The princess who lives in this small kingdom
is the protagonist of this story.
The princess, who was raised very, very carefully in this small castle...
Kahoko, wake up.
Come on, wake up.
Hey.
... has relied on the queen for anything and everything since she was little...
Okay...
Wake up, come on.
Wake up.
... without being able to decide a single thing for herself...
- Good morning... - Hey, Mama?
- Hm? - Which do you think is better?
Which one...
This daily ritual hasn't changed since she was little.
I'd pick this.
Of course.
Papa!
I told you to use a coaster, didn't I?
It'll leave a mark.
Sorry.
If someone disgraces her kingdom,
the queen transforms into a meerkat.
Thanks for the food!
It's hot!
Gosh, I'm always telling you to be careful because it's hot.
Eat the salad too. Which dressing do you want?
- This is good, right? - Yeah, that's good.
By the queen's side,
the princess starts to look like a frog with a tail.
Mmm! Mama's omelettes are always the best!
I felt like her tail got just a bit shorter yesterday,
but maybe it was my imagination.
You see, Kahoko... finally understood.
What people work for.
Kahoko...
... wants to work to make people happy.
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...
Hey, Kahoko.
Yeah? What is it?
Yesterday you said you want to have a job that will make people happy.
Why did you start thinking that?
Oh.
Because Kahoko felt really happy looking at Mugino-kun's drawing,
I thought it would be nice if I could do something similar.
Then you can just do homemaking training and become a housewife, can't you?
Making your family happy is a wonderful job too.
Don't you think? You do, right?
But Mugino-kun said that's no good.
Huh?
I don't get it.
What do you mean?
Um...
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?
He is wrong! How rude.
What's with that kid?
Maybe he's promoting a fake business or 'new religion'?
He must be. He looked shifty from the first moment I saw him.
Didn't... you say he was a good kid before?
And besides, Kahoko...
How do you find a job that makes people happy?
It's easy to say, but it'll be hard to look for one from now on.
Ah, but... I feel like there is something.
That only Kahoko can do.
Say, Papa?
Can I go see your workplace sometime?
I don't know much about your job.
Sure... I don't particularly mind.
And I want to see how Uncle Mamoru and Uncle Atsushi work.
Okay? It's okay, right Mama?
Wife. Go on, allow her.
Daughter is trying to become an adult now, after all.
- Alright. - Really?
I'll ask Mamoru-kun and Atsushi-kun later.
Let's go together this time.
To take a tour.
Okay. Thank you, Mama!
Hey, you're coming along?
Overprotected Kahoko [subs by mottofreaky]
Here it is.
Director.
My daughter says she'd like to see the company, is it okay if she stays for a little while?
Oh~ Of course, of course.
Is that so?
A daughter who wants to see her dad's workplace is rare these days, huh!
Thank you.
I've heard rumours, but she really is cute!
Oh and ma'am...
I thought the job offer would be okay, but I was helpless.
I'm so sorry, when we're classmates.
No... Same here...
Huh? Huh?
She said "Same here, I'm sorry for causing trouble for you."
Having left her kingdom, the queen becomes not a "borrowed cat"
but a borrowed meerkat.
These days in insurance,
it's not just life insurance or fire insurance,
there are all sorts of types.
For example, earthquake insurance, travel insurance,
pet insurance, child insurance,
bike insurance, golf insurance, teeth insurance...
Safe medical treatment...
And so on.
Oh... really...
You don't look very interested...
Do you have any questions?
Papa...
Why did you join this company?
Because it's a leading business?
Ah...
Well, that's part of it...
I could probably say something better,
but the words won't come to me.
Why do you look so indifferent?
Well, instead of making people happy,
my work is more to protect.
Also,
you see a lot of unpleasant sides of people.
You might not be suited for it, Kahoko-chan.
Oh... That's right...
Excuse me, is there a post office around here?
Well, the post office...
Oh, if you're looking for the post office,
if you turn left at the next lights, it's immediately on the right.
The moment she's back in her kingdom, the queen gets her energy back.
The house on the corner has a dog, be careful.
I will, thank you.
When a patient gets better and tells me "thank you",
I feel happy, but...
In the opposite situation, it's very sad.
It might be a bit too hard for you, Kahoko-chan.
Oh, I see.
The working hours are severe and I'm bad with blood, so it'd be impossible for me.
