Botchan (the young master)
Having inherited from my ancestors my daring spirit,
since I was a child, it caused me nothing but trouble.
At elementary school,I once jumped down
from the 2nd floor and couldn't walk for a week.
You may wonder why I did such a reckless thing,
I had no special reason.
While looking down from the 2nd floor window of the new school building,
one of my classmates joked, "You're a big boaster,"
"but I bet you won't dare jumping down."
"Scaredy-cat", he said in a taunt.
When I came back home, carried on the janitor's back,
my father, with a big glare, told me, "Is there a guy that can injured his waist"
"from jumping down such height?"
"Next time, I'll jump without injuring.", I answered him.
The bank has refused you the entrance.
What? Was it too unreasonable to
conduct yourself a little better this time?
I can't stand lies.
I know it very well that you are honest.
That is why I recommended you.
But that ended up backfiring on me.
Of all things, you had to hit the bank's president.
As a child, whenever he saw me,
"What a good-for-nothing guy"
my now deceased father used to say.
"I'm very worried about the future of such an unreasonable boy."
my now deceased mother used to say.
Nevertheless, even under these circumstances,
the women named Kiyo, who has served in our family,
was incredibly fond of me.
Kiyo, I..
Welcome back.
Here.
I'm back!
Yeah. It's good.
After all, Botchan has a fine character, straight as an arrow.
Do not compliment me all the time. I'm not a kid anymore.
That very thing shows your fine character.
Uh. Another serving. Yes.
Eight days after my graduation from physics studies,
the principal of the college sent for me.
There is an available position as a teacher.
I had no intention of becoming a teacher
It's for middle school, you know. But, it's in Shikoku.
I hadn't even thought of going to the countryside
Young people nowadays don't want to go to the countryside.
But you know, the salary it's 30 yen per month.
I wasn't much interested in money.
Although there are other people willing to go,
I, certainly, thought of you first, you know.
That's surely a lie.
To tell you the truth, I'm a bit worried.
Mostly because I had no other positions in view,
I answered on the spot.
Yes. I'll go.
Really?
Kiyo, I..
Welcome back.
I'm back.
Kiyo I won't need such things.
Botchan, although you have a good temper, there's one thing that I'm worried about.
This too, I won't need that.
Botchan.
Botchan, when you let your anger raise
the words won't come out easily.
So, by all means, you shouldn't just hit people.
Do not just act violently. I know.
But, I know that, Botchan has a fine character, straight as an arrow.
This may be the last farewell.
Kiyo, you'll live much longer, that's for sure.
Botchan, take care of yourself. Uh.
I'm leaving.
I'll be waiting for your letter.
Too distant
The wonderful imported painting
suitable for our middle school has arrived.
Please look.
What's that?
I see.
As expected from the head teacher. You're quite right.
Full of elegance and artistic quality
Our school is worthy of such painting. Indeed, you have a god eye.
What do you think? Yes. This is great.
We think it's great. Yeah.
Hey! Oh. Yes Yes
Ah, sorry. Yes, yes. I'm taking it now.
Yes. Smile.
Wearing just a red loincloth, what a savage place.
It's just a small town.
Hey, where's Middle School? Dunno.
What a dull bunch of kids.
Despite looking as a matchbox, the train could run quite well.
Patience was what I had to learn at this small town,
there's no other way.
Hello. Ah. Right, this way.
You had a long journey. Welcome to our school.
The distance is not the problem.
Please, work with us with energy. Yes, I'll make my effort.
Even though the first goal of the teacher is the study
by all means, we would like you to become a role model for the students.
A role model?
What do you mean by a role model?
I see.
A role model ...
A role model is, in other words, is a teacher who excels at his field.
Not only in the abundance of the knowledge in his subject,
Why the head teacher is answering?
but a teacher with an outstanding character,
that will cause an influence on the way of thinking and behavior of the students.
Why is he wearing a red shirt?
In other words, a teacher that owns both the social and moral virtues,
he must be a person of fine character.
This guy is 'red-shirt'
Is it clear? I can't do it.
What do mean with "I can't do it"?
I can't possibly be the person
you mentioned.
Principal Yes.
I'll return you the appointment letter.
I see. Head teacher.
About that, that's just our aspiration. You don't have to worry about that. It's fine.
If so, please do not surprise me form the start.
So, for the preparation for tomorrow classes please, talk with
the head of Department of Mathematics, Hotta-sensei.
Yes.
Your desk is over there.
Everyone, I appreciate your efforts for the day.
Are you from Tokyo, right? Yes, Tokyo.
Well, I'm also a true Tokyoite here. Please treat me well.
Nice to meet you.
That's an eccentric guy that has arrived.
Isn't he interesting?
Please treat me well.
A spacious room or a clean room which one you prefer?
What? I'll help you with the lodging.
A place where the food is good. Leave it to me.
Go forward!
They are so arrogant just 'cause they're Normal School's guys, right?
