Original subtitles

Keep coming!

Keep coming!

Keep coming!

Goto!

Goto!

Goto!

Goto!

Goto!

Goto!

The girl was last seen wearing a light blue scarf and a red jacket!

Hey!

Roger! Hey!

Roger!

Try and remember.

Did... did you really see the girl fall into the ocean?!

Answer me!

Pull yourself together!

Are you...

the mother?

Look at this.

Do you recognize it?

I'm asking if you recognize this!

It's Rena's scarf.

It's hers!

Find the girl!

One month earlier

Good morning!

Good morning!

Good morning!

Will you be the homeroom teacher of Class 2 until Mrs. Tamada recovers?

But, I'm not...

It's only for the third semester.

For today's class, have the kids write this.

"Dear Ducky in heaven." Composition assignment For today's class, have the kids write this.

Composition assignment "Dear Ducky in heaven."

The duck we were keeping in the yard, passed away last week.

Please have each of them write a letter to it.

Ducky's grave Please have each of them write a letter to it.

Ducky's grave

Homeroom Teacher Suzuhara Nao

Michiki Rena

You're Michiki, right?

Yup.

You have ten minutes left.

Do I really have to write this?

Why's that?

Is there a reason you can't?

The duck can't read letters.

Because it's dead.

Besides it doesn't know how to read.

Poor ducky.

You're mean!

Yeah, you're mean!

Be quiet!

You're mean!

I said be quiet!

I have a question.

What?

Is there a heaven?

Is it in the ground?

You don't need to write if you don't want to.

The mailman can't deliver it to heaven anyway.

Homeroom teacher Suzuhara Nao "Dear Ducky in heaven."

She is a little different.

Maybe because her father died young,

but she says strange things sometimes.

Let me see.

That's some attitude for such a small kid.

Please keep your opinion to yourself.

Um...

What should I do with this?

Um...

Should we have the dead duck read them?

Goodbye.

Goodbye!

Here.

What is it?

- If somebody dropped it... - Nope.

I think it'll look good on you.

You want me to wear it?

Yup.

Why?

For helping me earlier.

I didn't exactly...

...help you.

To: Suzuhara Nao

Mom, I'm home.

Welcome back.

Mom.

Are these...

You don't need them, right?

Yeah.

I don't need them.

Mom.

See you later!

Hello, Mr. Uragami.

I'm back, Suzu.

Rena.

Yes.

To: Suzuhara Nao

Kayama Keigo Suzuhara Mei

This is not for sale or stream.

Episode 1

The sauce will stain your dress.

Is my belly showing?

It's only getting bigger.

What should I do?

His mother doesn't know I'm pregnant.

She'll find out eventually, so just tell her already.

She'll think I used the baby to corner Keigo into this marriage.

But that's the truth.

It is. But...

Even so...

I'm back.

Looks good!

It's a custom that college students go to job interviews wearing dark and conservative suits. Why are you still wearing recruitment suits*?

It's a custom that college students go to job interviews wearing dark and conservative suits.

Guys at group dates prefer girls dressed like this.

Mmm!

Mom's pasta is the best!

Why do you let your girlfriend go to group dates?

I don't mind.

Wanna marry me?

If you don't mind a divorcée with three girls.

Ah!

I sent Nao a wedding invitation.

Passing up on her sister's wedding?

Not attending

We were also surprised when Muroran University closed their research laboratory.

What are you doing now?

I'm teaching at an elementary school.

Sapporo Chikusan University Muroran University 45th Interaction Filed Work

Argos... system? Sapporo Chikusan University Muroran University 45th Interaction Filed Work

Sapporo Chikusan University Muroran University 45th Interaction Filed Work

Yes. Sapporo Chikusan University Muroran University 45th Interaction Filed Work

Yes.

I'm following White-tailed sea eagles and Whooper Swans.

Go ahead.

Why don't you join us?

Eh?

I mean...

It's such a waste for you to be at an elementary school.

We even have an opening.

I'll talk to the professor, if you don't mind.

Thank you very much.

Mom

What's wrong with her.

Don't say it like that.

