Akai Ito Episode 10 Review (updated)

This week's episode is generally boring. Not much excitment till the last few minutes of the show when Nishino's mum finally appeared and saw Mei in person. Whoa!

A note from me (23 Feb)

I have completed the detailed summary as below and removed the condensed summary posted on Sunday. I cannot believe next week is last episode. Somehow, I feel like I havent had enough of Nishino. He doesnt seem to appear much comparing to Mei and Mia. Maybe it's just me... greedy guts.. haaa.

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Akai Ito Episode 10 Summary


Sitting down with her stepparents, Mei's father revealed the agreement he had with his wife prior Mei's adoption - which was to ensure raising Mei to adulthood, and treating her no differently from their own daughter Haruna. "Yet no matter how hard I tried, I just couldnt do it. Hence the divorce isnt your mum nor Mei's fault. I'm sorry mei, especially when its your birthday..." Mei shook her head as she listened to her dad.

In the hospital, Nishino worriedly sat by a sleeping Mami while the doctor asked the shrine guy what is Mami's relationship with Nishino. The shrine guy revealed they are childhood friends and Mami's dad is also a drug junkie, and Nishino had saved her when she was being beaten by her dad. Understanding the situation, the doctor approached Nishino saying that it would be good to have a consultation session with Mami since the cause of her self muitilation (sucide) is unknown.

In school, Mei confided in Mia about Sara's sms wishing her happy birthday and wanting to have a chat. "I have returned a few sms but there was no reply." Mei said. "I see....since there is an sms, perhaps there is some sort of change? Could Sara have regained back her memories? At least she rem Mei's birthday right?" Mia deduced.

After Mami has awaken, she was in consultation session with the doctor accompanied by Nishino. When asked how is she feeling currently, Mami replied she felt nothing in particular except that she is here as Nishino asked her to come. "What do you think is the meaning of being here?" The doctor gently asked. "To guard that I do not slit my wrist again" Mami replied. (Note: "mihateru" or original form "miharu" has a few meaning such as "stand watch" but i choose to use "guard" as the closest in context here).

The doctor seemed amused by her choice of word "guard". He went on to add that self physical abuse is not a good thing, going on to query why did she slit her wrist. Not looking at anyone, Mami paused and replied she didnt know. Nishino while silent shows an inkling that he knew the cause.

After the session, both of them went to the aquarium. While Mami was all upbeat and happy, Nishino looked contrastingly opposite, lost in his own thoughts. She turned around and saw Nishino expression and asked him what was wrong. Jolt back to reality, Nishino smiled and said nothing. Self-deceiving cow seemed happy with that answer and asked to continue her stupid aquarium excursion (Aw man! She is sooo desperate !!!)

On the other hand, Yui met up with Mei and Mia and offered to treat them at their usual cafe. Mei jumped straight to the topic and asked Yui what is the matter. As Yui paused, Mia cheekily asked her to spit it out quick. To Mei's & Mia utter shock, Yuio revealed "I think I am pregnant... I AM pregnant! I went to the hospital yesterday. I am 4 months along." Mia expressed shock that Yui let it dragged for so long! "I thought it was only "maybe". Well I was hoping it was all a mistake. I was afriad to go to the hospital. I couldnt muster my courage." Yui confessed miserably.

"I understand how you feel. Hve you told Natsu?" Mei asked with concern. "We agreed to meet this sat, but i did not tell him I had gone to the hospital." Yui said. "You HAVE to tell him!" Mia said. "Dont make it sound so simple!!! If I were to mention it, the relationship will definitely change! I may be dumped!" Yui said with much confused exasperation. "Now is not the time to say such things! You are already 4 months along! You have to consider about your body!" Mei said. "What's there to consider? I will probably abort it." Yui said as she sounded like she was convincing herself. "Dont say it with such certainty! if it's me, I would keep the child." Mia jumped in. "Give birth to it?! How is that possible?!!! Iam only 16yrs old!!! I would not suddenly be mature just because I have a baby!!" Yui expressed her horror when Mei and Mia was stunned into silence.

As Mia and Mei walked home by themselves, they both expressed their concerns about Yui to each other. Mei shared that she simply didnt know what to say and wondered if Yui would be able to talk to Natsu about it. Just then, they were interrupted by Miyabi calling out to them. Miyabi was commenting that both of them had gone on to high school, and when asked what she was doing now, Miyabi was interrupted by the guys punching their victim (drug peddler who lost the drugs). She tried to intervene for the guy but was grabbed by her hair and shoved to the ground, being told "Do u know what happens when the "thing" is lost?" Before the dude left, he warned his victim he will be dead meat the next time his drugs lot lost. As Miyabi took leave, both the girls look at her with concern.

