I really need to stop drinking so much.
Is there somewhere to put the Sasumata Note: Sasumata is a pole-like weapon used by samurai
Alright, I got it.
Flashlight, check.
It's not a game company?
Yuugengaisha Obake Keibi Hoshou (Ghost Security Guards)
OBAKE for short
Ghost as in real ghosts?
You got it.
You're such a liar!
In your ad it's also written that you can enjoy games too, right?
You idiot, did you read it carefully?
Between "game" and "fun"
the word "sensation" is also written there
You will feel the sensation of being in a game
Feel like I'm in a game?
There's a game like that, right?
Killing zombies and all that
It's pretty much just like that. Good luck!
No, no, no, wait just a second.
There's no such thing as ghosts though.
But, there is.
Ghosts are real, you know.
Are you alright?
You're such an old man and you're saying ghosts are real?
Are you not embarrassed?
You've never seen things like a picture of a ghost?
Well, I have but usually it's a complete fake.
Pictures like that can be altered by a regular person, right?
Ghosts are a real thing, you know!
Are you stupid? It's a real thing!
So silly. As I thought it'll be impossible for me.
Well then, remember that debt of yours that we were going to help with?
We won't help you with it at all.
You'll be back to being chased around every day by that loan shark
No way
I don't know what that money was used for
With that amount of money
You won't be able to pay it back so easy.
That...
That kind of talk isn't fair at all!
Well, I am an unfair person.
Hiring such a rude girl who doesn't even have the mindset of a working adult
More so, even assisting you with your debt
"What would happen then?" I keep thinking about that.
It's just, that the president still wants to hire you.
You're not the president?
The president is Houkai Tenma.
Houkai Tenma?
He's the man who can see all the wandering ghosts in this world
Is it you?
You're the new employee?
Yes.
Well then, hurry up and go get changed.
There's an Ochimusha ghost that appeared in the Sumigawa District's Junior High School Note: Ochimusha basically means a defeated soldier who fled from the enemy
The radar is showing other abnormalities too, young master.
It still looks like it's in working condition, good.
Wait a sec, it's not like I have decided to work he-
It belonged to the previous guy, you don't mind right?
As I thought, it's impossible.
It's impossible for me to exterminate ghosts.
We're not exterminating them.
We're just persuading them to go to the other side.
Persuade?
Persuade
Just don't think about it and hop in already.
Tenma-san ga Yuku
I see
I can sense the unusual eerie atmosphere.
Kitaro? Note: reference to GeGeGe no Kitaro I think. Go look it up.
It's hard to understand, huh?
Hurry up!
The school is closed today.
The teachers also left after an urgent meeting.
I'm sorry.
Everybody says that talking to a ghost is an absurd thing.
Well, don't worry about it.
Most adults don't believe it anyway.
Did this school have rumors about a ghost before?
Yes, they are everywhere. It's like the seven mysteries of school.
Like there's something wrong in the gymnasium or the spirit of a girl suddenly appears.
The skeleton's in the science room that move
There are also some students that have said they have seen an Ochimusha spirit
It's just that an Ochimusha at school is just a bit...
That's right, it is a bit weird isn't it?
That's why people think of it as a joke.
But the Ochimusha spirit likes to attack humans you know.
Would things like that happen?
It's here, right?
The place where the Ochimusha spirit appears?
Amazing! How did you know?
Because the president is a person like that.
I see...
I can sense a strong grudge.
No way.
Rest assured
Cause we're pro
We will certainly make him go to the other side.
Just leave it to us!
Just leave it to us.
So, you use this to see a ghost,
then you should take out the Obake Gun.
If you find a ghost that you want to catch, just shoot it.
If you shoot right on target, the ghost will freeze.
After that, you just get close to them and catch them!
But the ghosts are gonna be dead, right?
Ghosts are immortal.
They don't really do anything else as it is.
Eh? You don't want to sing with me?
Not today.
I can't shoot like that.
I've never even shot a pistol or any gun before.
