Everyone says my papa is weird.
If anyone praises Mama, he gets super happy.
He ends up doing all sorts of things for people.
But, if anyone insults Mama...
He gets super mad.
It causes a lot of trouble, so it's tiring.
But I think it's mysterious.
They got married because they wanted to be together forever.
Why is it so weird for Papa to love Mama so much?
My Papa won't even look at other women.
He lives only to make Mama happy.
No man in Japan loves his wife more!
Hello?
Kamon speaking.
I kidnapped your son.
If you contact the police, I'll kill him.
Please don't play around like that.
I will let you speak to your son now.
Save me, Papa!
Kaoru?
Kaoru!
It's Kaoru, right?
Are you okay?
Please do what the man says!
Okay, okay. I understand!
Do you believe me now?
My son is safe right now?
If you love him, you'll do as I say.
I understand!
What should I do?
I wonder if there are any big cases right now...
If you contact the police, I'll kill him.
If you love him, you'll do as I say.
Excuse me!
What?
Can I ask for your cooperation?
Why?
There has been a criminal operating in this area recently.
I'm not anyone suspicious.
I'll listen to your story at the station. Now, come with me.
I live here!
Yeah, yeah...
Please help me!
He thinks I'm a criminal!
Do you know each other?
No, not at all.
Aren't you my neighbor?
Dare Yori mo Mama wo Aisu ep 6
Did it seem like a joke when we were talking?
I want to stay intoxicated with your straightforward image.
If I say a certain word, don't you see, you'll start shining all at once.
That's the way I imagine it!
I'll let only you ride, I'll let only you ride...
At the speed of a rocketing comet...
We'll go far away, farther and farther away.
Let's search for stars together.
I'll let only you ride, I'll let only you ride.
Like a meteor shower of dreams...
That's why we're going far away, farther and farther away.
I wonder if you realized it as I said it?
We have an entire sky within us.
Translations: sayochama
Timing provided by: tianj
Raw provided by: gryzze
So, how much ransom is the kidnapper asking for?
Well...
Papa!! What--
What's going on?
What should we do? Maybe I'll call the police...
Let's just calm down, okay?
What are his demands?
Well...
Papa, is Kaoru okay?
You guys...
Why was he kidnapped?
Why are you guys here?
That's what he demanded.
He's going to call again, but told me to gather the family in the meantime.
What could that mean?
Hurry up, Papa.
Answer it, Otousan.
Hello?
I ordered a kitsune soba and tanuki soba. Are they ready?
Um... this isn't a soba shop.
A wrong number.
Geez...
Hello.
Hey, are the kitsune and tanuki ready yet?
Um... please check the number!
Again? Geez...
Cut it out already!
What do you mean?
I'm sorry! I'm so sorry!
Did you gather your family?
I did! Everyone is gathered here.
Put them on the phone one by one.
Please wait a moment.
Get on the phone one by one...
Hey, you! What's the meaning of this?
Why don't you come out and meet me face to face?
And you call yourself a woman?
You seem to have been pretty violent towards your brother.
Shut up. That doesn't have anything to do with you.
How long do you intend to mess around?
You're not even working.
Why is someone like you lecturing me?
If that's how you want to be, I'm not going to hold back either!
Stop it, Oneechan.
Um... I'll switch places with him, so...
Please spare my brother's life.
You should stop being so nice to people.
What?
If you don't like something, just say it.
If you can't, no matter how much time passes...
...you'll never make up with your mother.
I'm sorry. I know that, but...
How do you know something like that?
Just what do you hope to accomplish by this?
We're poor, so if you're looking for money you've got the wrong family.
Or do you have a grudge against me?
Are you someone connected to any of my recent cases?
Why don't you try acting more like a mother?
What?
Be nicer to your children.
Especially the youngest one.
I understand.
I'll be nicer to you, so come home.
Kaoru.
What? Really?
Oh...
God, I knew something was strange about this....
It was Kaoru. Kaoru!
Kaoru!
What were you thinking, pulling something like this?
What are you talking about?
