Give me your left hand.
I love you, Shouko-san.
He put a ring on the ring finger of a married woman.
What does it mean?
I am selfish.
The moment that I realized that I might die,
I wanted to fall in love just one last time.
You, who gave up on life
met her and wanted to keep living.
Isn't that what you strongly thought?
But still...
She's someone's wife.
What do you think about people who have affairs?
They're the worst, right?
Huh?!
There's nothing I can do.
I'll continue both.
My lie of a married life,
and my serious affair.
The ring and the words I said,
you can forget it all.
I wonder if it would be better to end it.
You aren't married!
This isn't an affair!
One way or another, it can still go on!
I don't want to keep lying to Jyo.
I'll tell him the truth,
and properly face him.
I want to ask you something about Jyo.
Jyo?
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?
What do I do? ...It's fine...
Just a minute...just wait and prepare.
What's wrong?
Long press.
Already read
Shouko, what's going on?!
Episode 8
Shouko?!
It was already read!
What do I do?!
Isn't
it fine?
Didn't I intend to tell him by typing it in a text message?
So this is just like I planned.
Somehow...
I've calmed down.
No, IT WAS PREMATURE!
I can't deny that I feel like I'm flying!
He hasn't replied.
This is bad.
I got overwhelmed.
I did it!
It's done.
What do you mean you're single?
Did you get a divorce?
"I'm really single."
Does that mean she's not married?
She's deceiving Jyo...
That ring and
what I said,
you can forget it all.
Thank you.
Alright!
He hasn't replied.
Why not?
Did you lose your phone?
Do you not have power?
But,
It's marked as read.
Shouko, are you okay?
Yeah.
I'm fine.
Okay.
Please do this.
Yes ma'am.
It seems like we'll be busy until the store opens in January.
Chief? Is everything okay at home?
It's better to be busy.
Huh?
Nothing.
Okay.
I'm sorry!
It was my fault that it happened.
No no no, don't apologize.
You didn't do anything wrong.
I...
decided I was going to tell him.
But Jyo hasn't had a reaction yet?
Yeah.
Isn't Jyo a playboy?
Didn't he say "Have an affair with me" to you?
Well...
I think he just wanted to fool around without any future issues.
He won't get married,
When he loses interest, he'll say "Let's end this" and it will be over.
Sorry.
No...It's fine.
That's normal thinking.
That's how it is...
I think.
It's fine.
It is.
Thanks for waiting. Here's your flamenco eggs.
Thank you.
Jyo?
Welcome!
Please sit at an open seat.
Welcome.
Is Jyo sick or something?
I'm Jyo's older sister.
Please tell me if there is something going on.
It's Jyo-kun's wish not to tell you but...
I came to the conclusion that treatment would be impossible without cooperation from his family.
I'll tell you.
Jyo-kun's illness is
a brain tumor.
Huh? What?
His primary physician, Dr. Garcia
says he should return to Spain immediately for surgery.
But, in Jyo's case, the tumor is in a difficult place, so
removing it via craniotomy​
would honestly
come with substantial risks.
Because of that,
Jyo-kun is worried.
These risks you mentioned...
His life would be in danger.
No way!
If he doesn't have the surgery, what'll happen to Jyo?
I don't really know.
He'd have
about a year...
Why?
If he has such a serious illness, why is he in Japan?
He
had given up.
So, with the rest of his life,
he was going to do all the things he wanted to do.
And he unexpectedly fell in love for the last time.
A final love?
Are you talking about Shouko-chan?
She is a married woman!
He was having an affair.
It's true that it's an affair.
"Even if I die,
she won't be left all alone."
That's what he said.
Jyo,
I lied to you.
I am really single.
Welcome home, Yoko.
I'm back.
Sorry I'm so late.
It's okay.
Did you go drinking with Shouko-chan again today?
No, I had to work.
I was put in charge of a new venture.
I see.
Then, when this job is over, will you think about it?
Having kids.
I will.
Is it over already?
No...
Are you in a place with bad reception?
No, nowadays, even the hospitals are connected.
Don't tell me...
he collapsed again?
Reading a text but not responding...
My phone is...heavy.
It's too heavy.
In the end,
even after a night, Jyo hasn't replied.
You are replying because you're kind.
You're angry because I lied so much.
That's right.
I'm really a single person that was tired of marriage hunting.
I lied about being married.
