Atsuko Hashibe

Fujioka Kouta, a 29-year-old man is suddenly diagnosed with a type of blood cancer called malignant lymphoma. While given 3 months to live, he makes a resolve to accept his fate and face death properly. (imdb)

Main character is Take Seiji, he quits his job after 3 months. With no goals, no savings, and a poor family relationship, he becomes a near hikikomori (Japanese term, a stay-in-room recluse). After his mum develops depression, he takes a part-time road building job. The positive attitudes of co-workers makes him decide to retry. One co-worker is Chiba Manami, a top-class uni grad & wanna be designer. She's up, unlike Seiji. But while they clash at first, they gradually draw closer. (imdb)

Hosted by veteran comedian Tamori, "Bizarre Tales 2002 Spring Special" presents five tales. 1. Mushi Game (Ignore the Game) - starring Uchiyama Rina 2. Okashina Machi (Funny Town) - starring Yanagiba Toshiro 3. Tokage no Shippo (Lizard's Tail) - starring Kashiwabara Takashi 4. Yogisha no Otoko (Man's Night Train) - starring Osugi Ren 5. Manhole - starring Kagawa Teruyuki.