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I'm sorry but we won't be needing that extra room.

Hello, the Konishis.

Yu-chan?

Yes.

Happy Birthday.

Thank you.

Thank you for remembering.

They suddenly want me to play the leading role!

Quit shilly-shallying and get moving!! Hurry!

He did it...

He did it!

He did it! He did it!

Mama?

Eh?!

Risa?

Oh? You're sleeping there? I'm sorry! Did I wake you?

- What happened? - Eh?

Last night I had too much to drink and got sick.

Are you cold?

Auntie Kazuko told me to stay over at her house.

- Are you okay? - Yes, I'm okay.

Papa called last night.

Eh?

And what did he say?

He said he's coming back here next week.

Want some?

Ah...yes, please.

Mama? Your stockings...

Oh! My! There's a hole..!

I'm...not feeling very good. I'm going to lie down.

Ichiro? The leading role..!

That's right!

Is this about the right length?

Didn't you hear? The leading actor was in an accident

and is in the hospital.

You mean the one they're talking about on the talk shows?

That's it!

Eh?! Then you mean MacBeth at the Globe Theater?!

Pin-pon!

That's terrific! We have to go see him, right, Sakiko?

Yes.

But he forbids me from going to watch!

Why?

He messed up a little on the first day,

and since then he's been

not like himself at all.

Well, of course! With such an important part!

Yes, terrific.

We have to send flowers!

Yeah, yeah!

You don't have to do that.

The lady here said it, too! "To Oyabu Joji."

Lady...

Is something wrong?

You're a little distracted.

I...Sure enough, I'll...have you cut it!

My hair!...Oh, but I have to go home in case he calls.

Calls?

Who?

Who? Well...

Oh! I have to go, too!

The grocery delivery service is coming!

- Really? - Bye!

Here you are...

Three shirts and one suit.

Thank you for waiting.

- Is this right? - Yes.

- Thank you for your hard work. - Thank you.

Good morning.

Say, what time did you come in last night? I had no idea.

It was rafter midnight.

The legs come off this, so it's easy to move.

I came to say hello.

Thank you very much.

Then I'll leave it up to you.

I can't stand him..!

Who?

Why you..!

Right before payday, a lunchroom at work is very handy!

Right! Like you single girls need it!

Come on! I'm up to my ears in loans!

I think I'm doing pretty good.

Big deal! Supporting a family is hard work.

Maybe I should tell Yuko what you just said.

Say! Do you know the three days that a husband must never forget?

Huh? What do you mean?

Their wedding anniversary, his wife's birthday,

and her ovulation day.

I get it.

Don't forget now!

What?

Her birthday! Yuko's!

She sends me a lot of e-mail these days.

So it seems.

You might be heading for a fall.

Just because your wife doesn't say anything

doesn't mean she doesn't know anything.

I think you've got it wrong. I just got busy and forgot.

Men expect forgiveness so easily.

Please.

Yuko isn't your mother. She's your wife.

I know that.

For me, your family is almost too good to be true.

Don't let my last bastion fall so easily. That's all.

Song: Yumi Arai - Good Luck and Good Bye

natsukashii ano hito ni hitogomi no naka de atta I meet someone who used to be dear to me in the crowd

hohoemu kao ga sukoshi hanikamu no His smile is a little bashful

mukashi no mama da wa Just like it used to be

kizutsuita koi nanoni mou atokata mo nai no yo Though love hurt me, no traces are left of it anymore

guuzen' aetara nakidashichau to If we'd meet by chance, I'd burst into tears

omotte ita noni That's what I thought

SHOU WIN'DOU wo yokome de mireba Casting a sideways glance at the show window

machiawase shita koro wo omou kedo I think about when we first met

ima wa mou betsubetsu no koibito ga matsu basho he to Now we're both waiting for different lovers

furidashita ame ni oitaterarete Overtaken by the rain that begins to fall

isoide yuku no yo I have to hurry

Is it okay to leave your shop?

Yes. I had to go to my studio anyway.

