Chapter 88

Synopsis
Kousuke arrives home exhausted from work but eager to spend time with his sons. He gives them unreleased merchandise, but he only has one Boido figure for the two to share. The twins begin fighting over the toy and other items that the family only has one of. The Mamizuka family reveals the struggles of having only one item that two people want.

Long Summary
Kousuke enters the home tired from filming. Umi says that she will put the bed sheets on the bed so he can sleep, as he has not slept properly for the past few days. Kousuke decides to play with Takuma and Kazuma since he is rarely home with them. The twins stand very far away from him, and Kazuma is hiding behind the curtain since he is afraid of strangers. Kousuke ask why they are standing so far from their father. He tells them that he has presents for them and pulls out action figures from the show he stars in. He gives them two Justi-Knights and one Boido for them to share. Kousuke thinks that they will not want the Boido figure, but Takuma eagerly runs over and says that he wants that one. Kazuma snatches the figure from Takuma, saying that he also likes this figure. The twins start taking the toy from each other's hands, causing Kousuke to panic and say that they can all play together. Before he finishes his sentence, however, the toy snaps in half. Takuma and Kazuma start crying as Kousuke hurriedly attempts to piece the toy back together. Umi comes over and asks what has happened, to which Kousuke explains that he is a terrible father for bringing home only one toy. Umi gives him his pajamas for him to change into and tells the twins to apologize to their father and say goodnight. Kazuma tearily says that he does not want to say goodnight, but wants to play with Kousuke instead. Takuma then climbs off Umi and hugs his father's leg, saying he wants to play with Kousuke as well. Kazuma runs over and pulls on Takuma's shirt, demanding that he let go. Takuma holds on tight while Kazuma pulls on his shirt harder. Kousuke suggests that all three of them can play together, but starts to sway because of his fatigue. Umi tells Kousuke to go to sleep and informs the twins that their father will break in half just like the Boido toy if they do not allow him to rest. The boys cry after their father, so Umi informs Kousuke that he can use earplugs if they are too noisy. As Kousuke changes into his pajamas, he feels guilty for leaving the children, who are wailing outside the room, alone. He falls onto the futon, thinking about the lonely memories he has left for Takuma and Kazuma because of his work. He quickly falls asleep.

In the morning, Kousuke is refreshed and eagerly asks the twins if they want to play. However, the twins are fighting over who will wear a bear t-shirt. Kousuke feels guilty because he believes that he has caused the two to fight over these single objects. Umi takes the shirt from them and denies both of them the shirt, telling them that they will be wearing matching shirts today. Kousuke tells Ryuuichi these events at the daycare room and blames himself for the twins' troubles. Ryuu tries to console him while Kirin points out that it is because their father is a crybaby. Ryuu dismisses the severity of their fights until he sees the twins pulling on Kotaro's arms, each claiming that he will be the one to play with Kotaro. Taka stands on the side, saying that Kotaro is his, but he is too late, as the twins are already fighting. Kousuke tells Takuma and Kazuma to let go because it is dangerous, but before he finishes his sentence, Kotaro falls, causing Takuma and Kazuma to fall as well. Kousuke breaks out of his usual crybaby demeanor and sternly says Takuma and Kazuma's names. He has a very strict facial expression, but gently asks them to apologize to Kotaro for hurting him. Takuma and Kazuma obey him, asking Kotaro if he is alright. Kotaro says that he will play with everyone, which makes the twins very excited. Later, Kousuke and Umi put the twins to sleep and are relieved to see that they have made up. Kousuke says that they look like they have gotten closer to each other, as they are holding hands while they sleep.

A different day, Kousuke announces that he has brought home two Boido action figures for the twins, but they reply that they are playing with Justi-Knight, stunning Kousuke.

Characters in Order of Appearance

 * Kousuke Mamizuka
 * Umi Mamizuka
 * Takuma Mamizuka
 * Kazuma Mamizuka
 * Ryuuichi Kashima
 * Kotaro Kashima
 * Kirin Kumatsuka
 * Taka Kamitani