The Long Excuse Page #3

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Because.

Because what?

It's just...

Just what?

That's not why I came.

Then why did you?

I've been going crazy, too.

You look stupid.

It's not me you're making love to.

You've never made love to anybody.

'Tomorrow's Graduation Day

'This is our last chance

'Fighting to still my heart

'I dialed the phone

'Your number, 6700'

What's up with that?

So Editorial's all excited?

'What a great thing to write about, Tsumura!

'This'll sell!

Get busy and write it!'

Thanks a heap.

You write it!

It's a disgusting idea.

If I have to use my own grief, it's time to lay down my pen.

'Living my theme'?

What does that mean?

What do you think, Ms Hashimoto?

What does that mean?

Well, with all due respect...

...in your writing over the last three years...

...I haven't seen any urge or desire.

None.

There's no passion.

Quiet, Kuwana!

Lay your pen down all you want.

I'm saying you can't write what you know you should!

Your call cannot be taken at the moment.

Please leave your name and a message after the tone.

It's Omiya... 'Yoichi'. Hello.

Uh, 'Good evening'.

I found Yuki's address book and thought I'd call.

Um...

...I don't have anyone to talk about

Yuki and Natsuko with.

So, uh...

...if you feel like it, give me a call.

It's 090-0401-5432.

Yoichi? Why aren't you answering?

Stop playing that game.

I've met up with Natsuko,

We're about to leave Shinjuku.

Just to be safe, put a diaper on Akari.

Make sure they brush their teeth and get to bed.

I'm on my way.

I'll call when we get there.

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Hello?

Hello?

Yes. Omiya speaking.

Damn good!

Sir?

For him.

Yes, sir.

Thanks.

Akari?

Close your mouth.

Do you come here...

...with lots of stars?

I don't go out with celebrities very much.

So which one are you best friends with?

If you're just on TV now and then, you don't get to be friends.

It's not just 'now and then'.

Yuki recorded every time you were on so I could see them.

Hey!

What are you doing?!

You're wasting good food!

It makes my throat itch!

Perhaps it doesn't agree with her.

Takashi, could you bring her a new plate?

Certainly.

This is all really good!

Right, Shinpei?

It's great!

I've never had food this good!

What's this?

That's Pat de campagne.

It's French. 'Country-style terrine'.

Akari?

She might be full.

It looks like she's sleepy.

Oh, no!

It's anaphylaxis.

She ate shrimp, or crab!

Is she allergic?

Where's that stuff she takes?

You forgot the epinephrine?

Akari! Hey! Akari!

There was crab in the hors-d'oeuvre.

Why didn't you ask first?!

No, it's my fault.

Ambulance!

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