"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!?
Translated by Azulet.
Edited and timed by yiewen
Additional editing by blueheron
I'm Kurata Sana, First year Middle School student.
Eposode 93 Same Name Appears!
I'm Kurata Sana,
actress and first year junior high student.
Pleased to meet you.
You're probably surprised to suddenly receive my letter.
It's not just that I have the same name...
I'm the real Kurata Sana...
Ah! What is she saying?
The real Sana is right here.
Sana-chan, what is this saying?
The movie and the Broadway show were successful
because of my hard work...
...not yours. In other words, you're nothing but a fake.
Whoa! What's going on here?
You're not thinking clearly either...
But this handwriting actually looks awfully similar to yours.
No it doesn't. I never draw hearts.
And I would never try to act like a Goody-Goody
...using formal words.
Anyway, it's definitely not my writing.
Right, a good kid wouldn't put her feet on the table while wearing slippers.
Anyway, I'm the real Kurata Sana. This person is the fake!
I know.
But this letter says... "I'm the real one..."
"We'll see when the time comes, bye."
So we'll see when the time comes...
Shimura-san, telephone!
Sagami-san, it's from Ono-san.
For me? Who is Ono-san?
Hello? That would be Ono the director.
Ono here.
Director Ono!
I said that I hated him before...
I need to apologize now.
Director, I was just kidding earlier.
Actually, I really like you a lot!
But you said clearly that you hated me.
I still remember that.
But today I'm talking about something else.
I received Sana-chan's fax.
Fax?
She wrote, How are you Director?
I heard you are working on a new movie.
I'll be very glad even if there's even a small role available.
This is what the fax said.
Right now I'm in Africa,
directing a crazy wild animal documentary.
Of course risking my life in the process.
To tell you the truth, about Sana-chan...
...she won't work out.
That guy doesn't value life.
Please survive.
What? What? What happened?
Sana-chan, did you fax Director Ono?
Director Ono is...
I'm director Ono, I'm risking my life.
I didn't fax him.
Sana-chan, your cell phone is ringing.
Ah, thanks, Shimura-san.
Yes? I'm Kurata Sana... even though I don't want to, I'm turning 13 soon.
Who is it?
Hiroshi... Uchiyamada...?
Uchiyamada, you're the one from Child's Toy?
How are you? Long time no see!
Great, I'm feeling great. Thanks, Sana-chan.
Right now I'm at a noodle eating competition.
I wanted to thank you for the huge bouquet.
I will try my best. I will eat as much ramen as I can.
What bouquet?
The competition will start soon. Bye, Sana-chan!
Bye.
What?
I'm still alive.
Something's strange.
Feels creepy.
It's like there's another me around.
It's this.
The other Kurata Sana?
The one who called me a fake.
There's really a fake one?
What's wrong, Rei-kun?
Let me take off the sunglasses.
Why do you look uncertain?
You are the real one, right?
Yeah, so lucky. I heard Sana-chan's going to France for a movie shoot.
I wanted to go once.
If I could go to a hot springs for a shoot, I'd be very satisfied.
France?
Sana-chan, I heard you're coming out with a new record?
It's the CD age, mister.
It's a CD, right, Sana-chan?
What are you two talking about?
When's it going to be out? I'll definitely buy it.
I'll support you too.
I'm sure it'll be better than that famous singer Miyaka Harumi.
Um... okay.
Even stranger now.
Sana-chan, I heard you're going be in a TV drama?
And you're going to be the main character?
We were worried that you were still blacklisted.
So you are jumping back into show biz?
I heard you're going to have your own photo book too?
And you're going to advertise for the fire department one day.
Umm... By the way, who told you all this?
Who?
Everyone's saying it.
Right, everyone's saying it. And it's spreading around.
Everyone? Who is it? What are their names?
When did they tell you? Where?
At what hour, minute, second? Don't listen to rumors.
What does this guy want?
What's wrong? You're so cranky in the morning.
Yo. Fuka-chan.
Listen, last night on the radio you were hilarious.
It was fun!
On the radio?
What did I do on the radio?
You sent them a postcard.
You wrote, I'm Sana, 12 years old.
Even though I don't want to, I'm going to turn 13 very soon.
I didn't send any postcards.
Stop lying, the important part is in the end.
What else is there?
You said your mom's job isn't going so well.
You want to run away from home or jump out the window.
And you talked about going to Jinbou Shrine for prayers is the New Year.
Wow, they know about going to the shrine for prayer too?
A lot of things that only Sana-chan knows herself,
But nobody else does.
What's with the weird expression?
That wasn't me.
What are you talking about? I don't understand.
You received a letter from someone claiming to be you?
The world contains another me. I've heard of this before.
It's called 'doppelganger'.
Doppepaganga?
No, doppelganger.
In other words, there's another person
You're saying I have a twin? No way!
It's a fantasy world. [Doppelganger]
You're the real Sana, right?
