This is an announcement from Norn Airlines.
Due to heavy snow all outbound flights from 2 p.m. are canceled.
We sincerely apologize for any inconveniences caused.
I'm sorry.
It's okay.
Oh, crap.
Huh? Hey.
That was the exit!
I'm so sorry. I missed it, so I'll turn back at the next interchange.
What?
The hell?
You know, I'm not paying this much!
Yes, the usual amount will do.
I'm sorry.
This is why women…
I'M SORRY FOR THE OTHER DAY
IT'S OKAY
I'm home.
I'm beat.
Why are there so many things you have to do for a wedding?
Harumichi? The one doing your congratulatory address? Mr. Motohashi?
Make sure to call him soon.
Tsunemi.
Ah! I forgot to order ornamental gift cakes!
My dad insists on them being Momiji Manju, but what do you think?
-We need to t-- -I get it.
Yes, they're good,
but Momiji Manju will be like giving Tokyo Banana to people from Tokyo.
Tsunemi.
Sorry, I'm pretty tired. Can it wait?
Harumichi.
Hm?
I won't go anywhere.
The "tsune" in Tsunemi comes from "fixed star."
A star that's always there when you look up.
Even if you get lost,
or stray from the path from time to time,
I'll always guide your way.
SDF, don't go to Iraq!
Protect the lives of the SDF members!
Stop aiding the war!
There is never zero risk.
However, all of you officials here are the foundation of our country,
and the cornerstone of the nation's safety.
Iraq's security situation may be unpredictable and volatile,
but the Iraqi people wish to build
a stable and peaceful democratic nation…
Do you really need to go?
Going when they tell me to is part of being in the SDF.
That's not a--
Protecting your own country
is protecting your family.
If anything bad happens, just run.
Take care of everyone.
Yeah.
Harumichi!
Salute!
Right?
Your knee was always scratched up.
Yeah.
That's fine. It's okay.
I haven't been eating much.
Why? You have to eat!
I'm busy.
Isn't there something you want to eat?
Apple pie!
That's all?
Mommy!
Welcome home, Mommy.
I wasn't expecting you.
I'll make some tea.
No need for that, I'll be leaving.
Oh Yae, about our hospital's party next month.
Yes, the 50th anniversary.
I've heard.
I thought it'd be a good opportunity to introduce Tsuzuru to all the guests.
You'll be attending, yes?
Yes, of course.
I'll let my mother know.
No need to bother her this time.
But my mother is looking forward to celebrating as well.
There will be many important people there.
Ms. Kihako is a bit unsuited for the occasion.
She's not a right fit.
We can't have her getting drunk like last time.
Bye then, I'll call you later.
Yeah.
Wait.
Please wait.
To graduate from a good university and build a career.
I studied hard since I was a child to make that happen.
I didn't want to be like my mother.
My mother is an uneducated laborer.
She's never tasted eggs from free range chickens that cost 1,250 yen a pack,
or a bottle of special organic tomato juice that costs 2,500 yen.
Why?
Because for 25 years,
twelve hours a day,
sometimes until morning,
she was working in the local factory,
and raising me on her own.
We weren't well-off,
but on her paydays, she'd go to the neighboring mall
and buy me clothes.
Even though she always wore the same clothes.
So why does my mother
have to suffer this level of disdain from others?!
I won't allow you to insult my mother.
I'm home.
Perfect timing.
So, I was thinking about wearing this for Yukihito's upcoming party.
Is it a bit much?
I shouldn't turn up empty-handed.
I'll need to bring some money.
But they're so rich.
We won't be going to the party.
Why?
All the relatives are coming, aren't they?
We also have to go.
We're getting divorced.
What?
Sorry, could Tsuzuru and I move back in with you?
I mean, that's fine with me, but…
Can't you patch things up?
I'm sure it's not too late to apologize.
I've already decided.
I thought it was only taxi drivers, drunks, and crows…
walking around this time.
I had the night shift.
I cleared my last examination thanks to you.
I wanted to tell you and thank you.
And about the other night.
This period of the day is called twilight.
