It's not me.
She has someone else. Someone who supported her when things were rough.
I saw my dad!
Shota is a good guy. He'll be able to accept anything.
Do you remember the letter? We watched the fireworks together, right?
I left it in your desk after that.
There wasn't anything like that.
I saw it.
Your dad received money from Doctor Aoi.
Do you want to get back together?
Why did you hand him money?
Why do you have the letter I wrote for Aoi? You're the worst.
Akari didn't come home last night.
What should we do? I really hope she's not thinking anything weird.
Shota!
What's with you?
Did something happen between you and Akari?
Hey, Shota! Answer me!
It's over... between us.
What do you mean it's over?
It means exactly what I said.
Explain it to me properly.
Is this because of Akari's dad?
Akari came looking for me earlier to consult.
When she said, she saw her dad,
you didn't want to listen to her at all.
I gave him money, so he wouldn't meet Akari again.
Akari learned about it.
Why did you do something like that?
A father like him to be by her side, isn't good for Akari's sake.
What?
So what?
You drove him away with money?
That's right.
That's not right at all.
You know Akari was looking for him all along,
and you've been watching her by her side, haven't you?
Didn't you say it yourself...
that you wouldn't let her be alone anymore?
Did you forget that?
Say something!
Go home.
You're really the worst.
- Bye bye! - Bye bye!
Seriously? What should we do?
Didn't the Hachioji aquarium rejected our proposal the other day?
The clients thought it over, and they like Mariko's plan after all.
Great!
Well, that's great, but we have another client.
The restaurant in Yokohama.
We are so close to conclude the contract, so this is really a bad timing.
But if she hears this, Mariko-san would absolutely say, "We'll have to do it."
She got all fired up.
What should we do?
We'd have to do it.
That's right. We'd have to.
What? Were you listening?
There she is. Mariko appeared above us.
I know that it's difficult, but somehow...
can't we make the shark tank larger?
What?
I want to make it like a movie screen, so it looks like the sharks are attacking us.
You know, the movie, "Jaws"?
We could merge it with the tank next to it. No, we can't!
Then the ocean sunfish might get eaten. No! It's not an aquarium without sunfish...
She pushed the ON button. She is really motivated.
When she gets like this, no one can stop her.
Mariko-san, the project in Yokohama...
- It's fine. I'll decline. - Yeah, but--
If you lied to your true feelings, wouldn't you regret it?
Understood.
Okay, after the briefing, let's prepare for the presentation.
I got it! Should we put a fish-eye lens inside the tank...?
You seemed spacing out today?
No, I wasn't.
- Really? - Yeah.
That's good then.
Hey, do you want to go here on our break tomorrow?
The art gallery?
I thought it might help you for the contest.
What do you say?
No?
Sounds good. Let's go.
- Really? - Yeah.
I think you'd like it, Aoi.
- Really? - Yeah.
[ Japanese contemporary art exhibition ]
You thought it was over, but don't you think you want to be together again after seeing each other?
Akari was saved by Shota. Surely.
I want to become Akari's family, so that she doesn't have to be alone anymore.
It's over... between us.
Koinaka Episode 5
Yes?
Akari
She loves me.
She loves me not.
Good morning.
What's wrong?
Someone said,
What?
In this world, it is so-called love.
Huh?
I had a fated phone call one hour ago.
She asked me a question in her cute voice.
"Are you alone right now?"
She came to visit after I answered her, "That's right".
Excuse me! May I have the material for the Kondo house presentation?
That was the best part though...
- Here you are. - Thank you.
But, isn't it rare to have a guest during the holiday?
She asked to see the list of employees who work on our construction sites.
Why did she ask for that?
It seems she was looking for her dad.
I think her name was Serizawa or something.
I've never seen a lady who is befitting for me.
No, I can't. I still have Mirei...
The Farewell-bus
quietly breaks into a run, carrying you. You wave...
Shota
Hello!!
Hey. Is Akari there?
No, she hasn't.
I see.
Did something happen?
The mirror art piece outside, it can be seen from the second floor corridor.
The impression it gives from there is completely different.
The way they use the space is incredible.
Even the angles of light entering the room have been well calculated.
Depending on the hour, the same artworks may look completely different.
Yeah.
That's pretty.
Excuse me for a second.
- Hello? - Aoi?
Did Akari contact you yet?
Hasn't she come home yet?
Yes, if she contacts me, then I'll let you know.
Okay, sure.
Did something happen to Akari-chan?
No, nothing really.
I think she came by the office earlier though.
Kotani said someone named Serizawa came looking for her dad.
I think it was Akari-chan.
-I know Akari's whereabouts.-What?
I think she went to meet her dad. She left this morning, so you can catch up if you hurry.
Are you listening?
- I've got a deadline for a thesis today. - Huh?
What are you saying right now?
Who's gonna go if you don't?
I don't have the right to do so.
In any case, you should talk to her and settle the matter.
You hurt Akari about her dad, right?
That's not all.
What?
Anyway... I can't go.
Hey, Shota!
Tateyama, Chiba prefecture, 294-0091
Did the art inspire you somewhat?
