Haru-san, no violence.
Don't talk about Ritsu like that,
aren't you the one who's mean?
- Haruko-san! - Yes.
No, I can't believe that you came to our house.
"Our"!?
What? Did something happen with my daughter?
No, well...I...
Hello, well, I'm a classmate with Noda-san.
- Really? Ah... - Yes, he is.
- Eh? Is your arm hurt? - No, it's...
Did someone do this to you?
- Well... - A friend from school?
Well.
Kimiko, do you know who did this?
- It was me. - You?
I pushed him from the stairs.
And this woman hit me for it!
Ah?!
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, about him injuring his arm.
I'm really sorry.
Well, please raise your face.
No, allow me to remain like this.
In place of Kimiko, I'll repeatedly let you know
how much we're really sorry.
- No, please, really, really. - No, I'm really sorry.
No need to apologize so much, it's only 1 arm not 2.
Kimiko!
It's just exaggerated, even a bandage...
Are you even trying to demand consolation money?
- You! - Haru-san!
- To say such things... - Sorry...
Kimiko, come here and apologize, come...
Sit here and apologize properly.
Aren't we even? She also hit me.
- Why should I apologize? - Kimiko!
- If I tell you to apologize, you do it. - Not if I don't agree with it.
- Apologize! - Are you taking her side rather than mine?
What! You are...
-Wait, wait, don't use violence... - It's fine.
No, but...but...
She was the one who did a bad thing.
He did a worse thing.
Eh?
Hey, what do you mean? Say it.
Answer me!
Are you blind to your own wrong doing?
Kimiko! What's up with this attitude?
No, no, wait wait, please calm down.
No, please do not interfere this is a problem between me (humble) and my daughter.
What is that? You change the way you talk in front of this woman.
- What is this, you! - Wait, wait...
You, you are so much arbitrary you don't have to scold her like that!
That's why she's this rebellious.
- So, is rebellious? My daughter? - No, well, that just slipped from my mouth...
without thinking...
Everyone has that, right?
Saying things without thinking such thing.
Kids her age are very sensitive!
I was just trying to stop you from hitting her.
I was only pretending!
I've never struck my daughter.
So maybe you spoil her!
Being harsh isn't always right!
Sometimes it's necessary!
Is that why you hit my daughter?
She takes after you! It's no use talking to either of you!
Let's go, Ritsu!
Excuse us!
I can't believe this.
- Is that the woman you fell for? - Yes.
- I hate her! - What? Kimiko? Kimiko.
That jerk!
Episode 4 The Kids Rebel
- Here you have. - Thanks.
- Here. - Thank you.
You sure work up an appetite at practice.
Thanks for the food. Do you come here often?
Yeah, why go straight home when no one's waiting for you?
Haruko says
there are plenty of girls who want to marry you.
But your expectations are too high, is that true?
No, that's not it.
I've had someone in mind for about 10 years.
That's the reason why I couldn't marry anyone else.
I never knew that.
Haruko-san didn't tell you?
I asked her to marry me.
And I wanted to hear how you really felt.
I don't know if I can take your father's place,
of if I'm the right person for Haruko-san.
Wataru-kun.
- How much was this? - That's okay.
I'll pay for my own.
I'll help.
Kimiko, I don't know what happened,
but you should try to get along with people.
And for a girl to be so rough...
He told everyone...
About Mom running off with that guy.
I couldn't let that go.
Anything else but people talking about Mom.
It's not like she works for the company.
It's been two years since her husband passed away.
It may be shameless, but...
- Wataru-chan. - Good evening.
I heard you were moving this month!
Moving?
The manager said someone else is moving in.
You should have told us. We'd could have given you a party.
Non-chan, it's ready.
Why can't we have okonomiyaki?
Okonomiyaki?
The other day, Noda's father made it.
You don't have to eat that again!
I like...
that guy!
Non-chan, don't let him fool you.
He got to you through your stomach!
Hi.
Hey, Haruko! Why didn't you tell me?
What?
We have to move out by the end of the month.
What? Is that true, Haru-san?
Keeping it a secret! What'd you expect to do by yourself?
You'd just worry.
You always do this!
When Dad died, you didn't call us at school!
You just sat at the hospital crying.
Keeping secrets doesn't change the facts!
I told you then,
no matter what happened, tell me right away.
But...
Why should I tell you? You're just a kid!
