Kamahara Kiko
Do you know the epic SF film, 'Back to the Future 2'?
The future they went to was 2015.
Sumikawa District Office
Nursing Department Employee
That's this year, right?
When I watched that movie, I was excited
I thought 'The world in 2015 will be great!' but then...
If you look above... Voilà
Voilà? No hoverboard, no flying car
On top of that, I'm a single mother!
Why is reality like this? I can't answer that but...
I'm the one who became single I'm responsible for my choice
I understand that but still why is the nursury school situation like this?
Why in 2015 isn't the nursury school situation better?
We're really trying to change tha...
So...
How many are waiting?
It's abrupt, but why not
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enroll your son in kindergarten at Shizuku Preschool?
Did you really come here without knowing anything?
Such as? If you antagonize those 3 people at this school
you will fall to hell
It's happened... The type of bullying that appeared in girls manga in the 80s.
Both trees and people would break if pushed too unreasonably.
My drawing is not there. The other harrassments, was that you, too?
I have no idea what you are trying to say at all.
If you want to drive me out, do things openly and aboveboard Please tell me directly
Satoko, you're losing
Are you playing chess with them?
Yes I am.
Useless, it's not enough at all.
That child was brought up in a daycare
Kiko! Bonjourno!
I told you never to call me
I told you not to show your face in front of us
Kashiyama Hidenori
Go away!
Kiko! What are you doing coming in here!
You're supposed to have died
This time, I found this crazy delicious take-out cake place
I want to try all the varieties but for the time being, I have two cakes.
You must want money How do you know? Telepathy?
After all, we're a married couple What married couple? We're exes!
Did you really take out divorce papers? Some time ago of course
Get out! Huh. Kiko--
Get out! Kiko, just a moment...
Get out!!
Good morning
Hayato, have you been waiting? Yes
Kamahara Haruto
Lotus Lotus?
* They're playing 'Shiritori' where the make a new word with the previous word's last syllable.
GeGeGe no Kitaro [manga]
Father in heaven, kindergarten is completely different from daycare
How are you? Good morning
But it's really fun
Naraoka Nobunosuke
Have a good day I'm off
Good morning, Riko Good morning
Let's go together OK
Gotou Midori
Oh, Kiko
Nice to see you Very nice to see you
Yano Satoko
Kamiya Yuki
About before... Kiko
Let's have a little talk. Come with us to the director's office
Dad in heaven, I think Mom has got big problems
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It's a petition
Naraoka Fumi
A petition?
These are signatures to have Kamahara and her son expelled
90% of the parents believe that Kamahara is inappropriate for this school
That is our judgment
That may well be the case, however...
Shizuka Preschool is a special preschool
Only people of suitable character may be accepted
One who is not suitable should withdraw
It's an unspoken rule. Isn't it?
Yes, that's correct
To begin with, considering the examination
It should be a rule of this school not to accept new students into the kindergarten
If you say you cannot accept the petition
then please explain
why the Kamiharas have special treatment.
I understand Wait a minute, please!
There still are no openings in the nursery schools Plus, Haruto's beginning to fit in...
In that case, you should address your behavior
I understand. I'll make an effort
to maintain a suitable dignity
I'll work together with everyone I'll do my best!
Please!
If there is anything else I'll take responsibility
In light of Kamihara's words
I will assess the situation again later
Thank you for your kind consideration
Please, thank you!
I understand
But if there are any further breaches of dignity
If an intolerable act is observed
then immediately withdraw from the school
Understood
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With 90% of the parents demanding their expulsion, how can you not accept it?
Seems to me that Mrs. Yano will say anything to get her way
That's the reality I don't think she has that much power
The reality is that you don't see the problem
The point is that Mrs. Yano controls 90% of the school
Also for the sake of the school's stable management it's wise to not stand before the wind and waves
Wind and waves, huh?
Mother?
Why should I needlessly bow to that wind and waves?
You seem to think slowly
I also will act slowly
Hello, yes, how can I help you?
Kashiwagi Kunpei
Thank you. If there's anything else, don't hesitate to call.
Marie!? Good afternoon
Odadera Marie
Good afternoon
Kun, this is Marie, one of the mothers from the kindergarten
It's nice to meet you
Shy, isn't he
But, is there are problem? This is sudden
Ah!, please, come in, please
Hanpen
Thank you for inviting me
My apologies. The petition.
I knew about it but did nothing.
I said I would conform to their expected standard of dignity
But frankly, I'm not sure I can
The point is, I should act like an obedient child
Is such a thing possible? Please
Kiko
Aren't you just fine as you are?
