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"Café Funiculi Funicula"

a certain seat at a certain coffee shop.

Thank you.

When you sit there, you can travel to any point in time you wish.

However, there are rules.

Extremely troublesome rules.

"No matter what you do in the past, it won't change the present."

"During a time slip, you may not leave the coffee shop."

"You may only stay in the past"

"from when your coffee is served until it gets cold."

CAFE FUNICULI FUNICULA

"Summer"

Are you listening to me?

Uh...Yes...But again please.

Send me back to last week.

- Here you go. - Thanks.

Remember? A week ago, I was sitting there with a guy.

They broke up.

It wasn't like that.

You told him to go.

He got transferred to the US.

You were listening?

I heard you.

I'm going.

"A week ago" That's it?

You think I'm annoying.

No, I don't.

So frustrating.

What do you want?

You want me to say it?

What kind of gesture is that?

De Niro.

Idiot.

So...

Go. You're late, right?

Go wherever you want.

See ya.

Where is he now?

In the US.

He dumped her.

Ms. Hirai...

No.

He's not my boyfriend.

No?

Classmates from kindergarten to high school.

He expects me to coddle him.

That Goro...He gets on my nerves.

Good thing he left then.

It's not good.

He suddenly told me he was getting transferred.

Does he think I'm stupid?

He got my hopes up.

You know what I mean?

What?

- You expected... - A confession of love.

You didn't want him to go to the United States.

Is that right?

- Yes... - Lame.

Ms. Hirai.

Why go back in time?

To tell him everything I wanted to tell him.

Can't you do that without going back in time?

But I can, right? Go back to the past?

You better explain.

Alright.

Listen carefully.

You can go back in time but there are rules.

Rules?

You can't change anything that has already happened.

What?

Even if you go back in time, your friend...

Goro.

Yes. Goro.

No matter what you say to him, he'll still go to the US.

- He will? - Yes.

- Really? - Yes.

Wouldn't changing the past change the future?

But it won't.

Kazu.

Then it's meaningless. Why?

Life isn't that easy. Move on.

It's her choice.

There are also other rules.

You have to be sitting in that seat.

Where that woman is sitting?

Yes.

Café Funiculi Funicula.

Yes, she's here.

Okay.

Excuse me. Do you mind moving to another seat?

Just for a minute or two.

It's no use.

What's no use?

Are you listening?

Excuse me.

This seat...

No!

I couldn't breathe.

We warned you.

What was that?

- A curse. - A curse.

- A curse? - A curse.

A curse?

You can't force her to move.

More coffee?

What is she?

A ghost.

Ghost?

I never see ghosts.

Me neither. But I see her.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

What a spooky café.

You have to wait.

Wait?

Until she goes to...

- The restroom. - But she's a ghost.

That's your chance.

When do you close?

8 o'clock.

You can wait for as long as you want.

See you.

Fine. I'll wait.

Something to drink?

Menu, please.

Kazu, I'm going.

Hello, Nagare.

Hello, Mr. Fusagi.

Is she there?

Yes, she is.

- Good. - See you.

Hello.

Ms. Kotake.

Hello, Mr. Fusagi.

Still waiting?

Yes.

She's always there.

Yes, she is.

She'll probably stay.

You're right.

Let's go when you're finished.

It's already cold.

Thank you.

Uh-oh...My wallet...

Here.

Thanks.

980 yen, please.

Thank you.

Ms. Kotake.

Ms. Kotake, slow down.

One less rival.

Excuse me. The check...

Do you want to sit there?

Do you want to sit there?

The rules...

Are there more?

Yes.

Ma'am...

Ma'am!

Huh? What?

The seat is available.

You're letting me go first?

Go ahead.

Thank you.

One week ago!

I'm still here! Nothing happened!

The final rule.

Another one?

I'm going to pour you a cup of coffee.

Your time slip starts when the cup is full

until the coffee gets cold.

That's so short.

You must finish the coffee before it gets cold.

I don't like coffee.

