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00:00A few days later
00:07Ladies and gentlemen, please come back to the stage.
00:10Here we go.
00:11A few days later
00:36I don't know what to do, but I have to do it.
00:39I'm nervous.
00:58I'm in Shinjuku, where about 500 bars and restaurants line up.
01:03This is the second bar.
01:06This city, which was once mysterious and secluded, has welcomed many different types of people.
01:17There is a restaurant on the main street, which can be said to be the second-largest in the city.
01:25The name of the restaurant, which has a history of more than half a century, is the White Room.
01:36It was past 10 p.m., and there were people heading to the restaurant.
01:46The first floor of the basement, with narrow stairs.
01:55It's been a long time.
01:58Mr. Kondo Tamiya, who has been running this restaurant for 56 years and serving the White Room.
02:13He is 76 years old.
02:16He is a famous person in Shinjuku.
02:19Mr. Kondo Tamiya hasn't been noticed recently.
02:22I heard that he is still talking to Mitsuke Takasaka.
02:26No, no, no, no.
02:31What fascinates the customers is the bold speech of the sexual minority cast.
02:42It's a good thing that I have three breasts.
02:47I want to know the secret of this.
02:50I'm happy.
02:53I like it the most.
02:55I'm so happy.
02:58And the biggest selling point of this restaurant is...
03:02The atmosphere.
03:08The show time by the cast.
03:11The show time by the cast.
03:25The cast, wearing gorgeous costumes, dance in a space of about three tatami mats near the seats.
03:36The energy-rich and deep culture of two-chome.
03:41Kon-chi-mama has noticed it.
03:50Hello.
03:51Hello.
03:52Thank you for coming.
03:55We were invited to Kon-chi-mama's house for the first time seven years ago.
04:00Seven years ago.
04:03I was a little confused by the number of decorations in the room.
04:09Thank you very much.
04:11Please sit down.
04:13No, no, no.
04:14Please sit down.
04:15Excuse me.
04:16This was popular with girls when I was a child.
04:20I didn't like girls.
04:23This is an old picture.
04:29It's an old picture.
04:31Can you see the old picture?
04:36I was born and raised in Osaka.
04:39My parents divorced when I was three years old.
04:48I realized that I was not gay when I was in junior high school.
04:55I couldn't tell my mother, who raised me as a woman, but I was 18 years old.
05:02I worked hard for a living.
05:06I didn't choose a job to live.
05:13When I was 20, I started a gay bar on Shinjuku 2-chome.
05:22There were few gay bars on Shinjuku 2-chome.
05:27The walls of the bar were white, so I named it a white room.
05:34Ten years later, I moved to this place near the main street.
05:42Since then, I have been in business for half a century, overcoming the collapse of the bubble and the Lehman shock.
05:56I want to leave a mark because I have lived in this world.
06:00If I can't be a model, I don't think I can run a gay bar.
06:05I want someone to follow me.
06:07I don't want to lose my name.
06:11I think it's important to get through.
06:19The cast members came to the white room relying on their mother.
06:26My mother has accepted transgender people who are as gay as she is, whose mind and body sex do not match,
06:35and who have been hurt by the common sense, prejudice, and cold eyes of the world.
06:56This is a place where everyone can live in their own way.
07:03And the people who visit spend a time to release their minds.
07:13Think about it.
07:15The country with SHOW is definitely peaceful.
07:18The city where Okama lives is definitely safe.
07:21SHOW is a culture of safety and peace.
07:24Smile.
07:31Such a white room faced the greatest crisis in 2020.
07:39Due to the pandemic of the new coronavirus, the store was temporarily closed.
07:47I have this, so please take care of this.
07:50It's really easy to do this.
07:53You can do it with your mouth.
07:59You don't have to think about it.
08:04Isn't this ugly?
08:07It's beautiful.
08:09If it's beautiful, it's okay.
08:12As long as it doesn't get cloudy.
08:14Kanta, who is a veteran cast, has been giving advice and taking measures against the infection.
08:24Even if the store can be opened, the wind to the city at night is strong, and the customers are still far away.
08:34The wave of infection has been pushing back many times.
08:38The store has been closed many times.
08:45The management is in a tight spot.
08:47Konchimama has lost its savings and is in debt.
08:54I closed the store and stayed at home.
