Now it's time for today's hair-part ratio divination countdown!
What's a "hair-part ratio divination"?
First, 5th place, ratio 7:3. Your lucky ingredient is sugar.
The next is 4th place, ratio 8:2. Your lucky object is an eraser!
I noticed all three of you part your hair in 6:4 ratio.
3rd place, down the middle...
Now that you mention it, you're right.
They haven't mentioned our hair-part ratio yet.
2nd place, ratio 9:1. Your lucky object is square glasses.
I think maybe we're next.
And finally, first place:
Ratio 6:4.
Amazing. We're all in first place.
Everything will go well for you today.
You can be confident in work and love.
You lucky bag is a plastic bag.
"Lucky bag"? This is silly.
I need to go buy plastic bags anyway.
I'll go shopping for them later.
Proprietor, I'm using the restroom.
Last place...
Please go ahead.
All combed back.
But they're talking about hair parts. How does combing back count?
Everything will go in reverse today. Nothing will go well no matter what you do.
Maybe you should just stay home today!
Your lucky sweet is cheesecake.
Your lucky place of birth is the Osaka district.
They had all combed back in last place yesterday and the day before yesterday.
Is that so?
And the divinations have come true every time.
I've been so unlucky lately.
That's ridiculous. It's all made up.
No, they come true, I'm telling you.
Can I tell you about it?
About how unlucky I've been lately?
I went to a nearby ramen shop today.
There was a bug in my Chinese pork ramen.
So I told the manager about it. And then...
Edawakare-san.
Hm?
There's a stink-bug on your shoulder.
You see? I told you.
It's just coincidence, that's all.
Get it off! Get it off!
No way, no way, no way! I can't stand bugs!
Hey! Hey!
I can't stand bugs either, Kanna-chan! Take it off me!
Where is it?
Right there, right there.
This thing?
You're making a big deal out of nothing.
There.
Ouch! Get it off! Get it off!
Serves you right.
Take it off!
I'm going shopping.
See you later.
Take it off!
Natsuki-chan, please fill the sugar bowl.
Will do.
Kindly shut up!
I said take it off!
Episode 9 Choices of Crime and Punishment
Bicycle Racing
All right, this is it.
I can't lose this...
Here you go.
Choice - A
Go!
Keep going! Go!
Pass him! Pass!
You gotta be kidding...
So unlucky... one misfortune after the next, that's my life.
How am I going to eat this month?
I know, right?
Wipe that grin off your face.
You gotta be kidding!
Welcome.
Okay.
Hand over the cash in the register.
Hurry up!
Put everything you got in a bag!
Hurry up!
Faster!
What the...
I'll cut you!
Are you okay? He didn't hurt you, did he?
Yes...
Please call the police immediately.
Hold it!
What does she want?
En route
Is something the matter?
Oh. No.
There's been this tiny fly buzzing around in here.
I'm sorry.
Huh?
We've had to stop at one red light after the next.
I guess so.
It's my fault, you know.
Is that so?
I've had nothing but bad luck today. Everything I do turns bad.
I'm pretty unlucky myself.
Is that so?
But not as much as me, I'll bet.
Can I tell you about my bad luck?
I went to a ramen shop today, and the ramen had a bug in it.
It was sitting on top of the dried pork.
I can relate to that.
But there's more. I called the manager over right away,
after thumping the bowl on top of the counte and saying "Excuse me."
But because I thumped the bowl, the bug flew away.
By the time the manager came over, the bug was gone.
So to change the subject I said, "May I have a glass of water?"
Now I had two glasses of water I was obliged to drink, so I got bloated.
The manager was looking at me like "What's wrong with this guy?"
It was the pits.
Wow... so you didn't eat the ramen?
I ate it. I had to. But I didn't eat the pork.
I see...
I ordered a hamburger today, and the burger slipped out on the floor.
So I just ate the bun and lettuce.
A stink-bug landed on my shoulder today.
I sat on a wad of chewing gum today.
I went to the toilet today, and they were out of toilet paper...
That happened to me, too.
Is that so?
Yes.
