.

Right? Now give it back.

I'll go deliver it!

- What's with him? - Beats me.

I was wondering...

was there something between you and Mr. Okuda?

What do you mean?

Just old classmates?

What's up? You're acting funny.

Mr. Okuda of RailAD is here to see you.

Show him in.

I had fun the other day.

You're very popular.

You're mistaken. She's talking about the company party.

There's no point being with someone

unless you truly care for them.

So true.

Mao, I...

I'm sorry.

I brought the billboard galley.

Really?

Let's see it, Mr. Shindo.

Sorry. That was in your way.

I'm sorry if I was intruding on something.

I'm glad you brought it so quickly.

I can't wait for everyone in town to see it.

Yes, me too. But...

did you get my strange email?

I pressed "send" by accident.

Please ignore it, okay?

Thanks, Kosuke.

The textbook's not helping.

"Dunce Team Captain"

She's our ace dummy.

We're counting on you!

But Mao really has pretty hair, don't you think?

Thanks.

But is it true?

You're a foster child?

She doesn't get it.

I'd like to know where you got such shiny hair?

But you don't know, either.

I've never been complimented before.

In that case...

- How's this? - Very cute!

Now, it's super shiny!

Ushioda!

Knock it off.

Kosuke?

What, Okuda? Pretending to be the hero?

I said knock it off.

Are you pissed off?

This guy's hilarious.

I heard he went berserk.

Looks are deceiving.

I hear he tortures animals.

Kosuke!

Don't yell my name so loud.

Okay, Kosuke.

What do you mean?

I hate to say it, but it's lewd.

The client likes it and as a man, it doesn't strike me as smutty.

Lots of bare skin, and the suggestive way they face each other.

And you're talking about a 6x9-foot billboard.

We risk upsetting our relations with the railways.

You willing to be accountable for that?

Sorry.

Can't submit it. Forget it.

Where do you have your billboards posted?

You'll catch a cold.

Mao.

Ms. Watarai?

Why're you here?

Returning from a meeting. What're you doing?

Uh, nothing.

Taking dirty pictures?

Course not!

Proof of sexy billboard ads?

I need to convince my boss others are doing it.

Why didn't you come to me?

I can't exactly tell the client.

But this is you and me, Kosuke.

Sorry to keep you.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Is it okay... just the two of us?

Why not?

Because...

shouldn't we tell Mr. Shindo?

Come on!

Kosuke!

From another angle.

What's left?

That hot?

Wait!

That!

We can submit it, right?

Really?

The railway companies approved it.

Your billboard will be up early next month.

I'm so glad.

I appreciate your taking the time to visit.

A call would have sufficed.

I wanted to tell you first in person.

Thank you, Mr. Okuda.

My pleasure. I couldn't have done it without your help.

Really...thank you.

That felt weird.

Yeah.

You've never thanked me before.

Yes, I have. Many times.

As a client, yes, but a real "thank you",

this is the first time.

In middle school, it was "zero".

I'm sorry.

I was cold, wasn't I?

The truth is...

all those times you came to my defense...

really saved me.

I'm glad we met again.

Even if a coincidence. Really.

There is no coincidence.

Class roll no. 1, Makoto Aikawa.

No. 2, Yuki Igarashi,

cut me from the telephone chain.

No. 3, Kenji Ishida,

put a milk-soaked rag in my desk.

No. 4, Aki Ushioda,

refused to drink from any faucet I used.

She hid my shoes, tore my books,

tossed out my gym clothes.

And put stuff in my hair.

Ushioda wins it hands down.

I swear.

I'm going to Tokyo for college.

Live on my own.

Get away from here.

Me, too! I'll go to Tokyo, too!

Hey!

Be careful!

Ta-da! I got a 100!

Seriously?

Seriously. How about you?

85.

What? I didn't hear you.

Just get down from there.

If you die, you won't get to Tokyo.

That would suck.

Kosuke?

Thanks.

For what?

For looking out for me.

No mercy?

No mercy.

No! That was pathetic.

Feels great.

You'll get dirty.

Here.

I studied real hard.

Even after you moved away.

I thought I'd see you again in college.

I tried hard to catch up.

Could've asked for my address...

No, I suppose not.

Why'd you pick a girls college?

I didn't get into Tokyo U.

What?

I tried every college with the word "Tokyo".

You often said you'd go to a Tokyo university.

But not "the" Tokyo University.

