You're kidding! I know I switched it!
No, I switched it!
"Love forever" "From Setsu," it says.
Who's Hiroshi?
That's beautiful! You look like a French doll, Setsuko-san.
- But don't you think it's a little too flashy? - It suits you very well.
I always recommend dresses from this shop to the young ladies I've been caring for, but
none of them looked as nice as you.
But I think she should wear something a little more feminine.
What about this one?
Try this on.
- That's nice. - Is it?
- It might be a bit too plain. - No matter what, the bride is
the star after all. The flashier the better.
Nice, nice!
That's lovely!
I love it!
Splendid!
I wonder what happened to Kotaro-san.
- What is he doing? - Really.
I wonder if he's too busy at work.
But I did tell my husband that this is very important, so I'm sure he'll let him off.
Thank you for your concern.
You're treating her so kindly, it's as if your own daughter was getting married.
No, not at all.
- Why don't we have Kotaro-san choose? - That's a good idea.
Let's ask Kotaro-san to choose.
Let's ask him which one he likes, the dress of your choice or mine.
I'm sorry. I had a hard time getting out of work.
Setsuko, Kotaro-san's here. Did you change?
- Is it a bit flashy? - No, I think it's too plain.
No, it's beautiful.
Look, Kotaro-san, I think this is better...
- Look, look... - Look at this...
So cute! Don't you think so, Kotaro-san?
- Oh my, it's lovely! Isn't it? - Beautiful. Kotaro-san...
It's beautiful, isn't it?
I'm sorry to drag you out when you're busy.
That's okay.
Has anything new happened?
- No, nothing in particular. - Oh...
Kotaro-san...
I think you might have already seen it, but...
It's about the lighter...
Do you remember our promise the other day?
Promise?
What we talked about the other day when I went to your place.
Ah, yes...
About going on a trip together.
If you don't mind, why don't we go?
On a trip together.
MATSU Takako
Yusuke SANTAMARIA
KUBOZUKA Yosuke
SATO Tamao
KAWAHARA Ayako
IMAI Masayuki
ARRANGED MARRIAGE
OMIAI KEKKON
- Trip? - What's that?
I don't know.
Episode 6
He says he wants to talk things over.
About the lighter?
I think that has to be it.
What should I do?
Do you think he wants to call it off?
If he wants to call it off, I don't think he'll ask you go to on a trip.
- Do you think so? - Of course.
You're so lucky. I wish I could go on a trip too.
It's hopeless. There's no mail.
Hey Setsu, let me ask you again just to be sure.
You're really sure you want to marry Kotaro-san, right?
Of course I want to marry her.
- But... - You're lucky
you have something to be positive about.
I have too many obstacles.
It's hopeless. There's no mail.
Maybe Setsuko-san still...
- Cares for that guy? - That's not true, but
we met through a marriage meeting after all.
It's not like we were real lovey dovey to start out with.
- What should I do? - Should I try sending her an e-mail?
The decision to get married has been made, but
we're only in the beginning stage of love.
That's what's so difficult with arranged marriages, huh?
But I have a feeling this is where we have to clear the hurdle.
What do you mean?
- What I mean is... That is... - You're planning to do it on this trip
and make it a done deal?
- Watch your mouth! - So that's the plan!
- OK. - I'm sending it.
- Why don't you just seal the deal? - What do you mean?
You mean just do it on the trip and leave the matter unsettled?
- How vulgar. - A married woman indeed.
Soon it's...
- Valentine's Day. - Valentine's Day, huh?
- I don't think it has much to do with me. - It doesn't.
Of course it does. Look.
Here. Give him some chocolates and go confirm how you really feel.
See if you can do it with that guy or not.
In the end, that's the deciding factor for marriage, my sister said.
That's true. Once you do it, you may be able to get over your doubts.
- Just do it when you have the chance. - By the way,
where are you guys going?
Let's see...
A trip would be so nice.
- I'd sure like to go somewhere too. - I'd like to go too.
- With Mika-san. - It's an illicit love affair.
- Flight for love, huh? - Leave the matter unsettled?
- Done deal. - Maybe I'll go?
- Good idea. - I'm jealous.
- How will it be? - It'll work out somehow.
- Will it work out somehow? - It will.
- It will, won't it? - Yes.
- It will, won't it? - Let's go.
- Let's.