Despite being supported by the local taxes,
the thing is that we have a graduated teacher from the imperial university.
They're surely weak at a fight.
Just let them brag all they want.
Let's have some shaved ice.
Here's your order.
Hello. Welcome.
Are you the new teacher? That arrived from Tokyo.
Despite being in the countryside, she's a beauty.
Ah, yes. I'm the new teacher.
Please, two shaved ice. Yes.
She is the beauty in this town,
we called her Madonna.
Two shaved ice. You shouldn't fall for her.
She already has someone.
Well, if she's the only beauty, she's worthy of a remarkable man.
English teacher Koga-sensei? Right.
Here's your order.
I'll be leaving now.
Will the two of them get marry? Well..
There's other man who is after Madonna.
Where's Madonna? Everyone asks for her.
She was here just a moment ago.
The head teacher is after her?
Her parents are delighted
He has a degree from the Imperial University. He's also wealthy.
The University has welcomed him to return there at anytime as a professor,
There seems to be such an agreement.
Today, I was told by my mother,
to go to an art exhibition with the head teacher.
What?
So, there's no other way.
But, tomorrow, from noon, I'll have my day off.
Yes. Tomorrow.
Tomorrow.
But, changing the subject,
it's better not to go against the head teacher like a while ago.
What you mean with "a while ago"? "I can't possibly
"be the person you mentioned"
"I'll return you the appointment letter." I wasn't going against him
If I can't do something, I honestly say it, just that.
That's the same thing. No.
I won't lie. Well, anyhow, be careful.
For some time now, I've been wondering who does he look like,
He's like a warrior monk from the Mount Hiei Enryaku-ji temple
This guy is Porcupine (also means fierce mountain deity)
What? Nothing. Ah, it was good.
Thanks for the food. Yes.
It's my treat. Thanks for the food.
The lodging is right there.
Hey, I'm bringing someone. Oh, sensei.
The representation of light is amazing.
Don't you think it exudes a sublime spirit?
So, this way.
This is also amazing.
My heart just now, has traveled to this landscape.
You should also come, together with me.
Today, to her father and to her mother,
I have a favor to ask.
Father, mother.
Let me marry your daughter.
This would be an undeserved honor for us.
We will humbly accept it.
She's an ill-mannered daughter, but,
please take her under your care.
Thank you very much. I'll cherish your daughter.
Well then.
This is something to celebrate. Your marriage with the head teacher has been decided.
It's like a dream. The head teacher is a respectable person
to marry with.
He's a graduate from the Imperial University, you know.
According to the rumors, there's no one with a better salary.
In the future, he won't be just an educator,
but a person who will stand out further than this town. That's for sure.
This is a big honor for our family.
If our grandchild is a boy, he'll go to the Imperial University.
Let's have a celebration Yes.
We have sake? Yes.
Whenever I look, this falls short compared to Tokyo
the onsen is the only good thing.
There's no one else.
It's entertaining
Here. Have some tea, please.
It's really entertaining.
To Kiyo,
Your meal. Yes.
Sweet potato.
It's good.
After all, Botchan has a fine character, straight as an arrow.
Do not compliment me all the time. I'm ..
I'm leaving. Have a nice day
Good Morning. Good morning.
Almost immediately, a letter?
I was asked to write a letter as soon as I arrive.
It's for an important person?
Well. No way. It's nothing like that.
Have a nice day. I'm leaving.
Well, I'm ashamed of that.
But, even so, please mention it.
I see. Going this way,
There's also a story..
Stand up.
Bow.
Sit down.
Open your textbook.
Listen. This is the formula for the surface area of a sphere.
Well, it's natural that you know it, since you're middle school students.
Today, we'll get to solve the problems by applying this formula.
Teacher!
Why is it that the surface area comes out when we multiplied 4
by pi and the radius squared?
I don't know. What?
Do not play with us to that extent,
teach us, please. I'm not playing games with you.
Since I don't know it now, I'll teach you it on other occasion.
What would you think?
About answering a question to students with a "I don't know".
Because I didn't know I answered "I don't know".
Is there anything wrong with that?
By doing that, the dignity of the teacher isn't maintained,
isn't that obvious? To come with questions for
such natural things, to the head-teacher, each time, is disrespectful.
No. But I don't want to lie to them. What?
Even so, there are other ways of dealing
with this problem, isn't it?
To avoid being a bad influence for the students.
Please, think carefully once again, what's the meaning of becoming the role model for students.
Please, tell me answer. You really don't know?
If I could solve that problem so easily,
I wouldn't have come to the countryside for a 30 yen salary!
You shouldn't say such things in front of everyone.
Talk only to me.
With him, you can't tell who is the teacher and who the students.
What? It's an easy thing to handle a simple man.
You're right. Compared with Hotta-sensei,
who is nothing but troublesome and awkward.
By the way,
congratulations on your engagement with the Madonna.
You! To bring up such matter to this place of education.
That's a lack of character.
You're right. Excuse me for that.
Sorry. No, thanks.
