WEBVTT 00:14.160 --> 00:15.760 I'm Suzume. 00:16.220 --> 00:19.010 I'm a maid who serves at a mansion in the UK. 00:19.680 --> 00:21.020 However... 00:21.410 --> 00:24.270 Due to various circumstances, said mansion has collapsed. 00:28.330 --> 00:30.150 EEK! 00:35.780 --> 00:37.280 Until it's repaired, 00:37.780 --> 00:41.490 I'll be staying here in Japan for the next year! 00:43.250 --> 00:44.390 Done! 00:51.050 --> 00:53.350 What shall I have today? 02:25.010 --> 02:29.020 prepared foods 02:29.020 --> 02:30.020 HAND-PREPARED FOODS 02:30.020 --> 02:31.020 LION 02:32.270 --> 02:37.780 HAND-PREPARED FOODS 02:32.270 --> 02:37.780 LION 02:35.470 --> 02:39.910 There's a girl who always shows up right when we open. 02:41.240 --> 02:42.530 Hello! 02:42.530 --> 02:43.850 Welcome. 02:50.860 --> 02:54.960 I was surprised at first, but I've gotten used to it now. 02:55.540 --> 03:00.550 There's a fashion school nearby, so maybe she's a student there. 03:00.550 --> 03:03.430 EGG & BROCCOLI IN MAYO DRESSING 03:04.390 --> 03:05.480 When she's here... 03:09.250 --> 03:10.460 she takes her time. 03:15.020 --> 03:18.240 She makes her selections with great care. 03:20.400 --> 03:23.170 As if she's admiring precious stones, 03:23.170 --> 03:24.660 her eyes light up. 03:25.740 --> 03:30.160 My personal masterpiece today is the simmered bamboo shoots. 03:32.670 --> 03:35.960 I carefully skinned the burdock root with the back of a knife, 03:36.270 --> 03:38.460 then cut it into quarters lengthwise. 03:39.210 --> 03:42.970 I slowly soaked the dried shiitake mushrooms in water to rehydrate them. 03:43.810 --> 03:47.260 I peeled the carrots and chopped them into rough chunks. 03:48.410 --> 03:52.060 I split the konjac into bites with a spoon, 03:52.060 --> 03:56.560 then boiled it for two minutes to remove the bitterness. 03:56.830 --> 04:01.930 I sliced the bamboo shoots into bite-sized pieces, 04:01.930 --> 04:04.070 mindful that each end has a different firmness. 04:04.590 --> 04:09.400 For the seasoning, I used sugar, mirin, soy sauce, and cooking sake, 04:09.400 --> 04:11.950 plus plenty of dashi made from bonito and kombu. 04:12.280 --> 04:14.980 After a quick sauté, I simmered everything thoroughly... 04:14.980 --> 04:17.510 Because it was prepared in advance and had time to cool, 04:17.510 --> 04:20.300 the flavors are fully absorbed and it has a beautiful sheen. 04:20.860 --> 04:23.470 I want to have some right now! 04:23.470 --> 04:24.600 Pardon me. 04:24.600 --> 04:25.530 Yes?! 04:25.530 --> 04:27.780 May I place an order? 04:27.780 --> 04:28.680 Of course. 04:28.680 --> 04:30.220 She's made up her mind. 04:31.580 --> 04:34.460 The egg stir-fry with spring cabbage and sakura shrimp... 04:34.800 --> 04:37.270 Plus the German-style potatoes with smoked bacon. 04:37.630 --> 04:38.520 Right away. 04:38.520 --> 04:43.280 She slowly and carefully tells me each dish, one by one. 04:45.490 --> 04:48.110 Oh, actually maybe this one here... 04:48.110 --> 04:49.750 No, this one... 04:52.010 --> 04:54.910 I'm so sorry. I'll stick with that. 04:54.910 --> 04:55.670 Okay. 04:56.070 --> 05:01.250 Maybe she's telling herself what she wants to eat. 05:02.320 --> 05:04.220 She didn't go for the bamboo shoots. 05:04.970 --> 05:06.800 Oh well. That's all right. 05:07.550 --> 05:08.510 And also... 05:10.110 --> 05:12.650 I'd like these beautifully simmered bamboo shoots. 05:15.520 --> 05:16.230 Certainly. 05:17.280 --> 05:20.370 The way she calmly stands to pay... 05:20.370 --> 05:23.650 Everything she does is just so graceful. 05:23.650 --> 05:26.650 It makes me mind my own posture. 