"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 6th grader and TV personality.
My novelist Mama.
My manager, Rei-kun.
Hayama, who hasn't appeared much lately.
And here's Babbit.
The introductions today are quick.
"A Singing Heart Goes 3,2,1"
"Shorokutai"?
"Shorokutai ('Youth-six-squad')"
That's right. There's Ayanohanamarukoji Tomomi-chan, right?
There's Tobita Mayu-chan, right?
Then there's you, Sana-chan.
You're a trio of 6th grade girl idols at the height of popularity,
so you're Shorokutai!
What poor sense in naming.
Ayanohanamarukoji Tomomi-chan is that pretty girl
who appears in the tea commercials, right?
"Ayanohanamarukoji Tomomi" It's delicious.
Right, right.
Tobita Mayu-chan is the one who sings hits,
and is the popular lead actress in those dramas.
The big idol… that Tobita Mayu-chan?
"Tobita Mayu" The big idol… that Tobita Mayu-chan?
"Tobita Mayu" Right, right.
Mayu-chan is so cool! Her dancing, and singing,
and acting in dramas is all so good.
Well, they're planning a 90-minute special,
so it's a match-up that would only happen once,
but it will be structured to have drama, and singing, and dancing!
They say they're even going to write a song just for Shorokutai to perform!
That does sound interesting.
Doesn't it? Doesn't it?
—So, you'll accept the job, right? —By any chance,
—You accept it? —have you already accepted it?
Uh-huh.
Suji-san, isn't it missing something?
How so?
Let's put all sorts of things in there! See? It's more lively this way!
—Okay, I'm off to go shoot —I worked meticulously
—"Nonchalant Zenjiro"! —for four hours on her.
What about the job?
It's okay! Sana-chan will be sure to do it.
Still, about that Shorokutai name…
Huh? You birthday is coming, Zenjiro-san?
That's right, the last Sunday of the month.
Congratulations!
Ow! Thanks. Still, nobody is gonna celebrate it with me.
What about Saori-chan, the ad campaign girl?
Shh! Not so loud! We're having a little trouble, you see…
She found out he was dating someone else.
Yes, she did.
Ah, you're not supposed to say that!
Zenjiro… lonely birthday…
How about we throw a birthday party for Zenjiro-sensei?
Wow! You mean it!? I can't believe it!
And I nevuh even said a woid about wanting one!
Lucky! Happy! Ka-ching!
Happy birthday, Zenjiro!
He really is a lonely man.
Let me just say, we're only talking about within the anime!
You are the elduhly boss of Kodocha Inn here, right?
We are travelers.
Let us stay here.
Sure, as long as it's only one night.
—Zenjiro-chan, that wasn't funny enough. Do it one more time. —This is taking a long time.
—It's time for our first Shorokutai meeting. —You want me to make it funniuh?
This week's Sana-chan!
She's got a different way of making an entrance!
We are one hour late. That's the perfect time, isn't it, Mayu-chan?
Yes, Mama.
You good boys and girls, be on time!
Mayu-chan, don't let yourself be outdone by the other two.
You're the one with the ability and the talent, after all.
We're going to distance you ahead of the others as best we can.
Right, Mama.
Everyone else must be waiting for me.
Unless I'm here, they can't start making arrangements, or anything else.
"Shorokutai Special Room" Shorokutai, huh? Hmm…
"Shorokutai Special Room"
Mayu-chan!
Sorry I'm late, everyone. I'm Tobita Mayu.
Nice to meet you. I'm Ayanohanamarukoji Tomomi.
Ah, and I am her manager, Ha.
Mayu-san, pleased to make your acquaintance.
It's a pleasure.
Tomomi won't make any difference. She's no different from being a doll.
Never mind her, what concerns me is…
Well, now we're just waiting for Sana-chan.
Yes, that's right.
Kurata-san is not here yet!?
Shooting on "Child's Toy" appears to have run long.
What? She's coming later than me?
