01x08 - Episode 8

[bunniefuu]

What did Sota say?

He said he's sorry...

Silver anniversary?

Can you keep it a secret until the end?

I know for sure that I like you.

Huh?

But I still don't know
exactly what kind of 'like' this is.

Will you help me figure it out?

Yeah.

I want to figure it out with you.

Oh, right.

What is it?

The mock exam results come
out the day after tomorrow, right?

Come on.

I guess I'm the only one excited about it.

Well, yeah.

Do you have any plans
for the day after tomorrow?

Not really.

If...

Uh...
You go first.

No, you go ahead.

Well then...

If I get a grade E or
higher on the mock exam...

Ah.

[Did a great job]
Then you'll have collected 20 stickers.

Can I claim my reward?

Of course.

What do you want?

I'm not telling you yet.

Huh? I want to know right now.

No way.

Wow, so stingy.

What about you?

What were you going to say?

Oh.

Well...

I was going to say...

If the weather is nice tomorrow...

Should we wash the sheets?

Come on, so that's what it was.

You know.

We've been having a lot of
afternoon showers lately, right?

Hey...

What are you even talking about?

I really wanted us to celebrate together.

I was just way too nervous.

Na-chan seemed as normal as ever.

That's impressive.

True.

Tomorrow might actually
be a great day for laundry.

Yeah.

But...

This feeling of nothing changing...

This feeling of everything
being the same as usual...

Somehow...

It's actually pretty nice.

"Your Summer, My Storm"
[Episode 8]

Huh, isn't that great?

Wanting to figure out
what kind of 'like' it is.

That's wonderful. It's very Sota.

Yeah.

Wait.

Huh? What's wrong?

That expression you just made was great.

What?

Natsuki actually looked kind of cute.

What's that supposed to mean?

What was that look just now?

- What?
- Come on, do it again.

- No, I don't want to.
- Show me one more time.

Ah.

Oh, it's Fuku-chan.

That was a fast reply.

Yeah.

Hello.

Fuku-chan.

You're both here.

Did you see the message?
I did.

Are things really that
tense with your folks?

Yeah.

The atmosphere at home is terrible.

Well...

I really can't stand watching it anymore.

Then we need to come up with a plan fast.

Right?

Instead of waiting for their anniversary...

How about we throw a surprise
party early and just reveal it?

I think that's a good idea.

Let's do that.
Oh.

Then it's decided.

So, who should we invite?

Hmm... The three of us.

Yeah.

And Mayumi-san and Kaoru-san?

Oh, and Riku and Yanagi-san.

Yeah, sounds good.

And also...

Sota.

Huh?

Hmm?

Well, I think that's a great idea.

Ah.

Then... I'll go ask if he's free.

So...

What should I prepare?

Hmm... As for Fuku-chan...

Huh?

[When My Son Falls for a Man]

You're in charge of covering
for us so Mom doesn't catch on.

- Yeah.
- Covering for you guys with Mom, got it.

Leave it to me.

Three minutes left.

Are the mock exam
results really that exciting?

I just feel depressed about it.

Why don't you just ask
Sota-san to tutor you too, Ryo?

No can do.

Hmm?

Ah.

So-chan is really busy.

- Yeah.
- That's true.

Besides...

If I'm getting a tutor, it
has to be a college girl.

You're disqualified for
having ulterior motives.

- Disqualified?
- Ah, it's here.

- Huh?
- How are your results?

How did you do?

[Study Abroad Brochure]

What's this?

Are you already job hunting?

I don't want to think about that so soon.

Well...

Pretty much.

Let me enjoy my
college life a little longer.

[New message from Na-chan]

[It's a C]

Huh?
Oh.

Wow, that's great!

Hey.

Wow, that's really amazing.

Heh.

That's great.

[Grade C]
Huh?
[Grade C]
Wow, that's impressive.

That's really impressive.

Not bad, you skipped D
and went straight to a C.

I told you I could do it
if I got serious.

[Kobayakawa Sota]
Yeah.

I couldn't tell.

Ah.

Hello.

Na-chan, you're amazing.

And I actually got a 75 in math.

Seriously?

That's incredible, so awesome.

And also...

Can I claim my sticker reward?

Yeah.
Of course.

What do you want?

Well...

I want to go out and have fun.

Huh?

With So-chan.

Yeah.

Let's go out.

Yeah.

Okay.

Make sure you thank him properly.

Yeah.

Say hi to Sota for me.

Yeah.

I'm heading out.

Take care.

Na-chan.

Congratulations.

You really worked hard.

It's not like I passed the
college entrance exam.

Who cares? Just let me congratulate you.

Yeah, I guess.

Let's have a blast today.

- Yeah.
- What do you want to do?

I want to do the things
So-chan usually does.

Huh?

Okay.

So-chan.

Not bad.
You look like a pro.

Cool, right?
Yeah.

Well then...

Let's get started.
Yeah.

You grip it from the top, like this.

Grip it from the top, like this.
Then lift it up.

Lift it up.

Alright, let's start with
some practice swings.

Like this.

Swing it out.

Like this... swing it out.

