Hotaru no Hikari (2007) s02e03 Episode Script

1
-Please review this.
-Did you check it?
-See you tomorrow.
-See you.
-See you.
-See you.
-Manager, you're leaving early today.
-Not yet.
I have a meeting now.
What? Really?
-What?
-Nothing…
What should I do for supper?
Oh, I took her to a restaurant
that serves Iberico pork.
Oh, thank you very much.
Then, she happily took
some home in a Tupperware.
She said she was
going to give it to Otaka.
Otaka?
Apparently, she lives with
a person called Otaka.
The person seems to be nagging
all the time.
Stop talking about it.
-Why?
-Just stop it.
-Why?
-Why not?
Don't get all serious. What?
TAKANO
What should I eat?
Speaking of marriage…
-Marriage?
-They say,
until marriage, keep both eyes open,
but after marriage,
keep one eye closed.
In fact, at my house,
we don't just close one eye,
we close our ears, nose,
and mouth as well.
Anyway,
speaking of which, young lady
laughing and clapping your hands,
you need to practice patience
-Me?
-after you get married too.
You can't get married
if you can't be patient.
People of the past made up a great word
called kannin-bukuro.
It's said that there's a bag of patience
in people's hearts.
But, recently,
this bag of patience has become smaller.
The bag of patience tears
with just the smallest of things,
which is why there are more people
who can't get married.
Especially young women these days,
they should try to be
a little more patient!
Don't you think so?
MARRIAGE IS, SAVINGS, PATIENCE
Good.
MANAGER
-Hello?
-This is the nagging Otaka.
I'm sorry I told Seno
something unnecessary.
-Did you eat supper?
-A piece of rice cracker.
That's not supper.
I'm going to go to an Okinawan restaurant
since my meeting's over.
Someone I know opened it yesterday.
Can you come out?
It's a date, right?
Konatsu is here as well.
What?
She wanted to know
if you'd like to come with us.
PATIENCE
Okay, I'll head over now.
-Is she available?
-Yeah.
That's good.
You don't have to worry about her.
I'd feel bad
having dinner alone with you.
We're not doing anything
that's unacceptable.
Not now.
Oh, does Ms. Amemiya
even like Okinawan food?
She eats anything.
Wait a minute.
Hello?
You don't need to wear
an Okinawan outfit for the restaurant.
What? Really?
Normal clothes are fine!
You idiot! Hurry up!
What? Ryukyu dance?
You don't have to perform such a dance!
Remember I said I'm preparing
to open my own restaurant?
Yes.
A building I meant to rent
was sold to other people.
Oh…
-I need to--
-I'll find one.
I'll also negotiate with
the real estate agency.
I can't rely on you so much.
That real estate agency looks
down on you, just because you're a woman.
-I don't think so.
-Excuse me…
Where is Chika now?
Oh, at her grandma's house in Yokohama.
She sometimes takes care of her.
Chika's been so patient
through all of this.
-Patient?
-But that's the only way.
Since we're trying to have a new life.
Both Chika and I need to be
patient to some extent.
I get it! I was just scolded
about being more patient.
By who?
TV.
Were you talking to the TV again?
It said to
"try to be a little more patient".
Konatsu, let's do our best!
Yeah, you're right.
-We should do our best.
-Cheers!
-Cheers!
-Mr. Takano!
Thank you for coming today.
Please enjoy this.
-This is on me.
-Bitter gourd chanpuru!
-I love this dish.
-Yeah.
-It goes well with beer.
-Yes.
Um…
I like bitter gourd as well.
-Really?
-I just got a lot from Okinawa.
Do you want to take some home?
Shall we?
Sure.
Thank you very much.
He gave us so many bitter gourds.
Will you put them somewhere else?
-What?
-I don't like bitter gourds.
But, you said it goes well with beer…
I just went along with it! I hate them.
If you really want to eat them,
eat them where I can't see.
Manager…
You should've told me!
Don't worry. I don't want to eat
bitter gourd either!
But you ate so much bitter gourd chanpuru!
That's because I thought
you liked bitter gourd.
So, you hate it too, Ahomiya?
I hate it!
In fact, I really hate it!
-Ahomiya!
-Manager!
-Take that!
-Take that!
Darn these!
So relieved.
Shall we go to bed then?
Good night.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
-Good night.
-Good night.
-Good morning.
-Good morning.
Oh, what's wrong with your face?
What?
Ahomiya!
Ma…
Manager!
