Original subtitles

Enter the classroom, please.

I want this one.

But this line has to be orange.

Yeah.

That would look good on you, Haruna.

How about this one?

Too expensive!

Too bad.

It might be 10% cheaper online.

Be quiet! I'm going to hand out the papers.

I'll check it out for you.

Please be quiet!

No, not this.

It has to be orange on white.

Orange on white is hard to find.

Boys are so repulsive.

They're so immature.

Always either wrestling or talking dirty.

And sweating.

Hey, stop it! Help! Stop! Help me!

Take that, you butterball!

Why does Haruna always help Hiroyuki?

Ow! Ow! I give up!

The PTA's meeting today!

I'll be scolded because I represent the class!

That's enough, Haruna!

Why me? Mika Yoshida's so annoying.

Don't say that to your friend.

Everybody take your seats.

Mika, start the class meeting.

Yes.

Let's start the meeting.

Those on day duty please take over.

Yes.

Everybody drop dead.

Ready, go!

Hey, wait!

Wait for me!

Excuse me. - Yes.

How were the new teachers selected?

I'm not sure what you mean.

Yes?

Some kids start preparing for junior high entrance exams in the 5th grade.

Why were the young teachers

assigned to our classes?

The students trust Mr. Kobayashi

because he taught them last year.

I'm looking forward to this year.

And yes, Ms. Yagi is young, but she's 26 years old.

She's new here,

but she used to teach at a private school in Tokyo

and has experience with 5th and 6th grades.

We're counting on her.

What do you think of Ms. Yagi?

We're really unlucky she's our teacher.

She's kind of pretty, though.

But I heard all women in Tokyo have facelifts.

I don't doubt that.

A lot of our classmates don't get along.

The class will get out of control.

Guess what? Mine started.

What started?

You know, my period.

My stomach feels heavy.

So I feel heavy today. Is this normal?

Mine's not like that, but it's irregular and starts suddenly.

I got scolded for messing up my bed once.

Bummer.

But this means we're the same.

Yeah, best friends! Let's go take pictures.

Yeah!

Come over afterwards.

I rented a new CD yesterday.

It's good.

Sorry,

but I have piano lessons on Mondays now, too.

Oh. Well, you are really good at it, Tama.

Why don't you two go together, Haruna and Mayu?

No way!

We'll always be a trio!

Ready, go!

Wait up!

(CHILD BY CHILDREN)

Hello, dear. - I'm home.

Are you all right?

I'm fine.

Hi, Haruna.

Tomoko, teach me, too.

You always change the moves so it ends up all wrong.

Come on, just a little.

Give back the magazine that

I bought yesterday.

Sheesh.

Let's go, Tomoko.

See you.

You're so stingy!

I'm bored.

I'll be the mommy frog

and you be the baby frog.

When I croak,

then you croak too, Hiro.

Okay?

Croak, croak!

I said to do it after me!

You're so funny.

Hiro, you've got whiskers on your wiener.

What do girls call the whiskers?

Probably the same.

I don't think it can be the same.

Why not? Since when is it different?

I don't know.

Look, it moves. See?

Hiro, you're so funny.

Let's press yours against mine.

Here.

Yoshio, help me this weekend.

I have to go to the factory this weekend.

I'll help you, Father.

Ok.

Hiro's granddad is building new houses on his land again.

Oh? Which part of his land did he sell?

The part that used to be a chestnut grove.

Everyone's becoming so damn greedy.

Those houses were built last year.

Don't, Akimi.

But he's always repeating himself.

We should just sell our land.

Akimi.

Haruna, don't you go playing with Hiro.

It's not my business.

Oh, you're here, Haruna.

Akimi told me to get out of our room.

I wish everyone would drop dead.

Well, I suppose I'll be the first to go.

Do you want strawberries?

I'll have some when I'm done.

Let's talk about our dreams.

I want to study English,

become a diplomat and work internationally.

This is because I want to prevent wars

and work towards peace.

