1 00:00:13,993 --> 00:00:15,953 {\an8}Oh, my, Master! Hello there! 2 00:00:16,037 --> 00:00:17,872 Hello! Another hot day, eh? 3 00:00:17,955 --> 00:00:21,000 It sure is! Maybe there'll be an evening squall. 4 00:00:21,083 --> 00:00:23,836 Right. I'll just walk in it to rinse off! 5 00:00:25,504 --> 00:00:27,381 Hey Master, how about a trim? 6 00:00:27,465 --> 00:00:30,676 Well, let's see. It's pretty long now. 7 00:00:30,760 --> 00:00:32,928 Wait, I just got it cut the day before yesterday! 8 00:00:33,846 --> 00:00:35,014 You're right, you did! 9 00:00:38,267 --> 00:00:40,436 The festival's coming up soon. 10 00:00:40,519 --> 00:00:43,939 Yeah. It'll be another lively one this year, I bet. 11 00:00:46,817 --> 00:00:49,195 There you go. It's hot today, so here's an extra scoop. 12 00:00:49,278 --> 00:00:51,322 Are you sure? Thanks for the trouble. 13 00:00:51,405 --> 00:00:55,159 Oh, listen, you know that young girl apprentice who you often bring here? 14 00:00:55,242 --> 00:00:58,079 She came the other day with some friends. 15 00:00:58,829 --> 00:01:01,040 She's such a cheerful, sweet girl, isn't she? 16 00:01:01,123 --> 00:01:01,999 That Akane! 17 00:01:02,083 --> 00:01:06,170 Oh? I wonder who her master could be? 18 00:01:06,253 --> 00:01:10,508 Right! I hear that this master of hers is a big fan of ice cream! 19 00:01:10,591 --> 00:01:13,594 Whoops, if I stand here chatting, my ice cream will melt! 20 00:01:13,677 --> 00:01:16,222 - See you around! - Thank you very much! 21 00:01:27,024 --> 00:01:28,567 I'm coming in! 22 00:01:29,443 --> 00:01:30,945 Oh, Master! 23 00:01:31,028 --> 00:01:35,115 I know how busy you are, so thanks for stopping by! 24 00:01:35,199 --> 00:01:37,701 It's nothing. I was taking a walk, anyway. 25 00:01:37,785 --> 00:01:40,496 So how's the festival prep going? Everything okay? 26 00:01:40,579 --> 00:01:42,873 Yes, it's more or less locked down. 27 00:01:42,957 --> 00:01:46,335 Year after year, you and your apprentices give it a shot in the arm, 28 00:01:46,418 --> 00:01:48,087 so we can expect a big crowd. 29 00:01:48,170 --> 00:01:49,296 We really appreciate it! 30 00:01:49,380 --> 00:01:52,967 Hey, come on. We're looking forward to it, too. 31 00:01:53,050 --> 00:01:56,720 Do you think your apprentices will be able to join us again? 32 00:01:56,804 --> 00:01:58,639 Yes. Same as last year. 33 00:01:58,722 --> 00:02:00,891 Maikeru, Koguma, Kyoji, Guriko. 34 00:02:00,975 --> 00:02:02,393 The Mismatched Four! 35 00:02:02,476 --> 00:02:03,853 I'm leaving them in your hands! 36 00:02:04,645 --> 00:02:06,397 Wow, we'd appreciate that! 37 00:02:06,480 --> 00:02:10,901 And next year, I think we'll be getting one more little rebel. 38 00:02:10,985 --> 00:02:13,612 - Oh? - Really? A new apprentice, then? 39 00:02:13,696 --> 00:02:14,613 What's their name? 40 00:02:15,656 --> 00:02:18,576 We haven't decided on a stage name yet. 41 00:02:18,659 --> 00:02:21,704 Since the apprenticeship is a little ways off. 42 00:02:21,787 --> 00:02:23,539 Well, that's something to look forward to! 43 00:02:24,123 --> 00:02:27,710 You choose your apprentice's stage name, right? 44 00:02:27,793 --> 00:02:29,753 How do you come up with them? 45 00:02:30,254 --> 00:02:32,798 Whatever hits me on a whim. 46 00:02:34,592 --> 00:02:38,220 If there's anything I can help with, let me know anytime. 