Original subtitles

So what's for the test today?

Check the damping discs in the shock absorber.

Okay.

Looks like the track is going to be hotter...

than yesterday,

so tighten the damper two notches.

Roger.

Hey, did you get a new gearbox for the engine?

Yes, we did.

It's running real good now.

Well, whatever you put in this car, I know I'm going to win!

I don't know about that, but I know you're number one, Chris.

Hey.

This is the last test so don't push it too hard, okay?

If I break it, I'll pay for it.

This costs us millions of dollars, brat.

(Euro Olivian Circuit)

Get out of the way, slowpoke!

Don't just compare yourself to others.

Comparing never does you any good.

God said,

"Whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek,"

"turn to him the other too."

Why is he talking about this again?

It would be great if he talks about something new.

How many more minutes to go?

Just a while longer.

Someone is coming.

Can they just donate money?

I want mayonnaise.

Mayonnaise again?

You can't eat this.

That's impossible.

I heard that the priest owes a lot of money.

Really?

He's definitely bluffing.

How many minutes to go?

Someone is coming.

But people...

Is everyone listening?

- Yes. - Yes.

- Really? - We are listening.

Please wrap it up quickly.

Right.

Everyone was unfortunate and lost your families.

You're living here with strangers.

This is a test of hardship.

I hope you can at least...

look to God for support and live your life well.

What's wrong?

I feel it.

What?

Is it another supernatural hunch?

I see.

Sixth sense?

Yes, someone is coming.

Here? Who is coming?

It's a kid. A boy.

I see.

You're going to have another new friend.

Yes.

What are you doing? This isn't a race!

Jiro! Open up the floor!

Don't get in Chris' way!

Give me a break! What a lunatic!

Jiro, get back.

Did you hear me, Jiro?

Little tortoise

No one in this world

Runs faster than you do

Why do you run so fast?

Darn it.

Move!

Jiro, your car is dead!

There's nothing you can do now.

It's your own fault.

Come on.

I don't have to pay for it, right?

What do you think you're doing, jerk?

Come on man, are you frigging blind or something?

Are you listening to me? This is a frigging test drive.

Man, are you listening to me?

Darn it, are you crazy? Don't you...

I don't know what you're saying!

Are you a bus driver or what?

Listen to me.

I'm the first driver.

You are the second driver.

You are like a spare tire.

Why don't you act like one, turtle boy?

Get back here, you jerk!

- Hey! - Hey!

Jiro, stop it!

Leave him alone. He's fired.

Racing is a gentleman's sport.

We don't need a second driver...

who gets into a fight with the first driver.

- Hey! - Get him!

Get up!

- Okay, stop! - Relax!

Sorry!

Relax, stand down.

What on earth?

What the heck? It's so annoying.

(Engine: Lap 1)

(Kaze no Oka Home)

This is a lovely place.

There are so many flowers.

It's not easy to get here, but the air is very fresh.

Exactly.

Let's go in.

Hello.

Are you Kusama Shuhei?

Yes.

Nice to meet you. Was it a long way from the station?

No.

Come in.

Come in. Quickly.

- Sorry to disturb you. - Please have a seat.

We're sorry to bother you.

Come in and have a seat.

These are his belongings.

I'll keep them aside for you.

We wanted to pack more for him.

Why don't I step out first?

What?

You have important matters to discuss, right?

This kid is very witty.

No, I'm just used to this situation.

How about this?

I'll take him to his room first.

This is the canteen.

The toilet and bathroom are in there.

Okay.

You can ask the kids when they get back from school.

It's quite small here.

Really?

Before I was adopted by those two,

my previous orphanage had about 100 kids.

I see.

There are 12 kids here.

There are fewer kids so it feels more like a family.

Although I've only been here for three months.

Shuhei, let's be friends.

Yes.

So, where is my room?

Sorry.

(Daisuke)

This kid never tidies up.

You'll be living with a high school kid.

Sure.

- This is your desk. - Okay.

You can discuss with him about cleaning and break time.

Excuse me.

Can I get changed first?

I can't remember if you tell me so much at once.

Sorry, take a break.

We really thought he was so obedient when we adopted him.

But after half a year, he's still not warming up to us.

We're also at our limit.

But kids don't warm up to people so easily.

We know that.

But he's so polite to us and never gets clingy.

It's as if he's observing us.

