Hotaru no Hikari (2007) s02e11 Episode Script

1
You're changing your job?
I want you to think
and decide for yourself
as I did.
Hotaru? Are you there? Can I come in?
The beast? Did the beast finally appear?
I'm coming in.
Oh, what… what should I do?
Asleep already…
Hotaru?
Damn it! My underwear!
I should've worn a cuter one.
Your underwear was mixed in
with my laundry.
Also your T-shirt. I'll leave them here.
No!
He doesn't know my body,
but the man knows my underwear.
How naughty!
What kind of underwear does he wear?
Underwear! Manager's underwear!
It's not here. Does he not wear underwear?
What's that?
What's that?
Tickets that come with coffee beans.
Collect ten tickets
and get this bean-shaped cushion!
I didn't know he was doing
such a sad thing.
Vegetable garden? I didn't know that
he was trying to make friends
in a place like this.
I want to change my hairstyle.
I… I didn't know that.
W… What?
I didn't know that!
Know what?
Manager!
Manager, is it true that you'll quit
this company and go to another?
-Izaki…
-The directors were talking about it.
I wasn't even jogging this time,
but I still overheard…
-And you're going to Taiwan!
-Yeah.
I'm sorry.
This is something
I should've told you properly.
I can't believe you'll be gone…
What will happen to
the Planning Department?
Yeah. What happens to us?
Nothing will change, in fact,
I've asked the directors to guide you
to demonstrate your strengths even more.
Manager, let's not bring it up now.
Um, excuse me.
In addition to that, I'm also…
Seno is going to New York.
What?
I'm sorry.
Tomorrow is the last day I can work
with you. Thank you for everything.
Seno is going to New York
and the manager is going to Taiwan…
Izaki, it'll be fine. Go back to work.
Konatsu's restaurant will open soon.
Go back to work.
Let's do our best!
When did you two discuss that?
I just heard about it a few days ago.
You didn't know?
I see.
Manager, please check this.
Okay.
I didn't know about it…
I didn't understand.
I didn't understand all of him.
When did you start thinking about it?
I'd been contemplating it for half a year.
I didn't know…
Long time ago,
a memory of a distant summer.
My grandma said to me,
"Without clean water, a running river,
and untouched nature,
fireflies cannot live."
When summer approaches, I remember.
A tiny, fragile little light,
that might vanish at any moment.
You'll be the manager?
Yeah.
I can't tell anybody
until it's announced officially,
but the Planning Department itself
will be divided into
the Sales Business Department
and Event Business Department.
I'll be in charge of
the Sales Business Department.
I'm not manager material.
-That's not true!
-Really?
I'd hoped you'd keep working
in my department,
but it's inevitable
if Manager Takano quits.
You'll go to Taiwan, right?
Oh…
Hm? I thought he asked you to come
with him after you get married.
Yes, but…
-Takano.
-What?
Ouch!
I like you.
I like you too, but…
-So it's fine, right?
-What is?
I need to tell you that
you take care of others too much.
You should sometimes have the strength to
adhere to your own opinions.
-Strength?
-Yeah.
Yeah, like pushing down others
like I just did.
Futatsugi!
This isn't the only kind of strength
that a man has,
at least it's not
the true strength of a man.
True strength of a man?
When I left this house last time,
I made up my mind for my future.
That I'll be a porch for that
stupid woman for the rest of my life.
What are they talking about?
I'll accept whatever decision
she comes to.
What is he saying?
I see.
You really love
Hotaru.
That's the one you love, right?
She's so cute.
Not!
This is amazing!
When she was thinking of becoming
a housewife, she cooked every day.
At first, it was a disaster.
But it didn't take long
for her to improve.
Now, it's fast and smooth.
We went through a lot this summer,
but every incident was meaningful.
Yeah. It was a good opportunity for me
to grow up.
-Yeah.
-Yeah.
So, Hotaru,
how do you envision the two of you
being happy in the future?
Two of us being happy?
Yeah. You can still get away with
being lazy because you're young and cute.
But that won't be the case
when you're in your forties and fifties.
Manager might get tired of you.
That won't happen. Nothing would change.
Then you don't mind her
being a Himono-Onna forever?
