A timid young man
A gangster boss
Young man + The boss... Their souls were switched with one another
Taking place at a Child Counseling Center... this is a story of a hero...
...who saves children. His name is...
...Don Quixote.
Hello, everyone!
We're from the Keihin Child Counseling Center...
My name is Nishiwaki.
East, West, South, North... 'Nishi' ['West'] to the side ['Waki'] is the 'wakinoshita...'* [*armpit]
...hence, my name 'Nishiwaki!'
That's a good one, Nishi-yan!
Uh... okay.
Uh... the child counseling center...
...is a government agency...
...that ensures children under 18 receive proper guidance.
That's why... if you have any trouble, you're welcome to contact us, okay?
Like if you're having a hard time confiding to your parent or teachers...
...about problems with family or in school, or any other issue.
If you are like that... Guys, are you listening?
Excuse me.
Uhm...
All of ya be QUIET!!
When a person is talking, ya shut up and listen...
Kindergarten kids are better behaved than ya.
Ya bunch of rascals...
What are ya gettin all damn restless for?
Ah?! Are ya less than those kindergarten kids?
Well? Are ya?
Damn right yer not.
The future of Japan rests on yer shoulders...
Aren't the 8th graders the cool kids of junior high?
Arite.
What's with this attitude of ain't listening when someone's talkin'... Ah?
I'll show ya what I learned about the philosophy of life.
In this world...
...there are three important paths.
Ya know what these three are?
Well, let me tell ya... these three most important paths are what I call...
So what were those 3 things I just said today?
-'Pow-Thwak-Bangbang!' -That's it. That's it.
-Autograph please! -Ya want my autograph?
-Do yer best, ya guys! -Thank you very much!
Arite! See ya!
You didn't only silence the children...
...but your speech, first of all... was very moving and impressive indeed!
Nah...nah...
Most especially the part about the third path.
It made me think deeply.
Ya see...I learned them from the ups and downs of my life.
So again... 'pow-thwak-bangbang,' arite?
This guy's getting carried away.
In all my 20 years of teaching, I've never been this impressed.
Young man, we'd like you to work for us!
-Eh? Me as a teacher? -Yes!
Nah, nah.. your offer is kind...
...but it ain't for me.
I know ya guys... work so hard.
You have given us so much encouragement, Shirota-san.
Nah, nah... Ya see...
Though I don't wanna... I had no choice but to do this.
Somehow, in this world, I found myself doing what I ain't supposed to do.
Is that so? Indeed! You truly are the 'star of hope' of child counseling centers!
'Star of Hope?'
I LIKE THAT~!!
You're the only one who thinks that.
Speakin of 'star'... I like that 'Best Star' deco-truck of Sugawara Bunta.* [*from the 'Truck Yaro' movies of the 70's]
That doesn't even have anything to do with this.
Come in.
Excuse me.
What is it, Iwakura-sensei?
Actually, I want to consult the child counseling center...
...about a student of mine. -What is it about?
I'm the homeroom teacher of 2nd year level Class 1, Iwakura Takako.
Iwakura Takako...
Did ya... go to Kitanaka High School?
Uh... yes.
-Is yer nickname, 'Otaka?' -How do you know my nickname?
Do ya remember Sabashima? ...Sabashima Jin!
Sabashima... Yes, I remember him...
Wow... Long time, no see, eh?
-What do you mean, Shirota? -Eh?
Oh, uh... this person and Sabashima-san used to be classmates in junior high, amirite?
How would he even know that?
Ya haven't changed much, eh...
Ah, by the way, ya mind if I take yer picture?
Oi, Sachiko, c'mon, take our picture.
Smile smile, arite?
Yey.
So you want to consult us on something?
Actually, there's a student in my class who hasn't come to school yet this 2nd semester.
So is this a case of truancy?
I have been encouraging him to come to school...
...but I wasn't quite successful.
Please tell us all the details...
...Otaka.
♪Para lograr felicidad♪ *To achieve happiness*
♪Hay que reir tambier cantar♪ *You have to laugh and sing*
♪Vamos asi hasta el final♪ *Let's continue this way until the end*
~ DON QUIXOTE ~ ♪Tu corazon te hara vibrar♪ *Your heart will make you shake*
Translation and fine timing: earthcolors
Raw provider and retiming: furransu
Special thanks to: hina_camui
::Story 8:: "The Shout-for-Love Car Ride"
Alex, I bought you some tasty food.
