This is what happened last time...
No turning back, now, okay?
I've always felt good at being pulled along at Natsumi's pace.
I thought we would live out our lives together, like this...
This is from that morning.
It's okay. I won't show it to Uemura-sensei.
Having another girl that you like a lot, and look up to, and want to treat well.
But she makes you feel insignificant. So, you want to hurt her.
I think I've got an idea why you're doing this.
Something happened with Kashiwagi-sensei.
But I'm not going to get mad.
I... trust Shuuji.
What's wrong?
Hello?
Dad did?
Which hospital?
Got it.
Are you gonna be okay, Mom?
Okay.
I'll get there as soon as I can.
Okay.
Is your dad okay?
He's been hospitalized.
Anyway...
I have to go.
I'll go, too.
Which hospital? Should I call a taxi?
Do you love her?
That girl.
No...
What do we do about the wedding?
Let's talk about this later, okay?
He can give me the worst news possible...
...but he can't say anything that helps me calm down.
He's as earnest as ever, and because of that...
...I can't stand Shuuji at all right now.
A hernia?
He fell at the golf course.
I was so worried!
How'd you manage that?
Right?
Pretty surprising, huh?
Yeah.
But at least it's nothing serious... That's a relief.
Sorry for interrupting your date like this.
Oh, it's nothing...
Are you going to be hospitalized long?
Well, considering he's already in here, they're talking about doing surgery.
Can't have him collapse when he's walking walking the bride down the aisle, can we?
Oh, the invitations...
That's right! We got them!
Thank you so much, Shuuji-san.
I can brag about having an amazing son-in-law now!
Oh, the thing is, Shuuji is kind of busy today...
Oh, y-yeah.
I've got something to do after this...
Natsumi, it's fine. You two can leave together.
Thanks for dropping by, Shuuji-kun.
Come on...
Bye, then.
Could you wait downstairs?
I'm gonna give my regards to his doctor.
It's going to close.
This is him, Aya-san.
The man I slept with.
And this is his fiancee.
They're getting married soon!
Right?
Let's go. It's almost time for my appointment.
Okay...
What just happened?
All the Precious Things You Taught Me
Episode 3
Your menstrual cycle is a bit irregular.
Let's adjust your prescription and see how it works out.
I'll leave it to you, Sensei.
It's going to be okay, Hikari-chan.
You can get married, no problem.
And it's not out of the question that you could have a baby.
Don't get overly anxious, okay?
Overly anxious...?
Just, hypothetically speaking...
Here.
We can get a skin graft for these, so if it starts to bother you, just say the word.
It's been four years since the accident.
You seem more upset about it than me.
Don't worry, Aya-san.
I'm really enjoying life right now.
Someone looks happy!
That's your new job, huh?
Yep!
My legs are freezing!
So? You out on a date?
In your uniform?!
Just shopping.
I'm... looking for a wedding gift for Uemura-sensei...
What are you going to get her?
I want it to be a real surprise.
I can call you Hikari, right?
Yeah.
You're a little different than you seem, Hikari.
Like you've got another side to you?
Not that I can talk, though.
Let's go out for tea or something sometime. See ya!
Natsumi.
I'm really sorry.
Whatever comes next, I'll respect your decision.
What do you want to do, Shuuji?
Do you still want to get married to me?
I don't...
I don't think I have the right to decide that.
I noticed you're not asking me to forgive you...
I'm sorry...
Are you sorry because you slept with that girl?
Or because you're not sure if we should get married?
Well...
What do you want to do, Shuuji?
Do I always have to decide?
You're the one who messed everything up!
Why is it up to me
to decide whether we cancel the wedding, or I forgive you?
I'm so sorry...
What are you even apologizing for?!
Tell me what you think, Shuuji!
Never mind.
I'll give you some time to think it over.
Goodnight.
Whoa, what happened?
What the hell?
What the hell?!
I should be saying that. What's going on?
I'm sorry, Sayaka... I promise, I'll pay you the cancellation fee.
Cancel?
Cancel what...?
Are you talking about the wedding?
I am so pissed...
He should have just said whatever to save his skin!
Shuuji is just the worst!
Why won't he ask me to forgive him?
Or say that he still wants to get married?
I'm just as bad...
What happened?
I'm sorry... we just had a fight.
It's not a big deal.
Here.
Pass here!
Here.
Come on.
Sorry about that, Sensei! Thank you.
