What's taking them so long?
Kotoko-chan, how did it go?
Three months.
It's true, right? It's really true, isn't it?
There's no mistake this time, right?
Yeah, there's no mistake.
Congratulations, Kotoko-chan.
Onii-chan.
Thank goodness.
Well done, Naoki.
Good for you, Kotoko!
I'm sure your mother in heaven would be overjoyed as well!
Hurry and get changed.
We're having a party after all.
What is this?
They said that they're thinking of names for the baby.
Yeah, we have to think long and hard about it.
We're just one stroke short.
The plan was that everyone would get to choose three names.
Gosh, Shigetarou? I thought I told you that it's going to be a girl.
Mother, we still don't know the gender yet.
It's definitely going to be a girl.
Rejected.
After all the trouble I took to come up with it...
Cheers!
How's this?
Let's play together!
They sure can't sit still.
Honestly, they're getting overexcited.
Umm, Irie-kun?
Aren't you...
...happy?
Are you stupid or something?
Of course I'm happy.
We're going to be parents, aren't we?
Kotoko, congratulations!
Thank you everyone!
A wonderful darling and a cute baby.
This is every girl's dream!
Say, Kotoko-san, what about work?
I plan to do as much as I'm capable of.
Irie-kun approved as well.
What a nice husband.
Intelligent and good looking to boot.
And understanding on top of that.
You're truly lucky, Kotoko.
My friend is pregnant as well.
But, her husband had an affair with his co-worker.
Yeah, that does happen often during pregnancy, doesn't it?
Really?
They should be treating their wives the kindest during those times.
But, it's also suspicious if they act too kind.
Yeah, husbands become abnormally kind when they're having affairs.
Really?
Why would they do such things when they already have a wife?
Whether they're married or not...
...men like young girls.
Well, to them, a plain-looking wife without makeup would...
...probably be less attractive than a lively girl on the outside.
Without makeup?
But you don't have to worry, right, Kotoko-san?
Because you're actively working and all.
Yeah, I guess.
And the patient was so delighted.
Who is she?
Irie-kun is actually laughing!
Yukie-chan, can you handle this please?
Okay.
I've gotten used to this...
This is bad. I can't let this go on!
I'm very happy that you feel that way.
But, I really can't...
What?!
You don't trust me?
It's not that.
So, let's go then.
Don't tell me, Irie-kun is...
I don't want that to happen!
What are you doing?
Aihara-san?
Matsumoto Yuuko!
You look like you're having fun. Playing hide and seek in the hospital?
No!
By the way, why are you with Irie-kun?
Detailed examination?
Irie-kun suggested it when I was here last time because of anemia.
They said it was a duodenal ulcer.
So that's what it was...
The blood test results didn't look good either.
So I told her she should be admitted, but she didn't want to.
Why?
I had work.
I can't afford to be admitted for a month here.
You can't take this lightly!
There are some cases where inflammation occurs and emergency surgery has to be done.
You won't be able to get any work done either if you neglect it and end up fainting all the time.
Thank goodness.
You managed to convince Matsumoto-san.
Yeah, it's good timing as well since I'll be in internal medicine for a while.
You'll still be helping internal medicine?
Yeah, looks like they're understaffed as usual.
I see.
But, her husband had an affair with his co-worker.
Oh yeah, a trainee nurse just joined internal medicine, right?
Yeah.
How nice. Innocent and all.
Yeah. She's very cute and tries her best.
Men like young girls.
By the way, why are you wearing makeup?
Well, I thought that I should wear makeup once in a while.
You know, it's not good to look too plain.
That's nice. It looks good.
Yeah, husbands become abnormally kind when they're having affairs.
Irie-kun is being kinder than usual.
Could this be...?
What's wrong?
Nothing...
Excuse me.
How are you feeling?
I'm fine. The pain has subsided as well.
Really? That's good.
He's with her again!
Oh, Aihara-san.
You're in surgery, aren't you? Why are you here?
Well, obviously because I'm worried about you.
Yukie-chan, check her temperature please.
Okay.
Chan! He said chan!
Matsumoto!
Sudou-san.
Are you all right?
Keep it down. It's nothing major.
What are you saying?
It must be serious since you've been admitted!
It's just a duodenal ulcer!
It's nothing to get worked up over!
