Original subtitles

His Majesty the Emperor had bloody bowel movements starting yesterday morning.

( 1988 )

The symptoms continued into the afternoon,...

...so he had to receive a 200cc blood transfusion.

After that, even though her fever had gradually subsided...

...but his blood pressure is still quite low.

The imperial physician believes that His Majesty's health condition still needs to be closely monitored.

According to the Imperial Household Agency, Her Majesty's condition at 5:30 p.m. yesterday,...

This is my father's story.

They say I'm the most irresponsible person in the world.

( 1962 )

Since childhood, I'm a stubborn person.

It's in my personality to make easy money.

Oh, Yasu-san...

After entering school...

My father is a famous person throughout the city.

Hey, he's coming.

Move, move! You're blocking the way.

Yasuo, steer it carefully!

You're just shocking.

Aunt, sorry we are late.

Today, you look manly too, Yacchan.

Of course...

Aunt, don't praise her!

Shut up!

All items are already here.

In short, the world is irresponsible. Hardworking men...

Great job everyone!

Oi Yasu, drive with your two hands!

Josh, let's go!

OK, ready...

It's quite big!

Oi Kuzuhara, watch your step!

This is our battlefield.

One mistake, we could be seriously injured.

This is our battlefield!

what are you talking about?

The car will leave.

Work fast and safely, safety first!

Avoid accidents! Repeat!

Be careful! Be careful!

Don't get in trouble!

Oi Kuzu, what are you doing?

Listen, while pushing the trolley,...

use your knees and hips to push it.

If you push her with your hand, he won't move.

Look at me!

Young, ayo jalan!

Wow! You really are, Yasuo-san.

If so, I'll go first.

Wait, are you going home already?

Yasu!

Can you go pick up things at Takehama?

I can't, can't, can't!

I have something important waiting for me.

What's important?

At least you want to drink and gamble.

Kuzu, I'll go first!

Yes, wait, Yasu-san!

Oi, Yasu!

I am home.

Welcome back.

I am home.

Welcome back.

(Yasuo Ichikawa, Misako)

( The Emperor Aims for His 3rd Crown Masaichi Kaneda with 20 consecutive wins )

How's the condition now?

The baby has been moving since this morning.

He may be a boy.

Don't!

It's just a small thing...

Can't! If there is an error...

...he could fall hard.

Calm down, Yasu-san. The baby won't fall that easily.

Ah, is that so...

Try to touch!

I'm going to go have a drink first.

Be careful on the road.

Oi, Yasu!

I heard your child will be born soon, huh?

Thanks for your help until now.

Why don't you report to me immediately?

As a congratulation, I can take you to a cabaret.

Let's go now! Everyone's been waiting.

Boss...

What?

I have stopped drinking alcohol.

Welcome.

Yasu-san!

I want soda.

It's hot like this, isn't it better to drink beer?

Ma'am Taeko, don't tease me!

Yasu, if you keep wandering around in obscurity,...

Misako-san can leave you...

It's true, now it's not easy to find a good wife.

Kuzu, 10 years is too soon for you to teach me that.

Yacchan is so shy...

I also want to get married.

Hello, co-workers!

You don't have any money, but you're here to drink, huh, Yasu?

Boss! - What?

It's been a long time since I wanted to tell you something.

Stop talking about sensitive things, it's so annoying!

Why are you so songong?

What? Let's get out of here!

stop it!

What are you doing, damn it! You've gone too far.

You're being too much. You're always looking for trouble.

What are you saying?

Let me go! You stupid!

stop it!

Yacchan, your child will be born soon, do you really want to fight like this?

Do not bother me! Ma'am just shut up!

Why are you so rude?

Have you forgotten when you were beaten in elementary school,...

...me who came to save you?

You should take better care of Misako-san!

She married you and became your wife.

Ouch!

Boss...

What?

I don't want to fight anymore!

Bastard, wait!

OK, that's enough!

Thank you for looking after us.

Shortly after his father was born, his mother died of an illness.

After that, he was adopted by his mother's older brother,...

...namely his uncle and his wife.

The grandfather who lived alone after that,...

...leaving father unattended.

My father never met his parents though.

Sorry, ma'am. Please take care of us again like before!

My mother also lost her family in the atomic bomb attack.

Two people who do not have this family eventually married.

Just slowly.

Your father is really good, huh...

Do not worry!

Come on, hold on a little more!

What's wrong, Yasu? You guys are dating, right?

Wait a minute here, okay!

You idiot, who would call it a date with his wife?

You perverted monk!

Wow, her belly is really big. She is about to give birth.

Stop staring at other people's wives' stomachs!

You stupid!

Yasu will be a father?

Looks like all of Japan will be at peace soon.

My father said he wanted to help you pray for the smooth birth.

On the contrary, it will cause problems.

If we involve monks in happy moments,...

...he will burn incense that smells bad.

Who are you calling jinxed, Yasu?

He's coming. - Hey, Yasu!

You don't seem to have repented of your sins, do you?

The persimmon tree is still there.

Do you want to be tied up and hung up there again?

Old monk, I'm not talking seriously.

Oi, Yasu!

bad!

Oi, perverted monk, go get the car!

are you okay?

The baby seems to be coming out early.

Ok, don't talk yet!

Can you stand?

Step aside!

How's it going, Yasu?

Search...

Come on, fight!

Take a deep breath.

Search...

Don't worry, relax your body!

What are you doing there, Yasu?

Let's loosen the shoulders first. Come on!

I can't believe you can be this nervous too.

Inhale, exhale!

Oi Kuzu, you're making me even more nervous!

