It's warm.
You can tell we're at a spa.
Torii!
Okko.
This spa was born
because our ancestors saw some wild animals
bathing here to heal their wounds.
Then they started using it in their daily life.
Hananoyu spa rejects no one.
Both animals and humans alike.
“It welcomes everyone,” right?
Huh?
It's nothing.
We used to dream of performing in this show.
No way!
Yes way.
I'd still love to, even now.
Look.
But we must go now,
or we'll get caught up in traffic.
You just want to go home early.
No.
We didn't say hello to your mom.
It's OK, she's busy. Her inn's full.
How old is she?
70.
We've got to think about the future of the inn.
Okko.
What?
You know, the water
from Hananoyu Spa is a gift from the gods.
So every year a pair of chosen kids dance to express gratitude.
I'd like to watch you dance too, Okko.
Me too.
Woah!
Are you OK?
Call an ambulance!
It's a car crash!
I'm off.
Look at the photo I just took.
Wow!
You look funny, Mom.
You too.
HANANOYU SPA STATION
HANANOYU SPA STREET
How about this?
This is Hananoyu's...
Was it this far?
OKKO'S INN
Hello.
HARUNOYA
Okko.
Welcome.
Welcome, Okko.
Spider!
Spider?
On your head, Etsuko.
Come on.
Oh! When did it get there?
Go.
Okko.
Granny.
Sorry about my noisy granddaughter.
This way, please.
I see. She's full of life.
She's ill-mannered.
Don't stand in the way.
Guests are coming in.
Move over.
Sorry.
You room is down the corridor in the annex.
Thanks.
I'll bring your bag.
No, it's OK.
Welcome.
That's how it works.
Who's there?
Who are you?
Can you see me?
Why are you floating...?
You look promising.
I'm a ghost. I've been living here for a long time.
A ghost?
For a long time?
I'm Uribo. Pleased to meet you, Okko.
You just picked your nose!
A ghost's snot can't be dirty!
Come on, let's shake hands.
I've found a good friend. I'm happy!
Okko.
Okko...
Must be some bug again.
Okko! Okko, I'm coming in.
What happened?
I've had enough.
You closed the curtains.
No! There's a lizard on the window.
It's just a gecko.
They're cold-blooded, so they like the sunlight.
Then, what about him?
What?
Stop picking your nose!
Oh! Sorry!
I'll introduce you to Ko and Etsuko.
Come to my room.
Yes, Ma'am!
OK.
And don't shout.
Yes, Ma'am!
You'll scare everyone.
I'll duly remind her.
I'm sorry.
You don't look like Mineko at all.
How do you know Granny's name?
She's an old acquaintance.
You've gotta go to her room. Quick!
Don't follow me.
Don't say that. I finally found someone to talk to.
I don't wanna talk with a ghost.
Nobody can see me here, and they can't hear my voice.
Why only me?
Because you've almost died once.
Maybe you can connect to the other world.
Don't tell me...
Was it you who saved me?
Mineko's waiting.
Okko will live here from now on.
I'm counting on you, Etsuko.
Sure.
And you, Ko.
Understood.
Pleased to meet you.
It was such a terrible accident.
Um... Yeah.
Your mom and dad used to
come and help us during busy times.
Okko.
Tell them you're gonna help.
Mineko works so hard here. You're the only one
who can take over.
Take over the inn?!
Take over?
Er...
Okko, say this.
"I'll help and learn little by little."
Help at the inn?
It's OK.
Mineko, Okko said she wants to help here at the inn.
Are you saying you'll take over for me?
Huh? Er...
Yeah, Okko.
You'll be the junior innkeeper of Harunoya.
Junior innkeeper?!
Junior innkeeper!
That's fantastic news! I'm so happy.
Right, Mineko?
Yes, but...
She's still in elementary school.
Exactly, Etsuko. I haven't decided I'll be - -
Don't worry.
I'll teach you little by little.
Er, but...
Okko.
Help Mineko.
Listen to your life saver's request.
That's something to look forward to.
You're right.
I guess I'll make over my kimono for you, Okko.
Yaay!
Ring ring.
Thanks, Okko.
OK, OK.
Don't come in unless I call you!
But I'm really happy!
OK, I got it.
Now I can die happy.
Don't say that.
Well, he's already dead.
See ya tomorrow, Junior Innkeeper.
Hmph!
He disappeared.
He's really a ghost.
You're alive, then!
Kerria room, breakfast is done.
Winter Daphne room, for 2.
Thanks.
