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Get out...

Mayuko, you said you wouldn't get mad!

- What does Papa want to talk about? - I don't know.

Hello?

Papa?

Welcome home.

I'm home.

Welcome back.

Papa, it's a little early but would you like supper? Or a bath?

Never mind. Just sit down. Risa, please leave the room.

Yes.

Sakiko!

Shima-kun!

Ryohei? You're back?

Mom? Where is everyone?

Well, Yuko's mother in Yokohama took ill, so Yuko went home.

I see.

The kids are with us, so come eat dinner.

Yes.

Good evening!

- We've been waiting for you! - It's been a while.

Nice to see you again.

Welcome.

- I'd like to leave this the way it is, - Yes.

but we're going to take down this wall to open this up.

Here you are... Mr. Shima, I've made you some tea!

Yes!

Last year, your old woodworking teacher passed away,

so we have no one to make our furniture.

I see.

We both had the same idea.

Mr. Shima must do good work.

Thank you.

You're the one he came here with the first time.

Yes.

What a memory you have!

You were still students, but I thought you were married.

What do you think?

And I was only 21! I must've looked old for my age.

Yes, you seemed a little old.

But you two haven't changed at all.

No...

It's been ten...no, fifteen years since then.

I don't mean your ages. I mean the feeling of you two.

- Right? - Yes.

Haven't changed at all. That's why I knew she was the one.

Here you are.

Everything's...just the same as then.

This chair...this chest... the color of the walls.

Even though it was spring, it was snowing out.

Yeah.

It feels like we're in a time warp.

Itchan?

No way I'm answering!

Hello? Mayumi? This is Ichiro.

I got to Osaka all right.

Are you still mad?

Of course I am!

Well, I'll call again.

Say more than that, you jerk.

What should I say to her?

Where's Papa? Has he left already?

Yes. On the first flight.

What was he so mad about last night?

About the loan for Mayumi's shop.

He said I shouldn't do that on my own initiative.

I didn't want to bother him with that.

I thought Mr. Sawamura would be easier to talk to.

Don't you think so?

I think Papa is correct.

Risa...

It's strange, our asking Mr.Sawamura.

Mama? Is that the only thing he was mad about?

Eh?

Truly the only thing?

That's all.

Only that.

Hello? This is Ryohei. Yes, it's been ages.

Sorry to call so early. Yes, thank you.

Mom, are you feeling better?

Um...is Yuko there?

I think it's all right.

Which one do you think is good?

Well....

There will be two chairs here.

Yes.

Another cup?

Thank you.

Such hard workers!

Aren't they?!

Mr. Shima would visit us occasionally when in Asahikawa.

Oh?

I'm glad we introduced him to his teacher,

but that man was a very hard master.

It must've been tough on Mr. Shima.

But now he's off on his own career.

It's wonderful. Now he can carry on the work.

It's so quiet here.

Like another world.

You think so?

How long have you been running this place?

Um...About twenty years?

As a married couple?

Do we look married?

Eh?

We're living together,

but there's a reason we can't marry.

After all, it's just a piece of paper.

They both had families, it seems.

Eh?

There was some kind of trouble in Tokyo.

The owner here quit his job and came to start this lodge.

His wife...or at least I always thought she was his wife,

followed him here.

But he's never formally gotten a divorce.

Wow.

Eh?

Such passion.

And yet, they can live here so peacefully.

Peacefully and happily.

Yu-chan?

Yes?

Maybe any time soon is not possible, but...

Could we be together someday?

I'll wait for you.

I'm back.

Welcome home!

I'm so glad you're back!

Eh?

Papa was wondering what to do about dinner.

Is Papa home?

He took the day off from work.

Mama! We put up a Christmas tree today! Come look!

Hurry up!

Welcome back.

I'm back.

How's your mom doing?

It wasn't anything serious. Sorry to worry you.

I was going to take them out someplace to eat.

Let's all go together!

Let's go, Mom!

Oh, and look! This lights up!

Divorce..!

I'm thinking about leaving him.

Why?

Itchan had an affair.

No!

With whom?

An actress.

Someone in his play.

There must be some mistake.

Right! Of all the men, not Ichiro...

He confessed!

He said that...it...just happened.

He's married to me!

That he would have sex with another woman

is the worst betrayal! Unforgivable!!

Having an affair is like going off course as a human!

Don't you think?!

Why don't you two say you agree with me?!

Don't worry. It's Ichiro we're talking about.

Yes! I'm sure he treasures you more than anyone!

And he keeps calling the shop.

But she won't answer!

Even if he did it, if he's sorry, then once is okay.

