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Masato...

You were looking at me the whole time before, weren't you?

I-I'd never do that.

I suppose not. I am your sister-in-law, after all...

Shizuka!

No one is off-limits for love, right

Don't... If you hold me like this, I'll fall in love with you too!

What's going on here?

- Brother! - Let me explain!

- You're terrible! - Brother!

- Augh! - Brother!

Now... we're free.

That was how it all cleared up...

and our forbidden love triangle came to an end.

Absolutely not! Even if you say it's the end...

How are you going to face your relatives after?

[I love these types of stories! It's my total guilty pleasure]

That's how a normal person would react... [Falling in love with your sister-in-law is disgusting]

His sister-in-law, huh?

Why marry, even if it's a camouflage?

Because I have someone I love.

They're someone I can't marry.

The woman I love is Miharu.

But between Momose, Miharu, and Asahi...

Who loved who when?

Momose and Miharu were classmates in junior high school...

So that means Asahi and Miharu met after...

and Miharu exchanged the younger brother for the older?

No!

I slipped up and started thinking about it...

We're not supposed to interfere with each other's private lives! Okay!

But that's impossible! It's his sister-in-law!

He loves his brother's wife enough to get into a fake marriage...

Knowing only that much of the story...

It's like only reading the first free volume of an e-book!

Momose would probably be annoyed in my shoes too.

You're here!

Is that so bad?

You didn't even turn on the lights. What's wrong?

I'm thinking about something. It's calmer in the dark.

- Okado... - Yes?

Not long ago, I got a call from Miharu.

Miharu?!

- Forget it. - But if you stop there...

I'll be so curious I won't be able to sleep!

- You know Miharu and I were classmates in junior high, right? - Right.

A friend from then seems to have heard from somewhere that I got married.

He apparently visited my family's bento shop.

Well, he told Miharu we should all celebrate our marriage.

What a good friend!

Since we have a fake marriage, I wanted to have as few celebrations as possible.

I'm in favor of that.

Because when I pay you back, we're going to get a divorce.

I'll come up with a good reason and turn them down.

Okay.

His classmate...

This might be my chance to ask about what Momose and Miharu were like back then!

Well...

If you turn down the celebration, Miharu might start to doubt our marriage.

Really?

It's like... our small oversights will pile up and make Miharu start to have doubts.

I can't deny that...

I'm okay with going to this celebration.

I've already met your family, so I'm ready for any questions they might ask.

This is what a fake marriage is for.

Well, that's true.

Then, if it's okay with you, can I accept?

Yeah!

- Huh? - Well, I mean...

(team credit)

[ONLY JUST MARRIED]

- Congratulations! - Thank you!

[Episode 3]

I'm a little surprised.

I always thought my husband was the type to read books alone, even on his days off.

But he has so many friends!

He does read books alone, though!

I'll go grill the meat.

When we all hang out together, it's always this group.

- Like when we went see fireworks! - That brings me back!

And that Rip Slyme concert too!

Shu went to a Rip Slyme concert?!

Don't you remember, Shu?

I twisted my ankle on the way home, and Shu carried me on his back all the way!

- Did I? - Of course you did!

It makes sense, but there's so much I don't know about Momose.

Hey! Don't do that! No!

Hey! No, Otome!

I'm so sorry.

What? Shoko Mamiya?

What?! No way!

Why? My place is nearby, but why are you two here?

Momo...

Well, we're celebrating our marriage with my husband's old classmates.

- And how do you know a receptionist at my work? - Huh?

I went to get a bento at your family's shop the other day.

Your wife really helped me out!

Yeah! That's right.

Oh? So you're his fake marriage partner?

- We became friends after that, right? - I see...

So Miharu's husband is Momose's older brother?

The owner of the bento shop?!

- His name is Asahi. - Asahi?

She's good at getting information...

So his classmate is his sister-in-law...

Was your husband your first boyfriend?

