This was a fake affair that started when I pretended to be a married woman.
The more I like him, the more I can't tell him the truth.
After all, he just wanted to have an affair.
If I tell him that I'm single,
this love will end.
This is the Galactic Railroad's night sky.
Is there someone you want to give it to?
That person already has a ring.
If he says he really loves me, I would be able to have absolute confidence.
I would tell him the truth.
I'm going to a hot spring in Atami with my wife this weekend.
I still have work. I can't go to Atami.
Fuuta!
Right now, I'm below your office building.
Who are you with?
I'm really with Shouko.
All sorts of stuff happened.
You're lying.
Give me your left hand.
I love you, Shouko-san.
I don't know who I am.
If I tell you the truth, you'll leave. Since you'll leave, I don't want to tell you.
Which one?
Episode 7
It really helped that you were able to stay until the end.
Not at all...
Yoko-san...
Thanks.
Go to a hospital.
Okay.
I understand. Then come home together.
I'll be waiting at home.
Huh? Wait.
Jyo said he loved me and gave me a ring.
Him saying that he likes me
should give me absolute confidence.
Say it already!
Say it now, Shouko.
I am single.
Jyo...
Shouko-san...
It's my phone...
Sis...
Are you going to answer?
Sorry.
Hello, sis.
Shouko, where are you right now?
Won't you come home with me now?
Huh?!
No way!
I'm doing something important.
Important? What is it?
Well...
I'm in Shinjuku right now, but I'll pay for a taxi and we'll leave from here.
Wait...
What about Atami?
Did you cancel at the last minute?!
About when do you think you can come?
If we take too much time, it'll seem unnatural.
Sis...
Aren't you making a mistake?
A mistake...what?
Your affair is going to be discovered by Bro.
It's still fine.
If we return together.
Anyway, come quickly.
No, what I mean is
I can't go.
Why do I have to go there?
You're ridiculous.
What's wrong with you?
Shouko, I'm begging you.
Our life as a married couple depends on you!
Is everything okay?
That's...
I have to leave suddenly.
I see.
Your husband's waiting for you, right?
No...
Then hurry up and go.
Did you get a taxi?
Sorry.
Thank you for the ring.
Yeah.
Well then...
I'll see you later.
Take care.
In the end, I couldn't say it again.
What the heck is going on with you two?
You said you'd go to the match but make it on time for your trip.
Hey...
Are you really not getting a divorce?
Aren't you just playing with that pink haired boy?
Since you don't want to divorce, you should get along well with Bro.
That's why you called me right?
I'll answer that question if we make it through today.
What's with that ring?
I'd ask you the same.
What's with that ring?
My lying wife is coming home.
Come see this.
I'm home.
Welcome back.
It took you a long time.
Yeah.
Oh?
Where are mom and dad?
I couldn't cancel the Atami trip, so
they went instead.
They were both very happy to.
I...is that right?
Are you hungry?
Would you like to eat something?
Wa...
We went out to eat.
That's why we're late.
And you, Kenji?
What did you make?
Nothing...
Well then, let's have a beer.
Cheers.
So?
It's good.
No...
I'm not mad at all, but
I'm wondering what the hell is going on.
Canceling the trip right beforehand...
I wondered if something big was happening, but when I went to your office,
no one was there.
He's suspicious.
He's totally suspicious.
What are you going to do, sis?
That was awful.
I'm sorry, Kenji.
I'm really sorry.
The truth is...
Recently,
Shouko
right?
Huh?
Ah...yeah.
What's with that 'right'?
I don't know...
Shouko's a little...
her mental health is unstable.
My men...mental health is unstable?
Huh? Really?
Eh? Ah...
Yeah...
She's...
gone through a lot, and is at her limit.
Right, Shouko?
So that's what that 'right means? Sis!
Why is this suddenly happening?
Isn't Shouko-chan always traveling alone, having fun, and smiling?
That's...
true...
but still...
although...
You're escaping, right?
Because she was just reaching her limit.
Escaping? Reaching my mental limit?
You're making me sound totally insane.
What on earth is going on, Shouko-chan?
Are you having an affair too?
Because I think only love can make you suddenly have mental issues.
You live with your parents and you're always easygoing and carefree.
That's why I'm worried...it's an affair, right?
If you have a normal boyfriend
you don't have to hide him from us.
Umm...
That boyfriend...
Huh?
Do you know him?
You said you were going on a trip by yourself, but
were you really
planning on going on a trip with him?
Ah, that's...
Well...
It's an affair right?
