Original subtitles

The dialogue and portrayals in this film

reflect the historical time period.

Banzai! Banzai!

Once upon a time...

Until just before the end of World War II...

There was an actual elementary school in Tokyo.

This is the story of a girl who attended that school.

Jiyuugaoka

- "Showa 15 (1940)" - Jiyuugaoka

It's 5 sen. [1 sen=.01 yen]

Yes

Thank you.

-Hm? -Hm?

Next person, please.

Ticket, please.

Am I not supposed to take this ticket?

- Ah!? - No, you can't.

Are all of these yours, mister?

No, they belong to the station.

When I grow up, I want to be a ticket seller

Ah... My boy also says he wants to work at the station.

You should work together.

-I'll think about it. -Hm?

I'm busy because I'm going to a new school from now on.

- Totto-chan - Ah, yes!

I've decided. When I grow up, I'll become a ticket seller.

What happened to becoming a spy?

How about being a ticket seller who is actually a spy?

Your daughter is causing trouble.

She is a nuisance to the school.

Please, take her to another school.

What? Another school!?

Bloomed, bloomed

The cherry blossoms have bloomed

That's enough.

Now, on to the next item.

Forward

Forward

Soldier...

Kuroyanagi-san, what are you doing?

This desk is amazing!

It's like a trash can lid.

Quiet!

You shouldn't open and close it without a reason.

Understood?

Yes!

Well then,

Soldier, forward...

Kuroyanagi-san! When there's no reason...

No reason...

Because you do have a reason

I can't say it's not allowed, but...

I'll be more careful with her.

If that was all, it would be fine but...

- Did you finish drawing? - There we go

There we go

Hey, chindonya! [=Street musicians who advertise shops]

Hey, chindonya!

The chindonya are here!

We're in the middle of class!

Who called us?

Yes! It was me!

Hey, can you perform something?

If it's a request from a young lady, I can't refuse. Alright!

Let's do something lively!

Yay!

Take your seats.

Something lively, please!

I've had enough!

Totto-chan!

Wow~!

The entrance is growing out of the ground.

It's getting bigger and bigger.

Soon it will be taller than a telephone pole.

To... Mo... E?

-Hm~? -Tomoe Gakuen

This is your new school.

What is Tomoe?

Is that a real train!?

Yes, that is...

I want to ride it! I want to ride it, I want to ride it!

Totto-chan! Ah...

Wa... Wait!

I want to ride it~ I want to ride it~

You can't.

That is a classroom of this school.

You can't ride it without permission.

How can I ride it?

For that, you have to become a student here.

I'll become one! Definitely!

First, you need to have a proper talk with the principal.

Okay!

Yes

I'm Kuroyanagi.

Please come in.

Excuse me.

Come on.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Look.

Are you the principal or a station staff member? Which one?

-Hm!? -Ah, hey

What this child is trying to say is...

I'm the principal.

Principal Kobayashi. And you are?

I'm Totto-chan.

My real name is Tetsuko, but...

Papa calls me Totto-suke, so I'm Totto-chan.

I see. [-suke=helper, often used endearingly]

Nice to meet you, Totto-chan.

I want to join this school.

If I do, I can ride the train, right?

Ah... Totto-chan.

Hahaha... You certainly can ride it.

But before that,

how about a little talk with the principal?

Do you dislike talking?

I love it!

Sit here.

-Sure! -Ah...

Your mother can go home now.

Eh? But...

Don't worry.

I see. Well then, please take care of her.

Excuse me.

This room is triangular!

Now, tell me everything you want to talk about.

Everything you want to say.

-Everything!? -Yes.

You know, it was super fast.

The scenery flew past us like whoooosh~

There were so many tickets.

I asked for one, but they didn't give me any.

Did you come on the Oimachi Line?

Yes.

I love the teacher at my previous school because she has a beautiful face.

There is a swallow's nest on the roof.

"Hello, Mr. Swallow. How are you?"

"Tweet-tweet, I'm fine."

That's what it replied.

That's amazing!

Rocky can do "let's shake hands" and "let me in."

He can do "satisfied, satisfied."

His ears smell bad, but it's a nice smell.

When I'm cutting with scissors at kindergarten,

they scold me saying, "You'll cut your tongue."

But I did it many times.

When I have a runny nose and sniffle,

Mama scolds me,

so it's better to blow my nose early.

