Sky Castle (2024) s01e05 Episode Script
Episode 5
1
You'll find
NOZOMI YAMADA
happiness.
Mom!
-Letting Ms. Miku stay here?
-Wakanaen also helped you
when you were young, right?
Everyone has their own secrets.
I welcome you!
We all live with secrets
throughout our lives.
They lurk in darkness,
waiting to be unveiled.
Is Ms. Miku not eating with us?
She's not part of our family,
so she may feel
more comfortable eating alone.
But wouldn't she feel lonely?
We're giving her food and shelter.
She should be well content.
How delicious!
MIKU YAMADA
SKY CASTLE
Mom
I finally got into this house.
And the secrets
will eventually be the cause of disaster.
-Here you go.
-Thank you.
Sorry, Miku.
I need to talk to Aoba,
so could you bring my portion for me?
What?
Oh, don't forget my tea too.
Don't worry. Miku and I are
getting along well at my place.
That's great to hear.
-You and Miku?
-Living together?
She has no relatives, so we took her in.
Aoba's family is taking care
of her expenses too.
Yeah.
So, you're saying
both of your families
are taking care of Miku?
That's right.
But I feel a little bad for her.
Her outfits are so lame she's sticking out
like a sore thumb in Sky Castle.
Hey. She's here.
Say something when you arrive.
Come on, let's eat.
-I got a perfect score in English too.
-You deserve a treat!
But I couldn't have done it
without the help of Big Sister Miku.
You're right.
Ms. Miku should be the one having a treat.
Not at all.
I'm already grateful
that I'm able to stay here.
You're really humble.
You must have got this from your mom.
It's time to leave, dear.
We're having dinner with your mom.
We can't be late.
-Okay.
-Ruri, hurry up!
-See you later.
-Coming!
Wait for me!
SKY CASTLE
I wanted to let you live
in a wonderful place like this.
Why did the Asamis take Ms. Miku in
despite her background?
I suspect Ms. Miku
already knows who her dad is.
That is all the more reason that
the Asamis need to warmly welcome her.
The more the Asamis are defiant,
the stronger Ms. Miku's grudge will be.
If Ms. Ruri were to be affected by this,
her entrance exams would be affected too.
This time, we're dealing with sigma k+1.
It's easy to lose points here
if you're not careful.
I'll keep that in mind.
MAY'S SCHOLASTIC TEST RESULTS
NUMBER 1 - RURI ASAMI - 496 POINTS
NUMBER 2 - SHO NIKAIDO - 493 POINTS
NUMBER 3 - MIKU YAMADA
How did I lose?
There's no way
a freeloader like you can win.
NUMBER 1 - RURI ASAMI
It's not your fault.
Forget about Ruri. Look at Sho.
Second? You're amazing!
I'm ranked 14th.
Looks like I ate your dust.
Well, I have to give credit
to the mock questions.
Mock questions?
Yeah.
My dad received
the mock questions from Ruri's tutor.
About 90% of the questions
came up in the test.
Share them with me next time!
Don't tell your dad, okay?
She was the top scorer
on this month's scholastic test
and became the student council president.
-Thank you.
-And one more thing.
Volunteer activities are also
an area of evaluation.
What are your plans?
My mother-in-law runs
a rehabilitation center. I'm thinking
she can volunteer there, and then we can
ask my mother-in-law to submit a report.
Very well. Allow me to accompany to ensure
-contents of the report are appropriate.
-Okay.
Please bring along Ms. Miku.
Her rival, Ms. Miku?
I would like to see with my own eyes
just what kind
of influence she has on Ms. Ruri.
Understood.
He was a kind
and wonderful person.
You loved him, didn't you?
Ranking second place is impressive!
But that's only because the mock questions
happened to come out in the test.
He couldn't have done it if
he wasn't intelligent in the first place.
-You should be more proud of it.
-She's right.
If I were you, I'd be making red rice.
Hmm?
Is she writing her novel?
KYOKO NIKAIDO - MISAKI NATSUME
She's making
her presence known again there.
Mrs. Izumi.
We've asked you
not to write countless times.
What are you thinking?
IZUMI MINAMISAWA
Whether I write or not,
it's up to me to decide.
Ms. Kujo, the tutor whom you hired,
supports my move.
Ms. Kujo did what?
Yes, I told her
I look forward to reading her novel.
Why did such a tragedy
befall the Saejima family?
Thinking of how
she'll write that into a novel
got me intrigued.
That's a problem!
If such a novel were to be published
and Sky Castle attracts
the eyes of curious onlookers,
Ruri's exam performance will be affected.
The recommendation process
ends in October.
Ms. Ruri would have already completed
her exams before the novel is finished.
So, you're not going to do
what your student's parent asks of you?
That is not the job of an exam tutor.
If you so insist,
please feel free to stop her yourself.
Sorry to interrupt.
I've found where Mr. Tetsuto Saejima is.
And the letter I entrusted to you?
He should have received it by now.
I too am stuck in a sea of grief
like you are, Mr. Saejima.
TO MR. TETSUTO SAEJIMA
When I think of your wife,
my heart still aches,
as I could not save Haruto
who was suffering from his own problems.