I reached for a new roll on the shelf, then my wallet fell in the toilet.
It was the pits.
I forgot to turn off the air conditioner before I left home.
My electricity got shut off today.
Huh?
I lost the payment for the electricity bill at the bike races.
Bike races...
I'm late on rent, too, so I had to make fast money.
I bet on the most promising cyclist, but the long shot came in.
I went ape after that and tried to rob a convenience store,
but that attempt failed, too.
I see...
Huh? Rob a convenience store?
Yes.
Did you get caught?
No.
Are you on the run?
Yes.
That's not good, don't you think?
It's not.
Oh, man.
Sorry about this.
That makes me even unluckier than you.
Huh?
Now I'm getting threatened by a robber! That's the worst luck ever!
I guess so.
Two unlucky people sharing bad luck stories. I was starting to like you.
But now an unlucky guy is making life hell for me.
How unlucky can I get?
Go rob a lucky guy's taxi, why don't you?
Oh, man, it's gone from bad to worse!
What do you want from me? Money?
Well, take me someplace far away.
Then give me your cash when I get off.
And then what'll you do?
Um... maybe go into hiding for a while.
You can't hide. You should turn yourself in.
Huh? I don't want to.
You can't escape. You're on the store's security camera now.
I had the hood and mask on.
Forget it. Don't underestimate the police.
Besides, you're unlucky.
Don't be stubborn about it.
Dear Time Taxi customer We will return to the past of your choice
A convenience store robber?
I chased him but he got away.
Did you call the police?
I think the cashier called them.
Well, let the police handle it.
I know, but the taxi he got in...
I think it was Edawakare-san's taxi.
You're kidding.
I was far away so I can't be totally sure, but...
He must've given him a ride without knowing.
Edawakare-san sure is unlucky.
But the robber has a weapon, right?
Yes. He had a box-cutter.
This is bad.
If it's Edawakare-san's taxi, then yeah.
I'm going to call him.
I wonder if he'll answer.
Let me take this.
Incoming Cafe Choice
Hello? Hello?
Anyway, the robbery was just an attempt. You didn't succeed.
If you turn yourself in now, they'll lighten your sentence.
So let's go do that, okay?
Hey.
What is this?
What's what?
This pamphlet.
Is this a special kind of taxi?
Well... yes.
What does this mean? It can go back in time?
return to the past
Yeah.
Seriously? That's amazing.
I know.
Go back, then.
But you have no money, do you, sir?
I can't go back knowing you can't pay me.
Oh, it doesn't matter.
Why is that?
Because I'm a robber. I don't have to pay the fare.
What have I got this blade for?
Huh?
Stop blabbering and go back.
Go back to when?
Let's see... to before I lose money at the bike track.
If I don't lose at the bike race, I won't become a robber.
So go back to before I lose at the race.
To before you lose money at the bike race?
That's right.
And since I know who wins the race, I'll bet on the long shot.
Then I'll rake in a bundle.
All right, that's settled. Let's see, it was the 1:00 race, so...
go back to 12:50!
I can't do that.
Huh?
Of course I can't. It'd be unethical.
You're trying to undo your crime and make money at the same time!
So what? Let me slide just this once. You know how unlucky I've been.
I can't. It's immoral. I can't do it.
I'm telling you, go back.
That thing's dangerous.
I'm a robber! What's morality got to do with it?
Come on. Go back. Do it now.
Because if you don't, I'll stab you.
Just a second here.
Your threat would be valid if you wanted my cash.
But it's invalid if you want me to "go back."
What do you mean?
Sir, you're pointing a blade at me and demanding to go back, aren't you?
Yeah.
So I'm faced with the choice of going back or getting killed.
That's right.
Of course I don't want to die, so I will go back.
But when we're back, you won't have the box-cutter anymore.
Which means you'll become an empty-handed, cutter-less customer.
Yeah.
Which means you won't have anything to threaten me with.
Which means we'll be equals.
But then you'll owe me for an expensive fare.
Can you pay it?
I can't.
Then I can't go back.
But I can pay you after I win at the track.
But you're acting unethically, so I will stop you.
