Anyway, I heard the cat didn't even budge at the approaching truck.
So Kazuko screamed at it, but it didn't work.
Instinctively, she ran towards it…
- She liked cats that much? - I don't know.
Then Shoutarou panicked and chased after her…
And both of them at the same time?! - Into pieces!
Oh, no! - Kiyomi was there at the scene.
How unfortunate!
Unfortunate is how Kazuko remarried Shoutarou with that boy
and had to deal with his debt and drinking habits!
Shoutarou had to worry about his daughter too…
SHOW SOME LOVE, YOU LOSERS!
Oh, sorry
Kiyomi,
why don't you take a rest?
I'm fine.
If you'd like… you can come to me for anything from now on.
Telling you to cheer up right now probably wouldn't help, but…
family means supporting each other at times like this…
… I think.
How cute!
I'm sorry!
Shoo! Shoo!
She's an actress, right?
That's amazing! I can't wait to meet her.
What are you talking about?
Didn't you hear from Shinji?
Your sister, Sumika is coming home today.
You know, times like this if the whole family is reunited…
brothers and sisters can get together and cheer each other up…
You will be fine.
Are you alright?
I… can't… breathe…
Asthma attack? Asthma attack?!
Wait here.
Are you alright?
Kiyomi?
Excuse me, let me through.
Kiyomi…
Machiko! Hurry up!
- Yes. - Didn't I tell you to keep an eye on her?!
I was, but… I'm sorry.
Here, Kiyomi.
Slowly, slowly.
You live here?
Oh, Miss Sumika?
Nice to meet you, I'm Machiko.
3,650 yen.
- Excuse me? - 3,650 yen.
Thank you for waiting.
3,000…
and 600…
and 50…
there, 3,650 yen. Exact change.
- Thank you. - Thank you, have a nice day.
Thank you for coming.
Not arriving at night?
Transfers went ridiculously smooth. Is that a problem?
Should I take them upstairs?
You can do that later, thanks Machiko.
She's cute, brother!
Nice to meet you.
Thank you doing all this even though you just got married.
Isn't my brother really troublesome?
Not at all! I'm the clumsy one, and he scolds me all the time…
He's pretty clumsy himself! Right?
Kiyomi?
Been a while. Have you been well?
… I guess not.
I got you a souvenir.
Good for you!
Aren't you going to open it?
It was expensive.
Don't tell me that's a cat…
Does it look like a monkey to you?
Um… thank you for the souvenir,
but right now, cats aren't very appropriate…
- Why not? - It's alright, Machiko.
Thank you, sis.
I'm going to take a nap. You left my room as it was, right?
- First pay respect to our parents. - I'll do it later.
Sumika is so wonderful!
Even better than I imagined!
Don't you ever do that again.
Don't do what?
Never get between those two again.
But… it seems Sumika didn't know about the thing with cats…
- She does. - Huh?
You just stay out of our family matters.
Family?
What are you doing?
Book… reading.
Oh? I was worried you were drawing something weird again.
I won't draw them again.
TV programs end so early here.
Nights in the countryside sure are boring.
I'm going to borrow this.
It has been 2 days since the earthquake in South America.
Over 8000 dead and missing according to the most recent report.
Another bowl.
How unfortunate…
I'm sorry.
Good morning.
Unbelievable! It's totally out of signal range.
We're surrounded by mountains.
Nowadays, we get signals underground.
This is not Tokyo.
Do you have a computer?
- You can use one in the grocery store. - What's that?
I'll fix your breakfast right away.
I'm not so hungry, so just French toast will do.
French toast…
- … what's that? - You're kidding, right?
You don't even have bread here?
We don't eat much bread in this house. I'll buy it next time.
- Go buy it. - Huh?
Now.
I don't know if the store's open yet.
They built a convenience store by the highway.
Then… I'll get going!
Sorry for the trouble, thanks!
I'm going now!
Brother, about our conversation over the phone…
- I'm done. - Where are you going?
- Part-time job. - We just had a funeral yesterday.
I don't want to cause trouble.
I'm heading off.
Be careful.
That phone call,
what do you mean you can't keep sending me money?
With our parents are gone,
this family's income is halved.
I process charcoal and Machiko helps out in a farm…
- you know where I'm heading with this. - What does that have to do with me?
It does. It's our family's current situation.
How much debt do you think our father left us?