As his exam tutor,
I express my deepest regret.
YOURS SINCERELY
My dad beats me when my grades go down.
He would tell me to go kill myself.
My mom pretends not to see it
and just forces me to study.
This house is hellish.
My parents should just die.
-A novel?
-About the tragedy of the Saejima family?
That's going to cause trouble, isn't it?
Of course.
That's right, a novel!
-She can't be serious!
-Can't she be stopped?
-A novel?
-About Sky Castle?
Yes! Let's do something about it.
I definitely don't approve.
What are you doing, dear?
-I'm collecting signatures.
-What for?
It's a petition
to stop Mrs. Izumi from writing.
He's helping us manage the campaign.
As the head of neighborhood council,
I have to do something for the people.
You too, Mrs. Kyoko.
I'll pass.
-What?
-Are you objecting to what I do again?
There's a part of me that resonates
with what Mrs. Izumi is doing.
Are you siding
with that impertinent novelist?
KOHEI MINAMISAWA
Seems like things have taken quite a turn.
Next Sunday,
I'll be holding a residents' meeting
regarding the writing of your novel.
A residents' meeting?
I did not stutter.
I would love for Mrs. Izumi
to attend as this is related to you.
95% of Sky Castle residents
over the age of 18 have signed a petition
opposing the writing of the novel.
Why are all of you so wary about the work
of an unknown author like my wife?
The point is that
she is lacking consideration
for Mr. Tetsuto Saejima
and his son Haruto,
who are in the midst of grief
over the loss of Mrs. Kaori.
I've made an appointment
with Mr. Tetsuto Saejima
to seek his understanding.
You're going that far?
You're acting like
those wicked journalists.
If your novel exposes
the scandal to the public,
it's going to devalue
Sky Castle's brand equity!
Do you have any idea
what impact this will have on our kids?
To protect our children,
don't you think you should stop writing?
It's actually the exact opposite.
I believe that writing novels
is the way to protect them.
Mrs. Kaori Saejima's suicide
and her son's rejection of the
school's offer are likely closely related.
Perhaps
his parents' excessive expectations
are what caused Haruto to suffer.
I feel the same too.
Like the Saejima family,
many of the residents here
spend a fortune
on their children's education
and impose their ideals on them.
A child's life and future
should be decided by them, not us.
Yet, the parents' ideals
-Their desires are cornering the kids.
-Your opinion is not needed.
We're asking for Mrs. Izumi's opinion.
Those are my exact sentiments.
In the past, a student of mine
crumbled under the pressure of her parents
and ended her life.
I want to protect kids
from such tragedies.
My wife recommended me one of your novels.
The theme of that
was educational disparity,
depicting the realities of orphanages.
For your current novel,
do you plan to depict
the disparity as well?
Yes, I'd like to raise that issue.
In that case, wouldn't we,
the residents of Sky Castle,
be portrayed in a critical light?
Why wouldn't we? You're criticizing
our educational policies
for cornering our kids.
Even if they were to be portrayed as such,
if it could bridge educational disparities
between the rich and poor
Please mind your own business.
For the future of our kids,
what's wrong with parents
being passionate about education?
A mom lives 24 hours a day
thinking about her kids!
You've never even
had a kid yourself. Don't act big.
Even so, I'm still a mom!
I have a precious son!
That son of yours is enjoying
a lavish life in this town, right?
That's because
you worked hard for him
to achieve that. We do too.
Why should we be criticized
for the sake of the poor?
Exactly.
Could you stop playing
"friend of the poor"
just so that you can make a name
for yourself as a novelist?
Are you going to disregard the poor
with such absurd logic?
I know
just how much the kids
in Wakanaen, an institution
my family runs, are suffering!
You spent time at the institution,
so you know that better than anyone!
Could you stop playing
"friend of the poor"
just so that you can make a name
for yourself as a novelist?
Are you going to disregard the poor
with such absurd logic?
I know
just how much the kids
in Wakanaen, an institution
my family runs, are suffering!
You spent time at the institution,
so you know that better than anyone!
When you were at Wakanaen, Yoko,
you cried because you couldn't pay
to go to cram school.
Yoko?
She lived at the institution?
Could it be that Mrs. Sae
I'm sorry.
I lost my cool and
What are you saying?
Mrs. Sae graduated
from Harvard University,
and her parents are surgeons in the US.
That's right.
-She was mistaken before too.
-Stop talking nonsense!
I couldn't care less.
Mrs. Sae, I didn't mean to
Whatever you say now, it's too late.
Mrs. Izumi is right.
I was raised in the institution.
I worked hard,
overcoming the adversities there,
and I was able to live here.
It was not my fault but my parents' fault
that I came to live there
in the first place.
It's all because my dad
Enough.
Why did you have to say
you were from the institution?
And in front of all our neighbors.
You almost spoke about your dad too.
Were you going to tell everyone
that your dad
was a criminal who stole and swindled?
Lower your voice!
If the kids hear
Ruri!
Ruri!
You've been deceiving me all this time?
Every birthday,
I received a present
from Papa and Nana in the US.