05:26.650 --> 05:27.530 It's as if... 05:32.480 --> 05:37.190 this prepared foods store were a mansion! 05:38.950 --> 05:39.960 Excuse me... 05:40.800 --> 05:42.460 Thank you very much. 05:43.080 --> 05:44.330 Likewise. 05:44.330 --> 05:46.090 Thank you very much. 05:46.090 --> 05:52.850 HAND-PREPARED FOODS 05:46.090 --> 05:52.850 LION 05:47.040 --> 05:49.790 Lunch and dinner secured! 05:49.790 --> 05:52.170 I'll share some with Komatsu-san too! 05:53.670 --> 05:56.850 I hope to see you again soon. 06:06.250 --> 06:07.920 Late afternoons... 06:08.970 --> 06:10.660 They're full of wonderful smells. 06:11.240 --> 06:12.770 They come from every home. 06:13.280 --> 06:17.290 I think they're having fish. Grilled, probably? 06:17.290 --> 06:20.020 This house... I can't say exactly what that is. 06:20.020 --> 06:22.480 I smell a complex, wonderful aroma. 06:22.480 --> 06:23.790 Japanese food, I guess? 06:24.210 --> 06:25.470 This home is having... 06:28.800 --> 06:32.880 It's actually pretty hard to tell what's cooking just from the smell. 06:32.880 --> 06:34.630 But it still makes me want to have some! 06:36.860 --> 06:38.430 I know this smell! 06:38.430 --> 06:39.820 It's curry! 06:40.950 --> 06:43.270 This is my place! 06:43.950 --> 06:47.020 Someone in my apartment building is having curry! 06:47.020 --> 06:50.200 ...having curry! ...having curry! 06:50.520 --> 06:55.200 I can smell the curry so close by, but I can't eat any... 06:58.000 --> 06:59.440 Come to think of it... 07:04.320 --> 07:08.800 I think Grandma gave me some for emergencies. 07:10.140 --> 07:13.180 Hold on to these for emergencies, okay? 07:13.180 --> 07:15.840 I'm pretty sure I put them in here... 07:15.840 --> 07:17.430 Found you! 07:17.430 --> 07:20.930 INSTANT CURRY SATOU 07:17.660 --> 07:19.400 Instant curry! 07:19.400 --> 07:20.940 The somewhat fancy kind. 07:20.940 --> 07:25.990 But... common sense says this is for emergencies. 07:28.880 --> 07:41.330 I WANT TO EAT CURRY 07:28.880 --> 07:41.330 COMMON SENSE 07:30.670 --> 07:31.950 I want to eat curry... 07:32.290 --> 07:33.450 Common sense... 07:33.450 --> 07:34.810 I want to eat curry... 07:35.150 --> 07:36.120 Common sense... 07:36.450 --> 07:37.950 I want to eat curry! Common sense! 07:37.950 --> 07:39.360 I want to eat curry! Common sense! 07:38.060 --> 07:41.330 I want to eat curry! Common sense! 07:39.360 --> 07:41.330 I want to eat curry! Common sense! 07:41.630 --> 07:45.530 I want to eat curry, and not having any curry is an emergency, right?! 07:46.400 --> 07:47.590 It is not. 07:47.830 --> 07:51.550 Grandma, I'll restock another day, so please forgive me just this once! 07:51.550 --> 07:52.970 All right, then. 07:54.290 --> 07:57.740 Grandma, I'll restock the microwavable rice another day as well, 07:57.740 --> 07:59.180 so forgive me just this once! 07:59.180 --> 08:01.230 Well, yeah, expected that. 08:02.980 --> 08:17.240 SATO RICE 08:05.070 --> 08:05.710 Chyun! 08:05.710 --> 08:11.880 The pouches used in ready-to-eat foods were first created for military rations. 08:11.880 --> 08:17.240 After being developed for space food, they're now in households everywhere! 08:20.050 --> 08:22.250 Packed full of innovation! 08:29.190 --> 08:30.620 What an aroma... 08:32.160 --> 08:33.350 Let's eat! 08:45.650 --> 08:49.820 The meat is sweet and tender... So tender! 08:50.990 --> 08:55.950 I get more of the umami and the aroma than the heat of the spices... I think. 08:59.130 --> 09:02.200 I have no words except "delicious"! 09:14.560 --> 09:17.300 Done with work early tonight! 09:17.790 --> 09:20.300 I even grabbed booze and snacks. 