It's fine, it's fine. It really feels like a game.
- Enough, I think it's alright. - So, starting from now on...
It is, right?
Why?
You can just leave it to me.
Because I can see all kinds of ghosts.
Ok.
As expected, the president is so cool.
Well then, I'm off to go search.
But, it's not dark yet.
Are you stupid?
Even if it's morning or day time, ghosts still exist.
He said grudge.
Note: It's a pun, onnen can mean exist or grudge
It's so scary! Is school a really scary place like this?
Be quiet, Ghosts will run away when they are frightened.
Shut up, you're so noisy.
But, there's a mop...
Every school must have some mops, right?
What is wrong with you?
But, there's a ball...
Every school must have some balls, right?
That's true, but there's no one here.
Wind. It's just the wind.
The wind isn't that strong.
There must be something.
That's why I told you before that "they" exist.
Is this radar really working?
There's no reaction from it.
I'm really scared after all.
If a ghost really does appear then it would be really bad for me.
As I thought, it would be better if I don't follow you guys to this kind of place.
Be strong, newcomer.
Come to think of it, I don't even know your name.
I'm Okazaki, Okazaki Akira.
You have a man's name.
Your parents must have given you a name like that so you wouldn't be afraid of things like ghosts.
Maybe it's not like that.
You've seen Komiya-sensei, right?
Even though she's a woman, she stays here by herself.
She has the will to fight ghosts.
She uses the grudge (pun)
Unless we manage to persuade the ghost and have them cross to the other side,
Komiya-sensei can't start her lessons.
The students too, the students who really like this school.
They won't be able to come to this school.
We have to help these people.
Not to exterminate the ghost,
but because there are people who need our help.
It's not the time for adults like us to be afraid of ghosts.
Do you understand now? We're pro.
Even if we have to face an elephant ghost that scares everyone,
We have to keep calm and do our job.
You understand?
Do you understand?
Answer him.
I understand.
We're pro, so don't be afraid.
It's okay, because I will definitely protect you.
Okay
Let's go.
This way, lift him up, lift him.
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to...
It's okay, it's fine.
but sensei, aren't you taking a bath too early? like really early?
I'm sorry, it's because the night watch is really scary.
I always take a shower while it's still bright outside.
Is that so? But why was your hair like that?
It's because I accidentally dropped the shampoo.
Whatever you did, he shouldn't have fainted.
After he said all those cool things, he shouldn't have fainted.
Just so you know, every time we go to work, he has fainted.
You're lying, right? He did that whole "kyuuu~" thing?
Yep, everytime he goes "kyuuu~" and then faints.
But, it's only once you know.
"Because I will definitely... protect you... "
I can't believe I got caught on that.
I'm still a little shocked
Excuse me, but what should I do?
If it's possible, I would love to keep looking at you cause you're so sexy.
But, please go back to the night watch room.
I'm really, really sorry.
It really is not your fault.
I wonder why the president does this kind of job.
Even though he's easily scared.
From generation to generation, this person's family
has worked as ghost exterminators.
Since the Kamakura era, Note: Kamakura era - circa 1185
The Houkai family always worked as ghost exterminators.
Poor thing.
Isn't he?
Being able to see ghosts right from the moment he was born.
But, it's just started for young master Tenma.
That whole persuade the ghosts thing.
What do you mean?
Until the predecessor era, we exterminated ghosts without mercy.
The truth is, Ghosts can die too.
Oh, is that so.
But, young master Tenma said
It wouldn't be right if we didn't try to understand them and send them to the other side.
Well, it's because the predecessor was also a gentle person.
I've worked in this company since the predecessor era, you know.
Is he the president's father?
Yes, he is.
He died at such a young age.
He died fighting this ridiculously strong ghost.
Being gentle towards a ghost is important after all, right?
It is, right?
Ah, dad.
Oh, you've come again.
What the hell is this?
Well, it's... you know
It's our own Houkai family system.
If you've fainted then you'll be able to meet your late father, and then...
