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our diner,

we'd get far more customers.

But the thing is, I don't want to

cater to homesick Japanese

or Finns who are after

stereotypes like sushi or sak.

They want different things.

Different flavors?

It's a diner,

not a restaurant.

It's much more informal.

I want passers-by

to drop in and eat.

If we keep working steadily

we will get customers.

If not...

Then I'll just have

to close up shop.

But it will work out.

Listen, Midori.

If the world ended tomorrow,

what would you do?

If it ended tomorrow?

Give me an idea.

Well, first I'd want something

delicious to eat.

I knew it.

I'd want something grand for

my last meal, too.

I'd buy the finest produce

and make many dishes.

I'd invite all the people I love

to a big party.

Well...

Would you invite me, too?

Anyone who can recall the

Gatchaman song can't be all bad.

Welcome sir.

Coffee, please.

Certainly.

Delicious.

But it could be better.

Pardon?

Shall I teach you how to

make delicious coffee?

What's that?

It was there before

I took over.

"Kopi Luak."

What?

It's a charm.

"Kopi Luak."

Good, isn't it?

It tastes better when someone

makes it for you.

How about some smoked fish?

Can I help you?

Reindeer?

This one?

- Reindeer?

- Yes, reindeer meat.

It's very delicious.

Young and beautiful.

So tender and juicy.

We have many meats.

Take a look.

"Kopi Luak."

Sorry I'm late.

Hi there.

Would you like a coffee?

Sure, thanks.

Here you are.

Did you change the beans?

It's much better.

Welcome.

Hello.

Here you are.

Thank you.

Listen, Sachie.

Look, about the rice balls...

...even in Japan these days

the young people

go for more exotic

fillings in rice balls.

New varieties far

outsell traditional ones.

Doesn't that apply to

Finns, too?

We should offer

local ingredients.

Crayfish.

Herrings.

And reindeer meat.

I really want to see

business pick up.

I want them to

like our food.

I understand.

Let's give it a try.

Let's try them out.

Start with reindeer.

The Finns like

creamy stew dishes.

But this is a mismatch.

Maybe not.

They may like it.

Even if we Japanese don't,

they might.

I don't think it's working.

Then let's try herring next.

Now that goes very well

with rice balls.

No, it's far better

just by itself.

With rice, you really get

that fishy smell.

Crayfish doesn't do it

for me, either.

No good?

Not with rice, no.

The traditional fillings

are best.

Here, too.

Not just in Japan.

Can we talk?

Sorry about today.

I was too forward.

Not at all.

We gave it a try,

so all is not wasted.

Will you teach me that?

What is it?

A squat.

Please.

Sure.

Come over here.

First, get totally relaxed.

Breathe from the

center of your body.

Just below your navel.

OK?

It's difficult.

Nature and your spirit must

become one flowing unit.

You must be aware

of your center.

My center...

The center of your body.

On the right.

On the left.

On the right.

Midori.

Let's make

cinnamon rolls tomorrow.

What a lovely smell!

Delicious.

Let's try them.

Welcome.

Welcome.

- Coffee and cinnamon rolls.

- Me, too.

Certainly.

Here you are.

Finally, some customers.

Carnation

Amongst all flowers,

I love the carnation best

The carnation is my

very favorite flower

Can I get another coffee?

Me, too.

Sure.

Midori, more coffee here.

Thank you.

Hello.

Welcome.

Samurai spirit?

Yes, that's right.

Listen, Tommi.

Why don't you bring

your friends?

My friends?

Don't you have any friends?

I bet you don't.

Sachie, look outside.

What's with her?

She seemed to be angry.

Ready to serve.

Here you are.

Thank you.

It's that woman again.

There's one more!

Welcome.

Welcome.

Coffee, please.

Certainly.

Here you are.

Well...

Yes?

My luggage went missing.

I heard that it happens

sometimes when you transfer.

But I never expected it would

happen to me.

That was bad luck.

But I don't think

it's lost forever.

They're sure to locate it.

Give them a couple of days.

This is the third day.

Is that right?

How long do you

plan to stay?

I haven't decided.

Aren't you a tourist?

Let me see...

...I suppose I could be.

But then again, maybe not.

I haven't decided yet.

I'm enquiring if

my luggage has turned up.

Hello.

Welcome.

Geisha girl?

That's a Geisha.

Here's your coffee.

Thanks.

Here she is again.

What does she want?

Why does she have to

stare at us like that?

What is her problem?

Midori, what's the matter?

Nothing at all.

Welcome.

I'm back.

No sign of your luggage yet?

No.

I called them earlier, but no luck.

Coffee, please.

That's too bad.

All your valuables, I suppose.

My valuables?

I wonder if I have such things?

Here you are.

Thank you.

What about clean clothes?

I have some you can wear.

I'm sorry if I've made

you worry, too.

Not at all.

This is delicious.

Thank you for that.

How come you're running

a diner here?

I just help out.

It's Sachie's business.

Well, I'm hoping to meet

good looking men.

I'm kidding.

I envy you.

Doing exactly what you want.

No, I just don't do

what I don't like.

I can't keep wearing these clothes,

can I?

I shall go buy some.

Thanks for the coffee.

Thank you very much.

Still no sign of my luggage?

- You want one?

- Yes.

Here you are.

Thanks.

Welcome.

Where's that from?

I bought it.

A tad too colorful for me, perhaps?

Not at all.

It looks great.

Really?

Want a cinnamon roll?

Yes, please.

Here you are.

Welcome.

Koskenkorva, please.

Certainly.

Sorry, but I can't drink

strong spirits.

Sorry for all this.

Never mind.

I had no other plans, anyway.

This must be it.

Here?

Get some water.

OK, I'll go now.

Thank you for that.

Some water.

Very shy,

but ever so kind.

And always so relaxed.

That was my image of

Finnish people.

But a sad person is sad

in any country.

Of course.

Anywhere you go,

sad is sad.

And the lonely ones are lonely.

When the world ends,

be sure you invite me along.

Your reservation is confirmed.

There's no real reason.

I just get so depressed.

All I think is what to do...

Can you understand that?

I don't know what to do.

One day her husband told her

he was leaving her.

She asked why and he said

he just needed to be alone.

She doesn't know what

brought it about.

She doesn't know what

she should do now.

Is that right?

By the way Masako,

do you speak Finnish?

No, I don't.

Hello.

Welcome.

Welcome.

Here you are.

Tommi,

thank you for yesterday.

You're welcome.

Thank you very much.

Take this.

Welcome.

- Hello.

- Sorry about yesterday.

Not at all.

I was impressed by your

nursing skills.

Much appreciated.

I was glad to help.

A cup of coffee?

Here you are.

Thank you.

Did you work in

health care back in Japan?

No, but my parents

were chronically ill.

I was their full-time nurse.

I see.

Then I lost my mother

two years ago.

And my father died last year.

How can I put it?

After 20 years I was freed

from my burden.

That must have been

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