What's with that horrible appearance?!
Mom...
I'm Nagi-san's coworker and also her boyfriend,
my name is Gamon Shinji.
She moved to this place,
because she said she wanted to save money,
for our wedding.
So, when can I meet them?
I mean your parents.
Shinji-san, your father works in Kasumigaseki*?
*A district of Tokyo where most of Japan's cabinet ministry offices are located.
He has such a splendid job!
Ah, no...
And, how about your mother?
My mother is a housewife.
Then, she's at home right now, right?
Right...
Probably...
I want to say hello...
At least by a phone call first.
Ah, right...
Because the sooner the better.
If we miss the timing now, we'll be rude.
Right?
What...what should I do?
So scary!
Her smile is pretty intimidating.
What..what..what..what...
What should I do?
To call. Or not to call.
Tell her that the wedding is a lie.
If I tell her that, she'll be really furious and force me to go back to Hokkaido!
Change the subject.
Well, um...
My mother is...
"Mother"?
- Mama! - Mama!
Ask Mama for help.
I'm sure he can sense this kind of atmosphere.
- He'll help us deceive her! - He'll help us deceive her!
I'll try to call her now.
Mom?
My girlfriend's mother is coming over right now.
She said she wants to say hello to you.
TORA TORA TORA my love is wholeheartedly~♫
Gamon-chan, I can't hear you!
Gamon-chan, please come! It's MAX's* night tonight!
*MAX : A Japanese dance unit.
...the only thing I want is you~♫
TORA TORA~♫
I called the wrong number...
How careless of you!
I did it again...
I...I'll call her now.
Shinji? What's the matter?
Her mother?
Hello, I'm Shinji's mother.
Wedding?
Huh?
My goodness!
Shinji-san is too nice! My daughter is so lucky to have him.
Yes.
We need to set the date for the wedding.
I also want to say hello to you first.
Oh!
Shinji-san's grandmother's 88th birthday party? Next weekend?
Next Sunday? It's fine with me.
But I'm afraid that I'll only bother your family gathering.
Yes.
However, since we're going to meet each other, I'll say hello to your relatives too.
Yes... Yes...
Oh, please...
The parents are going to meet next Sunday?
Yes.
They'll meet at Shinji's grandmother's 88th birthday party.
How was your mother today?
She went home in a happy mood.
She said she's going to tell our relatives about my wedding.
Why has it become like this?
You did it on purpose, right?
What?
You want to marry Oshima-san.
So, you involved her mom to make everything go according to your plan.
What a scumbag.
Is that so?
- Is that true? - Of course not!
Even if you didn't do it on purpose,
the situation right now wouldn't be a problem to you, right, Gamon-kun?
Why don't you two just get married for real?
Papa! This pea sprout rice gruel is really good, isn't it?
The sardine fritters are also really fluffy!
Right!
Mama's economical meals are the best in the world!
If it's for Papa.
Papa! I love you!
Papa, I love you!
Papa loves you too!
Well...
At this rate, we have no choice but to get married.
Nagi-san...
Will you be alright?
I mean to go ahead with the plan to marry Gamon-san, just as your mother expects.
Get married to Shinji?
It's pea sprouts again?!
Sardines are only for commoners!
All the meals you make always look like they're for the poor!
Every day is like this. I can't eat this!
HEY!
The kids are so noisy!
Isn't it your job to raise them?
I'm sorry!
What should I do?
I understand how you feel.
Don't panic.
Well,
first of all, because you looked so flustered in front of your mom,
I just tried to help you.
I'm thankful for that.
But, it became troublesome in the end.
Troublesome?
So, it was my fault?
I didn't mean...
Didn't I tell you to be friends with her?!
Wait, Urara!
Hey, stop!
Hey!
I'm really sorry!
It's okay.
Hey!
Stop it!
You can't use violence!
Alright, I'm leaving now.
Thank you.
What are you going to do?
About Nagi-chan.
About the parents' meeting.
I'll do something to prevent it.
You love her, right?
You want to start over with her.
Won't you tell her?
Not in a million years.
Don't cry then.
When someone snatches her away.
Gamon-kun, your vacation is already over?
That's right. Thank you for your hospitality.
I'll do something to prevent the parents' meeting.
Bye, then.
Shinji's Vacation. The end.
Her ex-boyfriend is so cool!
He went to Hokkaido to pick her up,
and covered up for her in front of her mother.
I feel like he also has all your good traits.
You know,
I didn't understand why you were angry at me.
