The princess who lives in this small kingdom...
... was raised very, very carefully in this small castle...
And just declared her independence from the queen, but...
Just so you know,
no matter what happens I'll be with my family.
I want to be!
In the end,
you don't have a family so you wouldn't understand how I feel!
Like you said, I don't understand family and I'm not trying to either.
Unlike you, I don't have the littlest faith in a family's love.
Let's stop dating.
I couldn't sleep at all...
This is the worst...
Oh, morning!
Morning.
Are you okay, Kahoko?
Huh?
You've been hiding in your room since you came home so I was worried...
I'm okay. Um...
I slept like a log!
That'd be fine, but w-why are you hiding your face?
Well... I slept too soundly,
and I got lines on my face,
so I didn't want you to see.
Then you can wash your face first, but I have to talk to you about something.
Okay.
Speaking of which, where's Mama?
Ah...
She stayed over at Baaba's place last night.
Why?
Baaba told everyone, after that.
About her illness.
Huh?
I don't want to see your faces anymore!
Not for a minute or even a second!
This way, Baaba is...
Baaba is pitiful!
Kahoko?!
Hey, hey... Kahoko!
Kahoko was trying that hard...
... because of me.
It's all my fault.
I...
... am going to die soon.
Then what happened?
Baaba said she wants to die at home, without having surgery...
So...
No one could say anything.
Thanks.
Sorry.
You've known for some time, haven't you Kahoko?
It must've been hard not telling anyone.
No, it's okay.
You don't have to worry on your own anymore.
We decided to see what the doctor says and then hold a family meeting.
I see.
Where's Papa?
He said he has no appetite.
That's why I didn't want to tell him.
Can't be helped, then. Let's eat together.
There we go.
What's wrong, Izumi?
Isn't it obvious? I'm angry.
I told you, didn't I?
I won't have surgery.
It's not just that.
Huh?
Why did you ask Kahoko to keep it a secret?
Do you know how much she suffered because of that?
I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to.
Anyway, why didn't you confide in me first?
Am I that unreliable?
No...
That wasn't my plan.
It's just that...
When Kahoko found out about my illness...
It felt somehow... like fate.
Like maybe I'll leave the family in her hands.
What do you mean?
Baaba?
What happened, Kahoko?
I heard you told everyone about your illness.
I'm sorry, Kahoko.
Huh?
It's my fault you had a hard time...
It's okay!
Kahoko's full of energy! Tip-top condition!
Huh?
Hey, listen.
Starting today I'm going to do homemaking training
and look for a husband.
I want to find the perfect husband for me as quickly as possible
so it's like let's get excited, yaaaay!!!
But what about Hajime-kun?
Oh, we broke up. He was silly.
What? Why?
Well, you know...
I always thought we didn't really suit each other in the first place.
You know, like you said,
it's like I finally realised his life plan and values
are totally different from mine.
- Are you okay, Kahoko? - Huh?
You're weirdly excited.
- Really? - Yeah.
But you know,
at times like these, I shouldn't mope,
I should live life positively!
I'll quickly find a nice husband you and Mama like,
and have lots of cute babies,
so stay healthy until then, Baaba!
Yay! Yay! Yay!
Overprotected Kahoko [subs by mottofreaky]
I'm exhausted.
"Do you currently have opportunities to meet people?"
No.
"When do you want to get married?"
ASAP!
"To get married, love is..."
Not necessary!
Can I come in, Kahoko?
Yes. Come in!
I heard from Mama.
You're marriage hunting?
That's right!
Papa, good timing!
Hey, hey...
Which of my outfits will make the guys go more crazy?
I think they're both cute.
Can you take this seriously?
My whole life depends on it.
- Hey, Kahoko. - Hm?
Are you really okay about Mugino-kun?
What about it?
I mean... you really liked him didn't you?
You just don't get it, huh?
Women are quick to switch over once they decide to.
Being caught up on the past won't help anything!
Then why don't you delete it? His email and phone number.
Huh?
You don't need them, right?
If you're not going to look back at the past.
Of course.
Is this really okay, Kahoko?
Yeah, yeah. Totally.
It's fine.
Shall I delete it for you?
Yeah, can you?
