RESTARTING SAIKI KUSUO PART 1
My name is Kusuo Saiki. I'm an ordinary high school student.
But I have a not-so-ordinary secret.
I used to be a psychic.
I had various psychic abilities such as
telepathy, clairvoyance, and teleportation.
I've even saved the world a couple of times with those abilities.
However, for various reasons, I've decided to seal the abilities.
Now, I live my everyday life as an ordinary high school student.
Q: IS IT 8TH-GRADE SYNDROME?
No.
Here is the familiar PK Academy.
I went to the former classroom by mistake!
You should learn it already.
-We're lucky, aren't we? -About what?
What do you mean, "what"? I mean that, of course.
Because the prettiest girl, Teruhashi, is our classmate this year again!
Good morning, guys.
I'm super lucky to be able to see her up close everyday!
Yeah, right, but I'm not sure if we're truly lucky.
Why not? This is awesome.
Because there's also the most idiot guy, Nendou...
Hey, I went to the middle school that I used to go by mistake.
...and the 8th-grade syndrome guy, Kaidou in our class.
I will make you a prey of my "Flame of Black."
There's even a former gangster, Kuboyasu, who'd be terrifying when he's mad.
Hey, Shun, don't make us alarmed so early in the morning.
In addition, the rich dictator, Saiko...
Get out of my way, poor guys.
...and the pervert monk, Toritsuka, who's called "Germ" by girls.
-Don't you feel the fate between us? -Don't talk to me, Germ!
-Hey! What's wrong? -Nothing...
Well, there's Hairo at least...
There are more weird guys...
Right, that's why I'm not sure if we're lucky.
I totally agree.
At least, I'm not lucky at all. It's rather a disaster to me.
I used to resist them with my psychic abilities, but now...
Okay, have a seat, everybody.
Look at my situation.
Did they really shuffle the deck of cards? I've almost got the same set of cards.
I still believe psychic abilities are unnecessary, but I feel inconveniences.
Hey, Saiki.
-Saiki? -Don't scare me.
I'm not used to being talked to without notice.
Why didn't you come yesterday? We were waiting for you.
You said you had something to tell us. What was it?
-Kaidou, be quiet. -Sorry.
About yesterday...
After I'd succeeded in eliminating my psychic abilities,
I asked all related people to see me to tell them the truth.
But something unexpected happened.
I think my psychic power caused it.
But I was not able to use my power again after that.
DO NOT TOUCH
It wasn't me? Or...
I need to find out what happened before I confess to them.
Saiki.
Saiki?
Don't talk to me all of a sudden!
-Are you okay? -I'm not!
Oh, well, I thought I'd be free from nuisances if I lost my psychic abilities.
Well, it can't be helped. I can no longer do things that I was doing since birth.
Clairvoyance, for example. I could see through just by looking at them.
But I can't see through anything even if I try.
I can see them as they are instead of skeletons.
Yeah, they are right. Now I realize that...
she does have a chiseled face more than anyone else.
Aside from her personality,
I admit that her appearance is definitely pretty.
Shoot! I got carried away and stared at her too long.
What was that? Is anything wrong with my face?
No, my face has never been wrong!
Have you decided which one you want?
For the geography class. We need to pick a country other than Japan from G7
to do research on.
CANADA - GERMANY - USA ITALY - ENGLAND - FRANCE
You have to pick one and submit it.
Work with those who have picked the same country.
Right, now I remember.
Which one did you choose? I've already submitted my choice.
I have to choose one really carefully.
Sorry for her, but I have to avoid being in the same group with her
because we'd get attention from the class.
If only I could use telepathy, I could easily avoid it. No, don't!
He's thinking so seriously.
I don't need psychic abilities. I've seen enough of the true side of people.
I can make a guess without psychic abilities.
It's a one-sixth possibility. I should be able to avoid it easily.
RESTARTING SAIKI KUSUO PART 2
LIBRARY
Okay, now let's do research about politics and the society of Canada.
Yes, I knew it.
-I really envy him. -Saiki!
-My Teruhashi. -He's so lucky!
I was going to avoid this, but I kind of knew that I'd end up being with her.
Let's do our best.
Was it precognition?
But I was surprised that we were the only ones who chose Canada.
No, it wasn't. This is much worse than I could ever foresee.
Can't believe they are alone!
Shit! I guessed wrong!
Yeah, I guessed wrong, too.
So, he was thinking seriously trying to be in the same group with me.
And just two of us!
God loves us!
