You might misunderstand,
but this isn't the boundary line of the city I live in.
"Then what is it?" - you might ask.
It's complicated to explain, so I'll do it later.
The apartment on floor 4 of this building is my family's home.
I'm home~
We bought it 20 years ago and the loan will be fully paid in 5 more years.
The family consists of my wife, Izumi, and my only daughter...
Ryosei University Department of Literature, 4th year in Sociology,
- Nemoto Kahoko. - Stop.
I told you didn't I, Kahoko?
You can't name your university in your introduction.
The interviewers will be prejudiced.
Oh, that's true.
- Uhh... Oh, right. - Okay.
My name is Nemoto Kahoko. I love your company's products, and...
Kahoko...
You have to loosen your shoulders and relax.
Alright?
I'm Nemoto Kahoko. I...
Oh! Welcome home!
I'm home.
Papa, do you need dinner tomorrow?
No, it's fine.
Okay.
What are you doing, Kahoko? Rehearsing for an interview?
- Yes. - Okay, again.
Yes. Ah...
I'm Nemoto Kahoko.
My daughter is currently job hunting and has interviewed with 20 companies
but hasn't received a single offer yet.
Then, tell me your strengths and weaknesses.
Yes.
My strengths are...
I'm always bright and energetic,
and I tackle everything with my best effort.
That's what my parents say.
My weaknesses are...
This is what I'd say.
I have a bit of a stubborn side, and I can't continue if I don't approve of something.
Ah... Ah... That's good, Kahoko will say that too.
- Write it down. - Yes.
- My weaknesses are... Ah! - My weaknesses...
Don't use that glass.
It's hard to wash.
Every time I do something in the kitchen,
my wife's eyes light up like a meerkat.
If you have a motto, please tell me.
Oh, Kahoko's not good at that question.
What should I do, Mama?
Hmm...
If it was me, maybe "a journey of 1000 miles starts with one step"
"If it was me"? Is this your interview?
Let's leave it there for today and have tea.
"A journey of..."
Ooh! We have donuts today, Kahoko.
- Mama. - Hm?
What Kahoko video should it be today?
Let's see... Your first vaccination?
Or your first snowball fight?
You're watching it again?
Mama, what about this?
The game day from preschool.
Sounds good~
♪ The stars twinkle in the sky
♪ Everyone's sleeping soundly
Your mouth is open so wide...
You really always try your best, Kahoko.
Kahoko was the cutest back then.
Why do you say that about yourself, Kahoko?
♪ Cha cha cha
♪ Cha cha cha, the toys' cha cha cha!
When I look at my daughter,
I always see a cute frog.
It hasn't become a full adult yet and still has a tail...
The soccer competition from primary school?
Yes, yes, yes...
Even though you never got the ball...
You never gave up.
I still remember it...
Even though Kahoko was the worst at it,
she tried harder than anyone to move her small body,
and get the ball again and again.
Looking at that,
my wife and I shouted out in our hearts.
"That's our Kahoko!"
"Our pride and joy!"
Huh?
No, Papa don't cry.
He always does.
Sorry.
I'll go get changed.
Papa?
Hm?
I love you.
Why are you so cute?
Overprotected Kahoko [subs by mottofreaky]
Kahoko! Wake up!
Kahoko!
Every time you sleep it's like a bear hibernating.
Come on...
Get up!
How many times do I have to wake you up?
Kahoko! You'll be late if you don't hurry!
You were called to the school office, weren't you?
- Good morn... - Hey, Mama?
- Huh? - Which do you think is better?
Huh?
Which one? I don't know.
Oh.
But if it were me, I'd pick this.
Oh. Of course!
If Izumi isn't here, my daughter still can't choose her outfit,
and Izumi drives her every morning,
so she's never walked to the station.
- Sorry, but take me too. - Fine, hurry up.
We have to get to the station in 10 minutes.
I know.
By the way, she only drops me off when the time matches like this.
Really? Nao passed that interview?
She was really grateful to you.
When she changed her attire and hairstyle like you said,
the interview went well.
See? I was right, wasn't I?
Nao looks much cuter that way, and smarter too.
Oh, if she gets the job, let's celebrate for her, okay?
Hey, should you really be worrying about someone else's job?
But I'm worried about her bad taste in men.
Are you okay, Kahoko?
No weird man has tricked you?
It's alright.
If there's someone I like, I'll tell you first.
You'd better.
But still, what is this sense of alienation?
Kahoko! You forgot your lunch!
Sorry!
