A Bride for Rip Van Winkle

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"Where are you?"

"Can you wave?"

"Did you see?"

"What's nearby?"

There's a mailbox.

A BRIDE FOR RIP VAN WINKLE

Are you Nanami?

Yes, I am.

I'm Tetsuya.

Hello.

I'm sorry to keep you.

I actually got here early

so I wandered around...

...and actually got lost.

I totally panicked.

- Are you okay?

- Yes, I managed to get back.

I found a nice cafe over there.

- Should we try it out?

- Sure.

It's around the corner.

It must be hard finding a public teaching job.

I barely managed to get in.

I'm also a part-time teacher.

That's right.

I'm aiming for full-time, but it's not easy.

It's only getting harder

with people having fewer kids.

I found my boyfriend on

an internet dating site.

It was too easy, like I was shopping online.

He was an easy find for me.

So does that make me...

...an easy girlfriend for him?

Like buying something online...

...easy...with just one click.

I'm going to the store.

I'll go with you.

You're not even up yet.

You must be tired.

Please get some rest.

"Written and directed by iwai shunji"

No running in the halls!

- Morning!

- Good morning.

Stand up!

Take your seats.

Face front...

...and bow.

Sit down.

What is this?

Please use that from now on.

We can't hear you.

We're just joking!

No, it's no joke.

We will now start the lesson.

Open to page 27...

We still can't hear you!

You can use the microphone.

Use it.

She's really doing it.

We will now start the lesson.

Open your books to page 27.

Good afternoon.

$5.13.

$3.24.

3108...

Is that you, Nanami?

It's me, Marni.

You were an education major.

Oh, it's you!

Long time no see!

It is.

- You work here?

- Yeah.

I live right nearby.

What time do you get off?

Let's grab dinner.

I work until 5pm.

It's almost time.

Did you wait?

Not at all.

- Shall we?

- Okay.

How about we do hot pot at my place?

Hot pot?

I have some chicken waiting for me.

But it's too much for me.

And some tsukune too.

It's cute how you call them by names.

You think?

Then come on over.

I'll cook.

Thanks.

Over here.

You surprised me.

I would've guessed you to be a teacher.

I'm also a teacher.

But it's only part-time.

I see.

Thanks.

Did you wear glasses?

These are fake.

I don't want my students seeing me working.

But it was obvious.

Really? These didn't work?

Not one bit.

Is your school nearby?

My school isn't around here.

But I couldn't work anywhere nearby.

What about you?

What do you do?

A hostess.

Hostess?

A hostess club.

What does that mean?

I bet you make a lot of money there.

Are you interested?

I can't.

Why not? You're not confident?

Why not?

You're cute.

No, I'm not.

It's a lot of fun.

You just talk for work.

Jobs are all the same...

...and money is important.

I can't go that far for money.

My parents would kill me if they knew.

They think I'm still trying to find a job.

So they're still helping me out.

Thank you for coming in.

Not at all.

Are things at school going well?

Yes, I'm getting by.

We got a call from your school.

Is it true you use a microphone in class?

It's not like that.

It was just once.

I took a student's joke seriously.

I was lectured by the head teacher as well.

It was just once.

Teachers shouldn't be using microphones.

I'm sorry.

It won't happen again.

We weren't offered

another term from the client...

...so your term will be up

at the end of the month.

I'm fired?

Unfortunately in this case, yes.

If I may, a weak voice is

fatal for a school teacher.

I'm sorry.

When will I get my next assignment?

It's hard to say.

Other teachers are waiting too.

Good evening, Kanon.

Good evening.

Did you go outside today?

No.

You stayed home?

Yes.

I see.

Let's start on page 23

with some linear functions.

You have 20 minutes.

You can ask me questions anytime.

Ready. ..begin.

Excuse me?

Yes?

If there are 'linear' functions...

...are there also 'non-linear' functions?

That's right.

Is that it?

And cubic functions.

What are these used for in the real world?

Well...I'm not sure.

You don't know?

I'm sorry.

I'll look it up for you.

Good afternoon.

Please watch your step.

Today we are blessed with some lovely weather.

We shall now hold the engagement ceremony.

We humbly request your favor.

Thank you.

Please accept this betrothal gift

from the Tsuruoka family.

Please accept this betrothal gift...

...courtesy of the Minagawa family.

Imagine my surprise

when I heard they met online.

I'm sure you were as concerned as I was.

But leave it to my daughter

to choose a school teacher.

You can meet anyone online, right?

Doctors! Millionaires!

You've got choices!

That's the perk of the internet!

Nanami was never adventurous.

When she took a liking to azuki bread,

that was all she ate.

Then I suppose she'll never

get tired of my boy either.

I'll say! She'll adore him forever.

You want to continue teaching after marriage?

Yes, I do.

Once you've taught, it's not easy to give up.

That's just how teachers are.

But housework is hard work.

Even more when you have kids.

I wasn't so difficult.

Are you kidding?

Do you know how much trouble you were?

In grade school, he took to teasing

the girl sitting next to him.

But oh, that was your first love.

Mom, stop it!

Seriously!

It's the truth.

Go on ahead.

Really? Alright then.

You're both going to the station.

And spend more time with that woman?

We just have to last until the wedding is over.

A couple for appearance's sake.

Even though we couldn't be further from it.

I'm sorry for all the trouble.

Don't mention it.

The two of us didn't work out...

...but I know you'll be fine.

How do you know that?

I don't.

But you know...

...I want you to be happy.

Especially you.

The same goes for your mother.

Because despite everything,

we're still your parents.

Come on, taxi!

Two people?

No one else?

We're not close with our relatives.

Why not?

No particular reason.

There's a ceremony for relatives.

The numbers can't be too lopsided.

We'll cut down on my side.

But seriously though, isn't there anyone else?

You can't tell me it's only two people.

It's embarrassing.

Can't you do something?

I also decided to quit teaching.

What?

Your mother was against it...

...and I'm not sure I can

balance home and work.

You thought this through, right?

Why didn't you ask me?

I'm sorry.

Weddings are so depressing.

I need more relatives.

He says he's inviting 20 people.

Wedding attendees can be...

...fakes?

Are you serious?

What?

Nothing.

You hire them.

I know an organizer who does this.

Are you interested?

Isn't it dangerous?

It's legit. I guarantee it.

Mr. Ramba Ral...

A guarantee...

What can I do with a guarantee?

Wait!

Congratulations!

- These are for you!

Let's take some pictures.

I'm next to her!

No, I want to...

Say cheese!

Instead of being fired,

I said it was my engagement.

Do you think this is a white lie?

Please be well!

Thank you.

Goodbye, everyone.

Bye!

Excuse me...

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