Once upon a time, Anne Peddler, the daughter of an Earl...
...fell in love with Shigemasa Kodai, a Japanese student studying in England.
And possessed a marvelous power...
The power to read a person's mind.
Hence, the three grandchildren inherited this wonderful gift...
So, begins a new love story.
KODAIKE NO HITOBITO
Moving on to our National weather.
Today, we’re having a clear and crisp autumn weather all over the country.
The weather in Kanto region is relatively clear and bright while it’s comparatively hot to the west of Toikai.
Sunny weather appears in the widespread area between Hokkaido and Kyushu.
The air gets drier as we move to the west so please pay attention to the fire-safety.
The weather in Kanto today is brighter compared to yesterday
and it’s also a good day for clothes washing in the plain area.
I was fighting off a bad cold for four days and was absent from work.
On the fourth day, my fever went down so I could probably have gone off to work, but...
...my slacking habit got the best of me so I stayed back at home a little longer.
I daydreamed that the company suspended its operations due to it being occupied by a mysterious group.
10 of them won't be enough to hijack the place.
Come and fight me!
Just joking.
And as that daydreaming continued on, I idly let time pass by.
When I went back to work on the fifth day, I felt that the atmosphere in the office was different.
He's so freaking cool!
I heard that the blue-eyed prince is coming here soon.
Really?!
I'm excited to see him.
Good morning.
Good morning, Kie.
Hey, did you hear?
You were on a rest so you don't know about the Kodai family prince.
Prince?
He's Shigemasa Kodai! He just came from New York!
The Kodai used to be a noble family. [NOTE: Aristocracy existed between the Meiji period and the end of WWII]
They had subordinates like real estate companies, insurance companies and many other related noble family businesses.
I heard that the eldest son, Prince Kodai, graduated from Toudai University and studied abroad at Oxford...
....and that his grandmother is British... Those kind of rumors!
Oh! Here he comes! That's him!
Hirano! Make me 150 copies of this!
Will do.
So, that's the rumored Prince, huh?
He is so wonderful!
Can't he become my boyfriend?
Hitting the jackpot with him, huh?
From Oxford? That's amazing!
His eyes really are blue.
He's the son of the Kodai Group's CEO, huh?
I’m Mitsumasa from the Oversea Marketing Department.
You're taking over the office today, right? I have heard about that.
Here comes the young master.
Go scrape him up, seize the opportunity!
Do you like playing golf or tennis during your spare time?
Well, sometimes.
I see.
Why don't you get closer to him too so you won't lose, Kie?
I heard the Prince is single.
No, I think he's from a whole new other world.
We're talking about Oxford...
It’s probably worth cutting off all means of retreat.
Talking about England...
It surely must be something like this...
...and this one too.
No, it's this one!
This one suits him far better!
In reality, he's actually a young prince mired in a royal conspiracy.
An evil group led by Lord Dudley responsible for the mysterious group hijacking is after his life.
You fiend!
Curse you, Lord Dudley!
Prince... we'll have you disappear.
So, he made a harrowing escape to Japan!
Lord Dudley! This is farewell!
Damn it! This damned prince!
Here.
I'm sorry.
Kie!
Section Chief Wakita is glaring at you!
Ever since I was a child, I always find it hard speaking with people.
I lived a lifestyle of being often alone.
You asked for fried beef with rice, with onion, is that right?
Right!
Or would you rather...
...have a raw egg?
Here's your fried beef with rice, with onion.
Oh, and I would also have a raw egg.
One raw egg coming!
I have a habit of suddenly daydreaming on things I put my mind into.
I never heard it would rain today.
Seriously!
Now, I'm soaking wet.
Thank you.
You're wet too.
No way.
But I'm kinda weak when it comes to love.
Thank you so much.
Which floor?
7th floor, please.
It's Kodai "what's-his-first-name."
I'm feeling kinda nervous.
What should I do... if ever the elevator stops?
In actuality, this building has already been taken over...
Of course, by Lord Dudley's deeds.
I won't let you get away, Prince.
Curse you, Lord Dudley!
Well, if you don't want me to kill this guy right here...
Hand over the princess to me!
Princess?
I'm here!
I'm not giving her to you!
Damn it, you damned prince!
But, Section Chief Wakita will be...
It can't be helped! We have to give up on him.
We're on the 7th floor.
Thank you.
The light's still red.
To meet up here with Kodai "what's-his-first-name."
Good morning, Hirano.
Good morning.
It was freezing cold this morning, huh?
Just now... did he just call me Hirano?
Why does he know my name?
We haven't even spoken to each other.
Don't tell me... that he's...
There is someone who has known about your true identity.
I see.
Who would that be?
It's this one.
The name is Hirano.
"He" from "Ordinary", "No" from "Wildflower."
HEIBON
"NO" 野草 WILDFLOWER
"HE" 平凡 ORDINARY
It's "Hirano."
