He saw me. Momo saw me.
Calm down.
What are you-
You don't have to return ever again! Stupid pet!
I realized something.
I kissed... Momo.
Look. I have no intention to return anywhere else than your place.
What's with her... That woman?
One, two!
Tada! Look! It's my new work, wool pants!
Incredible!
Ran, Ran, what about the pose? Strike a pose!
- Pose! - So cute!
You have to see mine, too!
No need since you already have them on!
Is that so?
Mother and daughter have matching pants, huh?
You're the epitome of motherhood.
Well, yeah.
I wonder if I'll ever experience something like that.
It's impossible. You suck at handicrafts.
I didn't mean that.
What? Do you want children?
Well, realistically not yet.
But if I had someone I like, I would think about it. Maybe then...
Are you going to go down such a path?
I thought that Hasumi was prudent, though.
I know, I know!
- So. How is it? - How is it?
What do you mean by that?
Even Ran said it.
But you know, it's the best when you're desired.
Ran likes flowers! ("flower" and "best" are the same word here)
That's right, you like flowers. They're beautiful.
Yuri, too, you're wanted by Ran, aren't you?
You are irreplaceable to Ran, right?
Whoopsie-daisy. Well, yeah.
You can't replace a mother.
For now.
It must be nice to be loved by your mother.
Wait a second. She looks like Yuri when she was a child!
Cute, popular and liked by everyone.
Hey, do you want to say that I'm not like that anymore?
No, it's not like that.
You had your arms full of guys who were excited about you,
but you just decided to marry one wonderful guy.
I think you're cool like that.
But I made them cry.
Hey, what about that loud pet?
He's participating in a preliminary contest from yesterday.
What did you write?
Well then. Good night.
Your message has been sent.
Sumire-chan.
Takeshi!
What?
I'm glad you stayed until the end.
Yeah.
If you win, studying in Belgium won't be a dream anymore.
Hey, are you worried?
It's all right.
Because I'm here for you.
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Are you thinking about her?
Her?
The journalist!
What relationship do you have with her?
She's my owner.
What?
I'm her pet.
Wait, Takeshi!
Excuse me.
She's my ex, nothing more, nothing less.
Hello, I'm Sumire's pet.
I'm really worried for Sumire.
At first glance, my owner Sumire may look like a perfect elite.
[If you have tonight, let's meet.] But actually... She worries about anything.
Sorry, I don't know when I'll finish work.
She's easily hurt, and most of all.
I missed you!
She's a crybaby. Sumire will only cry in front of me.
Will she be able to survive without me?
Oh, I'm so worried.
♫ Today, tomorrow too ♫
♫ Whenever, and always ♫
♫ In those endless days ♫
♫ This is not how it should be ♫
♫ You taught me that ♫
♫ This is not how it should be ♫
♫ Let the seven-colored rain fall ♫
♫ In the whole black and white world ♫
♫ And make it the color of the rainbow ♫
♫ Stay close to me and hug me tight ♫
♫ Because now I know what's important ♫
♫ Our own ♫
♫ Special love song ♫
♫ Rainbow Rain just for you ♫
You're My Pet
Episode 8: Irreplaceable Existence
I see.
Drop of gold.
Black tea is called the golden drop.
They mean the last drop.
Finally, here you go.
Let's try.
Here are the teacakes.
Thank you.
It's delicious.
True.
Young people nowadays don't even own a teapot.
I like them.
I missed this kind of bitter Japanese tea
while I was in Boston.
You were in Boston?
That's right. Sumire's a Harvard graduate.
Enough of that.
Oh. Such an accomplished person.
No.
These days, they're becoming health conscious in America,
so there's a lot of interest in Japanese tea.
Thank you for your cooperation.
I will send the article as soon as it's finished.
Thank you very much.
Yes.
Wait a second.
Yes?
Could you with me?
This is my wife, Emily.
She has terminal cancer.
Could you say something to her in English?
What?
I'm embarrassed to say... but I only speak Japanese.
Since she has suffered from dementia and memory loss, she forgot Japanese.
But she can still understand a little bit of English.
Hello ma'am, how are you feeling today?
Emily . . .
Everything I did was about work,
and I left everything about the family to my wife.
But, when she fell ill, I noticed for the first time.
To me, she
has been irreplaceable.
It's too late to go back.
I'm ready, but . . .
Ishida-kun, are you alright?
I'm sorry.
I also lost my Mom at an early age.
So . . . I'll wash this and return it to you.
That's okay.
But they were a wonderful couple, weren't they?
Although they couldn't communicate verbally, their hearts could connect.
