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Uh-huh.
The trial student's here.
Come in.
Come on in. Come.
Please, sit. Have a seat.
What's your name?
Your name?
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.
Ok, 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.
- Hi.
- Hi, my name...
- Hi.
Hi. Hi.
Hi. Hi.
There we go.
Hi.
- Hi.
- Hi.
Hi.
How are you?
John.
John.
Hi.
What's up?
What's up, John?
Hmm.
Lucy.
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.
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?
Hug. All right?
- Hug.
- Hug him, Lucy.
This is how we hug.
Hmm?
Yeah.
Hi, Lucy.
Hi, John.
Lucy, just hug me.
Okay.
You can let go now, Lucy.
Good.
Good.
Ah.
"Security consultant."
Mmm.
Come on in.
Hello. My name is Nancy.
What's your name?
Hi. My name is Lucy.
- Lucy, nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you.
- And you are?
- My name is Tom.
- Tom. Nice to meet you.
- Yes.
Oh, boy.
I'm a hugger.
What can I say?
Well, have a seat.
So, what did you two
study with John?
We studied American English.
Good.
Let's practice. Lucy.
Hey, Lucy.
Hey, Tom.
Okay, that's enough hugging.
Let's just get started,
shall we?
John.
Nice to meet you.
Setsuko?
Let's review today's key phrase.
I'd like to check in.
I'd like to check in.
I'd like to check in.
I'd like to check in.
I'd like to check in.
Basic English lessons--
Hi, John.
Mmm.
Nkl flight 6789
to San Francisco
is now ready for boarding
at gate 85.
Oh, do you want me
to switch? Switch?
Oh, no, no, no.
She likes...
She likes there. The aisle?
She likes the aisle?
You like the aisle?
Okay.
- Cheers!
- Cheers!
Kanpai.
Mmm. Mm-hmm. Yes.
So, uh, are you sisters?
Sisters?
Right?
- Yes. Yes, sisters.
- Yeah?
Uh-huh. Well, you look alike.
Very pretty.
- Pretty?
- Very pretty.
No. Thank you.
Cheers.
How do you say, uh...
She steal boyfriend
and marry.
Okay.
And this is your spot.
Mika.
Hello.
May I help you?
Hi, John.
Oh, my god. Lucy!
Lucy?
Lucy.
Um, Mika's not here.
Not here?
Where?
I don't know, because she's not
answering her cell phone, so...
No phone. Um...
She left. Gone.
Mika?
Mika?
Go ahead and raid my room.
Yeah.
The maid caf.
It's Mika's.
She forgot it.
Hold on a sec.
- Hi there.
- Hi, Henry.
- Got visitors?
- Yeah.
Japanese?
It's that time of the month.
You owe me two months rent.
I have to ask you to leave
if you can't pay.
Henry, I'm gonna
get you your money.
I'll be back in an hour.
If you can't pay, I will
start the eviction process.
Okay, Henry.
Sorry about that.
I never offered you anything.
We only have beer.
No, thank you.
No, thank you.
Are you hungry?
You guys wanna eat something?
I'm hungry.
She said, we go.
Good?
What?
Mmm.
Thank you.
John, new teacher came.
Her name is Nancy.
Yeah. Is she good?
No.
I'm sorry.
I had to follow Mika.
Why you...
And Mika...
I guess she doesn't
like me anymore.
You finished?
John.
Let's hug.
Hi, Lucy.
Let's go.
Tacos for ayako.
You.
You really raided my room,
didn't you?
"Hi, John.
Samantha says hi
from sunny San Diego.
Mika."
"Samantha says hi"?
Who is Samantha?
When this you get?
Just yesterday.
I swear.
She took our car.
She took our car and--
How she drive?
I taught her how to drive.
She got her license here.
Ah, shit.
- Hey, Henry.
- Yep.
How much?
1-8-0-0.
900 for the last month,
and 900 for this month.
I would really appreciate it
if I could borrow 1,800.
No money, John! No more!
I'll pay you back.
I promise.
- Okay.
- John.
Let's go.
This hotel.
How? No car.
Rent a car.
All right.
Where to, ladies?
Never mind.
- Thank you for buying the gas.
