"Their impulses are spontaneous." "They are like the 'hook' in music terms that... go straight to the heart of a song without a usual build-up." "New Cinema Workshop Presents" "SABI" " SABI QUIRKY GUYS AND GALS" "CHEER GIRKS" "What are you staring at?" "Him." "He's been trying for five minutes." "He doesn't know how to tie shoe laces." "He's crying." "He's not a kid anymore." "Let cheer him on!" "Forget it." "He's simply stupid." "Why did you punch me...?" "!" "Those who ridicule the week are not cheer girls!" ""Tie your shoes securely... make your footing steady and strong." "And put your feet forward firmly, steadily and gingerly." "One thousand miles start from the first step forward."" "Sorry, I don't mean to overstay.." "I'm glad that you feel very comfortable here." "Please take as much time as you like." "Hello there." "Good Evening." "Hi girls!" "How did your cheering go?" "We did 23 today.." "Wow!" "23 cheers a day!" "." "That's cool." "Isn't that the highest number?" "." "We did 26 at the end of last year." "Oh yes, I remember now." "You are terrific human beings." "I tip my hat to you girls." "Chiharu is the one to be admired." "We just tag along." "She's a cheering genius." "In terms of my respect, she ranks 2nd only to Hayao Miyazaki." ""Chiharu is super!" "." "Chiharu is great!" "Ciharu's cheer makes the world go round!" "." "She's the most powerful cheering queen!"" "You're embarrassing me." "You two worked hard today.." "Tonight's dinner is on me." ""Rally, ho!"" "Your usual?" "Yep, but add fried calamari and spam to my usual." "I'll have a double portion of my usual." "Hey, I'm paying for it." "Take it easy." "Oh, yes." "I have a favor to ask you." "Go ahead." "This raspberry jam from Romania." "The lid is so tight that it refuses to open." "See how tight this Lid is?" "Energize me." ""Every lid in the world should open." "A lid that does not open is not a lid." "Flex your upper arm and power yourself up." "Muscle, max, hustle, go, go!"" "Oh yeah!" "I'm energized!" "It's open!" "I did it!" "Now I can taste the Romanian jam I've been dreaming of." "Taste good?" "." "Just so so." "Thank you for your help." "I'd tried many times but your cheering helped me." "Trust your own power and offer gratitude to the universe,... a miracle does happen." "I'm too full to finish two portions." "Do you have anyone you want to cheer?" "." "Let's see..." "Oh yes." "He's the one." "Koganezaki of the Kawasaki Elephants." "Oh yes, you are a die-hard fan of his." "He's 50 years old, isn't he?" "He's 52 and a grandfather now." "Never heard of a pro ball play.er old enough to have a grandchild." "If your mind stay. strong even if the body gets weak,..." "You can keep shining." "When I see him go sliding head first...." "I can't hold back my tears." "He really inspires me." "He's your spiritual master, isn't he?" "But he's been in a slump this season." "He was sent down to the minors last month." "I really want to cheer him." "Hey, he's over there." "Are you Mr. Koganezaki?" "Yes." "I believe you aren't placing.... enough weight on your pivot foot when at bat." "You are too conscious of your balance,... that prevents you from raising your left leg." "That's why you're hitting the ball with your upper body only." "Also, your batting stance is too narrow,... that's why your Left shoulder tends to move forward." "Why did you...?" "!" "You are not his batting coach." "I was a softball play.er in middle school." "Mamiko was." "She read the entire Dokaben series." "Don't misunderstand our mission." "We are here to cheer him." "We're the cheer girls and can't cross the line." "I was wrong." "Dark night is followed by bright morning." "Rain eventually stops." "Spring always comes after winter." ""Hit the ball out of here, Koganezaki!" "Keep hitting balls far out!" "Keep the slump out of you." "Bring back your glory days one more time, Koganezaki!" "The older you get, the more home runs you'll