Departures Page #2

Oh? What was it?

Ceremonial event-related...

Like a wedding hall?

Yeah.

They might make you play the cello again!

I'll make sukiyaki right away.

Okay.

This is great! Looks tasty.

I don't think I'll come back that late.

Get going!

Bye!

Morning!

Hello!

Use the boss' table until

the new one arrives.

Your business cards are ready.

No misprints.

Are these that uncommon?

This is my first time seeing a real one.

First time?

Yes.

My grandparents passed away

before I'd grown up,

and my mother passed away

while I was abroad.

She was already in her grave

when I got back.

What about your father?

He left home for another woman

when I was 6.

Your mother must have been lonely.

But...

I wonder if someone like me who has

never even seen a dead body before...

can really do this job?

You'll get used to it!

To dead bodies?

Yeah.

The weather is nice lately,

so we're not very busy...

but change of season...

Do you need help?

...will be very busy for us.

Where does work come from?

Funeral homes.

Funeral homes?

Yes. Encoffining...

used to be done by family members.

Eventually it was passed to funeral homes,

then companies like ours appeared.

In short, it's a super-niche industry.

It's pretty heavy.

There are many kinds of coffins.

They differ by that much?

The left one is plywood, the next one has

metal fittings and carvings on both sides.

And the most expensive

one is solid cypress wood.

Oh, the difference is in

material and decoration.

Yes, they all burn the same way.

Same ashes.

The last shopping of your life

is done by others.

Kind of ironic.

Right.

Yes, this is NK Agent.

Yes, he's here.

Yes, Minato Theater?

Immediately? Okay.

Is that the boss?

A job.

A job?

Are you from NK?

Yes.

He's here.

Oh, there he is.

He's a newcomer to our company...

Kobayashi.

His name is Kobayashi,

the model for today.

Good luck everyone!

Model?

We're going to film right

after you finish changing.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Get changed and makeup over there.

Makeup?

Yes.

Boss...

Don't worry. Go ahead.

Okay.

ENCOFFINING MANUAL

First apply cotton

stuffing and cleansing...

Followed by...

The model is coming out!

Not bad.

Um... who's going to see this video?

Don't worry,

it's a corporate DVD, so nobody will see it.

In encoffining,

we first perform cotton

stuffing and cleansing.

Cleansing symbolizes the ridding of

this world's fatigue, pain, and lust...

and also symbolizes the

first bath for a new birth.

Traditionally, a washtub

was used for cleansing,

but for sanitary reasons,

nowadays, we use sterilized cloths...

to wipe...

the body.

Clothing ritual is performed to

maintain the dignity of the deceased.

Making sure the deceased's skin

cannot be seen by the relatives...

we perform it with utmost care.

After the preparation,

we shave the face before applying makeup.

Males in particular experience

shrinking of muscle and dry skin,

it seems as if they have a long mustache,

so we shave them thoroughly.

The skin of the dead gets damaged

easier than you might think.

Sometimes the skin

peels off just by touch.

Therefore,

we perform it with caution and care...

Ow!

What the...

Ow, ow!!

Uh, oh.

Ow, it hurts, it hurts!

Uh, oh...

Ow, ow!

Don't worry, don't worry.

It's not so bad.

Welcome home.

I'm home.

What is it?

What happened to your face?

My boss pushed me while I was shaving.

You were shaving at work?

Yeah.

You only use electric shavers at home...

I had no choice.

The boss ordered me to do it.

Don't worry, it's not so bad.

Weird company.

No kidding.

Weird...

Weird company.

The first job came without a warning.

Um...

what should I do?

For today...

you just have to watch.

Okay.

But man...

we hit a bad one.

Huh? What do you mean?

Never mind.

Well, you'll see.

Don't scare me like that!

Thank you for waiting.

Thanks for coming.

Where is the body?

An old lady living by herself...

dead for two weeks.

The body is badly deteriorated.

Be careful!

See you later.

Who is he?

From the funeral home.

Our employer.

Let's get started.

It stinks!

Ugh.

This way.

Eh?

Help out a little.

Yes.

Hold her feet.

Her feet!

Yes.

You said I only have to watch...

Slowly... gently...

Come on, hold them!

Yes.

Wait, wait...

You can go home for today.

It was a bit too intense

for the first job.

Really? Let's go today.

- Yeah sure!

Hey, did you eat something weird?

No.

Something smells.

Must be your scarf!

No way!

That guy wearing black, he smells!

Ah! It's still here!

Leave it over there.

Yes.

Okay. Thanks!

Towels for 100 yen.

Okay.

You can get a lot of money

for this place right now.

I refuse to quit.

Leave already.

I just want the best for you.

You talk just like a civil servant!

I'm not so old that you

need to worry about me!

Right? Shiori?

Can I come for the big bath again?

Yes, of course!

For you,

grandma will work hard!

Daigo...

Yamashita.

When did you come back?

You could've at least contacted me!

Sorry, I've been busy.

Oh! You're Dai from Kobayashi's cafe.

Yes, it's been a long time.

It sure has been!

I hear you have an amazing job!

Huh? Well... yes...

What is that instrument called?

Cello, that monster-sized violin.

Right, cello!

He's a great man.

He plays an instrument

called cello in Tokyo!

Wow!

If only my son was as talented as he is!

Mom...

Sorry, we're having a little

argument here. Next time...

Sure, next time.

Bring your wife here next time.

You're married, right?

Yes.

This place is very peaceful

without this fool.

Which fool gave birth to this fool?

Anyway, I have no intention

of selling this place!

Oh, I got it!

Did you figure it out?

Yes, I finally figured it out.

Something happen at work?

No.

Let's eat!

Yeah.

Let's eat...

Our neighbor gave it to me.

Oh.

It was just slaughtered this morning,

so it's really fresh!

She said we can even eat it raw!

Maybe we should wait a little longer.

Hey...

Are you ok?

Are you alright?

What's wrong?

What's wrong?

Dai, you're acting strange...

Hey, come on, Dai...

Hey, you're embarrassing me.

Not here...

Dai?

Hey, wait...

Mika...

Mika...

What exactly...

am I being tested for?

Is this my punishment for

not seeing my mother off?

What will happen to me?

Strangely, thinking about it

made me want to play the cello.

I simply wanted to play the

cello while reminiscing my past.

It's so small...

Salmons?

Ah, yes.

They're right by the rocks...

over there.

Oh! Go for it!

It's kind of sad...

to climb only to die.

Why work so hard if you're

going to die anyway?

I'm sure they want to go back...

to their birthplace.

Let's go for lunch. Lunch.

It's an order from your boss.

Is this a coincidence?

Huh?

That you happened to pass through here.

It's fate.

There's no such thing...

This is your god-given job.

Don't be ridiculous!

I'm sorry, sorry, I apologize.

They're angry!

Come on, Mr. Sasaki!

Sorry.

You're late.

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