Start with the vegetables. It's good for digestion.
- And chew 20 times. - I know. I'm going!
- Take care. - Okay.
Tell me what the student office says right away!
Got it.
We're finally alone.
Hey, Kahoko.
What is it?
Is job hunting going okay?
If there's something you can't tell your mum, Papa will hear you out.
- Hmm... - Anything. Is there something?
Ah!
There is?
I forgot my card was running low.
Huh?
What do I do?
Oh, that's not good.
Do you want to add 5000 yen?
Thank you, Papa.
Should I make it 10000 yen?
[Career counseling, Employment Aid]
I didn't say this because I thought you'd worry,
but at this stage, the only one who's failed them all based on the entry sheet alone is you Nemoto-san.
Oh... Is that right...
But it's okay.
Let's get companies you have a bit of a higher chance of passing for.
Hold on, I'll look.
Thank you.
Excuse me?
I was called here.
Faculty of Arts, Department of Fine Arts, Mugino Hajime here!
Oh...
You're the only one who hasn't submitted a career choice so I wanted to check what you're going to do.
It's fine.
I don't want to look for a job.
Life's not that easy.
Will you live off painting forever?
Maybe for normal guys but one day I'll surpass Picasso.
Then, I'll take my leave!
Ohh... Sorry, sorry.
- You okay? - I'm okay.
- Sorry. - Oh, don't be.
Thanks for waiting, Nemoto-san.
Huh?
[Set C: 460 yen IC card: 220 yen INSUFFICIENT]
Oh my god...
You scared me...
Oh, sorry.
What? Huh?
What, what, what?
You dropped this.
It didn't matter.
What, you make a lunch box every day?
No, not Kahoko. Mama does.
What?
You're in your 4th year of uni and Mama still makes your lunch?
- Yes. - Wow...
And it's super fancy.
3 layers and a tiny tiny space for rice.
Thank you! I'll tell Mama someone complimented the lunch.
No, no, no. That's not it.
Oh, sorry. It's from Mama.
["Is the usual pick up time okay?"]
Oh, that's how you contact each other.
Right.
Yes. She asked if the usual pick up time is okay.
Uhh...
Huh? What's this about?
Oh, Mama always comes to pick me up at the station.
By the way... What's this?
This is a printout Mama prepared in advance for me.
A map to the next company I'm applying for.
You know... You don't have any job offers, right?
Is that okay?
Ah...
But Mama said I don't have to rush, I'll definitely find a good job.
Mama, Mama, Mama... That's all you've been talking about.
Hmm...
Huh?
- Oh! Oh! - Huh?
Papa put 10000 yen on my card!
I told you, that's not the point!
It's because of overprotected people like you that Japan's going down the drain.
And parents too!
Why do we rely on relatives like this?
Parents spoil the children, school spoils the parents,
companies spoil the employees, the government spoils the officials.
The country itself is becoming a kingdom of overprotection.
Hm?
Huh?
What's with that face?
Huh?
If you have a problem,
don't hold back, just say it.
I understood up to "because of overprotected people like you," but...
After that was a bit...
I'm home~ Kahoko...
Kahoko?
Oh. Welcome home.
What's wrong? Did something happen?
Ah...
- Today at uni... - Papa.
- Do you need dinner tomorrow? - Huh? Yeah.
Okay.
Hey, is Kahoko okay? She doesn't seem happy.
Someone told her something weird at school today.
"It's because of overprotected people like you that Japan's going down the drain."
- Can you believe it? - Huh?
T-There's someone who said what I usually can't say?
You should tell her too. Kahoko is normal.
She's just a bit more loved than kids from other families.
Huh?
Hold on, you don't understand that you're being overprotective?
Surely something terrible happened to that kid's parents,
or some kind of family problem.
If they were properly showered with love like here,
they would've been raised a good kid like Kahoko.
Right? Don't you think so?
- You do, right? - No... no...
As her father,
should I tell my daughter about reality now?
Hey, Kahoko.
Hm?
About what they said at uni today...
Yes?
I don't think you have to worry about it so much.
Oh... Really?
Kahoko is really a lucky person!
Thank you Mama!
Thank you Papa!
I'm really a useless father~!
Mmm! Mama's omurice is the best!
Okay, let's watch a video. What will it be today?
Hmm...
I feel like the fireworks show when I was 3.
No way. Mama was thinking the same thing.
We really get along, don't we?
But is this okay? Rehearsal for the interview...
Papa!
Kahoko's birthday party at my parents' house will be this Saturday now.
That was the only day that suited everyone.