Atsushi-kun, you're truly admirable!
Oh, no...
Ah, sorry.
My back is hurting again, could you get me the usual compresses?
Okay, I understand.
I see.
So you went to see what kind of work it was.
- Yes. - You're admirable, Kaho-chan.
Here.
- Some pocket money. - Thank you, Grandpa.
Thank you. Then...
Say...
Grandpa, you used to run a bookshop, right?
Why's that?
Because he's always liked books, right?
When he was young, he even aimed to be a novelist.
Oh, really?
Why did you quit?
Bookshops used to have good business, you see.
He kept saying "I'll write tomorrow, I'll write tomorrow"
and got to this age. Right?
Ah... yes.
So... Grandma...
What kind of job do you think suits Kahoko?
I don't know anything that complicated, but...
You at least shouldn't become a housewife.
It's really hard.
Right, Izumi-san?
Well, um...
Huh?
I'm being repetitive, but out of her kingdom, the queen becomes like this again.
And Grandpa wasn't understanding of my hardships.
Not to mention your aunt Kyoko still won't work and is lazing around.
Even though at your age she had good grades and joined a good company.
Oh... Really?
Oh Kahoko, you're here.
What are you talking about?
Nothing, really.
Hey, Aunt Kyoko...
Why did you quit the company you used to work at?
Really, you're asking that all of a sudden?
What did you say to Kahoko, Mum?
Nothing, really.
I'm sure you're saying I don't do anything and you just look after me.
Just so you know, you're wrong.
I'm just preparing for the thing I want to do.
For the computer school you mentioned before?
Right, right.
Hey Dad, did you do the procedures at the real estate agent's?
To rent the 2nd floor to me.
Oh, I'll do it. Tomorrow.
That again?
Come on, Dad!
I wonder how Kahoko can find something she wants to do like Aunt Kyoko.
Well, you should think over it without rushing.
It's only natural to graduate without a job.
You're lucky, unlike me.
Right, onee-san?
No, not quite...
Huh?
Then, why don't you get some qualifications now?
The days when if you got into a good company your life would be secure are over.
When I was Kahoko's age, I should've picked my job a bit more carefully.
Right, Mum?
I suppose.
Although it's my parents' home, I'm glad I wasn't here.
A sloth, a troubled koala,
a returned salmon,
a meerkat and a frog with a tail.
Does this family have a future?
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?
What was so great about this?
What are you doing there?
I realised I didn't thank you for the other day.
Kahoko was asleep and didn't remember at all,
but you brought me all the way home.
Thank you.
Ah~ No, no...
Don't worry about it. It's fine.
Okay.
Are you maybe doing a new painting, Mugino-kun?
Yep.
I was thinking of entering this in the faculty exhibition and casually~ trying to win.
- See. - Oh...
Good luck.
I think you can definitely surpass Picasso.
Hey, hey, hey. Did Picasso paint this too?
No, that's Munch's "The Scream".
Oh, I think I've heard of it!
He's so scared he's screaming, right?
Most people think that, but it's the opposite.
He's not screaming, he's covering his ears.
Cause he's hearing terrifying screams.
- Really... - Yeah.
Oh!
Mugino-kun, why did you want to become an artist?
Well, that's...
Cause I've always liked drawing.
And someone told me "you'll be the best artist in the world one day".
Huh? Who did?
- Huh? - Huh?
But that doesn't matter!
More importantly, why are you asking something like that?
Why?
Kahoko wants to do work that makes people happy, like Mugino-kun.
I went to see Papa and my uncles' workplaces, but...
I didn't get it at all...
We wouldn't struggle so much if it was that easy.
Aunt Kyoko said in that case that I should at least get some qualifications, but...
Ahhh, so many people think that,
that's why vocational schools are a way to make money.
Qualifications are something you get when you decide what you want to do.
It's not a goal, it's a means.
Hm?
Hm? Hm?
Oh...
Did you get confused in the middle again?
About what I'm saying.
Oh... It's okay...
All I got is that Kahoko's thinking is naive.
No, no. You don't have to get that depressed.
Look!
Isn't there something only you can do?
Really?
Huh? What do you think I should do?
You should think about that yourself.
I'm saying don't make that abandoned puppy face!
- Ah, I'm sorry... - Yeah.
No, don't force yourself to smile, it's creepy.
