What are you doing?
What grade are you in?
The suspect in the murder of 5th grader Fuki Okita,
who was strangled in her bed,
still remains at large,
with local residents living in fear.
Behind me, Fuki's funeral is taking place...
We cry when people die.
Do we cry because we feel sorry for the dead?
Or because we feel sorry for ourselves?
I didn't really feel like I was dead,
but when I saw everyone
looking sad I felt sad, too.
When I woke up, I was surprised that I was crying.
I was so glad it was a dream.
The end.
Leave it open!
The door! For the ambulance.
Fuki, hurry! Get your dad's clothes.
Hello? Okita residence.
I'd like to tell you about our home water filters.
No, thank you.
Is your mom at home?
I'm really busy right now. Bye.
- Sorry for all this trouble, boss. - Don't be sorry.
How is your husband?
He's at the final stage.
The doctor said we should spend as much time as possible
as a family.
We're at our limit at home...
I asked the hospital to care for him until the end.
I have work, too...
Not many 11-year-olds can write like Fuki.
Such a unique imagination.
It's surely a fantastic essay.
However...
Her essay last month
had this title.
"I'd Like to be an Orphan."
I really wonder where she gets her ideas.
Do you know what might be going on with Fuki?
I don't.
Don't you dare kill me.
Let's go.
Teachers have time to spare.
It's just a damn essay.
My work makes it difficult to come here.
I had to leave early again today.
Can I request weekends?
I'm sorry but weekends aren't possible.
Hello.
Fuki, get the door!
Do you hear me?!
They're floating!
It can't be!
TV off, now.
OK...
Here's your order. Two tempura bowls.
Is it transmitted?
Our viewers at home.
Feeling it?
Do you see it?
Five of hearts.
Yes,
the lady with the ponytail.
Five of hearts?
The answer is...
Sent.
Seven of...
spades.
How?!
Amazing!
One more time.
Now from a distance.
Enough already.
Are you OK?
I'm sorry...
Inoue called in this morning.
- Absent again? - Yes
Whose funeral this time?
He really seems to be under the weather.
He threw up on the train.
By the way,
what's the status of the bilingual phone operators?
- It's been difficult. - How many did you find?
Three...
Only three?!
Now what?
I'm sorry...
Never mind the apologies.
I want concrete results.
Sorry...
It's clearly written in the doctor's report.
"Psychological oppression and intimidation by his supervisor-
I never intimidated him.
I guided him.
Mrs. Okita...
I feel responsible
for recommending you as manager while your husband is sick.
This so-called "training program" won't challenge your integrity.
So...
I'm asking you to follow company orders.
Did you braid it yourself?
My mother.
One day
In the woods
A big bear
I did meet
On a flowery path in the woods
A big bear I did meet
That big bear
Said to me
"Young lady"
"Please run away"
Here you are.
Let's eat.
It should be sweeter.
You're right!
I'll pop out and buy a new one.
I ruined it, sorry.
Let's begin.
One more time.
Let's begin.
- Correct? - Yep!
Let's begin.
Close, but no.
Once more.
"Empty your mind completely of all thoughts.
"The only way to awaken psychic powers is through total concentration.
"If this training is successful, the flame should remain in your mind's eye
"even when you close your eyes."
Hello.
Are you OK?
That's my husband.
Is here good?
Can we close the curtains?
Sure.
The darker, the better, right?
Just like that… deeper…
Deeper...
Let yourself keep sinking.
5...
4...
3...
2...
1...
You have entered a hypnotic state.
You are now
in a darkened room.
The room has a single window.
Someone is sitting on the other side.
Who is it?
Mako.
My husband.
What is the look on his face?
He looks sad.
Why is he sad?
Who knows why.
It's because he died.
Why did he die?
The night before,
we had a fight.
We stopped speaking to each other
and ate breakfast.
Then he left for work.
And later,
when I was leaving the house,
I noticed some keys near the entrance.
His keys.
I guess...
he was really shook up about it.
He's not the type to forget things.
At that moment, I somehow got
a bit of a mean-spirited feeling.
I imagined my husband coming home,
realizing he'd forgotten his key
and going, "Ah, damn it,"
and I thought, "serves you right".
I left work right on time and headed out of the office,
but when I got to the station, the trains weren't running
because of a "personal injury accident".
So I thought, "Well, I might as well kill some time watching a movie"
and went to the theater.
When the movie ended, the trains had just started running again.
I think it was a little after 10 p.m. when I got home.
I saw firetrucks and an ambulance
in front of our building.
Everything was glowing red from their lights.
"What's going on?" I thought.
Like a curious bystander.
I was a little excited.
The elevator was shut down
so I walked up eleven floors.