Ring ring.
Gross.
Please come again.
Good morning.
What are you doing, Okko? Say hello.
Good morning.
I've heard you're going to be the junior innkeeper.
Huh?!
Work hard.
I will.
Looking forward to that.
Yes.
Do you know what this is?
Yes. Your grandpa got it from a tile maker
whose workshop's been around for 1000 years.
It's been here since he died.
Did you open it?
Yes.
Huh? It sounds different now.
Oh?
I forgot this was here.
Who are they?
Your great-grandfather and great-grandmother.
So, this girl is...
It's me.
I think I was about your age.
Oh! This is...
We used to live in Osaka back then.
This boy...
He was our neighbor.
Makoto.
His surname was Tateuri, so we used to call him Uribo.
He was alive then.
What?
It's nothing.
Were you good friends?
We often played together.
I was a tomboy then.
We used to run around.
And go to our secret place together.
I was so wild that I fell from the roof once.
Uribo!
What? It's early morning.
The sun's up high in the sky.
Did you climb up there by yourself? Wow!
Come on, get out of the house.
OK, wait a minute.
Let's watch Mt. Ikoma.
Watch out!
Uribo!
Mineko!
- Mineko! - Uribo!
Are you OK? You're so bold.
I'm not bald!
I've got hair.
Me too.
Thank God.
Uribo's my life saver.
He was a lively and nice boy.
I really adored him.
Me too, Mineko.
I wonder where he is now and what he's doing.
He still loves you even now, Granny.
That's such a nice thing to say.
Granny doesn't know you're dead.
It's because I died just after she moved away.
How did it happen?
I felt lonely without her, so I climbed over the roof
we used to climb together.
The tiles broke and I fell down.
I see.
But, thanks to that, I met her again.
But...
I'm just happy to watch over her.
Uribo...
But you're alive. You can be by her side.
Don't quit. Keep helping at Harunoya for years to come.
Okko, I'll show you our secret place
where we played back then.
Wow!
Now I'll make a flower rain.
Beautiful!
I made up the kimono I wore when I was young.
I look like a power pole with arms and legs.
It really suits you.
Walk with your toes tilted a bit inward.
3 steps horizontal, 6 vertical per tatami.
Don't step on the edge.
Hop!
Bend your right leg, and lower your body straight.
Ouch.
Put your sandals there...
You're going to step on the hem.
I knew it.
Okko.
You can't expect guests to catch bugs for you.
Inn work is so hard.
Don't be so negative.
But...
Pray for them.
Good work.
I brought you a snack.
We wear other clothes for cleaning.
I want to get used to the kimono.
I see.
Hot spring pudding!
The Harunoya pudding made by Ko.
It tastes like spring!
You're starting school tomorrow. Greet your classmates properly.
Yes.
Oh?
Uribo! Why are you eating my pudding?
Wasn't me. Ghosts can't eat stuff.
I guess.
So it was you who ate it, Dad.
Okko, change your clothes.
You're starting school today.
You're so good at kimono dressing.
I must go say hello to your teacher.
She's your new classmate, Oriko Seki.
Say hello.
I'm Oriko Seki. Please call me Okko.
I live at Harunoya.
Oh, I see.
Okko!
Pleased to meet you.
Harunoya!
Uribo's even coming to school.
No running inside!
OK!
I'm Yoriko. My family runs a sweets shop on Hananoyu St.
Pleased to meet you.
More importantly, Oriko... Beware of Frilly Pink.
Frilly Pink?
Yes.
She wears a pink...
Frilly...
So you live at Harunoya?
My Granny's the innkeeper.
We run an inn, too. Shuko Ryokan, you must know it.
I'm Matsuki Akino, the only daughter.
Harunoya is a cute inn, isn't it?
Thank you.
A cozy wooden building with only five rooms.
I heard they serve local wild veggies and fresh river fish.
Yes.
We serve rich food, and our
morning buffet is hugely popular.
She's nasty.
We're adding more rooms with open-air baths.
It costs so much to keep guests satisfied, you know.
I'm envious. You don't have this problem.
What's funny?
Sorry, Frilly Pink.
Frilly Pink?
What's that?
You wear a pink frilly dress.
Are you mocking me?
No, but you're a bit flashy... You're like the odd one out.
What?! I don't want to be buried in ‘normality’.
But one's got to dress according to place and time...
That's being ‘normal’!
This society... No, this universe!
“I want to put a ding in it.”
By Steve Jobs.
You're so rude!
