Original subtitles

Winter 1993

Three times a week!

Incredible!

Not really.

Isn't three times a week tough?

That's tough.

Once I was choked so hard I thought I�d die.

No sense dying for that.

-So I quit hooking. -Good idea to quit.

It's all about endurance.

Endurance...

...and patience. That's marriage.

That's boring!

We don't do it, been together so long.

Us too, since college. On and off.

-How old is he? -30, same as me.

Still a live wire.

You must get along.

We like the same food.

That's key.

Why does it make men happy when I swallow it?

Well, y'know...

You don't have to.

But I do.

You do?

They pay more.

How much?

2,000 yen.

It's amazing.

I guess.

Are you free?

Yeah, why?

Grab a bite?

Yeah, let's!

OK, let's.

He'll always play around.

So, leave him.

I'll manage, if I stay strong.

You're tough!

My old lady's tough.

I come home late, right?

She'll grab my hand and lick it.

See, if I'd been with a woman, I�d take a shower.

She can tell with a lick.

She's tough.

Makes me think marriage isn't worth it.

Don't get me wrong. Marriage is good.

There you go again!

That hurts!

Gururi no koto

July 1 993

Is this too bold?

It is bold...

But it does have impact.

What do you think?

These covers...

That one's good.

Pay attention!

Come here and look at them!

All you eat is eggs, that's why your farts stink!

Come on, now.

This one's good.

But this is a better fit.

I managed a bookstore for 1 2 years.

I can take one look at a cover and tell if it'll sell or not.

This one.

OK. I'll ask the author.

Thanks.

Starting to show.

Am l?

Shall I go instead?

No, I�m fine.

Say hello for me.

Kokubo, book the release.

Got it.

Want one of these?

No, thanks.

Don't you need your calories? These have lots of sugar.

It'd be a shame for these to go to waste.

Here, eat some.

OK, this one. Thanks.

Eating again? Watch the crumbs.

There goes the diet.

She got dumped.

Again?

Don't say ''again.''

Doesn't anyone know a good man? With round shoulders...

Why that?

They say they're passionate.

OK, I'm off.

Take care.

This is awful news.

Terrible...

You could try a hair band.

They attract men?

What do you do?

Well...

I bet you work hard.

'Cause your heels are worn down. You must work hard, right?

That's an incredible green dress...

Geez, this is hard.

Hitting on women in a place like that!

You haven't changed a bit. I'm amazed you're married.

Well, she got pregnant.

Pregnant?

Congrats!

So, what did you want?

It's like this.

Hey, could you put on the news?

"Earthquake Hits Okushiri Island"

You know I�m working in TV.

Oh, that's right.

Art design, chief.

And sometimes I work for the news.

News?

Yeah. That.

That's what I do.

Lend me a cigarette.

Last one.

''Courtroom artist,'' they call it.

I want you to take over for me.

Me?

80,000 yen per sketch.

-Good pay. -Not bad, right?

But why...

I get that on the side, on top of my salary.

The other guys think it's unfair and give me shit.

Please.

Sounds scary... criminals and all.

Nah. You go, do a sketch, that's it.

You're having a baby. You could quit that lousy job.

But... nothing you've passed on to me ever worked out.

Don't be such a wimp! You never were.

Or were you?

You're angry?

We decided the curfew was 10.

Yeah.

Well, then...

Why are you always late on our ''X'' days?

That's not true... is it?

Well, maybe...

What?

What was that?

You're jumping to conclusions again.

No, you're wrong.

I had a drink with Natsume.

You borrowed money again!

No way!

Why see that jerk anyway?

Don't move that.

Well, he...

He's always been good to me.

It's not what you think.

He's passing some work on to me.

Work?

He works in TV, right?

It's like, courtroom art. Sketching criminals.

Y'know, like you see on TV.

I said I�d do it... for now.

And the shoe shop?

Well, that job...

I suppose I�ll quit... probably.

Shall we split up?

You're decisive. I envy that.

Making fun of me?

Anyway... let's talk after we've done what we agreed on.

What we agreed on?

We're doing it tonight.

Really? Geez...

Right now...

In this mood... I don't think I can get it up.

I'm just... soft.

But tonight we do it, right? We agreed.

Yeah, but...

You make too many rules.

You don't do what we agree on, so I have to make rules.

You're pregnant. Shouldn't we take it easy?

I'm past the danger zone.

So we'll do it.

Right?

OK.

Put on some lipstick.

Something...

Lipstick... or something.