hit!"" "Wow!" "Huge!" "Can I finish it?" "." "We didn't order these large portions." "It's on me." "These dolls are for you as well." "Cool!" "It looks just like you." "It's so cute." "Did you make those 'kokeshi' dolls?" "It's my only hobby." "You must like your face a lot." "Thanks." "I'll place it on top of my TV.." "I can't 'cause my TV." "has a thin screen." "Why are you treating us to all these things?" "I want to thank you girls on behalf of Mr. Koganezaki." "I'm so moved by your kind hearts and what you did for him." "I see." "Good deeds deserve a good reward." "Thank you for the meal." "We'll dig in now." "Why did you...?" "!" "Did you forget our basic principle?" "What we do is strictly a volunteer activity.." "The moment we allow an exception, corruption sets in." "She is so inflexible." "She's an old maid type." "We'll have the meals you prepared for us." "We'll pay. for the meals and the extra portions." "Please donate those dolls to poor children." "You win." "Boy, you girls rock!" "I'm proud of having the pure hearted Chiharu... as my friend." "I'll follow her even if she can be violent at times." "Let's have the meals before they get cold." "Wow!" "." "I'm so excited to have this curried rice." "I'll eat it Like Indian people do." "Don't use your Left hand." "That's the hand to wipe your ass." "Oh no." "Namaste!" "May." "I help you?" "Can you cheer me up?" "Yes... but how?" "." "I killed a person." "I am sorry,.... but I....." "I've ne..never... met a real murderer before." "I did not kill him myself." "One of my subordinates made a huge mistake." "So I yelled at him, "You don't deserve to live..."" "He hung himself that night." "Since then I've been wracked with guilt and can't sleep." "Can you help me?" ""What's done is done." "The guilt won't change a thing." "But you can change your future." "Let go of your guilt." "You've suffered enough." "Leave the past and move on."" "You were originally cheerleaders right?" "Yes, we're regular cheerleaders at the University." "During this difficult time,... we realized that there are many who need good cheering." "It's said that over 30,000 people commit suicide every year." "We don't have financial power or professional know-how." "But we can help people with our cheerleading." "You are so wonderful!" "." "You are goddesses coming down on this desert-like world!" "You are bodhisattvas and angels." "I'm really impressed." "Tell me how you are helping..." "Why are you showing me that?" "What?" "." "What's the reason?" "Are you pointing out that I'm an actor... trying hard to be on TV., yet you did it without trying?" "If I show my jealousy, will you then be satisfied?" "No way..." "You looked so pleased when you were praised." "When he called you "the goddess", you seemed to be in heaven." "No, that's not true." "We don't seek any praise." "You are not honest at all." "It's creepy.." "Kike a member of a cult." "Come on." "What a turn on that a TV. celeb is in front of me!" "Don't push me away.." "You've just hurt a man's pride with a judo-overthrow." "Get out." "Never come back!" "Hey "big shot"... it was just a "local" TV. station." "You are a narcissist." ""Doing it for the sake of people and the world."?" "No, you're showing off." "You're super egocentric." "Don't deceive people with your stupid acts." "A hypocrite!" "A hypocrite!" "I'm in trouble." "I'm falling." "My mental state is falling apart quickly." "If it keeps up,... the bad neurotransmitter will take over my brain." "And pull me back where I was before." "I shouldn't keep a gloomy face." "I should force myself to smile." "I'll watch a comedy show on TV and bring back my smile." "What made you to retire from your profession?" "When I was practicing at the riverside,... some girls in weird clothes approached me... and mocked me with a strange dance." "They must've thought... it was comical to see an old man hanging on to baseball." "It was discouraging to