Sana-chan! Run at full speed! We're a whole hour late!
Shoot! It's wrong to keep everyone waiting!
All right, at times like this!
Sana-chan, how do you do that!?
Rei-kun, hurry!
Er, look out!
Sorry I'm so terribly late!
Kurata Sana, age 11!
Ah, Tomomi-chan? You're Tomomi-chan, right? Hello.
Nice to meet you.
What? What is it?
It's just… your hair…
Oh, I didn't have time to fix it. Here, as a token of our friendship.
What is she going to do with that?
Oh, whoops.
Sorry about this, Mayu-chan.
I'll put together a knife and fork set especially for you.
That won't do it.
I'm Tsu, the producer. Now that all of our members have come together,
we'd like to get started.
Yes, let's. Mayu has other things scheduled after this.
Sagami Rei! Very sorry I'm late!
Shorokutai, Shorokutai, Hyorokutai, Hyorokudama ("simpleton")?
It's lame, all right.
Will I be playing the heroine during the drama part of this special?
—In that case, I would like Kamura Naozumi-san to be my co-star. —There's going to be a drama part, too?
—In that case, I would like Kamura Naozumi-san to be my co-star. —I told you that before, didn't I?
Uh, well, I was going to get to that…
And about this new song for Shorokutai, please allow me to sing the lead vocals.
—If you like, I could compose something as well. —There's going to be a song, too?
—If you like, I could compose something as well. —I told you that before, didn't I?
No, we have a composer here already.
That's me.
Anyhow, I'd like to proceed with casting the heroine for the drama corner,
and the parts for the song…
If Mayu's requests are not met, she may decide to withdraw from these discussions.
And I was so excited about this, too. What a shame.
Uh, well, we'll see what we can do about that…
That is what she would like.
Will I have any work to do?
And another thing…
What would that be?
Who was it that came up with the naming "Shorokutai"?
That would be me.
That was some nice naming. You've got a good sense for it.
Zenjiro-san's birthday party?
Mm-hmm! We're having it at my place! I want to do it on a large scale.
Everyone, come!
Zenjiro-san, huh? He's not really my type.
He seems a little lewd.
He's got weird sideburns.
And he's skinny.
Sounds like they're saying awl sorts of stuff about me.
Don't I have any popularity, even with goils?
Then, you won't come?
—Uh-uh, we'll go! —Uh-uh, we'll go! —Uh-uh, we'll go!
Ah, thank goodness!
What should we do for presents?
Presents, huh?
How about if we all make handmade presents?
Ah, that might be good!
Well then, that's settled.
Hmm, handmade, huh? I get the feeling I'm not too good
at something girly like that. Oh well.
Hey, will you guys come, too?
Are you sure? Are you sure?
Of course!
Hey, what about you, Hayama?
Akito-kun?
I guess.
He said "I guess"!
I heard him.
Say, if this is for Zenjiro-san, are there going to be a lot of performers there?
Everyone from "Child's Toy" is coming.
Will Tobita Mayu-chan or Ayanohanamarukoji Tomomi-chan be there?
You're all going to be working together, right?
Oh, I'm not too sure.
Invite them, okay?
Ah, mm-hmm. Right, I'll invite them!
Um, Sana-chan, will you invite Kamura Naozumi-kun, too?
A-Aya-chan…
Mm-hmm! I'll invite everyone over!
Meanwhile, let's look in and see how Tobita Mayu-chan is doing.
What!?
If that's the case, then we will have to reconsider her appearing at all.
I will get back to you later with our answer.
What's the matter?
Good heavens, what was that producer Tsu thinking?
He said you'd be doing both the song and the dance
together with Sana-chan and Tomomi-chan.
I won't be doing a solo?
So he says. Should we give up these discussions?
What about the heroine role in the drama?
He said they would like to decide that at the meeting, and to please come.
He must be joking. Why can't this producer Tsu make an immediate decision?
