'Morning.
Wait...!
That one's...
What? I've gotta hurry, you know.
Move. Move!
Wataru, use this one.
No one's in there.
But Kimiko-chan... You know.
You know, she did a big one in there!
You're so thick, Wataru!
Kimiko-chan!
You've got no tact, Haru-san.
I was trying to help her.
Then you shouldn't have
said "she did a BIG one", right in front of her!
I know how she felt.
Wataru should have known!
What's the difference, anyway?
You don't understand women.
A girl doesn't want the guy she likes to
be around after she's gone #2
The place still smells. It's embarrassing!
We're trying to eat.
See, you've got no tact.
What kind of candy is a tact? Is it good?
It's not candy.
And the way you said in front of everyone
Noda-san likes Wataru!
You hurt her feelings.
That was... It was just a joke.
Her father's been acting strange ever since then.
What?
Nothin'.
What?! You're giving me the creeps!
Just come out with it!
It's nothin', but...
But what?
Well...
Nothin'. But...
Never mind.
I'm finished.
- I'm going. - Wait.
Wataru, how do you feel about Kimiko?
I won't tell anyone!
I forgot my key.
What's goin' on between you and Wataru-kun?
You know, like... ...holding hands,
having ice cream together.
Or, you know... ...writing notes to each other.
I'm going. I'm not gonna listen to that.
I'm going!
It's important!
Do you like Kimiko-chan?! Or not?!
- Just forget it! - Wataru!
You did it now.
Wataru!
Haru-san! It's your fault.
Tact, Haruko!
Yes.
Episode 10 Forbidden First Love
Look Captain! This one's cute!
And the bouquet.
Over there.
This one's nice. What do you think?
It looks good, Manager!
Manager? Captain?
He was the team Captain
and I was the Manager.
We've known each other 10 years, since junior high.
Junior high?
My first love.
Marrying your first love.
That's every woman's dream.
Marrying your first love?
Noda? What's wrong?
Sorry. Are you okay?
What's wrong? Are you okay?
Maybe you should see the doctor.
Not a doctor.
They always say a doctor can't cure the lovesick.
Lovesick?
She's only 13...
You and a 13-year-old?!
Age doesn't matter when it comes to love.
What?!!
- Noda-san. - What?
- About Haru-san... - I don't wanna hear it.
She didn't mean any offense.
It sure seemed like it!
If that wasn't buttin' in, what is?
If that's not being thick, what is?!
I know, but...
Sometimes she puts her foot in her mouth
but she's got her good points, too.
I told you, I don't wanna hear it.
Noda-san. Try to understand her.
- Why should I? - Because...
if she and your Dad get married,
she'll be your mother.
Want me to twist your mouth some more?
Hey!
Everything's such a mess.
- You do something. - What am I supposed to do?
- You should tell her straight out. - I am straight with her.
Do you mean...?
What are you thinking?
Ow!
Her first love? Wataru?
Yup.
What are you going to do?
Let it go.
But maybe I can use this
to get on her good side.
You'd let them go out together?
Sure. Why not?
It's not like they're blood-relatives.
Those are kind of loose standards.
They're just kids.
It's not that big a deal.
And the boys are getting along with Noda-san these days.
Kimiko-chan and I have to get along better.
Because you're going to be her mother?
Well... Some mothers
can't get along with their own daughters.
The sooner Kimiko-chan and I
get along, the better.
Some personalities just don't match.
It's better not to force it.
It's okay.
I'm more than twice her age.
Something will work out.
I have a feeling something bad's going to happen.
You're such a worry wart.
Smells good. We haven't had this for a long time.
It's our treat for the month.
Octopus balls.
What time are you coming home tonight?
Can't you quit your night job
since you went back to work at the wedding hall?
- Kimiko... - No more talk like this morning.
It's not that.
I wanted to ask you about the future.
- The future? - Well...
I can understand. Wataru's a pretty good-looking guy.
I said, forget it.
I won't.
Sit down.
I'll say this as your father.
- You can't marry him. - Marry?!
Yeah! He's gonna be your brother.
You can't marry him.
Even if you're not related by blood, he's gonna be your brother.
You have to understand that.
Even if I said you could,
it wouldn't be acceptable.
