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THE BLUE DANUBE

TSUYUKI

ITABASHI SIMMERED FOOD DELI

Good morning.

Morning.

Fried tofu today.

Good morning, Fujima.

Good morning, Tsuyuki.

TSUHIRAMACHI BASE NO. 1

RECEPTION

Ichiro Tsuyuki.

Yes.

Sadao Fujima.

Yes.

Good morning, everyone.

I am Natsume, the Mayor.

Threat from the other side of the river

is closing in on us as usual today.

I forget what kind of threat it is

but the threat is growing bigger every day.

Just do your very best, everyone.

TO TATSUKAWA RIVER

Good morning.

Please begin operations.

How's your section of the river?

Same as usual.

Things are intense upstream.

Where your son is?

Yes.

My son is a brilliant soldier.

I want to do great upstream and be promoted.

Be motivated, then.

If I'm promoted and get a raise, will I be able to marry?

If you get motivated.

You can't see your son often if he's stationed upstream.

Still, it's better than being idle downstream like you people.

Even if the other side of the river attacks, my son will keep us safe.

I see.

So you two get motivated, too.

End operations. Good work.

Ichiro Tsuyuki.

Yes.

Sadao Fujima.

Yes.

Job well done.

Yeah.

The Mayor's son stole our food again.

I see.

See you tomorrow.

See you tomorrow.

You run too slow.

By the way, an amazing unit is coming to this town.

An amazing unit?

What's so amazing about it?

Something's amazing, I guess.

What is?

Something is.

What is?

Something is.

What is?

Something.

What?

Something.

What?

Something.

I see.

That sounds amazing.

Yeah, it's amazing.

I know everything.

YAMAMORI SOAP

Excuse me, is this the way into the base?

Excuse me, is this the way into the base?

Excuse me, is this the way into the base?

Yes.

But only soldiers can enter.

Excuse me, I start work here today.

Excuse me, I'm Nishina. I start work here today.

Are you a soldier?

No, I'm not.

Thought so.

Only soldiers can enter.

Excuse me, I'm an engineer.

"Engernerr"?

No, an engineer.

"Engernerr"?

What's an "engernerr"?

Engineer.

Is that a soldier?

No, it's not.

Only soldiers can enter.

Excuse me, but I'm supposed to start work here from today.

We haven't been told.

As the threat from the other side of the river

continues to close in on us as of late,

we were informed the other day that a new weapon will be implemented.

I forget what kind of weapon it is,

but a new unit will be stationed along with it.

I forget what kind of unit it is,

but you all don't forget to make preparations.

How's your section?

Same as usual. How's your son?

He's been transferred further upstream.

Further upstream means he'll be promoted soon?

I'm sure he will be.

I envy him.

Be motivated and don't stay downstream for too long.

Only soldiers can enter.

Engineer.

So what's an "engernerr"?

Ichiro Tsuyuki.

Yes.

Sadao Fujima.

Yes.

Excuse me.

I'm Nishina. I start work here today.

Are you a soldier?

No, I'm not.

Thought so. Only soldiers can enter.

Excuse me, but I'm supposed to start work here from today.

We haven't been told.

Job well done.

Yeah.

What's going on?

Simmered food thief.

How terrible.

What's your name?

Sugimoto, sir.

Sugimoto, capture the thief.

Are you my son?

Thought so.

Did you catch the thief?

Could my son become a police officer?

I knew it.

Handle the thief.

Let us go home, then.

Good morning. What's this place?

It's where we fix up and change into uniform.

Are you yesterday's thief?

I'm yesterday's thief.

Have I been conscripted from today?

I am Natsume, the Mayor.

This is my son...

Uh...

Heiichi.

Oh, right.

My son did something splendid

and caught a thief yesterday.

I've made him a police officer as a reward.

Do as my son says starting today

and protect the safety of this town and base.

Good morning.

Please begin operations.

Um...

Yes?

Who are we shooting at?

The other side of the river...

Who?

I don't know.

