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[Riko] What is this uneasy feeling?

Your turn for the bath, Wataru.

- Can't you knock? - Sorry.

[Riko] He never used to be so secretive.

I'll take a bath.

[Riko] Does he have something to hide?

SURE. WHERE DO U WANT TO GO?

K. M.?

No, it can't be.

Kisaragi Minori?

You're K. M.?

I'm glad to meet you.

Me too.

Because I can take the most precious thing from your mother.

My mother?

The most precious thing?

Yes. Do you know what that is?

Her dearest...

son.

[discordant music plays]

[Riko] No way she'd actually go that far.

No.

High schoolers are naturally interested in romance.

Oh, not mine. He doesn't seem interested.

It's the ones who seem uninterested. You never know.

What?

I'll teach you

- about the adult world. - What?

[Riko] She might actually do that.

Please! Let me make it in time.

Got something on you.

[tense music plays]

[footsteps echo]

[theme music playing]

UNTIL I DESTROYED MY HUSBAND'S OTHER FAMILY

[footsteps]

Wataru.

I'm sorry.

Ms. Kume, what made you start playing Anko Panic?

What made me?

You don't know much about games.

There are more popular games. Why this?

I see.

I've always liked aquariums.

But I heard you played it.

[Minori] Because

I needed to get close to you.

I wanted to know

more about you.

[Minori] It's a tutor's job to know about the students.

Ah.

I see.

You wanted a different reason?

[giggles]

You said you liked aquariums.

Yes, I love dolphins.

The Kanagawa Aquarium then.

What?

The next reward.

Take me to the Kanagawa Aquarium next time.

If I get an A on the Keio practice test.

Go for it.

Next time we meet, no talk about the cram school.

Okay.

Well then.

Pinky swear.

Cross my heart and hope to die

Stick a needle in my eye

The Tsukishiro group's stock price

- reached 120% year-on-year... - [squeaks]

...while sales achieved 160%.

The highest numbers ever.

[squeaking continues]

Tsubasa, can you play with something else?

Why?

Here, the dinosaurs from Grandma.

Mom bought these for me.

Did she? Well, it doesn't matter.

Dad is busy right now.

When is Mom coming home?

In the evening, I guess.

No! I want to go to the park with Mom.

I'll take you after I watch this.

No! I want Mom!

Don't say that. You're going to make Dad cry.

Like Mom?

What?

Mom's always crying.

She says, "Sorry, Tsubasa. Everything's okay."

Why is she crying?

It's all your fault.

[suspenseful music plays]

[Wataru] Haven't been to the beach in ages. Feels great!

[Minori] Me too!

[Minori] Now...

you can tell me all about your mother

and Yudai.

Hey

why did you ask me out today?

Anything you wanted to tell me?

The last time I saw you...

Aren't they getting married?

The man who's like your father

and your mother?

Uh...

Since they are having a baby

I think they are planning to.

[Wataru] Ms. Kume?

You seemed a bit off.

So I was wondering what was wrong.

[Minori] It's just...

changes at home before exams can be tough.

I was wondering how I could support you.

I appreciate it.

[suspenseful music plays]

Any specifics about their marriage?

Well...

Oh, sorry.

You wouldn't want to tell me, right?

It's not like that. You've done so much for me.

Wow.

I'm so glad.

You mean you trust me?

Of course.

Actually...

he's married.

What?

The man who's like a dad to me.

He has a family.

[Minori] So you knew

that he's married.

Really?

I might have told you

that he always took care of me.

When I was little

he played with me all day.

My mom had to work

all the time to raise me.

I was happy that she found love.

So...

even if he's married

as long as he made us happy

I thought that was fine.

But he's married.

Is it really that bad?

That wrong?

Isn't it because of

problems in his own marriage?

No matter the form

he's making us happy.

Maybe it's excusable.

I don't like people

who justify infidelity.

Are you saying cheating can be forgiven?

Well...

Your mother may be happy.

But she's destroying the other family.

That's what. Understand?

Marriage is about pledging your love to the one person.

You choose only one. Understand?

I'm sorry.

We should go.

Wait!

Wait!

Well...

Is something wrong?

[snickering]

I was a bit surprised.

I grew up just like you.

Like me?

I had only my mom

and no siblings.

I never knew my father.

[mom] Minori.

Let's go!

You love your friends at daycare!

- Yes! - Okay, let's go!

Grab your backpack.

[Minori] We were poor.

Put your shoes on.

[both] Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday to my precious, dearest Minori!

[Minori] I knew my mother loved me and I loved her.

But...

- What do you want for a present? - Mm...

