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In this world, it's said that there are two types of people.

The rich and the poor.

The ruler and the ruled.

The magnificent family that has been a driving force in history.

The nameless commoner buried in time.

What kind of trick is fate trying to play with

these two people that should have never met?

You dropped your shoe!

- There! - Thank you.

That's right, this is a modern fairy tale.

Cinderella falls in love with a prince,

rides on a chariot to a luxurious castle

and lives happily ever after...?

Here you go.

- Thank you. - No problem.

The time! Bye then!

Bye-bye!

- Sato! - Kenta.

- I made it! - You made it?

Sorry for making you wait.

It's totally fine, but why did you want to meet suddenly?

Sato, you always laugh so happily.

Yeah.

When I see your smile,

it makes me want to do better at work.

What is this about?

I want to be together forever.

Me too.

Please marry me!

I'd be pleased to.

Thank goodness!

So this is what you meant by you made it?

- Yes! - So it's this!

If I knew I could've dressed better for the occasion!

- You look fine. - Look at this!

You didn't expect it at all?

Not at all.

But today is our second dating anniversary.

Isn't that tomorrow?

No!

We met up for our first date here.

But you said "I want to see you again, please go out with me" the next day.

Yeah, you're right.

- See! - Oi, it's dangerous!

THANK GOD!

That's wonderful news!

You're taking away our beloved Sato,

so we won't forgive you if you don't make her happy!

Thanks for waiting. Here's Manpuku-ya's famous offal stew!

We've been waiting for this!

It's my treat today!

- I don't hear that often! - Drink up, everyone!

Are you really treating?

Wah!

- It's so good! - It's delicious!

- Isn't this so good? - It's delicious!

Manpuku-ya's offal stew feels like the taste of family.

This fills my soul.

I really love this.

That's what I love to hear!

This flavour is father's pride and joy.

Hey hey hey!

Let's toast one more time.

Cheers!

Father, have you heard? Sato is getting married.

But when Sato leaves, it'll be lonely around here.

I won't leave.

Eh? Really?

I'll continue working at the shop.

- You will? - It'll be tough for your to work alone.

We still have debts to pay. Kenta will understand, it's okay.

You don't have to worry about me.

I'm not worried, I just love it here.

Besides, I can't let this taste of family that Kenta loves

go extinct, can I?

What?! Miyama Group?

THE?

The.

That's your family?

That's my family.

You're kidding!

Ken-chan, you got me!

That hurt.

Seriously? You must be kidding.

You're the son of such a distinguished family?

I've wanted to tell you many times before

but I couldn't find the right timing…

Timing? But I need mental preparation too!

Something's here? What is that?

Ah… They're here.

- It's a car. - Of course it's a car!

It opened!

We've come to pick you up, Young Master Kenta.

Young Master Kenta?!

Let's go.

Sato, you forgot these!

You were going to have Kenta's family

try our food, weren't you?

- Here you go. - Thank you.

How does it look on the inside? Oh, I see the handle!

The handle is- Hey!

That's dangerous!

No wonder you always brushed off the topic of your family.

I'm sorry.

Will your parents be okay with me looking like this?

Of course. Let me do it.

When I told them about you

my father said he wanted to meet you and told me to bring you home.

- There you go. - Thank you.

Actually…

I've been distancing myself from my family.

Rather than a family,

they feel more like people who are connected to each other by money.

Mm?

Our relationships are rather complicated.

But I want us to be a normal family.

I wanted to do something about it.

But they didn't listen to me at all.

Especially my father.

- I see. - Yeah.

To be honest, I'm surprised that

father was so happy about us.

Maybe today will be a new beginning

for my relationship with my father and the family.

Thank you, Sato.

I'm happy for you.

Yeah.

Miyama Bridge?

This entire area belongs to my family.

What?! Everything?

And…

That's my house.

What?!

H-how… magnificent…

It'll be okay. Let's go.

Yeah.

Let me introduce her, Mother.

Nice to meet you, my name is Shinohara Sato.

- Thank you for inviting me here tod- - Forgive me.

Kenta, I thought I told you to choose a good partner.

