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What do you think about this, Yui? This will work, won't it?
You're such a sucker for mushy stories.
Is it that bad?
Sorry.
Was the train late again?
No.
I overslept.
You're on probation, you do remember that, right?
You're a hard taskmaster, Yui.
Thank you...
What's the theme for today?
—It's what we discussed last week. —What was that?
We said we'd do a series on unrequited love.
You were the most enthusiastic about it, Misaki.
"Everybody's Got A Crush."
There are so many submissions we're spoilt for choice.
Could you please help us with the selection process, Misaki?
—Sure. —All right. Here it is.
Check this one out.
It's so clichéd.
"Zenin, Kataomoi"
Thank you for choosing the story I like.
It's a great choice.
Is the rumour true?
What rumour?
That Misaki's estranged wife has found a younger boyfriend.
—And? —Misaki was so popular ten years ago.
My mum was a big fan of his songs.
Actually, so am I.
It's a little depressing...
—We're going on air now, Misaki. —All right.
We'll leave it to you then.
This is Misaki Toru's "Round Midnight."
Good evening. We're bringing you jazz music from Bay Night Studio.
It's once again time for Misaki Toru's "Round Midnight."
For the next seven weeks...
we'll be bringing you sad tales of unrequited love sent in by our listeners.
Now then, to start off...
here's one from Anya in Sagamihara.
Entitled "My Nickname Is Butatchi."
Can't you behave more like a girl? Your face woke me up.
Be a man and look somewhere else.
Are you having your mid-terms too?
I've been up studying for two nights now. Thank God for radio.
—All-Night... —Nippon!
Did you tune in to yesterday's show?
Listening to that crap is not going to help you with your studies.
You used to be so cute, Satake.
Right back at you.
—Back at you too. —And back at you again!
Oh, forget it. Whatever you say.
Oh, but you were never cute, Nomura.
You were scabby all over all the time.
No, I wasn't.
Yes, you were. You're Butatchi.
Whose fault was it that I had all those scabs?
Hey, what I meant was you're cuter now.
On a more serious note, are you coping with Mathematics?
I've never been able to keep up with that one.
Who needs Mathematics in this age of modern technology anyway?
We have calculators, don't we?
On an even more serious note...
What's up?
Could you fix me up with one of your girlfriends?
You have to help me with this, Nomura.
You go to a girls' school, after all.
How about a group date?
It's not going to happen with the exams around the corner.
It's summer, we should be having fun.
—Like they'd say in the pop songs. —Turn the radio on then.
This is going to be our last summer holidays.
—Exams aren't everything! —Go join a band!
Stop ribbing me.
I dare you to tell your parents what you just told me.
Like I could. They'd kill me.
Hey, wait up!
Hey, Nomura!
—Hey, Butatchi! —Zip it, will you?
You're making me forget everything I memorised!
Show some love to the boys!
Stop bugging me, moron!
I miss that first semester.
—Are you even listening to me? —I am!
—I'm begging you! —No! Watch it!
—Help me out! —No way!
I was still riding my bicycle then.
It all happened a few months back...
but it feels like forever ago.
I'm sorry.
Please have the seat. I'm sorry.
When did Satake start calling me Nomura?
He gave me my nickname.
He still uses it sometimes.
It's no wonder I got confused.
"Self-study period"
Oh man, I've got a crappy hand.
Or maybe not!
—No way! —Game over, guys!
Kanzaki, I'll win a meal coupon for you too.
Thanks, but I don't think I can eat.
I'm getting really bad cramps this month.
—Did you take any medication? —Ages ago.
And it still hurts?
—I'm dying. —That sounds bad.
It was so late this month I was worried. Well, at least it came.
What?
Nothing. Forget it.
I mean, I did use protection.
—You mean that? —What do you mean, that?
—Which one are you referring to? —What do you mean?
Anyway, Nomura, could you massage my back?
A meal coupon for ten minutes of massage.
Okay... deal!
I see.
They did it.
—Retard! —Diarrhoea face!
I'm... I'm sorry, Butatchi.
For what?
You're going to get scabs all over again.
I wouldn't if you would man up, Satake.
I want to.
So when will you?
Tomorrow.
I knew.
I knew Satake would grow up one day.
But it still hurt when the day finally arrived.
It hurt like hell.
—Ouch! That hurts! —I'm sorry.