I will, because you'll be empty-handed.
But I have a blade now. So you'd better go back.
For now.
Your choice is to go back or die.
So of course you'll go back.
But if you go back, you'll be left with the choice of paying or going to the police.
I'm getting really confused.
Criminal Detective
Barricade Detective! You are completely surrounded!
Throw down your weapon and come out with your hands up!
Barricade Detective!
Shut up!
Help me!
Don't worry, Hostage Detective. We'll rescue you.
I hope Edawakare-san is all right...
Newsflash
I am Criminal Detective!
Bank robbery at Ayumi Bank Somi Branch in Hama-ku, Tokyo; robber armed with a gun, on the run
On the run with a gun... how scary.
It's not the same guy, right?
Right.
I'm glad it's not the same one.
Nothing to be glad about.
Isn't it?
That's enough, now go back.
I'm not going back.
I'm going to stab you. You okay with that?
I'm not okay with that.
Then go back.
All right, already.
Put this on.
What is this?
Do I have to wear this?
Yeah.
I'll go back, but you have to watch this first.
What?
It's safety instructions. Please push Play.
Thank you for your patronage.
Please watch this safety instruction video.
For the safety of our customers
Please pay careful attention.
Please make sure your seatbelt is securely fastened.
Always keep your seatbelt on in preparation for unexpected disturbances.
Please keep it fastened even when you are sleeping.
Please enjoy a comfortable time travel experience.
Did I really have to watch that?
Hey, what is this?
Shut up. Drive.
Drive? I've already claimed this cab!
Shut up. Drive.
Get out if you don't want to get hurt.
Shut up if you don't want to die.
Hurry up. Get moving.
Shut up if you don't want to die.
Hurry up. Get moving.
Is that thing real?
Want me to pull the trigger and see?
No, don't bother.
Get moving. Hurry up.
I will, b-b-b-but this is all happening so fast.
Um, well, could you clarify your situation first?
Clarify?
Yes. First of all, who are you?
Who cares who I am?
Well, the fact you're pointing a gun at me must mean you're a bad guy.
I suppose I am.
Like a bank robber or something?
Bingo. I'm on the run.
So get this thing moving.
I will, I will. But one more thing.
Do the two of you know each other?
No. We've just met.
In other words, you two are totally unrelated?
That's right.
I see. In other words, two totally unrelated robbers
have converged into one taxi. That's what this is, right?
I can't believe this is happening.
It's your fault. You should've just gone back.
Don't blame me, I'm the victim here.
Never mind all that.
Sorry, I'll get moving.
Oh, yeah. You. Get in the front.
Huh?
I'll shoot.
I'll shoot you in the face.
Oh, yes. Yes.
And one more thing. Hand over the box-cutter.
Or I'll shoot. I'll shoot you in the face.
Yes.
You were trying to rob him with this thing?
Sort of, yes.
Seriously? How reckless.
It certainly is, now that you mention it.
Where'd you buy this thing?
I didn't buy it, I stole it.
He tried to rob a convenience store with the box-cutter.
With this thing, huh?
But it was a failed attempt, and he came scurrying into this cab.
You're mocking me, aren't you?
I'm not mocking you.
You are mocking me. I'll kill you.
Sorry, but you can't kill me now.
Huh?
Because you don't have the box-cutter anymore.
Oh, yeah.
Let me tell you something. Your situation changed
the very moment he took the box-cutter from you.
You and I are in the same boat now.
Please don't forget that.
This is so obnoxious.
You and I are fellow hostages now, and nothing more.
Boy, you're unlucky.
I sure am.
I'm the one who's unlucky.
Why's that?
Who runs into two robbers on the same day?
Occupied
In such a short period of time, no less?
That's for sure. My bank heist failed, too.
I'm so unlucky.
But then again, I'm the least lucky of us three.
That's true.
Actually, you're downright lucky.
Okay, that's enough. Let's get moving.
Yes. Where to?
It'll be swarming with cops straight ahead. Hang a U-turn.
Yes.
You mean, you're going in that direction?
Yeah, I am.
But that's where the store I tried to rob is.