47 00:02:38,304 --> 00:02:40,723 - Okay, see you. - Take care! 48 00:02:52,234 --> 00:02:54,028 Her name, huh? 49 00:04:26,537 --> 00:04:28,247 {\an8}TWELFTH STORY GRADUATION 50 00:04:29,123 --> 00:04:32,835 {\an8}Oh, so you won that Rakugo tournament? 51 00:04:32,918 --> 00:04:33,919 Wow, lukewarm reaction! 52 00:04:34,670 --> 00:04:35,921 Is that all you've got? 53 00:04:36,005 --> 00:04:38,424 What? You won? Congrats! 54 00:04:39,258 --> 00:04:41,593 - Something like that. - Nope, sorry. 55 00:04:41,677 --> 00:04:45,389 I mean, I always thought you were gonna win. 56 00:04:45,472 --> 00:04:46,307 Anyway... 57 00:04:46,390 --> 00:04:48,684 This is for Dad! 58 00:04:49,435 --> 00:04:54,398 I was more worried that you might snap and cause a huge uproar. 59 00:04:54,481 --> 00:04:56,400 Just who do you think I am? 60 00:04:57,318 --> 00:04:59,111 Well, for what he did to you guys, 61 00:04:59,194 --> 00:05:01,530 an outburst like that would've been warranted. 62 00:05:02,489 --> 00:05:04,199 Still, what good would that do? 63 00:05:05,242 --> 00:05:07,494 If I can't convince him with my art, there's no point. 64 00:05:09,663 --> 00:05:11,081 Yeah? 65 00:05:12,166 --> 00:05:13,375 Why are you snickering like that? 66 00:05:13,459 --> 00:05:15,502 No reason! 67 00:05:15,586 --> 00:05:18,088 It just hit me that you've made the transition 68 00:05:18,172 --> 00:05:20,966 from a Rakugoka's daughter to a Rakugoka yourself. 69 00:05:22,176 --> 00:05:23,427 Oh, yeah? 70 00:05:23,510 --> 00:05:25,429 Cool thing to say for you, Jumbo. 71 00:05:25,512 --> 00:05:27,431 What do you mean, "for you"? 72 00:05:28,557 --> 00:05:29,808 All right, I'm out of here. 73 00:05:29,892 --> 00:05:33,103 You better go tell the principal in person that you won. 74 00:05:33,187 --> 00:05:35,064 - Right! Take care! - Sure. 75 00:05:36,315 --> 00:05:37,566 Akane! 76 00:05:39,860 --> 00:05:40,694 Lisa? 77 00:05:40,778 --> 00:05:42,529 Yuka, too? What's going on? 78 00:05:42,613 --> 00:05:44,031 Take a look at this! This! 79 00:05:46,450 --> 00:05:47,576 {\an8}What is this? 80 00:05:47,659 --> 00:05:51,789 The teen girl Rakugo prodigy who blew Issho Arakawa away. 81 00:05:52,372 --> 00:05:55,167 With artistry of such unfathomable maturity, given her youth, 82 00:05:55,751 --> 00:05:58,796 she captivated not only the audience, but also the panel of judges, 83 00:05:58,879 --> 00:06:03,050 led by the very best of this era, Issho Arakawa. 84 00:06:05,052 --> 00:06:09,598 Well, well, people sure have a thing for the youngsters! 85 00:06:10,599 --> 00:06:15,104 Look at them, so exhilarated over an amateur girl. 86 00:06:15,187 --> 00:06:16,730 RYU'UN KENPUTEI 87 00:06:16,814 --> 00:06:19,608 Oh, I beg your pardon. 88 00:06:19,691 --> 00:06:21,652 Please don't take that the wrong way. 89 00:06:21,735 --> 00:06:23,612 Master Shiguma. 90 00:06:23,695 --> 00:06:25,864 There's no reason why I would be offended. 91 00:06:25,948 --> 00:06:27,658 Is that right? 92 00:06:27,741 --> 00:06:29,159 {\an8}But this girl... 93 00:06:29,243 --> 00:06:31,370 {\an8}She's your apprentice, isn't she? 94 00:06:31,954 --> 00:06:34,331 Her narrative style is exactly like yours. 95 00:06:34,414 --> 00:06:36,041 Or maybe I should say... 96 00:06:37,042 --> 00:06:39,503 So "Arakawa" strikes again? 97 00:06:41,713 --> 00:06:43,006 SHOMEI TSUBAKIYA 98 00:06:43,090 --> 00:06:45,217 I have nothing against him thriving, 99 00:06:45,300 --> 00:06:47,219 but Master Issho has an arrogant attitude, 100 00:06:47,302 --> 00:06:50,472 like he's the one carrying the Rakugo industry on his shoulders. 