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What were those tears for?

Did Hiroki

actually want to meet this child?

Oh, she's so tiny!

My boy was like that once.

But this will only last for a brief moment, okay?

She'll grow up before we know it.

Why isn't Hiroki-san here?

He's gonna miss such angelic moments.

He's busy with work.

Is he feeling unwell or something?

You mean Hiroki?

Not that I know of.

Then that's good.

He really has his hands full with work, right?

Your house might be messy when you go back home.

Sorry to make you take time out of your busy schedule, Makoto.

No worries.

Oh, right.

Have you come up with her name?

Not yet.

You can't make up your mind?

It's hard to settle on a nice name.

True, especially since it's her first present after she's born.

You're right.

A once-in-a-lifetime present.

That's why Daddy should devote his energy to thinking about your name!

Hang on a sec.

I'm going downstairs to replenish some stuff.

- Sorry to trouble you. - Did I forget anything?

- Thank you. - I'll be right back!

See you.

Daddy...

You're such a crybaby.

I'm surprised, I didn't know I'd cry like that in public.

Like I said, you won't know until the baby is born.

Right?

A woman's tears are riddled with lies.

But a man's tears will never lie.

What do you mean by that?

What I mean is, don't forget that moment you cried.

I doubt you ever will.

But I can't be a father to the baby.

What do you mean by "can't"? That's your child.

You heard her cry when she was born, right?

Being a father might have already started at that moment.

- Kanzaki-san. - Yes?

What a fine mommy you are, packing up so efficiently like this.

I'm far from that.

- This is for you. - Thank you very much.

Mommy is gonna work hard from now on.

Miwa.

What?

What about your work?

I left the office early today.

Is everything all packed?

Yeah.

Thank you.

Thanks for your help when you're so busy.

Don't worry about it.

This is your home.

Chii-chan, this is our baby.

The baby.

Chii-chan, look.

Sorry, you still have work to do, right?

I'll make sure to keep the noise down as much as possible.

- I'll get back to work then. - Okay.

What is it?

Are you free now?

Yeah.

Sorry to interrupt you at work.

What's up?

I have a favor to ask of you.

What favor?

I want you to come up with the baby's name, Hiroki.

Me?

Yeah.

My dad was the one who gave me my name.

Perhaps that's why

I could always feel my dad's presence close by.

I didn't see him much after my mom divorced him when I was little,

but knowing that my name was his only present

made me happy.

I don't want the baby to feel lonely.

So, I want you to come up with the baby's name, Hiroki.

As promised, I will raise the child on my own.

­[Parent's name: Kanzaki Miwa] [Child's name: (Blank)]

I'm so exhausted. [Arrivals]

It's been so long since we've breathed the air in Japan.

Yeah.

We're finally back.

[Mother-Child Health Booklet]

That child

now belongs to Hiroki.

[My Precious] [Episode 3]

You're Fuyutsuki-san?

Sorry to keep you waiting. I'm Shimohara's younger brother.

Sorry that we took so long to come pay our respects.

Shimohara was always worried about you, Hayato-kun.

My parents also passed away long ago,

and I don't have any other relatives.

So, my brother was always like a parent to me since I was young.

I hated how he tried to parent me, so I didn't speak to him for three years.

I was told he was alive,

only to learn a month later that he's dead.

- I'm sorry, that was because— - When I heard that he had died,

the things I wanted to say to him,

the regrets I had...

they all came flooding out.

I know that my brother is gone,

but I still wait for him.

Fuyutsuki-san, it was only after seeing your face

that I realized that it was really my brother who had died.

You made me realize that.

Sorry, but please leave.

I know you're already hurt.

But...

you aren't the one I want to meet.

I'm sorry for the harsh words.

Don't be sorry.

We'll take our leave today.

Is this right? Is the patient Shimohara?

Yes.

I...

It was chaotic back then.

Anyone would have been confused.

Stop looking so depressed.

- Please enjoy. - What? Three bowls?

Shimohara and I promised to eat this when we came back.

So, I have to eat his share on his behalf, too.

Bon appétit!

Let's dig in.

Delicious!

You see,

I'm gonna drop by to see Hayato-kun again.

I'll go see him, no matter how many times it takes.

I want to do whatever I can on Shimohara's behalf,

because I have a responsibility toward all the bereaved families.