Why should I use lipstick?

I'm not sure I should say this, but...

Look, I come home, right...

to an angry woman eating a banana.

Then, all of a sudden... it's not exactly a turn-on.

I wouldn't need a banana if you'd come home.

It's not the banana.

You think it's enough just to do it, somehow.

It's not. I�m saying you need some hospitality.

Hospitality? So, lipstick, that'd work?

Say, when you cook something,

you don't just toss it on the table.

You stew it carefully, remove the bones from the fish,

you make it delicious, and on top of that,

you put it in a pretty dish... you design the presentation.

The way you see it,

if the food is good, throw it on a paper plate,

it's all the same in the end.

Why is this a paper plate?

It's a good example, don't you get it?

That's what I�m saying. So, put on some lipstick.

All right... I'll wear lipstick.

I will. I mean, I�ll give it a try.

I'll try, but not tonight.

I don't feel that way.

What way? Put some on now.

No, I can't.

I will, starting next time...

Next time, when?

The next ''X''...

Wednesday.

Don't schedule it!

If you do, the lipstick is just, like, on the menu.

It's because you're so loose that I want to decide things.

You never show up on time...

So, for starters, y'know...

OK, say there's a street light.

Red is stop, yellow is caution, green is go.

I don't know who decided that, but everyone obeys.

Right? So, you have to obey our rules, too.

I'm not sure I get you.

Wait...

People obey traffic lights because they don't want to die.

That's right.

But, sometimes... a little danger...

a little risk is a lot more fun.

Let's skip across on the red light.

No. Let's just walk across.

OK?

OK.

Now's no time to eat that banana.

Close the door...

Let's leave the light on.

What?!

I told you not to do that. What's the idea?

I thought the other hole was worth a try.

It's not, idiot!

Don't call me idiot.

Idiot.

Don't call me idiot...

Tokyo District Courthouse

We'll distribute 50 seats for Courtroom 104.

Please line up here for the drawing.

You need a ticket to enter the drawing.

We'll begin the drawing now.

Please submit your ticket.

Get your pass over there.

Keihoku students over here!

I've got your passes.

Come over here. Take a pass, now.

Flower Productions staff, here!

Flower, here! Hurry it up!

Nitto TV

Uh...

Ah... excuse me?

Do you know where these people are?

A sketcher?

Here

Press armband.

Each network gets a few. Always wear it in court.

Left arm.

Please remove all metal objects.

Move ahead, please.

No cameras or tape recorders.

Please present your pass.

Stop there.

Sorry, remove your belt.

All right.

Nitto TV starts its midday news at 11:30.

Leave here in 30 minutes, finish your sketch, tape it,

and give it to the courier by 11 .

Ah, what's a �courier�

You can't take that package inside.

What do you mean?

It's not a package, it's my son.

It's not allowed.

But he's the reason for this trial.

Let me speak with the judge.

There's no need to.

Why can't we?

Come on, loosen up.

The courtroom is now open.

Please hand in your passes.

Please don't run. Take your time.

Don't rush.

There are plenty of seats.

Please don't run in the courtroom.

Verdict in a Trial for Manslaughter in the Conduct of Business

Be seated.

Court is in session.

Defendant, come forward.

I will now read the verdict. Please listen.

Yes.

The decision is lengthy, so please have a seat.

Ah, yes.

In the case of Kuramochi Takafumi...

Quiet! lf you make noise, you will be removed.

The verdict in the case of Kuramochi Takafumi,

for involuntary manslaughter in the conduct of business.

The sentence. The defendant is sentenced to two years in prison.

However, for the period of five years probation,

this sentence is suspended.

You must be kidding!

Murderer!

Quiet in the courtroom, please!

I will now state our findings.

The court finds the facts as follows.

On the morning of June 22, 1 992,

the defendant was driving a large truck,

in the conduct of business.

At an intersection in Honancho,

in Suginami Ward in Tokyo,

he drove toward Honancho, 5-chome.

There is poor visibility at this corner,

and the driver is required to slow

and confirm that the street is clear.

Neglecting his duty to drive safely,

he entered the intersection,

at 30 to 40 kilometers per hour.

His truck collided with a passenger car,

entering the intersection from the left.

The car crashed into a cement-block wall,

colliding with a motorbike,

driven by Sasabe Shingo, a 21 -year old college student...

The family's furious.

What's up?

His employer's talking.

Are you going?

Right away.

Excuse me.

What is it?

The boss is talking!

Be right back.