101 00:06:50,556 --> 00:06:53,058 Not to mention his school's arbitrary standards for promotion 102 00:06:53,142 --> 00:06:55,936 such as elevating someone to Futatsume only two years into his apprenticeship. 103 00:06:56,019 --> 00:06:58,188 He can't just do as he sees fit, or we-- 104 00:06:58,272 --> 00:07:01,275 I agree, Master Issho can be a bit much. 105 00:07:01,942 --> 00:07:04,945 But wouldn't you say that Kaisei's promotion turned out okay? 106 00:07:05,028 --> 00:07:05,737 CHOCHO KONJAKUTEI 107 00:07:05,821 --> 00:07:08,907 He's young, but he's capable, and has drawing power, after all. 108 00:07:08,991 --> 00:07:09,825 But... 109 00:07:09,908 --> 00:07:13,787 his promotion was, by most standards, too premature. 110 00:07:13,871 --> 00:07:15,789 A lot of people are still grumbling about it. 111 00:07:16,582 --> 00:07:18,125 Well, what do you expect? 112 00:07:18,208 --> 00:07:20,711 Nothing irritates people more than the sight of someone else 113 00:07:20,794 --> 00:07:22,296 getting preferential treatment. 114 00:07:22,379 --> 00:07:23,213 URARA RANSAIKA 115 00:07:23,297 --> 00:07:27,926 If it irritates you, then all you have to do is act just like Arakawa. 116 00:07:30,137 --> 00:07:34,433 You can only be arrogant if you're talented enough to get away with it. 117 00:07:35,517 --> 00:07:38,187 Surely, people don't follow the rules because 118 00:07:38,270 --> 00:07:39,980 they're unable to assert themselves. 119 00:07:40,063 --> 00:07:40,898 ENSO SANMEITEI 120 00:07:40,981 --> 00:07:42,816 With all due respect, sir... 121 00:07:42,900 --> 00:07:45,027 All right, that's enough. 122 00:07:45,110 --> 00:07:47,488 Shomei, take a seat now. 123 00:07:50,365 --> 00:07:53,243 The reason we, the Rakugo Federation, exists 124 00:07:53,827 --> 00:07:56,455 is to revitalize the Rakugo industry. 125 00:07:56,538 --> 00:07:58,957 So let's enjoy ourselves doing that. 126 00:07:59,041 --> 00:07:59,875 MIROKU KASHIWAYA 127 00:07:59,958 --> 00:08:03,337 That being said, I do understand how you all feel. 128 00:08:04,004 --> 00:08:06,298 {\an8}Maybe your people are getting a bit too carried away. 129 00:08:07,132 --> 00:08:08,634 {\an8}Don't you think so, Arakawa? 130 00:08:12,596 --> 00:08:15,432 Now, now, wake up! 131 00:08:15,516 --> 00:08:16,808 Jugemu Jugemu Goko-no-surikirezu 132 00:08:16,892 --> 00:08:18,477 Kaijari-suigyo no Suigyo-matsu Ungyo-matsu Furai-matsu 133 00:08:18,560 --> 00:08:20,395 Kuu-neru tokoro ni Sumu tokoro Yaburakoji no Burakoji 134 00:08:20,479 --> 00:08:22,105 {\an8}Paipo-Paipo-Paipo no Shuringan Shuringan no-- 135 00:08:22,189 --> 00:08:23,106 {\an8}Ma'am! 136 00:08:23,190 --> 00:08:25,526 I'm going to be late for school, so I'll go on ahead! 137 00:08:25,609 --> 00:08:28,111 Well, well! This is magnificent! Truly! 138 00:08:28,195 --> 00:08:32,241 A student of ours making her mark in the traditional arts. 139 00:08:32,324 --> 00:08:35,077 And winning, no less! You sure did a great job. 140 00:08:35,160 --> 00:08:37,871 Really, you're at the top of the top. The pinnacle! 141 00:08:37,955 --> 00:08:39,540 Keep pushing onward to the Eiger North Face! 142 00:08:39,623 --> 00:08:41,375 Onward, onward! 143 00:08:41,458 --> 00:08:44,878 - Oh, thank you very much! - Onward! 