TOYODA GOLDFISH
Why the hell are you bothering me?
I was calling nonstop and you didn't answer.
You had an early morning interview.
It's a pain in the ass.
They keep asking me about Sakura.
You still don't know where she is?
I'm looking for her.
We should talk future plans if she won't be returning...
I said I'm looking for her!
Where the hell did she go?
- Sakura. - Yes?
Can you handle the register after that?
Okay.
- Excuse me. - Yes?
Are you Sakura Hiraga by any chance?
Yes.
I thought so! I'm a huge fan of Takuya's.
I'm an avid follower of the salon's Instagram.
Okay.
Wow, I never thought I'd meet you in place like this.
But why are you here?
Excuse me, could you prep the hair dye? I'll take over here.
- Sure. - Do you work here?
Thank you very much.
Apparently, that girl used to run a famous salon in Tokyo.
She was upset when a customer recognized her.
But why come here to the countryside?
I'm sure she has her reasons.
I wonder how Dad's doing.
- What? - I wonder what he's up to?
Who knows?
He's probably so busy he has no time to think
about anything other than work.
Mommy.
What?
I know your secret.
What are you talking about? Mommy doesn't have any secrets.
- Okay. - What a silly child.
Hurry up and eat. You'll be late.
What an expression.
Why are you here?
I came to check on you. Is that a crime?
Please leave.
This is where Sakura lives.
Ran asked me to look it up.
She learned the truth about the accident
and feels she's behaved poorly towards the person who saved her life.
That's what you meant by, "She's special," right?
That still doesn't justify infidelity.
But I made a promise to Ran, so I pulled some strings to find her.
Here you go.
4659-10 MISAWA APARTMENTS, APT C, KURAYAMA, FUJIOKA, GUNMA
Hey, Hisako.
You're looking radiant lately.
- What? - Yeah, now that you mention it.
Are you perhaps having an affair?
Ridiculous! I would never do that.
Why are you so upset?
You're the last person on earth who would...
It can't be, can it?
I'm home.
Mommy? Mommy, what's wrong?
Hey!
My head...
Are you okay? Mommy?
I'm okay.
I just need to rest for a bit. I'll be fine.
Mommy!
Do you hate me now?
No, it's not that.
Even now...
Hearing your voice makes me want to rush over to you.
Then why are you saying we shouldn't meet?
People are getting suspicious.
Like my son.
What?
We shouldn't continue doing this.
Hisako...
- I'm... - Let's end this now. I'm sorry.
Hello?
SALON VILLAGE
- Thank you very much. - Thank you.
See you soon.
Excuse me.
I'd like to ask you something.
Are you all right?
Yes, I'm fine. Sorry.
Sakura, stay in the back office.
Okay.
This is this salon, isn't it?
Excuse me, could you prep the hair dye?
- Sure. - Thank you.
Yes, that's our shop.
I'm searching for this person.
Sakura?
Yes, that's right.
She's here, isn't she?
Sakura has already quit.
She suddenly said she found work in another salon.
Where is that?
I don't know.
I didn't ask.
Well...
I'm sorry I can't be of more use to you.
Goodbye.
Do you hate me now?
I want to run to your side just from hearing your voice.
I know your secret, Mommy.
We shouldn't continue doing this.
Are you okay? Mommy? Mommy!
I'm sorry,
Yuta.
How?
Why is Baba here?
As I thought. Mom doesn't remember you, does she, Dad?
It's called a dissociative disorder.
When something bad happens, you get amnesia to try to erase it.
That can cause stress and headaches. I read it on the Internet.
It must be the shock of being cheated on.
She's forgotten your face and that she'd kicked you out.
Mom's been odd lately.
I know your secret.
Mommy doesn't have any secrets.
I tried to get her to fess up. Something was suspicious.
So I followed her and she was seeing you.
I was surprised.
I'm sorry.
Mom's headaches are getting worse and worse.
Are they?
She used to get migraines when she was reminded of you,
but would recover quickly.
But yesterday she was in so much pain that she couldn't get up.
Hey, why don't you tell her the truth?
What?
It might cause her stress, but it could jolt her memories back.
No, we can't do that.
If she knew the truth, I couldn't see her again.
So it's gonna be like this forever?
You'll just keep watching us from afar,
work so that you can send us money,
and you'll never see Mom again.
Are you okay with that?
Because I'm not.
I want to be with you and Mom,
eating together and having fun.
Hey.
Hey, what's wrong?
SEARCH
GOLDFISH
It's okay. It'll get better soon.
I'm glad to hear that.
Could it be...
Is this goldfish from the summer festival at the Fujihata Shrine?
What?
Incredible. You remember that?
Yes, as I recall, you were with your wife and son.
I remember it well because I took your photo.
Are the other two fish doing well?
I don't know.
Actually, I was kicked out of the house.
I'm on my own now.
I see.
When I left, I took one fish with me.
I wonder why.
Maybe as the only connection to my family.
That's how I felt.
Such a soppy story, isn't it?
