Kamahara Kiko
It's Sazae-san that's the problem.
*Sazae-san is a Japanese comic strip created by Machiko Hasegawa.
Sumikawa District Office
Nursing Department Employee
I love it too
In childhood, I was so influenced that I named a neighborhood feral cat "Tama"
Tama is the name of Sazae-san's cat
But you know, for the single mother Sazae-san is spellbinding
It's spellbinding? Father Namihei. Mother Fune.
Daughter Sazae. Masuo. Katsu. Wakame. Tara-chan
Don't you mean Tama? Ah, Tama... Anyway
Sazae-san's leads a tremendous life
There's a father and a mother so it's a perfect family
What does she have to be unhappy about? I don't think that was the intention but...
So? What's the daycare waiting list like? Ah. Umm…
There are 214 waiting- He'll graduate pre-school first at this rate!
You're not needed! You died, so don't ever come back!
Yuki!?
I didn't think you'd actually come.
How did it go at the hospital? You have a time limit.
(Fumi) A petition? (Satoko) Kamihara is
inappropriate for Shizuku Pre-school. Could you be a bit more obedient please.
These unspoken rules go as far as making your child cry! It's fucking stupid!
Until we meet again, take care
Naraoka Shinnosuke
Shizuku Pre-School Teacher
Haruto! Safe? Safe!
You're out!
How is it that every single day, you're here at the last minute?
I get delayed by a customer when I'm about to leave… Haruto, get your things
Please allow for more time Haruto is the only kindergartner
who is in extended care every day. Is that so?
The other kindergartners attend private supplementary class after pre-school
Please have this sewn by next Wednesday
It's the cloth for the carp streamers for the festival We even have to handmake carp streamers?!
On Wednesday, the parents and child who have made streamers will put their handprints on them
to make the design of the scales
If you follow the instructions exactly you can make nice eyes and such
Again with the sewing It starts next Wednesday at 2 PM
A weekday again… Because there are questions about it every year
on the elementary school entrance exam, all the parents participate
I'll get it done somehow.
Let's buy some new ones. A more executive looking pair.
Kamiya Yuki
Aren't you spending wildly lately?
Kamiya Kyouji
Yuki's Husband
Aren't those clothes also new? I've had them for a while
Not only do I not have an allowance, we aren't repaying the loan from my father's engineering firm
or the hospital bills to your mother-
I'm not going to talk to the person who comes home drunk each day about this.
Oops, look at the time
Gotta go!
I've got to make money again today
Yuki's Daughter
Kamiya Sakurako
Sakurako, how about I buy strawberry bavarois for desert today!
Hurray! Hurray!
Whee!
Go for it, go for it, go for it!
Kamahara Haruto
(Midori) English and eurhythmics seem interesting
(Mamiko) With a referral from Satoko there is an 18,000 yen special.
What will you do? Well, I'll do it too.
Yano Satoko
It is helpful isn't it...
Good morning!
The sponsors wife is a graduate of Rei Izumi Women's College
Gotou Midori
Narishima Mio… Yuki, weren't you from Rei Izumi? Do you know her?
No...
I was quiet during school days and didn't have a lot of friends
Your husband's parents have a forest in Kanazawa, right?
You could say that…
Marie, good morning
Good morning
Ah, Kiko. do you have time
Odadera Marie
to talk a little? Yes
Dad in Heaven
I wonder if Mom's OK.
Mother Game
Rank of Women
A cram school for entrance exams?
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There's no need because Haruto's going to a public school.
I'd like Haruto to experience it
Even if he only goes one time
But… To be honest
...it's for Makoto's sake For Makoto?
That child...
After getting to know Haruto, he started studying of his own free will
If Haruto comes to cram school,
I think it will have a good influence on Makoto
Therefore, will you consider it?
So Marie really invited Haruto to cram school?
Yeah I heard her say yesterday "Haruto can come tomorrow"
Fune Sensei is famous for her cram school
Did you get a place, Yuki? We've not really spoke about cram school...
All the children who receive Fune Sensei's stamp of approval pass to Seioh Elementary
No wonder Fune Sensei is called the exam wizard
The exam wizard?
