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Just what are we doing?

Risa's running circles around us!

Is she seeing someone?

What is he doing?

What's the matter?

Look...that girl...

Can you believe that Risa?

Say...who do you think the guy is?

Wow...now this is what I call class!

Smells so nice!

Itchan!

I know who he is!

Hey!

Are you sleeping?!

Give me a break!

Hey, Itchan!

I can't stay up... I drank too much wine!

You don't need to come any further.

I want to make sure you can get a taxi.

I'll walk you to the main street.

I'm worried about Risa, too.

Right.

Please...

Yes?

Please don't tell Risa about tonight...

That I came.

All right.

I think it's better this way.

Yes, I think so, too.

It'll be our secret.

You make it sound so sinful.

Oh no... I just...

I'm sorry. Oh, watch the car!

Kenta! Ken-chan!

Yes!

Go wake up your daddy and sister.

Okay!

Really! They're such sleepyheads!

Daddy! Wake up! It's morning!

Okay!

Where's your greeting?

Good morning! Good morning! Good morning!

Just say it once.

Sis! Wake up!

Where does he get all that energy?

I wonder who he took after?

Not me, that's for sure.

How can he be so cheerful?

Unlike some people, he doesn't stay up late.

Momo, go wash up first.

Say, what time did you come home last night?

Oh...after midnight.

I didn't notice.

Oh yes, here are the designs for the tables.

Oh, thanks.

He came up with two designs.

He said to call him if we have any special requests.

Ken-chan, eat your breakfast.

Yes.

Is he about our age?

Eh?

The owner...Mr. Shima, was it?

He's very nice.

Yes, he is.

I'm off!

Have a good day.

Oh no... you have a stain.

Isn't it foundation?

Where'd you get it?

Maybe the train during the rush.

They should make a law: no make-up in crowded trains.

That's true.

Why don't you change? I'll send this to the cleaners.

- Good morning! - Good morning!

Then guess what? He had fallen asleep!

Really!

I got him up to a beautiful hotel room for nothing!

What's so funny?

Just thinking how well you get along.

Well, you know...

I thought, with a change of mood,

something special might click.

But no such luck.

You should've gone to a love-ho.

Love-ho?

A love hotel! More passion there!

I'll say! Hot and wild!

Say! Stop talking trash!

You're the one who started talking about it.

A regular hotel is okay, but a love hotel isn't?

I don't understand.

Will you be quiet?!

Excuse me.

- Hello. - Welcome!

All right, we'll start with a shampoo.

Keiko, shampoo, please.

Say, say...

I saw Risa last night.

Where?

At that hotel... with a man.

No!

Who do you think it was?

I have no idea.

I didn't get a clear look at his face...

But I'll bet he's the one from the marriage meeting.

Gotta hand it to Risa!

So...

Did you tell Sakiko?

No.

Better not to.

Why?

She'd go into shock if she heard.

Welcome!

- Hello. - Hello.

What?

So this Sawamura came to your house last night?

Yes.

The one she had the marriage meeting with?

Yes... But Risa came home and said she was with him.

She isn't the type to lie. What do you think?

If it worries you, just ask her straight out.

I'm afraid to.

Why?

Maybe I won't like the truth.

Who knows what she'll tell me.

Pandora's Box.

What's that?

You know.

The Greek legend about the box of evil.

Oh yes! I think Itchan was in a play about it.

When she opened the box,

all the evils of the world were set free.

That's the one.

What am I to do?

Well, we all have our secrets.

Especially once we're adults.

I wonder.

Don't worry so much about your daughter.

Yes, I agree.

What?

She's an adult. You just have to trust her.

There are things you want to keep from

your spouse and family.

That may be true, but...

Of course it's true!

I have tons of secrets.

You?

Really?

Sure...like...

Itchan believes that he was my first.

What?

Does Ichiro believe that?

I wonder...

You must've dated a lot of men.

Me, too... I still have the photo of my old beau

at my parents' house.

Really?

I couldn't throw it away!

I confess, too! They're in my closet back home.

Really?

If I had thrown them away,

I wouldn't have any photos of me when I was young.

How many men did you see anyway?

That's a secret! I'm not telling you!

