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Summer 1951

The first Japanese submarine the "Kuroshio" took its first dive off the Straits of Tsugaru.

When the searchlight shone out from the window into the darkness of the sea,

tiny particles like cotton balls were seen.

It was recorded that it was as if it were snow.

I want to see it once.

Thousands of meters deep under the sea, the pure white summer snow.

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Oni-chan wake up!

Oni-chan!

Oiii!

What is he thinking of?

Every morning, every morning. Even getting up I've got to call him.

Ahh! Oni-cha...

You're making a racket

May the three of us brothers and sisters have a safe day today too.

Thank you.

So... Today...

It's herring again?

Do we have a choice? We still got debts to pay after renovating the store.

"We still got debts to pay."

I know what you're trying to say.

Then be quiet and eat.

Ok then I'll be quiet and eat.

Itadakimasu.

Oh yes, Jun, you were up late last night studying.

Don't over do it, if you ruin your health, it'll be meaningless.

Hey..Ear.

Be careful.

If you go out like that, there are cars, bicycles, bikes...

There you go again, just like an old man. Then there are people who suddenly approach from behind. What if they bump into you?

There you go again, just like an old man.

What's wrong with worrying about one's brother?

It's fine.

Jun-nichan's hearing might not be good, but he's never been in an accident before.

That's before.

One never knows what happens from now on.

Like Mom and Dad too.

They said they'd live to be a hundred, but they were killed in an accident.

Aniki, I'll be careful.

Yes, do that.

If anything happens to you, have a hard time explaining to our Dad up in heaven.

Where's the soy sauce?

Over there.

See, I was talking about what's ahead of us, I'didn't know where the soy sauce was.

Be careful! Look out for cars!

We know already!

As long as you know.

Hmm? Hey!

Hey! Hey! Don't ride double!

It's dangerous!

It's done, would you like to try it?

What's wrong?

I don't want to ride.

What are you saying?

With the training wheels off you'll be speeding away!

You're annoying! I said I didn't want to ride!

What are you doing!

Quit messing around!

Ah... sorry.

I'm so sorry

That boys the only one

in his class that can't ride a bike, so it looks like he's been bullied by the others.

That's a little hard on him, the only one who can't ride.

This month's repayment. Thank you

Eighty three thousand, six hundred forty five yen...

Eh? Where's my five yen?

Pleased to meet you.

Ah, branch manager.

These are the the new employees assigned to this branch from today.

I'm Suzuki Misa. Pleased to meet you.

I'm Katase Yuki. Pleased to meet you.

Work hard

If there's anything you don't know, just ask Arimura.

Take care of them.

Then, show you yourplaces

I definitely put it in.

Definitely

Why not debit your account?

Most people do that.

What are you saying? We borrowed from you so

if we don't pay you back properly every month, it's inexcusable

By the way, thanks to you, we've renovated our home

and since then sales have gone up.

From now on, we'll work hard and pay you off as soon as possible.

That's what I intend to do.

It's here... it fell.

Here. Exactly.

Then, see you next month.

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Here's your bank book seal.

Thank you very much.

Thank you.

Katase-san, could you come here for a minute please?

Another scolding

Please remember what I've taught you.

This, you've left out an item of expenditure.

Ah, I'm sorry, I'll correct it right away.

Also...

The medical examination during training, you went for a heart examination...

Are you alright?

So far until now, I've been able to attend college normally.

The doctor in charge has also said

that work should be alright.

Is that so. In that case it's fine.

If anything happens, my workload will increase.

Yes.

That person is really irritatingly annoying

I wonder if we'll be bullied from now on.

Perhaps...

Hey

There's a get together for new employees from the other branches, want to go?

No, I don't think so.

Why not? You have a boyfriend?

I'm just concentrating on work right now.

Eh? Nowadays that's rare, Katase-san.

But I'm also wondering what to do.

I recently got to know a high school student

A high school student?

Met him through the InternetA diving home page.

I'm home...

Ahhh! Worked hard today too.

Hmm? You're back early today.

Yeah, next time if I'm early I'll call.

Is the bath ready?

How about having dinner first?

But nothing's ready...

It'll be done soon.

How about making some?

I want to go take a hot bath so I'll feel refreshed.

Right now, I smell of oil.don't ? Here smell.

The oil's ready.

What? Get out of the way!

Uhm...

What's that noise?

Who is it?

Sounds good.

That so?

Natsuo-san!

What do you think you're doing -in someone else's bathroom?

