So, don't you agree that our aim is Anpanman? Eh?
*Anpanman is an anime and manga about a superhero with a bean-jam filled bread face
To the people who are troubled, Anpanman lets them eat his face.
Isn't he a self-sacrifice hero? Ahh… Yes
For me, if something happens to my son, I will protect him with the body I have.
I see Listen! Also, in Anpanman,
there is a strong ally called Uncle Jam, right?
When Anpanman's face becomes tattered, Uncle Jam gives him a new face…
Therefore,
Wui Eh?
Alright alright Eh eh
Please get the picture already!
Without a subtitute, for a single mother like me,
the ally in case of emergency is the daycare!
But you have enrolled in the pre-school for 6 months already right?
Actually, isn't your son used to pre-school then?
I'm the one not getting used to it~
Previously on Mother Game
Can I call him dad? Yes
Dad! I lied everyone.
(Juri) What do you think you are doing!?
(Midori) Right now... Where are you?
(Yuki) For a good job that pays a little more than now
as I thought, I can't just drink tea right?
(Marie) I wonder if I could leave Makoto in your care
Okay
Who are you?! (Makoto) Older brother
Older brother?
Makoto-kun, you have an older brother?
Don't say anything to mother, about seeing my older brother.
Makoto-kun...
(Ryuugo) Why are you here? Er…
I sent Makoto-kun home Ahh
It's a trouble right It's alright now so
Thank you.
I would like the new balanced one coin lunchbox 500yen
This is good right
Hello Marie-san
Makoto is now with your husband.
Also... um...
Well then I'll see you around in pre-school
Ah! Kun-chan, I'm sorry
Ahh! Welcome
Hanpen
Thank you for waiting
Welcome back Where's Haruto?
I properly sent him home
Thank you
Yes… Oh!
Haruto taught me how to fold a paper airplane
His fingers are skillful as expected of my son
It hurts, it hurts, ouch… Kiko
I know I was wrong
To be able to raise Haruto into such a good child
I really think it's amazing
Thank you No, you're welcome
Well then Wait a minute, wait…
Wait wait Kiko What!?
I really still want to be a family with Kiko and Haruto
So… Please marry me
Huh?
That's wrong… Er
Please re-marry me
You know, I'm tired, I don't have the energy to take you as my opponent
Goodnight But for Haruto
He needs a father doesn't he.
I'm home
Oh, thank you
Haruto went to bed? (Tetsuji) Yeah...
I was surprised that that guy sent Haruto home
Yes I talked to him finally
(Tetsuji) Haruto was constantly talking about his father,
It seems he's really happy about having his father around.
I was worried when I heard you fainted
It was because I felt a little dizzy
(Housekeeper) There were no problems with the results from the hospital tests
That's good to hear.
I'm sorry at a time like this but I have to leave for work
I'll leave the rest up to you (Housekeeper) Yes
September
(Fumi) For the choir recital,
I'm thinking that Usagi's class conductor
should be Kamahara Haruto-kun
Yes The choir recital is
one of the 3 big events of Shizuku Pre-School
The position of the conductor is to draw attention
to the mothers whose children are taking the exams I'm sure the director knows about this
Yes~ I know
All officials from the elementary division of Seio University
and many others will be coming.
But, the conductor is our way of appealing those
who are taking the exams, to the schools!
And yet you dare to entrust the position to Haruto-kun who has no relation to the exams.
That is exactly why
I would like everyone to understand that
our pre-school events have no relation to the exams.
Every year there's always a fuss concerning the conductor
and it bores me. I'm sure others agree.
The second semester will be busy one way or another
Please everyone I look forward to working with you
(Fumi) I will also leave the information on how to sew the beret to you guys
By entrusting the conductor position to the Kamaharas,
do you realise how much they will suffer?
Fufufu…
♬～ An- an- anpanman how brave you are
♬～ Go! You can protect everyone's dream
Rika-chan! Eh?
That girl's not wearing our uniform, so it's probably not Rika.
(Kayo) I wonder who'll become the conductor
(Mamiko) I hope my son at least stands in front
Shi… Shika! (Deer!)
They are playing shiritori
Good Morning Kiko-san Good Morning
(Marie) Thank you for taking Makoto home
No no, it's fine
(Makoto) Don't say anything to mother about seeing my older brother
Marie-san…
There is a little something I would like to talk about
Oh… What is it?
