But that's the thing, right...Ittaku
Hm?
It's been on my mind recently.
The world is indeed rotten right...
Actually me too. Recently I'm thinking of becoming stronger.
You thought so too? Right?
They're formidable right, humans.
Exactly.
Me too, to battle against this rotten world
I've been thinking what should I do for so long.
But Baba-chan, you're a poet right?
Well, yeah.
But see, I haven't written in nearly 9 years.
Hm.
Well I don't want to write half-assed stuffs too.
But see...
If I can't write like this
It's odd, right?
That's not a poet right?
Been on my mind for about 2 years.
I get it.
I can understand that. I totally get it.
Changing your way of thinking is important too, right?
Yes, yes.
To retreat is also a form of courage, you see.
How about you, Ittaku? How's music?
Well, I don't know...
I love music you see
but apparently music is not interested in me.
Though it took me about 10 years to realize that.
But there's compatibility.
Yeah so right now, you can say I'm still searching?
I thought of changing my name from Ittaku to Mosaku.
(searching)
Kamemochi Mosaku. What do you think?
Nice.
Right?
Mosaku?
Yeah.
Sounds like literature.
Literature?
Yeah.
Oh hey, can I use the name Mosaku?
Well...I don't know what I'm gonna write yet but it'd be nice to have something like pen name.
Really?
Yeah.
I see...
Ah...if it's for you, alright.
Really?
Sure.
Thanks, Ittaku.
Welcome!
Excuse me! Give us beer for now~
Nice isn't it? Girls. They're cute.
Yes.
There's meaning in this world because girls exist, you see.
See for me...
A guy lives in order to protect girls, that's what I think.
That's the truth.
Right?
But you know, even though I love most of the girls they don't seem to love me back.
That's harsh, isn't it?
It's harsh.
Well but I guess there's someone waiting for me.
There is, there is. It's okay, alright?
I knew it, guess love's not for me.
You see, finding someone to protect
is one of the steps in the battle against the world.
Ah~
That's it! The conclusion!
As expected from you!
Let's cheers to this, again.
Sure.
Cheers!
As you can see up to now
this man is pretty useless.
His name is Kamemochi Ittaku.
Kamemochi's omen is good and Ittaku is a manly name
but his omen is bad.
A man who is not manly at all.
A man who hasn't accomplished anything in life.
Well, even though he hasn't done anything
his nose hair has already turned white.
Wow...it's here...a sudden crush.
Wow seriously? Look at this for a moment.
It's white, it's white. I knew it. This is bad...I'm going to...
Ah but this is pretty. Look, it's white.
Why don't you just die for now?
Wow....makes me wanna protect...
Subtitle by avanpiper
Miracle Man
Episode 1
There you are.
Whoa! Ow! Ow! Ow!
What is it? Ow! Ow!
My name is Tokura Fuuko. I'm the landlord of this apartment.
I'm sorry.
Good morning.
Besides this young man, Kamemochi Ittaku, there are other tenants living here.
But I'll leave that to next time.
Ah..sorry, sorry! You're scary, scary, scary~
Ow! Ow! Ow!
You're noisy! Every friggin' time!!!
You better be quiet.
So?
Huh?
So?
Think. Then answer by yourself. Don't let me tell you.
The rent?
Exactly.
Ah...thanks.
That's nice~
So what are you going to do?
What am I gonna do?
Ah..of course...
Are you leaving?
No, no, no
Then are you paying?
Um...now
A job
or money...
I don't have either.
Alright then let's do this, 'kay?
Yes, I will!
I haven't said anything, don't be naive.
Okay.
Say something funny. Anything is fine.
Do that and I'll let the rent go.
Eh?
Alright go on.
I'll work.
I knew it. There ain't any good job. This salary's so low!
Flower huh...
I still think food's better.
As you can see, he's not only useless, but also stupid.
A living creature who is stupid enough to pursue an impossible love.
I think you'll be working around this area.
This flower market operates almost 24 hours a day.
Are you okay with night shifts? The pay's...
I want daytime, please.
Really? That's bad, isn't it?
Ah~ I see.
Yes.
Thanks for yer hard work.
Huh? Can't hear you.
Thanks for you hard work!
Ah...you too.
Um...um, previously, the white nose hair...
So what?
No, I mean..uh
Please take care of me!
That's not related at all. You're in the way!
Well~ aren't they awesome, flowers?
People tend to be happier with pretty flowers around, don't they?
That girl, she's called Hana-chan.
(flower)
Oh, she's Hana-chan?
She's perfect in this flower market right?
Cute, isn't she?
Oh my...
Why are you the one blushing?