Don't be stupid! I'm not marrying him!
And he won't be my brother!
You like him that much?
No! But I'm against you marrying Haruko!
Oh, that's good.
No, listen!
Oh.
Dad!
Oh.
You going?
This is important.
What?
How does Wataru-kun feel
about Kimiko?
I wonder.
How far do you think it's gotten?
I don't know.
But that's irresponsible...!
You're being irresponsible about this.
You can't just wait for
for something bad to happen.
Maybe it's okay for you. Wataru-kun's a boy.
But my Kimiko's a girl!
If something happens, Kimiko's the one who'll suffer.
What are you talking about?!
You think he'd do something
like that to Kimiko-chan? He wouldn't.
What on earth are you thinking?
But lots of young girls are getting pregnant these days.
Pregnant?
She probably hasn't even started yet.
What?
When a girl becomes a woman.
You know.
Forget it! Anyway, she can't be pregnant,
so calm down.
- Are you sure? - Yes!
Yes, I am.
I guess you're right.
What's that?
Yes?
Kimiko-chan! I'm sorry about this morning.
I made you some stew to apologize.
I don't want it.
Don't be like that.
I told you I don't want it.
Oh, you're eating. Excuse me.
- What...? - Oh! Octopus balls!
Is that your dinner?
I, uh...
I can help you, Kimiko-chan.
I know all about Wataru.
Ask me anything. Here.
What are you doing?
I know what you're up to.
You want me to say it's okay to get married.
Trying to take advantage of a person's weakness.
Like a typical old lady!
Old lady?!
If the truth ticks you off,
you know you're immature.
If you can't fight back, go home.
Hurry up and get out.
You lost this one.
What's wrong, Haru-san?
That brat, Kimiko!
I try to be humble, and she goes off!
Another fight? Why can't you try to get along?
She threw away my stew!
It took over an hour to make that!
This is yucky!
What?!
Ultra Kick!
Ultra Beam...
The colors will run if you wash these together.
- Who cares? - Wait...
Just leave me alone.
- Gomora! - Who?!
- Ultra Punch! - What are you doing, you brat?!
Non-chan, you shouldn't hit a girl.
- What's wrong, Noda-san? - Nothin'.
If you've got a stomachache, you'd better go to the infirmary.
You're too nice to Noda-san.
Don't play favorites.
Be nice to all of us!
Yes...
It started.
Stop by at the drug store on your way home.
And ask your mother if you have any questions.
She's older and wiser.
I'll give you a pain killer for now.
I thought she was a kid, but she's a girl.
But the way she talks!
- Calling me and old lady. - I'm sorry. Was it today?
I'll make the payment right away.
- Haruko. - Yes.
I'm sorry, but could you go to the bank for me?
Yes.
O-kei sure makes a lot.
Kimiko!
What are you doing?
Nothing.
Can we talk?
Forget what Haruko says.
It doesn't matter who likes who.
It's stupid to fight over something like that.
What's wrong? Hey!
I like you.
But it's not like I want you
to go out with me or anything.
I just wanted to see you.
When I see you...
...It's like the whole day... is so much better.
That's why I always watched for you.
All I want to do was see you.
I just...
wanted things to be left that way.
I...
I'm not good at saying this.
This is the first time for me, too.
Hot today, isn't it? Feels like summer.
I like your Dad.
I hated him at first.
So...
I mean...
I look at you as my sister.
If your Dad marries Haruko, you will be.
So, I'm your big brother.
And Noboru's your little brother. And Ritsu...
When's your birthday? Ritsu's is in July.
I'm not your little sister. I'm not...
your little sister.
Aren't you going home?
You want something?
What are you doing here?
Were you listening?
No! I was just passing by and saw you two.
So I wondered what was up.
I'm sorry.
Eavesdropping! Just like an old lady!
You're always meddling!
I hate you!
I don't know what Dad sees in you!
Do you know how depressing
it's been since you move in?!
I don't want you marrying my Dad.
Yeah.
I...!
I...
I don't care!!
I'm not crying.
I know.
I'm goin' home.
Cheer up!
I won't die...
- I'm home. - Hi.
Wataru.
- Come here. - What?
Just come here.
Just act normal.
What are you talking about?
