My wife Michiru was an ordinary woman who lived in a small town in Nagasaki.
I'll go to Tokyo with you.
What?
Michiru eloped with a man to Tokyo.
Hey, do you know which dentist Furukawa-san went to?
No, I didn't ask her.
It's been 3 hours since she been out.
What do you mean Michiru went missing?
She's not picking up her phone either.
Michiru-chan?
Takei?!
She left her job, family, and her boyfriend...
...for some short-lived happiness that was never bound to last.
aozorasubs
Life Story of
Bookstore Clerk Michiru
Episode 2: Lies
Furukawa? Where are you now?
Hatsuyama...
Don't make us worry.
I'm sorry...
Where are you now?
Tokyo.
What? Tokyo?
Um... you see.
I'm with Kazuki-san now.
Furukawa, didn't you meet with him to end it?
Look, Hatsuyama.
Um...
Can you keep this a secret?
This, you say?
The fact that I'm in Tokyo with Kazuki-san.
Impossible!
Like, how about... just tell Sanae-san that I'm feeling sick.
It's been 6 hours since you went to the dentist!
You're right.
Tatebu even suggested we submit a request for a police search.
I see...
You should put yourself in our shoes, too.
You're being too selfish.
But...
Look...
If I were sick, I wouldn't be able to call.
I'll come back on first flight tomorrow morning.
First thing in the morning?
I'll be at work at 9:30, okay? Please.
Then, you'll take today off on sick leave but...
...you'll properly come to work tomorrow, alright.
Yes, I promise.
Hatsuyama, I'm really sorry.
It's only one night, so forgive me.
What about your family?
I'll call them later and say I'll stay over at your place.
Will it work out?
Yes it will, since my family really likes you.
Okay... But definitely, tomorrow.
Yeah, definitely.
Thanks, Hatsuyama.
Bye.
I borrowed a four-wheel drive for the camp.
Let's have fun on our summer holiday.
Kyutaro.
Chiaki
Oh, a mail from Sis.
Is she alright?
I'll stay over at Hatsuyama-san's, so don't worry.
What parent wouldn't worry after their child disappearing for 6 hours?
Call her immediately.
The person you are calling is temporarily not available...
Can't reach her.
Then, what about Hatsuyama-san?
Let's stop. Isn't it enough that she's safe?
If she's together with level-headed Hatsuyama-san, all is fine.
Well, that's true.
It would be here.
Please.
Welcome. Thank you for your visit.
Here's our menu.
Two of this, please.
Iberico pork special for two, right?
Okay, thank you very much.
What would you like to drink?
A draft beer for me and...
Michiru-chan, would you like red wine or maybe champagne?
Hmm, what should I have?
If you prefer a fresh taste, how about this?
It seems perfect for you, milady.
Then, this one please.
Milady, he said.
It's because you're a beauty.
You think so?
Even when you wear such a uniform,
you cannot hide your inner grace.
Michiru-chan, what happened?
The person you're calling is unavailable at the moment...
I wonder if she bought the lottery tickets...
What's wrong?
Thank you for the meal.
Why do they all make such a fuss? I'll be back tomorrow morning, anyway.
Yeah, you'll return tomorrow.
Would you rather have me stay?
I want to be together with you always.
But, we both have to work, right.
We'll be together all the time for tonight.
The 6 o'clock plane!
Yesterday you left early and today you're late? I'm shocked.
For the plane ticket.
I made a reservation for the 6:20 flight. Get home safely.
I want to be together with you always.
If it was me, I can make you shine even more.
I'll always side with you.
What the heck!
Contrary to the sweet words, the man's attitude was detestable.
And yet, she yearned for him.
Just that, returning to her life as a bookstore keeper just like before...
She thought of the ordinary life her future self would lead...
...as boring, maybe.
Yes, Kourindo Books here.
Good morning, it's Furukawa.
Good morning.
I'm sorry for not being able to contact you yesterday.
So? Are you better now?
Well... that's...
They said I better get a checkup at a bigger hospital.
For the cavity?
No.
Seems like other areas are somehow affected, so...
...a checkup at a hospital in Tokyo has been arranged at the last minute.
A hospital in Tokyo?
Hence, I'd like to get my summer holidays in advance.