Well, it's a fake affair...
What you do think, Yoko?
What do you think?
About affairs?
People who have affairs...
what do you think?
Yeah...
They're the worst, right?
That's what I thought.
Shouko-chan, affairs are wrong.
Huh?
I finished my beer.
Alright!
Should we open some good liquor?
Let's!
It's not often that the three of us can drink together.
I was sure that there was a brandy that we got for our wedding in here.
Ah, I wonder where it is.
We managed to get through it.
Right?
I think Kenji's still suspicious.
So, you should stop lying.
There is also kindness in telling a lie.
Huh?
What's that?
That's the line of an old man that's having an affair.
Hey, sis.
Still, you should end it already with that boy.
I'll continue.
Just as before.
I don't believe you!
What's really going on?
I got drunk.
Well, let's go to bed for today.
Good night.
Sis...
She really is trash.
Because I got caught up in her couple's fight, I forgot all about it, but
Jyo said...he loves me.
Then he gave me a ring.
No way!
No way...
What? Huh?
Is it okay to be that merry?
Because he said "I love you" to you,
married woman Shouko-san.
Why are you here?
I'm Hama Shouko, bachelorette.
You're a complete fraud!
Well then...
This ring...
Good evening!
Welcome!
Why?
It's hot today, right?
What should we have with beer today?
Yeah, yeah. Beer and paella, right?
Hey!
Come in, please have a seat.
Akari-san, who are you waiting for?
Huh?
I got it!
That guy with the salty face that came in before!
Salty face?
Not soy sauce face?
*A typically Japanese face*
That person was the doctor that treated Jyo when he collapsed, right?
It's an amazing coincidence.
You call it coincidence, but...
it's fate, right?
Jeez, Erika-chan!
But when Jyo fell, Shouko-chan happened to be there.
That's what you'd called fate, right?
Who's that?
She's married though.
It's impossible that is fate.
That's true...
Shouko-chan is a married woman, huh...
That's right.
Now, I'm definitely at a loss.
Hmm?
A ring on the ring finger of a married woman...
What is the meaning of this ring?
I don't know.
Atami's souvenir dried fish...
Eat a lot!
This feels like a Japanese dining table.
How was Atami?
The inn that you picked out was incredible
Luxury or something it's called? It was a splendid room.
Luxury suite.
That.
If this hadn't happened, I would have never stayed in a place like that.
Thank you!
I'm happy since we couldn't cancel.
Was it really such a splendid room?
Well, yeah.
This horse mackerel is really delicious.
The saury is good too.
Amazing.
On the surface, they carry on.
It's hard to believe they were fighting.
Is this what they call going through the motions?
I wish we could talk more about what they're really thinking.
Don't share the dried fish!
What is being a married couple?
They love each other, so they get married.
How did it come to this?
Why is everyone
having affairs?
Wow...beautiful.
Okay. Let me take a photo.
Hey.
Do you want me to take a picture?
Really?
Yeah.
Thank you very much.
Uh huh.
Stand over there.
Okay.
Closer.
Ready?
Yes.
Okay.
Thank you.
Of course. Thank you.
Here's a souvenir from Atami from my mom.
Huh? What is it?
A marriage charm.
Marriage?! I'm so happy!
With this, do you think I'll be able to get married?
Don't tell me...
That ring was a souvenir from Hanamaki.
Ring?
What? He gave you a ring?
Well...nevermind.
But a ring isn't a normal souvenir.
Does every girl in the world that's in love feel this anxiety?
This is tremendous mental fortitude.
My heart is exhausted.
That's right.
Wouldn't it be better to meet with foreigners than Japanese men?
Huh?
Look. I was so popular when we were in Jyo's sister's Spanish restaurant.
Hey. Hey?
Can we go to that shop one more time?
Shouko...don't you want to see Jyo?
I do.
To see him...and ask him about the meaning behind this ring.
Hey, let's go today.
I might be able to reunite with my Rodriquez.
That's true.
Right?
Just a sec...
Bro...
Shouko-chan, do you have a little free time during lunch?
Eh?!
Chief, can you please check the presentation material?
Okay.
I'm going to get some food.
Okay.
I went to the hospital, but there was nothing wrong!
I'll be working now.
That's great. Keep it up!
Yoko-san, I want to see you.
I'm busy with work, so I won't be able to see you for a bit.
Eh?
I thought we were going to have something delicious together after my match.
I want to eat food you've made!
Well, next time then.
Yes!
Thanks for waiting.
Thanks.
Yep!
Here.
