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Let's continue the fairy tale.

Cinderella came to a castle

full of unbelievable secrets.

And what surprised Cinderella the most

is that there are people called "lovers" in this castle

and the existence of these second princesses is accepted.

Now that Cinderella knows about it, what will she do?

Involvement in Family Affairs

Izumi said that dress was a gift from Mihoko.

What? From Mihoko?

I thought it was weird that the dresses were identical.

So you chased after her to ask about it?

- Yes, exactly. - Seriously?

- Huh? - Kenta, you...

you were in love with Izumi, weren't you?

What?! Um... well...

How... how did you...

- I heard all about it from Arisa. - Jeez...

My bad. I really should have told you first.

- Yes you should have! - I'm sorry!

I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorrrryyyy

But you know, it really is incredible that Izumi

could react so quickly like that.

You were also incredible.

Thank you for taking care of my mother.

Hey, what do you say we go on a trip this weekend?

- A trip? - It's both of our birthdays.

Let's celebrate together.

Great idea!

- Right? - Right!

- Wait a second! - What?

- Hooray! - Yay!

Here.

Kenta, take a seat.

I've got a great vintage of wine, so let's open it.

Sato, prepare it right away.

- Me? - You're the future mistress, aren't you?

Yes, sir.

I'll help you.

Kenta, I have something important to tell you.

Please take a seat.

Okay.

I'm so glad to have you back.

I'd like to entrust you with your first task as executive director.

We're going on a business trip to Fukuoka for three days starting Saturday.

Starting Saturday?

A large landowner I know well told me

he has a piece of land he'd like me to look at.

It will be a big project depending on how the land is used.

I want to entrust you with it.

- Me!? - But, father, Kenta isn't-

This is your chance to be recognized as an executive director.

How about it?

Very well. I'll go.

- I expect great things. - Yes, sir.

- Oh, and Akito? - Yes?

You handle the complaints sent by the management company.

Yes, sir...

Since ancient times, siblings have often fought over who should succeed to the throne.

It seems that the Master is trying to see which of the two should take over.

Sato, do you know what the role of the mistress is?

The role?

Kenta is an important person who bears the burden of the Miyama Group.

You must support Kenta,

and by extension, the entire Miyama family.

That is the role of the mistress.

Please don't do anything to drag Kenta down.

Understood.

I hope Sato understands the meaning...

no, the weight of these words.

Bad birthday to you~

Bad birthday dear Sato~

A sad and alone birthday for you~

Darn... even though you have the same birthday

you can't even celebrate together.

Too bad, so sad. Better luck next year!

Well, who knows if there will even be a next year for the two of you.

I'm sure there will be many, many, many things to endure

as the heir's wife from now on.

Do the best you can, in your own little way.

What a bitch.

Have a pleasant journey. Please take care.

- I'll call you tonight. - Got it. Good luck!

Thanks. Let's celebrate when I'm back.

I'm looking forward to it.

- I'll be going. - Take care.

I will.

- Have a safe trip. - Have a safe trip.

To think he's going on a business trip even though it's your birthday!

This is an important job for Kenta.

He is so determined to do his best to be recognized as the executive director.

He really said that?

That's why I want to do my best

to support Kenta too.

Thank you. Do the best you can.

I will.

Do the best you can.

This may seem simple,

but it is actually very difficult.

Especially in a magnificent world where family takes precedence over oneself.

- Hello? - Sato! Help!

Arisa?!

Arisa! Arisa?

Are you okay?

What should I do? I'm in big trouble.

This... this is...

I've never cleaned up before, so I was in serious trouble.

But you came and saved the day!

- What? - Here you go!

- What? - Here.

Wait. Where are you going?

Home. I need a nap. My skin's drying out.

What about the cleaning? I have to do it alone?

But since you're my big sister, I thought I could rely on you.

Can't I?

- Well... - Hooray~!

I'll leave the rest to you then!

Big sister...

She truly thinks of me like a big sister and relies on me.

I'm sure that's it.

No... this is definitely strange.

No matter how you look at it, it's weird.

Why am I here cleaning all by myself? I don't get it!

Do the damn work yourself!

Sato?

- Ritsuko?! - What are you doing here?

Well, um, Arisa called me...