see them mocking me like that." "So I decided to call it quits that day." "Those heartless girls hurt your professional pride... and made you retire." "No!" "We did not mock him!" "Can't believe Chiharu shut herself in for two weeks." "To tell you the truth,... she used to be Like that in high school." "Oh my.." "Really?" "." "She tried very hard to change herself while at college." "She constantly applied herself to change." "She reinvented herself into who she is now." "Hello, I can't answer your call right now." "Please leave your message after a beep." "Hello, this is Hoshimura whom you helped the other day.." "Thank you very much for your heart-felt cheering." "The reason I am calling you... is that..." "I need your help one more time." "I'm trying to challenge something, but don't have courage to do it." "We are closed for business." "What did you...?" "!" "Get up Chiharu!" "You buried the depressed Chiharu in your hometown 2 years ago." "Chiharu is Super!" "Chiharu is great!" "Chiharu's cheer makes the world go around." "She is the powerful cheering queen of the world." "Chiharu!" "Mr. Hoshimura... what are you going to challenge?" "I'll explain it when we get there." "What a view!" "." "It's much nicer to see Tokyo from above than from below." "Mr. Hoshimura..." "The thing that you said you don't have the courage... to do..." "Yes,..." "I need your help to crossover to a non-suffering world." "You must be joking!" "Don't get us involved in such heavy stuff!" "If you want to die, do it alone." "Let's get out of here." "No, Mamiko." "Let's help him." "Are you stupid?" "!" "." "Cheering him for killing himself?" "." "Not that." "We need to cheer him to Live." "Let's cheer him in the way." "he wants to Live again." "Right, Chiharu?" "He wants us to cheer him to die." "Yes, but..." "Rather than weighing in on the social norm,..." "We place our priority. on the person's ardent wish." "Mr. Hoshimura, get over there and get ready." " By the way..." "Yes?" "Don't you want to know why I want to kill myself?" "." "Or to listen to my childhood traumatic experience..." "Not really." "If we do, we may. loose our focus." "If it turns out that way., then..." "Let's be more rational about it." "Jump off, jump off Hoshimura!" "Hooray.!" "Hooray!" "." "Hoshimura!" "Jump off!" "Jump off!" "Jump off..." "Jump off..." "By the way...." "Yes?" "Shall we take a break?" "Can't take a break while trying to kill yourself." "Don't you get hungry, girls?" "I'll go and get take-out meals." "Are you serious about..." "What did you...?" "!" "Murderer!" "You're a murderer!" "I won't forgive anyone who beats up Chiharu!" "I will kill you!" "No, I will Live." "Live!" "I want to Live." "Sorry." "When I have a desire to Live, I suddenly get a sexual urge." "It's been six months since I've got sexual urge." "Yea!" "Yea!" "The mission is complete." "All's well that ends well." "Nanami Sakuraba as Chiharu" "Written and Directed by Yosuke Fujita" "I've got to kill myself." "My name is Konosuke Muratsubaki." "I am a shy and quiet high school student." "I'm nobody with a crush on a classmates." "Her name is Kaori Shiroyama." "She's the most beautiful girl in the school... and a moderator of the school's photo club." "She's a prize beyond my reach." "To me, she is my noble lady." "She is my lord." "No, she is a princess." "I fell in love with someone who is out of my league." "I'm not lucky enough to have her as my girl." "But I wish I could talk to her just once." "Everyone is assigned to a team for the School Festival." "Anyone who's not listed?" "Each team must submit their themes by next week." "The meeting is adjourned." "My name is missing..." "I was hoping to join her team." "Kaori, let's go." "OK." "Just a second." "Your new shots?" "Let me see." "Sure." "What makes those who stand out different than me?" "Who's he?" "." "Muratsubaki." "Unexciting subject." "You think so?" "Why did you take his photo?" "He