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Hey! Come on!

Okay!

Hey! You two!

Wow, Akiko, yours are so big!

No, they're small.

How about you?

- I'm just a sheet. - She's just a sheet.

It's so relaxing!

Akagi won't be able to beat me.

- It's past bed time. - Yeah, but I'm not sleepy yet.

That's right. The boys are still fighting.

Hey!

What are you doing?

Hey, let's lay down!

If I let you out of my sight,

you will get hurt.

What should I do?

I feel sorry for you.

I'll slap your ass.

Ouch!

Hey, Takano!

Ouch! Stop it!

What is it?

Don't touch a girl's butt.

You're a pervert.

You're still a baby.

You're too small.

You're like a baby.

I'm not a pervert.

I'm not.

I'm not.

I'm not a pervert.

What's going on here?

Nothing.

The bamboo group is known for their stubbornness.

Watanabe, be careful when you play.

Yes, I understand.

Then, good night.

I'm going to sleep.

Good night.

Good night.

Good night.

Boys, too.

Good night.

Next is the last competition of the spring sports festival.

It's the sixth year of the school competition.

I've arrived!

Good morning.

I'm so excited.

Haku, good luck!

Why do you think you lost?

I don't know.

You don't know?

I don't know why.

Think about it yourself.

What? No one knows?

It's the baton touch.

I see.

Yes, it's the baton touch.

There's still no organization in the bamboo club.

It's a mess.

A total mess.

We'll practice every day from tomorrow.

Really every day?

Do you understand?

Do you?

Yes.

Do you?

Yes!

- Good-bye! - Good-bye!

You have to say 'yes' when you give it.

Okay.

Hurry up.

Not yet.

Yes.

Come on! Come on!

Yeah!

Go!

Go around like that.

Your feet are the other way around.

Now they're okay.

Yes.

Ready.

Raise your butt.

Look ahead.

Ready.

Go!

Good job.

- Sir. - Yes?

Are we going to practice on Sunday, too?

No, Sunday is a holiday.

We don't exercise or study.

Listen.

Why don't you all come to the teacher's house?

I live with my sister.

It's a comfortable house.

Let's all go to the teacher.

We can go to the park next Sunday.

Yes, let's do this.

Are you coming too?

I want to come, but I'm busy on Sunday.

You know that I'm a guarantor, don't you?

Yes, I know.

- I'm home. - Hello.

- Hello. - Hello.

You can pay with your share.

- Hello. - Hello.

No one is playing with you?

The shop is busy.

Let's play with balloons.

Here.

Here.

Here.

Sadako, let's go home.

Really?

Everyone is going.

Not everyone.

Let's go.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

You're early today.

I'll finish this.

It's okay to be late.

Teacher!

Hello!

Sasaki, come on!

- Hello! - Sadako!

Sadako!

Sadako!

Sadako, even though you're late,

you're picking up more than us.

Yes.

Everyone, let's go home.

The tide is coming.

Really?

The tide is coming.

Ready.

Go.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

Mizukami Tokie.

Yes.

Mizuo Utako.

Yes.

Yes.

Yamamoto Akiko.

Yes.

Yes.

That's all.

Well...

It's summer vacation from tomorrow.

Three days from the day after tomorrow.

As planned, we'll go to the temple.

Yeah!

July 26th.

7 a.m.

Let's meet at school.

Yes!

Don't catch a cold in the summer.

Yes.

It's said that if you sleep in the hall,

even if you die,

you will be reborn.

This time...

Will it be a dog?

Will it be a bug?

Will it be a bird flying in the sky?

No one knows that.

By the way,

it's said that girls stay in this hall.

It's been a long time ago.

But it's said that fireballs and ghosts come out.

I'm afraid.

Maybe...

they'll come out in the middle of the night.

They're not bad ghosts.

You don't have to worry.

Well...

Have a good night.

I feel like I've come to a terrible temple.

It's not true.

But they'll scare the monk.

I hope so.

Here you are.

I can't do it.

You're young, but you're good at it.

My father taught me when I was a child.

