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Storyline

Yume (Asano) is a single mother raising a now teenage daughter, Haruka, by herself. She has trouble trusting men, as Haruka's real father Kunio left before Haruka was born, and her first marriage ended when her husband cheated on her. It is then though that she meets Kunio's younger brother, Mitsugu (played by Oda). He falls for her immediately, and sets out to win her heart despite her disbelief.

First Aired

1993-07-01
Last Aired

1993-09-16
Creator

Hisashi Nozawa
Genre

Drama
Seasons

1
Episodes

12
Status

Ended
Language

日本語
Network

Fuji TV

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Season 1

1. Episode 1

Shibaki returns to his hometown to work as a high school teacher, only to find that his niece Haruka i...More

Shibaki returns to his hometown to work as a high school teacher, only to find that his niece Haruka is his student. He visits her mother, Yume, and his long buried feelings of love for her reawaken.Less

60mins 1993-07-01

2. Episode 2

Shibaki confesses his love for Yume at school. Her ex-husband Shimpei hits Tsubaki, but then Yume's da...More

Shibaki confesses his love for Yume at school. Her ex-husband Shimpei hits Tsubaki, but then Yume's daughter Haruka and Shibaki's girlfriend Hatsune appear, baffled by what the fight is about.Less

60mins 1993-07-08

3. Episode 3

Shibaki tutors Haruka. Yume comes, and overhears him telling Haruka about his first love, Yume. He tak...More

Shibaki tutors Haruka. Yume comes, and overhears him telling Haruka about his first love, Yume. He takes them out to supper. Yume explains she fears love because of what she's been through.Less

60mins 1993-07-15

4. Episode 4

Shibaki takes over the announcements to speak out for true love. Meeting with the principal, Yume says...More

Shibaki takes over the announcements to speak out for true love. Meeting with the principal, Yume says Shibaki should marry Hatsune, but Shibaki yells how can she talk about love, while hiding from it herself.Less

60mins 1993-07-22

5. Episode 5

Yume is admitted to hospital to have a breast removed. Shimpei stays there all night. The next night S...More

Yume is admitted to hospital to have a breast removed. Shimpei stays there all night. The next night Shibaki comes, and swears her he will take care of her no matter what.Less

60mins 1993-07-29

6. Episode 6

Shibaki ends it with Hatsune. He convinces Haruka to let him marry Yume, who finally accepts Shibaki's...More

Shibaki ends it with Hatsune. He convinces Haruka to let him marry Yume, who finally accepts Shibaki's love. Haruka returns home to find a tape from her real father, Shibaki's older brother.Less

60mins 1993-08-05

7. Episode 7

Kunio meets his daughter Haruka for the first time. Her adoptive father Shimpei leaves, and Haruka yel...More

Kunio meets his daughter Haruka for the first time. Her adoptive father Shimpei leaves, and Haruka yells at Kunio for leaving. Shibaki worries that with his brother back, Yume's feelings will turn to him.Less

60mins 1993-08-12

8. Episode 8

Haruka heads out on a trip with her father. Shibaki invites Yume and Shimpei to a special class where ...More

Haruka heads out on a trip with her father. Shibaki invites Yume and Shimpei to a special class where he proposes to Yume in front of everyone. She says yes.Less

60mins 1993-08-19

9. Episode 9

Shibaki's ex-girlfriend Hatsune starts stalking him, while the father of Yume's child, Kunio, hatches ...More

Shibaki's ex-girlfriend Hatsune starts stalking him, while the father of Yume's child, Kunio, hatches his own plot to try to pry Yume away from his younger brother.Less

60mins 1993-08-26

10. Episode 10

Hatsune is pregnant with Shibaki's child. Shibaki asks her to get an abortion, but gets cold feet. Ami...More

Hatsune is pregnant with Shibaki's child. Shibaki asks her to get an abortion, but gets cold feet. Amiko finds out, and tells Shimpei who tells Yume. Yume confronts Shibaki at Hatsune's place.Less

60mins 1993-09-02

11. Episode 11

Yume and Mitsugu get word that Hatsune is dead. They go to the funeral. Mitsugu accepts the blame, but...More

Yume and Mitsugu get word that Hatsune is dead. They go to the funeral. Mitsugu accepts the blame, but then disappears. Yume sets out for his father's home trying to track down Mitsugu before he does something rash.Less