Finally, the national mock exams.
Listen. Don't worry about getting good results.
Begin!
I even took my daughter's money and left.
I can't simply go back like this!
The 5 of us are the founders of Tomon Seminar.
Does she know about your illness?
No. Or rather, I can't tell her.
I don't think you can hide this forever.
The probability of meeting that special someone is 1 out of 2.4 billion.
What happened, Okita? It's not like you at all.
Are you troubled over something?
Just when I was starting to enjoy studying...
"Success rate of qualifying for Todai: less than 5%".
You'll be fine. I'm right behind you.
Just you wait and see, Todai!
Oh, welcome back!
Have you grown slightly taller?
...Of course not. Ha ha ha.
- Where did you go? - Oh, I was unexpectedly near.
I'm not asking about that!
Return my money.
Quick!
Don't be so aggressive. I'll return it to you soon.
It's just that many things happened and it's gone...
- Huh!? - I'll return it to you soon.
I already asked the lady boss at my previous job so I'll work there again.
Oh. Hey, I'm hungry.
Make some baked curry.
How can you say that with that look!
You have the guts to say that. But baked curry? Why is it baked?
The one I ate at a cafe recently was really delicious.
- I don't care about that! - Hey, you left this here.
Success rate of qualifying for Todai: less than 5%. E grade.
If the consumption tax can be reduced to that amount,
it'll be good though...
You're still studying? Won't the university entrance exams cost quite a bit?
Why do you have to take them and pay for that when...
...you have to pay for the classes as well?
I have no intention of quitting.
Eh!? Don't be stubborn. What's impossible is impossible.
You're similar to me so you're not cut out for studying.
Come on. Even if you quit, there's no need to be sad.
Ah, lady boss? Yeah, a relative met with an accident.
It happened suddenly and I couldn't contact you.
So if there are any vacancies, I hope you'll let me work there again...
So she lied that she had already asked to work there.
Cinderella surely thought about this.
If only her mother was still alive...
If only her father didn't remarry...
But...
It's useless no matter how many times you say "if".
In the real world, even if you say "if"...
Magic won't just happen and your wishes won't come true.
That's why we can only fight by ourselves and win the battle.
If this goes in, I can live for one more year.
If this goes in... one more year.
That was a lie. It doesn't count.
A lie. A lie. That was a lie! Ah!
[Juken no Cinderella]
[July, 2016]
Essential point for exams. [July, 2016]
Essential point for exams.
Think of exam questions as the baggage of excursions.
Yes!
Yes?
You looked forward to school excursions last time, didn't you?
You would check if you missed packing any items the night before...
...and would check once again before you set off the next morning.
Yeah. Whether I've already packed my snacks in!
It's the same for exams.
When you thought you've solved it, you let down your guard and didn't look back at it.
That's when a careless mistake happens.
For example, this question in the recent mock exam.
You thought you already solved it and didn't check your calculation, right?
I'm sorry!
You had let down your guard.
So that you won't make careless mistakes, you should have the habit of checking.
In just a few seconds, you can prevent mistakes.
Accustom yourself to doing that.
- Got it. - Ah...
Alright. From today, we shall start on world history.
World history! Alright, bring it on!
Alright, bring it on!
What's wrong?
- Hey. - Eh?
It's obvious that your level of enthusiasm is strange today.
- Did something happen? - Nothing.
It's rare to see someone who's as bad at lying as you.
She came back.
I see.
And what did she say?
- "Have you grown taller?" - Eh?
No no, I didn't grow taller.
Ah... but why did she come back suddenly?
Who knows.
Because she's penniless and there's nothing she could do?
She will go back to work at the same shop.
Well, either way, I don't care. Come on, let's start on world history.
There is a lot to study for world history. However, history is quite simple.
Basically, a stud appears, rules over the country and then gradually loses power.
Eventually, a new stud appears and establishes a new country.
It's a repetition of that.
What an irony.
Are you thinking about the cram school?
In that case, you can just establish a new one.
Your new country.
I see. You're right.
But there's really a lot to remember.
Memorisation is your weapon, right?
But...
There are taiga dramas and movies with historical figures as the main characters.
Some people may say that they include wrong historical facts and
tell others not to watch them but that's not the case at all.
After all, if you can take an interest in the characters' doings,
you will naturally remember them.
The things that humans are interested in...
They will enjoy them and remember them immediately.
I don't watch dramas... and movie tickets are costly.
