"We run out of shoe polish" "Is that so?" "I'll buy some today" "These shoes are worn out" "They'll never shine" "They're still alright" "But they're still split" "They're still wearable" "You haven't forgotten anything?" "You've left nothing?" "My abacus!" "The area of a circle?" "The square of its radius x 3.14..." "A cone's volume?" "The square of its radius x 3.14 x the height... divided by 3" "The quadrangle AEDC is inscribed in a circle..." "Angle ACD is equal to DEF..." "You understand that?" "Any questions?" "That's all for today" "How about the excursion?" "Be quiet!" "This class will go to Tokyo" "Quiet!" "First we'll visit the Imperial Palace" "Then a number of shrines" "Finally, Kamakura," "Enoshima and Hakone" "KAMAKURA" "Ready?" "Look at me" "Here I go!" "HAKONE" "Are you writing again?" "He's always writing letters" "What big blisters!" "Shall I pop them?" "How are the blisters?" "They're all right" "Can you walk?" "Probably" "Try rubbing your socks with soap" "Aren't they our students?" "I hope they aren't our lads" "Did anybody go out on the lake?" "Do you know?" "What about you?" "I don't know, Sir" "Mr. Horikawa!" "Sir!" "Yoshida's boat has capsized!" "His family are coming on the night train" "I know how you feel." "But please reconsider" "You consider yourself responsible?" "But you did your best as a leader" "The boy's family knows that" "I did warn them" "But..." "If I'd been more strict, they wouldn't have disobeyed me" "I've had these children for 3 years" "But I became careless" "I failed in my duty as a teacher" "You're taking too much responsibility" "Thank you for your concern" "But I've thought it over and made my decision" "I realise, but..." "I've tendered my resignation" "You can rescind it" "Listen, Hirata" "Let me do it this way" "The responsibility frightens me" "Taking care of others' children" "I'll never forget Yoshida's parents" "I can imagine how they feel" "They'd raised him for many years and now he's dead" "Their son died when he was under my care" "They must be broken-hearted" "He ever bought them a souvenir" "I'd despise his teacher" "He's not a good teacher" "This job scares me" "I'm truly afraid" "I'm not suited for it" "And your son" "What'll you do?" "I'll return to my home town" "I have an old friend there" "I'll stay there and think it over" "I'm back!" "Hello, sir" "Welcome home, son" "Is it far to Ueda?" "Another 40 minutes." "Tired?" "No." "Is it a big town?" "Sure it is" "What's the population?" "About 35,000" "It's famous for producing silk and silk school, isn't it?" "That's right" "You forgot to trim your nails?" "Were you born in that house?" "Is it still yours?" "No, not any more" "Remember we visited your grandfather's grave and your mother's grave?" "He sold that house to put me through school" "A kimono dealer?" "No." "He was a teacher too" "He taught Chinese classics" "The house had a big persimmon tree" "Let's go to see the castle" "Yes" "Chew it well" "Father" "Ueda is really a small town, isn't it?" "I imagined it bigger" "Well, Kanazawa's much bigger" "It's the largest on the Japan Sea Coast" "You don't like this town?" "Why?" "I think we'll settle here" "So we'll move here?" "Will you teach here?" "No, I won't" "I've been trying to tell you" "I'll never teach again" "What'll you do then?" "I don't know" "I have this priest friend" "And I'll live in his temple" "You'll become a priest?" "No, priests are much more virtuous" "Don't be upset" "You'll have to attend school here, right?" "Just endure it" "School are all the same" "You'll soon make new friends" "It'll be better for me" "You were nicknamed "badger"" "I was "badger's kid"" "I hated it" "The people here don't know that" "No, they don't" "Working at the Registry Office?" "Yes, I am" "They have big families in the village" "I registered 3 births yesterday" "And the death rate of infants is low" "I should have been a midwife" "Where's your boy?" "He went catching dragonflies" "Made any friends yet?" "No, he prefers killing creatures" "Well, children should be active" "It's a beautiful Sunday, isn't it?" "You finished?" "No" "Then you can't go fishing" "It's really only the same problem" "You're still stuck" "Proportional division I explained it last night" "Oh, so that's it" "Wrong again" "You'll have to take greater care