- Will she go? - Let's go.
We're going.
Shall we get going?
Let's go.
Mika-san!
I just want to make sure...
We'll have separate rooms of course, won't we?
Yes, of course.
Shall we go?
Here, giri choco (obligatory chocolate).
- I'm so happy. - It's obligatory.
Would you like some tea?
- Here you go. - Thank you.
Thank you.
Well then, Oku-sama (Mrs.), this is the yukata for the ladies.
Enjoy your stay.
I wonder if we look like a married couple.
You know, she just called you "Oku-sama."
That's how they usually address women at a place like this.
Usually for all couples...
It's not that I've been to these places before or anything...
Actually, I have, but only with girls.
I've never been here with any man before...
Well... Shall we take a bath?
Together?
No, this place has separate baths for men and women.
Oh, I see. Of course. I'm sorry.
Normally, would we bathe together?
No.
Why did I say something like that?
Is it because I'm nervous?
Doesn't Setsuko-san seem awfully accustomed to this?
This is making me so nervous.
I wonder if I should have come here.
I finally did it. Came all the way here.
Hello.
- Setsu! - Kyoko Senpai!
Are you with your husband?
Of course not...
Today's the day.
Ohata!
What are you doing here?
Is it perhaps... That magazine?!
I'm sure you're aware, but you're a married woman, you know.
- That kind of self-awareness, or should I say, moral... - Setsu!
Let's pretend we didn't see each other.
- Yes, that's a good idea. See you. - Kyoko Senpai!
You might say it's none of my business again, but are you sure?
She's a married woman, you know.
Kotaro-san, why don't we pretend we didn't see each other?
Yes, that's a good idea. Let's do that.
I'm a bad woman.
Try to forgive a senpai like me.
Oh, for crying out loud. See if I care what happens.
See if I care what happens.
Oh, I didn't notice you were back.
I was just mesmerized by you.
Oh, look over there. It's beautiful.
It's nothing compared to your beauty.
Oh, please...
For Valentine's Day.
Thank you.
- I'm happy. - I'm the one who is happy.
You asked me to see you again.
Even though I never expected something like this to happen.
This must have been our fate.
I'm sure.
The thing is, when I came back, the bedding was already laid out.
- It's not what you think... - Kotaro-san.
Why don't we go take a walk?
I think I should tell you after all.
About the lighter.
It's bothering you, isn't it?
It's true I would be lying if I said I wasn't shocked.
After I saw this, I couldn't sleep for about 3... No, 4 days.
That long?
What kind of a person was this man you were planning to give this lighter to?
What kind of a relationship did you have with this Hiroshi?
How did you feel about this guy Hiroshi?
And how did this guy HIroshi feel about you?
The more I thought I about it, the more confused I got.
That's why I couldn't even call you.
But on the fifth day, it just dawned on me.
That what is important, is now.
Think about it, Setsuko-san.
What's important is how we feel about each other now, isn't it?
Kotaro-san...
I'm going to forget about this lighter after today.
I won't think about this Hiroshi anymore either.
So I'm giving this back to you.
I'm sorry.
Thank you.
I'm getting rid of this thing now.
Let's erase it from our memories.
Are you sure?
I'm sure.
Mika-san, I bought some onsen manju (bean cakes).
- You're with her too? You asshole. - That isn't it.
It's okay. Hold this for me.
Go ahead and eat this.
Shall we have some beer?
- I'll get it. - No, it's okay. I'll get it.
Husband
I'm so sorry.
It's okay. Please don't cry.
Here, have a drink.
It's my fault for keeping it a secret.
It's true I was going out with Hiroshi.
But I don't have any feelings for him anymore.
I don't care about him at all.
- Setsuko-san, I understand now, really. - But
he was a really terrible person. Listen to this.
Even though he promised to marry me... Even though he had me...
He got another girl pregnant.
Which means he was doing it simultaneously with both of us, right?
That's true.
Was doing it with both?
- "Was doing it"? - While constantly claiming to love me...
Would you be able to forgive him?
No, I can't.
- He's a disgrace to all men. - He can't be compared to you.
You're as different as heaven and earth.
- I'm not that... - No, you're truly a trustworthy person.
I always thought, every time we met I thought,
that you were different from those worthless men on the streets.
That you're not the kind of man to ever cheat on me after we're married.