Try not to make Harunoya's reputation even worse.
What do you mean?
Ours is a good inn.
You're amazing!
Nobody has ever told her she's weird before.
I was shocked.
It was refreshing!
You're so brave.
What happened to your face?
Are you OK?
I'm surprised you're not the only ghost.
I ran after her, but she disappeared.
Are you OK, Akane?
Drink some water.
Come on.
What's wrong with him?
Why don't you ask them?
How?
Like “Is he sick?” Or “Are you lost?”
I see.
Thanks for asking.
My son's got a fever.
We're looking for a room, but the hotels are full.
A room?
Why don't you invite them to the inn?
Won't Granny be mad at me?
Mineko doesn't judge people by their clothes.
My family runs an inn. Would you like to stay there?
I'm the innkeeper. Welcome to Harunoya.
Sorry to barge in.
See? Mineko's nice and polite with every guest.
Please, come in.
Would you like me to call a doctor?
No, it's fine.
He often gets a fever when he's tired.
Thanks.
And spas are places for healing. We got here at the right time.
Yes.
Are you traveling?
Yeah.
We went to visit a grave and stopped by the spa.
My wife died last month.
That must've been hard for you.
I'm sorry to hear that.
My condolences.
They all say that.
When we say Mom's died, everyone feels sorry for us.
I've had enough.
Akane.
Let's go home, Dad.
I didn't even want to come to the spa.
Stay in bed, Akane.
And now we're in this tiny place in the middle of nowhere.
Excuse me.
What?
Okko.
Your dad is just trying to cheer you up?
Don't you understand?
What do you know?
I know.
I just lost my parents.
But I feel I've gotta work hard
'cos everyone's worried about me.
I hate that “You must work hard all the time” mindset.
And I hate to see people doing it when they shouldn't.
Enough, Akane.
Do you mean me?
Okko.
Yeah, Miss Hot Blooded.
What a crabbed fella.
Really! You're one crabbed fellow.
Tell him!
That's enough, Okko.
Doesn't matter if you're the same age.
A guest is a guest.
Harunoya's junior innkeeper can't act like that.
I'd prefer a more normal guest.
Okko.
You must not judge guests based on such a vague notion.
Using the expression “a normal guest”
means you're not observing them.
It's against hospitality principles.
Hananoyu hot spring's water rejects no one.
It welcomes everyone.
Because it comes from the gods.
After you've calmed down, can we go apologize?
I can't.
Let's go.
Come on.
Please, Innkeeper and Junior Innkeeper.
Raise your heads. It was our fault.
Thank you for your kindness.
I'm really sorry.
Actually, thanks to that discussion
Akane's fever went down.
I'm hungry.
As you can see.
We will bring you dinner, then.
Please do.
I want rice omelet.
This is not a restaurant, Akane.
We'll cook it for you.
And...
Yes?
Some cake.
Cut it out. You're too selfish.
I just asked.
I'll go buy some.
Okko.
Why all this for a brat like that?
Looking at Akane,
It felt like a stab in my heart.
I want to do something for him.
This is closed too.
CLOSED TODAY
What can I do?
Oh, you're the girl from Harunoya.
A shiny...
Your name is...
Hot spring pudding!
Thank you, lady!
Pudding?
Don't get offended.
It's really good.
Enough to serve it to our guests.
Thank you, Ko.
I wanna eat it too.
I'm sorry, the shop was closed.
But I think it's good. Try it.
Thanks.
Akane.
Sorry you went through all the trouble.
I'll take away the empty plates.
It was delicious.
Akane ate the omelet up in a flash.
Thank you.
You ate all the food.
I'm happy.
Here, Yuki.
That's...
The innkeeper served my wife, too.
I didn't expect we could eat together again.
Akane.
It was great we came here.
Wasn't it?
Granny.
Yummy!
It's delicious.
You can tell I taught you how to cook.
Darling, one more bite.
Not in front of her.
Eat by yourself, Dear.
But you've got it.
Hmph.
Mom, Dad. Tell me... You're alive, right?
Huh?
Of course.
Yes.
Dad.
It's so late!
Oh?
I was planning to stay a bit longer,
but he wants to go to school.
So we're leaving before he changes his mind.
The taxi's here.
And...
He was motivated by the junior innkeeper.
Thank you.
Okko.
The taxi's here.
Right!
What happened?
- Okko. - Coming!
What happened to your face?
You startled me.
You're really weird.
I'm sorry about my face.
Don't be.
Yesterday I ate the pudding together with Mom.
