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00:01What does it mean to make a choice? You compare two things, decide their relative value, and then ultimately discard one of them.
00:12When my parents had me at 18, they threw away their families. They chose me instead.
00:19I was told that if they hadn't done that, I wouldn't have been born.
00:23Because they chose their child, they had to elope.
00:26Fate would later lead me, the one who had been chosen, to live with a family my father had not chosen.
00:33Please go to your old house and retrieve your father's computer.
00:37It was originally mine anyway, but then I gave it to my brother when he left town.
00:43Since it's still there, I'd like it back.
00:46I can't go until the weekend. I'm busy with school all week.
00:50Skip it! Go tomorrow!
00:52The landlady's name is Maruyama. I'll let her know my nephew is coming.
00:55It's not that I'm doing this in return for what she's done.
01:01I just want to feel useful to somebody for once.
01:04And also, I want to get away from this feeling of guilt.
01:10It's been two years.
01:15Who's that? Could be a neighbor.
01:27Or, considering she wasn't a house, maybe some relative I've never met?
01:34Oh well. I'm here to get the laptop.
01:41Where is it? Must be here somewhere.
01:46No luck.
01:51Come to think of it, would I really have overlooked a laptop when I left here two years ago?
01:57When did I see it last?
02:00Dad used to take a lot of pictures.
02:02And he'd use the laptop to edit them and make photo albums.
02:06Look, isn't this one nice?
02:08I want it.
02:10Okay, I'll print it out for you.
02:12The landlady has a printer she lets me use for-
02:14SUZU, DON'T!
02:17Come on!
02:19Don't worry, the picture's still on the camera's memory card.
02:22SUZU, would you not get off?
02:24Wait, so if we stop using it around that time, what ended up happening to it?
02:31The package that woman was carrying looked just about the right size.
02:38It hasn't even been an hour since then.
02:41Maybe she's still-
02:43Hey!
03:04It's you.
03:07So, I-
03:09This rain's the worst, right?
03:12And this shelter's leaking all over.
03:14It could be a problem because I don't want to get any water on this thing.
03:18So that is the laptop?
03:20Here, please use this.
03:23You're just as kind as he was.
03:26Really threw me there.
03:27Huh?
03:28Nothing really, and thank you.
03:31You're the Watari family's oldest child, aren't you?
03:34You look just like your father.
03:36I knew he had a son, but you surprised me.
03:40To be honest, I thought you were him at first.
03:42So she's someone who knew my dad?
03:45She doesn't sound like a relative from the way she's talking.
03:48So then, what was she doing at the house?
03:51You need a ride somewhere?
04:02To the train station, please.
04:04Regardless of why she was there, I need to get that laptop.
04:08But before that...
04:10Sorry.
04:11Didn't catch your name.
04:14Nice to meet you.
04:17Here's my business card.
04:19A girl's bar?
04:22Uh-huh.
04:23But just part-time.
04:24School takes up most of my days.
04:26I'm a third-year student at South Shinshu University.
04:29Rika Maruyama?
04:31That name...
04:33Where have I heard it before?
04:35The landlady's name is Maruyama.
04:37I'll let her know my nephew is coming.
04:39You're the landlady?!
04:41Yep.
04:42Or to be more exact, the landlady's granddaughter.
04:45I live alone and lead a busy life,
04:47but sometimes I go and help Grandma with her real estate work.
04:50Oh, so that's how it is.
04:53If she's related to the landlady,
04:55I can see why she'd be checking in on the property.
04:57But wait...
04:59That still doesn't explain why she has the laptop.
05:08I got talked into coming over,
05:10but I guess this is the perfect chance.
05:14Well, I hope Black Tea is okay.
05:18I hate to impose.
05:19Aw, are you nervous?
05:21Shouldn't I be for inviting a strange man over like this?
05:24You look pretty straight-laced.
05:27But for all I know,
05:28maybe you're a bit of a womanizer.
05:30Not at all!
05:31I'm a nice guy, I swear it!
05:33I promise not to try anything funny!
05:35You're safe with me.
05:39Oh, I'm not worried.
05:41Sorry, I shouldn't have teased you.
05:43You've been looking at me like a scared puppy this whole time.
05:45I couldn't resist!
05:48Take this.
05:49My apology.
05:52My grandma gave me these.
05:54They're my favorite.
05:55Why don't we have some and unwind?
05:59It wasn't the laptop at all!
