Are you enjoying your time here?
Uh, yes.
Tell me, how do you usually spend your days?
I can't imagine that chores take up all of your time.
Um, uh…
I read the magazines Ms. Yurie lends me,
and do some sewing.
You know, I'm thinking of going out the next time I have a day off of work.
Yes, of course.
Huh, if you're going to be gone,
would you still like me to make lunch and dinner for you?
You would also go with me.
What?
I've realized you might want to go to town.
-Uh, no… -Would you rather not go there?
Well, I…
What is it?
I don't, uh… I can't go.
I've no reason to do so.
I would be a nuisance if I was there alongside you.
You are not a nuisance and you don't need a reason.
Uh, but I'll… I'll be in your way.
I am certain you wouldn't.
You can wear that kimono from the day you arrived.
Now, do you have any other concerns?
No.
Very well. It's settled then.
Thank you for the meal.
You are welcome.
I was so confused.
He hadn't said it directly, and it never would've crossed my mind.
Finalized with little fanfare,
our first date was set.
MY HAPPY MARRIAGE
EPISODE 3 THE FIRST DATE
Miss Miyo, may I come in, please?
Y-Yes, come in.
And how are the preparations going? Need anything?
Uh, I'm fine.
You can use this.
We had this mirror put in here for you.
This looks so out of place on me.
Miss Miyo?
Would you like to have your makeup done?
Um, I…
I haven't really used makeup before.
Is that so?
Then you would allow me to help you with it?
B-But I don't…
I don't have any.
I'm afraid I am not prepared.
I know what we can do. Here.
Uh…
We have all the tools and makeup that you could want.
How lovely!
None of it is anything too fancy…
…but I have no doubt
that once applied, they will look very nice on you.
Now, I'll be starting with face powder,
so gently close your eyes if you would.
That's it. We're all done.
You have truly bloomed like a flower, Miss.
I wonder what the Young Master will say when he sees you.
Do you think you'll be done soon?
Yes, I'm on my way now!
Uh, I'm sorry to keep you waiting.
Lord Kudo?
Oh, I just… I apologize.
There was no need to rush.
It's fine.
Shall we?
Ready.
Um, may I ask where we're going today?
Ah, yes. I didn't tell you the details.
We'll stop by my workplace first.
Huh?
It's not anything to concern yourself with.
Parking is difficult, so I'll leave the car there.
Oh, I understand.
This is the place where Lord Kudo works.
Now let's go.
Right.
-Oh, hey, there! -Huh?
Godo.
That really you Commander?
Wait a tick, aren't you supposed to be off duty today?
Yes, I am. I'm only here to park the car.
Ah, got it.
Mm? Uh…
Oh! And who do we have over here?
She's escorting me today. Stop prying!
No way! A guest of the Commander is a rare sight.
And my, my! She is just beautiful!
What's wrong with you?
Huh?
I told you to stop prying and you chose not to listen?
Oopsie daisy! My apologies, heh.
Stop dawdling at the gate chatting.
Now go return to your post.
Sir! Please excuse me, Sir!
What a menace!
Godo is an aide who works alongside me relatively often.
He's quite gifted with the supernatural skill set
though I don't like admitting that.
Now then, is there any place that you'd like to go?
Huh?
Anything you want to buy or are in need of?
Uh, I don't…
Not really.
What do I do?
I can't think of a single thing that I want.
Hmm… I see.
Would you like to join me for some shopping errands?
Alright.
Having fun?
My apologies, Mr. Kudo.
You're the host and I was distracted.
There's no need to say sorry.
Enjoy this to your heart's content.
You won't be scolded by anyone, including me.
But, uh…
There's no need to think that you'll ever be a nuisance.
I'll never think that of you.
I'm the one who wanted you here.
Understand?
Yes.
Now, don't get lost looking around.
I'll be careful.
Then you're fine.
How can anyone possibly say that he's cruel…
when he's so kind?
You lied to me!
Okay, what is this about?
This isn't funny.
Why did you send Miyo off to Kudo?
