After the accidental death of her husband and being deemed ineligible for welfare, Koharu struggles to care for her two children.
Episodes
Woman
Koharu 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.
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.
Being a Mother. And Being a Daughter
Koharu 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.
I Want to Meet Dad
The daycare teacher tells Koharu that Riku's quietness may be a developmental issue. Koharu takes her children to see the dogs at the park.
I Won't Tell Anyone - A Mother's Resolve
Koharu is diagnosed with a serious health condition and advised to carefully consider her treatment. Later, a surprise gift arrives at her apartment.
A Lie to Live, For My Children's Sake
When Koharu pleads with Sachi to allow her and her children to move in, Shiori voices her approval. Koharu receives an unexpected item from Kentaro.
The Important Person Who Died for the Sake of Living, The Truth
Koharu 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.
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.
I Want to Live! At Least for 10 Years
While Koharu is in the hospital, Sachi spends some valuable time with her grandchildren. Later, Kentaro learns about Shiori's past with Shin.
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.
To Our Children's Children
Sachi 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.
Top Cast
Hikari Mitsushima
Koharu Aoyagi
Yuko Tanaka
Sachi Uesugi
Shun Oguri
Shin Aoyagi
Mitsuki Tanimura
Sunagawa Aiko
Fumi Nikaido
Uesugi Shiori
Takahiro Miura
Sunagawa Ryosuke
Asami Usuda
Kamata Yuki
Issey Takahashi
Sawamura Yugo
Rio Suzuki
Nozomi Aoyagi
Rai Takahashi
Riku Aoyagi