The ritual has begun.

I'll take a look.

Saraki,

that's the Hanya belief.

Where did you learn it?

Twelve of my relatives died in Pika.

I naturally learned it because there were so many memorials.

Twelve people...

Hey, Satoru.

- Look over there. - What?

Sadako, Aki.

What's there?

Look over there.

What is it?

It's a ghost!

It's just like you said!

There's no way there's a ghost.

What do you think, Sadako?

Let's turn on the lights.

Everyone, bring a pillow and follow me.

What are we going to do?

We're going to hit it.

I'm scared of that!

There's nothing to be scared of!

Sumiko, turn on the lights!

All right!

You're a human after all!

I got you!

Don't let it get away!

Get rid of the ghost!

It's me, Mr. Watanabe!

You're a bad boy!

It's been nine years since then.

We're lucky to have survived.

Please rest in peace.

It's Sunday.

And you have to do sports today.

I'm used to it, so it's fine.

I'll do my best today.

- Mom. - What?

Go to the store.

I'll go later.

The store is more important.

I'm going.

Good luck.

Get the prize.

Ready...

Go!

Thank you.

Thank you.

I'm sorry to keep you waiting.

Hurry up!

You are the winners.

Go back.

Let's go.

What's wrong?

What happened?

What's wrong with you?

I'm fine.

Rock-paper-scissors...

We won!

Teacher, faster!

Faster?

Faster!

There's still some left. Eat up.

It's delicious.

Here you go.

What's going on?

Tell me,

are you his sister?

I know.

I'm not his sister.

So that means...

You're not his sister, you're his wife.

Did you find out?

Teacher, you're good at lying.

You're good at lying.

It's true.

Thank you for coming.

Thank you.

Thank you very much.

I'm sorry.

It's rare for you to skip school, Sadako.

You have a high temperature.

You must be sick.

It's nothing serious.

Then...

It's just a cold.

Don't exercise too much for a while.

Yes.

Have you had her checked regularly?

Yes, she has regular check-ups.

How was it?

She has a slight abnormality. She's taking medicine.

But she's fine.

I see.

When was the last time you had her checked?

About a year and a half ago.

Once every two years.

Can you go to the ABCC soon

and have her checked?

Yes, sir.

The ABCC has sent the test results.

And? How are they?

I'd like to ask you something.

On August 6th, 1945.

It was the date of the atomic bomb.

What was Sadako's condition at that time?

Can you tell me?

She was a healthy child.

She wasn't often sick.

What about your mother and Sadako?

We were living in Kusunoki.

It's a little over 1,500 meters from the hypocenter.

My eldest son was four.

Sadako was two and a half.

We were having breakfast.

I took the dishes to the kitchen.

Maria! Sadako!

Sadako!

Mother!

Mother!

Sadako!

She was safe.

Sadako was so light and has been blown away.

What happened after that?

The three of us left the half-broken house.

I ran away with my son in my right hand and Sadako's hand in my left.

The house was destroyed and burned down.

We got on a boat.

We managed to escape to Oshiba Park.

In the evening, we got on a truck.

We arrived at my parents' house near Miyoshi.

You weren't struck by the black rain?

No, I was only struck by the lightning.

I see.

Thank you.

I'll tell you Sadako's illness. I'll tell you what it is.

She has acute lymphoma and leukemia.

What kind of illness is it?

The number of lymphoma is very high.

It's a very serious illness.

I think it's caused by the atomic bomb.

It's called the atomic bomb disease.

But it's been 10 years since then.

Please admit her to the hospital.

You have only a few months left.

It won't last a year.

It won't last a year?

That's right.

You can't tell her that she has only some months to live.

She's still a 12-year-old child.

She's a child.

We have only some months left.

What should we do?

There's nothing we can do.

It's the atomic bomb.

What should we do?

She has only some months.

Let's do everything we can to make sure Sadako has a good time.

That's right.

Where are you going?

I'm going to buy some food.

Food?

Sadako needs something to eat.

That's right.

I have to pay off my debt.

How can we afford the hospital?