There was a police officer at my door.
"A man fell from the terrace," he said.
Then I remembered...
He had forgotten his keys.
We never locked our windows.
What started the fight was...
some videos I found in his room.
I thought it could be porn.
I wanted to know what turned him on.
I watched it on TV with headphones on.
So he wouldn't notice.
It wasn't what I imagined.
It was some kind of home video.
"What is this?" I thought.
Videos of all these small children.
All of them crying.
It kept showing footage of children
from all different countries
and they were crying, just endlessly,
like someone is filming them because they need to.
At first I couldn't understand why anybody would make
a video like that...
But as I kept watching...
I gradually understood.
Why is footage like this circulating?
What kind of person would watch something like this and feel pleased?
I never should've watched it.
If I hadn't...
I never would've thought my husband was a creep.
This is the end.
Invasion of privacy!
"She seems like she's waiting for dad to die"?
How could you write that?
You talked to Eri's mom.
- Who's Eri? - Eri Matsushita.
Matsushita?
"Matsushita Funeral Home"
Yes, we talked. At the supermarket.
She asked if my dad died.
I just asked some questions, OK?
They're professionals.
It's better to have someone
I can depend on in case.
I have a lot on my mind about the future.
Things kids can't understand.
If you have something to say, why not say it to my face?
Don't sneak it into your diary or essays.
Hey.
Are you listening?!
Hello there.
You look good today.
Some tea?
Wow, such beautiful flowers!
Such a dutiful daughter.
- May I put it here? - Yeah.
Thanks for doing this.
Darling?
Mari has come to see you.
Can you call him "Grandpa"?
Grandpa.
Darling.
Mari's here!
I came here because I want to stop beating my mother.
Thank you.
Let's hear from...
the young mother, please.
My youngest child here
is sickly and is a real handful...
His older sister is six.
I find myself getting mad at her all the time.
There are many times
I've thought
it was wrong.
That's why I'm here.
Thank you.
Next... Would you, please?
Um...
What exactly is this training?
I'm here on company orders.
I don't get it.
Well, to put it simply, this is mental training.
It's a program developed in the US
that combines behavioral psychology and cognitive therapy
into a program for people with communication difficulties.
The main goal of this training
is to improve our people skills.
"People skills"...
However, there are times the American way of doing things
doesn't suit our nature.
We adapted the program
to the diligence and modesty of the Japanese.
Do I have to speak?
About everything, in front of strangers.
Don't force yourself.
But you know, some people say it's easier to talk to strangers.
It's not really for me...
World War II was near its end.
Every day, American B-29s flew in from Saipan, Guam
and other South Pacific islands,
dropping bombs and incendiary bombs
incinerating one Japanese city after another.
I heard a groaning cry nearby.
There were people lying on the ground
and among them a terribly burned mother and child.
The small boy had his face against his mother's chest
and was unmoving, and may have been dead.
The mother extended her charred hand
"Help me, please. Water, please,"
she said weakly.
They may have escaped through the flames.
Their hair was singed away,
and their faces and heads so swollen
that they no longer appeared human.
When I tried to help her up, the skin of her arm peeled away.
This has been happening since Chihiro was little.
It's been getting better
but I have to look out for her.
You were OK seeing that kind of thing?
Yeah.
You're a tough one.
Next time you bring her to something like that
let me know first, OK?
I will!
Try these on.
So cute!
Thank you.
I have to do some shopping, so just relax here.
OK.
We're going to use our index fingers.
Let's pair hands with the person next to you.
And place your finger horizontally.
May I?
Bring your fingers together...
And lay a straw on top.
Just like that.
Now, let's try to roll the straw
from our knuckle
to the first finger joint.
Go ahead.
Give it another try.
Found it.
Now it's my turn.
Close your eyes and count to ten.
1, 2...
No, twenty!
3, 4, 5...
Still here?
School hours are already over.
Do your summer homework.
OK...
Telephone Dating Club
Please enter the 4-digit password.
Press 1 to listen to messages,
or 2 to record a message.
I live in the Kanto area.
I have a car, so we can take a drive.
Leave a message and I'll get in touch. Thanks.
I'm a 20-year-old female.
I've finished work early today
so if you have some free time maybe we can meet.
Please leave a message at #3660.
Thanks.
Hi there.
Some people say I look like Tom Cruise.
Cheers.
Hi, this is Yumi. I'm in high school.
If you want to talk to a cheerful girl
leave me a message at #1226...
Sensei, this is from my mother.
Oh, you shouldn't have bothered.
Keep up your studies in the new place.
Continuity is most important.
Thank you very much.
- Do your best. - I will.
You're quitting?