- It's okay, right? - Ah yeah, I suppose.
Is it a matching set with yours?
Yes, it is.
Cute.
Ah, you bit it.
I'm going to take a bath.
Keep it neat, okay? I just cleaned it earlier.
Yes, yes...
Ah...
And another day passes.
Here, the meat.
Mama! Mama!
Quick, quick, quick!
- We're home~! - Jiiji, Baaba?
You're here, Kahoko!
Happy birthday!
Here, this is from Jiiji and Baaba.
- Thank you. - Wow~
Oh, this?
You remembered what Kahoko wanted?
Yes.
Thank you, Jiiji, Baaba.
If it's for Kahoko, I'll do anything!
- Sorry about that. - It's alright!
Izumi, everyone's been waiting.
Really? Aren't we on time?
Before that, I brought meat.
- Help me cut it, Mama. - Right, right.
Kahoko~!
You're still so cute!
Thank you, Tamaki-chan.
What about today? Is your asthma okay?
You're too kind. It's okay.
It looks like it's been fine ever since I got married.
Maybe it's thanks to my husband?
Uncle Mamoru, please look after Tamaki-chan, okay?
You got it!
Here, a present.
Thank you!
- Can I open it? - Sure.
My wife's younger sister Tamaki-san is in poor health and always stayed single,
but she married Mamoru-san 2 years ago,
and they continue to be a lovey dovey lovebird couple.
So cute!
Ah, I'm so glad you like it!
You know, Tama-chan was worrying for a week about what to get.
You don't have to say that, Maa-kun!
Hey Tamaki-chan, can you stop being so flirty at your age?
What do you mean? Setsu, you two are close too, aren't you?
We aren't like that now. We have a daughter, after all.
Right, where is Ito-chan today?
It clashes with her lesson so she'll be late.
- Kahoko, happy birthday! - Thank you!
We'll give you the present when Ito comes.
Okay.
Happy birthday, Kahoko-chan.
Thank you, Uncle Atsushi.
You seem kind of tired, is work tough?
It's alright.
You're really kind, Kahoko-chan.
That's right, Kahoko... How's job hunting going?
You got a job?
Oh... That's...
It'll be settled soon so there's no need to worry.
- Right, Papa? - Huh?
Oh, right.
Is that so?
Then let's all take a photo! A photo.
Why not wait until everyone's here?
That's right, Ito's not here yet.
But we can just take another picture when Ito comes.
Here, wear this.
And do we even need those hats?
Huh?
We're all grown adults.
Come on, I already bought them.
Don't say that...
Let him take the photo.
That's right, Izumi-chan. Papa will sulk again.
Then sit down too, Kahoko.
What's wrong, Kahoko?
This is the face Kahoko makes when she can't accept something.
Should we wait for Ito, after all?
Yes!
Let's do that, let's do that. Okay? Let's do that.
Okay, sit down.
Father is like a trouble causing rabbit.
His mood always changes and we don't know where he'll jump to.
- Here. - Thank you.
- It's grilled~ - Oh, thanks.
All of Mama's cooking is so good!
Papa, do you appreciate it? Getting to eat this delicious food every day.
More importantly, did you get pizza? Pizza.
I told you we should stop this year. It always gets left over.
I just thought Kahoko and Ito would want to eat it.
They like pizza because they're young, right?
Fine, who cares?
He's sulking again.
Right... Let's call them, then. Okay?
Mother would be an elephant.
No matter what, she isn't perturbed,
and secretly leads the herd we call family.
Kahoko, you're having meat, right?
- Take care of it, Papa. - O-Okay...
Oh, onii-chan. I'll get the meat.
Maybe because he's a nurse, Secchan's husband, Atsushi-kun
has light footwork and works well like a hamster.
Hello~
Ito! She's here, she's here!
- Hey, was your lesson okay? - Yeah.
Sorry I'm late.
Kahoko-chan, happy birthday.
Thank you, Ito-chan.
Come on, Ito. Quickly!
- Give her the present. - Okay.
Huh? Are you saying...
It's another performance present?
Not a thing?
Isn't it okay?
She's so many times better than last year.
How much do you think it'd cost at a concert?
Mum... it's not that high class.
You might laugh that we're doting parents, but would you give her a listen?
Of course.
Please do, Ito.
Even an amateur like me can tell.
This girl has exceptional talent.
These two representatives of the common people
were able to have a kid like this.
It really is like a hawk born from a kite.
Kahoko...
You can feel it somewhere in your heart, right?