And then?

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Please take your time.

And then, and then...

Mama is good at making clothes.

She drapes the fabric and clip, clip, clip,

like magic.

Did your mama make that outfit too?

No, she bought this one.

Actually, I was supposed to wear one made by Mama,

but it was all torn, so today I'm wearing bought clothes.

Mama doesn't like the embroidery on this collar.

Papa is a first chair violinist,

and he's so good at swimming in the sea that he can even do dives.

She's late!

So, you know, um...

Is that all?

Why does everyone call me a problem child?

I'm Totto-chan.

You really are...

a good child.

Totto-chan.

So, how was it?

They said from today onwards, I'm a student at this school!

Really? That's great.

Yeah! I really like this school.

And the principal too.

Me too.

Here.

Caramel!

Wow!

What did you talk about with the principal?

Everything.

Everything!?

No wonder it took so long.

Good evening.

- Hello. - Good evening.

- I'm home. - Ah.

Welcome back.

How was Tomoe?

They said she can start attending tomorrow.

Oh! I see.

That's a relief.

Yeah.

I hope she can fit in this time...

Totto-chan...

Good morning!

Lunchbox, lunchbox!

Totto-chan, can you get me two eggs?

Okay!

Mama, the ice is melting!

It's okay, more will come by noon.

Amazing!

I'll take care of the lunchbox, so go get the bread.

Okay!

Delivery!

Oh, strong one.

Totto-suke, what's the weather like today?

Okay!

Next, we will present the weather forecast for the Tokyo area.

Here it is.

It will be clear and sunny throughout the day.

Wow!

Yay! It's going to be sunny!

Let's eat.

Wow!

School isn't going anywhere, so eat slowly.

Okay.

Mama, hurry!

Just a moment.

- Hm? - Here’s your commuter pass.

- Instead of a ticket. - Wow!

Don't take it off from around your neck, okay?

Be a good child.

Okay!

I'm off!

Rocky.

No, Rocky.

This is my commuter pass, so Rocky can't ride the train.

I'll see if I can get a commuter pass made for Rocky too.

I'll ask for it next time.

So, please give it back for now.

Imperial Navy Headquarters Announcement

The Imperial Navy's operational forces in China, continuing from last year,

have carried out numerous operations across all of China...

Thank you very much.

Here you go.

My mama made this for me, so I don't need a ticket anymore.

Since the train classroom doesn't move, I don't think I need a ticket.

Well then, have a nice day.

Have a nice day.

Wow!

♪ So happy

♪ So very happy

♪ So very happy

♪ If you ask me why

Wow~!

Good morning

G... Good morning

-Good morning -Hm!?

Ah~ I didn't get it

I got it!

I didn't get it after all!

Isn't she the girl who came yesterday?

Everyone, starting today, Tomoe

will have a new member.

Can you introduce yourself?

Yes

Tetsuko Kuroyanagi

It's Tetsuko, but you can call me Totto-chan.

-Totto? -That's weird.

You can sit anywhere you like.

I'll sit by the window!

We're all together.

We do everything together.

Okay!

Alright, start with whatever you like.

♪ Woof woof woof, the dog barks

♪ Woof woof woof, poochie barks

♪ Cuckoo

♪ Cuckoo

♪ Cuckoo, cuckoo Cuckoo, cuckoo

♪ Cuckoo

Is this correct?

Try it again.

Yes

Why do you walk like that?

I have polio.

Polio?

It's not just my legs, even my hands.

It's cold

Won't it get better?

I'm Yasuaki Yamamoto. And you are...

Haha, I'm Totto-chan.

It's lunchtime, lunchtime!

Time for lunch!

Make room for one more there.

Ah... Where are the other kids?

This is everyone.

Everyone!? So much fewer than at my previous school.

Everyone

Did you bring something from the sea and something from the mountains?

Yes! I brought them!

From the sea, salmon, and from the mountains, kinpira.

Dried sardines from the sea, and pickled radish from the mountains.

Meat from the mountains, and konnyaku from the sea!

Can konnyaku swim?

Huh? It can't swim?

Konnyaku is made from yams,

so it's from the mountains.

Hey, sea!

Yes, yes

-Wow! -Oh!

-Wow! -Ah!

It's beautiful, like a flower field.

My mama is good at making side dishes.

Is denbu from the sea or the mountains?

