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EarthBuri Team Subs presents: KANEKO MISUZU STORY ~ Everyone is different and everyone is wonderful ~

What a beautiful massive sky!

Mr. Sun, thank you again... (Spring 1920, Misuzu 17 years old)

(Spring 1920, Misuzu 17 years old)

...for another beautiful day! (Spring 1920, Misuzu 17 years old)

[A Bird, a Bell and I] "No matter how wide I spread my arms"

"I can't fly into the sky at all"

"But that little bird who can fly up in the sky"

"He can't run on the ground as fast as me"

"No matter how much I shake myself..."

"I will not make a beautiful sound"

"But that beautiful sounding bell..."

"It doesn't know as many songs as I do"

"A bell...a bird...and I..."

"Everyone is different and everyone is wonderful"

(Kaneko BunEi-do)

(Senzaki Village in Ootsu-gun, Yamaguchi Prefecture)

Where is she?

She is not here yet. I wonder where she is...

She will be home soon.

- Welcome home! - Grandmother.

You've studied so hard.

Congratulations on your graduation.

Teru, congratulations.

Thank you.

It's all thanks to you two.

What're you doing?

- Hello. - Masasuke-san, what's the occasion?

He's here to celebrate your graduation.

And he's got your congratulatory gift from your mother, too.

- Really? - Teru-chan...

I heard you've represented the entire graduation class and read the speech.

Masasuke-san too... you've improved your violin skills quite well.

What was it you were playing?

It's a minuet by Mozart.

Eh? Oh my~! That's amazing.

Forget about me. Let's go to the ocean.

What for?

What do you mean 'what's for...' I just want to go.

Then why don't you go by yourself..

Teru, you have a visitor.

Hohoyo-chan!

Teru-chan, congratulations on your graduation.

You came all the way from Misumi?

Masasuke-san too came all the way from Shimonoseki, right?

- Long time no see. - Same to you.

From Misumi to Senzaki, it isn't too far.

I, too, have much to tell you anyway.

Then, let's go to the ocean.

- Let's go to the ocean. - Grandmother, I'll be back!

Hey... Red-bean rice* will be ready soon. (*Staple celebration food)

Yes.

What did you want to tell me? It's about Koeda-sensei, right?

- How did you know? - I can see it on your face.

The ocean is calm and quiet today.

You don't need to pretend.

You love him, right? You wanted to marry him, right?

You should see yourself in the mirror.

But that Koeda-sensei... Where is he?

He was transferred since then... He is in Kanazawa...

Kanazawa? That Kanazawa?

Yes... He's a teacher at an all girls school in Kanazawa.

So, you go to see him that far?

No...we exchange letters...

That's nice.

Teru-chan... why do you say that?

There's nothing nice about it. It's so heartrending...

It's so nice to experience the heartrending feelings.

When you understand such heartrending feelings...

...you can understand love and pathos.

Really? You think so?

Yes, I think so.

Thank you. I feel little better now.

I wasn't sure if I should go forward with it...

- Turn around slowly. - Eh?

There is a heartrending person there.

Masasuke-san!

Teru-chan, there you are.

I've been looking for you.

He's been there for a while.

Teru-chan, just pretend you didn't notice.

Masasuke-san, do you need me?

Yes, grandmother said the red-bean rice is ready so you should come home.

Masasuke-san!

I ate too much red-bean rice.

I feel like I'm going to blow up.

I haven't seen Masasuke-san for a while but he has grown up.

He often comes over for no particular reason.

Of course, he comes over to see you.

- But... - Masasuke-san...

- He doesn't yet know the truth, right? - Hush.

Masasuke-san still believes you're...

...his cousin, right?

In reality, you are his sister... he still doesn't know that?

- He still doesn't know. - He doesn't know about his mother, too?

He thinks she is an aunt who became his stepmother.

Even though she is his real mother?

Isn't that cruel?

I feel sorry for Masasuke-san.

Masasuke-san is old enough.

- Isn't it time to tell him the truth...? - Please stop.

When Masasuke-san was going to be adopted as a newborn...

...my uncle in Shimonoseki told us never to tell the truth.

If the truth ever comes out, my mother will be in trouble.

(Ueyama BunEi-do)

(Shimonoseki)

Master is home!

- Master, welcome home. - Welcome home!

- Is Masasuke home? - I don't believe so.

Welcome home.

Is Masasuke in Senzaki again?

Yes, he said he told you.

I heard about it but never gave him permission.

Masasuke is on a spring break.

What's wrong with going away for a few days?

I'm sure you do remember but when Fuji was alive...

...we intentionally kept Masasuke away from Senzaki.

Fuji and I...

With all due respect, Kensuke and Teru have grown up.

They will never tell Masasuke that he is their brother.

At home, everyone treats Masasuke as the only son of Ueyama BunEi-do and spoils him.

But over there, Kensuke and Teru treat him as a cousin...

...without flattery or reserve.

I think it's good for Masasuke.

If Fuji and I had our own child...

...I wouldn't have to worry about such trivial things.

- Then, we should... - We should what?

Masasuke is not a child anymore. Isn't it about time to tell the truth?

Don't be ridiculous!

I have my own plans.

When the time is right, I'll tell him.

- Grandmother, may I ask you something? - What is it?

Something I can't ask anyone else but you.

Can you keep this a secret between us?

If you insist...

I'll never tell anyone.

Can cousins fall in love?

There are some cousins who fall in love with each other...

...and get married, right?

- Right, Grandmother? - Yes, you are right.

That's not a crime, right?

It's nothing to be ashamed of, right?

You are right.

So...

- So... - 'So...'?

So... what is it?

Sorry, Grandmother. I can't tell you.

I can't...

(Summer 1921, Misuzu 18 years old)

"Fish in the ocean are sad..."

"I feel sorry for the..."

"Fish in the ocean..."

Masasuke-san.

When did you get here?

I've been here for a while. I was watching you.

Really?

I see the rabbits hopping today.

Rabbits hopping?

See, you can see the white waves there, right?

It looks like white rabbits hopping.

- Oh... - The fishermen...

...called it that from long ago.

Instead of saying the ocean is getting rough...

...they said rabbits are hopping.

Since I was little, I love those words.

Rabbits hopping.

That maybe what made Teru-chan...

...to start writing poems.

Masasuke-san, how?

How did you know that I write poems?

Others may not noticed but I did.

Someday... someday...

Someday, what?

Don't need it to be a big publication...

Just a little book of poems.

Someday, when I open one of the pages slowly...

...my poem will be in it.

Is that what your dream is right now?

Poet Kaneko Teru.

Kaneko Misuzu.

Kaneko Misuzu?

Yes.

My pen name.

Why? Why Kaneko Misuzu?

Um... not sure why...

- Eh? - Really...

I don't know why but it just popped in my head.