I wondered why I shouldn't be gentle to all those girls...
Why I shouldn't give my spare keys to them...
Why those girls became so heartbroken...
When you love someone,
whenever you think that she's with another guy,
or that she will never be yours,
you'll feel so heartbroken.
Gon, where are you going?
I don't want to lose.
I'll make a serious effort.
I'm home!
Ah, good timing!
So, Mom, there's something I want to talk...
Nagi-san's mother sent me all these!
She's such a nice person! We really click with each other!
I want to talk about that...
She seems to be really proud of her daughter! I want to see her photo!
I don't have her photos...
That can't be true! Don't be shy!
Well, Mom, you see...
Your dad also surprisingly sounded so excited!
Having such a fun family gathering, it's been a long time...
Oshima-san! You've got a package!
It's from Gamon Kanako-sama in Shirokane, Minako.
Here you go.
Oh?
She also sent it to you?
She sent it to you too?
She gave me lots of delicious cookies!
We clicked with each other right away!
We talk on the phone every day.
We talk about the wedding day, or the venue,
But, Mom, while we're on this topic,
Everyone here was also really happy about your wedding.
They said that they will definitely come.
But, Mom...
Nagi, we should give something back to her.
It must be something decent.
Don't embarrass your mom, okay?
You also have to dress well for that meeting.
At least take care of your horrible hair.
You understand, right?
Yes.
I'll talk to you later.
I can't say it...
Hey~
Nagi's Long Vacation.
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Isn't it weird?
They're already an adult, but they act based on their parents' mood.
Well...
It would be so much easier if they could hate them.
Family is such a nuisance.
Um...
I want to ask you something...
Huh?
What is it?
Midori-san, you're the daughter of the owners of a long-established traditional hotel in Matsuyama, right?
It must be that blabbermouth old-fart from the laundromat!
Although your parents were so rich,
why do you live by picking up coins that fell on the roadside and stuff?
The reason for that...
You see...
Can you please let me hear your story too?
You're Yoshinaga Midori-san, right?
I came from Matsuyama.
I'm a lawyer. My name is Nishi.
Is it okay?
What?
He said your sister is sick.
You really don't have to go and see her?
We haven't seen each other for decades...
Ah, no...
It may have been more than half a century...
But, she's your only relative, isn't she?
I ran away from home.
I'm the eldest daughter and was also the heir.
But just before my wedding,
my parents' hotel,
and also my fiance,
I forcibly gave them all to my sister.
It's been a long time...
How can I face her now?
I'm right, aren't I?
Family is such a nuisance, right?
I heard that Gamon-san will return next Monday?
Yes. I feel like it's been forever!
Sorry, I came empty-handed!
Let's have a takoyaki party next time!
Okay! Okay.
I'm going out for lunch.
Umetake-san!
You came to Tokyo?
You look fine as usual.
- You too. - Right?
Are our clients in Osaka also fine?
All the clients I took over from you, their contracts have been terminated.
In short, those old men were only attracted to your appearance.
I gotta go!
Umetaka-san from the Osaka branch is here.
That person is funny! I like her.
I heard a scary rumor from her.
What is that? I'm curious!
Ichikawa-san, in Osaka, was called...
- Hello~ - Hello.
"A mood-breaker."
That's scary!
But I think I understand!
Cheers!
You're so late! The meeting has started.
Gon, what happened to your face?
Your T-shirt was also torn. Who did this?
I think this is alright.
Bye.
I couldn't tell her!
Me neither.
I thought you already told your mom properly.
I didn't.
Rather than telling my mom that the wedding is a lie,
I ended up sending olive oil and vinegar set in return for your mom's cookies.
Moreover, she sent me an expensive pound cake this morning.
So I need to send something back tomorrow!
I don't have the money!
It's a hellish circle of giving-back!
Nagi-boy, calm down!
You don't have to send anything back!
But my mom said I have to...
Sorry.
I dragged your family into our problem...
No...
That's not true.
This happened because I said such a thing to your mother.
Well anyway, let's just survive the parents' meeting first.
When everything has calmed down, let's tell them that we broke up.
I'll plan something out properly.
I'm really sorry for everything.
I hope that the lie will become reality.
See you at the parents' meeting on Sunday at 5 pm.
Parents'...
...meeting?
A cute girl came!
How unusual. Are you by yourself?
Come on in.
What would you like to drink?
Welcome.
Boy-san...
Please give me the strongest drink here!
Okay!
It's enough.
"A mood-breaker."