Don't you want to spare your son's life?
Stop that this instant!
Do you understand what you did?
You're always so cold to us, Mama, so...
This is a demonstration. Or a strike.
I'm not coming back until Oniichan and Oneechan are back too!
Do what you want!
I'm not letting any child that does stupid stuff like this come home either!
I can't believe him!
What does this mean?
It means that Kaoru set this all up.
What? Really?
What is that?
Then, I'll be leaving...
Anyway, I'll be...
Where are you going Papa?
I'm going to go look for Kaoru.
You can't! Don't do unnecessary things.
You can't let him into this house until he apologizes properly.
If you'll excuse me, I'm leaving!
Isn't that too harsh?
Kaoru is still just a child!
Is this the time for you two to be worrying about others?
What do you mean by that?
What are you going to do, Yuki?
Your contract expired and you don't have any prospects, right?
Oh be quiet! I'm thinking about a lot of stuff right now!
That's what you say.
It's true, Okaasan.
Oneechan told us earlier.
Even if she came home right now, it'd be the same as before. Right?
She thinks nothing will have changed.
Why don't you stop covering for other people already?
Akira is really worried about what to do from now on!
He doesn't want to hurt you anymore, and...
He said he didn't want to cause trouble for Papa anymore either!
How convenient that you two match your words so nicely.
Mama! Mama, Mama... What they're saying is true.
Both of them are really trying to do something, so...
Hey...
Why don't you get angry sometimes, Papa?
That's why the kids never feel guilty about their behavior!
Oh, oh! Look at the time!
Excuse me, I really must be going...
I'm sorry for always dragging you into this, Tsunami-san...
Oh, no. It's fine...
Okay, Papa. I'm going back to work.
I'm never returning to this house!
Oneechan!
I'm so pissed. Always acting so high and mighty!
Oniichan, don't be so angry...
I thought it'd be interesting to play kidnapper with you, so I bought this stuff, but it all fell apart didn't it?
Oh, be quiet.
What are you gonna do? You can't go home anymore, right?
It's Mama's fault!
She's always getting mad and nagging at us, and doesn't listen to us at all.
When I said I wanted a cell phone...
She said "Grade schoolers don't need cell phones," and wouldn't pay any attention to me...
Even about going to cram school, she said, "You can't go unless you have a good reason."
I don't think your mama is wrong, though.
What do you mean by that?
Just because your parents will buy you anything you want...
...doesn't mean that they love you.
What does that mean?
Presents don't equal love.
Huh? I don't get you at all...
Well, it might be impossible for a brat like you.
Hey, wait a sec!
Explain it so that I can understand you!
Welcome back...
I'm home.
Oh, no, I'm fine. I had so much to do today!
Um, I'm Class 5-2's Kamon...
Hello. I'm sorry for calling so late...
Has my son Kaoru come over to your place?
Oh, I see...
No, no, it's nothing serious.
He just hasn't come home yet, so...
Yes. Thank you for your time.
Goodbye.
Papa, is dinner ready yet?
I'll make it now.
You forgot the laundry too.
Oh, sorry, sorry.
I'll do it, I'll do it.
Were you calling Kaoru's classmates?
What? Oh no, of course not...
Papa...
Why aren't you acting calmer too? You're his father.
What if he was in an accident or something? It's been dangerous lately...
It'd be terrible if he really were kidnapped.
He'll just spend the night at a friend's house and come right home tomorrow.
How can you be so calm about this, Mama?
I think you were a little too strict earlier.
Even with Oneechan and Oniichan.... You shouldn't have gotten mad so quickly.
If you don't talk things out...
After a while, you won't be able to make up with your children.
You spoil them too much, Papa.
You have to scold them when they do something wrong.
Nothing will change if they aren't afraid of getting in trouble and think about the risks they take.
It's the same as a politician causing a small problem and denying it. There is never any resolution.
Right?
Is what I'm saying wrong?
I wouldn't say that, but...
Then, hurry up and make me dinner...
I'm starving!
Why don't we have a hotpot meal tonight?
