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See you later.

Good morning!

Good morning! Yuma, Wataru!

See you later! Tonbo!

We're faster!

No way!

The last summer vacation?

Yeah, in 3rd grade in middle school,

they have to write an essay with that topic.

The students leaving the island next spring

will write about their thoughts and goals.

Leaving the island...

I wonder what Tonbo wrote.

It'll be posted on the bulletin board after school today.

The last summer vacation

Class 3-1, Tonbo Oi.

On this island, it's a tradition for middle school 3rd grade students

to write an essay with this topic during their last summer vacation.

There is only a middle school on the island,

so in the next spring, students leave the island to attend high school,

making this their last summer vacation here.

But I'm different.

I'm not going to high school, I'm not leaving the island,

it's not the last time, I always thought that.

I came to the island when I was in second grade in elementary school.

My parents died in an accident, and Uncle Gon brought me here

from Kagoshima where I used to live.

At first, I cried every day.

I felt bad for Uncle Gon and Aunt Setsu, who were kind to me, so I cried in secret.

One day, Uncle Gon found me.

Uncle Gon said,

"You try so hard to make us like you.

That's why you cry in secret.

Don't rush, this island has plenty of time.

Let's slowly become a real grandpa and granddaughter.

Don't worry. Even if the whole world turns against you, I'll be on your side."

From that day on, I stopped crying.

Aunt Setsu always slept with me in the same bed.

The director let me play with Tokara horses

and showed me the stars at the observatory.

Bunpei caught goats for me

and taught me how to fish.

Yoko baked cakes for me, trimmed my nails neatly,

and smelled like a mother.

Everyone on the island always called out to me, "Tonbo, Tonbo."

Every day became fun. Every day felt like summer vacation.

The most fun thing was playing golf.

The club my dad left me became toy,

and the course everyone on the island made became my playground.

Then in June this year, Igaiga came to the island.

Igaiga was very good at golf.

He taught me ways to hit the ball that I didn't know.

He gave me a club that I had never used before.

I used to think people from outside the island were scary,

but Igaiga was different.

Sometimes his face could look scary,

but he shared secrets with me that no one else knew,

treating me more like a friend than a child.

Playing on the course with Igaiga was really fun,

and it made me love golf even more.

During summer vacation, Tsubura, Yoko's niece, came to visit the island.

Tsubura is the same age as me, but she's really good at golf

and wants to succeed in America, earn a lot of money,

and make her parents proud.

I had never thought about things like that.

Everyone on the island, Uncle Gon, Aunt Setsu, always did things for me,

but I hadn't done anything for them.

After Tsubura left, Uncle Gon asked me something.

"How will you live after I die?"

I had never thought about Uncle Gon dying.

I didn't want him to say such things.

But I started to think that I want to become

someone who can repay Uncle Gon.

After Tsubura left the island,

I heard she won a big golf tournament called the Japan Junior.

She is moving step by step towards her dream.

This summer vacation, I left the island for the first time.

I went to Akureki Island.

On Akureki Island, there was a man named Kuta

who had built a small one-hole golf course.

Kuta said,

"There are many things in the world that are new and unknown."

I received golf clubs from Igaiga, Tsubura, and Kuta.

When I use those clubs, I can hit shots I never knew before.

I keep loving golf more and more.

I want to love many more things.

It's not the last time, I always thought so.

But this is the last summer vacation I'll spend on the island.

I've decided. Next spring, I'm leaving the island.

Uncle Gon!

Welcome back!

She has made up her mind... Tonbo.

That Tonbo is leaving the island...

...Isn't there anything we can do for her?

That's right, until she leaves the island,

let's do something for Tonbo every day...

You don't need to do anything.

Just as always, that's the best.

Can I talk about after leaving the island?

From the perspective of those coaching the club,

Tonbo's golf must seem unconventional.

Tonbo's golf has no fixed form.

However, the current golf world trains players to fit an ideal form.

It's not necessarily bad. But...

But?

I fear it might take away what makes Tonbo special...

They might keep criticizing her, saying "That's wrong,"

and she'll be constantly corrected. That's how people create a swing in golf.

But Tonbo has never tried to create a swing.

Tonbo tries to create the ball.

I want to nurture Tonbo's free-spirited golf as it is.

So, you're saying she shouldn't join a golf club?

She's finally leaving the island, and you want her to play golf alone...

No, she needs competitors.

Absolutely.

So, what are you going to do?

I have one idea.

Can you leave it to me?

I only know about the island and fishing.

I'm an amateur when it comes to the mainland and golf.

If you think it's best for Tonbo...

I'll trust you with it.

Thank you very much!

Please! I beg you!

Igarashi.

You came back well.

