1 00:01:32,988 --> 00:01:38,369 THIRD STORY SENIOR APPRENTICES 2 00:01:39,370 --> 00:01:40,371 All right. 3 00:01:52,007 --> 00:01:52,925 Pardon me! 4 00:01:53,592 --> 00:01:55,970 Master, I've brought you some tea. 5 00:01:56,053 --> 00:02:00,474 Hey! Long time no see, Masaki! How've you been? 6 00:02:00,975 --> 00:02:02,309 Well, well, Masaki. 7 00:02:02,393 --> 00:02:05,312 It's been a long time. How are things with you? 8 00:02:05,396 --> 00:02:07,606 Yo! Master Masaki, long time no see! 9 00:02:07,690 --> 00:02:09,108 Tell me, how's it going? 10 00:02:09,191 --> 00:02:10,442 Master. 11 00:02:10,526 --> 00:02:14,864 What the heck are you doing? 12 00:02:14,947 --> 00:02:16,907 {\an8}- They're here? - I'll get the door! 13 00:02:16,991 --> 00:02:18,742 {\an8}Right, right. Get the door! 14 00:02:18,826 --> 00:02:20,703 {\an8}- It was peaches! - Peaches, huh? 15 00:02:21,412 --> 00:02:23,539 When our guests arrive, prepare a plate for them. 16 00:02:23,622 --> 00:02:24,456 Right! 17 00:02:24,540 --> 00:02:27,543 Master, you sure are keyed up! 18 00:02:30,796 --> 00:02:32,339 I see. 19 00:02:32,423 --> 00:02:36,802 So you're telling me your desire to train under me is even stronger now? 20 00:02:36,886 --> 00:02:39,221 Yes. It hit me hard that at my skill level now, 21 00:02:39,305 --> 00:02:42,266 I'll never reach the rank of Shin'uchi. 22 00:02:42,349 --> 00:02:44,059 I want to hone my skills more. 23 00:02:44,143 --> 00:02:46,312 I don't want to waste even a second or a minute. 24 00:02:46,395 --> 00:02:47,771 So please... 25 00:02:47,855 --> 00:02:49,523 Allow me to become your apprentice! 26 00:02:50,691 --> 00:02:53,485 Fine. I'll accept you as my apprentice. 27 00:02:53,569 --> 00:02:54,737 Yeah! 28 00:02:56,530 --> 00:02:58,866 No, I can't let myself be satisfied with this. 29 00:02:58,949 --> 00:03:00,075 This is just the start line! 30 00:03:00,159 --> 00:03:03,454 That said, your official apprenticeship will start next spring, 31 00:03:03,537 --> 00:03:05,414 after you've graduated high school. 32 00:03:05,497 --> 00:03:08,667 Until then, you'll be coming here as a trainee. 33 00:03:08,751 --> 00:03:10,127 - Understood? - Yes! 34 00:03:10,210 --> 00:03:14,214 Also, you're to come here on an official visit with your parents. 35 00:03:14,298 --> 00:03:15,299 My parents? 36 00:03:15,382 --> 00:03:18,177 As a profession, Rakugo is unstable. 37 00:03:18,260 --> 00:03:21,513 And your family has been through a lot. 38 00:03:21,597 --> 00:03:24,934 Um, Dad's in Tokyo for work, so he's not here. 39 00:03:25,017 --> 00:03:26,769 Can I come with just my mom? 40 00:03:26,852 --> 00:03:29,355 Yes, I know. That's fine. 41 00:03:29,438 --> 00:03:31,899 Understood! See you tomorrow, then! 42 00:03:31,982 --> 00:03:33,275 Tomorrow? 43 00:03:33,359 --> 00:03:36,111 U-Uh, right. Great! 44 00:03:38,030 --> 00:03:41,575 Look at me sweating bullets when I'm the one who summoned them. 45 00:03:41,659 --> 00:03:42,743 How pathetic. 46 00:03:44,620 --> 00:03:48,082 I haven't seen Masaki since that day, huh? 47 00:03:48,582 --> 00:03:51,961 I never even told her that I was teaching Akane Rakugo. 48 00:03:52,044 --> 00:03:54,880 How am I supposed to act when I see her? 49 00:03:55,506 --> 00:03:58,217 That kid's father was the master's top apprentice, 50 00:03:58,300 --> 00:04:01,470 Shinta Ani-san, who got expelled six years ago. 51 00:04:01,553 --> 00:04:03,180 Of course it's gonna be awkward. 52 00:04:05,432 --> 00:04:06,642 Pardon us! 53 00:04:06,725 --> 00:04:09,228 Hold on, should we be barging in like this? 54 00:04:09,311 --> 00:04:11,188 Why not? It was open, anyway. 55 00:04:12,564 --> 00:04:15,109 Oh, Master, I brought Mom with me. 56 00:04:15,192 --> 00:04:18,654 Dummy! You should call me "Mother" at times like these. 57 00:04:21,573 --> 00:04:24,660 Master Shiguma, I haven't seen you since that day. 58 00:04:24,743 --> 00:04:25,661 It's been a long time. 59 00:04:26,245 --> 00:04:28,789 R-Right, Masa-chan. 60 00:04:28,872 --> 00:04:30,624 Long time... no see. 61 00:04:35,462 --> 00:04:37,381 Thank you for your hospitality. 62 00:04:37,464 --> 00:04:39,591 No, no. It's nothing. 