Behind this Queen-like smile lies a hidden identity.
In reality, Kamon Hiro remorselessly hates people.
After 25 years she got reunited with the only love in her life, Himura Chouji.
However, the guy who'd dumped her was gay.
And on top of that he asked her to help him fool his mother who has only 6 months to live.
Thus she ended up acting out a perfect...wait, no, a fake couple with him.
But this lie has reached its limit, too
Seems Hiro finally made an important decision.
About your mother...
- She isn't sick. - Huh?
The cancer was a lie.
Would you please just come out already?
It's your mother.
I'll let her in, okay?
No, no. I...I really can't. I'm not prepared.
Besides, if I come out, our fake marriage will be revealed, too.
That's why you should.
Huh? What do you mean?
Because I love you, being with you hurts.
I'm already tired of pretending to be a couple.
Don't you think it's about time to release me?
If you're my best friend...
I got it. I'll do as you say,
Good evening.
This is the first time you called me over. So I came flying.
But not by plane, by bullet train...
Sorry for making you come all the way.
So what's this important talk about?
It's about...
You better hear it from Chouji directly.
Although I figured out the main point...
What do you mean?
You called me over because tomorrow is my birthday.
Another one born on a troublesome day...
Don't worry, I'll pretend that I don't know anything.
"Surprise"...you've prepared something like this for me with Chouji, right?
Yes... Well...
It's a completely different kind of surprise though.
Good evening.
Chouji, how's work? Are you busy?
- Listen, Mother... - Yes?
I have something to tell you.
- Don't say anything. - Huh? Why?
Let me keep looking forward to it until tomorrow, right Hiro-san?
Wait, I think there's a little misunderstanding.
Is there?
Then what do you want to tell me, Chouji?
Yeah, well...
Before than, how's your health?
Didn't you say a miracle might occur and you could get cured?
Is it true?
Yes.
You see...
But if I'm not careful, there might be a relapse. Right, Hiro-san?
Eh, no...well yes...
Goddamn! I forgot to tell you, you're already busted!
Mother, about this...
Wait, Hiro. Let it be, for now...
I understand.
What's with you two? Acting like it's so important.
What do you want to say?
Listen, Mother...
Please just listen, don't be shocked.
Yes.
In fact...
I...
In fact, I am...
Ga...
Sorry, wait a moment.
It's work. Sorry Mother, can I take this?
Yes, sure. I need the toilet...
Ga...ga...gawd I'm at my limit.
Hello? What's wrong, Hara-sansei?
We've got a huge problem, Vice Principal.
There's a weird post on our homepage.
"...Himura-sensei is actually gay!?"
"Can we leave our precious children in the care of somebody like him?"
Hara-sensei, I'll call you back later.
Sorry for the wait.
Wait, you two, did anything happen?
Ah...no...
I'm sorry, Mother,
I suddenly have to go out.
Can we continue our talk when I'm back?
Yes, sure. Did anything happen?
No, well...
Ah, right! Hiro, Hiro...
Please take care of Mother.
You forgot your phone and wallet.
Thank you.
And it's cold, so you better take your coat.
Thank you.
Right, Hiro...
Please keep the post secret from "Mami".
Why English?
I thought maybe the situation doesn't feel as dark in English.
But you better not leave in your slippers.
What?
Oh Jesus!
Thank you!
All the best!
That you deeply care for the kindergarten and the children
is the unshakable truth.
- Click. - What do you mean?
Well, somehow...
You spoke like a perfectly dedicated wife.
Made me push my heart's shutter button...
Stop joking around. You need to hurry.
Yes, yes, sorry, sorry!
Then... See ya, Honey!
Oh stop it!
Making me feels like we're a real couple...
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Gisou no Fuufu/ Fake Couple Episode 6
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Good morning, Hiro-san.
Happy Birthday!
Sorry, please don't say that yet.
Because I was born at 7 pm.
Excuse me.
Hey, where is Chouji?
He had a lot on his hands so he stayed over at the kindergarten.
He called in the middle of the night.
I see.
In fact he didn't though...
Excuse me, Mother,
Usually Chouji prepares the food.