It's really really scary, I don't want to go back.
Wait just a second
Well, it doesn't matter anyway but just listen to me.
I know that you're scared, but just listen to my story
and listen to my advice about exterminating ghosts.
Well, didn't we finish talking the other day?
What do you mean?
In every piece of advice. there are certain words
Those little words serve to spice up the advice.
In other words, I wonder what we should call this phenomenon
How about we just name it "Advice Spice"?
it's called "interweaving"
Well then, I'm going to ask you something
Go on.
Well then, I'm going to ask you something
Why do I have to do this type of job?
I can't really help it but I'm really, really scared.
I'm really scared like scared to death.
I can't help it if that's our family business.
No dad, I don't think you understand my problem,
I'm just so scared. It's really freaking me out.
Wait a second, I totally understand now.
Cause you know, I was also
scared to death.
Huh? That can't be, because you're
You're dead since you fought a ridiculously strong ghost, right?
Whoa, wait a second, they said things like that?
No, no, no. The truth is I was killed by a really strong ghost's
minions.
Well, you know those small ghosts?
I was doing some searching and then they came out and then I went "Hiiih~"
I went "Hiiiih~" and then..
I died.
It's true, well the truth is that I died due to the shock.
But I heard that you were so scary.
You even drove mom away.
It's not like that at all!
It's not like that, it isn't like that at all.
She was running away from me
Well, you know that porn book...
Do you know about it? Do you know what a porn book is?
It was one of those pocket books, right?
The one that we were always trying to open.
I was also always trying to open it.
Your mom would always watch me do this, she probably saw me do this 100 times.
Then your mother would say
"Why don't you just go live with the pocket book!" and then she left.
She just left.
Sorry for being a single father due to a reason like that.
With a parent like this, it's only natural that I always faint, right?
Don't you...
Don't you say something so cold like that
Don't say something so cold like that!
You know what? Maybe you don't understand it, son.
But this time, the ghost is pretty strong you know. Do you know why?
It's because he's a ghost that has been wandering since the Sengoku era.
It's all because he holds a deep grudge.
Since the Sengoku era? Guess he really didn't want to go to the other side.
Well that's because there's something that is preventing him to go to the other side,
If he appears, it means that there's something he wants to tell us.
Thank you very much for the advice.
It's okay.
Well then, I'll head back now.
Wait, son... don't panic.
Don't panic, before you leave try this karinto. Note: Karinto is a deep fried sweet coated in brown sugar.
Thanks for the food.
I lied~ the truth was that it was dog poop
Thanks for the food.
Well said.
What? You're really going to eat it?
It really is dog poop you know.
Ah wait, wait, wait.
Nice, isnt it?
Ah, he's awake!
Welcome back, young master.
Hey, Akira.
When a baby feels extreme fear, he will fall asleep.
He doesn't want to but he will fall asleep.
That's because it is an instinct that is embedded in life.
Akira, I too
don't have any other choice except to faint.
It's not an easy matter.
It's in our system which is incorporated in human DNA.
This history that has been around since humans first existed, has moved me.
If you want to name it,
then you can call it, "The Unconscious DNA"
Do you get it?
In other words, it just means that he's fainted, right?
It is, right?
*Night Watch Room"
The night watch room!
Komiya-sensei!
Sensei, are you alright?
Ochimusha.... there's an ochimusha behind me!
It's true, his energy can still be detected.
Did he attack you?
No, he disappeared when I screamed.
Does that mean he just wanted to scare her?
No, I'm sure that isn't the reason.
Anyway, it's dangerous when you're alone.
It might be a little scary, but please come with us.
Ok, I understand
Hey Ochimusha, let's talk.
If you have something you want to tell us, we're all ears.
This isn't efficient, how about we split up?
Eh? You mean we'll have to go by ourselves?
It's because this school is huge, you know.
I can't, it's impossible for me!
That's why you brought this, it's for a time like this.
It's totally impossible for me.
Komiya-sensei, you should come with me. I will protect you.
