Original subtitles

Jazz Musume Tanjo

Pressed between Two wooden boards

The oils come out just right

Otome camellia and red camellia

The young ones bloom in brilliant layers

How many, how many?

I am just

A camellia oil peddler

Even the mountain crows

Will praise you

Colour. aroma, quality

I can see the town! Hurry up, everyone!

- Come on! - There it is!

Look at that.

Go on, time to sell!

- Yes! - Remember...

We're here to work so we can eat. Not for a pleasure jaunt.

- Be consistent. - Yes.

Midori, are you listening?

Of course, I'm providing for the three of us.

- Good. Let's get moving. - Yes.

Hey there. Please buy some camellia oil.

- I don't need any. - Not so fast.

- I'll sell it cheaper. - I told you, no.

See you next time.

Come on, follow me.

- Let's go. - OK.

Hello.

Ma'am, care for some camellia oil?

I don't need-it. I've never even used that stuff before.

- Sold any? - None.

Blow away, winds

Toward the green hill

Look at the blue sky

It's always spring

How could you be

Melancholy?

You're far too young To feel that way

Hello ma'am. May I take your picture?

You called me ma'am?

Aren't you older than me?

But you're taller than me.

I bet you only take pictures of girls.

That's not true.

Hey! Pick up the pace!

He only takes pictures of girls.

There.

Come here.

I just need you In the picture, not those filthy kids.

Don't be silly. They are my siblings.

- You can't take one without them. - Wait, I got it.

Smile, ready?

- Thanks! - Wait! Don't just run off!

- You need my address to send it. - Oh, yeah.

This is where I live.

I'm Midori of Rokube.

Hey! What are you doing?

Yeah! Be right there! See you.

Don't forget!

- You better not! - Don't worry!

Hide, Chibi. come, quick!

Watch out!

Careful! I wouldn't know what to do if my siblings died!

- Dimwit! - Watch your mouth!

Oh, boy.

How's the damage?

Fix it quick. The next town's...

eagerly waiting for us.

Are you hurt? Who do they think they are?

If they were hurt. I'd take you all apart!

- You dissolute fools! - Where did that come from?

Ladies, did you even sell any of those camellia oils?

Not in this bitter town.

Nobody cares to even listen to our song.

- Right? - None of you even know how to sing.

It's not like you can with filthy hair like that!

- We can definitely sing better. - That's hard to believe.

If you can sing better than us...

we'd have been fired long ago!

If we are any good, will you buy our camellia oil?

- If so, we'll buy some! - Deal!

Girls, here we go!

Yes!

Three, four!

In Oshima, Isohama

I grew up

Flames of love

Are ignited with my eyes

The swaying smoke Goes with the wind

I'm not giving up. Let me sing alone.

In Oshima, Isohama

I grew up

Flames of love are ignited With my eyes

The swaying smoke Goes with the wind

My heart

Goes with him

Yes, yes

I am just

A camellia oil peddler

Pressed between two wooden boards

The oils come out just right

Otome camellia and red camellia

The young ones bloom In brilliant layers

Yes, yes!

I am just

A camellia oil peddler

Even the mountain crows

Will praise you

Colour, aroma, quality, it's all there

Now, try some camellia oil

The one you love Will fall for you twice

Yes, yes!

I am just

A camellia oil peddler

Camellia oil, anyone?

Thank you very much.

Hey Miss! The one who sang, hello!

I want some oil too.

- How much? - 200 yen.

- Come see me when you're in town. - Me?

Yes, I hope I can.

Goodbye!

Goodbye!

I'll visit when I'm in town!

That man's waiting for us.

King of Naniwabushi Recitation: Torazo Hirosawa at Daikokuza.

- Start the show! - What's going on?

Let's go sit over there.

Let me go see that man. I'll be right back.

Excuse me.

We're tired of waiting!

We advertised a great act and you guys show up?

The audience won't like this one little bit.

What are you going to do about it?

- Is the man with the Shintaro cut here? - Not right now.

We highly respect Naniwabushi. But please give jazz a chance.

They'll tear the place down!

- I really need to see him. - I said not right now!

If you're professionals...

you must know some Naniwabushi.

Anyway this town won't tolerate anything else!

These folks are rowdy. They'll kill you!

What's going on?

Go out there, quick!

- Please. - Hey, we're on!

Not you again. These folks are rowdy.

Who's going to get killed?

Finally!

Where's Torazo? Give us Torazo!

Trying to fool us?

Ladies and gentlemen!

Did I hear "swindle-man"?

- The most important thing... - Where's Torazo?

is to satisfy you!

We're here to see Naniwabushi!