Listen well

The first one in the bathroom is the one who's sweat flows the whole day, who works the hardest.

Do you understand?

But those that work... I'm still a high school student.

Idiot!

If you're a high school student then study hard!

You didn't go to school today either did you? You spent the day at that game center over there didn't you!

went in the morning, but it was boring and I didn't understand either.

That's because you never study!

Look at our Jun, until junior high,

the both of you were in school together.

The high school is the best one around here.

Seems like his results at the last mock examination was pretty good.

I think he could get into college too.

Boasting about your brother again.

I'm back

Jun, welcome back.

Another lecture?

Yeah...

What? I'm saying this for your own good.

You've got to be a little more serious.

Have you ever worked hard for a single thing in your life?

You can't always be pouting to your parents and making them worry.

Onichan.

Isn't your advice enough already?

Hiroto will properly consider things.

Chika, there's no need to be so nice

to someone as childish as him.

I'm not being nice.

Hurry and go get dressed.

I'll make a hot drink for you.

Ok. Cafe au lait please.

Ok.

Oii!

Just try laying a hand on my sister. I'll beat you up.

understand.

I've got mail!

Mail? From the high school student?

Yes. It's so cute.

"This Sunday I'll be going diving.

"Right now, the water's still cold. Even with a suit on, it still feels like I can catch a cold."

"Although I can't show you what the temperature feels like..."

"I'll send you pictures I take with the underwater camera next time."

It's cute.

Isn't he? Most guys these days want to meet right away, they've got other things in mind.

But this guy doesn't say that.

I told him I was interested in diving so all we've talked about is the ocean.

Somehow it feels very sweet.

About the ocean?

This makes me feel more interested instead.

I've read your mail. I'd like to know more about your life in school. What does it feel like everyday?

School's a lot of fun. I spend more time talking to my friends than studying though. Well, I guess that's because I'm a chatter box.

Jun, dinner's ready.

be right down.

Shogo-san!

How about going for a drink?

Not today. I've been going home past midnight the last few days.

That's just a few moments away too.

No, we can always go out another day. Good work.

Good job!

Welcome back, Dad.

You're awake.

Yes. Ah, I'll do it.

No, it's aright, you must be tired.

It's ok. I've gotten used to work.

There's no need to over do things.

You said you you wanted to relax and live the way you want.

I want to live life just like everyone else.

But your health isn't the same as everyone else's.

Everything's fine.

Actually, it looks like you're the one that's gotten tired lately.

That's true.

Lately, juvenile crimes have changed.

More and more, no one knows the reason for why they happen.

But don't worry, I'm fine.

I hope so.

It's hot!

Shall I take the wrap off?

It's ok. I've got it.

Then, Itadakimasu.

It's delicious.

Really?

It tastes exactly like your mother's cooking.

That's strange, surely you wouldn't remember your mother's cooking?

learned this taste from you Dad.

Eh?

You've cooked for me since I was little.

I've just imitated that taste.

My cooking tastes this good?

...going house to house and look for new customers.

For the time being, this morning your job

will be to look for new customers, is that understood?

Yes.

These are little gifts.

Work hard.

We're going to be running around like this for a whole day?

We'll just do our best.

I any case we're just newcomers. Let's go.

The tire's a little worn.

The brakes also not working too well. It's dangerous.

Maybe it's better to change a new one.

Yes, it's probably better to change a new one but,

in this case, just a little oil

here and there will fix it.

Really?

Isn't that?

Oiii!

Aren't you something, practicing how to ride all by yourself.

Who's practicing?

put hand on to the back, try riding one more time.

Who wants to ride like that?

Oii!

Get out of the way!

Wait up.

Hurry up!

You're too slow!

Everyone's riding.

Why should you care..

I don't merely sell bikes.

You don't know how many kids have learnt to ride by my ands of mine.

More than two digit numbers.

That's to say, more than a hundred.

I'm a pro of pros.

However, since you're not interested, I'm going home.

See you

Oji-chan.

Oji-chan?

Yes.

I'm Katase from Hikari Shinyou Kinko.

I'm here today to see if you're interested in signing up to be a new customer.

Sorry, I'm busy right now.

If you haven't got an account with us, please don't miss this opportunity.

I'm sorry but I've already got

three accounts with other banks.

I see, however if there's anything you'd like to know, please get in touch with us.

That's it... that's it...

Ah, just a bit more, but you're getting it.

One more time.

Don't give up.

I've got youLet's go.

Let's go.

Keep going

Don't let go.

won't.