Geez, I'd just planned the shifts.
Won't it work out somehow?
And with my remaining paid leave...
May I take a 10-day holiday starting today?
'Starting today' is quite sudden.
I'd like to recover properly.
Please, Sawada-san.
I guess it can't be helped if you're sick.
I understand...
I'm sorry.
My wife thought she'd get away with such a small lie.
Sorry, I'll be hospitalized 10 days for examination.
I'll be back with a souvenir from Tokyo. Regards.
Hospitalized for examination?
Sorry for not calling.
I'm in Tokyo for a sick relative.
I think I'll be able to come back in about 10 days. Sorry.
A sick relative?
The camp's not affected...
My friend in Tokyo is hospitalized.
Alongside visiting, I also took 10 days off.
Tell Dad for me.
A friend in Tokyo?
That's how a small fib turned into a pack of lies.
Hello, Takei?
Michiru-chan?
Can we meet now?
Sure.
You're still in Tokyo?
Yeah, well. I'll tell you when we meet.
This, too.
Thus, I got Takei to accompany me.
Seems good.
This might do.
Cute~ What do you think?
I think this suits you.
This?
Yeah...
Well, stuff happens.
Thanks.
Lemme carry this.
Thank you.
These are really good for walking.
Yeah.
Say, can I maybe stay at yours for about 10 days?
Yeah, sure.
Then, take those home with you for me.
What will you do?
Um, well... I'll be meeting with a friend.
The publisher guy you were with at the airport?
No, not him.
I see.
There might be days I won't return, so...
Tell me where you place the key, and draw me a map, too.
'Kay.
Do you know Kichijouji?
Where's that?
It's about 20 minutes from both Shinjiku and Shibuya.
Dunno...
I'll draw it.
Toyomasu-san, how's this?
Looks pretty good.
Wait a moment.
Michiru-chan?
Did you get back safely?
Nope.
The plane didn't take off?
Nope, I didn't get on it.
'Didn't get on it'...
Where are you calling from now?
Close by.
'Close by', meaning?
Close to your company.
There's a sign that says Koujunsha.
Wait there, I'll head over right now.
I'm out for a bit.
Will you be alright at work?
Yeah.
Yeah, I took an advanced summer holiday.
I still had paid leave, too.
I came all the way to Tokyo, anyway. Wouldn't it be a waste?
Waste, you say...
For how long?
10 days.
10 days?
I can't meet you every day.
I know.
I'll stay at my friend's when we can't meet.
Friend? That gay one?
He's harmless.
Call me when you're free, okay?
Yeah.
I still got work, so I'll be going.
Here, to make up for not being able to meet daily.
It's fine, though...
See you.
'Kay...
Chiaki-chan, after you finish school, will you work at a local beauty parlor?
I haven't decided yet.
You're the career woman type.
Good luck.
Here, I polished it.
Thanks.
By the way, is your relative in bad health?
'Scuse me?
In Tokyo. Michiru-chan's accompanying them, right?
Do you not need to go?
She has to be there for 10 days...
I'm worried.
Well...
What's with the drink? You're a young lady!
Michiru's also not back. What's wrong with my daughters?
I'm innocent, compared to Sis.
What do you mean?
Sis said she'll stay in Tokyo for 10 days on summer holiday.
Said she's nursing a friend, but I wonder...
Excuse me...
The summer bonus was just chicken feed.
You see, my husband's retrenched, right?
Can't I strike a million please?
Right.
Even a hundred thousand would be good.
Let's put our hopes on the tickets Furukawa-san bought.
Thanks to her, my plans got messed up.
It should be my summer holidays from tomorrow.
It couldn't be helped since she had to get examined.
Bear with it.
Hatsuyama-san, you should know, right?
About what?
What do you mean, Michiru-chan got a hospital checkup?
To me she said that "a relative got sick"...
That girl...
I see...
She didn't want me to worry...
I'm sure that's why.
Furukawa has her caring side, too.
I don't think it's anything serious.
You think so?
But I wish she'd told me everything.
So standoffish? We're in a relationship, after all.
Morning.
I have been busy lately...
Slept well.
Let's heat up the soup and have breakfast.
Yeah.
Takei, you've got no classes today?