NOGUSA
What's with her?
Hirano.
Yes?
If you'd like to, would you like to go out with me for dinner next time?
Why would he ask 'me'?
Why would Kodai "what's-his-first-name" ask me?
And by the way, my first name... It's Mitsumasa.
Today, we celebrate.
I heard that the XXX project of the Oversea Marketing Department made the highest profit in history.
Let’s have a toast with a bottle of red wine from that random vineyard.
Cheers.
That XXX-called project and a random vineyard.
She is too amusing.
Should I also order for a Dashi Maki Tamago?
Do you want to eat a Dashi Maki Tamago?
Yes!
You like it, huh?
I do.
Me too.
So? How was he? How did it go with Prince Kodai?
I think it became a failure so soon.
Why can't you speak that with more confidence in yourself?
I suck at communicating with people and that makes them feel annoyed.
That happened in the past.
Geez! Don't be too negative!
That's a bad part of you.
Did the Prince find you boring?
About that...
...he surprisingly was laughing a lot.
He didn't show a bored face even once.
However... there is one thing I am curious about.
That cloud seems soothing.
I'd like to try and ride on it.
That cloud looks rideable, huh?
Ummm...
Is it possible that you can read people's mind?
What's that about? Are you referring to "Telepathy"?
There's no way that's true, huh?
Sorry for asking.
But what if something like that is true...
...isn't it unfortunate?
Why?
I think that's convenient.
It's better not to know about other people's true feelings.
You'd definitely be afraid of getting deeply involved with other people...
...probably.
That may be true.
But what if I had telepathy?
Would you think of wanting to know about me more?
I would never!
If he knew about my foolish delusions, I could die of embarrassment!
Right?
Hey, look at that cloud.
But if it's with you...
If my thoughts alone could express my feelings to you, that might be fine.
If it's only inside my head, I can shout it as loud as I can!
I LOVE YOU!
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!
Oh, my! I'm sorry.
You...!
That wasn't for you!
Kie...
Me too.
What... Is this a miracle?
There are no such things as miracles.
That was what I supposed to think, but...
The fact that big brother brought a girl with him for the first time...
I and my younger brother thought...
"This is a miracle."
This is Kie Hirano.
Nice to meet you.
This is my younger sister, Shigeko, and my younger brother, Kazumasa.
Hello there.
Hi.
And our cat, Yoshimasa.
My parents are at London with our grandma.
There is no way that these good looking people are...
...ordinary humans.
They most probably...
...belong to a family of vampires who have lived for a thousand years.
They came to Japan to get away from Father Daffune...
...who found out about their true identity.
However, the real purpose of Father Daffune, who actually hid an evil heart inside his gown...
....was for him to become an ally of them and acquire their eternal life.
Oh, my! How scary!
As expected from our bloodline.
There's no way we'd do that.
Kie is an amusing one.
What was with that just now?
Don't tell me, the three of them can...
...read people's thoughts?
Telepathy?
That's right.
The three of us can read people's hearts.
No way.
There's no way that's possible.
How beautiful.
Could they be their grandparents?
Right.
They're our grandpa and grandma.
They've been living here in Japan... but my grandfather fell sick...
...so he spent his last days at England.
He died about half a year ago.
I see.
Everyone were already prepared to accept grandpa's illness since 2 years ago.
But I heard that grandma still visits his grave everyday.
Losing a very important person...
...I wonder just how hard it is?
But I am sure that traces of their grandfather's presence resides in each and everyone of them.
Behind this shelf, lies a secret passage.
There are no secret rooms behind that.
She sure is the likeable type.
Knowing that your partner can read your every thoughts...
I wonder how it was for grandpa?
If it was me...
I would never want it.
To even have this power of reading into the hearts of people... I hate it even more.
Well...
Cheers!
Did you know? The word "cheers" is actually meant to detect poison.
Poison?
It’s said that if we drink together, we can tell if it’s been poisoned.
Oh, really?
By the way, I read somewhere about an interesting piece of news from the Edo period about poison.
They said that a sip of Azuki soup helps detoxify poison.
Should I tell her something like that?
Hey, have you had a sip of Azuki soup before?
Yeah. I have.
I heard that it helps detoxification.
I see.
Should I ask her out for a drink about that next time?
It’s only when I’m with Kohei that I can totally relax.
Welcome home.
I'm home.
You're back.
I'm home.
Master Mitsumasa. I have scheduled a car to the airport for you.
Thanks.
Micchan, you going on a business trip?
I’m going to Chicago tomorrow. I’ll be back by Friday, and will stay at Kie’s place.
He said he's going over to stay the night at his girlfriend's place.
Shut your trap.
Speak it out loud. Telepathy is prohibited at home.
Micchan.
Are you going to tell Kie about your telepathy issues?
When you told your former boyfriend about it, he got so freaked out, sis.
