Shonen Torajiro (Boy Torajiro / 少年寅次郎)

Here is Shibamata, Katsushika Ward, Tokyo.

It is the famous city where Torajiro got abandoned.

The story of his life now begins from here.

In an odango shop owned by the Kuruma's.

Well, tonight is February 25, 1947.

The history will jolt during the dawn.

The people have no idea that an incident on February 26 will occur.

There will be a serious incident that is going to happen on the Kuruma family.

Then, let's call it a night for today.

With such weather, people won't go outside.

Oh, I see. Is it okay with you? Let's just close it.

Is it okay, father-in-law?

Is it okay, father-in-law?

Shoichiro.

Well then, I'll be...

For a while...

You'll go out, even at this moment?

We'll be having a neighborhood meeting.

That idiot master who played bingo out there don't want to get out with colds...

so I was asked to go out instead.

They're waiting for me.

I met him on a bingo shop a while ago.

Eh?

Oh?

I don't think so. You may be mistaken.

- Are you okay? Akira-chan. - Yes.

Let's eat something delicious, okay?

Okay. Let's go in. It's cold outside.

Stop it, you unfaithful husband.

I know that you have a child, you old man.

I have no idea that you know it.

How about you, Madam. Have you been well?

Why are you playing dumb?

You've caught in the act from being totally dressed up.

No way, Heizo-san.

Did you think that I really don't know?

Hmm?

It's Heizo-san's child.

The child's still unnamed.

Please, I'm asking you to take care of him.

What's wrong?

What should I do, father-in-law?

That damn bastard!

Does he know this?

No way...

Okay, calm down.

Okay. Good boy.

Good boy.

Okay, calm down...

Hey, you! Tora, wait for me! Wait!

Wait for me!

Tora-chan. Stop right there!

What have you done this time?

You, Tora! Oh, it's you again!

Yes.

Episode one of "Shonen Torajiro" begins now.

Please watch with us until the end.

I've caught it!

These punks!

Hey, you wait!

Then, let's review what happened...

...on that snowy day on February 26.

Yes. Okay.

It's okay, my child. You must be hungry now.

I'm sorry. I can't give you breast milk.

Okay.

Thank you, Akira-chan.

I'm glad you took a diaper.

Will that become your child?

Well, I guess so.

I'm home.

Welcome back.

Ryuzo-san. Tsune-chan.

What happened, sister-in-law?

Are you okay, Mitsuko-san?

Who's this child?

Look. Not good.

My big bro's an idiot.

He has such a beautiful bride.

Is it necessary whether the woman is beautiful?

Here is the Kuruma's second son, Ryuzo-san, and his wife, Tsune-san.

Later, they will be his uncle and aunt.

Then, how's big bro?

Well, he haven't returned home until now.

What's wrong?

Did something happen on the morning?

Say, you.

I think it's not really a big deal in this world.

No. We tried to go to a store in Akasaka,

but we stopped in Yotsuya all the way. Right.

Were they from the army? Or police?

Both were there.

I see.

From the other side of the road,

we couldn't get through and just stand there.

There must have been something wrong.

I guess it's not one of the serious affair in the whole country.

That's not where we are.

That's right, though.

But he's cute.

Let me hold him for a bit.

Ryuzo left the house...

...and worked at a Japanese confectionery in Ueno.

They couldn't have a child after getting married.

They feel distressed as a married couple.

Anyhow, it's a flower that has scattered.

Hey, I'm back home.

Eh~ The wind blows.

Oh~ The wind blows.

Hey, Heizo.

What are you guys doing here?

Isn't this a good news? You have a child.

What are you saying, big bro?

Am I wrong?

"It's Heizo-san's child..."

It must be referring to another person.

There are other names with Heizo out there.

They must have been mistaken.

The rice shop owner's name is also Heizo. Certainly.

He already passed away.

When?

I feel sorry for him.

Not good. Not at all.

Absolutely, I didn't met with her.

That woman is terrible.

She left her child, no matter what happens.

This is bad. It's getting terrible.

You're totally terrible.

No, everything you are.

What shall we do now?

What are you going to do, guys?

What are you going to do?

Let me hear your side first.

Is that so? I see...

But what are you going to do?

I don't know.

Isn't this right?

What do you mean?

This is my home. I have no matter with that child.

I just have a good and excellent son, Shoichiro, who's like me.

Well, there's nothing yet decided,

so for the time being, just take care of him.

But Ryuzo.

Both of you want to have a child. So now you'll feel at ease, wouldn't you?

You.

Just listen first.

Wouldn't this be fine for you?

It's just only one person and unknown.

This may be a gift from the heavens.

I'm wrong with that.

Ryuzo, try to look your situation.

Wouldn't it be good that Tsune-san will become a mother who's holding her own child?

Both of you will be able to cherish him.

It won't do...

Totally won't do.

Big bro,

please be careful of what you're saying!

This is a living child!

Let's head out.

Don't go outside.

You're just going to run away.

You see, Heizo-san.

Shut up.

I don't want to hear it.

I don't want to hear you reprimanding me for my actions.

I'll go to sleep now.

What terrible situation is this?

I...

I'll go and see Gozen Sama for a moment.

Gozen Sama?

I would like the two of you to become his parents.

You see, Mitsuko-san...

Is it this child's fault?

Right?

I'm correct, am I not?

Don't you think so?

You're right.

That's right, though...

Is it okay with you? Father-in-law.

Since you want to go and see him, just take the child thee.

Okay.

Mitsuko-san, don't struggle yourself.

No.

I'm ready for it.

What name should I use, Mitsuko-san?

I think this child is strong.

He'll live.

Since we're living in a small town,

this situation will soon be rumored.

I guess this will be revealed sooner or later.

I understood.

So, from here,

I would like to name him...

...which exemplifies strong but loving and who can thrust aside.

I wonder if he will be able to live well...

Someone who can be loved by everyone...

That's a difficult order from you.

Pardon me for that.

No way.

Oh,