RAMEN FIGHTER MIKI
You may stammer when you speak, but deep in your heart...
...you've got instincts that burn in a blaze of glory.
I know it's in you.
In love and at play somehow you have a reserved kind of common sense.
I'm sure that at this rate... It'll just be an everyday prototype of life.
Boys and girls, round and round Dance a radical dance
It's a delusion that you want to dance it, so shout, Live de Dive, Wild Spice
If you can just fly for a second...
You want to lay claim to your dreams.
Go forth into the invincible present! Get up and go!
Onimaru Burial Technique!
Flying Peregrine Falcon Kick!
Come back here!
We'll put an end to this today, Nya!
Try it if you can!
I won't let you get away, Onimaru-san!
Let's see who'll pay for this!
You are!
Stop fooling around!
She yelled at you.
I guess no one can stop the Missus.
Ohta-san, what are you trying to say?
Even you are no match against her, Miki-chan.
And these two can never beat Miki-chan.
What you said was unforgivable!
But it's the truth, isn't it?
She's definitely a scary person.
When your eyes meet hers, you feel weak at the knees.
Come to think of it, I never thought about challenging her, Nya.
Maybe I already know the result by instinct, Nya.
Right?
But I wouldn't want to live in fear.
We must find her weakness...
Does she have a weakness?
Onimaru-san, does she have any weakness?
My mother's weakness...
It seems like there's no other choice...
Why don't we use teamwork?
I see, us three will work together to find out her weakness, Nya!
Okay! Fine!
Listen up! We all need to use our wisdom and strength, Nya!
Okay! You're right.
All right, we're united as one, Nya!
Yeah!
I'm telling you, it's impossible.
GIANT STAR THAT'S ABOUT TO FALL
Take her down!
Missus Countermeasure Committee!
There is no such thing as a human being without any weaknesses.
I'm sure she has some kind of weakness.
For example, does she fear any type of animal?
Uh, I never saw her being afraid of animals.
Any food she dislikes, Nya?
Um...
I don't think so.
There's no other choice. I'll have to use a secret technique.
Secret technique?
It is my important pet Poemy-chan.
I'll have to count on my pet now!
What's wrong?
This is bad. I forgot to buy some shrimp.
I can't believe I forgot about that.
What?
Huh?
Yes!
I didn't know we had any shrimp left.
What?
I'll have to boil this.
No! Don't!
Sting
She went down in defeat, nya.
I hope you rest in peace, Megumi.
Your efforts will not be wasted, Nya.
Oh my. You were frightened?
This is it, Onimaru Miki!
Did you chop the cabbage finely?
Let's see...
How does this look?
You chopped it into chunks!
Let me do it!
I'm back! I wonder if Megumi-chan is okay.
Welcome back, Mother. We prepared a meal for you.
Here you go!
Pork bun and dumplings?
Yeah. Go ahead!
How come you two are not eating?
I'm not that hungry.
Me neither. I already ate.
In a way, I feel this is unfair since it's like a surprise attack.
But this is the only way we can defeat her.
Red peppers are inside the pork bun.
And custard cream inside those dumplings.
If she tastes something that is unexpected...
You shaped it pretty good. That's a surprise.
I guess I'll eat it then.
Hm, this is...
What? What is it?
Is this supposed to be Sichuan style? It's a bit too hot.
Let's see how the dumplings are...
Hm, this is...
What? What is it?
Is this supposed to be Guangdong style? It's too sweet.
It's over.
I can't believe we used such a dirty, surprise attack on her.
But it was useless against her.
I'm heading out on a journey to discover my true self.
I wish you luck, Onimaru Miki, Nya...
Good luck to you too.
What was his name again?
The Missus's weakness, eh?
Even I could've missed a thing or two. Can't you think of something?
Come to think of it, when you were out for delivery...
You're not supposed to tell her about last week's incident!
Yes.
Then that's your weakness?
It landed on my face all of a sudden...
What's the weakness?
I don't have any!
Listen up, Aki-chan! Don't tell Miki even if it means death.
Y-yes.
You know what will happen if you tell her, right?
Well, I'm going to die either way.
This is really troublesome...
What landed on her face?
What?
Who's there?
Now, tell me what it is.
