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We run out of shoe polish

Is that so? I'll buy some today

These shoes are worn out

They'll never shine

They're still alright

But they're still split

They're still wearable

You haven't forgotten anything?

You've left nothing?

My abacus!

The area of a circle?

The square of its radius x 3.14...

A cone's volume?

The square of its radius x 3.14 x the height...

divided by 3

The quadrangle AEDC is inscribed in a circle...

Angle ACD is equal to DEF...

You understand that?

Any questions?

That's all for today

How about the excursion?

Be quiet!

This class will go to Tokyo

Quiet!

First we'll visit the Imperial Palace

Then a number of shrines

Finally, Kamakura,

Enoshima and Hakone

KAMAKURA

Ready?

Look at me

Here I go!

HAKONE

Are you writing again?

He's always writing letters

What big blisters!

Shall I pop them?

How are the blisters?

They're all right

Can you walk?

Probably

Try rubbing your socks with soap

Aren't they our students?

I hope they aren't our lads

Did anybody go out on the lake?

Do you know?

What about you?

I don't know, Sir

Mr. Horikawa!

Sir! Yoshida's boat has capsized!

His family are coming on the night train

I know how you feel. But please reconsider

You consider yourself responsible?

But you did your best as a leader

The boy's family knows that

I did warn them

But...

If I'd been more strict,

they wouldn't have disobeyed me

I've had these children for 3 years

But I became careless

I failed in my duty as a teacher

You're taking too much responsibility

Thank you for your concern

But I've thought it over and made my decision

I realise, but...

I've tendered my resignation

You can rescind it

Listen, Hirata

Let me do it this way

The responsibility frightens me

Taking care of others' children

I'll never forget Yoshida's parents

I can imagine how they feel

They'd raised him for many years

and now he's dead

Their son died when

he was under my care

They must be broken-hearted

He ever bought them a souvenir

I'd despise his teacher

He's not a good teacher

This job scares me

I'm truly afraid

I'm not suited for it

And your son

What'll you do?

I'll return to my home town

I have an old friend there

I'll stay there and think it over

I'm back!

Hello, sir

Welcome home, son

Is it far to Ueda?

Another 40 minutes. Tired?

No. Is it a big town?

Sure it is

What's the population?

About 35,000

It's famous for producing silk

and silk school, isn't it?

That's right

You forgot to trim your nails?

Were you born in that house?

Is it still yours?

No, not any more

Remember we visited your grandfather's grave

and your mother's grave?

He sold that house to put me through school

A kimono dealer?

No. He was a teacher too

He taught Chinese classics

The house had a big persimmon tree

Let's go to see the castle

Yes

Chew it well

Father

Ueda is really a small town, isn't it?

I imagined it bigger

Well, Kanazawa's much bigger

It's the largest on the Japan Sea Coast

You don't like this town?

Why?

I think we'll settle here

So we'll move here?

Will you teach here?

No, I won't

I've been trying to tell you

I'll never teach again

What'll you do then?

I don't know

I have this priest friend

And I'll live in his temple

You'll become a priest?

No, priests are much more virtuous

Don't be upset

You'll have to attend school here, right?

Just endure it

School are all the same

You'll soon make new friends

It'll be better for me

You were nicknamed ''badger''

I was ''badger's kid''

I hated it

The people here don't know that

No, they don't

Working at the Registry Office?

Yes, I am

They have big families in the village

I registered 3 births yesterday

And the death rate of infants is low

I should have been a midwife

Where's your boy?

He went catching dragonflies

Made any friends yet?

No, he prefers killing creatures

Well, children should be active

It's a beautiful Sunday, isn't it?

You finished?

No

Then you can't go fishing

It's really only the same problem

You're still stuck

Proportional division I explained it last night

Oh, so that's it

Wrong again

You'll have to take greater care

if you want to enter Junior High

You are so careless

You'll never do anything great

if you don't enter high school

If you study harder

I'll send you to the best school

Just relax and concentrate

I did it!

It's easy if you think more carefully

That's good. Easy, wasn't it?

Get the fishing tackle

Check for tangles

Is the float secure?

We'll get some worms tomorrow

There're some in the garden

Catch plenty tomorrow

The fish here are wily

They're hard to catch

Now the exams are over how do you feel?

What about that other lad?

Who?

What's his name? The merchant's son

Toshi? He passed

He did? Good

Don't know how I did it

I missed Question 4

Just one doesn't matter so much

You'll have to live in the dorm

It's too far to commute every day

Me? Alone in Ueda?

I'll visit you once a week

You'll soon get used to it

Summer vacation will soon be here

and you can come home then

Hen is a female chicken?

And ''rooster'' is the male?

What's ''dog'' then?

English is difficult

I'm starving

What's that yellow stuff with rice?

