E1 - Real Life and Fantasy Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:15] Sasaki     Shoo! Shoo! [00:21] Neighbor     Good morning, sir. [00:28] Sasaki     Good morning. [00:35] Sasaki     Hey, come on! Don't do that! SIGN    More controversial statements from politicians in the Diet      Romance uncovered and a whirlwind wedding! Popular idol...      "Worked like slaves." "Human rights violation..."      Another intentional flooding. Is it a crime spree?      Crack in the ground blocks traffic      No Japanese awardees      Some private trains delayed      A major department store's unusual collaboration [00:57] sign     EP 1 Real Life and Fantasy [01:02] Kohai     Senpai. [01:03] Kohai     Sasaki-senpai. [01:05] Sasaki     What is it? [01:07] Kohai     Could you look over this approval form? [01:13] Sasaki     Oh, this part might need some reworking. [01:17] Kohai     I was wondering about that. [01:19] Sasaki     That particular department     chief is very fussy. [01:21] Sasaki     Adding a little more explanation     should do the trick. [01:23] Kohai     Thank you. [01:27] Sasaki     Actually, why don't you let me handle that? [01:31] Sasaki     You can work on something else. [01:34] Sasaki     Appropriate allocation of resources. [01:36] Sasaki     It's most efficient if we all do     whatever gives us the least stress. [01:40] Sasaki     Right? [01:42] Kohai     You're so knowledgeable, Sasaki-senpai! [01:45] Sasaki     E-Er, right. [01:48] Kohai Girl     Oh, what a cutie pie! [01:50] Kohai Girl     Is that your kitty-cat, Senpai? [01:52] Senpai Girl     It is. [01:56] Senpai Girl     I couldn't live without her. [01:59] Senpai Girl     She really gets me through the day. [02:00] Kohai Girl     I totally get you! [02:02] Kohai Girl     I wish I had a sweet little cuddle-bug, too! [02:05] Senpai Girl     I'll send you my best video of her. [02:10] Kohai Girl     Are you kidding me?! [02:11] Kohai Girl     She's an angel! [02:13] Senpai Girl     Right? [02:22] Kohai     Senpai, do you like cats? [02:24] Sasaki     A-Actually, I'm more of a dog person... [02:29] Section Chief     Hey, Sasaki. [02:31] Section Chief     Can I give you this thing with the school? [02:35] Sasaki     Y-Yes, sir. [02:41] Sasaki     This is what it's always like in the office. [02:43] Section Chief     Thanks for this, Sasaki. [02:44] Sasaki     I work for a trading company,     just your typical SME, [02:44] Section Chief     I appreciate your handling it. [02:47] Sasaki     Of course, sir. [02:47] Sasaki     not known for anything in particular. [02:50] Sasaki     Our sales and our salaries     are as average as they come. [02:53] Sasaki     And we don't get a lot of overtime, [02:55] Sasaki     so I've been just scraping by     since I started working there. SIGN    Aburiyaki Cod Roe      198 yen SIGN    Seaweed      105 yen [02:59] Staff     Payment method? [03:01] Sasaki     E-payment. [03:04] Sasaki     But I can't change jobs for personal reasons. [03:15] Sasaki     Having lived through the Employment Ice Age, [03:18] Sasaki     I know how terrifying     the outside world can be. [03:21] Sasaki     That's why I'm grateful     to have work that needs doing SIGN    Sort your trash      Let's all work together [03:27] Sasaki     and a feeling of being useful to society. [03:32] Sasaki     Good. [03:42] Kohai     Senpai. Would you like     to grab dinner tonight? [03:45] Sasaki     I'm a little strapped for cash this month. [03:48] Kohai     My treat! [03:49] Sasaki     No, no, no! I couldn't accept that. [03:52] Kohai     Really? [03:54] Sasaki     But I hope you'll invite me again. [03:58] Kohai     Sure! SIGN    Alcohol - Cigarettes                          Bank ATM SIGN    TOO BAD! SIGN    Use this ticket to participate in a second-chance draw with big prizes! SIGN    5,200 people will win! [04:09] Sasaki     Yeah, figures. [04:19] Neighbor     Welcome back. [04:26] Sasaki     Thanks. [04:41] Sasaki     I actually walked in. [04:52] Sasaki     S-So expensive! [04:54] Sasaki     The up-front costs are     in the tens of thousands. [04:57] Sasaki     It'll add to my apartment