You just need to be back by late afternoon, right?

So, how's the table?

Wonderful!

Has something happened?

Eh?

Why would you come by my shop?

Do I have to tell you?

Then I won't ask.

You've always been like that.

Eh?

What we were just saying...

If it's something minor, you can spit it out and get mad,

but if it's something crucial, you just keep it inside.

So, sometimes folks don't know what you're thinking.

Something crucial?

Yeah.

Like what?

I never did know even up to the end.

When I went to Hokkaido and we started living so far apart,

I didn't ever know how you felt about it.

I was thinking I could give up my job.

I could give up my life in Tokyo, give up everything...

But at the end we had this huge fight on the phone.

After that, I went to Haneda Airport.

I didn't want it to end like that...I said some awful things.

But the flight didn't go, the last plane to Asahikawa...

I've never told anyone that before.

I'm sorry.

What?

That I couldn't be more straightforward.

All this time, that day has been sticking in my heart.

You know...

It's very strange, but I've never fought with my husband.

Yet you and I used to fight like crazy all the time.

Hello?

It's me...Sawamura.

Oh, hello.

Are you free to talk now?

Yes.

Are you at work?

Yes, I'm working overtime.

That's rough.

I still can't quite believe it.

Nor can I.

Can I see you again?

Hello?

I'm regretting it.

When I think of what we did, I get so frightened.

I don't regret a thing.

This weekend, shall we go away someplace together?

Eh?

I want to spend the whole time with you.

I'm sorry. Another call has come in...

I'll call again.

Hello?

Oh, Papa! No, it's fine.

I heard from Risa that you're coming home.

No, no, I haven't got a cold.

I'm starving!

I'm so hungry!

Oh, mother!

Whatever happened, Yuko?!

I was just about to feed them at my house.

I'm so sorry!

If you're going out, you should let me know.

I'm sorry. I just forgot what time it was!

Mama, where have you been?

You've got leaves on you.

- Mama! Hurry up! - Sorry!

Mother, I'll take over here. Thank you so much.

Dear God! Please hear my prayer!

I put in 10,000!

Please let Itchan do well in his play!

And please let him remember his lines perfectly.

And finally, let there be a big audience!

Hello, the Konishis.

Was it all right at home?

Yes.

We were so late. I got worried.

Somehow I made it back in time to make dinner.

I see. Is your husband home yet?

No, not yet...I was just taking a bath.

I'm sorry! I'll call back.

No, don't worry.

I didn't tell you something today.

Eh?

That time...I went to the airport, too.

Twelve years ago, after we had that fight on the phone...

I was going to go see you in Tokyo!

But it was snowing so hard, traffic bogged down.

I felt the same way you did.

Actually, I wanted you to come to Asahikawa,

but I couldn't say it.

I guess I was too young and lacked confidence.

I think it was just that.

What on earth are you doing here dressed like that?

Oh!..I was in the bath and the phone rang.

What's going on?

For your birthday... a little late.

What?

You've never bought me flowers before.

Good grief. I thought you'd be happier. Here.

Thank you. They must've cost a lot.

There she goes again.

They did!

It's remarks like that that make people say you're wifely.

Like who?

Never mind, like who. We had some beer, right? Want one.

Sure...No, actually I'm getting back in the bath.

We're... the ideal family.

That's what Reiko said!

Sorry about your birthday.

Twelve years ago, after we had that fight on the phone,

I was going to go see you in Tokyo.

But it was snowing so hard traffic bogged down.

After that I went to Haneda Airport.

But the flight didn't go, the last plane to Asahikawa...

How many, years has it been since I saw Itchan play the lead?!

My heart's pounding!

How nice that your husband makes your heart pound!

I wonder if he can really do it!

Of course he can!

I'm worried to death!

There! Look at that!

Hurry Up! Look!

Right!

What? This one, too?

No, no! This one! Isn't he cool!

A stage mother.

He is cool.

SALON DE LUTIN

I wonder if this is too small...

It's the thought that counts.

The thought! That's right.

