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What do you mean? Go to the mail room...
Wait a minute! Is that...
Isn't that as good as layoffs?
What? Chief?
Chie-chan.
Maybe you can't go to a private school.
Economic Department
Maki Nakamura
Assignment
to work in the mailroom as of the date of the order.
Desk, is it true? About this assignment.
Go and cool your head for a while.
You keep writing articles that make the top brass angry, so this is what you get.
So, all I have to do is write articles that sell to the bigwigs in business and politics? Is that what newspapers do?
Stop trying to be a hero
and just grow up, that's all I'm saying.
I'm sorry, what? I need to grow up.
Promise me you'll follow company policy
and I'll put you back in.
I...
can't do what I can't explain to my child.
Huh?
My daughter is growing up so fast that I'm surprised,
and she really wants to know what in the world is going on right now.
If she asks me, "What does it mean to be an adult?"
Do you want to say, "To be obedient and not to disobey your superiors"?
That's why!
That kind of hot-bloodedness is out of style... that's what I'm saying.
What the hell? No one chased after me?
I quit my job.
Welcome home.
Teacher Torako, why are you here?
- Today is tutor day, though. - Ah, I'm sorry.
It's so hot.
It's rather unusual.
How could you the always perfect you forget it.
Did something happen at the company?
No, nothing happened.
Maybe...
you quit?
How do you know that?
I overheard you talking on the phone last night.
I thought this would happen to you who wouldn't bend over backwards herself.
I mean, isn't that crazy?
We're a newspaper, but they have no interest in exposing corruption.
All they do is talk about compliance and increasing profits.
That's not what the media should be doing. Am I wrong?
No.
Right!?
But what about your livelihood?
As I recall, the father's annual income is 4,500,000
and yours is 6,500,000,
so you would lose more than half of the income.
Wouldn't it be hard to pay the loan for this house
and Chie-chan's tuition when she gets accepted to a private school?
Nothing to worry about.
I'll have unemployment benefit for 8 months, and I can find a new job during that time.
Unemployment insurance to be exact.
Besides, if one voluntarily quits the company, as you did,
the payment will be made 2 or 3 months later.
Oh, was that so?
- I'm home. - Welcome home.
Why don't you talk to your husband about it?
That is not necessary.
Talking to him won't solve anything,
and I don't want to worry him.
Teacher Torako, you are here.
Welcome home.
Huh? Honey, what's wrong?
Hmm? Why do you ask?
Because you're home early today. Did something happen at work?
No. Nothing happened at all.
- Hey, listen! - Hey, listen! - Hey, listen!
- What is it? - No, you first.
I'll get to mine later... Chie, what is it?
Hey, I...
I can't go to private school? - Why are you asking that all of a sudden?
That's right. Why would you say that?
Because Teacher Torako told me so.
What?
Is that true?
Yeah, in my dream...
Then you don't have to worry.
Mom and Dad will work hard and make sure you go to private school.
- Isn't that right, Honey? - Ah, yes.
More importantly, you said you had something to say earlier....
Ah, yeah...
Actually...
My mom got caught up in
"It's me (ore ore)" scam pretending to be a relative
an "It's me" scam. - What?
What's an "It's me scam"?
"Bank transfer scam," to be exact.
It's when you suddenly get a call from someone claim—
Ah... Chie doesn't need to know that yet.
You've finished your dinner, right? Go play in your room.
I wanna know!
No! We need to have a little adult talk.
Okay...
Why the hell did she fall for that? The It's me scam... I mean bank transfer scam!
My mother believed that the guy who called her was me and gave them a million yen.
What's more, I have to pay for the construction of the accessibility to the house
for her retirement at the end of the month.
- So... - So what?
Can you help me somehow?
What are you talking about? I can't. Especially at this time.
At a time like this?
It's nothing.
Where the hell are we gonna get a million like that?
You know, breaking the fixed deposit.
That's Chie's tuition when she goes to private school, right?
But we can work hard to save it up again.
Don't say that so easily.
But I helped you before, remember?