Teru-chan, you are quite random.

Yes, I am.

Oh, by the way, what is your dream?

I have many dreams but my father will not allow it.

You are the heir to the Ueyama-BunEi-do.

I don't think I'm suited for a business.

Do you really want to become a violinist?

I'm not cut out for it. You really have to practice hard everyday.

- More than that... - What?

I won't tell anyone. I promise.

I'm not really sure yet...

...but I want to be someone who create things.

Artist, novelist...

...or maybe work with earth to make potteries.

I'm sure Masasuke-san's father will be very angry at me but...

What? I'll keep it a secret, too. Tell me.

Masasuke-san's dream...

I wish I can help you make it come true.

Teru-chan, please make one of my dreams come true.

- What are you talking about? - I want to hear one of your poems.

- It's embarrassing. - Please, Teru-chan.

I want to be the first in the world...

I want to hear the poem of Kaneko Misuzu.

That's my dream right now.

[Is it an Echo?] If I say 'Let's play', it'll say 'Let's play'...

If I say 'stupid', It'll say 'stupid'...

If I say 'I'm not going to play with you...' it'll say 'I'm not going to play with you...'

Then, when I get a little lonely...

If I say 'I'm sorry', it'll say 'I'm sorry'...

Is it an echo?

No... everyone does...

That's an amazing poem.

Thank you.

Masasuke-san

Thank you.

- Let's hurry or we won't make it. - Yes.

Michi, medicine!

- What's wrong? - I got a headache.

That's not good. Just a moment.

- Saki, some warm water. - Yes, ma'am!

Since I can't count on my heir, I don't have time to be sick.

He said he wants a violin, so I got it for him.

He said he wants an organ, I got him that, too.

I got him everything he wanted...

All because I wanted him to take over the business someday.

But every chance he gets, Masasuke will...

...go to Senzaki, like he is hiding from me!

Ma'am.

He is still young. Let him be for now...

Fuji did not spoil him like you do!

Maybe it was a mistake to get remarried to you.

Please take the medicine and take a little rest.

- Ah! - Master!

Master... Master!

- I'm home. - Ah, welcome home.

- You have a visitor. - Eh?

It's Hohoyo-chan.

No~. I never said that...

Eh~? You're being ridiculous.

Um...

Brother, I'm home.

- What are you doing? - Chiusa-chan?

It's been a while, Teru-chan.

- Why are you here? - I met her while I was delivering the books...

I heard she was your elementary school classmate.

She was always the class president...

...but she wouldn't talk to me much....

Teru is a gentle person.

I'm going to marry Chiusa.

- Marriage!? - Isn't it strange?

Teru-chan who was the head of the class will become my younger sister (In-law).

Well, here is a telegram from Shimonoseki.

Eh?

"Matsuzo collapsed..."

"Come hurry. ~Michi."

Subs by EarthBuri Team

Translation and fine timing: danburi

QC and Editing: earthcolors

Special thanks: furransu

Masasuke-san is here to visit you.

How are you feeling, father?

I'll be home in no time. How is the business?

It's fine. Everyone is working hard for you.

He ate all his lunch.

Doctors are amazed with his recovery, too.

I want to go back to work as soon as possible.

Father, don't push yourself too much, just because you feel a little better.

You must stop smoking and drinking, too.

I never thought you'll be telling me things like that. I feel old.

- I'm seeing you in a new light. - Eh?

You come so often to see him although it's quite far. You're more dutiful than I thought.

To be honest, visiting him is just an excuse...

...actually I'm here to see you. - Eh?

I can talk to you about anything, without worrying about anyone.

If possible, I wish he'll stay here forever.

You shouldn't say such a thing even as a joke!

His joy in life are Masasuke-san and his business.

He is enduring the treatment so he can go back home soon.

Ah~ I must go back.

Here you go again, running away!

I've been working since I was 10. I worked at many different book stores...

I worked really hard to make BunEi-do this big.

I didn't like the thought of not having someone to take over my business...

...so I adopted Masasuke.

I want Masasuke to take over the business no matter what...

For him to take over the business...

He must stay as...my blood... my real son...

So I must make sure one more time...

No matter what happens...

...don't ever tell him you and him are siblings.

Mother also told me... to never to tell.

I'll never tell him.

If you ever break your promise...

I'll divorce your mother Michi.

Enough.

You can go to bed now.

Good night.

(Spring 1922, Misuzu 19 years old)

I'm home!

Ah! Welcome home.

Chiusa-chan, have you been looking after the store for us?

I'm now a part of this Kaneko family.

I'll look after the store and cook for the family, too.

- Ah! Teru, welcome home. - Glad to be home.

Is Shimonoseki's Master all well now? Is he out of the hospital?

- Yes. - You took good care of him for a long time.

Ne~ Haven't you told Teru-chan about me?

I felt awkward telling her that we got married while she was away.

Teru-chan, I'm sorry.

I took your loving brother away from you.

Teru, don't worry about it.

Chiusa may be foulmouthed but she's really a good-natured girl.

Chiusa-chan, welcome to our family.

Here, have some these.

You made seaweed rice balls for me? I'm so happy.

- We don't need dinner. - Are you going somewhere?

We're going to my parents' house.

Everyone in my family loves to drink so Kensuke-san has fun there.

No one here drinks, that's why... See you later.

See you later.

Brother has changed.

Originally, Chiusa-san was the one coming after Kensuke.

Kensuke didn't look too thrilled for a while.

Well, but now, he is mad about her.

He's no longer the brother I know.

Don't be too sad.

I'm always on your side.

Yes, Grandmother.

I'll have another one.

Oh, it's delicious.

Teru-chan, move aside.

Cooking is my job.

Why not let Teru do some cooking for you.

I want to learn the taste of this family so I'm learning from Grandmother.

Teru-chan will leave this family sooner or later, right?

That'll be much later.

Teru needs something to do in the house, too.

I envy you.

Teru-chan has Grandmother on your side.

I'll go fold the wash.

- Would you like something to eat? - No, I don't need it.

Kensuke-san came to visit this evening.

What did he want?

- I have something to ask of you. - Why so formal?

Can Teru-chan live with us?

- What? - Teru-chan and Chiusa-san...

...are not doing well together...

Kensuke-san and Grandmother... don't know what to do about it...

My mother did mention a bit about that... during the last time I visited them...

Even so, why do we have to take care of Teru!?

Father, you are in Teru-chan's debt...

She took care of you in the hospital for 6 months.

That was because Michi was busy so she filled in her place...

That has nothing to do with this!

- Father. - What?

Thanks to you, I'm able to graduate from school.

From this moment on I will be reformed and work hard to assist you in the business.

And I'll promise to you that I'll take over this business someday.

So please, I beg you...

Master, I beg you too. Please help Teru!

I got it.

We'll take Teru in.

