<Mom...
In the end I couldn't be a good son to Dad>
<The Shibusawa house is a house of men
So Dad, my brother and I do all the chores.
My mother died 23 years ago.
She was on a plane that crashed into France's Crozon peninsula. The 17 passengers
riding on the plane all lost their lives
A small French boat has...
So scary...
According to the media at the scene the remains of the plane...
Let's make a promise to your mother. That both of you
will lead happy, healthy lives.
The people confirmed to have been riding on this plane:
Shibusawa Yumiko, Shibusawa Daisaku,
Hiroya Tamaki, Ayako Tamaki
So please look over us from up there.
<When it all happened I was 7, my little brother was 3
and from there on our Dad raised us by himself.>
Good morning.
I wonder if Dad's awake? My car's already here
He's not the kind of person that sleeps in.
"He"? How about "Dad" instead?
Good morning. My ride's already here.
I better get going.
Wait a second, Hitoshi. You too Kenji.
Ee? -I've got a request for you two.
A request? For me too? -Aa
I want you to come to dinner with me tonight. I have something to discuss with you two.
What happened?
I want to re-marry.
Ee? - And tonight I want to introduce you to her.
I'm sorry it's so sudden.
I wanted to tell you so many times before but... I've left it 'til today.
Hitoshi, I know you're busy but...
All I want is an hour from you, just an hour off of work.
I'm begging you.
<This was the first time I'd seen my Dad lower his head to us>
I really have to get going. What time's dinner?
7pm, I'll mail you the details.
Ok, see you guys tonight.
That's all.
I want to know more before I meet your new fiance.
Know more? - What does she do for a living?
She works at a small construction business, doing accounting work.
She didn't go to university. And... - Ah nevermind it, I'll just wait 'til tonight
Mail me the details too! - Huh? You're the one who asked me about her...
Good morning -Good morning.
<Dad is the head of the Ministry of Finance's Budget Bureau>
the next undersecretary is apparently "serious"
<But since when has he been dating her?
I can't believe it...>
Ah, sorry.
Souri*, I want to put allocate 1 trillion yen.
for the next Souri project.
<I respect my father more than anybody?
His influenced shaped me as a I grew up ?
And in 2004 I entered the Ministry of Finance.
Right now I am an assitant for the General Policy Department's Head
and I'm investigating the economy growth of G7 countries and how it is linked to their
Public Servant systems.
My brother has graduate from Law Schoola and is studying for the Bar Exam>
Let's drink something. - No, wait for them.
Welcome, we were waiting for you.
Your guests are already here.
I'm sorry for inviting you two so suddenly.
This is Rei Tamaki. - It's a pleasure to meet you.
These are my two sons, Hitoshi and Kenji.
Nice to meet you.
What's with that attitude you two
Sorry. - Don't worry about it.
I'm happy that I was able to meet the two of you today.
Shall we sit?
So, what should we talk about?
Let's order some champagne for starters?
Wait, there's something I wanna talk to you two about before we drink.
The thing is, Rei's parents
were on the same plane that took your mother's life.
You two still had me to take care of you but Rei-chan...
She lost both her parents at age 14. I went to go see your mother last year
at the site of the accident in France and I met Rei there.
Are you Tamaki-san?
You're the daughter of the Tamaki's, aren't you? The ones that died in the accident.
Sorry to be sos sudden. I actually lost my wife in the same accident.
I remember that there was a couple in the same accident with the surname Tamaki and
that they had a daughter who was in middle-school.
At the time my sons were still young and
because of that I remembered the name "Tamaki".
Shall I take you to the Memorial?
I think us meeting at Pointe de Penhir
might have been the will of your parents and my wife.
Let's stay in touch
I'm sure it'd be beneficial for the both of us.
If you ever want any advice feel free to call me.
My cellphone number is on there too.
How about I take you back to your hotel before it gets dark?
Thank you for your kindness.
I was so busy just living my life that
the first time I went to France was 22 years after the accident occured.
And I thought that meeting Shibusawa-san
was fate for the both of us.
It was the first time in my life I'd been told something so nice...
Sorry. - There's no need to apologize.
But I have no education background. There's nothing valuable about me at all.
We're such a bad match for eachother considering that...
What are talking about?
And I tried to surpress my feeling so many times but...
