Dad, what did you want to talk about?
Well, you see, Kotoko...
It's already been a year since the Iries took us under their care.
I've been thinking...
...we can't take advantage of Iri-chan and his wife's kindness forever.
So, what do you think?
Don't you think it's time to go back to living alone with your Dad?
Dad?
Iri-chan, Mrs. Irie...
Our new home is only a small apartment.
But it'll be closer to our store.
Please visit us if you're ever in the area.
Hey, Kotoko.
Thanks for everything you've done for us.
My time with the Irie family has been full of nothing but joy.
Kotoko-chan! I...
Oba-sama...
I can't imagine a life without you!
Mama, you're making it harder on Kotoko-chan.
But...
Goodbye then, Iri-chan. We're indebted.
Please don't say that. Please come visit again, Ai-chan!
Irie-kun.
Take care, okay?
Excuse me, but shouldn't we get going now?
Right!
Well then, everyone, we'll be leaving.
Come on, Kotoko.
Goodbye.
We'll see you at Nishiogi then.
Kotoko, time to go.
Kotoko-chan...
Finally, some peace and quiet around here.
Why are you here?
You have your own room, don't you?
Yeah. I just ended up here. Must be habit, I guess.
She really was an idiot, wasn't she?
Yeah, she was.
This new apartment will be near my restaurant.
It'll be large enough since there's only the two of us.
But well, it is small if you compare it to Iri-chan's place.
I thought that it might be good for your health.
It's starting to rain.
Sure looks like it.
You left Irie's house?!
That sure is unexpected.
Yeah.
I was sure that you would have stayed behind.
What's wrong with you two?!
We just moved to a place with an easier commute to my father's shop!
But, the only advantage you had was the fact that you two lived together, right?
Yeah, that's true.
Hey, it's her.
Her? Seriously?
I can't believe it.
Have I become the talk of the school?
You've long since been the type to be talked about.
What the hell is going on?!
Kotoko, look at that!
Okay, a katsudon, right?
Hey, bro, look up.
Please tell those who don't know, okay?
Kin-chan!
Oh, Kotoko, you're here.
What is the meaning of this? What if Irie-kun sees this?!
He's already seen it.
So, the one who tired of the other wasn't Irie-kun, right?
Hey, you! Stop clinging all over Irie-kun!
But, you're now dating that Kansai fellow over there, aren't you?
Of course I'm not!
Really? You two look like a good couple.
You make a good couple with Irie too, since both of you are ill-tempered.
See, Irie-kun. He said we make a good couple.
Ma'am, I'll have Lunch A.
All right!
Irie-kun, don't you feel lonely?
No. It just feels like life has finally returned to normal.
Of course it has.
Yeah! You sure said it.
I see. I guess so.
What am I hoping for?
kimi to sugosu toki atto iuma
The time I spent with you passed so quickly
kidzukeba de-to wa mou shuuban
Our date had come to an end before I'd even realized it
hanaretakunai kaeritakunai
Don't wanna let go, don't wanna go back
toki wo tomete zutto isshoni itai
I want to stop time and be with you forever
terekakushi na serifu mo
The words to hide our awkwardness
mitsumeau shunkan mo
The moments we gazed at each other
anata to iru jikan mo
The time we spent together
tarinai kedo
I wish they had all lasted longer
saishuu densha miokuru
Your hand held mine until
made nigirishimete kureta te
You saw me off at the final train
sarigenai yasashisa ga ureshii yo
Your nonchalant kindness makes me happy
otogibanashi nara
If this were a fairy-tale
sugu ni anata no iru asu e yukeru no ni
I'd instantly be able to go to a future with you
Every time, everyday, everything
kotoba ni shinakutemo
Even if I don't put it into words
anata wa watashi no tokubetsu na basho
You are my special place
moshi mo tatta hitotsu negai ga kanau nara
If I could be granted just one wish
futari dake no jikan o, kami-sama, tomete yo
Dear God, please stop time when we are alone together
Gosh, how did I end up here?
Oh no.
What was that sound?
Hello? Is anyone here?
Yuuki-kun!
What's wrong? Yuuki-kun!
My stomach...
Your stomach? Your stomach hurts?
Where's your mother?
She... went shopping...
It hurts!
What should I do?
From home?
Hello?
Irie-kun!
Kotoko! Why are you in my house?!
Hello? Irie-kun? Can you hear me?
Honestly!
Irie-kun, Yuuki-kun's in big trouble!
Yuuki? What happened?
He said his stomach hurts, and he suddenly threw up earlier.
What should I do?
Symptoms?
What should I do?
Calm down! Tell me properly.
What's wrong with Yuuki?
Okay. He said that his stomach hurts.
He's thrown up twice since I got here.
I see. It might be appendicitis.
Write down what I'm going to say.
First, turn him on his side so he doesn't choke on his vomit.
Yuuki-kun, hang in there.
After that, call for an ambulance and have him taken to Sugimoto Hospital.
It's an emergency hospital. Our family doctor is there too.
You got that?
I'll head over there soon too.
Okay.
Kotoko, I'm counting on you.
It's okay, Yuuki-kun. We're almost at the hospital.
Irie-kun said that he'll be going there soon too.
Really?
So, it'll be all right.
It'll be all right.
As I suspected, it's ileocecal intussusception.
How did the surgery go?
Don't worry. It was a success.
A section of his intestines got caught in-between a lower section of his bowels.
It'll return to its original position when he recovers.
The wound will close up in a week.
Really? Thank you so much.
Irie-kun. Where's your mother?
She's doing the paperwork to admit Yuuki.