From noon, it's her day off.
She was going to the theater, I think. Theater?
I'd like to make those who dislike "rights and happiness" (for the people) drink the water of freedom.
"OppekepÃ©" imitates the sound of a trumpet, like a watchman's call: "Tara, tara! Watch out, watch out!"
Oppekeppe, oppekepeppo, peppoppo
Those in their fancy Western hairdos and hats,
who dress in stylish garb
their outward appearance may be fine
but their political thinking is inadequate;
they don't understand the truth of the land.
We should sow the seeds of freedom in their hearts.
In these days when the price of rice is rising, You completely ignore the plight of the poor.
Covering your eyes with tall hats, Wearing gold rings and watches,
And spend your money on geisha and entertainers..
Well.. I..
It seems you are engaged now with the head teacher.
And since you can't go out with two man this will be our last time.
Now that you're engaged, it would be a problem if you rotate companies, right?
A problem you say..
Congratulations on your engagement.
I'm back.
The..
Who was that? Ah, is he back?
It's another lodger.
I think he's a writer, I don't know much about him, but he's eccentric.
A writer? 'How would it feel to be a cat?'
He writes about such weird things. A cat.. oh..
I left there your meal.
Can't believe it. We only gather weird people here.
Again sweet potato.
The mail!
Botchan Yes!
To Kiyo,
I arrived at Matsuyama
I put nicknames to two teachers, Read shirt and Porcupine.
The onsen is wonderful.
To Botchan, Your safety it's the most important,
but, is it good that you have just arrived and nickname people?
If you use them carelessly that may get you into trouble.
If you coin new ones, just tell them only to me on your letters.
Still not finish? Ah, er..just a little more.
Sorry.
Since it's a letter, next time, if you could,
I'd like to read a bit longer letter.
So then, I'm putting an amulet,
inside of it, I'm putting 1 yen,
Please, buy your favorite sweets with it.
Even though, Botchan has a fine character, straight as an arrow,
the only thing I'm worried about is your strong temper.
Do not act earnestly unreasonable.
Take care of your body.
I'm sorry for my poor writing and characters. Kiyo
Your meal.
Again sweet potato?
"Tokyo"
Since it says 'Tokyo' I expected it to be popular.
Welcome.
But either from the ignorance of Tokyo or the lack of money,
the room was extremely dirty.
Bring me the tempura soba. Kay.
It's good
Another cup of tempura. Kay.
It's good.
Tempura. Kay.
It's good One more.
I heard that Madonna and the head teacher are engaged.
Are you okay with that?
You were affectionate of each other, weren't you?
Her parents
preferred to give her as a bride to the head teacher.
I've decided that that was the end to our happiness.
I see.
[On the board]: "Four cups of tempura soba"
Stand up.
Bow.
Sit down.
Who wrote that?
Who was at the soba restaurant?
It was good. That place's soba.
Open your textbook.
Eating 4 cups of tempura is eating too much.
Eating 4 or even 5 cups, I'm eating on my own money!
What are you complaining about?
What's wrong?
If you have a complaint is better to do it face to face.
I see.
If I'm not mistaken, you're in charge of the night watch at the dorms tonight, right?
Yes.
I see.
What??
What? What's that?
What tha..
Wanting to surprise me with these grasshoppers!
Why did you put grasshoppers in my bed?
What's a grasshopper? This is a grasshopper.
What's the use of having such a big
act done and not knowing what a grasshopper is?
That's a locust. Locusts are fond
of warm places, and probably they got in there by themselves.
You fools! Grasshoppers getting into bed by themselves!
That's impossible. Those are locusts.
What's the reason for doing this mischief? Speak out!
But there is no way to explain it because we didn't do it.
You guys, wouldn't you return money to the people who lend it you?
What?
What are you talking about? Are you in debt?
I'm talking about the grasshoppers! Locusts.
We don't understand anything. We're sleepy.
Hey, wai.. Hey!
This..wha..
Why did my mosquito net fall? We don't know.
Didn't it fall by itself?
It couldn't fall on its own.
Didn't you use excessive force on it?
Would such a thing make it fall!
It would. What the hell?
You shouldn't make a fuss. We're sleepy.
I'm not done with the talk!
Don't sleep!
This way.
What's the matter?
These guys put grasshoppers on my bed.
That was just a prank, isn't it?
Didn't you, as a student
make prank such this one?
Yes. I did.
Then, do not put much attention on it, please.
I'm fine with the pranks. That's right.
If you can accept it with an open heart,
you can calm down your anger. Right.
That's not the issue. What?
I'm not angry about the prank.
Then, what are you angry about?
Because they are lying. Lying?
When you do a mischief you don't claim someone else did it.
You don't let someone else to undergo the punishment.
Mischief and punishment are bound to go together
We can enjoy doing pranks because the possibility of a punishment makes it exciting.
The ones who expect to do a prank and get away with no punishment are cowards.
You're acting just like guys who like to borrow money
but not pay it back. You're the same.
