That guy is still here.
He gives me the creeps. Go run him off.
Run him off? But you...
Take care of it.
Pardon me, sir, but you've had quite a lot to drink.
If you would please pay your bill now...
W-Wait, sir! Your bill!
You're the one who's been drinking everywhere
around here and skipping the bill, aren't you?
We've got proof it's you. Better say your prayers—
What's your problem? You wanna go right now?!
Get him!
Right!
Sorry to keep you so late. I appreciate your help.
See you tomorrow.
Yep.
Don't try to screw around like that again.
This is nothing compared to what you'll get next time.
Damn freak. Let's go.
Right!
Excuse me, there.
I'm home.
Oh, welcome home, Dad.
Sorry, Akane, but could you look after him?
What is this? He's really hurt!
What's all the noise?
Oh, it's you, Dad.
Who's that?
Just a big idiot.
Bakumatsu Gijinden Roman
What a Terrible Face, and a Lavish Banquet!
What? You still haven't found him?
Helper
Decorative Chopsticks
No. I've checked all the places I'd expect him to go...
How could he worry his cute little sister like this?
Where did that fool run off to?
His face looks terrible!
He's totally beat up.
I bet he stole something. His clothes are filthy.
Gross!
Why did Dad bring this guy home?
Hey! Why aren't you guys cleaning?
Oh, yeah!
We're really sorry!
Cleaning! Cleaning!
Oh, good. You're awake.
Um, this is...
My home.
If you're awake, then get out of here.
Well, I'm off.
Take care.
He talks big, but pay him no mind.
Dad has such a sharp tongue...
Hey, don't disrupt your sister!
What are you doing? Give those back!
What? That guy's still here?
He's badly hurt.
It only makes sense to let him stay until he's better.
He hasn't had a bite to eat.
I'm worried about his health.
Just let him be.
I said let him be.
Dad...
Aren't kids great? So innocent.
None of those kids have parents.
Seibei takes in kids like that and raises them as his own.
Isn't he something?
Come on, Dad, you should say something to him.
He hasn't eaten a bite all day today, either.
If this keeps up, he really will collapse.
I told you, just let him be.
What?
It means nothing to me if he collapses or even dies.
Dad! What are you saying?
If that's true, then why did you bring him home?
I just... wasn't thinking straight.
What does that mean?
Excuse me.
Magoichi-san...
I-Is the Helper here?
I'm sorry. He's not in right now.
Do you know when he'll be back?
I'm not sure...
I see. Then I'll come another time.
If you'll excuse me.
Um...
If you don't mind, won't you have lunch before you go?
I just happened to make enough for two.
Yes, let's do that!
Come in, come in!
What is it?
Oh, nothing. You're very good at using chopsticks.
My brother, on the other hand, is a total slob with them.
He eats a ton, and then takes my portion!
And he's so picky, and he farts while we're eating...
He's just like a child.
Right, Sakura?
I wonder where he is now.
By the way, what did you need with my brother?
I'll tell him.
Actually, I'm searching for something.
Searching for something?
It's a pair of chopsticks.
Chopsticks? Maybe I can be of help to you, then.
Well, they're sort of special.
Oh?
I'm told they're a clue to a certain incident,
and that they're worth a great deal.
Are they gold plated, or made from ebony?
No... I'm sorry, I can't tell you in detail.
I understand.
When my brother comes home, I'll have him contact you.
Please do.
Thank you for the meal.
Not at all.
Huh? Magoichi-san, your sleeve...
Oh... I must have caught it on something.
I'll mend it. Pardon me a moment.
Oh, but, uh...
Sewing box, sewing box...
Give me just a second...
It's Akane. I'm coming in.
Dad still says not to let you in the house.
Sorry you have to stay here.
I thought eating too suddenly
when you haven't eaten in so long might make you sick,
but I figured porridge should be safe.
Oh... It might be a little hot...
Here you go.
You don't have to be modest.
I spent a lot of time sick in bed when I was little, too.
My mom always used to feed me like this before she died.
My mom was really kind, and she was always smiling.
I really loved her.
Shut up!
I'm sorry... I...
I...
What happened, Akane? What was that noise?
I heard... Huh?
I-It was nothing.
I'm just... I'm just a bit clumsy.
Get outside!
How's that?
Have those rotten brains of yours cooled down a little?
You're making a face like you hate everything.