I think so...
What's 7 times 7? 29
You're the real one.
I'm glad I'm real!
If you're the real Sana then get a grip.
Just hearing the rumors, one would think
the fake Sana is a lot better than you.
She goes on TV for promotions every day, never a moment of rest.
And she's going everywhere in the country, like the old you.
The old me?
Look at you now.
You can't do work, you can't even do the times tables.
Also, you're indecisive when it comes to relationships.
You can't finish anything you start. It's pitiful.
You can't even compare to half of the old Sana.
Sana, please be strong. Life isn't always a cruel winter.
Whoa, I shouldn't say such serious things.
Right right, Sana-chan is working hard on Video Math Teacher Vol.2 and 3.
Time for a beating.
But Sana-chan's efforts have paid off.
Math Teacher is doing pretty well.
The shooting of the video is also successful.
Easy, easy.
All right, let's start shooting Vol. 3 today.
Since it's not dark yet.
Okay.
It's because we don't have enough money.
Of course it's better to have money, being broke is terrible.
Don't talk about bad things.
White dolphin.
Congratulations.
Everyone, good work.
All 3 Math Teacher videos are finished.
We went overtime. They shut off the heat, and there's nothing to eat.
I can only propose a toast to celebrate.
Sorry about that.
It's because... We don't have enough money!
In all my 46 years of being a cameraman,
There's never been a time when the budget was enough.
If we can finish before money runs out this time, then it'll be first.
This time has been my happiest experience.
This is all due to Sana-chan's hard work.
Don't say it like that.
In the beginning this humble job...
ah, sorry.
I mean when you were in Water Palace and the Broadway musical,
you were so famous Sana-chan.
I thought you wouldn't consider the math teacher series.
This wasn't a glamorous job.
But you didn't complain.
And you found friends to help you with math, your weak point,
and put in a lot of work to finish this series.
I don't deserve all of your compliments.
No, I really do admire you.
The Kurata Sana from Water Palace... and the Kurata Sana who...
couldn't say 'devil' in her lines.
Now the Kurata Sana that's in the math teacher series...
3 totally different characters but all played by one Kurata Sana.
All 3 are really one person.
Sana-chan, we'll see each other again.
Good-bye everyone.
I wish all of you well.
What's so funny?
Director finally admits I'm Kurata Sana now.
Of course, because you are Kurata Sana.
That means I'm the real one.
But before they said I was a fake.
I see, so you're still holding a grudge about that letter.
Of course I'm still upset.
I'm the real one.
You even doubted it yourself.
But it doesn't matter now.
I have to live my own life.
Who cares if I am real or fake.
I'm me and that's all that matters.
I hope everything goes back to normal soon. Back to work on the Math Teacher series.
This math teacher series is the first time Sana-chan's felt happy from work.
It was a good choice to accept the job.
Everyone, I'll see you next week.
This dude... has no shame.
White dolphin, white dolphin, white... Hey! Stop it will you!
Thanks, Rei-kun.
I'll park the car inside.
Hurry up.
Sana-chan.
Hey, Hayama-chan.
Traning, huh? You're sweating.
Yeah.
What's wrong?
Not in a good mood?
I've always respected your work and I've never had anything against it...
But... Cancel that thing.
It looks uncool.
I mean... How do I say this?
I think it's embarrassing.
What are you talking about?
I'm talking about the outfit for that concert.
Whose concert?
Kurata Sana-chan's, of course.
Hey, Sana-chan.
You should take a bath and get some sleep soon.
[Kurata Sana's concert]
The fake.
[Kurata Sana's concert]
The spitting image...
Take a look at that fake!
This one is a fake. The real one is here.
How disgusting.
What should we do?
Call the police?
Nah... not the police.
We should all go and take a look.
Let's go see the concert!
Sensei, this isn't funny.
Who said I was joking?
What are you thinking?
My daughter's concert...
As a mother, I must go there.
You just want to get out of work.
You're going to make Onda-san angry again.
He doesn't scare me!
Sensei, please finish the draft quickly!
Oh, he came!
Unfortunately I'm in a slump....
But I'm in a working mood.
Sensei, please get to work!
You can't possibly be in a slump right now.
Was that Onda-san?
Maybe... maybe not.
I'm the real one.
Onda-san.
Good evening.
Then that was...
He's my younger brother.
He goes to a fitness club at his college.
Younger brother?
Yeah, he's helping me today.
So you're saying that that was fake Onda-san?
Ah, it's not a big deal really.
If my brother graduates and becomes an editor himself, he has more drive, and...
he'll probably be a better editor himself.
That fake Onda is probably better than the real one.
Right now this sort of talk is not pleasing to my ears.
Imposter is better than the real thing.
White dolphin.
I don't care about the concert.
No, I'll go and take a look.
You shouldn't go alone.
Rei-kun, come too!
I'm busy.
You totally are not.
Over there.
Looks suspicious.
