Chiyo, wait up!
You can't do this
I think... this is fated
-So... -So?
Keep the baby. Bring it to this world
I'll work hard. We'll work hard together
Uncle
-A hug -Forget it
Why?
I think you must have said that on impulse
I did not
You think once the baby is born, everything's solved
No
This is just a way of dealing with the situation
Why are you talking so foolishly?
This is the feeling you've given me
You think far too much
There are beads of sweat on the tip of your nose
Dad said that people who sweat on the nose can't be trusted
I ran here. There's sweat on your nose too
I don't sweat when I talk about something important
-What do you want from me? -Show me proof
Proof?
What sort of proof?
-Do you dare tell my dad? -Tell him what?
Tell him to his face that I'm pregnant. Do you dare do that?
Of course I dare to. I will tell him.
-Will you really? -Of course!
It doesn't matter your dad was a police chief,
had beaten Eitaro up several times and that we're not married
I'll still tell him to his face for the sake of our adorable baby
Dr. Komatsubara
Wonderful! I'm very touched by your words
Each couple and expectant mother have a story of their own
You've come for a checkup?
Checkup? What does she need to check up?
-What do you think it is? -Oh, nothing
I'll take your blood
The husband should have a blood test just to be on the safe side
Sorry, you're not her husband yet. Let's go
You've really decided to tell her dad that she's pregnant?
-Ryunosuke -Your face!
-My dad punched him -Why?
He thought Aki was pregnant
-Does it hurt now? -Isn't it obvious?
Do you think I'm Superman? How can it not hurt?
Even a muscle man would die a horrible death
But how did Dad know Sis might be pregnant?
He couldn't possibly have known, right?
The pregnancy test kit... No...
I thought it was incredible too. Who told him?
Isn't it strange, Misato?
Yes, it's strange
He's lived up to his name as the ex-police chief
If your dad knows about us...
If he knows, do you think you can still sit here tight?
-Right -Right
I'm a real pal. I didn't give you away despite his punches
In the past, I considered seeking legal redress
Concerning the assault on Ittetsu Kotani,
we'll begin with a theoretical study
Aki and I have been seeing each other for 10 years
-10 years... 10 years! -Long time!
We broke up 5 times
In these 10 short years, her father bashed me up 4 times
The first time was 10 years ago
I tried to tell him I was innocent, but he beat me up
Second time was 6 years ago
I wasn't trying to explain, but he still hit me
Two years ago, he punched and kicked me
As a result, I lost my memory
And this time!
I opened the door, but didn't utter a word
The moment our eyes met, he punched me
No matter what you do, you'll get a sound beating
-You call that a theory? -Looks like there is no hope
-One thing is certain -What's that?
All this happened when Aki wasn't pregnant
In your situation, you have to add the fact that there's a baby
-So I'm sure... -It won't be just a sound beating
Exactly! We understand each other
-Dad is a judo and kendo expert -He's also a karate expert
He's never lost in a match
Sis, remember the time he had a fight with a gangster?
-He touched his shoulders... -And he fell flat on the ground
Flat on the ground?
I won't get a chance to say anything?
Right
-I've got an idea! -What?
-Avoid the important issue -What do you mean?
Don't tell him about the baby. Just seek his consent in the marriage
When he's given his consent, the rest can be easily settled
He'll have nothing to say when she's pregnant only after marriage
-Good reasoning -At least you won't get bashed up
-Misato is... -Very clever
Not bad at all
Thank you for your compliment
Just a minute!
You're talking about marriage. Am I getting married?
-What else can you do? -Aren't you pregnant?
Don't you wish to get married?
I'm too concerned about my pregnancy to think of marriage
Is it all right?
I am very happy!
I don't seem to have been of any help
-What is it? -Chiyo's problem of course
-I see -I envy them
I'll just walk you here today
Aren't you going to see me home?
I have things to do in the office
-So busy? -Bye
Hurts!
Are you OK?
