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Thanks, plant consolidation can now begin.

The labor union will agree after seeing the data.

Yes.

Can I leave everything to you,

deluding plant closing, disposal of land, staff reduction?

Reduction?

Yes.

It'll get you a Board of Director's chair.

You'll impress them by making such efforts for the company.

Thank you.

Plant closing?

Right.

Japan has always reacted to the American economy,

but what if America collapses?

Our quality will pay off.

The stock holders won't wait.

We need an aggressive sales strategy.

And plant closings?

Think of the world economy!

I came in person to tell you of this official decision.

Kawahira, as you know,

business isn't charity, keep emotion out of it.

You really mean that?

I mean it.

We can't keep all the employees.

Company's headed for bankruptcy.

It's the only way to save it.

Tell me...

Who are our products for?

That's an odd question!

But they're for both the consumer and company.

For who in the company?

Don't avoid the topic.

Hey...

We haven't really had a talk lately. Let's meet for dinner?

I know a fish place.

Sorry, got to go to head office now for a meeting.

I see...

Hello? OK, I understand.

Hey.

You take this.

For good luck.

What is it?

My son enjoyed making it in hospital.

Likes making things, like me.

I'd love to drink with him,

if he lives that long...

Thanks for this.

Try to understand our situation. I'll go now.

Tsutsui...

Yeah?

What's the rush?

'Thank you for riding the 'Shinkansen' bullet train.

This 'Nozomi' Super Express is bound for Tokyo.

You're home?

Where's Mom?

Sachi, you know?

Why's she out so late?

When'll she return?

Who knows?

She's your wife, you find out.

I'm starving.

Find a job yet?

You graduate soon, try harder!

Sweets, from my trip.

Watch out, or you won't find a job.

What's wrong with you?

Nothing's wrong.

Listen.

Life can be bitter for people who just hang around.

Sweet!

Huh?

Too sweet.

Sachi!

All crazy...

I can probably finish by the end of next week.

Really? Good job. I can always count on you.

We'll bring you back to head office, we need you here.

Thanks for the offer, but I can't make anything there.

You're not a ship's captain, going down with your plant.

Smooth talker!

Anyway, come to head office.

We'll work together until the end.

I want to enjoy what I'm doing.

What?

I'll keep on doing what I like, making good things.

And I never gave up on that dream I told you about.

Hey, Kawahira...

Bye.

Hey...!

Doing what I like...?

Tsutsui here.

Huh?!

Lovely aroma.

It is.

The aroma you prefer shows your present physical condition.

Really?

Excuse me.

Hello. I'm with clients!

What?!

Hand it in?

Not yet.

Not due yet.

Right.

Yes?

Sachi, Granny collapsed!

How's Granny?

Collapsed on a train, driver called for help.

Good he called.

I'll go see her.

Your work OK?

Of course not, but I have to go.

You'll go instead?

No way. I just opened a shop.

I'll go tomorrow.

Just when I'm so busy...

Granny collapsed! She's alone in hospital!

Your Mom!

You'd know if you had a job!

No job matters more than her.

Sunrise Izumo sleeper from Tokyo will soon arrive.

Izumoshi, our terminus. Thank you.

Please watch your step.

She had a heart attack, but is stable now.

If all goes well, she'll leave the ICU soon.

I see.

But her age is of concern,

so we'll make further tests, just to be sure.

Thanks, please do.

I'll return tomorrow.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Thank you, good-bye.

What's wrong?

Work is so important?

Of course it is!

No time off even for family?

Her life isn't at risk, doctors can handle it.

You always enjoy coming here for summer break.

Granny is always so kind, and actually listens when I talk.

She doesn't check the time.

Heavy!

Toru!

When did you arrive?

Just now and visited the hospital.

How's Granny?

More stable now.

The train had to stop for her.

Glad she's doing OK.

I'll visit the hospital soon.

She'd like that.

It's a chance for you to move back here.