Was that all a lie?
I can explain, Ruri.
I've
suffered plenty because of my dad.
I didn't want you and Maju
to experience what I went through,
so I had to keep the act up.
Going to high school was
a dream I wasn't able to fulfill.
I didn't want you girls
to go through that,
so I provided you
with the best educational environment.
I'm trying
my hardest
to make you girls happy.
Please understand my efforts.
You keep telling me
that my good grades
are due to my superior genes.
But my mom's a liar,
-and her father is a criminal!
-Stop.
But your dad and his mom are not.
It's going to be okay.
My past is not going
to change anything.
Ruri, you are still the top scorer,
and your dad is still
an elite surgeon at Teito Hospital.
Life is still the same.
Nothing will change.
Leave me alone!
Get out of my room already!
Ruri!
I'm going to live here one day.
But you can't live in a fantasy world.
But you're amazing.
To think you really made it to Sky Castle.
Dad!
Wait!
Could it be
she's the daughter of a criminal?
Yoko lied to us.
Even liars get angry?
But my mom's a liar,
and her father is a criminal!
My, it's the liar.
Still, it's unbelievable.
She said she lived in an institution?
I got goosebumps hearing it.
You've been deceiving us
for over ten years.
I was so proud to be your friend,
and I bragged about it all the time.
I feel like a fool!
I don't think she has to go that far.
Everyone here
overreaches to dress up
and conceal their misfortunes.
It's not just you.
I'm the same too.
Are you trying to defend me?
Mind your own business.
You don't have to be so down.
Even if your parents are liars,
you're far better off than me.
Don't worry.
I owe you a debt of gratitude,
so I won't tell anyone.
CROQUETTE SET C - YAKINIKU SET A
Could you bring my portion for me?
Oh, don't forget my tea.
How could you bring disgrace on Hideyo?
That's not what you promised!
Wasn't the secret safe with you?
Is Ruri okay?
If she fails her entrance exam
because of this,
I'll hate you for life!
When that happens, I'll have Hideyo
divorce you, and I mean it.
To prevent that,
I'll need your cooperation
for her volunteer work on Sunday, please!
You had it rough that day.
No matter what her past may be, Mrs. Sae
is an amazing wife, and that is a fact.
I want to be as ambitious as her.
Our family will still maintain
a good relationship with yours.
Thank you.
I heard your conversation.
What a great friend to have.
You're not very perceptive, are you?
He was mocking me.
I can see
the look of scorn behind his eyes.
You're thinking too much.
That's what I think.
My respect for you and Mrs. Sae
is still the same.
No need to force yourself.
It's just going to make me feel worse.
Hey
Wait
Please don't get me involved in that mess.
Don't forget I'm the one who made you
chief of neurosurgery department.
I don't recall asking you
to make me chief!
TAKASHI OKOCHI
It's an important mission
for the hospital.
-That has nothing to do with me.
-It does!
I found out the real reason why
the director scouted for Chief Minamisawa.
It was to cover up his scandal.
-What scandal?
-Our cutting-edge medical devices'
clinical trial data is suspected of being
falsified, and the Ministry of Health,
Labor, and Welfare is
about to launch an investigation.
The director was trying
to cover up the fraud with the help
of Parliamentary Secretary Higashibara,
who had been supporting
Dr. Minamisawa's activities.
However, Dr. Minamisawa refuses to
be involved, saying that the allegations
must be duly investigated,
which is straining
the relationship between the two.
In other words, this is an opportunity!
Oh, sorry.
I'm sorry.
If we introduce Parliamentary Secretary
Higashibara to the director,
then Mr. Asami could take back
the director's position,
-and we too could be reinstated.
-But
I don't have any connection
with Mr. Higashibara.
His classmate
from elementary and junior high is
actually Dr. Nikaido.
-You did your research well.
-I did.
Even now,
we still keep in touch with each other.
That's awesome!
Dr. Nikaido,
to save Teito Hospital,
could you introduce us
to Parliamentary Secretary Higashibara?
Do you feel the same too, Mr. Asami?
Please do.
Then, I have one request.
Look what I got my hands on!
It's the mock questions
for June's scholastic test.
Not again.
They agreed
to continue providing me with them.
Even if they're accurate, the scores
don't reflect Sho's true ability.
He will change
if he maintains his academic rank.
His success is going to motivate him
to work hard so his rank does not drop.
When I gave you
this pyramid
for your birthday,
do you remember what I said?
Do you remember?
Aim for the top.
That's right. Aim for the top, Sho!
Doing so will change
your view of the world.
The pyramid is a symbol of society.
Between a life
where you crawl at the bottom
and a life where you shine at the top,
which will you choose?
The answer is clear, isn't it?
Please don't impose those values on Sho.
You grew up in the upper echelons of
the pyramid without a care in the world.
I
would love for Sho
to be at the top of Teito Hospital.
But if I fail the entrance exam,
it's all for naught anyway.
-I have a foolproof plan.
-What?
Well
I've got a hold on that old dunce!
Isn't this great!
Mrs. Izumi.
You're writing.
I've made a terrible gaffe.
