It's going to be close...
Good morning.
Nice to see you on time, Katagiri.
What are you doing, Yoda-san?
Riko has the flu so she's taking the day off.
Come help with this.
Great, I scalded my fingers.
It's unusual for her to take a day off.
Don't make a fool of me!
I didn't come here for you to laugh at me.
Opposite the station...
To the right of the parking lot...
It's open...
Anybody home?
Pardon me...
Get out, you beast!
What! I'm just returning your bag of tricks.
What do you mean by barging in here?
I didn't barge in! I knocked but you didn't answer.
I'm sick and too weak to move. If you take advantage of my condition I'll scream!
I won't! If you're worried you should lock your door.
I came to visit. I brought you this.
A cactus (saboten)?
It's pretty but thorns are a nuisance.
Perfect gift for someone playing hookey (sabotten).
You're mean! I'm not playing hookey, I'm really sick.
You look okay to me.
I'm going home.
What?
Hand me the pillow I threw at you. I don't have the energy to reach it.
You seemed energetic enough a moment ago.
Bye.
My stomach hurts!
- It hurts... - It hurts?
That's too bad.
Are you for real?
Riko, are you okay?
- Get your hands off me! - I didn't touch you!
You've got the stomach flu?
Do you have any medicine?
Can you go out and buy some?
- You should see a doctor. - It's okay, just hurry and buy medicine.
And some salmon bento.
You want to eat something?
I'm starving, that's why my stomach hurts.
I haven't eaten since 6 o'clock yesterday.
- Really, I haven't eaten! - I heard you.
Ask my friends! There were three of us at dinner.
Okay, I'll go buy something.
On the way could you get some cola, yogurt, and the TV guide?
The yogurt I like is the kind with little bits of strawberry in it.
Little bits of strawberry.
She must think I'm an idiot.
You've got a cold and all you're eating is instant noodles.
No wonder you have a stomach ache.
I'll make you some porridge.
Porridge? You know how to make porridge?
Nothing in here. What do you eat to survive?
What a clean kitchen. That's right, you never use it.
- Where's the rice? - Rice... under the sink.
I'll use this.
What are you staring at?
I'm not staring.
You're thinking,
"I had no idea Teppei could cook. He's so amazing!"
Don't be silly! It's nothing to brag about.
This is in return for the cake.
It was surprisingly tasty.
Even though it was messed up.
How come everything I get from you is always messed up?
The onigiri, the cake...
- Thanks for the food. - My pleasure.
It's not much, only seaweed.
It's good enough for me.
Before it gets cold.
I can't eat with you watching.
Are you embarrassed for the first time in your life?
I know, I know. I'll go. You take your time and eat.
Don't leave any behind. I made it specially for you.
When you're up and about, put on a jacket.
Delicious.
Episode 4
Written by Asano Taeko
KATAGIRI TEPPEI Kimura Takuya
UESUGI RIKO Matsu Takako
KATAGIRI SOICHIRO Uchino Masaaki
MIZUHARA SANAE Junna Risa
TAKAGI ERIKA Fujiwara Norika
YOSHIMOTO TAMIO SASAKI TAISAKU Kawabata Ryuuta Itsutsu Shinsuke
Mr. YODA Mr. HOSAKA Inoue Takashi Yamazaki Naoki YOSHIMOTO TAMIO SASAKI TAISAKU Kawabata Ryuuta Itsutsu Shinsuke
Mr. YODA Mr. HOSAKA Inoue Takashi Yamazaki Naoki
OGASAHARA KOREKIYO Shiina Kippei
SHIROISHI NAMI Moriguchi Youko
KUROSAKI TAKESHI Hirata Mitsuru
"Shiawase na Ketsumatsu" sung by Otaki Eiichi
Produced by Koiwai Hiroyoshi
Directed by Kimura Takatsuaki
A production of FUJI TV, Japan
Engagement ceremony?
Didn't Mother inform you?
Since we're too busy to travel, Sanae's father will be coming here.
Are you free this Sunday?
Sunday.
Ah, that's fine.
It will be nice to see her father.
If he's staying overnight he'll need a hotel room. I'll make the reservation.
- You're right, that would-- - I don't think it's a good idea.
Te-chan is a busy person.