if you want to enter Junior High" "You are so careless" "You'll never do anything great if you don't enter high school" "If you study harder" "I'll send you to the best school" "Just relax and concentrate" "I did it!" "It's easy if you think more carefully" "That's good." "Easy, wasn't it?" "Get the fishing tackle" "Check for tangles" "Is the float secure?" "We'll get some worms tomorrow" "There're some in the garden" "Catch plenty tomorrow" "The fish here are wily" "They're hard to catch" "Now the exams are over how do you feel?" "What about that other lad?" "Who?" "What's his name?" "The merchant's son" "Toshi?" "He passed" "He did?" "Good" "Don't know how I did it" "I missed Question 4" "Just one doesn't matter so much" "You'll have to live in the dorm" "It's too far to commute every day" "Me?" "Alone in Ueda?" "I'll visit you once a week" "You'll soon get used to it" "Summer vacation will soon be here and you can come home then" "Hen is a female chicken?" "And "rooster" is the male?" "What's "dog" then?" "English is difficult" "I'm starving" "What's that yellow stuff with rice?" "Rice with curry?" "Yeh, it tastes good" "Good but hot" "Ryohei, a visitor" "What brings you, father?" "I happended to be in town" "Get permission to come out" "He'll probably give you some money" "No, he already did" "Then buy us something" "Sure" "Let's give his father a nickname" "Like what?" "How about "Badger"?" "Yes, that's good" "We're off to weed" "Again?" "They sure grow fast" "Here, have some" "I'm supposed to be weeding" "With the other boys" "I feel sorry for them" "That's alright" "Buy them some sweets" "No, thanks" "You had enough?" "I'm stuffed" "Rice with curry?" "You want some?" "Not today?" "Behave yourself" "Don't worry, father" "There're only 53 more days to go" "To summer vacation?" "Father, can we fish in that river?" "I bet we'll catch a lot" "In summer we can go everyday" "I'm afraid not, son" "I came to tell you" "That I've decided... to move to Tokyo" "Tokyo?" "Great!" "When?" "But you're staying here" "You have your studies" "I've thought it over" "I'll have to work in the city" "Here I can't make enough money to continue to send you to good schools" "So, I've decided to make an effort" "I think you're mature enough... to understand all this" "I'll work in Tokyo, and you'll study here" "We must do what's best" "Try hard, son" "I'm still young enough to make a new start" "You shouldn't get lazy" "Now, it's nothing to cry about" "It won't be for a lifetime" "Not for a lifetime" "I'll be waiting for you to come and visit" "We'll soon be back together again" "Now, stop your crying" "It's not easy to see you" "I've brought you some things" "Shirts, pants, towels and 3 pairs of socks" "Wear the socks in turn and they'll last longer" "These are for healing colds" "For stomach aches" "Don't drink unboiled water" "Watch out for colds" "Keep your chest warm at night" "Here's some money" "Don't waste it" "I'll write as soon as I get to Tokyo" "And you write to me every week" "Like now" "You understand?" "Here's some stamps" "Stop crying" "It's nearly time to go" "When's the time to return?" "7 o'clock" "We still have some time" "You must try hard" "More sake, please" "You want curry and rice?" "Just sake then" "Come here, son" "Now, don't cry" "Men shouldn't cry" "I hear your son graduated from high school?" "Which university will he attend?" "In Sendai city" "I thought we'd live together here but..." "It's a pity, isn't it?" "Still, he must study harder" "Excuse me" "Mr. Hirata!" "It's been a long time" "Yes" "I wondered if it was you" "So you're in Tokyo now?" "It's an odd place to meet" "Have you been in Tokyo long?" "Do you often come here?" "Quite often" "Is that so?" "I'm often here myself" "I wonder why we didn't meet sooner" "I'm pleased you're well" "I'm really glad to see you" "Me too" "How long have you been in Tokyo?" "I last saw you in Ueda, at the temple" "That was 12... 