Hey. Do you know why a baby cries as soon as it is born?
I think it cries because it doesn't want to come into this world.
I don't think it's because it misses the comfort of being inside it's mother, either.
That's my case.
Anyway, I was born in spite of being completely, 100%, unwanted.
Eh? What's that you say? But there ARE children like that. Lots of them!
Excuse me! You forgot your baby!
Huh? There are no children unloved by their mothers?
I'm no fool.
I know this first hand.
That's right, the woman in charge of my elementary school
was the first one who told me that.
In my composition I wrote:
"My mother thinks I am an exorbitant waste."
And then the teacher told me:
"You shouldn't think like that!
Think of how your mother would grieve to hear you say that!
You shouldn't think like that!!"
Being a kid, I was a little impressed, so I believed her.
"Thank you for everything. Goodbye."
That's when I thought I'd run away from home.
And I wrote that so my mother might get worried.
And then, running away, I found a place to hide nearby,
and waited, worriedly, for my mother to come out and look for me.
But eventually, cold and lonely, I went back.
Ah, that was harsh...
Hey, didn't you run away?!
Well, that's how it was.
After that, my personality began to harden.
Whenever I saw someone happy, ughh, it made me sick.
"Love" I even hated the idea of basic love.
I couldn't believe in that sort of thing anymore.
Still, although it might seem ungrateful of me, I held no real gratitude for my mother.
As for me, since I wasn't particularly ugly...
I never had any women friends,
but I did have plenty of guys approach me.
But none of them stayed for very long.
The main reason was my very bad character.
When I wasn't happy with things, I would go into a rage,
and that soon became a habit of mine, it seems.
And if more than 24 hours passed without a call from them, I would hate it.
I guess you could say I was hungry for love.
Would be weird to call me adorable?
Well, I guess I've never been loved.
Still, the next man was all right, I thought...
and so I just sort of tumbled into his place.
What do you think eventually happened?
Something decisive.
"When I'm with you, I'm not happy at all!
I'm begging you to leave."
And with that, he kicked me out...
that evening.
Geez, I hate the way I feel.
I'm not saying I necessarily want to die, but...
I wanna disappear! Just completely disappear!
Just being alive is so much trouble.
Up 'til now, for the whole of human existence,
people who are born different have had it bad.
But that's unreasonable, isn't it?
And then there's TV, putting out nothing but cheap, stinky dramas.
Lose my memory, you say? Ah, I'd long for that.
Still, I'd prefer dying instead.
I've said this before, I should just disappear.
Hey, have you been listening?
Oh well, better go.
10000 Yen = Approx. $95
Here.
I know what you're thinking.
"Before dying, give it one more chance," isn't that it?
Keep the change, I won't be needing it.
It's okay, take it, my friend.
Poverty is written all over your face.
"You have no voice messages at this time. Thank you very much."
"No mail reception available."
This sucks!
"Tokyo"
Ah, Tokyo, huh...?
Might as well end it all there.
"Sumida Police Department"
I'm Kataoka.
Starting today, I'll be part of the police duty section.
Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you, too.
Pleased to meet you.
Nice to meet you.
I understand you requested a transfer from the criminal section,
so I think this is your first time with us.
Yes ma'am.
Kataoka-san.
You transferred from the Detective Section, didn't you?
Why? Detective work is so cool after all.
Various reasons.
But, about that, Yaginuma-kun.
Being a detective, aren't you worried about being constantly in danger?
No. Our work always puts us side by side with danger,
so it's not possible for me to be afraid of death.
Ehh! Not that again! You must be kidding.
Is that the truth?
It's the truth.
What do you think you're doing?
Sorry about this.
So it happens in Tokyo, too!
I almost stepped in it!
Damn kids! ("Kusogaki - lit. 'crap' kids)
Why do I have to clean off shit before I die...?
Ah, that yakiniku was great, wasn't it?
From today on, we'll be able to eat dinner together.
All right!
I like eating together.
You enjoyed that, didn't you Aki?
Yep.
I like eating out, too!
You ate a lot, Shun. That's great.
Hey, it was great, wasn't it?
Yeah.
Hey, Dad...
Hmm?
Are they gonna catch a bad guy?
Yeah.
Just like I used to. But I'm not doing dangerous work any more.
Hmm? Why not?
Because I wanted to be together with you guys.
It was bad for me, thinking how lonely you guys were until now.
Ah!
Mom bought that for me...
I'm sorry.
Don't be foolish. Why should you apologize?
It's alright. Mother wouldn't be upset.
Hmm...
So, cheer up, Aki.
