Folklore (2018) s02e02 Episode Script

1
Is somebody there?
One, two, three, four
five, six, seven, eight.
One, two, three, four
five, six, seven, eight.
One, two, three, four
five, six, seven, eight.
One, two
I can still continue.
Look at her trying so hard
since she got picked to be the lead.
So very desperate.
That's all for today.
Keep up the good work, everyone.
Yes, ma'am!
And don't forget, this week's practice
will be in the evenings instead.
Dismissed.
Thank you.
Let's go.
-That's Ken? -Yeah.
I didn't think Ken was the sort
to pander to fans.
Yeah.
What?
That's exactly like him.
Stop it.
What?
Hey, what's your problem?
Nothing.
Let's go.
And wipe your tears from your cheeks
I'll bring you happiness
And put a smile
On your sad face
I will cherish you
Thank you, everyone.
Good night.
Mika.
Here, thanks for the hard work.
Thank you.
I don't know how you do it.
Coming in to work after dance practice.
I'll probably die if I were to do that.
Well, that's 'cause I'm still young.
It sure is good to be young.
Ah, youth
-Oh, I'll do it! -It's all right.
Are you sure? Thanks!
I'll arrange the chairs then.
I'm home.
You're home.
Here you go, Mum.
I'll leave it here.
Thanks for doing this.
Are you hungry?
-I'm good, I ate at work. -I see.
It was spaghetti bolognese today.
-That's your favourite. -Yeah.
Mika?
-Here. -What is this?
Ken's concert is coming up, right?
You should go.
But this must have cost a lot.
It's fine, don't worry about that.
Just go and have a good time.
Thank you, Mum.
Thank you.
No, thank you for everything
you're doing for this family.
Oh my god, I can't wait!
Right?
I'm gonna get to see him and hear him sing live!
-Yes. -Oh my god!
Boss, the tickets are nearly sold out.
See? Didn't I tell you as much?
Yes.
Remember last year when I told everyone
I wanted to book a larger concert venue
and you guys were so worried?
The result speaks for itself.
The fans want to see more of Ken.
Right?
What's wrong?
Mr Hayato.
Are we still doing the fan service segment?
Yes, we are.
I thought we were only going to
do it a couple of times.
I'm not really comfortable doing it.
Listen, that segment
is entertainment for the fans.
The fans love it and that's what matters.
But I'm a musician.
I want the focus to be on my music.
Listen, this industry is getting tougher.
No one is buying CDs anymore.
If you want to survive as an artist
you've gotta put on concerts.
Doesn't it make sense
for us to do what we can
to keep the fans coming to our shows?
Yes, how may I help you?
Please hold on for a while.
Boss, it's Mr Watanabe from Zhao Wei Records.
He's asking how the new album is coming along.
I'm working on it!
-Hey, Ken -I'm sick of this.
I'm sick of writing ballad after ballad.
Look
it's what the fans want from you.
Give them what they want.
We need to keep your fans happy.
-But -Boss.
-Ken! -Let him be.
Hello, yes. Thank you for calling.
-That was pretty awesome. -Yeah.
Sorry, I didn't mean to disturb.
No not at all. Wait!
I really like the melody you came up with.
Really?
I'm so glad to hear that.
It's pretty amazing.
Do you do music?
I'm just trying to come up with a song
for someone.
For someone?
As a birthday present.
I see.
I came up with this tune
using one of my favourite songs as
How do I say it?
-Influence? -Inspiration?
Oh yes, that's the word.
It's the inspiration for my song.
So what's the song that inspired you?
It's called Full Moon.
By Ken.
What's wrong?
Isn't that one of the lesser-known songs
from his album?
Yes!
Do you like Ken too?
Well
I guess I liked his older songs.
I know what you mean.
These days, he seems
What?
He seems kind of lost to me.
Lost
You sure got that right.
What?
Well
What is it?
Here you are.
Mr Hayato is waiting for you.
Give me a moment.
-Why? -Just give me a moment.
No way!
Thank you.
Wait a minute
May I
You can go. Have fun and be careful.
Thank you!
Good night!
-Good night! -Excuse me.
You look familiar. You've been here before?
I'm looking forward to the fan service segment.
Sorry.
Your eyes are like jewels
When you gaze at me like that
I find myself falling into your abyss
In the candlelight
I see your fair-skinned shoulders
Heaving with sorrow
I wanna hold you
One more time in my arms
Tamping down my need for you
But you see right through me
Just wanna hold you again
If I give in to this temptation
And pull you into my arms
I can't go back
To who I was yesterday
I'll bring you happiness
And put a smile
On your sad face
I will cherish you
Everyone, stand by for the last segment.
I've decided!
The girl I want to invite onstage
to join me tonight
Everyone, would you believe me
if I told you that
I can guess her favourite song?
No way!
Very well.
Let me prove it to you then.
Why did you choose a different girl?
-Please calm down. -Go find that girl!
-Control yourself. -Go find her now!
All right. Calm down.
I'm home.
-I'm so tired -Me too.
With the recital around the corner
Mrs Ito is getting all fired up.
Yeah, she was yelling at us the whole time.
She was so scary. I wish she'd just relax.
Come on, everyone's waiting for us.
Why are you just standing here?
That door just closed by itself.
Forget it and let's go. We're late.
I'm sure I left that door open.
Let's just go.
Is somebody there?
Stop it!
Are you OK?
Ken.
It's all right now.
It's all right.
Well then, goodbye.
Are you all right?
Would you like something to drink?
Wait here. I'll get you some water.
You have a guest?
Yeah.
Who is it?
Just a friend.
I should go and say hi.
No.
It's all right.
How are the new songs coming along?
The record label has been hounding me for it.
They're not ready yet.