That's my nickname.
They said that my presence ruins the mood.
What are you talking about?
Since I was a child,
during my elementary and middle school days,
and even at work right now,
I've been called that.
My presence brings such an unfriendly atmosphere to my surroundings.
They said I destroy all human relationships.
Some certain boys, who are liked by some certain girls, would end up liking me.
They said I'm cute,
I'm well-behaved,
I make goo-goo eyes.
If I refuse an invitation from a colleague to meet them alone, they'll call me "A universal flirt."
Even if I do my best to earn a contract,
they said it's because the clients love my appearance.
I wonder why people think like that?
Maybe it's because all my hard work...
...has no value at all.
Those ugly souls are only jealous of you. Don't take it seriously.
I'm sure that there are people who understand and watch all your hard work, Ichikawa-san.
I thought he understood me.
So,
I wanted to think that there was still a possibility.
But...
I'm sorry...
Ichikawa, sorry...
Congratulations on your marriage!
Gamon-chan told us before that he has a really cute girlfriend.
You left her after flirting with her?
- You're a scumbag! - You're a scumbag!
I'm a scumbag indeed...
See you on Sunday.
Ichikawa!
I'll walk you home.
Gamon-san.
Did you even like me,
a little bit?
Of course.
What did you like about me?
What did I like about her?
Um... well..
First of all...
It's her face...
Even until the end,
she was still very cute.
What are you going to do with Gamon-chan?
You finally understood how he feels, right?
I loved you so much.
Your bushy hair looks better.
You and Gamo-chan...
...are so similar.
Ah no! We're not similar at all!
Our personalities, and even our backgrounds are completely different.
By the way, Gamon-chan said this before,
his family is like sardines who are swimming side by side in the same direction.
Sardines?
He said it's as funny as sardines.
Thinking about something?
What happened to your face?
It's nothing.
Nagi-chan.
Have you had lunch?
Even though...
...we had been dating for a long time,
I knew nothing at all about Shinji's family.
Speaking of which,
Gamon-kun had always been looking for his brother.
His brother?
This person.
Hello! I'm a lifestyle consultant, Gamon Shinichi!
This person is Shinji's brother?
Is everything alright?
With your mom.
Yeah, I guess.
How about you? Are you alright?
Was it your first time doing boxing?
It wasn't my first.
It looks swollen, you need a cold compress.
Use this.
Nagi-chan...
You said before,
that you can't change.
You see,
when I think about...
...how I ended up hugging you,
and kissing you,
I can't remember all those.
Right now,
I can't do such things.
Because I'm embarrassed.
This is the limit.
My past and present self...
...look completely different.
So...
I think people can change.
If they really want to.
I'm off!
So, that's what happened.
I'm sorry for everything.
What are you talking about?
Here.
This is all.
Thank you.
Good luck.
Bro!
Congratulations!
Mother! Happy birthday!
Thank you!
Shinji's fiancee is also coming, right?
That's right.
I can't wait to see her.
Nagi!
What's with that hideous hair!
- Mom! - Didn't I tell you?
Mother!
- Thank you for coming all the way from Hokkaido. - Shinji-san! No, I thank you for inviting me!
Let me take you inside. I'll hold it for you.
This way.
Mother, let me introduce them.
They're my father and mother.
I'm Shinji's father, Gamon Shinsuke.
I'm his mother, Kanako.
I'm Nagi's mother. My name is Oshima Yu.
You're such a beautiful young lady!
Ah, no.
Let's talk inside, our relatives are also here.
Okay.
Shinji, you've found such a nice person.
Right?
My son never looked like he had a girlfriend at all!
Stop exposing me, Dad.
His brother is also here, right?
My brother is currently working at an American investment company.
Let's have a meal together when he comes back to Japan.
Of course! I want to meet him too.
Don't hesitate to ask about anything, there's no secret between our family.
You got too carried away, Dad!
You said that Nagi-san's father was sick, right?
Yeah, he passed away when my daughter was still a child.
Raising a daughter by yourself, it must have been really hard, right?
It's a parents' duty after all.
Thank you.
This is for you...
It may be a bit cumbersome for you.
It's a present for the grandmother's 88th birthday.
Thank you so much!
But...
I can't accept this.
Why? She's prepared it especially for us.
I'm sorry, Shinji.
I thought the person you chose was definitely a good one.
What do you mean? What's the matter?
You said that your husband passed away due to illness.
But that's a lie, right?
He was in debt because of gambling,
and suddenly disappeared, right?