You don't have to raise your voice.
Let's continue.
Give me one.
No.
Give me two then.
Why should I?
Have you forgotten your eternal debt to me?
It's not eternal, it's all in the past.
I said, give me one!
Fine.
Have you chosen your university, Nomura?
I'll do that tomorrow.
You're just going to say the same thing tomorrow and the day after!
You were so awesome, Butatchi.
That was so long ago, I can hardly remember.
In the first case, we have the state of being verbs that come after "there."
You use this structure when saying something or someone is present.
That's what it's for.
If the verb is in past tense...
it means something or someone was present.
Sir, may I go to the loo?
So, how are you feeling?
Better than yesterday.
I'm glad to hear that.
Tell me a funny story about periods.
There's nothing funny about periods.
What were you listening to?
A song by Unicorn.
"Not-so-wonderful Days."
There's such a song?
Satake sang it the first time I went to karaoke with the both of you.
We didn't go together.
He just happened to be there with his high school buddies.
They were celebrating the end of the mid-term exams.
Perhaps I shouldn't have suggested it.
Suggested what?
Going to the karaoke that day.
Well, I wanted to go too. It's water under the bridge now.
Honestly speaking...
I don't care about anyone in this school.
We'll go our separate ways come next spring anyway.
We won't remain teenagers forever.
But it's different with you.
You're different from the rest of them.
What do you mean?
Friendship...
and...
love.
I made you take the bus to school.
I was going to anyway.
You didn't quit cycling for no reason.
Anyway, I hate that...
I won't hear your voice anymore.
You mean this hoarse voice?
It's the best.
So?
So...
—I know you like Satake too... —I'm sorry.
Please don't go on.
That's not fair.
Yeah, that's me.
Thank you.
Don't you mean "I'm sorry"?
I mean it. Thank you.
I wish you were a horrible person!
But I am!
This hurts like hell.
You can say that again.
Shouldn't that be my line?
I wanted to say it.
Calm down...
Calm down.
I haven't seen you in a while. What's with that look on your face?
I'm thinking about university.
Oh, have you decided?
—What about you? —I asked you first.
Will you be going to the same university as Kanzaki?
Well, that will probably be the case.
But it all depends on how well I do in my exams.
—What about you? —Can you stop talking in that manner?
I might just draw lots to decide if I can't come to a decision.
You're as random as Takada Junji (Japanese comedian).
What? Let's be clear on one thing.
His randomness is actually meticulously thought-out.
Get that straight.
You get it straight.
Zip it, crybaby.
I wonder what the old Butatchi will say if she could see you now.
That's none of your business, butt flasher!
Hey, aren't you going to share your snack?
—Would you like to have one? —Of course.
You can't have it, dummy! Buy it yourself.
Hey!
Want me to give you a ride back?
No.
It doesn't pay to be kind.
Get yourself a new bicycle already.
You're never getting the stolen one back.
Yeah, yeah...
See you around then.
Satake!
Yeah?
Let's play tag. We haven't played in ages.
—What? —I'm It.
I'm not doing that, dummy.
Come on, let's do it!
No way.
Okay?
Man, I'm beat.
—What's wrong, Nomura? Can't keep up? —Zip it!
You're so slow.
You should...
cut me some slack!
You used to be much faster!
Hey, I am a girl after all.
You got weak from taking the bus.
Almost there... I'm coming for you.
Catch me if you can!
—Dummy! —Ouch!
Hey!
You've got to be kidding me! Hey!
You know that song?
That's one of Misaki's songs, isn't it?
Shall we open today's show with this song?
I don't think Misaki would like that.
I don't think it's a good idea to spring this on him.
He's never played his own songs on the show so far.
I wonder why not?
It's probably painful for him to be reminded of the past.
What's the matter?
Do you have to be so shocked to see me arrive on time?
For the second week of "Everyone's Got A Crush"...
we have a letter from Nobody of Kawasaki...
entitled "My Cactus."
"My Cactus"
Hello, good morning.
Good morning.
—Hey, rookie. —Yes.
You have some nerve coming in late when you've only been here for half a year.
I'm terribly sorry!
All bluster and no substance.
That stings.
Why are her words always so barbed?
Imai.
—Do you have a minute? —Yes.
I know this isn't the best place to bring this up...
I've been with this advertising agency for six months now.