This rule is most critical.

What if I don't finish it?

You'll turn into a ghost and continue sitting in this seat.

What?

That woman who was here...

She didn't finish it? Why not?

She went to see her late husband.

She must've forgotten the time.

She didn't notice that her coffee had gotten cold.

That's scary.

So?

So?

Changing your mind?

Let me think.

Maybe I shouldn't.

I don't know after all this time...

I just have to finish the coffee before it gets cold, right?

Yes.

Get me the coffee.

Here we go.

Before the coffee gets cold.

The US? It's so far away.

Yeah. A 13-hour plane ride.

Goro...Goro...

Goro!

What?

Why are you there?

Oh...It's a week ago.

I'm back!

Did you change?

There's a good reason for this.

But I have to go.

I know. You have a flight.

This coffee isn't hot at all.

It'll get cold right away.

What?

And it's too bitter.

I have to go.

That's it?

I know what you're thinking.

- Yeah? - You think I'm annoying.

No, I don't.

Yes, you do.

What do you want?

You want me to say it?

What kind of gesture is that?

You made me come here to tell me you're leaving.

Anything else?

There must be something else you want to say.

Isn't there?

You do like me, don't you?

Sure...

Then say it.

Go.

Rock-paper-scissors.

Nothing changes, huh?

Fumiko, do you have something to say to me?

You're making me say it?

I don't mean anything to you, do I?

Then why would I be here now?

But...

You always have a boyfriend. You brag about them to me.

And you expect me to let you cry on my shoulder when you break up.

You think I'm stupid?

I do not. Don't point at me.

You have girlfriends too.

Why would that bother you?

So...

Don't you remember?

What you said to me when I broke up with my boyfriend.

You said if I'm still single when you and your girlfriend break up...

you'd marry me.

Is that how I said it?

You were just consoling me.

I'm such an idiot.

I thought you were serious.

We're done here. I don't have time.

I don't either but...

- I'm leaving. - Listen.

I wish you and your girlfriend a happy life together.

She dumped me.

When I told her about the move.

Why didn't you tell me?

You wouldn't stop talking.

I'm going to miss my flight.

We'll talk again.

Wait...

I haven't told you everything yet.

The check, please.

Thank you.

I'm not finished...

900 yen, please.

Where did she go?

Where is she?

Please.

I saw Goro.

Are you sure...

things that already happened won't change?

I'm sure.

Then...

What about from now? The future?

The future hasn't happened yet. It depends on you now.

The check, please.

Thank you. Sorry I didn't believe you.

Thank you.

"Talk to you later."

I'll go to the US.

Why all of a sudden?

We need to talk.

About what?

Um...

"I'm in love..."

"I want us to be..."

"I want to see you."

"I'll be waiting."

The urban legend was true. That was incredible.

It's kind of like a magic trick.

No, it's not.

380 yen.

Maybe I should've taken the seat. But I chickened out.

Many customers do.

How come it doesn't change the present?

It's the rule.

It's why most customers don't go through with it.

But she looked happy.

What happened already won't change but feelings do.

So...

It's not meaningless.

That's right.

What? You're there?

Why didn't you tell me?

Good night.

"The Turn of the Screw"

"We're open"

"Autumn"

Will you give this to my sister?

Use this.

I'm so sorry.

Don't worry. I got it.

Sorry about that.

Be strong...Here I go...Onward, Nagare...

Is that you? I thought so.

Hello there.

Did you get to see her?

No. She's still avoiding me.

I'm sorry.

"Dear Sis"

I'm back.

It's you. Did she go home?

Yes, she did.

Thank God.

My coffee got cold.

You were hiding again?

Why don't you want to see your sister?

She comes here to nag me.

Two coffees.

Yes, sir.

She said your parents aren't angry anymore.

I don't believe it.

I think she's sweet.

I'm sure you do. But she resents me.

Hello.

- Table for three. - Over there.

Hello.

It smells good.

Hi.

- Ryusuke? - No. Ryosuke.