I was the same too, I had Hitoshi and Kenji to think about.
But...
As we kept meeting with eachother as friends,
I got in too deep.
Yes~!
Rei-chan, you're amazing.
Ouch! -Your nails are hard. That hurt Reichan.
Look at how hard and pointed they are!
I've considered you two
more important than my own life this whole time.
Nothing has changed about that, even now.
But...I can't give up on Rei either.
Wanna get some Champagne?
Yeah, I guess we should.
Oi!
It feels like we're at a Wedding Reception or something.
You two are the only ones I need to tell about my marriage. I don't care about anyone else.
Will you let me marry her?
You just said you couldn't give up on her right?
Will you welcome Rei into our home?
Of course.
Please take care of my father.
Thank you.
I'd like to make a toast to my two wonderful sons
Kanpai!** -Kanpai!
**"Cheers" in Japanese
Delicious.
If you start living with us I'm gunna have to start watching what I stare at
Stop being so vulgar. Even if you're thinking those kinds of things, you shouldn't say them.
Okay...
I was actually the one who first came up
with the idea of living with you too.
After losing my parents I lost my place in life...
So I want us all to support eachother in life.
I always wanted a family.
And that's pretty much it. I hope you guys are okay with it.
Otsukaresama desu. -Otsukaresama.
Yes, yes? Is your brother home?
Nah he's still at work.
If we submit this plan to the Head of the Department there's no way he'll approve it.
Right now this country needs revolutionary politicians and
sharp, unbiased bureaucrats.
A re-haul of the political system is without a doubt what this country needs!
If you think that then
your Father shouldn't be a politician, right?
My father is my father. I'm me. We're two different people.
Stop waiting for him outside work.
But if I don't come unannounced there's no way he'll meet me.
I don't think bro will be happy either way.
You think so? - I'm hanging up
So cold~
I said that I'd do my best so I could be a wife of the Shibusawa household.
Actually yeah, we already have a wife coming.
Huh?
Not bro's wife, Dad's wife.
Don't scare me like that...
**Japanese phrase for after someone has finished hard work
Gokurousama**
You'll be seen, get in quick. -No it's fine, I'll get the train home.
Why are you being like this? -So wanna go get a drink?
But I don't have time and... - Let's just go for one then!
Um, can I just borrow a little bit of money from you?
I'm begging you.
I heard your father's head over heels.
Unlucky girls are sexy somehow.
I wanted to be born unfortunate and beautiful too~
You're fine the way you are. - Really?
I'm good this way? - Oi watch where you're driving.
I'm home. - Ou.
Stop running your mouth to Goutou, okay?
Okay bro, but why are you going out with her?
I don't want to talk about it. -Ee? What!?
Is Dad home yet? - Nope.
Really?
Aa~ I can't come into this room again after today.
It's too embarressing. -You idiot!
Things finished up quicker than I expected. - There wasn't much to carry, huh?
I told her to throw all her old stuff out before she came.
Thank you so much. I'm sorry to have inconvenienced you two.
You don't need to say things like that. We're all family from today on.
Okay.
Yoshi! Now who wants a beer? Rei-san you're pretty good with your liquor, want a wine?
It'll affect your studies, quit while you're ahead. - I'm going to work later so I'm good.
Come one, you totally wanted to drink right? No...
Such a boring family, right?
I want you to become the fun one, Rei-san.
Stop screwing around.
Rei-chan, let's keep your parents' Ihai** here.
**A Buddhist mortuary tablet
Ee? - Some people say that putting two familys in one shrine
Isn't right but
Our ancestors weren't that traditional.
If you're okay with it Rei-chan, let's have them both here.
These two have no objections.
From here on out, in this world and the afterworld
our families will be happy together.
The door was unlocked~
Here's some Soba to celebrate the move~!
You told her didn't you? - You came at a good time Nanami-chan.
I know, right? Oji-sama, congratulations on your wedding.*
Thank you. This is my new wife, Rei.
"Wife"! It has such a good ring to it. I'm so jealous! By the way I'm Hitoshi's friend...
My name is Nanami Goto. Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you too, my name is Rei.
I've loved Jikkun since we were in high school together but...
he won't let me be his wife yet.
He said he doesn't want to be surpassed. "Teuchi-Soba Okatamoto"
Is "Jikkun" Hitoshi's nickname? - Yeah he used to be so skinny and...