You're always surprising.
I'm having a serious talk here. Really, you are a seriously interesting person.
What about discussing this matter,
in a later meeting, what do you say?
All interns, until the disposition is determined,
prepare to go to classes as usual.
Yes.
Is that okay with you, teacher?
You might be right.
What's wrong with that guy?
Not only the formula, but everything this maths teacher says, I can't understand.
You didn't seem to have sleep much, are you tired?
Do you want to cancel your classes today?
If I can't give classes after one night without sleep,
I'll return my pay to the school.
I see.
Good grief. He has been troubling the head teacher since early morning
It is annoying story.
He really is an interesting guy.
Don't sleep!
What's wrong? Principal.
Whatever we do, he won't wake up. I see.
This is really a fine view. It's a superb view.
Look at that pine. its trunk is straight
and the branches are spread as an umbrella. Yes.
It's like a Turner's painting, right?
Turner?
You're right. It's really like Turner's
Those curves are just elegant.
I didn't know what Turner was.
Exactly like the touch of Turner.
But as I didn't mind not knowing, I didn't ask.
What do you think, head teacher, from now on,
to call that island, Turner's island?
That would be interesting. Thank you.
I don't understand what's the fun on being Red shirt's buffoon
He's Clown.
And what about you. Are you getting accustomed to school?
Well, I'm not sure.
Since you arrived, the students are delighted.
Please continue being enthusiastic. I don't think they are happy at all.
No, no They are really happy.
That's it, just delighted. I don't think it's the case at all.
Even though, students gave you a big welcome,
there are certain circumstances, you know? What circumstances?
Well, I think you'd naturally know this,
You must be careful and watch out for people who may look good on the surface,
but are waiting to take advantage of you.
I don't get at all what you're trying to say.
There are people who are so popular with the students
that they could instigate them
to act in a certain way. What?
Your predecessor experienced the same.
Who did that to my predecessor?
On the surface he may look, as he was kindly helping
a novice teacher with his lodging and stuff, right?
It's Porcupine? What?
It's Hotta-sensei?
Since there's no evidence for that,
I can't afford to say it with my mouth, but..
Porcupine, you bastard.
Please take it.
Why? It's the pay for my prior shaved ice.
What are you talking about? Don't do such a boring jokes.
I'm not joking. I don't have any reasons
for being treated by you with shaved ice.
Why did you remember it now and want to return it?
This time or any time,
I want to pay it back because I don't like being treated by you.
As expected, he's a simple man.
Fools and scissors may be put to use.
You, you, I wonder if that's an exaggeration
There is no resistance here.
You're right. Excuse me.
Hey!
What's this? Your part of the shaved ice, 1 yen and 5 rin.
Again? After all, you can't convince me.
Why did you return it? I told you,
I don't like that you treat me. Then, before being treated,
you should reject it. It's good at that time.
Then, isn't it okay now as well.
'Cause my face will be damaged. Why is that?
I don't want to be treated by a liar.
Liar? Who's a liar?
If you ask it yourself, you'll find out.
You're calling your superior a liar!
To my superior or to anyone if there's a thing I want to say, I'll say it.
I really hate liars!
By calling me a liar, it's my face that's being damaged.
I didn't say any lie.
By telling me a liar, when I didn't lie,
the only liar is you! Wait, please, let's stop this.
You're the liar! I'm not a liar!
Please stop. I really hate liars.
What's my lie? A liar is a liar!
What are you talking about!?
About the grasshoppers, isn't it obvious?
Let's do it.
Botchan
Do not act violently!
Listen! I absolutely, won't receive the money.
If they'd gotten to the fight it'd have been a nice news story.
That's right.
[No swimming allowed in the tank.]
Ah, you're early today.
What about meal? It's fine.
Anyway, it's sweet potato.
So, it's under. You'll excuse me.
Good morning.
Hey. Everyone.
Today, we'll start the meeting to determine the student's punishment
after the locusts' incident.
So then, for today's activities, I'll ask your favor.
We'll ask your favor.
The so called student's problem, has to do with the teacher's leadership.
That is, before you blame the students,
We should reflect on this.
Therefore, if we only look at the superficial part of this prank
and put them severe sanctions,
I don't think it'd be favorable to our school.
I see. Unless there's other opinion..
What is it?
Damn!
When Botchan raises his anger,
words won't come out easily.
About this..I think..
The students are absolutely wrong.
Aren't you just trying to avoid the teacher's responsibility?
No. A wrong thing is wrong.
A wrong thing is wrong?
Students are still stuck with the lie.
So, you don't have a reason to claim that
it's just the student's wrong doing.
We shouldn't accept an argument which is not supported by logic.
Am I wrong? You're most right!
It's just as the head teacher just said.
Students..
must apologize.
If we force them to apologize without any logic,
this may grow into a strong reaction.
In that case,.. in that case they should be expelled.
Again more brute force.
How far do you attempt to take this matter?
