A Hundred Flowers (Hyakka / 百花)

Mom.

A Hundred Flowers

Mom!

I...

want to see...

half fireworks.

I want to see fireworks.

Half fireworks.

- I want to see half fireworks. - Mom?

I missed you.

Don't.

Izumi?

Sorry.

I meant to go grocery shopping before you came over.

Eggs and ground meat...

And mayonnaise. Yeah.

Sorry about the mess.

It's so late. I'll hurry.

Take your time.

- You're staying over tonight, right? - Yeah.

- Do you want some help? - It's okay. Sit and relax.

That was quick. Like a magic trick.

Is it too much?

No, it's fine.

I was lazy this year.

I bought the New Year's dishes readymade at the store.

I'm gonna eat.

It's a shame Kaori couldn't come.

She always works on New Year's Eve.

But she enjoys her job.

That's nice.

I'm cutting down on the number of my piano students.

Oh yeah?

Happy new year.

Happy new year.

And happy birthday.

Thanks.

You're the only one who remembers.

I'm sure you'll get texts in the morning.

Nobody remembers a birthday on New Year's Day.

You're staying over tonight, aren't you?

It's Kaori.

Happy new year.

Happy new year. I was about to call you.

How's your mom?

She's not here right now.

Okay. Have you eaten?

No...

Izumi?

I'll be home soon.

You should stay longer.

I'm sure Mom's going to bed soon.

Yeah?

Then maybe I'll wait up for you.

Okay.

I'll call you when I leave.

Later.

Trouble at work. I have to go.

A junior colleague...

is in a jam.

Business as usual even over the holidays.

It is a busy time of the year.

Too bad you have to go.

I'll call you.

There's your baby.

Around 6 centimeters.

The size of a tennis ball.

- Tennis ball? - Yeah.

Maybe a bit smaller.

- More like a pingpong ball. - Pingpong...

A ball, either way.

I can't think of another analogy. Any ideas?

How about a kiwi or a strawberry?

I like that.

Don't you, Daddy?

- Daddy? - Yes.

Your little strawberry is growing just fine.

See this? It's the heart.

It's beating.

It is... Pretty cute.

Don't you think?

What a relief.

In 6 months, you'll be a father and a mother.

Hey.

You lied, didn't you?

About what?

You said our baby is cute. It was just a shadow.

It looked cute to me. I mean it.

It's slowly dawning on me that I'm going to be a father.

Yeah, right.

I'm almost in the second trimester. We should tell your mom.

I'll give her a call.

But you always forget.

I won't.

I won't forget.

Did I tell you she called?

- What did she want? - Look!

They're about to catch one. Go!

He caught it!

Wow.

It's pretty big.

A rainbow trout?

- I think it's a carp. - Carp?

- Yeah. - Carp, huh?

You were saying that Mom called.

She thought I was you. It made her laugh.

What did she say?

She's looking forward to the fireworks.

She said half fireworks are really pretty.

Half? What's that?

I thought you'd know.

- She didn't mention it? - No.

Did you hear KOE's debut is delayed?

Again?

Tanabe needs more time.

Osawa must be pissed.

I can't blame her. It's like an experiment.

I'll catch up with you. I'm gonna call Mom.

Now? The meeting starts at 11.

I won't take long.

KOE is an artist of memories.

Music. Voice. Looks.

She's based on over 1,000 artists.

And to construct her personality

she has experienced memories fed to her as data.

In creating her appearance using deep learning...

Did you know she's fooling around?

No way. She's working so hard.

I meant...

she's sleeping with Director Osawa.

I figured you didn't know.

You're oblivious about these things.

KOE also generates the melody and lyrics.

She's on her way to becoming humanity's ideal artist.

- Hey... - Yes?

Is this hodgepodge of data really going to sell?

Further adjustments will bring out her individuality.

Enough to make her a hit?

I wish they would get a room.

Since when?

Like 6 months ago.

You think Kaori knows?

Why are you asking me? Don't you talk to your wife?

Be careful, girls!

Eggs.

Be careful, girls!

Eggs.

Be careful, girls!

Asaba?

Asaba...

Asaba!

Asaba, wait!

Asaba!

Please!

Asaba!

Asaba!

Ow!

Let go of me!

Asaba!

Ow... Let me go!

By the way...

we're gonna have a baby.

Kaori is pregnant.

A baby?

When is it due?

August.

Congratulations.

I'm so happy.

When did you find out? I have to call Kaori.

We won't press charges today.

Can we see the footage again?

Yes.

It may be progressing rapidly because she's still young.

For Alzheimer's patients,

we prescribe drugs called Aricept and Reminyl.

They can slow down the progress of the disease.

But only by several months to 5 years tops.

The nerve cells in the brain gradually deteriorate.

But the cause is still unknown.

A type of protein is said to affect...

Ms. Yuriko Kasai will be back soon.

It's not going to be easy.

You'll have to support her in every way you can.

Dementia patients

don't forget everything nor are they always confused.

It doesn't change the fact that Yuriko Kasai is your mother.

Mom?

Mom!

Mom?

Mom...

Treat her with love and respect.

Should I stop giving piano lessons?

Miku who lives down the street is my only student now.

I have to find a caregiver.

I can still play fine...

Hello? Izumi hasn't come home.

Is he here?

Ms. Nikaido?

Let me at least eat whenever I want.

I'm not a child.