You're so lucky.

I really have nothing.

My husband was the very first man I dated.

My only secret would be

that I bought a ring without telling my husband first.

A ring?

Yes. This one.

I lied that it cost 50,000 yen.

Really?

How much was it really?

Add another zero.

I think that's a bigger sin.

I thought so.

Show it to us!

The entry of the German firm into the market in March

has had a huge effect.

Please take a look at the data.

Our import sales share has taken a deep dive.

Of course, we will continue to do our best.

But we cannot lower our goal.

Can't you please re-evaluate it?

We're not in business for fun.

I fully realize that!

Then your job as section chief is to take the lead.

Yes, sir.

What's next on the agenda?

Guess where I am now? R

Welcome home!

Hello? This is Mrs. Horikawa.

You shocked me.

I was sent on an errand.

I couldn't get through to your cell,

so I didn't think you'd come.

I was in a meeting all morning

I'm sorry.

It's okay. It's over.

They grilled him for two and a half hours.

Really?

I keep getting flack from top and bottom.

Poor thing.

Sometimes I wonder why I work.

I think I'm gonna order something.

I'm starving.

Was...it okay last night?

Yeah.

Sorry was such a pest.

It's okay! Don't worry about it.

Huh?

Hello!

Where are you headed?

I have business in Hakata. My superior couldn't go

Oh dear...

I'm going there, too. To see my husband.

What's this?

Sakiko gave it to us.

For a house-warming.

Who's Sakiko?

She used to come before to practice English...

the wife of the bank branch manager.

Oh.

You don't remember!

Well, there're so many Sakikos and Hanakos.

No one's named Hanako anymore!

Say...

Maybe I should invite them over once.

Invite them?

She gave us so much.

Maybe after the new table is delivered.

You think so?

I want you to be there, too!

Why?

Because we're beholden to them!

Oh...all right.

By the way,

I like this design better.

I agree.

- Shall we decide on this then? - Yes.

Choose a wood similar to the floor.

Yes.

Call him.

Me?

Yeah.

When I'm at work, I always forget.

All right.

I found something very interesting today.

What?

Your secret.

What's the matter?

This!

Ah!

So unusual...you never read novels.

And Haruki Murakami, no less!

So what?

It must've been in college.

I was totally hooked on it.

Really?

Where's Part One?

I feel like reading it again.

Must be upstairs.

No, I looked.

Maybe it's at work. I probably forgot it there.

Yes, I see.

All right. I'll take full responsibility.

Good night.

The manager said it's going to take more time.

He said for us to eat.

I see.

This feels strange.

Eh?

Eating ramen with you in Hakata.

That's true.

You're wearing the tie.

I get compliments on it.

Better not get any stains on it.

I'm glad.

- What? - You finally laughed.

You seemed so troubled.

Me?

Yes, very troubled.

- Excuse me. May we have some Oden? - Yes!

I guess I won't say anything to my husband.

- Eh? - About Risa.

He'll only worry.

I'm so sorry to cause you so much trouble.

My friends told me...

That she's an adult and not to worry so much.

They're right.

Please don't worry about Risa and me.

This may sound cold,

but if Risa has someone in her life, that's fine.

Actually, I much prefer...

being with you like this.

Oh boy...what am I saying?!

Here you are!

Wait...

Ah! Let me borrow this cloth!

Wait.

- Thank you! - Thank you.

You'll get wet. Come closer.

Another tight month.

Itchan! What's the matter?

I feel badly for you.

Eh?

But it's no good.

What's no good?

I can't suppress these feelings anymore.

I can't lie to you anymore. Forgive me.

I...

I love someone else.

L-Love?

Sorry.

Don't you think my audition lines are great?

I'm so mad, I had to try it out on you.

I was fuming when I found out who got the part!

I'll bet that audition was a sham!

The one who got the part... He's on TV a lot.

Huh?

What's the matter?

How could you?!

You're... stupid!

I was so upset, I haven't spoken to him in two days.

Two days? How can you keep it up?

We don't have kids, it's just the two of us.

We can go for months, a year without talking.

You're so funny.

Well..!

Wouldn't that have upset you, too?

But it's just for a play. He didn't really fool around.

