Futakoi Alternative
Run at once towards a dream
Let's meet and laugh away yesterday's troubles
When our memories were here,
even though we are deeply hurt, go straight on
I can feel it in the wind
The warm sea is shining
especially now...
surely, always, you'll be by my side
the road to the future goes on to the stars
more and more, no matter what happens
half our tears become double smiles
forever
Headquarters! This is an emergency!
Requesting reinforcements!
We're being attacked by a monster!
Rara-chan!
Scary! Stay away! NO!
Ruru-chan!
Leave this to me!
Take this!
No way!
What is this monster?!
[WARNING!] [If a large catastrophe occurs, an emergency warning code will be broadcast.]
Emergency... Emergency...
The shutters are closing!
Let's go Ruru-chan!
Yeah!
Wait!
Out of the way, Rara-chan!
Rara-chan, hurry up!
Yeah!
It's coming!
Rara-chan!
There!
You're all slimy, Rara-chan!
You too, Ruru-chan.
What the heck is up with this thing?!
EPISODE 1 - Croquette and Helicopter Underground Boxing and I
So so, where in the world are we now, Rara-chan?
Well well, this must be somewhere in Japan. There's no mistake about it.
What what?
Futagotamagawa?
This river is a public river. Everyone should take care of this place. Please do not throw rubbish here. Also, it is dangerous alongside the riverbed Please do not play baseball, soccer, tennis, do rollerblading, or other such things. --The cleaning and beautification committee of Futagotamagawa.
Which came first? The chicken or the egg?
This is the river that someone gave the name Futagotamagawa.
Futagotamagawa = Twin Soul River
It might have been named that because a lot of the residents around here twins.
Or, because it has the name "Futagotamagawa," it could also be that...
being around it has some miraculous effect on conception that causes more twins.
That's something I am not really clear on.
The only thing I am clear on is the name 'Nikoniko Financers'.
It's not called that because the employees are always smiling...
nikoniko = smiling
It's Nikotama's moneylender. That's why it's Nikoniko.
There's probably no mistake about it.
It's definitely anything but honest.
This is the present me: Futaba Rentarou, 21 years old.
Occupation: Private detective.
And this is the situation right now.
Introducing Sakurazuki Zenji, 72 years old.
Occupation: Boss of the Sakurazuki yakuza group.
This story happened thirty years ago.
I was unskilled back then, too.
Even if I pretended otherwise, I wasn't able to give up on my woman.
It was a tragic story.
I-I'm gonna kill you!
Your father and I had a considerably painful past, and should have ended it there.
He took one of my hands, stepped on the honor of the yakuza, and even raised such a handsome son.
Right now, I am pleased and thankful for that.
S-Sorry to trouble you...
All of us are gonna kill you!
M-My apologies...
Hey hey, stop.
This is actually quite convenient.
Futaba Rentarou, 21 years old.
Occupation: Private detective.
Situation: Violent crisis.
Now, how did all this begin?
Is it already the second anniversary of his death? Time flies...
Yamada Kankurou, 23 years old.
Occupation: Head of Nikoniko Kinyuu sales, or second-in-command of the Sakurazuki group.
It was a regrettable loss, indeed.
Thank you for your sentiments.
And this is me, 2 hours earlier.
I made the director a bit angry. I'm sorry for that.
If you want another cup of coffee, please drink it quickly.
Right.
It's rare nowadays to find men like your dad.
That's the opinion of my company's president.
You too... If you're to follow in your father's footsteps, clean up your act a bit.
Nidaime = Second Generation It's a sort of nickname for Rentarou.
Right, Nidaime?
Yeah. Sorry...
Oh well.
By the way, it must have been hard keeping Pikko-chan.
[You got a problem? EH?!]
I hope you won't tell the director that I entrusted it to you.
I have responsibilities. While they're on vacation, I'm supposed to look after the house.
But that damned bird kept going "pii pii,"
I couldn't sleep, dammit.
Still, the director seems to adore it.
Right?
Well... Umm... You want to eat some crackers?
I don't need them.
Anyways, where is Piiko-chan?
Inside...
Where?
Don't mess with me!
Don't mess with me!!
You've gotta be kidding me!
Geez, that's not funny!
Sugisaku Meat Shop
That Nidaime is useless.
Making you go all this way to buy food for a three person dinner with 300 yen! What's the meaning of this?
Even though he's lucky enough to have such a cute girl.
Not at all. I like to help out, so I don't mind.
Oh, so cute!
I'll give you 3 croquettes as a present, okay?
Ah, thank you very much!
Oh, that voice... could it be...
Hello, this is Nikotama Television!
Oh, is the interview today?
Didn't we phone you this morning?
Oh yeah, that's right.
Hold on a bit, I'll come right out.
HOT!!!
Umm... hello?
It's hopeless!
I'll be killed!
It's hopeless! Utterly hopeless!
Stop babbling with that pathetic voice.
