My wife Michiru was an ordinary woman who lived in a small town in Nagasaki.
She took a summer vacation in Tokyo that started on a mere whim.
However...
Congratulations.
One of them hit the jackpot!
First prize is 200 million yen!
What...?
A single lottery ticket, bought at the request of colleagues at work,
had become the 200-million-yen ticket. As realization sank in...
200 million yen...
There are exactly 42 tickets, right?
One ticket too many...
What? How come?
I bought an extra ticket...
Hey, Takei. Is it okay if I stay here a bit longer?
My wife decided to live in Tokyo.
Life Story of
aozorasubs
Bookstore Clerk Michiru
Furukawa-sama.
Furukawa-sama!
Oh... Yes.
Episode 4: Secret
Furukawa-sama.
We've finished with all the formalities now.
Congratulations.
Excuse me.
Anyone would be in a state of shock in this kind of situation.
Yamamoto-kun.
Please take this.
'Lottery Ticket Manual'?
Yes.
It's to help people like you who have won large sums of money.
It was prepared with inputs from lawyers, counselors, financial planners and other such specialists.
All said and done, it is a huge sum of money.
There's no mistaking that.
Those who have won over 10 million are given such manuals.
Our bank will take the responsibility of investing the money for you.
Yamamoto here will guide you.
Please tell her what you wish to do.
I'm Yamamoto Tokiko from the Customer Service Department.
Hello.
Please excuse me for a bit.
'What you should do right away, and what you should not do'...
That's right.
What you should do right away is put away your prize money in a safe place.
Well, since you've already deposited it in our bank, this part is clear now.
However, you are highly excited and confused now.
You must not give in to your emotions and do things like broadcasting the news of your winning to everybody,
splurging, quitting your job, and so on.
Winning the lottery does not necessarily mean you'll be a winner in life.
Okay.
Please try your best to continue to live as you've done till now.
And then, please be careful about whom you tell the news of your windfall.
Okay.
Ah, on my part, I will keep this to myself, so please rest assured.
Man cannot keep secrets.
So, it's better that you think carefully and calmly before telling anyone about your windfall.
Okay.
You must become conscious of the fact that at present, you are in a highly excited state.
Hatsuyama-san, when was the last time you talked with Michiru-chan?
About 10 days back, I guess.
It's been 20 days and she hasn't answered my phone yet.
Is that so?
Ah, it's okay. I can do it.
Michiru-chan seems somewhat upset with me...
I don't think that's the case.
But it's strange.
We'd planned to go camping in the summer holidays and she was really looking forward to it...
I don't think it's your fault.
I wonder...
Hatsuyama-san!
Yes?
Please check the inventory.
Okay!
Sorry, I have to go.
Winning the lottery does not necessarily mean you'll be a winner in life.
Michiru-san?
What a coincidence!
W-what are you doing here?
I came to withdraw money.
And then, I bumped into you.
Are you with Takei?
Senpai is working part-time right now.
Ah, I see.
Well, see you.
Michiru-san!
Have you had lunch yet?
Let me clear this away.
Please take your time.
And then, Takei just fell over.
What?!
Seems Takei-senpai used to fall over a lot.
You could say he had poor balance. He was somewhat frail.
He used to cry a lot.
Takei-senpai was like that?
Yeah...
Well... Maybe it was because he transferred schools from Kumamoto and came to Nagasaki.
He just kept tagging along after me.
"Like a bone-melting tequila, we kiss..."
Do you know that? It's Matsutouya Yumi.
Is that "Midsummer Night's Dream"?
That's right.
It was Takei's favorite.
What?!
How surprising!
He'd sing while walking and fall all over again. He was a weird kid, wasn't he?
There were times when he'd fall and break his front teeth...
And his mother would get angry with him, so I would go along with him.
Somehow, he was just like a girl.
Michiru-san, you seem to be in high spirits today.
Did something good happen?
No, not really.
Well, I'll be...
I don't have change...
It's alright. You'd better answer your phone quickly.
Are you sure? Well, then.
Next time.
Kazuki-san? Sorry.
No, it's fine. I have something to tell you, too.
Okay.
Tonight, then.
Okay~
You must not make impulsive, extravagant purchases.
I shouldn't have?
Thank you for your patronage.
Would you like to order more meat?
I think... we have enough of it?
A glass of red wine, please.
Certainly.
Michiru-chan, what did you want to talk about?
Something bothering you?
You must be prepared to face the fact that telling even one person may result in the secret getting leaked out and becoming common knowledge.
You're aware of the rumors about Toyomasu-san and Tatebu, right?
You're kidding! 200 million yen?
200 million yen?!
What about you?