Yeah. You're here a lot these days.

Isn't he?

His college is nearby.

Your order?

Curry.

And you?

Me too. Curry.

Will you put this up?

My photo exhibit.

Yeah? Sure.

Thanks.

Kazu, you should go.

I have to work.

You should go out once in a while.

Right?

Yes.

I'll take one for my bar.

- Thanks. - You're welcome.

Alright. I'm off.

Sorry about before.

This is for you.

Throw it away.

A letter of complaint, I'm sure.

Take it with you for once.

Her family?

They own a famous hotel in Sendai.

"Tales of Time and Space"

See you later.

Sorry.

Watch out.

Coming through.

Come take a look.

Here you go.

Kazu?

You came.

I didn't think you would.

Um...I like your outfit.

I mean...you look really nice.

Ryosuke!

My treat.

Thanks.

Want one?

Yeah. This.

Has anyone gone back in time after that lady?

No.

So how does it work?

I don't really know.

Who did you want to go see?

Kinako.

Um...Kinako.

Kinako?

Yeah...My cat.

She died earlier this year.

I'm afraid you can't see her.

No cats?

Only people who've been to the coffee shop.

Is that a rule?

Yes.

Troublesome.

I know.

Do you like them?

I used to live in that neighborhood.

Really?

They brought back memories.

I lived in that alley.

With my mom.

You have 6 bars of soap.

You use 4 of them. How many are left?

The bubbles are popping.

Your dad?

He died before I was a year old.

I see.

Did you feel lonely?

No.

I had my mom.

Thank you.

Thank you.

"Name: Yoko...Yoko..."

Kazu, here.

Coffee, please.

Coming right up.

- Here you go. - Thanks.

Yes?

Are you new here?

Do you come here often?

Yes.

Have you heard the rumor about this shop?

You can go back to the past.

I...

have something I couldn't give to my husband.

I want to go back to that day

and make sure I give it to him.

Where's your husband?

He's...

Hello.

Hello.

Ms. Kotake, let's go home.

Ms. Kotake...What's the matter?

I'm sorry but...

have we met before?

Ready to go?

I'll get your check.

Oops. I forgot my wallet.

You can pay next time.

Hold on.

Wait, Ms. Kotake.

Don't worry about it. Go.

Ms. Kotake! Wait!

For the coffee.

The exact amount.

"We're closed"

Thank you.

How is your wife feeling?

She's already asleep.

How about a drink?

Come on. Join us.

Ta-dah! Japanese sake. A gift from a customer.

There was a couple who became separated at this shop.

But the woman didn't give up.

She sat there?

Yes.

But it didn't change the fact that he was transferred to the US.

So she decided to change her future.

She quit her company and went to the US

to look for a new job.

Are they happy now?

They sent this to share their joy with us.

I see.

Something to nibble on?

This?

Nice.

You also changed careers, didn't you?

Yes.

People thought I was crazy for becoming a nurse at my age.

But I'm glad I did.

Kazu.

Thank you.

Cheers.

It's okay. I've come to terms about my wife having dementia.

She used to have a great memory.

When she was a tour guide, she never forgot a name or face.

It was amazing.

Does she sometimes remember you're her husband?

No. She started using her maiden name two years ago.

I thought you got a divorce.

She's forgotten that she's married.

But she seems to know she's not single.

She was talking about "her husband" today.

She doesn't know it's me.

I don't tell her because I don't want to confuse her.

Your wife is always waiting for that seat to become available.

Why does she want to go back to the past?

She was always skeptical.

You believe the rumor?

It's just that. A rumor.

They're obviously using it to attract customers.

You think so?

Maybe I should try.

I don't believe in the occult.

No sugar.

Look.

Pretty.

She said she wants to give you something.

She had an envelope in her notebook.

Maybe it's a letter.

She's never written me a letter.

Any ideas?

Sort of...

You should go and get it.

Go to the past?

Maybe I'll try.

Go ahead.

What now?

Think hard about the day you want to return to.