Care for your Mom.

That's impossible.

Sachi! How are you?

Fine. It's been a while, Mister Clam Man.

Mister Clam Man?

You forgot? Here he is!

Mister Clam Man... is here!

Here!

Nostalgic!

Granny's soup taste.

She makes her own miso.

I hope she'll send some to Tokyo.

"Don't send it. It spoils quickly."

That's what you said.

Did I?

You forgot?

Preoccupied with work.

What we say at home doesn't matter.

That's not true.

It's just who you are. I'm done.

I just arrived.

Sorry to be late.

It's OK.

Where's Sachi?

Out there.

Hi. I'll take a bath and go to bed.

What's up? You argued?

We didn't.

Can't talk to your own daughter?

We three haven't been together for a long time.

Don't blame it on my shop.

I wasn't!

I meant it's nice to be together.

Night here is different than in Tokyo.

Let's find the time...

for a family trip before Sachi starts her own family.

Like Hawaii when she entered junior high.

Yeah.

But you worked even there...

Really?

We hated that you worked even upon arrival.

Hated it?

But had come to accept it.

Accepted what?

Hello?

Hi, how's it going? Sure, go ahead.

What?

Oh, from Beijing?

They what?

You can't be serious!

You refused, didn't you?

We have last month's data, right?

You didn't... didn't check! What's wrong with you people?!

Of course you check before calling! Too lazy to look?

Of course.

Then call me back!

Yeah. OK.

Unbelievable...

Hello?

I'm Tsutsui.

Yes?

Yes, my old colleague.

What?

An accident?

Kawahira...?

But...

Yes.

I understand, thanks for calling.

What about Kawahira?

In a traffic accident...

He died.

Something wrong?

Anything happen?

No.

- Excuse me. - Excuse me.

- Good afternoon. - Afternoon.

We'll change her, please wait in the lobby.

Alright.

Won't take long.

You have to leave soon for his funeral.

Yeah.

What'll we, do about your Mom?

Let's see...

Going home?

How about you?

I'll stay till she can walk.

School OK?

It's OK.

It's already late. I'll get ready.

Mom has become like you.

Has to leave for work, looks preoccupied.

Checks the time while I talk.

It's good to be busy, but...

It's unfortunate about Mr. Kawahira.

I heard he worked very hard to properly close the plant for you.

The bosses were astounded he did it so quickly.

Tsutsui here.

Yes.

Go there?

Yes. I understand.

During endoscopic examination, we discovered a tumor.

I regret to inform you... it's malignant.

Hajime! You're here?

Yeah...

You OK?

Yeah, fine...

Thank you.

Mrs. Tsutsui, any food requests?

No, thanks.

Did you like it?

Yes.

OK.

- Good evening. - Evening.

Here again?

I'm fine, go back to Tokyo.

- Excuse me. - Mother!

Thank you for everything.

As your only son, I want to look after you.

Who made you say that?

From Toru.

I'll put it here.

Tissues, please.

Tissues?

Thanks.

- So... - Yeah?

Go to Tokyo with me.

Why should I go to Tokyo?

Just to get a doctor's second opinion...

What for?

What for?! It's better to be sure.

Don't be ridiculous, old folks like me...

should just stay where they belong.

You should be with family.

Local people are all very kind to me.

Don't say that.

My God will protect me,

you don't need to worry about anything.

Get checked in more modern hospital,

don't worry about the cost.

Tell me...

Yes?

Is Tokyo's air cleaner than here?

Is Tokyo's water more pure than here?

Do the people in Tokyo speak...

more kindly than the people here?

I'm better off here.

Hajime,

I'm going to stay here.

Dad?

Looking for a hospital in Tokyo?

Yeah.

Is Granny so ill?

It's not that.

I can't just leave her here on her own.

I'll return to Tokyo tomorrow. And you?

I'll stay and look after her.

I see.

Granny won't go to Tokyo.

Probably not.

What's this?

