This is my sister's wedding ring!
The ring is under here...
Is this it?
Hottie!
Which one?
The...left one.
Why did I lie just now?!
Have an affair with me.
I want to see a photo of your husband.
This man!
My sister's husband!
I want the two of us to ride on the Galactic Railway.
Jyo.
Shouko-chan!
You forgot your box lunch.
If we were really there, right about now we would be riding the Galactic Railway.
I wonder if I'm searching for true happiness.
I wanted to be with you just a little longer.
He went to Hanamaki.
Alone.
I don't want to be like you, sis.
The lies I've wielded...I'm sick of them.
Please let me meet him somehow.
Shouko-san?
Jyo...
Jyo, if I saw you, I thought I would tell you...
I...
am really...
Jyo!
Episode 6
Pulse ox 98. Consciousness level 100.
*Unconscious, responds to pain stimulus*
Dr. Ichinose, he is unconscious. His vitals are stable.
Jyo-kun?
Can you understand me?
Get a CT scan, then contact me.
Yes sir.
Are you a family member?
Ah, no I'm not.
I was with him.
He was next me when he suddenly fell over.
I understand. Please wait out here.
What?
What's going on with Jyo?
What's happening?
Akari-san?
Erika-cha~n. The hot guy from yesterday...I wonder when he'll come back.
The hot guy?
That guy.
He is definitely interested in me.
And he didn't have a ring! He's totally single!
All lights are green!
More importantly Akari-san...
Jyo-san hasn't returned from his trip!
He's definitely coming back today, right?
I don't know!
This is luggage. And his smart phone.
Ah, okay.
I don't think Jyo will answer.
Please call him until he answers.
Hello?
Who's this?
This is Jyo's phone...
Ah, that's right. Um...this is Shouko.
Hama Shouko.
Why are you answering?! Where's Jyo?
Um...Right now I'm at the hospital.
Hospital? What's going on?
Please.
Okay.
It seems you had an acute seizure due to the brain tumor.
You were near Tokyo Station when you suddenly lost consciousness and were brought here.
Tokyo Station?
It's a good thing that the woman you were with quickly called an ambulance.
Shouko-san...
It's okay, she's waiting outside.
Your sister is also heading to the hospital right now.
Doctor...Here's the results of the CT.
I see.
Doctor...
My sister,
and the girl...
don't tell them about my illness.
I understand.
You are Banno-san's companion, right?
Yes.
Please come this way.
Jyo!
Shouko-san!
Are you okay? You've gotten up already.
Yeah.
Sorry for worrying you.
Really?
Yeah.
I was...just a little tired.
It happens sometimes.
Like anemia?
Yeah, that.
Anemia.
Really?
What the hell?
Sorry.
I called you an ambulance.
I yelled and
shook you, but
you wouldn't wake up.
Somehow...
I thought something terrible was happening.
I was so scared.
You must have been surprised.
But, I'm okay now.
Thank goodness!
Shouko-san...
Were you going to Hanamaki to chase after me?
Huh? That's right...
I was going to tell him that I lied about being married...
That's why I went to see him.
Shouko-san?
You know, Jyo...
JYO! Jyo!
What's going on? I heard you fell suddenly.
It's no big deal. Just anemia.
Anemia?
And I was in such a hurry!
I was so worried because you got that complete examination the other day!
There was really nothing wrong.
Really?
Oh yeah, why are you two together?
That's...
Don't tell me.
You two were traveling together?!
The hot guy from yesterday...
Ah. Hello.
How are you feeling?
You're a doctor?!
I'm Banno Jyo's older sister!
Ah! Is that right?
Oh my, what a coincidence.
Do you know each other?
You'll never believe it.
A customer that happened to come into the shop is the person that saved my little brother!
This is a huge coincidence. Is this...fate?
Banno-san.
There's no trauma, so once the IV is over, you can go home.
Thank you so much!
Doctor, next time you're in my store, please let me show you my gratitude.
