I'm Arikawa Takashi from the budget bureau.
Your father’s political career hangs on this arranged marriage.
The marriage between you and Shirai's daughter. Call it off.
Marriage was never an option for us.
Takashi is your son.
Impossible...
This marriage cannot be allowed to proceed!
Don't you remember me? It's Yamase. Are you still seeing her?
Sasayama Nobuko?
No, we broke up.
When I went to cash in the cheque at the bank, I got arrested by the police!
Your mother reported the cheque as missing.
Even though I loved you...
I really loved you...
So, are you saying tonight's mess was my fault?
You decided to stop this marriage because Shirai National is going bankrupt, right?
If Nobuko causes trouble, it would stop the marriage.
What happened tonight was all planned by you, wasn't it?
Don't say stupid things like that.
It was only a misunderstanding.
It was Naoko who told me Sasayama didn't intend to cash in the cheque.
Although you said that you cancelled the cheque, you didn't tell me!
If she said she didn't want to cash in the cheque,
it means she has no intention of letting you go.
That cheque was compensation money for breaking up with you.
In the first place, you were careless with women.
Why is it my fault now?
Even though it's a cheque, it's twenty million yen I'm giving you
That has nothing to do with the marriage.
Will you two stop it?!
What's gone wrong with the two of you?
For the sake of political power, Takeshi is dumping his lover,
and to help him do that, Mom is giving him twenty million yen...
It's strange either way, isn't it?
Stop it, Toru. You don't understand.
Stop treating me like a kid!
At least I understand your thinking, brother.
You don't really want to be a politician.
In the end, you only want power, don't you?
Why don't you just take over the hospital?
The chairman of Arikawa Corp has a lot of power. You should know that, right?
Take over the hospital. Don't get involved with politicians.
Mom should be proud of you too, if you do that!
Even if I were to do so, Mother would not be pleased.
It's true that Arikawa Corp is no ordinary hospital.
But, can a hospital move the nation?
Only the politicians can.
I'm not the one who has such strong aspirations to do so.
It's Mother.
What do you mean? Why does Mom...?
I also don't know what you mean by that.
You're the one who wants to be a politician, right?
I'm only helping you in the capacity as your mother.
Stop lying!
Am I not merely a personification of your dreams?
It's Mother's wish for you to take over the hospital.
Toru...
It would be nice if everyone in this world was as straightforward as you.
But, people love selfishly, and calculate in a mercenary manner.
It's difficult to see through people's motives. Isn't that so, mother?
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I'm not here right now. Please leave a message.
Nobuko, I haven't been able to contact you.
Did anything happen?
Your cellphone isn't turned on.
I got a lawyer for Yousuke.
I'll settle the fees, so don't worry about it.
I'll call again.
Dad...
I'm sorry...
I promised to settle the fees, but...
Sorry...
New York Class Reunion
Yamase?
How's everyone doing?
After returning to Japan, I've had nothing but happy memories of the time we spent in New York.
Shall we meet up for a class reunion?
Please get in touch.
Yamase Shunsuke
Hey, long time no see, Sasayama!
Sorry for not keeping in touch.
Indeed.
Welcome.
I'll have a beer.
Right away.
You look in good spirits.
Thanks to you.
I'm happy.
I didn't think you would call.
I'm free since I quit my job.
Eh, what happened?
A lot happened.
Looking for a new job?
Not yet.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Enjoy.
Do you always drink in the day? You still drink quite a lot, huh?
Well, I'm just pissed at lots of irritating things.
Don't tell me - you broke up with Arikawa?
I met him recently, at the Ministry of Finance.
He's still the same. As cold as always.
I see.
I thought you two would probably...
If you want to talk about it, I'll listen.
Arikawa Takashi
So that's what happened. That sounds terrible.
After all this, I don't want to get back with Takashi,
but I can't take this lying down.
That's true.
I won't allow Takashi and that woman to be happy together!
I understand your feelings.
Since it's come to this, I've got something to tell you.
In the six months before you arrived in the U.S.,
Takashi had another woman.
