Original subtitles

After surviving numerous crises, Cinderella and the prince

are now ready to face any challenge.

They have grown so strong because they now

have an important person to protect.

It is because they were given the gift of new life.

Involvement in Family Affairs

Now slowly raise your hips~

- Ouch! - Now, slowly raise your chin~

- Delivery! - Oh, thank you!

Huh?

Cornflowers...

It's almost time for her arrival.

Yamato... What the hell is this?

Mihoko!

- Who are you? - No, who are you?

Lady Haruna! Welcome home!

- Lady Haruna? - She is the Master's younger sister.

Younger sister?

She usually splits her time between different villas,

but every year during this time, she stays here for a week or so.

Is that so?

I'm a free-spirited single woman after all!

- What is the sex of the baby? - The sex?

Oh... we don't know yet.

- Mihoko doesn't know either, do you? - That's right.

Well at any rate, how wonderful it is that you're pregnant.

It took long enough, though.

Thank you so much Aunt Haruna.

I guess you and I won't be able to go out together this year.

- How sad! - I can go with you no problem!

Mihoko.

Don't you have any morning sickness?

Oh... um... I feel unwell...

We can't do anything to upset the baby!

You should also have your own special maid!

What?

- If you don't mind, I'll do it. - Pardon?

I'll happily accompany you!

- Really! - Unacceptable!

Don't worry, I'm already in the stable period.

The doctor told me that I should exercise to a certain degree.

A certain degree... is hopefully not too much!

Don't worry. We won't do anything too crazy!

- Let's go right away then. - Really?

We will now begin the board meeting.

Excuse me, board members.

Thank you for your support during my leave of absence.

I am currently working hard to realise a big project,

so please excuse my virtual greetings.

Big project?

I will report on the details to you later.

However, I have no doubt

that this will bring about a dramatic development for the Miyama Group.

Hey, please move back! Move back!

Yama~to!!!

I travel all over the country to watch him perform!

Wow, you're certainly a very devoted fan.

A fan? Don't use that word!

I've been supporting him ever since his debut.

Look at his necklace!

Everyone, I gave him that necklace as a present!

So shiny!

Yamato over here! Over here!

- What? - OMG!!

Yamato! I love you!

His jacket, his bag, his shoes!

I gave all of those things to him!

That's right! The entire outfit! He must really like it!

It's so frustrating! I'll never forgive that woman!

- Um... - She's always like this.

Oi, how disgraceful.

Haruna, are you still spending all your money

- on pathetic young men? - It's none of your business!

And just who do you think pays for your lifestyle? Huh?

It's the duty of the head of the family to provide for his relatives.

You're the one who needs to stop spending Papa's inheritance

on your pathetic side chicks!

Whoa! She went there!

What? Look, I'm not going to waste

any more money on you. Remember that!

Sato.

As soon as you know the sex of the child, tell me immediately.

- I will. - Good grief.

I can't bear any more burdens.

- Gosh, I'm exhausted! - Sorry Sato.

Aunt Haruna is kind of like a child in an adult's body.

You're so right. And you know, Mihoko really is amazing.

I can't believe she goes out with her every year.

Speaking of which...I wonder if everything is okay over there?

- Why? - Akito's back at work.

But he hasn't come to the office. Something feels off.

The news of Akito's return, of all things,

seems to have escaped the ears of the notoriously well-informed

Mihoko.

This is bad. Really bad.

Lady Mihoko! You can't drink alcohol!

It's fine. I'm not even pregnant.

I knew something was kind of off.

Keep your mouth shut.

If you don't...

Understood.

Saying I'm pregnant didn't even change anything.

Sato has three servants and I'm here alone with you.

Right?

It's no use. There's no other choice but to make Akito the heir.

We have to find him as soon as possible!

Mihoko has remembered her original goal.

However, once you tell a lie, it can't be un-told.

Now, how does she intend to get out of this mess?

Wow!

Aunt Haruna, did you work a job related to flowers?

Work? A daughter of the Miyama family would never be allowed to work!

- What? - It's just a hobby.

Haruna works as a volunteer to arrange flowers at hospitals and schools

- all over the country. - It's just volunteering.

Nothing special.

I just think that when people are sad or in pain,

seeing something beautiful can cheer them up.

That's wonderful.

Oh right! This is for you!

Yamato!

Yamato Cakes

I couldn't help but go in when I saw the name!

Just the name is enough to make my heart beat faster!

Thanks so much.

It must be tough for you, dealing with Aunt Haruna!

Well, kind of.

She's a typical youngest child. So selfish!

You think so?

