YAE NOGUCHI KEISEI TRANSPORTATION
Someone once said
life is like a jigsaw puzzle.
From our best memories
to the horrible experiences we want to curse fate for
are all irreplaceable pieces of our lives.
A lost ticket,
a dress worn in December,
Thank you.
A stain from an ink called "Blue Hour."
An intimate moment on a winter beach.
A Mars rover with your name on it.
A pop star your own age.
Dreams that never came true.
Failed romances.
Those who drifted away.
Even those fateful mistakes,
are they filling up my picture?
Good morning, everyone.
This is Norn Airlines flight 627 bound for Reykjavik.
This is flight 627.
I'll be your--
Morning, Yae.
Good morning.
-Have a good day. -Thank you.
I'll be your cabin assistant, Yae Noguchi.
According to forecasts, the weather should be fair for most of the flight,
but please remain in your seats
with your seatbelts fastened in case of sudden turbulence.
Please get to Mr. Okada at the entrance of Tanukikoji 3-chome.
232, copy.
What would my life be now
if I had never met you?
Yae! Morning!
Morning.
-I like mild curry. -Let's have spicy!
Crap, it's Wakui!
This goes on your record.
-Oh, crap! -Just act natural.
You, freshmen! Come here!
For real?
Hurry it up. I can see your knees!
Fix it already!
-Out of the way! -Don't try to hide it.
Namiki!
Come on! Come on!
Namiki!
Thank God!
Thank you.
Obuchi asked me.
It's Namiki, right?
Have we met somewhere before?
I got it!
You're the one who spilled the soda at Seicomart.
Nope, that wasn't me.
Thanks.
Later.
Thanks for that, Noguchi. You carry that by yourself?
Namiki did.
I see.
He's a pretty good guy.
Didn't you ask him to?
Me?
What did I do?
Nothing.
…is A.
Which means B equals R.
We can put A and B on the x-axis, so we draw them in.
A, B…
Kosaka?
Yes?
You'll have exams soon. Make sure you focus.
I'm sorry, sir.
A,H is perpendicular to the x-axis, so…
So that girl from the other day.
From the app?
She's 28 and works at a call center.
A temp who has to sit there and get yelled at by customers six days a week.
Know how to bag a girl like that?
Mirroring.
The girl and the customers are starving for empathy.
What do you mean?
I'm exhausted, I had the worst customer today.
Oh, you poor thing.
I feel like wine.
Oh wow. Me too.
Really?
When the girl goes to drink, you do too
and place your glass down at the same time.
After she experiences a moment of peace,
she'll be on top of you 30 minutes later.
Good work today.
Ah, I'm tired…
It especially works on ladies over 35 who are tired of the dating game.
You ran late today.
Thanks.
I thought the rain would bring in a bit more business.
Yeah, totally.
But I got lucky to get two long rides during surcharge time.
That's certainly lucky.
Hold on…
We're in sync.
Is that mirroring?
I heard it from Mr. Togashi.
It's pretty obvious.
Um… Want to grab some dinner?
It'd be my treat since it's payday.
Sorry, I have plans.
No, no, no.
I swear that was a coincidence.
It wasn't on purpose.
No, no…
I'm home.
Welcome home.
To those waking up or going to bed, good morning!
Good morning.
It's 5:00 a.m., Saturday, June 16th.
It's rather overcast in Sapporo today.
Yes, the temperatures are low, and it feels quite chilly.
Inti Raymi, one of the major religious ceremonies in South America,
will be held in Peru next week.
Inti Raymi is a festival that will be held on the 24th this month at Cusco…
Inti Raymi.
…important ceremony held since the days of the Incan Empire
to welcome the sun god.
PERU CUSCO
In Quechua, Inti means sun and Raymi means festival.
Cusco…
Cusco's so far.
Inti Raymi looks awesome.
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TRANSACTION HISTORY TO YUKIHITO KOSAKA
Yes.
Okay, got it.
I'll send it tomorrow.
Okay, bye.
That's Mr. Kota's, isn't it?
I can do that for you.
Abiko won't be coming again.
He's busy with training, so I arranged for a different tutor.
He didn't tell me.
I heard you didn't do well on your mid-terms.
This new tutor should be able to teach you more practical strategies.
Tsuzuru.
You can have your fun.
But keep it to a minimum.
Okay.
Namiki!
Hey!
Namiki's a little scary, but he's hot, right?
-Totally! -Right?
I had my eye on him.
You think he has a girlfriend?
Don't say that!
Oh? What's that look?
Nothing!
No way that's nothing!
-It's nothing. -Tell me.
Nice pass!
Namiki!
Namiki! So cool!