I'm not satisfied with what I have so far.
We don't have time to wait around
till you're satisfied.
But
I don't want to let my fans down.
In any case, just get the songs out.
If you delay this any further
we're gonna do it my way.
-Here you go. -Sorry for the trouble.
-No worries. -Thanks.
No problem.
Is everything OK?
Yeah. That's just how things are around here.
Sorry to be bothering you when you're so busy.
-Oh, it's -I should get going.
Yeah.
Thank you.
Let me send you home then.
It's OK.
I could use with a breather anyway.
Let's go.
-Sorry to trouble you. -Not at all.
-By the way -Yes?
Have you finished your song?
The birthday present.
I'm hoping to sing it
at the birthday celebration.
That's nice.
I envy you.
What's wrong?
You're having trouble with your manager?
How should I put it?
Mr Hayato found me
when I was a nobody busking on the streets.
He used to encourage me
to make good music
but lately
Well, even then
Mr Hayato is like a father to me.
He has taught me so much.
He made me the person I am today.
I see.
Oh, come to think of it
I haven't even told you my name, have I?
Oh, you're right.
I'm Mika.
-Mika? -Yes.
Nice to meet you, Mika. I'm Ken.
-I know. -Oh, yeah.
-This park here -Yes?
was one of my busking spots.
Wow.
Just me and my guitar on that bench.
I see.
Wanna sit down?
-Yeah. -Let's go.
-Here? -Right here.
Mika.
Have you considered doing music as a career?
My dream is to be a dancer.
A dancer?
-You dance? -Yes.
Show me.
No, no no way!
It's too embarrassing!
OK, I hear you.
I don't mean right now, but someday.
I see someday.
-Yes. -OK.
Someday.
My dad
was my biggest supporter
when it comes to dancing.
Back when I was younger
when I didn't dance well
he would bring me to this park
and practise with me.
Does he still do that?
Three years ago, my dad
I see.
Shall we go?
Sure.
I want to do my dad proud
and be the best dancer ever.
You'd look great in that dress.
I'd love to see you dance in that dress.
Someday.
Thank you for walking me home.
You're more than welcome.
I should go.
Hey
can we meet again?
We can work on your song together.
If you're free tomorrow
we can meet at the park.
Tomorrow?
Tomorrow. Sure!
-Bye. -Bye.
Don't forget your promise.
I want to see you dance someday.
Sure.
Bye.
Mum?
Hey!
Hey, Mum.
Mum?
This was delivered to you.
-What is this? -I bought it.
You shouldn't be opening my parcels.
Tell me, what is this for?
It's a gift for a friend.
You mean that girl from the park?
What is it to you?
You wanted to know
why we picked a different girl
to go up onstage that night?
Well, see for yourself.
Nobody was sitting there.
No way.
You told me you had a friend over last night.
Take a look at this.
You must be too tired.
Take a break after we're done
with this concert tour.
(Buddhist prayer)
(Buddhist prayer)
(Buddhist prayer)
(Buddhist prayer)
(Buddhist prayer)
(Buddhist prayer)
Thank you.
Don't mention it.
How are you feeling?
I'm all right.
Please take good care of yourself.
There is
something I wish to ask.
Please do.
These few days
I can feel
Mika's presence in the house.
I'm not surprised to hear this.
It usually takes 49 days for the departed
to cross over to the other side.
In some cases
they don't realise that they're dead.
What will happen to them then?
They continue with their daily activities
as though they were still alive.
Until soul collectors catch up with them
and guide them over
to the other side.
I know it must be painful
but you have to learn to let go.
Your grief makes it harder
for your daughter to cross over.
These earthly ties confuse them
and keep them here.
Sometimes
the departed can even
manifest themselves before the living
if they have any unfulfilled wishes.
Mika had a hard time
coming to terms with her father's passing.
She shut herself off
and she had no friends.
She was alone
and your songs
were her only solace.
Tell me
did Mika
did she look well?
Yes, she did.
That's good.
I think Mika must've been
really happy to have met you.
Your birthday's coming up?
Yes.
Mika was writing a song for you.
It was her birthday present to you.
The melody was so full of warmth
it really touched my heart.
It's a beautiful song.
Ken.
Thank you so much.
Mika
I really want to thank you
for all the happy memories.
What about your song?
Complete it for me.
But we agreed to do it together.
I'm running out of time.
But
But I can't do it without you.
Yes, you can.
I have absolute faith in you.
That's why
you must have faith in yourself too.
Your mum
she said
you must have been happy to have met me.
But
I'm the one
who's lucky to have met you, Mika.
I knew you were special
from the first time we met.
I've decided, I'm not doing
the fan service segment anymore.
Are you sure?
Yes.
But that's the highlight of the concert.
That's my decision.
Do you know what you're saying here?
I do.
All these years, everything we've done
we did it for your own good.
Do you know that?
I do.
And I'm very grateful.
But this time
I am going with what my heart says.
Mr Hayato!
Encore encore!
Thank you.
Tonight
I've prepared something special for you.
It's a new song.
There is
someone special
in my life.
She has gone to a faraway place.
This is a song we wrote together.
She will continue to live
in my heart.
As you cried in the wind
I left you alone by yourself
You just stood there helplessly
I want you to know that I'm sorry
We walked this path together
For a long time
Yet I couldn't give you
All the happiness
You deserved
Your tears still haunt me
The wind carries the warmth of you
When I stop and close my eyes
It feels like I'm holding you
In my arms
Don't cry
Please don't cry
I love you, and even your tears
These tears still haunt me
The wind carries the warmth of you
When I stop and close my eyes
I can feel you in my arms
In the wind
You're gazing into my eyes
If I could, I want to go back
And hold you tight
In the wind