Thank you.
Shouko-chan!
Bro!
What's up?
Sorry for suddenly asking...
I was nearby for a meeting.
I thought your mail order company was somewhere around here.
Is that right?
I have something I'd like to ask you.
Huh?
The other day...
In the end, I was curious about what happened.
The other day...
Is this about Sis?
Are you really having an affair?
Huh?
I
don't think you could do something like that after all.
Ah...yeah.
This is about me, huh.
If something is worrying you, you can talk to me.
Ah...
Yeah.
Thanks, but...
I'm fine.
Really?
Yeah.
What's going on with Yoko?
Huh?
Here it is!
Hasn't she been weird lately?
Is that right?
Shouko-chan...
You know what I'm talking about.
No.
Not particularly.
Hmm...
I see.
If something's bothering you,
please let me know.
Of course.
Like I thought, he didn't get over the fight.
Ah!
Bro, I have to go now. My lunch time is...
Ah, sorry.
Hey!
That's the guy Sis is having an affair with!
Why is he in a place like this?
Will a new fight break out?!
Hey!
Is he a friend?
No...Who is that?
Well, Bro, I have to go already...
Okay. Keep working hard.
Yup.
Shouko-san!
I thought so...
Shouko-san!
I thought it was you!
We met at the hospital the other day, Yoko-san's little sister.
Oh?
Fuuta-kun?
This is a dangerous situation!
Where is Bro?
I've been spared!
Shouko-san!
Yoko-san!
Shouko-san, do you work around here?
Ah, yeah.
Then, I'll give you this.
Here!
A coupon for where I work.
He is so damn cute!
Ah, thanks...um...
Fuuta-kun, you're a boxer, right?
Yeah.
I had a match on Saturday.
I know.
It's the reason that Atami...
Hmm?
Ah, nothing. Nevermind.
With the fight money, I can barely go eat a rice ball.
The more I box, the more I earn.
I want to give Yoko-san peace of mind.
I see.
This boy thinks my sister is single, right?
Pink hair is surprisingly reliable.
But in terms of spec...Bro is definitely better.
Please, open your eyes quickly.
Well, I'm going now.
Okay.
Bye-bye!
I wonder how long Sis and I will keep lying?
I've been waiting
my Rodriquez!
Anyway, first I need to ask Jyo about
the meaning of this ring.
Okay!
Why are you so enthusiastic?
Let's go.
Okay.
Ah, welcome!
Oh! Shouko-chan! Welcome!
Hello.
Jyo-san's not here.
I asked him where he was going this morning, right?
Come...sit over here.
Okay.
You!
Ah, yes!
I'm Yamada Masako, Shouko's marriage hunting buddy.
Ah, marriage hunting buddy?
Huh?
Shouko-chan, aren't you married?
Ah, um...it was a long time ago.
Right?
Huh? What's going on?
Ah, it's nothing.
We'll have beers.
Beers.
Yes.
Um...Do those foreign people from the other day come here alot?
No, have they been in since?
I wonder if they were tourists
Huh? No way!
Unfortunately...
Ah! I got it!
I'll introduce you to my regulars.
Really?
Yay! I did it!
A regular?
Ah, Jyo. Welcome back.
Shouko-san, you came?
Yeah.
If you'd like, come eat with us.
No.
I...
Enjoy your meal.
Did you get into a fight?
No...
Welcome!
Good evening!
I love you, Shouko-san.
Just now, Jyo felt colder than before...or am I just imagining it?
After all, he's always
"I'm happy you came."
or
"Shouko-san, I wanted to see you."
or he'll say things like that.
Akari?
Hmm?
I'm going out for a bit.
Huh? Again?!
Jyo...
Ask him about the meaning of this ring.
Jyo...um...
This ring.
Sorry.
I'm in a hurry.
Is it okay if we talk next time?
Okay.
Hey, where are you going?
Don't tell me you have a date?
I'm off.
You've finally learned how to summon me.
I can't put things in order...
Hey, why...
Why is Jyo suddenly being cold to me?
Isn't is because he was just playing?
Huh?
He really just gave you a souvenir, then ran off because he couldn't be bothered.
That might be it.
But I don't blame him.
After all, you're lying.
Saying your married
is a lie.
You've realized it already, right?
As long as you're lying, you can't seriously face him.
Manaka Brewery store development. Thanks to you, our partner contract has been decided.
Thank you.
We did it, chief!
You can leave early today, but I'm counting on you to come in refreshed tomorrow.
Yes sir.
Yes sir!
Komiya!