09:01Fall 2022, when the country's action restrictions are being lifted.
09:11Next, the white room fresh team will send you that number.
09:16Please.
09:24Let's go!
09:28People who have been living in self-isolation for a long time have returned to enjoy the show in the white room.
09:43I managed to survive the crisis of Corona.
09:47Konchimama was smiling again.
09:54At the end of that year, I got a call from Konchimama and came to his house.
10:02Long time no see.
10:03Long time no see.
10:04How are you?
10:05It's been a while, hasn't it?
10:06Yes, it's been a while.
10:08How are you?
10:09I'm fine.
10:10Thank you for coming.
10:12I'm very well.
10:14Really?
10:15You look better than before.
10:19Right?
10:21I'm getting younger.
10:23I'm doing my best with cancer cells.
10:26I'm getting younger.
10:28It's coming in mentally.
10:30Really?
10:32I have a good face.
10:34Are you alive?
10:35I'm alive.
10:37Except for one problem.
10:43I think there were times when people's feelings couldn't be thought of.
10:47I'm a little shocked.
10:53I'm a little shocked.
10:57I violated the land lease contract.
11:03The current property rights?
11:04Yes, the current property rights.
11:05I used to pay my rent every three years.
11:13But because of Corona...
11:16Wait a minute.
11:17Is there anything I can show you?
11:19Wait a minute. I'll bring it.
11:24Is there anything I can show you?
11:27This is...
11:29It came from the current owner.
11:35It came like this.
11:38It's a contract.
11:44The summer of 2020 suffered from Corona.
11:50When the contract was renewed,
11:53it was changed to a non-renewal contract.
11:59After three years of the contract,
12:04Konchimama didn't know that the owner could cancel the land lease contract.
12:14I've always wanted to run my own restaurant.
12:23But even though I'm young,
12:29I think I'm about to retire.
12:37But I can't do anything.
12:39I'm 75 years old.
12:42What can I do?
12:44I've been running a restaurant since I was 20.
12:53I can't do anything.
12:56I can't run a restaurant.
13:01I can't run a fashion business.
13:02I don't know anything.
13:04I don't know anything.
13:09I'm going abroad.
13:15I mean it.
13:27Eight months until the deadline to open the restaurant.
13:35This situation has not yet been communicated to the cast.
13:43In addition to the veterans and newcomers who overcame the harsh times of Corona together,
13:4911 people in total.
13:53Mr. Orie, who has been in attendance for the longest time.
13:58I've been feeling uncomfortable with my sexuality since I was young.
14:04My first love was when I was in junior high school.
14:08My partner was a man.
14:13It's too small.
14:16I have to put it away.
14:19I can't change my clothes.
14:22Do you like shows?
14:23I like shows.
14:24I like shows, so I came back to the white room.
14:28Most of the time.
14:30I want to do it without letting go of the show.
14:38I went to Okinawa University where I was born and raised.
14:42I admired the show in the white room.
14:47In Konchimama's restaurant, there were people who had the same worries that could not be told to others.
14:55Everyone is still good friends.
14:57We are all friends.
15:00We are a family in the white room.
15:03We are all friends who ate the same kama.
15:06We are all friends who ate the same kama.
15:09We are all friends who ate the same kama.
15:13This is a place where you can be yourself as you are.
15:22February, 2023
15:27Konchimama's restaurant
15:30It's a mess.
15:33I'm afraid.
15:36I'm going to take off my pajamas.
15:43Konchimama had a headache because of the restaurant.
15:49I took off my pajamas.
15:54It's amazing.
15:57I don't like it.
16:00I only show the beautiful part.
16:03I don't like to show the dirty part.
16:11This is it.
16:14I haven't opened it yet.
16:17Tokyo District Court.
16:23I looked for a postponement of the expiration date.
16:27The documents received from the court said that they would expire by September 3rd.
16:39We were told that we would not be able to go out.
16:45But we were told that we would be able to go out on September 3rd.
16:58If the restaurant is gone, the cast will be lost.
17:05What should we do?
17:14June, 3 months after the expiration date.
17:23Good morning.
17:28This day was supposed to be a rehearsal for the summer show.
17:40Good morning.
17:43Yuko Yasukochi is in charge of choreographing for the show.
17:521, 2, 3, 4, 2.