What are you doing?

I know! You're scared over a little thing like this, right?

Little thing, you say? Don't you know what it's like to be a father?

stop it!

I do not know!

Of course I don't know. Taste these biscuits!

You stupid!

Don't get in the way! Step aside!

Damn you Kuzu, take this!

Can't you guys be more calm in a situation like this?

Hold her!

He was already born?

He was already born.

Congratulations on the birth of Yasuo Ichikawa's first child!

Banzai!

Banzai!

And so, I was then born.

Everyone calls it like this.

"The kite that gives birth to an eagle."

Come on smile, Akira!

Oi, I took a photo, huh!

smile~

Come on, fly high, fly high!

Fly up to the sky!

Akira, look who's up there?

Fly as high as the sky~

( Year 1988 - Tokyo )

Ayo!

Young!

Yasu-san, that's enough.

Let me take care of the rest.

Okay.

Ah, isn't it about time you said so? Why did you come to Tokyo?

Just a small matter.

We'll be back tonight, so you can sleep first.

I'm first, yeah...

Big~

Yasu-san...

( Monaka: one of the snacks / cakes from Japan )

Your item is missing.

Almost forgot.

The ocean in Tokyo is terrible, right?

The sea is still the sea.

I'll go first, okay!

Yosh, daddy, take a picture, okay!

Try closer!

Dad, take a picture, Akira!

Look at this mountain! - Mountain, huh? Well done, Akira.

You make a big mountain, like Mount Fuji, huh...

Let's go to mom's place!

Ayo!

Father, steam train!

Steam train, huh?

Yosh! Akira, play with the steam train!

A 3 year old can make mountains...

That's really rare, right?

He will be an artist in the future. My son is great.

I gave birth to her. Akira's future...

...I thought it would be an ordinary boy.

I'm not very good at studying, Akira must be too.

The most important thing is to live life with a healthy body.

Besides, since you gave birth to her,...

He will definitely be a good child in the future.

Nice!

This is a story about me and my father.

The events of that day, started like this.

The boss's camera takes a good picture.

Akira, don't mess with his merchandise!

Maybe one day we can go to the zoo, huh?

I want to see a giraffe! I want to see a giraffe!

Akira, don't ask for a no-no!

All right, Akira... Dad will be the horse.

Come on, tick tick tick tick!

Let's ride the horse!

If so, do you want to fly on a plane?

Giraffe!

I'm going to the zoo! Zoo, zoo!

It's a hassle too.

We work here for other children,...

...but we can't afford a Christmas tree for our own children.

This is a shame.

Well that's that then! I want to go to work first.

Hei, Yasu-san...

Can we come with you too?

I want to show Akira how you usually work.

Oh, yes.

Come on, Misako!

The windows are big too...

Akira...

Do you want to be a truck driver when you grow up?

I want to be a bus driver.

You stupid! Bringing a truck is more exciting, you know...

A truck this big, can be moved with only one hand.

This is a real man's job, right?

However, the weather isn't usually like this.

Bukannya ini "Kitsune no Yomeiri"?

*In our terms, it's like hot rain... ^_^

All right, let's go!

About what happened that day,...

...I don't remember that at all.

Yasu-san, it's time for tea.

Oh!

Dad, here's the towel.

Akira!

Search!

Misako... Misako!

Akira!

Hey, is there anyone? Is anyone here?

It's my fault for not setting up the warehouse properly. Forgive me!

It's not your fault.

He didn't know how his mother could die.

What a pity for her!

Oh, Akira!

Akira!

Let me.

Oh, Akira!

Akira...

There's no one when you go there.

How about mom?

Where's mom?

Mom hasn't come yet?

Akira...

Dad's here.

Father is here.

And that's how it started, how I lived alone with my father.

Get out of the way, damn crow!

Beware of stupid kites!

The feeling that is hidden in this chest.

This is Kobayashi Akira. Akira will sing.

One two...

Like explosives.

There are 150 tons of explosives.

Damn it! Fly away from love like this.

Yasu-san. Good morning...

Hope no one gets hurt today!

Yosh, let's get to work.

I've tried pasting it back on.

Only Akira-kun brought a photo from art class to draw,...

...that's why Michirou-kun called her a cheat.

I already explained that Akira-kun's mother had died,...

...so Akira-kun needed that photo to draw her.

You're the only one with photos, isn't that cheating?

Bring it back!

Don't use this photo!

Return! - Don't use this photo!

Bring it back!

Well, that's a good thing.

Eh?

At least, Akira could get angry in such a situation.

But, using force was a bit...

Violence and fighting are different things.

So, who won in the end?

Michirou-kun's head hit the table and it was swollen.

Awesome!

Then his mother came to pick her up.

Her mother asked, "Are you all right?" at the sight of Michirou-kun's swollen head.

Akira-kun who saw it immediately started crying...

...and tore it up myself.

Don't be so depressed, Akira!

You won the fight, right? You're a great kid.

You're also good at drawing Dad's face, huh?

What if you become a mangaka in the future?

You can write many interesting stories like Osamu Tezuka.

Father, why did mother die?

Is it because he hates me?

You stupid! How could that be, right?

Your mother loves you more than anyone in this world.

Then, why did he die?

It was an accident. And it can't be helped.

Oh yeah, let's go to the monk's house and stay there today!

Is it possible? - Yes.

Come on!

Aunt Yukie, wait for me!

Oi Akira, don't run away!

You naughty boy.

Because we don't have children, seeing Akira is a comfort to us.

Oi Akira, do you want uncle to buy a school bag later?

Do not! I already bought it for her.

