Hold Me Close (2024) Movie Script
I hope it lands here.
Hello.
One please.
Hello!
Would you like some fresh squid?
I still have other places to visit.
But I promise I will be back later to buy.
Promise.
Sugoi!
Sugoi.
Sugoi!
Sugoi.
I bet he's Filipino.
How did you know?
He points at things with his lips.
Ohayou!
-Ohayou!
-Three, please.
Three, give her three.
This should be fine.
Closing now? I need seven squids, please.
A thousand yen.
Hey!
-Please leave.
-What, why?
Please, go home.
We're already closed.
Please leave.
You guys are crazy!
-Lynlyn! Are you okay?
-You okay?
How should I cook
these spare squid we have?
I'm good with just grilling it.
Again?
Let's try something new.
Ow, that hurt!
Hey, cut it out!
You should be thankful,
you get to eat every day.
What?
Isn't that the guy from earlier?
The one who said he'll come back to buy?
Bro, do you need help?
I thought you guys were Japanese.
Let's help him out.
It's okay, I'm fine.
Um
I was supposed to come back to buy squid,
but it seems you guys closed up.
Yobuko morning market is only until noon.
There's a reason
it's called "morning market."
Fair enough.
Is he with you guys?
They're the rude bastards
who refused to sell me squid!
Who do you think you are?
Leave this man alone!
He didn't do anything!
-Huh?
-Let's go.
Leave her alone!
-Stop!
-Stop it!
Stop it, Botbot, Tantan!
That's enough!
-Please, stop!
-Lynlyn!
Please stop!
What?
Beer.
Beer!
Let's buy beer!
Beer!
Let's buy beer!
Let's meet at the bridge.
The bridge, okay?
We're going to buy beer!
Let's buy beer!
There he is!
They're gone!
They're finally gone!
Turns out, they're not from here.
They're from Kitakyushu.
Is that far from here?
It is.
Do these things often happen here
in Karatsu?
Not really. Honestly, it's peaceful here.
That's good.
I really don't like trouble.
I just moved here. Since
Lynlyn! Lynlyn!
He rescued us
from those drunk guys earlier.
He baited them with free beer.
At least they left.
Thank you.
I'm Lynlyn, by the way.
These are my siblings.
Botbot. Tantan.
And I'm Woody.
Wait.
The drunk person earlier said
he was offended
while he was buying squid.
He's a bad person.
How come?
We know, we've been here for so long.
Botbot, give him some squid.
Wow.
Thank you.
Thank you!
Right. What about the things you bought?
Will you take them home?
No, you can have them.
I just bought those stuff
to experience the morning market.
If so, we'll go ahead.
Leaving so soon?
Let's go.
Excuse me.
This is a lot!
Ohayou gozaimasu!
Where are your siblings?
Tantan and Botbot are fishing for squid.
Your squid is really tasty!
Promise
Let me buy more.
How many?
Ten.
You can finish all of that?
Of course.
Three in the morning, four at lunchtime,
then three again in the evening.
How long have you been in Karatsu?
Less than a week.
There's still a lot you haven't seen here.
Yeah, I guess.
Maybe you can
show me around?
What's in it for me?
I've seen everything here.
And I got things to do, can't you see?
What if I buy everything in one go?
Even this.
There's an observation deck nearby.
You can see the entire city
of Karatsu from there.
Sounds exciting.
Are you avoiding me?
I'm not.
I'm not avoiding you.
Let's go up there.
What's that river?
That's Matsuura river.
What about this stretch of land
filled with trees?
Niji-no-Matsubara.
It was built 400 years ago to block
the strong winds coming from the sea.
Wow!
Let's go!
There's nothing there.
-Just want to take a look--
-It's ugly!
Okay.
You know more about this place than I do.
As long as I can explore with you,
I'm happy.
You seem too happy.
Nothing, it's just
I'm just happy that I met you,
and Tantan, and Botbot.
You've only known me for two days.
My siblings, for just a day.
Exactly!
But you've been so kind to me.
Right?
I haven't had luck when it comes to
places I chose to live.
Where did you live before?
Before Karatsu
in Bangkok.
Before Bangkok, in Cebu.
Before Cebu, in L.A.
Before L.A., Jakarta.
Before Jakarta, Madrid.
Before Madrid, in Miami--
Why do you keep moving?
Are you trying to escape?
I just haven't found my "perfect home."
I hope Karatsu is the one.
Let's go.
What's wrong?
You act like you don't like me,
but you entertain my advances.
You randomly touch me, my hands,
on the cheeks.
Just tell me if you like me, or not.
We've only known each other for two days.
What kind of question is that?
Sorry.
-I just don't know--
-I have a special ability.
I can sense whether a person
will bring pain or joy into my life.
And can you sense if it's immediately,
or in the future?
That, I don't know.
It could be tomorrow.
Next year.
Even after 50 years.
That's why your siblings get tense
when there are other people around.
What do you sense from me?
Nothing.
Nothing, as in absolutely nothing?
No joy, no pain, no
You won't have any significance
in my life.
Just neutral.
That's a serious accusation.
What accusation?
At least you're not negative.
The only reason I keep you around,
is because you won't do anything wrong.
Let's try again.
-Did I consent?
-Sorry.
Sorry.
Shall we?
Nope.
Still nothing?
Maybe because we've just met recently.
But I promise,
once you get to know me better,
it will be positive.
Wait a sec.
I'll handle this.
-Why are you dressed that way?
-You guys relax.
I got this.
Squid. Squid!
-Hello.
-Hello.
-I'd like two, please.
-Okay.
Ohayou gozaimasu!
What are you doing?
Do you want something cleaned inside?
I'm good at cleaning.
I'll buy everything
so we can go out again.
Wait, are you doing all of this
just to be positive?
Not really.
Kind of.
No.
This is just how I am.
What?
Still nothing.
Why do you want me to like you?
You like me, right?
Yes.
I know you're not comfortable.
If you like me, why don't you kiss me?
Well, because I'm nothing to you, right?
I want you to have
a positive impression of me first.
So I'm asking you. What should I do,
so I can turn things around?