Looks like you'll have to see me home
It really hurts
No. Sorry, I have to go!
Hold on!
No, I can't be tempted
Why doesn't the magic work? I can't convey it
Why not?
Don't tell me he's gay!
Why are you so sleepy?
I don't know. I sleep day and night but still feel sleepy
It's one of the effects of pregnancy
-You feel like throwing up? -No
I feel sorry for you. I've been infected too
I didn't sleep well last night thinking about things
Is it all right to get married just like that?
The charm of the magic bra is gone
A wedding should be romantic
What has happened to the witch's charm?
-I wonder... -I wonder...
Get back to work
This is a job, don't you get it?
Why are you using the editing room for so long?
I can't send out a piece of work I'm not happy with
Love between a man and a woman is right here
I can't comment. Our client will decide if he's happy with it or not
Look, it's overshot the budget
We want something good, cheap, and fast. Don't be too particular
Really?
The sooner you get it done, the earlier we get paid
-Cheap, fast, and good -I'll take note
I know... Good heavens, it's so late. Talk to you another day
Oh, one other thing. We talked about it the last time
That's it then
About the family gathering, will you come?
Can you hear me? Strange, she hung up
-Ryu, you're home -I came home long ago
-I'll shower and do a facial mask -Mum, I have something to discuss
You have things to discuss with me?
Sit down first
What is it? Is it good news?
I've grown up and I think I should...
It's about time...
About time I got marri...
Excuse me! We've come here to shower
Our gas heater isn't working again
I want to shower
Say hello first. You should have told me you were coming
The line was busy. I tried calling for 3 hours
-Can you see our buttocks? -No, go away
Go shower now. Wash yourselves clean
Ryu, did you say you wanted to get married?
-Brother, you want to get married? -Is it true?
Yes
What is the girl like? You've never told me
She is... She's an ordinary girl
How old is she?
Well, probably... t... t... twenty
-So young! -20 years old!
Impossible! She's so young
That's great
Why didn't you tell me?
You should bring her home and introduce her
There are many... many other reasons
She's pregnant, isn't she?
I knew it. If Brother suddenly decided to get married,
that's the only possibility
You're so smart
Is it true? Ryu, tell me the truth
It's true?
Oh Heaven!
Dad... What am I going to tell your dad?
I'm a bad mother
Ryu has to marry the girl because he's got her pregnant
Dad, I wish I'd join you soon
Mum, there you go again
20 years old! You said she's 20
What kind of shoes does she wear? Is she d... d... dark?
Dark?
No... I don't want the type of girls I see at Shibuya
No, please. If you're marrying such a girl, I'll never give my consent
-No! -Mum, what are you talking about?
She's talking about sexy girls who wear thick high-heeled clogs
Mum, girls don't wear such clogs anymore
I still don't like it
Buying a ticket only after boarding. It's disgraceful!
Grandma, what is disgraceful? Tell us
-What is disgraceful? -I don't know. Ask your dad
I don't know either. Ask Uncle Ryu
I'm not too sure
I know. You didn't wear a raincoat
-What? -Why did you say that?
It happened to Koyo because she didn't wear a raincoat
Didn't you say that?
[then, a few days later...]
What do you think of this?
Don't you have a dress that looks more innocent?
Innocent? Do I have such clothes?
What are you doing?
I'm only going to see Dad
Why do I have to spend so much time deciding what to wear?
Because in Dad's eyes, you're pure and innocent
Surely you don't want to destroy his image of you? You must look pure
You're right
He's here
-So cute -Thank you
What?
Don't touch it
The car you bought and are paying for in 60 installments
Right
Wait! Are you wearing this to see Dad?
-Plain enough? -That's an understatement
It won't do?
According to Eitaro's theory, you'll get...
Beaten up?
-Please get in -Thank you
Happy he's so attentive?
Not really
You're not the reason. He can't bear to let anyone touch his car
Don't get the wrong idea
-Is it true? -Definitely not
-Please don't touch it -Right?
