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Is it alright?

Yes

You're still so young

I think it doesn't matter

"Tragedy Of W"

I didn't realise you're a virgin

How old are you?

Just reached 20

Why do you want to join the theatre troupe?

I have been saving pocket money since as a kid

and I'll watch a theatre troupe perform

whenever one came to our village

though I didn't know if I would act

However I'd like to try

but then I don't know where to begin

I see there are many books on 'theatre' at the book stores

and I've been wondering what to buy

Then I decided to buy part 1 & 2 of 'An Actor's Craft'

Konstantin Stanislavsky

I don't claim to know it that well

but I still remember it's a big thick volume

The so-called actor's craft

is actually one's own experience

Put simply, your daily life has to be rich with experiences

So I think the way one grows up is

crucial to being an actor

Is that why you slept with me?

It's because I like you

Oh, am I in love?

I have a woman's appeal, right?

Sure

As long as I could be a star or writer

as long as I am so lucky

even if the world hates me

even if I am destitute

or am destroyed

I would get through

If I had bread in the penthouse

I am not satisfied with myself

If I have been played

because of my immaturity that's still okay

On the other hand I will pursue what I want

Fame

Give me renowned fame

All is dark before me

Are you an actor?

I am an apprentice

You practise here each morning?

Why do you ask?

I want to applaud you again

C'mon, don't tease me

I guess that's it

Such hard work...

- Class is over... - Let's go...

Goodbye

Goodbye

- Class is over... - Hurry...

- Let's go... - Hurry...

Goodbye, let's go

What's the matter?

The testing script is in the office

those who are auditioning could copy it

Alright

Good morning

Good morning

- What are you doing? - Let me wipe the sweat off

You're back

Yes

- When did you arrive? - Yesterday

Welcome back. How was your trip?

Everything has changed

How was Dustin Hoffman in Death of a Salesman?

I wonder why he didn't get the Tony Award

It's now in London

Nothing like this. I did it for the one I love

Women's talk. Any woman would do this

Mom, don't die

Toshie says thank you

and then dies

Mother, mother

Mako embraces Toshie as she cries

I didn't kill grandpa

This has been decided by both of us

Mom, don't die

Mako cries

the music grows louder and the curtain comes down

It's been hard work

It's a nice role

as long as you get the chance

you'll be a star

Mako is still a virgin

That means Shizuka is the best to play this role

Nonsense

It's not that easy being an actor

Precisely, acting is not that easy but

- at least it's easier as one acts it out - No way

A virgin might not be able to act like she's had sexual experience

but it does work the other way round

It's better to get someone with experience

To ask a baby to act as a grown up is difficult

but an adult could mimic a baby

It's not mimicking, it's acting

This is a duel between Kaori and Shizuka

I'm sure it's Kaori

Why? How would you know if you haven't tried

Give me a cigarette

What a comforting breeze

I really don't want to lose to Kaori

Forget what you said

You mean I am hopeless

On the contrary, that role is for a virgin

What about me?

I am pregnant

Is it by someone in the troupe?

My high school classmate

Does he know?

Not yet

If the audition is successful

I'll get rid of the baby; the role is worth it

If not you'll be a mother

No one knows yet

Stand where grandpa fell

Sorry to call you out on your leave

I'd like you to take a look

At what?

Tomorrow's the audition

I want you to correct my mistakes

Forget about that kind of role

It's not the kind

of role to be treated with respect

But it's a rare opportunity

I don't care what role or drama it is

as long as I have the chance to act on stage

Is there a lot of shouting in this play?

Yes

You can go to the restaurant we went last time

to rehearse, you can shout there

You should walk like this

How about this?

2 Steps

It's okay, I lose

Grandpa is awesome

I'll play again with you next time

I killed

I killed Grandpa

I killed

I killed Grandpa

I killed

I killed... I killed grandpa

I killed grandpa

What play is it this time?

We meet again

I am Moriguchi Akio, 26; and you?

Why should I tell you my name?

What's the big deal?