Are you done? We dispatch in 5 minutes.

We'll go with that for now.

Over here.

Ah, there you are! We're leaving.

He's out! Been up all night.

What's the lead?

We'll go with stocks.

Stocks?

-All right? -Not yet.

Wait a minute.

I drew another.

Ready?

Put it up here.

This is no good. Do something!

Ah! That's worse!

-l like this look. -Come on.

Are you Sato?

Sorry I�ve neglected you. It�s been crazy.

Finished?

It's smudged. But it'll do.

These are shot on video, so draw larger next time.

OK.

Do this one first.

Thanks.

So he'll shoot it, and the courier's waiting over there.

Give him the tape, and you're done.

Got the flow?

If you have questions, ask a veteran.

Yoshizumi...

This guy's a rookie, help him out, OK?

He's a little strange.

Oh, Hashimoto!

This is a new sketcher...

How much do you make?

Always talking money...

How much per sketch? More than me, right?

Let's leave that alone.

This work doesn't pay. Can't do it for long.

For an artist like me, it gets frustrating.

Come on, it's meaningful work.

Yeah, and Nitto pays well. See you.

So, that's about it.

Look after that guy.

Always slacking off.

You're so strict, Yasuda.

You blew it bad.

What? Oh, that?

They switched lead stories, it was crazy...

Pardon me. Is this yours?

Excuse me.

Shall I fix it for you?

It's a talent of mine.

I work in a shoe repair shop...

See you all later.

Later.

Have some of this. It�s good.

Masako, Masako.

Here, there you go.

I offer you a job in real estate, but you've got to paint, huh?

Why do people even go to art school?

Look at you.

You end up at a cheap publisher, selling cheap books.

They're not cheap...

To your brother, they are.

I made good money doing portraits in Ueno Park.

You never made good money.

You should paint dolphins.

We spent a bundle on one.

Hey.

Here, Shoko.

What's this?

Wow.

It's a marriage gift.

It's too much money.

Don't be silly.

Go ahead, take it.

Don't worry. We want to.

It includes a baby gift. Besides, you never had a wedding.

Did you see the crown prince's wedding on TV?

It was beautiful.

�I'll protect you with all my strength.�

I'll look after this, OK?

Ah, hello, sir.

Oh, thank you very much, sir.

Don't let him cry.

I can't help it!

Don't talk nonsense. Get my address book.

Oh, I�m sorry. Yes...

Come here.

You sure about him?

You can do better.

Friends from work? Out for Chinese?

Go to Mama!

Sorry.

For what?

Whatever.

The chili shrimp was delicious. I ate too much.

He shows off just like my father used to.

But that waitress!

She should stay out of Chinese dresses.

Dreadful...

Oh!

It moved.

Does that...

make you happy?

February 1 994

In Memory of Our Infant Girl

Hello?

Yes, this is Monju Press.

Thank you for calling...

Trial for the Murder of a Preschool Girl

Tired. Want to go.

Be patient.

Well...

Was it hard to cut off the head and hands?

Not.

And then?

Ate'em.

What part did you eat?

Fingers.

Tore'em, ate'em.

I see, yes.

Well, then...

Those fingers... did you eat them raw?

Some raw.

Some broiled.

Ah...

Did you use any flavoring?

Your affidavit said you used soy sauce.

Well?

You used soy sauce.

Whatever.

Well, then...

How about the blood?

You spread a plastic sheet and cut up the victim.

Wasn't there a lot of blood?

What did you do with the pool of blood?

Drank it. Gulp.

Human flesh has got to taste awful.

Flavored with soy sauce? Disgusting.

Soy sauce...

It's a sunny day...

But I was pressed for time.

Still, you can't change a text without permission.

I had no choice.

His review trashed the book. The author'd be furious.

Well... that may be true.

But, you should explain, ask him to revise it.

But there wasn't time for that.

Maybe so.

In any case, I went and apologized.

Why did you do that?

Because he called...

You should tell me.

He was livid.

Where does that leave me?

-That's not the issue. -What?

It's not where you stand.

Unilaterally changing an author's text...

I changed it, there wasn't time.

Changing a text, as an editor, that's a problem.

A problem? Problem?

I'm a problem?

I'm not saying that.

But you just go and apologize?

The book will be late. That's fine by me.

Totally.

Come on now.

Both of you...

Ticks me off.

Don't mind...

All right, ready?

OK, cheers!

-Kale juice? -Yeah.

Looks awful.

These parties started when Yasuda made curry one day.