And I've been under the assault of this woman's stinging words since.
Imai Saki, thirty-one. She's quick-witted and efficient.
Why are you in a daze?
Get ready to leave.
Okay.
And then, there's me.
I hate to admit it...
but last night...
I used her in one of my fantasies.
Put on your necktie before we reach the client's office.
Okay.
—Is something the matter? —Excuse me?
You were staring blankly at me. Are you hiding something from me?
And she's very perceptive.
Hiding something from her?
You bet!
But I can't possibly tell her she's the reason I was late this morning.
Crap!
What is it now?
Nothing...
Why did you let out a shout if nothing's wrong?
I'm sorry.
Weirdo.
God, that's exasperating! She is so bloody annoying...
but men are pathetic creatures.
—Nice to meet you. —Nice to meet you.
Is something wrong?
I'm sorry. I think I left the file back in the office...
What?
You forgot the file?
Listen up. You have no right to wallow in self-recrimination.
If you have the time for that, use it to improve yourself instead.
Hey.
Why won't you flower?
What are you doing?
I'm taking care of my cactuses.
I once revived a dying cactus that someone brought in.
After that, our colleagues would sneak their ailing cactuses here.
I didn't realise so many people have cactuses.
If you can't care for it, don't buy it.
Before I knew it, I ended up as the office's cactus keeper.
I didn't even notice we have cactuses here.
You're too blinkered to notice anything.
Oh, someone left this one here...
around the same time you joined the company.
I'd say it was 80% dead.
The poor thing.
Deserted by its owner even though it tried so hard to survive.
Now it's budding...
and doing just fine.
I know what.
I'm calling it "Nobody" and making it your rival.
Let's see if it blossoms first or if you'll show progress first.
—Don't get left behind. —Yes, ma'am!
The client said they were going with D.U. Create instead.
I should have double-checked it myself. I'm terribly sorry.
Listen.
Shall I get someone else to mentor him if he's becoming too much of a burden?
He should never have made such a blunder.
Everyone makes mistakes.
Training him is part of my job.
Are you sure?
Well, take care not to lose this great opportunity because of him.
Keep my words in mind.
Hey, Nobody.
What's wrong?
Why are you looking so weak?
Imai?
Oh, you're still here?
I couldn't go back, not with you still working.
I was hoping it was a beer.
I'm sorry.
I'm kidding.
This little one isn't doing so well.
Hang in there.
You must flower.
Okay.
I wasn't talking to you.
You're right. I'm sorry.
At that moment...
I realised I love to see her smile.
Have some coffee.
Thanks.
Hey, is it true that you majored in urban engineering?
Yes, I did.
Mizusawa Home is holding an open bid for their new project.
Would you like to give it a try?
Yes, I'd love to.
—It's a big account. —Yes, I know.
Do your best.
—Please check this for me. —Okay.
Okay.
I don't think I've ever worked this hard before.
I gave it my absolute all.
Okay!
We intend to create a space for the future Japan.
Our proposed design goes beyond the current ideology of sharing space.
We're proposing a multipurpose facility...
where local resources, attractive contents and their values will be rediscovered.
"A space for the future Japan"
As mentioned in the file...
Imai!
Yes.
Congratulations. You won the competition.
—We did it! —We did it!
Well done, Kinoshita.
No more silly mistakes from now on, you hear me?
Thank you very much!
—Congratulations! We did it. —Thank you very much.
Imai, I want to talk to you in private.
Oh.
Coming.
May I know...
what that was about?
Looks like you'll be fine handling projects by yourself now.
So...
I'll be leaving for New York soon.
Has it been decided?
New York? Congratulations!
Imai! Congratulations!
You guys planned this?
Thank you.
Everyone knew?
Like I said, you're too blinkered to notice anything.
Cheers for your hard work.
It was decided a while ago.
But I couldn't leave because you needed more time to settle into your job.
What's this?
Aren't you going to congratulate me?
It's a promotion.
This is how the Americans bid farewell.
I wanted to watch over you for a little while longer.
You've just started to shine.
Oh, come on.
Be a man.
See you then.
My heart was stinging again.
Misaki?
Hey.
What are you doing here?
I went for a walk and ended up drinking.
Your wife will be worried...
She's long gone and I live alone now.
I'm enjoying my freedom.
I don't envy your freedom at all.
