"Kodomo no Omocha"
The rumor that I love you is true. Yes it is.
Whether you're awake or asleep…
You can't avoid it,
…so don't worry about it.
If I sneak into your heart by ridding you of that other love…
…is that a sin?
At sunset, when the children go home,
today's incident is burning love!
You can be sure of it!
7 O'Clock News!
Please, our relationship…
Ah, don't condemn me for a true kiss…
This town without fire…
Let's ignite it with our love!
Ah, don't live carelessly!
That's asking for too much!
I'm Kurata Sana, a TV personality with Gekidan Komawari, and 6th grader.
Sagami Rei-kun, my former boyfriend.
Now he's walking the path to be a fantastic manager.
My Aoki Laureate prize-winning Mama, and Maro-chan, the chipmunk on her head.
The white bat, who's thrilled to have a name settled on.
What was your name again…?
It's Babbit!
Hayama Akito, my natural enemy. Now, though, how should I put it…?
We're inescapably tied to each other, I guess.
No one cares about me…
Um… Hayama-kun…
Tsuyoshi-kun isn't here today… What could be the matter?
Sensei, have you heard any word from Tsuyoshi?
Ah, Hayama-kun, something terrible has happened!
Hayama! What is it? What's wrong? Are you leaving?
It's Tsuyoshi!
Tsuyoshi-kun…?
Just come with me!
What is it? What is it?
"My Name is Going To Change"
Hang on! What happened!? Tell me!
Spell it out so I know what's going on!
Tsuyoshi's parents got divorced…
Divorced!?
Sensei called Tsuyoshi's house a little while ago, and his dad answered…
He said they'd gotten divorced, that they'd left him,
and that he didn't know where they had gone…
You mean, Tsuyoshi-kun is gone?
Which is why I thought we should go over to Tsuyoshi's house and see, right away…
All right…!
Let's go to Tsuyoshi-kun's house!
"Enter Tsuyoshi-kun's father!!"
What do you mean, you don't know where Tsuyoshi-kun and the others went?
Yeah, I mean, we're divorced and all, now… They're not my concern…
What kind of father is this!?
You may be divorced, but you're still his dad, right!?
The legal formalities are all completed, so they're no longer family…
I gave them 50 million in consolation money…
After that, I don't care…
"Sana and Hayama snap"
—Money is not the issue here! —Don't act so smug over a measly 50 million!
What?
—Money is not the issue here! —Don't act so smug over a measly 50 million!
Hey there, you're at odds…
You kids are pretty smart-alecky, huh?
Shut up! You should at least know where your own child lives, you…
over-the-hill cue ball!
Hey, that's taking it a bit far… At least he has a combov-[beep]…
What did you call me!?
Oh, look at the way he's losing it! He's Tsuyoshi-kun's dad, all right!
I dare you to say that again!
I'll say it a hundred times!
Over-the-hill cue ball! Over-the-hill cue ball!
When did you get your hands on that?
Shut up!!
Move out of the way! You really are weak on defense…
You rotten old fart! Where did you send Tsuyoshi off to!?
I told you! I don't know, you miserable brat!
Who needs an old man who doesn't know where own his kid lives, you dimwitted old coot!?
This is no time to be fighting with his dad!
You call this guy a dad!?
If you don't know, then okay… Sorry to bother you…
Hey, you, hold it!
Fine by me!
Enough, already!
Okay, now you've done it! You're getting it back, and then some!
You think that's going to work against an Oki!?
Don't forget about me!
And so it went on, and on, and on…
So that's the kind of dad he has, huh? I didn't know…
Here, I got you a moistened handkerchief to put on that forehead…
Since way back…
Since way back, he's gotten himself hurt in the strangest places…
His dad could have been going nuts like that this whole time…
Mm-hmm, the way he snapped, yeah… But if that's the case…
I hate to think about it…
I never even asked him about it…
Lately, I haven't talked to him all that much…
Hayama…
That lousy old man…!
Sure, he might be an over-the-hill cue ball… I mean, lousy old man,
but as we were leaving his house earlier,
his dad looked kind of lonely…
Have you ever heard Tsuyoshi-kun say anything bad about his father?
No…
Where could Tsuyoshi-kun have gone? He should have said something to us…
What do you think you're doing!?
"Bottom of shoe" What do you think you're doing!?
You dirty letch…!
It was right in front of my face…
I'd forgotten! It's dangerous to get too close to him!
Now I'll never find a husband, for sure!
No, he didn't squeeze anything, so I'm still safe!
"5 Yen"
Tsuyoshi could have gotten hurt, too…
He might not have said anything to me, but what if he called over to your place?
W-why, you…!
You touch someone's breasts, then pass it off like it was nothing…!
Tsuyoshi-kun hasn't called my house yet…
If Tsuyoshi-kun does call, Rei-kun will let me know over my Burutcha…
Whoa! Don't come any closer!
