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Ueshima Ryuhei passed away on 11 May We would like to express our deepest condolences

Taking in the tears of many people along the way,

the history of this castle continues to flow

like a mighty river.

And Cinderella has boldly stood up

to try to stop it.

We will change the Miyama family.

Involvement in Family Affairs

Where should I start to change the Miyama family?

Weight…

The weight of history is no joke.

Mother, what's wrong?

What!?

Sato! Big trouble with Arisa!

Excuse me!

Arisa!

- Oh, you're here! - Hi sis!

Sis, you're breathing so heavily your nostrils are all wide!

Don't say that out loud!

You say everything that's on your mind.

- Got it… - Have they grown closer?

Looks like it.

We have grown closer…

Right?

We've actually gotten engaged!

Engaged… ENGAGED!?

Yes, she has moved on quick.

Almost as though that near-miss elopement fiasco never happened at all!

Meanwhile, Mihoko was put in charge by the Master

of the huge task of planning Arisa's wedding.

The fight for the successor seat gets more chaotic day by day.

Akito, this is our chance!

Let's finish this once and for all!

Let's tell everyone that

you're the one worthy of being successor.

Akito, don't let me down more than you already have!

I'm scared! Let me out! Please!

You're the Miyama family's first son! The first son!

Yeah.

I'm the Miyama family's first son.

I'm the successor.

Not Kenta.

That's right.

We must take back our place in that house.

A tea ceremony for the engagement party?

It's scheduled for Sunday next week.

I'll be the host, can you be the tea server, Mother?

Sure, it's been a while since I prepared tea for a tea ceremony.

I'll have the people at my family home prepare a special sweet for us to serve.

Manyajuan will make it? I'm looking forward to it.

Sato, is it your first tea ceremony?

- Yes. - In that case…

Your manners must be a bit…

For you to appear in front of the guests is a bit…

Then I wonder if it's a bit…

What do you mean by "a bit…"!

Just watch and do nothing.

You have to be the tea server.

Grandmother Yasuko!

The tea server…

Wait, me?!

With all due respect, to prepare tea for such a big event for the Miyama family

is too much of a huge responsibility for Sato.

You're a Miyama, right?

Yes.

To be the tea server in my first tea ceremony…

Makes me want to throw up.

[Mom]

Hello.

I'm so sorry.

- I had to call you here even though you're so busy. - Not a problem.

Sit down.

What's wrong?

- Kenta. - Here.

The Komatsu-cho cluster across the big street belongs to Miyama Group, right?

Hachi said he saw it today.

We plan to demolish the cluster across the street

and clear up the land, so we can secure a huge lot.

With this much space, we can definitely build

a GEOS shopping center of the highest class.

Someone from the Miyama Group was saying that

they would demolish the cluster

and build a GEOS shopping center.

- What? - If they build a big shopping center like that there…

It'll be the end

for a small shopping street like ours.

But…

They can't!

Yeah, I plan to clear the land and rent it to GEOS.

That generates the most profit.

- Are you doing this to corner us! - What are you talking about?

- This is simply business. - Business?

- Don't mess with me. - Calm down.

You always let emotions get the best of you.

Think about it calmly, keeping in mind our company's interests.

I got it.

I'll think of a business plan more profitable than a shopping center.

That should be fine, right?

I see. Okay, Sunday next week is your deadline.

That's if you can think of something by then.

Miraculously, that deadline falls on the exact same day as the tea ceremony.

Will the god of fate smile upon them?

Oh?

I'll think of something too.

Sato.

Leave the shopping street to me.

- But… - I'll definitely protect

the place that's important to you.

- Okay? - Kenta…

Do your best for the tea ceremony.

I got it.

First, I need to make everyone accept me as a member of the Miyama family.

This has got to be the first step to changing the Miyama family.

Sato.

Let's do our best.

Thank you.

Sit here, Sato.

Yes.

Behind this tobacco tray is the Guest of Honour's seat.

The Guest of Honour represents all guests in attendance that day

to exchange greetings

and comment on the tea and snack.

- I see. - Excuse me.

Sato, there are some things I need you to prepare

for the tea ceremony, is that okay?

Umm… Yes, alright.

- Huh? - I'll take care of this

Mother…

I need Sato to focus on practising for the tea ceremony.

But…

If there's any mistake in the tea ceremony

it'll be your fault as the host after all.

Right?

Let's continue with the lesson.

Even if it's a request from you, Mr. Miyama, renovating the cluster at this price

- is totally impossible. - Can't you make it work somehow?

I'll make sure to contract you for our other projects too.

Please!

Sorry we can't help.

Thank you.

[Akito]

Good, you've done exactly as I told you. Continue as is.

- Understood. - Akito, you wanted to talk?

Have a seat.