She's just like this one person, isn't she?

Huh? I don't know who you're talking about!

What about you? How's newlywed life?

Yeah... about that...

- Found you Arisa! - Mother!

Oh, Sato! What a baby bump!

With a bump this big, it must be a boy! No doubt about it.

- I would know! - Huh?

A baby boy as your first is a great achievement.

Good for you, Kumi. I'm envious!

Achievement? Envious?

On the other hand... wait, Arisa!

You're eating that again?

I told you not to eat sweets because they make your body acidic.

- Sorry. - In order to have a boy,

you have to keep your body alkaline.

It's unbelievable that the daughter of the Miyama family

is so severely lacking in education.

- Um... - I sincerely apologize.

Arisa, you're ovulating today, right?

- What? - I told Yuki to get home as soon as possible,

so you should go back soon too and get ready.

Time to go make a baby! Well then, we'll be leaving now.

- What was all that about? - That's just how things are.

Just how things are? No way...

Sato! Emergency!

- Aunt Haruna. - Is something wrong?

Oh dear, Kenta you came too?

Hello. My name is Yamato.

- H-hello. - Hello.

I invited Yamato to dinner!

Kumi is cooking

and I thought I'd have Sato be the hostess!

Don't take advantage of Sato. He's your guest!

I have to entertain him!

We have so much to chat about, don't we?

Hurry and have a seat! Sit!

- I'll help you. - No, let me do it.

- I've got a prezzie for you~ - Really? What is it?

Epic! Are you sure?

- Of course! - Hold... hold on a second, Auntie.

- Don't call me Auntie! - Just come here a second!

That is seriously overkill!

Where did you even get the money for that?

Oh be quiet! I have money. I'm fine...

She's squandering her fortune away...

Oh, right! Yamato?

Sato is going to have a baby.

Will you talk to it?

Is it a boy? Or a girl?

Oh... we don't know yet.

Boy or girl, I'm sure the baby will be adorable.

So... shiny!

What are you saying? It's a boy!

He's a boy, and it will be a tragedy if he isn't!

Haruna?

Oh, I'm sorry!

Seriously Aunt Haruna... it's okay to have fun,

but at least clean up after yourself!

- Hey Kenta. - Yeah?

Why is everyone putting so much pressure on us

to have a baby boy?

Well...

Because if there's no boy, our family will be ruined.

Mother.

If we don't have a boy in this family,

someone from outside will become the heir apparent.

The presence of a stranger would certainly cause internal strife.

And to top it all off...

in the end, the whole house could be taken over and the family would be ruined.

- Ruined? - Mother, that's enough.

Kenta, this is not something you should interfere with.

Sato.

It is the duty of the women in this family

to give birth to a boy and protect the family.

It's the same for Arisa.

This is something that cannot be changed.

I didn't really understand.

Hm?

The meaning of bringing a child into this family.

The meaning of being a child in this family.

Sato.

It's going to be okay.

Let's just focus on having a healthy baby.

Kenta...

Son or daughter, they will be our precious child.

Yeah.

Welcome back.

I checked all the obvious places, but nothing.

Where did he go?

Hey, how pregnant am I supposed to be?

Well... you are currently in your twelfth week.

You're four months along.

- Four months? - Um...

I don't think you'll be able to hide the truth much longer....

Who do you think you're talking to?

I'm sorry!

Listen here. I am Miayama Mihoko!

I am a warrior woman who has risen from the bottom of the hierarchy to the absolute top!

I will definitely come up with a plan. I always do!

Yes... ma'am.

Oh right!

Let me tell you all about my Cinderella story.

There was no fate, no miracles.

It's a success story that was written

exclusively by my hard work, sweat, and tears.

Okay...

Play.

♬I'm alive, I'm alive

Today, I will summarise the second chapter of the story.

With the help of a scholarship, Mihoko enrolls in a famous university

in an attempt to escape her humble beginnings.

Hey, if you could marry one of the Miyama brothers, which you pick?

Miyama Mihoko's Heroic Life - Part 2

- The second son for me. I'm team Kenta! - I guess for me-

Tanimura Mihoko

It would never be possible for you Mihoko.

- Huh? - I mean, think of your family background.

Even there, she ends up being ridiculed because of her family.

Mommy. I'm hungry.

I'm hungry....

But she didn't give up.

Thank you for your purchase.

First, she got a part time job at Manyajuan.

I'm not going to tell anyone what she did next,

but let's just say she managed to make her mother

the mistress of the house by using all sorts of tricks.

Excuse me!

And then, finally.

Nice to meet you.

My name is Tanimura Mihoko.