We only found out after we started living together...

that his previous foster parents...

returned him to the orphanage after three months.

So he's just a pet to you?

May I come in?

I'll see you in your panties!

Just because you want a child,

so you adopted one from the orphanage,

but he isn't as cute as you imagined, so that's it.

Isn't it like keeping a pet?

Sir.

- No. - We adopted him out of kindness.

You're being unreasonable for saying so.

How arrogant. Are you doing charity?

Dad!

Excuse me, have you seen Shuhei?

What?

It's...

He...

Will the new kid come today?

He should be here by now.

Aoi's sixth sense is right again.

Excuse me, I already inserted the ticket.

Excuse me, please come over here.

- What's going on? - Yes.

You're 20 yen short.

20 yen? I don't know if I have it.

Here.

Thanks for riding with us.

- Thank you. - Okay.

- Excuse me? - Yes?

Can I borrow some money?

From me?

Please.

- Why? - My mom is hospitalized.

I want to visit her,

but I forgot to bring my wallet.

Why don't you go and get it?

But I have to catch the next train.

If not, I won't make it for the visiting hours.

Please. I'll pay you back for sure.

How much do you need?

Just 1,000 yen will do.

Do you think I am a fool?

- What? - You think you've fooled me.

Wait!

It's true that I didn't leave my wallet at home,

but my mom really is sick.

My parents are actually divorced.

My dad won't give me any money to visit her.

How sad.

Please. I'll pay you back.

Get lost. I hate kids.

We didn't see him around here!

Can you think of anywhere that he might go?

Are you blaming us?

It's not that, but you've at least lived together.

Is this our fault?

- Hello, Kaze no Oka Home. - Hello?

- Hello? - Hello.

- Hello? - Hello.

You know it's me, right?

- Who is it? - I don't know.

- What? - No one spoke.

Did he hang up on me?

Why did you hang up? What if it's Shuhei?

Hello, this is Kaze no Oka Home.

- Hello. - Hello, is it Shuhei?

- Hello? - Hello.

It's me, Jiro.

What?

Where are you now? Rome?

The truth is, I...

Sorry. We'll chat later. Bye.

Sorry, it was a spam call.

I'll look around the station.

I'll check near the river.

Hey!

It's really not our fault, right?

It's not. It's our fault.

- So please just head back. - No.

We're not saying that we're leaving.

That's enough. Just get lost.

I'll go with you.

I'm sorry. I didn't keep an eye on him.

It's okay. We'll find him. He must be waiting for us.

He's waiting for us?

He must be trying to see...

if we'd go look for him.

He wants to see if we'll search frantically for him.

Why am I always so clumsy?

What's wrong?

You'll look weird if you keep sitting here.

Say, how can you not have a cell phone?

Shut up. Why do I have to tell you?

Why are you following me around?

Why do I have to tell you?

Welcome back.

I'm back.

Once upon a time,

in an old city in Italy,

a group of doctors got together for car racing.

Doctors and race cars?

There was a car that wasn't so good,

but it insisted on racing, so it ended up crashing.

Here's the question.

Which doctor's car crashed?

The dentist.

It's a pun about the dentist and shabby car, right?

It's just a joke.

But I won't lend you a penny.

Can I also ask you a question?

No.

If you get it wrong, you'll lend me 1,000 yen.

No.

Ask away. Don't keep me hanging.

Here's the question.

10 yen, 100 yen, and 1,000 yen are walking together.

Then a speeding car comes at them.

Who do you think is safe?

The 10 yen and 100 yen.

Why is there also a 1,000 yen note?

A 10 yen coin, a 100 yen coin,

and a 1,000 yen note.

It's very simple. Don't overthink.

You're so noisy. Shut up.

A 10 yen coin, a 100 yen coin, and a 1,000 yen note.

Speed.

- Time's up. - We didn't set a time.

I found him. He's there!

Really?

He seems to be with a strange guy.

Goodness.

It takes a flash of genius to answer such questions.

- It's useless to keep thinking. - Shut up.

You lost.

Hey, you rascal!

Wait a minute.

We know each other.

It's okay. Don't worry.

Give me back my money!

What are you doing?

What the heck? Who are you?

You look scary.

You're the one to talk! What are you doing to a kid?

Shuhei, are you okay?

You're his mom?

Mom?

I'll be blunt with you. He stole 1,000 yen from me.