Okay! Let's run now.
I'll be first!
"People in relationships... why does that make life seem so crude?
Yes, that's what I think.
But, somehow I'm already...
worn out.
By this point, I couldn't think of one good reason
to keep living for.
There was never a time when I was loved by anyone.
I couldn't think of any time when I was ever unconditionally happy.
Everybody has at least one...
No... any number of times to live.
But what person can be certain of their chance to be happy?
At that moment... again...
that didn't appear to be likely for me.
Yes. This time, either..."
Goodbye...
KANNO Miho
TAMAKI Koji
NARIMIYA Hiroki
KOHINATA Fumiyo
WAKUI Emi
"Ai no Uta" "Love Song"
Episode 01: "Ai o Shiranai Onna no Koi ga Hajimaata Hi" "First day of love for the woman who didn't know love"
Kataoka: Yuji, Dai, Aki, Shun and "Milk"
She'll be fine. She'll probably have forgotten it by tomorrow.
I see.
Dad, it's good we went.
Umm.
- Good night. - 'Night.
"Clear Sea Rice Dealer 'KAMADO'" - Tell me. I don't get it.
When you and Kataoka were partners, you never once let a criminal escape.
You know, don't you?
But it doesn't make sense!
Why would Kataoka want to leave such a successful partnership?
Good ones like that don't come along all that often.
Right?
You do know, what Kataoka's reasons were?
No, I don't.
I thought so!
Still, it's too bad.
Welcome!
Give me a beer.
How are you doing?
We were just talking about you. And it was making us angry.
Why's that?
I'm alive...
I swam ashore...
Diving always was my strong suit...
I'm alive...
Why did you leave the Detective Section?
Well, it couldn't be helped. There were various reasons.
What were these 'various reasons?'
Well, I suppose the death of your wife was one, but you never said anything about it before.
"I'll spend my whole life there and never leave."
Why the sudden change?
'Why,' you ask? Because of his children.
Has it been 3 years already, since your wife died?
That's why I say, 'various reasons.'
Ah, here I am still looking for cigarettes, but I stopped smoking!
You've stopped smoking?
You once said you preferred death before you'd quit smoking.
Yaginuma. The person who prefers death is not of this world.
Beer.
What happened?
Are you okay?
What happened to you?
She's barefoot, isn't she?
Were you in the river?
The river, huh? I see...
So, what's wrong? Did you drown?
What happened?
Won't you talk? We don't want to be suspicious of you,
but we are police after all.
Hey!
Her shoes were discovered on the bridge.
I see...
A suicide, huh...?
Why would she... She has such a beautiful face, right?
Yes.
Why would someone do such a thing...
Are you awake?
Are you okay?
Hello...
Why did you try to kill yourself?
Well, that's okay. At least you're safe.
What's your name?
"Up 'til now, for the whole of human existence,
people who are born different have had it bad.
But that's unreasonable, isn't it?"
What is it?
"Lose my memory, you say? Ah, I'd long for that."
Are you all right?
I don't know.
What don't you know?
Who am I?
Who you are...
I don't know.
You don't remember anything?
Not even who you are?
Doesn't that mean amnesia?
That's what we're trying to find out.
I see. You have no memory of family, or friends?
Children, either?
Your mother, either? Nothing at all?
It's on your right. Right. Right.
Geez, you're hopeless.
I'm sorry.
Good work.
Good work!
Kataoka-san?
Our preliminary reports haven't been able to turn up anything on her.
I see.
Since her memory hasn't returned, that means she hasn't any place to return to.
She may have to be placed in a public welfare institution.
They'll take care of everything.
But I hate to see that happen to... such a pretty person.
I see...
Can't be...
I'm alive...
Where are you going?
Eh? Ah... Where am I going...?
You still don't remember anything?
Then you should go back to bed.
You aren't thinking about dying again are you?
Okay, then!
To get to the point, she'll be staying here for awhile.
She has no memories of who she is. Okay. I'm counting on you!
Wait! What are you saying?
Is she our new Mama?
Eh?
I don't think so.
Yes, that's right.
What do you say, Aki. She can't?
I'm happy with it.
Huh?
- Hey. - Huh, what is it?
Aren't the children adorable?
This isn't something you can decide on by yourself!
Well, do you have anywhere else to go?
This is the best place for you.
I hate to say this, but there are two things I'm bad with.
What?
Kids and dogs.
Liar! Aren't you a part of this world?
It's true!
Does that mean your memories have come back?
Eh?
No... it's just... just a feeling I have.
In any event, let's make something to eat.
