"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!?
Sengoku-sensei, please help me.
I don't know what I am anymore.
Will anyone be worried about me if I'm gone?
Hayama-kun asked me to join the Karate Club.
I was so happy that he talked to me.
I didn't think about the consequences of joining the Karate Club.
I never thought that the training would be so hard.
I tried my best.
It was too hard for me and I had to stay home from school.
I've never been absent from school.
That was my only pride.
I broke that record by myself
but Hayama-kun said that Karate is too much for me.
I was so sad.
My precious no-absence record has been destroyed
and I was forced to quit Karate Club.
I have nothing left for myself.
He...
Didn't want... to quit.
I didn't understand him either.
He...
It seems... I care more about myself than him.
To tell such a beginner... he can't do it...
I keep thinking... about that moment...
Hayama, that kind of thing...
It's not only you... I too...
I keep thinking about what happened today but I'm sure...
that only you can understand your feelings...
and only Nakao-kun can understand Nakao-kun's feelings.
But I... that is...
Three Disappeared Together
Actually Nakao-kun's letter had a continuation...
What the hell!
I couldn't see! What does it say!
What is Sengoku doing? Let's see.
Hey are you there Sengoku!
Oh you're here.
Everyone please listen.
We have found out that a Year 1 Class 1 student...
did not come home since yesterday.
The student's name is... You hid it didn't you!
Let's see it!
If I wasn't a Babbit then I would have pulled it out.
But if I'm not a Babbit then I can't let everyone see what it says.
It's hard... [Nakao-kun's letter]
That day we couldn't settle down.
The school let out the news of Nakao-kun's disapearance.
They asked for clues on his whereabouts, but most people...
don't know Nakao-kun.
The police couldn't figure it out.
Sengoku-sensei's announcement seemed to be different from other teachers.
It sounded like it was definite that it was all Akito-kun's fault.
The people who started the Karate Club are deeply involved in this incident.
If someone is involved in the Karate Club then speak up.
Although it will reflect badly on you, this is a very serious matter!
The rumor spread quickly...
and all kids looked at Sana and Akito as if they were criminals.
I heard that kid Nakao ran away because of Hayama's brutal training.
Don't let Hayama hear hear you say that.
The people who stood up for us were Jinbo Elementary School's 6th grade class 3.
When something happens to one of us...
We have to rally instantly.
Although I wasn't in Jinbo Elementary School 6th grade class 3, I'm their friend.
Still it is hard for them.
Ah... my mother is diagnosed with an incurable disease, so I have to nurse...
So unfortunately I have to quit the Karate Club.
So bye! Best of luck!
Ahh he's a real idiot, isn't he.
Let's see his reason.
For the good of my soul, I must quit.
What's that? More to do with his body.
I'm sure his head only had room for his soul.
That's right.
They're conversing.
Where you going Hayama?
Akito-kun.
Sana-chan? What are you...? Wait.
Right now, only Sana should go.
See?
Hayama. I guess I acted without thinking about the consequences again.
Starting a Karate Club, isn't that the...
I... that's what I am.
If you get involved with me then nothing good will happen to you.
It's about time to take a short break.
I just heard... you want to get your black belt don't you?
When I think that because of him... this time too...
Standing here blaming yourself is just irresponsible!
Think! Just think!
If humans are living than they can think a lot of things!
Everybody has to think for themselves, that's what they are...
You're full of thoughts, aren't you!
This voice that pisses me off.
In this state, you are just licking each other's wounds.
Congratulating yourselves about Nakao-kun...
But this time you won't get away with it.
Even before this happened, I wanted to expel you.
Sensei, you look like you're having fun too.
What?
It's like the wig that found the perfect prey and is licking its chops.
That's a "vulture".
Your idol girlfriend doesn't know how to talk to adults!
What the hell.
But I will never approve of a student like you.
Inside you only think of your own existence.
As far as I'm concerned you have no business existing.