Me... I like your straightforwardness
There must be some kind of push in order to change that school
Marie, I'm really happy to hear that but
if I don't keep up appearances, it's the neck for me
Kiko
This was in the cash register What is it?
I'm sorry Kiko! I'm borrowing 5000 yen Hidenori
*5000 yen is about 40 dollars/30 pounds
I'm sorry Kiko! I'm borrowing 5000 yen Hidenori
Bonjourno!
I beg your pardon!
Well then, as everyone seems to be here
As the person in charge of the outing I'll get started
The agenda is for Monday, April 27.
The location we chose is Miyagase Dam.
We will meet there at 9:00 AM
It can't be!
That is, I have a question
How are we all getting to the location?
Don't you have a car?
Is that so... Up to now, such a person has never come
There's no way we could have a school bus
just for the sake of Mrs. Kamihara
What a problem...
You could go with me
We should go together in my car
It's alright?
Thank you so much!
What a relief!
Absolutely getting lunch the bento with seasonal fish
Add bread to both our orders
Please be on time Be sure to pack a lunch
Next is making a guidebook First of all, choosing a title
It's open for discussion
so we can take advice and make changes
That way is efficient
(child crying)
Rika!
Yuuki, what is it? What happened?
Yano Yuuki
Rika, did you do something?
Gotou Rika
Say something!
I'm terribly sorry I wasn't attentive enough
Really, it's the spirit that's bred in a day care program
Day care?
Apologize to Yuuki, and then to his mother. Apologize!
Such harsh scolding is not… Rika!
I'm terribly sorry! Think nothing of it
After all, no one can learn manners in a day
To be safe, the infirmary Yes
I thought you seemed to be making great efforts to fit in
Um…
Be quiet
Because things have turned complicated
Rika, come along!
Everyone together
Yuki, what's going on?
Yuki!
Rika was in a day care before she came to this preschool
because Midori worked up until a year ago
Eh? The other mothers
disapprove of Midori's ability and career
so they attacked Rika's day care background
They want Midori to be quiet They want superiority
Got it?
Also...
It's best you don't not get along well with Maria
Why is that?
Because her kindness towards you might be misunderstood
An unspoken rule
Shizuku PreSchool Travel Guidebook
It seems completely professional Amazing, Midori
Really, it's like an article for sale
Surely it's because efficiency is an important value in a job
But I wonder if a mother's love can be transmitted
when the same frugality is applied to child care
I think you can understand if you think about it, hmm?
I'll be careful from now on
It's getting to be that time
Since I don't have cash on hand is it OK if I pay by card?
Ready cash, yeah
Credit card, please
Satoko, as usual we'll be able to get
group tickets through the good offices of my husband
Ah, they say that musicals are good for increasing a child's sensitivity.
Are you also coming, Yuki?
Of course. For parent and child, 30,000 yen is reasonable
High quality ingredients, delicious bento Try a sample
How about it?
Oh
Mmm, tastes good
Fresh-tasting high quality ingredients
Pocket Handkerchief Huh, pocket what?
Nothing Can you do a one coin bento?
I can't Why?
How? Something like one coin is completely impossible
The quality of the ingredients would have to drop and I want this portion size
Really thinking about it, I don't see how
Then, how many bento do you have to sell
to be able to make a profit?
If I sell 25 consistently, I break even
Thought so. No matter what, your deficit increases
I understand what you are implying
But somehow these ingredients and these portions have a slim chance of victory
Bankruptcy is just a matter of time. Oh well, it gets a bit painful and vexing
to see these small bento shops going out of business
As it is, it gets tedious
and that makes me worry. What?
You're just killing time with shopkeepers!
The next block is Nagao. Haruto, shall we keep going?
Alright! OK!
Yuki?
Mom? Uh, it's nothing
It's Sumikawa Street's "Gohanya" We have delivery
Here It's Sumikawa Street's "Gohanya"
Please remember us Haruto!
Oh, it's Rika!
(Rika) Papa, this is my kindergarten friend!
Good afternoon Good afternoon
Nice to meet you. I'm Kamahara I'm Goto
Gotou Shuupei
Midori always takes care of me It's nothing
Do you live in this neighborhood? Yeah, over there
There?!
Come in
Welcome What is this?
A hotel?
Is this a home party?
Hi, thank you for coming My pleasure
Rika's mom is pretty cool
Why are you here?
I asked Papa if it was OK
I'm sorry. For just a little?
Chocolate!