It was delicious.
Thank you, Junior Innkeeper.
Junior Innkeeper!
Goodbye!
You mustn't show your elbow when you wave someone goodbye.
Go wash your face and let me send you for an errand.
Oh, no!
I think the ghost in the school painted that moustache.
But, you know...!
What?
Making people happy like that... Inn work is amazing!
Yep.
Good morning. I'm Harunoya's junior innkeeper.
The Innkeeper sent me for an errand.
Er... Er...
Okko! Okko!
Look.
Wow! I wish Akane could see them too.
I'm sure he did.
Mineko told the taxi driver to drive by here.
Granny's amazing.
“Custom is King” by Herodotus.
I was right to put the smaller ones at the edges.
It gives it depth. Nice.
Right?
Matsuki?
Even her working clothes are frilly pink.
Does she want to hang like a carp banner?
Come on, Uribo.
Okko.
It's her!
Hmph!
Hey!
Enough with your pranks!
Hey!
Oriko! What are you doing?
Um, er...
Come here.
Hey, you...
What?
Miss!
It's dangerous!
Cut it out!
What?
What the - -?!
Where has she gone?
Did she run off?
Bye bye!
Hey! Wait!
She's amazing.
She flew to the inn, then disappeared.
Why here?
Welcome back, Junior Innkeeper.
Hello, Ko.
How was your errand?
Chamaruya's Innkeeper's nice, right?
I forgot!
I'll go now.
Okko.
It's fine. We're busy today.
Ko, Shuko Ryokan's staff's going to be here soon.
Leave it to them. Go back to work, please.
Yes, Ma'am.
I'm sorry.
You're really goofy, dumb and foolish.
Hey.
No doubt she's a bit goofy, dumb and foolish, but...
You're so mean!
More than a junior innkeeper...
You're a sillykeeper.
Sillykeeper?
The opposite of Matsuki.
Matsuki?
Are you friends with Frilly Pink?
Don't call my little sister that.
Little sister?
We're sorry for the inconvenience.
Did anybody get hurt?
No, we're all right.
Thank God. Our young mistress'll be relieved.
Yeah.
Thank you.
Are you Frilly Pink's little sister?
Her name is Matsuki! I'm her elder sister.
I died when I was seven. Now she's older than me.
So you're Matsuki's big sis?
I'm Miyo.
I like it here.
It's good for killing time.
Killing time?
We've got one more ghost.
There's someone else, too.
What's up, Junior Innkeeper?
They smell so good.
It's bad manners to snatch food before meals.
Huh? But that was...
So, what do you think of today's teacakes?
Yummy!
Right?
It seems dirtier than before...
This bell?
Yes. My name is Suzuki.
Like the motorbikes?
Mr. Suzuki?
Bell Demon Suzuki.
I'm from a demon clan.
You're the one who broke my seal, right?
So... It was you who ate my pudding?
It was yummy.
I see... Of course.
I've never seen a greedy demon before.
Why don't we just put him back in the box?
What? I was finally able to come out
after a long time. You're so mean.
Plus, I'm the one who's bringing in
a lot of guests here.
You're just bringing in a lot of troublesome ones.
Well, I'm a demon. I've got an affinity
for people with strong personalities.
Let's seal him up again.
This is the sealing string, right?
Wait.
Let's keep Suzuki here.
Are you serious?
Maybe they're all difficult,
but he's been bringing in guests.
He might bring in misfortune too, though.
I'll do my best to avoid trouble!
Really?
Yes.
In exchange,
you'll help with inn work!
Huh? But I'm a demon.
Demon or not, it doesn't matter.
That goes for you too, Miyo.
What?!
Miyo! After you've finished, do the back too.
OK, OK, Sillykeeper.
Okko's amazing, bossing ghosts and demons around.
You seem to have a lot of free time, though.
What can I do?
Miyo seems to be enjoying herself.
Must have been tough for her.
She was at Shuko Ryokan with nobody to talk to.
I know how it feels.
Ew! Snot!
Suzuki, make sure you don't hurt the moss.
Pick up the dead leaves, too.
It's better to follow the course from the pond.
Who are you talking to, Okko?
Granny... I was just talking to myself.
When you're free, could you check on Ms. Suiryo?
She didn't have her lunch.
If she's sick, we can call a doctor.
But if she's not that hungry, we can bring her a light meal.
Go and ask what she prefers.
Excuse me.
Ms. Suiryo.
Ms. Suiryo, are you asleep?
Something's burning?
A fire?!