You and Kimiko-chan can't help how
you feel about each other.
But you can't act differently to her now.
Just be the same as you always have been.
Okay? Got it?
- Answer! - Yes.
Good.
How could you say you look at her as a sister?
Were you listening?
Don't talk to your mother like that!
I'm home.
I'm going to work.
Kimiko?
What's wrong?
Stew again?
We have to. I made too much.
Here.
I don't want any. Me neither.
You'll eat some, won't you?
Yes!
- Haruko-san! - What?
Kimiko went to bed without dinner.
Actually, she said she had a stomachache today.
Her stomach?
I wonder if she ate something funny.
- The stew! - Non-chan!
Here! Thank you.
Oh, I've gotta go.
Would you look in on her later?
Please.
'Bye!
I look at you as my sister.
I'm coming in, Kimiko-chan.
How are you feeling?
Here.
What's that?
A bra. You're not wearing one yet, are you?
Do you have a fever? I'll get a thermometer.
Just to let you know, it's not because of Wataru.
Okay.
Noda-san always watched you play basketball.
She must have been lonely moving here alone,
so she fell for you.
No matter how hard I try to be nice, she's mean to me.
But you say one thing, and she's so sweet to you.
What are you trying to say?
Wait, YOU don't like HER, do you?
No! But I think you should try
understand how she feels.
I was just thinking that.
Sometimes it's nicer to be
straight out, even if it might
hurt their feelings.
He always comes off looking good.
Wait here a minute. I'll get one from our place.
I...
I don't know what to do.
What?
The nurse told me to ask my mother.
And some other blabber.
And I can't talk to Dad about it.
Uh, you mean, you...?
Congratulations!
It's nothing to celebrate.
It's nothing to worry about.
You might get cramps, though.
I couldn't buy those things.
Leave everything to me!
I'll go get some.
- Is Kimiko okay? - Yeah.
- Maybe I should go see her. - No!
But you told me to act normal.
Not today. Tomorrow. Tomorrow!
He told Kimiko he didn't like her?
Well, in a way.
But she ate a lot
for breakfast this morning.
That's good!
Maybe she felt better
just getting it over with.
That's good.
That's good! That's good!
Why are you so happy?
I was afraid they were gonna get married.
Married?! Who?
Wataru-kun and Kimiko.
I've got bigger news. Kimiko-chan got it.
What?
You know.
What? Really?
Really.
So, Kimiko's...
I see.
What's wrong, Wataru?
Nothing.
Good morning.
He said "Good morning", Kimiko.
Good morning.
We'll see you.
'Bye, Gomora!
Who you calling Gomora, you brat?!
'Morning, Noda-san. Are you feeling better?
You'd better tell that brat
not to talk like that to his elders!
I hope we're not having stew again.
What's this, Haru-san?
Are we celebrating something?
It's for the Nodas.
Kimiko's just gonna throw it away again.
I don't care.
Haru-san, Noda-san didn't start...
You're so sharp, Ritsu!
Oh, I get it!
- What? - What?
- I can't tell you. - Tell us!
If you're too insensitive to understand, why tell you?
Who are you calling insensitive?
- Wataru, isn't he? - Yeah... No.
- I'm home. - Hi.
What?
Sekihan rice. I thought we could have it tonight.
Let's celebrate together.
I don't want any.
Why not? I got it just for you.
Haruko just brought it.
She shouldn't have, though.
It's a little too sticky,
but for a lousy cook like Haruko, it's not bad.
- Now, Kimiko. - I know.
This is the first time I've eaten her cooking.
Congratulations, Kimiko.
Shut up. Let's eat.
So, she ate it?
Yeah, she finally saw your good side.
Maybe she'll start warming up to you now.
I hope so.
So,
I think we should get started on preparations.
For what?
The ceremony. Our wedding ceremony.
Wedding ceremony?
Let's go all out.
I'll pass.
Pass? Why?
Just think. We don't have any money.
Not even savings.
- We don't have to worry about that. - Why not?
We can use the money we get as gifts,
and just cut back on groceries a while.
Everyone will think we're poor.
So what?
We ARE poor!
Well...
Don't worry about appearances.
So, then,
we'll use our gift money as collateral for a loan.