There's no need. I am a doctor after all.
Please show your gratitude to this woman.
Huh?
It would have been terrible if he collapsed in the blazing hot sun.
Ah...um...uh...I...
have some urgent business...
Excuse me.
Wait...
Shouko-san?
In the end, I still didn't tell him.
Oh, Shouko...you didn't go to your office today?
Uh...crap.
That's right...
Uh, we didn't have any work today, so they said it was okay to go home.
Does that happen?
Hey...your company isn't going through bankruptcy, right?
It's fine.
Safe!
Jeez.
You're back.
Do you actually want to tell him?
I do!
I'm sorry I haven't said anything until now...
If I happen to meet Jyo, I'll really tell him.
I'm single!
Because that's what I decided!
Are you listening to me?
The phone.
That's right, I can use my phone.
If I don't have to say it face to face, maybe I'll be able to say it without hesitation.
I hope it goes well.
Right?
Jeez!
Tonight.
I'll call him.
Fuuta!
There's one week until your match!
You won't win like that!
A ticket for my match.
It's next Saturday, right?
Definitely come.
Next Saturday and Sunday, why don't we go to Atami?
Let me look at my schedule...
I've already reserved a room at an inn.
Sorry Fuuta. I suddenly have to work on Saturday. I won't be able to make it to your match.
Yoko-san!
Got it!
You can't help that you have to work.
Yoshizawa...
Hmm?
What are you doing this weekend?
Huh?
I was invited by the boss to play golf...would you like to join us?
I can't. I'm going to a hot spring in Atami with my wife this weekend.
You really love your wife, huh?
Of course! That's why I married her.
After we have kids, it'll be impossible for the two of us to go to a hot spring alone.
Right now, the time we spend as a married couple is important.
Shouko, you have an amazing appetite!
I'm jealous that I haven't had summer heat fatigue.
I have to get in a fighting spirit tonight!
What's tonight?
Nothing!
Nothing in particular...
Oh yeah...you two are going to Atami this weekend right?
Yeah.
I hear that there's a popular power spot in Atami for children.
Really?
Yeah.
It's apparently at a famous shrine. Why don't you go?
Oh yeah, Sis mentioned that the Atami trip and that boy's match overlap, but
what is she going to do?
How about it? Would you like to go to the shrine?
Sure.
Because it's out of the ordinary, let's go sightseeing to a lot of places.
Well then, I'll look for some good places.
Thanks.
Thank goodness!
You're going to Atami with Bro.
Do your best at practice.
But then...
Getting you a room at an inn, and doing research for your trip...
Bro is truly an ideal husband.
I wanna go to a hot spring...
I want to go as your stand-in.
That would be nice.
Huh?
You should go in my place.
Wh...what are you saying?
You're not scheming again are you?
I'm kidding.
After all, Kenji called this "Revenge for our anniversary".
I've given up going to Fuuta's match. I'm going to Atami with Kenji.
As you should!
Take this opportunity to end your affair.
You said you didn't want to destroy your home.
You should clearly explain that you are playing around.
You're right.
Also...
That boy...
Doesn't he think you're single?
If he gets serious, I'll feel bad for him.
And you, Shouko?
Did you tell the truth to the man you're having a fake affair with?
I don't want to be like you, sis.
I'll definitely tell him I'm single.
You proudly declared it.
I'll tell him!
I'll tell him now!
So you have to, too.
Return to Bro's side already.
I'm not the same as my sister.
This time...
I'll definitely tell him.
Sorry. The paella is sold out for today. Sorry.
This is...the Galactic Railway's night sky.
Is there someone you want to give it to?
That person already has a ring.
Yes?
Hello...Jyo?
Yeah.
How are you feeling? Are you okay?
I'm totally healthy.
I'm really sorry for worrying you today.
Ah...Me too.
I even made your sister worry...
It's okay. She was really happy to see the doctor.
Thank you, Shouko-san.
I'm happy you called.
Really?