You've accumulated a great pile of work right?
Yes sir.
I'm home already.
Let's have a talk tonight.
Sis?
Yes, hello?
Shouko...where are you right now?
I need to talk to you again.
Huh?
Jyo-kun.
Doctor.
Sorry about the sudden invitation.
I was surprised
that you would contact me.
I didn't know what to do this time.
I can't tell
my sister...
or anyone.
About your illness?
No...
It's not about my illness...
I'm sorry for calling you.
Ah, it's okay.
It's fine.
Is this about love or something?
When it comes to the troubles of young people about 25, that's usually it, right?
No...
Are today's youths different?
Is this about the person that was with you in the hospital the other day?
Yes.
Isn't she fine?
She seemed very nice.
She's
married.
You're having an affair?
Yes.
And yet, I
gave her a ring and told her I loved her.
I see...
But there's something I don't understand.
You seem sincere...
why are you with a married woman?
I'm not sincere.
At first,
I just intended to go on a trip.
Three months ago,
in Spain, Dr. Garcia informed me about my illness.
Surgery to remove the tumor
came with many risks.
I became aware of the risks in life.
I was truly shocked.
Right away, I couldn't accept it.
Yeah.
Rather than betting on surgery that we didn't know would go well,
I thought I would do everything I wanted to with the remainder of my life.
I'd travel to different countries,
take a lot of pictures of beautiful scenery,
And so...
you returned to Japan, where you were born and raised.
But...
traveling alone after finding out about my illness...
I couldn't help but be lonely.
I am selfish.
As soon as I realized I might die,
I wanted to fall in love just one more time.
A final love...
I knew about the word "affair" in Japan...
Because of that, I suddenly thought about it.
Wouldn't it be okay if it was someone that would be alright when I was gone?
It was like that, huh?
If it's an affair, you can leave, and
she won't be alone.
When I first met her...
There it is.
I thought "She looks good."
Adult,
seemingly kind,
pretty, but not in a flashy way.
Which one?
If it's the left, then it's fine.
The...left one.
If that's the case, then she would be fine.
Won't you have an affair with me?
I though that only during that trip,
I wanted to fall in love.
Even if I'm gone,
she has someone she loves.
She has a place to return to.
I truly only planned to take a trip.
Because this love began with a lie,
it would end quickly.
That's what I thought.
But actually, it was the opposite.
Before I noticed, I...
I really fell in love with her.
Affairs aren't good.
For that sort of thing consent is necessary.
Jyo-kun, what you said before?
How you met someone and became afraid of dying...
That is her, right?
Yes.
Becoming afraid,
you, who gave up on life, you meet her,
and you want to live,
Isn't that what you strongly thought?
But still...
She's someone's wife.
Thank you!
Thank you very much!
Ah, welcome!
Hello.
Shouko, this is the place you always go to, right?
Always you say...it's more occasionally...
Ocassionally.
Shouko-chan, you're gonna start with a beer, right?
Yeah.
You called me...
what's going on?
I don't want to go home.
Huh?
Today...
Bro was near my office so he came to see me.
Huh? Kenji did?
"Do you know what's going on with your sister?" he asked.
Is he still suspicious?
Here's you beer. Thanks for waiting.
Thanks.
Furthermore,
After that, I met with Fuuta-kun.
Huh?!
We weren't noticed.
It's okay.
Okay.
I mean...
you should just stop already.
It's too dangerous.
I get it...he's a good kid.
But you're just playing around...
you aren't serious about him, right?
Is that's the case...
I'm not a bad person.
Huh?
Sis, you lie to Bro.
You're having an affair!
Jeez...saying I don't want to go home and I'm not a bad person...
You're too selfish!
Sis...
I'm not in love.
"I'm not in love."
Did Bro say that?
That's not it.
I am not in love with him.
I don't love Kenji.
Huh?
Sorry.
Shouko asked for advice,
so we're going to talk.
I might be home late.
You don't love him...what are you going to do?
He wants children.
Well, isn't that expected? Especially since you're married.
We met at work and quickly got married.
We both had a good year.
Because we met each others requirements, we got married.
Isn't that okay? You got an attractive husband.
Can I tell you what Kenji said?
Huh?
"I want a child that's my spitting image, so I got married."
2 years ago
Hey, Yoko...
Hmm?
Let's have a child before the end of the year.
Will you be able to adjust your work to take leave next year?
We've only just gotten married...
Can't we enjoy life with just the two of us for a little longer?
No, no.
You're already 35. We can't wait.