That's Ritsu and Noboru, not me!
What? He doesn't have to get all mad!
I'm sorry you gotta bear the brunt of everything.
People teasing you about your Mom.
I don't care anymore.
- But... - Never mind.
But, Dad, don't you ever see that woman again.
She's too pushy for you.
Let's eat.
- But... - Thanks for the food.
Thanks for the food.
But she really is a nice person.
And there's something warm about her.
Just being with her makes me happy.
She's not as bad as you think.
I told you, no! Got it?
Dad!
How can we find a place when you and Wataru
only make 140,000 yen a month?
You're right, it won't be easy.
Haru-san.
Aren't you hiding money?
Of course not!
Why hide it now?
Wataru needs it for high school next year.
We've got to make it through this year first!
Moving expenses, room deposits. How much do you think will take...
Hey! We've made it this far!
Because we've all been trying so hard!
I'm sorry.
- Good morning. - Good morning.
This is our new employee Ms. Sato.
It's nice to meet you.
I'm sure she'll get used to things in no time,
but please help her out until then.
Thank you very much.
Fujii, let her take over.
- Well, Sato-san. - Yes.
I want you to get used to using the register.
So, please help her.
Thank you.
- Sir! - What?
What should I do?
Looks like we have enough people. We could do without the part-time help.
I'll do anything. Please.
Look at that.
Uh!
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you.
Only employees are allowed in here.
What are you doing here? Don't you have work?
I start late today.
I wanted to apologize for yesterday.
I'm sorry, I think I said too much.
But Kimiko is really not a bad kid.
- I just want you to know that. - What about Ritsu's arm?
Could you please leave?
I told you my wife and I broke up. The truth is, she ran out on me.
With this young guy who work with me in Osaka.
I got around at school,
and that's why she got so upset. Please understand.
I didn't want you to find out...
Since I met you, I thought I could start over, if it's you.
You gave me hope for a second chance in life.
What are you doing here?
- Fresh daikon radishes. - Wait, wait a moment.
Time is up. Please pass it to the front.
This Sunday is Fujii's last game.
Really? I'm going to come cheer for him.
Let's come!
Noda-san.
I'm sorry about yesterday.
Does it hurt where she slapped you?
You blabbermouth.
Can't keep anything to yourself, can you?
I didn't tell anybody.
What is this?
This is your last game. You'd better just focus on your entrance exams.
If you don't, I'll have to answer for this as your tutor.
About before...
I'm sorry. I got stuck at work.
I'm sorry I just called all of a sudden.
No, excuse me. One medium draft, please.
What will you have?
I'm fine.
About before...
I...
don't think I'm ready to remarry.
Yamanaka-san, I really appreciate how you feel,
but I'm just not ready yet.
I'm sorry.
Excuse me.
Well, I...
I don't expect you to love me right off.
You might learn to love me after we're married.
I really appreciate your asking,
but...
Is it because Wataru-kun is against it?
I saw him after work the other day.
I thought you'd told him that I'd proposed.
Why...Why did you talk to him about it?
Because I really want to marry you, and I wanted to see how he felt.
But he didn't say anything. So I guessed he was against the idea.
I...
I can't accept.
- I'm back. - Welcome.
I just got home, too.
- Did you buy groceries? - I'll do the shopping from now on.
Why?
To keep you away from that woman.
If you go shopping every day,
you'll probably run into her.
What's wrong with running into her?
You didn't run into her today, did you?
No, I didn't.
Really?
Of course! Believe your father.
Why do you have to be so suspicious?
I hate that woman! She reminds me of Mom! She's too pushy!
Don't see her any more!
Okay! Okay!
Welcome back.
- Where's Wataru? - He's not home yet.
- I see. - Something wrong?
No.
Welcome back.
Ah, Wataru.
What are you doing?
What a romantic night.
The sky is so beautiful.
Aren't you going to eat?
Wataru.
Where are you going at this hour?
Wataru?
I'm going to start newspaper compilation.
But what about your entrance exam studies?
Don't worry. He'll do fine even if he doesn't study.
Oh yeah, this Sunday is his last game.
- His last one? - Let's all go together and watch.
Wataru will eat 5. What about you, Ritsu?
4.
Then 4, and 4 for me. And 2 for Non-chan.
Why can't we have okonomiyaki?
- But you love hot dogs, don't you? - Y-yes.