What?
It was a Chinese woman. They were pretty close.
I helped get concert tickets for them, and book hotel rooms, and other errands.
Despite that, after he came back, he never sent me even a single greeting card.
What happened to that woman?
Before you arrived in the U.S.,
she went back to China and vanished.
He was always that kind of man.
A bastard like him should be crushed.
You should take revenge against him.
But I don't have any means of doing so...
There must be some way.
Sasayama, would you like to come to my place?
I'll show you something interesting.
What?
Something that can completely destroy his future.
Sorry for the climb. It's only a temporary residence that my Dad lent me.
It's here.
I'll wait outside.
What are you saying? After coming all this way...
It's something that I can only show you inside.
At any rate, please come in.
Make yourself comfortable.
I'd like to say "it's a little messy" but it's really too messy, huh?
What do you want to show me?
Well, don't be in such a rush. What would you like to drink?
Beer, whiskey?
No, thanks. I didn't come here to drink.
Well, would you like a bit of "that stuff"?
"That stuff"?
Marijuana.
It's high quality.
You're still into that stuff?
I thought you were only playing around with it in the U.S.
A friend of my Dad deals in it.
He smuggles it back from there.
If someone's found out to be smoking marijuana,
the higher his position in society, the greater the danger to him.
Ah, here's the Chinese woman I was talking about.
Her name is "Qiqi".
Is this what you wanted to show me?
No.
This is what I want to show you.
This is?
My apartment in the U.S.
How about it, Arikawa?
Nah, that'd be bad.
Oh, it'll be fine!
Remember?
Before Arikawa was about to return to Japan,
I threw a farewell party for him.
I never thought an elite like you would be so cowardly.
Hey, stop it...
How about it, Arikawa?
That's bad.
Oh, come on.
It's only marijuana.
Stop encouraging him to do such things.
Why not, you're just trying out something new, eh?
You're scared, huh?
I don't think an elite would say he's scared, would he?
Hey, stop it! Hey!
I said, stop!
When did you take this?
It was a hidden camera.
I thought it might come in handy in the future.
You're the worst.
Please don't say that.
Wouldn't this be useful now?
If this is made public, Arikawa Takashi will be sure to fall.
I made a DVD for long-term keeping.
That way I'll have Arikawa's weakness completely in my hands.
All right, I'll take it, then.
Hold on...
I'm not giving it to you for free.
What do you mean?
You understand, don't you?
Stop it.
I've always thought you were a good lookin' lass.
Stop it!
If Arikawa wasn't around,
you'd definitely be my woman by now.
Unfortunately, I don't feel the same way.
I'll be taking this tape.
Hey, hold on!!
Do you think you can just take what you want and leave?
No way!
Yamase, does your father know about the marijuana?
You said you secretly got it from the Yakuza.
I could tell your father what you just told me.
Or the police, even.
Once the cops get hold of you, the Yakuza will be implicated.
And they'll come after you.
Incidentally, I'll take this as well.
I won't be coming for the New York class reunion. Bye.
Hey... wait...
You have one new message.
This is Iishima from Tokyo Real Esate Co.
I'm calling about the sale of your mansion.
I'll get in touch with you soon.
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Takashi is your son!
Good morning.
Morning.
You're early today.
Yeah.
It's out.
The merger between Shirai National and Hyakujou Construction.
I see.
If you read this, you'll know the merger is almost confirmed.
When that happens, PM Takizawa will conquer Japan.
Indeed.
Don't say that, Sir. I have my hopes pinned on you.
Please be the one to rule the country.
We must have patience to wait for the right time.
So this was the reason
you changed your mind?
After finding out about Shirai National's bankruptcy,
you decided the marriage couldn't continue?
I didn't know things were so bad.
If we take a long-term view,
it'd be best to cancel the marriage.
But what Takashi wants is different from you.
He really wants to marry Naoko, doesn't he?
That's what I realised.
Whatever he may think, my word is final.
Isn't it time for the meeting? Let's go.
