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[Kiichi] Is that really how you feel?

[Makiko] What?

Do you honestly think Mitarai-san forgot to turn the stove off?

[faucet running]

[melancholic music playing]

Do you think that's what happened?

You know, Mitarai-san said it was all her fault and she was sorry.

[chuckles]

And it's been so dry here recently.

I think we should all be careful too. [sighs]

[breathes deeply]

[Makiko] You broke your promise to me

and lied to me with a smile.

Since you're that type of person,

I can't be letting you in my house at all.

Thank you for all your help here.

[whimpering] I'm sorry.

[gloomy music playing]

[sighs]

"Thank you for all your help here," she said. [sighs]

So… Wait, does that mean you're fired?

It was so sudden. I couldn't figure out what to do.

What are we gonna do now?

Sorry. I need to rest now.

[inhales] Oh, hey, Sis. Is there anything that I can--

No, it's fine. I'll take care of it, okay?

Okay, but…

[sighs]

[slurps]

[breathing heavily]

PHOTOSHOOT IN YOKOHAMA TOMORROW, SO EXCITED

-[camera clicking] -[photographer] Yes, that's a good smile.

-It's nice. This is great. -[woman] Touch-up.

-Sure. -Thanks, please.

-[woman] Oh, hello there. -Hello.

[chuckles softly]

-[sighs, inhales] -[hospital announcement through PA]

Okay. Ah.

-Hello. -[woman 1] Hello.

-Hello. -[woman 2] Hello.

Hey, there!

[giggling]

Mom? You're looking at it again?

I'm trying to recall.

Huh? Come again?

Osamu and I were…

I know that I was his wife once, although,

honestly, I'm not completely sure

how Osamu and I got divorced in the end.

See, I…

vowed to take care of Osamu

for the rest of our lives together, you know.

[chuckles softly]

So then, why

would we have gotten a divorce just like that?

[Anzu] Evidence that links her as the fire culprit.

I'm gonna find it.

I want to tell mom that the fire wasn't her fault.

It wasn't her.

Uh, well, you know how…

[giggles]

Man, life has twists and turns.

Plus, now everybody's like that, yeah.

Women bravely joining society,

so getting divorced isn't rare!

So don't worry at all, 'cause it's all okay! [giggles]

You're always cheery, Yuzu, aren't you?

[both chuckling]

Well, it's the only real talent that I have.

[giggles]

Seeing you laughing like that,

I start to think that us three, we must've done all right in our own way.

Don't you agree?

-Mm-hmm. -[chuckles softly]

[indistinct chatter]

[woman] Honey, how long do we have to let them stay here?

[man] We have to help them until the kids grow older.

Trying to raise the kids on her own while working, Satsuki could never do it!

[woman] Even so, why am I the one

who always gets stuck taking care of the kids, huh?

[man] Don't ask me something like that, come on.

[woman] I mean, after all,

it's her own fault for burning her house down!

[man sighs] Calm down.

Hey, Sis?

[woman] You're still not answering.

Hey, it's fine. I'll take care of it, okay?

-[man] Think about how I feel. -[woman] Tell me when they'll go!

-[man] In a while. -[woman] In a while?

[wind whooshing]

[gentle music playing]

Mom, I wanna learn to cook.

What? That's sudden. [laughs]

I wanna learn to do what you do.

Teach me, so I can help you.

That way, the three of us can stay together, right?

[music continues]

[photographer] Do you wanna try holding that flower? Genius!

Wow, that's really great. Love it!

[gasps] So cute.

Yes. That's good.

Leaning forward is nice too.

Yes, that's good, good.

Yes. Okay. That's a wrap. Thank you so much.

-Thank you for all your work. -Hand me the coat, please.

Thank you.

-[assistant] Ah, you did such a great job! -[Makiko chuckles]

-Thank you so much. -[assistant giggles]

-You were wonderful today. Gorgeous. -Was I?

-Oh, I just felt anxious all that time! -You didn't seem nervous at all!

Not even a little!

[Makiko] Well, thanks again!

-[man] Great work. -[melancholic music playing]

[sighs]

[exhales]

Oh, Anzu.