Just shoot where you're told and you'll be fine.

Really?

About 50 shots in the morning,

and 80 or so in the afternoon and you'll be fine.

What will be fine?

You won't be scolded if you shoot that much.

Will I be scolded if I don't shoot?

You'll be scolded.

Is it unpleasant to be scolded?

Then should I just shoot?

You should just shoot.

Oh? Where's the other one?

Fujima was shot.

Oh! Is he dead?

No. He got shot in the arm.

Oh!

Then he's a "wapperi"?

He won't be promoted anymore.

But my son has never been wounded.

I wonder what he's like?

My son?

- He's a splendid-- - No.

I meant the guy who shot Fujima.

Some guy in Tawaramachi?

Don't say the name of that town out loud.

It's bad luck.

Oh, sorry.

I wonder what the people on the other side are like?

I've heard the people on the other side are barbaric.

That's why my son is fighting.

So you two get motivated, too.

Oh, Tsuyuki.

Yes?

Were you in a band in the past?

What?

A band.

Can you play an instrument?

Yes.

You've been transferred into the marching band starting tomorrow.

What?

You don't want to be in the band?

I didn't mean that.

What will I do in the band?

You'll probably walk around playing music in the morning.

Is that all?

I don't know.

Just go to the band's barracks tomorrow, will you?

Job well done.

What?

What, did you change your wife?

Yes, because she can't get pregnant.

Then it's inevitable.

If you can't get pregnant, then it's inevitable that he divorces you.

What?

What's your name?

Sugimoto, sir.

Why don't you take her as your wife?

What?

I don't blame you.

Oh, you're the thief from the other day.

I'm the thief from the other day. Am I a soldier now?

You were a thief, now you're a soldier.

Heiichi became a policeman, didn't he?

Even though he's a thief, too.

I know everything.

Do you want simmered food?

Simmered food?

Maybe not today?

It's good.

Is it good?

You stole and ate some before.

See you tomorrow?

Did you hear that?

Hear what?

That sound.

What sound?

No, I don't. Do you hear a sound?

I did.

Maybe your hearing's damaged from gunshots?

You think so?

I think so maybe?

See you tomorrow, then?

See you tomorrow.

Um...

Hmm?

Where is the band's barracks?

The band?

What band?

For music.

Oh, music.

And?

Where is the barracks?

Why are you asking me?

I thought you'd know.

Of course I know. I'm the receptionist.

Where is it, then?

Well...

Where is it?

Well...

You don't know?

No way. I'm the receptionist.

I see. Then where is the barracks?

What barracks?

I said the band.

Do we even have a band?

Excuse me, where is the band?

Don't.

This man has just been flipping wooden plates for 30 years.

Oh.

Then where is the band?

In the back.

In the back?

Where in the back?

The base.

Where is the back of the base?

I'm kind of busy right now.

Oh, sorry.

Did you peek just now?

No.

You were peeking.

Oh, sorry.

What do you mean by sorry?

So you did peek?

No.

What? Which? Did you peek?

Yes, a little.

What, you can't peek even a little.

What, are you a spy from the other side?

No, I'm not.

Oh, hello.

Hello. You were able to enter the base.

Yes, the next day.

What, you know him?

Is he a useless engineer, too?

I don't think so.

What, then?

I don't know.

What, then?

I'm looking for the band.

What do you mean by band?

You mean spies?

A music band.

Oh, music.

I don't know of any band.

What, does music serve a purpose in war?

I don't know.

What?

How's the other side of the river today?

I'm a band member now, so I don't know.

A band member?

As in music?

Yes.

You're attacking the other side with music?

I don't know.

Wouldn't music

make the other side feel better instead?

Why would you do such a thing?

I don't know.

Does listening to music make you feel better?

That's what my son said.

So...

how's the band, then?

I don't know.

You don't know?

I can't get to the band's barracks, so I don't know.

Why?

Nobody can tell me where it is.

Well, it is a band, after all.

Can you get motivated about it?

Excuse me.

Where is the band's barracks?