This is yours, Mika.

If you have a clear goal,

like Mika does,

then the way to achieve it becomes clear.

She's always so goody-goody.

Yeah.

I want to become an entomologist

and study beetles.

Here, Hiroyuki.

That one had to be Hiroyuki's. He's so funny.

Haruna. - Yes?

You wrote, "A straight and long person." What does that mean?

A hairstyle.

We're discussing jobs, not hair.

But why do we have to decide jobs now?

Think hard enough and you'll find your dream.

Do it again.

My dad is a doctor,

so I want to be a doctor too.

Child abuse is a problem,

but newborn babies

teach me how precious life is.

That's the Namatame Ladies Clinic.

Babies are fabulous.

Making babies is more fabulous.

Dirty.

Dirty. Dirty.

That's not mine.

That's so funny.

This is yours, Mansaku?

I handed in another one.

Mitsuo's is... Here. This one.

Anything but a doctor.

What does this mean?

Your father brings new life into this world.

It's a noble job.

Pulling a human being out from a human being

is so gross.

You'll use the terms "penis" and "vagina"?

Yes. I want to teach...

the correct information to my class.

But I'd like you to follow the annual schedule regarding sex education.

Some parents will surely object, saying to let sleeping dogs lie.

It's a touchy subject that people interpret differently.

What do you think, Mr. Kobayashi?

Yes, well... When I was their age,

I found out naturally, through friends...

The kids think sex is dirty

because teachers treat it that way.

Is sex dirty and birth gross?

Now, now.

Sex can be taught scientifically

without using explicit terms.

Here are the reference materials.

The process of childbirth is clear.

Sir.

The exact names of the organs should be used

to teach the true value of life.

I want my class to learn

to take care of their own bodies.

Yes, of course I understand your point of view.

But these things

should be carefully planned

from a much younger age.

It's best if all the classes

teach the same content.

I'm thinking of doing it like this.

Is it understandable?

I think it's clearer than last year.

That's strange.

I'm finished.

Did you take it again?

Take what again?

The money for the agricultural co-op.

Due tomorrow.

I haven't touched anything.

But it's gone.

That's strange.

Haruna!

Your nostrils are flaring again, I see.

What? Me? Why me?

Haruna might keep some change but couldn't take bills.

It's not me, either.

You can't fool me.

I just have to see your faces to know what's going on.

You came out from inside me, after all.

Tell me what you used it for.

Tomoko is pregnant.

She needs more money.

We couldn't raise enough.

So that gives you the right to steal?

50,000 yen is a lot of money.

I'll pay you back, all right?

You can't handle this on your own.

There are certain things even best friends can't handle.

Sorry about that.

Akimi.

What?

When will Tomoko's baby be born?

It's none of your business.

Go to sleep.

This is an erection.

The penis has lots to do

so it becomes much bigger than usual.

Taro's penis goes into Hanako's vagina.

This is what is called sex.

About 300 million spermatozoa swim

towards the single egg in the vagina

and a new life is formed when they meet.

After conception, the fertilized egg cell begins to divide

and reaches the uterus about a week later.

This is called implantation.

This is when pregnancy begins.

The components of life become life itself.

Do you mean that people aren't too different from insects and frogs?

Good question.

But people are attracted to each other for this purpose.

For people, sex is a way of

communicating love to each other.

Pressing yours against mine?

Dirty!

Sex is a very earnest and serious act.

Listen, what I want you to know is...

It's recess, but I'll explain a bit more.

No!

Ms. Yagi, do you "communicate" too?

Be quiet, everyone.

Yes?

May I have a word with you?

Yes.

Tomoko!

I heard that

you were accused because of me.

I'm sorry.

That's all right.

You've heard, right? There's a baby inside me.

I needed money because of that.

Here.

I think you'll have

a really cute baby.

So take this.

Do you know how abortions are done?

The surgery is done by

spreading your legs and scraping the baby out.

The baby is still like a bug.

Small enough to squish to death.

