[soft music]
Mother, is that…
[wind gusting]
[Sumi] Wait.
-Please just wait, Shinichi. You're wrong. -[Shinichi breathes deeply]
I'm not at all wrong about this, Sumi.
Miyo…
She doesn't have the gift.
[Shinichi] Nothing! Not even a trace of it.
[Sumi] Just wait! Please don't abandon our daughter.
[Shinichi] If we were an ordinary household,
one without supernatural abilities…
I likely would have been able to love Miyo.
[Sumi grunts]
I am so sorry, Miyo.
I don't have much time, so I'm afraid this is all I can do.
I won't be able to protect you at all.
My girl, I know that you'll survive.
Soon you'll see,
everything will be different for you one day.
[gasps]
A dream of mother…
[breathing shakily]
[theme music]
MY HAPPY MARRIAGE
EPISODE 4 THE GIFT
[water running]
-[Miyo] Miss Yurie. -[gasps]
Yes, Miss Miyo? What can I do for you?
I was hoping that I could ask you a question.
Yes, of course.
[Miyo] Lord Kudo gave me something so lovely.
And I'd like to get him a nice gift as well.
[delighted gasp]
Um, the dishes aren't done yet.
The dishes can wait, it's not like they're going anywhere.
What's more important is to decide what to gift the Young Master.
My budget for this isn't impressive though.
I don't think that I could buy anything lavish. Nothing to his equal.
[Yurie] You don't have to buy anything expensive.
Making something for him is an option too.
-Make it for him? -[Yurie] Yes.
How about making him something that he would see or use on a daily basis?
If you're the one making it for him, Miss Miyo,
I have no doubt he would be happy with anything.
You're sure… he feels that way?
I am.
Wonder what I could make for him…
AN INTRODUCTORY GUIDE TO HANDICRAFT
[soft music]
[Yurie] That braided cord is pretty, isn't it?
Perfect!
I've found the one. This is what I'll make.
[Miyo] Um, Lord Kudo?
[Kiyoka] What is it?
Would you… be okay with me leaving the house for a little bit today?
[Kiyoka] What's going on?
Um, there's an errand I need to run.
You're going alone?
Not at all. Miss Yurie's going.
If you wait, I can go with you on another day.
Uh… it's all right. I can take care of it.
All right. [inhales sharply]
Then be careful out there.
-[Miyo chuckles softly] -Don't go following any strangers.
Of course.
[Kiyoka] Another thing…
take this with you whenever you go out.
What is this?
[Kiyoka] It's an amulet.
Oh, thank you for the kind gesture.
Make sure it's always with you.
Uh… okay.
It's very important that you heed my words.
Uh… yes, I understand.
[breathes deeply]
[Kiyoka] I'll be off.
Please take care, Lord Kudo.
[Miyo] An amulet!
-I've never seen anything… -[car door opens]
-…like this before. -[car door closes]
How sweet of him!
[servant] Mr. Koji.
Miss Kaya has just arrived.
[Kazushi] If you greet her with that frown on your face,
your fiancée's gonna get all upset.
[Koji] Big brother? Why are you here?
[chuckles]
Kaya Saimori is a lot, isn't she? How's that going?
This isn't something I chose to do.
You're as noble as they come.
Koji, the diligent and obedient.
[annoyed grunt] All of my suffering is your fault!
You're always off playing around!
You're the first-born son, so stop wandering off and act--
-[zipping] -[muffled grunt]
-[Koji grunting] -[laughing]
You never cease to amaze. Being nice and not nice all at once.
-[scoffs] -[Koji grunts]
[effort grunt]
[gasps, panting]
[sighs] Just saying it was enough, you jerk.
[soft music]
[Miyo] This is amazing!
[Yurie] They have quite the variety, don't they?
[Miyo] There are so many options to choose from,
but what would suit him?
[soft gasp]
[delighted gasp]
I like these.
[chuckles]
[store clerk] Thank you for coming in today.
I love the colors you picked out!
I'm glad you found what you wanted.
Me too. Just lovely!
-I can't wait to start braiding it. -[soft chuckle]
-Oh, before we go… -[soft gasp]
[Miyo] Uh?
I almost forgot, we ran out of salt.
Would you like me to go and get it?
Oh, no. Those sorts of tasks are part of my job.
I'll be quick. Please wait here for just a moment, Miss Miyo.
[birds chirping]
[Kaya] Well, well. Is that my sister I see?
[gasps]
-[breathes shakily] -[uneasy music]
[Miyo splutters] Kaya…
I guess it has been a while, my sweet darling Miyo.
[breathes shakily]
Welcome, Mr. Kudo.
Please, come inside.
[Kiyoka] The warm welcome is greatly appreciated,
despite my short notice.
[Kanoko] Thank you for visiting us!
I'm honored that you would take the time to come and see me
despite how busy you are.
[chuckles]
Tell us, what matter could bring someone such as yourself here today?
[Kiyoka] It's about your daughter.
-I have some things to discuss. -Uh?
Miyo? Why? Has she done something wrong?
I was hoping we could make our engagement official,
as I intend to marry her in the near future.