She has her reasons.

Like what?

I've never met her, right?

Because she left for Hokkaido ten years ago.

She doesn't even come back for New Years anymore.

Keigo's mother knows I have two sisters.

She can't miss the wedding.

Don't worry.

I'll talk to her.

You call her.

Sure.

You noticed too?

Yeah, Nao doesn't answer when mom calls.

Yeah.

Oh. Now that we're done with job interviews...

I haven't gotten any offers yet...

Most companies in Japan only hire college graduates in the spring. That means you won't anymore.

Let's go to see her in April.

Yeah, try and convince her.

Sapporo Chikusan University

Ding-ding.

Ding-ding!

I like that sound.

I like you too.

Ah.

Let me see it.

Is it hiding all right?

It's past 8 o'clock.

I'm about to eat.

Don't worry.

I have money for dinner.

Um.

Excuse me!

Cream soda is my favorite food.

That's not right.

Cream soda isn't food.

It's a drink.

What is it?

"It's a drink."

You're funny.

I'm not.

Miss Suzuhara.

Are you angry?

No, I'm not.

But you look angry.

I was born like that.

Your eyebrows are about to touch.

Ah!

Not anymore.

You're funny.

Very funny.

I have a question.

- I'll listen tomorrow... - Do you...

not like me?

I don't like kids.

What now.

Then, why did you become an elementary school teacher?

There was no choice.

What.

I'll show you something.

My treasure.

My favorite things notebook.

Spinning on a chair.

Winding slopes.

Echoes in the bathroom.

Making eye contact with cats.

Watching Suzu eating sunflower seeds.

The sound of walking on snow.

Clouds in the night sky.

Cream soda.

Write only your favorite things.

Don't write what you don't like.

Don't think about anything you hate.

Think only of your favorite things, and nothing else.

Okay?

What about it?

If you do that, it will disappear.

What's your most favorite thing?

A quiet child.

Suzu, time for dinner.

Here.

Good? Do you want more?

Eat as much as you want.

Are you...

I saw you looking at the mailbox.

What were you doing?

See the spinning blue and red light?

If you watch it closer,

once a day you'll see a yellow light.

If you wish for something when you see it, it will come true.

My favorite things notebook

Twirl. My favorite things notebook

My favorite things notebook

Twirl.

Twirl.

Twirl.

Twirl.

Twirl.

Twirl.

Michiki.

Yes?

I'll walk you...

Good night, Miss Suzuhara.

When you play rock, paper, scissors, you have to pick one.

Whatever you pick, you can either win or lose.

Why is that so?

Where is Michiki?

She was here earlier!

Where is she?

She was sleeping in the bathroom.

Have you noticed anything about Michiki?

Didn't she just faint?

She might be malnourished.

Eh?

Her weight, height and motor skills are noticeably below average.

Well, still...

There are also bruises and scratches all over her body.

White curtains in the nurse's office.

Where's Miss Miura?

She went to the faculty office.

She kept asking me...

whether I like my mom.

I wonder why she asked...

What did you answer?

Of course, I love her.

I see.

Are you relieved?

I won't skip class tomorrow.

Stand up!

Bow!

Good morning!

Good morning.

Sit down!

She was seen sitting down in front of her house in the snow.

She might have been abused.

Either by her mom or her mom's boyfriend...

Easy, easy.

Don't jump to conclusions.

Verify it first.

Miss Suzuhara and I will go visit her house.

Miss Michiki?

Miss Michiki.

Michiki Miss Michiki.

Michiki

She's not home.

I'm Miura of Maruyama Elementary.

I came to check on Rena since she was absent today.

-I called and told them she got a cold. -Yes, you did. But...

What happened to your eye?

I'm sorry, did it hurt?

Explain it to her.

Okay.

A ball hit my eye.

At the park.

Poor girl.

You'll be all right.

She has other injuries.

I know.

She falls down a lot.

Pardon me for asking,

but I heard you're living with a man.

-Is he getting along with Rena...? -What do you mean?

Mom, the meat buns are getting cold.

Don't be relieved.