Are you OK?
Yes, I'm fine.
You should really go for a detailed medical checkup.
You're not your usual self.
It's only a lack of sleep. I've been waking up intermittently at night.
I must be getting old. Let's go.
Then, what do you intend to do?
Do you intend to cancel the marriage with Takashi?
Somehow it's not like you, Sis, to worry about a woman from his past.
This marriage was originally intended to save Father's political life, right?
So Shirai National could get financial aid from Arikawa Corp.
That's true.
But I lost my self-confidence.
Takashi really loved Nobuko for a long time.
When I think of that, I wonder if I can ever compete with her for Takashi's heart.
Ultimately, Takashi chose me only to further his goals.
You've really fallen in love with Takashi, haven't you?
That's why you're troubled.
It seems this no longer has to do with Father. Somehow I'm jealous.
I didn't book the car yesterday, so if you take it slow...
Don't tell Father what we just talked about.
I know!
Thanks for your hard work.
Welcome home!
Hi. I'm back.
Mm, you two are preparing dinner tonight?
Mother's at the Women's Club meeting, so tonight Naoko is cooking.
I see, I'm looking forward to it.
She's rehearsing for married life. Right, Sister?
What's wrong?
Nothing, nothing.
I just keep thinking that my daugther is going to become a wife soon.
Oh, don't tease me, Father. I'll go see if the bath's ready.
I didn't have any friends either, Takashi.
But nowadays I think it was all for the best.
Because I managed to meet you.
Why must you even rob me of my job?
It's time to set the table.
Yup.
Hello?
It's Arikawa,
Naoko.
Yes...
I haven't been able to contact you the past few days. I was worried.
I know it's easy to say, but please don't mind Nobuko.
I want you to trust me.
As I thought, you've been thinking all along that this marriage was for your father's sake?
If that's the case, that's fine too.
But for me, I wouldn't agree to marriage,
if it wasn't you I was marrying.
Would you meet me once again?
I was thinking of riding horses tomorrow. How about going together?
I'll be there at ten o'clock.
I'll be waiting.
I'm really happy you came.
I wanted to tell you my real feelings today.
We met because we each had our own goals.
But now...
But now I love you.
I want you to be my wife.
You can't say it, can you?
If Takashi finds out that he was conceived with me as his father in the middle of the student revolution...
I'd like to ride horses too.
I'm beginning to understand why you like horses.
Horses are beautiful, aren't they?
Yes, very.
If such a horse existed, I wonder what it'd be like...
Hmm?
To get what it wants at all costs.
No matter the sacrifice?
Coming.
Special delivery for Mr. Arikawa Takashi.
What is it?
Who knows...
New York class Reunion
What's up with you, waking up only now?
I haven't been able to sleep well these days.
I've been thinking of various things...
I...
Yeah?
I think that Takashi doesn't want to become a doctor not because he doesn't like medicine.
It seems there's another reason.
It seems Mom wants Takashi to become a politician.
Becoming a bureaucrat was only a stepping stone.
I wonder why...
I, the younger brother, have to become a doctor.
And why does Mom want Takashi to...
And Takashi's at fault too... It's as though it's not his own life.
He said himself that he's just a substitute for Mom's dreams.
What an idiot.
Takashi isn't an idiot.
He's more subtle than others.
It's just that you haven't realised it yet.
It's Yamase...
Hmm?
Eh? How did he know my address?
"New York Class Reunion"?
How about it, Arikawa?
Nah, that'd be bad.
Don't worry, it's only marijuana.
Stop encouraging him to do such things.
You're going back to Japan the day after tomorrow, right?
I don't think an elite would say he's scared, would he?
Hey, stop it! Hey!
I said, stop!
Takashi...
That man... He doesn't know about this address, does he?
I have no intention of interfering with the two of you.
But instead, for the rest of my life, I'll be observing you two from the sidelines...
Wasn't it Nobuko who sent this?
It must be, to take revenge.
I'm sorry.
I may lose everything.
You're a Shirai.
It would be bad if you remain here.