06:02Hm?
06:05You mistook the box for a laptop and that's why you chased after me?
06:08Sorry for the wild goose chase.
06:10No, I'm the one who should be sorry for barging into your place.
06:13I'll be on my way once I finish this.
06:16So then, does this mean that you know the girl who came by this morning?
06:20Hm?
06:21She was also asking about a laptop computer.
06:23She seemed pretty mature but she was probably a high school student.
06:27That sounds a whole lot like...
06:29What was her name?
06:30Oh yes, that's right.
06:31Tachivana.
06:33Before your family moved in, it seems like she was living in that house.
06:37I guess my grandma must have contacted anyone connected to the house about the demolition.
06:41In fact, your old garden in Shinshu?
06:44The truth is, it used to be mine.
06:46Satsuki, huh?
06:48Why would you take our computer?
06:50Well, I wouldn't worry about it at all.
06:52I looked for the laptop myself and I couldn't find it anywhere either.
06:56And even if I had found it, I couldn't give it away without asking you.
07:00But I remember that girl saying she was only interested in what was on it.
07:04What was on it?
07:06The photo!
07:08So, she's looking for that photo.
07:10At least I think she is.
07:12But I wonder why.
07:14Is this girl that came snooping around the reason why you've been looking so sad and gloomy?
07:19Is it a love thing?
07:20No, not really.
07:22Although...
07:23Actually, maybe that's exactly what it is.
07:26I thought I'd settle things with her, but I don't feel good about it.
07:32Look at Mr. Complicated. Adolescent sucks, doesn't it?
07:36Oh, wanna come to work with me?
07:39Huh?
07:40Okay, so you're in love with your classmate, girl A. And also with your childhood friend, girl B? But unfortunately, both of them wanted to date you at the same time, right?
07:52And in the end, you couldn't choose either of them, huh?
07:54Aw, that's such a waste, though!
07:57Back off, you vultures. Naoto's here with me, you got it?
08:01Boo!
08:02Rika!
08:04Hey, today's on me. I'm going to drink, okay?
08:07You're underage, so all you're gonna get is strawberry milk.
08:11Back to our talk. I was convinced you were all depressed because you'd gotten dumped. I guess I was wrong.
08:19Was that weird of me, choosing to pick neither of them?
08:23Well, I wouldn't say weird exactly, but they both like you, right? So you might as well pick one over the other.
08:30See, now that's the attitude that I just can't understand.
08:33Look, Rika, if I had a preference between them, that would be one thing. But if I care for them equally, how could I ever sit around laughing with one of them while knowing the other's hurting?
08:45I couldn't. Never in a million years. Yeah, yeah, I know. I'm pathetic and can't commit to a decision.
08:52I suck!
08:53Are you sure?
08:55If you ask me, I don't think it's that you can't decide which girl to choose. I think you're just scared about making the choice itself.
09:03You've already chosen one of them, haven't you? You're just not ready to face that reality.
09:09No, I don't think that's... Look, to be honest, I really do think I love them equally.
09:16How about you let me take a guess? I bet I can figure out which of those girls you're more drawn to.
09:21Can you really tell by talking to me?
09:25Hey, Rika!
09:27Sorry about this, I'll be right back. Should just be a minute.
09:30Sure.
09:40Hey, where are you?
09:42Oh, I'm...
09:44It sure is noisy.
09:46I'm outside!
09:48Whatever. Did you get the laptop?
09:49I'm sorry. I looked for it, but couldn't find it anywhere.
09:52I'll find some place to sleep tonight and then try again tomorrow.
09:56Actually, if you looked for it, then that's good enough for me. As long as what's stored on there doesn't get out.
10:02Huh?
10:03Never mind, just come home.
10:05Oh, cool. I guess I'm allowed to go home then.
10:09Hey, buddy. Sorry I had to leave you on your own like that.
10:13Uh, Rika? Wait, are you like super drunk or something?
10:17What? Don't be ridiculous. I'm not drunk, you goofball.
10:21Every time I have a drink, people say, Rika, you're drunk, and ask why you drink so much.
10:26And I'm like, because it tastes good.
10:27That's not a pillow!
10:32Here.
10:34I have to go now, alright?
10:37My Aunt Tamayo told me to hurry and come home soon.
10:40Is she the aunt you live with? The one that you were talking to earlier?
10:44So she's that nice guy's little sister.
10:47Huh? You mean my dad?
