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CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATION CEREMONY

Congratulations on graduating.

It's time to say goodbye.

Can you stop?

It's too depressing.

It should be a happy goodbye.

Yeah. We all managed to graduate, after all.

You're right!

We owe it all to you, Yankumi.

-You can say that again. -What?

In this year, since we met, a lot of things have happened.

There are so many wonderful memories.

I have nothing left to teach.

Now, go and live life to the fullest.

Yankumi!

Where are you going?

I'm sorry!

There's somewhere I have to go.

I'll always remember each and every one of you!

Yankumi!

Kumiko!

Mr. Shinohara!

Are you really sure?

Yes.

From now on,

I want to spend my life not as a teacher,

but as a woman by your side, Mr. Shinohara.

-Kumiko! -Mr. Shinohara!

Miss! Stop it, please!

Miss!

Minoru?

-You bastard! -I'm innocent!

Miss!

What's all this noise?

What's going on?

Minoru attacked me in my sleep. You coward!

What?

What did you do to her?

Give me a break.

I was just trying to give her a blanket so she wouldn't catch a cold!

What's this? A blanket?

She must have been dreaming.

What a cutie.

Miss, you have dribble on your face.

My dream.

Ouch, ouch, ouch.

Mr. Shinohara was so cool.

Kumiko!

Morning!

Hey.

Miss Yamaguchi?

What's this "Miss Yamaguchi"?

Please call me Kumiko!

-Kumiko? -Yes!

I mean, yes.

Australia?

Is it a graduation trip?

You get to go abroad?

It might be a fourth-tier uni no one's ever heard of,

but Mom and Dad are super happy about it.

Jealous!

You're so lucky.

When do you go?

Ten days, starting from today.

Today?

What the hell?

You're skipping school from today?

It's 'cause of Dad's work.

We can only fly out today.

It's chill, right? No more classes for third years anyway.

What about the plan?

Sorry.

My parents were so excited, I couldn't refuse.

-What are you whispering about? -None of your business.

Anyway, you'll take care of it. Right, Yankumi?

Oh, man! Don't forget to bring back souvenirs!

Just get me anything I can eat, okay?

What's she even doing here?

See you at graduation, Minami!

See ya!

This is the last day of class for third years,

then it's School Day and graduation.

I'm indebted to you all for your hard work.

The students have achieved great results and have bright futures ahead of them.

CLASS 3A STUDENT - UNIVERSITY

Everyone in Class 3A got a place at university.

As to be expected.

Yes.

My class too.

Well, not including the three who didn't get an acceptance.

But only three is still outstanding!

Yes, yes, thank you.

I was worried for a moment, but last week all my students got spots!

It'll be a smooth graduation ceremony. Right, Vice Principal?

That's right.

Except for one class.

Miss Yamaguchi,

why do five of your students still have no plan?

Their results will be announced next week, and they'll probably pass－

"Probably"? Not good enough!

But there's a student in 3D who's done spectacularly.

SHIN SAWADA

WASEDA UNIVERSITY POLITICAL SCIENCE AND ECONOMICS

Exactly! Sawada got into Waseda and Keio University.

Plus, he's been asked to give a speech at the graduation ceremony.

He really is something else!

He's the prize student of 3D... No.

The prize student of Shirokin Gakuin.

The legend of his sparkling achievements will be passed down for eternity.

Isn't that right?

So, everyone, keep up the good work until the graduation ceremony.

Yes, sir.

After all that worry, it's amazing everyone in 3D is going to graduate.

Yes. Thank you.

Don't celebrate yet.

Students start to slack off between now and graduation.

So, it's an extremely delicate time.

Carelessness is the greatest enemy!

Yes, but my class has grown up a lot recently.

There's nothing to worry about.

Oh, no!

Crap.

Idiot.

Playing catch in the hall...

Is this what you call adult behavior, Miss Yamaguchi?

Not exactly.

Listen up. Don't let your guard down.

If we have a problem,

you can still be expelled, even on graduation day.

Expelled?

Of course, Miss Yamaguchi.

And if that happens, you'll take full responsibility.

What's that mean?

Yankumi would be fired?

Listen, a teacher must always take responsibility for their failures.

Vice Principal, as you can see, they're reflecting on their actions.

They're still glaring at me.

Stop it!

Well, I'll let it slide this time.

Thank you.

Get back to the classroom.

Quickly, get out of here. Come on.

Wow, so forgiving.

No wonder you're going to be principal.

What did you say? You're going to be principal?

Don't be so hasty, Vice Principal Washio.

-Vice Principal? -What's going on?

-Didn't you know? -What?

From April, Principal Shirakawa is going to be on the Board of Education.

-The Board of Education? -The Board?

I'll be sad to leave Shirokin Gakuin.

Since when were you here?

Oh, just now.

Anyway, in April, the vice principal will take up the position of principal.

So Mr. Sawatari is the future principal.

Yes, but as I said, it's too soon to say, future Vice Principal Washio.

