Happyend (2024) Movie Script
1
The forces trying to fit people
into old frameworks are annoying.
The weathered building is
creaking more than usual.
In Japan, where the system of
classifying people is beginning to collapse,
I have a feeling that something
big is going to change.
A story of the near future
- Everyone, get out your phones.
- Speak Chinese.
- Kou!
- No!
It seems minors aren't allowed in.
Tell her we'll pay more.
We will pay extra.
Hey, hurry up in front!
- What did she say?
- She told us to go away.
Why?
Go back to school?
Try saying it again.
- I'm really begging you.
- No, no.
Just one more time.
We like music.
Anyone speak English?
- English?
- Tom!
No, I can't speak it.
[No entry for non-staff]
What about Ata-chan and the others?
Tell them to hurry in with the beer.
I'm a cop! Everyone, move!
Yuta!
- Let's go!
- We just got here!
Hey!
Hey! Come back!
The second half of the playlist is even better.
Really?
This is great.
Okay, next, empty your pockets.
Just my phone.
Yuta Irie, are you still in high school?
You shouldn't be in a place like this.
Go home.
No, I'm a Korean resident of Japan.
Seriously, it's just a bunch of foreigners.
Huh?
My great-grandmother's
generation was already in Japan.
Then show me your Special
Permanent Resident certificate.
Huh?
I'm not required to carry it, am I?
Kou is a high school student like me.
They haven't fixed this place up, have they?
Which button is it?
Here it comes! Run!
Don't move!
Tai, stop!
To the club room!
Principal, it's so late. You still have work?
I have some social engagements later.
Is it a Z this time?
That's nice.
I wanted this car when I was young.
- Ah! Don't touch it!
- Huh?
I just washed it today. Sorry.
Oh, I'm sorry.
Hey, Shio-chan, hurry up.
Here, Nagai-chan,
you forgot the gift for the governor.
Ah, that's right. I forgot.
- What are you waiting for?
- Huh?
The taxi is waiting for you.
Coming, coming...
- Why is the principal still here?
- Should we call it off for today?
Hey! Over here.
Go park the car!
- Ah!
- Oh, I'm sorry.
- You can do it later.
- Okay, sure.
My bag,
Geez.
Kitty.
Come out.
Huh?
Meow.
Hey.
Where are you?
Come out.
Hey.
Kitty, why aren't you coming out?
Has Tom left yet?
Hmm.
Oh, he's gone.
- Can I turn it up?
- Turn it up.
I knew it!
It's really great.
Do you want to go again next time?
Yeah.
- Hey, are you still doing homework?
- Yeah.
Homework is not allowed here!
Hey, hey!
I'll be done soon.
Come on!
Stop playing around, seriously.
Come on, come on!
Come on! Come on!
Isn't that the principal's car?
Yeah.
Seriously,
I don't want to become that kind of old guy.
You're too much.
Isn't it fun?
How do you always come up with these ideas?
Don't you want to see?
I really do.
Let's play rock-paper-scissors.
Rock, paper, scissors!
Rock, paper, scissors!
Rock, paper, scissors!
Rock, paper, scissors!
Rock, paper, scissors!
Rock, paper, scissors!
Ugh, okay, okay!
I get it.
- Was it strong?
- Did you guys seriously do it?
I did it, but he suggested it.
Let's go, hurry up!
- Where's Tom?
- He'll definitely oversleep if he keeps this up.
- Definitely.
- He's done it before.
- But he still makes it to school on time.
- It's kind of amazing.
Bye.
I gotta go back.
Then I'm going to stay over at your place.
What?
Your house is that way.
But I'm lonely!
Go home!
No!
Your house is that way, go home.
- No!
- Come on, go home.
Bye.
I love you!
Okay, okay.
I love you, Kou!
I know, shut up!
I can't hear you!
I know, I love you too!
Then, see you tomorrow!
It's already today.
Bye!
Earthquake warning!
Earthquake warning!
Earthquake warning!
Earthquake warning!
Earthquake warning!
Earthquake warning!
The earthquake warning
earlier was a false alarm...
Another false alarm.
Just kill me already.
I don't want to work anymore.
There was no earthquake
around 7:30 this morning...
Kou-chan, when will you graduate?
Soon.
Come work for me when you graduate.
If an earthquake hits,
there should be plenty of work in construction.
No, Kou is going to college.
What about the scholarship?
Did you get it?
Not yet, but I have a good feeling about it.
You should be grateful as long
as you have a job every day.
If an earthquake really hits,
it'll be nothing but trouble.
Let's go!
Thank you for having us.
- Take care.
- Goodbye.
Next news item.
Yesterday, the Prime Minister announced
that this constitutional amendment...
to strengthen cabinet authority is to maintain Diet
(Japanese parliament) operations in emergencies.
We held a press conference after
the emergency clause was passed.
The country is now facing a
once-in-a-century earthquake.
No matter what happens,
we will protect the lives and
peaceful lives of our citizens.
This important task...
is now entrusted to me, the Prime Minister.
- Is that the principal's car?
- Wow, it's like dominoes.
It seems the police have already been called.
Who did this?
Was it that guy?
Yo!
The police are on their way.
Should we cancel classes?
Or should we have everyone
stay in the classrooms until the police arrive?
Is this a terrorist attack?
Huh?
- Cancel the classes.
- Understood, okay!
- Wait...
- Okay!
- Stand by...
- Stand by... in the classrooms.
- Okay.
- At the classroom.
Come on, back to the classroom!
Everyone back to the classroom!
Alright, everyone back to the classroom!
Come on, hurry,
go back to the classroom and stay there.
Back to the classroom!
Please return to the classroom.
Back to the classroom!
Go back to the classroom first.
Maybe I should become a cop.
No matter the era,
there's no shortage of bad guys.
- Don't you think?
- Yeah, bad boy.
Bad boy.
Don't you need to be tall to be a cop?
Huh?
- Huh?
- There's no height requirement?
- What? Say that again?
- There is a height requirement.
No, there isn't!
Look! Look at this!
Hey, hey, hey!
When I become a cop,
you'll be the first one I arrest.
Those cops!
They're just armed bureaucrats who
only protect the country and the rich.
Is she angry?
You're next.
Alright, stand up!
Yuta, you're such a bad boy.
Sorry, but Principal,
you only care about your car.
I'm so lonely...
Sorry, I'm actually lonely too.
Is that so?
It's your fault for always being with Kou,
Yuta.
All I have left is my Z-chan.
If you're lonely, just say it, Principal.
Sorry, I didn't notice.
Yuta, have you lost weight?
Ha... you mean?
You left your phone at home for a digital detox.
Therefore, you can't provide location
information for the night of the incident.
Yes, I firmly believe phones aren't useful.
I believe you can only learn
more by listening to the teacher.
Okay, who's next?
Like him, you also left your phone at home.
Where were you last night?
Answer the question.
I invoke my right to remain silent.
Don't act like you know everything.
You guys did it, didn't you?
You have no evidence, what makes you so sure?
You should know about
"pattern recognition," right?
I've been principal for so long.
Even without AI,
just looking at your behavior patterns
I can guess what's going on.
Especially someone from your background.
What do you mean?
Park-kun, you're fundamentally different
from ordinary Japanese people, aren't you?
How do you define ordinary?
Is it schmoozing with bureaucrats and rich people,
or showing off your sports car?
- What are you saying?
- That's enough!
If we don't do that,
can you cover the full cost of the school
building's earthquake-resistant maintenance?
You can't, right?
Getting a scholarship...
Principal, the rest...
Okay.
All 428 high schools in Tokyo
are applying for the same grant.
If we don't grease some palms beforehand,
we definitely won't get it!
Don't you think?
Or are you saying
we should wait for an earthquake and have
everyone crushed to death by this building?
Everything I do,
isn't it all for your safety?
How should I put it?
Listen.
With your attitude right now,
I'm going to have to withdraw my
recommendation for your scholarship.
I'll pretend I didn't see that.
Hey, give me my phone.
Where did it go?
Just stop talking nonsense.
You basically admitted you
saw what the principal was doing.
Wait, you heard that too, right?
I get it, but he's always like this.
Just stay calm.
Are you okay?
Here.
Ah, thank you.
The principal is so disgusting.
I can't believe he said
such discriminatory things.
Yeah.
Why are all those in power like that?
You're amazing for daring to say it to his face.
So cool.
No.
It's nothing.
Hey, that car...
It's really radical, so artistic.
I wonder who did it.
I wish it was my idea.
Kou.
Goodbye.
Hey, your phone.
Why make such a fuss?