is someone so low-key.." "He's not noticeable." "We joked about him being a wall flower." "Like a recluse, social withdrawal." "But if you take a close look at him,... he's very beautiful." " Really?" "." "Yes." "I've got to kill myself." "I can't." "I'm so scared to die." "Hello." "Konosuke." "I rented an adult video." "Let's watch it together." "Can't." "I'm getting ready to kill myself." "Kill yourself?" "." "That's cool!" "I'm busy.." "See 'ya." "Hey, before wasting yourself, let me work on you." ""Work on me"?" "When you die, your face becomes stiff." "No way!" "." "Where were you calling me from?" "Go home!" "Out of my house!" "Ahh...." "What a feeling!" "Here, it's done." "I've noticed that you have a beautiful face." "I was right." "You're right." "With your face made up,..." "Let's go on a date tomorrow." "What?" " Hey, you're going to die." "Let me enjoy a date with a gorgeous chick just once." "I deserved it because I've let you watch loads of porn free." "I don't Like it." "Everyone is staring at me." "I must Look creepy.." "No." "It's because you Look pretty.." "Let's walk arm in arm." "No, Let's stop now." "Excuse me, but she's so cute." "I'm from Kyun Kyun fashion magazine." "Would you Like to pose for our readers' model section?" "You are gorgeous!" "Here take my business card." "No, you can't take her photo." "She's mine!" "I don't like that, either." "I can't hold it any longer!" "Excuse me, but can you pose for my camera?" "Oh, she's cute." "Sure." "Why not." "It's so amazing." "Usually nobody pays attention to me." "Now everyone's eyes are on me." "I guess each person has something special to shine." "Kato, teach me how to put on make-up." "I guess I have to." "I wonder what if..." "I disguise myself as a girl, and show up in front of Kaori." "I got a lot of attention when I do that,... perhaps Kaori would talk to me." "Umm...that may. work." "but two females having a date?" "But me as a male won't work, either." "You're right." "Right." "It's a great idea, eh?" "You're a genius!" "You can say. that!" "I'll act on it." "I'll definitely do it today." "Watch out!" "Are you all right?" "Fantastic!" "Can you be my model?" "Now we meet everyday." "for photo shoots." "We've developed a model and photographer relationship." "Worked together, and at times, we even argued." "As we spent days together, our friendship grew." "Miyu is the best!" "To please Kaori,..." "I try very hard to make myself into a beautiful woman." "Ouch!" "That's so painful, Kato!" "Oh poor thing!" "I'll make you feel better." "Get out of here!" "I love subjects that are beautiful." "Miyu, a fair maiden sent from heaven." "Love to spend my shooting time with Miyu." "I wonder who she is." "Why is she helping me so much?" "I want to know more about her." "Miyu, this is for you." "Thanks." "Hey!" "." "You have big hands!" "Big?" "." "They were crushed and flattened when I was small." "By a heavy object..." "Can I compare mine with yours?" "Wow!" "So big!" "Can I ask you something?" "Of course." "Why are you helping us every day?" "." "I came and Looked for you 'cause I wanted to be your model." "You knew that I take photos?" "Ye..yes, of course." "I saw your blog..." "I'm a big fan of yours." "You make me so happy!" "." "And sad at the same time." "Did I say. something to upset you?" "I'm so moved to know that I have a fan." "By the way., are you free tomorrow?" "." "Let's change location site." "Let's go to mountain." "Hi." "Who is he?" "Your boyfriend?" "Yes, I am." "No he isn't!" "Why are you following me?" "." "I'm an aspiring make-up artist.... so I tag along and join the photo shoots." "That's great." "Thank you for helping us." "It's so beautiful." "Let's take some shots here." "Kaori is really into shooting photos today." "She must be really enjoying it." "Kato is a great help." "He's really talented." "I've come to respect him." "You Look so cute!" "Still thirsty." "I'll go get some