This is all I can make.
It's fine. I always eat like this when my shop is busy, too.
But about Chouji, did anything happen at the kindergarten?
Right, let's just check the homepage.
But he said it's nothing serious.
But it bothers me...
Oh my!
Is anything written there?
The characters are so small, I can't read a thing.
Where did I put my glasses?
Well, let's s...
- Let's search... - Yeah.
Where could they be? Where could they be hiding?
You read a newspaper... Aren't they probably in your room?
- Oh, right!\- Yes.
- Hello? - Oh, Hiro.
I'm sorry I didn't contact you.
For now I managed to take the post down.
I see.
The director wrote an email to the parents that it was just an unfounded rumour.
I managed to set the homepage to read only so for now it should be okay.
That's good to hear.
How about at your end? What's Mother doing?
She's caught on that something has happened but she hasn't found out yet.
- Hey, Hiro... -Yes?
As you suggested, I will come out in front of her when I'm back.
Better she hears it from me than from some weirdo around me.
I think so, too.
Then please take care of her until then.
Yes. I will.
Hiro-san, my glasses aren't in the other room either.
Look, Mother, they were here.
Oh my, thank you.
I'm glad.
Good morning.
Good morning, Yuu-chan.
Good morning.
-Good morning. - Good morning.
Yuu, go on in.
Vice-Principal. I'm so sorry!
Huh, why are you apologizing, Mizumori-san?
That post was probably my ex-husband.
Then it can't be helped.
Since I exposed my true nature myself.
It will be a problem if he does it again,
I'll tell him to stop.
No, it's fine. He's got no proof.
Besides I don't want you to get dragged into something bothersome again.
- No, but... - Chouji-sensei.
- Good morning. - Good morning.
Today I want to do rope-jumping and...
"Mom, humans aren't scary at all."
"Why?"
"I made a mistake and stuck out my real hand"
"But the hat maker didn't want to catch me."
The mother fox said: " Maybe humans are actually good."
"Maybe humans are actually good."
she muttered.
What? Are you telling me not to come to the library again?
No, I'm only saying you're disturbing the librarians' work.
"Buying Mittens" by Niimi Nankichi
That's because you're not working properly,
you tax parasites!
No, little foxy, humans aren't actually good.
Excuse me, are you alright?
I'm not cut out for this job after all.
The other day I couldn't protect you from that stalker.
Today I totally failed at complaint management.
It's better not to think that way.
After my wife passed away and I got transferred from Tokyo to here,
my life is over.
Don't complain that you're tired of this.
When there's a man who has to be afraid of losing his job.
- Return please. - Yes.
Did anything happen to Chouji-san?
What?
He just told me that we better not meet for the time being.
Seems they found out at the kindergarten...
- That he's gay. - What?
Is he okay? If there's anything I can do for him...
It's better if you don't do anything.
But who did such a mean thing?
The other day he said,
he really enjoys being with the children, because there are always so many unexpected surprises.
Because he can't have children himself,
he wants to make the kindergarten a place like home where the children laugh happily.
And yet...
You two talked a lot, right?
You really don't mind?
That me and him go for drinks and such.
If you don't like it, I'll stop.
It's totally fine.
- Then, please take care of them, Hara-sensei. - Yes.
Let's say goodbye to Himura-sensei.
- Goodbye, goodbye. - Goodbye
Goodbye.
What? Hiro!
What happened?
Oh, did you maybe come because you were worried about me?
No, I wanted to make sure you remember.
- What? - Mother said it's her birthday today.
Oh no! I forgot! Thank you Hiro.
Then why don't the three of us go out and eat something nice tonight?
I'll make a reservation. Could you bring her there?
Understood.
Hiro-san, which is better?
They both look great, Mother.
Then should I wear this?
I get so nervous when I imagine having dinner in Ginza.
We should leave soon, we only have about an hour.
Oh, I'm sorry. I'll wear this then.
Hello.
I'm sorry Hiro, I can't have dinner with you tonight.
Did anything happen?
Seems a picture was sent to all the parents.
Email: "The gay vice principal is dating this man."
A picture of me and Tamotsu-kun.