The police wouldn't help much either?
No, no!
I would end up being arrested as well!
All right!
I accept.
Really?
With honor, kindness, patience, and with absolute confidentiality,
we will help you to sort through your disputes and betrayals.
Young lady!
Leave it up to the Futaba Detective Office!
Shirogane Sara, 15 years old.
Occupation: Female high school student.
Self-styled first assistant of the Futaba Detective Agency.
U-Ummm...
Speaking of which, since I'm only an assistant, you'll have to go through the details with the boss and other assistant as well.
It's good, but...
Ah, sorry, sorry!
Sara, Shirogane Sara!
A proud and beautiful girl from the Futaba Detective Office. Okay?
Yeah...
Okay, let's put it here.
Ah, found it!
What are you doing?
Hmm, the timer... is set.
All right!
Come on, you're now just gonna jump out of the second story window with me!
Ah, I'm so happy!
'JUST?!'
It's just jumping isn't it?
[This is Kin-san (34) in the middle of being persuaded. One moment please.]
"Just?!"
Do you wanna get caught?
Huh?
Do you wanna be executed?
Wha?!
Okay! It's decided!
Hey, just when did you put this rope around me?
You first!
I'm gonna die!
She's very persistent, but she's my number one assistant.
By the way, she's well known.
Gen-san! We're taking your bike!
By the way, that person is Gen-san He's like a big brother to me.
To satisfy my pride, I'm definitely gonna kill him.
Boss. There's a weird noise, but...
Huh?
It seems to be in Japanese.
[Futaba Detective Agency humbly made Self Destructing Device]
Somehow, there was an incredible explosion.
Somehow, a lot of smoke is coming out.
Kinoshita Hinokichi, 26 years old.
Occupation: Policeman at the Futagotamagawa local police station.
Well... That's okay, I think.
Pick up! Pick up! Pick up! Geez! Calm down!
How can I?!
Hello? Sorry, but this is TV's cute girl...
Somehow something like that is...
What, fired?
And you're flying to Macau?!
THE HECK?!
Sorry about that, if only I had been more careful not to burn myself...
Boss? HELLO??
Sugisaku's female owner, Koto Michiru-san, 36 years old.
Occupation: Manager of the Sugisaku meat store, president of the Futagotamagawa business association.
I will try to do my best.
Does that mean... He really has gone to Macau?
I will go and play.
Thanks for the incredible service- THE HECK?
Well then...
Wah! This delicious treat!
When you eat it, it's like everything's perfect.
Surely, this is the best croquette in the world!
How is it?
Shirogane Soujyu, 15 years old.
Occupation: Female high school student.
Self-styled Futaba Detective Agency's second assistant.
Is it?
Argh, geez!
Answer, answer, answer, answer!!
I can't answer.
What?
Our pursuers are right behind us!
I know that! Just hold on a bit longer will ya?!
What will you do if they catch us?
Umm...
Senpai?
Kinoshita.
Hariyama Nishimori, 29 years old.
Occupation: Policeman at the Futagotamagawa local police station.
Alias "Dirty Harry."
Y-Yes!
Smash them! Smash them!
T-That...!
And I said I can't answer...
The bike of the tofu shop's Gen-san...
Damn that cursed thing!
...don't underestimate it!
SORRY!
Fire!
Let's cut them off!
Delicious!
White...
Second in command?
Yeah.
Is that a joke?
Bloody serious.
Bet on Rentarou!
Whether it's because of K-1 fighting or the influence of our pride, we've considerably raised the stakes here.
Compared to be money lending gig, this may be more be more profitable.
Yeah, yeah.
Although this does seem ike a gamble, it's also a show.
Show?
The victory is mine!
Come at me with all your might! I'll rip ya apart!
A cruel show.
I see.
It's a miracle.
Everyone in the studio!
Please look!
Soon this will be a great picture!
Croquette Experience!
Everyone also wants to hurry and have one!
Starting today, everyone please try out this miracle!
Sorry for making you wait!
You wanted eight with vegetables and ten with cream?
Yes, this is the Sugisaki meat store!
I'm sorry, we're fresh out.
Sorry for making you wait!
Here's your order.
I'm not needed here.
Hey! That's incredible service, isn't it?
Well, just have a look.
It's flourishing!
Senpai...?
Isn't this a bad idea?
What?
The patrol car.
It's a speeder!
They're sure gonna get mad at us for you making unauthorized modifications.
Here they come!
All right...
Stop right there!
Can't you hear me? I TOLD YOU TO STOP? DAMMIT!!!
You better stop, Sara-chan!
Somehow, they are telling us to stop.
I KNOW!
How annoying!
I'm sorry.
I can't do that!
Hey, hey, hey, HEY!
Don't do reckless things!
COME ON!!
Sara-san!
Darn, can't reach Soujyu either!
Even though I am working this hard...
Just what the heck are you doing and where?!
Yes, four curry croquettes and eight cream croquettes, right?