Hotpot meal?
I guess I lose at verbal arguments...
[Around the same time, I was...]
Sorry for staying for dinner...
It's fine.
It's quite rare for her to bring friends home.
I'm sorry!
It's fine. Pay it no mind.
Here.
Thank you....
The flavor is quite strong.
I'll try to pay more attention in the future.
I'm sorry!
How is school, Tomo? Are you studying like you're supposed to?
I guess.
I--I'm sorry!
My family is poor, and...
It's been a long time since I've had steak, so...
I was very surprised!
Note: Kaoru's making a pun with the words "suteki" (Great) and "suteeki" (Steak)
I thought it was great! Or something...
[Stupid]
[I know.]
Where are you going for middle school?
Huh?
Me?
I haven't thought about it at all...
How terrible. You're a fifth grader.
You're going to need to start planning your future very soon.
I'm sorry...
What does your father do?
He's a stay-at-home dad.
Stay-at-home dad?
Cleaning, laundry, household matters... My papa... I mean, father, does it all.
Why?
He wants to support my mother's work...
My father will do anything for my mother!
Your family is rather strange, isn't it?
I guess so...
I think it's a lot better than a know-it-all father who talks coldly to his wife.
What do you mean?
Nothing. I'm speaking generally.
Thanks for dinner.
Your daughter is quite eccentric herself, don't you think?
I'm sorry...
Do you know where he might go?
Who his close friends are, or where he goes to play often?
Excuse me, I'm sorry....
My wife says not to worry, he'll come home soon, but...
He's still quite young, so...
If something happened to him...
I'm just so worried...
Is it my fault?
What?
Is it because my guidance is bad?
Didn't you come to lecture me because your son left home?
No, no, of course not.
I'm so sorry!
I... I don't know who Kamon-kun's friends are.
This is my first year teaching, and....
Teachers are responsible for a lot more than I imagined!
We have to come to school during summer break, and...
If there are any kinds of problems, the parents come complain to us directly!
I'm begging you!
Please don't tell the principal about this!
Where did he go?
Hello? Oniichan.
This is for the person who just arrived.
Oh, hello Otousan. Has Kaoru come home yet?
No. Has he come to see you?
No...
I'll go look for him at a couple places after work.
Thanks. Good-bye.
Was that another woman just now?
What? No.
Then why did you say you were going to leave my house?
I can't bother you by staying forever.
I knew it! You don't like me at all!
That's not it...
Stop acting like that this instant!
Akira-chan, help me out here!
What?
Anyway, what do you want?
What are you doing?
This child said that since Akira-chan dumped him...
He's never coming to this salon again.
That's so pathetic!
Oh, be quiet!
That sort of thing doesn't bother you, does it, Akira-chan?
No...
I'm going home!
Just cut that out!
Ah! Hello, um...
Are you Tomo-chan?
I'm Kaoru-kun's Papa.
Um... Is your mother home?
No one's here right now.
I see... Um... Did Kaoru come over here?
Do you know something?
He had dinner over here last night, but...
Yeah...
My parents were kind of cold towards him, so it became hard to stay here...
Do you know where he might've gone?
He didn't go home?
No he didn't.
I'm sorry I didn't contact you.
No, no, don't worry about it.
Please tell your parents we're sorry for causing them trouble for us, okay?
Good bye.
No, wait! Why don't you come over to play sometime? We'll feed you dinner.
Okay? Bye-bye.
What? You've done nothing but sigh...
Sorry.
I knew it was bad for me to come here.
That's not it.
Actually... my younger brother ran away from home...
Why?
My sister and I fought with my mother...
He's protesting against us having to leave home.
"It's all Mama's fault!"
"Until they come home..."
"I'm not coming back either!" he said...
My, your brother has some cute points too.
But... he misunderstood the situation.
It's actually my sister and I who are fault, not my mother.
As you also told me, Pinko-san...
I thought I'd try not to worry about other people and lie to myself, but....
It's not going so well....
No matter how you look at it, it's my fault, so...
If things continue like this, I'll only be causing my father trouble.