For the past 20 years,

GEOS has been a good-standing company with ever-increasing revenue.

If we rent out that piece of land to GEOS, we'll get an extraordinary sum of rental fee.

- I know that of course. - You don't!

You don't know anything.

The best thing we can do with that land is to rent it to GEOS!

A better plan simply doesn't exist.

Father is always thinking about the family

and choosing what benefits us most.

So why do you keep rebelling against him!

Do you not care about this family?

Father's word is absolute.

If you try to get in his way…

I won't allow it.

Well said.

I'm impressed, Akito.

I'm the first son, after all.

I'm the first son of the Miyama family.

Kenta.

Try to be more like your brother.

What's wrong?

Huh?

Oh, little second son, Kenta.

You've always gotten on my nerves!

You always did whatever you wanted, while I was the one getting scolded.

Akito, are you okay?

It's not like you didn't know.

How harshly I was brought up as the first son, the successor of the family.

And yet…

Why are you trying to fight for the successor seat with me!

Akito…

Don't make that face at me!

Don't pretend to be worried about me.

Listen up.

I'm the successor!

It's… not…

YOU!

I'm home.

Sorry it's so late.

Can you please do something about it?

Yes.

Understood, thank you.

You must keep your elbow parallel to the floor

- or else it won't look beautiful. - Okay.

Make sure to remember this shape.

- Here's your coffee. - Thanks.

Don't push yourself too hard.

I'm okay. Thank you.

Be more gentle and careful.

Okay.

Please have a seat.

Please have a look at the documents.

Thank you.

Ow!

If we renovate the cluster into stylish apartments

perhaps we can bring in more young people

and their energy to an area that's experiencing an ageing population.

With this, you're all set for the ceremony.

It's all thanks to you, Mother.

You're done for the day, how about you go home and have a look?

- What? - You're worried

about your mother, right?

Don't worry about us here.

Go have a look.

Her mother, huh…

I'm home.

Welcome!

Sato, what's wrong?

Mom…

What's going on?

How can the store be empty at this hour?

Welcome!

Ah, Sato. We're not here to eat today.

Just dropping this off.

- Huh? - Won't you give this to the Miyama Group President?

[Petition Signature List]

Signatures…

- We're counting on you! - Yeah.

- Let's go! - Wait!

People have distanced themselves from us since we're relatives of the Miyama Group.

What…

Everyone's desperate to save this shopping street.

I'm so sorry.

Kenta is doing his best right now.

We'll definitely do something about it.

Thank you.

I'm sorry to say, but even if you give that to my father, he won't take it seriously.

- What? - Legally speaking, they don't need

the locals' permission to build a shopping center on that piece of land.

So this petition can't stop the construction.

What…

But so many people are against it!

Yeah…

[Loved by locals, with 8000 stores throughout the country, GEOS]

Oh, right…

That's it!

- Kenta, I know! - Huh?

They gave this to GEOS? But this doesn't change anything!

No, that's not true.

That was a good idea to send the petition to GEOS.

If GEOS knew that the locals are against it,

it would be hard to continue the project.

It was Sato's idea.

I still need to come up with a good idea in the meantime though.

[Komatsu-cho]

Hmm…

[Trending! Vegetables grown from hot spring water in Komatsu-cho!]

[Trending! Vegetables grown from hot spring water in Komatsu-cho! How did the hot spring come about?]

Hot spring in Komatsu-cho?

Look at this.

The area where the cluster is?

This is it!

This is it, Izumi!

Now, now. Blessed with great weather,

it's the day of the tea ceremony engagement party.

But before that…

- Hot spring? - There are hot springs under that land!

By building a hot spring establishment there,

we can revitalise that area as a whole.

The economic impact that would bring is leagues above a shopping center.

You're just one step late.

But the deadline is today.

Actually, GEOS received a petition against the project.

Before it turns into a problem, we decided to

settle the contract as soon as possible.

What?

So that was your idea, huh.

They're nothing but run-down little shops

with no significant profits or history.

And they're trying so hard to protect their shops?

Embarrassing.

With all due respect,

you always say that you would do anything

if it's to protect the Miyama family.

We are not the same.

The downfall of this family would be equivalent to the downfall of this country.

Their sales revenue and history may be incomparably

insignificant compared to Miyama but

they're all irreplaceable shops, and the owners feel the same sense of responsibility and duty.

Isn't that why they're so desperate to protect their shops-

In any case, it's too late.

Very soon, there will be no protesters.

They should be signing their pledge letters right about now.

Shit! I'll definitely protect them!

The people on that shopping street are like family to me.

Sato, do your best for the tea ceremony. I'll go talk to them.

There's been an emergency situation, but

the magnificent tea ceremony

still has to go on perfectly.

It's been a while since I've been to a tea ceremony.

I'm excited to see Sato as the tea server.

