Momoko, hurry up!
Don't be so slow! Hurry up and walk!
I'm going to give tomatoes to Onii-chan.
- Eh? How about me? - Eh?
- You won't get any. - How about me? Why?
Mom...
Everyone, please gather up.
I'm over here.
Good evening, everyone.
Good evening!
My name is Yukinon.
Yukinon?
We're from home care service for sick children called "Little Snow".
What is that?
[Maiyoukko Nursery School]
37.5 Celsius...
Okay. I'll call his mom.
Everyone. Do you know what caregivers for sick children do?
I don't know.
When you have a fever and can't go to nursery school...
We will take care of you at your home.
37.5 Celsius?
But 37.5 Celsius is very mild, isn't it?
I know that it's your regulation, but...
Yes.
I understand.
I'm coming now.
- Chief... - I got it, I got it.
It must be hard being a single mother.
Aren't there easier jobs for child rearing parent?
No, I'm fine. I'll be back in 1 hour.
Yukinon is the ally of working fathers and mothers, and good children.
Yeah!
So everyone, let's play together!
Yukinon! Yukinon!
This is home care service for sick children "Little Snow".
Mori Kaito-kun's mom...
Yes.
He was at daycare and got a 37.5 Celsius fever...
I understand. I'll send someone over to your home.
Yukinon! Yukinon! Yukinon!
Yes?
Everyone, I love you.
Okay. Right now?
Okay. I got it.
Yukinon! Yukinon!
Is she really okay?
Ah!
Yukinon!
I'M YUKINON!
Not good...
She's useless.
Momo-chan, are you okay?
Ah, yes. I can manage.
Can you stand up.
I'm sorry.
It's not okay, you know.
Eh?
A person in costume exposing herself is something you absolutely mustn't do.
You destroyed the dream of the children.
Ah... I'm sorry.
But I'm glad you didn't get hurt. Right?
What do we do? It's not over yet.
I can't leave it to Sugisaki-san anymore.
Uhm... you're right...
Megumi-san, pleae take care of it.
Eh? Wait...
Momo-chan, you have another job to do.
Please report to your first independent home visit.
First independent home visit?
My dream was to become a nursery school teacher.
But my job right now is...
A caregiver for sick children.
[701 - Mori]
Yes.
Ah... Good evening.
I'm Sugisaki Momoko from home care service for sick children "Little Snow".
Ah... You're a new face. Come on in.
Excuse me.
May I use your washroom?
Of course.
- It's right here. - Yes.
Please pardon my intrusion.
This is...
Kaito, Onee-san's here. Kaito, where are you?
Mom, today...
No! Don't touch me with your dirty hands.
You didn't have to talk...
Please keep these in mind.
Our job is to take care of sick children.
Not to lecture their family's policies.
Don't pay attention to the children. Don't scold them.
Don't impose your own values on them.
Those are the 3 principles in home care service for sick children.
Please work hard without doing anything unnecessary.
Come on Kaito, put on your socks.
Otherwise, I won't care if your fever gets worse.
If you didn't get a fever...
I can't blame nursery school because they have to keep the children healthy.
Ah... It costs money again.
- I'm sorry. - Don't get in my way.
Can I ask about Kaito-kun's today condition...
Have appetite. Normal bowel movement.
Later please give him medicine I got from pediatrics.
His lunch and necessary things are all in this box.
Okay.
About Kaito-kun's change of clothes and favorite books...
I have to get back to work. I have a meeting at 1:00 PM.
Wait... If you could tell me a bit more detail...
See yourself at home just like me and the kid and you'll get used to it.
- Even if you say that... - Just do as usual.
Eh...
"Get used to it", you said.
Ouch...
Kaito-kun, you shouldn't do that...
Don't pay attention to the children. Don't scold them.
Don't impose your own values on them.
I didn't mean that...
Weird face!
Okay.
37.5 Celcius.
37.5 Celsius is the border line that pulls working parents away from work.
And...
It's the only life line that connects me to the world.
37.5 Celsius Tears
- Episode 1
First independent home visit?
Isn't it too soon to let her handle it alone.
It's okay. She've joined us for 3 months already.
And she's been trained diligently under the guidance of our excellent rookie trainer, Megumi-san.
Why is it always me who have to train the rookies?
Regarding Sugisaki Momoko, her contract with the nursery school ended just after a year working there.
That is true, but...
Do you think her smile is the cause for that?
I don't think that's it... but on second thought...
Momoko-sensei, look at this.
A preschool teacher who can't smile is...
But comparing to nursery school where they have to deal with a number of parents and children...
We only deal with one child and parents at a time.
Isn't it alright?
No, this job isn't that easy.
You should know better since you're also a caregiver for sick children.
Of course, I know.
But isn't people often think that...
"A caregiver for sick children only needs to keep an eye on the sick child while he sleeps so it's easy job". Right?
But, in reality...
- Give it to me. - No way.
Wait... Kaito-kun, give it to me.
Ah... it's dangerous.
- Kaito-kun. Kaito-kun. No... - No way. No way...
Kaito-kun, wait...
Ah! You did it!
They cry, they grumble, they throw a tantrum, and they do mischief things.
Thinking sick kids would be quite and sleep is a big mistake.
There's a lot to deal with.
And also, you sent her to that Mori Kaito-kun's home.
Ah... the mother who is a career woman at an advertising company?
That's right. A single mother doing her best at work.
It must be hard on her.
That family has its problems to deal with.
I'm hungry.
Okay.
Let's eat the food full of nutrition...
That your mom prepared for you and get better, okay?
Huh?
Don't tell me, this is his lunch?
Hooray! My favorite food.
Is that so?
Your mom bought it for you, right?
Weird face!
I think it's a good idea.
What do you think?
No... I think the design is too individual.
And this design...
[New mail from Sugisaki Momoko]
Excuse me.
[Reporting about Kaito-kun's condition: GOOD]
I'm so glad.
Today, we have to overtime too.
It's been 3 days in a row.
It can't be helped. Since our manager can't work overtime.
That's right. It must be good...
I want to have kid and take it easy too.
Okay. Kaito-kun, let take a nap.
Should I read to you?
No. I want boobies.
Eh? Wait...
Is that how you always take a nap?
Uhm...
Is that so?
But, that is a bit...
Just do as usual.
No way. I can't sleep without boobies. No way. No way.
Kaito-kun.
Eh... What should I do?
When you have a problem...
Eh?
Boobies?
Yes.
It seems that if Kaito-kun doesn't get to touch boobies he can't sleep.
It would be a problem if his cold gets worse because of lack of sleep.
Even though he's just 5 years-old, he's still a boy.
I don't know how to tell him about touching other woman's boobies other than his mother....
Uhm...
I leave it to you to make a decision.
Keep that attitue and do your best.
Eh? Asahina-san?
Kaito-kun.
The... the upper arm...
Has the same softness as boobies...
I'll do my best to tolerate this...
Kaito-kun, go ahead.
Kaito-kun.
Okay. Let you take a nap.
Okay!
Then, while Kaito-kun is sleeping, I'll tidy things up.
You see. Kaitio-kun's mother is so busy, she doesn't seem to have time to clean the house.
Kaito-kun?
To Momo-chan who can now work independently...
Cheer!
Thank you very much.
Thanks for your hard work.
Here comes the Shisomaki that Momo-chan love so much.
Ah!
It's on the house.
Thank you very much!
It's okay. Today is Momo-chan's auspicious day.
Dad please. You exaggerated it!
- Go and get a job! - Okay~
How was it?
What's your impression on being entrusted with a child alone for the first time?
Yes. There's something that bothers me.
Huh?
What is it?
The mother was wearing a nice suit...
But Kaito-kun's clothes looked worn-out.
The room was so messy you could hardly find a place to stand.
His lunch was only an filled bread from a convenient store.
A filled bread is still good.
Eh?
There's parent who gave curry to a child who got gastroenteritis.
Or gave instant noddle to a child who felt nausea.
Or they didn't make lunch and asked "Can you make something from the leftovers?".
"There's a lot of home care service"...
Is that right?
Of course, there's a lot of parents who would prepare meals full of affection for their kids.
But among those who use home care service there's some parents who don't have time to do it.
You can't continue this job if you get shocked by every little thing.
Hah... Yes.
I have to hurry up and become a full-fledged caregiver.
- Go ahead and eat. - It's too soon for you to become full-fledged.
Oh, Yanagi-san. It's rare to see you coming to a drinking...
Don't get the wrong idea.
Mori Kaito-kun's mother made a complaint.
- Complaint? - Eh?
Ah!
Is it about boobies?
What are you saying?
Yes. I should have let him touch it.
No... I don't think it about that... - She complained that...
You went ahead and cleaned the house.
Cleaning?
You only touch other people's house when you really need do.
What you did was unnecessary.
Our job is to care for sick children.
We don't provide medical care or guidance.
Poking your nose into other family's affair is absolutely unthinkable.
Remember it well.
I'm really sorry!
Well, well... You just have to be careful next time.
But when I cleaned the house Kaito-kun didn't look happy.
Is that so?
Just when I thought we had become a bit closer.
"Closer"?
You... know nothing about this job, don't you?
Eh?
When a caregiver comes to the house, Mom goes out.
To the children, we're like demons.
Demons?
Anyway, don't ever think getting close to the kids.
You got it?
Boss, 2 more glassess and more ice please.
Roger.
Don't violate such elementary policy in the manual.
I trained you so don't make me lose face.
Yes!
Hey, Megumi-chan haven't forgotten...
- Shhh! You're too loud. - That's the regulation.
I don't know how many time I got scolded.
Well, anyway, you've safely finished your first day working alone...
Well done! Well done!
Ah!
Huh? What's wrong?
Ah, that's sexual harassment.
Eh? Really?
You're too much!
Patting on the head is not allowed.
Nowadays, no one does that.
Sorry, Momo-chan.
I didn't have that intention.
- I'm sorry. - No... no.
Ah... Itadakimasu.
Oh!
I'm hungry.
- As one would expect from you. - You didn't drink much, right?
- Thank you very much. - Thanks for your hard work, Momo-chan.
Thanks for your hard work.
- Take care. - Yes.
Momoko-chan, do you know the story "Momotaro"?
- Uhm. - You know about it.
Once upon a time, there's a place...
When you say "once up a time"...
"When was that?" Why do I have to listen to it.
"Whenever is fine."
You'd say "there's different eras".
Momoko-chan wouldn't say it, right?
- Uhm. - Uhm? Good.
Momoko! Momoko!
Momo...
What are you doing?
Let go back!
What are you doing?! Really!
Walk faster.
Don't be so low. Hurry up and walk.
Ah!
What are you doing?! Get up!
Wait!
Is Sugisaki Momoko really okay?
A person who can't follow the rules is a high risk to "Little Snow".
You don't have to worry.
It was just her first day working alone.
Asahina, why on earth do you think we have 3 principles in home care service for sick children?
As a business measure, we need it to minimize the risk in home care service for sick children.
That's right.
Most of troubles and complaints about caregivers for sick children happen...
When you meddle into the family's internal affairs.
Uhm...
What would happen when a caregiver involves too deep with a certain family...
You didn't forget about it, did you?
Please have more self-awareness as a co-owner.
We can't afford to put "Little Snow" in danger.
Because we're taking over that person's dream.
Well, I'm leaving first.
Leave things on site to me.
Yanagi-san, you don't know anything about it.
Hey...
Regards Momo-chan... I'm going to take responsibility and follow up on her.
That girl who can't even smile...
Why did I firmly against recruiting her?
Uhm...
You would wonder, right?
About that smile...
- Come on, Onii-chan... - I'll give you one.
Why just one? Give me more.
Hurry up you two.
I'm going to give tomatoes to Onii-chan.
How about me?
- Eh? - You won't get any.
- Why? It can't be true. - Come on you two, eat.
Mom.
Such unpleasant smile...
Stop it!
Let see, today...
Shinohara Kenta-kun, 6 years old.
38 Celsius fever and cough.
He also has asthma.
They're both working...
I hope he has a nice mom~
"Don't pay attention to the kid. Don't scold them."
"Don't impose your own value on them."
Anyway, I mustn't do anything unnecessary.
[301 - Shinohara]
You're the person in charge for today?
Yes...
I'm Sugisaki Momoko.
Hmm...
May I ask where's Kenta-kun's mother?
Not here.
She left last week.
Ah... is that so?
Eh? "Left" you said?!
We're separated.
Today, I'll leave him to you.
Please be kind to me.
Pardon my intrusion.
Kenta-kun, good morning.
Kenta, where's your greeting?
Come on, greet her.
It's okay.
Okay. Okay.
I'm sorry about it.
Right now he doesn't trust people.
Of course, he wouldn't.
If you're always with your mom and then she's suddenly gone...
I'm sorry!
It's okay. Don't worry about it.
It's just as you said.
Ah... Kenta-kun...
You have kind eyes, really cute.
I'm sorry that they're not like mine.
They must resemble your mom's...
I'm sorry.
The interior design of the rom is very nice...
That's my wife's taste.
Of course, it is.
What's with you?!
Hitting at people's wound.
I'm really sorry!
Kenta. Today, you're going to stay with Onee-san.
Behave yourself, okay?
Kenta-kun, please be nice to me.
No. I want Mama.
- Mama! Mama! - Kenta.
Your mom has left.
Don't ever talk about your mom again. Okay?
My bad. My bad.
Then...
All his necessary things are in here.
Are you sure you're going to be okay?
Eh?
Well, I have no choice...
Please take care of him.
Kenta. I'm going.
"Have no choice" you said...
Ah... Kenta-kun.
Let's make origami together.
No. I want Mama. Mama!
Kenta-kun...
It's okay to talk about your mom.
Tell me about your mom.
It's okay. We're going to keep it a secret from your dad.
In the end, he didn't smile even once.
Wasn't it because you showed him that awkward smile of yours?
The kids would cry seeing it.
The one who want to cry is me.
Okay, I know. Get your spirit up.
Hurry up and eat. It's my treat.
Thanks. Ah, eat it with Nukazuke pickles, okay?
I still have more if it's not enough.
Pizza and Nukazuke...
Well, it's okay I guess. Ah, take a look at this.
Uhm?
Today, Kazuma-kun in young bird class..
He drew this for me.
It's me.
Should you normally show it?
To someone who got fired from nursery school after a year working.
Sorry... Sorry, sorry.
But Momoko, when you worked at nursery school, weren't you very popular with the kids?
I'm not sure about that.
It must be that you were poor at dealing with the other teachers and the parents.
No eyes contract and often afraid.
Uh... you're right.
The other day, I got a complaint from a mother.
Cleaning the house without permission?
Uhm.
Not just the mother, I made Kaito-kun angry too.
Ah...
Don't tell me you said something bad about his mom?
Kaito-kun's mother is so busy, she doesn't seem to have time to clean the house.
That's right. It must be it.
But I also made mistakes.
Specially boys, they all favor their mom.
You're right.
To the children, we're like demons.
Who would like a demon...
Huh?
I think Momoko's job is like an angel.
Eh?
When children have fever of 37.5 Celsius or more, nursery schools have no choice but to send them home.
It's such a pity for both children and parents.
And the ones save them are caregivers for sick children. Right?
That's why... angel...
Hey, at "Little Snow"...
Is there any angel-like good man?
Good man?
I didn't look at them that way so I don't know.
About that, Momoko... you put your guard up too high around men.
Without the other person's push you'll get draw back.
And if you don't love someone your heart will harden.
You're right.
Well done. Well done.
- Ah! - Huh?!
No. Absolutely not!
What's wrong?
Hm... it's nothing. Let's eat.
- I'm going to try Nukazuke. - Go ahead, try it.
How's it?
- It's good! - Right?
My parents are pestering me to come back for Obon Festival.
Momoko, what are you going to do?
Hmm...
I don't know when I can take times of from work.
Ah...
Ah... You still haven't contacted your family?
Uhm... well...
I don't know what happened...
But why don't you try and call them sometimes?
Any parents would be happy about that.
You're right.
Accompanied person, please get off.
- Family member, please this way. - We're going to lower it.
Man, 60 years old.
Consciousness level JCS30.
Mom, are you okay?
Yuki! I'm so glad that you're here.
Dad probably got a stroke.
How is he?
He's okay. You have to calm down.
"Any parents would be happy about that"...
Mama...
Kaito?
Eh?
Ah! Why...
Why do you have to have a fever before I'll have an important meeting?
I'm sorry.
Yes. We're "Little Snow".
Yes. It's about your reservation for today, right?