I'm sorry.

Why?

For putting you to such effort.

But I made friends in college.

If I hadn't studied,

I'd still be that same middle school kid.

I only feel grateful.

But your defense of me got you

alienated at school.

That was hard for you.

Kosuke?

I ran away.

"Farewell, Kosuke! 9th grade, Class B"

Kosuke, do you really have to go?

Why? Why?

Where the heck is Nagoya?

I'll be fine.

Okay, good night.

It's tough being a "princess".

Still have a curfew?

My dad's very strict.

If I break curfew, he gives me the 3rd degree till I confess.

Sounds like a cop.

Retired.

Didn't I tell you?

I imagine he would be quite strict then, yes.

I had fun.

Be careful. Mail me when you arrive home.

This is the final outbound train from Tokyo.

Those heading away from Tokyo,

please be sure to board.

What're you doing?

That's the last...

There went the last train.

Your father!

I told him I have to stay to comfort a heartbroken friend.

That would be you.

I'm back.

I ran those figures you asked for. Here you go.

You finished already?

Okuda!

You've renewed my faith in you.

The client seemed worried so the sooner, the better.

Now I get it.

I thought you were a capable person.

No sleep?

Huh?

Excuse me.

Want to scout the exhibit space this weekend?

I found a good restaurant nearby.

I'm sorry but I made plans.

Is it a date?

I'm going to Enoshima with my boyfriend.

Great.

Kosuke! The ocean!

You see it all the time.

Not from this train.

The view looks so different from here.

What're you doing?

I love this sound.

What, the clickety-clack?

No the underlying hum.

They installed a VVVF inverter 6 years ago.

It adjusts voltage according to acceleration and speed...

Kosuke, I see the island! Enoshima!

Look! It's so pretty!

As you wish.

Awesome!

Yum!

What?

This is so nostalgic.

That looks fun.

You mean embarrassing.

Let's do that!

Next time.

Sweet buns!

They look great.

Why Enoshima in this season?

Why, indeed.

I'm not sure myself.

Hurry, hurry!

Who runs up escalators?

There's more space over there.

No. It has to be the middle.

"Mao & Kosuke"

How many more times can we come here together?

At once a year...

maybe 50 more times?

What are you saying?

Exactly what you think.

I just remembered.

This way.

This isn't a road!

Where are you going?

I'm tired of climbing hills!

I'm cold, my feet hurt, let's go home.

Hello?

Where are we going?

Indulge me.

We're here.

There they are.

How do you know this place?

I used to play here when I was a kid.

You like cats, too?

"Too"?

You once tried to take home a dog you found, remember?

Oh, that's right.

Until you stopped me.

You said it wasn't cute and got angry.

I wasn't angry.

You were.

Kosuke, I could use a hot drink.

Sure. I'll go fetch one.

What's the big idea?

Sorry. Looking for a toilet.

Let's go. I'm starving here.

Mao!

Coming!

Thanks.

My home's next.

What? Now?

Why?

It's close by.

Yeah, but...

Refill?

Thank you.

We're getting married.

What?

You don't approve, right? 'Cause it's too sudden.

Your father's not saying you can't date or anything.

Sorry about all this.

I understand.

We showed up quite suddenly.

That isn't proper.

But I'm serious about Mao...

- Ashtray. - But you quit.

Not anymore.

Come.

Tell me, Okuda, is it?

How much do you know?

About Mao's situation.

I've known she is a foster child.

I've known since middle school.

And before that?

I don't know.

How she came to us?

No, I don't.

Sorry.

It's not a cross-examination.

Old habits are hard to break.

You haven't told Kosuke, then?

What shall we do?

But I was happy.

To see you bring home somebody.

Your father, too.

Then why not approve?

Because we worry.

You're our daughter.

"Generalized amnesia"?

Loss of memory.

In other words, she doesn't remember.

From when to when?

Everything prior to us.

She remembers nothing up to age 13.

Any remaining symptoms?

Oh, she's quite stable now.

But there's no guarantee.

It's possible...

she could forget you, too.

If that happens...

could you care for her?

We just can't foist that on anybody.

I should've told you.

I admit I was surprised.

But all I remember is being happy.

Middle school was rough at times.

But when I got home...

I'd smell grilled fish or curry.

I knew...

mom would be waiting with dinner.

And dad would encourage me to eat a lot.

They make a lot of fuss, but I'm very grateful.

And...

