It's nice to catch a game of baseball every once in a while.
Ah, that's out of the park, isn't it.
The balls these days don't go as far as you'd expect.
Ookusa-san?
It hurts!
Yes, yes. You hurt yourself didn't you?
Certainly, depending on the ballpark they do sometimes try to stop the ball from going so far these days.
That way the game doesn't become predictable and it's more enjoyable.
There is no small number of cases where potential is deliberately restricted.
Increasing the number of grooves in the tyres to reduce cornering speeds in F1.
Deliberately adding imperfections to give the impression of an old film.
Listening to vinyl records.
In short, we're living in the age of detuning!
People are fed up with the growth in potential!
It seems the people of Bhutan where modern culture is rejected are generally happy.
What Japan needs right now is detuning to restrict our potential!
Detuning?
Ah, you changed places in a normal fashion!
Could it be that you're detuning perhaps?
Detuning what?
Deliberately restricting your potential in order to be normal instead.
There's no way that's the best a girl in a late night anime could do.
You're right! This isn't Nami-chan's full potential!
Fuura-san?
If Nami-chan gave it her all she'd be this beautiful!
Who's that supposed to be?!
Certainly people might actually end up being put off if she were that beautiful.
Wouldn't they? Something a little deteriorated is nicer!
I'm deteriorated?
There are people who deliberately detune their faces aren't there?
One of those is their original face isn't it?!
Ah, that celebrity...
Of course that's a detune too!
He uses cooking oil to make his flowing natural hair look like that!
I see...
There's lots of detuning going on at this garage!
Here?
What was that?
You want to see something detuned?
In that case you should check out Shuto Expressway at night.
They hang out by the Daikoku Parking Area...
The real detuners.
Ah, there are a lot of people here!
This is the detuners' Mecca?
That's a real detuning.
They go that far?
The truth is I'm much funnier, but I don't want anyone to die of laughter so I detuned myself.
You liar, you are trying your best!
Maybe that was detuning too...
Yeah, you're right.
If we gave it our all we'd win by too much again like last time, so we detuned our cabinet.
Looks like we reached another level of detuning.
Is he serious?
I knew it! The Japan team in the Asian Cup was detuning too!
If you played like normal you'd have won with ease, but you were trying to give the other teams a chance!
If I remember correctly he only played for 5 minutes, but there were more detuning parts than just him.
They were detuning too?!
Of course!
If we got serious we'd walk all over a country like that, but to give them a chance we detuned to the JSDF.
Don't say things that are going upset both conservatives and liberals!
They're detuning!
Aren't they just calling their weak points detuning?
Not at all!
People gain a sense of relief through detuning!
Instead of an upmarket clothing store...
It's easier to go into one with a more relaxed atmosphere.
It's much better to get something a little detuned than going all out!
Even though games systems using the latest technology aren't doing so well...
The DS which skillfully uses old technology is really popular!
Poorly made commercials for seiyuu's CDs let fans feel at ease.
Poorly drawn anime is hailed as art in New York!
The Aozora parts market is opening!
By including these parts you can detune something!
For example, by adding these parts into groups you can nicely detune something!
Hey! Hey!
Thanks to these parts they get detuned!
This is a good detune.
Kobushi-san?
Take off your bonnet and show us!
Well, ok...
I knew it! Even though they're big you wrap them in bandages to make them look smaller!
Is that a Nagasawa Misami detune?
No, it just happened to turn out this way because of my injuries.
Anyhow, even though it isn't the case anymore...
In primary school I had a complex about my height.
I used to 'height detune'.
How?
By digging a hole in the ground like this...
What a pointless skill!
Please join me sir.
Ah, I'll pass thank you.
Huh?
Sir!
I can't imagine you tolerating detuning somehow...
What are you doing here?
That's not true at all.
I detuned too.
Detuned what?
Since I cut too far into the flesh, I detuned so as not to cut so much.
Detune!
That way it's even worse!
It won't cut, it won't cut...
It won't cut!
What on Earth is she cutting?
It's no good after all. Detuning is no good.
If you don't properly give it your all...
You, wait a second.
Have I done something?
That's not your best is it?
You can do better than that can't you?!
Why do I have to do this?
Do it.
Meow...
How's this?
Meow!
Flirt! More!
You can do as much as Suzuka at least!
No!
Before we start...
Help...
You should try harder.
A jersey is fine.
It's a jersey.
It seems 'maybe, maybe...' fraud is becoming more frequent in society.
'Maybe, maybe...' fraud?
Thinking 'maybe...' to something even though it could never work if you thought about it rationally.
She's a victim of 'maybe, maybe...' fraud!
Let's try playing with your style a bit!