But when I think of him with another woman, I get so incensed!

Mayumi, you really love Ichiro, don't you?

Hmm?

I'm almost envious of you.

What are you talking about?! He played around on me!

What's envious about that?!

That you can say to each other exactly what you think.

Hello, this is Saloon De Lutin.

If it's Itchan, just hang up!

Hello, please hold on.

Miss Mayumi, it's Mr. Sawamura!

I'm sorry I wasn't of much help.

What do you mean, the loan was cancelled?

I'm not sure of the reason myself.

I just suddenly got a "no" from above.

It's absolutely, completely impossible?

I tried a number of times. I'm really sorry.

No, no. Don't worry, Mr. Sawamura. You did your best.

I should apologize for making so much trouble for you.

There's one thing I'm worried about.

You haven't cancelled the loan with the other bank..?

The other bank..?

Uh...no! No, it's fine.

Oh, good. If you'd already cancelled it, what a mess!

I'm so glad.

I'm sorry I wasn't any help.

I wonder if her shop is going to be all right?

Well, all she can do is pay back Kowa Bank every month.

Show them she means to pay it back and get an advance.

Or she can cut her personnel to stretch profits.

Running a shop is so hard.

It sure is. Mayumi is young, but she's working hard.

And she's doing it for Ichiro.

No, nothing...

Maybe any time soon is not possible, but...

Could we be together someday?

LOAN CANCELLATION

What am I gonna do..?

What should I do, Itchan?

Hello, this is Ichiro.

Mayumi? You must still be at work.

Today's a holiday.

I'm going on stage now.

Oh, right. It's curtain time.

I've called and called. Why haven't you called back?

Because you're hateful.

Maybe you've fallen out of love with me?

Yeah.

If you really want to do that, then there's not much I can do.

Eh?

I'm tired of calling.

I'm pretty desperate here myself! With the shop!

Good-bye, Mayumi. I won't call again.

- Bye. - Wait! No!

Hello?!

Itchan..!

Mr.Oyabu! What are you doing back here?!

Hi!

What did you do?

I'm talking about Mayumi's shop.

Did you get that loan cancelled?

But that's too strange!

Until the other day, everything was fine!

Listen, Papa. Mayumi is a very good friend of mine,

and she was in trouble. I just wanted to help her.

Please! She's in big trouble.

I'm leaving now.

Good work.

Konishi here. Oh, what's up?

Today?

Sure.

It's Christmas time again.

This time last year, we were still strangers.

A whole year has passed.

Yeah.

What do you think of my mama?

Well...

I think she's terrific, young and pretty.

When I was small, I was always so proud of my mama.

On Parents' Days, she was always the youngest and best dressed.

When I was in middle school, my papa was transferred away,

so it's been just the two of us for so long.

We were more like sisters than mother and daughter.

We'd talk about anything.

We'd trade clothes, and go on trips together.

What's all this, suddenly?

Mama... has a lover.

Eh?

She fell in love, my mama did.

Now I see how your wife feels.

Having someone you love taken away by another.

I thought she'd always be my mama.

I never saw her as anything else.

That she'd fall in love, that she'd find passion...

My mother fell in love...

And I hate it! I don't know why, but I really hate it!

And that's the feeling I made your wife have.

And Momoko and Kenta...

Until now, all I've ever thought of was myself.

I never thought how much people around me were hurt.

Why do people fall in love with each other?

Eh?

After marriage the "falling in love" switch should go off.

Then I'd never have put you through all this.

But Mama told me something:

When you love someone,

you know the pain, the sadness, the quickening of your heartbeat.

Compared to an ordinary, boring life, that kind of life would be much more exciting.

That's what she said to me.

Good-bye.

Good-bye.

Maybe any time soon is not possible, but...

Could we be together someday?

Hello.

It's me, Reiko.

Oh, Reiko. What's up?

Don't "what's up?" me! I was stunned by your e-mail!

And you haven't called me since!

Sorry.

Did you really go to Hokkaido?

Yeah. I sure did.

Yuko, you never change!

You look so conservative and then you go do something nuts.

What're you going to do now?

What should I do?

What do you think should do?

You must not leave your husband!

It's no simple matter, splitting up a marriage!

You get everyone around you involved and get hurt yourself.

I know that.

Is your husband still ignorant of this?

I think so.

Then don't say anything.

He's trying to get things right between you two.

Eh?

That's why he's come to me for advice so many times.

Yuko? Are you listening?

I'm listening. Yes, I'm listening.

I went to see my husband.

I told him about you.