I had another oddball looking out for me.

Is that a compliment?

Of course.

No way.

Is that you, Okuda?

Isn't this a blast from the past?

With a woman, too!

Ushioda?

Bingo. I'm Yamamoto now.

I'm picking up some food.

Pretty woman you brought... for you.

I figured you'd end up with that dimwit.

What's her name?

Excuse me, ma'am.

Mao! She still alive?

Excuse me.

Is that guy a klutz or what? Where's my takeout?

Anyway, I couldn't care less what happened to her.

Let's go, Mao.

What?

Mao?

Hey Mao!

Still walking the streets naked?

Something's not right in the head to do that.

Weirdo.

What?

Regardless of what you think...

The Mao of then and today...

is more important than anyone.

What?

Nothing.

Seeing her, I realized...

we were right all the time.

So we don't give up. Even if Dad resists.

Yeah, your dad.

That's a tough one.

Want to elope?

Elope?

We're not young, anymore.

Yes, we are. We're still 25.

Let's make up for the time we lost.

10 years.

Let's fill it together.

As you wish.

"Registration of Marriage"

Everything's in order.

Congratulations on your marriage.

Oh, and happy birthday.

Watch your step!

I'll get that, big Bro.

Bring that light one.

This here?

Last item.

Thank you.

No, thank you.

Next customer's waiting.

You saved me.

To think my sad brother eloped.

As of today, I am Mrs. Okuda.

That's right. Too late to try and disown me now.

What, you're happy?

Here. Father.

It's okay.

Hello, Sir. It's Kosuke.

We just submitted our marriage registration.

Hello?

Are you certain about this?

It won't be as easy as you think.

Father...

I'm no stranger anymore.

What's more...

Mao is "perfect" as Mao.

Come anytime.

If anything ever happens.

Thank you.

Very cool.

Stop listening!

Don't need this anymore.

Bing!

Wedding present.

What's that?

Time to go!

Back to work.

May you live...

happily ever after!

Thanks, Bro.

Later!

Thank you!

Grunt!

What was that?

To the threshold!

Can I make it?

Hey!

Did you lose weight?

I don't know. Maybe.

Here we go!

Almost there! I see the castle!

You did it!

Mama! There's a lady with a cold outside!

No, this lady is fine.

Careful!

What is it?

Oh.

How do you do?

Do you need help?

Please, don't worry. Just feeling a little light-headed.

I see.

We're the Okudas. We've moved in next door.

Welcome. I'm Hiraiwa. And this is Shu.

See ya!

Excuse us.

Yes!

To the sofa! That's the goal.

Almost...look out!

Oops.

Perfect.

That's Mike.

Al.

Dennis, Carl and Brian.

- Carl? - No, that's Brian.

Our very own Beach Boys.

These are freshwater fish.

Details, details.

Best pop band ever. And Brian's the greatest musical genius!

This guy, huh?

Shu.

Bad boy, Shu.

Be careful.

How'd you get this scar?

From a kitten in Enoshima.

I was 9 years old, I think.

The kitten had fallen between some rocks.

I tried to lure it out.

But it was frightened.

I wanted to call for help, but I was lost, too.

Both in a pinch, huh?

The tide was coming in, too.

So I thrust my hand in.

And pulled it out.

You saved its life.

It was a really pretty kitten.

Part Russian blue with velvety grayish fur.

It was love at first sight.

But then...

it quickly abandoned me.

Kosuke.

I'm so glad I married you.

Mao?

Yes!

About dinner...

what's wrong?

Just looking for something.

What?

Earrings, dangly ones.

Oh.

Well, hurry. We're having pasta.

Earrings, earrings.

Why's the floor wet?

Mao! Brian's missing!

What? Maybe he jumped out.

Jumped out?

Looking for this?

Not earrings.

I couldn't bring myself to tell you.

Hey.

Did you lose weight again?

I was a bit swollen before.

It's not swelling.

Forgive me.

I'll cherish it.

Forever.

What is that?

It's nothing.

Since when?

- It's nothing.

- No, it's not!

Sorry I yelled.

Let's get you looked at, please.

"CT Scan"

I don't see anything abnormal.

If anything, it could be from stress or fatigue.

See? I told you.

But her hair.

It's not a bald spot like you suspected.

Her blood test checks out.

CT showed nothing.

May I get dressed?

Of course.

This way.

But it could be from possible psychological injury...

from the memory loss period.

