World Masterpiece Theater
Kaorimoch & Silver Zero Subs
Kikoeru kashira
Do you hear? Hooves beating
Original story by Lucy Maud Montgomery
AKAGE NO ANNE
Hizume no oto
A carriage goes through the gentle hills
Yuruyakana oka wo nutte
Kaketekuru basha
Someone comes to pick me up
Mukae ni kuru no mukae ni kuru no ne
And takes me
Dare ka ga
Watashi wo tsureteyuku no ne
Shiroi hana no michi he
To the avenue with white flowers
To the home of wind
Kaze no furusato he
He takes me
Tsureteyuku no ne
I'm sure
Tsureteyuku no ne
The Winter at Queen's
Welcome home, Matthew.
I'm back with Anne's letter.
Anne wrote?
Yes.
Would you read it to me please?
Don't hurry me. My eyes have not been good recently.
I can't see anything without my reading glasses.
As expected, Anne cannot come home before the Spring exams end.
Spring!
Since the Christmas holidays, all of Avonlea's students
have not been returning home but using their weekends to revise instead.
Besides preparing for the exams,
the heavy snow has not helped either.
I had intended to help out during the vacation,
but I'm buried under piles of work, and I do want to do well,
Please forgive me and await my glorious return in Spring.
Please take care of yourselves especially in the Winter.
There's still 5 months to the exams.
Yes.
If everyone's working that hard, then she doesn't have a choice.
But it would do her good to come home and relax sometimes.
She's always buried under her books. That poor child.
Yes.
This 5 months seem to be dragging by.
I know exactly what you mean.
To the Cuthberts who are anxiously awaiting Anne's return,
the 5 months seem extraordinarily long.
Anne is working very hard.
Although she doesn't reveal this to those around her.
But she's competing secretly with Gilbert Blythe,
just like she used to do at Avonlea.
Just without that mean streak though.
She now treats him as a sparring partner.
What is the matter?
It's nearly one. Time for bed.
I'm sorry, I'm just about to finish this.
Don't be stubborn, you are going to make yourself ill.
I know.
Come on, Gilbert.
Take that!
Gilbert!
Being handsome has its rewards, you get praise, win or lose.
That's so unfair.
I heard that there are 3 candidates for the Gold award this year.
Which 3?
The first must be Gilbert Blythe.
I don't know the ranking but Gilbert is one of them.
You are also in the running, Anne.
We have to look at the rankings then.
As a girl, I would prefer Anne to get the prize.
Me too, Anne, you can't disappoint us,
although it's no mean feat to beat Gilbert.
The glory of all the girls at Queen's will be lying on Anne's shoulders.
It's such a heavy responsibility, I'm not sure I can bear it.
How can we win with all that negativity?
You are the chosen one, just walk on to your goal.
Why is life so unfair?
We are having trouble graduating and Anne's talking about first place.
You are the prettiest girl here,
however Stella is the prettiest with brains.
Even Jane is an honors student.
What is the big deal with being first?
Don't you know that you are Number 1 in at least this area?
Josie Pye, you are the meanest person here.
Don't say anymore. That is not glorious.
Really?
Come on girls, don't fight anymore.
You are just lonely without Anne.
But Anne won't be back till Spring.
Alright, alright. I know...
What is wrong with you, Matthew?
Matthew, be strong. Matthew.
Should we send a telegraph to Anne?
I'm not cursing Matthew but
its bitterly cold, it can't be good for his bad heart.
What can Anne do even if she's here?
Anne is studying very hard now.
She mentioned in her letter that she's determined to do well in this exam,
and this is not the first time Matthew's sick.
That's true, but I still feel,
now is not the time to be studying.
No, Mrs Lynde, there's no need to send for Anne.
Matthew.
Matthew, you have to lie down.
I'm alright.
If we send for her everytime I'm sick, she wouldn't be able to concentrate.
There's no need to worry, Marilla.
I know.
But, Matthew, Marilla might not be able
to handle everything on her own if you fall ill.
It's alright.
No, I have raised more than 10 children, I understand,
but a girl should...
No, we can't send for Anne no matter what.
I'm sorry, Marilla.
But we have enough help, and I can still work.
Just don't send for Anne yet.
Oh dear.
I knew both of you would be stubborn about this,
but I didn't know you placed so much emphasis on education.
Just judging from this talk,
you seem energized enough.
On Sunday,
Anne would pay Ms Barry a visit and go to church together.
This is the only activity that she allowed herself to indulge in.
Oh yes, Anne. Is Matthew feeling better recently?
What?
His heart.
What's wrong with Matthew's heart?
He collapsed recently because of his heart.
No one told you about this?
His heart hasn't been good, and it keeps coming back.
It seems to me that you were not aware about his condition.
What is going on?
Ms Barry, can you tell me exactly what is wrong with Matthew.
I'm not too sure myself.
It appears that his heart is very weak.
Weak heart!
It probably isn't very serious if no one has informed you.
But the Cuthberts are so good to you.
They actually kept this from you, so as not to worry you.
Anne, calm down.
Don't worry too much. Have a good dinner.