What are you staring at?
I'll do those.
Ah, sorry about that.
It's nothing.
I know. Why don't you help out around the house doing housekeeping?
That would help us out a great deal.
And... for sleeping.
The sofa should be fine.
You'll need pajamas!
Mother had some, and the size will probably be fine.
"Mother?"
My wife.
She died 3 years ago.
Aki, get her pajamas.
She can't!
You won't? She won't.
That's okay. I don't need any.
Use these. They're mine.
Here.
Why?
What?
Why are you putting me up here?
You have nowhere else to go, do you?
This is as good as any other.
Well, I guess so, but...
I don't know who she is,
and no one else knows either,
so we have to treat her kindly.
All right?
Excuse me...
What is it?
Welcome!
Hey, Fusako-chan!
What's going on? Ah, that's right, did you get your transfer?
Yeah.
That uniform isn't really you.
Ah, really? Cute, isn't it? I like it!
Look, cute or not, I'm telling you, you're not one for uniforms.
Sorry, but I don't know what you're talking about.
That is...
I need a small favor from you.
Okay.
I haven't asked yet.
Without a thought, you immediately answer yes.
Just like that, listening to some foolish man, you might make some mistake.
Give it a little thought first.
I'm sorry.
Well, what kind of favor did you want?
Umm. Well...
Are you awake?
Hey, hey. What's it like, having amnesia? Hey?
Ah... well...
You do have it, huh? Just like a drama, isn't it?
Kinda cool, isn't it?
What's it feel like? Not having any memories?
Ah, "what's it feel like..."
'Cause you have no memories at all, right?
What's it feel like?
Well... uhh...
Still, you still remember Japanese.
Ah.... yeah, somehow. Looks like it.
It does... You haven't become dumb.
Not even a hint of who you are...
Hey...
Ah, let me see something.
Wha... what is it?
You don't have any distinguishing features...
No tattoos, or unusual birthmarks either.
Hey! Just who on earth are you? Are you an idiot?
Which one?
Eh?
Which one do you want answered?
Ah. My name is Enomoto Fusako.
I was a close friend of Kaori's. That was his wife, before she died.
And, I was a female officer. Back then.
And, I was Kataoka-san's associate for a long time.
I was the one who introduced him to Kaori.
So, you could call me... how to put this... A close friend?
And with the children, too.
And, as for the other thing...
An idiot...?
Well...
An idiot...?
Maybe...
Excuse me...
Yes, yes!
Ah, it's a little hard to talk when you're that close.
Really?
Um, why... why would that guy put me up in his place?
Could it be because I somehow remind him of his dead wife?
Oh, no. Not at all!
Because Kaori was cute, kind and warm,
always smiling,
and people were always happy when she was around.
You don't resemble her at all.
So you're saying I'm not cute, not kind, not warm, and that I make everyone around me unhappy?
Eh... I didn't say anything like that.
I did!
You're right. I did say that.
I did say it.
Well, that's okay.
I guess you're right.
The only reason I was put up here was to keep his house.
He probably just saw me as a cheap, substitute housekeeper.
He's not the sort of man who would do that.
Got it?
I'm sorry.
Ah!
Let's go out.
I'll handle the money.
I didn't think you'd like cute things like that.
Be quiet.
Ah, that look was adorable!
Shut up!
Somehow... I think we could be good friends.
Don't you think so?
Not at all.
It'd be good though, if we became friends.
Eh? You did?
Why?
Why do you ask, "Why?" Because she was so pitiful.
She was going around without any money either.
What else could I do? I had to help.
You live in a dormitory, and he's too dangerous.
Did you know? This guy is a real letch.
Stop it...
What is it? What is it Yaginuma? Why so upset?
Ah, well...
Ah, is that it?
She's pretty enough, isn't she?
Did you want her yourself?
Eh? Is that why you went to visit her with a bouquet?
That's not why I went...
You know, this guy,
he's so shy inside the police station, none of the girls here are interested in him.
It's impossible for girls to fall in love with him.
We're just alike!
No we are not!
Yes, I'm sorry. We're not alike.
Listen, don't be angry.
I didn't like the idea of leaving her as she was, with no memories and maybe committing suicide again.
That's all.
You've changed somehow, Senpai.
Before, if someone wanted to die, you'd let them. Isn't that what you used to say?
Did I?
We're home!
We... welcome home.
Did you see it?
See what?
My treasure. Mom bought it for me.
For my birthday. Here.
This is what it looks like. Did you see it?
I lost it on the bridge into the river.
The river?
You were in the river, weren't you?
