Brother hasn't come home yet, huh?
It's my fault. I shouldn't have told him!
If he isn't back by tomorrow, I'm going to the police...
It'll be fine!
I'm sure he just wanted to be alone for a while, you know?
He'll buy some pudding or whatever, and come home like nothing happened.
How can you say that?!
We don't know what he's going to do!
He's turning 15, but still acts like a little kid.
But at the same time he can get hardcore sometimes...
Like when he was a 4th-grader, and rode his bike to a far off town
just to buy me a birthday present...
Sheesh! All you do is worry!
...Rumi?
It's gonna be all right, 'kay?
Have a little faith.
He's your son, isn't he?
I put in too much sugar!
This sucks and it's all that twerp's fault!
What a waste!
Episode 47 - Happy Birthday Part 2
On my 15th birthday, I woke up feeling like shit.
Cold...
Even if we don't share the same blood, Mom and Rumi are my family.
I knew that... But...
I just walked through town...
All day... Aimlessly...
Suddenly, I realized...
My legs were taking me towards the place where my old man got in an accident...
Huh. So this is where he died...
Leaving his only son behind, just like that...
Damn it. She coulda said something...
Huh?
It didn't go in the garbage can?
Hey, asshole, make sure you throw away your trash.
Littering is bad, so do your part.
Apologize...
What's that?
What'd you just say?
Apologize.
Apologize to me!
What do you think?
Teach him a lesson?
Sure, let's.
You were out playing pachinko?
Even though your god damned wife was about to give birth?
Out screwing around, then you have an accident...
...and you croak?!
Screw you!
Take responsibility, you asshole!
What the hell are you goin' on about?
Don't have a kid if you're gonna just leave 'em on their own!
No one's gonna help me, huh?
Like they say, "don't ask for trouble", I guess...
What's with the kid with the eyelashes, on his way home from cram school?
A big scaredy-cat, like all the rest of 'em...
Who the hell do you think you are, huh?!
Come on, he's had enough.
Ow!
Any more and I send this to the cops.
What, you want some, too?!
Forget it. That's enough...
This ain't fun any more. Let's go.
Are you all right?
Yeah... Thank you.
Not a big deal. Those punks are notorious in this neighborhood.
I'm not trying to be a hero or anything, but I just couldn't overlook that...
Oh yeah?
What is it? You're staring at me...
This is gonna be a strange question, but did your father or older brother...
...die here in an accident 15 years ago today?
Yeah. That's right...
My old man, right here...
I knew it...
But why?
Who are you?
I just knew I would meet you some day.
Your father saved me in this very place when I was five years old.
I'm Mishima Taisuke.
November 11th, 1994
Yahoo!
I've gotta hurry to the hospital!
That brat's playing alone with a ball again?
Even after that close call last time...
Whoa, don't got time for this today!
Hey, wait!
Hey... Looks like you're okay, huh...?
Um... Taisuke, right?
Y-You must've been scared...
Huh? I can't move...
Damn, I've sure done it now...
Am I... gonna die?
After I bought that and all...
Wonder if it's broken...
Thank you.
Give that... to my wife...
Guess you can't, huh?
Ah, never mind...
Haru, I'm sorry...
Akane, my bad, but please take care of Haru...
My kid...
I wasn't able to tell them anything...
The ones I'll leave behind...
Taisuke, listen up...
Become a strong person,
somebody who can offer a helping hand to people who are in trouble!
You got that?
All right... Now get goin'...
Hey!
Somebody's lying in the street! Call an ambulance!
I was still a little kid, so I didn't know what was going on.
I was just scared and ran away.
After that, I heard a rumor
that the person who'd been in an accident here had died.
I've always felt... it was my fault.
Today is November 11th, the death anniversary of the man to whom I owe my life.
I come here without fail every year...
And then I see you, the spitting image of him...
I finally know who it was who saved my life!
My old man... died saving him?
I still clearly remember what your father said to me on that day.
I try to live up to that, to become that kind of person...
I'm glad I was able to meet you today.
Here...
What is it?
Apparently, a present for his wife...
There's a letter inside.
Hurry up!
Wait for me!
What the hell? After all this time, everyone...
It was a ladies' watch and its box was half-crushed...