Damn straight. Who knows what'll happen if there's a scandal with a woman.

After all, carelessness is the greatest enemy.

Yeah, what about－

Anyhow, Miss Yamaguchi,

you'd better keep an eye on Class 3D right up to graduation day.

Leave it to me. I'll make sure everyone gets their graduation diploma.

CLASS 3D GRADUATION TRIP!

We meet at 8:00 a.m. Don't be late!

Did you make this?

Why wouldn't I? It's our grad trip!

But I'm still jealous of Minami!

None of that. Hot springs beat koalas any day.

You're jealous too, Kouhei. It's so obvious.

Hey, you sure we shouldn't invite Yankumi?

She'll be so mad if she finds out.

Oh, yeah.

Right.

It's fine. She is a teacher, after all.

We won't be able to go wild if she's there.

Shin wants to "go wild"? I'm in shock.

Yeah?

So we gotta make sure Yankumi never finds out! Got it?

Yeah!

That bastard.

The vice principal is the worst.

What's the matter?

He said he'd expel anyone who causes trouble, even on graduation day.

What?

And that he'd fire Yankumi after.

Fire her?

Does that mean our trip is risky?

Going on a school trip isn't against school rules.

-Yeah, if it's only a trip. -What about drinking?

What about cigarettes and girls?

There are no girls this time.

Is it even a grad trip without alcohol and cigarettes?

No way!

It's okay as long as no one finds out.

Good point. Yeah!

Yankumi's job is safe as long as no one knows.

This is the last time we get to mess about together,

so let's have the best grad trip ever!

Yeah!

Has it finally sunk in that you should stay quiet when the teacher's in the room?

So I finally got rewarded for never giving up.

That's right.

All thanks to you, Yankumi.

Thank you so much, Yankumi.

You...

really have grown up.

Is she really that gullible?

Today is the last day of the third semester.

But you haven't graduated yet.

There's still School Day.

So don't get carried away.

Especially no fighting, please.

If you wind up in the hospital, you won't be able to graduate.

-Got it? -Yes!

Oh, yes. Noda, Oishi, Shimazu, Maeda and Fujiwara,

you get your results next Monday.

-Make sure you come and tell me. -We will.

-I'm sure I failed. -Me too.

Don't be so negative.

Have confidence in yourself. Okay?

Right!

Class 3D. All of you will graduate together!

Yes!

I can't relax until these five get their results.

3D EXAM LIST

Hey, hey! Wanna go to a hot spring tomorrow for the night?

Hot spring?

I was going to go with my friends, but they canceled.

There are three spots.

I can go!

Sorry, but I'm not really in the mood for a hot spring trip.

I know how you feel, but all you can do is wait for the results.

Well, that's true.

It's bad luck when the class teacher looks tired.

It's bad luck?

You have to be a goddess of victory for your students.

A goddess?

A goddess must be pure in mind and body.

Exactly! To the hot springs.

Let's do it!

Hot springs?

Yes, with Miss Fujiyama and Ms. Kawashima. The three of us.

-Can we tag along too? -Yeah.

There's no need for you to join.

Right.

But why are you taking those weird things to a hot spring?

Graduation is just around the corner, so things are about to get really busy.

Getting excited about a hot spring feels a bit weird.

I wasn't sure myself either.

Those are the best times to make sure you take a breather.

You're right.

Yes.

Your students are graduating. It's a happy occasion.

Miss, will you take a look at this?

The graduation ceremony is a really important moment for you.

And it's your first students' graduation.

This is for that precious day.

Just a little something from us.

Please accept it.

-Really? -Please.

What is it?

Prepare to die.

Where on earth did you find something like this?

You don't like it?

What I mean is, thank you.

I'll keep it as an option to wear on the day.

Great!

Do you really think they'll graduate?

Good question.

Don't jinx it!

Sorry.

Let's eat.

Okay.

Only I get to go to the hot springs.

Please forgive me, my little students.

SHUZENJI

Our one-night grad trip starts tomorrow!

Looks so good, I wanna go too.

We can bathe together.

No way!

What are you all doing after we graduate?

I want to go to art school.

My dream is to become a designer and create my own brand one day.

That's so cool!

But I already got rejected twice.

I find out about Mikado Art College next week.

It's my last hope.

I find out my results next week too.

Shin Nippon Heisei University.

Where's that? Never heard of it.

Me neither!

Me neither!

At least you've still got a chance.

University was a total failure for us. We've gotta reapply next year.

And you, Kumai?

Culinary school for me.

I'm going to take over my dad's ramen shop.

I'll turn it into a proper authentic Chinese restaurant.

That's awesome!

Your dad would be proud.

You made me cry.

What about you, Uchiyama?

I'm starting work at Hishiyama Construction.

You want to be a carpenter?

Yep. In the future, I want to get my architect's license,

so I can build all your houses.

Amazing!

That was pretty cool, huh?

Cool.

Hey! What about you, Sawada?

What?

Shin got into Waseda and Keio University.

