Everyone says my papa is weird.
If anyone praises Mama, he gets super happy.
He ends up doing all sorts of things for people.
But, if anyone insults Mama, he gets super angry.
It causes a lot of trouble, so it's tiring.
But, I think it's mysterious.
They got married because they wanted to be together forever.
Why is it so weird for Papa to love Mama so much?
My papa won't even look at other women.
He lives only to make Mama happy.
No man in Japan loves his wife more!
No way...
Good morning.
U-um...
What did we...?
You don't remember anything?
Um...
I thought that I'd thank you for saving Oneechan yesterday, so... um...
So, I invited you out for a drink, then...
One drink became two...
Then two became three...
Then, I asked if you wanted to drink some more at my place...
It's no good! I can't remember!
No way!
But last night was so magnificent!
It ended up that we were fated to be together!
I think I told you before, but I have no intention of dating you, Pinko-san!
So... you were just toying with me?
I'm telling you I can't remember anything!
I'm going to be late for work, so you'll have to excuse me!
I don't know what happened yesterday, but please, just forget everything!
Where do you want to go next? How about the Haunted House?
What? Didn't I tell you I didn't like them? Let's just go home.
And didn't I tell you that I don't want to be at home?
Why do I have to hang around with you when you want to waste time?
So, just go home by yourself.
Did you have another fight with your parents?
Hey, wait up!
My Oneechan came home the other day.
I think you should hurry up and make up with them.
Want me to come with you to apologize?
Are you stupid? My parents told me not to hang out with you anymore.
Yeah, well...
I'm not smart like you are...
All they do is complain when the see me.
They say stuff like, "You used to be cute," and "I don't understand what you're thinking at all."
That's because they've probably thought've you as a good kid for a long time.
What's a "good kid"?
Someone who quietly listens to everything their parents tell them, and then works the job or marries the person their parents chose for them?
Well...
Anyway, is there some rule that says a family should be together?
Even your Oniichan, the saint, ended up having to leave home, didn't he?
You're so capable for one so young.
No...
It's like you'll save the arts.
Gay?
Ouch!
Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry!
It's fine. Don't worry.
Sorry.
Oh, yeah! Um, if you're thirsty, I can get you some tea...
Oh, no, I'm fine. Please don't trouble yourself.
Note: Akira is reacting to the "okama" (crossdresser) in "okamainaku" (don't trouble yourself)
Crossdresser?
Ow, ow, ow!
I'm sorry. Please accept my apologies.
Oh, no, I'm fine...
I'm a fan of yours.
Thank you.
But you know, they say there are a lot of gay hairdressers out there.
I think you aren't though.
What are you doing?
I'm sorry!
Welcome!
I don't know what to make for dinner tonight... What should I do...
-I'd reccomend this... /n -This?
Oh, my, Papa! What a coincidence! Do you come here often?
How about this?
I'll buy one of these too, so...
Hey, watch where you're going!
I'm sorry!
Oneechan?
Pinko-san.
What are you doing here?
I got a part-time job here after Papa suggested it. See?
So that's how it is?
Pinko-san! Pinko-san!
Papa!
Pinko-san, you come here too?
Yeah, well, today I just happened to be in the neighborhood. The bar is closed today, so I thought that'd I'd go out to eat, but...
Oh, really?
Eating out alone is kind of lonely, so I decided that I'd better just make something at home. Yet...
Eating alone is just so lonely!
Why don't you just come and eat at our place then?
Oh, I couldn't, Papa.
Well, I'd like you to teach me some new recipes, and it's a lot more fun to eat in a group, right?
And, I'd like to thank you for saving me the other day.
Then, I'll just have to come cook for you then!
Yeah, it'll be great!
I'll call Oniichan.
Oh no...
I've also brought my apron...
You're so good!
-Hey, Pinko-san! /N -Welcome home!
- What are you doing? - Can't you tell? I'm cooking dinner.
Not that. I'm asking why you're in my house.
Well, I'm part of the family now...
- What do you mean? - Never mind. You be quiet.
Don't say weird stuff, please! Didn't I ask you to please forget yesterday ever happened?
So you really were just playing with me!
Please don't cry!
