Original subtitles

Toei presents

A Fuji TV, Kansai TV, Kodansha & Kenon production

Winter 1999

" Country Pages Column "

" Our Town, '99 "

"My Farewell Column by Kaoru Kitajima "

"Miracle in the town of Horobinai "

Hard at it, as always.

It's only the cultural pages.

I wish we could do news again.

Ishiyama!

Where's the goddamn photographs?

You don't justify your expenses!

You're getting fat, kid.

Lack of stress from you.

Your column seems popular.

Still not arrived?

Not yet.

What? A Xmas present?

Sort of, yeah.

What is it? C'mon, tell me.

We've got one hour to the deadline!

The story of the Xmas present began...

during last summer's sweltering heat.

In that small town.

Summer had begun.

Come back!

A clever, serial criminal escaped to Hokkaido.

Come back!

At the time I was determined...

...to track down a prize-winning scoop.

He got away!

"Love... "

After an exhaustive search, I ended up,

at a town which enjoyed a small measure of fame 10 years ago.

"For second time love "

Summer 1989

"Welcome to Horobinai "

What's that? A balloon?

During the bubble economy,

the entire area was thrilled to have the new amusement park,

Canada Village.

Everyone was convinced...

that life would be splendid and the town would prosper.

Unfortunately, that was...

It was a big...

Extremely big...

Colossal...

Gigantic...

mistake on their part.

Summer 1999

The town was as chilled as the soul of...

this young schoolgirl.

This boy, too.

A difficult summer.

Well, at least until he came to town.

Hey, Raku. Skipping class again?

Hand over some cash or we'll tell on you.

I've got no money.

Liar. Yes, you do.

Great town, ain't it?

Despite looking like a boring dump,

there are the threateners and the threatened.

Right, old fella?

Who are you?

Your technique sucks.

I knew he had money.

Is that all? You must have more.

Listen guys, any chance of a small loan?

You know who we are?

We'll trash you!

Question time. Who's gonna trash who?

One, me. I lost my wallet and l'm out of gas.

Two, you. If you don't cough up some bucks.

So what's it to be?

( Great Teacher Onizuka )

I'd be better off dead.

You're slower than the cows.

Why's he going to school?

How should I know?

Get your asses into gear, boys, I'm already late.

Late for what?

Some busybody head teacher.

We've got one.

She's an old maid, a screamer.

What on earth do you think you're doing?

A noisy old maid, is she?

He apple-polishes the vice principal.

You'll accomplish nothing!

Our physics teacher just doesn't get it.

I'm always here to help you.

The music teacher is indifferent.

You want to die?

The gym teacher dumped her just recently.

Stop! Reconsider!

The principal is just stupid.

Calm down, dear.

A motley crew. Any good-looking babes at school?

I used to teach a teen idol back in Tokyo.

There is one, but she...

Miss Katsuragi!

Katsuragi, no!

Yet another problem?

Hurry it up! Lives are at stake!

If my memory serves me, so were you.

Since you started before her, you'd best go first.

Calm down! Get a grip, girl.

What will it prove?

Listen Teach, what's the point in living?

I don't see you adults enjoying life.

No way, kid. I enjoy being on the planet.

Listen, do me a favor. Let him jump first, will ya?

- Who are you? - Shut up, you old hag!

The substitute...?

Now a real man would go first, ain't that right?

Away you go!

What's wrong? Soared?

Think what'll happen if you don't.

Those guys will bully you forever. Can you take that?

This is absurd.

We saved her!

What's it to be?

Stupid brat! You almost killed us both.

My head!

Look what you've done!

Are you all right, Mr. Onizuka?

He's a teacher?

The one and only!

Encouraging students to kill themselves!

Totally unacceptable!

This must never happen again, is that clear?

Indisputably!

Yeah.

What?

You break her heart and you'll pay for it.

Calm down.

Mr. Onizuka, you will be homeroom teacher for class 2C.

The attempted suicide, Ayano Katsuragi, is in your class.

Good luck.

One thing...

Where's the Madonna?

Every school has one. A beautiful young woman teacher.

Mr. Onizuka!

Mr. Onizuka.

I beg your indulgence.

Leave it to me.

He's a monster.