They're just acting.

Abused kids will cover up for their parents no matter what.

I wasn't actually...

East Muroran Child Counseling Center

Since the mother is still young, East Muroran Child Counseling Center

Since the mother is still young,

she ignores her boyfriend's violence towards her daughter, in fear of being abandoned.

On occasion she may even cause the abuse.

-Which means... -Pardon me.

You seem to be very familiar with their situation.

Um, not really.

I quoted it from a book.

A book?

Seriously.

-She has bruises all over her body. -She fell.

The mother said that, right?

We'll look into it,

but I need conclusive evidence.

She's still showing affection towards her mother, right?

Because she's the only person she can rely on.

She has no choice but to try and please her.

Anyways.

Just follow the Child Counseling Center's instructions.

Don't rush.

I'm frustrated.

The counselors, the police, even the teachers...

Why doesn't anybody try to help her?

Isn't it obvious?

Yes?

Nothing.

I'll go to the Child Counseling Center again tomorrow...

Bridal Beauty

No, wait.

I'll be busy tomorrow.

Goodbye.

Michiki Rena

What happened to your eye? Michiki Rena

What happened to your eye?

What an excellent thesis.

I'll go get the professor right away.

Please wait at my laboratory.

Nice to meet you.

I used to work at Muroran Universi...

Relax.

Have a seat.

Here.

You are the elementary school teacher, right?

Eh?

Yes.

I heard it from a student.

Seems like my brother is into you.

What?

You're...

older than I thought.

Here.

He sure is taking his time.

Maybe he's having fried chicken.

What do you think of him?

You're single, right?

Ever thought about marriage?

Not interested?

You look stiff...

and you seem to hate men.

Where are you going?

Did I hurt your feelings?

I'm not...

Why are you... still here?

Leave!

What's this?

Eh?

Garbage.

Why did you leave it here?

What's in it?

I told you it's garbage.

Masato...

Is this...?

It was just a joke, you know.

Don't.

I don't need any more rumors flying around.

We were playing hide and seek and I got stuck in it.

I'm going.

Were there many birds at Lake Utonai as usual?

Yes, more than 30,000.

Since the professor was very impressed with your thesis.

I'm sure you'll be joining us soon.

Miss Suzuhara!

What are you doing here?

I was...

Which colored mailbox is it this time?

I've never seen yellow mailboxes,

and your wishes won't possibly come true with such nonsense beliefs!

She's at my place right now.

I don't know the reason, so please ask her.

Faculty Staff Emergency Contact List

Okay, I'll be waiting. Faculty Staff Emergency Contact List

Okay, I'll be waiting.

If you need somebody to talk to, Miss Miura will be there.

She's worried about you.

What are you looking at?

Can I give this to Suzu?

She's hungry.

Suzu?

Ah.

Sure.

Since she can't eat everything,

should I finish it for her...?

Looks like a library.

They're all about birds.

Library on birds.

What's this?

I use it to count migratory birds.

As part of your job?

Something like that.

Let's e...

Go ahead.

Let's eat!

You're good at cooking!

Anybody can make this.

My mom's a good cook too.

She cooks my favorite dishes.

Like what?

Eh?

What does she cook?

Um...

Spaghetti.

And...

What kind?

The one with clams...

or meat sauce...

And...

Spinach...

Sorry.

That's enough.

That's good.

That your mother's a good cook.

Yup.

Is your mom a good cook too?

If a mother cooks well,

her child will also be a good cook, right?

I don't think so.

Is your mom beautiful?

What does she look like?

Like you?

Is her hair long or short?

I don't remember.

Did you...

forget your mom's face?

I haven't seen her in a while.

Why not?

I don't like her.

It's a hamster, right?

Yeah, hamster.

-Did your mom buy it for you? -A while ago.

I see.

I'm not used to this.

I usually eat alone.

I'm not sure what to say.

Let's talk about our favorites.

Talking about what I like makes me happy.

There's nothing I like.

I know one.

Something you like.

Even though migratory birds travel thousands of kilometers,

they always find their path home.

Path in the sky?

Yes.