The difference between you, who has nothing to boast about,
and your cousin overflowing with talent.
You're truly amazing, Ito-chan.
That was so moving~ My soul is cleansed.
Thank you.
Her teacher says there's no doubt she'll be accepted into an arts college.
If she wins at the next competition, it wouldn't be a dream for her to study in Vienna!
It's not that easy, is it?
Only a handful of people can become professional cellolists, right?
It's 'cellist'.
Papa, Mama...
If she gets to study abroad, please help us again!
Sure! I get it, I get it.
Thank you, Grandpa.
Ito is really a good girl.
Mama, shouldn't we prepare the birthday cake now?
Right, right.
- Tamaki, give me your cup, I'll prepare tea. - Okay!
Setsu, clear the empty plates.
- Okay~ - Papa, please prepare the candles.
And the guys, since we'll be taking photos, clean up over there.
- Okay. - Oh, that's right.
Mama!
We ordered pizza, so I can have the leftovers, right?
This is what you call "having your fried tofu stolen by a kite"... is it?
- Hey, Izumi. - Yeah?
Is Kahoko's job hunting really okay?
Huh?
I told you not to worry, didn't I Mama?
Yes, but...
She's always tried her best in everything,
but it takes some time for her to express her own feelings.
It's alright.
Kahoko is much more of an adult than you think she is.
But isn't it strange that she hasn't gotten an offer at this time?
If you like, should I ask Papa's old client?
You don't have to do anything unnecessary.
I told you I'd do something about Kahoko.
Well, you did.
Mama! The pizza's here!
- Sorry, can you have them go around to the garden? - Okay~
- Yes~ - Oh right, the money...
Sorry, could you go around to the garden?
Thank you for waiting~ This is Pizza Cap.
Ah.
Huh? What are you doing?
- This is your house? - No, it's Mama's parents' house.
Today is Kahoko's birthday party.
Woah, so all your relatives are gathered just for you?
Yeah.
Kahoko... you know him?
- Yeah, the one I mentioned... - Nice to meet you.
I'm Mugino Hajime.
It's t-this guy?
The one who said what I couldn't say to my daughter...
Thank you. How much is it?
- That's 8000 yen. - Here.
You gave me 10000 yen...
Say, could this be your mother?
Yup.
No way!
You're so young, I thought you were sisters!
Please...
I heard today is your daughter's birthday party?
- Yes. - Uwah...
Being surrounded by such a lovely family...
Your daughter is truly enviable.
- You could tell? - Yes.
If you like, want to join us?
I'd love to, but I'm working.
Sorry.
Here is 2000 yen and your receipt.
- Please call again. - Okay, thank you.
Thank you.
Happy birthday!
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
What's that?
He's a nicer kid than I thought.
Yeah.
Really?
It looked kind of fake, like the boy who cried wolf, though...
What's with this family?!
Kahoko, you can't sleep.
- Right... - You have to take a bath!
This is what happens when you get full...
I left your pyjamas here.
Okay? Do you get it?
Huh? Yeah.
Then stand up.
Damn it...
Hey, Papa...
Your client that Kahoko interviewed for the other day...
It'll be okay, right?
They said to leave it to them, so...
My wife shows no mercy to enemies that have intruded.
There's still a slight chance that they won't...
Can you give it another push?
With the department head you introduced her to.
But, I've asked them plenty of times...
How can you say that? Are you okay with it going unexpectedly?
This isn't the time to think "even though we were classmates, he surpassed me"
and be pointlessly proud, is it?
You get it?
You get it, don't you?
At times like this, I try to think of myself as a lion.
If he doesn't get the female and children to acknowledge him as king,
the male lion has no peaceful ground.
Please help.
Your daughter still hasn't gotten an offer anywhere?
It's true.
Alright. I'll try asking their HR again.
Sorry about this. Thanks.
Still, you really are a kind dad.
But that backfires when it comes to work, you know~
If you had acted like me, you might have been sitting in this seat.
You've always been too naive.
I didn't want to do this because I'd have to hear this kind of talk endlessly...
Hey.
Hey!
Why are you smirking like that?
Oh~ Right, right.
Do you have a date?
No.
I have a birthday party tonight.
Huh?
Sorry, wait. I don't get it.
You just had one.
Oh, tonight it's at Papa's family's house.
No way...
Do you have 2 birthdays?!
No, tomorrow we have the real thing at my house.
Wow...
Oh my god, it's 3 times?!
What the heck is that?
You know.
There are kids in the world without anything to eat, being killed by chemical weapons, you know!