My eldest should've gotten her!
Yes, well, that was the plan.
Until I received the matrimonial proposal from the Kudos.
How could I turn down that offer?
Miyo's mother was an Usuba.
A fact you are very well aware of.
However, she didn't inherit the Usuba gift.
Regardless, there's a chance
Miyo's child will inherit it through the bloodline.
You're really so desperate for Usuba's abilities, huh?
The Usubas' supernatural abilities far exceed all of our own gifts.
Families such as ours cannot afford for the Kudos
to become even more powerful than they already are.
Kudo will lose interest in Miyo when he realizes
that she doesn't have any sort of ability.
It will happen, and when it does, you are more than welcome to take her.
Tsk.
Whenever you whisk her off the street,
she'll be beside herself with joy.
I know you favor your youngest,
but for you to go out of your way to throw out Miyo?
It's absurd to discard a goose that could lay a golden egg.
Very well. So it's safe for me to assume
that the Saimoris will stay out of whatever happens to her?
Yes. I've all but abandoned her anyway.
I've no interest in where she is or how she's surviving,
whether she's alive or if she's dead.
Well, then, if that's how you feel.
The Tatsuishis will have Miyo Saimori no matter the cost.
I won't let the Kudos steal her away.
Maid.
Mm, yes.
Tell me what my father and Mr. Tatsuishi are talking about.
I don't know all of the specifics, Miss Kaya,
but it seems to be about Miss Miyo.
Huh?
Why would they waste a single breath on her?
Uh, I have no idea, Miss. I'm sorry.
Kaya, there's really no need to raise your voice like that.
Koji, are you trying to lecture me?
Uh…
Why would my sister ever come up again?
Our fathers don't have any reason to talk about her, do they?
Ah, don't be like that.
Maybe we can go shop.
The weather's so nice out today,
so we may as well enjoy ourselves.
Oh, remember that new department store just opened?
Maybe we could take a look?
Okay, we'll go.
It's not like I have anything else going on.
A brand new store opened up on the middle road.
-Its interior… -What a fake smile!
I'm sure he still thinks about my sister.
It doesn't matter.
She's at the Kudos' home, probably nearly dead by now.
Everything is so annoying!
SUZUSHIMAYA KIMONO SHOP
This shop is Suzushimaya.
The Kudos have been patrons here since the old days.
Every now and again, they tailor clothes for the Emperor too.
Hm! It's quite a prestigious place, then.
A pleasure to see you, Mr. Kudo.
Thank you for helping us.
Hah!
I've already selected a few items for you.
I should hope that they will suit the requests
we had received from you in advance.
They're in the back room.
Right.
At last, Mr. Kudo, the time has finally come.
No, that's not what this is.
There's no need to act coy about what's happening.
If I'm not mistaken, this is the first time
that you've brought a young lady here with you.
Well, she isn't wrong…
Young Master, were you aware?
I saw Miss Miyo sewing her own clothes since they're so worn out.
I was about to say something to her,
but it seemed like she didn't want us to know about it.
Such ragged clothes would make sense for a peasant farmer,
but not a Saimori.
What's more, she only has one good kimono to wear.
If she were properly cared for, she would own far more.
That prestigious family should've seen to it.
-Mr. Kudo. -Uh…
Oh, right, Sorry.
What do you think will look the best on her?
In my opinion, lighter colors would likely suit her hair and complexion the most.
This one, and maybe this combination…
Uh… And that one?
Oh…
A very fine piece that would also suit the young Miss well.
Although I should tell you that it will take some time to tailor,
so it may be a little out of season by the time it's done.
Even so…
It would be perfect for her.
What do you think?
Uh, one of that material as well.
If you can, make a few more out of these, and that should cover it.
Yes, I'll be happy to.
And this?
Will you want to take this with you today?
Thank you. I will.
Um, Mr. Kudo…
What is it?
Please hold on to that young woman with everything you have.
She's like a gemstone in the rough.
Only with care and polish can those stones ever shine.