17:55At that time, Orieto and Suzu should come a little further in.
17:591, 2, 3, 4.
18:02After switching positions, you should do this.
18:07Yasukochi used to be a member of the famous Nichigeki dancing team.
18:15Konchimama called out to Yasukochi, who lost her place to dance after Nichigeki was gone.
18:26She poured all her experience, from costume making to choreography, into the show of the white room.
18:37Yasukochi is a professional dancer.
18:40The restaurant wants to make a good show.
18:43I want to make a good show, too.
18:46I don't think they can't do it because they're bad at it.
18:52It's not going to be a job.
18:56It's not a job to be a professional dancer.
19:01Yasukochi, who has been walking on two or three legs, was told that she needed a break.
19:15The restaurant may be gone at the end of the summer show.
19:21With such a sense of impatience in her head, Konchimama's speech becomes harsh.
19:30Yasukochi!
19:33Don't make a mistake at such a time.
19:37It's show time.
19:39You don't have to be serious.
19:43You have to do more.
19:47I understand.
19:49You don't need to understand.
19:52You're making a fool of yourself.
19:55You're so close.
19:57You have to do more.
20:06The cast seemed to be perplexed by Yasukochi's harsh instruction.
20:15There are a lot of white rooms.
20:18You have to show your face clearly.
20:21There are no men and women.
20:24You have to think about how to show your body clearly.
20:29You have to show your charm.
20:36I can't do it at all.
20:40If I don't show my face,
20:43I feel like I'm dancing on my own.
20:47I feel like I'm just doing what I'm told.
20:50You have to show more.
20:53You have to show more.
20:58Three months ago,
21:01a new employee joined the company.
21:05Ms. Nozomi has been working day and night,
21:09such as at the gym and the school.
21:15She was interested in night shift work,
21:18but she has no experience of dancing.
21:22There is no regret at all.
21:24If you look at it like this, you'll regret it.
21:31You'll regret it.
21:33So don't look at it like this.
21:35Don't look at it like this when you regret it.
21:41Don't be sad.
21:45Mr. Nozomi has struggled to find what he wants to do.
21:53He doesn't know his gender or sexual orientation.
22:01He decided to work in a white room to earn money for plastic surgery.
22:14There is a place where Mr. Nozomi goes before going to work.
22:22Good morning.
22:28There is a dance studio.
22:32Mr. Nozomi, who wants to get better at dancing, was introduced to this place by his senior, Ms. Orie.
22:43He goes to lessons without pulling everyone's legs.
22:53I'm going to do it.
22:55I want to master this.
22:57I want to do it 100 times in front of the mirror.
22:59I want to do it every day.
23:01I'll do it before I go to bed.
23:04I'm learning a lot about hand movements, shapes, and axes.
23:09It's a really good dance experience.
23:12At first, I didn't drink alcohol.
23:18I was always drunk.
23:20But this is my job, so I have to control myself.
23:29I have no choice.
23:31I have to figure out what to do next.
23:39Newcomers and veterans.
23:42No matter what role or dance.
23:44Everyone wants to be a fake master with all their heart.
23:57Konchimama knows that feeling so well.
24:03A white room that has been lit for half a century in this town.
24:11Its history may be ended.
24:22June, 2023, three months left until the day of departure.
24:30Good morning.
24:33Konchimama came to the store at a time when the cast hadn't arrived yet.
24:41At this time, he was 75 years old.
24:46In this small space, dreams and hardships are permeated.
24:56What are you doing?
24:58I made something here.
25:01I put a knife in here and cut it.
25:04I got a lot of salt.
25:07You can do a lot of things with your age.
25:11Because of stress.
25:13I'm stressed, too.
25:15I'm under a lot of stress.
25:19I don't know if I'm old.
25:22At this age, I finally realize that I'm old.
25:28I'm a little stupid.
25:31I'm a little stupid.
25:33I've forgotten a lot of things.
25:38For example, what did you forget?
25:40I can forget even the smallest things.
25:43Did you forget the day you broke your promise?
25:45Yes.
25:46I have to keep my promise at least.
25:51If I can't do that, I feel sorry for him.
25:59I can't help but think about it.
26:03Maybe this is the last show.
26:14I guess so.
26:22I can't think about it.
26:24I can't think about it.
26:30I'm sorry.