Right?
Woah, woah... What?
Would you like to come too, Mugino-kun?
No, I wouldn't! And I have work.
To surpass Picasso, I have to work hard with creating.
Bye.
Did you... paint that?
Wanna see?
Oh, okay.
I won't care if you collapse in awe. Okay?
Wait...
Hey, hey... Hey~ What's that face this time?
Are you moved?
It's too vague, I can't tell at all!
Oh crap...
Hey, can you hear me?
Hello?
Bonjour? Annyeong haseyo?
It's no use. Sorry, sorry...
That's enough.
That's enough!
There's no point asking an amateur like you.
I don't care... but did you get a job offer?
Oh, Mama just called,
and said that it'll be okay at Papa's client's company.
Tsk. In the end, it's your connections?
Why can't they just disappear from the world already?!
Illegal parking, running for a closing train and getting jobs through connections. Argh!
Is that bad? To use connections.
Anyway, you don't understand what's important.
What's that?
In the first place, what are you going to work for?
Huh?
Hm?
You're making that face again.
That means you're thinking, right?
Okay.
Then go home and do it. I don't have time to hang out with you.
Say, Papa?
Hm? What is it, Kahoko?
Why do you work, Papa?
Hmm, that would be...
I have to provide for you and Mama...
Papa, you drive.
Huh? It's only a bit further, you could just keep driving, right?
Can't.
There's a lot of traffic and it's hard to find the way.
In your family's area.
But we've been there many times before...
Just hurry.
Mum and Dad have been waiting to see Kahoko, haven't they?
- Isn't that right? - It is, but...
Hey, Kahoko...
Did he say something strange to you again?
That Mugino kid from before.
No matter what happens,
my wife won't drive from this point on.
In other words, this is a country border to her.
And when out of her own country, her personality changes completely too.
Kaho-chan, you're here!
Happy birthday.
Thank you.
Here's your present. I didn't know what to get you.
- Thank you, Grandma. - Keep it a secret from Grandpa.
Hello, Izumi-san.
It's nothing much, but...
Hey, why is your voice so soft?
Dear, Kaho-chan is here!
Hello, Grandpa.
Have you been well?
Nice to see you, Kahoko.
Thank you.
Keep it quiet from Grandma, okay?
Quiet.
You're as pretty as ever, Izumi-san.
No...
I'll do the rest, Mum. It's okay.
- But... - It's fine.
Onii-chan,
can you take this and bring Mum over there?
Sure.
Kyoko doesn't let me use the kitchen these days.
- Huh, really? - Tea.
My sister Kyoko is a home-returning salmon.
She married 3 years ago and quickly divorced.
She lived alone for a little while, but moved back home past her 40s.
- Hey, Masataka. - Hm?
Actually we'd like to sell this place and move at some point.
Huh? Why?
There's no elevator,
and the 2nd floor's always open,
and the 1st floor is going to leave soon.
Then what's Kyoko going to do?
The longer she lives with us, the less we can afford a big place.
Can't you tell her that for me?
That her reliance on us is putting us in a spot.
Can't Dad just say that?
Huh?
Yeah. You're right.
Really?
I'll tell her. Tomorrow.
That again...
You keep saying 'tomorrow' but you'll never say it.
He is a sloth.
He doesn't react to anything said and always puts off problems.
I made too many hamburger steaks.
Kaho-chan, have you had some pickles?
- I made them. - Oh. I did.
They're delicious. Right, Mama?
Yes.
Would you like a drink?
Oh, no. I'm still good.
What about Mama?
- I'm okay. - She's okay.
Just like a queen visiting overseas, the meerkat that left its country
only speaks through the interpreter frog.
Masataka.
Kyoko, a moment.
Huh? I'm fine with here.
Kyoko, what are you going to do from now on?
What do you mean?
I don't think you've been working lately.
Are you going to have Mum and Dad look after you forever?
Are we having this conversation now?
It's Kahoko's birthday party.
Right Mum?
I suppose so.
I don't want to say this either,
but Mum and Dad will have to live on their pension from now on...
You don't have to tell me. I am thinking about it.
- What to do from here on. - So what are you thinking of?
I want to open a computer school.
Computer school?
See, there aren't any tenants on the 2nd floor, right? I'll have it there.
We're going to have more and more of an aging society,
and more elderly who can't use computers.
If I start a courteous service,
I think I could expect to earn quite a lot.
What are you saying?
When Mum asked about the computer before,
you said "It's pointless, you won't get it anyway!" and didn't teach her.