-Thank you so much. -Okay then, thank you so much.

-Hey, Sis. Sis, I can carry that. -See you later.

Nah, it's all right.

-Hey, I wanna help! -[Anzu] Okay, fine.

[birds chirping]

[melancholic music continues]

[Yuzu] She always said, "I'll take care of it."

Time after time, my sister was the one who kept us going.

But this time,

I'll do it.

[sighs]

[melancholic music fades]

I always try to keep my place gleaming.

But not obsessively or anything like that.

-[interviewer] Of course, yes. -[chuckling]

For instance, if there are things to sort out intellectually,

my trick is to organize the house as well.

It's because keeping the house clean, seems to make other issues…

Wow! Shinji's got a model for a mom.

-Beautiful and a super housewife! -We're totally jealous of you, Shinji.

-Right? -I know I am.

A super housewife, huh?

[Nanami] That sounds really tough, Shinji.

I just don't read articles like that, so I dunno. [breathes sharply]

Our household's a little unique.

-Oh yeah, Nanami… -Hmm?

…I've been messaging with this one girl,

and now, I think something's gone wrong.

Uh, like what?

Before, they'd show as "read," even though she didn't answer.

But now, it doesn't even get marked as read.

So, that's, uh--

Do you think it's not working or something?

Well, what if she's not interested?

What? Nuh-uh.

This girl isn't cold like that, no.

[sighs]

So do you…

like her?

Mmm.

I'd really like to get to know her a little better.

[Shinji exhales]

Oh! It works!

-Hey! Look! -[incoming message whooshing]

LONG TIME NO SEE. CAN YOU MEET ME NOW?

So that's your type then, huh?

[inspirational music playing]

["Busy Lives" by PommePomme playing]

[Shinji grunting]

♪ Another Saturday ♪

♪ Making the most of our time… ♪

Welcome, sir.

I'm sorry for the wait! [chuckles]

Wow, you reached out. That's really great!

-[girl giggles] -Did you order yet?

-Um, no. Not yet. -Let's order together.

What can I get you then?

Lemon tea.

♪ Nothing's gonna last forever… ♪

[Shinji] Mmm…

♪ It's all right… ♪

Mmm! So delicious! [giggles]

Working a lot?

Huh?

Well, because I just haven't seen you at all since we had drinks that night.

That was two or three months ago, right?

It was crazy, right? Seeing you there? [giggles]

[exhales sharply]

You're Yuzu, right? Did you use to live over in Suzugaoka as a kid?

Huh?

"Yuzu," your name is pretty rare, so I was wondering…

Oh. [chuckles]

[slurring] I can only say these things to you, Yuzu.

I think I better get going.

It's all lies.

My family, it's full of lies.

What?

Will you listen?

-Uh, mm-hmm! -Yeah.

-You said "lies"? Like what lies? -Mmm…

-[gulps] Uh, well… -Yeah?

[sighs]

I'm sorry you heard me whining.

Mm-mm!

[Shinji sighs]

So this place, it serves alcohol too.

-[Shinji] Huh? -Is there a drink I can buy you?

Uh, last time, well,

I was pretty drunk, and it's midday still.

I was worried about you, that's all.

And your mother always seems like she's really busy lately.

So I kept thinking you might feel stressed again.

[Yuzu exhales]

Oh.

Thank you, Yuzu.

Um, then,

just one drink.

[both chuckling]

So is your mother all right or no?

No, it's been really rough,

and now, she doesn't even cook.

Oh!

But she only cares about maintaining her image, so…

[door opens]

[Yuzu shouts] I'm back!

[door closes]

Oh.

Hi, Yuzu.

[panting] Hey, Sis.

[Yuzu giggling]

Makiko's secret! I think I found it! [panting]

You found it?

[theme music playing]

BURN THE HOUSE DOWN

[interviewer] You wanna change the subject of the interview?

[sighs] But we already determined that, right?

"Mitarai-san Shows Her Home to Her Fans." Yes?

Ah, yes.

[inhales] I've been reconsidering things.

I'm not comfortable doing that, after all. Sorry.

[inhales deeply] And it's hard on my family too.

Oh, so that's it.