What are you up to! The hall is this way!

Yes!

Hello!

It was marvelous, Itchan!

- It was truly wonderful! - Was it really?

Anyway, have a seat!

You were completely different than the Itchan we know!

Hey, what does that mean?!

Want some tea?

Oh, no! Don't go to any trouble.

- Don't forget you're the actor. - Exactly.

This is a little something from us both.

Thank you! That makes me really happy!

Where's Mayumi?

In the ladies' room.

She got so emotional, that she got all weepy.

What is she doing?!

Here you are...now I thought I had something else.

Will you sign this for us?

The guy playing MacBeth was terrific!

Much better than I thought he'd be.

When Asameji Shingo couldn't do it,

I was going to cancel my ticket!

What's the name of the new fellow?

Oyabu Joji.

Keep up the good work!

That way's the stage! Go this way.

This way! Really!

See you again soon!

Yes!

- Come in! - Excuse me.

- Come in! - Good work tonight, Mr. Oyabu!

You, too!

- Stage gifts! Cake! - Thank you.

Mr. Oyabu, we're going out for a drinking party. Will you come?

Sounds great!

- I'll come get you when we leave! - As you wish.

Looked like a completely different person

Right!

Yes.

From the Itchan who was drinking at our house.

Right.

I'm really sorry about that time.

When we were at your house and Risa was so rude.

Mama, I'm leaving now. Thank you for a lovely party.

Is she still with him?

I don't know. She won't say much about him.

I see.

But Yuko, I'm beginning to understand how she feels.

Eh?

It's a little embarrassing at my age,

but I used to think everything was right or wrong.

But there are some things not so easily disposed of.

The more you let your feelings out,

the more you're likely to do what others consider bad things.

Sorry to keep you waiting!

Did you get to talk to Ichiro?

No, it was a little embarrassing, so I just came on.

Is that okay?

I'll see him at home, anyway.

Right!

You should have a fancy dinner waiting for him! He's a star now!

Oh, come on! A star! He's not star!

I saw your message. What is it that's so important?

He's so late...where is he...

Oh, that's awful!

What?

Itchan was always waiting like this for me.

Itchan, you were marvelous today.

Eh?

Downstairs?

May I come up?

Sakiko?

I'll be right down.

It wasn't just a dream, was it?

Eh?

The other night.

When I woke up, you were gone.

On Thursday, will you go to Izu with me?

I'll be waiting at Tokyo Station.

You and I were just living a dream. That's what it was.

We can still go back.

Let's consider it past memories.

I will never tell anyone. We'll just keep it in our hearts.

This is the first for me, to fall so deeply in love.

I'm home.

Welcome back.

Risa, I might be going away this weekend. My friends asked me.

But I'm still not decided. You know Papa's coming home and all.

Risa? What's wrong?

- What's wrong? - Mama...

Calm down.

He told me he won't see me anymore! He says it's over!

He says if we keep seeing each other, we'll hurt everyone,

our families, the people around us...

so he wants to end it.

But I love him!

I can't believe I won't see him again!

I can't imagine a life without him!

Risa...

Mama, what should I do?

I've never fallen so much in love like this before!

Risa.

If you love him so much, why don't you try confront him again?

He's your first true love, right?

You don't want to let him go... Right, Risa?

I'm always on your side, no matter what!

I will never think of you as a bad girl!

Now don't cry.

Papa, what's wrong?

Oh...

I can't sleep.

I see.

Want to drink something?

Sure.

Yuko, this weekend, why don't we all go out to dinner?

I can come home early this weekend.

Oh.

Where shall we go?

We should stay here.

With kids, we can only go to a family-style place, anyway.

I see.

Right.

Then, during the winter holidays, let's all go someplace!

What?

I was too busy during the summer to take the kids anywhere!

What's with you? You've suddenly become such a good daddy!

Was I such a bad daddy before?

Don't be silly. It was a joke.

I felt that my husband was trying to change something...

I had suspected him of something,

but if he's trying to get back to his family, I'll say nothing.