By the way, did you know?
In Switzerland, it's against the law to keep only one goldfish.
They say it's because goldfish are social creatures.
I didn't know that.
But I wonder if that's true.
Yes, well,
laws are made to serve humans, so I don't know if it's right or wrong.
But...
What is a goldfish's happiness?
When people are unable to consider that,
it brings unhappiness to the goldfish.
There's no doubt about that.
Excuse me.
Welcome.
Baba...
Why are you here?
Well...
Why are you here, Hisako?
I...
This picture...
I thought I'd ask about it here.
How is that possible?
Why are you in the picture?
Hisako.
There's something I have to tell you.
I...
My name is not Baba.
What?
It's Taguchi.
Takuzo.
That's my name.
I'm your...
husband.
What are you talking about?
- My husband is away on business... - He's not.
Please, just hear me out.
You have
lost your memory of me.
I did something awful and hurt you,
and the stress from that...
Something awful?
What did you do?
I...
became involved with another woman.
I had an affair.
I used to live in the tower condo with my family.
But I was kicked out. She found out I'd cheated.
When we met by chance on the riverbed, I was truly surprised.
I'm sorry.
What's more is that you had no recollection of me.
Have we met before?
I'm a little surprised.
She's not friendly with anyone but my husband and my son.
I was caught up in the moment and lied to you.
My name is Baba.
Baba is the name of the shipping company where I work.
BABA SHIPPING
I know that telling you this is only making you more confused.
But...
I know I couldn't continue lying to you.
Even if it meant not seeing you again.
I wanted to tell you the truth.
And tell you how I really feel.
Why did you lie?
Because I wanted to be with you.
I wanted us to be together again.
This is a photo
of when the three of us went to the summer festival.
We played goldfish scooping together.
Yuta caught one,
and you caught two,
and I couldn't catch any.
Yuta said,
"The fish are a family of three too!" He was so happy.
And so...
we took this picture as a memento.
I know.
I don't expect you to accept my apology after all that I've done to you.
But...
But sincerely...
I am truly sorry for what I did.
I don't understand...
what's going on.
But...
My body...
remembers you.
Because...
when you touched me,
it felt so familiar.
I didn't want to be apart.
I've always yearned
for us to be together.
I may have forgotten everything.
But I do think...
that is how I genuinely feel.
Here you are.
I'm sorry for all the trouble.
Not at all, I'm just happy that the goldfish is feeling better.
Still, I'm surprised you remembered this shop.
I thought I heard the name "Toyoda" at the festival.
I looked it up and saw your Instagram.
Yeah, I found that too.
Instagram...
Are you really going to quit?
I'm sorry.
Because of that man?
He's my husband.
If I stay here, I'll only cause you trouble.
That's a shame.
Come back anytime.
- What? - You're always welcome here.
Okay?
Take care of yourself. Call us if you have any trouble.
Yeah.
Yes.
Thank you so much.
TOYODA GOLDFISH INSTAGRAM
TOYODA GOLDFISH
- We've had more female customers lately. - Really?
Where can I find this goldfish?
GOLDFISH_OTAKU
Saltwater bath.
One liter of water and a teaspoon of salt.
Zero point five percent of salt feels great for the goldfish.
It's like enhancement.
When keeping a goldfish, the most important thing is observation.
What goldfish need most is clean water. If you keep them...
...in a small bowl, change half the water every day.
Hold on, that's a lot of work.
Pairing goldfish with other fish is tricky,
because they're particular about compatibility.
I'm checking to see which breeds like swimming together.
They have compatibility?
Even an injured goldfish will come back to life,
when you're able to genuinely care for it.
I have to be more resilient.
Like goldfish.
I couldn't do it.
I'm not strong enough to keep swimming.
Thank you.
Hard day at work?
If you don't pay attention,
you won't notice if someone's following you.
You should be more careful.
Why are you here?
Don't look so scared.
I came to give you something, then I'll go.
Divorce papers.
What?
Let's talk.
Well, such a humble living you have here.
Remember when you used to look down onto everyday life
from the top floor of a luxury high-rise?
Hey, do you hear me?
I like this much better than living in that apartment.
I'm sorry for hitting you. I feel bad about it.
You must be lonely after breaking up with that goldfish shop owner.
Don't be stubborn, just come home.
Everyone at the salon is worried about you too.
Okay?
From now on,
I'll take even better care of you.
- So... - Don't.
Where are the divorce papers?
You brought them, didn't you?
I no longer want to live in fear of you.
Unable to say what I want to say.
Living every single day unable to breathe.
I want a divorce.
I see.
Then let's die together.
My life means nothing without you.
Do you think that if you threaten me
I'll do whatever you say?
You wouldn't end your life.
After all...
you love yourself more than anything else.
Watch your mouth!
Don't get cocky!
Hold it! Hey!
Why can't you understand?
I love you.
The only thing you love...
is yourself.
What's with that look?
- What's with that look! - Stop!
Stop!
Please stop!
No!