Go, go, go!
Pass, pass, pass!
Go, go, go!
Pass! Pass!
Mom?
Natsume-sensei.
Kurahashi-san...
Why hasn't my Masaru been made a regular yet?
Ah, that's...
My son is always on the bench, cheering them on.
I don't understand this.
Please make sure my Masaru has been made a regular by the next game!
"Should you be the one defending this suspect?"
"Yes."
"However...
"I will no longer allow you to concern yourself with the Board of Education from here on in."
"Municipal Office Annex - Board of Education"
Although it was only for a short time, you were very kind to me.
I was hoping for longer.
Will it be impossible to consult with you?
Ah... that's...
I fully understand Shiroyama's feelings for wanting you to concentrate on your core duties.
But...
I will continue being...
Miura-san's defense attorney. Therefore...
Ah... I understand.
It is regrettable...
For all the selfish things I said, I am truly sorry.
What are you talking about?
The ones who should be apologizing are us.
In spite of being so busy,
for our sakes, you really gave your utmost.
From the bottom of my heart, I thank you.
Please allow me to tell everyone when the opportunity comes.
Very well.
Well, work, work.
Mochizuki-kun, what's on today's schedule?
Yes.
Three guardians are coming to visit the Board of Education.
Right.
And so...
I have officially been made Miura-san's defense attorney.
Really?!
With Takamura-sensei as his attorney, it will give him tremendous strength.
The strength of a thousand!
It's really great that Takamura-sensei is here.
Ah... Don't compliment me anymore.
That wasn't a compliment.
Besides...
ever since Sensei came to the Board of Education, you could say it's gotten brighter around here.
That's true.
Up until then, the only bright thing around here was Koyama-san's head!
You should be careful about saying things like that!
Mochizuki-kun, you should be careful, too.
It's okay.
Next Saturday, there's an important mock exam at his cram school.
And there are plans... for a school festival that day?
So please change the date of that.
Those sorts of dates are decided at the start of the year, aren't they?
Yeah, yeah, that's right.
That's why I'm talking about the will of the people here.
Therefore, you are suggesting we adjust the schedule around your child's mock exams?
It is still way too early
for that fresh-out-of-college teacher to be teaching my child.
Young teachers are more popular with the children.
There's no such thing.
Everyone is saying it. "The class is a failure."
The classes are not a lottery.
When everyone cooperates, it makes the class fun, doesn't it?
Why can't the teacher wake him up in the mornings?
You don't want my child to be late, do you?
Isn't this a problem that ought to be solved at home?
I work nights, and come home at dawn.
I won't get enough sleep if I have to do that.
What about going to sleep after waking your child?
It's over!
Thank you for your hard work.
Well then, let's confirm what's next on our schedule...
There is no next.
Eh?
What do you mean?
As of today, my contract with the Board of Education is over.
I'm indebted to you all.
So long.
What does she mean?
Is she joking, Mochizuki-kun?
Takamura-sensei!
What? Did I forget something?
What do you mean by, "As of today"?
It means what it means.
No... it's too sudden.
I never promised I would be here forever, did I?
That's true, but...
When an earthquake strikes right on top of you,
you don't say "It's too sudden," do you?
I think we're talking about something different.
You never know what's going to happen in life.
But, to quit just now, what with Miura-san out as well, it's terrible.
My primary job has gotten much busier for me.
I don't have the free time any longer to keep you company with the monsters here.
Until now, we've managed to get by as long as you were here,
but if you're gone, what'll we do? "As of today..."?!
Don't say such pitiful things.
What am I supposed to do from now on then?
Think for yourself.
Sensei.
And don't call me up saying, "Please help me!" anymore either.
Bye-bye!
Episode 10: "Shock! The Partner is Stabbed"
Morning!
- Good morning! - Good morning!
Goto-san, has the Dubai report for K&C Japan come in yet?
I will confirm it right away.
It's been 13 hours already.
Say, about the Kuroda Securities matter...
It feels like 'Takamura Itsuki's Day of Revival,' doesn't it?
Or more like, 'Takamura Itsuki's Shameless Counter-attack.'
Why are you wasting time talking, Sonobe-san?
Yes.
You've done the modifications to the Kosan City contract, haven't you?
Yes.
I want to make the final checks on it right away.
Please advance the timing of the signing schedule as well.
- Immediately! - Yes. Right away.
The demon of work is resurrected.
Did you say something?
No, nothing.
Let's immediately advance with these plans.
I'm counting on you.
We're counting on you.
You can finally concentrate on your job, can't you?
