Alright, okay.
Hey, have you heard this before?
To prepare for the long winters,
squirrels take acorns and walnuts and hide them underground.
Yeah?
In order to prevent their rivals from stealing them,
they dig all these holes and stash them in multiple locations.
Wow.
And then…
apparently when they're ready to eat, they forget where they buried them!
For real?
Isn't that cute?
That's cute.
But that leads to a wonderful by-product.
Exactly.
New trees begin to sprout there.
Without the forgetful squirrels,
all the nuts would get eaten and the forest couldn't grow.
We need to make sure we don't forget.
March 11th, 2001.
I'm not sure if I had good grades at Kitami High,
but I managed to graduate.
Ten years from today?
Back here in 2011.
Hup!
-You can do it! -Okay.
-Here we go. -There!
What did you put in?
It's a secret.
What about you?
I wonder…
Ten years from now?
I wonder what I'll be doing.
Well, I'll be the Maverick of Japan.
A tough and unconventional man
braving all the dangers while protecting his country and family.
My wife
is a beautiful cabin attendant who travels the world.
Where is your flight going tonight?
Just a short visit to Istanbul.
Nice!
Good morning.
Here is the weather for Mombetsu on Friday, March 11th.
The temperature is minus 4.2 °C.
It will rise to 2 °C during the day.
Yes. Looking at Hokkaido's weather,
expect snowfall in Sapporo throughout the morning before dying down.
In Asahikawa, from the evening--
In number 10, Capricorns tend to get distracted,
so please concentrate on the content of the story.
And I'm so sorry,
Sagittarius has the worst luck of the day.
Be careful of being forgetful.
Yae, they said be careful of being forgetful.
I heard it.
Hokkaido?
Yes, sir.
-Visiting home? -Yes, sir.
This time of year?
As my work has settled down…
Well, just be mindful of accidents.
Yes, sir. I shall return promptly.
Huh?
You going somewhere?
Work.
Need dinner?
We have that salmon I got from Akemi.
I'm good.
Okay.
Take care.
Bye.
Ready, set…!
It fits! I fit into a size 7!
You did it!
-Isn't this a bit too young for me? -Not at all! It really suits you!
-Right? -Of course.
We can have your partner take a look.
Just to warn you, my boyfriend is stupidly honest.
To give you an idea how much he can't lie, he's like Goku as a kid.
From Dragon Ball?
There you go.
What do you think?
Uh, okay.
Right?
See, you saw that face.
He could at least say, "It's nice but I want to see others."
But he's not one to do that.
I'll die if he gives me that look two more times,
so please only bring me the best.
Very well.
Excuse me.
What? But that's…
- A thousand… - It's 2,000 yen.
Isn't that sad?
-You have a point. -Right?
You okay?
Oh…
It's about time.
Lt. Namiki.
This completes your required assessment.
Okay.
You overcame the pressure from your mission
and appear to be of sound body and mind.
Thank you very much.
I looked forward to our sessions.
I had fun as well.
You helped cheer up my Pippi too.
Um… Have you eaten?
There's a good ramen place nearby, do you want to go?
I'm not a client anymore, so there shouldn't be any issues.
What?
Uh… What do I do?
I had tonkotsu with all toppings yesterday.
Is it okay? It's okay!
I'm very particular about ramen.
-You don't have to. -I was clearly saying yes!
-Were you? -Yes!
Read between the lines please.
I'll be done by five.
Zebras. Basically, zebras.
Ms. Tsunemi!
Carp, Carp, Carp
Hiroshima, Hiroshima Carp
I've wondered this for a while.
You're not scared of anything.
How rude, that's what you thought of me?
-Then is there? -No.
See?
Tsunemi Arikawa comes from Tsunemi Tsuda.
My favorite saying is "Timidity is the greatest enemy."
Who is that?
What?! You don't know?!
The Carp's Tsunemi Tsuda. The number one draft in '81!
His pitches got faster when things got tough.
But he actually had confidence issues,
and the coach gave him flour as a placebo when he was nervous.
Telling him it was medicine.
Really?
Go, Carp!
