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But Toru-kun sure got stronger.

Shall we start heading home now?

-No, I want to practice some more. -Really?

Okay, let's go one more time!

Mommy will be watching you from over there.

Here we go!

Sorry...for not coming sooner.

That’s okay.

Mommy, I’ll be able to ride soon, won’t I?

-You know, Toru. -What?

Onii-chan

wants to be with Toru and Mommy.

Let’s get married.

I’m serious.

Welcome.

Miyuki-san,

Let’s get married.

Let’s be happy together.

It’s the first time.

For the first time in my life,

I really want to make someone happy.

Sachiko-san, need some company?

Or don’t I fit the bill?

Let’s drink.

What were my parents thinking

when they named me Sachiko*. (*sachi-happiness; ko-child)

Tomorrow...I'll tell the Boss.

About our marriage.

I can’t let a woman who’s a failure as a mother

and a man we don’t know from Adam

take Toru away before my very eyes!

I won’t ever let you have to go through that again.

I promise I’ll make you happy.

-Resign? -I just heard from Mitsuya-kun.

If you’re resigning to get married, I won’t be so insensitive as to hold you back.

Resigning to get married?

You mean to Toru-san? No way!

So that’s what was going on.

Yayoi-chan, when's the wedding?

Gosh, we had no idea. Congratulations!

Congratulations!

-I didn’t know. -No one told you.

Is there an elementary school nearby?

Yes, less than 5 minutes away.

-Do you have children? -What?

I mean, you didn't look like you do.

There’s a park nearby too. It's a perfect place to raise children.

Let’s do it.

I’ll sign the lease right away. We want to move in by March.

Forever and ever, and always,

Let’s remain friends.

Dreaming of tomorrow,

on to the path of hope.

What’s the matter, Toru-kun?

Morio, even if I graduate, you’ll still be my friend, won’t you?

Like the birds in the sky,

we’ll spread our wings

Good bye for today

Until we meet again.

-Toru-san… -Yeah.

About my resignation...

I thought it might be better for you to stay home with Toru for a while.

And…

...this.

It was a nice apartment so I decided to take it.

Maybe I should’ve asked you first?

No…

I’ll leave the furniture and interior to you.

Also...

The first floor here, we’ll use this half as the living room, and

upstairs over here…

...this room’s a little bigger, but

it’s well ventilated and gets a lot of sun, so let’s have Toru use this room.

-This is your room. -My room? How come?

We’re going to move to a bigger house with Toru Onii-chan.

What? We’re moving?

Is it far away?

You’ve never been there, but it’s a very nice place.

No! I don’t want to move away from Morio!

Toru.

Morio! Morio!

What’s the matter, Toru-kun?

I don’t want to move away from Morio!

Morio, you come with us too!

Okay, Morio? Please.

Toru-kun.

Listen, Toru-kun.

Morio Sensei can’t go with you.

But you’re going with your mommy and Toru-Onii-chan, you know.

You won’t be lonely at all.

Isn' that right?

No! You said you’d always be my friend!

Come on, Morio. You come with us too.

Come on, Morio. Please. Come on, Morio.

Toru.

Listen...

Mommy’s going to marry Toru Onii-chan

and the three of us are going to start a new life together.

But I’ll always love you, just like before.

I want to be better mommy to you.

Toru Onii-chan’s trying hard to be a good daddy to you too.

That’s why Mommy loves Toru Onii-chan.

Toru Onii-chan promised me.

That he’d make Toru and Mommy happy.

What does that mean?

It means living together each day having fun.

May I sit here?

Kaori-chan, can you bring my coffee here?

-Here you go. -Thanks.

So you’re getting married soon, huh?

Congratulations.

To tell you the truth,

I wasn’t really taking you guys seriously.

I didn’t think you and Toru would last very long.

I never thought you’d get married.

Although I have to admit, jealousy was part of it too.

You know how Toru tries so hard,

but you can tell he’s overextending himself.

I just couldn’t picture him

getting married to Yayoi-chan who has a child

and going about his daily life.

But

I was wrong, wasn’t I?

The guy who’s like a kid himself

got his mind set to be Toru-kun's daddy.

You’re going to be just fine.

So…

I...

I'll wholeheartedly support you two.

You're no good, Morio.