Besides, I've already introduced myself

Mita Shizuka, 20 years old

I was born on the 26th of January, 1958

I am a Aquarian

I graduated from Niigata High school

I have a lot of experience and am a real estate agent

I live in Chofu, Tokyo

Number 6, the Rose Building

My hometown is in Yuzawa City

in South Uonuma, Niigata

I am Japanese, single

How about your salary...

I earn about 150,000 annually

my hobby is play acting

Is this clear enough?

Shizuka, what about your hometown?

Don't address me by name directly

I am not your woman

May I know where you are from?

Can't you see I am from Tokyo?

Can't judge

Sorry, I have an audition tomorrow

that's all I have on my mind

I have no time for you

My house is close by, please go

It's a few minutes' walk from the station

The kitchen is about the size of a 6 by 4 tatami

There's no bathroom

The rent is � 35,000 with 2 months' commission

Down payment is 1 month's rent and the management fee is � 1000

The 2nd floor faces south, has good lighting

I wish your audition every success

I killed

I killed grandpa

Goodbye

I killed... I killed my grandpa

He says Mako will graduate soon

it's time to consider marriage

Yes, mom

No, I can't be your stand-in

Mom

- Mom... - Don't

- Mom... - I killed grandpa

Suddenly I feel I can't go on living

I must die at once

Take the knife out of grandpa's body like this

I closed my eyes and cut my wrist like this

at this moment I heard mother's voice

Then I...

thought I wanted to see mother once before I die

Mother

End it here

Thanks

The tea is ready

Sorry, call the ambulance, quickly

What's the matter?

What happened? What's the matter with you?

The doctor said the baby is okay

This is great

The doctor said you shouldn't dance

or you'll have a miscarriage

Of all times to be painful during the audition

what a troublesome kid

and he stays in me and wouldn't leave

I am determined to give birth to him

and change his character

I have the answer, I'll marry

Finally

We must issue the schedule for Tragedy of W

The first show will be in Osaka

May it please Mr. Abe to announce the actors' list

Before that

let me explain

the requirements of the play and the meaning of its title

The letter W has two meanings

W stands for Wazizuke family

as well as for women

This is a tragedy of Wazizuke family

It is also a women's tragedy of love

And the players?

Don't play your part

in the usual mystery drama style

I hope the acting would be more humanistic

Right

Let me announce the players now

Good

Chairman of Wazizuke Pharmaceutical, Wazizuke Yohei

will be played by Mr Sashima Juukichi

Thank you

Wife Mine is played by Miss Chieko

It's our honour

Yohei's niece Toshie

will be played by Miss Hatori

Her second husband Wazizuke Michihiko

will be played by Mr Mineda

The Chairman's nephew

will be played by Sui Yuan Kin

Yohei's brother, Shigeru

will be played by Kaichi

The Chairman's doctor will be played by

Shirota Kouji

Mako's English tutor

will be played by Otari Mitsue

Nakazato Ukyou will be played by Godai Jun

The butler, to be played by Hayashi

Toshie's daughter Mako

will be played by Kikuchi

further to the audition

This is incredible

I will do my best

The young maid will be played by Mita Shizuka

Yes

You'll also be the prompter and backstage girl

It'll be my privilege

That's the list, please do your best

You're back

It's for you

What is this?

You had a successful audition?

To celebrate your becoming a star

Stop fussing

I didn't pass the audition

why did you think I did?

You know nothing about play acting

Don't presume, alright?

You are mocking me

saying your interest is acting

The acting world is not as easy as you think

I play the role of a maid and simply say

sorry to disturb you after the curtains go down

so this is all the costume I need

You understand?

You don't understand

I have been thinking if I should get roses

but I was right not to get them

Sorry

Let's go for a drink

Right, let's get drunk

Be alert

Before entering the troupe

I have not spoken to anyone at the top of my voice

it's the same at roll call when I was a kid

I always said 'present' in a soft voice

Like this

I see

I am not cutout for acting

But you want to be an actor?

I hate what you say

I am a star

Sorry

Sorry

Sorry

I must excuse myself

- I must wash up - Okay

Sorry, wait

- Please draw the curtains for me - Okay

Right

Let me do it

I said I'll do it, go and take a seat

What are you laughing at?

What's so funny?

You two are real close

Please, even there's a limit to joking

Sorry

Am I really that ugly?