63 00:04:39,675 --> 00:04:42,761 There's an unpleasant grownup vibe washing over us. 64 00:04:42,845 --> 00:04:43,887 Awkward! 65 00:04:43,971 --> 00:04:46,932 Hey. These peaches are misshapen, huh? 66 00:04:47,016 --> 00:04:48,684 Damn, can't you read the room? 67 00:04:55,566 --> 00:04:58,402 {\an8}I need to apologize to you for something, Masaki. 68 00:04:59,653 --> 00:05:03,907 {\an8}I've been training Akane in Rakugo for the last six years. 69 00:05:04,491 --> 00:05:06,744 Part of it was because her passion overwhelmed me. 70 00:05:06,827 --> 00:05:09,121 But it was mainly to atone for what happened to Shinta, 71 00:05:09,204 --> 00:05:11,623 and to make this kid give up on her dream. 72 00:05:11,707 --> 00:05:15,669 Even so, I should've spoken to you before we got to this point. 73 00:05:15,753 --> 00:05:17,338 I'm so sorry for not telling you. 74 00:05:17,421 --> 00:05:19,048 Excuse me, I knew. 75 00:05:19,131 --> 00:05:19,965 What? 76 00:05:20,049 --> 00:05:22,760 That you'd taken Akane under your wing. 77 00:05:22,843 --> 00:05:24,094 You knew about it? 78 00:05:24,178 --> 00:05:26,388 Yes. Because this girl blabs about everything. 79 00:05:26,472 --> 00:05:28,474 Well, it's not something I needed to hide, right? 80 00:05:28,557 --> 00:05:31,602 Then you're fine with her performing Rakugo? 81 00:05:31,685 --> 00:05:34,021 Oh, I'm totally against it! 82 00:05:34,104 --> 00:05:35,731 Since that incident happened. 83 00:05:35,814 --> 00:05:37,316 Then, why? 84 00:05:37,399 --> 00:05:40,277 It's no use trying to stop her. Not this girl. 85 00:05:40,861 --> 00:05:44,073 {\an8}I also went against my own parents' wishes to become a hairdresser. 86 00:05:44,156 --> 00:05:47,201 {\an8}She takes after me, so there's nothing I can do. 87 00:05:47,284 --> 00:05:51,246 And I knew that you were taking good care of her. 88 00:05:53,540 --> 00:05:55,501 Most of all, my husband told me, 89 00:05:55,584 --> 00:05:58,754 "If it's Master Shiguma, there's nothing to worry about." 90 00:06:02,549 --> 00:06:05,969 Masaki. I couldn't protect my own apprentice. 91 00:06:06,053 --> 00:06:08,680 So I'm not fit to take on another. 92 00:06:08,764 --> 00:06:13,936 But as I continued to watch this kid's Rakugo, I started to dream. 93 00:06:14,019 --> 00:06:17,481 I wondered what kind of Rakugoka Akane would become. 94 00:06:18,107 --> 00:06:20,567 You may be thinking, "Isn't it too late for this?" 95 00:06:20,651 --> 00:06:24,404 But if you would allow me to take her on... 96 00:06:25,197 --> 00:06:29,201 Incompetent as I am, I, Shiguma Arakawa will pour all my heart and soul 97 00:06:29,284 --> 00:06:32,579 into training this child to become a fine Rakugoka. I swear it! 98 00:06:32,663 --> 00:06:35,165 Master! Same here! 99 00:06:35,833 --> 00:06:38,794 I will become a Rakugoka worthy of your name, Master. 100 00:06:38,877 --> 00:06:40,462 Please look after me! 101 00:06:41,588 --> 00:06:42,965 All right, me too. 102 00:06:44,049 --> 00:06:46,885 Please look after my daughter. 103 00:06:48,345 --> 00:06:50,973 You've received your family's approval. 104 00:06:52,558 --> 00:06:55,561 Once you've graduated high school, you'll be my apprentice. 105 00:06:56,395 --> 00:06:59,982 I'm sure you already know this, but Rakugoka are assigned ranks, 106 00:07:00,065 --> 00:07:03,068 and they rise through the hierarchy according to their experience and skills. 107 00:07:03,777 --> 00:07:04,903 Zenza. 108 00:07:04,987 --> 00:07:07,406 The training period when becoming a Rakugoka. 109 00:07:07,489 --> 00:07:09,449 While being consumed by daily chores and training, 110 00:07:09,533 --> 00:07:12,077 you build up your foundation as a Rakugoka. 111 00:07:12,661 --> 00:07:14,079 Futatsume. 112 00:07:14,163 --> 00:07:17,583 Those who've been recognized as Rakugoka use this period to hone their craft. 113 00:07:18,167 --> 00:07:22,045 You're also allowed to wear haori and hakama from the Futatsume tier. 114 00:07:22,880 --> 00:07:24,256 Shin'uchi. 115 00:07:24,339 --> 00:07:26,467 The pinnacle of the Rakugo world. 116 00:07:26,550 --> 00:07:28,302 At the Arakawa School, 117 00:07:28,385 --> 00:07:30,804 the Shin'uchi rank is conferred to those who've become masters of their craft. 