That would expose our school to public disgrace.
You're most right. In any case, expulsion means that
the educator has abandoned his moral duty with the students and given up on them.
It's the easy choice. As an educator, I can't allow such a thing.
You're most right.
A severe punishment will awake a reaction.
I strongly agree with the opinion of the head teacher.
I strongly disagree with it! I also agree with the
head teacher. I'm also in favor of a peaceful resolution.
I'm of the same opinion as the head teacher. I'm in favor of the head teacher.
Me too. Me too.
I..also agree.
I see. Everyone. All opinions have been presented?
I looks like. No. But..
I
entirely differ from the opinions of the head teacher and the other gentleman.
Because, viewed from any angle,
this incident cannot be other than an attempt by those fifty students
in the dormitory to make a fool of a new teacher.
The head teacher seems to trace the cause of the trouble to the teacher himself,
In this sort of incident, if we show tolerance toward these students
who would insult a new teacher, it's not good for the students.
The spirit of education is not only
in imparting academical knowledge.
but also encouraging unselfishness
and a strong honest mind.
If we are afraid of reaction or further trouble,
there is no telling when we can ever get rid of this conduct.
I think there's no need for teachers who ignore such bad behavior.
Exactly.
For these reasons, I believe it proper to punish the interns to the fullest extent
and also make them apologize to that teacher.
I see.
It's the first time we have divided opinions in a meeting.
What will the principal intend to do?
Well, won't it be to respect the head teacher's opinion?
That might be the case. If the principal doesn't decide
on one. It'll surely be the head teacher's opinion.
Er. I will announce what disposal has been decided.
As mentioned by the head teacher,
we, as teachers, also have some responsibility,
therefore, this time, it won't be any punishment.
However..
As mentioned by Hotta-sensei,
if we consider the student's benefit, we should make them apologize.
Let's allow them to apology.
Well, then, the students' delegate
Yes.
3 nights ago, locusts entered in the duty room.
This situation, for the teacher on duty that night,
surely was very unpleasant.
We, all of the students, feel
the need to have a deeply reflection on this matter.
Therefore, from now on,
we don't want such thing to happen again. We, the students, all of us
want to live our student's life carefully.
All intern students, stand up.
About this incident, we are really..
Enough.
It is not necessary for you to apologize.
Wha..what do you mean?
Shouldn't you accept the students' humbly apology?
Since you haven't admit the mischief, there's no need of an apology.
You guys, have you genuinely thought it was wrong?
What you're saying and what's in your heart is different.
If you don't think it was wrong, then you don't have to apologize.
I've had enough of lies.
If it's fine not to apologize, he'd have said from the start, right?
That's true.
Since the head teacher said it's fine, it's okay, right?
Well, I guess so.
Principal
It seems our students deeply regret it.
Ah. I see. Cheers for good work.
Is there something wrong? No, no.
Actually, I was asked for a favor by Koga-sensei's mother.
What is it? Last year,
Koga-sensei's father died, you know.
And they have some debts,
and I was consulted because the circumstances have become difficult.
That must be hard for Koga-sensei.
I considered, someway to give
Koga-sensei a raise on his salary.
But in the current situation, it's difficult.
I'd like to give it, somehow.
Principal, could you entrust the matter to me?
I see. If you please. Yes.
Go forward!
Hey!
Apologize.
I'm sorry.
"If you don't think it was wrong, then you don't have to apologize."
It's good.
Another plate of dango. Yes.
Dango: 1 dish 3 sen (hundredth of a yen) 5 rin
Stand up.
Bow.
Sit down.
[On board: Two dishes of dango, seven sen]
Who was?
As expected, the silence. You guys don't change.
But, I'm sorry to tell you,
this is wrong. What?
Since I get a discount, the two plates were 6 sen and 5 rin.
Sorry to disappoint you.
Does the discount follows an arithmetical formula?
The discount is for the first served. Something like maths is useless.
That's unfair! Right?
It's your fault for doing things without permission. What's unfair?
Just remain seated.
For some time, it's the wish of your mother,
the matter of your salary increased. So, I offered my assistance.
And since it's our school I did my best,
for Koga-sensei's sake.
Your pay raise has come true. Congratulations.
What's wrong?
Come on. Please eat.
I'll have some.
It's good.
In fact, since you came,
the students grades have increased.
Really? Is that so.
From now on, since we have expectations,
with that intention, we'd like you to study.
To study? Right now, I can't do that.
That's sufficient enough for now.
Well, if it's that's fine. Promising.
I've negotiated with the principal about your salary.
What? Do you mean a pay raise?
Yes. In this occasion, because of a position change, we'll be able to finance it.
From now on, you'll might have
a bigger responsibility to the school.
Is that so..
Do you have any inconvenience?
About the salary, is better if it raises, right?
Kiyo will also be happy.
It's good.
Good morning Good morning.
It's really for a non-important person?
Well, yeah.
You'll marry the head teacher, right? Congratulations.