Thank you for the other day.

- Thank you. - Let me introduce you.

Nice to meet you. I'm Kagawa Ryoji, Yuki's uncle.

Welcome, thank you for coming.

Mihoko, the heiress of a long-established Japanese traditional sweets shop, Manyajuan.

Sato, the heiress of a small restaurant in the old town, Manpuku-ya.

Thank you for coming.

Now, please make yourselves comfortable.

Which one of these women

will make a name for herself at this tea ceremony

and win the title of future mistress?

All the guests have arrived.

Well then, let's get ready.

Mommy~?

Yes~?

You smell good~

- I smell something. - What?

Miso, sugar, mirin, soy sauce.

It smells like someone stuck a rag in a pot and let it stew.

It stinks like a poor, dirty little restaurant.

Mom!?

Are you surprised?

W-why are you are?

You should have told me! No need to be shy!

Mihoko invited me yesterday.

What?

A tea ceremony?

I'm sorry for the short notice.

Sato insisted that she didn't want

to burden you with an invitation.

Sato said that?

Well, it's a casual party.

So you're welcome to come in your everyday clothes.

Oh, and don't tell Sato.

It'll be our surprise!

Our surprise was a great success!

It was!

Please come this way!

Wow! This house is really incredible!

Who is that? Coming to a tea ceremony dressed like that?

Oh dear. Surely she came here by mistake.

A stray dog. Woof!

Pardon?

Oh dear me, whatever shall we do!

Deja vu?

I'm sorry I didn't notice it sooner...

- Sato's dear mother. - Sato's?

Mother?

I should have added "kimono" when I said "everyday clothes,"

since that is what I usually wear every day.

I'll get you a change of clothes right away. Please!

Please take care of my mother.

Certainly. Please come this way.

What the hell are you plotting?

Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule.

Likewise, it's pleasure to be here.

- Likewise, it's a pleasure to host you. - Come in.

Please take a seat over there.

Is it okay to sit there?

Well then, I'll take a seat.

- That's the Guest of Honour's seat! - And she's sitting in it?

What?!

This is the consent form.

And you're sure they'll let me in as a tenant?

Yes.

Please sign here.

Don't you want to think it over a bit more?

But I don't do this, the store will go out of business!

Probably...

Tea Ceremony Begins

Why...

Why is mom in the Guest of Honour's seat?

Does the mother of a stray dog even know how to be a Guest of Honour?

Let's see how she does.

What should I do... I have to do something.

- Um... - Everyone.

[Host of Ceremony]

Welcome to today's tea ceremony.

We will now begin the ceremony.

[Tea Server]

What?

The Guest of Honour offers greetings.

[Guest of Honour]

- Guest of Honour? - Yes.

- That's me? - Yes.

Greetings...

Well, um...

Folding fan

Thank you very much

for inviting me today.

I wonder what school of tea ceremony she studied at?

How hilarious!

You close the fan and place it in front of your knees.

Oh, of course.

Excuse me.

Mihoko did this on purpose to embarrass my mom....

[GEOS Tenant Contract]

Everything will be fine, right?

We promise to allow you to open a store in the GEO Komatsu-cho building.

It is clearly stated here.

Alright.

Please enjoy the sweets.

- How beautiful! - It's stunning.

First: The Sweet.

What will the Guest of Honour say?

Mom, first you need to comment on how it looks.

Wait...

No! - You're kidding?!

She ate it!

You must give your impression of the sweet before you eat it.

Oh, I didn't realize that!

Thank you very much.

May I take it that it looked so good that you wanted to eat it

right away?

What? Oh, I mean yes.

I'm so glad!

Well then everyone, you may begin.

It is endorsed by our Guest of Honour.

- I'm sorry. - As expected of Mihoko!

She followed that up beautifully!

Mom, I'm sorry you have to go through this.

You're a Miyama, right?

It's no use. I need to concentrate on the ceremony.

Two: Preparing Matcha

Um, do you put the fan in front of you when you drink the tea?

No.

So when should I use it?

The fan designates a boundary, and creates the connection between you and whoever you are addressing.

Boundary?

Traditionally, you should greet guests from a position of inferiority.

Boundary

But as the space does not allow for it,

you instead must draw the line by placing a fan on the floor.

I see.

So that's the meaning...

Finally, the tea is coming.

What unique manners will she show us this time?

I can't wait to see!

Mom, you've got to get through this!

Oh dear, is she confused?

Woof woof woof.

Mom.

- The design! - She turned it?

Mom... how did you know to do that?

Pardon my rudeness.

But did you know the proper etiquette?

No...

Did I do it correctly?

Yes. So you did it without even knowing?

I suppose!

When you told me earlier that the fan represents a boundary,

I realized that the correct manners are all about consideration.

When Mihoko brought me the tea,

she turned the teacup around so the design was facing me.

