Overprotected Kahoko (2017) s01e05 Episode Script
Episode 5
1
The princess
in this small kingdom
was raised in this castle
with tender affection and care.
Kahoko!
Wake up!
When will you wake up on your own?
She has always relied on the queen
for everything since she was small.
Mum, which do you think
I should wear?
It's a tough one.
Their usual ritual
has come back to our home.
Right?
One thing that is different
is that I'm not here.
What am I to you, Kahoko?
Am I just a sponsor
and not a father?
After all
what you two love
is the money that I make
and not me!
So why don't you two
keep on living in this house?
It's going to rain in the afternoon.
That's not good.
The laundry won't dry.
Hey, Mum?
Have you heard from Dad?
No, I haven't.
Have you contacted him?
Not really.
Aren't you worried
that he might never come back?
He's fine.
He can't live a day
without seeing you.
That's true.
I wonder where he is, though.
Hey, Mum?
I think you have another
dependent in this house now.
Things must be tough for you, Mum.
Having your two grown kids
coming back to live with you.
Speak for yourself.
For me, it's a sort of
visiting home.
So when are you going home?
I'm going home tonight
actually tomorrow.
You sound just like Dad.
Masataka?
Did you and Izumi have an argument?
Or did something happen with Kahoko?
Well
The two of them
weren't appreciating me.
So I scolded them harshly.
I'm sure they'll apologise
right away.
What if they don't?
Are you staying for good?
It's fine.
Neither Izumi or Kahoko
can live without me.
Or they might be having fun
on their own.
That's how mothers
and daughters are.
Right, Mum?
Darn!
That's exactly what
I'm worried about.
I'll get the car. Here you go.
Thanks, Mum.
I'll get the lunchbox.
Hey, Mum?
Why don't I call Dad?
- Why?
- Because
we can't keep fighting forever.
This is not a fight.
It was him who lost
his temper and left.
Isn't he the one
who needs to apologise?
That's true, but
Besides, he said
all those terrible things.
Do you think of Dad as a sponsor?
Only talk to him
when you want something?
No, right?
- Right, but
- He looks down on housewives.
The reason I asked him
about the next day
is so I can cook something
fresh and tasty.
About the glass,
I'm the one who wash it.
He should be considerate enough
to not use something hard to wash.
Don't you think?
- That's right.
- So
don't ask him to come home
until he apologizes.
He needs to think over
what he's done.
Lock up the house, OK?
"Futaba Life Insurance"
Hello?
Hiroko?
I thought at least
Kahoko would call me.
Dad!
Kahoko?
This is from Mum.
- Thank you.
- Have a good day.
I miss Kahoko!
- You got everything?
- Yeah.
Oh right.
What do you want for dinner?
What do I want?
Sorry.
"Are you coming to school?
I have a favour to ask you."
"Got it"
Hey, Kahoko?
You're now friends
with Mugino, right?
Yeah, he made it clear that
we're just friends.
Do you need to see him?
Friendship between a guy
and a girl doesn't exist.
I wouldn't if I were you.
But he needs me
to know how well he did
on his paintings.
Besides, I learn
a lot of different things
from Hajime.
- I'll see you later.
- Oh
Have a good day.
Hajime!
Your favour?
Actually
I thought
about the three paintings
you complimented on.
I realised that
painting people brings my ability
into full play.
I see.
So here's my favour.
Will you be my model?
No?
Well
I'm not asking you to be nude.
Oh, right.
What do you want me to do?
Can you lie down there?
Just like this.
Alright.
Can I?
I'll touch you.
The legs should be like this.
Right here.
For the hand
Put them like this
Like I said
Bend your legs.
You have a stiff body.
Relax more.
Sorry, I've never done this before.
Alright, then
Hold your purse.
This is good for now.
Also Smile.
In a more natural way.
Sorry.
This is fine.
Actually
this is pretty funny.
Okay.
Oh, sorry.
It's from Mum.
What did she say?
She wants to
go out for dinner
just the two of us.
Without your dad?
Actually, last night
my dad got mad and left the house.
What?
Mad at your mum?
He was mad at me, too.
"Don't think of me as a sponsor!"
Wow. Good for him!
He finally spoke up.
Hey
what should I do?
My dad came to beg you
to be friends with me, right?
Leave him alone.
I'll sure he'll come back soon.
Why would you say that?
Mum also said that, too.
This is such
a heart-warming story
for me.
In this world
there are parents
who do way worse things
to their kids.
Is that so?
Now, pose for me.
Come on!
Alright.
As someone who was always
protected, you wouldn't know
how lucky you are to have
loving parents.
What about your parents?
Didn't they love you?
I remember you said
you don't have parents.
You know,
you ask personal questions
so directly.
- Oh, sorry.
- It's fine.
My father died
when I was really small.
My mother is probably
living with a guy
- somewhere.
- Somewhere?
Don't you see her?
Anyway, shut up and pose.
- Come on!
- Sorry.
My dad bought
some doughnuts for me today.
That's wonderful.
- Thank you.
- Thanks.
It'll be 120 yen.
Can I
- pay with this, please?
- Go ahead.
"Insufficient balance"
Sorry.
I won't need this.
What should I do, Dad?
I forgot to charge my card.
"I forgot to charge"
Kahoko, aren't you worried
about your own dad?
Is there anything
you need?
That's right.
Do you have enough charged?
No! What am I doing?
Delete it!
"Kahoko"
It's from Kahoko! Finally!
Dad, do you think
I'm overprotected?
Why a sudden question?
Is this a trick question?
Up to now
I never told my honest feelings.
But
yes, I think you are.
Of course
I know that it is
partially my fault.
I should be honest, right?
I see. Thank you.
Is that it?
No "please come home"?
I'll call her.
"Izumi"
That scared me.
Hello?
Honey? Is this a good time to talk?
Sure, what's up?
I haven't gotten money
for this month.
I thought it was today?
Oh darn, I forgot.
I'll go to the bank and wire
the money tomorrow.
Don't forget, OK?
Please.
Is that why she called?
- And Honey?
- What?
Do you need dinner tomorrow?