- We shouldn't impose on him-- - No, it's really okay!
My brother has better things to do, right? Like looking at wedding dresses.
I'm sorry!
It's okay, I'm fine.
I could never think of us as brother and sister.
To me you'll always be Mizuhara. Misuhara! No matter who marries you.
I'm fine. Don't worry about me, just take care of the carpet.
I'll just go to the bathroom.
Hello.
What's wrong with you?
I've got a cold.
Let me guess, you called in sick so you could spend all day getting busy with someone, right?
Don't be ridiculous.
It smells like a guy's been here.
I found the evidence.
- That's, uh... - Teppei's brand.
What's this?
That... sorry, don't touch it!
Is that your darling?
Darling? What darling?
Good evening.
I called your office and heard you were sick.
Here. I brought you these.
They're from my hometown. I don't know if they're sweet,
but you'll need a lot of vitamin C for your cold.
Thank you.
Good evening, Yoshimoto.
Good evening!
Well, I'd better be off.
Take care.
How disappointing. It wasn't Teppei.
What are you saying?
I told you I don't like him.
I'm exhausted.
You're not fooling anyone by saying that.
Riko, you always charge right for the person you like.
Just be careful not to scare him away by butting heads all the time.
Have one on the house. Cheery up, buddy.
Do I look that bad?
You've been here all night... have you seen Riko?
If you come here looking for a specific person, you'll have no luck at all.
Come in.
Well then, let's start the inquiry.
Your full name is Shiraishi Nami.
I must inform you that you have the right to remain silent,
so it's fine if you--
How... did you come to this end?
This end?
The end was with me from the beginning.
A criminal's daughter has crime in her blood.
This inquiry is over.
Why?
I am...
unable to handle this case impartially.
Take her back.
If I'd known who you were, I wouldn't have taken the case.
You changed your name.
I got married.
I see.
But I was a fool to think it would bring me happiness.
I was always lonely.
I've been lonely since the day you left.
Welcome back.
You're here.
You haven't eaten, have you? I'll warm up the food.
I spoke with my father.
He called to ask if I thought you were a trustworthy person.
I was in junior high when Mom died.
Since then Dad has put everything into raising me by himself.
Now that I'm getting married, I can tell he's relieved.
Like a load has been lifted from his shoulders.
What's wrong?
It's nothing. I'll go wash up.
Yes, yes, it's very nice but I've seen enough.
That routine is ancient.
Mr. Ogasahara, please, have another drink.
You weren't singing with them. Why?
He's new.
I can't really sing. Sorry.
He's really hopeless!
Well, what can you do?
If you have no other talents, the least you can do is dance naked for us.
Katagiri Teppei will dance naked!
None of us wants to see a naked nincompoop!
Well, you can't sing and we're afraid of your dancing. What can you do?
Is there nothing you can do better than anyone else?
- I'm good at sports. - Sports?
Can you play golf?
No problem.
Then let's have a round next time. Okay?
In Saitama Prefecture my father has a huge golf course.
I'll bring everyone there next time.
- How exciting! - Thank you very much!
All right! Then let's all go together.
I must warn you, there are several golf pros in our department.
I don't even need a handicap.
That's right. This Sunday for one night, please.
Thank you.
Watch out!
Are you trying to kill me?
Why are you out here making shady phone calls?
It's nothing shady.
This Sunday is my brother's engagement ceremony.
Mizuhara's father needs a hotel room.
Engagement ceremony? That means the wedding will be soon.
I guess.
My brother is really busy, so I'm helping with the arrangements.
So you're resigned to it already.
Nothing. Ah, speaking of nonsense...
You just said you play golf.
You've never even held a golf club, have you?
Of course I haven't. What's with this guy,
"My father has a huge golf course."
Isn't golf for beer-bellied geezers who can't play other sports?
Don't worry, leave everything to me.
I feel sick already.
That's awful! Don't use so much force.
What's with that outfit?
Golf is all in the mind. Let this tiger guide you.
- You brought a stuffed animal? - It's part of the lesson.
All right, show me then.
Stand back and watch a pro in action. Take it.
Hurry up.
Loosen up your body. Relax... relax...
- Pay attention! - I understand, you're relaxed.
Look, watch what I do.
Look... relax...
Perfect.
Not bad.