Thanks to you passing by, I won't be late to work today.
Do you always rely on luck?
Lady Luck deserted me a long time ago.
Wait a minute.
Does us running into each other here like this means...
I'm definitely not your Lady Luck.
What if I were a little younger...
and still a popular singer?
You don't have to be young or popular.
You're fine as you are.
Do you mean that?
Of course I mean it.
But don't get me wrong.
Come on. We're going to be late!
For the third week of "Everyone's Got A Crush"...
we have a letter from Fumi of Fujisawa...
entitled "Something Blue."
The phrase comes from an English custom...
where the bride will wear or carry with her something blue...
something new, something old and something borrowed...
for good luck in matrimony.
Something blue is one of the four good luck charms.
"Something Blue"
"Dear Nozomi"
"I'm sorry for talking to you in sign language the other day."
"I didn't know you don't understand sign language. I'm sorry."
"I just want you to know this."
"You're a very special customer to me."
"Actually, until recently, I felt like I was going nowhere."
"I became a hair stylist and opened my own salon."
"It should have felt like a dream come true."
"But to be honest, things hadn't been going smoothly..."
"and I was barely hanging on."
"And then you came into my salon."
"Your smile made me realise..."
"I had forgotten what's truly important."
"And that is to bring a smile to my clients' faces."
"The more I focused on that, the more motivated I got."
"Now both my clients and staff are smiling more."
"You made that happen, Nozomi. I'm deeply grateful to you."
"You're special to me."
"Please come back..."
"and let me cut your hair again."
"I'm sincerely looking forward to seeing you again. Yours, Nagase Shinichi."
"Isn't that wonderful?"
"Even though..."
"I can't hear anymore..."
"maybe..."
"I'm still needed and wanted somewhere."
"I'm sorry about the other day."
"Thank you for coming."
"Are you free tomorrow?"
"Was that your girlfriend?"
"We're getting married in September."
"Please stop by for a haircut soon."
"I know it's hard for you now..."
"but you'll come to regret it later."
"Why don't you..."
"give him your blessings?"
"Mr Nagase..."
"will be doing your hair and make-up."
"Really?"
"I can do sign language now."
"Do you still remember?"
"I'm so glad to see you again."
"Is married life treating you well?"
"Yes."
"I'm happy for you!"
What's the problem with that?
I'm sorry!
My, my. How can the director be late?
Misaki, why are you here so early?
He has mended his ways.
He says this show is all he's living for now.
That's right.
Not everyone gets to host their own radio show.
I'd hate to lose this job just because I wasn't punctual.
Besides, Kitani has the hots for me.
What? When did I ever say that?
"Divorce Application Form" You did!
—Why deny it now? —What's wrong with your ears?
—Nothing's wrong with them. —Watch what you say, please.
Give me the script.
For the fourth week of "Everyone's Got A Crush"...
we have a letter by Seo-yeon of Yokohama...
entitled "Spiral Of Unrequited Love."
In this country, even if you dress like a man...
nobody would lift an eyebrow or make fun of you.
"Spiral Of Unrequited Love"
In order to come to this country where people minded their own business...
I threw myself into studying Japanese.
And I was selected as one of the exchange students.
But I wanted to save on rent.
The looks I got at this guesthouse...
made me feel like I was back in Korea.
You're not supposed to smoke in here.
I'm sorry.
Come with me.
You can smoke out here.
This might be a good opportunity for me...
to quit smoking.
You're Kim, right?
You're really fluent in Japanese.
Call me Seo-yeon.
I cancelled my hotel reservation...
and drank for the whole night upon Yuki's invitation.
—But why? That's so mean. —Don't go.
I'm turning in first.
Good night!
—Sting... what? —Stingray fin.
—Stingray fin? —Yes.
I decided to start my life as an exchange student here.
—Hey, Seo-yeon. —Hey, Hajime.
—What do you think? —About?
Should I meet the author, Park Soo-bin?
Park Soo-bin?
That book you lent me was great.
It's right up my alley.
I read it in both Korean and Japanese...
to learn Japanese.
I have so many questions for him...
if I do meet him.
Although I read the book in Japanese...
I'll ask my questions in Korean.
—I'm starving. —Me too.
Seo-yeon!
Yuki!
What did you buy?
It was payday today, so I went to buy a book I've been wanting to get.
But I ended up buying a whole bunch more.
