ALS.
The name of the disease is ALS. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Even as ALS progresses and your body stops moving...
each patient's life is different.
They are living their own life.
How can you say that they are living?
I hope it gets better soon.
Yeah.
Ta-da.
- I bought them. - Nice.
I'm sure the more I care for people the more I'll realize how difficult it is.
But I want to learn how to do things one by one.
Help me.
Here you go.
- Wow, thank you. - Thank you.
So good.
- Tasty. - And this is for you.
It's a souvenir.
You didn't have to do this. Thank you.
And were you not wearing makeup after the bath?
Please don't talk about it.
- What is it? - She asked me...
if she should be with or without makeup after the bath.
- Really? You did? - Please don't talk about it anymore.
I look the same whether I have any makeup on or not.
Is it true?
Anyways, I have something to tell you, Shige-senpai.
- Something to tell me? - Yes.
Don't tell me you are getting married?
There is no way that's happening, right?
Yeah.
I was kidding.
I know you were.
So I've decided to pursue my career in nursing care.
You have?
Yes, you helped me with job searching, but that's what I've decided to do.
- I'm glad you found what you want to do. - Yes.
- Can I do it for you? - No, I'm okay.
It must be hard.
It's not bad. Although it takes time.
What are you doing?
I was seen by a doctor and he said this is just a temporary thing.
What doctor did you see?
An orthopedist.
- You should go see a neurologist too. - Yeah, I did.
Good job, surprisingly for you.
I know. You searched online for 'can't have strength in the hand'
and there was a list of neurological disorders... like ALS.
And you got scared, right?
It's okay if you are just scared.
But some people self-diagnose and then see a doctor.
There are many people like that.
Rikuto, are you seriously trying to become a doctor?
Huh?
How can you make fun of people who see a doctor thinking they have a serious disease?
There must be people who really have a serious disease.
- I'm not making fun of them. - You are.
Are you feeling inferior again?
It's not like that. Never mind, forget it.
Don't tell Mom, okay? She will worry about nothing.
Hello?
Ah, Takuto?
Yeah. What is it?
Is everything okay?
What?
Is anything wrong with Riku-chan?
- No. - Really?
He asked me to send him his electric piano.
What about it?
When Riku-chan faces obstacles, he wants to play the piano.
So I was a little worried.
If you are that worried, ask him directly.
If he does have problems, I can't even imagine myself hearing it from Riku-chan...
Oh? Hello? Hello?
[Home]
I will announce the people who had the top sales performance this month.
Agawa-san, 11.6 million yen.
Maeno-san, 8.6 million yen.
Sawada-san, 5.4 million yen.
That's all.
Miyashita-san.
Could you please help me a little bit?
Thank you very much.
No matter how much I help you, it doesn't reflect in the sales performance.
I feel like I wasted my time.
You can have my sales performance if that's what you want.
What?
And you can have my college degree and a title as a full-time employee.
Those are meaningless.
Are you making a fool of me?
I'm saying I'm envious of you, Miyashita-san.
My left arm really won't go back to the way it was.
With the current medical technology... it won't.
What's next? My right arm or legs?
Or my ability to speak...
You can't tell what's going to be affected, right?
Right.
No one can tell that, so it's best for you to not think about it.
What? Not think about it?
It's kind of like a coping method to live with ALS.
Impossible. I can't avoid thinking about it.
I'm sure it's hard for you right now.
Have you told your family about it?
No.
In order to reduce the burden of medical expenses...
you should apply to the city for the specified disease.
So it's necessary for you to tell your family about this.
And I hope you can express your feelings to your friends and co-workers...
as well as your family... and be accepted.
Do you have anyone?
I do have someone, but...
Why don't you tell this person about the disease?
Really?
I'm not sure if she will stay with me forever.
She might leave me if I told her about my disease.
It's scary to tell people, isn't it?
But people will eventually find out when the symptoms progress.
People who would leave me will leave sooner or later.
Doctor, I know.