He looked just like a matchstick. - A matchstick?
Lately he's put some meat on but until a couple of years ago he was realllyyyy skinny.
Should I call him Jikkun too?
No you can't. That's my name for him.
Wow this is tasty. - Right?
Rei-san, have you heard of the author "Nanami Goto" who won the Akutagawa prize?
It's okay if you don't know it. - Wait, wait
Ahhh, is this the one about the high school girl who's ear one day suddenly
Becomes a penis? - You read it?
I'm moved! - It was pretty interesting actually.
You're kidding me.
It was a really weird read, kind of like Thomas Pynchon or something.
"Gravity's Rainbow", right? That was a wonderful novel.
To able to write like Thomas Pynchon would be so great!
Since then nothing I write write sells at all, or gets reviewed.
If Jikkun would just marry me I could take a break from writing and
have our children. - Yoshi let's boil the Soba!
I'll- - It's fine, let me do it.
Okay, boil the water -That apron's so cute.
Look, move your hands not your mouth. - Okay, okay.
A mosquito! - Wow, amazing.
Oji-sama, you look so serious.
This isn't an ID photo, loosen up.
Just hurry up and take it, there's a huge mosquito over here.
Okay~ - Hitoshi!
I'll take one more.
At our house when we take a photo we say "Hitoshi".
It's fine, just say "Cheese" - Okay~
Hitoshi!
I'm so lost with what to buy. - But with this you could
blend it with those and... - Yeah you could.
She's like a work of art.
I understand why your Dad fell for that woman but
why did SHE marry your Dad?
Because he's got status. You can rely on him too.
You don't think she might have an ulterior motive?
Like getting close to him to ruin his political career or
Are you writing a spy novel at the moment or something?
You're a guy so maybe you don't get it but
There's something scary about her.
She's got such a calm face but she's definitely strong on the inside.
I sense it too. - You do?
A little bit.
I'm home.
Aa! -Ahhh... Sorry!
No, it's fine. It's fine. This is Hitoshi-san's house afterall.
Sorry...
Sorry about that. - It's totally fine-
Ah!
Those... - From that time...
Can you just buy the bottom part?
It's a top and bottom set so-
Umm...
How about I just give you the pants? - Ee?
I actually just want the top so
I'm sorry. I'll leave you be.
Please wait!
Oh, so that's why I got the feeling that we
had met some where - Me too
- Ee? Since we met at the restaurant I always had the feeling that we'd
met somewhere else before.
Now I know why.
The thing is, I'm pretty shy so it's rare for me to
talk to anyone like that. How mysterious.
Thanks for making an exception for me.
No problem.
What a relief, being able to talk to you like this
I thought you actually didn't like me.
No, no. That's not true at all.
I'm just not used to a girl being in this house yet.
But Goto comes all the time right?
She does but...I'll tell her not to anymore.
Noo, I didn't mean it that way. - Who cares we don't need her
to come anyways - No I'm not saying it like that
We've always been together since childhood and... - You're a man right? Let her come over
Twice a year is enough for me.
Hey, Kazu-san
Hitoshi and I just realized that we met 6 months ago
Take that off. - Ee?
Take it off.
<If Yousuke Muraki becomes the Prime Minister
the Public Servant System will be completely changed.
I want to work for a politican like this>
Sorry.
Unnn.
Your button's coming loose. - You're right.
Want me to fix it for you? Just leave it on.
I used to do this all the time when the kids were little.
I'll to it myself, it's fine. - Where was the sewing kit again?
It's fine. I'll do it. Ah!
Good night.
<I wonder if it'd be okay if...
Ah, it should be fine. We're family now>
Good morning. - Good morning.
Good morning - Good morning.
Wow...
It looks so good!
Here you go Kazu-san. - Thank you.
Hai, Hitoshi-san.
Hai, Ken-chan. - Aa.
Today...Today I'm in a rush... Thank you for breakfast!
I'll be going. - Huh? Already? See you later.
**Japanese phrase said before eating a meal
He's all over the place. Itadakimasu**.
Hai, Kazu-san. - Thank you.
Can I put milk into this? - Yeah I'll-
Hitoshi. - Yes!?
It's my turn to put out the rubbish today right?
I already put it out.