Is this normal in Japan?
Yeah, if you're into chick literature.
Did you just make fun of me?
We're going to grab a drink. Would you like to join us?
He's just a dumb rich kid. Ignore him.
This is your punishment for making fun of her.
That's the way, Hajime.
A man has to learn to swallow his pride.
I bet you just made that up.
But, Seo-yeon...
—I'm not drinking with that jerk. —Excuse me?
Literature's literature. All genres are equal!
The stingray fin was delicious, wasn't it?
Was it? Stingray fin!
You're drunk.
Are you asleep?
Yuki?
Hey...
Seo-yeon!
Is Hajime seeing anyone?
I bet he is.
Hajime.
What do you think of Yuki?
What do you mean?
I mean, do you find her cute?
Well, she's cute, I guess.
She's surprisingly cute without her glasses.
Would you mind going on a date with her?
—With Yuki? —Yes.
It'd be her first date.
It would be great...
if you could give her a good time.
This is good enough for me.
Even if this goes against everything I feel...
it's my life.
That's what I said to myself, over and over again.
No way.
It's too sudden!
Why?
I mean...
where do I walk and how?
One step behind him to his right? Or his left?
Just walk beside him.
After you.
A considerate gentleman will walk next to the road...
putting himself between the traffic and his date.
Hajime is quite the gentleman.
Should I... hold his hand?
Have a meal together and talk about whatever you want.
Hajime reads a lot too.
So just speak your mind.
Walk side by side again and if he offers his hand, hold it.
A first date is too soon for a kiss, right?
Some things need not be said.
It will happen naturally when the mood is right.
It's you, so I'm not the least bit nervous, but tomorrow...
Well, I'll do my best.
Thank you, Seo-yeon.
Oh hey, Yuki. You're home early.
What's wrong, Yuki?
What happened?
Nothing happened.
Nothing at all.
I mean, I had no idea meeting him on my own...
would be so different from meeting him with you.
It's not going to work out.
I couldn't do it.
I didn't want to lead Yuki on.
You were thinking of her when you asked me to do this, right?
I wish you would spare a thought for me too.
I did it for you.
I did it for you, Seo-yeon.
I...
can't fall in love with a man.
I'm sorry.
—Hey! You bumped into me! —Come on. Let it go.
It's not worth it.
Hey, wait up!
What the heck? You're a chick?
What a freak.
Seo-yeon?
What's wrong?
What happened?
Does it hurt?
I'm okay.
Really?
Yes.
All right.
In order to live true to myself...
I plucked up my courage and made my way here to Japan.
I think I know now...
what I truly need.
Nothing changed between Hajime and me.
He and I...
are still friends, nothing more.
They are a good match.
Someone who isn't me...
makes a better match for her.
Is this a coincidence?
Or... are you lying in wait for me?
I thought the last time was a coincidence.
I didn't know you live here.
I don't live here.
I just come here sometimes.
It's all right, there's no need for excuses.
You're always jumping to conclusions, Misaki.
People don't always consciously set out to do something.
Sometimes you just wind up somewhere unthinkingly.
Pardon me for not being a trusting soul.
You're teasing me again.
You like to be contrary, don't you?
She sees right through me, this young lass.
Please don't call me that.
All right.
We're going to be late.
For the sixth week of "Everyone's Got A Crush"...
—We have a letter from... —It's the fifth week.
—Let's do it again. —Okay.
For the fifth week of "Everyone's Got A Crush"...
we have a letter from Zoo of Yokohama City...
entitled "A Liar's Love."
"A Liar's Love"
Only human trash comes here.
And I'm one of them.
I couldn't care less about the future.
What matters is having fun now.
As long as I'm having fun, nothing else matters.
The crowd is not working for me tonight.
I checked the place out earlier. Not a single cute guy in here.
Right?
—I shouldn't have come. —Yeah..
It has been like that recently...
—Exactly! —What's up, girls? Let's have a drink.
—Sure. —Cheers.
—Okay. —Thank you.
—What's your name? —Mana.
Mana? That's a nice name.
I'm Yuki.
How old are you?
It's a secret.
—Why do every girl say that? —Yeah?
Hey, your glass's empty. Come on, I'll buy you a drink.
I'm attached.
No kidding.
So am I.
So what will you have?
Actually, I don't have a boyfriend.
