My Happy Marriage (2023) s01e01 Episode Script
The Meeting
1
The petals fell like rain
dampening my cheeks.
I was crying alone
amid the raining petals.
The warm sunlight of spring,
the summer sunshine through the trees,
the sunbeams through the autumn clouds,
the morning light reflecting on snow
None of those would shine on me.
I didn't even know what happiness was.
After all, any gleam of hope
always disappeared right before my eyes.
I had lived my life always thinking
that my existence
was not necessary in this world
Until that day when I met that man.
EPISODE 1
THE MEETING
This is awful!
That green tea is too bitter to drink!
I'm so sorry.
Go remake it right now!
Miyo, don't just sit there bowing.
Hurry up.
Yes, ma'am.
Excuse me.
I can't believe
she can't even make green tea properly.
She should be ashamed
as a member of the Saimori family.
Unlike you, Kaya, she's a clumsy girl.
Just like that mother of hers.
Kanoko. Are you trying to blame me?
Well, she's your daughter, Shinichi.
Spare me already.
You know it was a long time ago.
Good morning, Mr. Tatsuishi.
What brings you here today?
I need to have
a little talk with Shinichi.
This is for your servants to eat.
Oh, thank you for always being kind.
It's my pleasure. I'll be going, then.
Mr. Tatsuishi was just here.
I wonder if it was about a marriage offer?
The sisters are both getting to that age.
Ms. Miyo is 19 years old already.
But considering their father's attitude,
it might be for Ms. Kaya and not her.
That's enough chatter, you two.
Those who can't do laundry don't get fed!
- We're sorry, ma'am.
- We're sorry, ma'am.
Will someone please
come to the living room?
Hey, Mrs. Saimori is calling!
- We'll be right there!
- We'll be right there!
Marriage offer?
You're sweeping the garden today too?
How diligent of you.
Koji.
My father came to have
a head-of-family meeting with your father.
I came as an attendant to him.
It's nice of you to come all the way.
Actually, that was my excuse.
I just wanted to talk to you, Miyo.
Miyo, let me see your hand.
Milk?
Milk caramel.
It's a candy that's sweet and delicious.
When I tried it for the first time,
I was completely blown away.
I'm glad you liked it.
My older brother loves all things new
and popular and he bought them.
It's very good.
If you want, I'll bring you more.
If I can make you smile,
then it's worth the price.
Thank you as always.
I wish we could
spend time like this forever.
Miyo,
I want to help you.
I feel like you're always saving me, Koji.
I'm just a plain guy,
but I want to give you strength.
I'll do anything for you,
for you to keep smiling.
Hope you don't mind.
Father, is it okay to buy
a new kimono to wear to Girls' School?
Ah, the new semester is starting, is it?
In that case,
why don't you go buy a few new ones?
Wow! Really?
Thank you, Father!
Oh, Shinichi.
You always spoil Kaya.
This kimono is getting tattered.
Miyo.
Yes?
What do you usually do during the day?
I clean around the house.
I see.
Make sure you are here during the day,
the day after tomorrow.
Understood?
Yes, sir.
He told me to be here,
although I'm treated as a servant.
It was an unnecessary request.
I never go outside
the boundaries of this house anyway.
Mother?
Have either of you seen my mother?
I think Mrs. Saimori is in the annex.
Are you about to go out?
Yes. I'm getting a new kimono made
for the new semester.
But more importantly,
Big Sister, shouldn't you wash your face?
You look terrible.
What?
Ms. Miyo, you have soot on your face
Don't you dare greet our guests
looking like that, all right?
You're already the embarrassment of
the Saimori family.
I am sorry.
Miyo
Koji.
Good morning. It's rare to see you
wearing Western clothes.
You look very good in them.
Um, why did you come here today?
Well, there's kind of an important
matter to discuss with your father.
With my father?
Here.
I brought some sweets.
Please share them with everyone.
Thank you.
Well then, I'll be seeing you later.
Koji
Why does it have to be this way?
Ms. Miyo.
Mr. Saimori is calling for you.
What?
You're wanted in the parlor immediately.
Yes, ma'am.
You must be here during the day,
the day after tomorrow.
Understood?
I shouldn't get my hopes up.
It must be something bad.
