Banka Page #3

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Without a mother's guidance,

girls can grow to be strange.

Dad!

Reiko...

today I met Mr. Katsuragi.

Where?

He came to see me

in my office.

It seems he's called you many times,

but you refused to answer.

He told you that?

- Yes.

What else did you talk about?

He has to move...

for some work in Sapporo.

To Sapporo?

- Yes.

He said he's catching

the four o'clock train.

Be there for about a month.

It's going to take that long?

- That's what he said.

What else did you talk about?

Well only...

he asked me to give you that.

- Oh, really.

Dad, why didn't you give me that first?

You had it all along.

Sir, would you like your bath now?

- Yes.

Sumitomo Kensetsu Chuo-ku,

Kita 2, Jonishi 3, Chome, SAPPORO.

Is it just because...

you want someone

to make you feel complete.

I don't want that.

What I want is true love...

to know your heart.

But I'm scared.

That's why I ran...

If I don't see you,

I won't know your heart.

Rei!

What?

You wanted to do something at four?

- Nothing really...

I just didn't want

to be alone at four.

Why?

- No particular reason.

At four...

You don't look so good.

- It's because I didn't sleep well.

Welcome.

Sorry.

You have to go away.

Then why did you come...

as I asked?

I'm asking you...

go back to Tokyo...

I'm begging you.

I won't... go back.

So, Rei...

I was thinking to do

another show soon.

All of these drawings are good.

Would you model for the next one?

Sure... so long as it's not a nude.

Of course not.

Bring me a coffee.

Rei... what's up with you today?

The lady with Furuse's so beautiful,

I couldn't help noticing.

Thank you.

Your change, sir?

You forgot them.

Oh thanks, sorry to trouble you.

My name is Reiko.

I'm a fan of yours.

You're so pretty.

So when I realized

they were your gloves...

Actually, I'd like to ask a favor.

Me?

- Yes.

Someone I know

would love to draw you.

Draw me?

- Yes, just to capture your face.

The man I was with just now.

A junior classmate of Mr. Furuse.

His name's Mikio Fusada.

Well... I don't know.

Can I do it?

- Please!

Just an hour of your time...

in your house.

But where is Madam's home?

Merci, Madam.

I'll definitely come.

Yes.

Tatsumi, I'm going home.

Akiko!

Goodbye, Madam!

The bus is leaving.

Goodbye!

Is it okay if I move this much?

Yes, please do as you want.

I'll continue drawing regardless.

Madam, is the adjacent room

your husband's?

Yes.

It'd be cool to see... could I?

Rei...!

It's no problem.

Go ahead.

See, Mikio. Just a peek then.

So your marriage was a love marriage?

(ie. Not arranged.)

Yes...

I just spoke with Mrs. Furenkou

about the swans.

Are there really

so many swans there?

Yes... one or two hundred.

They come in November

and return to Siberia in April.

It's a tremendous site.

A kind of wild beauty.

The lake pure white,

the birds pure white.

It must be lovely.

Maybe Madam could go

with Mr. Tatsumi sometime?

Reiko!

I'm sorry.

You could turn into a swan.

It'd be lovely floating on the lake.

Graceful, elegant and beautiful.

You'd be the swan queen.

I'm sure I'd be spellbound,

and want to capture you.

I'd escape.

- If you tried, I'd stop you.

I'm a hunter.

Where I put my eye,

I'll put the bullet.

Excuse me a moment, please.

Rei... don't be so catty with Madam.

Don't say that.

I'm just being friendly.

Don't say that.

You mustn't do that, Tatsumi.

Understand?

Mikio, do you like her?

Rei...

you think she's the only one

I've been drawing?

It seems you never

want to model for me.

So I've been sketching you too.

Mikio...

Kumiko...

Let's eat something.

- Okay.

Please feel free.

Take one, please.

Come, Kumiko.

Mommy, there's a postcard!

Ah, it's from Daddy.

Mommy, what does it say?

Daddy says... He can't come home

'til he's finished his work.

He says, "Listen to your mommy...

and be a good girl."

That's where daddy is in Sapporo.

Madam's at home.

And there are snacks.

Information travels fast.

So you must know.

Know what?

That Tomoko's in Tokyo...

and Mr. Katsuragi

won't be back for some time.

One shouldn't have an affair

in daylight.

Hey you!

Eh!

Who are you?

What do you mean?

Why are you hanging around Akiko?

Akiko... You mean Mrs. Katsuragi?

Your lover.

What?

Because I'm attracted to her.

You mean sexually?

It's all the same to me.

I can't help thinking

you've got an ulterior motive...

ever since the first time.

The first time?

- Strangely so.

When we were having coffee

in Daphne bar.

So you remember.

That's when I first met Madam.

I won't let you go

until you tell me the truth.

Then I'll tell you the truth.

I like her too...

as much as I despise you.

It's raining silently tonight...

For some reason, I don't feel

I'm in the place where I grew up...

but somewhere new...

like a traveler, talking to

someone far off, that is, you...

just chatting and joking.

My days consist of a staring contest

between me and the tracing paper.

However, my time here

isn't even half over.

When I return home,

I'd like to see you.

If I say I just want to talk...

you'll probably be surprised by it.

Please try not to catch a cold.

What I want is not just friendship.

What I want is a heart that will fall

in love in the way mine has.

I know that you want me

more than your wife.

But your wife...

is so beautiful and pretty,

that sometimes...

I feel envious...

and it makes me petty.

Her deep and intuitive smile...

When I see her...

I find myself drawn to her.

Welcome.

A highball, please.

- Okay.

Here is your drink.

The dark office made me think...

If Mr. Katsuragi were here...

If the doors of this cold building

were open...

and he was coming out...

just now,

more than at any other time...

I want to see Mr. Katsuragi.

He would embrace me

and stroke my head...

but...

we can't see each other

any more.

Miss Reiko!

Mama, it hurts!

Some water, please.

Miss Reiko, what happened?

Come in.

Mama... water...

I drank too much alcohol...

Drank alcohol?

You shouldn't have.

Water... give me water please.

I'll give you water.

But first lie down.

You can rest here.

No. I don't want to sleep here!

Don't say that.

You can relax in this room.

Tomorrow I'll take you home.

No, please.

Let me go home, Mama!

Do not act like a child...

Now I'll bring your water.

Let me, let me...

I want to see your face...

Well, we'll talk later.

I'll get the water.

What's up with Rei lately?

It's been some time

since I've seen her.

She's not well...

staying in bed.

Apparently mild pneumonia.

Well, that's not good.

I went to see her,

and gave her some sketches

she wanted.

Ah, ya...

Sometimes when I see you two,

I feel the frustration.

Mr. Sada, you have to be

a real man...

I'm telling you... go for her strongly.

You have to be firm with Rei.

It's better to be cautious with Rei.

Reiko...

She's come to see you again.

Mrs. Katsuragi.

She brought you gifts.

Be sure to thank her.

She saved your life.

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