Brother.
What's wrong?
Mom won't wake up.
[ Showa era, December 31, 1945 ]
It was before the new year when the war ended.
Heizo-san and Ryuzo-san still haven't returned to their homes.
You...
What are you doing there? Look. Get up from here.
What's wrong with you...?
They're Tora-chan and Sakura. They have already grown up.
[ Shounen Torajiro ] [ Boy Torajiro/The Confession of Torajiro ] [ Episode 3 ]
[ Showa era, 1946, on the new year ]
What's wrong?
Take her back.
That's enough. Just take her back.
What's wrong?
This is Sakura.
You find her cute back when she was still a baby.
Enough. Just take her back!
I'm back!
Your brother is back, Sakura.
Here. Have this one.
Okay. Thanks.
Brother.
What is it?
I hate that person.
I'm scared about him.
Are you talking about your father?
Don't say that, Sakura.
But...
That person even told you that you're cute.
Really?
Sakura.
He said it to you also?
Right.
You don't have to come home.
Hey, you...
Our Dad went to fight against the war...
...for our family's sake and came back.
That's why, don't say that you hate him. Okay?
If you say things like that, our mom will be sad.
Is that so.
Yes, it is.
Got it. I won't do it again. I'll start to like him.
That's great, Sakura.
Brother, do it seriously.
Here. Take this.
Okay. Thank you.
Here. Take this.
Okay. Thank you... I guess it's his habit.
I guess so.
These guys!
Sorry, sorry, sorry...
Hey, you.
I hate this!
Are you just fine?
Wait... Where are you going?
Hey, Heizo!
Hey, you!
Are you okay?
That perosn...
Heizo is...
Wasn't...
...he got killed from that war?
How about his children?
What about his child, Sakura?
Then, one day, something happened...
His father, Masasyoshi, got sick from ryuukouseikanbou.
These days, it's called influenza...
Heizo.
Hey.
Heizo.
Even if...
... I don't know what happen during the war,
please don't tell it to me.
I might feel scared.
You...
Don't tell it to me until I die.
But, you know what, Heizo...
it may be interesting.
You have just came back alive.
I may feel interested listening to what happened.
That's why,
the fear that creeps inside your heart...
Let me take that...
...to the other world.
That's why, Heizo...
You have came back to us.
No matter what you are, you'll still a lazy fellow for me.
You keep saying nonsensical things.
You're rude and you have a bad attitude.
In that means,
I would like you to go back to that useless state.
I'm saying this,
cause if you want to feel just fine without dying,
that won't be appropriate, isn't it?
Right, Mitsuko-san.
[ Showa era, April 1946 ]
Mom.
Thanks.
Dad, let me help you.
Ryuzo-san.
Uncle!
Welcome back.
It took me a while but I have came back.
At last, I came back home from the war.
Thank goodness, Tsune-chan.
Big bro?
Big bro.
Well,
we'll have a celebration today.
Let's cook delicious foods.
Anything will be fine.
Right?
Anything will do.
Three years have passed since the war ended.
Little by little, the city has revived itself.
The smiles came back to the people.
[ Showa era, September 1948 ]
The Kuruma's shop has underwent a complete change.
Welcome. Please come this way.
Thanks for waiting. Enjoy your time.
Ah, Tsune-chan, let me do it.
Okay.
[ Akogare no Hawaii Koro by Oka Haruo ] The clear sky with the fluttering wind breeze
Ryu-chan, you're working delightfully.
How nice. I guess you like to work.
I guess so.
It's worth rewarding for him.
What are you saying? How about you?
You're right.
What else can I do other than this?
I guess you're seriously sullen.
What's wrong? Why can't you say anything?
Just be quiet.
I'm home.
Welcome home, Sakura.
I'm back.
Sakura-chan has already grown up.
I'm home.
Well... Let me help you.
Okay, let's go.
Okay.
Be careful.
Then, we're leaving now.
Okay. Thanks for your help.
Right, how about Tora-chan?
Is he with Kubochin again?