A marriage offer from Koji
I know I shouldn't hope for
something like that, but
I'm here. It's Miyo.
Come in.
Pardon me.
Why do you look dazed?
Come into the room quickly.
This meeting is about nothing other than
the future of our family.
First, the arranged marriage
with the Tatsuishi family.
I've decided to let Koji marry into
the Saimori family and take over.
The one who will become his bride
and preserve the Saimori family
is Kaya.
I was prepared for this.
Being treated like a servant as I am,
I knew there was no way I could marry.
I knew that it would
never be that easy for me
to have my existence tolerated
and to spend peaceful days living here.
Miyo, I decided
you should marry and leave.
You're marrying into the Kudo family.
Kiyoka Kudo will be your husband.
K-Kudo?
That's great!
You get to be married
to that famous Kiyoka Kudo.
That's too good for someone like you
with no redeeming qualities.
I'll look forward to seeing
how many days you'll last being his wife.
Gather your belongings right away.
You're going to the Kudos' house tomorrow.
Uh, Father
That is all.
If you understood, get ready quickly.
Take extra care to be courteous.
Excuse me.
So, Koji. About the schedule for
the engagement ceremony
It doesn't seem like it'll stop raining.
I went to the trouble of
hanging out the laundry
Miyo
Wait, what?
Why me?
As I said, I'm ordering you to become
the husband of Kaya Saimori.
Why all of a sudden?
Didn't you say you wanted to help Miyo?
Don't worry. I asked Saimori for
Miyo to be Kazushi's wife.
By doing so, she can leave that house.
Don't you think that would
set her down the happiest path?
What about Miyo's feelings?
And of all people, Kaya and me?
It's already been arranged.
You must follow this decision for
the sake of the prosperity of this family.
Do you understand?
My mother's cherry tree.
Whenever I was feeling down,
coming here gave me peace of mind.
I guess I won't
be able to come here anymore.
Thank you for always being here.
Goodbye, Mother.
Miyo.
Koji.
I'm sorry.
I'm ashamed of my cowardice.
In the end, I couldn't do anything.
It's not for you to apologize, Koji.
It's just bad luck.
No, it's not just bad luck
It's all right.
I might find happiness with whom I marry.
I don't blame anyone.
So
you don't resent me for this?
Resent? I've forgotten
that feeling a long time ago.
I wanted to help you.
I wanted to be able to laugh with you
in a normal way like we used to.
Because I
Koji?
Kaya.
What are you talking about?
N Nothing.
Oh, okay.
Koji.
Thank you for all of your
kindness until now.
Ms. Miyo, may I come in for a minute?
Yes, please.
I have a message from your father.
He said to wear this kimono
when you depart tomorrow.
My father said to?
Listen closely, Ms. Miyo.
Kiyoka Kudo is rumored to be
a cold and merciless man.
Every fiancée has run away from him.
Please be careful.
Thank you for your concern.
Your belongings
That's all you have?
Most of what my mother left me
has been thrown away.
This is all I have.
It must have been hard for you.
Here, this is for you to eat on your way.
Thank you for your help.
Take care of yourself, Ms. Miyo.
I don't think a fancy kimono like this
would ever suit me.
I guess I've finally lost my fond memories
as well as a house to call home.
Does the head of the Kudo family
really live in a place like this?
Is this the house?
It's plainer than I imagined.
KUDO
Hello?
Just a second, please.
Who might you be?
Nice to meet you.
My name is Miyo Saimori.
I'm here because of the marriage
arrangement with Mr. Kiyoka Kudo.
Oh, Ms. Saimori.
We have been waiting for you.
I work as a servant of the Kudo family.
My name is Yurie.
I'm glad to make your acquaintance.
I've heard a lot about you.
Please come in.
Thank you.
The Young Master is in the study now.
If you would follow me,
I'll show you the way there.
I am very pleased to meet you.
My name is Miyo Saimori.
I hope you treat me kindly here.
How long do you intend to bow that way?
I'm sorry.
I wasn't asking for an apology.
Please, you can raise your head now.
Y-Yes.
Meeting this man on this day
was like a flower
coming out of the snow.
My life that had been shut off
started to move forward again.
I'm Kiyoka Kudo,
the head of the Kudo family.
What a beautiful man.