You said you had something to tell me...
Yeah.
Um... uh...
We may not be able to meet for a while.
Huh? Why?
Um...
I'd made plans for the summer vacation a long time back...
With your wife?
Er... I mean...
Um... Her parents' home...
Hey...
What do you think of me?
I'm just so worried.
I...!
I...
Hey, Kazuki-san...
Have you even once thought of leaving your wife and staying with me?
Excuse me.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Of course, I have.
The dilemma of finding that the person she wants to confide her secret to right at the start is untrustworthy...
She cannot tell anyone about the 200 million yen.
Ouch...
Irritated at the futility of having a relationship with a man with whom she could not share her secrets.
The void in her heart can be filled only with money...
My wife tells me much later that she was caught up by such thoughts.
Thank you for sparing time on a busy day like this.
Well.
I'm grateful to you for all that you've done and I've always wanted to tell you that, Tateishi-san.
I don't think Furukawa-san will return.
Some trouble at work...?
When you say work...
I don't think there's any reason for her to go to Tokyo.
As far as I know, I'm in charge of special books.
Eh? You?
There's Hanmoto-san who has great regard for the area.
Sometimes, those in charge of a store that has been highly commended are called to Tokyo, so they can be entertained,
since they're such profit-making publishers, y'know.
Profit-making...
A businessman is a fairly good man, I think.
What? Don't tell me... no way!
Hey!
Oh...
I wondered how you were doing.
How are you, Furukawa-sama?
Don't you have work today?
Ah, I've just come here.
Oh? I thought you were from Tokyo.
That's why... I haven't made any decisions regarding work.
Well... that's why that good fortune... You're to be envied.
But, I feel very unsettled...
Did you tell anyone about the windfall?
You did well.
If you had confided in even one person...
"Man can't keep a secret", they say.
The rumor will spread, and suddenly the attitude of those around you will change.
You may even end up distrusting people, so I've heard.
These are strange words coming from a bank employee like me, but...
If you're thinking of making a clean start and resolutely moving to a new place,
how do you feel about starting a new life in Tokyo?
It's your best shot at happiness.
You must not let this chance slip away.
Please take care of this child even after I'm dead.
Please let her be happy.
Please... please take care of her.
I'm home.
Welcome back~
I'm home.
Michiru-chan, you haven't stepped out in a while.
I'll make you something right away.
Okay.
Hey, Takei.
What is it?
I'm thinking of taking up work here. What do you think?
Since you've decided, I guess it's fine.
Hmm...
Michiru-chan.
Yes?
Please wash the lettuce.
Oh, okay.
There's no opening at the place where you work, I guess?
For you?
I can't?
You're best suited to work in a bookstore.
I see...
But, I don't know why... I feel like I want a change.
I'm already 25.
I feel like I'm always sponging off you...
I don't want to be a nuisance.
I'm using the bed that you have.
And as for food, you have to make for two...
Somehow... Hmm...
I don't mind.
I'll rent another room.
Can you afford it?
Yeah. I have some savings.
"Like a bone-melting tequila, we kissed..."
Wasn't this your favorite, Takei?
Yeah.
"Let's dance so furiously that the night sky too chokes up."
"I..."
"I... I..."
"I could not wait for the distant, distant, distant dream, dream."
"Look at me till the very last, ignite me."
House-hunting is tough...
You can stay here until you find something you like.
Okay, but...
Michiru-san, it'll go faster if you search on the Net.
Oh, really?
Takei-senpai, may I borrow your laptop?
Okay.
First of all, which locality do you prefer?
Which locality...
Maybe I should stay close to Takei. It'll be safer.
Well, in Kichijouji area, then.
How big a place do you want?
Smaller than this place.
1K = one kitchen
1K, then.
Rent?
Hmm... Around 30-40,000.
No way, Michiru-san!
Nowadays, at 30-40,000, you don't even get a bath attached.
What, really?! Well, with bath attached, then.
Bath attached.
Wow... amazing.
I wonder if toilet should be separate...
Thank you very much.
You're welcome.
Dad?
Yes?
Can I redo our room?
What's this all of a sudden?
Sis isn't going to come back, right?
And who decided that?!
Tsugunori-san!
Once she runs out of money, she'll have no choice but to come back.
I can't reach her on phone. Maybe her number's changed?
I don't know.
Nowadays, disconnecting the phone is like snapping off family ties.
Ouch!
It's a nice place.
A bit small, though.
But I was really surprised by your ability to take action.
You think so?
Is this, by any chance, a subtle dig at me?
What?
No, it's just... Because I'm not going to be here...
It's nothing like that.
If it's here, we can meet anytime, right?
Hmm... that's right.
