Handmade Ganeya, Udon
My name is Kintaro Oe and I'm 25 years old.
I'm an easy-going, job-hopping part-timer.
Right now, I work part time at a handmade noodle shop.
Making noodles is difficult
and it was really hard for me in the beginning.
But my kind boss kept encouraging me
and I'm gradually getting to enjoy my work.
Welcome!
Kitsune Udon for me.
Tanuki Udon for me.
Okay, one Kitsune and one Tanuki.
Kintaro!
Yes, Sir. One Kitsune and one Tanuki...
I'm learning, learning.
Let me pour you some fresh tea.
Hey, Chef! These noodles aren't firm enough!
Who the hell made these noodles?
I'm sorry. He's young, but he does have talent.
Please, take a long-range view of him.
The road to the perfect noodle is a tough one!
Wandering Student
Danger! The Virgin's First Love
Handmade Noodle Shop Ganeya, Udon
But for a modern young man to learn to make handmade noodles is just...
I'm home!
Welcome!
You're home early, aren't you?
One of my classes was canceled.
Cute little Nori is back!
And Mr. Sakata's here again.
Kintaro!
Nori, welcome back.
I'll decorate your room with some of these flowers too!
Really? Thank you.
Nori is so nice.
Oh, Mr. Sakata, how were Kintaro's noodles?
Well, I guess the noodles had fairly good character.
I'm so happy to hear that.
Mr. Sakata said it was good, so we have nothing to worry about.
Right, Father?
Well, I'll take the long-range view of you.
Do your best or I won't forgive you, young man.
Yes, Sir, I'll do my best.
You've got a lot of enthusiasm, so you'll be fine.
Really, you've been a big help.
Everybody is so kind and encouraging.
This is the first time I've worked in such a welcoming place.
Kintaro, I'll be cheering for you too.
Nori...
Right! Watch me, everyone.
Wow...
Don't get carried away!
I'm sorry...
Check, please.
Yes, right away.
Hello.
Oh, Mr. Kogure...
This is a get-well gift.
Oh, you shouldn't have.
How are you feeling, Father?
Thank you for your kindness. I'm getting better.
I'm glad to hear that.
Yo!
Are you on business today?
Yes, there's a building near here that my company invested in.
I just dropped by to see you.
I see.
Then, please have a bowl of noodles before you go.
Well, I won't hesitate to accept your offer.
Menu
Oh, that was so good. Thank you.
Handmade noodles certainly are different in texture.
Thank you very much.
How much?
It's on us. I still haven't thanked you enough for your kindness, after all.
Oh, no, I couldn't...
Don't worry about it.
But I still feel bad...
No, I feel much worse than you feel.
Really?
Really.
Well, thank you then.
You are more than welcome.
Oh, Miss Noriko.
Yes?
Won't you come to see the ship with me sometime?
The ship my company uses for business is in port right now.
Oh, how impressive!
Oh no, it only displaces 200,000 tons. It's not that impressive.
Wouldn't it be troublesome for you?
Not at all.
Did you drive here today?
Yes, excuse me, but I parked it out front.
Mr. Kogure...
Thank you for everything.
When my father was in that hit and run accident,
if you hadn't passed by and taken him to the hospital,
who knows what might have happened to him?
What I did was only natural.
I'll see you next Sunday.
Yes, I'll be looking forward to it.
Yes?
Good evening.
Nori...
Wow, what a strange shape this morning glory has.
No, it's a Chinese bellflower.
The dandelion is cute too.
This is a China aster.
You are so funny, Kintaro.
What? Really? Am I that funny?
You really love flowers, don't you Nori?
Yes.
I like flowers of course, but...
I just want to arrange flowers for the person I love.
That's my current goal.
How educational.
Wow, what a great feeling!
Nori, would you marry me?
But this is too sudden.
I love you, Nori.
Shoot, I'm gonna get a chill after the bath.
Health Land Tamayu
Study, la la la, study...
What?
Mr. Kogure?
Don't!