A memory of a distant summer
from a long time ago.
My grandma said,
"A firefly cannot live without
clean water, running rivers,
and untouched nature."
When summer approaches, I think of
the tiny, fragile little light,
that might vanish at any moment.
-Hives?
-Yeah.
What's wrong with Amemiya?
She doesn't feel well,
so she'll be absent for a while.
But all she thinks about is work!
She must've eaten too much.
Or she ate something bad.
-Right?
-Yes, probably.
It's not that I ate too much
or ate something bad.
Maybe it's because you ate
the bitter gourd?
Food didn't cause this.
They're testing for the cause now,
but they said
it can be stress-related hives.
What?
Stress-related?
Apparently, these hives
are brought on when
a person feels mental stress.
I don't think she's the type of person
who feels stress from work.
However hard her work is,
she balances it out by
relaxing at home, right?
Yeah.
It's not from work.
It's something in her personal life.
I've experienced it before.
What? You got hives before?
When we started to date,
there were times when
I had to be patient.
What do you mean?
Well…
I wanted to spend more time with you,
but you said I had to
catch the last train.
Or like I wanted to know you more,
but I was scared so I was patient.
Futa-chan!
But
that may be the case with Hotaru.
Are you being kind to her?
For example, giving her a kiss
before going out on a date
or before going to bed.
Nothing like that yet.
-Not yet?
-What?
We're in a healthy relationship.
-What?
-What?
Will you say that again?
We're in a healthy relationship.
-What!
-What!
Goethe said that
people don't know true platonic love
until they're in their forties.
-Are you…
-You know how I am!
Since we came this far,
we'll be a healthy couple
until we get married.
That's just stupid!
It's not healthy at all.
It's rather unhealthy.
A man and a woman who love each other
and live under the same roof
haven't even kissed yet…
-Oh, that might be it.
-Oh!
He's right. Hotaru's not good at romance,
so she can't say she wants to kiss you,
so she must be patiently waiting!
-A kiss is the cause for hives?
-It's possible.
It's quite possible.
Once that girl starts to worry,
she really spirals.
At least,
give her a good night kiss.
So shall we go to bed?
Good night.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
MARRIAGE IS, SAVINGS, PATIENCE
PATIENCE
It can be stress-related hives.
Recently, more people suffer
from these symptoms
when they work too hard
or try to contain themselves.
They were just saying that on TV.
"People aren't patient anymore."
"That's why
more people can't get married."
I'll be fine. I'll do my best.
I'll be going now.
Be patient.
Patient…
I'm home.
Welcome back.
Don't you need to stay in bed?
-How are you? Let me see!
-Okay.
It seems like the medicine is working.
-You think so?
-Do you know what might be the cause?
You must know something.
Are you holding yourself back?
Are you?
Hotaru's not good at romance,
so she can't say she wants to kiss you,
so she must be patiently waiting!
Ahomiya!
What are you holding back?
-I can't tell you.
-Why?
-Because…
-Why can't you tell me?
Because…
Fine. Close your eyes.
-What?
-Just close your eyes.
-What's going on?
-It's itchy.
Itchy?
I started to feel itchy all of a sudden!
But I can't scratch it!
But it's itchy…
Itchy…
Itchy!
-It's itchy.
-Ahomiya!
Itchy…
Itchy…
-Ahomiya!
-It's itchy.
-Ahomiya, are you okay?
-It's itchy!
Itchy!
You couldn't do it?
Yeah.
Even junior high school
students these days can kiss!
Maybe there's something wrong with you.
-Something wrong with me?
-Yeah.
You're finished as a man.
Maybe you're not competent anymore.
Seno? What's up?
I need to do your work now.
I don't know what the sofa fabric is
for the Daikanyama Hotel.
Oh, I'm sorry.
It's on my desk.
Okay, I'll look for it.
Please call me again if you can't find it.
Okay. Take care.
-Amemiya?
-Yeah, she sounds fine.
-See you.
-See you.
Seno, it's five already.
You're not going home yet?
After I finish this.
I can work faster without her.
Wait, where is it?
I know the owner of the building.
I can negotiate with them
so it fits your criteria.
I don't think it's bad.
Oh, you don't like it?
It's not that.
-Why are you helping me?
-I told you I'd help you look.
What I mean is
I don't want to rely on you too much.
I only asked you for some help
on the plans for the restaurant.
That process starts
from finding a building.
I know that.
It doesn't have to be
in front of a station--
This isn't your restaurant.