You'll never pay back the debt.

I'll do it.

Come back soon.

Will I go to the hospital tomorrow?

Yes, you have lymphoma.

If you go to the hospital, you'll get better soon.

It's better to fix it as soon as possible.

Look at you.

It's really beautiful.

Yes.

Thank you, Mom. I'm so happy.

Me, too.

Look at me.

- Are you okay? - Yes.

- It's going to sting a little. - Okay.

According to Sadako's test results,

the number of leukemia is five times that of normal people.

There is no doubt that it is acute leukemia.

I see.

This disease makes the body dull and tired.

It can be affected by a recent illness such as a cold.

Bleeding occurs from the nose and mouth.

In time, it will turn purple due to esophageal bleeding.

Lymph nodes, spleen, liver, uterus,

and the organs that are closely related to blood are swollen.

In the case of leukemia,

it will be painful to the joints of the limbs

when high fever comes out for a long time.

Unfortunately,

this can't be cured in modern medicine.

Please calmly recognize the situation

in which Sadako is in.

Yes.

But it doesn't matter today or tomorrow,

so you don't have to push yourself for a while.

Just find time

and be present as much as possible.

Your mother's love is the best.

It can't be cured no matter what I do.

Yes, relax.

Does it hurt a little?

You should take a break for a while.

It's better to get well as soon as possible.

As you all know,

Sadako Sasaki

was admitted to the hospital.

Is it a hemorrhagic disease?

It's leukemia.

Mitsuki,

she doesn't have much time

and they say it will only be a few months.

What can you do for Sasaki?

How can you help her?

Do what you can.

Will she be able to go to the beach?

Can she be cured?

I don't know much about medicine,

but...

Wait for me!

I got you!

Sadako, you look better.

Yes.

But you shouldn't be so agitated.

You're sick.

Should they go back to their bed?

Yes, take them to their bed.

You shouldn't play.

What are you doing here? You should be in your bed.

I'm fine.

You can play here for a while.

Thank you.

But if you get tired,

you should go back to bed.

Yes. I want to get well as soon as possible.

Good girl.

Where is Sadako Sasaki's room?

Room 201.

It's Sadako!

Come in.

They're friends from school.

Hello.

I thought you were in a bad mood.

You look fine.

I'm the first one to visit you today.

I brought this for you.

Can I see it?

Yes.

We bought it for you, Sadako.

I hope, you like it.

Where should I put it?

I think this is for everyone in the bamboo club.

Here you are.

There are so many.

For this disease you need a lot of medicines.

I get from you 2400 yen.

I hope, you can afford it.

How are you at home?

We're all fine.

Do you want me to stay here tonight?

No, I don't.

I don't want anyone to cook for me.

Then whenever you want me to stay, just tell me.

Okay.

It is good when mother and daughter can talk alone.

You're a weird mom.

Okay, I have to go home.

Okay.

That's enough.

- Okay. - You're good?

Yes.

That's crazy.

Blood- and injection drugs aren't only expensive,

you have to pay in advance.

Otherwise you won't be able to get them.

We can't afford it.

Hey, if it's about time, let's sell this house.

I don't want to sell it.

Let's move to a cheaper place.

We and the other kids can start over again.

But Sadako,

can she live for another year?

Yeah, I hope so.

You don't have to see your mom today.

Can I leave?

Okay.

Mom.

Can you stay here tonight?

Sure.

Why don't we sleep together in your bed?

Just like when you were a baby.

I don't know if we can.

I have a favor to ask you.

What is it?

It's so pretty.

Here, drink this before you go.

I promise you I won't force you.

If you get in a bad mood with your mom,

I'll take her out.

- Okay? - Okay.

Here.

I see.

You're so stingy.

I have no choice.

I'll give you my money.

Next is a play by a girl.

Oyama is a troublemaker.

Sadako.

Sadako!

Sasaki.

Are you here alone?

I'm here with Mom.

Where's your Mom?

She's waiting outside.

- Are you okay? - Yes.

I got permission from the doctor.

I see.

That's good.

Let's welcome Sasaki with a round of applause.