At least you're not a great beauty

I don't need you to tell me

I also have a mirror at home

But you looks cute

that's why I like you

Then I am the loveable type

You look like any ordinary girl

you are a bit out of your depth

if you want to be a star

You mean you don't recommend that I be a star

I didn't say that

I am no beauty and not the loveable type

so what am I?!

You belong to those who have great acting skills

You dare say that to someone who didn't pass an audition

Akio

Help me

I tell you

I also have a friend who's an actor

The guy's best friend

also happens to be his strongest rival

he suffered an accident riding on his motorbike

and was taken to the hospital

Are you listening at all?

Yes

They were with a theatre troupe

when the accident happened

Just at a time when they were at the height of their careers

Many TV and movie makers wanted them

My friend was really in the limelight

and had it made

However on the other hand

the other one in the hospital with flowers all around him

was down in doldrums

Every time when my friend visited him

he would ask, 'do you have a bag? '

Take some home if you do'

He would fill the bag with food

from visitors

and also reminded his friend to bring a larger bag next time

I told you this would be boring

Continue

So he brought a bigger bag

At that time his friend's parents

and colleagues came

and his friend had a tube in his nose

It appeared he was in pain

After a few hours he died

My friend rushed out of the hospital

and shouted 'damn'

How could it be like this?

It's not fair

Then he returned to the room

and found his friend's bed was gone

He cried

but something inside him

scared him

and he was shocked

He realised the way he held his fist was not aesthetic

though the way he cried, moved his audience

The way he felt about his friend's death

could be better used to improve the way he acted

Never mind that guy - he just wanted to have a good cry

But his other self

was observing him and mocking him;

For, while everyone was grieving for his friend

I think my friend was acting

and his grief did not come from his heart

he was a bit of a hypocrite

and not sincere at all

I empathies with that

and since then my other self frequently appeared

whenever I was bathing or dining

even when I was having sex

and certainly when I was acting

That chap didn't know

how to forget everything

and act according to his instincts

Do you know what happened to him in the end?

He didn't want to be an actor anymore

We're here

Here?

You said it's okay as long as we reach our home

You mentioned a foreign name last time

The Rose building

The Rose building

I thought it was a tall building

Well, I didn't choose the name

Please come in

What would you like to drink?

Let me sleep

It's painful

Would you like to wear my shirt as pajama?

It's so convenient

Is it really good?

Are you drunk?

When you become sober, you'll regret it

Is it because you failed your audition

that you want to ruin yourself?

You don't care who is this guy, right?

The when you wake up in the morning

you'll ask, where is this place, who are you etc.

I don't think it'll be like that

Jerk

Is it really okay?

Can I really?

When you finish rehearsing

could you come back here please?

Why?

To have a meal together

Why?

Why?

Because I like you

Also...

We had sex?

In fact, this is not my first time

You should know that

I already had someone I like

Then... why are you with me?

I just wanted to sleep with you

I'm going

Thanks for having me for the night

When would we see other again?

I don't know

Take the umbrella, it's raining

No need, I won't have the chance to return it

Just throw it away if you don't need it anymore

Isn't any good getting soaked in the rain, take it

We'll rehearse our lines now

Ready

Right

Good morning

Good morning

Good morning

Good morning everyone...

Good morning

Good morning

Good morning

Under the bedroom on the second floor there's a wider staircase

There's a fire place upstairs

On the sofa and chairs

Michihiko, Shigeru, Masaki, Takuo

and Mine as well

were enjoying tea and cake

Downstairs

Toshie is standing there with two maids

It's been a tough year

See you in Tokyo after the new year

Right, see you

Goodbye

Ichijou Haruo descended the stairs

Teacher, sit here

How's Mako's thesis?

It's about the English author Virginia Woolf

The thesis on Mrs. Dalloway

is not bad

Where is Mako?

Grandpa asked to see her in his room to discuss something

I'll call her now

Toshie goes up the stairs

Mako, the tea is ready

Mako rushed out from Yohei's room

holding a blood stained knife in her right hand

while her left wrist was dripping blood

What happened to you, Mako?

