Toshi no Sakon (Marriage with a Large Age Gap / May-December Marriage / May December Couple / 年の差婚)

"It is the first night together as a married couple."

"In other words, it is time to consummate the marriage."

"The proper steps to consummation:"

"First, the lady enters the bed."

"She waits happily in anticipation for the night to begin."

"The husband hints at intercourse,"

"and the time to consummate has now drawn near."

Hanasato-san... I mean, Harumi-san.

I don't have any experience so...

Please, take the lead tonight.

Come here.

Harumi-san and I met three months ago.

My dad had asked me to go on a sudden blind date.

She has arrived.

Your appendix?

I've been feeling a bit of pain since this morning.

Maiko-san, I apologize for alarming you.

We've been told that medicine and rest will do the trick.

Oh, really? That's a relief.

By the way, Maiko...

Do you want to go on a blind date?

What? What is this all of a sudden?

Today,

while I was losing my consciousness,

I thought I was going to die.

I was lucky enough to wake up this time,

but if I had died at that moment, you would have ended up alone.

But, Dad, you said I would never have to get married.

That's different.

Out of all the guys you've introduced to me, there hasn't been a single decent one.

Right after we'd greeted each other, he asked for my investment.

And then there was the guy with piercings all over his body.

Well, I might not be the best at choosing guys.

He is a salesman for a cosmetic company we do business with.

So far, he's the one I like the best.

Maiko-san, I sincerely apologize.

We still don't have his official profile,

so all we have right now is this photo.

Well, it's blurry, so it's hard to see him.

Is he older than me?

He is forty-four years old.

- What? - And he is divorced.

A 44-year-old divorcee?

If you're bothered by the minor details, you'll never get married.

It doesn't bother me!

I was just curious why you would recommend this guy, considering how strict you are.

If you're curious, go take a look yourself.

And if you don't like him,

just reject him.

Marriage.

It's not like I haven't thought about it,

but I haven't had much luck till now, so I have no clue what I want.

[Marriage With A Large Age Gap ]

I guess we can leave the young ones to chat now.

Yes.

I have no clue.

Goodbye, then.

Or so I thought.

But then it hit me.

Nice to meet you. I'm Harumi Hanasato.

Thank you for making time to see me today.

Nice to meet you. I'm Maiko Murakami.

I heard you work with my father.

Is this guy my future husband?

My hobbies?

I like being active,

so I played many sports when I was younger.

Basketball, soccer,

and even a bit of archery.

But now, I enjoy going on runs.

Thank you for waiting.

Here is your hot coffee,

and your café latte.

- I sincerely apologize. - It's fine.

Please use this.

Thank you.

- We will cover the dry cleaning... - No, it's really fine.

I'm glad you didn't get burned.

Some would get mad,

but he was unfazed and cared more about the waiter.

Sorry, did it get on you?

Oh, I'm fine.

I'm glad to hear that.

Oh, that's right.

I also enjoy cooking lately.

I've lived alone for a long time,

so I even bought a Dutch oven the other day.

I see.

I hadn't had a chance to use it

till I went camping with my co-workers last week.

Then I finally got to use it.

Well, as a sales team manager,

I'm involved with everything, like planning, production, and sales.

My talented subordinates are bossing me around.

This guy's voice is so soothing.

Is something the matter?

No, it's nothing.

This takes me back.

There is the sea near my house in my hometown,

so I used to watch the sea from our roof when I was a kid.

Wow, I see.

Here.

Oh, such nice fingers!

Sorry, the wind is quite strong.

Shall we go?

Sure.

Are you okay?

The scent of soap...

When can we meet again?

What?

We promised to go on another date.

You're kidding.

I would never lie to you, Boss.

I think we'll get married.

Weren't you just meeting him on a whim?

We watched a movie on our second date, two days ago.

We laughed at the same parts.

I know that's important, but...

I'm digging in.

Your husband is ten years younger than you, right?

Any tips for dating a person with an age gap?

What? Well, let's see...

Avoid karaoke, because you'll both get bored.

You won't know the same songs.

Hold on, I gotta take notes.

Wow, your housekeeper's cooking is always so good!

Avoid karaoke.

Oh, the biggest challenge is my stamina.

He always wants it all the time.

Wanting it all the time...

A 44-year-old man won't be like that, but you may not feel satisfied.

Oh, and weren't his lips dry?

Not that I saw.

You know, dry, chapped lips are just one example of what age can do.

I see.

- But I guess compatibility is the key. - Compatibility.

Also, even in my 30's, I can feel myself getting more tired easily.

Even going out on my days off was a pain.

Take it easy on your dates.

People in their 40's are considered middle-aged.

So, I took my boss's advice and am now here on my third date.

- They're so cute. - Yeah.

Hanasato-san, there's a sitting area at the kiosk over there,

so let me know if you need to rest.

Thank you.

Oh, Hanasato-san, how do you take care of your lips?

What?

They just look so moist.

Actually, we have a new lip mask in our line-up,

so I'm trying it out.

I can give you some, if you'd like.

Yes, please!

And how important is karaoke in your life?

Karaoke isn't that important to me.

That's a relief.

But...

"But"?

Let me be frank.

Your father invited me to meet you on a blind date.

But to protect my relationship with him,

I planned to break up with you after our first meeting.

And what's more, we have a 20-year age gap.

I think there is someone better for you out there.

I should have said this sooner.

I'm not the kind of man who can meet your father's expectations.

I'll apologize to him tomorrow.

I don't think my father was wrong about this.

What?

My father raised me all by himself.

I was lonely on the days I couldn't see him,

but he still raised me with all his love.

I respect him from the bottom of my heart.