juice." "OK." "It looks nice up there." "Shall we go up?" "Sure." "Oh no, it's getting late." "It's getting dark and dangerous." "Let's go home." "Miyu...." "Kaori..." "Kaori!" "Where is she?" "Did Kaori get lost?" "I can't let it happen to her." "Miyu!" "Kaori, is that you?" "Where are you?" "Are you all right!" "?" "Yes, I'm barely hanging on." "I'll help you!" "Thank you!" "The root is..." "H..hold on!" "I'll find some rope." "It can't be..." "Is she dead?" "!" "." "I can't see her anymore?" "No...no way." "I haven't done anything nice to her yet,... and I've been lying to her..." "I couldn't be worse." "Miyu..." "Kaori?" "It wasn't as deep as I thought it would be." "I'm fine." "I'll be right down." "Miyu, I'm here." "I thought you were dead." "I don't want to lose you." "Don't die on me." "You are overreacting." "I'm fine." "Thank you." "I'm happy. to know that I've someone who cares about me." "Let's have fish sausage." "What's that?" " Have some." "Thank you." "A sausage made of fish." "Really?" "." "Fish can be made into sausage?" "Yes." " Never heard of that." "That's cool." " Never heard of it?" " No, I haven't." "You don't know what you are missing." "Am I?" "Oh, is that a crotch?" "Did I hear a crotch?" "Yes, it's a crotch." "Yes, a crotch." "Why does a female have a crotch?" "No kidding!" "I'm going to tell her today." "I must tell her the truth." "Kaori, I must apologize that I've been lying to you." "You are Miyu?" "Did you know who I was?" "I just noticed it." "Oh I see." "Kaori, what're you doing?" "." "Let's go do Miyu's photo shoots." "Miyu is here." "Where?" " It's him." "What're you talking about?" "Hello, I'm Miyu." "Oh no!" "I gotta get out of here." "Shall we go?" "Don't you think that I am kind of strange?" "." "Why do you ask?" "It's obvious." "I've noticed that you are beautiful." "What?" "." "That's right." "Both Miyu and you Muratsubaki are beautiful." "You don't mind that I dress up as a girl?" "What does Miyu think?" "She enjoys it very much." "I feel the same way.." "I'm so relieved." "Why?" "." "Well..." "I was worried... and scared how you'd react." "I Like both Miyu and Muratsubaki." "What are you doing!" "?" "Because I love you." "We'll be just friends?" "I'm home." "Go ahead, lean on me and Let it all out." "Aoi Nakamura as Muratsubaki" "Misako Renbutsu as Kaori" "Written and Directed by Tomoko Matsunashi" "Ouch!" "Oh that hurts!" "Thank you for calling,... this is New Japan Electric Customer Call Centre." "Hello, my electricity. is out." "How may I help you?" "Can't turn on the power." "Sorry, we don't deal with home appliance problems." "I'm not calling about that." "Well then, I'll check your present status." "May I have your name and your customer ID number?" "." "Kusuhara..." "Full name, please." "May.uko Kusuhara." "Your customer ID number, please." "I 2 I 55" " I 8" " I 3..." "Oh, Ms. Kusuhara,..." "The record shows that your electric bill is unpaid." "I believe I paid..." "Definitely unpaid." "I've just checked your status." "3 shut-off notices were sent to your home on August I, II, and 20." "As of today, on Aug. 27, no payment has been made." "We're forced to shut the power off." "I'll pay.." "You can pay at the nearest convenient store." "I will, but can you put the power back on now?" "." "Ma'am, you need to pay. first." "I can't do anything without power." "Can't help you without your paying the bill, Ma'am." "Miss Kusuhara?" "Hello?" "Hello?" "What's your name?" "Your name." "Excuse me?" "Hosokawa." "Your first name?" "I can't give out that." "You asked for my full name, but can't give me yours?" "Sorry, that's our policy." "Listen Miss,..." "You asked for my name first and I obliged." "Then you proceeded without revealing your name." "From that point on,... it turned into an unfair relationship between us." "Moreover, without listening to what I have to say.,..." "You demanded me to pay.." "Your attitude sucks!" "If your were