Of course not!
I'll never go home.
"Yes, I think you are"
"Yes"
Thank you for the dinner.
You need to finish your salad.
- Sorry.
- What do you want to watch now?
But tonight
we don't have dessert.
That's alright.
Hey, why don't we
watch a Christmas video?
Merry Christmas, Kahoko.
Let me take it.
See? Mum did a better job filming.
It clearly shows what's happening.
Hey, Mum?
Has Dad called you at all?
Oh yeah.
- I talked to him on the phone.
- Huh?
- Is he coming home?
- Not really.
Why not?
Don't worry. He'll be back.
Now
you should go take a bath.
Your button is coming off.
Give it to me later.
- Alright?
- Yeah.
Hey, Mum?
You still have
the extra dependent.
Oh, shut up.
He also drank too much
and has a hungover today.
Why don't you say something, Dad?
Alright.
I will, tomorrow.
- Tomorrow.
- I've heard that so many times.
What about you?
What will you do about the debt?
You know what?
Don't count on me
to take it over anymore.
Shut up.
I never asked you to do that.
Are you going to ask Mum and Dad?
I won't allow that.
Shut up, freeloader.
If you get a divorce
and come back home,
it would not be funny.
Right, Mum?
- Yeah.
- I won't get a divorce.
She'll take lots of money
and even the flat.
Then stop being stubborn
and go home.
If not
pay some money for food
to help us out.
Right, Mum?
Don't fall asleep, Mum!
Alright, fine.
This is for yesterday and today.
Alright.
See you guys later.
See you.
Do you want dinner tonight?
Heck no.
That's it!
Let's take a break.
You look so unhappy.
I can't draw.
Oh, sorry.
Here you go.
Thank you.
Your dad is still not back?
I've been doing some
research online
but just like you said,
things you really want to know
can't be found online.
But
just like you said
I also found that there are
many people who grew up
in awful homes.
Also how fortunate I am
to have what I have.
You're learning things
- little by little.
- But
I can't figure out the way
to get my dad to come home.
Why don't you ask him, crying?
But if I do that,
it wouldn't solve any problems.
Wow, you are learning things.
Don't just get impressed.
Tell me what to do.
Just leave him alone.
He'll come back.
Don't say that.
What if I never see him again?
Maybe that's better.
If your dad is gone,
you will no longer
be a spoiled daughter.
I was kidding.
What I meant was
that everything happens
for a reason.
The fact that your dad has left
may be the God telling you
"Stop being a spoiled kid
and think about
the future seriously!"
You said you want a job
that makes people happy.
But all you did was
reading a job guidance book.
Right?
If so
why don't you look for a part time
job or an internship?
Working at different places,
you might find things
you want to do.
"Part time jobs"
"Job postings"
- I'm coming in.
- Yeah.
I fixed the button for you.
Thank you.
What were you doing?
It's nothing.
Oh no!
Sorry.
I'll change the sheets.
- I'll do it.
- I've got this.
It'll be quicker.
Go over there.
Hey, Mum?
Maybe I'll get a part time job.
Why?
You know
to figure out what I want to do,
I should get some experience.
Could it be that
Mugino told you this?
But
I really think so, too.
Also
if you or Dad ever get sick,
I'd have to make money
to provide for us.
You don't have to worry
about that, Kahoko.
Please, Mum
I'll also work on my housework
skills as you said.
Alright.
Really?
Let's go to the student union
and find a job together tomorrow.
OK, that's what we'll do tomorrow.
Now, take a bath
and go to bed.
"Career support"
Here are some internships for you
which senior students can still do.
She would like to know
if these companies
properly practice
short working hours.
Alright, I'll look into it.
She would like to check
if these companies
have proper welfare facilities.
Alright. I understand.
What was that?
What is it now?
Actually
she thinks a daycare close
to where we live would be good.
"Elementary school"
Read this carefully.
That's all from me.
Any questions?
Can I ask you one last time?
About the schedule for the day
8am to 6:30pm between
Monday through Friday
and till 4pm on Saturdays.
The work involves
helping kids exercise and study,
taking care of their meals
and cleaning up the facility,
correct?
Well, correct.
I understand.
Let's do this, Kahoko.
"Kahoko Nemoto"
Welcome to this place.
Thank you.
We're glad to have you.
"First graders"
"Play room"
- Good morning.
- Good morning.
I get that you're sleepy
but you're almost finished.
This problem is too difficult.
There are cars and motorcycles.
Nine of them in total.
The total number of the tires is 26.
Here is how you solve this.
Each motor cycle has two tires.
Nine times two is
Can you get the ball?
Thank you.
Let's play dodge ball.
Play with us!
Please!
Are you OK?
I'm sorry.
Sorry.
Sorry that I hurt you.
It's going to be OK.
Don't cry.
Where did you hurt?
Pain, pain, go away!
See?
It went away, didn't it?
I don't think working with kids
is good for you, after all.
Why?
Kids these days are overprotected.
Things like today will happen a lot.
But I will work hard.
I like kids.
It won't be as easy as you think.
Remember, in kindergarten
you fell off a climbing frame
and cried?
If something like that happens now,
you'll have angry parents
storming in, yelling.
Can you stand that?
You can't, can you?
I still remember
when that happened.
My wife held crying Kahoko
in her arms
and completely denied
every single one of the teachers.
I tried to calm her down
and she said it was all my fault.
If you are wondering
where I am right now
I'm in a miserable situation.
Hello.
Why is it
that Kahoko hasn't called?
Kahoko?
Where is she going?
"Jonai Medical Centre"
Uncle Mamoru.
Is Tamaki alright?
She had an asthma attack?
She is fine now after the injection.
I'm so relieved.
She hasn't had asthma attacks
in a while.
Lately
she said she hasn't been
able to sleep well.
Why?
It's my fault.
Because I've been drinking again.
Hey
why does she get so upset
when you have drinks?
It's embarrassing
but I love drinking alcohol.
When I have one, I can't stop
and I keep drinking
until I black out.
- No way!
- So
I quit when I got married.
But these days
I need drinks to keep going.