See, I wouldn't want you to doubt me for not deleting it.
Ah...
[Delete mail folder?]
[Delete 18 items in this folder?]
Then, good luck with marriage hunting!
Papa.
Ah, okay.
Let's do this!
Enough!
Enough, enough... Enough!
This is stupid.
Did you think I was Kahoko?
Of course not.
What?
You need something?
Something funny happened after you left my birthday party.
What's that?
Grandma told everyone she was going to die soon.
Then everyone was so flustered, it was funny.
What about you?
- Huh? - Huh?
Doesn't it make you sad that she's dying?
It just doesn't feel real at all.
She doesn't even look sick.
I heard you and Kahoko knew?
- What happened to her? - Dunno.
We broke up.
Huh?
Why?
Who cares?
I just realised we don't suit each other.
I think so too.
Thank you kindly for your approval.
Hey...
Why don't you go out with me, then?
Huh?
Let's go have a good time with this.
To get rid of your bad mood.
No...
That's the money Jiiji and Baaba saved for your future...
Then it's up to me how to use it, isn't it?
They don't get it, anyway!
This little isn't nearly enough to study overseas in a music academy!
Alright.
Let's go out.
Really?
Yeah.
I think someone like you suits me better, after all.
Right?
Then...
Wanna kiss right now?
Huh?
Ah.
Before that...
Can you strip?
Huh?
No, don't get me wrong, okay?
I just want you to model for me.
It's always been my dream.
To draw the girl I'm dating in the nude like Picasso.
Huh?
Oh, what's wrong?
You're so flustered, it's funny.
I can't believe you can laugh at your family for that.
Are you stupid?
I'm stupid~!
[Welcome: The first step to marriage]
- Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you.
I spend my days off online.
I can do anything that's necessary.
As long as I have a computer.
Ah...
But someone I know said that
"what's truly important isn't online."
[Manufacturing]
I joined my current company through my parents' connections.
I think there must be a better job to make use of my talent, though.
In the first place, what are you going to work for?
Huh?
Ah.
... someone I know once asked me that.
[Part-timer]
I'll eventually inherit the company my dad manages.
So I'm confident we'd never struggle to get by.
[Teacher]
There are some monster parents.
But the principal just says to bear it no matter how unreasonable it is.
[Company employee]
I was power harassed and I'm being sued.
Since it's not easy for companies to fire employees these days.
Like I said...
It's because of overprotected people like you
that Japan's going down the drain.
Parents spoil the children, school spoils the parents,
companies spoil the employees.
The country itself is becoming a kingdom of overprotection.
Ah...
... someone said to me, a long time ago.
What am I doing?
I'm home~
Oh, Kahoko! Welcome back.
What are you doing here, Baaba?
Right now...
Everyone's gathered at my house,
and having a family meeting.
I just had to sneak out for a bit.
Hey...
Is it really okay not to go to hospital?
Let's not talk about that.
And what about you, are you really okay?
With marriage hunting parties.
Did you find someone good?
There isn't really anyone good...
Hmm... That's what you say, but...
Aren't you actually forcing yourself to forget about Hajime-kun?
Oh, please!
Of course not!
Next time I'm going to a marriage hunting party more specific to my target,
so I feel like this time I'll find my Prince Charming!
Oh, hey... Baaba...
This is a good opportunity,
can you teach me how to cook?
If I find someone good, I want to make him lots of delicious food!
Well, okay.
Just you wait, my fated prince!
YAY!!!
It's a lie, it's a lie, it's a lie!
These are lies!!
Get a grip, Papa.
You've been crying the whole time since we found out she was sick.
But I never thought she would die before me!
I know how you feel,
but we have to think carefully about the future.
I'll leave it to you.
I can't think anymore...
Then, let me say this...
Regardless of what Mama says,
I think she should have surgery as soon as possible.
But it's impossible with her strength,
and it's not likely to even fix it.
Plus Mama said she wanted to die in this house.
That's why we all have to persuade her!
Is it okay not to do anything and let Mama die?
It's not, right?
Yes, but...
Then... let's have her go to Atsushi-kun's hospital.
If she's examined by a doctor Atsushi-kun knows,
we might find a way to cure it.
I did try asking a trusted doctor,
but he said surgery would be complicated.