Unbelievable!

Wow.

Which one are you gonna choose?

I haven't decided yet.

What a luxury! You get to choose!

Seriously.

So jealous!

Everybody sing Ayaya.

Ayaya! Ouch!

Then I'll sing!

WOOD CARVINGS AND MINIATURE FIGURINES

SHUZENJI MAIN TEMPLE

PICKLED WASABI HOT SPRING STEAMED BUNS

-Wow, it's beautiful! -Yeah!

Hot springs, hot springs!

Welcome!

Thank you for having us.

Glad to have you. You're booked under Kawashima?

-Yes. -Great, this way.

-Thank you. -I'll take those for you.

This way!

Wow, this is great!

Wow!

I feel so adult right now.

Welcome!

Thanks.

We've been waiting for you. This way, please.

Let's go!

Thank you for coming all this way.

I'm sure it was a tiring journey.

This way, please.

You must've been tired.

No, not really. We're still young!

Yes. Thank you.

It's quite noisy here.

Is it a work trip or something?

It's some university hot spring club.

University students.

I'm sick of high school students.

Maybe university guys can be good sometimes.

What's that mean?

Let's go get them!

On it.

What about the springs?

This is the room.

There's carp over there!

Ucchi, is it love at first sight?

Don't be an idiot.

-Don't be shy. -It's not like that.

Hey, hey, what's your name?

Wakaba.

Wakaba?

Hey, Wakaba, I really recommend this guy.

-Check him out. -Idiot! I'm not for sale!

Who you calling idiot? Idiot.

-Come on, you. -Sorry.

Hurry up! If you're going to dillydally, we'll go without you.

A girl?

Let's go flirt with her.

-Let's go! -Wait a sec!

-Quit it! -Wait!

My ball! Hey, wait!

Yeah, right.

If there's anything you need, please let me know.

Okay! We'll let you know!

I'll leave you to it.

You've totally fallen for her.

No way, idiot.

Whatever!

It's obvious.

Quit it.

It's so easy to tell.

-He's so my type. -I like the one on the right.

Really?

Hey, what should we do?

I want to go see Rainbow Village.

Rainbow Village? I think it was in the pamphlet.

But we don't have a car...

What are we going to do?

-If we take a bus－ -Hey,

we're going that way too. Do you want to join us?

-Really? -Sure! We've got a car.

Well, if you insist, I guess we can't refuse.

Let's go!

But... Hey.

There's one each.

One each?

So is this a work trip?

We're college girls.

Who are you kidding?

College girls? One each? Works out well for them.

What about me? It should've been three of us and two of them.

You dropped something.

Oh, thank you.

No problem.

FEMALE BATHS

What are you doing here?

I－

Why have you got those?

For in the bath... Wait, wait!

You...

What are you hiding?

MALE BATHS

What the hell is going on here?

So it's a secret grad trip, is it?

You've got some nerve to go wild somewhere I can't check on you.

We weren't going wild.

I caught you red-handed.

Right. Hand it over, the cigarettes and alcohol.

What?

So you do have them then?

Sawada, why are you laughing?

Because it's fun, obviously.

What's fun?

Everyone being stupid like this and then getting lectured by Yankumi.

Stop talking nonsense.

Well, let's play nice and hand it all over.

Fine. Here goes.

That's right. Cough it up.

Fine.

You brought this much?

Man, this sucks.

Busted by Yankumi again.

The vice principal would've been worse.

You got that right. You could've been expelled.

But we just wanted to make some good memories.

Once we graduate, we'll be spread all over the country.

You're right.

Well, since you're here, you can enjoy yourselves,

but make sure to behave. Okay?

Okay! The Class 3D Graduation Trip continues!

Let's do it!

Shuzenji is home to Rainbow Village,

the British village and Canadian village.

There's lots to see. What fun!

-Let's go on the tour boat. -Yeah!

Look at this.

It's so cute!

Risky business.

Enjoying a little trip with those lovely figures?

It's poison to the eyes.

So, Rainbow Village has vanished.

What?

Everyone, turn! One, two. One, two.

One, two. One, two.

One, two. One, two. They've got ping-pong here too.

Let's go! One, two...

I'm the best player.

Oh, dear. The second their eyes meet, all hell will break loose.

Everyone, we have a problem.

The ping-pong table has vanished too.

What?

-What's going on? -I'm not sure.

Let's just go back to the room upstairs.

Back to the room!

-What? -Off you go.

That's the situation.

I want them to have fun on their grad trip,

but as soon as I look away, I don't know what they're up to.

You're right.

There'll be trouble if something happens and the vice president finds out.

So you want to entertain them while keeping an eye on things?

Fine then.

It's for those 3D guys. We'll help you.

Thank you.

IMPROV CONTEST 3D GRADUATION TRIP CELEBRATION

This is Kumiko Yamaguchi. I'll go first!

Prepare to die.

That's it.

What was that?

What? You don't know Shima Iwashita?

Haven't you seen the Yakuza Ladies movies?