A procedure like that costs 120 thousand yen.

Sorry I'm late.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

I'm like you, Tomoko.

Yeah, right.

See you.

See you.

"It's time to go home."

"Please put everything away before you go."

That's not the point.

She said that sex is a form of communication.

That's the same as telling them to have sex.

No, that wasn't my intention.

I said that sex was way for a couple

to communicate their love.

See, there you go.

My son keeps shouting those correct terms

repeatedly at home.

Maybe...Ms. Yagi tried to teach the kids about their bodies

to reevaluate incorrect information regarding gender.

Yes, that's right.

Children think sex is dirty because

they only find mistaken information.

Everyone is confused.

Therefore...

Could you give some examples?

For example, women can now do more than just bear and raise children...

You're insulting stay-at-home mothers?

Huh?

I'm shocked.

You've no idea what being a mother is like.

Maybe you need to bear some children yourself?

What the heck? Gosh...

Haruna?

I think there's something inside me.

Hm? - I think there's a new life inside me.

What do you mean?

I think I'm having a baby.

Don't ever make jokes like that.

But what you said in class made me realize it.

Why do you all...

Stop saying these things to me.

What a jerk.

Good, huh?

Don't make Haruna think about dieting.

Kids in grade school should eat a lot to grow.

That's right. You should eat a lot and grow bigger, Haruna.

It's all right. All the meat will grow into breasts, so it'll be fine.

Right, Grandpa?

What? Is there a baby in Haruna's belly?

Oh, please. I'm a grandma already?

Mom, don't say things like that.

Why not? An addition to the family would be nice.

Stop it. You're all so crass.

You've no idea what Tomoko is going through

because of the rumors.

It's your period, right?

Jerk.

Pig.

Shut up, butterball.

Mitsuo!

Stop! Stop!

Serves you right.

Hey, don't. Give it back.

Give it back.

It's Daigo.

Serves you right.

Take that.

Pervert! What was that for?

You're so funny.

Haruna! That's enough!

Why is it always me?

You like Haruna, don't you?

Oh, shut up.

It's Haruna.

What? You're just a fat pig.

I'm not fat. I'm having a baby.

You're an idiot.

It's the truth.

Who's the dad?

You.

What are you saying?

Daigo in Class 3 is so funny.

He's like, so invulnerable.

Yeah, he is. Are you in love?

Yeah, I'm in love!

Will you tell him?

No way.

Here you go. - Thank you.

Do you trust Hiro with such a secret?

Strangely enough, I can tell Hiro anything.

I like Tama and Mayu,

but I think they would tell people.

Is that so?

Who would you like if you were a girl?

That's a hard question. I'm going now.

See you.

Well... Butterball.

Hiro, you're so funny.

Hiro...

what would you do if there were a baby in my stomach?

Well... I think that would be fun.

But when Tomoko became pregnant, it was such a big deal.

Look. I've never done that one.

Don't you think Haruna's weird lately?

And Daigo, too. She flirts a little and now he's fallen for her.

Actually, I don't get what she's saying about having a baby.

Yeah. And you liked him first.

I'm over him. Boys are all repulsive anyway.

Hey, there's a new photo booth!

Really?

Ready, set.

Ready, set.

I keep e-mailing Tama and Mayu

but they don't answer.

You'll meet them there.

It's probably your fault again.

No, I didn't, stupid!

That's so typical of a girls' group.

No way! You don't understand our friendship!

Done. - Thanks.

Come home by 8 o'clock.

No way!

So are you going to wear a kimono or not?

I said I won't.

Are you sure?

Positive.

But you were looking forward to it.

Stop bugging me! I hate that yellow obi!

All right, all right.

Are you really not going?

No, I'm not going.

Long time no see.

Let's buy some masks.

Hi there.

(Goldfish Scooping)

You're going to catch one!

Yay! - Oh, you caught one? Good for you.

Everybody drop dead.

Crap.

You can have these.

Really? Are you sure?