I'm okay. At least you're not negative.
I don't know
it just doesn't feel right.
I shouldn't have come here.
Sorry for the trouble.
No.
Our sister's been acting weird lately.
It's obvious. She likes Woody.
How about you?
Do you like Woody as a person?
It's not important
whether I like Woody or not.
As long as she's got
no negative read on him.
Yes!
You went out?
-I thought you were asleep.
-I just went to buy some things.
We could've bought it for you.
It's okay, I don't want to bother you.
By the way, when we see Woody,
don't pay too much attention to him.
But why?
Why are we entertaining him so much?
He's not positive.
Well, yeah.
How about the other people
I don't have a read on,
do we pay attention to them?
Do we give them special treatment?
We don't, right?
So why are we giving Woody
special treatment?
Because he's your type.
Ouch! You said that!
You said it was obvious!
You said it!
Go to sleep, both of you,
early day tomorrow.
You said that.
I want to see
the Nanatsugama Caves. Let's go!
We can't go today.
I'll just buy all of this.
We've got regular customers.
It can't just be you.
-How about tomorrow?
-We can't.
-The day after tomorrow?
-We can't.
-Next week.
-We can't.
I'm available.
Ouch!
Okay, I'll just buy five squids.
Leave.
I said, leave.
Lynlyn?
Positive.
Who?
Him.
Oh, my!
Besides you two, he's the only one
I've read as positive.
What should I do?
Well, what do you want to do?
I I don't know.
But I'm so happy.
What should I do in this situation?
Just celebrate!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
Well, you can just shoot me
and get over with it!
Ma, that's enough!
Why don't you just shoot me?
My life is a living hell!
It's almost noon.
Let's just wait, he won't be long.
Maybe he still has leftover squid,
that's why he didn't come.
I remember you raised
your voice at him yesterday.
It's only natural for him to hesitate.
Why'd you make him leave
when you felt positive?
I don't know.
-Were you nervous?
-I don't know.
-Were you thrilled?
-Heck, I don't know!
You can have this.
-That's for Woody, right?
-He's not coming.
There!
There he is.
Hey! You guys had lunch?
Hey, just in time!
I've also got some for you.
Really?
Sorry for yelling at you yesterday.
I'm sorry too, I was annoying.
Not at all.
No, it's okay. Right, Botbot?
Yes, in fact, Lynlyn wants to go out
with you.
Are you not busy?
We are.
But Lynlyn isn't!
-Zeela, for two, please.
-Hai.
-Did you call me?
-What?
-You didn't touch me?
-No.
Really?
These things are 100 years old?
Yes.
Every November, they parade
them all on the street.
And the people
altogether shout repeatedly
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya?
Yes, along with the drummers.
Like this
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya! There!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya! That's it.
En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
I have a question about your ability.
What is it?
When you touch someone, you can sense
whether they're positive, negative
or just neutral, right?
Yes.
Let's stay here for now.
That can change, right?
It can't be permanent.
I just can't accept
that I have no significance.
The truth is, I like you.
-I was just thinking--
-You're positive.
What?
Who would have thought?
Wow!
But
what did you like about me first?
I'm just a weird person.
I don't have an exciting career.
I got nothing interesting in life.
So why?
Because you're kind to me.
Is that it?
Don't take that lightly.
Only few people are kind to me.
I'm going to get you!
When I get you, you'll see.
Why are we still here?
She's old enough, right?
I know.
Lynlyn!
-What?
-We'll leave you guys, okay?
Where are you going?
I don't know, walk around.
It's feels weird staying here,
watching you lovebirds.
Geez, we're just playing around!
-Why don't you join? It'll be fun!
-No thanks. Pass.
Remember, Woody,
if you feel any negativity,
protect our sister!
Sir, yes, sir!
Let's go.
Take care!
Can I touch you again?
Go ahead, you got
an all-access pass to my body.
Stop teasing me. Come here.
Do you still want to know more about me?
How did you get that ability?
I was expecting your questions
to be about my work,
about my parents' province.
It's fine if you don't want
to talk about it.
Years ago
I encountered a yokai in the forest.
Do you know what a yokai is?
They are Japanese spirits and creatures.
I think they're the ones
who gave me this ability.
Forest?
What were you doing in the forest?
Nothing.
Just strolling around.
And then you encountered the yokai,
and you gained the ability?
How about you?
How did your search
for the perfect home start?
Isn't everyone looking for a perfect home?
Yes, but you're kind of crazy with it
Searching the whole world.
But if you have the means,
why not, I guess.
Okay, here goes.
I've got a question.
What is it?
What if you find out that
Karatsu is not your perfect home.
Are you going to leave?
It seems impossible for Karatsu
to be an imperfect home.
You're here.
Then, let's add a little soy sauce.
I'm scared. What if I'm allergic?
You're allergic to this?
Not sure, I haven't tried them yet.
There are lots of these in Yobuko,
and you still haven't tried them?
I always buy squid, right?
Well, try it first to see
if you're allergic or not.
Sure.
You can just take meds later
if you get a reaction.
Here.
It's hot.
Yummy?
Okay?
-Delicious.
-Okay.
Now it's your turn. Give it a try.
Here.
There.
Why do you remove this?
-There, you take it.
-Okay.
Let me show you. Then
And then?
Lyn?
-Lynlyn!
-Lynlyn!
-Lynlyn!
-Lynlyn!
-Don't come near!
-She must have read it wrong.
Her ability never makes mistakes.
Lynlyn!
Lynlyn!
Lynlyn!
Stay away from her!
What's your plan?
Lynlyn?
Why the suitcase? You plan to leave?
This place isn't for me anymore.
There won't be a right place
for you, if you keep running.
What do you want me to do?
I suddenly became negative to you.
What did I do wrong? I don't understand.
This might be the pain
and sorrow you'll bring me.
Which one?
You leaving.
You abandoning me.
To be honest, Woody,
we've never seen our sister develop
strong feelings for someone before.
More strangely,
though you're a negative,
she still wants to be with you.
Once a negative, no chance at all.
Lynlyn.