So you were forced to clean up?

- Yeah. - What a spoiled brat!

Forcing you to do it all by yourself...

Ritsuko? Is something wrong?

Nope! It's nothing!

Wait, so you share the same birthday? Isn't that crazy?

That's how we grew closer.

Wow, that's like fate! I'm jealous.

Daisuke and I had an arranged marriage.

Oh, they're here!

Are you sure I shouldn't do the cleaning?

Don't worry about it!

You're the birthday girl today! Let me handle it.

Can I just have the key?

- Here. Thank you. - Thanks.

Fukuoka

15 minutes by car from Fukuoka Airport.

This area is the target of a redevelopment plan.

It's a nice lot.

How about building a hotel here?

- A hotel? - Yes.

Well, that's not a bad idea.

Put in a call to President Banno of Zaras Group.

Yes, sir.

- You really don't have to... - It'll be fun!

Happy birthday Sato!

Thank you so much.

Today we have delivery from Zaras chefs!

Everybody eat to your heart's content!

And all the champagne you can drink!

So this is a celebrity party!

Huh? Ritsuko, you're not drinking?

I'm fine. You should have more!

Everyone! Drink some more!

Sato, you too!

- Huh? - Sato this way!

I'm gonna take the picture! Look here!

Everyone get in! Say "Happy birthday!"

It's great, but somehow...

- Here's your cake. - Oh!

Thank you for doing all this.

We both married into this family, so we should help each other.

They look down on me too.

It's true that my family ran an ordinary guest house

until my grandfather's generation.

That's why everyone says I married Daisuke for his family's status.

That's awful!

I know they're some sort of noble family and all that,

but honestly the inner-workings of the Miyama family is way worse than an ordinary family.

They're stuck in the Middle Ages.

You're so right!

I'm always asking myself, is the the Edo Period!?

Right?

Right!

You're doing a great job in that house, Sato.

If it was me, I would have left right away.

The subject has departed.

He's on the move.

- Huh? - That jerk...

- I knew he was lying about having to work! - Ritsuko?

Sorry guys, but it's time to call it a night!

Ritsko, what's going on?

- Daisuke's cheating on me. - Cheating?!

- We're going to the scene of the crime. - What?

Ah, President Banno.

Thank you for coming despite your busy schedule.

Not at all. If a call from President Miyama comes in, I'll fly anywhere.

Thank you.

How is my Ritsuko doing?

I'm a little worried about whether she is being helpful enough

to Daisuke and your family.

Please don't be such a stranger.

We're all family here.

- Nice to see you again, sir. - Hey.

I've been looking at the land in question.

and it certainly is a nice lot.

President Banno, we intend to start a new business.

A new business?

Kenta?

We are considering building a new hotel on that land.

If that is the case, you absolutely must sell that land

to the Zaras Group.

- We do not intend to sell the land. - What?

The land is yours to rent. And...

This is...

Using Zaras Group, one of Japan's leading hotel operators,

and us, the Miyama Group,

we want to launch a completely new hotel brand.

But you see...

our policy is to buy the land we use,

instead of renting it.

President Banno.

What the Zaras Group needs now is a new dynamic.

First of all, I would like to make a proposal

regarding the expansion of the hotel business in Fukuoka City.

I'm really sorry.

I used you.

What are you talking about?

You know how I took the boat keys from you earlier?

That's when I installed a GPS on that cruiser.

GPS!?

If Grandma Yasuko knew, she would call me disgraceful.

But I'm not okay with this.

I can't forgive his cheating.

But Ritsuko, I thought you were the kind of person

who was okay with cheating and having lovers?

Of course not! Would you be okay with that?

- One hundred percent impossible. - Right?

I would never turn a blind eye to something like that.

Wherever he is, I will find him!

He's back.

-Let's go. - What? You're going aboard?

Where is he? I know you're in here!

DAISUKE!

Where did he go? DAISUKE?

Daisuke... what are you doing?

- Please! Pretend you never saw me. - But what about Ritsuko?

It's okay. It's a loveless marriage anyway.

I let Ritsuko spend as much money as she wants.

She has no right to complain.

Are you being serious right now?

Sato, is he there?

Please, Sato. Say I'm not here.