It's the first time we've talked on the phone, right?
Yeah.
When I thought about it, I suddenly got nervous.
I thought it would be easier to say if I couldn't see his face, but...
Basically, I have to say "I lied about being married."
"I'm single."
I can't see Jyo's reaction.
No no no...but...
I decided to tell him today!
Shouko-san...
Is it okay for you make this call since you have a husband?
Jyo...about that...
What?
Now!
"I don't have a husband." Say it!
I don't have a husband.
Huh?
I did it!
Hama Shouko, you finally said it!
No husband?
Ah! Is he at work?
Huh?
You did say he's always busy.
Ah, no...that's not what I meant.
It's really wonderful that he can work like that.
I feel relieved that you have a husband like that.
Huh?
I'm relieved that you have a home to return to.
I don't want your happiness to be ruined because you were playing around with me.
Playing?
Shouko-san,
you're not going to break up with your husband right?
I can't say it.
If I tell the truth, it's over.
Even though it's a lie...Our relationship can continue because it's an affair.
If I don't want it to end,
I have no choice but to continue this fake affair.
Of course I don't want to break up. I do..don't.
Really? Thank goodness.
Yeah.
That's why...
It's okay since we're the same as always.
Good.
Well then...
My husband's returned...
So, later.
J...Just like I thought...
He was playing around.
No. I knew that.
I knew it, but
for a moment,
I thought that real love was born from my lies.
I'm an idiot.
Chief, I am truly sorry that I suddenly took the day off yesterday.
Don't worry about it, Hama-san!
So, is your stomach feeling better?
Ah...I've already recovered completely.
Shouko-san. What...what happened?
Huh?
At our last job, you were never late or absent. Your health is your strong point, but you took the day off for a stomach ache?
That's definitely a lie! Did something happen with Jyo Banno?!
Sorry for calling you in today after yesterday.
It's okay.
Frankly, I've been contacted many times by Dr. Garcia.
After looking at the results from your exam here, he said he's very worried about you.
He said you should immediately return to Spain to get surgery.
But...
My illness...
Recently,
haven't your headaches and dizzy spells increased?
Yes.
In your case,
the tumor is located in a troublesome place for surgery, and there are many risks accompanying it.
That's what I think when I observe the situation.
But in this scan,
the tumor's gotten bigger faster than we expected.
We discovered that it's putting pressure on your carotid artery and nerves.
Okay.
Left as is, these symptoms will only get worse.
I think that if you collapse again,
it could be quite dangerous.
You're scared, right?
From the opposite standpoint, I'm also scared.
Since you're the one making this decision,
I understand that it's irresponsible for me to say this, but...
you're still young.
I think it's okay to bet on Dr. Garcia's surgery.
Like I thought, you're scared, huh.
I wasn't scared.
Huh?
In some ways, I'd already given up.
I accepted that I have this illness.
I wanted to live the rest of my life without any regrets.
That's what I thought.
Jyo-kun...
But I returned to Japan,
met a certain person,
and I became scared.
Now, I'm afraid.
I see.
So, to continue with my fake affair, I'm continuing to pretend to be a married woman that's having an affair.
Huh?
So you've gone around in a circle and have returned to the starting point.
But it can't be helped.
I want to say it.
"My marriage is a lie. I'm single."
I want to say it but...how many times have I told this story?
Come now....
Drink up!
Lying isn't good.
I know I have to tell him some day.
But I can't right now.
I have no confidence.
Confidence, huh...
If I tell him the truth, he'll leave.
So I don't want to say it so that he won't go.
This is the ultimate decision.
If he says he really loves me, I would be able to have absolute confidence.
At that time, I would tell him the truth.
What's this about absolute confidence?
A confession of love from Jyo?
Huh? What?
Speaking of that, he did just say "Have an affair with me" to me.
Jyo never once said that he loved me.
Huh?
On Saturday, we'll relax at the inn, and on Sunday we'll rent a car and go sightseeing.
