Over the Fence (オーバー・フェンス)

Over the Fence

What did you originally do for a living?

A lot of things. But a pub was the longest.

A pub? That's nice.

A small place.

You told me to go. I'd never picked up girls.

Liar. You hit on both girls.

Because Mori wouldn't talk at all.

Yeah, when I was a kid, Daimon was more popular.

Right? My place was pretty popular.

Mr. Hara hit on some girls last night.

You never get old, do you?

It was Shima.

Did it work?

Yeah. Did you do it?

No. Mori followed me.

Mori, you should've took a hint.

Mr. Shiraiwa, you got a girl?

No.

When you own a pub,

girls come after you.

And?

Well, you do them.

Mori.

Your chisel's dull again.

Sharpen it at home.

Listen up.

A carpenter must take care of his tools.

When I worked on the field,

everyone was particular about tools.

Some even used professional sharpeners.

Neglecting your tools...

only makes things harder for you.

Get your spirits up.

Stay focused or you'll get hurt.

We'll start by playing catch.

Mr. Shiraiwa.

Let's go get a drink.

I can't tonight. Some other time.

Really? Next time, then.

Sure. Sorry.

"Hakodate City Vocational School"

Your fried chicken meal is ready.

- And this too. - Thank you.

That's not my point.

I'm talking about showing affection. Do you do that?

You need to say it and show it.

I don't say it, but I put our daughter in college.

But that's your obligation.

We're talking about emotions here.

But I do have feelings for her.

An ostrich shows more affection than you.

- Enough - Ouch.

Come on.

You came alone?

Miyuki took the kids to her dad.

We're all going out for dinner tonight.

Dad will tell me to work at the forestry service again.

How do you stay sane living here?

Miyuki is worried too.

It's just a meal together.

You probably aren't eating well.

You don't look busy either.

A carpenter must take care of his tools.

Are you really trying to be a carpenter?

Excuse me.

Buy a car and go out or something.

You can afford that, right?

I'd like to get one before winter.

Sure. You'll die riding a bicycle.

Could you look for a cheap one?

You could buy a nice car if you have your dad get you work.

All set.

Tell Dad that I wasn't home.

Then Miyuki will get mad at me.

It's tough having a picky wife.

Come on...

You're my brother-in-law. Don't just run away.

You can leave the door unlocked.

Still not done?

College is useless.

Look at Shima.

A middle school grad doing great.

Don't compare me with a student. I've been working.

Right.

I didn't...

I didn't finish college.

Right. You quit.

But don't quit this.

This goes to all of you. Quitting is the worst.

Answer me.

Yes.

Shiraiwa.

What is it?

Nothing. I'll work hard.

It's great to feel like a student again.

Mr. Katsumata.

This is a vocational school for finding work.

Don't think this is a hobby.

I want to get a job too. But know what?

Nobody wants to hire a guy like me.

Listen.

When I worked on the field, they told newcomers,

"Fools can't be carpenters, but the wise don't become one."

Mr. Aoyama and his talk about when he worked...

I heard it over a hundred times.

He's never worked. Just been trained.

Seriously?

He graduated school and started teaching here right away.

So he was never a carpenter?

You were in the car mechanic department, right?

You can do that?

I couldn't get a job, so I switched to architecture.

But you're getting your pension already.

I wanted to build a house.

So this is just a hobby.

I wanted to be a mechanic.

Too many applicants, so I was sent here.

A car company subsidiary did close.

But I'll try next year.

You won't get paid unemployment.

Really?

Why don't you just become a carpenter?

Can I have a smoke? I'll get you back.

Promise me.

You've taken so much.

Mr. Hara.

Bat for me.

Okay.

I heard Hara was a chauffer in Tokyo for long.

Really?

You came back from Tokyo too, right?

Yeah.

Contractor, right?

Contractor?

A construction company.

Were you laid off?

Kind of.

Mr. Katsumata. You're too direct.

Major companies are cruel.

What did you do, Daijima?

I was in sales.

I leased office equipment...

and desks and stuff.

- And now a carpenter? - No.

I'm still thinking.

Mori. Why are you smoking?

Here comes Aoyama.

We're in class now.

Mr. Shiraiwa.

Are you free tonight?

Let's go out.

All right.

Rotten wood can't become a pillar.

Once your spirit rots, it's over.

When I worked...

It's a bit chaotic in there.

- Really? - Yes. Sorry.

Is Minoru here?

- Hey. Minoru. - Welcome.

You cut your hair.

Quite a change, huh?

My classmate at vocational school.

Hello. I'll take you to your seats.

- Is my bottle here? - Yes.

- Whisky and water? - Sure.

Good evening.

Welcome.

Did you enter school because you wanted to become a carpenter?

No, right?

It's because I get paid unemployment.

Right.

Do you have any plans after graduating?

Not really.

How about a job like this?

- A server? - No, management.

My friend's running this place,

but he's opening a new place so he's hiring.

Why don't you do it?

Of course, I will but...

I'm looking for a partner.

Like a vice manager.

I have no experience in this business.

So, I'm a little worried.

I've never done it too.

But you're a descent person.

You just want to make me work so you can slack off.

You see right through me.

But you'll be treated well.

We can get girls, so people will come.

Mr. Shiraiwa.

Isn't working to survive a drag?

Sure.

Right?

Cheers.

This is strong.

- Should I add water? - Please.

You know him?

You know me?

I don't think so.