- It's a little embarrassing, but... - For real?!

Nosy, nosy! Good job!

So you and your husband were devoted all the way to marriage?

Well, a lot of things have happened, but...

in the end, I'm devoted to Asahi!

What?! Lots of things? What does that mean?

Lots of things? Lots of what things happened?

Mamiya, have some meat.

Thank you.

A diversionary tactic!

- I want to drink some wine too! - I'll get you a glass.

Are you sure?

What things happened that led to your devotion?

Could Momose actually be an aggressive pursuer?

Nope, not a chance.

So that means Momose's love was always unrequited?

- Sorry. Were you waiting long? - No, I just got here.

Did he always watch them from behind a tree? - I've never been to Harajuku.

I got a Morning Time Tea.

From behind a vending machine?

From behind a bargain sale banner?

That would make matters worse...

Is there anything I can do to help?

Oh! Are you okay?

- I'm okay. - Are you drunk?

Sure am. But I'm so glad...

Everyone was able to come celebrate your marriage.

Thank you.

You're the one who suggested it, right?

And it was great!

It was all for my cutey-wooty widdle brother-in-law!

I am your younger brother-in-law, but we're the same age.

Yep, you're right, you're right.

Oh! I'll do that, Miharu. Just sit down.

You're so nice widdle brother!

I told you!

I had fun joining in with you guys today.

See you tomorrow at work, Momose.

- Could you tell Miharu I said thank you? - Sure.

I'll walk you over there!

- Are you sure? - Take care!

- Thanks for dropping in! - See you, Oto!

Bye Oto!

Shoko Mamiya totally surpassed me in the leading role today.

I learned lots thanks to her...

Come on, Miharu! You drank too much.

What should we do? Where does she live, again?

- Momose's family home. - Oh, really?

- Shu, why don't you carry her on your back? - What?

Like when you were in junior high.

That's a good idea! Momose, please do!

I'll have my brother come pick her up.

Why would he do that?

That behavior is why the girl you love got snatched up by your older brother!

- Thanks, Shu. - Sure thing.

- I'll leave the rest to you. - Yeah.

Let's go, Miharu.

Geez...how much did you drink?

I'm home.

Oh? Is this Miharu's?

Did I take this home by mistake?

- Momose- - Don't do unnecessary things.

Telling me to carry Miharu on my back...

Did you think it was a chance to push Miharu and I closer?

It's not a big deal. It's just taking her home.

It's not like anything further would happen.

It's not what I want.

I want to love Miharu without anyone realizing it.

That's all I want.

I want to make sure we're both clear again.

I married you to prevent unnecessary meddling and prying from outsiders.

And to me, you, my marriage partner, is also an outsider.

Please don't forget that.

I'll bring this back to her.

I made ths shutters of his heart slam shut.

Yeah, good job.

- I can sense the rhythm to this curve. - Right.

And where's the character?

- Hello, hello! - Welcome!

- Masuda! - Hey.

Thank you for looking after my husband.

Okado... Wait. It's Momose now!

But maybe I'll take this chance to call you Akiha.

I go by Okado at work, so you can call me Okado.

I sense the pattern now. Input complete!

- We'll be having our meeting now, right? - Yes, thank you.

- I'll tidy up, then. - Oh... huh?

Hold on a second... What?

What? Is that your design, Okado?

- Yes. - You can do this sort of pattern too?

I do designs with lots of elements with you because you give me so many requests.

But I'm more skilled at simple designs.

Would you like to have a go at the huge event sponsored by Saitama Prefecture, Total Design?

- Total Design?! - Yeah.

Well, I'm preparing to participate in the project competition.

But what do you think? Are you interested?

Really interested! Does that mean I'll participate in the competition too?

Leave all the talking to me.

All you have to do is come up with a cool design for the competition in time.

You're totally allowed to just sit next to me at the competition.

Thank you!

If this goes well, it would be a huge accomplishment.