10:48I sure do. You know, he actually gave me some really good advice once back in the day.
10:55He did?
10:56Yep.
10:58At winter break my first year of middle school, your dad used to come over to my grandmother's place to talk with her.
11:03I had two boys at school tell me they like me, and I don't know what to do.
11:08The three of us get along really well, but if I pick one of them, I'm afraid I'll end up hurting the other one.
11:13Geez, that sounds a lot like my story.
11:18I know, right?
11:20Well, what did he say?
11:22Uh, I think you should just go with your gut without overthinking it.
11:27Because whichever one you pick, there's a good chance that all of you will end up happy.
11:31And even if not, we still don't know for sure that the person you don't pick will be unhappy forever.
11:37As it turned out, I only dated the boy I picked for a week before breaking things off with him.
11:44That's fast.
11:45Yeah, I know, but hold on, this story's not over yet.
11:48So what is it you keep doing on your computer?
11:51Emailing my kid sister.
11:53She's really nervous about her entrance exams, so I try to cheer her up every day.
11:57Wait, my dad was writing to Tamayo?
12:00I thought they completely cut off their families after they eloped.
12:02Seems like he was still secretly in contact with his little sister.
12:06It may sound strange, but my sister and I, I feel like we can talk more openly since I left.
12:12People don't have to be chained down by their decisions.
12:16Even if a bond is broken, there's no reason you can't build it all over again.
12:20When in doubt, be honest with yourself and make the choice you truly want.
12:31Because there's a good chance that all of you will end up happy.
12:34Those words, that's what I learned from your dad.
12:36I'm back!
12:37I'm sorry, I wasted your time.
12:38No, I'm actually glad I went.
12:39It gave me a chance to sort out some feelings.
12:41Hmm?
12:42Oh, also, I'm pretty sure we probably just ended up throwing away the laptop.
12:44It was dangerous to keep around after Suzu busted up the screen.
12:46So anyway, I don't think you have to worry about anyone ever seeing those emails.
12:47How do you know about those emails?!
12:48I've gotta go change!
12:49I'm dirty!
12:50People don't have to be chained down by their decisions.
12:52things, I think.
12:53Villain on screen, don't give myself help, I see my help.
12:54Because this is a bad idea and I'm still in control of duty.
12:55You're in control of anything.
12:56I don't have to worry about anyone ever seeing those emails.
12:57What?
12:58Can I get the data into the dark?
13:00How do you know about those emails?!
13:02How do you know about those emails?!
13:03I got to go change!
13:05I got to go change, I'm dirty!
13:07How do you know about those emails?!
13:08I got to go change!
13:10How do you know about those emails?!
13:11I got to go change!
13:12I'm dirty!
13:13People don't have to be chained down by their decisions.
13:21If that's really true, then maybe...
13:25Maybe I can follow Rika's advice and admit what the answer in my heart was all along.
13:35Jeez, Tachibana. You're really bad about leaving people on red.
13:39I mean, I know I made a promise to help you out and all, but this is a bit much.
13:47What is it that you want, if you don't mind saying?
13:51Memories. I can live just fine on my own as long as I have happy memories to sustain me.
13:58So did you ever find what you were looking for?
14:03In the end, not a lot or at least nothing concrete.
14:09But it's fine. I still got enough. I shouldn't ask for more. This is fine, really.
14:21Tachibana. If you're in such a bad way, go out with me.
14:28Thanks for the blatant pity offer, but no way. I would never.
14:32I get the feeling you don't like me much, do you?
14:36Right.
14:36Ouch. But I don't quite feel like you hate me either.
14:40Kinda strange. Wonder why.
14:44It's just because you're Nao's friend.
14:47As strange as it sounds, there's no way I could ever hate anything that's connected to him.
14:53Not that I like it.
14:54I've decided. From today on, I'm taking your side.
15:02You've inspired me. I'm willing to take on the risk and get involved now.
15:06Well, I don't really get why. But can I ask for one thing?
15:13It's now. On the off chance he ever tries to see me again, do everything you can.
15:18And please keep him as far away from me as possible.
15:23Because I... I never want to see him again.
15:26If you're looking for Satsuki, she moved.
15:34Tokui, why are you here?
15:36Look, it's totally empty inside.
15:39When did...
15:40Last week. She already did all the school transfer paperwork.
15:45If you've known since then, how come you didn't say anything to me about it?
15:50Well, he never asked me.