I will be explaining the choir recital. Everyone please enter the classroom
Er... I would like Marie-san to try a new lunchbox
If it's alright with you, could you come to the store?
Then let me hear about it today, when Makoto is in the classroom
Thank you Let's go
(Shinnosuke) Good Morning (Marie) Good Morning
Good Morning
Dad, the excitement of 2nd semester
is about to begin!
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Can I smoke?
Why does Rika not need to go to Pre-School?
I was thinking let's go shopping for today
I would also need Rika's help
Really? Hooray!
(Satoko) Come to think of it, Midori-san is not here
(Kayo) I wonder why Haruto-kun is the conductor
Conductor Kamahara Haruto
(Mamiko) She barely even cooperates in the preparation of the children's events
Violin Yano Yuuki
Picollo Gotou Rika
It seems like she is raising her child in the spare time of work
With Haruto-kun conducting, and Makoto playing the piano, I'm looking forward to it
I wonder if Haruto is able to do things like conducting?
And also the costume! Somehow isn't the level rapidly going higher?
(Marie) If there are things you do not know, ask me anything
I'm sorry… Thank you
Hey, how did you suck up to Fumi-sensei?
I did not do anything Don't get too conceited
Because nobody would approve you
The one they would approve is your excellent son
Haruto-kun only
Kamahara-san…
Sensei
Somehow it isn't going well
Why was Haruto selected to be the conductor?
From tomorrow onwards, meet in the classroom 30mins before Pre-School begins
Eh? It is the morning practice
What? Morning practice
Huh? Morning practice!
Dad, it's difficult to become the conductor!
(Clerk) For the 6 items, how about this much?
Is that all? I invested 500000yen for all of this…
It seems like it has been used often and there are a lot of scars
This is the limited price I can give.
Piano…
Ballet
Classroom
Useless… It's not enough at all
Oh it's...
Hello (Shuuhei) Oh, hello
Does Rika-chan have a fever today?
I was worried because she's been absent
There was a little boring couple fight
She got angry and brought Rika out along with her
What? Where are they?
If you meet my wife, please contact me as I'm worried
Coach Isoyama, A word please
(Takumi) Hello
Coach Yes?
I think this is unlikely but
Do you know Midori-san's whereabouts?
Perhaps Midori-san is at Coach Isoyama's?
Do you know what you are doing?
She is a person's wife (Takumi) I know
what I am doing, and what I am up to
(Rika) I'm hungry Wait for a bit more
However, when the person I like is in trouble, if I don't do anything,
I do not the right to be born as a man right?
It's cute
You are living with my money, are you not going to do as you're told?
For both the family and the upbringing of a child,
I thought you were a more capable woman.
I'm home
(Takumi) What is for dinner today? Omelette rice
Omurice!? Yes!
Ready Let's eat
(Takumi) Shame I broke the heart
Delicious (Rika) Delicious
It's delicious right Is it alright?
Cooking is not really my specialty
Mommy it's delicious! Hey Rika
When there is food in your mouth, you should not talk
If you eat such good food,
you would not think of things such as manners right?
Yum!
Guys..
Please (Marie) Omelette?
Umm it's really chewy
All the skin of the fresh potatoes has been grated and put in it
I wouldn't have know if you hadn't told me.
This is thanks to your husband
I'm really grateful
So…
For me too, I would like to be helpful
Eh? You know, that…
you said you had something to talk about
I have something I want to talk about to Kiko-san
Oh that But if it's all sorted now,
then there's no need to mention it right.
Kiko-san…
You know what…
(Phone rings)
I'm sorry
Yes, this is deli-kitchen "Gohanya"
Yes, I can make it on time
20 One-coin lunch-boxes!? Waa Thank you!
Yes thank you!
It seems like the amount of customers have increased, I'm glad
I'll ask about it at ease next time okay
I'm sorry (Marie) See you
(Old gentleman) You're always worried about the time and looking at your watch,
So this is a present for you, Marie-chan.
I have seen this in a magazine It is Frank Muller's limited edition right?
Amazing~
I can't accept such expensive things
If I don't use the money, the tax accountant will get angry
I do not know of other ways to spend the money
Such expensive things…
(Old gentleman) Do not mind and accept it
(Shizuko) Reina! Since Yuuki has to practice,
could you please stop it already
Ok? Stop it already, stop
(Satoko) Mother… (Shizuko) At the choir recital,
a lot of officials from the Seio University Elementary Division
will be watching you play the violin
This is the best chance
Isn't that right, Satoko-san?
