Hotaru no Hikari (2007) s02e04 Episode Script

1
Um, this is Amemiya's house, right?
It's Sakuragi!
And Seno.
-Hello!
-Hello!
Sakuragi?
Seno?
Change your clothes!
Those clothes could ruin
the image of a respectful office girl.
-Okay!
-Hurry up!
Okay!
Ahomiya!
You don't have to put on a muumuu.
That's what I thought.
The nameplate doesn't have her name on it
so she probably doesn't live here.
Wait!
Manager Takano…
Otaka?
I had to live with her unwillingly
due to some circumstances,
but after some twists and turns,
we now live together under mutual consent
and with marriage in mind.
We aren't ready to announce it yet,
so we haven't gone public.
I hope you show some understanding.
That's all.
That's all.
It feels like
we're having an office meeting.
So can I assume that you and our manager
have such relations?
-Such relations?
-As a man and a woman.
-We're not like that yet.
-So, what are you like?
-As I've just explained…
-I'm asking her.
You love our manager, right?
Do you really love him?
What?
What do you mean, "really"?
Is there any type of love
other than a serious one?
I want to know
if you really love him or not.
It doesn't feel right to me.
Well, Seno, we should go.
I'm sorry for coming here so suddenly.
-Come on, Seno, let's go.
-Yeah.
That was so surprising.
That was so exhausting.
Manager?
Yeah, are you okay?
I'm fine, but…
I'll ask them again tomorrow
to keep it a secret amongst us.
We have to consider the fact
that you're a manager.
I'll handle it.
Unbelievable?
It's unbelievable that
he explained it so logically like that.
-There must be another reason, right?
-What?
I mean he's a manager and you're staff.
Maybe something like a political marriage
or a compensated relationship?
Either way, I won't tell anyone.
I mean, I don't get it.
I'm the one who doesn't get it.
You aren't all lovey-dovey!
Lovey-dovey?
In Sakuragi's opinion,
a couple that lives together--
…and are about to get married
should be more lovey-dovey.
Lovey-dovey…
Women often say "We are lovey-dovey",
or "I want to be lovey-dovey
even after marriage!"
Be lovey-dovey even after marriage…
Usually.
Wait, wait!
What does being lovey-dovey pertain to?
I'm not good at keeping up
with recent trends.
Lovey-dovey is not a trend.
Excuse me. May I use this room too?
I got a text from my girlfriend!
Something like that.
A text?
Is it a lovey-dovey one?
What? Do you want to read it?
-Should I show it to you?
-What? What?
Lovey-dovey?
Yes. Lovey-dovey.
Lovey-dovey is…
-Not for us.
-Not for us.
We're not like that.
I've never sent you any lovey-dovey texts.
People use Mixi and Twitter
as well as texts.
Are there so many lovey-dovey tools?
It's not exclusively to be lovey-dovey.
It's my fault.
You sent me e-mails
even when we lived apart
in Tokyo and Hong Kong.
Yeah.
You even sent me
season's greetings and letters.
"The rain that falls
on the porch without you
is like my heart's… something-something."
Those cheesy letters made me happy.
You were happy
even though they were cheesy…
But I was lazy.
I know.
I put all my effort into my work.
I know.
I'm sorry I can't be
lovey-dovey.
Well, Seno asked you
if you really loved me.
Oh, he probably asked me
because I'm not all lovey-dovey.
So…
What should we do?
It seems it's necessary to be
lovey-dovey even after we get married.
But I'm not good at that.
How about…
sleeping?
You're right!
We should go to bed early
when we feel dull like this.
That's not what I meant.
Let's sleep together tonight.
Manager?
In my room.
-Can't you sleep alone at your age?
-What?
-It's because of the typhoon, right?
-Typhoon?
It'll be fine. It won't come yet.
When is a typhoon coming?
Probably around next week.
That's not good.
I wonder if this house will be okay.
I'll nail them down
so they won't blow away.
-Really?
-Yes.
So good night!
LOVEY-DOVEY
RECEIVING MAIL
GOOD NIGH
What's this? How creepy!
Oh, is this…
a lovey-dovey text?
I understand, Manager.
I'll do my best too!
I GOT IT!
Good morning!
Good morning.
I'm sorry I made a big deal
about the lovey-dovey issue.
I'll be fine!
What?
I started trying to be lovey-dovey.
-Okay.
-Texts are so nice.
It's like I can say things
that I can't normally say in person.