Did you find the band's barracks?

No, not yet.

Was that troublesome?

Mr. Kawajiri.

Where is the band's barracks?

The band's barracks?

Mayor, where is the band's barracks?

I don't know. I forget.

Does the band even have a barracks?

Was there even a band?

There was a band.

What's your name?

Sugimoto, sir.

Sugimoto, do you know the band?

He doesn't know.

He doesn't know.

I see.

That's not good. Stop that.

Stop that.

I'll arrest you for this.

Why?

Why? Because...

What?

Well...

Interfering with an officer?

Yeah, that.

I know everything.

You liked simmered food as a kid.

Want one?

It's hot!

Too bad, it's good.

How was your day?

I couldn't find the band's barracks and it was troublesome.

I know where the band's barracks is.

You do?

I said I know everything.

You really do know everything.

I do.

Oh, Fujima. Good morning.

Good morning, Tsuyuki.

Is your arm OK?

I lost it, so I can't say it's OK.

Where are you going today?

To the base. I want to be a soldier again.

You do?

It's troublesome without work.

That is troublesome.

What did you hurt?

My right arm.

Your right arm?

I don't see your right arm.

It got hurt.

How did you hurt an arm that isn't there?

I lost it because it got hurt.

Oh, I see.

Can I return to my unit?

I don't know. I'll have to check.

Check what?

The condition of your arm.

Check it, then.

Answer these questions, then.

Where were you hurt?

On the riverbank.

How?

I got shot during battle.

Shot where?

I said my right arm.

Does it hurt?

A little.

Can you walk?

What?

Can you walk?

Yes, I have strong legs.

Can you run?

Yes, my legs are fine.

I hurt my arm, not my legs.

Don't say anything unnecessary and answer concisely.

Oh, yes.

Can you see?

What?

Can you see?

Yes, but why do you ask?

I don't know. But,

the questions I need to ask are written here.

Next.

Can you hear?

Yes, because I can hear your questions...

Answer concisely.

Yes.

Can you speak?

Oh, you can't?

I've been answering questions...

Just say yes or no.

People who can't speak can't say no...

Is it yes or no?

It's yes.

Is your liver healthy?

What?

Concisely.

Your liver?

Yes, it's healthy.

Really?

Huh? Why?

How do you know your liver is healthy?

Does my liver have anything to do with my arm?

I don't know. But,

it's written here.

Will you be able to find the band today?

I will.

The deli guy gave me a map yesterday.

Then you can't go wrong?

ENTRANCE TO MARCHING BAND BARRACKS

What, you again?

What are you doing?

Good morning. What happened...

What are you doing?

This map says this is the band's barracks.

I told you that it's not.

I'm sorry.

Oh.

Is that the band?

MARCHING BAND BARRACKS

Um...

Is this the band?

As you can see. Who are you?

I'm Tsuyuki. I've been transferred into the band..

Oh, you finally made it.

Sorry I'm late. I couldn't find the barracks.

No, you did well to find the barracks on your second day.

What?

It took me a week.

That's pretty quick.

It took me 3 days.

That's pretty quick.

It took me half a day.

Are you bragging?

No, I didn't mean to...

Are you showing off your competence?

No, I didn't mean to...

Shut your mouth now.

Yes.

Don't even say "yes."

It usually takes about 2 or 3 days.

There was one who got discharged before being able to get here.

I see.

Yes.

And I'm the brain of this traditional marching band

and its 27th conductor, Date.

He's the heart of the marching band, Sakamoto.

She's the face of the marching band, Masako Maejima.

And this is the appendix of the band...

What's your name?

What?

It's not "What," is it?

Um...

Is your name "Um"?

No.

No? Is your name "No"?

It's Kosaka. Mitsuko Kosaka.

You don't have to repeat it.

Sorry.

You heard her.

Music is great, isn't it?

Yes.

How did that music thing go?

The marching band? We played music.

I can imagine.

Do you know what purpose music serves in war now?

Not yet.

