Tattoo Ari Page #3

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I'm going!

That's all I have.

I'll pay you back.

Don't worry.

I never forget debts.

You owe me 5,000.

I'm going too.

If Akio's leaving,

I'm leaving too.

Autobiography of a Murderer

Hello Akio.

Freud is interesting,

but Nietzsche is tough.

I threw it away without finishing.

It's tough.

How's Juko Nishimura?

You recommended him,

so I read it, but...

It's a bit oversexed.

That's what you like, isn't it?

- Oyabu's better.

- Oh really?

Can I have this?

This is strong stuff.

He killed 38 people in New York.

He's a hitman. That's why

the book's so exciting.

He wrote this,

"Killing...

Killing is a test of courage."

You get it?

"Killing is a test of courage."

This is a memorable line.

I'll lend it to you.

Read it, Teru.

OK, I'll read it...

I'm going to do it.

- You said you'll join me.

- What?

I said I'll do something

big before I'm 30.

I know. But what's

the big thing?

Rolls of bank notes.

Bank?

I want you to be my driver.

That's your work, isn't it?

I...

I trust only you.

Lots of money...

Mom'll have an easy life.

With that, I can start

my new life at 30.

A clean break.

I'll have these redone.

Fill in some nice colors.

Perhaps a lion on my back?

5 minutes?

Quiet!

Don't you know who the earth

revolves around?

If we do it there, a patrol car

takes at least 3 minutes to come.

During that time,

knock someone in the head,

and get the job done.

That place is my first choice.

If I find somewhere better,

I'll call you. Bye.

JANUARY, 1979

We'll do it when

I'm back from Shikoku.

Sorry I took so long.

And we're already 30.

You really mean it.

You say that now!

I can't do it on my own.

Please!

Shikoku is warmer than here.

BANK:

OSAKA-SHIKOKU FERRY

I'm now in Tokushima.

Wait for me at home.

Don't come to the station.

Bye. Yes, yes.

What're you doing!

Forgive him, it's New Year.

- You don't want another new year?

- What!

Apologize!

- Are you from here?

- So?

No one here is as bad as you!

Go back where you're from!

Stop it!

It's New Year! Stop it!

You!

I won't forget this!

I'll get punks to pay you back!

It's all because of you!

- Jerk!

- You remember this!

I was kicked out of here!

I'm Akio Takeda!

I told you to wait at home.

You came by car!

Happy New Year.

Thank you so much for last year.

Please also take care

of me this year.

Cut it out!

I'm not good at greetings.

The next time is next year.

It's cold. Let me get in.

Happy New Year.

Hello there.

Long time no see.

I'm Akio, son of Mrs. Takeda.

Akio?

Happy New Year.

Happy New Year.

You're now a grown man!

I can't recognize you.

Thanks for taking care of my mom.

No, no. I didn't do anything...

You came from Osaka?

- I just arrived.

- Oh.

I really couldn't tell its you.

You've changed a lot.

A gift for you.

I can't take it...

Snacks from Osaka.

Hope you like it.

Then thanks a lot.

Akio, what a surprise!

Akio.

This hair style

is popular in Osaka?

It looks bad?

Happy New Year.

I thought it was just

some snacks from Osaka.

So I just took it, but...

Look at this.

This is very expensive stuff.

At least 20- or 30,000 yen.

"Better let Sadako know,"

my wife said.

What should I do?

Leave it here.

No...

Well...

Akio worked so hard

to earn this money,

and spent it on my neighbors,

for my sake.

And you don't appreciate that.

Sadako, I don't mean that...

I just didn't expect such

good stuff for New Year.

I'll take it.

Thank you very much.

If you have good stuff

next time, let me know.

Happy New Year.

Eat as much as you can.

Your food's the best.

It's nutritious.

Osaka's food is good

on the outside.

But without nutrition

and affection.

Eat this.

The rice is good, right?

I made it with

the cooker you sent me.

Chores have never been so simple.

I cherish everything you sent me.

It's just nothing.

You won't be...

doing bad things in Osaka?

Don't worry.

I'm doing fine.

That's good.

Mom, I'll fulfill

my promise to you.

When I said...

"Go see a doctor."

You'd cry so hard.

Why am I so unlucky!

You gave birth to me.

I'm your child!

You can kill me.

You can stab me.

But even if you kill me,

you can't win anybody.

You'd have no one

left on your side.

Mom!

Rice cake of Byobuura...

and hemp cloth,

if you hear this,

suck it in. Suck it in.

Abra cadabra...

Only one left.

I don't care if it's

low or high point.

Got it? No.

- Akio! When did you come back?

- Just now.

- Souvenir.

- Thanks.

You've a good hand.

But I'm bad luck.

You won't win. I should go.

- Please stay.

- I'm tired.

Takeda, telephone.

Your turn.

Really?

Thanks.

I'll transfer you the money.

Who was it?

Private detective.

The fish can't get away.

I found you at last.

I wasn't lying.

I'd never let you go.

Keep it short.

Oh. A guest?

Invite him in.

Hey brother,

even if it becomes a

political organization,

this business makes no money.

If a man choses to be a Yakuza,

Kobe is the only place to go.

Have one for the road.

See you next time.

I'm doing something big.

If you see me in the papers,

tell others you're

a friend of Narumi.

You're coming back?

You get it?

Please don't come again.

Is he that perfect?

He's not for you.

We were together for 8 years.

I know you the best.

Yes. But I know you well too.

What's so good about him?

He... not only talks about it.

He does it.

What's he going to do?

Say it.

Say it!

Say it. Won't you say it?

What "big thing"? The papers?

It's only talk.

That's what they do.

Michiyo, don't be fooled.

I promised I'd make you happy.

Come back!

Goodbye.

I'll refresh your memory!

"Kobe," "Shooting". Get it?

Is he crazy?

I...

I like real men.

Sorry.

I can't.

I don't do it for that...

Really?

Things on your mind?

No big deal.

I know. It's another woman.

"I don't regret my runaway wife."

Have I told you?

I love you Akio.

I love Yakuza like you.

I'm not a Yakuza.

Won't be that stupid!

Whatever. Now I love only you.

Next time...

We'll go eat blowfish.

KILL THE BOSS!

"KOBE" SHO NARUMI

All right then, just get me

the getaway car.

Don't say you can't!

I'm now late for the

promised 30 years of age.

Bet on me, Teru!

TOWA KANGYO BANK

Bet on me, Teru!

TOWA KANGYO BANK

Hello.

I left the car

where you want it.

I'm sorry.

Forget it?

I know I'm wrong.

It's my day off.

Don't call me at work.

Akio?

What is it?

You look so scary.

You giggle while walking.

Looks so stupid.

- You have it permed again?

- Of course.

Shooting?

Yes I am.

Are you free tonight?

I'm not sure.

Blowfish?

We'll go. Don't worry.

Don't forget!

Call me. Bye.

Do you...

Read the papers?

I don't. Why?

When I'm famous,

say you're my friend.

Bye.

Be a good daughter.

JAN 26, 1979 FRIDAY 2:30 PM

Hello? Hello?

What?

Your mom wants

to hear your voice.

Talk a bit with her?

It's your mother!

Really? I'm hanging up.

If you go see her,

I'll kill them all.

Hello? Hello?

Hello! Hello! Hello!

OSAKA POLICE HOSPITAL

Akio, I'm here.

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