Can't they just restore
the car to its original state?
No, that's not why I'm angry.
Earthquake warning!
Earthquake warning!
Earthquake warning!
Earthquake warning!
Earthquake warning!
It's shaking a lot.
Not good.
Look at this.
[Breaking News: State of Emergency Declared]
[TAKAYA Emergency Food Sale!! All Canned Goods 20% Off]
Why support someone who incites discrimination?
Are you out of your minds?
Why are you stopping us?
- Because you're in the way.
- Why support someone who incites?
Things are really heating up today.
This is why Japan's morality is collapsing.
Sorry I'm a bit late.
Thanks for your hard work.
- Things getting chaotic, isn't it?
- Yeah.
Okay, let's go.
Now's the time, right next to Prime Minister Kito!
Kou!
Shouldn't we restore Japan to its former glory?
Oppose the Kito administration!
Oh, you're here?
Sorry to bother you.
Auntie, did you just get back from the States?
Yes.
Sorry to bother you.
Want to stay for breakfast?
Thanks, but no.
Well, we'll be going then.
Kids.
You should learn some history.
When a major earthquake hits,
illegal foreign residents and
anti-Japan forces will stir up trouble.
That's the trend, right?
For your safety, please keep your distance.
Down with fascism!
What a waste.
It's so good.
I wish I could vote...
[Traitor]
Hurry up and go to school.
I'm off.
[Traitor]
Stand up!
It's okay, you don't need
to do that in my class.
Sit down.
It's a pity,
but there's something I must tell you all today.
- What is it?
- Oh, that thing.
Panapty Security System.
[Minus 1 point - Failure to wear the prescribed school uniform].
Ata-chan got points deducted.
Huh?
Huh?
It was never a problem before.
Hey, don't take it to heart.
Fuck!
3 points!
Wow, so cool!
Ah!
It hurts, it hurts, it hurts!
Ata-chan, this is bad.
They said they'll call our parents
if we get 10 points deducted.
Huh? Huh? How could this be?
What?
Heh heh heh heh.
Hey, wait a minute!
Wait a minute!
Wait! I never heard about this!
Wait a minute.
You scared me.
About the previous demonstration...
Yeah?
I actually saw it all from
the coffee shop next door.
Oh, really?
I don't need friends.
- Don't say that...
- Don't you think it's weird?
Everyone's okay with this
surveillance system being installed?
Okada, you're an accomplice too.
- Why do you say that?
- Didn't you voice your opinion?
I did. I said everything I needed to say.
But as soon as the principal
said it was "for safety"...
The other teachers,
who had been criticizing the principal
suddenly changed their tune, saying,
"It can't be helped for the sake of prevention."
How is that any different
from what Kitou is doing?
Everyone's so rigid.
That scumbag is fabricating a state of
emergency and is about to become a dictator!
Why doesn't anyone feel a sense of crisis?
People used to be more imaginative.
Our generation is hopeless.
Hey, you're going to scare people.
I don't want to get so angry either.
But it's hard not to get angry when
unreasonable things happen every day!
No one in our generation
thinks about these things.
They gave up on thinking from the start.
No, well...
You think so too, right?
What are you laughing at?
But, you didn't give up.
Our generation...
Kou is right!
Right?
You have to have more hope for your generation.
A regular is here.
- Here he is!
- You're late!
Oh? A new face?
Sorry.
Huh? Where's Kou?
I don't know.
Yuta, where to next?
Yuta doesn't seem to be in a good mood.
It's strange to be in a
good mood living in this era.
Yuta and Kou will definitely
become famous musicians in the future.
They'll probably go abroad.
I'm utterly useless, stupid and poor.
You'll find something you want to do too.
Min, you definitely won't have any problems.
You're smart and can speak Chinese,
so you can go anywhere.
My Chinese isn't that good...
Once Tom goes back to America too...
That hurts! What are you doing?
Hey, didn't you tell him?
I told Kou.
Is that okay?
You need to make things clear with Yuta too.
Have you talked to Yuta about this?
Yuta...
Yuta, I have something to tell you.
Huh?
What is it?
I'm going to America after graduation.
America? To do what?
I'm going to college in America.
Seriously? Congrats!
Actually,
I've been struggling with how to bring it up.
Why?
Isn't this great?
Because you always said
that even after graduation,
we should all be together forever.
So, it was really hard for me to say.
But, you seem okay, so...
Are you okay?
Yeah.
I really should have told him sooner.
Let him have some time. He'll be fine.
Hey!
[No entry for non-staff]
Over here!
Yukimatsu used to DJ here.
Seriously, he's good.
Yuta.
There's a booth here,
and Function One speakers on both sides.
And the lighting is here.
I want to see where my dad grew up.
And also my relatives.
It's been a while since I've seen them.
But with only one subwoofer...
It's Detroit.
The holy land of techno.
Nice sound.
Quiet towns are scary, aren't they?
Yeah.
America sounds way more fun than Japan.
Well, I hear America's pretty bad too.
Wanna live together?
We could find a big house or something.
One day, a schoolteacher lectured the students
If you don't get 100 on the test
You won't become a respectable person
Screw you, just die!
The greatest thing in this world is
The computer
Can demonstrations really change society?
I wonder.
Well...
If they get big enough to stop the economy
those in power might compromise.
What happens after that?
What do you think?
There's a demo next week.
Are you going?
Fumi's going.
Right, Fumi?
- Huh?
- You're going to the demo next week, right?
Yeah, I'm going.
Yeah, I want to go.
Alright!
It's okay.
We're still young, we can learn Chinese quickly.
My Chinese is apparently at
the level of a kindergartener.
And of course, I can't speak Taiwanese either.
Even when I talk to my dad,
my mom has to translate everything.
It's seriously hilarious.
The important things get through,
even without words.
Right, Ata-chan?
Huh?
Yeah, that's right!
Here.
Yes.
Min, you're going to be okay.
You're smart.
Right, Tom?
Yeah.
Idiot!
Dummy!
Stop it!
- That tickles!
- It hurts, it hurts!
Morning.
Oh, morning.
This is what I was telling you about yesterday.
Oh.
You read the actual books?
I like books.
I see.
Thanks.
We're getting together tonight, wanna come?
What's wrong?
Saying that won't help now.
With that much old equipment piled up,
of course there's a high risk of fire.
You guys even removed the fire detectors, right?
There were even beer cans in there.
Just give it up.
Just be grateful you weren't
kicked out of the club or expelled.
Thank the principal.
Yeah, thanks.
You can't use that room anymore...
But if you want to use the equipment,
apply by the day before.
I'll leave the forms here.
List the equipment you want to use and the time.
Only during school hours.
Oh, Tominaga-kun.
Tominaga-kun, you had 10 points deducted, right?
Clean the clubroom by the end of the week.
Take it.
[Music Research Club]
Huh?
What's this "fire hazard" thing?
They've never cared before.
Isn't it weird all of a sudden?
But there's nothing we can do.
Huh?
What do you mean, nothing we can do?
This is clearly our space.
Everyone says so.
Well, technically, it belongs to the school.
What do you mean technically?
They're just making up excuses to get back at us.
That principal is seriously petty!
Let's just move everything to the club.
Huh? How?
Let's steal it.
Oh!
Yeah, let's steal it!
We don't need to be scared
of this surveillance system.
I mean, the cameras...
No, it's wrong that we're
being watched in the first place.
Stealing will only cost us like 5 points anyway.
But I've already lost 10 points...
Why are you giving up so easily?
Are you just going to follow
the rules without a word?
Earthquake warning!
Was there supposed to be a drill today?
No, I don't think so.
So this is...
Everyone, let's evacuate quickly.
Oh, I wasn't penalized.
It's totally fine.
Okay.
Left, left.
Huh?
[Minus 3 points - Indecent behaviour]
- Here they come!
- Leave the subwoofer, let's go!
Go, go!
What are you doing? Hurry up.
I'm heading home.
Huh? Why?
Where are you going?
Just out for a bit...
I have things to do.
Do you have a girlfriend?
Huh?
Huh? That girl?
Seriously?
Hey, did you guys hear?
He got a girlfriend!
Congratulations!
Why didn't you tell us sooner?
Don't you ever think about
anything other than music?
Do you even know what's going on in the world?
What's with you all of a sudden?
Im going to start soon.
While you're all having fun,
you'll die without even realizing it.
If we're gonna die anyway, let's die having fun!
Oh, Kou.
Look at this.
Kimbap. (Korean seaweed rice roll)
Isn't it rare to find this at a convenience store?
Well, compared to your mom's...
It might not be as good.