Then, I'm leaving. Have a nice day.
Mr. Postman Yes.
I'm sorry. Yes.
Yu... Yu? (ã‚†)
It's a small yu, right?
Ah, the little.
Small, yes. Yes. Thank you.
Botchan. Congratulations on you pay raise.
I'm happy.
Postman Yes.
I'm sorry.
A salary increase is splendid, but the best thing about Botchan
is that fine character, straight as an arrow.
Come on, come on.
Let's go to another house.
Eh? Sensei, do you want to drink more?
Why? Kosuzu, you want to get back?
No.
Head teacher.
This transferring trip means a promotion for Koga-sensei.
The appointed destination is Nobeoka of Kyushu. Kyushu? Nobeoka?
That's far. Nobeoka? Where is that? That's countryside.
Nobeoka's middle school will give him a very good treatment
It has been determined that they'll receive Koga-sensei.
What a deceiving attack!
To forcibly change his post to Nobeoka, is the kind of behavior for a role model?
Deceiving attack?
I simply, follow Koga-sensei
and his family's wish, those were my efforts.
Is that right? Koga-sensei.
Yes. No matter how,
I don't think so. Next is..
The discussion is not over yet.
Recently the student's moral has been disturbed,
and more than anything else, teachers must become a role model.
Those teachers who go to the hot spring steadily,
we'd like you to refrain from that.
But, the head teacher has also been to the onsen, isn't it?
I? I saw you last night.
I don't go anywhere at night.
Even it was dark I saw you perfectly. So, it was dark, right?
We, teachers, rather than seeking the physical pleasures,
let's continue to seek the exalted spiritual entertainment.
That's right. For example going fishing,
or reading literature, or composing haiku.
Yes. Do geishas count
as spiritual entertainment? What is that?
Of course, it's better to refrain.
But the head teacher met a geisha at the hot spring last night.
I told you, I don't go out at night.
It's another person. Please, do not lie.
Regarding restaurants,
let's avoid entering in general.
You're right. For example, soba
and dango restaurants. Such foolish
But then, the farewell party it's a special occasion.
Let's happily enjoy Koga-sensei's farewell party.
Next is the matter of the student's career guidance...
The discussion is not over yet!
Koga-sensei's mother
was asking the principal for a raise, that's what he heard.
And he used that to get rid of Koga-sensei sending him to Nobeoka.
And when Koga-sensei told him that he didn't want the raise
and he wanted to stay here.
He told him that it was impossible since his successor was already appointed.
That's a very deceiving trick
Took from any angle, it's a deceiving trick.
What a coward! He's jealous of Madonna
and Koga-sensei's affection, even now.
He goes after geishas, but soba or dango are not allowed.
He has geishas. That can't be right.
It's absolutely unthinkable to accept the pay raise from that cowardly hand.
He told you he'll give you a pay raise?
He said he could get the money due to a changing post.
Ah. About that,
I was told I'd be entrusted with a bigger responsibility.
In that case, the head teacher means to discharge me as the head of Department.
How far is that coward willing to go. Unforgivable!
Yeah. Is he accumulating dismissals!
In order to save for my pay raise!
I'll go to refuse. Yeah
After all, I have to refuse.
Sorry, but right now, I have a visitor.
Could you come another time? Here is fine. I'll finish this immediately.
What is that you want? It's about my salary raise,
I want you to cancel it. What?
I'm fine without the pay raise.
If it's up, is better to be up, didn't you just said that.
The talk that moment and now is different. How is it different?
Making Koga-sensei change post to Kyushu,
that percentage of salary that went up, I can't accept such an inhumane thing.
I've told you many times,
the change of post is a very good choice for Koga-sensei.
You don't have to refrain from the salary increase.
Even thought there's no proper reason, from then to now you've change your mind.
It would affect your credit in the future.
My heart does not change with gold and power.
People move following their likes and dislikes.
How much of a pay raise is necessary to have a good living?
There are people who, in the inside, are embittered. If that's the case
there's no happiness or fun on those things.
I refuse the proposition of raising my salary. Goodbye.
I'm sorry about the fuss.
Ah, no. Then, please.
Well. Even though our novice teacher is not a bad guy
because he's violent he gives a wrong impression.
Ah, oh yes, please read this.
Those are Futabatei Shimei's translations.
From the work of writer Turgenev representative of the Russian literature.
Yes.
As I thought, it's entertaining.
[You must not swim in the hot water.]
Stand up.
Bow.
Sit down.
When there's no one else, what's wrong about swimming?
"You must not swim" it's properly written there.
I see.
Well, when you say so, I'm the one at fault.
What?
I apologize for it.
Open your textbooks.
What is wrong?
The thing is, you apologized to students.
Yes. That's it. If a teacher apologizes with a student,
What's wrong about that?
If it's the teacher's fault, it's still wrong.
Open the textbook. Yes.
It's the revision on the questions. The right-angled triangle..
Koga-sensei, for your now announced promotion, congratulations.