You need to relax a bit more.

I know, like this... swing it out.

Huh?

Oh...

Something like that.

Okay.

Alright.

sh**t.

So close.

Tennis is pretty tough, huh?

It's always like this when
you're just starting out.

Okay, let's try again.
Yeah.

Alright.

Swing.

I thought you'd pick up
a sport like this in no time.

Who would've thought?

What?

I'll get the hang of
it once I'm used to it.

Here it comes.

Almost.
Alright.

- Ah, so close.
- Yeah.

Keep your eyes on the ball.

Plant your feet, aim, and then hit.

Watch it closely.

Here.

Nice.

That's the feeling.

Here.
Wait.

You got this.

Run to it, stop, then hit.

Right...

Next one's over here.

Run to it, stop.

Good.

Don't look away.

Nice shot.

Stop before you swing.
Stop, then swing.

Yeah, you're getting better.

Here.

Huh?

Here.

Great shot.

Oops.

This is starting to get fun.

Right?

Yeah.

Um... Mom.

Hmm?

What's wrong?

Uh...

It's about Natsuki...

Yeah.

You've already figured it out, haven't you?

About the person Natsuki likes.

Huh?

Natsuki has a crush on someone?

A while ago...

I accidentally saw it.

On your computer.

Huh?

I saw that interview article,
'When My Son Falls for a Man.'

The screen was left open on that page.

Ah...

Don't tell me...

Did you overhear my
conversation with Natsuki?

Yeah.

I knew it...

Ah... I'm exhausted.

Tired?
Yeah.

I really underestimated tennis.

It might be just as exhausting as soccer.

But you're pretty good, Na-chan.

You've got a lot of room to grow.

Right?

Yeah.

I feel like I could beat you next time.

Oh, really?

I'm not going to lose.

No, I've got room to grow.

No, I've got experience.

Ah.

Let's play soccer next time too.

Ah, that's a bit...

Ah.

You're not good at it, huh?

Well, I wouldn't exactly
say I'm good at it.

It's fine, I'll teach you.

Huh, I feel like you'd lose your temper.

What?
I wouldn't lose my temper
over something like that.

Aren't you already losing it?

No, I'm not.

You totally are.
Am not.

Sounds like you are.

You must have been really surprised.

After all, times are different
from your generation.

Is Natsuki doing okay?

What do you mean?

He gathered the courage to confess,

but ended up getting rejected, right?

Ah...

Being rejected like that,

he must be really hurt.

Ah.

- Mom, listen to me...
- And yet,

he's still pretending to
be so strong and cheerful.

Uh...

He's really fine.

How could he be fine?

He even went out of his
way to tell me about it today.

It breaks my heart.

The reason he thought he was rejected

was actually a misunderstanding.

Huh?

At first, Sota was troubled too,

but he's taking this very seriously.

Mom?

Thank goodness...

I thought...

that child was hurt.

But...

That's not the case, right?

Thank goodness...

Rio?

Because...

What's wrong?

I thought...

you might look at Natsuki differently
because of this.

How could I ever do that?

I'm sorry.

Rio.

Thank you.

I should be thanking you too.

This is still a bit embarrassing.

Weren't you the one who
wanted to take a picture?

Well, yeah.

Alright, I'm taking it.

- Let's do it.
- Huh, are we starting?

Strike a good pose.

Ah, I messed up.

Definitely too slow.

Here we go.
Like this.

Looks great.

- Yay.
- Does it look great?

- Huh, wait.
- Does it look great?

I'm not even smiling.

I almost started hating Sota-san.

Huh?

I couldn't tell at all.

I was thinking, 'Unforgivable,
hurting Natsuki like that.'

I see.
Yeah.

But,

I was a bit worried back then too.

You were too?

Yeah.

I really didn't know what to do.

I even went and asked the computer.

Ah, you asked AI, right?

I asked too.
Really?

Yeah.

It always told me it understood how I felt.

It empathized with my feelings,
which really put me at ease.

I know, right?

No matter when,
it's always there to help you.

Huh.

Was it that nice to you too?

Huh?
Wait a minute.

Mom, why are you getting jealous?

Uh, because...

Huh.

You can bring dogs here.

Yeah.

Ah.

Let's bring Rock next time.

Sure.

I wonder if Rock would enjoy it.

You've completely turned into a dog lover.

Yeah.

Because Rock is just so cute.

Delicious.

Yeah.

It's so good.

This place is seriously amazing.

Yeah, I'm glad.

Do you come here often?

Yeah.

I come with Rio.

And Uesugi, too.

Uesugi?
Yeah.

He's in my class.

And in the same tennis club.

Oh...

Is he... a guy?

Yeah.

I see...

Is that so?

Ah.

Are you worried?

Yeah.

I just feel a bit uneasy.

Ah.

I'll introduce you to Uesugi next time.

Then you'll see
there's no need to be jealous of him.

Huh? Jealous?
Hmm?

Aren't you?

Huh?

- Huh?
- Ah.

I see.

So this is what jealousy feels like.

Huh...

I see.

So that's what it is.

Makes sense.

