Switched places? I'm Aso Shoko.
This girl is Maoka Miwa.
(Touru) The aquarium? Do you want to go with me?
You should refresh yourself once in a while, go out and have fun.
Why are you meeting with Shogo-san without my permission?
I'm glad you came.
I think, if you want to go out with a girl,
you should go with someone younger like Miwa instead of me.
I'm really no good at that type of thing.
It's so annoying.
Aso-san? Miwa.
In the end, even if your body returns to normal, it's no good.
Just leave me alone!
I'm such an idiot. I shouldn't have asked you out.
Ah~!
Stay here.
Okay, okay, okay. Calm down, calm down.
Miwa-chan?
I'm sorry.
I can't go out with you, Shogo-san-san.
I think you're a very nice guy.
But unfortunately, I can't be in love with you.
I want you to find a girl that suits you and have a fun love life.
I had fun. Thank you.
I'm home.
Are you okay?
Did something happen with Touru-kun?
I made sure to tell Shogo-san-san that I can't be with him.
What's wrong, Touru?
Huh? Last time I took a modern literature test.
"Which of the following is the correct emotion of the main character at this moment?"
Choose an answer from one of the following.
I thought only the person himself could know that,
but maybe even the person in question
didn't know what he was feeling himself
Well, not all things can be explained with logic, you know.
The world and people's feelings.
I don't know what I'm doing...
Konya wa Kokoro Dake Daite
Episode 4 [My Mother Is My Rival] (8 episodes)
Thank you for your hard work.
Hey, Touru. You're going to Hokkaido tomorrow, right?
First flight in the morning.
It's the university information session, isn't it?
University... Hokkaido?
I want to go to veterinary school there.
But you know, it's nice to have a dream, isn't it?
Was it your dream to become a translator?
Ah, huh...
What? You're here! I've called you so many times.
Ah~ I'm sorry. I left my cell phone upstairs.
What the heck...
Hey, can you make some time this week?
My father from out of town is coming to Tokyo...
I don't know. I have some urgent repairs to do.
That again?
It's been a year since we've been together, but I have no idea what you're thinking.
Totally no idea at all. Hey
Hey, what am I to you? Let's talk on the other side.
Um...about the other day...oh, excuse me
She was being deceived?
Shoko-san? What do you mean, Shoko-san's being deceived?
She was on a date at the aquarium with a handsome guy young enough to be her son
She's definitely being deceived by that guy.
Are you sure he's not a relative of hers? No, I don't think so
Because Aso-san's love beam was coming out of her eyes.
Love beam?
Welcome back. I bought what you asked for.
Ah, your course plan.
He said I have to submit it by tomorrow.
Oh no, I forgot to buy bread crumbs.
Here you go. Oh, so you're going to the sociology department.
It doesn't really matter what department I go to as long as I get into a university.
Anywhere is fine...
What is this? Pork!
I told you to buy minced meat!
You should think about what you're going to do after graduation and decide...
It's too light. Why did you choose these things?
What kind of place do you want to work... It's M size again.
I told you I wanted L. Don't you have any dreams for the future?
That's annoying. I don't have any. None?
Is that bad? I didn't say it was bad.
It's in your tone. You're thinking too much.
Was it your dream to become a translator?
What about you?
Was it your dream to become a translator?
No, when I was in school, I wanted to be a diplomat.
It didn't happen in the end.
But translating is a job that involves English, so I thought, "Well, this is what life is like.
You gave up on your dream
I don't want to be lectured by someone
who made compromises in their life.
So merciless.
I forgot to buy bread crumbs, so I'll go get some.
You forgot your wallet.
(Intercom)
Ah...
Open your eyes. Hey, hey, hey...
You can't do that, Shoko-san. Open your eyes.
Think it over. Be calm.
It's not like you. A love beam, it's not...
What are you talking about? That's why...
Ah.
Seriously, I don't understand. If you have something to say,
say it in a way I can understand.
Do you have something to say?
I.....I.....I.....
What?
I've always liked you.
What?
I like you.
Who?
You!
Who's "you"?
That's why...
No, that's not it! What?
Because you're wrong! It's not wrong!
I've only been interested in Shoko-san for a long time...
I'm not Shoko!
What's with everyone calling her Shoko, Shoko.
What's so good about this old lady? Seriously, I don't get it!
Shoko-san?
I told you I'm not her!
Suka-chan...
I'm Miwa, Maoka Miwa, the girl this person abandoned!
I don't know how it came to this,
but we've been switched.
Shoko-san, what are you saying...