13 year ago" "It's such a long time" "When I came I was a total stranger" "A total stranger" "I still haven't adjusted to city living" "I haven't run into any of the others" "I owe you an apology there" "Here you are" "Thank you" "There's none left?" "There was..." "Yes?" "Fine" "You've grown and I can hardly recognise you now" "You've grown into a beautiful girl" "How old are you?" "Twenty one" "She's still a child" "She's a nice girl" "Come and say hello to our guest" "No" "Seiichi!" "I said no!" "You see?" "He's really naughty" "At least he's healthy" "Seiichi!" "Say hello to our guest" "What?" "I want money for movies" "No way!" "Not until you greet the guest" "You're working at City Hall?" "I'm editing material on the history of Tokyo" "It's a good job" "for a retired teacher" "What is it?" "I'm going to see a movie" "What a boy!" "How's your Ryohei?" "Fine." "Thank you" "He graudated from a national university" "He's now 25" "Already 25?" "What's he doing for a living?" "Teaching at an industrial college" "That's good" "Fate is strange, isn't it?" "I gave up teaching" "But eventually my boy became a teacher" "It's a good thing, I envy you" "You must be living alone then?" "Boring?" "I've grown used to it" "We've been apart for a long time" "And I thought this year we'd be together" "But..." "There'll be other chances for it" "I sincerely hope so" "I mean it" "He's grown into a good man and you can enjoy the family life" "I envy you" "My children are still babies" "To me Ryohei's still a child" "I hope he's doing well" "Mix undiluted nitric acid with... undiluted sulphuric acid." "Then..." "It could be taking me home" "I wish I could commute to school by train" "What a long train!" "I want to go home" "Get permission to return home" "Who's the Duty Master today?" "Mr. Horikawa" "You think he'll?" "No, I'm sure he won't let you" "He won't?" "But I've just had a baby brother" "Sir!" "What is it, boy?" "Could I go home, sir?" "You've just returned, haven't you?" "We just got a new baby, so I'd like to go back again" "You have a new baby brother?" "So?" "I do not come for this" "How old is your father, then?" "You shouldn't forget that" "Your elder brother." "He was in the army?" "How's he doing?" "How do your parents manage that?" "It's fine." "Our neighbours are very kind" "I'm glad to hear that" "Your duty is to study hard" "Don't worry about your parents" "What?" "We're planning to go to Mt." "Akiba next Sunday" "Will you join us, sir?" "Not next Sunday" "You can't?" "Sorry, I'm busy" "Please, can't you think again?" "I'm going to see my father" "Sir misses his father, still?" "Of course, I still do" "Perhaps another time" "It feels good" "It's been such a long time..." "You've put on some weight" "I'm quite healthy these days" "I get up early in the mornings" "That's good, son" "And you?" "Excellent." "Never took a sick leave" "Really?" "You've gain much weight" "Haven't been here for a long time" "I came here once before, with the Headmaster" "So Mr. Hirata's well, too?" "He must be getting on" "He's still quite active though" "We often play chess together" "He's a good player, too" "I'd like to see him again" "Do you remember Fumiko?" "Mr. Hirata's daughter?" "Before, she was just a little girl this tall" "Yes, a little girl wearing a yellow sash" "She's grown a lot" "Really?" "She was such a cry-baby" "Was she?" "I drank a lot tonight, I feel good" "Can you handle some more?" "I don't think so" "I don't usually drink this much" "But this is a special occassion" "Do you smoke?" "A little" "May I?" "When did you first start?" "I don't remember" "Mmm." "Don't overdo it" "Father" "I'm thinking of quitting my job" "Why?" "And moving to Tokyo" "Why?" "Are you unhappy there?" "It's not that" "If I work there, we can't live together" "I've always wanted us to be together" "I thought we could do so after I graduated" "I hate living apart like this" "I appreciate how much you sacrificed for me" "I shouldn't be selfish" "But I want to be with you, in Tokyo" "What do you think?" "I could get a job in Tokyo" "No, you mustn't do that" "I want to be with you too" "But we both have our jobs" "We must regard them as our missions in life" "Everyone must do their duty" "There's no room for private feelings" "You must do it to the best of your ability" "Sometimes work is tedious" "But the harder it is, the better you feel" "When you've done it as best you can" "Try even harder" "Give up this selfishness" "Don't worry about me" "Your position is one of great responsibility" "The parents of those boys have chosen you to be their teacher" "Your every act is an example" "Your responsibility is enormous" "I couldn't fulfill my