What should I do?
You might need to change something
to be positive again.
Tell me, what's wrong? What's wrong?
You tend to just run away.
Instead of facing the mess head-on,
you run from it.
Lynlyn?
Wait!
Give me a chance to change how you see me.
Three, Woody.
I'm giving you three chances
to be positive again.
If not
sorry, but we can't
see each other anymore.
Yeah!
What happened to you?
I just have a slight fever, but I'm okay.
Where are Tantan, and Botbot?
It's just me.
What?
I'm a negative, right?
Why'd you come here alone?
I might harm you.
Are you ready to let me hold you again?
I don't know.
I don't want to waste
the three chances you gave me.
Delicious.
Wait, did you come here
without them knowing?
Yes.
Tantan will kill me
if he finds out that we're together.
Are you a bad person, Woody?
I have no idea.
Do you hurt people?
Do you have a history
of being violent and abusive?
So, why should I be afraid of you?
I want to try something.
Where are your clothes?
Okay.
Ready?
Don't blame me if you get electrocuted.
Three, two, one.
What?
Nothing.
So?
What's this?
Did my negativity disappear,
or am I back to where I started?
I don't know.
It just means that,
my ability doesn't work
if I don't touch a person directly.
Are you satisfied with this?
This is the only way
I can think of for now.
This isn't a solution.
We need to get rid of my negativity.
Tell me about your life.
Maybe I can suggest something
if I get to know you better.
When I was a teenager
my parents always used to fight.
And I kept avoiding it.
I just let them fight.
But, one day, their fight got
really heated.
Mom grabbed Dad's gun
and threatened to end her life.
And then?
My dad panicked.
He grabbed the gun from Mom.
It's the only time
I tried to intervene.
I grabbed the gun
I accidentally fired it.
I shot Dad's shoulder.
He was really mad at me, he slapped me.
Then he had a heart attack.
My mom was surprised to find out that
in my dad's last will,
he left everything to me,
all the money, the properties.
And when I turned 18,
I gave her five percent.
I left and never showed up again.
So, she's okay with the five percent?
Of course not.
She got angry.
She called me ungrateful.
So, you never spoke to her again?
Never.
That's it.
Maybe you need to make amends.
Your anger seems to be intense.
She doesn't care about me,
and I couldn't care less.
All she wants is the inheritance.
Ouch.
You're running away again.
Face it.
Sort it out.
Ma.
The lawyer called me.
You're passing on half of your inheritance
from your dad to me?
Yes.
Why?
I don't know why Dad
didn't include you in his last will.
Maybe because you were always fighting.
You always got on his nerves.
But I'm not Dad.
I can make my own decisions.
I have my own experiences with you.
You're not perfect, far from it, but
you don't deserve
to be disregarded at all.
I'm sorry for not being
a good mother to you.
Thank you.
But I can't accept what you're offering
until the day I hear from you that
you've forgiven me
for all my shortcomings
to you and to your dad.
I forgive you, Ma.
Don't do anything stupid.
Shall we try again?
Lynlyn!
Are you okay?
-Lynlyn
-I'll shout if something bad happens.
Your dad is gone, right?
But you said he slapped you
before he had a heart attack.
Have you forgiven him?
Or was inheriting such a large amount
enough for you to overlook that?
I accepted being slapped by him.
I did shoot him, so it feels like
I deserved to be slapped.
It wasn't intentional, right?
How do you forgive someone
who can no longer ask for forgiveness?
Was he a terrible dad to you?
No.
He wasn't an ideal father.
But he wasn't bad either.
Actually, I admired him.
Grandpa was a drunkard.
So he was often the subject
of physical abuse when he was young.
He was forced to work even as a minor.
But
he managed to succeed despite that.
It's just his childhood traumas
were never resolved.
So, when provoked
he would become violent.
So you do understand your Dad.
Everything seems to make sense now.
Now that I think about it.
Thank you for your intervention.
Even if he didn't ask for forgiveness,
maybe understanding him
is enough for you to forgive him.
Turn around.
Lynlyn?
Lynlyn?
Are you okay?
Strike two.
You still have one more chance, Woody.
Just have faith.
Yes!
Tantan, I have a question.
It's kind of philosophical.
What?
For example,
a person's life is only
a hundred days long
If within 99 days,
that person made you happy,
then on the 100th day, he hurt you,
what do you think is he?
Positive, or negative?
Open up!
Lynlyn! Let me in!
What
What if on the third touch,
I'm still a negative?
Are we just going to forget each other?
Hey, Woody!
Woody!
I'll just accept everything!
Woody?
That no one loved me!
That no one will love me until I die.
I'm not
Lynlyn!
Lynlyn!
I'm not a bad person,
why are you pushing me away?
-Lynlyn, let go.
-Lynlyn!
Lynlyn, let go!
So what now?
You proud of what you did last night?
You know, I think you became negative
towards my sister because
you became too obsessed with her.
And that obsession is dangerous.
What else can I do?
Maybe you're forgetting.
You've used up all three chances.
Can I talk to her
even if it's the last time?
Is this really necessary?
I can't take chances.
What?
Lynlyn?
I just want
I just want to thank you
because
you gave me a chance to try and
change your perception of me.
Not everyone with negative traits
gets that opportunity.
I just want you to be happy,
despite
your situation.
You won't see me again.
Should we run into each other,
I'll be the one to avoid you
so as not to bother you.
Sorry.
Sorry, Woody.
I'm sorry.
It's nothing.
You didn't do anything wrong.
Your ability said otherwise.
Lynlyn?
Your hand.
You cut your palm.
Let me handle that.
Negative?
Tantan?
Tantan!
-Tantan!
-Tantan!
-Tantan!
-Don't come any closer!
Your hand!
I'll take care of it!
Let me handle it!
Why don't you want me to?
I am negative, right?
But you're still my brother, right?
Let me do it!
Give it to me!
Lynlyn!
-I'm okay!
-Why do you insist?
-Let me!
-No, let me!
Why?
You no longer get shocked?
It's over.
It's over.
Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
What's that?
