Really?
What do you think about that?
I think it's a bad thing, but...
I can't bring myself to dislike Mr. Suteji for some reason.
Exactly.
I can't dislike him either.
( She will turn into a fine woman, don't let her slip away )
Tarou.
What is it?
Without Mr. Suteji's snoring,
it's too quiet in here... I'm scared.
Want to listen to the radio?
Here you go.
Music Express.
It's my favorite show.
Really?
Don't tell anyone I listen to this.
Sure.
I love secrets.
( Finger 5 - Koi no Dial 6700 ) ( Dial of Love 6700 )
A new segment starting today; "Tarou's Room".
I plan to fulfill requests by my listeners,
and interview guests on this show.
Our very first guest is
the nurse, Ms. Nakajima Youko!
Good afternoon. - Good afternoon.
By the way, do you have a boyfriend?
I don't have one. I'm looking for one now.
Yes!!!
Thank you for introducing me,
I'm Takasaki Tarou.
Doctor, they can only hear you...
How's life in hospital?
( Boring )
( It's your chance. )
Head physician! ( It's your chance. )
( Congratulations Ou Sadaharu, Homerun #756!! )
Look,
Orion's Belt.
What's that?
I can't see it...
See what?
You see the three stars there?
Theres another star at the bottom right,
If you see it,
your wish will come true.
That's what I heard on Music Express.
That's wonderful.
I don't see it.
What would you wish for if you saw it?
It's a secret.
Why?
Tell me.
It's a secret.
You like secrets, don't you?
Umino Tamaki, who visited me earlier as a guest will be released from hospital.
Head physician picked a song for me to celebrate.
"Girl with the Flaxen Hair" by Village Singers.
( Congratulations Tamaki, released from hospital )
Tamaki, congratulation for getting out of the hospital.
Please come visit anytime when you miss us.
The doctors and nurses also look forward to seeing you again.
But don't come because you get injured again.
That was the message from me,
on behalf of everyone in the hospital
Oh, Tarou!
How come you're here?
It's pre-recorded today.
Thanks for coming.
I'm going to return this.
Um...
I'll come visit.
If I see that star,
I'll wish for you to get better soon.
Thanks.
( Relapse of ALL )
His blood test measurements haven't been very good lately.
I also see its influence on his immune system.
I see...
We must keep him in his bed for a while.
OK.
Does that mean the broadcast...
Has to stop for a while.
But...
can we really take the broadcast away from him in his current state?
There's something that's been bothering me for a while...
I was wondering, maybe he already knows?
About what?
About the disease.
What's the meaning of "ALL"?
Why do you ask?
He wrote "ALL" with red ink in his secret notebook.
I've been wondering for a while...
Excuse me, can I use your phone?
Go ahead.
Let's take a break from broadcasting for a while.
You can resume right away when you get better again.
Um...
What is it?
Am I going to die?
What are you talking about?
Human beings don't die so easily.
But DJ-ing was the ultimate medical treatment, wasn't it?
If I can't even do that, it means...
You're overthinking it. - Right.
I'm sorry.
Young Doc.
I read it without permission...
because none of you would tell me what my illness was.
A.L.L.
I saw "ALL" on my medical report.
"ALL" is a form of leukemia, isn't it?
Someone with leukemia made a request on Music Express...
and he mentioned it.
You don't have to hide it from me any longer.
See,
this is why I didn't tell you I knew.
Tarou,
Both your parents were worried about you.
Since you're such a smart boy,
they thought you probably figured out about the disease.
Tarou, I apologize for keeping it a secret from you.
I'm sorry.
It's true you have a difficult disease to treat.
But I'll do my best too.
Your parents have to work hard too.
But the most important thing...
is your effort.
Tarou, your enthusiasm is important.
You have to build up your strength for now,
and let's work hard together so we can resume with the "ultimate medical treatment".
OK, Tarou.
Let's do our best.
( Dear Umino Tamaki )
You came to visit me?
I came around 10 minutes ago.
You were watching me sleep?
Yes.
Why didn't you just wake me?
You were sleeping so peacefully.
I'm going to the store for a while.
Tamaki, please stay as long as you like.
