Original subtitles

I missed you guys.

My beautiful waves!

What are you making for dinner tonight?

Minato?

She's back.

You know that girl?

That's my hero, out there.

RIDE YOUR WAVE

Hello?

MUKAIMIZU LANDSCAPING Hello, Mom?

Hinako? Did you tidy your room?

What? Yeah, sure.

Are you eating properly?

I made omelet with rice.

So did I. Your brother said that's what he wanted for dinner.

How's university going?

I haven't started yet, mum!

I still don't know why you chose oceanography.

I like the sea.

Are you sure you'll be able to keep up?

Don't worry, I'll be fine! I'll call you back, okay?

Okay, then. Speak soon.

Oww.

I hope I'm right about all this...

Deploy the second hose!

Yes, sir!

Direct attack!

–Put your back into it, Kawamura! –Yes, sir.

Spray pattern!

Straight stream!

Increase the water pressure!

Maximum pressure!

Spray pattern!

Straight stream!

Hey, what are you doing? Pick it up!

Cut it!

Kawamura!

–I'm really sorry. Are you okay? –Practice is over!

–Pack it up! –It's fine, I've got my swimsuit on.

Here, have this towel. It's clean.

Don't worry, I'm fine.

Okay. Thank you.

Don't worry about returning it.

My family hands them out every year as New Year's gifts. You can have that one.

Actually, I'm a bit lost.

Where are you headed?

–I'm trying to get home. –Oh, right...

I've just moved to the area.

Do you know the address?

I know the name of the building!

–It's called Sunrise Katamiya. –Oh!

The block next to the building site?

That's the one.

How come you know it? That's impressive.

Kawamura. Are you going to show her the way, or what?

I'm sorry, I'd really like to but I'm on duty, right now.

Don't worry. If you could just point me in the right direction.

If you just go straight on,

take a right at the white apartment block, and take the second left after that.

You'll see the school, after which you'll have to take the next right.

Right, left, the school and right again.

–Kawamura, put the hose away! –I'm coming.

See ya!

Take care.

Don't get lost, hero lady!

Right.

Left.

School!

Where am I now?

Huh? Wait, what?

Gimme a break, man...

–Go, go! –Woo! Awesome!

Go, go, go!

Fire! It's going up in flames!

There's a fire!

–Fire! –Get outta there!

A fire's started at 43rd street, Katamiya. It's spread to the neighboring building.

Protective clothing on.

–Boots on. –It's the block your hero lives in!

–Bunker pants on! –Collar on!

Boots on!

–Coat on! –Collar on!

Safety belt on. Fittings on.

Someone set off a bunch of professional fireworks.

Err... my phone!

Ahh, my purse!

Start it up!

Ignition point on the 6th floor staircase.

Draw-off water from the 5th floor hydrant!

–Hoses 2 and 3 get up there! –Yes, sir!

One, two. One, two.

One, two. One, two.

Ah! Hey, wait!

Do it!

We're carrying out a room number check, so make your way, please.

I forgot teddy!

The fire is being contained and residents have evacuated to the ground floor.

One woman from the 8th floor remains unsighted.

Once fires 2 and 3 are out, confirm the safety of the 8th floor resident!

Roger!

Help!

Someone's waving from the roof. Get up there!

Are you okay?

Are you alright?

I... erm...

Are you injured?

No, I'm okay.

Keep calm. We'll get you down from here.

Can I take my board, too?

Of course.

It's a bit tight, so please crouch down when you get on.

We've rescued a resident. Take us down, please.

–Check the 8th floor! –Okubo.

–Good job. –Hooyah!

Breaking and entering, and an unlicensed use of fireworks!

–You're safe now. –Thank you.

No, thank you.

Hinageshi! You're not supposed to take items on the cherry picker!

Sorry, sir.

Sorry. I got you in trouble.

That board must mean a lot to you.

I've been using it since I was a kid, so it's pretty beaten up.

I hope to see you again,

riding the waves.

I can see you from the rooftop.

–The one at the fire sta-- –Hinageshi! Time to go!

–See ya. –Say, umm...

How about, next time... If you like...

If you like, I could show you how to ride the waves.

Or, maybe you already know how?

–That's the way. –Looking good!

One more shot!

–Come on! –Show us what you've got!

–That's it! –Go on!

–You're so close. –Your feet. Lift your feet!

–Get 'em up. –You can do it!

Another shot!

–Bring your feet up! –Atta boy!

Give it another go! Come on!

One more time!

Keep a cool head!

Go on, go on! You can do it!

You can still do it! Nearly there!

Go on, go on! That's it!

You can still do it! Not far now!

Well done out there.

I'm not sure I'm cut out for this.

When you get knocked down, just get back up.

You say that like it's easy.

I might've gone down the wrong path.

Has Mr. Koba ever shown you his map?

He knows all the water systems and already learned all the shortcuts since he joined.

Getting that good is no mean feat.

Only those with enough grit to push on through can ever reach that level.

You're a strong guy. I'm sure you could do better than me.

–Later. –Minato...

You seem in a pretty good mood...

I'm off to ride some waves.

Was this a bit early for you?

Oh, no, not at all. I'm not sleepy in the slightest.

Huh? That's strange.

You can have a sleep until we get there.

All that tidying must have been a real pain.