Fine.
I'll take my portion of the inheritance then.
There must be some savings plus life insurance.
It all disappeared paying off the debt!
Wait a minute! Why wasn't I told about this?
Listen, sending you money for 4 years hasn't been easy.
That petty amount?
You may not know this, but
training to become an actress is really costly.
We have lessons, and all kinds of social events…
We can't wear ordinary clothes and makeup either.
I even work part-time.
How can I succeed with such handicaps?
That's why… why don't you…
take a break here for a while?
Even you're trying to prevent me from becoming an actress?
What about our promise?
You won the Critic's Choice Award in the festival…
Please give us your thoughts.
Winning the award is truly an honor, but…
that's not the reason I direct films.
But thanks to that, my next project got the green light, so I'm glad I won it.
About your next film,
can you tell us a little about it?
I haven't finished the script yet,
but it will be an anthology pertaining to communication.
For example, how much can you love someone you have never met before?
Though phone call, E-mail, or letters.
- Letters? - Yes, even letters.
And I would also like to emphasize that
I would like to work with new talent.
Especially the leading actress.
I made it back from the convenience store in under I 5 minutes!
You want French toast?
- 10 yen. - Huh?
Can you give me all your 10 yen coins?
Sure.
Here you go.
Thanks.
Isn't it cute?
Voodoo doll?
Would you like to make one with me next time?
I can teach you!
Who's this? Hachiba?
It's Sumika.
Right, a pay phone.
The whole town is out of signal range, can you believe it?
Yes, the funeral is over, but I still have to take care of money problems.
That's tough.
By the way, do you know Komori Tetsuo, the film director?
Yes, yes. He won an award.
Do you know his details?
I'm not busy, so I was thinking of sending him a fan letter or something.
It's not like that!
What do you mean?
Sumika, you can borrow money from whoever you want,
but you shouldn't use your agency's name.
How can you do that?
Our boss is really upset.
And that audition… our company president had to apologize to settle the matter…
actually, it's not settled. It's not settled at all, damn it!
You don't have to come back.
What I mean is, we're not extending your contract.
I'll be honest with you.
We've been getting complaints about your attitude, and you can't even act.
Take some time off there to think about your future…
Internet: 30 minutes = 1000 yen
250 yen.
How much for 10 minutes with that?
300 yen.
10 minutes then.
Go ahead.
Komori Tetsuo
Contact information: Office KT
You been well?
You don't remember me?
Hagiwara?
Don't forget!
I'm working part-time here.
Farm work isn't for me. Well, I'm not really working.
Brings back memories!
Here for a while?
No, I'm going back to Tokyo right away.
- You've completely lost your dialect. - Yeah
- Want to go out for a drink tonight? - I already have plans.
- Tomorrow? - I have plans.
Was it half a year ago?
I happened to see you on ATV drama.
- I see… - You were killed by someone!
You got beaten with a saucepan on a street.
A saucepan as a weapon on a street… that's really unusual!
Who comes up with that?
The director?
It's impossible for amateurs like you to understand
the unexpectedness of it and the impact…
Sounds tough.
But that dead look turned me on.
Come to me if you have money problems again.
Ow!
Oh? Sumika? When did you get back?
Welcome back!
We have cold watermelon!
Welcome back. You must be tired.
Have a seat.
I'm really tired today too.
It was really hard for me in Tokyo as an actress.
It wouldn't go well no matter how many times I tried.
Do you know why?
It's your fault.
Because you drew weird manga and embarrassed me.
It got me all confused.
Until then, I never worried what other thought and just focused on my acting.
Thanks to your weird manga,
I can no longer focus on my acting.
I can't reach my full potential.
How can I possibly succeed?
It's all your fault, you know that?
- I'm sorry. - Apologies won't fix it.
Sister, I'm sorry.
… But the last time you said…
Why can't I?
No means no.
Give up on Tokyo.
Why do I have to give up because of such stupid reasons?
Then, we'll send you money,
and the family will suffer.
Will that make you happy?
That's not fair.
Parents are supposed to work hard for their kids.
Fine then, I'll earn money by myself.
All other girls get money from their parents,
but I'll work myself to death all day,
and pay for myself. I'll do it.
I'll become an actress without your money! Even though I'm only 18.
I've spoiled you too much.
That's not fair.
You have no talent for acting in the first place.
How can you know that?