I know that soon, I have to tell this to the person I care for the most.
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[The Hours Of My Life]
Rikuto.
- Oh, welcome home. - Turn it down or wear headphones.
- I can't get the right mood that way. - But it's too loud.
That inferiority feeling again? Since I know how to play the piano.
It's not me. It's too loud for our neighbors.
- I've never gotten complaints at home. - This is a condo.
There is another room behind the wall.
[Insurance Care and Welfare System]
- I made tea for you. - Okay.
You are working hard.
Thank you.
[Takuto]
Ah, Takuto-kun. Can I answer it?
Huh?
- It's okay, isn't it? - Please go away.
Hello?
What are you doing?
I'm studying.
Did I interrupt you?
No, I was about to take a break.
What is it?
Nothing. It's not that I need to tell you anything.
Okay.
You are quiet.
That's right. Why don't we have hot pot with the others?
- With the four of us? - Yeah.
Let's do that. I will tell Hina.
Okay...
Bye.
You are going to hang up already?
Well, a little bit more then.
Hey...
Yeah?
Um, nothing.
What is it?
It's not a big deal.
Then tell me.
When I go to your place next time, can I leave my toothbrush there?
It's okay if you don't want me to.
Sure, you can.
Really?
Of course you can.
I'm glad.
What's going to be in the hot pot?
Whatever you want.
Then I will bring vegetables.
We get free vegetables from a vegetable store.
Why?
When my mom was caring for my dad at home, our neighbors helped us a lot.
Apparently since then they have been giving us free vegetables.
I see.
Are you going to stay there tonight?
Ah, yeah.
Then I'm going home with Mamo-chan again, huh?
Although I don't care.
What's wrong with being with him?
Because he asked me last time if he could do it with me once.
What?
You are too loud.
And?
I hit him. Like this.
And then?
That's it. Now it's today.
Wow, amazing.
It's getting cooked. Is it ready?
The person who came up with the idea of boiling food is brilliant.
Or is the person who came up with the idea of roasting food more brilliant?
Who are these people? Prehistoric men?
I guess it doesn't matter.
Oh it looks good. I think it's cooked.
Don't use your chopsticks to get food. You can use these.
And you can use this to get tofu.
I didn't know we had that.
I bought it. Here, I'm well prepared.
Don't you think I'm well prepared? Don't you think? So well prepared.
Mamoru, did something happen?
Nothing.
- Hey. - Sorry.
Ah, I didn't really mean it the other day.
It was a joke, no, it was more of a prank than a joke.
How could you tell that to her?
So you were serious.
My pride is torn into pieces.
What a misfortune you had.
- You talk like you have nothing to do with it. - That's not true.
I don't care.
- How about just a kiss? - Huh?
Sorry. I'm sorry.
Then how about having a cup of coffee with me?
That's okay, isn't it?
- Welcome. - Welcome.
Hey.
This is the cafe that I'm assigned.
You can sit anywhere you like.
- Hello, Mizushima-san. - I'm a customer today.
She is so beautiful.
You think so?
Is she your girlfriend?
Well...
Do you play the piano too?
I quit when I was in elementary school.
Were you popular since you could play the piano?
My grades in elementary school were good too.
And did you play sports too?
I was really surprised when I saw you playing futsal.
You looked cool.
When your left arm is healed, I bet you can run much faster.
Can you play something?
- What? - It could be good rehab for your left hand.
No, it's okay.
Why?
Takuto.
- Hey... - I said no, it's okay.
Are you mad about something?
No.
- But you just... - I'm not mad.
You were mad.
You have to tell me what's bothering you, otherwise I can't understand.
I'm going home today.
Megu.
Don't go home.
Please.
Okay.
I'm...
Yes?
Um, I was frustrated because it hasn't healed.
- I'm sorry. - It's okay.
Can you play the left hand?
What?
The piano.
I don't know how to play.
- A song that anyone can play. - Like what?
How about this?