When I was a kid, I loved trains.

My dream was to be a train driver.

Really?

I'd forgotten about that.

Graduated from university in Tokyo, found a job...

I told Mom I'd become a train driver, and she said...

she'd wave to me every day.

She treasured these tickets,

and must remember your dream.

Probably.

Sachi?

Would you be surprised if I said...

I'd move here instead of taking Granny to Tokyo?

Of course I would!

What about the company, your job?

Obviously I'd have to quit my job, find work here.

I realized that...

I've lived my life without ever trying to accomplish my dreams.

Probably impossible, but maybe I'll apply for this.

Recruiting Train Drivers!

Are you serious?! A train driver!

Yeah.

I can't believe it.

Considering my age, I also wonder what I'm thinking.

But you can't becomes driver now, there are age limits!

I checked.

And?

Age 20 and over.

Hey, it's not so simple...

What did you say?

I'll be part of staff reduction.

Don't be ridiculous!

I've thought about things.

Thank you for everything, sir. I'm grateful.

Please reconsider!

I'll reassign my duties, then submit my resignation.

Tell me your reason.

I can't decide so suddenly.

Anyway, sit down.

Are you sure of this?

Yes.

This is impressive,

look at his resume!

Management Planning Chief for Keiyo Electric!

An elite executive.

Why would he apply to this place?!

"To this place"?

Sorry, I meant...

We hired three new drivers in their 20s last year, right?

How many remain?

Zero. Somehow they all left for railway jobs in big cities.

All were so arrogant, wanted to drive the newest models.

You have to be a local to properly serve locals.

Shall we at least meet this local driver applicant who's 50?

What?!

I always took that to go selling with Granny.

That's a Dehani 50 Series.

In use for over 80 years.

Older than you, and even Granny!

And still in service.

Amazing.

The door doesn't open...

It's not automatic.

People don't expect to open it themselves.

1, 2, and 3!

Are you OK? Let's lay down.

There.

Are you alright?

Thank you.

A shared room was fine by me.

Private room is relaxing.

Don't want to be relaxing in a hospital.

I'm really OK on my own.

You don't need to go back and forth.

You'll wear yourself out.

I can pretend to be a good son once.

Do what you love to do.

That's the best way to be a good son.

True.

I'm considering it...

Toyo!

Toyo.

Hey, Sachi!

And Hajime too.

Hello.

Looking after her garden?

Well, just until Kinuyo comes home.

She tends it so well, a shame if they just withered.

Toyo, let me help.

Why become a driver?

It's my dream since childhood.

Joined school Railway Club.

I've never heard of becoming a driver at your age.

I was a marathoner in college, I'm confident of my health.

Marathoner...?

It requires both knowledge and quick decisions.

My previous work required that, I'm confidant of my ability.

Becoming a driver requires training at Keio Railway in Tokyo.

I have a house there.

You realize we can't pay the high salary you're used to?

And the bonus is like a joke!

"Joke"?

Just an expression!

But that Tokyo house...

must have a big mortgage, how will you pay?

I'll receive a large payment for early retirement,

so I should be OK.

Japan has more elderly than young, so soon his age won't matter.

We'd be the first to do this!

It'll keep us in the red.

Please.

I've finally decided to pursue my dream at this age.

Please give me a chance!

Just a railway buff?

I am one also.

We're short of drivers.

However...

Can we foster a young driver,

and guarantee a good career in the future?

Can we promise a stable life 30 years from now?

No, even five more years is unsure.

So a man that accepts a drop in income and limited welfare benefits,

is nearing 50 and has abundant experience...

may be the best choice.

Exhausted!

How'd it go?

Scared me!

Sorry.

No way!

As long as I pass basic training and exams at Keio Railway,

I will become a driver.

In Tokyo till then?

No, one month in Shimane.

Oh?

Odd you can start going, even if you don't know the way.

What a driver!

I'd be proud if you were a Keiyo director.