You won't know if you don't try, right?
Isn't there a more reliable doctor?
Like Black Jack or Shiroi Kyotou.
I'll try looking around a bit more, but...
Please.
Okay...
The atmosphere's getting kind of bad, Izumi...
Shouldn't we talk about this more amicably...?
And, it's not easy to talk about this, but...
I found out yesterday that they don't have much money.
No way!
If Mama is hospitalised, it'll cost more and more money...
Us sisters will pitch in for the rest equally.
Keep that in mind.
Hold on a second! We can't afford that.
I quit my job, and we don't have savings.
What are you saying?
Do you know how much Mama has helped you out with Ito?
No I know, but...
Then, please.
Is that okay, Tamaki?
Hey, Tamaki...
What's wrong? You've been quiet the whole time.
Because Mama getting sick...
... was my fault.
- Huh? How? - What? How?
Since we found out Mum was sick,
she's been blaming herself like this.
Why would you do that, Tamaki-chan?
Right.
I already told Kahoko, but...
Ever since I was a kid...
I could never stop shoplifting...
What?
Thanks to Maa-kun,
I was able to hold myself back lately, but...
The other day, I did it again for the first time in a while.
That's enough...
Leave it alone.
It's my fault too, not being able to quit drinking.
Even if you make that kind of confession now...
We don't know how to react, right?
Then what should I do?!
It really is all my fault!
That this all happened to the family...
Papa!
Don't cry too!
Someone tell me Mama's illness is a lie!
That's enough, Papa.
Have a rest upstairs.
We'll discuss it ourselves.
Okay... Okay.
- I get it! - Wait, Papa!
Hey, since we're on the topic...
What will happen to this house if Mama dies?
Will Papa be okay on his own?
It won't work that way, will it?
Setsu. Why don't you move in? You're the most indebted to them.
Stop that!
There's Ito too,
and we can't look after Papa.
Then, Tamaki. You don't have kids.
That's impossible! My health has been bad lately,
and I'm not sure I can look after Papa either!
You're so heartless.
If that's what you're saying, why don't you live here? You're the eldest, after all.
That's right, you're so energetic. Even when Mama is sick...
Yeah, are you even sad, Izumi-chan?
How rude! I'm more...
Papa...
Say something! They're blaming us.
Huh? Um, well...
Why don't we all calm down first?
This is something American secretary of state Powell said.
What's important is...
- It's nothing. - Huh?
Why did you stop in the middle?
Everyone said I look down on them,
so I thought it might make them angry again.
Don't you say pathetic things too!
No, no, no...
- Well, what's important... - For now,
the family has to group together and work hard! Yes.
It's been bothering me for a while, but shouldn't it be "band together" not "group together"?
I really wanted to say that too.
You always complain about tidbits.
- It's "trifles". - Trifles, trifles.
Anyway, I'll pass on to Mama
what's been decided today, as our consensus.
Is that okay? It is, right?
So that's it.
- Let's go, Papa. - Huh? Okay.
Can you stop trying to manage us like that?
Exactly. You always say what you want at the start and end,
and then run off!
Wait, what are you saying? If there's a problem you could just tell me.
Even if we did, you wouldn't listen! You never do.
Do you know how many times I've imagined stabbing Izumi-chan's tongue?
She'd still talk even if you did that.
True.
Wait, Tama-chan. That's going a bit too far.
He's right, Setsu.
Onee-san is just trying her best.
- That's right. Everyone, what's important is-- - Fine, I see how it is!
Then... do what you want.
I don't care anymore.
When things aren't in your favour, you start sulking.
That part of her is just like Papa.
Don't compare me to Papa!
- Calm down, Izumi. - What?
They're criticising me so much, but you won't say anything.
- That's not... - Well, anyway.
I don't want to be around headstrong people like you anymore.
Decide everything about Mama without me.
Goodbye.
- Hey, Izumi! - Wait!
Why is she the one angry? Right?
We're the ones who should be angry!
Just drop it already.
Why? It's true.
Um, everyone...
What's important is to be calm and ki--
Never mind.
Try it.
Mmm!
It's so good it feels like a waste to swallow it!
Oh, but...
Do you think I can make it this well?