- Sato, can you hear me? - Sato!

Sato?

Daisuke... I knew it! What's the meaning of this?

I mean, how many times have you done this?

I could ask you the same question. Did you use GPS again?

You're basically stalking me.

How is this my fault? It's your fault!

- And don't you have anything to say? - Don't touch me.

Ow!

You're the worst.

I'm done.

This is a great opportunity for us

for us to launch a major project together with the Zaras Group.

I must confess, I'm surprised.

I didn't know Kenta was such a brilliant businessman.

I've never seen such a wonderful presentation.

- It was nothing. - And with such a talented secretary,

the Miyama Group is in safe hands.

I'll do my best to support the executive director.

These two are my biggest hope.

- Great work today, director. - You too.

You stayed late every day preparing for this project, didn't you?

It's all thanks to you.

Thanks for all of your help.

Congratulations, Kenta.

Thanks.

Sorry, I have to make a quick call. You head back first.

Sure...

Hello? Sato? Sorry for calling so late.

- Happy birthday. - Happy birthday to you too.

Sorry for leaving you all alone on your birthday.

It's okay.

How's your work going?

We launched a really exciting project today.

And guess what? I've been put in charge of it!

That's amazing Kenta!

Actually, we're teaming up with Zaras Group.

What? Miyama and Zaras Group?

Exactly.

Huh? What's wrong?

Kenta... something happened today...

What!?

DAISUKE!

What is the meaning of this?

I can't handle Ritsuko. I'm fed up.

Don't play the victim!

I can't stand being restrained like this!

I'm being watched all the time, no matter where I am.

I'm at my limit.

Anyway, I'm leaving Ritsuko.

- What did you say?! - Darling please stop!

Daisuke. How useless are you?

Don't you realize how much damage will be done

if we lose our connection to the Zaras Group?

I haven't told President Banno about any of this.

Both of you, don't do anything rash and stay as you've always been. Understood?

Wait, I told you! It's impossible!

If you insist on divorcing,

I will take away the beauty clinic I built for you, the condo,

absolutely everything!

- What? - Of course.

Those things don't belong to you.

If you had just minded your business, none of this would have happened.

- Daisuke. - Daisuke!

I think that Sato

also has to take responsibility for this.

Daisuke asked you keep quiet, didn't he?

If you had just kept your mouth shut,

then maybe none of this would have happened.

That's just not right.

If you were in the same position, could you say that-

Why don't you think about your own position?

- What? - No matter what happens,

the future mistress has to think of the family first. That's your job.

At least I, as the eldest son's wife,

have always been thinking only of the Miyama family.

- But... - Sato.

I told you not to do anything unnecessary.

If those two got divorced,

Kenta's project would disappear into thin air.

And if that happened...

Well, you can already guess.

Daisuke. Hey. Wait.

Wait! Wait!

- I really did try. - Huh?

At our first arranged meeting, we clicked right away.

I thought, "Wow, this is really the man of my dreams."

I thought, "How wonderful to be matched with the man of my dreams!"

It was love at first sight?

Well, it might have been a loveless marriage at first.

But I thought that someday

Daisuke would love me back.

If you're going to be together forever,

it's better to like each other than to dislike each other.

Even I knew that.

That's why I really tried.

I thought I should like her. I thought I should love her.

- I'm home. - Welcome back. You're home early!

- Ta-da! - What's this?

- Happy birthday! - Wow, thank you!

We weren't like this in the beginning.

Daisuke tried to take good care of me.

But, Daisuke stopped making eye contact with me....

But at some point, I couldn't look Ritsuko in the eyes.

When I look at Ritsuko's face,

I see our father's face lurking in the background.

That brings me back to reality.

The reality that my life is controlled by my father.

Sorry. I'm heading out for a bit.

- What? - Thanks for supper.

Oh, no problem.

I wanted to get away from Ritsuko's...

No, I wanted to get away from our father's control.

I wanted to be free.

Once we started living together, I knew.

I realized this was the worst.

The worst?

I'm Daisuke's wife.

But he never chose me.

It's just a one-way relationship.

- I said sorry. -This is obviously lipstick.

Here. It'll put you in a better mood.

It's the one you've always wanted.

