Mr. Seko!
Shiori.
Long time no see.
Mr. Seko, we need to talk.
Why are you here, Shiori?
I heard from Rena that you were here.
From Rena?
So, that's why I came to...
No, I mean, I wanted to...
Oh, I'm sorry I barged in here.
But...
Shiori,
take a deep breath.
Let's go somewhere else to talk.
Okay.
[Final Episode]
Are you cold?
I'm fine.
So, what did you want to talk about?
Well...
Do you mind if I go first?
Go ahead.
Actually, right now, we're negotiating an alliance with Asakaze Trading.
That's why I was meeting Rena today.
So Asakaze Trading is going to help us?
They saw how well the project is doing
and gave us the green light for a joint venture.
It's a bit out of line, but I decided to accept it.
Next,
we'll develop products for the global market.
The global market?
This project started from a small dream of mine.
I never thought it would become this big.
And that's...
all thanks to you, Shiori.
Me?
Two months ago,
I was planning to abandon this project.
At the same time, I realized I was just taking advantage of being an heir.
So I decided that I'll move forward, even if I have to eat dirt.
And if any company seemed likely to process our order,
I went to them no matter who they were.
Please.
Could you help us one last time?
But we're swamped with work from Asakaze.
Besides, you want original goods from us.
Sewing garments from scratch is...
With your company's technology, I'm positive you'll be fine.
We'll even send over experienced staff when you start.
I'm happy you think highly of our skills, but...
Even so, 10,000 pieces is impossible.
It doesn't have to be all ten thousand.
Three hundred...
No, even just 150 pieces.
A hundred and fifty? That's nowhere near enough, right?
That's why we'll approach other factories with solid technical capabilities.
We want to aim for 10,000 pieces with everyone's help.
Please! Will you take this on?
Alright, I'll handle eight hundred.
- Really? - Yeah.
To be honest,
you have a woman named Hanai at your company, right?
I felt bad for what we did to her.
Hanai?
She must have studied sewing quite a bit.
At our first meeting, she understood everything we wanted to say.
Whenever she had time, she'd bring us treats,
and even check on how we were feeling.
But we made things difficult for her for our own gain.
If I can't do even 800 pieces for her, I deserve to be struck by lightning.
Thank you so much!
Mr. Nijihashi said that?
Mr. Nijihashi decided to help because you've always been so devoted to your work.
No, I'm not...
Don't be modest.
Without a doubt, it was your work that moved people.
Then, bit by bit, we built up orders,
and finally got to the point where the project could restart.
I was going to tell Rena, my father, and you...
about everything that happened.
We're finally ready to restart the project.
Really?
That's great!
But...
I decided to wait until the project was on track.
That's why, until now, I couldn't face you directly.
Without you, this success wouldn't have happened.
I don't know how to thank you enough.
Please don't say that, Mr. Seko.
I'm the one who should be thanking you.
I've always lacked confidence.
I thought I had no worth.
But,
after meeting you,
and hearing so many things from you,
I feel like I've changed a little.
Like I've become a little bit stronger.
That's...
the same for me.
You gave me courage and confidence.
So...
thank you.
Shiori.
What's wrong?
Just now, my belly...
moved for the first time.
Please try touching it.
You're right. It's moving.
I've gained a lot from this child too.
I'm happy to be spending this moment with you.
I still might not be good enough to put you at ease, Shiori.
But...
I still want you...
Please don't say any more.
Okay.
That's not it.
Huh?
No, that's not what I meant.
I...
have always received so much from you.
I...
love you.
Huh?
Takahito Seko,
please marry me.
Is that not okay?
You're so cute, I can't handle it.
Huh?
I love you too, Shiori.
I know.
So, what do you want now, Takahito?
Did you come to gloat that you fought off my interference?
No.
The reason I came today is to ask you, Father,
to be our witness.
Is that what she wanted?
At first, yes.
But now, after we talked it over together,
it's our mutual decision.
We want you to approve of us.
Shiori.
Are you prepared to go through hell for Takahito?
Once you enter the Seko family,
no matter how wonderful a person you are,
you'll certainly attract envy from those around you.
On top of that,
you'll be attacked as a newcomer in the business world.