144 00:08:44,962 --> 00:08:49,091 Oh, pardon me! Mountain climbing is my hobby, see. 145 00:08:49,174 --> 00:08:51,260 All right, let's get one made for you right away. 146 00:08:51,343 --> 00:08:53,637 We need to celebrate, after all! You know? That! 147 00:08:54,680 --> 00:08:55,639 That? 148 00:08:56,557 --> 00:08:57,474 {\an8}CONGRATULATIONS STUDENT RAKUGO COMPETITION KARAKU CUP WINNER! MS. AKANE OSAKI 149 00:08:57,558 --> 00:09:00,435 {\an8}By that, you mean this? 150 00:09:01,436 --> 00:09:03,855 Oh, wow! Your name is huge! 151 00:09:03,939 --> 00:09:05,107 It's Insta-worthy. 152 00:09:05,190 --> 00:09:06,775 Come on! Strike a pose, Akane! 153 00:09:06,858 --> 00:09:08,819 Great smile! 154 00:09:08,902 --> 00:09:10,779 YEAR 3, CLASS 2 155 00:09:10,862 --> 00:09:12,823 Hey, Osaki, how long have you been doing Rakugo? 156 00:09:12,906 --> 00:09:14,741 Um, well, for a pretty long time. 157 00:09:14,825 --> 00:09:17,452 - Do you have, like, a partner? - No, it's not stand-up. 158 00:09:17,536 --> 00:09:19,204 Will you compete in the comedy tournaments? 159 00:09:19,288 --> 00:09:20,122 Nope, not doing that. 160 00:09:20,205 --> 00:09:22,666 If you're on TV, get me an idol singer's autograph! 161 00:09:22,749 --> 00:09:24,585 Uh, no, that's not happening, okay? 162 00:09:24,668 --> 00:09:27,337 Hey, come on, just let me get a photo! Please? 163 00:09:27,421 --> 00:09:29,089 - Sorry! I'm serious, I can't do that! - Aww. 164 00:09:29,172 --> 00:09:30,882 Hey, there she is! 165 00:09:30,966 --> 00:09:32,676 - What do you mean? - Osaki-senpai, 166 00:09:32,759 --> 00:09:36,054 - can we get a selfie with you? - Nope! Not happening! No way! 167 00:09:37,514 --> 00:09:39,474 Hey, I wonder where she ran off to? 168 00:09:39,558 --> 00:09:40,684 Over there, maybe? 169 00:09:40,767 --> 00:09:41,768 - That way? - Yeah. 170 00:09:42,811 --> 00:09:43,979 Hey, she's not here. 171 00:09:44,062 --> 00:09:45,439 Ms. Osaki? 172 00:09:47,774 --> 00:09:48,609 LANGUAGE ARTS CENTER 173 00:09:48,692 --> 00:09:50,402 Well, that sounds like a hassle. 174 00:09:50,485 --> 00:09:53,196 But isn't Rakugo all about popularity? 175 00:09:53,280 --> 00:09:56,658 I don't think it's a bad thing to draw a lot of attention. 176 00:09:56,742 --> 00:09:59,286 Well, sure, I totally appreciate it. 177 00:09:59,369 --> 00:10:00,996 But it's happening so fast. 178 00:10:01,580 --> 00:10:05,709 Your victory in the Karaku Cup is something that you worked hard to achieve. 179 00:10:05,792 --> 00:10:08,128 I think you can hold your head up high. 180 00:10:10,047 --> 00:10:13,050 {\an8}What, so you were running away during lunch recess? 181 00:10:13,133 --> 00:10:14,176 That's hilarious! 182 00:10:14,259 --> 00:10:16,053 It's not funny. 183 00:10:16,637 --> 00:10:18,930 I might have to skip school for a while. 184 00:10:20,182 --> 00:10:23,560 - Still, how crazy is this? - What? 185 00:10:23,644 --> 00:10:25,937 I knew you were planning to become a Rakugoka, 186 00:10:26,021 --> 00:10:29,608 but now I know how hard you've been training and all. 187 00:10:29,691 --> 00:10:32,319 - Isn't that amazing? - Amazing. 188 00:10:34,154 --> 00:10:36,031 My training hasn't even begun yet. 189 00:10:36,114 --> 00:10:38,033 Actually, it'll probably continue for the rest of my life. 190 00:10:38,742 --> 00:10:41,161 There are tons of people who've been at it for over 50 years. 191 00:10:41,244 --> 00:10:43,163 Whoa, 50 years? Unbelievable. 