When Ms. Kotake still remembers who you are.

The day she was going to give you a letter or something.

Before the coffee gets cold.

Is anybody here?

Sorry I'm late.

I just got here.

You're early today.

Kazu, coffee, please.

Okay.

Remember this? A birthday gift from you.

What should we do?

Buy a new one or get it repaired?

What?

We talked about it this morning. The washing machine isn't working.

We bought a new one. They couldn't repair it.

What?

Who am I?

Say my name.

What are you doing?

What is it? A game?

Here you go.

Thank you.

It's not very hot.

You can have mine.

No, no, no.

What's the matter?

Wait.

No sugar.

Is there something you want to give me?

Something like this.

I'll take it now.

I get it.

I know what's going on.

Did I say something wrong?

I thought it was strange because you were sitting at this table.

Did you come...

from the future?

I...

So do you know about my condition?

Yes.

Okay...I see.

I still haven't told you about it. When we were here before.

I didn't know how to tell you so I wrote this.

How many years from now did you come from?

Three years, I'd say.

In 2018...

How much do I forget?

Am I causing you trouble?

Not at all. I came to tell you that.

You said you were really soared when you heard the diagnosis.

So I came back to tell you you'll be alright.

Then I don't have to give this to you.

I want it. Your first letter.

Your coffee is getting cold.

You're right.

You should go back.

What?

Okay, fine. Just a little bit.

I'd be forgetting a lot of things, right?

No, you won't.

Do I forget about you too?

Of course not.

Don't be silly.

You'll be alright.

I mean it. You're fine.

You're bad at lying.

I'm not lying.

Don't worry.

You're alright.

Can I believe you?

I'm not lying.

You're fine.

Happy birthday.

You're a nurse so maybe

you're already aware of my condition.

No matter how much memory I lose

no matter how strangely I behave

I know you'll take good care of me as a nurse.

You're a kind man so I'm sure you won't leave me.

Uh-oh.

What's that? Is it for me?

No. It's for work.

Looking forward to it.

Like I said, it's not for you.

Bath is ready.

But there's something you should know.

You don't have to be a nurse when you're with me.

If being my husband becomes too unbearable

we can part ways.

I don't want to be one of your patients.

I want to be...

"...your wife for the rest of my life."

Oh boy...

This is how she felt...

I had no idea.

I'm going home.

From now on...

please call my wife

Mrs. Fusagi again.

I will.

Here you go.

Did you like it?

"Take this pill every morning after breakfast. Don't forget."

What is it?

Did I wake you?

Who are you?

Don't be scared.

This is my house.

I'm your husband.

You're kidding.

It's true.

I don't know you!

Then get to know me.

What does that mean?

In a sense...

I'm proposing to you.

Is this...

my house?

Yes.

How's the book?

Is it good?

The ash is the past.

The green part is the future.

The part that's burning is the present.

Mom.

Dad turned to ash, didn't he?

Do you wanna see him?

Come here.

Good kitty.

You look like Kinako.

What's your name?

Oh, you're hungry.

Did you have lunch?

Were you listening?

You can talk to cats?

No...What are you saying?

Forget you saw this.

Did you have lunch?

I'll take the A combo.

No. Over here.

Let's eat.

Yum.

Good.

It's good.

Yeah? Good?

Ready?

Ready.

Watch out!

Be careful.

Get a shot from that angle.

Kazu, a woman can make herself attractive.

Cute.

Do you have a boyfriend?

A boyfriend?

No.

Looking for one?

No.

No?

Why not? How boring.

Sorry.

A friend before a boyfriend...

Friend?

People tell me I should find a friend.

I'll be your friend.

I want to see you more often and make you smile more.

No?

Not "no".

"Winter"

That looks good.

Cold?

Here.

Thank you.

We'll share.

Thanks.

Nice and hot.

Here.

Good.

Good.

Okay. I see.

It's rising quickly.

Yeah.

I'm getting blinded by the sun.

