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Daddy!

Daddy, are you okay?

Daddy!

Does it hurt?

What's wrong?

Daddy!

Daddy, say something!

Daddy! Wake up!

Daddy! Wake up, Daddy!

Please wait over there.

You're going to be alright, we're almost there.

Stretcher coming through!

2009, JULY

Do you think he'll be okay?

He won't die like Mom, right?

It looked to me like he just tripped.

I'm sorry I took so long!

Thank you for leaving work to come here.

Seriously!

Where's Miyamo?

Still inside?

Yes, it's taking a bit of time.

Hey.

Isn't it weird it's taking this long?

How long has it been?

Weekends are very busy for hospitals.

It's not busy at all!

Perhaps this hospital asks you to wait for an examination once inside.

Not here, I've been here before and--

I've been here before,

but maybe they've changed their system since then.

Anyway, let's go, Miyuki.

No, I want to stay.

Children shouldn't hang around hospitals.

You'll get sick!

Akiko, I want to stay!

I want to stay!

Hey, Akiko!

Ms. Miyamoto.

Please come in.

Will he be starting treatment now?

Yes.

Is that okay?

May I ask one question?

Please.

We were hoping to do the treatment

without informing our daughter about his illness.

Yes, maybe you could tell her he broke a bone.

A bone?

We'll have to keep Mr. Miyamoto here for about three to four weeks.

A serious broken bone would take about the same amount of time.

If further hospitalization is required,

you could say he's on an extended business trip.

I'm okay with that.

Very well.

Then we will tell her he broke a bone.

Okay.

-Then we'll proceed-- -Pardon me.

Could we go over the details of his bone break before we move forward?

Okay, how about we say he broke his foot?

So he was hospitalized?

It seemed he broke his foot as well as a rib in his fall.

Is that the truth?

I made sure to ask the doctor for detailed information.

The break he suffered is called an ankle fracture.

It occurs when the foot is in a fixed position

when it comes under force or becomes twisted.

-The fibula, tibia, and talus-- -Hold on.

That sounds serious!

Is he really okay?

The doctor is optimistic about his recovery.

Meaning he might not?

I believe he has to avoid giving any guarantees or absolutes.

Meaning he's going to get better.

Can we go see him tomorrow then?

I assumed that you did not like hospitals.

Perhaps it's best we don't.

You're so mean!

Right, hospitals remind her of her mother.

Yes.

Now then…

When living in a group, everything should be labeled with your name.

This looks fancy.

Mr. Miyamoto!

How are you feeling?

Fine, thanks.

Okay, I'm taking it off now.

Thank you.

Okay, you can wipe his body down before his next examination.

Wipe his body?

This oil seems nice.

That feels great.

Akiko?

I can do it myself.

I will do it.

It seems like the wife's duty.

It's fine.

What if it got out, and Miyuki suspects a fake marriage again?

Don't worry about it.

This is difficult to bring up, but…

there will be further intimate care required in the future.

If I falter with wiping your body, then I can see the writing on the wall.

This is a mission I must complete!

My wife used to be a professional career woman.

She has a strong sense of responsibility.

Okay.

Okay.

Um…

You're scaring me.

Forgive me, I thought it best to familiarize myself.

What?

It only takes getting used to!

Are you familiar now?

I'm terribly sorry!

My wife has a strong sense of responsibility,

so she feels discouraged when she fails a mission.

It's okay, really.

I can do it.

Ryoichi.

Let me try again.

Actually, could you go talk to my boss about this?

They said I could take time off, but I don't think they're happy.

I'm worried how it'll affect my return.

I'd appreciate it if you could smooth it over.

If that is what you need.

Thank you.

However, she's still a former career woman.

Good day then.

So when she gets a new mission, she springs back to life.

In order to stay with my strong and spirited wife, I…

I…

I have to beat this cancer.

Mr. Miyamoto.

Please come in.

Okay.

A PRECARIOUS SITUATION?! THE HUSBAND AND WIFE'S GREAT BATTLE!!

A MIRACLE WILL HAPPEN!!

He will need to be hospitalized for a while.

I'm sorry.

-Here you go. -Thank you.

Miyamo was in charge of the final presentation for Ise Electronics.

The timing couldn't be worse.

I'm terribly sorry.

It can't be helped.

Tell Miyamoto to get well.

May I take that statement to mean he will not be reprimanded for his absence?

Actually!

I just got a great idea!

I'm sorry I'm so late.