I know I have to do something, but...
I don't know what to do.
I guess it's just like... I feel so pathetic, or something....
Now, Akira-chan, I think you're mistaken--
Mama.
Akira-chan.
If I hear any more, I'll just get irritated so I'll be frank.
You only like yourself when you're suffering or worrying.
Basically...
You're just being timid.
You just don't have the courage to change. So...
You just act spoiled.
You just don't feel like doing anything!
If you're going to be like that, then you should just spend the rest of your life making excuses!
Let's go Mama!
Give me my wig!
Sorry about that!
Hey, let me cover up!
[Has Kaoru come home?]
[Not yet. Papa.]
Where did that idiot go?
He wasn't kidnapped for reals, right?
Whoa! What?
You really are quite kind, aren't you Yuki-san?
What are you talking about?
You're worried about your brother.
Shut up.
Sorry...
I'm kinda envious of your brother.
Huh? Why?
Well, you see...
I often ran away from home when I was younger.
But no one in my family ever worried about me.
What kind of family is that?
Well... there were 8 kids, so...
My parents couldn't really look out for every one.
My father would often have drunken rampages...
And my mother was mostly concerned about if we had enough to eat.
I often told lies...
...Stole my parent's money, and shoplifted...
During my high school years, I flew out of the house...
Even when I said, "I'm never coming back!"
Nobody believed me.
Before I knew it, I was on a train bound for Tokyo.
So that's how you came to Tokyo?
Sorry.
We're really troubled by people who have no sense of responsibility.
You're late again this month. I wonder what's been going on?
Excuse me...
Don't mess around with me!
Do you think we're going to keep treating you kindly?
I'm sorry! I'm so sorry!
Stop that.
Stay out of this.
Let's go.
I'll pay you back!
This guy's debt. I'll pay it all back.
Are you serious?
Women keep their word.
This is my cell phone number.
Aren't you lucky to have such a great girl?
I'll be looking forward to this month's payment.
Why did you say that to them?
I don't know.
It just kinda came out.
Anyway, I'm partially responsible for you being in debt in the first place, so...
Yuki-san!
Don't misunderstand!
Sorry.
My!
Didn't you run away from home?
Kaoru-kun! Why don't you sleep over there tonight?
Thank you.
Okay, here you go...
My special ramen. It's delicious.
Here.
Could you keep it a secret that I'm here?
Sure, but...
Itadakimasu!
What's wrong?
Do you...
...not cook very often?
I was often busy with work.
I often left a lot of household chores to my husband.
Work? What did you do?
I was a doctor in obsterics and gynecology.
No way! You don't look like one at all!
I'm often told that.
Is work really that fun?
Huh? Why?
I was just wondering if it's more important than family...
Are asking that because of your mom?
My family really is weird.
How come work steals so much of Mama's time?
Papa should put his foot down about it!
I like them both a lot, actually.
You know, after you eat that you should go home.
Your papa and mama will forgive you if you apologize.
I'm not going home.
I'm never going home!
Maybe I should call the police...
Hello?
It's your neighbor, Tsunami.
Hello!
Um...
Oh!
Hello. / Hi.
The kiddo is at my place, so don't worry.
Really?
I'll come get him.
No, no. I think it's best to let him be for now.
What?
If you force him to come back when he's being like this it will have the reverse affect.
But...
Just let him stay the night, and I'll bring him over first thing tomorrow.
Isn't that too much of an imposition?
I'm used to you people imposing on me.
I'm sorry.
Then, thank you for letting him stay tonight.
Sorry for the trouble.
Oh, thank goodness.
I'm home!
It's Mama. Mama!
Kaoru--
I'm so tired!
Welcome home. You know...
Papa, I'm hungry!
Listen to me! Kaoru--
Get me a beer. Oh!
Did you wash my striped shirt?
Geez, today my feet were killing me!
What's wrong, Papa?
I can't believe you, Mama.
How... how can you act like everything's normal?
What?
You never even called once to ask if Kaoru came home or not!
What are you trying to say?
