I Can't do it... I can't do it...I CAN'T DO IT !
What's wrong ?
K...Kyusaku...
It's ``Dear'', Akiko ! ``Dear''...
Dear...
So what's the matter Akiko ?
I can't do it...please don't make me...I mean...
It's like a dream isn't it Nuku-Nuku ?
To be living together with mom and dad.
Ryunosuke, are you happy ?
Yup, it's all thanks to you Nuku-Nuku.
That's great !
But...
I wonder how long it'll last...this happiness.
ALL-PURPOSE CULTURAL
CAT GIRL~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Close in on the secret, it's like a hysterical puzzle...
Dance around and clap your hands, starting from today.
My body is so strange, please don't turn your eyes away.
A humorous process has just begun.
As the wind blows, my hair flows, everything seems so radiant.
Every time we meet, it's Happy Birthday.
With my brand new body, I wave my hands...
An angel is smiling, Happy Birthday
I want to meet you soon, you carefree you.
He really...he really said that ? Why...
Yes.
I can't believe it...
Please believe it, mama.
Yes but...
That was my dream too, so I wished for it as well...
Would you look at that ! That high-school girl android is bowing her head...
I wonder what they're talking about.
She gets this call, and runs off so shamelessly to meet her...
It must be about something really important, huh ?
Are you curious ?
Of course !
Oh...then will you go listen ?
What ?
Yeah !
Me ?
Yeah, here you go.
What are those ?
Suction cupped climbing gloves.
I understand. I want to live with Ryunosuke too.
Really ?
Akiko Natsume never breaks her promises.
But there is just one condition though...
Condition...? What is it ?
This is hard ! God, this is hard !
So, what is this condition he requires ?
Like the old days...to be warm hearted and like a real mother.
Papa said that Ryunosuke needs to experience a homemade meal...he says it's vital.
And what would he like me to do ?
Be a nice, graceful and obedient housewife and not go against him.
So, of course, cooking, laundry, cleaning, and so forth are all your jobs to do...
Arisa, I'm going to activate the listening device.
...that Kyusaku !
...Papa didn't mean...
...that's ENOUGH ALREADY !
To think I would stand for such strict terms...
Doing Ryu's laundry is something for a servant to do...
Does he really think I would do that ?
Yes !
It's Ryunosuke's dream for papa and mama to make up...
...and for everyone to live together again.
Ryunosuke's...dream... Ryunosuke.
Mama.
Yes ?
I think a loving mother should be with her son...
...so for Ryunosuke's sake, if you really love him, please...Mama.
I give in.
Mama !
To live with Ryunosuke has been my dream for 7 years...
...that will be fine... I'll accept those terms.
Thank you, Mama !
But still...
Yes ?
It's hard to imagine an android leading us to a peaceful truce...
And so the 3 of us started living at mom's place, in the West complex.
Hey dad, isn't this place a bit uncomfortable ?
What are you talking about ? Ryu, this is a happy Japanese home.
Come on... this is just a fake set.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
It's breakfast !
That's where a wall would be, so please enter from this side.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
It's breakfast !
I've been waiting !
Well, let's see it...
I cooked the fish as best I could... maybe a bit too much...
Food is not something you butcher. And natto does not require ketchup !
NATTO = fermented soybeans (mmmmmm)
But look, the rice is perfect. Just cooked, with a slight smell of lemon....
WHY does it smell like that ?
What did you rinse the rice with ?
With lemon drop dish soap...
Do you think it's funny making a gag out of our agreement ?
That wasn't really my intention...
This is just pitiful...there isn't even one decent thing here we can eat.
That makes you unfit as a mother.
Instead of complaining, why don't you try it first dad.
I think it tastes great, mom's cooking...
The meat & potatoes...
...taste great... try eating them dad.
Umm that... I made those.
What ?
Ma'am...this is a disgrace to you...
Dammit !
DAMMIT !
What's the difference if I buy it or if I cook it !!
DAMMIT !
This isn't like you Madam Akiko.
If it's come down to this, we should use force in getting Ryunosuke back.
Yes, but...if this life is what Ryunosuke has been dreaming of...