- Father? - If you don't understand what I mean,

I have no choice but to make you understand.

You made me do this.

Do not engage with the lowly people.

Lowly?

Open the gate!

Sato, was it?

If you have any self-awareness

you would not do something as embarrassing

as trying to step into this house ever again.

Go home.

Shit!

Sato, wait for me.

I'm…

I'm…

I'm not someone that should be looked down upon like this.

From heaven straight to hell, that's what this is.

With this, have you understood?

What kind of family is this

great Miyama family that we serve.

Ever since 400 years ago, the townsfolk

have revered them and called them by this name

Yes.

"The Magnificent Family"

[Involvement in Family Affairs]

What did you just do!

Shinohara Sato, 27 years old.

Dropped out of university after her father died of illness.

In debt with the bank and regular customers to keep the family restaurant running.

You did a background check?

Father wanted to know what kind of partner you found.

Isn't she just going after your money?

Don't bring a tacky woman like that home.

- It's shameful to the Miyama family. - Apologize.

You know nothing about her.

You sound so naive. All our marriages have to benefit the family, right?

We don't do it because we want to.

Yes, that's true.

As per the Master's instruction,

the eldest son, Akito

married the partner selected for him,

Mihoko.

The third son, Daisuke, married Ritsuko.

Of course, both of them come from irreproachable

family backgrounds and wealth.

The youngest daughter, Arisa, will eventually

marry someone of her father's choosing too.

What century are you talking to me from?

Marrying someone chosen for me?!

Just try to meet her once!

Mother.

The mistress of the house can never go against the master.

I'm sorry.

No, it's not just the mistress.

In this family, no one can…

I can't let you taint the Miyama bloodline.

And that's final.

In the Miyama household, the master's word is law.

Hold on, we're not done here!

If you like her that much, just keep her around as a second wife!

God.

I've finally made up my mind.

I'm sick of this.

- Let's end it. - Kenta?

I'm cutting ties with this family.

You do know what will happen if you go against me?

Kenta!

What did you just say?

I gave it all up.

I've cut ties with the Miyama family.

I won't let you go through something like that ever again.

I promise.

I'm really sorry.

Kenta.

Didn't you say that you wanted to make up with your father and the family?

The one I want to treasure is you.

And the person I want to spend the rest of my life with is only you.

So please reconsider my marriage proposal.

[Unknown Caller]

Hello?

What?!

How have you survived until this point?

If I remember correctly, you live in Nishi-Arai?

Uh… Yes.

That's Miyama land.

- Eh? - Everywhere you walked today.

Everyone living in this city

can't live a day without stepping on Miyama land.

Even the Prime Minister.

The reason you can live your life peacefully day by day

is also because of us.

That's how important the Miyama family is.

I'll be straightforward.

I want you to break up with Kenta.

Can you not steal my precious son?

A little goodwill from me.

Use it to make your mother happy.

My mother is not the kind of person who would be happy to receive this money.

- Oh? Looks like it's not enough. - Don't look down on me.

- Haha, how much do you want? - I don't need your money!

I'll break up with Kenta.

But it's not because I don't have confidence in myself

or because I'm ashamed of myself.

It's because I love him.

Sure, my family is not wealthy.

But my father and mother have well made up for it with their love.

I can't be with Kenta if it means that I have to make someone I love abandon his family.

Excuse me.

Kenta said he loves our offal stew.

Please come and taste it sometime.

You take pride in your family.

Well, I take pride in that restaurant my father left behind.

No matter how many years it takes,

until the day you come,

my mother and I will continue to protect our family's flavour.

Sorry!

Sato!

I know you're there. Open the door.

What do you mean you're breaking up with me?

I said I'm leaving that family!

You're being so difficult.

I'm not breaking up with you because your father doesn't approve.

It's just that when I saw your family residence

honestly, it put me off.

We live in totally different worlds.

Won't it be better?

If you marry some beautiful heiress?

Why would you say that?

If we force ourselves to stay together, we'll only be unhappy.

I can't break up with you.

This is my final decision.

Just go home.

Go home.

Sato.

