Azumanga Daioh
First Graduation Ever
Let's see...
That's right, I don't need anything today.
I'm leaving!
Tadakichi-san, good morning.
Tadakichi-san, today is the graduation ceremony.
It'll be the first time I'll be graduating.
See you later.
I'm sorry.
I've been trying to pet you against your will all this time.
Um...
Is it okay...
if I pet you?
Ow...
Good morning!
Congratulations on Graduating
Whoa!
"Female College Graduate Employment Rate At An All Time Low!" it says.
At this rate, it might be pretty useless even if you go to college.
I'm getting in!
I heard this from the cafeteria lady,
but she said if you go to college, your marrying age gets pushed back!
Isn't that great, Yomi?
I said, I'm getting in, damn it!
Chiyo-chan, mornin'.
Osaka-san, good mor...
What is that? Tissues?
Ah-ah, these aren't just ordinary tissues.
These're real high class.
I see. So, why do you have these?
I'll reveal the secret.
There ya have it.
Oh, you have hay fever?
Right, hay fever.
But with this, I'm covered.
I've got eye drops too.
But I'm one of those people who can only apply eye drops lying down.
What are you doing?
Osaka-san is using eye drops...
Eye drops?
That's right, I've got hay fever.
Huh? Was that a sneeze?
That's great!
What're you sayin'? There's nothin' great about it.
Hay fever looks like fun.
No, it's not!
D i p l o m a P r e s e n t a t i o n C e r e m o n y
The graduating students will now be entering the hall.
A Thousand Emotions
And now, a speech from our principal.
To those of you who are graduating, congratulations.
To our guests and guardians...
Thank you very much for...
Thank you very much for coming today.
What was that?
Now, for those of you who are graduating...
No idea.
Presentation of diploma.
Representing the graduating students, Ohyama Masaaki .
Hey, why aren't I representing the graduating students?
You have to ask?
You sure your brain hasn't melted?
Why? Because in the end, I'm the strongest?
And now, to the student who achieved the highest grades this academic year,
the Kinran Award will be given.
It's not you. Sit down.
I SAID, sit down!
This year's Kinran Award goes to
Mihama Chiyo-san of Year 3, Class 3!
Like I SAID, it's not you!
Mihama Chiyo-san, please come forward.
Chiyo-chan, that's you.
What? That's me?
Very good work, Mihama Chiyo-san.
Yes, sir!
Bravo!
Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!
Bravo!
Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!
Bravo!
Should we stand?
Dunno.
* This song, Aoge ba Toutoshi, is the standard graduation ceremony song in Japan.
Aoge ba toutoshi waga shi no on
We look up to the invaluable boon our mentors have bestowed upon us
Oshie no niwa ni mo haya ikutose
It has already been many years in this garden of learning
Omoeba ito toshi kono toshitsuki
Looking back, how quickly these months and years have passed
Ima koso wakareme iza saraba
Now, it is time to part, to say farewell
Ah
Sorrow
Congratulations on Graduating
Yukari-sensei!
Congratulations on Graduating
I lost my wallet!
Congratulations on Graduating
Oh, I don't care anymore.
Presenting the diplomas...
You're totally wrecking the mood!
Congratulations on Graduating
Donation Box
Kagura.
Yes, ma'am.
Donation Box
Osaka.
Yes, ma'am.
Donation Box
Tomo.
Yessum.
Donation Box
Hamburger
Half Off
Donation Box
I don't need your cheap sympathy!
Hey, that's mean!
Congratulations on Graduating
My 10,000 yen bill! My 10,000 yen bill!
I was pretty sure there was one in there...
Okay, final words.
Well, everyone, goodbye.
You're totally wrecking the mood!
Tanizaki-sensei.
Oh, it's you, Nyamo.
Someone who picked this up turned it in.
This wallet's yours, isn't it?
Everyone, congratulations on graduating!
I'm sorry for being late, everyone.
Thank you for everything, Sensei!
We've been waiting for you!
Sensei, goodbye!
It was fun!
Now, now, it's not over yet.
There might not be diplomas for everyone here, you know.
What?!
However, the three years that I spent with you
Youth turns to old age quickly And learning is not gained easily Do not make light of even the shortest of moments
have been very rewarding and meaningful for me as well.
This wonderful time I have been able to share with everyone will be ending as of today and...
Se-Sensei...
But!
Kaorin and I will be together forever!
And so, that is all!
Everyone, rise!
Bow!
Well, Sensei, this is from everyone in the class.
Wow, what a huge bouquet!
It's one flower from each of us.
I see...
