It's okay if you don't smile now.
I don't want to die...
I don't...
I'm sorry.
Um...
I know it's asking a lot, but...
Will you...
Will you marry me, please?
Ehhhhh?!
Keep your voice down!
MARRIAGE?!
I told you, keep your voice down!
You proposed?
It wasn't like that.
But you DID propose!
That's great!
Well, you may say it's 'great'...
Ah, listen...
But you did. You did ask him to marry you, didn't you?
I guess I did ask.
Just like a girl!
Be quiet.
Still... you proposed. You did.
Geez!
I don't want to talk about it.
With Kataoka-san?
With you!
Eh?! Why?
Because, geez! It's embarrassing!
It's embarrassing?
You're saying that about your own marriage?
I could never say anything like that!
Not me. "Embarrassing."
Marriage, huh...
I'd like to see you as Kataoka-san's wife.
So, this thing called 'Marriage...'
Means being together forever...
Err, being by his side forever...
And that's about it.
Then haven't you two haven't had sex yet?
HUH?!
Err, that's enough! I'm finished talking!
What was Kataoka-san's answer?
Well...
Why do you ask? You should give me some time first.
That's only normal at first, before asking...
I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Well? Well? Well? WELL?
He turned me down.
Eh?! Why?
I can't do that, Ai-chan.
Knowing you think that way about me, makes me very happy.
As a man.
But...
- Because I'll soon be... - Stop it!
So it's impossible, Ai-chan.
That's what he said.
Well... Kataoka-san didn't tell you what his feelings for you are...
But...
You're taking it awfully well, aren't you, Ai-chan?
Hm? Really?
But I really don't know what to say myself...
I have the feeling that meeting him and becoming happy,
was something that just happened unintentionally.
Really...
The me of the past...
Well, of course I wouldn't have asked anyone to marry me...
Whenever I spent time with a man,
I would get incredibly insecure.
That's probably why.
That from the day I got involved,
until the day I broke up,
I hated the idea that you become just one person.
But, then I thought...
I couldn't say that if I was married to Kataoka-san.
I could no longer think of hating myself, either.
That's great, isn't it? That's great!
Being in love is like that, isn't it?
NYAH! Ai-chan's cute!
Thank you. It's all thanks to you, Senpai.
Yes, it is!
Huh?
I'm happy for you.
It'll be fine. Just fine.
It'll keep going on. Your happiness.
It won't end. It'll never end.
It won't.
God, I won't forgive you if it does!
Got that?!
I don't hear an answer!
I guess I lose to you. And God.
That's right.
Hey, wait. Shouldn't I be afraid?
If I help you out, then you're the type of girl who'll want to give up waitressing!
Hey! Am I wrong? Am I wrong?
I'm sorry! I'm sorry!
"Will you marry me, please?"
It really is impossible for me...
What's impossible?
You mustn�t. Please don't give up!
You've finally reached the point where you can use it a little, right?
That's right. A little.
Thank you very much.
Now you have to change from A4 to B5.
For these, both sides need enlarged. Right away!
Penny for your thoughts.
How is it going? With you and the one you love.
Well, I've been too busy to think much about it.
But, the likelihood is...
not very likely.
Clearly then, it's best to just forget about her.
Do you know what the best way to forget is?
No, I don't. What is it?
A new love!
An unexpected, yet close by, someone who thinks only about you!
But I don't think I'll feel that way again for awhile.
Maybe he's an idiot?!
Has there ever been such an thickheaded guy before?
And he's supposed to be such a good detective!
I'm sorry...
Today we have 'Hamburger Spaghetti Curry.'
Thanks for the food!
I really love spaghetti.
Me too!
What is it, Dai? You don't look good.
What is it, Dai-kun?
Well... a lot of things...
What is it? Tell me, Dai.
It's about baseball... I'm no good at it at all.
I strike out every time... I have no talent at all.
After the next game, they'll want to use regular members.
I'm gonna quit. I don't look cool.