Ah, I was.
Hmm. Did you see it?
What a strange thing to ask...
Why do we have to talk in whispers?
Because whenever I cry, everyone worries about me.
But I really am sad.
I really do want to cry.
Is the river deep?
Huh?
If it's not impossible for me, I want to get it back.
Can you swim?
I can doggy paddle 15 meters!
You would die, without a doubt.
I can't die. Everyone would cry.
Well then, give it up.
Okay, we have a limited time special. One squash for 10 Yen.
Hey!
Aren't you gonna make dinner?
I'm home!
Welcome home!
Are you making dinner?
Probably.
Thanks for the food!
It doesn't taste good?
No, that's not the thing.
Awful!
Aki!
Wait!
I'm sorry...
Ah, it's a lot of trouble cleaning up.
Still, your cooking isn't very good, is it?
Ah, is that memory gone too?
It takes a lot of money for a family to have a chef in the house.
My daughter's not ready yet.
It'd be good if your memories came back soon.
Ah, I'm not trying to hurry you or anything.
Until then, we're more than happy to have you here.
Why?
Why are you doing this for me?
Because.
Because why?
Because it's lonely to be by yourself.
Still, I shouldn't say this to someone without their memory...
What is it?
Suicide is not right.
Definitely not right. Definitely.
Why?
Your parents would be sad.
And lots of other people would be sad as well.
All the people you leave behind, would be sad... if you died.
You're a fool.
That's just an excuse.
When you're dead, you're dead.
Stop it already.
If someone who doesn't want to live, doesn't, you tell them they're just being foolish.
Is living such a good thing?
How can you say such a thing?
My point is... just look at this family.
I don't know you all that well...
but you make me sick.
Seeing you clinging to one another, overflowing with love...
Do you know how that makes me feel?
Pitiful, seeing all the trouble you make over me.
So lonely...
Eh?
I'm certain you were a lonely person.
"Makino Central Hospital"
Somehow, it still seems strange.
We're going now!
Take care.
Bye.
Goodbye.
What is it?
You have something to complain about?
"Thank you for everything. Goodbye."
"Makino Central Hospital"
I see.
The Police Duty Section.
I can go home at a regular hour.
After this, I won't have one minute or even one second less of being together with them.
I see.
Ah, but there's important work to be done in the Police Duty Section, too.
I see.
Doctor, I'm always indebted to you.
For diagnosing Kaori's condition.
And now mine.
But, Doctor...
I still don't understand it...
Not at all.
It's only been three years since Kaori's death,
and now it's my turn.
It's not fair.
It's too cruel.
Those guys...
they're still so small...
At last... at long last... they were starting to cheer up.
The tears they shed over Kaori's death were drying... at last.
And now, in six months, they'll be doing it again for me.
That's what it'll be like, for those guys.
That's how it will be.
I don't want to die...
I don't want to die, Doctor.
I'm sorry.
I should go now.
You're the only one I can talk to, Doctor.
I'll be fine.
Just fine.
Ah!
Are they looking...
for me?!
"Thank you for everything. Goodbye."
"Hey, didn't you run away?!"
What are they doing?
They must be idiots.
Dad!
She's not here?
I don't know where else to look.
Hello?
We just got a report that a woman has jumped off that bridge again,
but it isn't that same woman, is it?
Let's go.
That idiot!!
Hey!
Where are you?
Where are you?!!
Hey!
Hey!!
Where are you?!
WHERE ARE YOU?!
Hey!
Heeey!
You IDIOT!!
What were you thinking?!!
Why do you want to die?
Tell me why!
Wouldn't it be a waste?
Your life would be wasted.
Your life...
Hey. Stop this.
Stop doing this.
Live.
Live!
Okay?
Live?
Live!
Please live.
Okay?
Matsuda Yoko: KANNO Miho
Kataoka Yuji: TAMAKI Koji
Yaginuma Yuusuke: NARIMIYA Hiroki
Kataoka Dai: SATOU Kazuya Kataoka Aki: YAMAUCHI Nana
Kataoka Shun: WATANABE Souto Kataoka Kaori: UCHIDA Naoki
Makino Yoshiko: KISHIDA Kyouko
That's mine!
Matsuda Hagusa: YOSHIMOTO Miyoko
Iizuka Hideki: KOHINATA Fumiyo
Enomoto Fusako: WAKUI Emi
Screenplay: OKADA Yoshikazu
Theme Song: "Present" TAMAKI Koji
Producers: KATO Masatoshi, MURASE Ken
Directed by: OYA Taro
Original Air Date: October 13, 2005