Her Love Boils Bathwater Page #3

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- Your family?

Family?

My current mother is my third mom.

I've never met my real mom.

I have 2 half-brothers.

Dad owns a construction company

and is very rich.

I see.

Sounds phony, huh?

Where are you headed on this journey?

I haven't decided.

Once I set a goal, I'll have to

start heading there.

So how long is your journey going to continue?

Who knows.

Probably until I get bored.

I have time to waste.

I picked up a real loser.

That's harsh.

It makes me sick sitting here

while you waste time.

I am a loser.

Thanks for being honest.

Bathroom!

- Watch your step.

- Okay.

I'll say goodbye now.

Where are you going?

I don't know.

Hey.

You're going to go to the

northernmost region of Japan.

That's your goal starting now.

My goal?

You're from Hokkaido, right?

You should at least go there once.

Then...

after I reach my goal...

may I go visit you?

Sure.

But don't take too long.

Okay.

I envy you two for being born from her.

Be good to your mother.

Are you leaving us?

There's someplace I have to go.

Bye, Takumi.

- Off you go.

- See you.

- Bye, Takumi!

- Bye!

Mom?

You okay?

Just coughing. It'll stop soon.

Shall I rub your back?

I'm okay. Go to bed.

Go...Please.

I smell the ocean.

Azumi, is that...

It's huge.

Mom, Mount Fuji.

It's so big.

This.

Wow.

Like this? So big.

We'll take one.

What?

Okay.

Wow! So big!

Let's eat.

Good?

That was good.

Still not feeling well?

I'm fine. I just have no appetite.

I'll go pay the check so wait outside.

We'll be watching Mount Fuji.

Let's go.

Watch out for the cars.

Ayuko, we'll trade seats later.

Aren't we going?

That woman in the restaurant is Ms. Sakamaki.

You should have told me.

Azumi, listen.

Your dad used to be married to Kimie Sakamaki.

You're kidding.

I'm his second wife.

I was waiting for the right time to tell you.

When were they married?

They were married...

15 years ago.

What are you saying? I'm 16.

No...You're lying.

- You are, right?

- I'm not.

I don't believe it. It's not true.

It is true, Azumi.

Why are you being so mean?

Because I...

didn't give birth to you.

She met your dad

when she was 18 and had you when she was 19.

But...

Kimie...

couldn't hear...

you crying...

couldn't hear your feelings.

For a 19-year-old mother?

it was unbearable

So she left.

15 years ago

on April 25.

Azumi.

You're going to go introduce

yourself to Ms. Sakamaki.

No.

Get out of the car.

No.

You have to go.

No!

Azumi!

- Azumi!

- I don't want to.

Azumi!

Don't run away. You can do it.

I know you can.

I can't...l can't do it.

Yes, you can.

You can do it. Because you're...

my daughter, aren't you?

I'll pick you up later.

How is everyone doing?

..every year on the same day.

Write her a thank you letter again.

Why me every year?

It's a family rule.

A rule you and Dad made.

...make the people happier...

April 25. Kimie Sakamaki

"Are you Azumi?"

"Hello."

"My name is

"Azumi Sachino."

"Why do you know sign language?"

"My mother

"said it'll be useful for me one day

"and made me learn it.

She's pretty, isn't she?

Much younger than me too.

And healthy.

Ayuko.

Will you go get Azumi?

I'm tired.

Mom? Mom!

Mom!

I promise.

Mommy will come back and get you.

I'll be back for you.

Sorry.

Futaba.

Mom is...

You did good.

The breeze feels nice.

Yeah. The birds are singing.

It's so bright.

How are things with Kimie?

We text every day.

She's coming to visit next week.

Okay.

Ayuko, your shoes are worn out.

They're totally fine. Real comfortable.

Recently, I've been having

the same dream every night.

It's about my mother.

She comes and gets me.

Sol realized something.

My mother

is no longer in this world.

She's going to come and get me when I die.

That's why

I won't be alone even when I die.

Ayuko.

Don't cry.

Promise me.

Starting today, you won't let

Mom see you looking sad.

I promise.

Hey.

How was she?

Same as yesterday.

What's that like?

We took a walk again.

Is there anything she wants?

Why don't you go ask her yourself?

Ayuko, work the counter first.

Good evening.

Thank you.

From Kimie.

"I'm arriving at 15:00 on Monday."

"It's been a while so I'm nervous."

It's from Mom.

"Buy new shoes for Ayuko."

"And help your Dad."

Always thinking about others.

Want some water?

No thanks.

You should go now.

Back to the bath house.

Ayuko.

I'm only saying this because he's nagging me.

Dad wants to know if there's anything you want.

And...

This.

Give him this message.

Hi, girls. What did she say?

"To think I'm leaving my family

with your small-scaled dad"

"I'm so worried, I can't die in peace."

Her words.

Azumi, look this way.

Did you do your hair by yourself?

I can do it myself now.

Great. It looks really nice.

Mrs. Sachino!

Mayu!

Long time no see.

I went to the bath house

and was told you were here.

I don't know what to say.

Thanks for coming all the way out here.

A private investigator and his assistant, Mayu.

I picked this out for you. A red flower.

She insisted on the color red for you.

Thank you. I love red.

I came here to

give you my report.

I found your mother.

Miyako Mukoda, age 64.

Maiden name, Asakura.

Same as yours, Mom.

She married a Kokichi Mukoda when she was 32.

She currently lives with him

and their daughter and her family

in Setagaya ward in Tokyo...

I want to see her.

Mom...

Can we go see her right now?

The house on the corner.

I'll go first and explain the situation.

Thank you for doing this.

Okay, here I go.

See you.

Azumi...

Do I look normal?

Wm,

Good.

I'll get the wheelchair.

No.

No.

I don't want her to worry.

Maim-

I talked to your mother but...

She denied having a daughter like you.

What? That's crazy.

Her real daughter is here to see her.

I see.

I understand.

Mom.

I'm sorry.

From a distance...

One glance.

Just one glance.

Mom...

Oh no! Get on my back!

Get in the car! Now!

You're back.

Hurry!

Going again today?

You have train fare?

Yeah.

She's not doing well these days, is she?

No.

I'm going-

Mrs. Sachino, hang in there.

I'm administering the painkiller.

The pain will go away soon.

"Closed on Mondays

Will she be here soon?

I hope she doesn't get lost.

Why would she? She used to live here.

Oh yeah.

Where's Ayuko?

Doing something at a friend's house.

There's something I want you to...

I'll wait outside.

- A favor!

- Later.

I got lost.

Takumi?

It's you.

After 75 more rides,

I'm back from the northernmost region.

A souvenir.

Thank you.

Wow.

From a nice old lady there.

There's enough for a lot of curry.

You're right.

I see.

She's amazing.

Isn't she?

Ayuko.

Yo.

Looks delicious.

Go get Dad.

Dinner!

I said go get him.

Don't worry. He heard me.

You'll love this.

- What is it?

- Bonito.

She hopes you like her cooking.

It's delicious even before I taste it.

She says thanks.

Hurry. Let's eat.

I have a favor to ask you guys.

I want you to help me with something tonight.

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