It'd be better to keep silent about it.
There's no way it's going to work out, though.
Ouch.
Today, Mitsumasa is going to return home from America.
And by America...
Without doubt, it has to be this.
FBI!
Freeze.
Fuck.
Hold up.
Shit.
Stay.
Help me!
It is an apple.
Yes, it is.
Many, many apples.
Apples, it delicious.
This is no good. My English is so poor...
I like apples.
...that the story can't move forward.
Happy birthday!
Sorry. I can't go tonight.
Work piled up. I'll contact you next time.
Could it be that you got rejected?
I'll accompany you for dinner, then.
I probably must have been turned down, huh?
No! That was a joke!
What happened?
Actually, ever since I was a kid, I have a habit of daydreaming all of a sudden.
I know about that. You space off at times.
It's my little hobby.
However, recently I thought that my fantasies mustn’t go on like this.
Like, I need to stop with the fairy tales in my head.
Or, when do I have to wake up from this dream where I'm dreaming?
You're not the only one, Kie.
It's the same for everyone.
It's because you are in love.
Love?
I've always been under the care of Director Azano.
I’ve got a few concerns about the research workshop abroad and my father said that I should ask you for advices.
But I'm lying, though.
I never intended to attend that.
I’ll lose the chance forever if I don’t say so.
What do you want to order?
I'm fine with coffee.
His defenses are too strong!
If possible, I would like to end this quickly and get back home.
Oh, right! You do have a girlfriend.
You must have had plans with her.
What part of her did he like?
That gloomy, dull and timid-looking woman!
I'm far more younger and cuter than her, though!
I have enough with the fairy tales.
I don't want to slip off over the edge from now on.
I will get rid of this. Decisively.
The phone you are calling is not being answered for the moment.
I can just imagine a great black miasma.
Prince.
Grieve not.
She is human no longer.
It has become a savage monster.
She attacked the villagers with wrath, one after the other.
She's dead.
She attacked the villagers and died somehow.
I tried calling your phone countless times...
Did he probably come here to talk to me about "that"?
That he's found the person he loves... or something.
You haven’t eaten dinner yet? I'll cook for you.
The ingredients really aren't that fan...
I love cooking. I'm good at it, you know?
Isn't this... that elf?
Actually...
The managing director introduced me to his daughter and offered me an arranged marriage but I declined.
I said, "No. I'm already engaged."
Engaged?
Mitsumasa... had a fiancee?
No way!
Who?
Why did it go to that point?
What do you mean?
Nothing.
As I said...
In other words...
If a person can read other people’s mind, he’s more or less mentally distorted.
My big bro is cautious.
Yes. Please do attend to the show if you have further works.
The designers are coming too.
Yes! Thank you so much.
Morning.
...and my sister looks timid despite how she looks.
And I on the other hand...
I'm just a little mean.
Jun Saito.
From the start, Jun was somehow irritating and was easy to pick on.
Mitsumasa is engaged?
Mitsumasa... being engaged...
My continuing 10-year unrequited love...
During middle school, I became friends with Shigeko...
...and was called Jun, "the friend of Mitsumasa's younger sister."
With this, now I...
Amazing. So she still loves my big brother.
Oh, right. Kazumasa, I heard you finally landed a job.
Well, yeah. At an architecture firm.
I see. That's great.
If he's still not puking after not eating for 12 hours, please come again tomorrow.
Tomorrow? Don't you close diagnostic services tomorrow?
Oh, right.
Then, Dr. Jun. Why don't you take a home visit check-up?
Hasn't it been a while? I'm sure big bro would be happy to see you.
Hey, what are you saying?
Let me rephrase that. Big sis would be happy to see you... too.
This stupid younger brother.
Did you went off and teased Jun again?
Don't you read my mind as you please!
I received a mail from her. She said she's going to check up on Yoshimasa today.
So, she's really coming, huh?
I'm sure she only wants to see big bro.
It's because you kept teasing Jun like that that she stopped coming here.
Those times, huh?
That was so amusing.
Umm... Mitsumasa?
The first time I met you, I...
About you... I li...
Kazumasa?!
If you're happy to have me.
WHY?!
You... you stupid younger brother!
Jun... she was straightforward and was an honest girl...
Don't tease her that way just because you know that she's in love with brig bro.
Speaking about the devil, she has arrived.
Welcome home.
Mother?
I'm home.
Where's dad?
At the company. He'll be home tonight.
Moreover, what in the earth?
I heard that Mitsumasa is engaged. What was that about?
Wait... What's with this sudden happening?
She must have heard from grandma.
Who is his partner?
Good afternoon!
Jun!
Aunt! It surely has been a while!
Jun?! So it was you?
Oh, now I see! So that's it, huh?
That's not it.
Mitsumasa?
Mom?
Why the sudden return?