You'll be fine!
It's not like I was always good at this either, you know?
Really?
Yes!
In the past,
my mother-in-law and sister-in-law always said it tasted bad.
So I studied desperately to get back at them one day.
Really...
Yes! That's why,
you don't have to think you need to be good at it immediately.
If you keep steadily repeating it every day,
you'll be able to make food that makes the family happy.
I get it.
Thank you, Baaba.
Hm?
Can Baaba take a bit of a break?
I got a bit too excited...
A-Are you okay?
Yes, yes. I'm fine.
I'll feel better if I have some medicine.
Water, right? Water, water...
Water, water, water...
I'm sorry, Baaba.
You taught me how to cook even though you're sick.
What are you saying?
It made me happy!
I got to talk to you about lots of things.
Oh, excuse me.
What, is it from Hajime-kun?
No, not that.
Um...
It's an email checking attendance for the marriage hunting party tomorrow.
- Hey, Kahoko... - Hm?
Why don't you stop?
Rushing to get married.
But, you know...
I want you to see me in a wedding dress.
I don't want you to make the wrong decision about something important in life because of me.
It's not easy to meet someone like Hajime-kun.
Huh?
Really?
Maybe...
We're home~
Welcome back.
Unbelievable.
What was that for?!
Oh sorry about that, um...
I wanted Baaba to teach me how to cook.
- Huh? - Huh?
Baaba's sick, you know? What are you thinking?!
Sorry.
It's okay, Izumi.
I wanted to.
That doesn't mean...
I'm sorry.
Some things happened at the family meeting...
What do you mean, Papa?
We got in a fight with Tamaki-san and Secchan.
What's with that attitude?
If I left it alone, no one would say anything.
I was only giving some suggestions.
And yet...
Why do I have to be talked to
like I'm managing everyone and deciding things on my own?
Anyway...
Calm down. Woah, woah...
Tell her, Kahoko.
Tell her to go to hospital quickly.
But... is that okay?
Isn't it obvious?
Don't you want her to get better?
I do, but... We can't ignore how Baaba feels...
Are you opposing me too?
It's not like that.
But...
I don't know.
I think what you're saying is right,
but I also want to let Baaba do what she wants.
But, Kahoko just...
... wants Baaba to live even a day longer.
I think that's how we all feel.
So...
Can you make up with Secchan and Tamaki-chan?
I'll think properly about the future too.
"My grandmother says she doesn't want to be hospitalised,"
"but I want her illness to get better."
"But the doctor says surgery is impossible."
Of course the answer won't come up...
I want to discuss it with Hajime-kun...
Come on, a call from him...
As if, right?
Huh?
Aunt Kyoko?
"Kahoko,"
"can you accompany me for a bit tomorrow?"
Huh?
- Hey, Kahoko. - Hm?
Can you come with me to take him to the police?
I mean...
One of your mum's relatives is a policeman, right?
Well, I guess so.
Since this kid got here, even Mum has been sleeping.
And...
I don't want to be arrested.
Huh? What do you mean?
I looked it up online.
No matter how much he sticks to me, if he stays in the house,
it's considered kidnapping.
Really?
"Where do you live?" "What's your name?" "Why are you here?" Even if I ask,
he doesn't say a single thing.
But is it really okay to part like that?
Didn't he follow you because he likes you?
I doubt that.
Isn't it?
Of course not.
Oh, he talked.
Then, why don't you want to go to the police?
Is there anyone who likes going to the police?
Well, that's right.
- You shouldn't be impressed. - Sorry.
Then, what do you want us to do?
I don't know what the circumstances are,
but you can't stay here forever.
Well, you know...
I'm sure he has his reasons.
For now, stay here another day,
and let's go to the police tomorrow.
No!
You can't go tomorrow.
Go today.
What's wrong, Grandpa?
Yeah!
Why are you saying the opposite of what you always do?
The other day, Kahoko woke me up...
She said "Some people don't have a tomorrow."
This boy...
... might have some deep emotional scars...
Do you think it's okay to put off the problem?
For children's futures...
Each day is an irreplaceable time.
If something happens that can't be undone,
can you take responsibility?
No... Well...
Say something, Mum!
The Dad from back then came back!