All right, let's go find books for research.
He really gets on my nerves!
He's been cocky. So annoying.
He sits next to her, so he must've peeked at her paper.
-How dare he! -How dare he!
Now, all I can do is work hard and finish this as soon as possible.
Where are the books I need?
Books about Canada...
This? No, not this one. Not this one either.
Too many confusing titles.
This is a waste of time. Second sight!
That... is not available.
There it is.
Again, you gotta forget about using psychokinesis.
Good grief, I can't help but I try to use my psychic abilities unconsciously.
I'm just a crazy guy with his eyes crossed and hand up in the air.
You can't do levitation. Don't you get it already?
What am I doing?
Right, I need a ladder. I'll get it with psychokinesis... No!
Hey, what the hell are you doing there?
You're really annoying...
What the hell? He's so frightened!
-So lame! -Will you be quiet in the library?
Oops, she told me off.
Stop right there.
Don't be cocky.
Don't be puffed up just because you sit next to Teruhashi!
Don't misunderstand! She has no feelings for you.
He is picking on me like a little girl does.
Teruhashi doesn't care about you!
Don't be too friendly to her!
Good grief.
I can just ignore them, but I should do something to avoid further nuisance.
I'm going to teach them a lesson.
I can do it at ease.
What the hell...
Even without psychic abilities...
You bastard!
Saiki, did you find the book?
You're the man, Saiki!
You're such a funny boy!
You're my best friend forever!
Saiki?
Teruhashi! Sorry! We just couldn't stop talking with him.
We're so close to him.
You are? Sorry to disturb you, but can I go back to work with him?
Sure!
I found some books on Canada.
I wonder what they were talking about?
This is pretty hard for just two of us.
I wonder if we can finish this by tomorrow.
No worries. I can finish it using thoughtography.
I can't use it though.
There's too much information about France.
Let's go to a cafe to do the rest, Kaidou.
Sorry, I have tutoring today.
Oh, shoot.
I will come with you.
How about Cafe Mami? It's usually empty, so they wouldn't mind if you stay long.
How courageous. She asked Kaidou out without hesitation.
So, Kaidou picked France.
Well, if you have time,
how about going somewhere to work on the rest?
Because the library is closing soon.
Maybe we can go to a family restaurant or even your house.
Hey, haven't you guys finished it yet? We've done it already!
Get lost!
-This is USA. -Fast food?
BIG! WOW! GOOD! FAST!
How could you be proud and show us something that can be done in 12 seconds?
Well, because our group has three people.
To write this shit? What did the other two do?
-I worked with them. -It was just a piece of cake for us.
We're seniors after all.
Sixth graders would do better.
-We can help you guys. -It's okay. We can do this on our own.
So, Canada is big, right?
Please don't mind!
And also... Dude! Look out!
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Dude! Look out!
-The book shelf fell down! -Someone's trapped underneath!
What happened? What was that noise?
How could that happen? We gotta hurry and move the shelf.
-Lift that side! -Come on!
Even without telepathy, I should have noticed their trap.
I wasn't hurt because I could hold it with psychokinesis. No, wait...
I'm not supposed to be able to use it.
Then, why am I not hurt?
Hey, are you all right...
dude?
-It's Nendou! He's trapped under this. -Saiki, too!
-Did it go well? -No, that idiot Nendou protected him.
Seriously?
What went well?
Let me get you an evil spirit!
-Are you all right, Nendou? -No problem!
Please be quiet in the library!
Saiki, are you hurt?
I never thought I'd be protected by someone.
I feel so useless. I shouldn't have eliminated my psychic abilities after all.
What are you saying?
There is nobody who has never been protected, ever.
We all help each other.
I see...
I've become someone who needs to be protected.
Thank you, Nendou.
I was surprised as heck.
This shelf isn't likely to fall down that easily.
It's amazing that Nendou wasn't hurt much.
This is strange.
-It seems empty. -There are too few books on this shelf.
Chuppy was told that he would never be able to walk again because of his disease,
but his owner and his family devoted themselves to taking care of him,
and he's fully recovered.
The family and Chuppy brought about the miracle.
I am so happy for you, Chuppy!
Good for you, Chuppy!
Chuppy is still living happily with the Matsuda family.
The husband must have worked so hard to save Chuppy.
The wife must have supported him a lot like you, honey.
No! He's done better like you!
-It must be their love. -Yes, their true love did that!
So, he's fully recovered just like how he used to be.
Kusuke, you must be moved, too.