Huh?
Alex! What are those black lumps?
Alex! Are you ok?
AALLLEXXXX~!!
Oh... he just has diarrhea.
Leave it alone, and he'll be ok.
Excuse me... Is this a quince monitor lizard....
But... he looks so weak...
Excuse me, may I see him?
Uh, yes.
Oh... It's because of the hot weather.
You can give relief to his tummy and intestines...
...by giving him supplements, then he'll be better in a week.
Are you sure? I'm so glad.
Do you... like geckos?
Yes, Alex is my best friend.
Oh, did I say something funny?
No, it's just that...
...it's my first time to have heard that a person's best friend is a gecko.
-I know it sounds strange, right? -Oh, no, not at all! Uh...
...I think it's nice.
The school principal sounded very happy on the phone.
They want you to come again at the closing ceremony of their second semester.
Oh, is that so? Well, then...
...I'll talk about the '3 vows' in my next speech.
Chief, I've already contacted the parent of Takahashi Keita regarding his truancy.
-They'll come here for the interview tomorrow. -Alright.
So summer vacation has already ended, but this child hasn't returned to school, huh?
So, Chief... I wanna be at the interview meeting tomorrow, too.
What's this? Why are you so suddenly eager?
You're up to something again, aren't you?
Listen ya guys, in this Child Counseling Center, I am known as...
...what do they call me, Nishi-yan?
-'The star of hope?' -Damn right, I'm the 'star of hope.'
So who's better for the job besides me? Only me, amirite?
Fine fine... so tomorrow, please do your best, Shirota-kun.
-Yep! -Yup.
Really? So you got reunited with your childhood friend.
Yeah, I didn't expect I'd meet her at that place.
That sounds like a nice story.
Ah, so this is her... Too bad that it's my face that's there.
Not if I can freakin help it.
Oh...
Oh, I see what you mean.
This woman was the chairperson of our class.
She was really annoyin.
When I get into fights or cut classes...
...she'd warn me everytime.
Well, looking back now, I think she was a pretty solid gal.
You sound as if you liked her, Sabashima-san?
-Do I? Ya think so? -Yes.
But ya know... frankly, this person...
...is someone I coulda loved.
Ah... 'love.'
Not like that, man... I'm talking about the time during junior high.
But keep it a secret from Ayumi, okay?
Okay.
Oh, that's right.
Ah... THAT'S RIGHT!
Eh? Did you remember something?
Well... actually, that person...
...I sorta owe her big time.
Sabashima-kun, tell the truth...
You stole Takako's lunch money, didn't you?
During gym class, I know you're the only one who came back here in the classroom!
So annoyin... Shut the heck up, will ya?!
Guys, stop it!
For sure Sabashima-kun IS a thug and hates everybody.
He would extort money, too, and take lunch food from others...
Otaka! Ya wanna freakin mess with me?
Even so...
...he's not a coward who would sneakily take such thngs.
He absolutely wouldn't.
You stole her money but were you able to return it eventually?
Nah... I already spent it all playin Space Invader games.
Well... I did want to return it but then she relocated to another place.
Until now, I've completely forgotten about it.
So what will you do now?
Well, meeting her again now might be some kinda twist of fate, ain't it?
Seems so... So now you should...
...say you're sorry to Otaka-san.
Nah... I'd like to apologize but...
...how can I talk to her about what happened 30 years ago...
...when you and I have switched bodies in the first place.
But now...
... your reunion might also be a twist of fate... you just said so, right?
Yeah, well, I did.
Ah, that's right.
She did ask help with a boy student of hers who refuses to go to school...
...if I help her, it's like payin her back with the money I lost...
So it'll be like hitting two birds with one stone! Arite, that's it then!
Right now at the child counseling center, do ya know what they call me?
What?
The 'Star of Hope.'
They wouldn't say that if it were ya, amirite?
What the--... you sure are getting carried away.
Huh? I put yer lizard there...
...because it ain't lookin too well. What happened to it?
He's sick. He needs to be properly nursed...
... so I took him to the Sabashima office.
Ya dumbaassss~!
Eh?
Hurry!... Quick, catch it!
Alex!
Aniki, I got it!
-Burn it! -Yessuh!