I'm moving away.
Where?
My grandmother's house in Aomori.
A thank you gift.
For what?
For being my friend.
It's cute.
Thanks.
Cute!
Private rooms are expensive, no?
It'll be fine.
Now your colleagues can visit.
One patient snored up a storm.
There's someone who wants to meet you.
Who?
A client of mine.
His wife's health food business has products
which are great for cancer.
Really?
He offered to bring some in because they're heavy.
He's here now.
Now?
Where's my wallet?
I've already paid.
I'm in my pajamas.
Don't worry, you're a patient.
Some doctors are pretty strict.
Taking it with the medication is no problem, right?
Right.
In fact, it's supposed to help it work better.
For you.
Thanks.
Your daughter?
Yes. That's Fuki.
Hello there.
The syrup is so popular.
He said it's sold out and hard to buy.
I see.
He had his wife secure some for you.
Thank you.
Well, it's rare that you know your own diagnosis.
Cancer diagnoses are not usually disclosed, are they?
He researched his own meds.
He devours medical journals.
He knows more than the doctor.
He's not happy with me.
No, it's critical.
You have to know your enemy to do battle.
Excuse me.
The inside is cold.
I apologize. I will bring a new-
I don't need a new one.
Just heat it up.
Yes, OK.
Right away.
Sorry, can I get some water, please?
Of course.
Is my face interesting?
Eat your meal now.
Do you want that?
That one?
- That, too. - Understood.
Your new total is 4,500 yen.
500 yen change.
Thank you very much.
Let's go.
Spell to End Love
Aranea abi.
I'm a lonely college student with no friends, looking for some fun...
Hi. I've finished my exams and ready for a beer.
Leave me a message...
I'm sick at home today. Maybe someone can talk nice to me on the phone...
I'm a 49-year-old looking for an adult relationship...
I'm 16 and need a big brother or sister before my test tomorrow...
Come and hang out if you're lonely...
I can't get to sleep at all.
I'd like to hear a friendly voice...
Can I get a girlfriend on here?
Meeting you
is not coincidence but destiny...
Shall we talk about the mysteries of the universe?
Oh, hi. I'm a 26-year-old salaryman.
My hobby is fishing.
If you're free, let's-
Press 1 to listen to messages,
or 2 to record a message.
Record your message after the tone.
I'm a 5th grader...
May I see your right hand?
You're in love, aren't you?
You've lived a hard life.
You've fought so hard...
You deserve this now.
Sorry to bother you.
About that proposal...
I did a little proofreading.
Thank you...
You should be resting while you're in the hospital.
I have too much time on my hands.
Haven't you lost a lot of weight?
But look at this. My belly's big.
Is that a side effect?
Nope. It's all water.
Oh, water?
I'd like to get better meds in the US.
There's nothing more that can be done in Japan.
The view is pretty nice, huh?
Is it?
Same old Okita, huh?
He doesn't mean any harm.
Just can't read situations.
He's in pretty bad shape, huh?
No way he's coming back...
I know, right?
What a relief.
Don't talk like that.
Sorry...
Yes?
I have an appointment with Dr. Hara.
Have you seen him?
He's due in surgery.
Oh... I see.
I'm sorry.
Is the doctor really busy?
He is indeed.
I have this medical journal for him.
Could you give it to him?
There are sticky notes.
I think he understands English.
I'll take care of it.
He won't make it through the summer.
The doctor said.
This summer!
I mean this year.
There's no way I can tell him.
Right?
Things are calm right now.
It's OK.
Don't trouble yourself.
It's far.
Even if you came, it'd be a burden.
It'd be bad if you saw him and cried.
Do you often use telephone dating?
No, it's my first time.
Nervous?
Yeah, a little.
That's cute.
Is studying in university difficult?
There's tons of research every day.
I guess it's pretty tough.
Do you know what psychology is?
I've heard of it.
Psychology is the study of people's minds.
Wow.
The mind is complicated, right?
Do you sometimes feel sad or that things are difficult?
Yes, I do.
Why do people have those feelings?
Why do they behave a certain way because of emotions?
That's what I study.
Sounds interesting.
That's why I like talking to different people like this.
It's part of my research.
Do you have any talents, Fuki?
I can imitate animals.
Let me hear one.
What was that?
A horse?
That's wild!
A sheep.
No, a goat.
Oh, a goat.
And a sheep?
It sounds exactly the same!
Hey, don't play with the food!
Don't leave the water running!
OK!
Shine, shine
Like the midday sun
Swirl, flames, swirl
Brighten the dark night sky
In the case of a 14-year-old boy accused of murdering his parents in Tokyo
It's boiling!