Masasuke, don't ever forget your promise.

- Yes. - Thank you very much!

I heard you're going to Shimonoseki. Is that true?

I was so surprised when your brother told me.

I can't depend on my brother forever.

It sounds like they have a job for me out there, too.

Teru-chan, I don't like you.

You could've at least told me the truth.

- About what? - About Chiusa-chan...

You two weren't getting along well, right?

Your brother told me the reason you're going to Shimonoseki...

But it wasn't Chiusa-chan's fault that I'm leaving.

If I were in her shoes, I'm sure I would feel awkward, too...

...for having a former classmate as a sister-in-law.

But I'm glad your mother was able to help you.

Yes, I never thought my uncle will agree with it...

...so I'm very grateful.

I'm sure Masasuke-san is very happy...

...to be able to live with Teru-chan whom he adores.

Hohoyo-chan, how about you? How are your wedding plans?

We were planning to have a wedding in June but...

Koeda-sensei's father passed away.

So we have to postpone for a while.

I see...

Things don't always go the way we want...

Here. Take a look.

I made a book of a collection of children's songs that I love.

"Canary"... "The Harvest Moon"...

"Seven Baby Birds," "Blue-Eyed Doll"...

There are so many more!

This is a gift for you.

- For me? - Yes.

You made this beautiful book for me?

I made it to commemorate my departure to Shimonoseki.

I'm not sure if I should accept such an important book.

I'm so grateful but it's too good for me... I don't know what to say...

I hope we can stay friends forever.

Of course we will.

I'm so happy! Such a wonderful poem book with warm friendship.

You can see it... our friendship?

Yes, I can see it. It's filled in this book.

- Where? - Here.

See? You can see it too, right?

I see it, I see it. I can see our friendship!

I wonder if she missed the train...

Sorry I'm late!

- Welcome! - Mother...

I'm really grateful for taking me in.

You should thank the Master.

Thank you.

- You made it. - Let me avail myself of your kind offer.

Thank you very much for your kindness.

Oh, Teru-chan, you're here.

- Yes. I just got here. - I see.

I know you just got here but let me tell you my expectations.

- Yes. - This is not Senzaki.

You may be a cousin of Masasuke...

...but he is the heir to this Ueyama BunEi-do.

And you're an employee of this BunEi-do.

You must distinguish accordingly.

- Yes. - In front of other employees...

Call me 'Master' and call Masasuke 'Young Master.'

Why do you have to say this now? She just got here!

Don't interfere with this!

Every chance he gets, Masasuke may treat you special but...

...don't get carried away. Watch yourself.

I understand.

Teru will be working at ShoHin-kan at the Nishi-no-hata.

I know Teru loves books.

I'm counting on you.

Yes. I'll do my best.

What is it you want to talk to me?

- Go to apprenticeship. - Eh?

Go to Tokyo.

Why, all of sudden?

There is a place called RokuGo-kan bookstore in Nihonbashi.

Work there as an apprentice.

Wait a minute. This is too sudden...

I have been thinking about it. I just wasn't sure where to send you.

I got the acceptance from them.

Why do you decide everything! I can't accept this.

I've already decided. You'll leave on the day after tomorrow.

- Day after tomorrow!? - You are the heir to this BunEi-do.

The most important aspect of business is how to deal with employees.

To learn that, you must work as an employee.

- If I say no? - This is my order.

If Fuji was alive, she would've agreed with me.

Go work 2 years under someone else!

- Two years!? - That's all, this discussion is over!

(Nishi no Hata, ShoHin-kan)

Thank you very much. (Nishi no Hata, ShoHin-kan)

Welcome to the sto--..

Young master.

What's wrong? Such a deep sigh...

He told me to go to Tokyo.

All of sudden he tells me to leave tomorrow... for 2 years...

- Teru-chan. - Yes.

Please say something.

- I don't know what to say... - You don't feel anything?

About me going to Tokyo so suddenly...

Can you tell me how you feel, before I leave for Tokyo?

Teru-chan.

Do you have someone you love?

Do you?

- I do. - Who?

- I can't tell you. - You're lying.

It's not a lie. I'm not lying.

Teru-chan, when you lie, you repeat same thing more then once.

No, you are wrong.

I do have someone I love.

So once you are in Tokyo, young master...

Please find someone nice.

Teru-chan!

Teru-chan, I don't care if you love someone...

My feelings won't change.

(Summer 1923)

Hey, what are you doing!? Hurry up!

I'm sorry.

September issues.

Later, I'll deliver to ShoHin-kan, too.

(Magazine Title: "Fairy Tale")

Ah!

(Magazine Title: "Golden Star")

Huh!

(Magazine Title: "Women's Pictorial Magazine")

Eh!

(Magazine Title: "Women's Club")

Oh, my! Mother, mother, mother!

"Selected work comments by Saijo Yaso*" (*Poet, lyricist & a scholar of French literature)

" 'The Magic Mallet' by Kaneko Misuzu-san is..."

"...surrounded by warm and fuzzy feelings."

" 'A Fish' shows kindness and fresh feeling..."

What is it? Did you forget something?

What is it?

" 'A Fish,' 'The Magic Mallet' by Kaneko Misuzu..."

" 'A Pigeon at the Vegetable Store' by Kaneko Misuzu"

" 'A Funeral' by Kaneko Misuzu"

Who is this Kaneko Misuzu?

It's me. Me!

Eh? It's yours?

Teru's poems are published in Tokyo magazines!?

Yes. They were selected by all 4 magazines!

I wasn't confident but I entered them.

And all of them were selected!

Oh, Teru, congratulations.

I'm so happy. I feel like I'm dreaming!

It's not a dream. Teru's talent has finally awakened and bloomed.

"She came like a comet!"

"Nursery song poet, Kaneko Misuzu."

"I'll applause to her birth."

This poem 'A Fish' is the very first poem that I wrote.

Kaneko Misuzu's maiden work.

[A fish]...

"I feel sorry for those fish in the ocean"

"Rice are made by people"

"Cattle are raised by people"

"Carps in the pond are fed by people"

"But those fish in the ocean..."

"...no one took care of them..."

"...and never bothered anyone..."

"But eaten by me like this..."

"I really feel sorry for those fish"

(Spring 1924, Misuzu 21 years old)

[Clock for the child] "I wonder if there is a clock... That's able to see it from far away..."

"It's so large like a castle... Inside the clock, there's room... ...Where everyone's working together to wind the clock..."

Welcome-- ...Masasuke-san!

I'm sorry, young master.

Don't call me young master, call me Masasuke.

But why are you here?

You know the great Kanto earthquake last year, right?

The company I was working for burned to the ground, too.

That was so horrible...

Enough about me. Teru-chan, congratulations.

'The Star of Nursery Song Poet... the Birth of Kaneko Misuzu.'