I can tell. You'll never make it.
I will become an actress no matter what!
Wake up already!
Take it back…
Take back what you just said!
Mom! Brother!
Sumika!
Hey, Sumika!
Let go!
Sumika!
Stop!
Brother!
Sumika didn't do this.
I did it to myself.
You got it? Kiyomi?
Sumika.
It's alright now.
It's alright.
I'm fine!
Hagiwara.
Sorry, I almost forgot.
I'll kill you if you tell anyone.
Why are you here?
I skipped class.
Your younger sister?
Why don't you go home and study?
He's failing his classes, so he asked me to help him.
Don't become a high school student like him!
Never give up on your dreams!
Tokyo Fund, 1 million yen!
I will become an actress no matter what!
Manga contest: 1 million yen Grand Prize
Best Newcomer Award: Wago Kiyomi
I'm sorry.
Sumika.
What?
I'm sorry for what happened earlier today. Are you alright?
About what?
Well, you seemed upset when you came back.
Did something happen?
This really is the worst town ever.
Brother, why did you get married?
Other people in the town… and our parents were pressuring me.
Machiko staying in this house is really unsettling.
I can't get used to it…
Or… maybe I should go away?
You're still keeping our promise, right?
Yes.
About sending you money…
I'll figure something out.
And about Kiyomi…
I think she really regrets it.
Forgive her already.
Regret? I don't know about that.
I'm still not convinced she does.
Greetings,
I would like to introduce myself first.
I'm Wago Sumika, age 22.
I'm an actress.
But the truth is, I haven't done anything remarkable as of yet,
thanks to the lack of competence by the agency I was with.
I want to become an actress that makes people say
"there is no replacement for Wago Sumika" as soon as possible.
I am prepared to endure through any hardship to make that happen.
I haven't had the chance to view your films yet,
but from your interview,
I know you must be a person who directs great films
I read your next film will be centered around letters.
Would you like to exchange letters with me?
Please take care of your health, and good luck with your script.
Sincerely, a fan of yours.
P.S. I will also include a photo of me.
Kiyomi!
This…
Sure.
Never mind, I can't trust you.
Hello, Mr. Komori.
I've just sent my first letter,
but I'm sure you must very busy, so you can reply anytime you're free.
But I have so much free time,
so I am writing this second letter.
I'm in the countryside right now due to some circumstances,
but I'm constantly getting reminded that this is not the place I belong.
The place is filled with people with no ambitions.
They're just occupied with what's in front of them,
and can't comprehend truly important things in life, such as dreams and ideals.
That's why, ever since I was little,
I wanted to escape from this country town as soon as possible.
That's why I set forth on the road to becoming an actress.
I did try joining an acting club in my high school,
but unfortunately, no one else was capable of keeping up with me at such a high level.
Well, maybe it can't be helped in such a country town.
Still, I learned many things,
and did my best to improve as an actress by myself.
I will return to Tokyo and become active in the acting scene again.
It would be an honor if you can make some time for me when the time comes.
Sincerely, Wago Sumika.
It would taste better if you put these in too.
- I don't want them. - But there aren't many nutrients in soba.
Putting in those won't make much difference.
But you have to take care of your body.
Nutrition…
Then tell me, what vitamins are in this?
Vitamin…
What number was it?
Vitamins aren't in numbers!
But it tastes good.
What the hell are you doing?!
I think it'll taste better…
I'm sorry.
"I'm sorry" is not good enough!
I'm the type who enjoys his soba with just the sauce!
Green onions and sesame, all that crap ruins it!
I'll bring a new one right away.
I don't want it anymore!
I'm going back to work.
You okay?
Yes, I'm already used to it.
Is there enough left for me?
I'll make some more right now.
- Machiko! - Yes?
My letter is wet from the sauce!
I'm sorry!
Thank you for your letter.
I apologize for taking so long to reply.
I was doing interviews while traveling around the world for film festivals.
I'm really glad you sent me these letters.
I also took a look at your photo.
I was a bit excited you're a beautiful person.
You also mentioned you're an actress.
Maybe we've come across each other before without realizing it.
Is this your parents' home address?
Please tell me more about the locals and your family in your next letter.
Til next time, Komori Tetsu.
I can't keep you out of my mind ever since…
Man, her acting sucks! Her cosmetic surgery is so obvious too.
What? She's had cosmetic surgery?
