I don't need my mom!
It's been 12 years since Miwa was 5 years old.
Can you take care of Miwa for me?
There's no way I'm going to live with her
let's just pretend that we're living at your house
That's impossible.
Have you switched?
I'm Asou Shoko, and this girl is Maoka Miwa.
we'll have to live together and help each other!
I have no intention of living with you.
Now it's my turn to leave you.
Why?
Miwa, where did you go?
[phone ringing]
Yes.
Huh? Ah~ You're finally here!
This way, this way. - Is this your mother?
Huh? Yes, it's my mother.
Ma'am, your daughter was walking alone in the downtown area.
I'll bring you the necessary paperwork now.
My feet hurt.
How can a 47-year-old woman be prosecuted? It can't be true.
- It can't be helped.
Because you look like this.
It doesn't matter. Where did you go?
It doesn't matter where.
Anyway, I'm taking you home.
Huh? I have no intention of living with you...
I don't care what you think. I'm responsible because your father asked me to.
Besides, you don't have anywhere to go.
There's no way you can rely on your friends with the way you look.
In the first place, your clothes and daily necessities have already been sent to my apartment.
I mean, you have no choice
but to come to my house. Am I wrong?
You're annoying.
Look at yourself!
Every other word out of your moth is "annoying."
That's not a rebuttal at all. Kids these days...
Ahahahaha.
Ouch.
Konya wa Kokoro Dake Daite
Episode 2 [Table for One] (8 episodes)
What is this? Did you get robbed?
It can't be that bad. No, it's too bad.
These boxes are your luggage.
I bought some dishes, so use them.
Uncool
The bedroom is at the far end.
Toilet and bath are on the left. The light switch is here.
There's only one bed, so I'll lay out the futon later...
Hey...
I'll take this room, so don't come in.
What? Wait...
I can't do this anymore...
Help me.
Miwa...
I can't believe how big you've gotten.
Ah, good morning. Were you able to sleep?
What are you doing?
What? I'm making breakfast.
I mean, that uniform!
Ah, this? From now on, I'm going to school instead of you.
Huh? You're trying to get a recommendation for internal admission, right?
Isn't it bad if you keep missing classes?
Wait a minute. That's not to say...
I've always wanted a blazer, you know.
I had to wear a sailor suit in high school.
But isn't this skirt a little short?
That's unbelievable.
Oh yeah, from today onwards, you'll be doing the housework.
Huh? Can you work as a translator for me?
You're out of your mind. There's no way I can do it!
That means I'll have to do it after I get home from school.
So what?
I spend an average of about seven hours a day on translation work.
If I go to school, it's about 9 hours including commuting time.
That's a total of 16 hours of my time.
Do you think you'll have time to do anything else?
Look who's talking. You've never done any housework in the first place.
It's obvious by looking at this room.
You don't want to be in my care, do you?
If you do your part, we're fifty-fifty, and you don't have to feel guilty about it.
I'm sure it's not so bad for you.
Okay. Deal.
Seriously annoying.
The text is blurry, right? Try putting it further
And head up a little...
I can read it.
I mean... what is this?
You can't fight against old age, can you?
It's the worst.
Come on, let's eat.
Hey...
(chime)
Miwa~ Miwa!
Good morning. Is your injury okay?
[voice in head] Who is she?
[voice in head] Her nickname is Hiro.
Huh? Miwa, why are you on a cell phone?
My cell phone's been acting up.
I see. Hey, how's your mom's house?
If you need anything, you can come by anytime.
Thank you.
Hiro...
My seat...
Ahahahahahaha! Oh no!
What? Did you hit your head and pretend to have amnesia? Ahahahahahaha!
Where's my seat? That's it.
Thanks.
How does this place get so messy?
"Tommy's fingers gently brush over Miranda's exposed bulge.
"Not there.
No.
Seriously?
So plain!
Nothing, nothing, nothing... there's nothing to wear.
Oh no, I'm sweating.
It's chondroitin for knee pain.
The pain will go away... I don't need it.
Not anymore! Why should I...
Ah...
Cramp.
Welcome.
Please come in.
Yes.
I brought the CD you were talking about the other day. - Hiro.
Doesn't that jersey look like the one from our school?
Ah~ Yeah...
Oh, I'm having a cappuccino. Miwa, is an iced latte okay?
Ah, yes. Iced latte.
Hey, Touru, do you know there's a pasta store in front of the station?
Do you want to go with me next time? I don't have time for that.
Ah, senpai. - Oh.
I'm so happy for you, Miwa. Shogo-san's here.