I can't stand how he
doesn't think about anything.
I can't take it anymore.
I know what you mean.
But we only have a little time left together.
Down with the Kito administration!
I'm so sorry.
You're late.
You think I'd hire someone who's late?
There was a protest outside,
and I couldn't get through.
Down with the Kito administration!
You're a DJ?
That's unusual.
You like old music?
Yes, I don't listen to recent music.
There's nothing new anymore.
So I figured all I can do
is discover old masterpieces.
Don't say such sad things.
Earthquake detected.
Protesters, disperse immediately.
Can you be here on time every day?
Maybe.
You know, you should just say
yes at times like this.
Yes.
Yusaku.
Yuta Irie will be joining us for weekend shifts.
- Nice to meet you.
- I look forward to working with you.
An earthquake has occurred.
Protesters, disperse immediately.
[Anti-Stupid Regime Protest]
An earthquake has occurred.
Protesters, disperse immediately.
[Tokyo Police to Enhance Control of 'Hazardous Assemblies]
I invited them. I take full responsibility.
I'm very sorry.
We joined the protest of our own free will.
Listen...
That's not it!
We participated because we felt it was necessary.
So...
In the first place, demonstrations are
guaranteed as freedom of expression, right?
Don't give me that! And causing this police mess.
It's a nuisance to the other students.
Basically, a demonstration and
a riot are two different things.
It wasn't a riot!
It was a peaceful demonstration.
Then why did it turn out like this?
There was an earthquake, and the alarm went off.
Some of the panicked cops
started using violence against us.
The police's job is to protect the citizens.
The police are just there
to protect the authorities!
We even have a video.
We were attacked by the riot police. Can you see?
- Hey!
- This...
Hey!
Kids should be quiet!
Get back!
As I said earlier...
I was the one who urged them
to come to the demonstration.
They're not at fault.
If you're going to punish someone,
please punish me.
What on earth is going on at your school?
I'm truly sorry.
We've called the parents and
will give them a stern warning.
A warning isn't enough.
Excuse me!
What's going on?
Did our child's homeroom teacher,
take them to the riot?
Please explain!
I'm are very sorry for what my child has done.
I'm sorry.
Couldn't you have rebelled in a cuter way?
It's not rebellion.
Like secretly getting a tattoo.
What about your music?
You said you were starting
a band with Yuta, right?
I'm telling you!
I went to the demo to actually change something.
What's with the attitude?
All you ever think about is having an easy life.
It's not easy!
Not at all!
Even now!
That's why I want you to choose your own future.
If you have a criminal record,
you can't even naturalize anymore.
I bowed my head to the principal
and everyone else for you!
Kou, have you ever really thought about this?
I don't need you to bow to anyone anymore.
Are you okay?
Oh, isn't that Fukuko-san?
Good evening.
Be careful, Fukuko-san. The public
order around here has been bad lately.
- Okay.
- If anything happens, let us know anytime.
Thank you.
Good work.
Let's switch seats.
Due to certain circumstances...
I'll be replacing Okada as your
homeroom teacher until graduation.
I'm not as easygoing as he is,
so behave yourselves.
Okay, who's on duty?
Stand.
Yo!
You scared me.
If you don't fix that habit,
you'll get caught someday.
Are you bringing this to the subwoofer club?
Sorry, I can't today.
I see.
I have to take some documents to the embassy.
Look at this.
Isn't it a pain in this
day and age to do it on paper?
Where are Ata and Min?
Are you really cleaning?
Because we're losing points.
Hey! I just wiped that spot.
Seriously...
Hey.
Hey! Hey!
If you're just going to be in the way, help out.
It's not me who's getting points off.
Hey! Stop walking where I just mopped!
It's still wet.
You want me to wait here until it dries?
Irie, what's wrong?
Did you submit the application?
What are you going to do with that key?
You'll lose 5 points if you take that key.
Shut up.
That's against the rules!
One, two, three, four!
Five, six, seven, eight!
Hey, no smoking. What are you doing?
School's over, so cut me some slack.
Smoking is prohibited within
20 meters of the property.
Besides, smoking is just bad in general.
Yeah, you're right.
Sorry.
Hey, don't throw it away.
[Minus 10 points - Possession of smoking equipment]
Captain, you can't smoke.
That's messed up!
Look.
Huh? Why?
Again, look.
Go!
A state of emergency has been declared.
For your safety,
please refrain from
unnecessary gatherings.
Thank you for your cooperation.
A state of emergency...
I'm going home now.
Another date?
Don't you realize there are things more
important than dates or girlfriends?
Like what?
Sex?
Pathetic.
- Rock, paper, scissors.
- Forget it.
Rock, paper, scissors, shoot!
What are these important
things you're talking about?
What about you?
You think you can just have
fun with your friends forever?
I do!
So what?
You think shouting in the
street will change anything?
Huh?
It's over!
Face reality and give up.
Then your life will be more fun!
Shut up!!
Are you serious?
You don't even think about anything.
Think about something
other than yourself for once!
Think first before you act.
I'm thinking!
People change.
I want you to change.
How so?
Well...
Think for yourself a little.
I guess you and I are fundamentally different.
We're the same.
I've known you since kindergarten.
We saw the ocean for the first time together.
The first time I masturbated too.
Do you have any other friends like that?
This is nice.
Right?
Excuse me.
You're disturbing people,
so please turn off the music.
- What people?
- It's okay.
Sorry, I'll stop it.
What's this?
It's music equipment.
Are you high school students?
Show me your belongings.
Why?
Your Special Permanent Resident
status isn't showing up in our system.
Do you have your card?
Yes, I have it.
But I'm not required to carry it.
- Please cooperate.
- There's no obligation to carry it anymore!
Please, calm down.
Legally,
there's no obligation to carry it anymore.
Please cooperate.
- Where's the card?
- At home.
Then we'll accompany you home.
You can go home now.
I was the one playing the music!
It's okay, Yuta!
I'm just going home to show it.
Sorry I couldn't help.
[Ultra seismic resistant]
Morning.
Good morning!
Stand.
Ready, bow.
Sit down.
Well, today we have a special guest.
Everyone, please welcome them properly.
Please, come in.
Huh?
- It's the Self-Defense Forces!
- How cool!
We'll now have a special lecture
by members of the Self-Defense Forces.
Students who haven't
naturalized don't need to listen.
Please study on your own in Room 305.
I'll call out the roll numbers now
so head there when you hear yours.
Um, 3, 4, 6, 8...
Um, 10, 12, 13, 15...
Why do we have to leave?
You can't apply to the Self-Defense
Forces without Japanese citizenship.
I live in this country too,
so I think it concerns me.
It's a rule to protect the country.
You'll lose points if you don't leave quickly.
Is there something you don't want us to hear?
Don't try to nitpick.
You're Japanese, right?
Go back to your seat.
This class is full of problem children.
Okay, everyone else, leave quickly!
I'm not leaving because the teacher told me to.
Okay, okay, whatever.
What's wrong?
That.
[Minus 3 points - Leaving without permission]
I got points deducted just
for hugging the other day.
Yeah, I heard.
The fact that we're being monitored is just wrong!
This isn't a prison.
We're not criminals.
It doesn't make sense.
Okay,
let's demand the surveillance system be abolished.
We should say that.
Isn't that a bit of a leap?
Why?
Actually, there's a lot of bad pranks going on.
Yeah, it's easy to just criticize.
We need to think about things more neutrally.
So, has anything good come from
having surveillance cameras?
No.
But isn't it like this everywhere?
That doesn't mean we have to accept it.
Right, Kou?
Yeah.
Let's all take this and
go to the principal's office.
Yeah, let's go.
Huh...
Come on, let's all go together.
Why would we go get more demerits
after just getting our points back?
I'd rather not get into trouble.
Come on, let's go!
We're going.
Let's go to the principal's office!
I wasn't expecting much,
but it's still depressing how easily they give up.
Fumi, let's go.
We are going, right?
Honestly, nothing but good things have
happened since we implemented Panopty.
I'm so glad to hear that.
If I had to nitpick...
it's that I have to see
Shio's ugly mug all the time.
What are you talking about?
You love me.
- No.
- I could look at you every day.
Principal, please listen to us!
It's you guys again?
Give it a rest.
Your management of this school is a joke!
We won't leave until you hear us out.
Please, no photos!
The students seem to have
something they want to say.
I apologize, but that's all the
time we have for interviews today.
Let me show you to the exit.
This way.
- Shio-chan, see them out.
- Okay.
Thank you very much. Sorry about this.
It's our school's motto to properly
listen to what our students have to say.
