Irie-kun, is it true that you're going to have an arranged marriage meeting?
The girl is a granddaughter of the chairman of a company named Hokueisha.
'Ruin the meeting,' huh?
Sahoko-san wants to move forward.
What?
I felt like the distance between Irie-kun and I got closer.
That's why... I can't accept the reality yet.
Kotoko is a precious person for me.
You've been toying with her feelings. How can I keep my mouth shut?
Then what are you going to do?
I will take Kotoko away from you.
No... I will protect her.
Do whatever you want.
Next Sunday... do you want to go out with me?
Sure. Let's go out with just the two of us.
Irie-kun and I are about to start walking on our own paths.
And further down those paths...
I wonder what future awaits us.
Good morning.
Oh, good morning.
Kotoko-chan is on a date today.
A date?
She dressed up very nice and went out.
So please don't bother us.
I'm sure you understand since you have a girl you want to marry.
If she is very precious to you...
Kotoko is very precious to me.
I can't stand seeing Kotoko suffer so much.
I see.
The guy must have bad taste.
Naoki, are you really sure about this?
Naoki.
I'm sorry, but I have to read some documents for the meeting on Monday.
Oh dear.
Ah, that was so fun!
The scene where the car speeds by... that was amazing!
It was so exhilarating!
Alright!
Today all of your stress is going to disappear.
Do you want to go to an arcade?
I do, I do, I do!
- I want to go! - Let's go!
Hmm?
Now we have no choice but to dance! Dance, Kotoko!
- I'm going. - I'm taking off!
There is something. See? There is something.
Go, Kin-chan!
- Alright. - Yes.
This is good!
One more time!
The time that I spent with Kin-chan was...
more fun than I had expected.
For a little while...
I could forget about Irie-kun.
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[Mischievous Kiss] [Love in Tokyo]
- You had a date with Kin-chan? - You had a date with Kin-chan?
Yeah.
[Episode 15: Goodbye, Irie-kun] Kin-chan and I have been friends...
since high school.
But come to think of it, it was the first time I went out with him alone.
And then?
How was the date?
After all, Kin-chan wasn't good enough, huh?
Not like that.
It was actually more fun than I thought it would be.
The time flew by so quickly.
And?
It was fun today. Thank you.
I haven't felt this refreshed in a long time.
See you.
Kotoko.
Can you... go out with me again?
I will find a place where you can have fun again.
Don't take it so seriously.
Just think that you want to go out to relieve some stress...
and I happen to be the person with you.
Sure.
Let's go on another date, Kin-chan.
Okay.
What? Kotoko?
Kotoko?
Actually...
we promised to have another date.
- What? - What?
Is this a twist?
Is it a big reversal?
It's not like that, but...
It doesn't matter if it's a date or party...
Sit down, sit down.
If you could forget about the heartless Irie...
even for a split second and enjoy your life, it's good.
Satomi.
You don't have to rush to find a boyfriend.
Don't rush to tell him your answer.
Right now, you should just have fun with whoever's available...
even if it's Kin-chan.
That's right. If it cheers you up, that's all that matters.
But isn't that rude to Kin-chan?
You know what?
If you think that way, even the slightest bit...
that means you must love Kin-chan.
It's so true.
You care about him more than you care about yourself.
It's nothing but your love for him.
So do you love Kin-chan?
I don't know about that, but...
Kin-chan is... such a nice person.
Hey.
You just realized that?
It was a great performance.
Yes. I really like Stravinsky.
It's very like you, Naoki-san.
Because Stravinsky changes his style depending on the work.
His nickname is Chameleon.
You are mysterious like his music.
I think that is your charm.
You are overrating me.
But I was upset because the person right in front of us...
he fell asleep right after the performance started.
He was swaying his head as he drifted off.
How could he do that? He had a great seat...
What is it, Naoki-san?
Oh, it's nothing.
Let's go.
The restaurant that we're going to today plays opera music.
Do you like opera?
Of course.
Well, I would like to listen to Tristan.
Tristan? Sounds good.
I'm home.
Naoki, you are late.
I told you that I would be late because I was going to a concert with Sahoko-san.
You did, but how long were you listening to music?
I also told you that I wouldn't need food because...
I was going to have dinner with her after the concert.
Hey, Naoki.
You haven't done anything 'physical' with her, have you?
What do you mean 'anything physical'?
I'm not in junior high, you know.
We are dating while considering marriage in the future.
The rest is up to your imagination.
But I haven't given you an okay for it.
Dad said it, too.
That I should decide who to marry on my own.
I saw you nodding then.
I was, but...
I thought he meant Kotoko-chan.
Anyway, I will not hesitate to make my own decision about my marriage.
Heavens.
Hi, I'm home.
You too, Kotoko-chan. It's so late.
