The 5-year survival rate is around 20 percent, I believe
Brain tumour? What's going to happen to Hitomi?
I just want Hitomi to always be laughing
You smiled
Please don't come to see Hitomi again
I hope you aren't hiding any other things from us
Of course not
Life is for enjoying yourself!
Hospitalization?
You'll need to be hospitalized for the radiotherapy treatment
Doctor, do I have to be hospitalized right now?
No, we have to prepare for the tests
Episode 3
It's planned for 19 November
19 November...
Do you have anything on?
Actually, two days after that...
The model showroom for the apartment project I'm in charge of will be opening
Important work?
Yes
I understand. Let's schedule the hospitalization after that
Thank you
Ms Serizawa, so you design apartments?
Yes, this is the first time my design has been accepted
That's great
We have to think about that soon too. Please share any good information you have
- Sure - Please don't over-exert yourself
I'll prescribe you new medicine today
If you get headaches, take it
- Yes - And...
The next time, please bring your family here too
I'll explain to them the progress of the illness
Yes
I understand
Tsukiji redevelopment project?
The pickled vegetables shop at the corner said he's selling
He does whatever his wife says
We are definitely not selling
But there are quite a lot of people who are selling
Everyone trembles at the thought of a big pile of cash in front of them
- Is that all it's about? - We're not like that
Oh, I have to prepare to open. Let's talk about this another time
In short, they're taking us down house by house...
Boss, about Hitomi...
Have you heard anything?
About what?
" Do you know how scary it is to fight this crazy brain tumour alone? "
Shota, let's go
Never mind
What was that about?
So you still haven't told Dad about your illness
- Yes - But...
You can't hide it from him forever
You have to tell him soon
If you find it hard to tell him, I can be there with you
It's alright, Yuichi
I'll tell him myself
I see
By the way
Can you stop calling me "Yuichi-san"?
What?
We're engaged after all
We shouldn't keep addressing each other with "-san"
Yes
Let's hang in there, Hitomi
Yes
Delicious
Really? Give me some
- OK? - Sure
What do you think?
A brain tumour, in a troublesome location
Kensuke, get me a new bottle
And some snacks
Hey, this is not a pub
You can't work if you get drunk here
Let me drink, Shota will take care of the shop
So how is Hitomi's wedding going? Smooth?
Of course! That's the biggest thing I'm looking forward to
You'll look forward to a grandchild even more!
Yes, a grandchild...
Future Grandfather, keep working
By the way, what's Kanako doing?
She's not coming here again. I gave her a stern warning
"Don't ever step into our house again"
That's my brother, so reliable
Hi
She's stepped in
Good evening, Gen
Why did you come here?
Why did I come here?
To eat sushi, obviously
Shameless
Oh, madai [tai fish]? Yes, it's the season for that
There's no sushi here for you. Get out
You're so coldhearted
I'll leave once I've seen Hitomi
Hey!
Hitomi's not in
Even if she is, you don't get to see her
Is that so
Are things with the young doctor going well?
None of your business
I think I'll be going. Put it on my tab
- Thank you - Bye, Gen
Excuse me
Madam Sonoda!
Welcome!
- Hello - Oh
You said you had no more relations with her
She just happens to be here. She has nothing whatsoever to do with us
A parent and a child's ties can never really be severed
Shut up
May we ask what business you have here today
It's regarding Hitomi's...
Health
Madam, that is a splendid kimono!
Your clothing is too good for a dirty shop like this
It will be terrible if it gets stained. How about let's go to another shop...
- What are you doing? - What do you mean, dirty?
Please come in
Would you like something to drink?
No, it's alright
I have to talk to you
Madam!
Don't tell me! Is that a Kaga pattern?
- It's an Oshima - Oshima! Very nice
Have you had enough!?
What is it?
I am terribly sorry to have to tell you this
Madam, more importantly...
More importantly?!
Even if your own daughter has a brain tum...
I understand what you are trying to say, Madam. But rather than Hitomi's illness...
Wait! Wait!
What? Hitomi's illness?
Don't tell me, you don't know?
Hitomi has a brain tumour
Brain tumour?
What's a brain tumour?
Are you alright?
Yes
- Bye - Bye
- Thank you - Good night
Good night
I'm home
- Welcome back, Hitomi - Oh, Aunt, you're still here
- I'm home, Dad - Welcome back
What?
- Hitomi - Yes?
Sit down for a bit
OK
What?
You...
You have a brain tumour?
Is it true? Be honest
Yes
So what's the condition now?
I've taken the tests
Nothing bad is going to happen for now
So it can be cured?
It may take some time
There are many types of brain tumours. My type is alright
Why didn't you tell us earlier?
Well, I've been busy with the tests and everything
And I didn't want you to worry unnecessarily
Worry unnecessarily? Of course a parent will worry
I'm sorry
Have you been going to the hospital?