What's wrong, Oniichan?
It's not a big deal...
So you're saying that I'm no big deal?
That's not what I mean! Um...
Anyway, I'd really appreciate it if you'd leave now. Please.
Oh, my, it's Mama! Welcome home!
You don't have to answer it! You really don't! H-hey!
Welcome ho--! Oh, it's just the neighbor.
Well, excuse me.
Oh Tsunami-san, come in, come in. I invited her over for dinner because Oniichan and Pinko-san were here.
Oh, that's why. Well then, come in, come in.
-Itadakimasu! -Bon Appetit.
-Delicious! -This's the best!
-It's so good! -Really? I'm so happy!
Hey, what do you think?
It's normal.
- What's with her? Are her taste buds messed up? -Don't mind her. Tsunami-san has weird tastes.
- What do you mean by that? - Now, now, now....
Your boyfriends must be so happy to get to eat such delicious food everyday.
Oh my! What do you think of that, Akira-chan?
Oh, yeah. Isn't Okaasan kind of late today?
That's true...
Is it good?
Lately I've been thinking I should get a part-time job like Oneechan.
Why?
I've been worried about how small Mama's appetite has been lately. So, I thought that if I made more delicious foods she'd eat more.
I want to buy one of those pressure cooker pot thingys...
Pot?
[This is a series of puns based on "okama" which means "pot" and "crossdresser/gay"]
You're always so amazing, Papa, working so hard for Mama.
Of course.
Why don't you have Mama come by my hospital for a check-up?
"My hospital?" You've started working again?
Well, I couldn't just lay around doing nothing forever.
Really? That's great.
- You're a doctor? You don't look like one at all. - Sorry `bout that.
-What specialty? /N -Obstetrics and Gynecology.
My... Well, we'll have to have you do a check-up when we have our child, right Akira-chan?
Oh, yeah! It's pretty tough for you lately, right Oneechan? Having an imaginary pregnancy...
And then getting caught by a bunch of weirdos...
Thank you so much, Pinko-san.
Oh, no, don't worry about it.
Hey, Papa, don't you think Oneechan has become so feminine?
Yes, she has. She's helping out around the house a lot and seems to be working hard at her job.
Stop it, I'm getting embarassed!
Oh, yeah, what about that unpopular comedian...uh...
Yamashita-san?
Yamashita-san! He seemed like a good catch, or rather, a good guy...
Why don't you go out with him, just like we are, right Akira-chan?
What are you doing?
Oh, yeah! Have you started dating yet, Kaoru?
Not really.
Tomo-chan... What about Tomo-chan?
Don't talk about that girl...
That girl?
You shouldn't talk like that, kiddo. It's best to tell the person you like about your feelings.
I'll support you, so come talk to me anytime. We aren't strangers anymore.
Not strangers...?
Um, something's been bothering me for a bit... Are you guys...
Are you guys dati---
-No, we aren't /N -It's fine, isn't it?
It's totally obvious to everyone!
Yes we are!
We're finally tied together!
Okay. Oniichan, um...
Is that so?
Wh-what I mean is, um...
That is...
Thanks for the meal!
Wait a sec, Akira-chan!
Dare Yori mo Mama wo Aisu ep 8
Did it seem like a joke when we were talking?
I want to stay intoxicated with your straightforward image.
If I say a certain word, don't you see, you'll start shining all at once.
That's the way I imagine it!
I'll let only you ride, I'll let only you ride...
At the speed of a rocketing comet...
We'll go far away, farther and farther away.
Let's search for stars together.
I'll let only you ride, I'll let only you ride.
Like a meteor shower of dreams...
That's why we're going far away, farther and farther away.
I wonder if you realized it as I said it?
We have an entire sky within us.
Translations: sayochama
Timing provided by: tianj
Raw provided by: gryzze
-Welcome back. -I'm home.
I bet you're really tired today.
I'm exhausted.
Want dinner?
No.
No? Then, why don't you take a bath?
Not yet. I still have some work to do...
More work to do? Even though you're exhausted?
-Hey, Papa. -Yeah?
Is anything different with the kids?
Well, Pinko-san came over today. I was a bit surprised, but he said...