What a creepy smile!
If I tell you I don't know, then I really don't know.
If you don't tell me what it is, then the shutters to your store...
...will never open again!
Come on!
Cough it up!
How's this?
What's going on?
Is someone getting bullied?
I'm not done yet!
What are you people doing...
Stop!
Please stop!
Can't you see the tears?
What are you doing?
It's his hobby!
Sorry for interrupting. Enjoy...
Don't go!
Why did it have to be like this?
You didn't cough it up after all. Pretty tough guy...
"Landed on my face all of a sudden"... could it be some living thing?
And so, I was very close to telling her everything.
Sorry about that. It's all my fault...
That's right. Why is this happening to me?
Mother! Days of being picked by you...
It all ends today!
Stop messing up the store!
Bravo! She could tell them apart in an instant!
Stop playing these foolish games!
I see, it wasn't in group A!
Then how about this one?
Idiot, you asked for it...
Disgusting...
Did she notice?
You felt uneasy just now.
I guess there's something you don't like in one of these things.
This is bad!
Her legendary status as the greatest will come to an end!
Missus, I know this sounds like a one-sided view, but...
...you should never show that you're weak!
You always have to be a strong, reliable character! Please!
Now say it.
Which bug do you hate?
Earthworm?
Caterpillar?
Or is it the spider?
Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on!
Which is your least favorite?
Your face!
Oh, no! It's over!
Compared to her face, this spider is much cuter.
You're the greatest, Missus!
Greatest, huh?
I guess it's not bad to be thought as the greatest.
Sorry, I couldn't use you guys...
I'm really glad.
Onimaru style!
Onimaru Burial Technique!
Flying Peregrine Falcon Kick!
That's enough!
Ouch...
Here!
Hurry up and deliver this!
I'm on my way!
Unbelievable. Why did she turn out like that?
Unbelievable, Nya!
THOUGHTFUL MOTHER
Thanks for the meal!
Thanks for coming!
Now, we'll answer questions presented by the viewers.
We had many questions concerning child care.
Problems concerning discipline and education really caught our eye.
What do you think?
Well, you shouldn't tell your kids to do this and that from an early age.
You should raise your children free from all cares.
And when they're really free from all cares, education fixes it.
If the parent tries to force their opinions...
...onto their child then the child is likely to rebel.
Your child will turn out bad.
Now that I think about it...
Hey!
Maybe she turned out to be like that because...
...I didn't raise Miki the right way.
I guess it's all my fault.
You think we'd let you pass?
Interesting. I guess I'll give it a try.
You!
Why you!
Shut up!
Damn!
Oh no...
What should I do?
If the child rebels a lot, or if they don't listen...
...you should approach them with a smile.
If you have to scold them, then try humoring them by using gags.
Communicating with kids that way seems to be effective.
I see.
Smiles and gags.
I'm sorry, Mother!
I had an accident and dropped all the food in the river...
Really?
Were you hurt?
We can just make another ramen.
If we make delicious things, then the customers will wait.
Huh? Who are you?
What are you saying? I'm Onimaru Makiko.
I'm your mother.
So you have the same surname.
Outsiders should stay out of the kitchen!
Hey, hey, you're going to treat your mother like an outsider?
When did you learn how to smile like that?
Where and how many years did you practice that? Say it!
Now, stop talking a bunch of nonsense.
Go deliver this one more time.
Why is she so kind?
That smile...
Weird, it's definitely weird. Usually she's...
Why are you acting like a baby?
It's creepy!
And you want me to bring it like this?
What are you talking about?
We bring the food to our customers on a tray at the restaurant.
You walk three steps from the counter to the customer, but...
...now it's just several thousand steps for delivery.
So, not much of a difference!
But in reality, it's three steps to a thousand.
This is so funny!
M-Makiko gag?
Oh, you made a mess.
I'll make a new one, so you just wait.
Be careful now!
What was that all about? Creepy...
I got it! This must be a new method of punishment!
If I don't do my job right, then she's going to keep doing this!
This is very effective...
I thought that joke was going to be good.
It wasn't good?
Honestly, if you have to explain what the gag is...
...then it's no longer a gag.
It's not funny at all?
It seems that way...