When you work for the police,
you often see really awful things.
Like kids getting abused
when they did nothing wrong.
Or getting buried and
killing themselves.
He is
too pure and naive.
How are you feeling, Tamaki?
Kahoko.
You came for me.
Thank you.
Tamaki.
Don't be mad at him.
Uncle Mamoru feels sorry.
I'm not really mad.
I'm just
scared that
we'll no longer be happy.
I feel like something bad
will happen.
What do you mean?
Mamoru.
If possible
I want to ask a favour.
Anything I can do.
Actually
we got a call from the police.
My daughter
is at the police now.
Ito is?
"Police station"
"Community safety section"
Ito!
You got us worried!
What have you done?
She had a fight with a guy
she met through a dating app.
Nothing actually happened.
So she can go home for today.
Thank you very much.
Ito
What were you thinking?
I knew how hard things were for you.
So I didn't say anything
but you've been acting weird lately.
Stop sulking
and say something!
You know what?
Who I'm dating
is none of your business.
What's that attitude?
We're your parents.
I
I don't consider you two my parents.
How is it possible for you
to be so boring?
Aren't you embarrassed at all?
Honestly
I'm sick of your faces.
I would never
want to be like you when I grow up.
- Ito
- Shut up, outsider!
Alright.
- Ito..
- I can go now, right?
Excuse me.
Hey, wait!
"Art studios"
Stop, stop!
- Why?
- You're asking why?
You look
much worse than last time.
Sorry.
Are you worried?
About your dad?
It's not just that.
My relatives are going
through something.
Ito started using a dating app
and got caught by the police.
What should I do?
What should I do?
Leave them alone.
There's nothing you can do to help.
That's true, but
Hey, Hajime.
Why don't you go see Ito?
Maybe you can draw her
as the model?
I can't.
You see
I was pretty harsh to her
the other day.
I can be your model,
just like this drawing.
Sorry.
I don't want to draw
who you are now.
I see
I can't.
Don't say that.
Ito doesn't hate you.
Are you OK with that?
Maybe it's not my place to say
but I thought you
liked me?
But for you
Ito is just your type.
If you like each other,
I should be happy about it.
You're so naive!
Have you been trying to be
more independent?
Well
I'm dealing with some problems.
Let me guess. Your mum follows you
and do everything for you?
Yeah, what should I do?
Have a talk with her.
Say "don't ever get in my way!"
I can never say that.
I love my mum.
Alright, in that case
stay like this forever.
Keep getting rides from Mum
and have her packed lunch.
Hajime
let's have lunch.
No, thank you.
Your mum will be mad
and I'm not hungry.
Don't be like that.
Let's eat it together.
Hey, I've been wondering
about this for a while
but why do you always have this
though it's empty?
No reason.
Something happened?
So annoying. Just throw it away.
- But
- Do it!
I said throw it away.
Go home.
Why?
I'm working night shift
so I'll take a nap.
A poor guy like me
has to go to work, unlike you.
Go on.
"What time should I pick you up?"
Grandpa? Grandma?
What happened, Grandpa?
Oh, hi there.
Kahoko.
Grandpa doesn't have much time left.
Why would you say that?
I've been getting a stomach ache
since this morning.
It's probably cancer.
No way.
He just had a bit too much
to eat yesterday.
I said if he was so worried,
we could go see a doctor.
But he insisted to not go
because he doesn't like doctors.
That's not good. You should listen
to Grandma and go see a doctor.
I'll do it if you say so.
Thank you, Grandpa.
What brought you here today, Kahoko?
Did you want more allowance?
That's not it.
Our family has been
going through a lot lately.
Tamaki had an asthma attack
and Ito said awful things
to her parents.
Your dad hasn't come home either,
right?
You know everything, Grandma.
Really? I didn't know any of this.
I will explain it later.
So go get changed, OK?
Or we won't make it to the doctor.
Alright, alright.
I'll be right back.
Hey, Grandma?
Is there anything I can do?
Our family has always been happy
and I took it for granted.
I can't stand not seeing smiles
on Setsu or Tamaki's faces.
But I don't want to hurt anyone
by trying to do something.
- Is there anything on my face?
- No.
You sound more mature now, Kahoko.
You think so?
It's probably thanks to
the boy you like.
Can I meet him some time?
I also want to do something for him.
But I have no idea what I can do.
Unlike me, he doesn't seem
to have a family.
I think he feels lonely sometimes.
Why are you laughing?
Sorry.
Your mum said
the exact same thing to me
when she fell in love with your dad.
Really? What did you do then?
I suggested her to prepare lunch
for your dad.
You did?
If I didn't do that then
maybe you would never be born.
Maybe I'll prepare lunch
for him, too.
I can't really cook, though.
Why don't you make some rice balls?
That would be easier.
That's right.
Sorry.
It's from Mum.
"Do you know what time
you can come home?"
There she is.
"You don't need to pick me up.
I'll be a bit late."
Why?
Hello, Mum?
Sorry, I'm a bit busy now.
Sorry, but I'll be quick. Hey
This is about Kahoko.
- What about her?
- I get that
you love her more than anyone.
But she is 22 years old now.
Just let her do
what she wants to do.
Criticising me again?
No, I'm not.
If this goes on, she won't be able
to make it on her own.
You used to be so happy
about her growing up
but do you not want her
to grow up now?
What are you talking about?
Of course that's not true.
If you say so
why don't you let her go?
Lately, I've been thinking
that she is a much stronger person
than we think she is.
It's true it takes her a long time
to understand things.
But once things make sense to her,
she works harder than anyone
and does so much better
than what we expect.
You of all people know that well.
I just
want to do as much as I can for her.
I want to be with her forever,
but I know I can't.
I don't want to regret what I
should and could have done.
There are no mothers in the world
who have no regrets
about raising children.
I always wished I could have done
so much more
for you girls.
But
after all, you just
need to be ready.
Even if your child falls over,
trust that she'll get up herself.
It's much harder
to trust your children
than to love them.
So you're going to have dinner
again tonight?
Shut up.
I gave you money for food.
You keep looking at the photo.