Is that right? It should be fine.
They won't put up a road block for a convenience store robbery.
You think so?
Anyway, hang a U-y.
Yes.
By the way, what are the goggles for?
Please return the goggles.
I'm getting hungry. Wanna stop somewhere?
There's a convenience store up ahead.
Huh? Really?
Then go get me something.
Who, me?
Yeah.
Well...
What?
That'd be the convenience store I tried to rob.
Really?
I don't think I should go back in there.
Man, you're useless.
Then you go in, driver.
You want me to go in?
Get bread or rice balls or something.
Understood.
What kind of bread would you like?
I'll leave it up to your sensibility, driver.
No, that makes it very difficult.
Because if you leave it up to me, you'll definitely complain.
I'd rather you tell me from the start exactly what you want.
Driver. Does this kind of thing happen to you often?
What do you mean, "often"?
Because that's the kind of thing a gofer would say.
I'm not a gofer. I want to avoid problems. That's why I
wanted you to specify exactly what you wanted.
Okay, okay, just hurry it up.
Okay, then. Just don't complain.
I won't complain.
Wait.
Have you decided on the kind of bread?
No. I just realized I can't let you go.
Huh?
What if you reported me?
Oh. But I won't report you.
How do I know you won't?
What do you want to do, then? Go by yourself?
I will. No, I can't do that, either.
You'll dash off.
I see...
Why don't the two of you go? Then he can't report you.
Oh, I see.
But he'll dash off.
I won't.
Of course you will. You're a robber. I can't trust you.
That's for sure.
What is your problem?
What are we going to do now?
All three of us should go. Then no one will report or dash off.
Oh! Sure, sure!
I said I can't go in there.
That's right, he can't.
You're so useless.
I won't take that from you.
Forget it, forget. Isn't there somewhere else we could go?
There's a family restaurant nearby.
Welcome.
Man, it's packed.
It's going to be a long wait.
Please write your name down and wait here.
Excuse me, how long will we have to wait?
I would say approximately 30 minutes.
What should we do?
Leave.
What should we do?
Is there a drive thru nearby?
Yeah, a drive thru, good idea.
There's a hamburger shop up a ways.
A drive thru?
Yes.
Then the drive thru it is. Drive thru.
Drive Thru
Hello. Order when ready.
One cheeseburger combo with an iced coffee.
Okay.
And one double burger combo. What do you want to drink?
Veggie juice. Oh, and some chicken nuggets.
With veggie juice and an order of chicken nuggets.
Yes.
And I'll have... the teriyaki burger combo. And for the drink...
Life is a continuous series of turning points.
I am at one of those turning points right now.
What is the best drink for a teriyaki burger combo?
Orange juice, or iced coffee?
But it's a high-calorie meal, so oolong tea is also a choice to consider.
Hey, hurry up.
Sorry.
Iced coffee, please.
I covered the food, but you're paying me back, right?
I'm not paying you back.
Okay, I guess I can't demand payment from you.
But I don't know why you don't need to pay me back.
Why is that?
Because he has a gun.
I obey him because he's a robber. But you don't have a weapon.
You're not his friend. You're not my friend, either.
You're a total stranger to me, so why must I treat you?
But I don't have any money at all.
What?
And yet you ordered a hamburger combo. The nerve.
But I was going with the flow. I'm not going to turn down food.
But you added chicken nuggets to the order. That's improper.
Fine, then. Put it on my tab.
When are you going to pay?
On another day.
You won't pay.
I said I'll pay.
You're a robber. I can't trust you.
What can I say to that?
He said he'll pay. Let it go at that.
Right?
You want a chicken nugget?
Sure do!
Don't move!
Awesome! You did it!
All right. Let's go to the police.
Huh? What are you talking about?
You took the gun from the robber.
But I'm a robber, too. I'm not going to the police.
By the way, I'm not paying you back for the burger.
Huh?
No complaints, right?
In that case, you pay me back.
Huh?
You had the gun then, now you don't. We're equal now.
Please pay me back.
Let's stop the back and forth. It's annoying.