Between night and day, darkness and light.
Is that breakfast?
Or dinner?
It's my twilight ice cream.
I allow myself to eat it
whenever something good happens, or when something bad happens.
Which is it?
I'm sorry, it was a stupid question.
Here you go.
Yesterday,
I was on the highway with a customer, and I totally missed the exit.
I was stuck for 20 kilometers with an angry customer until the next exit.
It's hell on Earth to go forward knowing it's a mistake.
Um,
I'm sorry for before.
Please don't. I told you I don't think about the past.
I enjoy the moment, and it's done.
Besides, I don't think of you that way at all.
Nothing's changed.
What is your fiancée like?
She has a strong heart,
and clearly says what's on her mind.
She's much more broad-minded than me,
but she's actually timid and sensitive.
She also loves her hometown.
You can never bring up Kansai okonomiyaki, the Giants, or Okayama.
She's holding back from eating ramen which she loves for the dress.
She sounds wonderful.
Yes.
I don't deserve her.
It's hot today.
Want to go swimming tomorrow?
I found an amazing gyoza place yesterday.
It was so good! I went alone.
Somewhere close?
Yeah, I couldn't eat much.
A large selection?
Yeah! So let's go together next time, okay?
STEAM
Excuse me, could I have one of these?
Go ahead.
Thank you very much.
YUKIGUNI PUDDING
I'm home.
Good morning.
I'm back at the factory after the cleaning job today.
Could you pick Tsuzuru up?
You're going to ruin your health.
Working day and night.
There's pudding in the fridge for him.
I'm off to school.
Mom, you liar!
What about the pool?!
I'm sorry!
Someone mommy works with suddenly got sick.
I promise to go next time!
Maybe I'll bring you back a strawberry parfait.
It's just a cleaning job!
Tsuzuru!
Bye.
Come on, say goodbye to your mother.
Sorry, mind throwing this away?
Oh, sure.
See him?
There he is.
Daddy!
You lose weight?
Have I?
Yay.
Well, I'll come pick him up tomorrow.
Yae.
Wait in the car.
About our conversation.
I thought we settled it.
You can't keep this up.
No.
I can't. I can't do that.
So, I'll see you tomorrow. Right here.
Tsuzuru.
Be a good boy.
-Bye-bye! -Bye.
It's delicious.
Very good.
Thank you very much.
Doctor, excuse me.
-Thank you. -Of course.
I heard you were quite the artist as well, Dr. Okochi.
Back in college,
I won a prize at the Nitten exhibition.
Do I take up the scalpel or the brush?
It was a struggle.
If he hadn't quit, we would still be renters.
This! Isn't she so harsh?
No, I would say it was an excellent decision.
The surgery technique you developed saved many at-risk patients,
and cut operation time significantly.
I have a motto called the 3S.
Speed, Skill, Satisfaction, right?
My father recommended your book to me, and it was revelatory.
You might turn out to be a better brain surgeon than your father.
I hope so.
-May I? -Yes, thank you.
Tsuzuru! Did you get a bear?
Excuse me.
Want to go?
Here, there's more.
Grandma bought them for me.
That was nice of her.
So many!
Thank you.
Yae…
I want you to think it over again.
What would be best for Tsuzuru.
He'll be starting school soon,
so would you let me take him in for the sake of his future?
Not bad!
Ohashi in sales broke up with Yoshimi in administration.
Really.
Anyway, when did Halloween become such a national event?
Did we used to have this?
Halloween is a wonderful event that allows us shy Japanese to let loose.
Which do you think Ohashi would like?
Bold and sexy…
or soothing sexy?
That's a little too sexy.
Is it?
You have to go with this one.
Here.
What?
I'll pass.
You can't pass.
It's also Mr. Saruwatari's farewell party, so we have to make it fun.
Huh?
Mr. Saruwatari is quitting?
You didn't know?
They're calling it voluntary retirement, but it's basically a lay-off.
You know how much work he missed to care for his mother.
Excuse me, I'd like both.
Excuse me, would you please reconsider?
I've worked here for two years, and was made co-leader this year.