Okay.
Umeda, are you lovey-dovey today too?
Don't say that. But can you tell?
Yes, I can!
-Lovey-dovey!
-Lovey-dovey!
A long time ago,
a memory of a distant summer.
My grandma said to me,
"Without clean water, running rivers
and untouched nature,
fireflies cannot live."
Whenever summer comes, I remember that
fragile little light
that might vanish at any moment.
I am Konatsu Asada.
I'm not used to things like this
because I'm a housewife.
The restaurant will be 65m².
Its location is not too bad,
but we should make it more unique.
Like what?
I hope the bar will be a place where
a woman can come in
and relax, even by herself.
-You'll be serving food too, right?
-Yes.
Something light?
I'm hoping to serve food that's
both light and a bit heavy.
How about a barbecue restaurant?
You can relax and eat a lot as well.
Do you go to
barbecue restaurants by yourself?
Yes. Don't you?
You should consider the aura of the owner.
What?
A relaxing and comfortable space, right?
That sounds nice.
We will propose several plans immediately.
Okay, thank you.
Do you have some time after this?
Let's research together.
Yes. Thank you.
He's intertwined
his private life and his work.
That woman is his girlfriend, you know?
No, she's not.
They've just known each other
since university. It's nothing more.
Really?
Yes.
I'll eat supper at home.
It's your turn to cook.
"I got it!"
-What do you think about it, Seno?
-Huh?
The relationship between
our manager and Amemiya.
I don't know.
He may think that a woman
like Amemiya is cute.
Cute?
A girl who goes to BBQ restaurants alone?
That's not a problem for me either.
I don't like women who can't eat alone.
You're going to barbecue alone?
Yeah, I'm going.
Welcome!
Barbecue for lunch?
I can't! I can't handle it…
Yes, Planning Department One.
Is there a Ms. Amemiya there?
Chika?
Chika!
Ms. Amemiya!
What is the favor you want to ask?
It's about your manager.
Manager…
Did you stop calling him "Dad"?
Mom told me to stop
since he's going to marry you.
You two will marry, right?
Yeah, but not right away.
Then, may I borrow your manager?
Please.
What?
Chika did?
One of her summer assignments
is a picture diary,
and all of her friends
are writing about their family trips.
But Konatsu is busy with
preparations for the restaurant.
She asked me to let her borrow you.
She must want you to take her somewhere.
How about your next day off?
I have to visit a gallery in Ebisu.
Then, how about taking
your summer vacation earlier?
You'll take some summer vacation, right?
RECEIVING MAIL
Let me check…
"I'll use my summer vacation for you."
Oh, Manager, so lovey-dovey!
There is nothing in this miso soup.
Yeah, because it's soup.
Manager?
Please use your summer vacation for Chika.
You don't mind?
She looked sad, so…
Is that okay?
If you don't mind.
Chika? Manager said okay! Yeah.
Good for you, yay!
What? A one-night stay?
It can be a one-night stay.
I don't mind if you
take him for one night.
I hope you two have fun!
Bye.
Thank you.
How long is your summer vacation?
Three days.
So one night and two days for Chika,
and the last day will be a date with me.
The last day will be cleaning this house.
So, the last day is a date.
No, it's for cleaning.
We'll go to a movie,
eat at a fancy restaurant,
then go to a bar with a great view!
Just like a date!
That's so old-fashioned.
And no, we're cleaning.
Manager.
My original plan was to
use those two vacation days for you
and use the last day for cleaning.
This house is clean enough
without such an overhaul.
How is it clean?
If I don't do anything,
you'll drown in dust and die.
Fine, that's okay.
Chika sounded so happy.
-Really?
-So I'm happy.
Konatsu can focus on her restaurant
while you are traveling with Chika.
Yeah.
What kind of restaurant do you think
hers should be?
She mentioned a relaxing space.
How about a cat cafe?
If we use the cats that go in and out
of here, we can keep the cost low.
The customers will be
all women with mites.
What else is good, then?
Don't move while you're sitting.
I'm too lazy to stand up.
Please send me text messages,
even when you're out with Chika.
Yeah.
Please send them from Hakone too.
Okay.
We're so lovey-dovey now.
Really?
I used to prefer sleeping
over finding a boyfriend,
so this is like a dream that
I can be so lovey-dovey like this.
Being lovey-dovey for real is--
I think I can have a good night's sleep.
Thank you very much.
Well then, good night!
You and I are lovey-dovey!
