This one last time, I'm going to do something that's unlike me.
Don't say this is the last time.
The girl who came to live with relatives?
Her name is Kyoko, isn't it?
I want to see my mom.
I want to see my dad.
Sunshine Chapter 12 "ANY NEWS" Episode 67
Written by: OKADA Yoshikazu
Music by: WATANABE Toshiyuki
Narrator: WAKAO Ayako
Maruyama Yoko: INOUE Mao
Takahashi Natsuko: ITO Ayumi
Nakamura Sensei: Pierre TAKI
Miyazawa Setsuko: SHIRAKAWA Yumi
Iwamoto Yasuko: YOSHIMURA Jitsuko
Maruyama Michio: KUSHIDA Kazuyoshi
Maruyama Tokuko: HIGUCHI Kanako
1945 . . . the year the war ended.
It was a year you couldn't forget.
That year
we suffered from hunger.
The situation got so bad that
Maru-An had to shut down.
Thank you for letting me join you.
Eating at home by myself makes it seem worse.
I'm sure it does.
But eating all together like this, makes it feel like we can get through anything.
Doesn't it, Yoko?
Yes, of course!
Thank you . . . thank you.
Setsuko, don't cry.
She's just pretending, just pretending!
What?
You saw through me?
It's so obvious, Sis!
What are you doing?
So, then, how's Nobuko?
She's fine.
Nobuko is your . . . ?
Yes, she's my daughter.
She married someone from Hamamatsu.
They had a big air raid over there.
We have drills all the time, so we'll be okay.
That's so, but
if they drop a bomb right on top of us, there's nothing we can do.
That's a terrible thing to say.
- Good morning! - Good morning.
- Have a good day! - See you later.
Dad was working in a factory now.
I think he must have been so sad.
After all, he'd been
working at Maru-An ever since he was fourteen years old.
Nothing's harder for a merchant than not being able to open for business.
Have a good day!
Do your best!
We were all encouraging each other.
That's it!
Keep up the attack!
Lower you hips! There you go!
That's it!
To be honest, I didn't like the training
to kill people, and it scared me.
But if worse came to worst, I was prepared to fight.
That's it! Okay!
- Next! - Ready!
Ready! Attack!
- Are you okay? - Yes!
Keep at it!
Attack!
Go! Attack!
I'm not very good at this. I'm sorry.
Not at all.
May I draw a picture of you, Yoko Sensei?
Oh? Would you?
Yes.
Somehow I feel nervous.
Kyoko! Chizuko!
You're very good, aren't you?
It looks like you're trying hard, too, Yoko.
Why don't you tell me that I'm very good?
That's because .. .
I can't lie in front of the children, can I?
That's it . . . her forehead is like this, isn't it? You're so good!
It's nothing. Just concentrate on what you're doing.
Okay.
I was so happy that
Kyoko had started smiling again.
- It's finished. - I'm finished!
That was fast!
Let me see . . .
You're very good, Kyoko.
Never mind!
Here you go.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
So . . . show it to me.
Here.
You really are good, aren't you?
Can I send that to my mother?
Of course!
Thank you.
I'm drawing a picture of
everyone in our class one-by-one,
so I can send them to my mother.
You are? How is your mother?
She's fiine. My father's gotten better, so he's back home now.
Is that right? That's great, isn't it?
Yes! We're so happy. Aren't we?
Thank you, Yoko Sensei.
Thank you.
Not at all.
Natsuko Sensei . . .
What is it?
You looked so happy when you were reading that letter earlier.
Yes . . .
And it seemed like you had read that letter over and over again.
That was, um . . .
. . . a letter from my father.
No . .. you had the look of a young maiden.
I'm not being fair, am I?
After I made you tell me everything.
But even though we're fellow teachers, you were also my student at one time,
so it's kind of embarrassing.
Anything's okay.
Is it? Then we can forget it?
No! Tell me.
Okay.
I'll make tea.
Please.
His name is . . . Saegusa Kotaro.
We met the year we started teaching.
He's a teacher, too.
