Episode 4

## The Gift

**The Gift** (おくりもの, *Okurimono*?) is the fourth episode of the *My Happy Marriage* anime series.

## Synopsis

Wanting to thank Kiyoka, Miyo consults with Yurie and decides to gift him a handmade braided cord. Kiyoka hands Miyo, who wants to go shopping, an amulet and sends her off. However, while waiting for Yurie in the city, Miyo runs into Kaya and Kouji.

Around that time, Kiyoka, who is informed of Miyo's background by an informant, visits the Saimori family and makes a proposition to Shinichi and Kanoko, but the two show no signs of remorse...

## Summary

Miyo dreams of Sumi Usuba asking Shinichi Saimori not to abandon Miyo. Shinichi refuses, resulting in Sumi apologizing to Miyo and telling her things will be different for her in the future. Miyo awakens from the dream, visits Yurie, and tells her she wants to get something for Kiyoka Kudou. Yurie offers to help Miyo find a gift. She suggests Miyo make or get Kiyoka a gift he can use daily. Yurie hands her a handicraft guide. Miyo loves the braided cords in the book. She decides she wants to make Kiyoka one. Miyo asks him if she can leave the house for an errand and promises Yurie will tag along. Although he says she can wait another day for him to go, Kiyoka accepts but asks her not to follow any strangers. Kiyoka hands Miyo an amulet and tells her to keep it with her.

Kazushi Tatsuishi messes with his younger brother Kouji Tatsuishi.

Miyo and Yurie visit a shop to pick up a braid that’ll suit Kiyoka. Once Miyo finds the perfect color, they leave the shop. However, Yurie forgot to shop for salt, so she asks Miyo to stay put until she returns. Suddenly Miyo notices Kaya and Kouji in the distance.

Meanwhile, Kiyoka visits the Saimoris at their home and tells him he wants to make his engagement with Miyo official. He intends to establish a relationship between their families and tells Shinichi he knows of the things he did to Miyo.

At the same time, Kaya criticizes Miyo and believes Kiyoka abandoned her because she’s still wearing the same ragged kimono. Kiyoka tells Shinichi that he has no issue in providing him with Miyo’s dowry. However, he must apologize to her face-to-face. Otherwise, Kiyoka promises to cut ties with him.

Suddenly, Yurie returns, and Kaya introduces herself to her. Yurie says Miyo isn’t her colleague as she’ll soon be addressed as Lady Miyo after marrying Kiyoka. Surprised, Kaya says she had heard a rumor that Miyo was going to be abandoned and assumed it was true. Yurie and Miyo return home, and Miyo tells her to rest for a while. Miyo heads to her room and hates herself. Kaya and Kouji return to the Saimori household and spot Kiyoka leaving it. Kiyoka returns and notices something’s off about Miyo.

Later, Yurie tells Kiyoka that Miyo looked terrified and drained when she interacted with Kaya today. Yurie apologizes for leaving her alone. Kiyoka tells Miyo that she can open up to him whenever she feels like it. He returns to his quarters, pondering what else he can do to give Miyo confidence. Yurie suggests showing Miyo love by cherishing her in a meaningful way.

Miyo finishes Kiyoka’s gift but questions how to give it to him. Yurie tells Miyo she has a visitor, and it’s Hana. Hana tells Miyo that she’s married now and had her first child. Hana says she’s always wanted Miyo to have a happy ending and asks her if she’s happy now. Miyo says she doesn’t know how she could be happy with no Gift. She doesn’t feel worthy to become Kiyoka’s wife. Hana reveals Kiyoka sent her a letter which led her to come here to see Miyo. After seeing the letter, Miyo questions if Kiyoka knows everything about her now. Miyo promises Hana she’ll find her courage.

She runs to Kiyotaka and reveals everything to him about her not having Spirit-Sight to her growing up as a servant for her family. Miyo thanks Kiyoka for everything he’s done for her and presents him with the braid she made for him. Kiyotaka tells Miyo that he plans to make their engagement official and wants her to be with him forever. He asks Miyo to help him put on the braid and promises to cherish this gift.

Miyo thanks Hana for stopping by and assisting her before she departs. Miyo thanks Kiyoka for everything as we see the familiars floating above them. Minoru Tatsuishi sits in his office, furious that Miyo is doing well with Kiyoka. He ponders how to prevent Miyo from falling out of his family’s possession.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Sumi Saimori (dream)
* Miyo Saimori
* Yurie
* Kouji Tatsuishi
* Kazushi Tatsuishi
* Kaya Saimori
* Kiyoka Kudou
* Kanoko Saimori
* Shinichi Saimori
* Hana
* Yoshito Godou
* Minoru Tatsuishi