We're going to hold our wedding ceremony.
It was a sudden decision.
She was the one who decided it all. You're just doing as she says.
It was the first time I had thought, "I don't want Masato to leave."
You're going out with Kazu, huh?
Is there someone you like, Miss Gusto?
Eh?
Isn't it true that you don't really want Norisugi-kun for your partner...
...but prefer someone else instead?
I love you, Masa-niichan.
You didn't know that, did you?
But that person knows everything.
That person saw through me.
That I love Masa-niichan.
Do you here promise to defend your vows for the rest of your lives?
I so vow.
Congratulations!
You're well-matched!
Well-matched!
Get a little closer together please.
Get in here, Naoko. What are you doing?
Come on.
Here, here, excuse me.
Well then, I'll take it. Big smiles, please.
Yes, say cheese.
- Thank you very much. - Thank you very much.
Naoko-san.
Naoko-san, I wish that someday you encounter a wonderful person yourself, as well.
Please take this.
Masato. Make our greetings to everyone.
Everyone...
...thank you so very much...
...for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend our wedding today.
Truth is, both I and Aya...
...must return to the hospital right after this.
I think it was rude of us to make you all come out here expressly like this.
But Aya and I...
...promised one another that we would make being doctors the top priority of our marriage.
I think the two of us will join forces and live our lives fully.
We truly...
- ...thank you for this day. - Thank you very much.
Do we have be in this big a rush?
I told Professor Kirishima I'd return by 1 pm.
Since Hosokawa-kun brought his car, he said we could ride back with him.
Ah, I'm starving.
It'd be nice if I could at least get home this evening.
If you have some time, you could socialize with Mama and the others at the luncheon.
No, that's okay.
I'll go back with you.
Thank you for coming out even though you're so busy.
I have a class to go to from here, so can you take this and bring it home?
But if I take it, wouldn't that upset Aya-san?
But I can't bring it to the University.
Excuse me for going first.
Thanks for waiting.
Sorry about this, Hosokawa.
We'll be going ahead.
- I'm very sorry. - We're very sorry.
Thank you.
Where's Naoko-san? I thought we could take her to the University.
She excused herself and went on ahead.
Too bad.
Well, excuse us.
Does the Professor intend to analyze the Magen RNA today?
How can he do this? Even he knows the wedding was today.
Still, it's my principal not to show that I see his selfishness.
"Starting today, I'm going to be a different me."
"Having nothing to do with Masa-niichan..."
"...I'll study all my life."
"In order to become a doctor trusted by my patients."
"Starting today, I'm going to be a different me."
Please lower the annealing temperature this time around.
Professor. The saliva is contaminated.
Here.
Your request for tomorrow's rapid intraoperative diagnosis.
You went to the trouble of bringing it yourself?
Yeah. I thought you might be done soon.
I'm still trapped here. You go on home first.
I see.
Since the housekeeper will be starting tomorrow morning, she'll be making the dinners...
...and things will be easier.
Housekeeper?
I told you about that before, didn't I?
No, no, you didn't tell me.
We can't afford that, now can we?
We're okay for money.
The two of us should be able to keep up with the housework ourselves somehow.
Shopping and cooking. Cleaning the dishes.
Doing the laundry and taking out the trash.
Paying the utilities. Cleaning. Signing for packages.
Who of us can do that?
You and I must find happiness rationally.
All right.
Miss Gusto. How was your first trip to Disneyland?
It was the best!
You're in top form, Miss Gusto.
Isn't there some trail other than Disneyland that the Norisuki Bus Tour could go to?
I'd like to go to the power spot at Meiji Shrine, though.
- I request we go to Yokohama's Chinatown. - Huh?
It'd be better if you and Rai-Rai went there yourselves.
- But Kazu doesn't have a car. - Sorry about that.
Say Rai-Rai. What's this "Power Spot" at Meiji Shrine?
When you touch the water there, it's said you'll power up and your wish will come true.
Let's go!