I killed... I killed my grandpa

I killed grandpa

Right

You've been busy

up to now

I am glad you agree to do this

Could you spare the time?

That's it then

I'll be at the Oriental hotel in Osaka

He suddenly grabbed me

Mako was fond of grandpa, right?

Is that's the case

it's great... stop

I think I know

So grandpa wanted to rape Mako

The lines are read with much emotion

keep it up

Not bad

What an effort

She's drunk

I'll be better than her one day

Keep practicing

No, we can't let the police take Mako

Can't the doctor use sickness as the natural cause of death

I can't do this

but there's a way

The important thing right now is to let Mako move to Tokyo

The murder could occur after her return

She needn't get involved after

she returns to Tokyo

How do we inform the police?

We could only set the murder up as being committed by an outsider

claiming he died during the struggle in attempted robbery

Right, that's it

The rehearsal for the morning ends here

You are not allowed to read the script in this afternoon's rehearsal

You have to memorize your lines

- So tired - Yes

When have you become my brother?

What happens if my family thinks you're my man?

An upcoming star should avoid such gossip

If that's the case, I won't come, and that should do it, right?

I have come especially to bring you lunch

It's assorted lunch box from Tokiwaya

Tastes good, there's tea too

There's tea inside, it's okay

Thanks for the lunch box

Shizuka

Who would do something like that?

The baked cream rice and soup

were brought from Konantei.

now the food is found in his stomach

that means...

Stupid

This is a set up

just explain plainly

Don't pause as you speak

- Speed it up - Yes

- Let's begin - Yes

Doctor, what do you intend to do?

I'll use this

What an effort

Goodbye, thanks for your efforts

Goodbye

- I'm going - Goodbye

- Get in the car - Goodbye

Get in the car

I'll take you back

Let me take public transport

What's the matter?

So she likes you

You've your own family, right?

You're playing her?

I have no wife and children

Could you be single?

That's right

Let's fight

I have no reason to do that

I want to beat you up good

Stop behaving like this

I think you'd better go with him

I don't like to be hurt

Very sorry

You'd better disappear quickly

Did you see that?

To him you're just another girl

Of course I realise that

I don't care if that's the way it is

So leave me alone, okay?

We don't think it's an outside job

but someone inside killed him

Simply put...

everyone present in the residence that night

is a possible suspect

If no one left

after the murder

then we would lose our lead

Luckily there's a girl in Tokyo...

Shut up

I have memorized it

I only paused to create the mood

Are you serious about the rehearsal?

Let me play my role properly

Sorry

Right... once again

Everyone's using it

It's been washed

Women again, sorry

Since you know the time

Look real nice in a bath robe

Sorry about last time

I was badly scolded by Godai

He paused intentionally to create mood yet I prompted him

I really wanted to help him

but he doesn't need help

You like him

He... he's my first man

so I am trying hard to like him

Not a bad way to start a relationship

It doesn't seem to work

Is it my fault?

Nothing one could do about it

I asked him to sleep with me

- Similar to that time with you - No

I really wanted to sleep with you

Thanks

Right

Where's your friend who gave up acting?

That friend you told me about

Although he quit acting

he fell in love with an actress

So I gave up too

What about the maid's role?

There are many substitutes

Sorry to have let you wait

After you see the house

I'm sure you'll like it

What house is this?

First and second floors are rented out separately

It's a wooden house made 20 years ago

There's a bathroom and toilet

the rent is � 65,000

It's not only cheap

but unbelievably cheap

The lucky bit is that the rental is for the second floor

Why are you bringing me here to view the house?

Just take a look while you're here

Please go in

It was rented out to foreigners

It's become a suite

The bed could be placed here

it's a great feeling

I see

but I don't have that much money

besides, I have no plans to move

You only need to pay what you're paying for rent now

I'll pay the balance

What do you mean?

Shall we live together here?

You and me?

We could sleep in separate rooms

we'll use a curtain to separate us

I promise

I'll not intrude into your area

It makes economic sense

to share the unit

and the food, electricity and gas

Come and look

Isn't it spacious?

Great huh?

Who's going to do the cooking?

While you are still an actor, I'll do the cooking

No problem

What do you mean while I am still an actor?