We'll tear this theatre down!

Hey you!

Move!

Wait!

Stop! Don't be mean!

A jazz act came instead of Naniwabushi!

It's some kind of destiny.

Give it a listen!

- Get off! - Who are you?

Me? I'm...

the new face of this troupe.

Get off the stage, girl. We're here for Naniwabushi.

You are the worst. Well...

You want Naniwabushi that bad?

That's right!

If so, dig out your ear wax and listen to me.

- Ready? - Do it.

Costume!

Here! No, not this!

- Hold this! - Okay.

You got this.

Let's get this on you.

Set up the stage!

Don't cry, little one

It's all right Just go to sleep

Where is your mother, boy?

Is she at the town over that mountain?

What did she get for a souvenir?

Rattle drums and shō pipes

Try playing it and see what happens

You're a good child, a treasure

I'll sing a song for you

So please don't cry

And go to sleep

Yes, yes

Go on

Kannon is here to protect you

From all evils

Be grateful

Yes, we are

So sleep my dear

They like it!

You can't sleep

Because you are now

wide awake!

Yes!

Thank you! You saved us!

Thank you very much. Can I finally get your autograph?

What a bother.

Give her an autograph!

Midori's leaving!

Midori, where are you going?

Forgive me for leaving you.

I'm going to join this troupe and eventually make it to Tokyo.

Midori, if you're determined I won't stop you.

But Tokyo...

is where your father lives.

- I'm going to show him. - Find your father!

For your siblings and your deceased mother.

- She'll be happy for you. - Don't be silly.

I don't need my father who abandoned us!

We'll live without him!

Goodbye!

Midori! When you make it on the big stage in Tokyo...

we'll all come to your performance! Look after yourself!

Come in. Oh, it's you, Yoshihiko.

- Here to demand money? - Yes.

Don't make me laugh.

- This one is expensive. - What is it?

Doesn't she look just like your daughter?

- Where was she? - In lzu.

When I sent her the picture...

she had quit peddling camellia oil and joined a troupe

- called Universal to tour around. - I see.

Then I'll do some investigating.

Lonely

Melancholic

When I approach

The window

The never-ending

Wilderness

is ablaze

with fire

- Wait a moment. - Yes.

Welcome.

My lonely heart

Secretly

I sigh

Hey, get Mary over here.

As I gaze far in the distance

The usual

dark night

is here again

Hey. whiskey!

A customer ordered whiskey.

He wants whiskey.

Watch!

Easy, easy!

Don't break anything.

They're loving this!

- A pistol! - Bang!

A pistol!

She has a pistol, watch out!

Bang, bang!

That's the end!

Hurry up and close it!

Hey, why did you interrupt my show?

Then don't bore the audience!

- You're not the heroine, you know? - I am from now on.

You're the talk of the town!

You're a genius! I'm writing you in as heroine starting tomorrow.

- A heroine? - You heard me right.

I can't believe this.

I don't want to perform with you either.

Haruo.

Midori, I apologize about earlier.

Honestly, I lost it because I felt defeated.

Do you really feel that way?

You were quite something out there.

- That's an exaggeration. - You're pure genius.

A genius? You're embarrassing me.

Let's work together from now on.

Yes, please!

You need to work on your make-up. I'll touch it up. Close your eyes.

Don't open your eyes until I say so.

It's done. What do you think?

Oh, no.

Perfect for a wild monkey.

Congratulations on being heroine from tomorrow!

That's right!

Having a wild monkey as a heroine won't draw a crowd.

She can't even read music.

Manager!

The general manager of Marunouchi Theatre wants to see you.

I wonder why.

Midori?

I hear business is good here...

but not at my place.

I am Hanamura, the manager.

I am Kato of Marunouchi. I enjoyed the show tonight.

Especially, you know...

- the bartender. - Midori.

Yes, Midori.

Here's an unexpected situation.

She looks just like my daughter who I've been separated from.

I wanted to take her in...

and have her perform at the Marunouchi Theatre.

At Marunouchi Theatre? That's a big deal.

We'll do this for two more months, and go back to Tokyo

- I'll be in touch then. - I understand.

I hope we can both be in agreement with the situation.

Thank you very much. I'm sure it will work out.

- Please excuse me. - Thank you very much.

Goodbye.

Sensing some luck's coming our way.

That's why they call you the "Understanding Senkichi".

You know, she is really special.

With her gone. Nobody will want to buy your troupe.

Tayumoto, really?

Of course.

You're a bit scatterbrained.

- I'll back out. - Good. Make her a star.

- And then come back in the summer. - Yeah, I'll do that!