Ah...
Sorry... an email (Mamiko)Such is her reputation
Yearly Fee of 1,500,000 yen
But I think Kamihara will be there just for the experience
Naraoka Cram School has a scholarship system
So that person will get in the same way as at the pre-school
They will gain the favor of Fune Sensei
I wonder if they won't get in
(Takumi) I got it I'll get Rika and bring her.
Sports Coach
Isoyama Takumi
(Midori) I really appreciate it
Did something happen today?
I caught a cold
Are you OK? Fever- I have to go
Please wait
If I'm good enough, you can tell me everything and anything
Even if I am unreliable
Would you like a delicious meal? This meal is exceptionally high quality
Vegetable Omelette Bento Made with 30 different vegetables. 800 yen
It's a perfect size One, please
Vegetable Omelette Bento Made with 30 different vegetables. 500 yen
Vegetable Omelette Bento Made with 30 different vegetables. 300 yen
It's 300 yen
Sales are only half of what I aimed for this month
It can't be time for the carp streamer festival already!
Just go. No point to being uneasy
Meanwhile, I'll somehow do my best for Haruto's sake
Gohanya Worker
Kashiwagi Kunpei
Thank you, Kun
Oh. Shop's closed already
Ah, no, it's fine
Today I just have a request What is it?
At the nursing home a friend runs, they're having a Boys Festival
Could you demonstrate
making sushi rolls for the 30 residents
Also sweet adzuki bean soup with warm rice cake. (Kiko) We can't leave one person running the shop so I can't-
For the catering including overhead, how about 100,000 yen?
100,000?
No, no, no Of course
I am troubled that my plans won't please the residents...
Then it's settled? The date and time?
1:00 PM next Wednesday afternoon
Oh… (Kun) The carp streamer
Carp streamer?
It's nothing Thank you for the order
You're supposed to be dead so never come around
Kiko's Ex-Husband
Kashiyama Hidenori
Hello? I wonder if I can get a decent part time job?
Anything food and drink related
Huh? Uh, I'll call you back
Excuse me Ohhh, crazy cute
I'm married Yeah, I thought so
How about working in hospitality? I'm not interested
A wife could make 1 million a month working 3 times a week
1 million for 3 times a week?
Oh, I can't, I can't- Please contact me if you change your mind
8, 7, 6, 5...
4, 3...
Haruto, I'm here Today it's "safe"!
Really!? Yay! A personal best!
Hush!
She's still here Excuse me
Oh? Sakura is in extended childcare?
Your dad's coming right away to pick you up
Um. Um...
Where's Yuki? Wait a sec
She's usually in regular childcare but she hasn't been picked up
I keep calling but she doesn't come I wonder what's the matter?
Please worry about yourself being on time for your child
Yes
Oh? Huh?
Oh! Some weirdo. I'll warn him off
No, I mean… I'll go because he's an acquaintance.
Haruto! Wait for me!
An acquaintance?
Stop right there
I said stop!
What are you doing hanging around here?
I wanted to see Haruto's face I get it... I get it
You...
Who are you to deserve to see him?
I...
I considered giving you a deal...
If I work hard... would you let me see Haruto?
Please
You took all of my savings
but you don't need to return it
However, in return
Stop bothering us! Kiko…
Hey, isn't this Yuki?
Look, it's Yuki who was with you in the software and battery department
What about Yuki… You've got me wrong
Earlier at the station square I happened to see her go into the pachinko parlor
Are you lying? It's not a lie. Look.
Am I right?
Mom! Yuki!
What are you doing? You didn't come pick her up
Hey, strawberry bavarois
I was felt bad so I took a rest, before I knew it, it was late
I'm fine. I'll return home right away.
Sakurako-chan
This is for you!
Strawberry bavarois Sakurako, can you say "thank you"?
Haruto, I'm sorry, you two go and eat with Kun
OK, let's go!
Here. Have a seat.
Yuki, why are you lying?