Yes. I'll do my best!

Now I'm getting nervous...

Don't get nervous!

You have the best consultant in your home! Your own home!

Though he's not quite at my level yet...

[Are you at the shop today?]

Do you have a second?

Sure.

Actually, I'm doing some work now.

If it's work, I'd better not get in your way.

The shutter of his heart is still closed, huh?

Augh! I was so careless!

So you held onto it.

Asahi set up a food stall at an event today, so he'll be back late.

I'm in the shop, though!

[Okay. I'll stop by later, then.]

[Thank you!]

Good morning.

Okado? Didn't you say you were working from home today?

Turns out I focus better at the office.

Akiha, you have a visitor.

Who's that hottie?!

So you do work here!

- What? Why are you here? - This.

You forgot it at the vet.

I was looking for this! Thank you!

You said you were a designer, but it's really true!

Hey, I wanted to talk to you about something.

A leaflet advertising to pet owners?

The director told me to do it.

I want to know more about design so I can make it myself.

Sure, because you brought back the papers I forgot.

Nice! Lucky me!

This is an ad I got at work before for a pet groomer opening.

I don't know it will help, but here.

Whoa! That's amazing!

You made this, Aki?

I am sort of a designer.

Wow! Can I make something like this on a computer too?

If you learn the software, it shouldn't be that difficult.

The software you use?

Man! Teach me! Teach me! Please?

What is it?

You're just good at asking for help.

I wish I had that personality.

I get that a lot.

I can't ask people for help.

I always overthink things.

Is there something you want to ask of someone?

Yeah.

That reminds me, are things going well for your friend in the fake marriage?

Wh-Why bring that up?

No reason. No need to panic about it.

Th-That's true...

Is that friend really you?

What?!

[Momo's Bento]

Micharu, I'm home.

Asahi? You're back already?

- Yeah. I sold out quicker than I thought. - Wow!

I got you these really popoular...

cinanfier as a souvenir!

- You mean financier? - Oh, financier?

I'm so happy! Yay!

What are those? Fresh spring rolls?

Yeah. I was thinking of putting them on the new menu. Want to taste them?

Of course I do!

Here you go.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

[Okado]

Excuse me.

Yes?

Oh! Momose!

Do you like sweets?

Financier? I love them!

I'm glad to see you've gotten better.

I'm so sorry I worried you back then.

I'm much better, you see.

Where's Akiha?

She's doing work she brought home with her.

Neglecting her dear husband?

That sounds like her.

It sounds like her?

She's always been like that.

When she gets caught up in a drawing, she won't eat. She won't even bathe!

Really?

We got married without knowing much about each other.

Sorry.

It's nothing to apologize over!

If you know everything about your partner...

you definitely can't get married.

It's good for a married couple to not know each other.

There you go.

Thank you.

You're a really bad liar, Aki.

You catch me off guard by saying weird stuff.

Don't call me "you". The name's Yuito.

Even I didn't think I'd nail it right on the head.

You probably think marrying someone you don't even love is pretty unbelievable.

Not really.

If everyone's conditions for the contract are satisfied, it's fine.

Marriage is just a contract, after all.

Lots of married couples don't love each other.

Well, the shutters of his heart are closed anyway.

The shutters of his heart?

I'm just another outsider. It's sad.

Aki.

What are you doing?!

Cheer up.

- Huh? - Ah!

It's not what you think!

- Not what I think? - Right. It's not like that.

What?

Who's this?

My husband.

Your husband? You mean...

Your husband?!

I've interrupted, haven't I?

I'll be at home.

Momo... Please wait!

No way...

[Shu & Akiha Momose] No way...

[Shu & Akiha Momose]

Listen... About before...

About the guy that was holding you?

That was just a hug. It was nothing.

I don't mind.

I don't want you to misunderstand. He's just a friend.

You hug your friends?

You know, when you're really pumped, or you understand each other's feelings...

or you get really excited...