I suppose this doesn't work after all does it?
Maybe it does?
Actually, this could really work.
Maybe it could...
It could!
It works, it works!
It definitely works doesn't it?
It does, it does.
Thank you very much!
It doesn't work.
A hairstyle like that could obviously never work!
Now, now. She's the victim here.
Although if you thought about it rationally it could never work...
someone saying 'maybe' can mislead you like a form of mini-propaganda.
That's 'maybe, maybe...' fraud!
I see.
That sort of thing happens doesn't it.
I wish there was some way to make our uniforms look a bit cooler.
Like wearing a t-shirt over them.
That'll never work!
Maybe it could, couldn't it?
Now you say so...
Maybe it could?
Of course it could!
It does, it does!
Why doesn't everyone do this?
Because it's no good!
That's a perfect example of 'maybe, maybe...' fraud!
But sometimes you just have to go along with it to fit in.
That's a dangerous way of thinking!
Afterwards you'll end up thinking, 'Maybe that could work...'
Sometimes people on the cutting edge of fashion do inexplicable things...
Which can lead others into 'maybe, maybe..' fraud!
Wearing a bra on top of your clothing...
Armpit tattoos...
Or wearing your glasses like this!
If you think about it rationally it could never work!
The tricks of 'maybe, maybe...' fraud work for lots things other than fashion!
No way!
That picture is no good.
It's fine isn't it?
Maybe it is.
Maybe...
It's fine, it's fine!
It's fine, it's fine, it's fine!
No it's not.
This is no good!
It's ok isn't it?
Maybe it is...
It is, it is.
That's no good!
That pen-name is no good.
No matter how you look at it.
Really?...
On the other hand maybe...
It's good, it's good!
It's good, it's good, it's good, it's good.
Is it? It is isn't it?...
No way!
It's good, it's good!
Self-styled otaku of Akihabara...
Do you know what Captain Majed is?
It works, it works!
So as you see, if you let your resolve waver for a second you can become involved in 'maybe, maybe..' fraud.
Could that really work?
I'm in despair!
'Maybe, maybe...' fraud has left me in despair!
Sir!
Could love work out between a student and a pupil?
Eh?
No, no. That could never work.
It could, couldn't it?
Maybe it could...
It could, couldn't it.
It could!
It could! It could!
It could! It could! It could!
It could, couldn't it.
In that case...
Could you fall in love with me?
No way!
No, that could never work could it?
It could do...
Or maybe not.
Maybe...
It could, couldn't it.
It could! It could!
It could, couldn't it.
I always thought this day would come.
Somehow, I feel that I knew it would come too.
In that case, could a normal love between us work?
It could! It could!
In that case, could an unfaithful love between us work?
It could! It could!
It could! It could! It could!
Could an acquaintanceship with Maria work?
Of course, of course!
It could! It could!
What about a violent love...
It could! It could!
An adult relationship?
It could! It could!
In that case, could a proper love between us work out?
That would be...
That would be?!
That would be...
Impossible.
That would be impossible.
No way, no way.
Could this shovel exact righteous punishment for those who hurt me?
It could, it could!
Could it?!
It could, it could!
Could it?!
It could, it could!
It works, it works!
No, no. That's no good.
It works, it works!
This is great!
No way. That's no good.
I don't understand your criteria!
Teacher's late as usual...
Even though we should have started ages ago.
He's probably not coming, first period is always self-study.
Eh?!
What's this all about?!
If you're looking for teacher he's over here!
What is he doing?!
Making every first period self study!
I don't accept first-timers.
Huh?
Since I came all the way to Kyoto, I might as well spoil myself a little...
Excuse me!
Who introduced you to us?
Ah, no...
We don't accept first-timers here.
This is what they call the Kyoto first-timers refusal system?!
So that's why you're treating us like this?
I just wanted to share the feeling of being refused with you.
Besides restaurants and tea houses there are many other places which refuse first-timers lately!
Online games with nothing but expert players for example...
A dog park with nothing but regulars!
Idol concerts with tacit rules!
Hello! I'm Inoue Kikou, 17 years old!
Oi! Oi!
I'm in despair!
This society which refuses first timers has le...
Wait a second.
Aren't we also refusing first-timers?
This show used to be quite easy on people who happened to tune in.
Hmm, maybe we have started to refuse first-timers as well...
The longer the show is on the air, the more it caters to a cult audience...
First-timers find it impossible to join in!
A simple Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei that's easy for even newcomers to understand...
Let's carry out a first-timers welcome campaign!
Welcome campaign?
In that case dear brother, why don't we use the restaurant owned by the Itoshiki family?
Of course, that's a great idea!
Why do we have to do this?!