I've just moved from the 8th floor to the 2nd.

It's perfect.

Those balconies are made of really flammable materials.

The flames went straight up from the bottom eating its way through them.

Take care in there.

Okay, I'll be careful.

Seriously, though...

They were setting off fireworks from a building site, right?

And you have to risk your lives even for morons like that...

I do wish people were a bit more careful.

Apparently sharing videos like that on the internet is the new in-thing.

I used to live around there, when I was a kid,

but we moved away when Dad took over the family business.

I always wanted to come back though,

so I applied for university here.

And what about you... um...

What?

I'm sorry. I still don't know how your name is read.

It's "Hinageshi".

You read it "Hinageshi"? "Minato Hinageshi"?

Just call me Minato. As long as you don't call me "Ko".

My surname is "Mukaimizu", by the way.

People always call me "Mukomizu", though.

In any case,

just remember to get to your ground floor quickly if a fire breaks out.

Is that a finless porpoise?

Spot on! And not a beluga whale.

I knew it! I thought you might like them. Even your car looks a bit like one.

I love them, too.

Don't they remind you of Q-Taro the ghost?

How about some music? Is there anything in particular you like?

Whatever you like.

In that case...

This song sure brings back memories!

They play it quite often since it was used in that film.

The water I see you looking out on

Shimmers ever so brilliantly in the light

And even as its colors change slowly

It keeps on glistening in the sun

So you bought yourself a board?

I thought it'd be the best way to improve quickly.

And I've always wanted

to drive with a board attached to my roof.

A full wetsuit in the height of summer...

Very cool! You'll pick it up in no time I'm sure.

Lift your head up,

now paddle, paddle, paddle!

Paddle, paddle, paddle, paddle! Now, pop up in one go!

Paddle, paddle!

Now, pop up!

Paddle, paddle, paddle!

Good. Now stand! Get your balance!

Are you okay?

In the afternoon...

I'll try harder...

–I'm going to brew some coffee. –Using that thing?

That smells so good.

I made a blend that would suit the sandwiches.

Freshly ground beans make the coffee bloom.

Why's that?

When you use a dripper and freshly ground beans, carbon dioxide is released.

Sounds complicated.

I'll get on with the egg sandwiches.

You're great at everything, aren't you...

Are you a superhero? Maybe Superman?

They look great!

I was thinking when you rescued me from those flames,

you're basically like a hero, aren't you, Hinageshi-san.

That's an exaggeration...

And you can call me Minato, you know.

I hope you'll let me use your first name, too.

WATCH OUT FOR KITES!!

He got my sandwich!

Paddle, paddle.

That's it. Now, stand up!

That's it! You're doing great!

WATER DRIP - PAPER DRIP NEL DRIP - FRENCH DRIP

I'm sorry.

I'm still rubbish, despite you coming with me somewhere easy.

The next wave is always just on the horizon, waiting to be caught.

And if we hadn't come here, I wouldn't have got to sit in this lovely cafe.

This place has been a favorite of mine for a while now.

Good to see they've got a few extinguishers.

Something tells me, Hinageshi...

Minato, that if ever I'm in trouble, you'll be there to save me.

I'll always be there for you. For sure.

We'd better get going.

Oh, okay.

I'll do it.

It's fine, really.

Hey, wait!

I'm so sorry!

Don't worry. It's okay.

It's an old hand-operated dumbwaiter...

You're from Tokyo?

Chiba, actually.

Oh, really?

A guy who used to work here has just opened a café there.

You should pop in sometime.

He's got slightly more modern equipment there than this old place.

I wouldn't mind running a café like this too, someday.

Sorry about getting all flustered back there.

I'd like to...

I'd like to ride the waves with you again. Well, I'm hardly riding them yet, but...

Maybe we could grab another coffee, together.

And even go for a ride somewhere else.

Eh? Err...

Sure.

The water I see you looking out on,

Shimmers ever so brilliantly in the light

And even as its colors change slowly,

Who's that?

It keeps on glistening in the sun

Yes, life will sometimes try and test you

The path will not always be clear

And all you do is stand there dumbfounded

But if you manage to push through the pain...

That's right The moment you open your eyes again,

Is the start of a brand new story

Just take one step forward and you will see

A path will open up in front of you

That leads where you promised each other

You would meet again

Yes, at times, there will be many tears

You'll find it hard to laugh and smile much at all

But just remember, that someday soon enough

Those tears will all be dried up

No two waves are ever the same,

Every one of them is different from the last

Take that chance right now to be brave,

Face your fears, and discover courage unsurpassed

That's right, More beautiful than imaginable

A dazzling, bright, brand new story

–That flower shop attendant is so cute! –He sure is.

Er, I'm just a customer.

Where have you come from?

We're on our way to watch the fireworks.

How about joining us? I had to ask...

I've already got plans, I'm afraid.

All those days we spent with each other

I could never forget even one

Every single memory

Still shining deep in our hearts

Now and forever

So, just keep your chin up and look straight ahead

I know there is courage inside of you

That's right, The moment you open your eyes again,

Is the start of a brand new story

Just take one step forward and you will see

A path will open up in front of you

That leads where you promised each other

You would meet again

One and two and...

My brand new story

Like this.

Now have a taste.

You're right, it's not too sweet, but tastes great.

You two are syrupy enough as it is.