In that case, find other ways in which you can enjoy them.
For example, including missions in your daily life.
- Missions? - Yes.
Mission, huh?
Yes yes yes. The pork soba is ready.
- Ah~ I'm hungry! - Here you go~
- This is it! - Ah...
Recite the six dynasties in history.
Until you can recite everything, I will hold on to this.
- Eh!? - It's a mission to get your food.
Do this with fun.
Six dynasties? Even I have forgotten them too.
Then until you can recite all the six dynasties, don't blink.
No, they'll dry up! My eyes will close!
- Show your Todai spirit! - I don't have such a spirit!
- Then, I'll head to school. - Yeah.
- Don't fall asleep. - I won't do that.
Ah, regarding your transfer to New York... They're looking forward to it.
Ah... thank you very much.
- Shall we proceed with it? - Yes.
If you have any side effects to the drugs, you may be hospitalised.
I don't think you can hide this forever.
Ah... I'll finish up my work here as soon as possible.
Hey. Have you met or talked to Yuta recently?
Eh? No... what's the matter?
He seems to be very depressed...
I wonder if it's because of his mock exam results but I haven't asked.
Mock exam results?
He usually gets an A grade but he got C this time.
I wonder what happened? After all, he even quit baseball to study.
I hope it's not because of love troubles or anything like that.
It's been said that when boys date during the exam period, 80% of them will fail.
That's why I thought I shouldn't get in his way so I'm holding back.
It's an important period.
Sorry, my mock exam results were really bad.
From today, I'll be asking Igarashi-sensei...
...to coach me and give me lessons as much as possible.
I don't want to. Jeez, Tora-san~
- Let's get married. - Welcome.
Welcome...
- Oh, welcome. - Do you know him?
Yeah. May I?
You actually come to such places.
I thought you would drink at more expensive places like in Ginza.
Want a drink? I'll give you a discount.
I can keep a bottle for half a year.
- Green tea highball. - Lady boss, two green tea highballs.
Coming right up~
You look gloomy. Did something bad happen?
Why did you leave suddenly?
...And then you came back suddenly.
Eh? This is none of your business, right?
It's an important period for her now.
Are you telling me not to get in her way?
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Alright, cheers!
I just want her to wake up to reality.
Shouldn't the parent support the child?
Do you have children?
Just as I thought. Then, you won't understand.
- Understand what? - In your cram school...
Do you think all the parents...
...who sent their children there are doing their best for them?
That's just for show.
They just want to become parents of children who entered Todai.
That will mean their way of raising their kids isn't wrong...
...and they will think of themselves as admirable.
- No... - You guys are like that too, right?
That's why on those windows of the cram school where passersby can see...
...you guys put up those eye-catching posters of the successful candidates.
You don't even care about their lives after they graduate from university.
Just by making them enter a good university, you already think that...
...you have changed the students' lives and become complacent.
That isn't for the children. It's for your self-satisfaction, isn't it?
Am I right?
There's no time left. She doesn't have the time to be bothered by you...
Did Maki say that? Or was that you?
If you're really thinking for Maki, no matter how many years it takes,
you can just help her to enter Todai, can't you?
Well, I'm against it either way though.
I will look after her. I'm her mother, after all.
She said, "I want to leave this house quickly."
"Bring me to Todai," she screamed from her heart.
For her, I will...
Sorry, there was an insect~
[Who started the Yellow Turban Rebellion?] [What was the An-Shi Rebellion that was started by An Lushan & Shi Siming?]
[What was the dynasty in which Ardashir I ruled over Mesopotamia?]
[Year 1066. What was the battle between the Duke of Normandy and King of England?]
I shall partake!
[When was the Germanic tribes' migration?]
Year 375.
Alright, I've obtained the mayonnaise.
[Who established the Carolingian dynasty?]
Arrgh... who was it? [Who established the Carolingian dynasty?]
Arrgh... who was it?
Ah. Pepin.
Alright!
What a strange name.
The war of liberation in Europe was in 1813.
Napoleon was in Leipzig...
What's this?
Jeez!
You're still studying at this hour?
There were many strange papers pasted around in the house.
- I took them down. - Don't do that without permission.
You're the one who pasted them without permission!
Hey, won't you put your studies aside for today and...
...eat the pudding together with me? I got these from a customer.
No thanks.
This is really shaky like a jelly. Look, the caramel is light brown...
- Don't disturb me! - Hey, wait...