President of us sightseers, Norisuki. Miss Gusto says, "let's go!"
You can go to the Meiji Shrine by train.
Stingy!
All right, all right already.
Then, the next stop for the Norisuki Bus Tour will be...
...Yokohama's Chinatown!
Yeah!
Rai-Rai, lookin' good!
That's it!
That's cute!
You're both too well-matched.
Now everyone, what do you want to eat? Each of you please make your requests.
Just what we expect from Rai-Rai.
I'll have Mobo Tofu. (tofu and meat in a spice sauce)
- That's classic. - Sounds good.
- I'll have shiitake soba. - Ah, what is that?
You don't know?
That's good too, but I'd prefer the Mobo Tofu today.
But she's really a connoisseur...
"From: Masa-niichan How are you doing? Masato"
Miss Gusto?
Ah, sorry.
"From: Naoko Subject: I'm fine"
Having an affair already, Sensei?
It's from my niece.
It's unusual for a niece to be wearing a China Dress, isn't it?
It really is my niece.
Sensei, if you ever do feel like cheating, I can be of assistance.
How promising.
Since your wife is so scary.
My wife is scary?
Really scary.
"But that person knows everything. That person saw through me."
"That I love Masa-niichan."
"2 Months Later" Our Introduction to Medicine lecture got canceled.
Where should we go?
I'm going to study at the library.
"July, 2003"
Then I'm going to study English medicine, too.
What's up with them?
If I spoiled Kazu, he's a man who'd take advantage of that.
That's why I have to be cold to him from time to time.
I felt just a little sorry for Kazu.
If I let him get away with saying things like, "Where should we go," then it's my loss.
It's about winning or losing?
It's about winning or losing.
Then, what you said earlier was Kazu's loss.
That's right.
Is that...
...happiness?
Happiness is ambiguous.
But...
...winning or losing is crystal clear.
Even if it's a small win, a win's a win.
That's why I can eat this delicious cake right now.
"That person won against me."
"That's why she shone so much."
"I lost."
"Masa-niichan lost, too."
"He did what that person told him."
Heiwa Fansubs Presents: "Mitsu no Aji"
Episode 3: "What Do I Love Best in This World? Your Face."
Ikezawa-kun.
Ah, yes?
It appears your wife's thesis on tyrosine kinase... (a type of enzyme)
...will be published by "Nature Magazine," doesn't it?
Eh?
Can I suggest you being more proactive, too?
Challenge the surgical academic meeting during the symposia with your thorough liver investigation.
If you'd just get serious about it...
...I don't think you'd have to lose to your wife.
I'm home.
"Ikezawa-kun."
"I have a favor to ask."
"What is it?"
"Let's go out with one another."
Good morning.
Yeah.
I brought in the coffee.
Ah.
That's okay. I'll be leaving pretty soon.
When does your thesis on tyrosine kinase come out in "Nature Magazine"?
What? I can't hear you.
I'm talking about your thesis that's coming out in "Nature Magazine."
Are you happy about that, too, Masato?
I'm very happy.
But...
...even though we live together, I had no idea about this important thing.
I can't hear you. Tell me later.
That's okay.
Are you going home to Okayama for the summer holidays?
I am.
Miss Gusto's home faces the Inland Sea and has olive groves. We should all go.
I have my part-time job.
Ah. If Rai-Rai can't go, then Kazu won't go, either.
And Junior said he's going to Europe with his parents.
Ah, couldn't you go somewhere with Mino-san?
Good morning.
- Good morning. - 'Morning.
- Me and Mino-san, huh... - Huh?
- What, what? - It's nothing.
- Something up? - I told you, it's nothing.
What is it?
What's wrong?
It's nothing. Sorry.
Well, since it's the summer holidays, I wanted all of us to go somewhere.
I'm home.
Ah. Welcome home.
Finished yet?
Not yet.
Today's operation for a porta vein resection was messy...
...so I had to re-build the left renal vein resection and that took longer than I thought.