I want a dad!

[Minori] She never told me why I didn't have a father.

[mourner] A traffic accident.

She had a child with a married man.

- She got what she deserved. - She sure did.

Minori.

You come live with Grandpa.

Dad too?

Grandpa?

Where is my dad?

Does he have another family?

[Minori] My mother

loved someone she shouldn't have.

When I learned why I didn't have a father

I kept thinking...

I shouldn't have been born.

[inhales heavily, exhales]

I've lived my life

feeling guilty for being the child born from infidelity.

That's why

I've never considered

infidelity to be excusable.

Sorry.

I was inconsiderate.

Infidelity

doesn't make anybody happy.

[Minori] I didn't want

to be like my mother who died alone.

So...

ever since I was a child...

I've always dreamed of

getting married.

The happiness I finally found.

[cellphone rings, vibrates]

[sighs]

[cellphone continues to ring]

[sniffles]

[Minori] Hello?

Yudai?

What?

At the park?

Okay.

Thank you.

Have lots of fun with Tsubasa.

Bye.

Well...

You said Yudai.

My husband.

The man who's like your father.

It can't be.

Is this

a coincidence?

[ominous music plays]

Or...

You knew everything?

Say something, Ms. Kume!

My student...

happens to be the son

of my husband's mistress?

Do you really think

that's possible?

You and your mother

destroyed my family and I hate you!

I hate you so much!

[ominous music continues]

Now you understand

why I approached you.

Ms. Kume.

Was it...

all a lie?

I'll never see you again.

[waves lapping]

WHERE ARE YOU?

[Riko] Yudai said she didn't know.

That man

who supports you...

isn't he marrying you?

[Riko] Her eyes told me she knew everything.

What if something happens to Wataru?

[Minori] I felt stupid

for spilling out everything.

[sobs, gasping]

But now I knew the source of my anger.

That family

had no sense of guilt.

[tense music plays]

[both] I'll never forgive her.

Whoo-hoo!

- Dad. - Yes?

- Stop. - Why? Are you done?

There.

Because she keeps watching us.

Do you know her?

[Yudai] Why is she here?

[Riko] She's not with them.

Gosh.

You are being a dad.

What do you want?

Your mom is not here but you're being such a good boy!

[giggles]

Where's your mom?

Well...

Mom is playing with her friend.

Is she now? With her friend?

Who's her friend?

I don't know. Probably Sara.

Really?

Better see your wife for who she really is.

[sighing heavily]

WHERE ARE YOU?

WHAT TIME ARE YOU COMING HOME?

CALL ME WHEN YOU GET THIS.

[Riko] It must be her.

You can struggle all you want, but we know who the winner is.

I want you

to have this baby.

Are you sure?

Yes.

I promise I'll marry you.

Okay.

[Riko] Yudai chose me.

And yet

why am I so worried?

[ominous music plays]

[door opens]

[Riko] Wataru, is everything okay?

- Like what? - You never got back to me.

- I'm not a kid. - Hey, what about dinner?

[sighs]

ANKO PANIC

YOU HAVE NO FRIENDS.

SUMMER PRACTICE EXAM TOP SCORERS

NO. 6: WATARU MIYAKE

Wataru.

Ms. Kume quit.

Did you know?

She quit so soon! Totally irresponsible.

She wasn't wearing a ring but she's married.

It's bad, right?

- I knew she was. - You did?

So it's good that she quit, right?

Tutors who mess with students' emotions are a pain.

She wasn't a pain.

She helped me raise my grades.

That's because you worked hard.

This workbook will boost your scores.

I'll lend it to you.

She is evil, that witch.

I won't be beaten.

[Sara] What?

You told him everything? Are you insane?

Because he has not a shred of guilt.

So I totally lost it.

Oh, come on. Then what happened?

The boy told Yudai that you know everything, right?

- Probably. - What do you mean, "Probably"?

Look.

Yudai just sent it.

WE NEED TO TALK TONIGHT.

It's over.

- You think so? - Mm.

From my experience at work

when the wife finds out about the affair

the husband feels liberated.

It's like he's relieved that the lying is finally over.

Then he shrugs it off and goes straight to divorce.

What the...

Maybe they've been working out on the divorce for the past few days.

Hey.

My guess is he'll suddenly be all apologies tonight.

Why?

He'd want to keep the damages as low as possible.

Above all, he'd want to settle it quickly, without any drama.

He plays the humble card so he can win his wife over.

Treating you like a doormat.

Thanks for coming.

I wanted to apologize for the other day.

I don't know.

I guess I wasn't feeling well. I wasn't myself.