If I could treat him, I could've improved his performance five times better.
That's not the point!
Weren't you touched by Chuppy who overcame his disease?
Touched? I don't even know the dog or his family.
I don't even understand why they interviewed them.
I see. They have published a book about the story.
They sold 150,000 copies?
With just one dog. They must be laughing all the way to the bank.
They didn't do that for money!
Their home is full of laughs.
See?
That's not what they mean!
-So touching, isn't it, Mr. Mugami? -I think the vet was just a quack.
Then, you're a quack, too.
Welcome home, Average Joe!
I need to talk to you.
What? You might be getting your psychic abilities back?
Why do you look so happy?
I can't be sure, but I've been experiencing something odd.
You no longer have telepathy, so can you speak normally?
You used to wear a canceller, so you can hear me anyway.
Explain to me!
You said I would never be able to use psychic abilities, right?
Right, I do hear you...
Yeah, I said so.
You shouldn't be able to use psychic abilities...
if you are a normal person.
Normal? Is a psychic normal?
I'm talking about you without psychic abilities.
That means, you're not normal, even without psychic abilities.
For example, this. You can still do this without psychic abilities,
but average people can't do such a thing.
I assume you have evolved into a different kind of human being
in order to control your inborn psychic abilities.
If your brain and muscles have transformed to adapt your psychic abilities,
it's possible that you will have your abilities back.
You'll never know.
However, your power has been sealed, so nothing serious should be expected.
We'll just wait and see.
Maybe you're just worried too much
or your body is in the process of becoming normal.
All you can do is just rest.
You should not get excited or think about using psychic abilities.
Try to stay calm and live peacefully.
Is that all I should do?
This is getting interesting.
-Did you say something? -What are you talking about?
RESTARTING SAIKI KUSUO PART 4
Was it an auditory hallucination?
It does make sense. I might be physically different from normal people
considering that my body was dealing with psychic abilities.
Some say there's a difference between
brains of right-handed and left-handed people.
Differences can be distinct for psychics.
This might be similar to recovering from an illness or an injury.
If I push too hard, I would be sick again or the wound would open up.
No, I'd better not even think about it.
Just forget about psychic abilities, and live peacefully.
Hey, dude!
Don't talk...
Yo!
What's wrong, dude?
It's just Nendou, but did I just see through him?
No, I've been thinking so much that I saw a hallucination.
I should stop thinking about it.
I knew that you'd notice the difference,
but I didn't mean to scare you
-by getting my trim two degrees lower. -All right, take a deep breath.
-Morning. -Yo!
-Good morning! -Morning.
Good morning.
I tried a matured look as a senior.
Your approach is fundamentally wrong, idiot!
No, that's enough. Just forget about him.
I think I heard one of their greetings inside my head,
but don't worry, just stay calm.
I'm an Average Joe.
Saiki.
Did it hurt after the accident?
No.
I'm so relieved!
Kokomi.
What is it, Chiyo? Talk to you later.
Have you completed the research about Canada?
Alone with Saiki?
Yeah, we have.
How about you?
We didn't finish it at school, so I asked Kaidou to do the rest at a cafe,
but he left because he had tutoring.
As a matter of fact, I'm going to the same tutoring school,
and we can use the study room of the school,
so I decided to do the research there while waiting for him
and I was going to email him about it, then...
Chiyo! Your face is melting!
Hey, Saiki! The incident at the library was such a disaster, wasn't it?
Speaking of which, I heard that some books have gone missing from the library.
-For real? Did you know that? -This...
No. I just know that it wasn't me.
Could it be the Dark Reunion trying to steal
the dragon's silk thread from the library?
Yes, they did, not me.
-This is odd... -What is it, Aren?
My key's gone.
-Did you drop it? -I thought I had it in my pocket.
Saiki, did you see it?
How should I know?
I'm just an Average Joe.
ERASE ERASE ERASE
What're you doing, Saiki?
-Could it be in the cabinet? -Yeah, I was practicing my axe kick.
It can't be. It was a hallucination, not the second sight.
-Look at the books! -Those are library books!
Not the key?
-Why are these in here? -Good, it wasn't his key.
What? I've got something in my mouth.
Well, I'm not familiar with this ability.
Hey, that's my key. Thanks!
-Why is this wet? -You found it?
No, this isn't a psychic ability. It just happened to be in my mouth
because I have a habit of opening my mouth wide.
Don't lose it again.
Sorry. Thank you for finding my key, Saiki.
Saiki? Where did he go?