I'm thinking, what if you didn't
insist on helping Tantan
maybe he won't be back
to being positive again.
What do you mean?
It means your meddling played a part
in changing your perspective of someone.
So, you're saying
Woody needs direct help from our sister,
so her negative read would reverse?
Help?
I used to like helping people.
I meddle in people's affairs.
Excuse me. What would you like to buy?
Um, just one.
Let Let me show you.
-Okay.
-You just need to put it here.
And then
-Which one was it?
-This one.
Just click it, and it will come out.
It's that simple.
-Okay.
-Thank you.
-You're welcome. Enjoy.
-Thank you.
Thank you.
But don't forget that
your overly helpful nature,
was the reason
you got into trouble before.
Excuse me! Excuse me!
Please help me.
My daughter
She ran into the woods.
I can't find her.
Calm down.
Just stay calm.
We'll find her.
Don't worry.
Your daughter
what was she wearing?
A yellow jacket
and a white skirt.
How about the beach?
Have you searched the beach?
Help!
Help!
Help!
Help!
Help!
Help!
If that didn't happen,
I wouldn't be like this.
But did it make you happy?
She's shielded from dangerous people.
-Isn't that a blessing?
-Blessing? More like a curse.
-Not everyone has that ability.
-But does it make her happy?
My life just revolves around
avoiding pain.
Evading danger.
I give up.
Lynlyn!
Lynlyn!
Lynlyn.
I got this curse from this place.
Maybe it can also take it back.
-Lynlyn, enough!
-I said I'm done, Tantan.
I'm tired of all of this!
Do you never get tired
of watching over me?
I'm so sick of it!
Let's free ourselves, all of us.
Woody?
Woody.
You're here.
Don't come near me.
I just might eat you alive.
What are you doing here?
I'm going for a swim
before flying to another country.
You want to know where I'm going?
I'll show you.
Tierra del Fuego in Argentina.
That's very far.
It's close to Antarctica.
Maybe I'll find peace there.
Woody.
Woody.
Woody! Woody!
No.
Why do you keep following me?
Didn't your ability
say that I'll hurt you?
Leave!
Go away!
I don't
I don't want to hurt you.
I don't want to hurt you.
Please leave.
Woody?
No one will ever love me!
Woody, stop.
That's enough.
Stop.
Woody?
Woody?
Woody?
Woody?
-Woody!
-Lynlyn!
-Woody!
-Hey!
Lynlyn?
Why?
You aren't flinching
even if you touch him.
Yes!
Is he positive now, Lynlyn?
No, I don't feel anything.
This means
I
I no longer
Nothing!
Good morning.
No, don't!
Calm down.
You have a negative read on me, right?
My ability is gone.
Try it.
What'd I tell you?
It's a huge world we're living in, right?
How many more places
can we visit in our entire lives?
I don't know.
But
I feel like
we will see a lot from now.
The yokai in the forest
didn't just grant me that ability.
Why? What happened?
I was in the forest because
I was helping someone.
But he took advantage of me.
Took advantage, as in, he
I'm sorry.
I want you to know that as long as
I'm here, no one will hurt you.
Thank you, Woody.
But I just thought
Your ability is gone, right?
Your ability is gone,
but my negative side didn't disappear.
What if, at some point,
I end up hurting you, too?
Don't hurt me.
What if I unintentionally hurt you?
Then ask for forgiveness.
And learn from what happened
so you won't do it again.
That's what I'd do
if I end up hurting you.
You're overthinking it.
I'm not a perfect person either.
Surely you'll also see an ugly side of me.
What's important is we're both
willing to ask for forgiveness.
But why would you waste your time on me if
you're not sure if
I'm a good person or not?
Because I care about you.
And I believe that
you can heal your wounds.
Can you do it?
I can.
JAPANESE STYLE PUB
There aren't many Filipinos here, right?
Yes.
If someone were to open a Filipino resto,
you think it'd be a hit?
Filipino food is greasy, right?
The Japanese don't like that.
Are you planning on it?
Sorry, I just got a message.
What's that? Oily?
I love you.
"I too love you"
"I you love."
"Do me too love you?"
Almost there. You can do it.
"Do me love you"?
I can't remember.
Let's just go with this.
I love you.
That's it.
Noted.
I have something I want to share.
Is it okay?
What is it?
Do you think if you still had
your previous ability
I would still be negative?
Even though I don't have the ability
anymore, I know you're a positive for me.
I was chatting with Mom earlier.
She was asking when I could visit.
Why? What's going on?
She didn't mention anything specific, but
she hinted that she's not feeling well.
She's getting weak.
That maybe she doesn't have long to live.
What are you planning?
I don't know.
How do you feel?
About what?
About your Mom's situation.
I really don't know.
Sorry.
Wasn't your Dad's death sudden?
What does that have to do with it?
If your Mom's already
feeling these things
could you handle it if
she were to suddenly pass away?
Without even talking to her, or
being there for here, in the flesh.
I'm running late.
-I'll go ahead, okay?
-Sure.
-I'll join you!
-Hurry up!
I might be late for our practice.
-Okay.
-Our stage play is coming up.
We'll watch it, right?
Tickets for me and Woody!
Take care, both of you!
Lynlyn, when is Woody coming home?
-Tomorrow.
-Will you pick him up in Fukuoka?
-I'll come along?
-Sure.
-Botbot!
-Yes, I'm coming!
Take care!
Hello.
Hello? Is this Erlinda Lumanay?
Yes. Who is this?
Attorney Diego San Pedro.
Family lawyer of Woody Carrera.
Why?
I regret to inform you.
Woody has passed away.
He just arrived in Manila when
he was suddenly hit by
a truck that lost its brakes.
Before he took his last breath,
his last wish was to tell you that
he loves you very much.
Perhaps, this is why
I used to have a negative read on you.
But he also brought joy
to my life, didn't he?
What a mess.
But what he is doesn't matter
to me anymore.
People who bring happiness to us,
can also hurt us
whether they intend to
or not.
As long as it is clear.
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya! En-Ya! En-Ya!
En-Ya! En-Ya! En-Ya!
