Dear Brother (1991)
Synopsis
It’s Nanako’s first day at Seiran Academy, a prestigious all-girl’s high school famous for its exclusive and elegant “Sorority.” Only ten members will be accepted this year, and competition is fierce! Despite seeming fairly unremarkable on the surface, Nanako is selected as a member – instantly making her a target for her jealous and angry classmates. But the bullying doesn’t stop Nanako from forming friendships with the three most popular students, and even falling in love.
Network
NHK BS1
Episodes
The Magnificent Ones
Nanako has her first day at Seiran Academy.
The Glass Slippers
Mariko looks out for Nanako before class, and shoves Tomoko out of the way when she finds Nanako. Fukiko comes to Nanako's class and announces three Sorority candidates.
Nanako, Disqualified?
An insulting note is posted about Nanako's candidacy for the Sorority on the school bulletin board.
The Music Box
Despite missing the selection party, Nanako has her interview, and humiliates herself.
Thorns of Suspicion and Doubt
Nanako sees Kaoru stop Rei from taking some pills.
Lost and Alone
The bullying continues. Nanako's gym uniform is stolen and cut to shreds, and Tomoko won't lend Nanako hers.
The Darkness in the Clock Tower
Depressed from her classmates' bullying, Nanako goes to the school's clock tower to spend some time alone.
I Want You
Mariko tries to warn Tomoko off Nanako again, but Kaoru comes by and stops her.
Relapse, Broken Heart
Kaoru collapses from chest pains, so Nanako tries to fetch painkillers from Rei.
Mariko...
Mariko refuses to eat anything until Nanako forgives her, but Nanako is giving her the silent treatment.
Under the Elm Tree...
The Sorority members have a special study session at Fukiko's house.
The Scar
Nanako calls Kaoru to help take care of Rei.
A Tale of Double Suicide
Rei is well enough to go back to school. She confronts Fukiko, but is made docile with a few words.
The Secret Door
Nanako desperately tries to escape from Rei, but fails.
Fukiko, the Sea Rumbles
A Sorority member named Junko Nakaya fails one of her exams due to having been seriously ill, so Fukiko orders her to resign.
Comeback
It is Kaoru's first basketball game since her illness, and she is determined to win.
Postscript
Nanako realizes that she has fallen in love with Rei, but is too nervous to say anything.
Into the Dream
After Nanako accidentally misses her bus stop, Rei takes her to the park.
The Transient Game
Rei refuses to react after hearing Nanako's confession and begins to intentionally avoid her, breaking Nanako's heart.
The Gardening Shears
Nanako and Tomoko decide to go to Takehiko's university fair.
The University Festival
Nanako, Tomoko, and Mariko go the University Fair with Takehiko and Takashi, Fukiko's older brother.
A Summer Day's Serenade
Mariko and Nanako are invited by Fukiko to her country house for the weekend to help her prepare for her birthday party.
The Forbidden Gift
Home from the lake house, Fukiko and Rei visit Ms. Asaka's grave on the anniversary of her death, three years ago.
Encore
Confused by the events of the party, Rei inquires of Takashi as to why the song upset Fukiko.
The Scarlet Lipstick
Rei reminisces about the first time she met Fukiko, remembering how, even as a child, her pride had still been admirable.
Proof: Snow for the Two of Us Alone
Rei reflects on that double suicide pact that she and Fukiko made shortly after Rei's mother committed suicide.
Mariko's Incident of Bloodshed
Mariko's parents are divorcing and she is traumatized, spending the night at Nanako's home to try coping.
The Christmas Candles
Everyone desperately looks for the missing Mariko, fearing for the worst.
The Student Assembly
At the Student Assembly, Kaoru asks for the abolition of the Sorority.
The Petition
Two Sorority members, Ogiwara and Komabayashi, persuade Aya's friends, Miyuki and Megumi, to steal and burn the petitions.
The Bad Apple
The Sorority members are getting scared as the Petition gains movement and their own members begin signing it.
Pride: The Last Meeting
Fukiko continues to pretend that nothing is wrong.
Soaring
Rei dreams of her mother's death, in which Ms. Asaka reveals that Fukiko is her child as well.
Ablution
Nanako waits for Rei to pick her up for their date, but soon, everyone finds out about Rei.
The Shore of Dreams
The school attends Rei's funeral. Fukiko accepts all of the guests with dignity.
Fireflies, Burning With Love...
Two weeks after Rei dies, it is the summer holidays.
Merry-Go-Round
Kaoru tells Nanako that she broke up with Takehiko because of her illness and mastectomy, and that Nanako is really Takehiko's stepsister.
Yes
Takehiko is about to leave for Germany, so Kaoru intends to leave him behind for good.
A Lingering Fragrance
Fukiko has a hallucination where Rei encourages her to find true love.
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Trailer
Details
Original Title
おにいさまへ…
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
39
Production
Tezuka Productions, NHK