09:20.300 --> 09:22.450 Is it game night or TV night? 09:23.920 --> 09:26.950 The whole apartment building smells like curry?! 09:26.950 --> 09:27.890 This means... 09:28.300 --> 09:31.570 One of my neighbors is having some right now! 09:34.690 --> 09:36.670 Should I go back to the store? 09:36.670 --> 09:38.170 But, well... 09:38.170 --> 09:40.090 It's kinda too late now. 09:40.470 --> 09:42.220 That was delicious! 09:42.830 --> 09:46.830 fava beans 09:53.510 --> 09:54.890 Coming! 09:56.810 --> 09:58.840 I have a package for you. 10:00.840 --> 10:02.600 For me? 10:02.740 --> 10:04.220 PLOP {10:02} 10:04.220 --> 10:08.230 This package... I wonder who sent it. 10:09.010 --> 10:11.010 I got those from an acquaintance. 10:12.230 --> 10:15.720 You really need to get into the habit of locking the door right away. 10:15.720 --> 10:16.920 How irresponsible. 10:16.920 --> 10:19.240 I-I'll take that to heart. 10:19.630 --> 10:22.110 But what timing! 10:22.110 --> 10:23.630 It was a coincidence. 10:23.630 --> 10:25.490 I was on a walk and happened to pass by. 10:26.330 --> 10:29.000 So, what's in the package? 10:32.240 --> 10:34.710 These are... fava beans. 10:36.200 --> 10:38.760 Good. They weren't damaged at all. 10:39.530 --> 10:40.880 Happy, let's go. 10:42.090 --> 10:45.090 All you need to do is boil them. You can handle that, right? 10:45.090 --> 10:46.890 I've got to run, so I'll see you later. 10:47.360 --> 10:51.020 And just like that, Grandma left. 10:51.720 --> 10:54.570 But... I'm not the best cook. 10:59.520 --> 11:02.700 If you take your time and don't rush, you'll be fine. 11:04.220 --> 11:05.750 I'll give it a try! 11:05.750 --> 11:07.290 She told me the steps. 11:22.600 --> 11:23.810 They're beautiful. 11:24.780 --> 11:26.740 The inside of the pod is all fluffy... 11:26.740 --> 11:28.590 The beans were cozy in there. 11:28.940 --> 11:29.630 Chyun! 11:29.630 --> 11:35.990 The white layer inside the pod protects the beans from cold and dryness. 11:35.990 --> 11:38.690 It's like a little blanket for the fava beans. 11:39.190 --> 11:41.100 I'll relish every bite. 11:50.830 --> 11:57.200 Okay... Drag the base of the knife against the dark line on the bean... 11:57.200 --> 11:57.950 Chyun! 11:57.950 --> 12:02.200 Making a little slit with a knife lets the salt soak in better, 12:02.200 --> 12:06.550 enhancing the flavor and making it easier to remove the skin for eating. 12:06.870 --> 12:09.550 Slowly... Slowly... 12:09.550 --> 12:11.560 Chyun! Be careful, okay? 12:13.580 --> 12:16.550 Add salt to boiling water... 12:16.550 --> 12:19.710 About one tablespoon per liter of water! 12:27.570 --> 12:29.080 That's probably good. 12:29.880 --> 12:31.100 Boil two to three minutes. 12:31.100 --> 12:32.580 CLUNK {12:31} 12:32.580 --> 12:35.580 The last step is to plate them... 12:36.800 --> 12:37.630 Done! 12:38.410 --> 12:42.340 Oh, the slit opened and you can see the beans inside. 12:45.760 --> 12:47.340 Smells like spring. 12:48.070 --> 12:50.850 I know! I have an idea... 12:58.840 --> 12:59.990 Let's eat! 13:12.430 --> 13:13.410 It's delicious. 13:14.610 --> 13:17.480 I better report to Grandma that this was a success. 13:17.800 --> 13:21.200 Oh, and to Master too! 13:22.000 --> 13:26.010 pickled vegetables 13:26.720 --> 13:27.800 Suzume. 13:28.030 --> 13:29.800 Take some plates home. 13:30.050 --> 13:30.990 Plates? 13:32.590 --> 13:35.510 That's right. I didn't see any at your place. 13:36.190 --> 13:37.590 I've got two. 13:37.590 --> 13:42.150 Two? You'll be in trouble when you have guests over. 13:42.150 --> 13:44.820 Here, take a few. 13:56.830 --> 13:59.030 You have so many of them. 13:59.030 --> 14:02.010 Here, this one's a good one. 14:02.010 --> 14:02.840 Um... 14:03.160 --> 14:05.510 But you're still using it, right, Grandma? 