You have to be hospitalized for a while. Let's proceed with radiotherapy
Is Hitomi really going to be alright?
I'm not going to study overseas
And I have no intention of leaving Hitomi's side
Please let her feel at ease
I love you, Yuichi
About you studying overseas
I have replied to say that you will be going
What?
Your real father is a man named Naito Hideo
- Hitomi! - You're terrible
Please! She made these even while in the hospital, one by one, just for this day
"From: Hitomi Rika, thank you for today"
Rika?
She is what she is, but she loves you very much
Mom...
1 week later
Finally I can be at home today
~ Episode 7 ~
Brother's been waiting for you until his neck is this long
Hitomi
Congratulations on being discharged
You've worked hard for the treatment
Thanks
I'll be going then. I just wanted to see you
Hey wait
We're getting together for dinner tonight, Yuichi and the rest
Would you like to come?
- Can I? - She can, right?
What?
Yes
Thank you
I have to go settle the bill. Wait for me at the lobby
Wait...
Um, this, you know...
Do you want to use the wheelchair?
- I'm okay now - That's great
The treatment must have worked
I'm happy that Yuichi has made up his mind to go to Boston
Thank you for all your efforts
We're really...
I'm really sorry!
Please allow me to turn down your offer
Yuichi
I'm sorry for not communicating this properly to my parents...
- And for causing you trouble - It's not like that, Mr Hirose
What's going on, Yuichi?
Right now...
I just want to be by my fiancée's side
I'm really grateful for your kindness
But I'm sorry
Yuichi! Yuichi! Wait!
How could you do whatever you like
You're the one who's doing whatever you like, Mom
Letting this proceed without telling me
I'm going off first. I'm meeting Hitomi
Yuichi...
Please come to the outpatient clinic the next time
Paper aeroplane?
Sorry
- Not at all, here you go - Thank you
This is part of the school inside the hospital
During free learning time, they draw and do artwork here
There's a professional teacher, but he's a patient too
He volunteers to teach the kids here
Wow
"Recruiting volunteers"
Are you interested in volunteering?
Well, yeah
- Boss, relax a bit - I am relaxed
Obviously not
Good afternoon
She's back
- Hitomi! - I'm back
Welcome home
I'm back
Hitomi, welcome home
I'm back, thank you
Brother, you're making such a fuss. Are you going to cry?
No, stupid
- Let's go in - Yes
I'm back, Kohei
I came along
Yes, come in
"Temporarily closed for business" - Cheers! - Cheers!
Thank you for coming, Yuichi. You must be very busy with work
Not at all. I must say this is quite a spread
You've worked hard too, Kohei. Thanks for making the hamburger stew
You've really become familiar with the shop while I was away
He asked Kensuke to give him another chance
Well, yeah
That's nice. I want to work too
- You're on leave, Hitomi - Yes
You've worked hard for the treatment, so take it easy
But somehow I feel I'm wasting time
It's a blessing to be able to work
By the way, how are the wedding preparations going?
Yes, we have to get to work quickly
- Yes - Before the wedding...
I'm thinking of going to see your parents again to talk to them properly
Right
Your dad must be really relieved
Now that he's told you everything about your mom
Yes... but I still haven't asked her anything yet
You want to know, don't you? About your real father
It's complicated
Dad and Aunt are still my family and that hasn't changed
Yes, a really warm...
And great family
I want to form a great family with you and your parents too
Of course you will
"- I'm really sorry "- Enough about this matter"
But the way things are going...
- She still hasn't approved of our marriage - Hitomi
What's important is that we are together now
That's all that matters
"When you think of someone..."
"When you care about someone too much"
"Sometimes you have misunderstandings"
"Sometimes you hurt each other"
"Sometimes you cross paths without meeting"
"And sometimes you lose sight of each other"
"Even so, is there anything you can gain from that?"
Kekkonshiki no zenjitsu ni ON THE DAY BEFORE THE WEDDING
Let's work hard together
Doctor?
About the volunteer programme...
Can I join?
Of course
On Saturday, the kids' families are coming here to have an event
If you're feeling alright, feel free to participate
Yes, thank you very much
Wow, they're flying! Amazing
Oh, Hitomi!
I didn't think she would be here too
She's become very popular with the kids
His name is Kiriyama Toru and he's an expert at making paper planes
This is my daughter, Serizawa Hitomi
I'm going off now
Hello
Your mom is very fun
Sorry
Want to try?