- You actually like her? - Not really…
But I watch her everyday…
Look at her! Raising her voice and looking up like that…
How can she be a leading actress with such horrible acting?
Um…
This may sound strange, but…
are virgins over 30 years of age rare?
I think…
it's rare… huh?
I…
Haven't done it since getting married with Shinji.
Haven't done what?
You know… things… at night…
Oh! Right.
I'm serious!
So… I was wondering if you knew anything…
How can I possibly know about things like that?
Maybe… he's actually not into women?
But I know he used to date a few women in the past.
Then…
what's the problem?
Maybe such married couples are common nowadays?
I don't understand…
Wait, don't tell me,
you haven't experienced it before getting married either?
None at all?
Other than myself, everyone in my family is a weirdo.
My brother, his wife,
I, and my sister.
My brother is my father's second wife's son,
so we are not related by blood.
My brother and Miss M. Met in a dating service,
and got married without getting to know each other well.
I don't want you to get the wrong idea,
my brother looks quite handsome in my opinion.
But the lack of women in the country is very serious.
On the other hand, Miss M. Was born in Tokyo's Minato Ward.
It's Minato Ward, but incredibly, it's a coin locker in Shinbashi station.
Are you surprised?
Miss M. Grew up in an orphanage until she was 15,
then worked at a canned food factory or something,
and turned 30 before she realized it.
Hey, you're driving me crazy, please stop.
Come on, why don't you join me, Sumika?
I wonder what's the point of bending a spoon with psychic powers?
Then, if you had psychic powers what would you do?
Me?
I… what would I do?
Oh, I know!
I would fix that fan.
What? What's the point of that?
The point is…
Sumika… ow!
Ow!
Sumika!
Miss M. Almost lost her sight.
The cause was soba noodle sauce getting in between her cornea and contact lens,
which she didn't clean properly.
She was taken to a hospital by ambulance, and stayed there for a few days.
Brother, you don't have to worry so much.
- The doctor said she'll be fine. - Yes.
She wore contacts…
Yeah? So?
I didn't even notice.
Kiyomi is taking a bath right now.
Why are you using my bath oils?
Sorry, I'll get out right away.
You don't have to be shy, we're family.
I missed that.
What, you want to get warmer?
Maybe the water's getting cold.
Sis… please…
Just give me a picture.
I know plenty of magazines that would pay a lot of money for these.
At least they'll appreciate it.
It was a lot tougher for me.
Thanks to you…
You have betrayed me.
… really betrayed me.
Until today,
I've given up everything for you…
Not yet.
… everything for you. I can't forgive you.
I absolutely can't forgive you!
Okay, Miss Wago.
I can't see how you felt in that role.
- Huh? - For example, were you really angry?
Or were you not angry, but pretending to be angry?
Or have you already given everything up?
- Or… - How can I put on a decent act,
if I thought so much about it?
I'm asking you,
how did you prepare for this role?
Just…
act as I feel like it.
"As you feel like it"? What are you, a genius?
That's enough. Thank you.
Wait a minute,
Are you picking on me?
What are you trying to say?
I couldn't reach my full potential thanks to this unfriendly atmosphere.
- Let me try one more time. - Give me a break.
You didn't even bother memorizing these simple lines.
If you have no talent,
you should at least put in extra effort.
What about you? Are you even paying attention?
Wake up already!
Just let the next candidate in.
Come out already. I'm going to splash it on you.
Are you thirsty?
Hot!
Hey, what the hell are you doing?!
Kiyomi!
You really don't want to see a doctor?
This is too much even for a prank.
I'll give her an earful about this.
Is this how you should treat your only sister?
- Brother… - Hmm?
I really regret what I've done to my sister.
I couldn't forgive myself.
I've never thought of myself as the kind of person who turns her family
into manga for prize money.
I want to transform into the kind of person
who can sympathize with family member's pain.
I really do.
Right.
Why doesn't she understand that?
I'm sure,
it's because I haven't expressed my sorrow enough yet.
Stay down.
Homework…
I have to list 100 great things about my sister and turn it into a song.
Don't be stupid!
But… I promised her.
I'll give Sumika an earful.
We're family.
I'm sure we'll understand each other. Okay?
We're family!
Good night.
Can I come in?
Don't come in.
They're all laughing at me.
I can't become an actress anymore.
