Here, "Aaah!"
Here, Irie-kun.
No! I wanna give it!
Here, Papa, "Aaah!"
Mama, you dummy!
You live and you learn, Mi-chan!
Come on now...
Kotomi, you have another, right?
Come on.
Here, Papa.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Are we at your grandpa's house yet?
Just a bit more.
Speaking of which, I wonder if he is still there.
He?
You're closer to him after all.
You should introduce me to him this time.
That was during the first summer after our marriage.
It was the first time I rode on this train.
It was an unforgettable and strange experience.
I never once dreamed that you would plan a trip for us!
I'm so lucky to have such a kind husband.
I can't believe you can still say that after all your begging and pleading.
Irie-kun, what places are we going to visit in Kyuushuu?
What about our hotel? Isn't it about time you told me?
Just wait and see.
Isn't it enough that we get to spend two weeks together?
Of course!
I don't care where it is, as long as we're alone together.
Irie-kun...
Is there a hotel around here?
There's not a soul in sight...
Yeah, we're alone, right?
That's not what I meant.
We have to walk a bit more.
Ah, wait!
Umm, Irie-kun... This is a normal house, isn't it?
Yeah.
I see, a boarding house?
That's good, it'll be more homely.
This is my mother's home.
Sorry for the late introduction.
This is my wife, Kotoko.
I'm Kotoko. Pleased to meet you all!
I'm going to introduce everyone, so please remember.
Right.
Firstly, my grandmother.
Thank you for visiting, Kotoko-san.
My uncle, Keizo.
His eldest daughter, Megu.
His eldest son, Take.
Second son, Toshi.
This is my aunt, Akiko.
Her eldest daughter, Maki.
Her younger brothers, Hiro and Yasu, twins.
Next to them, my aunt, Hiroko.
Eldest daughter, Miki.
Second daughter, Yuki.
And first son, Ken.
They all look the same!
I can't remember!
Naoki-niichan, didn't you tell us that she was a real beauty?
Your eyes must have gone bad from living in Tokyo too long, right, Nii-chan?
She doesn't look too bright either.
Not only do they look like Irie-kun, but their personalities are rather similar too, aren't they?
Be quiet!
Long time no see, Grandpa.
Naoki, is this your wife?
Yes.
Nice to meet you. I'm Kotoko.
That's not a very bright looking face.
And this hand...
This hand has never done housework before! That ain't right!
I don't believe you're suitable to marry into the Isshiki family.
Grandpa, you're scaring Kotoko-san.
In my eyes, she's completely unfit to be Naoki's wife!
I disapprove!
All right then! While you're here, I'll beat you into shape!
Irie-kun!
Well, it's no use arguing with him.
Good luck.
Okay...
Hey!
What kind of careless way of picking is that?!
What's wrong with the way I pick the fruits?!
How long are you going to complain?!
Quit yapping and move your hands instead!
When you're done with that, it's on to the eggplants!
There's still more?
How did it turn out like this?
Where has my passionate summer with Irie-kun gone to?
My hips...
Must be because I was halfway bent over all day...
Kotoko-san, it's No-chan from Tokyo.
No-chan?
Hello?
Kotoko-chan?
Hello?
Mother!
As I suspected, you're really there.
I had a bad feeling when he mentioned Kyuushuu.
That's Onii-chan, sheesh!
Are you all right? Has my father or my nieces and nephews done anything mean to you?
Mother! I want to go ho-
Is that you, Noriko?
I'm so glad Kotoko came.
Naoki is such a lucky guy.
Come on, you don't have to worry!
Okay, good night!
Noriko would definitely come here if I didn't tell her that.
I can't let that happen.
Hurry and take your bath and sleep.
We have another early day tomorrow.
Why that mean old geezer!
Hey, you look well.
Irie-kun, where have you been all this time?
Well, this is a great place to study.
Hence, I've made good progress.
And what about being alone together? Liar.
I wanted to show you this place at least once.
This is the countryside where I was from.
Irie-kun...
Irie-kun looks so cool when he watches the star-filled sky.
Maybe it was a good thing that I came along.