I'm really sorry.

I see.

You're in such a delicate stage.

Take it easy.

Okay.

It's just...

Are we really good?

What?

We can get married, right?

Don't worry.

I'm going to talk with Minori.

But we need to be careful or it could all be ruined.

It'll take time.

You understand that.

Yes.

I'll go back to work.

[door opens]

[door closes]

Mr. Kisaragi, listen to this.

Accounting said they can't process this receipt.

They are being strict lately.

[scoffs]

I can't believe I have to pay out of pocket.

Eat bean sprouts. They are cheap.

[Kusunoki] Give me a break.

TSUKISHIRO SHARES SURGE

That said...

Guess I've got no choice.

Wait, you're treating me to dinner?

I have to go home tonight.

What? I'm starving!

Make this stretch until payday.

You're like a godsend! An angel!

Heading straight home from the client.

- See you. - Yes, sir.

You can tell a man's character by how he spends his money.

- Hey, Ms. Matsuzaki. - Yes?

I'll treat you to dinner. After payday.

Anything you want.

Thanks. I'd be delighted.

What? You sound cold.

WE NEED TO TALK TONIGHT.

[Tsubasa] Mom, cream stew for dinner?

That's right. I'll cut the carrots into stars.

Yes!

[doorbell rings]

Who's that?

Sorry to barge in. You must be busy.

- I just came to give you this. - Come in, Grandma.

This is the least I can do.

[Minori] I appreciate it.

- You're always so generous. - What did you bring?

Would you like to stay for dinner?

- Right, Tsubasa? - [Hiromi] No, no.

Don't worry. I'll just give you this and leave.

I'll help!

What a good boy! But look.

Maybe put the toys away first?

- I'll do it! - [laughs]

Good job!

To tell the truth

I came because I'm worried about you.

You said you liked the job but you quit so soon.

Did Yudai say something unkind to you?

I knew it! Something did happen!

Minori, dear.

I'm on your side

no matter what.

You can tell me everything.

The thing is...

Yudai has

another family.

[ominous music plays]

Do you mean...

he's having an affair?

No!

I'm home. Oh, hi, Mom.

What's wrong?

"What's wrong"?

What's going on?

An affair?

I thought you were better! Shame on you!

I'm ashamed to call you my son!

Apologize to Minori! Now!

[Yudai sobs]

I'm sorry!

Minori?

No.

On second thought

perhaps work can wait till Tsubasa starts elementary school.

I'm sorry for the trouble I caused you.

Oh, no need to worry about that.

I totally get how you feel.

Kids grow up so fast.

Cherish every moment and shower him with love.

I will.

By the way, how's your grandfather doing?

His cancer came as a shock.

We were fortunate it was detected early.

His symptoms are stable with just the medication.

I really appreciate your concern.

Of course.

He's family.

[Minori] My heart aches thinking that the only future for such a kind mother

is one of sorrow.

My guess is he'll suddenly be all apologies tonight.

Whatever happens

I promise I will protect you.

[door opens]

[door closes]

Hi.

Hi.

About the email

saying that we need to talk.

Yes.

I'm sorry!

For everything.

I'm really sorry. It was all my fault.

[Minori] You were right, Sara.

It's over.

[Yudai] Tsubasa told me.

Tsubasa?

Yes.

That you were always crying.

He said it was all my fault.

I was floored.

Tsubasa said that?

I made things hard for you

while you were busy with work and the kid.

I made you feel lonely and I didn't see it. I'm sorry.

Is that all you wanted to say?

What do you mean?

I was pretty worried.

You should have told me

if you were having trouble at work.

[Minori] Miyake.

Why didn't you tell Yudai

that I knew?

Do you think

Miyake just didn't have a chance to tell him?

[Sara over phone] But if he wanted to, he could have texted him, or called.

You're right.

Hey

could it be

that the boy is on your side?

My side?

Because he totally fell for your charm.

This won't sound good

but he could still be useful.

Useful...

[closing theme music playing]

Yes, hello.

Just a moment.

What?

He didn't stay for class?

[Tsubasa] Mom, what's wrong?

What? Nothing.

What's for dinner?

Dinner is your favorite, omelet rice!

Yes!

We can draw with ketchup.

- Yes, I'll draw a kitty! - A kitty!

Minori.

Why?

Hey, Dad!

Wataru?

[discordant music plays]

Why?

[Yudai] Tsukishiro Jewelry?

Isn't our happiness built on

you treating her right?

[Grandpa] That bracelet. Do you know where it's from?

Tsukishiro Jewelry, right?

From your father.

Translated by: Arwin Palac