Keep going, go...

Like that, keep going...

Make sure you don't let go!

Hey Yuta-kun! You're riding by yourself!

Waa!

Congratulations!

Apt

Wait!

Use your brakes! You're heading for the street!

Oii!

What are you doing?

Are you alright?

I'm fine... it's ok.

I'm sorry.

I'm fine.

Ah, you're hurt

Wait a minute.

Sorry.

It's ok

Sit over there, on that bench.

What shall we do about it? Shall I take your stocking off for you?

Eh?

I'm kidding, just kidding.

Sorry.

That uniform, it's Hikari Shinyou Kinko isn't it?

Yes.

I've never seen you before.

I go there often as I've got business dealings.

Ah, more like paying my loan.

Ah, did you apologize to the one-chan? You're the one that crashed into her.

That's because you let go of me.

What? Because of me you can now ride.

could've done it myself.

Is that right, then my apologies.

Alright, done. How's that?

Thank you.

It's ok. You can now ride alone right?

So go practice.

That's good.

Ah, I taught him how to.

Oii!

What?

Thank you.

Cute kid.

I've got to go.

Ah, be passing Hikari Shinyou Kinko so I can give you a ride.

You don't have to.

Don't worry, your leg hurts doesn't it?

It's ok. Besides, I'm not done with work yet.

Eh? Work?

What the!

Hey!

What's a high school kid like you playing pachinko?

Natsuo-san...

By the way,

it's about time you had your own bank account.

Eh?

Our interest rates are a little better too, please don't miss this opportunity.

Sorry but no thank you.

Sorry to have disturbed you.

Got it, new application.

Eh?

The handwritings a little messy but it's ok isn't it?

The guy will come by with his seal later.

Thank you. This is great.

Hang in there, newbie.

Thank you for everything.

It's no big deal!

Well then, good bye.

Ahh...

high school student too. Being an office lady is tough. I'm moaning again this time. Feels like I can talk to you about anything.

Sorry Jun but could you help me with the inventory?

I'll be right down.

Jun-nichan, lend me your compass.

Oni-chan!

Really an office lady?

Yes, I think so.

This is fun.

Oh, this?

It's really an office lady.

"Feels like I can talk to you about anything"

Nice isn't it?

I guess Jun's already at that age.

I see.

Looks like it's going to be a hot day today.

What is it?

Nothing. What is it?

Ah, it's going to be hot.

Jun-kun.

Is there anything you're hiding from me?

Eh?

No, uhm...

The office lady who's older than you.

When did it start?

You saw?

Sorry, just a little. Sorry.

No matter what, you...

But this actually makes me feel at ease.

I actually thought you had no interest in girls.

Besides, you've never gone out with a girl before.

Bring her home next time.

We haven't met.

Eh?

We haven't met.

Why not?

Just talking through mail is good enough.

She could be a nice person, if it were me I'd want to meet up.

I don't want to meet her!

Jun...

I'm different from you.

Jun!

You're sure your brother isn't home?

It's ok. They've gone diving and won't be back until late.

What if he comes back suddenly to find us alone together? I'll be in danger!

I said it'll be ok.

But it's not good. We'll be found out one day.

We won't.

It really bothers you doesn't it? Your hearing.

That's why you haven't met her.

I'm different from you

Don't blame it on your hearing just because you haven't got courage.

Jun.

Have a little more self confidence, just like when you're swimming in the ocean.

Because that's when you're the best.

Do I sound too cool?

guess it's the orange rays of the setting sun that's getting to me.

Sorry, sorry.

Shall we go? Chika's got to be lonely all alone.

Let's go home. Let's go, let's go

Hey.

I'm going to meet up with him today, that high school student.

Got a reply to say that he wanted to meet up too.

I'd like to meet you too. Let me know the time and place. Jun.

That's great

Suetsugu Hiroto-san.

Yes.

This is your bank book.

I don't have any money, didn't have a choice but to open this.

But Natsuo-san insisted

Natsuo-san is?

Eh? Aren't you friends?

only met him once in the park.

He's a nice guy.

Just a busy body I think.

OUTHERAN

That outfit suits you, you look good.

Really?

Do you have money? She's an office lady so

places around here aren't good enough.

Make sure you go to a proper restaurant.

It's ok.

Chika, let me have some money from the household expenses.

Haven't got any more.

There is. Under the box in the refrigerator.

How come you know?

I know everything that goes on in this house.

Don't hide anything.

Here.

It's a loan

know.

This should be enough.

