Unloved (UNloved)

A WOWOW Bandai Visual Presentation

MORIGUCHI Yoko

NAKAMURA Toru

MATSUOKA Shunsuke

Producer SENTO Takenori

Script MANDA Tamami & MANDA Kunitoshi

Music KAWAI Kenji

Cinematography ASHIZAWA Akiko Lighting KANAZAWA Masao

Director MANDA Kunitoshi

Taking that test?

- You're not? - No.

You should.

Isn't it awkward for you? With the younger ones going ahead.

Not really.

Well, I find it awkward.

You've been here long, so there's no need to study.

I like what I do now. It suits me.

What you do now could suit anybody.

You do a good job. That's true.

But couldn't you be a bit more aggressive?

- But that's not what I... - Sir!

That's all.

Tea, please.

I'll do it.

Excuse me.

Thanks a lot.

- This was very well organized. - Not her.

The one who was at my desk before.

You've met her before, but she doesn't stand out.

- Where's Kageyama? - Shall I get her?

No, it's okay.

Here you are.

Ms. Kageyama.

The papers were perfect. Thanks.

That's okay.

See you.

That room's empty.

I already subscribe.

Your face is all wet.

Let's try again.

Once more. Here you go.

Did you drink?

You did?

Is it good?

- Hello, sir. - Hello.

Just a moment.

Let me do this.

How was city hall?

Do you expect it will work out?

With a few more visits, yes.

And the university lab?

Things are fine.

In a couple more years, this place will be too small.

Here you go.

I'm meeting Mr. Ito from the bank,

but I'll go alone today.

I'll just give him a short report.

Thank you.

When you were staring out the window before,

what were you thinking?

Nothing really.

Facing the future is fine, but not the past.

Especially not your ex-wife.

It's been a year.

You were right in divorcing her.

The way you two

think and live is so different.

It worries me

when you stare out the window like that.

You've endured a lot

to get where you are,

including your divorce.

I appreciate the work you've put in.

Thank you.

We women find happiness

in seeing a man become somebody.

Even if it takes some spanking.

Have you spanked, too?

My man's bum is rather big.

The role of a wife

and the role of a woman who comforts men

are different.

Do you have anyone like that?

What?

Who is she? Aren't you going to meet her?

Wow.

Don't be embarrassed.

Have more confidence.

She understands her position.

I won't keep you any longer.

I'll stay here for a while.

Good-bye.

Ms. Kageyama.

I've been waiting.

Can I buy you a coffee?

I have a bicycle.

It's okay. Somewhere close.

Ms. Kageyama.

Will you work for me?

Mr. Goto said that you don't stand out.

That you're unfriendly.

It's rude.

I think you're actually

a more talented person.

If I can continue what I do now, I'm fine with that.

Don't you want to try your capabilities?

Be recognized by others?

Not by doing things that don't suit me.

What I do now is suitable for me.

Not just my job, but who I am now suits me.

I wonder if you understand.

Anybody needs courage to try new things.

- That's not what I mean. - Don't be afraid of failure.

I understand your point. But that's not it.

If people want to label me,

they can go ahead.

I don't have to peel it off.

I'm just acting naturally.

At your age... I'm sorry,

but I heard you're over 30...

Chances will become scarce.

Chances?

Yes, chances.

I'm not sure I understand

what you mean by chances.

Your age, your lifestyle...

I'm fine the way I am.

But...

Isn't that sad?

I'm not sad.

You're honest with yourself.

Thank you.

But I haven't given up.

I'd like you to be at my side.

Can we meet again?

Sure.

Great.

- What's the rent? - 60,000 yen.

No way!

- It's so far from the station. - Yeah.

A neighbor?

Yeah, today's the last time.

Yeah.

Go ahead.

That's taken care of.

I'm not coming here anymore.

We're free to go ahead with it.

I see.

That's for tomorrow.

See you.

You heard?

From Mr. Goto.

The girls are disappointed.

I won't be coming here anymore.

Want to come over? It's close.

- Your order? - Coffee, please.

Here.

Upstairs.

It's cozy inside.

Downstairs?

That guitar.

Yeah.

- Heard me, maybe. - No way.

The city hall pays well, right?

So-so. I've been there long.

Why?

Why don't you live better?

I like it here.

This is funny.

It's a short walk.

Welcome. We've been expecting you.

Hi. Need your help.

Take this.

Welcome.

- Which one shall we try first? - Up to you.

This way, please.

Try those on.

Well?

- It's strange. - No, it isn't.

Shall we try the other one?

Yes.

Oh, I like that.

Can she wear that?

Leave that on.

And now we need a coat.

439,000 yen.

Welcome. We've been expecting you.

I'll take your coat.

Excuse me.

This way.

Welcome.

Enjoy your dinner.

Shall I order for you?

Excuse me.

Sorry.

I have to go. An important client...

Work?

I'll be back soon, so start without me.

Have you decided?

Well...