I can't tell my husband I forgot the pick-up because I was playing pachinko
That's not the only one. You didn't go to a women's college
Your husband's family home in Kanazawa is small yet you said they are an engineering firm?
Why are you lying to the other mothers? You have to lie at that school
For those that have nothing, all we can do is lie, so others don't make fun.
Even so- As for you, Kiko?
Are you lying to nobody?
I was always very poor, so I gave everything up
I don't want Sakurako to live a poor life
I want her to experience the things I wasn't able to experience
Is that the truth, that it's all for Sakurako's sake?
You who've gotten yourself in favor with Marie shouldn't talk
My lies are indeed for Sakurako's sake.
Sakurako, let's go home
Quickly
Yuki, don't be abusive
Don't talk to me
Let's go
As for you, Kiko, are you lying to nobody?
(Shinnosuke) Excuse me
Oh, please come in
Sensei, why are you here?
Ah, my wallet- That's not it!
Running off without your wallet
Are you Sazae-san? That's an interesting thing to say
Judging from this you are lacking parental self-awareness
Be careful that you don't embarrass Haruto
Of course. I'm sorry Ah! Shinnosuke Sensei!
Oh... I'm sorry you've been troubled by my grandchild
Why stand around talking? Come in.
Yes, have dinner with us, please
No, it's fine. I don't expect parents to feed me.
This is delicious Really?
This was my mom's specialty
Specialty Yep.
Is it to your taste? Ah, fine...
Mom's specialty is the world's best! World's best!
Yes!
Do you usually eat with the director? No
I moved out right after I graduated from college
Ah, your mother is firm, huh
My parents divorced after I turned 2 I was pretty much left alone
while she was working
I suddenly feel guilty. Haruto… Yes?
I can't go to the carp streamer festival I'm sorry
It's OK, right?
Grandpa will go and we'll make great handprints
Kiko's Grandfather
Kamahara Tetsuji
I guarantee it will be skillful Thank you for covering for me
Sensei, you ate the fish so neatly
The way you eat plainly shows your appreciation for the meal
I can't believe you were left alone
It's evidence of watchful parenting
It is only that she was strict regarding dining etiquette What's e-ti-ket?
It's chewing your food well
I must make money tomorrow as well...
You're returning to the shop? Then I'll take my leave
Ah, the direction is this way
Oh…
I'm sorry for always late to pick up Haruto
The other parents are hard on you. You know that I pay attention to it all.
You work from morning to evening, always picking up at the last minute
When parents who put all their energy into their children see someone like you,
it's natural that they are irritated.
So in order for you to not receive any more critism you must be more careful.
Sensei, how do I...
...become a good mother?
Please don't think that I have any
special understanding of children
It seems to me that Haruto has a lonely experience
Because I also had the same circumstances
I understand Haruto's feelings well
Not wanting to burden mother
If there was a father...
would Haruto laugh more?
Everyday,
most of my time goes to work and housekeeping
Therefore, there's never enough time to spend together
And I'm not telling him stuff that should be said...
I only collapse everyday
It's the same for everyone
It's not just you
I'm getting teary-eyed
Sensei, you are really kind
It's not my intention to be your supporter
At any rate, please stay strong
because you are the only Haruto can rely on
Excuse me
Thank you!
(Makoto) Haruto, let's go together OK…
Shizuku Pre-School
I'm sorry. Makoto…
...wants Haruto to study with him at cram school
But... he's not taking an entrance exam
He can't come even for today's cram school lesson?
Go with me, Haruto Mmm...
Very well. I'll back to the shop,
Talk with Kun, and then I'll go
Hurray! Hurray! Hurray!
Later, then. Let's go. See you
Goodbye Goodbye
Marie Yes?
Won't inviting Kiko to cram school
become a burden to her?
Oh… Satoko…
What are you afraid of?
I.. I'm not afraid of anything
I see. It had seemed that way to me.
In that case, excuse me
Hey…
Is it OK for Sakurako
to participate in cram school too?
For Elementary Entrance Exams Naraoka Cram School
To... beat...
the... test...
...beat yourself?!
Marie-san!