Good night.
This idea looks good, Seno.
Can you work out the specifics
with Konatsu?
-Sure.
-Here you are.
Oh, where's the manager today?
Oh, it seems he took
an early summer vacation.
Then I'll contact Konatsu myself.
Please do.
-Izaki, let's go present.
-Okay.
I'm back now.
-Welcome back.
-Look.
Hotaru! Please summarize your research.
Okay!
You're doing the ex's restaurant?
Ex-girlfriend?
Konatsu Asada is…
She was your ex-girlfriend?
Not me, not mine.
-Oh, that's good.
-You know…
-Manager?
-From his past.
I didn't know that
Konatsu is his ex-girlfriend.
So I'd like to know your idea, Konatsu.
Let me see, faster is better.
How about today?
I'm going to Hakone for a night
with my daughter.
She really wanted to go
for her summer vacation.
I'm sorry.
I'll call you as soon as I'm back.
Yes, thank you.
Let's go.
Ah, wait!
I didn't know that Konatsu has a kid.
Her name is Chika.
She's a very smart elementary school girl.
I see.
I AM MEETING CHIKA NOW
Thank you for waiting.
Chika, the station is over there!
Why?
Chika asked me to come.
The three of us will go.
I even bought three tickets. Let's go.
Chika, why did you do
such a selfish thing?
Because you would've said no to the idea.
Of course.
I want to go with the both of you!
Hakone? Konatsu as well?
As well?
Don't be stubborn.
I don't mind.
What are you saying? Think about Amemiya.
She told me to do this…
since Chika looked sad.
-Amemiya said that?
-Yeah.
She was so happy that Chika was happy
that she was rolling on the floor
kicking her legs.
That's how she is.
But if she finds out I'm with you…
It'll be fine if we don't tell her.
Chika, let's go.
-We can go?
-Yeah.
Thank you.
Let's go.
Is the manager in Hakone as well?
What are you talking about?
We've arrived at Hakone.
The weather is bad.
-Manager…
-Hakone…
He must be with Konatsu.
It's fine,
since we're exchanging lovey-dovey texts.
"I got it!"
What? That's it?
-I'm always like that.
-Seriously?
Yeah! See?
I GOT IT!
How embarrassing.
How is this lovey-dovey?
It's like a work message!
Manager accepted them.
With messages like this?
It's fine!
We should go back to work! Work, work!
Hey, is everyone still here?
Ms. Yamada said we can go home
because of the typhoon.
You should go home before the trains stop.
I need to finish this.
I need to summarize this research too.
Hey, Amemiya.
I confirmed that Konatsu was
the manager's girlfriend.
Ex-girlfriend.
-Ex-girlfriend?
-Well, I'll get going.
Why don't you call him?
-It would be bad to leave him alone.
-Bad?
A man and a woman staying together
for a night. Of course it's bad.
But Chika's with them too.
It doesn't matter.
But you and I
have stayed together for a night.
Well, we were drunk then.
I don't know what may happen
between us in the future.
Men and women are so complicated.
He's with his ex-girlfriend.
It's even worse.
Are you listening to me?
He's with his ex-girlfriend--
Don't say anymore!
Amemiya…
I…
Fine.
You trust him, right?
You trust our manager, right?
-I'm lazy.
-What?
I'm lazy at…
worrying about these kinds of things.
What?
RECEIVING MAIL
Nail down the doors
of the porch really well.
-Oh, my God. The doors.
-Doors?
I need to nail down the doors
so they won't fly away!
-But it's raining so hard!
-But I have to do it.
What about the manager and Konatsu?
I told you, I'm lazy about it.
You're lazy about that,
but not about nailing the doors down?
I promised. The doors were
a promise to the manager.
I don't understand at all!
Damn it! Damn it!
-Damn it!
-What are you doing?
What are you trying to do?
This is a promise to the manager.
Is there a rain jacket? I'll help you.
Thank you, sir!
But isn't it too late
to nail them down now?
But it's a promise!
Fine, fine!
Watch out!
Ouch!
Update: The two of us,
Chika and I, are having a good time.
Don't worry. Watch out for the typhoon.
Is this his?
Oh, that's my dad's,
who lives in the countryside.
Manager doesn't wear tracksuits.
Why?
"Why?"
I wear tracksuits at home.
They're more comfortable.
What?
-Can I have this?
-Oh, sure.
I'm so tired!
Is he…
a Himono-Otoko?
