Translations by: sayochama Timing provided by: tianj
Dare Yori mo Mama wo Aisu Final Episode
Everyone says my papa is weird.
If you love me, I have no dissatisfaction with my life.
I thought you might like to go an Amuro-chan concert with me.
Sorry, I won't go. I mean, I can't go. I can't see you anymore.
Why not?
I decided to go back to the farm.
What?
Basically, you want to get married to Yuki-chan.
Yes!
Sorry. I can't.
What?
I can't marry you.
No way...
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?
I lik--
- What're you guys doing? - Were you confessing your love to her?
- Just ignore us and keep going! - "I like..."
Shut up! Stop teasing me!
When I think of what happens if something goes wrong during surgery, if she died...
I don't know what I'd do.
Tsunami-san.
Please. Please save Mama.
Please save Mama.
My papa won't even look at other women.
He lives only to make Mama happy. No man in Japan loves his wife more.
If the police say that they don't have any basis to look into it...
Make a video or surveillance tape that can be used for evidence.
I'll take it to the police as soon as I'm released.
Thank you very much, Sensei.
Oh, no, don't call me "sensei..."
- Hi Mama! - Hi Papa.
- I was just getting your wife's advice about something. - About what?
I've been having trouble with my neighbors throwing out things for a long time.
Don't worry, my wife is Japan's #1 lawyer.
I made lunch. Please eat it with everyone.
- Thank you. - Have some, have some.
Here you go.
It looks delicious!
Please, eat. Papa's cooking really is the best.
Itadakimasu!
- Here are some plates. - Thanks.
- Hey Mama? - Hm?
- Here. - What are these for?
They're your favorites. They were on sale, so I bought them.
- Thank you. - And...
- I have this! - Oh my!
Wow, this brings back memories! It's Suizenji Kiyoko!
Her songs always make me happy. I thought I'd have Mama listen.
Wow a kind, thoughtful husband!
He always makes her lunch everyday!
- I could use him to teach my husband some things. - Me too.
- Please eat. - Itadakimasu.
We are now accepting applications for our "Aisai bento" contest.
- Why don't you enter, Papa? "Aisai bento" contest? No way...
- Why not? I need to write this down! - No you don't.
Oh, you need to do a self-introduction too. What shall I write?
"I not only do all the cooking, I do the laundry and all the household chores." This is great.
Mama... about tomorrow...
Papa...
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry for getting sick.
What are you talking about?
I'm going to give it my all.
Whatever happens, I'm going to give it my all.
So, please stay by my side from now on.
Of course I will.
- What's wrong? - What happened, Papa?
Mama's surgery will be the day after tomorrow.
Um, Tsunami-san? What will happen if there are complications?
Please tell us the truth.
If they don't remove everything...
There is very good chance that it could could spread to other organs.
If that happened, then...?
Within 2 years, there's a 50% survival rate.
50%....
Don't make that face, everyone.
I bought these today on the way home from the hospital.
Oniichan...
Oneechan. Kaoru.
For the time being, let's all believe that Mama will be fine. Okay?
Yeah.
It makes a nice sound.
Doesn't it?
It sounds like it'll bring us happiness.
Yeah.
Oh, yeah. Tonight we're having gyoza. Let's make a lot, eat a lot, and cheer up.
Yeah.
- Okay! - I'll be leaving now, then.
- What? You haven't eaten anything. - Oh, no, I couldn't.
- What? You've been eating here every day. - I have, haven't I?
Tsunami-san, wash your hands and come help us, please.
Okay.
Just a sec. Here, Akira.
- Here, Kaoru, Tsunami-san. - Thanks.
- That's too much! - Wow, that's a lot.
- Papa, look at it! - You can't close it.
Oh, better. Papa!
Papa...
Please save me, everyone.
I can't do anything by myself.
Papa, why are you breaking down now?
Note: "Aisai" literally means "love wife"
Yeah... Now's the time when your "aisai" power needs to explode!
I respect the Papa that loves Mama.