You read it?

I read every magazine with your poems in it.

That famous Saijo Yaso-sensei said "Kaneko Misuzu is no longer a newcomer"

"A poet who's unparalleled to anyone!" He praised you so freely.

I was so happy I over ate.

I ate so much I got sick.

- What did you eat? - Sakura-mochi (rice cake wrapped in cherry leaf)

- How many? - 20.

20 of them? What's wrong with you, young master.

Masasuke, what are you doing here!?

Father, I'm home.

I went to see you at the station!

I'm sorry...I took an earlier train...

Enough excuses. Hurry and go home. Everyone is waiting for you.

Yes.

- Teru! - Yes.

Your...

Teru.

Yes.

I got the letter from your grandmother in Senzaki.

Chiusa-chan hasn't been feeling well.

She's back at her parents for more than 2 weeks.

How about if you go home and help your grandmother?

I would love to but...

What about my work?

I'm sure Master will take care of it.

If that's the case... I wonder what's wrong with Chiusa-chan.

What is it?

Master is concerned...

...about Masasuke.

He said to keep you away from him.

He wants you and Masasuke to stay away from each other for a while.

Master is the one who suggested for you to go to Senzaki.

If he is so concerned,...

...why doesn't he tell the truth?

It's hard for me, too.

Why? Master said he will tell the truth...

...in good timing. Why doesn't he tell the truth?

I'm sure that'll be much later.

I'm sure Master and Fuji already planned the timing.

Mother, are you happy? Being married to your sister's husband?

I don't care about myself.

I'm happy just to be able to live close to Masasuke.

I think you'll understand how I feel someday...

...when you become a mother yourself.

I won't get married.

It'll be nice if you can keep writing poems and live like this for the rest of your life...

Good night.

Teru, you are amazing.

I'm going around the neighborhood showing off your poems and bragging.

You're repeating yourself since last night.

Yes, that's enough. More importantly...

...don't you think Chiusa-chan should be taken to the larger hospital?

Her illness is called whimsical.

Every time she doesn't like something, she just go back to her parents.

That's not a nice thing to say.

She is your wife.

No one can understand the real problem between husband and wife.

It's best to leave them alone.

Good morning!

That's Hohoyo-chan.

I've been reading those magazines for nursery songs but...

But lately, I buy them just to read your poems.

Thank you.

By the way, what is it that you want to tell me?

I'm finally going to get married.

That's great. Congratulations!

- I have one more thing to tell you. - Huh, what is it?

Koeda-sensei has been assigned to an elementary school in Korea.

I'm going with him.

To Korea?

It was really sudden so I was in a panic.

Korea is so far away...

Won't you be lonely?

To live in an unknown land so far away...

I'm going to be with Koeda-sensei who is a dependable and kind person.

I'll be fine, no matter where I go.

Besides...

I have this book of poem "Broken Piano" you made for me.

I'll take this with me to remind me of you.

So...you're going to be a bride....

Don't cry.

I'm not crying.

I wonder where I'm going to be drifted to...

Wonder where...?

- Go make a delivery! - Yes.

Teru-san! Welcome home.

I'll be in your care again.

- Welcome home! - Nice to be back.

Let me introduce him to you. He is a new employee, Kirihara.

This is the person in charge of ShoHin-kan, Teru-san.

She is Master's niece.

I'm Teru. Nice to meet you.

I'm Kirihara. Nice to meet you, too.

Teru-san isn't just another employee here.

- She is an amazing person. - Yes, yes, really amazing!

That's enough...

Teru-chan! Can I see you?

Take a look at this.

"The physical examination for conscription"?

Right here.

I was... adopted.

Did you know about this?

When I saw this, I couldn't believe my eyes...

My late mother wasn't the one who gave birth to me?

I know nothing!

Haven't you heard anything from your mother or grandmother?

Who are my real parents?

I'm sure I was born to this world without anyone's blessing.

Why did they hide this from me?

I'm going to confront my father.

- Don't! - Then tell me!

Who... Who is my real mother?

Even if you find the truth, what are you going to do about it now!?

Real parents are those who loved you and raised you!

Why don't you give a little thought to how Master feels!?

Master too... it would've been much easier if he told you the truth.

But he couldn't tell you...

All because he didn't want to hurt you.

Can't you understand the pain of hiding the truth from you?

It may be hard but...

Can you stay the same, like nothing happened?

Shouldn't you repay the Master for raising you as his son for all these years?

That's all I wanted to say.

I'll leave the rest to the young master.

I'm sorry for hitting you.

Get me a cigarette.

- The doctor told you not to smoke. - Cigarette!

I hope Masasuke won't go on a rampage.

Even if he may go on rampage...

If we explain to him the reason, he'll understand.

And we no longer need to keep lying...

No matter how much he insists...

...I'm going to keep lying. - Why?

I'll tell him he is a mistress's child.

I want to stay as Masasuke's father.

For that, I don't care if I have to keep lying.

That's why...I have no intention of telling him you are his mother.

Teru, did Masasuke ask you anything?

- No, I haven't seen him. - I see...

Is dinner ready yet?

I'm starving. Is there any cake or snack?

Dinner will be ready soon. Just wait a little longer.

Father, you're not supposed to be smoking.

We can't afford you to be sick again.

No smoking... no drinking... there is nothing fun for me.

You have your business, father.

We all still need you.

I got it...

I got it.

Teru-san, you got a visitor.

Koeda-sensei...

You are Koeda-sensei, right?

When did you come back from Korea? Is Hohoyo-chan with you?

Um...

On the 21st...

Is something wrong?

Hohoyo had passed away...

I'm on my way back to Korea after finishing the funeral in Misumi.

Hohoyo had been back to take care of her sick mother but...

...she ended up getting sick due to extreme fatigue...

She was bedridden for 10 days and...

Her precious poem book that Teru-san made for her...

I put it in the coffin with Hohoyo.

I wanted to see her...

I wanted to see her...

Hohoyo had this on her wallet all the time...

Teru-san, I want you to have it.

I wanted to see her one more time...

Hohoyo was.... pregnant...

We couldn't save either of them...

I feel so frustrated...!

How can this be...?

I can't....I can't accept this...

Hohoyo-chan, why...?

[Star and a Dandelion] "Deep in the blue sky..."

"...like a little stone in the ocean..."

"...it's hidden until the night falls"

"You can't see the stars in the daylight"

"You can't see but they are there"

"Things you can't see but do exist"

Teru-chan...

Here's some shaved ice.

You should be able to eat some, right?

Thank you.

I must pull myself together.

I'm causing you nothing but trouble.

Don't push yourself.

Considering you and Hohoyo-chan were so close...

...and suddenly she passed away...

It's understandable that you to feel disheartened.

Here, the ice will melt. Open your mouth.

Open wide.

It's delicious.