There are no milestones or maps,

but they arrive at their destination.

At Lake Utonai, you have...

Black-faced Buntings,

Cuckoos,

and Thrushes...

Thrushes?

In the summer, you have...

Greenshanks,

and Kentish Plovers.

Kentish Plovers.

Around this time of year, you can see geese, wild ducks, and swans.

Geese, wild ducks, and swans?

This feather belongs to a bird flying from Siberia.

Siberia?

They are born at the lake connecting the Bering Sea in Siberia.

Then from Kamchatka, they fly out to the Sea of Okhotsk.

Then they return to the lake, flying another 3,500 kilometers.

Did it fly with this feather?

I wanna see migratory birds too!

Do you wanna go tomorrow morning?

Can we?

Yes, I'll drive.

It'll be cold, so we'll need blankets.

Mom...

might be worried.

Eh?

Maybe...

I should go some other time.

Yeah...

that might be better.

I'm sorry.

Don't apologize.

I'm fine either way...

Miss Suzuhara?

It's Miura.

Put on your jacket.

I'll apologize to your mom for you.

Let's go.

This is Suzuhara.

I'm happy for you.

You get to do what you were previously doing.

It's almost spring break anyway.

Don't feel bad about it.

Miss Suzuhara.

You know...

Talk more politely to your teacher.

Okay.

Don't "okay" me.

Yes, ma'am.

About the promise to go see migratory birds...

I didn't make that promise.

Don't get your hopes up.

Yes, ma'am.

I won't.

Talk to Miss Miura when you need to.

She'll be sure to listen to you...

Suzu?

Suzu?

Suzu!

Mom.

Where is Suzu?

Suzu...

Where are you?

Heaven.

Is there really a heaven?

She's living happily in heaven.

It's not my fault.

She's right.

You went to heaven. Right, Suzu?

January, February...

March.

March.

April.

Did you find what you were looking for?

Yes.

What does it say?

Sapporo City.

My favorite things notebook.

Spinning on a chair.

Try this on.

Winding slopes.

Echoes in the bathroom.

Making eye contact with cats.

Watching Suzu eating sunflower seeds.

The sound of walking on snow.

Come over here.

Clouds in the night sky.

Cream soda.

The sound an umbrella makes when it opens.

White crayons.

Floor waxing day.

Chimney ladders.

Switching clothes with the seasons.

Pout your lips.

Orange floating in orange jelly.

The smell of the road after it rains.

The back seat of a bicycle.

Cotton swabs.

Nail clippers.

Double ponytails.

Being pat on the head.

Being hugged.

The mother in a soap commercial.

Mom!

You're dirty!

Dirty!

Dirty!

Dirty!

Dirty!

Dirty!

Dirty!

You're dirty!

You sure about this?

Let's go to the hotel along Highway 36.

They have karaoke.

No, I meant...

Just drive!

No.

I haven't eaten yet.

Sure.

Then I'll head over to the station.

I'll be there in 20 minutes.

No, wait.

I'll be there in half an hour.

Want something to drink?

Wanna eat something?

What should I do...

Um,

is there...

is there somewhere you wanna go?

Like the amusement park,

or the zoo or a department store?

I... want... to...

go... to... Sapporo.

Sapporo?

Sapporo, right?

Sure.

Where in Sapporo?

Why Sapporo?

Ba... by...

mail...box...

I... want...

go... to...

a... baby...

mailbox...

But...

There's no picture...

"Save the innocent lives"

Baby mailbox: Baby Hatch. A place where mothers can leave their babies. For more information, visit Mother's subtitle thread on D-addicts. Baby mailbox* opens in Sapporo City

of it. Baby mailbox: Baby Hatch. A place where mothers can leave their babies. For more information, visit Mother's subtitle thread on D-addicts. Baby mailbox* opens in Sapporo City

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Can a seven-year-old...

fit inside?

Will 104cm...

fit through?

Miss Suzuhara,

what are you thinking?

Your favorite things.

My favorites?

Spinning on a chair.

Winding slopes.

Echoes in the bathroom.

Making eye contact with cats.

