Butterfly Sleep (蝶の眠り)

Nakayama Miho

Kim Jae Wook

Nagase Masatoshi Ishibashi Anna

Katsumura Masanobu Sugata Shun

Mashima Hidekazu Shibuya Asami

Writer & Director: Jeong Jae Eun

There's nothing I can do about it, Tonbo.

I shouldn't force myself if I can't.

There will be more days where I can write more, right?

Tomorrow, I'll challenge myself to do something new.

I wonder if I really can...

"Love is the hunt of life."

"Chasing after the person you want."

"Shooting arrows of words or gestures."

"The reality was that he had a young wife waiting for him at home."

"The reality was that she had an older husband waiting for her at home."

"The realization in that moment was helplessness for Natsuko."

"She could only rely on herself for the sake of winning love."

"If she's weaker than her prey,"

"then her prey will definitely be unobtainable."

"When Natsuko took off his clothes and held him..."

"She felt a sense of superiority as a living thing."

That's the end.

Ah... I'm a little embarrassed.

I wrote this novel when I was 30 years old,

so it's a bit immature.

I have never stood before my readers like this.

I always wanted to hide behind my novels,

but recently, I had a change of heart.

I've realized that the most important thing is to put myself first before my novels.

So, I wanted to show everyone who I am.

From now on, I won't hide behind my novels.

Does this book really have to be used as a teaching material in class?

It's because it's a best-seller.

I also love that book. I've read it many times.

See? Even the students says things like that.

I'm a long-time fan of yours.

It's an honor to meet you.

If there's anything you don't know, you can talk to Anna-kun.

Since I brought you here,

my stock at the school has risen a bit.

But I'm a bit worried.

Will you be okay?

I guess so.

I started writing a new novel,

but it's not really progressing well.

Don't push yourself too hard.

If you keep yourself healthy,

healthy novels will be created.

Ryoko.

Alcohol is really bad for you.

I really hate when you say that!

Even if you really hate it,

you shouldn't do things that are bad for you!

Have you read this book? "The Death of Ivan Ilyich"

Huh?

I was planning on reading it tomorrow.

Don't take it.

Then, what about "To Live"?

"To Live"?

Weren't we going to see it together?

The movie, "To Live".

Were we?

The story of what the protagonist did for the residents after being diagnosed with cancer.

Wouldn't that be a good topic?

So, that's the lecture you want to do?

I want to spend a meaningful time with the students.

Ryoko.

Whenever you're having a difficult time, tell me.

I'm really thirsty...

Ah, the tea.

Sorry. I completely forgot.

Sensei.

This is Chan Hae. He's taking a leave of absence now,

but we were studying together up until last semester.

She came as a guest lecturer at our graduate school.

She's the novelist, Ayamine Ryoko-sensei.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you. I'm So Chan Hae.

So Chan Hae-kun?

Yeah, Chan Hae is an exchange student from South Korea.

Ah.

Please give us some delicious food.

Today, I'll pay for everyone.

Hey, hey!

Ryoko... Ryoko.

I'm fine.

Stop it.

I'm fine!

I have to drink on days like this!

You promised you'd only drink a little.

I'm fine!

Stop it!

Ah, I have a favor to ask!

Sensei.

Could you autograph this?

She's well-known for not autographing anything.

Who said such a thing?

Here.

Excuse me!

Is there anyone here?

Excuse me!

Excuse me!

Excuse me.

Hold on, what are you doing?

What...

Where did I leave it...

Sensei, what's wrong?

It must be here.

I have to find it.

I'm looking for a fountain pen.

A fountain pen?

Ah...

I did clean here earlier today,

but I didn't find any fountain pen.

Where is it?

It absolutely has to be here!

I always write novels with that fountain pen.

If I don't have it, then I can't write!

I absolutely must find it.

I can't write properly with anything else!

Um...

There are things I have been surprised by since coming to Japan,

but when it comes to losing something, it will surely come back.

That's right.

Japan is like that.

Please take a rest.

I'll look for it.

A fountain pen...

Ow...

Chan Hae, wake up!

You overslept?

Well...

The fountain pen...

Fountain pen?

Late last night, suddenly...

Ah...

What?

This isn't yours, right?

Yeah, it's not.

Seriously!

This belongs to the novelist from last night!

Ah, really?

- What? - What do you mean, "what"?

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

What are you doing...

Honestly...

It seemed expensive, so I took it.

It seems to be worth 1 million yen.

1 million yen?!

The nameplate said "Matsumura" on it, so I thought I was at the wrong place.

It's because I'm divorced, so I'm using my maiden name.

In my next book, I plan to publish it under the name 'Matsumura Ryoko', not 'Ayamine Ryoko'.

What's the dog's name?

Tonbo (Dragonfly).

Isn't it perfect?

Tonbo...

Ah...

I found it.

Ah...

King Fountain Pen,

thanks for coming back.

King Fountain Pen?

You didn't know?

...No.

Your name is...?

So Chan Hae.

So Chan Hae-kun is sitting on Queen Chair, but he doesn't know it?

I am?

So Chan Hae-kun, do you have some time?

Hey! Tonbo!

Hey!

Tonbo! Tonbo!

Hey, Tonbo!

What's his name?

Oh... Tonbo.

- Tonbo? - Tonbo?

- Tonbo? - Tonbo?

Tonbo-chan!

Tonbo is happy.

Thank you.

It was good exercise.

Chan Hae-kun.

You must have been surprised that I asked you to walk him.

No, it's all right.

Really?

From now on, could you take Tonbo for a walk once a week?

Is that okay?

I've been looking for someone to do this as a part-time job.

But Tonbo seems to really like you.

I'll think about it.

I'll be leaving.

Tonbo, bye-bye.

Welcome~

Chan Hae, you're late!

Fountain pen-san.

She's really amusing.

I mean...

She's a bit crazy and strange.