Ah, yes. It's been a while since I came to a museum, but it is great.
I'm all inspired now.
Okay, then, do you want to go different museums next time?
I heard that there is a good one in Aoyama. [ New Messages: Shota ]
Aoi?
Eh? Ah, Aoyama?
I think this is it.
Good morning.
Is Serizawa okay?
Eh?
She caught a cold, right? She called to let me know she'll be absent today.
Ah, it is not too bad, I heard.
I will teach you instead. I have some free time.
You have free time even though you are a doctor?
I guess so.
I am home.
Aoi! A big problem!
Ah, Ruiko-san.
What happened?
Akari-chan has disappeared.
Do you know anything?
I think she went to see her father.
Really?
Shota didn't know about it.
I guess...
they broke up.
- You are kidding? - Why?
I don't know in details.
I think her father is the reason why.
Do you think Akari-chan is alright?
Hey, what if she does the same thing again?
Aoi!
No way, she is not a kid anymore.
What happened between her and her father?
Akari's family used to own a shipyard, but it went bankrupt.
So they ran away from home to get away from the debt.
When she was a high school senior, the day after the fireworks festival.
Akari-chan didn't say a word to us and just disappeared.
Oni-chan didn't notice anything unusual with her.
Aoi.
Can you give me an answer from the last time?
Would you come back to me?
That...was what I was going to say, but
you can forget all that.
Eh?
To tell you the truth, I found someone else.
He is mature and calm.
I feel at ease
being next to him.
Very different from you, Aoi.
I am sorry for messing with you.
Something happened?
Something happened to you, not me.
Did you think I wouldn't notice?
We spent a whole day today, but
you didn't pay attention to me at all, right?
You pretended to be having a good time.
That is not--
You might think that
it's fine to hide your true feelings in order to make someone else happy, but
that is your ego.
Each time you...
sacrifice yourself,
there is someone who gets hurt by it.
You should go to the person whom you want to stay with, Aoi.
This is the address of Akari-chan's father.
I guess you don't want it, huh?
You are obedient.
I am sorry.
Thanks.
The wind that blows in the gap of time
In the corner of the classroom
Your hair was swaying,
Ruiko-san? and I was just charmed
We... couldn't go back. I fell in love with you
It's almost as if we walked the skies
I guess Oni-chan got dumped again. It's almost as if we walked the skies
It's almost as if we walked the skies everyday
No. It was only natural to be
It was me who got dumped. by your side
I've always imagine in the future would be the same
He was always trying to see what he should do rather than what he wants to do.
He always put other people before him.
Why are our two hearts drifting away?
Nanami-chan. Why are our two hearts drifting away?
Yes? So why, so why, so why...
You have a great brother.
cannot be reached
True love
- Hey! - What is going on?
Well, you can just follow me.
Who you might be?
Um...
Well, is...
Serizawa Hirotoshi-san here?
My husband is not here right now.
Can I ask what is this about?
He... took care of me before at work.
I was nearby, so I just...
dropped by.
I see. Thank you very much.
[ Shota ] Akari's father has a new family.
She doesn't know about it.
Toyona Famous Black Ramen. Did you miss this?
My mother sent me a bunch of these.
Well, nothing is better than this
when we have troubles with romance.
Thank you for the meal.
Akari will be fine. Aoi went after her.
I will hear you out on everything you want to say.
Eat up.
Just go ahead and eat. It will get soggy.
Ah, so good!
Good but salty!
I am home.
Hi, someone is here to see you.
A guest?
Takanashi Erika-san.
She said she worked with you.
Takanashi? I wonder who it was.
Hello.
It has been a while.
Perhaps from the shipping company in Gunma Pref.?
Yes.
I am home.
Who is this lady, Dad?
She used to work with him.
Greet her.
Hello.
Her father didn't come see her.
What do you mean?
He came for money.
What?
He has a new family, and
his daughter is still young.
They will need money from now on.
What is that?
I didn't want Akari to find out.
I didn't want to hurt her.
I... can understand that.
However, I don't think it was a good idea for you to pay him off...
You don't know how Akari was back then.
After her father abandoned her,
she lost everything.
However, she didn't give up on a dream to be a teacher. She worked so hard and saved money.
Finally she just started.
I was there watching her,
how much she tried.
I wanted to protect her...
no matter what.
I am going to my part-time job.
Okay.
Please make yourself at home.
Reina.
Go.. buy a snack for yourself.
Okay.
I am sorry...
about everything.
Naoko...
the person you just saw.
We met in Sendai City.
She took care of me, and
we moved out here together.
We are thinking about registering the marriage soon.
The girl...
is her daughter.
It is very hard for a woman to
raise a child on her own.
That is why... money.
I had no other choice.
I guess you still like the ocean.
It is good that you look healthy.
I was thinking that you might have already died.
I am sorry.
I am very sorry.
About money...
I will pay him back.
So...I will leave now.
I heard you are getting married to that doctor?
Yes.
Be happy.
You, too, dad.
One-chan!
You are leaving already?
Yes.
Here you go. This is for you.
Thanks.
It tastes good.
This is same.
Reina-chan.