Sorry about my sister, she's always a bit rude.

I'll thank you not to apologize for me.

She speaks her mind.

I think we'll get on fine.

Excuse me?

My friends all have sharp tongues and speak their mind.

Jun, the scorpion and Ai, the cobra.

What's with those nicknames?

In that case, Yoko can be a blue-ringed octopus.

An octopus?

It may be small, but its saliva contains vast amounts of venomous tetrodotoxin.

You sure are a fountain of knowledge, aren't you--

I'm leaving.

I just came because I was curious to see who you were dating,

and I've seen everything I need to see.

What's that supposed to mean?

That being in love makes you act all stupid!

This blue-ringed octopus is so full of venom she needs to go home. Bye.

See you soon, Yoko.

Soon?

I just developed resistance to octopus venom, so no sweat.

Hmph!

I'm glad you can stay cool like that, Hinako.

That attitude of hers doesn't help when it comes to making friends.

She'd been avoiding school for a while.

But she recently started going again.

Is that right?

I know she's a pain, but I'd like you guys to be friends.

No problem!

It's Mount Fuji! You can see Mount Fuji!

How pretty.

This is a message from Shota Namikoshi, to Mai Uchida.

Merry Christmas! Let's stay together forever.

Will you marry me?

–Isn't that wonderful. How lovely... –Really?

They read out big messages if you book a slot far enough in advance.

Do you wanna go up?

This message is going out to Yoshiko Kamiichi.

Thank you for everything, Mom.

Merry Christmas.

What a view! I wonder if we can see my house?

My, my...

Shall we write one, too?

What? Sure. What do you wanna write?

You still can't write my name can you, Hinako?

Of course I can!

Let's see it, then.

HINAKO MUKAIMIZU

And...

MINATO HINAGESHI

Your surname is too hard to write, Minato.

What're you going to do when it becomes your surname?

What?

Say...

What a queue for photos.

Very nice, you two. What a cute couple.

Great! Let's take one more, though.

–What a good one that was. –Hinako, over here. Come, see.

Another cute couple. Here we go. Get in close.

Your boyfriend sure looks strong. Smile and relax.

–The key to your heart... –One more big smile for the camera!

It's snowing!

I wish I didn't have to work tomorrow.

Who wants to work on Christmas day...

You know, after a good snowfall, you get these great big waves.

They say if you manage to catch one your wish will come true.

But, I've still never managed to do it.

That's amazing!

How d'you get it to look so perfect, like that?

The outside needs to be nicely cooked while keeping the inside soft and squishy.

Getting the egg to envelope the rice is all about keeping that softness.

See? Just like that.

–D'you wanna put it on the rice? –Yeah.

Don't rush it. You can still--

You're sure you don't mind having omelet with rice out here on Christmas day?

Yep. Omelet with rice was always a treat for me when I was a kid.

And I wanted it to be just the two of us.

–Can you eat with your left hand, though? –No sweat, I've been practicing.

I made sure I could eat while holding your hand.

I never want to let go of you whenever we're together.

How about we move in together, then? I'll leave my parents' place.

If you're gonna say stuff like that, you'd better mean it.

When's good for you, then?

Well, I haven't thought that far ahead yet.

Once I can ride those waves...

I feel like I rely on you all the time, these days.

But I hope I'll be able to find my feet on dry land too,

and finally find something I'm good at, like you.

You've got talent, Hinako. I'm sure you'll find something in no time.

I've never been especially good at anything.

You're kidding me, right?

I nearly drowned at sea, when I was a kid.

Even now, I still remember being saved that day.

I told myself I would become strong, but I failed at everything I attempted.

Then, one day I came across a sea turtle hatchling.

A sea turtle?

You see them on the beach.

You've never seen one?

SEA TURTLES LAY THEIR EGGS HERE.

Whoa! What are those?

Turtles?

Watching them march on towards the ocean with such resolve,

made me realize how I also needed to persevere.

So, I started going out on beach patrols with my grandpa.

That's when I started to see the path I wanted to follow.

I thought to myself that I wanted a job where I got to help people.

That's pretty awesome.

I have a hard enough time taking care of myself, let alone others.

I'm the one always getting help from others.

You seem to be able to just ride things out with ease.

Well, I still can't ride the ocean waves like you do.

Just think of the sea and the shore as being the same.

You paddle a bit and when you get tired, catch your breath, then paddle again.

You can think of me as your harbor.

Just call in whenever you need a break, or if you need me there.

How long will you be there for me, I wonder.

Ten, twenty years...

Even when you're old and grey.

Until you're able to ride those waves alone.

The water I see you looking out on

Shimmers ever so brilliantly in the light...

GONE SURFING

No way...

No fair, Minato. Who said you could go surfing without me!

Hinako...

Hinako!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SAVING TEDDY, YUKI YOSHIKAWA

Hello?

The number you have dialed is currently unavailable.

Please leave a message after the tone.

Hinako, are you there?

Are you alright?

Please call back when you're feeling up to it. I'll be waiting.

You had a missed call on the 16th, at 14:42.

Excuse me! You are in there, right? Please open the door!

Sorry for barging in on you suddenly.

So, you moved away from the sea in the end...

I thought I wouldn't have to look at the sea if I moved here.

These are some of the things my brother was keeping at the station.