Moreover, Nagi-san,
I heard that you work hard in the same company as Shinji.
But, didn't you already quit your job?
Things didn't go well between you and your colleagues. That caused you to hyperventilate.
Right now, you work as a waitress at a bar, right?
Mother, there are various reasons for this.
You can lie like that even before marriage, I feel cheated!
Because it's a relationship between two families.
I think we can't introduce them to our relatives and your dad's colleagues.
Even if you insist on this marriage, it will only hurt Nagi-san in the end.
Mom, it's my fault, please calm down. I forgot to tell you everything.
We're already here anyway, let's act properly.
After saying hello to your grandma, can these two go home immediately?
Transportation fee.
What's going on, Shinji?
Listen to me,
Nagi...
Did you quit your job?
Mother?
Do you really work at a bar?
Mother, I'd like to explain this to you.
If people find out about this,
I'll be so embarrassed!
I should die!
There you go again!
You haven't changed at all, Mom. Getting embarrassed so easily.
Are you Shinichi-kun?
Hello! This is Shinichi!
You came!
Don't you work in America?
America?
That's right!
Because it's grandma's birthday, he adjusted his schedule, right?
That's a lie! I've always been in Japan.
But..
He's always joking around!
Seriously!
I'm going to publish my autobiography.
So, I wanted to promote it today.
That's cool!
Do you guys want some?
Bro! Hey, hey...
Please sign it!
I'll do it later.
Huh? Mom!
You got your face done again?
You used to look like me!
Ah! I mean, I look like you in the past!
Here it is! The American joke!
Anyway, Dad, how is your other family?
The younger brother I've never met,
or is it a younger sister?
Is she fine?
Hey look! No one found your joke funny at all!
It's the same!
It's the same.
This person... is me.
Family is important, don't you think?
Just cut it out!
Don't ruin all my hard work!
Alright, alright.
I'll go home now!
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I knew it!
This is the kind of person you chose, Nagi.
It's been always like this.
Even if..
...I let you do anything your way, you would never do it properly.
You've never met your mother's expectations!
Not even once.
And the last one, it's this.
This terrible family.
Let's go, Nagi.
Nagi!
I hate you.
I've always hated you.
For forcing me to listen to you and making me feel guilty,
for pretending to be a good person outside,
for expecting me to do things you cannot do yourself,
I hate you.
What are you talking about?
However! I feel sorry for you!
You've always been alone.
Just like me in the past.
You have no one by your side.
There's no one to listen to you.
That's why you need me.
Let's go!
I'm sorry.
I...
...can't live for you, Mom.
Just live by yourself!
I will also live for myself, by myself.
Sorry I couldn't meet your expectations.
- Cut it... - You know what..
Although I can't meet your expectations,
and look this terrible,
I feel...
...really happy to live this way.
Let's stop.
Reading the atmosphere.
Let's go, Shinji.
My brother once asked me...
...about what I'm trying to protect.
When I was a child,
I couldn't read any atmosphere.
I had a cool dad,
a nice mom,
and a really fun brother.
I was very happy.
But, I wanted... I wanted to think...
...that everything wasn't a lie.
I'm so stupid!
When I was a child,
I always waited for my mom while eating biscuits with milk.
She said she would come home after 100 seconds.
So I counted...
After I counted down to zero, I started over again from 100.
The sound of my mom's footsteps,
and the moments when the door opened were what made me the happiest.
Well...
We called off the wedding!
Right! We did it.
I said...
...terrible things to my mom.
I forgot...
...to tell my grandma happy birthday.
You're crying again.
I'm not crying! You are!
I'm going on a trip for a while.
Midori-san!
If you'd like, please take these.
For your lucky charm.
Aren't these precious to you?
Yes.
That's why I'm lending these to you.
Then...
When I give these back to you,
I'll tell you my story again.
You don't have to walk me home.
I still don't want to go home.
Sakamoto-san is really worried, so I'm going to meet her.
Then, let's go for drink again.
Okay.
Gon-san?
What's the matter?
I...
...love you, Nagi-chan.
I love you so much!
However,
I didn't know the proper way to confess to you.
So, I went to retrieve them all!
Retrieve?
The spare keys I gave to various girls.
Did your face become like that because...
From now on, I'll only look at you,
I'll be gentle only to you,
I'll become your only pull-apart buns!
Pull-apart buns?
I'll only love you, Nagi-chan.
Nagi-chan...
Please go out with me!
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NEXT WEEK. FINAL EPISODE.