It was the first time I had seen such a thing...
Itadakimasu.
Ah.
Can I have some?
Proofing the check document?
Yeah...
We talked more before we got married.
Really?
You said...
...you had no intention of doing the cooking or household chores...
...and it's wonderful that you're so lively at work.
But...
...it's like you're really just living here alone.
Eh?
I wonder...
...if it was really necessary for us to get married.
You have no interest at all in my work...
...or in my thoughts or even if I'm alive, do you?
What's the matter?
I wanted someone I could talk to whenever I was tired or happy.
When things were tough...
...I wanted to have someone there I could talk things over with.
At least when we're home...
...I'd like for the two of us to talk to one another.
I also want to know what sorts of things you're thinking about.
But...
...you don't talk to me about anything.
What are you angry about?
Didn't we promise when we got married...
...that we would make being doctors the top priority of our lives?
You said so at the church, didn't you?
That's true, but...
However...
When something happens like today...
...isn't it natural for a married couple to take a little bit of time...
...to inform one another about those things and get their opinion about them?
Shouldn't a married couple...
...be the ones who are the most understanding?
Even if you don't talk about anything, I'll be understanding of everything.
I think I could even forgive you for anything.
But it's strange that we don't talk to one another.
Don't people want to talk with the person they love?
Are you saying...
...that I don't love you?
I just can't see them.
Aya's feelings.
It's because you aren't trying to love me, you can't see them any longer.
"Masa-niichan..."
"...isn't happy."
- That will be 420 yen, please. - Yes.
That's the exact change, so here you are. Thank you very much.
Welcome.
Ah. Hello.
We'll go on ahead.
- Yeah. Sorry. - That will be 250 yen, please.
- Who's that? - Her uncle.
Haven't seen you since the wedding.
Yeah.
I'm happy you're looking good.
250 yen is your change.
I'm fine with no bag.
Thank you very much.
Ikezawa-sensei...
...are you happy?
I don't care for such straight-out questions like that.
When I noticed you at the University yesterday, you had a really depressed look on your face.
If you had noticed me, you should have called out to me.
Because you had such a dark look, I couldn't call out.
I'm not depressed.
You just bought a tonic drink, didn't you?
I'm going to Ushimado tomorrow.
Give my regards to my brother and sister.
Masa-nii...
Ah. Ikegawa-sensei.
You don't have to use the "sensei."
When I come back, I'll bring you back the Mamakari that you love. (a species of herring)
You mean the Mamakari that Naoko hates so much.
"Then, some for Naoko, too."
"He got you!"
"Onii-chan!"
Remember how mean you were to me, deliberately putting that Mamakari on top of my rice?
You used to cry about that.
I gave up.
Because that was the first mean thing you had done to me since I was born...
...it was traumatic.
That's why, even to this day, I can't eat Mamakari.
You're exaggerating.
"Surgery Department"
What are you doing?
Tired, aren't you?
We both are.
Sorry about last night.
Maybe I was in the wrong.
I've been depending upon you.
When I saw your sleeping face just now...
...I thought how negligent I've been about your exhaustion.
Forgive me.
Masato's mark.
Ah, wait...
I'm feeling horny.
This is a medical office.
I...
...love living alongside an ordinary doctor like you...
...but I love it much more when you're embracing me.
I wish we could go home together, but I'll head back first, okay?
Yeah.
"Incoming Call Aya-san"
Yes?
This is Aya. It's been awhile.
Hello.
I know this is sudden, but would you mind coming over to our home sometime?
I haven't given you a thank-you gift for helping out with the move.
I'll cook you a dish using the olive oil your parents sent us.
How about this upcoming weekend?
Ah...
I'm going home to Ushimado tomorrow.
Then...
The end of August, say Saturday or Sunday.
Hello?
Um...
Do I have to give you an answer right now?
That's okay.
Then, if you feel like it, give me a call at this number.
Would it be okay if it's not just me but if I brought along some friends?
Of course.
It's more challenging to prepare food for many people.