He ain't human.

Probably raised by gorillas.

Why did they hire him?

I hope we'll be safe.

Hey, Katsuragi.

Can you just give it a rest for a while?

Asses on seats, now!

I didn't do anything.

Little jerk.

I'll take her to the school clinic. Class is canceled.

You can all goof off.

Same old script.

She's done it again.

I hate her.

Is the nurse here?

I expected a beautiful, busty nurse in the clinic.

She's a bit young, but she'll have to do.

Tomato juice doesn't wash off. It leaves a bad stain.

No friends?

So stirring up trouble is your bag.

You're the only one who understands how I feel.

Bit sudden, ain't it?

Help! Someone help!

Help, rape!

What happened?

Mr. Kudo...

Are you okay?

You stay here.

Who's there?

You pervert!

What in hell is this?

Sorry about that.

Something like that could ruin my career.

Get my point?

You know I've lost my wallet.

A barbecue in Hokkaido. Life is grand!

Eat your fill.

Hokkaido people are different. I feel close to you already.

Exactly. You're just like family.

Really?

It'll be nice to have a real man around for a change.

Raku is a tough kid.

Then how come he has no friends?

Not in front of my teacher.

Who does he take after? This one's afraid to talk.

Not in front of his teacher.

I can help you study. Any problems, you some to me.

It'll be good him staying here.

Exactly. I may never leave.

- You're very welcome. - You've won me.

Do you think Ayano really wanted to die?

What should I do, Patricia?

Silent type, ain't she?

Great tits, though.

Where did you get that?

Can I borrow it?

Do what you like.

I can't believe that weirdo is a teacher.

This one, too?

Do as you like!

What a fine lad.

He's totally off.

Can I read this?

Suit yourself!

" To Ayano Katsuragi "

That's private!

You like suicides?

Give it back!

It's very private.

No future there.

Based on my experiences...

I'd say she's had a tough life.

Her parents deep in debt, a messy divorce.

On the run from creditors.

Way off. Her dad is chairman of the school trustees.

Is that right?

He owns a big store and the local dairy.

He started the Canadian Village.

In all its glory.

It's a bad match. I can never say I love her.

Are you completely stupid? That's no reason!

The kid's got no guts.

I better fix things, right Patricia?

Ran out of gas.

What a godforsaken burg!

What a godforsaken town.

The police report said he was headed this way.

Trust me on this!

Believe me, this is for real.

Yes, yes. Okay, I will.

Calls himself an editor? Pig-headed!

He'll change his tune when l run down this scoop.

Yeah, sure.

Like I said, you leave everything to me.

I told you. Butt out!

You really think we'll find him?

We have to. The man is a dangerous criminal.

And I need this scoop.

I promised Patricia l would.

I'll tell her you gave up.

If you blow this one you're in big trouble.

Don't you worry about me. l have this.

Just do as I say, kid.

It's your fault!

You cut in front of us!

What?

This is mine.

You found my wallet?

What?

Is that yours?

- My lucky day. - Mine too, sweetheart.

Go ahead.

I'd like to know more about you.

Dreams do come true.

You object?

Not at all. Go for it.

No mistake? This is your wallet, right?

Yes, it is.

Aren't you the lucky little wallet? Well found!

We'll be late for school.

I'm a substitute teacher at the local school.

Ishiyama, get the picture!

Hey, Ayano.

Who's he?

Who's that fellow?

That's her father.

Some stupid sub teacher.

Chairman of the trustees?

Onizuka, Tokyo, 26, single. One mission in life.

I teach.

Leave it to me, I'll fix her for you.

I've got something to tell you, it's very important.

Leave it alone!

Mr. Chairman, what an honor!

He's like all the rest.

Who's the simpleton?

He comes highly recommended by a number of people.

On the outside he may appear a trifle unorthodox...

It's more than skin deep.

Perhaps he may have been nervous in your presence, sir.

My mistake, I should have made the selection.

Sending Ayano abroad is a timely move.

Finishing school, isn't it?

Yes, London. She leaves on the weekend.

This weekend?

How sudden...

Not a long-term relationship.

Just the one time. Please.

Cut it out!

I'll sweeten the pot. Look.