No! Don't burn him!
So Shirota-san gave it to you...
It's really sick and he asked me to nurse it properly.
Don't be scared, Alex.
Boss, do ya like these creatures?
Yeah, I like them.
But for Ne-san... these creatures...
Ayumi, can you allow me to place him here for a week?
Please allow it!
Alright then if it's really for a week.
Thank you! You see, if you look closely, he is kinda cute.
NOOO~!! Keep it away from me!
Uwaaah~! Nooo~!
Oh, dear.
Why can't she understand?
Here ya go.
Being a child welfare caseworker sure is a lot of work, isn't it?
Well, not including me, everybody does work hard.
Thank you for helping Takahashi-kun.
Doncha worry 'bout it. Somehow, I have to take care of this.
And after I do that...
...consider my debt paid.
Pardon?
Excuse me, I'm Mrs. Takahashi.
-Takahashi-kun. -Oh, Sensei, hello.
I'm Mineko, the director. Thank you for your cooperation.
Thank you as well.
Well, my name is Shirota and I'll be in charge of him.
Arite, let's get a move on.
Oi, Nishi-yan, let's do this.
Oi, Ne-chan, ya do that psychological thing, arite?
Shirota, show me what you got.
Yeah!
Yossha~.
Is it gonna be okay?
Sachiko, sorry but you're supposed to follow them.
Why me?
You're working now as a mental friend, right?
You will try and talk with Keita-kun.
Well, alright.
The changes in your son...
...when did it start?
Surely, towards the end of June.
When he started as a second year, he was a cheerful student...
...he studied well and did his club activities, and he always did his best.
But it didn't last...
He became more and more depressed.
Uh, aside from that, do you know anythin else why he won't go to school?
Other than that, nothing comes to mind right now.
It's okay. Well, then...
...Keita and I will have a lil talk.
Please leave it to me.
Arite... Huh? What're ya doin here?
As his mental friend, I'm here to talk with him.
Yer interferin here, get outta there. Don't disturb us, will ya?
What the heck is with that 'mental friend' thing.
Arriite~ Takahashi Keita, 14 years old.
-And yer a sophomore at Keihin Middle School? -Yes.
Well, it's school, eh?
I know ya don't wanna go to school.
It's a hassle, ain't it?
But first, why don't ya wanna go to school?
Maybe... yer bein' bullied?
Or maybe ya just hate studyin.
How will I know if ya keep quiet about it?
I'm not sure myself.
If ya don't say it, this ain't gonna get resolved forever.
But it's really useless.
Everytime I go to school, my feet just won't move.
How can yer feet not move?
Ya came all the way here, didn't ya?
Outside of school I can walk, and also when I go out to buy something...
Oi oi oi, listen kid...
Ya actually think I'll believe such a story?
I'm not lying! It's true!
Arite then, let's go out for a walk.
What?
This room is too small, so there ain't no choice.
-Let's go out and get some fresh air. -No...
Arite, let's go, it'll be fine fine, ...come on.
Takin a stroll is allowed so it'll be fine.
By the way, ya want me to buy ya some juice?
Whadda ya like? Soda?
Arite, let's go get a soda.
-Yoshi, let's go. -Wait, what're you doing?
Doncha worry. Once ya get this over with, it'll be easier.
-Arite? C'mon. -No! I really don't want to!
-Let go! Let go of me! No! -Quit strugglin, will ya?
I really don't want to! Let go!
No more...
-Eh? -I really don't wanna go.
What the-- Are ya cryin?
Oi, doncha cry... hey.
Wait, Shirota-san! What're you doing?
Otaka!
-Takahashi-kun, are you ok? -Yes.
What makes you think you can act in a rough manner?
It ain't like that... I didn't know he was gonna cry like that.
-Oi Sachiko, why did ya let her come here? -Takahashi-kun?
Are you coming to school?
-Ah, Takahashi-kun! -Oi, wait!
Hey, kid!
Excuse me, do you know Takahashi-kun?
Oh, he's my classmate and we live in the same neighborhood.
Do you have an idea on why he...
...doesn't want to go to school?
Shirota, what were you thinking?
-Don't you think you were being inconsiderate? -Why did you do such a bad thing?
Well, I didn't mean to be careless...
...I thought he really didn't mean it when he said...