Yeah.
Well, I'll buy the bed.
I don't need a bed. It'll take up space.
Really?
Yup.
How about a sofa bed?
Oh, that's good.
And then... a TV set and a refrigerator.
The TV should be small.
You need an air conditioner.
Oh yeah, I need that! Right.
Here.
Thanks~
Well, here's to your new start in life. Cheers!
Cheers!
Hey, Kazuki-san.
I want to work.
What?
I'd go out of my mind doing nothing but waiting for you here all day long.
Will you help me search for a job, maybe in a bookstore or something?
Okay. I'll see what I can do.
Oh, I'm so glad~ Here, once more.
- Cheers! - Cheers.
Whoa! This kettle's cute!
You can put it in here.
Thanks.
Isn't this fry pan lovely?
It's cute.
The color's cute, too.
Yeah. I'll take that.
Okay, this one, too.
Thanks~
Okay~
Michiru-san, I'll carry that.
What? Really?
Okay, just one side, then. Thanks!
I wish we could get a taxi...
Right.
Yeah...
Just a minute. Can we switch places?
Sure.
Ready, set!
I'll help you with anything.
Thanks.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Thanks!
I misunderstood.
Misunderstood?
I... I thought you were senpai's girlfriend.
What?!
No way!
Girlfriend?!
That's because you were living together.
You two get along quite well.
No way~
That's because we've been together since elementary school.
Senpai, too, talks a lot about you.
Oh, really?
But, I guess I was mistaken.
I feel relieved.
I'll support you in your new venture!
Oh... Thanks.
So... will you also support me?
Sure, I will.
I think you already know, but...
I'm dating senpai.
What?!
But, not really...
What...
Oh...
I didn't realize...
Really...
Oh...
Takakura-san, let's drink a toast.
Sure!
Here.
Here's to your new life.
Here's to your love life.
- Cheers! - Cheers~
Michiru-san.
Yes?
Do you have someone you love?
There's no reason why you wouldn't have one, right?
Well... yeah.
How about a housewarming party?
I see. Now I get it!
You pursued that guy all the way to Tokyo?
That's so passionate of you!
It's nothing like that...
Your boyfriend must be a wonderful person.
Someday, please let us meet, okay?
Next time, let the four of us get together for dinner.
Well, if we get a chance.
Oh!
This is my housewarming gift for you.
Oh... Thank you.
It's heavy!
It's something exceptionally good.
Please use it.
What?
You may use it as a fruit bowl or just as an ornamental piece. It'll look great.
I see... Okay, I'll place it here.
It's heavy...
Takei-senpai said he'll come by 8 o'clock, though.
He's early.
Yeah...
Let me.
Oh, thanks.
It's someone I don't know.
Your boyfriend?
Huh?
It can't be...
Having left her hometown, she was on the verge of making a fresh start when...
"Why is it the guy whom I'd cast aside long back?"
Why? Why? How come...
What do I do...
Michiru-chan!
"Why is it the guy who doesn't know where I am?"
Michiru-chan! It's me!
What catastrophe lay waiting from that point on, my wife didn't know yet.
To be continued
What was it that you found burdensome? Tell me!
Kyutaro, what have you found out about me so far?
Lottery?
Don't forget
get
Let's go back to Nagasaki.
This is the shape of your fortune right?
Let me go!
Come! Let's go home!
Where did we crossed paths I wonder?
Doko de kake chigaeta no darou
どこでかけ違えたのだろう
Kyutaro!!!
God!
I don't get it even now
ima to nareba wakaranai
今となれば分からない
Takei, please take him to the hospital...
Samayou you ni Step out mou atomodori wa dekinai
Like to wander about and Step out, but can't go back anymore
彷徨うように Step out もう後戻りはできない
Michiru-chan, would you bring a dead person to the hospital?
Step out
The police will investigate thoroughly.
You were holding onto something that moment, down, down, down, down
Kimi wa sono toki nanika wo daite down, down, down, down
キミはその時 何かを抱いて down, down, down, down
Translator: Redbird
down,
down
Furueru sono mi wo okizari ni shite doko e mukau
Leaving that trembling body behind, where are you headed for?
震えるその身 を 置き去りにして どこへ向かう
Timer/Typesetter: Ruu
Karaoke Timer/FX: Mitsu
Naze unmei no mama saigo no KAADO wo kazasazu
Why while in fate, you didn't hold out your last card?
なぜ運命のまま 最後のカードをかざさず
QCs: SacredCultivator, Ruu
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 future that connects to hope has also Run out
Kibou wo tsunagu mirai mo Run out
希望をつなぐ未来も Run out
Like this forever, ever, and evermore 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