Don't male and female friends hug each other?

- They don't. - What?

What about when you're watching soccer and they score a goal?

Were you two watching soccer?

We weren't, but in exciting times like that...

there's a... hug of friendship.

That's it! A hug of friendship!

Why am I desperately trying to explain this to him?

I don't really care.

After this marriage is dissolved, you're free to remarry or not.

I'm not upset that you're preparing for that now.

Let's both be free to act in that respect.

- Free? - Yes.

We are adults.

[Actor Mamoru Shiomori Pauses All Activities Due to Adultery Divorce Talks Already Reported with Wife]

Isn't it weird that a piece of marriage paper makes you belong to someone else?

Do you ever feel like cheating, Momose?

That feeling doesn't exist in me.

Oh! Your wife is certainly loved.

Oh! Momose!

Yes?

Is your wife doing well?

Is there something wrong with her?

She's preparing for the competition!

You're giving her lots of good advice, right?

- Competition? - What?! She hasn't told you yet?

Oh... Yeah.

I'm home.

He didn't say someone was coming over...

Must be Miharu, huh?

It's been a month? Well, you got married out of the blue!

It's not Miharu?!

Did you come here because you couldn't resist anymore?

I don't want the wife to take you away.

It's been so long, let me give you a big hug!

Sure, help yourself.

No way...

Let's both be free to act in that respect. We are adults.

Okado? Welcome home.

Do you have a visitor? There's heels in the entrance.

Oh, yeah, actually...

I'm just about to head out, so don't worry about that!

- Right now? - Well, um...

- With a friend. - Oh...

That guy from before?

Take your time.

T-Take my time?

If he needed someone like that, he should have married someone willing to do that in a fake marriage!

I'm his wife! I'm allowed to be mad he's bringing girls over.

Being free to love other people when we're married...

This is ridiculous!

How sad!

What?! Shoko Mamiya?

What a coincidence! I overheard you.

You say it's a fake marriage...

but you really love Momose, don't you?

What?! That's not-

But Momose loves Miharu.

Having a husband who will never pay attention to you...

It's futile!

Home run!

Thanks for today. I feel so much better.

Don't hesitate to stop by because I'm married, okay?

Is this for that competition?

I thought I'd make two proposals, just in case.

Hm... I'm not feeling B.

- It's too aggressive, huh? - It's too close to your personal style.

No one's looking for a design from Okado.

Your design should reflect what the client wants.

Sorry.

I like B, though.

Boss?!

It'd be great for the competition. Okado wants to go with that one too, right?

No way! There's no chance she'll win with that one.

Let me take Okado's place, instead.

- I think Masuda brought it up to Okado as a wedding gift. - What?

However, what he gave you wasn't work, but a huge chance!

It's up to you whether or not you'll grab it.

I'm considering this one.

Good luck in the competition!

Boss? Do you have some time later?

I was wondering if you'd go with me to a mock competition.

I was going to meet up with my wife later.

It's been a while.

You look well. Have a seat.

You're already sitting, huh?

- Did you fill it out? - Oh...

That, huh? That's...

That's... What was it, again?

I figured you'd say that.

Let's order something first.

These cream sodas look super tasty.

Here you go.

I even brought extras.

[Divorce Papers]

No cream soda, then?

- Here. - Thank you.

- You don't have to thank me. - Of course I do.

You went all the way to the shop to return my scarf.

I really like that scarf.

So... Here!

Scones!

You made them?

I did. I wanted you to eat them.

Scones are really good with jam. Did you know?

Let me see.

You're amazing, Shu!

I'm so grateful to have a husband in times like these!

That kind of made it sound like you were my husband, huh?

I meant that for Akiha.

I don't think Akiha relies on me, though.

That's not true.

You rely on Akiha too, right?

I'm not sure.

Lots of things change when you get married...

and maybe not all of them are good changes...

but I feel happy inside...

that Asahi and I are still a team in marriage.

