# Anonymous source, Oct 2005 That was awful of you! I don't work for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, nor am I an elite that graduated from Tokyo University! I'm a bus driver! Hey, wait. You and Musashi live in entirely different worlds. It's best that he gives up early. I'm sorry. She's born blind. And I hit her with my motorcycle. Mu-sa-shi! Natsuo-san. Why couldn't I get married? That's because you chose work over marriage. I was told that we live in different worlds! Fool! My head hurts... My ring... Where is it? Ouch! He still believes that I turned down his marriage proposal so that I can continue work. Why didn't you tell him? I just couldn't! It's good that you turned down that marriage. But I can't forget about him... I can't let go... Why did I say that? So you're up, drunkard. I went to get you. With your motorcycle? With the taxi, of course. Don't give me trouble. Get off my case. Don't talk so loud. Why did you go to his house? I don't remember. Did he say something? Not really. I need more sleep. How can she get so drunk? She was completely out of it. She probably doesn't even remember what she said. I'm sure she does. Sorry... I didn't mean to listen in. It shouldn't matter though. She already broke up with him. They didn't break up... they were torn apart. She still can't forget about her past lover. I'll just have to give up then. A man has to know when to withdraw. Today is our semi-annual bonus. I'm going to splurge it. Musashi, wait! I'm going with you! I'm leaving you behind, sleepyhead! Whose fault is it? So what happened after that? Did you get to kiss her? Are you stupid! Don't be bashful. Get off my case. Will you tell me! Stop being persistent! Did Sis say that? She said she can't forget about him. Don't you dislike him though? After all those cruel things that were said to her, you wouldn't want them back together, would you? Will you root for Musashi? That doesn't mean I have to root for your brother. Besides, I thought you disliked my sister. I didn't know the situation. What is Natsuo's hobby? Will you find something in common for them? I won't ask you to back him up. Please tell me. Golf. No. He already failed. What else? Wine. Not that, too. He had a bad time at the French restaurant. Art. He has no knowledge in that. He'll only embarrass himself. Classical music. He doesn't even know of Beethoven. Opera. He's never seen one. Scuba. He's never done that. Overseas travel. He's never gone aboard. Don't you feel miserable, giving those answers? I do. Are they incompatible, after all? Fireworks. When we were kids, she took me to see the fireworks a lot. A fireworks display? She was born in the summer... and she's pretty. When she sees flowers blooming in the night skies, she feels like her season has come around. Just watching the fireworks lifts her spirits. Will you tell me already? Will you get off my case already? If you're trying to hide it, then that must mean that you did something nasty. Get off my case already. Thank you for your hard work. What're you reading? I'm trying to get my license. Are you trying to get certified in something? Didn't the bonus amount decrease? I need to get certified in something to earn higher pay for my child that's on its way. There sure are a lot of certifications in the world. I realize that times are rough, but don't change jobs on me. We need drivers to make the bus run. 400,000 yen, huh. Don't look! What're you going to spend it on? It's none of your concern. Are you going to buy Natsuo a present with that? I thought he was jilted. That's where you're wrong. Isn't that right, Musashi? Serious? When did that happen? Let's go drinking at her brother's place tonight. Natsuo might show up there. Let's go there. I'm not going. Why not? I just don't want to. Let's go there. Why, hello Natsuo. It's always hot, isn't it? Just kidding. If you're so concerned about her, just go on. Let's go there. I'm not going. Don't be bashful. I said I'm not going. Bus Stop Iijima Naoko Uchimura Teruyoshi Kokubun Taichi Uchiyama Rina Yoshizawa Yuu English subtitle by Nippon Golden Network Who wants to go see the fireworks display? Who wants to go see the fireworks display? Me! Do you have a fever? My temperature is normal. If you want to go, go alone. Maybe I'll go with Natsuo. If the person you love is in love with someone else... what will you do? Well... I guess I'd give up on her. I'd want the person that I love to become happy. Maybe I just don't want to be jilted and feel dejected. Did something happen? Nothing. I just saw a movie like that. I wonder if she gave up. Chisato was saying she may have to work overtime today. Natsuo loves fireworks. Fireworks cheer her up. Why don't you invite her? Don't you feel like shouting? Kyu-chan, join in. Natsuo! Dept Chef Sakata wanted these delivered immediately. Why, thank you. Someone from Sasajima Corporation, too. They usually use a delivery service. Besides, these aren't urgent. Am I a delivery service! How insulting can he be! I'm sorry about the other day. Did he say something after that? Well, he did and he didn't... He hasn't contacted you, has he? Did he ask you out? What're you talking about? He didn't ask her to go, after all. Would you like to see the fireworks display this Friday? There's going to be a fireworks display at the riverbanks. I haven't seen fireworks in a long time. Wouldn't you want to go? With you? With Musashi. He acts as if he's not going to go, but I'm sure he will be waiting there for you. What do you think? I'll think about it. Please give him a chance. What about Fumiya? I haven't asked him yet. Huh? He hasn't come