in life
Everyone must do their duty
There's no room
for private feelings
You must do it to the best of your ability
Sometimes work is tedious
But the harder it is,
the better you feel
When you've done it as best you can
Try even harder
Give up this selfishness
Don't worry about me
Your position is one of
great responsibility
The parents of those boys
have chosen you
to be their teacher
Your every act is an example
Your responsibility is enormous
I couldn't fulfill my responsibility
You must carry the burden for me
We can occassionally meet like this
It's enough
That's good enough like this, right?
We're both doing our utmost
That's enough, isn't it?
I hope you understand
Do the best you can
What's a pity
I wish we had more time to fish
We should have gone fishing
yesterday evening
Time flies
As soon as we meet we have to part
It was a long wait for this meeting
But we had a night to walk
I totally enjoyed it
Don't' miss your train, now
Don't worry
We'll meet again
Yes
Wouldn't be long
Look after yourself. Don't get sick
Think of your country
will
Take care
Father
What?
Some pocket money
Pocket money?
For me?
It's not much but please take it
I wasn't sure, it's such a small sum
I'm honoured to accept it
Then please do
Thank you very much
I'll put it at the altar of your late mother
Thank you
I'm really sorry about last night
I was being selfish
I was too abrupt but
I'm glad you understand
Please do your best, son
There is no time for idleness now
I'm still capable, so I'll work hard too
Let's both try hard
Yes, let's both try hard
Don't forget anything
The nightingales are singing
Some guests for you, sir
Mr. Kurokawa? To see me?
Send them in
It's been a long time, sir
I'm Kurokawa,
I was your student
And I'm Uchida
I'm pleased to see you, take a seat
You're looking well, sir
Thanks, you too. Please sir
Please sir
It's been quite a while
I ran into Mr. Hirata yesterday
He told me about you, sir
Oh, really?
He told us all about you, sir
Did he?
About the chess too
He was my old chess companion
And I enjoy his company here again
Are you good at it, sir?
No, far from it
There are a number of
our old schoolmates
here in Tokyo
And we're planning a party
in your honour
We can talk about the old days
We'd be honoured if you'd attend
That's very kind of you
What day?
Mr. Hirata's always available
Me too. I'll be glad to come
Really?
The sooner the better
How about this Saturday
or next Wednesday?
Which day do you prefer, sir?
Well, can you make it Wednesday?
My son's coming on Saturday
Your son? I heard he's in Akita
Is that Ryohei?
He must be all grown up by now
How old is he?
He's 25
Welcome
I'm back
Master Ryohei is here
Really?
Welcome home
When did you arrive?
About an hour ago
You're earlier than I expected
The priest?
He offered to let me stay
Why didn't you stay?
I wanted to come straight home
I see. How is he?
Good, like yourself
And your conscription results?
Grade A
You passed? Good
Congratulations
Well done
Report it to your mother
I'm so relieved
You were somewhat sick as a child
I'm glad you overcame it
How many days off?
10 days
That's long enough for us
to enjoy ourselves
You look younger than before
I do?
You still look very fine
My bald patch?
You remember?
That time...
That was the year you were preparing
for primary school
Yes
Please prepare for the meals, can you?
Yes sir
Mr. Hirata, do you still remember?
I was punished by you in primary three
because I was naughty in the class
Yes
Get him my kimono
You remember how you punished
Iwamoto and me for fighting?
I'm afraid I don't
You were awfully strict
You made us to stand
outside the staff room,
then forgot to dismiss us
Did I? I'm awfully sorry
Sir, you used to scold me too
Because you were always dozing off
in class
Yes, he was always dozing off
He still does at the office
He'll never change