That's great and all, but we have our circumstances.
Was it because of the time I asked off?
My son suddenly came down with a fever!
But it doesn't happen frequently.
If necessary, I can work Saturday--
Ms. Noguchi!
I understand, but it's already been decided.
It's not immediate. You'll have time to look for something new.
Looks good.
Wait until we all have one.
It's definitely going to be good.
For sure.
Okay!
Time to dig in!
Let's eat.
How is it?
It's so good!
I'll leave this for last.
Here!
The strawberry!
It's so good!
It's so good.
CHANGING CUSTODY ARRANGEMENTS
TSUZURU NOGUCHI
Tsuzuru.
Mommy.
-Come on, let's go. -Mommy.
Come. Let's get in the car with Grandma. Daddy's going to drive.
That's a good boy. There we go.
You've gotten heavier.
-Tsuzuru? -Tsuzuru?
Mommy!
Tsuzuru!
Mommy!
Let's go!
Mommy.
-Mommy! -It's okay…
It'll be okay.
Mommy!
Mommy.
Mommy!
TO MY BROTHER
YU
I'm home.
I thought I threw that away.
All your rivals had lived abroad.
But the audience applauded your speech. And you got second place!
I was so proud.
Stop.
I found this too.
Look.
It's in your blood.
Did I tell you that I was the first Miss Okhotsk.
But let's be real,
everyone else was ugly! Right?
That's enough!
Everything was perfect!
Why did things turn out this way?
I'm sorry to disappoint you.
For not being your special child.
Why did God give me such a difficult fate?
Fate doesn't exist.
This is an announcement from Norn Airlines.
Due to heavy snow all outbound flights from 2 p.m. are canceled.
Good work today.
Thanks, you too.
Excuse me.
Please sit.
Nice to meet you, I'm Tsunemi Arikawa.
It's written as "fixed" from "fixed star" and "beautiful."
Fixed stars like the ones in Andromeda or Centaurus.
I'm from Onomichi City, Hiroshima.
My hobby is trying regional ramen. My favorite is Onomichi ramen.
Ms. Tsunemi meaning "fixed" as in "fixed star" and "beautiful."
I appreciate this, but I don't have any problems or stress
worth discussing with you.
I'm only here because of orders.
Also, Asahikawa ramen is the only ramen.
Second Lt. Harumichi Namiki.
In 2008, you were sent to help the Iraqi reconstruction with the transport division
and were based in Kuwait.
After, you were assigned a peacekeeping mission in Golan on the Syrian border.
The JASDF was never attacked, or had any casualties to report.
However, right before the C-130 you piloted landed in Baghdad Airport,
a few rockets hit the airport, and you took evasive maneuvers.
I just followed my training and landed the plane.
They say people try to forget unpleasant memories.
The time you spend facing your experiences is important.
You don't have to talk if you don't want to.
But you are a government employee.
Unfortunately, this time falls within your duties.
Besides, this is also my job.
I'll need you to stay here until 3 p.m.
Feel free to talk whenever you'd like.
What's the name?
Tsunemi.
-It means-- -I meant the bird.
Oh…
That's Pippi.
Doesn't look like Pippi is eating.
What? Really?
Parakeets pretend to act happy even when they're not feeling well.
Maybe the room's too cold.
Ah! Do you mind?
You know a lot.
I had one as a kid.
He could sing the theme song to Jounetsu Tairiku for hours.
I named him Hakase.
Pippi.
Hello.
I will see you at the same time next week.
Okay, thank you.
Thanks for coming.
Um, can I ask one thing?
Is it possible to recover lost memories?
Like if someone was in an accident and hit their head?
Are you talking about someone specific?
I'm talking about someone I know.
Neurology is an unpredictable field.
However, it's more than possible to recover memories
by stimulating the five senses.
Smells, sounds, taste, light, touch.
Are you familiar with Proust's novel?
The moment the protagonist tastes a Madeleine soaked in tea,
he suddenly recalls childhood memories.
Proust called them involuntary memories.
In other words,
the body's memories.
Subtitle translation by: Zensho Yamamoto