"Closed for a while"

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Ryosuke doesn't like pickles.

Enjoy your date?

It wasn't a date. We just took a walk.

Ms. Hirai's bar has been closed these days.

I know.

What happened?

She's at her parents'.

I thought they were on bad terms.

Her sister passed away.

Traffic accident.

Nagare! Kazu!

Ms. Hirai?

Get me some salt.

Thanks.

I'm so tired.

Water, please.

- Here. - Thanks.

Souvenir.

I'm sorry for your loss.

My sister? Yeah, well...It was really sudden.

An unfortunate accident. Wrong time, wrong place.

When was the funeral?

Today.

I look pretty good in black, huh?

The Matrix.

I'm sorry.

Why hurry back?

I have a bar to run.

Coffee, please.

- Are they okay? - Who?

Your parents. Shouldn't you be with them?

Things have been awkward ever since I left home after a huge fight.

I was so young.

Wait. Don't go.

Patch things up with Mom and Dad.

I want to live my own life.

Go to sleep and wake up when I want to.

Work where I want to. Be on my own.

That's so selfish!

My sister

must have had her own dream.

But I forced everything on her.

You heard enough. Let's not get grim.

But I am grieving.

I just don't show it.

Take your letters.

Throw them away.

No thanks.

Gym membership?

2 months ago.

Wasn't it expensive?

Stop coming here if you want to lose weight.

- Thank you. - Good night.

Go home straight.

"Dear Sis"

Good morning.

- Hello. - Hello.

Remember when my sister came the other day?

I think it was in September.

I want to see her.

I know I can't change what's already happened.

But I keep seeing Kumi's face in my mind all day long.

I want it to end.

Say a proper goodbye.

She was the only one who didn't give up on me.

Therefore...

can I have that seat?

I know you heard me.

You shouldn't touch her.

Do something.

I'll try.

More coffee?

Flaky cookies.

She got up.

The restroom? Really?

I'm not sure.

But she's a ghost.

Would you like to sit?

Definitely. Hold on.

- The rule... - I know.

People tend to forget the time when they're with the deceased.

So this...

What is it?

An alarm will go off.

Finish your coffee before it stops ringing.

- Okay. - Promise me.

I promise.

Before the coffee gets cold.

Yaeko! I know you heard me!

We have to talk!

What's happening?!

Yaeko!

Ms. Hirai?

- Ms. Hirai! - What?

What's the date?

You came from the future?

Yeah. To see my sister.

Hello.

Hello there.

Oh my gosh...Yaeko?

Hi, Sis!

What a surprise.

A cream soda, please.

What are you having?

Coffee.

I can't believe it. Aren't you going to run away?

No.

It feels kind of awkward.

We haven't talked face to face in such a long time.

Is that so?

Yes!

About the hotel...

The last time, I was chasing you.

You okay?

She's fast.

Before that...

Please listen to me!

You found your long-lost brother?!

That's incredible! I'll be right there!

Wait!

You wouldn't talk to me.

I've been really bad.

What's with you?

You're acting weird.

Thank you.

Thanks.

Um...

Go first.

No. You go first.

I'll go back.

Home.

Really?

Yeah.

Promise?

Yes. I'll run the hotel.

But I thought your bar was doing well.

I'll close it down. My mind's made up.

I enjoyed my freedom.

Now it's your turn.

Why are you crying?

Happy?

It's always been my dream.

To run the hotel with you.

With me?

You're good at business and I have good social skills.

Together, we have nothing to fear.

Is that what you wanted to tell me?

It's in my letters. Haven't you read them?

How could you, Sis?

You're terrible!

I have to freshen up.

Kumi.

November 19.

November?

You'll take the day off.

What? Fortune-telling?

There was a train ticket in your wallet.

To come see me, I'm sure.

Listen to me. Don't come. Don't step out of the house.

Don't cross the street even when the light turns green.

You'll die if you do!

I want you to stay alive.

You used to do that when we were kids.

I won't fall for it now.

What?