14:05.850 --> 14:08.250 We've been eating out a lot these days. 14:09.250 --> 14:12.260 Is it really okay for me to take these? 14:12.610 --> 14:16.890 I went to the trouble of bringing them to Japan from the UK, 14:17.230 --> 14:21.020 but we don't have many big gatherings nowadays. 14:22.080 --> 14:23.960 It's just me and Grandpa here. 14:25.280 --> 14:29.730 It's better to have someone use them than have them gather dust. 14:30.200 --> 14:34.240 Prepared foods look more appealing when you plate them... Right? 14:33.600 --> 14:36.200 WHY DON'T YOU COOK MORE? 14:36.200 --> 14:38.950 Well, let me show you what I mean. 14:40.170 --> 14:42.210 Let's see... What do we have? 14:51.840 --> 14:54.350 LET'S EAT 14:52.630 --> 14:54.350 Let's eat. 15:03.350 --> 15:07.860 The vegetables are bursting with flavor, and every bite stays delicious! 15:07.860 --> 15:09.710 Lightly pickled veg are so crisp and fresh 15:09.710 --> 15:11.650 that you don't really need rice with them. 15:11.650 --> 15:12.310 Chyun! 15:12.310 --> 15:16.030 Pickled vegetables are one of Japan's most iconic fermented foods! 15:16.030 --> 15:20.720 Because climate, ingredients, timing, and bacteria all affect the flavor, 15:20.720 --> 15:23.570 the same vegetables can end up tasting completely different! 15:23.570 --> 15:26.130 It's such a deep and fascinating world! 15:29.280 --> 15:31.630 MORE FOOD I CAN'T EAT... 15:31.920 --> 15:34.530 It's kind of fun to eat pickled vegetables by themselves. 15:34.530 --> 15:38.120 They're not a snack, but they go just as well with tea. 15:41.600 --> 15:46.780 Doing the dishes is a hassle, but each little thing like this matters. 15:58.140 --> 15:59.660 Even so! 15:59.900 --> 16:01.600 Do I need this many? 16:01.600 --> 16:03.160 I live alone! 16:03.160 --> 16:05.660 You're saving me the trouble of throwing them out. 16:03.390 --> 16:05.030 So heavy... 16:05.660 --> 16:07.420 You were going to throw them out?! 16:07.420 --> 16:08.940 Is that what you just said?! 16:08.940 --> 16:11.800 Well, how about you invite friends over for dinner? 16:13.930 --> 16:16.720 You should come over, Grandma. 16:17.030 --> 16:18.570 After you get a table. 16:18.570 --> 16:20.430 WAH 16:20.430 --> 16:23.440 THAT WAS DELICIOUS! 16:34.400 --> 16:35.720 It's freaking hot. 16:35.720 --> 16:37.320 It's only May, right? 16:38.200 --> 16:39.670 I want ice cream. 16:40.330 --> 16:41.560 Um... 16:42.150 --> 16:44.870 That ice cream! Where are they selling it? 16:48.050 --> 16:49.170 Pardon me! 16:52.940 --> 16:56.470 What a relief! Your clothes look okay. 16:57.340 --> 17:01.760 Come to think of it, I haven't seen that maid lately... 17:01.760 --> 17:03.470 Not that it really matters. 17:04.350 --> 17:05.330 There she is! 17:06.480 --> 17:08.160 That startled me. 17:08.160 --> 17:10.650 Is she... asleep? 17:18.770 --> 17:19.670 Excuse me. 17:20.140 --> 17:21.560 Are you okay? 17:24.950 --> 17:26.560 No response? 17:28.720 --> 17:29.920 I'm sorry! 17:29.920 --> 17:31.560 I think I just got... 17:31.560 --> 17:32.950 a little dizzy is all. 17:33.330 --> 17:34.760 I'll be fine with a little rest. 17:34.760 --> 17:35.920 Thank you for asking! 17:43.900 --> 17:47.070 Huh? Wasn't someone just talking to me? 17:57.520 --> 18:01.670 Shoot, I accidentally bumped her. 18:04.990 --> 18:05.980 Um... 18:06.550 --> 18:10.380 You're probably starting to get heatstroke, so drink this. 18:10.770 --> 18:14.820 I appreciate your thoughtfulness, but this is all I need. 18:14.820 --> 18:15.880 I'm okay— 18:15.880 --> 18:18.010 Please just drink it! 18:19.130 --> 18:22.140 STARE 18:22.140 --> 18:26.840 I'm sorry, but I really don't want you getting heatstroke. 