Well, Masato was also saying you should, so be sure to come.
Sorry for bothering you.
"Returning to Ushimado..."
"...is like taking a trip back in time."
I heard it from Ikezawa's parents last time, but...
...is there a housekeeper who goes to Masato-san's home every day and does all the housework?
Don't know.
What with the deposit for their apartment and the costs of a housekeeper...
...Aya-san's parents must be covering all that.
Is Masato okay with that?
Don't know.
Still, I did get a kind call from Aya-san the other day...
...about the olive oil we sent her.
Oh.
"We're so happy," she told me.
"Masa-niichan isn't happy."
Being on duty is tough, isn't it?
What's up?
When the summer holidays are over, shouldn't we call Naoko-san over to our home?
Eh?
I thought that was something we should try.
She's busy, isn't she?
Think of it as a step in her growth.
It's fine to do that for Aya, but don't force yourself.
Ah.
The elevator's come.
Is that what you came to talk about?
I'll do my best.
"Received a cold mail package Was placed in the refrigerator."
"From: Morimoto Yusuke Koori Cold Package Mail"
Ala! Is it there already?
Those are Masato-san's favorite Mamakari.
Is there a style of cooking them that Masato-san prefers?
Just as they are is fine, isn't it? You could soak them in vinegar soy sauce though.
But Aya-san, do you have time to be cooking dishes like that?
I've invited Naoko-san and her friends over next time, so I'll give it a try.
Naoko hates Mamakari.
Ever since she was a child.
Thank you very much.
Excuse me for calling you in the morning like this.
Yo.
I really did come.
- Long trip, wasn't it? - Yeah.
Let's go.
"Ushimado"
These goldfish are energetic, aren't they?
Ah, it ripped.
Excuse me. One more, please.
"You can do it."
"Whaa! Niichan, you're incredible!"
"Thanks."
"What should we do next?"
Damn. This is tough.
Tough, isn't it?
It's difficult. Ah?!
Those masks are beautiful, aren't they?
These masks are kinda cool, aren't they?
- This one, please. - That's 100 yen.
Here.
Cute, isn't it?
"If it's not from Masa-niichan..."
"...then I don't want it."
Don't!
I'm sorry.
Why are you apologizing?
Let go home. I'll take you.
That's okay.
Sorry...
...about my timing.
This guy went to see Miss Gusto by himself and got dumped within an hour.
An hour?! What's that?
Isn't it that she has someone she likes there in Ushimado?
- Some high school boyfriend? - Probably.
I met a woman this summer in Ibusuki, too, but I didn't hook up with her.
- You like Rai-Rai better? - I guess.
- You've been emasculated, Kazu-kun. - Excuse me.
Kazu was just an actor in a play in Ibusuki, too.
I guess.
A person with a hometown is peculiar.
When I saw her in Ushimado, Miss Gusto looked like a totally different person.
Ushimado, huh?
Terrifying, that Ushimado.
Still, both women in our Group are unusual.
Kazu and Miss Gusto. Norisugi and Rai-Rai.
Surprisingly, those might be the compatible pairs.
I'd be fine with Miss Gusto.
Ah. I'll tell Rai-Rai that.
Stop it!
Whaa, is that Rai-Rai?
No way! It's Miss Gusto!
She wants to tell me about Ushimado.
Hello?
What are you and Rai-Rai doing next Sunday?
"Ikezawa Masato, Aya"
It feels good eating like this, doesn't it?
It's delicious.
I used the olive oil that Naoko-san's family sent to me.
When we had our Orientation, I though you were scary, but that isn't so now.
I'm different at work.
I want to be like Harada-sensei, too.
I hate cooking, though.
Is that okay with you, Kazu?
Ala. Are you two sweethearts?
We're not.
Are you okay with that, Kazu?
It's okay.
There isn't anyone without someone. A person for their heart.
So cool! I want to be able to say such words.
But I just want to live beside Masato.
Without anyone else around; just Masato and I.
