Original subtitles

Momo, don't worry about Misato,

Please look after Akira well.

Yes.

It'll be okay.

I'm sure Akira wil get better.

Thank you.

Five years had passed since then.

With Momo's devoted care, Akira recovered,

And worked as Eiji's trusted right-hand man.

Akira, thanks for your work.

Shall we have lunch? Yeah!

Another girl was born to Momo and Akira.

Misato, who they had looked after for a long time,

Was adopted by the Muraokas, as Momo and Akira wished.

Their pet dog, Teru, had grown this big as well.

Mum, have a good day!

Misato, be a good girl and listen to Aunt Momo.

Okay! I'll listen to the radio tonight!

I'll be off.

"From here,"

"Your story begins,"

"The road goes on and on."

"If the rainbow-coloured rain pours down,"

"The sky will come alive."

"Behind your radiant smile,"

"There's a sorrowful sound."

"Next to each other with the present,"

"Like this is sweet."

"If we clasped hands, it would be warm,"

"If you hate it, we'll go our own ways."

"One by one, you'll become your own,"

"The road goes on."

How do you do.

You haven't decided on today's article yet?

Sorry...

..Are there any articles about the zoo?

Huh?

Like rare animals escaping from the zoo.

There were a lot of those articles before, weren't there?

Miss Muraoka, in times like this,

Rare animals don't mean a thing!

I see...

The previous year, the Second Sino-Japanese war broke out,

And in Spring, the National Mobilisation Law was introduced.

The people were requested

To give their efforts to the needs of the military.

"Children's Newspaper" too

Came to mostly report news about the army.

Today is the radio lady's day!

It's starting soon!

Until then!

This is JOAK Broadcasting Tokyo.

Now, it's the Children's Newspaper broadcast.

I can't wait! I asked Mum for something today!

Huh? What did you ask her?

To do a story about the animals I like!

Huh!

The program you have waiting for,

Miss Muraoka Hanako's "Children's Newspaper."

Small people of the country, how do you do.

It's time for "Children's Newspaper."

Far across the Pacific Ocean,

Japanese people living in the port of Vancouver, Canada,

Formed a young people's association.

"Thirty young men and women,"

"Saved up their money during Christmas and New Year's."

"As they saved 25 yen and 53 sen,"

"They sent it, addressed to the Ministry of War."

"They said, 'Purchasing horses, dogs and pigeons with this money,'"

"Is our treat to you.'"

Welcome home, Junpei. Welcome.

I'm home.

I'll speak to you again, next week.

So then everyone, until then, farewell.

What about the animal story?

Hmm, Mum said horses, dogs and pigeons right?

Those horses, dogs and pigeons

Are helping the soldiers.

Well, it sure was a story about animals!

Misato, I wonder if it was a little difficult to do.

Those people in Canada are admirable, aren't they!

Saving on expenses and sending it to the army.

Fujiko, aren't the most admirable ones

The soldiers fighting for their country?

I want to enlist soon too.

Junpei...

Mother.

I want to become a soldier.

Junpei! That's a fine aim.

They said it on the radio the other day.

They're recruiting young men older than 15 to be pilots.

Please let me take the test!

No, you can't.

Mother, why?

There's still a lot that you have to study.

You don't know what it's like on the front lines.

I want to devote my life to my country,

And protect everyone!

Junpei said that?

Ren, what about Ryuichi?

Ryuichi wouldn't say that at all.

Why?

He's working with old acquaintances to bring

The war with China to an end.

He said he doesn't want to trouble the family,

So he doesn't say much about it though.

The shadow of war loomed over the livelihoods of the people.

Teru.

Excuse me! Yes?

Kajihara, how do you do? Hey.

It must be hot out there!

Heh! Miss Scott!

Hello, Hana.

In between work at Shuwa, Miss Scott has been helping out

At Sobundo.

Oh, really!

Thanks.

It seems that translations are hard to get,

But we're determined to do it for as long as we can.

This is a book she recommended.

What do you think?

'Pollyanna!'

It's one of my favourite stories.

She tries to find hope in every difficulty she faces. She's amazing.

I agree.

Kajihara, I think this story will absolutely be loved, even in Japan.

It's settled then. So you'll translate it?

Please let me do it!

To publish a book with you Miss Scott, it's like a dream come true.

For me too.

Miss Scott is the person

Who first taught me the joy of understanding English.

Really!

Are all the teachers well?

Some have left Japan for Canada.

I see.

I heard the government has been putting pressure on mission schools.

So, I was worried.

I hate to think what may happen now.

One day...

I think you've been contacted by town hall,

But this dog is being taken in for the country.

Yes...

He just wants to play happily with my daughter.

Whether or not he'll be useful...

It's for the country.

Teru...

A thin Shiba like Teru,

Wouldn't be able to fight gallantly on the frontlines.

What would happen if he was no use?

Hanako and Eiji

Knew that Teru wasn't ever coming home again.

Sis, I'm home!

Mum, I'm home!

Hey... Teru! I'm home!

Misato...

Huh? Teru's not here. Teru! Teru!

Mum, where's Teru?

So, Misato. Teru...

Teru's gone off to work.

Work? Yeah.

He went off to help the soldiers.

Mum, is that true? Yeah.

I wanted to say goodbye to Teru...

Teru spoke with his eyes.

"I'm going now!"

"Please tell Misato, 'thank you.'"

When's Teru coming home?

Teru's coming home, right?

Mum! Teru's coming home, isn't he!

Hanako couldn't bring herself to tell the truth.

Until then, farewell.