Sounds good. With a car we can go around to wherever and return at night.
Yeah.
I'm looking forward to it.
Me too.
Yoko...
Hmm?
Let's have a nice, long talk about our future.
Okay.
I'm going to get in the bath.
Okay.
This is for the best, right?
Fuuta?
Yoko-san, I have just one thing to ask of you.
What is it?
I want to hear your voice.
Can you call me?
Good work today.
Good work.
Ah, Yoko-san?
Sorry for suddenly asking you this...are you working?
It's okay.
And you, Fuuta?
How are you feeling?
Perfect.
Really...
I was worried because you didn't respond to my texts, which is unlike you.
I thought about not contacting you until after my match.
Huh?
Because if you text me, I'll want to hear your voice.
If I hear your voice, I'll want to see you.
If I see you, I'll want you to come to my match.
Fuuta...
But, I'm happy that I got to hear your voice.
I'll be able to do my best again.
Fuuta, I'm sorry that I can't go to your match.
If you win, you'll move to the 6th round. It's an important match.
I'm fine.
I love that Yoko that works with all her might.
If you do your best, then I can too. I'll be okay.
Don't worry!
I'll definitely win.
Yeah.
Good luck!
Later.
I am Yagami Fuuta!
Right now, I'm in the 4th round, but my dream is to be the world champion!
Please come watch my match!
Yoko...the bath's open.
Okay. Thanks.
Yup.
Even if I continue my fake affair,
what do I do?
Yes?
Shouko, can I have a moment?
What?
What's up?
I'm...going to Fuuta's match.
What are you saying? You're going to Atami with Bro on Saturday.
Fuuta's match will probably be at about 1:30.
If I watch the match, I can just make the train.
After that, I'll go to Atami.
That's definitely impossible.
Bro is suspicious.
He might already be suspicious.
Then it's excessive.
But I want to go!
These last few months
I've watching him work really hard for this match.
Just for a little bit, even just a glance...I want to be there to watch him.
No way...
This sounds like a Showa era pop song.
So...
If something happens...please cooperate with me.
If you get exposed by Bro?
Hey...
Are you sane?
Why is Bro not good enough? He's doing this for your happiness.
Happiness?
That's right!
Is that what you think happiness is?
Huh?
When I was younger I also thought that.
Without realizing it, I was influenced by TV and magazines...
Find a kind, honest man with a full time job, be given a name brand ring...
buy a house with a loan.
Those sorts of things...
the typical things that make women happy.
I had to have them.
But,
This year...
I realized I wasn't interested in them.
I met Fuuta.
He doesn't have money
or a secure future.
He fights with just his arms.
I saw him fall down and get back up so many times. I was drawn to him.
Wait...wait, Sis.
You're not playing around?
Don't tell me that
you're serious about that pink haired boy?
It's ringing.
Later.
Wa-
Hello...Jyo?
It's Akari.
His sister?
This Saturday...won't you come to the shop?
Huh?
I want to show my gratitude to you for saving Jyo.
I have to restore this debt immediately. I'm the kind of person who can't relax without doing this.
Ah...
So, will you come or not?
I'll go.
Oh yeah? Then I'll be waiting for you.
His sister invited me over...
I'm so happy.
But.
She also thinks I'm married
Awkward.
Here.
Shouko-san, I'm sorry if Akari said anything unreasonable.
Hmm?
It's all good.
No...
As for Saturday...
my husband has work.
Alright.
For now, I've got no choice but to become a perfect married woman.
Thank you!
It was delicious!
Thank you very much.
Kenji-san, thank goodness that the weather is nice.
It's perfect for a vacation.
Yes.
As for souvenirs...it has to be hot spring manju after all.
How about dried fish? Right Shouko?
Ah, well...aren't both good?
Morning!
Good morning.
Oh my, Yoko. Do you still have time before you leave?
Well, I suddenly got called in.
I have to go do a little work, but I'll make it to the bullet train in time.
