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[rumbling]

[foreboding music playing]

[foreboding music stops]

[train rumbling]

- [game beeps] - [female student] What's that?

[male student] Just a game.

- Is it fun? - Mm.

Yes, I guess.

Should I try that, too?

Sure.

Ah. Hey, I forgot my English textbook. Can I look with you?

Okay, I guess.

[chuckles] Yes!

Okay, listen up, everybody!

Mrs. Tachibana is on maternity leave.

So your new tutor is starting today.

Please come in.

[tense music playing]

I'm Minori Kume.

So nice to meet you.

[students clapping]

[Minori] Have you picked

your school yet?

What?

Gosh, I...

Not yet.

I had a hard time deciding on a college.

AIM STRAIGHT FOR SUCCESS!

I wasn't sure until the last minute.

In the end, I got into the Faculty of Education

at Keiho University.

I see.

INTO A SUMMER WE CAN'T LOSE! SHAPE YOUR OWN FUTURE!

If you want advice about your future, I'm here for you.

Thank you.

- Ah. - Yes?

It's not straight.

[soft music playing]

[Minori] My husband...

is having an affair.

He has...

another family.

His mistress

and a son she dotes on.

[soft music plays, stops abruptly]

[train rumbling]

[eerie music playing]

[Minori] Maybe the boy is...

my husband's.

[Minori] I have to find out...

the truth about you.

There.

You're good.

Nice to meet you.

Wataru Miyake.

[light music playing]

[light music continues playing]

UNTIL I DESTROYED MY HUSBAND'S OTHER FAMILY

[grunts, mumbles]

- Hey, Tsubasa! - Hm?

[Tsubasa] Mom?

[giggles]

- Tsubasa! I'm home! - Mom!

[both chuckle]

Here, this is for you.

Yay! Pudding!

Minori, you're home!

I'm so sorry I'm late.

Not to worry. We played with clay today, didn't we?

We did! Mom, look!

Grandma is so bad at it. She made this weird cat.

Don't be so mean! Grandma did her best.

Mom, I want pudding!

Sure! Let me go wash my hands.

[Tsubasa] Okay.

So, how did it go at the cram school?

I had fun. The students were great.

That's great.

I'm glad you found a good job.

Thank you.

But what made you decide to get a job suddenly?

Had a change of heart or something?

No money problems, right?

Yes.

Tsubasa doesn't need as much attention now.

I feel ready to work outside.

But I feel bad for relying on you so much.

Don't worry about me. But is Yudai okay with this?

I think so.

Yudai is...

As a cram school tutor?

Yes.

Tsubasa is getting older now.

Maybe I could start slow.

Like just two days a week.

Fine by me. But what about when you're at work?

I asked your mom

to watch him for a few hours.

I see.

I guess that's all right.

[chuckles]

Yes.

Thank you.

[Minori] It wasn't a smile of kindness...

[faint voices whispering]

...but of indifference.

Yudai is totally supportive.

Okay. That's wonderful.

Whatever I can do to help, just tell me.

Thank you so much.

[chuckling]

[Minori] I could never tell my mother-in-law.

This is...

our problem.

Look, Mom!

Mom?

[Minori] But what if...

Yudai is the father of that boy?

[faint voices whispering]

[Minori] Then, what about us?

[sighs]

[faint voices whispering]

I'll help you with your studies from now on.

Let's work hard.

Yes, thank you.

You scored below average in English.

What part is the hardest for you?

I'm weak at listening.

- The final is next month, right? - Yes.

So, let's work on your listening skills together.

Okay.

Now...

why don't we set your goal and your rewards?

- Rewards? - Yes.

Set your score goal first, and if you reach it, reward yourself.

Like what?

Mmm...

Let's see...

Hey, do you like Anko Panic, too?

What?

I've gotten into it recently.

- See? - Uh...

You know Anko Panic?

You can play this online too, right?

Yes. Playing online lets you send Anko Lights to each other!