[both gasp]
I see. Is that so?
[Kiyoka] Having said that,
I feel the need to establish our relationship from here on.
By that, I mean the one between our families.
[Shinichi] What do you… What do you mean by that?
Most of the time,
marriages for those of us in positions of power are "moves".
They are usually established on mutual interests.
On my end, however,
I have reservations in regards to…
providing any form of reciprocation in this marriage.
But why?
[Kiyoka] Do you not understand?
We know the kinds of things you did to her.
[Kiyoka] The hell you forced Miyo to live through.
Isn't this a treat?
Seeing my dear sister alive is actually kind of a surprise.
[scornful chuckle] However…
[Kaya] If you're walking around in public
wearing that shabby kimono you always wore,
I guess that means Mr. Kudo abandoned you?
[chuckles]
-A sad sack of potatoes you are! -[somber music]
It… it's not…
true at all.
[Koji] Kaya, leave her alone.
But why?
I can't help if it's the truth.
There's no way that my mediocre sister
could ever end up with someone so accomplished.
[Kaya] It was truly inevitable, you being kicked out.
It's great that you walked out of it alive though, right?
[annoyed grunt] We should head out. Kaya, let's go.
-Why don't-- Argh! -Stand still and be quiet, Koji.
After everything you've dealt with in your sad little life,
I think you'd probably wanna die, wouldn't you?
It's almost painful to imagine such a dreadful thing.
Providing you with her dowry is no issue
on one condition.
You will give her an apology.
Sincerely and face-to-face.
-What? -[Kanoko] Uh?
[angry grunt] Apologize?
[Kiyoka] I won't force you if you would prefer not to.
But if you don't, we cut ties here and now.
Do let me know if you're ever in need of money, won't you?
If you crawled around on the ground and begged desperately for a few coins,
I could consider giving you some.
Hmph. Nothing to say as usual. Just like the old days.
[Kaya] No matter where you go, you're always the same, sister.
I… I'm so sorry.
-I'm so sorry. -[Yurie] Miss Miyo.
Sorry that took me so long.
And who might these people be? Friends of yours?
[Kaya] Well, hello there.
How do you do? I'm Kaya, the youngest of the Saimoris.
Thank you so much for watching over my sister.
So I take it that you're a colleague of hers,
or you work together?
What a ridiculous thing to say!
I am nowhere near the station of young Miss Miyo's.
Colleagues? She will become
the Lord Commander Kiyoka Kudo's wife, and therefore a Lady.
[Kaya] W-Wife? Did you just say "wife"?
Yes. You may call me Yurie.
I apologize for the late introduction.
I work as Miss Miyo's servant in her household.
-Uh, what? -[soft gasp]
I-Is that so?
What a kind-hearted man your Lord is!
He sounds like a giving soul.
I had assumed she was left out in the street or abandoned.
[Kaya] I suppose trusting the rumor mill is never a good idea.
Well then, we have other matters that need our attention for today,
so if you would please excuse us.
All finished. Why don't we head home?
-[Koji grunts] -[Kaya] Hmm.
[Shinichi] I will need some time to think about this apology.
[Kiyoka] Very well, then.
I'll wait. But I will not wait for long.
[Yurie] Miss Miyo.
Why don't I go and fix us a pot of tea?
[Miyo inhales sharply]
[Miyo] I don't need any. Thank you.
[Yurie] Miss Miyo?
I appreciate you spending your time in the city with me today.
Thank you, Miss Yurie. If you like, please rest as well.
[Yurie gasps softly]
[Miyo] I'm awful.
Why do I have to be this way?
I hate myself.
How could he ever be satisfied with taking in a lowlife
like my sister as his wife?
Mr. Kudo is likely just insane.
[gasps] We had a guest today?
[dramatic sting]
[amazed gasp]
[Kaya] He's so… beautiful!
[Kiyoka] I'm home.
We're glad that you've returned.
[worried grunt] Are you all right?
Yes.
Please don't worry yourself over me. [breathes shakily]
-[leaves rustling] -[pensive music]
The way Miss Miyo acted in front of her sister…
She looked so terrified.
It was almost as if she was in pain being near her.
[Kiyoka exhales deeply]
[Yurie] When we came home, it was like the emotions were drained out of her.
I was the one who was with her.
I shouldn't have left her alone.
So that's why.
[Kiyoka] It's me. May I speak with you?
I just wanted to let you know…
The worries you have, the ones you keep to yourself…
eventually, they'll fade away.
Miyo, please allow yourself some peace.
If you ever want to open up about what concerns you,
I'll be right here.
[Miyo] I am… terribly sorry.
-[wind gusting] -[leaves rustling]
[Kiyoka] What can I do? Confidence isn't something I can give.
[Yurie] You aren't entirely right, Young Master.
There is a way.
A woman can gain confidence when she is shown love.
[Kiyoka] Love?
[Yurie] There's no need to overcomplicate what I said.
All it takes is communicating that you cherish her in a meaningful way.
From there, the rest of it is up to Miss Miyo.
Use sincerity and always engage her with your whole heart.