Today's a belated welcome for you, Sato.

Excuse me a sec.

These things absorb smells.

Sakota was a cop, drew suspect sketches.

Hashimoto was an illustrator.

Yoshizumi did newspaper drawings.

Lampoons.

Oh, that's right.

And you?

Ah, this and that.

Settled in?

Yeah. But days like today...

Yeah, really.

What'll it be?

The death penalty.

Depends on the psychiatrist. He ate the victim...

Enough of that.

It's hard to sketch his frame.

Sure is.

He's tough to draw.

He had beautiful fingers.

Such smooth skin.

You artists are fascinating.

You might just be getting the essence there.

But your reporting always hits home.

When the trial opened, he asked for the death sentence.

That surprised me. His attitude is different now.

There's that maggot story...

Right, Sakota?

There was the corpse, see?

After a while, maggots all over it.

The police arrived, and the maggots all run for cover.

Even to maggots, life is precious,

but he stood there, asking for the death penalty...

Why's that?

His father committed suicide.

Just ran away from it all.

Such a burden on everyone else.

You're out of beer. Some more?

Oh, sure.

Thanks.

Well... I'll be going.

What, the star is leaving?

I've got work.

Besides, the star is the rookie here.

Have some curry, sister!

No thanks.

This just tastes hot is all.

He put in too much spice.

Do you have kids?

No. How about you?

A pain in the ass.

You're married, right?

Inertia. A pain in the ass.

She says, ''lf it's such a pain, why not die?''

How do you answer that?

Dying's a pain in the ass.

Yasuda, y'know...

His daughter died in a car crash. He's separated from his wife.

On his days off, he goes to the traffic prison,

stands at the wall and listens to inmates.

Warped, huh?

It is.

Well, it takes all kinds.

I'll be taking the subway.

Good night, then.

It's no larger than your place.

A change of scenery.

What's this?

This's no good.

Have to get the mats changed.

And... the lights...

What's with this?

Yeah, hello.

Yeah, yeah...

We'll just have to remodel the place.

What? So, that's why. What?

We might need to do an exorcism.

Draw up an estimate...

So, write up an estimate. Thanks.

Woman killed herself. Burned herself up.

She could have just jumped...

What do you think?

It'll go fast, this time of year.

Yeah...

Want to get some lunch?

Pork Cutlets Yachiyo

Fried dregs.

Keep it down.

It's OK. This is awful.

Look, it's why there are no customers.

That's OK, sit down.

Where's the wife?

On a day trip...

A day trip?

The hot springs again? She's got it easy.

Right?

Since the son took over, the shop's gone down the tubes.

Right, man?

I wonder about him.

They're all ''otaku'' these days.

Look at that.

Our old man.

The owner was a big supporter when he was playing ball.

I don't know what the old man's doing or where,

but if he's like this guy, he's done for.

Stop that.

It's OK. I�m helping out.

Don't worry. I'll talk to the bank.

So, what's with you?

Huh?

Are you feeling OK?

Yeah...

And him? Working?

The trials and teaching too.

So, you're doing OK?

Yeah...

Good.

Fried dregs...

To be the first Japanese woman in space will be thrilling.

And experiments are coming from around the world.

In that sense, it's going to be a very meaningful flight.

In just one month, Mukai will realize her dream.

Don't rub too hard, it'll get messy.

How's this, here?

That's fine, but watch for smears.

The eyes got much too big.

No, they're fine.

Worry-Free Pregnancy, Birth and Child-Rearing

One, two...

I've got this end.

I'm going on up.

"Daughter. Girl. Child."

He drew this...

He was really happy.

Why didn't he say so?

He gets hard at the sight of a condom.

Hey, hey, I aint that bad.

Mr. Virility.

The face of lust.

But, y'know, I still have wet dreams.

What? You're kidding!

-Really? -The other night...

You're an idiot.

No, I just have vigor.

So, I dreamed I was having mega sex with a gorgeous woman.

It was getting heavy, ''No, no! I'm going to come!'' I came.

I woke up, and found my cat sitting on my crotch.

You idiot!

The warmth of the cat...

You are a bit wacko.

Shoko, join us.

Sorry, I should...

Shoko, listen to this.

This guy pees in the bath.

-Sure, why not? -Yecch!

-But, not in the tub. -I�d hope not.

You get on well.

Well, we're newlyweds.

Does he say if he's happy or sad?

Huh?

Shoko, warm this up?

See who's the boss.

Of course, who else?