I need to apologize to Mrs. Sae
But
thank you for standing up for me.
The theme of your novel
is essentially our family's problems.
The father's expectations
are causing the child to suffer.
So, please don't give in.
Don't worry.
I'm not going to falter that easily.
I hope you stay strong too.
Yes. I'm going to do my best.
ASAMI REHABILITATION CENTER
-You're hurting me.
-Oh, I'm sorry.
Who's that girl?
That's Ms. Miku. We took her in.
She's staying with you?
The poor girl lost her immediate family,
so Hideyo decided to take her in,
at least until the entrance exams
are over.
If this was to affect
Ruri's entrance exam performance
This was also the recommendation
of the exam tutor
whose students have a 100% passing rate.
You're letting an exam tutor
meddle with your private life?
I'm leaving everything in Ms. Kujo hands.
Do you know what you're saying?
Exam tutors are like reference books.
They're disposable once exams are over.
You should distance yourself from her.
"At that moment,
the blue bird flapped its wings,
and it flew away into the sky."
-"Hey, big brother!"
-"It's okay."
"Blue birds are everywhere."
"Everyone who sent the bird off
was filled with smiles and happiness."
The end.
Thank you!
Thank you!
I'm Kujo.
It's a pleasure to be here.
I expected nothing less of a welfare
facility run by a former director's wife.
It was a very meaningful
volunteer experience.
Thank you for coming.
I'm glad Ms. Miku is
also a very kind and attentive girl.
Yes.
Ruri, you worked hard.
-Ms. Kujo, thank you for coming.
-Ms. Ruri, you did great.
You're Ruri's grandma, right?
Thank you for offering me
this wonderful opportunity.
You're Ms. Miku, is that right?
Yes.
The Asami family
has been taking care of me.
Mr. Asami must have lent
a helping hand to me
because he has
a charitable mother like you.
You don't have to be so formal.
Is something wrong?
You have beautiful nails.
I envy you, Ruri.
I wish I had
a wonderful grandmother like you.
Oh
You're welcome to visit anytime, okay?
Are you Mr. Tetsuto Saejima?
I'm Izumi Minamisawa.
I'm pleased to make your acquaintance.
You're the first ever visitor.
Two months have passed since that tragedy.
What are your current thoughts
on your wife?
It was my fault.
I thought the things I did
were for Haruto's sake.
To make him a doctor,
I forced him to study
and would beat him.
I'm the one
who drove Haruto into a corner.
Mrs. Minamisawa,
do you think you can change
the world with your novels?
Do you expect readers
to empathize with our pain
and change how they think?
I'd like to believe
they could reduce such tragedies,
even just a little bit.
It's a futile effort.
I had seen newspaper articles about a mom
who committed suicide
during her kid's exam period.
At that time,
I blamed the mom for being
so irresponsible to commit suicide,
leaving her child behind.
I was even mad
at the husband and kids, wondering why
they had failed to notice it.
In the end, I dismissed it as something
that had nothing to do with me.
We humans
unless we experience something ourselves,
we can't understand another's pain.
But there must also be readers
who can empathize.
-I want to prevent another tragedy.
-Even so!
When this gets out,
I'm sure some may blame me and Haruto.
How will Haruto feel about that?
Burdened with the grief
and responsibility of losing his mom,
he has yet to come and see me
and is probably still trembling somewhere.
I can't let him take the blame.
At the very least
I just want to protect my son.
Even if you write a novel,
Haruto and I will only be subjected
to a barrage of criticisms.
Am I doing something unnecessary?
Maybe I was being presumptuous.
So, Mrs. Izumi gave up
on writing the novel?
There's one more thing.
The sham of Ms. Ruri's mom
has been exposed in Sky Castle.
A sham you say?
They found out
she lived in the institution.
Now I know why you can't concentrate.
Your mom's true image
is different
from what you believed it was.
Your mom has been lying to you
ever since you were born.
That must really take a toll on you.
And yet
you're earnestly trying your best.
I'm proud of you.
I
just can't believe in anything anymore.
Don't worry.
I'm with you.
I won't lie to you.
Trust and follow my guidance.
Ms. Kujo,
you're the only one I can rely on.
Please show me the way.
Those who live in hope
die in despair.
Ruri's late, isn't she?
It's all Sis' favorites again.
You need to understand that she's taking
her entrance exam soon. It's not easy.
AYAKO KUJO
Ms. Kujo, did something happen?
Ms. Ruri is saying
she doesn't want to go home.
She doesn't want to come home?
She seems to be terribly distressed.
She seems to not want to see you too.
She'll be staying the night at my place.
Broken hearts
seek salvation.
I used to be on bad terms with my mom.
But if you become independent,
you will be free.
From now on,
you don't have to obey what your mom says.
Parents are the ones
who should be disposable.
Just like that,
salvation, along with malice,
creep into the crevices of their hearts.
The only person I can trust is Ms. Kujo!
Don't you think
the reason lies within you?
I'm with you.
Why would Ms. Kujo go
to such lengths for Mrs. Izumi?
SKY CASTLE
Don't tell me
THE SHOCKING TRUTH THAT WAS DISCOVERED
Subtitle translation by : Jeffery
You'll find
NOZOMI YAMADA
happiness.