I was saving my cake for the next day but you said I'll die if...

No. It's not the same thing.

- You ate my piece. - No.

This is serious...

I don't trust you when you cry.

"Restroom"

Excuse me.

Ms. Hirai.

I want to see her again.

You promised her.

An empty promise?

I know! Shut up!

I haven't apologized to her yet.

About everything.

I'm sorry.

Tell her I'm sorry.

Tell her she's my sweet little sister.

What? Where did my sister go?

She said she was sorry.

She said you're her sweet little sister.

Oh well...

Whoa. ..Sorry.

Hello? It's me. I was wondering about Kumi...

Yeah...Tomorrow is the Shonanoka memorial service?

I'd like to go. Do you mind?

Okay.

So it's true that things don't change.

What happened never changes.

You think I'll still make it on the train?

Yes.

I think I'll go now even though I might not feel welcome.

It's up to you.

See you.

You two, live long.

Okay?

Stop it. Don't make that face.

Oh well...

I'm out of here.

Hello?

I'm on my way.

"Digital Cameras and Photos"

For your coat.

This...

It'll get damp like this.

You have to seal it properly.

Okay.

Like this?

I thought you were dating Kazu.

No. We're just friends.

So Kazu has been serving coffee for that seat since elementary school?

It's the Tokita women's job.

Kazu is the 5th generation following her mother and her grandma.

Did her mom retire?

Yeah but she's there.

Where?

Right there.

Kazu's mom, KanameTokita. She's my aunt.

You're kidding?

She hasn't told you?

No.

Kazu was six when Kaname started sitting there.

- Sandwich. - Dumpling.

Curry and noodles.

Kazu!

Your mom!

I'll stay with you.

Mom! Mom! Mom!

I'm fine.

You won't turn to ash?

No. I'll get better in no time.

Will you stay with me forever?

Of course.

She was a cheerful woman but in poor health.

Some say that's why she went to her husband.

I'm fine.

You're also fine.

I don't want Kazu to hear that.

I'm back.

Hi.

Hello.

Any word from Ms. Hirai?

I got an email.

Look.

Ah, nice.

She looks the part.

Look.

- Here. - Thanks.

I thought you already knew.

I didn't.

Surprised?

Yeah.

I poured the coffee for Mom.

Here we go.

Before the coffee gets cold.

I think she went to see Dad.

She must've been so happy to see him and forgot the time.

What does it mean you can't come back?

Grandma said you get trapped in time.

You get stuck in that point in time forever.

You can never come back to the present.

It's been about 20 years but

Mom hasn't aged.

I was left behind.

By myself.

I shouldn't have poured the coffee.

Ow...

Your coffee made a lot of people happy, right?

I know it's a job that only I can do.

The happiness you give to others will one day come back to you.

I'll give it back to you a little by little.

You make me so happy.

No?

Not "no"...

This is New Year's Eve.

We are about to enter the new year.

Ten, nine, eight, seven, six...

Five, four, three, two, one...

Happy new year!

Happy new year. It is the start of 2019.

Here at the temple, people have started praying.

Many foreigners are here too.

With the Tokyo Olympic Games coming up next year

the temple is offering various services for foreigners.

It will be a year for showcasing Japan

to the rest of the world.

What's happening right now in other parts of Japan?

Here.

"Spring"

Introduce yourself.

I'm Ryosuke Shintani. Nice to meet you all.

That orange train?

They're here!

They're here!

Ryosuke!

That's him.

This is Kazu Tokita.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you too.

Hello. I'm his mother.

May I call you Kazu?

It's in here.

Is this Kinako?

Yep.

- Is this you? - Yep.

- You're embarrassed. - Be quiet.

Do you like this on your strawberries?

Yes.

I'll leave it here.

Thank you.

"The Water Planet"

I was left behind.

By myself.

It's good to be back in Japan.

But I feel more at home over there.

- Hello. - Hello.

I love it.

Getting along with Goro?

That man...A true pain in the butt.

He expects me to coddle him.