26:31I can't say it clearly.
26:35The existence of the store.
26:38The place where he lives.
26:40His heart was shaking.
26:48I found it.
26:50Did you find it?
26:51I wrote it down.
26:52Where did you write it?
26:53Here, at Yosuke's place.
26:55I sang a song and everyone left.
26:59Everyone left.
27:01Kon-chi's mother is relying on someone.
27:07I can't ask them to change their clothes.
27:11I know what you're saying.
27:14I've said the same thing thousands of times.
27:19Mr. Makoto.
27:21He is a man who is responsible for the cast and the scene.
27:26He is a man who is responsible for the cast and the scene.
27:29He is a man who is responsible for the cast and the scene.
27:37Mr. Makoto felt uncomfortable with his sexual thoughts.
27:41When he was 19 years old, he came to play with his friend.
27:48He was shown a show of a white room.
27:52He was recommended by Kon-chi's mother.
27:55He started to work as a cast.
28:00He worked for 11 years.
28:02After that, he became independent and set up his own store.
28:08It's been a long time.
28:10Mr. Makoto.
28:13Four years ago, when a white room fell into a financial crisis due to COVID-19,
28:19he was asked to come back.
28:23He wanted to support Kon-chi's mother, who taught him how to live on the second day.
28:32Will you follow me?
28:35In the past few years, he has been neglecting words that are neither jokes nor serious.
28:44The white signboard is big.
28:47It has a name nationwide.
28:50It's unthinkable to carry a signboard.
28:56I don't think it's enough to just make the store exist.
29:01As Kon-chi's mother said, the white signboard is big nationwide.
29:09If Kon-chi's mother didn't exist, the store wouldn't exist.
29:17If Kon-chi's mother retired, the store wouldn't be a white room.
29:32It's difficult.
29:39In addition, Kon-chi's mother informed him of the situation in which the signboard was necessary,
29:45and Mr. Makoto was heartbroken at the end of the store.
29:52Two months until the expiration date.
30:03On this day, Kon-chi's mother called Mr. Makoto home.
30:09Kon-chi's mother called Mr. Makoto home.
30:40I don't need it anymore.
30:49A white room that has been carved for more than half a century.
30:57The importance of talking to each other from now on.
31:01There is a heavy atmosphere between the two of them.
31:10As I said before,
31:17I'm old, so I'll be honest.
31:22I'm not crazy.
31:26Kon-chi's mother called Mr. Makoto home.
31:31Kon-chi's mother called Mr. Makoto home.
31:37Mr. Makoto, do you have the will to do it?
31:46I want to ask you the opposite.
31:50If you had the will to do it, you would be able to answer more easily.
31:57But what if you lose that will and start all over again?
32:05I don't know.
32:07I'm the same.
32:09I'm tired of starting all over again at this age.
32:17I don't know.
32:19Do you want to do it or not?
32:25It's really difficult.
32:27If you don't do it, I don't want to talk to you anymore.
32:35It's hard to find a normal apartment.
32:39That's right.
32:40It's really hard.
32:43I'm sure there are a lot of people like that.
32:48I don't think I can keep doing that.
32:53It's really hard to find a normal apartment.
32:56I know.
32:58So I don't know if I want to do it or not.
33:04If you don't want to do it, I'll stop.
33:08I haven't heard from her.
33:11I haven't talked to her.
33:14I want you to be the owner of the store.
33:20If you don't accept it, I'll have to close the store.
33:27My mother is the owner of the store.
33:33No matter who my mother is, my mother is the owner of the store.
33:41I don't know how long I'll be able to do that.
33:48I'm tired physically and mentally right now.
33:54But if I stay at home all the time...
33:57I don't think you'll be at home.
34:00Of course I know.
34:03If I stay at home all the time, I'll definitely go crazy.
34:10The history of the white room.
34:13Can I close the curtain here?
34:21I was forced to make a heavy decision.
34:27My mother is ready to quit if I say no.
34:35If I say yes, we'll talk about it later.
34:44I'll take it.
34:49Let's think about the details later.
34:54Now I can leave the name of the white room.
35:00The rest is the story of the store.
35:11A month after I talked to Makoto.
35:17Kon-chi's mother has a relationship with her father.
35:21She is now able to continue her business in the current location.
35:28But she has to find a place to move in four months.