Sorry to have to say that

What are you going to do if you don't get famous?

I ponder over that almost everyday

Maybe I am not that talented

Wait until you are convinced

then you'll marry me

Who knows when that is going to be!

What if I become famous

I don't want to be a gigolo

If this is the case, I'll be too pathetic

I'll send you a bunch of flowers backstage

as a goodbye gift

It must be very beautiful here at night

Everybody

Yohei died before 1:30am

If by some kind of trick

Yohei was made to eat baked rice

this means the alibi cannot be established

It's obvious that you've made this murder

appear to be an outside job

Miss Mako,

are you the one who killed Yohei?

- Speak - Never mind

You are so mean

to point against the weakest person

This has nothing to do with Mako

So what about this wound?

It's obvious that it's been cut by a knife

No, no

Mako is innocent

She didn't do anything

Never mind, mother

Everybody, it's alright

Mako

I've killed grandpa

I've killed grandpa

I'll take the costumes

Thank you

Can you take them to the laundry?

- Been sweating? - Yes

You've had a hard day

- Yes - Feedback is good

Thank you

Thank you for your hard work

Thank you

Thank you for all your hard work

It's a nice show, thank you

Stop it

Thank you for your hard work

Thank you

How's my acting today

especially the last scene?

I'm sorry

I've been busy prompting backstage and didn't pay much attention

Really?

But I have confidence in myself

Can you take them for me?

Never mind, mother

Everyone, it's alright

I've killed grandpa

I've killed grandpa

- Mita - Yes

Take this and have a good meal

No, thank you

You've handled very well the matters backstage

Just a small token of thanks

Thank you

What you've done just now

I used to do it quite often

Go and have a drink

No, you just go ahead

Really?

Thanks

Thanks

I'm sorry to have disturbed you

There's grilled fish over there, try it

I'm sorry to disturb you

Goodnight

Mita, come over

Come over

Yes

I'm sorry, goodnight

Don't go

No, excuse me

Don't worry

He's dead

He's dead, don't worry

Eyes were closed

His heart was not well

and I've been careful

He was on top of me, he cried out and suddenly became quite heavy

He didn't move so I thought he was asleep

but when I realized it

his heart had stopped beating

and he didn't breathe either

He was already dead

Really dead?

Why didn't you call an ambulance?

Didn't you see him?

He is Douhara of the Oriental company

When I was your age he supported my shows

After that

He was also the first one to bring me to Broadway

When I got the award as a rising star

he bought me an MG

which made me hurry to get a driver's license

My first abortion was because of him

I cried and said I wanted it

He said go ahead if

I didn't want to be a star

He introduced to me French escargots and liver pate

but I didn't enjoy all that then

Instead, I only yearned for a silk sleeping gown

That's also my dream

He bought me three

on my 22nd birthday

Help me

Help me, will you?

Help him into his clothes

What happened next?

That's why, whether it's me or him

it's a pool of scandals

I needed to get him away from this room

How could it be like this?

Miss Hatori loves him a lot, correct?

In that case why be afraid of causing a scandal?

You two are in love

He is a married man

How could this be?

he should get a divorce and be with you

That's right, he proposed to me when he was 30

but I turned him down

Why?

I was passionate about acting

I love this job

I could be a loving or

a cruel wife on stage

He should be residing at the Tezukayama Hotel

I won't tell anyone

Shizuka, wait

I beg you

Please help me

I beg you

I can't help you in any way

I can't transport him to the hotel

Shizuka, come here for a moment

let's talk, okay?

Let's talk it over

Come and sit down

Sit here

Come

You do drink, don't you?

Here

This would cause a scandal

If I were an apprentice

or a new comer it'd be okay

because the media would sympathize with me

Life as an apprentice isn't easy

Even if one has talent

one needs the director's appreciation

to have the opportunity to act

and one needs many people to buy the tickets

otherwise how could there be a chance to act, right?

I could say it was Douhara who accosted me

that he wanted to support my show

then everyone will point at him

If I were you

I could do that

but I can't because I am famous

I am a star

Everyone has been trying to destroy me

I can't do it

I can't do it

I am finished

I would become an ordinary woman

I don't know what to do

I beg you

could you pretend he died in your room?