Aren’t you sad, Morio?

If I move far away,

I won’t be able to play with you anymore.

Of course...it's sad.

That I won’t be able to see you.

But we can play together again. Morio Sensei will come visit you.

-What about Mommy? -What?

Aren’t you sad that you won’t be seeing Mommy anymore?

Well…That’s …um…

-So… -Don’t you like Mommy?

Of course I do.

"Me" "Mommy" "Daddy"

I just couldn’t picture him

getting married to Yayoi-chan who has a child

and going about his daily life.

Chu Sensei, do you want to go eat at our usual place?

No, I’ll pass today.

Are you taking the exam to become a director?

Why are you doing this all of a sudden?

Why not?

I get it. Chu Sensei’s the heir

so father must be pushing you, huh?

No, not particularly.

Then why?

Why are you studying for it?

Why? Huh, why..?

I’m sorry, but will you leave me alone?

I guess I’ll go by myself then.

See you.

He’s 7 years younger besides being a minor,

and dares to say let’s be happy together.

Let’s be happy?

Yeah. But, you know how I am.

I don’t have the confidence to make him happy.

But

when I’m with Chu-chan, I feel at ease.

I can be myself.

I even cried in front of him.

You did?

Without realizing it, I was revealing everything about myself to him.

You look pretty happy, Miyuki.

What are you talking about?

Speak for yourself, Yayoi. Isn't this the happiest time right now?

Toru-san. Drink up.

Oh, thanks.

But you have a tough road ahead of you.

-You're daddy suddenly. -Yeah, daddy!

-I can't believe it. -But Yayoi-chan's so cute.

Would’t it be great to hear her say “itterasshai” every morning

with that smile on her face?

I bet she goes around flaunting an even cuter, best smile when she’s with Toru-san.

This is your room, Toru.

We’ll put your desk…here.

And your bed…

The bed, the bed…

...over here, maybe?

Where’s Mommy going to sleep?

Aren’t you going to be sleeping with me?

Yeah, you’re right…

You’ve always slept with your mommy, huh?

Okay. Then…

How about if we do the character for “river’”* here? (*3 vertical lines)

What’s that?

That means...

Mommy sleeps here, and Toru sleeps here, and Da…

Onii-chan sleeps here. How's that sound?

Toru. Do you like this house?

What about you, Mommy?

This house is big, isn’t it?

It’s big enough for Morio to live with us too.

Toru.

do you dread moving away from Morio Sensei that much?

That’s because Morio scrubs my back in the bath,

and makes me oden, and

and teaches me how to ride the bike too.

But even if we live here with Toru Onii-chan, I’m sure…

-I’m sure we’ll have fun. -Really?

Morio told me.

That if Mommy and Toru Onii-chan and the 3 of us got to know each other much better,

we’d have a lot more fun together.

But Mommy, you don’t look like you’re having fun at all.

I just picked up some stuff. Like snacks and juice for Toru.

I...

I'll try my best.

Toru Onii-chan went back to work again, huh?

There’s Morio!

Go faster. Good, that’s right. -Morio!

What's up?

Kentaro-kun…

I can’t go to the same school as you.

Why?

We’re moving far, far away.

-What? -Morio said we’d always be my friend, but…

We’ll always be friends even if we’re apart.

Really?

We can play together again.

-Morio too? -Yeah!

Besides, once you make new friends, you won’t be lonely.

I’m going to school too and make a lot of friends!

-Want to ride the bike? -Okay. Show me how.

I’m glad your feelings got through to him.

This is just the starting point.

But this is the first time I’ve seen Kentaro look so happy.

They look like they’re really having fun.

I hope you find happiness.

I’ll try my best.

Yayoi-san, smile.

Always have a smile on your face for him.

Toru-kun’s the happiest when Yayoi-san’s smiling.

And I’m sure…

I'm sure Mitsuya-san too.

I think that must be the starting point of happiness.

I’m letting go, I’m letting go!

He did it!

You did it! You did it! You did it!

Mommy!

You did it!

[But Mommy, you don’t’ look like you’re having fun at all.]

You didn’t even notice I was here?

I feel much better

now that I told you how I felt.

I fell in love with you on my own, and

was hurting on my own.

I was finally able to say good bye to that part of me.