It's because you hid your engagement with Jun from me!
I was worrying over you!
If you're getting married with Jun, then I'm relieved.
That's not it, Mother.
And you? Are you the new house helper?
Yes!
Uhh! No...
She's Kie Hirano...
...my fiancee.
You are?
This person is...?!
She's too ordinary.
Ms. Hirano, which university did you graduate from?
Mom, this isn't a job interview.
Shirakaba Women’s University.
My hobbies?
Well, none that I have continued to do.
When I was young, I did swimming. I thought that the breaststroke form was beautiful.
Mr. Hirano who took first place among the three spots?
Not that he is a relative of my family.
I see.
I'm against this.
If it's just a fling, you are free to have as much as you can.
But if it's marriage, that's a different matter.
Why would you say so?
Someday soon, you are in line to inherit the Kodai Group business.
Although she’s a girl chosen by the cautious you, she does have a pleasant character.
Among those who qualify, there’re still billion others who are easy to get along with.
Get a grip already!
I... will stand by Kie!
I will marry her.
Then, I'll have to ask you.
Why did you choose her?
"I fell in love with her after reading into her heart..."
But you can't tell her that, right?
If mother knew about this power, mother would really be furious.
It came so suddenly to me.
How that woman's unbelievable fantasies just came barging right into my head.
I wanna go home quick.
That sh*tty boss.
The prince is so cool!
Annoying woman.
What kind of operating is that!
I have to lose weight.
I may have probably overheated this tea.
As I look at her all by herself...
...I wonder what she'll do next?
I got so interested.
If I let this cool down for a bit, will this be more easy to drink?
I want to always stay by her side.
That's what I thought.
All these times, I have never even thought of wanting to peek into people's minds.
Only Kie's.
I'm sorry about yesterday. I made you go through something bad.
Not really. I have to say the same to you.
You don't have to be bothered by that.
More than anything, my mother has nothing to do with us.
But...
It's your mother we're talking about.
I can't let it pass by without your mother's approval.
If it comes down to it, we have no choice but to elope...
Run away with me, Kie.
I can throw away my Kodai name for you!
Young master!
Kie! Kie!
I found a job!
I’ll be carrying barrels.
It's impossible for you, Young master! I will do it for you!
Here! Onigiri!
What are you saying? Even I can do it myself!
You need to work much better, young master!
You can't work with such feeble hands!
Young master! Please do your best!
What kind of work is that?
Oh, right!
My father wants to meet you, Kie.
Sorry for arriving late!
Mitsumasa, and Kie...
Congratulations on your engagement!
Dear...?
Oh, right! I haven't done my introductions yet.
My name is Shigemasa Kodai, Jr.
My mother naturally used my father's name for me.
But since it's distracting for us, people call me "Masao!"
Masao?
Isn't my mother a weird one?
Kie, call me whatever you want!
You can call me "Father," or "Daddy," or better yet, call me "Masa...
Dear...!
That's enough.
Well then...
Cheers!
Cheers.
As expected from father. Putting aside reading into people...
...he really can't read the mood.
Well then, let's eat!
Please excuse me.
To be honest, sorry for saying this...
But regarding this marriage...
I am against it.
I'm not saying this to be mean.
If you plan to marry into a family like our Kodai family...
...be prepared to adapt to the environment and keep up with our social activities.
You are surrounded by responsibilities wherever you may be.
Hirano...
...you are the one who will regret this.
Mitsumasa, this is going to be hard on you.
I've had enough about that already.
Indeed, what Yuuko is saying is undeniably true.
Even disapproving this marriage is hard.
Can you tell them for me?
The two of you very well know about that.
At that time, the popular social butterfly Lady Anne and...
… an overseas Japanese student Shigemasa Kodai on his exile.
They both met each other in a party.
The woman truly fell deeply in love with him.
Shigemasa!
May I visit with you in your room?
No. Absolutely not.
You're always this way, at the party where we first met.
Even then, you wouldn't escort me home.
I don't want the people to gossip about you.
Can I visit with you in your room?
No. Absolutely not.
Why? I want to know more about you.
Anne! What’s this? Why are you here at such a late hour?
Shigemasa...
This is not good.
You'll catch a cold.
I love you.
Will you marry me?
I have... a fiancee in Japan.
So because your family has had it all arranged, you intend to marry a woman you've met her only twice.
Honestly?
How do you know that?
I know...!
...You love me!
It's rude to pretend I haven't noticed your feelings for me and then marry another girl!
On this day...
When he finally realized he found the true love, he committed to be with her.
But...
...the father, Laurence Peddler, didn't approve of the two of them.
In the end, he went home alone to Japan.
But, Anne...
...none other than my mother...
...chased after my father.
Anne...
You called?
What are you doing here?
I love you.
You're a fool! You can't be here!
I'm sure your father must be... missing you!
Dear...
What kind of what-if story is that?