- Yes - Are you really okay?
I'm okay. This brain tumour...
Just a bit of radiation hits it, ZAP, and it will become teeny-weeny
I'm kind of tired today. I'm going to bed. Good night
If the radiation can zap it and it becomes teeny-weeny,
I guess she'll be alright
Inflammation of the middle and outer ears may occur
Radiotherapy is not a therapy without side effects
It's a therapy with risks...
Yes, come in
If you haven't eaten, there's some cream stew left over
- Thanks - What's going on? Why are you reading that?
Just for work
- Good night - Good night
Why did you go and tell them about her illness yourself!?
How could you do such an insensitive thing!?
Well...
I didn't expect that he didn't know
The main symptoms are...
Numbness in the hands, convulsions and headaches
The 5-year survival rate is 20%
Hitomi said it isn't so bad
Since she says that herself, she'll be alright
But she's the kind of kid who'd tolerate a stomachache and go to school...
I hope she's really alright
" Why do people look up at the night sky and make wishes? "
" We entrust our wishes to the faraway stars... "
" And lament in our own helplessness "
" Countless times, the nights come round and around "
Kekkonshiki no zenjitsu ni ON THE DAY BEFORE THE WEDDING
Good morning
Good morning! What's up, so early?
Nothing, just happened to be here
You missed me?
You're too self-conscious
More importantly
Why do you have to go to work so early? You're working too hard
Why don't you just quit?
It's not so simple. I am a project leader after all
I have responsibilities to bear
And now I'm finally able to do the work I like too
Are you going to keep hiding it?
From your company? And from your father?
Dad already knows
I'll have to tell the company too
Oh no, I'm going to be late. I have to go
Hitomi!
If looking forward gets too hard, turn back!
What are you saying? Bye
Good morning
I heard about Hitomi's illness
I'm sorry to make your parents and you worry
Please don't say that, Dad. I should be apologizing to you
I'm so sorry my mother was rude yesterday
That's alright. It must've been a shock to you too
Yes
But I'm okay
But there's the marriage too...
Dad
I may not be the most reliable, but I will support her all the way
I see
Thank you
Have you spoken to Hitomi?
Yes
She said it's no big deal and she's alright
But what's the truth, really?
I thought I'd understand better if I ask you
Well, Yuichi?
We're in trouble now that Miyagoe Lighting is going bankrupt
I had no idea...
There's no point grumbling
We have to quickly find another company to supply the same lighting
That won't be necessary
I've asked a company I know to supply us a different lighting
How is it?
I see
They said they can rush this for me
I'm very grateful for this, but that will be a bit too luxurious...
Hey
If you can't get it by completion, you'll have nothing to show at all
- We will meet the deadline - Serizawa...
Chief has gone this far for us
It doesn't fit the concept!
Then use it in the next design
There isn't a next one!
Chief, please leave this to me
What did Yuichi say?
Hitomi's brain tumour...
Is pretty bad
But it's curable, right?
If she goes for an operation, yes
But they can't operate now
What...
Oh yes
Yes
What are you doing, Brother?
We just have to find a doctor who can operate on her
If there aren't any in Japan, we'll just have to go abroad
I saw that on TV
The super-doctors abroad who can perform miracles
This is not enough at all
Why did this happen?
What do I do?
- What are you doing? - Thanks for the hard work
Aren't you a little too fired up?
I know this is your first design and you're enthusiastic
Sorry, but I just don't want to pass this job to others
Why are you so anxious about this? What do you mean, there isn't a next one?
No one knows if there will be a next one, right?
"Isobabirudo"
For treatment of Meniere's disease, glaucoma and brain tumours
Brain tumours
Tsukiji 8-chome Redevelopment Project Proposal for Comprehensive Commercial Facilities
- Mr Serizawa? - Yes
Pleased to meet you
Hello
So heavy
- You again - I bring gifts!
They say if you eat these, it can improve your immunity
There's okra, purple vine spinach, ashitaba ["tomorrow's leaf"]
Mulokhiya and Japanese yam
They're all sticky foods
Please leave, we're preparing to open
That's why I came now, before you open
Today I come not as a customer, but as Hitomi's mother
Got a problem with that?
Yes, a big problem
Calm down
Kensuke's not in?
What gifts?! Get out of here!
What are you doing? Stop it! Stop it!
Why Hitomi?
You abandoned your own child and you're alive and kicking
Why does Hitomi have to suffer like this?
Hitomi's such a kind child who loves her father
No matter how bad she's feeling, she's always smiling in front of Brother
Why a child like that?
Why does she have to suffer like this?
Why don't you take her place!
You fall ill! You fall ill!
Go away, you jinx!
If I...
If I could take her place, I would
That will be all, is that alright?
- Yes - Then please sign here
You didn't have to take the trouble
You like sweet foods, right?