He's already a junior high school student,
but he's just playing around instead of studying.
A fool is even studying. Don't you find it weird?
That doesn't mean he's stupid just because he's not studying.
There's a thing where idiots who learn become smart and smart ones become idiots.
My brother is not an idiot.
It's just that he's not studying well.
How is that different?
I don't know.
But if he exerts more effort, I guess he can do it.
Hey!
Tora-chan.
Tora-chan!
Yo!
Here is Tora-chan who's already 12 years old.
How was it? Did you catch some eels?
Amazing! What a big catch!
Take these home and eat.
Really?
Thanks, Tora-chan.
Don't you think he's a bit masculine, do you?
Thank you, Tora-chan. Then, we'll go now.
Okay, see you next time.
Yo, Tora.
Uncle.
I guess you skipped class again.
I'll tell Mitsuko about this.
That's not true, Auntie.
Why don't you go home early?
That's right. Sakura-chan is helping your mom with the work well.
Did Sakura helped dad from what he's doing?
Right.
Then, there's no need for me to help them.
What are you saying, Tora-chan.
That's unlike you.
But, you see.
If I help him, he'll just be frustrated and tends to say something towards me.
And then, my mom and dad will be in a quarrel.
Sakura will cry later.
I prefer not to help him then.
Tora, what you're doing is...
You're just thinking of that, Tora-chan?
What are you looking at? What's with your faces?
I can't see it at all.
Hey, this face, you know...
I can't see it. I just can't oversee what you're thinking.
No way, absolutely.
This person.
This person's going to be in trouble with women.
Please be careful.
Eh?
Me? Being in trouble?
Are you saying I'll be in trouble!?
No way. I'll get beaten.
What's with that happy look on your face? You must be angry.
There's no way I'll get in trouble with them.
It's not you.
You won't be in trouble with them. Not at all.
Eh...
That's why I'm in desolation now.
What are you saying?
Then, who is it?
Me?
No way.
You should be careful.
Oh, Tora-chan.
Well... Hello.
Nice to see you.
[ Sadoko ]
Is it the daughter of a factory worker?
Right. It's his daughter.
So does he like Sachiko-chan?
Her name is Sadoko, auntie.
Don't mistakenly call her name.
I'm sorry.
Right. You can't do that.
Tora-chan, what's up?
You're a nuisance.
[ Katsura Umetaro ]
What's wrong with my senior?
What's wrong?
What's going on with Tora-chan?
Eh?
The son of Asahi Printing Press owner beside the Kuruma's,
Umetaro-kun, has also grown up.
He later became the company president.
Big bro, let me do it from here.
Just take everyone to the second floor.
Let's sleep together today.
We don't know what's going on now.
That's right.
Sakura-chan, please help me.
Tora.
The place will get hot.
What are you saying again...?
Can't you just say, "I'm worried because he's there"?
No way for me to say that.
I don't know what will happen.
Oh, you see, Torasaburo.
I'm Torajiro.
Is that so?
Can you go out for a bit and see the Edogawa's state?
Eh?
What perilous thing are you saying?
You should go for yourself.
No way, it's dangerous out there.
Look, move away!
I'm sorry.
Well...
We need to move right now.
I can't help it but to kick my brother-in-law.
Hey, your wife...
She looks cute, right?
Put down the futon.
Sadoko-chan!
Are you okay?
Be careful with your steps.
I mean, we're in a bad situation.
These guys' and Sadoko's rooms were flooded and windows were destroyed.
I'm really sorry.
What are you talking about?
If we're in trouble, we need to help each other.
I'm really sorry.
My father can't go here as he needs to look after the factory machine.
Well, with the gust and rain,
the factory may collapse.
Wait a second...
It's a joke. I wanted to ease everyone's feelings.
They weren't calm at all, you fool.
Then, I will be...
Are you okay, Sadoko-chan.
Yes. Thank you so much.
I would like to stay here for a while too.
Then.
Thank you so much.
I'm sorry, Tora-chan.
I'm not going to sleep tonight.