That's right...
Practice a lot and show your bright side
♬～
Those eyes
are exactly the same as yours
(Rika) The train
(vibrations) came from this direction just now,
I wonder which side is it coming from next?
Gotou Shuuhei
As this side came just now,
would it be this side next?
And, I want to go to the zoo by train
Midori-san
Midori-san!?
Midori-san, wait a minute
Midori-san
What… What do you want?
Er… Today, we are having sweet potato rice
If it's alright with you, how about having it together? Eh?
Ready!
Somehow I'm sorry for forcibly preventing you from leaving
But as Rika had a day-off,
I was a little worried…
Now, Midori-san
is living at Coach Isoyama's place right?
I also met your husband at the sports class
Did something happen?
If you do not want to say it, it's fine with me
A woman
I've seen him bring a woman into the house
Eh!? From before
I knew that he was cheating on me
But this time, I've indeed reached my limit
I've had enough Gee…
Even so that's why you are at Takumi-sensei place…
We don't have that kind of relationship
Coach is just lending us a room because we have no place to go.
But still, that- I know!
But
I do not want to go back to that house again
Did you try to consult your family?
My parents
said a family is coloured on the surface, only for the sake of the children
And so are you trying to tell me to put up with it because I'm a mother
No… I was
thinking with Rika-chan in mind,
if you properly discuss it, I think the problem would be resolved
What about you?
With your ex-husband,
it seems like you are continuing the relationship lazily and half-heartedly
Could you sacrifice, and return back as a couple for Haruto-kun's sake?
That…
Here, thanks for waiting
Mommy, Rika also wants to go to Pre-School
Wait a little bit more okay? Tomorrow?
It's impossible tomorrow, because you don't have your uniform right?
Why do I not have my uniform?
I want to go! I want to go to Pre-School
Why can't I go to Pre-School?
I want to go to Pre-School
I want to go!
I'm not in the position to talk about other people but,
isn't it better if she goes to Pre-School?
The practice for the choir recital has started
Could I leave… Rika in your care?
Uniform , I'm going to get it.
Sure
(Midori) Coach Isoyama,
I'm going to get Rika's uniform now,
So I'll be coming back late
Please do not worry
I told you not to worry about me
I'll hold them I'll hold them myself
Please let me take them
Are you going to pick Rika-chan?
Today, Rika is at Kamahara-san…
I'm home (Tetsuji) Welcome back
Hey Haruto, you are still awake?
He's going to bed now, aren't ya?
Hey Mom. Yes?
Can I invite Dad to the choir recital?
Isn't he busy?
As you have Pre-School tomorrow, go to bed now
This is a written invitation Eh?
I'll work hard as the conductor
So dad will come, right?!
please~ please please please!
I get it so go to bed now
Ok, go
(Tetsuji) Haruto, Goodnight!
(Midori) Could you sacrifice,
and return back as a couple for Haruto-kun's sake?
(Shinnosuke) 3 4… You're good
3 4 1 2 3 4
Ok
You've gotten better Yes~!
Let's stop here today Okay~!
Sensei, I'm sorry for having you conduct this morning practices
But, thank you very much
Please practice at home too Okay
(Chimes)
Please return to the shop before the rest of the mothers come
If there is a misunderstanding, it will be troubling if you have a hard time
Sensei, have a riceball
If it's alright with you, please eat this
right~? Yes!
Excuse me (Fumi) Yes
Oh a rare visitor…
(Fune) I heard from Shinnosuke that you are intending
to enroll a lot more working mothers' child from next year
Since the Kamahara's came,
the values of the other mothers have changed and are fluctuating.
I think this is how it should be here.
Being carefree might change the Pre-School
Once it becomes such a Pre-School, the established status
of Shizuku Pre-School will disappear
Status huh~ Shinnosuke also said the same thing
The Shinnosuke who is only saying things like money and management now
But,
I would also like Shinnosuke to change
The past Shinnosuke who had a dream in early childhood education,
I wonder if Shinnosuke is wishing for the same thing
As we approach the merger of Shizuku Pre-School with our Naraoka Prep School,
even though I was very much excited for it Merger!?
I'll not allow such a thing But,
I wonder what the next director Shinnosuke thinks?
I'm digging in
Hmm?
(Takumi) Who would upload such a picture… (Boss) Thinking about it,
Isoyama Takumi and Gotou Midori, the mother of a child he teaches. They're having an affair.