Yes. I will regain my lost sales right away.
I will expect that.
Yes.
Hello. Is the lawyer, Takemura in?
This is Miura Keigo's defense lawyer, Takamura.
That was really sudden about Takamura-sensei, wasn't it?
Okay!
Takamura-sensei may have died, but I can do it!
Please don't kill her off.
I cannot allow such unreasonable demands that repeatedly cause chaos to the school!
What's happened to Koyama-san?
Dunno.
Mochizuki-kun, it's about time, isn't it?
That matter of the guardian you're supposed to meet at Kusunoki Elementary.
Eh? Ah, that's okay, Koyama-san.
I can deal with it by myself.
Don't be so reserved.
I can't send Mochizuki-kun out into the battlefield by himself!
Even if Koyama-san goes with you, he won't be of much help.
What are you saying!
Back in the day, they used to call me 'Die Hard Koyama!'
'Die Hard?' Like Bruce Willis?
Isn't that just with the thinning hair?
What are you saying?!
I'm the type that when they see me they say, 'handsome.' 'Handsome!'
Um...
Therefore, saying you want Masaru-kun to be a regular on the soccer team...
...is a rather difficult subject...
I'm sick and tired of hearing the word 'difficult' over and over again!
Ah... I'm... I'm sorry.
All my child has been for the J-league during the last three games is a supporter.
Well, cheering and playing are different.
Moreover, my son's eyes are very similar to Ronaldinho's.
Ronaldinho?
The Brazilian soccer player! (Ronaldinho Gaucho)
I'm... I'm sorry.
Even if his eyes are similar, it's his soccer sense that needs to be similar...
Because he has similar eyes,
he can keep his eye on the ball in a similar way, can't he?
It's difficult to get a spot as a regular.
Are you saying that for those well-treated, skilled children of today,
my child will be able to fetch the balls for them in the future?
No, I didn't mean that at all.
You just be quiet!
Ye...yes ma'am.
The point is, a teacher who can't see a child's future promise is incapable of being a leader.
During a game,
I make a lot of member changes so as many pupils as possible get a chance to play sports.
That's right!
We're not saying, "He can't participate in a game."
Being in the reserves is no good!
Depending on the flow of the game, he might not be sent out at all!
Please make my child a regular right now!
"Judiciary Building 7) Takemura Law Offices"
Shiroyama-sensei sent a lawyer like you to be his defense attorney?
And? What can I do for you today?
I will get straight to the point.
Miura Keigo and Nakagawa-san's injury case...
...please settle it out of court.
Of course, we will also pay appropriate compensation for medical expenses and time off.
However, wouldn't it be a wise policy to forgive and forget the past
by shaping an out-of-court settlement to end this?
Aren't you misunderstanding something?
Eh?
Our side is wholly without fault in this one-sided assault.
Oh the other hand,
aren't you being just a little too selfish asking us to settle out of court for only medical expenses?
We aren't even considering an out-of-court settlement.
We are demanding disciplinary dismissal of the suspect, Miura Keigo, from the Board of Education.
And, from the suspect himself,
Nakagawa will be asking him to pay compensation for damages due to physical and mental anguish
of 10,000,000 yen. (~$100,000).
10,000,000 yen?
If these demands are not met, we will resort to trial.
Takamura-sensei.
What's the matter?
Ah, nothing. I just had a little something on my mind.
However, it is fine now.
Is that right?
Masaru!
Mom.
Masaru, it's not necessary for you to practice. So stop.
Principal.
Are you okay that there has been an act of discrimination at this elementary school?
An act of discrimination?
Natsume-sensei's practice is an obvious act of discrimination!
Eh? What does she mean, Natsume-sensei?
No... what is it?
Of all the 6th graders, only my Masaru is running around with the lower graders.
Eh?
They're all just practicing their shooting and dribbling.
It's important for Masaru-kun to build up his physical strength first.
A build-up in his leg strength will lead to his overall improvement.
Just running around doesn't have any meaning with a soccer club, now does it!?
It's not a track and field club.
However... running is very important.
By making him do all that running around,
you're just trying to break my child's will, aren't you?
That's not true in the least!
Running around to gain physical strength is the old-fashioned, lazy way.
Even a kindergartner could tell you that!
You aren't qualified to call yourself either a teacher or a coach.
Natsume-san.
Natsume-sensei, don't worry.
Let's do our best together.
The principal told me Natsume-sensei has been
chased by and has to deal with Kurahashi-san every day until late, and even had to work overtime.
At this rate, Natsume-sensei will break down.
I wonder if he'll be okay?