It's a sensation like wanting to be enclosed in our hearts; snuggled up to one another.
How about you, Rai-san?
If you have someone you truly love...
...then you could put your heart into making cup ramen for him.
Until then, that sort of dish is just fine.
In addition to your studies, there's so much more for you to learn.
Yes. Studying is my highest priority.
Don't lecture the young people.
Naoko-san.
Naoko-san, don't you have a sweetheart?
I don't.
Norisugi's fallen for our Miss Gusto here, though.
He's a good guy.
He's the son of Norisugi in Obstetrics.
Ehh... Wouldn't he be fine?
Norisugi even went to Ushimado in Okayama this summer to see Miss Gusto.
Eh?!
What's that about?
Ehh... Tell us about it, Naoko-san.
There's nothing in particular to talk about.
A sweetheart from the same class is fine. It was for us.
But it was like we were rivals and friends and lovers all at the same time.
Our relationship was wonderfully encouraged by our studying together.
Right, Masato?
I see.
I think so, too.
Studying can do that, huh?
Ah, that's right.
I forgot to bring out the Mamakari. Masato, your favorite Mamakari.
It was sent to us from Ushimado.
Here.
- Ah! Itadakimasu. - Itadakimasu.
Yeah! Delicious!
Masato, eat some, too. I learned about this from your sister in Ushimado.
When they're soaked in vinegar soy sauce, they're delicious, she said.
Naoko-san, please have some.
Naoko doesn't like them.
Itadakimasu.
You hate them, don't you?
Oi, don't force yourself.
I drank too much.
Are you okay?
Yeah.
Just leave it like this.
It's bad to leave food out like that.
It's what we have a housekeeper for, isn't it?
You're fine. I'll just take them to the sink.
Naoko-san's become an adult, hasn't she?
I wonder?
She's become a scary adult.
I guess I will stop.
I've been cooking since this morning and I'm exhausted.
That's why I said you're fine.
Don't speak to me that way.
Is there something you didn't like?
All of them were saying how happy they were when they left.
Why did you have to tell that lie about...
...how if it's for someone you like, you can even put your heart into making cup ramen for them?
It wasn't a lie.
Today's party was for Masato's sake...
Why are you treating Naoko like an enemy?
Why did you call her expressly to hurt her like that?
Hurt her?
That's right.
In order to hurt Naoko, you wanted to show off our happiness, didn't you?
That's why you had this cooking performance of yours.
Why would I want to hurt Naoko-san?
I thought it was strange when you wanted to hold our wedding ceremony so quickly...
...but that wedding was also one of your performances.
You thought it best to get married before who knew what might happen, didn't you?
I fully understood that after this night.
You're wrong.
I love you, Masato.
I love you more than anyone in the world.
What part of me do you love more than anyone in the world?
Your face.
I never grow tired of looking at your face.
Why are you so silent?
Being loved for your face is more wonderful than anything.
Did you want me to say that I respect you?
There are many people that I respect...
...but yours is the only face in the world for me.
It's irreplaceable.
That's why I want to make it so that it's mine and mine alone.
So I married you...
...and did that cooking today and invited all of them...
...because it's that important to me.
Why can't you understand that?
"Incoming Call Masa-niichan"
Yes?
Are you okay?
Yeah.
How about you, Masa-niichan?
I'm fine.
Where are you right now?
At the hospital.
The hospital?
Yeah.
Must be tough, huh?
I'm sorry.
Ever since you came out to Tokyo...
...I haven't done anything for you.
No.
That's okay.
Masa-niichan...
...is Masa-niichan, after all.
Next time, let's you and I go get something to eat.
Really?
Really.
Hello?
It seems someone has come.
Eh?!
I'm scared.
"Masa-niichan isn't happy"
"I never grow tired of looking at your face"
"I can't see Aya's feelings"
"Why did I have to be born as Masa-niichan's niece?"
"Who do you believe, her or me?"
"Naoko has nothing to do with it; she's my niece"