My word, to think that my Mayu-chan would receive this treatment!
Have they decided who the co-star is?
Mm-hmm, he said they had decided on Kamura Naozumi-kun.
Kamura-san?
Let's go, Mama! They're going to decide who plays the heroine, right?
Mayu-chan!
I'm going to get the heroine role, no matter what!
No one but me is fit to co-star with Kamura-san, after all.
Her cheeks are starting to turn red.
Sana-chan!
Ah, Rei-kun. What's up?
I know it's sudden, but there's a meeting for the Shorokutai special.
—Let's go. —Nope.
Tonight, I'm going shopping with Aya-chan and the others for the party.
Not this again. Sana-chan, they can't start unless you're there.
No way. It's not as though we're doing rehearsals yet, right?
You handle it, Rei-kun.
Sana-chan, I'm begging you!
Nope!
Sana-chan!
Must be tough, huh?
Oh, yeah! They decided on Kamura Naozumi-kun
as the co-star for the drama.
Oh, really? That will be fun.
Really? That's right, I have to give Naozumi-kun, Mayu-chan,
and Tomomi-chan their invitations.
I guess I will go, Rei-kun!
Terrific!
Let's wrap this up quickly! I'm going shopping this evening!
You're always putting work second.
Nice to meet you. I'm Kamura.
I'm Tobita Mayu.
U-um…
Sorry.
Um, we once appeared in the same production together.
Is that right?
Yes. We weren't in the same scene with each other,
but we did meet at rehearsal…
Ah, Sana-chan!
Yoo-hoo! Naozumi-kun, long time no see.
You're as cheerful as ever, huh Sana-chan?
Mayu-chan, let's chat about it later, okay?
Sure!
When I heard we'd be together on this job, Sana-chan, I couldn't wait.
Me, neither. Okay, actually, I just heard about it a little while ago.
But when I have good friends around, it helps me to settle down.
—That's just like you, Sana-chan. —Those are what we call
—Well, you are the one with all those books. —flames of envy, Tomomi-chan.
"Envy" This is how it is written.
"Envy" In plain language, we'd call it yakimochi ("jealousy").
"Envy" Oh, and speaking of yakimochi ("toasted rice cakes"),
"Envy" there's this isobeyaki shop in Shibuya that's…
We don't need to hear about it.
—Oh, here. —What is it?
An invitation to a birthday party for Zenjiro-san.
I know you must be busy, but if you can, I'd like you to come.
Oh, hey, I'd love for you to come too, Mayu-chan.
My classmates would definitely like to meet you.
Zenjiro? Who's that?
Tomomi-chan, please come too!
Thank you very much. I will make sure to be there.
Yeah? Really? Thanks!
Sana-san, any party thrown by you sounds like fun.
I'm the producer, Tsu. We're about to get started.
Okay, Notsu-san, let's whiz through this and finish it up quick!
It's not "Notsu," it's "Tsu." Just plain "Tsu."
How ridiculous.
Why should I have to be invited to a gathering of common people?
Uh-huh, judging by your face,
you've assessed Sana-chan and Mayu-chan's personalities,
and it says that they are completely incompatible, huh?
I'll eat anything!
"Drama Casting" So, about the drama's heroine… I mean… do we make it Mayu-chan?
"Drama Casting" Do we make it Sana-chan?
"Drama Casting" —Well, for the longest time… —Hey, I agreed to go shopping tonight. Can I leave?
"Drama Casting" No!
What if Kurata-san were to play a dog?
Great! Great! That's perfect!
A dog?
Yeah, that's okay! That sounds like it would be funny! I'll do it!
Sana-chan!
Woof! Woof woof woof!
What?
She'll give her all to be a dog.
We have another engagement, so if you'll excuse us…
What a sassy girl! Mayu-chan is on a whole other level from her!
"Shorokutai Special: New song, 'Vitamin Love' rehearsal" In any event,
"Shorokutai Special: New song, 'Vitamin Love' rehearsal" the rehearsals have started.