Ma'am, there is something I want to show you.
This is...?
Golem 2000. It's the latest prototype.
It's finished already...
Yes ma'am.
We've analyzed Nuku-Nuku's past movement patterns and behaviors and input them...
We have programmed it to be a perfect match for her.
On your orders, we can eliminate that damned cat-girl at any time.
Ma'am !
Let's do it ! Do you plan to do nothing after being made a fool of like that ?
Ma'am...
I'm going to do the laundry and then come back...
Ma'am ! Ma'am...
Laundry...laundry...
Is there something you wanted Great Grandpa ?
I love it. Would you call me that again ?
What ?
What you just said... can you say it again ? Please.
Great Grandpa !
It makes me so happy to hear you call me that.
Okay okay... please come closer.
What's going on Great Grandpa ?
Just watch.
Huh ?
What is this ?
Military robots !
So what ? How about a shooting game with these ?
No way ! That's so cruel...
Really...I think it's fun...Well how about some Sumo with these then ?
No way !
Then what do you want to do ?
Let's see...
That's it, Para-sailing ! Yeah ?
Yeah.
Para...What was that ? We're going to do some Para-something then ?
...a mother duck doing her laundry....
Yahoo !
Wow, that's great ! That's super, Great Grandpa !
This is so exciting !
That's super, the absolute best ! Nuku-Nuku, Go faster !
Okay !!
Aaah, that's too fast. Wait...!
Go Nuku-Nuku !
Mama....
Mama.
...a mother duck and her son...laundry...
Ma'am...
I wonder if this happiness has been brief like rays of sunlight in winter...
Maybe I should hurry up and finish this...
CENTRAL ANIME~~~~~~~
It's so cruel !
Working every single day...she doesn't even have time to play with Ryunosuke.
If it's going to be like this, I don't understand why Mama agreed to live with Ryunosuke.
Papa.
Yeah...
Nuku-Nuku, this is a test.
For the first time in her life, that selfish, arrogant Akiko...
...is sacrificing and exerting herself for the sake of someone she loves.
When she finally overcomes this test...
...she will surely become a stronger person inside and out.
Akiko will be able to be loved, and give love in return.
Do you understand, Nuku-Nuku ?
I'm sorry, Papa. I didn't realize what you were thinking...
Anyhow Nuku-Nuku, to see it as cruel, and to even be able to feel pity...
...must mean you've become a really wonderful person !
You were all I'd ever aspired to be Ma'am.
Clever, noble, beautiful, and the strength to never give in to a man...
But right now, you've changed... you've lost your pride and identity to a man.
I can't stand to see you like this. Thus, I am leaving on a long journey.
Farewell Madam Akiko, have a happy life...
...from your humble Arisa...
Why ?! Why can't she understand... I just want to live together with Ryunosuke....
P.S.
What ?
I will just say one more thing.
I think you should be aware that you are being forced into housework.
Thus you will never have any time to spend with Ryunosuke.
WHAT ?
In other words, your situation now is no different than living apart.
To sum it up, it will be the same as before.
No different ?!
The same as before !?
You bastard...you've played with Akiko Natsume long enough.
You'll pay for this !
Here....it.....comes !
Nice one, nice one !
Alright, here comes another !
Okay, I'm ready !
Great Grandpa, Ryunosuke, get away from there !
Watch out !
Th...That's our company's, Golem 2000.
Nuku-Nuku, you and Kyusaku had quite a time playing around with me !
This humiliation...I'll return to you, a million-fold worse !
M...Mom...
Here I come, cat-girl !
Wait, mama !
No excuses !
Misunderstanding... it's a misunderstanding !
Stop it ! Stop it Mom !
Why...why can't we just live on like this ?
Your cooking's gotten good ! The room you've cleaned for me, it's comfortable now !
The clothes you've washed smell nice ! All of this... the sense of home is because of you !
Ryu...
Because I could live with you, mom...I got to sense it...
Because Nuku-Nuku was here, we were able to live together.
Even with that...even still, you see her as the enemy !
That kind of mother...
I HATE !!!