D'you want anything from this box?

I'm sorry for bringing these over to you, without warning.

It must be painful for you.

Are you seriously crying in someone's house?

It's just... I never imagined I'd be

sent out on a search and rescue mission for Minato.

It's just like him, though...

Swimming out to help someone,

and losing his life in the process.

He didn't!

He died because I said you get the best waves after a heavy snowstorm.

Stop it. Saying that won't bring my brother back.

I'm so... sorry.

I'm sorry.

This is his mobile phone.

It's all yours. Bin it for all I care. Chuck it all out!

–Come on, Yoko... –It's what she should do!

This is my phone number, okay?

If you need me for anything, I'll be there.

Yoko!

Is that a finless porpoise?

This is an app that tracks surfing conditions.

That's so cool.

I'll install it on your phone, too, Hinako.

The number you have dialed

is currently unavailable.

Please leave a message after the tone.

Get somewhere with some signal, would you!

You said you'd be by my side forever, didn't you?

Minato?

Come on, you've gotta eat.

Here's some coffee, too.

Hey, now...

I know... everything you see reminds you of him, doesn't it.

–I'm sorry. –It's fine.

It's only normal.

You're being so nice to me, Jun, Ai...

When you always said that we were a sappy couple, lovey-dovey idiots,

and that all the normies out there could explode.

–Sorry... –That was pretty harsh.

–Is that... –...your boyfriend's?

It's locked though, so I can't see what's on it.

We always went out together,

so why'd he decide to go surfing on his own, out in the dark? I want to know.

So, this is a blue-ringed octopus...

–What date is your birthday, then? –February 3rd.

My brother never remembered my birthday, you know.

–When's the "sea day" holiday, again? –July 15th.

–And "Disaster Prevention Day"? –September 1st.

It's no-one I know's birthday. Nor the day of the fire, or our first day surfing...

It's none of the days I can think of.

How about asking Wasabi?

You met him, right?

The guy who brought you the box, Miss Mukomizu.

Mr. Kawamura?

And by the by, my name's Mukaimizu.

I'll ask him out for a coffee. He should be off today!

This is the place we came to before.

Their first branch opened in Chigasaki, apparently.

I wouldn't mind running a place like this too, someday.

–There are lots of ways to drink coffee. –I never knew...

I'm gonna have a strawberry soda!

Sorry for the wait.

–How did you manage that? –Are you okay?

–I'm sorry... –Stay there, I'll be back with towels.

I'm so sorry!

Wipe those tears. They'll dilute your coffee.

I'm sorry.

I never used to be such a cry baby.

–I've seen babies that cry less than you! –Yoko, come on.

Sorry about my sharp tongue.

It's okay... You wouldn't be you without it.

Hey, I know this track...

Shimmers ever so brilliantly in the light.

And even as its colors change slowly

It keeps on glistening in the sun

Minato?

Hinako?

I just saw... Minato.

What are you babbling about?

–Say! Are you alright in the head? –Hey...

Minato...

Listen up, alright?

Minato's not coming back! Can you hurry up and accept it?

The water I see you looking out on

Shimmers ever so brilliantly in the light

And even as its colors change slowly

It keeps on glistening in the sun

Yes, life will sometimes try and test you

The path will not always be clear to you

Why do I see him in the water...?

I wonder, if I sing that song...

The water I see you looking out on...

–Girls... –What?

Do I seem weird to you?

You mean weird looking, or weird in the head?

I shouldn't be seeing hallucinations, should I?

You're not on drugs, right?

That'd be really bad. You're already loopy enough as it is.

Nope. Not taking drugs.

But I can see him. I see Minato wherever there's water.

The water I see you looking out on!

–Shimmers brilliantly in... –Hey, hold up!

Minato!

See! He's looking at us doing the Shaka sign!

I think there really is something wrong with her...

Why don't you go back home for a while?

You should take it easy, Hinako.

HINAKO

There, there! Look up!

It's definitely Minato, I'm sure of it.

Are you a ghost? Does that mean you're in limbo?

Is it because you died at sea...

that you appear to me in water?

I'm not seriously trying to take a picture of a ghost, am I...?

The water I see you looking out on

Shimmers ever so brilliantly in the light

And even as its colors...

The water I see you looking out on

Shimmers ever so...

brilliantly in the light!

The water I see you looking out on

Minato!

Why though...?

I promised I'd always be there by your side when you needed me, didn't I?

Minato.

Hinako.

–This is a bit weird. –It sure is.

So, does this mean you couldn't pass on?

I guess maybe it does...

Did you leave anything unfinished?

It might be that my wish came true.

–You moved, didn't you? –Eh? Yeah.

You're not surfing?

The sea makes me feel too sad.

I'm sorry, that's my fault, isn't it?

No, I didn't mean...

Let's not waste time on sad stuff.

Seeing and speaking to you again is like a dream.

So, you'll come out from the water to see me when I sing that song, right?

I'm not too sure, myself.

But you can call on me whenever you need my help.

Yoko's doing well, by the way. Same for Wasabi.

Yeah, I saw them briefly.

Right...

It didn't seem like those two could see you, though.

Does that mean that I'm the only one that can?

As long as you can see me, then that's good enough.

I guess.

Oh, yeah...

Tell me your pin, please.

What're you going to get out of checking my phone, now?