18:27.180 --> 18:29.140 I just bought these at the convenience store. 18:29.380 --> 18:31.650 I've got the receipt as proof. 18:32.480 --> 18:33.760 Please drink it. 18:36.010 --> 18:37.040 Okay. 18:38.510 --> 18:41.280 Oh, looking closer, it's the ice cream guy. 18:47.890 --> 18:50.790 GULP 18:47.890 --> 18:50.790 GULP 18:47.890 --> 18:50.790 GULP 18:47.890 --> 18:50.790 GULP 18:47.890 --> 18:50.790 GULP 18:54.810 --> 18:57.800 This is so delicious! 18:54.810 --> 18:55.570 DE 18:55.570 --> 18:56.320 DELI 18:56.320 --> 18:57.070 DELICI 18:57.070 --> 18:57.800 DELICIOUS 18:58.480 --> 19:00.830 It's sweet and a little salty... 19:00.830 --> 19:03.640 It's what my body is craving right now. 19:05.010 --> 19:08.280 Ion supply drinks are similar to fluids in your body, 19:08.280 --> 19:10.320 so they're easy to absorb! 19:10.320 --> 19:13.160 They're great for replenishing lost fluids! 19:13.160 --> 19:17.730 On hot or tiring days, sip them regularly before you get thirsty! 19:21.630 --> 19:24.270 You should keep sipping on one after this. 19:24.710 --> 19:29.500 Also, put this one on the back of your neck, and ideally under your arms too. 19:33.190 --> 19:35.000 Max-level gear! 19:35.400 --> 19:38.390 I'm sorry for imposing on you like this... 19:38.750 --> 19:40.550 Will you give me the receipt? 19:41.040 --> 19:42.510 I'll pay you back. 19:42.510 --> 19:44.540 No, that's okay. 19:44.540 --> 19:46.550 Oh, I'm getting ahead of myself. 19:48.910 --> 19:50.510 Thank you very much. 19:54.810 --> 19:56.490 Do you live nearby? 19:56.490 --> 19:57.820 Oh, yes. 19:58.540 --> 19:59.650 Very close by. 20:00.150 --> 20:03.760 If you can't make it back by yourself even after this, 20:03.760 --> 20:07.130 I'm leaving you my cellphone number, so please call me. 20:07.660 --> 20:09.240 Thank you very much. 20:10.620 --> 20:11.660 See you. 20:25.920 --> 20:27.470 What is this... 20:27.960 --> 20:29.350 What is this... 20:30.470 --> 20:32.360 What is this feeling?! 20:35.960 --> 20:37.890 He helped me again. 20:40.760 --> 20:41.710 Suzume? 20:46.710 --> 20:49.710 Tell me... What exactly are you doing? 20:53.120 --> 20:57.140 THE DAILY LIFE OF MISS MAID 20:57.140 --> 20:57.950 Chyun! 20:57.950 --> 21:01.270 Her day starts at 5:30 AM. 21:01.270 --> 21:02.370 Morning! 21:05.170 --> 21:06.330 Get dressed. 21:09.020 --> 21:09.990 At 6 AM... 21:09.990 --> 21:11.290 I eat breakfast. 21:13.600 --> 21:14.780 Clean. 21:17.560 --> 21:18.150 At 8 AM... 21:18.410 --> 21:20.320 I go on my first walk. 21:23.100 --> 21:24.260 At 11 AM... 21:24.260 --> 21:25.690 I shop for food. 21:27.950 --> 21:29.060 At noon... 21:29.060 --> 21:30.660 I eat lunch. 21:32.570 --> 21:34.200 And go on my second walk. 21:36.690 --> 21:37.740 At 3 PM... 21:37.740 --> 21:38.970 It's time for tea! 21:41.100 --> 21:41.950 At 6 PM... 21:41.950 --> 21:43.170 I eat dinner. 21:43.170 --> 21:44.710 Munch, munch! 21:46.070 --> 21:46.960 Then I take a bath. 21:47.560 --> 21:49.500 This is warming me up. 21:50.460 --> 21:51.880 At 9 PM... 21:51.880 --> 21:53.050 Good night. 21:55.000 --> 22:00.000 THE DAILY LIFE OF MISS MAID 21:55.410 --> 21:58.470 That's the daily life of Miss Maid! 21:58.470 --> 21:59.200 Chyun! 23:30.390 --> 23:32.200 It's starting to get warmer. 23:32.200 --> 23:35.120 The soft green leaves are so dazzling! 23:35.350 --> 23:39.430 I wonder why we start craving sweets on warm, sunny days.