Ms. Suiryo!
No luck.
What do you want?
FIVE COLOR DIET FOR BALANCED NUTRITION
A fortune teller? And ghosts?
Do you believe in such unscientific stuff?
It's not a matter of believing.
She's a guest, and - -
You're just overly excited because of summer vacation.
No, it's not that.
I was wondering if you've ever seen a ghost.
You're not a junior innkeeper, you're a sillykeeper!
I've heard that before.
Summer holiday season is the busiest time for Hananoyu!
We're all busy helping the family business.
Me too.
BALANCED FOOD FOR A HEALTHY BODY RESTAURANT MENU
Healthy food...
Healthy Food for a Healthy Body restaurant menu!
Do you know what “Healthy food for a healthy body” means?
And where the word ‘restaurant’ comes from?
The word ‘restaurant’ comes from Latin.
Like ‘restore’ in English.
It means to bring back to an optimal state.
Healthy food is necessary to cure
and maintain a healthy body.
It's basically the same thing.
So, the healthy food menu,
be it Asian or Western,
is conceived to make guests get healthy by eating!
I'm reviewing it now, so sorry...
“Don't ask your heart, teach your heart!”
By Tolstoy.
She gets on my nerves...
But no one can match Frilly Pink.
Matsuki's from a very bright lineage,
and she's a hard worker, too.
My dad said that our spa town owes
its success to her family inn.
Sorry for the wait.
Looks yummy.
Yoriko's sweets are a notch above the rest.
That lovely bamboo scent.
Yoriko, you changed clothes.
I'll be wearing this all Summer vacation.
All right! I'll give it my all too!
You're starting to look like Mineko.
I'm changing. Don't come in.
But you've finished.
This is quite tasty.
Yoriko gave me that!
Okko... You've got terrible marks aside from PE.
Don't look!
Everyone's always doing what they want!
I'm worried about Okko's future.
Marks are not everything in life. And she's got us.
Yes, but...
Excuse me.
Bring it over here.
Y-yes.
Olives and gazpacho jelly.
I've only ordered olives.
Since you don't seem very hungry,
I brought something that goes with champagne.
Please taste it.
Thanks. Sorry for the bother.
Don't mention it.
Aren't you going to wear the yukata?
No. You see...
I've been abroad for a long time.
I've never worn one.
Can you help me put it on?
I'll be happy to!
Huh?
Ms. Suiryo, your waist is so thin.
Maybe I've lost a little weight.
You should eat and plump up a bit.
How does it feel?
So this is how it's worn.
Feels nice and cool.
Yes!
Harunoya's summer yukata collection.
Wow! Awesome!
And now, all year collection.
“Drum knot tying”!
Thank you so much.
You're welcome.
Ko! Ms. Suiryo said it was very tasty.
I'm happy she's got her appetite back.
And also,
a cold drink please!
Ms. Suiryo.
Ms. Suiryo, are you there?
Maybe she went back to her room.
Oh?
Did I startle you?
I do that often too, when I bathe alone.
It feels so good!
I'm glad.
This is fig juice.
Thanks!
I was just thirsty.
Would you like a straw?
Don't need it.
Wild!
I'll bring you another one.
No, thanks. It was great.
T-thank you.
I'm surprised to find such a hard-working girl like you here.
Your parents and grandmother must have educated you well.
Not really.
Your grandmother is very strict, right?
She scolds me a lot.
But you admire her.
Yes!
And your parents, too.
Both Mom and Dad
and also Granny, often say
Hananoyu spa rejects none.
It welcomes and heals everyone.
And what do you do to relax?
Me?
Chatting with your friends,
or dressing up and going on a date?
A date?
I don't have a boyfriend.
And I don't know much about fashion.
Junior Innkeeper, can you come with me tomorrow?
Huh? Where?
Shopping is the best way to relax! Thanks for coming.
Sure.
They say there's a great shopping mall around here.
I wanted to check it out.
Those straps are cute.
But you're squeezing them too much.
Oh, I'm sorry.
Bring me a souvenir, please.
Hey, Okko! Are you going out dressed like that?
You make me feel embarrassed!
Are you gonna be OK without us?
Don't worry.
Really?
Well, all her clothes look alike.
Something sweet, please!
OK, OK.
They're my dear friends.
I heard the Innkeeper calling you Okko.
Can I call you Okko too?
Okko?
Okko.
I'm thirsty.
Ask Mom for some tea.
Please!
It's hot, be careful.
Okko, what's wrong?
Are you OK?