- You are welcome.
Do you wanna try?
Mika used to love doing this.
How?
Just put it in the hole.
And then squeeze...
And hold.
I love this smell.
That's exactly what Mika said.
What can I get you?
Three hamburgers,
medium-well, please.
Okay.
French fries or salad?
Ooh, French fries.
Potato fry, please.
What?
Fry.
Potato fry.
Come on, man. What does
that sound like to you?
Fries or salad?
Salad, please.
Salad.
Okay.
- Okay.
- Okay. Just bring us our food.
Jerk.
One day I asked Tom...
Why do you want
to speak American English?
And, uh, he said
so that he can understand movies
We speak too much.
He couldn't keep up.
Hmm. Jennifer?
Or Angelina?
Angelina?
- May I help you?
- Hi. Yeah.
Is there a girl named Mika ogawa
staying here?
I can't give you
that information.
Listen, man.
These ladies came all the way from
Japan looking for her daughter.
And she's very worried.
You got a passport or something?
Oh, yeah.
Yeah, she's here.
She's here.
What room is she in?
I cannot tell you that.
We... stay... here...
Tonight.
Okay.
One or two rooms?
Two rooms.
Like animals.
Dear Tom...
From Lucy.
What's up?
- What's up?
- What's up?
Hey.
Mailbox.
Behind you.
Your postcard.
Yeah, right there.
Behind you.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Can't sleep?
You wait... Mika.
Do you wanna try it?
Mm-hmm.
In Japan...
Here... driver.
I forgot about that.
- Do you know how to drive?
- No, no, no, no.
Do you wanna learn?
Let's go!
Where are we?
A university.
I used to teach here. Switch.
Wait, wait, wait. Don't, don't.
Stop, stop, stop, stop, stop.
Hold on. Too fast.
Uh... too fast.
Okay.
Right... right is go.
Left is stop.
Hold the left
and ease off.
Start again.
Okay.
Ease, slow.
Good.
Okay.
Yeah.
Oh...
Oh... stop, stop,
stop, stop, stop!
Oh!
Deer.
Deer.
I hope that's what that says.
A little bit.
What...
Lucy?
All right.
Whoa. Hey, Lucy.
Hey. Lucy, Lucy, Lucy, Lucy.
Lucy, Lucy, Lucy, Lucy, Lucy.
Ah. God!
Oh, my god.
You smell so good.
Please don't tell Mika
about this.
Don't worry.
Good night, Lucy.
See you in the morning.
There it is.
Looks good, right?
- Color?
- Color?
Mm-hmm.
- Black.
- Black?
Okay, cool. I got you.
Lucy?
Whoa. No, no.
No, no, no.
I can't.
Housekeeping.
Sorry.
So, where's your sister?
I don't know.
Not... same room.
You know...
Mika...
Is... pregnant?
Yes.
You want to...
marry Mika?
Mika...
The baby?
She decided...
Baby?
Baby... gone?
Good.
Excuse me.
Excuse me.
You saw my sister?
Japanese woman.
Yeah, she took off with the guy.
Your friend.
Friend?
You...
Sex with Setsuko.
No. No, no, no.
Where is Mika?
I know. You know!
- Hey, Sam.
- Hey, dad.
Give me a hug.
- Nice haircut.
- Thank you.
Hey, kei. Um, we're looking
for a student of mine.
The girl from Japan?
Yeah, she came here.
She said you invited her.
This is her mother, ayako.
We need to find her.
Sam, have you seen Mika?
- She...
- No.
Don't come back
unless you have the money.
Come on.
Cheers!
Mmm.
Thank you.
Mika.
Get out.
Out.
You too.
Out.
John.
John!
John. Open. Open!
Did you tell Mika about us?
John.
I love you.
John.
I love you.
We can go together.
We can go Mexico. I have money.
- You're crazy.
- I have money!
- Listen to me. You're crazy!
- I love you!
- You're crazy!
- I love you!
I don't love you!
I don't love you.
Come on.
I'm sorry, Lucy.
John.
Don't go! Don't go!
Right. Perfect. Thank you.
Thank you so much.
Okay, okay.
Let's hug, Setsuko-San.