Who's there?
I'm not a human.
He says that he's been there since 120 years ago.
Do think I could change myself?
Let's do that!
Sis!?
Sis! Sis!
Sis, hang in there!
Sis! Sis!
Let's take her to the hospital.
Please.
It'll be quicker to go by my car rather than an ambulance.
I'll go get the key.
Sis...
Were you there?
Did you see?
What's wrong with my sister? What happened?
Did she die?
Of course not.
But she will die.
Humans die.
Why do you say such things?
I'm sorry.
Inaniwa Carpentry
- Fukashi-san... - Please hurry!
It's all right, I'll carry her.
Thank you.
Did you do something to my older sister?
What are you!?
I'm not suiteable to live in the human world.
Forget it.
Inaniwa Carpentry
There's no muscle stiffness.
Checking the pupils.
Does your sister have any allergies?
I think it's anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction).
Do you remember her breathing in or consuming anything in particular?
Senior, I have a favor to ask.
What is it?
I'll stay by my sister, so
from that person, Fukashi Ken-san,
could you ask him what happened?
Are you saying he knows what happened to your sister?
I'm not sure, but...
Please.
Hey, where's Fukashi Ken-san?
Isn't he in his room? Maybe he's bathing?
It's 100 years too early for him to take a bath before me.
I'll kill him if I find a single pubic hair.
I passed by him on the way home from a store.
I blew a kiss but he left without noticing me.
That's not "not noticing" you, but ignoring you.
I don't think so. He seemed to be in deep thought about something.
Perhaps his memories suddenly returned,
so he went to drink on his own?
Why would he go drinking?
When men reflect on their life, they go to drink!
Just wait, he'll come back eventually.
Young people nowadays lack mentality and self-awareness.
You're the one who learned under the "reduced curriculum education".
Not me. I didn't go to school anyway.
I haven't had any leisure since I was born.
Aren't you cool Mikoto.
Call me Murozono.
I'm the same with Morozono-san.
I was raised in an unfortunate family.
Call me Mikoto...
President, taste this to see if it's good or not.
Oh! Is this shimeji mushrooms? You really stocked up on these!
Manual laborers deserve to eat more than the bargain price food.
Put some bacon with it for god's sake.
That felt like a bit of a waste.
What?
This is good!
I've never had such delicious shimeji mushrooms before!
It's crisp and soft.
It'd be even better if you added bacon to it.
Did you buy these at the Marukame supermarket?
No. It was grown from the futon.
I discovered this morning,
a bunch of mushrooms were grown where Ken-san slept last night.
How funny!
Really?
I see. These shimeji grew by the man.
You, what are you feeding us?
Tamana-san, do you have any of that shimeji left?
There's a lot.
- Tsugimi! - Grandma.
How is Haruka?
I don't know. Why did things turn out this way?
Relax.
There are transparent mushrooms growing on her face...
Her breathing is getting shallower.
What do I do? What if she dies at this rate?
That won't happen.
Tsugumi!
Let's take your medicine, okay? It'll be alright.
Let's take some medicine.
Here.
Is this the shimeji like thing that was found in the futon?
Yes.
I'm sorry for calling you in so early.
- What happened to him? - His whereabout are currently unknown.
If...the reason behind why the fungus was in the futon has to do with him, then
is it possible that he is the cause of the fungus growing on Tsugaru-san's sister?
Find him for me.
I want to do some more research.
Frankenstein's Love
- Episode 2 -
Timing and Subtitles by The Luv From Evil Team @ viki.com
Father...
You should live here forever.
You...
Should not get close to humans.
You should not live in the human world.
I...
Am I not human?
Humans die.
You've died as a human.
Did I die?
Then I brought you back to life.
It's a lie! A lie!
I don't have any memories of being alive.
I don't have any memories of dying either!
The only thing I remember,
is that person's face.
I felt like... I knew her face.
And that face seemed to know who I was.
Please don't!
I just wanted to know who I really am.
So I followed her.
According to my grandmother,
my grandmother's younger sister became ill like this.
Hmm?
Her skin was covered with mushrooms.
What happened to her?
In the end,
she's never regained consciousness.
She passed away.
No one knew what happened to her.
We can't let that happen.
I'm the one who should die first.
Tsugumi...
As I thought,
I am not a human.
Not a human.
But you have a family.
That's me.
I will stay by your side
forever.
I will stay with you forever.
Look around when you're lonely.
Look at the forest.
You can live here.
Even if you're not a human, you can live.
In the deep forest,
these trees have been living here
longer than you have.
No name, no contact with humans.
But the trees are living here happily.
The trees will surely accept you.
Listen.
it's wrong to think only humans are living beings.
In this place, you're not dead at all.
I gave you a new life.
Right, you're just like a plant.
A plant?
That's right.