Do you think I can't be a good father without a woman beside me?

Nobody said that.

Why are you so hysterical like a woman?

Noisy!

I don't want to talk to you.

I want to meet the old monk for a drink.

Old monk.

I thought why is it so cold? It turns out there is snow.

There may be heavy snowfall.

If only I wasn't born...

If only I wasn't born...

If only she hadn't married a fool like me.

He must still be alive today.

An idiot like me...

If only I had not been born.

I will be with you till the end. I'll drink too.

Go wake up Akira!

He just fell asleep.

Already, just go!

And also you have to drive later. Don't drink now!

Eh?

Come on, bring her here!

Yasu, come with me!

Dad, where are we going?

It's cold~

Dad, let's just go home. It could be bad if Akira gets the flu.

Oi Yasu, take off the blanket.

Eh?

Ayo!

Akira, is it cold?

Must be cold, right?

Tell your father to hug you tighter.

Dad, I'm cold.

Yes, I understand.

He's cold.

Akira, after your father hugged you like this,...

...your face and stomach should be warmer.

But, your back is still cold, right?

If your mother is still around, she can hug your back.

That's why, children who still have father and mother,...

...would feel so warm.

But Akira, your mother is no longer around.

How do you endure this cold,...

...is a problem you have to face all your life.

How? Is it warm already?

A little.

Akira, when your back is cold,...

Everyone will give you warmth like this.

Even though your mother is no longer around,...

...there are still many people who will warm your back.

Don't forget about it!

You understand right, Akira?

Of.

Yasu, be the ocean!

What are you talking about?

Sadness is like snow, it falls to the ground and will continue to accumulate.

But in the ocean...

No matter how much snow fell, he would slowly swallow it up.

Don't let Akira be sad!

Yasu, be the ocean!

You must become the ocean!

Unlucky!

Laugh, Yasu!

Laugh!

If you can cry, you should be able to laugh too.

You...?

I contacted you earlier, Sherano.

Thank you for coming all the way here.

This way please!

This...

These are famous souvenirs from my hometown.

Thank you.

Please come in!

Father, Yasuo-san is here.

Yasuo-san, this is your father.

Tomorrow is the graduation ceremony.

This will be the last chance.

( 1974 )

Your telephone number is 6700.

You're so excited, Yacchan.

Very hot! Is the god trying to kill us?

I told you, whatever you say, I can't do it.

I've decided not to see her again until whenever.

I just gave birth to the child.

You are definitely the one who understands the most about it.

Please forgive me!

Ouch, it's hot~

Ma'am, I need a glass of water. I want to rest first.

Yacchan.

Uh, what's up?

If you have something to talk about, I don't mind hearing it.

He came to me.

Who?

Akira-kun...

Akira?

Akira, welcome back.

Bibi...

My mom...

I heard he died in an accident. What kind of accident was that?

Auntie must know, right?

Tell me!

I kept my promise and didn't say anything to her.

But, Akira ended up leaving feeling annoyed.

I can't keep it a secret anymore.

Miss...

What should I do?

I think you should tell her in person.

If one day, there is someone who accidentally told her,...

...it's all too late...

People can't control their own mouths.

It's troublesome too...

Well, actually I'm in trouble too.

At least you already know, right?

Oh Yasu, why do you look so sad at this time of the morning?

Shut up!

What's wrong, Kuzu? Isn't today not your schedule to work?

No, we heard rumors that Taeko-san actually has a child.

I just want to make sure if it's true or not.

Geez, you're all the same.

Taeko's aunt married a farmer...

...and gave birth to a daughter in their first year of marriage.

Her name is Yasuko.

His nickname is Yacchan like my father.

When her husband's family finds out that a girl is born,...

...they were angry and the aunt got a lot of abuse from them.

My chest felt tight at that time, and finally ran away.

I left Yasuko who was still a baby.

Since he was engaged, he said he wanted to meet me.

But, I refused.

You see, I feel sorry for her adoptive mother.

We seem to be both messed up, Yacchan.

In summer this year...

All of us elementary school kids talked about bigfoot a lot.

Bigfoot became the hottest topic of conversation at the World Expo in Osaka.

Precisely on Mount Hibayama, Hiroshera prefecture, there are witnesses who...

Oi Akira, time to eat!

Yes, wait a minute.

...a club of nature lovers from the university who are interested in coming to the place.

Four years have passed since then.

Recently, there have been reports of witnesses seeing apparitions of Bigfoot.

Dad, daddy don't use butter?

Too much oil is not good for health.

Even though my father always drank sake every night.

Sake is the drink of longevity.

What a lie.

It feels very strong.

For some time,...

...the awkward atmosphere between me and my father continued.

Yasu-san...

Why are you so dazed?

Work, work!

Yasu... Yasu!

I thought you were the closest person to Taeko-san.

Nama saya Furuta Yasuko.

So, you huh?

Nikomi is delicious.

Nikomi?

You've never eaten that?

Our family owns a shop, but I never drink.

There is no shop like that in our village.

Really a very rural area, huh...

But it's quiet there. Very nice place.

Here it is.

Ms. Taeko is a very stubborn person. He might not want to see you...

I'm also stubborn.

I came here alone, even though my family forbade me.

I just want to see it for a moment.

Please help.

Alright then.

Welcome!

Ah, please come in!

Perverted monk, shift a bit! Oi Kuzu, you just stand up!

You can sit here first.

Eat this!

Yacchan mau bir, kahan?

Of.

Do you want a beer too?

Anu, I just tea.

If you're here to drink, order some sake!

Isn't there a proverb, "where the earth is trodden, there the sky is upheld?"