Is something going on with Akira and Pinko-san? -No, no, no... It's nothing.
Mama...
Look. You left this much of your lunch!
Sorry...
-I just didn't have an appetite... -Mama.
Why don't you get a physical?
It's just a little bit of summer heat exhaustion.
-But... - Didn't I tell you I have strength in my stamina?
Okay, back to work.
[I want to see you. I can still feel the stubble of your beard upon my fingertips, Akira-chan.]
What are you doing? You're supposed to be working!
I'm sorry, but I'll be finished quickly.
You've been acting so weird lately. It's like you're constantly spacing out, or something.
I'm sorry, I'll be more careful from now on!
Maybe you think that because you're popular with the customers you can get away with more, but you need to shape up a little!
Shut up. I know that already!
Pinko-san, what are you doing?
Actually, I haven't been able to contact Akira-chan...
Have you tried calling the salon?
He got fired.
Fired?
Come in. I'll get some barley tea for you.
Thanks.
Thank you very much.
What's this for, Papa?
Oh, I went to the hospital Tsunami-san works at to see about a physical.
Mama won't go and take care of it no matter how much I ask.
I see.
Pinko-san...
Um, about the other day. Was what you said true?
What?
No, no, I'm just asking what happened between you and Akira.
It's not a big deal. We just... spent a night together.
That might be Akira-chan.
Excuse me a sec.
Hello. What's up, Ma?
The money you sent arrived. I'm sorry you have to send so much back every month.
You don't have to call me about something like that.
Actually, I'll be coming to Tokyo soon. Would you meet me, even if you can only spare a few minutes?
Oh, sorry. I'm hella busy with work right now, so I probably can't.
Gotcha. Call me when you get here, okay?
Don't overdue it in the heat. See ya.
Is your mother coming to Tokyo?
Seems like it.
Why won't you meet her?
My older brother and younger sister both ordered me to never show my face to my mother.
What?
Well, if she found out that I was a cross-dresser... My mother has a heart condition.
There's no telling what the shock would do to her.
Sorry for asking you to do something strange the other day.
They require the father's consent for an abortion. Sorry, but could you lend me your name?
Oh, no, it's fine. I was just so relieved to hear that it was just an imaginary pregnancy and there was nothing wrong with you.
I guess you could say this is my way of thanking you for putting you through that, but...
I got them to completely forgive your debt.
I had Mama look into the business practices of the company those debt collectors worked for, and they were arrested.
Really?
So, now you don't have to worry about those thugs following you around and roughing you up.
From now on, don't think about anything else and just concentrate on following your dreams, okay?
Okay, I guess...
What? Try looking a little happier about it, why doncha?
Actually... I was thinking that I should go find a real job soon.
What about comedy?
I'll give up. I'm not really suited for it, anyway...
You're kidding, right?
My parents, back on the farm, have been on my case about how long I intend to mess around...
What the hell are you talking about now? Haven't you given comedy your best all this time?
And... I really don't hate your gags, either.
Really?
Have more confidence in yourself. Say, you got any new jokes?
Well, maybe...
Try me.
Then...
"A fireman after a sudden kiss."
"The cause of the fire is you."
Thanks for the meal.
Excuse me, would you like to have tea with me?
-Omigosh, how creepy! -Please, please, please.
Maybe I should try something different.
Hey, sweetie, wanna go have a drink with me? Yo, yo, yo.
That's no good either. Need to do something different...
- Hey, sweetie, where you going? - Excuse me, I'm busy.
Don't say that. Just hang out with me for a bit.
I really feel like it's fate that I met you.
Right now I'm looking for a woman I can love with all my heart.
I think that's impossible.
Don't hit on other people's girls!
Excuse me, I spoke to someone on the phone earlier. I'm Kamon... My son...?
Sorry for all of the trouble.
Oniichan. The tea's ready. Come over here.
You got beat up for hitting on some guy's girlfriend? You've never had to pick up girls before.
Leave me alone. What's wrong if a guy wants to go pick up a girl?
Oniichan, did you do it because, uh... how should I say this... you got into a relationship with Pinko-san?
No way! You're really going out with him, Oniichan?
O-of course not! Everything that person says is a lie.