Not enough? How's about this?

Stop it!

Shut up!

That's all I got, kiddo.

Are you suggesting schoolgirl prostitution?

Not suggesting, insisting!

You really are pathetic.

Maybe this will make him give up and go away.

So much? You scored!

I don't believe you.

Money is important, too.

How about we do some self-study?

Your classes are a waste of time.

If not, we'll stage a walk out.

At least we'd learn something.

So that's the way it is.

Let's go!

Why not stop them?

If they don't want to study, I don't care.

That's my policy.

So we can go, too.

Not so fast!

We can't leave broken-hearted Raku all alone, can we?

Okay, sure.

Why just us?

Get anything?

There is one sub teacher up from Tokyo.

So he is a teacher.

But the thing is, he only arrived here yesterday.

Very suspicious.

I bet his cover is to disguise himself as a teacher.

That way he waits till things cool down.

He's just the type!

You reckon?

So where's the real teacher?

We'd better watch him closely.

I'm getting scared.

You're a real teacher's pet, aren't you?

You've got a nerve. Come with us.

You're all over Onizuka.

You think he's going to save you?

They're bullying him.

There's something fishy going on.

But they're his students.

You wanna have some fun?

Follow them.

Come on.

Get up.

He's no match.

Fight back, you coward.

Already started, have you?

Wanna make it more fun?

How?

Lay bets on who'll win.

Who's going to win? Place your bets, please.

It's obvious who'll win.

He'll get thrashed.

We don't know that until the fight is over. Right, Ayano?

Well? You wanna join in?

100,000 on Raku.

A hundred thousand!

The rich really are different.

What are you doing this for?

You're supposed to stop fights.

Idiot, it's your chance to impress Ayano.

Show her a beating!

Anyway, you'll fight.

I'm gonna bet on him.

He's too weird.

What are they doing?

He's letting them fight?

Is he crazy?

They're starting.

Whip his ass, Raku.

Predictably boring.

Looks like Raku loses.

Raku, you surrender?

Stop it, now!

You're encouraging bullying.

Are you insane? Make them stop.

Back off, lady.

Are you okay?

That's it. Chusonji is the winner!

You're very good. Applause!

You are a weakling.

But at least you did your best.

What? Was I supposed to lose?

Well done, Raku!

Get real, people!

You used to side with Chusonji.

Now you've switched to Raku? That ain't real friendship.

Is that how you define " friends? " Very damn convenient.

But that ain't true friendship.

C'mon Raku, let's go.

Hey, there's always Patricia.

I'm hungry. Let's go home.

That's what " friendship " is. People betray their friends.

Let me go! I'll rip her knickers off.

Give her a miss. She's no good.

Wait.

Not you again?

Who are you?

First, l'm a teacher.

Give me a piggyback, kid. I hurt my leg.

I bet he really is a teacher.

Don't fall for girls like her. They're too cold-blooded.

I can't help it. I love her.

Yeah! That's the problem.

I wish l could stop.

I'll fix that, kid!

Ain't nothing like Hokkaido potatoes.

Raku showed his manhood to his lady love today.

I bet Ayano is thrilled.

Not that Ayano, is it?

Katsuragi's daughter?

You know her? Good.

Stop it now!

He'll stop buying our milk if he finds out.

He could totally ruin us.

I know that.

Drink this. Drink up and forget your pain.

You've always got Patrioia.

You need a drink.

Beer for you, too?

I don't drink. There's milk in there.

How manly!

Is that so?

Disguised as a teacher?

Exactly.

Are you insane?

I saw it myself.

You're a journalist. Stop playing detective.

But boss!

I pay you to take photos. Where are they?

No one else even suspects it's a story.

Because it's not a story. You wrecked a car for nothing.

Let me follow-up. I'll break this story, I will.

Your transfer.

Transfer?

You're on the Country Pages Column for 1 2 weeks.

I'm being demoted?

It's a transfer. Or you can quit.

You help her to move desks.

You can take Kaoru's beat.

We've got a deadline!

Well, Kaoru...

You'll just have to be patient.

Stop! Hello, old man, feeling good?

Apparently so.

In actual fact, the real criminal was already in town.

The town was also facing a new future.