I told you I'm not her!
Hey, do something about this Godzilla!
Miwa-chan, Shoko-san...
She's acting all strange. What's wrong with her?
Is she under a lot of stress? Is she okay?
It's true, Suka-chan. Eh?
I know it's hard to believe, but it's true.
We've switched places.
No, that's why... Eh?
It's true, I thought it was strange.
See, even now, the sugar.
Whenever something happens, it's Shoko-san's habit to add sugar.
But since you're mother and daughter, I just assumed you were alike
Goji* is so honest. Goji... Eh, Goji? *short for Godzilla
You know, people wouldn't believe such a ridiculous story.
Shoko-san isn't the kind of person who would tell a ridiculous lie.
I wonder if there's any way to get back to normal.
Ah, that's right, there was a (spiritual) medium I met during an interview.
Shall I ask him for advice?
I definitely want to switch back before the entrance exam.
Anyway, if you need anything, please consult me. I'll help you.
Thank you.
Then can I ask you for one favor?
Sure. What?
Will you make dinner for me?
Ah~...
That was delicious! You've improved your skills again, Suka-chan.
Eh, there's more cabbage rolls... I get sleepy if I eat too much.
I have to study from now on. Thanks for the food.
I'll borrow your bedroom. Huh? It's my room.
I need to concentrate. Won't it be a problem if I fail the internal entrance exam?
Sorry. Am I interrupting anything?
No, I feel like drinking when I'm here.
Then take it easy, Suka-chan.
Are you leaving?
Here you go.
What? Nothing...
Wow. This is delicious.
You're in high school, right?
I'm a 47-year-old woman, right? It's not a problem.
I've come to enjoy these refreshing food,
I feel that they taste good.
I've stopped accepting greasy foods like potato chips
and fried chicken that I used to love.
You're really in your 40s.
You know with makeup, when I was in high school, I used to look more mature.
Now it's different. When I put on makeup, I become younger.
I wonder at what age this reverses.
By the way...
About that confession I made earlier...
That "I've loved you for a long time" thing? That's funny.
I wonder if you can keep this from Shoko-san ?
It seems like you're going through a lot, and I don't want to bother you with unnecessary things.
I won't tell her, it's too much trouble.
Thank you.
Also... you said "this guy" earlier, didn't you?
Does that mean there's someone else who's approaching Shoko-san...?
I wonder which one it is.
Which one do you think Goji is? Which is?
An 18-year-old high school boy became interested in a woman.
She's 47 years old on the outside and 17 years old on the inside.
What does this mean?
Is he an "old lady mania"? *young man who likes older women
No, I don't know... That boy might be
more interested in a girl's character rather than looks or age.
But it's only been a month since we switched.
How can you tell a character in such a short time?
Hmm... A man can easily fall in love with you
in an instant, you know.
Are you okay? I feel sick. My head hurts.
You have a hangover. You should drink this.
Ah~ So this is a hangover.
Like Suka-chan said, I think Touru-kun
likes Miwa's heart.
I'm sorry, I overheard you talking about yesterday.
It pisses me off. You're getting all the benefits of being young again.
There's no way you can understand how I feel.
Miwa
Get out!
Hey, do you want to go to the Garage today?
I'm sorry, I have some things to do today.
Ah~ Going to the library with Shogo-san again?
Are things going well? Did you go on a date or something?
[voice in head] If I talk too much, She'll get angry again.
No, nothing.
Huh? When Shogo-san texted you last week,
he said he was going out with Miwa.
Ahh, well....
you know...
Touru, I hope he arrived safely.
Why Hokkaido? Wasn't he born in Tokyo?
It's the hometown of his late mother.
He said he always wanted to go there since he was a child.
I see
Shall we close the store for today?
What? It's Touru's day off too.
Why don't we go out to eat?
This is not one of those conveyor belt type sushi places
Where do you want to start?
Where should we start?
*Thread-sail Filefish, a flat, sand-dwelling fish found in Japan's coastal areas
Well, for now, I'll go with
Kawahagi*
[voice in head] What's Kawahagi?
That's fine. I'll start with a little sashimi please
Yes, I understand.
Aso-san. Did Touru do something to you?
Eh? Ah, no, nothing.
He's at a difficult age too. I'm sorry if he was rude.
Oh, no. It's totally fine. Ah~.
Ah~.
300 km/h?
That's right. Almost at the same speed as the bullet train.
Seriously? I didn't know motorcycles could go that fast.
No, no, there are motorcycles that can go over 350 km/h.