I...
-You first -You first
-It's nothing important -What's the matter?
What is it?
This seems to be the first time...
I'm saying... we seem to be going on a date
You're right
I'm right
-Don't... -What?
-Please don't touch it -Sorry. OK, I know
Turn left... Turn in
What do you want to discuss?
I've been thinking about it. Last night, I couldn't sleep
It's never happened to me before
What's that?
I'd like to know the impression others have of me
You're very attractive
-Am I really? -Yes. You're smart too
You are praising me again
-Promise me not to tell Aki -Sure, no problem
So beautiful since the day on the beach...
-Who? -My thoughts about you, of course
-Why? -Why... huh?
Am I missing something?
It's Takumi who's making me lose sleep
Takumi?
-I know -It is because of him
Great. You make me feel I still possess irresistible charm
Let's go back to the subject
As a guy, what do you think of Takumi?
What do you mean?
I have this feeling that he likes guys better
She made me ache all over. Takumi likes guys?
That's to say he is...
He's gay. He likes guys?
Eitaro, so glad to see you! I've been waiting for you
Exactly! Ryu disconnected the line
Ryu just doesn't seem to grow up
Someone is at the door. I'll call you back
Coming
Does Ryunosuke Hirano live here?
Yes, he does
This is the place! Are you his mother?
My name is Rina
-You're Ryunosuke's... -Yes!
Don't talk about it?
That's right. If Dad asks, it'll be hard for you to explain
-Steer clear of the subject? -Right
I think this should be the story. Will you listen?
OK
-We met in spring -Spring?
Yes
Not long after I started working in Tokyo, we met
It was Sis who introduced us
You fell in love with me at first sight and started pursuing me
You looked for me at the department store every day
I see
-Any problem with that? -No problem. Please continue
You grew even more attracted to me on seeing how seriously I took my job
You believed I'd be perfect as your wife
You dated me with a view to marriage
But I said I'd never thought of marriage
Still, you believed I was the best
I rejected you, but you wouldn't give up
At first, I never thought about it at all
But you called me every day, and I was finally touched
That's how we got started? Isn't it old-fashioned?
Let's add some roses. I sent you a rose every day
Trust a creative director to churn up good ideas. I like pink
-Orange red -Pink
Orange red! It's my inspiration. Orange red is your color
Do you have to be so serious? It's all made-up
Look who's talking. You take it seriously too
Then what?
This is the important point. We have an innocent relationship
Really? What?
Never forget that. We've never been intimate Really? What?
Never forget that. We've never been intimate
Never been intimate? OK
-We've never held hands or kissed -Never kissed?
Should be all right... This is my dad's special argument
If the guy loves the girl, he'll respect and cherish her
He won't even touch her hands
Because you love her so much
-Yes. Second important point -More?
Though you've proposed, I've not accepted
So the purpose of your visit is to seek his consent. Well?
Very good
That's why you can't go on seeing Misato?
Yes
In the past, I considered becoming a legal assistant. Let's go through it
That's to say your attitude to all girls...
Wrong... I should say you don't like Misato
No that. I think if she's not someone you really love,
I shouldn't hold her hands or do anything
Strange. That night at the seaside, didn't you sleep together?
No! I'd never do such a thing to a girl so casually
But I remember you said you used two
I will use two
I'm just stating a point of view
If she's not someone I love, I can't do it
That hurts
-Eitaro, can I spend the night here? -Why?
I still have so much to tell you. Ryu is not around today
Aki has gone to work. No one will disturb us
I'm busy. I have to read
Don't read. Let's talk about love
You met at the social gathering?
We got along very well. At the working place, we met again
It seems fated
-Fated? -Yes
I'm so sorry Ryunosuke isn't in at this important moment
I wonder where he's gone
Don't take it to heart. I came because I wanted to
This cake is delicious. I didn't make a wasted trip
Excuse me, how's your health?