You can atleast leave the rubbish to us men.
But I'm not working or anything.
Thank you for breakfast.
I'll do it, don't worry. - Sorry.
Okay, I'll be going.
You don't need to see him off, it's fine.
Okay.
They'll get used to everything in no time.
When they were kids they wouldn't even wake up if I kicked them
it was a mission just getting them to eat breakfast. - F~un.
So I started making things that could be eaten in a mouthful.
So I'd cut bread into bite sizes and put liver past on them
or make Onigiri with Jyago or Goma in it.
And they're eat it up straight away
and get going to straight away. - Wow sounds like you were a good Dad.
Because of that those two aren't used to this kind of
proper meal yet.
I'll try and make bitsized stuff like you did for tomorrow.
You don't need to go to that trouble. If they wake up earlier there'll be ample time to eat properly.
Good morning. - Good morning.
Okay, I'm going. - See you later.
It's me. Muraki's Japan Revolution party is gaining more popularity.
Haa... - How's the Tax Department's investigation going?
I'm pretty sure I said to get it done quick.
The problem is that there's nothing at all to
poke holes in.
Well investigate his Election Comittee Sponsors further.
But things are going to get a bit grey, if you're suggesting the tax department should do that and...
For me to do that is a little...
What are you doing your job for?
Have pride. Pride in what you do.
This report is no good.
"If each department had its affairs conducted by a representative,
it would create an extremely biased administration,
which would be subject to the coveniences of all politicians"
That's what it should conclude, right?
I don't agree - What have you been taught up until now?
Hello.
It's the head of the General Policy Department, Yanagihara.
What's the matter?
- I have something to discuss with you about your son...
Welcome home.
Hitoshi-san.
Welcome home.
What are you doing out so late?
I thought I better write a thank you note to to Goto-san
We didn't have any post cards. - To Goto?
She emailed me the photos yesterday
You don't need to go to that trouble - You're talking like someone's wife haha
She was the manager of my high school's Boat club, we've been friends a long time.
From when you looked like a matchstick?
When I was living on my own and I got lonely
I used to go to the convenience story, really late at night.
Were you lonley tonight?
No, tonight I just wanted the postcard.
Your father said to me,
When you want to laugh, laugh as hard as you can.
and when you want to cry, cry as hard as you can
Because you're lucky that you're you. So you can live
"without worrying at all"
Hee~ my dad says cool stuff like that?
Yep.
Your dad brought me back up from the deepest of lows.
I thought for the first time "hey, I can be happy too"
I thought "I want to be as happy as I can side by side with this person"
Just live however I want to.
It'd be great if I could live like that too.
You're not living life how you want to?
"Live life without burdening dad" ?????? ?????????????
that has been the theme of my life up until now?
I guess I'm not living how I want to.
**Most prestigious university in Japan, Tokyo University or "Toudai"
But I graduated from Toudai**, entered the Ministry of Finances
That IS living how you want, isn't it?
Maybe?
Wait a second the thing I bought bef-
I've got it. - Oh, ok.
Welcome home.
Where's Rei-chan? - She's out.
Oh you're home Kazu-san.
Wa! I was so suprised... - Welcome home.
What were you doing haha - We went to the convenience store.
Welcome home. - Your darling was so worried.
She made me hear all about how in love you two are. - Hey...
I don't think that...
you should be walking around so late.
And Hitoshi, the Head of your Department is worried about you.
He says that you've been brainwashed by Muraki and it's getting serious.
I think what Muraki is saying is right.
But I've never met him before. There's no way I could've been brainwashed by him.
Well it's getting late, let's have this talk another time.
Why's he so mad?
Aa, he's not mad at Rei-san.
It's about a report I wrote - A report? It has nothing to do with you bro.
I didn't see your mail, I'm sorry.
I don't mind about that.
But while we're at it those clothes show off your chest too much.
But you said that you loved this dress before?
My tastes have changed. Don't wear it ever again.
What did I do wrong? - You've done nothing wrong.
I'm gunna get in the bath - Okay I'll change then-
You're coming too.
<From this day onwards my Father slowly started breaking>
<The father that I respected more than anyone...>
<After Rei-san moved in,?
this house?
changed completely>
<Just like glass it became very, very frail>
<Rei-san came and...
I woke up to,
the me that I never knew I was.>