Kimi no Te ga Sasayaite iru (Your Hands are Whispering) --- ~* Chapter 2 *~
subbed by yanie
edited by jenn
I have never heard a sound even once since I was born.
Hearing-impaired...
Hearing-impaired is.. umm..
Mieko.
It can be healed, right?
It can be healed, right!?
Look! Look! PI-NEAP--!
It seems like ever since I was born, I lived while being protected by someone.
By my parents and.. teachers.
All my friends are just like me, kids who have never heard a sound. Normal people might think this is a uncomfortable life.
Of course, there were troubles along the way, but it is still a comfortable life for me.
This is Takeda Mieko, who will work here starting today.
(I'm Takeda Mieko. I will be counting on your assistance.)
"To Mr. Hayashi, Patent Firm. 2-4-8 South Shinjuku, Shinjuku ward. From Nobe."
Of course once I became a part of society, no one would care about me, no one would protect me,
I was quite overwhelmed by this reality, since I used to think I'd be able to do anything by myself.
But... but...
I met him.
Good morning!
His name is Nobe Hirofumi. He's normal.
Word-- this is a "word processor"?
He told me he loves me.
Of course we had many obstacles,
while we were dating.
I don't want to let my son live a life with burden.
But... he said to me...
I didn't fall for you because you're deaf.
I love Takeda Mieko!
I thought I'd be happy if I could be together with you,
that's why I asked you to marry me!
I was so happy.
I had lived by depending on
other people's help and protection all this time,
but now I might be able to make someone happy.
When I thought of that, I felt so happy.
(I want to marry you.)
(I want to...)
(..make you happy.)
(Please marry me.)
His parents have also given their blessings and so we are happily married.
Nobe, let's go! / Yes!
(I think tempura would be good for dinner tonight.)
(Okay.)
Hey... did he just say he wants to eat something?
So it's tempura tonight, huh. Then, it's 945 yen!
Sorry, sorry!
It's 945 yen!
I'm happy.
Is it alright for me to be this happy? I'm so happy that it scares me.
(Welcome home!)
Don't say "welcome home". You shouldn't open the door so easily like that.
(I'm sorry.)
I'm home.
I think I've cried out all my tears in life.
Maybe I won't cry anymore from now on.
That's what I think now.
Here you go. / Thank you.
How's the office?
Yeah, it's very peaceful without you.
I'll come back earlier, then!
We'll be waiting.
Let's drink tea.
(Your baby is so cute.)
Thank you!
Yes, yes, what's wrong?
Here you go! Don't cry, don't cry.
Sorry, we came late. We stopped by our colleague's house.
No, no, it's okay. / I'm very sorry!
Father is so noisy everyday, asking me to invite you two to visit.
Hey... don't tell them that.
How old is that baby?
4 months.
The baby was so cute.
Mieko was also cute back then.
Father, she said you're 'oyabaka'. (oyabaka: doting parents who always think their children are the best)
All parents are like that!
It'll be all right, we won't drink too much.
Mieko...
(What is it?)
No, no, nothing.
Cherries! We still have a lot of cherries from our hometown, do you want to bring them home?
Is she doing alright?
Are you worried?
Well, yes...
I think all fathers would worry...
It's alright. You don't have to worry about anything.
Is that so. Somehow that makes me feel lonely...
That's not good.
Nobe-kun.
Yes.
There's something I'd like to ask.
What is it?
No, nothing. Maybe a bit drunk.
No, I didn't drink too much.
Really? Then maybe a bit...
What's wrong? / That's my line!
I just happened to pass by, I pressed the bell but no one came out.
We went out.
But I'm worried, what if you went out,
and something happened to Mieko alone here.
Besides that, how come you happen to pass by here so often?
You're so not cute!
Sorry about that!
Hirofumi!
Sorry to say, but my sign language has improved a lot.
I do not come here because I feel bored with Father.
Mieko-san, I received so many cherries, so...
See? I have so many like this!
You're welcome.
Nobe-san, you may go in.
Nobe-san?
Nobe-san!
Nobe Mieko-san?
Congratulations. You're 3 months pregnant.
Oh, right. Do. you. under. stand. me?
Con. gra. tula. tions.
Ryoko-chan, please write the details on paper and explain them to her. / Ah, yes.
"Congratulations."
Oh, not that, I meant other things like
whether or not she wants to give birth in her hometown. / Oh, I see.
(Really?)
(Congratulations.)
(Thank you.)
(But, will it be alright?)
(Why?)
Naoko is right. I can't do anything.
Even if I have children, I can't do anything for them.
I can't read books for them. I can't sing together with them.
It would be miserable for the child that is born to have a mother like me.
But...
Auntie, help me! Auntie!
Are you alright?!!
I think we should call the ambulance!
What were you doing?? Weren't you right beside him just now?
He's just a child--
Let's get him to the hospital!
I was so scared that I couldn't move.
I couldn't even hear that boy crying for help.
I didn't even notice him.
I can't call the ambulance.
I guess... I can't...
What's wrong? You're not feeling good?
Cold, huh. Then you better take the day off, don't force yourself.
Naoko-chan.
(Yesterday I said too much to Mieko. I'm sorry, it was my fault.)
You said too much? What do you mean?
Mieko took the day off today, seems like she caught a cold.
