She says he's there.
But, please hurry.
Come as soon as you can
It's about Aki.
She's talking about marriage.
I hate it when he does this.
That's why I'm thinking of marrying Dr. Komatsubara.
A person who thinks about the future.
Chiyo, I think I'm going to collapse, soon.
Ryunosuke, are you okay?
What happened?
Ryunosuke...
What happened?
You don't remember?
It was horrible. You fainted on the road, last night.
I can't remember anything.
You, me and your father..
Oh, you're awake?
Good morning, Ms. Kotani.
You must have been too tired.
Where is Mr. Kotani?
He was worried the whole night and walked to the station.
The station?!
He came back this morning and went out, again.
Why didn't you wake me up?
You refused to wake up.
You were deeply asleep, last night. You must be exhausted.
I'm fine, now.
Uh...Aki...
Why are you still here?
I missed my chance to go home.
Aki, are you really marrying him?
It has been more than 7 hours. Have you thought it over carefully?
Coming!
Good morning Dr. Komatsubara?
I'm sorry. Have you come to a decision?
A decision? It's too sudden. I...
Let me repeat,
Will you let me date you with marriage in mind?
But, I...
I said l would give you time to consider it,
but, l'm really anxious to know the answer.
I need more time.
Please give me an answer soon.
I need time to... Good morning, Doctor!
You're here so early? I'm Eitaro, Aki's boyfriend.
l'm sorry we got you involved in our quarrel.
Come in for a cup of tea...
No need...
I have good tea.
I came to ask Aki to date me with marriage in mind.
We've been together for so long, we're used to such quarrels.
I must apologize to you.
You got involved in our quarrel for no reason.
We shouldn't have done that.
Please have a seat.
No need.
Have a cup of tea.
It's common for couples to quarrel. Look at this cute bear!
I've long wanted to date you.
Aki!
Is that true?
I decided on it long ago.
What are you saying?
Don't listen to him. He loves to lie.
I? Lie?
I've wanted to split up with him for a long time.
He always does it.
I have never tried fishing. Will I get any fish?
It's okay, it's a hard-won opportunity.
Seems like a golden opportunity.
It will bridge the relationship between you.
Yes. It's a good opportunity to improve our relationship. It will bridge the relationship between you.
Yes. It's a good opportunity to improve our relationship.
Dad may be strict, but he'll soften up for the sake of his grandchild!
Why don't you have a good talk with him and sort things out.
You are right.
Good luck!
You have my support, too!
SHOTGUN WEDDING 7
Fishing is your hobby?
Great! I like fishing, too
It's a nice and carefree feeling, eh?
Sorry.
I'm sorry about last night.
I had wanted to pay you a visit, but I passed out in the street.
I know you'll understand, but...
Do you consider me...
What?
Do you regard me as a stubborn old man?
It never crossed my mind.
I am that kind of man.
Many people consider such things as normal, these days.
Such things, you mean shotgun marriages?
Others may consider it nothing, but I will never accept it!
I'm sorry.
It isn't only you.
I cannot forgive Chiyo.
I cannot forgive myself, either.
After what he said...
Being with Aki... After what he said...
Being with Aki...
Why didn't it work?
I was speechless.
What should I do?
It should work.
Won't you please listen to my problem?
I hope to hold Misato's hand. What should I do?
Ryu, Eitaro, Tanaka...
Eitaro, what should I say?
I'm sick of it.
Hey. Don't forget about my problem!
I've got it. Really?
The probability of producing babies... I've got it. Really?
The probability of producing babies...
I just want to hold her hand...
How are you getting along with Aki?
What shall I do?
What happened?
She quarreled with Eitaro and wants to break up with him.
She can't take back her words. All we can do is pray.
You're weird. Why act so innocent today?
I am the innocent type.
Have you settled your problems with your dad?
Ryunosuke and Dad have gone fishing together.
Great!
It is good, but the problem hasn't been settled.
Something cropped up again?
Something always happens at the crucial moment.
I know, right?
When can I get married?
Get married.
She's talking!
Should get married?
To Eitaro?
No...
I'm marrying Aki soon.
So unexpected.
That's right.
Congratulations!
Happiness will be with you one day.
Look at me! I achieved happiness out of the blue!
You're right.
I want to hold a grand wedding for the pure and innocent Miss Aki.
Innocent? Is he talking about Aki?
You two must attend my wedding. All three of you!
Why are we here today?
Sorry. I'm so happy I forgot!
The baby will be born soon. I have something to tell you.
Please, please, come on in...
See them?
These babies are giving you moral support.
So adorable!
I hear you can judge a baby's filial piety by the age of three.
Three years?
Aki and I will have an adorable baby, too.
Thinking about it fills me with so much happiness!
Doctor... ...Call me Brother.
You're hurting me, Brother.
Miss Chiyo is so adorable!
When did you get here?
Ten minutes ago. Your wife let me in.
I called you, but you didn't hear me. So I stood behind you.
I never expected Miss Chiyo to get pregnant before marriage.
That guy is horrible! I would never do that to Chiyo.
I can understand how you feel.
How did Miss Chiyo end up in a shotgun marriage?