- OK - It's surprisingly fun
How far can you make them fly?
Wow, it's flying
- Hitomi - Shota
- Your phone's off - Sorry, I was in the hospital
- What's up? - The MP's daughter came to the shop
She's waiting for you
Good afternoon, Hitomi
Good afternoon
Good afternoon, Hitomi
Good afternoon
She has something to tell you
I have something to ask of you and of everyone here
It's about Yuichi
Does everyone here know about...
Yuichi's offer to study in Boston?
Was there such a thing, Hitomi?
- Yes - That's Yuichi's dream
And also a big chance that may never come again
Yuichi has turned it down
His reason is that he cannot leave Hitomi's side
If that's what he wants and that's his decision, what's wrong with that?
- Shota - It's not just that
Yuichi giving up his dream
Is causing his parents great pain
Aunt even collapsed and was hospitalized
What?
Although she has been discharged
Her relationship with Yuichi is going from bad to worse
Even if that's the truth, that's between the two of them
- It's not your place to say... - Shota!
Everyone, please
Set Yuichi free
Take care
"Yuichi, I have something to talk to you about. Let's meet"
She went to the shop?
That's why I asked that bastard whether Hitomi's alright
That bastard? Did you meet with Yuichi?
I knew Hitomi was uneasy about his offer to study overseas
I see
Thanks for doing that for Hitomi, Monmon
I'm really happy
But you know...
Isn't it time you stopped worrying endlessly [monmon] about her?
I like you very much, Monmon
So I hope you can find your own happiness too
Isn't it time to draw a line
And move on?
"What if Yuichi broke up with me? Would it be easier on him?"
Your mom being hospitalized
And things between you and your parents being so bad
I didn't know any of that
Mom was hospitalized, but it was nothing serious
As for my relationship with my parents, it's no big deal
But I wanted you to tell me these things
- Sorry - I don't want you to apologize
I just...
I just want you to treat me as an equal
If you hold things back from me and fuss over me
I feel it must be because of the illness
And I hate feeling so miserable
You don't trust me?
It's true, as you said, I don't want to add to your burden
So I keep quiet about things that I don't have to tell you
But that doesn't mean I'm hiding my true feelings from you
If you believe in me, then you won't feel uneasy
Maybe you're right
Taking away the courage to believe
Maybe that's how scary the illness is
I'm going now
Sorry
Shota
That person Mana came to Iwaizushi
Maybe you wanted to handle all the burden by yourself
But if you can't protect Hitomi, there's no point!
If it was me, I wouldn't do anything to hurt her
Because I know everything about her
When she laughs, when she cries
I've been by her side and observed her since we were young
But
But I'm not good enough
Because...
I'm just her childhood friend
Even if I can make her laugh
I can't give her happiness
Only you can
Alright?
So, I beg you
No matter what happens, protect her
Please!
I promise you
So as not to let you down too...
I will definitely...
Give her happiness
"You don't trust me?"
Welcome home, Yuichi
Mana arranged some time for us to meet MP Hirose this Saturday
We can talk to to him again about you studying overseas...
You're still talking about that?
What do you mean "still"? Please!
This is the last chance, for you and for the clinic
On Saturday...
I'm going to the hospital Hitomi goes to
To help out at a children's event
An event? You're giving this up for that?
Mom...
I want to add to the pediatric section if we're going to expand the clinic
I can do many things as a doctor even if I don't study overseas
You're doing this just because you can't give up on your own dream, right?
What do you mean?
- Oh it's you, Yuichi - Hello
Sorry, Hitomi's at the hospital school
No, I've come today to apologize to you, Dad
About what Mana said
I heard she was very rude. I'm sorry
Please, lift your head up
I'm the one who's sorry, I didn't know anything about your offer to study overseas
- I'm really sorry - No, I didn't explain it properly
It's my fault. But I've turned down the offer
So there's really nothing to worry about
- I see - Yes
But when I think about what your parents must feel
I feel I should tell you to forget about Hitomi
And go fulfill your dream
Sorry for being such a parent
Not at all
To Hitomi, you're the best father she could have
Thank you
Thank you, Yuichi
When you've done this, this is next
- Are you done? - We're done!
- Good afternoon - Good afternoon
You're almost done already? May I join you?
Yes, sure
Sis, are you not feeling well too?
Yeah...
There's something bad growing in my head
- Are you alright? - Yes, I'm alright
Thanks
Good afternoon
Ms Hitomi...
Don't tell me we have the same illness?