courteous and considerate,..." "I'd have gone and paid the bill right away.." "Ma'am, your case is beyond me." "I'll connect you to my supervisor." "No you can't." "There's nothing I can...." "What are you say.ing?" "Nothing what?" "I am talking to you." "I, May.uko Kusuhara,... am talking to you,..." "Hosokawa someone as a person to person...." "I am so sorry about what happened to you today.." "Mr. Kasai,..." "Yes..." "I wasn't upset about the electricity. being shut-off." "What ticked me off was your rep's attitude." "I didn't sense any sincerity. from her." "Moreover, she cut me off while I was speaking to her." "You need to do more to train your customer reps." "You're absolutely right." "We regret our rep's unpleasant attitude with you." "As the manager of the Customer Call Center,..." "I am the one to be blamed." "Mr. Kasai." "Yes." "I was looking forward to having pork shabu shabu." "...Pork shabu shabu?" "You may. think that I am becoming hysterical over meat. but..." "I got Kagoshima Berkshire pork." "The expiring date is the day. after tomorrow." "I'll be on night shift tomorrow." "Get my nails done the day. after tomorrow." "I have to consume it by today.." " I understand." " I've got to have shabu shabu tonight!" "That was what I thought of all day. today.." "Miss Kusuhara." "If I were you, I'd have felt the same way.." "We value your comments very much." "For all of our customers,... we'll do our best to improve our customer service." "Again, we deeply apologize for our poor service." "As a token of our heart-felt apology, please accept this." "Gum in your mouth?" "It's difficult to speak with gum in your mouth." "Pardon me?" "Remove the gum while making an apology." "Please come in." "Yoga, tarot cards, nails, aroma therapy..." "Flower arrangement." "tea ceremony..." "I'm taking all those classes." "My job doesn't pay. well." "I can't afford to shop at the high-end supermarket nearby." "I ride my bike for 40 minutes to a wholesale supermarket." "I try reduce my living expenses." "But my effort is wasted today.." "We are very sorry." "Kagoshima Berkshire pork... 250 gram..." "What should I do with it now?" "." "What?" "." "Excuse me, but..." "Where are you going?" "I'll be back soon." "What's he up to?" "I am sorry but I couldn't find the same pork." "But these are from the high-end supermarket." "I selected the 3 packages of the three highest grades." "Also six eggs, one pack of mushroom... 3 packs of natto,... and milk..." "Also margarine with only one-third being used." "This is the special service." "And radish..." "Pardon me." "Do me a favor." "Can I have the one with leaves?" "Please take the other half as well." "Pucchin custard was out of stock." "I got Vanilla custard which cost 78 cents more." "I prefer Pucchin custard." "Pardon?" "Pucchin custard." "This Vanilla custard uses high-grade eggs." "It's a new product put on the market today.." "According to you, something new, expensive is better." "But I prefer Pucchin custard." "A simple Pucchin custard." "That's important to me." "What?" "." "I understand how you feel." "I feel the same way.." "It's my favorite." "When the power fails, it's troublesome to reset it." "Yes, it is." "OK." "It's been set." "I'm sorry that I kept you so Late." "Oh no." "I'm the one to apologize." "Thank you." "Again, I apologize the inconvenient we caused." "Thank you for using our electric service." "By the way...." "Are you going back to the office?" "No, I've finished with my work today.." "Then... how about..." "Pardon me?" "Shabu shabu with me?" "You bought me a lot of pork." "I can't finish it by myself." "I won't force you." "I don't mind at all." "Well then, from this time on, it'll be my private time." "I'll take up your offer." "By all means." "Let's toast." "Delicious!" "Yum-yum." "It's so tasty.." "Having the hot pot with two persons,... taste better than having it alone." "It's I 00 times tastier." "Here I