Irie, can I have a moment?
Irie, tell me the truth.
What's she really suffering from?
A duodenal ulcer like she said.
You can tell me the truth.
Do you want her to be suffering from a serious illness that badly?
You're really, really telling the truth, right?
It's true.
Thank goodness.
You really have a lot of willpower, Sempai.
Eight years of unrequited love.
You're the last person I want to hear that from.
He's got a point.
A lot has happened to me during those eight years.
But in the end, I go back to Matsumoto.
To be loved like that must be every girl's dream.
Stairs.
You're always tripping down them, right?
More insincere moves.
No matter how you see it, this kindness...
...is a sign of unfaithfulness?
I sure get a lot of trust.
What are you saying?
Trust between husband and wife sure is fragile.
Come on. Why would I suspect you?
Sheesh, Irie-kun. And I was wondering what you were going to say.
Honestly, be careful.
Right after I warned you too.
Thanks.
It's great to be loved.
To think that the unicell organism had the ability to come this far...
It's enviable in a way.
I thank you all for coming during such a busy period.
After working at Shige for eight years...
...I can now open my own restaurant thanks to all of your support.
I'll do my best with what I've learned as to not disgrace you, boss.
Please give us your support!
Good luck!
Thank you very much!
A successor to the shop's name, eh? Kin-chan has finally made a name for himself.
It's really quite something, especially at such a young age.
Good for you, Chris.
Yes!
Also, I have one more thing to tell you all.
I feel that this would be a good opportunity to have a wedding ceremony for Chris.
Kinnosuke.
Chris, sorry for making you wait.
As a matter of a man's pride, I wanted to come get you only after I became a full-fledged chef.
Kinnosuke!
Congratulations!
All right! Let's have another toast!
Looks like we don't have enough beer.
I'll go get more.
A pregnant lady shouldn't be moving about so much.
I'll go.
Kinnosuke, well done.
A man's gotta do, what a man's gotta do.
The happy times just keep coming.
Kotoko is going to be a mama soon too.
A kid is giving birth to a kid.
How rude! I'm a mature adult.
What's going on?
Excuse me, but the place is reserved tonight.
We're not officially opened yet.
Maria Robbins?!
Who?
You don't know who? She's a very famous Hollywood actress!
Mama!
It's been a while, Chris.
Mama, why are you here?
Your father wrote me a letter.
I saw that.
Letter?
I told her about the new restaurant.
My father opposes the marriage.
He wouldn't allow his daughter to be taken by a fledging man.
He's never met Kinnosuke too.
So, I just had to tell them when Kinnosuke opened his own restaurant.
Chris...
Nice to meet you.
My name is Ikezawa Kinnosuke.
Sorry for the belated introduction, but please let me marry Chris!
Is your mother against the marriage?
It's not that.
She's very particular about looks, so she keeps telling me that she won't allow the marriage if my darling isn't handsome.
Looks like it's over for Kin-chan.
She'll probably turn him down with those kinda looks.
Chris.
Where did you ever find such a great guy?
I knew you would say that!
Their family is handsome-challenged...
I approve of your marriage with your darling.
I'll convince your father.
It won't be a problem. He won't dare go against me.
Mama!
That easily?
I know a man's value with just one look.
Kinnosuke passes with flying colors.
Thank you very much!
I'll make Chris happy for sure!
Now that that's decided, let's prepare the wedding ceremony.
Ah, I plan to have it in my hometown, Osaka.
No, we'll have the ceremony in England.
Chris is a daughter of the Robbins family.
I'll invite Charles too and have a grand celebration.
Charles? She doesn't mean...
Please stop deciding on your own!
We're having it in Japan.
No can do.
I'd like you to grant my wishes.
And in the end, Kin-chan gave in, so they'll be having the ceremony in England.
Her father is the president of a major bank.
And her mother is a Hollywood actress.
Plus, they're related to royalty. It'll certainly be a very grand ceremony.
Matsumoto, what do you think about having our ceremony in Karuizawa?
Exchanging vows of eternal love in a small chapel in the forest.
How nice. We can ride in a carriage pulled by white horses too.
White horses?
How wonderful!
Isn't it?
Oh yeah, Aihara. I heard you were expecting?
Congratulations.
I'll pray that your baby doesn't become like you.
How nice. I want to be a father too.