Why don't you go home?
You know Kahoko is not
coming to get you.
That's enough! Kahoko is
Kahoko
When she was a baby
I played peek-a-boo to her.
She laughed so happily
again and again.
- Huh?
- Whenever people said
that she looked cute
just like her mum
I felt lonely inside.
But when she was in kindergarten
and we watched TV together,
I noticed that the shape of her feet
is exactly like mine.
It made me truly happy.
"This child has my DNA in her."
When I thought so
I decided I'll protect her
no matter what happens.
Why are you crying?
Why isn't she here to take me home?
Am I really not needed?
I don't know. Why don't you ask her?
I can't do that.
If she doesn't need me,
I can't keep on living my life.
Why don't you say something, Mum?
It is fine for me
if he stays here forever.
It is my fate to have
a troubled family.
You're always complaining.
You too, Dad!
Are you OK with this? I know
you're awake! Say something!
Huh?
Oh, yeah.
Not "I'll do it tomorrow."
What is wrong with this family?
Why don't you answer it?
Maybe it's Kahoko.
There's no way it's her.
Kahoko!
What's going on?
I have two favours to ask you, Dad.
- What?
- The first one
Is she here to ask for allowance?
Please come home!
I'll grow up
so you won't have to go through
troubles or get worried.
I'm sorry for saying
mean things, too.
Shall we go home, then?
Sorry, before we do that
I have a second favour.
I need to stop by somewhere,
so go home without me.
What?
- Hey, the part timer!
- Yes!
- You can take a break.
- Thanks.
Hajime!
What's going on?
What, what?
What's going on?
I prepared lunch for you.
So have some.
Your mum made it?
No.
Grandma taught me and I made it.
Is it even edible?
It is probably fine.
Alright.
It'll be a free meal anyways.
This is kelp, this is bonito,
and here's salmon.
Actually, I'm OK.
Are you not hungry?
Sorry, but I don't like rice balls.
- Why not?
- Why do you care?
I've got some bread.
Didn't you throw this away?
Any problems with that?
My mother bought it for me a long
time ago, though she had no money.
She raised my all by herself.
She told me I should be a painter,
and I liked that idea.
I painted a lot with the paint
she got me.
Guess what she did then.
Wasn't she happy to see that?
No, idiot.
One morning when I was seven,
she left me, leaving rice balls
and a note saying, "Sorry".
- Why?
- Who cares?
Maybe she met a guy?
I was put in a care home.
Nobody wanted to adopt a kid
with bad attitude like me.
I stayed there until
I graduated high school.
I got a job and a scholarship
to go to college.
And here I am now.
So you haven't seen your mum
ever since then?
Heck no.
Can you find out where she is?
My relatives all say
they don't know.
Maybe there's a way to find her.
Why do I need to do that?
You kept this because
you miss her, didn't you?
That's not true.
I'm telling you.
I kept it so someday I'll be greater
than Picasso and make her regret.
What's that face for?
You should leave.
Your mum will be worried.
I see your phone has been vibrating.
Hey!
What do you think you are doing?
Stop it! I don't need it.
Are you crazy?
Your mum will be upset.
I
This never happened to me.
What?
I'm so frustrated that
I can't do anything.
For you and everyone in my family
I want to do something.
I want everyone to be happy
and get along with each other.
But I can't do anything
and I hate myself for that.
Is this because
I'm so overprotected?
If that's the case, then I'm really
sick of being so overprotected.
It's so hard and I feel miserable.
Still, don't do this.
But
I can't think of anything else
that I can do.
That's enough.
You'll never find it.
I found it!
Hey!
Stop it already!
But
You've done enough.
But I still haven't found it.
I mean it.
I wonder if she is already home.
What should I tell her?
Maybe just simply apologise.
I'm home.
I'm sorry about
the other day, Izumi.
But believe me when I say this.
I love you just
as much as I love Kahoko.
I'll try to show it more clearly
from now on.
Why don't we talk about
Kakoho's future once again?
You're right.
Can I tell that to her?
I have to be a good husband
and a father for Kahoko.
I'm home.
Izumi
About the other day
She looks so happy.
Your pee-a-boo never failed
to make her laugh.
That's right.
When seeing this smile,
didn't it make you wonder
if she was actually an angel?
She brought us so much
joy and happiness.
I did wonder.
Kahoko got her innocent heart
from you, probably.
That's not true.
She got it from you.
Also her smiles
Honey?
I
Do you think I'm spoiling
Kahoko too much?
What?
Did she finally realise that?
This is a critical moment.
I need to tell her
how I really feel.
Izumi, about the other day
It must be Kahoko.
What? What happened, Kahoko?
This is my fault.
It's a long story
- but can I tell you?
- No, thank you.
Why do bad things always happen
when she's with you?
That's not true.
Go change your clothes.
Can you stay away from my daughter?
I get worried when she's with you.
I'm scared what might happen.
No.
I don't want to not
see your daughter.
She's so simple-minded and honest
but does things that
always surprise me.
She inspires me to work harder.
I finally understand why you two
adore her so much.
I would like a permission
to ask her out.
But this isn't a good time
so I will come back later.
Excuse me, then.
Kahoko.
Go take a bath.
Mum? Mum?
What are you doing?
I'll get a towel.
I'll do it myself.
I will try not
to rely on you anymore.
I'll wake up on my own.
I'll decide what to wear myself.
I'll do the dishes after I eat.
I'll also prepare my lunch.
I'll change sheets and sew
a button on if one comes off.
I don't need rides to the station
because I'll walk.
About working on my housework
skills or getting a job
I will think about it first
before telling you.
Otherwise, I feel like
I'll never be an adult.
Can I do that, Mum?
Great job, Kahoko.
I see.
I understand.
Thank you, Mum.
Is she okay?
Not sure.
Did I make her mad for some reason?
I don't think so.
Mum, what are you doing?
Where do you think you're going?
Mum?
Wait, Mum.
What's going on?
Mum?
Mum? Mum? Mum?
So now it's her who is leaving?
What?
I love you, Kahoko.
- What?
- Will you go out
with me?