I have returned.

What were your results?

Ryoichi.

I am unable to comprehend the meaning of these results.

Could you explain them to me?

The marker count increased by 20 in just the last month.

What is the marker count?

It corresponds with the number of cancer cells in my body.

It's also spread.

So?

How did you fare at the office?

If you'd like to keep your standing, I was asked to work in your place

and ensure the Ise Electronics presentation is a success.

I guess I'm easily replaceable.

I'll tell them no.

No, it's okay, please do it.

I'm the one who asked you.

And I'm sure the company is thrilled to have you work in my place.

However, your treatment will be more difficult than we projected.

I would be needed here.

Needed here?

You can't even wipe my body.

I would like to--

You'll just make things harder here.

What do you mean?

Isn't it obvious?

You're not really my wife.

I mean, right?

Am I wrong?

Wait.

Akiko!

Want to come over today?

My mom's going to bake a cake.

Yes! I'm in!

What about you?

Akiko told me I had to go home and study today.

That's too bad.

Sorry.

I'm home.

I guess she's not back yet.

Akiko, how was Daddy…

Akiko.

Did something happen?

Is he okay?

He is fine.

Doing very well.

Really?

Really.

What are you looking for?

I'm looking for his insurance documents.

My mom made me this!

She did?

She said she made these when she was pregnant with me.

Akiko.

You won't find papers here.

Akiko?

How pathetic.

Allowing personal feelings to affect me like this.

Are you feeling jeal--

How shameful!

What is it?

What are you doing?

I'm cleansing my heart!

C-Cleansing?

I am ridding myself of wicked thoughts.

WORK TOWARDS YOUR GOAL

You're pretty good.

-Sorry. -It's fine.

I just can't sleep.

Well then, want one?

I shouldn't.

Okay.

Getting treatment sucks.

I took it out on my wife.

When nothing was her fault.

That can't be helped.

You're human.

Your wife will understand.

You think so?

How could she not?

So, they're…?

I mean, we're in a hospital.

New guy, grab the head.

I'm the driver.

Come on, we're short-handed.

But I can see ghosts.

Then talk to them.

Have a nice death.

I'm sorry.

He'll be discharged soon.

That's fine.

It must be hard attending to him.

It is not too hard,

but I was asked to come in to work for him at the office.

His office?

To work in his place.

That's amazing!

What do you mean?

I mean, it is!

Not everyone is able to go that far.

That's something only you can do!

But you could also say that's all I can do.

What?

Sorry, never mind.

Do you think the document you're looking for is in here?

You looked for me?

I have a proposal for you.

What would that be?

Why don't I walk to Ms. Shimoyama's office after school

until Daddy's discharged?

I could also do the grocery shopping.

That'll give you some breathing room, won't it?

There is no need for this. I will be home by five--

I don't like hospitals.

I hate them!

But I can do this kind of help, and I want to!

I was useless when my mom was sick.

Okay, I'm off to school!

That's it!

Yo, ugly!

What're you doing?

Nothing.

Come on, tell me!

RYOICHI MIYAMOTO

Ryoichi.

-May I enter? -Huh?

Yes!

Akiko.

I'm sorry about yesterday.

Not necessary.

I cannot deny that I lack the proper caretaking skills.

This picture.

While not on purpose, allow me to apologize for breaching your privacy.

I don't mind that.

What if it were Ms. Ai that was here instead of me.

She would have known just the right spot to itch.

She's known you much longer,

and she can anticipate a patient's needs from experience.

In contrast, my time with you has been brief,

and I've never done such care.

It will be difficult for me to match Ms. Ai's service.

However.

I feel I could be useful with this type of work.

And so, do I have your understanding?

Yes, thank you.

Very well.

What about this picture?

I thought it might give you strength.

Strength?

There is nobody who wishes you to be back at home with Miyuki more than Ms. Ai.

I will be on my way then.

Alright.

Mr. Miyamoto.

Are you ready for your radiation treatment?

Yes!

Crush Mitsutomo's proposal?

Yes.

I put out my feelers to Ise Electronics,

and they seem to be leaning towards Mitsutomo's plan.

How can we crush it if we don't know what the plan is?

The Mitsutomo representative is my former subordinate.

HYPOTHETICAL PROPOSAL

I can easily guess what he might propose.

So, how do we crush this?

If you could credit this to Ryoichi Miyamoto,

I will gladly tell you.

We'll begin the first round of radiation.

Please just relax like you're at home.