I can't hit the ball at all.
What are you saying, Dai?
Eh?
Why don't you look cool?
Quitting won't make you cool.
Aren't you a man?
Listen. It's the results that matter.
Don't give up.
Keep at it until the very end, Dai.
You'll just end up hating yourself, if you don't.
If things aren't going well for you...
If every time things don't go well, are you going to quit then, too?
Okay! Let's go!
When you've finished dinner, we'll go out.
To where?
You'll see!
"Tokyo Batting Cage No. 3"
Dai, open your eyes. You have to watch the ball.
"At that time, Yuji-san,
wanted to leave behind even small memories of himself with his children.
Even small ones."
Okay! Watch how I do it.
- Wow! - Dad, you're great!
Cool! Cool! Cool!
He is cool, isn't he?
One more ball. A home run this time.
What are you doing, Dad?
"I thought my chest would burst open in pain
at the things he was saying.
I thought how I never wanted to see,
that face stop smiling."
You did it, Dai!
KANNO Miho
TAMAKI Koji
NARIMIYA Hiroki
KOHINATA Fumiyo
WAKUI Emi
"Ai no Uta" "Love Song"
Episode 09: "Boku ga, Kiseki o Okosunda!!" "I'm Going to Make a Miracle!!"
- They asleep? - Yeah.
I'm already hungry for breakfast. I hope you'll have something good tomorrow.
Don't worry. It's already planned.
You look scary when you say that, Ai-chan.
Really?
I'm going to tell them. Those guys.
About my body, I think I should tell them.
I've decided to tell them.
Um. I've decided.
I see...
Still... I could use some courage.
I feel so useless.
Geez...
When I think of what will happen to those guys when I tell them...
I...
I have no memories of talking with my mother.
I never said anything about what I thought or felt.
Nothing at all.
I think children want to hear from their parents.
Everything they have to say.
I'm certain children don't forget the things their parents tell them.
Um. Well, that's what I think.
Thank you, Ai-chan.
I'll do my best.
I'll talk to them tomorrow evening.
But I still don't have the guts...
I'd like to do it with you, Ai-chan.
With you by my side.
Eh?
Will you? Please.
That makes me happy, but...
I think that's something only members of the family can discuss.
Yeah. I think so.
I see...
I see.
I see...
You're going to tell the children.
Yeah... I'll do my best.
Will you be okay?
Yeah. Probably...
Still, can't be helped.
Can't keep quiet about it forever.
I guess that's true...
Ah, that's right! Next Sunday is Dai's game.
It'll be fun.
You love those, don't you, Kataoka-san?
Baseball, huh?
Just like Nagashima...
- Are you all right? - Iizuka?
I..I..I..I'm fine...
I'm sorry, at a time like this.
What are you saying?
I'm sorry.
That's okay. I'll be smiling again soon.
Such things build character.
What is it, just a play?
NO, IT'S NOT!!!
Senpai. I have a favor to ask. (Senpai - Senior member)
Oh, ask away, Kouhai. (Kouhai - Junior member)
Can I stay with you today, Senpai?
Eh? Did you do something again?
Are you running away again?
No, I'm not.
Is it okay? No?
I don't mind. Hm.
That would be good. Yes.
Did you want to watch my drama collection?
I'll pass on that.
Ah, welcome!
Dad, you lost!
Brother is good, isn't he?
- One more time? - Um!
I'm going to the bathroom first.
- Hey! - Hmm?
Where's Ai-chan?
Ah, Ai-chan? Ai-chan's staying at Fusako-chan's house today.
Ehhhhh?
Must be nice, having girl friends.
Dai, how was practice?
I did my best.
I see. That's good.
I won't give in!
Okay, it's brother's turn.
Hurry up, hurry up.
Geez, I lost!
Hey. You guys.
What is it?
Um, let's make dinner!
Dinner!
He must be telling them about now...
It'll be painful...
Both for the one speaking and those listening...
Those kids. I wonder how they'll take it...