In the end, it's just a title.

So, what's Mom think of it?

What?! You didn't tell her?

I'll tell her now.

I'm home!

Welcome back.

What's up?

Don't ask me.

What's going on?

Want some?

No.

Let's sit.

About quitting your job?

Who told you?

Your boss called my shop.

So I'd stop you.

I see.

Relax, I won't try to stop you.

You wouldn't listen to me anyway.

Thanks.

Are you angry?

Like the aroma?

Whenever I was critical of you,

I drank this to calm down.

It does smell nice.

What is the name of this herb?

Don't fake an interest in herbs.

You told your boss you'll be a train driver?

Well... kind of...

You always liked trains.

You hid books and photos in your room .

But no mention of it after marriage, so I thought you'd forgotten.

You knew about those?

I think you should try.

I knew you'd mention it someday.

Becoming a driver?!

You pretended to be unaware of getting worn out.

No, I didn't...

You're used to fooling yourself.

But I'll be staying here.

What's that mean?

Divorcing?

Ouch! What's that for?!

What's with you...?

Keio Railway Training Facility.

This is referred to as a 'switch stand.'

I'll show you how it functions.

Stand clear for safety.

When the driver moves the shifter to BRAKE,

electric current travels to passenger car brake controllers...

Front and rear chassis components,

and roof frame components are welded to ensure that...

Railway Law Final Exam.

Begin!

10-car Express, passengers and cars all OK.

10-car Express, passengers and cars all OK, understood.

I take control.

Non-fuse OK,

all switches OK.

REVERSE.

Happy New Year!

Thanks, Happy New Year to you.

Examined already?

No days off for me!

She's much better at moves such as this.

Really?

There!

Like being a baby again, everything is done for me.

That is easiest for us, too. Excuse me.

Thank you.

Thanks.

Probably you recovered, and just pretend to be ill.

You don't need to keep coming here.

Had to come pray or be cursed!

Our Izumo gods never curse anyone.

They are always kind!

66M, trainee Tsutsui Hajime. Pre-trip inspection.

Your inspection test will now begin. Use caution, be precise.

Yes, sir.

Tell me when ready.

I am ready.

Begin!

Headlights on. ID lights on.

Right OK, left OK, platfonn OK.

Headlights OK, ID lights OK.

Outer secondary track OK, air springs OK.

Stroke... OK, brake tension... OK.

66M, Tsutsui, Hajime. Technical exam complete.

Departing! Local train! Stop at Kami-kitazawa.

The names of successful applicants.

Matsumoto, Eiji.

Nakamura, Keita.

Hayashi, Hiroyuki.

Hashimoto, Shinichi.

Miyata, Daigo.

Tsutsui, Hajime.

Sir.

Good morning.

Morning. I'm Yabuuchi, a driver.

I'm head instructor Fukushima.

Let's work at becoming excellent drivers from today.

We'll do our best!

So will we.

Right.

In the rear is a 3000 model from Nankai Railway.

That's a 5000, and this is 2100.

Both from Keio Railway, Tokyo Metro wheels.

I'm sure you know this is a Dehani 50 made by Ichibata,

in use for over 80 years, since 1928.

Dehani 'De' comes from 'dendosha, ' electric car, the 'ha' from 'iroha, '

meaning third or regular class,

and last is 'ni.' Yes?

'Nimotsu.'

Right, baggage!

Oh, Mr. Takahashi!

Good morning.

Morning.

Section Chief Takahashi.

Good morning.

Good morning.

These are the new employees, Tsutsui and Miyata.

So, it's you two!

Nice to meet you.

A pleasure.

This repair facility hasn't changed since the old days.

Good morning.

Most of these ended up as scrap.

Labored in big cities for decades before coming to us.

No parts or anything.

Even during repair we wonder if they'll ever be used or not.

Repairs made without diagrams or manuals.

Eyes, hands and ears make up our manual.

It's in good shape, sounds just right.

Excuse us.