I thought so at the time,
but isn't your mother a bit too careless?
I would never fall for that kind of scam.
Don't say that... I'll ask my company and relatives too.
By all means, please do that.
We don't have that kind of money.
- Oh, what about you? - What about me?
Don't you have something to talk about?
Forget it, it's not that big of a deal.
Ah... I forgot the laundry.
- If you want, do you want me to stop? - What?
Staying at your house.
My food expenses will be saved by one.
Don't worry. We have that kind of contract.
I see. Well then.
This week's course fee.
Ah... I'm sorry.
Teacher, do you think I'm cold? To my husband's mother.
I don't know. I don't really know what has happened so far.
Mother-in-law has fallen for fraudulent schemes before.
And yet, he asked for help again.
It's not like I won the lottery or picked up a lot of money.
Here you go.
- Now for my question. - Huh?
Picking up 10,000 yen or giving away 10,000 yen,
which do you think makes you happier?
It's... picking up 10,000 yen, obviously.
- You answered too fast! And so normal. - Huh...
Oh, I'm sorry.
The answer was so straightforward and with no twist that I was taken aback.
Then what's the correct answer?
Please think carefully about it. You are a newspaper journalist.
Oh, I see.
I'd probably give away 10,000 yen.
Why?
For example,
if a very poor elderly dropped his wallet,
I would happen to pass by
and give him 10,000 yen, saying, "Please use it".
It turns out that he is actually a very wealthy man, and he says,
"What a kind-hearted young man in this day and age.
That's it! I'll leave you everything I own!"
...and as a result, 10,000 yen is multiplied tens of thousands of times.
In the end, it is better to receive than to give.
No, no... It just turned out that way.
Teacher, I know it's a little early, but how about some snacks?
Come on in.
Please excuse me.
Today's snack is a bit more extravagant.
Because I was so happy, I ordered it.
Teacher, please look at this.
Ever since he announced that he's going to Todai
and will become a comedian,
his grades are going up.
He's got two D's.
Until recently, all of them were E's.
I told you, this kid can do it.
No... I could have gotten D's in all of them,
but I didn't sleep well and wasn't in perfect shape during the exam.
Enough with those excuses.
So what are we studying today?
As for you, Mama, which would make you happier?
Picking up 10,000 yen or giving away 10,000 yen.
It doesn't matter which way, pick it up or take it.
Oh, really? No! It's either you pick it up or give it away.
If you pick it up or give it away, they're both yours.
Then I'll take it.
Why? Even though you are rich.
Because if I add that 10,000 yen to Teacher Torako's fee,
Mamoru's grades will go up even more.
How about that?
I guess I'll give it away.
Oh, why?
Because, normally, I'd be happier if I picked it up,
but since it's you,
I thought the answer wouldn't be that simple.
And what's your reason for being happy giving it away?
I'm still thinking about that.
I don't like both.
Why?
Because to pick it up would be like pocketing,
and there's no reason to give it away.
They say nothing is more expensive than something free,
and money is best earned through hard work!
So for me, I won't pick it up, or give it away.
- Madam... - Yeah?
In a way, you are correct!
You said you are always available for consultation.
Ah, uh, wait a minute...
I know it sounds naive at my age,
but if this continues, I think the media will really be ruined.
In times like these, we are, by contrast, observer of those in power....
This is it.
Yes, this is Nakamura... Yes.
Why is that?
It's too early to pick up Chie...
Oh, yes, I'm terribly sorry!
I am truly sorry.
It sounds like everyone is having a tough time,
but they're better than I am.
Oh? What are you doing here, Mrs. Nakamura?
Oh, nothing, how about you, Teacher...
I dropped my 10,000 yen a while ago
and I'm looking for it.
Could this be it?
I just picked it up. Here you go.
- No, you can have it. - What? Why?
It doesn't mean it was the 10,000 yen I dropped,
and I could possibly just be lying.
No way...
Anyway, what you do with that 10,000 yen is up to you.
Then I'll report it to the police.
- 3.3 billion. - Huh?
The amount of lost items reported in Tokyo in a year.