Chihiro?

Chihiro, this man is dangerous!

- Be careful, stay away! - This is my brother.

- Be careful! - This thing is my brother!

- This thing? - Let's call the police!

I've told you. This is my brother.

So it's true that Dad is running an orphanage?

How can he joke about that?

But come on,

why is he wasting time on this?

Don't change the topic.

Why have you suddenly come home?

You didn't contact us for five years.

I'm taking a long break.

Stop lying.

Are you fired?

What nonsense is that?

How is that possible?

I just thought it was about time for me to come home.

It's not bad in joining a Japanese race team.

Are you still going to keep racing?

Of course.

How old are you?

Me?

I'm four years younger than Michael Schumacher.

Have you forgotten?

Dad said then that if you insist on racing,

don't ever dream of coming home.

(Jiro)

I left home on my own.

All you do is act tough.

Do you know how worried Dad was?

Wasn't Dad worried when you got divorced?

You and your big mouth!

Anyway, I'm making dinner. Meet us at 7pm.

"Meet us"? I'm having dinner with the kids?

- Yes, everyone. With Dad as well. - No, I...

I'm starving.

This is Shuhei who will be living with us from now.

Say a few words.

Yes.

I'm Kusama Shuhei, 5th grade.

After being abandoned thrice, I ended up here.

Nice to meet you.

What does it mean by thrice?

Nao, don't ask about that.

The first time, I was abandoned by my parents.

They dumped me in a waste yard when I was born.

The second time,

I was abandoned by my foster parents.

They sent me back after three months.

The third time,

it was my most recent foster parents.

Sir, please say a few words.

- Let's eat. - Yes.

Ready?

Bon appétit.

- Bon appétit! - Bon appétit!

- Really? - Shuhei.

Yes.

There's only one rule here.

We always have dinner together.

This is the only rule. We're chilled about everything else.

But in order to have dinner with everyone every day,

you have to live each day productively.

Can you do that?

- Yes. - Good.

Introduce yourselves in the order of your age.

Seriously?

I'm Hoshino Misae, Yamaoka High School, 12th grade.

Nice to meet you.

I'm Hida Harumi, 11th grade, Kouyou Commercial High School.

Feel free to ask me anything.

Next.

Thank you.

I'm Shioya.

Your name?

Daisuke.

Your school?

Keisen Affiliated High School, 10th grade.

He's cool, right? His parents are doctors.

Here's the question. What is he doing here?

Shut it.

Daisuke, grow up. You're living under the same roof.

Kiddo.

Nao, it's your turn.

Okay. I'm Taguchi Nao.

I'm in the 8th grade. Next, it's Toru.

I'm Sonobe Toru, 8th grade.

Well...

I...

I'm...

Go on.

- She's... - Yukie, take it slow.

Well...

I'm Ninomiya Yukie.

I'm in Class A, 7th grade, Kazami Second Middle School.

My...

Name...

Is...

Morio, you're a bit too messy.

You can finish chewing first.

I'm Tone Akira, 3rd grade.

I want to be a scammer or lawyer.

I'm Sonobe Aoi, 1st grade.

She's my sister.

Aoi is Toru's younger sister.

The rest are in kindergarten.

I'm Kanemura Shunta.

And Komori Nanae, two years old.

Raise your hand.

No, go on without me. It's fine.

I'm Kanzaki Jiro, 32 years old. Nice to meet you.

- Kanzaki? - Kanzaki?

Well, let me introduce him.

This is my brother, Jiro.

Chihiro's younger brother?

So he's the headmaster's son?

Sort of.

Sit over there.

Where?

- Over there. - Really? Come on.

Can you guys make some room?

- Why? - Really?

- Why? - Make him sit over there.

Excuse me.

Thank you.

This is really good.

Will you be staying here?

Well, staying...

I'll be leaving soon.

I'm just visiting during my break.

What is your job?

I work with cars.

A gas station?

No, it's the driving type.

A taxi driver?

- Not a taxi. - The Shinkansen?

It's not even a car.

- Why are you angry? - I got it.

You're a truck driver.

You've got that vibe.

No, forget it. It doesn't matter.

- Right. - He's right.

Bon appétit.

Actually, I'm a racing car driver.

- Right. - Right.

By the way, I'm Torii Motoichiro.

- We call him Gen. - We call him Gen.

I'm Mizukoshi Tomomi.