Let's add that to the article, and it might give deeper meaning.
Maybe it could be a special edition, then...
It's not that kind of story!
To Mr. and Mrs. Hirano, it's a sad story!
Sure, it might be a good story, but...
I'm sorry, I didn't think about your mother. It was insensitive of me.
Uh . . . I'm sorry, it's not about my mother.
Um . . .
Would you listen to my trouble?
Until six months ago, I was with the Political Department.
I wrote articles about a certain member of parliament.
Pressure from management forced me to hold back and change the scoop I got working frantically 24 by 7.
Also, I had to write articles that were different from what I wanted. And so, I lost the trust of the politician.
And I was expelled from meetings.
I was heartbroken.
That's why I requested to be moved to the more peaceful Lifestyle Department.
That's how it is.
Certainly, I understand how our work can influence the readers,
but in this day and age, they should know how easy it is to manipulate information in the media.
Are you saying that it's their fault if readers just take it as it is?
Isn't that arrogance on the part of the writers?
That's not what I meant.
It sounds cool to say that we fight using the pen, but
isn't verbal violence a crime?
Lately, I've been losing my motivation as a reporter.
How about you, Miss Iwaya?
You used to work on the frontlines of the Foreign News Department, but were sent to this peaceful island.
You don't feel like it's worth doing, right?
This trivial stuff.
I've never thought of my work in terms of trivial or big stories.
Well, after all. After all, that's so.
Top people do think that way, don't they?
Ordinary people think differently. Excuse me.
Let's all have a good time.
Cheers!
- Cheers! - Cheers!
Mr. Ijuin, aren't you the heir of Mitsuwa Electronics?
- Yeah. - Did you hear that, Shiori?
What kind of work do you do now?
I'm secretary to the president.
I used to work as a management consultant.
From that perspective, I could suggest some useful ideas to the company.
Did you hear that, Shiori?
We're a little far apart for conversation, aren't we?
Okay.
Let's change seats. Take your glass in your right hand, and grab your hope in your left.
Move counter-clockwise!
Take your seats.
That's good, right?
Good evening.
Thank you.
I'm Fukushima Shiori.
I use a massager from Mitsuwa Electronics every day.
Thank you for that.
Controlling the power is exquisite.
It's like being firmly gripped by a human hand.
Will this be okay?
Something like this?
I have to sit all day as a receptionist, so my shoulders get stiff.
Oh, at which company?
The Rumors Newspaper.
What?!
Rumors?
Do you know anyone there?
Sort of, she's my ex-girlfriend.
Is that so?
What kind of person was she?
Like me, she went to Harvard.
I thought she was much more intelligent, but
I never thought she was that kind of woman.
Harvard?
By any chance, is she tall and slim with long hair?
Yes, Iwaya...
After this, shall the two of us go somewhere?
I somehow feel that we're compatible.
Oh, sweet heart!
I'm sorry, but . . .
Yes . . .
Okay, see you.
Sorry, did I wake you?
No.
Is everything okay?
It was a call from work. The Reuters download isn't working.
Since you're staying here overnight,
there's no way I can go.
Did you tell them?
I'm teasing. I told them to deal with it on their own.
But is that alright?
Aren't they all waiting for you?
More than that, this moment is the most important thing to me.
Even if a bomb is dropped, I'll never go.
I'm happy to be wanted. His gentle words and caress
show that I'm worthwhile.
But . . .
[ Rumors Newspaper Company ]
It's rough . . . I only slept two hours.
Oh, Miss Iwaya!
Are you okay?
Oh no, it's Fukushima Shiori.
When the afternoon comes, I get concerned about my makeup.
Miss Iwaya, your face looks tired, doesn't it? Your eyes seem to be sunken.
Want to try this too, Miss Iwaya? You might look a little younger.
I'm too busy for that kind of thing.
Oh?
Working is fine, but you have to refine your appearance as a woman, too.
Once you pass 30, they say you can't defeat age, right?
Leave me alone.
Your face shows that you don't care because you're elite.
Even if you do good work, and climb the ladder,
you can always be replaced.
Stop it.
I'll try to get a position where I'm indispensable, no matter what.
That's why I'm working hard to catch a good man.
Don't get upset.
Oh, that's right! I heard something interesting yesterday.
You have a pet, don't you, Miss Iwaya?
So?
It must be cute! Is its name Momo-chan?
Yeah.
That's great, isn't it? You can live alone and have a pet.
Moreover, it's a human male.
I want someone to love only me.
I'll do anything to accomplish that.