But I have my reason for making up such a lie.
I lie when the guy's a player.
I'm sorry, but I have a boyfriend.
These guys just want some fun with no strings attached.
I'm attached.
They want a drama-free one-night stand.
I live my life telling such lies every day.
I'm attached.
What?
Really?
I met Makoto a week ago.
I was blind drunk and he sent me home.
Can you stand up?
Of course you are.
I'd be surprised if you weren't.
Well, things are kind of rough between us though.
By the way, thank you for the muffler.
Thank you too.
What?
Thank you for being honest with me.
It's hard to find a girl who is so honest these days.
I'm so glad that...
—You're not the kind of girl who lies. —Well...
What kind of boyfriend troubles are you having?
If you need a listening ear, you can come to me.
Well...
he's cold towards me.
—I see. —Yes.
How is he cold towards you?
How? Well...
he doesn't listen to me.
Makoto's earnest eyes stole my heart in an instant.
"Thank you for today. Can I see you again?"
"Are you sure? Won't your boyfriend mind?"
"You want to vent about him?"
"Yes, I do. You're easy to talk to."
What the hell am I doing?
"Sure! Call me anytime you need me."
I'm so sorry.
—I'm sorry to keep you waiting. —Not at all.
I'm sorry to ask you out before your work.
Don't worry about it.
So, what happened?
"Thanks for hearing me out today, Makoto."
"I hope things improve between you and your boyfriend."
"I'm rooting for you."
Anyway, are you a clubber?
No, I'm not. It was my first time at a club when I met you.
Oh, I see.
So how do you find it?
Well... it's not really my kind of thing.
—I have no reason to anyway. —Reason to?
To go clubbing.
"Are you free now?"
"What's up? Did you have a fight?"
"Nothing major, but can we talk for a bit?"
"I'm about to knock off soon."
"See you at our usual place."
Sorry to keep you waiting.
—Sorry, I'm late again. —It's fine. You must be tired.
—Have you been waiting for long? —Not really. I just got here.
—Really? Good. —Yes.
Makoto would reply my texts right away.
But he has never texted me first.
What's this?
Are you seeing someone, Mana?
Of course not...!
It's fine. You having a man won't ruin our friendship.
I admit it will be kind of lonely without you here.
But I'll be happy for you.
So, you can be honest with me when you've found Mr Right.
I will.
Hello, gorgeous.
How old are you?
What do you think?
—It's so cold. —It is.
Shall we go?
Let's stay for a little while longer.
Mana.
You must learn to cherish yourself.
If you do anything reckless just because your relationship is on the rocks...
you'll live to regret it.
I'm sorry.
"Sorry about just now. Are you home? I'm turning in. Good night."
Can I see you today? I have something important to tell you.
Sorry, I'm late. Have you been waiting for long?
Thanks for seeing me.
I was late because I had to work overtime.
I should be the one apologising for asking you out at the last minute.
Not at all. So what's this about?
You said you had something important to tell me.
I was worried.
Well, it's complicated.
—Makoto. —Yes?
Why are you so nice to me?
Excuse me?
I guess I was envious...
of your boyfriend.
What do you mean?
The first time we met, you told me straight up...
that you're attached.
I've been friendzoned right off the bat. It was a bit of a blow to me.
You made it clear you have zero interest in me.
So I decided to embrace that and be your confidante.
To be a listening ear when you need one.
I want you to be happy.
You've got it wrong.
Perhaps it's none of my business but I was worried about you.
You've got it wrong, Makoto...
Makoto!
Hey, Misaki.
—Not going home yet? —No, I have something on.
We work together.
Is she your girlfriend?
Unfortunately, no.
She's not interested in me.
No...
—Is that so? I thought so. —What's that supposed to mean?
You heard what I said.
Stop laughing, will you?
Shall we go home together?
Sorry, I can't.
I'm fine. Please go ahead.
But you said you had something important to tell me.
I'm fine now. I'll be in touch.
Mana?
Bye.
It's hard to find a girl who is so honest these days.
I'm so glad that you're not the kind of girl who lies.
Makoto?
—Are you okay? —Yes.
Mana, you must learn to cherish yourself.
I want you to be happy.
No...
I...
Misaki!
Hello there.
What's up? Are you going to ask me out?
No. Hey, do you know?
The last Saturday of this month.
It's Yui's birthday.