What can you do, if you lose this job?
You only know soccer...
Being called a former professional player, does not serve any purpose
Chill out a little
You are suspended for a while But…
I'm serious about this
This could be him saying he's serious about his job. But you can also see it as him secretly saying he's serious about Midori.
Will Daddy come to the choir recital?
I wonder...
Why?
(Midori) Because Daddy and Mommy had a quarrel,
for now, I do not want to see him
But Mommy will definitely go
I'm home
There's stew, I'll warm it up for you ok? (Takumi) Ok
Job Searching Magazine
Ah, I've been thinking since before
as I'm also getting older,
for the job now, it gets harder physically
Perhaps, it is our fault? It is not related at all
Rika-chan,
shall we watch yesterday's recording of the game? (Rika) Ok
(Makoto) Mother Yes?
I was first in class today
That's amazing Makoto
From now, I'll be doing this
As it's already late, do it tomorrow
(Makoto) I'm not sleepy yet
Makoto, Mother doesn't want you to force yourself
Even though I'm very happy that you're first,
even if you are not first,
Mother will still love Makoto
Hmm… But I
have already decided that I will work hard for brother's part too
Makoto…
Why do you say such a thing?
From now it's the global era right?
In this school, the children of upper class families from various countries gather.
Err Mother, a Switzerland school…
You do not need to worry about anything
They closely monitor your studies and lifestyle in the dormitory-
(Masateru) Mom, I think there is no need to go that far
That's right, Reina is only 13 years old- If you guys
were able to discipline Reina properly,
I don't think there would be a need for me to open my mouth
I'm working so hard to compensate
As you're not thinking of anything!
Yuki-san, that watch is lovely
It is Frank Muller's limited edition right?
It is a surpise gift from my husband
He said I'm always working hard.
Let's have a proper talk tonight
Reina
Good Morning
(Midori) Good Morning
Rika-chan!
You came! Good Morning (Rika) Good Morning
Satoko-san, do you know about Midori-san's story?
Eh? It seems she's having an affair with the sports coach,
and left her house
It is said that the family has been on rough ground for a while now.
It's easy to escape...
(Manager) Thanks for the help today (Hidenori) For the job,
I'm thankful for it too. Please call me anytime
Thank you
That person, perhaps…
You think I'm doing a stupid thing right?
Yea… Well
Do you have trouble with money?
I…
Since Kiko entered Shizuku Pre-School, nothing has been going right for me.
My pace has been disrupted,
things I've been doing for Sakurako have backfired
Even though I know this is bad, no matter what, I can't break out of it
What can't you break out from?
Everything
I… hate my present self
Well then, this time round
let's ask god for help.
Please!
What about you? Aren't you showing off too much to Kiko?
(Housekeeper) I'll call Makoto-san here
I tried to make the omelette the way my friend taught me. Please try it
Previously, Makoto
said that he would work hard for his brother's part too
You are worried about Makoto's state right?
Dear,
I think it is now or never to change Akira
If we leave him as he is,
he can't even even go to high-school
Do not hurry, let's take our time to think about it
Why are you saying something easygoing like "take our time"?
The time limit is drawing near!
Please
Kiko
What do you want?
Kiko might be thinking that I'm just playing around but,
I really
really am serious so, so…
Ugh! No no no…
Kiko No!
Take this...
"Contract
I, Kashimiya Hidenori, vow to abide the following:
I won't touch the money from the shop Be punctual
Won't go away on my free will" All of these are obvious isn't it
I wonder if he thinks I would trust him with this
He says he wants to remarry me
Remarry?
That's why its a contract
It's the wrong character huh
He has written 'contract' with the wrong kanji xD Should be 誓約書
I know it's better for boys if the father is around,
But, because it's him
I can't help being worried
that he would take the money and go off somewhere again
But as a mother, if I think about Haruto
my feelings become nothing,
and wonder if it'll be better if we're back together…
Kiko, I'm already old
I do not know what will happen in future- Stop saying those kind of things!
No, when that happens, it would be peace of mind
if someone is there to support Kiko… Stop it
Stop
It's not just for Haruto's sake,
it is also for yourself
Think carefully on what you should do
Dear Dad, This is your invitation to my choir recital. Please come I'll do my best as conductor. Kamahara Haruto.
Haruto…
♬～ I'm sure tomorrow will have nice weather
Yuuki-kun, what's wrong?