Sorry for being so relaxed
in your home. Sorry.
Oh, no problem.
Hello?
Ms. Amemiya.
I'm so sorry.
This must be karma,
since I did such a selfish thing.
Chika? What's wrong?
I deceived you.
I came here with the both of them.
It's fine. That's okay.
What's wrong? What's happened?
Your manager and my mom haven't come back.
What?
I left my hat at a mountain hut,
so he went back to get it.
Then he called and told us
he injured his leg.
What?
So my mom went back to the mountain hut,
but her phone doesn't seem to be working.
I'll be there soon!
Manager was injured, so I'm going there.
-What's the situation?
-I need to go.
W-Wait! Find out what's going on first!
-Let me go. I need to go.
-Calm down! Amemiya!
How can you get to Hakone
in this heavy rain?
The trains are stopped too.
So figure out their situation again.
Thank you very much.
See you.
He's at the mountain hut.
He's injured, so he's resting there.
The hotel staff will drive there
when it gets brighter.
Seno…
-Will you scoot over here?
-What?
That spot is…
the manager's seat.
Oh, I'm sorry. Over there?
I'm sorry.
I didn't know there was a rule like that.
It's not a rule
but it's become natural over time.
I see.
I've never been good
at relationships with men.
I'm not good at love conflicts,
like fighting over a man, either.
I don't like feeling uneasy
and getting tired over things like that.
I'm just lazy.
But…
the manager was different.
He was different.
Naturally…
even without realizing it…
he was next to me…
by the time I noticed it.
I see.
We always drink beer on this porch.
At the end of the day,
the two of us sit here
and he scolds me, gets angry at me,
and laughs with me.
We talk about
things that don't really matter,
and that makes me feel relieved…
and makes me feel like
I can take on the next day again.
I…
have realized by being with the manager…
that I can enjoy beer by myself…
but if I drink beer with him…
it's more delicious.
I want to…
see the manager.
You really love him.
The manager.
That's what I meant when I asked
if you really loved him.
Are you expressing those feelings
to the manager?
No. Not that I recall.
You have to.
If you had, he may not have gone
to Hakone with Konatsu for a night.
How?
How should I tell him?
It can be just telling him
that you love him.
But I'm not…
I know you're not good at it,
but can you send a text?
Remember, you told me that
you can say things
that you can't normally say in person.
Amemiya.
Don't be lazy…
or you'll lose something important to you.
What?
I LOVE YOU
Why did you send that to me?
I needed to practice. I'm sorry.
Ugh.
It's easier said than done.
Why can't I do it?
How would I know?
That's mine.
I don't care.
Oh, it's back on again.
I will go and see him. Amemiya.
Why are there newspapers on me?
Thank you very much.
I've never picked up a hitchhiker before.
Oh, don't forget this.
Thank you.
It's faster to climb up from there
to the mountain hut.
Okay.
Manager, please wait for me.
Manager!
Manager!
That's it.
Manager!
Manager!
Is this what…
lovey-dovey looks like?
Is this what…
real lovey-dovey looks like?
Manager… Manager…
Please let me join.
It's cold.
It's cold.
Please give me some blanket.
Blanket!
What should I do with the key?
Can I give it to you at the office?
Hello, Amemiya?
Are you crying?
Amemiya…
I'm fine.
I'm fine.
I've never met a person like you.
I…
I…
will support you…
for you to be lovey-dovey
with the manager for a long time.
So tell him that you love him. You idiot!
UPDATE: THE TWO OF US,
CHIKA AND I, ARE HAVING A GOOD TIME
NEW MESSAGE
MANAGER
I
LOVE YOU
Why won't it just work out?
I mean, you both care for each other.
It's my fault.
This may not have happened
if I would have just expressed my feelings
more clearly.
Then express them!
But…
I just can't seem to type it out.
A text message?
I can't type till the end.
-Then I'll type it instead.
-Hey, stop it!
Why can't you do it?
I'm not used to it.
That's not the only reason, is it?
Because he lied.
Lied?
The manager said that
he was having fun with just Chika,
even though Konatsu was with them.
His text was a lie.
When I think that it was a lie…
I…
You wouldn't have been able to send it,
even if he told you the truth. Imagine if
he said, "The three of us are having fun!"
There's no point
in trying so hard to find
a reason you can't do it.
What's the point of having a mouth?
-Futa-chan.
-Yes?
Let's get married.
-What?
-What?
I like living together part-time,
but we should get married.