Is that right?

You said that before.

It's you. Did you sit there?

No.

Why not?

Just because.

So you're not waiting?

Not really.

Can you also go to the future?

Yes.

Seriously?

But nobody does.

Why not? Aren't you curious?

How far ahead would you go?

Two or three years to see how Goro and I are doing.

You can pinpoint the moment in the past because it already happened.

But not the future.

The person you want to see might not be here.

So it's not worth it?

That's right.

Kazu.

You have a cold?

Fever?

I'm pregnant.

Kazu...

Oh my God...

I'm so happy.

Aren't you happy?

I'm sorry. We should have been married first.

That's no problem but...

Why that face?

There's nothing to worry about. You have a proper job.

I have a job too.

Here? Take a rest.

Is it about your mom? Can't you let it go?

I don't know what I could've done not to lose her.

Stop blaming yourself. It wasn't your fault.

Are you going to spend the rest of your life serving coffee?

It won't solve anything.

Do I deserve to be happy?

Do you remember the day she disappeared?

You were six, right?

It was August 31, 2000.

The last day of summer vacation.

Can't you go back to that day?

No.

A Tokita woman has to serve the coffee.

We only have Kazu right now.

Can't she pour it herself?

We tried but it didn't work.

Another rule?

We tried everything we could think of.

Everything?

That's enough.

Thanks.

I...

thought about it.

Over and over.

I wish I could see her.

Why didn't you come back?

Why did you leave me?

Did you love me?

Did I make you happy?

Are you glad I was born?

Kazu.

I want to ask her these questions that have been eating at me.

"Are you okay?"

What is she doing?

A Tokita woman has to

serve the coffee for that seat.

We only have Kazu right now.

A hoax?

The coffee person has the day off.

- Here you go. - It looks good.

It's just a rumor, right?

Hello? Kazu? Call me.

It wasn't true.

Let him through.

It was a scam.

With a capital C.

I found a way to send Kazu to the past.

Oh, what's up?

Only the Tokita women can serve coffee for that seat.

Yes. Kazu's the only one right now.

Right now. Right?

If you get married and have a child...

If Kazu and I have a daughter...

Would that work?

How are you?

Sleepy.

Very sleepy.

What would you do if you can go back in time?

Would you?

Can I?

Yeah.

I think so.

Tomorrow, be at the shop at 8.

Don't be late.

April 13...

2019...

You're here. You'll have to wait until 8.

Hey...Where's Mom?

Restroom, maybe.

Did I make it?

Am I here? Yes!

What month and year?

April 2019.

No way! Still the Heisei era.

You're so young.

We don't have time. Where's the pot?

It's ready.

Great.

Take that seat. I'll pour you the coffee.

Who are you?

Miki. Written like "future" and pronounced "Miki".

Come on. Sit down. We don't have time.

I'm getting a little nervous. I hope it works.

You're going to pour the coffee?

You know the rules. Concentrate on the day you want to go back to.

December 24, 2000. Christmas Eve.

No. My mom disappeared on the last day of summer vacation.

Not that day. Four months later in December of that year.

Try to remember it as clearly as you can.

Are you ready?

Alright then. Before the coffee gets cold.

I have a message from your future husband.

"I love you..."

He loves you.

"I love you very much."

"We have a whole life ahead of us so please come back."

Do it for me too. Finish your coffee in time.

Don't go.

Mom, don't go.

No...Don't go.

No...

I have to go back.

No! Don't go!

Don't go!

You have to go back, Mom.

Hurry! Please!

Don't go!

Mom! Go back!

Don't go.

Don't go!

Oh no...Does it hurt?

Someone, help!

What happened?

Let's go treat that wound.

Go back!

Mom!

Wait!

Go back!

You have to hurry.

Mom...

Drink your coffee.

Hurry up and drink it. Please...

Hurry.

Are you Kazu?

Mom...That day...

I thought you went to see Dad.

You didn't go back to the past...

You went to the future to see me?

