Oh Lucy! (オー・ルーシー！)

The rapid train is passing through track number one.

Please stay behind the white line.

Good-bye.

I'm so tired of those sweets from Kyoto.

I know.

I can't stand the cinnamon.

It's so stinky.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Some sweets from Kyoto?

Cinnamon is so good for your health. Probably good for colds too.

Maybe later.

- Just eat it later. - Thank you.

Did you witness it?

- What? - When the guy jumped.

Weren't you late because of the train accident?

I haven't witnessed one yet.

- May I? - I can manage it.

Never mind, never mind.

Thank you.

- Would you like some more? - Could I?

- Cinnamon is good for you. - Thank you.

Auntie.

Mika-chan?

Did you call me earlier?

Your mother called.

Seriously?

That bitch.

So, what happened?

There's something I need to talk to you about.

Why don't you come to my work for lunch? I'll text you the address.

Okay. Got it.

Yoshiko-san, we'll miss you here.

Oh, no. Don't embarrass me!

Even after my retirement, just for you I will bring sweets sometimes.

Really?

Ms. Kawashima.

Are you okay?

Why don't you quit smoking?

Sweets are better.

Welcome home, Your Highness.

“Your Highness.”

Is Mika Ogawa working right now?

Mika-san? Yes.

Mika-san, someone's here to see you.

Auntie!

I took half a day off.

Did you catch a cold? Are you okay?

Please let me escort you to your seat. This way, please.

I'll add some milk for you.

When you want me to stop, please say “meow” like a little kitty.

Meow.

- Sugar? - No, thank you.

I'll put a magic spell on it for you.

Become more delicious. Become more delicious.

Meow. Meow. Smooch.

Please try it.

Delicious.

So my mom called you?

- Yeah. - What did she say?

Are you in trouble?

She told me not to get involved.

She wants to control everything. No wonder that man left her.

That man? You mean your father?

Auntie, is it true that you and my father were dating first?

Why would you ask such a question?

Auntie, why haven't you ever been married?

None of your business.

Anyway, what did you want to talk about today?

Auntie, I need a big favor from you.

I want you to take an English class for me.

English class?

I've been going to this class for six months and it's great,

but I really need money right now.

So I decided to quit the class.

I had to pay one year's fees in advance.

I tried to get my money back, but couldn't.

They are a bunch of yakuzas.

But they said I can transfer the lessons to someone else.

Right?

- How much is it? - 600,000 Yen.

600,000 Yen!

Auntie, I beg you, please. I really need that money, Auntie.

I'll change your diapers when you are really, really old.

Please, please, please.

Since you took the day off, why don't you just go now?

Here you go. Free trial.

It's literally across the street.

Excuse me.

I'm here for a free trial.

Oh, yes.

My niece, Mika Ogawa, referred me.

Please fill out this form. Just your name and phone number will do.

The trial student's here.

She's here for a free trial.

Okay, please proceed to Room 301.

Room 301?

All the way in the back, behind the curtain.

Where is Room 301?

Come in.

Come on in. Come.

I'm Mika Ogawa's aunt.

I'm here for a free trial.

Please, sit. Have a seat.

What's your name?

Your name?

Kawashima Setsuko.

Setsuko Kawashima.

Setsuko. Okay.

Setsuko.

Relax, Setsuko. Okay? Don't be nervous.

Looks like you need a hug. Hmm? Here.

What can I say? I'm a hugger.

All right, set this down.

We're just gonna have fun, all right? It's a fun class.

Please, sit down. Sit down. Sit.

It's important to relax, because I teach American English.

In American English, when you speak it, you have to be lazy. All right?

Lazy and relaxed.

Now take your hands, clasp them together and go--

Yeah. Let it go.

Then just...

I'd like you to pick one of these, please. Okay? Pick one. Pick.

But no looking. No peeking.

Lucy. Good.

Lucy, I want you to pin this onto your lapel. All right, Lucy?

When you're in my class from now on, you are known as Lucy.

No more Setsuko.

Lucy.

Got it? Good.

Hmm.

Nope.

Okay.

I also want you to wear this. All right?

This is the magic part. Okay, Lucy? This is very important.

Please. Do you trust me? Good.

Okay, now we're gonna start with something very basic, but essential.

We're gonna introduce ourselves to each other.

I'll say,

“Hi. My name is John.”

And then you say...

Hi.

My name is Setsuko.

No.

Bye-bye, Setsuko. Hello, Lucy.

Lucy.

Hi. My name is Lucy.

That's very good. Very good.

Except it's not quite right.

Because, you see, Lucy is a very relaxed girl.

So Lucy says, “Hi. My name is Lucy.

How are you?”

Hi.

Open your mouth a little bit more. Let out more sound. “Hi.”

- Hi. - Hi.

- Hi, my name... - Hi.

- Hi. Hi. - Hi.

There we go.

- Hi. - Hi.

Hi.

Hi.

How are you?

John.

John.

Hi.

What's up?

What's up, John?

Looks good on you.

Hmm.

I'm sorry.

Lucy.

I forgot to return this.

Oh, no, it's okay. You can take that home, all right?

I hope to see you next time.

Take it home.

Okay. Lucy, why don't I introduce you to Tom.

Tom, Lucy.

Lucy, Tom.

Nice to meet you.

My name is Tom.

Nice to meet you.

My name is... Lucy.

Oh, Lucy! Nice name.

Mmm.

You know what? Why don't you stay and practice, yes? Practice with Tom.

Yes. Stay, stay.

Practice together.

He suggests we practice together.

Tom. English-only zone.

Sorry, sorry.

Okay.

Good.

Lucy.

Ready?

Now let's practice the American way.

Oh, I know, I know.

Hey, Lucy.

Hey, Tom.

What's up?

What's up?

Great. Okay, now hug each other. Hmm?