You idiot, it sounds like you're welcoming him back!

You should say, "How dare you to come back?"

Well, anyway, do you want to entrust that island kid to us?

I know I have no right to ask this favor.

But still, please.

If you accept, I'll do anything!

For that child...

...Tonbo's future is at stake.

Diploma, awarded!

Class 3-1, Ooi Tonbo!

Yes!

Diploma, Ooi Tonbo.

This certifies the completion of all middle school courses.

Congratulations.

Thank you very much!

Tonbo, I saw your panties!

I showed you!

Still a kid inside.

One week left...

To, Tonbo!

Wataru?

What's wrong?

Did something happen?

Tonbo!

Tonbo!

Hey! Tonbo!

Why you Calling me so... What is it?

I, I, always... um...

Tonbo, about Tonbo...

Always...

I've always liked you, Tonbo!

I like you too, Wataru!

N-no, that's not what I mean!

My feelings are much, much more, so much!

I love you so much I want to marry you!

M-marry?

Th-thank you!

I'll play golf too!

I'll get good, and when I graduate middle school,

I'll come to you, Tonbo!

I'll grow taller, become a cool guy!

Huh?

Your hands are reversed.

Now, give it a try.

Just like Bunpei!

I,

I really love golf now!

That was surprising...

Yo-yo-yo Yoko!

What's up, Tonbo? Ah!

Sorry about that! Haha.

Heh? Wataru, huh?

When I realized he was trying to convey his feelings properly...

it made me really happy.

Kids are great, so straightforward.

It doesn't matter! Kids or adults.

Everyone on the island knows Bunpei's feelings for Yoko.

Yoko is aware too. But...

But?

Hasn't it been conveyed?

How much Bunpei likes her.

Bunpei, you should be more straightforward, don't you think so?

Geez, Yoko...

When I reached out to pet her, Yoko bit me.

Could you stop calling her Yoko, Yoko? It sounds like I bit you.

But, Bunpei's goat is named Yoko.

He's a good guy.

Don't you think about dating him?

With Bunpei, even marriage...

I can't marry Bunpei.

Yo, Yoko!

Why not?

Oh, Bunpei?

I've loved you, Yoko, since you first came to the island,

since the first day I saw you...

Why can't we be together?

Would it be okay with someone else?

Is it Igaiga? Is it because he came from outside the island?

Calm down, Bunpei!

Why not...

Someone like me... No one likes me...

Bunpei!

Aren't you going to chase him?

Yoko!

Tonbo...

You know, I have a bit of a chronic illness...

I've been told to give up on having children...

They said so...

I still get regular checkups at a hospital in Kagoshima.

Don't you like Bunpei?

He's a good person.

Very...

Then...

Tonbo!

You need to say it properly, or it won't get through!

Bunpei tried to convey his feelings properly!

You are really here!

Tonbo told me.

She said if anything happens, the golfers on the island would come here.

I need to convey my feelings properly too.

Will it be okay? Yoko...

By the way, Udo from Kumamoto contacted me.

Are you anxious?

Only one week... left.

No I am not...

I'm excited. I want to learn new things.

However, this time, unlike on Akureki Island,

I'll be outside the island for a long time...

No Uncle Gon, no Aunt Setsu, no one, not even Igaiga...

I'm scared...

Let's go.

The wind is the same as the first time I played golf with Tonbo!

No, maybe a bit stronger than that day...

Try hitting it.

Aim for that spot.

But if I aim that far left...

It is okay,

even if you drop it in the sea.

Swing boldly like you always do, and try to curve it.

Like I always do...

That's right. Don't be afraid. Just be yourself.

This island, Tonbo's Hinoshima, will never change, no matter what.

Never.

You can do it, Tonbo!

Nice shot!

Haha, it fell into the sea after all!

That's fine.

Your worries are now entrusted to the Tokara Sea.

Yeah.

So, children...

You know,

I love everyone on this island.

They warmly welcomed me, after I left Okinawa.

I know your parents well too.

They are surely looking forward to seeing you marry someone

and have grandchildren someday.

If it wasn't the case, I...

If it wasn't?

You're so silly...

I would have been with you a long time ago.

I like you...

It was Igaiga who said it's okay to go OB.

You can let me off by one stroke!

That's that, and this is this.

Oh, come on!

Alright! This time for sure!

I forgot I told Yoko that probably Bunpei is here.

O-okay, let's go back today.

R... Roger.

Igaiga! The time has come!

Tonbo, you have checked everything, right?

I have my clothes, my 3-iron, wedge, putter from Tsubura... I've got everything!

Alright, let's go!

Next time on Tonbo! "See you later!"

Both of you! You forgot your boarding tickets!

Oh no!!! I forgot!!!