responsibility" "You must carry the burden for me" "We can occassionally meet like this" "It's enough" "That's good enough like this, right?" "We're both doing our utmost" "That's enough, isn't it?" "I hope you understand" "Do the best you can" "What's a pity" "I wish we had more time to fish" "We should have gone fishing yesterday evening" "Time flies" "As soon as we meet we have to part" "It was a long wait for this meeting" "But we had a night to walk" "I totally enjoyed it" "Don't' miss your train, now" "Don't worry" "We'll meet again" "Yes" "Wouldn't be long" "Look after yourself." "Don't get sick" "Think of your country will" "Take care" "Father" "What?" "Some pocket money" "Pocket money?" "For me?" "It's not much but please take it" "I wasn't sure, it's such a small sum" "I'm honoured to accept it" "Then please do" "Thank you very much" "I'll put it at the altar of your late mother" "Thank you" "I'm really sorry about last night" "I was being selfish" "I was too abrupt but I'm glad you understand" "Please do your best, son" "There is no time for idleness now" "I'm still capable, so I'll work hard too" "Let's both try hard" "Yes, let's both try hard" "Don't forget anything" "The nightingales are singing" "Some guests for you, sir" "Mr. Kurokawa?" "To see me?" "Send them in" "It's been a long time, sir" "I'm Kurokawa," "I was your student" "And I'm Uchida" "I'm pleased to see you, take a seat" "You're looking well, sir" "Thanks, you too." "Please sir" "Please sir" "It's been quite a while" "I ran into Mr. Hirata yesterday" "He told me about you, sir" "Oh, really?" "He told us all about you, sir" "Did he?" "About the chess too" "He was my old chess companion" "And I enjoy his company here again" "Are you good at it, sir?" "No, far from it" "There are a number of our old schoolmates here in Tokyo" "And we're planning a party in your honour" "We can talk about the old days" "We'd be honoured if you'd attend" "That's very kind of you" "What day?" "Mr. Hirata's always available" "Me too." "I'll be glad to come" "Really?" "The sooner the better" "How about this Saturday or next Wednesday?" "Which day do you prefer, sir?" "Well, can you make it Wednesday?" "My son's coming on Saturday" "Your son?" "I heard he's in Akita" "Is that Ryohei?" "He must be all grown up by now" "How old is he?" "He's 25" "Welcome" "I'm back" "Master Ryohei is here" "Really?" "Welcome home" "When did you arrive?" "About an hour ago" "You're earlier than I expected" "The priest?" "He offered to let me stay" "Why didn't you stay?" "I wanted to come straight home" "I see." "How is he?" "Good, like yourself" "And your conscription results?" "Grade A" "You passed?" "Good" "Congratulations" "Well done" "Report it to your mother" "I'm so relieved" "You were somewhat sick as a child" "I'm glad you overcame it" "How many days off?" "10 days" "That's long enough for us to enjoy ourselves" "You look younger than before" "I do?" "You still look very fine" "My bald patch?" "You remember?" "That time..." "That was the year you were preparing for primary school" "Yes" "Please prepare for the meals, can you?" "Yes sir" "Mr. Hirata, do you still remember?" "I was punished by you in primary three because I was naughty in the class" "Yes" "Get him my kimono" "You remember how you punished" "Iwamoto and me for fighting?" "I'm afraid I don't" "You were awfully strict" "You made us to stand outside the staff room, then forgot to dismiss us" "Did I?" "I'm awfully sorry" "Sir, you used to scold me too" "Because you were always dozing off in class" "Yes, he was always dozing off" "He still does at the office" "He'll never change" "Please let me have a word" "We're very pleased that both of you could spare your valuable time" "We greatly appreciate it" "More than 10 years has passed since our graduation" "And we're very much enjoying this reunion" "It's a pleasure for us" "We'd like to take this opportunity to ask for your further guidance" "Please eat, drink and be merry" "Let us enjoy ourselves, like in the old days" "Let me say something" "Two more fellows were expected this evening" "But Sasaki's in Kobe on business" "He sent the following telegraph" "Pleased to hear you're both in good health" "Nakanishi called to announce the birth of his baby earlier tonight" "It's a boy!" "He said he'd be