I'll be leaving right away!
Thank you for coming.
Did you wait long?
What's that?
Secret.
Bye.
So cute!
You don't seem enthusiastic.
She is cute.
Men react differently from women.
Do you feel like you're a mother?
The feeling isn't very strong, yet.
But whenever l see babies, I'll be reminded of my babies.
I suppose that's how a mother feels.
I wonder when men get that sort of feeling?
You were thinking of something else just now?
Oh yes. What did you and Dad talk about that day?
A secret between men.
Is everything OK?
You must have thought I made your father angry, eh?
It never crossed my mind. That's good.
We need his consent to get married, but
I hope to gain his understanding, as well.
Right now, I feel very happy.
I hope he will understand.
You're right.
That's right. You can put your mind at ease.
Young people hardly use their brains, these days,
Please don't say that. I'll feel bad.
Look at him! He has been chatting for two hours!
That was what I meant. It's my favorite.
What is his actual job?
Just do your job.
What is he up to?
Even he has no idea what he is doing All he wants is to make money.
You said a little above the cost is all right.
Did you hear? A pharmaceutical company wants to look at your work.
Realty? I'm preparing a compilation, anyway.
Why do they want to see my work? l've never done any work for them.
The response to your ad is good. Lots and lots of Duoduo pudding.
Really?
They called to ask about you this morning.
How come I didn't know about it.
Shirai said...
I'll get you my top staff.
Top staff?
Call for you. He's your senpai from college.
He wants to talk to you about Duoduo pudding.
Told you!!
You talked to my friend for two hours?
This is Hirano ... Senpai? Thanks for your compliment.
That guy? I have nothing to do with him.
Young people change so fast these days.
Don't learn from him.
It was a pretty good ad, eh?
Always use condoms and fill the up motels.
Have you ever patronized this motel?
That's copy for commercials.
Don't go to any other hotel. Come to Highlands.
Ryu, these are pretty ordinary ad lines.
What? We lost sleep to come up with these lines.
What?
You have a sense of humor.
You aren't qualified to say that.
Besides work, you always... ...I always talk rubbish.
No. you always know what you want.
You idolize me?
Yes. I'll get the rest.
Get last year's tapes. Okay.
I hope he'll understand me.
I feel very happy now.
I will never forgive her or myself.
Kotani residence...
Chiyo? What's up?
How are things at home?
You mean your dad?
Still the same. He refuses to talk.
I was looking at the baby's ultra-sound scan just now.
Is everything normal?
The baby is doing well.
Great! I'm so happy.
Mom...
The baby is so cute.
Even though so many things happened,
it's still growing well.
Chiyo...
That's because its mother is protecting it with all her heart.
As a mother, you will bring up your baby, no matter what happens.
That isn't all.
All mothers will protect their babies, every day.
You, Aki and all other women will do the same.
Even though I have grown up, I still give you trouble.
As long as you are happy, I will feel happy.
Your father feels the same.
He dotes on you. He also hopes that you will be happy.
Definitely.
Do you like your old self or the new you?
Naturally, I like the new me.
Actually, I like parts of the old you.
Such as...?
Misato, besides pure love, I...
Doctor, regarding marriage...
The location? ... I know, you want to be a June Bride, right? Doctor, regarding marriage...
The location? ... I know, you want to be a June Bride, right?
I wasn't referring to that.
Let me guess.
You are talking about after the ceremony, right?
That's a long way off.
I'll be frank then. It's about the honeymoon, right?
Is that what you wanted to say?
I wanted to give you a surprise.
For our honeymoon...
Let's go for a galaxy honeymoon tour.
Galaxy?
You want to go somewhere else? No.
Great! I have always wanted to tour the galaxy with my beloved.
We'll go for aero training in Russia, first.
Russia?
Yes, Russia is as big as Heaven. What am I saying?
Doctor I know you're the nicest man in the world.
Who ever marries you will be very fortunate, but...
Aki...
I know what's on your mind.
l'm not stupid either.
I knew what was happening when l saw him in your flat.
It's understandable that you can't forget him.
But I hope you'll let me dwell in my happiness for a while longer.
Frankly, I was worried you might blurt it out.
Doctor...
You should know I can't live without you. I won't marry anybody else!
I'm so moved!
Thank you.
I idolize you!
You are the Prince of Pure Love!
Aki, you are lucky to have met this man!
Aki!
Excuse me...
What happened to Aki?
What do you think?
I agree.
Takumi.
Takumi!
What's the matter?
I'm really good at detecting insincere answers!
Really?
Did you hear what Dr. Komatsubara said?
Takumi, you must treat me just like Dr. Komatsubara treats Aki.
You have never done that.
I seldom have the feeling of being loved, recently.
What's the matter? Misato!
Thank you.
You came all the way here, and Ryu isn't home.
No, it's okay. I just wanted to confide in someone.
I couldn't get through to any of their cellphones.
According to what you said, Aki is the one at fault.
You think so?
Yes. So what if you can't get your law license?
You have such a good body. So what if you loaf all day?
Ryunosuke often says you are weird.
He said that?
Remember what you said?
You were so happy that Aki never got herself pregnant.