Anyway, could you all keep this a secret from Okaasan? Please?
I don't want to worry her unnecessarily.
-We can't do that. -Why?
The police released you because of Mama.
She convinced the other party not to press charges.
It's true.
I'm home!
It's Mama. Welcome home!
-I'm home. -Welcome back.
Can you explain exactly what happened to me?
The other guy punched first, so I was able to talk to him, but...
He said that you gave him a reason to attack you.
Mama, Oniichan's just been a little confused lately...
Yeah, yeah. It's been really hot lately.
He's had a lot going on with Pinko-san too.
Don't bring that up!
What? Did something happen with Pinko-san?
-Well, how can I explain-- -You be quiet, Papa.
Yes ma'am.
What happened with Pinko-san?
It doesn't matter.
What?
Could you please just stop infering in everyone's business?
What's with your attitude? Do you know how much trouble you've been causing for us?
Fine then! I don't need a family!
-What did you say? -Oniichan.
I'll just live by myself from now on!
-Akira -Oniichan, wait! Onii-- -Oniichan!
[Many Days Later]
Hey baby!
Wanna get some tea with me?
Hey, sweetie...
Good evening!
Akira-chan, welcome!
-Welcome. -Oh, Pinko-san!
This is my new girlfriend. We just met, but I think it was destiny!
Did you come to show her off to me?
Of course not. I'm just thinking of marrying her, so I thought I'd come introduce her to you.
Nice to meetcha.
Mama, please come take care of this splendid fiancee!
I've got you covered! Now, let me teach you about the path of womanhood!
Hey, wait a sec!
Don't touch me!
Your father was really worried you the other day.
Who cares about that weird family.
I'm not going to have anything to do with them... Or rather, I'm relieved to have cut my ties with them.
What are you talking about? You love your family more than anyone.
You're not gonna answer?
It's got nothing to do with you, right?
Yello, it's Pinko! Just kidding....
What?
Please wait a moment.
It's the hospital.
Your mother collapsed.
What? Hello, Yamada speaking.
I understand.
Thank you for your trouble.
What did she say?
Her condition is stable, but she wants to see me.
The lady on the phone was the nurse in charge of her. She asked her to call me.
Then, you need to hurry up and go.
I can't. My mother doesn't know that I'm a crossdresser.
But, you really want to go, don't you?
But...
Geez!
What are you doing here?
Sorry, Oniichan.
Didn't you promise that you would never show your face to Ma again?
I know I did, but...
Leave! Have you forgotten that I lost a fiance because of you?
Please. Don't make any more trouble for us.
You're a disgrace to us.
Um... that's not a very nice way to speak to him...
Doesn't your mother consider him to be one her precious, irreplacable children? Isn't not allowing them to see each too harsh?
And who are you?
This is just one of your boyfriends or something, right?
No, I'm just---
It's fine, Akira-chan.
Why?
I couldn't live my life if I wasn't prepared for stuff like this.
The family disgrace will now disappear. Bye now.
Hey... Are you sure you want to let things go like this?
Now do you understand how painful it is not to see your own parents?
Do you really want to end up like me, Akira-chan?
What's wrong?
I think I'll leave--
Why? You're already here.
I think... I just don't know what to do anymore.
I used to think that I was the one with the most filial piety in the family.
Now I'm just a disgrace...
Even at work, I quit caring about the customers...
I don't even know if I really wanted to become a hairdresser in the first place.
I envy Otousan.
He loves Okaasan from the bottom of his heart.
He lives everyday doing the things he wants to do.
What are you doing? Hey!
Got no reason.
What's that mean?
I did it just because I felt like it.
Why don't you try just doing something without overthinking it right now?
- It's kinda sudden... - Don't you have anything?
- I guess I kinda want to yell in a loud voice... - Okay, let's do that!
C'mon, c'mon.
But, it's a nuisance to the neighbors...
I told you not to think about that...
More.
More?
Everyone should stop saying such stupid, selfish things. Idiots!
Who's yelling at night?
Shut up!
What time do you think it is?
Bug off, you bastard!
Stupid!
Don't make me do that again.
But, didn't it feel good?