Mom!
-Letting Ms. Miku stay here?
-Wakanaen also helped you
when you were young, right?
Everyone has their own secrets.
I welcome you!
We all live with secrets
throughout our lives.
They lurk in darkness,
waiting to be unveiled.
Is Ms. Miku not eating with us?
She's not part of our family,
so she may feel
more comfortable eating alone.
But wouldn't she feel lonely?
We're giving her food and shelter.
She should be well content.
How delicious!
MIKU YAMADA
SKY CASTLE
Mom
I finally got into this house.
And the secrets
will eventually be the cause of disaster.
-Here you go.
-Thank you.
Sorry, Miku.
I need to talk to Aoba,
so could you bring my portion for me?
What?
Oh, don't forget my tea too.
Don't worry. Miku and I are
getting along well at my place.
That's great to hear.
-You and Miku?
-Living together?
She has no relatives, so we took her in.
Aoba's family is taking care
of her expenses too.
Yeah.
So, you're saying
both of your families
are taking care of Miku?
That's right.
But I feel a little bad for her.
Her outfits are so lame she's sticking out
like a sore thumb in Sky Castle.
Hey. She's here.
Say something when you arrive.
Come on, let's eat.
-I got a perfect score in English too.
-You deserve a treat!
But I couldn't have done it
without the help of Big Sister Miku.
You're right.
Ms. Miku should be the one having a treat.
Not at all.
I'm already grateful
that I'm able to stay here.
You're really humble.
You must have got this from your mom.
It's time to leave, dear.
We're having dinner with your mom.
We can't be late.
-Okay.
-Ruri, hurry up!
-See you later.
-Coming!
Wait for me!
SKY CASTLE
I wanted to let you live
in a wonderful place like this.
Why did the Asamis take Ms. Miku in
despite her background?
I suspect Ms. Miku
already knows who her dad is.
That is all the more reason that
the Asamis need to warmly welcome her.
The more the Asamis are defiant,
the stronger Ms. Miku's grudge will be.
If Ms. Ruri were to be affected by this,
her entrance exams would be affected too.
This time, we're dealing with sigma k+1.
It's easy to lose points here
if you're not careful.
I'll keep that in mind.
MAY'S SCHOLASTIC TEST RESULTS
NUMBER 1 - RURI ASAMI - 496 POINTS
NUMBER 2 - SHO NIKAIDO - 493 POINTS
NUMBER 3 - MIKU YAMADA
How did I lose?
There's no way
a freeloader like you can win.
NUMBER 1 - RURI ASAMI
It's not your fault.
Forget about Ruri. Look at Sho.
Second? You're amazing!
I'm ranked 14th.
Looks like I ate your dust.
Well, I have to give credit
to the mock questions.
Mock questions?
Yeah.
My dad received
the mock questions from Ruri's tutor.
About 90% of the questions
came up in the test.
Share them with me next time!
Don't tell your dad, okay?
She was the top scorer
on this month's scholastic test
and became the student council president.
-Thank you.
-And one more thing.
Volunteer activities are also
an area of evaluation.
What are your plans?
My mother-in-law runs
a rehabilitation center. I'm thinking
she can volunteer there, and then we can
ask my mother-in-law to submit a report.
Very well. Allow me to accompany to ensure
-contents of the report are appropriate.
-Okay.
Please bring along Ms. Miku.
Her rival, Ms. Miku?
I would like to see with my own eyes
just what kind
of influence she has on Ms. Ruri.
Understood.
He was a kind
and wonderful person.
You loved him, didn't you?
Ranking second place is impressive!
But that's only because the mock questions
happened to come out in the test.
He couldn't have done it if
he wasn't intelligent in the first place.
-You should be more proud of it.
-She's right.
If I were you, I'd be making red rice.
Hmm?
Is she writing her novel?
KYOKO NIKAIDO - MISAKI NATSUME
She's making
her presence known again there.
Mrs. Izumi.
We've asked you
not to write countless times.
What are you thinking?
IZUMI MINAMISAWA
Whether I write or not,
it's up to me to decide.
Ms. Kujo, the tutor whom you hired,
supports my move.
Ms. Kujo did what?
Yes, I told her
I look forward to reading her novel.
Why did such a tragedy
befall the Saejima family?
Thinking of how
she'll write that into a novel
got me intrigued.
That's a problem!
If such a novel were to be published
and Sky Castle attracts
the eyes of curious onlookers,
Ruri's exam performance will be affected.
The recommendation process
ends in October.
Ms. Ruri would have already completed
her exams before the novel is finished.
So, you're not going to do
what your student's parent asks of you?
That is not the job of an exam tutor.
If you so insist,
please feel free to stop her yourself.
Sorry to interrupt.
I've found where Mr. Tetsuto Saejima is.
And the letter I entrusted to you?
He should have received it by now.
I too am stuck in a sea of grief
like you are, Mr. Saejima.
TO MR. TETSUTO SAEJIMA
When I think of your wife,
my heart still aches,
as I could not save Haruto
who was suffering from his own problems.