deposit, too. [05:00] Sasaki     The tragedy of the low salary. [05:04] Sasaki     I want money. [05:05] Sasaki     If I had money, I could keep a precious cat. [05:08] Sasaki     No... a precious dog! [05:11] Sasaki     Perhaps that king of woofy boys,     the golden retriever! [05:15] Peeps     Pick me! [05:18] Peeps     Pick me! SIGN    Java Sparrow [05:27] Sasaki     A Java sparrow? [05:32] Sasaki     So— [05:36] Sasaki     So— [05:37] Sasaki     So cute! [05:40] Peeps     Pick me! [05:56] Sasaki     Okay, here we are. [06:00] Sasaki     Let's see... [06:05] Sasaki     That's a good spot. [06:13] Sasaki     How'd you do? [06:16] Sasaki     I tried not to jostle you on the way, but... [06:24] Sasaki     Th-Those little hops! [06:27] Sasaki     The adorableness! [06:29] Sasaki     The ennui of staring down     the barrel of my 40s... [06:32] Sasaki     It compelled me to visit     that pet shop, but... [06:35] Sasaki     I'm so glad I went! [06:37] Sasaki     This is just what the doctor ordered! [06:40] Sasaki     Excuse me. [06:42] Sasaki     Here's your food and water. [06:48] Sasaki     There. [06:49] Sasaki     Welcome complete. [06:57] Sasaki     You're so cute! [06:59] Sasaki     That's right. I've got to give you a name. [07:04] Sasaki     What's a good name? [07:06] Sasaki     I'd love to give you a cute one. [07:09] Peeps     My name is Piercarlo. [07:11] Peeps     I am the starsage, denizen of another world. [07:14] Sasaki     Wow, he said so much! [07:18] Sasaki     Well, I read online that     some of them do talk. [07:22] Sasaki     What should I name him? [07:24] Sasaki     I should choose something     based on how he looks. [07:27] Sasaki     No, maybe based on the cute sounds he makes! [07:30] Peeps     My name is Piercarlo. [07:33] Sasaki     Seriously, he talks so much! [07:35] Sasaki     And wait, does he already     have an incredible name? [07:39] Sasaki     No, that's silly! [07:40] Peeps     My name is Piercarlo! [07:45] Sasaki     Piercarlo? [07:47] Peeps     Indeed. [07:48] Peeps     I am the starsage, denizen of another world. [07:51] Sasaki     Um, so, Pi-chan... [07:55] Sasaki     Peeps? [07:57] Sasaki     Oh, that sounds good. Peeps. [08:02] Sasaki     Is he mad at me? [08:03] Sasaki     I feel like he just scowled. [08:06] Sasaki     Still, adorable. [08:08] Sasaki     And, hang on. Am I having a     conversation with a Java sparrow? [08:11] Sasaki     Yamada-san at the pet shop said that if you     build up trust, they'll walk on your hand. [08:18] Sasaki     I thought I was going to give that a try, [08:21] Sasaki     but in addition to walking on your hand, [08:24] Sasaki     can Java sparrows actually     hold conversations with humans? [08:27] Sasaki     Maybe I should talk a bit more just to see. [08:32] Sasaki     Hey, Peeps. What would     you like to eat today? [08:35] Peeps     I desire chateaubriand made from Kobe beef. [08:38] Sasaki     Why? [08:39] Peeps     That man from the store, Yamada,     said it was the world's greatest food. [08:43] Sasaki     Yeah, this is totally a real conversation. [08:47] Sasaki     And, hey, Yamada-san from the pet shop     is eating some high-grade beef there! [08:51] Sasaki     You can't eat those pellets? [08:54] Peeps     They're quite foul. [08:56] Sasaki     I see. [08:57] Sasaki     Yeah, no one likes eating bad food. [08:59] Sasaki     Still, I'm sorry.     I can't feed you chateaubriand. [09:03] Peeps     Why not? [09:04] Sasaki     It's extremely expensive. SIGN    or more SIGN    or more SIGN    or more SIGN    or more SIGN    or more SIGN    or more SIGN    or more SIGN    or more SIGN    or more SIGN    or more SIGN    or more [09:06] Sasaki     I just can't afford it. [09:08] Peeps     Can't you? [09:10] Sasaki     I'm sorry you had to get adopted     by a broke office worker. [09:14] Sasaki     How about some pork ribs instead? [09:17] Sasaki     I've got some frozen— [09:17] Peeps     If one lacks for money, why not make more? [09:21] Sasaki     He doesn't like pork ribs? [09:25] Peeps     Ever since I was driven from my world [09:27] Peeps     and given life anew in this form,     I have