Uribo.
What's wrong, Okko?
I knew it. You're lost without me.
I've never seen the sea before!
You're both here with me.
We've always been.
Okko!
Did you get carsick?
I see... I didn't know.
I'm sorry I forced you to come.
No, I apologize.
I ruined your relaxing trip. I'm sorry.
But I can't help feeling that Mom and Dad are alive.
It's weird, isn't it.
No.
Here's your tea. It got a bit cold.
Thanks.
Okko. Let's go back to Harunoya.
- Okko. - Okko.
I'm fine now.
Ms. Suiryo, let's go shopping.
But...
I want to go.
It feels so good!
Jeez, I'm gonna get sunburned.
Ms. Suiryo, you'll get sunburned.
I don't mind.
And you?
I don't mind either!
Yaay!
Me neither!
Neither do I, actually.
Call me Glory.
Glory?
My full name is Glory Suiryo.
Let's go for some shopping therapy!
Shopping therapy?
Buying clothes is the best way to relax.
Clothes!
Here!
How do I look?
And like this?
Lovely.
And this?
Cool!
Oh?
Gorgeous! Gorgeous!
Well now.
Let's go for the second round.
Second round?
It's your turn now.
Let's start from here.
You look like a grown up.
I've never worn anything like this.
Next!
What do you think?
They're all wonderful.
We'll get this too. And the shoes.
Yes, Madam.
Don't!
Glory, Granny will scold me.
Getting something so expensive from a guest...!
Shh!
Not from a guest.
Take it as a present from an older friend.
You got dumped?!
Thanks for the big reaction. Talking to you comforts me.
Thinking of it, she looked down at the beginning.
Well, I've got dumped because I'm a fortune teller.
That's so mean!
How can he leave you because of that?!
No, it's not like that.
I believed too much in my reading.
Our compatibility
couldn't have been better.
Even though we often couldn't meet
because of work, I thought we'd be OK.
But he left me.
On what was supposed to be my luckiest day.
But you'll be fine!
You're beautiful, nice and super-cool!
I'm sure many people like you.
Don't rely on readings.
I'm sure you'll do right next time!
Cheering people up is my job. But now you're cheering me up.
Thank you, Okko.
If you ever pass by, come and see me.
Fortune telling is my calling.
I must go back to work.
Okko, you look so different.
Really!
Uribo! Miyo! Are you in?
Oh? That book...
Akane's dad sent it to the inn.
So Granny already knows.
Ta-da!
It's amazing. A very thorough review.
Really!
We'll get a lot of guests.
I didn't know Akane's dad was a writer.
He writes about you as “Okko,” not your full name.
It's OK. I'm Okko!
So, Okko. A Mont Blanc, please.
What?
Well, I brought in those two. It's the least I'd expect - -
I'm gonna be late for practice!
Oh?
Hey, Okko!
What the...? Can't she see us?
She was too happy.
The time's getting closer.
What?
Hey, Suzuki! What do you mean?!
The time she won't be able to perceive you two anymore.
You're talking nonsense again!
Maybe he's right. Sometimes Okko can't see us, I think.
Don't pay too much attention to your partner, Oriko.
Concentrate on your dance.
I'm sorry. Once again, please.
You're not taking it seriously. That's why you dance sloppily.
I am taking it seriously.
Where's the junior innkeeper?
She will be here shortly.
There's Okko.
Sorry for the wait. Here you are.
How cute.
Open-air bath pudding.
It does look like an open-air bath.
Excuse me. Here you are.
You're cute too, Okko.
Can you sign the book for me later?
I'm not worthy...
For me too.
Finished.
Thank you.
We'll take care of the rest. Get some sleep, please.
Where's Granny?
She's already in bed.
Uribo? Miyo?
Suzuki?
Uribo? Miyo?
I'm sorry!
Oriko, you should quit.
You can't go on like this!
This shinto dance
tells everyone about Hananoyu. It's very important!
I know.
No, you don't.
She won't quit.
You were both chosen because you'll take over your inns.
We don't even know how long it'll last!
Matsuki.
What do you mean?
Don't you get it?
An inn where guests take care of staff,
how long do you think it can survive?
Do you mean ours?
You've only got one hostess.
Your grandmother has to serve guests as well.
She's the innkeeper!
Yeah, but she's aging.
Guests would feel bad asking an old lady
to carry heavy things and other stuff.
That's why I - -
It's the same with a child.
It'd be a disgrace for Hananoyu if an inn closed down.
A disgrace!