What's the best thing to do?
I wonder what Takamura-sensei would do right now?
Maybe we could discuss it awhile with her.
We can't!
We mustn't cause the Sensei any more trouble.
"Weekly Butterfly"
"Mao"
Ah, Mao?
Can we cancel for tonight?
I have some work I can't get out of.
I'm sorry.
So long.
Ah, excuse me a moment.
Is Superintendent Tagawa available?
Ex...excuse me, but who are you?
I'm Shiroyama.
Is there something the matter?
Ah! What are you doing?!
Ah, I'm sorry. Please excuse her.
I'm sorry, but could I have your name again?
I'm Shiroyama.
Please wait just a moment.
- Shiroyama? - Shiroyama?
- Ah! - Ah!
What's up?
Tagawa, it's me.
Shiroyama, you've come. Ah, come in.
Miss, thank you.
He's my old classmate.
- Eh?! Classmate? - Eh?! Classmate?
Well, we were really poor back in our school days.
That was the poorest time in our lives for both of us.
Well, still...
We didn't have any money, but we sure had some fun.
We did. We certainly did have fun, even without any money.
Well, we did have our dreams of the future.
About Takamura-sensei...
Ah...
I'm very grateful to you.
For introducing us to someone as excellent as Takamura-sensei.
"Why did I introduce Takamura-kun to you?"
"Any other lawyer would have been just fine."
But now I think,
when you called asking me to introduce a lawyer to you,
it may be because I wanted to show off.
Eh?
Back in our school days,
no matter what it was we tried, I could never win against you.
You were even more popular with the ladies.
Now I'd lose completely.
- Say, Tagawa. - Yeah?
Tell me something.
Sure.
Why, when you were a top candidate to pass the bar exams
and could have been a judge and lawyer, did you come here to be an Education Superintendent?
Why are you bringing that up now?
Tagawa.
What on earth is it about here?
Even now...
...she seems to want to walk the same path as you.
I... cannot allow that.
Shiroyama.
I'm sorry.
"Metropolitan Police Station - Umesato Police Station"
Be patient a little while longer.
Somehow or other, I'll get it dismissed without prosecution.
That's okay. I don't need a defense.
I know how busy you are at work.
You need a defense lawyer.
Whenever I used to come, you'd talk to me so sarcastically.
Wouldn't you?
I'm sorry.
This isn't like you.
Cheer yourself up.
I...
...haven't anything left.
That's not true.
You still have a whole lot of work to do for the Board of Education.
And then there's your daughter.
Yuka-chan, wasn't it?
For her sake, you shouldn't be here.
If only for her...
...let her know... you aren't giving up.
Welcome...
Ah, Takamura-sensei.
Is it okay?
Ara, come in, come in.
- Well then. - I've reserved this for you.
Ara.
Well, the people of that village were what you'd call big-hearted...
Yeah. Really kind.
They're a people who rejoice in other people's happiness before their own.
Ehh...
Various people in various countries have various senses of value, don't they?
Sensei, isn't that true for you, too?
Eh?
Well, like the Board of Education.
Don't you feel they have a completely different set of values than the rest of the world?
Ah... that's true.
More than that, I can't believe I came here only to find myself alone.
I can't believe it, either.
Is Miura-san doing okay?
Hmm... Just a little better.
At a time like this, it's indispensible.
He needs the support of his family.
"Anzou"
Yes?
Excuse me. I'm Takamura.
Takamura-san?
Yes.
I'm indebted to Miura-san for his support on the Board of Education.
I would really like to help Miura-san.
So...
Ah, um...
I've said this many times, but...
...he has nothing to do with us anymore.
Please keep my daughter out of it.
It's true that Miura-san's use of violence is unforgivable.
However, it can be said that Nakagawa-sensei's conduct
should have been stopped before it even began.
If proof of Nakagawa-sensei's crimes were to come out,
it would be the material we need during our negotiations to get an out-of-court settlement.
I've forgotten it all.
Please, let me forget.
Takamura-san!
My daughter's old diary.
She wrote that in addition to herself,
one of her friends was...
...hurt as well.
Thank you very much.
"Municipal Umesato Middle School 3rd Year, 2nd Class - Okamoto Yukiko - Victim"
Yukiko-chan, bye-bye!
Bye-bye!
You're Okamoto Yukiko-san, right?
Yes.
I know how hard it must be.
But, I don't think it's right, the way it is now.
Could you, please?
I'm sorry.
Please don't apologize.
I'm the one who's sorry for bringing back such terrible memories to you.
Mao!