It's really delicious.

I'm glad, one more bite.

It's delicious.

Is something wrong?

- Yours will melt. - Oh, right.

It's delicious.

Tonight, we'll celebrate Teru's recovery privately.

Unfortunately, Masasuke is out of town on business.

- "I'm sorry I'm late." - We've been waiting for you. Come in.

Kirihara, your seat is next to Teru. Don't be shy and sit.

Yes.

Well, everyone is here so let's toast.

Oi.

Teru, fill his cup.

Teru won't drink.

Then, let's toast to Teru's recovery.

- Cheers! - Cheers!

Kirihara, I heard you are from Kochi. What is your family business?

It's a three generation of Sake makers.

My older brother is helping my father right now.

Don't you need to help, too?

I like to run my own business.

How do you like working here?

It feels rewarding. Although I'm new to this business...

I'm put in charge of handling foreign books...

I feel very honored and challenged.

Drink some more, don't hold back.

I'm ashamed to say but I don't drink nor smoke...

Son of a sake maker who can't drink?

I like sweets instead.

I feel sorry for you!

Anyway, I'm counting on your good work.

I'm believing in you.

Thank you very much!

- I'll work hard to meet your expectations. - Good.

Please allow me...

That was really an arranged meeting with Kirihara-san, wasn't it?

I didn't know either.

But, don't force yourself.

If you don't feel like it...

Teru-san... May I have a word?

Please come in.

If you'll excuse me...

Ma'am, you may be aware of it but...

- About what? - About my past.

I know nothing about your past.

If that's the case, I would like both of you to listen.

Master may be arranging the marriage for Teru-san and me...

...but I feel I'm not fit to marry anyone.

Once I was running my own business in Hakata.

It was going well for a while....

But I was cheated by someone and lost everything.

I lost my will to live and wandering around looking for a place to die....

...and ended up at some hot spring resort...

There I met a Geisha who took me in and took care of me like a mother.

And she said... 'Let's die together...'

We jumped in the river together.

But she died... and I survived....

I did tell Master that I can't accept this arrangement with Teru-san but...

...he said everything is in the past. And told me not to tell anyone about this.

But I couldn't keep hiding...

I don't mind if you reject this arrangement.

Sorry to bother you this late. Have a good night.

Let's reject this arrangement.

But if I do that...

It'll jeopardize your position.

That's your worst trait.

Think of your happiness instead of worrying about others.

Do you know? As the proverb goes, "Don't remarry someone who lost a wife"?

When someone dies, you'll only remember good things as time passes.

Just like my situation...

Take your time... and think thoroughly.

Teru is going to get married.

I'm against it.

Kirihara-san told his story to Teru and I.

About committing suicide with a geisha and he survived.

And he is much older than Teru.

By more than a decade.

Fuji and I had a really big difference in age, too.

What Kirihara told you and Teru too...

He could've kept it to himself.

But he chose to tell the truth.

I really feel the honesty and decency in that man.

...I like him even more. - But...

You may be Teru's mother.

But you're also the Madam of this BunEi-do.

Don't ever forget that!

Send Teru back to Senzaki.

She must prepare for the marriage!

What is it that you want to talk to me about?

Teru's marriage has been decided.

The wedding date is the 17th of next month. The groom will be Kirihara.

That is all.

That's absurd!

Kirihara looks promising.

You really don't know him.

I know how to judge people more than you do.

Has Teru-chan agreed to this!?

Someday you'll take over this Ueyama BunEi-do.

I chose Kirihara to keep the business going until that day.

I'm asking about Teru-chan's feelings.

- It's none of your business. - Are you going to sacrifice Teru-chan...

...for the business' sake? I won't accept that!

- It's already decided. - No, I won't accept!

I want to be with Teru-chan forever!

I love her!

Don't be ridiculous.

I'm the one going to marry Teru-chan!

No... I won't permit it!

- If you're against it, we'll elope. - Elope!?

Before you can do that, I'll kill you and kill myself!

You won't scare me. Why?

- Why can't I marry her? - I won't permit it!!

You can't! Just as your father said!

Why not! Please tell me the reason!

Please answer me!

- That's because... - Silence!

Don't say a word.

- I'm going to see Teru-chan. - Wait!

- Please stop! - Let me go!

- Please stop! - Let go!

Teru-chan...

If you are not sure, you shouldn't get married and sacrifice yourself for my father.

- But it can't be helped. - Why?

- Like I said, it can't be helped. - I won't accept it.

There's not much time left until the wedding.

If I marry Kirihara-san, everything will be fine.

I'm asking your true feelings.

If he takes care of the business...

...young master may be able to follow your dream...

Stop calling me 'young master'!

I've always loved you, Teru-chan.

Please don't marry another man.

I'll protect you with my life!

- Please... please stop! - No, I wont!

I don't want to be separated from Teru-chan. Let's run away together.

We can't do that!

- Stop! - Why!

Why... why can't I love you?

Please answer me! Teru-chan!

Because we are siblings...

I'm your older sister.

That's not true...

That's a lie...

That's so cruel...

Too cruel...

Too cruel!

Stop lying!!

How did this happen!?

I can't accept it!

I'm sorry...

I couldn't tell you...

I don't... I don't believe it...

...It can't be! - Masasuke-san!

It can't be!

Masasuke-san! Masasuke-san!

Masasuke-san!

I know I'm saying this over and over again but...

...marriage will decide your life.

If you have any doubt, you shouldn't do it.

There's still enough time to stop.

If you are not comfortable rejecting it, I'll go tell them myself.

Let's do that.

I'll go to Shimonoseki tomorrow to reject this arrangement.

- Let me go get ready. - Please wait, Grandmother!

This is fine. I've already decided.

Teru...

Don't worry about the others...

You must think of your happiness...

I should get married for my sake, too!

Why?

I...

I need someone to save me...

I need to be saved right now...

Saved?

Teru?

It's so hard...

We can understand each other too well... Masasuke and I...

It's because of the monster...

I have a monster inside of me!

I...

That's why I should get married right away.

I must get married.

It's not a monster.

It's not a monster...

Just a heart...

...of a human being...

Teru...

You've suffered so much...

I didn't know...

You've endured all by yourself...

It must've been so hard...

But, even so...

You must keep it deep inside yourself.

Understood? Teru.

Grandmother...

(February 1926)

Please.

Thank you very much.

Masasuke...

Masasuke, are you in there? I'm coming in.

What are you doing in the dark?

Masasuke...

Please leave me alone...

I have something to tell you...

I don't want to hear anything.

I don't want to be deceived anymore.

Teru-chan told me everything.

Teru did?

You are my mother... right?

Why didn't you tell me?

I was the only one who didn't know anything...

I was too late...

I'm here to talk about that...

We had no intention to hide it from you or to deceive you.