It's nothing, just...
If you have a complaint, why don't you just spit it out?
I said it was nothing.
Hey... I said I was hungry, didn't I?
Where's my beer?
Did you wash my shirt? The striped one?
I see...
Fine, if that's how you want to be.
Fine, I'll get it myself.
Even in my lunch today...
You put this much takuwan in, knowing that I hate it.
That was on purpose, wasn't it?
That "pi, pi, pi" you're doing Papa...
I can't believe it. You're acting just like the children!
Oh, a cockroach...
No way? Where? Ew!
Where is it? Get it, Papa!
Just kidding.
Now I'm mad!
If you're that dissatisfied then you leave too, Papa!
If that's Kaoru, you absolutely can't let him in, okay?
Absolutely!
Oh! Tomo-chan...
What's wrong?
So, you came because you were worried about Kaoru...
Thank you. I'll get you a snack.
Did you really just come to see Kaoru?
Why ask that, Mama?
Don't you have some other reason too?
Here you go.
Actually... I had a fight with my father...
Oh. I see...
Why?
He doesn't listen to me at all.
My father was angry.
He told me, "I don't think you're my child."
Good morning, Tomo-chan.
Breakfast is ready. Sit and eat.
Good morning.
Thank you.
Did you sleep well?
Yes.
He's so late... What is Kaoru doing?
I'll leave as soon as I eat...
What are you saying?
Don't be so reserved.
Right, Mama? / Yes.
We have an open room right now.
You can stay forever.
Anyway, Kaoru should be coming home soon, so...
What do you mean?
Oh nothing. I just think he'll be back soon, or...
I just want him to come home...
Do you know something I don't, Papa?
Of course not.
Itadakimasu.
I knew it.
Huh?
Who is it?
Who could it be?
Oh, it's you.
Got a problem?
Is Kaoru back yet?
So you came because you were worried?
That's not it. I just happened to be in the neighborhood...
Anyway, since you're here...
Is Mama still here?
Yeah.
Then, I'll be---
It's fine, just...! / No...
It's totally fine.
What? It's you...
Has Kaoru come home yet?
Come in, both of you.
Okaasan is here.
Yeah she is, but...
Okay, okay, okay, Welcome back!
Oh. Where's Kaoru?
Before I answer, can I borrow your bathroom?
Bathroom?
Kaoru-kun went into mine and hasn't come out yet.
Tomo-chan, take your time okay?
Okay.
Papa, I'm going to leave now!
I'll probably be late tonight.
Can't you wait a bit longer?
Huh? Why? I don't have time...
Who was that just now?
That was... the neighbor.
She was drunk and mistook apartments again...
Ah, I see.
Okay, I'll be leaving now.
I'm leaving!
See you later!
Kaoru! Don't be so stubborn and come out!
Kaoru!
No!
Why are you being so difficult?
You take after Papa in the weirdest ways!
Kaoru, come out already!
You're causing Tsunami-san a lot of trouble!
Really!
I'm at my limit here....
Then go use our bathroom! Go, go!
Yeah! Okaasan has already left!
I'll go use it! Thanks!
Please use it!
Um...
After the entryway it's---
C'mon, Kaoru!
Oniichan and Oneechan were both worried about you!
I didn't ask them to worry about me!
What are you saying?
I know Okaasan will forgive you!
Kaoru!
Come out!
Kaoru!
Oh, Tomo-chan...
Don't act so spoiled, you brat!
Your entire family was worried about you!
I can't believe your family!
They all gathered this early in the morning because of someone like you!
Your Papa was looking forward to you coming home since last night!
I thought fathers were men that, when they saw their child...
...would immediately start lecturing them.
I thought "family" meant that people were bossed around and looked down on.
If you don't want to come home, then...
I'll take your place in this family!
So stay there your entire life!
Tomo-chan...
I'm fine. I'll be going home now.
Really?
I'm sorry for causing you so much trouble.
Excuse me.
Take care going home, okay?
Thank you!
Goodbye! / Goodbye!
Oh, thank you.
Sorry for the trouble...