Why won't Kotaro-chan come!
- Mayumi-chan! - Mayumi-chan!
He said he'd marry me!
Mayumi-chan!
I'm going to kill myself!
- Mayumi-chan - Mayumi-chan.
- Oh, it's the boss. -Oh, you're...
Kotaro-chan~!
Mom was right after all.
I never had a discerning eye for men.
I was told when I had the marriage meeting that I should never choose my own marriage partner.
By both Kyoko Senpai and Mika.
Oh yeah? But you shouldn't let that bother you.
Really?
It may seem so from their perspective, but
- you were serious, right? - Of course I was.
At least I'm glad you mustered the courage to tell me about Hiroshi.
You are? You are, right? Right?
Then can I tell you more?
There's more?
The guy I dated back in high school
was Nakayama-kun. He was my classmate.
Next was Hashiratani-kun from the ski club.
After that was Kawaguchi-kun who went to study abroad in Canada.
After that was...
Kyoko-san, what's the matter?
He says he wants to eat natto (fermented soybeans).
Natto?!
So he called and told me the natto I bought isn't there.
He loves natto.
So I always have some in the fridge, but of all days, he said there aren't any.
Wait a minute.
Is it your husband? That is, the one who likes natto.
I have to go. I'll have to buy some on the way home at a convenience store.
Convenience store? Kyoko-san!
Actually, I prefer the ones from Supermarket Angel, but
what should I do? They close at 7:00.
- But I really prefer the ones from Supermarket Angel. - Supermarket Angel?
The place you saw me the other day.
I'm sorry I hid from you.
But that's the way I'm usually dressed.
Calm down, Kyoko-san.
- Sorry. - I do like you.
But this can't be.
I was pretending to be a woman of the world, but
the truth is, I'm a chicken.
I'm sorry, Ohata-kun.
Good bye.
Why?
After that, it was Akira. We met on a group date.
He really wasn't my type, but he was persistent so I just...
- Just...? - Yes.
Then came Hiroshi.
- No, before him there was... - Someone else?!
It was only for a short time, but... Takashi.
- He picked me up on my first flight. - Picked you up?
But he was terrible. He was making passes at my co-worker Atsuko too.
Tanuma-san~.
You surprised me.
You're really strong, aren't you?
Do you think so? I'm really not that strong.
I might take back what I said before.
Oh, really?
Well, let's see... What shall I do now?
I was wondering if we should just go back to our own rooms.
I know, right? What should we do?
It would be boring to be alone, wouldn't it?
That's for sure.
Then...
shall we...
Shall we...?
- Go? -Go where?
- Where? - Here.
Here?
Hirose...
Kotaro?!
- Yes, it's Setsu's room. - Wouldn't we be interfering?
It's okay. Just go in cheerfully in a situation like this.
- But cheerfully or not... - Good evening!
Setsu, we came after all since we were worried.
Oh, Mika-san. Tanuma-san too.
Hi.
Let me get this straight.
There was Nakayama-kun and Hashiratani-kun and
Kawaguchi-kun...
Then Akira-kun and Takashi-kun and finally Hiroshi-kun.
Yeah. No, that's not it.
Mamoru. The guy I met through the telephone club as a joke.
But as expected, it didn't work out. - Telephone club?
I remember that.
Then after that, it was Hiroshi-san. Is that right?
Ohata.
Hi.
It was too lonely being by myself.
So I peeked in here and you were all talking.
After that, it was Hiroshi-san, right?
- Was there someone else? - There was Koji.
The dentist who extracted my wisdom tooth.
Kotaro-san?
Hello.
Good morning!
It's okay with me, mind you. It's not like it has to be this dress.
It's just that... The other day, I thought that...
This... This dress was the best.
It's not like I'm trying to force you to go against your will.
But as you know, we've brought together many couples, so
from our experience, I thought Setsuko-san would look better in a flashier dress.
Don't you think so too, Dear?
But Dad, we don't want her dress to stand out so much either, right?
- Well, yes... - Of course you can do as you please.
I just want Setsuko-san to wear the dress that looks best on her.
- Right, Dear? - Of course...
Of course, I understand where you're coming from.
You've been so kind about taking care of everything... Right?
Yeah... I mean, yes.
- Since they're here, why don't we let them decide? - But of course.
- That's a good idea. - Tell us which you like better.
