Your mother was diabetic, right?
You are also diabetic.
And, the IeveI of...
This is it for us?
Mum! Mum'
I'd like to tell you first what's going on.
Would you like to come back to the bank?
Do you want to come back to the bank?
What do you mean?
Our bank is about to face a huge problem right now.
Our dirty laundry will be exposed very soon.
We need someone to clean up everything and
reconstruct our bank!
I need your help!
I'm home.
She is not home?
I'm home. Hi, dear.
Where have you been?
I'm so thirsty! Would you like a cup of tea?
- Where were you? - What about you?
I went to the mountain.
Right, I forgot about that.
I stopped by a bar just came home.
- I was in the hospital. - Hospital?
- Haruki's mother collapsed. - What?
I went to his house to return his handkerchief.
His mother came out and collapsed in front of me.
What?
Her cancer came back, and she suffered from
cerebral anemia. She has been feeling ill apparently.
We caused her a lot of stress, so I had to help her.
Sure.
It would be really hard for Haruki to take care of her.
- Let me take a bath. - Okay.
Stop.
Let's not.
Do you still lov your husband?
I really don't know.
I don't know but, I'm vulnerable right now.
I think two vulnerable individual should not
embrace each other like this
I understand.
Maybe sometime in th future on a sunny day...
When your mind is completely clear...
Not on a dark night like this...
On a sparkling day with absolutely no clouds...
Let's embrace each other again.
TASOGARE RYUUSEIGUN (Like Shooting Stars in the Twilight) Eps. 9
Ouch.
The president said we could have a very plush year-end party
since our Memory Box project became so popular!
Mr. Takizawa, you are the God! I really want to try caviar once!
Idiot! He made it happen, so he should pick a restaurant!
I really don't care.
I really want caviar.
I want to go to karaoke!
The President of the Bank.
Hello? This is Takizawa.
Sorry for cailing. We have some urgent issues.
Did Moriguchi tell you?
Yes.
Let me get straight to the point.
I want you to take our corporate planning position.
I want you to manage our business in general.
Thank you.
May I think about it?
What's there to think about?
This is very unusual.
Well, your current company may not let you go.
Should we talk to them?
No thanks. Please give me some time.
I will think about it and give you an answer.
One miso and butter ramen is ready!
Where is Ms. Meguro?
She quit.
She turned in her resignation and left.
Do you know where she is now?
She should be at home, right?
One miso and butter ramen is ready! It will get cold!
Your noodles will be so soggy!
The bank asked me to come back.
Is that right?
Mr. Moriguchi was vindicated from the allegation of power
harassment and got his director's position back.
And, they are about to offer me a good position, too.
That's amazing. Thank goodness!
I'm not sure. I'm having so much fun at work now.
I'm needed there I cannot be all that happy.
That's a great offer. I feel relieved.
Relief?
I will be able to leave this house with no strings attached.
What did you just say?
I'm thinking about leaving.
What do you mean?
You know why, don't you?
You like someone else.
When did you find out?
It was obvious. I sensed it.
She works with you, right?
Her name is Shiori Meguro.
You worked late a lot a little while ago.
I delivered some food to you once.
I saw you with her that night.
You looked great.
You looked calm and happy.
You didn't need anything but her.
When you were with me you were always looking up.
You were struggling to find something that you couldn't
find here. I was shocked to see you like that.
Even if I know you like someone else, I can play
a role as your wife easily.
I get your pay.
I clean, wash clothes, and cook for you.
It's so easy. I can continue working as your wife easily.
But...
But it became boring.
Can I live a different life, too?
What's the best way of living?
What do you really want to do?
Please think about it one more time.
I may marry Sudo actually.
Really?
Congratulations.
I'm proud of my decision.
I've been living alone for a long time.
My pace of life has to change if I live with him.
I have to do a lot more.
It's really tough at my age, to be honest.
But we could live 30 more years.
I thought I was still sort of young.
It's easier to continue my carefree life and enjoy romance.
But I felt like trying something new and difficult.
You must love Sudo.
WeII, I work hard every day.
He is trying his best in his industry.
We support each other like comrades.
I that right?
I was confident that our bond would never go away.
That's why i decided to marry him.
Even when he gets attracted to young girls temporarily.
I thought we would continue caring about each other.
You met a nice man, Satomi.
Sorry for talking about me when your marriage is on the rocks.
Don't worry about it.
But I don't want you to give up on your marriage easily.
I think marriage is beyond love and hate.
Beyond love and hate?
Sure, you fall in love and get married.
You go through a lot with your husband.
Marriage is on the other side.
I want to get to the other side this time around.
Mr. Takizawa, can you help me?
You still have a tag from a dry cleaner.
Come on.