We met at a study group for new teachers.
He's serious, and has high ideals.
He's wonderful!
We used to study together, and lend each other books.
We talked about our problems at work,
and about our dreams.
And then,
we made a promise to get married.
But he was drafted, and sent to the frontlines in China.
Then his leg was wounded, and he came back home.
He can walk slowly, but he can't run anymore.
I said, "Let's get married."
But he said
that it was still too early.
And he went back to his hometown, and began teaching again.
Why?
He said he was wounded and came back,
but his comrades were still risking their lives and fighting.
So he couldn't be the only one to get married and live happily.
He's still teaching.
It's a little hard for me to say, but
when this war is over . . .
we promised to get married.
That sounds wonderful.
You're marrying the man you love, aren't you?
It's embarrassing, after all.
You didn't want to tell me? If so, I'm sorry.
No . . . I wanted to tell you for a long time.
But Yoko, you never asked.
I didn't?
I'll bet you thought I didn't have anyone, right?
Right? You didn't think I had someone, did you?
No . . . I didn't think that.
I know you did.
You thought I was destined to be without love in my life, so you felt sorry, and didn't ask.
I'm right, aren't I? Confess!
No . . . it's just that . . .
although we're fellow teachers, you used to be my teacher.
It's hard to ask your teacher about her love life.
You got out of that well, didn't you?
I did not. Oh, Natsuko Sensei . . .
do you happen to have a picture of him?
You do, don't you? I can tell by that look on your face.
I do.
Show it to me.
Okay.
Actually, I have it over there.
It's the two of you together. How nice!
I feel kind of bad now.
He looks wonderful. You look cute, too.
Someday . . .
. . . it willl end, right?
This war . . .
What?
It will.
Then your husband will come back, won't he?
Wouldn't it be nice if the four of us could get together?
It would.
Let's hang in there.
Okay.
Where is his hometown?
Hiroshima.
That's so far away. I wonder what it's like over there.
I went there once. It's a really pretty town.
It's a nice place.
Hiroshima . . . ?
At that time, we had no idea that something so tragic would happen there that year.
If only the war had ended a little earlier . . .
So cute . . .
Who could that be?
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Chapter 12 "ANY NEWS" Episode 68
Hi.
Nakamura Sensei!
Yes.
Don't scare us like that.
What's wrong?
Nothing. I felt like seeing our two princesses.
What?
Maruyama Sensei . . . what's that?
I'm sorry.
Did you think of hitting me with that?
You're as brave as ever, aren't you?
Is anything wrong, Nakamura Sensei?
School is great, isn't it?
School is great.
I wish I had been a teacher at a different time.
But it's only in a time like this that someone like me could become a teacher.
Nakamura Sensei?
When I was going to grade school,
I wanted to become a teacher.
But I was a terrible student.
I really liked Maeda Sensei who was a physical education teacher.
So I wanted to be a teacher like him.
Maeda Sensei taught me how to play baseball.
I wanted to teach
children how to play baseball, too.
I was so happy that he taught me to play,
so I'd be the first one to show up for school just to see him.
And he'd say,
"Oh, you're early, Nakamura, you're the first one here again today."
He'd praise me,
and ask if I wanted to play.
Just because of that
I'd be the first one at school.
I wasn't any good as a student,
but I enjoyed school.
And there was one more person . . .
my first love was a teacher, too.
Her name was Yoneda Hideko Sensei.
She was a beautiful and kind teacher.
Nakamura Sensei . . . ?
Yes?
Did something happen?
Is it strange for me to talk about
these things unless something happened?
No . . . that's not what I meant.
I got my draft notice.
What?
I'm going to report for duty tomorrow.
- Thank you for your efforts. - Thank you for your efforts.
Thank you.
I don't know what to say.
I never thought I'd get called.
Drafting men like me means I'll probably be
going to the frontlines.
There's no mistake about it . . .
I won't come back alive.
I always told the children
that as children and citizens of Japan,
they must always be prepared to die.
That nothing could be better than to die for your country.