wondered... [09:32] Sasaki     Now he's monologuing? [09:34] Peeps     How might I return to my original world? [09:37] Peeps     What must I do to accomplish that? [09:39] Peeps     And if I am able to return,     what will I do there? [09:42] Sasaki     You have? [09:44] Peeps     I have since come to a decision. [09:47] Peeps     Why not cast aside pretense,     and simply live the way I wish? [09:52] Sasaki     I see. [09:53] Sasaki     That's a pretty unremarkable realization,     given all the buildup. [09:56] Sasaki     But I think it's a very     important perspective. [09:59] Sasaki     You shouldn't waste your own time     conforming to other people. [10:02] Sasaki     Every one of us dies alone in the end. [10:05] Sasaki     You should do what you can to make     yourself happy while you're alive. [10:08] Sasaki     Being a corporate drone makes me     appreciate that all the more. [10:11] Sasaki     Actually, is that why he was     saying, "Pick me, pick me"? [10:15] Sasaki     I'm somehow finding him even cuter. [10:18] Peeps     To live as I wish, I require     an accomplice in this world. [10:22] Peeps     I wish to request your aid. [10:24] Peeps     If you give it, I will see     that money is no object. [10:28] Sasaki     Well, I'm happy to do whatever     my adorable pet asks me to. [10:31] Peeps     Very well. The contract is formed! [10:40] Sasaki     Peeps, what are you— [10:41] Peeps     I shall gift you a fraction of my power! [10:46] Sasaki     H-Hey... Don't you— [10:49] Sasaki     There's a warm feeling inside of my chest. [10:59] Peeps     A path now connects us. [11:03] Peeps     Now, open the door of this cage. [11:05] Sasaki     R-Right. [11:07] Sasaki     I don't entirely understand what's going on, [11:09] Sasaki     but I suppose I should see this through. [11:11] Sasaki     I've got my share of questions, [11:13] Sasaki     but I'm a little scared of saying     something to upset Peeps. [11:17] Sasaki     If we're going to be living together,     we should probably get along. [11:22] Sasaki     How about this? [11:24] Peeps     Acceptable. [11:26] Sasaki     Hey, a shoulder sparrow! [11:28] Sasaki     It's adorable and delightful! [11:30] Sasaki     I'm so glad I picked this little guy! [11:33] Peeps     I can now use your body as a vessel     to wield my full power. [11:38] Peeps     Frail though your body may be,     it is superior to this small bird's form. [11:42] Peeps     At the very least, use of my magic     won't completely destroy your body. [11:47] Sasaki     Um, I'd rather not do anything that     will put my health at risk... [11:51] Peeps     Now, let us proceed! [12:09] Sasaki     Peeps. Where are we? [12:12] Peeps     The world in which I lived     prior to my rebirth in this form. [12:16] Peeps     A remote city in the Kingdom     of Herz, known as Baytrium. [12:22] Sasaki     I see. [12:25] Sasaki     It's one of those "isekai" things, huh? [12:35] Kohai     Senpai. Have you been getting     to work early these days? [12:39] Sasaki     H-Have I? [12:40] Kohai     Yeah, the trains ran late today     and we all barely made it in time, [12:44] Kohai     but you were already here. [12:47] Kohai     Did you take the really early train in? [12:50] Sasaki     Oh, well... [12:52] Kohai     Hey, are you on that rise-and-grind life? [12:55] Sasaki     What? R-Rise and... [12:57] Kohai     Getting up early to go hit the gym,     or some other life-enriching thing. [13:02] Sasaki     No, not at all. [13:04] Sasaki     I'm not going to a gym. [13:09] Kohai     Senpai. Could I talk to you later? [13:12] Sasaki     Sure. [13:19] Sasaki     So, what is it? [13:23] Kohai     Senpai. Would you go independent with me? [13:28] Kohai     I'm planning on quitting next month. [13:31] Kohai     I'd love to have an experienced     hand at the wheel joining us. [13:37] Kohai     I think we could give you     a much better offer. [13:39] Kohai     Let's head for the top together! [13:42] Sasaki     Th-That's a nice offer... [13:45] Sasaki     Could I have a little more     time to think about it? [13:49] Kohai     Of course you can. [13:50] Kohai     You can also