I love you
Woody-san.
Hello.
One please.
Hello!
Would you like some fresh squid?
I still have other places to visit.
But I promise I will be back later to buy.
Promise.
Sugoi!
Sugoi.
Sugoi!
Sugoi.
I bet he's Filipino.
How did you know?
He points at things with his lips.
Ohayou!
-Ohayou!
-Three, please.
Three, give her three.
This should be fine.
Closing now? I need seven squids, please.
A thousand yen.
Hey!
-Please leave.
-What, why?
Please, go home.
We're already closed.
Please leave.
You guys are crazy!
-Lynlyn! Are you okay?
-You okay?
How should I cook
these spare squid we have?
I'm good with just grilling it.
Again?
Let's try something new.
Ow, that hurt!
Hey, cut it out!
You should be thankful,
you get to eat every day.
What?
Isn't that the guy from earlier?
The one who said he'll come back to buy?
Bro, do you need help?
I thought you guys were Japanese.
Let's help him out.
It's okay, I'm fine.
Um
I was supposed to come back to buy squid,
but it seems you guys closed up.
Yobuko morning market is only until noon.
There's a reason
it's called "morning market."
Fair enough.
Is he with you guys?
They're the rude bastards
who refused to sell me squid!
Who do you think you are?
Leave this man alone!
He didn't do anything!
-Huh?
-Let's go.
Leave her alone!
-Stop!
-Stop it!
Stop it, Botbot, Tantan!
That's enough!
-Please, stop!
-Lynlyn!
Please stop!
What?
Beer.
Beer!
Let's buy beer!
Beer!
Let's buy beer!
Let's meet at the bridge.
The bridge, okay?
We're going to buy beer!
Let's buy beer!
There he is!
They're gone!
They're finally gone!
Turns out, they're not from here.
They're from Kitakyushu.
Is that far from here?
It is.
Do these things often happen here
in Karatsu?
Not really. Honestly, it's peaceful here.
That's good.
I really don't like trouble.
I just moved here. Since
Lynlyn! Lynlyn!
He rescued us
from those drunk guys earlier.
He baited them with free beer.
At least they left.
Thank you.
I'm Lynlyn, by the way.
These are my siblings.
Botbot. Tantan.
And I'm Woody.
Wait.
The drunk person earlier said
he was offended
while he was buying squid.
He's a bad person.
How come?
We know, we've been here for so long.
Botbot, give him some squid.
Wow.
Thank you.
Thank you!
Right. What about the things you bought?
Will you take them home?
No, you can have them.
I just bought those stuff
to experience the morning market.
If so, we'll go ahead.
Leaving so soon?
Let's go.
Excuse me.
This is a lot!
Ohayou gozaimasu!
Where are your siblings?
Tantan and Botbot are fishing for squid.
Your squid is really tasty!
Promise
Let me buy more.
How many?
Ten.
You can finish all of that?
Of course.
Three in the morning, four at lunchtime,
then three again in the evening.
How long have you been in Karatsu?
Less than a week.
There's still a lot you haven't seen here.
Yeah, I guess.
Maybe you can
show me around?
What's in it for me?
I've seen everything here.
And I got things to do, can't you see?
What if I buy everything in one go?
Even this.
There's an observation deck nearby.
You can see the entire city
of Karatsu from there.
Sounds exciting.
Are you avoiding me?
I'm not.
I'm not avoiding you.
Let's go up there.
What's that river?
That's Matsuura river.
What about this stretch of land
filled with trees?
Niji-no-Matsubara.
It was built 400 years ago to block
the strong winds coming from the sea.
Wow!
Let's go!
There's nothing there.
-Just want to take a look--
-It's ugly!
Okay.
You know more about this place than I do.
As long as I can explore with you,
I'm happy.
You seem too happy.
Nothing, it's just
I'm just happy that I met you,
and Tantan, and Botbot.
You've only known me for two days.
My siblings, for just a day.
Exactly!
But you've been so kind to me.
Right?
I haven't had luck when it comes to
places I chose to live.
Where did you live before?
Before Karatsu
in Bangkok.
Before Bangkok, in Cebu.
Before Cebu, in L.A.
Before L.A., Jakarta.
Before Jakarta, Madrid.
Before Madrid, in Miami--
Why do you keep moving?
Are you trying to escape?
I just haven't found my "perfect home."
I hope Karatsu is the one.
Let's go.
What's wrong?
You act like you don't like me,
but you entertain my advances.
You randomly touch me, my hands,
on the cheeks.
Just tell me if you like me, or not.
We've only known each other for two days.
What kind of question is that?
Sorry.
-I just don't know--
-I have a special ability.
I can sense whether a person
will bring pain or joy into my life.
And can you sense if it's immediately,
or in the future?
That, I don't know.
It could be tomorrow.
Next year.
Even after 50 years.
That's why your siblings get tense
when there are other people around.
What do you sense from me?
Nothing.
Nothing, as in absolutely nothing?
No joy, no pain, no
You won't have any significance
in my life.
Just neutral.
That's a serious accusation.
What accusation?
At least you're not negative.
The only reason I keep you around,
is because you won't do anything wrong.
Let's try again.
-Did I consent?
-Sorry.
Sorry.
Shall we?
Nope.
Still nothing?
Maybe because we've just met recently.
But I promise,
once you get to know me better,
it will be positive.
Wait a sec.
I'll handle this.
-Why are you dressed that way?
-You guys relax.
I got this.
Squid. Squid!
-Hello.
-Hello.
-I'd like two, please.
-Okay.
Ohayou gozaimasu!
What are you doing?
Do you want something cleaned inside?
I'm good at cleaning.
I'll buy everything
so we can go out again.
Wait, are you doing all of this
just to be positive?
Not really.
Kind of.
No.
This is just how I am.
What?
Still nothing.
Why do you want me to like you?
You like me, right?
Yes.
I know you're not comfortable.
If you like me, why don't you kiss me?
Well, because I'm nothing to you, right?
I want you to have
a positive impression of me first.
So I'm asking you. What should I do,
so I can turn things around?
I'm okay. At least you're not negative.