No way! That much!?
In Japan,
there are many honest and kind people like you.
It's nothing. It's my duty.
Okay, sorry for the wait. Dinner is ready!
- Yes! - Okay, let's go!
- I'm so hungry! - Don't fall.
- Let's eat.. - Okay, let's eat.
What? Why are they all sprouts?
It's fine. It's cheap and good for the body.
Chie, turn off the TV.
Oh, I can't watch?
It's a waste of electricity.
What's going on? You never said anything about saving up like that.
There's nothing to worry about.
Prices are going up, and from now on we need to cut back on unnecessary spending.
I hate to say this at this point,
but I called my mom
and she was crying because the payment due date was coming up.
Are you still talking about that? I told you no.
But we have to do something about it!
I looked for it earlier and the fixed-term bankbook is missing.
- I knew it. - Knew what?
I kept it in case you used it willy-nilly!
What? If I want to use that, I'll tell you properly.
- I'm not so sure. - Come on, please.
My company and relatives couldn't help me.
Yeah, how about you ask your company too?
That's not possible, of course!
Why?
- Maybe I should give it to Grandma? - Huh?
I saved my allowance. I have it!
Thanks, but that's okay.
Chie, you're really kind!
I'm off.
"We regret to inform you that..."
Again.
No. I can't stand it.
No way! A 36-year-old woman
with no qualifications and no license can only get jobs like this?
There is more at 35,
the one difference is that at 36, the number drops dramatically.
I understand. Thank you very much.
Oh, Mrs. Nakamura.
Ah, Teacher Torako, what are you doing here?
Field survey.
I wanted to know how difficult it is for you to find a job.
There is no need for you to worry.
But perhaps you're here because you haven't found a new job?
No, I was just passing by and went for a little interview.
By the way, here are the jobs that they referred me to.
Ah... Thanks.
The one that seems suitable for you are:
bookstore staff, clerical work for printing company, call staff for cram school.
And if you're into writing,
you can write for various websites for 0.01 yen per character
100 words for 1 yen.
Does that mean it's 4 yen per manuscript paper? That's insane!
In that case...
the jobs you can do now
are handing out flyers, working at a pachinko parlor,
sandwich man (advertising) = placards on front and back of the body
directing traffic at a construction site, and as a sandwich man.
If you want a higher income,
you can venture into daytime cabaret.
- Me... - Impossible, of course.
Besides, there are better jobs out there...
Oh, I forgot about the other one.
It's a job that helps people, contributes to society,
and depending on one's abilities, can be quite lucrative.
What? What job is it?
Mom, it's me. Do you know me?
You came.
Yes... my husband and daughter are with me.
Nice to meet you, mother-in-law. How are you feeling?
Please, Grandma, don't die!
Don't worry, Grandma will definitely get better.
Right?
Thank you.
Forgive your mother.
What are you talking about? Of course.
- Thank heavens, right? - Yes.
What are you doing here?
You too...
I regularly deliver toys to the pediatric ward here.
Oh, is that so?
More importantly, who are these people?
Oh, they are, umm... how should I say it...
Are you...
having an affair? - No, I'm not! This is just...
It's a job I referred her to. A proxy service.
Proxy service?
I was asked by someone who had a reason not to see their family,
and the three of them helped them forget their loneliness for a little while.
Pretending to be their real family.
Do you understand? This is a part-time job.
Ah... We'll get going then.
- Thanks for your hard work! - Good work.
Let's go. Good work.
But why are you part-timing like this?
I mean, what about your job?
Why didn't you tell me? That you quit your job.
Because I didn't want to worry you.
What are we going to do?
We can't afford to send Chie to private school on my salary.
- We have finished studying. - Ah, yes.
What's wrong with you two?
No, it's nothing. I'm going to make dinner.
Then you can play with me until then.
- Yeah! - Chie, what do you want to do?
Oh, damn it!
Ow!
Are you okay?
I'm sorry, I'm okay.
I'm sorry that your husband found out
that you quit your job after I offered you one.
It's not your fault...