And you pulled away from me.
I'm sorry, Jyo.
I lied and deceived you.
I wonder if you don't want to be involved with me anymore.
This is bad.
When you think by yourself, your imagination goes to bad places.
That's right...
Come out!
The other me...
Miss, are you okay?
Oh? Shouko-san?!
Fuuta-kun...
Is your head okay?
Ah, I'm totally fine.
And you, Fuuta-kun?
aren't you working?
I'm on my break.
I see.
That...
is a pretty ring.
It's a starry sky and
the smoke from the Galactic Railroad.
I bought a ring too.
For Yoko-san.
A cheap one, though.
Fuuta-kun,
do you really love my sister?
Huh?
I do.
We're serious about each other.
You don't know this but,
my sister's married.
You two are having an affair.
If I were honest and guilt-free, could I say it?
Could I not?
Your ring...
did your boyfriend give it to you?
Huh?
Is he my boyfriend...
I wonder?
I
lied to him.
What's wrong?
I told a lie
about being married.
Why?!
I don't know.
On the airplane, it was unconscious...
My sister's
wedding ring...
was in the pocket.
Yoko-san's...
wedding ring...
Shit!
What's going on?!
Yoko-san isn't single?
I messed up.
Sis was pretending to be single!
She's married...
No...well...
What...I said...
I see.
I thought it was weird.
She never invited me to her home.
We always stayed at a hotel.
However,
Someone like me...
I wondered if she was embarrassed to be seen with me.
No...Embarrassed...
that kind of..
This hair...
I'm a brat...
No!
Right now, I'm listening to your story.
I'm a man, I'll be okay.
No...
You're
a good guy.
Even though
you're having an affair,
you two
earnestly
and legitimately love each other.
You love each other.
Yeah.
I'm in love with her.
That I know.
Huh?
What amazing confidence.
It was like that from the first time I met her.
From the first time our eyes met.
I'm crazy about Yoko-san.
I didn't see a ring.
The kids have grown up
in the blink of an eye.
That's true.
Eh?
Getting a real photographer to take our picture...
It's a nice memento.
I usually specialize in landscapes.
But
But I thought you were a truly lovely couple.
How long have you been married?
50 years.
That's amazing.
And you?
Are you not married?
No, I'm not.
I'll probably never...
Never mind.
Grandpa!
Yeah?
Excuse me for a moment.
Okay.
Okay, okay...what's up?
Make it bigger!
Bigger?
Okay, okay. I got it.
So, you're the opposite of Yoko-san...
You're not married, but you lied and said you were.
So, boldly, I texted him and told him I'm single.
Since then, I've not gotten a reply.
Why not?
He should be happy that you're single.
He was just fooling around.
That guy...is he that bad of a guy?
A married lady killer?
or perhaps...
is he scary?
Not at all.
I know, right?
He gave you a ring like that.
Huh?
A ring that's that lovely
Did he sincerely tell you he loved you?
He did...
I hope.
Once.
Yoko-san also said that to me.
So many times.
I don't think that was a lie.
Do you think that was a lie?
The things that he said...
Do you think they were all lies?
Komiya-kun.
Yes?
Can you pick up the estimate for the cost of the design?
Yes ma'am.
I'm sorry!
I met up with Fuuta-kun and I unintentionally told him that you're married!
Huh?!
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Yes?
What do you mean my secret's been peaked out?
That's not right.
It's not peaked out...
It's leaked out.
I mentioned that your wedding ring was in the pocket.
I said it
accidentally.
Sis, I'm sorry.
How can I apologize?
Well,
It's good, right?
It's good?
I am married.
I was prepared for it getting exposed some day.
What did Fuuta say?
Immediately...he seemed depressed.
Sis, I'll call you back.
Huh?
Hello. Jyo?
It's Akari.
Huh?
Can you come to the restaurant today?
I have to talk to you.
Okay.
Yoko-san, can I see you today?
Here.
Thank you.
Jyo's not here.
Is that right?
Yesterday, he left his phone here
and went out to take photos.
Huh?
Then...
My text that was left on read...
I saw it.
Shouko-chan?
Huh?!
Besides, I deleted it with vigor.
So, Jyo still doesn't know
about your text.
Was that the truth?
Are you single?
Yes.
Why would you lie about that?
Unintentionally in the moment...
Then, more and more...I couldn't tell him.