That's troublesome.

My son is risking his life.

But music is so...

My son saved the lives of 10 soldiers in this town yesterday.

That's splendid. What did he do?

He killed 20 enemies on the other side of the river.

I see.

So 20 minus 10 means we came out ahead by 10 people.

Have you ever been to the other side?

What for?

Of course not.

I'll be killed by horrible people.

What do you mean by horrible people?

Horrible people are...

just horrible.

Have you ever met them?

Of course not. They're horrible.

Anyway,

threat from the other side is closing in, so get motivated.

What kind of threat do you mean?

I don't know.

Why is this town in war?

This town has been in war since before I was born.

So how should I know?

Who started it? When?

I don't know.

Nobody knows those things.

You don't have to know.

All you have to do

is get motivated and fight like my son.

Please don't tell Mr. Date.

Huh? Tell him what?

Don't tell him about our marriage.

Marriage? This is the first I've heard of it. Congratulations.

But he calls me "appendix."

Is that what you are?

No.

Is "appendix" a slur?

Yes, probably.

I thought so. Mr. Date dislikes me.

He won't approve of our marriage.

Why not tell him anyway?

Do you think that's best?

I think that's best.

Answer concisely.

Yes.

- Healthy intestines? - Yes.

- Do you like bright yellow? - Yes.

Do you like sweet bean paste?

Yes.

That's it.

So, can I return to my unit?

Of course you can't.

Why not?

You can't return without an arm.

It's troublesome without work.

Look for another job, then.

Being a soldier is all I know.

Even so, you can't return.

Another squad is fine.

Transmission squad?

You can't return.

Cooking squad?

There's no such thing.

Medical squad?

You're the one who needs that.

Reception, then?

Reception?

What happens to me?

Go home.

But you don't need an arm to...

Get out of here.

Women raise children to become soldiers. That's how they protect this town.

Just give up.

What's your name?

Kawajiri.

Don't you agree, Kawajiri?

Yes.

Fujima.

Why are you here? You've been discharged.

But it's troublesome without work.

Being fired is inevitable if you got wounded.

But it's troublesome.

You can't protect this town without an arm.

Wapperi is of no use here.

Nicely said, Sugimoto.

Kawajiri.

Huh? Where's Sugimoto?

Here.

Oh.

You look similar and have similar names so it's confusing.

Do we?

Strikingly similar.

Mayor.

What is the threat from the other side?

Huh? Threat?

Of course it means attacks from the other side.

But we're already being attacked now?

A bigger attack is coming, probably.

Really?

Yes.

You just keep asking questions. What's your name?

My name? It's Mito?

The thief from the other day.

Thief? Then capture him.

He's a soldier now.

A soldier?

That's splendid. Well done. What's your name?

My name? It's Mito?

You're a splendid soldier, Mito?

Well done.

See you.

Seconds.

Being a cop is great.

Want some too?

Are soldiers never hungry?

You're poor, so being a soldier is good.

Thanks.

This is troubling.

Do you know everything?

Yes, I know everything.

Then what's it like on the other side?

The other side?

I know everything,

but I don't need to know the other side.

I see.

Then do you know what food Heiichi dislikes?

That...

I do know.

What is it?

What do you think?

It's fish sausage?

Yeah, fish sausage.

I know everything.

Fish sausage, huh?

Do you still hear the strange sound?

I see. What is the sound?

Music from the other side.

From the other side?

Do people on the other side play and listen to music, too?

Apparently so.

Does listening to music make you feel better?

Can I listen to music on the other side?

Probably.

Really?

Let's go, then.

FUJIMA

Good morning, everyone.

Good morning.

Do you know about the new unit that arrived recently?

Sakamoto?

Yes.

You sure are the heart of the band.

Maejima?

Yes, I know.

You sure are the face of the band.

Tsuyuki?

Yes, I saw the unit on base the other day.

I saw them, too.

You sure are the appendix.

I haven't asked you yet.

Oh, sorry.

And you?

I saw them.

I heard that just now.