Is that how you really feel?

If that's how you really feel, say it to my face.

Say it.

If we're together we'll be unhappy?

I'll be unhappy if we're not together.

Is that not the case for you?

Sato.

They registered their marriage?

Yes…

- What are they trying to do! - Please hold on!

Please hold on.

Kenta has always been someone who won't change his mind once it's made up.

If you keep objecting he might really…

He might really leave this family.

Are you okay with losing him forever?

Please approve of them!

I'm begging you.

I'm so happy for you!

They finally approve of your marriage!

I'm sorry I made you worry.

But I can't believe they invited you to the cherry blossoms appreciation party.

I heard that many rich and powerful people from all over the country will be there.

Hold your own!

I-I'll do my best.

Are you ready?

- Sato, that's… - Beautiful, right?

It was a wedding gift I received from my mother-in-law.

Your father must be happy that you're creating another memory for this kimono.

I've wanted to try this on ever since I was a little girl.

You look great in it.

Go there with your chin up.

Yes. This time, I'll greet everyone properly

so that I can be proud to call myself Kenta's wife.

I'm surprised that you allowed this marriage.

Kenta is disobedient,

but he's the only child who would boldly tell me his opinions.

That's true.

Now I'm having Akito help out at the company,

but he's no good. I can't count on him.

What?

I plan to make Kenta my successor.

I don't like that commoner girl, Sato, was it?

But I've found a use for her.

I need to lure Kenta in for now.

And she's good bait.

The cherry blossoms are at their peak.

Please enjoy them.

This… is too magnificent.

They make too big of a deal every time.

Welcome, Kenta.

- Hello. - Is this your…?

She's the person I fell deeply in love with and didn't want to let go of.

My name is Sato.

- Nice to meet you. - I'm the eldest son, Akito's wife.

My name is Mihoko.

I'll introduce you to the family.

- My husband, Akito. - Eventually he'll be the head of this family.

That's it?

That's a snail…

My sister, Arisa.

You're still in university, I heard? You're so pretty.

I know, I hear that a lot.

Huh…

Kenta! Bro!

Daisuke runs a beauty clinic.

- Drop by sometime, I'll fix that nose for you. - Hey!

What's he trying to say?

Come in a suit!

Ritsuko's family owns the Zaras Hotel Group.

Zaras, Japan's biggest chain hotel?

Isn't her family so amazing, aren't you envious?

You too, sis…

You're the sole heiress of the 200-year-old Japanese traditional sweets shop Manyajuan that has served even the Emperor!

Please!

Ho ho ho…

Father and Mother are greeting guests over there.

Who is that walking with Mihoko?

What is she wearing?!

- Is that the girl he eloped with? - It's no surprise she's uncultured!

Oh no, whatever shall we do?

- Huh? - Why didn't I notice right away?

- This pattern is cherry blossoms, right? - Yes?

There's a rule with kimono that you have to preface the upcoming season.

This motif of cherry blossoms in full bloom should be worn when the flowers are still buds.

It's ill-mannered to wear it when the cherry blossoms are at their peak.

- Actually, this is… - But you're also wearing cherry blossoms?

Oh this? It is indeed cherry blossoms, but it's a "flower raft".

It depicts the scenery of flower petals falling

and flowing down the river like a raft.

It's actually a luxury that can only be worn at this time.

The nuance is much different from yours.

Kenta, you're at fault too. Why didn't you tell her?

This kimono was made for Sato's mother when she got married.

When I heard that Sato wanted to wear the same thing to meet my family,

I felt it's that thought that mattered.

At a social event like this, just the thought is not enough.

Let's go get you changed.

I'm really sorry about this.

The Miyama family, descended from the Seiwa Genji clan,

has excelled in etiquette, archery, and horsemanship,

for more than 400 years, since the Tokugawa period.

- We're on a different level from ordinary people. - You... you are?

From now on, this family will be led by Akito,

and I will be the mistress of the house who supports him and manages the whole estate.

I don't think anyone else could ever be suited to being the mistress of this house.

Of... of course. It's a big responsibility.

That's why we were so concerned.

