This is an accident.
An accident.
(The tragedy of non-registered children.)
(Mom stabbing her own dad?)
I am not his child.
I want...
to do a DNA test.
Could you take some time off until things calm down?
Thank you for your patronage.
- Thank you for your patronage. - Please come again.
Rei?
What?
She was right there.
(Ayukawa)
The number you have dialed is not available.
How...
How much longer can I live?
I can't answer the question...
if you refuse to be cooperative in receiving treatment.
There must be someone who will be upset if you die.
You are my daughter.
I'm your dad.
What are you talking about?
- How is that possible? - Stop talking nonsense!
It's cold!
Mr. Kiyama.
Were you surprised?
Yes.
Here.
Thank you.
How is your mom?
She returned home. She is fine.
Is that so?
That's great.
How do you feel?
Much better.
Sorry for making you worry.
No, I'm the one who is sorry.
Rei...
came this morning.
She asked for Ayukawa's contact.
What?
She wants to conduct a DNA test...
to prove that he is not her biological dad.
Please come in.
Yoko.
Mother.
Thank you for everything.
It's fine.
I'll be leaving then.
Yoko, I'll leave the rest to you.
Okay.
Take care.
Is that so?
A DNA test?
To be frank, I'm a little scared,
but I can't let it be.
I believe that my dad is Tanizaki Keisuke.
But deep down,
a part of me believes...
that I might be Ayukawa's child.
Did you contact him?
I tried calling him, but I didn't get through.
No.
I'll only get anxious if I overthink.
All right. Let's go somewhere again.
What?
Where should we go?
How about karaoke?
Karaoke?
Karaoke.
Are you bad at singing?
Well, it's not something I get praised for.
There are so many things that you aren't good at.
I remember.
Your mom loved those flowers.
I focused only on work...
and failed to notice my family.
About that day,
I'm sorry...
for what happened.
Thank you...
for protecting my family.
Not at all.
I'll be leaving then.
Yoko.
My granddaughters are cute.
You might think it's funny,
but those are my real feelings.
What about work?
I was told to take time off until things calm down.
I see.
We are in the service industry, after all.
The customers were saying all sorts of things.
It can't be helped.
- Let me hold it for you. - Thank you.
It's from the shop.
Hello.
Are you nearby?
What?
If you are, then come immediately.
Won't it cause trouble for the store?
But you want to come, don't you?
Yes.
Thank you.
What did they say?
The manager said I can go back.
Is that so? That's great.
- Thank you. - Not at all.
I'll go now.
Be careful.
Is it not ready yet?
It's done.
- I'll pour it in now. - Okay.
- That's great. - Yes.
Nakatsu, how is it?
It's completed.
You can send this to print.
(A Child's Life Ruined By Irresponsible Mom)
(The Reality of Non-registered Children)
(The Sad Fate of the Girl Who Doesn't Exist)
I'm back.
I'll be troubled if you want me to resign in short notice.
It's an order from the hospital to dismiss you.
I did keep telling them it was an accident.
Anyhow, I'll be there tomorrow.
Yes, please.
Mom.
Mao, you're back.
Are you dismissed from work?
It's fine. Don't worry, Mao.
Stop showing the upset face.
It's at times like this that we have to be optimistic.
Okay.
By the way, your tennis practice ended early today.
Yes.
(Devil murderer)
I'm back.
Welcome back.
Good evening.
Mother, why are you here?
Grandma made me go shopping with her.
I can't decide which to choose.
Great timing, Mao.
This is a present from me and Rei.
They are tennis shoes.
You wanted a new pair, right?
Yes.
It will be your last tournament in middle school right?
Wear these and do your best to win.
Right.
Rei, Grandma, thank you.
(Ayukawa)
Please leave your message after the beep.
This is Tanizaki Rei.
I have decided to go for a DNA test...
to see if what you said were true.
Please contact me.
I don't believe...
that you are my dad.
Is it true that Rei wants to do a DNA test?
Yes.
You'll stop her, right?
No.
Why?
Is it so important to learn about the truth?
Rei told me...
she won't be able to continue her life...
with these feelings of uncertainty.
She must be anxious about the DNA test,
but she still insists to have it done.
Therefore,
no matter what the outcome is,
I'll protect her at all cost.
All right.
If that's the case, I'll support her.
Please don't treat me like a stranger.
No matter what happens,
Rei and Mao...
are my granddaughters.
Mother.
What's wrong?
I'm sorry. Did I wake you?
No.
Hey.
Yes?
I think...
Mom has been dismissed from work.
What?
But she said it will be fine.
She said we have to be optimistic at times like this.
Isn't she amazing?
Yes.
I'll have to do my best too.
Good night.
- Mom. - Yes?
I heard from Mao about your work.
Are things okay?
It will be fine.
I'm going to talk to them today.
I think they will understand if I explain properly.
Besides, I have a reputation for being hardworking.
Goodness.
You're worrying too much.
Come on. You'll be late.
I'll be off.
Be careful.
(Tozai Weekly)
(The Sad Fate of the Girl Who Doesn't Exist)
You've worked hard.
Do you know about non-registered children?
It refers to children who are not in family registries.
Without a family registry, they cannot apply...
for documents such as driving license and passport.
- Please. - Okay.
They can't register for marriage as well.
In Japan, the number of non-registered children born...
is said to be about 3,000 each year.
Are you going to buy that?
One of the main reasons...
is mentioned in Article 772 of the Civil Code...
enacted in 1898.
A child who is born within 300 days of divorce,
even if the woman currently has a husband,
the child has to be registered under the former husband's registry.
In order to avoid such situation,
many families choose not to register the child.
19-year-old Teenager A is one of them.
Her mom...
conceived her before completely divorcing her former husband.
The reason for not registering her was to avoid...
the former husband who used domestic violence against her...
from knowing the existence of her daughter.
But that was the beginning of all the tragedies.
She wanted to be a patisserie,
but she couldn't become a permanent staff...
and had to give up her dream...
to continue her studies in Paris.
Please wait for a moment.
Then an incident occurred a few days ago.
The former husband claimed that he was A's biological dad.
This was the trigger...
that cause the mom to stab A's grandpa by mistake.
Teenager A is innocent.
As a child without a family registry,
it can be said that she is a victim of her irresponsible parents.
(Does she pay taxes?)
(Click here for photos.)
This is Nakatsu.
Hey.
Why did you write that?
Did you read it already?
It's nothing but lies.
What?
That's not what I said.
It's not just what you said. I have done my own research.
But all you did was expose her secrets.
People will judge her in a different way.
Besides, she is different from me, she hasn't given up on her dream...
and she doesn't hate her parents.
She is totally different.
I wrote based on my own beliefs.
Moreover, you are the one who always says...
non-registered children are victims of irresponsible parents.
I'm giving you more money than usual.
I don't want that.
You can't be doing the same job forever.
I don't want that.
All right.
It's all my fault.
My fault.
Tanizaki.
Good morning.
Here.
(The Sad Fate of the Girl Who Doesn't Exist)
What?
(The Reality of Non-registered Children)
(Non-registered Child, Teenager A)
(Can't Be A Permanent Staff)
(Her Far Off Dream of Studying Abroad)
Hold on. Isn't this our store?
What? Really?
Why?
So you didn't know about this.
Hello. This is Patisserie Charlotte.
Okay.
Understood.
What's the matter?
Because of the article,
the manager from the headquarters is coming now.
What?
Please get back to work.
Yes.
Thank you for your hard work.
- Thank you for your hard work. - Thank you for your hard work.
Kiyama, look at this.
Good morning.
- What's the matter? - Look at this.
It's about Tanizaki, right?
- What? - What?
But this...
is quite detailed.
This is literally a shame parade.
Will Tanizaki be all right?
(Reporter: Nakatsu Daisuke)
Please lend it to me.
Kiyama.
Mr. Kiyama is late.
You're right.
Let's see. Have you finished it yet?
Yes.
Really?