Thank you for the other day. [Boyfriend?]
[That's none of your business!]
Hmm... I see.
Eh? No...
Miwa, I heard you got hurt. Which part?
Oh, it's nothing serious. It's okay then.
Be careful, though.
[What are you excited about, old woman?]
Thank you for waiting.
Thank you very much.
Ah.
Ah! Excuse me.
No problem.
[I see. Miwa likes this guy called Touru too.]
the springtime of life
Miwa, what's wrong with you? Oh, it's nothing.
When's the school festival at your university, Shogo?
The beginning of next month. Come visit me. I'll be there!
*students can advance to the next level (eg from high school to college) without taking an examination
I'm jealous of coed schools. We're on the internal advancement* recommendation team,
and the university is full of girls. Which college are you two going to?
I don't really care where as long as I can be a college student.
You don't need to go to college if you don't want to do anything.
In the end, you're just going to have your parents pay for your expensive tuition and play around.
You don't get it, do you?
There are many people who go to college to find out what they want to do.
Besides, there are many things you can experience in your student life
other than studying.
You can end up playing around or you can get something to last a lifetime.
It depends on the person.
I don't want to be talked down to by someone
who will breeze through internal advancement. Hey Touru!
You're too narrow-minded. Are you so high and mighty
that you can talk about other people's lives from above?
You're just a kid who hasn't accomplished anything yet.
Aren't you 10 years too young? What's wrong with you?
Seriously, give me a break. - Huh? Who the hell do you think you are?
I mean, what's with the "you, you" from earlier?
Then don't call me "you" either...
Stop it!
Hey, hey! What are you doing? I can hear you from next door.
I'm sorry. She was arguing with me.
It was a discussion. A discussion?
You can do that all you want, but don't disturb the other customers.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry. - No, I'm sorry too.
So you think you can do whatever you want.
It's your life, after all?
What's that? Is that your conclusion?
Conclusions, the correct answers,
you won't know until much later.
That's why you should think carefully about what you want to do while you're young.
Seriously! Why did you do that to Touru?
I'm sure he hates me now. Sorry, my bad.
I'll be careful next time.
Let's eat together.
I don't want my mother!
(Cicada's voice)
Itadakimasu* *expression of gratitude before meals
Heat up the whiskey first. If you put it in as is,
the temperature of the coffee will drop and the flavor will fade.
You've already found the answer, haven't you, boss?
Huh?
The conversation yesterday.
The boss fulfilled his dream of becoming a racer.
Now he's surrounded by the things he loves.
It's an ideal life.
Ideal...
My life is just a series of regrets and remorse.
Oh~. You haven't changed your clothes yet?
Nothing. This is fine, right?
Huh? It's a party after all...
Then let's go. Touru, take care of the rest.
Bye Touru-kun, take care.
Have a good day.
(The sound of the door closing)
Excuse me...
Yes. I'm sorry about yesterday.
Ah, no... no.
I think, that girl probably didn't have any bad intentions either.
That's right.
But it still doesn't feel good, does it?
When someone comes at you like that.
No, not at all. I might have said a little too much myself.
Wait... are you sure? Are you sure you don't mind?
Yes.
Well...
Those girls...
Do you think they're coming to this store just to see you...
I wonder?
I don't know.
What do you think?
I think they're both rather cute, but which one...
I'm not good with girls my age.
Like, "Send me mail," or "Date me on your days off".
I'm not good at that kind of thing.
I see
[phone ringing]
Yes. I have a favor to ask.
I was wondering if you could go to my place of work to pick up the manuscript for me.
What about you? Why would I do that? Do you think I can go to my workplace
as a high school girl? It's none of my business.
It has to do with the fact that I'm about to take make-up classes.
If I skip this, it'll affect my college recommendation, won't it?
I'll text you the address now. Oh, and don't wear a jersey. Bye.
Wait, wait, wait... I can't, I can't, I can't...
Seriously...
I'm back from my business trip.
The autumn leaves have started to change color in Kyoto and it was very beautiful.
Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?
That's why I can't go in this state.
I want to see him...
I'm sorry for calling you out so suddenly. [There he is. Godzilla.]
Hi
Shoes.
What's wrong? Lack of sleep?
Well... Let's get to it. This is the translation of the original
I'd appreciate it if you could give it to me in the next two months if possible.
I'd appreciate it... Yes, I understand
What? Oh, no.
I just thought you were dressed pretty cute today.
Isn't it because of your younger boyfriend?
A younger boyfriend? Seriously?
Ah~ Yeah, well. Oh~, that's right.