Namiki!
Mr. Namiki.
You okay?
Didn't you say you had plans today?
Oh, crap!
Kosshi, take care of the rest.
Sorry.
Please.
Thank you.
-You okay? -Thank you very much.
Thanks.
Thank you.
Park Hotel, please.
Right away.
Excuse me, sir. How's the Fighter's game?
It's the top of the third, and they're beating the Carps by two.
I see.
I'm sorry!
Well, the person I'm about to meet is a big Carps fan.
It's my girlfriend's dad.
I see.
TSUNEMI ARIKAWA
Hello, hello.
I know, I'm on my way now.
And I got a gift for your mom.
What?
Sorry, it was a little loud.
Sorry.
Let's talk later.
Sorry, could you turn it up?
No problem.
…was the flavor of cigarettes
A bitter taste
Around this time tomorrow
I wonder where you will be
And who you will be thinking of
You are always gonna be my love
If one day I ever fall in love with someone again
I'll remember to love You taught me how
Could you actually go back?
Sorry.
No, I can do that.
…still a sad love song
Until I can sing a new one
Sorry to bother you like this.
I know you'll probably be surprised with what I'm going to say.
-Ever since the opening ceremony, I-- -I'm sorry!
Huh?
But if you want, maybe we--
I'm flattered, thank you.
-I have movie tickets. -I'm sorry!
Thank you.
Okay, next!
Oh man!
Noguchi is so beautiful!
Scandalous!
I heard she's dating the soccer captain though.
Are you for real?
I heard it was the class president!
Oh, crap!
You okay, Namiki?
Nothing, I'm fine.
How far along are you?
I'm due in a week.
How exciting.
These ten months,
every day has felt like Christmas Eve.
But when I think it's almost going to end,
makes me a little sad.
Isn't that silly, just when we can finally meet?
No, not at all.
I'm sure
every day will be Christmas after they're born.
Yae, if you'd like, these are for you.
There's no weird meaning behind this.
One of my customers gave them to me.
Lilacs are my favorite flowers.
Women just pick a man based on their status.
You gotta shape up in high school.
Obviously, only the smart kids and jocks get all the girls in high school.
Noguchi isn't simple like that.
Yeah, sure, but she's got a man now.
Your fault for being too chicken to ask her out.
Shut up!
Now, now. Settle down.
This will make you feel better.
Bonji selection Gold Award.
Welcome.
Namiki?
PEACH BUTT THIEF
This isn't…
For how many days?
Just one.
We'll watch it today.
Who is the cutest 10-year-old in the country?
Definitely my niece!
Harumichi!
-My cute Airu! -Harumichi!
She's been such a handful.
Lately, she doesn't want to read.
She'd rather do her nails.
OLYMPOS
And talk about boys with bangs.
-What does she see in that cabbage head? -Cabbage?
How have you been, big brother?
Same old, same old.
Hey, Harumichi.
-Yes? -Where should we go?
Anywhere you want to go!
Anywhere?!
Where do you want to go?
-Excuse me. -Yes?
What size does this come in?
Welcome.
You're welcome to try it.
Thank you.
Here you go.
Thank you.
TSUZURU
Is it a gift?
No.
I'm sorry.
Thank you.
There he is!
Tsuzuru!
You wore that last time.
Did I?
Your hair got longer, huh?
Did it?
Yeah.
It's down to here.
You should trim your bangs.
You shouldn't hide your face.
Right?
Do you remember that shirt you liked?
The one with blue stripes.
You wouldn't go out if you didn't have that.
It was tough on laundry days.
Really?
Yeah, I even have proof.
It's on video.
I see.
Ready?
Thank you for the food.
I can't eat this much.
It's the tastiest part.
How is it?
It's good.
Good.
Huh? You're going out?
I'll be back.
Now?
I'll be back by 9:00.
Bye.
-Hey! -Sorry.
HIKARU UTADA "HATSUKOI"
TSUZURU'S BIRTHDAY!
Don't tell me you stood them up?
I got a sudden stomachache.
It's been five years?
Seven.
Unbelievable.
Don't come crawling to me if Tsunemi dumps you.
Yeah, yeah, I get it.
-Yay! -Very cute.
What?
That number.
1 2 0 9.
That's a breach of privacy.
It's her birthday, isn't it?
-Are you still… -It's not like…
There's no deep meaning.
Just that nobody would figure it out if I lost it.
Uh-huh.
Harumichi!
Airu!
So cute!
Thank you.
Ms. Noguchi!
Yes?
D-D… D…
D-Do you…
have a favorite food?
Huh?
Never mind!
I got asked my favorite food.
I think asking someone what favorite food is
means that you like that person, right?