It's alright.
I thought of a new method this time.
What 'method'?
Before, you've gotten qualifications and tried to be an interpreter or a nutritionist,
- but they all failed, didn't they? - You can't sleep.
With those failures in mind,
I'm trying to work for my family.
And eventually I'll have to care for Mum and Dad.
Right, Mum~?
Huh?
Hmm, that is true.
She is like a koala,
that piggybacks its child no matter how old it gets.
Could this be...
This is the future of our family?
- Kahoko. Wake up. - Then unless I do something...
Grandma has a hard time, too.
Having such a huge dependent.
If only Grandpa had been a bit more firm.
The moment it's back in its country, the queen becomes lively.
Kahoko, quickly go to the bathroom and brush your teeth.
Yes.
You surprised me. What is it?
The one I asked before...
Really? The director?
- Hello? - Is there a job offer?
There is. There is, right?
Yes.
Okay. Thank you.
So? Which is it? Hey?
Papa, Papa! Come on, quick!
I'm sorry, but it was no good.
No...
Why?
I don't understand.
What was wrong?
They said the interview was good, but the notetaking was a bit...
What exactly did you write, daughter?
This must be that thing.
I think it's saying we don't have to look for a job anymore.
Yes, that's right.
Kahoko, we have to be positive about this.
What's positive about that?
For women,
doing housework, raising kids and being devoted to the family is an important job too.
You get it? You get it, right?
Yes.
You'll get married and have kids by 30 anyway.
You can work part time...
... and maybe find a good guy like Papa?
But isn't that unfair to you, Papa?
I can take that much.
- Really? - Yeah.
Homemaking training!
We'll do homemaking training.
Yes.
Okay?
[Studio]
Isn't it better to leave your dream in university,
and think about getting a job at a steady place?
You'll have to pay your student loan once you graduate, right?
Damn it!
What are you looking at?
I thought maybe something happened.
Why?
You kind of looked like you were having a hard time.
Did you fight with your parents?
I didn't look like that. I don't even have parents.
Huh? What do you mean?
Who cares?
Oh and you, looking more carefree today. Huh?
Eating your mum's bento.
Right?
Today's the real birthday party at my house.
I told you... Is this the time to be so easygoing?
You don't have a single job offer.
Oh, Kahoko's going to stop looking for a job,
and start homemaking training.
Wait, this doesn't make sense. Why would you do that?
Mama said it would be better that way.
Papa said it's okay too.
What the hell are your parents thinking?!
Even without that, the generation paying for pensions is getting less and less!
You are you.
Right?
Do you want to stop relying on your parents?
In middle school, it was in high school. In high school, it was in university.
So? Cause you can't find a job, you're gonna postpone it to getting married this time?
Simply put, you want to stay a child forever.
You'll stay in the magical palace forever, cause you're scared to go and work in society. Am I wrong?
Oh?
Ohh~
What's your face this time?
If you have a problem, tell me.
Huh?
I don't understand.
Huh?
You asked me before, didn't you?
"What are you going to work for?"
Tell me!
Say, why does everyone work?
That's...
Oh!
Someone like you who's never worked wouldn't be able to understand.
- Huh? - Huh?
So why don't you try working?
Alright?
I'll show you a good part time job.
Okay?
You can't go home today until you're done distributing all of these.
- Okay? - Ah, okay.
Alright? The trick is...
You suddenly pass them to the ones close by.
Go on, walk.
Just walk.
Like this.
See, you took it without thinking, right?
- You're right! - Yeah.
I'm going to my pizza job.
Don't slack off!
- I'll come by to check. - Okay!
Like this.
Yeah, like that.
- Do it properly. - Okay!
Keep that up and you won't even finish at midnight.
I'm home~
- I lined up for an hour for the cake. - Oh, Kahoko said she'd be a bit late.
Can you pick her up later?
I made sure to charge the camera battery.
Film it properly this year, okay?
Alright.
Smells good.
I get that it's fun,
but is it okay for us to keep this up forever?
- About Kahoko... - What is it?
She's not a kid anymore,
- it's about time to stop having parties... - Oh, it's from Kahoko!
She must be saying to come pick her up.
You're kidding...
What's this?
[Sorry, Mama] [Can't come to the party]
[I'm wo]
Huh? What?
What is this?
- I don't know, either. - I don't get it.
"I'm wo"...
[Kahoko, why can't you come to the party?] [What are you doing?]
[What's "I'm wo"?]
Hey!
What the heck? It hasn't gone down at all!