Did you also have a date?
'Also'? Irie-kun had one?
We went to a concert.
Oh, I see.
I didn't have a date.
Mrs. Irie, starting today I am helping at my father's restaurant.
'Helping at his restaurant'?
Are you going to be a chef?
Of course not. That is impossible.
Good.
There would be less people getting sick.
I can't help with cooking, but...
I thought I could wait tables.
So I'm trying to learn.
Kin-chan is at the restaurant, so he can teach me.
So it was like a date after all.
I don't mix up my love life and work life like someone does.
That depends on who you are talking about.
How dare you?
You better apologize to Kin-chan.
See? I was right.
Even if you are right, it's none of your business.
True. I have no interest in your love life to begin with.
Please, you two.
Oh my, you are arguing like a married couple.
- No, we are not. - No, we are not.
No?
I don't need dinner tomorrow again.
- You're going on another date? - It's not your concern.
Good night.
Kotoko-chan?
I have to go too, because I need to prepare for tomorrow's classes.
Also, I won't need dinner either since I will eat at the restaurant from now on.
Good night.
This is not going well, Honey.
Naoki is steadily moving toward marrying Sahoko-san.
And it looks like Kotoko-chan has been going on dates...
with the young chef, Kin-chan.
And not only that, she is helping out at the restaurant.
The distance between her and the boy is getting closer and closer.
Well, about that... Kanamori called me yesterday and said...
Chairman Oizumi wants to set the date of their
engagement ceremony as soon as I leave the hospital.
Great. At this rate, you might be able to go home.
- Really? - Yes.
You did a great job.
It's because you did a good job for my surgery, Doctor.
Thank you!
But your dream is to become a doctor, isn't it?
It's hasn't been long since I had that dream.
So you're going to give up?
What did you want to tell me?
You know that I will be discharged this weekend, don't you?
Yes.
My heart is actually not so great, is it?
I need an operation eventually, right?
What?
I know, even if you try to hide it.
I can tell what your mother thinks by looking at her face.
But before I have an operation, I will go back to my company.
I'm going to fix all of the company's problems on my own.
Then I will have an operation.
But if you go back to work, your heart will be under stress again.
Even so, I can't let you marry someone you don't love.
Someone I don't love?
Don't just assume that.
Naoki.
You are my son.
More than my company or anything...
your happiness is the most important to me.
- That's why... - You don't have to tell me.
I decide my own life choices!
So don't think about unnecessary things, Dad.
And please focus on getting better.
[Immunology] [Physiology]
Kotoko, can you bring this to Table 3?
Yes.
I'll clean this for you, so just bring the food.
Thank you, Kin-chan.
They are great together.
Everyone, Daddy is home.
I'm home!
Yay!
Yuki.
- Daddy, congratulations on coming home. - Thank you.
Here we go!
Mr. Irie!
Iri-chan!
Honey?
Just kidding!
Just kidding, just kidding!
I'm feeling very well!
- I'm back completely! - Please don't tease us, Honey.
I'm sorry.
Mrs, Irie, this just shows that Iri-chan is all better now.
- Let's celebrate today! - Thank you!
Thank you for waiting.
They all look very good.
These are all foods that you like, Iri-chan.
I'm so happy.
The food at the hospital had no taste.
You are not back completely yet.
You should avoid alcohol, cigarettes, greasy and sweet food.
Oh please.
Don't you know how much I had to endure the hospital food?
That's not the point.
Now, now. Naoki is right. Honey, you have to take it easy.
Yes.
Let's celebrate your discharge from the hospital!
- Raise your glasses. - Yes.
Can we have a word from you?
It was all so sudden that I had to stay at the hospital.
I'm sorry that I made you worry and gave you trouble.
But thanks to everyone, I'm better now and I could leave the hospital.
I really appreciate you...
Cheers!
- Cheers! - Cheers!
Please have some food.
Alright. I'll have some of Ai-chan's food!
- Let's eat! - Let's eat!
Meat, meat, meat.
Some fish.
After all, my home is the best.
It's so great to have food with family, isn't it?
I feel so relaxed being with only family members.
Hmm? I think someone is here.
Strange. We are having a family meal today.
I didn't invite anyone else.
No, I invited them.
Who did he invite?
I have a bad feeling about this.
Chairman Oizumi.
Well, well, Irie-kun. Congratulations on coming home.
Naoki-kun invited us for today's party. So we came to celebrate with you.
Thank you for coming all the way here.
- I really appreciate it. - I'm glad.
Naoki.
I told you today's celebration was only for family.
That's why I invited them.
Father, this is Sahoko Oizumi.
Oh, nice to meet you.
Please sit down here.
Move.
- Please have a seat. - Thank you.
- Please. - Excuse me.
This is my wife...
Oh... you've already met my wife.
