[SOMA] (Gagging) Disgusting!
These were never meant to go together...
I'm like a genius!
Squid tentacles and peanut butter...
(Evil laugh)
This is so nasty!
(Continued laugh)
[JOICHIRO] Soma!
Your friend's here.
'Kay!
(Swishing)
Well, let's do this!
(Roaring flame) (Sizzling)
(Pans rattling)
(Oohs and ahhs)
Please enjoy.
Whoo. Bon appetite, my lady!
Thank you very much!
Dude...
Those two are battling it out again!
Oh! Look. Mayu's the judge this time.
(Orgasmic squeals and whimpers)
Ahh...
(Soft exhale)
(Crowd whispering)
Here we go...
You think today's the day?
Shh! Mayu's trying to think, okay?
Hm.
This one here.
(Crowd applauds)
[SCHOOLBOY 1] Well there it is!
Daddy Yukihira wins again! (Soma gasps)
Ah!
(Growl)
[JOICHIRO] Soma...
Looks like you still have some learnin' to do, don'tcha?
Well, I guess I'll take the loss today...
Y'know to say something like that,
you have to beat me at least ONCE!
You're sittin' at almost 500 losses, that about right?
Huh?!
Don't even, that's only 489!
(Restaurant chatter) [JOICHIRO] Well don't worry, you'll be there before you know it.
[SOMA] Whatever, Dad! You don't know!
Ahhh...
Mmm. Gah!
Ah! Ohhh!
The old man's fried rice is freakin' ridiculous!
I, like, can't believe I can totally get something like this
right in our neighborhood!
I'm losing my freakin' mind!
But still! Um, Soma, yours was really tasty, too!
(Solemn bell toll) I'd just never had fried rice anything like this before!
Yeah... Thanks... Uh?
Would you care to try a brand new dish I created earlier today?
I think you'll really like it.
Huh? Are you sure? I would love to try it!
(Oozing) [SOMA] It's fried peanut-butter squid tentacles.
Huh?
Mayu!
He's not doing this again!
He may be taking it too far this time!
Why don't you take a little bite? (Cowering)
It's so putrid, you're gonna freak.
No...
(Cackle)
Ah! Mmmf.
(Mayu screams)
Ah!
(Screams and moans)
NO! PLEASE!
(Screams)
[MAYU] "The squid and the peanut butter combination is so offensive
in so many ways, it's as if my entire body is being violated."
[NARRATOR] The young lady gave a very... detailed account.
[NARRATOR] The art of cooking is indeed a vast and stupefying spectrum...
A wasteland dotted with endless examples
of the "delectable" and the "repulsive."
And that is where I want to be.
Walking the reaches of the food universe.
Walk it on your own, you stupid nitwit!
(Whimpering) You just hang in there, Mayu, you're going to be okay.
Peanut butter squid... the absolute horror!
He takes strange pride in people eating even his worst dishes.
If it weren't for him pulling crap like that,
he would be a pretty awesome chef...
Nice try, but I've made worse.
Remember that dried sardine concoction with the pureed strawberry jam?
How could I forget?
[SOMA] That one should have been banned.
I know, right?
But my peanut butter squid is way more gross!
Please! Sardines-and-jam!
[SOMA] Peanut butter squid is so much worse!
[PATRONS] Yep. He is definitely his father's son.
[JOICHIRO] Not as bad as mine. [SOMA] Mine was worse!
ｶｶ
(Dog barking)
(Motorcycle drives by)
(Street chatter)
[SOMA] Okay, here's your liver and onions!
Can I get a meat-and-tofu plate, please?
Say, uh... And I'd like to have the daily special.
Right, you got it!
One meat-and-tofu! One daily!
Comin' right up.
[MAN 1] Man, I'm stuffed! [MAN 2] That was incredible!
[MAN 3] Really great, guys. [JOICHIRO] Thanks alot!
[SOMA] See ya next time!
(Water running) (Dishes clattering)
[JOICHIRO] Soma.
When you're done with that,
could you put out the charcoal?
Huh?
I could've done better today.
I should've given that rice another three flips.
[SOMA] Well, the year will be over soon and I'll be able to devote more time
to perfecting my techniques.
I gotta pass up the old man as soon as possible.
Then, I will be the one carrying the restaurant!
(Door slides open)
(Numerous footsteps) Oh! Wel-
(Angry growl)
[WOMAN] Pardon us for the intrusion.
It would appear you're preparing to close for the night.
(Door slides closed) I hope you don't mind the late hour.
My apologies.
Hello, good to see you again...
You remember me?
Can I get you something?
Today's specials are the Kinmedai sashimi plate and then a...
Oh, no thanks, the reason I'm here today...
...is to further explain the plan that we discussed.
I would be happy to go over it again with you if you like.
[WOMAN] We would love to follow the Garden Residence concept
and bring to the area a "comfortable and luxurious" high-rise to this- Oh!
[SOMA] Yeah... I know.