late because he's busy" "Wonderful news!" "It was very kind of you to prepare this wonderful reunion" "We're happy to see you all as healthy and active as ever" "Years ago you dubbed me "badger"" "But the badger is old now" "Now I prefer to ask you for your help and guidance" "I sincerely hope that all of you will be successful in your chosen fields" "I express my heartfelt gratitude" "Mr. Horikawa said everything I wanted to say" "Not only the badger" "I, "Chicken", also seek your help" "I'm sincerely pleased to meet you again" "I didn't expect to see you in Tokyo" "Another drink, sir?" "Good to see you." "You're married?" "Yes" "Most of us are, eh?" "Oh, really" "Married men, raise your hands" "Just you and I are single" "It appears so" "And those with children?" "Very good" "With 2 children?" "Anyone with 3?" "Well, nobody with 3" "What about me!" "I have 4" "Amazing isn't it, Horikawa?" "Time flies!" "Most of them have children already" "I'm surprised, myself" "One more, sir?" "No thank you, I've had enough" "Events are unpredictable" "It's been over 10 years since you quitted teaching." "And now, this reunion..." "Quite so" "Do you still offer flowers to Yoshida's grave?" "The boy who died on our excursion" "It's nothing to be boastful of" "I just feel sorry for him" "But such an offering is not easy" "I still picture you all as students" "Strange, isn't it?" "When I resigned my position" "You held a party for me" "I remember it" "I often recall that night" "The primroses were in full bloom" "I was deeply moved by the poem you recited" "Does he recite poetry?" "Yes, he's very good at all" "We'd like to hear it" "If you insist" "Welcome" "Sorry to be so late" "Welcome back" "You're still up, then?" "Yes, how was the party?" "I thoroughly enjoyed it" "Great" "My old pupils have become good men" "I'm grateful" "They still remember me" "Even though I wasn't a good teacher" "They were extremely kind" "And I enjoyed myself very much" "Were there many coming?" "They asked all about you" "I was so happy" "Yes?" "You must work as hard as they do" "We should all do our best" "What do you think of Hirata's daughter?" "What?" "I wonder if you'll marry her" "I'm still too young" "I like that Fumiko, too" "Hirata also wants to see you both get married" "Don't be so shy" "Or is there someone else?" "No" "You're the right age to marry" "And it's inconvenient to stay single" "Will you marry her?" "Yes." "Please arrange it" "You'll leave it all to me" "She'll make a good wife" "She's the type I've been looking for" "Now I feel relieved" "And very drunk" "Get me some water" "Oh, I feel wonderful" "Any plans for today?" "I'm going to buy a book" "A book?" "Again?" "I need a chemistry textbook" "I found one but too worn out" "I saw a good one the other day" "So I think I'll buy it" "You should visit the museum too" "There are many wonderful works there" "Really?" "Only 10 cents" "Now, there's an exhibition of traditional paintings" "Really?" "Go see them." "Their beauty is profound" "You'll appreciate them" "Let's go for a look" "I'll bring Hirata over tonight, all right?" "Master Ryohei!" "Your father..." "What's wrong?" "What happened?" "I feel a little pain, here" "Will you be alright?" "Yes, don't worry" "Father, are you okay?" "That's alright" "Why don't you stay home today?" "No" "I never take days off" "Father!" "Call the doctor!" "Oh, father!" "Help me with my coat" "I feel dizzy" "Father!" "Oh, Father!" "Father!" "Father!" "Do you hear me?" "Mr. Hirata came" "I'm glad you could come" "Mr. Horikawa." "Pull yourself together!" "Thank you..." "Fumiko, look after my boy" "Please" "Oh, father" "It feels so good" "I feel sleepy, very sleepy" "Father" "Do your best" "It's nothing to be sad about" "I did what I could" "I'm very sorry, but he's gone" "Ryohei, don't cry" "He went in peace" "It's a blessing and he'd done his best" "He was a magnificent man" "You were lucky to have him as a father" "Don't cry" "Do you think my brother is asleep?" "He'll be lonely" "Your father will also miss you" "If they don't mind," "I'd like them to live with us" "They'd be happy then" "I think so, too" "I always wanted to live with him" "Unfortunately he died before we could live together" "But at least we had a week together" "That's a wonderful week" "He was such a good father"