Sorry
Mrs. Gotou, it's been a long time since we've spoken
This time it's for winning the advertising prize
Miss Sakisaka, Thank you very much
For Mr. Gotou to have won it's definitely thanks to his wife
Not at all
Of course. The happiness of women is marriage
As for me, having been promoted
to project leader
marriage seems impossible for the time being
Congratulations
Thank you
I thought you made a good decision
So completely resigning the number one businesswoman's seat
for the sake of your daughter's exams
I could never do such a thing
You'll understand when you become a mother
That might be so
Surely that just now, was indirectly sarcastic?
I can't laugh over such stupidity?
Nice to meet you
She's young but excellent
Rika! What did you do?
I told you to improve your manners!
Apologize to everyone
I'm sorry This is inexcusable, I'm sorry
Thank you I'm sorry
Dangerous, dangerous--whoa!
Anyway, don't let it happen again Do you understand?
Papa, where are you going? Don't. He's going to work.
I'll also go, ok, Mama?
It's "Mother"!
Call me "Mother" Yes
You need to behave yourself because I have tidying up to do
Hey. If that's the case, shall I watch her at my house?
Rika, let's go to Haruto's house
At our house, there's grandfather It's fun!
Gohanya
Kamahara Tetsuji
Pardon me Excuse me
Huh? Huh?
You! Indeed
Wait up!
I wish I knew where Grandpa is
Maybe at his friend's place Doing what?
Playing shogi That's probably it
It's his day off, so he's stretching his wings
Ow! Ouch! Grandpa!
What are you planning Huh?
Where have you been up to now?
How dare you return and show your face!
You've got it all wrong, Grandpa
How am I wrong?!
By all means, I wanted to go to Pierre Katrine of Paris
But if I went, Kiko said she'd definitely file the divorce papers
There's no way I wanted a divorce-
No matter who it is!
Someone has been left with a child, all their savings stolen
would want a divorce, right?!
Yes...
It was inexcusable Never show your face here again
Do not appear before us!
The two of you play quietly, OK? OK!
Mom has to get the bento ready for the trip.
It's a picnic bento!
Leave it to me!
I can see Leo!
You're a good kid, Makato
Odadera Makoto
Please play here for a little while
We're going to have a talk over there Okay
Marie, did you go to the hospital afterwards?
What did the doctor say?
I don't even want to say it
but time's running out
(Takumi) I failed again. (Rika) Sensei you're bad at this.
(Takumi) Both of you are good at it. We did it at the daycare right.
Yes, the seniors could do it even better.
Hmm~ Daycare is great huh.
Welcome back Why are you in such a place?
Mommy, we played with Takumi-sensei
Isoyama Takumi
I was resting. Without knowing, I came to buy a bento.
In exchange for getting a specially made bento, I have been assigned as a babysitter
Thanks for your hard work. Welcome back.
Ah, that's right. If you like, please take a little breather.
But I'm driving.
Then, leave the driving to me.
Because I will send you all back to your home.
As he said so. Its fine, it's fine
Here ok ok ok ok, Please
I wonder if I should make snacks.
The usual sharp pants suits appearance is also great but,
this kind of clothing suits you too.
I wonder why I am so restless.
Boorish and violent,
I'm really getting fed up.
Is this about Rika-chan?
But I think it's good that she's energetic.
I wonder where I went wrong…
What am I even doing
It's the same for me.
I wonder why it was me that was injured.
What am I doing at this place…
(Tetsuji) ♬～Dear Kiko
♬～Happy Birthday to You
Ah!
Happy Birthday! Oh!
*Coupons for various things like 'Cleaning' from Haruto
Thank you! You're welcome
Hey look at it Ah grandpa wants it too
Cannot Thank you. Then I'll go cut this.
It was fun today right Thanks for the present
You're welcome Haruto is a good boy～
Since you are a good boy, can't you give me a kiss? Cannot
Isn't it fine, isn't it fine Kiss Cannot
I fell asleep
Oi Kiko, that kind of stuff, I would do it.
You are still going to the shop right. Yes. But it's fine, I've just finished this.
Ahhh
Both the preparation and cleaning are not done yet.
The lunch for tomorrow's excursion is also not done～
I'm sorry that I couldn't go It's fine, it's fine.
It's a precious Sunday for you
Thanks for the cake.
Then about Haruto, I'm counting on you
Oi Kiko Yes?
The cypress is strong
because it firmly endured a cold place and slowly grew.
It's the same for humans.
At a crucial moment in time where you need to decide
don't rush, slowly. It's okay to start from the origin.
Ok
Thank you grandpa.
Then, I'm leaving. Okay.
Have a safe trip
《If you could make a one-coin bento, then I'd eat it.》
One-coin huh…
If I had such ideas, I wouldn't be suffering
What ideas? What!?
After such a long time, how dare you come and meet me. Return the 5000yen! 5000yen
Kiko about that… I'm sorry for various things.
It's just about apologising？
Ah
It's your birthday today right
Happy Birthday
What is this? Halite
After you left,
do you know the hardships I've been through?
Carrying Haruto who had just turned 3,
without anyone to rely on, feeling helpless and uneasy,
with a mind that's likely to break, I desperately did everything with enthusiasm!
When I heard Haruto asked "What about Dad? Where did he go?"
"Why isn't he coming back?"
Should I tell him he was abandoned?
or say "To Dad, He doesn't care about Haruto."
I couldn't say it right!
Yes It's not yes!
I do not need you anymore!
As you are supposed to be dead, do not come again!
Do not come again！
Lifestyle Manual
Developing Morals
Adapting indications of conformity in your child
The harsher discipline, the better
What's that? A lunchbox?
Miserable as ever
For both family and the upbringing of a child,
I thought you were a more capable women.
Even for me…
Before marrying, things like households and children,
I thought I could do it better.
But, after deciding Rika would take the exams, I quit my job and nothing has gone well.
I don't know what to do anymore.
Anymore than this, what am I supposed to do!
You're a mother aren't you?! In that case...
It would have been better if we didn't have a child.
It would've been better if hadn't had a child!
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The car is different from the usual.
I wonder how many cars they have… Good morning
Good morning. Get on Pardon us
I'm opening it
It's here, it's here Ah I'm sorry
Makoto-kun Good morning Good morning
Without a mess, neatly, without struggling Thank you for your help
Here too, please treat me well
Good Morning
Is this a resort?
From now until 3pm,
Let's spend the time happily with everyone.
Okay~
Please follow the teachers' instructions, okay!
(Shinnosuke) Ah Everyone your friends are here!
It's everyone friend
This is Oosawa waterfall
Then let's do some drawings Yes!
Decided on what you want to draw？ Forest
Well then please draw an original forest
Eh~ I don't want to~
What the hell is this
Stay hydrated ok
Please stay hydrated Please drink it frequently.
Kiko, Haruto-kun, how about eating together? Eh?
Her kindness towards you might be misunderstood
No… It's fine, please come
Ah then
Align your shoes
Ah～
Sakurako, I've always said this to sit upright properly
Mind your manners
Ta-dah (Yuki) Woah Awesome, its Kumamon!
It looks like Kumamon? I'm glad
Aah～
Ah~ Did you made this yourself?
It looks like a bentou that has seen some hardships, doesn't it?
Yes
Ta-dah!
It's all white
Come on, let's have a fair game!
Hooray~ It's my favourite fried chicken
Aah~ I lost
I want to eat it! Sure
Amazing Rika-chan ate green pepper!
Really amazing Haruto do not eat green pepper.
How did you know? When I went to pick a riceball,
Mom had a "he did it" face Aah~
As usual you would think of interesting things
Haruto-kun you're smart
Riceball Could I have one too?
Yes of course you can!
Haruto-kun and Makoto-kun moms get along well
I did it! I did it! Mom isn't that amazing?
I ate green pepper!
Mother Ok
《Hey mom》 《It's mother!》
《It's the spirit that's bred in a day care program》
Haruto-kun is suited for the examinations
Examinations?
Haruto-kun has the ability to think
and is also calm
his daily manners too, are part of his nature.
As he has already entered this kindergarten,
it would be a waste if he did not take the examinations.
No no no we couldn't enroll into a daycare
and it was only because of Ms. Director's pity, that we were enrolled here.
So things like examinations is really- Is that so?
It's impossible, no way,absolutely no way. No no no…
I wonder what on earth Marie-san is thinking.
If that story goes out, increasingly
you would be in hot water and that is understood by everyone.
Perhaps that was what she was aiming for.
Impossible, because Marie-san is sincere
Well that's fine
Even so, following against your will is tough right
Right?
Do not say it like I'm your comrade.
Midori-san are you not overdoing it?
Your overdoing and my endurance is different
After one more year of endurance,
For Rika's sake all I can do right now is endure.
But for you, it's impossible
Before those people can crush you,
it would be better to quickly find a daycare and get out of here.
What's wrong? As I thought, there are children still missing. I understand
I'm sorry. Even though it's time but please wait a little longer.
It seems like the 2 Kamahara's and Rika-chan is not around.
That person again? It's really a troubling matter.
I'm sorry, I'm sorry
I deeply apologise for the trouble!
Ms. Director, if they had fallen into unforeseen situations…
Let's go search for them That's right
Then please let everyone head down first because I will be searching in that direction. I understand
Thank you for waiting. Everyone, once you are down…
(Rika) Mommy!
I'm sorry Mommy!
Rika!
What on earth are you doing? Mommy, this.
(Mother A) What is that (Mother B) Filthy
(Mother C) That's why those that are brought up in daycares are unpleasant
Did I not tell you to please mind your manners!
Why don't you understand!
Why are you only doing things that puts mommy on the spot
Apologise to the mothers
Apologise apologise! Apologise properly!
Please wait a moment. Please just-
You, what on earth were you thinking?
A good adult joining together with the children.
If you were together, please at least keep to the reporting time!
Besides, what is with this mud!
It's because of things like this that people say she is brought up in a daycare!
Because I dropped this halfway through
Everyone was searching for it so-
Rika stay silent please!
I apologise for not being here on time.
I'm sorry.
But, what is wrong with playing with mud?
What is wrong with being brought up in a daycare?
Rika-chan did not do a bad thing to be scolded to that extent.
This, is not just mud.
It's a mud ball.
This was made in the daycare right?
Both adults and children were engrossed with it
Rika-chan remembered that,
made it beautifully, and was sure her mommy would praise her for it
《Ah, you made a dumpling? I'm digging in》
Mommy will also definitely smile again.
Midori, it was made with the thought of wanting you to start smiling again
Mommy, do you not need Rika?
Eh…
Rika perhaps…
《It would have been better if we didn't have a child.》
《It would've been better if hadn't had a child!》
I would be a good girl so…
Rika would be a good girl so...
Midori, didn't you say for the sake of Rika, you would endure it all?
Rika-chan, has only been crying.
Is this really for Rika's sake?
I do not really understand things like examinations but
is it something that should have a child brought to tears?
For the sake of your companions, to go as far as you have,
do you have to match up with them?
I will say this clearly.
If that is the case, from here on,
I have no reason or intention of matching up with you guys!
Because I am working hard for Haruto's sake.
If Haruto is not smiling, there is no meaning for working hard.
That's why I'm not leaving the kindergarten.
Because those unspoken rules that made the children cry, are fucked up!
It's the same for parents, but to children
seeing their mother's smile is their best happiness
Rika-chan
It was really difficult for Rika-chan's mommy
That's why she got angry at Rika-chan but,
the truth is,
she really loves Rika-chan.
Really?
Really
Every mom
loves their child
They love them too much, that there are various misunderstandings
I'm sorry
(Fumi) Goodbye～ Goodbye! Thanks for your hard work.
(Satoko) Director Yes? Oh! What can I do for you?
You can accept the petition right?
No matter how you see it, Kamahara
is not suitable for Shizuku PreSchool.
Before it causes any more commotion…
Mrs Yano
Originally, I thought a kindergarten
should be a place that is carefree and allows the children to run around.
But the Shizuku PreSchool now...
It is hard to compliment it and say that it is carefree.
The Kamahara's, with that zeal they bring,
I'm expecting that they'll change the PreSchool's atmosphere within a moment.
But if that is so, I think Ms Kamahara would suffer.
Even so, I would like to try it.
Somehow or other, could you please wait a little more on the matter of the petition?
(Fumi) Goodbye Goodbye
Lion Roar!
If a lion is this cute, then mom will attack and eat it!
Roar! Roar!
Good grief your thoughtlessness is also something to be shocked about.
Shinnosuke-sensei?
*Sensei = teacher
You, do you want to leave the PreSchool or not?? Which is it?
I do not want to leave but-
No buts
If you do not want to leave, please act a little more passive
It was a good thing Mrs Odadera brought that situation to a close
What? Perhaps, you are worried?
Of course not! Goodbye
Shinnosuke-sensei is different from usual.
I know right
What am I doing.
I'm sorry Rika
(Vibration)
(Shizuko) There's a mother there that makes such fun bentos.
When it comes to your mother,
Even if you made her do it, it would be lacking and unprepossessing.
Without even saying "I'm done", a person with bad manners.
I wonder who is she similar to?
I am sorry, I will clean it up immediately.
This will do. Hmm, but if it's this 500yen, it would be harsh.
Aiming for 500yen!!
I did not think you would come obediently.
Because I wanted to thank you
for taking us home that time...
and also for encouraging me.
It seems like…
something good happened.
Rather than a good thing,
or perhaps I should say somehow I was brought to my senses a little.
Yes, this is deli-kitchen "Gohanya".
Yes, oh really? Oh, I'm sorry.
*She slipped into informal speech, hence the apology.
Certainly.
Yes, the day after tomorrow at 12pm, at Nihonbashi's district center,
30 Healthy bento right?
Thank you!
Hooray!
To my dad in heaven,
Mom seems to slowly be increasing with difficult problems
Please protect us from heaven
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