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(Yaeji) you are going back too
(Sakurako) yes, I am
would you mind waiting just one more day?
why is it?
there was a job I was going to ask Hachan,
but she says she is too busy to prepare for a new school
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this is okay
what are you going to do?
just look at that lady does
all you have to do is like she does here you are
let's have a look!
let me see your hand
you look young, but you are quite old
(Mari)that's mean! idiot! you are supposed to be impressed
...
you were married once oh my god! you're right how do you know!
and you lead a hard life right, that's true
(Yasuji) your husband had an affair and had a child with her
he was a terrible man
I'm impressed how did you know all this?
but you are in good luck you'll be fine
you'll meet someone special this fall, you have economic fortune as well
it might mean you will marry a wealthy man
thank you very much I feel so much better
yes
next person, please
please pay me in advance aye?
1 yen, that 1 yen...
thank you very much! let's see
oh! you have unusual palm
the swirl below the lifeline shows there is a change of fate
the fate of your life in swirl will be tossed about by reverse winding
I see...
something big happened lately, correct?
something unfortunate like failing the exam...
yes! you're right! how did you know that?
palm reading is a reflection life in mirror you had a major setback
but I see a sign of recovery
don't worry the things will get better
thank you very much yes
(man) could you read my palm as well?
fortuneteller's fee of 1 yen in advance, please
Sakurako chan, thanks
I earned money for today's meal and paint
can I ask you every now and then?
ah, you are going home sorry
well, I'm going to school now
stay till night I'll get you something delicious
school? art school in Ueno
Yasuji san, are you a student there?
no, I just a fake
there is no way I can afford that high tuition
I just sneak in and they don't notice it
there is a model at art school
I can pick up some discarded paint
but best of all I can look at other's paintings
why are you staring at me?
fell in love with me? no!
if you get involved with this man, he will take away everything from you
what!? true! shut up!
(Yae) here you are looks great!
what is this? horsetail picked them up from the backyard
if we share, we can save money for one meal, right?
everyone here is helping each other
we are all poor
are you a painter as well, Yae san?
painter means those who can sell their work, right?
I've never sold any...
but I hope I can some day
(Hatsumi) Hatsumi Onodera, back home!
(everyone) welcome back
Sakurako chan!?
sorry I'm still here
what are you talking about? I'm glad to see you again
since you weren't here, she helped my job, right?
she goes home tomorrow
It would be nice, if you stayed in the room
(Yae) why don't you spend a year preparing for the entrance examinations next year?
just like Hatsumi chan
there aren't many from the country
to get into Toko Conservatorium of Music at first attempt
you must take a lesson from a professor at music school
and practice hard for a year
is that true...?
it took me 3 years
but Sakurako might pass it in a year
because you survived to the 3rd stage
do you know any professor?
professor Kimimaro Saionji... (cough)
you know professor Saionji? why didn't you say so in the first place!
calm down, Hachan
you must take advantage of it
ask him to give you a lesson
but I have a promise with my family
"I give up if I fail this year"
next day Fueko got on the train
to Tokyo to bring Sakurako back
thank you very much for everything take care
well...Togo san?
he is a wanderer, he can't stay at the same place
perhaps with some woman
I see Please give my kind regards.
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Sakurako visited the music icon, the palace last
to say good bye to her dream
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(Saionji) well, your performance was good
you almost made it but the practical test at the 3rd stage,
you forgot the joy of music at that time
when I heard you play in Okazaki, your piano had it
what a shame! you have a good talent...
I hope to see you again next year
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(Fueko) excuse me... yes
is there Sakurako Arimori?
Sakurako san has already left
Oh, I see well, from a family?
I'm her older sister, Fueko thank you for looking after my younger sister
Fue nechan (older sister)... Sakurako
that's too bad, but you tried your best
there is nothing to be ashamed of
let's go home everyone is waiting for you
onechan (older sister)... sorry
we can talk on the train
I can't get on the train aye?
please let me study one more year in Tokyo
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I want to study music one more year in here and take the entrance exams once more
please, please let me!
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that's insane... I'm speechless
you failed the exams, because you weren't good enough,
right?
it's common sense to give it up
how dare say
you want to stay in Tokyo!
I'm sorry I know you are totally right, Onechan (older sister)
but... I can't give up
think about the pressure you give to the family?
I won't trouble the family! I'll earn my own living!
look at the reality!? that's impossible!
you never know unless I try!
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sorry
but I can't give up like this
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I give up that's too much!
you get no money for living or tution
from me!
if you are so determined, why don't you try by yourself?
no matter what happens to you, even if you die from hunger,
it's none of my concern!
I'm going home!
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Sakurako thought she was the one who cut the tie
from her family
this is really the beginning
of her struggle on her own in Tokyo
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