A Himono-Onna will be
a Himono-Onna forever.
-Really?
-It's not?
Well, I don't know…
You don't know? It's about you.
I may change in the future.
I might became a wonderful old lady.
A wonderful old lady will be born!
On what grounds?
I mean, if I get married,
and go into my forties and fifties, then--
You think you'll change
just by getting married and getting older?
Oh, well…
During this summer, you did
various things for our marriage,
but in the end, you didn't change.
That's true, but…
I think it's fine that
she stays the way she is.
Hotaru, are you okay with that?
Here.
Thank you.
About what Yamada said,
about our happiness…
Yes.
You can think about your own happiness.
You've probably never given much thought
to your future.
You were preoccupied with what
was in front of you. Do you know why?
Because I was lazy.
You were lazy
and you didn't have confidence.
Don't worry about me
and think about yourself.
Why? Why don't I need to worry about you?
I want to understand you more,
I want to accept you better,
and I want to make you happy.
Do you think that someone who doesn't
know their own happiness
can make others happy?
Are you going to continue
being a Himono-Onna?
If you don't know, think about that first.
Talk to you later.
I told you not to be lazy!
I know. I know that. I know that already.
I'm thinking it over!
It's like I still have summer homework
even though summer's over.
It is the homework of your life!
Don't just stand there. Please sit down.
I have some work to do.
-Listen, Manager.
-Hm?
-I bought some for you.
-What?
You know…
Where are you putting your hand?
Oh, you don't have to pretend…
What did you buy?
The ticket. I've collected them for you.
-What did you do?
-Huh?
Why did you do such an
inconsiderate thing?
I thought you were collecting…
I was, to get this bean-shaped cushion!
Isn't it better to collect them at once,
so you can apply immediately?
I was enjoying collecting them
gradually, one by one.
Really?
Listen. As you live your own life,
I'm living mine.
What I like about you is that
you don't interrupt my lifestyle.
Yes, because you are you.
Exactly. That's why I'm telling you
to think about yourself.
Oh, I see.
It's full already.
It was my small entertainment.
I'm sorry.
I don't like to be lonely, but I also
don't like it when my
lone world is interrupted like this.
I'm sorry.
-Good morning.
-Good morning.
You're early.
Yeah, since it's my last day.
Um, can I visit you in New York?
Nothing serious or anything!
Yeah.
I don't know how long
I'll be there, but you can come.
Okay.
-Good morning.
-Good morning.
-Oh, it came.
-Good morning.
Oh, good morning.
-Let's take them out.
-Yes.
PORCH
Seno, do you have plans after this?
I'll go back to the office once. Why?
A farewell party for you.
-You don't have to do that.
-But…
I don't like formal events.
Oh, right. Today's your last day.
Yes. Thank you for everything.
I'll be off now.
Hey!
You told Takano before that
you aren't his equal.
You don't see me as an equal.
As a man, it's frustrating.
I don't agree with that.
What?
Takano isn't a person who
looks down on others.
He saw you as an equal,
and deep down,
I think he did see you as a threat.
Why are you telling me that now?
Your feelings would linger if you believed
you left before you even fought.
But you did fight, and you lost.
Your skin can still repel water,
so go find a new love--
But, how can you be sure
if I've lost or not.
You'll be in New York--
But the manager will be in Taiwan.
She's going with him.
I don't know about that.
They'll be fine. Those two will be fine.
Good luck!
Oh, Seno.
-Everyone has been waiting for you.
-What?
-Here he comes.
-What's this?
You said you don't like formal events.
So a farewell party at the office?
It's a "beer tastes better after
a hard day's work" party.
-It's like a college party.
-Good work!
-Thank you.
-Thank you.
-Thank you.
-Thank you.
Okay, for Seno!
-Cheers!
-Cheers!
Oh, it's good.
Does it taste good?
Yes, it does.
Good luck over there.
Yeah. You, too.
It's Seno.
Dokyunko, Dokyunko, meow, meow.
You must really love the manager.
That's what it means
to really love someone.
I'll support you.
Size L should fit him, right?
Just propose to him.
It'll be ruined the second you give up.
There's always an enemy inside of you.