You want to drive us out of here, correct?
Trust me. I've heard it all before, lady.
Go on home. We have no intention of closing up shop.
So you've said.
I'll leave you my card.
In case you change your mind.
[YAEKO] I know things aren't easy.
I mean small businesses are having it harder and harder these days.
It's pretty rough out there.
[YAEKO] I've heard a lot of folks are having trouble
just getting by each day.
Yeah, well, that's not the case with this place.
Oh, is that so?
[SOMA] Here at Yukihira,
we do whatever it takes
to give the customer what they want.
It sounds like you are just the picture-perfect little restaurant, aren't you?
(Light giggle)
However, what if you
COULDN'T give your customers what they want?
How exactly would you handle a situation like that?
(Inhale)
[SOMA] If that were to happen...
We would gracefully shut our doors...
and go out of business for all eternity.
(Crackling)
Can I take your word on that?
Yep.
Very well.
I'll be back.
(Door slides open) (Slow footsteps)
[SOMA] Dad! Scatter some salt! Unsully this place!
[JOICHIRO] Nah. That'd be a waste. Don't worry about it.
(Campus chatter)
[SCHOOLBOY 1] Hey, what are you doing later?
[SCHOOLBOY 2] Wanna do some karaoke?
[SCHOOLBOY 1] Yeah. What're you gonna sing?
[SCHOOLBOY 2] Anime songs, duh.
[AKI] Mayu! C'mon!
Oh! [SCHOOLBOY 1] Don't you know anything else.
Like, some glam rock, maybe?
(Crows cawing)
(Phone vibrating) Hm?
Hey, Dad. What's up?
[JOICHIRO] You back already?
No, I was buying some stuff for breakfast. Why?
[JOICHIRO] I need to go on a little errand today.
Huh? Oh yeah?
I won't be back till tomorrow, so don't bother opening up the shop.
Okay...
Son... Huh?
What are your plans after this school year?
Uh...
What else? Practice cooking with you at the shop.
I see.
(Phone hangs up)
[SOMA] That was weird.
[SOMA] Wait a minute...
What "errand" could make my dad close the shop?
I can't imagine what it would be.
I guess when it comes down to it,
I don't really know all that much about my Dad's life outside the kitchen.
Or his past for that matter.
Ah!
[SOMA] The meat!
It's all ruined!
And everything in the fridge...
Did we get robbed?
No, it doesn't look like it.
AH!
(Splat)
(Gasp)
[YAEKO] Oh, you poor thing.
But you know, it does look much nicer out here than it did yesterday.
Perhaps it's because that eyesore of a sign has been covered up.
Ah, I'm in the mood to indulge in a big thick juicy steak...
I always like to have one while in Roppongi.
Something nice and marbled, of course.
Where the natural flavors merge together in luscious harmony.
(Sizzling) There's really nothing in the world quite like it.
[YAEKO] So, little man...
I'd like to place an order.
I would like for you to give me a thick and juicy cut of meat.
What? Don't tell me you can't make it for me.
But I'm a paying customer.
[YAEKO] I think I remember you saying something yesterday.
Hmm. What was it? Oh...
That if you can't provide what the customer needs,
then you would close your doors.
Oh! Perhaps your signage is just right.
Looks like you've already started.
I suppose you'll be clearing everything out of the dining area next.
(Cackle)
(Exhale)
[SOMA] You want a juicy meat dish...?
Uh?
[SOMA] Will that complete your order for today, ma'am?
(Swishing)
Well just sit tight, and I'll have it right out for you.
And then you will never come in this restaurant ever again!
Ah!
(All stammering)
(Monster growl)
Order up!
Heh.
(Chopping and dicing)
(Roaring)
(Escaping steam)
(Sizzling)
(Dishes clatter)
(Strong impact)
(Men gasp)
Wait a second...
You did take everything out of the fridge, right?
Uh-huh! We ruined every single last piece of meat in there.
I-I distinctly requested a thick and juicy meat dish!
What exactly is this kid going to make without any fresh meat?
(Fwip fwip)
(Sizzling)
(Gasp)
How could he...
...possibly make...
...such a wonderful...
[YAEKO] ...pork roast?!
Well I can tell ya...
this here is actually a potato.
I wrapped it with some thick-cut bacon I had for tomorrow's breakfast.
It's what I call a "pseudo pork roast"!
(Gasp)
Did he say a potato?
A "Pseudo"...
..."pork roast"?
Yep. That's right.
First, I steamed the potatoes, and-
[YAEKO] Whatever, kid...
Uh. What's up? Is there a problem here?
Are you trying to pull one over on me?
Uhh!
I told you to make me a MEAT dish!
There's no room for negotiation on this!
If you can't provide, you close your shop!
Look here! All my head chefs are highly respected
and make their livings at top-notch restaurants
and first-rate hotels that I'VE put together!
This place is a dump!
[YAEKO] And from where I'm sitting...