I've never been stronger and healthier!
That's good
Do your parents know about it?
-About what? -This
-They don't know yet -Shouldn't they be told?
What has it got to do with them?
How could you say that! What should I do?
I'm too ashamed to see your parents. What should I do?
What am I going to do, old man? Please tell me
-We're late. Will your dad be angry? -Relax
-What time did you say we'd be here? -I didn't tell him the time
-You didn't? -He's always home on Sunday
What is it?
You said he'd be at home. Have you told him the purpose of my visit?
You didn't tell him anything?
I came to seek his consent. How can you not prepare him?
Don't worry, I'll tell him when we see him
Just repeat what we went through in the car skillfully
Skillfully? A guy who beat up Eitaro 4 times won't give me...
a chance to put things to him skillfully. What's that noise?
He's still practicing so hard
-Where are you going? -Inside?
Let's walk in by the front door instead of sneaking in by the back
-Hang on -What is it?
I think you should...
re-write your script
Why? You said it was good
The ending is very important. That's the main issue
Don't worry, we're already here. Let's go in
My clothes are a little flamboyant. I mustn't give a bad impression
-I'm afraid... -What's your business here?
I... I'm from the hotel. The wine is here, goodbye
Why did you say you were from the hotel?
It was the first thing that came to my mind
-Listen... -Please don't touch it!
Don't touch it
What is your plan?
You're seen as a liar now
It's your fault for not telling your dad beforehand
Why blame me? Is it all my fault?
Isn't it? Sorry
I'll introduce you to my mum first
We'll go over now?
I've told Mum about you. Today, we'll...
Hello! Oh, Mum! I'm just about to...
Who is there?
Rina... Your Rina
-You're joking -I'm not joking!
I'll ask her to come to the phone. She's been waiting for you
How are you, Ryu? I'm Rina!
-Forget about seeing her today -Why?
We haven't thought about what to say
We have to come to an agreement first...
before telling them about our marriage
What agreement? Why are you using business terms?
I don't understand you. Don't try to humor me!
My precious car!
Which is more important? Your car or me?
It's a fact
We haven't known each other for long
That's why it's turned out like this. We don't know each other at all
I know just one percent of what Sis knows about you
I don't know anything about you. My understanding of you is zero
In the same way, you don't know me either
Compared to the girl on the phone, you know close to nil about me!
-Rina has got nothing to do with this -So her name is Rina.
Cute name. I should change my name to that
I want to go home
OK, suit yourself
I came specially to see your dad, and I was nervous
Ask yourself honestly
Do you really want to marry me?
If you want to marry me, you should be even more... even more...
-Even more what? -Forget it! I'm going home
What is this!?
It's nothing you should worry about. Just let her rest
But she had a terrible tummyache
-It's due to constipation -Constipation?
A common complaint of pregnant women
Yes, I think so too
-I'll give you some pills -Thank you
-Doctor... -Tell me how I can help you
Is it because I'm too comfortable? I feel sleepy
Take a nap. Relax and have a good rest
About the blood test, it's fortunate we discovered it in time
What?
Just a joke. Have you thought of something?
Chiyo, are you all right?
Are you the doctor? Is her baby all right?
Doctor
You are...
I'm her sister, Aki Kotani
You're her sister? So beautiful!
-She's still sleeping? -Yes
She must be very tired
She was stressed about going home today
Don't get it wrong. It isn't that she didn't want to tell Dad
She just couldn't bring herself to say it
About your marriage
I wanted to tell Dad for her, but she insisted on doing it herself
She's quite a determined girl, and very different from me
I see
She's always been Dad's precious little daughter
She doesn't want Dad to worry
It's hard for her to broach the subject...
especially when she can't reveal her condition
Ryunosuke, be good to Chiyo
You're the only one she can depend on now
I know
What's that?
Your baby. She's been keeping it
I'm sorry
Goodnight
[Ryunosuke]
Hello
It's me, Ryunosuke
-Are you ready? -Are you?