If all you're worried about is looking lame all the time, no one is ever going to understand your feelings.
You should fart and burp as much as you want.
The people who really love you will accept all of that.
So, from now on, why don't you try doing what you want to do and not worry so much about what will happen.
Yeah?
Omigod, what're you doing?
P-put some clothes on!
H-hey! I just woke up, wh--
Just hurry up!
Where are we going?
Just come on!
Omigosh, this is just like being in a drama love scene! Don't save me! Don't save me!
Oh, Oniichan, hurry! We don't have much time!
Okay. H-hey!
Wait a sec. Explain what's going on.
I asked Tsunami-san if there was some way to let you see your mother.
- What? -Oniichan, Tsunami-san is---
- Why're you all here? - Papa thought we should all participate.
- Let's go, Pinko-san. - But, my face is...
We have no time. She's going to be discharged soon.
Let's go, quickly. Pinko-san!
Hurry up.
- Slowly. -I'm supporting her.
Raise your legs.
I'm going to call the taxi.
Excuse me, I need to speak with you...
What is it?
There are several matters... Perhaps we could step outside?
I understand. I'll be right back.
Obaachan!
-What? - The grandkids? What'll we do?
- I'll go beat `em up. - Don't do it, Oneechan!
- Kaoru, go distract them. - What? How?
Think of something!
I've got cram school! Really?
- Even though I don't like it... - Wow! It's Godzilla (Hideki) Matsui!
He was doing his rehabilitation here? Please give me an autograph!
Pinko-san, go now!
Where's Oniichan?
He had to go speak with the doctor...
Really?
What'll I do?
I'll take your sister, so use that time to grab your mom, okay?
-Stop that, Oneechan. -What?
-What are you doing, Papa? -Otousan?
I borrowed it from Tsunami-chan.
-What are you gonna do? -I'm gonna be a doctor.
-Looks good. It's okay?
-It's perfect. - Probably.
It's fine.
Excuse me, Yamada-san.
What is it?
There was a problem with some paperwork. Could you please go down to the reception desk and take care of it?
- I understand-- - I'll take your mother. Please hurry.
- Thank you. - It's no trouble.
- I'm sorry. - It's no trouble.
I'm taking you to meet your son.
Excuse me, what department do you belong to?
Me? Yes, I'm afraid I don't recognize you...
You don't?
- What should we do? - I guess I need to go beat her up.
Be quiet, Oneechan!
Could you please show me your ID card?
ID card? You'd like to see mine?
Yes.
- Yes - You really want to see it?
- It's usually attached somewhere on your coat.... - That's what I normally do.
ID? I wonder what happened to it...
Excuse me, could you please tell me where the OBGYN department is?
Oh, Doctor! Thank you for always taking such good care of me.
You go down this hallway and take the second right...
- What's wrong? - I don't know... My stomach just started to hurt...
Just stay there and don't move. I'll go get help. Please look after her, Doctor.
Someone please come!
- Why are you here, Mama? - Today is my physical, remember?
Oh yeah!
Hurry up!
Hurry up, hurry up!
Thank you.
Sorry, Ma, for not coming to see you.
Aniki contacted me, but I was never able to get time away from work...
Ichiro... You don't need to lie to me.
What?
I've always known that you prefer men.
Really?
Don't underestimate your mom.
I'm sorry you got stuck with a rotten son like me.
What are you saying?
I'm happy as long as my children are healthy and doing what they love to do.
As long as it's not harming other people.
But, it's perfectly fine to trouble your family.
That's why families exist after all.
I wasn't able to do anything for you either.
I'm so sorry.
What are you talking about? You've always let me do what I wanted to do, Kaachan.
When I said I wanted to go to Tokyo...
You didn't say anything and just gave me this...
I'm sorry, could you please wait a few more minutes?
Just leave me alone. Abusing your authority as a doctor...
Hey!
What did you intend to accomplish by doing this?
Yeah. Leave.
Please stop it already, you two...
Shush, Okaasan.
Let's go.
Please, won't you allow them to speak with each other just a little longer...
Please leave us alone. Do you know how much shame that person has caused our family?
I've never seen a man as pathetic as him.
What's wrong with living life being true to yourself?