I'm Yuuki's grandmother Pleased to meet you. I'm Mrs. Odadera
Satoko's Mother in Law
Yano Shizuko
Kiko
Coming
Good afternoon Good afternoon
The pre-school director!? You're mistaken
The Shizuku Pre-school director and I are twin sisters
I'm the younger one Twins?
Yes, I'm Naraoka Fune
Naraoka Fune
Naraoka Cram School's Principal
Everyone in the world seems to say that's it's too early
for kindergartners to take exams
That the work of the child is play
But you don't need to listen to such drivel
You have already been placed at the starting line of high society life
If you start running after elementary school now
it's much too late
Ah, that mother, what's you name, Kama...
It's Kamihara What do you think is the key to successful testing?
Umm... proper food and sleep....
That's not it. It's the willingness of the parent
to prioritize the child's exam
On whether they give all that it takes
Sacrifice is imperative. Yes, all together now
Sacrifice is imperative
Good
You have 7 apples
You give 3 to friends
OK, how many are left? Please put a card up front
to show your answer Start!
Yano Yuuki
Satoko's Son
Look there, Yuuki is sure fast
Oh! Correct!
Ah! Makoto can also do it?
Correct If there are 7
Give away 3…
OK, stop!
Except for Haruto and Sakurako
everyone has the right answer. Okay...
If you have 7 apples and give away 3
4! Yes, great! That's it
Next time, use your fingers like this OK!
Sakurako, did you understand that? Use your fingers
Fingers, yeah--Let's see
How many apples? Let's see…
I'm embarrassed Sakurako can't do it at all
Do you not do this type of lesson are your current Cram School?
Look at this picture Let's make a story
Yuuki, let's start with you
OK! OK, go ahead
There is a girl. Then what?
She's on a swing.
What else?
OK, thanks
This time, let's make it longer so that it will become a story
Well, then… Yes, Haruto, please try it
OK! OK!
Come on up Please go ahead
A girl hung a rope on a big tree so she could ride on a swing.
She's having fun playing. Her name is...
It's Nana-chan. Nana-chan.
Her friend Mari comes there and
and says "Cool swing! Can I be next to ride?"
Nana says "On the count of 10 , it's your turn"
They happily counted together
Oh! Wasn't that splendid, everyone?
Applause! Excellent, Haruto
Thank you OK, thanks
Well, that was an interesting story
Everyone, thanks for your hard work
Haruto-kun, you did very well! Thank you very much!
If you conciously compare yourself to
Makoto, Yuuki and Masaru, then I feel you have possibilities to improve!
Haruto
Well, it might even be possible
to surpass Yuuki's creativity
OK, next
Sakurako, after lessons begin
you must sit still. Is that OK?
That's it for today
Sakurako, are you finished?
Not yet
Hey, can Sakurako-chan get into this Cram School?
Yes
I don't understand...
...about things like kindergartners taking tests.
Kiko, you're fine Even if you don't put in any effort
Your child gets special treatment because of his excellence
Sakurako, wash your hands
How rare
You calling me Hahaha…
It's been a long time since I encountered a child I want to nurture like Kamihara Haruto
Shizuku Pre-School's Director
Naraoka Fumi
Haruto entered your cram school?
Yep. A kid like that will become a dynamite
By stimulating this child whose momentum was stalled
Let me just say, his future earnings
will be quite a trump card. This is just like you
Profit. Results. Money- You're a true devotee of love
and faith?
You make me laugh. You have no idea at all,
about early childhood education. You only say that because you're mad
Indeed, talking with you is really frustrating
We don't get along. I feel the same.
Good day to you! Good day to you!
Studying at cram school was fun
Good for you I guess you'll be
happily attending? Impossible! Impossible!
There's a monthly tuition
There are 7 apples OK, 7?
If you give 1 apple each to 3 friends, how many are left?
4! Correct!
Give me a question! Haruto
Eat your dinner slowly and calmly
It's already 6:00 PM
Yikes… Eat your dinner slowly and calmly
Yeah, I know
Thank you for the meal I've got it here
Thanks OK, Haruto
See you! See you!
