...was I rejected?
Was I rejected?
I've never felt this way before.
But...
Maybe it's my one true love.
To me, Tsubaki-san...
She is the most important person in my life.
You have the USB drive, don't you?
So what if I do?
...sleeping pills and anti-nausea medication...
It's the same.
...looking at you two, I'd say family's not such a bad idea.
You're being honest today.
For her and her family...
It's got something to do about Uwajima Masaya.
If you stop him...
You can go back to your home planet without any more burdens, right?
If I give this to you, will you stay away from Sasahara Tsubaki?
You cannot kill me.
You monster!
Don't ever touch Sasahara Tsubaki again.
I said leave me alone. Go away.
I'm from outer space.
I was born long before you... 400 years ago.
Are you doing this now?
You're saying you're an alien? Stop joking around.
You and I live in different worlds.
I don't think so.
I don't care what you think.
I can't be with you.
Good...
Does it hurt anywhere else?
Oh, I'm fine.
I was surprised.
But why couldn't you stop time?
I don't know. I don't know why I couldn't use my powers.
As the day of your departure approaches.
I think your powers are starting to wear off.
Aren't you hungry, sis?
I'll order you something.
Still a zombie?
Why?
Huh?
I'm...
I'm everybody's number one girlfried. Actress Sasahara Tsubaki.
Any man would want to be with me.
Why do I have to go through all this pain?
Because of what's been happening..
Now you're not the number one actress everyone wants as a girlfriend.
That's fine!
Even if everyone in the world hates me,
if only the love of my life would fall in love with me....
That would be...
good.
Seriously?
Love is dreadful.
Hey!
That man cares for me so much that he would keep me locked up in my own house.
And now, out of the blue, he says he's an alien.
Is it possible for a person to hate you so much that he would lie like an idiot?
He's an alien?
I think it's totally acceptable.
Are you stupid?
Because he was hurt and not normal, he said and did those things.
Things were moving and breaking...
just like magic.
He can do magic too?
Wow!
Wow, wow, wow!
Brother Mitsuru, Moore's comet will be coming soon, right?
When that happens, can I use this to take a peek?
What do you want?
My sister has done something wrong again, hasn't she?
She's been a zombie for a while now.
I don't want any part of this anymore.
She may look single-minded, but she's more of a beginner in the ways of love.
Anyway... I need brother Mitsuru to stop her from being a zombie,
I can't make her human again.
I'm sorry, but I have to leave now.
She may be stupid, stuck-up and sarcastic, but...
she's the only sister I have.
That's it!
Is that all you've got to say?
Where are you going?
Sis!
Hmm?
Have your injuries healed?
Glad to see you're doing so well!
What? Where am I going?
The weather's nice, so I thought I'd go look for little bird-san.
Huh? Toyama-sensei, are you bird watching too?
Listening to the birds chirping and drinking delicious coffee is the best!
And with a beautiful woman too!
You're annoying.
Oh, no, not again!
I mean, I already confessed my feelings to you.
"I'm an alien" you said.
I'm not so convinced that I would just say "Is that so?".
You see, I love birds more than any other living creature.
The only birds that you like,
are those that are cooked.
Oh, it feels so good!
I've been stuck at home all day, this is so refreshing!
Yoo-hoo!
Oh... sorry bird-san, come home, don't be scared!
Would you shut up for a minute!?
Oh, right. No shouting.
Ahh.
Toyama-sensei.
I made you a pot of coffee. Shall we drink together?
Did you follow me all the way out here just to hear my answer?
Yes, just a few days ago,
I was the "number one girlfriend" for 46 straight months.
I had the courage to confess my feelings to you.
You haven't answered me, so I followed you because I want to hear it.
Then I'll answer.
I don't like you.
Then... why did you help me?
Because you're a famous person.
Besides, I was simply curious.
And also you looked like someone I once knew.
You're saying you were nice to me because I'm famous and I look like that person?
That's right.
Are you sure that's all?
That is all.
For once, during this time,
did you ever think that you would have liked me?
No.
Not even once?
You're so insistent!
I don't want...
anything more to do with you.
From now on, no matter what happens to you.
I'm not going to help you.
I...
What am I supposed to do?
I don't want to see you again.
I'm sorry I followed you.
Tsubaki!
What's going on?
Let's go home.
Sensei.
Sensei!
What happened?
It's about Tsubaki-san, isn't it?
Alright.
Sorry.
Perhaps your body is reaching its limit after all.
I think it's a message to make sure you return to your home planet.
It appears that I cannot go against that reasoning.
I'm sorry to call on such short notice.
No, it's just that my wife started nagging again.
I was in the mood to go out for a while, so you were helping me.
My wife used to have a more calm personality.
Lately, she's been kind of angry.
I just don't want to say too much.
You've been married for...
25 years, right?
Oh, has it been that long already?
Before I knew it, I'd spent more time with her, than with my own parents.
In a few years, we'll have been together for half my life.
Haha, that's just too much.
I know you and I don't have the same sense of time, but for me...
It's been a long time, but it's gone by so fast...