I'm mad at myself for being taken in.

Besides...

What?

I've fixed up the shop and borrowed money from the bank.

And it's all for Itchan!

But he doesn't understand!

You're wrong.

He doesn't understand at all!

What about the shop?

Closed today.

Then come inside. Have some tea.

No thanks. I have to go to the bank to talk about paying off the loan.

Not my favorite place. I hate bankers.

They act so big.

Oh, don't tell Sakiko.

I won't.

Bye.

Mayumi!

Are you free next weekend?

After my shop closes.

Then come over to my house for dinner.

I'll cook up something.

Really? Sounds nice.

But bring Itchan, too.

All right! Bye!

Hello, Konishi residence.

It's me, Shima.

Shima?

I got your phone message.

You picked the oval table?

Yes.

I have something for you.

This is for you, Yu.

Why?

I wanted to give it to you one day, if I ever saw you.

It's all because of you that I've progressed this far.

Do you remember when we first went to Hokkaido?

Yes, in the spring of our junior year in college.

You were the one who suggested we go.

And I saw the furniture.

And my life changed.

You know...

You're not the only one.

Eh?

My life changed, too.

You disappeared...so I started to work in Tokyo.

Or maybe we'd have split up anyway.

Even if you stayed in Tokyo and finished up college.

We only fought.

You always got so mad.

You, too!

Demanding to get my notes, since you never went to class.

You haven't forgotten that?

I just remembered!

Oh, I have to go to school!

School?

Yes. Elementary school. I'm on the PTA.

You...in the PTA?

Many mothers work these days.

So we housewives get roped in.

Why did you quit work?

You used to say you wanted to work forever.

It's difficult when spouses work for the same firm.

After my children were born,

and I was busy raising them, time passed so quickly.

What about you? Are you married?

I rambled on about myself the last time.

What do you think?

Well...

You have three children!

Nope...four. Three boys and a girl.

No!

Believed me?

Stop joking with me!

I didn't have time to marry.

I was so determined to make it.

I'm glad I caught a ride.

It's the always-the-same routine for a housewife.

Catching a ride like this

gives you a chance to see the town differently.

Thank you!

I'll take good care of the chair, too.

- Huh? - Yes?

What's with that chair? It's from the shop!

Oh, I bought it.

When I went to pick up the designs.

You can't accuse me of impulse buying!

I knew you'd say that.

I'm having the dinner party on Friday night.

Eh?

Our housewarming... with Mayumi and Sakiko.

Okay.

Please come home early.

Horikawa residence.

This is Sawamura.

Thank you for the other day.

No such thing.

Are...are you free today?

I'm getting off early today.

I wanted to return your umbrella.

How about a movie?

Eh?!

You see..! I got some movie tickets from a client.

I'm sorry, but I'm going to my friend's house.

I see...

I'm sorry if I called out of the blue.

No such thing.

Well then...Good-bye. ...Is...

Is it okay to call again?

Yes.

Good bye.

Um...

Yes?

What movie was it?

"Sweet November."

Good bye.

Talk to you again.

So this is it... "Sweet November."

I thought it was you.

Why are you staring at this poster?

I'm not...

Are you sure?

Yes!

You're blushing...

Just like the roses.

- Going to Yuko's? - Yes.

Let's go.

Yes.

Such pretty flowers! You're always so kind.

Don't mention it.

Such a beautiful home! So relaxing.

This is where the new dining tables goes?

Yes. I thought about inviting you when the table was here.

- Then you can invite us again! - You're welcome.

Can I help?

I made a crab terrine.

And roast beef.

And marinated sardines.

She kept nagging me to make something.

Yes?

We're so glad you two made up.

Yes.

What a big mouth!

- Let's set the table. - Right!

Where are your kids?

At Grandma's. So the house is ours for tonight.

But your husband is coming home, isn't he?

- Yes. - I can't wait to meet him.

- Bye. - Bye.

I told you tonight was bad.

I know...I thought we could walk to the station.

Are you angry?

Are you?

Stalker!

How mean!

Want to go for a quick coffee?

You have time?

Just a little.

Maybe we'll have beer.

Beer, coffee, same thing.