Naoki-niisan!
We're not disturbing you, are we?
No problem. What is it?
You are disturbing us!
Actually, we wanted to throw Kotoko-neechan a welcoming party.
Welcoming party?
After all, you're Naoki-niichan's lovely wife.
We're relatives now.
Everyone's waiting, so let's hurry and go.
Guys...
Hurry up.
Irie-kun, sorry. I'll be back later.
Take your time.
The following is a story passed down through the Isshiki family.
Ten generations ago, the wife of the head of the Isshiki family committed adultery with one of the servants.
The master killed both his wife and that man with a sword.
How is this a welcoming party?
She hated the master greatly.
"I curse the wife, ten generations from now, who enters the Isshiki family."
Those were her last words.
And, the wife ten generations later is...
It's you, Kotoko-san!
Irie-kun!
Hey, Irie-kun...
Do you want to go to the toilet or something?
No.
I'm not going to follow you, since you're not a kid any more.
Why are halls in the countryside so dark?
Eh? Which way was it to the toilet again?
"I curse the wife, ten generations from now, who enters the Isshiki family."
Those kids probably made up that story anyway...
What are you doing?
Oh, so the toilet was right in front of our room.
Grandpa, please wait here until I come out. You must!
I'm going home!
I wanted to have a fun trip with just the two of us!
They're all so mean to me, and they scared the living daylights out of me!
I hate this place!
I was born here.
I was his first grandchild, so he cared for me a lot.
He often told me that he'd choose a wife for me when I was young.
So actually, I wanted to introduce you to him before we got married and receive his blessing.
I was sure that he'd approve of you.
You're the girl I chose after all.
Irie-kun...
But, if you insist on going home, then I can't stop you.
Who said I was going home?
I'm going to enjoy myself here for the next two weeks!
Just watch, Irie-kun. I won't lose!
I'll become the perfect wife which Grandpa would approve of!
Just as I expected of you Kotoko. You got Grandpa's approval!
If it's for you, then nothing is impossible!
Oww!
What kind of wife sleeps in this much?
Sorry...
My legs!
Can't feel my legs... -Insolent girl!
Even if this is for Irie-kun, I'll die before I get Grandpa's approval if I have to do this everyday.
Kotoko-san.
Come here and rest for a bit.
It's Irie-kun! How adorable!
I'm sorry about how Grandpa has been treating you.
He's just jealous that you've taken Naoki from him.
Just try to bear with it a little longer.
Jealous, eh?
Grandpa has a cute side as well.
Irie-kun...
I'm not going with you.
How mean! What if a ghost appears?
You again, Grandpa? Don't scare me like that!
I should be the one saying that!
The tenth generation curse has already scared me enough.
Tenth generation curse? What's that?
You know about it too, don't you?
The one about the tenth generation patriarch killing his adulterous wife and her lover!
What the heck?! Who told you that?
It was Ken-chan.
Ken is the baby.
Oh, is he?
It was the red-headed high schooler.
So, it was Take? How dare he say such things!
Ah, I'm tired of this!
Okay, I'm going to tell you something really good.
Something good?
He was really into it last night.
Grandpa seems so much easier to talk to at night.
Kotoko-san, can you come here a sec?
We're planning on doing our summer homework together now.
Eh? Homework?
There are so many parts I don't understand.
So, I'd like you to teach me.
We're talking about Naoki-niichan's wife after all.
You're smarter than us, right?
Irie-kun...
Why not? Just teach them.
You're kidding...
Let's get right to it then. Year 1 high school math.
You'll be able to solve it in under ten seconds, right?
Mine is science.
Mine is world history.
Teach me too!
Me, me!
Me too!
These kids are planning to make a fool out of me, aren't they?
Very well, if that's what you're trying to pull...
Take-chan.
What is it?
I don't know the answer to that question...
...but I do know one thing.
During your middle school field trip, you were crying for Mommy at night, weren't you?
What are you saying?
Who told you?
Is it true, Take?
Even though you look like such a tough guy.
Even you, Naoki-niichan!
Damn it!
Take-niichan is a Mama's boy!