-Saiki! -I think he went to the restroom.
I'm here...
Let's go check the restroom.
They must just be kidding. They are just pretending not to see me.
Well, really, they love to play pranks.
If I'm invisible, I'd be in trouble if someone touches me.
-Gosh! -What's wrong? You're spacing out.
Toritsuka! See? I wasn't invisible.
I recall Toritsuka could see me even if I get invisible, though.
No, it was their prank after all.
You know, there are freshmen as the new school year has begun.
So I went to check their classes, but all the pretty girls have boyfriends!
Those young people lack morals!
Look who's talking.
I am the exception!
Should I ignore him? But I can see him.
Those young people are rather not interested in having relationships.
Who the hell are you?
What? Who are you talking about?
-No, forget it. I don't see him! -Do you mean this guy?
I'm not supposed to see a ghost. I'm not!
He is Haruna, a freshman. I brought him here. Doesn't he look old?
-What's up? -Screw you!
Don't scare me, please. I thought he was a ghost.
By the way, why can you still use telepathy?
RESTARTING SAIKI KUSUO PART 5
Saiki...
Don't tell me that you've got your psychic abilities back!
Why do you look so happy?
For real? Is this the resurrection of Saiki the Psychic?
Shut up!
It'll be our reign again?
Get lost!
FLASH
I'm...
home...
Great! I was just dreaming.
Hey, don't scare me like that.
I almost spilled my coffee because you teleported here all of a sudden.
Kusuke! What?
So, you are really getting your psychic abilities back.
No, I was just dreaming.
I told you to get some rest.
I did! It wasn't what you think.
I did not teleport!
Well, it's good that you have your abilities back
because I want you to do me a favor.
-I'm currently... -No!
Right.
-You've already sealed your abilities. -That's right.
No more playing hero.
I've become an average human being.
I will live my everyday life peacefully.
Right.
That was your dream, wasn't it?
So, how do you feel now?
Anything good happen?
Well, forget about it.
I will try to figure out the problem on my own.
All right, I'm going to do my best for your peaceful life.
-The problem? -That's nothing.
I just got a request from the government.
It will be covered on the news soon.
I will solve every single case!
MAGICAL-EYED DETECTIVE JOKER
I don't even miss a single hint.
BREAKING NEWS
This is a breaking news story!
The government just made an announcement
that a gigantic meteorite is heading down to Earth!
A warning has been issued to all of Japan.
I repeat. A gigantic meteorite is heading...
They told me to do something about it. Isn't it a very absurd request?
We only have two hours left.
But, don't you worry, Kusuo. I will try to figure out on my own.
-But, how? -Hey, Kusuke.
Here is our savior.
Well...
I have put this on as told. What is this anyway?
You idiot!
Yeah, that's perfect. Let's go.
Where to?
No way! Wait a minute!
This is an emergency, but everybody, please stay calm.
Please stay inside.
This is impossible. There's nothing I can do about it.
And stay away from...
I'm just an average guy.
I no longer have psychic abilities...
What?
Is something falling down?
It's a meteorite, idiot!
Is it about the Dark Reunion?
-Stop joking and evacuate now! -Was it a joke?
But the meteorite is no joke...
This is not good, Saiki!
You may not hear me, but please do something!
I don't wanna die without ever having a girlfriend!
Hey, my crystal didn't show me a thing!
I'm dying!
I wanna confess my feelings to Kaidou before I die.
Everybody, calm down! Remember the fire drill!
-Mera-san! -How much would a meteorite sell for?
Master! Please get inside the shelter!
-No, please take my friends! -We have no time!
No, I'm scared of the meteorite!
Will you guys protect me? Hey, hold on! Aren't you guys my fans?
Well, we are in big trouble.
If that size of asteroid hits the Earth, to estimate the damage of the impact...
My brain is not working.
The news said it'll take several hours but my estimate would be two hours or so.
I'm possibly going to pee in my pants, I am peeing right now.
-Teruhashi-san! -Teruhashi-san!
-Let's get out of here! -We'll risk our lives to protect you!
The meteorite can't kill me because God loves me.
I will never let this happen. I haven't made Saiki say "Wow" yet.
Do something, God!
-No, no, no, I can't! -It'll be all right.
What's that noise?
So, my life in peace is over now.
But I actually feel that's not bad at all.
Perhaps, I like to deal with hassles after all.
Oh, well...
My name is Kusuo Saiki. I'm a psychic.
Subtitle translation by Kanako Murakoshi