It may still affect her physiologically.

Even if she doesn't remember?

It may remain on a subconscious level.

I found her.

"Found"?

She was walking alone in the middle of the night.

12 years ago on November 2nd.

Mao's birthday.

No family.

No idea where she came from.

The name "Mao"...

is the name I gave her.

Her age...

we could only surmise...

from IQ tests and such. Is it true...

she was naked?

Who told you?

A rumor in school...

among a few students.

It spread to school?

Forgive me.

I should've told you more.

It's a great name... "Mao".

Thank you.

I knew Mao had a good eye for men... just like me.

Hey.

Still...

we always worry...

she'll suddenly fade out of our lives.

That trip we took.

She called it the "first and last"

family trip.

Welcome home.

Mind the steps.

This way.

What?

- No peeking. - What?

Ready?

1, 2...

Ta-dah.

Huh?

- Like it? - It's huge.

I had to. I just can't wait for my first Christmas.

You never had Christmas?

With my family, sure.

But not with someone special.

I see.

Oh, and I picked up these.

How about New York as a Christmas present?

You sure want a lot.

I've never been on a plane.

We've yet to take our honeymoon.

Let's go somewhere next week.

Next week? I can't take time off that quickly.

You're right.

But I'll submit a request soon.

Okay.

What is it?

I can't breathe.

Deal with it.

Let's just take one pose, then.

Is that okay?

Watarai.

You all right?

You'd best get some rest.

Take her home.

Will you be okay here?

Yes, I'll finish up.

Your new home, right?

My native home.

What?

It's more convenient from here.

Enoshima.

Enoshima?

Aren't your folks in Fujisawa?

Thank you so much.

Are you sure this is the place?

Yes, I'll be fine.

I'll go with you.

No, I'm fine. Really.

Thanks.

What did you expect?

It's been 12 years.

Is the brightness...

and the dizziness...

part of it?

Can't you do something?

You can do anything, right?

There's nothing more I can do for you.

But...

You made the choice.

You knew you wouldn't have the same time.

I'm still 25.

As Mao you may be 25.

But soon that existence...

and all memory of it...

will vanish from the lives of everyone you've ever met.

I told you that would happen

and yet still you insisted.

It was your choice.

I know it was.

But still...

I want to keep living.

It's almost time.

How much longer?

Before the year's out, maybe.

Pain, pain, go away!

Mm? I'm not in pain.

But you're crying.

Something hurts, right?

Thanks.

But this kind of hurt...

is the happy kind.

Step back. It's dangerous.

Don't wake a sleeping God.

Correct.

Similar things attract.

You're good.

Why memorize proverbs?

Because they don't speak Japanese.

Phrasebook.

But this is thick enough to stop bullets.

We're not going anywhere dangerous.

Never know. How's this?

What does that mean?

It refers to a cat's stubborn and implacable nature.

Reincarnated 9 times.

Stubborn indeed.

Yup.

Good afternoon.

What?

Shu's asleep?

Worn out from the zoo.

Sounds like fun.

See you.

I wonder...

if it'll be like that for us.

You want kids?

Someday.

Be a dad like that?

Boy or girl, either way.

Riding on my shoulders.

With Mao and children...

it'll be a noisy household.

Watarai.

You okay?

Yes.

Does Mr. Okuda...

know about this?

About what?

I saw you.

That day.

In Enoshima.

It's time.

Before the year's out.

Don't!

I'm really...

okay.

Please don't.

Evening.

How's Watarai?

You see her at work.

Anything different.

Why do you ask?

I used to...

have a crush on her.

I just ask...

that you be there for her no matter what.

This is yours, isn't it?

I'm awake.

Do you...

feel ill?

Just a little tired.

Can you get time off?

Not before February.

Next year, huh?

Listen, Mao.

How about a Pacific island?

It's snowing in New York.

Mao.

Someplace warm.

With great fish.

We can take it easy together.

I'm tired of winter.

I met Mr. Shindo yesterday.

You hide it by smiling.

But you're sick, aren't you?

Why won't you tell me anything?

That's not it.

What's not it?

This amulet.

Why do you have it?

Look at me.

There's more to tell me.

Kosuke.

Truth is...

I am...

Help! Shu!

Somebody!

Mama!

Call emergency!

Got it!

Help!

Mama!

Hold on, Shu!

He's slipping!

Help is coming! What do I do?

The other side!

I can't reach him!