One-two, one-two, lightly, lightly now…
Nice, nice, good…
No! No! Stop!
Huh? No?
Kurata-san! You've got both the choreography and song wrong!
Oh, she does?
Sure enough…
Would you take this more seriously?
—If you can't keep the pace up on your end, —Whoa,
—it's going to embarrass us all, understand? —she's strict.
Just a touch of this…
Is that Zenjiro-san?
The doll?
Oh, yes it is. It's his birthday present.
I'm not really very good at this sort of thing, but I worked in a little gag.
What kind?
Wow, how fun!
That was a goof up, you know.
I told you not to fool around, didn't I!?
I thought it would be okay, since this is just a rehearsal.
You've got no sense of seriousness!
—If you keep on holding us back… —She's made her angry again.
Let's ease on ahead.
Sana-chan, you look tired.
Nah…
Did you finish your handmade present?
It's coming along slowly.
Zing!
Oh, where's the dog… Kurata-san?
She was here standing by just a moment ago.
She's not here now, is she?
Hey, good morning.
—Good morning! —Good morning!
Um, I'm hoping we do well together on today's drama rehearsal…
I've done it again.
You've done it, all right.
Okay, "The drama rehearsal."
This is a love-love comedy, with Mayu-chan and Naozumi-kun.
He is always sitting there on that bench,
wearing a sophisticated outfit and reading manga…
For some reason, every time I pass by here as I walk my dog,
he catches my fancy.
Woof!
What should I do? Maybe I should try to talk to him. Right, Julie?
Julie!
Yuck!
This isn't in the script!
But I'm a dog, so…
Oh, right, I'm a girl. Oops. Oh dear, I'm standing up.
I'm not supposed to talk, either, huh?
I'm terribly sorry about this.
Please go on ahead with your love-love. Woof!
That's funny, Sana-chan! Let's go with that during the real thing!
Are you sure?
Okay, okay! I'm glad we made you a dog, Sana-chan!
Oh, she's mad, she's mad.
And so, as Mayu-chan was thus feeling aggravated,
the taping of the Shorokutai special went on,
the explosion of Zenjiro dolls went on,
Mayu-chan's twitching got worse and worse,
but she never forgot to act bashful in front of Naozumi-kun.
Mayu-chan, your throbbing vein mark is still there!
And thus, with the Zenjiro dolls exploding,
and the dog drawing attention during the drama,
the final day of shooting arrived just like that!
Um, Kamura-san…
Ah, Mayu-chan, good morning.
The last day is finally here, huh?
Yeah.
Um, if it's okay with you…
…after the shooting is finished, how about getting some dinner?
Tonight is the party at Sana-chan's house. Aren't you going?
I…
Done! I made it in time! Zenjiro's doll!
Huh? You two…
Sana-chan, have you been there the whole time!?
Mm-hmm.
Is that the doll that was always exploding?
That's right.
After many explosions, this is the finished product,
with only a moderate burst!
Now then, today is the last day, right? I'll go get my dog costume!
Kurata-san is always positively…
…her own natural self, huh?
She makes me so envious of her. If only I could always be as forthright as her.
"The drama's last scene"
With Mayu-chan's level of aggravation still up, it's the last of the shooting.
I've been watching you the whole time.
I've been watching you the whole time, too.
Woof, woof, woof! Woof, woof, woof!
Flower blossom doggie! Flower blossom dog…
Shut up!!
Okay, cut! We'll use up to there.
B-but why!?
I've absolutely had it with this! I hate the drama, the song, and everything!
Right! Right! What kind of program is this?
They're making a fool of you!
Mama, go ask them to retake everything
"Tobita Mayu-sama Ayanohanamarukoji Tomomi-sama" Mama, go ask them to retake everything
"Tobita Mayu-sama Ayanohanamarukoji Tomomi-sama" from the beginning.
"Kurata Sana that way!" R-right! Right! You're absolutely right!