Yeah, they'll all die anyway.

Hey, why aren't you wearing a kimono?

You wanted to see me in one?

No. You couldn't because you're fat.

No.

Okay, let's name the baby.

It's only still this big.

Who cares? It's more fun with a name.

You don't get it, do you?

Rock, paper, scissors.

This won't end.

Let's try once more. Want to try again?

Rock, paper, scissors.

I'm "it."

One, two, three, four, five...

Is that you, Mayu? Thanks.

You really have a baby inside your body?

It's true. I haven't had my period for a while.

Mayu, what should I do?

I... I'm not Mayu.

(Library)

I'm coming.

Oh hello, Ms. Yagi. How are you?

Is it about Haruna?

Yes...

Yes, I understand.

Haruna.

I have to pee.

You were supposed to go water the plants yesterday.

Why didn't you go?

You haven't been doing your household chores, either.

Saeko.

Have you seen my sickle anywhere?

Just a minute. - Where is it?

Don't just sit around the house and go play outside.

Sorry, I took it yesterday.

Why are you here?

Did you come to tell on me?

No. I came to see you.

You better not have told anyone.

Never mind that. Think about yourself!

When was the last time you had your period?

It's important. Tell me.

I don't remember clearly, but probably March.

What day in March?

I don't remember.

Roughly when?

Towards the end.

Listen. The last period you had is your first month of pregnancy.

So now you're in your fifth month.

So what?

Think seriously. It's too late to have an abortion at six months.

22 weeks is the limit.

So you still have time.

An abortion?

Yes. Abortions are really dangerous.

But if you don't get one, things will be even worse.

Why?

Because a grade-school kid can't have a baby!

Why are you deciding that I can't have one?

The baby's inside me.

Forget it.

Why haven't you told your mom?

Why didn't you tell Ms. Yagi?

It's none of your business.

Let's go talk to Mitsuo's dad. He's a doctor.

He'll think of the best way for you.

Come on. Let's go right now to Mitsuo's.

You really should talk to a grown-up.

I see. You just want to tell on me.

No!

Then tell my parents. Tell Ms. Yagi.

Um...

Come in.

What are you doing? Sit down.

Your baby tooth fell out? Give me.

I'll toss it for good luck later.

Haruna, I'm happy for you.

Tomoko.

Here, take it.

It's for you.

But why?

You wanted them, right? Try them on.

But they're expensive. I can't accept them.

Don't worry about it.

Try them on.

I wanted them so I'll pay for them.

How much are they?

120 thousand yen.

Yes. Yes, all right, I'll tell her.

Who was it?

A really polite girl. Mika Yoshida, I think.

She wanted Haruna to call her back.

I'll go out to look around for her again.

She's all right. She couldn't have gone too far.

I've been so busy with farming lately

that I might have neglected her.

She's not such a baby anymore.

Haruna, what have you been doing? We were worried sick!

Haruna? Oh dear, what's wrong?

What's wrong?

Your mother's warm, isn't she?

Out in this rain with no umbrella.

I called Tama and Mayu but they didn't know where you were.

Mom. Am I a nuisance?

Don't be ridiculous.

If you two disappeared, I would go crazy. I would die.

If you disappeared, Haruna...

Mika.

Your mom told me you were here.

No grown-ups around?

Why did you bring Daigo?

Because it's his fault, right?

I just thought I'd go steady with her.

She's funny.

That's not the point.

You did what Ms. Yagi said, right?

You're not making sense.

It wasn't Daigo.

Then who was it? - Come here.

You're the wimp in Class 2. Why are you here?

I live here.

What? "Press yours against mine"?

Anyway, we can't just leave things as they are.

Time is running out.

Hiroyuki, where's the phone?

Over there.

Give me the class list.

I'm calling Mitsuo.

What?

Want to listen?

What?

It's all right.

What are you doing? Hiroyuki.

Whoa!

I know.

What?

Let's name it Hiromi.

What are you saying?