Hey,
did you listen to Music Express last night?
I'm on a curfew now,
and no late night radio allowed.
Oh...
What's the matter?
I got them to read my request.
Really? That's amazing!
I listen to it everyday, even after getting out of the hospital.
I look at the stars everyday too.
Still can't see it though.
I see.
Hey, can you sing that song for me?
What song?
The one you used to sing often.
Kind of like humming.
Oh, "The Last Concert"?
That's the one, it's called "The Last Concert"?
It's a movie's theme song.
I watched it before coming to the hospital.
It's a movie I really liked.
Oh, right. They're playing it again
in Hakodate's movie theater.
Really... I wish I could see it.
Sure, we can.
Let's go watch together when you get better.
Let's go now.
Huh? - Let's go see it now.
It's playing, right?
Hey...
Are you allowed to go out?
Yeah, It's fine.
I'm feeling pretty good lately.
But don't tell mom.
Let's go.
It's here.
OK.
Good evening, I'm your host, Ozaki Makoto.
It's time for Music Express.
I have a cute request today.
It's from someone in the City of Hakodate, pen-name "Mummy".
"I was involved in a serious traffic accident this spring,
and I stayed in a hospital for half a year.
Of course, I lost my summer break,
so I was really disappointed.
But there was a boy who loved radio,
he's a year younger than me.
He told me about this show.
Until then, I'd rarely listened to the radio,
but thanks to him, life in hospital was no longer boring,
and I was able to have many pleasant memories.
I really want to thank Takano Tarou
for showing me the joy of radio.
Unfortunately, he's still in hospital,
but he's a big fan of yours,
so I'm sure he still eagerly listens to your show everyday.
Mr. Ozaki, please send him a message for me."
Tarou, I too hope you will get out of the hospital soon.
Good luck.
( The Last Concert )
It's this tune!
That's right.
Tamaki hasn't returned home either.
Staff from her school will help us look for her.
Doctor...
I am so sorry.
I'm sorry.
It's my fault for not keeping an eye on him.
I'm so sorry.
Didn't I tell you it was a good movie?
It was good.
It's my second time watching it,
but I cried again.
Stella died of leukemia, right?
Yes.
She hid it to the end,
while fighting the illness.
She's really cute.
Stella dedicated her remaining time for love.
Could you do such a thing if you were in her place?
Let's get going.
There's an observation point on Mount Hakodate?
Let's go see the stars.
I heard from someone...
there's a nice view of the stars from up there.
Weather is nice.
I have a feeling we can see that star tonight.
Tarou,
Are you really alright?
I'm fine.
It's really high up here.
It's like a painting.
What is he doing?
This way.
This is it.
Tarou...
The sky is pitch black.
Are you alright? This way.
Over there.
In there.
Are you doing fine in there?
Let's go back when the rain lets up a bit.
Let's come back on another day when the sky is clear.
Tarou?
It's still all right.
Once the rain stops,
the sky will clear up right away.
We still have a chance.
So we'll be fine.
Let's think about what we'll wish for.
Tarou.
Look!
It's an amazing view.
Hey, let's make wishes.
The sun is also a star.
I wish Tarou gets better soon!
Your turn.
Hurry.
I, I...
What's his condition? - His body temperature is 39.5c.
He's in shock.
I'm sorry.
Hiroko...
It's going to be all right.
Tarou is... fine.
He's fine.
( How are you? How's school? )
( Even when you become a grade 9 student in spring, )
( please think of me sometimes. )
( I will never, ever forget you, Tamaki. )
( That's why, I hope you will never forget about me. )
Tarou?
Are you all right?
He abruptly wakes up when it's time for the broadcast.
Goes back to sleep when it's over though.
He was only conscious during lunchtime today too.
I see.
I can stay here for a while.
It's been 2 weeks since Tarou's broadcast ended,
but unfortunately, he is still not expected to return anytime soon.
However, we received many requests even after the show ended.
There must be at least 50 letters in front of me.
There was a long, long letter among these requests.
I really wanted to share it with all of you today,
so I will be your host today in place of Takano Tarou.
I will get straight to it now.
"Good afternoon, Takano Tarou.
I was actually very close to you.