I'm sorry, I'm sorry...
You're late again.
What's going on?
Well, there's a lot of things going on around school.
What are they?
You've been strange lately.
I'm really sorry.
Let's go then. The department stores will be closing.
Ah, let's go, let's go.
Natsume-sensei!
Kurahashi-san.
What on earth do you mean by this?
Eh?
Natsume-sensei, your only experience in soccer is from middle school, isn't it?
You hid that.
I really didn't try to hide it.
It would be impossible for an amateur like yourself
to have the experience needed to recognize my Masaru's genius!
My point is, you don't have the ability to teach people.
Please stop being the coach of the soccer club from now on!
I'm sorry.
Let's go.
What is it?
You want to quit as coach of the soccer club?
Yes.
I can't take it anymore.
I'm sorry.
Wa... wait right there!
The only person at this school with any experience in soccer is you.
I can't make a request for a different teacher now.
The thing is, I'm the one who asked you to be the coach.
This is not the sort of response I expect to see against a Monster Parent!
If all you do is give up on jobs whenever something like this happens,
it will have an influence on your record as a teacher.
Were you here?
Let's do our best one more time, Sensei.
Why do you keep telling me to do my best?
You're only out here from the Board of Education when it suits you.
Don't irresponsibly tell me to do my best.
Natsume-sensei?
Every time you tell me, "Do your best," it makes me sick!
You...
You wouldn't understand the pain teachers go through on the job.
"Every time you tell me, "Do your best," it makes me sick!
"You...
"You wouldn't understand the pain teachers go through on the job."
"Takamura Itsuki"
Sensei...
Can't this be done by tomorrow?
Understood.
Then, just this once...
"Mochizuki Michio"
Hello. This is Mochizuki.
You've got some nerve leaving a cut-off message on my phone.
Ah, well, um...
I didn't intend to call you...
Huh?
I just unintentionally pushed the button.
So you say. I'm not your girlfriend, you know.
I'm sorry.
Do you know why you don't have a girlfriend, Mochizuki-kun?
Where'd that come from, out of the blue?
You're unkempt and your hair's a mess.
Leave me alone.
Out of fashion like always, huh?
Forever wearing that dark grey suit with your shirt sticking out of your pants.
No wonder you don't have a girlfriend.
Eh?
Well? What's your business with me?
I have nothing to do with the Board of Education anymore, you know.
Ah... that's true, isn't it?
Um, a teacher told me something.
That I couldn't understand a teacher's pain.
It's true, I'm not qualified to talk to the teachers...
...like that.
Isn't that obvious?
I think saying you understand someone's pain...
...would be hypocritical.
Eh?
Well, can you become that person?
That would be impossible, wouldn't it?
Mochizuki-kun is...
...just Mochizuki-kun.
Sensei.
Couldn't you come back?
I can't do anything by myself.
What have you been doing up until now?
What have you seen?
I didn't confront those monsters by myself, you know.
The entire time...
I fought them with you there.
Because you were my partner...
...you should have a little more confidence in yourself.
You aren't alone.
Yes.
From here on...
...you should hurry and get yourself a girlfriend.
Be a man who can give her wonderful clothes as a present.
Understood.
So long, I'm hanging up.
Eh?
Thank you very much.
Do you have a response to our demands of the other day?
No.
I've come again to ask for a favor.
Please accept our suggested conditions and settle out of court.
Please don't make me repeat myself over and over.
We have nothing to talk about.
Please, leave now.
Very well.
Therefore, we shall settle this in a court of law.
Eh?
Also, Nakagawa-sensei's conduct,
which includes child prostitution and pornography, while, against that,
the punishment of a guardian protecting their child which you will show as a clear violation of the law.
When it comes to trial,
Nakagawa-sensei will be, quite the reverse, at a major disadvantage.
Nakagawa-sensei's conduct towards children in the past...
...will become exposed to the entire world.
What are you bringing up so suddenly?
I will NEVER be defeated in a trial.
And just where is your evidence? Your evidence.
It would be this diary.
A child who up until now had meekly accepted things, was written about in here.
I've also met the child.
If I say so myself, she will make a wonderful witness.
That diary is a complete fabrication!
The judge will decide if it is a complete fabrication.
In addition...
These have become quite convenient lately.
With just one cell phone you can easily take pictures or record voices.
You know that, right?
Even elementary school children have the talent to use one as a tape recorder,
since they're always carrying one around.
Seems a bit luxurious, though.
Girls just love recording all sorts of things.
Are you insinuating something?
No.