I'm counting on you.
Should we call the police?
No, let's try to settle this for now.
- Okay.
- I'm counting on you.
Excuse me, this way.
What is going on?
[Sit-down protest in progress]
Kou.
I'm only saying this because I care.
You may think this school's rules are strict
but the world is much harsher.
You wouldn't get away with this in the real world.
It's wrong to conform to a flawed society.
Okay, let's say...
The Board of Education discusses your demands.
And then?
Even if the policy changes
it won't be until next year.
You'll have already graduated by then.
You won't get anything out of it.
So why are you doing this?
It's a loss for you.
Min, are you ready?
Not yet.
Ah, she's here! She's here!
Sorry to intrude.
Oh? Excuse me.
Yuta?
Stop it.
Pull it, quick!
Piece of cake.
He can totally do it.
- "Everyone cheers."
- Okay.
Kou, your cheer.
Okay, cheers!
Cheers!
Hey, it's Kou's turn.
- It's pretty hard, isn't it?
- Yeah.
Can you do it?
Can you get that one?
"Shout your love from the balcony."
Okay, Kou, let's go.
No.
- Okay! Kou-sama.
- No.
- I wonder who's the girl?
- I'm not doing it.
Or...
I said I'm not doing it!
Okay, eat up.
It's delicious.
Stop it!
I have food in my mouth!
Stop it!
Hey, could you not get it on my face?
One more!
Hey, it's sharp, so be careful.
I love you, Ata-chan.
I love you too.
I... love you too.
You have to say something new.
Sorry, I couldn't think of anything.
Hey, before those two get back,
shouldn't we make this super romantic?
Let's do it.
There are candles in the kitchen, so bring them.
Okay.
Do you have a lighter?
Yeah.
Thanks.
Tom, sorry, I...
I'm going to school.
Good, go ahead.
Yeah.
I sometimes wonder...
Yeah.
If I met Yuta for the first time now,
like in college...
Do you think we would've become friends?
Oh, here it is.
He hasn't changed at all since he was a kid.
Isn't that why everyone likes Yuta?
Seriously, sorry. I gotta go.
- Okay.
- Sorry.
Oh, wait a sec.
Why don't you take all the leftovers?
Really?
Of course.
Everyone else is probably hungrier.
Thanks. Want me to pack it?
Sure.
- What?
- I don't get it.
Scary, scary.
Taira?
What are you doing here?
Thanks for your hard work.
Anyone allergic to seafood?
Here.
There's enough for everyone, pass it around.
I don't want any.
You won't have any energy if you don't eat.
It's my treat, so don't hold back.
Here.
I'm not falling for that.
It's not a trick or anything.
It's polite to eat what's offered, right?
Here.
Eat it.
Eat it.
Here.
Eat it.
Eat it.
I said, eat it!
Eat!
If you don't eat, I'll expel everyone here!
Everyone! Everyone!
I mean it!
Ah...
Oh, man.
What a waste.
You shouldn't waste food, okay?
Seriously.
I don't want to get expelled.
I'm going home.
- Hiroki!
- Hey!
It's kimbap.
- Really?
- That looks so good!
Fumi, let's eat.
- Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) too?
- Looks good.
- Delicious!
- Is this what they mean by hits the spot?
One day, a schoolteacher
Preached in front of the students
If you don't get 100 on the test
You can't become a respectable person
Yes!
Screw you, just die!
The greatest thing in this world is
An electronic computer
Thanks for the food.
That kimbap was so good.
Then why are you so grumpy?
I don't know...
In the end, all we can do is appeal
to the conscience of those in power...
It's frustrating to think that's all we can do.
I still need to...
Let's go get breakfast!
Let's go to breakfast.
Shouldn't you be happy right now?
You have to enjoy yourself more.
You won't make any friends.
- Shut up!
- That hurts!
Well, it looks like everyone's starting to gather
so I think we should start going over
the graduation ceremony procedures.
First, when your name is called,
go up to the stage and bow.
Then stand in front of the principal and bow.
You'll be handed your diploma,
so receive it with both hands and bow.
And then face the flag again...
Okay, that's enough. Thank you.
Thank you.
Okay, everyone, thanks for your hard work.
I think the rumors have already started but...
The day before yesterday,
some students came to the principal's office.
I listened to their requests
regarding the operation of this school.
In short, there's one main point.
They want more respect for students'
opinions and freedom in education.
That seems to be the only point.
I strongly agree with their pure intentions.
However, for that to happen...
Of course, their safety must be guaranteed.
Otherwise, we can't even have education!
Just the other day...
An educational environment, which should be safe
has been threatened, setting a precedent.
It's very unfortunate.
What I want to tell you all is this
If the majority of students want it
regarding the security system,
we can consider reevaluating it.
Yes!
However, freedom comes with responsibility.
The terrorist attack that occurred
at our school the other day...
Anyone who threatens the school's safety
or undermines its very foundation,
if you've done such a thing
please come forward.
On that condition...
we promise to consider
removing the security system.
That's not the deal!
I never agreed to that!
- Liars!
- What is this!
- Why are you bringing this up now?
- Give me back my time!
- Listen, listen...
- I can't accept this!
Hey, you in the back, what's up?
Excuse me.
I don't know who did the thing with the car...
Yes, go ahead.
I don't think we need to
remove the security system.
I think it's a deterrent and it's working.
Sit down!
This is a total invasion of privacy!
You only think that because
you have something to hide!
A student unfamiliar with Japanese
manners is behaving disruptively.
What Japanese manners?
I think this system is necessary!
I think it's necessary too.
Rules are important.
Without rules, things get chaotic.
It might not benefit everyone individually...
but I think discipline is sometimes
more important than the individual.
People who think that...
if we go to war and are
told to kill our neighbors...
would be the first to do it!
- You're exaggerating.
- I want to go home.
Thinking this is an exaggeration is the problem.
Think for yourself!
Can I?
Huh?
Um, excuse me.
Please listen to me!
I did that by myself.
I meant it as a joke.
I'm sorry! Thanks.
- Hey!
- Don't screw around!
Come on!
Go, go, go!
How is it? Did it get the one he wanted?
You got in.
Kou.
Kou got it!
Huh? What's wrong?
- Scholarship!
- Huh?
- He got the scholarship!
- Wow, Kou!
Wow, you got the scholarship!
Well, as I said earlier...
The principal doesn't want this to go to court.
We won't be filing a police report either.
But for the sake of the other students,
we have no choice but to expel him.
Shall we settle the other matters out of court?
Y-Yes.
That's how it is.
I'm truly sorry.
Yes, excuse me.
Thank you for your hard work.
Ouch.
Ouch, ouch.
I said I'm sorry.
Ouch.
Are you 18 already?
Next week.
Then you'll be an adult.
Are you crying?
- Why are you crying?
- No, I'm not.
- You okay?
- I'm okay.
- Heartbreak?
- No.
If you're going to play it, play something fun.
Like what?
Like...
Something like this...
Yeah...
Hurry.
I come back all the time
for New Year's and summer.
Everyone, come visit.
Everyone, get along.
Congratulations!
Thank you!
Ataro Tominaga.
Yes!
Okay! Go for it, Ata-chan!
- Ataaa!
- Ataaa-chan!
Congratulations!
Ataaa-chan!
Thank you very much!
The best!
No, I'm always this tall.
It's just that my voice is loud.
Look.
- Huh?
- Isn't this amazing?
Show me, show me!
Where did you buy this? It's awesome!
I made it.
You did?
You should make and sell stuff like this.
Why are you even looking for a job?
I wonder if it will sell.
No, you can definitely be a designer.
I totally agree.
You'd make a killing.
Then maybe I'll give it a try.
Hey, can you please stop it?
You ignored me when I said the same thing before.
Huh? Did I?
- Yes, you did!
- Sorry.
Why do you always ignore me?
I'm sorry.
Want to grab a bite at my place after this?
Oh, today my parents...
are taking me out for dinner at a nice place.
- Really?
- How nice.
What about you, Ata?
Actually, me too!
Seriously? Together?
I'm so nervous.
Min's old man is seriously scary.
No, it's okay.
He's mellowed out lately.
Definitely okay.
You look so nervous.
I see.
Well, maybe next time.
- Okay, congrats.
- Bye-bye!
- Bye-bye!
- Bye!
Want to come over?
I'm going to look at an apartment now.
I got kicked out of my house.
Seriously?
For a while, I'll be paying back my mom.
Really?
Okay, see you later.
Yeah.
I have debts too.
If you start paying back your debts,
it'll take a lifetime.
True.
Okay.
See you later.