Though we have never spoken.
It has been 5 years since I came to this hospital.
During that period, my family has never visited me.
No matter how well the hospital staff treated me,
or how kindly other patients talked to me,
for some reason, I couldn't open up to anybody.
Maybe all I had to do was
ask my family to visit me because I miss them,
but I couldn't bring myself to say "I'm lonely".
Perhaps because people in my generation are used to enduring hardship.
But I am hopelessly lonely now.
With your broadcast gone, I am hopelessly lonely.
I don't have the courage to tell you this face to face,
so I wrote this letter.
I feel very lonely without your broadcast.
Please resume soon,
and thank you for all your past broadcasts.
Thank you so, so much."
Mom.
Can you get the doctor?
OK.
Doctor,
I have a favor to ask of you.
I want to continue DJ-ing.
Your white blood cell count is still too high.
Let's wait and see if... - Please.
I'm begging you.
Pre-recorded is fine too.
I...
I don't want to just lie down here forever.
Like a mannequin...
I might just die on this bed.
I don't want that to happen.
Not when everyone's waiting for my broadcast.
I can't just die on this bed doing nothing.
There are still many,
many things I want to say.
I have to...
I have to do this now.
Because...
that's my reason to live.
Doctor,
is there any way?
Any way for him to continue DJ-ing?
Do you know what day it is?
I don't know.
It's your birthday,
in 2 days.
What's that supposed to mean?
Look,
it's a bit early, but...
your birthday present.
I bet it's some weird medicine again.
Want to open it?
Can you open it for me?
Sure.
With this,
you can record the show in this room.
You can continue with your broadcast!
You want me to play this tape tomorrow?
You can't listen to it before then.
OK.
Got it.
It's about to begin.
Good afternoon, everyone.
I'm your host, Takano Tarou.
Thank you for many letters of support.
Sorry to keep you all waiting.
I'm back.
It's been 8 months since I came here in April.
What's in my mind right now,
is that I'm glad I got to spend 8 months in this hospital.
Young Doc,
I was happy you've always talked to me with a smile.
My aunt Kanae,
Ms. Youko, and
other nurses
were always high-spirited and fun to be with.
I was able to spend my life in the hospital without worry.
Thank you so much.
Also, head physician.
Thank you for the ultimate medical treatment.
You have shown me a reason to live; DJ-ing.
I am truly grateful.
You are the one,
who enabled me to talk to so many people
through this broadcast.
My life was only about school and baseball,
until you gave me a whole new perspective of the world.
It was a wonderful experience
only this place could provide.
Everyone who appeared as a guest,
everyone who sent me requests,
you are all people I would have never met
unless I came to this hospital.
I am really grateful.
Being supported by so many
has made me very happy.
To everyone still staying in the hosptial
and to those who have already left,
I just want to say, "thank you".
And also, mom.
Thank you for staying by my side the whole time.
Not just during the stay in the hospital,
but thank you for being with me my whole life.
I was always proud of my beautiful mom.
Please don't forget to put on your makeup even after I'm gone.
Dad.
I was happy for the tape recorder,
but I was also very, very happy when you bought me Queen's LP.
Thank you.
I'm sorry for not saying so right away.
Through these broadcasts,
I think I learned the importance of telling others how I feel.
That's why, I'm certain...
I will become a DJ again even if I were reborn.
Thank you so much, everyone.
Well then,
the head physician will pick the song for today.
Let's make it another great day.
You turn 13 today.
( Johannes Brahms - Waltz No. 15 )
Excuse me.
I look like a lunch lady, don't I?
It looks good on you.
Tarou,
happy birthday.
Open your hand.
A marble.
I made it in a class.
The night sky of Mount Hakodate.
I'm...
a coward.
Why do you say that?
I couldn't say what's really important.
What's that?
Mr. Suteji told me...
that I would regret if I didn't tell her.
I can't do it...
Sorry, Tamaki.
I lack courage,
so I don't think I can say it directly to you.
I'll say it to the tape recorder.
Please listen.
Good afternoon,
I'm Takano Tarou.
There is something I want to say to Umino Tamaki today.
I wanted to tell her for a long time, but I couldn't.