(The Sad Fate of the Girl Who Doesn't Exist)
Nakatsu.
Kiyama.
What are you doing?
Why did you write about her?
Thank you for your patronage.
Excuse me.
He is here.
Explain this.
I don't think that I am at fault.
I wrote according to your teaching to be exact.
My teaching?
You said it before.
Reporting the voice of the weak is the mission of a reporter.
Have you forgotten about that incident?
I just can't ignore those who are caught in misfortunes.
Irresponsible good intentions can hurt people!
Then what is it that you are doing now?
Excuse me.
Nakatsu.
Once a reporter finishes an article, that's the end of it.
But the lives of those he writes about goes on.
It doesn't end there.
Can you explain this?
I know of the presence of a worker without a family registry,
but I didn't know such things were going on.
I'm sorry for not reporting sooner.
This is a headache.
But...
her mom is not as terrible as described in the article.
Furthermore, Tanizaki is not at fault.
She is diligent...
- and talented. - That's not the issue.
This morning,
our server was brought down.
We received mails telling us not...
to wrongfully dismiss the non-registered child.
The company didn't employ her because she doesn't have a registry.
We even considered making her a full-time employee.
But...
we were made to look like the bad guys.
I will never allow things that tarnish our brand...
to happen.
Tanizaki Rei.
Yes.
I apologize for causing such a mess.
The company...
will never dismiss you.
What?
God knows what else they will say.
I'll consider the next step back at the headquarters.
Well then.
Sorry for the disturb. After reading this article,
we would like to produce a special report.
I've said it. We won't accept such interviews.
We will use mosaics to protect the store's identity.
Matter like this should be published and made known.
- Thank you for your patronage. - I'll come again.
Please.
Excuse me.
Is Tanizaki in?
You too?
We won't accept requests for interviews.
No.
I am from the City Office.
The City Office?
Mr. Kiyama.
I read the article.
I see.
I'm sorry.
What?
That article was written by my junior.
It's him.
I'm sorry I couldn't stop him from writing that article.
Why are you apologizing?
That article...
must have caused people to cast aspersions on you.
Your family and work were affected.
My mom called me just now.
We decided we won't surrender to this.
We haven't done anything wrong after all.
Come to me if you have any problems.
I'll try my best to help.
Thank you.
Despite looking like this, I am actually quite strong.
(Something urgent came up. I won't be home.)
(It will become a major event if Teenager A commits suicide.)
Nakatsu.
Once a reporter finishes an article, that's the end of it.
But the lives of those he writes about goes on.
It doesn't end there.
Sorry for the wait.
Thank you for your patronage.
Excuse me for having lunch first.
Someone was looking for you.
What?
I bought four apple pies that you baked.
Thank you so much.
Please have a look if you please.
(Area Volunteers to Protect Children From Abusive Parents)
We established this organization to protect minors...
from family violence or abandonment.
Especially when the mom is the root of the problem.
It's fine.
My mom doesn't have any problems.
But she stabbed someone, didn't she?
The violence will continue.
I know of a child...
who was hurt on the face by their mom whilst asleep.
What about your mom?
Does she raise her hands at you for no reason?
Stop all that nonsense.
You don't know anything, but you're putting blame everywhere.
Is that fun?
Please leave.
Igawa.
I'm sorry.
I didn't mean that.
Sir.
Please stop taking photos.
Go inside.
I'm really sorry.
I'm just worried about her.
I came because I thought I could be of some help.
If something happens, it will be too late.
I can understand your feelings,
but she is a customer after all.
Even so, I can't just stand back.
She knew nothing yet she spouted nonsense.
She didn't consider Rei's feelings at all.
- I understand, but... - I'm sorry.
It's my fault.
I'm sorry.
Manager.
We successfully persuaded the customer to delete the photo.
Thank you.
Let's close for today.
- Jun. - Yes.
Can you make a notice to announce the sudden closing?
This wouldn't have happened if not for the article.
Will Rei be okay?
Well.
She is the biggest victim in all this.
I hope that doesn't cause strange things to happen.