Oh, really? Ah.

I've got an idea.

If you score more than 85%

I'll send you ten Anko Lights.

- Seriously? - If you hit the target score.

- I'll do my best. - [chuckles]

[Minori] You bit quicker than I thought, nice!

Actually...

I already know a bit about you.

By the way...

you must get along well with your mom.

Uh... we get along okay.

I heard your mom calls often.

She's worried about your grades.

Oh.

My mom is overprotective.

I tell her I'll be okay.

But she doesn't trust me.

[uneasy music playing]

What's she like?

What do you mean?

- Normal, I guess. - Normal?

What do you mean by normal?

What?

Why?

To tell the truth...

I didn't have a dad.

I see.

If...

If I had a dad...

my life might have been different.

I'm sorry. I shouldn't be talking about myself.

Why did I do that?

[chuckles softly] I guess I feel like I could talk to you.

Well, then...

Let's set up a study plan.

Sure.

[Minori] From now on...

you can tell me everything

about your mom...

and your dad.

Mmm.

God, this is so good!

[chuckles]

You're exaggerating.

I guess your no-fuss cooking is my favorite.

[giggles] Is that a compliment?

Of course it is.

Isn't your wife a good cook?

Her cooking is fancy, but I don't feel like eating it every day.

You're so mean.

I would love to eat your cooking every day.

- I'm flattered. - [both chuckle]

Gosh, look what time it is. You should head home soon.

We still have a lot of time. She's clueless.

She doesn't suspect a thing.

Well, that's good then.

Where's Wataru?

- Did he eat? - Yes.

[Riko] He's been holed up in his room studying for finals.

[Yudai] Really? That's unusual.

[Riko] Right? I wonder what's gotten into him.

Any parent should be happy

when a son is so studious.

[Riko chuckles]

[inaudible]

[sighs deeply]

[Sara] I can't believe it.

Tutoring the son of your husband's mistress?

I realized.

- What? - I...

Even if I expose the affair

and get compensation

I won't be satisfied.

I want him to truly pay for his sins.

Mm.

Yes, of course. I get how you feel.

I'll do anything I can to help.

It's just...

Minori, you're really okay with this, right?

What do you mean?

You know...

I've been watching you two since high school.

When you started dating Yudai

it seemed like you really lit up.

Seeing your smile at the wedding

I thought, "Gosh, fate is real."

What Yudai did was awful. No doubt about it.

I was so mad when I heard

and probably said too much to you.

But maybe...

you should think again.

Have a real talk.

Say what you feel, everything you've held back.

[gasps]

This is not just for your sake.

You've got Tsubasa.

[gloomy music playing]

[Minori] Could talking with him

really make a difference?

[Yudai] These shoes.

The laces keep coming undone.

Do they?

[Minori] Then...

what do I even want with this man?

How do I want him to pay for what he's done?

What kind of look do I want to see on him?

[Yudai] I got it!

Thank you. I'll see you later.

[Sara] You've got Tsubasa.

Yudai!

Hm?

I need to talk to you

later today.

Can you come home early?

What is it? Something serious?

I'll tell you later.

All right. I'll try to come home early.

- Okay. - See you.

[Minori] Bye.

Can I...

ever love

this smile again?

[indistinct chatter]

Oh.

The exam is over, and you're still studying?

Well, we are seniors.

How was the test?

It was okay.

Ms. Kume told you to study?

What are you talking about?

You seem a bit different since she came.

Not really.

She just said it'd be bad if I don't study harder.

Hmm.

Hey, do you think Ms. Kume is married?

I don't know.

She's so pretty, she must be married.

- I want to be like her. - I don't care.

Good luck to both of us!

ENGLISH EXAM, 92 OUT OF 100

This is awesome!

You went up 30 points!

Yes.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

Now I need to give you the rewards.

So, if you're up for it, let's play online together.

Sure.

But don't tell anyone else.

Okay.

[Wataru] So...

can I have your account name?

Sure.