I didn't tell him your name. Just that I was in love.

But I think he had already figured it out.

I mean, that thing with Mayumi's shop...that I'd do that...

He hit me.

I'm sorry. It's my fault.

No, it isn't...

After all, I fell in love with you, too.

Sakiko...

I may have to leave Tokyo.

Eh?

The division chief called and told me today.

Probably, they'll send me to the Aomori branch.

When?!

As soon as the transfer order goes through.

Papa! Papa did this!

No, he didn't. I don't think it was him.

It was! I know it was!

Oh, why?!

We knew from the beginning that it would come to this.

Eh?

I've prepared myself for it.

I'm going to quit the bank.

Quit! What will you do?

I haven't thought about it. I have no idea even now.

I realize that I was too hasty. Could you reconsider?

Yes?

I wonder how she's doing..?

And after we made all these...

- I have no luck at all. - Eh?

And my girl has dumped me.

Try calling her again! Maybe she's crying over you right now.

Miss Mayumi! How did it go?

Things are looking bleak.

Are you going to make it?

Come on! How many battles have I fought through already?

I'm going home to do some serious thinking.

Do not shut this shop, you hear?

I'm back.

I'm back...

I said I'm back!

Itchan...

Mayumi...

What are you doing?

Of course.

I'll hang in there, for you.

You dare to say that.

Why aren't you here, Itchan..?

I really like his beard.

Hey! Is that Oyabu Joji?!

It sure is! Mr. Oyabu!!

You were wonderful today!

When are you going back to Tokyo?

I'll go back after this is finished.

- I'll see you tomorrow. - Can I have a picture?

Mr. Oyabu! Kaori is looking for you!

Oh...Thanks.

- Let's leave! - Sure. You've worked hard.

Can I have a picture?

Okay, no problem.

Thank you.

Please continue to support me.

Thank you so much.

Would you please sign my name?

Excuse me.

Mr. Oyabu! You're being sneaky! Going home without me!

Let's go to dinner together!

I found this really, totally awesome okonomiyaki place!

Mr. Oyabu!

Will you leave me alone?! What do I care about you?!

Dear Reiko, thank you for the phone call the other day.

I'm sorry I caused you worry.

About my going to Hokkaido...

You said it was nuts, and you're absolutely right.

What's wrong?

I'm sorry, Shima-kun. I'm sorry.

Why I was crying that day, I have no idea.

Even though I was so upset at not seeing him again,

that I chased after him...

Even so, I just couldn't bring myself...

I couldn't cross that last line...

Is it best that I don't tell my husband as you suggested?

If I don't tell him, probably we can go back to our old life.

But Reiko, that's too painful.

It doesn't change the fact that I betrayed Ryohei.

So what is a married couple?

Just because you live the same time in the same place,

does that make you a couple?

APPLICATION FOR DIVORCE

Don't say anything... don't make waves...

Mama, what are you doing?

What's going on here?! What is this?!

Can that be called a family?

Feelings are very scary things.

Just dialing one wrong number can ruin one's life.

Ben-kun! What are you doing here?

I was worried about you.

Come on inside. You must be freezing.

Come on in... Whoa, it's cold in here.

So, what's wrong?

Miss Mayumi, I did something really stupid!

Miss Mayumi!

Ben-kun!

Miss Mayumi...

And ruining everything...

E-mail again?

Welcome back.

Go on. It's to Reiko again, right?

What about dinner?

- I ate already. - I see.

- Listen, Yuko... - Yes?

- I have something to sa... - I...

Me, too! I have something I have to talk to you about.

Yes?

Hello? Hello.

Mr. Shima?

Yes.

I'll let you talk to Yuko.

No, never mind. Sorry to disturb you.

That was Mr. Shima.

Oh...

Listen, Papa...

- I told you I'm not your papa!!

Why didn't you tell me?

He's your old boyfriend, right?

Yes.

Where did you go last Sunday?

Hokkaido.

With Mr. Shima.

Why?

Why did you do that?

I didn't want to lie to myself.

I have something I've been thinking a long time about.

I've been thinking it, but didn't say it.

What am I in your eyes?

Yuko..?

Sometimes, when I'm with you, I seem to lose my identity.

Even though I'm right in front of you,

you don't even feel that I'm there.

We live every day together...

But I've tried to do my best for the kids, for you...

Rather than thinking of myself,

I tried to act in their interests, in everyone's interests.

But I suddenly realized that nobody calls me by my name,

but by "Mr. Konishi's wife." and such things.

I am a mother and I am a wife.

But that's not all! That's not all!!

There may be no hope for us...