She can't see, hear or speak. So what about it?
She's like Helen Keller, right?
Don't compare her to something else!
Please let her stay at Tokura Apartment.
So that's how it is, dear tenants.
I'm not divorced. Masashi will come back.
She doesn't know that things have names too.
Be useful to someone!
If you can't find it, then go die!
Please let me do it. I wanna teach her various things.
I want to be useful to both you and Umi-chan.
I'm putting my life on it!
Have a safe trip.
Spoon.
Your Mom will be surprised if you can do it.
They're formidable, aren't they? Humans.
Umi, everything in this world surely has its meaning.
They're produced for a purpose.
Let's find it together!
I'm definitely not giving up!
It's LOVE AND PEACE AND ROCK AND SMILE.
Grandma, I may be useful to people.
Perhaps it's good to be alive.
Hana-san?
Thanks.
Eh?
Stop hesitating. You're a mother, right?
Um...
What is it?
Huh?
Let's clean up.
Do you have a moment?
Yes?
Well...
Why is Hana-san angry?
Eh?
Huh?
Eh?
What? Don't you get it?
I was thinking "Well, things are complicated, aren't they?"
and gave you a gentle pat on your head.
But it's pointless, isn't it?
Forget it!
Ow!
Could it be that you're actually stupid?
Looks like it.
That's right. This man is pretty dumb.
There are people who are dumb because they're too honest.
But this Kamemochi Ittaku is just dumb and nothing else.
Please explain to me.
Fukushi-kun.
What, me?
Yes.
But... Anyway, it's Fukuchi.
Forget about that. Why can't you just explain?
What's up with that?
You're so fussy. That's not manly of you.
Quick, Fukushi-kun.
Fine.
Please!
Basically, this is how Hana-chan feels.
Yes.
For Hana-san, it's a complicated emotion.
It's true she's happy that Umi can use a spoon to eat.
Since it's her first time using a spoon, right?
Yes.
But listen. Please think about it.
For you to be able to teach her how to use a spoon
is the same as negating Hana-san's role as a mother.
Isn't that the case? Hana-san's been around Umi-chan since she was born
and yet, in this short period of time, why couldn't she achieve what you did?
It's as if she's a terrible mother
and hasn't put in any effort.
Do you understand?
Is that enough?
Isn't that wrong?
You're probably smart but isn't something wrong?
What's wrong with it?
Because... isn't she obviously angry more than being depressed?
I told you, that's because...
Right? Am I right?
That's because of you, Ittaku.
What do you mean?
Kayou-chan.
Eh?
Just do it.
Why do I have to explain?
Stop complaining and just say it.
Fine.
It's because you're an idiot.
Eh?
In other words, let's say what you just did
was done by a teacher in school
who teaches Umi-chan to be able to do something
she will just be depressed.
"Ah...I didn't put enough effort or thought in it."
She'll be sad and reflect on it. And accept it. Got it?
Ah...somehow.
Now onto why you are the reason she's mad.
"How the heck can a guy like this do it and I can't?!"
She'll think, "Are you kidding me?!"
"Why an idiot like him?". It's irritating. Got it?
Well, that's what it is.
"An idiot"...
Somehow that makes me sad.
Then there's no meaning, right?
Since it makes Hana-san upset.
There's no meaning if it doesn't make her happy.
Why is that?
"Why?" you ask...
So you're saying Hana-san's the target all this time?
That's kinda indecent.
How is that indecent?! It's totally decent!
What?
That's because I like Hana-san.
That's not indecent, right?
That's why I said... Landlady, will you explain?
In short, you said you're doing it for Umi-chan,
but in the end, weren't it because you're aiming for Hana-chan?
It's...it's both of them.
What's wrong with that?
Umi-chan and Hana-san, they're a set. A set.
So it's for both of them. What's wrong with that?
It's only natural since I like her, right?
Shameless.
I think I can somehow understand.
In other words, welfare is something like that too.
For example, what the country's welfare should do for Hana-san and Umi-chan
is not for the sake of Umi-chan only
but also for the well-being and happiness of the whole family.
That's right! As expected from Fukushi-kun!
It's Fukuchi!
It's correct but still doesn't feel right. That's just you being a pervert, isn't it?
Well, well, that's enough for today.
