Dreams

SUNSHINE THROUGH THE RAIN

You're staying home.

The sun is shining, but it's raining.

Foxes hold their wedding

processions in this weather.

And they don't like

anyone to see them.

If you do,

they'll be very angry.

You went and saw...

...something you shouldn't have.

I can't let you in now.

An angry fox came looking for you.

He left this.

You're supposed to kill yourself.

Go quickly and ask

their forgiveness.

Give the knife back and tell them

how sorry you are.

They don't usually forgive.

You must be ready to die.

Get going.

Unless they forgive you,

I can't let you in.

But I don't know where they live.

You'll find out.

On days like this

there are always rainbows.

Foxes live under the rainbows.

THE PEACH ORCHARD

Take this, big sister.

Thanks.

Weren't there six of you?

You were six, so I brought

six of them.

You're wrong. But you can

have the extra one.

I already had mine.

That's strange.

There were six of you.

Has anyone left?

No.

I'm sure there was one more.

Don't be silly. That's enough.

Now leave us alone.

- She's there.

- Who?

A girl.

No one's there.

She was there.

You have another fever?

Tell me...

...who is she?

Are you all right?

Wait!

Where are you going?

You're not allowed out.

Hey there, little boy!

We have something to tell you.

Listen carefully.

We'll never go to your house again.

Why not?

Your family...

...cut down all the peach trees...

...in this orchard.

But "Doll Day" is for the peach blossoms.

It's to celebrate their arrival.

We dolls personify the peach tree.

We are the spirits of the trees,

the life of the blossoms.

How can you celebrate

with these trees cut down?

Those vanished trees

are weeping in their sorrow.

Don't cry. Tears won't help.

Stop blaming him.

This child cried

when they cut down our trees.

He even tried to stop them.

Yes. Because he likes peaches.

No!

Peaches can be bought.

But where can you buy

a whole orchard in bloom?

I love this orchard...

...and the peach trees

which bloomed here.

But they're not here anymore.

That's why I cried.

Very well. I understand.

He is a good boy.

Shall we allow him...

...to see our peach orchard

in bloom once more?

THE BLIZZARD...

It's getting dark again.

It'll soon be night.

Don't be stupid.

We only left camp only a few hours ago.

But we left late. We overslept.

It can't be.

It's only eleven.

Your watch is broken.

No.

The hands are moving.

The snow makes it

seem dark.

Another storm's coming.

Hurry up. Let's move!

Are we on course?

Of course we are.

We'll get through this

gorge very soon.

Our camp isn't far.

We'll soon be there.

Enough! I'm sick of listening to you.

I've had it.

Get up!

Get on your feet! Walk!

We're mountain men.

Can't let a snowstorm beat us.

It's been like this for three days.

This snowstorm will never be over.

Don't be stupid.

Never!

It's waiting for us to die!

All right.

A short break.

Someone's coming!

Yes. Somebody's coming!

No one's coming! It's an illusion!

Don't fall asleep!

If you do you'll die!

Wake up!

Stay awake!

Wake up!

Don't sleep!

The snow is warm.

The ice is hot.

Wake up!

Are you all right?

Wake up! Come on!

Look! Look at that!

Our camp.

Our camp.

THE TUNNEL:

Private Noguchi!

Yes, Commander!

You...

Commander, is it true?

Was I really killed in action?

I...

...I can't believe I'm really dead.

I went home. I ate the special cakes

my mother made for me.

I remember it well.

You told me that before.

You were shot. You fainted.

Then you woke up. I was tending you

and you told me that story.

It was a dream. You dreamt it

while you were unconscious.

It was so strong I still remember it.

But after five minutes or so you died.

You really died.

I see.

But my parents...

...don't believe I'm dead.

That's my home.

My mother and father...

...are there...

...still waiting for me.

But it's a fact. You died.

I'm so sorry, but you died.

You're really dead. You died...

...in my arms.

Noguchi!

Halt!

Salute the Commander!

Present...

...arms!

At ease!

Third Platoon returning to base, sir.

No casualties.

Listen.

I understand how you must feel.

Nevertheless...

...the third Platoon was annihilated.

You were all killed in action.

I'm sorry.

I wasn't killed. I survived.

I can hardly look you in the face.

I sent you out to die.

I was to blame.

I could place all the responsibility...

...on the stupidity of war.

But I can't blame that.

I can't deny my thoughtlessness.

My misconduct.

However...

...I was taken prisoner.

I suffered so much in the camp

that I felt dying was easier.

And...

...now...

...as I look at you...

...I feel that same pain.

I know that your suffering and torture

were much greater.

But...

...honestly...

...I...

...I would have wanted to die with you.

I really would have.

Believe me.

I feel your bitterness.

They call you "heroes"...

...but you died...

...like dogs.

However...

...returning to the world

like this proves nothing.

Please!

Go back.

Go back and rest in peace.

Third Platoon!

About face!

Forward...

...march!

CROWS:

Hello.

Do you know

where Vincent Van Gogh lives?

You looking for him?

He crossed the bridge

and went that way.

Thanks.

But...

...be careful. He's been

in a lunatic asylum.

Aren't you Vincent Van Gogh?

MOUNT FUJI IN RED

What is it?

What's happening?

Has Fuji erupted?

How terrible.

It's worse than that!

Didn't you know?

The nuclear power

plant has exploded.

The six atomic reactors.

They're exploding one after another.

Japan is so small there's no escape.

We all know that.

No way out. But still we have to try.

No other way.

This is the end.

But...

...what happened?

Where did all those people go?

Where did they escape to?

To the bottom of the sea.

The dolphins.

Even they're leaving.

Lucky dolphins.

They can swim away.

It won't help.

The radioactivity will get them.

The clouds...

...the red one.

It's Plutonium-239.

10,000,000th of a gram causes cancer.

The yellow one is strontium-90.

It gets inside you...

...and causes leukemia.

The purple one is cesium-137.

It affects reproduction.

It causes mutations.

It makes monstrosities.

Man's stupidity is unbelievable.

Radioactivity was invisible.

And because of its danger, they colored it.

But that only lets you know

which kind kills you.

Death's calling card.

See you later.

Wait!

Radiation doesn't kill you at once.

So what?

A slow death is even worse.

I refuse to die slowly, adults dying...

They've lived long enough already.

But the children haven't even

lived yet. It's unfair.

Waiting to die isn't living.

They told us that nuclear plants were safe.

Human accident is the danger,

not the nuclear plant itself.

No accidents, no danger. That's

what they told us. What liars!

If they're not hanged for this,

I'll kill them myself.

Don't worry. The radioactivity

will do that for you.

I'm sorry.

I am one of those who deserve to die.

THE WEEPING DEMON

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