The parents' association is coming now.
I have to explain myself to them.
I'm sorry but could you apologize to Mother from me?
- You're good with words. -I'll manage here somehow.
Will you be alright?
Don't worry, no problem. We are the world.
I don't really get it but good luck!
- Hello. - Welcome.
Mother, you want to shop at a place like this?
Yes, but not for me, for you.
What?
Because you're always wearing the same clothes.
Put your bag down here.
I don't have any interest in fashion.
Don't say that. Why don't you just try them on?
I haven't even entered a changing room since I graduated university.
What? No way!?
I always buy more or less the same so I don't need to try anything on.
Even more reason to try on this and that now.
A famous cameraman said on TV:
People who always wear the same
are seen as having a boring every day life.
How about this? It'll suit you.
Oh, wonderful.
This one doesn't suit you.
Very good.
I don't know what to say. When it's your birthday today.
Don't act like we're strangers.
- Here. - Yes, thank you.
Hey, can't you give me a little discount?
I'm very sorry. Our store...
We're shopping now. Are you okay?
But it's my birthday today.
My congratulations.
So give me a little discount, okay?
- I am truly sorry... - Can't you give me a little discount?
"No problem" (Jenglish)
Did anything happen?
Ah, no.
Where should we go next?
Why did we come here?
I haven't met your aunt since the wedding.
I must greet her.
And please keep it a secret that it's my birthday today.
I understand.
What are you two doing here?
Well, how should I put it...
- Good evening. - Good evening.
We came here because the other day you said that mother is lonely, but...
But somehow my feet won't take me any further...
Did you have a fight with your mother?
Nothing big on my side but my brother is as good as disinherited.
It's just the same for you.
Then how about we go in together?
Today is my birthday so we can say we'll have a party.
And your mother will forgive you.
Hey, and in the end you told them yourself.
- Party, party... - Oh...everything looks delicious.
Is there anything I can help you with?
No, we're okay. You're the star tonight, so please have a seat.
Hey you guys come and help out a bit.
I asked this from the other two also, auntie...
Mother still doesn't know that Chouji-san is gay,
so please be like this about it.
I don't mind either way.
Mom, Hiro-chan, we're ready.
Hurry up!
Please.
Congratulations.
How old did you turn today?
- 13. - Huh?
I decided to reset my age when I turned 60.
Oh, that's great!
Why don't you do that too, Mom?
Right, Onii-chan?
This is from me and Chouji-san.
What could this be?
Looks warm.
Wasn't this expensive?
Looking at it I'd say 30.000 Yen?
There's no need to name the price.
That's right. It's about the feelings, isn't it?
I'm happy, Hiro-san. I'll wear and treasure it.
I'm sorry, we didn't prepare anything.
Right. You two...
- How about you sing Happy Birthday for her? - No, you can't.
- Then I'll show some spoon bending magic. -Let's stop that, too.
Then how about I dance the tango?
I don't think that's necessary.
By the way, you're healthy as always. As if your illness was a lie...
Well...Lately...
my health has been very good...
they even told me I might get cured.
- R..right, Hiro-san? - Y...yeah.
Really? That's great.
Thank you. Is your husband doing well?
That Toudai graduate with the 20,000,000 yen annual income?
About that...
Well seems like they got divorced.
After he told her he wants to quit his job and go into farming.
Oh my. Poor thing.
I'm over him already.
I never liked him much from the start.
Is this something you should be saying in front of the kids?
I want to try and become a famous blogger now.
I want to show the struggles of a mother who finds an ordinary happiness in her ordinary daily life.
And while you're doing this you're only looking for a new husband, aren't you?
Why do you always have to be like this?
I only want to become happy.
It's a given that there's hardships in life.
When will you grow up and stop babbling about finding happiness?
Whatever I do it'll always rub you the wrong way, right?
Tenjin-san, don't you have any plans to get married yet, like Chouji did?
Well at the moment I'm kinda busy...
searching for the kind of magic that only I can do.
Just when will you be able to do anything like that?
I won't quit magic, no matter what!
Don't just start shouting out of the blue! It gave me a shock!
Sorry! Ah....but...ah...