Let's go, Saeki-san.
Natsumi-chan?
You look scary...
Something happen?
No, it's nothing...
You oughta smile like you usually do!
That ain't it...
Times like this...
...you need this!
Right here... the last 8 seconds of the game against Sannou Industrial High...
...Hanamichi runs!
He takes off, confident that they're gonna win!
Rukawa is dribbling in front of the basket...
He makes eye contact with Hanamichi, and passes the ball!
One second left...
Hanamichi lets loose the shot he practiced 20,000 times at the training camp!
It's in!
And then the two of them high five, for the first time ever!
But as soon as they do, they look away from each other!
What? What's so funny?
Thank you. I feel better now.
Aw, I... I didn't really...
Isn't it funny how Hanamichi is always stuck with a one-sided crush?
Sucks to be him...
It don't matter! As long as he loves her.
That's the kinda guy Hanamichi is.
No way!
Oh yeah! See, I totally made it! Eat that!
Come on, get moving. Classes are starting.
Hey, Sensei...
If people are all just people... how come there are pretty people...
...and ugly weirdos?
They say people are equal, but it ain't true.
Life can be cruel like that.
That's weird coming from a guy that looks like you.
It might be a test.
Test?
I think there's a reason for it all.
Even my face?
The best thing is to search earnestly for an answer,
no matter how ridiculous it might make you look.
That's not real convincing coming from you, Sensei.
I'd buy it from Nakanishi, though!
What's that supposed to mean?
My bad, Nakanishi!
See ya!
I'm unconvincing, huh?
Well, just look at you!
What am I looking for?
Uh, well, that's...
Does it all really have a meaning behind it?
I think... I need you, Sensei.
Sorry!
What were you two thinking?!
I'm real sorry...
That's why...
...I'll do whatever it takes...
...to make you mine, Sensei.
I want a refill!
It's almost 9.
Didn't your wife tell you to be back before 9?
Come on, kid...
Why would you bring something like that up?!
Fine, I'll head home.
I oughta go, too.
Okay...
Thanks for coming by.
Good evening.
Welcome...
Natsumi-chan?
Sorry for dropping by out of the blue.
Huh? Where's Shuuji?
You came alone?
Yes.
Oh. Well, come in. I'll get Mom and Dad.
Sorry.
I actually just wanted to talk to you.
Can we... go somewhere else?
Oh, man...
I run an liquor store, but I don't recognize any of this stuff...
Give him the same as I'm having, then.
Sure.
Sorry.
I'm sorry for dragging you out here.
No, I'm glad.
Feels like my sister's relying on me, kind of.
Is this about Shuuji?
I wanted to ask you about something.
The other day, when we came by, did anything happen?
Anything that would be a shock to Shuuji-san?
I went home early on that day, so I don't know what else might have happened.
I was curious if anything did.
No...
But, why?
Did Shuuji do something, on that day?
No...
Did he do something to upset you, Natsumi-chan?
I'll tell him off for you.
What kind of idiot makes a beautiful bride like this upset?
No, it's not like that.
I was just curious about what happened on that day.
Nothing really happened...
Since the next day was the opening ceremony for school,
he left early.
I see...
Can I hear your answer?
I'll head to your place, today.
You made it first?
It's kind of fun, waiting in your room.
Why...?
Because I have the key, silly.
I told you, didn't I?
I'll do whatever it takes to make you mine.
I hope you give Uemura-sensei some credit.
She's been patient this whole time.
She didn't react, no matter what I did...
"I trust Shuuji," she said.
But...
...I think she's had about enough.
Can I come by every now and then, from now on?
You showed up as soon as I was getting comfortable...
Wait, Natsumi!
Please, give me the key back.
I know I've hurt you...
I'm sorry.
I should have said something sooner...
I want to deal with this, with you.
No more secrets.
You're sure?
Yes.
I'll tell the school.
I'll tell them you did terrible things to me...
That's fine.
You think I won't do it, don't you?
No.
You can take everything from me that you want.
If that's what'll make you feel better.
And Uemura-sensei...?
I can't let you do that!
Given the fact that you liked me...
...and the fact that after what happened, I can't reciprocate your feelings, I feel bad about it.
But...
Your love... and my relationship with Natsumi...
They're worlds apart.
I can't imagine life without her.
Love?
I just did this because I thought it'd be fun.
But, you...
Man, talk about boring.
Consider this your wedding gift.
I wish you happiness.
