I am not your daughter.
I want to prove that.
I will go to Tokyo tomorrow.
It is both for your sake...
and mine.
The cake is here.
- Yes! - That's great, Naoto.
Tanizaki?
I am grateful to you, Tanizaki.
With this, we can celebrate the best birthday ever.
It will be an unforgettable birthday for Naoto as well.
Why are you with Ms. Asami?
Is staying with her...
a way to seek atonement?
You wouldn't understand.
It has nothing to do with you.
Why did you ask Tanizaki to come?
She is an acquaintance of yours from work. Why can't I?
Besides, Naoto really loves her cakes.
She is having a hard time now.
Her mom went wild on someone with a knife, right?
She didn't go wild.
She was only trying to protect her daughter.
Her ex-husband used to abuse her.
She was holding a knife to try and stop her ex-husband...
from saying that he was Rei's real dad.
Nakatsu's article is the truth.
But it's not the whole truth.
You are a mom too, you should understand.
An article is not the whole truth.
That...
No one knows that better than I do.
Leave.
Leave!
I am sorry.
When will you stop apologizing?
Please don't apologize anymore.
When will you stop being a stranger to me?
I...
What am I to you?
Rei.
About the birthday cake the other day, how did it go?
They were happy with it.
Really?
Yes.
About the studies in France,
I am recommending you, Igawa, to represent our store.
Do your best.
Rei.
What about Rei?
What?
Wasn't Rei your first choice from the start?
But because of everything happening to Rei lately...
and the headquarters has their eyes on us,
aren't you choosing me because I am the safer choice?
I think you are a good choice.
Your ability and qualifications...
make you a good representative of our store.
But I can't accept being chosen this way.
Grandpa.
Mao.
You are going to leave the hospital very soon, aren't you?
Yes. I have completely recovered. I even walked just now.
That's great.
Mao.
Please put the flowers in the vase.
All right.
Mao looks cheerful.
Yes.
Rei told me you have given up on moving.
I'm sorry for all the trouble...
we have caused you.
Not at all.
I was happy.
Though it was me who asked you to come to Hokkaido,
I didn't think you would say yes.
It was for my daughters.
That's why I was happy.
Even for a moment, I felt my family relied on me.
That was what your mom wished for as well.
By the way,
I heard Rei was trying to contact Ayukawa.
I see.
Ando, is the gelatin ready?
Yes.
- I'm coming to the back. - Okay.
Rei.
You have a guest.
It's someone from the City Office.
Okay.
I'm sorry about last time.
Asami didn't have ill intentions.
You must have heard about me from Nakatsu.
I see.
But I am not staying with the two of them...
to atone.
I did think like that at first,
but now I feel...
that this is my way of life.
Isn't that kind of thinking...
that is causing Ms. Asami pain?
Mr. Kiyama.
Are you heading the same direction as Ms. Asami?
I think that only people...
who are heading the same direction are family.
From now on,
other than regarding my family registry,
I won't look for you anymore.
If possible,
I think it's best if we don't meet anymore.
All right.
I went to your store and heard you were here.
I'm sorry I didn't show up.
Here are the materials needed for the DNA test.
My sample is in there.
The rest is up to you.
You will receive the results in two to three weeks.
I...
would also like to know...
whether you are Ayukawa Rei or Tanizaki Rei.
Tanizaki.
What's wrong?
Are you okay?
I'll come over as soon as I'm done here.
Okay.
Mr. Kiyama.
I explained what happened to the store...
and was able to leave early.
I see.
Where is he?
He is still sleeping.
Are you...
Mr. Ayukawa's family member?
No, we are acquaintances.
Is that so?
Yes.
Is he sick?
You are not a member of the family, are you?
My mom...
was once married to him.
Please come this way.
It seems that Mr. Ayukawa...
has been withstanding the pain for a long time.
What?
He has a malignant tumor in his pancreas.
Simply put, he has cancer.
The tumor has progressed quickly...
and has already metastasized to his liver.
He may not live past this year.
How selfish.
Just as I thought he finally agreed to do the DNA test,
he is ill.
I will take you near your home.
It is fine.
I have already decided I wouldn't depend on you anymore.
But...
I become weak when I am with you.
There are a lot of things I have to face...
on my own.
(Minami City Office)
Kiyama.
Nakatsu.
There is something I want to report to you.
I am...
going to quit as a reporter.
My family runs a liquor store in the country.
I am the oldest son, so I want to inherit the business.
Ever since that incident we have experienced together,
I have worked so hard...
as a reporter to make time move again.
However,
after what happened with Tanizaki,
I realized I was not cut out for this job.
To move forward,
I have to resign.
I see.