[sighs gently]

Your follower account has been steadily rising.

[inhales]

But honestly, looking at the response to your work as a model,

your followers aren't that interested.

[inhales deeply]

You tend to get a greater response when you talk about your private life.

So you can think of it as an extension of that!

Ah. [chuckles nervously]

All right.

-[sighs] -[interviewer chuckling]

[gentle music playing]

[footsteps approaching]

[sighs exasperatedly]

[grunts]

[exhales]

[Anzu] I made fried chicken again.

[chuckles softly]

You seemed to like it.

[ethereal music continues]

[sighs]

[grunts]

-[Shinji] I'm home. -Oh, hi, honey.

Are you heading out?

To the storage place.

What? Again?

Tomorrow, I'm doing an interview here. I have to do it.

Huh? It's here? I'll help you clean too.

It's okay.

Just keep concentrating on studying.

You have that test soon.

I left food there for you.

[music intensifies, ends]

[tires squealing]

[grunts softly]

[exhales]

[panting]

Ah!

[door squeaking]

[woman] Hey, hang on a second!

You've got garbage in there, don't you?

The smell travels over to our unit.

It's rank!

-Well, surely, it can wait till later. -Ah! No way! No way!

Garbage brings rodents and bugs, so come on, come on, do it.

-I can't. I'm in a hurry right now! -Come on! Come on! Hey!

[sighs]

-[gasps] -Aren't you… You kinda look like…

-You're-- -[Anzu shouting] Excuse me!

I'm sorry! That was garbage from my shop. I'll get rid of it right away.

Well, you better do it right, okay?

[Anzu] Yes. I'm very sorry.

[gentle music playing]

Good evening, Mitarai-san.

It's you again,

Yamauchi-san.

[chuckles softly]

[cars honking]

I was putting away the store's trash when I realized you were out here too.

This garbage can go to…

[grunts softly]

…the sanitation service with our trash.

They'll take everything away in the morning.

Now, tell me…

why on earth are you working at such a store?

I can't do housekeeping for anyone now.

In a one-parent household, I need to bring in a salary too.

[Makiko] It's awful, isn't it? [sighs]

Choices can be so rare,

so few and far between these days, aren't they?

Living check to check?

[inhales deeply]

I don't live that way now.

Not since I remarried a while ago.

But even with money, it feels like…

[exhales]

…I'm still so poor in many ways nonetheless.

[inhales deeply]

I know…

that going upstairs was wrong of me to do.

My sincere apologies.

Don't worry about it.

You were quite helpful tonight.

Thank you.

Please, if I may?

Can I still be your housekeeper?

Thank you, no.

Actually, I've been self-reflecting lately.

I won't just rely on others this time around.

I'm sure it would be difficult

to be completely alone, right?

I'll be all right.

Wanna know why?

I'm someone who makes things happen.

A person that succeeds in getting the things she wants.

Like fame or… or a nice home or money to burn.

I'm going to get my way again, like always.

And nothing's going to stop me.

One day, the secrets you keep will come out.

You can't truly believe you can continue to hide your son away.

[car door slams]

What's this?

So you're using threats now?

I understand

that no one other than me knows what's going on now.

Please, all I want is to lend a hand!

[Makiko sighs]

[suspenseful music playing]

[exhales]

I do hope that you're not lying.

Mitarai-san…

please, another chance is all that I ask.

[grunts]

[music continues]

[Makiko] I realized, after I remarried,

that for as long as I'm in this house…

that woman's shadow will be right behind me until the day I die.

[intense percussive music playing]

The reason I started working

was because I wanted to show them.

[panting]

I wanted to show those who disparaged me.

[eerie music playing]

I wanted… to show her.

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR NEXT SHOOT! CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOUR NEXT OUTFIT!

GOOD MORNING! I'M OBSESSED WITH YOU!

I am blessed infinitely more than you.

[laughing hysterically]

And I found more happiness than you.

Not just as Mitarai's wife…

MITARAI'S LIVING ROOM REVEALED EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

…but as someone, who basks in the limelight on her own.

The "Home Reveal" interview we did is already a huge success!