2000 yen...
I wasted it.
I see. Congratulations.
- Thank you. - When will you leave?
September, at the earliest.
If I ever go to New York, bring me around.
Did you only come to say that?
Igarashi's illness seems to be quite serious.
Sorry but due to confidentiality reasons, I can't say anything to non-families.
I already heard from him.
He came to consult me about the distribution of his property.
I see. So he has already told you.
As the tumour is near his brain stem, surgery is out of the question.
Because he's young, it's advancing considerably fast.
Didn't you already hear from him?
Hey. Stop doing things like that.
I'm sorry. Recently, I overheard you talking to Igarashi.
It was weighing on my mind.
Can't he be saved?
How much time does he have left?
What will you do even if you know?
Will you look after him?
What about going to America?
- I can't give that up, can I? - If that's the case...
That's enough.
The coefficient of x is wrong.
Ah... again!
- Calculate it properly! - I'm doing that!
Calm down. If you're irritated, you won't be able to concentrate.
Why do I keep making the same mistakes? This is frustrating.
Stretch out your hand.
Come on.
What's this?
Chew on it with all your might. You'll feel refreshed.
The sugar content will refresh your brain too.
Listen. A careless mistake is a thing that anyone can make.
Don't rush. Believe in yourself.
If you find that difficult, believe in me who believes in you.
Eh?
I'm the best teacher in Japan. It is I who chose you.
I won't turn my back on you.
I'll definitely keep my promise to make you enter Todai.
I will work hard.
I'm sorry. For getting irritated.
What's this all of a sudden?
You seem to look tired recently.
It's because of me, right?
Certainly, dealing with a student like you...
...is more exhausting than a special advanced class of 25 students.
You're right.
Come on.
The number you are calling is currently unavailable.
Moving the body seems to help with studying.
That's true. It can be a great stress reliever too.
Is studying for the entrance exam similar to practising for a match?
- Eh, what's that? - Well, I just thought that...
...if it's similar to baseball, I might be able to help.
Well, it doesn't get your clothes dirty.
Then, I'll keep score for you.
Telling someone my every score is a little...
Why not? I've even seen you naked!
Ouch, it hurts.
That's because... you came in when I was changing, Seina!
Sorry!
You're not hurt. Thank goodness.
Oh oh...
Alright, let's do this! Hurry up!
An agreement that was signed at the Washington Conference...
- The Pacific Ocean... - Endo!
Murai!
Why?
Ah... I was released on bail.
I was cheated, or rather... I was just threatened to help out.
Well, it doesn't change the fact that I'm a fool.
I see.
Is it really alright for you to treat me?
I promised to treat you if you pass your makeup exams, didn't I?
- You remembered? - Yeah.
What were you doing just now? Makeup exams again?
No. Entrance exams.
- Hmm? - I'm studying for the entrance exams.
- Will frogs rain from the sky tomorrow? - No, they won't!
Are you serious? Where are you applying to?
Todai.
Huh?
Todai.
- Are you kidding? - I'm serious.
Somehow, many things happened and a cram school teacher...
I mean, a former cram school teacher is teaching me how to study.
He said he will bring me to Todai.
- Have you been cheated? - Eh?
Well, I'm not in the position to say you're stupid but Todai is...
I was like, "Huh?" in the beginning too.
But he told me, "If it's you, you'll be fine."
No one has ever said that to me before.
I thought I can just try doing that for once...
...and so I decided to do it.
- What about you, Murai? - Eh?
Dance. You're going to America, aren't you?
Well, that's... already impossible.
Eh?
My dream is too overambitious...
Well, I don't think I have that kind of talent anyway.
How do I say this? I'm exhausted from having my dreams crushed.
Could you be Endo-san?
Ah! You're the daughter, right?
What is it?
Your mother borrowed money from us, didn't return it and ran away.
How much is it?
2 million.
You learned in kindergarten to return what you've borrowed, right?
Yes.
If the person doesn't pay up, the family has to do so.
That's the rule.
I don't have... so much money.
In that case, can't you earn it?
Stop that. The young lady is scared.
Sorry.
We'll be back.
Welcome home.
- Why are you here!? - This is my house.
You pretended to be away when I was in danger out there?
Eh, did they do anything to you?
They didn't.
- What a relief. - It's not a relief at all!
Why do you have debts? You not only stole my money?
- It couldn't be helped. - What was that?
Because it couldn't be helped, you borrowed 2 million?