I'm fine.

I'm not nervous.

Give me all you've got.

Do you feel alright?

Can't you put more in? Like from both arms?

It's still the first day.

I want a faster start!

It doesn't work like that.

We can't possibly match this price!

We need a fast start.

We'll trip and fall!

It's impossible!

It's Akiko Iwaki, formerly of Mitsutomo Metals.

Yes, it's Akiko Miyamoto.

Don't worry, it won't take long.

Don't worry.

Smile!

Mr. Miyamoto.

Are you okay?

I'm good!

Shall we skip today?

Give me all you got.

They wouldn't accept this aluminum price.

-Try renegotiating with thinner sides. -Okay.

Feedback for the proposal.

Put focus on the merits in the graph.

-Sorry for the wait. Let's go. -Going down.

Hold on!

Give me the medicine!

It's doctor's orders.

What if I don't get better?

You'll die before you can!

Look, Miyamo.

Slow and steady wins the race.

You're only human.

You're right, but…

Onions…

Found them!

This way!

We should prioritize the client's needs!

Budget over their needs.

Any edge is a shortcut to victory.

We really have a chance?

Only first place matters in a presentation.

I'm sorry.

RADIATION

You're all done.

But please stay still.

You made it through your last day.

Ms. Miyamoto.

Yes?

You have a call from a Mr. Kasahara.

Thank you.

What is it, Director?

Ms. Akiko?

You forgot your notebook.

Thank you for the call.

I will come pick it up later.

I'm already here.

And by here, you mean?

The hospital.

I figured I'd drop in and see him too.

See him?

Which room?

ONCOLOGY

He's currently seeing the doctor.

Could you wait at the cafeteria?

Thank you very much.

Akiko!

Would it be possible to move him to a room in orthopedics just for today?

-Turn left there. -Okay.

Now a right.

Okay.

Hurry.

Hurry.

Akiko!

I need a cast.

I've got it!

I made a request.

Many thanks.

Here you go.

Thank you.

Our savior.

Hey there.

Not bad!

You still got it.

Glad to see you well.

Today was the last day?

Yes.

Dr. Komatsu will share the results tomorrow.

What time?

Around three o'clock.

Is that so?

Are you busy then?

Tomorrow is our final presentation to Ise.

That's right!

How could I forget?

I should be able to make it back in time.

I can hear the results on my own.

Don't worry about me, and give a great presentation.

But…

My cancer could be gone.

You never know.

Will Daddy be able to come home soon?

Akiko.

He looks much better from what I can see, but we have to wait for the doctor.

I see.

That makes sense.

What is it?

May there be a miracle tomorrow.

WIN A FREE DRINK!

Nice one, Miyamo!

Mr. Kumagai.

-Could you push it? -Huh?

Please make it so you're the one who won.

You sure?

I don't want to waste my luck on this.

The miracle…

The miracle…

needs to be tomorrow, not today.

Shouldn't you be worried?

You seem awfully confident.

It's practically a done deal.

I was told this was just a formality.

Yeah, but you never know what'll happen.

What is it?

Is she about to get started now?

We've learned that consumers want cheap prices and a seamless experience.

She's covering the presentation for her husband.

How could she do this to her old company?

Next, we have Sakura Metals.

If you could.

Thank you.

Please allow me to begin.

The proposal from Sakura Metals we're presenting today,

is something we've put our hearts and souls into.

We reduced the steel plate inside the pot by 30 percent.

That allowed us to reduce the price while maintaining heat conduction.

That's basically the same as us.

By reducing it by 1.4 millimeters we managed to reduce costs as well.

By supplying these materials, we propose a cost of 3,500 yen each.

Hey Taguchi.

How much is ours?

Taguchi?

Taguchi?

Thank you.

Great job!

Huh?

Ryoichi, how were your results?

It can't be.

Akiko?

What's wrong?

W-What is it?

You have legs.

Meaning you are not a ghost.

Akiko?

Why would you just leave your room!

I'm sorry!

I was only supposed to be in here yesterday.

Was that the case?

You asked for just one day.

I don't recall saying that.

My marker count.

An eight.

A reduction of 74 percent.

I reached my goal of 157 percent!

Akiko.

How was the presentation?

Akiko?

Was it bad?

Thank you.

Thank you.

No, thank you.

Thank you.

Mr. Kumagai.

You too? When's your next one?

I was told in a month.

Then we'll meet again.

Later.

Later.

Shall we go then?