...he doesn't wanna go to school. -It is hard for him to go to school...
...he dreads it. Why did you force him to go there?
Please try to understand his feelings a bit... for goodness' sake.
I wonder why... I don't get why a guy would suddenly cry like that...
So the mother said when Keita-kun started out this school year, he was eager...
...to study and do his club activities? -Yes.
But it doesn't seem like it's caused by sluggish growth.
The usual cause of truancy...
...around that particular age is inferiority complex, isn't it?
In my psychological findings... he gave off the same feelings.
"I'm inferior compared to others." "I have nothing to be proud of."
In other words, he just realized that he's a useless kid.
You don't have to be that blunt about it.
What the hell....
That kid... heard about his score.
What do you mean?
Today I talked with one of his classmates and told me about it.
"Adjust the brightness of the microscope..."
The girls in his class back then...
...listed the boys according to looks, performance, characteristics...
...and rated them with scores from 1 to 100.
That's seems intense, isn't it?
So what was Takahashi-kun's score?
39 points.
That sure is hard to take for a guy.
It surely must be the cause of his truancy.
It does fit the case of a 14 year old with an inferiority complex.
Probably so.
So in a case like that...
...what should be done to help him recover from it?
Well I guess, one has to help him regain his confidence back.
For this, one has to find at least one nice thing about him.
Whadda ya mean 'one nice thing'...
...he says he doesn't have any, amirite?
That's why, you have to find one, something he won't be able to deny.
Something that will make him finally go back to school.
This truancy thing... it's surprisingly troublesome.
It's unusual to see you worry, huh?
It's okay, it's okay... don't you worry.
Child welfare caseworkers still have to grow and learn, right?
Just think of failure as good medicine.
-It should teach you to be more humble, okay? -Fine, fine.
Please do your best... Child Centers' 'Star of Hope'.
Quit it will ya, Nishi-yan... Why're ya so darn happy about it?
-One more thing... -Oww... quit it.
What is it?
Can I also go with him and talk with Keita-kun?
Sure.
How's Alex doing so far?
He's a little better now.
That's good!
It's just that, I'm ashamed of having him at home and be cared for.
-Why? -It's because of fear of reptiles.
No... I meant my wife....
Oh... I see.
No, I mean... I may have a wife...
...but inside me, I'm still single. -What?
The truth is... I really don't look like this!
I don't know what caused this... I can't take it anymore...
Are you alright?
Yes.
-I'll come back. -Um, okay.
Uh, take care, alright?
How is Alex doing?
Yes, he's a little better now.
That's good!
Uh, Uchino-san, do you happen to like reptiles?
Yes, I love them!
Then, you and I are the same.
If you don't mind, can you and I become friends?
Just a friend? If it's possible...
... I want to be your girlfriend!
Oh, I see what you mean... Well, I have no problem with it.
I'm so happy!
That's ridiculous.
['Therapy for Truancy']
Hmm... No use. I can't understand it. ['Therapy for Truancy']
-Sabashima-san! -What?
Today, more than ever, I want us to go back to our original selves!
Why now all of a sudden?
It's because... there's this person that I like...
...but I can't convey to her my feelings.
What? There's someone that ya like?
Yes, it's the first time I've ever felt like this.
Wait a minute... Don't tell me it's Ayumi-san?
No no! She's a clerk at the pet shop...
...Uchino Tomoko-san's her name.
Uchino-san... 'Uchi,' eh?
-How is she? Is she cute? -She sure is!
Good job, man!
-So... ya want her to be yer girl? -Yes...
But... you do have my looks.
Well... that's the thing.
So maybe...
...it'll never come true.
Yeah, yer right.
If you can't convey your feelings...
...it really is so hard.
Oh, well.
By the way...
What happened with the case of the truant child?
Well, it's quite troublesome.
It's no good if you rush him.
To make him feel up for it...
...you should make him like school, and let him feel comfortable first.
But ya see, if I just wait and be complacent about it...
...I won't be able to pay Otaka back.
Keita...
The people from the Child Counseling Center are here.
Oi, Keita.
Sorry about yesterday, arite?
I was just too excited, ya see.
I'm comin in now.
Eh? No... don't come in here!
What the hell.
Shirota-san, let me talk with him first.
The kid's too shy, can't ya see?
Keita-kun, this is Matsura Sachiko.