- Please wait. - Yes. We're "Little Snow".
Yes.
- That's right. - I hear you.
Masayo-san's in charge of Matsuda Rui-kun.
Yes.
Kanako-chan, please go to Kato Kokona-chan's home.
Yes.
- Thanks. - Let's go.
- Have a nice trip. - Yes. I'll be going.
Have a nice trip.
Ah... today is so busy.
Well, since last night the weather suddenly became cooler.
We can't manage if we don't call in off-duty staffs, right?
Uhm.
Risa-chan, you go to Yokoyama Momoka-chan's home.
- Yes. - Tetsu-chan...
- To Okamoto Daiki-kun's home. - Yes.
Eh... Megumi-san, please go to Saito Asuka-chan's home.
Okay.
Everyone, don't forget to smile and work hard.
- Yes. I'll be going. - Have a nice trip.
Yes. We're "Little Snow".
Ah... Yes.
A fever of 37.5 Celsius?
I'm sorry. Unfortunately today, the caregivers...
Eh? You mean right now?
I got it.
Where am I called to?
Uhm...
About that...
What?! Is it you again?
Yes. There's no one else available.
I'm sorry.
Anyway, please don't do things like last time.
Yes. I'll remember that.
Come on, Kaito. Don't hang around me like that.
His fever is still at 37.5 Celsius.
Ah... if he had a high fever I would have to give up.
I put the same things as last time in this box.
Yes.
- Have a nice trip. - Thanks.
Do as the manual says.
Don't do anything unnecessary.
Weird face!
You sent Sugisaki Momoko to Mori Kaito-kun's home?
Uhm. She's the only off-duty staff left.
What's your intention for dispatching a staff whom the mother just complained?
Send another staff there immediately.
Don't say it so easily.
Even if you want to change staff, there's no one else available.
Then you go.
Eh? But now there's a meeting...
I'll go to the meeting alone. Hurry up and go!
Yanagi-san is so scary.
Okay. Your fever didn't go up.
Then Kaito-kun, let's play origami.
Then... Kaito-kun. What do you want to do?
I want to go to nursery school.
When you're better. - When is it?
You can go when your fever's gone down.
When I have a fever, Mom is troubled because she can't go to work.
I also don't want to have a fever.
Is that so?
That's right...
That's right, isn't it?!
Kaito-kun, you really love your mom, right?
Oh, right!
Kaito-kun, let make a present for your mom.
Your mom always works very hard, right?
So let make her a reward medal.
Okay?
Here!
Let's start. First, you fold it in half.
This time, fold it in half here...
Did you fold it?
Done! You did it!
- I did it! - Yeah!
Kaito-kun...
Kaito-kun?
He's so hot!
His fever went up this sudden...
40 Celsius!
What should I do?
- Hello! - Ah, Momo-chan?
I'm thinking of going over now to cheer...
Kaito-kun's fever suddenly went up to 40 Celsius.
- 40 Celsius? - Yes.
It was 37.5 Celsius when I measured him 15 minutes ago.
That's pretty sudden... How is his complexion?
How's his breathing and pulse rate? Any cyanosis?
His face's all red. Breathing seems to be difficult.
The color of his lips are normal.
Pulse rate...
Eh?
Momo-chan. What's wrong?
Kaito-kun...
He starts shaking non-stop.
Shaking?
Febrile seizure.
Febrile seizure?!
What do I do...
What would I do if Kaito-kun dies...
What can I do...
Calm down! Take a deep breath.
You're a sick child caregiver!
The one who can save the kid now isn't his mom or a doctor...
It's you!
Get yourself together!
Yes.
I'll call an ambulance right now.
Take care of his first-aid!
Yes!
When febrile seizure happens, turn him onto his right side.
Loosen his clothes to help with his breathing.
Keep an eye on his body temperature... and check the time.
Check to see how long his convulsion lasted.
Besides convulsion, check his bilateral symmetry.
It's okay. You're gonna be okay.
I'm right here.
First-Aid has done well so he should be okay.
Accompanied person please come with us.
Momo-chan?!
It's okay now.
You did very well.
I'm glad...
I'm so glad...
This time he had febrile seizures condition...
But his convulsion only lasted for 3 minutes...
If his fever goes down there's nothing to worry about.