They're wonderful.
I wonder whose will wilt first?!
Yukari-sensei...
What did you do that for?!
Dunno, just kinda had to.
Sensei, I guess high school is really going to be over, isn't it?
Yeah, it is.
We all won't get to see each other every day anymore, will we?
Hey, wait!
What are you doing?
Ow!
Well, when all's said and done, that's all there is to it.
You guys will be fine,
though I can't say for sure.
Alma Mater
Ready?
Okay, one more!
Oh, Sakaki-san...
All right!
S-Sakaki-san, how about taking a picture together?!
Sure.
Tomo, take a picture of us too!
Sure thing! That's 1,000 yen.
No, I was joking.
Okay, ready?
There, got it!
Hey! You just tilted the camera down!
Oh, fine.
Take it properly!
Here goes.
Make sure you send that photo to me when you get it developed, okay?
Yeah, yeah.
Osaka!
Are you really listening to me?!
Please send it to me! You can make it postage due!
Okay...
Hey, Kagura, what's the matter?
Sensei.
What is it? Did you forget something?
Say, Sensei,
would it be bad to take a chair or desk home after all?
Well, yeah, that would be bad.
I was thinking of taking something back as a keepsake, but...
Don't worry, you're already taking something back with you.
Yes! Your memories of the time you spent with everyone!
Thank you, Sensei!
What? Huh?
Then, for our graduation trip, let's go to Magical Land.
Since we didn't get to go with you, Yomi-san.
Okay.
The day will be before Yomi's acceptance announcement.
What?
Because it'd be a downer if she doesn't get in.
I'm saying, I'll get in! We can do it after the announcement!
Yeah, you're right! You'll get in, right? It's important to believe!
That just pisses me off so much!
Yeah, it'd be great if Yomi-chan gets in too.
I know, lemme see the charm that Chiyo-chan gave you for a sec.
You have it, right?
Sure.
Here.
W-What are you going to do?
W-What are you doing?
I'm puttin' my power into it.
That's totally unnecessary!
What's the matter? Hurry up and go home.
Okay.
Shall we head home soon?
Yes.
See ya. Be careful on your way home.
You, too, Yukari-chan.
Sure thing!
Let's go on a trip during the summer again!
Sure, if I feel like it.
See you guys around.
Thank you very much.
Oh, right.
Everyone
* Japanese have habits of forcing syllables into numbers as a mnemonic device. 3=sa, 6=mu, 6=ra and 1=i.
Number 3661. "Samurai," huh?
I don't know if that number's a good thing or not.
It's sure turned out to be a nice day.
It certainly has.
Are they doing this today?
This one looks fun too.
Ooh, that one looks good too!
Chiyo-chan, won't this be great?
Yes! Let's ride that roller coaster we rode on last time again!
All right!
Y'all are pretty brave.
Hey!
Oh, Yomi, I didn't know you were already here.
You were serious about going to Magical Land directly after the announcement?!
It's not like we had a choice.
This was the only time that worked for everyone.
Don't worry, we've already thought of what to say to comfort you.
Right?
Oh, yeah, d'you make sure to bring your good luck charm?
Yeah.
Lemme see it for a sec.
I'll put my powers into it one last time...
Chiyo-chan, imbue it with the power to pass that even got Tomo to pass!
All right!
Yomi, I went to look and I didn't see your number.
No way!
She's still in the middle of imbuing it with her power!
Don't look yet!
Huh?
It's there.
It's there!
It's there, it's there!
It's there!
It's there! It's there! It's there!
Congratulations!
Congrats!
I'm happy for you.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
Thank you, everyone.
Yomi!
Congratulations!
Let's hoist her up!
Nice idea!
What? That's okay.
Let's go!
No! Yomi's heavy, so we'll do Chiyo-chan!
What?!
Heave-ho! Heave-ho! Heave-ho! Heave-ho!
Okay, how about we go have some fun now?!
This will be great, won't it, Sakaki-san?
Yeah.
We're gonna have fun today!
Off we go!
Hey, how're we gonna get there?
Well, first, we'll go to the train station, right?
I know, Sakaki, how about racing to the station?
No, I...
I think I'll ride a roller coaster first.
It's scary! You'll probably be scared out of your mind!
I'll be fine.
You really think so?
I heard they've built a new one.
It's supposed to be pretty scary too.
Woohoo!
All right, let's definitely ride that one!
Is it really that scary?
I see...
Even when we've graduated...
We'll still be together.
Chiyo-chan!
Let's go, Chiyo-chan!
Okay!
Azumanga Daioh
The End
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