Wow!
Awesome, Takei! It's all my favorite foods!
I know everything about you.
Because...
You're my-
Hello.
Yeah, I'm fine.
Yes.
Yes, sure, I can go.
Yeah.
See you.
First time I had such wine. It was expensive, wasn't it?
Let's come again.
Sorry that I have to go.
It's okay.
It's hard on you that you have to get back to work, right?
It can't be helped, since it's a reception at a client's.
Do your best.
See you.
Oh, chief.
Thank you for working hard till late.
Same to you.
I forgot something I need to take with me tomorrow.
Can I go ahead?
Yeah. I'm also done here.
Good night.
What's with you, Michiru-chan?
Like that, Michiru's 10-day summer holiday passed,
and her thoughtless lies are about to be found out.
Ten days later
Father!
Please tell me the truth!
The truth, you say...
Michiru-chan doesn't have a serious illness, right?
Michiru?
What the heck is going on with Michiru-chan?
If it's something you don't know, how are we supposed to?
But it seems, in contrary to her appearance, your daughter is pretty daring.
Whether a sick relative or a sick friend,
or her own checkup, it all sounds strange.
Makes me wonder how you raised her.
I'll scold her properly when she comes back, so please be lenient this time.
That is not something for me to decide.
Fired?
Back to work!
Yes.
I'll go home tomorrow...
Yeah...
Kazuki-san, can you stay over?
No?
Ah, I'm glad.
Then, let me treat you tonight, okay?
Yeah.
At 7, then.
Okay~
Unforgivable!
Embarrassing me like this...
Father, she must have some circumstances.
Michiru-chan wouldn't just...
Starvation tactics!
Kyutaro-kun, could you take me to the credit union?
Okay.
Unfortunately, your card is out of service.
Oh, I should call Kazuki-san.
Hello, Hatsuyama? I'll be back tomorrow.
Furukawa, let me frankly tell you something important.
Oh, what?
You might not be able to go on like this.
What do you mean?
You might not be able to come back to work.
Your father...
...got so angry, he withdrew all the money on your account.
Oh.
I see.
You'll have nowhere to go.
It's really bad!
And I also can't take care of you any longer.
A one-night adventure. A lie made to cover her oversleeping.
Both should have been trifling matters.
Excuse me. Could you please check if these hit anything?
Miss...
Congratulations!
One of them hit the jackpot!
It's 200 million yen!
What?
200 million yen...?
Be careful.
This lottery ticket...
...would be something that messes up my wife's fate big time.
To be continued
One too many... why?
1 ticket - 200 million yen!
Hey, you have exactly 42 pieces of our lottery tickets, right?
Where did we crossed paths I wonder, I don't get it even now
Doko de kake chigaeta no darou ima to nareba wakaranai
どこで掛け違えたのだろう 今となれば分からない
200 million yen...
Is it mine?
I bought an extra ticket...
Like to wander about Step out, can't go back anymore
Samayou you ni Step out mou atomodori wa dekinai
さまようように Step out もう後戻りはできない
Can I stay for a little longer?
Step out
Mom...
It's alright if I become happy, right?
You were holding onto something that time Down Down Down Down
Kimi wa sono toki nanika wo daite Down Down Down Down
君はその時 何かを抱いて Down Down Down Down
Translator: yuizaki_libra, Ara
Down
Leaving that trembling body behind, where are you headed for
Furueru sono mi okizari ni shite doko e mukau
震えるその身 置き去りにして どこへ向かう
Timers: Ara, Ruu
Typesetter: Ruu
Karaoke Timer/KFX: Mitsu
Why while in fate, you didn't hold out your last card
Naze unmei no mama saigo no KAADO wo kazasazu
なぜ運命のまま 最後のカードをかざさず
QCs: SacredCultivator, Ruu, Jess
That shows the shape of your fortune
You're in a state where you can't believe
Shinjirarenai mama
信じられないまま
Encoder: SacredCultivator
Is it ace of spades or the only joker
The hope that connects future too Run out
Kibou wo tsunagu mirai mo Run out
希望をつなぐ未来も Run out
Like this forever forever forever You're alone
このまま ずっとずっとずっと You’re alone
Kono mama zutto zutto zutto You're alone