Is it okay to meet at Shinagawa station?
Are you really working on a day like today? You shouldn't have to...
I understand.
Then, 3 o'clock at Shinagawa station.
It's okay?
It's fine. It's work after all.
When this happens you have to go early.
I'm off.
Have a good day.
Ma, when did we go to Atami?
Yoko was 2.
Eh? She was 2...35 years ago.
That long ago...
I want to go again....
Yoko-san!
You came!
I'm so happy!
Hey!
Fuuta.
Your match is the third one right?
Yeah...
Then...it's about 2:30...
Sorry...I have to leave right after your match.
Huh?
I will seriously root for you during your match.
So
Just win.
This match is important.
Yeah.
Watch me.
For you, I will definitely win.
I am a married woman.
I am.
I am a married woman!
Hello...
Welcome!
Shouko-san!
Thank you for inviting me today.
Welcome. You've arrived safely.
Here.
Seriously, thank you for helping Jyo the other day.
Ah,...I didn't do anything...
Today, I'll treat you to anything you want, so eat up!
Then, I shall take advantage of your generous offer.
Thanks for the food!
Of course.
But, weren't you really worried?
Since childhood, Jyo's been healthier than anyone.
He once got a cold when I was a little girl...so when he suddenly collapsed I was really shocked.
It happens sometimes.
Well...I'm glad it wasn't a big deal.
Now...
This restores the debt, right?
Yes...
So.
What on earth is going on with you two?
In the first place, why were you at Tokyo Station at that time?
That's...
Weren't you two actually on a trip together?
You're wrong.
I met Shouko-chan there by coincidence.
I am a married woman, after all.
The two of us couldn't go on trip together.
That day, unexpectedly, my friend...you know, Masako...was returning from a trip.
Unexpectedly, I saw Jyo-kun at Tokyo Station. It was really just like that.
Really?
Yeah.
Jeez! What the hell?! Thank goodness!
I thought for sure you two were having an affair!
I was so worried!
Thank goodness you're not having an affair.
In the blue corner, from Toyokuni Gym,
Yagami FUUUUUUTAAAAA!
Judge - Nishimura Takashi. Similarly, Wada Minato. Referee - Tamagawa Natsumi.
Meet in the center.
Let's have a clean fight.
Round 1!
Box!
Break!
Box!
That's it Fuuta! That rhythm!
Fuuta!
I'm still a bit early.
Fuuta!
6...
7...
8...
9...
Okay?
Box!
It was delicious!
Yep.
Now, I'm full.
Amazing.
You ate it all.
Well, it was delicious after all.
Welcome!
Excuse me. We have a party of 10...Can you seat us?
10 people?
Ah, then let's clean up this table.
Thanks, Shouko-san.
I'll help.
Ah, that'll help.
I'll help out too.
Eh?
Since I have dominated all of the items on the menu.
Ah...Thanks.
Use your feet. Move more.
Second out.
Round 3!
Box!
Go Fuuta!
Guard! Guard! Your opponent's tired too!
1...
2...
3...
4...
5...
6...
7...
8...
9...
10!
You did it!
Winner with a knockout 1 minute 10 seconds into Round 3, in the blue corner...
Yagami FUUUUUUTAAAAA!
Fuuta!
It smells so good!
Thanks for waiting. Here's your paella!
Wow! It really looks delicious!
It is delicious. The squid ink rice croquettes are also really good.
Then we'll have that, too.
Akari-san, rice croquettes for everyone.
Ah, okay!
It's delicious! And this beer pairs well with it!
It does go well with beer, but it's better with white wine.
Nice!
Hey, why don't we drink white wine?
Let's drink it!
Then, we'll have a bottle!
Akari, I'm getting a bottle.
Okay.
Thanks for waiting.
This one pairs really well, right?
Fuuta.
Yoko-san!
I won!
Come in.
Are you okay?
It's no big deal.
He just saw the doctor.
Thank goodness.
I'm totally fine and full of energy!