am!" "No..." "I feel so comfortable." "Let's toast again." "I've never imagined... that we'd end up Like this." "Strange chance meeting..." "Stay. over tonight?" "I'm sorry..." "Sorry for what?" "I've got to get going." "Wasn't that your private time?" "Yes..." "Were you Lying to me?" "Did you deceive me?" "Oh no..." "Yes, you did." "With your smooth talking, you led me on." "Are you making a fool of me?" "No, I'm not." "Yes, you are." "You made me dress Like this." "I thought I'd finally met a real man." "A real sincere man..." "I am sorry, I really am." ""Sorry, sorry"?" "You don't mean it at all." "Say. things that I want to hear." "You may. be pro at apologizing." "Can't solve problems by just apologizing." "You are not a professional but a hypocrite!" "Get out!" "Leave!" "Go home." " Sorry." " Get out of here!" "It all started when you didn't pay. the bill!" "You do use the electricity." "It means you are obliged to pay.." "When I kept apologizing, you acted Like you were right." "You took advantage of my patience." "Shabu, shabu, shabu.." ""It tastes I 00 times better"?" "The truth is that it tasted I 00 times worse!" "I'm not here to Listen to your life's complaints!" "You fool!" "Ugly bitch!" "For the first time..." "What?" "." "Someone spoke honestly to me." "Oh no..." "I was beside myself!" "." "I'm sorry...so sorry!" "Please raise your head." "Head up, please!" "You finally spoke what you really think." "What?" "." "I'm so happy to hear your honest feeling." "Are you?" "Thank you." "Thank you!" "Thank you!" "Let me go!" "Oops." "Don't push me!" "You hurt me!" "Ouch!" "You're hurting me!" "CLAIM NIGHT" "Ouch!" "Thank you for your call." "My name is Mayuko Kusuhara, a customer service rep." "Yes..." "I understand." "I'll check your present status right away.." "Would you give us your full name?" "." "Mr. Akashi Inoguchi." "I misheard your name, Mr. Tadashi Iwabuchi." "Your ID number, please." "003-I I 65....yes." "Regarding your question,..." "I suggest you to call the tourist bureau..." "Tomochika as Mayuko Kusuhara" "Written and Directed by Mipo O" "Mr. Hirata, is that you?" "Mrs. Okada, how are you?" "What're you doing here?" "." "Oh...nothing special." "Just taking a rest." "Resting?" "." "Aren't you supposed to be at work?" "." "Well...today....is my company holiday.." "Oh, you are off today.." "In your business suit?" "." "Umm....that..." "I remembered after leaving home." "Aren't you going home then?" "I..." "Left my key. at home." "Is your wife out?" "Said she's going out today.." "Did you call her?" "Actually I forgot my cell at home." "The public phone is over there." "Forgot to take my wallet with me..." "That's too bad." "Shall I call her from my cell?" "N...no, don't bother please." " Really." " Please Let me help you." "Don't bother, I said!" "I don't want her to know that I lost my job." "Oh I am so sorry." "I get nosy." "It was bound to happen." "If you stay. here long, you'll get heatstroke." "It's all my fault." "Besides, you'll get a tan." "You're supposed to be at work,... but when you tan,... she may. get suspicious." "You're right!" "I've never thought about it." "Oh no!" "I've already gotten some tan." "What should I do now?" "." "Kike to stay. at my house?" "." "You can have some tea." "Oh no!" "I don't want to impose on you." "Not at all." "I'll take up on your offer." "THE HOUSE FUKK OF "ABANDONED" BUSINESS MEN" "Please make yourself comfortable." "You are sitting too tightly." "Your feet will get numb." "I deserve this kind of punishment." "Would you Like to watch TV?" "." "No!" "It's a waste of electricity.." "You Look Like a cat in a new environment." "No, I'm more Like a quiet mouse." "Mr. Hirata..." "What're you going to do from tomorrow on?" "Don't know..." "Any ideas?" "You can spend your days here." "No!" "..." "I can't impose on you." "We have no kids here." "By the time my husband comes home, you've gone home." "Think of this place as