-I know that.
-No, you don't.
I know I asked for some advice
and may ask for some support,
but I need to do this on my own
as much as possible.
I want to be stronger.
I'm not the same woman from when we dated.
I'm sorry.
That was childish.
I know you went
out of your way to find this place.
I'm sorry.
Let me see. I'll check it.
Well…
this may not be bad.
When I was dating her,
back when I was young,
it was so easy to kiss.
I was able to do other things, too.
But now…
You're finished as a man.
No.
I can still do it,
if it's with a woman like her.
I think I can.
I definitely can.
Why are you staring at me?
No.
-Let's drink till morning!
-See you.
See you.
I'm sorry I took the key back home.
Yeah, you did.
I could've picked it up.
No. I was just lying around.
-Here it is.
-Okay.
-I'm sorry.
-No problem.
You had hives, right? You seem fine now.
-But it's still itchy.
-Then hurry on home!
MANAGER
Hello?
-Hey, there's no fabric sample.
-Really?
-It should be at the bottom.
-Where?
Is that Seno?
Yes. I'm at the office.
-What?
-Dad!
Was that
Chika?
Yeah. I'm at the Okinawan restaurant
we went to last time.
Chika likes bitter gourd
and was really craving it.
So the three of us came.
No way…
So I'll be a bit late tonight.
You'll be late?
After all that patience.
Ahomiya…
Whatever. I'll just be alone.
Hello?
Whatever! Bye!
Amemiya…
What? Who was that?
-Otaka.
-Ah, the one you live with.
Is Otaka a man or a woman?
-A man.
-A man.
She has a man in her life…
I can't take it anymore.
What?
I can't take it anymore!
I…
Amemiya?
I…
am going home.
Sorry. Bye.
Excuse me.
Can't be patient…
Can't be patient…
Can't be patient…
I can't be patient any longer!
Patient?
What are you making her be patient for?
Um, I mean…
Anyway, it must be a big deal if she broke
out in hives! Hurry on home.
Dad…
An important person is waiting for him.
I'm sorry, Chika. See you next time.
You're not always good
with expressing yourself.
So go home, hold her tightly and kiss her.
-Bye.
-Bye.
Mom…
You look sad.
I'm not sad.
It's not like that.
Now, let's eat bitter gourd chanpuru.
This phone is not available…
Ahomiya…
Bitter gourd is the best!
So you're going to an Okinawan restaurant
without me?
So Chika likes bitter gourd?
I've been holding back on eating
bitter gourds that I broke out in hives!
I'm not going to hold back anymore!
I'll eat so much bitter gourd
that it'll kill me!
It's so good!
So good!
Beer and bitter gourds are the best!
Ahomiya!
You must be home, Ahomiya!
Ahomiya!
Ahomiya!
MARRIAGE IS, SAVINGS, PATIENCE
PATIENCE
Ahomiya…
Ahomiya…
Ahomiya…
You were there.
I thought I knew
everything about you.
But Yamada told me that
you're not good with romance, and that
you're patiently waiting for a kiss.
Konatsu also told me that I'm not
good at expressing my feelings.
When I look back,
I've shown my will to marry you,
but I didn't clarify my feelings for you.
Ahomiya…
I love everything
about you.
Including the stupid parts.
I love you.
I love you.
Come back.
Ahomiya…
Are you crying?
Ahomiya…
Ahomiya!
What are you doing?
Um…
What the hell are you eating?
Bitter gourd.
I've been holding back
on eating these.
I was really holding back.
-Then…
-Then…
you got stress-related hives?
Then I got…
stress-related
hives?
You!
I'm sorry.
Ahomiya!
First of all, why were you
at the office with Seno
when you're supposed to be in bed?
He called me about work.
I was worried sick!
You went to
the Okinawan restaurant with Konatsu.
We weren't alone.
Even if you weren't alone,
don't go to where they serve bitter gourds
if you're worried about me.
I mean I've been holding back
on bitter gourds.
Why can't you just hold off?
Rather, how can someone
get hives from that?
It's not a small matter for me.
I had to hold off eating
something that I like.
Anyone can hold off such a small thing…
-I can't.
-No?
You've never held off on food?
This is the first time I held back
eating something I enjoy
for someone I love.
It was so tough.
I thought I might die.
It's just bitter gourds.
Just bitter gourds?
What do you know about bitter gourds?
I don't want to know about bitter gourds.
It's so delicious.