Umm... It looks like it's from the mountains, but...

I don't know.

Everyone, is denbu from the sea or the mountains?

-Sea! -Sea! -Mountains! -Mountains!

The answer is the sea.

Denbu is made by flaking and cooking fish.

Wow! I knew that.

Teacher, can I see?

-Me too! -Let me see.

-Let me see. -Let me see.

Alright, let's go. Let's sing energetically today too.

♪ Chew your food right, each and every bite

♪ Chew it right, chew it right Chew it right, chew it right

♪ Each and every bite

♪ Chew your food right, each and every bite

♪ Chew it right, chew it right Chew it right, chew it right

♪ Each and every bite

Let's eat!

♪ Butterfly, come rest

♪ On the canola flowers

♪ Dandelions in the rice field Yellow and bright

♪ Crimson clovers in the paddy shine

Hello

Uncle!

How's your afternoon study?

It finished early, so I'm going for a walk.

Teacher, can we go look over there?

Sure, but be careful.

They say a shooting star fell here.

Huh... a shooting star?

There we go.

Can you see it?

I can't see it.

Maybe the star is sleeping?

Do stars sleep?

♪ Young lady, come inside

Yasuaki-chan, aren't you going for a walk?

I'm slow at walking.

I thought everyone would walk together but...

I prefer reading books.

But you've already read all the books in the classroom, haven't you?

Yeah.

I'll bring some books from home.

So, the stars...

They sleep during the day and wake up at night, right?

That's what I said.

That might be true.

I'm sure it is.

Totto-suke, do you like Tomoe Gakuen?

Yeah.

I'll never take a day off, I'll keep going forever!

Yeah.

Alright, done!

[The following song is a series of puns on Japanese food names/numbers]

♪ - Fig (ichijiku) for one ♪ - Carrot (ninjin) for two

♪ - Pepper (sanshou) for three ♪ - Shiitake for four

♪ - Burdock (gobou) for five ♪ - Mukago (wild yams) for six

♪ - Seven herbs (nanakusa) ♪ - Eight delights (yaego)

♪ - Dined by nine (kuwareta) ♪ - Ten out of ten (touyo)

It's like a pond.

It stings~

What are you doing?

I dropped my wallet in the toilet.

I see.

♪ Chew it right, chew it right, chew it right, chew it right

♪ Each and every bite

- Did you get it? - Hm?

Did you get your wallet?

I didn't!

When you're done, put everything back.

Put it back?

Goodbye.

Come in.

Did you find it?

No.

But it's okay, because I searched a lot.

Heh.

Thank you very much.

Ah! Mama~!

The principal said...

He said to put everything back.

Anything else? You didn't get scolded?

No.

I see.

Then I took a bath.

Miyo-chan lent me some clothes.

Yasuaki-chan.

I'll invite you to my tree.

Thank you.

But I can't climb trees.

You won't know until you try.

It's impossible.

Sorry!

Emergency! Emergency!

- What? - What's wrong?

They say a new train is coming to the school tonight.

How will it get here?

It will come running in on the Oimachi Line.

And then it will separate from the railway.

That would be a derailment.

They'll carry it on a cart.

They can't carry it, it's too big.

Maybe an elephant could pull it.

How would they transport the elephant?

- I got it! - What!?

The tracks...

They'll lay them all the way to the school.

From where?

Ah... from where... now that you say it...

From where?

Then let's not go home.

Let's stay and watch the train come.

I'll ask my dad!

- Don't push. - I'm not pushing.

Quiet.

How was it?

The train is coming very late at night.

So...

Bring a blanket and pajamas to school!

Yasuaki-san.

I'll leave your change of clothes here.

Okay.

Mother.

Yes?

Tonight...

What is it?

They said it would be a full moon.

I see.

Hey!

The train is here!

This way.

Wow...

All right, all right.

All right, all right.

All right, all right.

Heave-ho, heave-ho.

Teacher, what is that?

It's called a "roller."

Using the force of rolling logs, we can move the train.

Which grade's classroom will it be?

I wonder...

- Tell us. - Tell us!

Teacher, tell us! Please!

Hey, wait a minute.

Ah, you guys are heavy.

Yasuaki-chan.

Hurry, hurry.

The new train is the library!

Not bad, right?

Everyone, can I have your attention?

Since it's getting hot, I thought we should fill the pool with water.

Principal, we don't have swimsuits.