118 00:07:32,014 --> 00:07:34,433 {\an8}While striving to elevate their personal art form, 119 00:07:34,516 --> 00:07:37,269 {\an8}they're also permitted to take on apprentices and train the next generation. 120 00:07:37,895 --> 00:07:39,980 Your official apprenticeship starts next spring. 121 00:07:40,063 --> 00:07:42,483 That said, there's no time to waste idling about! 122 00:07:42,566 --> 00:07:44,109 Let me introduce you. 123 00:07:44,943 --> 00:07:47,070 These four are my students. 124 00:07:48,030 --> 00:07:50,699 They're all Futatsume, and every one of them is a piece of work. 125 00:07:51,283 --> 00:07:54,828 Starting now, these four will drive the basics of Rakugo into your head. 126 00:07:54,912 --> 00:07:57,372 The training will be tough, but you can handle it, right? 127 00:07:57,456 --> 00:07:58,290 Of course I can! 128 00:07:58,373 --> 00:08:01,001 Uh, Master. About that... 129 00:08:01,084 --> 00:08:02,794 {\an8}We respectfully decline. 130 00:08:06,256 --> 00:08:08,759 Huh? You didn't tell them? 131 00:08:08,842 --> 00:08:10,427 Listen, you rogues! 132 00:08:11,136 --> 00:08:15,140 It's your job as elder fellow apprentices to look after the newly accepted students! 133 00:08:15,224 --> 00:08:19,353 That's true, but it's been six years? Seven, since Guriko? 134 00:08:19,436 --> 00:08:22,356 If our first new student in years quits because of me... 135 00:08:22,439 --> 00:08:24,107 Nope nope nope nope nope nope! 136 00:08:24,191 --> 00:08:27,152 Master, come on, it's me! 137 00:08:27,236 --> 00:08:29,988 That kid will fall head over heels in love with me for sure! 138 00:08:30,072 --> 00:08:31,990 A romance that would be against the rules! 139 00:08:32,074 --> 00:08:33,450 Don't you agree, Guririn? 140 00:08:33,534 --> 00:08:36,411 Huh? Well, um... 141 00:08:36,495 --> 00:08:39,498 - Th-Then I'll do-- - Let me look after her, for starters. 142 00:08:39,581 --> 00:08:40,415 KYOJI ARAKAWA 143 00:08:40,499 --> 00:08:42,084 Master, is that all right with you? 144 00:08:42,167 --> 00:08:43,502 - Fine by me. - Grin! 145 00:08:43,585 --> 00:08:45,837 Kyoji, I'm leaving her in your hands. 146 00:08:45,921 --> 00:08:46,922 As you wish. 147 00:08:47,005 --> 00:08:50,133 Guriko. Your concern for your younger apprentice is commendable. 148 00:08:50,717 --> 00:08:53,428 But you've only just become a Futatsume. 149 00:08:53,512 --> 00:08:56,056 Right now, you need to focus on honing your own craft. 150 00:08:56,139 --> 00:08:56,974 Right. 151 00:08:57,641 --> 00:08:59,434 You, there. Come over here. 152 00:09:01,812 --> 00:09:04,022 The younger Rakugoka always greet the others first. 153 00:09:04,106 --> 00:09:05,065 Uh, right. 154 00:09:06,567 --> 00:09:08,026 My name is Akane Osaki. 155 00:09:08,110 --> 00:09:09,945 Pleased to meet you. 156 00:09:10,028 --> 00:09:13,407 - Yeah. That's a polite, good bow. - What? 157 00:09:13,490 --> 00:09:16,785 Every performance starts and ends with a bow. 158 00:09:16,868 --> 00:09:19,371 The sight of a polite bow is also pleasing to the audience. 159 00:09:19,454 --> 00:09:21,999 Wow, he's really pouring it on with the compliments! 160 00:09:22,082 --> 00:09:23,667 He might be a nice guy. 161 00:09:23,750 --> 00:09:25,711 I'm Kyoji Arakawa. 162 00:09:25,794 --> 00:09:28,171 You'll be accompanying me for the time being. 163 00:09:28,255 --> 00:09:29,256 What's your school schedule? 164 00:09:29,339 --> 00:09:31,258 Oh, you don't have to worry about that. 165 00:09:31,341 --> 00:09:33,260 It'll be totally fine if I ditch class. 166 00:09:33,343 --> 00:09:34,553 Idiot! 167 00:09:34,636 --> 00:09:38,265 The high school that your parents put you in, with your best interests at heart. 168 00:09:38,348 --> 00:09:39,891 You're saying you want to ditch it? 169 00:09:39,975 --> 00:09:41,935 Outrageous! 170 00:09:42,019 --> 00:09:44,771 As a student, your duty is to study! 171 00:09:44,855 --> 00:09:47,608 Don't get your priorities wrong! 172 00:09:47,691 --> 00:09:48,525 R-Right. 173 00:09:48,609 --> 00:09:50,694 As long as we're clear, it's fine. 174 00:09:50,777 --> 00:09:52,779 That was one quick baptism by fire. 175 00:09:53,363 --> 00:09:55,407 Ever since Shinta Ani-san was expelled, 176 00:09:55,490 --> 00:09:59,620 Kyoji Ani-san has taken charge of the Shiguma School apprentices. 