Let's go. I'm leaving.
- You just got here. - Hurry!
- What about the lesson? - It doesn't matter. Just hurry up!
Get your stuff.
Riko!
It's been a long time! You're looking well!
What's going on?
Who's that woman?
No, it's nothing like--
You must be the girl Mitsuru can't get rid of.
You attach yourself to someone like Mitsuru, a good man working for a good company,
and then just like a lamprey you suck his blood and refuse to let go.
- Stop it! - Ah, hello.
Here's my card. Sorry for not introducing myself earlier.
"Ogasahara, Executive Director"
Don't be impressed by the title.
It's only a small company with about 2,000 people.
You like to play golf? Nice clubs.
I've been wanting to get this!
May I?
My father has huge golf course in Saitama Prefecture.
It takes just 20 minutes by helicopter.
How about going together next time?
I almost forgot...
Next month we'll be holding our wedding banquet at the Takana Prince Hotel.
We'd love to see you there. We'll send the invitation later.
Don't bother.
The driver's waiting for us outside.
You're right.
It's hard to appreciate the value of something until you've lost it.
I'm sorry I kept you waiting.
When are you going to stop bothering me?
That felt really good.
That shot I made was incredible. Did you see it?
- I really shine during a live performance. - Beginner's luck, that's all.
Did you see the clothes that woman was wearing?
She has horrible taste!
Yeah.
You weren't serious about what you said, were you?
Today's practice was cut short. Let's try again tomorrow.
Sounds good.
My brother's ceremony is tomorrow afternoon,
- But in the evening I'm free. - Really?
In that case, let's meet at the club. At 7 o'clock, okay?
We'll train until you can hit a 250 yard drive.
Beginner's luck won't help you there.
And then I'll teach you how to putt.
Next Sunday and the Sunday after that.
Just for you I'll cancel all my dates.
What's with the blank look?
"How can I ever repay Riko's kindness?" That's what you're thinking.
I was just thinking how cheerful you are. You're not sick anymore.
You know how they say, "A good mood is the best medicine?"
If you do happy things, you can cure anything.
Riko? You sound better.
That's great. You're okay now?
Good evening.
The tangerines must have worked.
Ah, the tangerines?
They were very nice. Thank you very much.
I see. I'm glad.
How about tomorrow... are you free?
Tomorrow... I can't.
Then what about next Sunday?
Yoshimoto, I'm really sorry.
I'm busy next Sunday, and the following Sunday.
Then what about a weekday?
I like someone else.
Oh.
So...
I'm really sorry.
I see.
Well then.
These are the betrothal gifts from Master Katagiri.
Please keep them carefully.
Thank you very much. I will forever treasure them.
So...
Your brother works for a company called...
"Fake-o Agency?"
Dad!
No, "Eiko Agency" is the name.
What sort of work do you do?
I'm in the business department, so I mostly entertain clients.
Play golf in the afternoon, go to clubs at night...
What are you saying?
The truth is...
Although I brought them both up the same way,
these two brothers are very different, thank goodness.
This little boy, how shall I put it...
He's always been rather unreliable.
I'm not a little boy. I'm 21 years old.
But Soichiro has always given us peace of mind.
He is the trustworthy one.
He's really an outstanding person.
Hey brother, say something.
I'm talking so much you'd think I was the one getting married.
Soichiro, I hear you decided to be a public prosecutor when you were still in high school.
I assume you were motivated by a sense of justice.
No.
When I was in school, I only cared about my grades. Nothing else mattered.
I sought the title of public prosecutor in order to protect myself.
Above all I wanted to protect myself.
But you've always had a great sense of justice.
You didn't choose your career for such a selfish reason.
You're mistaken. I told you the reason.
- Where is everyone? - Upstairs still talking to Dad.
I just finished changing. I'll join them soon.
Te-chan...
Soichiro is acting a little strange today.
I know what you mean.
These past few days, he hasn't been himself.
He's worried about something, but I don't know what.
Maybe he's having second thoughts about marriage.
What are you saying?
He never changes his mind.
I'm sorry.
You don't want to hear about this.
It's okay. I don't mind.
- But... - It's really okay.
All those things I said before... I was overreacting.
It's nothing to worry about. Guys are like this.
How can I explain...
Every so often we like to go into seclusion.
