So the top floor has this kind of view.
Is it really okay?
It's your wife's birthday, isn't it?
Hello.
Hello. Hello.
Your hair's a little longer.
I don't ever let anyone but you touch it.
Sakura.
Sorry I'm late. Thanks.
- Happy birthday! - Thank you.
Could you give these to the guests?
APT #4301 SAKURA HIRAGA
- Sure. - Thanks, I appreciate it.
Hello.
Even though it's her birthday.
Does she know Mr. Hiraga is fooling around?
I'm not sure.
Did you know, only the people who live on the 15th floor or higher
have been invited to this party?
We're both lucky to be on the 16th floor.
But really, is she of an age to have such a flashy birthday party?
- Her husband must love her, I guess. - Do you think so?
APT #1605 NORIKO #1612 YUKA
They have no kids.
They could be in a sexless marriage like us.
There you go again.
Hey. Why don't you sit over here with me?
Thank you very much.
Happy birthday.
Thank you.
Shouldn't you be going to your wife?
A man's wife is the creature he lusts for the least.
What does he lust for the most then?
Another man's wife.
Why are you home?
I went through the trouble of asking Mr. Hiraga for an invitation.
It was a chance for you to make some friends.
If I went, what would I talk about?
We live in different worlds.
APT #301 SAYA SANADA
Right this way, please.
I'll introduce you. This is Mei.
Mei is a fortune teller, specializing in feng shui.
We often ask her for advice when opening new salons.
Please have a seat.
Here you are.
I'd be more than happy to give you private advice too.
Please come see me anytime. I'm on the 33rd floor.
I want to have children. What should I do?
- Hey now. - Why don't you get a pet?
By having something to lovingly care for, marital relations can improve.
A pet? Like a dog?
From a feng shui perspective, I recommend a goldfish.
Really? A goldfish?
Goldfish has "gold" in its name,
which, in feng shui, represents prosperity.
I can also give advice on male-female concerns outside of marriage.
What?
You mean infidelity?
APT #4103 HISAKO TAGUCHI
It's common.
Not just by husbands, but wives too.
Wives?
Is it strange?
A wife needs a reason to sleep with a man other than her husband?
APT #1803 YURIHA HAKOZAKI
Women have desires too.
That's true.
With men, cheating is considered an instinct.
It's nonsense that we must have some tragic story to justify it, right?
- We should be more free... - No, absolutely not.
No matter if there's a reason or not, infidelity is... wrong.
We'd go to Hell.
Hisako, it's just talk.
It's sad that two people
who loved each other and got married drift apart.
But each person meets their twin ray in their own time.
Twin ray?
When people are born, their soul splits in two.
The other half of that soul is one's twin ray,
truly their destined partner.
How romantic.
If you can meet one of them, obviously.
So has any one of you you met one?
I've already met mine.
Your husband really is wonderful.
That's why I can't even imagine having an affair.
Mr. Hiraga isn't here yet?
You're kidding me.
I rushed over here.
It's faster to talk to Sakura if you want to talk business.
Yeah, but that makes me feel...
Mr. Hiraga, congratulations. I...
Hold on. Is this really the time?
That smells wonderful.
It's Molinier's "Gold Rose."
- Sakura. - What?
- It's about time. - Okay.
I'd like to thank you all for coming to celebrate my wife's birthday.
Now, I'd like to present the gift I've got for her.
We're newly opening a specialized store
to sell the select cosmetic products used by our salons.
It only sells products, without offering styling services.
BEAUTY PRODUCT SPECIALTY STORE
It'll be a new challenge for us, but...
Is this why he gathered all these people together?
Right. It's just for promotion.
They've expanded their salon with "ideal couple" as their selling point.
Everyone, thank you so much for joining us on this occasion.
Hand in hand, my husband and I will endeavor to meet this new challenge.
We humbly ask you all for your support.
- She's a pro. - It's their business.
So they'll never split up no matter what happens.
NEW POST BIRTHDAY PARTY
MY HUSBAND THREW ME A BIRTHDAY PARTY. THANKS.
Hey...
Post the photo I sent you on Instagram.
I just did.