177 00:09:59,703 --> 00:10:00,662 He's also known as... 178 00:10:01,455 --> 00:10:04,124 the Magistrate of the Shiguma School! 179 00:10:04,791 --> 00:10:06,960 All right, I'm texting you the address of tomorrow's venue. 180 00:10:07,044 --> 00:10:08,712 Oh, crap. This guy... 181 00:10:09,296 --> 00:10:11,798 I think he's the type that I totally can't deal with! 182 00:10:11,882 --> 00:10:15,260 STUDIO THREE 183 00:10:16,803 --> 00:10:19,473 All right, though you're still a novice... 184 00:10:19,556 --> 00:10:22,267 I will now teach you what you need to learn for your Zenza training! 185 00:10:22,851 --> 00:10:24,728 - Soak in all you can! - Thanks! 186 00:10:24,811 --> 00:10:27,481 It's finally starting today. 187 00:10:27,564 --> 00:10:30,692 My road to becoming a Shin'uchi, and catching up to that guy. 188 00:10:30,776 --> 00:10:32,277 I'll master it all right away! 189 00:10:32,361 --> 00:10:33,445 All right, let's begin! 190 00:10:33,528 --> 00:10:36,031 - Start by straightening everyone's shoes! - Right! 191 00:10:36,114 --> 00:10:39,201 Greet others properly! They're the proprietors of this venue. 192 00:10:39,284 --> 00:10:40,118 Right! 193 00:10:40,202 --> 00:10:42,204 When you get to the dressing room, serve tea! 194 00:10:42,287 --> 00:10:44,081 - Make it hot and strong. - Right! 195 00:10:44,164 --> 00:10:46,375 - Help me get dressed! - Right! 196 00:10:47,709 --> 00:10:49,795 Fold my discarded clothes neatly! 197 00:10:49,878 --> 00:10:50,712 And also... 198 00:10:51,296 --> 00:10:53,382 It's all menial chores! 199 00:10:53,465 --> 00:10:54,424 What did you expect? 200 00:10:55,008 --> 00:10:56,551 When you've just started training, 201 00:10:56,635 --> 00:10:59,638 your job is all those chores that you just did. 202 00:11:00,389 --> 00:11:02,516 I bet you're thinking, "That has nothing to do with Rakugo." 203 00:11:02,599 --> 00:11:06,478 But Rakugo is all about making the people in front of you happy. 204 00:11:06,561 --> 00:11:09,856 You can't handle this job if you can't make one person around you happy. 205 00:11:09,940 --> 00:11:12,150 You have to think about what would make 206 00:11:12,234 --> 00:11:14,778 that person happy, and constantly anticipate their needs. 207 00:11:14,861 --> 00:11:17,406 Rakugoka call this "attentiveness." 208 00:11:17,906 --> 00:11:20,867 If you can't even do that, you'll never become a Zenza. 209 00:11:20,951 --> 00:11:21,785 Right. 210 00:11:21,868 --> 00:11:24,162 Attentiveness, huh? 211 00:11:24,246 --> 00:11:27,707 But at the end of the day, it's the Rakugo that makes the audience happy! 212 00:11:27,791 --> 00:11:28,875 That guy even said so. 213 00:11:28,959 --> 00:11:30,752 In Rakugo, artistic skill counts the most! 214 00:11:31,336 --> 00:11:34,339 It's art! In the end, Rakugo is all about art! 215 00:11:34,423 --> 00:11:36,341 Good morning! 216 00:11:36,425 --> 00:11:39,469 Mr. Hakushu Kashiwaya just arrived. Greet him! 217 00:11:39,553 --> 00:11:40,470 Yo. 218 00:11:40,554 --> 00:11:42,597 So you're Akane, huh? 219 00:11:42,681 --> 00:11:45,892 I heard about you, but you really are young! 220 00:11:45,976 --> 00:11:48,270 Listen, can you take the stage today? 221 00:11:48,353 --> 00:11:49,646 - What? - Hakushu! 222 00:11:49,729 --> 00:11:51,565 She's going to be apprenticed, right? 223 00:11:51,648 --> 00:11:53,358 It's just you and me performing, anyway. 224 00:11:53,442 --> 00:11:55,068 I can do it! I have my kimono, too! 225 00:11:55,694 --> 00:11:57,737 Please allow me to take the stage! 226 00:12:12,461 --> 00:12:18,592 {\an8}FUTATSUME PERFORMANCE 227 00:12:19,176 --> 00:12:22,554 I don't agree with putting someone on stage before they've been apprenticed. 228 00:12:22,637 --> 00:12:24,973 I've at least drilled the stories into her. 229 00:12:25,056 --> 00:12:27,893 She's not an official apprentice, but you can put her on stage. 230 00:12:27,976 --> 00:12:30,228 Guess we'll see what she's got. 231 00:12:30,312 --> 00:12:32,647 I'm not as nervous as I was before. 232 00:12:32,731 --> 00:12:34,316 I can see my surroundings, too. 233 00:12:34,399 --> 00:12:35,901 All right. Here goes! 234 00:12:35,984 --> 00:12:40,864 I'm going to make him realize that in Rakugo, it's art that's crucial! 