If you just want to drink tea and eat, don't come to this shop!

If so, I'll order a beer too.

No need to force yourself, okay!

Let me tell you a secret so that businesses can last longer.

The key is knowing how to "forget".

If you can't forget what has passed...

...the business can't go on, can it?

Like me, I don't remember anything.

Whether it was yesterday or the day before, I never looked back.

Taku-san, how old is your daughter now?

What about 20?

You've worked hard to raise her, huh?

It must be very difficult day by day to raise it to what it is now.

You should tell about that to your daughter someday.

Taeko-san...

Can you also give this Miss something to eat?

Hey, all the food in "Yunagi"...

...tastes like mom's cooking.

what are you talking about?

Even if you say that...

I can't suddenly throw out dried squid at random.

You know, the top and bottom shells of clams fit each other.

Because it can only close and open with a combination like this.

Hence, it is served in weddings as a congratulation for the bride and groom.

Itadakimasu.

How? Does it taste good?

It's delicious.

How about I sing a song for Yasuko-san?

I heard this song on the radio.

I don't know if I can sing well or not.

Sing nice!

You idiot, I'm tone deaf.

When I fall in love with you

I'm exactly 19 years old in the spring.

If you want to separate now.

Please bring back my 19 years that have passed.

Very nice!

If you intend to leave me

Please tell me ASAP.

While I'm still young.

In order not to leave regrets on the flowers tomorrow.

Even with postcards for a penny or two

Can travel thousands of miles.

Even though we live in the same place.

It's so sad that we can't meet each other.

Call of affection for husband and wife.

Surely someone could make a better husband.

I'm first, yeah...

Be careful not to get cold!

Akira...

Don't you remember anything about your mother?

I think I remember when he was hugging me.

I'm not sure either.

She is a really good mother.

Dad?

What are you doing?

Dad?

Have you never heard of the health method by holding your breath?

It's very popular lately.

Akira...

Even though daddy always said that your mom died in an accident,...

...but dad hasn't told me the details yet.

I will tell you now.

your mother...

your mother...

Of...

your mother...

He died because of dad.

He replaced father.

Your mother died in place of father.

At work, dad tries to look cool in front of you while he's at work.

But, his pile of belongings fell like an avalanche.

Your mother pushed father away...

...and he got stuck under that heavy load.

It was your father who killed your mother.

Come here!

I'm sorry daddy...

Dad really...

...I am sorry.

Since then, my father and I haven't spoken to each other.

Yasuko-san sent a letter of thanks to Aunt Taeko.

He also sent his wedding photos.

There was only one sentence in the contents of the letter.

"I will live a good life,..."

"...in order to look forward to the next day tomorrow."

Such are the contents.

You are the most beautiful bride in the world.

If that's the case, I'll go home first, okay?

I wish Akira-kun a speedy recovery...

On the day I was supposed to lift the small shrine for the first time,...

I fell asleep because of the fever.

Akira, daddy brought canned peaches here...

You will definitely have energy again and your fever will go away.

Come on, wake up!

Even though daddy didn't say anything...

I can feel the disappointment.

Besides that...

Bigfoot hype was also rampant that fall.

Before that, you heard a faint sound from ahead.

When the voice disappeared, he then appeared? / - Yes.

( Sakae Higashi Elementary School's 38th Graduation Ceremony )

Oi Yasu, sit down, don't be so embarrassed!

There she is!

He's there.

He won't see us if we don't wave.

Akira!

Akira, over here!

Congratulations on the approval! - Congratulations!

Banzai!

Banzai!

Akira, congratulations! - Banzai!

Father always asked your mother's relatives to look after you.

In the end, he regretted leaving you.

Even now?

That's the truth. Please believe in her!

"Is Yasuo okay? Is he happy?"

"Does he still hate me?"

I've always heard that since I was a kid.

I am the stepchild of my mother.

To be honest, I used to be uncomfortable with those things.

My mother is the same.

Yes, that's normal.

However, once I grew up,...

...then married and had children of his own,...

...I gradually came to understand father's feelings.

I really thank you for coming here today.

My mother and I are also of course very happy.

How's your mother?

He had considered it, and couldn't come today.

But he is still in good health.

Please give this to her in person!

This is a local product from my hometown.

You've eaten too, right?

Thank you for giving birth to me.

Thanks to you, I can live happily.

Thank you.

Dad...

Thank you very much.

Thank you.

( 1979 )

Oi, Yasu!

Give this to the old monk...

...and say it's still too soon for her to die now.

I'll warn you that he won't die before you die first!

Geez, a man with a sharp tongue.

Oi Yamamoto, you were laughing just now, right?

No.

Aren't you too relaxed?

Hah?

Come on, show your ass!

Show your ass!

That stupid kid...

Oh, Akira!

You stupid!

What are you doing?

You see, he was lazy during practice and did not want to make a sound.

Then, do you need to spank his ass with that bat?

That's what everyone does.

Don't you just bully those weaker than you?

This is tradition at the baseball club.

You stupid!

Isn't it a tradition like that you can lose in your generation?

Beat those who don't want to fight.

Isn't that a cowardly act?

Don't you feel sorry for her?

If that's what dad thinks is cool,...

...then those of us who previously had their asses beaten would look embarrassing?

It was the first time, I was hit in the face with a fist.

This is from the boss.

Thank you...

However, he probably wouldn't be able to eat it.

There are many good women out there.

You must have a hard time choosing, right?

At the very least, you'll just fall into the arms of a granny in the end.

While there is still time, throw away all the lust of the world that you have!

Oi, Yasu...

