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[Suzuran Department Store]
We're missing the bustier! Hurry!
I'm sorry.
Excuse me...
One more time.
Excuse me...
I'm from Suzuran Department Store.
We had the item in stock.
Go ahead, please.
Who?
You.
Yes.
Could you please bend forward?
Excuse me.
Check right here.
Please tuck it in.
Allow me.
It's not too tight?
I'm okay.
Good.
Look at the lens!
Give me a smile!
Good!
Okay!
Wow!
Beautiful!
Look here!
A little bit more!
Good!
Beautiful!
Okay!
Yes!
Look at the lens!
So beautiful!
Okay.
Please smile.
- Thank you for your hard work. - Good night, everyone.
It felt like a spring storm had just passed.
After the storm, only my old self was left.
I can't seem to go anywhere.
Neither forward, nor backward.
I spend everyday, just remembering to breathe.
Thank you for your help today.
No, thank you.
Let's go.
What?
The one who opened the heavy door for me...
was this man.
[Spring Has Come]
[Episode 1]
Today's photo shoot was his first time being in charge.
It was a big project for him.
But, are you sure it's okay that dinner is on you?
I want to show my gratitude for today.
No, I didn't do anything.
I was told to bring the bustier we had in stock all of a sudden.
Usually, I'm just a salesperson.
[Kishikawa Naoko]
You're a professional dresser.
No, not really a professional.
- Excuse me. - Yes.
- We'll start with the pork belly. - Okay, pork belly.
- The japchae... - Japchae.
- And rice wine, please. - Sure, it will be out soon.
- Cheers. - Cheers.
I'm still not too good at Japanese. Sorry.
No, it's okay.
You're very good.
My mom lives in Korea.
Lee Ji Won.
A Korean photographer.
It's been two years since he came to Japan.
His mother lives in Korea by herself.
He has no siblings. An only child.
What about your dad?
My dad...
is gone.
His father was a fireman, and passed away when he was six years old.
While rescuing someone from a fire.
I loved my dad very much.
I still love him.
I'm 26 years old.
Oh, the same age as me.
It just slipped out.
I couldn't help but subtract five years from my age.
How about your dad?
My father?
My dad...
He works at a trading company.
He travels a lot for work.
He's a real workaholic, so I'm always worried about his health.
Oh, but my mother is a great cook.
She cooks for us every day, for the health of the family.
She also performs tea ceremonies and practices flower arrangement.
I really look up to my mother.
Oh, and I have a younger sister. A high school student.
She's a little immature for her age, but she's very cute and innocent.
Are you going out?
It's not big, but our house has a garden.
We sometimes have a barbecue in the weekend.
[Kishikawa Shuji, Sue, Naoko, and Junko]
I envy you.
A nice family.
I couldn't stop lying.
No matter how hard I tried.
[Higashi-Ueno Station]
Thank you... for dinner.
Where do you live?
Oh, no. I'm okay.
I can go home by myself.
I'm sorry.
- Are you okay? - I'm alright.
Go ahead.
I did have a bad feeling.
Oh, my house is just around the corner.
So this is fine. Right here.
The heavens never let the good times last too long.
What are you doing, Sis?
Well...
Wow, good for you!
Go away!
Hey, Mom!
Some guy just gave Sis a piggyback ride home.
Excuse me...
What happened, Naoko?
Please let me down. I sprained my foot.
You're so dumb!
Why don't you ask him to come in?
Please come in, if you'd like.
Have some tea, okay?
Please.
Thank you.
Yes, yes, yes. It must hurt.
- I'm okay. - Honey. Naoko, over there.
Oh, thank you. Go ahead and sit.
Oh, Dad. This is...
I'm Lee... Lee Ji Won.
Oh, hello.
Help yourself.
What?
Now...
I'll be on my way then.
Oh.
Goodbye.
Aw...
It's over now.
- I'll show you to the fitting room. - Thank you.
There!
Lingerie can correct the body shape.
Amazing!
But...
Here you go!
That doesn't mean that you can correct the reality as well.
I should know that better than anyone.
What kind of person is he, that guy from the other day?
What do you mean "what kind of person"?
Someone I met at work.
At work?
If you were going to act all interested now
why didn't you act like it back then?
You should tell me before you bring someone home.
Our house is always a mess!
Why don't you clean it yourself then? You're old enough to know better.
That's true, but...
Are you trying to annoy me?
Annoy you?
You're thinking it would be trouble, if I were to get married.