That stupid manga… they'll forget in no time.
If I can't become an actress,
the world no longer needs me.
I should just die.
- I'll kill myself. - Don't be stupid!
You have your family.
The family obviously needs you.
What about Kiyomi?
She regrets it from the bottom of her heart. Okay?
It's a child's prank.
Did it hurt, brother?
It's not a big deal.
If I can't become an actress…
I won't need this face.
Let go!
You are needed!
- By whom? - Your family!
Who's my family?
Me!
Do you really need me, brother?
Do you?
I do.
Say it to me again.
I need you.
Tell me again.
I need you.
It's a promise.
You'll only need me in your lifetime,
and never need Kiyomi or anyone else.
Only me.
Gorgeous
Finally it's the 10th letter.
As I mentioned before, my brother's wife Miss M. Was hospitalized,
but it actually led to more quality time with my younger sister,
and we're having a lot of fun.
Now, begin.
Your voice is too quiet, I can't hear what you're saying.
Start from the top.
Sumika,
Please, stop this madness!
Then, would you keep sending me money?
You said you'd figure it out.
That's why…
I'm dressed like this today…
But your interview didn't go well, right?
You don't look like an office worker at all.
No way.
OK. Put your feelings into it now.
Sing until you get it right.
Wago Sumika is so wonderful
Open-hearted and generous
She's a genius yet she works hard…
Shinji!
Shinji.
You didn't have to pick me up from the hospital!
Um…
I'm all better now.
I'm back.
Thank you for coming.
"Beautiful" and "beauty" are the same thing.
"Smart", "intelligent" and "stylish", "fashionable"…
They're all repetitive!
And what's this "intense"?
Is that a compliment?
It's not even close to 100 either. Are you even trying?
I'm sorry.
Re-write before tomorrow.
But you're not allowed to use words you used today.
If it's no good next time, I'll make you sing outside, in a bikini!
I'm back.
Sorry for making you worry.
You better?
Yes, just need a few check-ups.
I'm sorry,
there was nothing good in the hospital's shop.
I couldn't get you a souvenir.
You're not supposed to buy souvenirs after being hospitalized.
Oh, is that how it is?
It's for you.
I wasn't sleeping. I was thinking for the song…
It doesn't matter anymore.
It's enough.
Dear Sumika.
I've made up my mind through our exchange of letters.
You're too special to be rotting in the countryside.
You didn't succeed in Tokyo,
because blind people around you failed to recognize how special you are.
None of it is your fault.
I continued writing the script while exchanging letters with you,
before I noticed it, the heroine of my next film and my image of you began to merge.
I know this is all too sudden,
but I would like to formally offer you the role in the near future.
I'm serious.
Of course, we may require an audition for formality.
But I have a feeling,
I couldn't find a replacement for you even if I looked around the world.
But it's all too sudden!
Is it hard to believe?
But films are about magic and surprises one after another.
That line was a bit corny.
I'm looking forward to your response.
Let's make a special film together.
Sincerely, Komori Tetsuo.
I've heard of him, a famous film director, right?
You were exchanging letters?
I think I can finally make a new start.
So I've had enough of this with you.
I'll forgive you. Or more like, I'll forget about it.
Kiyomi.
Yes?
Sorry for taking it out on you.
What would like for dinner tonight?
- Eel. - Eel?
You got it!
Are you alright?
Brother.
Hmm?
My sister has forgiven me.
I see.
Good for you.
Get along well from now on.
Eels are great for your eyes.
Then eat a lot.
Thank you.
Kiyomi, are you having fun in your part-time job?
Where do you work? The convenience store?
What's wrong?
Eel bones… in my throat…
Swallow rice without chewing.
Excuse me.
Is Miss Sumika home?
You are?
Her acquaintance, from Tokyo.
Long time no see. Can we talk outside?
A friend of yours?
No…
work-related… a producer.
This place is out of signal range! Unbelievable.
I suddenly lost contact with you. You gave me a scare!
I'm sorry, I still have to take care of a few things here.
But it seems like a nice place.
It's very relaxing,
and you can see the stars.
You know,
Clean air too…
Out of signal range.
What? What is it?
Well, you just said the same thing twice.
No way? That's embarrassing!
Ow!
- "I'm" … - Huh?
"I'm"
I'm…
"I'm a stupid whore hiding in a stinking country town
from a stupid debt."