Thank you very much!
Umm... Is there really no way I can be let off?
Let you off?
Yo!
Nidaime.
I spent so much money to catch Piiko-chan. Isn't that so pitiful?
T-That's right!
Here's advice.
What?
That guy is strong. I mean, really strong.
Yup.
In his whole career, he has never been defeated in three rounds.
Like, he's never been unexpectedly punched down?
It's to please the public.
Over, there, go face him and show him your middle finger.
What?
That way it'll be over in the first round.
I'm gonna be killed!
You can choose between being killed in one strike or dying very, very slowly.
Huh?
Let's begin!
W-Wa-Wait! Wa-Wait!! Hey!!!
ARE YOU SERIOUS???
H-How persistent!
Can you use a mobile phone?
P-Probably...
Search with the GPS to locate Rentarou's whereabouts!
I graduated from fist fights when I was eighteen, but...
Nidaime!!
The middle finger, middle finger, middle finger!!!
Middle finger!
Uhm... I can't show him my middle finger though! Middle finger...
Wait... wait, wait, wait!
What... What is up with this crowd of people??
Oh, wasn't that Sara-chan?
Isn't that Gen-san's bike?
Right right, it's loaded with a super-boost...
HOW NOISY!
Darn, they are overdoing it!
Move it, move it, move it!!!
You're kidding me!
Welcome!
Oh?
Sara-chan!
Follow that helicopter!
Wait! Please let me come with!
Don't come! Don't come!
It's no good!
Oh yeah! Turbo booster ON!
Buster 3 has successfully hit the target. Returning now.
I-It's a miracle!
It's not a miracle!
It happened by itself.
But what are we going to do now?
Rentarou!!!
Would he really be of any help in a situation like this?
Isn't that obvious?
It's me and Soujyu's Rentarou, after all!
It's okay if we're following the helicopter?
Sorry about asking for the impossible.
Don't worry about it.
It's a scoop, a scoop!
By the way, what is that Rentarou like?
He's a soft-hearted person.
Has a strong personality.
A heavy smoker.
A university dropout.
And he has a weird name.
He is... deceiving you, no?
He's poor... and quite staggering...
But!
When it's time to do it...
... he'll do it!
Cut it out already!
Sakurazuki.
And what about our bets? Twenty million, twenty million!
I'm gonna have him take responsibility and make him commit suicide!
I did it!
I'm gonna kill him.
What is that?
Let's do it.
Yeah.
Hariyama and Kinoshita!
Stop that!!!
Ready?
FIRE!
NOOO!
Reporter-san! Hurry!
Leave it to me!
Umm...
This is where I break my bonds with my father, right?
SHUT UP!
Do you think that it's fault of this 'bond' that it has come to this?!
B-boss!
Excuse me, Nidaime.
Just die.
What?
She's done it! Sara-chan!
What on earth...
What the fuck?
Don't make fun of me!
What's with you bastards?!
You've gotten in my way!
HUH?!
I don't know what the hell you're going on about!
Did you think you could continue on after crashing us like that?
Shut up, you punks!
I'm gonna arrest all of you and throw you in jail!
So shut the hell up!
What is going on with them?
Rentarou.
S-Sara!
What are you doing here?
That's my line!
What have you been doing here?
What, you ask?
Boxing?
WHAT?
I always tell you to answer my calls right away, RIGHT?
Thanks to that, I had to search the whole town-
Sara-chan! Rentarou! Hey!
This is a scoop, a scoop!
I'll become famous!
Huh?
Soujyu?
Heeeeey!
It's Soujyu-chan indeed!
What are you doing here?
Somehow something bad happened, right?
H-Hold on a sec!
What on earth happened here?
Let's analyze the circumstances.
Wanna eat some croquettes?
Yeah.
W-Where is this? Where am I?
Shall we go home?
Yes!
The glaring match continued for three hours.
Cleaning the various things here seems hopeless, Sara-chan.
I-isn't that okay? There'll be a redecoration renewal...
This isn't Pachinko.
Next time, don't use any self-destructing devices.
But, I didn't have any other choice back then...
That's not an excuse.
But... The situation suddenly became odd...
That's why you shouldn't do it.
I'm sorry.
Rentarou, Sara-chan also tried her very best to do her work...
My name is Futaba Rentarou.
Age: 21 years old.
Occupation: Private detective.
And these are my two assistants.
Today's result is the collapse of the office.
What? It's not like we're gonna abandon it.
Say...
Huh?
We are two people, but...
if we become three, it feels much better, right?
Yes.
We are here.
We will be here.
The slow time is
flowing in this room.
Even if the summer days vanish,
the smiles that remain
are a chain of happiness up to this point.
Ah, the meaning of honesty,
is within the innermost depths of your heart.
Hey, the days are wonderful
in the midst of weakness and anxiety.
I won't say goodbye, Because forever
the days will be unchanged.
Surely forever.