But don't worry, since I won't expose you yet.
I'll make sure I use this to my advantage later.
Why don't you try carefully thinking about which one would be best to put your efforts into?
Hello, Yuri-chan.
Oh, hi Sumire. Are you done with work for today?
- Yeah. - Can I come over now?
Uh...
Yeah.
What? You sound a little weird.
Did you eat dinner yet?
Did you eat something?
I haven't eaten anything.
Hold on. I'm on my way.
Huh?
You liked my Kinpira, right?
Let's go ahead and eat. You know Ran helped me make it.
My mom said to bring you some too.
What is this?
Coffee... With a lot of milk.
Even housewives want to make time to treat themselves.
Sounds like someone could use a nice, refreshing drink.
A nice, refreshing drink?
- Beer! - Be...
Yeah, beer.
- That's right -Geez, you need to be sensible.
Here we go.
What's wrong?
Do you feel sick?
Well...
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That's good. It seems like your relationship with Hasumi will go smoothly.
His feelings for you are growing...
Soon it should be okay for you guys to start talking about marriage.
But...
What...? Are you worried about that receptionist?
You're his girlfriend, aren't you?
Just do as you please! Why are you so lacking in confidence?
I don't have confidence!
Hasumi-senpai, too,
if he keeps getting attacked by a young girl releasing sexy pheromones,
he's a man, so when will he change his mind?
I want to be the only one that's loved.
So, I'll do anything just for that purpose.
It's true that you don't have pheromones and aren't the cute type,
but you have a lot that that girl doesn't have, don't you?
You're smart, good at your job...
Hello?
Really! You took a bath with grandma!
Yes. But you have to go to sleep, okay?
Okay. Good night~
Ran called.
How nice, Yuri.
Huh?
You're always needed by someone, and you're strong...
If I get married and have a child...
Sumire?
Then... will I be able to become like you?
Sumire...
Making snacks for a kid and such--
Sumire!
You're being kind of weird!
Even if you're timid, you should still had your pride, didn't you?
What's with this "how nice" and "someone like me" you keep saying?
It's sickening!
Fine, why don't you try it then? Getting married and giving birth.
However, your current life is what you got because it's what you wanted, isn't it?
Can you throw it away? You can't, right?
You know, you're greedy in some ways!
Take a better look at the things around you!
You just didn't notice, but there should be a lot of precious things around you!
I realized it for the first time.
To me, she's an irreplaceable existence.
Sorry.
Yuri, just go home today.
Sorry about that.
I enjoyed the meal.
Sumire...
She's always right.
We never fight, but it bothers me that I always lose.
Why am I so uncool?
We wrote an article about your husband's job.
I'll read it to you.
"The flavor of Japanese tea is concentrated in the last drop,"
says the owner of Hirano-chaen,
Taizo Hirano, age 56.
Sorry for making you come out of your way.
No, not at all.
She's started to give a faint smile lately.
But she won't last long.
It'd be nice
if she could understand me directly in her final moments.
You can do it, Hirano-san!
You can express your feelings to your wife!
Write a letter! Right? We'll translate it for you, and we'll also include furigana (to indicate pronunciation)!
Right? Right, Iwaya-san?
What? Oh...
No, however I may try, I'm no good at writing things like letters.
Is that so...
It's okay.
Ishida-kun was originally a beat reporter.
- He's number one at asking questions at Rumors Newspaper. Right? - What?
You can just answer Ishida's interview questions. We'll put it together for you afterward.
We'll express your feelings to your wife, just as they are.
You said she is an irreplaceable existence, right?
Please tell us about that feeling.
Oh! You're working hard today, huh.
Huh? "From then on, we'll be together forever. I love you?!"
- What are you writing? - Hold on!
Don't look!
It's a love letter!
A love letter?!
I'm writing up the feelings of (someone's) heart.
- To who? - That's enough from you!
What's your problem?
Iwaya-san.
Thank you.
What? What?!
Next, I'll translate it, okay?
Yes, ma'am.
What's the matter?
No, well, just...
What?!
What's wrong?
Iwata-san and Ishida... No, you must be kidding me!
Dear Emily...
It's okay, Hirano-san. Relax. You did it perfectly when you practiced.
Dear Emily, can you hear my voice?
I thank you for marrying me
and coming from so far away to be with me
in Japan 35 years ago.
Although I have caused you much hardship due to my clumsy nature,
I was never able to express to you my gratitude.
So, I'll say it now. Thanks to you,
I have been happy these past 35 years.
While in heaven,
I fear you must be lonely for a short time.