Thank you.

There you go.

Thank you.

Not only are you ugly, you have no artistic eye!

Hey!

Wipe your hand first!

What's your problem?

Welcom--

Daddy?

I'm back, Miyuki.

Welcome back, Daddy!

Thank you, Miyuki!

I'm home!

Ryoichi.

-Yes? -Should you be doing that?

Why?

Ow.

Ow.

Please, be careful.

Yes.

By the way, what might this be?

Wait.

Is this?

SHOWA YEAR 55, 5TH MONTH, 5TH DAY

She wanted to give you pictures of miracles.

Why did you blab everything?

Crap, I did!

Hiroki!

What's done is done.

This is amazing though.

Let's stop by the florist.

Yes.

Is your foot okay, though?

It's fine!

-Let's run. -What?

Ready?

Go!

I'm home.

Welcome home.

Welcome home.

Thanks.

It's a traffic light.

What's this?

Hajime Ichi from Year One Class One.

-The miraculous first grader. -Exactly!

It would be perfect if his report card matched too.

Ask him next time.

I can't ask him that.

What about this?

Is this just in here?

No.

Look carefully.

The screen is all Z's!

Bingo!

It's nothing.

I see.

I have a favor.

What is it?

I want all of us to take a bath together!

Well. It's too cramped.

Really? What about sleeping then?

Come on, let's do it!

Miyuki.

As I've said before, I grind my teeth at night.

Well, now we want to know how bad it actually is!

There's so much space!

Hey, Miyuki.

You might not remember asking if our marriage was fake.

Forget that!

I could tell by watching you.

That it's not.

She went to the hospital every day.

You're so lovey-dovey!

Oh, no!

I'm sorry!

Mi-yu-ki!

Now you've done it.

And she said she was going to stay up all night.

She's relieved her daddy's home.

Even knowing it was just a broken bone, she was worried.

I wonder what she'll be like when she grows up.

She's cute and kind.

I bet she will bring home a boyfriend before you know it.

I guess there was that boy today.

You mean Hiroki?

They always seem to be together.

I would have nothing against Hiroki.

No?

He's a good boy.

I know it.

You seem to regard him highly.

If you disagree,

you can interview him yourself when the time comes.

When the time comes?

I mean, there's hope now, isn't there?

Akiko.

Um…

I…

I wasn't very scared of dying.

Of course it is scary.

But…

When I thought I could see Ai in the afterlife,

I didn't consider it to be all bad.

But now…

I've become terrified of dying.

Now when I think about…

all the fun experiences I could miss…

I don't want to die.

You helped me change my mind.

Akiko.

I want to watch Miyuki grow up with you.

So…

even if I make a full recovery,

would you stay with us?

Ryoichi.

I thought this marriage would give me a daughter.

I wasn't expecting to gain a husband as well.

That's fair.

I mean…

You'd want to pick a better partner.

No.

I thought if you recovered, I would have to leave.

What do you mean?

If you recover, Miyuki will have you.

I would no longer be needed.

I see, that's what you were thinking.

Therefore, I am very flustered now.

Could I really accept such a miraculous order.

Order?

This is like…

when you receive an order for iron, and get asked for aluminum as well.

Could I really accept such a miraculous order?

Akiko. This…

This isn't a miracle or anything.

The salesperson just turned out to be a wonderful person.

I'm sorry.

Excuse me.

Are you sure you are happy with me?

I don't think I'm well suited to be a mother or a wife.

All I can do is work.

I am very happy with you.

Akiko.

Yes?

Good night.

Good night.

I'm off then.

Have a good day.

Bye!

Have a nice day.

Are you going to the office today?

After informing them of your discharge, and the presentation having gone well,

I was told my presence was no longer needed.

Well then.

Shall we go out?

Where are we going?

It's a surprise.

I see.

Ryoichi.

It's a miracle.

Yes.

Thank you.

Are we going to take a family portrait?

Yes.

So…

please pick your favorite.

What do you mean?

A wedding dress.

Dress?

Or a traditional kimono if you prefer.

That's not what I…

Your treatment is going to be expensive.

Yes, but this would also make Miyuki happy.

You and Miyuki in matching white dresses,

me in a sharp, black tuxedo.

I think Miyuki would be so happy.

Ms. Miyamoto, this way please.

Off you go.

I won't be long.

This is a miracle.

My wife is a former career woman.

TO BE CONTINUED

Subtitle translation by: Zensho Yamamoto