- We believed it was the best for you. - It's too late.

If you want to blame someone, blame me.

Don't ever forget how well your father and Fuji took care of you.

If you ever mistreat them, I'll never forgive you!

Let me ask you this, why did you become the second wife?

To the house where you gave your child away.

It was Fuji's last wish!

She was concerned that a new mother may mistreat you...

That's why she asked me to come here and raise you.

She was concerned about your happiness even when she was dying.

When I think how much she loved you...

I couldn't tell you, I'm your real mother...

No, that wasn't important...

Just living with you... that was more than enough for me...

The reason I gave you up was...

...because I wished for your happiness.

But...

...in the end, I hurt your feelings...

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry!

I'm so sorry for my outburst. I was so ignorant...

Mother...

Mother!

Masasuke...

Masasuke!

This is absurd!

We keep getting returns from Dairen!

Who is responsible for shipping such fastidious books!

I am.

It's you again? Are you trying to make us go out of business!

No, I didn't have time to look into the contents...

Don't give me any excuses!

It just shows you have no business talent.

For future shipping, Fujita, you're in charge.

Yes, sir.

Hurry and go to the ShoHin-kan!

- I'm going out! Call for my ride. - Yes.

- Hey, clean this mess. - Yes.

He keeps messing up and doesn't show any initiative.

He is often late to work.

And disappear somewhere during work hours, too.

He shows the worst example for the store employees.

I've had enough of him...

Master is really regretting for forcing you into marrying him.

Why not divorce him?

Luckily, marriage paper hasn't been filed yet. It's the best time to get a divorce. (Note: In early 20th century, it is common for a couple to not file for marriage papers until the first child is born)

(Note: In early 20th century, it is common for a couple to not file for marriage papers until the first child is born)

But...

But...

What is it?

I'm pregnant...

Pregnant!?

Then, just raise the baby here.

You'll agree, right?

I have no problem with that.

But I was responsible for insisting this marriage to her.

That's why, this time...

I want to leave it up to Teru.

What do you want to do? Teru.

For the sake of this child...

I can't leave Kirihara.

However, business is business. It's a separate issue with Teru.

Next time he causes loss for my business, I have to fire him.

Do you understand that?

Yes...

It's not good for the child either...!

Welcome back!

I heard you're going to fire Kirihara. Is that true?

Yeah. I'm done with him.

Please wait. I'll take responsibility for him.

- No one can talk me out of this any more. - Father.

You are not the only one worrying about Teru.

I too feel the pain.

I feel so sorry for Teru...

- I'm hungry. - I'm hungry~

I'm hungry~!

How pitiful that you had to marry this troublesome man...

Got fired from work, kicked out of the house...

...has a kid on the way.

- What are you going to do? - We are husband and wife...

If we work together, it'll work out.

You don't know the real difficulties in life.

Let me tell you...

If you want to go back to your mother, go right ahead.

My mother made this for us. Let's eat.

Can you hear the nice sound? (November 1926)

Teru?

Te~ru~

Grandmother!

She came all the way from Senzaki to see you.

I made so many baby clothes and...

...I wanted to bring it to you in person.

And here!

Teru's favorite, seaweed rice balls.

Seaweed rice balls! I'm so happy~

Oh my... what a big tummy...

It feels so heavy, whether I'm up or down.

It's a sign of a healthy baby.

Let me get dinner ready.

- Can I touch your tummy? - Sure.

Let's see, the way it's coming down... It must be...

...A girl... - Really?

So you are a girl...

Ah...

She wants some seaweed rice ball. She is kicking my tummy.

You're saying that because you want to eat it, don't you?

I made enough for them. Eat plenty.

I can taste Senzaki.

So delicious.

I was so happy when I heard you're going to have a baby.

- Is it because of all the troubles? - No...

From me to Michi, from Michi to Teru...

And now, from Teru to child of Teru...and...

...the child of the child... generation to generation...

Life will keep continuing...

Just thought of it makes me so happy...

Listening to Grandmother's words...

...makes me feel even more precious.

Does Kirihara-san take good care of you?

Yes.

I'm so glad to hear that.

I made enough baby clothes and diapers...

- Here take a look. - Let's see.

Since the baby isn't here yet, so I don't know if it's a boy or a girl...

You see, these are for a boy...

...and these are for a girl... - Oh...ouch...ouch...

Ah, are you alright!?

Michi! Michi~!

Call the midwife! The baby is coming.

- Yes! - You're fine. You're fine!

Just a little more...

(November 14th, 1926 Birth of Fusae)

[To the Light]

"To the light... to the light"

"Every leaf...will look for the sun"

"Weeds in the shade will...

"To the light...to the light"

"To the open...to the light..."

"Children of the city..."

(Spring 1927, Misuzu 24 years old)

- I'm home. - Welcome home.

It's raining so there's no work.

Assisting a plasterer is not working out.

It can't even pay for the rent.

Since Fusae needs to drink your milk, you need nourishment yourself, too.

I guess I have to borrow some money from the boss.

Don't worry, I'll ask my mother for help.

You promised you won't say that.

I have my pride, too. I don't want to be supported by your family.

Isn't it better than borrowing from others?

Don't you ever try to respect your husband's pride?

- I know what you think of me. - Eh?

You didn't follow me because you loved me.

You were pregnant with Fusae so you had no choice, right?

Are you still writing poems?

It must be nice to have dreams...

Give me some sake...

I thought you didn't drink.

I feel like drinking tonight!

We don't have any... Please wait for a while...

How can I drink sake from your family's charity?!

Excuse me! Is there a Kaneko Misuzu-san here?

- Yes. - Here is telegram.

Fu-chan! I got a telegram from Saijo Yaso-sensei!

I can meet him at the Shimonoseki train station.

Ah, Teru-san!

Unfortunately, Madam is out with Master...

Young master is also out with company clerks.

I'm so disappointed...

Saki-chan, I met him.

I just went to see him... my idol, Saijo Yaso-sensei.

He went out of his way to meet me at the train station. I'm so touched.

I never thought I'll ever be able to meet him in person.

But I can't stand it... I finally meet him in person...

I was so nervous, I couldn't come up with any words...

But I never had this much excitement in my life.

Can you understand how I feel?

- Ye~s... well... - Oh!

Look!

Saijo-sensei gave this to me, his old pen.

I was so happy! But I was so nervous, I couldn't tell him how grateful I am...

I must write more poems to show my gratitude...

I'm going to keep this pen as my good luck amulet.

Hello?

- Since no one's home, let's go home. - Please wait for a moment.

It's from Kensuke-san in Senzaki.

From my brother?

Fu-chan, wait here.

Hello, this is Teru.

Grandmother?

It can't be...

Grandmother...

Grandmother...

Grandmother...

(1930) You're cheating! It's my turn!

- Don't fight. - Fu-chan, watch yourself.