(Yuuki) I feel sick
Let's rest in the infirmary
(Co-teacher) Let's have a break. Those who would like to go to the toilet, let's go
Come here
Rika-chan, look I made an invitation
Who are you giving it to? Dad
(Shinnosuke) The invitation that Haruto made for the choir recital for his dad,
was torn by Rika-chan
Haruto-kun is crying quite a lot, which is rare for him.
As I'm a little worried, even though you're busy,
could you come as soon as possible to pick him up?
This is a written invitation
Could you please tell dad to come? I get it so go to bed now
Haruto
Haruto…
Haruto… What happened?
(Midori) Kamahara-san, I'm sorry
Rika did such a horrible thing to Haruto-kun
Haruto-kun
I'm sorry
Please forgive Rika
Rika…
I'm sorry
Without the invitation, will dad still come?
Haruto,
let's make the invitation again
But… Mom will help too
Let's make an amazing one together so dad'll come.
Really? Yes!
Then can you guys reconcile?
Shall we fly paper airplanes together?
(Shinnosuke) Then let's go make paper airplanes
Let's go
What kind of paper airplane will you make?
A big one
(Shinnosuke) Sounds good Do you know how to make it? (Rika) I do
Midori-san… As I thought,
isn't Rika-chan just worried about Midori-san and your husband?
I'm really sorry about what happened to Haruto-kun
But I don't want to talk about the issue with my husband
Why are you here? No matter what I did,
I couldn't contact you at all, So I had no choice but to do this
I have nothing to say to you Leave
Where is Rika? Stop, leave!
Are you qualified to say such a thing?
And yet as a mother, you are living in another guy's place
As I thought, it's true.
(Midori) I do not want to hear this from you
I don't have that kind of relationship with that person (Shuuhei) I wonder that's the truth
No one would believe such an excuse No matter who sees it,
the thing you are doing is the lowest for a mother
What's with those eyes?
Gotou-san, let's change locations You…
Do you even know about yourself? You can't cook, the house is a constant mess,
You can't do one bit of housework correctly.
You can't even discipline Rika properly.
Saying things like "I quit the job for Rika's sake" and "Nothing has been going right"
I'm fed up with your dissatisfactions! Gotou-san, you're in front of everybody
Once you give birth to a child,
isn't it a fact that a mother should devote everything to it?
Things like, "What about my thoughts" "is this worthwhile"
saying only things, it's no wonder you can't be a mother completely!
As a women, you're a defective product!
Defective product?
Don't you think that's going too far?
The one who is terrible is this person, who cannot abandon herself even though she's a mother
If you are a mother, devote all of yourself to your child and parenting
If you gave birth and can't even do that, you are unqualified as a mother
Stop and let go! (Shuuhei) Let go!
(Midori) Let go! (Shinnosuke) Calm down for a moment
Stop! (Kiko) Please stop!
The one who drove Midori-san to a corner was you right?
Certainly, what Midori-san is doing is wrong
But before you blame Midori-san,
wouldn't it be better, if you think about
the terrible things you have done yourself?
Huh? I will say this clearly!
A woman, doesn't become a perfect mother
once they have given birth to a child!
If the child is 5 years old,
the mother is also 5 years old.
That's why
Being worried, lost,
hating oneself for not being able to do anything,
always feeling uneasy,
Even with all that, we want to become the perfect mom someday!
We are learning every single day.
What have you been doing
to help your wife who is desperately trying to become a perfect mom?
What you are doing now
is the worst
What on earth is going on?
This is a Pre-School Please bear in mind where you are!
Excuse me
No matter what happens,
I cannot approve of what Midori-san did.
For the children, no matter how much it hurts, how much you suffer,
I think it's the responsibility of a mother to endure it all.
Midori-san
Yano-san, can I have…
a word?
Please come in Excuse me
What's wrong?
Recently he has been complaining a lot
"my head hurts", "I don't feel good"
Do you happen to know of something?
Are you ok? It's okay I'm sorry.
When I tell everyone your secret, you'll lose everything.
You'll lose everything
Midori-san...
Are you ok?
I'm first!
(Shinnosuke) Ok Please take turns to fly the plane ok?
Ready~ let's go!
It flew~!
Rika!
Rika wait!
Rika! Rika!
Rika!
Rika! Wait!
Rika! Wait! Rika!
Rika Rika…
Midori-san Rika!
Midori-san, are you alright? (Rika) Mommy~!
Rika…
I was wrong…
I'm the one who was wrong!
Rika~!
Rika…
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