-That's my placebo. -Wait, you were nervous? Why?
Ow! Ow…
So, what are we?
I do like you.
Where do I rank?
You're so stupid.
You know it's okay to lie sometimes, right?
All you have to say is "You're number one," and that's it.
Sorry.
If you can't, I--
I want something official.
I need a label for this.
Like dating.
You know how some ramen places,
you start to enjoy more and more as you keep going?
You might like it if you start dating this one.
Sorry.
I said too much.
I like that part about you.
-Good day, sir! -You too.
I WILL RETURN TO TOKYO BY MONDAY. LET'S TALK WHEN I GET BACK.
MESSAGE SENT
OKAY, I'LL BE WAITING. BE CAREFUL.
Is anyone hurt?
Is everyone okay?
TSUNEMI COULD NOT CONNECT
Because of the earthquake, the trains will no longer be running.
We apologize.
I'm home!
This is footage of Miyakoshi, Iwate at 3:25 p.m., 40 minutes ago.
A pitch black tsunami wave has broken the levee, flooding into the city.
A car was swept away.
Even ships are unable to resist the tsunami's force,
as we see them being carried upstream.
The tsunami has broken the levee, becoming a black, solid mass.
Are you okay?
Thank you.
-Thank you. -Be careful.
The government declared a nuclear energy emergency
under the Nuclear Disaster Countermeasures Special Measures Law.
Excuse me.
I'm scared of something.
I don't like the dark.
More scared of it than showing a guy I like my flat chest.
Yeah?
Not that flat.
Jeez!
Phew.
I have a big family, like in Home Alone.
And my parents are really careless to boot.
When I was a kid, before we went on family vacation,
I actually got trapped in a closet and left behind.
Plus, they were headed to Beppu.
I never had to fight off a pair of thieves,
but to an 8-year-old, 15 hours in the dark felt like eternity.
Since then, I've kept the lights on when I sleep.
Good.
I'm glad you didn't go bad and get addicted to heroin.
This is bad.
It's the top of the first, no outs, bases loaded.
Tsunemi!
Tsunemi.
Carp, Carp, Carp, Hiroshima
-Hiroshima Carp -Tsunemi?
Tsunemi?
Tsunemi!
Are you hurt?
Thank goodness.
Why?
What about Hokkaido?
I couldn't go.
But I won't go anymore.
I'm sorry for everything.
I care about you.
Harumichi.
But…
since there's an emergency,
I have to go back to the base.
I might be a while.
I'm sorry I can't be with you.
Go on.
I'll be okay.
When I get back, let's be a real couple.
Please be my girlfriend.
Wait for me until then.
The "tsune" in Tsunemi comes from "fixed star."
A star that's always there when you look up.
I'll be waiting.
Come back to me safe.
Massive damage was caused along the Pacific coast…
after a tsunami, caused by the earthquake last night, hit the area.
KOMAKI BASE
Thirty minutes until loading!
Move on the double!
It's our job to deliver these supplies to the disaster zones safely.
14,274 people are still missing after the incident last month.
Even now, the SDF diligently continues relief and rescue operations
while also helping clear debris.
Mommy!
Tsuzuru!
Your hat is so cool!
Is school fun?
Yeah! Can we buy Evolvine today?
Just one.
Yay!
If I combine one more, I'll complete the Mugen Tornado.
Wow.
Show me when it's done.
Can we forget about Evolvine today and give them money instead?
This is the time for Japan to come together!
Please donate to the Great East Japan earthquake fund.
Okay.
How about 500 yen?
Please lend Tohoku your strength!
Thank you!
Many people lost their possessions!
Thank you.
Please donate to the Great East Japan earthquake…
Is that everything?
Yes, thank you.
Okay.
I'm sorry for all the trouble I caused.
It's not your fault.
Our bad luck with men is in our blood.
Yae,
here.
I'm sorry.
I still don't know.
Whether I made the right choice for you or not.
You'll always be my special little girl.
Your dad was a bastard,
but he gave me you.
That's more than enough.
I'll leave before we start crying.
Ms. Noguchi.
Roundabouts are equivalent to life.