Grandpa is cool!
From now on...
I won't put off the family's problems.
I'll sort them out.
Sorry, but can you go to the police with Kyoko?
Alright.
Come on, help out.
Yes!
Excuse me... Yes, yes.
What is this?
Yes. Near Setsukawa Supermarket. That's right.
Okay, thank you.
Right now,
we're checking if there was a missing person report for a boy like him. Please wait a moment.
Thank you.
Thank you, Uncle Mamoru.
Not at all...
Oh, that's right.
I'm sorry for being so mean the other day.
Oh, don't worry.
What happened, Kahoko?
Well, Kahoko-chan was doing her best for Baaba's sake,
but we didn't know,
and told her to stop being so meddling.
It's okay. It didn't bother me.
So...
Let's make Kahoko-chan's birthday party even more grand next year.
Oh, there's Christmas before that...
Is there something you want? I'll get it as your present.
Ah, excuse me.
Yes, this is the Yatsugawa Police Box.
Yes.
Is that so? Please wait a moment.
That's it. This boy ran away from an orphanage.
Is that right?
W-Wait, where are you going? Huh?
Wai... Wait!
Are you okay?
I'm sorry.
Why did you run away?
Shut up, overprotected girl.
Huh?
People like you annoy me the most.
Not having any hardships,
being protected by stupid parents and brought up comfortably.
What would a young lady unknowing of the world know?!
What, got a problem?
Sorry.
You reminded me of someone I know.
Kahoko-chan!
Hey...
- Are you okay? - Yeah.
Why did you run off so suddenly?
Huh? You just sped off.
Didn't you.
[Children's Home Shokou Garden]
[Shokou Catholic Church]
Tamotsu!
We were worried!
Where did you go?
I'll explain the details.
Inside, then.
I'm sorry for the trouble we've caused you.
Not at all.
So your name is Tamotsu.
So what?
How old are you?
Do I need to tell you?
Again with that tone!
You're 7 years old, right?
It's okay.
Then...
Stay well.
He just joined us recently.
That's how he is, so we don't know what to do.
Excuse me.
Shall we go home, Kahoko?
Yeah...
What's wrong?
Someone I know...
... said he went into an orphanage when he was 7...
... so I was wondering if he was like that kid.
Aunt Kyoko.
Can you head home first?
I need to ask something.
Um... Excuse me.
Do you need something?
Ah... Well...
Was there a boy named Mugino Hajime here before?
I'm sorry.
I can't tell you under a duty of confidentiality.
Then, if I go to another orphanage and ask the same thing...
Yes.
The law is very particular about that now.
I see...
Why... do you want to know so badly about that person?
Um...
He thinks his mother discarded him in the past,
but I think there must have been some kind of circumstances.
So if possible, I wanted him to meet his mother.
But...
I don't know how to go about it...
Then, I thought maybe he was here...
Th...
This is...
Is something the matter?
This must have been drawn of you, right?
He must have drawn it when he was little, but...
This is...
Wonderful!
Didn't Hajime-kun draw this?
No, he must have! There's no mistake!
What... kind of relationship do you have?
With Hajime.
Huh?
Um...
Mugino-kun is...?
I don't think he's come here recently.
Huh? Why?
Dunno...
Maybe he's busy with work?
He hasn't been painting at all lately.
Um... Do you know his phone--
Never mind.
Excuse me.
[Premium Marriage Hunting On a New Level ~ An encounter with executives ~]
- I ask for your favour. - Likewise. Thank you.
Excuse me for a moment.
Hajime-kun?
"Why don't you give up on marriage hunting parties? It's pointless."
"That's up to me, isn't it?"
I'm sorry.
It's okay.
Uh... We met at the other party, didn't we?
Huh?
Um, the one who only goes on the internet at home.
Ah... yes.
Have you found anyone good yet?
No...
Oh, um...
If you know about computers, would you know?
How to get back email addresses you deleted.
I know.
Ohh... Please tell me!
How? How do you do it?
How do you do it?!
First, some need to use recovery software and others don't.
Which is this one?
Um...
Thank you.
Ah... Don't...
How do you get back email addresses...
What are you doing?
What about you?
Huh? You want to get married?
Of course not.