Listen Hiro-san. Chouji is also like this.
Since we usually don't know what our boys are thinking,
we parents end up nagging a lot.
And then there'll be sudden outbursts like Tenjin-san just now.
Because we're not good at showing our love.
That's what it is?
And between a mother and daughter,
even if they fight like your aunt and Yae-chan,
they're able to reconcile right away.
That's because their bond is strong.
I see.
Let's follow their example,
and let's work on developing a real parent-child relationship.
Yes.
I'm back.
Welcome back. You're late.
Huh? Where's Mother?
She was up until recently but then she said she was tired.
I see.
It was her birthday today. I'm to blame...
It's not your fault.
Oh my...
- Here. - Thank you.
And, how did it go?
I'll have to explain myself at a special meeting with the parents' association.
Some of the parents are demanding my resignation.
The owner decided we have to do it in order to settle this issue.
What do you plan to tell them?
What's so funny?
No, sorry. Sorry.
Lately we're having conversations like a real couple.
- Stop joking around. - Sorry, sorry. But well...
As things turned out, I can only tell them the truth.
But you see, nowadays being gay isn't a big deal anymore.
Besides, even if it's weird to say this myself,
but there are parents who have faith in me, too.
"Maybe humans are actually good."
Huh?
In the picture book I was reading to the children today.
at the end, the mother fox mutters:
"Maybe humans are actually good."
I want to believe that's the case.
That I only want the children to grow up in happiness,
just like the guardians themselves,
I'm sure they'll understand if I show them my honest feelings.
I'm so nervous.
Alright...let's go.
What's wrong, Hara-sensei?
I'm sorry. It was me.
What?
I did the post.
And I sent those pictures.
Why did you do that?
When I learned that the man I love...
loves men.
And like an idiot, I always had those one-sided feelings,
while you were enjoying yourself, I got so furious...
but I didn't think it would cause such an uproar.
What are you saying?
Do you understand what you did?
Please stop, Midori-sensei.
What's more important,
in the worst case, if I'm made to quit,
take care of the children for me please.
Excuse me for calling you here today even though you're all busy.
I am not going to make any excuses,
but only tell you the truth now.
That I am gay is...
the undeniable truth.
- What?! - He's admitting it?!
But I am not going to quit this job just because I am gay.
From now on too, I want to teach the children
the importance of understanding and getting along with those around them without discrimination.
I'm hoping for your understanding. Please look after me favorably.
Why did you hide the fact that you're gay until now?
I think that's because I was too fainthearted.
I was afraid of what would happen if you wouldn't understand me.
My child says you hug them every day.
Do you do that because you're gay?
That's a misunderstanding.
I believe that we are able to build a relationship of mutual trust and understanding through physical contact.
But what if my son gets influenced and turns out like you?
Don't worry about that.
Being gay isn't a disease that you can catch.
I thought so before but you're all slick.
Always laughing foolishly.
That's because I want to always face everybody with a smile.
So how are we supposed to know you're not hiding anything else from us?
You're wearing a ring but your marriage is a lie, right?
Ah, well... this...
As a parent I'm too anxious to leave my child in your care.
That's right.
After all, there's no other way than to have him resign, right?
I think so too. Please resign. I'm absolutely against you.
Excuse me.
I think Himura-san is a good and trustworthy teacher.
Besides I think it is strange to demand for him to resign just because he's gay.
Being gay is not the problem here.
The problem is that he kept it secret.
I apologize for that. And
I will work hard for the sake of your children from now on too.
If you don't quit, I'll take my child out.
It's a parent's wish to have their child study in a good environment.
Let's go everyone.
- Excuse me... - Let's go. Let's go.
Excuse me, please wait a moment.
- Hiro?! - What do you want now?
Humans aren't good after all.
Each and every one of you's only spouting
selfish words.
Hey, when was I only spouting selfish words?
What?
What do you want, baldie?
Bastard, can you hear my inner voice?
Baldie? Who are you calling bald?
Huh?
No... well...
Hiro.
Seems your inner voice is getting out loud.
If it came to this...
If it's come to this already, let me say it frankly...