Hate ? Ryunosuke hates me ?
I understand Ryunosuke... I don't want to be hated by you...
However...
I don't want to be worked to the point of suicide...this last month, I wasn't myself.
It was your...no, it was Kyusaku and Nuku-Nuku's false vision which they forced upon me...
I am now returning to my true self...and Nuku-Nuku.
Yes ?
I will battle with you, and win Ryunosuke back.
And with my true self restored, I will give my love to Ryunosuke.
Mom...
Get out of the way Ryunosuke !
Here I come cat-girl, with the love of a mother for her son !
Missiles, launch !
The day has finally come... I'd better hurry up and give it to her...
Please accept these... ``Mother's Love'' missiles !
It's finished !
What the...?
It's not like I don't understand her feelings...
What...? Great Grandpa...
It's better to let them fight it out until they get sick of it...
...it's on our property, so it's not much of a fuss.
Gre...Great Grandpa.
Stop jumping around like that, and fight me face to face !
I can't do that to you, mama !
God...How long are you going to play stupid !? DIE !!
A mouse !!
I'm making the necessary adjustments to hit you, so there's no sense in running.
Stop, stop !
Nuku-Nuku ! Use this !
Stop !
Papa !
There's no need to hold back any further. Use this.
What's that ?
It was designed to link up with you. You're the only one who can use it, Nuku-Nuku.
I can't do any more than I've already done to mama !
I see. That's regrettable. You've always been able to help me...
...but in this emergency I guess I can't use you as my weapon...
So...!
What's that...?
I made it just in case, to substitute for Nuku-Nuku, it's ``Mini-Nuku !''
You bastard Kyusaku, you came to get in my way again didn't you !?
Get back !
But...
It's okay !
Okay.
You always, always get in my way ! I'll kill you !
Papa !
Yes, it's the Inorganic Substance Destroying Rifle.
It can't do any harm to a human being.
A...Akiko !
Mama !
Mom !
Now you've really done it !
Here I come Kyusaku !
Stop it Akiko !
Wait !
You're not getting away that easy, playing with me like that...I'll teach you !
Mama, please....
It's okay, Nuku-Nuku. Take a look...at them.
No, no, don't do that !
Stop ! Kyusaku !
They're so happy... Papa and Mama are...
Come over here !
Love is a complex thing isn't it...
Yeah....
``Hey, hey !''
It's morning !
Wake up Ryunosuke !
It's gonna start pretty soon.
Please give me breakfast... Let me eat it in peace...
Let's hurry and get going before we get caught up in that mess again.
Here !
This is to Kyusaku...hand Ryunosuke over to me, and give up peacefully.
If you agree, I will not attack...
Every single day...why doesn't she give up...let's see...
Shut up ! Take your defeat like a good girl !!
Ma'am, he's come out !
Let's finish him !
Roger !
Oh Shit !!!
So as it would happen, we're now living together pretty happily everyday.
The end.
You're not getting away !!
Can you show me that love is happiness ?
Maybe it's actually loneliness ?
Spring's moonlight is so mysterious.
Why is it that you're suddenly so sweet to someone.
The moonlight breeze melts a place in my heart away.
No ! Please don't, no no ! Please don't ask me.
Wink one time, and say good-bye.
No ! Everyone will say it's a whim, but still...
It worries me, please don't blame me.
It's in my nature you know.
With a fear and shyness, you act so sweet.
Can you show me that a dream is happiness ?
Even broken is it sweetness ?
Why are your tears flowing so ?
Please, for just a little while, stay with me like this.
I think you'll understand something very important.
Can you show me that love is happiness ?
Is it exceptional tenderness ?
I like being near a kind hearted person.
Sitting on your lap. Your open heart...
...gently enwraps and quietly hugs me.
Can you show me that love is happiness ?
Maybe it's actually loneliness ?
Spring's moonlight is so mysterious.
Translation: \C3Doug Cha
Original Proofing by \C3John Prenis
TIMING: \C3Todd Perkins
EDITING: \C3TODD & ROBERT
A \C3CENTRAL ANIME\C7 PRODUCTION \C3Version 2.5
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