But she's scary, you know. Obviously a yankee.
(delinquent)
Makes me wonder if she's a rebel.
Excuse me, Tsurusato-san. Do you have a moment?
Again?
I'm back.
Welcome home.
That's heavy.
Anything happen with Umi?
Anything bad?
A little violent. The usual.
I see...so she did it again huh
I'm home, Umi.
I'm home.
Don't cry.
Alright, there, there.
I bought your favorite cream bun.
Here.
Ah...sorry, sorry. It's a bit too big.
Here you go.
She's cute like that.
She's cute, all the time.
Masashi
He's not coming back, is he?
He won't be back. Heartless guy. He's a fool, you see.
Well, even if he does, you and me won't forgive him anyway.
The school called again today.
They want us to bring Umi to school as soon as possible.
For her future, they said.
Future ...
It's fine, I'm taking proper care of Umi myself.
Oh! It's nice!
What will become of this child?
Stop it, Grandma.
Is there anyone like Sullivan who taught Helen Keller?
A miracle worker.
You can only find that in foreign countries.
What's wrong, Grandma? Your leg?
Just a bit...
Grandma, are you okay?
The time may not come again so
for now, let's show you why he has has become such a useless man.
Ittaku!
This was during Ittaku's youth.
Even though he was once a cute boy.
Here, here! Red bean buns!
Yay!
Over here, here!
During his younger days
he thought it was his fault whenever things don't work out.
White bean?
But during this period
he came to think it wasn't his fault.
It was this rotten world's fault.
Well, it's common to think so.
Then, his only friend is Rock. It is indeed a common pattern.
But at this time, it was still fine.
Even if he was a loser, he still fought against the world.
Then, around this period
he lost all hope on building an affinity with the world.
To make it sound cooler, it's like the wind...
To put it simply, he doesn't do anything or think, and kept drifting.
Whoa!
Grandma!
Ittaku.
What is it?
What?
Are you fine with this?
Even if you say that to me...
Ittaku.
What?
Go to Tokyo.
Eh? No way.
That's 48,000 yen. Go to Tokyo.
But Grandma, what do I do when I get there?
Usually it's the reverse. When your grandchildren want to leave for Tokyo
it's the grandma who stops them.
Find it in Tokyo.
I...things I wanna do, or dreams, I hate those things.
It's fine if you don't have anything you wanna do.
Eh?
Find out what you can do. Anything.
Isn't the goal small?
Anything will do.
Even if it's a puny thing.
There must be something you can do.
Then over here...
Ittaku.
Yes.
Just once is fine, be useful to someone!
Go find it!
When you do that, for the first time, you will feel there's meaning to being alive.
If you don't find it, then
GO DIE!
So that was the reason Ittaku went to Tokyo but...
until now, he hasn't found anything he wants to do.
No, he has also forgotten to search for it.
Confirmation of moving date
Next, there's another protagonist.
Let's introduce Hana, shall we?
Her life has been a history of battle against misfortune.
She was a happy girl.
Even from her appearance, rather than ordinary, she was a cute and bright child.
It's been said that this smiling girl
was the miracle girl in her neighborhood.
However...
Hana did not cry.
She felt she needed to do something for her pitiful mother.
As long as she stayed obedient, it would be fine.
At this period, Hana still believed in that.
However...
When it turned out like this, she thought something must be wrong.
Isn't it weird?
What is this? What's the meaning of this?
Ah~ amazing. 3 million? Wow~
I'm first!
Oh, you're the first.
Alright, 3 million yen.
Hana thought
Isn't this weird? No matter how you think about it.
I can't accept this. If this goes on, it'll be bad.
I must fight! The world has forgotten about me!
Are you kidding me?! It is the moment of revolution.
This was the starting point of her battle against her misfortune.
What are you doing?!
Shut up, old hag! UGLY! FATTY!
What were you thinking?!
SHUT UP BALDY!
It was like a fearful picturesque as a yankee was born.
My...my
But for Hana, that was where she belonged.
No matter what she did, she would never get caught.
Her friends had dubbed her the Miracle Hana.
Here's the sequel.
What the heck?
Ah, sorry.
Watch where yer going.
Hana fell in love. Her first love.
The man's name is Dumb Masashi.
He's stupid, but deep inside, he's a good guy.
But still an overwhelming fool.
Ha..hana.
Huh?
Look.
You're a fool, Masashi.
We haven't even dated. Whatcha gonna do with that?
Ah...that's right.
I would die for you, Hana.
We're not even dating!
Then, let's date.
'Kay.
Before long, the two got married.
Then, the child they expected was born.
A girl.