- Haruo. - Ham actor, do it right!

Midori's sleeping.

Don't catch a cold

I found "Blue Moon" for you.

There there.

Here's some candy.

Don't catch a cold.

See you tomorrow.

Tani, what are you doing here?

Not the season to enjoy an evening cool just yet.

Seems like Midori's unhappy these days.

Even though her presence on stage has drastically improved.

She truly is a genus.

But man, those kids eat a lot. I'm a little stumped by it.

- I got to do something about them. - Will you fire them?

I wasn't thinking that, but I have to do something.

Midori, what's happened?

- Thank you for the music. - Of course.

Midori, are you thinking about Haruo?

He doesn't hate you.

Don't worry about him.

Midori.

I wanted to talk to you...

about your...

- father and mother. - Please don't mention my father.

I don't even want to look at his face.

Universal Theatre Troupe presents "Paradise of Dreams.”

- Here we are for... - Midori.

Romance is full of dreams

To the melody of a love song

A rose reveals a smile

A young spring never comes again

- Cheer with us! - What should I say?

"Japan's best!”

Sing along with me

At my spring harvest

- Midori is... - Japan's best!

Midori, this is from Haruo.

Midori, meet me at the bridge at nine o'clock. Haruo.

Haruo.

I'm not going to let him fool me.

So I wrote a fake letter

and asked Sakura to deliver it to Midori.

Midori accepted it,

with the biggest smile!

She must really like Haruo.

Is Midori still waiting in the cold?

It's necessary to cool her off!

You idiot!

Put yourself in her place.

Why's he pissed?

Even the red

Flower petals

Open with words of love

A dreaming rose

For you my

Love

- Haruo. - Midori.

We need to make this night as romantic as possible.

Listen carefully, can you hear the wonderful music?

We're standing on the big stage right now, look!

Jambalaya!

Jambalaya!

Jambalaya and a crawfish pie And fillet gumbo

Cause tonight I'm gonna see My ma cher amio

Pick guitar, fill fruit jar And be gay-o

Son of a gun, we'll have big fun On the bayou

Good-bye, Joe, me gotta go Me oh, my, oh

Me gotta go pole the pirogue Down the bayou

Oh, my John, sweetest one, Me, oh, my, oh

Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou

Jambalaya and a crawfish pie And fillet gumbo

Cause tonight I'm gonna see My ma cher amio

Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gay-o

Son of a gun, we'll have big fun On the bayou

Would you care for some jambalaya?

Can never forget the flavour Once you eat it

You can smell the delightful aromas

Of the deep South from Mexico!

Jambalaya and a crawfish pie And fillet gumbo

Cause tonight I'm gonna see My ma cher amio

Pick guitar, fill fruit jar And be gay-o

Son of a gun, we'll have big fun On the bayou!

Jambalaya!

Jambalaya!

Jambalaya!

- I get the last pose, - No, I can't let you do that,

- even though I like you. - I won't stand that either.

He's here! Can't let him see me.

Get out!

Get him!

Burglar!

Stop him!

Stop!

Turn the lights on!

How can you mistake your manager for a burglar?

I was just trying to avoid someone.

Use your brain a little more.

It's all you little rascals' fault anyway!

Get out of here!

I'll kick Midori out if I need to.

- Sister? - She hasn't done anything wrong.

So you guys should get out.

Eating all of our food without working.

That's not fair, manager.

- They're still very young. - Be quiet!

- But... - So you understand? Get out!

I'm looking for Midori. A girl who's in this troupe.

Sure.

- I know her very well. - Is that so?

We can't talk here.

Will you please come with me?

No need to worry. Once we find your sister, you can come back.

Let's find your sister.

- I'm back. You didn't run into Hideko?

Manager had a hysterical moment.

And kicked the kids out.

No.

- So, what happened? - Sanae...

Took Hideko and the boy...

- To go find you. - Oh, my.

Midori?

Midori.

What are you going to do?

Are you leaving?

Thank you for everything. Please give everyone my regards.

- Goodbye. - Midori.

Midori.

Hideko!

Chibi!

Sister!

Sister!

I'm so sorry. I'll never leave you guys again.

Midori. let's go back.

Thank you, Sanae. But I'm not going back.

I am going to Tokyo.

Why? It doesn't have to be that way.

I've made a decision.

Send my regards to Tani.

Midori, aren't you in love with Haruo?

Sanae, thank you for everything.

Now, come with me.

Midori, wait!

Please take a rest inside.

- Everyone wake up! - What is it?

- I've got great news, gather around! - Yes!

You found a backer?

It's wonderful news. Come to the stage.