I'm home.

Are you going out?

Look inside the envelope.

Where did this money come from...?

Maybe I finally got the luck.

Then... the new business is going well?

I can give you that much every month now.

- Should I go get some fish or something? - I don't need any.

I'll be late tonight. I'm going out to dinner with an important client.

Oh, you don't need to wait up.

See you later.

Wait.. I said wait...

No... No...

Teru-san.

Fu-chan.

A bath is ready.

I really appreciate it as always.

Don't worry about it.

I do look forward to taking a bath with Fu-chan anyway.

Teru-san.

I don't mean to be rude for asking but...

Are you doing okay with your husband?

Eh...?

You can tell me anything, okay? We've known each other for a long time.

I'm sorry to worry you. I'm fine.

Oh, that's good.

Fu-chan, let's go take a bath.

Then, let's get going. Here here.

Fu-chan, let's take a bath..a bath.

Let's take a bath with me~

A bath is ready...

1...2...3...

I heard from Fujita...

Kirihara's business went flop again?

Yes. I thought it'll work out this time but...

- Hello... - Teru?

Are you sick? You lost weight and your color is not right.

Fu-chan drinks milk a lot so she must be sucking me dry.

- You must eat well then, okay? - Fu-chan is sleeping.

- Oh, I didn't notice... - Michi, take care of Fu-chan for her.

Yes. Come to grandma...

Why did Kirihara's business fail?

The police department ordered to suspend his business...

Suspend his business? Why is that?

When you sell candies with prize tickets, you must get a permit from the police. (Note: Husband's business is wholesale candy)

He should've concentrated in wholesale.

- The President of the bank is here to see you. - Oh.

- Teru-chan, you came to visit? - Yes.

I was in the neighborhood.

Did you lose weight?

Taking care of a child is really hard work.

Teru-chan, you need to take care of yourself.

Young master, is something wrong?

Something happened?

I'm thinking of going to Tokyo.

Tokyo? Are you quitting this work?

I haven't told anyone yet.

I wonder if your father will approve...

Whether he'll approve or not, I'm going.

I'm going to Tokyo and this time...

Your dream from back then?

You said you want to become someone who creates things.

I envy you. Young master, you have a future...

Why? All of sudden...

I wonder if there is a magic that allow you to re-do your life again...

Magic?

A magic...

Yes, a magic

Fu-chan, come, let's play.

Thank you.

Welcome home. You must be tired.

Physical work pays well so it helps.

Masasuke-san just went to Tokyo and...

...already found a job at a famous magazine publisher.

While he is working there, he said he will work towards his dream of becoming a novelist.

Are you mocking me?

If I were the son of BunEi-do, everyone will hire me, too.

Ever since I got married to you, I had no luck!

Serves me right!

I kept quiet until now but... BunEi-do's Master too...

He tried to use me as a stopgap until Masasuke becomes a man.

And he didn't like the flirting between you and Masasuke.

...So he forced you on me! - How can you say that...

This is a man's pen... Who gave it to you?

I know about it.

When someone named Saijo Yaso passed by Shimonoseki, you went behind my back and went to see him, didn't you!?

Please don't talk like that. It's rude to Sensei.

Then why did you hide the telegram from me!?

I didn't want to be told not to go... so I kept quiet...

So the mentor can take advantage of an overexcited student?

I know how it goes!

What's so good about this... This...this...this!

Stop, please, stop!

Please stop. That's discourteous to Sensei!

Have you ever defended me so desperately!?

While I'm working myself to the bone...

You're writing poems and exchanging letters. Who do you think you are?!

Most of all, those stacks of letters get on my nerves.

It's addressed to 'Kaneko Misuzu, care of Kirihara'...

It makes us sound like we're in a common-law relationship!

These letters keep coming because you publish your poems in the magazine!

You shouldn't have time for that right now!

You are a disease carrier!

I'll forbid it.

Writing poems and exchanging letters with your poet friends... Stop them all!

Stop exchanging stupid letters with Masasuke, too.

It's my order, you got that?

IT'S MY ORDER!!

Get my change of clothes.

Hey! Get my clothes!

Hurry up! Don't be so slow!

Those people in BunEi-do, do they know you are sick?

I thought so. I guess you can't tell them I gave you the disease.

No more poems...

No more letter exchanges...

Then, what do you want me to do?

Think of my feelings, too.

I try not to infect Fusae with this disease...

Do you understand how I feel asking someone else to give Fusae a bath!?

I can't take a bath with my own child... (Note: It's normal for mother and child to take a bath together)

I'm done.

If we stay together any longer...

...we'll keep hurting each other.

When we got married...

I thought I could live the rest of my life with you...

...when I realized what a sad and lonely person you were...

So, if we help and support each other...

I thought I can live with you...

But... I can't take it anymore...

Please give me a divorce.

Please give me a divorce!

What's wrong? You are here so early.

Where is Fusae?

Saki-chan is watching her for me.

What's wrong? What happened?

I got divorced from Kirihara.

Can I stay here with Fusae?

So you've decided?

Teru.

Are you sick? You don't look good.

Let me see you walk.

I told you to walk. Teru.

- Walk. - Mother, help me!

What's wrong!?

Tell me!

Kirihara... gave me a disease...

Disease?

Awful disease (Gonorrhea)...

It may be too late...

How can it be... Why didn't you tell me sooner!

Let's go to the hospital right now.

I was embarrassed... I had no money...

- Let's go to the hospital. - Mother...

Let's go.

Mother...

Your hands are all sticky with caramel...

Mom, your hands are cold. My legs are so warm. (March 1930, Misuzu 26 years old)

Really? You are right.

Fu-chan's leg is so warm.

Mom, let's play! Let's play nice.

Then, I'll tell you fun story.

Mom's story isn't fun.

I like Grandma's story better.

Grandma!

Here is a letter for you, Teru-san.

Thank you.

It's from Kirihara-san again.

He sends you letters often even after the divorce.

Because Fusae's custody issue hasn't been finalized yet.

Huh?

For Fu-chan's happiness, Teru-san should be the one to raise her, of course.

I'm sorry, it was none of my business.

Mother... mother... mother!

- What am I going to do...? - What's wrong? - Kirihara will come to take Fu-chan away.

It said he'll come on March 10th.

What should I... What should I do!?

You can't go against the law...

No! I don't want to! She is my child.

But he is the father...

- I'm leaving with Fu-chan right now. - It's not possible with your current health.

I don't care what happens to me. I must protect Fu-chan!

How can I stop him from taking her away? How!?

Mother, please answer me!

Mom, don't get angry. Please smile, Mom.

Fu-chan...

Teru.

Yes.

I'm coming in.

Oh, just stay as you are. You're in pain, right?

You are up so late.

Your mother told me about Kirihara.