15:51And besides, Satsuki asked me not to because she said things would get annoying.
15:57What? She said that?
15:59Wait a sec. Why are you calling Satsuki by her first name?
16:03I'm sorry. I didn't tell you since you didn't ask.
16:08But she and I... Truth is, we're dating now.
16:13What?
16:14See ya.
16:21So, earlier tonight, um, when you said you thought I'd already made a choice...
16:41Oh, right. You mean about girl A and girl B.
16:44Can you really tell which girl I chose?
16:46All right, this next question's gonna sound a little mean,
16:54but it's really more of a psychological test, okay?
16:59You, girl A, and girl B were on a boat that capsized at sea.
17:03And now the three of you are all stranded out in the open ocean.
17:06Then suddenly, a single occupant lifeboat floats by.
17:09Ah! This is the classic you-can-only-save-one dilemma.
17:13Making things a bit more complicated is that because for whatever reason,
17:17you cannot use the lifeboat yourself.
17:20So, I'm doomed to die a watery death?
17:22Unfortunately, yes.
17:23But with your decision, you can still save either girl A or girl B.
17:27So, which girl are you going to save?
17:29There's no way.
17:31I can't decide that.
17:33So, you'll let both of them die?
17:36It's just a psychological test.
17:38You can go with your gut.
17:40Rika, look, I...
17:42It's okay. Don't tell me.
17:48The girl you just chose is very important to you,
17:51and she's captured your heart in a special way.
17:55But you're still completely dependent.
17:58And the girl you didn't choose, that much is clear.
18:01I was convinced Satsuki would understand.
18:09That she'd get it.
18:10Why I could never have made the decision to choose her.
18:14And up until the very end, she wouldn't blame me.
18:17Geez, I'm a selfish jerk.
18:23I said all that self-serving stuff, and then pushed her away.
18:29I never realized how much...
18:32I was relying on Satsuki to carry me.
18:34Because of you, idiot.
18:39She's gone.
18:41I want to see her.
18:43Even if it's just to apologize.
18:44Hey, pay attention, Naoto.
18:53You're on a date with a cute girl today.
18:54Don't you remember?
18:56Aren't you having any fun?
19:00Well, you will after we go make some photo stickers.
19:03We look so good together.
19:08Take a look.
19:09I added these cute doodles to it.
19:11So I guess girls really like photos, huh?
19:14Of course we do.
19:16And that's because they let you look back on your memories anytime.
19:20Memories.
19:23Maybe that explains it.
19:25Why Satsuki was looking for the laptop.
19:29I think I know where she might be.
19:30If she went to Matsumoto, she'll probably stay at her parents' inn for a while.
19:36I've thought about calling so many times.
19:39But still...
19:41What if she rejects me completely?
19:45I'm afraid to find out how she really feels.
19:49It's almost time for the school trip.
19:52Yeah, I heard they changed the destination to Okinawa.
19:54I can't wait!
19:56It was Kyoto until last year.
19:57When will they decide on the groups?
19:59I really hope all of us will end up in the same one.
20:04Rika!
20:07Hello?
20:08Rika?
20:09Hey, Naoto.
20:10It's been a while.
20:11You're on your lunch break right now, right?
20:13Yeah.
20:14Well, I'm at my grandma's house right now and we found a USB stick.
20:18I opened it up and it has that one picture you mentioned on it.
20:20Seems like your father gave it to my grandma for safekeeping back then, but then she accidentally misplaced it.
20:27We finally found it when we were doing our year-end cleaning.
20:31Anyway, I've sent it to your place via express courier.
20:34Tamayo!
20:37Can I borrow your computer and printer?
20:40What's going on?
20:43The USB stick.
20:44It contained the one remaining copy of the picture we took that day.
20:49The picture Satsuki was looking for.
20:52Satsuki.
21:03Here goes.
21:04I need to know.
21:12Hello?
21:13Naoto, it's so wonderful to hear from you.
21:16Yayoi!
21:17I can't believe you knew it was me right away.
21:19It was the caller ID, but I do remember the names of all of our past guests.
21:25I'm sorry to bother you during work, but has Satsuki arrived home yet?
21:30Huh?
21:31No, Satsuki's not here.
21:33Why do you ask?
21:34Make sure you're not late, okay?
21:51Oh, and lock the windows when you leave.
21:54Thanks.
21:55And see you soon.
21:56Going to a boarding school is such a total pain.
22:09See you soon.
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