I don't know
it just doesn't feel right.
I shouldn't have come here.
Sorry for the trouble.
No.
Our sister's been acting weird lately.
It's obvious. She likes Woody.
How about you?
Do you like Woody as a person?
It's not important
whether I like Woody or not.
As long as she's got
no negative read on him.
Yes!
You went out?
-I thought you were asleep.
-I just went to buy some things.
We could've bought it for you.
It's okay, I don't want to bother you.
By the way, when we see Woody,
don't pay too much attention to him.
But why?
Why are we entertaining him so much?
He's not positive.
Well, yeah.
How about the other people
I don't have a read on,
do we pay attention to them?
Do we give them special treatment?
We don't, right?
So why are we giving Woody
special treatment?
Because he's your type.
Ouch! You said that!
You said it was obvious!
You said it!
Go to sleep, both of you,
early day tomorrow.
You said that.
I want to see
the Nanatsugama Caves. Let's go!
We can't go today.
I'll just buy all of this.
We've got regular customers.
It can't just be you.
-How about tomorrow?
-We can't.
-The day after tomorrow?
-We can't.
-Next week.
-We can't.
I'm available.
Ouch!
Okay, I'll just buy five squids.
Leave.
I said, leave.
Lynlyn?
Positive.
Who?
Him.
Oh, my!
Besides you two, he's the only one
I've read as positive.
What should I do?
Well, what do you want to do?
I I don't know.
But I'm so happy.
What should I do in this situation?
Just celebrate!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
Well, you can just shoot me
and get over with it!
Ma, that's enough!
Why don't you just shoot me?
My life is a living hell!
It's almost noon.
Let's just wait, he won't be long.
Maybe he still has leftover squid,
that's why he didn't come.
I remember you raised
your voice at him yesterday.
It's only natural for him to hesitate.
Why'd you make him leave
when you felt positive?
I don't know.
-Were you nervous?
-I don't know.
-Were you thrilled?
-Heck, I don't know!
You can have this.
-That's for Woody, right?
-He's not coming.
There!
There he is.
Hey! You guys had lunch?
Hey, just in time!
I've also got some for you.
Really?
Sorry for yelling at you yesterday.
I'm sorry too, I was annoying.
Not at all.
No, it's okay. Right, Botbot?
Yes, in fact, Lynlyn wants to go out
with you.
Are you not busy?
We are.
But Lynlyn isn't!
-Zeela, for two, please.
-Hai.
-Did you call me?
-What?
-You didn't touch me?
-No.
Really?
These things are 100 years old?
Yes.
Every November, they parade
them all on the street.
And the people
altogether shout repeatedly
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya?
Yes, along with the drummers.
Like this
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya! There!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya! That's it.
En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
-En-Ya!
I have a question about your ability.
What is it?
When you touch someone, you can sense
whether they're positive, negative
or just neutral, right?
Yes.
Let's stay here for now.
That can change, right?
It can't be permanent.
I just can't accept
that I have no significance.
The truth is, I like you.
-I was just thinking--
-You're positive.
What?
Who would have thought?
Wow!
But
what did you like about me first?
I'm just a weird person.
I don't have an exciting career.
I got nothing interesting in life.
So why?
Because you're kind to me.
Is that it?
Don't take that lightly.
Only few people are kind to me.
I'm going to get you!
When I get you, you'll see.
Why are we still here?
She's old enough, right?
I know.
Lynlyn!
-What?
-We'll leave you guys, okay?
Where are you going?
I don't know, walk around.
It's feels weird staying here,
watching you lovebirds.
Geez, we're just playing around!
-Why don't you join? It'll be fun!
-No thanks. Pass.
Remember, Woody,
if you feel any negativity,
protect our sister!
Sir, yes, sir!
Let's go.
Take care!
Can I touch you again?
Go ahead, you got
an all-access pass to my body.
Stop teasing me. Come here.
Do you still want to know more about me?
How did you get that ability?
I was expecting your questions
to be about my work,
about my parents' province.
It's fine if you don't want
to talk about it.
Years ago
I encountered a yokai in the forest.
Do you know what a yokai is?
They are Japanese spirits and creatures.
I think they're the ones
who gave me this ability.
Forest?
What were you doing in the forest?
Nothing.
Just strolling around.
And then you encountered the yokai,
and you gained the ability?
How about you?
How did your search
for the perfect home start?
Isn't everyone looking for a perfect home?
Yes, but you're kind of crazy with it
Searching the whole world.
But if you have the means,
why not, I guess.
Okay, here goes.
I've got a question.
What is it?
What if you find out that
Karatsu is not your perfect home.
Are you going to leave?
It seems impossible for Karatsu
to be an imperfect home.
You're here.
Then, let's add a little soy sauce.
I'm scared. What if I'm allergic?
You're allergic to this?
Not sure, I haven't tried them yet.
There are lots of these in Yobuko,
and you still haven't tried them?
I always buy squid, right?
Well, try it first to see
if you're allergic or not.
Sure.
You can just take meds later
if you get a reaction.
Here.
It's hot.
Yummy?
Okay?
-Delicious.
-Okay.
Now it's your turn. Give it a try.
Here.
There.
Why do you remove this?
-There, you take it.
-Okay.
Let me show you. Then
And then?
Lyn?
-Lynlyn!
-Lynlyn!
-Lynlyn!
-Lynlyn!
-Don't come near!
-She must have read it wrong.
Her ability never makes mistakes.
Lynlyn!
Lynlyn!
Lynlyn!
Stay away from her!
What's your plan?
Lynlyn?
Why the suitcase? You plan to leave?
This place isn't for me anymore.
There won't be a right place
for you, if you keep running.
What do you want me to do?
I suddenly became negative to you.
What did I do wrong? I don't understand.
This might be the pain
and sorrow you'll bring me.
Which one?
You leaving.
You abandoning me.
To be honest, Woody,
we've never seen our sister develop
strong feelings for someone before.
More strangely,
though you're a negative,
she still wants to be with you.
Once a negative, no chance at all.
Lynlyn.
What should I do?