What the...
Was that written in that letter?
But anyway, if something does happen to Nakao, then prepare yourself.
What the hell was that...
Let's think about the missing chalkboard erasers.
In landing in the north old school building, there's a room,
I'm in charge of the chalkboard erasers so I know.
Kurata!
Hey wait! Nakao is in the club room!
The Karate Club's?
He's there!
Got it! Move, move it! It's the old north wing!
I'll get the keys!
It's no use, it's stuck!
Nakao are you there? Nakao-kun! Are you in there?
Nakao-kun! Nakao!
Nakao-kun open up! Answer, answer!
Say it loud with energy!
Hayama where you going?
Wow! You could peek inside there!
With my graceful Komawari Step,
Ooh yeah! Stretch!
Hayama, how did you get here so fast?
While you were doing unneeded movements...
Is he there? I can't see it's too dark.
By himself? Ouch!
It's no use, we can't get further in.
Nakao-kun are you there? Nakao!
It's you Nakao-kun right?
Are you alive? Hey!
Who...
Nakao! It's me!
Hayama-kun...
And Kurata Sana, suddenly 13 years old.
Are you alright?
Nakao-kun?
Sensei is...
Sensei? What about Sensei?
Nakao!
Hayama, I'll go get Suzuki-sensei!
OK.
Hurry and go.
Hayama, my head is stuck.
Idiot.
Me too.
What?!?!?!
Shup up.
Nakao-kun was found but a stupid looking sight.
What... are you doing?
I'm trying to get my head out.
I wasn't talking to you, I was talking to Nakao.
Then don't look at me and say it.
I can't move my neck.
You didn't even try yet. You should do something called Hard Work.
Idiot, my head's stuck on something.
OK let me see... Ah!
The nail is about to pierce your head!
When I move it hurts.
I know. First I'll save myself, then you Hayama.
With my silky hair I should be able to slip out...
Ow Ow Ow Ow Ow!
Actually your hair is gnarly.
Hey Nakao-kun, were you here since yesterday? You gave up already?
Nakao-kun?
I'm gonna try to become a mummy.
It's best for me to become a mummy.
What are you saying?
'Cause that's what's best for me.
Hey! Don't be stupid! If you become a mummy you'll be dead!
If you die then you'll become a mummy, do you want it that way huh!?
Will you be quiet for a second.
Why?
Because it's not helpful and doesn't make sense. You're in the way!
What is it now?
I know! I will send an emergency SOS to Rei-kun
So?
It's in my bag.
Sana didn't come back yet?
No.
She was with Akito.
You are really...
What is it...
Don't be silent, that makes me lonely.
I read your letter.
I thought that you wanted to quit the Karate Club.
So what do you say...
I'm sorry...
Whaaat? Are you saying that from the heart?
Yes.
No it's not! When you apologize from the heart then you look at the person.
I told you that I can't turn my head!
Yeah me too...
So Nakao-kun, it's all this guy's fault.
That's kinda annoying...
So I don't think that really means you should become a mummy.
Letter... Sengoku-sensei let us see it.
Sensei read it too?
Uh yeah.
Eh? Akito-kun didn't return yet?
He was with Sana-chan.
Eh we're starting class?
Yes we are.
Sensei, anything about Nakao-kun?
Yeah, nothing new.
Ah, where's Hayama-kun?
It's getting late isn't it?
Based on the letter Sengoku read, it's getting too late.
Nakao, let's go. Just as she said.
Me?
I think it's really my fault.
That's right, so let's get out of here.
I don't want to leave.
Even if I go out, there's nothing for me out there.
Whether or not I go out...
I'm a useless human.
My life has no meaning.
What's this kid saying?
Because I never helped out anyone.
And nobody cares about me.
So I thought that I'll become a mummy, here.
At first I thought he would come, and I waited.
Sengoku-sensei.
But...
Nobody came after all...
and I thought nothing matters anymore.