A plant that has ability to think.
I'm sorry
that I didn't take away the ability to think from you.
I'm sorry.
However, you're still alive.
Look at yourself. You're alive.
You're alive.
I am alive.
Alive...
At this point, we can only rely on your sister's vitality.
Tsugumi! Don't touch her casually.
It's fine!
My sister always watched over me.
So to die before me...
That's impossible. I won't allow it.
Good evening.
Who are you?
- I'm sorry for coming late. - Senior...
I'm Inaniwa, a graduate student.
Ah, wait!
I spoke with Professor Tsurumaru about this.
He told me to bring this.
What is this?
It's an extract from particular mushrooms.
The Professor did...?
He and I made it together.
We were hoping it would become a remedy for her.
So that means he knows the cause?
Yes.
If he is right,
the remedy can cure her.
What do you want to do?
I'll try it.
Fugaku University
That looks good.
How was it?
Thanks to you, my sister is on her way to recovery.
She's still yet to regain consciousness, but her vitals are stable.
They say she's no longer in critical condition.
There are the fungi extracted from her.
How did you know?
Why did you think he could be the cause?
Fukashi Ken-san.
Under the circumstances, there is a high probability of him being the cause.
This was found in the futon that he slept in.
I believe that this fungus was created because he ate shimeji mushrooms.
Last time mushrooms that looked like Akanari-Kamidake had grown here.
I think this has something to do with him as well.
His body produces a countless number of fungi.
Your sister contracted something related to that.
If that be the case, then I thought a different bacteria within him acts as a neutralizer.
So are you saying that he's a host for that bacteria?
That's not surprising at all.
We humans are all hosts to a countless number of bacterial agents.
That is true...
It's just that the fungi that his body creates
may not be something that we have ever come across before.
Is it an unknown bacterium?
As to how these unknown bacterium come to be,
and later become spores, is something I don't know.
And if he were spreading those spores.
The spores?
It could be said that he himself is a new species of mushroom.
He hasn't returned since that evening.
I think he did something, so he can no longer stay here.
Fukashi Ken
Tsugaru Tsugumi
What is that?
Tsugumi
So you were here?
My sister was saved.
My sister won't die.
Illnesses can be cured.
Cured?
Can't you please tell me what happened?
I'm studying mushrooms in college.
Perhaps, I could learn something from what it is you're suffering from.
About you—
I can't stay with you, Tsugaru-san.
I can't be with you, Tsugaru-san.
Please,
forgive me.
Please,
don't find me anymore.
I'm sorry. He won't be coming back anymore.
You got to see him?
He said he could no longer see you, Girl?
Don't call her "Girl", it's Tsugaru-san.
Hey, hurry up and make dinner.
Don't you dare serve any shimeji!
Alright! Dinner time!
It's odd, isn't it?
How does Fukashi Ken-san's body sustain living?
Maybe he really is 120 years old?
Could he really be more happy living in the forest?
He might be.
He must be scared to be thought of as a monster.
Are you not scared, Tsugaru-san?
Don't go meeting him on your own.
Senior...
What?
I can't be in a romantic relationship.
I can't envision a future with anyone.
My future can't be changed.
From here on,
aside from a name, will I be able to learn more about myself?
What?
Can I enjoy myself?
Can I change myself.
You can.
I'm sure you'll be able to change.
Let's do it!
If you stop being afraid of other opinions,
you can only choose to be a criminal or a true artist.
Tokachi-san, which one would you choose between a criminal and an artist?
I wouldn't choose either.
I live my life, worrying about other people's opinions.
I don't think so.
I always thought you were a mindless person who always said whatever he wanted.
What's with calling me mindless?
I meant to say refreshing.
Two words are the same. How rude.
I'm living my life so others won't think of me that way.
To be honest, I've always been afraid.
I should say no more. I'll lose my popularity.
You see? I'm worried.
It's almost three o'clock. Let's call the snack man.
I wonder where he is today.
♪ It's time for you and me.
♪ A new direction for you and me.
♪ If you have a concern, ask Amakusa.
♪ Let's ask Amakusa.
Hello! This is Amakusa Junpei!
We've received a concern,
From Chinpiragobo-san of Chiba prefecture, 17 years old.
After fighting with a friend, without thinking, I insulted the friend on Twitter.
It had hurt my friend more than I had expected.
Now no matter how much I apologize, he won't forgive me.
Although I know that I'm in the wrong,
I don't know what else I can do to seek forgiveness.
What should I do to receive his forgiveness?
With that said, I'm in Tokyo today.
This place is so-called "8-9-3" (ya-ku-za).
I'm at the front of a mafia's office.
I'd like to experiment to find out how many times I should apologize
to earn someone's forgiveness.
Oh, I see a mafia member coming out.
Excuse me, can I ask you a question?
