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Society has certain rules that determine whether you're a proper human being.
If you break even one of those rules they deny your integrity as a human.
Some people throw rocks or try to burn us alive.
Oh really?
Alcoholics try to rationalize their habit.
They come up with excuses to drink.
No one is going to save you. No one will help.
It's up to you to enjoy your own life.
We Japanese tend to mind our own business. That's our mentality.
We don't encroach on other people's territory.
That's why you aren't supposed to sweep or clean in front of other people's homes.
Even out of consideration. Because it's their territory.
Normal people might think I live a miserable life.
But in my mind, this is like a pent house. I'm living the high life, at least mentally.
I like freedom.
When I'm at the flea market, I wake up at 3 am. I don't eat until I get home in the evening.
I'll be less perceptive if I eat.
- I'll take two lots. - That'll be 6,000 yen.
- You're gonna charge me!? - Of course!
So where's the spot?
Lots 56 and 57. They're right over there.
Lots 56 and 57...
Do you know where lots 56 and 57 are?
- Haven't got a clue.
You're no help at all!
- That idiot is completely useless. - Let it go.
I'm going to bring over my stuff.
This is NHK (Japan's public broadcaster).
From here to over here is my space.
I paid 6,000 yen for it.
These aren't mine. They're my friend's.
- 3 for 500 yen. Morning sale. - That's really cheap!
- Who gave them to you?
No no, I bought them. I paid money.
- Were they expensive? - No, I got a special rate.
Good morning!
- What country do you come from? - Malaysia.
Morning sale.
- 500. - Yen?
- Thousand? - Yes?
- Five hundred thousand?
- 500. - Thousand?
- No. - Thousand? 500,000?
I have morning service.
It's a good jacket.
It's great how you can just slip it on, right?
OK? OK.
This is 2,000 yen.
It's brand new.
- You can't set up in front of the NHK building. Please move. - Now, now...
- You can't set up here, okay? - Listen. Just hear me out.
- Ow! Don't hit me! - I said just listen!
- Now why did you hit him? - Hold on a second!
No one's trying to fight an old guy like you!
- Here and here. - Fine.
LIke I said this morning.
No, I heard different...
- It's all in your head. - No, I did what I was told.
Well I'm telling you now.
I don't like talking to drunks.
- I'm not drunk. - Yes you are.
That's no problem.
I got in three arguments today. Three fights.
That's the type of life I live.
"You're *** nuts!" That's what people would say.
But you need to have lived life to the full to earn the right to say something like that.
- You're super cute. - Thank you!
Looks like I said something bad.
"You're super cute!" What an idiot! I hate it when people say stuff like that.
I bet you'll find a boyfriend next month.
- I already have one.
You do!? Damn!
On good days I can earn 200,000 yen in 5 hours.
When I drink for real, I wake up in the morning with a big bottle of sake in my hand.
I wanted to be free.
I wanted to remove myself from any and all organizations.
I don't dislike the way I live.
When you live like this, you have to be cunning and creative, every day.
When you're lacking, you must really use your head to survive.
Once you try new things, you might unearth a hidden talent that you never knew you had.
Maybe you'll end up rich with a ton of cash,
and realize you have a knack for managing money.
That'll be 400 yen. Okay, good, okay.
Do you need change?
- You have a great beard. - What?
- Your beard. - Oh!
You're pretty stylish. I'm serious.
I've experienced various hardships in life, but these are the trials we have to face as humans.
It's true I may have succumbed to drinking at times.
But either way, I've still managed to keep on living.