Cyborg She (僕の彼女はサイボーグ)

November 22, 2008

I had nobody who would celebrate my birthday in the entire world with me

before I met her.

Wrap it, please.

Sure. Is this for a gift?

Yes.

Just a moment, please.

But last year, it was different.

For a very short time,

I had a girlfriend who celebrated my birthday.

One year ago today it happened at this store.

Last year

These ones over here have just come in.

You might think about this. It comes in black and beige.

What do you think?

Happy birthday.

I always buy a birthday gift for myself.

Grandma told me to eat noodles on my birthday for a long life.

I'm having the same spaghetti at the same place again this year.

Do you like the spaghetti here?

I'll have something different.

Excuse me. Can I see a menu?

Yes, excuse me.

I'll take this and this and this and this please.

And also…

I'll take this and this…

this, this, this and this too.

They have a 2005 Bordeaux. Great.

I want a bottle.

Certainly.

It's also my birthday.

No way!

Actually it's mine too.

Really?

Yeah.

- Happy birthday. - Happy birthday.

You should have some.

I'm full.

Let's go.

It's on me. Wait outside.

Well, we should split it…

Didn't I say it's on me?

It's your birthday. I'll take care of it.

Disappear!

Hey, you two! Wait!

Wait!

Stop you two! Hey!

I'm sorry.

Are you okay?

I'm so sorry. Are you OK?

Officer. They left without paying their bill!

Excuse us, please. Coming through.

Not this way. Which way?

That way!

Excuse us! Excuse us! I'm sorry.

Excuse us. Pardon us. Coming through.

Wait, you two. Stop there!

I said wait!

Stop fooling around!

I thought I was just following her,

but somehow it happened.

We ended up in front of my place.

Got it.

Come here. Hide.

Why are you still hiding?

It was here. He did…

He grabbed my shoulders…

and kissed me.

He's a bad man.

He said he didn't like me anymore.

Because I eat too much and I act crazy.

And he said I'm very jealous.

At first he didn't mind but he said I punch him too hard.

I'm too rough, he said.

He doesn't even want to see me walking.

Do I walk funny?

I know. Not bad at all, right?

Like a model?

Was it really all that hard?

Kind of.

Right.

I'm strong and rough.

Enough!

Calm down.

Why?

Because it's possible someone else lives here now.

Right?

Whatever. I'm pissed at whoever's here.

Why don't you try? You'll feel better.

No thanks. Haven't you had enough?

Close your eyes.

What?

Just do it.

Okay, my eyes are closed.

I have to say goodbye now. Okay?

I don't want you to see me leaving.

Close your eyes until I'm gone.

Okay?

Count to 1000, then open your eyes.

Make sure to count to 1000.

And…

Take this.

I bought this for my birthday, really.

It's yours now.

Then you keep mine.

Thank you.

Actually…

I came from the future…

100 years from now.

In a time machine.

Surprised?

I am!

Goodbye.

Aren't your eyes open now?

No.

They're closed.

You're a liar!

I can see you clearly.

I've got very good eyesight, better than 20/10.

Your eyes were open!

Were you looking at me?

No. They've really been closed.

You can come back and check.

Were they really closed?

You sound like an idiot.

You're an idiot!

You're right. I am an idiot.

Idiot!

You can open your eyes.

I'm okay now.

You can see me smiling, right?

It was like déjà vu.

I felt a tear on my cheek.

I was crying but I don't know why.

Actually, I thought she was crying so it made me cry, I guess.

Sure. I can see you.

My eyesight is great, too.

It's better than 20/10.

I can see your smile.

Be careful going back!

Be careful going back…

Be careful…

going back…

I never saw her again after that.

It's been a year.

Going through my ordinary life I kept waiting…

For this day to come.

I might be able to meet her again.

I somehow had a hunch.

Maybe I could…

76, 77, 78 thousand yen!

Here's a digital camera.

Not bad for an old bag's bag.

We cleaned up good.

Cute, isn't she?

Hey, baby! Nice threads!

So cool.

Aren't you cold? Want my jacket?

Can I shave her face?

What's wrong with your eyes?

Ouch.

Oh shit!

When is this?

It's November 22.

What year?

What year!?

2008…

Daimaru Department Store

Miss?

Miss! Miss!

Excuse me!

I can't let you leave like this.

She's gone. This way.

Welcome.

This.

Excuse me, miss! You haven't paid yet.

Please stop.

Help me!

Excuse me. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

Excuse me. Whisky, a strong one.

Excuse me. One more.

Yes sir.

Happy birthday.

Happy birthday to you too.

Happy birthday.

Present from me.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry!

Let's go.

Oh no, no, no, no…

Where's my key?

Did I lose it?

It's open now.

Sorry it's messy. I'll clean it right away.

But this isn't so bad for a guy living alone.

"Are you an idiot?"

You're my only lady guest except my landlady.

But it smells okay here, right?

I have a special technique to kill odors.

How are you, Jiro?