If you can't follow its flow, you'll never become a real taxi driver.
Whoa!
Don't run away!
Yae Noguchi!
Look forward.
Take a breath.
-And go! -Yes, sir!
-Okay, go now! -Okay!
-Go! -Okay!
Go!
How do I get to the national route?
This way.
Okay.
Whoa, whoa, whoa!
Okay, let's take another lap!
Okay.
Hello, it's Yukihito. I've confirmed the deposit.
It's not much, but you can use it to buy Tsuzuru something.
This isn't necessary.
I know it's not easy.
Let me do this at least.
It's not why I'm doing this,
but I want you to let me see Tsuzuru more.
I'm being sent to Sapporo for work.
I can take the train to see him.
Yeah. Of course.
You're his mother after all.
Good.
Thank you.
Bye then.
Yeah.
Good work today.
Excuse me.
Lt. Namiki, reporting for duty.
I am Harumichi Namiki, I was transferred to Chitose Base today.
I heard you hurt your back.
Yes sir, it was my own neglect.
Flying isn't your only job.
I used to be part of Miho's transport division.
Keep your chin up as you fulfill your duties on the ground.
Yes sir, I'll do my best.
How long can you stay?
I quit my job.
-What? -I have an interview in Sapporo on Monday.
For real?!
Now, give me your hometown tour already!
This is awesome.
Thank you for waiting.
Time to dig in.
Isn't it good?
It's delicious.
Welcome!
It's huge!
For real?!
Thank you very much.
-Wait… -We're stopping?
-Sorry, wait right here. -Is everything okay?
Let's see.
Well, that's too bad.
Is this okay?
Oh. There he is.
Hey!
Give me a break!
I'm a busy man!
Why are you still so annoying?
You wanna go?
Hi there, I'm Bonji.
So, what are you gonna do?
About what?
When are you tying the knot?
What? Why?
What do you mean why? You're not getting younger.
She quit her job to come here. That's what it means.
You like her, right?
-Yeah. -Then there!
Right.
Harumichi.
Don't tell me you're still…
Of course not.
Hurry up and fix it, idiot!
Ow, that felt so good.
These bolts are tight.
How old are you?
Five?
Are you five?
I hope you all like this.
Amnesia?!
HIS FIRST LOVE WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT
I THINK HE STILL FEELS RESPONSIBLE…
GOOD NEWS
SHE'S BEEN MARRIED A WHILE NOW
I WANT MY BROTHER TO BE HAPPY ALREADY!
Come on, sit down, everyone.
We're going to have a toast!
Honey.
-Are you two the only ones drinking? -I'm okay.
Hurry!
Not yet!
Hurry up!
That's good!
Hey! Bonji's already…
That's good.
It's fine.
-It's fine. -Just drink your beer.
YAE NOGUCHI
I like you!
P-Please go out with me!
What? Here?
I'm sorry.
There's no way
you'd reconsider?
I'm sorry.
I'm happy you feel that way about me.
Is it the person
you've been texting?
Even I can tell.
Your whole expression changes.
He's already seeing someone.
In that case.
Please get up.
Being able to find someone
you can fall for,
makes you appreciate life.
I think it's a pretty amazing thing.
No matter where they are,
or who they're with,
that doesn't change.
So that's enough.
We should feel it's enough.
Yae.
Actually,
I think fate exists.
One day,
someone special appeared
in a dump of a workplace.
She was like a cat from abroad.
Ephemeral,
and translucent.
Thanks to this person,
I was able to look forward to going to work.
I even learned to eat shrimp.
You might think I was exaggerating if I called it fate,
but if one day I become a shrimp farmer overseas,
hypothetically.
And I build a fortune and find a beautiful wife,
people would then say,
"Yae Noguchi
changed Outaro Urabe's life."
I don't have any of that planned right now…
But,
life is full of
meaningful encounters like that.
Going back to what you said.
Are you really okay with that?
Lying about your own feelings,
bottling them up.
You get used to loneliness.
In my experience.
Okay.
If you won't regret it, then you have my full support!