to work yet. Did you want something with him? Not really. He's probably at the hospital now. Is he feeling sick? No, he's probably seeing Haruka. Doesn't it look exactly like her? Who is she? Did you want coffee? Please wait. Why didn't you tell me? Were you planning to hide it forever? This is a serious matter. I have to go to work now. Don't run away! You hit someone! That girl is in a wheelchair! This isn't only your problem! Why did you hide it from me! It doesn't concern you. Delicious! This hits the spot in the summer! Why aren't you talking about the career woman lately? I found the pink somen! Aren't you trying to act cheerful, on purpose? Does beet go with somen noodles? You want to test it out? Or will it add to your potbelly? I'm home. I left some pink somen noodles for you! I see... Fumiya didn't tell Natsuo about Haruka. I assumed she knew about it so... Natsuo seemed quite shocked. She left without touching her coffee. Why do I blurt out unnecessary things? And you do unnecessary things. Please go out of your way to cheer up Natsuo. Why aren't you asking her to see the fireworks display? Are you really going to give up on her? You're always like that. At the beginning, you ignore other people's warnings and forge ahead, but once she says something against you, then you give up rather quickly. Don't act like you know it all. I know about it. Know what? The summer that you were a junior in high school... you fell in love at first sight with Hirose Yuki in the next town. You approached her at school, but gave up half way. She said she wanted to focus on her club activities in junior year so that she wouldn't have regrets, so I gave up. A year later, you approached her again after she quit the club, but you gave up easily again. She said she wanted to concentrate on her studies for her college entrance exams. No, she dated someone else after that. The soccer club ace... with tan complexion and white teeth. When you were working for a bus company in Kumamoto, you fell in love with Konno Shizuko, a stewardess who had forgotten something in the bus. Why did you give up on her? She said she's hardly in Japan because of her flight schedule. She was being considerate of me. She's probably flying above the clouds right now. No, she's not. She got married to a doctor after that, and has 2 children now. Are you serious? You're always like this. You always believe what they tell you at face value and are getting jilted on your own. Isn't that being plain stupid? Don't call me stupid. Aren't you depressed because of Fumiya? I am, but... Don't let it get you down. It's Fumiya's fault for keeping a secret from his sister. Hurry down, before your somen noodles get soggy. That doesn't sound like you. Natsuo and Fumiya only have each other. One of them was carrying a burden all on his own, secretly. Will you imagine how they are feeling right now? Why do you think Natsuo came here that night! Why do you think she told you all those things! She said she couldn't let go of his memories... but she probably wanted someone to make her forget him. She must've wanted to rely on you! She must've wanted help! You said she was the woman of your destiny! If you give up easily again, then you'll never progress! You're a plain fool. Did you meet her? Not yet. I find it hard to go there. I see. I'll check into that girl named Kitahara Haruka. I have a surgeon friend working at that hospital she's at. I better be going now. I have a meeting to attend. I'm sorry for the trouble. Don't be like that. Just leave it to me. He's so dense. Didn't you want him to go with you, as mental support? I don't expect that much from him. Shall I go with you? No, thanks. It's more reassuring to have a man accompany you. I know! Don't suggest anything strange. I haven't said anything yet. I know what you're going to say. You were thinking about it too. Musashi would be willing to help. He knows Fumiya too. Isn't he that kind of guy? Where's Musashi? Come to think of it, he's been coming home late these days. Maybe he's working overtime. The fireworks display is tomorrow already. Would you want to wear a yukata kimono? Do you have one? I have an old one. I can fix it for you. I'll wear it. I'll give it to you later. I wish we had a girl. Where did we go wrong? We have a son that's crazy about women. He took after you. Well, excuse me. I'm exhausted. Dinner. Where's Musashi? Isn't he working overtime? He's been going home on time lately. Where has he been off to? What is he doing? I have to stay up to talk to him tonight. Darn! He has the early shift today! Musashi is on his route now. Please be sure to tell him to go to the fireworks display. He'll know what I mean. Who tore it! What happened? Someone tore a page out! Fireworks display? She said I would know about it? I have no idea. I gave you the message now. Musashi, did you tear a page out of book? No, that wasn't me. She's blind? Please don't worry. It has nothing to do with the accident caused by Fumiya. What do you mean? Haruka is born blind. What about her injury? She had fractured bones. The surgery was a success, so she should be able to walk with 2 months of rehabilitation. What's wrong? She's refusing rehabilitation. Why? I don't know. But there are a lot of people who reject it out fear. You want to leave early? I'm sorry to ask so suddenly. Are you planning to go to the PR dept? I heard you showed them your survey, without my knowledge. Do you want the spotlight that badly? Stop being conceited! Do you know why you were transferred out? It's because of your arrogance and selfish acts! There isn't anywhere else for you to go to! Go home