How long do you intend to concern yourself with that family?
To me,
I think you are playing the victim.
Don't mess up the liquor store.
Kiyama.
Thank you for your hard work.
Do you want...
to quit your job?
Then let me introduce you to a nice place.
That apartment is going to be demolished soon, isn't it?
(DNA Test Application)
It has been a while.
I would like to talk to you in person.
Are you free tomorrow?
Yes.
Actually, there is something I want to discuss with you as well.
Then I'll meet you at the usual place.
(Send)
Rei.
You can use the bath.
Okay.
(To Analysis Laboratory of Forensic Science)
You will receive...
the results in two to three weeks.
I...
would also like to know...
whether you are Ayukawa Rei or Tanizaki Rei.
He may not live past this year.
- Tanizaki, prepare the jelly. - All right.
There is one last thing that I want to announce.
It is about Charlotte Group's abroad study to France.
I have chosen Igawa to represent our store to take the exam.
Is it that time of year already?
I am sure Satsuki can do it.
Please don't lose to other stores.
Okay.
All right, let's get to work.
Yes.
Congratulations, Satsuki.
You have to go to France.
Are you really okay with this?
What?
You said you wanted to go, didn't you?
I would hate to advance...
knowing there is someone who might be more capable than I am.
(Kataoka)
I'm home.
Welcome home.
What's the matter? Are you here alone, Naoto?
Mom is sleeping.
I see.
Mom was weird yesterday.
She asked me if I love you.
I told her I love you.
Then she started crying.
Mr. Kiyama.
Yes?
Why did Mom cry?
It's because she loves you very much, Naoto.
Then do you love me?
Yes.
That's great.
Kusano.
Tanizaki.
Hey.
Have you gotten thinner?
What?
Yes.
I'm sorry.
What?
I have been meaning to apologize all this time.
But I was afraid that you would hate me,
so I couldn't apologize.
There is nothing you have to apologize to me for.
It is about that article on that magazine.
I was the one who talked to the reporter...
about you.
I am really sorry.
By reporter, do you mean Nakatsu?
Do you know him?
Yes, a little.
That's why I think he would still have released that article...
even if you hadn't spoken to him.
Of course, it bothered me at first.
But now gossips about it has reduced.
But thank you for apologizing.
I'm sorry. It's nothing.
That's right.
Didn't you say you had something to discuss with me?
Yes.
Actually,
I am thinking...
about having a DNA test done.
What?
I want to make clear...
who my real dad is.
But...
now that I have the materials for the test,
I suddenly feel scared.
I was determined to do it, but...
I think...
that it's best if you do the test.
What?
No matter how hard you try to live positively,
the time will come when you want to know what your roots are.
My mom...
was a lesbian.
She selfishly gave birth to me.
Right after that, she disappeared.
Some people said she has died.
But no one knows the truth.
After that, I was left with an acquaintance.
I ran away when I was 13...
and came to this place.
But...
even though I have parents like that,
every now and then,
I still wonder what they look like.
Isn't it nice...
that you can have the DNA test done?
Yes.
I am sorry about all the strange talk today.
Not at all.
But I am glad I got to tell you in the end.
The end?
I...
have decided to leave this place.
Why?
There is a facility...
that takes in people like me, who don't have a family register.
A kind person will introduce me there.
There is nothing I can do even if I stayed in Tokyo forever.
Seeing you...
makes me want to move forward as well.
Therefore,
I want to thank you.
No,
I'm the one who should thank you.
So,
this is it.
Yes.
I am glad I got to meet you.
Me too.
I am glad I got to meet you.
Bye.
See you.
Kusano.
Send me an e-mail when you have settled down.
(To Analysis Laboratory of Forensic Science)
Welcome home.
- Mom. - Yes?
I have sent out the materials for the DNA test.
The results would be ready in two weeks.
I see.
One more thing.
It is about Ayukawa.
He...
He is ill.
He came to meet me.
Mr. Kiyama was with me at the time.
We learned from the doctor...
that he has cancer.
But...
that has nothing to do with me, right?
That man cannot be my real dad.
He is only a stranger.
It has nothing...
to do with me, right?
I am sorry...
for keeping it from you.
I am an idiot.
If I was this scared,
I should have given up on the DNA test.
I am an idiot.
Rei.
When will you stop being a stranger to me?
What am I to you?
Then do you love me?
(Marriage Registration Form)
Welcome home.
I'm home.
Mom, Mr. Kiyama is home.
It's okay, Naoto.
What?
Naoto, go get changed.
Okay.
Here.
What is it?
You'll understand when you see what's inside.
(Marriage Registration Form)
(Kiyama Ryuichiro)
What is this?