"Kurata Sana that way!" Okay, I'll go complain to that producer, Tsu!
Tsu, right? I'm sure that producer's name was Tsu!
All this time…
All this time, I've been working frantically.
Ever since I was little, when all the other children were playing,
while I was reluctant to even spend time going to school,
the whole time, I've been feverishly continuing my lessons.
I have the ability. I got my current popularity because of my ability.
I'm not going to let that buffoon from Komawari run circles around me!
Um… begging your pardon for a moment…
It's me, Sana.
Kurata-san?
Oh no, you really are upset at me?
Yeah, I just can't control this power I have,
and I guess it became annoying for you, Mayu-chan.
It's poses like that one that I find most irritating.
Whoa, that's harsh.
No matter what I do,
I'm as lousy at knowing where to draw the line as I am at doing math.
I have a bad habit of always enjoying myself while working and everything else.
So anyhow, um, about my party tonight…
If it's okay with you, please come.
Ah, you're angry…
Mayu-chan, I'm crude, and get carried away with myself, and thoughtless,
and I think I probably would be aggravating
to a classical performer like yourself,
but still, I had a lot of fun in Shorokutai. Totally.
After all, the three of us all seem like different people!
This little speech of mine was insensitive, huh? Sorry, sorry…
Please excuse me.
So that's a "no" on the party?
Well of course it is!
—I'm terribly sorry to keep bothering you like this! —Over-the-hill cue ball!
—This is so embarrassing! —Over-the-hill cue ball!
She's so silly.
Uh, Mayu-san…
S-sorry! Sorry.
How long have you been here!?
Um… The whole time, since before you came in the room, Mayu-san.
I-I didn't have time enough to leave.
Um, Mayu-san,
will you go together with me? To Sana-san's party?
That's what I was thinking when I came here to wait for you, Mayu-san.
No.
Mayu-san…
Mayu-san, you really do want to go, don't you?
You want to go, huh? Sure you do.
Hold on! Don't decide for me!
But you do, right?
Wow, Tomomi-chan is a lot more coercive than she looks, huh?
That's Sana-san's handmade doll.
She must have dropped it earlier when she fell down.
All right! Now you have an excuse to go, don't you?
How come!?
"Zen-chan and Sane-yan's hip hop act"
—♪Zen-chan…♪ —♪and Sane-yan's…♪
—♪…hip hop act!♪ —♪…hip hop act!♪
♪ Sane-yan, been putting too much weight on lately♪ ?
♪ What about you, Zen-chan, your teeth stick out too far! ♪
—♪Chaka-poko, chaka-poko,♪ —♪Chaka-poko, chaka-poko,♪
—chaka-poko-rin ? —chaka-poko-rin ?
—♪Sane-yan, your belly jiggles around.♪ —What is this?
—♪Zen-chan, your sideburns curl around.♪ —They're silly.
—♪Zen-chan, your sideburns curl around.♪ —How can they dignify putting on such a silly act?
—♪What kind of tasty work do you have♪ ? —Mother loves it! Let me join in!
—♪Got none, there ain't any, ♪ —So, Tobita Mayu-chan and Tomomi-chan
—♪don't even ask. ♪ —aren't coming after all?
I guess not.
But Kamura Naozumi-kun did come.
Mm-hmm. Oh, is he planning to play his trumpet next?
♪ Would you let me join in with you! ♪
♪ Oh, my! We are open to everyone! ♪
♪ Now we're the middle-aged squad! ♪
—♪You're the only middle-aged one here!♪ —♪You're the only middle-aged one here!♪
—♪Chaka-poko, chaka-poko,♪ —♪Chaka-poko, chaka-poko,♪ —♪Chaka-poko, chaka-poko,♪
—♪chaka-poko-rin!♪ —♪chaka-poko-rin!♪ —♪chaka-poko-rin!♪
—♪Chaka-poko, chaka-poko,♪ —♪Chaka-poko, chaka-poko,♪ —♪Chaka-poko, chaka-poko,♪
—♪chaka-poko-rin!♪ —♪chaka-poko-rin!♪ —♪chaka-poko-rin!♪
Stop!!