Rice with curry?

Yeh, it tastes good

Good but hot

Ryohei, a visitor

What brings you, father?

I happended to be in town

Get permission to come out

He'll probably give you some money

No, he already did

Then buy us something

Sure

Let's give his father a nickname

Like what?

How about ''Badger''?

Yes, that's good

We're off to weed

Again? They sure grow fast

Here, have some

I'm supposed to be weeding

With the other boys

I feel sorry for them

That's alright

Buy them some sweets

No, thanks

You had enough?

I'm stuffed

Rice with curry?

You want some?

Not today?

Behave yourself

Don't worry, father

There're only 53 more days to go

To summer vacation?

Father, can we fish in that river?

I bet we'll catch a lot

In summer we can go everyday

I'm afraid not, son

I came to tell you

That I've decided...

to move to Tokyo

Tokyo?

Great! When?

But you're staying here

You have your studies

I've thought it over

I'll have to work in the city

Here I can't make enough money

to continue to send you to good schools

So, I've decided to make an effort

I think you're mature enough...

to understand all this

I'll work in Tokyo,

and you'll study here

We must do what's best

Try hard, son

I'm still young enough to make a new start

You shouldn't get lazy

Now, it's nothing to cry about

It won't be for a lifetime

Not for a lifetime

I'll be waiting for you to come and visit

We'll soon be back together again

Now, stop your crying

It's not easy to see you

I've brought you some things

Shirts, pants, towels and 3 pairs of socks

Wear the socks in turn

and they'll last longer

These are for healing colds

For stomach aches

Don't drink unboiled water

Watch out for colds

Keep your chest warm at night

Here's some money

Don't waste it

I'll write as soon as I get to Tokyo

And you write to me every week

Like now

You understand? Here's some stamps

Stop crying

It's nearly time to go

When's the time to return?

7 o'clock

We still have some time

You must try hard

More sake, please

You want curry and rice?

Just sake then

Come here, son

Now, don't cry

Men shouldn't cry

I hear your son graduated from high school?

Which university will he attend?

In Sendai city

I thought we'd live together here

but...

It's a pity, isn't it?

Still, he must study harder

Excuse me

Mr. Hirata!

It's been a long time

Yes

I wondered if it was you

So you're in Tokyo now?

It's an odd place to meet

Have you been in Tokyo long?

Do you often come here?

Quite often

Is that so?

I'm often here myself

I wonder why we didn't meet sooner

I'm pleased you're well

I'm really glad to see you

Me too

How long have you been in Tokyo?

I last saw you in Ueda, at the temple

That was 12...13 year ago

It's such a long time

When I came I was a total stranger

A total stranger

I still haven't adjusted to city living

I haven't run into any of the others

I owe you an apology there

Here you are

Thank you

There's none left?

There was...

Yes? Fine

You've grown and I can hardly recognise you now

You've grown into a beautiful girl

How old are you?

Twenty one

She's still a child

She's a nice girl

Come and say hello to our guest

No

Seiichi!

I said no!

You see? He's really naughty

At least he's healthy

Seiichi!

Say hello to our guest

What?

I want money for movies

No way!

Not until you greet the guest

You're working at City Hall?

I'm editing material on the history of Tokyo

It's a good job

for a retired teacher

What is it?

I'm going to see a movie

What a boy!

How's your Ryohei?

Fine. Thank you

He graudated from a national university

He's now 25

Already 25?

What's he doing for a living?

Teaching at an industrial college

That's good

Fate is strange, isn't it?

I gave up teaching

But eventually my boy became a teacher

It's a good thing, I envy you

You must be living alone then?

Boring?

I've grown used to it

We've been apart for a long time

And I thought this year we'd be together

But...

There'll be other chances for it

I sincerely hope so

I mean it

He's grown into a good man

and you can enjoy the family life

I envy you

My children are still babies

To me Ryohei's still a child

I hope he's doing well

Mix undiluted nitric acid with...

undiluted sulphuric acid. Then...

It could be taking me home

I wish I could commute to school by train

What a long train!

I want to go home

Get permission to return home

Who's the Duty Master today?

Mr. Horikawa

You think he'll...?

No, I'm sure he won't let you

He won't? But I've just had a baby brother

Sir!

What is it, boy?

Could I go home, sir?

You've just returned, haven't you?

We just got a new baby, so I'd like to go back again

You have a new baby brother?

So?

I do not come for this

How old is your father, then?

You shouldn't forget that

Your elder brother. He was in the army?

How's he doing?

How do your parents manage that?

It's fine. Our neighbours are very kind

I'm glad to hear that

Your duty is to study hard

Don't worry about your parents

What?

We're planning to go to Mt. Akiba next Sunday

Will you join us, sir?

Not next Sunday

You can't?