The garments that you're purchasing today, this is only the start.
Do whatever it takes or you'll lose this chance.
Polish her with your love and abundant wealth.
And if you do…
And if I do?
You will have the pleasure
of dressing a gorgeous young lady to your heart's content.
So that's it, then.
I miss you…
SWEETS SHOP
Is it good? Like it?
It's, um, very good.
Your facial expression tells me you don't think that.
Th-That's not true at all.
I don't think I've seen you smile.
It wasn't on purpose.
Easy! It's nothing you need to be apologizing for.
It's just…
I'd like to see what you would be like if you were truly smiling.
Huh?
Lord Kudo, you…
That was…
I don't know how to respond to that.
Ugh! I-I'm so sorry!
I made you upset.
No. You have not upset me at all.
There's no need to cower or say you're sorry.
But I am.
The way things are going,
marriage is most likely what's next for us.
Being able to say what's on our minds is necessary.
I would prefer it if you were honest like that
rather than always apologizing.
That's what I want.
Marriage is what is next for us…
He must not know the truth about me.
I wasn't born with any gifts.
I'll have to tell him eventually, but…
I have this feeling, this strong feeling
that I should be by his side for as long as I can.
If there's a punishment, I'll quietly accept it.
But please let me stay here.
Let me stay with him…
until the day I set things right.
Just until then…
Well, hello there.
Miss Miyo is still soaking.
Yurie, I thought that you'd gone home for the day.
Sometimes, my day is never done.
Oh?
What's that?
Oh!
This… Lord Kudo…
Is this…
Do with it whatever you wish.
It looks too valuable. I can't accept it.
There's no reason not to take it.
But my Lord…
That gift is yours.
So, um…
Did you leave it outside my door? You did, right?
If you're gifting her a comb, then that implies a proposal.
Don't read too deeply into it.
So you're proposing then?
It's simply a comb.
I wanted to gift it, so I did.
Yes, of course that's why. Just a kindness.
Miss Miyo's been using a broken comb this whole time.
So the new one she'll use for many years to come
was just a thoughtful gesture from someone who cares for her, right?
She's different.
So wonderfully different from all the other women who've come here.
You have my full support with her, Young Master.
Like I said, it's not like that.
I have no doubt that Miss Miyo will find it to her liking.
In any case, don't you hesitate at all to use it.
I thank you very much, Lord Kudo.
I'll cherish it for the rest of my life.
Well, it's a pretty typical case
for those families with abilities.
This is still a bit unbecoming.
At any rate,
prestigious families shouldn't be acting like this.
Turns out, Shinichi Saimori was arranged
to be married due to some family issues.
His wife ended up giving birth to a daughter, Miyo Saimori.
Kanoko was his lover, and if I have to guess,
she's pretty resentful.
So they're just vindictive.
What else? The real issue?
Well, it's exactly what you thought.
Miyo Saimori doesn't have the gift.
On the other hand, her half-sister Kaya demonstrated
Spirit-Sight at the age of three.
That probably just spurned on anger over the first marriage.
Justifying how they treated Miyo.
An abusive stepmother who hates her…
and no love from her father.
She endured all of that alone.
Giving her a few new kimonos…
Some gifts couldn't heal any of this.
These scars are too deep.
Ah, almost forgot…
There's this one other thing…
-Um-hm? -It's about Shinichi's first wife.
You're truly not gonna believe it when I tell you about this.
That woman was a blood relative of the Usuba family.
Are you certain?
I thought the story was all cock-and-bull.
So far as I was aware,
the Usuba family is just about impossible to track down.
If I remember right,
the Usubas possess a gift that allows them to intervene with a person's mind.
Do you know if that was correct?
Yes.
Miyo Saimori's actual birthmother is Sumi Usuba.
I wasn't able to find out anything on how or why
she was married into the Saimoris.
Still light out.
Since she's arrived here, I go home earlier.
Ridiculous! What fool would do this?
Sending shiki-gami to spy on me is child's play.
Regardless, who would dare be so bold?