"Serial TV Story"
I spoke to the Principal today.
Thank you very much.
Please take care of me until the graduation ceremony.
Yes, we understand.
Ah, I'm so hungry.
What is with this girl!?
Hikari ga sashi The light is gentle
Kaze ga oyogi The breeze is swimming
Ikete yukeru to When you're alive
Sou omoeta no It really seems so
Anata ha watashi no kiseki You are my miracle
Anata ha watashi no kibou You are my hope
Dokoga de watashi wo kanjitete Somewhere I can feel
Soredake de ii no yo That alone is enough
"Murakami Sweets"
- EH?! - EH?!
Eh?
You all have the same expression on. Right?
Really? Yoko, you're really gonna quit being a teacher?
Yeah.
"Yeah"?
Are you sure about this, Yoko-san?
Yeah. Because I decided it for myself.
I'm looking forward to what happens afterwards...
Right!
Kayo-san, what's the matter?
Well, you won't...
...be letting us take care of Hinako-chan anymore. Dear...
Well, that's how it is.
Geez!
Come again to play with us, Hinako-chaaan!
It'd be nice if you grew up quick so you can eat candy. Right, Hinako?
Thank you very much.
Please take care of her for just a little longer.
Sure thing.
I wonder if I shouldn't take her to the school just once?
No! I won't hand her over to you.
Stingy!
Still, I'm surprised.
That you were even considering such a thing.
Right, Ikuko-san?
Eh? Ah... Yeah, that's right.
Not at all. I thought Yoko'd go on doing that forever.
Huh? Why are you so happy?
That's true. What's the matter?
After all, isn't this the first time I've surprised Ikuko and Machiko-san?
It was always just you two making the surprises, ever since Girl's School.
Really?
Is that so?
It is. I was always the only one saying, "Eh?!"
Eh?
It is!
That's why I'm happy.
Like this? "Ehhh?!"
Hey, that's too much! Ah, geez...
Dear, you started Hinako-chan crying.
Yes, it's okay.
I can't. I can't bring it up at all.
I'll have to stop for today.
What's the matter, Ikuko-san?
Huh? It's nothing.
I'll have to stop for today.
What were you saying, Machiko?
Nothing.
- Huh? - Huh?
Say, were you surprised?
Did I surprise you?
Dad, I'm thinking of becoming a doctor.
"Ah? A doctor..."
"Right now, Shigeki?"
Yes.
However many years it takes, I want to make this into "Sudo Clinic."
Hmm... That may not be persuasive enough.
Okay!
Shigeki!
Huh? Yes!
- Shigeki! - Yes?
- Oh... - What's the matter, Dad?
Well, I got a letter from Yoko...
- From Yoko? - Yeah.
She's decided to quit being a teacher.
Eh?!
Look...
Right here.
"I'm going to quit being a teacher."
Ah...
Ahh...
This is a surprise. Right?
Eh? Ah... Yes.
What's with her?
Yoko is aiming for a new life.
Yes.
What are you going to do, Shigeki?
Eh? Ah...
Well...
Ah, I'm not trying to pressure you.
Take your time...
Take your time and think, Shigeki.
You have a long life ahead of you.
That's true, isn't it?
Yeah!
What a surprise.
"Matsumoto Medical University Application for Admission"
"When Chiruchiru and Michiro and 'Dog' and 'Bread' and 'Sugar' first came in together..."
"...they were a little shy..."
"...and everyone surrounded 'Light' on his right hand side."
"'Cat,' without saying a word..."
"...also walked to his right hand side..."
"...and lifted the black curtain where it had hidden itself."
Thank you.
Then next is...
Who wants to read? Anyone with the confidence?
- Eh?! - Eh?
Then someone who's unconfident who wants to read?
Me!
Ah, thought you caught me, huh?
You shouldn't underestimate your teacher.
Then... Mariko-chan.
Yes.
Yes, if you would please.
"When they eat too much of delicious foods, everyone becomes fat, don't they?"
"Those who have gotten that fat are seen by the world as being 'blessed.'"
"Showa 22, March (1947)"
"And then it was Graduation Day."
"The last day I would come as a teacher."
Going?
Yes.
This'll be our last look at Yoko-chan as a teacher.
Yes.
Truly, thank you so much for all the help you've given me.
I didn't do much in particular...
That's true. Dear, you, in particular, did nothing.
Eh? That's not true, right?
Well, the biggest thing was that this person came back to us from the war.
No, that's not true.
I was under your care for all the bentos you made for me.
That's right.
Was there that?
What's that, geez!
And what about me?
It's fine since I gave you Kazunari as your husband, though.
I was under your care.
Yeah...
Yeah.
You did your best, Yoko-sensei.
Yes...
Thank you very much.
Yeah.
Somehow it's like this is Yoko's graduation.
It is like that.
Now! You'll be late.
Yes!
I'll be going.
Get going.
Yeah, get going.
Yes.
Well then, Hinako, shall we go?
From here on, too.
Get going.
Thank you very much.
I'll be going.
Get going.
Yes, I'll be off.
Hinako, get going.
Yeah.
We should wait here for you today?
Yes. I should return early.
Sure thing. I understand.
Get going.
Yes.
Thank you for everything up until today.
I'll get really angry if you say such things!
It's best if you stop before she gets angry.
She can get really, really scary. Like a nightmare.
Like a nightmare!
Ah. Huh?
Hey, what did you say?
What are you saying?!
Thank you very much.
Well then, I'll be going.
Hinako, I'll be going.
"Graduation Ceremony"
Ah... What's up?
Nothing.
It's the graduation, isn't it?
Isn't this your second time around for graduating students, Yoko-sensei?
Yes.
How about you, Natsuko-sensei?
Ah... This'll be my 10th.
Whaa... That's just like you.
Thanks to you.
You and Takeo-kun are included among them.
That's right.
I'm honored.
Ah, the ceremonial flowers...
Yes, they're taken care of.
I see. Thank you.
Yes.
- Good morning. - Good morning.
Good morning!
Good morning.
We're nervous at Graduations, aren't we?
That's true.
"To Be Continued"
Week 19 "Starting Over as Daughter and Mother-in-law"
"Ohisama" "Sakura Trees on the banks of Ina-shi's Rokudo"