I'm positive that your feelings will reach her.
[Miyo] It's finished.
I've made him a gift, but I don't know how to give it to him.
There's no way I could do that.
[Yurie] Miss Miyo.
May I come in for a moment?
Uh… Yes, come in.
[Yurie] There's a guest who has just arrived to see you.
[gasps]
The years have flown by, haven't they?
Hello, Miss Miyo.
Hana!
[emotional music]
I'm so glad to see you're doing well.
I feel the same.
It is truly wonderful to see you.
[Hana] Actually, I'm married now.
[delighted gasp]
We were also blessed with our first child.
It's a simple life,
-but a very happy one. -[soft gasp]
Mm… I'm glad!
[sniffles]
My only wish this whole time
was to see you have a happy ending with a genuine smile on your face.
Huh…
[whimpers]
[Hana] Ever since that day…
when they forced me to leave you in that awful place,
-my only choice was to go home. -[inaudible dialogue]
[Hana] Tell me, Miss Miyo, are you happy now?
[sobs] I don't see how I could be…
[sobs] I'm not…
I wasn't born with a gift.
I don't even have Spirit-Sight.
[Miyo] So… [sobbing]
…how can I be Lord Kudo's wife?
[sobbing] How can… I be happy…
when I don't even belong here?
-[Hana] Miss Miyo, do you have any idea… -[sobbing]
…how I was able to come here and see you today?
-I don't. -[soft chuckle]
It was pretty shocking for me to get that letter.
I wasn't sure if it was real at first.
He's awfully high-status, you know…
[Hana] Miss Miyo,
Mr. Kudo is a very generous man.
TO HANA KANAO
KIYOKA KUDO
[Miyo] He sent a letter?
Oh, Hana…
Does that mean he knows everything?
[Miyo] I'd always believed
that since I didn't have Spirit-Sight like Kaya,
that I was worthless.
I have nothing to offer Lord Kudo. Nothing of value.
He's so special, how can I tell him that I'm not?
[voice breaking] When he finds out the truth,
will he abandon me?
Will he leave… and take my happiness with him?
I made… [sobs]
I made so many assumptions about him.
I want you to know Mr. Kudo only sent that letter for you.
He did it after knowing of the situation that you lived through.
[Hana] All you need now is a little bit of courage.
I know you can do it, but do you?
I thank you, Hana.
[breathes shakily] I will… I'll find my courage.
[panting]
Lord Kudo…
Hmm?
[Kiyoka] What is it? What's wrong?
Lord Kudo…
[Miyo] I need… to tell you…
There's something that I've been holding back from you.
[Miyo inhales sharply] I… I don't have…
any of the gifts.
I don't even possess Spirit-Sight.
I grew up… working as a servant for my family in our home.
I'm from a distinguished household but I don't have any skills.
I should've told you from the beginning.
I intentionally withheld it out of shame.
[inhales sharply] If you would like me to die, then I will.
If you would prefer that I leave, then I will leave.
But I must thank you first.
Thank you so much for taking me into town,
for gifting me a comb…
and for everything else you've done for me.
As a sign of my gratitude, I made this for you.
It's small, but it's yours to do with as you see fit.
I have now said everything that I would like to say.
Thank you for listening.
Whenever you make up your mind, I will be here to fulfill your wishes.
[Kiyoka sighs]
[newspaper rustling]
[Kiyoka] Please sit up and look at me, Miyo.
[soft gasp]
[soft chuckle]
-Why would I ever want you to leave? -[soft music]
-[Miyo] Huh? -I have every intention
of making our engagement official as soon as I can.
[Miyo gasps]
[Kiyoka] What about you? Do you not want to live here with me?
What I want…
I want… to stay here with you… [soft sob]
…for as long as you will allow me the privilege.
[Kiyoka] You don't need my permission.
I want you… to be here. I want to be with you.
I don't want anyone else.
[breathes shakily, sighs]
Lord… Lord Kudo…
[grunts] Sorry.
[Miyo] No, it's just…
This is beautiful.
Miyo, will you use this to tie my hair for me?
Of course.
[soft music continues]
[Miyo] Finished.
It's lovely. I promise to cherish it.
[soft exhale]
[Miyo] Hana.
Thank you. Thank you so very much.
Seeing you, talking to you after all this time…
If you weren't here to share your heart with me,
I know that I'd still be hiding up in my room right now.
Being near to help you is an honor for me.
It was also just nice to talk to you again.
Now then.
-Godo, drive safe. -[car door closes]
You got it, Boss.
Mr. Kudo. I could never thank you enough for this.
[Hana] Miss Miyo,
-I wish you every happiness. -[car engine starts]
Don't worry that she's gone.
You can see her whenever you want.
I've said it so many times, but…
thank you for everything.
Of course.
[wind gusting]
Hmm?
[angry grunt]
How is Miyo actually doing well with Kudo?
We need to take some immediate action. She can't fall out of our possession!
But what avenue should I take?
Wait a moment!
If she wanted it…
-the cards may fall into place. -[inaudible dialogue]
[closing theme music]