After graduating from girls' high school, I'm going to teaching college.
And . . . I'll become a teacher!
I made katsu, so you'll pass (katsu) your exam!
Thank you!
Don't drop it! It's bad luck.
I passed!
I'm going to Tokyo.
That's great! Great! Congratulations, Ikuko!
Congratulations!
Yoko, do your best.
- You'd better. - I will!
And then, it was finally my turn.
Sunshine Chapter 6 "TIME TO SET OFF ON YOUR JOURNEY" Episode 31
Written by: OKADA Yoshikazu
Music by: WATANABE Toshiyuki
Narrator: WAKAO Ayako
Sudo Yoko: INOUE Mao
Tsutsui Ikuko: MITSUSHIMA Hikari
Soma Machiko: MAIKO
Sudo Haruki: TANAKA Kei
Iida Kotaro: KONDO Yoshimasa
Murakami Kayo: WATANABE Eri
Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture
I'm still that way now, but I'm unexpectedly weak when it comes to a real test.
I get so nervous that I'm totally useless.
In today's terms, I guess you'd call it pressure, but I was so stiff from stress.
It's not that way, Yoko. It's over here.
Haruki!
Just as I thought! You've gotten all stressed out.
I'm falling apart.
You don't have to read this.
The rest is all up to how you feel, Yoko.
Listen . . . okay?
Looking at all the people taking the exam, you're probably thinking that they all look smart.
And you'll start to feel that you're no good.
I'm already thinking that.
Think of it like this . . . they're all your friends.
They're friends who want to become teachers, just like you.
That's why you'll try your best along with them.
Do you understand?
I do.
If you make that face, you're no longer Yoko, the sun.
Okay.
Thank you!
Go take your test.
Okay. I'm going.
Let's all do our best!
Okay . . .
Thanks to Haruki, I was able to relax and take the exam.
The exam proctor told me that I looked like I was really enjoying myself.
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Sweets
I wonder if Yoko's in the middle of her exam about now.
Will she be okay? She seemed quite nervous.
Did she?
Yes. She was walking like a puppet.
Oh, really?
Like this?
- Just like that! - Stop that!
Are you okay, Ikuko?
Yes.
I'm relieved, finally.
I see.
And then I suddenly . . .
feel so sad.
But I'll be okay.
I'm fine.
I'm sorry to make you do this for me.
You'll make me angry.
I don't know what you're talking about.
It's okay. They'll find out soon enough.
But Auntie, until I tell Yoko, promise me you won't tell anyone.
You too, Uncle. Understand?
What is it?
Actually, I . . .
Matsumoto Women's Teaching School Entrance Exam
Of course, I had no idea what
Ikuko and Machiko were planning.
And then my four days of exams was over.
The results would be sent to my school.
Isn't that awful?
Banzai!
I'm back!
- Welcome back! - Good job!
It's finally over!
So it's over!
It's over!
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Nothing at all.
Shall we go have some?
Let's go!
Hello!
Welcome.
- Did you do your best? - I did!
- We'll have some water candy. - Okay!
- What is it? - Leave the three of them alone.
You're right. That would be better, wouldn't it?
- Here you go. - About the sewing test . . .
It was just as you predicted, Machiko.
They told us to make a kimono skirt.
I thought, "I have this!"
- Did you do well? - Yes. I caught a glimpse of the others,
and I don't think mine was the worst.
- So . . . it wasn't the worst one? - For the oral exam, they asked
all kinds of questions, but
there was one where they asked to tell about your friends,
so I talked about the two of you.
The exam proctors were in stitches!
What did you tell them about?
What did you say that left them in stitches?
That's right. What did you tell them?
By any chance, did you tell them about how the three of us became friends?
Yes. Of course, I told them about that, too.
What? Of course?
That means you told them we rebelled against the teacher, and went on strike, right?
That's true. That might not have been the best story to tell
in an exam to be a teacher.
That's right, isn't it?
I did that.
Never mind. At least they laughed.
But I'm so glad! I'm relieved.
It seemed so long getting to today.
What do you mean?
I . . .
failed the Tokyo Women's College exam.
Huh?
Really?
It's true. I failed miserably.
But . . . why did you lie?
No . . . I didn't lie, did I?
But . . .
I didn't say I passed. I only said that I'm going to Tokyo.
I haven't changed my mind about going to Tokyo. So I didn't lie.
Huh?
I'm sorry, Yoko.
Why?
- Why did you do something like that? - Because...
Because what? That was terrible.
Even if you didn't lie, you
knew I'd think you passed the exam! That's why I wanted to do my best, too.
- That was the reason! - What?
It was because she wanted you to do your best, Yoko.
That's why we didn't tell you that she failed.
What is this?
Because if you knew that I failed,
you would have been really depressed,
more than if you had failed yourself, and you wouldn't have been able to take the exam, would you?
I knew that. And I didn't want that.
What?
That's why I asked Machiko to go along with it.
Ikuko . . .
Ikuko!
Did you do your best on the exam?
Yes.