People shouldn't eat such bitter things.
You shouldn't say that
about bitter gourds.
Are you defending bitter gourds?
It's not their fault!
You're the one at fault
for not being able to eat bitter gourds!
Bitter gourds are good for health
and keep you strong in summer.
You should try eating some!
If you love me,
you should be able to eat bitter gourds
since I love them!
I don't love you.
-You told me you loved me.
-I loved you earlier.
Not anymore?
It's not clear if I can love you
since you love bitter gourds!
No way! It's just bitter gourds!
If "it's just bitter gourds",
you should hold off on them!
I can't!
You need patience,
if you want to be together forever.
I can't be patient with this.
Then keep on eating them!
But where I can't see.
I'll eat them for the rest of my life,
in a place where you can't see!
I can't live without bitter gourds.
Bye.
Menzo Kikuya, a rakugo story teller,
has divorced.
Mr. Menzo, why did you divorce her?
The reason?
-It's so obvious.
-Excuse me.
I can't live with a wife
who can't be patient for her husband.
You need patience,
if you want to be together forever.
I can't be patient with this.
Hotaru…
Oh, the cause was bitter gourds?
Don't laugh.
You can laugh at me.
I know that
it's a silly thing for others.
Relationships are all about
arguing over silly things.
Movies and dramas end in happy endings.
But in reality, the tough work begins
after the happy ending.
Here.
Especially marriage.
You think it's difficult?
Yes!
Starting with food preferences,
then onto hobbies, tastes,
and different values.
We have to have patience with everything.
Are you practicing patience
with something?
You're giving me goosebumps.
I'm also holding back
so much so that I can get
stress-related hives at any moment!
Oh, what is it? What is it?
Isn't it obvious that it's this T-shirt?
Huh?
I also felt like
it was out of character for you.
Right?
I've never worn such a silly T-shirt
in my life!
But, he says that this has been his dream.
He said he dreamed of
wearing matching T-shirts and watching
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind.
-You've been patient with me?
-Yes, I have.
I'm patient because I love you!
Ms. Yamada!
-Don't call me that!
-Yamada!
I don't like that, either!
I see.
I guess you're being patient, too
Ms. Yamada…
Everyone has something.
Those who have loved others
and worked hard at a relationship
would understand your feelings.
You tried really hard to hold back
for the person you love.
I can understand your feelings very well.
But
it's not going well.
That's not your fault!
It just means that the degree of patience
was greater than you expected.
I…
will try again.
I'll try to hold off on eating
bitter gourd.
Because…
I want to stay…
with Manager.
Hotaru.
I'll hold off on it!
Hotaru will be
at my apartment for a while.
I think someone needs to
cool their head.
Amemiya, are you feeling better?
Yeah. Sorry to make you worry.
Seno was more worried than I was.
What? No, I wasn't!
How about grabbing drinks after work
to celebrate your return?
That's great!
What about the manager's
friend's restaurant?
The Okinawan restaurant that just opened.
But I can't… eat bitter gourds.
What?
Also, I haven't fully recovered yet,
so I shouldn't go out drinking.
Go have fun without me!
Really?
Then let's go just us!
Manager, please check this.
-I'm excited!
-You like Okinawa, right?
It's from Izaki.
Oh, a bitter gourd!
What?
Where is there a bitter gourd?
-I can't take it. Can I go to bed now?
-What?
I can't stop thinking
about bitter gourds if I'm awake!
Hotaru?
She's sleeping?
It's still so early.
Yeah.
She's having a nightmare.
Bitter gourd…
I wonder what the manager
is planning to do.
Bitter gourd…
BITTER GOURD CHANPURU
THAT'S NOT BITTER
It's not their fault!
You're the one at fault
for not being able to eat bitter gourds!
Thank you for this food.
I'm here.
Why?
I felt like you were calling for me.
I didn't call you.
How long do you think
I've been your friend?
You can't eat this.
I thought of
a bitter gourd recipe
that even you can eat.
Futatsugi…
I'll help you.
Bitter gourd…
You can't sleep?
Bitter gourds were appearing in my dream.
The bitter gourd was crying.
Asking me to eat it.
RECEIVING MAIL
You've got a message.
It might be from the manager!
It's from Izaki.
They're going bowling now.
You should go with them.
Bowling has nothing to do
with bitter gourds.
Forgetting about it through exercise
might be nice.
-To forget.
-Yeah.
Your head is full of bitter gourds, right?