Has the fact that he's gay
somehow inconvenienced your children?
Did he give them bad memories? Did he hurt them?
On the contrary, right?
Haven't their smiles multiplied since they started going to this kindergarten?
Aren't they more lively?
But even so? Just what's you guys' problem?
Measuring all human interests, and joys, and sorrows
with your one poor little inch-rule now...
This was a line from Dickens' "David Copperfield".
- What the heck is that person saying? - I don't understand her. Let's go home.
Wait.
- Out of the way. - Wait a moment!
This man believed in your good nature.
Because we're all the same human beings.
You'd certainly understand his feelings...
Hiro, it's enough.
You know, from the bottom of his heart, he wishes for your children's happiness
He prays for them to become adults who'll make this world a little better.
In order to let the children soar high when they start flapping their wings in the future,
- he becomes the wind for them. - It's enough, Hiro.
You know, he said, no matter what, he'll keep on loving all people in this world.
He said, "We've got much more in common than we got differences"
He said "We all feel the same pain in our hearts".
Don't close your hearts like I did until now.
Why won't you believe in his overflowing love?
Thank you, Hiro. Thank you. It is really enough now.
Mizumori-san, thank you very much, too.
What do you plan on doing now?
I'll report to the owner what happened today.
And I'll probably have to hand in my resignation.
Welcome back. Both of you are late today.
Yeah. What are you doing, Mother?
Since you're having a hard time at work,
I thought I should at least cook once in a while.
Oh, it's my favourite Nikujaga!
It's ready soon. Go wash your hands.
Yes.
Hey, Hiro. Hiro.
Do you have a moment?
I'm coming out in front of Mother now.
Are you sure? Even without that you had a lot of troubles today.
Then I better let it be after all? Seems she'll go back to Toyama tomorrow.
I wonder about that.
Right.
Ah, just thinking about it, my heart's about to explode.
I prepared for a day like this to happen one day...
but now, at 45...
It'll be fine.
I'm sure Mother will understand.
You think?
She won't get such a shock that she'll stay in bed again, right?
Hey Hiro, what do you think she'll say when she learns I'm gay?
If we did a ranking. In the best case...
I already knew that, Chouji.
Thank you for telling me the truth.
Then, second best?
That's totally fine!
I already thought this might be the case.
Yeah...So, what's the worst?
My way of raising you was...
all wrong....
As I thought, it's better not to deliberately say things that make your parents sad.
I don't want to add to her anxieties now that she's growing old.
Besides, you know...
You often hear about people whose relationship with their parents was broken after they came out.
Oh come on, way to give up now!
You've come this far, now gather up your courage, you wishy-washy guy!
Your inner voice is coming out a lot lately, isn't it?
A...anyway...
No matter what your mother will say, I'm supporting you.
Really?
I trust in you, Hiro.
We're best friends, right?
Alright, then let's play "Catch me when I fall"
- What? - "Catch me when I fall"
You don't remember? We used to do it a lot in the past.
When you close your eyes and let yourself fall and be caught by the other?
I remember but do we have to do this now and here?
I want to get rid of my nervousness.
Or what?
Are you saying you can't listen to the request of your best friend
who's facing a turning point in his life?
I understand.
Here you go.
No, no. Not like this.
The other way round. What are you doing?
I'll catch you when you fall.
Wait, what do you mean?
No, you see...
I trust you, but
but I still don't know whether you really trust me.
Of course I do...
Then just do it. Come on.
I understand. Please catch me right.
Don't worry. I will. Come on now.
This guy is unbelievable.
Yes, and your inner voice came out again.
- I'm doing it now. - Yeah, come at me.
Then...
I'll go out first.
Okay.
- Let me help you. - Thank you.
You know, I...
don't lose to Chouji only when it comes to Nikujaga.
I see.
Mother, I am sorry.
About what?
I talked to Chouji-san.
About that you don't really have cancer.
What?
I felt like I couldn't deceive him anymore.
Did he get angry?
That's why he pretended he was busy at work. He was avoiding me?!
No, he really has a lot of troubles at work.
So, won't you apologize to him now?
About your lie.
It will be fine.