So it's okay . . .
that I failed!
I failed.
Ikuko!
But promise me, Yoko . . .
What?
If you pass, be really happy that you did, okay?
The notice will come to the school, right? I want you to be really happy.
Promise me you won't feel bad for me if you do. Got it?
Promise me . . . without fail.
Let's do banzai, okay?
Banzai?
That's right. Banzai!
All right.
Idiot!
"Bread for crunchy sandwiches
to be served for tea or receptions
should be cut into three
even slices and crust removed with a sharp knife
so that there will be no ragged edges.
The bread will cut more easily
if it is a day old.
Picnic and lunch . . . "
Excuse me!
Ms. Sudo . . .
Yes?
We received the notice that you passed.
Banzai!
Banzai! Banzai! Banzai! Banzai!
- Banzai! Banzai! - Banzai!
Banzai! Banzai! Banzai! Banzai!
Sunshine
Ms. Sudo . . .
Yes?
We received the notice that you passed.
Banzai! Banzai!
Banzai! Banzai! Banzai!
- Banzai! - Banzai! Banzai! Banzai!
I'm glad! I'm so glad, Yoko!
Oh, that's right, you're here. Congratulations! I'm so glad!
Banzai!
Thank you.
I'm so glad!
Sunshine Chapter 6 "TIME TO SET OFF ON YOUR JOURNEY" Episode 32
March of 1939
was a season of partings.
After graduation, I was going to Matsumoto.
So things around the house were unsettled.
But it kept bothering me . . .
What would happen to Machiko, who was supposed to get married after she graduated?
What was Ikuko going to do, now that her chance
of going to Tokyo had been taken away?
At about that time . . .
Ikuko was spending time
every day with her little brother and sister.
Is it good?
It's good!
Delicious!
They're so adorable!
Do you want to eat a little more?
I do!
I do, too!
Auntie?
Well, let's go.
From that time, Ikuko had been sending her resume to
department stores and various companies in Tokyo.
But she didn't get any offers to work.
And besides, it didn't look like her parents would allow her to go to Tokyo to work.
But she'd already made up her mind.
I'll take this one.
What are you going to be when you grow up, Ichiro?
A soldier!
- A soldier! - What?
What? Are you going to be a soldier, too, Tomoko?
I hope you can become one.
That's okay. I'll pick it up later.
I'll get you a new one.
Thank you, Ichiro.
You two get along so well, don't you?
And Machiko, without having told us about it,
was having a marriage meeting in Matsumoto.
I don't think she had a chance to resist the marriage idea
with the way things were moving along.
Lately, I've been thinking . . .
I want to expand the company in a different way than my father and older brother.
But won't that be difficult in this bad economy?
Considering the state of the world, I know that it might not go smoothly,
but even if the consumption of coal and charcoal falls, oil continues to increase.
In Japan alone, we use 40 million yen worth of oil.
Not all the industries are declining . . . .
Collected Poems - Heinrich Heine
And then, the first one to set off on his journey was Shigeki.
Shigeki was going to Kasumigaura
to take his second round of exams.
If he passed those, he would start school from there.
That could possibly become
the last time we would see him.
What's wrong? It's unusual for you to come into the kitchen.
You've been making all of Shigeki's favorite foods this morning, haven't you?
Chirashizushi, fried eggs, and salmon?
But I wonder if he can eat this much so early in the morning?
He probably can.
That's true, isn't it?
I'm sure Shigeki will be happy.
I think so.
Here we go.
Good morning.
Oh, good morning.
- Good morning. - Good morning.
This is awesome, Yoko! This is an awesome breakfast.
Today's special. From tomorrow, we're only having nozawana greens.
What?
Thank you for the food.
- Let's eat! - Let's eat.
Yoko . . . thank you.
Don't talk while eating.
I won't.
Shigeki . . . don't eat so fast.
Yoko spent all morning putting her heart into making this breakfast for you.
So you should put your heart into eating it.
I will.
For some reason, I suddenly felt sad when I thought
we wouldn't have a morning like this for a while.
Oh, that's right . . . will you be seeing Haruki?
He said he'll be at the platform at Matsumoto station, so I'll have a little time to see him.
I see. I'm glad. Do your best on the exam.
I will, thank you. I'm going to pass for sure.
Yoko . . . thank you.
For that comfort kit you made me. You put it in my bag, didn't you?
Open it when you feel lonely.
Okay.
Yoko . . . that's mine.
I'm sorry!
That's okay. In exchange, I'll take all of this.
- Gee! - Didn't I tell you?
Thank you.
So then . . .
Dad . . .
Yoko . . .
I'll be leaving now.
Take care of yourself.
I will.
Write to me. Don't forget.
Okay.
Don't forget!
I won't.
Shige!
At that time, it never crossed my mind that Shigeki
could forget that sweet smile.
But he will come to lose this gentle face.
Sunshine
Mom . . . I've come to my graduation day.
Thank you.
I'm going now.
Sunshine Chapter 6 "TIME TO SET OFF ON YOUR JOURNEY" Episode 33
I'll be going.