So, quit the dance.
Nonsense! Harunoya has its own way to do things.
I'm saying it's wrong!
Hey, you two...
How about you, Matsuki?
You think you can do everything,
but you're just relying on your staff.
What do you know, Sillykeeper?
We're practicing!
Why do you wear frilly pink if you work in an inn?
I don't get it!
You said “frilly pink” again! Sillykeeper!
I did! Frilly Pink!
- Sillykeeper! - Frilly Pink!
- Silly Sillykeeper! - Frilly Frilly Pink!
Good grief.
Hey, Okko!
I'm here.
Uribo.
Where have you gone?
Can you see me?
You pulled no punches.
Were you watching?
You've gotta help Mineko. Go home, quick.
Yes, I know.
You stopped me, Uribo.
Uribo?
- Oh? - Stop it! Poor thing.
Fire!
It stopped again.
Miyo!
Okko.
Poor thing.
You like lizards.
Huh?
Hey, Shota!
Dad!
You walk too fast.
Are you staying at Harunoya?
Yep!
Mr. Kise and family.
My warmest welcome.
Yup, here we are!
What?
You're Okko!
Thank you.
Welcome.
The entrance's nice, too.
Welcome, Shota.
You know my name!
Same as in the book.
Don't worry, come here.
She looks older in the picture.
Come on, I asked them to cook a low-salt, low-calorie meal.
It was delicious.
I did eat.
I'm talking to your father.
Excuse me.
Okko!
You're so lucky, Shota. Sitting on Daddy's lap.
Sorry, young lady. Take this away too.
Dear.
It's bland like hospital food.
I'm sorry.
I'll ask if they can make something else.
It's OK.
I can finally travel with my family.
I want to eat something rich.
You can't! They took out your kidney and pancreas.
Not the pancreas.
Remember what the doctor said.
I'm sorry I couldn't satisfy his taste.
It's not your fault.
- Right. - Exactly.
If you can't use salt and oil,
it's difficult to cook something rich.
I'll think of some “balanced food for a healthy body”.
BALANCED FOOD FOR A HEALTHY BODY RESTAURANT MENU
Maybe Matsuki would know.
What's wrong, Okko?
I'll go to Shuko Ryokan for advice!
- Wait, Okko. - Okko!
Are you going to Frilly Pink's?
You'll catch a cold dressed like that.
I'm fine!
Ouch!
Why? Hmph.
It'd be a disgrace for Hananoyu
if an inn closed down. A disgrace!
Okko! This way.
Miyo?
It's wonderful.
How beautiful.
Our guests will love it.
Yes. But plants need to rest at night.
Let's shorten it by one hour and see what happens.
I agree.
Someone's there.
It's Harunoya's junior innkeeper.
What is she doing there in this cold?
There goes the Sillykeeper.
This way, please.
Second floor.
Yes.
Thank you.
Matsuki?
What do you want?
I'm busy.
Miyo.
So?
What?
I apologize for earlier.
I was distracted during practice.
And what you said wasn't wrong.
So?
I need your help.
I absolutely want to satisfy a guest.
Don't you have any pride?
I do!
But pleasing a guest is more important.
You'd do the same, Matsuki!
I'm not that sure.
Well, if Harunoya shuts down it'd be a disgrace for Hananoyu.
Between steamed meat and roasted meat,
which do you think has the least calories?
Steamed?
No, it's roasted meat.
Roasting melts fat.
If you grill 100g of meat,
you lose 5g of fat. That counts for 45 calories.
If you melt salt in water and apply it with a brush
or spray it equally all over the food, it won't feel bland.
But more than anything, the ingredients are important!
Matsuki.
“If you can dream it, you can do it.”
By Walt Disney.
Give it your all!
Matsuki! What can I say...
You're amazing! Thank you so much!
Suzuki.
Okko. The day of parting is set.
What?
On the day of the festival,
Uribo and Miyo will leave this world
and go to heaven.
What do you mean?
Hananoyu beef!
It's priceless.
This can work.
The stickies'll save me time.
Thank you, Junior Innkeeper.
Leave it to me.
Give it your all. Everything depends on you.
Roger Wilco, Milady.
Harunoya!
It's good! Nice and salty.
It was brushed with salty water and twice baked.
He ate it whole.
You can tell it's cooked with cherry wood chips.
Don't say you want to drink sake.
You can't.
I want to drink sake.
He said it!
We've got it!
Here.
Rice with mushrooms cooked in sake.
The alcohol has evaporated.
