"Kodomo no Omocha"
Both today and tomorrow, I've got time to kick back.
My family of four and I are going to stay the night.
Put on an Egyptian front and become a sphinx,
and for an American feeling, Texas!
When you're sitting pretty, with enough and to spare,
and yet you always shilly-shally,
and your bitter face and bitter feelings both teeter-totter,
it's time to get out of there!
I am feeling Ultra Relax,
a wonderful, invincible Relax.
A one-step-above kind of Deluxe.
I may be a little jumbled, but when I'm called on, ba-ba-ba-ba-bang!
I always feel Relax,
a humble, simple, sort of Deluxe.
Bright! Clear! Alert-headed, peep-peep!
Keep your eyes on me, okay!?
My name is Kurata Sana, first year Junior High School student.
My manager and driver Rei-kun.
Mama, who's an award-winning novelist, and Maro-chan her squirrel.
My buddy whom I met in the bathroom, Fuka.
The strange white bat, Babbit!
How old are you?
Naozumi-kun, who was with me in New York honing our acting skills.
He's now my important partner.
Hayama Akito, my friend who's been with me through thick and thin.
He's now dating Fuka.
You are...
Let's...
Let's break up.
Episode 87, Fight for it or break up? What should we do?
F - Fuka.
Are you still mad about what happened? That's not healthy for you.
I'm serious.
Anyway, you need to get well quickly.
Akito.
I'll come again.
Akito...
I forgot my slippers.
I brought a bag for my slippers.
Akito.
It's outrageous that an actor can't say the lines in a script.
That doesn't make any sense.
Of course we'd ask her to step down.
This drama is the brainchild of Mizoguchi-sensei,
not just an ordinary school play!
It contains the emotions within our society!
Sensei's intentions are in every sentence.
There is no way to create the desired conflict...
...without using the word 'devil' in that scene.
We can't film this drama without strong lines.
Isn't that so, Sensei?
Yes...
Those words are very important...
...and cannot be replaced.
And that little girl...
...though just a child, she dared...
...dishonor me!
What and what? Stop crying already.
AAAAH... A BUG! A white bug! I hate bugs!
Sana-chan's never done this sort of thing before.
She has let that little success on Broadway go to her head.
I will never use that willful girl who came back from N.Y. in any of my works.
In fact, the entertainment world in Japan will not use her anymore.
That's shocking news.
Has Sana-chan's willfulness gone too far?
The Sana-chan who's caused adults concern ever since her debut...
...has stepped over the line.
This is wrong.
Everyone had great expectations for her career.
She may not be able to stay in Japan's entertainment circle.
What a pity.
Bastards! What do you mean 'what a pity'?!
What right do you have to say that?
Don't they do that every time? You should be used to it by now.
Sensei! Doesn't it make you mad?
What's the use of yelling like that?!
Who's going to figure out what to do?!!
Kurata residence.
What the hell are you thinking, Kurata Sana?!
You're going to be finished if you go on like this!
You idiot!!
That kind of phone call again?
It's the 12th one today.
let's give it a rest.
Sensei, you didn't have to cut the line!
You could have just unplugged it!
That producer...
This one, this one.
...is pretty influential.
Sana-chan's acting career may be over.
Why can't Sana-chan say that word?
Even you don't know this?
Huh? Sensei, you know why?
The boy in the drama...
...is exactly the same as Hayama-kun was.
Hayama-kun?
Hayama-kun, who was insecure because he grew up being called a devil.
At the time, Sana-chan put all her effort...
Yes, really all her effort.
That's why we have Hayama-kun the way he is now.
I heard Hayama-kun being called a devil.
He even thought he really was a devil.
What an idiot.
That's why he's such a gloomy character. It's so wierd.
I'm going to make him laugh.
So he will say he's so happy to be alive,
and laugh out loud.
I see, Sana-chan was afraid of hurting Hayama-kun.
So that's it.
Ah, Sana-chan, are you going out?
Yup, I have work to do!
Let's go, Rei-kun!
Oh, what's that?
Isn't there a magazine interview? The Dabara weekly.
Ah, right, that's true.
But, it's okay if we turn it down.
Why?
At a time like this, it's probably better not to accept an interview.
What are you saying? Ouch!
This is the time when we should give interviews, Rei-kun!
Eh?
I've caused trouble for you, for Naozumi-kun...
and for the people who work hard on the drama.
But I feel that I'm not wrong.
So I should lift my chin up.
Let's go to work!
Sana-chan...
Let's go!
We're off, sensei.
Off you go!
Take care, Sagami.
White dolphin!
You don't have to keep me company.
Don't you have to prepare dinner?
But you can't see so I should take care of you.