It's something to be proud of.
That's what I told them.
Foot soldier
That's why . . . I can't run away . . .
or cry.
I have to smile, and be proud to be going.
Otherwise, I couldn't face the children.
After all, I was their teacher.
I can't lie to the children.
That's why . . . I'll happily die . . .
for my country.
That way, I'll be able to die
as a teacher.
Nakamura Sensei . . .
I couldn't say anything.
I had no words to send him off with.
The next morning,
Nakamura Sensei headed off to war.
Nakamura Sensei!
What's wrong? What is it?
Let's play baseball. Baseball!
Let's play baseball!
I see . . . okay then!
Shall we go outside, and play baseball today?
Nakamura Sensei!
See if you can hit my ball.
Ready?
Nakamura Sensei didn't make it back home.
He died as a teacher.
He fulfilled the responsibility of what he'd taught the children.
I'm home, Keiko.
Welcome back. You worked hard.
I'm home, Sho.
Welcome back. You worked hard.
What a good boy! You'll be going to national school soon, won't you?
You're growing up.
How are you?
I'm okay.
Good.
Did you get a letter?
No.
I wonder if they won't come anymore.
What?
How can I
go on with just the two of us?
I don't have the confidence.
I want to die already.
Keiko . . .
Keiko!
I'm sorry! I'm sorry!
Mom!
Don't worry . . . I'll protect you, Mom.
- Huh? - It's all right!
Thank you.
I'm sorry! I'm sorry!
I envied Keiko a little.
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Be prepared . . . hide your lights.
That day, Dad was working at the factory until night.
Mom!
Mom! What's wrong?
But Dad . . . Dad's not home yet.
We talked about it, didn't we? If he's outside, he'll evacuate right there.
Let's believe in him!
Mom, hurry!
Everyone! Get inside!
Okay . . . okay.
Inside! Hurry, hurry!
Excuse me.
Yoko . . .
It was the first time Matsumoto was hit by an air raid.
It was so terrifying.
I wonder if the factory is okay.
It was worse for the soldiers on the battlefield.
They fought while their lives were at greater risk.
I didn't want to lose . . .
I didn't want to lose to the enemy's air raid.
That's what I thought.
It's all right now!
Dad!
It's okay, it's okay . . .
I'm glad we're okay.
What's wrong?
Why are you here when it's just a drill,
but not when it's the real thing?
- I'm sorry, I'm sorry. - You idiot!
- Sorry, sorry. - Idiot . . .
Don't worry. It's okay now.
I was so worried!
I felt a little lonely.
I wanted to see Kazunari.
Several days later . . .
Everyone . . .
Just stay as you are . . . and listen.
Two days ago,
the center of Tokyo
was hit by a massive air raid by the American army.
Anyway, it was a really massive air raid that...
On March 10 . . . Tokyo was hit by a massive air raid.
I heard that it was an air raid
ten THOUSAND times worse than the one I experienced.
I couldn't stop shaking.
Ikuko, my grandmother, and Kyoko's parents
were all in Tokyo.
Sunshine
Two days ago,
Tokyo was hit by a massive American air raid.
There are rumors that the enire city of Tokyo was annihilated.
Annihilated?
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There's a child named Kurata Kyoko in your class
who was sent from Tokyo, don't you?
I've checked to see about the safety of her parents, but
I haven't received an answer yet.
As soon as I receive an answer, I'll let you know.
Okay, please do.
Also, everyone, the army requested we intensify
evacuation drills, and raise everyone's morale.
I'd appreciate your cooperation.
- Okay! - Okay!
Are you okay? You really . . .
don't look well.
I have a close friend in Tokyo.
Oh . . .
Tsutsui Ichiro's older sister?
Yes.
My grandparents on my mother's side are there, too.
Is that right? You must be worried.
I am.
I . . . don't know how to face Kyoko and Ichiro.
I'm sorry. It might sound trite.
But . . .
if their teacher looks insecure,
the children will feel even more insecure.
But it's impossible, isn't it?
I don't have the confidence to do it, either.