Then what about you?
What's your favorite food?
Me?!
Naporitan.
I see.
See you later.
Huh?
She was confessing her feelings.
Huh?
What do you mean?
Huh?
You stupid?
Do you understand context?
Context.
Say someone said, "I bought a bass."
But before that they mentioned, "grocery store," then this bass is…
A fish.
Yes.
Before asking you your favorite food,
you were talking about how it means you like that person.
Then that's not a question, it's a confession!
That's freaking context.
Even a high school dropout like me would know that.
Chicken!
Chicken.
Jeez, you're late.
Sorry.
The holiday's got us short-handed.
Happy birthday, Yae
Happy birthday, dear Yae
There.
Happy birthday to you
Congratulations, Yae.
Thank you.
Let me guess, leftovers from work?
How rude!
This is from first-class.
Hideki Matsui's eaten this.
Probably.
Then I humbly accept.
So sweet!
Is it sweet?
Our next song is from a new artist debuting today.
At the age of 15, this singer-songwriter is gaining a lot of attention.
This is Hikaru Utada with "Automatic."
Which means, she's the same age as you.
Wow, that's impressive.
Kids these days are something else.
Hey.
He said this was "Automatic"?
What does that mean?
Moves on its own.
On its own?
Ah, speaking of moving on its own,
the vending machine at the factory just raised their prices.
I know the sales tax went up to five percent,
but how does a 100-yen coffee suddenly jump up to 120 yen?
Mommy!
I'll spin you around. Give me your hand.
Give me your hand, let's spin!
Look this way!
There's a big one stuck here.
A big one?
Look! See?
ARE YOU ON YOUR WAY HOME? ARE YOU OKAY?
Could you head towards the national route?
LIVESTREAM STARTED
Sir, is this the TV tower?
I'm not sure.
It's the TV tower from the north side of the 12.
Could you take a u-turn there and head towards Sapporo?
Ishikari Kaido is closed,
so please go south on the one way street on 3rd and head to Kitaichijo.
Okay…
Right there.
HIKARU UTADA "HATSUKOI"
I'm sorry.
How did you find me?
A taxi driver's instincts?
And sorry.
I looked at your friend's Instagram.
Your girlfriend?
She probably just thinks I'm a fan who hits like on all her posts.
I thought I could meet her here.
I was too late.
She's lovely, isn't she?
Here, before I forget.
I didn't know what to get you.
Happy birthday.
Thank you.
What? You want me to listen?
What is this?
It's beautiful.
I wrote it with her in mind.
This?!
You made it?! This?! That's amazing!
That's so amazing!
Anybody could make this.
No they couldn't!
This is amazing!
You're a genius!
Wow!
Anyone can make it.
I love this song.
Best song this year.
Best this year?
Three lucky requesters will be selected at random
to win an official sticker.
This special draw was only announced yesterday, but…
Stop! Drop me off here!
What? You're being crazy. Not yet.
What is it?
What?
Namiki?
What's wrong?
You'll catch a cold.
Namiki?
What about you, Noguchi?
What?
What is…
your favorite food?
What is it?
Shrimp.
I like you.
Ever since we first met.
Please…
go out with me.
Okay.
Me too.
Namiki, I…
like you too.
…was the flavor of cigarettes
A bitter taste
Hey.
You little punk ass.
If you're gonna smoke, be more sneaky about it.
Yes, ma'am.
And also…
Just promise me one thing.
Bring her back before midnight no matter what.
If you knock her up, I'll kill you.
Yes, ma'am!
I'll remember to love You taught me how
You are always gonna be the one
Now, it is still a sad love song
Until I can sing a new one
Time, standing still
is about to start moving
So many things I don't want to forget
I'll do that.
-Oh, okay then. Thanks. -No prob.
Around this time tomorrow
I know I will be crying
I will be thinking of you
You will always be inside my heart
There will always a place just for you
Nakajima Park, please.
Right away.
Now and forever you are still the one
Now, it is still a sad love song
Until I can sing a new one
You are always gonna be my love
If one day I fall in love with someone again…
Actually, turn here!
Follow that taxi!
-It's too late, sir. -Hurry!
I'll have to take another lap.
You are always gonna be my love
Every moment…
is an irreplaceable piece of our lives.
But what if…
you lose an important piece?
ALL SONGS WRITTEN AND COMPOSED HERSELF! DEBUT ALBUM
HIKARU UTADA'S LONG-AWAITED 1ST ALBUM FIRST LOVE
12 SONGS INCLUDING "AUTOMATIC"!
OUR TIME HAS STARTED NOW
Subtitle translation by: Zensho Yamamoto