Ahh, I get it. I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Okay.
In that case, you know...
Why don't you read "A 13 year old's Hello Work"?
It writes about a lot of jobs so that even people like you can understand.
How about thinking it over after reading the entire thing? Okay?
Alright.
Oi, oi, oi...
- Are you okay? - Thank you!
You're welcome.
Bookshop, bookshop, bookshop, bookshop...
Bookshop, bookshop, bookshop...
I'm home~
Papa, do you need dinner tomorrow?
- No, it's okay. - Okay.
What are you doing, Kahoko?
She's been reading it the whole time.
Even though she's never bought a book by herself before.
MAMA!
What about a flight attendant?
You have a cute smile so I think you'd suit it, but...
You're not good at English, are you?
Ah... Yes...
Like that, she keeps asking "how about a childcare worker"
Or "Would I suit working in a cake shop?"
Again and again.
Daughter...
What are you imagining now?
Patissier
Childcare Worker
Teacher
Astronaut
Builder
Monk
Flower Arrangement
MAMA!
What about flower arrangement?
Flowers are pretty and nice to look at,
but Kahoko, you have an allergy, don't you?
Oh... That's right...
Kahoko, what's wrong? Are you okay?
That's why I've been telling you to eat first!
You're always like this when you're hungry...
Come on.
Hurry up and eat dinner and then take a bath.
Okay? You got it?
Yeah...
Kahoko...
You're thinking about it this much and you don't know,
instead of pushing yourself and finding a weird job,
I'd think it's better to do homemaking training, if it were me.
Hmm, but...
Grandma said housewives struggle so I shouldn't do it.
Huh?
- Grandma said something like that? - Well...
That's because they have problems.
It's more normal to have a friendly, happy family like mine.
Right, Papa?
Uh, yeah...
No, what should I say in my position?
That's right! I'll teach you how to cook next time.
Ah, okay...
- But... - Okay? Let's do that.
Who is it, at a time like this?
Oh no. Papa, you pick up.
- What? Why? - It's a number I don't know.
- You don't have to worry about that... - What are you saying?
What if it's fraud or suspicious sales?
Times like these are the reason we have a master of the household, right?
Right?
- Yes, yes. - Yeah.
The lion, the king of beasts, has to protect its family at all times.
Hello, this is Nemoto.
Oh, onii-san?
This is Setsu, is Izumi-chan there?
Hang on a second. It's Secchan.
Where are you calling from?
It's an unknown number so I was worried!
Oh, really?
Sorry. I'm calling from the shop.
Is that how you're skimping on phone bills too?
Don't say that.
If Ito goes to study overseas, we'll need all sorts of things.
I just don't want to waste a single yen right now.
I want to make sure her dream of becoming a professional cellist comes true.
If it's for that, as her mother, I'll do anything.
So?
- What do you need? - Oh right.
I told you Ito's competition is this weekend, right?
Papa, Mama, Tamaki-chan and Mamoru-san all said they're coming.
What about you?
You're coming, right?
Oh... Yes.
But...
Kahoko has things tough right now with job hunting...
Sorry if we can't go.
Yeah. 2 o'clock?
Got it.
- Bye. - Kahoko, don't go to sleep.
Mama will be mad if you don't take a bath.
Kahoko?
Ito-chan, are you okay? Does it hurt?
No, it's not a big deal.
But it looks bad...
- I'll call Secchan... - You don't need to!
This is something all cellists experience, like an occupational disease.
- But... - I'm really okay.
Please don't tell anyone.
I don't want to worry them.
Okay, I understand.
- Here. - Thank you.
Why are you here today, Kahoko-chan?
I realised I haven't asked you yet.
Asked me what?
Why did you want to start playing cello, Ito-chan?
I've liked music ever since I was little,
but in primary school, hearing an old student playing cello
I was so moved my body was shaking,
and I felt like I found what I was looking for.
It sounds a bit like you found the one.
Ever since then I've loved cello.
So much that even if everyone disappeared from the world,
I think I wouldn't mind if I had my cello.
So nice~!
I wonder if Kahoko can find something like that too.
I think you'll be just fine.
Really?
Yeah.
Good luck, I hope you find it.
Thank you.
Keep calm, Ito.
You'll be fine.
Thank you, Grandma.
Ito, congratulations on winning!
You're too fast, Papa.