Bye.
Bye.
The forces trying to fit people
into old frameworks are annoying.
The weathered building is
creaking more than usual.
In Japan, where the system of
classifying people is beginning to collapse,
I have a feeling that something
big is going to change.
A story of the near future
- Everyone, get out your phones.
- Speak Chinese.
- Kou!
- No!
It seems minors aren't allowed in.
Tell her we'll pay more.
We will pay extra.
Hey, hurry up in front!
- What did she say?
- She told us to go away.
Why?
Go back to school?
Try saying it again.
- I'm really begging you.
- No, no.
Just one more time.
We like music.
Anyone speak English?
- English?
- Tom!
No, I can't speak it.
[No entry for non-staff]
What about Ata-chan and the others?
Tell them to hurry in with the beer.
I'm a cop! Everyone, move!
Yuta!
- Let's go!
- We just got here!
Hey!
Hey! Come back!
The second half of the playlist is even better.
Really?
This is great.
Okay, next, empty your pockets.
Just my phone.
Yuta Irie, are you still in high school?
You shouldn't be in a place like this.
Go home.
No, I'm a Korean resident of Japan.
Seriously, it's just a bunch of foreigners.
Huh?
My great-grandmother's
generation was already in Japan.
Then show me your Special
Permanent Resident certificate.
Huh?
I'm not required to carry it, am I?
Kou is a high school student like me.
They haven't fixed this place up, have they?
Which button is it?
Here it comes! Run!
Don't move!
Tai, stop!
To the club room!
Principal, it's so late. You still have work?
I have some social engagements later.
Is it a Z this time?
That's nice.
I wanted this car when I was young.
- Ah! Don't touch it!
- Huh?
I just washed it today. Sorry.
Oh, I'm sorry.
Hey, Shio-chan, hurry up.
Here, Nagai-chan,
you forgot the gift for the governor.
Ah, that's right. I forgot.
- What are you waiting for?
- Huh?
The taxi is waiting for you.
Coming, coming...
- Why is the principal still here?
- Should we call it off for today?
Hey! Over here.
Go park the car!
- Ah!
- Oh, I'm sorry.
- You can do it later.
- Okay, sure.
My bag,
Geez.
Kitty.
Come out.
Huh?
Meow.
Hey.
Where are you?
Come out.
Hey.
Kitty, why aren't you coming out?
Has Tom left yet?
Hmm.
Oh, he's gone.
- Can I turn it up?
- Turn it up.
I knew it!
It's really great.
Do you want to go again next time?
Yeah.
- Hey, are you still doing homework?
- Yeah.
Homework is not allowed here!
Hey, hey!
I'll be done soon.
Come on!
Stop playing around, seriously.
Come on, come on!
Come on! Come on!
Isn't that the principal's car?
Yeah.
Seriously,
I don't want to become that kind of old guy.
You're too much.
Isn't it fun?
How do you always come up with these ideas?
Don't you want to see?
I really do.
Let's play rock-paper-scissors.
Rock, paper, scissors!
Rock, paper, scissors!
Rock, paper, scissors!
Rock, paper, scissors!
Rock, paper, scissors!
Rock, paper, scissors!
Ugh, okay, okay!
I get it.
- Was it strong?
- Did you guys seriously do it?
I did it, but he suggested it.
Let's go, hurry up!
- Where's Tom?
- He'll definitely oversleep if he keeps this up.
- Definitely.
- He's done it before.
- But he still makes it to school on time.
- It's kind of amazing.
Bye.
I gotta go back.
Then I'm going to stay over at your place.
What?
Your house is that way.
But I'm lonely!
Go home!
No!
Your house is that way, go home.
- No!
- Come on, go home.
Bye.
I love you!
Okay, okay.
I love you, Kou!
I know, shut up!
I can't hear you!
I know, I love you too!
Then, see you tomorrow!
It's already today.
Bye!
Earthquake warning!
Earthquake warning!
Earthquake warning!
Earthquake warning!
Earthquake warning!
Earthquake warning!
The earthquake warning
earlier was a false alarm...
Another false alarm.
Just kill me already.
I don't want to work anymore.
There was no earthquake
around 7:30 this morning...
Kou-chan, when will you graduate?
Soon.
Come work for me when you graduate.
If an earthquake hits,
there should be plenty of work in construction.
No, Kou is going to college.
What about the scholarship?
Did you get it?
Not yet, but I have a good feeling about it.
You should be grateful as long
as you have a job every day.
If an earthquake really hits,
it'll be nothing but trouble.
Let's go!
Thank you for having us.
- Take care.
- Goodbye.
Next news item.
Yesterday, the Prime Minister announced
that this constitutional amendment...
to strengthen cabinet authority is to maintain Diet
(Japanese parliament) operations in emergencies.
We held a press conference after
the emergency clause was passed.
The country is now facing a
once-in-a-century earthquake.
No matter what happens,
we will protect the lives and
peaceful lives of our citizens.
This important task...
is now entrusted to me, the Prime Minister.
- Is that the principal's car?
- Wow, it's like dominoes.
It seems the police have already been called.
Who did this?
Was it that guy?
Yo!
The police are on their way.
Should we cancel classes?
Or should we have everyone
stay in the classrooms until the police arrive?
Is this a terrorist attack?
Huh?
- Cancel the classes.
- Understood, okay!
- Wait...
- Okay!
- Stand by...
- Stand by... in the classrooms.
- Okay.
- At the classroom.
Come on, back to the classroom!
Everyone back to the classroom!
Alright, everyone back to the classroom!
Come on, hurry,
go back to the classroom and stay there.
Back to the classroom!
Please return to the classroom.
Back to the classroom!
Go back to the classroom first.
Maybe I should become a cop.
No matter the era,
there's no shortage of bad guys.
- Don't you think?
- Yeah, bad boy.
Bad boy.
Don't you need to be tall to be a cop?
Huh?
- Huh?
- There's no height requirement?
- What? Say that again?
- There is a height requirement.
No, there isn't!
Look! Look at this!
Hey, hey, hey!
When I become a cop,
you'll be the first one I arrest.
Those cops!
They're just armed bureaucrats who
only protect the country and the rich.
Is she angry?
You're next.
Alright, stand up!
Yuta, you're such a bad boy.
Sorry, but Principal,
you only care about your car.
I'm so lonely...
Sorry, I'm actually lonely too.
Is that so?
It's your fault for always being with Kou,
Yuta.
All I have left is my Z-chan.
If you're lonely, just say it, Principal.
Sorry, I didn't notice.
Yuta, have you lost weight?
Ha... you mean?
You left your phone at home for a digital detox.
Therefore, you can't provide location
information for the night of the incident.
Yes, I firmly believe phones aren't useful.
I believe you can only learn
more by listening to the teacher.
Okay, who's next?
Like him, you also left your phone at home.
Where were you last night?
Answer the question.
I invoke my right to remain silent.
Don't act like you know everything.
You guys did it, didn't you?
You have no evidence, what makes you so sure?
You should know about
"pattern recognition," right?
I've been principal for so long.
Even without AI,
just looking at your behavior patterns
I can guess what's going on.
Especially someone from your background.
What do you mean?
Park-kun, you're fundamentally different
from ordinary Japanese people, aren't you?
How do you define ordinary?
Is it schmoozing with bureaucrats and rich people,
or showing off your sports car?
- What are you saying?
- That's enough!
If we don't do that,
can you cover the full cost of the school
building's earthquake-resistant maintenance?
You can't, right?
Getting a scholarship...
Principal, the rest...
Okay.
All 428 high schools in Tokyo
are applying for the same grant.
If we don't grease some palms beforehand,
we definitely won't get it!
Don't you think?
Or are you saying
we should wait for an earthquake and have
everyone crushed to death by this building?
Everything I do,
isn't it all for your safety?
How should I put it?
Listen.
With your attitude right now,
I'm going to have to withdraw my
recommendation for your scholarship.
I'll pretend I didn't see that.
Hey, give me my phone.
Where did it go?
Just stop talking nonsense.
You basically admitted you
saw what the principal was doing.
Wait, you heard that too, right?
I get it, but he's always like this.
Just stay calm.
Are you okay?
Here.
Ah, thank you.
The principal is so disgusting.
I can't believe he said
such discriminatory things.
Yeah.
Why are all those in power like that?
You're amazing for daring to say it to his face.
So cool.
No.
It's nothing.
Hey, that car...
It's really radical, so artistic.
I wonder who did it.
I wish it was my idea.
Kou.
Goodbye.
Hey, your phone.
Why make such a fuss?
Can't they just restore
the car to its original state?