192 00:10:43,246 --> 00:10:45,832 So you see, I've got such a long way to go. 193 00:10:45,916 --> 00:10:48,210 Hey, don't talk like that! 194 00:10:48,293 --> 00:10:51,046 I mean, I'm using this to convince my parents, you know. 195 00:10:51,129 --> 00:10:51,963 Convince them? 196 00:10:52,047 --> 00:10:53,882 Right. I've made up my mind. 197 00:10:53,965 --> 00:10:56,259 Instead of junior college, I'm gonna try to get in a trade school. 198 00:10:56,343 --> 00:10:58,553 I'm seriously going to pursue a career as a hair and makeup artist! 199 00:10:58,637 --> 00:10:59,888 Huh? For real? 200 00:10:59,971 --> 00:11:01,973 I'm not about to lose to you, Akane! 201 00:11:02,057 --> 00:11:03,100 Right, Yuka? 202 00:11:03,183 --> 00:11:06,186 Huh? Yuka, you're taking the entrance exam for Shuei University, right? 203 00:11:06,269 --> 00:11:10,023 Yes. But while I study for that exam, I'm going to keep on studying art. 204 00:11:11,024 --> 00:11:14,736 {\an8}Goal. To make my debut as an illustrator when I get into college. 205 00:11:15,904 --> 00:11:18,698 - Wow, both of you are on fire! - Well, yeah. 206 00:11:19,282 --> 00:11:21,910 How can we not get motivated after seeing this? 207 00:11:22,536 --> 00:11:26,123 I'll bet there are others. People who got some courage from you. 208 00:11:28,834 --> 00:11:30,085 Is that right? 209 00:11:31,795 --> 00:11:33,547 I know it's obvious, 210 00:11:33,630 --> 00:11:37,259 but once we graduate, we're all going off on our respective paths. 211 00:11:37,968 --> 00:11:39,010 Yeah. 212 00:11:39,511 --> 00:11:43,098 Hey, so we've only got six months left to be high school girls! 213 00:11:43,181 --> 00:11:44,224 That went by so fast. 214 00:11:45,100 --> 00:11:46,726 Nope, we're not done yet! 215 00:11:46,810 --> 00:11:50,188 We're going to enjoy the last six months to the max! 216 00:11:50,772 --> 00:11:52,649 Yeah! 217 00:11:53,316 --> 00:11:57,112 You said that you wanted to take part in practice at the university, right? 218 00:11:57,195 --> 00:12:00,365 Didn't you just finish competing in the interscholastic meet? 219 00:12:00,449 --> 00:12:01,825 Yes, that's right. 220 00:12:02,659 --> 00:12:05,579 {\an8}But I only made it to the quarterfinals. 221 00:12:06,997 --> 00:12:08,790 So I thought, "I don't want to lose." 222 00:12:08,874 --> 00:12:10,750 That's a great attitude to have! 223 00:12:11,376 --> 00:12:13,044 I'll set it up for you. 224 00:12:13,128 --> 00:12:15,839 Make sure you don't let your studies fall by the wayside, all right? 225 00:12:15,922 --> 00:12:17,924 Yes, sir! Thank you for your support, sir! 226 00:12:18,008 --> 00:12:18,842 Right. 227 00:12:20,093 --> 00:12:21,303 I'm so sorry. 228 00:12:21,386 --> 00:12:24,764 Oh, no, I really don't mind at all. 229 00:12:24,848 --> 00:12:26,266 I'm so ashamed. 230 00:12:26,349 --> 00:12:29,769 To commit such a blunder when I'm your elder fellow apprentice! 231 00:12:29,853 --> 00:12:31,438 Seriously, it's all good. 232 00:12:31,521 --> 00:12:34,691 And thanks to that, I realized what I was lacking. 233 00:12:35,275 --> 00:12:36,151 Ani-san. 234 00:12:36,234 --> 00:12:38,695 Please show me how to play the taiko, and how to dance! 235 00:12:40,113 --> 00:12:41,448 Wait, why are you looking at me like that? 236 00:12:41,531 --> 00:12:44,701 Well, both Koguma Ani-san and Guriko said to me... 237 00:12:44,784 --> 00:12:48,163 "Akane will be after you to teach her taiko and dance, for sure!" 238 00:12:48,246 --> 00:12:51,208 They were so spot-on that I couldn't help it. 239 00:12:51,291 --> 00:12:52,459 Cringe! 