Would you like to eat something together?
Let me help you.
Thanks, in advance.
You're a nice girl, Sadoko-chan.
It's delicious.
Thank you so much, Sadoko-chan.
This is a countryside dish.
Yes.
You can be a good bride.
What do you mean?
No, no, no. That's impossible.
Why do you look shy, Tora-chan?
Oh? What are you saying?
So, you lived in Yamagata, Sadoko-chan.
Yes.
I'm from Sagae. It's a mountainous area.
I see. Did you get used to living here?
How is your job?
Were you just paid for a low wage?
Maybe.
Probably.
Wait... What are you talking in front of a child who works earnestly, huh?
How was it? Did you have a tough time?
Well... I don't know other jobs so I can't say anything,
but everyone is so kind to me, so I able to work enjoyably.
Is that so? That's good to know.
I'll hope to see you next time.
Yes.
Sadoko-san, what is your favorite food?
Me?
It's an affordable food.
Ganmodoki.
We're the same.
Really?
For real.
That's not even surprising, isn't it?
Eh? Well, I guess it's just a coincidence.
Other else?
When I came here in Tokyo,
it's the first time I have eaten delicious eels.
My brother is good at catching eels.
Well, that's a given!
Ouch!
That hurts!
So, you like eels.
Shiba-san's eels were really delicious.
Though I don't really eat those before.
About that person named Senkichi who sells eels outside.
I think he's a nice guy.
Is that so?
He looks like someone who's a kabuki actor. [ Japanese classical drama ]
Well, I guess so.
Yes.
A kabuki actor.
That face?
It's not that one, you fool.
There's still a story where the actors have beautiful faces.
Yes.
Oh?
Sadoko-chan,
I guess you find him just a fine person, right?
Senkichi...
I can't say to him that I like him.
I somewhat feel abashed.
Right.
You should have like that person.
I mean, seriously...
I tell him that we'll go and see a movie together next time...
Good night.
That's like you, Sadoka-chan.
Sadoko-chan, sometimes it won't go as you think.
For instance, I...
What do you mean?
I mean, what I want to say is...
...how about trying to go on dates first.
You see, when two young persons go forward immediately, it doesn't really went well.
I think you can go to a matchmaker first.
Is that for real?
Yes, well. I was also about to do that.
Were you okay back then, Mitsuko-san.
What about it?
It's not strange to do such a thing at my age, right?
Even if that's the case... No.
You see.
A woman...
...wants to be set up for a date or be the one who'll set up the date.
You see...
In fact, there are times when I almost gave up my husband.
Or when I don't feel that I won't be happy in my future life.
I see.
I should have tried it.
Look, Tora. What are you doing from there?
You're a good guy, though.
Gozen-sama.
I don't feel like listening to your sermon now. Can you just do it next time?
Well...
Then, pardon me for that.
No, it's okay.
Tora-chan.
Yes.
What are you doing?
I have received my salary.
I want you to treat you for some delicious eels.
How about it?
I mean... I'll be happy for anything that you'll give.
Then, let's go.
Okay.
Wait a second...
Tora-chan.
So you came.
I came.
This is Tora-chan from the Kuruma family.
How are you?
Try and taste my food. You lad.
You see, his raw eels are amazing.
Yes, it is.
It's delicious.
Are you okay?
Ma'am, Sir. Let me have a lunch break for a bit.
Okay. You can go.
Senki-san, we'll come back again.
Thank you.
Eat delicious foods now.
Thank you.
Excuse me.
Oh, thank you.
How were you?
I'm just fine.
She should stop going there. It's not good.
What do you mean?
It's about that man who sells eels.
What about him?
It's not good.
That man has already someone...
If Sadoko finds out, she'll have a hard time.
That man won't do. He's not for her.
What a playboy and rough man who just goes for money.
You should stop too.
Who are you to say that?
What's wrong with you?
Sorry.
As expected.
What do you mean?
Eh?
I mean, you see,
I also asked about Senki from others.
And they said he has a bad reputation.