Don't worry about it.

At noon, go to the auditorium and see.

- Move, move! - After you!

- Hurry, hurry. - Wait.

1, 2, 3, 4.

Hey, that's not allowed!

Yay!

Yasuaki-chan, aren't you going in?

No, I'm reading a book.

There's nothing to be embarrassed about!

Everyone's together, right?

Are you okay?

Oh, you're good at this.

Come over here.

Alright, wait there. Here I come!

Should we play a prank?

You can touch the bottom.

Yasuaki-chan.

My body... feels light.

Roooar!

Wait, wait!

Rocky~

Where are you going?

Summer vacation starts today, right?

De... Denenchofu, where Yasuaki-chan's house is

Be back by dinner.

I'm off!

Totto-chan!

It's okay, try climbing up.

Wait.

One more time.

Wait. I have a good idea.

How's this? It's not scary.

See? It's not wobbly anymore.

Banzai! Banzai!

Yasuaki-chan, banzai!

Try going sideways!

Okay.

Come in.

I'm coming in.

So this is what it's like to climb a tree.

Television?

I heard from my sister who is studying in America.

It's a magic box that brings peace to the world.

Totto-chan, you might be on TV too.

I don't want to go inside a box.

Mother.

I'm sorry.

I got my clothes dirty.

Oh dear, really.

You got them so dirty...

Washing them...

Is going to be...

Hard...

How about a shooting game?

Wow! Wow!

Totto-suke, I'll buy you whatever you like.

Really!?

Today is special.

Haha! Yay!

Oh! I hit it!

It's small and cute.

You can't. You just bought something.

- This way! - Wait...

I want this one!

Cute~

Come on, let's go.

Why?

You said you'd buy me whatever I like.

Hmph! I want a chick!

That chick is weak, so don't get it.

It's okay, I'll take care of it!

Papa and mama are saying this because

Totto-suke will end up crying.

Look, there's some caramel candy.

I want the chick!

No means no!

Let's go pray to Benten-sama, okay?

Please.

I'm begging you, just this once.

I promise I won't ask for anything else until I die.

The chick... buy it...

Please...

That tickles.

Totto-chan, it's time to get ready.

Okay.

Be a good child and stay home.

Rocky, don't eat it, okay?

Rhythmics?

First, take off your shoes.

Why?

To use your body

to express rhythm like a piano.

You wouldn't wear gloves when playing the piano, right?

I'll become a piano!

The rhythm is changing.

♪ Spintop, spintop, spin around

♪ Spin around, spin around

♪ Spin, spin, spin around

Let's all become big spintops.

♪ Spintop, spintop, spin around

♪ Spin around, spin around

♪ Spin, spin, spin, spin

♪ Spin, spin, spin around

I'm getting dizzy~

In the beginning, there was rhythm

A rhythmic heart and body are beautiful

and follow the laws of nature

Those who saw the frog jump into the pond

were not only Basho

In life, the things to be afraid of are having eyes but not knowing beauty...

and having ears but not hearing music.

If you don't feel intense emotions, you will never experience burning passion.

It's not your fault.

The chick tried its best too...

Tweet, Tweet, Tweet Tweet, Tweet... Tweet

Let's make a grave for it.

It died so quickly.

Poor chick.

I think the chick was happy.

Huh?

It got to meet Totto-chan,

and it tried its best to live.

I'm sure it went to heaven.

What is heaven like?

They say everyone becomes an angel in heaven.

The chick is probably flying freely in the sky.

Hey, why don't we go to Papa's practice room now?

Hello.

Hm? Do your best.

Are you okay?

I'm... okay...

Let's go!

A guy called Mr. Rosenstock

is the conductor, and he's very kind.

How many times do I need to explain it!? This ensemble is a mess!

Go on, cry!

-How old are you people? -Is he really kind?

This isn't a kids' game!

Professor, Professor Rosenstock!

I'm doing all this, but you guys just aren't responding

Everyone is doing their best.

It's just that their skills haven't caught up yet.

Papa!

- Hahaha - Totto-suke!?

Oh! Totto-san!

Guten tag!

How are you doing?

Very well!

Hello.

Hey, glad you could make it.

Hey, good news! Good news!

Finally! About time!

With Germany on our side, we are as strong as a hundred men.

This should make America quiet down.

- Hey! - Hm?