Huh? Kaoru?
Where'd he go?
Kaoru!
Kaoru! Kaoru?
What are you doing Kaoru?
Kaoru-kun...
Your Mama asked me to keep this secret, but...
I'm loose-lipped, you know.
Yesterday...
Mama secretly came over and apologized to me.
"Is my Kaoru causing you any trouble?" she asked.
Mama knew?
She figured out everything from Papa's behavior.
Really?
That's what Mama said.
"Now is the most important time for my children."
"I really want to save them, but it won't help them grow," she said.
She wants Oneechan, as a fellow woman, to become happy, but...
She's worried that if you get married now, you'll only be using it as an escape.
So you're not going to marry him anymore just because you found out he's not rich?
Even though you might not realize it yourself, Oneechan has a lot of power and determination, so...
She wants you to find something that will let you express those qualities.
Oniichan has always been a gentle, good child, but...
Because she always praised those attributes since you were small...
She worried that you might begin to portray yourself just that way.
You don't understand anything about me!
She said that it might be her fault that Oniichan suffered so much.
That's why she wants you to, somehow, find your true self.
And the kiddo....
Because she had you late in life, she thinks you're almost too adorable, and....
She wants to give you everything you want, but...
If she spoils you like she wants to, you'll turn out rotten.
She said that you were doing your best to mature on your own.
And then, when I asked her why she just didn't say that to all of you, she said...
"We leave family matters up to Papa."
"They grew up to be good kids because of Papa."
"So, it doesn't really matter what I think."
"Papa's love is bigger than anyone else's, and will be the thing that gives the children strength."
Everyone.... I'm sorry...
Why are you crying?
Okaasan.
Mama?
What are you doing?
What's wrong?
Hey... what are you all doing here?
Why are you here, Mama?
I just came back to get something I forgot.
That's why... I'm asking why all of you are gathered like this.
Kaoru! So this is where you were!
What?
Nothing.
Anyway.... I'm leaving.
See you later.
Kaoru!
What?
Are you finished?
Almost... / Still scrubbing away?
You have to clean the toilet after this!
What?
It's only natural after the fuss you caused.
I know...
Mama is amazing, as always...
I never knew she thought that much about everyone..
I think it's great that you want to bring us together as a family, but faking a kidnapping was wrong.
I'm sorry.
But you know, Kaoru, even if everyone came back, that wouldn't solve everything would it?
Why?
They're searching for their own bluebird of happiness.
Bluebird?
Yeah.
Those two might not find what they're looking for if they stay here.
Oneechan and Oniichan will have to leave here eventually.
And you too, of course.
That's what a family is.
That's why, until that time comes...
I just want you all to find your own way of life.
Okay?
I think it's how the lion felt about tossing the earth.
Mama...
She knew exactly what was going on. I'm a bad Papa.
So bad...
[The night passes]
Oh... that feels great...
Here?
Y'know...
Hm?
I'm sorry.
For what?
How do I say it? I didn't understand your feelings at all.
Papa.
I'm sorry too.
I think I might've forgotten how grateful I am to you for everything.
Thank you, Papa.
What are you guys doing?
Huh? What's wrong?
I just had to apologize to Mama....
I'm sorry, Mama.
Want to sleep together?
Yeah.
Okay. Let's sleep!
Go away, Papa!
What?
What? Hey... you two... what?
I want to sleep--- / No.
You can't.
Right?
I've had it. Fine.
And we were just at a good part too...
Oh, I'm sorry...
I just moved, so I don't have anything...
Oh no, don't worry about it. It's fine.
I'm thirsty.
Um... what did you want to talk about?
I heard from Kaoru!
You're an obsterics and gynecology doctor, Tsunami-san?
Yeah, but I've taken a lot of time off...
Um... I...
I think I'm pregnant!
What?
You can't understand a girl's feelings, Papa!
I decided to get an abortion.
Are you okay?
No, I'm not! It hurts, Papa!
I'll become a real father to it!
Papa!
It's my first grandchild, so... Why don't we raise it together at home?