Pull down the Canadian Village?

The old school, too?

Both have served their purpose.

They're a waste of valuable land.

Tomorrow I plan to tell the entire student body...

...about the future of our town.

What's with you all?

You see what he's doing?

You're missing the point.

Skipping class again?

Definitely. You're not a real teacher.

Only you today?

I'm not like them.

Go on, get lost.

Chusonji, stop being stubborn.

Sure, you took a hit.

Stay in class.

Raku doesn't mind.

It's nobody's fault.

You can stay.

Beautiful friendship.

Unbelievably childish.

It's all a big act.

You all want me to leave, don't you?

So how come no one tried to stop her?

You know what?

I've decided to leave town.

Dad is up to something again.

I can't stay any longer.

I'm going to London.

So this is the last time I'll see you.

Take care of yourself.

Is it true? Are you really leaving?

It's best for everyone.

Miss.

Will you not take a last ride in my balloon?

Just this one last time.

This Hokkaido corn is delicious!

You certainly seem taken with it.

I'm far more taken with your stunning beauty.

I'm flattered. You want a beer?

Raku, go eat.

Listen, Raku.

What's wrong?

You told her you love her, but you blew it, right?

I'll fix things.

The thing is...

That's your big problem, you're too mealy-mouthed.

Spit it out.

She's going away to London.

She's leaving this weekend.

That's three days away.

So it's too late.

Don't be stupid.

The only way to fix constipation is to eat lots of roughage.

Corn will push it out. Where's my beer?

Wanna bite?

Here it is!

You took your time.

You won't get drunk again, will you, dear?

Did you wash your hands?

She's going to London.

What should I do, Patricia?

She must be really hurt.

Ain't you got any friends?

You and Ayano don't have a pal between you.

She used to have a best friend.

Right up to the end of last year.

Is that so?

She was far happier.

Really?

But she moved away last year.

Her parents lost their jobs when the park closed.

The day we moved school buildings.

Since then, she's really changed.

You weren't even listening!

There's nothing more boring than someone else's sob story.

She leaves in two days. You promised to do something.

Wait! Stop!

Good lookin' dame.

Hi, kiddo.

D'you mind?

My pleasure.

Look, the thing is, I'd like to interview you.

She wants to know more!

A journalist?

Even in Hokkaido, l'm popular.

Can we go do it in private?

I'm here to give you what you want.

You heard.

Let's go.

What about classes?

Sure, once I've satisfied the lady.

What's with him?

When you come back, you'll see great changes.

So take a good look.

This will make big money.

It will wipe out all the debt left by the bubble economy.

Mr. Katsuragi.

Good afternoon to you.

Hello, Ichikawa. How is the farm going?

Good, thanks to you.

Where are you going?

I'll take a last look around.

Really?

Don't be late for school.

See you.

Whatever you want, kiddo, l'm your man.

Stop pretending. No one else is here, just us two.

I won't tell the police. l promise.

I have to get this scoop.

I want your memoirs. I'll pay generously.

What are you talking about?

Stop playing innocent.

I found your wallet at the scene of the crime.

You have no choice but to confess.

I ain't confessing nothing.

If you don't confess, I'll never get my old job back.

I'm no criminal.

I'll be stuck on the society pages.

Onizuka?

I'll do anything for a scoop.

Let me in on your secret.

Would you like to try it?

You mean this?

Yes.

The condom.

No way. Don't cheapen yourself.

Is that really your price?

You belong on the society pages.

I'll tell you my secret.

It's for the second time with a very special girl...

What's wrong?

What? Come back!

Perfect timing.

Some weird babe is chasing me for my body.

Which button is it?

Come back down!

I ain't no serial criminal.

You won't get away!

A good-looking babe like that, I near went and confessed.

What are you doing here?

That's my line.

Is that so?

What's he doing here?

Police headquarters are advising of the distinct possibility,

that a serial criminal is hiding in our town.

Police negligence.

I fully agree.

High as a kite! Look, Ayano.

Scared of heights?

Not particularly.

I hear you're going to London.

I wish l was rich.

Look, everyone's watching us.

How come she gets a ride?

So after London, where will you run away to next?

Leave me alone!

It's no fun being here in the first place.