- I'm not sure if I can do it. - You will do fine.
Press here three times... after I play.
- And then slide to the left. - This way.
That's right.
Press it three times again.
- And move to the right. - It's hard. This one?
Right. Right.
And three times again.
If... my left hand stopped moving forever, what would you do?
What would I do?
I don't mean anything serious by it.
I wouldn't do anything.
I would stay with you forever.
Forever?
Yes.
I want to stay with you forever.
I wish time...
could stop now.
Yeah.
Ah, good morning.
Good morning.
- Do you want to use it? - Yes.
Ah, is it okay if I keep my toothbrush here?
As long as it's not in my way.
Ah, yes. How about my facial soap?
As long as it's not in my way.
It's okay, I won't keep them here. Do you think I'm in your way too?
When did I say that?
The way you say it makes me feel that way.
It does?
Yes, you have to be careful otherwise you'll lose your friends.
I'm leaving.
Thank you very much. Thank you for the purchase.
- Good evening. - Good evening.
What should I get?
You came all the way to buy one?
Um, yes.
If you haven't had dinner yet, would you like to have dinner with me?
Megumi is working late tonight, and I'm alone, so please.
Yes.
Here you go, another bowl of rice.
Thank you very much.
You certainly are a boy.
Megumi has a good appetite, but boys eat a lot more.
It feels good just looking at you eat.
I've always liked people with a good appetite.
- Was Megumi-san's father the same? - Yes.
He ate everything saying 'delicious' all the time.
I'm sure there were times it didn't taste good.
But hearing him say it was delicious made me want to cook more delicious food.
- Everything tastes really good. - Really? Thank you.
Oh, these are from my work though.
Um...
Can I ask you about Megumi-san's father?
Sure, you can ask me anything.
[Nursing Care Center] Good work today.
Yes, good work today.
- Yes? - Hello. This is Shigeyuki.
Senpai, what is going on?
Are you in the middle of a date with Takuto?
No, I just finished working.
So you're still out?
Yes.
Can I see you for a minute? I can meet you anywhere.
Ah, yes.
Here.
This is for you in return for the souvenir and the sandwich.
You didn't have to...
It's not anything serious.
I just saw some cute chocolates and I wanted to give it to someone.
That's why I called you.
I'm really sorry...
I mean, thank you very much.
If you weren't Takuto's girlfriend, I would want you to be mine.
What?
I'm kidding.
I know.
- Share that with Takuto. - Yes, I will.
Nice looking man, isn't he?
Yes.
Thank you very much.
He was well at the time.
Um, how did you find out about his illness?
What?
I'm sorry, but I'm wondering how you felt when you found out.
When I found out?
How did I feel?
I don't remember well, but Megumi was small...
I had to stay strong and support my husband.
I had no time for crying.
But you know, tears would come down when I least expected it.
Like I'd cry suddenly when I'm on a train looking out the window absently.
Was it hard to take care of him?
It was.
He wanted to stay home instead of being at a hospital.
So I was the one who was taking care of him.
Did you ever want to run away because caring for him was too hard?
Yes, I did.
One day only... I wanted to spend one day only for myself.
Did you wish you hadn't met him?
Never.
I have never thought that even once.
Illness doesn't only give you hardship.
There were many times I felt happy.
The time I spent with my husband is so precious to me.
I'm sure your husband was happy too.
I would be sad if he wasn't.
Here you go.
Thank you very much.
I'll have some.
It was cloudy before but I'm glad the sun is out.
We can take a walk.
Are you cold?
'Ki.'
'Mo.'
'Chi.'
'Ii.'
Yes, it really feels good today, doesn't it?
That tree has a pinkish color.
[Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis] [Clinical Survey]
[Sawada Takuto]
That's the girl he brought the other day.
Her? No way.
There is no way that a beautiful girl like her is Mizushima-san's girlfriend.
He was being pretentious.
- Ouch. - Ouch.
I don't think Mizushima-san has ever gone out with a girl.