I think the time is not far off.

Hey, take Akira with you to this hospital.

I want my father to see her while he still has consciousness.

I want them to meet each other.

About that...

...she seems to have entered her puberty.

Even though dad always denies saving money secretly,...

... don't know since when, without my knowledge he used his savings...

...to buy an old house near the apartment where we live.

He had one habit that never changed.

He thought buying a cake would be able to make amends.

Akira...

Hello, with the Ichikawa family.

Ah? Ya...

Well.

Daddy come in, yeah!

Yamamoto-kun's mother called earlier.

Yamamoto-kun said he was injured.

He had bruises and internal bleeding.

Do you know it?

Who knows.

Hey Akira...

I know there are lots of rules about seniors and juniors.

But, his parents will be sad to see her...

When a child is hurt, the parents will be sad?

That's for sure, right?

If that's the case,...

You have to apologize to me first, right?

If it's about that...

If mother was alive, would father beat me?

Don't divert the conversation...

Who is diverting the conversation here?

Only the father is alive and beats your own son.

If only father died instead of mother!

Akira!

Akira.

Akira...

Does it hurt?

Of course it hurts!

stop it!

Stop it, you're already hurt!

It really hurts, huh...

Beaten like that...

...really hurt.

Akira...

Did your father raise you wrong?

If only you were with your mother,...

...you'll probably grow up to be the same good kid you were when you were little.

Where are you going?

I want to go apologize.

I'm going to Yamamoto-kun's house.

Wait a minute!

Give this to her as an apology.

Be careful riding the bike!

Oi, what happened to your face?

I tripped and fell.

You both fell?

Oh, Akira...

You're really busy though, sorry...

It's okay.

Father, Yasu-san and Ak-kun came to see you.

Old monk.

Akira-kun, touch grandpa's hand!

You must be happy right, Dad?

My father could see Akira for the last time.

He must be really happy.

I'll come again later.

Akira...

Thank you for coming today.

I'll go first.

You stupid!

Still too soon to cry.

Do you regret never visiting it before?

There is no one in this world who has no regrets in his life.

Shoun has also become a grown man.

When father was dying, Akira also had to be willing to let me go.

Otherwise, father will not be able to leave in peace.

How do I know what to do next and so on?

If you say it like that,...

Father will live to be 100 years old.

I guess that's not a bad idea either.

The feeling that is hidden in this chest.

Like explosives.

There are 150 tons of explosives.

Roar as much as you want.

( Year 1988 - Hanno, Saitama Prefecture )

You're good too, huh...

Excuse me.

I feel like I can't write the report if I don't experience it first hand.

I thought you came only for the interview.

Want some tea?

Yes.

This. - Thank you.

Ah, I made that back in the mountains to pass the time.

If you want, just take it!

Is it possible?

Thank you very much.

I think he will be very pleased.

Keep asking my name.

You're a soldier from the wartime, what?

If you don't mention your name, you can't enter.

Let me tell you what you look like.

You're like big foot, big foot!

You've never heard of? He is famous in Hiroshera.

What's the problem?

Ah, that's our magazine.

This gentleman keeps saying he wants to make visits here, it's very troublesome.

Even elementary school kids can visit, why not me?

You should tell your name and reason here!

We can't let suspicious people in!

Suspicious person...

disperse! disperse!

Aren't you too rude?

We can't judge someone by their appearance.

Appearance?

In this day and age, we have to be very careful.

That is the rule of the company.

It's no use talking to you!

Get out of here!

Anu, is it because I'm a female employee?

If I were a manager, senior executive, or director...

...you want to hear me now?

Hey, you don't have to talk anymore!

This guy is just doing his job.

I'm defending you here.

Look at this!

I want to meet this man!

Eh?

Ichikawa Akira. Do you need anything with her?

He is my son.

Eh?

Excuse me Niimi-san, where did Akira-kun go, huh?

He went to visit a canoe manufacture in Saitama.

And haven't come back either.

Oh, I see.

Could you please deliver the item to City Beat first?

Ok, that's it. See you later.

Anu, how can we help you?

Don't bother!

I also shouldn't have come unannounced.

Could you please share this with everyone here?

This is typical of my hometown.

Thank you.

Chief Editor, Akira-kun's father is here.

Ichikawa's father? - Yes.

Well, the senior employees here have a very good impression of Ichikawa-kun.

In a way, he was born to be close to people older than her.

Even to make others willing to do anything for her.

It's because he was brought up by many people in our village.

Please guide her hard!

If he complains too much,...

...it doesn't matter if you hit her.

That's not possible! Ah, please sit down!

You raised her alone, right?

I am not alone. There were many people who helped raise Akira.

There are many, many.

He wrote about you in his job interview essay.

Should still be in HRD.

Let me have that photocopied. You can take it later.

What he wrote is truly hard to forget.

Since then, I've always thought I'd like to meet you in person.

Please wait here a moment!

Of.

Kensuke-kun, your invitation has arrived.

Until found!

Ah, Kensuke.

Kensuke.

This is a gift for you.

What's this?

About what, huh?

steam train?

That's right, it's a steam train.

Thank you very much.

Waseda University, huh...

You still want to go to Tokyo, huh?

I know it takes a lot of money,...

But, I can apply for some kind of scholarship.

I can also support my life with part time jobs and such.

Sayuri Yoshinaga is also an alumnus of Univ. Waseda.

I can still afford your college tuition.

How about this, Akira?

Hm?

What if you ask the company to transfer to the branch in Tokyo?

Huh, why?

Why? Of course, because I'm worried about you.

Why are you laughing?