Hey you!
Kurata! Be quiet!
Why should I!
Because you sound too rowdy.
Don't shake it, my head hurts.
Now, Nakao-kun get yourself together. Hey come on now.
With that kind of an attitude what will you do it life?
You don't understand.
You guys are always so cool.
Cool? Who's cool?
Hayama-kun is so great. Not anything like me.
What? Hayama? That's a misunderstanding.
He is more uncool than anybody!
He only can say '"huh" and "eh" and stuff like that.
He's not a great speaker.
He's always mooning about somewhere.
He carries all the weight like an idiot...
He lives in his own world... and makes everyone worry about him.
He's the king of uncoolness. He's really stupid.
Why are you crying when you're insulting someone?
I'm not crying, idiot!
Maybe I'm just as bad.
When some little thing happens, I run away quickly.
And because of that, I ran away from my school life.
When I don't know what to do, I leave my friends.
Are you talking about Naozumi-kun?
I'm the revolutionary girl of uncoolness.
I don't understand.
But if I keep on living, I think I can win against the odds.
I want to live cool too.
Hey Nakao-kun, if our life has an area of 100 square meters.
We've only been around for 13 cubic meters.
Those are different measures.
You have about 80 acres left in your life.
Help, my head is splitting!
In other words, we have little chance to change in our life.
I'm confused.
If I explain it with a diagram, then it would be fast. I can't draw it.
If you're born then there's no such human as a human with no meaning in life.
Nakao-kun, you may not understand that...
but when you came to the Karate Club, I was really happy.
But I...
Nakao-kun?
Nakao-kun! Say something. Nakao-kun?
Nii-chan?
Not yet.
But it's alright. Don't you guys worry.
Hey... the police may have news.
Dear...
I must run an errand and might get stuck in traffic.
If something happens, call me at once.
Yes.
Where did Nii-chan go?
Is it because we said that the curry was disgusting?
Maybe!
I won't say that anymore so...
I won't say that again! Nii-chan!
We won't say that, so... please come back!
Hayama-kun disappeared?
Yes... and actually he was with Kurata.
Kurata-san also?
Yes, those two are always sneaking around together.
Maybe this means that Nakao didn't simply run away.
What does that mean?
Hayama wanted to start a Karate Club so badly that he kicked out Nakao.
Because of that, he wants to violently silence Nakao.
Probably.
Sengoku-sensei, you're jumping to conclusions.
I could be right!
Hayama is a student who would stop at nothing!
The disappearence of those two proves they are involved!
Sana and Akito are not back yet.
The two left their bags here.
Sana-chan's manager is here to pick her up!
It's getting dark!
Hayama, Something's dripping on me.
Hayama, what's with the blood?
Ah, I see. It was poking my head but I guess it pierced it.
Pierced it?
Don't worry, I'm tough.
Tough?!
Come to think of it, not many people come to the old school building.
The chance of people coming is pretty low
You know, Hayama, Nakao-kun seems to have passed out.
If this keeps up we'll all become mummies.
You've gotta be kidding!
Well, If I can't pull my head out, I'll try to push it in!
If the head goes through, the body will too.
Why didn't I try that before? Hey, that's...
Alright, now I'll push out my shoulders.
Wait!
Kurata! Nakao! Nakao...
Seriously Nakao! Help us!
I...
I can't.
Nakao! You're the only one that can do it!
Sana!
Hang on Sana!
Ha... yama...
Nakao!
How is it?
The police have no clues.
Matsui, Sugita,
What's wrong? What do you think you're doing!
We're looking for those three! That Sengoku pisses me off!
Nakao-kun is in the school! What?
They left their bags in the classroom so..
That's ridiculous!
Sana-chan disappeared! What is all this about!?
In the school? Suzuki-sensei, Sengoku-sensei,
do you have any clue on where they are?
Chalkboard erasers...?
Nakao!
Na... ka... o
Sana...
"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.