Get ready for the play.

Okay.

Let's begin.

The play, Oyama is a Troublemaker.

Chichi.

Chichi.

Haa... Hokekyo.

Finally, humans have entered this mountain.

I'm sure it's a loud sound.

It's your bad, bad sound.

Humans have entered this mountain and cut down trees.

Cut down trees?

I think that's what it sounds like.

What will happen if there are no trees?

Everyone, please be quiet.

And they're going to climb higher and higher.

That way, there won't be a single tree in this mountain.

How can we live?

We won't be able to live in this village.

Oh, my.

Oh, my.

Chief.

Oh, my. We're in trouble.

Wait a minute.

Are you tired?

I'm sorry, teacher.

I'm tired, so I'm going home.

Everyone, please continue.

I'm sorry.

She looks tired.

You should go back to the hospital.

I can't help it.

Excuse me.

Say goodbye.

Goodbye, teacher.

Goodbye.

Take good care of yourself.

Thank you.

Did you meet your friends?

Yes.

I brought it.

Yes.

It was your first time out. You must be tired.

Just in case, let's get some rest.

Please sit down.

I've made up my mind.

The number of leukemia patients is increasing.

So what's going to happen?

The condition is getting worse.

Let's change the room and move her to a two-bed room.

A two-bed room?

It's not because it's bad.

Sadako, you're a junior high school student.

You're almost an adult.

You'll be transferred to an adult hospital.

There's a vacant bed in a two-bed room.

If it's a two-bed room, there'll be another patient, right?

- Yes. - What kind of person?

She's two years older than you.

Her name is Yukiko Amemiya.

She has a hemorrhage.

She won't be able to move out of the hospital.

- Dad. - Yes?

I'm staying here with Sadako tonight.

Is that okay?

Yes, it's fine.

Amemiya, do you mind?

No. Go ahead.

Sadako.

Yes?

Can I hold your hand?

Sadako Sasaki.

Oh, it's here.

Yes?

Excuse me.

She's not here.

Where did she go?

She was studying, wasn't she?

That's right.

Oh, Sadako.

Everyone.

That's right.

The person who went to see her the other day said,

Sadako wasn't feeling well.

She's was sleeping.

Let's go upstairs.

You can see the whole city of Hiroshima.

Let's go.

Excuse me.

Wow!

What a view.

I can see it well.

That's the Hiroshima Port.

There are a lot of boats.

I'll come again.

Take care, Sadako.

Don't worry. Let's meet in middle school.

- Goodbye. - Goodbye.

Thank you. Take care, everyone.

Yes.

Goodbye.

I'll come again.

You're lucky, Sasaki.

What?

You have a lot of friends.

How about you, Amemiya?

I've been hospitalized for a long time.

No one comes to see me anymore.

I might be like that, too.

Everyone will go to middle school soon.

I'm a single child.

My mother is working, too.

I'll tell my mother not to stay here anymore.

I'm tired, so I'm going to bed.

It's okay.

You can stay with your mother.

What's wrong with you?

Wake up!

The stars are shining in the night sky now.

Which star is it?

It must be the cutest star.

What's wrong, Sadako?

Do you think I'll die like that too?

What?

I have leukemia either.

I'm probably a victim of the atomic bomb.

I'm a victim, too.

I'm so stupid.

I'm so jealous of you.

This is about Tokyo.

I'd like to go to Ueno or Shinobazu.

You can go on a school trip when you're in third grade.

What are you reading?

A high school girl from Nagoya sent this to me.

She asked me to give it to the patients with leukemia.

Which one do you want?

Here.

Another one. Here.

It's beautiful.

See you.

Thank you.

Sadako.

It's said that if you pick a vine, you'll get better.

Really? Why?

A vine is a bird that lives a long life.

It's an old saying.

It's about 1,000 years old.

That's right.

Hello.

What's wrong?

Amamiya's mother is here.

It's Sunday.

Are you going to hang out here?

Yes.

You can stay here if you want.

I'll go to the station.

Okay.

If you're tired, you can go back to your room.

