Crosspoint

Hello?

I don't wanna go home today.

Can I stay at your place? Just for tonight.

Please?

Please.

Hello?

Hello?

Damn it!

Hi.

Is everything alright?

Yeah, it's fine.

But it looked like your phone battery died.

Would you like to use mine?

I guess you want to call your parents, right?

I don't wanna talk to my parents right now.

Got it. p.

Sorry, I didn't know.

By the way, I'm Tatsuya.

Look, it's freezing out here.

There's a manga cafe at the corner.

I can treat you for a night. What do you say?

Never mind. May I at least have your name?

I'm Risako.

Risako.

Risako-chan.

Which do you prefer? A warm cubicle with a couch and free drinks…

Or freezing out here all night?

I see...

Since you're a minor, the cops might find you and take you home.

Ok, fine... Let's go.

Thanks.

Alright then. Shall we?

Yes, is there anything?

Just wondering if you're good?

Yes, I'm good.

Thank you very much!

Impressive.

I wish I had your courage when I was your age.

Thank you.

My father was very strict with me.

How?

Yeah.

He controlled everything about my life.

Down to how I looked.

Whenever I failed to meet his standards,

he was like... abusive to me.

I'd say severe punishment was sure to come,

both mental and physical.

I'm sorry to hear that.

It's okay. It's all behind me now.

By the way, I borrowed this for you.

Thank you! You're a life saver.

There is not much I can do, but I really want to repay you.

Really?

Sure.

Well then...

Could you please fill this with your saliva?

Huh?

It won't take long. Then I'll leave.

Thank you. Sorry. Thank you.

Thank you.

I... I don't think I can do it.

I can give you more money. In case you need to stay here longer.

I can't do it!

I'm sorry.

Though you're very kind, I can't do what you're asking.

I'm sorry.

That's okay. I understand.

I'm sorry, too. Really sorry about that.

Umm...

Good night.

Shut the hell up if you don't want to get hurt.

You keep on fooling me.

You're nothing but a tease.

Just leading me on.

What's that line again?

I keep on forgetting.

Just relax.

You used to nail this before.

I may be getting a bit nervous.

And I was being careful not to hold you too tight.

You and our baby might get hurt.

Don't worry, our baby is too strong.

Right, baby?

I know you're used to playing hero roles.

But just keep at it, I know you can do it.

I think I'm still adjusting.

But you know what?

I think this is better.

Your fans will be excited to see you do something new.

I hope so.

I need to make this perfect.

And another great thing about AMD is that I'll be in Tokyo.

It has a good employment rate.

Many students have gone on to have great careers after graduating.

Please!

I'll take care of the tuition myself. Just please be my guarantor.

Please?

They'll take the money and spit you out before you even graduate.

What are you going to do after graduation?

Listen.

The music industry has no financial security.

Oh, I've found a perfect course for you.

You'll have a steady career, and have enough time to continue your hobby.

“Hobby? ”

You think this is a hobby?

All those practicing rehearsals,

and the fact that I am willing to spend

money on a music school?

A “hobby”? Really?

Just because it's singing on stage

and not typing, and clicking

and attending boring meetings.

See, you're not even listening to me...

Shit!

Just...

Follow me,

and you'll be secure, okay?

Good afternoon.

Hello, Mayuko-chan.

I have documents for you.

Okay.

It is a letter from the court.

Here is my letter of resignation.

If you would excuse me.

Wait, wait, please wait! Yuriko-san, please!

Hold it! Yuriko-san, I need you to explain all of this.

It's as clear as day. A court order doesn't mess around.

But, our work, our plan…

What plan?

I promise I will work it all out.

Then, you need to pay wages.

I can no longer talk them out of quitting.

Once I get the business loan accepted,

we'll not have to worry about that.

I know you're doing your best to keep the company running, but…

I've already got appointments with prospective clients who can help us.

I'm sorry, I can't anymore.

Your late father treated me very well here,

so don't worry about paying me.

But please pay the salary of other employees as soon as possible.

Please don't leave us now. Do it for Dad, please!

Please don't bring your late father into this.

I know you're working really hard.

If you continue on this path,

then you're on your own.

Goodbye.

Mayuko-chan, goodbye.

I'll get going.

Looks like the music industry isn't the only one

with no financial security.

Mr. Manuel.

How's everything?

I got promoted.

I'm assigned here at the front desk.

That's good, no one will ever get past you.

So what about you? How are you?

Are you retired?

I never retired.

But...

I don't see you anymore on TV.

Look, can you let me through?

I'm here for a contract signing.

No, you're not.

Your name is not on the guest list.

I'm so sorry.

They just told me.

There was a last minute replacement.

And you didn't think to call me?

They realized that

Dwight Sparks would be a better choice.

Who's that!?

He's trending on social media,

because he has lot of followers.

Does he even have any acting experience?

Actually, none.

But you know how the producers are.

They think it's sure money because of his followers.

Oliver, where does that leave me?

Okay.

I'll see what I can do.

Please, because...

My wife, Melanie. She's due any day now.

Really?

Have you thought of a name?

Oliver, please focus!

You really need to help me!

We don't have enough savings!

Okay, I'll see what I can do.

Maybe you could talk to the producers now.

They're here, right?

Manuel.

I'm really sorry.

They've already made up their minds.

Fine.

Then take me off your talent list

and be done with it.

Whoa, wpait!

You can't just leave me like that.

We have a year left in your contract.