It seems like the surgery was a success.
Thank goodness.
Ileocecal intussusception.
It's a kind of intestinal blockage, apparently.
I didn't know.
There's nothing you can do about that.
Honestly, I didn't think it would be this scary not to know something.
The doctor praised you for your quick response.
That's not true...
But, I wouldn't have been able to do anything if I hadn't asked you.
I was all flustered.
I'm going to call my Dad.
I'm sure he must be worried.
Kotoko.
I forgot my phone and my purse.
Oh, man. I'm so absent-minded.
Thank you, Kotoko.
Irie-kun!
I was so scared!
It's all right now.
That was the first time Irie-kun said such kind words and held me in his arms.
I cried until it felt like my eyes and heart were going to melt.
Good afternoon!
Oh, Kotoko-chan. You're here again today.
You came again? You never miss a day, huh?
What are you saying?!
After all she's done for you!
It's probably just because she wants to see Onii-chan.
That's not true.
But, Irie-kun isn't here yet today?
See! Your true intentions are showing.
He should be coming soon.
You really should become my daughter!
Having that type of talk again?
Irie-kun!
But, you're happy to be able to see Kotoko-chan as well, aren't you?
Thank you, Kotoko.
Irie-kun...
I love you.
Oh, my!
I told you to not talk about other people's love affairs and futures out loud.
It'll never work with Kotoko.
Yuuki!
It's impossible.
What's with you?
Take a close look at your own face in the mirror.
What's that supposed to mean?!
You're such a brat!
Sorry about that, Non-chan. We were getting too noisy.
Nah, it's okay.
I've been admitted a long time, so this is real fun for me.
Admitted for a long time?
Yeah. I think it's been around six months.
So, it looks like I'll have to repeat 4th grade.
I got it! I'll help tutor you, Mon-chan!
Umm, my name is...
It's Non-chan, you dummy!
It's impossible for you to tutor anyone.
You think so?
Don't even think about it.
It'll be okay. He's in elementary school, right?
This is nuts.
What's the big idea?
Don't worry! I'll boldly ram into the ship for you!
Ram into the ship?
My! That sounds painful.
It's board the ship!
Dummy!
Please keep it down!
This is a hospital!
I'm sorry!
Oh my god! You people!
Boss, I've thrown out the trash.
Oh, have you?
Is something the matter?
No. You can go home now.
Okay, I'll be going then.
Seriously!
Non-chan gets fevers easily.
So, adults have to watch out for him.
Yes, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, Non-chan.
Nah, I'm used to this.
But, every day has been a lot of fun ever since Yuuki-kun was admitted.
Onii-san has been tutoring me.
And, Kotoko-chan, you make me laugh everyday.
I'm not trying to make you laugh though...
I'll help you with your studies once your fever subsides.
I wonder what kind of illness Non-chan has...
I heard it was his kidneys.
Really? He's still so young.
Yet, everyday, he's on drips, being examined, taking bitter medicines and such.
He can't do the things that he likes.
Your crying doesn't help now, does it?
But!
You'd definitely be able to do something, right?
Me? How?
Surely, you're capable of becoming a doctor, right?
That way, you'll be able to help Non-chan and many others, and they'll all be grateful to you!
What do you think?
Me, becoming a doctor?
Yep! Don't you think that sounds great?!
I wouldn't know.
You'd definitely make a great doctor!
So, you've been going to the hospital everyday?
And, you've been hanging out with Irie all this while, right?
Oba-sama has been very considerate, so we're always together in the afternoons.
Are you sure you don't want his little brother to stay admitted a little longer?
Of course not!
Because, health is everything, right?
She's really acting like his big sister.
Hey! And also, I'm tutoring Non-chan.
Non-chan?
He's the same age as Yuuki-kun, but he's so adorable!
Something to look forward to when he grows up.
Are you ready?
Yuuki-kun, congratulations on your discharge.
Thanks.
Yuuki-kun's brother, Kotoko-chan. Thank you for helping me with my studies.
If there's anything you don't understand, don't hesitate to call me.
Non-chan, get well soon, okay?
Non-chan...
Don't worry, Yuuki-kun.
I want to get well soon too and go play at your house.
I'll come here to play again.
Sure. See you then.
Non-chan sure is strong. He didn't cry.
Yeah. It's always like that as his friends always get discharged first and he has to see them off.
It must be so hard on him.
Non-chan!
See you again, Non-chan!
What is this about?
I felt like I was being selfish after all.
Dad?
Saying this and that about having our own house...
After I saw you smiling at the hospital, I became certain that you were part of our family.
Oba-sama...
What the heck is that?
What are you saying?
This time, you were saved by Kotoko-chan.
Then, what about my room?
Yes. It's back to the way it was!
No way!
Actually, you should be thanking Kotoko-chan first, shouldn't you?
Don't worry about that.
It was the natural thing to do.
Eh? Yuuki-kun, you're not sleeping yet?
You really were a great help this time around.
Thank you.
That kid...
He does have an adorable side to him!
Irie-kun?
Ah, umm...
What is it?
No, nothing. Sorry, I came back here again.
Please...
...don't cause too much trouble.
How romantic!
I can't believe I'm spending spring break with Irie-kun at a pension.
Irie-kun...
Matsumoto Yuuko! Why are you here?
It's because my villa is really close by.
I didn't hear about that!
Sheesh, you're so loud no matter where you are.
Right, Onii-chan?
Gasp! Onee-chan...
Next time on Itazura na Kiss:
Kiss, Kiss, Kiss in Dreams.
I'm definitely gonna be happy.