Because of Mr Kato, we are able to achieve our dream to stand...

- on the Marunouchi Stage! - You mean...

- us actors of Universal? - Yes. that's right.

Let's sign the contract.

Where's Midori?

- She just left us. - What?

Since manager kicked her siblings out,

- Midori left with them. - Midori too?

- Where did she go? - She said she's going to Tokyo.

What? To Tokyo?

We all get to...

go to Marunouchi...

because of Midori.

Listen, if Midori isn't here,

I'll cancel the contract.

- Please wait. - Please don't.

We will find Midori.

- Right? - Yeah!

- Let's start looking! - Let's go.

This is the most crucial moment for Midori and us!

How can this be?

I'm sorry.

Manager this is huge!

If we can find Midori, we get to go to Marunouchi!

What?! Marunouchi Theatre?

We got to go to the wharf!

- That way? - This way!

Sister. let's go! The boat's about to leave.

We are heading out!

Please get on board now.

Hurry up!

Midori! Hey!

Midori!

Midori! Oh, no, this is bad.

- The boat's left! - Hey there!

We're too late!

Would you like us to polish your shoes?

Sir, may I polish your shoes?

Today's no good at all.

We've only had two customers all morning.

Don't worry, I'll take care of it.

Polishing shoes

Of the town

That is my

Business, you see?

I don't have

A mother

Or a father

But I am more spirited

Than anyone else

But I am more spirited

Than anyone else

Please tell me Midori Kawai's address.

Welcome.

You broke another?

- I'm sorry. - How many have you broken so far?

I'm sorry.

Have you seen this girl?

No. I don't recognize her.

Can't imagine the hardships...

You must be doing something wrong.

I'll find her by opening night.

- Of course, you must find her. - Yes.

Dragonflies

Red as the glowing sunset

Held on her back

When was the last time I've seen

Those dragonflies?

"Jazz Musume Tanjo" starring Midori Kawai

Thank you for gathering today.

Since we cannot find Midori, Universal's performance

at Marunouchi will be delayed.

Yes, that is the safest thing to do.

I can't believe this. You broke 50 plates in two months.

- You're the first. - I'm sorry.

It's unacceptable.

Here's your pay, including today's.

Don't come in tomorrow.

Would you like your shoes polished?

Would you like your shoes polished?

- Hey, sister! - Are you okay?

You don't look too happy.

I have a headache today, so I'll be at home.

Be careful.

Let us polish your shoes.

Can I polish your shoes?

Thank you.

I've seen you before.

Didn't we meet in lzu?

That's right! He's the guy who took our picture.

- Yeah! I remember. - I thought so!

Your sister's name was Midori.

- How is she? - She has a headache, so she's home.

I see.

I need to talk to her. Can you show me to your house?

- We still have to work! - I'll pay for the day.

How's this?

One, two, three, four...

- Five! - We're rich!

We're home!

- We live over there. - I see.

Sister! Sister!

- She's not here. - That's strange

Maybe she went somewhere.

Please have a seat.

She should be back soon.

- Put yours down too, brother. - Here.

- Why is it so little? - I bought this.

That's no good. We're saving for Midori,

so she can attend music school.

I'm sorry.

You are both quite admirable.

Yes? Hello. Yoshihiko.

Hello, is this Father?

I know where Midori is.

What? Midori's there?

You found her?

And? What's the location?

- Sister! - Hello, sir.

We get to perform at Marunouchi Theatre!

- Congratulations. - Because of Mr. Kato.

- I am Kato. the general manager. - If it's okay with you.

Mr. Kato will take care of you.

Hideko, we'll have you perform as well.

Really?

Midori, it's time to make your dream come true.

I know I'm not in the position to tell you this,

but Universal's fate depends on you.

- Yes. - Thank you.

Midori, you're in the spotlight already, look.

- I don't see anything. - Maybe you don't understand,

just how wonderful it is before your eyes.

Blue Moon

You saw me standing alone

Without a dream in my heart

Without a love of my own

Blue Moon

You knew just what I was there for

You heard me saying a prayer for

Someone I really could care for

And then there suddenly appeared

before me

The only one my arms

Will ever hold

I heard somebody whisper

"Please adore me"

And when I looked the moon

Had turned to gold

Blue Moon

Now I'm no longer alone

Without a dream in my heart

Without a love of my own

Without a love of my own

Without a love of my

Own

The stars are still

Shining

The sorrows of love

The flowers still

Whisper

The destiny

Of love

Alone

With this heart

The never ending night's

Vast sky

Where can you be

Tonight

Listen to

My song

My longing heart

Sings

For you

Universal Show performance confirmed at Marunouchi Theatre

Thank you for your patience.