But I should be paid back. It's only proper.
It's your treat.
Huh?
Do as I say.
It's your treat.
What business is it of yours?
Man, you're annoying.
I said it's your treat.
I'll shoot you.
Understood.
Okay. That settles it.
What do we do now?
Go back.
Go back where?
Back to before I lose money at the track.
That's what we were talking about in the first place.
Until this guy barged in.
Oh, yeah.
What do you mean, "go back"?
That's the kind of taxi this is.
What do you mean?
It's a taxi that can return to a turning-point juncture in the past.
Turning-point juncture in the past?
It's too much trouble to explain. Read the pamphlet.
Pamphlet?
The pamphlet right here. Here, here.
The details are explained here. There, right there.
I got it! All right!
Okay, don't move. Don't move.
By the way...
Yes?
Now you have the gun. What next?
What do you mean, "what next"?
You have the gun now. What do you demand of us?
First of all, pay me back for the hamburgers.
And you also owe me cab fare.
And then what?
The police. The police.
I'll keep you here, and I'll call the police.
In other words, if we try and run, you'll shoot us dead?
Not shoot dead. I'll shoot not to kill.
You won't shoot us dead?
Uh, yes.
But we'd rather get shot at than get caught.
Huh?
Of course. We'll run as long as we can still move. Right?
Yes.
If he's not going to kill us, we'll definitely run.
I see.
If you're not willing to kill us, what's the point of having that gun?
You think so?
I think so.
If we both jumped him, we could steal the gun back.
After all, he doesn't want to kill us.
That's true.
But it'll hurt real bad.
Better than getting arrested.
Do you even have the guts to pull the trigger?
Huh?
You can't shoot, can you?
He can't shoot.
What will you do?
Perhaps I can't shoot. But I cannot let you have this.
What will you do, then?
Make us all equal.
Make us equal?
This thing is the problem.
There. Now we're equal.
That thing was the source of our troubles.
What'll you do now? Sumo wrestling?
All right.
Oh, we're not equal.
Oh, yeah.
What are you thinking?
Come on. Get in.
Looks like we're back where we started.
I want a dessert of some kind.
A dessert of some kind?
Yeah.
That food was salty. Now I want something sweet.
Right?
Is there a place we can buy something around here?
Oh. There's a cafe I frequent nearby. How about there?
Cafe, huh?
Their cheesecake is amazingly popular.
What, really? I love cheesecake.
Then I recommend the place highly.
All right, let's go there.
By the way...
It's my treat.
Thanks!
Oh yeah, that "going back" thing. What was that all about?
I hear this taxi can go back in time. Right?
Well... that's true.
What's that mean?
Please read the pamphlet for details.
I see... this is amazing.
Dear Time Taxi customer We will return to the past of your choice
Okay, go back, then.
To when?
To... before the bank heist.
Then I won't be guilty of a crime, right?
Well... that's true.
Excuse me, but approximately what time would that be?
I think it was around 1:40.
Which means... that's after my attempted robbery.
Do you mind going a little further back?
I don't want to.
Please, what's the difference?
Get lost. You took my gun and threatened me with it, didn't you?
Why would I want to do you a favor?
But I was just kidding around.
Kidding around? Now you're kidding around.
I wouldn't be in this situation if you didn't do that.
Now I don't have a gun anymore, either.
Out! Okay, let's go back.
What about the cafe?
Let's go back first, then we'll go to the cafe.
Then we can relax and enjoy our teatime.
I suppose so.
It's settled. Let's go.
Understood.
En Route
Returning
Are we really back in time?
Yes. Are you referring to having no time-slip sensation?
Well, aren't we supposed to go through a wormhole or something?
I get that question all the time.
But the newest model can go back without all that.
Oh.
It's like a washing machine. The better the quality, the quieter it is.
I see.
But some people are still unconvinced, so I use this kind of thing,
or use sound effects to make it more convincing.
What? So I don't have to wear this?
That's right.
Are you kidding?
What the heck?
I knew something was funny. Why would we just have to protect our eyes?
I knew it was funny.
But many customers want things like that.