You do know a lot.
But it's no good.
How could she abandon a man who has been with her for so many years?
How can she treat you like a piece of mopping cloth?
You're right.
Pull yourself together. Who is the guy?
Don't worry. You won't lose out to him. I have confidence in you.
He is rich... ... So what?
He's a doctor.
So what if he's a doctor? He isn't as tall as you.
He is Chiyo's gynecologist... ...Doesn't matter!
Oh no, it matters.
What a headache!
What do we do?!
What do you mean, what do we do?
He is my daughter in law's gynecologist.
This concerns Ryu's child, and I am Ryu's mother.
What should I do?
I have no solution. I want to help you, but...
What shall I do?
Papa, what should I do? Papa, tell me what to do.
When you've decided, let me know.
Papa, what should I do?
Grandma!
Mom, please look after them today. Eitaro? Good evening.
Hey, what's wrong?
I wanted I to find someone to console me, ended up getting more vexed.
Go on...
Stop it! He'll get injured. Eitaro is already hurt.
It hurts! Stop it, that's dangerous.
Aki! How are you?
Well...
What happened?
He...
Eitaro?
How's he doing?
He looks lethargic and isn't himself, lately.
Do you really intend to marry that Dr. Komatsubara?
You should know Eitaro well. He has his merits, too.
Don't say l'm a fickle person.
He said it today.
He said he will marry me and nobody else.
What?
I'm moved by his sincerity.
Are you falling for him?
He has moved the heart of a woman who is at a crossroad.
I can understand how you feel.
What about you? How are you getting along with Dad?
Not so badly.
Any improvement?
I suppose so.
Men are so wishy-washy.
If everybody were like you, nobody would survive in this society.
Perhaps.
It's true. Perhaps.
It's true.
Aki really said that?
What do you think?
What should I do?
That's it, right there! She said she dislikes your indecisive ways!
Right.
If it goes on like this, Aki will really marry him.
Is that okay with you?
If you don't want that to happen, show her what you are worth!
You should give her what she wants!
We make different decisions at different points in our lives.
Take my car, for example.
Isn't the car as important as your life?
Yes. The car was my life.
Why do you want to marry her? Is it because of responsibility?
That is certainly one of the reasons.
But it isn't all.
It's because I want to be with her forever.
It isn't too late.
Eitaro... It isn't too late.
Eitaro...
Don't hesitate!
We had a good time, yesterday, eh? Let's go again, next time.
Where's that guy?
Who?
Ryunosuke!
I'm not an idiot! What did you say?
He has gone out.
I see.
Why?
Coming!
It's Ryunosuke.
Coming.
Here it is.
What is it?
A compilation of my work.
Please go through it.
Let your dad watch it, too.
Dad...
I've thought it over a lot.
Especially the last few days.
I hope to let you understand me better.
I have always worked I hard and set high goals for myself.
This is a compilation of my work.
I hope you'll go through it when you have time.
I only want you to know me better.
I'm not trying to change your mind. But please go through it.
Please.
Dad, please go through it.
Go through it, Papa.
It's not worth watching.
Wait a minute!
Not worth watching? Ryunosuke worked hard on it.
How could you say that?!
Why must you avoid him?
Out of my way!
You are avoiding him!
I don't need to avoid him.
But you are!
You are avoiding the issue!
You are angry because this is a shotgun marriage.
So you are avoiding us!
We are getting ready to welcome this new life.
Ryunosuke is trying hard to change himself, too.
He merely hopes you will understand his sincerity.
But you..
Say something!
Dad!
We have no idea what's on your mind.
Stop it. Chiyo! We have no idea what's on your mind.
Stop it. Chiyo!
Why?
Chiyo, you know...
Don't blame your father.
He can't accept it because this happened too suddenly.
I can understand how he feels.
It isn't a simple thing for him to accept.
He's worried about your marriage.
Moreover, you're unexpectedly about to be a mother. And I'm the cause of it all.
But l feel that I respect him.
Although many people would sympathize with us and say he is stubborn,
he objects to it because he dotes on you.
We need time to understand each other better, too.
Your dad is the same. He needs time to accept us.
This incident has made him rather miserable.
We should give him a little more time.
Let's talk to him when he has calmed down.
Okay, Chiyo?
I made Dad very sad just now.
No, he will understand you.
He will realize how you think one day.
It's okay.
Ah, wow! It's moving The baby is moving.
It really kicked me just now.
Kicked you?
Was it you? Touch it.
Can I?
What are you saying?
Can you feel it?
There it goes again!
Feel it?
Let's go.
Screenplay Yamada Tamami & Yoshida Noriko
Cast
Takenouchi Yutaka
Hirosue Ryoko
Ishida Yuriko
Abe Hiroshi
Katase Nana
Tsumabuki Satoshi
Sakai Toshiya Imai Yoko
Takabayshi Yukiko
Kondo Yoshimasa
Okayama Hajime
Itou Takahiro, Kusama Hirotaka, Higuchi Tatsuya
Sawamura Ikki
Kinomi Nana
Chiba Shinichi (Sonny)
Subtitles adapted from translation by Y. L. Chua
Fuji TV