As his exam tutor,
I express my deepest regret.
YOURS SINCERELY
My dad beats me when my grades go down.
He would tell me to go kill myself.
My mom pretends not to see it
and just forces me to study.
This house is hellish.
My parents should just die.
-A novel?
-About the tragedy of the Saejima family?
That's going to cause trouble, isn't it?
Of course.
That's right, a novel!
-She can't be serious!
-Can't she be stopped?
-A novel?
-About Sky Castle?
Yes! Let's do something about it.
I definitely don't approve.
What are you doing, dear?
-I'm collecting signatures.
-What for?
It's a petition
to stop Mrs. Izumi from writing.
He's helping us manage the campaign.
As the head of neighborhood council,
I have to do something for the people.
You too, Mrs. Kyoko.
I'll pass.
-What?
-Are you objecting to what I do again?
There's a part of me that resonates
with what Mrs. Izumi is doing.
Are you siding
with that impertinent novelist?
KOHEI MINAMISAWA
Seems like things have taken quite a turn.
Next Sunday,
I'll be holding a residents' meeting
regarding the writing of your novel.
A residents' meeting?
I did not stutter.
I would love for Mrs. Izumi
to attend as this is related to you.
95% of Sky Castle residents
over the age of 18 have signed a petition
opposing the writing of the novel.
Why are all of you so wary about the work
of an unknown author like my wife?
The point is that
she is lacking consideration
for Mr. Tetsuto Saejima
and his son Haruto,
who are in the midst of grief
over the loss of Mrs. Kaori.
I've made an appointment
with Mr. Tetsuto Saejima
to seek his understanding.
You're going that far?
You're acting like
those wicked journalists.
If your novel exposes
the scandal to the public,
it's going to devalue
Sky Castle's brand equity!
Do you have any idea
what impact this will have on our kids?
To protect our children,
don't you think you should stop writing?
It's actually the exact opposite.
I believe that writing novels
is the way to protect them.
Mrs. Kaori Saejima's suicide
and her son's rejection of the
school's offer are likely closely related.
Perhaps
his parents' excessive expectations
are what caused Haruto to suffer.
I feel the same too.
Like the Saejima family,
many of the residents here
spend a fortune
on their children's education
and impose their ideals on them.
A child's life and future
should be decided by them, not us.
Yet, the parents' ideals
-Their desires are cornering the kids.
-Your opinion is not needed.
We're asking for Mrs. Izumi's opinion.
Those are my exact sentiments.
In the past, a student of mine
crumbled under the pressure of her parents
and ended her life.
I want to protect kids
from such tragedies.
My wife recommended me one of your novels.
The theme of that
was educational disparity,
depicting the realities of orphanages.
For your current novel,
do you plan to depict
the disparity as well?
Yes, I'd like to raise that issue.
In that case, wouldn't we,
the residents of Sky Castle,
be portrayed in a critical light?
Why wouldn't we? You're criticizing
our educational policies
for cornering our kids.
Even if they were to be portrayed as such,
if it could bridge educational disparities
between the rich and poor
Please mind your own business.
For the future of our kids,
what's wrong with parents
being passionate about education?
A mom lives 24 hours a day
thinking about her kids!
You've never even
had a kid yourself. Don't act big.
Even so, I'm still a mom!
I have a precious son!
That son of yours is enjoying
a lavish life in this town, right?
That's because
you worked hard for him
to achieve that. We do too.
Why should we be criticized
for the sake of the poor?
Exactly.
Could you stop playing
"friend of the poor"
just so that you can make a name
for yourself as a novelist?
Are you going to disregard the poor
with such absurd logic?
I know
just how much the kids
in Wakanaen, an institution
my family runs, are suffering!
You spent time at the institution,
so you know that better than anyone!
Could you stop playing
"friend of the poor"
just so that you can make a name
for yourself as a novelist?
Are you going to disregard the poor
with such absurd logic?
I know
just how much the kids
in Wakanaen, an institution
my family runs, are suffering!
You spent time at the institution,
so you know that better than anyone!
When you were at Wakanaen, Yoko,
you cried because you couldn't pay
to go to cram school.
Yoko?
She lived at the institution?
Could it be that Mrs. Sae
I'm sorry.
I lost my cool and
What are you saying?
Mrs. Sae graduated
from Harvard University,
and her parents are surgeons in the US.
That's right.
-She was mistaken before too.
-Stop talking nonsense!
I couldn't care less.
Mrs. Sae, I didn't mean to
Whatever you say now, it's too late.
Mrs. Izumi is right.
I was raised in the institution.
I worked hard,
overcoming the adversities there,
and I was able to live here.
It was not my fault but my parents' fault
that I came to live there
in the first place.
It's all because my dad
Enough.
Why did you have to say
you were from the institution?
And in front of all our neighbors.
You almost spoke about your dad too.
Were you going to tell everyone
that your dad
was a criminal who stole and swindled?
Lower your voice!
If the kids hear
Ruri!
Ruri!
You've been deceiving me all this time?
Every birthday,
I received a present
from Papa and Nana in the US.
Was that all a lie?
I can explain, Ruri.