Brain tumour?
Oh... yes
I knew it
Have you gone for an operation?
No, they said it's in a location where they can't operate
They said the same for me too. But...
You're engaged, right?
- What? - The ring
Yes
I was engaged, and I had a fiancée too
We'd decided on the wedding venue, and we were going to be happy together
Then I found out about my illness
Even then I didn't give up and I thought we could fight it together
But it didn't work out
The hurdles were higher than I thought
We were so careful towards each other, it got so tiring
In the end, we didn't overcome it
You're fortunate, Ms Hitomi
How is Hitomi's volunteering going?
She seems to be enjoying herself
That's great
And...
What about her condition?
Frankly, it looks serious
So long as we can't remove the tumour, we can't say it's cured
The tumour is still growing
Even if we suppress the growth with radiotherapy or chemotherapy
There are risks of side effects
You just have to give her even more support than you have up to now
It's been so long since I've had Dad's miso rice balls
Delicious as ever
That's about all I can do
No
Sorry for making you worry about me
What are you saying?
Don't mind me
I wonder if I can really hang on until the wedding
It'll be alright
If anything happens, I'll carry you to the goal if I have to
Why would I go with you to the goal, Dad?
You have a point
But you know, Yuichi also asked us to trust him
So it will be alright for sure
Thanks for the food. I'm going to bathe
Thanks for cleaning up
"Wedding guest list (bride)"
"Dear Chinatsu, Thank you for attending my wedding today! It's thanks to you showing me around the model showroom that I really enjoyed myself. Let's go out and eat sometime again! Thank you..."
"Dear Kana..." "Dear Daiki..."
"In the end, we didn't make it"
"If you really believe in me, then you won't feel uneasy"
I can believe in you, right?
Sonoda Mom
Hello
Sorry for not keeping in touch
How have you been feeling since the last time we met?
I'm well, thank you
Sorry I didn't know about you being hospitalized too
It's alright
Um...
I've wanted to come see you about Yuichi's offer to study overseas
It's my fault that he gave up his important dream
I feel really sorry about this for Yuichi, and you, and everyone
It's just that...
I believe Yuichi...
Is that true?
What?
Do you really feel sorry for us?
Yes
If that's the case...
Then return Yuichi to us right now
- That's all for the morning patients - OK
When Yuichi was small, his body was weak
He always had fevers
To give him a strong and healthy body...
I've done everything I could
And...
I've given him the best education
And that child has worked so hard too
And now he's become a doctor fit to succeed this clinic
That child is our family's...
And my...
Hope
You have taken everything away from us
I do pity you for your illness
But just because of that...
Why do you have to destroy everything we have worked so hard to build?
If only he never met you
Yuichi can still be on the path to a happy life
You...
You...!
If only you didn't exist
Mom...
How could you say that?
I'm...
Really sorry
Hitomi
Hitomi!
Hitomi
Hitomi, I'm sorry! I'm really sorry!
There's nothing to apologize for
But...
Mom didn't say anything wrong
As she said, I've messed up your life
What are you saying? That's not true!
Yes it is!
Calm down
We shouldn't get married
Please, listen to me
There's no way we can overcome this
Hitomi!
Since I gave you that ring
My feelings for you have not changed 1 milimetre
I want to live my life with you
Yuichi
Why does it have to be her?
To lose your family and your dream
What's the point of being with her?
I guess you...
Have not really loved anyone yet
No! I love you, Yuichi...
She's going to die, isn't she?
If that's the case
Why not me?
Hitomi will live on
I believe that
Although I'm a doctor
Rather than medical science...
Now, I believe in miracles
Yuichi
I...
I didn't tell you this because I knew you didn't want to hear it
Hitomi...
Collapsed and was hospitalized
She's been undergoing radiotherapy
She's also quit the work that she found so fulfilling
Amidst losing so many things...
She must be fighting her anxieties every day until she feels like screaming
Even so, Hitomi...
Just wanted you to approve of her
That's always been her wish
Why did you have to say that?
I'm very sad, Mom
Are you with Hitomi now?
No I'm not, why?
Yuichi's mother asked to see her and she hasn't come back yet
Do you know where she might have gone?
"You have taken everything away from us"
Hitomi
What are you doing here?
Kensuke's worried about you
It's your fault that Yuichi can't fulfill his dream!
If only you didn't exist!
Did she tell you that?
Well, that's what a mother's like
For the sake of the child we love, we can become monsters or saints
By the way, the boys and girls at Hidamari Park...
