Episode 1 revolves around the youngest daughter kii, whose birthday wish was to see her deceased mother.
The story opens with the dad Keiichi hiding in the toilet seemingly helpless and trying to talk himself through the day. The family was engaged in an disagreeement over what to do with the mother's belongings when Mita arrived for her job. Keiichi seemed a little surprise at how young and at lost with the seemingly efficient Kita yet emotionless woman of few words.
That night, everyone was shocked by the transformation of the messy home restored to its former perfect clean state. Kii was even telling her dad the mouldy bathroom was sparkling clean! Keiichi received a call from the agency, asking for feedback on Mita's performance. Keiichi said she seemed to perform her role perfectly. The old woman from the agency said indeed that Mita is an excellent worker who will perform "every instruction" perfectly without question. However because some other clients had previously asked for switch being uncomfortable with Mita's so if Keiichi wanted to change her, it can also be done. Keiichi replied that he found it ok and the agency auntie seemed happy, however not before leaving a mysterious statement that they have to be very careful with their instructions because Mita will perform every instruction without thought and to perfection, and that possibly includes killing someone! Keiichi was taken back but the agency woman laughed it out saying who on earth would do that so there was nothing to worry about.
Everyone wanted to avoid the topic but their clumsy auntie (mum's sister) appeared and promised Kii that her wish will be fulfilled. The family was fearful because despite their aunt's good intention, she screw up things badly each time creating a mess. the next day, Kii got into a "fight" with her neighbor's kid who told her it was impossible to see her dead mother depsite what the aunt had promised. When Mita came to pick up Kii, Mita was informed about the "fighting" incident. Mita merely replied she will informed keiichi. Kii wanted to hold Mita's hand but discovered her hands were icy cold.
Kii told Mita that she wanted to see her mum again but the boy had said it was only possible if she died too. Kii asked Mita if she can help her and Mita replied "understood."
By the river where her mum died, both of them walked into the river slowly, their plan was interrupted by Kakero instead who yelled at them to stop.
Meanwhile, The father sent Mita to find out the "plan" as he was fearful of his overbearing fatherin law, who blamed him for his wife's death and being unsuitable candidate as her husband. Mita learnt nothing but instead on the Kii's birthday, the aunt appeared wearing the same clothes their mum had during Kii's previous birthday celebration based on a photo. She tried to cook but burnt the meal instead. Kii got really upset and started crying insisting she wanted to see her mother.
Yui got upset with Kii and yelled at her that she too missed her mother and wanted to see her! No matter how hard she tried, she knew she could never replace the gap her mum left behind. She wasnt able to fulfil her duties as the eldest child. In fir of anger, she ordered Mita to burn all of their mother's belongings. Without a word, Mita set off to throw everything out in the garden.
Kakeru tried to stop her but when Mita looked at Yui, Yui said to continue and burn it all! Mita continued ignoring Kakeru who even hit her till she bled at the mouth. (Comment: WTH?! Punching is allowed and the dad didnt even think to stop him or reprimand him?!! There was no apologies later either?! Crappy script here) One by one, the kids started to cry and release the suppressed emotions and words they had wanted to say. Their grief, their apologies, their hopes that all went with their mother's death. Kii finally confessed that it was her fault that her mum was dead. She hated tomato and had wished her mum was dead for trying to make her eat the fruit. The family turned to Kii and console her that it wasnt her fault and that their mum loved her the most.
At that time, after Mita put out the flames (after the bitch nosy neighbor complained about their unsafe actions and that she will raise this issue during the community meeting), they discovered a partially burnt tin box with river stones. The dad shared that it was the precious stones that their mum had went picking with Kii and it was the first present she had received from her daughter. Hence it showed how much the mum cherished and loved Kii. With that all the children got past their sorrows and decided to start afresh with their lives without their mum. They all had made their own amends with their deceased mother that night.
Just as Mita was leaving the house, the father who was smoking alone outside confessed to Mita unexpectedly. "Their mother didnt die from an accident. She died because of me."
Mita looked at Keiichi without expression, and said "My job is done now. I shall be leaving." With that she turned and left without another word, leaving Keiichi shocked and at loss with her (lack of) reaction!
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