"Why aren't I enough?"

I asked myself over and over.

"It's a loveless marriage from the start anyway."

I thought to myself over and over. - What is this?

Momoka: Last night was amazing. Momoka: Can't wait to see you again.

A token of my apology. Use it as much as you want.

-Where are you going? - Even though we're a couple...

We're a couple...

but we're not a real couple.

I'm right, aren't I?

We're just pretending for the sake of our families.

I'm sick of that kind of thing.

I understand how you feel.

But that's no reason to cheat.

Go back and talk with Ritsuko again.

Okay?

How can you understand?

You selfishly married the woman you love.

How could someone like you possibly understand?

You don't know shit.

I'm jealous of you and Kenta.

You chose each other because you love each other.

You're a real couple.

I'm going to do what everyone wants,

and stop making a fuss about his affairs.

Are you really okay with that?

I mean, I don't have a choice.

I don't think my father would approve of a divorce either.

There's nothing I can do.

Sorry you got dragged into this.

See you.

Ritsuko and I come from different backgrounds,

but I realised we're more alike than I thought.

But maybe she was even lonelier than I was.

I can do my best because I have you next to me.

You're always my biggest supporter.

Of course I am.

We're a married couple.

Being together... being each other's biggest supporter...

Ritsuko probably wanted

to have that kind of relationship with Daisuke.

Can we really leave things like this?

- Daisuke, I'll order another bottle. - One more bottle, please!

- Want another glass? - Of course!

[Ritsuko]

Sato, may I have a word with you?

Of course.

It's about Daisuke and Ritsuko.

I can't get in touch with either of them.

I'm worried because of what happened the other day.

Sato, have you heard anything?

- No. - I see...

Ritsuko, where did you go?

Ah! Ritsuko!

Ritsuko, wait! Don't do anything hasty!

Huh?

What are you doing?

Daisuke hasn't come back at all.

- What's all... - This?

These are the things Daisuke bought me every time he cheated.

Daisuke told me to buy whatever I wanted with his card.

- You bought this much? - This one is from when he had an affair

with the receptionist at the clinic.

The girl he picked up at a bar in Roppongi!

The cafe waitress!

And this, and this, and this!

How many times have you cheated on me?! You bastard!

Ouch!

- What are you doing? - I could ask you the same!

- Huh? - Don't throw them away!

They're mine so I can do what I want with them.

- No you can't! - Why?

- It's wasteful! - Huh?

- Just a bit more. - There's more?

- Is this everything? - Yup, everything.

- And you don't want any of it? - Nope.

- Let's sell them. - Sell them?

0 yen if you throw them away. Cash if you sell them.

There's no reason not to sell!

Please appraise all of these!

That ring is very nice.

Oh, look at these diamonds.

- 50,000 yen. - Surely you mean triple that?

- 100,000 yen. - You can do better!

- 108,000 yen! - Give me a better price!

110,000 yen!

Here is the appraised value. The amount will be transferred at a later date.

Wow, that's not too bad.

One hundred, one thousand, one hundred thousand, one million....

Seriously?

It's such a refreshing feeling just to have things gone!

Ritsuko, is there anything you want?

Huh?

Let's take this money, and do something you really want to do.

- What I really want? - Exactly!

Not to make up for the loneliness or emptiness,

but to help you move foward.

Let's use it for something like that.

I think I'll return this money to Daisuke.

What?

I think it's the best way for me to move forward.

What do you think?

That's a great idea.

Yeah.

Wow, there's really nothing left!

Oh right! Ritsuko I meant to ask you about this.

It was buried under some brand-name stuff.

It wasn't worth much... What should we do with it?

Ritsuko?

I thought I lost it.

This is the first present Daisuke ever gave me.

He gave me a bouquet of flowers on my birthday.

I kept one flower and preserved it.

I just couldn't let it die.

It's beautiful.

After that day, Ritsuko disappeared.

A few days later

Ritsuko's father, President Banno, came to the Miyama residence.

Thank you for your visit.

Daisuke, where is Ritsuko?

Um, well...

Ritsuko, you're late. What were you doing?

I have an announcement to make.

What's the matter? Why so formal?

I'm... getting a divorce.

- She's still going on about that? - Be quiet.