But without a doubt,
I will come to hold you in my arms again.
So please, don't worry. Wait for me.
From that moment,
we will be together, forever.
I love you, Emily.
Iwaya-san! I want to show this scene to our readers!
I remember now, my motivation for writing!
Whatever job it is, depending on how you look at it,
this is how much the view can change, huh?
Welcome home! Sumire-chan!
Ouch!
Are you okay? Sorry.
I slipped away from the celebration party.
Don't tell me, my breath stinks?
Ahh, I'm sorry. I kind of drank a lot...
But I'm okay. Right, Sumire-chan?
What's wrong?
There's someone who will show me
both his weak and uncool sides.
It felt like a miracle.
Ahh! Shh!
Where is she?
- I found you! - Ran! Quiet down!
- Okay. - Okay.
I apologize for what happened last time.
I said too much. I'm sorry!
It seems like I was also jealous of you, so I accidentally went overboard with my words.
Why would you, Yuri-chan?
Hey, you're someone who graduated from Tokyo University and Harvard, is a hardworking career woman,
and have a boyfriend who has high qualifications.
Normal housewives would have no choice but to envy that kind of woman!
Geez, something like that is only natural!
That's why, although I'm not as successful as you,
I think we should both be satisfied with what we do have.
Here.
What's this?
You wanted that, right?
What is this? Knitted underpants?!
I didn't want something like this!
You looked like you wanted it! You'd better wear it!
Plus, hold on, it has my name on it too?!
Don't cry over some knitted underpants.
I wonder if I'll be able to become an irreplaceable existence for someone else, too?
If that's what you want, aren't you already?
At the very least, you are to that boy.
I wonder.
"This is Where Loved Women are Different"
I'm thinking of graduating from that.
What I really want to know isn't written in them, anyway.
That's right. There's no manual to happiness.
I am me, you are you.
This is recyclable waste.
- Hey, Sumire-chan. - Huh? - Have things been going well with Hasumi-kun lately?
Why do you ask?
I just feel like I haven't heard you talk about Hasumi-kun lately.
We're both busy.
Well, if it's going well, then that's enough, right?
Ouch!
What's wrong? Oh no...
- I'm okay, I'm okay. - Looks like it hurts!
♬ We won't necessarily continue on forever ♬
The chawanmushi (savoury egg custard) will be done soon!
Can you take out the cups?
Got it. Put in a lot of ginko nuts!
Huh? Oh, I'm sorry! I forgot to buy them!
Hey! I told you before that a chawanmushi with no gingko nuts isn't a chawanmushi!
So annoying! Fine! Then, the person who wants to eat them should go buy them. My bag, go get my bag.
Why do you always forget, Sumire-chan? Here.
♬ A precious, precious treasure, tightly grasp your feelings ♬
Paw.
♬ So that it won't get broken or crumble ♬
- Off you go! - I'll be back soon!
- Make sure it's made and ready! - Yes, yes.
I'm off!
♬ Sorry, I still can't depend on you ♬
♬ The street lined with trees on the weekend, we walk with our hands locked together ♬
♬ Coming up with things to talk about, putting on a smile ♬
Oof!
♬ No matter how wonderful... ♬
What?
Geez... What's he doing?
Open it yourself, Momo!
Big sister!
It's been a while, Sumire-san. You seem better than ever.
I've got loads to talk to you about, so I'll be intruding on you for a bit.
What?
Momo!
So you really are called "Momo."
- Who are you? - I want to ask you a little something.
About your master, that is.
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♬ Getting carried away by the flow of people ♬
♬ Everyday was filled with sighs ♬
♬ By the time I realized it ♬
♬ I've been living pretending to be an adult ♬
♬ I thought I was keeping my place by acting strong ♬
♬ When is the last time I innocently cried? ♬
♬ It's too late for me to change, but the smile you give me ♬
♬ is the only thing that satisfies my heart ♬
♬ For example, if you can stay by my side forever, ♬
♬ I will hold your hand without being scared or thinking twice ♬
♬ and we can continue walking, even if no one hears, ♬
♬ I want to play our love song ♬
♬ I'm singing our love song ♬
Sumire-chan, you push yourself really hard when you're with Hasumi-kun, right? But even so, you love Hasumi-kun?
I want Hasumi-san. Steal that woman away from him.
I couldn't really tell you about myself, but...
Are you... doubting me?
You're not even lovers, so why? Why do you need to be together?
She doesn't even cry in front of her boyfriend. Only in front of me.
I probably... can't live with anyone except Momo.
You're My Pet.
Look forward to the next episode!