Koga-sensei's personality is gentle and kind with a strong sense of responsibility.
Also a reputation for being polite and kind at class
We welcomed him to our school as an essential teacher.
If such person as Koga-sensei is to leave our school
is truly regrettable. Even, personally,
to lose this good friend is
for me, it's a great misfortune.
However, if it's the wish of the person in question
we cannot forcibly detained him. Koga-sensei,
in this new field of work, I wish you success.
I won't raise my voice to say "congratulations
on your transfer", to Koga-sensei.
The solely solution is to proceed towards Nobeoka
were is no such flattery to charmed people.
Or humans who pretend to have good sense to deceive people.
And there will not be found an impostor guy with his hair dressed
in a western style.
Personality I'm sure, Koga-sensei will be welcomed at Nobeoka.
A bright future is waiting for you.
I wish you the best. Koga-sensei.
Then, Koga-sensei. If you please.
Yes.
Due to personal reasons, I've decided to
have this trip to Kyushu.
To have this sort of farewell party done on my behalf,
it indeed leaves a deep impression, and appreciate the way I've been honored
Moreover, the warm words of farewell that you gave me,
I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart.
From now on, despite the long distance,
even there and without changing, I'll ask your favor.
Welcome.
Finally, Madonna is getting married.
That's right.
Head teacher, here, one please.
I'll have 2, and 3 more.
He has a very sickly complexion.
A long time ago, within our neighborhood, there's a old man with the same complexion.
When I asked Kiyo, "why does he have such a face?"
She told me that it's because he was eating nothing but
green squash.
[T/N: the word also means weak-looking fellow; pale-faced man]
So, he's green squash.
Even now, I am not a bit wiser about the reasons for that squash affair.
Would you have a drink with me.
This isn't a farewell party for you, Koga-sensei.
Everyone just wanted to have a good time and drink.
Even without you mentioning it, I know.
Then, why would you still have it in this way?
Because in this way, the matter will settle peacefully.
Are you having fun?
Not everyone can act
in the way we think, as you do.
Even if the reasons for a pay raise are upsetting, it's still something desirable.
Is it possible to do such a stupid thing! I can't, you know.
Surely, you'll regret it. I won't.
You absolutely will. I absolutely won't!
You'll regret. An honest person it's considered as a fool, that's the truth.
If an honest person is considered as a fool,
liars are to be considered as utter fools, aren't they?
You do not understand anything.
This is disgusting.
Enough of this farce, let's leave together.
It's a farewell party for me.
Even the principal left unnoticed.
It's not fun, let's leave.
I can't just leave.
Then, I'm leaving.
Farewell.
Sorry, but I'm also leaving.
At Nobeoka, take care of yourself. Thank you for everything.
Let's go to one more hotel. Let's go.
Please do not vomit. You're right.
Good evening. Good evening.
Here.
I'm returning from my farewell party.
I'm being transferred to Kyushu.
The one who decided it, was the head teacher?
Is that true?
Yes. I'll have a pay raise. It's a promotion.
Congratulations. Thank you very much.
Is your marriage preparation proceeding well?
Yes.
If you marry to the head teacher, that will be a relief for your parents.
They're probably glad, right?
I really consider it something good.
Marrying such a partner as the head teacher.
The head teacher is excellent. He's very caring.
Also, he's educated, he's also popular.
Also, if that's not enough, he's the best role model for the students.
Also.. Also..
Koga-san.. I love you.
I've loved you all this time.
Every single day I think about you, and my chest hurts.
I really love you.
Farewell.
Tomorrow, I'll depart to Kyushu.
I see. Take care Yes.
Everyone. Thank you very much.
Bon voyage.
So, everyone. Go to your lessons.
Ah. Excuse me.
Thank you for everything.
No. I did nothing.. I confessed to her.
Finally, I let her know my true feelings.
To become an honest person,
has a pretty good feeling, you know.
Without regrets about this matter,
I can go to Kyushu. I see.
Thank you very much.
You're right. Then, let's do it.
The sky is really bright, right?
You're right. It's refreshing.
Stand up.
Bow.
Sit down.
Close your textbook.
You don't need such thing as arithmetic textbooks.
To survive in this town,
more than mathematics, is better to learn these. It's much more useful.
But, the reasons for that, I really can't understand.
I really hate lies.
Teacher, the test are close, the lesson..
If you study, and then graduate, so,
does it means that you have received a good education?
With no education, and no social position,
Kiyo is a much more superior person.
How to tell lies. How to mistrust everyone. How to take advantage of people.
Who's Kiyo? I don't understand any of it, right?
Go forward!
Hey!
Apologize.
I won't. What?
"Do not cross by the edge."
That's Ikkyu-san!
Normal students, who do you think you are?
What the hell? Hey. Stop it!
Stop the violence!
It's our students. What should we do?
Let's look at the situation. What?
This, this.
What's happening, head-teacher? This commotion.
Apparently, two teachers of our school and the students started this..
