Ep. 23: Kotoko confirms pregnancy while navigating jealousy and family reactions

Kotoko’s three-month pregnancy is confirmed, prompting a celebration where Irie expresses his happiness despite her insecurities. Kotoko’s friends sow doubt, leading her to spy on Irie’s interactions with a young nurse and patient Yuuko Matsumoto. Her jealousy intensifies when she sees him using affectionate terms, but Sudo-senpai interrupts the tension. Meanwhile, Kin’s mother visits to propose a marriage between Kin and Chris in England, which Kin refuses. At the hospital, Yuuko’s refusal to rest leads to a physical altercation with Sudo. Back home, Oba-san confronts Irie with photos of his conversations with other nurses. Kotoko reassures him, but their moment is interrupted when she realizes the baby is moving, shifting the focus to their growing family.
Episodes
- Ep. 19 · Irie confronts his jealousy and proposes to Chris while resolving conflicts with Kotoko.
- Ep. 20 · Kotoko recites the pledge while Moto disguises as a nurse and later meets a familiar celebrity.
- Ep. 21 · Yuuki reconnects with hospitalized friend Non, who has changed due to loneliness.
- Ep. 22 · Kotoko's Birthday Celebration and Irie's Shocking Question
- Ep. 23 · Kotoko confirms pregnancy while navigating jealousy and family reactions
- Ep. 24 · Kotoko’s Pregnancy Journey and the Birth of Baby Kotomi
- Ep. 25 · The family visits Naoki's grandparents, where past tensions and present spirits converge for Kotoko and Kotomi.