Seriously! Father is overprotective, no need to be like that.

Yes, then.

Don't drink alcohol after work!

Add more!

Isn't that enough, right?

Oi Yasu, you can't keep clinging to your son like that.

Children will one day have to leave their parents.

And live independently.

If you seem so worried,...

...Akira would find it hard to leave the house.

Four years will pass in no time.

I don't think you'll have time to feel lonely.

I don't think so.

He is worried that Akira will go to town.

After that, he probably wouldn't come back here again.

It's so noisy, stop twirling it!

Huh? Wait!

If Akira leaves, I will also feel lonely.

Yo, I'm home.

Duh... stand up, Father!

Daddy can catch a cold, let's go to bed!

Wake up, Dad! You can't drink alcohol like you used to, can you?

Get me a glass of water!

Dad can take it herself.

Don't say much, go get it!

Okay.

Hey, Dad...

Dad really needs to be a little self-conscious! Do it yourself!

Please! Well...

So fussy!

Since when do you feel you are the most righteous?

I'm sorry!

Come out again, the killer move!

Although growing alone is a form of evolution,...

Since when did you dare to talk to your parents? Try to say!

I don't talk to dad...

You're clearly lecturing me!

Oi, watch your feet. Stop it, father!

You're definitely talking to me...

Don't put others down! You have no right!

What have I done?

Why should I apologize?

Go ahead and apologize!

If Father is so adamant like this.

I'm not going to college in Tokyo.

However, tuition fees are not cheap.

I don't talk about trivial things like that now.

Oh, perverted monk, what's wrong?

Akira asked me to come here.

He said he couldn't focus on studying at home.

That's why he came to my house.

I'll let her live in our house until he graduates high school, ok?

What are outsiders like you doing? Don't decide arbitrarily!

Shut up!

Akira is our son.

If you raise her alone, you will teach her bad things.

If you're that worried, then go get her back.

What exactly made you so stubborn?

This is not a matter of being stubborn or not.

The final of the red group is Yashiro Aki.

We wish her success with his songs next year.

It's too late. I haven't seen anything.

Ichikawa, where are you going?

My first choice on a private campus.

Private? How about you?

I haven't decided yet.

Not yet? Isn't it too late?

Come on dad let go, yeah!

Good, good.

Again, yes!

Grab the handlebars!

What is it?

Ichikawa.

Hirozawa, your back is unstable. This is our battlefield.

Hah? What was?

This is our battlefield.

"Medan perang"?

Wait, I said...

Yasu-san? - Yasu-san...

Yasu-san! Yasu-san!

Quickly call an ambulance!

No, don't move it carelessly! What do you think?

It smells so bad in here.

How could this place be this dirty, you bastard!

This house looks like it's been burglarized.

No, how could it be like this?

What are you doing?

Really smell bad!

Ah, Ak-kun...

He was malnourished, and also he drank too much alcohol.

However, his blood vessels and brain are fine.

Even the doctor was shocked.

Why did you come here? Hurry up and go!

Sorry, I did my own thing.

You see it! Akira was also worried about that.

How could she go to Tokyo and leave her pathetic father like this?

Can you, Akira?

If you're really serious about going to Tokyo,...

Even if I tried to stop you, you would still insist on going.

If that's what you can't do, then you're just talking.

Ichikawa-san, there's a telegram for you.

Aunt Yukie, can I get the stamp?

Yes, where?

there.

It's there. - Here?

A moment...

This.

Yasu...

Your determination is not strong enough as a father.

Don't pretend! You don't even have children yourself.

If so, you should take care of her until he can be independent.

The older you get, the more stubborn you become.

What is it?

I'm grateful.

Eh?

I'm grateful.

Let me see!

You graduated at Waseda University!

Waseda University!

I'm grateful!

Hey Yasu, where are you going?

Excuse me.

This is a thank you gift from me.

Thanks to you, my son can graduate. Thank you very much.

Thank you very much.

Banzai! Banzai! Banzai!

He did, Misako.

Akira managed to pass.

You always look young, huh...

And I'm this old.

But, I'm just a burden for Akira.

Akira.

Shoun-san, please help.

What about Yasu?

He's been locked up in the bathroom ever since.

What a hassle.

I'm in ya, Yasu!

Dad...

I'm leaving first.

I will take care of myself and always work hard!

dad too...

Dad also take care of yourself Dad!

Oi Yasu, don't be like that! Get out of there!

I won't come out no matter what you say.

If so, I'll go first!

I'll call when I reach Tokyo.

Look, going to Tokyo is on your own terms.

Don't complain about anything once you get there, OK?

You could have died on the side of the road.

When I go to Tokyo, I will collect the ashes from your body.

Prepare yourself for it!

Dad won't call you either.

Okay.

I also intend like that.

Dad will never go to Tokyo.

Fight yourself there!

Until you can live independently,...

...don't even think about coming back!

Oi! Oi, Yasu!

( For Dad )

"For Father. I'll go first."

"There are a lot of troublesome things when living alone."

"Try harder not to get the flu."

"I've separated the clothes for each season in the closet."

"Winter clothes are in the bottom drawer."

"I don't want the tub heater running all the time."

"So I set the alarm."

"The alarm will sound when the tub is full."

"So, there's no need to be afraid!"

"Please never shower after drinking alcohol!"

"Because that's why Grandpa Yoshie died."

"I bought three boxes of vegetable juice."

"I put it under the kitchen sink."

Akira!

Want to stop?

No, let's just walk!

Akira!

Dad!

I thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to go to Tokyo.

Akira!

Good luck there!

Since then, I have never once returned home.