Falling in love with girls makes anyone a pervert, doesn't it? That's natural, right?
WHAT??
That kind of talk is wrong!
In what way?!
You're thinking if you did something for Umi-chan
Hana-san might come to like and date you, right?
Yes, I think about that.
Because I like her, that's why.
She's cute. So what's wrong with having that on my mind?
Holding hands...
Kissing her... or hugging her
I think about it.
My goodness...
I think about it but I don't hope for it.
But because I like her, I want to see her happy face.
I want her to be happy. I'd do anything if it makes her happy.
I want to protect her!
It would be nice if we can be a couple
but that's not gonna happen, right? No matter how you think about it.
So at the very least, I wanna be a dog!
A dog?
Not a tortoise?
That's right, I wanna be a dog.
I want to pledge allegiance to Hana-san!
Putting my life on stake to protect her! I wanna be that kind of dog!
I wanna be a dog!
Hana-san!
That being said, please let me be your dog.
I refuse.
I hate dogs.
Umi.
Of course...it's not that easy to change, isn't it?
But you've gone through a lot just to succeed, right Umi?
Let's continue, okay?
Umi
Umi!
Since he took the trouble to teach you, didn't he?
Right, Umi?
Umi!
I'm beat. Hana-san hates dogs, huh...
I should have said I wanna be a cat.
But no...a cat is a bit...kinda..
That's it, Ittaku! That's wrong, isn't it? Are you really going to be okay?
Kamemochi Ittaku, can you be a miracle man?
Subtitle by avanpiper
Miracle Man
Episode 3
Eh?
Eh? Seriously?
You've got no guts.
Fight a bit more!
Good morning.
Hana-san, by the way, do you like cats?
I hate them.
I don't want a dog or cat, I just want Umi.
I see, that line's good!
Which part of that is good? Are you stupid?
Sorry.
Here.
Have a safe trip!
Please take care of her.
Okay.
Thanks.
Thanks for the hard work.
Yo! Hana-chan, working hard, aren't you?
Hello...
Eh?
Huh?
Wait...get out of my way!
Eh?
Masashi?
Masashi!
It's Masashi, right?
Masashi!
I knew that he's gonna come back.
Let's walk, let's walk
You're amazing, Umi. Enormous sense of curiosity.
Here, it's called "Sandal." Alright, let's go!
Ah...I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
Give it back, give it back.
I'm sorry!
I'm sorry! I'm sorry!
Whoa...you're gonna fall.
(Japanese quilted mattress)
That is called "futon". Futon.
Thanks for waiting. Have a seat.
Yes.
Ah!
Ah..hello. Um, you're Hachifukuro-san right?
Have a seat.
Ah yes! I'll uh...come back.
What the...? He's really shy, isn't he?
"A shy uncle"
Sounds kinda good. A shy uncle.
There's ring of melancholy to it. "Me..lan..cho..ly". Melancholy.
" A shy uncle". Naming the band would be a bit...
Sounds like a comical band.
"Comical". "Comical band".
Alright~!
No! Absolutely can not, over here.
"No"
What it is, Umi?
It's gone.
Do you like it, Umi? Trains. Are you a train nerd?
Then, shall we wait? There's another coming.
What's up, Hana-chan? Do you have a date or something?
Tsk.
We've moved. Address: Tokura Apartment
Eh?
Eh~?
It's coming! It's coming!
What are you doing, Ittaku?
Ah...Fuuko-san.
It's the train, the train. Umi-chan likes trains.
Eh?
Yeah. "Tra...in". Train.
It's coming, it's coming!
Fuuko-san, you too! You too! Alright~
Coming! Coming!
Ah! It's a double! Double! Look!
Please take care of the rest.
Thanks for your hard work!
You too~
What is it? Did you think of something good?
Anyway, it's not worth mentioning, right?
Found it. I'm going to teach her the meaning of Rock.
"Rock"
Spoon, train nerd. Umi, Umi!
Spoon, train nerd, Umi! Umi!
Spoon, train nerd, Umi!
Yay! Rock is awesome!
It's not like Rock is related in any way.
What are you talking about, Fuuko-san? If I don't do it intensely
it won't be transmitted to Umi-chan. Being elegant won't do.
It's Rock. Rock!