If he's Hiroyuki, then Hiromi is perfect.

It goes well with either a boy or a girl.

Hiromi's good.

You're a bunch of idiots.

Come over here.

Listen.

Oh my god.

Mika, I've decided to have this baby.

"Good morning. This is the morning broadcast."

"A student meeting will be held today."

"All students please assemble in the gym by 8:25."

Oh, good morning.

What's wrong, Mika?

I need to speak to Ms. Yagi.

Come on inside.

Ms. Yagi.

Yes.

Mika says she wants to speak with you.

The second semester has just begun

and the class is starting anew.

I'm really disappointed.

What? You knew?

You represent the class. Why did you do it?

Me?

Don't make excuses.

Take responsibility for what you did.

School is a part of society.

Excuse me, but...

What?

How should I say this?

Maybe it's not such a good idea to force responsibility like that.

Why not?

Mika's a diligent student,

so maybe she really needed a particular book.

Right, Mika?

This is our class's problem.

She must bring the class together during this busy semester.

Mika has a duty as the class representative.

Um, Ms. Yagi?

I'm talking right now!

Don't look at me like that.

Hello, sir.

Doing "Urashima Taro"?

Yes, a new modernized version of the folk tale.

Our play will be "A Midsummer Night's Dream".

I'll announce the cast.

Mayu will be Hermia.

Tama will be Hermia's father.

Mitsuo will play Lysander, who loves Hermia.

Mitsuo.

Excuse me.

Yes?

But I'm not in love with Mayu.

This is a play. It's just a role.

I don't get why I have to be the father.

Just be quiet and copy the parts down.

Why are you casting this play?

Because you can't decide.

Be quiet.

You all always take too much time to decide anything.

We need lots of time to practice.

What on earth are you doing?

Hand it over.

Here.

Give it to me.

Now.

No.

Haruna!

Let go of me! - Hand that over!

No.

Haruna, now!

Haruna, over here!

Let go!

Nice throw!

Nice catch, Tama.

Give me that!

My mom says that you're no good.

Tama, over here!

No good!

No good! No good!

Shut up! Listen to me!

No good!

Mika, this is your fault!

Bring everyone together!

No.

No, I won't! I've had it.

Mika!

If you're so unhappy with the play,

you don't have to come back!

Did you hear that?

Let's go.

What are we going to do?

Let's just forget about it. Plays are a waste of time.

Hermia's a popular character, so it's too much of a burden.

I might get in everyone's way.

Our parents will come see. We'll get in trouble.

My grandma is coming, too.

I'd rather die than do a play.

I don't want to do one, either.

Why "A Midsummer Night's Dream"?

My brother said that indecisive classes

always do Shakespeare.

That's like punishment.

By the way, Mitsuo, that was really mean.

What?

Mayu, tell him.

Tell him you don't like him, either.

What?

Mika, you be the emcee.

Who, me? No.

Good idea.

Only you can bring us together.

Yeah.

Do it, Mika.

Yeah.

Mika.

Okay, then.

I want more.

What an amazing appetite.

Yes indeed.

You never liked eggplants before.

You said that even the color was gross.

But it tastes good now.

I'm sure the eggplant's happy.

I suppose preferences in taste keep changing like that.

This is good.

I see their knavery...

Hiroyuki, say it louder.

I see their knavery,

this is to fright me.

But I will sing, that they shall hear I am not afraid.

Do I really sing?

Keep going for now.

Cue music here.

The ousel cock so black of hue, with orange-tawny bill.

What angel wakes me...

from my flowery bed?

I pray thee, sing again...

Haruna!

Haruna! Haruna!

Are you okay? Haruna!

Haruna! Haruna!

Are you okay, Haruna?

What's wrong, Haruna?

I'll go get the school nurse. - No, don't!

Do we call an ambulance?

No, we can't tell grown-ups.

It'll be a disaster if we do!

Mitsuo?

No way.

Is it a baby?

Hey.

My lord! Your beloved Titania is asleep.