Laugh while you can, Miki-chan.
What?
During your year 3 athletic meet, the rubber on your bloomers became loose.
Ah, I'll go pluck the tomatoes for you!
I'll go clean the chicken coop!
I'll go hang up the laundry for you!
I'll go cut the wood for the bath!
Really? Thanks guys!
Not bad...
Right? It's all thanks to Grandpa.
Grandpa!
I did it!
I managed to turn the tables on them!
It's all thanks to what you told me last night!
Huh? Last night?
Quit talking nonsense and get to work!
Why?
Does he have a split personality?
Seriously, ever since that girl came here...
Why don't you just approve of her already?
Kotoko-san may not be the sharpest tool in the shed, but she's very diligent.
Why are you two suddenly on her side?
I still don't approve of...
That's it!
There's one way.
Huh? Akebia picking?
Grandpa, that's just impossible!
But, none of us have ever managed to find those Akebia behind the hills.
There's only one road, so you won't get lost.
I'd like to eat those Akebia at least once more before I die.
If you can bring me some...
If I can?
...I'll approve of you as Naoki's wife.
Really?
Yes. A man from Kyuushuu never goes back on his word.
I'll go!
You'd better not.
I can imagine you getting lost immediately even though there's only one road.
No, I will do it!
It might be impossible to become good at cooking or sewing and such overnight, but...
...even I should be able to do this.
This is a lucky chance!
Sheesh.
You're really something else.
I'll be going now then.
Wait for me, Grandpa.
We're going to have an Akebia party tonight!
I'll do my best, Irie-kun!
She'll probably give up soon and come back anyway.
I wonder about that. I don't think you should underestimate her, Grandpa.
She managed to win me over after all.
How is this a single road?
What should I do?
I can't find the Akebia.
I don't know how to get back either.
It's all over; I won't be approved as Irie-kun's wife.
I'm sorry, Irie-kun. I'm so sorry.
I figured that this would happen.
Grandpa?
This looks like it.
Incredible! So this is Akebia?
Come on, hurry and pick them.
Eh, but why did you show me the way?
Do you approve of me?
Well, I admit that you have a lot of spunk despite not being too bright.
You might just be the perfect match for Naoki.
Grandpa...
He actually knows this as well.
He?
Please bring your baby the next time you come here.
Baby?
Come on, stop spacing out and pick the fruits.
Of course.
Thank goodness.
I would have been completely lost if you hadn't come.
Kotoko!
Ah, Irie-kun!
I'm so glad you're safe.
How did you do so well on your own?
It's because Grandpa...
Where did he go?
Did he go home ahead of us?
Those Akebia look really good!
You're amazing, Kotoko-san!
Fantastic! Amazing!
Well done finding them!
So, no more complaints, right, Grandpa?
Grandpa.
Well done, Kotoko-san.
I tip my cap to your determination.
Please take care of Naoki.
I did it!
Irie-kun, I did it!
Sheesh, have you no sense of shame?
Grandpa!
Thank you for always helping me in secret!
What are you talking about?
Naoki, what did you tell her?
Well...
It's a bit too late to be acting shy now!
Just what's going on?
Grandpa secretly went to the mountains...
...to guide me to the Akebia tree because I got lost.
Huh? Me?
Grandpa had been with us in the house the whole time.
You're kidding! But he looked exactly...
You don't have a mole on your cheek!
He had a very large mole too!
A large mole on the face?
So, the Grandpa she was talking about...
What is it?
That's it! This is him!
He was the master of this family ten generations ago, Isshiki Kikunosuke.
Ten generations ago... The one who killed his wife and her lover?
What? I'm pretty sure that Kikunosuke-san's wife ran away.
But, that's nothing to be scared of.
Besides, he passed away more than 200 years ago.
But... but... I talked with him a lot at night.
He was the one who told me about everyones' secrets too.
A ghost!
You always see him?!
Dear Buddha!
Irie-kun!
Please bring your baby the next time you come here.
Mi-chan!
Don't run, it's dangerous!
Mi-chan, are you okay?
Well done getting here.
You see...
We're here!