What on earth?

What's he up to?

I'd like to tell you all about the future...

of our beloved town.

In this era of rapid change, our town also needs to be reborn.

So it's no fun, eh? Poor you.

What are you doing?

He's insane.

I knew he'd do it.

As a first step I will demolish the old school building.

In it's place we will build...

a modern waste disposal site, complete with incinerator.

Waste disposal site?

This new business will surely bring prosperity to the town.

What on earth is he thinking?

Don't tell me this ain't fun?

If you're tied down by rope, you'll never have fun.

It's up to you to cut the rope.

A great way to get hurt.

Ain't you the sourpuss!

It's coming down.

Can't you see that we're falling?

A bright, new future awaits us all...

Starting here and spreading all over Hokkaido...

Please allow me to introduce myself.

You're too much!

Coming through.

Ayano!

Mr. Onizuka!

What's the meaning of this?

You ruined the assembly.

How are you guys? That was fun up there.

You disrespectful wretch!

I'll see you pay for this!

Come on.

This is what happens when you start cutting ropes.

So leave me alone.

Running away again?

You want friends, right?

Well, Ayano?

- Stop it. - Enough.

Leave her alone, Onizuka. She has enough problems.

Wait!

You're stubborn, aren't you?

Who are you really?

Like I said, I'm a teacher.

You made your students fight and then bet on it.

You cut the rope and made the balloon crash.

You're no teacher.

You do prattle on, don't you?

I'll do what I have to do, you go get your scoop.

You got that?

You just wait! One day I'll unmask you!

Onizuka. Hey, Onizuka!

Seiji?

Don't touch me!

Don't say that. It's been ages.

I never thought you'd end up a teacher.

It wasn't so long ago we rode bikes together.

Look, you're in big trouble and it's me who's paying.

Sorry 'bout that.

Now what? Got anywhere to run to?

At this point, I don't care if they do catch me.

But I wish it weren't some half-assed, shabby burg like this.

Totally uncool.

You jerk.

When I get caught, I want maximum publicity.

Go out in a blaze of notoriety!

In your dreams.

Not at all?

What's that all about?

The boy's in love.

With a cow?

What should I do, Patricia?

"Much Ado in East Hokkaido My Town '99 "

"Debut Column by Kaoru Kitajima "

You've got work. Head down, ass up.

Inspector!

" Serial Offender Special Investigation Unit "

Inspector...

Very welcome, sir.

I thought it's time we stepped in.

Forgive our ineptitude.

So you have a lead on this serial criminal?

Yes, we've investigated all recent arrivals in town.

There's one suspicious character.

Well, who is he?

To all intents and purposes, he's a school teacher.

A teacher?

You'll enjoy the finishing school.

Believe me, this is best. You'll soon make new friends.

Father...

I will.

"Much Ado in East Hokkaido "

"My Town '99 "

"Debut Column by Kaoru Kitajima "

" In the small town of Horobinai... "

Don't scare me.

Don't do anything rash, you'll get fired.

But maybe your intuition was right after all.

What do you mean?

A cop l know says the criminal was once in a biker gang.

Lots of guys were.

And besides,

that substitute teacher was in the very same gang.

Don't worry, I'll crack this case.

They want the story now that the cops are on to it.

You'll lose your job if you blow it again.

You want a transfer?

Do it right. I want pictures, too.

Stop writing that crap.

Heads down, asses up.

You will apologize, won't you?

If not, the chairman will make sure you're punished.

If you wouldn't mind.

He'll be back after he farewells Ayano.

She's decided to leave early.

She's so spoiled.

She decided?

Mr. Onizuka!

Where's he going?

I wonder...

You reckon they'll fire Onizuka?

Talking in exams is cheating!

Ayano's dad is furious at Onizuka.

Talking in exams is cheating!

Course they'll fire him.

Raku.

Ayano is leaving.

Mr. Onizuka, we're having an exam.

You'll just let her go?

This is an examination!

Will you shut up!

Where are you going? Stop!

What's going on, boy?

You should be in class.

Quick, stop him!

I have something important to do.

More important than an exam?

Education is foremost.

I must see Ayano.

I want to apologize to her.

Apologize for what?