But just protecting the eyes makes no sense.
Just protecting the eyes. You're too funny.
What else can you add to this? Like earmuffs, or something?
Protecting the eyes isn't enough.
You got me on that one, sir.
Huh? The clock on my cell hasn't gone back.
Of course not. Your memories and everything in the cab stay intact.
I see.
But the time outside has gone back to 1:40.
I don't know if I should believe you ...
We'll go to the cafe, then you can see the clock there,
or you can ask someone the time. You'll see.
Let's go to the cafe, then.
Yes. Let's go.
Wait a second. What if we're not back? Then what?
I-If we're not back?
Yeah.
Because if we're not back, I'll kill you.
Huh?
Is that okay with you?
Oh, y-yes.
And then, what'll you do to me?
I'll kill you, too.
What? Wait a second here.
I have nothing to do with this.
I hold you both responsible.
Both responsible? I hope you know what you're doing.
I do.
You sure?
I do. But he says we're both responsible.
All right, all right, I'm just kidding.
He didn't change his story when I threatened him. It should be fine.
Right?
Yes.
Welcome.
Please. Have a seat.
I'll have a cheesecake and iced coffee, please.
Yes.
And you two?
The same thing for me.
Me, too.
Yes, right away.
Hey.
Oh, yes.
Excuse me.
Yes.
What time is it?
Right now?
It's 1:40.
I see. Thank you very much.
See?
I guess it was true.
Isn't this great?
I'm a free man now.
I don't think so.
Huh?
What? What? What?
Freeze!
Move, Okubo.
Move, Kubo.
What? Your name is Kubo?
And you're Okubo?
That worked nicely. Thank you, proprietor.
What is this? What happened?
You want to know?
I'm going to call him.
I wonder if he'll answer.
Let me take this.
Call in Progress Cafe Choice
Your memories and everything in the cab stay intact.
I see.
But the time outside has gone back to 1:40.
I don't know if I should believe you...
We'll go to the cafe, then you can see the clock there,
or you can ask someone the time. You'll see.
Let's go to the cafe, then.
He must mean our cafe.
Natsuki-chan, please call the police.
Yes.
Kanna-chan, please turn the clock back to 1:40.
Yes.
Manager. What do I do?
Please sit still.
Roger.
You never disconnected the call.
I pushed the Talk button, not the Disconnect button.
I see.
They could hear you by the time he barged in with the gun.
Huh?
What a surprise. You came in not just with the store robber,
but the bank robber, too.
I was surprised, too.
But if Kubo-san didn't get in the cab first, we wouldn't have called.
It's all thanks to you, Kubo-san.
That's true. Thank you very much.
Huh?
Oh. In today's hair-part ratio divination, our lucky object is a plastic bag, remember?
That's right. Kanna-chan went to buy plastic bags,
so she was there to see him.
Amazing. It came true.
And all three of them. The unluckiest all-combed-back hair.
Which reminds me, by the way...
Huh?
Where were you born?
Where was I born?
Oh, the lucky place to born was...
All together...
Osaka.
Gunma.
Where?
Gunma.
Okayama.
Those aren't it.
You should've said Osaka.
I'm sorry.
Say 'Osaka' from now on.
Welcome.
Are you still open?
We're still open. Please come in.
I hear the cheesecake here is good.
Manager.
That's Aiko.
Kanna-chan, get her autograph.
I will.
Have her make it out to Cafe Choice.
Cafe Choice? Okay.
Um, may I have your autograph?
"To Cafe Choice"...
Isn't this great?
Where should we post it, manager?
Oh.
What?
Wasn't Aiko-san born in...
Osaka.
The lucky birthplace.
Um...
How'd it go?
I got her autograph, but...
mistaken identity.
To Cafe Choice Numakoshi Hiromi
"Numakoshi Hiromi"?
Who's that?
She works at a clothing store. She said she gets it all the time.
Numakoshi-san?
She was quick to sign it, though.
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The thrilling last episode
I am at one of those turning points right now.
Preview of final episode
He's retiring from Time Taxi?
Goodbye Edawakare
The truth is finally revealed
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