On Summer Sand (夏の砂の上)

It's so hot!

Isn't it? Here are your cigarettes.

Bye.

ON SUMMER SAND

Damn, it's hot.

You startled me!

Sorry, I didn't mean to but…

you should lock the door.

I didn't go far…

What are those snacks in the kitchen?

Is that what you eat?

Ah, those…

Asako is coming.

Your sister?

-Why? -I don't know.

She called me two days ago.

What did you come for?

To get my summer pajamas.

Couldn't you buy some?

I'll also take the tablet.

What?

Akio's memorial tablet.

What for?

For the anniversary of his death.

You can leave it here.

I'll take it.

Why?

Leave it here.

You forgot the anniversary.

I did not.

There are no offerings.

You do nothing.

His shrine's dusty…

Whatever!

Leave the tablet, will you?

Is that your way of getting me to come back?

What? That's the last thing on my mind.

Have you applied for unemployment benefits?

No.

What are you going to do?

Mind your own business.

What are you doing?

Getting my pajamas.

Next stop.

Take this!

NOW HIRING!

The total is 3,206 yen.

Pay at #3, please.

Thanks.

Hello. Hi!

Yes, that's right.

It's so hot here!

It's not usually this hot.

We've had no rain.

It's crazy!

It's too much!

Right?

You should get the A/C fixed!

I'll do that…! Thank you.

What are you doing here anyway?

Well…

It looks like I'm going to run a business in Hakata.

-A business? -A bar in Nakasu, it's in a good area.

A guy back in Tokyo suggested a partnership.

He's from Hakata and he owns bars near the station.

I'll manage the best one.

Uh-huh.

I'll be rich if it goes well!

If it goes well.

Don't worry, it'll go well.

Right?

I have no idea.

You think it's unrealistic?

Anyway, my dear brother, I want you to look after her.

Huh?

I want you to take care of Yuko.

What are you talking about?

I have a lot to deal with, like finding a place to live

and fixing up the bar.

I have no time to look after her.

Cut it out.

I'll be back when I'm settled.

You better!

Yuko, I expect you to listen to your aunt and uncle.

-Yeah. -"Yes, Mother."

Yes, Mother.

I hope it won't put you out too much.

But thank you.

Right…

You too.

Thank you, Auntie.

OK.

-Don't agree to it! -But…

Don't worry, she's low maintenance.

That's not the point…

Don't worry about money, she'll work.

I organized it when I got your gift at the supermarket…

-Organized what? -Her job!

-She's a kid! -It'll be helpful.

Right, Keiko?

She can earn her keep!

That's not the point!

What is the point?

Where are you going?

To the bathroom.

Asako!

You can't just drop her off like a puppy or a kitten!

Have you thought of her feelings?

Shouldn't you put her first?

Are you listening to me?

I know! This is about some guy, isn't it?

-Don't…! -Be quiet.

Hey!

Yuko understands what you're saying!

She's not a kid!

So you don't want her here?

It's not that--

Just say so. I'll find someone else.

So it's OK?

Yuko, be good.

Behave for your aunt and uncle, OK?

Ok!

Thanks, Osamu and Keiko for taking care of her.

Is this OK?

No, it's not…

Hey, Asako! Hold on a minute!

Asako!

Move this stuff out of the way so there's space to sleep.

Do what you like with the room.

Thank you.

It's turned to rust…

See the huge dock by the port?

And the cranes?

Yes.

I used to think that it was red because of the setting sun.

No wonder they went bankrupt…

Everything has turned to rust.

OK, I'm going home.

But…

I've got my own things going on.

"Zap it in the microwave."

What's that outfit, Mochida?

For the job!

Looking good.

Lay off! I know it's not me…

-Need a ride? -If it's OK.

Hold on.

Are you used to the job?

Not yet, it's quite hard.

The area around the station has changed.

You're right.

I worked as a welder at the shipyard for 30 years.

We're welders, not cab drivers.

Found a job yet?

There's nothing.

You're young so you'll find something.

You need to just go with the flow.

What do you mean?

Find a woman. That's what you do.

It's not that easy.

You're good looking!

No, I'm not.

I can't keep up with this city's changes.

But I'm fine with that.

I bet you are too!

Here's the fare.

No, it's OK!

It's not OK. Take it.

I appreciate it.

Thank you.

See you later!

Did you come like that, Ms. Kawakami?

Huh?

Without a hat.

Yes.

You don't have one?

No.

You should get one.

You could get heatstroke.

Nagasaki's summers are intense!

It sounds bad.

Can you help me over there?

Let's do this shelf.

You're not in high school so what do you do for fun?

Nothing special.

Some of us are getting together for drinks on Friday.

Kotaro! Minors can't drink!

She can have soft drinks!

Think about it.

I hope he's not bothering you.

Turn him down if you want.

Yeah.

Hurray!

Everyone's drunk!

You're late!

Osamu Koura has arrived!

Sit with us!

I'm OK here.

-Let's toss Mochida in the air! -Oh, no, no

Beer for you?