After all, pictures and recordings from these things
are not considered reliable evidence in a courtroom.
But, when we battle it out in court, it could become a problem.
For you, Takemura-sensei.
Very well.
I'll need time to discuss it with Nakagawa himself.
"Shuuchishin, shuuchishin, ore-tachi... Shame on us, shame on us..."
Here goes.
Where on earth is Natsume-sensei?
I called him over and over last night.
Natsume-sensei has been absent from school today.
So he's run away.
He's a failure as a teacher.
Anyone will do right now,
so please immediately make Masaru a regular and get him in a game!
Is being a regular and getting into a game the most important thing to him right now?
That's obvious, isn't it?
I don't think Masaru-kun is playing soccer in order to get into a game.
Eh?
Please come with me.
Time! Time!
Masaru-kun is having fun, isn't he?
Eh?
Masaru-kun told me.
"Just playing soccer with everyone is fine with me.
"Just playing with them makes soccer fun."
I envy that feeling.
When we, as adults,
have to enter competitions and there are those who win and those who don't,
we concern ourselves only with appearances and forget all this.
I forgot it as well.
Why do children play soccer?
It's because it's fun, isn't it?
So please, try to understand Masaru-kun's pure feelings about this.
As his mother...
...please protect that.
What do you mean, you want to cancel the engagement?
The way we are now, I can't be with you.
All right.
I'll quit being a teacher.
What will you do if you quit?
Before we get married, I'll decide on a new job.
That way, we'll be able to have more time together. Much more...
I hate that sort of thing.
It's just running away.
You're not the sort of person for me.
I'm sorry.
Ah, wa...
Masaru!
Masaru, do your best!
Yeah!
Hey! Run, run!
Masaru-kun! Go!
Hey, Masaru, come back, come back!
Go!
Go for it! Run, run!
Look, to your right!
You can do it! You can do it!
Sensei, what we talked about.
The problem between the teacher and the guardian seems to be solved.
You did it, didn't you?
It's all thanks to you, Takamura-sensei.
You did just fine all by yourself.
Ah, by the way, I have something to report to you, too.
What is it?
It's about Miura-san.
I was able to get them not to prosecute.
Really?!
Yeah. Probably.
That's great.
That's really great.
Welcome!
Ah, excuse me.
I wanted...
Well, to give a present of clothes to a woman who has very fussy tastes.
Fussy?
Yes. Very much so.
I understand. Well then, this way.
Yes.
Let's see...
How about this?
That's a little on the plain side.
Ah, how about this one?
I think that is one the person who wears it has to choose.
Ah, it'll be fine.
She's...
...the most beautiful woman I know.
Thank you very much.
Natsume-sensei?
Where did you go?
I've been looking for you.
About Kurahashi-san...
What's the matter?
With this...
...it's finished.
Natsume-sensei?
Takamura-sensei...
"Koyama-san"
Yes?
Ah, this is Koyama.
Eh? Koyama-san?
Takamura-sensei, it's terrible.
Mochizuki-kun was stabbed.
Eh?
"Central Municipal General Hospital"
Where's Mochizuki-kun?
He hasn't recovered consciousness.
Even if the teacher was driven to a corner by a guardian,
why would he do that to Mochizuki-kun...
How could this happen...
"To Takamura-sensei"
"To the Beautiful Takamura-sensei"
Takamara Itsuki: YONEKURA Ryoko
Mochizuki Michio: HIRAOKA Yuta
Miura Keigo: SASAKI Kuranosuke
Koyama Kazuaki: NUKUMIZU Youichi
Tokito Akio: KAZAMI Shingo Kato Kazuomi: MASHIMA Hidekazu
Aihara Erisa: OOTOMO Minami Sonobe Airi: HORI Mayumi
Kurahashi Tomoe: HINAGATA Akiko
Natsume Yuuju: MASANA Shimobekura
Anzou Tomoko: TSUTSUI Mariko Lawyer Takemura: KANNO Suguru
Shiroyama Kotaro: KUSAKARI Masao (special performance)
Tagawa Ryunosuke: KADONO Takuzo
Screenplay: ARAI Shuuko
Music: HONMA Yusuke
Theme song: "Ai ga Kanashii Kara" TOKUNAGA Hideaki
Producers: YOSHIO Hideki, IWATA Yuji
Director: JOUHOU Shigenori
A Production of Fuji TV
Why does Mochizuki-kun have to go through this...
We don't need this Board of Education!
We request that the current Board of Education be dismissed and a new Board established.
I will be retiring from this place of business.
Just once more, can't you believe in the Board of Education?