Finally, she snagged the position of wife of the eldest son of the Miyama family.

It wasn't always easy.

But a person born into a family with nothing

has to get everything by themselves.

I'm not like Sato, who was just lucky

to catch the eye of the carefree second son!

Hard work, intelligence, and ingenuity.

I can't let all of my efforts up to this point go to waste.

I can't let

my Cinderella story end like this!

Lady Mihoko!

- Kumi. - Yes?

Bring out the antiques from the storeroom.

- The antiques? - The deputy minister of the MLIT

is coming here tomorrow. Seems he's a collector.

I told him about my father's collection and he said he would love to see it.

- The deputy minister? - Yes, Mr. Kagawa, I think.

We need to show him perfect hospitality. Understood?

Understood.

Marrying Arisa into the Kagawa family was certainly worth it.

Compared to that...

Oi, Haruna.

Don't even think about making an appearance during tomorrow's visit.

It will be bad for the reputation of the family if they find out there's an old spinster here.

How can you say that....

Okay, okay. I won't show my face even if you ask me to.

It's gone! Gone!

Mother, what's wrong?

Sato, have you seen the Old Purple Vase?

Old... Purple?

This one. It's very rare in Japan

and the guests tomorrow will surely want to see it!

- And it's gone missing? - Could it have been stolen?!

There's no way a thief could break into this house.

So that means... someone in the house did it?

Regardless, we must find it before the guests arrive.

Oh... it will be a disaster if Keiichi finds out that it's missing!

That's true.

- Let's go take a look outside. - Yes ma'am.

- I'll leave the rest to you. - Okay.

Oh...

Where did you even get the money for that?

Oh be quiet! I have money. I'm fine...

No way...

- Sato. - Oh, Kenta!

- You really think she did it? - I don't want to blame her,

but she looked really suspicious.

Not even Aunt Haruna would sell the vase without permission.

And at this kind of store?

Yamato Antique Shop

If Aunt Haruna was going to sell it, I'm sure it would be here.

Yamato!

No way! Picking by name alone is

way too obvious right?

- There it is. - It's so exquisite

I was also shocked!

Was the woman who brought this in named Miyama Haruna?

Yes, that's right. She liked our store name

and she said she definitely wanted us to buy it from her.

Unbelievable... You see, this is something that belongs to my family.

Of course, we'll refund all the money.

So can you please return it to us?

- I'm sorry, but no. - I can prove that we're the owners.

I can also sue you for

shady business practices.

What!

Understood.

Um... how much do we have to pay back?

20 million yen.

- So expensive! - So cheap!

- Huh? - Hold on a second.

- That sounds expensive, but it's really not. - Huh?

Considering the value of that vase

she could have gotten a much higher price. Aunt Haruna got scammed.

Really?

How about it?

Oh, I'll take the entire payment in cash.

Gosh~

I didn't think it would be such a big deal.

I'm so freaking unlucky!

Keiichi isn't even interested

in Papa's collection! He just keeps it all lying around

like common junk!

Anyway, we absolutely must buy the vase back by tomorrow.

I don't have a single yen. I spent it all.

What!?

That watch cost 20 million?

It has to be in cash, right?

If I withdraw it from the bank, Keiichi will find out.

What should we do?

Let's ask Yamato to return the watch.

- What are you saying! - There's no other way!

No! Absolutely not!

If we do that, he'll hate me.

If we don't get the vase back,

my father will definitely find out what you did!

And if that happens, he'll definitely cut you off.

You'll probably never be able to see Yamato again.

Are you okay with that?

That's...

What's the point of living if I can't see Yamato?

I don't want to! No, I don't want to! I don't want to!

- Okay, alright, fine! - Nooooooooooooo!

On the other hand, what Mihoko is looking for is proving hard to find.

Smile with the corner of your mouth turned up on one side. Make it awkward.

Don't smile with your eyes!

No, no. Like this. Like this.

Lady Mihoko! Lady Mihoko!

- What? - Your phone is ringing.

It's Master Akito!

AKITO

- Please. - Return the watch?

I'm really sorry about this.

- Here. - Huh?

- Take it. - Are you sure?

I thought that Miyama family was supposed to be super rich.

Please tell Haruna that she doesn't need to do this kind of thing anymore.

What do you mean by that?

Are you saying she can't be your fan if she doesn't have money?

Sato.

What a relief! Thank you both!

It was nothing.

Yamato was disappointed, wasn't he?

He told us something.

He told us that he's the person he is today because of you.

He said that whenever he lost his confidence,

you always encouraged him by saying that his smile

has the power to cheer people up.