A racing car driver is a racer, right?

Yes.

Are you in Formula One?

I'm sort of in it.

I've heard of Formula One.

My parents had been to one of the races when they were alive.

Really?

- It was so cool. - Really?

It was really loud.

It sounds even scarier if you get closer.

It's like a super loud buzz.

Have you seen the grid girls?

Grid girls...

Have you met them?

- Grid girls? - Yes.

Of course.

Really?

- It's splat on me. - Are they pretty?

- Are they pretty? - They are, but...

- Are they all gorgeous? - You've spilled the soup.

Did you date them?

But they just look like her.

- Ms. Tomomi. - Yes?

He said you're like a grid girl.

- What? - But how should I put it?

Just from her waist down.

From my waist down?

He's so rude.

What a freak.

But the headmaster is also a freak anyway.

No teacher would have opened up an orphanage.

But the kids are really cute.

Do you really find them cute?

A teacher with a master's degree really is different.

It has been a long day.

Excuse me. Can I turn on the lamp?

Turn it off.

Sorry.

I can't sleep if it's too dark.

I can't sleep with the lights on.

What are you doing?

Hey, kids!

Hey.

Repeat that question you asked this morning.

What was it?

A 10 yen coin, a 100 yen coin, and a 1,000 yen note.

The three of them were walking together.

Then a speeding car came crashing into them.

Who was saved? That's the question, right?

(Smells nice)

You stink.

What is smeared on it?

Listen, you'll get sick if you sleep and rise early.

Sorry, I just finished my work.

It must be hard that you have to work so late.

It's fine.

There's no one at home anyway.

Good night.

Thank you.

Nanae, look. It's dark.

Forget it.

It's over-accelerated during the turn.

Look into it.

But this new car is really promising.

Anyway, whatever car it is, I will never lose.

Kanzaki!

Cut it out!

It's not like we've been parted by death.

When did you return? How was it abroad?

Are you competing in Formula One?

How long are you staying in Japan?

You're so loud. I can't hear a word.

Unrelated third parties aren't allowed in here.

Coach.

Kyoko, this way, please.

Miki, this way.

- Thank you. - Get ready for the photos.

I'm sorry.

You have paved the way for me,

but I got fired.

Can I return to race for you?

I know I sound willful.

But the past five years weren't spent in vain.

Jiro.

Yes, sir.

We now have a very good racer on our team.

He's faster and younger than you.

I understand, but...

Coach!

I still wish to keep racing!

("University Entrance Exam Guide")

Thank you for coming.

I'm in a peach-colored, unrequited love

I'm gazing at you intently

When our eyes meet briefly

We learned to write kanji today.

Really?

I can write my name in kanji now.

That's awesome.

It's like this and then, like this and this.

A racer's prime is in his 20s.

You haven't found a new employer?

It's about time you consider a new job.

I'm not so slow that they can outrun me by a lap.

You'll know if you let me do a lap.

You were really outstanding five years ago.

It's just a step away from F1.

But...

have you won any races when you were abroad?

You should know very well. So do all of us.

Your professional career has ended.

I'm not done with it yet!

You haven't improved at all.

You still get worked up so easily.

Why are you suddenly acting all mature?

Get a haircut when you can.

Why are you avoiding me?

I got it.

Right. I got it!

I got it!

No, it's the other way.

Didn't I tell you not to go through my stuff?

I don't have a place to sit.

Just stand on your feet!

You're too naive.

What did you say?

I said, you're too naive.

How am I naive?

- Can I say it? - Go ahead.

Your parents are alive, but you keep picking fights.

So you got sent here. Then you sulk every day.

You're just trying to get the adults' attention.

You'd better give up.

Adults will only make you obey them.

They never listen to what you have to say.

Don't act like you know anything!

What's so smug about being abandoned?

What happened?

That hurts.

Stop right there!

Who do you think you are?

Why are you so smug?

Go ahead. Don't you want to beat me up?

Stop it!

Behave! Let go of him!

Step aside! It's none of your business!

You can't use violence!

You're older. Behave like one!

Are you done?

That hurts.

What are you doing?

It's all because you meddled in this.

I meddled? Isn't it right to stop a fight?

It should have ended if you don't interfere with it.

You're really clueless.

Misae, wait!

Quiet!

Shut up!

- Don't you dare run! - Stop it!

Shut up!