Ah! Say, did you read the book?

Yes, I did.

Oh, can I borrow volume one again?

And she says, "I reserved a room."

"I want to spend the night with you!"

Mayumi said that?

She's so bossy!

Too much!

Who is bossy?

Welcome!

- Come and have a seat. - Really!

I'm trying so hard to finish up early.

And there you are blabbering nonsense!

I was just explaining my side.

They only hear from you and probably misunderstand.

It was your fault! After I planned a romantic evening.

Now, now... please drink.

- Thank you for working so hard. - Thanks!

Say, where's Risa? Isn't she coming?

Oh, I'm so sorry, I forgot to ask! She could've come!

That's okay. She said she'll be late.

Where is that husband?

There he is!

That's right!

Hello, Konishi residence.

Reiko.

Do you have a minute?

I have some guests. Can I call you back?

I see. It's fine. It's nothing important.

Really?

Yuko...

What is it?

Is your husband home?

Not yet. Did you need to talk to him?

No...see you again.

Bye!

Bye bye.

So is she getting married soon?

The guy she had the marriage meeting with.

But young kids these days really shock you!

I sure was...seeing her like that.

Itchan!

When we were young...

Even if we liked the marriage-meeting partner,

we'd never have gone to the hotel on the same day!

Weren't we shocked?!

Huh? What's the matter?

Ichiro, what's this about a hotel?

- See you. - Yes.

Ah.

What?

Are you free next week?

I'll probably be busy.

I see.

I'll call you.

Yes.

It's nothing unusual these days.

I know.

Yes, she's an adult.

So let's change the subject! All right?

- We haven't had a toast with you yet. - Right!

Let's toast!

Sakiko, your glass.

Cheers!

Just one thing bothers me.

What is it?

Why didn't she tell me from the start?

That there's someone... she loves.

Why lie about it?

It's someone she can't tell people about.

Stupid!

I'm so sorry!

I said something odd.

Yuko, I have to be going now.

I'm so sorry!

We'd better go, too.

I'm home!

There he is!

Welcome home!

I'm sorry I'm late.

Yes, you are! Everyone's leaving.

Please stay a bit longer!

Really? Then just a bit longer.

I'll be going. Sorry.

Oh, this is Sakiko.

Hello! My wife always talks about you.

Yuko's so nice.

The name is Horikawa.

I've been wanting to meet you.

- I'm sorry I must leave. - I see.

Take care, Sakiko.

Don't say anything to Risa.

Yes, I know.

Good night.

You're such a blabbermouth!

But I thought she knew.

You three always confide in each other!

You're so insensitive!

Did something happen?

Never mind already. Let's go have a drink.

Come on, Papa.

Yes.

Dear Reiko...thank you for your phone call.

I'm sorry we couldn't talk.

Tonight, I invited my neighbors over to dinner.

Please come soon, too.

Are you seeing someone now?

How about marriage? Do you ever think about it?

Couples are strange.

Two people in love live together, have children...

They go from man and woman, to parents, to family.

I'm sorry.

And in time, you develop your own set of rules.

I'm really, really, sorry.

Really! I'm so disappointed in you.

I've already apologized.

There are things you can and cannot say!

Even I have things I can't tell you, too.

Want to know?

Aren't you curious?

Itchan?

For example, things you mustn't say or ask...

Or things you are afraid to ask...

I want a baby.

Maybe...because we don't want to hurt each other...

We tell little lies...and play the part of being a family.

Yuko...

I'm going to bed.

Yes.

Good night.

I told my husband a lie the other day.

The chair that Shima gave me... I said I bought it.

Actually, I've told an even bigger lie.

Why can't I tell my husband about Shima?

I just couldn't introduce him as my former lover.

What is it?

I...

I've been holding back.

You're already an adult.

But I can't keep it in, because I'm worried about you.

Tell me frankly.

Is there someone you love?

Who is he?

Someone you can't tell me about?

He's not...married, is he?

Say...

You scared me! You're still up?

Why was Mayumi so angry?

At Ichiro.

Well, Ichiro had too much to drink and started talking.

About what?

Risa.

Oh, she's Mrs. Horikawa's daughter.

She was seen going into a hotel with a man.