But…
if that's not the case…
Don't run away, Yae Noguchi!
Look forward!
Take a breath and go!
Even if you get hurt, or embarrassed,
in life, you have to take leaps!
FLIGHT NAVIGATION REVIEW
Yes?
Oh. He's in the back.
Oh.
Could you give these back to Uta?
You free right now?
Hold on.
It'll start soon.
How did you know?
Airplanes fly towards the wind.
If the northern winds are strong, they take off from south to north.
Wow.
So are you never going to see her again?
She's in a relationship.
A man who makes the cracks in modern society visible by sharing actualities.
Sounds like a tough opponent.
-I'm fine, I've gotten over it already. -Without telling her how you feel?
-I can predict the outcome. -What do you want?
I'll just do whatever my dad wants me to and make him happy.
-How old are you again? -Fourteen.
I was no good.
I couldn't get over it.
Then things got complicated.
I held on for years.
So, did you see it through?
Nope.
I hurt someone important to me and ran away.
We never should've met.
If I never met her, I wouldn't have to feel this way.
Yeah.
You could've gone on without knowing
about those magical moments,
or those sleepless nights.
What about you?
Are you happy with your life?
Planes have a speed called V1.
A speed that splits fate.
While you're below this speed,
you can cancel your take-off.
But once you break V1,
you have to fly, no matter what.
Life probably has
a few of these crucial moments.
For me and you.
What do you want?
Face the unpredictable winds?
Or wait for the tailwind and get carried by it?
Be sure to pick your pictures for the after-party video when you get back.
Tsunemi.
I want to talk about us.
Let's talk.
Question.
You are a brave hunter.
You're in the mountains hunting a wild polar bear
when you're accidentally shot by a fellow hunter.
The doctor says you don't have long.
Now, who's the person you want to see before you die?
Polar bears don't live in mountains.
You were hunting a black bear
when you're accidentally shot, same scenario.
Now, who do you want to see before you die?
Who do you want to see?
I'm sorry.
It's not you.
There's someone I can't forget.
That is what makes you Harumichi.
I won't wait around for someone who won't love me.
The "tsune" in Tsunemi comes from "fixed star."
A star that shines on its own.
I can survive without you.
Go on, get going!
I did good, right?
YAE NOGUCHI ONE NEW MESSAGE
I WILL WAIT FOR YOU AT THAT RESTAURANT ON PASTA DAY NEXT MONTH
OKAY
Have you decided?
-I'll wait until they get here. -Very well.
RESTAURANT SEIYOKEN
Excuse me.
Yes, hello?
Mr. Namiki?
I'm sorry.
I can't make it today.
Oh.
Okay, I see.
There's no need to worry about it.
Maybe some other time.
Also…
Yes?
I just wanted to inform you
I'll be leaving Japan next year.
My back improved thanks to you.
So I'm going abroad to give piloting another shot.
It may have been brief, but thank you for everything.
Oh… Okay.
Bye then.
Oh, um…
Um…
May I say one thing?
I regret it.
Lying.
Having lied to you.
Mr. Namiki…
I like you.
A whole lot actually.
I always…
felt that.
I'm sorry.
And…
Please take care.
Okay.
You too, Ms. Noguchi.
Even if we can't meet,
please have a happy life.
Okay.
Thank you very much.
You can take whatever you want.
I haven't found anything I want yet.
Hey, what about this?
Take it, take it.
Alright!
Hey.
What about this?
This one, then.
Come on.
Harumichi broke up with his girlfriend and is moving abroad.
I'm sure she dumped him.
Do you want yakiudon or yakisoba for lunch?
Udon.
Do you have batteries?
What?
How many?
Two double-As.
I think I have some here.
Found them.
Here.
What are they for?
Nothing.
All done.
I ended up making both.
The ingredients were basically the same thing.
The red ginger.
Wow.
This brings me back.
I can listen?
Our last kiss 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 fall in love With someone again
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
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
I hope that I have a place In your heart too
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
I'll remember to love You taught me how
You are always gonna be the one
Now, it is still a sad love song
Now and forever
Subtitle translation by: Zensho Yamamoto