I baked some muffins. Give them to Miwa.
Baked? Who? Eh?
Ugh... Ah~.
Thanks. How are things going with Miwa?
Well...
I'm glad. Your dream came true.
You've always wanted to take Miwa in, right?
Eh?
I didn't know she was taking care of her niece
I'm really sorry about today, Shoko-san is a busy person too.
This is a souvenir from Kyoto. I wonder if you could give it to Shoko-san.
Ah~.
Lovely...
It might be too cute for someone her age, though.
[Voice in head] Am I that old?
Um... are you (Yoshioka-san) my aunt's lover?
Hmmm...
What have you heard from your aunt?
Nothing.
I see. So you're not close?
Yeah, totally
I don't know, she's a woman in her 40s who works all the time.
I don't think she's that attractive.
I'm wondering what you like about her?
What do you mean... hmm...
Just between you and me.
At first, I thought a translator was unusual.
So I approached her light-heartedly.
And then I got to see her other side
So we started meeting somehow...
But? To be honest, it was a little painful.
It's like she's desperately clinging to the fact that she's a woman.
At 47 years old and trying to hold on to something strange.
I end up feeling sorry for her.
The hand towel gift is my way of telling her to take care of herself
I thought that if I chose something appropriate for her age, she might be offended.
Oh, sorry, please don't tell Shoko-san.
By the way, Miwa-chan.
Do you like hot springs?
The inn doesn't allow people with children, so it can't be a family trip.
With a nice girl like you... - Family trip?
Are you married, Yoshioka-san?
Yes, I am. I'm 39 years old.
Oh, and the hot springs.
If you could bring your uniform, that'd be great.
Eh?
What the hell is this...
I still remember how depressed you were when you let Miwa go.
I still remember it well.
Even after the divorce, you would sneak off
to kindergarten to check on her.
How can you say that after all this time?
What's this? Welcome home! Are you drunk?
I had a glass of wine and everything started spinning
A 17-year-old's body is so inconvenient.
Stop eating at this hour. You'll get fat!
Ah, what are you doing with my body?
Seriously, stop it! Geez...
But being young isn't all that great.
I've been invited to a hot spring by a pedophile.
And then he said, "she's a woman in their 40s", and other indecent stuff
You were dumped by a younger guy. And he's married.
Are you kidding? If that's the case, you should've said so from the start.
You, too, should develop a good eye for men~.
I've had no luck for a long time now.
I'm always getting the wrong ones.
So you're saying my dad was a failure too?
You're the one who's a failure.
Just because you got dumped by a guy, you've stooped so low, disgraceful!
After leaving you,
the woman Dad chose to be with was calm and loving
I thought, "This is the kind of woman men love.
The complete opposite of you!
Hmm.
That's why men leave you.
That's true. But...
But then I thought, "What if?
When I met Yoshioka-san.
I thought maybe this is my last chance.
When I was young, I thought
love was all glitter and glamour and fluff.
But it's different. When you're more than halfway through your life,
you have to face reality.
If love in your teens is a cake.
In your 40s, it's rice and miso soup.
I don't get it.
When I'm eating alone
Sometimes I feel like crying.
No matter how delicious something is, it doesn't taste good when you're alone.
I want to say "This Takuan* is delicious." *pickled daikon radish
I just wish there was someone around me with whom I could have a simple conversation.
But I guess I'm never going to get what I want
It's your own fault.
Lately, I've been getting direct mail.
about funeral and nursing homes.
Why is that? Is that some kind of harassment?
Yes, that's right. I'm worried about being alone.
If I catch a cold and fall asleep...
I'm afraid that I'll die alone without anyone noticing.
I get so scared.
I mean, didn't you become alone because you wanted to?
When you're young, you can't imagine that such things would happen to you
(sobbing)
I'm happy.
Huh?
At this hour...
I'm glad I'm not alone.
Wha... what? Eh? Eh? Eh?
Ah! Ow! What are you doing?
I was wondering if we could go back to normal now...
Huh~?
Hey...
Good morning.
What's that? I ate a lot of food, didn't I?
You don't remember.
What? Did I say something strange last night?
Not really
That's okay then. My memory is a bit hazy.
Thanks for the manuscript. You're a big help.
Are these Suka-chan's homemade muffins?
He's really diligent, isn't he?
Itadakimasu
Yum! As expected of Suka-chan.
Next Episode
An aquarium? You want to go with me? Cute.
I've always liked you. Why are you meeting with Shogo-san without permission?
You don't like Miwa? I'm not interested.
There's a saying...