Because I love you, Papa.
- Me too. - Me too.
Me, too, actually.
Thanks. Thank you so much, everyone.
I can't break down now.
That's right!
Let's make gyoza. I'll make a soup too.
- Good morning. - Oh, good morning.
What are you doing?
Hey, stop it! I finally got this far!
What are you doing?
I think that if I kick this rock all the way to school, Mama will be fine.
Are you stupid?
Be quiet.
You're leaving tomorrow, right?
Yeah.
- It's just a little farther. - Yeah.
Why are you depressed? That had nothing to do with anything.
But...
There's no way your mom would lose to some illness, right?
I believe that. No matter what anyone says, I absolutely believe that.
Oh, welcome!
Um... where is he?
He quit.
What? Why?
He ran up a debt again, because he bought this.
He said that it was no use for him to have it, so just throw it away or something.
Though, I think if you had agreed to his proposal he would've given it to you.
Do you know where he might've gone?
That's what I said. That moron.
He got kinda depressed after you turned him down. Said he'd quit trying to be a comedian too.
No way...
Sorry for being late.
Oh, no, I just got here myself...
Also, I'm very sorry, but my mother is having surgery tomorrow....
I'd like to get home early today.
Really?
Then... when can we meet again?
Um, excuse me a moment...
[I'll be returning to Okayama tomorrow. Pinko.]
[P.S. I was very happy to have met you, Akira-chan.]
Is something wrong?
I'm sorry. I'm not the kind of person you think I am.
- What? - I'm so sorry!
Here, it's heavy.
I'll take it from here.
- Wow, you're good at cleaning. - Pinko-san!
What's wrong?
I wanted to see you. I have fun when we're together...
Our hobbies and values match perfectly. So... How do I say this?
Does that mean you like me?
Well?
I like you.
B-but, it's as a best friend, someone close to me... Um...
Go home.
I love you, Akira-chan. I love you so much I can't help myself.
It's too hard on me being your "best friend."
Go home.
Go home!
H-hey, wait a sec!
Oh, you were awake?
I napped too much this afternoon, so I can't sleep...
Hm? Doesn't this cell phone belong to Papa?
Oh no, he forgot it.
His wallpaper.
Wow, it really is you.
I bet all of his mail is to you.
His mail?
Oh my, it's true...
How about the pictures?
Want to see?
Let's look.
I think this is it...
See, I knew it.
When did he take these?
Papa is really the strongest in the world...
There's no way I could lose to some disease, right?
[And, the day of Mama's surgery...]
Mama, do your best.
You guys didn't have to come.
Papa...
If nothing goes wrong, there's something I want you to do.
- What? - Bend over a sec.
What?
I understand.
- Kamon-san, it's time. Let's go. - Oh, she's here.
Please take care of her.
I'll move you now, okay.
- Do your best. - Do your best...
Do your best.
Hey, what did she say to you?
It's secret.
- Why? - Why?
Oniichan...
What's wrong?
Pinko-san is going back to Okayama today.
Are you fine with letting things end like this?
No.
I want to be with Pinko-san.
I don't want to be apart.
But, I don't know if those are romantic feelings or not.
I wonder what I should do, too...
Did something happen with Yamashita-san?
He disappeared after I refused his marriage proposal.
Refused?
You don't love Yamashita-san?
If you asked me if I loved him as a man, or as a potential husband, I'd have to say "no," but...
But, for some reason I can't leave him alone.
Me too. I don't want to part with Sanada.
I want to tell her I like her.
Hey, what's so funny Papa?
Yeah, we're all worrying.
Are you remembering something about Mama again?
Actually...
Exactly 25 years ago, today...
I decided to quit my job and be a stay-at-home dad.
At that time Mama was hospitalized due to exhaustion, just like this time.
Even though I knew it would be better for us if I quit my job and took over the household chores....
I thought stay at home dads were kind of pathetic. I worried that other people would pity me or look down on me.
I had no experience raising you kids or doing chores, you know?
I worried about it all night long, not getting any sleep, without coming to any decision.