There are many people in line.
Let's wait until all of the audience goes in.
Everyone's inside. Let's go!
I hear something.
It's starting.
Sounds awfully like you.
My voice isn't that lively.
Really?
Let's go in, Rei-kun.
Wait a second.
Chitose-kun, you guys came too?
No, we organized this concert.
You guys?
You're an imposter.
Please leave. We only want the real Sana-chan.
So please leave, imposter!
What are you talking about...
The concert is starting, we're going in.
Wait a second.
You guys are way off. Wait a second. Hello?
You guys are making a mistake!
The real Sana is right here...
Rei-kun.
Don't mind them, Sana-chan.
Are they gone?
Let's go see that imposter!
Wow, she recovered quickly.
That is...
That's me.
Kurata Sana, Kurata Sana...
Sana-chan, you want to go home, right?
Get in the car. Come on.
Sana-chan?
This is hard to take in.
Rei-kun, don't you think that she went over the line?
Seems so.
That imposter tries to be me and tries to act cute.
You're right.
I'll make her pay!
Recently in movies it's very popular to say this statement.
I'm going back to reason with that girl.
Good.
But remember we do have a car.
Please move aside.
Who are you?
I'm Kurata Sana.12 years old.
Even though I don't want to, I'm turning 13 soon.
Impossible. I'm the real Kurata Sana.
Can you swirl around like this?
Haven't done that in a while. Now I'm tired.
You are trying to use my name. What kind of person are you?
Me... I was hired by someone.
I'm wearing a wig.
Bald?
Shaved head...
Why you are trying to be me?!
Calm down, Sana-chan.
We asked him to come.
But why?
He's our Kurata Sana-chan now.
But how?
We were the ones who sent false information to the TV and radio stations.
We spread rumors and other things.
Why?
Sana-chan has always been our idol.
This is not a bit exaggerated.
The Sana-chan we admire is compassionate,
Courageous, energetic...
...a girl as bright as a sunflower.
But... last time we saw you in that trashy studio...
working for a low budget video series...
We really didn't want to see you like that.
Our Sana-chan isn't like that!
You're an imposter!
Come on, Sana-chan.
Aren't you going to say something? Fight back.
Hey, you...
I understand now.
I understand... Chitose-kun.
I understand your feelings toward me... or rather, toward Kurata Sana.
I'm leaving now.
Sorry guys, for interrupting your concert.
Mr. Bald Guy is Sana-chan.
Good luck. Bye!
Rei-kun, let's go home!
Okay, good-bye, Chitose-kun.
But lastly, I want to say something.
I know you guys don't think much of the math teacher video series...
but it's coming out soon. Be sure to see it.
See it... you punk.
Math teacher video series... please give me...
Everyone, do you all know about the math teacher video series?
We highly recommend it.
It's so interesting and fun!
At first glance it looks like there are 2 characters,
but both are played by one person.
A lot of excitement... Definitely worth checking out...
This is good, Sana-chan.
The real Sana-chan is very good.
Keep up the good work.
You can't stop now. Sana-chan!
Sana-chan, the video series is getting rave reviews!
A lot of viewers sent letters and faxes.
These letters say they find the videos entertaining.
Mizoguchi-san is here to see you.
Sana-chan.
Hello, Mizoguchi-san!
Thanks for everything!
I heard that the videos were really well-received.
It's sold better than any other educational video.
I brought a letter for Sana-chan.
It's from a fan, but sent to me.
Look at the sender's name.
Ah! It's Kurata Sana again.
What's wrong?
Let's look at the contents.
White dolphin.
I... I'm Kurata Sana. 9 years old.
Are you surpised? We have the same name.
That's why I've always been a fan of yours.
Oh... it's a regular letter.
It's from a little girl with the same first and last name.
After watching your math teacher video series,
It was really fun and...
I've started to love math.
Because of a disability I can't got to school and am home-schooled.
Those videos were fun and motivated me to work harder.
They feel really special to me.
I suppose school is really fun, right?
Sana-chan, thank you...
As a person with the same name as you, I am very happy.
This kid says that she doesn't go to school.
A lot of kids, due to disease and disbility, can't go to school.
When I was little I didn't go to school due to illness.
Really... you?
No wonder you look sickly.
What are you saying?
Even though I was home-schooled...
I really wanted to go to school and study with everyone.
So doing this video has always been my dream.
This way, kids who can't go to school
can watch and learn from videos at home.
So that's why.
Getting this letter cheered me up, and gives me confidence.
Yeah, supporting each other is the best way to help your fans.
Yeah. I finally understand those kids' feelings.
Rei-kun, from now on I'm going to work hard!
Okay, good motivation.
But right now there aren't any opportunities waiting.
There's a voice message for you.
This is...
Sana-chan... help me.
Again! Another weird recording!
Isn't that Zenjirou-san's voice?
Oh, yeah, you're right.
Really?
"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.