A lot has happened in the last 25 years.
Growing old together...
How does it feel?
How does it... feel?
Hmm...
We're both getting wrinkles, and our bodies are getting less fit.
We don't talk much anymore.
Well, it's natural for us to be together.
I don't feel anything in particular, hehe.
For me...
that normal, everyday life...
I envy you so much.
Both going gray...
Both getting wrinkles...
Both growing old together...
I took these days for granted.
I too...
wish I could have lived it.
Sensei...
I too...
want to be with her...
To grow old...
I sent Tsubaki home like you asked.
Hey, I want to ask you something.
What did you mean by, "Watch out for my brother, protect Tsubaki"?
Protect Sasahara Tsubaki from him.
Answer me. Who the hell are you...
I meant what I said.
Protect her seriously.
That's right, Kitano Kenji-sensei.
According to Kübler-Ross's research,
in my interactions with dying patients,
I found that there are five processes
When people lose their loved ones,
they are layered on top of each other until they face reality.
The first stage is "denial".
Martian
That guy calls himself an alien.
"I don't like you" he says!
Stage two.
"Anger"
You never liked me even for once?
You don't like me?
You've got some guts, dumping me like that!
Ahh... ugh.
Stage three.
"Negotiation"
God of the universe...
I will repent for what I did wrong.
Somehow, please give me another chance!
Stage four.
"Depression"
And the last stage is...
"Acceptance"
So, I got dumped.
But I will refuse to be defeated.
I am going to refine my good looks.
The world's most prestigious brands can't wait to get their hands on it.
I'm going to be the most beautiful woman in the universe.
I'm gonna get an image modeling contract!
Through this process, people try to heal their emotional wounds.
Especially women, who use heartbreak as a springboard to better themselves.
For men however...
Come on, sensei, please eat.
Sensei?
Enough already...
Here you go.
Come on... say "Ahh"
Huh...
They can be self-destructive,
and suffer the loss more than women.
In a movie?
A supporting role...
I've always wanted to do it.
I've only ever played leading roles.
I've been interested in supporting roles for a long time.
I think it's even more rewarding than the lead role to be the one to make the lead shine.
I'm so happy!
Please let me play the part! I look forward to working with you!
I may have lost the love of my life, but I found my calling.
I don't need to study for a bad role.
I'll eat the lead actor!
All right, let's do it!
"M&F Brothers-"
"Uwajima Fumiya, died in an automobile accident."
He overdosed and then got in an accident...
But my brother was not in the habit of taking sleeping pills.
Natsume Chan, please tell him.
Bando Reiko, died from the exact same causes...
Correct.
And the one who disappeared five years ago.
Uwajima Masaya's wife may be held captive.
But...
Why did you suddenly make allegations about your brother that we, the police, don't know about?
If this is true, then your company...
You'd be in trouble yourself.
He's my brother. I'm trying to stop him.
Oh, hot...
I'm burning, umbrella!
So... Yukino-san, here... as we cut, look over here.
Yukino-san we'll do it in one take.
Oh, one take?
Many people want to see Yukino-san's smile.
Really? It will be alright...
I'll be fine by myself.
I don't need a drink. Don't worry about it.
Hey! Is my part on yet?
Your scene isn't shooting for another 2-3 hours.
What, you should have told me earlier!
What?
Ah, it would have been nice if you told me.
Having to wait hours for a scene.
It's never happened before. It's refreshing.
Please wait inside. I'll call for you.
Hello?
The other day...
I saw you at Sakuragawa Memorial Hospital.
How did you get my number?
Previously,
I was the one who answered when you called the hospital.
This is Sakuragawa Memorial Hospital.
At that time, I took down your number.
Regarding Uwajima Risa,
do you know anything about that?
The other day...
after I saw you at the hospital,
I couldn't keep quiet any longer.
My sister-in-law...
Uwajima Risa...
They're keeping her there, aren't they?
Huh?
What now?
Uhm...
Is anyone here?
I wonder what happened to my cue.
I'm always ready to stand by.
Why?
I'm here to protect you.
What do you mean, "protect"?
You're the one who said you never wanted to see me!
You don't like me, do you?
You're not gonna help me anymore, are you?
Playing with people's feelings, is that fun for you?
You helped me out of curiosity.
Because I looked like someone you once knew.
You made a fool of me.
You never liked me, did you?
You never once worried about me, did you?
You never liked Sasahara Tsubaki even for once!
There you go, being all quiet again.
I hate you, too.
Please, just get out of my life.
One day you'll wake up and realize how selfish you are.
That smell...
Was that you?
What is happening?
How did I float over here?
I'm from outer space.
That's why I have special abilities.
From outer space.
Is it true?
What are your special powers?
Lighting things up or making me float?
There's just so much going on, it's messing with my head.
What? Wait... what?
Again?
Why do you fall down every time you kiss me?
It's not a coincidence, is it? You've fallen asleep after kissing me before.
Hey, what's going on?
Please, be quiet.
If you get sick from kissing me every time...
You have a problem with close contact, don't you?
