Nibun no Ichi Fuufu (One Half of a Married Couple / にぶんのいち夫婦)

I want to have a baby.

So you're having a baby to break your cheating husband up?

I don't want to break up with him after all.

The rhythm method. It's today.

What's wrong, Kazuma?

Because I'm not sexy enough? Because I can't make you want to?

- No! It's not your fault, Aya. - Then what...?

If you put pressure on me like that...

I'm sorry, I can't.

I was convinced at that time

that Kazuma was really having an affair...

- Women have it so easy, don't they? - Huh?

They say it's not right to be sexist,

but only when it benefits them do they come on board.

- Takanashi. - Hmm?

Do you give sweets to all your female clients?

That's how you got the contract, right?

Geez. I'm no match for you.

- Buy me lunch. - Okay, okay.

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Hello.

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It's almost your birthday. I'll be waiting for you at the usual place.

What, your birthday?

Sorry, I have to stop by somewhere. Let's have dinner next time.

Okay.

Cheating confirmed.

I feel sorry for his wife.

That's it. Both of you are bad.

Kazuma is a good-for-nothing, but Aya, you pushed him.

But he went to the fertility clinic, remember?

We've spent a lot of time and money on this. Just a little more...

A little more? Like, you want to try a little harder?

- Yes... - Wait, is Kazuma really

into this whole pregnancy thing?

It's...

I want to be a family with you, Kazuma.

Of course.

I want to have a baby with you too, Aya.

Well... it is what it is...

Like that? You can't do that.

Pregnancy is a long and steep road.

Wait, how can the single Kasumi know about it?

- Where's the pot? - Bottom right.

- Over here? - Yes. - Hey, Aya.

You still suspect him of cheating, don't you?

Wouldn't it be better to solve that before trying to get pregnant?

Ah, sorry...

Oh, it's from Yuka.

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What do you want to eat tomorrow? Yuka: Sorry, I can't come today.

She said "Sorry, I can't come today"...

- What, a no-show? - Did something happen?

Aya, do you know something?

Actually, the other day

I met Yuka at the clinic,

and she insisted she wasn't pregnant even though she had the maternity book.

- What the heck? - Does that mean

she doesn't want to have a baby? - Why?

Yuka said she wanted kids, right?

Then something happened at home.

- What? What do you mean by ''something''? - Like, her husband is cheating, or domestic violence.

It's brand new, but there's a damage here.

I'm sorry, but I think we should call it a day, okay?

When we went there the other day, we found something strange.

No way... but Mr. Yoshiki is a diligent banker, isn't he?

Because of those earrings that now only has one side

Even if I hate it, I’ll be reminded of you

Even now, the earring covered in dust

Blames the me who cannot move forward

Making sure not to wake you up, see you next time

I thought as I left your room

Even though, there won’t be a next time

I’d somehow sensed from your back

Because of those earrings that now only has one side

Even now, I’m reminded of you

Even though it’ll be done and over with if I just throw it away

What am I expecting? Something that’s impossible

Because of those earrings that now only has one side

Even if I hate it, I’ll be reminded of you

Even now, the earring covered in dust

Blames the me who cannot move forward

MANAMI HIGA

TERUNOSUKE TAKEZAI

RYOTA BANDO

SAORI SETO

SAYAKA AKIMOTO

TOMOKA KUROKAWA

ECOTV PRESENTS

One Half of a

Married Couple

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE AN AFFAIR WITH ME?

If you think there is nothing wrong with cheating or domestic violence,

men will continue to do it forever.

- Forever? - Yes, forever.

So how do you make

someone realize that they're doing something wrong, something terrible?

I don't know... I don't know it either.

Huh? "I don't know". That's what I wanted to ask.

That was a big sigh, huh? What are you appealing for?

Young people nowadays can quit with just a phone call.

Someone quit?

- Manami Ogura. - What!? She quit!?

I've always been in love with you,

Higuchi.

Mrs. Nakayama's been covering for her all this time

and didn't send her a word! - I see...

If you think there is nothing wrong with cheating or domestic violence,

men will continue to do it forever.

Bye-bye.

Sorry for the wait...

Oh, sorry, I forgot the tea.

- Hey, Kazuma. - Yes?

I'm thinking of putting off getting pregnant.

There was nothing

particularly wrong with us after the tests,

so I thought it's best to let nature take its course.

I'm sorry... for burdening you because I'm pathetic.

Let's eat.

- Thank you for this food. - Thank you for this food.

It looks delicious.

- Hey... - Yes?

- Next month, let's take a trip. - What?

I want to relax at a hot spring.

Sure. But

I'm going to be stuck doing errands on Sundays for a while.

- Errands? - We've been planning to go out to eat

around the area to research new restaurants.

That's every week?

Basically, only those who can participate.

Don't worry, I'll prioritize my trip with you.

So... you're saying you'll be there except on our trip?

Yeah, because I'm the leader...

- Can't I? - It's okay.

Unless you're just pretending to work so you can have an affair.

Oh, no. I just said that.

Don't worry. It's okay.

The only people I go with are ugly men.

No girls?

Well, yes, there are some,

but they're all young and energetic.

I'm too old to hold a conversation.

Don't say that as if you're an old man.

- I'm already an old man. - You're not!

- I am. - You're not...

Or maybe?

"Maybe?" What the hell?

It was the first night in a long time that we laughed together naturally.

I'm off.

Kazuma, what do you want to eat today?

- What? Why? - It's your birthday, isn't it?

Ah... Right... Then your special beef stew.

- What? Is that what you want? - Yes.

Because I love that.

I want that to be my last meal before I die.

I see... okay.

- I'm going now. - Have a nice day.

I felt like I was back in the happy days

when I had no doubts.

Ah, scissors...

Where did I put it...?

Huh?

"Back"?

"To happy days"?

There's no way it can go back.

I feel like an idiot...

Ah... I'm at a loss...

There's an extra shift today.

So loss... I'm gonna get blamed for this...

Now that I've found it,

working would've been easier...

- Hey. - Hmm?

What would you like for your birthday?

This thing...

I hear it has a great sound and design.

- It looks cool. - Yeah.

That smile, he even gave it in front of that woman, Satomi.

That face was only supposed to be shown to me.

At least that's what I thought...

You're blocking the way.

Thank you.

I want to go home too.

I can't believe that bastard put his own mistakes on a part-timer.