There's no value in this failure existing!
Oh!
If you want to see the "value" in Yukihira...
Then you will quickly learn it from this dish.
Please, eat up!
(Heavy breath) (Gasp)
Ooh!
Aaah...
(Stunned)
(Steam hisses)
(Quick inhale)
Ahh...
Om...
(Sensuous moaning)
Each time I bite down...
the savory juices from the slow-cooked bacon...
overflow to every corner of my mouth!
(Whimpers and squeals)
It looks like somebody's enjoying their meal. (Gasp)
[SOMA] From the very restaurant you were just insulting.
(Yaeko gasps)
Shall I tell you...?
The secret to its flavor.
[SOMA] Once the potatoes are nice and soft...
I grabbed some fibrous mushrooms to soak up the fat.
Then, I diced up some onion
to bump up the sweetness, and then kneaded both of them in.
Next, I wrapped it with the thick-cut bacon.
Then I slowly cooked it in the oven.
That made the bacon nice and crispy.
That's when the potato and mushrooms did their thing,
and soaked up all the tasty bacony goodness.
Which in turn...
created the beautiful combination of
crispy-on-the-outside and juicy in the middle.
Almost "sensual," don'tcha think?
(All groaning)
[SOMA] Awhile back, when I was making a potato salad for a customer...
I messed up the plating,
and the juices from the protein accidently seeped into the potato salad.
That's where I got the inspiration for this dish...
It came from my "failure."
(Gasp) Uh, well...
It's not as if... this thing...
can be called a meat dish!
(Struggling) But... I can't...
I can't stop!
Ah. Ahh!
(Hard exhale)
I wan't more!
It's so... so succulent!
Ah!
Uh, what? What are you doing?
If you want to have more, you'll have to make me a promise.
(Sizzling) That you won't come after this restaurant again.
Hah! I don't think so, kid!
Okeedokee...
[SOMA] I guess this wasn't good enough then.
Oh well...
(Flunkies gasp)
[SOMA] I'll just have to throw it out!
[YAEKO] No! Wait!
I promise! I promise! I promise!
Oh yeah?
(Fluttered breaths)
I want more... I do.
I. Beg. You. Please.
Heh!
(Torrential steam)
(Bad guys gasp)
[FLUNKY] Whoa...
(Moan)
(Screaming)
(Light moans)
Wooaahhh!
[ALL] Om.
Mm!
(Foodgasmic moans)
Ah! Ah! Ah!
(Screaming)
[ALL] Meat juices!
(Swish)
(Moan)
You're welcome!
(Birds chirping)
[SOMA] I am not letting this place close, no matter what!
Yukihira is the "temple" where I will master my cooking.
(Meow) (Footsteps)
Huh?
[SOMA] Hey, Pops!
What in the world happened here?
It wasn't really that big a deal.
We just had a few customers who were being kinda rude.
Soma...
Huh?
For a couple of years, I'm afraid...
...we'll have to shut down the shop.
AAHH!
(Loud bang)
But we'll be back up soon.
I'll have to apologize to our regulars.
Apologize to your SON!
An old colleague of mine has contacted me
about wanting to work together again.
Hmph! What?!
[JOICHIRO] I'm going to be very busy for awhile,
so I won't be available.
[SOMA] This is bullcrap.
Dad! We need to talk!
[JOICHIRO] I'm leaving as soon as I finish packing.
[SOMA] Wait.
I'll wire you some money for expenses every now and then.
I said wait!
Tch. I...
I don't... wanna lose this place!
It's time for you to go, too, Soma.
Come back once you've learned what you're made of.
(Grunt)
Cooking school?
Why would I need to go to someplace like that?
[JOICHIRO] The timing's right.
The shop will be closed, and it'll give you a chance
to earn credits for high school.
[JOICHIRO] It'll be some good practice for you.
Good grief...
This is dumb.
Paying some yahoo to teach me to cook is just stupid.
I don't need a bunch of has-beens blathering about nothin'!
Ahhh...
Today, we will go over a dish that is simple to make
and easy to digest.
Thank you for your wisdom!
(Distant shriek)
I am an absolute failure!
[BLONDE SCHOOLBOY] That's it! My life is over!
[FATHER] Please! I'll pay you!
10 million, no, no, 20 million!
Just, please, don't expel my son!
(Sobbing)
[SOMA] What the...?
Geh!
[JOICHIRO] Know this, son...
This is one of the best culinary schools in the country.
It's a super-elite institution
with a graduation rate of less than 10%.
(Speechless gasp)
ｶｶ
(Clang) PFFFFT!
(Distorted music)
VILE!
Gah!
Waagh!
That broth is horrendous!
It, like, tricks you into thinking you're enjoying yourself
and then a jukebox drops on your face!
Did she say jukebox?
That was kinda random...
(Grunt) (Students cower)
Please, please, forgive my embarrassing oversight,
Miss Erina!
Honestly!
I am not amused.
Not amused one bit.