There's nothing to worry about.

I'm not a German citizen anymore, anyway.

No matter how the situation develops...

I'll fulfill my duty as a musician.

Well then, let's resume practice.

Our cute guests are waiting.

Very good!

Are you ready?

Yes, I'm ready!

Are you there?

Not here!

Ah, I found you, Totto-chan!

Ah! Hahaha!

I'm stuck.

Heave-ho! Heave-ho!

Heave-ho! Heave-ho!

Heave-ho! Heave-ho!

Heave-ho! Heave-ho!

Let's make hiding there forbidden.

I'm hungry.

I'm a turnip!

Why did you ask him if he has a tail?

It wasn't meant to be that deep.

I just noticed Takahashi-kun...

Even if it's a trivial matter to you,

it holds a deep meaning for Takahashi-kun.

Do you not understand

how much effort it takes to ensure he doesn't feel inferior?

Do you not get it?

That's why even now,

we still have a tailbone.

In other words,

humans used to have tails in the past.

I wonder if there are still people who have tails?

Takahashi-kun, do you have one?

What!

N-no, I don't!

Have you ever thought about

how Takahashi-kun might feel, even once?

I was...

I was really wrong.

Totto-suke!

Papa! Mama!

Next is a performance by the first-year students.

It's a three-legged race.

1, 2, 1, 2

Okay? Put the tied leg forward first.

Got it.

On your marks...

Get set...

Totto~!

Yasuaki-san!

Yasuaki-chan is splendid!

It's all thanks to Tetsuko-san.

The next event is...

The koinobori (carp streamer) race.

Get set...

Here we go!

What?

Oh~! The carp is swimming!

Amazing! Takahashi-kun is fast! Takahashi-kun!

First place!

Congratulations on winning first prize!

When I get home, my mom is going to cook this for me.

What is she going to make?

Daikon (Japanese radish) miso soup.

I want to eat some too.

-Really!? -Is that not allowed?

"Showa 16 (1941)"

Totto-suke, what's the weather like today?

Okay!

We have an emergency news announcement

We have an emergency news announcement

Announcement from the Imperial General Headquarters

Army and Navy Department, December 8th, 6 AM

The weather forecast isn't broadcasting.

Let me see.

In the early hours of the 8th, the Imperial Army and Navy

entered a state of war with the American and British forces

in the Western Pacific

This was announced this morning by the

Imperial General Headquarters Army and Navy Department

Are we going to war with America and Britain?

Yes.

Hmm...

Listen, Totto-suke.

From today, you should call your papa and mama

"Otou-sama" and "Okaa-sama." [="Father" and "Mother"]

Why?

"Papa" and "mama" are English, right?

Yes.

It would be terrible if people thought Totto-chan was a spy.

Huh, a spy!?

Do you understand?

Yes, Mama.

Anyone who calls us incorrectly must put 1 sen here.

Totto-chan will put it in.

Totto-chan will put it in.

Banzai!

- "Showa 17 (1942)" - Banzai!

- "Showa 17 (1942)" - Banzai!

Banzai!

Uncle!

Ah, good morning, Totto-chan.

Starting today, I'm a third grader!

Congratulations! Totto-chan, you're a big girl now.

Yes! I'm a big girl now.

- Tough Totto wins! - Wow, I won again!

- Yokozuna! (highest rank in sumo) - That's three wins in a row!

Boys are so sloppy.

Even Futabayama couldn't do it.

Oh~ That hurts.

Totto-chan! No matter how much you beg,

I won't marry you!

Why!?

I want to be your bride, Tai-chan!

Weren't you going to become a spy?

I'll be a bride and a spy!

Chatty kids can't become spies.

- Don't be disappointed. - Cheer up!

Is there no one stronger than me? Hmph!

- Are you okay? - Really?

You'll be thrown.

You'll be knocked down.

Yasuaki-kun, let's stop. It's too dangerous.

But...

- Alright! - Hm?

Let's change the arena.

Face each other, face each other.

Get ready, Go!

Do your best, do your best Don't lose!

I give up.

Yamamotoyama~ Yamamotoyama wins.

Don't cheat!

I'm not cheating!

♪ The sun has set

♪ Let's go home quickly

Hm?

♪ The stars have come out

♪ Let's go home now

♪ The sun has set

♪ Let's go home now

♪ The stars have come out

♪ Let's go home now

♪ Tomoe Gakuen, a shabby school

♪ Even if you enter, it's a shabby school

Who is it, who is it?