235 00:12:40,947 --> 00:12:44,910 Well, you know how they say that borrowed plumes will soon come off. 236 00:12:44,993 --> 00:12:48,205 Apparently, mimicking others doesn't ever go well. 237 00:12:48,288 --> 00:12:49,664 This Makura... 238 00:12:49,748 --> 00:12:51,041 Is she going to perform "Praising Children"? 239 00:12:51,124 --> 00:12:52,459 Hattsan? What are you doing here? 240 00:12:52,542 --> 00:12:55,378 Well, I just heard from someone nearby... 241 00:12:55,462 --> 00:12:57,839 I see. She's good, all right. 242 00:12:57,923 --> 00:13:00,717 Not just her performance and how expressive she is, 243 00:13:00,800 --> 00:13:03,553 but more than anything, her sitting posture is lovely. 244 00:13:03,637 --> 00:13:05,889 Oh, looks like you heard it wrong. 245 00:13:05,972 --> 00:13:07,307 Some relatives send me sake... 246 00:13:07,390 --> 00:13:10,101 Her core is stable, as if she's rooted to the stage. 247 00:13:10,185 --> 00:13:12,604 That's not something you acquire overnight. 248 00:13:12,687 --> 00:13:14,648 She must've put in tireless work to hone that skill. 249 00:13:15,440 --> 00:13:16,441 But... 250 00:13:16,525 --> 00:13:18,610 Free, three, who cares which one? 251 00:13:18,693 --> 00:13:20,820 Just give me a drink, you cheapskate! 252 00:13:24,366 --> 00:13:25,325 Huh? 253 00:13:25,408 --> 00:13:27,327 How can you call me a cheapskate? 254 00:13:27,410 --> 00:13:30,497 It's not like I'm a total bust, but I don't know. 255 00:13:30,580 --> 00:13:32,040 It's not like the response I got before. 256 00:13:34,042 --> 00:13:35,168 No, it's fine! 257 00:13:35,252 --> 00:13:37,796 If I let out everything I've learned, then they'll laugh! 258 00:13:37,879 --> 00:13:39,130 That's how it works, see? 259 00:13:39,798 --> 00:13:41,633 Oh, so there are ways to get it done, huh? 260 00:13:42,217 --> 00:13:45,053 But why? I think I'm doing okay. 261 00:13:45,136 --> 00:13:48,056 "I've at least drilled the stories into her," huh? 262 00:13:48,640 --> 00:13:51,893 Master, now I really understand what you meant. 263 00:13:54,604 --> 00:13:55,981 You look depressed. 264 00:13:57,107 --> 00:13:59,276 You weren't happy with your performance today? 265 00:14:01,027 --> 00:14:02,696 Talk about insolent. 266 00:14:02,779 --> 00:14:05,073 Hakushu's kindness is what allowed you to take the stage. 267 00:14:05,156 --> 00:14:06,408 It's not that I'm unhappy. Not at all! 268 00:14:07,117 --> 00:14:09,369 I couldn't be more grateful. 269 00:14:09,452 --> 00:14:14,040 Hearing Mr. Hakushu and the audience praise me made me so happy. 270 00:14:14,624 --> 00:14:19,880 But more than that, not getting huge waves of laughter really stung. 271 00:14:19,963 --> 00:14:22,966 That never would've happened to him, I bet. 272 00:14:23,049 --> 00:14:25,760 I found out how lame I am. 273 00:14:25,844 --> 00:14:28,555 I have to train harder, and polish my Rakugo more. 274 00:14:28,638 --> 00:14:32,517 So if you can just polish your craft, you can satisfy the audience? 275 00:14:32,601 --> 00:14:34,769 Uh, well, isn't that what it's about? 276 00:14:34,853 --> 00:14:36,229 You sure are arrogant. 277 00:14:37,355 --> 00:14:40,150 Your Rakugo couldn't be more selfish. 278 00:14:40,233 --> 00:14:41,401 Self... 279 00:14:41,484 --> 00:14:42,944 Huh? What do you mean? 280 00:14:43,028 --> 00:14:44,195 Let me ask you, then. 281 00:14:44,279 --> 00:14:46,656 There were a lot of older audience members today. 282 00:14:46,740 --> 00:14:50,243 How did you tailor your act to get laughs out of them? 283 00:14:50,327 --> 00:14:51,369 Well, that's... 284 00:14:51,453 --> 00:14:54,831 {\an8}If I let out everything I've learned, then they'll laugh! 285 00:14:56,333 --> 00:14:58,543 About today's performance, to me it seemed like... 286 00:15:00,295 --> 00:15:04,132 you were throwing 93 mph balls over and over. 287 00:15:04,215 --> 00:15:06,009 The pitches seem incredible because they're fast, 288 00:15:06,593 --> 00:15:09,888 but since they don't land in the strike zone, your performance isn't funny. 289 00:15:09,971 --> 00:15:11,181 I acknowledge your talent. 