Repeat it.
I'm a stupid debt…
I'm sorry.
Shall we go talk things out in Tokyo?
Um… how much do I owe you right now?
I'll pay it back, I promise.
That's what they all say.
I'm not like everyone else.
You're not going to bed yet?
Can I join?
Not with your injury.
Yes, but I can drink a little bit.
Thank you.
Cheers.
Don't you ever think of going back to Tokyo?
Staying in a country town like this
being treated so harshly…
is this really what you wanted?
It's no problem.
I was always alone in Tokyo,
I'm glad I have a family now.
I wanted to stay in a hospital too.
I've been healthy all my life, so I never get to experience it.
And you know, there's an image of it being really dramatic on TV…
And? How did it actually feel?
It was sort of plain and boring.
But there was a really good looking doctor, like you see in TV drama, and…
I envy you.
You've no concerns in your life.
That's not true!
You don't!
I do.
Don't be upset, but…
Shinji…
Why are you so afraid of Sumika?
What?
Nonsense!
I'm a family member too.
Why do you never discuss your troubles with me?
Even… even though we're married.
I'm going to bed.
We're married!
Let go, let go damn it!
What the hell are you doing?
Ow…
Ow!
Ah, damn it!
- Good morning. - Morning.
Off to work?
Have fun, be safe.
Good morning.
Who are you sending all these letters to?
I nearly ran out so ordered more.
Say…
I need to talk to you.
- About what? - I'm in a bit of trouble right now.
Money?
Sure, today?
I have some debt in Tokyo, and I have to pay it off right away.
- How much? - A million yen.
You must have that much money.
How about I return it to you in 50 payments?
I can consider 80 payments.
Why did my value go down?
You're not a high school student anymore.
You're late!
It can't be helped. I had to prepare some things.
- What's this? - Debt contract.
Write your name and address here, and fingerprint here.
Wait a minute!
This is standard procedure for lending money!
And here,
stamp card for 80 payments.
The money?
Don't worry!
I paid you the last time too!
Hey,
Can we use this for an extra 2 stamps?
Whatever.
You want to reminisce on our high school life first?
Sumika.
Who's this guy?
A high school friend.
You're allowed to touch another man's woman in this town?
Huh?
You carry your seal around?
How convenient.
Write your name and address here.
What's this for?
Compensation.
You two…
I'm sure you understand,
but don't call the cops if you want to live.
Don't mess with people from Tokyo.
Hey!
Don't take it all! That's more than I owe!
Gas money, highway fees, and handling fee.
Mr. Komori, I had a dream of checking out a filming location with you last night.
The landscape was similar to this country town,
but it was a lot more beautiful.
Of course, it wasn't a date, and you seemed very serious,
but I felt really happy spending time with you.
How's the script going?
You haven't replied to me for a while,
does it mean you're busy finishing it up?
Of course I don't mind the lack of reply.
Please concentrate on the script for a masterpiece that will make history.
Director Komori.
My face just turned red while writing "director".
Changing the way I refer to someone sure makes me blush.
I finally took care of a serious problem,
and am feeling very refreshed.
I think I can return to Tokyo soon.
All I need to do now is convince my brother to send me money…
Brother?
Can I come in?
Can I borrow your white-out?
Sure.
Why are you being so lazy?
Hold on…
Don't worry, I'll get it.
I just farted!
Geez!
You don't have to be so embarrassed. We're sisters.
Well, I guess it's my fault.
Let's try to get to know each other better in the future.
How long do you intend to stay in this house?
What are your plans for the future?
You know, things like that.
Machiko! Machiko!
I chased it out. But where did it get in?
Welcome home.
I'm back.
You don't seem so well.
Fever?
Brother, we need to talk.
Did you figure something out for my allowance?
I'm doing my best, taking as many orders as I can.
Can you wait until things start to get rolling?
How much longer?
Can you wait until next year?
Give me a break!
I'm going to rot away if I stay here any longer!
- Rot away? - What?
What will rot?
My precious talent as a actress…
things like that!
I see.
Can you not get in the way of our conversation?
It's between us siblings.
I'm sorry.
But it won't solve anything if Shinji overworks himself and gets sick,
I know that.
Maybe you should go back to your room.
Machiko's asleep, isn't she?
I laughed watching her chase a cat with a broomstick.
It was like a manga!
Brother, you broke the promise, didn't you?