The watch had stopped on November 11th, 1994, at 2:30 p.m...
To Haru
"Haru. So today is your birthday. November 11th...
I love how it's so easy to remember."
What do you know? My mom and I share the same birthday...
"I had my eye on this present for a while, but finally went and bought it today.
In fact, I'm in the shop right now, writing this letter.
This is out of character for me, so it's a little embarrassing, though..."
He bought her a present in secret... He wasn't actually at pachinko...
"Soon, you'll be giving birth, huh? That's amazing!
Especially for the two of us, this blessed event holds a special meaning.
Nothing could make me happier!
I don't know what they'll be like, but one thing is sure...
They'll be family, inheriting half of my blood and half of yours, Harue.
Let's raise them with love and care!
I bet this isn't going to be an easy birth...
but hang in there and have a safe and healthy delivery!
Happy birthday."
There are more pages...
"And to you who's about to be born...
From the moment you're born, be prepared!
I'm gonna dote on you, scold you, and teach you everything I know!"
Or more like, die before I even see you...
"First off, come out safe and sound.
Next, I want to raise you so you love your parents and siblings. "
I don't have parents or siblings...
"Both your mom and I have come this far through the help of others.
That's why I wanna be a person who helps other people, too."
Oh, shut up...
"I want to help people who are in trouble.
And I hope my children will be those kind of people, too."
I said shut up!
You have no right to say this to me!
Helping other people, my ass!
It's meaningless if that gets you killed!
What, is it admirable to die while helping a stranger
and leave your family behind?!
Screw you!
You're just a selfish martyr!
Take your "helping people" and shove it!
At the same time, I felt proud of my old man...
A dad like that's better off dead...
Wait... He is dead...
I... ain't gonna help anybody...
I'm gonna live for myself, that's it!
Oh, you're the one?
Jeez, you look as weak as a kitten!
We're gonna have a word with you.
Those guys from this afternoon...
I got a cute little friend who's down in the dumps
'cause he lost to you in that middle school karate match.
So we was wondering what you were like...
How about another match, you against us?
A-A match...
But there are three of you...
What's the big deal?
You're strong, aren't you?
Huh? That's the kid with the eyelashes,
who saw me get my ass kicked in the park...
C-Certainly, I study martial arts...
But I hate fighting and getting mixed up in trouble like that...
What are you muttering about, you little shit?!
Huh? What are you looking at me like that for?
You didn't help me this afternoon, did you?
I remember. It was asking too much, right?
What if you get involved and you get hurt, right?
What if you die? Am I right?
Hey, don't you look away from us!
What do I care what happens to other people?
I'm gonna live for myself.
"I guess I finally feel like a parent.
So I want to get this down while I have the chance.
At this point in time, this is the message I want to pass down to you...
Friends are treasures.
Help each other and value the bonds that you have.
Even if someone betrays you, never betray anyone yourself.
And...
If someone is in trouble, don't just walk on by.
If you come out safely for me, I'll tell you this again and again.
Thank you for being born...
- Your father"
What the hell is this?!
Y-You!
Huh? It's the guy from this afternoon!
What's wrong with you?!
Oh. Me?
I...
I'm...
...gonna help!
Buddy, you got too much free time.
What's the point of helping a complete stranger?
I dunno, I don't care!
But if you're gonna bring it on, bring it, you sons of bitches!
I didn't especially want anything in return.
I just...
Can you hear me, old man?!
It's a pain in the ass, but I'm gonna do it in your place, bastard!
You hear me?!
W-What the hell is he on?!
Stop shouting crap that don't make no sense!
S-Sorry. You got hurt helping me...
Are you all right?
This is nothin'.
I'm pathetic. I study martial arts, but when push comes to shove,
I go weak at the knees...
You sure are strong.
How the hell am I strong?
I'm strong enough to get the snot beat outta...
That's not the kind of strong I mean.
And to be honest, I couldn't really see what was happening.
My glasses were knocked off...
Even now, I can't really make out your face...
That's fine.
It's not like we're gonna meet again.
I'm takin' off.
Wait a second!
Thank you very much.
I have a feeling I can get a little stronger,
thanks to the courage you've given me.
Would you mind if I asked your name?