290 00:15:11,264 --> 00:15:15,060 But Rakugo is all about how much you can make the audience laugh. 291 00:15:15,143 --> 00:15:17,854 It's not inward that you need to gaze into right now. 292 00:15:17,938 --> 00:15:19,064 It's outward. 293 00:15:22,275 --> 00:15:23,735 I've given them a heads-up. 294 00:15:23,818 --> 00:15:25,028 Starting tomorrow, you'll be going there. 295 00:15:25,862 --> 00:15:29,282 How can you perform Rakugo in a way that makes others happy? 296 00:15:29,366 --> 00:15:31,242 Find the answer to the question yourself. 297 00:15:32,285 --> 00:15:34,996 Understood! I'll get it done! 298 00:15:37,666 --> 00:15:38,959 UMI 299 00:15:39,042 --> 00:15:42,504 Wait, the place where I'm supposed to learn is an izakaya? 300 00:15:43,129 --> 00:15:45,757 Huh? Wait, did he just want to get rid of me? 301 00:15:45,840 --> 00:15:48,885 Like he's saying, "You're in the way, so buzz off!" So deflating. 302 00:15:48,969 --> 00:15:50,720 Hey, Newbie! Get to work! 303 00:15:51,304 --> 00:15:54,975 Still, even though I've only known him for a couple of days, I really get him. 304 00:15:55,058 --> 00:15:57,811 I know that he's going to teach me all kinds of stuff. 305 00:15:58,395 --> 00:16:01,064 My experience here has a purpose, for sure! 306 00:16:02,482 --> 00:16:04,693 Welcome! Do you have a reservation? 307 00:16:04,776 --> 00:16:06,277 Huh? No, I don't... 308 00:16:06,361 --> 00:16:08,697 A newcomer! Please, have a seat over here! 309 00:16:08,780 --> 00:16:12,200 An izakaya, customer service, and attentiveness... 310 00:16:12,283 --> 00:16:13,493 There's only one answer. 311 00:16:13,576 --> 00:16:16,788 {\an8}He wants me to learn attentiveness here, and use it in my Rakugo! 312 00:16:16,871 --> 00:16:19,082 {\an8}I'm going to apply myself, and learn it right away! 313 00:16:19,666 --> 00:16:20,875 {\an8}Welcome! 314 00:16:23,128 --> 00:16:25,255 You sent Akane to Izakaya Umi, the bar? 315 00:16:25,338 --> 00:16:29,217 Yes. I have a lot of regional work this week, so I can't accompany her. 316 00:16:29,300 --> 00:16:30,218 I thought it would be a good opportunity. 317 00:16:30,301 --> 00:16:33,513 I see. She's at Miku-chan's place, huh? 318 00:16:34,014 --> 00:16:35,974 Things are getting interesting, eh? 319 00:16:36,975 --> 00:16:38,059 Welcome! 320 00:16:38,143 --> 00:16:40,437 {\an8}Would you like something from our Specials menu? 321 00:16:40,520 --> 00:16:42,856 {\an8}We make this dish with Spanish mackerel! 322 00:16:42,939 --> 00:16:43,898 {\an8}We're not ready. 323 00:16:43,982 --> 00:16:47,652 {\an8}- And here we have our pride and joy... - Akane! 324 00:16:53,616 --> 00:16:56,953 I hate to tell you this, but you're trying a little too hard, okay? 325 00:16:57,871 --> 00:17:00,957 You might want to dial down the volume of your voice, too. 326 00:17:01,041 --> 00:17:03,918 But aren't you supposed to be cheerful and energetic towards customers at a bar? 327 00:17:04,002 --> 00:17:05,378 I just looked it up online! 328 00:17:05,462 --> 00:17:08,214 Oh, sure, of course, that's also really important. 329 00:17:08,298 --> 00:17:12,761 But listen, before you try so hard, you have to look at people first. 330 00:17:15,889 --> 00:17:18,058 That's what the manager told me. 331 00:17:18,141 --> 00:17:21,519 What do you think that means? That trying hard isn't good, maybe? 332 00:17:21,603 --> 00:17:23,438 Who knows, really? 333 00:17:23,521 --> 00:17:26,566 Hiiragi-san, I'm really struggling with this! 334 00:17:26,649 --> 00:17:29,402 Well, I don't think it's a bad thing. 335 00:17:29,486 --> 00:17:31,863 But I think the important thing isn't just to try hard, 336 00:17:31,946 --> 00:17:34,532 and instead, we want people to come here again? 337 00:17:34,616 --> 00:17:36,284 After all, this isn't a sport. 338 00:17:36,367 --> 00:17:39,245 Why don't you try it the way he told you for now? 339 00:17:40,997 --> 00:17:43,041 Thanks for waiting! 340 00:17:45,085 --> 00:17:46,961 Right. Got it. 341 00:17:49,339 --> 00:17:50,799 No, I'm telling you... 342 00:17:50,882 --> 00:17:52,926 I'm not complaining, okay? 343 00:17:54,761 --> 00:17:56,096 I'm so wiped! 344 00:17:56,179 --> 00:17:59,641 I tried all the things I looked up, but none of it is working. 