You're awful.
I'm glad that I can hate you now.
Whatever.
He's still there.
Seno, you were truly
a gracious and pious man
for being kind to me
and always giving me advice.
I appreciate everything you did.
What are you doing?
Why are you worshiping?
Oh, I didn't know you're here.
Isn't it normal to say hello
to someone you know?
I was waiting for you to come
after you cleaned up.
Let's talk while we drink.
Here.
This summer was really hot.
Record-breaking high temperatures
were observed in various places.
You're right.
Well…
It's so easy to be with you like this.
It's like I can be myself.
I don't know why.
Probably because you're honest.
Probably because we're somehow
similar to each other.
Oh, like how we both like to be free.
Like we don't remember the names
of people we dated.
I told you I remember. It's Satomi.
Her family name?
It was an ordinary name.
You'll forget me soon too.
I don't know.
Honestly, I still care about you.
Why does he say things like that again?
You pissed me off,
but I couldn't hate you.
What should I do?
I know! I should fart!
If I did a very stinky one here,
even a hundred-year-long love will
end immediately.
Darn it. It won't come out…
Are you listening to me?
How about one without a sound?
I can't end things like this.
What?
Can you come with me?
I'll tell you the date and time
I'm leaving for New York.
What?
I want you to come.
Um…
Hello?
Is this Ms. Amemiya's phone?
This is Gotokuji.
I worked with you before.
Oh.
This is the one in Taiwan.
I heard that Manager was
thinking about it for half a year.
Oh,
he helped us when
our company was established.
So you were recruiting him
from a long time ago?
Yes, from about three years ago.
I didn't know that!
His departure to Taiwan was
decided suddenly.
We've already arranged one for you.
We've even found a place
for both of you to live.
What?
And these
are the company documents for you.
You'll attend the Taiei group party
coming up, right?
Party?
Attendants should take their wife
or their partner,
so please come.
There are a lot of things I don't know!
I… m… ome…
I mome?
I'm… home…
The president wanted me to drink.
Manager. Are you okay?
Please walk. Come on!
Come on, you have to
change into your pajamas!
Are you okay?
Do you feel nauseous?
Okay then.
That was exhausting.
I have a lot to think about now.
About Seno?
No, about Manager.
Oh, he said there will be a party.
And, what else?
Tomorrow's schedule for work.
Confirm the delivery of dishes
to Konatsu's restaurant, and…
It's delicious!
So happy!
This is the best.
Are you going to continue being
a Himono-Onna forever?
-Good morning.
-Oh, good morning.
I'll go straight to Konatsu's restaurant,
so I have to leave first.
Okay.
Are you okay? Do you still feel nauseous?
No. Oh, did you put on my pajamas?
Yeah, I saw you naked.
I'm sorry.
It's not a body you should be sorry about!
You have a nice body!
You're ranked number one
as a man I want to sleep with!
You're ranked number one
as a woman I want to sleep with too.
We're both ranked number one!
Oh, that's not what I meant to talk about.
Gotokuji came here last night, right?
Yeah, he did.
He said there would be a party.
I'll go with you.
-You're okay with that?
-Don't worry about it.
-Party? Are you going to be okay?
-Huh?
I've been to a party that required
wives to attend but…
It requires a lot of support
from the wives.
You have to be extremely considerate.
Like chatting alongside other wives.
"Wow, you are in such a gorgeous dress!"
Something like that.
Can you do that?
Even Konatsu sucked at it just now.
What? Did I suck?
You've never been to
that kind of party, have you?
But I'd have to go to things like this
once we get married.
I'll be fine. I'll do it properly.
Seiichi.
Oh, Ms. Amemiya. Let me introduce you.
This is my wife.
I'm Gotokuji's wife. Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you, too.
Mr. Takano.
Ms. Amemiya looks like your wife!
She's changed!
This is Ms. Amemiya.
-Nice to meet you.
-Nice to meet you.
She's Mr. Takano's partner.
Oh, Mr. Takano.
Great to meet you.
You've accomplished something
quite challenging for you.
Hotaru?
Is she dead?
Is she dried up?
She’s moving.
Oh, she used up all her strength.
I'm revived!