240 00:12:53,460 --> 00:12:55,295 That's the spirit! 241 00:12:55,378 --> 00:12:56,546 But don't get greedy. 242 00:12:57,130 --> 00:12:59,424 We'll start with taiko. 243 00:13:00,342 --> 00:13:01,718 What I'm about to play 244 00:13:01,801 --> 00:13:05,138 is the Ichiban-daiko that you hear when the entertainment hall opens. 245 00:13:28,161 --> 00:13:29,454 {\an8}Hey, it's Dad! 246 00:13:39,256 --> 00:13:42,050 I don't know. I'm just worried, I guess? 247 00:13:43,468 --> 00:13:44,803 Worried? 248 00:13:44,886 --> 00:13:46,304 What do you mean by that? 249 00:13:46,388 --> 00:13:47,222 COIN LAUNDRY TSUZUKI 250 00:13:47,305 --> 00:13:49,391 Well, see, you know what I mean. 251 00:13:49,474 --> 00:13:50,850 They're just not open about it, 252 00:13:50,934 --> 00:13:53,270 but because of how Master Issho behaves and acts, 253 00:13:53,353 --> 00:13:56,773 there are more than a few Rakugoka who don't take kindly to "Arakawa." 254 00:13:57,774 --> 00:14:00,026 {\an8}And now, with that going on, this article comes out. 255 00:14:01,069 --> 00:14:05,532 Master Issho might be using this competition 256 00:14:05,615 --> 00:14:08,034 to produce the next Kaisei Arakawa. 257 00:14:08,618 --> 00:14:10,870 {\an8}That's a hot topic even at our school, you know. 258 00:14:14,291 --> 00:14:15,834 The hands that strike this taiko 259 00:14:16,501 --> 00:14:20,255 are calling out to the audience to keep coming, more and more. 260 00:14:27,929 --> 00:14:29,431 Give it a try. 261 00:14:29,514 --> 00:14:30,640 Right! 262 00:14:33,393 --> 00:14:36,354 That article about the Karaku Cup... It's getting a lot of buzz, huh? 263 00:14:36,438 --> 00:14:38,940 Ani-san, you can see online articles, then? 264 00:14:39,024 --> 00:14:40,775 Don't ever underestimate a flip phone! 265 00:14:41,443 --> 00:14:46,907 Well, they hung a banner at school, and all these people come up to talk to me. 266 00:14:46,990 --> 00:14:48,992 It makes me feel like a celebrity or something. 267 00:14:49,868 --> 00:14:51,703 And I'm not sure how I feel about that. 268 00:14:53,121 --> 00:14:56,166 I'm glad that it makes them happy, but still... 269 00:14:59,753 --> 00:15:01,796 You can't say that I blew him away. 270 00:15:03,673 --> 00:15:07,218 This is just me guessing... 271 00:15:07,302 --> 00:15:09,763 But all those negative feelings towards Master Issho... 272 00:15:09,846 --> 00:15:12,349 might be turned to Akane now. 273 00:15:13,808 --> 00:15:17,187 If it seemed like it had gone to her head, I knew I'd have to set her straight. 274 00:15:17,270 --> 00:15:18,563 but my fears were unfounded. 275 00:15:19,648 --> 00:15:21,566 She'll start her official training six months from now. 276 00:15:22,275 --> 00:15:24,444 The Zenza training might be grueling for her. 277 00:15:25,278 --> 00:15:28,156 But if anyone, my younger fellow apprentice can... 278 00:15:34,079 --> 00:15:39,876 123RD RYOKUGYOKU HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION 279 00:15:41,294 --> 00:15:43,588 - Shota Ehara. - Yes, ma'am! 280 00:15:46,841 --> 00:15:49,219 - Akane Osaki. - Yes, ma'am! 281 00:15:56,351 --> 00:15:57,602 Congratulations. 282 00:16:00,146 --> 00:16:01,731 GRADUATION CERTIFICATE 283 00:16:12,242 --> 00:16:14,703 Hey, Master! Where are you going? 284 00:16:14,786 --> 00:16:16,037 I'm going for a walk. 285 00:16:28,425 --> 00:16:31,886 Compared to soba, udon seems a little heavier. 286 00:16:31,970 --> 00:16:33,513 Express the weight of it. 287 00:16:55,410 --> 00:16:56,953 Well? Is that tasty? 