Don't repeat yourself.

Oh, sorry.

I heard that before, too.

Oh...

Oh, what?

Nothing.

Don't speak if it's nothing.

- Yes. - Not even "yes."

Now then, let's not lose out to this new unit

and aim to improve the status of this band through wonderful music.

She started working here today.

This is rather sumptuous.

Because my son got promoted upstream.

He'll be heading further upstream now.

He'll become the most splendid soldier in this town.

Hey, where's the other young one?

I don't know. Haven't seen him today.

Maybe he died.

Hope we don't get more wapperi.

Be motivated like my son.

But I guess being motivated in music won't be of any use.

Hey?

She's not here.

Who isn't here?

My former wife.

You had another wife before?

Yes. She was here yesterday.

Really?

ITABASHI FISH SAUSAGE SHOP

Fish sausage shop?

Yes, we only have fish sausage now.

Any simmered food?

No.

We're a fish sausage shop.

Any other choices?

No.

We only sell fish sausage.

Want one?

We're a fish sausage shop.

Who told you I hate fish sausage?

I don't know.

I don't know anything.

Mito, right?

Fish sausage is bad for you.

I'm a shop owner who knows nothing.

By the way, Tsuyuki, do you like fish sausage?

Do you want that one?

Did you hear a sound?

Sound?

I was just playing music.

Why?

I'm in the band, so I was practising.

That's admirable.

But was there such thing as a band?

Is that fish sausage?

Yes. Want some?

Nice and chewy.

What, you again?

You're in the way. Get out of the way.

Oh, hello.

Hello.

What's that?

This is... a part.

It looks heavy.

It's hard work.

Working in this base is tormenting.

What are you doing?

Is that huge thing of any use?

What happened?

Her son apparently died. Hardly moves at all.

Hardly?

People don't move at all when they're dead.

No, not her dead son. I meant Shiroko.

Oh.

You're right, she hardly moves.

How did he die?

Apparently he was shot upstream.

It's dangerous upstream.

She said it was for the town, better than being a wapperi.

It's not better.

It's not better.

Everyone, Sakamoto and Kosaka are getting married next month.

Will you make children after you get married?

What? Uh, yes.

I don't have children.

I'm not married, to be exact.

I've never even had a girlfriend.

I've never touched a woman before.

Even at this moment, I want to touch a woman so much.

I'm filled with such innocent feelings.

I only had music.

So I don't have children who could take over this marching band.

Making children who could take over this band

means you're making the future of this band.

Congratulations.

Please raise splendid band members.

Uh... yes.

OK?

Yes. It's for the town's benefit.

The town?

What?

Are you dumb? Who cares about this town?

The future of music and this band are all that matters.

Why me?

Right?

Uh, yes.

So I was thinking of coming up with a wedding gift from the band.

It's the thought that counts.

How humble. You sure are the band's heart.

How about you, Kosaka?

It's the thought that counts.

How humble. You sure are the band's face.

Face?

Such a lovely couple.

How about a celebratory performance?

What on earth are you saying?

What?

How can you be so stingy?

You sure are the band's wisdom tooth.

Wisdom tooth? Sorry.

Don't just apologize.

What's your name?

- What? - Is your name "What"?

- No. - Is your name "No"?

- Um... - Just shut your mouth.

- Yes. - Don't even way "yes."

Make children.

Right?

Have you seen a wet man?

A wet man?

A wet man.

I don't know of a wet man.

He hasn't seen a wet man.

What's your name?

Sugimoto, sir.

Sugimoto.

You go to the river.

Good evening.

Oh, Mito. Good evening.

Just took a bath?

No, I swam here.

From the other side of the river?

Yes.

Glad you're OK.

Was the town on the other side horrible?

Not at all.

What was it like?

Tawaramachi was the same.

Same as what?

This town, Tsuhiramachi.

Is that true?

It's true.

Wow.

The people there thought that this town was horrible, too.

I see. Even though that's not true.

Oh, I brought this for you.