It bothered me so much I couldn't sleep.

I'm worried about Fusae.

Kirihara isn't a bad person.

But he's not suited as Fusae's father.

Fu-chan should stay here. I know that's the best for her.

I really made you suffer...

I didn't want to make this family line to end...

After all the work I put into this business...

I didn't want to give it up to anyone but to the family...

I was only able to think about this house...

Because of my stubbornness...

...it ended up like this.

No, it wasn't your fault.

You raised Masasuke better than any real parent could.

I'm most grateful.

But...

Masasuke hated this business and went to Tokyo...

I made you endure so much...

I really want to apologize from the bottom of my heart.

Teru... please forgive me...

Master...

Masasuke...and Teru...

All I needed was each of you to be happy...

...no matter what happens to BunEi-do...

I wish...

I realized it much sooner...

Don't hesitate, tell me anything you need.

I'll try everything I can possibly do.

Please tell me...

What can I do to keep Fu-chan with me.

Please tell me how.

Please help me.

Women don't have parental rights...

Why do only male parents have the right...?

The mother is the one who raised the child inside of her for 10 months.

Mothers are the ones who give birth, risking their own lives.

I can't understand why mothers can't have parental rights!

It's men who made such an unreasonable law.

I will not agree with such one sided law.

I will not.

I'll not accept this.

All women can do is give up and cry...?

There may be a way...

There must be...

No matter what...

I'll think of a way to keep Fu-chan with us.

Master...

Teru...

For Fu-chan's sake...

...you must take care of yourself.

No matter what...

I won't give her up... No matter what.

Never...

Fu-chan...

Please!

I beg you!

Let me have Fusae.

Let me have her!

I'll never change my mind please leave.

Please don't say that!

Money... If you want money, I'll get it somehow.

Please tell me how much you want.

I told you I don't want the money!

Then what do you want!?

What do you want me to do?

Leave. Go back...

- I don't want to! - Please leave...

Please leave...leave...

- Let me have Fusae. - Leave... Leave now!

Please...

Please!

Let me have Fusae...

Let me have Fusae...

~ Bubble bubble flew away... ~

~ Flew away to top of the house... ~

~ Flew to the top of the house... ~

~ Then it burst and now it's gone... ~

Mom!

"Fu-chan is done taking a bath."

That was really nice singing.

Ah. Sakura-mochi.

Your mom got it for us.

I loved this cake since I was a child.

Even now, I still love them.

- How is it? - Delicious.

- It's delicious! - Fu-chan...

Delicious!

Here you go.

I wonder if she will remember this when she grows up.

About me when she eats this cake...

We'll eat this cake together next year, too.

What a beautiful moon.

Fu-chan...

See, the moon tonight is so beautiful, isn't it?

- I'm sleepy. - You're sleepy?

Then, let's go to bed with Grandma.

- Good night. - Good night!

- Good night. - Yes, good night.

- Mother... - What is it?

I'm sorry for causing so much trouble...

Don't worry about it. Parents are happy to help their children no matter what.

Thank you.

Were you able to sort things out?

I'm fine. Sorry to worry you so much.

- Well, Teru... - For some reason, I feel so tired...

If you don't mind, I'd like to go to bed now.

Good night.

Ah~ Good night.

She is sleeping so peacefully.

[A Bird, a Bell, and I] "No matter how wide I spread my arms"

"I can't fly into the sky at all"

"But that little bird who can fly in the sky"

"He can't run on the ground as fast as me"

"No matter how much I shake myself..."

"I won't make a beautiful sound"

"But that beautiful sounding bell..."

"It doesn't know as many songs as I do"

"A bell...a bird...and I..."

"Everyone is different and everyone is wonderful"

Are you ready~?

Not yet.

Are you ready?

Ready~!!

(March 10, 1930)

- There you are! - You've found me~!

- There you are! - You've found me~!

Where are you going so early?

- I'm going to see Kirihara. - Kirihara?

I'm going to tell him how Teru feels...

...and try to convince him to leave Fu-chan here no matter what.

Oh... Teru'll be so happy.

- Where is Teru-chan? - Masasuke?

- Where is Teru-chan? - She is still sleeping upstairs.

- Really? That's good. - What's wrong?

What are you doing coming home so suddenly.

I received 3 notebooks.

Notebooks?

These 3 books are filled with Teru-chan's poems...

Teru...

Teru!? Teru...

Teru...

Teru~!

Teru-chan... Teru-chan!

"Good bye... our fighters..."

"Go... bravely..." ('To Masasuke-sama, I'm going with my decision this time')

Good-bye...

Our fighters...

"Kirihara Inehiko-sama..."

"What you can give to Fu-chan is money..."

"...not mental nourishment."

"I want Fu-chan to be..." (March 10, 1930 died at age 26)

"...raised as an open-minded child." (March 10, 1930 died at age 26)

"That's why I want you to leave her with my mother, Michi."

"Dear Uncle..."

"Dear Mother..."

"After all the troubles I've caused..."

"Please forgive me for departing before you."

"Please, please look after Fu-chan."

"Just like tonight's moon, my heart is calm and content."

I was too late...

Teru, I'm sorry.

Only if she was alive...

Only if she was alive...

Maybe there was something I could have done for her...

Maybe...

...she knew she had not much time left to live...

So she did what she could do...

Maybe in exchange for own life...

Teru had protected Fu-chan's future...

Fu-chan!

Mom became an angel and went up to the sky~.

I see, your mom became an angel and...

...she's watching you from up the sky.

Fu-chan wants to become an angel, too.

Fu-chan

What's wrong? Fu-chan.

I found mom.

Fu-chan...Fu-chan...

I see... I'm sure she'll always be by Fu-chan.

Yup.

Screenplay: SHIMIZU Akemi

Supervision: YAZAKI Setsuo

Music: JOHNOUCHI Missa

Kaneko Teru: UETO Aya

Ueyama Masasuke: IMAI Tsubasa

Kirihara Inehiko: MATSUMURA Yuki

Tanabe Hohoyo: OHWADA Miho

Fujita Hatsuichi OKAMOTO Nobuto

Koeda Toshio: NIWA Sadahito

Chiusa: NISHIHARA Aki

Kaneko Kensuke: SURUGA Taro

Nobu: IZUMI Pinko

Kaneko Ume: NARAOKA Tomoko

Ueyama Michi: TAKASHIMA Reiko

Ueyama Matsuzo: SAIGO Teruhiko

In cooperation with: KANEKO MISUZU Kensho-kai

In cooperation with: JULA Publication Bureau

In cooperation with: Nagato, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Subs by EarthBuri Team

Translation and Fine timing: danburi

QC and Editing: earthcolors

Special thanks: furransu

Director: KIYOHIRO Makoto

Producer: ISHII Fukuko

This has been a production of: TBS

Thank you for watching~!

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