House (ハウス)

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Production: Toho Eizo Company, Ltd. In Cooperation with P.S.C.

It's hot. Hurry!

Okay!

Nice wind!

- Here. - Thanks.

Summer vacation is almost here.

I envy you, Gorgeous. Your fabulous dad has a villa.

But you're going to a training camp with the others, Fanta.

Yes, but I wish you'd come with us.

It'll be boring.

Don't be greedy, Fanta. Your love, Mr. Togo, is going too.

Hey, that's mean, Gorgeous. You call yourself my best friend?

Let's go.

Hey, Fanta.

Why were you staring at me?

Because you looked like a witch in a horror movie.

You really did.

You are fantastic as usual.

You're mean. No photos for you then.

Fine.

How's the picture?

- Teacher. - Summer vacation is almost here.

I'm going to Karuizawa with my dad.

I see. Is your father doing well?

Yes. He'll be back from Italy tomorrow.

That's great. And you?

My friends and I are going to Mr. Togo's sister's inn.

Fine.

- Congratulations. - What?

We heard you're getting married.

- Who told you? - Mr. Togo.

What's he like?

I bet you're getting married for love.

Naturally.

It's an arranged marriage. Now go to class.

Yes, ma'am!

How nice.

Summer vacation.

Wait, Fanta!

- I'll give you the photos. - All right.

Hey, wait up!

Hello!

- Bye-bye. - Bye.

Gorgeous!

Bye-bye!

Daddy!

- Welcome back. - Welcome back!

I expected you tomorrow.

How was the movie job in Italy?

Leone said my music was better than Morricone's.

You've grown.

- You too. - Hey, watch it.

Souvenir?

I want to talk.

Yes?

Summer vacation is starting in a week.

Daddy.

Don't tell me we can't go to Karuizawa.

We can. Sure.

Then what is it?

We've got a companion.

Who? He or she?

Come out, will you?

Gorgeous, let's shake hands.

Hello.

You mean her?

This is Ryoko Ema.

- You're beautiful. - Thank you.

You're charming when you smile.

Let's be friends.

I hope you two will get along.

She's going to be your mom.

My mom?

I wanted to tell you earlier.

She's a jewelry designer.

She's surprisingly good at cooking, and other things too.

You won't have to mend my shirts anymore.

How's the sleeve?

You shouldn't have said "surprisingly."

It's caught in the sweater.

Listen.

It's been eight years since your mother died.

It's about time we had a home again.

I won't go with you.

Wait!

I'm back, Mom.

Dad's disappointed us, Mom.

He cried when I won at the sports meet.

I'll bully Dad.

I hate him.

The three of us together!

In a bridal costume...

Mom.

I wonder how Auntie is.

Let's sit down.

How nice!

The six of us vacationing by the sea!

But Gorgeous is going to Karuizawa with her dad.

I wish she could come.

You must be happy to be with Mr. Togo for 10 days!

Of course, Melody. He's so manly and handsome!

What? Our teacher is manly?

You're so cool, Kung Fu!

She's more manly than he is.

Keisuke Togo.

If there's anything cool about him, it's his name. Right, Prof?

Stop teasing her. She's a dreamer, that's her asset.

- Sorry, Fanta. - That's okay, Sweet.

He's not so bad.

Hey, you guys, I hope his sister is a good cook.

You want to get fatter, Mac?

Don't make me hit you!

Stop it. We'll have a fun time at the training camp.

Listen to you! You sound like a coach.

Gorgeous!

- Morning! - Is your dad back?

Your dad is the best.

He's a film composer and rich!

No! He's the worst.

Good morning.

Mr. Togo!

Bad news.

My sister is going to have a baby.

- What? - So...

her inn won't be open this summer.

I'm sorry.

Does that mean we can't go to the training camp?

Right.

- That's awful! - Do something!

Yeah! It's your fault!

Don't bully him!

There you go, Fanta!

She's right.

Don't bully me.

Isn't that a pistil and stamen? - What?

Quiet, everyone!

- What is it? - Come with me.

To Karuizawa?

With your dad?

No. To my mom's hometown.

To my aunt's house.

That's how I invited them to your house, Auntie.

Forgive my sudden letter. I realize I only met you once.

I hope you don't think I'm strange.

I'm in such a mood. I feel like crying.

I want to see my mom's hometown again

and spend time with you like I did with her.

Please write back that I can visit you.

Cute kitty!

Where are you from?

Gorgeous!

Bye-bye!

Kogarashi

What is it, Snowflake? Come on.

You're welcome to come.

Your aunt has been waiting for your letter for years.

Come see me.

Come to my house, Gorgeous.

I'm sorry. You took time off for nothing.

That's all right.

Maybe we can just go without her.

Don't worry about it.

After all, I spoiled her.

- I have an idea. - An idea?

I'll go to her aunt's house later.

I want to talk to her alone.

It'll be all right.

This is my first trial in becoming her mother.

I promise...

I'll bring her back,

her wonderful,

mysterious smile.

Thanks, Ryoko.

I need some time to think things over...

in the countryside.

Auntie!

Morning.

Good morning.

Good morning, Mr. Painter!

Bonjour, monsieur.

The bucket's stuck!

It's 8:00 already.

Where's Gorgeous and Mr. Togo?

Hello, Mr. Togo?

What's keeping you? Fanta's been crying.

We're gonna miss the train.

It's not serious, but I have to go to the hospital first.

What? No more buses today?

All right, then, I'll take my car. Bye.

He'll come later.

What about Gorgeous?

Maybe she's already inside the station.

Take care!

- She isn't here. - She must be.

- But - - Maybe she's in the train.

There she is!

Gorgeous!

You're late. We were worried.

Sorry. I've been looking for Snowflake.