Are you all right?
Matsumoto-san?
Aihara, call for a doctor.
It's subsided already, so don't worry.
I think it'd be a good idea to get some medicine.
I'll go ask for some at the nurse station, okay?
Yeah, please do.
Okay, got it.
Please do so then.
Oh my, do you need some help?
I'll be fine!
You don't have to be so reserved.
No, I'll really be fine.
Aihara!
What's wrong?
Matsumoto...
She disappeared.
After I came back from the restroom, her room was completely empty.
Matsumoto!
Got it. Tell me once you get in touch with the contacts and the other side.
Matsumoto! What are you doing here?
I can't do my work in the room because you two make such a ruckus there.
Forget work!
You have to keep still and get some rest!
He's right. Otherwise you won't recover.
It's a critical moment where we're closing this big business deal!
I can't afford to relax and sleep.
Yes?
Got it. I'll be right there.
You'll be there? Where?
Where the client is.
It's an emergency.
You can't.
You need the doctor's permission to leave the hospital.
Then, go deal with that somehow.
I couldn't possibly...
Hey, what are...?!
Sudou-sempai?
What's your problem?!
Please, just lie down.
Stop acting so big!
Lie down!
I told you not to overwork yourself!
Stop interfering with my work!
I can't let you!
Get out of the way already!
No! I won't move.
I'll take care of this for you.
Huh? Hey, give it back!
Which is more important? Your body or your work?
I don't need you taking care of me!
Whatever happens to my health is none of your business!
Cut it out already!
Sudou-sempai!
Matsumoto?
Sudou-sempai!
Matsumoto! -Matsumoto-san!
Wait, Matsumoto-san! Calm down!
Quit joking! Why do I have to...?
Hey, where are you going?
Work, obviously!
In those clothes?
Let's go back in for now.
You should put something cold on it.
Irie. I showed a pathetic side of myself, didn't I?
Are you sure it was a good idea to anger Matsumoto?
I don't care what she thinks of me, as long as her health recovers.
Matsumoto works too hard.
She was the same in the past.
She appears perfect on the outside.
But, behind the scenes, she's the one working the hardest.
Also, establishing her company probably required a lot of effort.
She'll definitely collapse one day if she doesn't get some rest.
Thus, even if she were to hate me or whatever...
...right now, I just want to protect her health.
She can work again after she recovers.
Am I an annoyance?
You are.
But, there are cases of people getting used to that annoyance.
It's great to have someone who understands you, don't you think?
Irie-kun sees through me completely.
He knows all of my bad points, yet he stays by me.
Often times, I think that's why I'm able to do my best.
No matter how hard the task at hand, I remind myself to try hard again tomorrow.
Matsumoto?
You're in the way. Move it.
I won't attempt to leave the hospital any more.
So, get back to your office.
But...
Besides, what's an office worker doing hanging around here on a weekday afternoon?
I'm free to use my time however I want in my trade.
And your work performance has dropped because of that, right?
Who cares about that.
I'm more concerned about your health at the moment.
Don't shift the blame to me.
If you want to ride in a horse carriage, then go sell some cars now.
I like men who are capable workers.
Matsumoto-san.
Aihara.
Please take care of Matsumoto.
Wait for me.
I'll achieve the best sales and come get you!
What are these?
Yuuki, you must never tell Kotoko-chan about this.
This girl is cute.
Her health is most important to her right now.
If she were to find out that she's being cheated on...
I'm home!
She's back!
Onii-chan, come.
What is it?
Be honest with me.
What kind of girl is she?
Don't think you can get away by making excuses.
I'm ashamed.
What a despicable thing to do when you already have Kotoko-chan!
I don't remember raising you that way.
Mother, is something the matter?
Yukie-chan.
It's not what you think, Kotoko-chan!
They're not shocking pictures.
It's not adultery or an affair or anything like that.
Seriously, how much free time does my mother have?
Even though there's no way you'd be committing adultery.
Mother always gets worried so easily.
And what about yourself?
Come on, I'm not worried about it at all...
What's wrong?
It moved.
The baby moved!
Really?
We're really going to be parents, aren't we?
At that time, we still weren't aware...
...that an unforeseen trial awaited us.
Next time on Itazura na Kiss:
Happy Love Carnival.
Irie-kun...