I want a go.

Me too.

Why the sudden enthusiasm?

You're already dead.

What are you－

Get off the stage.

That was shit.

Looks like they're having fun.

Thank you.

It's all thanks to you two.

You can say that again.

Yes.

These boys love to mess about,

but they're more sensitive than they let on.

They may say they've decided on their futures.

But it might not be what they hoped for...

You ain't getting it back.

...or they had to settle on something due to family circumstances.

All right.

What's wrong?

Actually, I have a date with that attendant.

With Wakaba?

Then get outta here.

It'll be tricky to sneak out.

I can see you.

You need to ask me if you want to leave.

One minute for a bathroom break. Understood?

Get ready to bolt.

You're so silly!

Really?

Yeah.

Sawada, hold down the fort.

Okay.

That was awesome, Shin!

What did you say to Yankumi?

I told her Shima Iwashita was in the women's bath.

-Seriously? -For real?

She loves Yakuza Ladies.

You'd better be quick. She'll be waiting.

Thank you.

Go get her, ladies' man!

Play it smooth, man.

Damn it.

Sawada tricked me.

Hey.

There's a shop with the best red bean soup. Wanna go?

Sure.

BLACK RICE MANJU

-Hey. -Kuma.

-We gotta go. -You ate enough.

Wait!

You don't like it?

No, I love it.

That's hot.

-Are you okay? -Yeah, I'm good.

Can't get it.

-Got it! -Got it!

Jackpot!

Say, "Cheese!"

This area's always in the magazines.

Yeah, those bamboo look sturdy.

-Look! -Wow!

-Think it goes? -I wanna get on.

Cool.

-Amazing. -Right?

I guess we should head back.

Yeah, guess so.

Shall we go then?

I'll message you.

Sure, thanks.

What's this?

Aren't you the girl from the hotel?

What're you doing here?

What's the problem?

Nothing to do with you.

Miss, wanna hang with us?

Get your dirty hands away from her.

He grabbed his arm.

How entertaining.

I wonder if Ucchi's having a good time with Wakaba.

I bet he is.

Bet they're kissing this second.

Should we get back?

Yeah.

I can't eat anymore.

Help!

It's Ucchi!

Bastard!

You're going nowhere.

Think you're something, huh?

What's the matter, punk?

Where'd your spirit go?

Only 3,000 yen. Cheapskate.

HARUHIKO UCHIYAMA

-He's just a kid. -A kid?

Ucchi!

You punks!

What did you do to him?

Ucchi, are you okay?

You all go to the same school?

What if we do?

Sure you kids should be roaming the streets late at night?

We should report it to the school so that your teacher can reprimand you.

-Shut your mouth. -Don't.

-Want a fight? -Bring it on.

-Stop it. -We can't just let it go.

Stay out of it!

If these guys blabber, we'll get expelled.

Who cares?

I care.

Yankumi might lose her job.

We need to graduate...

together.

That's Yankumi's dream.

We can't ruin her dreams.

Quit your mumbling.

It's late.

What should we do?

Do you want to die?

She's creeping me out.

Where did they go?

They're probably being stupid somewhere.

It's freezing out here.

Help!

Uchiyama and his friends...

Uchiyama and his friends?

Wait.

Listen up.

Whatever happens, don't interfere.

Suck on that.

These twerps were nothing.

We let you off lightly.

Stop right there!

Yankumi.

Who the hell are you?

Hang in there.

Are you okay?

Sorry.

How did you...

end up in such a mess?

We couldn't break our promise.

We all need to graduate together.

You...

It's pretty pathetic to beat up defenseless kids this badly.

You! Do you even know who you're dealing with?

Hey!

Stay out of it! What did I tell you?

Don't act so tough!

Bitch!

What the...

Who are you?

Me?

I am these boys' class teacher.

Teacher?

How can a teacher be so violent?

Violent?

Don't make me laugh!

You're the violent ones,

punching and kicking someone to a pulp just for the sake of hurting them.

Shut the hell up!

Ouch, ouch!

Now hand over whatever money you stole from them.

Take it.

Are you okay?

I'll lend you a hand.

You...

I'm sorry.

It's all my fault.

Now they know you're a teacher.

Will you lose your job?

I couldn't be a good teacher if I was scared of losing my job.

You helped an injured friend.

And for my sake, you didn't interfere, like I asked.

So then where is the harm in me protecting you?

If that's not acceptable,

I'll happily give up my job as a teacher.

Yankumi.

You boys showed great restraint.

Well done.

I'm proud of my students.

Whatever happens, you're all going to graduate together!

Yes!

Hot springs?

I haven't been to one for years.

You should have let us come with you.

It was so nice, honestly.

Yeah, my skin is so soft and smooth.

I didn't even get to go in once.

Maybe I'll take a day off and go.

Shall we go together?

What about over the spring break?

Spring break?

I'm free after graduation is over. The two of us could go.

I can go anytime.

That's right, the graduation ceremony is soon.