When your mum is back
I'll go ask for her permission.
The princess
in this small kingdom
was raised in this castle
with tender affection and care.
Kahoko!
Wake up!
When will you wake up on your own?
She has always relied on the queen
for everything since she was small.
Mum, which do you think
I should wear?
It's a tough one.
Their usual ritual
has come back to our home.
Right?
One thing that is different
is that I'm not here.
What am I to you, Kahoko?
Am I just a sponsor
and not a father?
After all
what you two love
is the money that I make
and not me!
So why don't you two
keep on living in this house?
It's going to rain in the afternoon.
That's not good.
The laundry won't dry.
Hey, Mum?
Have you heard from Dad?
No, I haven't.
Have you contacted him?
Not really.
Aren't you worried
that he might never come back?
He's fine.
He can't live a day
without seeing you.
That's true.
I wonder where he is, though.
Hey, Mum?
I think you have another
dependent in this house now.
Things must be tough for you, Mum.
Having your two grown kids
coming back to live with you.
Speak for yourself.
For me, it's a sort of
visiting home.
So when are you going home?
I'm going home tonight
actually tomorrow.
You sound just like Dad.
Masataka?
Did you and Izumi have an argument?
Or did something happen with Kahoko?
Well
The two of them
weren't appreciating me.
So I scolded them harshly.
I'm sure they'll apologise
right away.
What if they don't?
Are you staying for good?
It's fine.
Neither Izumi or Kahoko
can live without me.
Or they might be having fun
on their own.
That's how mothers
and daughters are.
Right, Mum?
Darn!
That's exactly what
I'm worried about.
I'll get the car. Here you go.
Thanks, Mum.
I'll get the lunchbox.
Hey, Mum?
Why don't I call Dad?
- Why?
- Because
we can't keep fighting forever.
This is not a fight.
It was him who lost
his temper and left.
Isn't he the one
who needs to apologise?
That's true, but
Besides, he said
all those terrible things.
Do you think of Dad as a sponsor?
Only talk to him
when you want something?
No, right?
- Right, but
- He looks down on housewives.
The reason I asked him
about the next day
is so I can cook something
fresh and tasty.
About the glass,
I'm the one who wash it.
He should be considerate enough
to not use something hard to wash.
Don't you think?
- That's right.
- So
don't ask him to come home
until he apologizes.
He needs to think over
what he's done.
Lock up the house, OK?
"Futaba Life Insurance"
Hello?
Hiroko?
I thought at least
Kahoko would call me.
Dad!
Kahoko?
This is from Mum.
- Thank you.
- Have a good day.
I miss Kahoko!
- You got everything?
- Yeah.
Oh right.
What do you want for dinner?
What do I want?
Sorry.
"Are you coming to school?
I have a favour to ask you."
"Got it"
Hey, Kahoko?
You're now friends
with Mugino, right?
Yeah, he made it clear that
we're just friends.
Do you need to see him?
Friendship between a guy
and a girl doesn't exist.
I wouldn't if I were you.
But he needs me
to know how well he did
on his paintings.
Besides, I learn
a lot of different things
from Hajime.
- I'll see you later.
- Oh
Have a good day.
Hajime!
Your favour?
Actually
I thought
about the three paintings
you complimented on.
I realised that
painting people brings my ability
into full play.
I see.
So here's my favour.
Will you be my model?
No?
Well
I'm not asking you to be nude.
Oh, right.
What do you want me to do?
Can you lie down there?
Just like this.
Alright.
Can I?
I'll touch you.
The legs should be like this.
Right here.
For the hand
Put them like this
Like I said
Bend your legs.
You have a stiff body.
Relax more.
Sorry, I've never done this before.
Alright, then
Hold your purse.
This is good for now.
Also Smile.
In a more natural way.
Sorry.
This is fine.
Actually
this is pretty funny.
Okay.
Oh, sorry.
It's from Mum.
What did she say?
She wants to
go out for dinner
just the two of us.
Without your dad?
Actually, last night
my dad got mad and left the house.
What?
Mad at your mum?
He was mad at me, too.
"Don't think of me as a sponsor!"
Wow. Good for him!
He finally spoke up.
Hey
what should I do?
My dad came to beg you
to be friends with me, right?
Leave him alone.
I'll sure he'll come back soon.
Why would you say that?
Mum also said that, too.
This is such
a heart-warming story
for me.
In this world
there are parents
who do way worse things
to their kids.
Is that so?
Now, pose for me.
Come on!
Alright.
As someone who was always
protected, you wouldn't know
how lucky you are to have
loving parents.
What about your parents?
Didn't they love you?
I remember you said
you don't have parents.
You know,
you ask personal questions
so directly.
- Oh, sorry.
- It's fine.
My father died
when I was really small.
My mother is probably
living with a guy
- somewhere.
- Somewhere?
Don't you see her?
Anyway, shut up and pose.
- Come on!
- Sorry.
My dad bought
some doughnuts for me today.
That's wonderful.
- Thank you.
- Thanks.
It'll be 120 yen.
Can I
- pay with this, please?
- Go ahead.
"Insufficient balance"
Sorry.
I won't need this.
What should I do, Dad?
I forgot to charge my card.
"I forgot to charge"
Kahoko, aren't you worried
about your own dad?
Is there anything
you need?
That's right.
Do you have enough charged?
No! What am I doing?
Delete it!
"Kahoko"
It's from Kahoko! Finally!
Dad, do you think
I'm overprotected?
Why a sudden question?
Is this a trick question?
Up to now
I never told my honest feelings.
But
yes, I think you are.
Of course
I know that it is
partially my fault.
I should be honest, right?
I see. Thank you.
Is that it?
No "please come home"?
I'll call her.
"Izumi"
That scared me.
Hello?
Honey? Is this a good time to talk?
Sure, what's up?
I haven't gotten money
for this month.
I thought it was today?
Oh darn, I forgot.
I'll go to the bank and wire
the money tomorrow.
Don't forget, OK?
Please.
Is that why she called?
- And Honey?
- What?
Do you need dinner tomorrow?
Of course not!
I'll never go home.