This is the Control Room for remote signals and points.

It's really the brain of Ichibata trains.

Requires real concentration.

Thanks for understanding.

Sorry.

Driver Command, Driver Command, train No. 308 here.

Driver Command here, go ahead No. 308.

Shige is burning fields on my route.

Shige?

Understood. Attention all I trains.

Caution advisory, limited vision on route due to smoke.

Understood.

Close the windows...?

Huh? Right.

Driver Command, further advisory. Announce close windows.

Sorry to speak out of place.

It's OK. You the 50 year-old recruit?

Well, actually just 49.

Wise older man!

Driver Command here, No. 308, confirm...

Good afternoon.

Good afternoon.

What's that? Melon bun?

Break time!

Want something?

Not really.

Maybe you also...

Me also?

Dreamed of becoming a train driver since childhood?

I don't really like trains.

I just needed a job.

I see.

It was your dream to be a driver?

Yeah, to be driving Ichibata trains.

Kind of weird.

You're weird, too.

You randomly chose a lifetime job.

Lifetime? Jobs don't have to be forever...

Your dream job?

Enough about me.

Front OK, destination Izumo OK,

pantograph position OK.

Interior OK, exterior OK,

door closing OK, position OK.

Departing.

Thank you, thanks.

Thank you.

- Thanks. - Thank you.

Drivers also need to collect tickets.

Right.

Here.

Ticket from your first train drive.

Here.

Thank you!

You'll get one too, Miyata.

Hold on to it!

Hello.

May I?

Hello, thanks for coming.

Kaede Naito from Shimane News. Thanks for meeting me.

Thanks? I don't understand...

Mr. Fukushima, what's going on?

Wow, Ichibata Railway has an aggressive attitude this year!

Taking on a new driver who begins a second career at 50!

And a former high-school star pitcher!

Star pitcher?

Tell me all about both of you.

"All about" what...

Please.

But I simply...

Hey, Miyata...

He's blushing!

He played baseball?

You didn't know?

Not at all.

Drafted by a pro team.

A Pro teaml?!

Miyata!

Miyata!

Miyata the pitcher!

Keep it down!

I found you.

It's the Dehani 50 special box seat.

Want something?

Not really.

You were calling.

I heard.

You injured your elbow?

I don't want to talk about it.

You wanted to play baseball.

That was impossible so you took this job.

That's why you're bitter.

I'm not bitter!

You are, but understandable after such disappointment.

Especially tough when young.

Show pity and I'll punch you.

I don't pity you.

What's that?

A junior high student who may not live to 20 carved it in bed.

He did a good job.

His dad was my ex-colleague and a close friend.

He was the plant manager.

I had to close that plant for the company.

Soon after,

he died in a traffic accident, leaving his wife...

and bedridden son behind.

He often told me...

he did what he wanted to do.

It made me question what I was doing.

His death made me understand.

So you gave up that elite life?

I'm not so elite.

It was not elite to think of nothing but myself.

When I thought of what to do with the rest of my life,

I chose to follow my dream,

give myself a first and last chance.

This may not be the job you really want to do,

but in my case,

it's a dream come true.

We are the ones who set our own limits,

so regardless of age, if we just make an effort.

We can find our dream.

I'll go back first.

Sorry to intrude!

Railway crossing OK.

For Hirata Honjin Memorial Museum and Gakuenji Temple...

Close windows...

Bit too late.

Madam! Madam!

Madam! You on the bicycle!

Madam, look!

You forgot this.

Excuse me!

Forgot this.

Thank you.

Be careful.

- Sorry. - You'll miss dinner!

Wait for me!

OK, OK!

Toyo!

Hey, Sachi!

You're here again?

Summer break, I'll stay awhile.

Senior high school?

I told you, 4th year college!

Oh, you've really grown up!

Toyo, thanks for everything.

For what?

Hajime really made up his mind.

My son went to Tokyo,

and never comes back.