Here is the pansy you requested.

Oberon?

What thou seest when thou dost wake.

Do it for thy true-love take.

Love and languish for his sake. Right?

You're all working hard, I see.

But it's getting late,

so try to wrap it up and go home.

Yes, sir.

What happened?

Are you okay, Haruna?

I don't think you have a fever.

Everyone,

the baby is a secret, okay?

Don't ever tell anybody!

What a surprise. What brings you here?

Does it really hurt when someone's having a baby?

Why do you ask?

Why does it have to hurt when a baby is being born?

Listen, Mitsuo.

Babies aren't hurting their mothers to no purpose.

They're trying desperately to come out.

Babies try to come out on their own?

Sure. Sometimes I have to prevent them from popping out.

Is the baby in pain, too?

They aren't crying from pain.

They come out from their mothers

and cry heartily

to deeply inhale the air in this world. Determined to live.

Everybody came out like that.

(Grade 5, Class 2: "A Midsummer Night's Dream")

Ready, everyone?

Yeah!

Let's do it, then.

See'st thou this sight? Her dotage now I do begin to pity.

Gentle Puck, take this transformed scalp from off his head.

So that they think no more of this night's accidents but as the fierce...

Vexation!

But as the fierce vexation of a dream.

But first I will release the fairy queen.

Be as thou wast wont to be.

See as thou wast wont to see.

Thanks, Mayu.

My Oberon!

What visions have I seen!

A weird dream.

Sound music!

This weak and idle theme,

no more yielding but a dream.

Now bring on more music!

"Amayadori" is a combination of "ame" and "yadoru".

Combine "mau" and "agaru" and you get "maiagaru".

"Tachidomaru" is a combination of "tatsu", and "tomaru".

Mika.

What's going to happen to me?

Knock on them with a stick.

You can tell if they're done by the sound.

I'll go get everyone.

Your stomach, too.

What?

If we knock on it, then we might find out what's inside.

Grandma, you knew?

No, I didn't know.

So that's what it was.

Aren't you surprised?

Oh, I'm surprised. I'm astounded.

Do all of your friends know?

What an ordeal.

I'm so proud of you.

If any adult condemns you for this, Haruna,

then Grandma will protect you.

How many months are you?

She's got a month to go.

I see.

Grandma. Will the baby be all right?

People's bodies are truly fascinating things.

A baby doesn't come to a body that can't have them.

Grandpa always leaves the bath sopping wet.

I'll clean it up later on.

If you keep doing everything for him,

he'll never get better.

Good night.

Haruna.

This lucky charm is from when your father was born.

It's my treasure. I'll give it to you.

Thank you.

I'll talk to your mother about this.

Don't worry about a thing from now on.

Oh, Grandpa, not again...

Mother?

Somebody help!

Haruna, where's Grandma's belly warmer?

Oh, thanks.

I want to go see Grandma, too.

Don't worry.

The doctor said that she'll be all right.

I've got diarrhea so I want to skip school.

Please do as I tell you.

Haruna, let's go visit together after school.

That's a great idea.

We're leaving now, Father.

Oh no. You haven't changed yet?

My wife forgot to put out my long underpants.

They're in the usual drawer.

I'll call after I see how she is. See you later.

Morning, Haruna. - Good morning.

What's wrong?

Are you okay?

Watch your step.

How does your stomach feel?

It feels really stiff and swollen.

But I feel much better in this position.

Okay. Let's stay here until you feel ready.

Ms. Yagi's classes are so boring anyway.

Yeah, and she often shortens recess.

She's always overreaching and cornering herself.

And we take the brunt of it.

Yeah.

Huh?

Did I wet myself?

Maybe your water broke?

But I've still got a month to go.

Where's your grandma?

She's in the hospital.

She's not home? Oh no.

What should I do, Mika?

Mayu, go to Mitsuo's and get his dad.

Okay.

Tama, you go get Haruna's mom.

Okay.