- Ito doesn't know how to react. - It's okay.
- Thank you, Grandpa! - Sure!
You're really a good girl, Ito.
Okay, let's all take a picture.
Papa, stop acting so...
- Stand with them, Kahoko. - It hasn't started yet, Papa!
But for the memories...
Fine then!
There he goes sulking again.
With everyone gathered, it's just like "The Mountain Concert".
[TN: A nursery rhyme.]
Ito-chan, you look beautiful.
The dress looks really good on you.
It's okay. You'll definitely get a good result.
Thank you, Aunt Tamaki.
You know, Tama-chan has been worrying since yesterday!
"Ito-chan will be okay, right?" "She'll win, right?"
Stop it, Maa-kun.
You prayed too, didn't you?
"Please let Ito-chan win."
- Stop that, it's embarrassing. - Both of you, don't be so flirty here.
On the other hand, why are those two so quiet?
Why don't you say something to her?
Ito! Good luck!
R-Relax. Relax.
Wait, you guys are more nervous than her!
Sorry.
Onii-san, Onii-san...
If she gets to study in Vienna, I'd like to get overseas study insurance.
Would you help organise it?
Of course, gladly.
Ito-chan, have confidence.
Everyone here loves your cello,
and is supporting you.
Thank you, Uncle Masataka.
It's nearly time. Let's all go to the hall.
See you after, Ito-chan.
Good luck!
Come on, Papa!
Good luck, Ito!
Ito-chan...
Are you okay?
I told you not to worry, didn't I?
Okay then.
Good luck.
Thank you.
- Who was that just now? - My cousin, Ito-chan.
No way, you're related to such a neat and intelligent young lady?
And she even plays cello.
Totally different from you.
Mugino-kun, why are you here?
You can tell by looking, right? It's work, organising the seats.
Really. You're great.
Huh? Huh?
Wait, what's with those suspicious movements?
Are you unwell somewhere?
Um, actually...
Hey, part-timer. What are you doing?
Ah, sorry.
Bye then.
Introduce me next time.
She's just my type.
Ah, okay.
Why don't you stop?
There's no point trying that hard.
Huh?
I heard some staff talking earlier.
They said it's definite that that girl will win.
Why's that?
She's constantly been taking lessons from the head judge,
so no matter how well we perform,
they'll add faults and make us lose.
Ito, you can do it!
Stop it, Kahoko.
If you need to go to the toilet, just go.
- No, I'm fine. - Really?
Amazing.
Ito-chan!
What's wrong, Kahoko?
I told you, if you need the toilet, don't hold it in and go.
How was Ito?
It seems...
It's a neurological disorder that stops her moving her arms the way she pleases.
But it'll get better, right?
Well...
It's a condition with an unknown cause,
so she may not make a complete recovery...
What do you mean?
It won't impede her daily life,
but it might be hard to keep playing cello.
How did this happen?
It seems she had pain from quite a while back,
- but she hid it the whole time... - Huh?
It's my fault.
I didn't notice.
I feel so bad for her...
Wait, everyone.
This isn't the time to be depressed, is it?
At times like these, the family has to group together and work hard!
Shouldn't that be "band together"?
Setsu, you have to be the most steady. You're her mother.
I know, but...
Atsushi-kun...
What's Ito doing now?
She took a sedative and is sleeping
They'll do a detailed exam tomorrow,
so I think she'll be hospitalised in the meantime.
Atsushi-kun...
It must be tough, but you are a professional. You should support Ito-chan, okay?
I think she'll feel better just having dad by her side.
Thank you, onee-san.
Tamaki.
Head home now. You look tired and unwell.
- I'm fine, Izumi-chan. - You're saying that...
But what if you have an asthma attack again?
You can come visit tomorrow.
Mamoru-kun, please take care of her.
Got it.
Izumi...
What should I do?
For Papa... I think Ito will be feeling down,
so you have to cheer her up with your brightness. Okay?
Is that right? Okay.
- But Izumi... - Hm?
Isn't it better to leave her alone for a bit?
Ito might be in shock and won't want to see anyone...
What are you saying, Mama?
You're telling me to leave family alone when they're in trouble?
That's not it, but...
Then you should make a delicious lunch box for her.
With lots of foods Ito likes.
Okay.
It's the hardest on you two...
Me and my husband will do anything to help make your burden lighter.