When my head was full of
men who dumped me,
I went to the gym or a driving range
to forget them.
-Yay!
-Oh, I can't do this.
I must be drunk.
Hey, what's wrong? Who's next?
-Who's my next opponent?
-Me!
Huh?
-Amemiya.
-Amemiya.
-Are you okay?
-Yes.
So let's have a match.
Bitter gourd omelet.
Come on! Yay!
Yay!
A bitter gourd?
AMEMIYASENO
When my mind isn't straight,
the ball won't go straight, either.
Get out of the way!
-Yes!
-Go, Matsu!
You shouldn't do this
if you're not feeling up to it.
I can't get married
without overcoming this.
Married?
With the man called Otaka?
I…
want to do my best.
Then you should.
How is it relevant to bowling?
By winning this match,
I think I can overcome it.
I don't understand
what you're talking about.
I can do this.
Just a bitter gourd.
No…
Just a bitter gourd.
No…
Just a bitter gourd.
No, no, no!
I can't.
This is the last dish.
-Curry?
-Bitter gourd curry.
-Where is the bitter gourd?
-Don't look for it.
Don't think about the bitter gourds.
Just think about her.
If you love me,
you should be able to eat
the bitter gourds that I love.
There's a bitter gourd.
Don't tell me!
It's not over yet.
Hey, it's your last throw.
I may fail again.
You said you'd do your best.
I don't get it,
but you want to marry Otaka, right?
Yes.
I need to win.
I need to overcome it.
Just a bitter gourd.
I did it!
You did it! Great!
Damn it!
I'm so glad.
Good for you. Here.
-Thank you.
-I don't want to lose.
What?
I don't want to lose against Amemiya.
I'll be fine now.
I won't have to think about it--
I'm sorry, Goya.
You almost made it, Goya.
-Wipe it off.
-Goya…
Matsunokoji.
No!
I thought I could forget about it!
It didn't work.
I still think about it.
I'm not sure if I can be patient.
Don't worry about it.
It's time.
Time for what?
Anyway, you should go back.
Manager?
Yes, I am.
-Did you come to pick me up?
-Yeah.
But…
-I still haven't totally forgotten--
-Haven't you heard?
I may have found a way to keep loving you
who loves the bitter gourds that I hate.
-What?
-Today's menu is bitter gourd curry.
Manager…
Can you eat bitter gourds now?
Yeah. After a hard fight.
For me?
For your hives.
You'll eat bitter gourd for me?
-For your hives.
-I'm happy.
I'm very happy. Thank you very much.
I'm sorry for getting upset
for something silly like that.
Give that to me.
Thank you very much.
That's wonderful. That's really wonderful.
Manager, Manager!
You can do the other thing too!
What other thing?
You thought I was being patient
about being kissed, right?
-Yeah.
-So, shall we kiss?
Hey, hey, kiss, kiss!
Shut up! I'll seriously do it.
What? Seriously?
I'm sorry.
It's from the hospital.
Hello?
Your test result was delivered
from the university hospital.
The cause of your hives is
mites from a cat.
Mites from a cat?
The window was left open!
The mattress is left on the floor!
I see. That's why the cat came in…
My mattress has mites.
-I see.
-I see.
It had nothing to do with bitter gourds.
But thanks to that,
you can eat bitter gourds now.
You grew up a little.
Yeah… Not!
Stress-related?
Kill the mites, you mite woman!
I'm sorry.
Otaka?
She's considering marrying the guy
she's living with.
Amemiya's getting married…
She doesn't seem like the type that would.
You must be shocked.
Why would I be?
Hey, which movie did you want to watch?
Hey, shall we visit her house
to find out what type of man he is?
What?
Let's go.
Don't hit it. Vacuum them up with this!
Yes, sir!
Here, here, it must be here.
TAKANO
Takano…
-Here.
-Thanks.
Oh, I worked so hard!
All you did was hang up your mattress.
-Cheers!
-Cheers!
Hello?
This is Amemiya's house, right?
It's Sakuragi!
And Seno.
-Hello!
-Hello!
Lovey-dovey? Not for us!
-It's too much work.
-Do you really like him?
Is this what it looks like to be in love?
You'll lose something important.
I want to see my manager…
They care about each other,
so why can't they just get along?
I'm in love with Amemiya.
Good for you, yay!
It's my promise with the manager!
Is he a Himono-Otoko?
-May I borrow your manager?
-What?
Let go!
Just relax! Amemiya!