No, that's not why I'm angry.
Earthquake warning!
Earthquake warning!
Earthquake warning!
Earthquake warning!
Earthquake warning!
It's shaking a lot.
Not good.
Look at this.
[Breaking News: State of Emergency Declared]
[TAKAYA Emergency Food Sale!! All Canned Goods 20% Off]
Why support someone who incites discrimination?
Are you out of your minds?
Why are you stopping us?
- Because you're in the way.
- Why support someone who incites?
Things are really heating up today.
This is why Japan's morality is collapsing.
Sorry I'm a bit late.
Thanks for your hard work.
- Things getting chaotic, isn't it?
- Yeah.
Okay, let's go.
Now's the time, right next to Prime Minister Kito!
Kou!
Shouldn't we restore Japan to its former glory?
Oppose the Kito administration!
Oh, you're here?
Sorry to bother you.
Auntie, did you just get back from the States?
Yes.
Sorry to bother you.
Want to stay for breakfast?
Thanks, but no.
Well, we'll be going then.
Kids.
You should learn some history.
When a major earthquake hits,
illegal foreign residents and
anti-Japan forces will stir up trouble.
That's the trend, right?
For your safety, please keep your distance.
Down with fascism!
What a waste.
It's so good.
I wish I could vote...
[Traitor]
Hurry up and go to school.
I'm off.
[Traitor]
Stand up!
It's okay, you don't need
to do that in my class.
Sit down.
It's a pity,
but there's something I must tell you all today.
- What is it?
- Oh, that thing.
Panapty Security System.
[Minus 1 point - Failure to wear the prescribed school uniform].
Ata-chan got points deducted.
Huh?
Huh?
It was never a problem before.
Hey, don't take it to heart.
Fuck!
3 points!
Wow, so cool!
Ah!
It hurts, it hurts, it hurts!
Ata-chan, this is bad.
They said they'll call our parents
if we get 10 points deducted.
Huh? Huh? How could this be?
What?
Heh heh heh heh.
Hey, wait a minute!
Wait a minute!
Wait! I never heard about this!
Wait a minute.
You scared me.
About the previous demonstration...
Yeah?
I actually saw it all from
the coffee shop next door.
Oh, really?
I don't need friends.
- Don't say that...
- Don't you think it's weird?
Everyone's okay with this
surveillance system being installed?
Okada, you're an accomplice too.
- Why do you say that?
- Didn't you voice your opinion?
I did. I said everything I needed to say.
But as soon as the principal
said it was "for safety"...
The other teachers,
who had been criticizing the principal
suddenly changed their tune, saying,
"It can't be helped for the sake of prevention."
How is that any different
from what Kitou is doing?
Everyone's so rigid.
That scumbag is fabricating a state of
emergency and is about to become a dictator!
Why doesn't anyone feel a sense of crisis?
People used to be more imaginative.
Our generation is hopeless.
Hey, you're going to scare people.
I don't want to get so angry either.
But it's hard not to get angry when
unreasonable things happen every day!
No one in our generation
thinks about these things.
They gave up on thinking from the start.
No, well...
You think so too, right?
What are you laughing at?
But, you didn't give up.
Our generation...
Kou is right!
Right?
You have to have more hope for your generation.
A regular is here.
- Here he is!
- You're late!
Oh? A new face?
Sorry.
Huh? Where's Kou?
I don't know.
Yuta, where to next?
Yuta doesn't seem to be in a good mood.
It's strange to be in a
good mood living in this era.
Yuta and Kou will definitely
become famous musicians in the future.
They'll probably go abroad.
I'm utterly useless, stupid and poor.
You'll find something you want to do too.
Min, you definitely won't have any problems.
You're smart and can speak Chinese,
so you can go anywhere.
My Chinese isn't that good...
Once Tom goes back to America too...
That hurts! What are you doing?
Hey, didn't you tell him?
I told Kou.
Is that okay?
You need to make things clear with Yuta too.
Have you talked to Yuta about this?
Yuta...
Yuta, I have something to tell you.
Huh?
What is it?
I'm going to America after graduation.
America? To do what?
I'm going to college in America.
Seriously? Congrats!
Actually,
I've been struggling with how to bring it up.
Why?
Isn't this great?
Because you always said
that even after graduation,
we should all be together forever.
So, it was really hard for me to say.
But, you seem okay, so...
Are you okay?
Yeah.
I really should have told him sooner.
Let him have some time. He'll be fine.
Hey!
[No entry for non-staff]
Over here!
Yukimatsu used to DJ here.
Seriously, he's good.
Yuta.
There's a booth here,
and Function One speakers on both sides.
And the lighting is here.
I want to see where my dad grew up.
And also my relatives.
It's been a while since I've seen them.
But with only one subwoofer...
It's Detroit.
The holy land of techno.
Nice sound.
Quiet towns are scary, aren't they?
Yeah.
America sounds way more fun than Japan.
Well, I hear America's pretty bad too.
Wanna live together?
We could find a big house or something.
One day, a schoolteacher lectured the students
If you don't get 100 on the test
You won't become a respectable person
Screw you, just die!
The greatest thing in this world is
The computer
Can demonstrations really change society?
I wonder.
Well...
If they get big enough to stop the economy
those in power might compromise.
What happens after that?
What do you think?
There's a demo next week.
Are you going?
Fumi's going.
Right, Fumi?
- Huh?
- You're going to the demo next week, right?
Yeah, I'm going.
Yeah, I want to go.
Alright!
It's okay.
We're still young, we can learn Chinese quickly.
My Chinese is apparently at
the level of a kindergartener.
And of course, I can't speak Taiwanese either.
Even when I talk to my dad,
my mom has to translate everything.
It's seriously hilarious.
The important things get through,
even without words.
Right, Ata-chan?
Huh?
Yeah, that's right!
Here.
Yes.
Min, you're going to be okay.
You're smart.
Right, Tom?
Yeah.
Idiot!
Dummy!
Stop it!
- That tickles!
- It hurts, it hurts!
Morning.
Oh, morning.
This is what I was telling you about yesterday.
Oh.
You read the actual books?
I like books.
I see.
Thanks.
We're getting together tonight, wanna come?
What's wrong?
Saying that won't help now.
With that much old equipment piled up,
of course there's a high risk of fire.
You guys even removed the fire detectors, right?
There were even beer cans in there.
Just give it up.
Just be grateful you weren't
kicked out of the club or expelled.
Thank the principal.
Yeah, thanks.
You can't use that room anymore...
But if you want to use the equipment,
apply by the day before.
I'll leave the forms here.
List the equipment you want to use and the time.
Only during school hours.
Oh, Tominaga-kun.
Tominaga-kun, you had 10 points deducted, right?
Clean the clubroom by the end of the week.
Take it.
[Music Research Club]
Huh?
What's this "fire hazard" thing?
They've never cared before.
Isn't it weird all of a sudden?
But there's nothing we can do.
Huh?
What do you mean, nothing we can do?
This is clearly our space.
Everyone says so.
Well, technically, it belongs to the school.
What do you mean technically?
They're just making up excuses to get back at us.
That principal is seriously petty!
Let's just move everything to the club.
Huh? How?
Let's steal it.
Oh!
Yeah, let's steal it!
We don't need to be scared
of this surveillance system.
I mean, the cameras...
No, it's wrong that we're
being watched in the first place.
Stealing will only cost us like 5 points anyway.
But I've already lost 10 points...
Why are you giving up so easily?
Are you just going to follow
the rules without a word?
Earthquake warning!
Was there supposed to be a drill today?
No, I don't think so.
So this is...
Everyone, let's evacuate quickly.
Oh, I wasn't penalized.
It's totally fine.
Okay.
Left, left.
Huh?
[Minus 3 points - Indecent behaviour]
- Here they come!
- Leave the subwoofer, let's go!
Go, go!
What are you doing? Hurry up.
I'm heading home.
Huh? Why?
Where are you going?
Just out for a bit...
I have things to do.
Do you have a girlfriend?
Huh?
Huh? That girl?
Seriously?
Hey, did you guys hear?
He got a girlfriend!
Congratulations!
Why didn't you tell us sooner?
Don't you ever think about
anything other than music?
Do you even know what's going on in the world?
What's with you all of a sudden?
Im going to start soon.
While you're all having fun,
you'll die without even realizing it.
If we're gonna die anyway, let's die having fun!
Oh, Kou.
Look at this.
Kimbap. (Korean seaweed rice roll)
Isn't it rare to find this at a convenience store?
Well, compared to your mom's...
It might not be as good.
I can't stand how he
doesn't think about anything.