Yes!

The time to say goodbye to my sweet students

is just around the corner.

I'm going to be kind of lonely, but kind of happy－

Mr. Shinohara, I need your advice.

What should I wear to graduation? A suit, or－

What about a hakama skirt?

But I like cosplay too.

I haven't decided what to wear either.

Won't a jersey do?

A jersey?

No one else looks as good as you in a jersey.

I like it.

Really? You like it?

Shall we go?

What about a police costume?

-What? -Western Police.

Cosplay. Let's match our outfits.

No, thanks.

Only five days until graduation.

Is that long or short?

I'm just worried about crying during the ceremony.

Me too!

Time to say goodbye to the students.

Each day from the last three years will play out in your mind.

You'll remember each one of your students' faces.

The highlight will be when they all sing "Aogeba Toutoshi."

-I'll be so sad. -I'll be so happy.

Aren't you going to be sad?

I'm happy.

I'll be glad to see the back of that rowdy Class 3D!

I agree. I know exactly what you mean.

Class 3D were a total nightmare.

Can he be serious?

Sawada, why are you here?

I asked him to come.

Sawada, have you chosen between Waseda and Keio?

-Not yet. -Not yet? You'd better hurry up.

Hey, Sawada!

If you're not sure, you can always ask me for advice.

Right.

-Wait. -Yes? How can I help?

-I... -Yes, what is it?

Never mind.

You can ask me anything.

It's nothing.

I'm always here if you need!

Aren't Oishi and the others' results meant to be out?

Right.

Shin Nippon Heisei University and Noda's Mikado Art College results

are out at 10:00 a.m.

Wouldn't they have rung by now if it's a pass?

Yeah.

Surely they don't plan on ringing, but coming directly to the classroom.

I see.

Yes.

How'd it go?

Can't you tell?

You too?

Yeah.

I did it!

I passed!

I got into Shin Nippon Heisei University!

You did it!

Hey, what about Oishi and Shimazu?

They took the same test, right?

Looks like they failed.

What, really?

What about Noda?

He didn't get into art school.

I don't believe it.

That's gotta hurt.

They're here.

Noda.

Oishi, Shimazu.

Good morning.

Hey.

I didn't get into Mikado Art College.

I flunked it too. Shin Nippon Heisei University.

Me too.

Nowhere to go...

Cheer up.

You'll get through it.

Oh, yeah. Kuma, did you bring it with you?

-What? -Don't play dumb. The trip photos.

Oh, yeah!

Wow, look!

You're eating in all of them.

That manju was so good.

I wanna go again.

With everyone.

Why not?

A class reunion.

I'm in! What about Golden Week in May?

Let's go, let's go!

Hey.

Look, the pics turned out great.

Get lost. As if I care.

Sorry.

Hey, you don't have to be so nasty.

Kuma just wanted to lift the mood.

And it's none of your business.

What?

-What did you say? -Chill.

I'll pass.

I can't go on the class reunion trip.

I've gotta job hunt too.

Easy student life is over for me.

I wasn't accepted, so there's no way I can go.

Wish I was rejected too.

Are you taking the piss?

No.

I can't afford to study and reapply, so I have to go to my backup.

At least you can go!

Some people can't even afford to go to uni.

Then why don't you just work and study?

Stop talking down to him!

You got into a third-rate uni anyway.

-Don't get ahead of yourself. -Third-rate?

Stop it!

Everyone's got their own issues.

Things didn't work out as planned for everyone.

You should be more considerate.

Considerate?

That's easy for you to say.

You feel sorry for us?

It's not that.

Then, what?

Ucchi's just worrying about you.

-Don't you get that? -No, I don't.

I'm not clever like you, Shin.

Why would you say that?

Get it together, guys.

What's arguing gonna do?

We're not allowed to argue, are we?

Yankumi might lose her job, huh?

Elite students are different to us. He's a teacher's pet.

Hey, Noda.

Once we graduate, Yankumi means nothing to us.

Nothing?

Once we graduate, we'll all go our own way.

That's not true.

Of course it is. You're elite, and we're dropouts.

It doesn't matter!

We're friends.

Friends?

I bet you're laughing at us behind our backs.

You think we're fools?

So that's what you think?

Yeah. That's right.

Hey, don't!

What is going on here?

Hey, stop this now! Stop!

What are you doing? Stop!

Hey, Noda! Sawada!

Stop this immediately.

What is going on here?

Hey, Noda!

Sawada, what happened?

Nothing.

-Sawada! -Shin!

This sucks!

What happened between them?

Miss Yamaguchi, phone call.

Thank you.

Yes?

Minami?

Hey, Shin! What's going on?

This isn't like you.

I'm sorry.

They don't get us at all!

They think we're friends? What a joke.

Screw that!

Ouch.

RENT - SALES - RENOVATION

What are you doing?

Shut it, old man.

Got a problem?

You're those kids from Shirokin.

Hey.

So what?

I need the police! Someone call the police!

We better get outta here.