Something last year.

Last year?

What happened?

Her father is taking a job out of town.

So today is her last day with us.

Yes, I'm leaving town today.

I had a good time with you all. Thank you.

Miss Katsuragi, the flowers, please.

Listen, Ayano.

Your father drove us out.

This is all your family's fault.

Nobody here really likes you.

We want to apologize for what we did last year.

It's our fault for ostracizing her like that.

No need for that.

She's already left. Don't add to her problems.

Besides, when did I ask anyone to be Ayano's friend?

You always follow others. You never think for yourselves.

It's as if you're asleep.

Not one of you is worthy of Ayano.

You're just trash.

You have an exam.

Back to class.

You stupid boy.

I'll have you expelled.

You're the one who doesn't get it, Mr. Chairman.

Mr. Onizuka!

I demand you apologize.

Don't you ever call my students trash.

The only trash here is you.

What was Ayano to you?

The boss's daughter?

You pick your friends based on their parents?

If that's the case, that's not friendship.

No answer? That proves my point.

- C'mon, Raku. - Too late.

The train has gone.

Leave it to me, Raku. You go wait there.

Chairman...

What a mess.

He'll get away.

Are you crazy?

Ayano. It's too soon to run away.

Leave me alone.

Be honest with yourself.

Let me go.

We've been hijacked!

Scratch that, a man's kidnapped a girl!

Hey!

What on earth is this?

A kidnapping.

Now you will be a real criminal.

So what?

Leaving it like this is the real crime.

He suddenly ran off?

Very suspicious.

Can anyone verify he's the real Onizuka?

Well, yes, we think...

But can you prove it?

We haven't actually seen any of his records.

No one checked to see if he was genuine.

That means...

He's bogus?

A girl's been kidnapped off the train.

All units into action. Get him!

What's this about?

It's not your concern.

What on earth is he thinking?

Welcome back, sir.

I've ordered road blocks. Leave it to us.

Don't fail. This kidnapper could well be our serial criminal.

I don't care where you go.

So leave me alone.

But you'll never make friends like this.

What is it about you and this guy?

Isn't it obvious? This is my big scoop!

But didn't you just tell him,

now he'll be a " real criminal? "

You never did, did you?

I could sense he was a criminal.

I must tell the chairman.

Onizuka kidnapped Ayano?

Must be a mistake.

You'll never understand me.

It was never any fun living here.

They make a fuss over me but they were never real friends.

That don't work on me.

Suspect heading for Horobinai, we're in hot pursuit!

The problem isn't this town and it isn't your father.

You're the problem.

You don't get it.

But I do.

Everyone treats me with kid gloves.

I was always alone, even when l was with them.

A tiny problem.

I've had years of it.

Ten years...

Since that first balloon ride.

Okay boys, let's go.

I'll start with the clock tower.

Stop!

You stupid brat!

Please don't demolish it.

Grow up, stupid kid.

After that they all hated me.

You really think I can trust them now?

So what?

You built a wall around you.

I have to!

It's time to jump over that wall.

See. Everyone's waiting for you.

Without saying goodbye?

We've been waiting.

We all have.

We want to apologize for what happened last year.

Ayano.

We ran out on the exam.

We'll probably get expelled.

So what's it to be?

Thank you.

Guess who's here. Time to start class.

C'mon, the oops are coming.

I'm your new teacher, Eikichi Onizuka.

Where's the driver?

Inside. About 30 students with him.

30 hostages?

Inspector.

I'm taking control.

For today's lesson,

Raku's got something to give to Ayano.

Blow her socks off, Raku.

What's wrong?

I dropped it.

Where?

Somewhere outside.

This is exciting.

We have the entire building surrounded!

Release all the hostages and surrender now.

Your last chance!

Quiet! We're studying.

That's him!

Raku...I'll go get it.

Don't be crazy.

You can count on me.

One thing Raku, do what you gotta do.

Do not harm the children.

Release the hostages.

Surrender tamely.

Is my daughter unharmed?

Onizuka kidnapped her.

And 30 other students.

Calls himself a teacher!

- Shame! - I can't forgive him.

They say he's a teacher.

A serial criminal, too.

Hold fire! Think of the hostages!