I can't take it anymore.
I know what you mean.
But we only have a little time left together.
Down with the Kito administration!
I'm so sorry.
You're late.
You think I'd hire someone who's late?
There was a protest outside,
and I couldn't get through.
Down with the Kito administration!
You're a DJ?
That's unusual.
You like old music?
Yes, I don't listen to recent music.
There's nothing new anymore.
So I figured all I can do
is discover old masterpieces.
Don't say such sad things.
Earthquake detected.
Protesters, disperse immediately.
Can you be here on time every day?
Maybe.
You know, you should just say
yes at times like this.
Yes.
Yusaku.
Yuta Irie will be joining us for weekend shifts.
- Nice to meet you.
- I look forward to working with you.
An earthquake has occurred.
Protesters, disperse immediately.
[Anti-Stupid Regime Protest]
An earthquake has occurred.
Protesters, disperse immediately.
[Tokyo Police to Enhance Control of 'Hazardous Assemblies]
I invited them. I take full responsibility.
I'm very sorry.
We joined the protest of our own free will.
Listen...
That's not it!
We participated because we felt it was necessary.
So...
In the first place, demonstrations are
guaranteed as freedom of expression, right?
Don't give me that! And causing this police mess.
It's a nuisance to the other students.
Basically, a demonstration and
a riot are two different things.
It wasn't a riot!
It was a peaceful demonstration.
Then why did it turn out like this?
There was an earthquake, and the alarm went off.
Some of the panicked cops
started using violence against us.
The police's job is to protect the citizens.
The police are just there
to protect the authorities!
We even have a video.
We were attacked by the riot police. Can you see?
- Hey!
- This...
Hey!
Kids should be quiet!
Get back!
As I said earlier...
I was the one who urged them
to come to the demonstration.
They're not at fault.
If you're going to punish someone,
please punish me.
What on earth is going on at your school?
I'm truly sorry.
We've called the parents and
will give them a stern warning.
A warning isn't enough.
Excuse me!
What's going on?
Did our child's homeroom teacher,
take them to the riot?
Please explain!
I'm are very sorry for what my child has done.
I'm sorry.
Couldn't you have rebelled in a cuter way?
It's not rebellion.
Like secretly getting a tattoo.
What about your music?
You said you were starting
a band with Yuta, right?
I'm telling you!
I went to the demo to actually change something.
What's with the attitude?
All you ever think about is having an easy life.
It's not easy!
Not at all!
Even now!
That's why I want you to choose your own future.
If you have a criminal record,
you can't even naturalize anymore.
I bowed my head to the principal
and everyone else for you!
Kou, have you ever really thought about this?
I don't need you to bow to anyone anymore.
Are you okay?
Oh, isn't that Fukuko-san?
Good evening.
Be careful, Fukuko-san. The public
order around here has been bad lately.
- Okay.
- If anything happens, let us know anytime.
Thank you.
Good work.
Let's switch seats.
Due to certain circumstances...
I'll be replacing Okada as your
homeroom teacher until graduation.
I'm not as easygoing as he is,
so behave yourselves.
Okay, who's on duty?
Stand.
Yo!
You scared me.
If you don't fix that habit,
you'll get caught someday.
Are you bringing this to the subwoofer club?
Sorry, I can't today.
I see.
I have to take some documents to the embassy.
Look at this.
Isn't it a pain in this
day and age to do it on paper?
Where are Ata and Min?
Are you really cleaning?
Because we're losing points.
Hey! I just wiped that spot.
Seriously...
Hey.
Hey! Hey!
If you're just going to be in the way, help out.
It's not me who's getting points off.
Hey! Stop walking where I just mopped!
It's still wet.
You want me to wait here until it dries?
Irie, what's wrong?
Did you submit the application?
What are you going to do with that key?
You'll lose 5 points if you take that key.
Shut up.
That's against the rules!
One, two, three, four!
Five, six, seven, eight!
Hey, no smoking. What are you doing?
School's over, so cut me some slack.
Smoking is prohibited within
20 meters of the property.
Besides, smoking is just bad in general.
Yeah, you're right.
Sorry.
Hey, don't throw it away.
[Minus 10 points - Possession of smoking equipment]
Captain, you can't smoke.
That's messed up!
Look.
Huh? Why?
Again, look.
Go!
A state of emergency has been declared.
For your safety,
please refrain from
unnecessary gatherings.
Thank you for your cooperation.
A state of emergency...
I'm going home now.
Another date?
Don't you realize there are things more
important than dates or girlfriends?
Like what?
Sex?
Pathetic.
- Rock, paper, scissors.
- Forget it.
Rock, paper, scissors, shoot!
What are these important
things you're talking about?
What about you?
You think you can just have
fun with your friends forever?
I do!
So what?
You think shouting in the
street will change anything?
Huh?
It's over!
Face reality and give up.
Then your life will be more fun!
Shut up!!
Are you serious?
You don't even think about anything.
Think about something
other than yourself for once!
Think first before you act.
I'm thinking!
People change.
I want you to change.
How so?
Well...
Think for yourself a little.
I guess you and I are fundamentally different.
We're the same.
I've known you since kindergarten.
We saw the ocean for the first time together.
The first time I masturbated too.
Do you have any other friends like that?
This is nice.
Right?
Excuse me.
You're disturbing people,
so please turn off the music.
- What people?
- It's okay.
Sorry, I'll stop it.
What's this?
It's music equipment.
Are you high school students?
Show me your belongings.
Why?
Your Special Permanent Resident
status isn't showing up in our system.
Do you have your card?
Yes, I have it.
But I'm not required to carry it.
- Please cooperate.
- There's no obligation to carry it anymore!
Please, calm down.
Legally,
there's no obligation to carry it anymore.
Please cooperate.
- Where's the card?
- At home.
Then we'll accompany you home.
You can go home now.
I was the one playing the music!
It's okay, Yuta!
I'm just going home to show it.
Sorry I couldn't help.
[Ultra seismic resistant]
Morning.
Good morning!
Stand.
Ready, bow.
Sit down.
Well, today we have a special guest.
Everyone, please welcome them properly.
Please, come in.
Huh?
- It's the Self-Defense Forces!
- How cool!
We'll now have a special lecture
by members of the Self-Defense Forces.
Students who haven't
naturalized don't need to listen.
Please study on your own in Room 305.
I'll call out the roll numbers now
so head there when you hear yours.
Um, 3, 4, 6, 8...
Um, 10, 12, 13, 15...
Why do we have to leave?
You can't apply to the Self-Defense
Forces without Japanese citizenship.
I live in this country too,
so I think it concerns me.
It's a rule to protect the country.
You'll lose points if you don't leave quickly.
Is there something you don't want us to hear?
Don't try to nitpick.
You're Japanese, right?
Go back to your seat.
This class is full of problem children.
Okay, everyone else, leave quickly!
I'm not leaving because the teacher told me to.
Okay, okay, whatever.
What's wrong?
That.
[Minus 3 points - Leaving without permission]
I got points deducted just
for hugging the other day.
Yeah, I heard.
The fact that we're being monitored is just wrong!
This isn't a prison.
We're not criminals.
It doesn't make sense.
Okay,
let's demand the surveillance system be abolished.
We should say that.
Isn't that a bit of a leap?
Why?
Actually, there's a lot of bad pranks going on.
Yeah, it's easy to just criticize.
We need to think about things more neutrally.
So, has anything good come from
having surveillance cameras?
No.
But isn't it like this everywhere?
That doesn't mean we have to accept it.
Right, Kou?
Yeah.
Let's all take this and
go to the principal's office.
Yeah, let's go.
Huh...
Come on, let's all go together.
Why would we go get more demerits
after just getting our points back?
I'd rather not get into trouble.
Come on, let's go!
We're going.
Let's go to the principal's office!
I wasn't expecting much,
but it's still depressing how easily they give up.
Fumi, let's go.
We are going, right?
Honestly, nothing but good things have
happened since we implemented Panopty.
I'm so glad to hear that.
If I had to nitpick...
it's that I have to see
Shio's ugly mug all the time.
What are you talking about?
You love me.
- No.
- I could look at you every day.
Principal, please listen to us!
It's you guys again?
Give it a rest.
Your management of this school is a joke!
We won't leave until you hear us out.
Please, no photos!
The students seem to have
something they want to say.
I apologize, but that's all the
time we have for interviews today.
Let me show you to the exit.
This way.
- Shio-chan, see them out.
- Okay.
Thank you very much. Sorry about this.
It's our school's motto to properly
listen to what our students have to say.
I'm counting on you.