Don't film without my permission.
Don't worry. We're from a radio station.
Your face won't appear.
Your name and organization name will stay anonymous.
What do you want?
It must be hard for you when the police are cracking down on mafias lately.
Tell me why did you join the mafia?
Why... you say?
A real man belongs here.
Is it because you can't win others if you live an ordinary life?
What?
Is it because you were too lazy to study or work,
you thought you could make a living in the mafia?
What the heck are you saying?
People think of you as scum,
but do you feel good when you threaten someone with violence?
- Bastard! - I'm sorry.
Are you messing with me?
If I offended you, I apologize.
I'm so sorry. Please forgive me.
Not even funny, you bastard.
Excuse me. We're recording for a radio show.
Shut up!
As a result, I wasn't forgiven after many apologies.
B-but...
I think when you apologize,
you shouldn't expect to be forgiven
but you should expect to be punished.
Aw...
If you're not expecting to be punished,
that means you're running away from your wrongdoing
and not apologizing sincerely.
If you think you're being punished because your friend hates you,
accept your punishment then apologize sincerely.
Don't run away from your wrongdoing.
Can you spare our equipment?
- Take him inside. - Yes, sir.
Stand up!
See you tomorrow. A concern at snack time,
♫ Let's ask Amakusa. ♫
You should've run.
You're not funny.
- I'm not? - That's right.
You think it's okay just to give funny answers to ordinary concerns?
But you're not solving any problems.
You're just making fun of other people's problems.
Do you know that?
Well... I'm trying to answer them the best way I can.
I know. You're working hard, Amakusa-san.
Tokachi-san, there are positive reactions from listeners with concerns.
That's because they think this is funny.
They are only happy that we introduced their concerns on a radio.
They're taking this segment seriously.
Soon enough our listeners get tired of you and you'll disappear.
What should I do then?
That's right. Give him a suggestion.
Answer them sincerely
with your own words in your own way.
I am answering them sincerely to the best of my knowledge.
Is it because I'm not funny enough?
Right, you're not funny.
Hang in there, Amakusa-san.
You're not as good as you look.
- This is a radio show. So his looks— - Shut up! Don't talk.
I thought you were a man with backbone.
I thought you were better than cheating with the cheap tricks.
Not to mention your song.
The song is letting people know how boring you are.
Are you PIKOTARO (comedian who sings "PPAP")?
- PIKOTARO has no nothing to do— - I said no talking.
This is all because of you, a musician wannabe pursing your dream halfheartedly.
That's not true.
I'm trying to cling on to my position.
What position are you talking about?
You work for me.
So don't try showing off with your cheap tricks.
If you want to keep your position, fight with your own words.
Go for it, Amakusa.
Try steeling my position fairly with your own words.
How can he say that?
Like he is using his own words.
He just reads the script from our writers.
He fires other people because his show isn't funny.
Don't say that.
He's survived in the industry over a decade for his talent.
Thank you for waiting.
That's a given.
I'm trying to comfort you, Amakusa-san.
So please let me.
I'm fine, Ushi-chan.
I’m not depressed at all.
That's good.
But seriously, people love your segment.
I've never received any complaints from higher-ups.
Ririe-chan is cheering for me too.
Don't trust her too much.
The rumor says they are in a romantic relationship.
She was only pretending to cheer you on,
but the truth is she was whipping Tokachi-san's butt.
Ushi-chan, you're great at observing people.
If it weren't for you, listeners wouldn't love me much.
You're making me look funny, although I'm not.
I really appreciate that.
Have a little confidence.
No need to thank me.
I know you're funny.
Being funny isn't good enough to hold on to popularly.
I wonder if anyone listens to my words.
When you apologize, don't expect to be forgiven.
Except to be punished.
Don't run away from your wrongdoing!
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Sis?
Tsugumi?
I'm so relieved.
I'll go get the doctor.
Am I in a hospital?
Yes, this is the hospital where you work.
What happened to me?
You don't remember anything at all?
How is your head? Are you in pain?
Tsugumi?
Do you know where I can find Tsugaru Tsugumi-san?
Who is Tsugaru-san?
Do you know Tsugaru Tsugumi-san?
I don't know. I'm sorry.
Do you know Tsugaru-san?
Tsugaru? What is the first name?
Tsugaru Tsugumi-san.
I don't know. I've never heard of it around here.
- Look. - Oh, so cute.
Do you know Tsugaru-san?
Tsugaru-san?
It's Tsugumi-san.
Tsugumi-chan is standing right here.
What are you doing?
Tsugaru-san I'm looking for is larger.
Huh?
Do you know the large Tsugaru Tsugumi-san?
Large?
Not Tsugumi-chan, it's Tsugaru Tsugumi-san.
What does the person do?
Tsugaru-san... studies mushrooms.