I got it!
Let's practice!
Really?
I'm counting on you!
Let's see... we'll start off with something easy.
How about some feeble jokes?
Huh?
Feeble jokes?
Chicken was afraid because he was a chicken.
That was bad...
Hot drinks make you look hot.
A canner can can many cans. How about that?
It's like the ice age!
Kayahara-sensei! How long have you been sitting there?
I've been here the whole time.
But why are you practicing feeble jokes all of a sudden?
Well, this morning on TV...
That's what they said. Maybe I was too hard on her...
Of course not!
If you didn't discipline and educate Miki-chan the way you did, imagine what...
...she would've been like!
So you're saying she would've been good for nothing anyway, right?
No, it's just that I wanted to say that you didn't do anything wrong!
I too feel the same way!
I just hope my thoughts reach out to her, so that she can turn out okay.
You have nothing to worry about!
If the parent is steady, then the child is more likely to depend on them.
So if the parent shows their weakness to the child, then...
...the child will turn out to be steady.
Parent showing their weakness?
That's it!
Missus, I have a great idea!
What?
You can count on me!
Get out of my way!
If I don't deliver this...
...my mother is going to greet me with a smile!
That's a wonderful thing...
Stop saying a bunch of nonsense to strangers!
Miki-chan!
Why do you have to beat up so many people?
I don't know! They started it!
I thought we could win if we had numbers...
Wrong!
Miki-chan, there's something wrong with your mother!
I'm sure there is...
She came up with that really scary punishment.
That's not it!
Your mother collapsed!
What?
Then she was acting all kind because she wasn't feeling well?
I guess...
Then I should do my job instead of messing with these people.
That's right!
Fine. I'll deliver this and get back real fast!
Okay!
Yes, this is good!
You guys, I think I'll just let you go for today...
Well, I told you what you need to know.
You bastards...
It's all your fault! Bastards!
So just as we planned, we should put Miki-chan in charge of the restaurant.
I wonder if it's going to work.
Are you okay, Mother?
Ah, Miki, I'll be better if I get some sleep, but the restaurant...
I'll take care of the restaurant! I'll do whatever I can!
I'll help out too!
Okay!
Are you sure she's going to be okay?
You should learn to trust your daughter.
I would if I could...
Let's trust your daughter!
What's important to a child is not a smile or humor...
...but the trust of a parent.
Right.
Hello!
Welcome!
Can I get some ramen?
Sure!
Where's your mother?
She's not feeling well.
What? The Missus is sick?
Yes, so I'm going to do my best to take her place today!
Miki-chan!
I didn't get my fried rice yet!
Oh, sorry about that! It'll be right out!
I'm sorry, but the ramen will take a while.
It's okay. Good luck!
Okay, got it!
So everyone!
Hurry up and work!
Come on!
Hey Ohta! Your hands aren't moving! Are you out of energy?
Shut up! I hardly got any sleep or rest!
Hey you! Do your work more efficiently!
I can't move because of this iron ball!
Actually...
You should cook!
I wouldn't ask you to do it if I can cook!
I can't take this anymore!
Interesting.
You want to fight?
They're going to fight again!
There they go!
Looks like there are lots of customers today.
Yes, you should be proud.
It sounds interesting. Maybe I should take a peek...
Sounds very cheerful.
I guess they're doing really well.
Take that!
It's not over yet!
Yeah!
You're the best!
I guess.
What are you doing?
My fists work best for you!
Parents should trust their child...
But not this one...
As you go running into the sunset, you can only see what's in front of you.
And you go past me like the wind. So I can't take my eyes off you.
Even when I'm focusing on going home... Whenever I'm lost and want to cry...
...I know you're going to make a mess of everything...
...by laughing out loud and jumping around.
You don't care what others may think. And you also hate what's not fair.
After you've run off there's a breeze left behind...
...a breeze made of your smile.
You're invincible and bouncy... When you're serious you're wonderful.
You're awkward and you're a bad liar. But even so, l love you.
You're invincible and bouncy...
When you're serious you're wonderful.
l love that smile of yours, so someday l'll look out for you...
Mother, you really don't fear anything?
I fear lots of things. Steamed buns, tea, and even money.
You're full of lies!