Anne feels responsible for Matthew's heart condition.
She suspects that Matthew kept the truth
from her so as not to worry her.
Just thinking about it made her uncomfortable.
What's wrong, Anne?
What are you doing here?
Marilla, why didn't you tell me?
What's the matter? Is something wrong in school?
It's Matthew.
Matthew's sick, isn't he?
Oh, it's about this, isn't it? Who told you?
Ms Barry told me.
Matthew has been sick for some time,
and I never knew!
I can't forgive myself!
Don't blame yourself like that. It's our fault for not telling you.
Matthew's not lying in bed, don't worry.
Sit down, it's cold outside.
Where is he?
He's here.
Matthew, Matthew.
How do you feel?
I heard about your heart. Is it serious?
Anne, I'm alright. Look at me. I'm still as strong as ever.
Matthew, Matthew!
Anne braved a snowstorm just to see you.
My heart almost stopped when I heard from Ms Barry.
My heart almost stopped too when I saw you walk in from that storm.
That's enough bad hearts around already.
That is true.
Although it is a shock,
but we haven't seen you for 2 months.
Yes, Anne, welcome home.
I was so frightened when I heard about your ailment.
You must be very upset, Matthew.
It must be awful when it starts acting up again.
Yes, but it gets better very quickly.
Have you seen a doctor?
At times.
That will not do. You must have a proper checkup.
The doctor said it was not life-threatening.
People get sick when they are old.
Don't worry too much.
We kept it from you only because it wasn't serious.
The best medicine for Matthew is to see you doing well.
Right, Matthew?
However we are very touched by you coming home.
Yes.
I understand.
Anne's sudden return filled Green Gables with warmth again.
The Cuthberts enjoy a long-awaited family gathering once again.
Anne was even more determined when she returned to Charlottesville.
Not long after, Spring came from nowhere.
Dear Diana, how are you?
Although I'm in Charlottesville,
I'm thinking about Lovers' Lane,
Snow Queen, the orchards, and everything from Avonlea.
I remember these places every time Spring comes around.
I heard that your birthday party was very successful.
I feel bad not being able to be there to offer my blessings.
Although the final exams are just round the corner,
I'm not going to worry about it. I'm just going to try my best.
With this letter, I'm sending you a glass brooch
which would look lovely on you.
Although it's a little late, Happy Birthday nonetheless.
Your bosom buddy, Anne Shirley.
I can't stand it anymore. I don't see any point in life.
I feel the same way.
What I really don't understand are the pathetic words and sighs.
Go on with your studies.
To the students facing the final exams,
the arrival of Spring didn't seem quite as welcoming.
I can't believe that the school term is coming to an end.
Now's not the time to talk about this.
I think the exams are important
but can't you feel that with
flowers in full bloom everywhere, and the blue sky above,
the exams don't seem that crucial anymore.
Spring comes every year.
Anne, you only say that because
you are going to ace the exams.
We are struggling to get promoted.
I don't want to be retained.
That's why we don't particularly want to hear your philosophies now.
That's right, I've lost 7kg in 2 weeks.
I can't life my spirits no matter what I do.
But at least I feel as if I'm getting some studying done.
We spent so much for the semester here,
it would be terrible if we failed.
I'm not as bothered by the money.
If I can't make it this year, I can try again. My father can afford it.
Yes, Anne, Frank told me the Professor's
almost sure that Gilbert had won the Gold medal...
and that Emily had the highest chance of getting the Scholarship.
He said that he didn't hear your name at all.
This is definitely going to make me sad tomorrow.
But I just have to think about Green Gables and the flowers,
and Lovers' Lane, the little sheep,
the award and scholarship don't seem that important anymore.
I have tried my best and have understood the meaning of battle.
As long as I understand that, it's alright.
Everyone, lets not study anymore today.
Look at the beautiful sky ahead
and think about a different place.
Avonlea filled with purple flowers, imagine that breath taking sight.
I'm just not in the mood.
My head's filled with terror that I won't find my name on the Pass list.
I will be so upset.
I think I'll be joining you in that.
The final exams are finally here.
How did you do, Anne?
I just glanced at Gilbert, he seems to be very confident.
What about you, Anne?
I'm leaving this in God's hands.
I'm going to fail my Math.
There's nothing to worry about. You can try again.
What a beautiful sunset.
Ruby, what are you wearing to the graduation ceremony?
I ordered a gown from Carmody not long ago,
It should be here soon.
But we will only get to use it if we are able to graduate.
I have ordered a couple of gowns from the shops here,
I intend to pick the best one.
I'll be wearing that crystal blue gown
from last Spring. I love it.
To Anne,
it didn't matter what she wore.
She is just trying to dissolve the exhaustion from battle.
In the waning sunset,
dreaming of all the hope and possibilities that await her.
Once the grueling exams were over,
the awards and scholarship winners will be announced soon.
Next on Anne of Green Gables The Glory and the Dream
Please enjoy.
Hashittemo hashittemo
Owaranai hana no nami
Mizuumi ha tooku
Moeru kumo ha motto tooku
Hana no naka de ichinichiha owaru
Samenai yume mitai ni