After the accidental death of her husband and being deemed ineligible for welfare, Koharu struggles to care for her two children.
Cast: Hikari Mitsushima, Yuko Tanaka, Shun Oguri
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Season 1
11 episodes
1. WomanKoharu is a single mother raising two children since her husband died in an accident. She tries to apply for public assistance at the welfare office.14CC58minJul 3, 2013
2. A Mother's Wrong Choice?A child custody officer suspects Koharu of abusing her children and advises her to place them in someone else's care. Koharu visits an old friend.14CC58minJul 10, 2013
3. Being a Mother. And Being a DaughterKoharu doesn't know how to react to Shiori's familial affection. Kentaro offers to take care of Nozomi and Riku while Koharu is at work.14CC46minJul 17, 2013
4. I Want to Meet DadThe daycare teacher tells Koharu that Riku's quietness may be a developmental issue. Koharu takes her children to see the dogs at the park.14CC46minJul 24, 2013
5. I Won't Tell Anyone - A Mother's ResolveKoharu is diagnosed with a serious health condition and advised to carefully consider her treatment. Later, a surprise gift arrives at her apartment.14CC46minJul 31, 2013
6. A Lie to Live, For My Children's SakeWhen Koharu pleads with Sachi to allow her and her children to move in, Shiori voices her approval. Koharu receives an unexpected item from Kentaro.14CC46minAug 7, 2013
7. The Important Person Who Died for the Sake of Living, The TruthKoharu takes Nozomi and Riku to her late husband's hometown. The owner of a local souvenir shop gives her a letter written by Shin four years earlier.14CC46minAug 14, 2013
8. Should I Kill that Child and Die too?Distraught by the revelation of Shiori's past actions, Koharu decides to leave the Uesugi household. Sachi is torn between her daughters.14CC46minAug 21, 2013
9. I Want to Live! At Least for 10 YearsWhile Koharu is in the hospital, Sachi spends some valuable time with her grandchildren. Later, Kentaro learns about Shiori's past with Shin.14CC45minAug 28, 2013
10. Mom, Tell me the Truth!Sachi goes in search of Shiori, who suddenly spots the man who pushed Shin onto the tracks. Nozomi visits the hospital where Koharu is being treated.14CC45minSep 4, 2013
11. To Our Children's ChildrenSachi and the others can't help but worry as they wait to hear if Shiori's bone marrow is compatible. Yuki brings boxes of Shin's keepsakes.14CC57minSep 11, 2013
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★ 7.5/1020131 season11 episodesEnded
After the accidental death of her husband and being deemed ineligible for welfare, Koharu struggles to care for her two children.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Jun Aizawa, Nobuo Mizuta
- Created by
- Yukitoshi Chiba, Eiji Otsuka, Futoshi Ohira, Hisashi Tsugiya
- Studio