You'll always be alone, unable to confide in anyone.
Can you endure a situation like that?
- That's... - You won't survive.
It was the same for my wife.
I failed to notice how much she was suffering.
I never imagined she was struggling so much that her mind and body broke down.
Mother...
Shiori, let me give you some advice.
You'll be happier if you don't marry Takahito.
And Takahito won't have to worry unnecessarily either.
Could it be...
that from the very beginning, you were worried about that?
Do you think a parent would push his son toward something,
knowing it would make him unhappy?
Please leave. It's for your own good.
I don't mind.
Even if it means suffering,
I want to live my life with Takahito.
I feel the same way.
But...
I don't intend to put Shiori in a difficult position.
Are you once again telling me you'll surpass my expectations?
No.
To be honest,
I don't think I can overcome...
the same suffering you went through.
When the project hit a snag,
I came to realize...
how much you've devoted yourself to the company.
It hit me hard.
And even you,
failed to notice what was happening to Mother.
What are you trying to say?
On my own...
I might not be able to keep Shiori safe.
So,
please lend me your strength.
If you have any regrets about Mother,
please direct those feelings toward us.
I'm asking you too.
If the problems you mentioned ever arise,
I want us to face them as a family.
Together with Takahito,
with you, Father,
and with this child inside of me.
Please...
approve of our marriage.
Please.
Do you think your father will approve?
If he doesn't,
we'll just keep coming until he does.
More importantly...
I have to thank you again, Shiori.
Huh?
Because if we hadn't come here today,
I would never have known about my father...
or my mother.
Let's find happiness together.
Yeah.
Okada, please schedule the meeting with the designer.
Got it.
Oh, here's that list we talked about before.
Thank you.
I'll contact them next week.
Thanks.
Haruka, the planning meeting for men's wear is starting.
Got it.
Wow, you're really motivated.
Because we get to send our clothes out to the world.
Of course I'm excited.
- Right! - Yeah, that's true.
Let's do this!
Let's do it!
Excuse me!
Ms. Hanai, do you have a minute?
Yes?
I pulled an all-nighter to make this.
I was wondering if you'd let me back on the project team.
Thank you. I'll take a look.
How is it?
There are some interesting ideas.
But, the writing feels unnatural.
Did you make this with AI?
Huh?
Well, maybe a little?
Is that AI okay in terms of security?
Huh?
Putting internal company data into AI carries a risk of data leaks.
Really?
I don't mind you using AI.
But I need you to verify its security first.
I'm sorry.
Also, from now on, at the very least,
please review the content before bringing it to me.
Please try again.
Okay.
"Please try again."
Dammit!
Shiori, what do you think of this fabric for our next collection?
It's a fabric that blocks UV rays,
so I think it's good for appealing to customers in summer.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Thanks.
Talking about work even out here?
You two are such a boring couple.
It's fine. I enjoy talking about work with Takahito.
Me too. Talking with you always excites me.
Oh, just excited? That's all?
I bet you'd rather feel butterflies, wouldn't you?
What are you saying...
Wow, he is blushing.
Yuna, give him a break.
Sorry, sorry.
But you know, you guys had me worried there for a bit.
I'm glad you two look happy now.
Yeah.
We caused you a lot of worry, didn't we?
I'm glad I had you, Yuna.
Thank you so much.
Let me thank you too.
Hearing all that is making me blush.
[Six Months Later]
Aw, look at that smile.
So cute.
You're a smiley one, aren't you?
The night I got pregnant by the CEO...
Look at that smile.
Thank you.
Let's eat.
At first, I regretted that night.
But not anymore.
I think that night was fate.
A fate that led me to you.
You never know what life will bring.
But,
I already know what will happen to me from now on.
A new everyday life is about to begin for me.
Oh? What's wrong?
I have you, and I have this child.
From now on,
I want these miraculously happy days to be my daily life.
I'm sure we can do it, the three of us.
Shiori.
I'm glad I could be there for the birth.
Why?
Because it made me love you even more.
Oh, you giggled.
Sure did.
Oh, shoot. I forgot about the meeting!
- See you later. - Oh, okay.
Take care.
As I thought,
this new everyday life of mine is the ultimate happiness.