You always told me to make use of men, didn't you?
In that case, you can just make use of men to get money.
I thought I could do something about that by myself.
Huh?
I wanted to open a small diner together with you.
That's why I borrowed money but then I was cheated and...
...the money was taken away...
Together with me?
A diner run by the beautiful parent and child.
It will surely become the talk of the town.
Oh, for the shop interior, I can leave it to your preferences.
- What are you saying? - Eh?
What are you saying when you have nothing but debts to your name!?
- Why do you get in my way like this? - Get in your way? What did you say?
- I'm doing this for you, Maki... - Don't decide my future on your own!
I will go to Todai. I will leave this place.
I don't want to run a shop with you.
I'm different from you.
I don't want to lead a miserable life like yours!
- There's no way you will pass. - As I said, don't decide that by yourself!
Mom, do you really dislike it if I go above you?
Is that why you're getting in my way like this?
You can't even do anything by yourself.
It's not as if I'm leading this kind of life because I enjoy it.
I'm desperate because I have to feed you!
So it's my fault? Then why did you give birth to me?
Because I thought I wanted to give birth to you. Because I was happy.
Because I thought I wanted to live for you!
That's why I even did that...
Did what?
I told him over and over again to stop but...
...he still couldn't quit betting and pachinko. He even racked up debts...
At that rate, you and I wouldn't be able to survive.
What do you mean?
Didn't Dad leave because he had another woman?
I thought he would be better off dead.
It might not be much but if I could have his life insurance,
I could at least pay back the interest for his debts...
Eh...?
If I could kill him, I would.
What happened?
Did he leave because of you?
Answer me!
I got myself another man.
Huh?
It couldn't be helped.
Don't mess with me.
Don't turn my life upside down because of your "it couldn't be helped"!
This place isn't very clean though.
It's my uncle's company dormitory.
I shouldn't bring anyone here but well, it should be fine.
Sorry for being so sudden. May I borrow this table?
Yeah.
- Is it too warm? Is this okay? - I don't have an air conditioner so I'm used to it.
I see.
Sorry for troubling you. I'll leave tomorrow.
Well, I don't really mind though...
Is studying fun?
It's tough. There's too much content to remember.
Then...
But every time I remember something new, I feel as if I have progressed a step forward.
And if I can progress step by step,
I may be able to see a different view...
I started to think like that. I'm just repeating Sensei's opinion though.
Amazing. You've been brainwashed.
Somehow, this is frustrating. It's not like that.
Goodnight~
At that rate, you and I wouldn't be able to survive.
If I could kill him, I would.
I got myself another man.
I'm sorry!
I have my difficulties.
Um... I will help out so please take me in for the time being.
What happened? I'm fine with it though.
- Yeah. - Thank you very much.
Eh~ Then we'll make you help out with various matters, shall we?
- Yes. - What about Igarashi? Does he know?
He didn't pick up the phone.
What on earth is he doing?
Hello. Maki-chan is at my shop now.
She said you didn't pick up your phone. Where are you now?
What? Singapore!?
Let me...
Hello. Sensei?
Yeah. Sorry for not picking up your call.
I'm currently in Singapore for work.
Someone I know will be setting up a cram school here for the children of expatriates.
He implored me to lend him a hand.
I see...
Well, I'll be back next week. Do your revision questions.
I got it. Ah, Sensei.
What is it?
International phone calls are expensive. I'm hanging up.
You have pneumonia. It was wise of you to come to the hospital.
I already have a headache to deal with.
It can't be helped. Reduction in white blood cells is a side effect of the anti-cancer drug.
Your immunity has weakened.
Rest well and let's try to restore your immunity.
Let me out in one week.
Yeah.
[Komiya Junichi]
Yes.
Eh?
Igarashi has been hospitalised?
Why didn't you pick up my call?
Sorry. I was busy.
Ah... I have to go to my classes.
Hey, wait...
Are you avoiding me because of your mock exam results?
Or... are you dating someone?
I don't have anyone like that.
I just... It's an important time for you now, Yuta-kun...
I don't care about that!
Why?
Why do you not care?
You said, "I want to go to Todai," didn't you?
"Let's work hard," you said.
That's why I...
I can't do anything at all.
You've been on my mind, Maki.
- I... - Stop it.
Oh!
Howdy~
Howdy...
Howdy... eh?
Who is that guy? Maki's boyfriend?
It doesn't matter, does it? Leave them alone.