Can I come in for awhile?
Oi! What the hell...
After what happened yesterday...
...I had a talk with Mizuki Mana-chan who's in the same class as you.
She told me how the girls ranked the boys according to their scores.
When you and Mana-chan became sophomores, this is the first time you became classmates, right?
You're sitting next to her in class, aren't you?
Yes.
Sorry if I'm wrong but...
...does Keita-kun have feelings for this girl?
That's why... when you started out as a second-year student...
...you were eager to study and do your club activities.
Oi... is what she's sayin true?
Wait, I'm not yet done talking with him.
Oi, Keita, this is kinda cute, eh?
Arite! Leave it to me then.
I'm gonna mediate so the both of ya can get it goin.
What?
May it be about love or hate, that's not an easy thing to say.
Ya know, once a man falls for a woman, it's all 'pow-thwak-bangbang!'
Listen, once she becomes yer girl, yer gonna be happy to go back to school.
-Arite? Good... -You don't understand so leave it alone!
What the hell's with ya?
I'm ashamed and I mean nothing to her.
Does Mana-chan know how you feel?
Even if I did tell her, it's useless anyway.
If ya won't do it, how the hell will ya know?
But...
...I only got 39 points.
Listen, kid... ya really think that's true?
But...
I'm not great-looking and I'm not so bright.
I'm not athletic... but my personality is...
Forget it.
She's also leaving soon for Singapore.
So, what're ya gonna do?
Listen kid... if ya tell her how ya feel, yer gonna be glad that you did it.
There was this person who shoulda told something to another person but didn't.
When this oji-san was a young man, there's someone he coulda loved...
...but he was too proud and so he wasn't able to apologize to her.
Shirota-san, what're you talking about?
Yeah, well, so... anyway!
...Ya should consider yerself lucky! -I told you it's unnecessary!
Telling her what I feel is completely useless.
-Hello. -Oh! Hi, hello.
What can I do for you today?
No, actually I live around here, and I happened to drop by.
I see. How is Alex?
-He has gotten much better now. -Oh, that's good.
Oh, by the way, I'm gonna send you my email address...
...please contact me if there's anything you need.
Are you sure?! Thank you so much!
-Ok then, I'm sending it now. -I'll receive it.
Oh, it's coming... ah, it's here.
T-O-M-O-K-O... 'Tomoko.'
I'm back~!
Boss.
-Shhh~. -What is it?
What is she doing?
She had been trying hard to get used to the lizard for over an hour now.
What for?
-Of course, it's for you, Boss. -For me?
Whatever the Boss likes, she wants to like them, too...
...that's why she's trying to get used to it.
Ayumi...
The girls in my class did in fact made a rating for the boys.
But as their teacher-in-charge, I didn't tell you about it because...
...it was too embarrassing to talk about.
No no... I should say that since what I did yesterday was also too much.
You were only practicing your ideas, weren't you?
Well... ya could say that.
By the way... how is Sabashima-kun?
Uh... yeah, he's doin fine.
That guy had always cut classes and gets into fights...
Anyway, he was an uncontrollable kid.
Eh?
But it does make sense... He was manly, after all.
'Manly,' eh? He was, ain't he?
-He was also a shy kid. -'Shy?'
Halfway during the third semester, I had to transfer but then...
At that time, he just...
-Take care of yourself over there! -Let's meet again, okay?
-Don't forget us! -Write to us!
Thanks, guys.
-Goodbye. -Bye-bye!
-Write to us! -Let's meet again, okay?
Uh, there's this thing about the school lunch money...
...wasn't it stolen when ya were in junior high?
-School lunch money? -Yeah, they were attackin...
...and suspecting Sabashima-san.
They said, 'Ya stole it, didn't ya?'
-Did such a thing happen? -Yeah.
Huh?
Don't tell me... ya can't remember it?
Seems I can't remember that at all.
No wayyy~...
Hey... whatcha doin here?
Sabashima-san, I've already decided.
What?
As long as I'm in this body, I can never love someone.
What're ya talkin' about?
It's because I can't betray Ayumi-san's feelings.
Ah?
As long as I'm inside Sabashima-san's body I must play the part.
So then what about this 'Uchi' from the pet store?
Tomorrow, I'll thank her for helping Alex, then after that, it's sayonara.
['Delete']
What're ya doin, man?