It would cause shame for generations to come,

if the second son of the Miyama family eloped.

From now on, you'll need to be scrupulous.

S... scrupulous?

I'm telling you to keep your head down and know your place.

Okay?

That's the house where Akito and I live.

Only the heir is allowed to live there.

Come in.

Ladies and gentlemen, we are blessed with fine weather today,

and the cherry blossoms here are just about at their peak.

The pride I feel for these cherry blossoms is matched only by the pride I feel

to have my second son Kenta and his wife Sato join our family.

She is a very hardworking and spirited young lady.

She even cut me down to size the other day!

While we're here, I also have an announcement to make.

My eldest son and his wife are currently living in the separate house,

but from now on, I have decided to have Kenta and Sato live there

and learn everything about the Miyama family under my supervision.

What?

They are a young couple,

but I hope you will all continue to watch over them warmly.

What... is happening?

Kenta is the heir.

What about Akito and Mihoko?

Doesn't this mean they've been ousted?

Wait… Wait a minute! Father!

Understood? Kenta, starting today you are the heir to the Miyama family.

I'm counting on you. Who's a good boy? You are!

Welcome home.

You can't run away now.

Darling, what you said just now...

Akito.

I know you've worked hard because you feel a sense of responsibility as the eldest son.

But your personality is not suited for running a business.

I'm sorry I've burdened you with this until now.

What? I mean, okay...

- Akito - Akito!

If… if Kenta takes the job, I'll be happy too…

- But I'm absolutely not qualified-- - From now on,

your presence will be Kenta's support.

Do a splendid job as the next mistress.

Got it?

You're pathetic...

Why are you always like that?

Always doing your father's bidding!

- Akito! - Whoa, whoa, calm down!

If you yell, the guests will hear you.

Shut up! This heir business doesn't concern you.

Wow, look who's all high and mighty.

What a bitch!

I know you've been making fun of me,

saying I'm just a nouveau-riche hick behind my back.

So what?! Zaras has only been around for about 10 years, right?

You're nothing more than a wannabe influencer with money but no class.

Hold on now!

You're one to talk! You who just happened to be born into money.

We rose to the top because we actually had skill!

What the hell are you doing?

So what? It's a fact that our family is better than yours.

Who cares? Listen, you old hags!

No, you listen little girl! Enjoy being cheeky while you can!

You're not going to be a Miyama after you get married!

Try to marry into a good family.

- But well, there are always outliers. - Wow, look who's talking.

Oh dear… sounds like your relationship is on the rocks!

Likewise, I know you and Akito aren't getting along!

- Hey! - What the hell are you doing!

Hey! Hey! Stop it! Stop it!

Enough!

What's with these people?

Isn't this supposed to be a noble family?

I'm sorry Sato.

You must be shocked.

Well, kinda.

They're all fighting with each other.

Laughing with each other... caring for each other...

We can't even do those normal things.

It's really pathetic...

I always wanted a family like yours.

I didn't even know what a proper family was supposed to be like

until I met you.

I wish my family could be like that.

But it's impossible.

I don't know why we're like this...

I don't want to be involved with that house anymore.

Are you really fine with that?

The truth is, you love your family so much you can't leave them alone, right?

You want to do something about it, don't you?

Hey.

What do you say we give it a try?

Let's move into that house.

What?

I think the only person

who can stand up to your father and unite a family that has been torn apart

is you.

- Sato... - Let's do it, Kenta.

As long as you stay true to yourself, I'll support you.

Let's share the same fate, okay?

Come on.

Thank you.

To be honest, I still don't know the weight of the responsibility

that comes with being in charge of the Miyama family.

But in this long, long history that has lasted for 400 years,

we were able to meet each other. Surely that must mean something.

Believing this, we took a step forward.

Young Master.

- Young Mistress. - Y... Young Mistress?

Hey, stop it! This is so unnecessary.

I'll show you to the house.

What in the world is waiting for us?

No matter what's waiting for me, I will overcome it,

together with Kenta.

There you go.

Thanks.

I know it's probably going to be a tough for you, but...

thanks for being there for me.

It's my pleasure.