It's okay. Don't worry.
Even if you don't work as a stylist,
I want you to keep supporting the salon.
We'll work on it together.
Yeah.
- Let's give it a name. - Yeah.
TOYODA GOLDFISH
Why don't you get a pet?
By having something to lovingly care for,
marital relations can improve.
I recommend a goldfish.
I guess that would be asking too much of you guys.
No way. Rain?
What?
Could you... Please!
Sorry!
Could you... What the hell!
Sorry!
I'm so sorry. Here, use this.
I'll pay the cleaning bill.
- You don't have to. - But...
No, really, it's fine.
It's no problem.
I'm sorry.
It's okay.
- You only have goldfish? - Yes.
I never knew there was a shop like this nearby.
What's this one called?
Yeah, it's a type called "sakura ryukin."
Sakura ryukin?
When I first saw it, it was so weak and blackened.
I thought it was done for.
It's usually such a beautiful goldfish,
but if you keep it in dirty water, the goldfish becomes dirty too.
Can it get back its beautiful color?
Yes, if you give it lots of tender loving care.
I'll take this one.
What?
Even if it's a goldfish, it has the same name as mine.
I somehow can't leave it alone.
The same name?
Sakura?
No? Am I wrong?
It's certainly not ryukin.
Right.
Sakura.
Excuse me.
TAKUYA GET SOME CIGARETTES
But I'll have to talk it over with my husband.
I'm sorry.
I'll be back if my husband says yes.
We live in the high-rise apartment building there.
All right then, I'll be back.
Don't sell it to anybody, okay?
- Sure. - Bye.
Here. Thanks.
Welcome home.
I'm back.
Do you want something to eat?
I want to ask you something.
I'm tired.
I...
I want a goldfish.
Can I get one?
Do what you want.
She said, "I'll be back."
Okay.
I'll get things ready inside.
Okay.
Right, let's have a good day today.
- Yes. - Yes.
Yes, you can go ahead and remove my profile.
HIRAGA OPENS NEW SALON
Make the salon's info bigger.
And your husband's profile?
Leave it as is.
- Understood. I'll change the size. - Thank you very much. Goodbye.
Sakura.
- The new salon's layout is ready. - Thank you.
It's looking good.
Yeah, there's a nice feeling of the open space.
Customers can try the samples, and strollers can enter too.
- You were particular about that. - Thanks.
- Yeah. - It's really looking good.
Yeah, it's cute.
- And here... - What's this?
The new salon's...
Show it to me first.
I'm sorry.
Don't worry about it.
Welcome.
You wife has noticed, hasn't she?
So what?
Whether she has or not,
she's not going anywhere.
About the goldfish, my husband said yes.
What goldfish need most is clean water.
If you keep it in a small bowl, change half the water every day.
But tap water is no good.
Let it sit in the sun to remove the chlorine completely.
Also, drastic temperature changes cause them a lot of stress.
- The room temperature should... - Just a sec. It's really difficult.
- What? Is it? - Yeah.
They look so cute when they're eating, you get tempted to feed them a lot.
But the leftovers will dirty the water, so keep an eye...
A goldfish otaku.
I've never seen one before.
Otaku?
Yes, Toyoda Goldfish.
Thank you for your business.
Yes. No, no. Yes.
Thank you, yes.
Need a hand?
What? Can you speak English?
What?
Welcome.
- Hello. - Hello.
Kingyo!
Right.
How beautiful.
Thank you so much for today.
Don't mention it. I should be thanking you.
What?
You see, I...
I help my husband operate a beauty salon,
but I don't get to interact with customers much.
So...
I was glad.
I felt like I did some real work after a long time.
All right, I should probably get going.
Any time...
Come back any time.
If the fish gets listless, come back any time.
Yes.
- There you go. - Thanks.
- Bye. - Bye.
Sakura!
Thank you very much for today.
You too!
AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
Sakura.
Welcome home.
I just came back to change.
I'll make some coffee.
What's this?
It's called a sakura ryukin.
Take it back.
But you told me I could have it.
What are you implying?
Nothing at all, I just...
Are you thinking about
working in our salon again?
It's impossible with that hand.