It's work, work.
Huh?
Parties like this aren't fun without handsome guys like me.
You mean you're a shill?
Guess so.
See.
The resume says I'm a rich kid.
Nice to meet you, I'm Ayanokoji Hajime.
Yearly salary 8 million, my dad's an executive of a leading business,
I was an only child and overprotected by Mama,
so I like to be pampered by women.
Like that.
To catch the ladies' hearts.
Hm?
Hmm, what might it be?
That face like you found dog poo left on the road.
Don't you think it's rude to do that to people seriously trying to get married?
Anyway.
You're pretty positive, aren't you?
I thought you'd be more sad that we broke up.
I just want to make Baaba even a little bit happy.
She's been so loving towards me,
but I haven't done anything in return.
Do you think that'll actually make her happy?
What about you? Don't do worthless things like this.
Why don't you solve your own problems?
What?
What is that?
I went there coincidentally the other day.
The orphanage you were brought up in.
Huh?
The head teacher was worried.
You haven't been back since finishing high school.
And...
I was asked to pass on a message.
"I have something important, so please come to collect it."
What's that?
A letter from your mum.
If you read it, maybe you would find out...
Why your mum left.
You want to know too, don't you?
Why she did something like that.
Ah, what a shame.
Then, I'll be hoping you find that special someone.
Good luck! Bye.
Wait... Hajime-kun?
Nice to meet you, I'm Ayanokoji Hajime.
Well, I work in IT and my yearly salary is 8 million.
Papa is an executive in a leading business.
I was an only child so Mama overprotected me.
So I like to be pampered by women.
I said don't look at me like that!
Let's go, Hajime-kun.
My hobbies are things like surfing and travelling overseas.
Let's go?
Hajime.
How have you been?
I'm sorry, sensei.
For not keeping in touch.
After you graduated high school and left here,
your mum brought this.
If you can...
I'd like you to go see her.
Is it okay?
"That you are reading this letter now,"
"means you've become a fine adult,"
"and are living life to the full every day, right?"
"But..."
"you probably can't forgive"
"the mother who left you alone"
"when you were 7."
"When you were young,"
"I struggled with the debts"
"of your dad, who couldn't quit gambling."
"Even after he died,"
"I was cornered each and every day by repayments."
"I wanted to run from the difficult and painful reality."
"So I..."
"... started taking stimulants."
"I kept trying to quit but couldn't."
"I was scared..."
"So I tried to die with you..."
"But at that time..."
"I noticed the red paint you were holding in your hand."
"I started to shake as I realised what a terrible thing I was trying to do."
"I must never steal away this child's future."
"Thinking that,"
"I entrusted you to an orphanage,"
"turned myself in, and decided to atone for my sins."
"But even after leaving prison,"
"I committed the same crime."
"So I didn't have the courage to meet you."
"After several years,"
"thanks to a worker at the rehabilitation centre who earnestly supported me,"
"I could finally get back on my feet."
"And I have a family with him now."
"But..."
"He and his late wife had kids,"
"so I couldn't tell him about you."
"I don't have the right to say this,"
"But now, all I pray..."
"... is that Hajime, who said 'I'll surpass Picasso and ease your burden, Mum'"
"succeeds at the art he loves,"
"and makes a happy family with a nice person."
I'm home!
Welcome back!
Hey, wanna try this? You can make a rainbow.
See?
Let me try.
- It's pretty. - Amazing!
It's beautiful!
Wow!
You can see 7 colours clearly.
Your clothes are getting wet. Go get changed.
- Okay. - Okay.
I left some snacks on the table.
Yeah!
H-Hey, say something.
Huh? Me?
Well it's your first time meeting this person.
Oh, right.
Nice to meet you.
I'm Hajime-kun's... um...
... his acquaintance, Nemoto Kahoko.
Um...
I'm sorry.
I was allowed to read the letter you gave to the head teacher at the orphanage.
Um...
Even now,
Hajime-kun is working really hard to surpass Picasso.
He'll probably become an artist who paints wonderful artworks that can make lots of people happy.
No, there's no doubt about it. I believe that.
Oh, that's right.
He kept the red paint you gave him...
Oh, it's gone now, but he really did keep it...
That's enough!
