01x12 - Episode 12

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YOU HAVE A RESERVATION. PLEASE CONFIRM.
SOTA TSUJI

I want… to go on a trip with you.

The agency won't let us do overnighters.

So don't tell the agency then.

I'll be at Shimoda Station
at 1:00 p.m. on the 9th.

It's up to you.

Yuki, you came.

I planned for today so that
you'll have a great time.

I'll do my best to make this trip
a memorable one for you.

Sota, thank you for renting me out
for two whole days.

I know.

Yuki, you're here
as part of your work, right?

That's right.

He's already seen the scar on my face,

and he's willing to pay.

I never intended on meeting him
without going through the agency…

but I know Sota won't try to
force himself on me.

So I'm here as part of my work.

FINAL EPISODE

Are you okay?

Yeah, I'm okay.

Oh, thanks.

It's all right. Use it for yourself.

Don't worry about me.

-Okay.
-But thanks.

Sorry that we got so wet.

I'm so unlucky.

To me, what's more important
is who you're with.

So I'm just glad to be here
with you, Sota.

Maybe they sell umbrellas?

Oh, this one's cute!

OYSTER HUT

-Ah, oh no!
-Whoa!

Oh, wow!

-Oh! It looks delicious!
-Thank you very much.

Wow, look at the beautiful view.

Your senses are so in tune
to what's around you, Yuki.

What?

You don't hesitate to say
something's beautiful or delicious.

Think so?

I do.

Wow…

You must be tired.

I'm all right.

Going on trips makes you
walk a lot, though.

You don't go on trips that often?

I don't. I'd have to remove my makeup
if it were overnight.

Excuse me.

This fish is a locally caught
golden eye snapper.

Wow.

Please enjoy.

It looks delicious!

It does.

Um, excuse me…

Yes?

Is it okay to take pictures of the food?

Sure! And feel free to share them
through social media.

Oh, I don't use social media, actually.

I'm sorry.

Oh, I see. My apologies.

Then you can have this.

I don't know what to start with.

Me too.

Here it is.

Wow, it's beautiful!

Thank you.

SOTA TSUJI

YUKI

Oh, are you newlyweds?

Oh, no! We're not.

We're not newlyweds.

Oh, thank you!

What?

You didn't have to do that.

It's fine.

Thanks for the tea.

Sure.

It's delicious.

Oh, right. They have an outdoor bath.

Oh, are you all right?

Yes, I'm completely fine.

Then I guess I'll see you later.

Sure.

Yuki, how is it on your side?

The temperature is perfect.
It feels great.

Oh, look! The stars are so beautiful.

They certainly are.

Thanks for waiting.

Sure.

Since we're here,
how about taking a stroll?

Sure.

It's spacious.

-It is.
-Please take your time.

There's even a second floor.

-You're right.
-Yeah.

Oh, koi carp!

Oh, you're right!

Oh…

you still use that strap?

Oh…

You still use the phone strap
that I gave you too, right?

Yeah.

I just…

couldn't forget about you, Yuki.

I made up my mind to tell you today.

I love you, Yuki.

Really.

Remember what you said before?

Your savings that you mentioned…

It's because your parents paid
for your tuition and living costs, right?

It's not just your own savings.

It's very precious, and that's something
you should be very aware of.

Back then, I had never thought
of any of that.

But I realized that I needed
to be thankful for what I have,

and it made me think of
how I should use the money.

I want to support you.

I want to protect you, so…

What does "protect" mean?

What?

You want us to be together, Sota?

You want me to quit?

Well…

Even though I'm here because you paid me?

That might be the case…

but I just want to get to know you better.

I want to know about your pain and scars.

I want to bear them with you.

Then I'll tell you.

This…

is from when I spilled boiling water
on myself when I was young.

What?

I didn't have a mom who would cook for me.

Mom…

Mom, I'm hungry.

Here, use that.

Even though she saw me crying
because of the boiling water,

she just kept sleeping.

If she had taken me
to the hospital right away,

my scar might've not been so bad.

But, you know,
what I said just now might all be a lie.