We can't wait...
That's why I joined this family. To be Masuo-san.
*Masuo-san is a character from long running anime/manga Sazae-san*
If we have a two-family house,
your mother can look after the child whenever.
But, I'm not in that much of a hurry.
What are you talking about?
When you think about the future, it best to do it as quickly as possible.
If our child is born next year, when they become an adult, I will...
just barely be able to go surfing in Hawaii with my son.
We don't know if it would be a son or not...
It's fine. If we happen to have a girl, we'll have another.
Yeah.
Anyway, I'll
do my best to have a child quickly.
Right?
What does "do your best" mean?
In reality, I was doing my best, but...
I wonder what...
I felt my husband's sense of duty.
He was desperate.
But...
other than that, our relationship was mostly sexless.
Really?
Well...
I don't have that kind of charm.
I'm plain and straitlaced, with no sex appeal.
But,
Isn't that just right for the mother of your child?
Such a serious woman.
No way...
Because of that,
I grew to hate that sex for procreation.
Kenji...
What?
Like I thought, I would like to put off having children for a bit.
Huh?
Because we didn't get almost any time to just be lovers...
Going out as a couple, or
going to a nearby hot spring for a weekend.
before we have kids,
I was wondering if we could have that kind of time.
So, look...
a guidebook. I bought a bunch of different things.
I see.
Okay, I understand.
Really?
For the next half a year, let's have that time.
Half a year...
Why would you separate it like that?
He's that kind of person.
Discussions seem open, but they aren't.
It seems like he gives up, but he never yields.
To him, I am
no more than a piece of his life plan.
Our wedding anniversary dinner,
a weekend hot spring trip,
before we have children, to pass time together as a couple,
it's his life plan.
And so...
I do it.
Like a karaoke room getting continuously extended.
No way...
But...
But the things that Kenji asks for are exceedingly common.
Getting married, having a child, becoming a family.
That's what we've been told happiness is.
Me too. I thought that, and I got married.
I chose a good man that met my conditions at the time.
Kenji and I are the same.
So,
I can't blame him.
I seem to be becoming strange.
My marriage was not half-hearted!
Sis, that's why
you're having an affair.
Hey, you...
what are you going to do now?
I don't think divorce is a part of Kenji's life plan.
There's nothing I can do, so I'll keep doing both.
My lie of a married life, and
my serious affair.
Serious affair?
You're serious?!
I feel relieved when I'm with him.
I'm relieved,
excited,
happy,
pained.
I scream.
I laugh.
It's all lovely.
After getting the happiness that everyone is jealous of,
for me,
I realized what true happiness is.
You're so stupid, Sis.
I thought you were a more clever woman.
Huh?
But...
I understand,
because you're my sister.
You're making a mistake, but I understand.
You finally found true happiness.
It can't be helped.
Shouko and I are coming home now. You can go to sleep beforehand.
Jyo? Have you come home?
What's wrong?
It just slipped out of my hand.
You're lying.
Hey, you don't look good.
Leave me alone!
Wh...what's wrong?
It's no big deal.
Just anemia.
Later.
Sis...
Are you okay?
I'm fine.
Good night.
Hmm?
Jyo!
Huh?
That ring and everything I said...
you can forget it all.
Shouko, what's wrong?
That you lied about being married...
Have you told him the truth?
Not yet.
Just like I thought.
He thought you were a married woman.
Didn't you say that you felt guilty?
Guilty...
I wonder if it would be better to end it.
It's okay to tell him the truth.
"I'm single."
You aren't married, so
this isn't an affair!
One way or another, it can still go on!
Tell him the truth.
You and him
should face each other earnestly.
Unlike me,
you are a free woman.
True happiness...
Take it.
Sis...
True happiness, huh?
Jyo, I love you, too.
Your smiling face,
Your soft voice, and they way you talk.
Your serious profile when taking photos.
All of you.
I don't want to lie to you anymore.
I'm not married.
I'll tell you the truth.
I'll face you earnestly.
Doctor?
Yes?
You have a visitor.
I want to ask you something about Jyo...
I'm going to take photos Jyo
Alright!
Jyo, to be frank, there's something I have to tell you.
When we first met...
No.
From the beginning I've been wanted to properly explain this...
Jyo...
I lied to you.
I...
am really single.
No no no no no.
This is important...it's better to meet and say this in person.
Shouko!
What are you doing?
The box lunches are sold out.
What do I do?
It's fine...just...wait and prepare yourself.
What's wrong?
Cancel transmission.
What?
Long press...
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