Ten Black Women Page #4

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You look exhausted.

- Nope.

Sleepy?

- Not at all.

What are you thinking about?

- Nothing.

I'm thinking about all kinds of things.

You're quite a girl.

- No, I'm just daydreaming.

That feels nice.

When I think of someone

hugging me... it calms me.

Like being in my father's arms.

Who are you?

Kaze, of the editing department.

- What do you do?

Producer.

- A big shot, eh.

Not really.

No?

Your lips are cold.

I've never kissed a man before.

Do you need a ride home?

Unless being escorted by a man

angers your father?

My father's dead.

If you ever need anything,

you can count on me.

Thank you.

Oh, I completely forgot.

You still have work?

- I have to make a call.

I'll see you later.

I have to talk to my wife.

I have to catch her.

You still here.

Got a car waiting... you coming?

Where to? - The car's packed,

we're heading home.

OK, let's go.

I'm sorry, we're closed.

- It's me.

Oh, Kaze.

What do you need?

The restaurant's changed.

You fix it up?

You were sneezing last night.

How's your cold?

Oh, yeah. I've been busy and sort

of forgot. I guess I'm better.

You're not human.

You sure are busy.

Not as busy as you.

Can we talk?

- Go ahead.

I think it's some kind of a joke,

but I heard you were trying

to have me killed.

Who told you that?

Who said's not the point.

What makes you think it's a joke?

- I can't believe it's true.

Why not?

- It would be murder.

What can you do?

I don't know why women can't

keep their mouths shut.

Who told you?

I don't care if you kill me...

but you'll be up for murder.

Who said I'd do it?

Then, who?

There are ten of us.

- Ten?!

Are you in your right mind?

The ten of us talked it over.

We're serious.

With ten women,

we can commit the perfect crime.

Why ten?

Are there more?

There has to be 100 women

at the station.

I'm friendly with 30-40 of them.

You're carrying on with 40 women?

It's not like that...

nothing like that.

I'm not that appealing to women.

I'm also quite sure I wouldn't

have the energy.

So why do you have nine mistresses?

I don't know if it's nine...

- I know these nine women!

I'm not so sure.

I'm not playing dumb,

it's just difficult to count.

I don't see the difference whether

they're physical relationship's or not.

What do you mean?

Once, I was running in the rain

because I didn't have an umbrella.

Where were you going?

- A caf in front of the station.

It was a rare moment without work.

I ran into a girl from PR

with an umberella,

so we went a tea together...

then went for a walk.

What I'm trying to say is...

You mean Toshiko?

What about Shio?

Shio? Oh, the model for commercials.

It was hot that day.

The AC was down.

Her costume was drenched and

her makeup was running.

She didn't look good on camera.

I felt bad and took her to a hotel with AC.

She was so happy... and then...

So if it hadn't been raining,

and the AC hadn't failed...

you wouldn't have taken them as lovers?

You make it sound so suspicious.

But actually, probably not.

In any event, tonight the moon

was beautiful, and...

You met another girl?

No, I stopped before anything

could happen.

If I stop seeing these women,

will you let me live?

I thought you were too good for me.

You've done such a good job

with the restaurant.

I just have a sunny disposition.

I'm not good for anything.

Why would you want to kill me?

I haven't caused any problems,

so what's all the fuss?

When you say things like that,

I want to kill you.

Why? Am I supposed to understand that?

Can you stay by my side all daylong?

If it's just one clay, I could

arrange it with the station.

No, everyday.

- I can't.

I want you to sit here... beside me.

- I won't get paid.

I'll worry about money.

Let you be the breadwinner?

A man can't accept that.

How could I hold my head up?

This is more important than

your job or your pride.

If we just sit here together,

the restaurant will go bust.

I don't care about the restaurant.

- How would we eat?

We'll beg for food together.

That's why you want to kill me?

Yes.

I don't understand this...

or anything.

I'm too busy.

I'm tired.

Work isn't fun anymore.

You really are tired, aren't you?

Say... if the ten of you

haven't decided who'll kill me...

Why not you?

- Why me?

Of course just for show.

- They'll all be here at the restaurant.

You're going to kill me at

the restaurant?

It'll pack more of a punch

if you do it in front of them.

You pretend to kill me and

I'll pretend to die. It'll work.

I'll disappear for a month.

What about work?

They won't let you.

Deliver a medical note to personnel.

The station won't make me work

if I'm sick.

All I have to do is thank them

for the month off.

I can't believe you.

No one's going to kill you.

What? I thought so.

It was just a joke.

I'm surprised you believed me.

Still, it would be a good gag.

Making the joke come true

would surprise everyone.

They'd scatter like mice.

Let's do it.

It would be a nice way to

end it with them.

Really?

I think that would be the natural result.

I wonder if we could pull it off.

- We'll plan it all out.

Closed for Employee Holiday

There are live rounds in it.

Damn, be careful!

Where'd you get it?

It wasn't hard,

even with bullets.

Do we have to use real bullets?

I don't think anyone would

be convinced by blanks.

Shoot at the column,

and I'll fall down. It'll work.

Leave it there,

I'll get it later.

I got some blanks, just in case.

Is there muzzle flash with blanks?

We use them at the station.

- Let's use blanks.

They don't always fire.

It could blow the whole thing.

Maybe it is dangerous...

It would certainly be a mess if she hit me.

I guess I will use blanks.

How many have come?

- I think seven.

Tomato... for blood.

It's ripe, be careful.

I decided to use...

Here... a cake for you.

You shouldn't have.

Is everyone here? - Yes.

- And Kaze? - Not yet.

Drat!

I only bought ten cakes.

I forgot to count Kaze.

It'll be OK.

Could you take this?

Hey, the pistol...

Oh, so glad you could come.

Everyone's already here.

I think you're last.

Your husband too.

- He just arrived.

I'll lock up and we can all

go upstairs.

I want to go home.

What's the matter, are you ill?

I'll get some medicine.

Honey, check to see what

medicine we have. - Don't bother!

Thank you for inviting me.

I was very excited to come last night.

I was bravely thinking of

all the possibilities.

But when I saw the two of you

together at the entrance,

I knew that I couldn't speak ill

of a man in front of his wife.

Kaze has a difficult life, and...

I'm going home.

You're so kind.

But Kaze says that he's ready.

Kaze, show her upstairs.

- Um, you...

I already know.

Will somebody please say something?

It wouldn't have been right to miss this,

and I wouldn't want anyone thinking

that I had any secrets.

That's why I rearranged my

busy schedule...

Now, plese excuse me.

Honey, the pistol still...

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