I made these cream puffs myself
- Wow, thank you - Please enjoy them
- Hello! - Mom
I'll be going
- See you - Thanks
What a cute young lady. Who is she?
The daughter of our Member of Parliament...
Who's been supporting our hospital
- Here, some senbei [rice crackers] - Oh, they're hard-baked!
- I love this - That's great
Have you come today to ask me something?
What? I was just wondering how things were with you and Hitomi
We're doing well
That's good
And what about the treatment?
Yes...
Next month, she will be undergoing a new treatment
Is that radiotherapy?
- Yes - Radiotherapy's pretty risky right?
Inflammation of the eyes and ears, reduction of white blood cells, and other things?
Wow, have you been reading up?
Yeah
Every treatment has its risks
But the technology has improved
I think there's no need to worry too much
Especially in Hitomi's case, where an operation is impossible...
There's no choice except radiotherapy
Got it
I trust you, Doctor
Can I ask you about another thing?
Yes
If Hitomi gets worse later
I guess you won't be able to do your work
Whatever you do, whatever you decide, you will have to put Hitomi first
Can you really support Hitomi if that happens?
I am prepared to
Really?
Yes
Thank you, Doctor
Oh yes, Kanako came today
She brought all those
Ashitaba, okra, and all that. She's really annoying
Welcome, Gen
I just came back from the Chamber of Commerce
What? Thank you!
Please give us your support
They meet all our conditions for the type of lights and time of delivery
Alright!
Well, Chief Suzuki won't have anything to say about this then
It's all thanks to your tireless efforts
Thank you!
- You appeared again - Hey, I'm not a ghost
Your company's a real slavedriver. I've waited for a long time
What do you want?
Your face, you're losing weight
What a waste of my inherited beauty genes. Are you eating properly?
You didn't talk to Kensuke properly about your illness, did you?
How did you know?
The young doctor said he met Kensuke
What?
Hello, Shota, what's up?
You said you would bury your bones in Tsukiji! You promised you would fight on with all of us!
Please tell everyone I'm sorry
- Sorry is not enough! - Dad
Hitomi
Why are you selling the shop?
Answer me! Are you really selling the shop?
This is my shop. You have no say in this
Dad
This is my fault, right?
Because of my illness
It's got nothing to do with you
The shop's getting old here and there. I thought it was the right time
- Then why didn't you discuss this with me? - You're really annoying
This is my problem
You just worry about yourself, alright?
End of discussion! Dismissed! Good work!
Wait! Brother!
Hitomi!
Hitomi
If I knew this was going to happen
I wouldn't have told Dad about my illness
I wanted to just tell no one
And die quietly alone
Don't say that
Your father's really worried about you
That shop is Dad's purpose in life
And now it's gone because of me
That just shows how much you mean to him
With everyone fussing over me like this
I just feel more and more miserable
Hitomi...
I'm such an unfillial daughter
The shop...
The wedding...
I've snatched away everything Dad was looking foward to
Let's go back to the shop. I'll drop you off
No, it's alright
Thank you
Where is she wandering around?
Why are you here so late?
You haven't changed at all. When you're troubled, you sharpen your knives
None of your business
Hitomi's not home yet?
Let her be
You're worried about her, right?
Is it okay if you two don't patch things up?
"I didn't get into my first-choice school"
"Dad and Aunt were so careful not to upset me that it made me feel so bad"
Hey
"Gen's father's shop is celebrating its 40th anniversary"
"The two of them went to the Namiyoke Shrine to give thanks"
"I hope the shop continues forever"
"I passed the company's final entrance exam"
"Dad put his hands together in front of the household shrine and secretly cried"
"When I saw that, I cried too"
"When I get my salary, I want to give Dad something as a present"
What have you been saying?
Messages from Hitomi
I was on a community website for fishing for 10 years
Pretending to be friends with Hitomi and exchanging messages with her
You're unbelievable
You've been with her for 31 years, Kensuke
How did you think Hitomi would feel when you say you're selling the shop?
There's nothing else I can do for her
That's not true
Hitomi has a great smile
As a parent, don't you want to protect that smile no matter what?
I'm not giving up
On Hitomi's happiness
"But if any more problems crop up,"
"When that happens..."
"Consider the engagement null and void"
"Happy birthday Dad! Thank you for always playing with me! I love you!"
"Thank you always, Dad - Hitomi"
"Wishes"
I'm okay. This brain tumour...
Just a bit of radiation hits it, ZAP, and it will become teeny-weeny
As a parent, don't you want to protect that smile no matter what?
Thirty-two
Sorry, I'll do the rest in instalments!
"Missed calls - 18"
"Dad"
I'm home
Dad?
Yes, who is that?