35:39On this day, all the cast members gather at the store.
35:44They decided to talk about the future of the white room.
35:52Mr. Okamachi, please go ahead.
35:59Is everyone here?
36:01Thank you for your hard work.
36:04I tell you every day when something happens.
36:08So please listen to what I say.
36:11I have something else to tell you today.
36:14Is everyone okay?
36:18This is an important story.
36:23This store will be closed this year.
36:27I have to find a new store.
36:32I'm looking for a second store.
36:37My mother has always supported me.
36:43I will do my best this time.
36:46Please support me.
36:48Please don't call me mother.
36:51Is that okay?
36:53Yes, of course.
36:55Your mother is now the owner's mother.
36:59Does that mean that Makoto's mother will be the owner's mother?
37:03I think so.
37:05I'm 76 years old.
37:09It's hard for me.
37:13I'm 76 years old.
37:24The store was moved.
37:26Kon-chi's mother is gone.
37:29Everyone was shocked by the sudden report.
37:43Mr. Nozomi, who has been working in a white room for six months.
37:49He was shocked that the store's situation had changed so much.
37:56I was very surprised.
38:01I didn't know what to do.
38:06I don't know what to do.
38:11I'm worried about it.
38:19I don't know what to do.
38:25I don't know what to do, but I have to do it.
38:32I'm worried about it.
38:39In the afternoon, he went to the dance class.
38:42After the store was moved, he practiced in the park.
38:47He has been working hard to be able to dance well.
38:55And one more thing.
38:59He has begun hormone therapy for his feminine body.
39:06Let's take a break.
39:08I don't know what to do.
39:11I'm tired.
39:14I'm tired.
39:18I'm tired.
39:23It's been a year since I started hormone therapy.
39:30I used to be in the sports club.
39:34My arms were weak.
39:37I lost all my muscles.
39:42I can't do what I used to be able to do.
39:45I'm not as positive as I used to be.
39:50I feel like I'm fighting against myself.
39:55I don't want to bother others.
39:59Three months until the move.
40:04Konchimama and Makoto were looking for a place to move.
40:15The second day in Shinjuku,
40:17Makoto and Konchimama were looking for a place to move.
40:23The second day in Shinjuku,
40:27a restaurant with a white room.
40:32In a city where there are 500 restaurants,
40:36information about vacant properties is frequently updated.
40:44On this day,
40:46we were able to look down at the Zakyo building near Shinjuku Fish Park.
40:54Konchimama doesn't seem to like it very much.
41:02It's not easy to use.
41:05It's a little complicated.
41:08It's a little complicated.
41:11It's good that it's not a showroom.
41:18There's a third floor on the 12th floor.
41:22There's a third floor on the 12th floor on the 12th floor.
41:27When the floors are separated,
41:29it doesn't look like a showroom.
41:32When the floors are separated, it doesn't look like a showroom.
41:37They can't find a place to move.
41:45Two months left until the deadline.
41:49The winter show starts at the restaurant,
41:52and Konchimama is with the customers.
41:57It's the last show of the year.
41:59It's the last show of the year.
42:01It's the last show of the year.
42:03It's the last show of the year.
42:05It's the last show of the year.
42:09The cast wrote on the blog that the restaurant will be closed
42:14and that December 29th will be the last day of business.
42:24The restaurant has been doing well.
42:32Excuse me.
42:34Yes?
42:36I'd like to have a flower.
42:38I'm so happy that you gave me a flower.
42:41I'm so happy that you gave me a flower.
42:48It's a medaille.
42:51There are young people who come to the restaurant
42:54to spend a good time in a small space
42:59and to feel the strange atmosphere.
43:03There were a lot of people.
43:17Konchimama cares for everyone
43:21so that they can relax and smile.
43:27Once again, Mr. Makoto felt the size of the existence.
43:44The worries he had,
43:47the difficulty of breathing,
43:51and the trouble of daily life
43:56were all forgotten by this restaurant.
44:01Konchimama protected them.
44:07Only that reality is here.
44:17A few minutes later,
44:19Mr. Makoto sent me a message.
44:28I'm not supposed to close the restaurant
44:31because I'm not strong enough.
44:37The second day in Shinjuku,
44:40a white room with a history of more than half a century.
44:49The light
44:52disappears.