He invited me to Tokyo, but that's impossible.

It's not easy for old folks to make such big changes.

Are you eating OK?

Vegetables from the garden,

and make lunches for work!

Really? They'll make you sick, I can make lunch for you.

So sweet!

Of course, from our garden.

Enjoying your job?

Yes, it's fun. I'm embarrassed, though.

Why embarrassed?

Why?

Enjoying work somehow seems unreal.

How's your job hunting?

I'm unsure about things.

Don't rush.

Dad...

You're still not old.

What's that mean?

Old folks can't change.

Toyo said that.

Have I changed?

You say "don't rush". You make your own lunch.

That's true.

Take your time.

Just keep moving forward,

that's enough.

Right.

Hey!

Put the seeds in here!

Front OK, destination Matsue Shinjiko Onsen, OK.

This local train is bound for Matsue Shinjiko Onsen.

Train No. 321, three minutes late!

Waited for an old lady to board?

With only one train an hour, I couldn't just leave.

I can't say you shouldn't have.

But it's a driver's responsibility to stay on schedule.

Yes, I'm very sorry.

Thank you.

Thanks.

Departing.

Hey, did you read this?

That reporter wrote about me?

Not that one, this one, here!

New San-In Baseball League?

This? What's it say?

How about it?

About what?

If it happens, why not give it a try?

Maybe an outfielder, Ichiro started as a pitcher.

I'm done with baseball. I want to forget about it.

Hey, only authorized people in here!

Is Tsutsui here?

Tsutsui?

Sachi?

Dad.

Why'd you come?

Forgot your lunch.

"Dad"? Your daughter?

Right.

He's Mr. Fukushima.

I'm Fukushima.

- Nice to meet you. - A pleasure.

- Good afternoon. - Afternoon.

My daughter. He's Mr. Takahashi.

- Hello. - Hello.

Can I look around?

Sachi! You can't, no way...

You're a train buff?!

Not 'Buffy, ' Sachi.

If you like trains so much,

look around!

But a young woman isn't interested...

What are you doing here?

The Dehani body is made of wood.

So we have carpenters make repairs.

Carpenter repairs a train...?

Don't want to waste something so useful.

That's true. Mr. Takahashi isn't worn out yet!

Still useful, such a waste...

Hey! Sachi!

We're just now noticing things in the world going to waste.

But it's too late when they're gone.

Please try to preserve them.

Right!

It's great to do work you love.

Tsutsui, see you! Bye.

Always wanted to try this.

Glad you could!

Can I use the siren?

Go ahead.

A bit more this way.

Like this?

Bit more... that's it!

It's coming, it's coming.

What?!

Seems like he's just fooling around!

That's enough.

Aren't you proud of your son?

Proud of a son playing train driver at his age?!

Felt more proud when he was elite?

He can do what he likes.

To a parent, seeing their child find happiness...

is the most important thing.

Ken, don't run!

Sorry.

Departing! Go!

Wow!

Great!

Go!

Want to sit here?

Is it OK?

Up!

This is the shifter.

This is the brake. OK.

Sir!

Sir!

End of the line, sir.

End of the line.

Kawato?

Not Kawato, it's Izumo Taisha-mae.

Missed my stop again!

Wanted Kawato?

Kawato.

Kawato... too late. This is the last train.

You have to get off.

But what'll I do?

Let's get off.

Get off? What? I'll stay here.

- You can't stay. - I'll stay.

I want to stay.

Come on, you live on my way home.

I'll take you.

Where?!

Wait on that bench.

Go drinking?! Not me!

We won't drink.

Just stay here! Lay down.

Wait. Stay there.

Sorry, just a moment.

Hello?

Hello.

Yukiko? How are you?

Fine.

Doing a good job, Mr. Driver?

Well, doing my best.

Hey, hey! Are you OK? Are you OK?

You fell down! Try to get up.

Morning already?

No, sit on the chair! Sit down! Sit!