How should I say...racers are dangerous
Fukao-san, you've won big competitions, right?
That's cool. I'm not cool.
What? Why?
You're super-duper good-looking, aren't you?
If I was that good-looking, my wife wouldn't have run away from me.
But you have a wonderful girlfriend now.
It's difficult.
I don't want to get married anymore,
but I think it's time for her to do so, given her age.
It's tough being an adult.
...I guess.
Fukao-san, what are your dreams for the future?
I'm 54. If you're asking about the future...
You're only 54, right? You still have a long way to go in life.
That's true, too.
Oh, this is amazing!
Amazing! Amazing!
That was fun. Thank you for the food!
Let's go again. Sure.
Oh, I'll walk you home.
Don't worry, it's close by. Good night then.
Have a good night. Be careful.
Thank you very much.
Oh~ Touru. Welcome back.
Welcome back.
How was Hokkaido?
It was amazing. It was great.
Ah, here's a souvenir.
The air is totally different. It's big and spacious.
And the sky is so high.
Look at this.
Wow, it's so cool!
Isn't it?
I'm glad I went.
The atmosphere of the university was just as I thought it would be, and I knew this was the place for me.
OK, I'm going to go change now.
Hey Hiro, what did you want to talk about?
Welcome. I'll have an iced latte, please.
You can have a cappuccino, right?
Is there something you want to tell me?
Hiro? Do I have to tell you?
I'm sorry, I don't understand.
Miwa, I heard you dumped Shogo-san.
Yeah. Why?
What do you mean why?
Shogo-san said that Miwa likes Touru-kun.
Is that true?
We've known each other for almost six years.
We don't have to deceive each other or anything like that.
Do you like Touru-kun?
I like him
Excuse me, if you please.
Yes
Then why didn't you tell me? Isn't that awful?
You knew how I felt, right?
I'm sorry.
So Miwa was deceiving both me and Shogo-san, right?
You knew how he felt and led him on
That's really disgusting. Shogo-san was really hurt.
Don't worry. If it's Shogo-san-kun, there's no need to worry.
I...
slept with Shogo-san-kun last night.
Is it okay that I go out with him?
If that's what you want, then so be it.
It's not something I can intervene in.
Are you interested in Fukao? Eh?
I'm not criticizing. I think it's better you stop.
He's a man who only makes women unhappy.
I'm leaving!
Hiro, wait.
I'm sorry for causing so much trouble.
No...
Did something happen with the boss?
Nothing, just the two of us having dinner together.
I think Michiru-san misunderstood the situation.
Why don't you just leave it alone? But...
But...
It's so trivial.
I don't know how to say it,
everyone has their own problems.
You can't control your feelings, you get frustrated, you get depressed...
You may not understand those things, but...
I...
do understand a little
I saw Aso-san crying at that time too.
I couldn't leave her alone.
I'm not even sure why
I wanted to do that.
If...
If I had looked different...
For instance... if I were a young girl.
Would you have done the same thing?
Why are you asking me that?
Sorry.
Hiro told me she's done with me.
Because you said unnecessary things
but Hiro was serious.
I knew I couldn't lie anymore
We're best friends, right? Then...
It's none of your business!
Miwa was thinking about Hiro,
That's why you didn't tell her how you felt about Touru-kun, right?
I'm sure Hiro will understand someday.
Someday? When?
If you isolate yourself at school even for a moment...
you'll be out of place in no time!
I don't know about adulthood, but...
if we don't get along in school, it's over for us!
Miwa will be fine. You don't have to get attached to one girl.
You'll make new friends soon...
It's not that easy!
Adults will never understand!
You can't join a girl's group in the middle,
once you're rejected, you can't go back.
Is the world too small?
It can't be helped. There's only school.
When I was in elementary school, a girl I thought was my friend
told everyone that I had a stepmother.
It made me feel awkward.
That made it hard for me to get along with people.
Even after I came home, there was no place for me.
Even so, I tried my best to get along with my mom and Shuntaro.
I was alone for a long time.
Hiro was the first person to talk to me.
I could talk to Hiro about anything.
I felt like I had finally found a place where I could feel at peace.
"Don't get attached to people"?
Who made you like that?
If you hadn't left me, none of this would have happened.
I wouldn't have been so lonely.
This is so annoying.
Ever since we switched, all you've done is get in my way.
Because of you...
everything is a mess!
I wish I could have followed Mom and Dad
Ah...
Next Episode
As long as it's okay with Aso-san, please stay forever.
Please don't tell Miwa about that?
It's cute.
You didn't tell her, did you?