When I saw that, I suddenly realised that

she must be showing me consideration!

The etiquette came from your heart, not your head.

Actually, I run a small restaurant.

The dishes and drinks are served in a way that the customers can best see them.

That is why I tried to turn this teacup

so that everyone could see the beautiful design.

That is fantastic!

The spirit of hospitality is universal, isn't it?

Amazing... That was amazing!

I knew she could do it!

Stop right there!

Kenta?

Here. Huh?

Average monthly sales must exceed 2 million yen. The tenant's yearly earnings must exceed 10 million yen.

These conditions are completely unrealistic.

They have no intention of taking you on as tenants!

Hey!

It's a misunderstanding.

- We will properly- - Please.

Can you let me handle this?

But you're a Miyama!

This shopping street is like my hometown

You are the precious people who taught me the warmth of family

for the first time.

Trust me. I will protect this place.

- Kenta... - Please.

Thanks Kenta.

We're counting on you, Kenta.

Roger.

Sato and Kenta were able to save the day together.

This calls for a celebration!

We have prepared a car to take you home.

I really can't thank you enough!

Sato! Sorry I'm late!

- Did you make it? - Yeah.

- Thank goodness! - Thank you, Kenta.

It was nothing.

Excuse me.

Grandmother Yasuko!

I'm Sato's mother.

I sincerely apolgize for my rudeness today.

Proper manners can be learned through study.

Grandmother...

I'm sorry.

But the most important thing

is to have a considerate heart.

Today, I had the pleasure of relearning that important lesson from you.

That's...

Thank you so much.

Sato.

Yes?

That was quite a good performance.

I think she's probably the person in this house, who understands how you feel

- the most. - Grandmother Yasuko?

Why?

She came here from Kansai to get married.

At the time, the culture and values she grew up with were totally different.

She was criticised for being a spoiled girl from a noble family who was useless as a wife.

I heard that she suffered a lot.

We're from completely different worlds and yet

maybe we're not so different.

She tirelessly learned how to cook and dress,

thoroughly mastering the discipline of this world.

She became the undisputed mistress of this family.

That's why I'm certain that

she expects a lot from you.

And so do I!

Mother.

- So do I! - What?

When I watched you make the tea today,

even in such a short time, I saw a difference in you.

I think you're going to be fine.

Mom.

Please take care of my daughter.

Please.

Oh dear.

Please take care of us as well.

Yes, please do.

Well, today's tea ceremony was truly wonderful!

Thank you very much.

How were the sweets?

Did they suit your tastes?

Yes, they were excellent.

We had them made especially for today.

By my family home, Manyajuan.

Did you say Manyajuan?

What's wrong?

I told you about it, didn't I? The former mistress of Manyajuan...

Ah! As I recall, you told me she lost her status

to her husband's lover, a hostess.

She was kicked out of that house by his lover and her daughter.

Wait... then the daughter of the lover

who took over Manyajuan is Mihoko?

Wait? What's happening?

I'm on good terms with the former mistress.

She's struggling with mental illness, fighting for her life.

I don't feel well. Let's leave.

- Mama? - Wait, um...

- You're leaving? - We're leaving?

What is the meaning of this?

You've been looking down on Sato all this time.

- And yet, you are...? - Stop. It's in the past.

Akito. Don't tell me you knew about this?

Um, well...

Are you saying that you knew,

and let someone of dirty blood come into this house?

You deceived me!

But... I just...

Just how much more can you possibly disappoint me?

Huh?! There's only one thing that I valued

about you!

And that was your obedience to me!

Never show your face in front of me again.

Understood?

Fa... father.

Mihoko.

Akito.

I told you to stop making that face!

That's the end...

Everything's over!

Nice to meet you.

My name is Tanimura Mihoko.

Summary of Background Check Tanimura Mihoko

Father is a gambler who went bankrupt.

Mother makes a living as a bar hostess.

Adopted by the proprietor of Manyajuan.

Mihoko.

You sure have it good, don't you?

You were born upper class without putting in any effort.

I was born to poor, stupid parents.

Everyone looked down on me, and I suffered so much.

And even though I finally, finally made it this far.

Why...

Mihoko...

You're so afraid of the dark,

you can't even come comfort your crying wife?

You're pathetic.

Even though I hate your crusty old father,

at least we both agree you're a disappointment!

You've always gotten on my nerves!

I told you to stop making that face!

Akito, are you okay?

Yes, the gulf that exists between the first and second son

is not something that formed overnight.

This woman's extreme ambition is no different.

Everyone has a history, and that's what makes it so complicated.

However, the human drama surrounding the heir to the Miyama family fortune

has been the same for 400 years.

It seems that Cinderella and the Prince, who desire a peaceful life,

are being pulled in an entirely new direction.