No problem. Go according to what we said just now
Wait
OK
Ready
-I'm home -Hello!
-Coming -Welcome!
-Sis -Aki
Come in. I've not seen Ryunosuke for a long time
You're still the same
Auntie, you're still as pretty as a flower
-Dad's favorite... -Bonsai!
What are you doing?
We've waited a long time
He's probably tending the bonsai
-Is it real? -What?
He practices with it occasionally
Sweat!
You're sweating. The tip of your nose
I've kept you waiting
Are you here to seek my consent in the marriage?
Yes
Scoundrel!
Fabrication, isn't it?
Pardon... What do you mean?
The one without an alibi is the most suspicious
What are you talking about? Don't be suspicious of him
Beads of sweat on the tip of your nose
Sorry!
You can't trust a person who has sweat on the tip of the nose
Is that what you want to say?
Everybody perspires. You perspire too, Dad
No!
Old man, let's get ready for dinner.
-OK, Ryunosuke? -Yes
Hey... You're inviting him to dinner on the first meeting?
It's not the first meeting. The last time...
You're a hotelier?
No... I'm not a hotelier
I'm a creative director of an advertising firm
It's a lie
I can explain what happened that day
It was to leave a deeper impression on you
Right! I meant no harm
Are you lying again?
What's wrong with you, Dad? Why won't you trust us?
Do you think they're hiding something from you?
He thinks we have a dark secret
Unpardonable! I won't consent to the marriage
Leave. Get out!
What's the matter with you?
Remember how hard you punched Eitaro the last time?
I refrained from speaking my mind then, but I have to speak up now
You were wrong to hit him
He and Aki have been seeing each other for so long,
but have never made any plans to get married
Aki is now 30. The last time, we even thought she was pregnant
If Aki had to get married because she was pregnant,
that would be really disgraceful. Right, Ryunosuke?
If that is the case, then it's wrong
I knew you'd understand. You'll never do such a thing
You're a steady guy and have a great job
You flatter me
He's different from Eitaro. He has a decent job and is a good person
Thank you for your compliment
You've been seeing Chiyo because you want to marry her?
Right, he made that clear
-You haven't even held hands? -Is it true Ryunosuke?
Yes
I'm so glad. To think there are still such young people around
Japan still has a future
Look how dependable and honest he is. Give your consent
Yes, Dad
Chiyo may never meet another good man like him
She may end up like Aki - 30 and left on the shelf
-Do you love him? -You do, right?
-Will you regret marrying him? -Of course not
That is enough
What are your grounds for praising this man to the skies?
Why do you think Chiyo will never regret marrying him?
Old man... Sorry, Ryunosuke. Chiyo is only 20
Marriage seems too early
He looks fierce but really, he's just worried
The more worried he is, the fiercer he looks
No matter what he says, I'm on your side
I think I can trust Chiyo with you
I believe you'll protect her
Thank you for accepting Chiyo
Please take care of her
-That's quite enough -This is how I feel
-I'm her father -I'm her mother
Silence!
Auntie, I'm sorry
The fact is I'm not as good as you think
Thinking back now... How should I phrase it?
Father, Mother The truth is...
Chiyo is having my baby
Baby?
Yes. We want to get married because she's pregnant
What I said just now are all lies
We slept together on the first day we met as the mood seemed right
If I tell you I'm not worried about the situation, that's a lie
I don't know if it's right to get married so soon
You don't know?
I believe Chiyo has the same doubt
We haven't known each other for long
But I must say this. I decided to marry Chiyo on my own
No one has influenced me. It is my own decision
I wasn't trying any trick when I went to look for you at the hospital
I really want you to have the child
I'll work hard with marriage as my goal
The order is reversed, but we'll learn to understand each other...
and shoulder the responsibility. We'll bring up the child
This is what I wish to do. Please consent to our marriage
Please let us get married
-Ryunosuke -I beg you