Ow...
Dummy!
You were told to rest for a while, right?
Jeez...
Well, I have to help out. Excuse me.
Yoko-san...
I'm okay to be by myself.
But...
You have work, right?
It's okay to go.
Where are you right now?
Sorry. I still have work. I can't go to Atami.
This place is my favorite.
Shouko-chan is a good girl.
She is.
Please wait a moment.
Bro?!
Shouko-chan, I have a favor to ask.
Can you ask Yoko where she is right now?
Casually.
Ah, but don't tell her that I texted you.
Just casually ask where she is right now.
Sis, you messed up.
Sis, where are you right now?
Moron!
Congratulations Fuuta.
I was really moved.
It's been a while since I yelled like that.
Wait...you shouldn't force yourself...
Here.
What's that?
Open it.
I said that was going to give you a present when I won, right?
A ring?
Yeah.
You never wear a ring, so
I wanted to give you one.
It's a cheap one though...
I'm happy.
Thanks.
Excuse me?
Yes?
I came here for L & U Consulting on the 10th floor, but the front door is locked.
Ah...Because of their fundamentals, the front is locked on the weekend.
But my wife came here on her day off.
L & U Consulting's Yoshizawa Yoko.
Um...please wait for a moment.
Okay. Thank you.
Of course.
The 10th floor's L &..
There's no one there today.
Is that right?
Thanks Fuuta.
It's really beautiful.
Yeah.
It looks like a real jewel.
This is better than a jewel.
I like your kindness.
my kindness?
So...
Normally, I'd be worried about the price and where I bought it.
It's like the brand is more important than the ring itself.
What?
You have changed me.
Since I met you, I've realized what true happiness is.
I really don't get it, but...
if you're happy, then it's all good.
Yoko-san, your phone's ringing.
It's probably my company.
Sorry. I'm in a meeting.
I can't answer the phone.
Right now, I'm below your office building.
I'm not angry, so tell me the truth.
Who are you with?
I'm really with Shouko.
You're lying.
Thank you so much!
I intend to show you my gratitude again for helping out.
You don't have to.
Ah. I'll make tea.
Or would you prefer beer?
No, um...For now, I'll tidy up.
I wish you were single.
Huh?
After all, Jyo smiles a lot when he's with you.
I never know what he's thinking about.
Especially lately, he has a gloomy look on his face...
But today, it looked like he had a lot of fun.
This is the front of Shin Hanamaki station.
Eh? This too?
Yeah.
Was there an object like this there?
And the Meganebashi bridge?
Yeah.
Do you remember it?
I remember this one.
Who are they?
Railway enthusiasts.
How nice...
I really wanted to go with you.
The Galactic steam locomotive.
Did you ride it?
No.
I see.
Then, let's go together sometime.
Some day, the two of us
should ride the Galactic Railway.
I forgot I'm supposed to be a perfect married woman.
Crap. What do I do?
This is playing love.
I said what I was thinking.
I think that if you collapse again, it could be quite dangerous.
Shouko-san...
Jyo?
It's the Galactic Railway's night sky.
The Galactic Railway?
Yeah.
Locked up within the ring are the starry sky and the smoke from the Galactic Railway.
I see.
It's pretty.
Shouko-san.
Give me your hand.
My hand?
Which one?
Your left hand.
Give me your left hand.
Shouko-san.
I love you, Shouko-san.
I have fun with I'm with you.
I want to spend more and more time with you.
I wanted to go to Hanamaki together.
I'm sorry.
I said that I didn't want to destroy your happiness.
However...
Just for now, become mine.
Jyo...
I have no one.
I have always been alone.
I've never been popular,
I even abandoned marriage hunting midway.
I have no dreams or goals.
I don't know who I am.
So...
I pretended to be married.
Only in front of you
do I want to be someone.
If I tell you the truth,
you'll leave.
If there was a guarantee, I would tell you...
Since you will leave,
I don't want to tell you.
Which one?