- Oh no - Madam Sonoda
I'm sorry for coming to see you so early in the morning
I know my daughter's illness has created trouble for you
As a father, I will do everything I can for her
Sorry, we're not free now
Just a moment will do. Please hear me out
Please leave
Please!
Dad
Where did he go?
Kensuke
Why are you here?
Don't come here! Don't come here!
- Supplies - What?
If you're going to fight a long war, better eat up now
- What if they see you? - I'm hidden, don't worry
- No thanks - Just eat
Don't leave the things here! Hey! Take them away!
Even that person is here! What's going on?
It's ringing
- Never mind - Pick it up
Don't come here!
It's from Hitomi. Hello, Hitomi?
What? Why are you answering?
What are you doing?
Was that Dad's voice?
Where are you?
Um, where is this?
How long do you plan to be outside there?
You are disturbing the neighbours
- I'm sorry, Madam Sonoda - Sonoda?
Even just a while will do
Shirogane, please
Just 1 minute will do. Can I please speak to you in person?
Isn't it quite unreasonable of you to come here so early?
Please leave
Why not, if just for a while?
Just 1 minute will do. Please!
Please!
Madam Sonoda, please hear him out
He's a lousy father with a sour look, but he does care for his daughter
As the child's mother, I guarantee that. Please, Madam Sonoda
That's enough!
You think you're a mother?
Have you ever made Hitomi's lunch box for her sports day?
Have you ever dried her futon after she wet her bed?
When she had mumps, when she had measles...
I was always there by her side! Me!
Madam Sonoda
Hitomi's never been a wilful child
Even though I couldn't play with her when I had to work...
She'll always smile and say "that's completely okay"
When the shop was not doing well
She'll always encourage me by saying, "It's alright Dad, your sushi is the best in the world!"
She always puts herself last
She always worries about her parents
I...
As Hitomi's parent
I want to give her happiness no matter what
If something happens to that child
I will definitely take care of her
So, please let her get married to Yuichi
Getting married to Yuichi
Is now that child's...
Last hope
Please! I beg you!
Dad!
- That's enough, let's go home - No, I can't go now
Not until they approve. Please!
That's enough, let's go home
- Dad - Please
- Let's go home - Please
That's enough, Dad
- Please - Dad
Mr Serizawa, please go home for now
We'll contact you again
Sorry for causing you trouble
Sorry about just now. I'll go see them another time
No, I'll go
I should be the one to tell them
Are you hungry? I'll make some sushi
No, Dad, sit down
What?
I'll make sushi for you. I haven't done it in a while
You used to let me do it during holidays
Yes
You said you were going to become a sushi chef when you grew up
I think I did write that in a primary school composition
Sorry to keep you waiting
The rice is crushed. You pressed it too hard
Really?
One more
I can't bear to see this. I'm taking over
- But I said I'll be making - You sit down
I loved watching you make sushi like this
What, after all this time...
If this shop is gone
I'll hate myself forever for falling sick
- Dad? - Yes?
Sorry I didn't tell you properly about my illness
No, it's my fault
Delicious!
- The quality is really different - Of course
Dad
Actually...
My brain tumour...
Is malignant
The 5-year survival rate is 20%
Before I sleep, I always wish...
When I wake up in the morning
That it's all a dream
Malignant, survival rate...
I wish all those would be lies
But when I open my eyes
Reality hasn't changed after all
Dad
I...
I'm really scared
I'm scared
I see
It's okay, cry
Let it all out
Don't act strong in front of me
Here you go
Wishes: "I wish that you outlive me"
I want to eat...
Dad's sushi
Next year
The year after that too
It's alright. It's alright
It's alright
5 years later
10 years later
At this shop
I'll serve you sushi
So
Don't give up, alright?
Dad
I...
I'll fight on
Don't cry at the wedding
Who's going to cry?
Wishes: "I wish that you outlive me"
Ninety-nine
I don't care what happens to me, just cure Hitomi's illness. Please!
- I'll come with you to the property agent - That's alright, I'll withdraw it myself
- Brother, good luck - Thanks
- Thanks, Gen - Don't stand on ceremony
Thank you too, Shota
It's rare for you to bring a lunch box, Senior
Wow, it's full of vegetables
- Looks very healthy - Yeah
" I've started to realize this "
" I shouldn't just look up at the sky and wish "
" Whether I think the sky is beautiful or not "
" Depends on myself "
Yuichi's going to a university hospital in the US?
Dad knows some people over there and appealed to them
But... right now...
We are so thankful to you for always looking out for us, Mr Hirose
Not at all, it will be good for Yuichi when he takes over the hospital here
Work hard, Yuichi
I did some research, and it's prescribed for glaucoma and Meniere's disease
As well as brain illnesses
Really?
Looks like there's no mistake, she's been going to the hospital
How can she not report such an important matter
Grave of Naito Hideo
" Miracles will happen "
" I believed "