Mao!

Get futons, anything to break the fall!

Hurry!

Hold on! Help is coming!

Hey!

His sweater!

Mama!

Please!

A child's fallen!

Is he all right?

Is he hurt?

Just a dislocated arm.

Is your arm okay?

Morning!

Made a big breakfast.

Tell me.

I forgot the newspaper! I'll get it.

Mao.

Oh, and a morning kiss.

Eat up.

Mother, it's Kosuke. Has Mao been by?

Kosuke who?

This is the Watarai residence.

Wrong number, perhaps?

Dear, it could be a scam.

Hello?

Father, it's Kosuke. Is Mao there?

We don't have any children.

Say What?

Listen, you. I'm an ex-cop.

You can't fool me with that.

I'm Okuda, here to see Ms. Watarai.

One moment, please.

There's an Okuda here for a Ms. Watarai.

I see.

There's no employee by that name.

Mao Watarai! PR department!

Hold on.

He says Watarai in PR.

Mr. Shindo! Has Mao come here?

Mao?

Mao who?

Mao Watarai! Your colleague!

Pardon me, but you are?

Perhaps security.

No, wait!

I have her business card.

"Kosuke Okuda"

Welcome.

You sure have grown up.

Where is Mao?

Have one.

How nostalgic, that.

Let me see Mao!

Wait a bit, and that thought, too, will disappear.

No, they won't!

They will.

The people around you...

are already forgetting.

It means she has little time left.

"Little time left"?

About 1/6th of a human life.

I'd venture by sunset...

your memory will vanish,

and her life will end.

You did this?

Then do something about it! I beg you!

Please.

Just like her.

But this is beyond my powers.

You'll simply return to the way your life was without her.

Why?

Why do I have to lose her?

I finally found my true love.

This time forever.

I told her how hard it is...

to be human.

Everyone here just asks to be fed a good meal.

To enjoy life without care.

But not her.

She wanted to become human, and be with you.

Ever since that day.

I warned her.

But she went anyway.

Ma'am...

thank you.

I hope the day...

lasts a long time.

Mao.

You...

ate Brian.

Sorry.

Here.

Know what?

On that day...

I didn't run away.

I ran to ask a favor.

"Make me human," I said.

I'm sorry.

But I just had to see you.

I wish it were a summer day.

Mao.

Care for a bike ride?

The memory will disappear.

That's okay.

Then let's go waste some time.

Careful, Kosuke!

"Mao & Kosuke"

Did it hurt?

Not a bit.

Until I took a bath.

I wonder if this will remain.

Kosuke.

You finally returned.

Just the same as then.

Oh... too strange?

Not that.

I feel like the circle will close.

"Circle"?

We kissed here in middle school.

And something began.

Then we parted... and met again.

Eloped and married.

And here we are again.

So if we kiss...

the circle may close.

And it'll be over.

You see, my memory...

is filled with you.

Was I a good wife?

Why the past tense?

Was I?

From here on, too.

You're a fool.

I know.

In my next life...

I just know I'll find you.

I've got 8 chances.

Until we do...

let's keep on living wherever.

Because then one day...

we just may create...

a new circle.

Are you smiling or crying?

Thank you...

Kosuke.

Don't give up. You did this

in 6th grade, right?

Do you need fractions to live?

Okay.

15 and 6. What number goes into both?

Two?

Three?

Three!

"Thanks for helping me."

Headache.

You reek of beer.

Don't you ever go to school?

Yes.

- Okuda! Cabaret club tonight. - Again?

No, thanks.

Just come once.

Let's go.

Presentation.

Luck.

- I'm Tanaka. - Shindo.

- Kajiwara of PR. - Okuda.

- How do you do? I'm Okuda. - I'm Shindo.

Pleasure.

"Ad space available"

I'm so sorry!

Not at all.

Embarrassing.

We took in a stray cat...

and went crazy shopping.

Forgive me.

You bought too much.

But will she like it?

I have no doubt.

How are you getting married before me?

Huh, Okuda?

Congratulations.

The wedding's after New Year's.

Shut up.

Minegishi!

I didn't approve your wedding request submission.

Where's your hubby? I need to examine him.

Okay, boss. We understand.

Let's hit the cabaret club.

Still waiting for a miracle?

Something like that.

Minegishi!

The boss is calling.

What a handful.

You crying?

- Tanaka! - Coming!

Do you...

like cats?

Very.