Say hi to the old boss!
Yes, Sir.
Wow, that Mr. Kogure is such a playboy!
He sure is a worldly-wise guy.
Hiroshi, honey?
What?
Are you sure that we'll be able to start our own business?
Yeah, my plan is on schedule.
I finally kissed the daughter of the noodle shop chef you ran over.
We just need one more push.
After a week, she won't be able to forget my sexy body
and she'll marry me within a month.
Then I'll transfer the deed to the land and building and close the noodle shop.
I'll open the bar and divorce her within six months,
and then I'll bring you as the manager right away.
Wow, Hiroshi! You're so clever!
People do say that a lot.
Honey, don't you fall for that girl for real.
Don't be stupid. Who'd fall for an old-fashioned brat like her?
But, Hiroshi, you like women...
That's enough! You think I'd seriously fall for that brat?!
Maybe it's a joke, but it's making me mad! With that bitch?!
I'm sorry, Hiroshi. Please don't be angry!
I'm not going to forgive you!
What?
Excuse me, but was what you just said true?
You, you're...
Yes, I'm Kintaro Oe. I work at that noodle shop.
You were standing there, eavesdropping, weren't you?!
No, I was sitting and listening.
Please! Nori is a very nice girl.
And the chef and his wife are very kind people.
Please, don't do a mean thing like that to them.
You little shit!
Listen, I'm a 2nd degree black belt in Karate,
and the Saiaku Gang has pledged their Ioyalty to me.
Don't you say anything stupid to the noodle shop people.
If you say anything, I'll kill you!
Mr. Kintaro?
What?
What happened to you? Are you all right?
I just fell. I'm okay. I'm okay.
Check, please.
Oh, yes, Sir! Thank you very much. That'll be 650 yen.
Out of 1,000 yen. One moment please.
Nori's in love with him.
She's been tricked by that good-for-nothing,
and now the maiden's first love will be crumble in the darkness.
Oh, Nori, where are you going?
Oh, nowhere. Out and about.
Noriko, are you going out?
Yes.
You're all dressed up, so you're going on a date, aren't you?
Yes, Mother.
Have fun.
Yes.
A date?!
Today's second race is already showing signs of an unexpected development.
Turning the last corner, Echigobryan is in the lead,
followed by Kitasanboy at two lengths.
They're coming down the final straightaway,
Kitasanboy is going faster, Kitasanboy is catching up!
And between the two, Murabakushinoh is coming up!
Echigobryan is first, Murabakushinoh is second, and Kitasanboy is third!
Oh, both the yellow and red caps lost!
This isn't that easy.
But I never knew there were private rooms at the horse tracks.
Yes, nowadays, they make them in places like these too.
By the way, can I hear your answer to my proposal now?
I still can't make up my mind.
I like you, Mr. Kogure,
but I'd worry about my parents after I left the house.
I love you.
Oh, stop it, Mr. Kogure. We're not married yet.
That's what she says, but I'm sure her body cannot resist this.
First of all, from the top.
No, you can't!
What? That's strange.
I'm sure I unbuttoned it.
Then from the bottom.
I said, you can't.
What the hell?!
This bitch is tough.
I'll have to do something about these hands first.
But what big hands she has!
She couldn't keep herself silent.
So, she's the type whose voice gets thick when she gets excited.
All right! I'll finish her with the Kogure Special Corkscrew Kiss!
White-out...
I'm going home.
Impossible! You were all excited until just a second ago!
Please, let me go home for today.
Well, I guess it's okay. I got pretty far anyway.
I wonder if I'm being stubborn?
Am I too hung up on things that aren't important?
Say, Kintaro, what do you think?
I'm feeling pale.
Are you sick or something?
You haven't been so well lately.
I'm okay.
Working here is too much for you, isn't it?
But you've been a really big help to my parents.
How long can you stay here?
Well, I guess until your father's arm gets better.
Kintaro, is it possible for you to stay here forever?
If you want me to, I...
Because if I get married and leave the house,
my parents would be all by themselves.
