Four Seasons: Natsuko (四季・奈津子)

TOEI and GENTOSHA Present

Early May, I visited my younger sister at the hospital.

About an hour by car from Fukuoka.

I lent this car from Tatsuo.

We've dated for 3 years.

I feel that we're about to break up.

The May wind is...

...inciting the hearts of humans.

NATSUKO

Produced by Toru Yoshida Katsuhiro Maeda

Based on the novel by Hiroyuki Itsuki

IITSUKA SANATORIUM PSYCHIATRY, NEUROLOGY

Starring

Setsuko Karasuma

Akiko Kana Hitomi Kageyama Mitsuko Ota

Yusuke Okada Hirotaro Honda Morio Kazama

Teizo Muta Masumi Okada

Shohei Hino Nobuko Miyamoto

Shinobu Tsuruta Satoshi Hasegawa Mitsue Iza

Takahito Fujimoro Genji Kawai

I'll go there first.

Yoko Aki

- Ms. Hosowa. - Good afternoon.

- Thanks for your care. - Thank you very much.

Fuyuko's in her room.

How's my sister?

Well... It was bad, but she's almost normal now.

Really? See you later.

Take your time.

Directed by Yoichi Higashi

- For you. - Thanks.

You're OK? You look well.

Like you're all cured.

My body's not sick.

Underwear.

Short-sleeved sweater.

Pencil sharpener.

Snacks and drawing paper.

- I'll put in here. - Thanks.

The book?

- Russian poet? - Yes.

Sorry, I can't find it.

Try used bookstores.

- What's that poet again? - Yesenin.

- You came by car? - Yes.

Give me a ride tonight?

Where to?

Do you know the Profile Troupe?

They're performing at a nearby town.

They'll perform in a tent on the slagheap. I want to see it.

I'm OK. But I'll ask Dr. Sawaki first.

Yes.

It's you? You came?

- Can we talk? - About?

Can we talk in private?

I'll come later.

Look for a song you know,

then sing it.

Is it OK to let her see the play?

I don't understand.

She wants to see it.

Her wish is what matters.

Doctor?

Is she really depressive?

Maybe, but she shows complicated symptoms.

I can't be certain.

All I can say is, she won't be cured tomorrow.

Why?

Why did it happen to her?

She didn't do anything wrong!

What are you looking at?

You spoiled my chance!

Sorry.

She told you I want to see the play?

Yes.

I'll come along. Am I welcome?

Sure.

See you later.

That's good.

Does Tatsuo know about me?

He knows it all.

What did he say?

Nothing.

Don't worry about this.

Thanks for the ride.

This is my card.

Contact me,

I want you as my model.

Thanks! Bye.

He's shameless.

You shouldn't take him on.

He rushed out in front of the car, I have to take him on.

Such heavy rain.

Will it be cancelled?

I don't think so.

Thanks for coming!

Slippery ground. Be careful.

Why do it at such place?

You like it?

Don't laugh at others' mishaps.

If I was well, I'd follow this tent wherever it goes.

- Who are you? - It's me. Thanks for just then.

Where is this car going?

This is not a taxi.

They get off at Iitsuka. I'll go to Fukuoka.

Do you mind taking me to Fukuoka?

Hey, you!

OK. 10,000 yen.

10,000? I'll pay.

- Just kidding. Get on. - Thank you!

It's getting late. Be careful.

Thanks.

Fuyuko, take care.

Thank you. Good night.

The thing you just said...

You want to photograph me?

Yes.

Photos... You mean nude?

Nude or not, it's OK.

Can you take my nude photos?

Yes... But you made up your mind?

I'm not sure.

I have a boyfriend.

It's been 3 years.

We planned to get married.

Planned?

Until just then.

Now it sounds boring.

I'm ready if you are.

It's decided!

Do it. Nude.

OK. How about next Sunday?

At a Tokyo studio.

- Tokyo? - I can come here but...

It'd be easier in Tokyo.

Next Sunday.

I'll pay for the trip.

I'll be there.

Call me the night before. I have to prepare.

I'm speeding up.

Morning, Dad.

Morning.

Came home late last night?

Yes, around 1.

How's Fuyuko?

She looks good.

Are there weirdos in the family?

Weirdo? Why ask that?

Nothing special.

There's one.

Really? Who?

You.

No one but you in our family.

Tatsuo said that too.

Said you're hard to catch.

He's not sure whether to propose or not.

He said that?

Isn't it time to decide?

Yes. I should.

- Good afternoon. - Good afternoon.

- Where to put this? - Over there.

You work hard every day.

Please.

Your seal please.

- What's your name? - Natsuko Komine.

Nice name.

Thank you very much.

- Thanks. - Receipts.

- Natsuko. Phone call. - From?

- A man. - Thanks.

Hello? The director, Tatsuo Kanamori, please.

Hello?

Is this the director?

Stop kidding.

Thanks for the car.

It's so dirty! That's too much!

Sorry. I went very far.

Are you free tonight?

Yes. Are we going to the steakhouse?

That place? It's so expensive!

Why not? Charge it on your company.

Oh, you...

Let's have a serious talk.

Tonight at 7?

No casual wear.

Why? Can't I wear jeans?

You can, but better not.

You're strange.

Am I? See you at 7.

At 7. Bye.

- A date? - Yes.

Great.

What are we going to be?

What?

You lost interest in me?

I don't know.

That's not an answer.

Yes.

Marry me.

You're proposing?