The nice aroma of sake.
Tasty!
Yes!
What is it, Madam?
Something wrong with the register?
No, it's not like that. But...
Tofu skin stew made with Japanese yam and soy milk.
We used only a little salt, seasoning
with soup stock and spices.
- Curry! - You guessed right.
Tasty!
Mr. Kise was delighted.
You're great, Ko.
Nope, it was everybody's joint effort.
- Main dish for Azalea room. - OK.
Hananoyu steak.
Please eat it with balsamico sauce and wasabi.
Can't believe I can eat a steak.
Smells nice.
It's tasty.
This is good.
Try it.
Let me taste it.
This complements the main dish.
Rice cooked in red wine.
Seasoned with porcini and vinegar.
It's delicious.
Right?
Thanks, young lady. For putting up with my selfishness.
Don't mention it.
I'm happy we could satisfy your tastes.
Is it good?
My goodness.
He fell asleep.
Being able to relax like this at the spa with my family,
eating nice meals...
I'm happy to be alive.
He had an accident in March.
He's been in the hospital until now.
An accident...
He's been unconscious for months.
I thought he wouldn't make it.
Really...? I see...
Two cars collided in front of me.
I steered to avoid them and entered the opposite lane.
He hit an oncoming car.
And involved a whole family in the accident.
My only consolation
was that their only daughter
survived completely unharmed.
No...
I...
No!
I want to go home.
- Okko. - Okko.
I'm sorry we can't be by your side, Okko.
Okko.
Dad... Mom...
Mom and Dad are happy you're alive.
We're not in this world anymore,
but you've become a great innkeeper.
No... Dad! Mom!
Don't leave me alone.
You're not alone.
That's right.
No! Dad! Mom!
Don't leave me alone!
Young lady.
Okko.
No!
Okko!
Uribo!
Miyo!
Okko!
Come out. Don't leave me alone.
Miyo, wait!
Okko!
Okko.
I had a bad feeling. I felt I had to come here.
Your parents. Uribo and Miyo.
It must have been tough. I'm glad you told me.
Remaining alone...
But Okko, you're not alone.
Glory.
Your parents are watching over you.
I can't become a great innkeeper if I'm a crybaby, right?
Matsuki.
Sorry for the inconvenience, Matsuki. Please.
Sure.
No!
Shota.
I wanna stay here!
Don't be selfish. Put your shoes on.
Sorry, Shota. Dad can't stay here.
Let's go.
I'll stay by myself.
You two can go.
Okko!
Okko.
Okko!
Shota.
I want to stay here. May I?
Yes, you may. Please, stay.
Yup.
Leave it to me, Oriko.
Young lady. What can I say...
Forgive me.
Let's go, Shota.
Shota.
Excuse me.
I beg you please, stay here.
Don't worry, Oriko. We'll host them.
My late parents...
And also Granny, often say this.
Hananoyu Spa's water is a gift from the gods.
It rejects no one.
It welcomes and heals everyone.
So... Stay as long as you like and relax, please.
Please.
Thank you, young lady.
But it's tough for me.
Because you are
Mr. and Mrs. Seki's only daughter.
They died because of me.
Oriko, aren't you?
No. I am this place's...
Harunoya's junior innkeeper.
Okko.
So proud of you, Okko.
Indeed.
Snow!
Let's go in, everybody.
It's snowing.
I can stay too, right?
Yes, of course.
Let's go.
Thanks.
Sure.
Dear.
Dad.
Have you stayed here before, old lady?
Y-yeah. I have.
Harunoya's junior innkeeper.
I can't call you Sillykeeper anymore.
It's an uncanny place.
It is.
You told me about ghosts before.
Yeah.
I've actually heard a voice.
When I made mistakes, or I got yelled at by a guest.
“Give it your all, Matsuki.” “You can do it, Matsuki.”
You know, I had an elder sister. She died before I was born.
It seemed like her voice.
I wish I'd met her.
Matsuki.
Let's go.
Yup.
Seems like a dream to listen to Mineko's koto again.
Okko! The shrine's power's reaching max level today!
Is it goodbye for real?
We'll meet again.
When we reincarnate.
We'll come to Harunoya.
And we'll meet you grown up.
Okko!
But will I be able to recognize you?
You will.
Sure.
Looking forward to that.
I wanna eat the open-air bath pudding.
I want to bathe in the spa.
I wish this moment could last forever.
Okko.
Uribo. Miyo.
Directed by Kitaro Kosaka
English subtitles Simona Stanzani