I've
suffered plenty because of my dad.
I didn't want you and Maju
to experience what I went through,
so I had to keep the act up.
Going to high school was
a dream I wasn't able to fulfill.
I didn't want you girls
to go through that,
so I provided you
with the best educational environment.
I'm trying
my hardest
to make you girls happy.
Please understand my efforts.
You keep telling me
that my good grades
are due to my superior genes.
But my mom's a liar,
-and her father is a criminal!
-Stop.
But your dad and his mom are not.
It's going to be okay.
My past is not going
to change anything.
Ruri, you are still the top scorer,
and your dad is still
an elite surgeon at Teito Hospital.
Life is still the same.
Nothing will change.
Leave me alone!
Get out of my room already!
Ruri!
I'm going to live here one day.
But you can't live in a fantasy world.
But you're amazing.
To think you really made it to Sky Castle.
Dad!
Wait!
Could it be
she's the daughter of a criminal?
Yoko lied to us.
Even liars get angry?
But my mom's a liar,
and her father is a criminal!
My, it's the liar.
Still, it's unbelievable.
She said she lived in an institution?
I got goosebumps hearing it.
You've been deceiving us
for over ten years.
I was so proud to be your friend,
and I bragged about it all the time.
I feel like a fool!
I don't think she has to go that far.
Everyone here
overreaches to dress up
and conceal their misfortunes.
It's not just you.
I'm the same too.
Are you trying to defend me?
Mind your own business.
You don't have to be so down.
Even if your parents are liars,
you're far better off than me.
Don't worry.
I owe you a debt of gratitude,
so I won't tell anyone.
CROQUETTE SET C - YAKINIKU SET A
Could you bring my portion for me?
Oh, don't forget my tea.
How could you bring disgrace on Hideyo?
That's not what you promised!
Wasn't the secret safe with you?
Is Ruri okay?
If she fails her entrance exam
because of this,
I'll hate you for life!
When that happens, I'll have Hideyo
divorce you, and I mean it.
To prevent that,
I'll need your cooperation
for her volunteer work on Sunday, please!
You had it rough that day.
No matter what her past may be, Mrs. Sae
is an amazing wife, and that is a fact.
I want to be as ambitious as her.
Our family will still maintain
a good relationship with yours.
Thank you.
I heard your conversation.
What a great friend to have.
You're not very perceptive, are you?
He was mocking me.
I can see
the look of scorn behind his eyes.
You're thinking too much.
That's what I think.
My respect for you and Mrs. Sae
is still the same.
No need to force yourself.
It's just going to make me feel worse.
Hey
Wait
Please don't get me involved in that mess.
Don't forget I'm the one who made you
chief of neurosurgery department.
I don't recall asking you
to make me chief!
TAKASHI OKOCHI
It's an important mission
for the hospital.
-That has nothing to do with me.
-It does!
I found out the real reason why
the director scouted for Chief Minamisawa.
It was to cover up his scandal.
-What scandal?
-Our cutting-edge medical devices'
clinical trial data is suspected of being
falsified, and the Ministry of Health,
Labor, and Welfare is
about to launch an investigation.
The director was trying
to cover up the fraud with the help
of Parliamentary Secretary Higashibara,
who had been supporting
Dr. Minamisawa's activities.
However, Dr. Minamisawa refuses to
be involved, saying that the allegations
must be duly investigated,
which is straining
the relationship between the two.
In other words, this is an opportunity!
Oh, sorry.
I'm sorry.
If we introduce Parliamentary Secretary
Higashibara to the director,
then Mr. Asami could take back
the director's position,
-and we too could be reinstated.
-But
I don't have any connection
with Mr. Higashibara.
His classmate
from elementary and junior high is
actually Dr. Nikaido.
-You did your research well.
-I did.
Even now,
we still keep in touch with each other.
That's awesome!
Dr. Nikaido,
to save Teito Hospital,
could you introduce us
to Parliamentary Secretary Higashibara?
Do you feel the same too, Mr. Asami?
Please do.
Then, I have one request.
Look what I got my hands on!
It's the mock questions
for June's scholastic test.
Not again.
They agreed
to continue providing me with them.
Even if they're accurate, the scores
don't reflect Sho's true ability.
He will change
if he maintains his academic rank.
His success is going to motivate him
to work hard so his rank does not drop.
When I gave you
this pyramid
for your birthday,
do you remember what I said?
Do you remember?
Aim for the top.
That's right. Aim for the top, Sho!
Doing so will change
your view of the world.
The pyramid is a symbol of society.
Between a life
where you crawl at the bottom
and a life where you shine at the top,
which will you choose?
The answer is clear, isn't it?
Please don't impose those values on Sho.
You grew up in the upper echelons of
the pyramid without a care in the world.
I
would love for Sho
to be at the top of Teito Hospital.
But if I fail the entrance exam,
it's all for naught anyway.
-I have a foolproof plan.
-What?
Well
I've got a hold on that old dunce!
Isn't this great!
Mrs. Izumi.
You're writing.
I've made a terrible gaffe.
I need to apologize to Mrs. Sae
But
thank you for standing up for me.