Right, Papa?
Huh? Ah, yes... Just tell us.
Thank you, onii-san.
Come on, don't cry.
So...
Let's all come to see her again tomorrow.
And disband for today. Okay?
Shall we?
Kahoko, let's go.
Let's go home...
- That's right, Papa. - Hm?
Just in case, try checking at work if there's a better specialist.
You know,
- a second something or other. - A second opinion.
I'll tell Setsu right now.
Please take care of it.
Ah, I got a good idea.
I mean, it's fine, but aren't you kind of excited?
Daruma-san fell down!
- Daruma-san... - Touch!
Kahoko-chan, wait!
You can do it!
- Ito, you can do it! - Go Ito!
I'm done~
- Mama... - Oh, please...
Dry yourself first, it'll get wet!
Oh, sorry.
Kahoko...
Papa's out of the bath, so go now.
What are you watching, Kahoko?
Oh~ Your 7th birthday party?
You were so close, like real sisters.
You and Ito-chan.
What's wrong, Kahoko?
Did you maybe...
- Mama... - What is it?
Hm?
I was talking to you, though.
Kahoko...
Yeah?
- ... knew about it. - About what?
That Ito-chan's wrist was hurting.
Huh?
When I met Ito-chan before the competition,
I happened to see it...
But Ito-chan told me not to tell anyone.
I see.
Mama, what should Kahoko do?
Well...
Let's keep it a secret between us.
Huh?
No no, I'm here too.
We can't change what happened...
Even if you had told her parents the truth,
do you think Ito wouldn't have gone in the competition?
I wouldn't think so.
- Hmm... - Huh?
Right? So you can't tell anyone.
Okay?
You worrying about it won't help anything. Okay?
Is it okay like that?
You have to think a bit more about what would be best for Kahoko, Mama.
This might leave Kahoko feeling strangely reserved towards Ito-chan.
You are the world's best mother, after all.
Then, Papa...
What should we do?
Huh?
Uh... Then...
You should...
It's no good. I have no confidence to say good things right to the end.
Now you understand, so quickly eat,
- and take a bath. - Okay...
I feel it strongly at times like these...
Alienation...
And so?
Not out of atonement,
but you want to do something, right? For Ito-chan.
Yeah...
But... I don't know what to do...
Why not look it up online? Huh?
I did.
Like how to sympathise with someone in pain...
Or how to cope with despair...
So what did it say?
Go on a trip.
Or do something you enjoy.
Just stuff like that.
Yes, yes.
What you truly want to know in life,
can't be found online.
- That's what it means. - Hey.
- What do you think I should do, Mugino-kun? - I don't know!
Anyway...
Hey.
I said something pretty good just now.
Ah~! Oh, that's right!
Mugino-kun, you say something to Ito-chan!
As fellow artists, like, you know...
Something might get through to her!
No, leave me alone.
I'm good at disparaging people but bad at comforting them.
Don't say that. Please.
Come on... I told you not to make faces like that.
Too close, too close.
You're too close.
Don't push me, I'm going!
Ah, sorry.
That was dangerous.
That was really dangerous, seriously.
Don't push, don't push.
I get it, I'm going. I'm going, okay?!
Isn't that good?
- See? - Wow~!
That's just like her, isn't it?
Eat up, okay?
But Maa-kun, when you're dressed like that,
it looks kind of like Ito did something wrong, doesn't it?
Sorry, I came during my break.
Next time I'll stay longer after work, okay?
Thank you.
It sure is a relief, though.
That Ito looks better than we expected.
I'm sorry for worrying you.
- Then, it's about time for us to go... - Already?
Can't we stay a bit longer?
- Let's go. - I'll come again tomorrow, Ito.
If there's anything you want, just tell me.
- I'll buy it. - Thank you.
I'll go see them out, okay?
If you need something, you don't have to hold back.
I know.
See you!
Bye.
Bye then~
Bye bye!
- Mama... - It's okay, it's okay.
- Hey, hey, hey... - Huh? Yes?
Why are we hiding?
I didn't know how to face them.
What?
She must have been forcing herself around the others.
Hey, Mugino-kun, say something to her.
Huh?
- Never mind. - Huh? Why?
If I found out that I couldn't ever paint again,
any comforting would have the opposite effect, it's just annoying.
