Ep. 49: Takeshi discovers Sana is his daughter before filming their drama together
Aired on March 14, 1997
Takeshi learns the truth that Sana is his biological daughter. Following this revelation, he departs from the hospital to proceed with filming their drama alongside her. The narrative concludes with Takeshi passing away due to a chronic illness. In his final moments, he is held in Sana's arms as he dies. This sequence marks the end of the story, focusing on the emotional resolution between father and daughter amidst the production of their shared project.
Episodes
- Ep. 45 · Takeshi's absence sparks rumors of dropping out as Sana searches for him on Valentine's Day
- Ep. 46 · Sana's Book Release Excludes Mami From Its Contents
- Ep. 47 · Sana's apartment is demolished, leaving the Kurata family homeless for a week
- Ep. 48 · Misako discovers a secret about Takeshi before he collapses during a drama shoot
- Ep. 49 · Takeshi discovers Sana is his daughter before filming their drama together
- Ep. 50 · Sana retreats to the mountains after Takeshi's death, but Akito persuades her to return home.
- Ep. 51 · Friends gather in masks to discuss Sana and Akito's relationship in a flashback episode
- Ep. 52 · Sana and Fuka bond over shared interests during their first day of middle school
- Ep. 53 · Fuka explains the slap and how Akito ruined her life plan by stealing her first kiss