Her name is Umi (sea).
Alright~
Hana was leading a happy life then.
But Hana's ordeal has not ended.
What is this?
What do you mean, she has disability in her ears, eyes and mouth?
That can't be it.
I'm sorry but that's how it is.
What did you say, you-
Are you kidding?!
You call yourself a doctor?! Cure her! Do something!
She's pitiful.
What's up with that?
Furthermore, a terrible thing...
I'm home.
Huh? Masashi? You're not in?
Why? How can he leave Umi alone here?
What is that...
He wrote 'Sorry' wrongly.
I'm tired. Sowwy.
Hana was thrust into deeper despair.
I'm home, Umi.
And so, we've reached the present time.
Ah~ that was nice...ramen rice.
I'm never gonna come again, you dumbwit!
If you're in trouble, I'm definitely not gonna help!
Go to hell!
You fool, what're you doing?!
Wait! How could you kick our shop's signboard?!
Pick it up! Seriously...
I don't care whether you want to rent a room or what
but there's no way I'd rent anything to people like you.
In general, people like you
who doesn't listen to what others have to say...
Huh?
Umi!
OW!
Ow! Ow! Ow! Ow!
Umi! Umi!
I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
Um...
I'm sorry.
No
Thanks. For helping.
There's nothing to see. I'm sorry.
Excuse me...
No...
I mean...she's...
Yes, don't you understand?
This child can't see, hear or speak. So what about it?
No...
She's like Helen Keller, right?
Hearing that is what pisses me off the most!
She is who she is! Don't compare her to something else!
I'm sorry. You're right.
Well then. I gotta find some place to stay.
Excuse me!
What is it?
Ah...over here.
Umi!
Umi! Ah...I'm sorry!
Don't touch her!
Umi!
I'm sorry, we're leaving.
Wait a minute!
Fuuko-san, that's how it is so...please
Let her stay at Tokura Apartment.
The rooms are full now, right?
Er...yeah.
It's fine, really. Sorry. It's okay.
Then let's do this.
Okay!
I haven't said anything, don't be naive.
Yes.
Young man.
Yes.
Please move out.
Yes!
Eh?
If you do that, then there's no problem.
Ah...but...um
I understand! Let's do that!
Wait, what's that?
It's okay!
I'll do something about it, somehow.
Isn't that great?
That's funny.
It's not funny.
There's an unused room where things are kept on the 1st floor, right?
That should be enough for you, young man.
So that's decided.
Eh?
That's great~ That's great!
I hope you're not doing this because you feel sorry for us.
That kind of feeling will not continue anyway.
He did you a big favor, didn't he?
Eh?
This man here, he's like my own child.
Though it's bad he's like that, right?
Speaking of landlord, they're like parents. Speaking of tenants, they're like children.
There's a saying in the past.
This man here, has nothing, absolutely nothing.
There's nothing he would claim as his own.
He's like a penniless muppet.
For the first time, he came to ask for a favor.
That's why I can't just ignore his request.
What are you going to do?
If you don't want to, it's not like we really want you to stay either.
Ah...that's not...
Are you sure it's okay?
Is it okay?
If you've decided, then you're a tenant.
Of course, your child too.
I won't abandon you just because I'm not pleased.
That means she's your grandchild, right?
That's not what I mean!
Sorry.
Thank you. Please take care of us!
Sorry for the late introduction, I'm Tsurusato Hana.
(sea)
She's Umi, 7 years old.
I see, 7 years old. What about school?
Where do children like Umi go to?
School for the blind? Or for the deaf?
No...she's not...
I see.
Umi-chan~ That's a good name.
But she doesn't know what a sea is.
Like where the sea is, she doesn't know anything.
She doesn't know this is a house where people live too.
The meaning of it.
The names of the things she touches
she doesn't know them too.
She also doesn't know that things have names...
But there'll come a time when she'll understand, right?
About this world. About the sea. About you too.
Yes.
Umi, that's great right?
Again?
Does it stink?
It stinks?
Listen, you're not taking it this way, right?
Eh?
Perhaps even I may have a chance with this woman.
She's pretty cute.
Normally a guy like me would be out of the question.
She's gone through a lot and hungry for kindness.
So maybe even I might stand a chance.
That's not gonna happen, sorry.
Not gonna happen.
Yes.
Besides, I'm not divorced.
Eh?
Because Masashi will come back.
Masashi?
Yes.
He'll definitely be back.
I see.
Yeah.
Would be nice if he does.
Well, it's impossible for me anyway, right? No matter how you think about it.
Women don't choose me too.
So I have no self-confidence at all. Yeah.
Right?