Are you in pain?
I just did something weird to my back earlier.
Have you tried giving it a twist?
Really?
Now might be a good time to smile.
No... Not yet.
So this is where you live.
Do you like it?
Well, I have no reason not to.
Are these your parents?
Yeah.
Where are they?
They're dead. Both of them.
Eh?
From when I was in High School. It was an accident.
Here we go.
So, I don't like it when someone dies.
That's why I left the police.
I was sent to the scene of an accident,
and right before my eyes, the person died.
My hands curled up.
The next day I couldn't go in, I was so scared.
And when Kaori died...
I fell apart.
"Why do all the people I love seem to die," I wondered.
I thought maybe it was all my fault.
Ah, what's wrong?
Ah, sorry. Was I too gloomy?
I was just thinking how great you are.
Hm? About what?
After all, I...
kept saying how pitiful my own life was,
but I was just thinking of myself.
Without putting in any effort, I'd slip away,
saying "It was their fault," then tell myself how pitiful I was.
That's the way I thought back then.
You're great.
What? Are you praising me? I'm so happy!
Yeah.
Still, can you stop being so gloomy?
We're friends, after all.
Call me 'Fu-san,' or 'Fusakon.'
What's with 'Fusakon?' Are you an idiot!?
Fried shrimp and cream croquettes!
Thanks for the food!
- It's good! - It is!
Just three more.
They're pretty loud aren't they?
Before long... the time for dinner will be over.
Huh? What?
What will happen before long?
Kataoka-san will tell his children about his illness.
Eh? He will?
Hmm.
So, why did you come here?
Well, since I'm not a part of the family,
I didn't think it was right for me to be there.
Kataoka-san did ask me to be with him though. By his side.
That's what's going on. Sorry to trouble you with it.
- The fried shrimp was great! - It was, wasn't it?
Brother, did you think it was good?
Yeah, but I thought the croquets were good, too.
But we didn't have enough ketchup!
They were still good. Even without it.
That's right!
Hey, you guys...
What is it?
Wanna eat some ice cream?
I do! I do!!
- You do, don't you? - Yeah!
I don't think so.
Eh?
I know you once said it was a mistake,
but I don't think so.
I don't know what you mean.
Because, from the start you were messed up.
And the reason is with that family of yours.
How could any child grow up to be good like that?
How could you know the meaning of doing the right thing?
Huh? What is this? Because I...
Kataoka-san told you he wanted to be with you, didn't he?
He said he wanted to be with you, right?
Um. Yeah, he did, but...
It must be lonely for him right now...
He said he wanted to be with you, didn't he?
Eh? But...
There must be a good reason for that.
Some sort of connection.
Ai-chan, you're...
You're the one Kataoka-san needs, aren't you?
Am I wrong?
Maybe Kataoka-san...
couldn't accept your proposal right now.
But still, he told you he wants you beside him.
Isn't it the woman who replies to that kind of proposal?
Why can't you see that?!
But...
"Live!"
"You did great! You're great!"
"All right! All right!"
"It'll be fine. With this."
"I'd like to do that with you, Ai-chan. With you by my side."
Thank you!
Run!!
Run!
- It's good! - It is! - Yeah!
Dad, raise your head.
The eyes need to be a little kinder.
Ai-chan...
I'm sorry.
Thank you.
Ai-chan!
You guys...
I need to talk to you for a bit.
Sit on the sofa.
Well...
I'm...
What I have to tell you is really sad...
and regrettable...
You guys...
really...
really might not be able to forgive me for this.
Your father...
will soon die.
Nothing can be done about it.
You're lying...
It's a lie...
I'm not lying, Dai.
It's not a lie.
Why...?
I have an illness.
There's no cure.
You're lying!
I'm not lying, Dai.
Why?
Why?!
Why are you dying, Dad?
Shun.
You may not understand this just yet,
but I need you to listen to me.
Your older brother and sister
will explain it to you someday.
Dad!
Listen...
Your father...
loves you all!