I didn't think
it would take this long to find a new company.
As an apology,
how about from now on you leave the house to me
and concentrate on looking for a job?
Are you sure you want to do that?
Yes, because I am the private tutor.
It's not good for us
if we don't go back to our basic principles of being the observer of those in power and the ally
of the common people.
I see.
I guess that's not good, right?
For someone hot-tempered like me.
- When can you start working? - What?
What? Really?
Mrs. Nakamura, you are an excellent reporter,
I could painfully see that.
Thank you very much.
There is only one condition.
Welcome!
Oh! Are you here to eat the stewed pork set meal again?
Well, sort of.
Oh, I didn't know you were here.
Yes, I just wanted to let you know that my son has become motivated
in studying just like both of your children.
Good for you.
What's wrong? You don't look well.
Actually, in the heat of the moment, I shouted "I quit".
Oh my, that's bad!
Should I ask my husband to introduce you to some jobs?
Don't worry.
I just had an interview with a trade press and they offered me a job.
- Then that's great! - But there's one condition.
- What? - What is it?
They want me to promise to follow the company's policy when writing articles.
Does that mean you can't write freely?
Yes.
So what did you say?
For now, I said, let me think about it.
I see.
If it were the two of you, what would you do?
- For me, I'd probably work. - Why?
Because isn't it a blessing to have a paycheck every month?
Besides, there is no job in the world that you can do
without putting up with anything.
You may be right, but...
I think it would be better if you don't work.
Why?
Because your husband works too, right?
Then why rush into making a decision?
But I was rejected by most of them,
and I don't know if we can make it on my husband's salary alone.
Oh, really?
If you want, would you like me to lend you a million yen?
What!?
It's nice, isn't it, being rich?
- Your husband's a banker, isn't he? - Yes.
If you want, could you lend me some money, too?
Oh, but my husband is very strict about places with no chance of recoupment.
Oh no, you made it so clear!
What's wrong?
No, it's nothing really serious, though.
My stomach is not feeling well.
Oh, you want stewed pork set meal, right?
You'll feel better after eating something delicious!
Yes, if you are in trouble, you can always ask me for help.
As a senior in life, I can give you advice.
Ah! That's a nice idea.
Since we got to know each other this way,
we should have a girls' night out regularly.
Oh, that sounds fun! Well, you should come by my house sometime!
What!? No way!
I've never been in someone's rich house since I was born!
I'm so excited!
What's the matter?
I'm sorry, I forgot to pick up my daughter from daycare.
That's not good.
I'm home—
Welcome home.
Teacher Torako, what's going on? What's with the outfit?
Since I had to go all the way, I decided to go with a young wife's style.
This way I can do more housework.
Oh, I borrowed your apron.
- And Chie? - Don't worry, I picked her up myself.
- What do you think? - This is delicious!
- Welcome home. - Mom! Why don't you eat, too?
Teacher Torako's cooking is delicious!
Would your mother like to dine with us? Or take a bath?
But first, I have to run the washing machine.
Laundry has piled up...
I thought it might be meddlesome, but I did it anyway.
- And I ironed your husband's shirts, too. - I'm sorry, even that.
Mom, the sink is sparkling clean, too.
Lime and scale had accumulated,
so I cleaned them off.
Also, I rearranged the cupboard.
It was hard to find where everything was,
and the plates were hard to put out.
Ah, I'm sorry.
- Teacher Torako, more, please! - Okay, okay.
Eat a lot and grow up, Chie-chan.
Yeah! Fill it up, please!
Come on, why not eat with us ?
Ah, yeah... I'm gonna take a bath first.
- Chie, let's try some asparagus. - Yes, it's delicious!
I look awful.
Newspaper rock, paper, scissors!
- Ah, I lost! - You both lose again.
Let's go, ready!
Newspaper rock, paper, scissors!
- Oh, no! Again! - Ah, I lost!
- My scissor lost. - Both of you fold the newspaper.
- Okay. - Hey, what are you doing?
Mom, let's do it together!
Teacher Torako taught us how to do it!