He completely understands your feelings.
I understand. I'll do as you said.
Thank you.
But I'm still totally nervous.
Superstition: writing the kanji for "person" and then swallowing it helps with stage fright.
Mother, please stay healthy, okay?
Oh no.
Don't say something that sounds like a farewell.
I'm sorry.
Oh, it's been a while since I had your food, Mother.
Right? Yeah.
Then let's eat.
Thank you for the food.
Please go easy on me if it doesn't taste good.
Listen, dear mother...
TN: Suddenly addressing her very formally.
What?
I have something important to tell you.
What could it be?
Well, you see...
I'm sorry that I wasn't a filial son until now.
And also yesterday, even though it was your birthday,
that I couldn't do anything for you...
It's fine. I got this from Hiro-san.
It's totally warm and feels nice.
Thank you.
Well, from now on I intend to be a filial son, well.
I wish for your health in the future...
Oh, whatever! What's with your way of speaking? It gives me the creeps.
What do you mean the creeps? When I'm trying to have a serious talk.
Then hurry up and just say what you have to say.
I can't tell you after you said that.
What are you doing?
My tension was all gone, I thought I'd bring it back up.
Listen, Chouji...
I also have something to tell you.
Huh? What is it?
Well, Chouji, you see...
I gave birth to you 45 years ago.
And a lot happened in these years, but
now that you're married to Hiro-san like this,
I'm sure your father up in heaven is happy, too.
How are you?
What?
What's with you? Huh?
Oh... I can't.
I can't find the right words now. I'll send you a mail later.
That way I'll manage to get it across properly.
Damn, mother like son... so annoying.
What?
Wouldn't you feel better if you stopped playing games and just spit out what's on your hearts already?
Hiro-san?
- W..what's with you? - Well, you see...
It seems lately her inner voice gets out uncontrolled.
No... ahem... I...
Since I got involved in your issues with each other I just wanted to give my two cents.
Actually...
From my point of view, you're both so spoiled.
Me, I wish I could worry over my family.
And lie, and fight...
I wanted to think like a coward and assume I can't do anything.
And feel the pain of having words that I can't bring myself to say...
And I wanted to experience the bitterness of
trying to please one's parents but failing still.
But I...
Then, let's do it like this,
I'll do it, too.
How about the three of us all say the secret we've been hiding?
If possible, let's start with you, Mother.
What? Why do I have to be first?
Because Chouji-san and I
both know about it already.
That's true.
Chouji...
I am sorry I lied about having cancer.
Ever since you were young,
I knew you were carrying a painful secret with you.
I was worried that you might actually be gay.
So if I said I was ill,
I thought you would come out with it.
But I ended up troubling Hiro-san, too and
I shouldn't have lied to you from the start.
I am really sorry.
No, it's fine.
I really understand your worries and besides...
I really am gay.
What?
Huh? Oh sorry, it kinda just slipped out now.
I like men.
When I came to like Hiro 25 years ago I thought wow,
I can actually love women, but then I couldn't after all...
I didn't want to hurt you so I couldn't tell you.
I'm sorry.
And...
I can't give you the grandchild you've always been waiting for.
I'm sorry.
But...
That's still strange...
What?
Then why did you get married?
Didn't you do it because you l...loved Hiro-san?
It's because I irresponsibly begged her like crazy.
I thought that before you die,
I should give you peace by showing you that I'm married.
Hiro is my best friend, so...
But...
You even handed in your marriage registration, right?
Yeah.
And you were alright with this, Hiro-san?!
Very well then...
Can I tell you my secret now?
What do you mean, very well?
I...
I can't be your best friend anymore.
What? What are you saying?
Because...
I love you.
What?
I fell in love with you.
Head over heels, body and soul.
And I want to be loved by you in return,
With body and soul, too.
But that's impossible, right?
Therefore...
I can't be with you any longer.
Divorce papers
I am sorry.
What's wrong, Hiro-chan?
Don't cry.
Next Episode:
A fake is a fake.
I want real love.
I accepted it because it was you.
The fake wedding...
Can I hug you? Though I'm already hugging you.
Thank you, Chouji.