Collateral for a loan?!
Why bother having a wedding at that rate?
- Wait, Haruko-san! - Be careful!
You're entitled to more than one wedding ceremony.
That's fine, if you're rich!
So, what? Poor people can't have more than one?
I'm just saying we don't HAVE to have one!
We're going to have one.
I don't want to!
Those two are such a pain.
- What is that? - Nothing.
I'm Nakajo, the wedding coordinator...
- Uh... - Noda!
Can I speak with you?
It's so busy now! What is it?
Not here.
Tell me when the room's ready for the reception.
Yes.
Ouch, ouch!
What? Hurry! Speak.
I'm going to get married.
- Married? - Yes.
Not that 13-year-old!
No, that woman I carried off.
Oh, that person. Then, congratulations.
What I wanted to ask was...
Hurry up! We're busy!
Get to the point.
I wanted to ask you to be our go-between.
Go-between.
Go-between? Me?
I thought you were
the best person...
Let's discuss this over tea!
Ouch... Ouch...
Take care of things, will you?
Why not have another ceremony?
What am I gonna do? Play a virgin with 3 kids?
Besides, I don't have any money.
Oh, the economics.
When you have it as hard as we do...
How can he think of having one when he's so poor?
He wants to borrow it.
- From who? - I don't know.
It's my first time! I thought
someone would ask me by now,
but no one has. I'll do my best.
I always see them do it. I think I can do it.
There's one other thing.
Tell me. Anything. Just leave everything to your go-between.
Could you lend us the money for the ceremony?
What? What?
The money for the ceremony...
You want to borrow the money for your ceremony from me?
From me?
Yes. Please!
Hello. Hello?
Kimiko?
What do you want? Cream soda?
You like that, don't you?
Excuse me. Cream soda and coffee.
Yes.
What are you here for?
What do you mean?
I wanted to see you.
It's been a year already, hasn't it?
Did you come alone?
Of course.
What happened to that guy?
Did he dump you?
We broke up long ago.
But what about your father? How's he doin'?
You've got a lot of nerve!
Do you know what you put him through,
running off with that guy?!
Dad had to quit his job!
You've got nerve coming to see him!
That's what I came to tell you.
That's the only reason I came!
Kimiko.
Don't call us again.
I'm sorry. It was my fault.
Kimiko.
I'm sorry, Kimiko.
Kimiko-chan! You went out?
I'm going to make croquettes. I'll take you some later.
Are you really going to marry Dad?
Not as long as you're against it. Don't worry.
A little oily, but it's okay.
Try some.
What's wrong?
What? Somethin' on your mind?
Nope.
Oh.
Did you forget about Mom?
Why bring that up? That's like bad luck.
Haruko-san. What's so urgent?
This way.
Sundays are busy at work.
Chief.
- This is Chief Nakajo. - Fujii Haruko.
Thank you so much for the honor.
Well, the truth is,
...actually, it's my first time as go-between. - Go-between?
Don't worry. I've seen a lot of weddings.
- Coffee? - Yes.
What's going on?
3 lumps.
Please, have a seat. Future Mrs. Noda.
It was difficult trying to
schedule you in this month.
This month?!
I pulled every string I could
to get you the 30th. That's a lucky day.
That's great! Shows you've been in the business 20 years.
As go-between, I'll give a speech about each of you,
so I'd like to ask you
some questions,
please.
Could you excuse us a moment?
What? You just decided?!
I never said I was going to have a big wedding!
I'm not having a big ceremony!
I'm not planning having a wedding!
Don't worry. You don't have to worry about the money.
Not worry?
The Chief's going to lend us the money. Let's go talk to him.
Why have a wedding if we have to borrow for it?
Why not? We'll always remember it.
I'm going back to work.
Don't bother me for this again!
But this is important!
My work is more important!
The wedding's more important!
- Noda-san. - Yes.
Someone to see you.
I'll be right there. Don't go.
I'm not staying.
Stay here. I'll be right back.
No... Wait...!
Someone's here to see me?
They're in Booth 5.
- Dad! - Kimiko. What are you doing here?
You!
It's been a long time.
But...
Mom said she had to talk to you
no matter what.
It's too late for that.
Mom wants to get back together with you.