Until she reaches out,
I should leave her alone. And you too.
[famousquotes.jp]
Hey, what about this?
Ahh, I guess it's no good after all...
Seriously, what have you been doing?
Huh?
There's this webpage that's like a collection of famous quotes,
and I thought something might comfort her, so I was looking,
But I can't really find a good one...
I told you.
Stop doing stuff like that already.
I want to help her somehow, Ito-chan.
Then you could just make a cake or something she likes.
Ah, but...
Kahoko's never made one so she has no confidence.
Just get Mama to teach you.
Then I think Mama would make the whole thing...
Okay, okay, okay. Then!
What can you make by yourself?
Is there anything?
Huh?
There isn't!
- There is. - There is?
A thousand paper cranes! So that Ito-chan's wrist can get better.
Why didn't I realise until now?
When you visit the sick, you need a thousand cranes.
Well that's fine, but...
Do you know how long that takes?
Folding a thousand paper cranes.
No, no, no...
I'm not going to help you!
I have to paint and I have work too.
No, no...
I said don't look at me like that!
Ah, I get it. I get it, I get it, I get it. I get it, okay?
Then...
I don't mind helping for 100 yen a crane.
Huh?
At 100 yen a crane, that's 50000 yen for 500 cranes?
Yeah, then I can take a break from work too.
So I wouldn't mind helping.
See? You don't want that, right?
Mugino-kun~!!
That's dangerous, that's dangerous! That's dangerous!
Here!
Here you go.
Are you serious?
Let's make them together!
I don't care, but... Where did you get this money?
Kahoko took it out of her savings.
You have that much?
I get allowance from Jiiji and the others and I don't use it so it naturally builds up.
No no, but...
What if you want clothes or something?
Papa will usually buy it if I ask.
Here.
I see.
Turn it over...
These things are tiny.
Hey.
You pretty much haven't slept since yesterday, right?
- Right? - Yeah.
Are you okay?
Yeah.
Oi, oi, oi... Watch out, watch out.
Wait, wait, wait.
Hey, wake up! Wake up.
- You awake? - Yes.
Okay... Then, here.
Huh?
This is as far as I go. Bye.
You're not coming with me?
Ah... You know...
Because of all those cranes,
my creative process is getting delayed.
Oh...
I see. I'm sorry.
Thank you.
Ah... Come on!
Hey.
After you give her that, don't say too much and go straight home.
Alright?
Ito-chan might not actually want to see anyone.
Oh... Right...
- Got it. - Okay.
See you.
Okay.
Ito-chan.
Kahoko-chan...
You came.
Yeah.
This is a get-well gift.
Thank you.
Can you leave it over there?
Okay, I'll do that.
Bye, then.
You're leaving already?
Oh...
Yeah...
Take care.
- Don't worry about it, Kahoko-chan. - Huh?
I asked you to keep quiet about this.
Whether you had said it or not,
it would've been useless.
But you know...
It makes me laugh when they say I can't play cello decently anymore.
It's like, then what are you saying I should do now?
Kahoko researched some things...
Um...
There are instruments you can play with one hand too.
And you know, some people play piano one-handed like this...
Ah... If you don't like that,
you can sing songs...
Someone famous once said "the voice is the best instrument".
I tried looking for other quotes that would lift your spirits...
The one Kahoko likes is...
From this person named Jackie Robinson.
"The opposite of 'impossible' isn't 'possible'. It's 'determination'."
So don't give up.
Jiiji, Baaba, Tamaki-chan and Uncle Mamoru,
and my Mama and Papa...
Everyone in the family is really looking forward to seeing you perform again.
Ito-chan, you'll definitely be okay.
Ito-chan, you're incredibly smart,
mature and strong.
You'll definitely make a miracle happen!
Kahoko will cheer you on too, so continue with music.
And for Secchan and Uncle Atsushi who have given their all working day and night
every day, for Ito-chan's sake.
I know that, even without you telling me.
I know, that's why I've been trying so hard to pretend I'm okay.
So why are you condescendingly lecturing me?
You're seriously an idiot.
What's wrong, Ito-chan?
Nothing's wrong!
This is how I really am!
Since you're here, I'll tell you.
I hate all of our relatives!
Birthdays, graduations, Golden Week, Obon...
We get together every single time, it's creepy!
I went just because I get pocket money,
but why do I have to play cello in front of ignorant people like you guys?!