I'd like to pay you back later somehow.
I'm Tsu...
Forget about it.
I didn't do anything that merits introductions.
Is this what helping people is?
Stop worrying about it so much.
We can try again...
Yes...
You know, Akane, you don't have to get me there that quickly...
Don't talk to me!
I'm nervous enough as it is!
Argh! Why are so many cars parked on the street?!
It scares me to drive this close to the center!
Akane...
It's okay, Haru. I'm driving safely.
But I'm just so excited,
you and Ryousuke having a kid...
Hey, Akane...
Thank you so much.
We're both so lucky to have you...
Haru...
A fellow med school alum is opening a clinic.
Once he gets things settled, why don't we go see him next?
What good is crying going to do me now?
Oh, crap!
A-Are you all right?!
I-I'm okay...
But...
Honey!
Damn it! Hang in there!
Operation In Progress
A healthy baby boy was born.
He was born...
Ryousuke and Haru's baby...
What about Haru? Is Haru all right?!
I'm sorry...
My best friend's dearest treasure...
I'll raise this child.
Yuusuke... You're a precious child to me...
But I've never told you just how precious, have I?
L-Look...
Is there something to eat?
Sure.
There's hamburger, fried chicken, and tangerine jello.
I'll reheat it.
Wait a minute.
That's one!
It's not your fault! You can hit me, too!
But only once...
I worried about you, stupid Yuusuke!
Idiot! Look at how beat up you are!
Idiot! Idiot!
Sorry.
Mom...
Let me ask you one thing...
What am I, to you?
My son!
Maybe you didn't come out of me, but my best friend gave birth to you, my son.
You're still in middle school,
so I thought it would be impossible for you to accept...
I thought I would at least keep it a secret until you became an adult...
I'm sorry... But Yuusuke...
I can't accept it!
I mean... it isn't about whether I can accept it or not...
I get it.
It doesn't matter that we're not related by blood.
I get it.
Rumi's my little sister and you're my mom.
I'm okay now. A lot happened...
And I sort of understand.
I'm alive through the help of a lot of people.
I'm here now because you're here, Mom.
I'm glad you became my parent.
I really am lucky.
Oh, Ryousuke... Haru...
Your child is so much like you...
He's such a strong boy...
Yuusuke, thank you for being born.
You're back!
What's your deal?! I looked all over for you!
S-Sorry!
I'm totally exhausted!
I wanna have a jumbo cream puff. Go buy me one!
I figured you'd say that, so I came home prepared...
See?
You dummy! Dummy! Dummy! Dummy!
Ta-daaa!
Cake! Today is your birthday!
Happy birthday!
Brother?!
I-I'm fine... That was nothin'...
Um, Dear Haru...
I've only ever seen you in videos and photos,
but I'm glad to have such a beautiful mother.
It's a shame I never got to meet you.
But I've got another mom, who's as cheerful as they come, and a little sister,
so I'm not lonely at all.
Thank you for risking your life to give birth to me.
I'll live with all of my heart.
And to my idiot Dad...
I gave Mom your present.
Taisuke-san said he's gonna drop by soon.
Then we'll go to the cemetery together.
Oh, that's right. I just remembered something good.
When I go to high school, I'm thinking I'll make a club...
A club to help people who need it...
Is that weird?
I still have to figure out the name, maybe the "Helper Club" or something...
I hope I can make good friends there.
Please watch over me, always...
I'm going to bed now. Good night.
Oh, one more thing to report...
I turned 15.
Kaimei Festival
What are you doing in that outfit, Himeko?!
You look like Hilda!
What are you laughin' about?!
Aren't you the one who suggested Class C do a maid cafe for the fest?!
"Bossun's awesome!" Everybody, say it!
What, you too?! Gross!
You guys never treat me like a girl, and now...
But seriously, I barely recognize you.
That outfit doesn't look half bad on you.
No objections!
Ah, I guess it just means my production of this thing is a winner!
Wha...?!
Right! "Fine feathers make fine birds", indeed!
Incidentally, I'm actually the one who selected the uniforms...
Oh! Switch is awesome!
Dorks! Don't let your egos get too big for your head!
Slippers are provided for parents who didn't bring them.
Episode 48: Happy Rebirthday!