Aired: 7/3/2013
Koharu is a single mother raising two children since her husband died in an accident. She tries to apply for public assistance at the welfare office.
Aired: 7/10/2013
A child custody officer suspects Koharu of abusing her children and advises her to place them in someone else's care. Koharu visits an old friend.
Aired: 7/17/2013
Koharu doesn't know how to react to Shiori's familial affection. Kentaro offers to take care of Nozomi and Riku while Koharu is at work.
Aired: 7/24/2013
The daycare teacher tells Koharu that Riku's quietness may be a developmental issue. Koharu takes her children to see the dogs at the park.
Aired: 7/31/2013
Koharu is diagnosed with a serious health condition and advised to carefully consider her treatment. Later, a surprise gift arrives at her apartment.
Aired: 8/7/2013
When Koharu pleads with Sachi to allow her and her children to move in, Shiori voices her approval. Koharu receives an unexpected item from Kentaro.
Aired: 8/14/2013
Koharu takes Nozomi and Riku to her late husband's hometown. The owner of a local souvenir shop gives her a letter written by Shin four years earlier.
Aired: 8/21/2013
Distraught by the revelation of Shiori's past actions, Koharu decides to leave the Uesugi household. Sachi is torn between her daughters.
Aired: 8/28/2013
While Koharu is in the hospital, Sachi spends some valuable time with her grandchildren. Later, Kentaro learns about Shiori's past with Shin.
Aired: 9/4/2013
Sachi goes in search of Shiori, who suddenly spots the man who pushed Shin onto the tracks. Nozomi visits the hospital where Koharu is being treated.
Aired: 9/11/2013
Sachi and the others can't help but worry as they wait to hear if Shiori's bone marrow is compatible. Yuki brings boxes of Shin's keepsakes.