I wanna know why...

Why you went out surfing alone, without saying anything.

Well...

I wanted to practice in secret and surprise you with how much I'd improved.

–Seriously? –I'm serious.

I don't remember teaching my girlfriend to check people's phones as she pleases.

No fair!

I'm soaked, so I'm going to jump in the bath, okay?

Don't go anywhere.

What's this? Am I living with Minato, then?

Are we shacking up? Or will we get married?

Hinako Hinageshi?

The water I see you looking out on

Shimmers ever so brilliantly in the light

Hey! You pervert!

Oh, sorry. But you did start singing...

Sorry. You just surprised me, is all.

I don't mind, really.

Are you okay?

That was a shock to the system.

I'm sorry.

Where d'you come from?

Umm... Chiba.

We're in Chiba. Who's this big guy?

Is something the matter?

I was just thinking how I can't hold your hand.

I can't help you like that guy did earlier, either.

–Wait up, is that jealousy I detect? –Of course not.

I'm not going to cheat, okay?

–You're the only one, Minato. –That's not what I meant.

I think this might be our first fight. Come on, cheer up for me.

–I want another one. –Look who's being greedy.

Do you forgive me now?

Nope.

I've got one more request.

Go on, then.

Take me to the sea.

I want to see you surfing again.

I'm sorry.

I should be the one to apologize.

I should've thought more about your feelings before asking that of you.

I used to live around here when I was a kid.

All I did was surf. I could ride the waves whenever I liked.

But now...

whether it's at sea or on shore,

I just don't know in which direction I should be paddling.

No matter how small the wave,

it contains the power built-up from traveling thousands of miles.

Right now, you're being pushed back by that power a little.

I'm just one of those many waves.

You have to prepare yourself for the next one, though.

Do you have to say sad stuff like that?

I only need you, Minato. I want to be with you forever.

I'll be there for you, Hinako. I'll support you however I can,

until you're able to ride the waves of life.

Please come in. Hey, what's up?

Your mum told me you started working here.

There's something I wanted to talk to you about.

Boss. I'm going on my break.

Here you go. On the house. So, what brings you out here?

It's fine.

–Just remember to always be yourself... –Yoko...

That's what my brother used to say, right? Buck up.

Well, I'm not here to talk about how I messed up at work or anything.

You're not?

It's about Hinako.

You don't say...

–She's acting strange. –No change there, then.

I've seen her talking to a bottle of water.

And walking hand-in-hand with Minato's old blow-up porpoise.

I think she's got it in her head that Minato is the water.

Have you been tailing her?

–Well, I was worried... –Why?

I'm not sure.

Minato would always look at her surfing from the roof of the station,

so, I started looking too and, well...

But, she's Minato's girlfriend, so...

I didn't mean to bring that up, though!

I'm just worried about Hinako is all. I can't help thinking about it.

Wasabi, you dope.

If you're worried about Hinako it's her you should be talking to.

Go tell her directly. Why're you coming to me with this?

You're in love with her, right?

I'll tell you now. Love makes people act stupid, you got that?

Boss. I'm coming off my break!

Sorry!

I've been meaning to return this to you for ages.

You're the fireman I met that day?

You hadn't realized, this whole time...?

Sorry. It's only a bit of water, though. No need for a towel.

You're here to buy flowers?

That's right.

Heave ho.

I hope she likes them.

Whoever it is you're giving them to.

It's someone who likes the sea, so I figured I'd go with white and blue.

–Although, maybe that's a bit cheesy. –Definitely not, that's a lovely idea.

Glad you think so.

–I don't see you with it, today. –What?

You've been taking it with you wherever you go, right?

The flask filled with water, I mean.

I'd better get back to work...

Or the blow-up porpoise.

How d'you know about that?

I noticed when you came to the station, and well, I saw you out and about with it...

But I didn't want to stop you.

It looked like you were talking to Minato as though he were in the flask...

Sorry, I tend to talk to myself.

–But-- –The flowers will wilt if you don't hurry.

Umm. These are for you, Hinako!

Weren't you buying them for someone else?

I've been watching you for a long time.

Do you think you could ever be with me?

Do you think I might be able to make you happy?

I want you to be happy, again.

Because I'm in love with you!

But, but... I...

I'm sorry!

The water I see you looking out on.

What's up, Hinako?

Wasabi just, he just...

What happened?

He just told me he loves me.

And what about you?

What about me? I love you, Minato.

I can't hold your hand, Hinako.

I can't hold you tight, or kiss you.

He's a good guy.

Minato...

He's straight as an arrow and has a gentle soul.

Why d'you say stuff like that?

I'm fine with things as they are.

I can see you when I sing, and even if we can't hold hands or hug,

you said you'd be by my side forever, right?

–That's enough for me! –Hinako, calm down!

You're talking to a toilet. People are going to start wondering about you.

I got into a bit of a tizzy...

Hinako, listen to me.

New waves will always keep coming in.

Not all of them will be good, and you'll want to let those pass.

But, if you stay with your head underwater

you'll never learn to ride the waves.

Hinako!

–We need a fire extinguisher! –Call the fire brigade!

There's been a crash!

The person in the little car's not coming out.

–There's nothing we can do. –But they're still inside.

–It's too dangerous! –Minato would...

Minato would go to their rescue!