Mrs. Sakuraba's or mine, which do you like better?
But Mom, you can't expect us to pick one just like that.
- She's right, Mom. - That's right, Dear.
- Can I be honest? - Sure.
Of course. After all, you're the one who's going to be wearing the dress.
I don't like either one of them.
Both of you are only picking the ones that suit your own taste.
I hate to say this, but your fashion sense is outdated.
That's not true.
The dress that Sakuraba-san picked was lovely too. It was just a bit flashy, that's all.
The dress your mother picked was lovely too. Just a bit plain, that's all.
Isn't that right?
I want to wear... You know, the kind the foreign model was wearing in the wedding book.
- Foreign model? What are you talking about?
Think before you talk. You're the daughter of a kimono shop in Kawagoe.
Not an European princess.
What are you thinking? After Mrs. Sakuraba has been so gracious...
That's right. Your mother was trying so hard for you too.
- I say you're being a bad daughter. - Isn't she?
But I can't help it if I hate it!
- Mom, you don't have to get so excited. - That's right.
What do you think, Kotaro-kun?
Yes, what do you think?
About that...
Can we just calm down a bit and let me have some time to think about it?
Right now, I'm somewhat confused.
There's a lot of information to digest all of a sudden.
- That's fine, of course. - Indeed. After all, it's a once in a lifetime thing.
It's not that. It's about my marriage to Setsuko-san.
I need to sort out my feelings.
Please give me some time.
- Kotaro-san, what's going on? - Hirose...
- Kotaro-kun... - Why? - What happened?
- Did Setsuko do something wrong? - No.
It's my own problem.
If you'll excuse me.
Kotaro-san! Wait... Please wait.
Did I say something strange to you last night?
I'm sorry. I don't remember what I said.
I guess I got drunk.
You're a very honest person.
But..
You're a cruel person.
I wonder what on earth is going on with Kotaro-san.
I have no idea.
Isn't it because you made all that fuss about the dress?
Poor guy...
- Are you saying it's our fault? - No, it's not that...
Maybe he needs to sort out his feelings about New York.
New York again?
Right, Boss?
- What about New York, Dear? - What is it?
- So... - So?
So Kotaro-kun has a girlfriend called Mayumi-chan at a cabaret club...
- Right, Boss? - Oh, so I hear.
- I believe her name was Mayumi-kun. - Mayumi?
- Mayumi?
Mayumi.
Who's Mayumi?
I wonder if Mika-san's seeing me in a different light now.
I have to get stronger so that she does.
I'm sorry, Ohata-kun.
What did you talk about last night?
You don't remember anything at all?
Here's your drink.
The guy I dated back in high school
- was Nakayama-kun. He was my classmate. - Another drink, please.
Next was Hashiratani-kun from the ski club.
- Another drink, please. - After that was
Kawaguchi-kun who went to study abroad in Canada.
Another drink, please.
You're a very honest person.
But
you're a cruel person.
Nakayama... Hashiratani... Kawaguchi...
After that, it was Akira. We met on a group date.
He really wasn't my type, but he was persistent so I just...
Akira...
Another drink, please.
Then came Hiroshi... No, before him there was...
It was only for a short time, but... Takashi.
Takashi...
Another drink, please.
- There was Koji. - That's right.
Koji...
Another drink, please.
- Sir... - I know, I know.
Here's Hiroshi, right?
Hi-ro-shi.
I'm sorry, but we're closing now.
This... Is for Valentine's Day.
I know it can't be helped if you decide to call off the wedding.
But I wanted to give you this.
I made it for the first time in my life. Honestly.
And this...
In Italy... In Italy there's a small town called Terni. Did you know?
There's a church called the Saint Valentino Basilica there.
In ancient Rome, a young couple who had their marriage opposed,
asked the bishop of that church to baptize them,
and had him perform a wedding for just the two of them.
They say that's the origin of Valentine's Day.
Why don't we go together? To Italy.
I know I said we should forget about it, but I changed my mind.
After all, that would be running away.
Plus, all the things you experienced in your life -
the happy times, the sad times, the times you fell in love -
all that makes you who you are.
I want to accept you just the way you are.
So I'm going to keep this.
Because it's the first thing you ever gave me.
Thank you.
Won't you hold on to this ring?
We're not calling off the wedding.
After all, we had a marriage meeting, didn't we?