Don't try to take it all upon yourself.

Let me share some of that responsibility with you.

In that case, let's share it.

Come on, come on...

- No, wait. That's not what I meant... - Here you go.

Risa.

Thank you.

I'm glad you are here.

- You were the one who saved me, Natsuno. - What?

I had to quit basketball because of my injury,

and I was passing the time away at the library.

I saved you?

That's right.

I had to give up the dream I had when I was little.

I was feeling quite depressed.

But even now, I can't forget what you told me at the time, Natsuno.

What did I tell you?

Wait, you don't remember?

No, not at all.

I had neither a dream nor anything to aim for.

And this was what you told me:

"Even if you give up your dreams and all the things you want,

the wonderful things in life will never disappear.

There are many wonderful things in this world.

We just haven't discovered them yet," you said.

Indeed, I thought that back then.

That was because I had to give up on many things due to my family situation.

You said if we read all the books in the library,

we would at least find one thing we wanted to do.

The me back then was asking for the impossible, right?

That was the time

I started to fall in love with you, Natsuno.

Good! Wait a second.

It's all done. Okay.

You feel good now? Good girl.

Feeling all good now, right?

It's okay, it's okay.

Oh no!

Sorry, sweetie. Sorry...

Sorry. Everything's okay now.

It's okay now.

Hang on, hang on.

Jeez, who is it?

- Yes? - Miwa-san.

My savior is here!

And my angel!

I've brought some of Kota's old baby stuff for you!

Really? That'll be helpful.

Shin-chan, put the stuff over there.

- Okay. - Come in. Just put them here.

Thank you so much.

Thanks for carrying the stuff over. You can leave now.

What? I wanna play with the baby, too.

You have the store to look after, no?

- What? - Bye-bye!

Seriously?

You're so cute.

You look more like your mommy, I guess.

You don't look like your daddy.

In you go. Kota, don't you think she looks like Miwa-san?

- I don't know. - You don't know?

- Tea is ready. - Thank you.

Play with her, all right?

Is Hiroki-san that busy?

Miwa-san, isn't it hard for you to handle all this alone?

That's how we've divided our roles at home.

I didn't tell you this earlier for fear of worrying you,

but I happened to spot him looking unwell once.

You saw Hiroki?

Yeah. It felt awkward to say hi to him.

I see.

I didn't know that happened.

It's hard to figure out what's going on in a man's head.

They keep everything to themselves.

They're expressionless 80 percent of the time.

They don't cry, and they're harder to figure out than babies.

Kota.

Kota, you must express your feelings, all right?

I'm hungry.

Hungry? You've been hungry all the time lately.

- These are the documents for tomorrow's meeting. - Thanks.

- Yoshida. - Yes?

- Help me check these. - Look at his face.

He hasn't changed one bit even after his baby was born.

I think he's planning to work overtime alone again today.

We want him to stop it, right? He makes us look like we're slacking off.

Well, why don't we also work overtime?

No way.

[Mother's Name: Kanzaki Miwa] [Child's Name: (Blank)]

[Origin, Meaning]

What is it?

Thanks for the milk bottles and baby items.

No problem.

You're still working?

Y-Yeah.

Hiroki.

Have you been feeling under the weather lately?

This new project of yours sounds demanding.

Yeah, kind of.

I'll try not to disturb you.

To be honest, there are plenty of firsts for me,

so it'll be hard to handle everything smoothly right away.

But I'll try my best so you can focus on your work.

That's all I wanted to tell you.

Sorry for interrupting your work.

What a surprise!

- You're alive and well. - Yes, I am.

I think the correct information was only released a month later.

A matter as important as this doesn't become big news, right?

But I'm so glad you're fine.

Oh, right. The lady with us at the flea market... Kanzaki-san, was it?

She was very worried about you.

Do you happen to have her contact number?

Sorry, but I don't.

What is it?

N-Nothing.

I was just wondering if you were reading the book on birds again.

If all you do is sleep, you'll never finish reading everything before you graduate.

Say hello to Grandma.

She's so adorable!

Bring her over so I can carry her.

- I still can't bring her to the hospital yet. - I know.

I'll bear with it.

But the doctor allowed you to come with me to the shrine to bless the baby.

You sure you don't want to come?

Hiroki-san's parents will be there, too.