I'm in for it if you guys are throwing her a party or something.
She'd love that.
She doesn't show it but she likes you.
—She does? —She has all of your songs.
Really? This is news to me.
I only found out from her recently.
Don't tell anyone I told you.
We'll start soon then.
—All right. —Over to you.
This is Misaki Toru's "Round Midnight."
What were you talking about in there?
He said he felt a little nervous today.
So I helped him relax. That's all.
With the microphone turned off?
—Sounds fishy. —Don't be silly.
Kitani, perhaps you should find a job as a gossip show assistant instead.
Sorry I'm such a big mouth.
If you're just going to end up apologising, don't say it in the first place.
—You hear me? —All right.
Well then, for the sixth week of "Everyone's Got A Crush"...
we have a letter from Fukamizu of Odawara...
entitled "Summer Pickles."
"Summer Pickles"
To hell with this stupid bicycle.
To hell with these stupid fields.
To hell with this stupid countryside!
Fuka?
You're Fuka, right?
It's been a while!
Do you remember me?
It's me, Kaname. I'm Kaname.
I guess you were too little to remember me.
—Good to see you! —What?
This is heavy. Could you take it for me?
My mum went back to Tokyo for work during summer.
My cousin showed up out of the blue...
saying my mum had put him in charge and he'd be here all summer.
I hadn't seen him in years.
So basically, for the whole summer...
I had to live under the same roof with a cousin whom I barely knew.
Fuka, breakfast's ready.
I'm tucking in.
I'm going to keep to myself and everyone else at arm's length.
That's what I decided after I moved here.
I wanted my personal space.
But there are always obtuse people who miss the barriers I put up.
They trample carelessly all over my comfort zone...
thinking they are doing me a favour.
I can't stand people like that.
"I don't want breakfast!"
Stop it.
Just leave me alone!
Fuka, breakfast is...
You shouldn't do this.
Fuka!
Shall we go home?
Hey... what are you doing?
I was wondering if you smell like pickles.
What?
Hey...
—No, you don't. —Let go of me.
Okay, let's go home.
Let go of me.
Stop it!
Let go of me.
I'm tucking in.
And you turn it over like this.
—Okay, I got it. —Gently...
—Like this? —Yes, that's the way.
Flip it towards you.
No... not like that!
—How did I get this wrong? —Let me see.
—Can you drink it like this? —Stop it!
I can't drink it like that.
Watch it!
Hey, stop it!
There we go!
No, keep it away from me.
This is awesome, don't you think?
This is fun.
Stop that!
Nothing.
Well?
It's good.
Kaname!
Kaname...
I smell of pickles, don't I?
Do I smell bad?
See you.
Kaname!
Kaname...
See you.
See you!
That stinks!
There...
All right...
This is a letter from Misato of Kawasaki...
entitled, "Christmas Eve Present."
—Lifetime aid too. —Got it.
Hello?
Okay. I'll be right there.
That was Ms Makita in Ward 203. I bet it's another complaint.
Misato, could you please handle it for me?
—Sure. —Thank you.
"Christmas Eve Present"
Come in.
Ms Makita, how may I help you?
I'm sorry.
It slipped from my hand.
Weren't you fond of this cup?
You bought it in France.
(French)
I specifically requested to have no sugar in my coffee.
I'll remind our staff and make sure this doesn't happen again.
I don't like the nurse attending to me now. Please assign another person to me.
This is the third time she has requested for a change.
We don't have that many staff.
She does seem quite difficult.
She taught French literature and came from old money.
Fussiness and pride don't wane but unfortunately, our bodies do.
Does she have any family?
Her nephew visited her once some time back.
But he left right after learning she had willed all her assets to charity.
No one else has visited her since.
Excuse me.
Where can I find Director Kojima?
I believe he's in his office around the corner on the left.
Thank you very much.
The young trainee nurse...
hit it off with our most difficult resident, Makita Shizuka...
much to everyone's surprise.
Ms Makita is a different person since Yoshinari came.
She had never taken a stroll in the garden in the one year she's been here.
(French)
Let's return to your ward.
You'll catch a cold out here.
Mr Shimada, it's late.
It's time to turn in.
You can do that tomorrow, okay?
She's right, Mr Shimada. Wait until tomorrow.
Do you want to go home, Mr Shimada?
Yoshinari was amazing.