...it was revealed in the boy's deposition
that his parents had cut his allowance for bad grades...
Fuki! Where's the A/C remote?
Dunno.
Well, help me look for it.
It's boiling in here.
Is it?
Yes, it is!
After being scolded by his father,
the boy went to sleep around midnight
but awoke at 3:30 a.m. with stomach pains
and went to his mother's room
to ask for medicine.
His mother scolded him for staying up late...
Found it!
His parents' cold attitude drove him to commit murder
according to the boy.
The victims' bodies were stabbed multiple times
and the boy intended to commit suicide...
Hello? Who is it?
Yes. One moment, please.
It's Ms. Kanai.
Ms. Kanai?
Excuse the mess.
Oh, it's no bother.
I apologize for dropping by suddenly.
You have a nice view here.
Please, have a seat.
Is Sunday your day off?
Yes.
Don't go to any trouble, really.
Not at all.
Your husband is all right?
Thanks to you.
I know you bought a lot of our products.
It helped...
You know...
This isn't my husband's first time...
This kind of thing.
He tends to help people who are in trouble.
The one before you was much younger.
She tried to kill herself.
It was an ordeal.
I'm here because I don't want it to happen again.
If my brother waited any longer he wouldn't have made it.
It's saved many people who were told they were terminal.
Sorry.
Without an introduction fee I'd be flooded with requests.
Well, I'll be going now.
A million yen is cheap to save a life.
Who is this girl?
A young lady named Irene, from a noble family.
Her name is Irene?
Yes, Irene.
Who painted it?
A famous painter named Renoir.
Is he alive?
No, he's not alive anymore.
He died a long time ago.
Relax your body,
and simply imagine the energy of the universe as it is.
Open your arms.
Open your body and receive the Master's energy.
Focus.
Look, it's Fuki.
Howdy!
- How much? - 880 yen, please.
Good?
One ice cream please.
- Here you are. - Thank you.
Huh?
Where's my wallet?
Your wallet?
No wallet.
Excuse me.
- How much? - 2,500 yen, please.
Here's your change.
Thank you very much.
Please be careful getting out.
Thanks.
Just go to bed.
"Miracle healing"?
Hey!
This!
What is this?!
Don't yell at me.
A million yen?!
What the hell are you thinking?!
I'll use my money however I want.
This is an utter waste!
You can't cure cancer like that!
What's that stupid laugh for?
Don't talk to her like that.
Just shut up!
Listen...
I'm begging you... Can you just be quiet?
I'm the one who wants to cry.
Was it you who called the ambulance?
Uh-huh.
Must've been difficult.
Oh, God! Bring my son back!
Let's go.
Are you scared of meeting?
A little.
A little scary?
I'm a nice guy.
You know...
I'm totally interested in what you're thinking.
I want to know you better.
Can we meet?
Yeah.
Seriously?
Thanks. I'm super-happy!
Can you tell your folks you're going out with a friend?
Yeah, I can.
They might get worried if you meet a stranger.
Ah, this is great!
I can't wait.
Yeah!
Fuki?
Here.
Is it good?
Thanks.
Relax.
Take a deep breath.
Your breath stinks.
C'mere.
Kaoru?
Are you there?
Sorry!
Were you studying?
They're all shut again.
Can you keep the drapes open in the day?
We had a maid over there.
Your father became uptight about work
so I came back a week early.
But you know...
Malaysia takes no time
to reach by airplane.
Nice and cool.
You should take a trip there, after your exams.
You haven't eaten at all.
No point in cooking for you!
What've you been eating?
Mrs. Hamano?
It's been a while!
Hurry up.
It's OK. Go.
It's ticklish.
What are you doing?
One Morning Set A with hot coffee
and one Pancake Set with orange juice. Is that right?
Yeah.
Right away.
Take a little nap.
Here.
Use this.
It smells.
Yeah, it does.
How do you say funeral?
The word is "funeral".
Here.
My father...
died when I was in junior high.
So I know how you feel, Fuki.
It's hard.
Um... the dog!
Correct.
Yes! How about mine?
Difficult...
The deer?
Correct!
It was the antlers.
Let's make sea creatures next.
If you could meet your dad again,
what would you say?
Long time no see!
Fuki,
pass the salt.
The salt.
And next in the news.
Footprints believed to be those of a werewolf were discovered on Mt. Fuji.
The footprints measured approximately 40 cm in length.
According to the climber who discovered them
there was a strong animal smell in the area.
Have you sent it?
Not yet.
Be serious.
Four of...
clubs.
One more time.
Now it's serious. Use more power this time.
I'm already serious.
Queen of..
diamonds.
Additional translation: Rafa (dreamingbleu)