I wonder...
The more someone disapproves of their love, the more the passion of love burns.
Even if it's just a talk of mine.
If I'll also do my best, I'm sure they will someday approve of us being engaged.
But... what does trying even mean?
Right!
I'll do a breaststroke!
I did say that it had a beautiful form...
I will aim at acing the race.
Well, I know everyone will laugh at me at the start...
But I'll get discovered by a Danish coach, "Iyan Yakke," who could even make a dying person a medalist.
1,2. 1,2. 1,2.
GREAT!
With that kind of swimming, aiming for a gold medal isn't even out of hand.
How many meters does the pool measure?
As I thought, Kie is an interesting one.
Oh, right, Micchan. About Jun...
She'd want to be informed about the wedding’s date once it’s scheduled, and she’d love to attend your wedding as well.
Why?
She said she'd like to congratulate you properly.
I think reading people's mind is better.
It'd be much better for her to accept reality already.
The one who needs to face reality is you.
What do you mean?
Despite how you've only always had your eyes on her...
Me?! Why would that bring the topic there?
I don't really think about anything towards her.
So, my hunch was true then, Kazumasa.
No. As I said, I've had several girlfriends.
But none of those relationships lasted long, though.
So, that's why he always only makes fun of Jun!
Why are you making it sound as if I had a 10 years unrequited love with the girl who loves you?!
Well, I don't think that goes to Jun.
Same thing applies to me too!
Excuse me...
It really is true then...
Could it possibly be that the three of you...
...have telepathy?
Explain it to her.
Since you are going to get married.
I had a feeling that my hunch was true.
I was startled at first...
...but it's okay now.
Since I fail at making conversations....
Even if I can't express my feelings well...
...I can still relay my thoughts down to you.
While I think of that, I can relax.
I've been called as someone who doesn't laugh that much...
But Mitsumasa, you do smile a lot, don't you?
It's because I'm with you.
Thinking about the person whom I want to stay by my side...
...you're the only one who comes to mind.
I want to always be with you.
Forever.
Kie...
Marry me.
I will.
I’ll propose to you again formally.
The refreshment after a three-day constipation.
That must mean...
...that Mitsumasa knew about all of my fantasies up to this day?
That's right. He heard everything loud and clear.
That one and this one too.
I don't want that!
On top of that, in the future when you have kids...
Come on, Takamasa.
Say what you want to say verbally.
Come on! If you say that...
Stop it!
Don't you feel sorry for mama?
Why would you say that?!
What?! What?!
What should I do?
Is this about my next personnel transfer?
The legal person in London would like you to take over all the business with the process of building more branches going on.
Kodai... the President has high expectations from you.
My personnel transfer has been decided.
It'll be at London.
London?
Since this is a great timing, I would like to hold the marriage ceremony soon.
But...
...our plans for marriage hasn't been properly accepted yet.
Is this alright?
It's fine. I'm sure we'll all come to an understanding.
Going to London all of a sudden?
Can I live by with that?
Are you having doubts?
No, that's not it.
Well yeah, I am.
It's nothing!
You're going? The two of you?
If it's London, that's great timing.
Your grandma's there too!
Dear!
I was against this, as far as I remember.
My will won't change.
If you intend to stay in London for a long period, Mitsumasa’s granny is the only daughter of the Count.
Social activities are indispensable for the upper class.
As his wife, perfect oral English is essential.
Others also include Ballroom dances, horse-riding, tennis, golf and so on.
You're going for the unreasonable, again!
Since Yuuko can do anything, after all.
The point is you’d have to nail one of them. Cultivate a manner without stage fright.
Isn't that a simple matter?
I'll do my utmost best.
What was with that environmental scene?
Could it be... that she's trying to shut us out from reading her mind?
Let's go, Kie.
Oh, right! We have a party held next week!
All the elites in the enterprises related to the Kodai Group are coming.
Kie, you should come!
First of all, we need to have you get used to these stuff, right?
If ever on such a momentous occasion, you happen to have any mistakes or remiss...
Let's make sure that a discussion like this never happened.
Somehow, she just made an unreasonable condition.
Kie, from how you usually are, nothing needs to change.
I don't want you to change.
It's okay.
Since I finally was given a chance...
I'll do my best for this.
Kie...
I'll be fine here.
See you again.
This is tiring.
Trying not to think of anything...
...it really takes a toll on you.
With this, I'm finally free to do whatever I want.
Here, take this.
Thank you.
Bye.
Are you hurting?
Not being able to think freely about what you want...
...it's hard, right?
It's hard.
Hello?
Hey, Kie?!
I saw the photo you sent me! What was up with that prince-like guy?!
That's why I told you not to get shocked.
"You can actually do it if you try," your brother said.
Your father is really happy.
He’s reporting this news to his ancestors.
But really, I'm happy for you.
Hey, mom...