I'm truly sorry.
Then why now?
What did you expect when you told him you're single?
I just
didn't want to lie anymore.
I'll
meet with him and properly apologize.
Hey...
Do you know?
about Jyo's...
Huh?
Nothing.
It's fine.
Welcome home, Jyo.
Ah. I'm back.
I heard about your illness from Dr. Ichinose.
And that a famous doctor will perform the surgery, right?
Anyway, go back to Spain immediately and hear what that doctor has to say.
I'll go with you.
It's fine.
You'll be the same as always.
Huh?!
I have an illness.
I kept quiet about it all this time because
I didn't want the people that are important to me to grieve or be troubled.
So, you should
stay the Akari you've always been.
WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?!
YOU DYING WOULD BE THE WORST! YOU DON'T GET TO DECIDE THAT!
You don't get to decide whether or not I'm sad.
I'm begging you.
Let's go to Spain together.
I'm scared.
The surgery is really scary.
If it doesn't go well, I might die.
I heard about the risks of the surgery.
But if you leave it as is,
you will really die.
You love that girl right?
Shouko-chan.
Huh?
That's not true.
After all, she's someone's wife.
Jyo.
She...
if you leave, she will be all alone.
And so.
Shouko-san's husband...
Shouko-chan is not married!
Huh?
Oh? Chief...
You seem different.
Do you have a date with your husband?
Something like that.
Good job today.
It seems like I'll be staying late at work today.
Sorry.
Yoko-san!
Sorry, Fuuta. Were you waiting?
Not at all. I just got here.
I'm sorry.
I just remembered some urgent business.
I'll talk you to later.
Kenji...
Shouko-chan is not married!
Jyo! I...
You know, I...
You know, Jyo...
I love you, Shouko-san.
Shouko-san, do you think it's a lie?
Do you think everything he said to you was a lie?
Really...
I want to believe.
I'm home!
Welcome back.
Yoko, you've returned early.
That's perfect.
I stopped by the cake bakery in front of the station because it was renewed.
Your beloved mille fuille.
Let's eat together.
Kenji.
Is coffee okay?
Ke...
Or maybe black tea?
Yeah.
Why won't you ask
who that man was?
That man?
Who are you talking about?
Just kidding.
After all...
if I ask, won't you just lie again?
Really, I've been aware of it for a long time.
That you've been meeting with another man.
But I didn't want to admit it.
I decided that I wouldn't admit it.
My wife is having an affair!
Yoko-san, are you okay?
Yoko-san?
Yeah.
The person from earlier...
was your husband, right?
Yeah.
Welcome!
Akari-san! He came!
Yeah.
Hello.
Is Jyo-kun here?
I
Sis...I'm sorry.
Kenji found out.
Or rather, he has known.
That means
Bro is...
That's the first time I've seen like that.
He definitely
loves you.
Have you talked to Fuuta-kun?
I just called him.
That boy is kind.
He didn't say a single word
that made me feel like I'm to blame for lying to him.
If anything,
he was worried about someone like me.
Yoko-san...
I...
no matter what, I will protect you.
When he found out I was married
I thought that he wouldn't want to get involved,
and that he would leave me immediately, but...
by being exposed,
I am able to see his true nature.
He's good natured.
Ah...thanks.
I'm sorry.
Um, I
told your sister
about your illness.
It's okay.
I thought I would have to tell her some day.
Honestly, I am relieved
that you told her.
And the girl?
She's not married.
Huh?
It seems as though she lied.
Why would you lie about that?
Normally, it's the other way around, right?
Saying you're not married when you are.
I think
there was probably a reason for that.
I'm sure she tried to tell me the truth many times.
But, every time she
thought that I would say "Let's end this relationship".
I was scared to hear her out.
It would have been fine if I listened to her, and yet
Well...
But,
it's great that she's single.
Without a husband, there's no problem if you date her.
Ah.
That's right.
It's because you thought she was married.
Yes.
I thought that even if I were to leave...
she would be okay.
But...
Since she's actually single...
If I die...
she'll be all alone.
Fuuta was also worried about you.
He said it would be a waste for you to give up.
He said, "I
won't give up on Yoko-san, even if she is married."
"Despite being single, Shouko-san is giving up.
It should be the opposite."
The opposite, huh?
We are also
opposites, huh...
Huh?
I'm married, but I lied and said I was single.