I don't want to cause everyone trouble.

And I can't pick you up on my own either.

Sorry, Mom.

I'll send you lots of photos, I promise.

Hello, Hiroki-san. Welcome back.

- Good evening. - Sorry, I didn't hear you come in.

It's fine.

Gosh, look at the time. Sorry, my dear.

I'll call you again.

Bye.

You saw Grandma, right?

Well done. Good job with the burp.

You're home early today.

By the way, I'm bringing the baby to the shrine for blessings.

You'll be busy with work, right?

I'm thinking of inviting your parents

to go there together.

I'll inform them.

Thanks.

Hey, listen.

I've thought of some names.

You’ve thought of so many names.

I figured the name "Shiori" would be nice. (T/N: "Shiori" means going forward without getting lost.)

I saw the bookmark that was inserted in the mother-child booklet. (T/N: "Shiori" also means bookmarks in Japanese.)

Miwa, you made that, right?

It's pretty.

I came up with that name when I saw it.

The name "Shiori" also means "guiding post."

I can't do anything for the baby,

but I hope she will move forward and not feel lost.

What do you think?

You don't like it?

It's not that.

Then, "Shiori" it is.

Shiori...

­[Tri Ambition Corporation - Room Numbr 402]

Okay. That's about all there is.

This is where we'll start over.

I'll come up with a list of companies that are likely to invest.

Though, I don't know if I can do it as well as Shimohara.

Got it.

Can I head out for a while after this?

What?

You're going to see her?

Give up the idea.

What?

You'll only end up getting hurt, Fuyutsuki.

She hasn't contacted you, has she?

I believe she's waiting for me.

I doubt it.

I mean...

if I were in her shoes and found out the person I love is alive,

I'd rush over to see him.

Sorry.

- I'm off. - See you.

[Omiya Hachiman Shrine]

Miwa-san, thank you for letting us meet our granddaughter.

- No problem. - Hiroki is busy at work, right?

It's a pity he has to miss the shrine visit.

- He's currently working on a major project. - I see.

Miwa.

What? Mom?

It has been a while.

- Thank you for having me today. - It's been a while. Nice to see you.

Hiroki-san requested permission from the doctor to bring me out.

I was persuaded to come here by him, too.

Hey there, Shiori-chan.

- Mom, I'll let you carry her. - Sure.

It's Grandma.

So adorable.

You prefer Mommy?

Hiroki, thank you.

Get ready. Shiori, look over here.

I can finally meet Shiori-chan.

I'm glad, too. I couldn't wait to let you carry her.

You've really found yourself a good man.

I can't thank him enough.

I'm so happy for you.

Miwa, Mom, come and take a picture together.

Looks so good.

Shiori, come, look over here.

The kinder Hiroki becomes,

the more the thorn in my chest sinks deeper.

This feeling will never disappear. Ever.

This guilt of mine.

Don't cry, don't cry.

Miwa, is everything okay?

Sorry, she'll probably stop crying soon.

Why not let me take over?

- But you have to wake up early tomorrow— - Don't worry, it's fine.

Come, Shiori.

Oh, sorry, sorry. Okay, okay...

It's okay, it's okay.

I'll prepare the milk.

Okay, now, now...

Sorry, sorry...

Okay, don't cry.

She's finally asleep.

But she'll start crying again soon.

You've changed somewhat, Hiroki.

I'm sorry. I mean it.

What?

I've been mean to you all this time, Miwa.

I've been facing a lot of pressure at work.

I know that isn't a good excuse,

but I've been venting my stress on you.

I'm the worst.

Likewise, I'm sorry, Hiroki.

I haven't paid attention to your feelings.

When you gave birth to Shiori,

and I held her in my arms for the first time,

she was just a tiny, adorable bundle

yet so terrifyingly fragile

and delicate.

But she felt so warm,

and my tears couldn't stop flowing.

I didn't want to ever forget that moment.

That's why I named her "Shiori."

Because that child

became my guiding post.

Miwa.

Thank you... for giving birth to Shiori.

Is it okay if we cancel that agreement?

What?

I said that I wouldn't be a father to the baby.

But can you let me be Shiori's father?

Miwa, if that's fine with you, of course.

Hiroki...

but you are Shiori's father.

Thank you.

I'll watch over her tonight.

You can get some sleep.

But... it's already dawn.