Yeah.
Right...
We're good here.
Okay.
Ah...I'll help you move.
See ya.
Thanks.
So that's how it is, dear tenants.
Please take care of them.
I understand.
That's nothing to do with me anyway.
Basically, I don't have any objection too.
If the landlord says so.
I see.
But it's better not to take it lightly.
I've seen videos of deaf-blind children during my lessons in university.
(Tokyo University)
Ah..Fukuchi-kun is a student at Todai . An elite.
You're going to contribute to the future of the country, right?
Yes, I'm planning to.
You're giving me bad vibes.
What?
Please go on.
A deaf-blind person lose their sense of light and sound.
Can you imagine that? I can't.
Their communication is limited, as well as information.
You can say it's like an everlasting silent night for them.
And?
What and how do you teach a girl who doesn't know anything?
You can't do it if you don't have considerable amount of patience even with supporting by her side.
You can't let her out of your sight for 24 hours.
I think some people put them in care centers.
That's not an unreasonable thing.
There are up to 20,000 deaf-blind people in Japan.
The reality is, there's nothing much the welfare administration can do at the moment.
How conceited.
What?
You're like a politician who only speaks but does nothing. It's annoying.
What's up with that?
I should...
Ah, wait a minute, Hachifukuro-san.
Oh, okay.
Thank you, Fukuchi-kun.
There's something...I just realized with this talk.
Yes?
Fukuchi Tadashi-kun. Shorten it and you get Fukushi-kun.
(Japanese welfare = Fukushi)
What?
Reliable, right? Now that we have Fukushi-kun.
Yes, please guide us, Fukushi-kun.
Stop it, please!
Well then, Fukushi-kun.
I'll take my leave then.
Okay, everyone, we ask for your cooperation.
Please take care of them.
Please.
Fukushi-kun, please give us guidance.
It's Fukuchi! Stop calling me Fukushi-kun.
Fukushi-kun.
It's Fukuchi.
Fukushi-kun!
It's Fukuchi!!!
Helen Keller
Come here a minute, Ittaku.
Okay.
This step here is dangerous for Umi.
I'm thinking of removing it.
That's great!
As expected, landlord! I agree!
What are you so excited about?
You're the one doing it.
Next, where else?
Yes!
Thanks for your hard work.
Alright, Zaji. Let's go back.
Wow...that's beyond recognition.
The room should be happy.
Was it that horrible before?
The room of a useless man, you see.
Umi! Umi!
Umi?
It's alright.
This is also your garden. Use it freely.
Garden? We never had one before.
Oh right!
That's cold~!
How about this?
YES!!!
Ow! Ow!
Um...I have a favor to ask!
Hana-san, please work in the daytime as usual.
I think it'd be better for you.
Then, meanwhile, I'll be with Umi-chan.
What?
I'll work at night, in exchange.
That way, Umi-chan won't be alone.
Please. That's what I'd like to do.
I want to teach Umi-chan various things when I'm with her.
About...about this world.
What're you talking about?
I'll do my best! Please let me! Together with Umi-chan.
I told you, stop fooling around!
If it's out of pity, I won't accept it. Spare me.
It's always in the beginning only.
You'll surely run away!
Do you know how tough it is to take care of Umi?
Even if it's tough...
I won't run away!
I'll put my life on it!
WHAT?
When I left the village, my Grandma told me.
It's okay if you've nothing you wanna do. Find something you can do.
Just once is fine. Just once in a lifetime is enough.
Be useful to someone.
I want to be useful to both Umi-chan and you.
So please let me do it. Please.
Even though I've grown up with every single thing given to me,
I've been running away all my life!
But Umi-chan's been deprived so much
so many things she can't do and yet
she's been fighting against a world of darkness and silence.
Trying to know the world.
Umi-chan is amazing!
She's amazing!
I don't want to lose to Umi-chan!
So please let me do it. Please.
I don't get you. What is this?
Why don't you just let him?
Because this man has nothing else he wants to do.
Please!
YES!!!
Wa...wait, stop it!
An idiot who doesn't seem to think much
suddenly becomes determined and honest about something.
Furthermore, he delivers his feelings in such a clumsy way.
For some reason, something hit him right in the heart.
It seems that's what people call as Rock.
But the basis of Rock is a wild thing.
In short, it can be sloppy.
When a plan is unrelated to reality.
So 'What are you gonna do?'
is something you don't think about at all.
That's enough!
Ow! Ow!
You've drenched us all, you...
Sorry!
Wai...wai...wait
Hana-san, it's cold!
When will a miracle come upon this man?
Wai...wai...wait... Hana-san, it's cold!