288 00:16:57,037 --> 00:16:58,079 Yes. 289 00:16:58,163 --> 00:17:00,081 The syrup's dripping. 290 00:17:00,165 --> 00:17:01,124 I'm fine. 291 00:17:01,207 --> 00:17:03,960 Here, give it to me. I'll fix it so it doesn't drip. 292 00:17:04,044 --> 00:17:05,003 Nope. 293 00:17:23,897 --> 00:17:25,774 - Come on, get in the picture. - But... 294 00:17:25,857 --> 00:17:27,025 This way, this way! 295 00:17:42,540 --> 00:17:43,917 Akane. 296 00:17:48,922 --> 00:17:49,964 I'm home. 297 00:18:19,953 --> 00:18:22,330 Jugemu Jugemu... 298 00:18:23,832 --> 00:18:27,127 Goko-no-surikirezu... 299 00:18:55,196 --> 00:18:56,322 {\an8}Hello! 300 00:18:56,406 --> 00:18:59,284 {\an8}Hello! It's the liquor store! 301 00:18:59,951 --> 00:19:01,202 Hello? 302 00:19:01,703 --> 00:19:04,122 Hello! It's the liquor store! 303 00:19:04,205 --> 00:19:06,583 I have a delivery for you. 304 00:19:06,666 --> 00:19:08,418 Hello? 305 00:19:08,501 --> 00:19:09,544 Hey there! 306 00:19:09,627 --> 00:19:12,714 Whoa! M-Master, you're answering the door? 307 00:19:12,797 --> 00:19:16,134 Well, the thing is, nobody's around this morning. 308 00:19:16,217 --> 00:19:17,927 Oh, is that right? 309 00:19:18,011 --> 00:19:19,888 So, what've you got? 310 00:19:19,971 --> 00:19:21,097 Oh, this is it. 311 00:19:21,181 --> 00:19:23,391 {\an8}- Here you go. - Right. 312 00:19:23,474 --> 00:19:24,893 Thanks for your business! 313 00:19:24,976 --> 00:19:26,186 Good work! 314 00:19:26,269 --> 00:19:27,478 Oh, good work! 315 00:19:27,562 --> 00:19:30,231 Hey! Akane! Thanks! 316 00:19:30,815 --> 00:19:32,400 Good morning! 317 00:19:32,483 --> 00:19:33,568 Morning. 318 00:19:33,651 --> 00:19:34,736 Wanna crack one open? 319 00:19:34,819 --> 00:19:36,696 You little fool. 320 00:19:36,779 --> 00:19:37,822 Bring me some tea. 321 00:19:37,906 --> 00:19:39,032 Right! 322 00:19:42,869 --> 00:19:45,580 First, congratulations on graduating. 323 00:19:45,663 --> 00:19:47,165 Thank you very much. 324 00:19:47,248 --> 00:19:48,416 Just as I promised, 325 00:19:48,499 --> 00:19:52,003 I'm granting you permission to officially become my apprentice. 326 00:19:52,837 --> 00:19:54,214 Thank you very much. 327 00:19:54,297 --> 00:19:58,134 Going from trainee to Zenza means you'll be working at the entertainment halls. 328 00:19:58,218 --> 00:20:00,261 - Right. - Give it all you've got. 329 00:20:00,345 --> 00:20:01,596 I'll do my best! 330 00:20:02,472 --> 00:20:03,681 And one more thing. 331 00:20:03,765 --> 00:20:05,308 About your stage name... 332 00:20:05,391 --> 00:20:07,018 - Master! - Hm? 333 00:20:07,101 --> 00:20:10,271 I can't tell you how grateful I am to receive my name from you! 334 00:20:10,355 --> 00:20:14,067 But my goal is to make Issho Arakawa acknowledge Dad's Rakugo, 335 00:20:14,150 --> 00:20:16,277 and to become a Shin'uchi. 336 00:20:16,361 --> 00:20:20,657 I believe I can only become a full-fledged Rakugoka when I've avenged my dad. 337 00:20:21,157 --> 00:20:23,117 And so, once I've become a Shin'uchi, 338 00:20:23,201 --> 00:20:26,955 that's when I'd like to revisit this and receive my name from you as a Rakugoka. 339 00:20:27,455 --> 00:20:29,749 Please, if you could please humor me. 340 00:20:32,418 --> 00:20:35,505 I know that as your apprentice, I'm out of line, talking this way! 341 00:20:35,588 --> 00:20:38,091 But until I become a Shin'uchi... 342 00:20:38,174 --> 00:20:39,592 Please, let me keep the name Akane. 