You fold the newspaper in half each time you lose in rock-paper-scissors,
and the person who can no longer stand on it loses.
- It's fun, Mom! - It's a nice change of pace.
Okay, let's go! Ready!
Newspaper rock, paper, scissors!
Damn it!
I did it! I won!
You can't do it anymore, Dad.
- Not true. Watch me... - Really?
Ready!
Newspaper rock, paper, scissors!
Ah... I lost.
Chie, you okay?
- It's gotten smaller. - It's gotten smaller, hasn't it?
- Oh, no! Teacher Torako, help me! - It can't be helped.
Then please come over here.
I love you, Teacher Torako!
Hey, that's not fair!
- Come on, let's go. - Okay!
Ready!
- Newspaper rock, paper— - Come on! That's enough!
That hurts!
- Why'd you do that? - That's my line!
I'm having a hard time looking for a job every day,
how can you be so carefree playing around?
That doesn't mean you have to be mad, you know?
I am angry! I'm a newspaper reporter!
What are you doing? Roughing up the newspapers!
I'm sorry.
We didn't mean it that way.
You know,
I just want to tell the world the truth as it is.
Despite that,
it hurts when your company says,
"Your sense of justice is bothersome," you know what I mean?
That's why I'm sorry, okay?
Chie, you've grown up now, you should know better!
How Mom feels.
If I don't find a job,
you really might not get into private school!
Hey! You don't have to hit Chie too.
If you're going to talk big,
at least climb up a little higher so I don't have to work!
Or what?
Did God give you permission not to worry too much?
- Hey! Don't talk to me like that. - Don't be mad at Dad!
Ah, that's enough! Both of you just shut up
and do what I tell you to do!
Mrs. Nakamura...
- You need to calm down a little. - And you too, putting on an apron
and pretending to be the housewife of this house, can you stop it?
If you do all the housework perfectly
and the family likes you, of course they'll think you're taking over.
Even the cooking, they really don't know that I made it.
But what are you doing provoking the mother like that?
Don't tell me you're trying to destroy that family?
Not really. I just wanted to try being a young wife.
What the hell...
I kind of wanted to see you in that costume.
But what are you gonna do now?
If the mother doesn't find a job,
the family will really fall apart.
I'll ask an old acquaintance of mine
to refer her to some good jobs.
You are still as kind as ever, Fukuta.
[Imitating Beat Takeshi] Shut up, you idiot!
You know, to begin with,
there's picking up 10,000 yen or giving away 10,000 yen,
which one makes you happier, I don't even understand what you're trying to ask, you idiot!
You...
You're gonna say I don't sound like him, aren't you?
I need you to do something for me.
What?
I forgot to buy milk.
"I may be meddling, but I bought it."
Hello?
This is Maki Nakamura, who you interviewed the other day. Yes.
Umm, if it's okay with you...
I'm sorry, hold on for a minute, I've got an incoming call...
Hello?
Hello? It's me.
Honey? What's going on? You're calling from a pay phone.
I lost my phone.
What? What happened?
I had it in my bag, but I got snatched,
and in it was the money the company had entrusted to me.
Hey, what are you doing!?
What... What am I gonna do!?
If I don't get a million yen right now,
I'll get fired for embezzlement.
Where are we gonna get that kind of money?
Hey, please, can you help me?
Teacher Torako, what are you doing here?
The same to you, Mrs. Nakamura. Did something happen?
My husband got into a bit of trouble...
Where is he?
Okay. 10,000.
...Damn.
What are you doing?
We were betting on whether or not you would be deceived.
What?
I don't understand what you mean.
I'm sorry, but the call you had earlier
was from me.
What!?
[Imitating Sakutaro] What... What am I gonna do!?
If I don't get a million yen right now,
I'll get fired for embezzlement.
He's halfway decent at imitating people.
Why would you do this kind of thing?
Mrs. Nakamura,
you said you would never be fooled by a bank transfer scam, so I gave it a try.
Only those who make fun of others in that way
are often unable to make calm decisions when it comes to themselves.