My mom's at the hospital, too.

How does water move when it's flowing?

You all observed it the other day.

The differences when it's moving straight or curving,

and the speed. Did you understand?

The leader of each group come to the front

and write your results.

Hurry up.

Is she really having the baby?

Wait.

Mayu, where's Mitsuo's dad?

He was out on an emergency call.

But I think Haruna's baby is coming out soon!

Me first.

Hi.

Oh no, why only these useless guys?

Sorry. I tried to tell only Hiroyuki,

but the whole class found out.

It hurts.

What should we do?

Breathe.

There's a way you breathe.

Look. Do what I do.

Hee-hee-who...

Hee-hee-who?

Don't say it. Like this.

Hee-hee-who...

I think the cervix might be dilated.

Do you mind if I look?

I don't care! Just do something!

The daddy has to be there.

In my backpack, there's my grandma's lucky charm.

Give me strength.

Hey. Why am I being left out?

Spread out the plastic sheet.

Don't tell me what to do.

Just do it, butterball!

Tama and Mayu,

get some clean towels and hot water.

But...

Mika, come over here and be ready.

What?

The baby will come out by himself.

He might even pop out, so someone has to be there.

Are we really doing this ourselves?

Tell me the truth.

Where are the kids who were either

absent or skipped class today?

Don't hold back your pee, either.

Hang in there.

Push hard!

Haruna.

I can't do this anymore.

Haruna!

Cooperate with the baby.

He's coming out!

Oh my god.

Ah!

Tama, Mayu, clean up the baby's body.

Wait a minute. Why isn't he crying? Why?

Everybody rub his body!

No way. That's impossible!

If you know where the absent students are,

then tell us now!

What were you doing and where?

Uh... I was watching a frog... coming out of hibernation.

What?

A frog in midwinter?

And did the frog come out all right?

Oh. Yeah, it was all right.

Yes!

Thank you, everyone.

Here, this too.

We'll be going now.

Mitsuo and Hiroyuki, help me buy stuff.

Mansaku, you stay here.

What? By myself?

We're going to separate to avoid suspicion.

But why me?

You're bigger than us.

Well, yeah.

That's why.

That's the reason?

Why not?

If a grown-up comes here, then use that body to protect her.

That makes no sense.

Haruna's just a grade-school kid.

We have to protect her.

Let's go.

Hiroyuki.

Shucks.

Mika's overreacting. Oh, come on, don't cry...

Oh? You like this?

You're so cute.

She'll be out of ICU tomorrow, right?

Yes, stays one more night for observation,

see if anything happens to her.

She'll be fine. Grandma's tenacious.

Nobody's at home.

Haruna's phone is on a recording.

To the national highway, please.

No way. That's impossible!

Hello.

Excuse me.

Hello?

Come in.

Oh. I'm Kiyoko Yagi, Haruna's homeroom teacher.

Come in.

Ms. Yagi. Did something happen to Haruna?

Actually, several students boycotted my class today,

and I'm going around each student's home.

Do you mean Haruna wasn't at school today?

Saeko, what are you doing? Have her come inside.

Father, what the... What is that you're holding?

It's a boy!

Oh my god, whose baby is it?

He's mine. He's my baby.

(Namatame Ladies Clinic)

I'm having a hard time believing it myself,

but upon careful examination,

I've verified that Haruna

has really experienced childbirth.

According to my son and Haruna,

the children delivered the baby

by themselves in the shed.

What?

I don't know what to say.

It was an incredibly easy delivery.

They're both sound asleep.

(Special PTA General Meeting)

We regret that we have caused you all such anxiety regarding this matter.

Please accept our deepest apologies.

Hiroyuki is that quiet boy, isn't he?

But Haruna was always a bit odd.

If you have any questions, please raise your hands.

I think this is a case of serious delinquency.

What is the school going to do to punish the children involved?

Tell us what you're going to do.

We...

The children are innocent.

Then you admit that your sex education class

was the cause of this, Ms. Yagi?