Congratulations on your graduation.
Thank you.
So you'll be parting with the school and your friends now, won't you?
Please don't say that, Dad.
I'm sorry.
I'm leaving now.
See you later.
- Good morning! - Good morning.
Good morning, Takeo!
Good morning! Going to your graduation ceremony?
Yes.
So you'll be going to teaching school in Matsumoto?
Yes, for two years. I'm going to live in the dormitory.
Two years?
Takeo . . .
Yes, what is it?
My dad will be all alone, so would you look after him?
Leave it to me!
Thanks! I'll see you.
- Oh, Yoko! - What?
Just . . .
congratulations on your graduation!
Thanks!
Asking me to look after her dad . . .
Azumino Girls' High School Graduation Ceremony - 1938
So this is our last time in this classroom.
That's right.
But Yoko . . . you cried a lot during the ceremony, didn't you?
She really did.
Did I?
You cried during the teacher's speech, cried when you got your diploma,
and cried during the farewell address.
And when we sang the graduation song,
you were wailing!
That's because . . .
But I'm fine now. It's all out of my system, so I won't cry anymore.
You won't?
I see.
Right.
So today's the last time . . .
It was fun, wasn't it?
That's true.
Thank you for everything.
Don't . . . don't say things like that.
Ikuko . . . Machiko . . .
See? You're not okay!
She's not, is she?
What kind of thing is that to do!
Come back here!
Wait!
Come back!
Wait! Wait!
What are you doing?
Running in the hallway on graduation day!
We're sorry!
Shall we go there?
- Where? - Oh, let's go!
We promised to be friends forever here, didn't we?
Yes, the Lavatory Alliance, wasn't it?
- No, the Blank Paper Alliance. - That's right.
When you think about it, we owe it all to Octopus, don't we?
That's right, isn't it?
If Octopus were a good teacher, we may never have become friends.
That's true . . . we should be grateful to him.
Like they say, "The existence of enemies creates allies."
That makes sense. Who said that?
They're the words of . . . Tsutsui Ikuko!
That's very good, Ikuko.
I'm honored.
- I . . . - What?
I'll never forget.
I'll never forget the times we all spent together.
Really?
I'll never forget. I'll treasure them forever.
Machiko . . .
I won't forget either.
We'll always be friends. Forever.
Even when we're old and gray.
Yes . . . forever.
You won't . . . trick me into crying again.
You're such idiots.
Congratulations on graduating (Sotsugyo omedeto)!
Thank you very much, Mr. Octopus!
Thank you!
Stop! You don't have to translate the rest.
Well, ladies, enjoy your lives.
(Joseitachi, yoki jinsei o .. . )
Thank you for everything! (Arigato gozaimashita!)
I'll see you.
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Let's go!
"This certifies your completion of the
requirements for graduation. Tsutsui Ikuko!"
Thank you.
So . . . you've all graduated.
It's going to be lonely here.
- We'll come again. - We will.
Be sure you do.
To celebrate your graduation . . . it's my treat today.
- Really? - Can we eat everything?
- Really? - There's a limit to everything.
You're stingy! What we have here doesn't amount to much.
That's because you ate it all.
Is that right?
That's why we're poor.
That's right . . . huh?
Hurry, and get back to work. The customers are waiting.
Really, you can have anything you want.
- Thank you! - Thank you!
Relax, and enjoy yourselves!
Let's eat!
Go ahead!
What shall I have?
I'll take this . . .
Me, too.
This looks delicious, too.
Listen . . .
What is it?
Well . . .
What?
I'll be saying "Good-bye" today.
What do you mean?
I'm taking action.
Tokyo?
I'm leaving home.
You're running away?
A small publishing company in Tokyo
offered me a job. I received a letter.
So I'm going.
When?
The day after tomorrow.
That soon?
The day after tomorrow is the day I was born.
It's my birthday.
I'll make that day my independence day, like they have in America.
I'm going to take the last train on that day.
Why?
So I won't be at the station thinking that I'll wait for the next train.
Also, if they find out and come after me, there won't be another train, right?
Ikuko . . .
So let's say "Good-bye" here today.
Otherwise, I might waver.
How could you . . . ?
Don't come to see me off. Promise you won't! Just don't!
Please don't.
All right. We'll send you off in our hearts.
Thank you.
But I have one favor to ask.
What is it? We'll do anything.
Will you check on my little brother and sister
once in a while? Make sure they're not too lonely.
All right.
Don't worry.
Thank you.
Also . . .
my dad and mom, too.
We will.
Leave it to us.
Thank you.
Auntie! Can we take three bottles of lemon soda?
Go ahead.
- Here you go. - Thank you.
Let's make a toast with this.
Let's see . . . what shall we say?
- Ladies! Enjoy your lives! - Ladies! Enjoy your lives!
Cheers!
It was a cheerful farewell so typical of Ikuko.
That's bad manners!
Again?
And Ikuko's actions drove Machiko to act.
Again!
Again?
Sunshine To be continued . . .