–The water I see you looking out on. –Hinako...

–Shimmers ever so brilliantly in the light. –Hinako!

And even as its colors change slowly,

it keeps on glistening...

–Minato! –What's wrong...?

–I can't hear Minato's voice. –Hinako.

Minato!

–Minato, don't go! –Hinako.

Minato's turning into steam and leaving...

Hinako, please get a hold of yourself!

I don't want to say this, but Minato is gone!

–He's not a ghost. –You might not see him, Wasabi.

But I see him. He's in the water.

He appears whenever I sing out to him. I can see him...

You say he's not there, but it's not true!

Minato said he'd be there, forever!

I'm sure he loved you madly enough to try and appear to you somehow,

but I don't think he would have ever wanted to see you in this state!

Minato used to say this to me, "Hinako is my hero."

We all thought you were so cool riding those waves on your own.

What happened to you...?

I know. But, I...

Minato will never be able to pass on if you stay like this, Hinako!

Hinako!

Minato!

The water I see you looking out on

Shimmers ever so brilliantly in the light.

–Hinako... –I'm sorry, Minato.

I know I asked too much of you. I called out to you too many times.

I don't know what to do. How am I supposed to go on, if you leave me?

I'm sorry.

The water...

Have a seat wherever you like.

Our specialty is serving customers their favorite coffee, in a variety of ways.

I particularly recommend the dripped coffee.

Whatever you choose, please don't make it the strawberry soda.

–That's amazing, Yoko. –Did you come to make fun of me?

Of course not. I just heard that you work here, is all.

–From Wasabi? –Yeah.

–Did he say anything else? –What?

Not really.

I really wish I was a blue-ringed octopus!

–I'd bite you good and hard! –What?

Nothing....

Why are you working here anyway, Yoko?

I decided I'd open a café.

My brother's dream was to run a café. So, I decided to make his dream come true.

I'm working here so I can learn all about the business.

Did you know that the reason coffee blooms like that, is because it's releasing CO2?

It gets slowly released after the beans have been roasted.

Once they're ground it keeps pouring out of them, which stops the coffee blooming.

The fact that it blooms like that means that the beans are fresh.

When I finish high school, I'll go get trained at the main branch, in Chigasaki.

You never know when the two owners will pop their clogs.

–Hold on. Keep going! –Go, go, go!

Straight to the house, this time? A bit late, don't you think?

Sorry.

I couldn't accept it at the time, so it's taken me a while to come pay my respects.

Where are your parents?

At work.

They've just started working again.

So, I don't think they want any reminders of my brother...

Sorry, I didn't mean to bother you.

My brother's room's been left untouched.

–You wanna see it, right? –Yeah.

My brother always looked calm and cool,

so people would often think he never struggled with anything.

But he always worked hard at everything he did.

Both our parents work,

so he would often make us dinner. It tasted terrible in the beginning,

but he'd read books and watch cooking programs,

and before I knew it, he was cooking delicious food.

Even with his studies,

he said that even after becoming a fireman he had to keep working hard not to sink.

I can never live up to that.

After he died,

so many people came to the house to pay their respects.

They all said he'd helped them, somehow.

Minato had always wanted to become someone who would help others.

One life-changing event made him think that.

He was saved from drowning when he was a small boy.

The one who saved him was a girl that even was smaller than him.

He said it pushed him to work hard to achieve something in life.

His life was saved by that young girl,

so he said he wanted to become somebody who helped others.

He said that, since his life was saved by a hero,

he wanted to make sure he used it

to save others.

What is it this time?

MUKAIMIZU LANDSCAPING

What the heavens made you come rushing home so soon?

D'you remember that story about me saving a boy from drowning at sea?

That time you got an award, you mean?

Just a second...

Here it is.

He said you were his hero.

–Incredible! –Well done, girl!

Bring the nurse here when the ambulance arrives!

He's okay! It's a miracle!

–Tilt his head. –Cough up that water, kid.

You did good, kiddo.

That little girl over there saved you!

You owe her your life, buddy.

He said that, since his life was saved by a hero...

I nearly drowned at sea, when I was a kid...

Even now, I still remember being saved that day...

I thought to myself that I wanted a job where I got to help people.

Hinako? What about the strawberries?

The day I was reborn...

8 AUGUST 2006

Was the day I found my reason for being.

Hinako, I rode the waves after that snowstorm

and pulled off an air reverse!

You said my wish would come true if I rode these waves, didn't you?

My wish is that you'll be able to ride your own waves.

That, and...

that I can be by your side, forever.

Watching them march on towards the ocean with such resolve,

made me realize how I also needed to persevere.

JOBS HELPING OTHERS

TOP 10 JOBS HELPING OTHERS

1. LAWYER, 2. TEACHER, 3. CARE WORKER, 4. POLICE OFFICER, 5. SDF, 6. FIREMAN

Are you interested in lifesaving?

We get everything from people who can surf to those that can't swim but want to help.

Of course you'll learn how to rescue people out at sea,

but the main aim is to learn how to prevent accidents from happening.

You'll get to take qualifications and there are plenty of chances to do sports.

We've got 6 boys and 4 girls.

Training camps take place in summer while we keep watch over beach goers.

There will also be games to take part in.

Hey!

You go running even on your days off?

Well, I need to know where all the hydrants are, they often change them.