You might need to change something
to be positive again.
Tell me, what's wrong? What's wrong?
You tend to just run away.
Instead of facing the mess head-on,
you run from it.
Lynlyn?
Wait!
Give me a chance to change how you see me.
Three, Woody.
I'm giving you three chances
to be positive again.
If not
sorry, but we can't
see each other anymore.
Yeah!
What happened to you?
I just have a slight fever, but I'm okay.
Where are Tantan, and Botbot?
It's just me.
What?
I'm a negative, right?
Why'd you come here alone?
I might harm you.
Are you ready to let me hold you again?
I don't know.
I don't want to waste
the three chances you gave me.
Delicious.
Wait, did you come here
without them knowing?
Yes.
Tantan will kill me
if he finds out that we're together.
Are you a bad person, Woody?
I have no idea.
Do you hurt people?
Do you have a history
of being violent and abusive?
So, why should I be afraid of you?
I want to try something.
Where are your clothes?
Okay.
Ready?
Don't blame me if you get electrocuted.
Three, two, one.
What?
Nothing.
So?
What's this?
Did my negativity disappear,
or am I back to where I started?
I don't know.
It just means that,
my ability doesn't work
if I don't touch a person directly.
Are you satisfied with this?
This is the only way
I can think of for now.
This isn't a solution.
We need to get rid of my negativity.
Tell me about your life.
Maybe I can suggest something
if I get to know you better.
When I was a teenager
my parents always used to fight.
And I kept avoiding it.
I just let them fight.
But, one day, their fight got
really heated.
Mom grabbed Dad's gun
and threatened to end her life.
And then?
My dad panicked.
He grabbed the gun from Mom.
It's the only time
I tried to intervene.
I grabbed the gun
I accidentally fired it.
I shot Dad's shoulder.
He was really mad at me, he slapped me.
Then he had a heart attack.
My mom was surprised to find out that
in my dad's last will,
he left everything to me,
all the money, the properties.
And when I turned 18,
I gave her five percent.
I left and never showed up again.
So, she's okay with the five percent?
Of course not.
She got angry.
She called me ungrateful.
So, you never spoke to her again?
Never.
That's it.
Maybe you need to make amends.
Your anger seems to be intense.
She doesn't care about me,
and I couldn't care less.
All she wants is the inheritance.
Ouch.
You're running away again.
Face it.
Sort it out.
Ma.
The lawyer called me.
You're passing on half of your inheritance
from your dad to me?
Yes.
Why?
I don't know why Dad
didn't include you in his last will.
Maybe because you were always fighting.
You always got on his nerves.
But I'm not Dad.
I can make my own decisions.
I have my own experiences with you.
You're not perfect, far from it, but
you don't deserve
to be disregarded at all.
I'm sorry for not being
a good mother to you.
Thank you.
But I can't accept what you're offering
until the day I hear from you that
you've forgiven me
for all my shortcomings
to you and to your dad.
I forgive you, Ma.
Don't do anything stupid.
Shall we try again?
Lynlyn!
Are you okay?
-Lynlyn
-I'll shout if something bad happens.
Your dad is gone, right?
But you said he slapped you
before he had a heart attack.
Have you forgiven him?
Or was inheriting such a large amount
enough for you to overlook that?
I accepted being slapped by him.
I did shoot him, so it feels like
I deserved to be slapped.
It wasn't intentional, right?
How do you forgive someone
who can no longer ask for forgiveness?
Was he a terrible dad to you?
No.
He wasn't an ideal father.
But he wasn't bad either.
Actually, I admired him.
Grandpa was a drunkard.
So he was often the subject
of physical abuse when he was young.
He was forced to work even as a minor.
But
he managed to succeed despite that.
It's just his childhood traumas
were never resolved.
So, when provoked
he would become violent.
So you do understand your Dad.
Everything seems to make sense now.
Now that I think about it.
Thank you for your intervention.
Even if he didn't ask for forgiveness,
maybe understanding him
is enough for you to forgive him.
Turn around.
Lynlyn?
Lynlyn?
Are you okay?
Strike two.
You still have one more chance, Woody.
Just have faith.
Yes!
Tantan, I have a question.
It's kind of philosophical.
What?
For example,
a person's life is only
a hundred days long
If within 99 days,
that person made you happy,
then on the 100th day, he hurt you,
what do you think is he?
Positive, or negative?
Open up!
Lynlyn! Let me in!
What
What if on the third touch,
I'm still a negative?
Are we just going to forget each other?
Hey, Woody!
Woody!
I'll just accept everything!
Woody?
That no one loved me!
That no one will love me until I die.
I'm not
Lynlyn!
Lynlyn!
I'm not a bad person,
why are you pushing me away?
-Lynlyn, let go.
-Lynlyn!
Lynlyn, let go!
So what now?
You proud of what you did last night?
You know, I think you became negative
towards my sister because
you became too obsessed with her.
And that obsession is dangerous.
What else can I do?
Maybe you're forgetting.
You've used up all three chances.
Can I talk to her
even if it's the last time?
Is this really necessary?
I can't take chances.
What?
Lynlyn?
I just want
I just want to thank you
because
you gave me a chance to try and
change your perception of me.
Not everyone with negative traits
gets that opportunity.
I just want you to be happy,
despite
your situation.
You won't see me again.
Should we run into each other,
I'll be the one to avoid you
so as not to bother you.
Sorry.
Sorry, Woody.
I'm sorry.
It's nothing.
You didn't do anything wrong.
Your ability said otherwise.
Lynlyn?
Your hand.
You cut your palm.
Let me handle that.
Negative?
Tantan?
Tantan!
-Tantan!
-Tantan!
-Tantan!
-Don't come any closer!
Your hand!
I'll take care of it!
Let me handle it!
Why don't you want me to?
I am negative, right?
But you're still my brother, right?
Let me do it!
Give it to me!
Lynlyn!
-I'm okay!
-Why do you insist?
-Let me!
-No, let me!
Why?
You no longer get shocked?
It's over.
It's over.
Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
What's that?
I'm thinking, what if you didn't
insist on helping Tantan
maybe he won't be back
to being positive again.