"Trying your best", it's necessary, right?
Doing your best?
Trying to keep up with your partner in your married life...
In order not to let them get through the bad times...
...you hold yourself back.
That kind of approach is important, right?
If you force yourself, cracks will appear.
Kie... you should just stay the way you are!
London?
Right.
So, Mitsumasa and Kie are finally going to...?
That'll happen only if the gathering party this time passes without any hitches.
Grandma did?
She called me last night.
I can't wait to meet Kie.
She's coming to England?
So, I can visit with her anytime I like.
I'll... do my best, okay?
Either it be at English oral, Ballroom dances, horse-riding, tennis, golf and so on.
You don't have to force yourself too much.
I don't know how much I can go all out for this...
...but I have to hold on.
If ever I was able to confess to him that day...
...I wonder if something could have changed?
Nope, nothing won't change at all.
But...
If I got rejected properly...
That might put me at ease for a lifetime.
What is this cheeky brat grinning about?
He's making fun of this sorrow I am feeling!
He really has such a bad attitude.
This stupid younger brother.
I smiled at you because I seriously felt sorry for you!
I think Yoshimasa is still under the weather so I'll prescribe some medicines, okay?
Okay. Thanks.
As I thought... Kazumasa really does like Jun.
What?!
It's not like I... feel like that or what...!
That's not it... I mean, J-Jun has been in love... for 10 years now, she's been in love with big bro!
Hey!
What is this brat talking about?!
That's not it! That wasn’t true!
I know. This one's an idiot, after all.
This stupid younger brother!
Well, this is all for me.
I only came here to see how Yoshimasa's doing!
You're the worst!
Get a grip already.
You're wrong!
I was only...
Wait, just why did you suddenly imagine that?
It's not like it was her fault.
Even though it's nothing to be bothered about...
It's the stupid younger brother's fault!
Because of that, Kie is going to try and hide her thoughts from us even much more.
With her trying to shut us out from her mind, we won't know what she's truly thinking about.
Isn't that normal?
It's normal that we shouldn't even know about what other people are thinking.
We shouldn't even supposed to be seeing any people's delusions.
In other words...
This is what we call a normal environment, you guys.
Kodai, it's been awhile.
Can we meet this weekend?
Hey, Kie! Are you even listening to me?
Look at you, you’re making progress dating Prince Kodai.
No.
They're against us.
I remember.
Here. I found it at the bookstore.
The mysterious land painting of Nazca.
You said you wanted to read it.
Thank you.
Hello there.
Oh? What brings you here?
I wanted to meet Kodai, too.
Your job’s related to fashion, right? That’s awesome.
It's obvious, isn't it? I came to check up on you guys.
She's a junior at the same university...
I'm Chisa Miura. Nice to meet you.
Could she be your girlfriend?
Well, maybe.
No way! When did that happen?
I was the one who confessed to him.
He's my boyfriend. Remember that!
He always seemed to talk about you and it looked like you got along so well so I thought you two were going out.
I told you, she's just a drinking buddy so I asked her out for a drink! She's a man among all men.
Isn't that a great relationship you have?
See? You're just a drinking buddy! You heard that, right?
So, don't come to him so nonchalantly.
Sorry. I have to go home.
No...
I hate that girl.
Why with her? He should have gone out with someone else...
With someone else...?
Who?
I look so stupid.
When I'm always peeking over people's thoughts...
...I didn't even bother to hear mine.
Shigeko? What's wrong?
Right now, I'm at the store I always go to...
I wanted to have a drink. Will you accompany me?
Today, I have to... Umm...
I see. The party, right?
How about you? You're not going?
I'll pass. I wish you luck, Kie.
I have heard of you.
Mitsumasa, where's Kie?
I still haven't seen her yet.
Hello, it's been a while.
I got in the mood for a drink.
Let's drink!
It'll be alright. If it's you...
I'm sure you'll be just fine.
How about the party?
Geez! What do you mean by everything's gonna be alright?
Oh, here they are.
I'm sorry.
Listen, Micchan...
What happened?
I'm sorry.
You should have at least sent me a message that you're going to be late.
Everyone was worried.
More specifically for what happened today.
I'm sorry.
If you won't tell me, I won't know.
If you shut me out further, I might lose you.
That wasn't my intention.
Before...
...you told me, right?
That you'll be fine as long as you can express your thoughts.
Because you can't talk well...
...you'll feel at ease as long as you can relay your feelings to me.
That's what you told me, right?
I...
...can't get over it.
That's not...
If that's the case, if you can't speak it out in words, at least...
...let me see deep into your heart.
Show you...?
Kie, you don't have to change at all.
Just be like how you were before.
How I was before?
What was I then?
If I allow you to peek inside my heart... Each and everything...!
Mitsumasa... do you even understand how it feels to have your mind read?!
I'm sorry!