In order to make the programme easier to understand.
What does that have to do with the kimonos?
We're in the service industry.
I don't really get it but, ah well...
Welcome!
This is my first time here, is that ok?
Of course! We're glad to welcome you!
We have a new customer, someone please accompany him!
Excuse me.
I'm called Hito Nami.
Why Hito Nami?
Because she's ordinary, new customer!
She's ordinary in everything she does so, Hito Nami.
Hito... Nami?
Hito Nami, hitonami...
Ordinary. Because you're normal right?!
Don't say normal!
Normal is best you know!
Do you know how many normal people there are in Japan?
Stop it please, new customer!
You're very proper so, Kitsu Chiri right?
Yes. That is indeed the case.
Let me guess... A centre parting because you're very proper?
Yes! I do indeed have a precise centre part.
Please try to endure it, Kitsu-san.
Fangirl...
Fujoushi...
So that's why you're called Fujiyoshi?
Fangirls, that's stuff like yaoi and 'BL' isn't is?
Yes...
So what's Harumi then?
It used to be a comics convention.
These days it's at the Big Sight
Tsunetsuki Matoi, tsunetsuki matoi...
You're a stalker so you're always following people around!
Komori Kiri, komori kiri...
Because you're a shut-in!
Mitama Mayo, mita mama yo...
Because she's just what she looks like!
Sir! Can we kill him already?!
Now, now... We have to be easy on first-timers.
Did you enjoy yourself, first-time customer?
I guess...
What's this picture?
That appears somewhere every time, like a sort of obligation.
What about that?
That's the same.
And that?
That's another of our obligations...
Is there some point to it?
Ah, well.. There's not so much a meaning as...
Anyway, what's supposed to be funny about this?
Ah... You may have a point...
Dear brother? We have some more first-time customers.
Welcome.
Why's this show called Mr. Despair?
Ah.. You see the name...
Eh! It's a manga too?
The manga came first actually.
Is this show supposed to take place in the Taisho era?
Why doesn't he die when he hangs himself?
Don't you get sued for using that logo?
What's the school called?
Who's the bald guy that shows up sometimes?
We don't serve first timers!
No first-timers!
Sir! If we don't welcome newcomers we aren't fulfilling our responsibility as an entertainment programme!
But, for them to say all that!...
Since you feel that way, I've brought you some regular customers!
It's a hundredth-timer!
Hey.
This is a true hundredth-timer!
Since he's a regular I'm sure he'll know all about us!
You changed your face again?
Very sharp! That's a hundredth-timer for you!
This picture's from Casval isn't it...
Hundredth-time customer, you really are knowledgeable.
Anyway, isn't this plot just a retread of the 'Beginners Practice' bit from Kaizou?
Is your schedule tight coming up with a triple-feature? The pictures are looking a bit rough too...
That's a little harsh...
We have some more regular customers.
Welcome!
Ah, just as promised.
Is everyone here?
Let's try to predict the ending.
Please stop spoiling the jokes!
If you guess that many one of them is bound to be right!
They really had a bit about you going to Shibuya to buy a bra didn't they!
What happened about Gundam by the way?
Suzuka's daughter was called Fuuka wasn't she?
Why does the stork keep appearing?
Have we still not seen Kafuka's image change?
Ok, it's an explosion ending!
Anyway, let's try to predict this week's ending.
Wait a second!
Ah, another violent ending?
The last one was a violent ending too wasn't it?
I'm going to bury them!
Ok, everyone give me your predictions.
I'm surrounded on all sides!
So... What kind?
What kind of ending?
What kind of ending?!
Well...
It's not like it ever ends properly anyway.
We also refuse hundredth-timers!
Go home!
Dear brother, what are you doing to our regular customers.
What kind of bra did you buy?
First-timers and hundredth-timers, come back again soon!
So, what customer is easiest to deal with?
Hmm... A tenth-timer I suppose.
A tenth timer would be someone who gives up around volume 7 of the compilation wouldn't they?
Crime and Rejection.
Those who rank first in the readership polls have the right to ignore ethics, morals and publisher's codes.
If their intent was to increase sales then any means, even bad, would be forgiven.
These are the people that drive the publishing world.
Other manga artists only continue to produce mediocre works while trying to preserve their publication.
How long will I be the latter?
Crime and Rejection, continued.
It was an unrealistic plan but I had made up my mind. Accepting my sin I began to write at once.
However, the desperate moe pictures I believed to have been well drawn were also rejected.
In the Akihabara station square the words of my readers echoed in my mind.
'Kiss the ground. Then shout to the people of the world, 'I pandered to the masses!''
My soul felt calm. All at once tears came flooding forth.