Hm...I see.
Oh~yeah~!
SHUT UP!
Whoa, that's scary.
You gotta be kidding me.
I can still endure this kid making a fuss.
That is still something a human can endure.
But why do I have to listen to your horrible singing?!
Just stop it!
But Kayou-san
What?
It's the vibration. Vibration. I want to teach Umi-chan about Rock.
I'm serious. What?
So it seems.
"Baby! Baby! Baby! Baby!"
See?
Do you understand now? Well~ it's the initial impulse, you see.
First time feeling a rhythm.
"Punks don't need skills!"
"We only need intensity! With passion!"
Let's take 100 steps backward. Sure, she reacts to vibration.
She also looks like having fun.
Right?
If that's the case, then there's no need for your horrible singing.
Just play the guitar and quit your singing.
Exactly.
Welcome back, Hana-chan.
Ah...yes.
Welcome back. Here's today's report.
We found out that Umi-chan's a train nerd and loves Rock and Roll.
Eh?
Huh?
Um, did someone look for me?
Nobody.
I see.
Ah, she's here. Come in! A guest.
Eh?
Come in.
Masashi.
Hana, it's been a while.
Eh? This is Umi?
She's grown so much. What should we do?
What do you mean?
What?
Excuse me.
What's up with you?
Hana's boyfriend?
No.
I see.
I'm sorta Umi-chan's friend.
Friend?
You're stupid, aren't you?
What?
So you're not here to see her.
Huh? Oh, you got it wrong.
Then what?
Well, if we don't divorce properly...
They said I can't marry again.
That and...actually I was thinking of getting some money from you.
What is that?
Well... Umi's...
condition means you can apply various things from the government right?
Like money or something. I wanna take some of it.
I have complications myself.
Why did you let someone like him in?
How would I know he...
Are you for real?
Eh? Of course.
Anything wrong with that?
Talk in private, you two. This isn't something you discuss in front of your child.
Ah...no problem at all. This girl can't see or hear.
Enough! What?
Who the heck are you?
That's not the point.
I get it, don't pull me.
Please watch Umi for a while.
Quaint little room you have huh...
By the way, where's Grandma?
Is she dead?
Ah...here.
Wow...it's still here. Brings back memories.
Divorce form
It's really worn out.
So you're still using this. It's tattered.
Alright there you go.
Ittaku, there's nothing you can do being restless like that.
Isn't that wrong? Why did he have to...what's up with him?!
Why did he make Hana-san sad?
What should I do?
How would I know?
What's wrong, Umi-chan?
Wait..wait, ah my glasses.
Ow!
My first time getting hit since I was born.
Isn't that great, Fukushi-kun? Every first time experience is a good thing.
That's right.
Argh~ I can't take it anymore!
Here.
Okay.
This much is all I have.
Thank you.
Are you okay? With this?
Are you fine with this?
As if we don't exist.
Maybe it's better for me to be murdered.
That's the only thing I regret.
What's that? You fool.
Why are you acting cool?
Huh?
But
That Dumb Masashi is dead, right?
You told me to "Grow up" didn't you?
You just became boring.
Who wants an idiot if you really grew up?
Being dumb is your only saving grace.
Why don't you just leave?
Ah hey...
You leaving?
I got what I came for.
Hold it right there, Masashi.
Eh? What did you say?
I hate this. I won't allow it.
What?
Why...
Why did you have to make such a lovely person sad?
Why wouldn't you want to hug such a cute girl like her?
Tell me, why?!
There's definitely something wrong with that!
Anything to do with you?
There is!
I've decided to protect both Hana-san and Umi-chan with my life.
That's why I'll never forgive you!
That's great then right?
I'm leaving anyway so be grateful.
Quit screwing around. That's not the point now!
That's enough.
It's about righteousness now.
Let's stop now.
Let's fight!
It's a duel! A duel!
Stop it, will ya?
Stop it now.
Running away?
Are you a wimp?
Are you Masashi The Wimp?!
Stop it!
I won't! Let's battle it out!
Alright, if you win, then what?
Hug Umi-chan properly!
Even if she can't hear, say goodbye to her properly!
Apologize to Hana-san properly! She's always been
waiting for you to come back!
Apologize properly!
Then, what if I win?
I'll die.