Go. Quick!

Police, at a time like this?

I'm extremely sorry.

They've got a bit too much energy, eh?

They said they won't take it further if you show remorse.

So I'll leave it to the school to handle this.

You students better not show your faces at this school again.

You're going to expel them?

No, not this time.

But they'd better all stay home until graduation day.

Stay home?

Yes, if they can promise me that, I'll let them graduate.

Of course, they won't be able to attend the ceremony either.

But, Vice Principal－

I can't afford to have them act up on such a formal occasion.

Please, wait.

They ought to be grateful they even get their diplomas.

Fine.

I won't be there.

Hey, Noda!

You...

Hey, hey.

Let's just ask the vice principal again.

You gotta be kidding me.

I don't wanna go if I've got to beg for it.

You've got to go to the ceremony.

Why? Who cares?

Yeah, we graduate anyway.

That's not the point.

You know that's wrong.

Do you realize just how much Miss Yamaguchi worries about you all?

Your friends are worried too.

Friends?

What friends?

Minami gave up his place at university.

Why?

He...

He studied so hard for that exam.

He called me.

His father's company went bankrupt.

I could tell how shaken he was.

But he didn't show it in his voice.

He always looks forward.

I understand how you all feel.

You're frustrated and unhappy.

But no one gets through this life without suffering at some point.

It's the same for all of you.

You're only 18 years old.

You think exams and job hunting decide your future...

but it's not that simple.

You'll hesitate, struggle,

falter, change direction and get back on track.

Isn't that how we all live our lives?

Isn't that how we find out how we want to live?

So don't give up. Don't run away!

Don't come up with your answer that easily.

Let's go.

Noda!

Oishi! Shimazu!

You'll hesitate, struggle,

falter, change direction, and get back on track.

Isn't that how we all live our lives?

FIRST RANK

SHIROKIN GAKUIN

Your students are lucky.

What do you mean?

This is all my fault for being unreliable.

You still don't get it.

What?

If someone has others who worry about them day and night,

then that person can always move forward.

They're not the kind of boys who don't understand how you feel.

Don't your students understand well

the kindness and pain we feel as humans?

You may be right.

They've all got hearts twice as big as anyone else.

Yes?

Vice Principal?

Miss Yamaguchi, what the hell is going on?

Sawada said he's not going to Waseda or Keio!

Sawada said that?

Sawada!

The vice principal called me. He was extremely upset.

Are you in trouble?

No, not in trouble...

Is there a reason why you made that decision?

I've been so frustrated lately.

So I ended up taking it out on Noda like that.

I've been jealous of everyone.

I want to go to art school.

My dream is to become a designer and create my own brand one day.

I'll turn it into a proper authentic Chinese restaurant.

In the future, I want to get my architect's license,

so I can build all your houses.

All my friends have clear dreams.

But I don't have a dream.

Only to do what my father wants.

Just study and pass entrance exams...

Last night...

was the first time I bowed to my father.

I told him I'm not going to university and asked him to forgive me.

He just said, "I understand."

I was prepared to put up a fight,

but he just accepted it.

So much for a confrontation.

He sounds like a great father.

Yeah?

What will you do after you graduate?

There's a job opening in Africa to build an elementary school.

I won't get paid, but I'll get three meals a day.

Or they have other jobs too, like digging wells and stuff.

So, volunteering?

Not as impressive as that.

I just want to go somewhere I haven't been,

and do something I've never done.

I see.

Maybe then I'll find what I really want to do.

Then again, maybe I won't.

You will. You're capable of anything.

As long as you keep facing forward and keep searching for something.

I remember your words.

Life cannot be decided on so easily.

You never know how it's going to turn out.

So you have to keep trying.

What you said then...

I finally understand it.

Sawada...

But...

you only get one graduation day.

I...

really wanted to graduate with all of my friends.

OEDO FAMILY

How about a drink?

Are your students still on bad terms with each other?

They said they're not coming to the graduation ceremony.

That so?

Humans can be stupid sometimes.

They forget what is really important to them.

They get distracted by trivial things.

Trivial things?

Oh, yes.

They get caught up in their pride and appearances.

The trouble with it is,

you can't get rid of those things by yourself.

I certainly wasn't capable of it.

If I had been capable

of accepting the man your mother wanted to be with,

she wouldn't have disappeared with him forever.

We wouldn't have ended up never seeing each other again.

Kumiko...

you mustn't let your students end up feeling like I do.

Grandpa.

Thank you.

Fight on.

Yo!

I'm thinking of wearing a bodycon outfit for the graduation ceremony.

What do you think?

Sheesh, I'm scared just thinking of you in a bodycon.

Scared? That's rude.

I look great in it.

The game center is fun, but so is graduation.

Miss Fujiyama said she's going to wear a mini skirt.

-Hang out with us. -Wait.

What the hell?

I caught you. Fools.

Wait a sec.

I'll tell you 100 different ways to get girls.

Will you come to graduation?

I'll be waiting!