Mr. Kawamoto, your buttons aren't hooked right.
This is my style.
I'm thinking about Ieaving.
I may not be able to see such a beautiful moon with you again.
The moon is beautiful tonight, can you see it, too?
Ms. Shiori Meguro?
Youar from Tokyo's Ota Ward.
Yes.
I worked in a cafetaria of Ogino Warehouse while taking care
of my mother.
Since my mother passed away, Iim looking for a full-time position.
There are probably a lot more job in Tokyo.
*Midori Kayano. Why do you want to move here?
Because I love the ocean!
I really don't care. You will be standing a lot at the job.
It's really hard. Are you going to be okay?
Are you physically strong?
Are you?
Yes, please let me work.
I will do anything!
Your mother is diabetic, right?
Yes.
You are also diabetic.
What's worse, you already have diabetic retinopathy.
If you don't do anything about it, you could go blind.
I could go blind?
This illness will progress if it's Ieft untreated.
Let's start the treatment and stop the progress.
*WAKABA BANK Branch Manager : Kanji Takizawa.
The moon is beautiful tonight. Can you see it too?
Mr. Monguchi was so scary.
I thought he was always mad at me.
By the way, didn't you say you needed to talk?
Well...
The bank is asking me to come back.
Mr. Monguchi asked me.
Is that right?
That's great news. Congrats.
Thanks. But I haven't decided, to be honest.
I love my job in my new company.
He told me there were some unsolved issues.
Mr. Monguchi made it sound like our bank had some secret
bribery or fraudulent loans.
Is that right?
I thought you had some information about it.
I really don't know.
Okay.
To improve compliance, our inspection must become strict.
There should be no problem as long as I know.
That's good to know.
What did your wife say?
In fact, she left me.
- Why? - It was my fault.
What? Did you cheat on her?
It's embarrassing, but yes.
What?
What is she like?
She is strong.
She is clean-cut and classy like a lily.
You are too old to be so poetic.
But she left me. too.
That's horrible!
I know. What's worse, my daughter eloped.
This is going from bad to worse.
She ran away with a man who is older than me.
You can't laugh anymore, can you?
Wow.
You've changed a lot.
You've got softer.
- Really? - Yes.
Sure, you didn't do anything unnecessary before.
You didn't give us the smallest chance to get to you.
You used to be hard to be with.
Did you feel that way? Why are you saying that now?
I'm just joking.
But so many things happened this past year.
I met a lot of people, too.
Work is not your priority in life. Human connections are
more important. I feeI that strongly lately.
Depending on who we meet, our life turns gray or rosy.
Good for you! I wish I could be passionately in love once!
Can I drink with you guys?
- Of course. - Sure.
- Hello, I'm Inoue. - Hi.
- Did you close the store? - Sure.
That's an important line! I can't change it.
Give me a break! Matilda should not talk like that!
That's your preference, isn't it?
It's not fair to use your preference!
Sorry, the deadline is approaching.
Thanks for everything.
I will try not to bother you.
Should I get beef?
I'm home.
Hey, welcome back.
Sorry, he came so suddenly.
Is Mr. Sudo here?
Sure, he is taking i shower right now.
Sorry. I shouldn't be here, should i?
Don't worry. Sorry.
I got it. Please eat this with him.
I will see you later.
Sorry. Mariko!
- Satomi? - Ah, yes!
Haruki?
What a coincidence!
It's really is.
Aren't you working today?
I'm on leave.
To take care of your mother?
Did you teII your firm about your mother's condition?
Not yet.
If I tell them they will probably be supportive of me.
But I don't want to cause trouble to them.
I'm thinking about quitting.
You shouldn't!
I'm sure your mother doesn't want you to quit working just
to take care of her!
Let me help you.
What?
How is your mother doing?
She is asleep right now.
She calls me when she gets up.
I haven't been able to sleep much, worrying about her.
That must be exhausting.
We will make it work.
I have to.
Sorry for the mess.
- I will tak care of it. - Don't worry.
Please let me help you.
You should lie down for a couple of hours.
And please, go to work tomorrow, okay?
I don't think she will be comfortable with me, but...
I will try to take care of everything quietly.
This is the least I can do, so please let me help you.
- Are you still open? - Sure.
Isn't that your friend on TV?
Arioka Real Estate was given an illegal loan
called "sub-leasing" and
advertised the property.
Inoue.
Good morning.
Thank you for cooking breakfastf for me.
Please enjoy your breakfast and go to work, okay?
But if my mum wakes up...
I will explain what's going on.
I will tell her that I'm helping to repay her for what we did.
Hopefully she will understand.
My mother can go to the bathroom on her own.
But she can't walk a lot.
Okay.
Okay! I'm going to wash my face!