Got into a huge fight over toys today
They shouted "idiot! ugly girl!" at each other and a boy hit someone else on the head
She cried so hard, there was an uproar
What's more, it was the boy who hit her who cried the loudest
Then 10 minutes later, the 2 of them sat side by side to eat like nothing happened
Aren't kids great? They're so simple
They say what they want to say to each other, they cry it all out, then it's all forgotten
Adults are so troublesome
Yuichi said...
Of course we'll be able to overcome this, but...
He glared at me and got really angry
What? Yuichi got angry?
You two haven't even quarrelled before, right? That's progress!
Yuichi...
He gets it
In life, there are things...
That you just don't let go of
Although I did
But you were looking after him, right?
My real...
Father?
Was it tough?
I was happy
Being with him
I was happy
"I want to live my life with you"
"I'll wait for you at the event hall tomorrow. Please come if you're feeling well"
- Yuichi - Mom
Where's Hitomi? She's not here yet?
Um, no, actually...
You two had a fight, right?
Sorry for making you worry
On the contrary, I'm relieved. It shows you two are moving forward
Looks like I won't be needed soon
Please take care of Hitomi from now on
I will
Sonoda Dad
Hello
Hitomi? Are you with Yuichi now?
I'm at home now
Is anything wrong?
Actually, I can't reach my wife
What?
We're supposed to meet up for a work lunch, but she didn't come
And no one is picking up the phone at home
She collapsed once before, so I'm a bit worried if she's feeling unwell again
Mom
Are you alright?
Mom! Are you alright?
I can't be in that house anymore
Yuichi
Is not going to forgive me
If Yuichi abandons me
Where can I go?
I don't have anywhere to go
The Sonoda house
Yuichi
These are everything to me
I just...
Wanted that child to be happy
Where did I go wrong?
I'm a fool
A fool...
Mom...
You didn't do anything wrong
Yuichi
Is not going to abandon you
He cherishes you
So you don't have to go anywhere
You have that house, don't you, Mom?
You have Yuichi, don't you?
Mom
Let's go meet Yuichi
- Everyone, good afternoon - Good afternoon
My name is Sonoda Yuichi
And today
I will read you this book called "I grew up here"
But before that
Let me say a few things about life
I had a weak body when I was a kid
I was often resting at home and I couldn't go to school
When I was feeling lonely, the person who suggested that I get my favourite insects as pets...
Was my mother
My first pet was a cricket
At night, it would give a beautiful cry of "ring ring"
That comforted me
But when I woke up one morning
The cricket that was crying the night before
Was no longer moving
I was shocked and I cried. Then my mother said this
"The cricket with its beautiful crying"
"Gave all of us happy feelings"
"Every living thing in this world"
"Humans, animals, flowers, insects"
"Definitely"
"Leaves something behind them"
"So rather than feeling sad"
"Let's cherish what they leave behind them"
With those words in my heart
I became a doctor
And...
I've met many people, many lives
As my mother said
Every one of them wants to live on
And leave something behind them
And now...
I am...
Facing one very important life
She's fighting many fights
She laughs, sometimes she cries
Even then she looks forward
And lives on every day
With all her strength
To give her family
Her friends
And I
An almost unbearable happiness
So, everyone, make sure...
You give someone happiness
And I too...
Will work for her sake
To give her happiness
And that's all I have to say about life
Mom
Hitomi
I'm sorry
Sorry for giving you a hard time
Sorry for hurting you so many times
I've said things I can't take back
Sorry
Please take care of Yuichi
Yes
"When you think of someone..."
"As those feelings grow stronger"
"Sometimes you have misunderstandings"
"Sometimes you hurt each other"
"But"
"There's something you can gain from that too"
I've found the answer
- What? - The thing in my life
That I will never let go of
What is it?
Hope, I guess
"He greeted me and walked past..."
"People call these 'bonds'"
Hitomi, thank you
No, Mom is my family too
Hitomi, I've been thinking about this for a while
- Want to live together? - What?
How about it?
I want to do that too
Really? That's great
Please calm down and listen to this
The effects of the radiotherapy and chemotherapy
Can't be seen so far
What's more, there's swelling in the brain as a side effect of the radiotherapy
- Swelling? - Think of it as...
The area around the tumour beginning to swell
I will observe her condition and prescribe medication to deal with that
But for now, the treatment has been ineffective
And if the brain swelling worsens...
You must be prepared for the worst