What's that?
You're really an idiot, huh?
Even if I'm an idiot, at least I'm not rotten like you.
I'll wait outside.
Yeah
I told you to stop, didn't I?
I won't.
He's really good in fighting.
Eh?
No, no...even fighting needs you know... feelings, feelings.
I think it's skills.
Eh?
He did boxing and karate too.
Seriously?
Isn't it better to quit?
It's meaningless anyway.
There is meaning to it, doesn't it?
What?
Just stop it.
Ittaku.
Yes?
What would your Grandma say?
Ittaku!
Fight with your life!
YES!
Wait...
Let him go.
But...
So you haven't run away.
Let's finish this.
It's not over yet.
That's enough, right?
I'm not done!
That's enough!
Stop pushing it!
You're dumber than me.
What an idiot.
He is, isn't he?
Truly a heroic loser.
Did he...
divorce you?
Eh?
Yeah...officially.
That's good.
What?
What do you mean?
No...well
I'm not sure if this is the right way to put it...
What is it?
Um...
I'm really not sure if I should say it like this...
Single mothers can get larger support from the government.
Oh...
Thanks. As expected from Fukushi-kun.
No, that's just the truth. I'm Fukuchi by the way.
You're awake...
Are you okay?
Huh?
Did I...
... lose?
"Did I lose?" he said...
I lost...
... didn't I?
You did.
To your heart's content.
Right...
Um...
Huh?
I'm really sorry~!
Eh?
Sometimes he would react beyond expectation.
The psychology of an idiot is hard to read.
Thanks, Baba-chan.
Don't mention it. I'm the Health Committee after all.
I would most likely get tangled up in a fight when I walk around at night.
This kind of stuff? Like disinfectant, I always bring it with me.
Why did I get tangled up in a fight, even though I was just walking?
Somehow we just make people mad, huh.
Eh?
Well yeah...somehow we do, don't we?
Alright, it's done.
Thanks.
Still, you got beaten pretty bad huh...
I told him if I lose, I would die.
Eh? Is that so?
What should I do? I'm still alive.
It's miserable...
Pathetic... is she gonna hate me?
I don't really get it but well...
But I'm not dead...
That's right...
Thank you for waiting. Here you go.
So miserable that I just want to disappear somewhere.
But there's that...
It's necessary, I think.
What is?
Look, you and I, we're the type of people fighting against the world individually right?
Well, you can call them as artists too.
Those kind of people have their own worst episode right?
Well, it's called heroic story too but if you ask which one
rather than pathetic, isn't heroic better?
Ah...indeed.
But isn't getting beat up in a fight and lost, too common?
Well yeah.
You should at least certified dead by a doctor once.
What should I do? I'm covered with misery.
Don't say unnecesarry stuffs, Baba!
If you wanna be a legend, it's not enough with just a miserable episode huh.
So?
Stop it.
In short, people will just be worried and that's it with a miserable episode, right?
We should overturn it.
They'll be worried whether you're really weak.
"What's up with that? That's the worst! I don't get it!"
"Quit screwing around!" They'll come to think like that.
It's different from being just an ordinary man.
No other way but to have a turnaround, right?
I told you to stop! What would an idiot do if you tell him something like this...
I see...
What should I do?
No idea.
I see.
Yeah.
What about joining a triahtlon?
That's completely different.
Completely different huh.
Don't think, Ittaku. The more you think, it would not be worth mentioning.
It's alright to stay miserable.
Yo, Hana-chan!
Here, take this.
Eh? Are you sure?
Sure, sure.
Thank you.
Don't mention it.
I'm back.
Huh?
What?!
Going on a trip. (With Umi-chan)
If love can be joined together, I may be able to bid farewell.
I won't forget even a woman like that.
Still, what a surprise to find people hitchhiking nowadays.
Furthermore, with such a missy.
Actually, we want to ride the bullet train but
we don't have money.
We'll treat you a meal later.
Whatcha talkin' bout? You got no money right?
"C...a...r". Car.
Umi?
That feels good? Mr. Driver, shake it please!
Rock and Roll!
Eh?
Roll!
Yay! Yay!
Whoo~!
"Sh...a..ke". Shake. It's shake.
Rock and Roll! Yay!
Banzai!
Yay!