Okay.

I'm back.

- I made some. - Really?

Did you make a lot?

It's here.

It's a small store, isn't it?

Don't worry about me.

I'll be fine.

I'll work hard and open a bigger store next time.

It's the same weather as 10 years ago.

Sadako, are you okay?

Don't push yourself.

I really want to go to the ceremony.

It's the 10th anniversary this year.

That's right.

It's time for everyone to go.

Let's go.

Come on!

Wait for us.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

It's 15 minutes past 8.

Riri, you're late.

Let's pray.

Okay.

Sadako.

Mom.

Open your mouth.

Is there blood coming out of your gums?

Do you have toothache?

It doesn't hurt.

Sadako, we're going back to the hospital right now.

Okay.

Let's go, okay?

Mom.

I'm going to die if my blood value goes over 100,000.

Don't talk like that.

If her blood value is over 100,000, she'll die?

Is her blood value already over 100,000?

Sadako.

I'm going to leave the hospital.

Thanks to you, she's going to leave on Sunday.

Thanks for your help.

You will leave, too.

You'll get better soon.

I'm sure.

Your disease can be cured.

Right?

I'm glad for you, Mimiya.

Thank you very much.

Thank you for everything.

- Take care. - Yes.

Goodbye.

Sadako, get well soon, okay?

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

They'll take care of her.

Sadako?

My leg...

What happened to your leg?

My knee hurts.

- Kinoucha! - Yes?

Does it hurt?

Do you want me to carry you?

I'm fine.

Are you all right?

Lie down.

It hurts.

Where does it hurt?

My knee and joint.

You're amazing.

Am I going to die?

Sadako, how are you?

What's wrong?

I want to go to the bathroom.

Sadako, don't force yourself.

It's not embarrassing.

You're a patient.

Excuse me.

Let's go.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Are you all right?

I'm sorry.

Hold on tight.

I'm fine.

Are you okay?

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Well...

I just...

I just remembered something.

Parents are strange.

When I was a child...

I had a surgery

to remove a scar.

I still have a scar here.

At that time...

I didn't want to use a bottle.

I had to go to the bathroom.

The nurse...

The old lady...

They made me do it.

Really?

Yes.

Mom...

Let's sleep.

Listen...

Look at this.

When you wake up at night,

I want you to pull this string.

Like this...

It's fun, isn't it?

Parents are strange.

There's another reason.

When you caught a cold, Sadako...

You sneezed.

Your father said:

Sadako's sneeze...

It's like my mother's sneeze.

I didn't notice it.

It's strange.

Mom...

Are you asleep?

I'm awake.

Let's sleep.

Okay.

Sadako?

Sadako!

Sadako!

I'll be right there.

Where are the kids?

Come on, let's go.

Is this Nobori Middle School?

Sasaki!

What's wrong?

I have to go to my sister.

Go to the hospital. I'll take Haru.

Thank you.

Go to your seats.

Stand up.

Bow.

What happened to Kimura and Yamamoto?

They went to the hospital.

What did they do?

They went to the hospital.

A classmate is very sick.

Sadako?

Sadako!

Everyone's here.

Norio, Haru, Hideo...

It was 5 o'clock in the afternoon...

when she died.

Sadako.

Sadako!

Sadako!

Sister!

Sadako!

Mom!

Aki, thank you.

Here, here.

This is for you.

Sumi, Sumi.

Don't cry.

Don't cry.

Thank you.

I found it in her bed.

From February 21st to July 18th,

the number of blood clots exceeded 100,000.

It has been accurately reflected.

Come to think of it, I sometimes came to the nurse's office to play.

It seems that she knew that I had leukemia.

I knew it too.

When she wasn't in the room, I saw my medical file.

I took it and have read it.

Soon after Sadako's death,

Sadako's memorial day was held by her former friends.

And it became a national movement

in memory of all the children who were victims of the atomic bomb.

As a result, this statue was erected

at the corner of Hiroshima City Peace Memorial Park.

This is our cry.

This is our prayer.

It is written to build peace in the world.