Thank you.
Yoko!
Machiko!
I just came from Ikuko's house. They haven't been able to verify her safety yet.
It seems like they're having trouble with communications over there.
Yes, there's so much confusion, so it's hard to get through regular channels.
I spoke with my father, and asked him to do what he could to find out if she's safe.
Thank you!
Ikuko's okay, isn't she? She's okay, right?
Yes.
She must be, right?
Yes.
She's okay. Don't worry.
Have you been able to reach your grandmother?
Not yet . . . I tried calling, but
I couldn't get through.
I see.
If there's anyone else you want to contact, just tell me.
I'm not sure what I can or can't do, but I'll see what I can do for you.
Thank you!
Machiko said they couldn't verify Ikuko's safety.
It was because she believed so strongly that Ikuko was safe that she could say so with such assurance.
All rise.
Bow.
Good morning.
Be seated.
I'm sure you all heard a little, but . . .
there was a massive air raid over Tokyo by American forces.
Terrible damage was done.
We can't know when it will happen here in Azumino,
so don't be afraid, and just focus your energy on getting through each day.
Okay then?
Yes.
Kyoko . . .
Ichiro . . .
I hope that we'll soon know that your families are safe.
So then, let's begin our lesson.
As time passed, we learned
more and more about how massive the air raid on Tokyo had been.
And each bit of news left us breathless.
Days went by without being able to contact anyone, or getting any news at all.
And then . . .
Who is it from?
My grandmother in Tokyo!
Really? Isn't that great?
Yes.
What are you doing? Hurry, and read it.
Read it, and answer her as soon as you can. Go on!
All right!
"Dear Yoko,
We are all alive and safe here.
The situation here in our imperial capital, Tokyo, is like a painting of a scene in Hell,
so to be honest, I can't really
feel happy that I'm alive. That's why it took so long for me to contact you.
When I heard from the government office
that you've asked over and over whether I was safe,
it somehow brought me to tears.
I have a grandchild who's worried whether I'm alive, don't I?
I have a grandchild who's happy to learn that I'm alive, don't I?
Thank you.
I'm alive."
Both of them?
Yes.
How could that . . . ?
How shall we handle it? Do you want me to tell Kurata Kyoko?
No . . . that would . . . be for me.
Is that right? All right, then.
Okay.
Did it slip out?
Ready . . .
Your father and mother, Kyoko . . .
were on a train
when it was hit by a bomb.
They may have been on their way to see you and Chizuko.
I understand . . .
I understand.
I wonder if Mom and Dad
were scared . . .
I won't . . .
be able to see them again, will I?
I . . .
I have to . . . tell Chizuko.
Shall I tell her?
I promised
my mother . . .
that if anything should happen to . . .
her and Dad . . .
that I . . .
would look after Chizuko.
I promised I would.
I have to be strong.
Okay, I did it.
Take a look.
I like when you're smiling, Chizuko. I love it!
You do?
I do.
Do you love me, Chizuko?
Yes, I love you so much!
Good.
Chizuko . . .
Will you listen carefully to
what I'm about to tell you?
Okay. What is it?
Well . . .
the train that
Mom and Dad were riding on . . .
was hit by a bomb.
So . . .
Dad and Mom are . . .
You're lying! It has to be a lie! It's not true!
It's okay.
I'll be right here by your side.
Cry all you want.
Use more strength!
It was March of 1945,
and it was still five months until the end of the war.
This is how we spent our lives.
Ready!
Don't raise your chin!
Okay . . . next!
Yes!
Ready!
Attack!
Faster!
Put your spirit into it!
That's not enough!
Use your whole body!
Okay!
Next!
Okay!
Ready!
Hey!
What are you doing?
Give me my mom back!
Give me my dad back! Give my mom back!
Give her back to me!
Kyoko! Kyoko!
Dad!
That's enough.
It's okay, Yoko. It's okay.
I hate it!
I hate it! I hate it!
Mom!
Dad!
It's okay. It's okay.
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Sunshine To be continued . . .