I thought this was the best way to maintain our relationship.
You don't have to hurry with your answer.
It is up to you.
What is that?
That's a secret.
All right.
You have gotten heavier.
Do it again.
Okay.
You are heavy. How many kilograms are you?
(Noisette Citron)
Rei, you can take a break.
Okay.
- Welcome. - Welcome.
For offending you last time,
I am sorry.
No.
So...
What brings you here today?
I wanted to know you a little better.
What?
Because I am jealous of you.
I probably am.
I thought you might steal Kiyama away from me.
Mr. Kiyama...
only thinks of me as a child.
I heard from Kiyama.
You'll get your registry soon, right?
Yes.
That's why...
I'm grateful to Mr. Kiyama.
If it wasn't for him,
I wouldn't even have dreamed it.
What is your dream?
To go to France...
and become a first-class patissier.
I see.
But...
I have to work hard...
to achieve my dream on my own.
I must move forward...
because my dream is not going to come to me.
The word "dream"...
I haven't said that word for a while now.
These are your favorites, aren't they?
Mother.
Yes?
Rei...
met Ayukawa.
What?
She also sent out the materials for the DNA test.
The results...
will be ready soon.
It is going to be fine.
Rei is Keisuke's daughter after all.
Mr. Ayukawa, you seem much better.
Once you have gotten a little better,
would you like to return to the hospital in Hokkaido?
About that...
Could you...
let me stay here?
What?
If it's possible,
I want to be around here.
At least...
for a while longer.
Until I find out...
the meaning of my life.
Tanizaki, please take that to the front.
Okay.
The oven is ringing.
Got it.
- One of each, please. - Sure, thank you.
They look delicious.
They are delicious.
I'll take it.
Please go to the Resident's Division on the second floor tomorrow.
By the way, where did Misaki and you disappear to last time?
Shut up.
What are you talking about? We didn't disappear.
We didn't disappear.
(Marriage Registration Form)
Hello.
This is Kiyama.
I have news from the Family Registry Division.
Your family registry is almost ready.
Is that so?
I thought you might be at the store,
but I wanted to notify you first.
Thank you.
There is also the DNA test.
You must be having a hard time.
Yes.
But all I can do is wait.
I try not to think about it as much as possible.
I see.
Thank you for notifying me.
Coming.
Good afternoon. Letter for Tanizaki Rei.
Okay, thank you.
You are welcome.
It is delicious.
Kiyama.
It is delicious.
What's going on?
I visited Tanizaki's store on my lunch break today.
It's not polite to visit without buying something,
so I bought some desserts for everyone.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
If you hold your breath...
You won't be able to breathe.
Do you two work seriously?
Of course.
We are very serious.
- Right? - Right?
Tanizaki should be getting her family registry soon.
Although a lot of things have happened,
she will finally be able to move forward.
Yes.
This is Minami City Office.
Yes.
Kiyama works here.
I see.
Kiyama.
It is from Minamidai General Hospital.
They said it is about Ayukawa's condition.
Okay.
Hello, this is Kiyama.
Ayukawa?
Okay, I'll be there soon.
I'm home.
What's the matter, everyone?
The result...
of the DNA test.
Haven't you seen them yet?
No.
You should be the first one to see it.
Blood pressure 55 over 32, pulse 134.
Blood pressure is dropping.
Increase the IV rate.
Use dopamine.
- Yes. - Yes.
It's hemoperitoneum. Start the transfusion.
Prepare the MAP and FFP.
Yes.
It'll be okay.
(DNA Test Report)
Rei.
Are you okay?
Mom.
I...
Rei.
I'm opening the door.
Don't open it.
Rei.
Don't open it.
- Rei. - Don't open it.
Rei.
(Ayukawa Hiroki, alleged dad and Tanizaki Rei, child)
(Probability of paternity is 99.9872 percent)
(Confirmed as the biological dad)
(Minamidai General Hospital)
Ayukawa.
Rei.
My...
Rei.
I got it. I'll get her here,
so hang in there!
You will be connected to voicemail.
Rei.
I am Ayukawa's daughter.
Ayukawa is in critical condition.
If you are going to die, you should die alone.
Thanks to you, I realized a lot of things.
I am grateful to Ayukawa.
Thanks to him, I could meet Rei.
I would still have chosen the same path.
I'm going to meet him now.
I want to put an end to this.
It is weird. I hate him so much,
but I just can't get him out of my head.
It is definitely a mistake to marry someone as an atonement.
No matter how much you hate me, I am still your dad.
It doesn't matter if they are blood-related or not.
We might never meet again.
To me,
Mr. Kiyama is...
(This is a work of fiction.)