What are you doing? Stop.
You did it with another woman, didn't you?
With Machiko.
- How's that possible? - You're lying.
I'm not.
Then, you're still keeping our promise?
Yes.
You won't need anyone else?
Yes.
But you're doing well with your pen-pal, right?
So what?
So… you won't need me anymore…
What are you talking about?
You're the one who needs me, right?
- Stop that… - You need me, right?
You said it yourself…
… or did you forget?
You forgot?
No.
You're right.
Don't say something so stupid again.
What was that?
What was it?
It was nothing.
That cat again?
I guess so.
Did you see a letter?
What's with those dirty flowers?
Get some from the flower shop. I feel sorry for my brother.
But… Shinji liked this kind of flower more.
My brother actually had a preference for flowers?
I found this while cleaning up his stuff.
Intersection of Lust
I was afraid if it was a dirty video…
I couldn't bring myself to watch it…
Throw it away.
Right.
You're right!
Shinji.
That's what we've decided to do.
Please don't be upset.
Was there a letter for me?
What? You were still exchanging letters?
That a problem?
No.
Did you see a letter for me?
I don't know if it was for you, but…
wasn't there a big envelope?
I didn't see it.
Must be in the kitchen.
It was an envelope this big.
The script!
What's with all that luggage, Kiyomi?
Kiyomi,
this was sent to you. Can you explain it?
Machiko, open it for me.
What a scary looking manga!
Sister, I'm going to Tokyo.
Tokyo?
The editors want to talk to me for a series.
Oh, it says…
"Wago Kiyomi, 18 years old".
Is that you?!
Wow!
Grand prize, I million yen!
I'm going to live in Tokyo with that money.
I don't think I'll ever return here.
I'm going to become a manga writer in Tokyo.
What did you draw to win this prize?
A manga about you.
It's about you quitting your dream of becoming an actress.
It's 4 years since you left for Tokyo!
And whose fault is that?
I couldn't concentrate on acting because you drew that weird manga!
Sorry for hurting your feelings with my manga,
but you've never had any acting talent!
What does an amateur know?
I can tell.
It's just embarrassing,
- It's not even acting! - Kiyomi!
Do you enjoy making fun of others so much?
I endured all I could.
With our parents dying like that too…
It was perfect manga material, but I controlled myself.
But why did you have to come back too?
Someone as funny as you has to stay away from me!
You don't realize just how funny you are!
My brother probably didn't understand either.
You probably would've never found out he was lying if he kept it up.
Take it back. - Huh?
That I have no talent in acting…
Take it back!
I let you read it too.
The letter…
The letter from the director.
Remember what he wrote?
I'm sorry, sister.
You haven't received letters lately, right?
Sorry,
I've been working part-time in the postal office this summer.
NO!!!
The final battle between the sisters!
Finally, it has come to this…
Sumika! Kiyomi!
Sumika!
Kiyomi!
It's alright.
At last,
I have atoned for my sins.
I've become a real human being.
I can die as a real human being.
In my next life…
I'll become a better younger sister to you.
Sister…
The End
You…
Same as 4 years ago.
You're the funniest after all!
You're not human.
Right.
In the end, I couldn't change either.
Sorry.
If not for my sister,
you and my brother might have made a nice married couple.
What do you intend to do now?
If you're staying here, please take care of my sister.
Kiyomi…
Take this with you.
Thank you.
Ahhh! Help!
I know!
The murderer must be a cook!
It's going to be just the two of us from now on.
What would you like for dinner?
Let's eat something that'll cheer us up!
What should we do with these letters?
Actress
Damn it!
Aw, what the heck!
What's wrong?
I'm sorry, there was a cat.
- Did you run over it? - No, it ran away.
Kiyomi.
Go away!
Stupid woman!
Enough is enough!
If you're going to turn me into a manga,
see it through to the end!
The funniest part is yet to come.
Sato Eriko as Wago Sumika
Satsukawa Aimi as Wago Kiyomi
Nagase Masatoshi as Wago Shinji
Nagasaku Hiromi as Wago Machiko
Tosa Nobumichi as Komori Tetsuo
Yamamoto Hiroshi as Hagiwara
Theme song: Chatmonchy - Sekai Ga Owaru Yoru Ni
Based on novel by Motoya Yukiko
Screenplay, Director: Yoshida Daihachi