I'll go with you.
Mr Shimada would often pitch a fit, demanding to go home.
But Yoshinari had no problem calming him down...
and making him listen to reason.
There are girls everywhere.
—Africa... —Africa? Take me there then!
—Okay? —But what surprised me most...
was how the difficult Makita Shizuka opened up to him.
—It's your first Christmas here, right? —Yes.
By the way, can you play an instrument or sing?
I took piano lessons some years ago.
We're holding a mini concert for the residents here on Christmas Eve.
We're short of one member. Do join us.
(French)
Your French has improved a lot!
Well, I have an excellent teacher.
Your R's need more work though.
Yes, I'll practise more.
I'm impressed, Yoshinari.
—You speak French. —Excuse me?
I overheard you conversing with Ms Makita in French.
Oh... that?
Ms Makita is the real deal. I just know a couple of phrases.
You studied for it, didn't you?
That's really admirable.
You have so much empathy for everyone.
No, I don't deserve such a compliment.
Actually, I grew up in an orphanage.
I've never seen my parents.
Everyone else has a family...
What he said that day moved me deeply.
After I came here, I have a family for the first time in my life.
I realised...
he was driven by a loneliness far deeper than my own.
—That'd be all for now. —Yes, ma'am.
By the way, how are things with Ms Makita?
Everything's fine.
—Is that so? —Yes, ma'am.
Having you as her designated caregiver...
has taken the load off all of us.
Actually, she gave me a note with a list of things to buy for her.
"Socks, hand cream, sanitary pads"
It came as quite a shock to us all...
that someone as strong-willed as Ms Makita had developed Alzheimer's.
Please tell me.
What did Ms Makita ask Mikami to buy?
I can't tell you.
—Why not? —I just can't.
Yoshinari became quite agitated...
and it felt as if his agitation was directed at me.
Why can't you tell me? I just want to help Ms Makita. Please.
My heart was aflutter.
Please!
Please tell me!
Please.
Takashima!
I've talked to the director.
My teacher at the orphanage has passed away.
I want to attend his funeral.
I'll try to be back by tomorrow night...
so please take care of Shizuka meanwhile.
They're here.
—They're so pretty! —Aren't they?
—I can't wait to hear them play. —Me neither.
I don't see Ms Makita here, Mikami.
She said she wasn't feeling well enough to join us today.
What's ailing her?
She said she'd tell Yoshinari. She won't tell me.
He said he'd be back today, didn't he?
I'll be right back.
Ms Makita?
The Christmas Eve concert is about to start.
Why don't you join us?
Go away.
Please don't come near me.
"Yoshinari: "Sorry!"
"The trains aren't running due to heavy snow."
"I'll take the first train back in the morning."
Shizuka...
—Ms Shizuka was fifteen again. —Shizuka...
She returned to the age of fifteen...
and fell in love with Yoshinari.
Shizuka...
He was her first love, perhaps.
A pure and beautiful first love.
The crane that Ms Shizuka lovingly made...
was covered in her writing.
It was a fiery and passionate love letter.
"You're more precious to me than life itself. I miss you. I love you."
It must have affected him greatly.
Not long after, Yoshinari left our nursing facility...
to study medical care overseas.
I wanted to tell him what I felt for him before he left.
I wrote him a letter...
but I couldn't give it to him.
I guess...
it was because Ms Shizuka's love letter...
was so heartbreakingly beautiful.
Our email address is misaki@roundmidnight.co.jp.
Join me again next week at the same time.
You've been listening to Misaki Toru.
Good night.
Okay, that was a wrap. Great job!
Thank you.
—Great job, Misaki. —Thank you.
We're counting on you.
Can I back out now?
No! Don't be silly!
—Okay. —I'm counting on you. Great job.
—Cheers for the great work! —Cheers for the great work...
This feels so good.
The listeners are loving our show.
—It's a hit? That's great. —Yeah.
What? What's going on?
"Happy birthday to you."
"Happy birthday, dear Yui."
"Happy birthday to you."
—Happy birthday, Yui! —Thank you!
Happy birthday.
Thank you, Misaki!
"Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?"
Shuichi!
Sorry, I'm late.
—I've waited for ages. —Sorry.
—Where are we going? —It's a secret.
—Oh, come on. —What'd you like to have?
Let me see. What about Chinese?
All right, let's go!