(Father's lie)

At that time, in my second year of college.

Precisely after my coming of age celebration in Tokyo.

( Dari Shoun )

Shoun-san sent a letter that said:

"Happy coming of age day!"

"I'll be right away."

"These are the last words of my father before he died."

"He asked me to show this to Akira when he grew up."

"Don't tell Yasuo about this letter!"

"And you (Shoun-san) can't read it either."

"I will protect you always. - From Shoun"

In the letter, written the truth about my mother's death.

My mother gave her life to save me.

Having said that, I hope you don't blame Yasuo for lying.

He did it for your own good.

He was worried about a lot of things, so he decided to lie to you.

And your father is the person who loves you the most in this world.

I hope you can thank your father someday.

My father has lied to me.

When I was 20 years old, I finally learned the truth.

I still can't thank my dad enough.

Before I could say it,...

...I have to become a real adult first.

Oh, Yasu-san.

What is it?

Hey, Hiro...

Today, I finally couldn't meet my son.

Sorry, didn't help you earlier.

Yosh, let's go back to Bingo!

Dad!

Huh? What's wrong...

Long time no see.

Akira-kun, you're already this big, huh...

Hiro-san, long time no see.

If you want to come to my office, let me know first...

Someone called and told me.

No, I wasn't planning on coming to see you.

If that's the case, I'll clean up the rest first...

You've read it, haven't you?

Eh? I do not know.

It's okay. I'm glad you've read it.

Of.

But, there's something more important...

I want you to meet someone.

Welcome.

Very weird...

Ah, I'm a bit late.

Sorry...

I apologize for not introducing myself properly earlier.

My name is Sakamoto Yumi.

Anu... I should probably call her senpai, but...

I've always wanted to introduce Yumi to Dad.

Yumi?

If that's the case Yasu-san, I'll head back first, okay...

No need, stay here!

No...

Please, let me treat you later!

Really no need.

I knew I should go home and introduce her to Dad properly.

But, I haven't been able to go home yet.

Therefore, I will say now.

I want to marry Yumi.

I'm... Sorry, the...

I am seven years older than her.

Yumi has been divorced before.

She and her ex-husband divorced three years ago.

He has hired a lawyer to take care of everything.

So, there are no more problems left.

That's the first thing I want to tell you.

And another thing...

I have a son who is 3 years old.

We live in the same house now.

Akira, wait a minute.

Dad, I know there's something you want to say.

But, I love her.

There is no other woman but her.

Hiro... - Ya.

Let us go home.

No, are you sure, Yasu-san? Akira-kun doesn't look like he's finished yet...

No problem, let's get back to Bingo.

Dad, maybe it's impolite to interrupt your work like now.

Me and Akira-kun will visit you again later.

Akira-kun, see you soon... Anu...

Kensuke...

What is it? You waiting for us here?

Sorry, did you come home yesterday?

Thank you.

But, you can't leave the house without permission, yes!

Yosha!

Oh, there's snow.

Right...

Snow!

( 1 Year Later - 1989 )

When I was little, I always missed the opportunity to lift the small shrine.

I've never done it once.

You can participate next time, right?

Thank you for coming.

Why did you come here?

Father herself...?

Shoun-san called and told me that dad fell ill.

We came because we were worried about you.

But, Dad drinking alcohol again?

Don't worry!

I'm just tired and malnourished.

I'm out of the hospital.

Hey...

If dad doesn't want to forgive me, that's fine.

We'll be back now.

But, I will marry her.

I will definitely marry her.

Come to Yunagi Tavern, we'll talk about it there.

Akira, it turns out you came huh...

You're an adult now. Welcome back.

Long time no see.

Nice to meet you, I'm Sakamoto Yumi.

Yes. Introductions later. Come on, please sit down!

How about beer? - Yes.

Sorry, I can't drink alcohol.

If so, how about juice? There is also oolong tea here.

If so, oolong tea please!

Yacchan, the two of them have been waiting for you.

If so, first of all...

Bell?

Bell! - Bell!

It's delicious.

It tastes like fish caught in the Seto Inland Sea.

You know too, right?

Yes, my hometown in Tsukiji.

So, I know quite a bit about fish.

This mackerel fish is also more delicious when paired with Junmai Ginjo (Japanese sake).

No need to be shy, let's drink it!

Sorry, but my body is a bit...

Yumi-chan, I heard that you were married once, right?

Of.

I'm also a widow then come back here.

I was married to a farmer.

Well, there must be a lot going on, right?

I...

I promised her I would quit my job when I got pregnant.

But, I broke that promise.

So before our baby was born, I separated from my ex-husband.

I have to prepare sake for the festival participants. Come on, come help too!

Everyone, please!

Stop!

Oh Akira, how many years has it been?

Kuzuhara-san, long time no see.

Hiro-san, I'm sorry for last year.

It's okay.

Oi Yasu-san, you must be happy to see Akira-kun back, right?

Taeko-san, thanks for the drink.

Even though that person sometimes says unpleasant things,...

But the ups and downs of life's scenery are very beautiful...

I previously raised my son alone while working.

But, then I met Akira-san.

Akira has a gentle nature.

Living with Yumi-san, maybe is the right decision.

I thought so too.

However, once Akira-san has decided on something, he won't change it...

I want to go buy something first, I also ran out of green onions.

Wait, don't go yet!

Just let me go!

Even if he was once divorced or already had children.

I think dad shouldn't mind.

But, I seem to be really naive.

There is something I want to show Father.

It was Akira-san who took our photo.

They are very close.

Akira-san and my son.

Recently, he started calling me Papa.