If she gets married to that person,
he won't surely work earnestly.
He'll just take money...
...from the store, play with women outside and make children.
That should be stopped.
Really?
Is there someone here?
You should be careful of what you're saying!
I'm sorry.
Wait...
Welcome...
What do you want?
I want odango.
You want odango?
Then, shall we order two servings of it?
For the two of us?
Well, I'll order that too.
Then, let's eat together.
Okay.
Say,
when will you rest next time?
I can have a rest anytime.
Hot spring bath.
I want to go there.
Where shall we go?
At Hakone.
Hakone?
Okay? Let's go there, Sen-chan.
I see.
What can I do?
You're so mean.
I want to go there with Sen-chan.
I talked about it during the holidays.
Is that so?
It fell down.
Sorry.
Are you hungry?
You already want to eat now?
That's enough, Tora-chan.
No, no, no. That's not what I mean...
Well, you see...
- Want to eat this? - Yes, I want to.
Then, shall I feed you?
Tora-chan.
What's that fool doing over there?
Right. A movie.
A movie? Right now?
Right!
What should I do?
He must take her somewhere.
Somehow...
What is it, Tora-chan?
I mean, well... That is... Would you like to eat something sweet?
I don't have enough money but I'll treat you.
- Will you? - Yes.
Well...
I want odango.
Oh, want to eat odango? That's good!
Then, let's go.
Who's this person, Senki-san?
Who is this bumpkin girl?
Who are you, by the way?
I'm Sen-chan's...
...woman, though.
Wait... Calm down first.
Move away!
Who are you, you kid!?
I mean, let's not make a fight here.
Don't touch me, you lewd person!
I...
I have thought that you really like me...
Even though I'm a bumpkin girl, you told me to come home.
But I refuse...
There are people who likes you, but you refuse!
Hey.
Wait a second.
Why would I want to go with such a bumpkin girl who works at a factory?
Isn't that a joke?
Tora-chan.
I see.
So that's how it is, Tora-chan.
Probably,
you didn't want me to see that person.
You're considerate, Tora-chan.
I'd like to be loved by someone like you, Tora-chan.
I'm going home now.
Thank you, Tora-chan.
You were so kind to me.
Tora-chan fell in love with her?
I didn't thought of him that way.
Do you hate it, from a mother's perspective?
That's not true. Even though it's not,
I was a bit surprised.
Well, I guess it's the time for that.
When he was still a kid,
he said, "I like Mom the most in the whole world."
I see...
I guess he become matured.
I see...
My life, as a parent, may become boring now.
Welcome back, Tora-chan.
I'm back.
And a few days later.
Nice!
You're so cool!
Senki-chan!
Nice!
Senki-chan, you're skillful.
Nice, Senki-chan.
Help me! Please help me for a second!
Tora-chan's love is now over.
It started around this time.
Tora-chan's unrequited love.
Right.
There's another one here.
Sakura...
What's wrong?
Sakura?
Sakura!
What's up, Sakura?
It's because...
I feel pity for you.
I don't know...
...what can I do for you.
Brother...
You're not my mother's real son.
I...
...don't even know about it.
I don't know...
I'm sorry...
I'm really sorry.
Why would you find me pitiful?
Because...
...you just look pitiful.
That's why, dad...
For all this time...
...do those things to you...
I feel pity for you.
Why would you?
You're stupid.
What?
I'm totally happy.
That I became mom's child.
And what's more is that...
...I have the best sister in my country.
I'm really happy.
That's why, I'm grateful to my dad too.
Brother...
Gozen-sama... Thank you very much.
For what?
Thank you very much...
...for naming him Torajiro.
He shouldn't lose that name.
He became a strong but kind child.
Is that so?
Yes.
Then, let's go home. Mom is now worried.
Sakura.
Can you get up?
Thank you.
Come on! How long will you keep playing that?
If you're just playing around, you'll be like Tora-chan.
- No way. - No way.
Let's go home.
Sakura... Hop on my back.
Let's go.
That's all for today's episode.
Then, see you next week.