This body… This body has the future of the Kurata family hanging on it…
Hey!
My dad's hospital is nearby, so I'm going over there real quick…
Wait up! I'm coming, too!
Tsu…
Akito-kun and Sana-chan!
Thanks for coming by…
T-Tsuyoshi-kun, why…?
I was in the neighborhood running an errand… Akito-kun,
I'm glad your father is feeling better…
Tsuyoshi, I ought to…
You weren't, by any chance, worried about me?
We just went over to your house, Tsuyoshi-kun…
Now, don't get too worked up… The vein in your forehead is throbbing…
The signs had always been there,
but I didn't think they'd actually get divorced…
We're almost done with all of the finding a new apartment
and moving in and everything…
Now it's just a big hassle putting all of our stuff away…
Once that was done, I was going to tell you…
Is that so…?
Once it's straightened up, come on over and see it…
Okay…
Say, we'll help you put everything away…
"We"?
Right! "We"!
Me, too?
"The Path to Being a Fantastic Manager" by Obana Miho You know,
"The Path to Being a Fantastic Manager" by Obana Miho we should have a grown man there, too…
The manager that protects and fosters his performers
does so sometimes with sternness, sometimes with kindness.
An artist that defines the culture of the day
does so with serenity and congeniality.
Yes… I am a manager…
Mother! Everyone said they would help!
"Summer clothes 1" Wow, it's Sana-chan!
"Summer clothes 1" Wow, thanks so much…
Aono-chan!
Please let us handle the bigger boxes…
"Us"?
Dosukoi! Dosukoi!
While I was out shopping, I went to see Akito-kun's father…
Oh, really? How was he doing?
He's fine…
You don't say… That's great news, Akito-kun…
Your chick is on the veranda!
You're right…
Wow, your brother made a little house for it!
Tsuyoshi, what should we give to the neighbors when we greet them?
Big Brother, what about Father? When is Father coming?
Father is, you see…
um…
From now on, Big Brother will act as Father, too…
But Big Brother, you've got hair!
If you think that all dads are bald, then you're greatly mistaken, squirt!
There are all kinds of dads… Bald dads, fat dads,
annoying dads, dads that can fly…
I wasn't talking to you, Akito…
Slimy dads, full-bodied dads…
You're starting to scare me!
And even worse, there are…
Cut it out, Akito-kun!
Mother, I'm moving the phone cord over here…
Tsuyoshi, where should I put this?
Ah! Akito is reading Big Brother's manga!
Why you, Hayama! Get to work! Come on, come on!
Sana-chan, be careful with those!
What?
My keepsake glasses!
Big Brother, hold this…
—Whoa! Don't carry so much! —I'm throwing these away…
—Wait! Those aren't… —There's no water!
—Open the shutoff valve… —Where's the next volume of this manga?
—No, that one's for the gas… —It's in that box on your left…
Get to work, Hayama!
An insurance card?
"Sasaki…"
That's right. He won't be Oki Tsuyoshi anymore.
Sure enough, his birthday is tomorrow.
Okay, everyone, please, take a short break now…
Yay! Apples! Apples!
We've got most of it put away, huh?
You've been a big help…
Huh? Where's Rei-kun?
I want some apples, too…
Moving is more fun with a lot of people, huh?
I wish we could move every day…
Don't be crazy!
I thought Tsuyoshi-kun would be depressed,
but I'm glad he's in a good mood.
Well, you hear about people getting divorced a lot,
and he appears to be okay, considering.
All's well that ends well…
Okay, you're coming to school for sure tomorrow, right?
Mm-hmm… Sorry to make you worry…
Damn straight…
You really helped us out today…
I thought it would take us a week to get everything put away…
—It was no trouble at all… —If you want to thank me, give me money…
It was no trouble at all…
Really, thanks a lot…
Geez, Tsuyoshi-kun, you're so polite!
T-Tsuyoshi-kun…
Tsuyoshi-kun…
I-I bowed my head, and all this water started coming out… I hate this…
B-be a man, and stop crying…
It's okay, Tsuyoshi-kun… We're the only ones here… It's okay to cry!
I'm the oldest son… so, from now on… from now on, I have to…
…I have to be strong…
Don't tell Aono or my mom, okay? Don't tell them I was crying…
Mm-hmm! We won't tell! No way will we tell! Neither me nor Hayama…
He won't tell! He won't tell! Hayama says he won't tell, either!
Tsuyoshi-kun, if there's anything I can do, just tell me, okay?
Sana-chan…
Don't go suffering all alone, like you did this time…
Sana-chan…
Well then…
…be my wife?
Hey! Don't be presumptuous!
Ee-yow… I was just kidding…
Tsuyoshi-kun, I'll need my husband to take my name,
so I can't be your wife, but you can talk to me about anything…
What does "taking your name" mean?