Sorry, I�ll do that.

I'll put this in the pot now, OK?

What is it?

A spider! Spider!

Ah, ah... a spider!

I'm sorry, I spilled.

-Where? Where? -There it is.

Stop!

Why? A spider, it'll come out at night...

No, no, no!

A house spider's a good omen, don't kill it!

Well, I guess that's right.

-Let him join the party. -No way!

-Hang on. -Here's the spider.

-You're kidding. -Oh, it's a shrimp.

What a shock!

Where'd it go?

I don't know.

Where's the tofu?

July 1 995

Well, hello there.

Witness, court is in session.

Witness!

Please continue.

Trial for Prostitution

Trial for Prostitution I really have no idea.

Trial for Prostitution

Trial for Prostitution What she does outside the bar

What she does outside the bar

is her own business.

It's a world of free love, right?

Examination of the Witness It's a world of free love, right?

Examination of the Witness

Examination of the Witness I run a reputable club.

Really, your honor,

why don't you drop by?

We'll show you a real good time.

Mama-san, bad woman!

Took my money!

Mama-san, my money, here, work. See? Money!

Father, Mother, post office. I send money. See?

She burn me with cigarettes.

Burn me, always!

What are you bitching about?

We agreed on a 70-30 split. Didn't we?

Do they count money different where you come from?

Really! Impossible.

"RecoveryProceeds Six Months after Kobe Earthquake"

"Subway Gas Attack Trial Begins"

"Subway Gas Attack Trial Begins" I'm worried.

"Subway Gas Attack Trial Begins"

"Subway Gas Attack Trial Begins" About what?

This haircut.

It'll be fine.

The security check's gotten stiffer.

Were those cult members in white robes?

I suppose so.

Pain in the ass.

Oh, hi.

You seem happy.

No, not at all.

Oh, did you hear Yasuda might be transferred?

He had a run-in with his boss.

He gets too involved, especially in car crash trials.

But you, always calm and cool.

Cool is Number 1!

Take care of this.

Here...

Edvard Munch!

I've been searching...

Huh?

Just to confirm, your husband has agreed to this abortion.

Yes.

All right, we'll begin preparations.

"Abortion Consent Form� All right, we'll begin preparations.

"Abortion Consent Form�

When we're done, you can go home after a short rest.

What's wrong?

I got a hot-water pot.

The one with digital controls.

You wanted one, right?

Do you have a fever?

Did you eat?

I ate out.

At some girl�s place?

No, a noodle stand.

How about you?

Shall I make you some porridge?

I'm not sick.

Summer blues?

Take some time off.

I have to take care of things. Do it right.

But...

Are you OK?

I hate that damn bike!

Hey, Shoko...

Do you know true tenderness?

Children of Love

The author of ''Children of Love'', Sara Crays, is signing her book.

Do you know true tenderness?

The author of ''Children of Love'', Sara Crays, is signing her book.

Book-signing here.

If you can't find a reason to live, this book is for you.

Would you like a copy? Thank you.

The author, Sara Crays, is signing books.

Can I shake your hand?

Thank you.

I have encountered true tenderness.

I want everyone in Japan to read this book.

I'm sorry. Sorry, sorry.

What is it? Come!

Yoshida

This will prick a little.

Thank you.

Take care.

Thanks for these.

Oranges.

She's not long for this world. Her blood was black.

You have to stop.

What?

You'll get arrested someday.

I'm helping people.

You cut people with a razor.

Remember...

I used to bleed your father, when he was still playing ball.

The next day, his shoulders were loose and he fielded better.

Didn't help his hitting much.

Anyway... take this. I can't walk right now.

What's wrong?

A sprain.

You do that often.

Shoko, please...

Could you put this on?

Where?

Around here.

You look pale.

Are you pregnant again?

You really shouldn't.

Babies die because the man's sperm is weak, they say.

Stop.

His family didn't visit you when the baby was born.

They don't get along. Why do you care?

There, done!

Oww!

What's that?

The rainwater god.

Another crazy fad?

I pray for your baby too.

No one asked you.

What's the harm?

Anyway... I hear that he's living in Nagoya.

Who?

Your father.

Uncle Taro heard it from an old member of his fan club.

That's fine with me.

Fine with you? He leaves us, runs off with a woman!

I raised you, do you know how hard that was?

It's no joke.

You could kill him.

What are you saying?

This god sure smells like chlorine.

Couples grow more alike...

You sound just like your husband.

No, I don't.

Y'know...

Nagoya is...