What else is wrong with you?
I can handle this.
Hey, can I ask you something?
Who did you just kiss?
Was it someone you remembered who looks like me?
Or...
Hey, are you listening to me?
It was you.
I didn't hear that.
Who did you do it to?
I did it to Sasahara Tsubaki.
Final Month
23 days to go
Toyama-sensei.
Ah...
What is it?
Ha, you can really hear me! I was just trying it out.
Don't be mad at me!
I called you because I really wanted to see you.
You scared me.
That was a surprise.
Just be upfront and say you miss me.
Right.
Your father came with you 400 years ago?
Oh.
That person is a friend.
Is that so?
Does that mean Toyama-sensei's family isn't here on earth?
They're not.
You mean you've been alone all this time?
Toyama-sensei has me now.
I'll always be with you.
Hey, when's your birthday?
It's meaningless to say. Earthlings have a different concept of birthdays.
I see.
Then let's make today our anniversary.
Hmm?
Toyama-sensei may think it's childish.
I want to celebrate every anniversary.
What would you want to do for our anniversary?
Hmm~
I want to do what normal lovers do.
We could celebrate with a glass of wine at a restaurant with a great view.
I'd like to go on a trip together.
We'd watch the sunset together in a cottage on a southern island.
The sun looks green just as it's setting.
Hmm...
If I could see that, I'd be happy.
I wish I could see it with you.
I want to be with you every year on our anniversary from now on.
What's wrong?
Hey, what is it this time?
Am I being selfish again?
Let's do it.
Whatever you want to do.
Let's do it right away.
Right away?
Yeah.
We'll do it all in three weeks.
Why three weeks?
Tell me the reason.
I can only stay for so long,
because I have only three weeks left.
What do you mean?
I'm leaving.
Leaving... to where?
Where I belong.
Soon...
A comet is coming.
I'm...
going back to my planet.
What...
When are you coming back?
I can wait.
A year?
Two years?
Ten years?
Can't... can't you come back?
Never again?
When?
When will you go back?
23 days later
You mean we only have 23 more days together?
Side Story #8
Come on, sensei, please eat.
Sensei?
Enough already.
Here we go.
Come on... say "Ahh"
Here, ahh...
Come on, ahh...
Come on. Come on.
Ahh. Okay.
All right. All right.
Yes, munch munch munch
Sensei...
One day, you'll be able to say to her that this was the right thing to do.
For now, let's just get something in your stomach.
Please.
Huh...
Oh, that's right. Shall we play Shogi?
Play your favorite game of chess.
It'll take your mind off things.
Just because you're down...
I won't take it easy on you.
Aah! You can't just eat whatever you want.
Huh.
This is serious.
Huh?
Aah! No. Don't eat it.
Huh...
Here you go.
Oh... line them up, please.
Hiroya gets closer to the truth of the case
In love with Tsubaki,
and getting closer to the truth of what happened,
is Hiroya, played by Kudo Asuka.
Q. Tell us about your role.
I'm playing the role of...
Uwajima Hiroya.
Uhm... Tsubaki,
he's always had a crush on her.
Even when he's a grown man.
In this drama...
all he thinks about is Tsubaki and gets pushed around by her.
But most importantly...
I think he's also in charge of a lot of the work.
He has an older brother.
And his feelings for his brother are also very straightforward.
He has a lot of things to deal with.
I think he is a young man who lives his life straight from the heart.
I think it's the coolest role.
And, action!
The man who plays Masaya's brother...
is Imai Tsubasa who is co-starring with Kudo Asuka first time.
Q. Co-starring with Imai-san
Oh, I'm so happy about it.
I've been watching him since I was in elementary and middle school.
We imitated him, and the whole class imitated his singing and dancing.
That's how much of a hero he is.
He was an idol... well, he was my idol, but...
But when I talked to him, he was very passionate.
I mean, you know, like talking about his future.
And talking about being an actor.
He also talked a lot about his hobbies and interests.
For this performance really,
he's not trying to take the lead.
I got the impression that he was a senior who maintained a good balance.
I treasure the time I spent working with him.
I hope we have the chance to work together again.
I really hope so. Yes.
Imai Tsubasa plays the villain in this show...
Well, for me personally...
Q. The challenge of playing a villain for the first time
this is...
I've never played this type of role before.
This is my first time.
But likewise, as a man, in this case...
I knew that I've wanted to play the villain.
I've always wanted to do it someday.
I've never actually fired a gun.
For one thing...
well, I like James Bond.
Well, Bond uses it...
I had one of those air guns, so I used it.
I'm wondering about the weight, how it bounces back.
I was trying to think about it in my own way.
Q. What are you conscious about when performing?
I wanted to emphasize my approach in this piece.
That's why I chose not to look at the original work.
It's like a side of him that's so creepy, you don't know what he's thinking.
I wanted to emphasize the poker face.
This time, I kept the unnecessary movements to a minimum.
The most important thing is for the viewer...
I hope they can feel the eeriness.
What will be the fate of the Uwajima brothers?
Please stay tuned for further developments.