The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (時をかける少女)

A Kadokawa Haruki Production

Tuesday, January 15th, 1980

Fifteen years ago...

I’m certain something happened fifteen years ago

on a snowy day just like today.

Back then...

I met someone.

But I can’t remember who it was.

Even so,

I continue to wait for that person.

Even now.

What did you write?

I’m not telling.

Oh, come on, you could at least tell me.

No.

Stingy.

What about you, Kazuko?

Me neither.

Why?

If I show it to someone, the good luck will wear off, won't it?

Well then...

Shall we let them float away?

THE GIRL WHO LEAPT THROUGH TIME

Monday, April 12th, 1965

Kazuko!

What?

Kazuko, could you lend me your English notebook?

What?

I’m going to be called on in class tomorrow.

But...

I’m begging you.

I haven't finished tidying up my notes yet.

Don’t be like that.

Would mine do?

They aren't very neat, though.

Is that alright?

Yes.

I appreciate it.

It’s fine; it’s only a notebook.

You’re a lifesaver.

Kazuko, you’ve been with Asakura since primary school, haven’t you?

Yes.

Then why didn’t you lend him your notebook?

Was it really just because you hadn't finished tidying them?

Is that all?

Besides, we’re in different classes.

Isn't it actually because you're self-conscious around him?

That's why you're acting so cold instead.

Am I wrong?

Ah, maybe that's it.

- That’s not true at all. - I wonder...

Asakura is quite popular, after all.

You can't exactly be all lovey-dovey at school, can you?

I suppose not!

Stop it!

Ooh, someone’s getting defensive.

What’s all this then?

Nothing but junk as usual, I see.

I wonder if they actually make any money with this sort of thing?

Sorry.

Let’s go, Kazuko.

Let me look a little longer.

You really are strange...

I like old things.

Old things, eh?

Right then, I’ll be over there looking at the clothes.

Yeah.

Let’s go...

Find anything worth wearing?

Yes.

Good for you, young lady. Have a look inside as well.

What is this?

Ah, this?

It’s something I’ve picked up recently.

A music box.

Do you like it?

Yes, very much.

You’re welcome to take it, if you like.

Really?

How much is it?

Let’s see... I suppose a hundred yen might be pushing it.

Are you sure?

You see, an object only truly has meaning

when it belongs to the person meant to have it.

It seems this music box has been waiting for you to come along.

Thank you so much.

There you go.

- Come again. - I will.

It’s rare for you to go out of your way to call me.

It’s not just sarcasm.

When you're being kind to Miho, it's usually a warning sign.

I'm home!

Ah, welcome back.

Kazuko has her entrance exams next year,

and considering that, things can’t simply stay as they are, can they?

Hang on a moment.

Your father says he’s going to be late back.

Hello?

Are you alright?

I see.

I’ve been asked to handle a sudden change in the design.

I’ve got to head off to Izu now.

When I get back, let’s all go on holiday.

At our usual spot.

Yes, I’m looking forward to it.

Good luck with work.

Right, bye for now.

I’ll leave it to you, then.

Yes, ma'am.

Oh, doesn't that look lovely.

Oh dear, what a bother.

I’m going to end up keeping everyone waiting.

I’ll be late again tonight, so make sure you lock up and take care.

I’m counting on you.

- I’m off then. - Take care.

I wonder what Mum is actually doing day after day.

She’s busy with the shop she’s opening with Mrs. Hasegawa.

The opening date is getting close, isn't it?

Yeah.

Still, you’d think she could at least have dinner at home.

Is it really so dull having it be just the two of us?

No, not at all!

Just a little more patience.

Oh, what’s this?

Go on, you can open it.

A music box.

Have a listen.

Oh my!

See?

It’s your favourite song, isn't it, Grandma?

Wherever did you find such a thing?

I found it in an antique shop.

Take good care of it.

I wonder if you found the music box, or if the music box found you.

Either way, it was meant to be.

Yes.

All rise.

Tuesday, April 13, 1965

Attention.

Bow.

Be seated.

Right then—this is Kazuo Fukamachi, who will be studying with us from this term.

Fukamachi has been living in Britain for a long time

due to his father’s work.

I should mention beforehand that he is twenty years old.

However, that is simply because he has transferred into this year group

to prepare for university in Japan.

He has returned to Japan ahead of his parents

and will be commuting to this school from a relative's house.

Now then, introduce yourself.

I’m Fukamachi.

Nice to meet you.

What, is that it?

Are you perhaps a bit rusty with your Japanese?

Fair enough.

Right, let’s sort out the seating.

Err, right, sit over there.

Yes, Sir.

What’s the matter Yoshiyama?

No, it’s nothing.

Is Fukamachi your type then, Yoshiyama?

Sir!

Well now, everyone, do fall head over heels in love.

Love is life's greatest treasure, after all.

- Sir! - Yes?

Are you in love, Sir?

Oh yes, with my wife.

Has everyone got a copy of the handout?

Right, let’s have a look.

These are poems by Emily Dickinson: "If I Can Stop One Heart from Breaking"

and "After a Hundred Years".

Dickinson was born in America in the 19th century,

around the time of the Civil War.

She wrote over 1,700 poems celebrating life and nature.

Throughout her fifty-five years, she never married

and spent her life working in seclusion at home.

Why didn't she get married?

Because she wasn't as pretty as you, Miss?

Actually, there’s a portrait here,

and she was a very beautiful woman.

You're prettier!

Thank you.

Emily Brontë, Christina Rossetti, Mrs Browning...

The female poets were all women full of charm.

Right then, I’d like you all to try your hand at translating.

Let's see what you’ve come up with.

Kajii, since you’re chatting, you can start us off.

"If one life is easily...

pain or coldness..."

"If I can ease one life the aching, or cool one pain,

or help one fainting robin..."

Right, Mariko, continue please.

"The robin that passed out..."

Well, in this case "fainting" refers to a weak robin.

"Helping one weak robin...

...back into its nest again."