And I think that happiness increasing little by little is what makes a married couple.

So it'll be the same with you and Akiha.

Yeah.

I'm home.

Again?

It's Miharu today, huh?

- You need lots of jam. - Okay.

Oh! Akiha, welcome home! Sorry for intruding.

- I'm back. - Welcome home.

Eat a scone with us, Akiha!

Thank you.

Well, I'll head home.

Okay. Say hi to Asahi for me.

- See you around! - Bye.

Okado?

The competition for the Saitama Prefecture event is happening soon, right?

I heard from Masuda.

Why didn't you tell me about it?

Masuda told me to give you advice.

Instead of worrying about others...

why don't you think about your own happiness more?

You said so yourself, Momose.

That you couldn't be any unhappier than you are now.

Then what about being happier?

Don't you want even a millimeter of happiness for yourself?

Okado, are you drunk?

I'm not drunk!

Why don't you be a little more honest with your feelings?

You're coming in hot from left field here, but...

I'm just doing what I want to do.

- But you're bringing other women here, aren't you? - What?

Using women you don't love as a replacement for Miharu...

Are you really happy living your life like that?

Well...

I decide my own happiness.

I don't want someone else to decide what happiness is to me.

Forget it.

[Saitama Prefectural Government]

[Saitama Festival 2022 Competition Venue]

What is he doing?!

Hello? Masuda? I'm at the venue.

This is Inoue.

- Inoue? - I'm Inoue from Shudendo.

I'm calling from Masuda's phone in his place.

Where's Masuda?

- He had sudden stomach pains and got carried off! - Ow, ow, ow, ow!

- Is there any family we can contact? - My wife! My wife!

She'll pick up if it's not from me!

- Call his wife! Excuse us, coming through! - Ow, ow, ow, ow!

- Ow, ow, ow, ow! - Make way!

They think it's his appendix.

I was supposed to enter a competition with him now.

If I could take his place, I'd go there...

but I'm not prepared enough to do it.

I understand.

Thank you for telling me.

What about the competition?

I'll have to tell them about the situation and withdrawal.

[Saitama Festival 2022 Competition Entry Desk]

I'm participating with Masuda of Shudendo.

You're up next. Please wait over there.

- Well... - Step right up.

Excuse me. I'm from CT Planning...

[Main Visual: Tagline, "Youth! Come together!"]

This was my big chance...

Should I try doing it on my own?

Shudendo participants, this way.

Yes.

I'm Okado from Morita Design. I'm glad to be here.

The project proposal says Shudendo.

Right. We worked on this project together.

I'll be doing the presentation.

Is that right? Well, if you please.

Right.

Okay!

For this event, we created our main visual based on the theme of young people coming together.

And... Um...

What's wrong?

Um, right...

- As you can see on the proposal... - You don't have to read what's written down.

You're right.

Crap... My mind is blank.

So what happens now?

It's over. An amateur like me giving a presentation in place of someone from an agency...

It was always going to be hopeless.

I'm very sorry!

Pardon me.

I'm very sorry for my tardiness. I'm Momose from Shudendo.

Masuda was supposed to be giving this presentation, but he fell ill. Please let me take over.

So that's what happened!

- Please, go ahead. - Yes.

[Mission: "Increase appeal to young people"]

The biggest purpose of this event is to increase the appeal to young people.

What that in mind, we focused on...

skateboarding.

Saitama Prefecture boasts the largest skateboard park in Japan.

We were thinking of holding an exhibition there with this event as the crux to attract more young people.

The main visual was designed with the skateboard very prominent to make an impact.

We want to create the association that Saitama is the Holy Land of skateboarding.

We think this will make people have a new impression of Saitama.

Skateboarding will upend the typical image people have of revitalization efforts...

and bring in more young people.

Thank you so much.

I was just fixing my boss's mistake.

Um... Can I ask you something?

What is it?

I was wondering how you were able to do the presentation.