-Your single parent story especially. -[chuckles]

Positive reactions from readers about your story are just pouring in.

I'm glad I had the courage to tell it then. [inhales]

You've been all right?

Many of the private areas of your life are like an open book now.

Honestly, it's like a weight's been lifted.

It's been so hard to keep all of that hidden,

so it's good to surrender that front.

Back then, when I was poor, I'd work from morning to night.

No chance to get anything else done!

You're sure to encourage a lot of other women now!

-So we need to… carry on with the series. -Yes, let's carry it on together!

-Well, if you'll excuse me. -Yes, take care.

-[door opens] -[inhales deeply]

[door closes]

Hear that?

[gasps]

It seems like they really liked it!

Congratulations.

[Makiko] All thanks to your advice, Yamauchi-san. [chuckling]

I thought it'd be interesting to hear

about your story and all the problems you dealt with back then.

[inhales] You know, I'm glad I believed the things

that you were saying that day at the storage garage.

Thank you, miss.

Such a coincidence.

[exciting music playing]

I can't believe I ran into you there.

Astonishing, huh?

[Anzu] I finished cleaning the first floor.

What else can I help you with?

Well, can you do the staircase now, please?

Yes, ma'am, gladly.

[music stops abruptly]

[Claire] If you're correct in your theory about it, Makiko wore the cardigan,

broke into the Mitarai house, and started the fire.

You can do it, Anzu.

Make it to the closet.

[eerie music playing]

Go find the truth about the fire…

thirteen years ago.

Hey, Shizuka, listen to this.

That memoir interview, the one I just did,

in it, I get asked how a single mother struggling to raise her children

got ahead like I did.

[exhales contently]

Just the other day, I was offered my first television appearance.

But it was all about how you can snag a rich guy.

Well, I guess everyone likes a great story, huh?

You're attracting some more attention, aren't you?

Oh, yes. There'll be another one next week with Shine.

Can you get the house ready?

Of course. I think having flowers would be nice.

Why's that?

There were a lot of flowers on the editor's socials,

so I can set some around.

I think she'll be impressed if there are seasonal flowers here.

Such a good idea.

You're so attentive, aren't you?

[inhales deeply]

Things are so good nowadays,

and all because of your help.

Thank you, Shizuka dear. [chuckles]

[Anzu] I'm glad.

Hmm.

I'll be out late tonight, so just finish up and head out.

Yes.

[Makiko] And also,

Kiichi rarely sticks a toe out of his room,

but… don't try to talk if he does.

I won't.

He's too sensitive to do well around others.

We're in the same house, yet I hardly ever see him at all.

I'll let him be.

All right. Take care then.

-Take care, ma'am. -Thanks.

[door opens, closes]

[motivational music playing]

[music ends]

[exhales]

[door opening slowly]

[chuckles softly]

Kiichi, are you there?

[suspenseful music playing]

[chuckles]

I was hoping I'd have a chance to say hello

since I was hired as a housekeeper again.

It's nice in here, isn't it?

All these things are beautiful, huh?

All your mother's long years of work.

More like… she's just hoarding it.

[Anzu] Huh?

Been like that for ages.

Mom always keeps everything.

Says we'll use it one day.

Really though… [breathes sharply]

…that poverty mentality's still got her.

Oh!

-The high shelf-- -[shouts] Don't touch!

[gasps, groans]

[suspenseful music continues]

Uh…

Uh, it's just… uh… that was a…

Oh…

I… I'm all right.

I should just head down to get a bandage.

[door opens, closes]

Here.

Sorry that I…

Ah, I'm fine.

[sentimental music playing]

[Kiichi sighs deeply]

Right. They'll always encourage you.

It's a galactic message.

[Anzu chuckles]

You're kidding, right?

[both chuckling]

[fridge opens]

[fridge closes]

Uh…

Thank you very much.

Well…

[inhales deeply]

Uh…

If there's, uh, any more work, I can do it.

It's just… you got close suddenly.

It startled me.

[chuckles softly]

Don't feel bad.

You're always alone.

It's no wonder that being around others is difficult.

Eventually,

you and I can become closer.

And as our first step,

could you wash the dishes, please?

And then,

you could do the bathroom as well, please.

Uh, I'll do both?

My hands shouldn't get soaked, so…

Well, I'll just get to work on the upstairs.

I have to hurry.

[suspenseful music playing]

Now or never.

[grunts softly]

I want to know the truth.

[eerie music playing]

[panting]

If it turns out I'm right about all this, then, that means…

KNIT CARDIGAN

[panting]

…the one who set the fire that day is…

[breathing heavily]

[music stops abruptly]

[breathing shakily]

So it's just like I thought.

That was… not my mother.

It was Watari Makiko!

[whimpering]

[sobbing]

[melancholic music playing]

[crows cawing]

-[Claire] Wait, you finally found it? -[Anzu] Yeah. Look.

[Claire] Can I have it?

Also, these earrings might actually be my mother's.

Can you double-check?

Hmm? Your mom's earrings too?

-Mm-hmm. -No way!

[Anzu exhales]

[Claire] But are you sure

this is the cardigan you saw on the security footage?

You seem pretty sure. It's just…

we might need to compare the video in order to say, "Case closed."

I know that.

So the next step is getting the video data off that security camera.

You can do that?

At the time, I stashed it

in the medical records room, so my dad wouldn't find it.

I remembered later on

that Mom didn't wear the sweater that day.

I knew

it proved whoever wore it,

started the fire, and ran out the back door.

My guess is it's there.

I definitely think it's worth betting on.

Makiko's shortcomings are all clear-cut now.

And I'll keep using any means, any bluff, I'm not quitting

until she confesses to me that she started that fire.

I have to do it…

so the guilt of that fire can't haunt her any longer.

[Anzu] The question is,

how do I get the SD card from the hospital

without being suspected?

[Claire] But, Anzu,

are you sure you can't just ask your father?

[Anzu] There's no way I can trust him.

DIRECTOR'S GREETING

He hasn't contacted us at all since the divorce thirteen years ago.

That's why I can't risk trusting him until this is done.

[indistinct chatter]

[atmospheric music playing]

Mmm, it's delicious!

[giggles] I'm dying!

Hm? What?

-Hm? -Hm?

Oh!

I, uh… It's just…

You're really a lot of fun.

[Yuzu giggling]

It's like somehow you didn't change after all these years.

It's actually soothing, you acting this way.

Huh? I don't get it.

[both chuckle]

You know what, Yuzu?

Hm?

May I suggest that I introduce you to my dad?

What?

[atmospheric music continues]

[chuckles softly]

STAFF ENTRANCE

-[access beeps] -[door unlocks]

That's it. I need a key card.

[Kiichi] Uh…

I just cleaned out the garage, so…

Just tell me

if there's anything else…

I'll do it.

[chuckles softly]

Thank you so much.

Then, could you finish up here, please?

Uh, someone

went into the canteen at the hospital.

Please take care, so they don't see you, okay?

[pensive music playing]

[objects rustling, clattering]

[Kiichi] What're you looking for?

Uh…

Just, you know… [breathing shakily]

You're such a nice lady, Yamauchi-san, huh?

Even to me, just a complete shut-in,

you're kind and polite.

And right away, you seemed to know my interests.

Like stars and soccer,

although we met just recently.

A good trick, huh?

Soccer! [chuckles softly]

Last night was the National Soccer Team match, right?

What was that star,

the one that's in the Orion constellation?

Betelgeuse.

Ah!

I was just looking at bits and pieces around the house.

[exhales]

[inhales deeply] Just a good guess, huh?

Even just now,

when you saw a person go in,

you called it the "canteen" though, right?

The canteen is right inside that door.

How did you know?

That was

simply my guess.

Now, I should start dinner.

You know what?

I thought it was odd since the beginning.

Who is this girl? I just had to find out.

NO SEARCH RESULTS.

[eerie music playing]

Jackpot.

Your face finally clicked.

Knowing the hospital and knowing us.

Because if you used to live here, then you'd know it all too well.

Hey.

Why are you in our house…

Anzu-chan?

[suspenseful music playing]

You're kidding, right?

[both chuckling]

[music ends]

[Japanese closing theme song playing]