What?

You're right.

Come in. [Corporate Investment Department | General Manager's Office]

Please excuse me.

Phase three of Mitsukura's metropolis project is complete.

What's left is just the presentation.

Everything is finally on track.

Great! Well done!

But this is just the beginning.

Don't rest on your laurels just yet.

I wish to speak to you about that.

Please remove me from the position of project leader.

What the heck are you talking about?

I feel that Otomo-san from Team 2 is a more suitable candidate for the position.

I was also consulting him on this project.

- You know that by doing this— - I'm sorry.

There are other matters that require my attention.

What?

Try pulling such tricks,

and you'll lose everything.

If you'll excuse me.

That was a bold thing you did there!

I didn't want to have any regrets.

That's a career you've painstakingly built, right?

Don't you have any regrets about that?

There are things we can never obtain, no matter how much sweat and tears we pour in.

Is that what you call "a gift from heaven"?

Yes.

I see. So, you're gonna work hard at being a father?

- You have a picture, don't you? - Pardon?

- You have a picture, right? - What?

Show it to me. Come on.

- Heh heh. - Don't "heh heh" me. Come on, show it to me.

- Don't "eh" me. - Here it is.

Adorbs! I can stare at it all day and never get sick of it!

I stare at it all the time.

This little thing has changed your life, right?

Feels like I've got a new lucky charm.

Please take this, if you don't mind.

Oh, but...

You look like you've just come out of a sauna.

Thank you.

Hey there. This saved my life.

Oh, glad to hear that.

I'll wash it and return it to you the next time I visit.

Don't worry about it. Take your time.

I'll be back here soon.

Excuse me?

Looks like your company will be signing a contract with us. Thanks to this.

Definitely not because of that.

But don't worry. I'll make sure to bring a bath towel next time.

If you wipe your sweat with a bath towel,

the contract may fall through.

You make a good point.

Will you cry tomorrow?

She probably will.

It's your first-month review.

Do your best, all right?

Shiori was such a good girl, right? She didn't cry.

Hiroki, you were the one who was about to cry.

I was a little emotional, that's all.

Is there anywhere you want to go?

- What? - Since we're out, maybe we could

go shopping or have a meal outside.

Sure.

Thanks.

You want to borrow some books?

There's something I want to return.

I'll wait for you here, then.

I'll be back soon.

Natsuno.

Fuyutsuki-kuni?

[11 - Philosophy | 12 - History]

♫ Why do people cling to dreams that never came true? ♫

♫ Why do people cling to dreams that never came true? ♫

♫ Although they can love the present ♫

♫ they just can't stop thinking about them all the time ♫

♫ That day, that moment gave me a reason to live ♫

♫ If you say it's a sin to go on like this... ♫

♫ Then tomorrow and forever after ♫

♫ Then tomorrow and forever after ♫

♫ for the only precious thing ♫

♫ even if I end up hurting someone tomorrow ♫

♫ I'll embrace the pain and the fear ♫

♫ and go on living ♫

All right, now, now...

Okay, good girl...

Mommy is taking too long. Too long...

♫ in that deep blue? ♫

♫ I know it's not there anymore ♫

♫ but I keep looking for it ♫

I can't continue keeping this with me.

♫ What shall I name the color of the sky? ♫

I shall close the lid on Fuyutsuki-kun

deep in my heart forever.

♫ Then tomorrow and forever after ♫

♫ for the only precious thing ♫

♫ Even if I feel lost and discouraged ♫

♫ I'll embrace the pain and the fear ♫

♫ and go on living ♫

Thank you.

♫ As the scattered light left in the sky ♫

♫ turns deep blue ♫

Natsuno.

Fuyutsuki-kun...

I finally get to see you.

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Why are you...

♫ Then tomorrow and forever after ♫

♫ for the only precious thing ♫

Fuyutsuki-kun...

♫ even if I end up hurting someone tomorrow ♫

I missed you.

♫ I'll embrace the pain and the fear and go on living ♫

[Next Episode] I love you, Miwa. [Sense of guilt that can't be wiped off]

My business partner, Fuyutsuki, is also working on this with me. [Dangerous Encounter]

What will you do if something you thought you lost suddenly appeared?

I'll make sure I won't lose it ever again.

I'm so happy that you're alive. [This Drama Is Fiction.]