What's wrong?

If you have complaints, say them clearly!

I'll tell the teacher.

My dad said

Tomoe teaches weird things,

so many students are quitting.

I knew Tomoe was a weird school.

How can you fight with that body?

A good-for-nothing who can't become a soldier.

That's not true!

Yasuaki-chan can even climb tall trees!

Shut up, tomboy!

Yasuaki-chan!

Those brats!

No fighting! Didn't the principal say that?

But...

♪ Tomoe Gakuen, a shabby school

♪ Even if you enter, it's a shabby school

♪ Tomoe Gakuen, a good school

♪ Even if you enter, it's a good school

♪ Tomoe Gakuen, a good school

♪ Even if you enter, it's a good school

♪ Tomoe Gakuen, a good school

♪ Even if you enter, it's a good school

♪ Tomoe Gakuen, a good school

♪ Even if you enter, it's a good school

Wh... What!?

Ah... W... Wait

♪ Tomoe Gakuen, a good school

♪ Even if you enter, it's a good school

♪ Tomoe Gakuen, a good school...

At Shiseido Parlor,

we'll look at it, while eating ice cream.

Will you show it to your mother too?

- Madam - Ah...

May I have a moment?

Wow, a policeman!

Given the times, we must refrain from extravagant clothing.

Simplicity and frugality are duties on the home front.

Please avoid permed hair as well.

I apologize.

- Ah... - There's no need to apologize.

Who are you?

I'm her husband.

While there may be a policy against permed hair and Western clothes,

there is no law, is there?

Dear...

Stop staring at peoples' wives!

Wh... What!?

Attention, everyone!

What we are presenting today

is a mysterious peep show contraption~!

Everyone, please give it a try.

A... peep?

Look through the hole and expand the tubes.

Tu... tube... huh?

Oh~! Wh... What is this!

Oh, this is amazing!

It's really well made!

Please, don't overdo it.

Sorry, Totto-suke.

I'll buy you another one next time.

Yeah, an even better one!

Let's refrain from extravagant clothing.

Let's refrain from extravagant clothing.

Let's dispose of all rings.

Let's dispose of all rings.

Nori (seaweed) comes from the sea,

and umeboshi (pickled plums) come from the mountains, but...

This isn't enough, is it?

Manju (sweet buns).

You're being selfish!

If we endure it,

the soldiers can eat delicious food.

Then let's become soldiers.

Oh, we can't use the car anymore.

Well, that's tough.

What...

- Ticket please. - Ah...

So, you have a commuter pass? You can go through.

"Showa 18 (1943)"

Is father off today as well?

Yes, he is. Here you go.

This is today's lunch.

In 2-3 days, there will be a ration distribution.

Please endure until then.

Chew it right and drink water too.

What are you reading?

"Uncle Tom's Cabin."

It's a story about black slaves.

Black slaves?

They're people with black skin who were brought from Africa.

They're forced to work for people with white skin.

That's so sad.

But Tom is strong.

No matter how terrible the discrimination he faces, he never gives up.

What are you reading, Totto-chan?

Hm? When!?

- "The Farting Bride" - A... a story about a bride...

It's because there's no weather forecast.

If we asked the farm teacher, he would have told us.

You seem hungry.

Yeah.

♪ Chew it right, each and every bite

♪ Chew it right, chew it right, chew it right, chew it right

♪ Each and every bite

♪ Chew it right, each and every bite

♪ Chew it right, chew it right, chew it right, chew it right

♪ Each and every bite

-Hey! -Whoa!?

You shouldn't sing such vulgar songs.

Aren't you all respectable young citizens protecting the home front?

Welcome.

But...

But...

I'm so hungry...

"We will fight until we stop the enemy" (Common Japanese WW2 slogan)

How about reading this?

It's a bit long, but I think you'll like it.

Thanks.

I'll return it when school starts.

Mm... okay.

Ah! I promise I'll read it properly.

Promise!

Yeah, promise.

Ah, see you!

Jiyuugaoka, Jiyuugaoka

It's someone from the munitions factory

They want father to play military songs.

They'll give us food as a thank you.

Even caramel?

I wonder. We'll have to ask father.

Dear,

What do you think? Should we go?

Yeah.

That's how it will be.