And you're single but you lied about being married.
That's true.
If we tell lies,
no one will be happy.
No one
can be happy like this.
Not Kenji,
Not Fuuta...
not even me.
Well...
What are you going to do?
Me?
From here on out, I can't be a free woman.
I can't tie Fuuta down to
someone like me.
I won't
hurt Kenji anymore.
Sis...
And you...
what will you do?
I...
Doctor.
The surgery...
I'll go through with it.
Really.
I see.
Yes.
I'll contact Dr. Garcia immediately.
Please take care of me.
"I want to live for her sake."
You want the surgery because you thought that.
Yes.
It's okay.
Dr. Garcia is an authority in his field.
He will definitely save you.
She will also be waiting for you.
No.
I'm going to go
without telling her
about my illness or the surgery.
Huh?
Why?
If
the surgery doesn't go well...
she will truly be despondent.
We should meet. There's something I want to tell you.
Shouko-san,
Will you meet me on Sunday?
Jyo...
Sunday is fine.
When we meet up, I want to talk to you.
I should stop thinking about this and that.
I will tell him
I'm not married.
I love you.
This time, for sure,
definitely.
Huh?
You're not bringing your camera?
If the surgery goes well,
I'll come back here.
Jyo...
Hmm?
Do you really intend to say nothing to Shouko-chan?
I'm going to go say goodbye to her.
So, Akari
If anything happens to me...
don't tell her anything.
I mean...
You two are so dumb.
Really, from the beginning,
you two are an ordinary couple.
It's rare that you have a day off,
so why don't we go out for lunch?
That would be nice, right?
What about Yoko?
It seems like she is finishing the laundry...
Ah.
Fuuta?
Yeah.
Yoko-san?
Fuuta...
Let's not meet up for a while.
Huh?
Don't
text or call me.
Did your husband say something?
I told you the other day
I don't care what happens...I
Sorry.
I...
I'm tired of lying.
I see.
I got it.
Then, when we are able to meet again
let me know.
I'll wait for you.
Later.
Check.
I've been defeated.
Dad, you did it.
Ah, Yoko!
We were talking with Kenji-san about going to lunch...
will you come?
Sounds good.
What are we going to eat?
Well, it's been a while since we went to the place in front of the station...
Jyo!
Shouko-san.
Have you been well?
Huh?
I was a little worried
that you had collapsed again.
I'm feeling great.
I went to take some photos.
I see.
Jyo!
Shouko-san!
Huh?
Ah. well...
What?
You first.
No...
After you.
I want to listen to what you have to say.
Well then...
Why don't we get something to eat?
Huh?
Thanks for the food!
It's tasty!
Yeah.
It's really good.
On the day we first met, we ate okonomiyaki, right?
Yeah.
At the okonomiyaki shop that you went to as a kid.
It was delicious!
I want to go there again.
Me too.
When this meal is over
I'll tell him the truth
If I tell you that I'm single,
will we
become real lovers?
Or...
will you be bothered and run away?
If that's what happens
I
won't lie anymore.
When this meal is over
I have to say goodbye.
Jyo...
What is it, Shouko-san?
I...
I've wanted to tell you the whole time...
I'm sorry.
I lied to you this whole time.
I'm not really married.
I'm single.
That day...
the day I first met you...
on the plane to Hakata...
What I dropped
was my sister's wedding ring.
When you picked it up
and asked "Which one?"
I
answered "Left" for some reason.
There was no deep meaning.
I was just
putting on airs.
However...
Until now, I was never able to fall in love.
Only once
did I lie and say I was married.
I was able to fall in love
with a wonderful person like you.
Like Night on the Galactic Railroad's
Giovanni and Campanella...
I discovered what true happiness is.
I was so happy.
I thought about telling you the truth so many times.
But I
have nothing.
No charm.
I'm a boring woman.
I don't have confidence.
Only in front of you
did I want to be someone.
I was scared
that you would leave if you knew the real me.
That you'd run way.
I lied repeatedly.
But,
I don't want to lie anymore.
I truly
fell in love with you.
Jyo,
I...
I love you.
I'm sorry, Shouko-san.
I was okay with it because it was an affair.
I called out to you
because
I thought you had someone you loved
and a place to return to.
Fooling around without any kind of trouble was perfect for me.
So,
let's end this.
Goodbye,
Shouko-san.