Killer: Akaji maro
real estate agent: Yoriko doguchi
dead body: Shiro sano
stranger: Sayoko Takahashi
the room
welcome. What kind of room are you looking for?
It can be small,
but somewhere that’s relaxing.
A four-and-a-half tatami mat room would be fine.
That’s why...
The view from the window is important.
I wouldn’t call it a window
if there is a tall building obstructing the view.
I would like a room
where it would match with the wind of April.
Yes,
the flowers of April.
Some place
where the scent of them would come in with the wind.
Some place
where I would be filled with the feeling of gold
from the morning to the afternoon and night.
I would like a place with a fine view.
The further I can see
from the window, the better.
A place where the birds
start singing earlier in the morning than anywhere else.
During the day,
the bright sunlight would make you feel
uneasy to stay still.
A room that makes you feel
like going out with a girl
or for a sip of beer.
At night,
it would be more silent than anywhere else.
The noise of the day would go out like the tide
and I would hear nothing.
Yes,
I’d like such a room.
That’s the room I want.
All right, sir.
How is it, sir?
The window faces South.
It has a good view.
It comes with a sink and the toilet is right outside.
It’s close to the public bath, convenience store and the station.
It’s a residential area,
so it’s quiet at night.
It’s small.
Sir,
that’s what you wanted.
It has to be small but relaxing.
This isn’t a four-and-a-half tatami room but a six-tatami studio with a kitchen.
35,000 yen. It’s a bargain.
It faces South.
It’s airy and has a good view. It also comes with a toilet.
It’s close to the public bath, convenience store and the station.
You can’t find anything better for these conditions.
This place is 4,000 yen cheaper than the last room.
It’s not about the money.
You understand?
A ten-tatami dining-kitchen and two six-tatami rooms.
Bathroom included.
95,000 yen. Crazy cheap.
Close to the convenience store...
Forget the store.
Someone must’ve died here.
Yes.
- That’s why it’s cheap, isn’t it? - Yes.
The next room has been empty for a long time.
There won’t be any noise.
- But someone may move in. - Right.
Go next door and knock, will you?
Did you hear it?
Hello, excuse me.
Oh...
What newspaper do you subscribe to?
Oh, sir,
it would be great if you could...
Subscribe to tonichi journal just for 3 months.
Are you going for a walk?
Ma’am, this would be a free gift...
Spacious, expensive and gorgeous.
Hey...
I’m sorry.
I have an appointment with another customer.
If you can’t decide today, we can meet tomorrow.
Coffee.
Don’t shoot.
Don’t shoot anymore.
Please don’t shoot.
I beg.
I’ll die soon.
It’s so hot.
I don’t want to die in such a hot place.
Excuse me,
but please take me to a shaded place.
I’m still alive.
Ah...
Well, well...
Long time no see.
Just a sec.
I hear they’re after you.
Why don’t you run away?
Being chased by humans is fine.
Meaning?
You killed too many.
Even I can still hear the whispers
of those I have killed.
Welcome. What kind of room are you looking for?
It’s me.
Your budget, sir?
I don’t care.
I need to find one today.
Very well, sir.
The best room you can think of.
Turn right.
Right.
Left.
Right.
Left.
Cherry blossom festival
right.
I need the toilet.
Hello.
- Hello? - I’m all right.
I bet you like that tower.
It’s a good view from here.
You must have...
A better view of the tower from over there.
That’s a ruin.
Then, it would not be your job.
Well, I think I’ll take this room.
I used to play in that ruin.
You sneaked in there during your high school summer holiday.
Even now,
on your days off,
you sneak in there.
You look at the tower from the window.
Right?
You know well.
That’s my job.
We should walk in from over there.
I forgot to tell you, but it’s your eyes.
Your eyes are similar the room I’m looking for.
It’s your eyes.
A twenty-tatami studio with no bathroom, toilet or kitchen.
Far from the station and no convenience store in sight.
In the summer, it’s leaky and humid. In the winter, it’s too airy
bad for your health.
The only advantage...
Is the great view from the window.
And you’ll feel no constraint.
It’s quiet during the day and night.
Nothing to say.
It’s perfect.