Oh, is she a university student?
That's right.
Then you should ask around at a university.
If you go straight here,
you'll find the university which is the only one around here.
Hey! You should thank a person who answered your question.
Thank you very much.
You must like mushrooms a lot.
Daddy!
Inaniwa Carpentry
Don't you think a half sheet missing?
It should be right.
- Oh yeah, you're right. - I told you so.
Oh, Ken-san!
Why are you here?
I'm looking for Tsugaru-san.
You're not ashamed to show your face?
I came to see Tsugaru-san.
- What? - Where is Tsugaru-san?
Where can I find her?
Hey! Calm down.
What a fool.
He is so naive.
Stop it, Ken-san lost his memories.
That's right.
I can't blame you for being lonely.
Listen, Ken-san.
What would you do when you see her?
I want to apologize.
Do you want to ask for her forgiveness?
I'm not apologizing to ask her forgiveness.
I'm apologizing to accept my punishment.
Punishment? That's a good intention.
To do that, you have to prove it with your actions.
Actions?
You have to show her that you're doing fine.
I don't understand what you mean.
Get to work, Idiot.
Work and work till you can't any more.
Don't you dare slack off or play around even once.
If that happens, just die.
"Ballad for My Mother" (title of a song).
President sings the song all the time in karaoke.
Fukashi Ken-san,
stop talking nonsense and let's get to work.
When you write the character "work", you write as "a person moves".
You sound like Takeda Tetsuya. ( The actor played a role of a school teacher)
Okay, let's go back to work.
- Okay. - Ken-san, let's work.
Tsugaru Tsugumi
So he's there?
Yeah, he's working hard right now.
Tell her to visit him.
Yeah.
I'm leaving it up to you.
He came back.
Fukashi Ken has returned.
Inaniwa Carpentry
Why did you return?
I'm sorry.
Why are you apologizing?
I'm sorry.
What happened here?
Are you apologizing because you did something to my sister?
I'm sorry.
You said that you couldn't be with me.
Yet, why did you return?
I came to apologize.
To be forgiven?
I'm not apologizing to be forgiven.
Then why?
Please... Punish me.
- Please give me a punishment. - Punishment?
I'm apologizing to accept my punishment.
I don't understand what it is you're saying.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
What should I do?
What should I do in order to punish you?
Please tell me.
That...is not something I know.
I don't understand, please teach me.
What is a punishment?
I'm sorry as well.
Why are you apologizing Tsugaru-san?
It was my fault.
Because I took you out from the forest and brought you here.
You're wrong.
I'm sorry.
That's not something to apologize for.
I don't want you to apologize, Tsugaru-san.
I will apologize! I'm sorry.
Please give me a punishment.
Please try doing the same thing to me that you did to my sister.
Did you touch her.
Does that happen because you touched her?
Then please touch me, too.
I'll be fine!
I don't fear death.
I have a severe illness called branch atheromatous disease.
My blood vessels in my brain could suddenly tear or deteriorate at any moment.
My mother fell ill at 30 and passed away at 34.
I've had it since I was a child.
I could die at any moment.
That's why...please touch me.
You can't! Stop it already!
Takashi Ken-san!
Please show me your true form.
Please don't come here!
Please...
Don't come here.
I beg you.
We won't go.
Leave the rest to me.
I will watch over him properly.
Watch over?
There are ways to conduct research without being pushy.
Just go home today. Leave the rest to me.
Be careful.
Hey!
Is it alright if I go over there?
What about Tsugaru-san?
She's gone home.
Are you alright?
I'm alright.
Come, let's return home.
Home?
Our home.
Tsugaru-san understood.
Is it alright for me to stay here?
Of course.
That's why you don't have to apologize.
It could happen to anyone, when people live togehter.
What do you mean?
Living with someone means,
it Is in some way like a punishment for humans.
Come, let's go.
♫ I'm not a human, I'm terribly sorry ♫
♫ Since I was made to look like one, often I've been mistaken ♫
♫ I'm not human. If you ask me what I am ♫
♫ That's a good question, I seriously have no idea ♫
♫ I wonder if I can be real human someday ♫
♫ I dreamt such a dream. That is my dream. ♫
♫ I'm living my life carefree ♫
♫ I'm working relatively hard ♫
♫ I'm pretending that nothing is wrong ♫
♫ But I weep every now and then ♫
♫ If I knew this would happen ♫
♫ I would've never wanted to look like a human ♫
♫ I rather look like something completely different from human ♫
♫ I'm not human, I'm terribly sorry ♫
♫ Since I was made to look like one, often I've been mistaken ♫
♫ Is it okay for me to become human? ♫
♫ Someone, please answer me ♫
♫ Will you forgive me for living by imitating? ♫
♫ I've tried to give up many times, but I still want to be human ♫
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