343 00:20:41,469 --> 00:20:43,346 ARAKAWA 344 00:20:47,225 --> 00:20:50,019 AKANE 345 00:20:50,853 --> 00:20:53,731 {\an8}That's what I thought you'd say. 346 00:20:53,815 --> 00:20:55,275 Master. 347 00:20:57,277 --> 00:21:01,489 The day you become a Shin'uchi, I'll give you the best name ever. 348 00:21:02,031 --> 00:21:03,658 If you don't make it, then that'll be that. 349 00:21:04,284 --> 00:21:05,660 {\an8}Does that sound good? 350 00:21:06,828 --> 00:21:07,787 {\an8}Yes! 351 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:16,671 CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATION & APPRENTICESHIP 352 00:21:16,754 --> 00:21:19,507 Celebrate, celebrate! 353 00:21:19,590 --> 00:21:22,302 Celebrate, celebrate! 354 00:21:22,385 --> 00:21:24,679 Celebrate, celebrate! 355 00:21:24,762 --> 00:21:27,640 Celebrate, celebrate! 356 00:21:27,724 --> 00:21:30,601 Celebrate graduation! 357 00:21:30,685 --> 00:21:33,563 Celebrate apprenticeship! 358 00:21:33,646 --> 00:21:36,399 Celebrate graduation! 359 00:21:36,482 --> 00:21:39,360 Celebrate apprenticeship! 360 00:21:39,444 --> 00:21:42,030 All right, Akane, let's hear your Ichiban-daiko! 361 00:21:42,113 --> 00:21:43,281 You got it! 362 00:21:59,213 --> 00:22:00,173 All right! 363 00:22:00,256 --> 00:22:02,925 ZENZA TRAINING BEGINS 364 00:23:33,808 --> 00:23:35,560 Akane Small Talk! 365 00:23:39,272 --> 00:23:41,190 I'm so thrilled to receive my theater name! 366 00:23:41,274 --> 00:23:45,319 Right. This one was a struggle for me, but I'm glad that it's settled now. 367 00:23:45,403 --> 00:23:48,156 From here on in, work hard as a Zenza. 368 00:23:48,239 --> 00:23:50,783 Right! Um, you said it was a struggle. 369 00:23:50,867 --> 00:23:52,994 Does that mean there were other names you had in mind? 370 00:23:53,077 --> 00:23:54,203 Well, I guess you could say that. 371 00:23:54,287 --> 00:23:57,165 Really? I want to know! What kind of names? 372 00:23:57,248 --> 00:23:58,875 Don't ask foolish questions. 373 00:23:58,958 --> 00:24:00,334 Well, there were all kinds. 374 00:24:00,418 --> 00:24:02,044 One of the most typical ways 375 00:24:02,128 --> 00:24:05,173 is to come up with a name containing one character from the master's name. 376 00:24:05,256 --> 00:24:06,382 Your name? 377 00:24:06,465 --> 00:24:08,759 {\an8}I took the "shi" from "Shiguma" for "Shinta," 378 00:24:08,843 --> 00:24:11,053 {\an8}and the "guma" from "Shiguma" for "Koguma." 379 00:24:11,137 --> 00:24:12,680 {\an8}Oh, I see. 380 00:24:12,763 --> 00:24:14,682 You need to apply yourself, so that one day, 381 00:24:14,765 --> 00:24:18,519 when you become a Shin'uchi, you'll be able to live up to a fine name. 382 00:24:20,104 --> 00:24:22,982 Aka. Huh? Aka... 383 00:24:23,065 --> 00:24:25,234 Hm? What's eating you? 384 00:24:25,318 --> 00:24:28,154 Oh, actually, I was wondering what kind of name I'd give, 385 00:24:28,237 --> 00:24:29,530 if I ever took on an apprentice. 386 00:24:29,614 --> 00:24:31,324 I'd take the "Aka" from "Akane" and... 387 00:24:31,407 --> 00:24:33,075 Um, "Aka-tombo"? 388 00:24:33,159 --> 00:24:34,785 "Account"? 389 00:24:35,536 --> 00:24:38,080 "Main Account"? "Other Account"? 390 00:24:39,457 --> 00:24:40,541 "Shadow Account"? 391 00:24:40,625 --> 00:24:43,628 You little fool! You're going about it all wrong! 392 00:24:43,711 --> 00:24:45,379 That's "Akarasama"! Meaning, "clear as day"!