Meanwhile, Nishino was sharing with teh doctor that mami seemed to have adapted to her new life at the shrine. While the doctor shared that she only comes here because of Nishino, he quickly added that it was Nishino's mum that he wanted to talk about. the doctor queried if Nishino was still unable to bring his mum to the hospital. "Yes. After that day, mum didnt leave home one step. She probably feels too ashamed to see sensei, hence didnt have courage to come."Nishino replied. "Your mum's feeling of guilt has probably multiplied after lying to you. Her unease will only result in more negative thoughts. There are cases where patients have lost their lives in similar cases. Nishino kun, you have to watch over your mum, and care for her" The doctor solemnly shared. Nishino looked concerned and replied he will.

At the night club, the drug guy was chiding the young dude that he wasnt running a charity (over the drugs) and he was pinning his hopes on the young chap since he look promising. Hence the drug guy told the young chap not to disappoint him.

Back at the shrine place, Nishino shared news that he will be working at a gas station during the time his mum is in recovery. Mami expressed disappointment that he wasnt going to be visiting at the shrine with her as such. "No such thing. I will try to visit here whenever I can" Nishino tried to ease her mind. (Poor nishino, another leech to make him worry). While the spineless bitch dazed off in utter silent devastation, the shrine guy noticing her expression interjected that he would help to look after Nishino's mum and asked Nishino to ask him for any help. The shrine guy turned to Mami and asked her for agreement. Only then did the selfish self absorbed cow nodded her head. She turned around to look at Nishino with her sad fat face. Nishino just smiled and nodded at her, before looking solemn again (prob thinking shit, now she is becoming my responsibility too?!)

while Nishino was hard at work, his mum was holed up at home doing nothing except puffing away. Looking for her lighter, she saw the album taken with Mei and her mum. When he returned, his mum started blabbling " You and Mei shared the same birthday. You are both schoomates. What kind of destiny is this?" Nishino asked why is she saying this. "If I'm not around, you can be with Mei right? To have a mum like me..." Nishino interrupted her and said he has never thought that way, before cheerfully switching topic saying the doc is worried about her and he would accompny her to the hospital. His mum ignored him.

Moving to Yui and Natsu. The atmosphere was tense. Yui started saying she had gone to the hospital. Natsu asked how was it. "As expected..." Natsu lowered his head in depression. Seeing his expression, Yui lied and said it was a mistake. Natsu immediately looked relived and happy again, saying "OMG! It's great! I was so worried! I couldnt even pay attention while playing soccer. I must be scared to death. Now that I can sigh a relief, I am getting hungry." Yui asked with concern "if , what if , the results showed that I am pregnant?" "If? How is that possible? We are just high school students, how could we be able to raise it. Moreever, our life ahead has only just started. What's more, I would be slaughtered by my parents if they knew about it." Natsu babbled on while choosing his food, totally oblivious to Yui's expression and increasing sadness. Yui struggled to sound in agreement. However, she couldnt hold back her tears and Natsu saw as he lifted his head. Yui ran out of the cafe, leaving a stunned Natsu sitting there only to stir when the staff barked at him. Natsu gave chase.

Mei met up with his sister. Haruna asked outright if Mei had gone out on her birthday. Mei told the sister everything from their 16th birthday promise, to the meeting with Nishino at the cake shop which they had met for the first time. Haruna said it was great that he remembered! Mei said she was really happy. Mei also shared what Nishino had said to her about every meeting has a meaning to it.

Back to Natsu who had caught up with Yui. Yui angrily told Natsu she finally understand everything, about how he always only care about himself, and asked him to leave her alone as such and not bother with her. It finally dawned on Natsu that Yui was really pregnant. "this is my own decision. Before even thinking about your parents' reaction, your own future, or issue with raising the child, couldnt you have at least worry about me one bit? Initially, I had wanted you to give it more thoughts, hoping you would consider more about the matter of the two of us. However it is enough, your life no longer consists of me. " With that outburst, Yui ran off. Nishino who happen to pass by saw the two.

Alone, Natsu confided to Nishino that Yui is pregnant and how he had been relieved when she said it was a scare, and said a lot of hurting things to her. he admitted she was right, that he had only thought about himself. Nishino what is going to happen next. Natsu said he would go and apologise to Yui but Nishino interrupted he was asking about after the baby is born. Natsu said it was impossible to be parents since they are only high school students, its impossible. "I see. However Natsu. To be irresponsible and have a child, only to say later it's impossible, even with thoughts to raise the kids, but with your half baked thoughts, it will only trouble and bring more unfortune in the future for the child. A child has no choice over who their parents are." Nishino solemnly reprimanded Natsu off and walked off.

Meanwhile, Yui narrated the events to Mei, asking Mei to accompany her to hospital (for abortion). While Mei said it is fine with her but is Yui really alright with such a decision? "Yes. Having this child will definitely be regrettavle. A child that is born without the parents looking fwd to it, will definitely not be happy." Yui said. Hearing that, Mei told Yui to seriously have another talk with Natsu. She also corrected Yui's thought that it aint true about her views about the child will be unfortunate.