already! Musashi... I can't work nights. Why not? I just can't. You may not want to see her again after being jilted, but that's different from work. Don't mix them together. That's what you're doing. What do you mean? I heard you were partying with the bar girls dressed as bus guides. Shall I tell your wife about it? 400,000 yen? He withdrew his entire bonus. Maybe he's getting a present for that career woman. We're talking about 400,000 yen here. Matsuri, did he tell you anything? Come to think of it, he said he was going to splurge it. He was rejected by Natsuo. I know! He spent it on gambling. Gambling! I hope he hasn't lost it. It's that girl over there. Thank you. Excuse me, but are you Kitahara Haruka? I'm Kotani Natsuo. Kotani? Yes. Fumiya's elder sister. I'm sorry about what he did to you. Please forgive him. Please don't let it bother you. I was careless too. Marigold? I can smell its sweet fragrance. This is for you. Thank you. I feel as if I pressed you for the flowers. Do you like flowers? I love them. They're pretty, aren't they? Can I talk to you now? I don't mind, but... don't you have to work? Don't worry, I left work early. Just for me? Well, yes. Please have a seat. Thank you. Aren't you wearing high heels? How did you know? I could hear your heels earlier. I shouldn't be wearing them since they hurt my feet, but I have to wear them to look good at work. It must be rough on you. You could say that. I don't want to sound pushy, but why aren't you going through rehabilitation? I heard people hesitate at first, but you won't get anywhere if you don't. If there's anything I can do, please let me know. I'm sure Fumiya would like you to walk as soon as possible too. I would like to see you walking too, of course. So, please start your rehabilitation as soon as poss... Do you believe in the existence of God? God? I do. I see. I'm sure there's a God. If you go through rehabilitation, your legs will heal quickly and... God is mean. He's bored with the world. That is why God is having fun picking on me. Will you take me outside? The day I had the accident... was the first time I went out on my very own. I always needed someone at my side, from the time I was born. I knew that wasn't good, but my parents said that I needn't go out on my own, anyway. But as a grown up, I wanted to change all of that, so I decided to step into town by myself. Then that happened. That is why I said God is mean. That is why I don't care anymore. I realized I shouldn't exert unnecessary efforts. You said earlier that unless I undergo rehabilitation, then nothing will ever start. Even if I could walk, there's nothing in life for me. Everything was over from the time I was born. You needn't put it like that. I'm not like you. You can see that the flowers are pretty. You can wear high heels. You can work hard as a career woman and go wherever you want whenever you want! But I can't do all that! I don't know what color the flowers are! I've never worn high heels in all life! Nothing will start unless I undergo rehabilitation? That's easy to say. Even if my legs heal, I can't go out alone. If I do, something terrible will happen to me again. Can you understand this fear that I'm feeling? I always have to depend on someone to help me. Do you know how frustrating it feels to be so dependent on others! You can never understand what I'm going through. Don't act like you know it all. Ms. Kitahara, it's time for your examination. What's wrong? Are you okay? Big mouth. I'm sorry. I didn't know that Natsuo wasn't informed about it. I assumed she knew. Had I known... It's all right. Are you forgiving me? Why're you dressed like that? I was planning to go to the fireworks display. With who? Well, that's... with Natsuo and Musashi. I wonder if she'll go. I see. I don't think Musashi is going too. He might be gambling in desperation now. But I haven't given up... on both Natsuo and Musashi. I believe they'll be there. It's thundering outside. You can see how pretty the flowers are! You can wear high heels! You can do whatever you want! You can't understand how I feel! Don't act like you know it all! Enough of your conceitedness! It's your arrogance and selfish acts that got you demoted! Do you want to go see some fireworks? I haven't seen them in a while. How about seeing them... with my brother? Fireworks... I'm sure Musashi will help you. I'm sure Musashi will be waiting for you there. Why aren't you here? Natsuo-san! I'm right here! Natsuo-san! Musashi... I'll shoot up the next one! Please watch it from there! Natsuo-san! Natsuo-san! Natsuo-san! How did you like it? Did it cheer you up? I heard that fireworks cheer you up, so I... I got my certification to shoot up fireworks. I had to study hard for it. The last time I studied so hard was for my driver's license. What certification? It cost me 400,000 yen, but... Er? With a lot of effort, you can get it in a week. Why... Yes? Why do you go that far for me? I don't know. I never asked you to shoot up fireworks for me. I don't think about confiding in you... or seeing you... I only told you those things the last time because I was drunk. It looked like you were avoiding me too, so I felt relieved... I'm not giving up! When I heard that you had someone you couldn't let go... it made me kind of depressed. But when I heard that you were brooding about Fumiya, I just couldn't sit still anymore. I wanted to cheer you up a bit. That is why, I wanted to show you fireworks... As your name says, you have to live for summer. Always keep a firework in your heart. Natsuo-san? You spent 400,000 yen for this. How stupid can you be? That's what I'm often told.