"Yes, I think you are"
"Yes"
Thank you for the dinner.
You need to finish your salad.
- Sorry.
- What do you want to watch now?
But tonight
we don't have dessert.
That's alright.
Hey, why don't we
watch a Christmas video?
Merry Christmas, Kahoko.
Let me take it.
See? Mum did a better job filming.
It clearly shows what's happening.
Hey, Mum?
Has Dad called you at all?
Oh yeah.
- I talked to him on the phone.
- Huh?
- Is he coming home?
- Not really.
Why not?
Don't worry. He'll be back.
Now
you should go take a bath.
Your button is coming off.
Give it to me later.
- Alright?
- Yeah.
Hey, Mum?
You still have
the extra dependent.
Oh, shut up.
He also drank too much
and has a hungover today.
Why don't you say something, Dad?
Alright.
I will, tomorrow.
- Tomorrow.
- I've heard that so many times.
What about you?
What will you do about the debt?
You know what?
Don't count on me
to take it over anymore.
Shut up.
I never asked you to do that.
Are you going to ask Mum and Dad?
I won't allow that.
Shut up, freeloader.
If you get a divorce
and come back home,
it would not be funny.
Right, Mum?
- Yeah.
- I won't get a divorce.
She'll take lots of money
and even the flat.
Then stop being stubborn
and go home.
If not
pay some money for food
to help us out.
Right, Mum?
Don't fall asleep, Mum!
Alright, fine.
This is for yesterday and today.
Alright.
See you guys later.
See you.
Do you want dinner tonight?
Heck no.
That's it!
Let's take a break.
You look so unhappy.
I can't draw.
Oh, sorry.
Here you go.
Thank you.
Your dad is still not back?
I've been doing some
research online
but just like you said,
things you really want to know
can't be found online.
But
just like you said
I also found that there are
many people who grew up
in awful homes.
Also how fortunate I am
to have what I have.
You're learning things
- little by little.
- But
I can't figure out the way
to get my dad to come home.
Why don't you ask him, crying?
But if I do that,
it wouldn't solve any problems.
Wow, you are learning things.
Don't just get impressed.
Tell me what to do.
Just leave him alone.
He'll come back.
Don't say that.
What if I never see him again?
Maybe that's better.
If your dad is gone,
you will no longer
be a spoiled daughter.
I was kidding.
What I meant was
that everything happens
for a reason.
The fact that your dad has left
may be the God telling you
"Stop being a spoiled kid
and think about
the future seriously!"
You said you want a job
that makes people happy.
But all you did was
reading a job guidance book.
Right?
If so
why don't you look for a part time
job or an internship?
Working at different places,
you might find things
you want to do.
"Part time jobs"
"Job postings"
- I'm coming in.
- Yeah.
I fixed the button for you.
Thank you.
What were you doing?
It's nothing.
Oh no!
Sorry.
I'll change the sheets.
- I'll do it.
- I've got this.
It'll be quicker.
Go over there.
Hey, Mum?
Maybe I'll get a part time job.
Why?
You know
to figure out what I want to do,
I should get some experience.
Could it be that
Mugino told you this?
But
I really think so, too.
Also
if you or Dad ever get sick,
I'd have to make money
to provide for us.
You don't have to worry
about that, Kahoko.
Please, Mum
I'll also work on my housework
skills as you said.
Alright.
Really?
Let's go to the student union
and find a job together tomorrow.
OK, that's what we'll do tomorrow.
Now, take a bath
and go to bed.
"Career support"
Here are some internships for you
which senior students can still do.
She would like to know
if these companies
properly practice
short working hours.
Alright, I'll look into it.
She would like to check
if these companies
have proper welfare facilities.
Alright. I understand.
What was that?
What is it now?
Actually
she thinks a daycare close
to where we live would be good.
"Elementary school"
Read this carefully.
That's all from me.
Any questions?
Can I ask you one last time?
About the schedule for the day
8am to 6:30pm between
Monday through Friday
and till 4pm on Saturdays.
The work involves
helping kids exercise and study,
taking care of their meals
and cleaning up the facility,
correct?
Well, correct.
I understand.
Let's do this, Kahoko.
"Kahoko Nemoto"
Welcome to this place.
Thank you.
We're glad to have you.
"First graders"
"Play room"
- Good morning.
- Good morning.
I get that you're sleepy
but you're almost finished.
This problem is too difficult.
There are cars and motorcycles.
Nine of them in total.
The total number of the tires is 26.
Here is how you solve this.
Each motor cycle has two tires.
Nine times two is
Can you get the ball?
Thank you.
Let's play dodge ball.
Play with us!
Please!
Are you OK?
I'm sorry.
Sorry.
Sorry that I hurt you.
It's going to be OK.
Don't cry.
Where did you hurt?
Pain, pain, go away!
See?
It went away, didn't it?
I don't think working with kids
is good for you, after all.
Why?
Kids these days are overprotected.
Things like today will happen a lot.
But I will work hard.
I like kids.
It won't be as easy as you think.
Remember, in kindergarten
you fell off a climbing frame
and cried?
If something like that happens now,
you'll have angry parents
storming in, yelling.
Can you stand that?
You can't, can you?
I still remember
when that happened.
My wife held crying Kahoko
in her arms
and completely denied
every single one of the teachers.
I tried to calm her down
and she said it was all my fault.
If you are wondering
where I am right now
I'm in a miserable situation.
Hello.
Why is it
that Kahoko hasn't called?
Kahoko?
Where is she going?
"Jonai Medical Centre"
Uncle Mamoru.
Is Tamaki alright?
She had an asthma attack?
She is fine now after the injection.
I'm so relieved.
She hasn't had asthma attacks
in a while.
Lately
she said she hasn't been
able to sleep well.
Why?
It's my fault.
Because I've been drinking again.
Hey
why does she get so upset
when you have drinks?
It's embarrassing
but I love drinking alcohol.
When I have one, I can't stop
and I keep drinking
until I black out.
- No way!
- So
I quit when I got married.
But these days
I need drinks to keep going.
When you work for the police,
you often see really awful things.