Should we call the police?
No, let's try to settle this for now.
- Okay.
- I'm counting on you.
Excuse me, this way.
What is going on?
[Sit-down protest in progress]
Kou.
I'm only saying this because I care.
You may think this school's rules are strict
but the world is much harsher.
You wouldn't get away with this in the real world.
It's wrong to conform to a flawed society.
Okay, let's say...
The Board of Education discusses your demands.
And then?
Even if the policy changes
it won't be until next year.
You'll have already graduated by then.
You won't get anything out of it.
So why are you doing this?
It's a loss for you.
Min, are you ready?
Not yet.
Ah, she's here! She's here!
Sorry to intrude.
Oh? Excuse me.
Yuta?
Stop it.
Pull it, quick!
Piece of cake.
He can totally do it.
- "Everyone cheers."
- Okay.
Kou, your cheer.
Okay, cheers!
Cheers!
Hey, it's Kou's turn.
- It's pretty hard, isn't it?
- Yeah.
Can you do it?
Can you get that one?
"Shout your love from the balcony."
Okay, Kou, let's go.
No.
- Okay! Kou-sama.
- No.
- I wonder who's the girl?
- I'm not doing it.
Or...
I said I'm not doing it!
Okay, eat up.
It's delicious.
Stop it!
I have food in my mouth!
Stop it!
Hey, could you not get it on my face?
One more!
Hey, it's sharp, so be careful.
I love you, Ata-chan.
I love you too.
I... love you too.
You have to say something new.
Sorry, I couldn't think of anything.
Hey, before those two get back,
shouldn't we make this super romantic?
Let's do it.
There are candles in the kitchen, so bring them.
Okay.
Do you have a lighter?
Yeah.
Thanks.
Tom, sorry, I...
I'm going to school.
Good, go ahead.
Yeah.
I sometimes wonder...
Yeah.
If I met Yuta for the first time now,
like in college...
Do you think we would've become friends?
Oh, here it is.
He hasn't changed at all since he was a kid.
Isn't that why everyone likes Yuta?
Seriously, sorry. I gotta go.
- Okay.
- Sorry.
Oh, wait a sec.
Why don't you take all the leftovers?
Really?
Of course.
Everyone else is probably hungrier.
Thanks. Want me to pack it?
Sure.
- What?
- I don't get it.
Scary, scary.
Taira?
What are you doing here?
Thanks for your hard work.
Anyone allergic to seafood?
Here.
There's enough for everyone, pass it around.
I don't want any.
You won't have any energy if you don't eat.
It's my treat, so don't hold back.
Here.
I'm not falling for that.
It's not a trick or anything.
It's polite to eat what's offered, right?
Here.
Eat it.
Eat it.
Here.
Eat it.
Eat it.
I said, eat it!
Eat!
If you don't eat, I'll expel everyone here!
Everyone! Everyone!
I mean it!
Ah...
Oh, man.
What a waste.
You shouldn't waste food, okay?
Seriously.
I don't want to get expelled.
I'm going home.
- Hiroki!
- Hey!
It's kimbap.
- Really?
- That looks so good!
Fumi, let's eat.
- Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) too?
- Looks good.
- Delicious!
- Is this what they mean by hits the spot?
One day, a schoolteacher
Preached in front of the students
If you don't get 100 on the test
You can't become a respectable person
Yes!
Screw you, just die!
The greatest thing in this world is
An electronic computer
Thanks for the food.
That kimbap was so good.
Then why are you so grumpy?
I don't know...
In the end, all we can do is appeal
to the conscience of those in power...
It's frustrating to think that's all we can do.
I still need to...
Let's go get breakfast!
Let's go to breakfast.
Shouldn't you be happy right now?
You have to enjoy yourself more.
You won't make any friends.
- Shut up!
- That hurts!
Well, it looks like everyone's starting to gather
so I think we should start going over
the graduation ceremony procedures.
First, when your name is called,
go up to the stage and bow.
Then stand in front of the principal and bow.
You'll be handed your diploma,
so receive it with both hands and bow.
And then face the flag again...
Okay, that's enough. Thank you.
Thank you.
Okay, everyone, thanks for your hard work.
I think the rumors have already started but...
The day before yesterday,
some students came to the principal's office.
I listened to their requests
regarding the operation of this school.
In short, there's one main point.
They want more respect for students'
opinions and freedom in education.
That seems to be the only point.
I strongly agree with their pure intentions.
However, for that to happen...
Of course, their safety must be guaranteed.
Otherwise, we can't even have education!
Just the other day...
An educational environment, which should be safe
has been threatened, setting a precedent.
It's very unfortunate.
What I want to tell you all is this
If the majority of students want it
regarding the security system,
we can consider reevaluating it.
Yes!
However, freedom comes with responsibility.
The terrorist attack that occurred
at our school the other day...
Anyone who threatens the school's safety
or undermines its very foundation,
if you've done such a thing
please come forward.
On that condition...
we promise to consider
removing the security system.
That's not the deal!
I never agreed to that!
- Liars!
- What is this!
- Why are you bringing this up now?
- Give me back my time!
- Listen, listen...
- I can't accept this!
Hey, you in the back, what's up?
Excuse me.
I don't know who did the thing with the car...
Yes, go ahead.
I don't think we need to
remove the security system.
I think it's a deterrent and it's working.
Sit down!
This is a total invasion of privacy!
You only think that because
you have something to hide!
A student unfamiliar with Japanese
manners is behaving disruptively.
What Japanese manners?
I think this system is necessary!
I think it's necessary too.
Rules are important.
Without rules, things get chaotic.
It might not benefit everyone individually...
but I think discipline is sometimes
more important than the individual.
People who think that...
if we go to war and are
told to kill our neighbors...
would be the first to do it!
- You're exaggerating.
- I want to go home.
Thinking this is an exaggeration is the problem.
Think for yourself!
Can I?
Huh?
Um, excuse me.
Please listen to me!
I did that by myself.
I meant it as a joke.
I'm sorry! Thanks.
- Hey!
- Don't screw around!
Come on!
Go, go, go!
How is it? Did it get the one he wanted?
You got in.
Kou.
Kou got it!
Huh? What's wrong?
- Scholarship!
- Huh?
- He got the scholarship!
- Wow, Kou!
Wow, you got the scholarship!
Well, as I said earlier...
The principal doesn't want this to go to court.
We won't be filing a police report either.
But for the sake of the other students,
we have no choice but to expel him.
Shall we settle the other matters out of court?
Y-Yes.
That's how it is.
I'm truly sorry.
Yes, excuse me.
Thank you for your hard work.
Ouch.
Ouch, ouch.
I said I'm sorry.
Ouch.
Are you 18 already?
Next week.
Then you'll be an adult.
Are you crying?
- Why are you crying?
- No, I'm not.
- You okay?
- I'm okay.
- Heartbreak?
- No.
If you're going to play it, play something fun.
Like what?
Like...
Something like this...
Yeah...
Hurry.
I come back all the time
for New Year's and summer.
Everyone, come visit.
Everyone, get along.
Congratulations!
Thank you!
Ataro Tominaga.
Yes!
Okay! Go for it, Ata-chan!
- Ataaa!
- Ataaa-chan!
Congratulations!
Ataaa-chan!
Thank you very much!
The best!
No, I'm always this tall.
It's just that my voice is loud.
Look.
- Huh?
- Isn't this amazing?
Show me, show me!
Where did you buy this? It's awesome!
I made it.
You did?
You should make and sell stuff like this.
Why are you even looking for a job?
I wonder if it will sell.
No, you can definitely be a designer.
I totally agree.
You'd make a killing.
Then maybe I'll give it a try.
Hey, can you please stop it?
You ignored me when I said the same thing before.
Huh? Did I?
- Yes, you did!
- Sorry.
Why do you always ignore me?
I'm sorry.
Want to grab a bite at my place after this?
Oh, today my parents...
are taking me out for dinner at a nice place.
- Really?
- How nice.
What about you, Ata?
Actually, me too!
Seriously? Together?
I'm so nervous.
Min's old man is seriously scary.
No, it's okay.
He's mellowed out lately.
Definitely okay.
You look so nervous.
I see.
Well, maybe next time.
- Okay, congrats.
- Bye-bye!
- Bye-bye!
- Bye!
Want to come over?
I'm going to look at an apartment now.
I got kicked out of my house.
Seriously?
For a while, I'll be paying back my mom.
Really?
Okay, see you later.
Yeah.
I have debts too.
If you start paying back your debts,
it'll take a lifetime.
True.
Okay.
See you later.
Bye.
Bye.