What the hell is wrong with you?
One day, I thought you tried to kidnap Chie, and then you did this to me...
Torako is just
worried about you losing your job and your mental health...
Enough. Please leave me alone!
I was only deceived by your cowardly tactics,
but I am as calm as ever, so don't worry!
There are four words I dislike.
Huh?
Up until now there were three,
but now there is one more.
The fourth is "don't worry".
Maybe you think it's right or cool not to worry,
but at that point, it's giving off an aura of "I'm actually worried".
In fact, your family is already worried about you a lot,
so don't be so stubborn and say, "Please help me".
There are plenty of people in this world who don't have a family to take care of them,
so stop pretending to be tough!!!
Did you know?
They say that parents being upset in front of their children is worse for their education.
- It's been a long time since I've seen it. - What?
Oh, I'm sorry.
She just snapped,
but that's the real Torako.
Ever since she was little, a lot of things happened to her,
and she was filled with anger
at the unfairness of the world and those who are blessed.
But...
she's really kinder than anyone else,
and has a greater love than anyone else.
...and I believe her.
- What is this? - Please listen to it.
Torako secretly recorded it.
Dad, is Mom okay?
Maybe she's not okay. The way she was acting.
Dad, is Mom okay?
Maybe she's not okay. The way she was acting.
Why did Mom quit her job?
She's an ally of justice,
so she couldn't tolerate cheaters or wrongdoers.
She's too straightforward and clumsy at times.
What's "clumsy"?
Nowadays, people get swayed by their surroundings,
and read the atmosphere,
but Mom can't do that.
So, she doesn't stand out and gets criticized a lot,
but she doesn't show it and just keeps on trying.
Is it because she's scary when angry, or because she's on the side of justice?
Yes, yes, she's serious,
so she tries to do everything perfectly at home.
Is that why she always gets mad at you
when you wash the dishes, because they're still dirty?
She's the one who breaks plates so easily.
She gets angry easily when I make a mess in the room.
But Chie, you don't like that Mom's like that?
No, I love her! What about you, Dad?
Of course I love her,
so let's just pretend that the good guys are in a pinch right now
so we can both help Mom out.
After I play with my toys,
I'll make sure the room is clean,
and if Mom's tired,
I'll rub her shoulders!
Okay! Dad will
heat the bath before Mom comes home,
and fold the laundry
and clean the dishes so she won't get mad at me.
Let's both do our best
to help Mom as she looks for a job
with some peace of mind!
Yes, but don't tell Mom,
because she doesn't like to be bothered,
and you and I need to be cheerful, like we always are.
Okay! Cheerful like we always are!
- Okay, let's go? - I'm home.
Ready! Newspaper rock, paper, scissors!
Oh! We did it! Yay!
- Fold your newspaper. - Okay.
Welcome home! You came home just in time.
Teacher Torako, why?
We were in the middle of a game the other day, so I came to settle it.
It's okay, right? It's not a newspaper this time.
Besides, one more and we're gonna beat Teacher Torako.
Mom! Mom, get in here, quick!
- Hurry! - Come on, get in!
- Hurry! Hurry! - Okay.
- All right, Chie, go! - Yeah! Let's go!
Newspaper rock, paper, scissors!
Oh, no! We lost!
- Chie, go for it. One more! - Let's go?
Ready! Newspaper rock, paper, scissors!
- Oh, damn it! - Ah, again?
- It's gotten so small now. - That's impossible now.
It's okay! Chie, come here!
You too, hold on to me!
- Okay. - Yes...
Okay, Dad, you do the rock-paper-scissors!
Okay!
Newspaper rock, paper, scissors!
- Oh! Why? - Ah... Why is that?
Why did you go for scissors, Dad?
- Are you giving up? - Nope, not yet!
- It's impossible. - It's okay!
We're a family.
Chie... one leg, okay?
Ah, okay.
Let's go!
This time, you do the rock-paper-scissors, Mom.
Hold on more tightly.
- Good luck. - Okay.
Newspaper rock, paper, scissors!