Ken-chan! Go wake up your dad and sister!

Yes.

And my own feelings, which were shaken up ever so slightly,

I'll have to put them under lock and key...

Hurry!

Okay!

Papa's already awake! Now only my sister!

Hey, no running now!

Morning.

What?

Your hair is wild.

Reiko, I don't know if our family is ideal.

We're just an ordinary, four-person family.

Papa, will you have dinner with us tonight? - Yes.

That's unusual.

It's great!

But maybe "ordinary" is the hardest type to be.

Sometimes I think so.

We're off!

- Papa, we're going now. - Take care.

Hey, wait up!

I told you we'd go together.

Bye.

Bye.

Itchan! Itchan!

Wake up! Wake up!

- Hey! Let me sleep a little more!

There are all different kinds of married couples...

Mayumi!

I'll read it to you. Listen well.

"At the Tokyo Globe Theater, despite being dropped into the role,

"Oyabu Joji, playing the lead, gives a strong performance,

"comparable to far more veteran actors, in this highly watchable rendition."

It says, "Oyabu Joji's strong performance!" Look!

Well, nothing strange about that.

Gimme a break! As if you're not happy about it!

Some couples get along, some fight all year long.

Don't get so carried away!

My own cooking is much better anyway...

Itchan! Don't forget tickets for Ben-chan and Keiko!

And for me, too!

You're coming again?

Of course!

Hey, I can't brush...

- Sorry. - Sorry.

Some couples talk about everything.

Itchan, give it your all today. I'll have dinner waiting!

Don't overwork yourself.

It's fine! You don't have to be so polite.

My cooking is better, anyway...

Did you say something?

And some couples say nothing at all.

I'll be waiting at Tokyo Station.

But no matter what kind of couple,

to keep together as a family, they have to work at it...

To work at being just ordinary.

- Otofu. - Got it.

- Ponzu. - Got it.

Now, let's see...what else... how about shiitake mushrooms...

- Yuko! Hello! - Hello!

You're having a hotpot tonight, too?

Daddy's coming home early, so we're all eating together!

How nice!

Papa's coming home at our house, too...now, leeks.

Sakiko, the greengrocer outside had leeks on sale.

Right! That's the place to buy 'em!

My Heavens! How strange to see you here!

Well, Itchan's not home nowadays...

What about your shop?

Today, I've let Ben-chan and Keiko handle it.

Let's see, what shall I make..?

This is hard work, thinking what to have all the time,

but I have to make sure Itchan has nutritious food.

Having such a wonderful wife must make Oyabu Joji happy.

For sure.

Oh, come on! We're all good wives! We're all here doing this!

Mama! Can I have some chocolate!

No! You can't have only candy!

Mama!

Okay...okay! Bye!

Hello, the Konishis.

- Oh, Kenta? - Papa?

Yes. Where's Mama?

She's at the supermarket, buying stuff for dinner.

Okay. Listen, tell her I'm on my way home.

Okay.

We're back!

- Papa says he's on his way home. - Really?

Kenta, did you do your homework?

Yes, I did!

No, he didn't.

This is the first for me, to fall so deeply in love.

I'll be waiting at Tokyo Station.

I want to spend the whole time with you.

Hello.

Sawamura here.

It's started! Please let Itchan do well tonight!

Mr. Oyabu! Break a leg!

Okay, let's get to work on dinner.

Risa, I've decided to go on a trip with my friends.

Please look after Papa. He's coming in about 9:00. Mama

That's about it, then...Papa should be home anytime now.

Kenta! Juice!

Ken-chan, why don't you wait until Papa comes home?

Mama, shall we go to meet Papa?

Now?

We'll surprise him by waiting at the station!

- Mama, let's go! - Yeah, let's go!

Well...yeah, let's go!

Hurry up, Mama!

Don't run now! Watch for the stoplight!

There's Papa!

There's makeup on your coat...

I brought Risa with me!

For your birthday, a little late.

I'm sorry. We won't be needing that extra room after all.