The theme of your novel
is essentially our family's problems.
The father's expectations
are causing the child to suffer.
So, please don't give in.
Don't worry.
I'm not going to falter that easily.
I hope you stay strong too.
Yes. I'm going to do my best.
ASAMI REHABILITATION CENTER
-You're hurting me.
-Oh, I'm sorry.
Who's that girl?
That's Ms. Miku. We took her in.
She's staying with you?
The poor girl lost her immediate family,
so Hideyo decided to take her in,
at least until the entrance exams
are over.
If this was to affect
Ruri's entrance exam performance
This was also the recommendation
of the exam tutor
whose students have a 100% passing rate.
You're letting an exam tutor
meddle with your private life?
I'm leaving everything in Ms. Kujo hands.
Do you know what you're saying?
Exam tutors are like reference books.
They're disposable once exams are over.
You should distance yourself from her.
"At that moment,
the blue bird flapped its wings,
and it flew away into the sky."
-"Hey, big brother!"
-"It's okay."
"Blue birds are everywhere."
"Everyone who sent the bird off
was filled with smiles and happiness."
The end.
Thank you!
Thank you!
I'm Kujo.
It's a pleasure to be here.
I expected nothing less of a welfare
facility run by a former director's wife.
It was a very meaningful
volunteer experience.
Thank you for coming.
I'm glad Ms. Miku is
also a very kind and attentive girl.
Yes.
Ruri, you worked hard.
-Ms. Kujo, thank you for coming.
-Ms. Ruri, you did great.
You're Ruri's grandma, right?
Thank you for offering me
this wonderful opportunity.
You're Ms. Miku, is that right?
Yes.
The Asami family
has been taking care of me.
Mr. Asami must have lent
a helping hand to me
because he has
a charitable mother like you.
You don't have to be so formal.
Is something wrong?
You have beautiful nails.
I envy you, Ruri.
I wish I had
a wonderful grandmother like you.
Oh
You're welcome to visit anytime, okay?
Are you Mr. Tetsuto Saejima?
I'm Izumi Minamisawa.
I'm pleased to make your acquaintance.
You're the first ever visitor.
Two months have passed since that tragedy.
What are your current thoughts
on your wife?
It was my fault.
I thought the things I did
were for Haruto's sake.
To make him a doctor,
I forced him to study
and would beat him.
I'm the one
who drove Haruto into a corner.
Mrs. Minamisawa,
do you think you can change
the world with your novels?
Do you expect readers
to empathize with our pain
and change how they think?
I'd like to believe
they could reduce such tragedies,
even just a little bit.
It's a futile effort.
I had seen newspaper articles about a mom
who committed suicide
during her kid's exam period.
At that time,
I blamed the mom for being
so irresponsible to commit suicide,
leaving her child behind.
I was even mad
at the husband and kids, wondering why
they had failed to notice it.
In the end, I dismissed it as something
that had nothing to do with me.
We humans
unless we experience something ourselves,
we can't understand another's pain.
But there must also be readers
who can empathize.
-I want to prevent another tragedy.
-Even so!
When this gets out,
I'm sure some may blame me and Haruto.
How will Haruto feel about that?
Burdened with the grief
and responsibility of losing his mom,
he has yet to come and see me
and is probably still trembling somewhere.
I can't let him take the blame.
At the very least
I just want to protect my son.
Even if you write a novel,
Haruto and I will only be subjected
to a barrage of criticisms.
Am I doing something unnecessary?
Maybe I was being presumptuous.
So, Mrs. Izumi gave up
on writing the novel?
There's one more thing.
The sham of Ms. Ruri's mom
has been exposed in Sky Castle.
A sham you say?
They found out
she lived in the institution.
Now I know why you can't concentrate.
Your mom's true image
is different
from what you believed it was.
Your mom has been lying to you
ever since you were born.
That must really take a toll on you.
And yet
you're earnestly trying your best.
I'm proud of you.
I
just can't believe in anything anymore.
Don't worry.
I'm with you.
I won't lie to you.
Trust and follow my guidance.
Ms. Kujo,
you're the only one I can rely on.
Please show me the way.
Those who live in hope
die in despair.
Ruri's late, isn't she?
It's all Sis' favorites again.
You need to understand that she's taking
her entrance exam soon. It's not easy.
AYAKO KUJO
Ms. Kujo, did something happen?
Ms. Ruri is saying
she doesn't want to go home.
She doesn't want to come home?
She seems to be terribly distressed.
She seems to not want to see you too.
She'll be staying the night at my place.
Broken hearts
seek salvation.
I used to be on bad terms with my mom.
But if you become independent,
you will be free.
From now on,
you don't have to obey what your mom says.
Parents are the ones
who should be disposable.
Just like that,
salvation, along with malice,
creep into the crevices of their hearts.
The only person I can trust is Ms. Kujo!
Don't you think
the reason lies within you?
I'm with you.
Why would Ms. Kujo go
to such lengths for Mrs. Izumi?
SKY CASTLE
Don't tell me
THE SHOCKING TRUTH THAT WAS DISCOVERED
Subtitle translation by : Jeffery