Were you that exhausted?
I've never been surrounded by
so many gorgeous wives!
You did a great job.
Can I lie down?
Yeah.
Huh?
It's so relaxing.
I feel really relieved when I'm with you.
Really?
It reminds me of my childhood
when I used to play
on the porch at my grandma's house.
Am I your grandma?
Those days, when all I had to think about
was what was in front of me,
I was always playing so hard,
and when I turned around,
I'd see my grandma on the porch,
watching over me.
Just quietly, without a word,
I felt like I was wrapped up.
I wonder why.
It must be love.
Love?
What can be delivered without
words is love.
You were wrapped by
your grandma's love for you.
It was love…
So I'm wrapped up by your love for me now.
You just noticed?
Well, you've told me you liked me but
-you haven't…
-I love you.
I love you, Hotaru.
You don't have to dance.
You don't have to turn.
What are you trying to do, you idiot?
And now you're coming back?
I'm more stupid when I'm with you.
You're stupid because of me?
I feel relaxed when I'm with you.
I'll feel that way
even if we are in Taiwan.
There's a house for us to live in,
and there's a job for me too.
It's not just for you.
I wanted to plan everything ahead of time.
I just need to be Hotaru Takano
and go with you.
I just need to follow you.
It doesn't get easier than this.
I wonder if that's okay…
I…
wonder if…
that's okay…
Manager…
Okay, no problem.
Now the invitations for the pre-opening.
Yes. When should I send them by?
Let me think.
It's the day he leaves for New York.
I want you to come with me.
I need to go.
Why are you telling me now?
I wanted to express my feelings clearly.
You didn't notice?
I'd like to be a Himono-Onna forever.
Because that's what happiness means to me.
Seno asked me to come.
Why are you telling me now?
Not to New York. I'll just send him off.
What?
But why do you need to go see him off
all the way at Narita Airport?
It's not a TV drama.
It's not like a heroine is
running towards him.
You should go with me.
And not to Narita Airport,
but near his apartment.
-What did you say?
-You should go with me.
I want you to come.
Um…
-Together with the manager.
-What?
I want to put an end to it.
Will you come with the manager?
That's what he wants…
You don't have to, if you don't want to.
But I'm going. I'll meet him.
You want to meet him? What do you think…
I never thought about it too much.
What?
He told me he likes me,
but I didn't give it much thought.
I didn't take him seriously.
My attitude towards him wasn't good.
That's why he still cares about me.
Did he say that?
I'll make it crystal clear.
That's my sincerity to Seno.
I'm going to ask you just in case.
What are you going to make crystal clear?
You made me realize that
when my heart flutters
over something small
or when I care about others,
that's infatuation.
You're different. Because there's love.
I love you too.
I'll love you forever.
That's what I'll make crystal clear.
Wait.
He asked for me, right?
-Will you come?
-Yes.
I'm sorry for bothering you like a child.
I'm sorry. Thank you for coming.
Seno, I…
I wanted to express my feelings clearly.
Since it's my last day.
Please don't…
let go of her.
Your relationship might fail
if you're apart.
Seno, she and I…
I know.
You were apart for three years
in Tokyo and Hong Kong.
But it's different this time.
If you're apart this time,
Amemiya will be the one in Japan.
She'll be in Japan, and on that porch,
with some beer…
You're her priority, but love isn't.
She thinks that love is troublesome.
That's why
she's in some way
vulnerable and indifferent.
I mean, how many times did you
stay with me until the morning?
That's unbelievable for normal people.
I'm the only one…
No…
You're the only one
that can accept her.
You can't be apart from now on.
Go to Taiwan with him.
Follow him and live a long and happy life.
That's all. I've said my piece.
Thank you for listening.
Bye.
Seno…
I'm sorry that my woman
caused you trouble.
I'm sorry.
Manager, since I came here,
I should go tell him.
-What?
-I'll make it crystal clear!
Seno…
Don't worry. I'll…
No matter what happens, I'll…
Bastard…
That's why I told you…
not to be apart from him! You idiot!
Now, go back.
Bye.
I made it crystal clear.
You…
-Did you see that?
-Of course, I did.
You can't be too careful
with young people these days.