- Oh! - Oh! We did it!
Are you okay?
Unfortunately, you lose.
It was so close...
But it was fun, right, Mom?
What's wrong, Mom?
No need to cry, just because we lost.
It's not that.
Honey, Chie...
Please help me!
What?
I...
I always thought I was right.
That you were unreliable, so I had to pull myself together,
and I felt like I was the one doing all the hard work.
It can't be helped. In fact, I don't make much money.
That's not all.
I wondered why Chie loves her dad so much.
I'm working so hard,
why won't she tell me she likes me more?
I do love you too, Mom.
I know. It's Mom's fault.
Even work is the same.
When I said, "I'm going to quit this company," I thought,
"why can't people understand my value?"
and that they're the ones who will suffer when I'm gone.
But in reality, it's the opposite.
They don't need me.
People like me are just nuisance.
That's not true.
But you know, earlier,
when I was hugging you and Chie,
I realized something even more important.
I'm lost without the two of you.
I can't do anything without help from both of you.
In this world,
what really matters to me
is you and Chie.
Because with all my faults,
you two love me.
Nevertheless...
when I said, "Just do what I tell you,"
I'm sorry for that.
And...
Because I am like this,
I am sure I will cause you more and more trouble in the future,
so from now on,
continue as you always have
to help me. Please.
We have no choice now, do we?
Let's continue to help her, Chie.
Yeah, let's do that!
Huh? Hey, what's with that tone?
In no time at all, she was back to her usual self.
But I love you, Mom!
- Thank you for everything. - Thanks for everything.
That's good.
No, sorry... sorry.
Yes, this is Nakamura.
Ah, Mom(-in law), it's been a while.
Yes, we're fine, so please use that.
Oh, no... Please don't cry.
It was Sakutaro who asked to pay for it.
Yes, yes.
Likewise, please continue to ask for our help from now on.
Yes! Yes, goodbye.
Teacher Torako,
I think I know the answer to that question.
Picking up 10,000 yen or giving away 10,000 yen,
which one makes you happier?
It's the one that gives away.
If you pick it up, you'll only be happy for a moment,
and the who who dropped it isn't happy,
but if you give it to them,
both you and them will be happy.
Your husband's mother seemed very grateful.
I noticed one more important thing.
No matter how hard life is,
we should not be poor in spirit.
If you don't have a rich heart,
you will lose sight of who you really are.
What do you think?
I think that's all right.
Poverty is a stranger to industry
For now, it all worked out this time,
but aren't you going a bit too extreme lately?
Kidnapping, fake live show, and now an It's me scam.
Bank transfer scam.
I used to think that whatever extreme things you did, you were doing it
for the sake of the children and their parents....
Lately, things have become a bit unsettling.
You really
don't mind if the family is ruined, or rather,
I think you want it to be that way.
It doesn't matter. I'll try not to cause you any trouble.
Does that mean
you don't think of me as a real partner?
Why are you being so serious today?
The 80 million, it's gone.
- Sorry, I used it. - For what?
The usual.
It's your money, so I don't mind,
but at least tell me if you're going to use it.
There's also the cost of living,
and I'm trying to increase it by day trading.
What?
Okay, I'm sorry.
So, even though you're apologizing, but your face is scary.
Sorry.
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Thank you very much.
Histopathology Report
- Welcome home, Madam! - Whoa, you scared me!
What? What? Oh, today's tutoring day!
- Where's Takashi? - He's studying upstairs right now.
- I thought I'd make some tea. - Tea. Tea!
Tea, I'll do it, yes.
Oh, that scared me.
- What's up? - What? Why?
The store is closed and you're not well.
Maybe
the test results were bad?
What... how do you know?
Your stomach has been upset lately, and you said you were gonna have it checked again, right?
Teach, I...
have stomach cancer.
Just kidding.
No.
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46.3 million!
Let's think about it. How to get it.
Could you please buy my stewed pork?
I'm gonna set a lot of things up.
Burn down this store. 40 million in fire insurance.
- You can leave it to Takashi. - Please don't stop me!