But as a precaution, please let him rest for today.
Kaito-kun!
Kaito-kun, are you okay?
Ambulance...
Uhm? What about ambulance?
It's cool. I want to ride it again.
Kaito-kun...
I'm glad.
When a child gets sick, if it gets worse it can get worse very quick...
And can also get better very quick.
Kaito-kun, that's so great right?
- Kaito! - Mom!
Kaito-kun's fever has gone down so he's okay now.
- Mom, I... - What...
You said he was taken by the ambulance so I left the meeting in a hurry and came here.
But you look fine.
Really... Don't give me false alarm.
Can I get back to work?
When he calmed down, can you please take him home?
I got it.
Ah... Really...
Why do you think I pay so much money to ask you to come to my home?!
Don't call me if it's not serious.
I'll take care of Kaito-kun.
Momo-chan can go home and rest.
You must be tired today.
Momo-chan?!
Please wait!
What now? I'm in a hurry. There's an important meeting...
That meeting...
Is it more important than Kaito-kun?
Hey, you...
Please take a better look at Kaito-kun.
His fever suddenly went up from 37.5 to 40 Celsius.
He had febrile seizures and was in pain.
At one time he had lost his consciousness.
Eh...
Kaito-kun said that...
"When I have a fever, Mom is troubled..."
"I don't want to have a fever".
Kaito-kun really loves you.
He want you to stay with him!
Like this...
Kaito-kun is so pitiful.
What do you...
Know about my son and me?
Take a day off work...
And stay with Kaito is easy.
But...
If I were to be fired because of that...
How am I going to raise him?
For Kaito's sake too...
I can't lose this job.
You don't know anything...
Don't say things irresponsibly.
What in the world was you thinking?!
Lecturing the mother is outrageous!
I'm truly sorry.
But her emergency response for the kid was good...
You know that it wasn't the case, don't you?
What you did...
Had hurt the reputation of "Little Snow".
It'll give sick child caregivers a negative image.
You're disqualified as a sick child caregiver.
Yanagi-san is pretty strict.
I'm glad...
Above anything else, Kaito-kun was safe.
If you let the situation get the better of you and recklessly don't follow the manual...
That kind of person's suitable to be a sick child caregiver.
I didn't know anything.
About Kaito-kun's mother...
And about how to be sick child caregiver.
Off course, I'll be fired.
Just when I finally found a place where I can belong.
Good morning.
I'm truly sorry for being a nuisance.
I'm sorry!
Eh?
Leaving a sick child and go to work... I am disqualified as a mother.
Because it's always been that way so when being told like that, it's very painful.
After divorce, I always thought that Kaito and I, the two of us, have to go on living no matter what.
And then it became my willpower.
I pretended not seeing Kaito's loneliness.
Kaito had told me.
This...
When he made this with you...
He was very happy.
Huh?
Momoko-sensei and I made this medal.
Eh? That's great!
You're good!
Huh?
[Mama, good luck]
Mama, good luck with your job.
Kaito...
Kaito, thank you!
I realized that it's been a while since Kaito smiled like that.
For a while...
I had forgotten to give him enjoyable time.
To raise up a child, keeping your job is important...
But...
As Kaito's mother...
From today I'll work harder.
Kaito made me this medal after all.
Right?!
Kaito-kun, that's so great. Right?
Yes!
If you're okay with it... can I entrust this child to you again?
I'm troubled when he has fever that often.
Yes!
Then, let's go.
- Bye-bye. - Bye-bye.
- Thank you very much. - Thanks for coming.
- Bye-bye. - Bye-bye.
Bye-bye.
Yanagi-san. From now on I'll work even harder.
Don't get the wrong idea.
You were just lucky this time.
I don't think what you did was right.
Even now, I don't think you're fit to be a caregiver for sick children.
Don't take it easy.
[Kamakura memorial hospital]
[Sugisaki Seiichiro]
You know right? Mom.
His condition won't improve so we can't keep him in the hospital forever.
Can you do something about it?
We don't have enough bed.
Keeping a relative here would be a minus point for me.
We have to take him home as soon as possible.
I don't want to... take care of your bedridden father.
I'm beaten...
Then... Should we look for her and bring her back.
Eh?
That's right.
Excuse me.
Is that person here?
"That person"?