01x07 - Episode 7

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So her most prized possession
is her husband.

I'm not going to lie… For one second,
I did think they looked a bit suspicious.

Let me know if you need my help.

Ms. Tachibana!

What are you two doing?

Wait!

Things are going well, I see.

Komi…

Ms. Bando?

Do you recognize me?

12 YEARS AGO

What?

Can you answer me?

Do you know who I am?

I see…

Shame.

I am… Manami Komiyama.

The piano teacher you m*rder*d
was my brother Ryota.

I'm so glad you regained consciousness.

I can finally avenge my brother.

No!

It wasn't me!

He was m*rder*d…

by Rena!

Rena Kurokawa!

Rena Kurokawa?

The true culprit of the m*rder…

is her!

I…

-I was framed!
-Who would believe that without proof?

Proof?

Proof?

The proof is…

me!

I saw it with my own eyes.

Mr. Komiyama…

he was covered in blood and Rena…

She was smiling.

It's the truth!

Please believe me!

k*lling me…

won't avenge your brother!

-You'll just be doing Rena a favor!
-What?!

So I was right.

The real monster…

is her after all.

See here.

RENA KUROKAWA

SHE SCARES ME

My brother used to say…

although she seems smiley and cheerful,

sometimes her reflection on the piano

gave him the chills.

I told the police…

but they didn't listen.

Then I realized that
you probably know the whole truth.

You're the only one…

who saw how he died.

Hello?

They hired me.

This is the starting line.

Our revenge starts now.

From the height of happiness

to making life hell for her.

An unimaginable living hell.

I bet she's not expecting it
in the slightest

that the girl she framed years ago
is back for revenge.

All thanks to you.

We managed to gather so much information

because you gained her trust.

Well… I'm glad pretending
to be an influencer paid off.

Although, don't forget
who we're dealing with, okay?

Speak of the devil.

Go back inside. I'll handle Rena.

Hello?

How did it go? What were they doing?

Calm down, Rena.

Ms. Tachinaba was unwell

so Makoto was just taking care of her.

But they were acting strange.

From what I could see…

You're overthinking it.

I had doubts at first too, but…

Are you sure everything's okay?

Yes…

I told her I was feeling unwell

and you were just trying to make sure
I was okay.

-Ms. Tachinaba--
-I'll go home.

I'm so sorry I caused you trouble.

Wait!

I…

I'm sorry.

It's just that I…

I'm really worried about your health.

That's all.

Apologies.

Thank you.

Oh, no.

Makoto.

By the way, wasn't there a m*rder case
at Misaki Gakuen a while ago?

Don't you remember?

It gained a lot of attention
from the media.

Can all performers
please come to the stage?

It's called off?

It just got announced.

Is Chihiro okay?
I heard she's badly injured!

Yes. She can't play for a while.

I wonder who pushed her.

Me.

-What?
-I'm kidding!

Ms. Rena! Don't joke about such things!
It's not funny!

Come on, let's go home!

Hey, wait!

SAWAKO BANDO

Ah…

Are you leaving already?

No. I was just about to make some coffee.

Oh, I see.

By the way…

How are you feeling?

Oh…

Sorry for the other day.

I'm okay now, thanks to you.

I'm glad. I was worried.

Would you like some coffee?

Thank you for asking.

But I'm okay.
I brought ginger tea with me.

Whenever I have health issues,
this is what I drink.

With honey and lemon.

Hey… Are you okay?

I can go get you a hot drink.

Thanks, but I'm okay.

I have ginger tea.

Made with honey and lemon!

Kokoro's struggling to fall asleep today.

True.

I feel like it takes longer
to put her to bed recently.

Yes.

Oh, I realized though,
that she does like music

and playing her a lullaby
tends to work well!

Mr. Makoto?

Ah… Sorry.

Is something wrong?

Ms. Tachibana…

you remind me of my first love.

Just like you,

she played the piano.

She was earnest,

gentle, and kind.

I felt safe with her…

and I loved her.

But I…

I let her down…

when she needed me.

It's my biggest regret.

And…

where is she now?

She died.

Which is why…

I can't even apologize to her.

I should've followed my heart.

I should've…

stayed by her side
no matter what people said.

I know it's too late.

Ms. Tachibana?

I'm sorry.

What is it you want to tell me?

I don't think I can do this.

I'm really sorry.

I…

I still have…

feelings for Makoto.

We've finally come this far

and I know it's wrong!

Considering what my parents went through.

I know this is completely absurd.

But I just can't.

I can't use Makoto…

for revenge against Rena.

I see.

So?

Do you want to be with Makoto
in the future?

Get married and live happily together?

No.

I'm…

I'm not allowed to have
a happily ever after.

I disagree with that.

Anyway, I just want to

stay away from them for now.

I can't focus on revenge
if I'm feeling like this.

So you're saying…

you just don't want to use
Makoto Hanai, right?

Yes.

In that case…

why don't we tweak our plan?

Huh?

I'm home!

Rena?

Makoto!

I'm home, Makoto!

Welcome back.

I thought you were coming back
in two days?

Get this.

The violinist got injured
so the concert was called off!

Oh, no way.

That's a shame.

Why didn't you call me?

To surprise you!

I missed you.

Hello.

Good morning.

Good morning!

Good morning.

Thank you for coming, as always.

Makoto!

Get to work safe!

See you later.

See you.

-Excuse me, Ms. Rena…
-Huh?

Can I talk to you for a moment?

Okay.

Please have a seat.

So, what did you want to talk about?

Well, I am very sorry…

but I would like
to take a break for a while.

That'll be inconvenient.

Can I ask you why?

Uh, well…

-Uh…
-You're hiding something.

Who are you?

Who are you?

You remind me of her!

See? I have a pulse. I'm alive.

Screw you! You monster!

No!

She'll regret being alive.