Shuuji...
We should cancel the wedding, before the school finds out.
I'll go to your parents to apologize. I'll explain at school, too.
And...
I'm really sorry.
Is he stupid?!
Does he really think
that I wouldn't forgive him for one mistake?!
Shuuji is Shuuji to a fault...
He can't pretend he didn't do anything wrong.
The man who is so sincere and honest, it's annoying.
And that's...
That's why I love you...
Please come by!
I'm Mira Kurumin, from the manga cafe, Miracle!
Drop by sometime! Please!
Can we talk like we did...
...the other day?
Okay, okay... let's talk.
What's going on this time?
What's wrong?
Just lay it on me!
I ran into the person I love...
...by coincidence.
I was so happy... so, I followed him.
And... did you...?
But...
I was so stupid.
I thought I could be...
...a normal girl.
Do you know how cute you are? What're you saying?
That's not it...
I...
I'm not normal.
Y'know, I...
If I don't take drugs...
...I can't stay a girl.
I'm defective...
Just do it.
Oh, Class Rep.
How many days is it now?
Have you heard why Hikari has been out?
Is that Saeki-san's blog?
Yeah.
Does it say anything?
Nope... just normal stuff.
Mari...
Do you know something, Kodama?
No.
That...
...is definitely a "knowing" face!
I don't know about it.
If you know, you'd better tell me!
I think... she was on some kind of medicine.
Medicine?
Then it was true...
Is she sick?
It's none of your business!
Snails have lungs, and are terrestrial animals.
And it's said that slugs and snails evolved from the same species.
The resemblance is obvious enough, right?
But slugs evolved in a direction that led to losing their shells.
That's why they exist now, as two totally unique species.
So, isn't a slug like a snail without a shell?
Not at all.
It takes more to make a snail than putting a shell on a slug.
Slugs are slugs.
They're not failed attempts at snails.
So don't make fun of them, got it?!
Similarly, if you take a shell from a snail...
Hikari's Diary! Monday, June 22nd 2009 Something wonderful happened today. I heard someone talking about snails, and slugs. He said that snails weren't defective slugs.
Something wonderful happened today.
I heard someone talking.
About snails, and slugs.
A snail.
Slugs aren't defective snails, you know.
He said that slugs weren't defective snails.
And that even if they don't have certain things, they're fine as they are. It made me so happy...
And that even if they don't have certain things, they're fine as they are.
It made me so happy...
I'm in love, for the first time.
Not only that, but you could say snails...
Today I was walking behind him.
I'm in love, for the first time. Today I was walking behind him. And even that alone made me happy.
I bet you all didn't know that, did you?
I feel sick...
Sonoda!
You've been coming to school lately, huh?
Although it looks like you're not actually attending class.
I guess...
Is it what I think?
Because your new homeroom teacher is a hottie, instead of an old fart like me?
No!
I prefer a teacher like you, Nakanishi.
Whoa, give me a break...
Nakanishi.
Teachers...
They should never do anything to hurt a student, right?
Ugh, I am so pissed!
Not you! Someone over there pisses me off!
I'm gonna go let him have it.
I know people can be real jerks when money is involved.
I understand that, since I've seen it happen so many times.
But people who toy with someone's emotions... are way worse.
Read this. Go ahead and confiscate it, but keep it with you.
It's Hikari's blog, from a year ago.
Are you really the sweetheart you act like, Sensei?
Or is it a mask?
Don't get a big head and think you can hurt your students!
Hikari... she's dealing with a lot!
But she still tries her hardest!
In congenital cases of ovarian dysfunction like yours,
the aim of treatment is to complete the maturation of secondary sexual characteristics.
And to that end, I think everything is going smoothly.
If I take more medicine, will it make my breasts bigger?
Well, I'm not sure about that...
The more important thing is to make sure you're able to have a baby later in life.
A baby...
So, we're going to proceed with your treatment, keeping that in mind.
Saeki Hikari 〒 158-0124 Setagaya Ward, Tokyo City
Saeki Hikari-san is still absent, I see.
Could you drop by her house?
Don't get a big head and think you can hurt your students!
She's at the hospital right now.
I rarely get a chance to talk with her.
I appreciate you coming out.
No... I guess I should be going, then.
I'm sorry it's so messy!
I've just... been throwing a few things away.
That's her sister, Yukari.
She died in an accident.
It's been four years now.
I didn't know...
It's okay.