This is Naoki's little brother, Yuki.
Nice to meet you.
Mr. Irie. Congratulations on coming home from the hospital.
It's a little something...
Is this...?
Wow, this is great.
Here.
Mmm... Delicious.
You made all of these, Sahoko-san?
I hope you like them.
Wow, who wouldn't!
It's very simple but the flavors are condensed.
It's sharp but also rich.
This is more than just delicious.
Honey, stop exaggerating so much.
We already had food from the professional chef, Aihara-san.
Oh...
Could it be that you made this without any animal oil and sugar?
Yes, because I heard that Mr. Irie has a heart problem.
It tastes so good that I can hardly tell.
I'm very impressed.
Chairman, this gentleman over here owns a Japanese restaurant.
His restaurant is very popular.
Is it true?
I'm embarrassed to have a professional taste my food.
Don't be. I wish you could help out at my restaurant.
You used sweet sake instead of sugar for this dish.
Yes, it's as you have guessed.
Where did you learn to cook professionally?
I just learned from my mother.
Really? Your mother's cooking skills must be like a professional's.
I am learning a lot from this.
Amazing. It's so yummy.
Isn't it?
So... are you Irie-kun's best friend?
I'm sorry that I didn't introduce myself sooner. I'm Aihara.
Please forgive us for being impudent and attending your family party.
Oh, please.
And is this lady here the one who lives with you?
Nice to meet you. I'm Kotoko Aihara.
I see.
I'm sorry. It's just that I heard Mrs. Irie really likes her.
So I was very curious.
Grandfather, it's rude to stare at Kotoko-san like that.
I apologize.
It's because you are so cute that I couldn't help but stare at you.
I am very flattered.
Um, Kotoko-san. Could we go outside and talk for a little bit?
I've been hoping to talk to you.
I'm so sorry that my grandfather was being rude to you.
Don't worry. It didn't bother me.
To be honest, my grandfather and I are jealous of you.
What? Of me?
Because you've lived with Naoki-san for more than two years.
- Well, yes... - And...
Naoki-san's mother likes you, too.
That's why we are envious of you, Kotoko-san.
Hey...
Sahoko-san, why do you like Irie-kun?
The day my grandfather told me to come to his company...
to tell me something important.
Actually it was about the arranged marriage meeting with Naoki-san.
Are you okay?
He was a gentleman and kind...
I fell in love with him at first sight.
But I had never thought that the man was Naoki-san.
So when I met him again at the meeting, I was really surprised.
I thought it was fate.
I, too, fell in love with Irie-kun at first sight.
I had a one-way love for two years since then.
And we happened to live in the same house.
But I never had the chance to feel that was fate.
The time passed by without making any progress in our relationship.
I wish I met him in the way that you did.
You wish you met him?
Oh no, I hope I will meet someone...
Actually, I was going to refuse the arranged marriage.
I thought it was too early since I was still in college.
But my grandfather told me to at least meet him.
He made me attend the meeting.
Despite all of that...
I had never expected this would happen.
Life is very strange, isn't it?
You are right.
But... I'm scared.
Why?
The more Naoki-san is kind to me...
I feel like the true Naoki-san is moving further and further away.
I feel like I can't tell what he is really thinking.
I lose my confidence.
It's strange, isn't it?
I think...
it happens because you really love Irie-kun.
What?
It's not strange at all.
When you love someone, you would feel that way.
Even though you're determined not to give up...
you would lose your confidence over little things.
You are beautiful and quiet.
If a perfect woman like you feels that way...
regular girls would feel that way even more.
Yet, if he is kind to you just a little bit...
you are overjoyed and hope for something more to happen.
You become the happiest person in the whole world.
But, when he is cold to you again...
you get scared, thinking he hates you.
It's a never-ending circle.
You think you will try to do your best.
But your feelings always go up and down.
You have loved someone too, Kotoko-san.
No, that's not it...
But...
I know... Irie-kun truly loves you, Sahoko-san.
I can tell he is madly in love with you.
How can you be so sure?
I don't know why.
I can't really answer that.
But I think so.
So please rest assured.
Thank you for having us.
Irie-kun, make sure that you don't work too hard.
Yes.
I will come visit you before anything after I get back to work.
Don't forget the engagement ceremony before that.
Right, Naoki-kun and Sahoko?
Yes, I appreciate your help.
Well then, Irie-kun. We will talk about the schedule later.
Yes. Thank you so much for coming all the way here.
Let's get going, Sahoko.
I would like to walk with Naoki-san for a little bit.
Do you mind, Naoki-kun?
Not at all.
I'll make sure she arrives home safe.
Please take good care of her.
Well, then.
Good night.
Should we go?
Yes.
I'm so tired.
I will throw some salt to purify the house.
Honey, don't say that.