Please let me be your wife.
I love you.
Yama-chan!
A text message doesn't work this way.
I love you too.
You can't just rely on text messages.
Let's get married!
And Hotaru, this is what
lovey-dovey really means.
-Futa-chan.
-Yama-chan.
Yama-chan!
I got it. I understand!
Please do the rest in your bed!
Welcome home.
I'm home.
I bought some rags for cleaning!
I have some rags that
I made from old shirts.
Then I'll use this for washing my face.
-Ahomiya.
-Let's clean! Clean…
Why are you dressed up like Ikkyu-san?
It's an overhaul,
so I just thought I'd wear it!
-Will you listen to me?
-I'll listen if it's a quick wit.
I'm sorry I didn't tell you
that Konatsu was with us.
Why do you think I didn't tell you?
Is it a quick wit?
Because it wasn't important.
It wasn't important whether
Konatsu was there or not,
as long as Chika enjoyed it.
That's why we traveled.
-But…
-Last night, I twisted my ankle.
Since the weather was bad,
I took a break at the mountain hut,
and Konatsu came.
Manager, from there…
You came to the mountain hut, right?
If I don't tell you clearly,
you may indulge in a pointless fantasy.
Even a person like me
understands you.
Your foot,
it was painful, right?
You were afraid of the typhoon, right?
You got tired from taking care of a child
all day, since you're not used to it.
She's more clever than smart.
So you got tired
and fell asleep, right?
I wouldn't fantasize
about you and Konatsu.
I don't think you'd do
something like that.
Ahomiya…
-But…
-But?
It was shocking to see you
sleeping next to each other.
I wondered if that's what
lovey-dovey looked like.
I have no lovey-dovey
feelings for Konatsu.
It's still shocking, even if you deny it.
For me, texting each other was
lovey-dovey enough.
I was too optimistic.
I was really dumb.
I didn't realize…
what real lovey-dovey is.
-Manager!
-Hm?
-Yeah!
-Ouch!
-What are you doing?
-Are you okay?
-I'm sorry.
-It's okay.
I was thinking about it too…
about being real lovey-dovey.
What?
We've imitated other people's ways
and exchanged texts…
but being lovey-dovey with you
isn't something like that.
Manager?
I've realized one thing
since I've been with you.
I can enjoy beer by myself…
but if I drink beer with you…
it's more delicious.
Manager!
I'm sorry. Thank you for coming
all the way to the mountain hut.
No problem.
I should tell him…
how I feel.
What?
Manager.
I…
Is it a quick wit?
I love you.
Let's drink.
What did you just say?
I can't say it twice.
I couldn't hear you!
Cheers!
Cheers…
It's delicious!
I'm relieved.
I could have explained it all to her.
I'm sorry I got you in trouble.
No problem.
Chika looked happy when she was
drawing her picture diary.
Thank you.
Anyway, you may like cleaning
on your vacation days,
but you should go somewhere with Amemiya.
Yeah, a movie, a fancy restaurant
and a bar with a night view.
That's so old-fashioned!
She told me that she wanted
to have a date like that.
When you say it like that,
she just seems like a normal girl.
Really?
I guess the porch isn't enough.
The porch is enough.
Don't you want to go on a date?
Like watching a movie?
As long as I have the porch,
that's my love-dovey place
to be with the manager.
-Got it.
-Yes.
I LOVE YOU
-Good morning.
-Good morning.
I'm sorry for asking you to come in early.
Did you stay all night?
I've worked outside of my contract.
Here, this is for Konatsu's restaurant.
I've elaborated the initial plan
based on Amemiya's story.
Its inspiration is a relaxing porch.
You talked to Amemiya?
I borrowed your rain jacket.
And this is for you…
Why do you have my house key?
She didn't tell you?
I'll come back after taking a shower.
Seno.
I'm sorry.
Why do you apologize?
I…
fell in love with Amemiya.
Manager went first.
Ah, the rain jacket!
I should've dried it properly.
It usually gets stinky if it's left wet…
Yuck!
Housewife!
Make sure to make the broth for miso soup.
Don't make her work too hard.
Marriage changes a person's life.
I want to make it for you, Manager!
-Let's go!
-Okay!
This is Hotaru Amemiya's
legendary loach-scooping dance.
Ready, set, disappointed.
-That's one way to do it.
-Come get me!
The answers you came up with
will support you in the future.
Are you struggling too?
I can't budge in this matter.