I'm sure your heart fluttered
for a moment.
How do you know that?
I can tell everything about you
crystal clearly.
Are you jealous?
Who's jealous?
It's because you're too vulnerable!
Even if I'm vulnerable,
I won't like him, so don't worry.
What do you mean don't worry? Even Seno is
worried about us. It's a pity.
We'll be fine, because I've decided.
I've made a decision about my future.
I feel tired.
Manager?
What?
Can I tell you what I've decided?
Yeah.
I…
We should get up and talk.
Okay, I'm ready.
I'll talk after I kiss you.
Why?
I just want to.
I'm…
not going to Taiwan.
I'll wait for you here.
Why?
Because I want to be strong
even if I'm alone.
I'd…
like to be a Himono-Onna…
forever.
I want to do my best
outside of this house,
and to do so,
I need to be lazy at home.
I think I'll continue to be lazy at home.
A Himono-Onna forever?
Yes.
I'll be a Himono-Onna
for the rest of my life.
Disappointed.
Manager…
Just kidding. I already knew it.
Did you read right through me
crystal clearly?
Yeah.
But, Manager…
however lazy I am,
you'll always be my top priority.
I want to run to you
when you're in trouble.
I want to support you
when you're struggling.
If you get lost,
I want to be lost together.
And I want to stand by you
when you're weak.
However lazy I am,
I want to be your
indispensable power when you need it.
That power isn't
sufficient yet.
Ms. Yamada and Konatsu
were worried about me,
and Seno told me not to be away from you.
If I'm like this
even after we get married,
and I become a working wife…
Yeah, all the working wives
in this country
will probably worry about you.
I can't be satisfied with who I am now.
As you waited for me
the three years
I was in Hong Kong,
it's now my turn
to wait.
I'll be waiting for you
alone…
while thinking of you.
I'll believe in myself,
and become strong,
and hopefully in the future
I can become
your porch too.
Because that's what happiness means to me.
A long distance relationship again, huh?
Viva! Long distance relationship!
We'll be apart in
Tokyo and Taiwan.
I'll call you every day.
I'll send letters and texts.
There was a woman who said that
three years ago, too.
That's me.
So, I can't trust what you say.
Well, this would only be three months.
It's much shorter than three years.
Where are you going?
I have some work that I have to pass on.
We're done, right?
Yes, but…
-So which room will we sleep in tonight?
-Huh?
Your room or my room?
Um…
Your room is messy, so…
Come to my room.
Let's sleep together tonight.
Sure.
Well, then I'll hurry
and finish up my work.
You finally came, the beast!
I'm glad I'm wearing cute underwear today!
Hotaru…
How is it?
In comparison with what I made…
Good? Do you admit defeat?
I admit defeat. It's very delicious.
Oh, I'm so glad!
The restaurant is ready to go
and I made you admit defeat.
I think I can forget it now.
Forget what?
Oh… my feelings for you…
You didn't notice?
I thought it was in the past.
Oh, you're…
Right.
You are insensitive sometimes.
That's why we didn't work out.
You may not have noticed,
but the reason you can be yourself
is because of Amemiya.
You're right.
Mama!
I'll do my best at this restaurant
with Chika.
So, when you get back from Taiwan,
make sure you get married this time!
Otherwise, I'll have you be my dad!
Hey, Chika. Don't say stuff like that.
Huh!
Manager!
Congratulations on your mar--
No, it's not today.
-What?
-Thank you for waiting!
-What?
-Okay, let's get ready.
Yes, sir.
What?
CONGRATULATIONS
MS. YAMADA AND MR. FUTATSUGI!!
Congratulations on your marriage!
-Cheers!
-Cheers!
Thank you for waiting.
This wasn't included in my
coincidence series.
Didn't you check the invitation?
I assumed it was
for the manager and Amemiya.
You…
-Congratulations!
-Thank you.
A Himono-Onna forever, huh?
-I'm sorry.
-Don't say that.
If you thought about it and came
to that decision, I think it's fine.
But you should at least try to be
a cute Himono-Onna forever.
Okay!
Excuse me.
I haven't given her the ring yet.
Oh, I told you that you don't need to!