But are you sure about this, Honey?
Naoki made the decision.
We can't help it.
Kotoko-chan, let's finish it tomorrow.
You must be tired.
Somehow I'm wide awake. I will just finish washing the dishes.
You must be tired since it was a very busy day.
Please go to sleep.
But I feel bad.
I'm fine. There is only a little bit left.
Kotoko-chan.
I'm sorry.
I'm really sorry.
I kept telling you that we were going to have you marry into our family.
But this happened.
I was trying to root for you two.
But I ended up hurting your feelings.
I feel really awful for what happened.
It's not your fault, Mrs. Irie.
I still can't give up on you, Kotoko-chan.
Thank you very much.
I'm extremely happy that you are thinking of me like that.
I think of you as my real mother.
I have been and I always will.
No matter who Irie-kun marries.
Kotoko-chan... really...
I'm home.
It's late.
Where are my parents?
Are they in bed?
Yes.
I see.
Bye.
Hey.
Sahoko-san is really a wonderful person.
She is beautiful, isn't she?
Her cooking is amazing, too.
Not only that...
When I talked to her, I could tell she really loves you.
If someone like her loves you...
there is no way that you wouldn't fall in love with her.
You should find a nice boyfriend, too.
[Aihara] [In preparation]
- Good morning. - Good morning.
Hmm? Are you by yourself?
Where are Kin-chan and Odawara-san?
Oh, I asked them to go buy some stuff.
I see.
Then I will start cleaning.
Hey, Kotoko.
Can we talk?
There is something that we should discuss before you start working.
What is it, Dad?
We should move out of Iri-chan's house.
You realized yesterday, didn't you?
That Naoki-kun is serious about his marriage.
If that's the case, it's inappropriate if we stay at the house.
I don't think Oizumi-san feels good about it either.
If we stay there, they might not be able to get married.
So, let's find a new home and move out of the house.
It doesn't matter if it's old or small.
I guess that's what we should do.
I know how painful it is.
No...
I'm really lame, aren't I?
No matter how much I get hurt...
I promised myself that I would keep loving Irie-kun.
But yet...
It's very important to know when to quit.
It's a great chance to make Naoki-kun think you were an attractive woman.
You better forget about Naoki-kun soon.
I wonder how many shooting stars I've made my wish on.
But from now on...
I should stop making my wish.
Honey, don't make that face.
But I can't help it.
Today's Naoki's engagement ceremony.
This is the worst day of my life.
Honey.
I don't want to make you more depressed, but...
We will have a wedding ceremony and reception.
Ah! Please don't, Honey!
- I want to cry. - I'm sorry.
Let's go, Dad. Mom.
Okay, let's go.
Mom.
I know. I know.
Sorry to keep you waiting, Kotoko!
Good morning, Kin-chan.
- Good morning! - Good morning.
- Should we go? - Sure.
Now, we shall begin.
Please accept this forever.
I accept it with great pleasure.
I am pleased to accept it forever.
I accept it with great pleasure.
I am pleased to accept it forever.
Hey, what do you want to eat?
What do you feel like eating?
Okonomiyaki pancakes.
- Mine? - Kin-chan's.
- I haven't had one in a while. - And my octopus balls too?
Right now, Irie-kun is...
Kotoko?
Are you okay?
Hmm? With what?
Hey, where should we go today?
I want to go to the arcade again.
Actually there is a doll that I want you to get for me.
It's really cute. It has a red hat and...
- has little cherries. - Let's get married.
What?
Let's get married.
This is... how did you know?
I told you.
I know what you are thinking.
Aihara Kotoko-san...
Will you marry me?
Starring Honoko Miki
Starring Yuki Furukawa
Starring Yuki Yamada
Original Comic "Itazurana Kiss" by Kaoru Tada
Executive Producers Katuski Yoshiharu (SPO Entertainment Inc)
Executive Producers Kenji Nishibuchi (Fuji Television Network, Inc.)
Executive Producers Yoshikuni Murata (Hakuhodo DY Media Partners Incorporated)
Executive Producers Takeshi Moriya (Atmovie Inc.)
Planning Yuki Sakurai (SPO Entertainment Inc.)
Opening Song 'Update' by Sabão
Ending Song 'Takaramono (Thanks for All)' by Sabão
Script Uiko Miura
Producer Takeshi Moriya
Director Koto Nagata
Production by Atmovie Inc.
Presented by "Itazurana Kiss-Love in TOKYO" Partners
Kin-chan proposed to you?
I think Kin-chan suits you better than Irie.
It's my precious Sahoko's wedding.
You can't go back now.
We will run a restaurant together serving home cooked dishes.
I want to open a restaurant like that.
I'm tired of the one-way love that I had for so many years.
I'm moving out.
This is the end of everything.
You two are the best match.