Eerie: Invisible Face (イアリー 見えない顔)

Thank you very much.

Hello?

Yada here.

Yada-san?

Is your wife at home?

I'd like to speak to her.

She's...

My wife died three days ago.

I'm sorry. I'll come and get the door.

- What a shock. - You can say that again.

- She was still young and all. - I know, right?

She'd gotten much healthier, too.

- She sure did. - Hirokawa-san!

What do you even say in such a situation?

I'm grateful for everything you did for her.

Everyone at our yoga circle is mourning for her.

- Thanks. - She was talking about

how yoga helped her to get back in shape again.

- Right? - Yes.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Say, did you hear about Hirokawa-san's wife?

- I did. - Isn't this awful?

Such a shock.

With the Taika Reforms,

the government headed for a centralized authoritarian rule.

However, while advancing into the countryside,

there were many conflicts with local manners,

making an easy territorialization impossible.

Those indigenous manners, referred to as "guzoku" by the government,

- I'm frickin' tired. - Where are you? - In a lecture. - Whose? - Bore-o-kawa - Oh, Mr. Borefest? - He's more sleep-inducing than most lullabies. - Right?

were suppressed with new laws and ordinances.

The president died...?

- I had no idea. - I know, right?

When did that happen?

They're doing an election.

It's up to the students' votes, it says.

- We get to decide. - Really?

As for those politicians and experts

who say that human and social sciences are unnecessary,

what's your opinion, Nishimoto-san?

I believe that's a wrong and narrow-minded way of thinking.

Ousei Gakuin Univ. Psychology Professor

Nishimoto Junzo

Science as well as humanities.

I believe that only by having the wisdom from both fields,

you can become someone who can change the world.

Corporations and organizations without such ideals

tend to be short-lived, after all.

As you all know,

the difference of this upcoming election

is that in addition to the teaching staff and long-standing trustees,

the students will be able to vote as well.

Although it's only a reference vote, they cannot be ignored.

An election involving the students.

With the declining birth rates, PR is everything for the management.

Apart from the president,

dependents of our founders have served as chairmen for generations,

allowing us to keep doing things our way.

The point is, experience and achievements won't be enough.

Our candidate has to be somewhat popular as well.

Well, I'm sure he's about to refer himself as our candidate anyway.

Such an egocentric. Am I right?

But shouldn't he be pretty busy?

The law department is putting up Tajima Sensei.

Tajima?

A force to be reckoned with.

Due to his contribution to the economic development by reshaping his department,

he's got connections in the current administration.

Although not as powerful as a chairman,

the president is the most powerful of the directors and can interfere in matters.

If someone like him, who hates futility and ambiguity, was to become president,

departments with continuous deficits would receive much harsher treatments.

We're in trouble.

What do you think, Hotokeue-san?

I guess

Nishimoto Sensei isn't that bad of a choice.

Young people want to study humanities and social sciences

and he can make that come true.

Young people,

all they want is for us to get fired.

Right?

This is such a pain.

- Hirokawa... - Is Nishimoto Sensei really the right choice?

- It must be hard for you. - I'm fine.

But it happened so sudden.

To be honest, it doesn't feel real to me yet.

I see...

I know this isn't the best timing,

but I need your assistance.

For the sake of acquiring enough votes,

I think we need to get the department of international relations on our side.

In order to do that, I'd like to win over an important key figure.

- Go ahead. - I think that land mines in Cambodia

are negative legacies representing war.

Aren't those mines and arms

the reason we have such conflicts in the first place?

Her lecture is popping again.

I agree.

A world without conflicts, that's true peace in my opinion.

But is that really the case?

Isn't it sometimes necessary to take arms

in order to stick to your faith of having to protect the peace?

What would you guys do

if someone important to you

was killed by an enemy soldier in front of your eyes?

I'd kill the enemy.

To protect my family and people dear to me.

Attracted by the lively exchange of opinions,

even students from other departments seem to sneak into her lectures.

The media has taken quite an interest in her as well.

You want me to be en election helper?

"Humanities are unnecessary"

I believe you're aware of the dilemma we're in right now, am I right?

Isn't that just the opinion of a few people?

The voices who want to shut down the department of literature are getting louder and louder.

That's why we absolutely cannot lose this election.

Therefore we'd like to secure the votes of international relations,

a department that won't put up a candidate of their own as soon as possible.

Being the most influential person of your department,

we'd like you to speak on our behalf.

Calling me influential...

I was told by a certain professor.

If we get Mizushima Sensei on our side, the votes will come with her.

That's enough, please.

Hirokawa Sensei...

We're sorry for getting you involved into this mess,

but we hope that you can give us your assistance.

I'm sorry...

I'd rather devote my time to something else.

If you excuse me.

Still, a damn fine woman.

You think she's taken?

- Do you still need me? - Well, may that as it be.

I'll work on Nishimoto-san first.

- I'll contact you later. - Sure.

From mother: - I tried to make some cookies and they're quite good. - They might even be better than last time. - A lot going on at work? Please reply when you're less busy. - At what time will you come today?

- Hello? - Yada-san? It's the gas inspection.

- Please, go ahead. - Thanks.

- Hello? - I'm sorry to bother you.

- I'm Hirokawa from the neighborhood. - Yes...?

I'd like to ask you about something.

What is it?

Did you come to my house last night?

I did not.

It's just that I spoke to a "Yada-san" on the intercom

and I could have sworn it was you.

I'm afraid that wasn't me.

I see...

Thank you very much for your time.

I hope Seiji-san will make proper arrangements for her 49th day memorial service.

I'm sure he will.

He didn't even have any idea where and what do buy as a kodengaeshi.

Even though it's common sense to get those sent from a first-class department store.

Say, how's the lotus root?

It's delicious.

Goes very well with the rest.

I still got some left, so I'll try tempura next time.

You're coming again tomorrow?

T-Tomorrow's bad...

- I got a conference. - I see.

The day after tomorrow then?

- Sensei please, you have to do it. - Nah...

- It's a lot of responsibility. - If anyone can do it, it's you!

I don't know.

It's your chance to appeal for the necessity of humanities as you keep reminding people.

- Is there nobody else? - Do you really think

there is anybody better suited than yourself?

Come on...

You're the most valuable figure for our university.

The number of applicants is increasing thanks to your efforts with your book and on TV.

Not to mention your number of fans.

I'm also one of your fans.

I can't tell how many time's I've read this.

To be frank, it's a masterpiece that will go down in history.

Saying it will go down in history is a bit exaggerated, don't you think?

Well, let me give it some consideration.

Of course. Very much appreciated!

- Hey, sweetie. - Yes?

Can you help me with a compress?

Please wait a minute, I'll call the nurse in charge.

No need to call her. You can do it for me.

She'll be here right away.

Look, I don't really like her. She's somewhat bossy, you know.

Come on, put it on quickly. It's hurting a lot, you know.

- Is about here good? - Yes.

- Thanks! - Don't mention it.

I got another favor to ask now that's taken care of.

From the kiosk,

get me a newspaper and some sweets, will ya?

I'm not allowed to leave my post.

Please ask your family if you need something.

I want it NOW!

I'm begging you! Please.

She's doing it again.

Message from Seiya: - I want to see you. - You must be tired from work.

Sorry for making you come here so sudden.

It's been very taxing recently.

It's soothing to see your face, Nanami-chan.

I'm happy to hear that.

Want me to get some Champagne?