This.
In case you get lost walking
three steps ahead of me.
What's this?
My name and address are carved into it.
Is this instead of a ring?
It's so Futa-chan, isn't it?
Thank you.
-Congratulations!
-Congratulations!
Are you ready?
-Yes.
-Ready?
I'll get it. I'll make sure to get it!
Okay.
Ready, set, go!
Well, then, I'm going.
Okay.
-Make sure to lock up properly.
-Yes.
-To keep the cats outside--
-I'll close the windows when I sleep.
-The garden--
-I'll water the tomato, Toma-chan.
Please do.
Yes.
Are you okay being alone?
I'm fine.
I'll be fine.
Okay. Then I'll head out.
Good luck.
1.07 million yen…
I have it. Wait a minute.
Manager!
Manager!
Manager!
We have such a request from the client.
Please make the proposals quickly
and submit them.
-Please look this up.
-I got it.
Guys, please think of an event
that'll be the main attraction.
Okay.
-Hotaru!
-Yes.
This estimate is fine. Move on.
Okay.
SECOND KIDS FAIR DECIDED!!
MY FRIEND: TOMA, THE TOMATO
EARLY SUMMER, NEXT YEAR
Manager!
Manager!
Manager, where?
Manager, where?
How can a person hide there?
There you are! How is it?
Does it look good on me?
You're beautiful. Really beautiful.
Too beautiful to keep my eyes open.
Okay, go change before
you get a stain on it.
Okay!
Tracksuits are the best, aren't they?
Make sure to write the letter
you'll read to your parents at the party.
Please think about it with me.
You're good at writing letters.
I'm not good. I hate writing letters
and being embarrassed.
What? You wrote and sent me
cheesy letters from Taiwan
every three days!
Yeah, while you only sent one
during the three months.
I improved!
You call that improvement?
-Love changed my laziness.
-It was one time in three months!
Hey! I can do it if I try!
Don't boast about one letter!
Beer!
Oh, the envelope.
You just need to write your name.
Oh,
this is… our marriage registration, right?
We said we'd get married tomorrow
since it's a lucky day.
Yes, sir! I got it!
MARRIAGE REGISTRATION
MARRIAGE IS
Manager?
-You still had that?
-Yes.
Listen.
Since the day
you asked me what marriage is,
and I wrote this,
there's one thing I couldn't tell you.
What's that?
I see a dream, sometimes.
About what?
You and I are sitting
at this porch like this,
and a small child is
playing in the garden.
Yours and mine?
No. You're already a grandpa
and I'm a wrinkly grandma.
Then it's our grandchild.
But I'm still wearing a tracksuit.
I see.
We both hold our hands like this.
And our hands are wrinkly as well.
-Are we stooping?
-Yeah.
And our hair is white,
and we can't hear well.
-We're quite old.
-We are.
That's when we may finally understand
what marriage is.
MARRIAGE IS
I'm okay with however wrinkly
your hands become,
and if you still wear tracksuits.
-Really?
-Yeah.
It was a dream, but you don't mind?
No, I don't.
Oh, I'm so glad!
I couldn't tell you because at the end
of these dreams, we roll around
and get carried off by an ambulance.
What?
I ask you to roll around with me,
then you get taken to the hospital.
So what happens to me after that?
-I don't know.
-You don't know?
I always wake up at that point.
But you probably…
Probably…
Died.
You!
I'm sorry.
Where's the marriage registration?
Manager!
A cat pooped on the marriage registration!
What?
I'll get a new form in the morning,
and apologize to
Mr. and Mrs. Futatsugi properly,
and be responsible for it!
Let's make sure to get married tomorrow
since it's a lucky day.
Don't worry. I'll become
Hotaru Takano tomorrow.
Then I'll have you handle it.
Of course!
-Will you sleep in my room?
-Huh?
Well, there's cat poop in your room.
Let's sleep together tonight. Okay?
Finally, after all, the beast has come.
Okay.
Come on, Hotaru.
Yes, Seiichi.
Oh, damn it!
Today's underwear isn't a cute one…
Oh, what should I do?
Not any farther, not any farther…
No! Oh, my god!
THIS DRAMA IS FICTION