I agree.
Mizushima-san.
Please stop talking while working. Customers can hear you.
I'm sorry.
I'm his girlfriend.
I'm Mizushima Mamo-chan's girlfriend. Is that a problem?
Please go back to work.
Yes.
- Um... - I didn't do it for you, Mamo-chan.
What?
Gossiping is the worst. People talk behind my back all the time.
Like I'm an executive director's mistress...
Or I have perverted sex with a director.
I feel better now.
Well even so, I'm happy. Thank you.
That's what I expect from you, Hina.
Excuse me.
Yes?
Ah, it's me.
Yes.
I have something that I have to tell you.
What is it?
I don't want to tell you over the phone.
What is it?
I will tell you when I see you.
Um, okay.
When can I see you next?
- I wonder what it is. - What happened?
Takuto wants to tell me something in person not over the phone.
Could it be that he will propose to you?
Propose? It can't be.
But what else could it be? He has to tell you in person.
But this is his first year working at the company.
And I just found what I want to do in my life.
Ah...
What is it?
When I wasn't home, Takuto came to my house and had dinner with my mom.
See? He will definitely propose to you.
Now you feel like that's going to happen, don't you?
No, I don't.
Mom...
Are you happy that you married Dad?
Of course, otherwise you wouldn't be born.
Why did you choose him?
It had to be him.
You will know... when you meet someone like that.
What did he say when he proposed to you?
He didn't say anything special.
What? Really?
It was so natural for us to be together.
We didn't have to say it in a formal way.
I see.
Are you hungry?
Can we talk first?
Yes.
Megu.
Yes.
Well...
This is the last time.
I can't see you anymore.
What? What is this?
What do you mean? I don't understand.
I want you to break up with me.
Why?
There is no point for us to keep seeing each other.
What do you mean by 'there is no point?'
Anyways, I can't see you anymore. I'm sorry.
Please wait.
Did I do something that you didn't like?
Do you like someone else?
Please give me a reason.
It was getting too serious.
Serious?
I can't think of our future, Megu.
That's why I want to break up.
Don't decide it by yourself.
I can't do this anymore.
I can't be with you anymore, Megu.
I'm sorry.
Bye.
Are you meeting Takuto?
No.
What kind of person is Takuto?
What? Did you have a fight or something?
We broke up.
Oh, I know many couples who say they break up, but they never do.
He said he can't see me anymore.
Is he always like that?
Did he really tell you that he wanted to break up?
Yes.
I'm sorry. I thought you were crying and you needed a hug.
I'm totally fine.
I see.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry. I know it's late.
It's okay. What did you need to tell me?
Yeah.
Do you remember I said there was a girl that I like?
Yes.
I think I'm in love with her.
That's good.
It's Megumi-chan.
It has nothing to do with me.
We actually broke up.
So don't worry about me. Well, bye...
What happened to you?
I thought you'd been acting strange.
But something is going on.
Nothing is going on.
Are you okay?
I'm okay.
[Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis]
This is...
You have ALS?
Do you know what kind of disease it is?
There was an Italian soccer player who had it.
Is that why you broke up with Megumi-chan?
I have no time to date a woman.
Does Megumi-chan know about the disease?
There is no need for me to tell her.
Are you sure about this?
I'm doing my best to manage myself. I don't have time to hang out with Megu.
Please don't tell unnecessary things to Megu. She will feel burdened.
Is there anything I can do?
Thank you very much. There is nothing you can do.
I think Megu can be happy with you, Shige-senpai.
Bye.
Subtitles by DramaFever
- Megu-chan. - I don't want her to find out.
- Would you be my girlfriend? - I need a little more time.
I think Takuto is trying his best to face the illness.
I have a nerve disease called ALS.
Excuse me.
Do you still love Takuto-kun?
I want you to be my girlfriend.
It's important to tell people about the disease.
Try to think how you are going to live with people around you.
He doesn't display his hardship.
It looks like he is in pain.