Na-chan.

You're pretty funny.

Huh?
Are you making fun of me?

No, I'm not.

You totally are.

- I'm not.
- You're definitely making fun of me.

Ah, it's Rock.

Huh?

No way.

You stole my fries.

I didn't.

You definitely did.

By the way, So-chan.

Hmm?

Are you busy this Sunday?

Huh?

Oh...

Huh?

- Huh?
- Watch this.

Where should we hang this?

- Riku, don't mess around.
- Hey!

- Riku, don't mess around.
- It feels like something's missing.

Ah.

Olive oil.

Geez.

Riku.

No snacking.

But I want to eat it!

Look.

Even Rock is being patient.

Ah.

Natsuki, a little more to the right.

- Okay.
- A bit more.

No, that's the left.

Sota, come help out too.

Okay.

Look, it looks so weird.

Everyone, hurry up.

Mom and Dad will be back in half an hour.

Achoo!

Careful.

Don't rush.

Haste makes waste, as they say.

So-chan...

Hand me that.

Yeah, that one.

This one?
That one.

Just like Rock.

It's because you couldn't make up
your mind, Fuku-chan. I'm exhausted.

Oh, you really saved me.

I had no idea what to buy
as a gift for my female subordinate.

But I'm glad we found something nice.

Yeah.

Ah, Uncle.

Good work today.

Welcome back.

I'm home.

You two are back.

Come on in.

What's going on?

Huh?

All together now.

Happy Silver Anniversary!

Huh?

[Congratulations Goro-san and Towako-san]
[25th Wedding Anniversary] Congratulations!

Here.

So cute!

Very handsome.

Looks great.

Yeah.

Were you surprised?

Oh, my.

Rio and Natsuki planned this for you.

Yay!

Rio and Natsuki?

Yeah.

They were worried you
two might get a divorce.

After all, Towako-san
didn't tell us anything.

I can't believe you prepared all this.

Surprise!

A huge success!

Surprise!

Thank you, everyone.

Really.

Thank you all so much.

Congratulations.

Congratulations to you both.

Crying doesn't suit you.

Oh, Yanagi-san.

Teacher.

What's a Silver Anniversary?

It's an anniversary celebrating


Marriage?



That's right.

You're pretty smart, Riku.

Right?

Good job.

[Congratulations Goro-san and Towako-san]
[25th Wedding Anniversary]

Huh?

A hot spring trip?

Yeah.

Dad wanted to surprise you,
so he kept it a secret.

Huh, so that's why he's
been acting weird lately?

Dad is terrible at lying.

He made Mom suspect
he was having an affair.

Huh?

Weren't you the one who
said it might be an affair, Rio?

Is that so?

Geez.

I did not.

If only he were a little better at lying.

But that's also part of
Takemiya-san's charm.

Yeah.

And the reason he started
taking those classes was...

Fukuo.

- Huh?
- Let's not talk about that.

Huh, what is it?
I want to know.

He originally took those classes

to surprise her for
their Silver Anniversary.

Huh?

Like surprising everyone
by playing the piano.

- Huh?
- Or making a pair of matching bowls.

That's so romantic.

Not really.

I have no talent for music or pottery.

So in the end, I changed it to a trip.

You're such a romantic.

Honey.

Thank you.

No, it's...

- It's nothing.
- He's blushing.

Ah.

- Huh?
- Oh, right.

Let's capture this moment.

- Oh.
- Yeah.

- Great.
- Nice.

I'll take the picture.

No, Sota needs to be in it too.

Then I'll take a selfie.

Get in the frame, So-chan.

Huh?

Ah, thanks.

Is everyone ready?
Rock, come here.

- Riku too.
- Ready?

- Over here, come on.
- Is everyone in?

Rock.

Say cheese!

Oh, that was really fun.

So this is how everyone celebrates.

It's so refreshing.

Yeah.

Doesn't your family celebrate
birthdays or anniversaries, So-chan?

Well...

We do go out to eat
with family and relatives,

but we don't celebrate
together at home like this.

Hmm, I see.

It was a very warm

and typical celebration for your family.

You think so?

Yeah.

Thanks for inviting me.

Yeah.

Ah, but

it was my sister who
said we should invite you.

Ah, I see.

Yeah.

I actually felt a bit embarrassed...

Hmm?

What did you say?

Ah.

Is this one wiped?

Ah, yeah.

Th-This one is already wiped.

- Yeah.
- Right, it's done.

Yeah.

Ah, can you help me with this?

Yeah, sure.

Then here you go.

Yeah.

I feel like.

We're pretty good together.

Oh, honey.

Yeah?

Could you take these to Natsuki's room?

Sure.

Tell him to hurry up and take a shower.

Got it.

Natsuki.

A summer storm...

is about to hit.

[This drama is a work of fiction.]

[Each family member's feelings and struggles]

Was math the only thing you came to like?

Maybe it's time to end this.

Why are you so against it?!

After all, anxiety always comes with love.

[A tearful decision made by the two—]
Because I love Na-chan's family...

I don't want to ruin everything.

Because I truly... fell in love with someone.