345 00:17:59,724 --> 00:18:02,310 And I'm just causing Hiiragi-san trouble. 346 00:18:03,353 --> 00:18:06,106 Wait, am I doing the same thing again? 347 00:18:06,898 --> 00:18:09,484 Taking what I've learned, and just throwing it out there. 348 00:18:09,567 --> 00:18:11,528 I'm not thinking about the people in front of me. 349 00:18:11,611 --> 00:18:13,738 You couldn't be more selfish. 350 00:18:13,822 --> 00:18:16,950 What a moron I am! I haven't... 351 00:18:17,033 --> 00:18:18,576 Oh, are you on a break? 352 00:18:18,660 --> 00:18:20,495 So? Are you used to the job now? 353 00:18:20,578 --> 00:18:22,580 Well, of course you wouldn't be on day one. 354 00:18:22,664 --> 00:18:25,792 - He can be so reckless, that Kyo-chan! - Kyo-chan? 355 00:18:25,875 --> 00:18:28,461 I mean Kyoji. He's a regular here. 356 00:18:28,545 --> 00:18:29,420 Oh? 357 00:18:29,504 --> 00:18:32,715 But he can't hold his liquor, so he always drinks orange juice. 358 00:18:32,799 --> 00:18:35,218 How adorable is that? 359 00:18:35,301 --> 00:18:36,136 Boss. 360 00:18:36,886 --> 00:18:38,596 Attentive, thoughtful. 361 00:18:38,680 --> 00:18:41,432 How can I learn to be that way? 362 00:18:41,516 --> 00:18:44,185 I was told that if I couldn't, I can never even become a Zenza. 363 00:18:44,269 --> 00:18:45,770 So I can't afford to mess up. 364 00:18:46,604 --> 00:18:47,981 Thoughtful, huh? 365 00:18:48,064 --> 00:18:51,818 {\an8}That's actually something that I learned from a Rakugoka. 366 00:18:51,901 --> 00:18:52,944 From a Rakugoka? 367 00:18:53,027 --> 00:18:57,448 I've always loved Rakugo, and I went to see performances a lot. 368 00:18:57,532 --> 00:19:00,743 That's when I happened to see Master Shiguma. 369 00:19:00,827 --> 00:19:03,496 I'm sure he can read people's minds! 370 00:19:03,580 --> 00:19:05,582 Whenever I wanted to laugh or cry, he'd hit me 371 00:19:05,665 --> 00:19:07,292 with precision and perfect timing! 372 00:19:07,375 --> 00:19:09,961 You don't know how good that made me feel. 373 00:19:10,545 --> 00:19:13,923 I wondered if I could do that myself, and I tried all kinds of things. 374 00:19:14,007 --> 00:19:15,133 Oh? 375 00:19:15,216 --> 00:19:19,137 Well, hey, who doesn't feel joy when they're being cared for so well? 376 00:19:19,220 --> 00:19:22,974 If you want people to like you, then first you need to accept them. 377 00:19:23,057 --> 00:19:26,352 You're young, so don't overthink it, and try some things out. 378 00:19:26,436 --> 00:19:29,189 Even if you fail, no worries. 379 00:19:29,272 --> 00:19:31,608 Turning failure into a funny story. 380 00:19:31,691 --> 00:19:33,568 Isn't that what makes Rakugo so great? 381 00:19:34,402 --> 00:19:37,864 Dear me! I just lectured a Rakugoka about Rakugo! 382 00:19:37,947 --> 00:19:40,033 Please forgive me for my arrogance! 383 00:19:40,116 --> 00:19:41,326 No, not at all! 384 00:19:41,409 --> 00:19:42,452 That was really moving! 385 00:19:42,535 --> 00:19:44,913 Boss, do you have a second? 386 00:19:49,792 --> 00:19:53,880 Um, are you... Your order? No, wait, um... 387 00:19:54,631 --> 00:19:56,633 I don't think he's speaking English. 388 00:19:56,716 --> 00:19:58,176 What should we do? 389 00:19:58,676 --> 00:20:02,055 Hey, I know! There's an app for that! Um, sorry! 390 00:20:02,138 --> 00:20:03,640 Uh, hello! 391 00:20:05,516 --> 00:20:07,727 Think about the person before you. 392 00:20:07,810 --> 00:20:09,729 What's on this person's mind? 393 00:20:09,812 --> 00:20:11,522 What does he want to tell us? 394 00:20:11,606 --> 00:20:12,482 The menu... 395 00:20:13,483 --> 00:20:15,526 Maybe he doesn't understand Japanese. 396 00:20:15,610 --> 00:20:16,861 I mean, there are no photos. 397 00:20:16,945 --> 00:20:19,697 But I have no idea how I can explain it to him. 398 00:20:19,781 --> 00:20:20,907 In that case... 399 00:20:21,491 --> 00:20:22,867 This. Watch me. 400 00:20:35,046 --> 00:20:36,297 Beer? 401 00:20:36,381 --> 00:20:38,758 Right! Yes, yes! Probably yes! 402 00:20:38,841 --> 00:20:41,302 Um, next up... 403 00:20:42,178 --> 00:20:44,055 Here, take my phone... 404 00:20:44,138 --> 00:20:45,306 It's all good now. 405 00:20:46,724 --> 00:20:49,060 Gotta hand it to those Rakugoka, huh? 406 00:20:49,143 --> 00:20:50,019 Yakitori! 