And you're the one I hated the most!
Even though you don't have any merits, they keep calling you cute,
and buy you anything!
A goldfish swimming comfortably in a fish tank like you
wouldn't understand my pain, desperately swimming in the raging sea!
So don't bring this stupid thing,
and try to comfort me!
Leave!
Kahoko!
Finally found you!
What happened?
I was waiting at the station, but you didn't contact me.
Mama, listen. Listen, listen...
Huh? What's wrong?
- Ito-chan... Ito-chan... - Yes?
What about Ito?
I just went to visit her.
Yes, yes...
And, um...
Hm?
She looked livelier than I expected, so don't worry.
Yeah.
In this field in Japan, they say it...
Really? Oh...
Welcome home.
Oh, welcome back, Kahoko.
S-Secchan, what's happening?
Oh, well...
Your Papa said he'd introduce a good doctor to us for Ito, so I came to hear about it.
- Is that so... - Setsu.
Kahoko went to visit Ito today.
Really?
How was Ito?
- Did she say something? - Huh?
Oh, not really...
She was the same as usual.
I see...
Can you keep visiting her occasionally?
Okay, will do.
Then, Kahoko's going to go get changed.
- Kahoko? - Huh?
Are you okay?
You aren't feeling sick?
Oh, no, I'm not.
I hate all of you! It's creepy!
This is how I really am!
Yo.
What are you doing?
Well, I was just passing by for work...
So I was wondering how things went with Ito-chan.
S-Shrine!
- Shrine? - Shrine.
Here she is...
She's here, she's here but...
Stop, stop! Be careful!
Okay...
Will you be okay though? Sneaking out.
Won't Mama be mad at you again?
Uhh, that's...
More importantly--
Even though you don't have any merits...
What? What's happening?
What's wrong? What's wrong?
Huh?
You're the one I hated the most!
Don't try to cheer me up!
Hey...
You look like Munch's "The Scream"!
This...
What, what, what?
... is the first time for me...
Oh...
Did Ito-chan maybe say something mean to you?
Yeah.
Ah, okay. Okay.
Look here.
When someone loses the dream they were chasing,
a carefree person like you trying to cheer them up pisses them off the most.
But why did a nice girl like Ito-chan... do something like that...
It's not that surprising.
Any person has two faces.
- Really? - Of course.
The weirder thing is you've never experienced someone's bad intention.
Now you know just how sheltered you were brought up, right?
But...
Kahoko doesn't know what to do.
In my head, Ito-chan's yelling keeps...
It's ringing in my head! But so far...
If something bad happened at school I could've told Mama about it,
But if I tell her about this, they'll...
Mama and Secchan will definitely fight. So...
- But I don't know what to do... - Alright! Okay, okay...
I get it.
Then...
For now, just cry it out.
Huh?
Just so you know...
The way you acted really was immature and foolish.
But...
You haven't done anything wrong, have you?
Keeping this a secret from Mama definitely isn't a mistake, either.
That's your kindness.
It's your love.
So don't blame yourself any more.
But... right now, you must be in shock and feeling hurt,
so cry it out and forget it.
Come on!
If you like, should I lend you my chest?
Huh?
Ah, no, no... I was joking.
It was a joke. Stop, stop...
Come on...
Come on, come on...
Cry at home!
Seriously... Hey...
This is embarrassing.
Hey, hey, hey...
Come on... Hey.
Can you cry a bit quieter?
Can you do it?
Quietly.
That's it...
Oh no, you can't. Don't throw up. Don't throw up.
She's gonna vomit... Ahh, what do I do...
Ah, whatever! Do what you want!
Do what you want. Okay.
From now on, if there's something you can't tell Mama,
I'll listen, okay?
Alright?
There, there...
What's with that face?
Mugino-kun...
You're surprisingly kind.
What?
Is this being two-faced too?
No... Well, I guess you could say that.
I see~!
Ahh... Come on...
Hey, hey, hey... Stop...
Alright... You're still crying?
It's kind of uncomfortable.
Sorry.
Umph!
Give me a break...
You're exhausted from crying so you're sleeping?
Hey!
Hey, wake up.
We're at your house.
I don't want Mama to get angry at me...
Okay... I'll ding-dong dash like last time and go home.
Alright. Key, key, key...
Oh my god...