Just like a bouquet of flowers.

That's why I'm grateful to her.

I don't need any gifts.

Her unwavering support is all I need.

Yamato really said that?

That must make you happy.

For me... Yamato is

the only person who makes me feel

- like my existence means something. - What?

I was ignored by Papa ever since I was little.

Huh? Papa... you mean grandfather?

Yes. He was disappointed in me just for being a woman.

He said that since I was so sickly growing up, I could never get married.

And that because of that, I was totally useless.

That's awful

I was so sad.

I actually entered into discussions about marriage various times.

But they all rejected me because they thought I wouldn't be able to produce an heir.

A woman who can't get married is just a nuisance.

I was a burden to the family.

The burden of being a woman has been weighing on her too.

Yamato is the only person who needs me.

I can support him, give him gifts,

and finally be of some use to somebody.

Aunt Haruna...

Aunt Haruna, you are a wonderful person.

Don't be silly!

To be able to arrange such beautiful flowers

is proof that you have a kind heart.

I think that you are also able

to inspire and cheer people up with these flowers,

just like how Yamato cheers you up.

Sato...

Being someone's wife or mother

does not determine your worth as a person.

I truly love your flowers.

I'd love to have you do the flowers for tomorrow's guests.

I could never...

Ah, I have an idea!

I'm here. Where are you?

See the envelope there?

Oh... yes.

What is it about? Hey, Akito, where are you?

Please come out.

Look inside.

Divorce Registration Form

Hey, you're kidding, right? Akito?

Break up with me.

Break up... with you?

Excuse me?

That's pretty rich coming from you!

You can't do anything without me!

Don't take me for a fool!

I'm not the old me anymore.

My father... Kenta...

I'll make sure everyone who ever made fun of me knows that.

You too, Mihoko.

FOUND YOU!

Get out! Now!

Oh shit! Hurry!

- Drive! Drive! - Wait! Wait!

Wait!

Stop!

Wait!

What the hell? Are you kidding me?

No... absolutely not!

I will never let Miyama Mihoko disappear!

The baby is growing nicely.

Very energetic. As expected of Kenta's baby!

That's...

- What is it? - Is something wrong?

I'm able to determine the sex of the child.

- We're home! - Welcome back.

- Sorry we're late! - Well, what do you think?

Wow!

Aunt Haruna, it's beautiful!

- Really? - It's brilliant!

- It is? Do you really think so? - It's awesome

Hey! What are you doing?

Oh... darling.

- What are you doing with that precious vase? - I'm arranging flowers.

Putting your flower arrangement in the vase only makes it look cheap. Stop it!

Didn't I tell you to make yourself scarce today?

If you can't be of any use to the family, at least stay out of the way.

Um...

The guests have arrived.

Welcome to our home!

- Hello. - Hello. Nice to see you.

Oh, this is my cousin, deputy minister at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

My name is Imai. I am honoured to be invited here today.

Minister Imai, it is an honour to host you.

I apologise for bringing such a large group!

- Please come this way. - Certainly.

Arisa, why are you here?

Well, this is certainly a splendid collection!

Where is the Old Purple Vase?

Right here.

What...

You put... flowers? In the Old Purple Vase?

Oh my God.

- Unbelievable. - I can explain...

It's fantastic! As expected of the Miyama family!

- What? - This is next level!

The more valuable something is, the more we fear breaking it.

But a vase is a vase!

But it's only when you put flowers in it that its beauty is complete!

We're grateful to hear that.

Which master arranged the flowers?

Surely it was a world-renowned artist?

His sister.

Wait...

It was arranged by my husband's sister, Haruna.

- Stop! - His sister?

You're beautiful.

Wait, no, I mean, this is beautiful!

What a feat! Bravo!

It's fantastic!

He left in a great mood!

He was so pleased with what he saw today.

- What a showing! - Thank you so much.

Sato, I wonder if I could have a moment of your time.

I brought Arisa here with me today

to learn how you succeeded in having a baby.

- Isn't that right, Arisa? - Right...

- What? - Don't be shy!

Believe to achieve! You need to believe you'll get pregnant this month!

Please don't talk like that...

Pregnancy isn't something that should be forced.

Arisa should go at her own pace.

Huh? Now's not the time to take such a carefree approach!

This is a matter of life and death for the Kagawa family.

It's easy for you to say cause you're having a boy!

- What? - A boy?

Um...

I'm so envious of you! A boy!

- No, you're mistaken. - What?

We're having a girl.

- What? - We found out at today's checkup.

I thought we'd tell you later when things settled down.

Oh dear, I'm sorry about that!