My room?

Yes, you want to be Mako?

I'll let you have the role, alright?

I promise you, believe me

Right, we could use this scandal

I'll be forever grateful

Can't you see yet?

Why didn't you pass the audition?

You like the role of the maid?

This is your chance

Move him to your room

Then call the concierge

and put on a show

Can I do it?

Of course

You're an actor, right?

Aren't you?

Actor?

Once

Twice

The music begins

The bell stops

The curtain rises

Right

Hey

My guest suddenly felt ill

and passed out

please call an ambulance quickly

Hurry

Well, what do you think?

We arrive at the consensus that Shizuka should bow out

to be replaced by Akiko

We are not a TV station

I don't think we should replace actors because of a scandal

But she has been summoned to the police station for investigation

No, not investigation

Only to recapitulate what happened

Since it's been determined that the victim died of a natural cause

she has no legal responsibility

Sorry

Go ahead

There's no need for discussion

let's put it to a vote

By the way

she suffered a miscarriage during the audition last time

girls are promiscuous these days

They are too focused on love relationships

Just fire her

I object

We are not moralists

what has one's private life to do with acting?

If one is not discreet she has no right to be on stage

Then I want to ask you all

who has the right to be on stage?

I guess none of you

For the subsistence of the troupe, Miss Chieko

acted her favourite plays

but she wasn't paid;

However she couldn't get a job which would stop her from acting

Under such circumstances

wouldn't you pander yourself to make a living?

That's what I did

The fact that I could be on stage today

and receive lots of bouquets

might really be attributed to those men

and those who bought tickets to support me

There are also those who have bought me clothes

wined and dined me

paid for my rent

It's just that...

it's just that up to now no one has died because of me

This kid is like me

she's me 22 years ago

We are all the same

going our ways to enable ourselves to continue acting till this day

Miss Chieko

didn't you do this sort of thing to be able to stay in acting?

Deep in the corner of our hearts...

no, I should say in our heart of hearts

we tell ourselves we did all this to be able to act

I...

If you want to replace her

then replace me too

Sorry for the trouble

What happened?

Hey, Anbe

what happened to you?

Let me go

Where do you want to go?

Turn myself in

Turn yourself in?

Why are saying this all of a sudden?

The one who killed grandpa

is me

Mako, she...

took the blame for me

Her fragile soul

suffered much for that

The murderer is...

the murderer is me

I am the murderer

I want to turn myself in

at the police station

Keep calm

Stay cool

Unfortunately this is the only way to save Mako

Please let me go

I beg you

What's the good

of turning yourself in now?

Poor Mako

Don't worry

She is innocent

Really?

Just think

she is an innocent victim

The court and the media

will sympathize with her

What an effort!

Please, I can stand it no longer

just replace the girl

Look at the marks on my fingers

When she cries 'mother'

and tugs at me

my hands are very painful

Sorry, I'll be more careful from tomorrow

She said she'll improve tomorrow

Don't be angry

I didn't mean that

The problem is with acting skills

She doesn't know what's real and what is not

It's good to become the part one plays

but if she continues like this I'll go nuts

- Kikuchi - Yes

How could you actually cry each day?

Just think that the dog I love most is dead

and tears would fall

It has nothing to do with Tragedy of W

Alright, no need to say that;

besides, it doesn't matter how much you cry

no one would see except those in the first row

Did you know the audience at the back can't see?

Sorry

As long as the role of Mako is not replaced

I'll bow out of Tokyo's performance

I can't go on

Did you hear that?

I am truly sorry

You'll surely be asked a lot about Mr. Douhara

at the press conference

You could only tell the truth

Yes

Here they are

This way... look at the camera please

Sorry to have kept you waiting

Please lift your head

I must clarify the issue of replacing one role for the Tragedy of W

Due to illness

Kikuchi who plays Mako

will be replaced by Shizuka in the Tokyo show

I hope you'll give your support

I guess you want to gain publicity

for this play by using the scandal

What scandal?

You media like nothing better than chaos

What chaos?

We just want to know

why use Mita who has caused a scandal

There are many other apprentices

It's because she is very good

As a director

as long as an actor answers my requirements

and gives a good performance

nothing else matters

Isn't that irresponsible?