But, when the dawn broke, and I saw Mama's sleeping face....
I finally understood.
The most important thing to me is making the people I love most in this world happy.
Things like other people's opinions or my pride as a man don't matter.
It didn't matter what other people thought.
There was a way of life only I could live. I decided to live life with pride.
So, everyone, think about it.
There is no one else in the world exactly like you.
There is only one Oneechan.
There is only one Oniichan.
There is only one Kaoru.
So, you have to do decide what you're going to do for yourself.
I'm going to go.
Me too.
Go do your best.
Thanks.
As I'm sure you already know, Sanada-san must transfer schools today.
Sorry for being late!
Kamon-kun, please take your seat.
Now, Sanada-san, please say a few words to your classmates.
Okay.
I...
I don't want to become a person that adults immediately think of as a "good girl."
Only thinking of ways to save or steal money, ways to advance in a company...
I will never become an adult who does those things.
What is she talking about?
Is that all?
Yes.
Thank you very much. Well, your mother is waiting, so...
Good bye.
Okay we'll start class then. Open your textbooks to...
Page sixty--
Sensei!
Yes?
Is it okay for me to see Sanada off?
But... why?
Because...
Because I like her!
- Hey, hey you serious? - That seems impossible!
Is it wrong for people to like someone?
I...!
I REALLY, REALLY LIKE SANADA TOMO!
Go, Kamon-kun!
Hurry!
Yes ma'am!
I'm sorry!
I'm so sorry!
You need to pay back what you borrow!
I'm sorry! Please, just wait a little longer!
Who would trust you?
What are you doing?
What are you doing here?
That's my line!
Are you an idiot? Becoming a loan shark just to pay back your own debt...!
Let's go!
Go? Go where?
To practice your act, of course.
What are you talking about?
You dumped me!
Get over it, already!
Note: "Kisha" means "reporter" and "steam train"
We're "kisha"!
Like for a newspaper?
No, it's the way we move forward!
Oh, I see!
Can you see it?
See what?
The land we're aiming for!
The train station of despair?
The train station of happiness, you idiot! We're gonna make tons of people happy!
Oh, I get it.
Do you understand what I'm trying to say?
Sorta maybe...
I want to watch you trying hard to make people happy forever!
I want to support and cheer for you from now on!
I... Until you're Japan's #1...
Until you're Japan's #1 celebrity, I'm not going to give up, okay?
If you understand, don't make excuses and come with me!
Hey Pinko... are you really going to go back to Okayama and grow peaches?
You're a crossdresser, y'kow!
Don't cry!
Your make-up is scaring people!
Don't look at me!
Yeah...
But, I'm gonna be lonely!
Well... I don't have any more time. I'm leaving.
Thanks for everything, Mama.
Pinko!
Hey... what are you doing?
Let's grow peaches together.
What?
I'll go to Okayama too.
What are you talking about?
I...
I love you, Pinko-san.
The most important person in the world to me is Pinko-san.
Don't joke like that.
I'm serious!
There's no way I can believe that!
Will you believe me if I do this?
Please don't go away! Stay by my side forever!
Akira-chan!
Mama...
I promised, right?
If there were no problems...
I'd do that...
Don't let your guard down from now on, okay? Make sure to have Mama come in for a check-up in a month.
I understand. Thank you for everything.
You too. Thank you.
For what?
Thanks to you all, I was able to find the strength to keep living.
If I hadn't met you and your family, I would've been consumed by thoughts of my husband and son...
I would have continued to blame myself and lose my will to do things.
I don't think I'd be working like I am now.
But, from now on, I will live life facing the future.
My memories of my family are kept firmly right here...
And I value meeting new people.
I will try to love the people around more, like you, Papa.
Being an OBGYN doctor allows me to meet many new lives every day...
If I don't have love and hope, what's the point of being one, right?
Sorry for going on about myself like that...
Hello?
Huh? What's wrong? He's here. Wait just a sec.
It's Kaoru-kun.
