School Days With A Pig (Buta ga ita kyôshitsu) (ブタがいた教室)

P-chan's the class pet.

She's our friend,

so we can't eat her.

Pigs exist to be eaten.

Eating means killing her.

Don't you see?

We all need to eat to stay alive,

so why is eating P-chan heartless

but not other animals?

School Days with a Pig

April

Grade 6 Class 2

Cute, huh?

Cute, huh?

What's this pig for?

I'm thinking of raising this pig together

and then eating it in the end.

No? Why not?

Why must we eat it?

What do humans need to stay alive?

Life.

Life, right.

Yes, and water.

Air, too.

Food.

Right. Food.

Humans need to eat to stay alive.

If we don't eat, we'll die.

We eat other living things.

I want you all to get a sense of what that really means.

So how about it?

Yes.

Yes?

Let's raise it!

Are you sure?

It'll be tough.

Lots of things to take care of, like feeding it.

Can I touch it?

Sure.

Gently, now.

Gently.

It's so cute!

You want to eat a pig?

Why not use a chicken?

Yes, use a chicken.

So much easier.

I don't want it to be easy.

Bam! A life that's formidable.

A powerful life force is necessary

for this lesson.

The importance of eating. The meaning of eating other living.

Oof! I want them to really feel it.

Bam? Oof? My goodness.

What did the kids say?

They're all interested and willing.

Explaining to the parents.

Not causing trouble for our neighbors.

The safety of the children.

Have you covered these?

Yes, my plan covers all those points.

I understand your enthusiasm.

But this will be a lot harder than you think.

If you're determined to see this through, go ahead.

Thank you!

I'm more than determined!

Excuse me.

Principal Takahara,

are you sure about this?

Let's see how it goes.

This is too long.

How's this?

There's some on your nose.

This is Sunday Music Smile.

Send in your requests.

It's nice out,

so how about a song about spring?

Hey, stay in the box. Go back.

Hey, you.

Whoa! That was close. Hey, you.

Come on.

That's a good girl.

Good morning.

You're full of energy.

Good morning.

Excuse us.

Good morning.

Good morning.

What's up?

What?

Come with us. Why?

Good morning.

Ready, ta-da!

What do you think?

Cute, huh?

You made this in one day?

Yeah.

We gave up Sunday for it.

Wow, this is amazing.

Hey. This net looks familiar.

Look, it's the principal. Hurry.

Line up! Line up!

Don't use the gym equipment.

Oh. My apologies.

You all apologize, too.

Ms. Takahara.

Instead of the space out back,

could we keep the pig here?

I can't order you to dismantle what's already built.

Thank you.

But not the net!

Put it back where it belongs!

The net might break its leg.

Change it.

Children can be rascals.

They built this because they knew

I wouldn't say no.

But Ganjin failed to go abroad

5 times over 10 years

and lost his vision due to the hardship.

Okay, fine, Natsuki.

So you should always keep trying

like Ganjin did, you see?

That's it then.

Any questions?

Yes.

Maira.

It's not about history. Is that okay?

Sure.

We were talking about naming the piglet.

May we name her?

I don't think you should.

Why not?

Why?

Here, P-chan.

P-chan Here, P-chan.

Go, P-chan.

P-chan, come on.

P-chan, over here.

Looks like fun.

You're going to raise it and eat it

and think about life, right?

Yes.

So why did you give the pig a name?

Um, well, I did oppose the idea.

I'm worried about the future.

I hope this becomes a good lesson.

For the children

and for you.

The fried bread's good.

Bring leftovers from home

on the weekends.

May we take the leftovers?

Hello, we've come for the leftovers.

What are you doing?

You're eating it?

Hey! Stop eating that!

Bring the cleaning equipment.

Okay.

Here, P-chan. Food.

Shinya, are you all right?

Bye, P-chan. See you tomorrow, P-chan.

Jukiya, catch her!

Hana, catch her!

Hana, are you all right?

Are you okay?

You can let go now.

Hana, let go.

I'm so sorry.

What an astounding project.

You've got guts.

Well...

Tomatoes are alive too.

Please take care.

Yes. I'm sorry.

Here, have a candy.

This is punishment!

Ow! What was that for, new kid?

That's cold! Stop it!

Stop it!

Take the vegetable scraps.

Yeah, thanks.

Here, P-chan. Come here.

Biscuits.

P-chan'll love them.

Look, everyone.

Hey, Rikiya.

Ta-da!

Bought these yesterday.

Hose aren't leftovers, then.

It's all right.

No, it's not.

Hey guys. Ta-da! I bought tomatoes.

What?

P-chan.

I'm home.

Hi, Mom.

I'm sorry I'm so late.

I washed the rice.

Thanks.

So how's your new school?