I had to be sure of something.

The doctor told me...

I had 3 months to live at most.

It was so sudden.

What would you do without me?

I was so worried. I had to go to the future and see for myself.

I'm sorry I didn't tell you about my illness.

I couldn't bring myself to tell you.

I had a dream on Christmas Eve.

About you coming back.

I missed you so much.

I was so happy to see you.

It wasn't a dream then.

Let's go back together.

Come back with me.

So I never made it back?

Is that why you're here? To get me?

Did I become a ghost like Grandma said?

I'm so sorry...You did it for me...

No.

I poured your coffee.

No. Listen to me. It's not your fault.

Can't we do something?

No...

We can't change the things that already happened.

You know that.

I wanted to be with you for much, much longer.

I could've listened to you talking forever over a cup of coffee.

How was school today?

What's your dream?

Are you in love with someone?

Does he love you too?

That's a relief.

I was worried because you're so timid.

Let him know how you feel.

Tell him "thank you" and "I'm sorry." Everything.

Then you won't regret anything later on.

No.

No.

Kazu...

Drink up.

Drink up, Kazu!

Your loved ones are waiting for you.

Mom...

Mom...

Mom...

Goodbye, Kazu.

Mom...

- Mom... - Goodbye.

No...No...

I'll be watching over you.

I'll be watching over you all the time.

I'll be watching.

No matter what happens, I'll be watching over you.

I love you...I love you, Kazu.

You'll be alright.

You'll be alright.

Welcome back.

Did you see her?

Where's that girl?

Back in the future.

You should be grateful to her and Ryosuke.

You've been watching over me.

Making sure I'm okay.

The first time I came to this café, I saw someone travel back in time.

She couldn't change what had already happened but...

she looked radiant when she came back.

Hello? Ryosuke?

Where are you?

The heart can change over just one cup of coffee.

The heart can change.

Be careful with that.

To the bedroom.

Time is cruel. The present and the future become the past so quickly.

I had to decide what I couldn't bear to lose.

Who are you talking to?

It doesn't matter who. Keep moving the boxes.

If my sister's accident made everyone unhappy

it'd mean she was born to make everyone unhappy.

Definitely not true.

Will you take these?

So I decided to be happy.

I'm going to make my parents and everyone around me happy.

My heart wasn't at peace.

I couldn't accept my wife's condition and treated her as a patient.

We're still a husband and wife.

We can take walks and travel together.

We'll enjoy what we can.

Kazu...

I'm happy for you. You must have seen your mom.

Thank you.

For making it happen.

Having you by my side...

is more important than anything.

You didn't know that?

Sorry.

I love you.

I thought so.

"Several months later"

Thank you.

Miki.

How should we write it?

Written like "future" and pronounced "Miki".

That's what she said.

I can't wait for you to grow up.

I have a favor to ask.

Kasumi Arimura

Kentaro Ito

Haru

Kento Hayashi

Motoki Fukami

Wakana Matsumoto

Hiroko Yakushimaru

You Yoshida

Yutaka Matsushige

Yuriko Ishida

Executive Producer: Takashi Hirano

Producers: Arimasa Okada, Junichi Shindo

Adapted from books by Toshikazu Kawaguchi: "Before the Coffee Gets Cold",

Before the Lies Are Revealed (Sunmark Publishing)

Screenplay by Satoko Okudera

Music by Masaru Yokoyama

Cinematography by Norimichi Kasamatsu

Art Direction: Kei Itsutsuji

Lighting: Kouichi Watanabe

Sound Recording: Susumu Take

Editing: Ryuji Miyajima

Co-Producer: Takuro Owaki

"The promise - 8:00am April 13, 2019"

Alright.

- Wait. - What?

Miki, again.

Mom pours the coffee. I go.

I pour the coffee. Mom goes.

I drink the coffee. I come back.

Yes.

Directed by Ayuko Tsukahara

Alright.

Before the coffee gets cold.

©2018 "Before The Coffee Gets Cold" Film Partners