What are you doing?
Sorry...
Guess I have no choice...
I'll swap with you. Here.
In exchange, over there!
Go deliver pizza to the 13th floor of that building!
Got it?
Yeah! I get it!
Here.
Okay.
Listen. Don't forget the smile, okay? Like this.
"Thank you for waiting! This is Pizza Cap!"
Thank you for waiting! This is Pizza Cap!
Okay.
That building's elevator is broken so take the stairs.
Okay!
Hurry!
You have to deliver it in 30 minutes.
- Okay! - No, no!
- Take the footbridge. The footbridge. - Okay!
Don't drop it!
Okay, time for a break.
Thank you for waiting! This is Pizza Cap!
- I delivered it. - Oh, you're pretty fast!
- Aren't you? - Yes.
Then keep that up...
- And take care of this too. - Okay!
Got it.
Hey, hey, hey!
I told you that's no good!
You have to pursue them more.
Ah, but...
No, don't complain. Once you decide on a target, dash!
Look, here's a target! Here, here!
Dash!
Oi, oi...
You're forgetting your smile.
Smile, smile, smile, smile, smile!
Good. Now go!
Thank you very much!
She's not at Miki's place either.
Then, if you find anything tell me immediately.
No way...
Juri-chan doesn't know either.
What was it again? Have you called Mika-chan? Her closest...
If she has a boyfriend, she won't play with her at all.
Don't you think that's mean?
Are they YOUR friends?
Should we ask Mamoru-kun and have the police search after all?
She might be involved in some... Ahh!
We should call Atsushi-kun too, right?
She might have been taken to hospital from an accident.
But they're all busy. I wouldn't want to cause trouble for them.
Thank you!
Ooh~ You gave some away.
- Didn't you? - Yeah!
- You've got the knack of it, huh? - Yeah!
Cool. So take a break from here...
Huh?
Deliver pizza again.
Yeah.
This time... it's around that corner.
I have a map. Here.
- Okay. I got it. - You do?
- Here. - Okay.
Oh, right right...
Hat, hat, hat.
Okay. Go on!
Okay, I understand. Got it. Thank you. Yes.
At this stage there's no information about a case or accident.
Is that so?
- Thank you. - Then she might be with a stalker or kidnapper!
Can you see if there's something posted online, Mamoru-kun?
Of course. Sorry I didn't notice.
Don't be.
Oh, it's Atsushi-kun.
Hello? Atsushi-kun?
Oh, onee-san.
Kahoko-chan hasn't been taken to our emergency ward.
I see...
Then, I'm sorry, but can you ask other hospitals too?
Yes, I will.
I'm worried too.
Thank you.
Where on earth did you go, Kahoko?
Why doesn't it say you've read the message?
Thank you!
Please take this.
Ohh, she's still going.
Hello? What's up, manager?
Mugino-kun... Did you do something to the customers?
Huh?
Was there a complaint?
It's the opposite.
They were all pleased that the worker today was very nice.
Huh?
You know how I asked you to become a permanent employee?
Would you think seriously about it?
Oh... Let's discuss that another time.
Sorry. Bye.
Please take this.
Thank you!
Please take this.
Thank you!
Please take this.
I don't understand.
You asked me before, didn't you?
"What are you going to work for?"
Tell me!
Why does everyone work?
Please take this.
Thank you!
Please take this.
Please.
Please ta...
Please take this.
I can't go home either if it's not done.
Please take this.
Sorry.
- Ah! - Please take this.
Please take this.
Thank you!
- Please. - Please.
- Oh, thank you. - Please take this.
- Please take this. Please. - Please.
Thank you.
Kahoko?
Why won't you call me?
When you hear this, call me immediately.
Okay?
Hey...
Do you think we've been overprotective of Kahoko, after all?
I haven't done any such thing.
Huh?
I don't want to let her experience any failures.
You don't know what will happen in the world.
I want to protect her from all dangers.
You get it, don't you?
Well, me too. I'm prepared to die at any time if it's for Kahoko.
It's the opposite for me! I definitely won't die!
As long as Kahoko is alive, I can't die.
Hmm... How am I supposed to oppose that intensity?
I understand how you feel,
but at this rate, won't she end up living dependent on Mama forever?
When she was small, Kahoko was slow to start talking.
Her memory wasn't too good either,
but once she knew how something worked,
she worked harder than anyone else, didn't she?
Seeing her like that...
We've been happier than any other parents.
She might have some hardships,
but I think believing that Kahoko will be okay and letting her be independent
is a parent's job too.