Do you like your dad?
Yes.
I see.
See you later.
Bye-bye.
Aoi!
You met my father in Tokyo, right?
Yeah.
The reason you didn't tell me was because he didn't want to see me?
I knew it. Did you know that he has a new family?
I heard from Shota.
They are registering their marriage soon. What a surprise.
She was a cute girl. Her name is Reina-chan.
She was cheerful and nice.
Does that mean I have a new sister now?
Did you tell him off?
Eh?
A complaint. Didn't you say you had to do that?
He... kept apologizing to me.
I couldn't say anything to him after hearing that.
Why are you faking a smile?
What?
Why did you disappear all of sudden and make me worried?
Aoi!!
You'll feel better.
You don't have to...
force yourself.
I spent 2,500 yen to come here by bus.
Top of that, the house is too far away from the bus station!
It is very hot, too!
What the heck...
If you were going to apologize, why did you abandon me?
Stupid jerk!
- I feel better. - You see?
Too hot!
Too far!
I know how you feel, but...
What's with you?
You are too cool.
Why did you protect her even though she misunderstood you?
Normally people don't go that far.
It is nobody's fault.
Why does life have to be this complicated?
I...
came here to curse him out today.
But,
Reina-chan had the same thing.
It is from your father?
Yes.
When I had a thought that Reina-chan is loved by dad
like me back then,
I couldn't say anything.
She treasures that key chain.
Her father made it for her when she started an elementary school.
You know her mother died when she was little,
So she thought if she kept that,
she felt connected with her father, the only family she has left.
Maybe I didn't know her well.
Even though I was with her the whole time.
I should have let her meet her father.
Even she got hurt, I could stay with her.
Looking at ocean makes me feel calm.
Somehow... it heals me.
I will stay here a little longer, so
you can go if you want.
I will leave when I feel like it.
Akari is actually very sensitive, you know.
When she gets depressed, she falls deep down.
Thanks.
I guess it was bad when her father left her, right?
However, she is smiling now.
You did great.
I...was always insecure.
How can I make her keep smiling next to me.
But...
little things can make her happy,
I guess.
Here.
You're hungry, right?
Thanks.
Hey.
When we finish eating...
Tada! Do you want to do this?
Sure!
- There you go. - Beautiful!
Let me light this up, too.
I got it.
It's gone. What are we doing?
- Start writing! - Slowly, right?
- Do it in details. - Got it.
Wow, it's amazing!
It worked!
Why are you being scared?
Wow! Beautiful!
Give me a sip.
You know...
about Shota.. Are you guys okay?
Yes, I guess.
Ah, what should we light next?
Let's do this one.
Later.
It may not be my business, but
you should talk to Akari and
make up, alright?
If you talk to her about her father, she would understand.
That's not only problem.
What?
Nothing. Thanks for today.
Hey, I've always told you this, but fireworks don't last longer when hold your breath.
It is done now.
You haven't changed, Aoi.
Here is the last one.
- Hey, do you remember? - Hhmm?
When we were in the elementary, we played hide-and-seek after the fireworks.
I hid in the boat, and I fell asleep.
We looked all over for you because you disappeared.
When I woke up, it was dark and lonely.
But,
you found me.
I was happy.
How did you knew I was there?
I...
always watched you.
I thought I knew you well.
I was always right next to you.
That's why at that time,
the fireworks festival,
I was thinking why I couldn't notice.
I regretted it.
I've been wanting to apologize.
I'm sorry.
I can't do anything for you.
But now you are beside me.
I'm glad you are here today.
Thank you.
I...
liked you, Akari.
You are my
first love.
Why you look so shocked? You should have known.
I asked you out on the fireworks festival.
I wouldn't know if you don't tell me. You should have told me.
The relationship we had...
I didn't want to lose that.
That's why I couldn't tell you.
It goes same for me, too.
The last time at the BBQ,
I told you about the letter, right?
Yeah. The one you put inside my desk.
The truth is...
I wrote, "I like you, Aoi."
You are... my first love, too.
What? What is with your face? You should have known.
If I don't like you, I wouldn't kiss you.
Well... I wouldn't know if you don't tell me.
I thought you rejected me.
Not on a letter.
I should have told you directly with words.
What are we doing?
Why do things have to be so complicated?
I've always imagine in the future would be the same
In the summer you were here, unable to express
my feelings well, oh.
Why are our two hearts drifting away?
So why, so why, so why...
cannot be reached
Too late to realized it was only a trap of love
My twisted feelings wander around seeking for the lights
Unfulfilled wish
I left it all behind
The summer and miracle you gave me
I won't forget it, oh...
the overflowing emotion hidden in the twilight.
So why, so why, so why...
Then, I realized your
true love, true love
[ Preview ] - What is this? - I took it and hid it.
What was this past 5 years?
Weren't you always regretting it? Are you okay with that?
If we still can make it, I want to bring it back.
If you pass the exam, let's celebrate.
Are you saying that you are entrusting me with a design?
That is right.
Thank you very much for worrying for me.
Things have happened, but...
It was Shota who supported you for past 5 years.
Aoi, I am going to see Shota.