I couldn't say it when we went to see the movie too.
But at this rate, I'll regret it.
That's why...
I'll say it.
I...
I'm in love with Umino Tamaki.
I was the whole time.
I will continue to love you, forever.
I'm glad you told me.
I love you too, Tarou.
I love you.
I love you a lot.
Will you come listen to the broadcast again?
Request something.
I'll play it tomorrow.
Then...
"Boy Younger Than Me" by Candies.
OK.
I'll ask my dad to buy it for me.
That request was never fulfilled.
That night, immediately after his father returned with that record,
Tarou's condition became critical.
Can you hear me, Tarou?
We have arrived, thank you for your business.
( Takano )
Really? Working at the radio station?
Yes.
Then, I guess he's not lonely.
Since he can listen to your broadcast.
But maybe he's not listening.
He would tell me, "I don't want to listen to such a boring show!"
We've left Tarou's room as it was.
If you don't mind, please give it a visit.
( "Boy Younger Than Me" )
Nice to meet you, I'm Umino Tamaki.
I'm Ozaki.
This is the script for today.
Let's make this show a success.
I'm surprised such a young person
actually knew about Music Express.
It makes me very happy.
I secretly listened to it so my parents wouldn't find out.
Please follow me to the studio.
But this show will also be cancelled unless we get requests every week, right?
It sure is a survival of the fittest!
I apologize for rudely requesting
a veteran like you for a temporary show like this.
No, I think it's great.
Do you know why this show, Music Express ended?
No.
"Due to budget issues, we want you to pre-record it", they told me.
I really couldn't stand that,
because I can't see the listeners in real time.
Well, you can't see faces in radio, but...
But.
That's what radio is all about, isn't it?
To share the same time together.
Maybe that's just self-satisfaction.
No,
even if it was,
once you reach another person, it becomes satisfaction for two.
I want to create a show that will really reach the listeners.
I will...
attract listeners like there's no tomorrow.
I won't make you regret it.
No, I will work hard like there's no tomorrow too.
We'll turn satisfaction for two into three,
hundreds into thousands, then...
Then we win!
Music Express! ...press ...press.
Long time no see. It's time for Music Express!
Actually...
"nice to meet you" may be more appropriate for most of you.
Let's get to our very first request.
It has truly transcended the time of 15 years,
a request from a certain boy.
"Good evening, Mr. Ozaki, I'm a DJ.
I want to play a song requested by a girl I really like on my broadcast, but
due to certain circumstances, it probably won't happen.
It's very disappointing.
She listens to your show every single day.
I know it must be annoying to have a child like me asking for favors,
but please, can I ask you to fulfill her request in my place?
I will never ask for anything else in my life."
I bought it for you.
Thank you.
The very first song on Music Express,
a request from Takano Tarou in the City of Hakodate,
"Toshishita no Otokonoko" by Candies. ( "Boy Younger Than Me" )
He takes a big bite from a red apple
Wearing a navy blue T-shirt
He is, he is a cute...
Boy younger than me
He can't stand being alone, and he's annoying
I hate him, but I love him
L.O.V.E. air kiss
Does he love me?
Tell me how you feel already!
His clothes are torn
Squashing his dirty handkerchief
He is, he is a cute...
Boy younger than me
Translated, retimed by 8thSin
http://fansub.d-addicts.com/User:8thSin
Kamiki Ryuunosuke as Takano Tarou
Fukuda Mayuko as Umino Tamaki
Hirosue Ryouko as Adult Umino Tamaki
Satou Shigeyuki as Young Doc
Murakawa Eri as Kanae (Aunt)
Matsushige Yutaka as Suteji
Mitsuishi Ken as Yuuki
Kobayashi Katsuya as Ozaki Makoto
Nishida Naomi as Takano Hiroko (Mother)
Ishiguro Ken as Takano Masahiko (Father)
Harada Yoshio as Head Physician
Based on the novel: "Little DJ The Story of a Little Love" by Onitsuka Tadashi
Music by Satou Naoki
Screenplay by Miura Yuiko
Directed by Nagata Koto
In 1977, Leukemia was considered to be an incurable disease. However, there are many cases of total recovery today through advancements in chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant.