Oh, so that's the deal!
What?
Huh?
Yeah?
Wow. Look at all those new wristwatches.
Oh, this looks good.
What do you think?
Huh? Oh, this would certainly help me stand out...
I agree. It’s not like the other watches.
Maybe I should get one for myself.
Okay, I have decided!
I’ll get the ordinary one.
...Oh?
I don’t want to stand out from the crowd.
Oh, I see.
Precisely.
Watch shop
Ton-chan!
Igawa-sensei...
Ordinariness
Hey, Maririn, do you have math today?
Oh, thank you so much!
You owe me one packet of juice.
Oh, Ton-chan.
Yoo-hoo! Hi Ton-chan!
Sensei!
I've been thinking about our after-school activities lately.
What's with her. She’s acting weird.
Maybe that rumor was true after all.
What rumor?
Ton-chan’s been acting a little arrogant lately...
What?
Well, she is smart and fluent in English.
That’s why Igawa’s fond of her.
Has he really...?
And that's why...
What?
...that’s probably why Ton-chan's acting so full of herself lately.
You’re kidding!
Why would Ton-chan...
She was my best friend in elementary school.
We were neighbors, so we went to the same school.
We were in the same class last year.
But when we even got to be in the same 1st year class in middle school,
before i knew it, we hardly spoke to one another.
(a plus b) equals (a plus b) equals ...
I guess Ton-chan really has changed.
Changing Room
Ton-chan...
I wonder if she's going to see Igawa again.
Yeah, maybe.
Of course she is!
She’s apple-polishing. There’s something fishy going on.
Yeah. She sure is acting strange.
Yeah, and she's always smiling.
What is she thinking?
You could almost say that she’s an alien!
She sure ain’t normal!
You can say that again!
She's probably picking up some strange brainwaves from outer space.
You’re so mean!
Like this - bzzzzttt! Bzzzzttt!
C’mon Yuu-chan. Hurry up!
Yuu-chan!
Oh, right. Sorry.
Ton-chan must’ve forgotten something.
They assumed things without any basis, and made up those horrible rumors about her.
She's the type that's easily misunderstood.
Well, come to think of it, there’s a lot we don’t know about her.
Remember, we said similar things!
Like, “Ton-chan lives in her own world.”
Oh yeah. We did tease her...
I’d have to say Smap.
Smap's so yesterday! "I Love Junior" is in right now, you know.
Oh, I've seen them!
Well, I’m quite fond of Aikawa-kun.
Wow, that's so unexpected!
Hey, how about you, Ton-chan?
Yeah, you haven’t told us who your idol is.
So who’s your role model?
I don't like him, but... as far as role models go... I’d have to go with Kubota Masaru-san.
Wha...?!
Who's he?
He's the anchorman for the 5:30 news.
Even though he only covers local events, he seems intelligent, and he knows a lot.
It’s like visiting another planet.
Before, I only watch the news on holidays, but now I'm able to get in the mood to see it every day.
Oh, I just love the news!
Ton-chan’s quite eccentric.
But, she doesn’t seem to get along with others...
Maybe I should go talk to her.
What would you say?
I’d encourage her to blend in more, and be more social.
Will that work?
Ton-chan does things at her own pace, so she probably hasn't even noticed.
I'll give it a try.
Yuu-chan!
Ah... Um... Ton-chan-
I mean, have you seen Tobita-san?
No, sorry.
Is she even here today?
Don’t be mean! I saw her earlier today.
Oh! Ton-chan!
Yuu-chan!
Ah... Um... You know...
Oh, sorry.
I need to see Igawa-sensei. I’m running late.
So... I'm really sorry...
I'll see you later, okay?
W-What's with her? I was showing my concern for her.
Does she care about her teacher more than me?
Ton-chan really has changed.
Naganuma-kun!
Yo!
Have you seen Yuu-chan?
Isn’t she with the music club?
The music room...?
Oh, no. If I remember, she's in the courtyard today.
Thanks.
Hey, hey, hey, hey! Have you heard the rumors!?
Hear what?
They say Ton-chan and Igawa are having an affair!!
No way!!
They were walking together last Sunday. I don’t know why.
That's when I saw them!
Say what you want. I don’t think they’re having an affair.
That's what I thought, too.
Yeah!
Ah!
But it seems it's a fact that Ton-chan wants to improve her grades, so she's been sucking up to Igawa-sensei.
She wants better grades?
I actually overheard something in the staff room yesterday.
Is that so?
Tobita and her friends...?
Yes. I'll bring them with me this Sunday.
If they’re happy, I’m happy too.
Bring them with him? Where would he take them?
I don't know, but he only takes smart students with him to go out to have fun.
Maybe he’s taking them to the amusement park.
No way!
It's really unbelievable. It’s like she’s the teacher’s pet.