Don't move! Don't move.

Sorry, haven't been to Tokyo.

Someone there?

A total drunk!

Who is it?

A train passenger.

Glasses?

How's your shop doing?

Finally doing well.

Really?

Stop that! Stop.

I've been thinking, what'll we do about us?

Ouch, ouch!

I'm trying...

Sit down! Sit down!

Sleep it off. Did you say something?

You sound energetic.

Energetic? It's just my driver voice.

Like 'Signal!' 'OK!'

Departing!

Not talking to you...

Must be fun.

It's not fun at all.

It's tough, real tough.

But still... Hey, hey! Are you OK?

OK, OK, I'm just fine.

Wait, get up!

Get up?

That's right, sit.

There!

I'm OK, OK.

Sit quietly.

I'm fine, just fine.

What?! Hello? Hello?

Hello? Hello?

Are you OK? Not hurt?

I'm really OK, thanks.

Can't stand it... What a mess!

A married couple with life dreams that overlap...

must feel such happiness.

Huh?

Sorry, just talking to myself.

Let me help you!

Are you injured?

Thanks so much.

Granny.

Did you wait long?

No. 20, five minutes delay.

Tsutsui, you stopped on the way.

Yes.

Takubo in the Control Room records these incidents.

Picked up a kimono...

I'm sorry.

Thank you!

Departing!

Mr. Fukushima? Dad doesn't answer!

No cell phone calls on duty.

Huh?! Destination?

I'll check his route...

Dad!

Dad!

Dad!

What's wrong?!

Granny got worse!

Go quickly.

Really?

I'll go as soon as I finish work.

What happened?

Well, my mother...

Anyway, let's go.

Yeah, right away.

Are you OK?

Of course, let's go.

I will drive.

Tsutsui, our job involves safe transport of passengers.

We shouldn't drive if any concerns distract us.

I will drive instead.

I'm really OK.

I will drive!

You're right, safety comes first. You drive.

Right.

Departing! Go!

Dropped my bag...

Izumo Taisha-mae passengers, Track No. 1...

Are you OK?

Sorry.

I'll get it for you.

Excuse me.

Thank you.

- Can I put this in? - Yes, please.

- There! - Thanks!

Please board.

Something's down there.

I'll get it.

Thanks.

Get on, son.

Thank you. I'm sorry.

I'll get it now. Please wait.

Tsutsui!

Ouch!

Everything OK?

Yeah, something fell under.

Got it.

Here it is.

Sorry.

- Good boy. - Thank you.

Sorry, my son...

It's OK.

Are you hurt?

You wanted to drive!

I'm sorry.

It's alright.

And I...

Please excuse the sudden stop. We'll depart now.

I'll continue driving from here. I'm airtight now.

We're really late. They'll get mad again.

Miyata, let's hurry!

REVERSE check OK.

- Hi. - I'll drive instead.

It's OK, hurry to the hospital.

But... OK, thanks.

Right.

Sachi, let's go.

Thanks.

- Tsutsui! - Yes?

Take my car! Parked out front.

- I'll take it. Thanks. - Thanks.

Call Dr. Nishio.

Yes.

Blood pressure?

72 over 44.

Sorry to worry you.

How is she?

Much better.

I see.

To be honest...

I'd let him sit in the driver's seat.

Is that so?

Is that so? So I'm...

So I'm...

Don't tell anyone.

I was in charge.

Let's go, we'll be late.

I didn't imagine you'd tell me what to do!

Thanks for driving.

Good evening.

Hey, Naito.

Yes?

Did you see this?

No...

A kid driving train!

If this actually happened, it'll be a big deal.

True.

Go and find out the details.

OK.

You saw the video. Tell us what happened.

As President, you should tell us.

What is the Ichibata explanation?

We'll penalize the driver.

The penalty will be announced, but please wait.

Unbelievable, let a kid drive with passengers!

Where was the driver?!

We'll inform you after we find out.