It means I get a run out of it.

It's not really in my job description, though.

Big bro always used to go around making sure everything was safe.

He'd say that the best way to stop a fire is to prevent it.

Yeah, Minato sure was amazing.

I don't think any amount of effort will mean I can...

Nope, you'll never fill his boots.

You're right about that.

Do you think you could ever be with me?

Do you think I might be able to make you happy?

Why d'you become a fireman, Wasabi?

Why? Well, firemen are cool, aren't they?

I always wanted to drive one of those neat fire engines.

You say that like it's an obvious reason. You're serious?

Thanks.

–The sugar's there. –Okay.

Maybe I was a bit naive when I chose a job for life.

–You want some? –Err...

I've always been pretty sporty, but man do you burn energy.

No matter how hard I try, I'll never be as good as Minato.

I'm not convinced I'm cut out to be a fireman.

Something as ambitious as saving people is well beyond my abilities.

–This is sickly sweet. –No kidding.

Sorry, I put way too much sugar in.

I don't have Minato's taste buds either--

You're starting to sound like a broken record!

There's no need for you to be like my brother.

Just be yourself and try your best. That's more than enough.

Yo...

Yoko, nicely said...

You dummy. You said that to me, don't you remember?

When I stopped going to school, my mum told me

that I was quite different from my brother.

And you said it was okay for me to be myself.

I'm not like my brother who put effort into everything.

And I'm no good at fitting in with others.

But because of what you said, I figured that was okay.

You put my mind at ease with those words.

And I managed to go back to school!

You were the one that saved me, Wasabi!

My words did that...?

Maybe I can save people, then...

Thank you, Yoko. I'll give it my best, after all!

My shift's about to start, so I'm going.

You can have the rest of the coffee, just bring the stuff back to the café.

I've been in love with you since that day!

I love you more than anyone!

Give it your best, you big idiot!

Call for help, alert the emergency services, and take the AED with you.

First, check if they're conscious by calling out and seeing if they respond.

Can you hear me?

Can you hear me?

Can you hear me?

No response. Next, check to see if they're breathing.

Chest compressions.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten...

Hands one on top of the other, applying force, using your body weight.

Adults require at least thirty 5 cm-deep compressions.

Remember to wait until the chest has risen before each compression.

Twenty-nine, thirty...

Raise their chin and pinch their nose, supporting the air duct.

One breath per second is optimal.

Once again. Just make sure their chest is expanding when you do this.

After that, begin compressions again.

Five, six, seven...

Thirty. That's the pattern.

Right. Someone else have a go.

Miss Mukaimizu?

One, two, three, four...

–You might be pressing a bit too hard. – "The ribs have been broken."

Remember not to press too hard. About 5 cm is plenty.

Let's try mouth-to-mouth, next.

Miss Mukaimizu?

Miss Mukaimizu!

The water...

I mustn't!

You send 'em flying off the roof like they do for New Year's in Taiwan and Shanghai.

Really?

We goofed up last time, so this time we've got us a pro with fireworks.

–You'll need earplugs, though. –Sounds like a blast!

Minoru got caught by the fuzz, but this guy ran away.

You just left him there?

It's because I didn't get caught that I can put on this year's display...

You should be praising me, you silly girl.

You want me to applaud?

There's this great, run-down old building.

Ost? That's super famous.

It's where they had the world's biggest Christmas tree.

That tree's still there, you know.

It really is huge.

So, that's where we'll be launching them from.

–Awesome, that sounds so fun. –I'm pretty excited. I'm going!

–I'm totally fried up! –Don't you mean "fired up"?

–Let's get out of here. –I'm so excited.

It's my first time, you know.

It's so loud, you'll pee your pants!

You can't hear a thing afterwards.

I don't have any earplugs.

No worries baby, I've got plenty to go round.

–Hi, Yoko... –Shush!

Boss, I'm punching out early, today.

Yoko?

You know how a year ago, some fireworks caused

a building under construction to go up in flames.

Yeah. I was living in the building next to it that caught fire.

What? Really?

It looks like these guys were the perpetrators.

They were talking about launching more fireworks.

They said they'd set them off at the OST, where those ruins are.

That place that had the biggest Christmas tree in the world?

Damn it... Wasabi's not answering.

I heard them say they'll break in to do it.

It'll be an illegal party this time, too.

Yoko, this is serious. We should call the police.

–Quit touching! –I'm just making sure you don't fall.

Yoko. I'm going to call the cops.

We need proof first. I'm gonna take pictures of these jerks.

Yoko!

Yoko.

Yoko...

Whoa, this tree's huge.

Looks pretty dead, though.

–Yoko, wait! –Shh!

There's a pool.

–Nice view! –Happy times!

The view at night from up here is the best!

Amazing...

We're so high up!

Stop scaring me!

We'll set 'em off from right here. Boom!

Us too!

Hey, what do you think you're doing?

–Quit it! –What are you doing?

Alright, grab a firework and get ready for launch, people!

I can't make out their faces.

It's too dark.

This is plenty of evidence.

I want a video of them actually setting them off.

–Fireworks... –Are we facing Katsuura, I wonder...

Oh, no!

Awesome!

And here's another! Boom!

And another! Boom!

Have it! Boom!

This is crazy!