You're kidding.
Since I pitch in a bit... from my salary, although it isn't much.
Yes, yes, we're very grateful, Miss Naoko.
But you're welcome to get married any time you want.
You're already 31, you know?
Why do you keep saying such things?
I got more shifts at my part-time job.
More shifts?
Otherwise, we won't be able to get by.
Junko, are you going out again?
You should help out with housework, you know?
Don't take it out on me!
You got dumped because you have no appeal. That's all.
That's not what we're talking about right now!
So annoying.
That's why she can't get married.
Excuse me.
Mom, you have holes in your socks again.
Oh, this?
Why do you keep wearing something like that?
Because my hands and feet get cold.
They get "kiyakiya."
What language is "kiyakiya"?
It's Korean.
No way!
Who cares about the sock?
I'll go get some cash from the bank.
I'll go grocery shopping while I'm out.
See you.
[Lee Ji Won]
Oh, is that from when you brought the bustier over to them?
Yeah.
So beautiful!
New products from Monique Martin in France.
Yes.
Looking at photos like this...
makes you want to try harder to find a husband, doesn't it?
Right.
You've got to be more aggressive.
We're not young anymore, you know?
We?
Don't you know that lady luck doesn't have hair that you can pull?
I thought the phrase was, "Seize fortune by the hair."
Oh, yeah! You're right!
She's actually bald from behind, isn't she?
She should get the hair restored, so that people like us can grab it.
Right!
[Kishikawa Residence]
I'm home.
Oh, thanks.
No way!
Good afternoon.
How are you here?
How's your leg?
Oh, my leg?
It's fine now. Look!
Sorry.
May I come in?
What?
My house?
What?
- Lettuce. (In Korean) - Okay, lettuce.
- Red pepper flakes. - I see, red pepper flakes.
- Kimchi. - Yeah, Kimchi.
- Anchovy fish sauce. - Oh, I don't know what that is.
Cutlassfish.
Cutlassfish... oh, I know that one.
Oh Junko, you were home?
What are they doing?
Cooking.
Why?
He's going to make lunch for us.
But why?
He said he wanted to check on her foot, and that he brought a souvenir.
Souvenir?
He was on a business trip. So he couldn't reach her.
He has strange taste.
You think so too?
I mean, stop bad-mouthing, will you?
Here.
Thank you for waiting.
Here we go.
- Oh, wow! - Wow!
I can't believe you made this with the leftovers in the fridge!
Huh?
What's going on?
Excuse me for visiting while you were out.
Sure.
How is it?
This cutlassfish soup is delicious!
- Isn't it? - Yeah, it is!
The soup stock is really tasty and delicate.
I'm glad.
This is a famous dish from my hometown.
I see.
Thank you for this meal.
"Masisseoyo." (In Korean)
What? "Shisso?" (Means "plain" in Japanese.)
"Masisseoyo." It's delicious.
Oh! "Masisseoyo" means "delicious" in Korean.
"Masisseoyo."
I just complimented myself.
That's okay, it's true!
This is Korean rice wine.
- Thank you. Hey, bring some glasses. - Oh, yes, yes.
- I'll bring them. - What?
Oh, for me? Thank you so much.
Thank you.
Wow, thank you.
For me?
Yes, yes, yes, thank you.
Thank you.
That's enough.
- Wait, wait! - Allow me.
Now, cheers!
Geonbae! (In Korean)
"Geonbae" means "cheers"? It sounds just like the Japanese word.
- "Geonbae!" - "Geonbae!"
How do you say "Chige-nabe" (kimchi stew) in Korean?
It's same!
Is it okay if I add some rice?
Yes, go ahead, please.
It's going to be so good.
It was almost like a magic show.
Doesn't it look delicious?
- Here, Mom. - Oh!
It was like every colorless thing had come back to life, in full bloom again.
Pretty nice, isn't it?
I splurged on this when Junko was born.
Oh, OM-1.
No one uses cameras like this these days.
I like it.
Really?
It has a warm and nostalgic feel.
That's right.
It has its own style, doesn't it?
I'll give it to you.
- What? - Here.
Lunch was really delicious.
But...
Here.
Mom, it's okay, isn't it?
Well, I guess it's okay. We don't use it anyway!
Take it.
Thank you very much...
Dad.
Don't mention it.
I can't believe you called him "Dad."
- Huh? - Why are you embarrassed?
I'm not embarrassed! That's not it!