Haruki went to work.
I will stay and take care of you today.
Please tell me anything if you need heIp.
I'll go home as soon as I'm done here.
Come up. Let's talk.
I was just picking the photos for my funeral.
Please don't say that.
I know more about my health than anyone else.
I'm planning to check into a hospice soon.
I'm sure Haruki will be against it, but...
I can't cause any more trouble to him.
I have some photos from Haruki's childhood.
Please feel free to look at them.
Isn't he adorable?
Sure he is.
He is precious to me.
I enjoyed cooking and washing cloth for him.
I ironed all his shirts and handkerchieves.
He was my reason for living.
I feel frustrated because I can't do those things anymore.
I don't want to ruin his life.
So...
I really don't want to ask you to do this, but...
Until my last day,
will you please take care of this house for me?
Considering what happened,
isn't it a fair deal?
Right?
The number you just called is not in the service area or
is turned off.
Inoue...
Wakaba Bank is in trouble, isn't it?
Sure.
These bad people roam around at will.
Mr. Takizawa, aren't you glad you are no longer with them?
Sure.
Please continue working for Ogino Warehouse!
PIease! Mr. Takizawa, let's go to lunch.
Sorry. I brought some bread. Maybe next time.
Mr. Kawamoto, let's go.
Sorry. I don't feeI great.
Okay.
- Can I join you? - Sure.
You got some rice balls?
I got three 120-yen rice balls. The total was 360 yen.
And, plus sales tax.
My monthly allowance is 30,000 yen.
I have to save on lunch every three days.
Sure, same here.
Come on. You don't have to do that, do you?
I'm not trying to be sarcastic.
I always thought you shouldn't stay here for a long time.
The bank wants you back, right?
I can tell!
Their headquarters are not calling you about our loan.
There are no other reasons that l can think of.
What's more, the scandal came out.
I haven't decided if I'm going back or not.
The job I have been on doing with you all here has been
so creative and fun.
I still don't know what I'm doing half the time, but
I feel like a rookie, and every day is so fresh.
I don't want to sound arrogant, but I realized the joy of work
is not all about my position or pay.
It's between you and me, but Wakaba Bank has
some serious issues.
I don't think a fun job will be waiting for me there.
You probably had fun here because you were relaxed.
The difficult job that only you can do is waiting for you
at the bank probably.
You have to keep challenging yourself!
You arr too big of a man to end your career in such small company.
Try to make it big one more time.
Mr. Kawamoto.
Hello, there!
I'm home.
I was telling her how you were when you were little.
Your favorite teddy bear was named "Pon-chan".
You went into the ocean with it.
The waves took it, and you started bawling.
Here you go.
I forgot about that. Did that really happen?
Were you able to eat dinner, mum?
She is really good at cooking.
I'm not sure about her daughter, but...
I'm sorry for what happened.
Don't worry about it.
I wanted to live to see Haruki's baby, but I air already gave up.
Come on. Your doctor said you could live longer.
Sure, doctor always try to make us feel better.
I signed up to go into a hospice starting next month.
Please be ready.
Don't worry. I will take care of you here.
You can't do that.
Why not?
If I can't take care of myself,
I will go into the hospice.
I don't want you to see me being miserable.
You won't look miserable, It could happen to anyone!
I don't want to be like everyone else.
I want to stay pretty in your memories.
You understand how I feeI, right?
Cafeteria.
The pork ginger combo is ready!
What are you doing? Hurry up!
Sorry.
I've been waiting for you. Sorry to rush you. but...
I want you to be the leader of the internal assessment team
for illegal loans.
I'm counting on you since you worked outside once.
Certainly, I will dedicate all my strength.
I was named the leader of the internal assessment committee.
I'm Takizawa. I'll try my very best to reform this bank.
Let's start questioning all the officers who were involved
in this case.
Inoue must have done it on his own.
Everyone denied their involvement.
I am investigating everyone involved .
You will never know the truth unless we conduct a through investigation.
Hey, why don't you take a lunch break?
Sure, I will take a break when I'm done.
Why didn't you come in?
I wish time had stopped.
I hope Mum's condition could stabilize,
and you could stay right here with me.
I wish I could stop time right now.
That will be amazing.
Here you go, It's done. Please take it upstairs.
Mariko, you said before.
"Two vulnerable people should not embrace each other".
What do you think? Are you still vulnerable?
Let's see. I think I got a little stronger.
When someone appreciates what I do,
I feel happier.
What about you?
I'm doing much better too.
Kataoka, Inoue is late for his interview.
Can you go get him for me?
Sure. I will.
Mr. Takizawa, Mr. Inoue is...
- What's wrong? - Please come with me!
Are you okay?
*To be continued...
Inoue!!!
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