Sorry, I'm busy

Please, can't you think again?

I'm going to see my father

Sir misses his father, still?

Of course, I still do

Perhaps another time

It feels good

It's been such a long time...

You've put on some weight

I'm quite healthy these days

I get up early in the mornings

That's good, son

And you?

Excellent. Never took a sick leave

Really?

You've gain much weight

Haven't been here for a long time

I came here once before, with the Headmaster

So Mr. Hirata's well, too?

He must be getting on

He's still quite active though

We often play chess together

He's a good player, too

I'd like to see him again

Do you remember Fumiko?

Mr. Hirata's daughter?

Before, she was just a little girl this tall

Yes, a little girl wearing a yellow sash

She's grown a lot

Really? She was such a cry-baby

Was she?

I drank a lot tonight, I feel good

Can you handle some more?

I don't think so

I don't usually drink this much

But this is a special occassion

Do you smoke?

A little

May I?

When did you first start?

I don't remember

Mmm. Don't overdo it

Father

I'm thinking of quitting my job

Why?

And moving to Tokyo

Why? Are you unhappy there?

It's not that

If I work there,

we can't live together

I've always wanted us

to be together

I thought we could do so

after I graduated

I hate living apart like this

I appreciate how much you sacrificed for me

I shouldn't be selfish

But I want to be with you, in Tokyo

What do you think?

I could get a job in Tokyo

No, you mustn't do that

I want to be with you too

But we both have our jobs

We must regard them as our missions in life

Everyone must do their duty

There's no room

for private feelings

You must do it to the best of your ability

Sometimes work is tedious

But the harder it is,

the better you feel

When you've done it as best you can

Try even harder

Give up this selfishness

Don't worry about me

Your position is one of great responsibility

The parents of those boys

have chosen you

to be their teacher

Your every act is an example

Your responsibility is enormous

I couldn't fulfill my responsibility

You must carry the burden for me

We can occassionally meet like this

It's enough

That's good enough like this, right?

We're both doing our utmost

That's enough, isn't it?

I hope you understand

Do the best you can

What's a pity

I wish we had more time to fish

We should have gone fishing yesterday evening

Time flies

As soon as we meet we have to part

It was a long wait for this meeting

But we had a night to walk

I totally enjoyed it

Don't' miss your train, now

Don't worry

We'll meet again

Yes

Wouldn't be long

Look after yourself. Don't get sick

Think of your country

Take care

Father

What?

Some pocket money

Pocket money?

For me?

It's not much but please take it

I wasn't sure, it's such a small sum

I'm honoured to accept it

Then please do

Thank you very much

I'll put it at the altar of your late mother

Thank you

I'm really sorry about last night

I was being selfish

I was too abrupt but I'm glad you understand

Please do your best, son

There is no time for idleness now

I'm still capable, so I'll work hard too

Let's both try hard

Yes, let's both try hard

Don't forget anything

The nightingales are singing

Some guests for you, sir

Mr. Kurokawa? To see me?

Send them in

It's been a long time, sir

I'm Kurokawa,

I was your student

And I'm Uchida

I'm pleased to see you, take a seat

You're looking well, sir

Thanks, you too. Please sir

Please sir

It's been quite a while

I ran into Mr. Hirata yesterday

He told me about you, sir

Oh, really?

He told us all about you, sir

Did he?

About the chess too

He was my old chess companion

And I enjoy his company here again

Are you good at it, sir?

No, far from it

There are a number of our old schoolmates

here in Tokyo

And we're planning a party in your honour

We can talk about the old days

We'd be honoured if you'd attend

That's very kind of you

What day...?

Mr. Hirata's always available

Me too. I'll be glad to come

Really?

The sooner the better

How about this Saturday or next Wednesday?

Which day do you prefer, sir?

Well, can you make it Wednesday?

My son's coming on Saturday

Your son? I heard he's in Akita

Is that Ryohei? He must be all grown up by now

How old is he?

He's 25

Welcome

I'm back

Master Ryohei is here

Really?

Welcome home

When did you arrive?

About an hour ago

You're earlier than I expected

The priest...?

He offered to let me stay

Why didn't you stay?

I wanted to come straight home

I see. How is he?

Good, like yourself

And your conscription results?

Grade A

You passed? Good

Congratulations

Well done

Report it to your mother

I'm so relieved

You were somewhat sick as a child

I'm glad you overcame it

How many days off?

10 days

That's long enough for us to enjoy ourselves

You look younger than before

I do?

You still look very fine

My bald patch?

You remember?

That time...

That was the year you were preparing for primary school

Yes

Please prepare for the meals, can you?

Yes sir

Mr. Hirata, do you still remember?

I was punished by you in primary three

because I was naughty in the class

Yes

Get him my kimono

You remember how you punished

Iwamoto and me for fighting?