You've got to come.

You've all got to graduate together.

It's finally graduation tomorrow.

I wonder what'll happen to Class 3D.

-Matsudaira. -What?

You... Why are you in a hurry?

Well...

-Excuse me. -Hey.

I'm not hiding anything!

So you are hiding something?

Yeah.

If you've got something to do, get it over with.

We're busy, yeah?

I wanted to say sorry.

Whatever. Is that it?

We want you to come tomorrow.

You called us here just for that?

We want to graduate with everyone!

How long are you gonna pretend we're friends?

I'm getting sick of your childish crap.

-Who you calling childish? -Stop it.

We want to get our diplomas together.

Does it really matter?

We told you we're not going.

Quiet!

We said we'd graduate together.

We promised.

Graduation is the last day 3D gets to be together.

Who cares?

I've got plans tomorrow.

Oh, come on.

Shin, it's over. Let it go.

I won't let it go!

Hey!

What's going on?

Nothing.

Hey, wait.

Do you really want to leave things like this between you and your classmates?

You're sure you want to go your separate ways like this,

with all this bitterness between you?

Is that really what you want?

We're going our separate ways anyway, so who gives a crap?

What about the bond you've created as a class?

What bond?

We're nothing more than high school classmates.

Nothing more than?

Once we graduate, it's "See ya forever."

You're wrong.

Yankumi!

Forget it.

No one is going to agree.

You...

Everyone's different anyway.

The way we live, the way we think... It's totally different.

We can't hang out forever.

Noda...

We just went to the same school for three years.

Stop trying to force friendship on us!

Noda.

These are your friends right here, aren't they?

These are the friends you can trust with all your heart!

Do you want to lose treasures of a lifetime

just because you're too stubborn to get over petty differences?

So, what do you say?

What about you lot, huh?

When Noda didn't know what to do...

you all came together to help him.

When Sawada was in trouble,

everyone rushed to come and support him.

When I nearly lost my job...

you all came to save me!

I'm only here today because you were there for me then.

We've climbed over so many hurdles together.

If that's not friendship, I don't know what is.

I saw Minami today.

Why do you think he lied about Australia?

His father's company went bankrupt.

He couldn't afford to come on the grad trip.

But he didn't want to make us worry.

He wanted us to enjoy the trip.

Can't you understand that?

You still don't understand?

You still don't get it?

Do you?

He values us as close friends.

Minami still thinks we will all be together at graduation tomorrow.

But you...

Noda!

Shut up!

GOOD LUCK AT GRADUATION TOMORROW WAKABA

KARAOKE

There's no way I can go now.

Yeah?

GRADUATION SHIROKIN GAKUIN

What's up!

Minami!

You're back!

Hey, you got chubby again, huh?

They're really not coming.

Yeah.

Miss Ya－ Yamaguchi.

I'm so sorry I'm late.

What are you wearing? Today's the graduation ceremony.

This is what I've worn when teaching my students all year.

But it's graduation!

This is what Miss Yamaguchi is all about.

Your students will be happy to see you like that.

It doesn't matter what you wear to graduation, right, Miss Yamaguchi?

What's important is that you confidently send your students out into the world.

Yes.

This is bad.

Hishiyama Construction called.

They said Uchiyama's job offer has been revoked.

They went back on their offer?

Why would they do that?

The signboard Noda and that lot destroyed

belonged to a good customer of the company.

What are you doing?

They said they don't want someone from the same school.

No way!

I won't let them get away with this.

Where's Uchiyama?

Is it true?

What?

So you already knew?

But don't say anything to the others.

It doesn't matter.

If it had been anyone else, I'd go totally mess 'em up.

But they're my friends.

-Hey, Yankumi! -Yankumi!

Think I'm gonna let this go?

GRADUATION HALL SHIROKIN GAKUIN

Hey. You. Where are you going?

It's the graduation ceremony!

Kuma!

SHIROKIN GAKUIN GRADUATION

HISHIYAMA CONSTRUCTION

Please, will you give Uchiyama back his job offer?

It was our fault.

It had nothing to do with him!

It doesn't matter what you say.

We can't employ the friend of such violent students.

We might be a bunch of screw-ups,

but Uchiyama is different.

He loves his parents more than anyone.

He wants to work so his mom can live a comfortable life.

He said he'd do his best to learn a vocation and become a carpenter.

He always puts his friends before himself.

He might talk like crap, but he has a good heart.

Please give him another chance!

We're begging you!

Please!

Today is your graduation, isn't it?

And yet, you still came all this way?

Because we're his friends.

We're here because we're his friends.

Please reconsider. I'm begging you!

Please, sir!

-Please. -Please.

Uchiyama's future depends on it.

Please.

Please reconsider.

Please!

Please!

Finally...

Finally, everyone is together.

Uchiyama...

care to explain?

I'll work so hard at this job.

No matter how hard it is, I won't give up.

So...

please reconsider.

Please reconsider.

Mr. Washio.

-Yes? -Where's the principal?