Oh dear.

Ritsuko, I thought we were done talking about that.

Come this way, President Banno.

We got married for the sake of our families.

But I think a real marriage is one

in which people marry for love.

That's commoner talk. Our world is different.

I've... been so lonely.

I did a lot of shopping to drown my sorrows.

But the more I bought, the lonelier I felt.

Shopping couldn't distract me.

So I got rid of everything I didn't need.

And now I feel like I've been totally reborn!

I threw it all away and the only thing left at the end was my true feelings.

I...

do not love Daisuke.

From the moment I met him until now, I've never loved him.

And because of this loveless marriage,

Daisuke has been suffering for a long time.

That's why...

Please grant us a divorce.

I'm begging you.

I'm sorry.

I've been at my father's beck and call ever since I was little.

College, work, marriage.

My father has controlled everything in my life.

So at some point, I started trying to throw it all away.

It was the same with our marriage.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry for running away and hurting you over and over again.

We want to follow the path that makes us both happy.

I don't care if the clinic is taken away.

Ritsuko and I will live within our own means.

So I'm asking you

please approve of our divorce.

Please.

Please.

Are you done with your stupid sob story?

Divorce is not allowed.

Some important projects are just getting underway.

Isn't that right, Kenta?

We are not tools for this family.

You've done as you pleased up to this point,

but don't be so unreasonable now.

Aren't you listening? I said I'll make a living on my own.

You think you're capable of that? Huh?

This marriage is the only thing you're capable of.

Darling please, that's enough!

Ristuko. You're also responsible for this.

Don't act like a child.

It seems I didn't raise you properly.

This conversation is over. Understood?

- Well, let's toast to the occasion... - Please wait!

I say this with all due respect.

I support Ritsuko and Daisuke's decision.

I can't just stand by and watch Ritsuko and Daisuke

suffer any longer.

Sato, whose side are you on?

I'm on this family's side.

After enduring so much pain and suffering,

they've finally agreed to move towards a better future.

Sato...

Sometimes you have to break up in order to be happy.

These two...

they're breaking up to make each other happy.

As their family, won't you consider supporting them on their path to happiness?

Please consider it.

Kenta, will you really allow your wife to speak like this?

What about you!

I agree with Sato.

I support Daisuke and Ritsuko's decision.

We no longer live in an era where individuals must sacrifice

for the sake of their families and companies.

Kenta...

It's wrong to use two people's lives

as pawns for the benefit of the family.

Our world is not that simple.

You are a member of the Miyama family

before you are an individual. Never forget that.

I will NEVER approve of a divorce!

I don't care if you approve.

I don't need my father's permission anymore.

This is our declaration of independence.

Let's go.

Oi, you two! Stop right there!

Kenta, I never took you as the type to betray your own family.

I'm disappointed.

Actually, it's because they're my own family that I support them this much.

Well, then, as a family member, let me tell you something.

I'm on board with the project you proposed

only because you are family.

Did you really think that I would be swayed

by such an amateur presentation?

If Ritsuko and Daisuke divorce,

all of us are no longer family.

I'll withdraw my offer.

Sorry, but let's pretend this whole thing never happened.

- Please wait! - Are you really...

sure about that?

Pardon?

Zaras will be more prestigious

if it is connected to the Miyama Group.

Are you sure you want to leave like this?

Ah! Then let's do this.

I'll take Kenta off the project.

- What? - Now wait a minute!

I will put my eldest son Akito in charge of this project.

- What? - Yes!

I see!

Stand tall! This is your chance.

So the eldest son Akito will be in charge.

Akito, you got that?

Um... y...ye...yes!

- Father please, wait a mo- - Sato.

You really did do your best in your own little way!

- Thanks a million. - President Banno,

how does that sound?

If that's the case, let's continue with the project.

I think Akito can make it work. I expect great things.

I look forward to working with you!

I look forward to working with you for many years to come.

Likewise. Let's talk soon.

I'm sure Sato never imagined

that being herself would cause the person she loves

to be in such a tough situation.

Sato.

Yes?

I told you not to drag Kenta down!

Just as I thought, you are completely unsuited to stand next to Kenta.

Get out! Don't you dare show your face to this family again!