During that time, we want the people around us to leave us alone.
Really?
That must be it.
Not bad at all.
Why did you have to say that?
This was an important ceremony.
Even Mizuhara's father was helping things run smoothly.
Why did you have to ruin the atmosphere?
Mizuhara's worried you don't want to marry her.
It's nothing like that.
Then tell her flat out, before she does something foolish.
I covered for you but she's still suspicious--
It's nothing you need to concern yourself with.
Isn't your own behavior suspect?
Are you really so eager to be my best man?
What's that supposed to mean?
Nothing.
I spoke rashly. Forgive me.
Listen up, people!
That pretty lady over there is Yuko-chan. Today is her birthday.
Yuko-chan, please stand up.
We're handing out firecrackers so everyone can celebrate with her.
Teppei!
There you are.
Can I sit here?
What kind of reception is this?
You must be waiting for a girl.
Good intuition.
Riko?
Really good intuition.
What happened to that other girl?
The girl you liked in high school.
Today was her engagement ceremony. With my brother.
Is that so.
Then it's a clean break.
I guess you could call it a clean break.
Well, not completely clean.
In that case I feel sorry for Riko.
How much do you like Riko?
If you don't like her, you shouldn't lead her on.
Riko-chan!
You've got a cold?
I must have borrowed yours.
Here. You said they were good so I brought some more.
Thank you.
The person that you like...
It's Teppei?
That's fine.
Well, good night.
"The subscriber you are trying to call is not available."
"Please try again later."
Yoshimoto!
Let's go somewhere.
I'm not really involved with anyone.
That was just a lie.
Let's go somewhere we can drink and dance. Do you know a fun place?
What do you want?
I don't want anything.
What happened?
If you weren't coming to the club you should have called. I waited all night.
Really?
I guess I forgot.
Sorry. Bye.
How could you forget? We planned it yesterday.
Keep your voice down.
Whose are they?
Mind your own business.
It's not like I'm your girlfriend or anything.
Or did you get the wrong impression? Did you think we were going steady?
It's very late. If there's nothing else then please excuse me.
Bye.
I don't believe it.
Good morning.
Hey...
Riko, would you copy these vouchers for me please?
Hey!
You dropped this.
At least say "Thank you."
I have a hangover.
Don't talk to me.
Running away from me again?
I wanted you to be in charge of my case.
I'm not running away.
Whatever your troubles, you can consult with me on a personal basis.
I'll be pleased to assist you.
Don't say what you don't mean.
You haven't changed a bit.
You're afraid to dirty your hands.
In the end, the only person you love is yourself.
What happened last night?
Katagiri. Come here.
Your mind hasn't been on your work lately.
What's wrong?
There's nothing wrong.
Well, take a look at this.
Shinoyama Fu-zu says your advertising proposal is terrible.
Meanwhile, our Creative Department has produced a new commercial.
It won an award from the ACC.
Vexing, isn't it?
To see your former colleagues do so well without you.
If you can't finalize a deal from your desk,
then it's time for some legwork.
I'll pay a visit to Shinoyama Fu-zu.
Next Sunday and the Sunday after that.
Just for you I'll cancel all my dates.
The tea tastes better when Riko makes it.
How was Shinoyama Fu-zu?
I'm buying office supplies.
See you.
What?
Wait.
This bus doesn't make unscheduled stops.
Stop kidding around.
I want to know what happened last night.
Last night?
I'll tell you if you really want to know.
- The sex blew my mind-- - I already said stop kidding.
Why would you do something like that?
You stood me up and pretended you forgot.
You even turned off your phone on purpose.
What happened?
- I met a nice guy. - I don't believe you.
So you met a complete stranger and spent the night with him.
I had no idea you were so easy.
You had me completely fooled.
Don't be silly, it wasn't some complete stranger.
It was Yoshimoto.
That's right.
I slept with Yoshimoto.
He held me all night long.
Do you like him?
Don't be shy, if you like him say so.
Or don't you like him?
If you don't like him, you shouldn't have done it!
You're in no position to criticize me.
Hiding your true feelings and sleeping with someone you don't care about...
You more than anyone should know how lonely that feels.
Why do you even care what I do?
The person you like...
The person you really like isn't me at all!
Why did I say that?