Yay! Caramel, caramel!

"No, no, no."

"My soul does not belong to my master."

"It will not be bought."

"It cannot be bought."

You cannot buy a soul...

Yasuaki-chan, jump!

This way!

Ah... Yasuaki-chan!

Using my violin...

to play military songs isn't what I want.

I see. Then why don't you stop?

We'll figure something out with the food.

I'm sorry, Totto-suke.

It's okay.

I love father's violin.

- Alright! - Whoa!

Here we go!

- "Tomoe Gakuen" - Everyone, take your seats.

- Make sure to clean up properly. - Bleh.

Oh, it's the principal.

Yasuaki-chan has died.

Yasuaki-chan was everyone's friend.

It's very unfortunate.

Even I...

...am filled with sadness.

"Uncle Tom" can't be returned anymore.

Someday, when we grow up a lot,

we'll meet again somewhere, right?

I hope by then you'll be healed...

Totto-chan

We had so much fun together.

I won't forget you.

I won't..

forget you either.

Totto-chan!

♪ Where are you going

♪ On that day, you were shining

♪ Where does your smile go

♪ Beyond the clouds

♪ Into the sea

♪ To the blue, shining mountains

And to my

♪ Heart's window

Banzai! Banzai!

♪ Where are you going

♪ Beyond the clouds

♪ Into the sea

♪ To the ends of the sky

♪ To the shining stars

♪ And to my

♪ Heart's window

♪ And to my

♪ Heart's window

It's something important, right?

"Showa 19 (1944)"

Yes, yes, yes, yes

Tetsuko-san, that is...

It's okay

I have it secure

I... I see

Mother, just a moment

It's fine, I'm off

Ah... Take care

Starting tomorrow, we will be separated for a while, but...

We'll definitely meet again at this place.

Next time, from the countryside...

I'll bring funeral manju!

When I fell, Mrs. Oishi bandaged me up.

Thank you very much.

I will become the best gardener in Japan.

Yay, the best in Japan!

Hehehe

If you find an injured animal, bring it to me.

I really want to say goodbye in English, but...

I'll hold off until the war is over.

I want to study physics and become a great PhD.

Thank you for a bunch of things and for everything!

Everyone, write letters, okay?

Promise!

Aoki-san

Keiko-chan's chicken will fly through the sky!

No matter how far it goes,

It will definitely come back, right?

Principal

I have something to tell you

What is it you want to talk about?

When I grow up

I'll become a teacher at this school for you.

Do you promise?

Yes, I promise.

You are really

a good child.

Stay healthy.

"Showa 20 (1945)"

The air raids intensified

We also had to evacuate to Aomori.

The house with the red roof along the railway

was demolished due to building evacuations.

And Tomoe Gakuen too...

Hurry!

As we watched the school burn down,

Mr. Kobayashi said

Hey

What kind of school should we build next?

The teacher's love for the children

was greater than the flames engulfing the school.

Come here

Please

There, there. Don't cry.

Chindon...

Good child.

You are really a good child.

♪ "Goodbye," that saying of yours

♪ Who did you inherit it from?

♪ Every time we meet

♪ I feel a little lonely

♪ Just by waving my hand

♪ It feels like you'll disappear

♪ In the bright tomorrow

♪ That I imagine too much

♪ You are there too

♪ On the back of a glass bird

♪ I ride

♪ With you and an angel smiling

♪ If we can cross that puddle

♪ Surely, after this

♪ We can meet again

♪ I don't want to believe

♪ That there are wishes

♪ That can't be granted

♪ Standing on tiptoe

♪ So as not to sink

♪ Yet, why is it

♪ That are so far away

♪ The stretching shadow just slightly

♪ Trembles

♪ As if trying to say something

♪ The passing rain

♪ Even your tears

♪ Did you not show them to me?

♪ In the drifting premonition

♪ So as not to be misled

♪ I believe

♪ I believe

♪ In the contradictions you speak

♪ Hidden are your true feelings

♪ I notice them

♪ I notice them

♪ You with bed hair

♪ Somehow makes me feel alive

♪ Getting angry with a still childish face

♪ Even the shape of your mouth is endearing

♪ The shadow and the stride that reflect your loneliness

♪ Speed

♪ I want to help you regain them

♪ If there's something

♪ That seems about to break

♪ I'll hug you from behind

♪ Strongly, until you let me