Four Sisters (姉妹坂)

A TOEI FILM

This is a movie -

about how the longing for love becomes so overwhelming,

it throws one's heart into disarray.

From those turbulent hearts, a story emerged.

FOUR SISTERS

THE AUTUMN OF SORROW

- Let's keep things fair and square. - Sure.

Hey there! I'm a fourth-year architecture student

and the vice captain of the fencing club,

Yuzuki Togo.

I'm the captain, Oba Ryo.

Kitazawa Anzu, please pick one of us to be your boyfriend!

We've already confirmed that you're single at the moment.

We both saw you at the entrance ceremony,

and fell in love at the same time.

Which one of us? Your pick!

Whoa, that's awesome!

Two guys confessed to you at the same time?

So, what's gonna happen?

Since college, Oba and Yuzuki have been fated rivals in both studying and fencing.

I don't know how this will go, but people are placing bets!

We should bet too! Who's gonna win Anzu over?

'Course it's going to be Oba!

I'm betting on Yuzuki.

What's up?

Why the long face?

What did I do?

You slapped him?

What a pity!

Pity? I just did what seemed natural to me.

What if they're actually serious about you?

To be honest, they had me for a second.

But it's too much!

How so?

We're talking about the two boys who divided all college girls!

Why would they be interested in a girl like me...

It's good that you are self-aware.

Akane!

Anzu, you're a charming girl.

Maybe I shouldn't have done it.

You're regretting it?

Don't worry about it.

Most boys nowadays are wimps.

They never grow up.

Yuzuki is different!

So his name is Yuzuki?

I don't want to talk about it anymore.

You always gloat over other people's agony.

Agony? You're exaggerating!

I'm not! It's hard being the target of gossip at school.

This is Uzumasa station.

See ya.

Bye.

Anzu!

You're Yuzuki?

I'm Yuzuki.

Oh, you?

I imagined Yuzuki to be wimpier.

Sorry about that.

What, so you're saying I'm wimpy?

Right, you look more... unreliable.

- Please hurry up. - Bye.

Taking off.

What's up with her?

Never been called a wimp since I was born.

Is she even a woman?

Take that back!

Akane's always got a sharp mind.

What do you mean if she's even a woman?

It's not funny!

Akane? Is she...

She's my big sister!

She's working hard at Kyotopia as a portrait photographer.

Anzu.

Anzu!

Don't talk to me anymore!

I hate you both.

Make way.

O-Oda! But...

Nozaki, what's the fourth rule of the fencing club?

Respect your seniors, and obey orders.

Good, make way then.

You look amazing tonight.

The girl dancing with Togo is his cousin Hodaiji Mariko,

a fourth-year French student.

She's so pretty.

My family made plans to visit Hawaii for New Year.

Dad told me to invite you too.

Hey, Togo.

Excuse me.

Togo...

My turn.

- You've got a partner already. - Hey, fair and square, right?

Stop it already!

The first time I saw you, you were at the entrance ceremony.

The second time, was when you were playing tennis.

You were glistening with sweat,

giving it all, chasing the ball...

You looked so fresh and pretty, like a spring breeze.

That's how I fell in love with you.

Togo has never been this close with a girl besides me.

I'm scared...

I'm scared that Togo will eventually leave me, just like that.

My birthday is on the ninth of January.

Will you come to my house?

It's only gonna be a small gathering of close friends,

with some drinks, food, and games.

I'd really like you to be there.

Ladies and gentlemen, here comes tonight's main event!

The lights will be out for ten seconds.

In the dark, go ahead and kiss the one you have feelings for!

Ladies, beware!

Or shall I say, rejoice?

Ready?

Five!

Four!

Three!

Two!

One!

Looks like I lost.

Anzu!

Hey! Whoever's night is not going well, come along. Drinks are on me.

Really?

Merry Christmas!

- What kind of place is this? - Leave it to me!

- Hey, miss! - Hey, miss!

What are you boys up to at this hour?

Miss, isn't Oba here a handsome fella?

Isn't he a handsome fella?

He got his heart broken today.

- He's devastated! - Devastated!

- We need drinks! - Drinks!

It's fine, Midori, leave the rest to me.

Okay, see you then.

Sorry, you guys have fun!

Midori.

I'm off duty.

Guess I'll just have to go to that bar every night then.

Akane.

Oh, so it's you! The heartbroken handsome fella.

What, you got slapped in the face too?

Anzu?

Well, something like that.

But why were you back there?

Weren't you the hard-working photographer?

Would you keep it a secret?

Let me walk you back. What if you run into some creep?

Unfortunately, I'm trying to get away from a creep this very moment.

Bye-bye.

Had too much to drink?

None of your business.

Here, I'll carry you until we see a taxi.

I'm fine.

Hey, you don't have to act all tough.

And you call me a wimp?

Welcome!

Please come take a look!

Adorable handmade dolls!

Traditional Kyoto souvenirs!

- Welcome! - Please take a look!

Excuse me.

Are those all handmade?

Yes, made by our oldest sister.

Are any of those by you?

Yes, this crooked one right here!

And this, this, this, and this too!

Ai!

I'll take all the ones made by Anzu, then.

Really?

Thank you very much!

All the crooked ones!

Thank you!

Please come again.

What a strange lady.

She's so elegant.

She was staring at you!

That's because I'm pretty.

The audacity!

Anzu!

Anzu, I need a hand serving coffee.

Got it!

I'll leave it to you then, Ai.

It must feel good being Anzu.

Everybody likes her.

You came after all.

Please.

Thank you.

Welcome.

So your sister runs a coffee shop?

Yes. My father used to run a photography studio,

before my sister turned it into a coffee shop.

Your sister takes care of everything at home, I reckon?

Spare her with the questioning, will you?

Anzu, please make yourself at home.

If you don't mind.

Thank you.

I'll go ahead.

Togo.

Where are the other guests?