Just a moment ago, I was with Shigeko.
She looked so sad so I couldn't leave her all alone...
That's why I arrived late for the party...
But the truth is...
I got scared to come.
What if I came and made a mistake?
What if I thought of something again and made a mess out of things?
For that not to happen, I must be careful.
But... if I have to suppress myself so as not to think at all, then I don't want that!
Kie...
Micchan... everyone's worried.
What happened? Come on, let's drink.
Enough already.
I am so sorry!
Even if one’s got ill manners, she should still have some self-control.
All the important guests are inside.
Kie stayed behind for me!
The person I loved got himself a girlfriend...
I got depressed so she accompanied me.
If it's Kie, I'm sure she'll become a part of our family.
I want her to, at least.
Please... accept their marriage.
She's almost like the way you were in the past.
No matter what I say in this matter... It's pointless, huh?
That just now... means she approved of you!
Are you sure?
I wonder.
Probably.
Kie...
I'm sorry.
No... same here.
Everyone! This is Kie Hirano!
Soon, she will become "Kie Kodai." Let's wish her the best!
At this point, are you really fine with it?
That kind of treatment will go on forever.
Forever... and ever.
Forever... and ever?
Right... You can't even no longer think about your beloved delusions.
With this... it's finally time to say farewell.
I wore that dress.
Back in my university days, I had a great friend of mine who was heartbroken so I came to settle things with her.
I skipped a very important test...
And the one who made that good friend of mine cry...
Who would have known?
He is my husband now.
There really are unexpected things that happen in life, huh?
That Mitsumasa child is finally getting married, huh?
Aunt?
Shigeko is looking for you at the hall.
Well then. I'll see you later.
I would like to greet you congratulations.
Thank you so much.
You look stunning.
Mitsumasa...
Somehow, he always looked lonely.
He had a wall around him...
...and everyone says he doesn't really smile.
But...
Whenever you're with him, he seems so happy.
The reason Mitsumasa chose you...
I feel like I know.
From now on, I think Mitsumasa will always have a smile on his face, right?
I am wishing for happiness for the two of you.
The Groom: Mitsumasa Kodai.
Would you have Ms. Kie Hirano and marry her as your beloved wife?
The fact that you came here today...
Mitsumasa?
...you accept this marriage as divine guidance.
Can you hear me?
Following the teachings of God…
Recently...
...you've always had that look on your face.
Before...
When we're together... you would always smile for me.
It's my fault...
You're wrong.
I love you.
From the day I met you and so on...
...you were genuinely kind.
For cherishing someone such as me...
Everyday seemed like a dream for me.
But...
I did nothing for you.
I wasn’t able to do a thing at all for you.
That's not true, Kie.
I shouldn't have known about it...
...about your power.
Because if I hadn't, I would have stayed just loving you.
I wanted to be with you in an ordinary way.
I can't... make you happy.
It’s impossible for me to think freely and having not to think of anything at all.
When I think of you reading my thoughts...
It becomes hard for me...
...when I'm with you.
Wait, Kie!
I'm sorry.
I ran away.
I left the person behind who matters to me the most...
...to seek an easy life.
I...
...ran away.
Have you found her... Kie?
No, not yet.
Oh, dear.
She quit her job and her cellphone has been disconnected.
My mother is furious.
Well, nothing unusual about that.
And Micchan is...
...his usual self as well, but...
Seeing him like this is just... hard for me.
As you said.
I would never know the feelings of an ordinary individual.
That's why, we need to talk a lot.
To search harder for something like a clue.
To seek the thoughts of the other half.
But I couldn't tell her...
I fear that we may grow apart.
Since Kie is a strong one...
Strong?
Whichever way I look, you're both the same.
She may look like that, but she's...
Kie has a definite world in her own thoughts.
She can overcome a lot of things on her own...
She's firm... and kind.
That's why I got drawn to her.
If that's the case...
That's why you must once again face her head-on!
Mitsumasa...
I, your father, bluntly speaking... I ride with the flow so easily...
I don't really have a strong sense of will.
Somehow, I tend to take things as they are.
If it doesn't work out, then that's how it was supposed to be.
That's the kind of life I had.
Why do you say this so uprightly?
However...
I will never give up even for a moment!
The one who made me think that way...
...was Yuuko.
That's why, to the guys here!
Go on!
Over there, lunch is just beside you. [This is a pun for 'soba' as beside and 'soba' as buckwheat noodles]
It’s a bit cold today. Mind the temperature.
Yes.
Unavailable for answering...
Hey, Kie!
You're still there?!
It's cold so get inside already.
Kie.
I'll be waiting at the airport...
...if you want to live with me in London.
If ever you aren't coming...
...then I will accept that.
But I want to see you one last time.
Kie...
I'm on my way to see Kohei at this moment.
Even if he has a girlfriend...
I can't stand not doing anything.