I'm home...
Welcome back.
Good afternoon...
He dropped by because he was worried.
This is her homeroom teacher.
Yukari's Disposables
What are you doing?
I'm getting rid of them.
All of Yukari's things.
Why?
We can't move on... unless we forget about her.
Hikari...
This...
Can I keep this, please?
Why...?
It's better to get rid of it all.
I won't wear it! I promise, I won't!
I won't even leave it where you can see it.
So, please...
Just let me keep it...
You can wear it, if you want.
I mean... you're not Yukari, after all.
Weird, right?
See, my sister... she was perfect.
She was pretty, nice, with great grades...
Captain of the basketball team.
Dad and Mom both loved her.
But... I was her little sister, too.
So I was happy.
I loved her...
When the accident happened...
...I hoped that she would survive, even if I didn't.
But...
..I was the one left alive.
I wanted to apologize...
...to Mom and Dad.
I'm sorry the survivor...
...was the sickly...
...defective daughter, instead.
This whole time...
I mean... if I had died instead...
...Mom and Dad wouldn't have suffered so much.
No!
That night...
Dad left the house...
...and I was lonely.
I didn't know what to do.
So, I put my sister's dress on.
And then... you were there.
I ran into you.
I was so happy...
I thought it was a miracle.
"For just one night..."
"God... let me be like my sister, for one night."
Stupid, isn't it?
I'm only me...
Sensei...
I'm sorry.
Okay, that does it.
Are you sure you should be deciding on your own?
I'm sorry... but I feel like I just want to keep things moving.
What happened?
Nothing, to me.
What's that mean? Did something happen to Shuuji?
I love him...
I love Shuuji.
Okay... next...
Hello?
Natsumi just came by.
I'm sorry, Sayaka.
I know you helped get everything ready...
What are you talking about?
Natsumi decided on the menu and the cake.
Shuuji... I don't know what happened.
But...
I see Natsumi every day, so I'm going to just say this.
I like your personality, Shuuji.
But... sometimes you get on my nerves.
You make these upstanding, righteous decisions, and don't hear anyone else out.
And I hate that part of you.
Natsumi...
I feel bad for her.
That's all I wanted to say.
Oh, Natsumi?
About the wedding...
I'm not cancelling.
But...
No matter who I marry, or when,
I'm sure I'll cry, and get hurt.
In that case...
...I want to do it my way.
But...
...it has to be with you, Shuuji.
I...
...can't imagine a life without you either, Shuuji.
Natsumi...
I should say this, too.
I didn't say anything before.
But I should have.
I should have told you...
Wait!
I want to see you, when you say it.
Okay...
Hikari's Diary! Monday May 6th 2010 When I listened to him... I realized that even sad things happen for a reason. That's why I wanted to be with him. But...
When I listened to him...
I realized that even sad things happen for a reason.
That's why I wanted to be with him.
But... I was stupid, for getting too close.
Yes?
I just got a call from Saeki-san's mother.
She said that Saeki-san hasn't returned since the two of you left their house.
Is she with you now?
No.
Did she say where she was going?
No.
Okay. I'll let her mother know.
I can't imagine a life without you either, Shuuji.
But... I was stupid, for getting too close. I can't go back to being a normal student anymore. Because I was the one who ruined it all. I really am defective.
I can't go back to being a normal student anymore.
Because I was the one who ruined it all.
I really am defective.
But, Sensei...
But, Sensei... I want to see you.
I want to see you.
One more time... maybe the miracle could happen again?
Yes, this is Tsuruoka of Meiryou High School.
Oh, is this Saeki-san's mother? I was just about to...
Is Kashiwagi Shuuji-san a teacher at your school?
Yes, that's correct.
There's something I need to discuss...
Thank goodness.
You did come here.
I can't forgive you. Because you're a teacher.
The door to the truth has is swung open
Next Episode
Stop! I...
It's okay now!
Three lives, irreversibly changed.
I'm not as strong as you think I am, Shuuji.
I want a proper explanation.
Episode 4 Exposure
Sensei... what's going on here?
I... was in a relationship with a student.
I'm so sorry.
Aren't your students supposed to be important to you, Sensei?
I'll say it never happened...
Because I care about Kashiwagi-sensei.
I wonder if I would have noticed, if I were younger?
Natsumi-chan...
What about Natsumi-chan, dammit?!
Shuuji... what do I do?
This drama is a work of fiction.