He couldn't get your cell, so he tried here.
Thank you.
Hello? Kaoru? What's wrong?
Papa...
I can't come home today.
What? Where are you right now?
Hokkaido.
Hokkaido?
Why are you there?
I tried to catch Sanada, but I couldn't make it in time...
But... I wanted to tell her I liked her, so...
I bought a ticket with my savings and got on a plane.
So... Kaoru... were you able to tell her you liked her?
Yeah, but...
What are you doing?
H-hey, I, um... forgot to give you this.
Thanks.
I like you!
Thanks.
That's the first time anyone has said they liked me.
I'm really happy.
So, how do you feel about me?
Sorry. I don't think I like you like that.
What?
But, thank you.
Really?
Kaoru, you did your best.
Yeah.
You did great.
[The day Mama's released from the hospital]
I'm home!
Huh? Where are the kids?
Everyone has their own problems right now.
I see.
I'll get some tea.
Papa...
I have a request...
What?
Will you touch me here?
Please.
Don't cry, Papa...
No, I...
I'm so happy...
Because...
You're here.
When you got sick and I thought I'd lose you, I...
I don't know what I'd do if were you gone.
When I imagined being alone, I got so scared I couldn't stand it...
Mama...
Thank you for being alive.
Thank you.
From now on...
I think there might be a lot of tough things ahead, but...
Let's do our best together.
I'll be counting on you.
I'll be counting on you, too.
25 years ago, when you decided to become a stay at home dad...
Didn't you say the same thing?
I think I did.
I love you, Papa.
Yamada Ichirou.
Yes.
Do you promise to love Kamon Akira in good times and bad?
I do.
Kamon Akira.
Yes.
Do you promise to love Yamada Ichirou in good times and bad?
I do.
- This seems like a real wedding. - Yeah.
You may now kiss each other.
Oh, no, how embarassing to make us do that, Tsunami!
- Congratulations, Oniichan! - Congratulations, Pinko-san!
- Thanks! - Congratulations Akira, Pinko-san...
Please make the best peaches in Japan together.
Thanks, Okaasan.
Pinko-san, from today you're a member of the family. Please don't be reserved and speak your mind freely.
Thank you, Papa.
- Okay, shall we eat, everyone? - Let's eat!
- It looks great! - Mama made everything.
From now on, Mama will cook on Sundays.
And, we decided to go on a date once a week, right Papa?
No way, they're so lovey-dovey.
- Well, we're more lovey-dovey, right Akira-chan? - Yeah.
They're hanging on each other again!
- Yuki-san, uh--- - What're you doing? That's gross.
- Sorry. - What are you guys going to do?
Be together, but not married?
You're gonna be Yamashita-san's manager?
- So, what're you going to do? - That's a secret, right?
- Don't get too chummy. - Oh my.
I don't really get it, but you guys are good match.
Yamashita-san, please take care of Oneechan.
Just leave it to me.
What're you trying to look cool for?
Kaoru, I hope you find someone like your brother and sister have someday.
You went all the way to Hokkaido to get dumped?
Yup.
You seem pretty happy, though.
Look! I got a letter from Sanada!
- What's it say.
"I promised, so let's meet again on the same day 10 years from now."
How romantic!
Sorry about that.
Hello?
Yes..
Um... As I said before, I'm not really interested right now...
Okay. Good-bye...
Who was that? Inviting you out on a date?
Oh, that was another doctor... Lately he's been really persistant about inviting me out for meals...
- I bet he's a lecherous old coot. - Nah, I think it's a gloomy, otaku-like guy.
That's not true. He's younger than me and not bad looking either, but...
- Then you should go out with him... - I'm not really that age anymore...
- You're still young and beautiful. - Yeah, Tsunami-san!
You're still good!
Mama, why are you laughing?
It makes me remember the first time I got a letter from Papa...
What do you think he wrote? In 10 years, or 20 years...
...Or 50 years from now, even if Earth was destroyed, I'd want to be with you!
- Did I? - We know you did!