Tomorrow is your birthday, right? For you…
Ah! That's the ¥5 coin you picked up earlier! How cheap!
You're worse than cheap!
What can you buy for ¥5 nowadays!? That won't even cover the sales tax!
Huh? This ¥5 coin…
"Showa 59 (1984)"
It's from the year we were born…
Thanks, Akito-kun…
Well, even during just our 12-year lifetimes,
a lot has happened, huh?
Mm-hmm…
Okay, see you tomorrow at school!
I'm free to talk to you, anytime!
Uh-huh!
I'm back!
Welcome home, Sana…
Huh? We have a visitor?
Uh-huh… Sugita-san is here…
Aya-chan?
Sana-chan, did you find out anything about Tsuyoshi-kun?
Mm-hmm… It turns out he had to move suddenly…
Sensei!
—How is your manuscript coming along? —But Tsuyoshi-kun is right nearby…
He said he'll be at school tomorrow…
—Is that right? —You're good at running away…
—I still haven't caught you… —So, Aya-chan, you came all the way over here just for that?
Mm-hmm…
Mm-mm! Sana-chan, you forgot your bag at school, right?
Oh, right! Hayama grabbed my arm without any warning, and all…
I've never seen Hayama-kun panic like that…
Sana-chan…
Sana-chan, you're good friends with Tsuyoshi-kun, right?
What do you think about Tsuyoshi-kun?
Tsuyoshi-kun, huh? Hmm, what kind of animal does he remind me of…?
Um, that's not what I mean… Do you like Tsuyoshi-kun, or anything?
That's what I'm getting at…
Never mind! I was just asking…
Tsuyoshi-kun is going to have a hard time of it from here on…
Hang in there, Tsuyoshi-kun…
Right now, all Sana can say to you is…
Over-the-hill cue ball!
Not that!
Life has its clear days and cloudy days!
♪ Life has its clear days and cloudy days! ♪
♪ Rain will come in waves, and snow will come in waves! ♪
♪ And while we're at it, bums can be waved around, too! ♪
♪ Wavy-wavy-wave! ♪
♪ Anyhow, don't give up, Tsuyoshi-kun! ♪
♪ You're strong, Tsuyoshi! If you were weak, you'd be weak! ♪
—Sana-chan is strange, even at home. —♪Go, go, go, go, go!♪
Bye now, Sana-chan!
See you at school tomorrow!
For Aya-chan to come all the way over here to ask about Tsuyoshi-kun…
Oh, I get it! Aya-chan…
…is an extreme worrywart!
"That's not it" Ooh, Sana dear, you're so dense!
And so, starting today, my name will be Sasaki,
but I hope you'll continue to regard me the same as you always have…
Tsuyoshi-kun…
Same old Tsuyoshi-kun as ever. He really is strong.
Way to go, Tsuyoshi!
S-Sana-chan…
Okay, then, take your seat, and let's start class…
Good for you, Tsuyoshi!
Now you can cling to your mom that much more tightly, can't you?
Yeah, yeah!
Tsuyoshi's mommy works the registers part time at the supermarket,
and always says "Thank you very much, thank you very much, thank you very much,"
three times, you know?
"Mommy, hold me!"
I'll bet you say that…
You've got such a mother complex, Tsuyoshi!
He does not!
T-Tsuyoshi-kun does not have a mother complex!
He just loves his mom, that's all!
A-Aya-chan…
That's one for the books… Sugita raising her voice like that…
The quieter they are, the scarier it is when they snap…
Tsuyoshi-kun has always been affectionate toward his mom,
and he's a kind older brother to his sister, Aono-chan!
I know, because of the papers he's written about them!
Y-you don't mean…
Aya-chan, don't tell me that the boy you're in love with is…
I… I…
I love Tsuyoshi-kun!!
Is that right, Aya-chan!?
Aren't you the slow one?
Oh! Sugita declared her love!
But Tsuyoshi likes Kurata, right?
That means there's a love triangle going on! Awesome!
Fight! The girls are going to start a fight!
Hey…
What am I going to do? I'm so embarrassed!
Whoa, Aya-chan, how long have you had a thing for him?
Everyone, are you aware that we're in the middle of class?
Tsuyoshi, Sugita would be a better match for you than Kurata…
Think about it… What's so good about Kurata?
Kurata is a lot of trouble! Sugita is calm and gentle…
Akito-kun, are you plotting something?
No…
Seriously, what's so good about Kurata?
Well…
Last year, Sana-chan gave me chocolate on Valentine's Day…
What are you talking about!? Don't go making up stories!
Listen, Tsuyoshi-kun, I didn't even know you last Valentine's Day!
I was in a different class in 5th grade! I didn't give you anything!
But you did!