Morning.
That new uniform looks good!
I'll see you.
- Where are you going? - To school.
You got a date?
- No! - Really?
And don't you go seeing
that woman while I'm gone!
Got it?
She wouldn't see me, even if I want to see her.
Yeah!
Basket!
Beam!
Come on, don't run.
Hi!
What a coincidence. Going out?
Nice day, isn't it?
Stupid!
Here boy, this is for you.
That's okay. I don't let them have candy much.
We've got to go. Let's go.
Do that!
Yes?
You! Do that!
By all means.
Here.
- Come. - Non-chan.
Oh! It's so high!
Come on, Haruko-san!
Is this the right way?
Let's start.
Oh it's started.
Excuse me.
I'll sit in the back.
He might get upset if he sees me.
Okay.
- Wataru! - Do it, Wataru!
Uh...
What?
It wasn't me.
I didn't tell anyone about your wife.
I wouldn't do that. Please believe me.
I do. Don't worry. Go watch the game.
Yes.
Hey, tell me, who's winning?
Ah look, Wataru!
- He's good! - Of course he is!
Everyone!
- How much is left? - There's less than a minute left.
I guess I should go.
Uh!
Thanks for cheering.
And for carrying Noboru.
No. Hey, boy, I'll carry you on my shoulders any time.
Then...
Wataru!
Wataru! Congratulations!
We brought lunch. Let's eat together.
Hey, wait!
What do you think you're doing?
Wataru!
Wataru, stop it!
Can't you hit back?!
Wataru.
I'm not going to high school.
I'm going to work.
What?
You never said anything.
Our season's over, anyway. I'll start looking for work tomorrow.
I won't let you!
You always said being a good
student isn't everything.
You said there are a lot of more important things.
So why should I have to go to high school and college?
But this is different.
That's all I have to say. I'm gonna take a bath.
Wait!
Come sit here in front of me!
Sit down!
Do you know what will happen if you don't go to high school?
Maybe you don't have to get into a good college to be a great person.
But you always dreamed of being
a designer like your father! Are you giving up on that?
Is that what you really want to do?
What else can I do? How are we going to survive?
- About that... - What are we
going to do once we are kicked out of this place?
Your part-time job
and my newspaper deliveries won't support Ritsu and Noboru!
I'll work!
I'll look for a job that pays more. Things will work out. They will!
You're not planning on marrying anyone, are you?
Are you, Haruko?
That was a good punch.
Yamanaka-san asked you to marry him, didn't he?
Is that true?
What are you going to do? What are you thinking?
Something has been strange lately.
That guy there today!
Why was he cheering for me?
We just ran into...
Did you forget Dad already? You're just moving on?
I'll always be here for you. Isn't that enough?!
I'll always be here for you!
I'll always take care of you like dad would have.
So don't marry anyone else!
Not ever!
Okay, Haruko?
Okay?!
Wataru!
Wataru was crying.
Dinner is getting cold. Where could she be?
I'll leave it here.
He'll be okay.
He's always been strong.
Even when Dad died, he was stronger than all of us.
You're right.
Where is she?
Hello? Hello? Kimiko? Kimiko?
Where are you?
Kimiko.
Ah sorry, I'm sorry.
Kimiko.
What's wrong? I was worried about you.
Something wrong?
Kimiko.
- That was pitiful. - What?
Why didn't you hit him back?
You saw that?
You just let him hit you. Because of that woman?
You like her that much?
You even lied to me and saw her.
I'm sorry.
You don't understand anything.
You're all I've got.
I'm sorry.
- Oh, good morning. - Good morning.
I'm really sorry.
How is Wataru-kun?
Can I think a little more?
About getting married.
I don't deserve the chance after what I said before.
No, I'm glad.
Just give me a little more time.
I can wait.
I'm sorry about yesterday. Are you all right?
- Yes, don't worry about it. - But...
I'm sorry I followed you and caused so much trouble.
When I said I thought I could start over with you it was true.
I really believed that.
But I...
Did something happen?
Noda-san?
That's the first time you called me Noda.
I guess that's enough to make me happy.
I've given up.
I won't forget you...
as long as I live.
Goodbye.
Uh!
Nothing. I wish I'd learned how to make okonomiyaki.
Noboru wanted to have it again.
Really? Tell him I said, "hi."
Well, see you.