You're going to make sweet red bean soup? Yep, a little
I'll do my best!
See you later See you!
See you later!
Everyone, dinner is ready
It's fruit croquette
You come here, Satoko
You can have dinner after you've answered all the questions correctly
Um… Mother-in-law
you're joking- I realized...
that before you can educate Yuuki,
you must educate yourself!
I was embarrassed today
Satoko's Husband
Yano Masateru
Kamihara Haruto came to cram school for the first time today
At first he couldn't do the problem, but was quickly able to do it after that
Moreover, there were memory problems and problems that called for originality
He was perfect!
Don't dawdle. Take the pencil
Ready!
Go!
Everyone, let's have dinner
You're early Yeah...
I came for change of clothes. I'm off to Osaka on business tonight
I'm off to Osaka now! Looking foward to Universal Studios
Sakisaka Juri
Hey, hurry! I'm catching the last train
I'm busy Do it yourself
How can you be busy when you're at home all day?
Midori's Husband
Gotou Shuuhei
The young guys who came here the other day,
told me that when they came in, the place smelt like an old woman.
I'll leave after I shower
Oh, still haven't gone to bed?
I have to finish this. Is the nursing home catering likely to go well?
Yeah, somehow
Oh, Grandpa. Tomorrow's carp streamer festival
Can you please go? Leave it to me
Kiko Yes?
What if that man comes to you with an apology
Are you willing to forgive him?
No way
If he wants to meet with Haruto?
I won't permit it I absolutely don't want them meeting
Haruto's a smart kid
Don't you think the day will come
when you regret telling him "Your father's dead"?
It's painful for me to keep lying
But that guy has to be dead
I'm not the one who made this situation. Yes, certainly
That man is a bastard
Therefore…
I have to keep lying
I still want her to test. I found a good cram school.
Didn't we decide against that when she entered kindergarten?
Give up on the idea. Sakurako isn't particularly bothered-
Might as well do it if we can! It's fine. I'm not asking you, Kyoji
Come on, machine
Hello
What?!
Enter Yuki…
I'm sorry…
You really broke a pachinko machine?
It was acting strangely! I couldn't win-
You should be worried! The repair for the damage,
will be 100,000 yen.
If you don't have the money on hand, sell your handbag-
Um… Please let me keep the handbag
I beg you
Please let her give you the money later
I beg you
That bag
Why is it so important?
For me...
when I'm feeling in a slump,
it gives me confidence.
It cost more than a month's salary. I bought it
and since then,
just carrying the bag gives me confidence.
A handbag is a woman's price tag
A woman's worth
Because of this bag, I can walk into that preschool with confidence
That's… You're thinking it's stupid aren't you?
And that I'm vain, right?
I... I hate sayings like
"The heart is more important than money".
Poverty, disease
They have to be surgically cut from your life
Yuki…
Wait, Yuki!
Let me clearly say
You say that an expensive handbag is your value
Your value is not such a thing!
When my parents died
The person who was always there for me
was you, Yuki.
Together
we got muddy and practiced software.
That's the Yuki I know
The Yuki I see dirtying herself with a false appearance
I don't like
To the rear, please OK. *oof*
All right… I'll carry the rest
You can start setting up inside
I heard from Kun that today is the carp streamer festival?
Two people can finish faster and since it's to the last minute...
Look, hurry Huh? Wai…
Wait! Hurry!
Excuse us
Today I'm...
Haruto, where is your seat? Excuse us
Well then. Here we go. And...
We'll make handprints here… Umm…
Yes? I'm Makoto's mother
I'm Odadera. Ah, Odadera-san
You've always taken care of Kiko and Haruto
Haruto's mom is definitely thinking about Haruto
while she's at work.
Well then, excuse me Certainly
(Mamiko) What a terrible mother to be at work instead of coming here
He must be lonely
You can make the time if you want to make the time
(Kayo) Does she even want to be together with her child?
(Mamiko) This is for the sake of the children
(Satoko) I feel sorry for Haruto-kun
How can she be working at such a time
I…
am I pitiful? What?