I love you, so much...
I love you!
Do you love me?
Good.
Thank you.
There are so many, many things I wanted to teach you.
Dai...
Aki...
Shun...
You guys are...
your Mother's and your Father's
most important treasure.
And so... And so...
You have to see your own importance.
Live.
No matter what.
There is nothing more important in this world than life.
You have to do your very best right up until you die.
Live a good life.
And then, you'll find your most important person.
Your important person.
And that person...
who you treasure more than anything,
will be your strength.
You'll grow accustomed to their kindness.
They'll bring peace of mind.
And whenever you face real troubles,
I WILL be there to help you.
I will!
I promise.
I will always watch over you.
I will always be your supporter.
NO! I don't want Dad to go away!!
Dad!
I'm sorry...
You did good!
You're great!
Both teams! Greet one another!
- Pleased to meet you! - Pleased to meet you!
Play ball!
Isn't Brother going out?
Not at first.
I'm sure Dai-kun will be called out.
Yeah. It'll be fine.
Ah! Where's Iizuka-san?
Ah, he said he had something to take care of.
Excuse me...
Ah, you're Iizuka-san, aren't you?
Yes ma'am.
I haven't contacted you in awhile.
I hurt my hip a little...
and that's why I came,
but it ended already.
- Go ahead. - Excuse me.
What is it?
- Is this about Kataoka-san? - Yes.
I see.
Somehow... it doesn't make sense...
I came to see you to try and understand, but...
It's...
It is.
He shouldn't die, Doctor.
He shouldn't.
The third person.
You're the third person.
Two others told me the same thing.
All right! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go!
I see...
Yes.
I thought I could get here ahead of them.
But I'm last again.
Zero to zero, huh?
Pinch hitter, Kataoka!
Oh, he got picked.
- Dai! Do your best! - Good luck!
- Dai-kun, good luck! - Do your best!
What is it, Dai?
Well, if I get a home run, it'll be a miracle.
My coach told me.
- Huh?! - Huh?!
So, I'll...
I'll make a miracle!
So if I hit a home run,
Dad, you won't die!
I'll make a miracle!
Dai...
I'm going now.
What happened?
Hey, if Brother hits a home run, Dad won't have to die!
- Go, Brother! Good luck! - Good luck, Brother!
Play!
Strike!
Strike two!
You can do it!
You can do it!!
- Do your best! - You can do it!
- Go for it! - You can do it!
Play!
Out!
Dai-kun! Go!!
Run, Dai-kun! RUN!!
Go!
Run! Run!!
RUN!!
Jump, Dai!
SAFE!
Matsuda Yoko: KANNO Miho
Kataoka Yuji: TAMAKI Koji
Yaginuma Yuusuke: NARIMIYA Hiroki
Kataoka Dai: SATOU Kazuya Kataoka Aki: YAMAUCHI Nana
Kataoka Shun: WATANABE Souto
Dad!
Dai!
Dad!
Makino Yoshiko: KISHIDA Kyouko
I did it, Dad! You'll be fine now!
Iizuka Hideki: KOHINATA Fumiyo
Thank you.
Enomoto Fusako: WAKUI Emi
Thank you, Dai!
Dad!
Screenplay: OKADA Yoshikazu
Theme Song: "Present" TAMAKI Koji
- All right! - All right, Brother is great!
"Just then, we all believed. (Kono toki, minna shinjitanda.)
All of us. (Minna.)
Not just me, but all of us. (Watashi dakejyanaku, minna.)
We all believed that a miracle would happen." (Kiseki ga okorukoto o, shinjitanda.)
All right! Brother is great!
All right!
Producers: KATO Masatoshi, MURASE Ken
Directed by: INOMATA Takaichi
All right! All right! All right! ALL RIGHT!!
Brother, how did you hit it?
It was your cheers. Your cheering.
Whose cheering?
Your cheers.
- You'll have to teach me. - He's great, great, great, great!
Original Air Date: December 7, 2005