[Minori] The Yudai I loved back then

had a smile like this.

Innocent and completely untainted.

[phone buzzing]

- Uh... - [phone buzzing]

You can take it.

Excuse me.

[Wataru] Uh, hello?

Yes, what's up?

Wow, I heard your grades jumped!

Congratulations!

Thank you.

Did Mom tell you?

[Yudai] That's right.

Let's celebrate when we meet next. I made a reservation.

[Wataru] Wait, you reserved a place already?

That's a bit much!

[faint voices whispering]

[Wataru] I'm at cram school. I've got to go.

[faint voices whispering]

- I'm sorry about that. - Your dad?

What?

Who was it from?

Your dad?

[Minori] Please. Tell me the truth.

Your dad.

Who is your dad?

Uh...

[Minori] These 17 years Yudai and I spent together.

And you?

What's your life been like?

He is...

[tense music playing]

...not my dad.

He's someone I've known

for a long time, like a dad.

Not a real dad?

My dad...

left before I was born.

My mom never told me

anything about him.

[children laughing]

[Yudai] Wataru!

Hey, there!

Wataru, this is my friend.

Can I make a castle with you and your mom?

- Sure. - Great! Let's make a huge castle!

How huge?

Let me see.

So big that the three of us can fit in.

- Mm. - Mm. Let's make it.

[Wataru] After hanging out a few times

I realized he was my mom's boyfriend.

When she was busy with work

he acted like a dad and played with me.

So I wasn't lonely.

He was always...

taking care of me.

[Minori] Not a real dad.

Then why did he...

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to talk so much.

Thank you for telling me.

By the way

why do you think...

Why does he

never marry your mom?

Well...

- [running footsteps] - [door opens]

Excuse me!

Miyake, the hospital just called.

Your mom has collapsed.

[door opens]

Wataru?

[breathing heavily]

Ms. Kume?

Did something happen to Wataru?

Seems like it's a family issue.

I see.

[Minori] Yudai is not...

Wataru Miyake's dad.

[tense music playing]

[Minori] But...

if that woman has collapsed

what will he do?

[woman 1] Isn't she pretty?

[woman 2] I think she's married.

What? Why?

Come on, the "marriage" and "children" sections are blank.

- Mm. - If she were single

she'd have filled them in honestly.

She's here for an affair.

Right, boss?

What? Oh, I've never done that, so I have no idea.

Boss, you'd totally be popular on a dating app.

- No, that's basically cheating. - Gosh, right.

Never do that, Chief.

- Of course I wouldn't! - Of course not!

Mm.

Or maybe you should.

- What? - Ms. Matsuzaki?

What? Ms. Matsuzaki, are you okay with affairs?

Well, if the person you fall for

happens to be married, it can't be helped.

[woman 1] Gosh, modern kids these days.

Chief, say something

as a model-loving husband!

- [chuckles] Well... - [phone buzzing]

[buzzing]

- Uh... - [phone buzzing]

You have to excuse me.

[phone buzzing]

[phone buzzes]

I'M SORRY, TROUBLE AT WORK. DON'T NEED DINNER.

[gloomy music playing]

[Minori] Before I knew it, I was running.

Even though I might see...

something I wish I didn't.

Mom!

Wataru!

You collapsed? What happened? Are you okay?

[sighs] I'm so sorry. I scared everyone at work.

You are not strong.

Don't push yourself.

Thank you.

But I'm okay now.

[Riko] And your cram school?

[Wataru] I finished.

[Riko] I see.

I'm sorry for worrying you when you need to be studying hard.

[Wataru] It's okay.

I'm just happy

that you seem motivated for exam prep. [chuckles]

What?

I wanted you to study

get into a college you like, and learn all kinds of things.

So I'm happy now.

- Mom. - [Riko chuckles]

[Minori] That woman has a son, too.

A son more precious than her life.

[elevator bell rings]

[footsteps echo]

[gloomy music playing]

Riko!

[Riko] Yudai.