Last year, as I recall…
Right, right, all of the boys in my class were nice guys,
—so I bought lots of chocolate… —(Here! Here! Who wants chocolate!?)
—After I got done handing them out, there was one left over, —(Chocolate! Chocolate! Chocolate!)
—so I gave it to another boy who was standing nearby… —(Take it! Take it! Take it!)
Here! For you! Congratulations on Valentine's Day!
What do you mean, "Congratulations"!?
That was you, Tsuyoshi-kun!?
You're heartless…
Those were just random acts of chocolate, without any decency or sentiment…
I had a hunch that's what it was…!
Who cares about me, anyway!? Who cares about me!?
Whoa, Tsuyoshi's snapped again!
Class! Let's have class!
I've done a bad thing… To think that that was Tsuyoshi-kun…
It sure caught me out of balloons…
"Out of the blue," you mean…
Hayama is moving in on Aya-chan! No, Aya-chan!
Getting close to him is dangerous!
Thanks…
L-looks like you're safe, Aya-chan…
Ah, sorry, Sana-chan…
I'm in a hurry today, so I'm leaving without you…
What did you say to Aya-chan?
I told her that today is Tsuyoshi's birthday…
Birthday? Oh…
Say, let's go with a different program today!
That's crazy… The set has awlready been put together…
The producer'll get mad at us…
Can't you do something about that? Okay? Okay? It's a birthday day today!
Huh? Boithday, you say?
That's right!
I see, well in that case, let's have a royal blow-out of a show!
Thank you, Zenjiro-sensei!
Say no more! This one's for you, Sana-chan!
Big Brother, happy birthday!
Wow! Thanks!
Things have been so up-in-the-air this year…
Sorry there aren't any presents…
Mm-mm, that's okay…
Ah! Sana-chan is going to be on TV!
That's okay… I'm over Sana-chan now…
You're over her? That's too bad… I guess that's how it goes…
Yay! Sana-chan is on!
One, two, three…
Happy birthday,
happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday,
happy birthday, Tsuyoshi-kun!
"Tsuyoshi-kun, happy birthday!!" happy birthday, Tsuyoshi-kun!
"Tsuyoshi-kun, happy birthday!!" Huh? Tsuyoshi? Who's that?
—Sana-chan… —Sana-chan, you mean it's not your boithday?
No…
T-Tsuyoshi-kun…
S-Sugita-san!
U-um, I heard that today was your birthday…
Here are some cookies I made myself…
Bye!
U-uh… Sugita-san…
"Keep hanging in there… Aya"
This week's Sana-chan and this week's Zenjiro-chan.
Sana-chan…
I did used to like you, Sana-chan, but I'm over it…
Now I think that Aya-chan is better for me, you see…
Good luck with Akito-kun…
Hold on, what is this?
Yesterday, Hayama-kun told me…
…that Tsuyoshi-kun was a sucker for getting things,
and so I should give him a present for his birthday…
So I baked him some cookies…
Sorry… Have you been waiting?
Mm-mm! I just got here…
W-want to walk home together?
Mm-hmm!
You sure do fall in love easily, Tsuyoshi…
Between Rei-kun and Tsuyoshi-kun, I might just lose all faith in men…
Looks like your advice worked, huh?
That eliminates two rivals, now…
Hayama, did you just snicker to yourself?
No, not me…
Okay, see you later…
Tomorrow, at school…
Mm-hmm… Bye-bye…
Tsuyoshi… Heading home?
Father…
How did the move go?
Some friends helped us out, so it's almost done…
Oh, is that right?
Father, how are you eating, and stuff?
Oh, I'm all right…
Here… I just bought them… Take them with you…
Apples?
Take care of Aono… and your mother…
Mm-hmm…
Bye, now…
Father, you take care, too…
Where's your dad?
I know he's not around, but why isn't he?
You want to know about my dad?
"Back against the wall."
That's what you say about times like these.
In dire straits,
I've been waiting for an answer.
My confessions are worked out long in advance,
to always go along with the scenario.
My heart may be settled, but my mind is in a…
…panic!!
When my friends invite me by, suddenly,
he's there.
And our usual classroom…
…quick-changes into a merry-go-round…
…for two.
Although I've said nothing but wisecracks…
…up to now, just for today,
I'm going to be honest and sincere,
so BOY, take a look my way!
When my friends invite me by, suddenly,
he's there,
And our usual classroom…
…quick-changes into a merry-go-round…
…for two.
Hoy! In Sana-chan's next adventures…
The summer of my promise has come so suddenly!
The time to fulfill the promise Mama and I made when I was 5 has come…
It's come… It's come!
This is one serious promise! What will be the fate of Kurata Sana!?
Let's all do the limbo dance!
Next time on Kodomo no Omocha, Episode 14…,
at last, the fated series gets underway!
"The Summer of My Promise -Part I"
L-limbo dance…!?