The Letters (手紙)

Dear Brother, how are you?

How's your back?

I managed to graduate high school.

But I've decided not to go to college.

In fact, I've found a job.

At a factory...

Naoki, thanks for your letter.

Yeah, my back is doing okay.

I'm hanging in there.

They have me working a lathe here in prison.

But I was a little shocked by your letter.

Your decision not to continue school.

To be honest...

I was pretty upset by it.

I mean because... it's all my fault.

If I hadn't been such a fool...

you'd be in college.

"The Letter"

Kenji?

Are you stupid?

You went and painted this again.

It's Spring... the pink season.

I couldn't help myself.

Pink doesn't suit you anyhow.

Right, Yumiko?

Wait, you're wearing pink.

Girls in love always want to wear pink.

No, it just feels like spring.

You see? What did I tell you ladies?

Hold it!

Akko's in pink, too!

Gag!

Watch it.

So Akko's in love, too, eh?

Out with it, now! Who is it?

Come on, don't be shy.

Mr. Hashiguchi?

- Oh, please. - Why? He's a handsome man.

Forgive me.

Sorry.

I'm so sorry!

Help! Thief!

Somebody help, please!

I'll give this back, I swear!

Please be quiet!

I beg you!

Please!

I won't hurt you!

Please!

Ma'am!

Forgive me!

Let go!

Another hearing just took place...

over the murder of a wealthy housewife last October.

Prosecutors are hoping the court will hand down a life sentence...

on 22-year old parcel courier, Tsuyoshi Takeshima...

for his "cowardly act" of preying on the defenseless elderly.

Please, let me testify again!

About what a good person my brother is!

He hurt his back trying to earn enough to send me to college.

He couldn't work.

You look okay.

I'm glad.

Yeah.

I'm eating, for one thing.

How's your back?

Still hurt?

I'll live.

But tell me...

did you go?

You know...

the funeral.

Yeah.

I did.

Soon afterwards.

Thank you all for coming to bid a final farewell to my mother.

The rain is ironic since she was known for having such a sunny personality.

I can just picture the big smile on her face today...

seeing you all gathered here today.

I admit l wasn't the best of sons.

I didn't get married as quickly as she had hoped.

My biggest regret...

is that I never let her enjoy grandchildren.

I see your point.

It's not that easy, is it?

Listen...

I can bring you some fruit.

Anything in particular?

No, not really.

I'll eat whatever you bring.

Okay.

Can I ask you something?

Why'd you remember that?

Remember what?

In court, you mentioned...

chestnuts.

Beats me.

It just suddenly...

came to mind.

I remembered...

you liked them.

Guess what?

You're wrong.

It wasn't me.

It was mom.

What?

We peeled them for her...

to make her happy.

I see.

My mistake.

I'm a fool... aren't l?

Kurosaki!

Yeah?

Up here.

Take these.

I'll be right with you.

Yo!

Don't look "up"!

Gotcha!

Extra rice, please.

Twice.

Waving at someone not waving at you.

Awkward.

No kidding.

Awkward.

Especially for a girl.

Very awkward.

Let's jump to here.

You say, "Very awkward"...

Especially for a girl.

Then you interrupt like this.

Take it from "No. 2."

Number 2!

Snorting when you laugh.

Awkward.

Especially for a girl.

Embarrassing.

We'd be lucky to get a snort.

It's okay.

Keep going.

Come on.

No?

Who's going to laugh at your gloomy mugs?

How's the dorm?

Less trouble than renting.

This is move number...

Three.

What? You want me out now?

"Killer Get Out!"

Let me find another place first.

I'm really sorry.

But I can't help you.

I need you out by Wednesday.

Got it?

I'm sorry.

No, you've been a very good worker.

But...

once bad talk starts going around...

it affects business.

But no one here's found out yet.

I try to keep to myself.

I see.

What number job is this?

Third job, third move.

Third time's a charm.

If not?

Bring it on.

Bad impersonation.

You're cold, man.

Hey little brother...

I hope the new job's working out.

You said you worked outside a lot.

Must be pretty hot.

Hey big brother, what's up?

I'm doing alright.

I just got my first bonus, ever.

Wait for me!

Look.

So?

Found it at the park. These guys are rare.

Grow up, bro.

How about "Johnny"?

He doesn't look like a "Johnny" at all.

Let's see...

"Kotaro"?

Too dorky-sounding.

It's better than "Johnny."

I'll go wash this.

Work is hard, isn't it?

What, are you kidding?

Don't worry about me.

Thanks.

Go hit the books.

Entrance exams, remember?

Maybe later.

No, not "maybe later."

I got it.

Hungry?

What?

Rabbit-shaped apples.