I'll express my feelings through words.
Because I don't want to give up on the person I fell in love with.
Thanks for your patronage.
Kie, I am meeting Kohei later. Even if he has a girlfriend now, even if I cannot change anything; I still wanna have a conversation with him and talk about all my feelings. I do not want to let go of someone I am really into so easily.
It’s okay now.
Please bring me some amoxicillin.
Coming.
What'd you come for today?
How's Yoshimasa? Is he doing fine?
Yeah.
I'm sorry for what happened that day.
No... Uhh, well...
It doesn't matter at all now.
You've always really been enjoying it when you make fun of me since long before.
More like...
I...
Because you only had your eyes on my big brother...
...I got jealous.
...or something like that.
We didn't get lost along the path.
Your mother and your father didn't get lost somewhere too.
Did you know... about the person whom you're getting married with...
You'll think that "this person" is "the one."
However, the fact that she doesn't think about it in such a way....
It’s just maybe that luck isn’t on Kie’s side.
It's that simple.
Is that how you really think it is?
Even after looking at Mitsumasa in that state?
Master...
A package from the Madame arrived.
It’s here, the sweet butter cookies.
These are delicious, you know?
To Yuuko
Yuuko!
This is for you.
I'll go make some tea.
To Yuuko
To Kie
Mr. Manager, could you please confirm the state after the fermentation?
So, you really are staying here.
Since we're talking about you...
I thought you’re just pretending to be not at home.
Mother...
I don't remember allowing you to call me as such.
Running away just like that...
...and leaving Mitsumasa all on his own!
Have you no shame?
I deeply apologize.
You have...
...already tarnished the Kodai family.
I'm sorry.
In the first place...
There was no way that I and Mitsumasa would be good for each oth...
That's right.
Bluntly saying...
Mitsumasa is an excellent individual.
He's hardworking.
Everyone can very well say that he’s an impeccable and capable son.
But, when you came in the picture...
With just a bit of some unknown sorcery, what did you do to him?
I am the mother of those children.
That's why I worry so bad...
...if you can keep up with it.
So if you really want to capture that one you love most...
...you will have to fight.
Fight instead of running away.
Here.
She said, "It's for you."
That's from his grandmother.
Reply to her with your own will.
This is the least politeness I can give.
Kie...
I can very well understand about the doubts you are feeling now.
After all, it was also the same sensation I felt towards "him."
...towards Shigemasa.
When we first met...
...I was able to confirm my feelings.
That I wanted to marry him and make a family with him.
I will never forget the bestest thing he has ever told me.
Anne...
Inside this 55 years of married life that I have spent with you at my side...
I've thought multiple times about how far away you are from me.
I wonder why such a beautiful person such as you came to love someone like me?
But...
I realized it.
If it wouldn't be me, it's just not possible.
You have chosen me...
...the me who is fine with your mind-reading.
I have already cautiously known about it.
That's why, I have decided.
I'll stay the way I am.
I will believe in you...
...the way you believe in me.
I'll bare each and everything to you.
That power you hold...
Compared to any gold in this world, I believe that it is a miracle.
This world is full of mystery and inconceivability.
Just thinking about that alone makes my heart dance.
There may be times that I might hurt you...
...you had doubts like that in your head.
But, I'm definite that someday I'll smile about it.
Someday, when I get old...
...I'll remember and smile.
Thinking about it now, the quarrels we have, and the not so peaceful days...
I'll look forward to these changes.
I'll live that way.
No.
The two of us will live that way together.
Yes.
I am happy.
Same here.
Thank you.
That's why... have no fear, Kie.
It'll be alright. I'm sure you will be happy.
Believe in Mitsumasa.
Welcome to the Kodai family.
"Fight instead of running away."
But, how do I do that?
Oh, right!
Breaststroke!
Okay! I will swim!
Thanks to the hospitable teaching of my Danish coach, "Iyan Yakke."
My potentials have now been extracted.
I will continue to break my previous records.
Next time, I'll challenge myself with long-distance swimming, up to the Strait of Dover.
So...?
Have you heard from Kie?
No... not yet.
Dear, boy.
Lady Anne.
Sir Anthony is on the telephone.
Thank you.
1-2. 1-2. 1-2.
Kie...
You called?
1-2. 1-2. 1-2.
Britain
Germany
Strait of Dover
Netherlands
France
Crossing the Strait of Dover Newest late boomer swimmer of the world Heroic feat by Kie Hirano Miracle by Japanese woman
Kie...
I...
...am really happy that I met you.
I have already imagined spending my everyday life with you.
It's alright.
I'm sure we will live in happiness.
Someday when that happens...
...will you smile for me?
As we both grow old together...
While reminiscing...
...all the little quarrels and the mistakes we make.
Will you smile and forgive me?
I'm already able...
...to smile right now.
I love you!
I love you so much!
Congratulations to you.