Maybe I should thank you for turning me down without hesitation and doubt.

Don’t sound so pathetic.

That’s not like Toru.

Sachiko.

What does it mean…

…to be like me?

It means not wasting time agonizing and stumbling around,

and squarely facing whatever comes your way without wavering.

But the way you are now…

you’re not being like Toru.

I guess not, huh?

Hello.

Yes…um…huh?

It’s been a while since I’ve had good whiskey like this.

Did you stop by on your way across the way or something?

No.

Then…

I guess it doesn’t really matter.

Since we have the good whiskey…shall we drink?

children’s drawings have their own charm, don’t they? They’re like cheerful,

-and how do you say, heartwarming? -Did...

Toru-kun draw that ?

Yes…um..yes…I mean…

You see, Toru-kun loves to draw so he’ll draw anything.

You might say he isn’t picky about his subjects, so

so he’ll even draw someone like me.

Kobayashi-san is very special to Toru-kun.

-No, that’s not true... -Probably...

...to her too.

Forever and ever, and always,

Let’s remain friends.

Dreaming of tomorrow,

[Mommy, you don’t look like you’re having fun at all.]

[When I’m with Chu-chan, I feel at ease.]

[I can be myself.]

[You know how Toru tries so hard,

but you can tell he’s overextending himself.]

[Toru-kun’s the happiest when Yayoi-san’s smiling.]

[I’m sure, Mitsuya-san too.]

Trusting and believing in each other

Let's treasure that happiness

[The moment I met you, I saw it.]

[Straight...and pure, that's the kind of person you must be.]

[Someone who can’t lie to save a soul.]

[That's how you looked to me.]

I...thought of you as a nuisance all this time.

An overly friendly guy who I couldn’t quite figure out.

Yes, you're absolutely right.

-Kobayashi-san. -Yes.

You’re in love with her, aren’t you?

Don’t be ridiculous!

I...

...love her.

That’s why I tried to love Toru-kun too.

Isn't that how it is for you as well?

You’re right.

I...

am in love with Yayoi-san.

But...what you said just now,

that's...

...wrong...Mitsuya-san.

Listen.

Because she had Toru-kun, Yayoi-san is who she is today.

Because he had Yayoi-san, that’s why Toru-kun is who he is.

To love one here and the other here separately like that, that’s not right.

That would be impossible for me to do!

You’re right.

I'm

in love

with those two.

That's all I needed to hear.

I thought I’d marry Toru Onii-chan

have him bring me happiness.

I thought you deserved to be happy too.

But...

I'm sorry, Toru.

It's not going to work with the way things are now.

For Toru’s sake,

And for Toru-san’s sake.

Toru, when you get bigger,

I’ll take you on a roller coaster.

Really?

What's more, it's going to be a white roller coaster that I designed.

White?

The color was your mom's idea.

So it's your mom and Onii-chan's roller coaster.

Alright!

Mitsuya-san!

It was my dream to build a roller coaster.

I have something important to say to you.

I...

I...

I can't do it after all.

I can't stop being a kid.

You two

are a burden to me.

I guess a more carefree woman is a better match for me.

I’m just not the kind of guy who can make anyone happy.

Bye.

I want to stay by your side.

By Toru-san’s side.

Bye.

Hello?

Hey! This is Toru Onii-chan.

Toru Onii-chan, are you coming over now?

No...

There’s something I wanted to tell Toru.

What?

I can't come over anymore.

Toru...

I'm sorry.

I can’t be your daddy after all.

I decided not to marry your mommy.

Then I guess I’ll have to marry mommy after all.

-I guess you do, huh? -Yeah.

Mommy’s home!

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

Bye.

Mommy...

Mommy?

Toru.

Mommy...

Forever and ever, and always,

Let’s remain friends.

Dreaming of tomorrow,

on to the path of hope.

Like the birds in the sky,

we’ll spread our wings

Good bye for today

Until we meet again.

Next, we’d like our newest teacher,

Morio Sensei, to say a few words.

3 months ago, I came to Tsukimi Preschool

as a rookie teacher.

At first,

I wasn't sure if you'd let me be your friend,

and I was really worried...but...

when you all came at me to play wrestling,

I was so happy.

The times we drew pictures together,

the time we slept next to each other during overnight preschool.