Hey. Watch what yer doin'! Put it out, put it out!

–What? –This is bad.

–This is really bad! –What? What's going on?

Fire!

–Eh? –Right, let's scram.

Hey! You know you're not supposed to be setting off fireworks here, right!

–What? Can't hear ya! –Like we care, dummy!

–That firework burned me... –Yoko, let's get out of here!

The way we came in is blocked. We've no choice but to jump.

My leg hurts real bad!

YOKO HINAGESHI: MISSED CALL YOKO: I'M WITH HINAKO...

What?

Reports of a fire in the Nagakawa area.

At 20-9, 3 Choume, Nishikubo, Nagakawa.

Mr. Yamashiro! East of the OST...

The hydrant's been moved 30 meters south of the new mansion block!

–You're sure? –I am!

A girl I love is in trouble!

Say what?

We can't get a ladder up that building.

And if that big tree catches fire, it'll turn the place into a blazing inferno.

There it is! Thank God no one's parked on the street.

Fireworks, again?

Grab the hose. We'll have to climb as far as we can.

–There's no lift here. –Roger!

Search for 252s on the 15th and other floors!

Yes, sir!

The steel door is locked. Use the cutter to get in there.

How did they get in there?

Seems they entered the building using a ladder on the east side. We're going in.

Is anyone there?

Shout if you hear us!

I'm on the 15th floor! Too many fireworks are going off. I can't go further.

I can't climb further! Over!

Shit! Put your face guard down!

–Captain, we've got no water! –What?

I'm going to check it out. Wait here!

Safety of those who raised the alarm, unconfirmed.

The 14th floor and 15th floor stairwell are in flames due to fireworks.

No other 252s on any other floors.

Reports indicate 10 people on the rooftop at the time of the incident.

We're looking for them!

It's okay, I got a call out to the fire department, they're downstairs right now.

They'll be here to save us, any minute.

If I call for Minato now, he might disappear forever...

I'll never see him again.

Call out for me whenever you need me.

I can't! If I do that, you'll...

Big brother...

Minato will never be able to pass on if you stay like this, Hinako!

What Minato wants...

Until you're able to ride your waves. Call to me, whenever you need me.

The water I see you looking out on

Shimmers ever so brilliantly in the light.

Hinako. Thank you for calling out to me.

Minato!

My wish came true, and I got to stay here.

My wish was that you would be able to ride the waves.

Until you can...

–ride the waves. –ride the waves.

What's going on?

You've really improved.

Minato...?

I'm proud to call you my junior.

There are only two of them on the upper floor. Leave it to me.

Minato!

The remaining fireworks aren't igniting.

The tree's flames are being doused by a body of water going up the central column.

How it's happening... I don't know.

Yoko. We're going inside the water but don't worry, it's safe.

Your big brother is here, too.

How's my little blue-ringed octopus?

Big bro. It really is you...

Say hi to Mom and Dad for me.

No fair.

Yoko! Over here.

Right!

Left.

Right.

Left.

More water's coming. Hold your breath.

Once the water has put out the whole fire, it'll spill out like a giant wave.

Once you're out, you'll have to ride the wave!

Yoko, you hold on tightly to the board.

Get ready to come out the top!

Not far now.

One, two, three.

Hinako, paddle, paddle!

–I'm ready! –Pop up!

Ride the wave!

Thank you, Yoko.

Thank you, Hinako.

You're my hero.

Hinako!

I'm so glad you're safe.

Thank you for coming out on Christmas Day.

We couldn't miss celebrating your lifeguarding certification, could we?

But are you sure you really wanted omelet with rice for it?

Omelet with rice was what I got as a treat, when I was kid.

I was never able to make it too well,

but recently I've improved quite a bit.

Wow! Amazing.

Omelet with rice and a lifeguard certificate...

Looks like you're finally riding the waves, Hinako.

Yep. What good is it being a surfer if you can only ride the ocean waves.

I think I'm getting the hang of riding life's waves, too.

I'm sure big bro is looking down smiling.

That reminds me.

4 MEN ARRESTED OVER "OST RUINS" FIRE

They caught them!

No more playing detective, okay?

Okay already.

Thanks for dinner.

Not at all. Congratulations again.

Well done!

You know, inside Port Tower,

there's a lovers' sanctuary you can visit.

What's that?

You can write a message on a heart-shaped card and stuff.

Sounds lame.

Sounds romantic to me.

Well, if you want to go, I don't mind playing along...

You two should go!

You think?

But...

Don't worry about me, okay?

–If you say so. –We'll go check it out, then!

Come on, Wasabi!

See you later, Hinako.

Happy New Year!

Hinako, Merry Christmas!

Not being in love makes you act all stupid!

The water I see you looking out on...

This message is from Minato Hinageshi

going out to Hinako Mukaimizu.

This is a contribution from last year.

NEXT YEAR'S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE BOX

Hinako, Merry Christmas!

Let's spend every Christmas together from now on and forever.

Forever and ever, and ever.

This is a message for Tatsuya Shibasaki from his whole family.

Merry Christmas! What a year it's been, but thank you for everything.

Happy New Year!

This is a message from Miyu Watanabe for Koichi Watanabe.

Hi!

There's a rip current around here, so be careful, okay!

Okay!

That's Hinako.

–I guess the waves are gone for today. –Might as well bail.