—It's Mayu-chan! —Tobita Mayu-chan!
Tomomi-chan too, but less conspicuous!
Mayu-chan…
What kind of performance is that? You're not cut out to be pros.
"Not cut out to be a pro"
—We are amateurs, you see… —We are amateurs, you see…
"Not cut out to be a pro" I'm a pro!
Kurata-san, let's show them how pros work.
—Put this on. —Sushi…
—Mayu-chan… —Come on, Zenjiro-chan.
I'm a pro…
Kurata-san, there is one thing that you taught me.
You always…
smile so nicely.
Hmph. Why do I have to do this?
"Vitamin Love" Song by Shorokutai
—♪No, no, no,♪ —♪No, no, no,♪ —♪No, no, no,♪
—♪those words are winning our hearts.♪ —♪those words are winning our hearts.♪ —♪those words are winning our hearts.♪
—♪Maybe you're taking us lightly♪ —♪Maybe you're taking us lightly♪ —♪Maybe you're taking us lightly♪
—♪by seeing us girls as girls.♪ —♪by seeing us girls as girls.♪ —♪by seeing us girls as girls.♪
—♪It takes a lot of vitamins♪ —♪It takes a lot of vitamins♪ —♪It takes a lot of vitamins♪
—♪to be in love,♪ —♪to be in love,♪ —♪to be in love,♪
—♪and if you get hurt,♪ —♪and if you get hurt,♪ —♪and if you get hurt,♪
—♪that just means your alive.♪ —♪that just means your alive.♪ —♪that just means your alive.♪
—♪Come on, pay attention,♪ —♪Come on, pay attention,♪ —♪Come on, pay attention,♪
—♪my cool toy boys,♪ —♪my cool toy boys,♪ —♪my cool toy boys,♪
—♪let your hearts throb.♪ —♪let your hearts throb.♪ —♪let your hearts throb.♪
—♪You're posing too much,♪ —♪You're posing too much,♪ —♪You're posing too much,♪
—♪my cool toy boys,♪ —♪my cool toy boys,♪ —♪my cool toy boys,♪
"Who's party is this, anyhow?" —♪we're not children here.♪ —♪we're not children here.♪ —♪we're not children here.♪
—♪If you don't♪ —♪If you don't♪ —♪If you don't♪
—♪give our maiden charm its due,♪ —♪give our maiden charm its due,♪ —♪give our maiden charm its due,♪
—♪sparkling love will never come to you.♪ —♪sparkling love will never come to you.♪ —♪sparkling love will never come to you.♪
For some reason, Mayu-chan looks that much more brilliant.
Is that Sana-chan's influence?
Tomomi-chan, thank you! I'm so happy!
Not at all…
Mayu-chan, thank you, too!
Kurata-san…
You forgot something.
I'm supposed to be the star today. Right, Zenjiro?
This.
I-is that?
This dolly that Sana-chan gave me shua is cute.
What is this!?
That's a firecracker doll. W-were you surprised?
Yes, I was.
Still, it's pretty, huh?
Then, what is this?
T-that's probably one of my failed creations…
Ooh… aah…
Kurata-san!
Oh, I've done it again.
I'm partially responsible, too.
Once again, shall we… sing like this!?
"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…
A crisis comes up for 6th Year 3rd Class' only love-love couple,
Aya-chan and Tsuyoshi-kun.
Tsuyoshi-kun's heart starts pounding after a lovely present arrives for him.
Who was it that sent him the present?
Tsuyoshi-kun's heart wavers. He has a weakness for presents, you know.
Next time on Kodomo no Omocha, Episode 35;
The Confrontation Between Presents and Aya-chan's Love,
There Is a Reason For These Presents
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