That class took place after the pregnancy.

We believe it had nothing to do with this matter.

You knew this might happen

so you held that class.

It's not unrelated.

That's right.

What I would like to ask of you is to please

watch over the mother and child as a community...

I'm responsible for this.

So how are you going to take responsibility?

Don't be so irresponsible! Speak up!

Give us an answer!

What are you going to do?

The two of us...

Hm?

You think we'll get married?

Normally you get married when you have a baby.

Are you sure you want me?

Can you be the daddy, Hiro?

Yeah. Though it still feels unreal.

See you.

Bye-bye.

Is Hiroyuki really the baby's father?

What are you saying?

You see, for six years after we were married, I couldn't get pregnant.

Then we were finally blessed with Hiroyuki.

So I just can't believe it.

Um...

Actually, today after work,

a writer for a weekly gossip magazine came up to me.

Oh no.

I don't think they'll publish our names, but...

We really can't live in this town any longer.

How can you say that?

This baby is your grandson.

He's your family.

Haruna! Is that your baby?

I'm so proud of you.

I'm Akimi.

Having a baby isn't shameful.

Grandpa.

Children are treasures.

Here, take a good look.

Children are treasures.

Let's go.

I know this is sudden, but Hiroyuki had to move to Tokyo.

He regretted not being able to say good-bye

and said that he'll miss you.

Hey. There's something I want to ask you about.

You all knew about Haruna's baby all along, right?

You knowingly helped her out?

I brought everybody together. I told them to keep it a secret.

Did you really deliver the baby without adult supervision?

If we had told you, would you have believed us?

Honestly speaking, I still don't know what to believe.

So I wouldn't have been able to help you at all.

Ms. Yagi.

Yes?

Is it true they're trying to fire you?

I...

I thought I understood everything about you all,

but in fact I really didn't understand anything at all.

I'm so sorry.

I'm canceling the first two classes today.

Haruna.

Yes.

Could you and the others who helped

tell us how the baby was born?

Is that okay?

Everything was so overwhelming, I don't know where to start.

When her water broke... Oh, "water break" means...

The membrane protecting the baby rips

and the fluid comes out.

It's like the sign that the baby's ready to come out.

It was a month before the due date

and I panicked.

But Mitsuo gave instructions about breathing and such.

I was shocked because Haruna was in such pain.

I was pushing with her.

But when we saw that the baby wasn't crying,

that was even more shocking.

I felt anxious, but I also felt excited.

And when we all rubbed the baby together,

he cried.

The baby was really soft and warm,

so I believed he'd be all right.

So I kept rubbing him.

Then Hiroyuki cut the umbilical cord.

It was awesome!

You were paralyzed and useless.

I was watching over you.

Oh, and you ran away.

That was because I thought I'd better tell the others.

My stomach hurt so much that I thought I'd lose consciousness.

But when I heard the baby's voice and held him in my arms,

I didn't care about the pain anymore.

It was a mysterious feeling.

A warm sensation like my body was expanding in all directions.

Everyone.

You all did a great job.

"The limited express up-train will arrive in platform 1."

You're Hiroyuki, right?

You've grown a little.

Hiroyuki, let's go.

Be strong.

(One Year Later)

So cute!

Happy Birthday, Hiromi.

Remember me?

Do you prefer your mommy?

His cheeks are so soft.

Hiromi. - Hiromi.

There's another dish. Oh, sorry.

Is it good?

Thank you so much for coming.

Let's get started, dear.

What are you looking at?

Peek-a-boo.

Okay, let's get started then.

Hello. - Hello.

Hiro, you made it.

Hello.

Hello. Excuse us for our long absence.

Oh, please excuse us, too.

This is from my wife.

That's so kind of her.

Thank you.

Hello. - Hello.

Please come in.

Oh, yes. Thank you very much.

Interact with him.

You're the daddy.

You can do it.

Want to hold him?

Hiroyuki, don't...

Hiro, you're so funny.