I'm sorry I made you leave work.

[Yudai] Don't worry about it. Your health is more important.

[Riko] I'm sorry. I suddenly felt sick and panicked.

[Yudai] It's okay. So, what did the doctor say?

[Riko] Yes.

Well...

[phone buzzing]

Hello?

[male teacher] Hello? Ms. Kume?

Where are the graded quizzes from the other day?

I need them quickly.

They're on my desk.

Gosh, I'm sorry. I took the key with me.

I'll bring it back now.

[gloomy music playing]

[Minori] Are you still with that woman?

Do you remember our promise?

When you get home...

what excuses will you make?

[clock ticking]

[Minori] Do you care more about that woman's child...

who isn't related to you

than our child, your own flesh and blood?

I'm sorry, Tsubasa.

I'm so sorry.

[sighs deeply]

[door opens]

[Yudai] I'm home.

[door closes]

[Yudai] Gosh, I'm exhausted.

What are you doing in the dark?

[Minori] I said I wanted to talk tonight.

I'm sorry. I really couldn't get away.

[clattering]

[Yudai] I'll make time again next time.

[Minori] Next time? When?

[Yudai] Like, on my next day off.

[Minori] When?

[Yudai] I said I'm sorry. Don't be so mad.

I did text you, right?

[Minori] You did, but...

you promised.

[Yudai] Come on, give me a break.

It was work.

[chuckles]

It wasn't work.

What?

It wasn't work, was it?

What do you mean?

I know.

Know what?

[snipping]

Where were you today?

Huh?

What are you talking about?

You chose that woman...

[faint voices whispering]

...over talking with me.

What? What woman?

Finally, I get it.

I mean nothing to you. Nothing!

What are you saying, Minori? That's crazy!

Liar.

For 17 years, you've been lying to me

with a straight face.

[sighs] Liar.

- Liar! [grunts] - [thumps]

[groans]

[squelching]

[ominous music playing]

[ominous music stops]

What did you say?

[clock ticking]

Nothing.

I'm really sorry. I promise I'll make time.

Minori?

Are you okay?

I understand.

[Yudai] I'm going to take a shower.

[door opens]

[Minori] Perhaps...

we are already too broken...

to fix.

[upbeat music playing]

[Minori] My happy home has been shattered...

by you.

Hey, you're playing Anko Panic again!

I downloaded it.

Tell me your account, Wataru.

I'm sorry, I don't really make friends online.

I see. Too bad.

Hey, how do you level up in this?

I'm sorry.

Ms. Kume.

Miyake.

I hope your mom was all right.

She's fine. I'm sorry about the meeting.

No problem. I'm glad you were able to get there right away.

Thank you for your concern.

Look...

I'd like your advice on something.

Do you have time later?

Sure.

Absolutely.

[Minori] What is it?

There's a university I want to aim for.

I see.

Which one?

Keiho University, Faculty of Education.

Gosh, that's...

I want to be like you.

I mean, I've always been interested in teaching.

I feel it can really have a big impact on someone's life.

So I...

I'll do my best.

Okay.

I think that's great.

What did you do before you came here?

I used to work

as a university staff member.

Why did you quit?

WANTS TO BECOME A TEACHER.

Well...

because I got married.

What?

[gloomy music playing]

You are...

married?

[Minori] I know...

that you have feelings for me.

Were you shocked that I'm married?

No.

I...

[Minori] I know it's not your fault.

But...

I have to do this.

Just kidding.

I'm kidding!

What?

But...

why did you suddenly decide?

Are you worried about your mom?

No.

Actually...

[gloomy music playing]

[chuckles]

I...

I'm going to be a big brother.

A baby is coming next year.

What?

She's pregnant with Yudai's baby.

You tend to tune out everything around you.

Yudai.

[Minori] Maybe I'll get a haircut.

[Wataru] I thought you were in despair.

[Minori] I am.

Your hair really looks good.

Translated by: Alma Matsushita