Marunouchi Theatre promises...

a magnificent night starring Midori Kawai...

and Universal Show.

Tomorrow is the opening night.

Please come with great expectations.

On a search for her Father. Genius singer wails!

Mr. Kato is supporting Midori quite a bit.

It's rumoured that Mr. Kato is her father.

I'm not certain if he is her father by blood, but I believe

it's best for her.

Is Kato, Midori Kawai's Father?

Opening night! "Jazz Musume Tanjo."

No. I am not her real father.

I said I wanted to adopt her since I lost my child.

If your separated child was still alive today

they would be around Midori's age.

- You resemble each other too! - It's just a coincidence.

- You look beautiful. Just like a bride! - Very beautiful.

Everyone here?

How's it going?

Is this you when you were young?

Midori?

Is that Midori?

So you're...

Can you pull this part here?

Thank you.

- Midori, can I show you something? - What is it?

- Here! - Let me see!

First daughter, Midori. 4 years old.

This is me.

I'm happy for you.

Come here.

You're...

my real father.

You left Mother and me.

That was you,

That's why you were nice to us.

Midori...

I made you go through so much hardship.

How could you say that now?

You left both Mother...

and me.

- I don't need you, Father. - Midori.

We're opening. Time for the ceremony. You're on!

Welcome, everyone, to the Universal Show!

Introducing our star, Midori Kawai!

Hide, Chibi, please get on well with your father. Goodbye Midori.

What's happening?

This is awful, Midori has left!

Really?

You guys are on, now!

Midori's father is Tani.

Yes, now please find Midori for us.

Tani, over here!

Let's start with the second act.

What are you doing? Go!

I apologize for the confusion.

We would like to postpone

Midori Kawai's introduction.

Please welcome, Trio Estana!

- Isn't she back yet? - Not yet.

Hey, Midori-!

Midori, please wait.

I understand you're upset. But how about the full house?

Midori!

Don't you need to take care of your siblings?

I don't think you know that they've been saving up for you.

To attend music school.

I saw it with my own eyes.

Midori.

Why are you so stubborn? Let go of the past.

Forgive your father.

Tonight is the night you dreamed of.

You're stupid and pigheaded!

Midori's back!

Midori!

Father.

Midori.

In Oshima, Isohama

I grew up

Flames of love Are ignited with my eyes

The swaying smoke goes with the wind

My heart

Goes with him

Yes! Yes!

I am just

A camellia oil peddler

Even the mountain crows

Will praise you

Colour, aroma, quality, it's all there

Now, try some camellia oil

The one you love

Will fall for you twice

I am just a camellia oil peddler

Just walking in the rain

Alone around town

With no place to be

I'm getting soaking wet

It's also raining

In my heart

Because I can't forget

About you

Defeated by love

My whole body

Stings with the rumours

Around town

Just walking in the rain

Again today

With no place to be

Getting soaking wet

Just walking in the rain

Getting soaking wet

Torturing my heart

By trying to forget

Just walking in the rain

So alone and blue

All because my heart

Still remembers you

People come to windows

They always stare at me

Shake their heads in sorrow

"Who can that fool be?"

Just walking in the rain

Thinking how we met

Knowing things have changed

Somehow I can't forget

Somehow I can't forget

Somehow I can't forget

Somehow I can't forget

One, two, one, two, three, four.

I'm gonna give an apple And a plum and cakes

And a candy, a pomegranate too

Just for you

Come on-a to my house, my house I'm a gonna give you candy

I'm gonna-a give you an apple

And a plum and an apricot or two

Come on-a my house Come on-a my house

Come on-a my house, my house

Figs. dates and grapes And a cake

Come on-a my house Come on-a my house

Come on-a my house, my house I'm-a gonna give you candy

Come on-a my house, my house

I'm-a gonna give you everything

Come on-a my house

A fur coat, gloves and a handbag

Come on-a my house, my house

Champagne and I love your hair

Come on-a my house, my house Come on

Sit back and relax

I'm-a gonna give you everything

Come on-a my house, my house I'm gonna give you my house

Come on-a my house, my house

I'm gonna give you wine And a dance and a phonograph too

Come on-a my house Come on now!

Come on-a my house Come on, now

Come on-a my house, my house

I'm gonna give you all my wage

And a bird and a cage

Come on-a my house My house, come on

Come on-a my house My house, come on

Come on-a my house, my house

I'm gonna give you candy

Come on-a my house, my house

I'm gonna give you everything

Come on-a my house, baby

You'll be happy all of your life

The End