It kinda seems that way... If it turns out that's how it really is, I'll be a little angry.
Ah!
Ton-chan!
I brought your laundry.
Oh, thanks.
Well, this sure brings back memories.
The two of you were inseparable back then.
Yeah...
Have you hung out with her lately?
Well...
When I went to the supermarket, Ton-chan saw me and said hello.
She hasn't changed at all.
I wonder...
Oh, I remember this. It's from her birthday.
You were the only one there.
She didn't tell anyone when it was...
...but you remembered.
And she went with us when you wanted to go get some grown-up clothes.
That's enough.
Ton-chan looks really nice in this picture.
I said that's enough!
She’s apple-polishing. There’s something fishy going on.
Yeah. She sure is acting strange.
Yeah, and she's always smiling.
What is she thinking?
You could almost say that she’s an alien!
She's probably picking up some strange brainwaves from outer space.
You’re so mean!
Like this - bzzzzttt! Bzzzzttt!
Ah... Um... Well...
Oh, I’m sorry.
I need to see Igawa-sensei. I’m running late.
So... I'm really sorry...
I'll see you later, okay?
But it seems it's a fact that Ton-chan wants to improve her grades, so she's been sucking up to Igawa-sensei.
If it turns out that's how it really is, I'll be a little angry.
Hello?
Hiya, Yuuko. Wanna see a movie tomorrow?
Yuuko?
Sorry, Hiroshi-kun. I can’t make it tomorrow.
I see...
I'm sorry.
It's okay. Really. You don't have to take it to heart.
I see. So, wanna go on a date next week?
Sure.
You better not stand me up!
G’bye! Sleep well.
You too.
I'm off!
Where are you going?
Kawai
I won’t be long!
Be more specific!
I’ll be back soon!
Kawai
What should I do?
Tobita
Ok then! See you later, Mom!
Japan's Scariest Ride!
Come To The Exciting Parkland!
Parkland
The amusement park...
Don’t tell me...
I knew it!
Huh?
Children's House
Children's House?
Children's House
I can’t believe I’m doing this.
Puppet Theatre
Little Red Riding Hood
Puppet Theatre
Little Red Riding Hood
Waaah! The big bad wolf!
Grr! Grr! All the better to eat you with, my dear!
SOMBODY HELP!!!
Bad wolf! Leave her alone!
Ton-chan.
I see... Ton-chan and Igawa work for the good of the community...
So she wasn't playing favorites with him...
You got me...
All’s well that ends well!
The End
What a wonderful puppet show. Don’t forget to thank these young ladies.
Thank you very much!
You're most welcome.
I'm sorry for taking up your weekend.
Don't mention it. My students are happy to do this.
Wow! It’s so cute!
I’m glad you like it.
Oh, that’s the hairpin that I...
Emergency Exit
Oh yeah! Today's your birthday, isn't it, Ton-chan?
Huh? Oh... Yes, it is.
I completely forgot! Why didn’t you remind me!
It's no big deal.
Ah!
Here.
This is my present to you.
Huh?
I wish I could get you a more expensive one.
That's all right. Thank you, Yuu-chan.
Gimme gimme!
Yay! Mine, mine!
Sorry dear.
I'm terribly sorry, but you can't have this.
Why not?
My friend gave it to me. It’s very precious to me.
Ton-chan...
Yuu-chan?
Yuu-chan!
Ton-chan...
Yuu-chan?
I'm sorry, Ton-chan. I'm sorry.
Ton-chan, I...
Wanna come with?
Sure.
Itsumo no michi itsumo no kao
An ordinary day, an ordinary face
Ton-chan.... She did not change at all.
yasashiku kata wo tataite
Tap on the gentle shoulder
nigiyakana jikan ga temanei teru
I always wave at the busy times.
yume no hanashi kare no hanashi
The words in my dream, words about him
We started thinking it was strange...
kakae kirenai toki ni wa
In the unbreakable time held in my arms,
It could have been that we're the ones who changed.
kakusazu ni zenbu hanashite misete
I will show you that I will spill everything
kitto omoide ni naru yo itsu no hi ka
One day, my future will be filled...
tsurai koto mo naita kioku mo
...with bitter, tearful memories
mayowanaide tamerawanaide omoikiri
I want to live life true to myself, never hesitating, never wavering,
Hey, Taka-chan.
We’re all unique.
Despite that we all wear the same uniform and we all look the same...
"watashirashiku" waratte miyou
and always laughing
Well, of course we are.
Yeah, of course we are.
Next Episode Report
I’m so frustrated.
Why? I don't know.
It's strange. When you're here, I'm here.
When she is there, you’re with her.
But when I'm there, you’re not.
I understand now.
Wherever you are, I’m with you, and so is she.
That’s all there is to it, right?
Next time: Love Triangle
Love Triangle
Please look forward to it!