your office." "Thank you very much!" "Thank you!" "I'm Leaving for home." "Good-bye." "Did you clean the toilet today?" "." "No, I didn't." "Because the toilet seat was up." "You must have put it up." "No, it was already up." "Well, I might have cleaned it." "You don't remember?" "Have some beer." "By the way...." "I passed by Mr. Hirata on my way home." "You did?" "I wonder where he was coming from... in the opposite direction?" "I wonder, too." "He must have had some errands to do." "Perhaps he was walking for exercise on his way. home?" "Maybe fooling around with someone?" "." "That's possible." "Good morning!" "Morning." "Mr. Hirata..." "I'm off to grocery shop." "All right." "See you later." "See you Later." " I'm back." "Welcome back." "I brought you a companion." "Nice to meet you." "My name is Kido." "The same here." "I'm Hirata." "Did you enjoy the album?" "I'm sorry, I took the liberty.." "Oh no, not at all." "Aren't they cute?" "Yes, they're very cute." "I Love pets." "Do you, Mr. Kido?" "I prefer dogs." "Did you keep all of them?" "Yes, before we moved here." "They all were stray. cats." "22 of them, I remember." "22 cats!" "?" "." "You lived in so called "The House Full of Cats"." "My old neighbors called it that." "There were lots of complaints." "We're forced to move out of the house." "I see." "I just couldn't ignore the poor things." "So I always took them in." "What're you doing here?" "." "What're you doing?" "." "What're you doing here?" "." "What're you doing up there?" "It's lunch time!" "You must be hungry by now." "Don't be bashful." "Please enjoy." "Come on." "Take a bite." "Thanks!" "Good, eh?" "Oh, Mr. Hirata." "Here you go." "Let me take your photo." "You Look too serious." "Smile, smile." "Oh yes, smile." "You still Look stiff." "Let's see, try to Lean on the wall." "That's right...." "Get back to the standing pose." "Say." "Cheese." "Thank you." "Next, Mr. Kido." "Just be natural." " Mrs. Okada..." "You scared me." "Yes, Mr. Hirata?" "Is there anything we can help you with?" "No, it's OK." "Don't worry about it." "We just sit around doing nothing." "You are so nice to Let us stay. and even feeding us Lunch." "We feel that... we want to do something for you." "I've already taken care of the housework." "Sorry, I have nothing for you to do now." "I see." "There is something you can do now." "That..." "Yes, you leave it to us." "Attack!" "Listen!" "It got away.." "Where has it gone?" "There..." "Charge!" "Captain, we've spotted the enemy." "We await your command." "Mr. Sano and Mr. Kitamura go over there." "Nakanishi, you follow me." "Kido, guard the door." "Yes, captain." "The rest, wait for my command." "Yes, Captain." "Do not Let the enemy come close to Mrs. Okada." "Yes, sir." "You Let the enemy escape." "Never expected that thing would fly." "Where has it gone?" " It's disgusting" " Coward, show yourself." "Oh no!" "Mr. Hirata!" "W...what..what?" "." "Ohh...my back!" "It's gotten inside my jacket." "Ouch..." "Ouch!" "That hurts!" "I'm sorry." "There!" "Hunt it down!" "Yes!" "We got it!" "Mr. O..." "Okada..." "What's going on here?" "Yocchan..." "Welcome back." "You should've Let me know you are coming home early." "You've been acting strangely,... so I Left my office early to check on you." "You are sneaky." "Sneaky?" "." "Who?" "...me?" "I am sorry." "I felt so bad to see them sitting outside all day." "Long." "I just couldn't ignore their plight." "It's the same as with the stray. cats." "It's that old habit of yours." "Don't get involved again, will you?" "I am so sorry." "Won't do that again." "Okay.." "Thank you." "I Love you, Yocchan." "I Love you too." "Did you get a sun tan?" "Sun tan?" "N...no, I don't think so." "Yocchan... you are hiding something from me, aren't you?" " I'm off to work." " Have a nice day.." "Good morning." "Good morning." "Morning." "Good morning!" "Kyoko Koizumi as Mrs. Okada" "Written and Directed by Gen Sekiguchi"