Subtitle translation by: Ikuko Ohno
The petals fell like rain
dampening my cheeks.
I was crying alone
amid the raining petals.
The warm sunlight of spring,
the summer sunshine through the trees,
the sunbeams through the autumn clouds,
the morning light reflecting on snow
None of those would shine on me.
I didn't even know what happiness was.
After all, any gleam of hope
always disappeared right before my eyes.
I had lived my life always thinking
that my existence
was not necessary in this world
Until that day when I met that man.
EPISODE 1
THE MEETING
This is awful!
That green tea is too bitter to drink!
I'm so sorry.
Go remake it right now!
Miyo, don't just sit there bowing.
Hurry up.
Yes, ma'am.
Excuse me.
I can't believe
she can't even make green tea properly.
She should be ashamed
as a member of the Saimori family.
Unlike you, Kaya, she's a clumsy girl.
Just like that mother of hers.
Kanoko. Are you trying to blame me?
Well, she's your daughter, Shinichi.
Spare me already.
You know it was a long time ago.
Good morning, Mr. Tatsuishi.
What brings you here today?
I need to have
a little talk with Shinichi.
This is for your servants to eat.
Oh, thank you for always being kind.
It's my pleasure. I'll be going, then.
Mr. Tatsuishi was just here.
I wonder if it was about a marriage offer?
The sisters are both getting to that age.
Ms. Miyo is 19 years old already.
But considering their father's attitude,
it might be for Ms. Kaya and not her.
That's enough chatter, you two.
Those who can't do laundry don't get fed!
- We're sorry, ma'am.
- We're sorry, ma'am.
Will someone please
come to the living room?
Hey, Mrs. Saimori is calling!
- We'll be right there!
- We'll be right there!
Marriage offer?
You're sweeping the garden today too?
How diligent of you.
Koji.
My father came to have
a head-of-family meeting with your father.
I came as an attendant to him.
It's nice of you to come all the way.
Actually, that was my excuse.
I just wanted to talk to you, Miyo.
Miyo, let me see your hand.
Milk?
Milk caramel.
It's a candy that's sweet and delicious.
When I tried it for the first time,
I was completely blown away.
I'm glad you liked it.
My older brother loves all things new
and popular and he bought them.
It's very good.
If you want, I'll bring you more.
If I can make you smile,
then it's worth the price.
Thank you as always.
I wish we could
spend time like this forever.
Miyo,
I want to help you.
I feel like you're always saving me, Koji.
I'm just a plain guy,
but I want to give you strength.
I'll do anything for you,
for you to keep smiling.
Hope you don't mind.
Father, is it okay to buy
a new kimono to wear to Girls' School?
Ah, the new semester is starting, is it?
In that case,
why don't you go buy a few new ones?
Wow! Really?
Thank you, Father!
Oh, Shinichi.
You always spoil Kaya.
This kimono is getting tattered.
Miyo.
Yes?
What do you usually do during the day?
I clean around the house.
I see.
Make sure you are here during the day,
the day after tomorrow.
Understood?
Yes, sir.
He told me to be here,
although I'm treated as a servant.
It was an unnecessary request.
I never go outside
the boundaries of this house anyway.
Mother?
Have either of you seen my mother?
I think Mrs. Saimori is in the annex.
Are you about to go out?
Yes. I'm getting a new kimono made
for the new semester.
But more importantly,
Big Sister, shouldn't you wash your face?
You look terrible.
What?
Ms. Miyo, you have soot on your face
Don't you dare greet our guests
looking like that, all right?
You're already the embarrassment of
the Saimori family.
I am sorry.
Miyo
Koji.
Good morning. It's rare to see you
wearing Western clothes.
You look very good in them.
Um, why did you come here today?
Well, there's kind of an important
matter to discuss with your father.
With my father?
Here.
I brought some sweets.
Please share them with everyone.
Thank you.
Well then, I'll be seeing you later.
Koji
Why does it have to be this way?
Ms. Miyo.
Mr. Saimori is calling for you.
What?
You're wanted in the parlor immediately.
Yes, ma'am.
You must be here during the day,
the day after tomorrow.
Understood?
I shouldn't get my hopes up.
It must be something bad.
A marriage offer from Koji
I know I shouldn't hope for
something like that, but
I'm here. It's Miyo.