It's time for us to get going! Let's go dear!

Sato...

Are you sure?

Yes.

What a shame.

Huh?

You know why. Don't play dumb.

This family needs boys.

A girl is only useful if she marries into a good family.

Why...

How can you say that?

I'm sorry, but... let me tell you one thing.

Please don't impose your roles on her.

A boy becomes the heir, but a girl is strategically married off?

And if she can't do that, she'll be treated as a burden?

Children don't need such pointless roles.

Whether it's a girl or a boy, no matter the gender,

just the fact that they are born into this world

is so precious.

She's right.

We will not let our child be a tool for this family.

Kenta.

You are destroying the Miyama family that our ancestors

- worked so hard to preserve. - You're wrong.

I'm changing it because I want to protect it.

You have no right to decide such things!

Born with a role to play.

That is the fate of those who have something to inherit.

And it was inconceivable that anyone would disagree.

However.

He who is born into the Miyama family as a son...

She who is born into the Miyama family as a daughter...

From the moment they are born into this world, they bear a heavy responsibility.

It is not a problem that can be easily solved.

- Here. This is for you. - Wow! How pretty!

- Thanks Aunt Haruna! - I made it with the two of you in mind.

Straightforward justice, an unbreakable spirit,

and a great love that leaves no one behind.

Aunt Haruna...

I'm a woman of good taste, aren't I?

You are!

Oh, I heard that Mr. Imai is sponsoring a private show for you.

Thank you, Sato.

Thanks to you

I finally know my worth.

Aunt Haruna.

So I guess you don't need Yamato anymore?

That's another story! I'll be chasing after him for the rest of my life.

Sato, let's go see his concert together again.

Of course. Can't wait.

See you next year!

I can't wait to meet you! Bye!

- She'll be waiting! - Bye!

- These are beautiful. - Aren't they?

We will be taking our leave.

- What? - Why all of a sudden?

Is it because we're having a girl?

That's awful.

Unacceptable!

Lady Sato, whatever happens, keep your heart strong.

Understood?

Please live happily ever after

with your lovely daughter.

Ms. Matsuko...

Well then.

She's right. We need to stay strong.

Yeah, keep our hearts strong.

We'll protect her together, right?

- Oh! - What?

- She moved! - Really?

Thanks to the encouragement of her strong parents,

the baby is growing up very well,

and the due date is only days away.

But it seems that the Master's attention

has already turned elsewhere.

- We still haven't heard yet? - Pardon?

The sex of Akito's baby, obviously!

Yes. Yes. I'm so very sorry.

Master Akito and and Lady Mihoko are both out.

Yes. Of course. I will let them know.

Thank you for calling.

- What? Who was it? -It was Lady Kumi.

The Master has asked you to come to the house.

Just tell them no.

He... he said this is an ultimatum.

Happy Baby Names 2022-2023 Edition

Kenta.

- You're having too much fun. - I'm so just freaking excited!

Hey, what names do you like?

Miyama Oto. Oto?

-That's cute. - Right?

AKITO

- It's Akito. - Really?

MOTHER

Oh, it's your mother.

Hello?

- You said Mihoko is here? - That's right.

How is Akito doing?

He's still not feeling very well.

Really? He looked quite well at yesterday's meeting.

- Huh? - And what about your condition?

Oh, um, well...

The baby in my belly is growing well!

The baby... in your belly?

You're all talk! You sly fox!

Do you think you can deceive me?

I talked to the hospital.

I was told that you haven't come for a checkup even once.

I thought it was strange and looked into it, and found out

that Akito hasn't been home in months.

So how can you be pregnant with his child? How?

Father, it's all a misunderstanding!

Ah...

How disgraceful.

I have never seen a woman as shameless as you

How dare you deceive others with such a shallow lie.

It's something only a person born of the lowest class would do.

It's outrageous, pathetic, and shameful.

No matter how hard you try,

you will always be the lowest of the low.

Go back and join your trashy mother.

Get out of here!

Let go of me!

I will never let go.

- Sato?

Sato!

- Mother. - Sato.

Sorry, but I'm going to look.

Oh no!

Bad news. It's coming.

I've here, Akito. Where are you?

Here.

Bring towels! Call the doctor!

- And call an ambulance! - Yes, ma'am!

No way... she's going to give birth here?

Don't just stand there! Help me!

O... okay!

No Sato! Don't push yet!

Akito...

Move her slowly. Seriously, where is Kenta?

At last, the time has come for Sato to give birth.

However, this isn't what anyone expected or planned for.

Will the child be delivered safely

here at the Miyama residence?