Ranko and Shuhei both arrived in New York 3 years ago. One is a hairdresser, the other, a Jazz singer; both hoped to make it in city. 3 Years later, Shuhei tells Ranko that he is leaving New York and returning to Japan so he can make a better living, leaving Ranko to reflect on their relationship and say goodbye to the once passionate dreams of making it in the big city.
Ranko and Shuhei both arrived in New York 3 years ago. One is a hairdresser, the other, a Jazz singer; both hoped to make it in city. 3 Years later, Shuhei tells Ranko that he is leaving New York and returning to Japan so he can make a better living, leaving Ranko to reflect on their relationship and say goodbye to the once passionate dreams of making it in the big city.
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