You're right...
You understand?
Yes.
It's all my fault, isn't it?
Huh?
In the end,
you don't understand my feelings at all.
The one who went through tough infertility treatment, a difficult childbirth,
and feeling miserable and had Kahoko was me!
And yet,
why do I have to be told I'm making her unhappy?
No, no. Why does it mean that?
In the end, you're ridiculing me.
Because I'm a housewife who's never been in society enough...
That's not true!
You've always been working hard.
Thank you.
If only I could do it like that...
Good work today.
- Good work today. - You can go home.
You can still make the last train. Mama must be worried too, right?
Huh?
Hey, hey, hey... What are you doing?
Are you okay?
Huh?
What's with that goldfish face?
Huh? What?
I know you're trying to say something, but why is your voice so quiet?
Huh?
Hey, wait...
What is it?
Hey!
What are you doing?
Thank you for waiting.
Thank you for the food...
Oh... I get it.
When you're hungry, your battery runs out.
Right?
Hm?
Hm? Hm?
What's up?
It's kind of...
Huh?
... different from usual.
What is?
It's more delicious than usual.
Do you know why?
Hmm...
Oh! Maybe the chef changed?
No, you idiot!
It's because you've done hard work!
Huh?
For us average citizens,
the beer or food tasting good after sweating
is what makes us want to work hard tomorrow.
Do you get it?
Okay. You're full now, right?
Let's go.
This is your pay, so...
Here, pay with this.
Hey~ Don't sleep, don't sleep.
Oi, wake up.
Oh no!
That's dangerous. Wake up.
Come on...
Wake up! Oi!
Wake up!
Look. It's from Mama, from Mama.
It's from Mama again. See? You haven't called her yet, have you?
Hey... I said wake up!
Come on...
You've eaten so this time you're sleeping?
Huh?
What's wrong?
What's with that face?
Are you moved? Or disgusted?
What exactly are you trying to say?
This...
... is the first time for me...
Huh?
When I was little...
The first time I went to watch fireworks with Mama and Papa...
And they both held my hands...
I thought there wasn't anything happier than that...
You should definitely be an artist, Mugino-kun!
You'll definitely surpass Picasso-san!
Your other artwork was totally terrible,
but I think anyone who sees this will be happy!
They'll be super happy like Kahoko right now!
Mugino-kun, you're doing wonderful work, aren't you?
No matter what, don't quit painting, okay?
No matter what, Kahoko will definitely support you!
- I promise! - Alright, I get it.
I get it. Okay?
Calm down for a bit.
Okay?
You haven't taken a breather, you're lacking oxygen.
Okay, deep breaths...
Your personality is suddenly the complete opposite.
Of course I'd be shocked.
- Yeah? - Sorry.
No, you don't really have to apologise.
Hey! Don't sleep!
Don't sleep. Oi!
Oi, don't sleep.
Wait, wait... That's dangerous...
Give me a break!
First off...
I'll turn down the pizza shop manager.
About going full-time.
I'll say "I'll draw my whole life."
It's here, right?
Come on.
Okay, this is it!
Hey, we're here!
This is your house, right?
Wake up!
Wake up, wake up, wake up!
Wake up, wake up!
Wake up! Wake up!!
Honestly.
What is with this girl, seriously?
Ow...
Kahoko!
What were you doing?
- Papa. Quickly, take her inside. - Okay.
There...
- There we go. - Okay.
Are you okay, Kahoko?
Oh... Papa...
Mama...
What in the world were you doing?
You made me so worried...
Mama, are you okay?
Ah... I'm so relieved...
You came home...
Mama was wondering what she'd do if Kahoko died...
Sorry, Mama...
Ah, I'm so glad...
In the end, Mama takes it away...
Mama... Mama, Mama...
Mama, Mama! Listen, listen!
You see, Kahoko... finally understood.
Understood what?
What people work for.
Kahoko...
... wants to work to make people happy.
I want to be thanked by someone,
to be helpful... Something...
Kahoko... feels like she became a bit more of an adult.
So...
I want to find a job that can make many people happy with Kahoko's power.
But...
I don't really know what that is yet, but...
We had never imagined it at this time.
Overprotected Kahoko from a clean environment,
who couldn't do anything without Mama...
Because of meeting one young man,
she would grow into a person that surprises us.
Kahoko's a bit sleepy so she's going to sleep, okay?
Okay, but...
You haven't told me what happened yet.
Then I'll tell you when I wake up.
Good night.
[Work that makes people happy]