Two teachers?! A picture, take a picture.
Stop it! Let go!
What's wrong?
It's our teachers and students. I'm really sorry.
Stop this!
Morning.
Ah. Hurts.
It's your meal.
I knew it. Sweet potato.
It's here.
"Two teachers led a fight"!?
"Two middle school teachers, Mr. Hotta and"
"a callow presumptuous recently arrived from Tokyo."
"Our school history of good and ideal behavior has been damaged by this incident."
Go eat sh*t!
I see.
Are you okay? I'm fine, I'm leaving.
Good morning. Good morning.
Kiyo, it's her name. What?
The addressee of the letters.
Kiyo is a poor wrinkled woman,
but I am not ashamed to take her to any place.
She has a good-natured heart. That splendid woman is hard to find.
She is always complimenting me.
Since I was a kid, at school, at home,
everyone keep saying I was useless, but
she was my only allied,
she would compliment me saying I was unselfish,
with an straight temper, even a honest person.
That's why, I, even if it means a loss, or if I'm looked as a fool
I need to remain truthful.
Those who tell lies, to people
or to themselves, are really pitiful humans.
I'm leaving then. Have a nice day.
Good Morning. Morning.
I've written my resignation letter. Me too.
Stand up.
Bow.
Sit down.
Teacher. .That..
It's how to applied the formula of the surface area of a sphere.
Didn't I tell you that I'd teach it in other occasion?
When the radio is multiplied, by the surface area s
and then multiplied by the infinitesimal thickness d.
The total volume is the integration from 0 to r
of such area with respect to the radio.
This time,
our school has been involved in a very serious incident.
Naturally it requires a severe punishment. Depending on the situation,
some students could even be expelled.
However, because this time the instigation of two teachers
was involved, all of you are not other thing than victims.
Therefore, in this case, you won't get any punishment.
From now on, everyday and wholeheartedly,
I'd like to take care of your future without leaving on you any scratches.
That's all.
Teacher.
Then, you're dismissed.
Due to personal reasons I have decided to quit.
Likewise, due to personal reasons I have decided to quit.
I see.
Until the end, I can't tell what he's thinking, that's the principal.
His nickname's raccoon.
Thank you for everything Thank you for everything.
Sir, would you like?
It's fine. So, until next time.
Teacher
Then, we're sending you off.
Thanks for everything.
Teacher. About that, we..
The grasshoppers..
How do you call those grasshoppers? Locusts.
Is that so. It's locusts then.
Did you put locusts? Yes.
I see.
I'll memorize it, in order not to forget.
Teacher.. The mosquito net?
Did you make it fall? We made it fall.
Is that so.
You can do these things quite well.
Well then, everyone.
Botchan
But, after all, Botchan has a fine character, straight as an arrow.
Is this okay?
Meiji women are said not to be honest with themselves.
I see.
Thank you for everything!
What?
You are made to be a teacher.
I think you'll surely become a good teacher.
A teacher. I quit.
I see.
Thank you for everything.
Excuse me,
thanks to you, I've been able to write an interesting novel.
Is that so.
Botchan
Ah.. wa.. wait, wait, wait.
Your lunch.
No sweet potatoes? What?
Take care. Yes.
Thank you very much.
You
have a good temper, you know?
Due to the resignation of the two teachers that were disturbing our school's ethos,
our school will have a fresh start.
As this incident will put a great inconvenience on all of you,
as the head teacher, I feel responsible.
From now on, we want to continue with all of you,
to live up to the name of our school.
Furthermore, until a new mathematics teacher is appointed,
I'll take the classes on his behalf. That's all.
Then, you're dismissed.
[On the board]: "Madonna escaped from bright red shirt"
Stand up.
Bow.
Sit.
Who wrote this?
Who did it? Come forward.
You?
What does this mean?
You guys, to do such a thing,
do you think that I'll forgive this?
Who do you think I am?
What is this, to mock a teacher!
You guys. All of you are expelled!
All these guys, I want everyone to be expelled.
What's the matter?
In that case, I'll expose the incident about our school's disgrace.
You are also expelled.
I see.
He was able to become a good role model.
He?
You're quite right.
I did it again.
Botchan. Kiyo, I..
Welcome back.
Here. I'm back.
It's not a good idea to hit people.
I know.
But, after all, Botchan has a fine character, straight as an arrow.
Kiyo, I'm not a kid anymore, you know?
I told you to stop with those compliments.
That very thing shows your fine character.
Huh. Another serving. Yes.
After that, with the help of an acquaintance, I became a railway technician
The salary was 25 yen a month, and the house rent 6
Although Kiyo also seemed quite satisfied,
soon after that, she caught pneumonia and died.
On the day before her death, she called me,
"Botchan, for mercy's sake, when I die,"
"please bury me in the temple yard of your family."
"I'll be glad to wait for Botchan's arrival"
from my grave." she said.
That's why Kiyo's grave
is in the Yo-gen temple of Kohinata.
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