Come in.
Pardon me.
Why do you look dazed?
Come into the room quickly.
This meeting is about nothing other than
the future of our family.
First, the arranged marriage
with the Tatsuishi family.
I've decided to let Koji marry into
the Saimori family and take over.
The one who will become his bride
and preserve the Saimori family
is Kaya.
I was prepared for this.
Being treated like a servant as I am,
I knew there was no way I could marry.
I knew that it would
never be that easy for me
to have my existence tolerated
and to spend peaceful days living here.
Miyo, I decided
you should marry and leave.
You're marrying into the Kudo family.
Kiyoka Kudo will be your husband.
K-Kudo?
That's great!
You get to be married
to that famous Kiyoka Kudo.
That's too good for someone like you
with no redeeming qualities.
I'll look forward to seeing
how many days you'll last being his wife.
Gather your belongings right away.
You're going to the Kudos' house tomorrow.
Uh, Father
That is all.
If you understood, get ready quickly.
Take extra care to be courteous.
Excuse me.
So, Koji. About the schedule for
the engagement ceremony
It doesn't seem like it'll stop raining.
I went to the trouble of
hanging out the laundry
Miyo
Wait, what?
Why me?
As I said, I'm ordering you to become
the husband of Kaya Saimori.
Why all of a sudden?
Didn't you say you wanted to help Miyo?
Don't worry. I asked Saimori for
Miyo to be Kazushi's wife.
By doing so, she can leave that house.
Don't you think that would
set her down the happiest path?
What about Miyo's feelings?
And of all people, Kaya and me?
It's already been arranged.
You must follow this decision for
the sake of the prosperity of this family.
Do you understand?
My mother's cherry tree.
Whenever I was feeling down,
coming here gave me peace of mind.
I guess I won't
be able to come here anymore.
Thank you for always being here.
Goodbye, Mother.
Miyo.
Koji.
I'm sorry.
I'm ashamed of my cowardice.
In the end, I couldn't do anything.
It's not for you to apologize, Koji.
It's just bad luck.
No, it's not just bad luck
It's all right.
I might find happiness with whom I marry.
I don't blame anyone.
So
you don't resent me for this?
Resent? I've forgotten
that feeling a long time ago.
I wanted to help you.
I wanted to be able to laugh with you
in a normal way like we used to.
Because I
Koji?
Kaya.
What are you talking about?
N Nothing.
Oh, okay.
Koji.
Thank you for all of your
kindness until now.
Ms. Miyo, may I come in for a minute?
Yes, please.
I have a message from your father.
He said to wear this kimono
when you depart tomorrow.
My father said to?
Listen closely, Ms. Miyo.
Kiyoka Kudo is rumored to be
a cold and merciless man.
Every fiancée has run away from him.
Please be careful.
Thank you for your concern.
Your belongings
That's all you have?
Most of what my mother left me
has been thrown away.
This is all I have.
It must have been hard for you.
Here, this is for you to eat on your way.
Thank you for your help.
Take care of yourself, Ms. Miyo.
I don't think a fancy kimono like this
would ever suit me.
I guess I've finally lost my fond memories
as well as a house to call home.
Does the head of the Kudo family
really live in a place like this?
Is this the house?
It's plainer than I imagined.
KUDO
Hello?
Just a second, please.
Who might you be?
Nice to meet you.
My name is Miyo Saimori.
I'm here because of the marriage
arrangement with Mr. Kiyoka Kudo.
Oh, Ms. Saimori.
We have been waiting for you.
I work as a servant of the Kudo family.
My name is Yurie.
I'm glad to make your acquaintance.
I've heard a lot about you.
Please come in.
Thank you.
The Young Master is in the study now.
If you would follow me,
I'll show you the way there.
I am very pleased to meet you.
My name is Miyo Saimori.
I hope you treat me kindly here.
How long do you intend to bow that way?
I'm sorry.
I wasn't asking for an apology.
Please, you can raise your head now.
Y-Yes.
Meeting this man on this day
was like a flower
coming out of the snow.
My life that had been shut off
started to move forward again.
I'm Kiyoka Kudo,
the head of the Kudo family.
What a beautiful man.
Subtitle translation by: Ikuko Ohno