I know.
It's no use trying to lure away my staff.
I'd never...
I'd never do something like that.
It's your fault. Just do as I tell you.
It hurts.
Are you there?
Sakura?
The goldfish...
Some of its scales came off.
What shall I do if it dies?
- It won't die from that. - Really?
Give me that salt over there.
- Salt? - On the shelf there.
Salt. There it is.
- Here, the salt. - Thank you very much.
A salt water bath.
One liter of water and a teaspoon of salt.
Zero point five percent salt is best for goldfish.
It's like enhancement.
Don't worry. The scales will grow back.
I'm so glad.
You might be happier here.
FIRST AID KIT
For my hand?
It's a cut from the fishbowl.
But it's totally fine now.
Humans need care too.
Thanks.
No problem.
Sakura.
Do you want to take a ride?
On what?
- It's my first ride. - Mine too.
- Really? - Yes.
I've always thought I could ride any time, so...
I...
I've always thought I wanted to ride.
I'd think, if I rode it, where would it take me?
But I would always
just stop walking and watch it go.
Come on, stop it. It's embarrassing.
You're not alone.
I'll protect you if anyone comes.
How?
I'll say it was me who shouted.
I see. That's what you meant.
You can't breathe without letting out all the air first.
I'll always be by your side.
Nicely done!
Do you have anything you want to shout?
- Yes, I do. - What is it?
- A thing I can't say even if I want to. - What?
I'm hungry!
Stop it!
My turn.
I want to drink a highball!
- At lunchtime? - It's embarrassing, isn't it?
It feels so good.
- It suddenly started raining. - It's too sudden, isn't it?
Use this, if you like.
- Shall we go? - Yes, let's go!
Thanks.
We'll get wet.
Why were you late for the birthday party?
I forgot why.
Did you do this with Sakura that day too?
- Are you jealous? - 'Cause...
What's the point in sleeping with a wife who can't have children?
No point, right?
This is nice.
Matching glasses.
Isn't this nostalgic?
Poor Sakura.
- We'll take these. - Thank you.
This tastes great.
It's so soft!
- This is great. - I want to go there.
- That looks delicious. - Right?
What? Amazing. It's huge.
Amazing. It's huge.
I made you spend the whole day with me.
No, I'm the one who asked you out.
No, it was me.
You want to argue about this?
I don't think so.
- I had fun today. - Me too.
What is it?
Goldfish are tough.
Even if they jump out of the fishbowl,
they have the strength to be able to swim calmly.
That's what I love about goldfish.
TAKUYA HIRAGA
- I should go home. - I'll walk you.
No, thank you.
I too have to get tough.
Like a goldfish.
- See you. - See you.
Good evening.
- Thanks. - No problem.
So did you find your twin ray?
Twin ray?
The other half of your soul. Your destined partner.
Welcome home.
I'm back.
You like this kind of food, right?
It was a real chore to order it.
Yeah.
You took back the goldfish.
Good for you.
Come on, let's eat.
I'll go wash my hands.
Just sit down.
Yeah, but...
Why did it take you this much time just to return a goldfish?
I didn't mention anything like that, did I?
About the new beauty salon...
I'm making Nene the store manager.
Wait a minute. I'm supposed to...
I'm the one putting up the money.
I can do whatever I want with what's mine, right?
Hurry up and sit down.
I want to work in a salon then.
Impossible.
Why do you just decide it like that?
What?
Just doing odd jobs or whatever will do.
I want to interact with customers.
Sakura.
Yes.
- Who the hell do you think you are? - No!
Even though I think so much of you,
why don't you understand?
I love you.
No!
Don't fuck around with me!
Who do you think saved you?
You can't hold a pair of scissors. You can't have kids.
You're defective, but I've looked after you this long!
Without me, you're just useless junk!
You're wrong!
I am not...
I am not junk!
Sakura!
Why?
I got worried about you.
I couldn't do it.
I couldn't swim bravely.
I knew it.
I never should have let you go.
You've got nowhere to go anyway.
I envied...
the goldfish.
I also...
wanted...
to be cared for like that by someone.
You can stay here...
until you feel better.