Hey, kid. Are you there? Hello?

What?

Hey!

What is going on?

Stop pushing me.

What's going on?

I found him.

Hey, I have the answer. It's the 1,000 yen note, right?

Right?

It's the 1,000 yen note that wasn't run over by the car.

It's because 1,000 yen is four digits...

and it sounds like "avoid".

It avoided the car. Am I right?

Awesome! I can finally relax.

What are you doing?

- Hey, give it to me. - What?

My 1,000 yen. Give it back.

I got it right. You should give it back, right?

Look, it's a grid girl.

- Dumb guy, take that. - You're too crafty.

I can't win if I'm not.

See? I got my money back.

Are you stupid or what?

- It's just 1,000 yen. - Shut up.

If you keep acting smart, you'll suffer for it.

What is all this about?

Is your face swollen?

Or is your face big?

Which one is it?

No. I mean, well...

Misae smiled as well.

What are you eating?

Hey, don't eat two servings.

Hey!

That hurts.

That was scary.

Here you go.

That's the kids' snack.

It's better to put something cold on the wound.

Here.

It smells.

Does this car even work?

The church donated it to us so we can't throw it out.

So, this is storage?

It really stinks.

- Hey. - What?

They didn't hit me.

I slammed into the table when I broke up the fight.

What?

I mean, I slammed into the table for breaking up the fight.

It doesn't matter.

That guy is really dumb.

Yes, totally dumb.

- I won! - Darn it!

Dad.

Do you have some time?

Can I spend some time here?

I'll move out once I get into a new team.

It was my fault for insisting on becoming a racer.

But you also opened an orphanage willfully.

You even dragged Chihiro into it.

Are you done yet?

She's almost falling asleep.

I didn't know.

It's okay.

Sorry, the silly Jiro has woken you up again.

Hey.

This kid's mom is a high school student.

No one knows where her dad is.

Her mom and family didn't want her so they sent her here.

If no one holds her to lull her to sleep,

she will cry all day.

I've asked the doctors...

and they said we can only let her cry herself to sleep.

She's already blaming her parents for abandoning her.

I can only be the one to hold her tight.

Everyone says that we should cherish our family.

The happiness of a family should matter the most,

but those without a family,

what will they do?

No one has ever mentioned that.

Jiro.

You should understand.

If you wish to stay here,

you have to work hard as one of us.

Hold on.

I can't possibly take good care of the kids.

What does that mean?

Come on.

It's filthy.

Are you really driving us to school?

Just to the station.

- Awesome! - Awesome!

That's awesome!

It's too far from the station.

This is my turf. Sit at the back.

Go and sit at the back!

- Why? - Why?

Do you want to be the second driver? Give it another 10 years.

Can't you even greet properly?

You two, hop on.

- No, thank you. - I'm a bit embarrassed.

Let's go.

You purposely slammed into it, right?

Safe journey.

Mr. Driver, please drive carefully.

See you later. Be careful on the way.

- Let's go! - Safe journey!

Close the door. It's not automatic.

- Bye, we're leaving! - Bye!

Is it okay for him to drive the kids?

He can't stay for free.

So you're still too soft on him?

Should I kick him out?

We're off.

Be careful on the way.

He's very amusing.

Amusing? He's like a kid.

He's more childish than any kid.

That's why it's even better.

The kids here are all eager to grow up quickly,

so they won't get hurt again.

This place needs someone like him.

Why do I have to drive this lousy bus?

Good morning. How are you?

Father!

Good morning!

- Who is that? - Jiro, do that trick.

Jiro? Call me sir.

Do the trick. Jiro, aren't you a racer?

- Jiro, do it! - Jiro!

Shut it. I asked you to call me sir.

- Jiro, hurry up. - Jiro!

Okay, sit tight.

Serves you right.

What?

What are you doing, Jiro?

We're running late, Jiro.

- What did you do? - Nothing!

- Jiro! - What?

Don't talk all at once!

It's going to explode.

- Run! - Hey, wait!

Don't run off alone! Hey!

It's going to explode!

The oldest kid! What's your name?

A bunch of kids.

Yuck, I feel awful.

I'm not a wannabe racer.

Runs faster than you do

- Bon appétit! - Bon appétit!

I don't even know if they are dead or alive!

I haven't retired yet.

Please watch me race.

Coach!

(This is a work of fiction.)