In order to learn practical business under his father's guidance,

Kenta will be working as the executive director of the Miyama Group starting today.

And Sato will soon learn,

what a prestigious position the next mistress of the house

is expected to hold.

I prepared all of this for you.

Feel free to use any of the things here.

Feel... free...?

Sato, how about this?

How much did this cost?

Hm, I suppose around 40 million yen.

What kind of car do you usually drive?

Oh, I use a mamachari.

TN: Mamachari is the nickname of a type of bicycle mainly used by moms.

Mamachari? I've never heard of it. What kind of car is it?

Italian?

This is all we have available. Will they be suitable?

Yes...

The altar where generations of our patriarchs and matriarchs rest

is the most prestigious place in the house.

No matter what we do, we have to come here to greet them first.

Um, can I ask a question?

You have a lot of housekeepers, right?

Don't they clean this place?

Only those from the Miyama family can touch these precious artifacts.

Therefore, only family members can touch the ancestors.

Understand?

Oh… I see...

Be careful!

This is the morning work. Next is the afternoon work.

Once that's done, of course, there is evening work.

The most important role of the mistress

is to serve food and drink directly to the family members.

Thank you Sato.

You're wel-

Oh no!

What are you doing?

Jeez...

You must be tired on your first day.

Yes… I mean, no.

It's so much more than I imagined.

It really hit me that I need to work hard from now on.

I know it will be difficult for you to get used to this house,

but I'm rooting for you both.

Mother...

Grandmother Yasuko will be back next week.

- Grandmother Yasuko? - Keiichi's mother.

She hurt her back.

She's been resting in Hakone,

but she's coming back for the first time in a few months.

So we've decided to hold a party to celebrate her recovery.

Oh, I see...

As the future mistress, you need to showcase perfect hospitality.

Do your best to be accepted by her.

What? I have to memorize all of this?

No one ever made a mistake in front of grandmother and got away with it.

If anything goes wrong with the party,

you'll be kicked out of here.

Just think of it that way.

Sato, I'm home!

- Welcome home, Kenta. - Whoa, what's all this?

How was your day today?

I don't even know what to say. It was a lot.

Man… me too… I'm pooped.

- Is that for Grandmother Yasuko? - Yeah.

There's some sort of big party.

- Oh right! On Wednesday? - Yup.

I'll try to get home as soon as possible.

You'd better!

Come here!

Let's go!

You scared me!

What do you want?

I am sorry, but the young master's nightly activities

are related to the fate of the Miyama family,

so please forgive me.

Sure.

[The Day of Grandmother Yasuko's Party]

For taking the time to visit us today,

I sincerely thank you Mr. Gamo.

This way please.

- Long time no see! - Hello!

It's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Sato.

You must be Ms. Akino and Ms. Fuyumi.

Well, well! So you're Kenta's special friend?

How lucky that a stray cat like you was able to sneak into this house.

Oh dear. Try not to get your fur all over the place.

Meow!

Ah, I'm getting thirsty.

Bring me a bottle of 82 Opus One from the wine cellar.

- In the Baccarat glasses, of course. - Of course.

Certainly.

- Did you see the look on her face? - Hilarious!

82 Opus One.

82 Opus One. 82 Opus One.…

How are you feeling?

Pardon?

The Miyama fortune will be the sole property of the heir, right?

By not sharing a penny with their siblings,

our ancestors been able to protect their fortune for 400 years.

In other words, you and Akito

are going to spend the rest of your lives

financially dependent on Kenta and that woman.

So, how are you feeling?

I can only do my part the best I can.

Lady Yasuko will be arriving shortly.

Please come this way.

Pardon me.

Yuzuru? Yuzuru?

- Yuzuru! - Has he gone missing?

Yes, I took my eyes off him for a minute and then...

But please don't worry about it.

Yuzuru? Yuzuru?

Huh? What are you still doing here?

If the future mistress is late to greet her grandmother,

she won't survive in this house.

Now, the empress of the Miyama family is back.

- We sincerely welcome you home. - Welcome home, madam.

There's truly no place like home.

Good day to you.