That's not fair! You're scared, right?
I will protect you.
You're scared to be alone, right?
I will protect you.
Then Akira, you go to the other wing.
I don't want to.
Daikaku, you go to the gym.
Roger!
Well then, let's go.
He might appear from behind so be careful.
No way, I absolutely can't.
Ochimusha-san~
Ochimusha~ are you there?
Oh, a basketball. Maybe if I play he'll come.
Ochimusha-san!
There's something wrong...
It's like there's something that's slowly sinking.
What the hell is this?
Why... why do I have to go to the bathroom at a time like this?
Scary..
What should I do? I don't really have a choice though.
Eh, Who is it?
Komiya-sensei, is that you?
I can't open it!
President! Help me!
What's wrong, Akira?
There's someone in the stall next to me!
What!?
I can't open the door, help me!
I want to help, but I can't come into the girl's bathroom.
Forget about that! I don't care.
No way, a man cannot enter the girl's bathroom.
You must be scared, right? It must be because of that.
No, I'm not scared at all. I'm a pro.
I'm not scared at all. I just don't want to violate the ethics.
I don't care about ethics or whatever!
Komiya-sensei, could you help us?
Eh? I'm scared.
President, you're the worst!
Thank you so much.
By the way, go check if there's something in the other stall.
Just do it yourself.
I want to, but it's against my morals.
I might look like this, but I care a lot about my morals.
Fine, fine, I understand. I'll do it.
What's there?
I don't understand.
Sensei, what is that?
That's the classroom that shouldn't be opened.
Classroom that shouldn't be opened?
I don't know the details,
But there's a rumor about a student who committed suicide in there.
I don't know if it's true or not.
You, stand up.
It's because you make fun of ghosts.
Will he go to the other side?
It's come into my house.
It opened the door and turned on the light.
Don't say unnecessary things!
Tenma!
I understand,
I'll try to understand the ghost and make them cross to the other side.
Well then, it will continue with something like that.
Just like that, dad.
Well, I just want to make sure.
I know that going on with this kind of setting is considered ok, son.
But son, what do you mean with "something like that"
The point is, it's not a "single complete short story"
It's more like a story with some kind of continuation.
Well, it's something with such a requirement.
Well, it's something like that.
Well, I understand. I understand that part.
But you know, mystery or horror
is not something like that.
But look, a midnight show like this
Cause sometimes the people who watch it become awkward and pretend not to see.
You can say that.
Then, Morisaki and Serina who appear during the opening title
They actually haven't appeared yet.
I see.
It's a series you know.
Although it has its down points like that.
Well there's good points too..
Everybody can do location hunting and many other things.
They do their best at this and that.
So please watch it next week!
Sorry, what was with that last part?
Sazae-san you know, see you next week... Note: Sazae-san is a long running series.
Wait a minute, you idiot.
I said stop it, Tsuyoshi.
See you next...
I got it, I got it.
I understand the Sazae-san part, but
Tsuyoshi Domoto can casually do such a good impersonation of Sazae-san.
It surprised me that it's such a fresh impersonation.
You kinda feel like your under pressure, right?
Well, I feel it too.
Well, I think I should do it.
You, do it.
It suddenly appeared! It's Johnny-san, right?
Yes, it's Johnny-san.
That's amazing
It's Johnny-san from the first episode, right?
Since the first episode is quite offensive, right.
Yep, quite offensive.
I don't know if he watched it or not, but...
You, watch it.
Well, we ended up taking some time so there's none left....
So let's just decide what you should expect for next week.
Let's just decide it.
Sorry, sorry... what are you doing?
Michael Jackson.
Wait, stop it you idiot.
Michael Jackson never said anything like that.
He did, he did!
What kind of Michael Jackson did you watch?
The same Michael Jackson you watched.
- Of course - You did?
Well then, Janet Jackson.
His sister!? That's hard you know.
Just because they're siblings doesn't mean you can just change the vocal chords and raise your voice, you know.
The comments now are rather off, right?