Ep. 24: Kotoko’s Pregnancy Journey and the Birth of Baby Kotomi

Kotoko discovers Chris is three months pregnant and hides her own worsening health from Irie, who is focused on his thesis. Despite refusing early maternity leave, she collapses on subway steps due to overexertion and is hospitalized. One month later, she insists Irie attend pregnancy classes with Kin and Chris, where she goes into labor. While Irie is forced to operate on Matsumoto, who is coughing up blood, Kotoko gives birth to a daughter named Kotomi. Four years later, Kotoko and Kotomi are depicted as rivals for Irie's affection, highlighting the complex family dynamics that have developed since the birth.

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