Alright, the apple's peeled.
I've put it next to the radio.
Okay, thanks.
The nurse is here so I'll be okay.
But your dad will be home late today.
I don't have to rush home, so I'll keep you company for dinner.
Oh, really...
Oh, did you put the covers out to hang in the sun today?
You haven't taken them in, have you? What time is it now?
It's past 3!
Oh dear, I'd better go home and take them in.
Well, I guess I should go then, I'm sorry!
It's okay.
I'll be here tomorrow morning.
Ah my coat, my coat. And my purse!
Are you planning something?
She's gotten out of bed.
She's going to the window.
The window's ready.
Now I won't look funny.
It's pretty tiring not being able to see.
I should change.
Alright.
What am I doing?
Am I waiting for Akito?
It's pretty obvious.
Here I am.
What are you doing, you idiot!
Idiot?
How can you just come into a girl's room? You clown!
Clown?
You should at least warn me.
Didn't I just say I'm here?
I'm not saying...
Be careful!
Ouch...
Did you hurt yourself?
I'm okay.
What? Did you just laugh?
Nope.
This, this.
You're in pretty good spirits today.
Grab hold.
I was worried about you.
Huh?
But I guess I worried for nothing.
What's that supposed to mean?
You know, Akito...
About what I said yesterday...
Can I have something to drink?
I ran all the way over here and I'm thirsty.
There's hot tea in the thermos.
This is better.
Running here?
Were you doing Karate training?
Oh, you said you have a test soon!
Yeah.
Will you be able to pass? Well, will you be able to pass?
I guess.
Fuka-chan still doesn't know Hayama's been suspended...
...and can't take the Karate test.
Neopolitan.
What are you saying?
White dolphin! This is no time white dolphin!
Hey Akito.
Can I have an apple?
I'm eating it.
Ah, there's kinds of food. Want some?
There's cake under the table and sweet potatoes.
I can't eat all of it by myself.
Didn't I tell you to be careful?
Sorry.
How come your hair's a mess?
Has it been like this since...?
Why didn't you tell me sooner?
You don't have to get all worked up.
Do you want to have some cake and potatoes with me?
Okay, I'll have some too.
Will you still be able to eat dinner?
Oh, don't worry, the food here's terrible.
I think you'll have to deal with it today.
Why?
I don't feel like explaining.
OK, I'll go to our favorite place and get you a double cheeseburger tomorrow.
Huh?
Okay.
Uh, about tomorrow...
Akito? Akito?
Why don't you use a nicer bag for your slippers?
Sana-chan, your hair's so beautiful.
You must take good care of it.
Really? But I don't, really.
Is that so?
Looks like the situation's gotten big.
So show us a little mercy.
What are you saying? You don't have to worry about this type of thing.
So you say...
We're on your side.
We know there must be some misunderstanding.
Then please don't bring this subject up in the interview.
Sure, sure.
We're not that kind of magazine, so don't worry.
Thanks, I appreciate it.
An "intabyuu" is an interview.
So you feel you grew quite a lot in Broadway?
Yes, and it feels pretty good.
It's also a whole new arena.
Compared to it, Japan must be boring now.
Not at all.
On a separate note, do you feel that you're an actor?
I guess you could barely say that...
You said it!
And since you're the lead role, you must feel pretty proud of yourself.
Proud... I'd rather say I feel responsible.
Is it easy for you to get into character?
How to say, I'm not too sure myself.
And you can't help wanting to put up a good show, right?
I guess that may create problems for other people.
Well, you might put it that way...
Do you get stubborn?
This...
I'm sorry, time's about up.
Just a little more.
I feel as an actress being a little headstrong is alright.
Willfulness can be said to be an actress' natural instinct...
...don't you think?
Uh...
Just because you're a child...
...they say you're conceited and that you look down on adults.
Isn't this strange?
Uh, no...
So you do look down on adults?
Not at all!
Isn't it true that, since you were little everyone's fussed over you.
Well, that's...
Time's up. That's it for today.
Sana-chan, you have to speak up more! You mustn't run away from criticism!
You have to be more firm...
and tell everyone there's nothing wrong with being arrogant!
Sana, you also...
That's enough! Didn't we agree not to talk about this?
Did you ask her not to defend herself?
You must be joking!
If this goes on, the misunderstanding won't go away.
Why don't you let Sana-chan just say it herself?
Why are you putting words into her mouth?!
That's why I'm asking her!
Enough!
That's enough. Let's go home.
Sana-chan!
Do you think we went too far?
Doesn't matter. Just write a good article.
We got our interview.
The rest is up to you.
Right.
Our magazine has to watch our bottom line.
So we have to cater to our readers' interests.