What's this?

It's a rice cracker.

It got wet in the river.

A speciality of Tawaramachi.

Is that so.

It's very good.

Please try it.

All right.

Why did you return?

I heard music in Tawaramachi.

Music?

Yes. A band member in Tawaramachi was playing it.

He had doubts about this meaningless war.

Is it meaningless?

Apparently so.

I wanted to tell you that, so I returned.

So I've been doing a meaningless job?

That's disappointing.

By the way, why did you come today?

I'm being pursued, so please put me up for the night.

Sure.

You know what, I heard music when I was crossing the river.

That's probably me and someone from Tawaramachi playing.

Someone from Tawaramachi?

Yes, we played music together.

It was beautiful music.

Thank you.

I'll introduce the new unit that was assigned here recently.

The unit accompanying the new weapon that's been implemented...

Um...

Artillery unit.

Yeah, that.

And this is the commander of the artillery unit...

Um...

Kanemura.

Yeah, that.

And tomorrow, at long last,

we will be using this new weapon.

I forget what kind of weapon it is,

but just do your very best, everyone.

Well then...

What?

What's your name again?

Kanemura.

Yeah, that.

Please obey this commander's orders tomorrow.

Are you alone today?

Not feeling well.

You do look kind of pale.

Not me.

The young woman who started working here recently.

Oh, I see.

I'm motivated.

Really?

I'm fine. It's for the town.

My son came home.

He came home.

Will you eat with him?

What?

Eat with him.

Oh... OK.

Now you won't be lonely.

Oh...

My son won't be lonely, either.

It's inevitable if it's for the town.

We just have to be motivated.

Everyone.

I have some questions.

Sakamoto, what is scheduled tomorrow?

The launching ceremony for the new weapon.

Kosaka, it's a very important event, isn't it?

Yes, it's an opportunity to present what we've practised.

Tsuyuki?

We'll spread the beauty of music.

That's right.

And you?

What?

I have no more questions.

I have nothing to ask you.

What will you do?

Huh? What will you do?

I don't know.

You don't know?

I guess we'll spread the...

Tsuyuki just said that.

Do you have any questions?

Then get back to practising already.

The band is looked down upon because of wisdom teeth like you.

Now then, tomorrow's performance at the ceremony

is a mission of great responsibility.

We must regain dignity and funding for the band.

Ichiro Tsuyuki.

Yes.

By the way, what's your name?

It's Kawajiri.

Do you have children?

Not yet.

If you can't get pregnant, he'll divorce you.

I've never heard you speak at all.

I've never heard her speak, either.

That's troublesome.

Well, good luck.

Fujima. Is something wrong?

We're going to see a doctor.

Your arm hurts?

No, I'm fine. She's not feeling well.

That's too bad. Take care.

Only fish sausage today?

Is there anything else?

No. We only sell fish sausage.

He crossed to the other side.

Did Mito tell you I hate fish sausage?

What a bad guy. I must catch him.

You're still a fish sausage shop?

We're still a fish sausage shop.

What a bad guy. Stop selling fish sausage.

Good morning, Fujima.

Good morning, Tsuyuki.

Still not feeling well?

No, actually, she's pregnant.

Is that so? Congratulations.

Thank you!

Now that we'll have a kid, we've decided to move away.

I think that's for the best.

Are you still in the band, Tsuyuki?

If you can play an instrument, you don't have to be a soldier.

Is that so?

Yeah. You won't get hurt.

Goodbye.

KITAYAMA DINER

Fire!

Give me a hand.

What a day, huh?

Mito, is it easy to get to Tawaramachi?

You'll get wet and you might drown.

Is that so.

I'd hate to drown.

Tawaramachi is probably in shambles right now.

Because of the cannon?

Can something be done about that horrible thing?

Then I'll go do something.

I see.

Be careful.

Yes.

Hey, you can't.

Then I'm off to the base.

Hey, you can't.

Good luck.

Kou Maehara

Written, edited, illustrated, and directed by Akira Ikeda