Miss Mita, how did Mr. Douhara die?

Was it during sex?

Miss Mita, when and how

did you meet Mr. Douhara?

Just about a year ago

I read from magazines he is

very interested in drama and culture

and it was at that time

when we were preparing for performance

that I boldly approached him

never expecting he'd support me

- It was at that time... - That means

Mr. Douhara is your provider?

What do you mean?

Such as how much does he pay you each month?

That is to say... you are his mistress

No

I never accepted money from him

He only bought tickets

or bought me clothes

- or bought me meals - Miss Mita

did he give you pocket money regularly?

Once

Twice

This is what a provider means

No, I...

I loved him very much

How could you?

There's a vast age difference between you

could you really love someone who is your father's age?

I fell in love with him

Did the thought of marriage ever arise?

No

A 20 year old girl would want to marry someone she loves

That's only natural

Are you like that?

He has a wife

Didn't you insist for his divorce?

Have you never thought about it?

No

This would be cruel to his wife

But... he is a busy man

and I am an apprentice who needed

to practice acting and dancing

we met occasionally

Being together a few hours was enough for me

She's really his mistress... all that talk

You can say

what you like

or say I am the lover

Regardless

what you say about my relationship with him

doesn't affect me

I can't help it

But

I really loved him

If it's Dutch treat

then the clothes have to be returned to him too

There's no time for other work

and there simply isn't enough money for sustenance

but had I not received his money

would you then admit

this was a love affair?

However

once when we went to the movies

using my money to buy fruit juice and hamburger

he ate heartily

That's it for now, folks

Thank you

Don't go

I said stop

Let me go

What's up?

I saw it on TV

What happened?

Don't sulk

Sorry

Apology is no use

I have nothing to explain

Explain?

Lie or whatever

explain to me

I can't

You are low down and dirty

- You hate me - Damn

Don't slap me in the face

don't forget I am a star

I don't like stars

I want that someone who dreams

innocently of being a star

But I am a star

who has already given up acting

Why do I fall for someone who loves acting?

So you are your own friend

The spectacles are okay

but you don't look good in them

You must come to my performance

It's a must

Would you like to come to my place in the evening?

No

Why?

I am in mourning

Mourning?

You are referring to Douhara

He replaced you with a younger girl long ago

He died on me

When I watched the press conference on TV

I felt disgusted

That girl really took him away

If I were younger

and cried at the conference

I would have cried in the limelight

That... is to say

after I moved him to the girl's room

I cried aloud alone

I said I was sorry

and said goodbye to him

Then I cried aloud alone

What a problem

so this is what it's about

That girl was willing to help you

It was her own choice

I didn't force her

She made the decision herself

You made her agree

it was like dangling a carrot in front of a horse

and she couldn't resist it

An actor would do anything just to get on stage

You're right

Let me ask you

What should Kikuchi who has been replaced say?

You and Mita destroyed her

To get ahead someone must disappear

Rise and fall

I would not let myself fall

Miss Hatori, it's your turn

would you prepare to go on stage?

Just do as you did during rehearsal

No problem, you can do it

I am frightened

I might spoil the whole thing

I can't do it

Listen

how much have you sacrificed for today

When I first went on stage

I was so frightened and caused my periods to come

but I continued to act and paid no attention to it

The music will end soon

It's too late

Time for the opening

An actress

either makes it or doesn't

understand?

Thank you

Right, it's okay

Such a bother!

See you in Tokyo after the new year

- See you - Thanks

Goodbye

Teacher, please sit here

How's Mako's thesis?

It's about the English author Virginia Wolf

The thesis on Mrs. Dalloway

is not bad

Where is Mako?

Grandpa asked to see her in his room

to discuss something

I'll call her now

Mako, tea is ready

Mako

What happened to you, Mako?

I killed grandpa

One ticket please

The show almost over

- No problem - Okay

Thanks

Never guessed

grandpa would have done such kind of a thing

He must have lost his mind

So I picked up the knife

and told grandpa that I'll kill myself if he kept going

Then I put the knife on my neck

He suddenly grabbed me

I stabbed his chest by mistake

Mother

Mako

I could only discuss with you

as I trust no one else

What do you think I should do?