I'm afraid I don't

You were awfully strict

You made us to stand outside the staff room,

then forgot to dismiss us

Did I? I'm awfully sorry

Sir, you used to scold me too

Because you were always dozing off in class

Yes, he was always dozing off

He still does at the office

He'll never change

Please let me have a word

We're very pleased that both of you

could spare your valuable time

We greatly appreciate it

More than 10 years has passed since our graduation

And we're very much

enjoying this reunion

It's a pleasure for us

We'd like to take this opportunity

to ask for your further guidance

Please eat, drink

and be merry

Let us enjoy ourselves, like in the old days

Let me say something

Two more fellows were expected this evening

But Sasaki's in Kobe on business

He sent the following telegraph

Pleased to hear you're both in good health

Nakanishi called to announce

the birth of his baby earlier tonight

It's a boy!

He said he'd be late because he's busy

Wonderful news!

It was very kind of you to prepare

this wonderful reunion

We're happy to see you all as healthy

and active as ever

Years ago you dubbed me ''badger''

But the badger is old now

Now I prefer to ask you for your help and guidance

I sincerely hope that all of you

will be successful in your chosen fields

I express my heartfelt gratitude

Mr. Horikawa said everything I wanted to say

Not only the badger

I, ''Chicken'', also seek your help

I'm sincerely pleased to meet you again

I didn't expect to see you in Tokyo

Another drink, sir?

Good to see you. You're married?

Yes

Most of us are, eh?

Oh, really

Married men, raise your hands

Just you and I are single

It appears so

And those with children?

Very good

With 2 children?

Anyone with 3?

Well, nobody with 3

What about me!

I have 4

Amazing isn't it, Horikawa?

Time flies!

Most of them have children already

I'm surprised, myself

One more, sir?

No thank you, I've had enough

Events are unpredictable

It's been over 10 years since you quitted teaching.

And now, this reunion...

Quite so

Do you still offer flowers to Yoshida's grave?

The boy who died on our excursion

It's nothing to be boastful of

I just feel sorry for him

But such an offering is not easy

I still picture you all as students

Strange, isn't it?

When I resigned my position

You held a party for me

I remember it

I often recall that night

The primroses were in full bloom

I was deeply moved by the poem you recited

Does he recite poetry?

Yes, he's very good at all

We'd like to hear it

If you insist

Welcome

Sorry to be so late

Welcome back

You're still up, then?

Yes, how was the party?

I thoroughly enjoyed it

Great

My old pupils have become good men

I'm grateful

They still remember me

Even though I wasn't a good teacher

They were extremely kind

And I enjoyed myself very much

Were there many coming?

They asked all about you

I was so happy

Yes?

You must work as hard as they do

We should all do our best

What do you think of Hirata's daughter?

What?

I wonder if you'll marry her

I'm still too young

I like that Fumiko, too

Hirata also wants to see you both get married

Don't be so shy

Or is there someone else?

No

You're the right age to marry

And it's inconvenient to stay single

Will you marry her?

Yes. Please arrange it

You'll leave it all to me

She'll make a good wife

She's the type I've been looking for

Now I feel relieved

And very drunk

Get me some water

Oh, I feel wonderful

Any plans for today?

I'm going to buy a book

A book? Again?

I need a chemistry textbook

I found one but too worn out

I saw a good one the other day

So I think I'll buy it

You should visit the museum too

There are many wonderful works there

Really?

Only 10 cents

Now, there's an exhibition of traditional paintings

Really?

Go see them. Their beauty is profound

You'll appreciate them

Let's go for a look

I'll bring Hirata over tonight,

all right?

Master Ryohei!

Your father...

What's wrong?

What happened?

I feel a little pain, here

Will you be alright?

Yes, don't worry

Father, are you okay?

That's alright

Why don't you stay home today?

No

I never take days off

Father!

Call the doctor!

Oh, father!

Help me with my coat

I feel dizzy

Father! Oh, Father!

Father! Father!

Do you hear me?

Mr. Hirata came

I'm glad you could come

Mr. Horikawa. Pull yourself together!

Thank you...

Fumiko, look after my boy

Please

Oh, father

It feels so good

I feel sleepy, very sleepy

Father

Do your best

It's nothing to be sad about

I did what I could

I'm very sorry, but he's gone

Ryohei, don't cry

He went in peace

It's a blessing

and he'd done his best

He was a magnificent man

You were lucky to have him as a father

Don't cry

Do you think my brother is asleep?

He'll be lonely

Your father will also miss you

If they don't mind,

I'd like them to live with us

They'd be happy then

I think so, too

I always wanted to live with him

Unfortunately he died before we could live together

But at least we had a week together

That's a wonderful week

He was such a good father