Watching Suzu eating sunflower seeds.

The sound of walking on snow.

Clouds in the night sky.

Cream soda.

Migratory birds.

Migratory birds.

Take me with you!

Take me with you!

Take me with you!

Take me with you!

Take me with you!

Take me with you!

Did you count the birds?

You weren't counting them, were you?

You have to do your work...

Listen, Michiki.

I'm gonna kidnap you.

Won't you...

go to jail?

I might.

I just might go to jail.

Jails are built with stone.

It's cold...

and dark.

There are even mice.

You can't take a bath too.

Yeah.

So you shouldn't.

I always do things that I shouldn't.

I might be making a mistake.

You might suffer even more.

But...

I'll become...

I'll become your mother.

We'll live together from now on.

Miss Suzuhara...

Can I be your mom?

Eh?

April 1st.

Do you know what day that is?

The day after tomorrow.

It'll be the day you're allowed to lie.

We'll lie together.

We'll leave this town,

and go somewhere nobody will know us.

I'll be your mother.

You'll be my daughter.

Nobody must find out about us.

We have to keep lying for the rest of our lives.

Can you?

For the rest of our lives,

without letting anybody know.

Can you lie that I'm your mother?

Rena.

Can you call me "mother"?

Mom.

My mom.

Mom!

Mom!

My mom!

You weren't abandoned.

You're abandoning her.

Thank you very much.

My belongings are still in the apartment.

I'll leave some money for you to dispose them.

This should cover it.

If you want, you can go get a new hamster.

Are you listening?

Hamster.

What's with that attitude?

Hey!

What are you doing?

The sea is choppy today!

If you fall off, you'll be drifted to Tsugaru!

Your weather forecast is really unreliable.

Eh?

Looks like it's snowing soon.

You gotta be kidding.

Somebody...!

Somebody help!

Eh?

Nao?

Muroran Express To Sapporo

A girl went missing at Etomo Harbour past noon today. Muroran Express To Sapporo

A girl went missing at Etomo Harbour past noon today.

According to witness information and a scarf found at the scene,

the girl is identified as Michiki Rena, 7 years old.

Despite rescue efforts, she hasn't been found yet.

More than three hours have passed since she went missing,

with water temperatures dipping below 5°C.

Her safety calls for great concern.

Thank you very much.

Excuse me!

Hey, it's really you.

Are you traveling somewhere?

Yes.

Something came up.

Are you alone?

- I'm also headed towads... - I'm sorry...

but I'm really in a hurry.

Ah, then...

Take my business card, at least.

Here.

See ya!

Hello.

Yes?

An accident at sea?

Reporter Fujiyoshi Shunsuke Weekly Surprise

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Mom.

Special thanks to Drazic

Did your mom comb your hair like this, too? Special thanks to Drazic

Did your mom comb your hair like this, too?

Yes.

She did.

Then why do you dislike her?

I appreciate everything she's done for me.

Just that...

every time she combed my hair like this,

I felt...

sorry.

Really sorry.

You felt sorry?

Isn't it strange?

Feeling that way towards your own mother.

Why did you feel that way?

Because I was adopted.

My real mother...

abandoned me.

Are they mates?

Eh?

Yeah.

Then, they have to be sold together.

Hana.

Have you closed your shop already?

Nah, Murata wanted to...

Ah!

See you.

Sumire Barbershop

Murata. Sumire Barbershop

Sumire Barbershop

-Sorry. -Don't worry. Sumire Barbershop

Sumire Barbershop

I'm so sorry. Sumire Barbershop

Sumire Barbershop

Do you recognize it?

I'm asking if you recognize this!

It's Rena's scarf.

Your name...

We have to pick a new one.

Every mother names her child.

That's right.

Tsugumi: Thrush Tsugumi

Tsugumi: Thrush

What do you think? Tsugumi: Thrush

Migratory bird...

Not good?

Tsugumi...

I like it.

Tsugumi.

Yes.

We're on the run.

Lay low until people forget about us.

Till people forget about me?

You're keeping our promise, right?

Of course.

Mom!