My heart is filled with so many happy memories.

Thank you, everyone.

Fathers, mothers...Thank you very much.

Finally,

all the mothers who are single-handedly raising your children,

thank you for bringing your children here and picking them up everyday.

For taking time from your busy schedule to help out at the bazaar

and help prepare for the graduation ceremony,

thank you very much.

Raising a child as you work,

pulling double duty as a father.

I'm sure it must have been very difficult.

The children will be taking off from the confines of this preschool.

It is my hope that you, too,

will live your own life to the fullest.

There may be times of pain and suffering.

There may be times of failure and times you may blame yourself.

But even then, if you can

find the time to make your own life more fulfilling,

that would be a wonderful thing.

You’re right!

"Man who protects", that's Morio.

I'll make sure I protect Toru-kun at the preschool.

I think you should tell him. For Toru-kun’s sake too.

It probably won’t be as bad as you think.

I’m sure he’ll understand.

… then my sincere feeling

would certainly touch people's heart, that's how I...

Can you please not separate Toru-kun and his mother?

Not only for the children’s sake,

but for yourself as well,

I hope you live your own life with gusto.

There's nothing wrong with being drawn to something, or

continuing to chase your dream.

I don't think there is.

Although you may agonize and stumble along the way,

if you do your utmost to overcome them,

with a mother like that by their side,

I’m sure the children can overcome anything too.

Yes...they most definitely can.

That's what...I believe.

Morio Sensei, smile.

Smile...smile!

Then Chu Sensei, let’s take one together too.

Shall we take one with the Mouse Class in the background?

Mommy, I want to take a picture with Chu Sensei too.

Daddy! Let’s take a picture!

What?!

Thank you.

"To Kobayashi-san"

"Please give this to her. Mitsuya Toru"

This is..

...from Mitsuya-san.

I...

was looking only at Toru until now.

It’s always been just the two of us. I thought I was happy with that.

But I was wrong.

It's like...

I had just locked myself up inside a cowardly shell.

By falling in love,

I know I caused a lot of pain to a lot of people.

To Toru,

and to him, too.

But I encountered so many things

that I wouldn’t have found if I remained inside my shell.

I ran up against many people’s emotions, and

each time, I agonized, or came to a standstill, or

found something precious there.

I may fall in love again someday.

And every time I do,

I might cry or get upset or laugh or

scold Toru again, but…

The fact that I was able to find myself who can do all that,

I don’t regret it.

No matter what happened,

I'm glad I met him.

Besides,

maybe it's because so many things happened,

that I was able to get to know you this well too.

"Mommy and My Birthday"

-Are you married? -No, I'm not.

-It's just you and your son? -Yes.

He's starting school this year, so

-I'm thinking I'll have to work harder. -Alright. Thank you.

We’ll let you know by the end of the week.

Thank you for coming in.

Thank you for your time.

Yoshikura-san.

-Did you say you studied design? -Yes.

-Can you come again tomorrow? -Yes!

Mom, give it up.

I’m not going to any more marriage meetings.

I can find my own boyfriend.

Talk to you later.

Here, Sachiko-san. The new assistant we’re hired.

-I hope it’s another cute girl. Huh, Senpai? -For sure.

-What’s her name? -Megumi-chan.

Maybe my luck’s about to change!

Hey!

Be still. Don’t be fidgeting around. Chu!

Who gave him that funny name anyway.

-Is this the right order? "Happy Birthday Yayoi and Toru"

Yes. Excuse me.

Can you add “From Morio” down below?

-Certainly. -Oh, just a minute.

-Never mind. -Alright.

Just a minute! Um...

This present is from Mommy.

I wonder what it is~.

Wow! Did you draw this, Mommy?

The faces of Yoshikura Toru, 6 years old, and Yayoi, 25 years old.

Thank you!

Your dream's finally about to come true.

We did it! Mitsuya-kun, we did it!

The roller coaster at Cosmo Park in Sendai.

We won the bid!

Furthermore, the owners are excited about the White Eagle project!

The white roller coaster?

You did it.

Onii-chan, wait for me!

-Morio's late, huh? What's he doing? -Really, huh?

Mommy, I’m hungry.

But let’s wait just a little bit more, okay?

-Okay.