What?

You don't know anything about the real me.

The me that you say you love…

doesn't exist.

I'm okay with that.

I love you for who you are.

I love you, scar and everything.

I don't think so.

No…

It's getting chilly. Let's head back.

You go first.

I'll just stay here a bit longer.

Okay.

You were out late.

Sorry, did I wake you?

No, I was still awake.

I see.

Good night.

I had fun today.

Good night.

I had a dream.

Okay, lunch is ready!

It was like the warm meal laid out
on the table before me…

was an everyday thing.

I didn't feel afraid.

I had friends,
and I was interested in love.

I was simply a girl who loved her family
and was loved by them.

If I had lived such a life…

there might have been a bright future
with Sota, filled with laughter.

I love you for who you are.

But is it…

really me?

Oh, sorry! I overslept.

Good morning.

Yeah. Good morning.

This is for the past two days.

Thank you.

I thought about a lot of things…

and I decided that I want to be with you.

I'm going to step out for an hour.

And if you feel the same way as I do…

I hope you're still here when I get back.

I want to go back to Tokyo with you.

But if you don't want to…

EXPRESS
IZU-SHIMODA - TOKYO

…then I'll give up.

Okay.

Please add Sota Tsuji to my ban list.

MESSAGE SENT

-Morning! Hey, look at this!
-What's up?

ONE YEAR LATER

Whoa, this is awesome!

-Is she here today?
-Let's get her autograph!

I'm considering…

taking modeling seriously.

Really?

Yes.

I gave it a try because I was scouted,
but I actually love it.

But, you know…

I'm scared that they'll find out
that I had sugar daddies.

No one knows what the future holds…

so just go down the path
you want to tread at the moment.

You're right.

I depended on men, friends, and money…

for just about everything.

But none of them could save me.

So I decided not to choose any of them.

That's why I considered
taking this job seriously.

Modeling is perfect for you, Rina.

Oh, thank you!

I'll do my best.

RESUME
AYA NAKATANI

You're 36 years old with experience…



So, how many customers
do you currently have?

Oh, I was away for a while,
so I'm starting from scratch.

I see.

Well, as you're aware,
we're a mature club with older girls.

Our oldest one is 32.

But she has a lot of steady customers.

I'm sorry, but we can't be of any help.

I'm sorry.

A mature club with older girls? Darn them!

Gosh! On to the next one!

Miss, are you looking for a night job?

Oh, no thanks.

No?

Hello, Miss…

KAEDE

Hey.

Moe! Our heroine is here!

Welcome.

-Hey!
-Hey.

The whole place is booked out tonight.

Isn't it always?

That's mean!
I'll stitch your lips together.

That's scary.

Did you finish your classes?

Yes, I have a day off from the bar,
so I can finally relax.

I'm exhausted.

Becoming a hairdresser seems so tough.

You're so cool.

I admire you since I could never do that.

Me too.

How is your new school?

Dad is looking forward to
having you cut his hair.

It's been good.
Let me do your hair too, Mom.

Here is your usual.

Thank you.

Okay, let's drink up!

Good morning!

-Good morning!
-Good morning!

My previous host
never said that to me before.

His other girl kept trying to beat me out,

and he just let her continue…

even though I spent twice as much as her.

He isn't qualified to be a host
if he can't reward a girl who works hard.

I won't let that happen to you, Yua.

Itsupi!

-From the princess of a future ace…
-Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!

-to her prince, 3, 3, 2, 2, 1, 1!
-Yes, yes! 3, 3, 2, 2, 1, 1!

Living in Tokyo…

on your own isn't cheap.

No worries. My parents will like you.

You think so?

And you're precious to me.
No one can stop me.

You need either a privileged environment
or a strong will.

Otherwise, the reality is that
you can't have a normal life.

What's the matter?

-In this tough world…
-Nothing.

I strive to secure
at least the freedom to be myself…

living my own life.

Hi, I'm Yuki.

And so, today as well…

I'll be someone's girlfriend.

THIS DRAMA IS A WORK OF FICTION.