I haven't seen him.

Is he caught up in a conversation somewhere?

You win.

Uchiyama...

I'm counting on you.

Great.

You did it!

Ucchi...

Everyone...

Hey!

Let's go back to graduation!

They're still not here.

Principal!

What's the hold up?

We're just waiting a little longer.

We can't wait anymore.

We will now present the diplomas.

Class 3A.

Come on!

We won't make it!

Congratulations on your graduation.

Class 3B.

Wait!

Class 3C.

Go!

Well, due to unforeseen circumstances, Class 3D are absent.

Looks like they're out of time.

Then, all diplomas have been handed out.

So, next－

What's the meaning of this?

Please excuse us.

Get out of here. You'll get your diplomas later.

Class 3D.

Class 3D.

Yes!

Quickly, line up.

Hurry.

GRADUATION DIPLOMA SHIROKIN GAKUIN

This diploma shows that you've completed your journey here at our school

and stands as a proud symbol of your graduation.

On March 7, 2003,

presented by Gonzou Shirakawa, Principal at Shirokin Gakuin.

Congratulations on your graduation!

Time for a speech from the chosen representative,

Shin Sawada of Class 3D.

Sawada...

you're to read this.

I don't suppose you've prepared anything.

I...

can never trust teachers.

Schools are really all the same.

That's what I thought.

But I was wrong.

Here at this school,

although only one,

there was a teacher I could trust.

Here,

I found true friends.

We got in serious fights together,

we were fools together...

and we cried together.

We were real friends.

I have friends

that I would rather take punches

and go down together with

than win on my own.

I hope...

that we stay friends for life.

We might be on different paths now,

but stuff like that doesn't matter.

We're friends no matter what.

I didn't know that graduating...

would make me so sad.

From tomorrow,

I can no longer go through Shirokin's gates,

or into the messy 3D classroom,

or listen to Yankumi scolding us.

When I think about losing those things...

I can't bear how sad it makes me.

But...

I'm sure we'll meet all kinds of people.

We'll meet all sorts of people...

and learn all sorts of stuff.

The one who taught us that those things are important...

was Yankumi.

Yankumi...

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you!

You boys...

We promise...

to take the memories of all those we met here

and all the knowledge we have learned

as proud graduates of Shirokin Gakuin.

We promise to look forward...

and live each day to its fullest.

For these past three years...

thank you so much.

Don't cry. You're not crying.

You've got this.

We got you!

She never learns.

You boys!

GRATE GRADUATION!

Sorry, who never learns?

GRATE

I'm really gonna lose it.

Yankumi...

I'm afraid...

I scolded you too much,

about what it means to fight,

and what it means to be friends.

But,

truthfully,

it was all trial and error.

I never...

never had total confidence in what I was doing.

But...

you taught me.

When I face you with everything I got,

you respond to me.

Boys like you...

who go straight for what they want...

like honest fools

are a rare find.

As a teacher, I'm sure I'll face more challenges ahead,

but that's exactly why...

I'm so happy...

you were my first students.

I believe that...

I believe that with all my heart.

Thank you, all of you.

My time as your teacher ends today.

As your teacher,

there's one more thing I must tell you.

No matter how far away you live

or how long until you meet again,

friendship...

is for life.

Please don't forget that.

Yankumi.

I decided to work while I go to night school.

Good luck, Minami.

I'm definitely getting into art school next year.

I'm sure you'll do it, Noda.

Make sure you come try my ramen.

I know you'll only make the best, Kuma.

If you get lonely, you can always call me.

Take care of your mom, Uchiyama.

Yankumi...

you said your teaching comes to an end today.

But you'll always be our teacher.

Always.

For life.

You...

Ready?

Cheese!

Goodbye!

Come show your faces sometime!

-Yankumi! -Bye!

Take care!

Bye-bye!

BRING IT ON, YANKUMI IT'S AMAZING

Kumiko!

Wait there.

I'm off!

Take care.

A new semester begins today.

Yes.

I wonder what kind of students they'll be.

It's exciting.

-Yep. -Kumiko,

if you need anything,

just remember, I'm always by your side.

Don't ever forge－

Mr. Shinohara,

do you want to go see a movie together?

I'd love to.

Really?

SCHOOL ENTRANCE CEREMONY

Now that I'm principal here,

no matter what it takes, the only way is up!

The ratio of acceptance at national and famous private universities is up!

Up, up... I wish he'd just shut up.

You're in charge of third years this year?

My stomach's been hurting since this morning.

There's such a cutie in the new class.

Calm down.

Will you two be quiet?

-Miss Yamaguchi. -Yes?

Are you listening?

Me? But...

Sorry.

Fight on.

Morning.

Okay, quiet down.

I said be quiet!

Now listen up and listen well.

When someone is speaking, it's polite to be quiet and listen.

I'll be taking care of you for three years from today.

No matter what it takes, I'll pull you up.

I'll make sure you all graduate together.

Well then, let's begin our lesson.