No matter what happens, I'm on your side.
Frustration? Mom?
It was when she was just a student. You know too, right?
During your dad's time there was a big student uprising.
Your mother was a different person then.
She was a girl fighting against the injustices of the world.
If she didn't do so, she'd have had a stable life.
But your Mom wouldn't abandon her comrades.
She got involved with the student revolution.
Were you involved too?
But in the end, we lost that fight...
That was a huge setback for us.
In response, your mom made it her dream to obtain the political power
which she originally hated.
It may be her revenge for the defeat that day.
But your Mom was unable to obtain that kind of power herself.
That's why...
Takashi is taking her place?
Takashi only had your mother.
His father passed away when he was young. He left his hometown,
and came to Tokyo where he became even lonelier.
In order to meet his mother's expectations, that young boy strove to become the best.
That's how Takashi grew up.
It was natural that he wanted to fulfill his mother's expectations.
As Mina's blood-related child,
it may be his destiny.
I really like your straightforward personality.
But it's wrong for you to criticise Takashi.
You don't yet know of the hypocrisy and loneliness in this world.
But, at least, compared to Takashi,
you had a happier childhood. That's what I think.
So it's unfair for you to openly criticise Takashi.
What's this?
It seems you received a similar package too.
I'm shocked that someone like you smoked marijuana.
Naoko, you must be very disappointed.
I am deeply sorry.
Takashi, now that this has happened,
we have to withdraw from the marriage.
Mrs. Arikawa...
Sorry, Naoko.
Please take it as if this marriage proposal never happened.
I don't intend to...
No.
This will cause a great inconvenience to Mr. Shirai.
Takashi was only influenced by some bad friends.
It only happened once, didn't it?
It's not a matter of numbers, Naoko.
I won't tell my father...
or my mother.
So, please put this matter at rest.
Please!
My feelings towards Takashi won't change.
No matter what happens...
Mrs. Arikawa!
Please leave it to us to settle this matter.
I won't allow Takashi's future to be destroyed!
Naoko, as a mother, I am grateful that you can be so forgiving towards my son's deplorable conduct.
However...
aren't you the eldest daughter of the Shirai family?
Your first priority should be to consider your father's position.
But...
This is the Arikawa family's problem.
We have no intention of involving the Shirai family.
Before we inconvenience your father, we should call off this marriage.
Is that clear?
Mrs. Arikawa!
Mom!
Why was Naoko in your room?!
Since when have you and her...?
She's an unmarried woman.
To be in a man's room like that...
How does the Shirai family bring up their daughters?
You're bringing that up again?
You're only using that DVD as a convenient excuse, aren't you?
What don't you like about her?
The problem is that she is from the Shirai family.
If you insist on being with her,
I'll cut off our ties.
That's what I came to say to you today.
The DVD is a coincidence.
What's your real reason?
You should have known about Shirai National's bankruptcy right from the start.
If it's political funding,
Arikawa Corp's finances shouldn't be overly affected.
What's the real reason, Mom?
Whether it's for you or the Arikawa family, this marriage will not end well.
That's the only reason.
If you still insist on marrying Naoko,
please cut off all ties with the Arikawa family!
But, if you don't have the backing of the Arikawa family, the Shirai family won't want you.
What they want is our financial power.
This discussion ends here!
And even so, what if I choose her?
Not as a daughter of a politician,
but as a woman.
Do you wish to give up your political ambitions?
Life as a bureaucrat isn't half bad.
Think rationally, Takashi!
You have the ability to be much more than a mere bureaucrat!
Even without Mr. Shirai's backing, if it's you...
I will decide what to do with my own life.
Then, do what you want! I'm done here!
Sorry that my mother was so stubborn.
Somehow she got really upset.
It's all right now.
What's wrong?
Naoko.
Is it true that Shirai National is merging with Hyakujou?
It's my wife's family's problem, so I don't really know.
Aren't you guys more well-informed than me?
It's all right now.
I won't cause any inconvenience to either you or your father.
Everything will be OK.