Nori, what did you just say?
Mr. Kogure proposed to me the other day,
and I haven't been able to make up my mind,
but now I'm thinking about accepting his proposal.
I'm thinking that it's not right to hesitate for such a long time.
Nori, why don't you take more time to think about it?
There might be some problems.
Well, but...
Have you consulted with your parents?
I'm sorry about what I said.
I didn't mean to cause you any trouble.
I'll ask Mr. Kogure to move in here with my parents.
Living together with that pervert?!
Well, Nori...
How can you talk about him like that when you don't know him?
No, no!
What I meant was,
whether or not Mr. Kogure is worthy of being your husband, Nori...
You don't think I'm a worthy match for Mr. Kogure?
No, that's not it!
I thought you would agree with me and encourage me.
Oh, God!
I'm sorry to have wasted your time with a stupid story.
Wait, Nori!
Oh, now she hates me.
Why have I been hesitating so long?
I know I won't find him in a place like this.
Please, please leave Nori alone.
You idiot! We had it all planned, starting with her father's accident!
You expect me to stop now?!
I'm begging you. I promise I won't tell anybody.
Bastard... You think I'm a joke, don't you?!
No way!
Shut up! It was a mistake to go easy on you last time!
Hey, I wonder if this boy wants a cut?
You, shut up!
Nori's been thinking really hard about this
and she's a really nice, earnest girl. Please don't be mean to her.
Nice and earnest girl? Whatever!
The other day she got so excited, her voice sounded like a mans!
But that's...
She's nothing but a perverted little brat!
But...
I'm not going easy on you anymore!
Nori...
Mr. Kogure...
Nori, let me introduce you!
This is my girlfriend and her name is Non-chan.
She's been a perverted brat since she was little.
We were just talking about her.
Yes, he's right. Kintaro was introducing her to me.
I've had enough lies.
Nori...
Wait a second!
My plan was about to succeed and you ruined it!
Honey!
Honey, are you okay?
I hit him for real!
I've made trivial use of what I learned at the Kenpo Dojo.
I've still got a lot to learn.
The difference of experience is so obvious!
Oh, it's tough on my old bones.
Hey, Chef!
Noodles made by an old man are no good!
You're gonna have to retire and let Kintaro take over.
By the way, I haven't seen Nori in a while. Is something wrong?
Well, she's caught a little cold, so she's resting in her room.
I see.
I hope that's all.
She's at a difficult age, so you should take good care of her.
Nori, it's me, Kintaro.
I came here today to say goodbye.
Well, a lot of things have happened,
but I want you to cheer up and live a full life.
I apologize for lying to you the other day.
You may come in.
I'm sorry to have worried you.
I was really shocked at the time, but it's okay now. I'm over it.
That's good. Then you're better now?
Yes! I'm sorry to have caused you so much trouble, Kintaro.
No, don't worry. I just want you to be well.
Kintaro, please look at this.
Wow, did you make this?
Yes, I did. What do you think of it?
It's really cute!
I was thinking about you, Kintaro,
while I was arranging these flowers.
I didn't recognize your kindness towards me at all,
but you're the reason why I'm all right now, Kintaro.
Well... I... these flowers...
I... I think I...
You're going to give that to the person you love, right?
Those flowers...
You said you wanted to arrange flowers for the person you love.
I guess we need to find a person who likes your flowers, Nori.
Me, I keep making mistakes with the name of the flowers.
What were they? Morning glories...
And...
Chinese bellflowers?
Yes, that's it.
Even though they're totally different from up close.
At that time, I laughed so hard.
Of course, you'd laugh.
I need to study harder.
Kintaro, how many noodles do you want to take with you?
Right! I'll be right there!
Thank you for everything.
Take care.
I learned so much from you.
Oh, you were a great help to us.
If you come this way again, come visit to have some noodles.
I will, I promise.
Goodbye!
Good luck!
To Kintaro
My name is Kintaro Oe, age twenty-five.
I'm currently studying about life!