That night, Mei asked her mum why did she choose to adopt her. Her mum replied because she is a child of her birth parents. At that time, her father did not have a stable job, hence her mum's parents had objected to their relationship. Their life was very tough but after Mei's birth...people always become real parents after having their own child. "So, because you are their child, which is why I tried my best to raise u like my own child with Haruna. However, I had caused u to have unhappy memories. Maybe as your father had said, we never really became your parents. " her mum said with a sigh. "It;s not true. I will not change. Mum, thank you for raising me up to now." Mei said and consoled her mum.

While they were out, Mia spotted Miyabi and the drug people "at work" again at the same spot. Mia stormed up to Miyabi and dragged her aside, lecturing her that she should stop even if she was feeling alone without the care and concerns from her parents. The fact that they both shared the same plight of having parents who didnt care, Mia said she could somewhat understand Miyabi's feeling that it's painful not to have parental love, but continuing on with those people...." Miyabi cut off Mia shouting what is wrong with those people, saying they are like friends to her. Mia said if they are true friends, they can remain so even without drugs. Miyabi brushed her off as being naggy. At this point, mei told Miyabi that Mia had always been worried about Miyabi. Miyabi threw a glance at Mia without saying a word. Then, the whole drug transaction was busted by police and the 3 girls ran for their life away from the cops.

At home, Nishino discovered a missing mum and photo's strewned all over. Worried, he called the shrine guy and they both headed out to find his mum. Mami the nosy pig ran after the shrine guy asking if it was Nishino and if he was alright., The shrine guy told her not to worry and stay at home, and he will call her and dashed off. At this point, Mami was approached by Sara asking for Nishino!

At the club, they were clearing out all the drugs from the club. Miyabi while running tripped and spilled the drugs. As she was picking them up, Mia told her to leave it and not to bother. However Miyabi told them to leave as it doesnt concern them. Without a word, mei and Mia went to help her, much to Miyabi's shock. Hearing the sirens, they ran again when done picking up the stuff.

Miyabi, Mei and Mia reached the night club. The young dude asked what was she doing back there. Miyabi said they had no where to go since there were cops all over. He yelled at her and also asking who are mei and Mia. To Mia and Mei's surprise, Miyabi declared they are her friends. the guy relented and let them into the club where Mei saw everything. Just then, Nishino and the shrine guy appeared at the club.

Inside, Nishino was shocked to see Mei and Mia. The night club drug guy said they are busy and for Nishino to hurry up to say what he wanted to ask. Nishino outright asked where was his mum. "you are looking for your mum again? Come to think of it, my thigh is still hurting!" The shrine guy stepped in asking if she has been here and the drug guy said she hasnt been here for a while. The shrine guy asked what is the drug guy asking the kids to do. The drug guy luaghed saying that the shrine guy sounded so righteous but upon digging, wont he too have some secrets? The shrine guy replied he is repenting in his own ways, and he is not interested in advicing / lecturing someone who refused to mend his ways. At that, he turned and said that Mei and Mia are not suitable to linger here and to leave. Mei and Mia didnt budge. Nishino spoke and asked if she really isnt here? The guy said yeah. With that, Nishino turned and said "Mei, let;s go."

Just as Mei was leaving, someone suddenly called her. She stopped. Nishino turned around and asked his mum asking why. asking her to also return. Completely ignoring him, the mum ambled towards Mei, not taking her eyes off for a minute as memories of the past flooded through her mind. She recalled how she had went to Mei's apartment to apologise to Mei's birth mum, only to discover in despair that the mum had killed herself while Mei was screaming her lungs off in the cot bed. Nishino mum tearfully carried a screaming Mei in her arms.

Back to reality, "Mei Chan? You are really mei chan?" Nishino mum asked her. Mei nodded and said yes. Nishino looked on worriedly at the scene before him as his mum stare on at a questioning Mei.

Episode 11 (FINAL EPISODE)
Episode 11 Summary

Afterthhoughts
I think Mei is the key to Nishino's mum's recovery. All the poor woman needed is a chance to say sorry and be forgiven. She never got that chance from Mei's parents so she is so racked by guilt. If Mei being the sweet girl she is can say it's ok and she is happy all these years with her stepmum, I think Nishino's mum will stand a chance. Mei will be the only person who can fuel Nishino's mum to truly abandon drug addiction I think....

Just a flashing thought, as for Mami, actually I am surprise she bears no grudges at all towards Nishino's mum for causing his dad's drug addiction. is that a normal reaction consideirng she saw with her own eyes when she trailed her father. I don't know. If Nishino is not such a hottie, she prob would I guess. Ha ha. As for Yui and Fuji, they wont part I am sure.

Ok, enough of my babbling, time to watch Akai Ito Episode 10!