How worrisome.
We are short-handed...
and you are well received among the elderly.
We would like you to join us too.
Please.
I am willing to take on more night shifts.
I am prepared for that.
However,
with your reputation, it will be troublesome for the hospital.
(A Child's Life Ruined By Irresponsible Mom)
Come in.
Grandpa.
- Rei. - Hello.
I finished work earlier today.
This is a special fruit juice I have made.
Do you want some?
Thank you.
Rei.
Yes?
Let's go to Hokkaido together.
What?
I have a house there.
The factory provides hostel too.
I don't know if you will like it,
but I can recommend you some jobs there.
Of course, I'm not asking you to stay there forever.
How about staying together...
until things have calmed down?
I'm really sorry.
It's your fault such thing was stuck to my house.
There were the police and media. Next, it might be loan sharks.
My children are still very young!
Right.
You bring trouble to the locals when something happens.
Stop being so irresponsible.
I'm really sorry.
Mom.
Welcome back.
Are you okay?
It's fine. It can't be helped.
That's odd.
Mao should be having training now.
Mao.
We're back.
(Quit the tournament. Quit tennis!)
What is this?
Mao.
Sorry.
You and Grandma...
bought this for me.
What's wrong?
Mao.
Everyone...
was speaking ill...
of Mom and Rei.
I couldn't take it anymore,
so I talked back.
And then...
Mao.
I've tried...
to be as strong...
as Mom and Rei,
but...
But...
Mao, you're not at fault.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, Mao.
Why are you apologizing?
You and Rei...
didn't do anything wrong.
We...
We are not at fault.
Mao.
It's okay.
It's okay, Mao.
It's okay.
Rei.
Has Mao fallen asleep?
Yes.
I'll pay a visit to Mao's school tomorrow...
to talk to them.
Okay.
Mom.
Yes?
Shall we move?
What?
I went to visit Grandpa today.
He said we should move to Hokkaido with him.
Let's move there for Mao's sake.
But...
What about you?
You will be a full-time employee after being registered, right?
Besides, you have your dream.
I want to go to a new place.
Of course, I like Patisserie Charlotte,
but I'll bring trouble to everyone if I stay.
There are many dessert shops in Hokkaido.
Rei.
Think about it.
Good night.
(One voicemail)
First voicemail.
This is Tanizaki Rei.
I have decided to go for a DNA test...
to see if what you said were true.
Please contact me.
(Ayukawa)
Hello.
What should I do, Kiyama?
I...
have done something irretrievable.
What happened, Nakatsu?
What if something happened to the child?
The child...
I'm sorry.
But this is quite detailed.
This is literally a shame parade.
It would be better if I didn't exist.
It would be better.
Despite looking like this, I am actually quite strong.
We haven't done anything wrong after all.
Come to me if you have any problems.
Can I?
I'm glad you are here.
Mr. Kiyama.
I was going to call you before coming,
but I left my phone at home.
I am so silly, right?
I'm sorry for always showing up suddenly.
I am here...
to bid you goodbye.
I have decided...
to leave this place.
Grandpa asked...
if I wanted to stay with him.
There are a lot of nature there...
and delicious food as well.
More importantly, there are many dessert shops.
That's why...
I thought I should...
thank you properly.
Thank you for everything.
No matter what...
I wanted to tell you that no matter what.
I...
I don't know what I should do anymore.
It's impossible.
I...
I am not strong at all.
I am weak.
Help me, Mr. Kiyama.
I don't want to see people around me get hurt.
Let's make things clear.
The victim's family?
Thank you for taking care of a member of my family.
That wasn't a family.
No one looked happy at all.
Are you seeking atonement?
You wouldn't understand.
It has nothing to do with you.
What is a reporter's justice?
If you love doing this, shouldn't you continue doing it?
For the children's sake, it is for the best.
But as an officer, you shouldn't get too involved.
As long as we are a family, we can overcome anything.
As a person, I want to help in any way I can.
Thank you for everything you have done for me.
We won't meet again. Bye.