Ep. 5: Daikichi Discusses Rin's Surname Choice With Masako and Rin
Aired on August 5, 2011
Daikichi meets with Masako, who reveals she relinquished custody of Rin because her career as a manga artist was too demanding. Masako proposes that Rin adopt Daikichi's family name to prevent bullying from her schoolmates. Daikichi then presents this suggestion to Rin. She firmly states her desire to retain her current surname. Daikichi respects her decision and agrees to let her keep her name. This interaction resolves the discussion regarding Rin's identity and family connections without forcing a change against her wishes.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Daikichi Takes In Rin After Grandfather's Funeral and Relatives Reject Her
- Ep. 2 · Daikichi struggles with work-life balance while hiding Rin's existence from colleagues.
- Ep. 3 · Daikichi visits his parents' home while investigating clues about Rin's mother.
- Ep. 4 · Daikichi finds Souichi's will and contacts Masako after enrolling Rin in school
- Ep. 5 · Daikichi Discusses Rin's Surname Choice With Masako and Rin
- Ep. 6 · Daikichi and Rin plant a loquat tree for Rin's school entrance, then find a matching olive tree for him.
- Ep. 7 · Haruko Maeda and Reina arrive at Daikichi's home after fleeing her husband's family troubles.
- Ep. 8 · Daikichi and Rin visit Souichi's grave and his former home on a summer day.
- Ep. 9 · Daikichi considers insurance as a typhoon approaches while Kouki stays for dinner