This melody is beautiful.
Oh, this song?
It's called "Aka-tonbo." (Red Dragonflies)
"Aka-tonbo."
Red dragonflies in the sunset.
I remember watching them from my nanny's back.
I wonder how long ago it was.
It's a song that lets kids know that it's time to go home.
I see.
I somehow feel sad when this melody plays.
But I also think about having dinner or taking a bath once I get home.
And that makes me happy too.
I still get that feeling when I hear it.
I get it.
Because your home is very warm.
What?
I didn't think I'd see you again.
Why?
Because I was pretentious...
"Pretentious?"
Oh, pretentious. "Pretentious" means...
Pretentious...
I know.
Small lies... that women tell.
Small...
tiny...
cute lies.
There's one more.
Actually...
I'm 31 years old! I'm sorry!
- No way! - I'm sorry!
That's terrible! I can't believe it!
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to lie, but it just slipped out...
I'm joking.
What?
I'm just kidding.
It felt as if the sunset was painting the back my eyelids red.
Do you think those two are dating?
He's not bad, I guess.
Why won't you answer me?
Huh, who?
You're the only one here.
Oh, yeah.
You should really get it together, as the father of two unmarried daughters.
Where's Junko?
Her part-time job at the convenience store.
Is it okay for her to work part-time?
She must be thinking about earning her tuition herself.
It's already been three years, huh?
Since you left that company.
Or rather, since you were fired.
Don't say it like that. I was the one who quit.
Early retirement.
I was so shocked.
I told you before...
There's no point in sugarcoating it.
I'm going out.
Don't forget to go to the employment office tomorrow!
Your temp job only takes us so far, you know?
Okay...
Dad, where are you going?
Just out and about.
See you.
[From Naoko. Thank you very much for today.]
[From Naoko. Thank you for today.]
[From Lee Ji Won. Thank you too.]
What a waste. It doesn't suit you.
What?
A good-looking face and nice personality.
He even has a cool job.
You really think he takes you seriously?
- Who do you think you are... - Five years older and good-for-nothing.
On top of that, you've hardly dated.
Get real, will you?
Yes.
It's Iwama.
Ji Won, we may have to stop printing the brochures for Monique Martin.
What?
It's not official yet, but you should prepare for the worst.
There's some trouble.
Cool off!
Nothing is going to change, even if you go there!
But...
The deal with Monique Martin has been cancelled.
So there's no point in handing out their brochures!
That can't be...
I know.
It was your first solo project, so I feel for you but...
the brochures will be shredded.
Scrapped!
It's been decided already.
That's enough!
I'm okay.
It's no big deal.
This photo...
I really liked it.
They're all so beautiful.
So beautiful, like in a dream.
"Yes, this is what I'm selling."
"Being filled with such happiness."
It made me realize that for the first time.
It was because you took these pictures, wasn't it?
As for me...
Every day...
I just try not to make mistakes.
I try not to fall down too noticeably.
That's all I think about.
But, during that photo shoot...
You weren't afraid of anything at all.
Good! Okay!
You gave it all that you had, and fought your way through.
Such a passionate look...
I've never seen that before.
They...
It made me think... I want to have that look too!
For the first time.
Sounds strange, doesn't it?
But the cancellation makes me angry too.
It felt the same as when I drink hot water on a cold morning.
A nice, warm feeling from the chest, down to the stomach.
Lasting forever.
See you.
Take care!
[Runa]
- Good evening! - Hi there!
Pay back your debts, will you?
Hey, you think you can get away?
Don't think we'll let you off this easy next time.
[Kishikawa Residence]
I'm home!
How was your day?
Hey, let's go!
I didn't know... anything at the time.
Red dragonflies in the sunset...
About the secrets each member of my family was hiding.
I wonder how long ago it was.
Let's see... Runa?
Yes.
You've been requested.
Yes.
And...
about what kind of man Lee Ji Won was.
I knew nothing at all.
[Preview]
I've missed you.
There's so much... of your love here, Mom.
Sir, the credit card was declined.
I want you to tell me if you're in trouble.
That's so unlike you! What happened?
It's not true! He has a dream and needs to get money somehow.
That's not unusual, you know? A marriage con artist.
You really can't judge by looks, huh?
Do you think that there can be real love between a man and a woman?
It could be nothing but sexual impulses.
[Kurashina Kana]
[Furuhata Seika]
[Takahata Atsuko]
[Sano Shiro]
[This drama is fictional.]
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