Like kids getting abused
when they did nothing wrong.
Or getting buried and
killing themselves.
He is
too pure and naive.
How are you feeling, Tamaki?
Kahoko.
You came for me.
Thank you.
Tamaki.
Don't be mad at him.
Uncle Mamoru feels sorry.
I'm not really mad.
I'm just
scared that
we'll no longer be happy.
I feel like something bad
will happen.
What do you mean?
Mamoru.
If possible
I want to ask a favour.
Anything I can do.
Actually
we got a call from the police.
My daughter
is at the police now.
Ito is?
"Police station"
"Community safety section"
Ito!
You got us worried!
What have you done?
She had a fight with a guy
she met through a dating app.
Nothing actually happened.
So she can go home for today.
Thank you very much.
Ito
What were you thinking?
I knew how hard things were for you.
So I didn't say anything
but you've been acting weird lately.
Stop sulking
and say something!
You know what?
Who I'm dating
is none of your business.
What's that attitude?
We're your parents.
I
I don't consider you two my parents.
How is it possible for you
to be so boring?
Aren't you embarrassed at all?
Honestly
I'm sick of your faces.
I would never
want to be like you when I grow up.
- Ito
- Shut up, outsider!
Alright.
- Ito..
- I can go now, right?
Excuse me.
Hey, wait!
"Art studios"
Stop, stop!
- Why?
- You're asking why?
You look
much worse than last time.
Sorry.
Are you worried?
About your dad?
It's not just that.
My relatives are going
through something.
Ito started using a dating app
and got caught by the police.
What should I do?
What should I do?
Leave them alone.
There's nothing you can do to help.
That's true, but
Hey, Hajime.
Why don't you go see Ito?
Maybe you can draw her
as the model?
I can't.
You see
I was pretty harsh to her
the other day.
I can be your model,
just like this drawing.
Sorry.
I don't want to draw
who you are now.
I see
I can't.
Don't say that.
Ito doesn't hate you.
Are you OK with that?
Maybe it's not my place to say
but I thought you
liked me?
But for you
Ito is just your type.
If you like each other,
I should be happy about it.
You're so naive!
Have you been trying to be
more independent?
Well
I'm dealing with some problems.
Let me guess. Your mum follows you
and do everything for you?
Yeah, what should I do?
Have a talk with her.
Say "don't ever get in my way!"
I can never say that.
I love my mum.
Alright, in that case
stay like this forever.
Keep getting rides from Mum
and have her packed lunch.
Hajime
let's have lunch.
No, thank you.
Your mum will be mad
and I'm not hungry.
Don't be like that.
Let's eat it together.
Hey, I've been wondering
about this for a while
but why do you always have this
though it's empty?
No reason.
Something happened?
So annoying. Just throw it away.
- But
- Do it!
I said throw it away.
Go home.
Why?
I'm working night shift
so I'll take a nap.
A poor guy like me
has to go to work, unlike you.
Go on.
"What time should I pick you up?"
Grandpa? Grandma?
What happened, Grandpa?
Oh, hi there.
Kahoko.
Grandpa doesn't have much time left.
Why would you say that?
I've been getting a stomach ache
since this morning.
It's probably cancer.
No way.
He just had a bit too much
to eat yesterday.
I said if he was so worried,
we could go see a doctor.
But he insisted to not go
because he doesn't like doctors.
That's not good. You should listen
to Grandma and go see a doctor.
I'll do it if you say so.
Thank you, Grandpa.
What brought you here today, Kahoko?
Did you want more allowance?
That's not it.
Our family has been
going through a lot lately.
Tamaki had an asthma attack
and Ito said awful things
to her parents.
Your dad hasn't come home either,
right?
You know everything, Grandma.
Really? I didn't know any of this.
I will explain it later.
So go get changed, OK?
Or we won't make it to the doctor.
Alright, alright.
I'll be right back.
Hey, Grandma?
Is there anything I can do?
Our family has always been happy
and I took it for granted.
I can't stand not seeing smiles
on Setsu or Tamaki's faces.
But I don't want to hurt anyone
by trying to do something.
- Is there anything on my face?
- No.
You sound more mature now, Kahoko.
You think so?
It's probably thanks to
the boy you like.
Can I meet him some time?
I also want to do something for him.
But I have no idea what I can do.
Unlike me, he doesn't seem
to have a family.
I think he feels lonely sometimes.
Why are you laughing?
Sorry.
Your mum said
the exact same thing to me
when she fell in love with your dad.
Really? What did you do then?
I suggested her to prepare lunch
for your dad.
You did?
If I didn't do that then
maybe you would never be born.
Maybe I'll prepare lunch
for him, too.
I can't really cook, though.
Why don't you make some rice balls?
That would be easier.
That's right.
Sorry.
It's from Mum.
"Do you know what time
you can come home?"
There she is.
"You don't need to pick me up.
I'll be a bit late."
Why?
Hello, Mum?
Sorry, I'm a bit busy now.
Sorry, but I'll be quick. Hey
This is about Kahoko.
- What about her?
- I get that
you love her more than anyone.
But she is 22 years old now.
Just let her do
what she wants to do.
Criticising me again?
No, I'm not.
If this goes on, she won't be able
to make it on her own.
You used to be so happy
about her growing up
but do you not want her
to grow up now?
What are you talking about?
Of course that's not true.
If you say so
why don't you let her go?
Lately, I've been thinking
that she is a much stronger person
than we think she is.
It's true it takes her a long time
to understand things.
But once things make sense to her,
she works harder than anyone
and does so much better
than what we expect.
You of all people know that well.
I just
want to do as much as I can for her.
I want to be with her forever,
but I know I can't.
I don't want to regret what I
should and could have done.
There are no mothers in the world
who have no regrets
about raising children.
I always wished I could have done
so much more
for you girls.
But
after all, you just
need to be ready.
Even if your child falls over,
trust that she'll get up herself.
It's much harder
to trust your children
than to love them.
So you're going to have dinner
again tonight?
Shut up.
I gave you money for food.
You keep looking at the photo.
Why don't you go home?