What do you mean?
It means your meddling played a part
in changing your perspective of someone.
So, you're saying
Woody needs direct help from our sister,
so her negative read would reverse?
Help?
I used to like helping people.
I meddle in people's affairs.
Excuse me. What would you like to buy?
Um, just one.
Let Let me show you.
-Okay.
-You just need to put it here.
And then
-Which one was it?
-This one.
Just click it, and it will come out.
It's that simple.
-Okay.
-Thank you.
-You're welcome. Enjoy.
-Thank you.
Thank you.
But don't forget that
your overly helpful nature,
was the reason
you got into trouble before.
Excuse me! Excuse me!
Please help me.
My daughter
She ran into the woods.
I can't find her.
Calm down.
Just stay calm.
We'll find her.
Don't worry.
Your daughter
what was she wearing?
A yellow jacket
and a white skirt.
How about the beach?
Have you searched the beach?
Help!
Help!
Help!
Help!
Help!
Help!
If that didn't happen,
I wouldn't be like this.
But did it make you happy?
She's shielded from dangerous people.
-Isn't that a blessing?
-Blessing? More like a curse.
-Not everyone has that ability.
-But does it make her happy?
My life just revolves around
avoiding pain.
Evading danger.
I give up.
Lynlyn!
Lynlyn!
Lynlyn.
I got this curse from this place.
Maybe it can also take it back.
-Lynlyn, enough!
-I said I'm done, Tantan.
I'm tired of all of this!
Do you never get tired
of watching over me?
I'm so sick of it!
Let's free ourselves, all of us.
Woody?
Woody.
You're here.
Don't come near me.
I just might eat you alive.
What are you doing here?
I'm going for a swim
before flying to another country.
You want to know where I'm going?
I'll show you.
Tierra del Fuego in Argentina.
That's very far.
It's close to Antarctica.
Maybe I'll find peace there.
Woody.
Woody.
Woody! Woody!
No.
Why do you keep following me?
Didn't your ability
say that I'll hurt you?
Leave!
Go away!
I don't
I don't want to hurt you.
I don't want to hurt you.
Please leave.
Woody?
No one will ever love me!
Woody, stop.
That's enough.
Stop.
Woody?
Woody?
Woody?
Woody?
-Woody!
-Lynlyn!
-Woody!
-Hey!
Lynlyn?
Why?
You aren't flinching
even if you touch him.
Yes!
Is he positive now, Lynlyn?
No, I don't feel anything.
This means
I
I no longer
Nothing!
Good morning.
No, don't!
Calm down.
You have a negative read on me, right?
My ability is gone.
Try it.
What'd I tell you?
It's a huge world we're living in, right?
How many more places
can we visit in our entire lives?
I don't know.
But
I feel like
we will see a lot from now.
The yokai in the forest
didn't just grant me that ability.
Why? What happened?
I was in the forest because
I was helping someone.
But he took advantage of me.
Took advantage, as in, he
I'm sorry.
I want you to know that as long as
I'm here, no one will hurt you.
Thank you, Woody.
But I just thought
Your ability is gone, right?
Your ability is gone,
but my negative side didn't disappear.
What if, at some point,
I end up hurting you, too?
Don't hurt me.
What if I unintentionally hurt you?
Then ask for forgiveness.
And learn from what happened
so you won't do it again.
That's what I'd do
if I end up hurting you.
You're overthinking it.
I'm not a perfect person either.
Surely you'll also see an ugly side of me.
What's important is we're both
willing to ask for forgiveness.
But why would you waste your time on me if
you're not sure if
I'm a good person or not?
Because I care about you.
And I believe that
you can heal your wounds.
Can you do it?
I can.
JAPANESE STYLE PUB
There aren't many Filipinos here, right?
Yes.
If someone were to open a Filipino resto,
you think it'd be a hit?
Filipino food is greasy, right?
The Japanese don't like that.
Are you planning on it?
Sorry, I just got a message.
What's that? Oily?
I love you.
"I too love you"
"I you love."
"Do me too love you?"
Almost there. You can do it.
"Do me love you"?
I can't remember.
Let's just go with this.
I love you.
That's it.
Noted.
I have something I want to share.
Is it okay?
What is it?
Do you think if you still had
your previous ability
I would still be negative?
Even though I don't have the ability
anymore, I know you're a positive for me.
I was chatting with Mom earlier.
She was asking when I could visit.
Why? What's going on?
She didn't mention anything specific, but
she hinted that she's not feeling well.
She's getting weak.
That maybe she doesn't have long to live.
What are you planning?
I don't know.
How do you feel?
About what?
About your Mom's situation.
I really don't know.
Sorry.
Wasn't your Dad's death sudden?
What does that have to do with it?
If your Mom's already
feeling these things
could you handle it if
she were to suddenly pass away?
Without even talking to her, or
being there for here, in the flesh.
I'm running late.
-I'll go ahead, okay?
-Sure.
-I'll join you!
-Hurry up!
I might be late for our practice.
-Okay.
-Our stage play is coming up.
We'll watch it, right?
Tickets for me and Woody!
Take care, both of you!
Lynlyn, when is Woody coming home?
-Tomorrow.
-Will you pick him up in Fukuoka?
-I'll come along?
-Sure.
-Botbot!
-Yes, I'm coming!
Take care!
Hello.
Hello? Is this Erlinda Lumanay?
Yes. Who is this?
Attorney Diego San Pedro.
Family lawyer of Woody Carrera.
Why?
I regret to inform you.
Woody has passed away.
He just arrived in Manila when
he was suddenly hit by
a truck that lost its brakes.
Before he took his last breath,
his last wish was to tell you that
he loves you very much.
Perhaps, this is why
I used to have a negative read on you.
But he also brought joy
to my life, didn't he?
What a mess.
But what he is doesn't matter
to me anymore.
People who bring happiness to us,
can also hurt us
whether they intend to
or not.
As long as it is clear.
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya!
En-Ya! En-Ya! En-Ya!
En-Ya! En-Ya! En-Ya!
I love you
Woody-san.