Your demands?

Gimme that.

Raku, I've got it.

Did you tell her?

Don't miss your chance. Tell Ayano how you feel.

If you don't, I'll read out your letter!

Who's she?

What are you waiting for? Arrest him!

Only kids inside.

Okay, take him.

Wait!

He's no criminal, he's no kidnapper!

He's a genuine school teacher.

Did you tell her?

Arrest him.

I'd like to...

Katsuragi!

I love you.

Don't go away.

I'll never...

...never leave you alone.

You will stay, won't you?

She will not!

Raku, that was great.

Did he incite you to this?

Is this your idea of a teacher?

I don't know...

...but there's one thing I am sure of.

That man is...

...a true friend.

Father.

With so many friends here, I don't need to go to London.

Ayano...

I said I'd fix things for you.

Not yet. You're still under investigation.

Hey coppers! Your thief is over here!

He's not the serial robber! That's me, l am!

You want a list of what I stole?

Way to go, Seiji.

Arrest that man!

Well done, Onizuka! Now l'm a big star!

Some star.

We've got him!

Catch 'ya later!

Principal.

I think it's about time we got this clock tower fixed.

Right away, sir.

We're happy to.

Did you know this would happen?

When you recruited him?

Not an inkling.

Mr. Onizuka.

What's our next class?

More gambling?

Or pro-wrestling?

That was a great throw!

Don't push your luck. Back to class.

What a dud that robber turned out to be.

Listen, Ishiyama.

For me, this is real front page material.

May I?

What for? Come on...

I'll be blowed.

Mr. Onizuka!

Three weeks later, at the end of the term,

he left town for good.

Still after that scoop?

No, but l found a great story for my column.

I'm good at what I do.

Good luck.

I've got something for you.

This.

Want to test it out?

Save it for her.

See you.

I stuck a pin in it.

You're kidding?

Let's go.

It's got a hole in it!

After that...

I kept writing my column about those events and the people.

Winter 1999

Of how one man wrought a succession of little miracles.

The teacher in question,

Mr. Eikichi Onizuka,

even now, is probably whipping up,

yet another batch of little miracles...

in some other far away town.

" The End "

Presses are rolling!

Kitajima!

"Waste Disposal Facility Canceled "

A great Christmas present.

All thanks to your column.

You've been transferred again.

Transferred?

The news desk. If you don't like it, quit.

Excuse us.

Your desk's there.

Ishiyama, help her move.

"Human Issues Editor "

No more holidays.

Wah wah, the bitch is back!

Here you are, Chief.

30 minutes to deadline!

Ishiyama! Your pictures suck.

Okay people, heads down asses up!

Want a transfer?

Never!

Whatever you want, I'm your man.

Don't cheapen yourself.

Don't you ever call my students trash.

You're persistent, aren't you?

I know what you want.

Let me tell you a secret.

What you need more than anything is a friend.

I'm a teacher, with a mission.

Starring Takashi Sorimachi

with Norika Fujiwara

Rena Tanaka

Hideyuki Kasahara

Masahiko Nishimura

Isao Natsuyagi

Producers: Akifumi Takuma Yauo Namitome

Toshio Kobayashi Hirotsugu Usui

Screenplay by Mitsuru Tanabe & Takashi Hasegawa

Music by Takayuki Hattori

Photography by Takeshi Hamada

Lighting director Koichi Watanabe

Produotion Design by Katsumi Nakazawa

Sound Recording by Osamu Onodera

Edited by Takuya Taguchi

I won't be manipulated by lies and empty words

I'll never turn away from what is in my heart

Even in this world where we can never say what's in our hearts

I will never hide my dreams and I'll live my own life

Even in this world where we can never really live our slightest dreams

I will keep on going, I will keep on doing my thing

Yeah, I want to stand beside you And I want to live free

And together we will never be afraid again

Even in this world where we can never say what's in our hearts

I will never hide my dreams and I'll live my own life

But sometimes a man's got to turn anound and face his fears

And sometimes a man's got to take a stand and fight

Yeah, sometimes a man's got to take a stand and fight

Don't get carried away.

You're so great!

Directed by Masayuki Suzuki

English subtitles by Stuart J. Walton