It's something I have to give up.
Anyway, how's it going with the boy?
Yeah, well, I've had enough.
I'm gonna let Nishi-yan take over that kid.
But... why?
Ya see... that Otaka... she has totally forgotten about it.
The time that she defended me when I stole her lunch money...
...She can't remember it at all.
Is that so.
I'm the only one who thought I should bring it to a close...
...I feel like a dumbass.
-But Sabashima-san, are you ok with it? -What about?
That if you borrow something, you're supposed to return it, right?
Yeah but she doesn't remember it, so it doesn't matter anymore.
Well, I'll just send her back the money somehow.
But you do feel that you're stuck with this, don't you?
Don't you think that you should apologize to her?
It's not just about telling her that you're sorry.
If you don't say what's important to you, then you might regret it.
Don't you feel 'muzumuzu' inside your chest?* [*itchiness = restlessness]
Shuttt uuppp~! I'm fine so I ain't got a problem with it.
But you're regretting it now... you're feeling 'muzumuzu,' aren't you?
-You should feel 'muzumuzu'! -What the hell's with all yer 'muzumuzu-muzumuzu!'
Do ya have 'mizumushi'?* [*athlete's foot]
Just go home, will ya? Hurry up and get outta here.
-I'm leaving. -Yeah, go home!
Cryin out loud... Ya and yer 'muzumuzu' crap... what the hell's with that?
I don't have athlete's foot.
To say that you like someone... is it really that hard?
What?
Why are you asking that all of a sudden?
Uh, nothing, never mind.
What're you two doing?
Eri.
No way, this girl is going to do the high school exam!
What're you thinking?
I want to go to high school.
-What? Aren't you going to be 18 soon? -At this late age, how can you possibly enter high school?
Anyway, all that studying will just be a waste of time.
What do you mean by 'anyway?'
How would you know when you yourself never did such a thing.
Eri, wait!
Sachiko!
Let's keep on studying, okay?
Takahashi-kun?
Did the chain... come out?
I'm having trouble with it.
You want me to fix it?
Is it ok?
Yeah.
Mizuki, tomorrow's your flight, right?
Yes.
-Listen... -Eh?
Nothing, never mind.
Takahashi-kun, I'm sorry.
After this, I'm having a farewell party at Yoko's house...
It's nearly fixed.
I... have to...
Sure, you can go.
Bye.
-Good morning. -Oh, good morning.
Uh, is Uchino-san here?
Oh, she quit yesterday.
She left her apartment and is headed back home to Nagasaki.
EHH~!
Well, fer sure... Nah... I shouldn't mind it...
-What's wrong, Shirota? -Well...
There's this 'muzumuzu' inside my chest that can't go away.
-Muzumuzu? -Yeah, muzumuzu.
-It's in this area around here. -Right there?
Oh... Why are you here today? Is anything the matter?
I'm in charge of Takahashi Keita-kun. I'll be taking over his case.
I'd like to talk with Iwakura-sensei about our policies regarding counseling.
Huh? Iwakura-sensei is leaving town today.
Leaving?
Yes, she informed us on short notice.
Her mother is sick and she has to hurry home and move in with her.
Seriously~!
Ah, where is Otaka now?
She's gonna ride the bus to the airport.
'Airport...'
Hey, wait... Shirota!
-I'm back. -Good job, Boss.
Boss, what do you think of this pre-used car?
I finally got a 10 year loan to buy it.
-It's pretty cool, ain't it? -Yeah, that's a good-looking car.
Yessuh.
-Hello? -Oi!
Go to the bus terminal station, hurry!
Eh? Why?
It's an emergency, so hurry up!
Okay.
Yasu, can I borrow your car for awhile?
-Go ahead, Boss! -Thanks.
Uh, but... still... I don't think you have driven a car like this...
But if the Boss wants to drive it...
...I'll also be happy for you but...
Be careful!
"The 12 noon bus headed for Narita Airport..."
"...will soon depart. Passengers are advised..."
Your flight is at 3 pm right?
Sorry for the trouble of sending me off...
Oi... where's the bus?
Oh... it left just now.
Oh, mannn~... Seriously.
Eh? What're ya doin here?
-Huh? -Well, uh~....
-Shirota-san. -Ah, yer here!
-Arite! I want ya to chase the bus! -Eh?!