Please wait a bit longer.

Yes?

Excuse me.

Letter of Resignation.

Miyata told us what happened.

He is to blame.

He isn't responsible.

He drove because I was distracted.

That means you aren't responsible.

I was given responsibility for that train.

I am totally responsible.

I'm very sorry.

You dreamed of being a driver!

I achieved...

my dream.

Thank you.

Tsutsui...

This job is your dream.

You've found it.

Driving the same route, but every day different.

The weather and people change...

You taught me the joy of this job.

I'll keep on driving.

Please don't quit.

Thank you.

I'm glad you told me this.

You're a great driver.

I leave it to you.

I'm so sorry.

It's OK.

Don't feel so bad!

Huh?!

Tsutsui, please don't quit.

Tsutsui, please don't resign.

Be a man, don't cry!

Sir...

A train can't go without a driver, but...

a train can't go with just a driver either.

Everyone involved makes it go. Right, Tsutsui?

So we all need to take responsibility.

From now, let's work together to make trains go.

Including future drivers!

Thank you!

There are not many drivers at Ichibata Railway,

but they put their hearts into it.

Responsibility for this...

lies entirely with the company!

We humbly apologize!

Granny!

You'll do gardening again!

We'll take the train together to go selling!

Show your face in the window!

Granny!

You did it!

Hello!

It's coming! Look.

Feels so good.

Mr. Clam Man.

Sachi!

What's wrong?

Actually,

I tried to put on a happy face, but I can't hide things.

Trying to wears me out...

I'm sure Granny is glad.

You caring for her at the end...

The end?

Only three months left.

Dad?

You're back.

You knew all along, about Granny.

So you moved back.

Didn't tell even me something so important.

Because you would have cried in front of her.

Granny needed your smiling face to keep on going.

Granny...

lived here all alone.

She said being busy with the garden kept her from being lonely.

But she must have been.

Everyone leaves us at some point.

But it's hard to accept.

Let's care for Granny until the end.

Sachi,

keep showing Granny your smiling face.

It'll keep her alive,

if only for a day.

Here, Sachi.

Granny's cucumber.

Granny.

Welcome home.

Just a short while,

but home at last.

If I must die, I want to die in this house.

Don't say such things.

Doctors let you come because you feel better.

Let's go.

OK.

I really believed I'd never get up again.

What nonsense!

You're still healthy.

When you're driving,

you look away from the tracks.

Make sure you look where you're going.

I always drive carefully.

You always said you wanted to be a driver.

And now you've really become one.

Yeah.

I'm surprised you came back to live here...

while I'm still alive.

Yeah.

I always hear you say 'yeah, '

can't you say something more interesting?

Yeah... not 'yeah'...

Take my train to next year's Horan-enya Festival.

Nobody knows about next year.

Let's all go together.

I look forward to it.

Feels so good.

Here's your receipt.

Thank you for everything.

Mr. Tsutsui!

Ms. Moriyama! Thank you for all you've done.

This was left behind.

What?!

Please say hello to your wife.

She visited many times, and treated us to herb tea.

Is that so?

It made your mother so happy.

Thank you.

Not at all.

A domestic variety,

with a more gentle aroma.

Yes, the herb is from Shimane.

Really?

Feel alive, Hajime?

Yeah!

Hey, third!

OK. Nice catch.

Shortstop!

Harder, or I add morning practice!

OK! Let's start.

It's rice gruel.

Want to try some?

Mouth open, please.

Your grandchild comes tomorrow.

Departing!

REVERSE check OK. Shifter check OK.

You were on board?!

You look good in uniform.

Think so?

Call me before coming here.

But you finally rode my train.

I couldn't make up my mind if we should go on like this.

But I felt relieved seeing you drive today,

I knew this is best.

We'll continue as a couple, right?

Of course we will.

Let's get going.

Right.

Yukiko?

Will you ride with me till the end?

Yes.

Departing!

Departing! Go!