Mako

what should I do?

Mother, I killed him

I killed grandpa

he tried to rape me so I killed him

That's the way it is

No, I cannot lose you

because... I killed him

No way

It's alright, mom

If grandpa wanted to molest me

I would have done the same thing

I killed him

I killed him

Mako

Mom, go on

No

You can't be like this

You can't

It's alright

If you are caught by the police

dad would be very sad

Go quickly

Mako

Mako

I am sorry

I am a murderer

Mako, the tea is ready

Mako

What happened to you?

I killed grandpa

I... killed grandpa

Shizuka, great acting

Way to go

Very good

Move faster

Okay

This is great

So that's it

This is an interesting theory

And then?

Is this all you want to say?

No

What follows is what I really want to say

Remember what the police said

about the terms regarding the loss of inheritance

There's one person who could inherit the estate

However if the murderer is the spouse

or a direct relative, then that person

will lose the right

That is to say, Mako's direct relation

who is her aunty

will have no right to the inheritance

When I discovered this additional clause

I immediately thought of you

Your research focuses on genetics

and the quicker the chairman who opposes your research dies

the quicker aunt would inherit the estate

Since it'll be aunt's estate

it'll be as good as yours

You are the murderer?

You gave the murder weapon to aunt

who in turn gave it to Mako

Wasn't that the way it happened?

You saw through me

Unfortunately there's only the two of us

I

Even if you killed me it'd be useless

My dear

So you

lied the other day

Honey

Tell me

Tell me the truth

Tell me you were careless

tell me it was an accident

Wasn't it?

It's done

Good

So it was a premeditated murder

Way to go

I never work without a plan

it's all planned

including marrying you

It's all part of the plan

Really?

By the way

I really fell for you

Husband, just once

hold me again please?

So far so good

Only the last scene remains, way to go

Yes

On with the show

Yes

Mother

Mako

Sorry

Mom, don't

Mako

This is my only way

Mother

don't die

Mako

Sorry

You must have suffered

It's my fault

It's my fault

Can't blame me

I did it for the one I love

Any woman

would have done it

Mom

don't die

Thanks

Mom

I killed grandpa

We have an agreement

why do you have to die?

Mother

Mother

- It's great - Shizuka

The final bow is also part of the play

Get up

Thank the audience

and get lots of publicity

She's coming

Congratulations...

Congratulations...

You must want Mr. Douhara

to watch your debut

and how you acted, right?

Isn't that so?

Would you tell him of your success

at his grave?

Miss Mita, Shizuka, give us your comments

I know it all

Douhara didn't die on your bed

He died on Miss Kakeru's bed

She requested you to stand in for her

the prize is for playing Mako

Then the two of you moved the body to your room

You promised to be Miss Kakeru's stand-in to get my role

I won't forgive you

I will kill you

I will kill you

Stop

Make way...

I promised you

Promised me?

I said as soon as you became famous I'll send you flowers

and say goodbye to you

Congratulations

Akio

We are even

You are also a stand-in

For your own interest

So this time...

Excuse me...

Sorry

I still have one place to go to

but in a different direction

This is the key

Contact me if you have problems

Right

Thanks

It's been a hard day

Sorry I didn't visit you at the hospital

I've been waiting for you

It's just a minor wound

I couldn't stay longer even if I wanted to

You've got a tenant?

I've been wanting to keep this place

No worries, I'll get a better place

So...

I beg you

don't say something like let's make a new start

I am injured all over

if you said something like that

I'll cry in your bosom

Let's do it this way then

throw yourself into my bosom

I want to

but I can't

Why?

I fear

I might be even worse

I must lead a good life

I can't survive just by the stage

An ignorant girl who dreams of becoming a star

finally realises this

That's' why I say

I want to make a new start by my own efforts

You want to continue acting?

You gave up acting because

you detest your other self?

I feel

though my other self is troublesome

I still want to go on with her

I take your leave

This is our last scene?

My other self keeps telling me I shouldn't cry

under such circumstances, it's better to part with a smile

I'm leaving