Here's Gohanya Deli's big reveal!
Ta-da!!
It's a rose
Everyone, please eat
Please do eat the sweet bean soup
Is it made with white beans? Yes, it's white beans
Is there sweet potato in it?
I strained the sweet potato first
to prevent any choking Well…
It was disappointing What?
I think it seems I'm always complaining to you
I don't think for a moment they're complaints
You've got pretty good staff It's not easy to find.
Though he was in a hurry for me to pay
Though it was ahead of time I gave him the payment early
You what? Wasn't today the payment deadline?
I gave it to him sometime ago
Him?
He did it…
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Wasn't today the payment deadline? I gave it to him sometime ago
He did it…
Ah, Kiko?
The raising of the carp streamer banner is delayed a little.
☎Because Haruto will be crushed…
I think it will be bad if you aren't here in time
I understand Thank you for telling me
Is something wrong?
No, nothing's wrong
Your face isn't saying "nothing's wrong"
You may go on your urgent business
Excuse me
I'll return right away
Thank you!
(Kayo) That's no good. Red is red, blue is blue
Greetings, everyone
Greetings
Is everyone excited to post their carp streamer?
Yes! Then let's go this way, please
Here you go Thanks
I guess you're sad your mom didn't put her handprint on Haruto-kun?
Yuuki's mom
(Satoko) What is it?
My mom is very busy!
She works all day from morning to night
Haruto-kun
It's great that you are always patient
(Mamiko) It's pitiable she has to be busy like that
It's not pitiable
Because I love Mom
and Mom loves me
(Grandpa) Even when apart,
they're always together.
Haruto for Mom's sake Mom for Haruto's sake
They're working hard for each other, right? Right
That's why I'm not pitiable
Everyone,
we're really sorry for always inconveniencing you.
My granddaughter Kiko is still an inexperienced mother,
but with Haruto and her supporting each other
they've somehow come this far, in spite of it all.
So please...
Please...
treat us well.
Haruto Mom!
Mom
My hands turned blue
(Grandfather) Kiko, hurry You've kept everyone waiting
Oh, I'm sorry
Ready, set, print!
We did it!
Ah…
Hey, what are you doing?
Shinnosuke-kun!
Director!
I've been lying
to Haruto
saying "Your father died".
It would've been better if I hadn't told him a lie.
(Sakurako) Mom!
Wow, cool!
Yeah… It's a little plain inside
Yeah…
No. It's fantastic.
Huh?
I'll come pick you up now
Odadera Ryuugo
(Marie) Makoto Father is coming to pick us up OK
Sakurako, what did you eat? Strawberry bavarois
It's not a brand name but…
It's the best inexpensive walking shoe
Thanks
All right! I'll do my best at work!
Oh yeah, this came
Thanks (Kyoji) Yup
Fine of 203,255 yen Due 10th May 2015
(Satoko) Mother-in-law, please open up!
Scoring Sheet
Our child received this score because you are bad
A loser raises a child who can't perform well enough at cram school
It's your fault
Where are you going at such a time? Reina, wait
Don't you think it's shameful?
Always doing what Grandmother says. I hate it.
Thank you for your patronage Where shall I put this?
Over there Thank you
Takumi Sensei! Oh, Rika-chan! You worked hard
Which game is this?
We rented to the ward's club team
I miss playing when I watch a game like this
You might not know, but back in high school, I was a star player
I wish...
I could reverse time
(Marie) Makoto, your teacher's here
Good afternoon, Sensei
(Piano teacher) Good afternoon
(Ryuugo) Makoto
Listen well to your teacher and play it
Yes, Father
Marie's Husband
Odadera Ryuugo
I'll wait in the car while you're at the hospital
I'd like to go out for dinner sometime
That's fine. Come back after eating
Well, I'm making it today after a long time
We're off
Thank you, Kun-chan
Hanpen
I'm back Welcome back
Who are you drawing? My friends
Dad in Heaven
Kindergarten is fun
In order to get along with everyone,
(Satoko) Do you have a moment?
I'll do my best!
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This drama is fictional.