407 00:20:50,853 --> 00:20:52,146 Here you go! 408 00:20:53,690 --> 00:20:55,275 Now sit back and enjoy! 409 00:20:55,858 --> 00:20:56,901 Arigato! 410 00:20:59,404 --> 00:21:00,446 Oh, thanks. 411 00:21:01,155 --> 00:21:04,450 Wow, this is intense! I'm so thrilled! 412 00:21:04,534 --> 00:21:06,244 {\an8}Akane, nice going! 413 00:21:06,327 --> 00:21:07,829 {\an8}Loved the way you chugged it! 414 00:21:07,912 --> 00:21:09,289 {\an8}Was that a Rakugo skill? 415 00:21:09,372 --> 00:21:10,373 {\an8}You crushed it! 416 00:21:10,456 --> 00:21:12,417 Keep that up, okay? 417 00:21:13,209 --> 00:21:14,460 {\an8}Right! 418 00:21:15,545 --> 00:21:18,423 {\an8}AKANE RUNA HIIRAGI SATORU SHOUMA KAZU AKI YUUTO NOE MICHIRU 419 00:21:18,506 --> 00:21:19,674 Good evening! 420 00:21:19,757 --> 00:21:21,301 Hey, Kyo-chan! 421 00:21:21,384 --> 00:21:23,386 - I just got back now. - Welcome back! 422 00:21:23,469 --> 00:21:26,973 Thank you for looking after my junior apprentice for a whole week. 423 00:21:27,056 --> 00:21:28,391 Here's something for you. 424 00:21:28,474 --> 00:21:30,560 Oh, my, thanks so much! 425 00:21:30,643 --> 00:21:32,437 My pleasure! She was a huge help, actually! 426 00:21:32,520 --> 00:21:34,605 All right, then, I'll have my usual. 427 00:21:37,025 --> 00:21:39,027 Here you go. Orange juice. 428 00:21:39,736 --> 00:21:40,778 That's thoughtful of you. 429 00:21:40,862 --> 00:21:44,240 Well, sure. Miku-chan trained me well, after all! 430 00:21:44,324 --> 00:21:45,366 Have you found your answer? 431 00:21:46,034 --> 00:21:49,120 Maybe you should be the judge of that yourself? 432 00:21:50,997 --> 00:21:51,831 Fine. 433 00:21:51,914 --> 00:21:54,500 I have some business in the city next weekend. 434 00:21:54,584 --> 00:21:55,877 You should come along. 435 00:21:57,045 --> 00:21:59,964 Let me see, in detail, what you've learned. 436 00:22:00,673 --> 00:22:01,758 Right! 437 00:23:36,144 --> 00:23:37,895 NEXT EPISODE BEYOND JOY 438 00:23:38,771 --> 00:23:40,565 Akane Small Talk! 439 00:23:44,235 --> 00:23:45,361 Now that you've accepted me 440 00:23:45,444 --> 00:23:47,321 as your apprentice, I can't hold back my excitement! 441 00:23:47,405 --> 00:23:48,781 Right? 442 00:23:48,865 --> 00:23:51,742 There are no schools or training institutes for Rakugoka. 443 00:23:51,826 --> 00:23:52,743 If you want to become one, 444 00:23:52,827 --> 00:23:56,998 the only way is to get apprenticed to a Shin'uchi, and train. 445 00:23:57,081 --> 00:24:00,001 That's the first step everyone has to take. 446 00:24:00,084 --> 00:24:02,920 Well, whether or not you have no problems getting accepted 447 00:24:03,004 --> 00:24:04,881 depends on who your master is. 448 00:24:04,964 --> 00:24:06,757 Oh, really? Is that right? 449 00:24:06,841 --> 00:24:10,011 Yes. While some may get a quick, "Yes," 450 00:24:10,094 --> 00:24:11,929 it's not uncommon to hear about people 451 00:24:12,013 --> 00:24:15,016 who finally got accepted after months of pleading. 452 00:24:15,099 --> 00:24:17,560 It took me six years! Six years! 453 00:24:17,643 --> 00:24:21,814 In your case, you'd been watching training sessions since before you were taken on, 454 00:24:21,898 --> 00:24:23,691 so I'd say it was a special case. 455 00:24:23,774 --> 00:24:25,276 Special, huh? 456 00:24:25,359 --> 00:24:29,906 Some start by waiting by the dressing room door at yose theaters to greet them, 457 00:24:29,989 --> 00:24:33,075 and others visit the master's house, unannounced. 458 00:24:33,159 --> 00:24:35,286 Everyone struggles when trying to get apprenticed. 459 00:24:35,369 --> 00:24:37,747 Did you struggle, too, to get accepted? 460 00:24:37,830 --> 00:24:40,666 Well, of course! I prostrated myself on the street. 461 00:24:40,750 --> 00:24:42,919 - What? - Oh! Well, you know... 462 00:24:43,002 --> 00:24:45,671 Someday if it comes up, I'll tell you about that. 463 00:24:45,755 --> 00:24:46,589 Oh, right! 464 00:24:46,672 --> 00:24:48,132 - Um, I've got to practice "Shinigami." - Hey, I have to know! 465 00:24:48,216 --> 00:24:50,301 Please tell me, Master! 466 00:24:50,384 --> 00:24:52,470 Master!