Migi to Dali (Migi & Dali)

DECEMBER, 1989

SORAMAME HOUSE

Oh my.

Oh.

-Hey, look. -Whoa.

Darling, why don't we adopt all of them?

I wish we could, but…

We are both elderly…

Yes, I know.

Only one.

-Bye bye! -See you!

Let's come back tomorrow, shall we?

Yes, let's.

Oh!

Be not gone with the wind!

I got it.

Oh!

Oh! Thank you!

I will come for it tomorrow!

Keep it for me, will you?

Yes.

Oh my … Have you ever seen a boy so beautiful?

Even so…

Right.

We mustn't choose a child for his appearance.

Hmm?

It must be an autumn shower.

Dear. Wipers.

Yes.

Oh?

Dear. That child…

Yes…

FEBRUARY, 1990

Finally, the day has come.

It feels like a dream.

To think that a childless pair like you and me

would become the parents of a little boy today.

He's here!

Let the three of us become

a happy family.

Whoa…

From today on

this is your room, Hitori.

This is my room?

Is it too childish for a boy your age?

It might have been better with a different pattern for the bed.

No.

I love stars!

I'm glad.

We can decorate it together

to make it a beautiful room for you.

Yes!

Darling, can you get me a boxcutter?

One moment.

Now where is it… Huh?

Did we receive such a big box?

-Where did you-- -Uhm!

-Hm? -Huh?

Would it be okay if I decorated myself?

-Oh. -Hm.

Why, of course.

You can do whatever you want.

This room is your castle, Hitori.

Thank you so much.

Then we will go downstairs and start making dinner.

I'll come get you when it's ready.

Yes.

Let's tidy up.

Yes.

Hitori.

Wow.

-You're done already? -Yes.

That's incredible.

Right. Dinner will be ready in just a moment.

Let's go downstairs.

Your mother made so much food

the table is filled to the brink.

It's excessive…

He's gone.

This is the best meal I've ever had.

Oh my, you're so genuine.

Hitori.

How were the clothes we got you?

There were a lot in your room, right?

Oh… That's…

All of them were too small…

Oh. I'm so sorry.

We will go get new ones for you.

What kind of clothes do you like?

Then…

Two sets of clothes just like these.

No!

You aren't Steve Jobs!

You don't have to hold back, Hitori.

Exactly. Don't you want to wear different clothes every day?

No.

I feel the most comfortable in clothes like these ones.

Really?

I'll go to the mall and look for something like those for you, then.

Thank you so much.

-Eat as much as you can. -Yes.

Let me help.

Thank you.

-Hitori, you'll be 13 this year, right? -Yes.

At the orphanage

the others teased me for being small for my age.

A boy like you will grow taller in no time.

That's right.

With your mother's food, you'll grow both taller and wider.

Dear, what do you mean by that?

-Oh, you. -It's all out of love.

I'm so full.

Darling.

You haven't even touched the jambalaya.

But my dear, you made too much food tonight.

Even so…

The jambalaya…

Mom.

Huh?

Can I have some jambalaya?

Of course my dear!

I'll do it.

Yes.

Go ahead.

Thank you so much.

Mom.

The jambalaya is amazing!

Thank you so much.

Hitori.

Oh, perfect timing, Hitori.

Could you massage my shoulders for me?

Your… shoulders?

I'll tell you how. Come over here.

Yes.

That's good.

You're doing great.

Now knead instead.

Yes.

That's right. Use your thumbs.

Maybe go back to pummeling in that place.

Yes.

A bit more gentle.

Kneading is better, I think.

Oh…

I'm so sorry, Hitori.

I got carried away.

I always dreamed of having my son massage my shoulders.

-Me too. -Oh?

I also dreamed of it.

Really?

Then maybe it is okay to go on for a bit longer.

Yes.

Pummel, hard.

Now knead

Pummel.

Knead.

Pummel.

Knead.

Knead, pummel.

Pummel, knead.

Wow, Hitori, you're amazing.

Even though I make so many demands, you adapt so well.

That's a good skill to have.

Thank you.

The first day was a success.

Don't let your guard down, Migi.

Let us proceed with caution.

No need to lecture me, Dali.

Let us proceed with caution.

As one person.

Here, I guess.

Migi.

Let's stop for now.

Huh?

It's almost morning.