(She hasn't told you?)
Told me what?
What is it? Did something happen to Mieko?
Naoko-chan.
There's something I'd like to ask.
Children... Do you have plans for children?
Why do you ask?
Of course. Just...
Just what?
Just maybe after we're more financially stable. I'm sorry, I didn't really save when I was single.
Is that so.
Why do you ask?
I think it would be difficult,
for someone deaf like her, to be a mother.
It's a different matter than getting married. I think it will be difficult.
I'm not saying you should not have a child... Just that..
It will be a difficult matter.
Very, very...
Very... difficult.
Welcome home!
Where were you wandering around?
(Sorry! I'll make dinner.)
Congratulations!
Let's celebrate it.
You're pregnant right? Why didn't you tell me?
Were you planning to surprise me?
Let's have a toast.
But you can only have a little bit..
What do you mean you don't want to give birth to the baby?
Mie-chan.
You want to abort the baby, you mean?
(I have never been good with children.)
(So it would be better if I don't give birth to a baby.)
You hate children?
Stop that... I won't forgive you.
I won't forgive you if you do that.
Why are you always like that?
Why do you always decide things by yourself?
What am I here for?
This is not just your problem.
Am I that unreliable?
Do you think that I still don't understand you?
So, what is it?
Sorry..
I didn't mean to get angry.
Sorry.
(I'm a deaf mother, it would be miserable for the baby that is born.)
(And there are so many things I can't do for the baby.)
But, you know--
I also..
...want to give birth to..
..our...
..child.
But..
I can't...
I shouldn't..
Nobe-san, you may go in.
You may go in.
I see. / Yes.
Then, what did Mieko say?
She said she doesn't want to give birth to the baby.
She said it would be miserable for the child to have a mother like her.
I'm sorry. I don't know who else to ask for advice.
No. Thank you.
But I think she definitely wants to give birth to the baby.
Just do what she says.
Please just do as she says.
Why? Why do you--
Nobe-san, please.
It's okay! There are many couples who are happy even without a child.
Right?
It'll be very hard for a mother to not be able to exchange words with her child.
She won't know what the child is singing, she won't know what her child's voice is like!
Nobe-san, do you understand how painful this would be for her?
I do not want to let her go through such a thing.
I don't want to...
Mie-chan.
Are you... happy now?
That's good.
I know I grew up without any disability,
so maybe I shouldn't say this.
But don't you think that
people's happiness is determined by the way they live
and not the way they were born?
That's what I think.
Indeed, as a mother,
there are many things you cannot do for the child.
But.. that doesn't mean the child would not be happy.
There isn't a parent that is perfect in this world.
Although there are things you can't do,
there are many other things you can do for the child.
Why did you come so suddenly like this?
No, no such thing.
But, it is a wonder.
Actually, I'm not good with children. I didn't have any confidence to be a mother.
So I thought it would be better if I don't give birth to a baby.
But now that I have her,
a life without her is unthinkable.
A mother is amazing.
Even without words, I understand my baby's feelings.
I think it's like telepathy.
It's connected... here.
Mie-chan.
I see..
Mieko.
Do you really understand?
It is such a difficult matter, to give birth to and raise a baby.
It would be very difficult for you. Do you understand?
Alright, then.
Do your best!!
Whatever happens, I'll help you.
That's great, Mieko-san!!
Don't get so excited like that!
Congratulations, Mieko-san!
We'll be so busy!
You're not the one who's giving birth.
What do you mean? Giving birth is like a battle!
It's a life-changing event for a woman! You wouldn't understand!
Is that so.
This is great, you have to do your best!
Mieko-san, do your best. And just leave it all to me!
Oh right! Why don't we just live together here??
Then, it would be easier for Mieko-san too, right? / Dad, please say something.
I can't say anything.
I'm sorry. I got carried away.
Ah, then, let's have a toast! A toast, a toast! Wait a moment, okay?
Hello, baby~
You're so excited.
I wonder if it's going to be alright?
It will be alright!
But.. she's..
Remember, do not show any signs of worry
about her deafness.
They must have...
decided this after they talked about it over and over.
We can only be happy for them.
And fully support them.
Is that so. You're right.
It's gonna be alright.
(I've decided to give birth to the baby.)
(Please, do your best!)
Really?
Please teach her many things. We'll be counting on you.
Alright. OK.
When you're pregnant, you usually feel anxious, scared, upset, disappointed.
You feel many negative feelings, and if you give birth in such state of mind...
It's fine...
Everything is good.
Everything's good.
Wait..
Hello. How are you?
Are we having five babies here?
Nothing.
That's the head...
The responsibility will be greater.
The babies inside you will also get more active,
so you will feel your baby's movement too.
We'll do a pregnancy exercise today.
Let's be healthy until the time of birth comes.
Alright then, Nakayama-san, please.
Something's wrong? What do you mean?
But it's different for each baby, right?
Didn't they tell you everything's good?
Don't you think you're worrying too much? It's gonna be alright.
I'm going, then!
I feel anxious.
I feel so anxious, it can't be helped.
I wonder if the reason why this baby hasn't moved around yet is my fault.
I wonder if my deafness has affected my baby.
Somehow I keep thinking of that.
Alright then, I almost finished this cute one..
Hey you! Get out of the way!!