You're taking too long.
Sorry.
Hajime...
I'm sorry...
Ahh...
You don't have to apologise.
I'm not good with stuff like that.
I'm sorry.
Yeah.
If it's me you're worried about, I'm fine.
I'm pretty happy, anyway.
Right?
Ah... Yes.
And, you know...
One day I'll build a wonderful family that won't lose to yours.
So...!
I won't forgive you if you aren't happy from here on out, asshole!
Or something like that.
Bye.
Excuse me.
Come on! It's 30 minutes until the next bus!
I'm kinda hungry!
I have onigiri. I made it for myself, though.
Sorry. You don't want it, right?
I'll eat it.
Huh?
I'll eat it.
Actually...
I really want some onigiri.
Oh... O-Okay.
This is bonito, this is salmon and this is...
I have some tea.
Does it taste okay?
It's good...
It's really, really good...
Wait, am I crying?
No, no, no...
Are you stupid?
After my mum left...
I decided I'd never cry again...
It's okay to cry.
I'll lend you my chest.
It's okay to cry it out.
Ka... Ka...
Kahoko!
You cry pretty loudly too, don't you?
Is that bad?
No, it's not. It's not.
Kahoko~!
Sorry to disturb.
Kahoko~!
Yes, yes.
I'm right here!
Kahoko~!
There, there.
You've been holding it in the whole time, right?
I missed you, Kahoko~!
Huh?
Don't say we should break up again, Kahoko~!
Um...
With all due respect,
you were the one who said to break up, okay?
But you said we should too!
You're right. Sorry, sorry.
- There, there. - I...
I was so scared that I wouldn't be able to see you again...
I thought I'd be alone all the time again...
Don't leave me again.
Without you, Kahoko,
I start to hate myself.
I start to hate the world I'm living in too.
I don't want that anymore...
So...
So?
Wh...
What did you just say?
As I said...
Please let me marry Kahoko-san!
Of course,
I'll do part-time work or anything,
and make sure not to burden her,
and work hard to one day become a full-fledged artist.
Ka... Kahoko will do her best to work too,
and try not to cause trouble for both of you.
Kahoko-san...
... gives me the strength
to know it's okay to trust in people's love and good will.
If I'm with her,
I won't be contrary or envious of others anymore...
I get the courage to be in the sunlight.
So...
Please let me become Kahoko-san's family.
W-What should we do, Izumi?
What should we do, Papa?
Huh? Me?
If I say something first I'll be told I'm deciding things myself again.
No, that's not true.
Well, you're the master of the household, aren't you?
Ah... yes...
Well... Papa thinks...
I understand how you feel, but--
Shouldn't you think this through more carefully?
The real world isn't so sweet.
Getting married to make Baaba happy because she might die...
Don't you think that's wrong, Papa?
Ah... You're right.
Mama, Papa...
That's what I had meant to do at first,
but... it's different now.
Now...
From the bottom of my heart, I want to marry Hajime-kun.
With Hajime-kun, I want to make everyone in the family happy.
If you ask why I feel this way...
You see, earlier...
Earlier...
This...
... is the first time for me...
Earlier...
When Hajime-kun was calling my name, "Kahoko, Kahoko"...
I realised it.
That being called by your own name
is such a happy thing.
How much the people you love call your own name,
shows you just how happy you are.
When I thought about that...
I realised how ridiculously lucky I am.
Because...
Mama and Papa,
Jiiji and Baaba...
Everyone in the family has
called me "Kahoko, Kahoko" countless times.
So this time,
I want to return the favour lots and lots,
call everyone's name lots and lots,
and live a life that will make everyone happy.
I feel like if I'm with Hajime-kun...
I can do that.
Because Hajime-kun is...
A wonderful person, who can make everyone happy with his art.
So...
Mama, Papa. Please.
Please let me marry Mugino Hajime-kun.
Please.
I understand.
Really?
Just that you're both serious.
- Huh? - Huh?
Then allow me...
... to seriously oppose it.
T-That might be the scariest face I've seen so far.
Oh, I'll get it.
Hello, this is Nemoto.
Oh... What happened, Secchan?
I get it.
We'll be right there.
What happened, Papa?
Baaba collapsed.
No way...