Yuzuru! Yuzuru answer me!

- Yuzuru! - Excuse me!

Let's look together.

I'm sorry about this. Thank you so much.

Lady Yasuko, we are so happy to see that you're well

We have so many things we'd like

- to talk to you about, Lady Yasuko. - How delightful.

- Yuzuru! - Yuzuru please say something!

Where is Sato?

Oh, I just saw her a second ago.

- Yuzuru! - Yuzuru?

- Yuzuru?

Hello everyone.

- Here she comes. - Good day everyone.

Sato's screwed.

- Welcome home. - Good day to you all.

How wonderful it is to see you all.

By the way, where is Sato?

Yuzuru!

Yuzuru!

Yuzuru!

Yuzuru.

Are you okay?

- Thank goodness. - Yuzuru!

Thank you so much!

You! What are you doing? You didn't even greet Lady Yasuko!

You are unbelievably rude!

- But this boy... - No buts!

Lady Yasuko is more important than something like that!

Something like that?

Hurry! Go say something!

Grandmother Yasuko, it's a pleasure to meet you.

My name is Sato.

Um… I'm sorry to deliver a delayed greeting.

Do you have some sort of hero complex?

What?

- How disgraceful! - And in front of Lady Yasuko!

And look at her clothes!

Um... well...

With all due respect... let me tell you one thing.

If a child is drowning in front of you,

I think it is normal to save them.

Wow, that was stupid.

You're a million years too early to be talking back to Lady Yasuko!

I don't think she deserves to be the next mistress of the house!

- You should leave this house- - Be quiet.

Please be quiet!

- Yes ma'am.

Let's go back.

An interesting girl has arrived.

Wow, I can't believe that old lady's giving her a chance.

Sato.

You'll catch a cold at this rate.

I went way too far...

I even talked back...

Jeez, you're really screwing me over, aren't you?

- Pardon? - Don't get cocky!

You're nothing but a stubborn bamboo shoot!

Shamelessly sneaking into someone's else's house

and sprouting up everywhere you're not wanted.

You may think you can win everyone over if you show off

but I won't let you!

People like me, we've been strictly educated from a young age to live in this world!

Culture, manners, endless lessons! Don't you get it?

And I'll be damned if you think I'll let you out-do me

with some pathetic out-of-season swim meet!

This not a house where commoners can just barge in!

Seriously!

Got it?

Has she returned?

Yes, safely.

I see. Well then, proceed as planned.

Welcome home, Miss Izumi.

Shall we go?

I've figured it out.

- Huh? - Father's real intentions.

You know too, right?

Father allowed Kenta's marriage

as bait to lure him back to this house.

Hey, Akito.

Are you really okay with this?

Even though you've done so much, here I am just casually taking over.

It was dad's decision.

And you're okay with that?

I support dad's decision.

- Really? - Yeah.

But that's not all he's after.

If, after having been given the impossible role

of being the next mistress of the house,

Sato leaves on her own, everything will be perfect.

It's clever, isn't it? She'll be bullied if she' s a useless wife,

and even if she tries her best to be accepted, she'll be bullied

Either way, it's bad for her.

And it won't end until she leaves this house.

It's the beginning of a living hell.

[Manpuku-ya]

Oh, it's her family.

Hello?

Oh, she has her hands full at the moment.

This is her sister-in-law Mihoko, how can I help you?

Her mother?

She collapsed?

Yes exactly! Please hurry and tell Sato!

Of course, I'll tell her right away.

Hey!

Mom, who do you want to bet on? Dad? Sato?

As for me, I kind of think that Sato

might be able to win.

In an upset victory.

I want to make our home more loving.

I think I can do it with Sato.

I'll support you.

Thanks.

Why would the God of destiny...

put two people who love each other

through such a difficult ordeal?

Does he want to drive them apart that badly?

But one theory is...

that God gives his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers.

If that's the case, Sato won't let the story end here.

This is a modern fairy tale.

Cinderella falls in love with a prince,

rides on a chariot to a luxurious castle and lives happily ever after...

But is happily ever after really possible?

Don't look down on commoners.