You know Kahoko is not
coming to get you.
That's enough! Kahoko is
Kahoko
When she was a baby
I played peek-a-boo to her.
She laughed so happily
again and again.
- Huh?
- Whenever people said
that she looked cute
just like her mum
I felt lonely inside.
But when she was in kindergarten
and we watched TV together,
I noticed that the shape of her feet
is exactly like mine.
It made me truly happy.
"This child has my DNA in her."
When I thought so
I decided I'll protect her
no matter what happens.
Why are you crying?
Why isn't she here to take me home?
Am I really not needed?
I don't know. Why don't you ask her?
I can't do that.
If she doesn't need me,
I can't keep on living my life.
Why don't you say something, Mum?
It is fine for me
if he stays here forever.
It is my fate to have
a troubled family.
You're always complaining.
You too, Dad!
Are you OK with this? I know
you're awake! Say something!
Huh?
Oh, yeah.
Not "I'll do it tomorrow."
What is wrong with this family?
Why don't you answer it?
Maybe it's Kahoko.
There's no way it's her.
Kahoko!
What's going on?
I have two favours to ask you, Dad.
- What?
- The first one
Is she here to ask for allowance?
Please come home!
I'll grow up
so you won't have to go through
troubles or get worried.
I'm sorry for saying
mean things, too.
Shall we go home, then?
Sorry, before we do that
I have a second favour.
I need to stop by somewhere,
so go home without me.
What?
- Hey, the part timer!
- Yes!
- You can take a break.
- Thanks.
Hajime!
What's going on?
What, what?
What's going on?
I prepared lunch for you.
So have some.
Your mum made it?
No.
Grandma taught me and I made it.
Is it even edible?
It is probably fine.
Alright.
It'll be a free meal anyways.
This is kelp, this is bonito,
and here's salmon.
Actually, I'm OK.
Are you not hungry?
Sorry, but I don't like rice balls.
- Why not?
- Why do you care?
I've got some bread.
Didn't you throw this away?
Any problems with that?
My mother bought it for me a long
time ago, though she had no money.
She raised my all by herself.
She told me I should be a painter,
and I liked that idea.
I painted a lot with the paint
she got me.
Guess what she did then.
Wasn't she happy to see that?
No, idiot.
One morning when I was seven,
she left me, leaving rice balls
and a note saying, "Sorry".
- Why?
- Who cares?
Maybe she met a guy?
I was put in a care home.
Nobody wanted to adopt a kid
with bad attitude like me.
I stayed there until
I graduated high school.
I got a job and a scholarship
to go to college.
And here I am now.
So you haven't seen your mum
ever since then?
Heck no.
Can you find out where she is?
My relatives all say
they don't know.
Maybe there's a way to find her.
Why do I need to do that?
You kept this because
you miss her, didn't you?
That's not true.
I'm telling you.
I kept it so someday I'll be greater
than Picasso and make her regret.
What's that face for?
You should leave.
Your mum will be worried.
I see your phone has been vibrating.
Hey!
What do you think you are doing?
Stop it! I don't need it.
Are you crazy?
Your mum will be upset.
I
This never happened to me.
What?
I'm so frustrated that
I can't do anything.
For you and everyone in my family
I want to do something.
I want everyone to be happy
and get along with each other.
But I can't do anything
and I hate myself for that.
Is this because
I'm so overprotected?
If that's the case, then I'm really
sick of being so overprotected.
It's so hard and I feel miserable.
Still, don't do this.
But
I can't think of anything else
that I can do.
That's enough.
You'll never find it.
I found it!
Hey!
Stop it already!
But
You've done enough.
But I still haven't found it.
I mean it.
I wonder if she is already home.
What should I tell her?
Maybe just simply apologise.
I'm home.
I'm sorry about
the other day, Izumi.
But believe me when I say this.
I love you just
as much as I love Kahoko.
I'll try to show it more clearly
from now on.
Why don't we talk about
Kakoho's future once again?
You're right.
Can I tell that to her?
I have to be a good husband
and a father for Kahoko.
I'm home.
Izumi
About the other day
She looks so happy.
Your pee-a-boo never failed
to make her laugh.
That's right.
When seeing this smile,
didn't it make you wonder
if she was actually an angel?
She brought us so much
joy and happiness.
I did wonder.
Kahoko got her innocent heart
from you, probably.
That's not true.
She got it from you.
Also her smiles
Honey?
I
Do you think I'm spoiling
Kahoko too much?
What?
Did she finally realise that?
This is a critical moment.
I need to tell her
how I really feel.
Izumi, about the other day
It must be Kahoko.
What? What happened, Kahoko?
This is my fault.
It's a long story
- but can I tell you?
- No, thank you.
Why do bad things always happen
when she's with you?
That's not true.
Go change your clothes.
Can you stay away from my daughter?
I get worried when she's with you.
I'm scared what might happen.
No.
I don't want to not
see your daughter.
She's so simple-minded and honest
but does things that
always surprise me.
She inspires me to work harder.
I finally understand why you two
adore her so much.
I would like a permission
to ask her out.
But this isn't a good time
so I will come back later.
Excuse me, then.
Kahoko.
Go take a bath.
Mum? Mum?
What are you doing?
I'll get a towel.
I'll do it myself.
I will try not
to rely on you anymore.
I'll wake up on my own.
I'll decide what to wear myself.
I'll do the dishes after I eat.
I'll also prepare my lunch.
I'll change sheets and sew
a button on if one comes off.
I don't need rides to the station
because I'll walk.
About working on my housework
skills or getting a job
I will think about it first
before telling you.
Otherwise, I feel like
I'll never be an adult.
Can I do that, Mum?
Great job, Kahoko.
I see.
I understand.
Thank you, Mum.
Is she okay?
Not sure.
Did I make her mad for some reason?
I don't think so.
Mum, what are you doing?
Where do you think you're going?
Mum?
Wait, Mum.
What's going on?
Mum?
Mum? Mum? Mum?
So now it's her who is leaving?
What?
I love you, Kahoko.
- What?
- Will you go out
with me?
When your mum is back
I'll go ask for her permission.