Yer right about what ya said...
If ya don't say what's important to ya... then this damn 'muzumuzu' ain't goin away.
If this keeps up, I'll be itchin forever!
Arite now, go after the bus!
But I don't know where it went, and I still don't know how to use the GPS on this car yet.
Why the hell doncha know?
Ah, ya know it, doncha?
I know you know it, I can see it in yer face.. Arite, let's go!
Get in! Let's get goin!
Hey, where did ya get this car?
Yasu says it's a pre-used car he got with a ten-year loan....
Arite, let's go! Oi oi... Why the hell did ya stop?!
-No, no... -Step on it, man!
-But I can't... -Blast em with the horn!
-Faster, will ya?! -Okay.
Oi, there it is! It's the bus... hurry hurry, go man!
Chop-chop! Watch out... watch out!
Oi, where is she? Where is she sittin?
Oi where? Where where... where is she?
Ah... Tomoko-san?!
Eh? 'Tomoko', ya mean yer 'Uchi' girl?
-Over there, in front... -Why is she there?
Oh... Mizuki.
'Mizuki'? Ya mean, 'the-girl-that-you-like-Mizuki?'
What the-- This is one helluva bus, eh?
Oi! Otaka! Otaka!
Oi~! Oi! Otaka!
Oi! Otakaaa~!
Otaka!
The one who stole yer lunch money during junior high - it was ME!
I'm sorryyyy~!
Otaka! I'm sorryyyy~!
Eh? What?
The stolen lunch money... ...it was meee~!
Pardon?
Lunch money... How many times do I have to say it? Ya dummy!
Cryin out loud~.
Mizuki... Mizuki, I like you~!
Mizuki, I like you~!
-Why is this damn kid doin a 'binjo'*? -I like you, Mizuki~! [*taking advantage of a ride or an opportunity]
I like you! Mizuki, I like youuu~!
Mizuki, I like you~! Mizukiii~!
-Goodbyyyye~! -Mizuki, I like you!
Mizukiiii, I like you~!
Mizuki, I like you!
Me, too...
...can I also get this 'muzumuzu' off my chest? -Eh?
Tomoko-saannnn~!
I may be a baldie...
...but the real me is not! -Oi!
The truth is, I'm this lover boy sitting next to me... I am him!
When you return, surely... surely... I'm gonna welcome you baccckkk~!
Tomoko-sannnn~!
-Tomoko-saaannnn~! -No way.
Uggh~!
-Tomoko-sannn~! -Oi oi, watch the road, man!
Tomoko-san~!
What's the matter with him?
Doncha worry 'bout him... This oji-san's head is just a bit unscrewed.
Tomoko-saann~!
Do you think she heard me?
There ain't no way she didn't.
Damn sure she heard ya.
Guess you're right. The itching is gone.
Ah?
I may be 39 points... but it's okay.
I'll do it!
I will absolutely go back to my real selffffff~!
The screws in this oji-san's head are still a bit loose.
-Good mornin'! -Oh, is that so? That's good.
Can you excuse me for a moment?
Takahashi Keita-kun has gone back to school.
-For real? -He went back to school?
-Today, he has resumed his classes normally. -That's great~!
Sorry... yes!
Shirota-kun, Iwakura-sensei wants to speak with you.
-Eh? Otaka? -Yup.
Hello, Shirota here.
Uh... they told me ya left and moved outta town?
Yes, I did move to my parents' home in the neighboring town.
Oh, man... gimme a damn break.
Thanks to you, Shirota-san... Keita-kun is now alright.
I'm so grateful.
Nah... Well, I'm just the child center's 'star of hope', that's all.
Once he has the case of the itchiness again, please contact us.
Uh, so how's the thing with Keita... Is that right?
Well, if he gets a lil itchy again, just visit us, arite?
-Darling. -Ayumi.
-Darling! -Ayumi!
Arriiite~... Once I pay back Otaka, finally I'll feel more relaxed.
Yep yep yep.
-Ajisawa. -Shirota-san.
When the President got sick, you were his caregiver, right?
It's hard to believe, though, that you're just a staff from a Child Counseling Center.
So whadda ya want from me?
Just lettin you know that I've already found out... this secret between you and Sabashima.
Translation and fine timing: earthcolors
Raw provider and retiming: furransu
Special thanks to: hina_camui
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