If you do, then why don't you get the hell out of here?
You're scared, aren't you? You're scared to leave.
You got so scared, you couldn't do anything.
That's why you ran out here from Nagare town.
You wanted someone to save you.
You look pathetic. You're disgusting.
I knew you didn't have what it takes to succeed Jirokichi.
There's nothing like a drink after a day's work!
Damn, that's good!
I'd rather drink with a sexy little lady than with you.
Aww, don't say that.
Isn't your son waiting for you?
Get back home to him.
The son of Nezumi couldn't be that weak.
Don't worry about him.
My son, Roman...
Like me, he's not too bright,
but he's got something good in him.
He might become a big man someday, just like the sun.
I guess he overestimated you.
Jirokichi...
He looks nothing like the sun right now.
He's nothing but a dead star.
Looking for the Helper again today?
Yes. I'm sure I'll find him today.
Let's go, Sakura.
Be careful!
Where on earth did he go?
I knew it.
A Todo Takatora style trick box.
Could this be...
Nee-chan, is this edible?
Of course. It's delicious in miso soup.
I wonder what that man likes.
What can I give him that he'll eat?
You still want to look after him?
He's creepy. You should just leave him alone.
I can't do that.
I can't leave him alone.
Isn't that right, Dad?
It looks like it might rain again. Let's get home quick.
Okay!
Sister?!
Oh, no!
Sister!
Wait there! We're gonna go get help!
Ow, ow!
Be careful wrapping that, would you?!
Why are you still a Helper when it gets you into scrapes like this?
You just don't understand.
Hey! You've gotta come!
Our sister fell off a cliff!
We can't save her by ourselves!
None of the men in the village are home!
Besides women and old folks, you're the only one around!
Please, help our sister!
Help? Me?
I can't.
I can't help anyone anymore.
Flash flood!
A flash flood is coming!
What do we do?!
What else can we do?
We'll have to do something for her ourselves!
If something happens to our sister, it's your fault!
I'll hate you forever!
Dad...
Listen up! Get to the three pine trees
on the hill before the water reaches here!
What are you doing?! You get moving, too!
Where are you going?! Not that way!
I'm coming, Sister!
You can't! If you fall, too...
Don't worry about me! Get out of here, quick!
You know we can't do that!
Okay, here I go!
Big brother...
Sister... I'm scared!
You!
What are you doing here now?!
Please, save our sister!
We'll help her like we're supposed to from now on!
So please! I'm begging you!
I'm begging, too! Please!
Hey, you guys...
Why are you...
You're the only one we can turn to!
Please help her!
You boys stay back.
Wait there! I'm coming!
Okay!
Akane!
Yes!
Come on!
You're just going to let go again, aren't you?
Look out!
You know, Roman,
I want to bring bright smiles to everyone who's sad or hurting.
Help first, think later. That's what a Helper does.
That's Nezumi Kozo Jirokichi's way of life.
Sister... Where is she?
Sister!
Thank goodness, Sister!
I'm sorry.
How could you let that happen?!
Oh, right...
Um, here.
You haven't eaten a bite since you came to our house.
I thought if I showed you some pretty flowers, they'd cheer you up a little...
You did that... for me?
What the hell am I doing?
I...
I'm sorry...
I'm the one who should apologize.
I'm sorry.
How can I...
What can I do to repay your feelings?
Your name...
Tell me your name.
This is the first time we've actually talked, after all.
Manji— No, Roman.
I'm Roman.
Roman-san? That's a lovely name.
Thank you, Akane.
Thank you... Thank you...
Sure.
He's crying again. You sure are a crybaby, for a grown-up.
Akane!
Are you okay, Akane?!
Took you long enough, Dad!
Huh? What happened here?
Hey!
Thanks for everything.
All the food was great, Akane.
Come visit us again, okay?
Don't be ridiculous.
Never come here again.
Bye! See you again!
So you've gotten your act together a bit.
You're still nowhere near being like the sun, though.
They say a man can't see what's under his own nose.
Who would have thought the spring cherry blossom would be so close to us?
Who's there?!
You're...
Next Time
So, next time on Roman, we bring you:
Bang Bang Ba-Bang! It's a Lavish Banquet!
You thought it'd go back to barking at the end, didn't you?
Bang Bang Ba-Bang! It's a Lavish Banquet!
Things just don't work that way...