- You've really changed, Mama. - Really?
It couldn't be...
Mama's screensaver is Papa!
That's right!
Oh, yeah! Papa's going to be on TV soon!
Why?
- A morning show. They had an "aisai bento" contest. - "Aisai bento?" Really?
I'm sure he'll win! Papa's cooking is the best in Japan!
- Yeah, that's for sure. - You'll win!
- I guess I'll do my best. - Go for it!
Wow... you've become as much of an "aisaika" as Papa, Mama.
Or, would that be "aifuka," because it's your husband?
Try this for me... Say "ahh"...
Delicious!
Would you feed me, Akira-chan?
Me too! "Ahh!"
Delicious!
Hello!
Hello! I'm Firefly's Light, Madono.
I'm Yuki.
We're Firefly's Light Madono Yuki!
Well, we do manzai together, but we aren't married.
Actually, he proposed to me before but I refused!
You don't have to mention that.
His proposal wasn't interesting at all.
That's not true. "Please marry me." What's wrong with that? It's straightforward.
Good, right?
That's what I mean. You make it sound like I'm just a simple kind of girl.
That's not true. Anyway, if I could come up with a proposal that satisfied you...
Would you agree to marry me?
Sure, why don't you try?
- Really? - Yeah.
- Then I'll give it my all. - Go for it.
Will you make miso soup for me every morning?
Well? I think this would make any lady's heart sing!
Why do I have to make miso soup for you?
Yuki's so pretty...
Don't they say things like that often?
Make it yourself.
I don't feel like cooking for you at all.
I gotcha. How about...
"I'll make miso soup for you every day!" How about that?
I think men go in the kitchen nowadays...
ONLY miso soup? My breakfast every morning is going to be one measly bowl of miso soup?
This is just an example! I'll change it!
Every morning I'll make miso soup, scrambled eggs, natto...
- and rice for you! - And nori?
What now? Isn't that good enough for you?
I eat toast for breakfast.
How are you, Sanada?
I liked this quote from a book I read recently.
Parting is not a sad thing.
It is the goal of meeting someone.
That's what I think. I'm really glad to have met you.
Shall we have lunch soon, Akira-chan?
I think so.
And, falling in love with someone is best thing ever.
How does it taste?
- It's great. - Isn't it?
- What do you think, Akira-chan. - Delish.
- Don't look at me like that. - Why?
Look, this one has gotten so red.
Wow, you're so great!
Oh! I'm so happy!
I think everyone should be like my mama and papa.
- Please make sure you check it carefully. - Yes sir.
Tsunami-sensei.
Um... is today not a good day for lunch again?
I'm sorry, I'm kinda busy...
I see. Excuse me...
Um! Actually, maybe I'll go... I want to eat something good...
Really? Um... what do you want to eat?
Harumaki.
Why do only take human rights cases that don't earn you any money, Kamon-sensei?
Well, let's see...
My main wealth is my family.
You're fortune is your family, huh?
Yes.
It's starting. Can I have a sec? I'm sorry.
"Aisai Bento" Contest!
Let me introduce the competitors.
Our first contestant is from Shofu City, Kamon Kazutoyo-san!
This is my "idea bento," full of love.
- This is the lunch you make for your wife, who is a lawyer? - That's right.
- So how do you feel about this? - I'll do my best.
That is the most important person in the world to me.
...is what I think. What are you doing, Kamon-san?
This?
- A vegetable hamburg. - Vegetable?
My wife loves hamburg!
So, I must think of her health, so I made a vegetable version...
I see... but, I think this might be a different than what we mean by "aisai bento."
What are you talking about? I make this for my wife, whom I love very much...
It's a "love-wife" bento.
What are you laughing about?
Actually, I was just remembering something about my wife. My kids always scold me, but...
Anyway, when I quit my job 25 years ago and decided to stay at home...
The first time I made Mama's lunch, do you know what I put in it?
I put in beef and potato stew! It got everywhere, though...
She got so mad at me.
Her angry face is so beautiful, though...