You forgot this. It was under the futon.
Thank you.
Why can't peace continue forever?
Eh, what's wrong? A deep conversation all of a sudden?
I'm talking about world history.
Just when you think it's peaceful, a war begins.
And when you think it's peaceful again, another war begins.
Even though everyone should want to live in peace...
Why can't things go smoothly?
Hey.
Shall we go out for a change of pace?
Come on, hurry up! Here, here!
Alright, it's a contest.
Bring it on.
- Ah! - Hooray!
Damn it!
- Alright! - Ah!
Damn it. How frustrating!
Yay! Hooray!
Yuta?
Did something happen? You look gloomy.
I don't understand myself anymore.
I don't know anymore...
I don't wish to see you like this.
Seina?
Won't I do?
I like you.
That was fun!
- Really? - Yeah.
I see. I'm glad.
Ah, I want to see your dance.
- Eh? - Show me the best dance in the world.
Amazing! Cool!
[Igarashi Toru]
Come in.
What is it?
The visiting hours are already over.
I heard that it's uncertain if you can live for another year.
Did you hear from Komiya?
That guy disqualifies as a doctor.
Did you come running here after you heard that?
That makes me happy.
What do you intend to do?
- About what? - You're going to die, aren't you?
What are you doing?
Making that girl qualify for Todai... Aren't there other things to do?
Because you know you're going to die, you want to do a good deed at the end?
It isn't like that, right?
Oh? Isn't that girl cute?
- She's cute. - Are you alone? Hey.
- Let's go to karaoke together. - No thanks.
- Don't say that. - Hey, let go of me!
- Come on. Just an hour. - Stop it. Stop it.
What are you guys doing?
- Huh? - Murai!
Why are you acting cool? Huh?
No! You can't cause a ruckus now!
- Stop it. Let go! - Stop that. Hey!
- It's fine, isn't it? Let's play. - Let go of her!
What are you doing!?
Stop it!
You have always been like this.
It's always about yourself.
When I left at that time, too.
You neither tried to stop me nor asked me why.
You were acting cool as if you were respecting my opinion.
In the end, you're just unable to admit that you're wrong, right?
Like this, you never got to the core of the problem...
...and you led people by the nose.
You've always been a coward!
That's not the reason why I didn't say anything at that time.
I don't want to hear your excuses.
You particularly have excuses when you want to make yourself look better!
You're using that girl as a tool to spite Kimura so that's why you chose her.
Am I right?
Yeah.
It's my final obstinate act.
I knew it. You haven't changed at all.
You're selfish.
Yes.
You just have to be the worst.
You're the worst human being!
What do you mean?
- Yes. Usami-san? - Toko-chan?
Will you help us out? Do you remember Maki-chan?
Ah... Endo-san?
What happened to her?
Koutou police station? I got it. I'll go over immediately.
- What happened? - You should wait here.
- What did that girl do? - I'll explain to you later. Lie down!
Please.
- Endo-san. - Toko-san!
My friend did it for me... It isn't Murai's fault.
- They were the ones who started it... - Calm down.
I'll go and talk to them properly.
Murai is currently on bail. But because of me...
I understand. It will be fine.
Please help him.
- I've explained to them properly. - What about Murai?
They're questioning him so it seems he can't go back tonight.
For now.
Why?
What did you do!? What were you doing at such an important time?
Playing around with a guy and causing trouble.
Why did you work so hard for?
Were you lying when you said that you will work hard!?
Huh? Lying?
You're the one who lied to me!
Why are you here? Shouldn't you be in Singapore?
Why?
- Did you deceive me? - No.
You even said you wouldn't abandon me.
I haven't abandoned you.
Then why were you not around when I needed you the most!?
That's why this happened!
When you said you will believe in me...
...and that you will be beside me, I was happy.
Because you are around...
I thought I will be able to fulfil a big dream too. And yet...
- It's not like that. - I don't want to hear any excuses!
After all, you will just say, "it couldn't be helped," right?
To you, nothing can be done but...
To me, everything has to do with it!
After all, you're...
...going to disappear from me too, right?
If that's the case...
If that's the case, don't be nice to me in the first place!
Igarashi? Hey...
Hey...
Igarashi. Hey, are you alright?
What should we do... Hey, hang in there. Igarashi!
Hey! Wait...
What is this? Explain yourself.
I'm...
...going to die.
[225 days to Todai entrance exams]
Subtitles by carameltz