They seem to have a good relationship, but...
Why do you call him a disgrace to your family just because he loves men?
Anyway, why don't you---
What is with you people anyway?
Isn't it rather strange for your entire family to be here?
It would seem that your son is involved with my brother. Are you really going to let that slide?
Children grow up strange because the parents are irresponsible.
Hey...
Hey, now...
Just who is going to be happy for you to say that?
Every member of my family is an incredible person!
I thought that being energetic was their only good point, and that everyone was selfish...
But, they've been nothing but kind to someone like me...
Our parents are always worrying about us kids.
I always thought my little brother was timid and weak, but he's actually a lot stronger than me!
He treasures the honest feelings that we've started to forget.
My mother, no matter what anyone else thinks, will never lose!
She loves us from the bottom of her heart, and trusts my father 100%.
My father thinks about us 24/7.
He's lived the last 28 years with the sole purpose of making my mother happy!
He loves his life so much that he's always smiling!
It's a little weird, but...
But... this incredible family...
Where could you find it anywhere else?
How'd it go?
I was given a stern warning.
I'm sorry for causing you all of this trouble...
No, no, I've gotten used to you guys bothering me.
Thanks, Tsunami!
Don't jump on me! It's too hot!
Pinko-san, you'd better hurry or you won't be able to see your mother off...
Thanks everyone. I'm really happy to have met you all.
Bye, Akira-chan.
Please send my regards to your mother.
Oh, yeah! About the other night...
Relax! Nothing happened.
Eh?
Akira-chan got drunk and passed out. I just pulled you into bed.
T-t-then why'd you do all that...?
I wanted to become part of your family.
I got to see how happy I'd be if I was able to become a permanant member of such a wonderful family.
I'm so silly. I know it'll never happen.
See ya! Bye...
Sorry for the wait... Dinner's ready!
-Here, Mama. - Thanks.
It looks great!
-Look good? - Yeah. I'm starved!
What's wrong, Oniichan? Sit down.
I think I really will leave...
What are you talking about?
Yeah, Oniichan!
But...
Do you remember, Mama?
When Oniichan was little and Mama had to work late at the office...
Oneechan and I got tired of waiting and fell asleep, but...
Oniichan stayed awake and waited until Mama came home.
Do you remember, Mama?
Of course I remember.
That's when I thought, "This child loves Mama more than I ever can."
That's why I need to love Mama more, too, so that he didn't surpass me.
Mama always knew that your kindness was real.
That's why, from now on, no matter what you do or who you love, you are a son we are both proud of.
So... Please... Don't say you'll cut your ties with us ever again.
I'm sorry.
Everyone...
I'm so, so sorry.
I won't forgive you.
For all of the trouble he's caused us lately, why don't we have him do something for each of us?
Good idea.
Okay, no matter how late I am coming home, you have to stay up and give me a massage.
Wait a sec! Giving you a massage is my job!
But, Oniichan is a lot better at it than you are, Papa.
Then, I want you to cut my hair for free. Also, if you know any good guys, can you introduce me?
Geez, Oneechan...
Do my summer homework for me!
That's off limits.
-Really? - You have to do it for yourself -Yeah
-Do you want to end up like me? - What about you, Papa?
Is there anything you want Akira to do for you?
Let's see...
I want him to live his life true to his own feelings.
What? Are you trying to look cool, Papa?
But, isn't that the hardest thing for him to do?
Right? That's why I want him to stop trying to repress his emotions and just be himself.
Well... I guess it's okay now. There's something I've always wanted to do...
Really? Go ahead.
Don't get mad.
We won't.
Then... here I go.
I can't believe this.
Kaoru, go get the fans!
- Is that what my food ends up like? - Save me, Papa!
Geez, it reeks!
Sorry...
I was so busy at work...
It's fine.
What were the results of the physical?
Actually, we'll need to do some further tests...
What do you mean?
Because it's you, I'll be frank.
Yes?
You might have breast cancer.
Let's go up to the room and have a nice chat.
No way....
I wonder if Mama wants to break up with me?
I'd like to pursue a marriage with you.
Thank you very much.
Is it possible to have surgery and keep it secret from my family?
Mama! Mama!!