I'm sorry Sana-chan. I...
Don't worry about it, Rei-kun.
I never thought that was going to happen.
I believed that magazine publisher and never thought they...
Sana-chan...
Um... Back then...
When you couldn't say "devil"...
...could it have been...
There are lines you just can't say.
OK.
He couldn't ask it.
White dolphin!
Thank you for coming.
Resignation?
If you don't know what Kouban is, go check the dictionary.
White dolphin!
I can't believe it.
You actually got rid of me to meet this kind of boy.
I didn't get rid of you.
The nurse saw him leaving by the window.
You should know what he's done.
It wasn't his fault.
What are you saying, Fuka?
My getting hurt wasn't his fault.
You and Dad don't understand!
You...
He's not a bad person.
How many times do I have to say it before you believe me?
Fuka, stop it, Fuka.
No!
Akito's not bad.
But... but...
I also feel it's probably better that I don't see him anymore.
I'll tell him today when he comes.
I'll explain it to him.
So go home, Mom.
Let me deal with this, please.
Fuka...
Alright, since you've decided.
I won't see him again.
Though I still really want to...
But I won't see him again.
He saw everything.
I feel depressed. White dolphin!
Here I come.
Akito, have you been there all this time?
I don't know what you're talking about.
Hayama, she's seen through you.
Here, I bought you a double cheeseburger.
I'll eat with you.
Sana...
Sana's been affected.
She likes you.
She still likes you.
It's the same with you isn't it?
You like Sana too don't you?
Didn't I say I have nothing to do with her?
I think we shouldn't see each other.
Don't come and see me anymore.
Please, don't torment me anymore.
Am I making things difficult for you?
You forgot your slippers.
I keep hurting Fuka.
Hayama?
Hayama.
The willful woman.
Huh, what? What are you doing?
Marathon. Once around Tokyo.
What's wrong?
What do you mean?
Why are you looking at me like that?
Hayama...
I don't like it. It's the way you used to look.
What's wrong?
What about you?
You look like a lost spirit.
Ghost is more like it.
Ghost?
Aren't you an American girl? Ghost Sana-chan?
Why are you calling me Sana-chan?
What?
It was hard for me to come up with such a good name!
It's horrible. Please spare me already.
Don't you do that too? You keep giving people nicknames like Peggy.
That's not the same thing... Mine belong in a higher class.
You have an answer to everything.
You're really a willful woman.
I'm fine with being willful!
But why are we hugging while fighting?
Who knows.
Like idiots.
You said it.
Hey, isn't that Sana-chan?
No way! Where? Where?
Maybe they just look alike.
Go.
Huh?
Get going. I'm fine, don't worry about me.
Yeah.
Alright, bye.
Hmmm these two...
Plate, plate! What are you doing, Shimura-san?
Hey, Sagami-chan!
Oh, hello.
What a pain for you. To have such a self-centered star.
It must be exhausting.
Oh, not at all...
Any program today?
Uh, no.
I feel your pain.
But sometimes you have to teach her a lesson.
Yeah, or you'll be taken for a ride.
Um... I have to go. See you later.
It's not like that! Not at all what they think!
Dammit, why does everybody blame Sana-chan?
Uh... WHAT!
Yikes. How scary.
Riho-san!
I'm sorry, I was just too angry!
Nobody understands!
But I guess it can't be helped.
Here, you can tell me your troubles.
Huh?
He's hooked!
No way! I can't believe it.
Sh... not so loud...
Anyway that's how it is.
Sana-chan's not being self-centered at all.
Uh huh, Uh huh.
For Sana-chan's reputation.
Bye then. Don't tell anyone!
I understand!
Ah! I feel much better.
Sorry to keep you waiting, Riho-san!
What's up?
Naozumi.
You know...
About Sana-chan...
Huh?
When... Sana-chan couldn't say "devil"...
...I hear it's because of a boy called Hayama-kun.
What?
"Wait, I already want to break up!"
I said while deflecting a kiss now,
Firmly pushing you away.
Before my eyes, surprised, you fell silent.
I want to avoid the road I must follow.
It's not that I can't see the end.
Just going around in circles, even from getting lost
If I see it clearly now it should give me courage.
Love me deeper. I want to hug and hurt you. (I wanna hurt ya.)
Touch me, pinch me, I'll chase after you. (I'm gonna catch ya!)
Deeper, deeper, get serious quickly. (You gotta get me.)
because I want to cry with you.
Love me deeper, hugging and starting over. (I wanna hurt ya.)
Hold me, pinch me, I want to push through it. (I gotta getcha!)
Deeper, Deeper, hurry up and wake up! (You gotta get me!)
Love only me that way.