Kensuke is my son. Even though we are not related by blood.

He is my son.

Are your ex-husband's parents still alive?

Yes, I think both are still healthy.

His grandparents, must be happy to see this child, right?

Although his son and daughter-in-law are divorced.

After all, this child is their grandson.

Are you going to let them see this kid?

When Kensuke is a little older, I will consider it.

No, I'm talking about your ex-husband's parents.

I think they don't really love Kensuke.

We'll be back tomorrow.

Oh, Akira.

Shoun-san...

We passed each other on the street.

We're planning to go to the festival, right?

What are you doing, you idiot?

I overheard your conversation just now.

Oi Yasu, are you sure you want to accept her as your son-in-law?

What will you say to Misako-san later?

He's been divorced before...

Please don't talk like that!

I can't find any other words.

This is Province Bingo.

I'll say what I want, and I'll drink if I want.

Taeko-san, I'd like a beer.

Oi Akira, it may sound a bit harsh, but...

He is 7 years older than you. What's more, he has one child now.

No wonder Yasu thinks you've been conned.

If you talk like that...

So I can't seem to hide it anymore.

Yumi...

...is pregnant with my child now.

Eh?

It's been 3 months now.

He will be born next spring.

Oi, look at her, Yasu!

This is really a big deal.

What will you say to your parents?

Oi Akira, what exactly did you study in college?

Take a good look! Look at the displeased faces of all of us here!

How now? Say something, Yasu!

Are you looking down on us, you perverted monk!

There's nothing wrong with Yumi-san.

She is an amazing woman. He works hard for his family.

Hah? Is that all you can complain about?

Akira is a child raised together by all of us.

Don't you have anything to complain about, Yasu?

There are also many things I want to say to Akira.

But, Akira fell in love with her. Akira loved her.

What do I have to complain about that?

She is now pregnant with Akira's child.

We should give them congratulations. Congratulations!

Is there anything that makes you happier than this news?

Akira's wife is my daughter!

Yacchan, those are good words.

Yumi-san, I'm really sorry.

You will be a good wife.

It feels amazing.

If this is purification from sin, I will gladly accept it.

I'm sorry...

And you are also 3 months pregnant. We congratulate you!

Let's pray for the safe birth of Yumi-san and Akira's children!

Banzai!

Banzai!

Come on Yasu, you too! Banzai!

Banzai!

All of you...

Are you guys conspiring to play a trick on me?

Dad!

He became very angry.

Yasu-san!

If you don't help, the small shrine won't be carried properly.

You stupid. I've stopped. I'm too old now.

Loh Yasu-san, have you become a solitary monk?

If you talk like that, I'll do it!

Bring me clothes and a headband!

Yosha!

Yumi-chan, is your stomach okay? You don't have to force yourself.

Yes. This is already the third, so there should be no problem.

Yasu-san must be happy, this is his first grandchild.

Oh, benar.

He can lose control if he can't control his mood.

He's like a baby.

He's been like that since he was little.

Oi Akira... Is he there?

Isn't Dad still not feeling well?

You idiot, don't come any closer!

You could get hit later.

Look, for the last 40 years, I'm used to carrying something heavier than this.

I understand. Let's go home, okay?

Shut up! Go there!

I will run my own festival.

Dad...

Come on lift!

Oh, there he is!

Well done Yasu!

Akira!

Dad...

They are not kites that give birth to an eagle.

The father and son are both eagles.

Good morning.

Where's Akira and Yumi-san?

He's back at the hotel.

Unlike you who drink till dawn.

Oh, I see?

Hey, mbak Taeko.

Eh?

At the end of my life at last,...

...maybe in my heart there is only Akira and Misako.

If I had remarried from the start, it would have been different, right?

Even though you just can't find a partner.

You are also the same, right?

I...

Playing the role of Akira's mother is enough for me.

Yacchan, weren't you planning on cleaning the tomb with everyone today?

bad!

Yacchan, are you okay?

I'm fine.

I will live to be 100 years old.

I will live on, representing Misako as well.

( Year 2019 )

Hey, we can hail a taxi to the front of that street, right?

Yes, maybe.

Hey, how about this?

It looks good.

Let me see!

This one? Brother's taste is really bad.

Eh?

Don't do this...

Is it time?

This one is better. This one with a big smile.

What do you think?

This one is definitely better.

Time'?

It's pretty good.

Her face looks bright.

If so, we must immediately go to the funeral home and submit the photo.

Mom, I can change there, right?

Yes you can.

Hey, did grandpa have a happy life?

( Won the Yamamoto Shugoro Award on May 14, 1997 )

( Received the Naoki Award on July 14, 2000 )

(A collection of books written by Akira Ichikawa)

I'll ask her if one day he's there too.

Go away, stinking crow!

Beware of stupid kites!

The feeling that is hidden in this chest.

Like explosives, 150 tons of explosives.

Damn it! Fly away from love like this.

Hey, Dad...

Let's live together in Tokyo!

I want dad to live long.

Because...

...father has been working very hard.

Stupid!

If daddy wasn't here...

...you'll have nowhere to run again.

Eh?

When everything is fine, it doesn't matter if you forget your home.

But, if you feel your life is difficult, you should remember it.

Think that in the end you still have a place to return to.

That way, you can keep working hard.

Thanks dad.

The baby was just twitching.

Try daddy touch too!

Yes, over here.

He is my father's second grandson.

Oh, this is great.

Kensuke!

Get ready, start!

Wait!

See, I got this.

Grandpa Yasu, come see this too!

Josh, here I come.

Grandpa is coming!

Grandpa is coming!