Have fun.

Then, I'm off.

Have a good time.

Have a good time! Have a good time.

Have a good time.

Be careful, especially cars!

I'm going.

Have a good time!

Are you Jun-kun?

You're Jun-kun aren't you?

Good evening.

You're even better looking than imagined.

I wonder if he'll really meet with the office lady.

I wonder where Jun will take her for dinner.

Probably Italian.

In a dim setting, getting into the mood,

they'll even forget about food, meeting one another.

That's great, that Jun.

That's getting carried away.

That's true.

You talk too much.

Asahaya Where do you live?

Asahaya.

Eh?

Asahaya.

Asahaya? What a coincidence! I'm working at the Hikari Shinyou Kinko in front of the station.

You must be really smart.

You've got a promising future. I probably can't compare to you.

What's wrong?

I've got something to tell you.

Why are you speaking so strangely?

can only speak like this.

Eh?

Actually, I wanted to tell you in the mail yesterday.

Actually, I...

You kept this from me?

That's mean.

So you lied.

It's not what you think!

Yes.

Isn't Jun a little bit late?

Oh?

Umm... what do you mean?

Well it's a first date so it's not likely that he'll stay over.

As long as it's Jun-nichan, he won't.

But she's older isn't she? Jun's also a guy.

If the mood changes and they feel good,

then this will happen, that will happen...

Don't start imagining things.

It's already this hour and yet he hasn't called, it's a bit strange.

I'll go to the station to take a look.

I wonder if anything's happened to Jun-nichan.

Go on to bed, and make sure you lock up.

Be careful.

What are you doing here?

I wanted to listen to some CDS.

Oh.

If you're going to be late

then give us a call.

Sorry.

So how was it?

Ah, it was fun.

She works at the Shinyou Kinko in front of the station.

We went for dinner.

She doesn't mind the strange way I speak.

She's nice.

see.

Just like you said, I'm glad we met.

I'm really glad we met.

What song were you listening to?

There's no CD in here.

What happened?

Jun.

Tell me the truth.

I, lied.

You're kidding.

I said I was a chatterbox.

That I chatted more than I studied in school.

I wanted to tell her my handicap

so as soon as we met, I did.

But...

What did she say to you?

What did she say to you?

Jun.

I wanted to apologize for lying...

But... I couldn't.

I'm pathetic.

I couldn't even apologize.

It's pitiful.

Why do you always blame yourself?

She's the one that's in the wrong!

Just because you're hearing impaired doesn't mean you have to retreat.

Just say what you want to say.

It's none of your business.

It is my business!

I can't always be looking after you like a parent!

Stop feeling sorry for yourself and grow up!

Jun-nichan!

You're mean oni-chan.

Jun-nichan's a sensitive person, he can't say what he wants to!

On top of that you...

Then why did you say all that?

I don't want him to get hurt any more.

He can't go on being unable to say what he wants.

The one that Dad's the most worried about is Jun.

If I don't do this, he'll end up denying himself the things in life.

That won't do.

Oni-chan.

Looks like there's no happy stories after all.

Hm?

That high school student yesterday was really awful.

But I've found someone else.

Look

Umm, this "Yuki" is...

Sorry, I didn't use my real name because I was afraid.

You know, stalkers and all that, that's why I've always used your nameWelcome.

Welcome.

Ahh...

Thank you for the other day.

The person you introduced Suetsugu-san came by yesterday

and I've given him his bank book.

So it was you.

Eh?

apologize for my brother having lied to you, sorry.

No, umm...

However there's something I want to say to you.

There are a lot of people in this world.

Among them are people who can't walk or use their hands, or people who are blind.

Even those whose appearances hide a handicapThere are a lot of people who live

with handicaps and illnesses.

I'm not saying that you have to treat them nice.

Just treat them like they were normal!

I don't know what you said to my brother,

but you really hurt him.

No one has the right to hurt another person!

Hey, don't you go losing heart, baby

There's nothing to worry about

Just keep going, as strong as always. Get it on

Yesterday, I was a mess

And you were just striking out

But we had searched for that hugeOh! Summer time

Yo! Let's taste the summer, beneath the sun...

Smile! More, more!

Yo! Yesterday's mistakes and tomorrows blunders

Scrounge and fuss over them

Yo! Let's be reborn beneath the sun

Let summer come! More, more!

Yo! Let's take our messed up problems

And kiss them bye-bye to the blue sky

It's alright, the world's

still spinningOh my shine

Because you'll give me tomorrow