You were even able to answer their questions.

Inoue said he couldn't do it on such short notice.

I looked over the proposal and your design beforehand.

That's it?

Man, you agency people really are amazing.

I couldn't make my way through with makeshift rubbish just because I work at an agency.

You can't give a convincing presentation unless you find the proposal and design appealing.

You thought the design was appealing?

I wouldn't have rushed over there if I didn't.

Thank you.

Thanks again for today!

You did well too, Okado.

It's so good!

Are you sure this is okay? Drinking with me and not that guy?

I was telling the truth about him! You've got the wrong idea.

Then he's just a friend.

Right.

And what about you?

We're both free in that respect, so I won't really go into detail...

but I don't know about bringing people home...

Listen, that... You see...

Because I live here too.

It's not about being your wife.

Are you talking about the woman that came to see Omochi?

Omochi?

She lived in my old apartment complex and loved cats.

She looked after Omochi when I went on long business trips.

She hasn't had the chance to see him since I moved, so she stopped by.

It's been a month? Well, you got married out of the blue!

Did you come here because you couldn't resist anymore?

I don't want your wife to take you away. It's been so long, let me give you a big hug!

Sure, help yourself.

So I misunderstood?

Seems like it.

So the things I said to you must've sounded so weird!

- "Why don't you think about your own happiness more?" - Oh, god!

"Don't you want even a millimeter of happiness for yourself?"

That's okay, you don't have to say them!

Those words really resonated with me.

What?

I like what you say when you're not holding back.

It's okay. You can ask me about Miharu.

You're curious, aren't you?

Well...

That doesn't mean I'll answer everything. I have my limits.

I thought about it, and since you've been helping me with this marriage...

I thought it might be better if you knew about her.

Momose...

the shutters of your heart are open.

They won't always be open, mind you.

Of course! I won't try to force them open, either.

Only when you want to talk to me.

I never wanted to open up to someone else...

As you know, my brother's personality and mine are total opposites.

It's like I'm cut from a different cloth than the rest of my family.

That doesn't mean I don't get along with my family or brother...

but ever since Miharu started coming to the shop...

- Hello! - Welcome!

Miharu, if you're going to eat this alone, why not eat with us?

- But... - What a great idea!

Eventually...

she didn't just come for bentos, she started to eat dinner with us.

That's right! In gym today, Shu caught the ball with his face!

He's just as bad at sports as I am!

So that's why you have that bandage on!

- Right. - Shu never tells us about that stuff.

So you don't know he won the school's haiku contest?

- He did?! - What?!

- What kind of haiku? - Just forget about it.

After that...

I started to talk to my family more.

I was always invisible to everyone at school.

But after I became friends with Miharu, the other students started talking to me too.

Just the other day, my old classmates got together to celebrate our marriage...

because Miharu told them to.

[team credit]

Miharu opened up my world.

This guy is so pure...

But...

by the time I realized it, Miharu and my brother were getting married.

Before I knew it, I became her brother-in-law.

But it made Miharu happy, so that was enough for me.

My feelings for Miharu will never change.

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I didn't understand at all.

It's not gross.

He's not a stalker.

He's just a guy who loves a woman with all his heart.

And because his feelings never change...

Momose will continue to suffer.

Momose?

Can I hug you just this once?

Huh?

Please let me hug you.

I'm on your side, Momose.

Is this...

a hug of friendship?

Is this... friendship?

No...

The flag of love has been hoisted!

I can't give him a hug of friendship.

I don't want to!

[To be continued...]

Want to go on a day trip? [A day trip brings them closer!?] [Next time]

You're driving to Hakone?

I'll never tell him my feelings.

You didn't like it, did you? Shu and Miharu being mistaken and husband and wife.

Don't get depressed, don't get depressed... [Her rival is her sister-in-law! Love wavers...]

Aki's too good for you.

That sort of stuff? I can do it even without romantic feelings.