spend a year or so     watching from the outside if you like. [13:54] Kohai     You're dubious about a start-up     run by young people like us, right? [13:58] Kohai     I completely understand. [14:00] Sasaki     No, it's not about that. [14:03] Sasaki     It's more... my personal life     is about to get rather busy. [14:07] Kohai     Something has happened, then? [14:09] Sasaki     I got a pet. [14:13] Kohai     A pet? [14:15] Sasaki     Yeah, a pet. [14:18] Sasaki     He doesn't look like he believes me, [14:21] Sasaki     but my pet is the reason     my life is about to get busy. [14:27] Sasaki     Ever since I met Peeps and went     to the other world with him, [14:31] Sasaki     my daily life has been gradually changing. [14:35] Sasaki     First, a massive change, in my opinion. [14:38] Sasaki     Peeps's teleportation spell has     released me from rush-hour commutes. [14:44] Sasaki     The removal of even a single stress point     can make a person's life significantly easier, [14:49] Sasaki     and I've been able to earnestly     engage with Peeps's idea [14:54] Sasaki     to run trades between the two worlds. [14:56] Sasaki     He says that to make a lot in one go,     I should sell to high-ranked nobles, [15:02] Sasaki     but we won't be able     to jump straight to that. SIGN    Table Brand                                                   Caster Sugar [15:04] Sasaki     So I started by meeting with     a trading company in the city. SIGN    Alcohol - Cigarettes                          Bank ATM SIGN    WINNER! SIGN    You get a free product. SIGN    Uma Chocolate Bar [15:13] Sasaki     I won! [15:28] Neighbor     Welcome back. [15:31] Sasaki     Thanks. [15:37] Neighbor     I think she brought a man home with her. [15:47] Sasaki     Here. Take it, if you'd like. [15:51] Sasaki     I won it in the convenience store raffle. [15:54] Sasaki     But I'm not much of a chocolate person, so... [15:59] Neighbor     Thank you. [16:03] Sasaki     I'm home, Peeps. [16:05] Peeps     Indeed you are. [16:16] Peeps     Let us proceed. [16:20] Peeps     This is the Hermann Trading Company,     owned by the nobles who control this city. [16:27] Sasaki     Will they see me if I've got a     Java sparrow on my shoulder? [16:31] Peeps     Tell them I'm your familiar.     They likely won't object. [16:42] Sasaki     I sold the goods I bought for 400 gold coins. [16:46] Sasaki     That was worth about 400 million Japanese yen. SIGN    Large Gold Coin                              Gold Coin                                   Silver Coin                                        Copper Coin SIGN    100 Gold Coins                              100 Silver Coins                                   100 Copper Coins                                        10 Common Coins [16:49] Sasaki     But processed goods here     are unbelievably expensive. SIGN    Chef's Knife (Used)      5 Silver SIGN    Lunch - 10 Copper SIGN    1 Night, 2 Meals at     an Inn - 1 Silver SIGN    New Clothes      30 Silver [16:54] Sasaki     Its buying power was closer     to four or forty million. [16:59] Marc     Incidentally, Sasaki-san. [17:00] Marc     These pens and this paper... [17:02] Marc     Where exactly do you get them? [17:06] Sasaki     I'm terribly sorry, but I need     to keep that confidential. [17:10] Sasaki     In exchange, I'll at least promise you [17:12] Sasaki     that I won't be providing the     paper and pens I gave you [17:16] Sasaki     to anyone else for the time being. [17:19] Sasaki     I hope we can continue to work together! [17:26] Sasaki     Ever since then, I've gone back     and forth between our worlds, [17:30] Sasaki     talking business, [17:32] Sasaki     tasting foods I'd never tasted, [17:35] Sasaki     and learning about magic from Peeps. SIGN    I seek the opening of the enchanted gate that passes between the world of my               physical existence and the sacred homeland. I define it thus. I wish to leave the               current place of my being, and travel to the sacred land where my task awaits.               My passage will not be detected. My passage will not cause contradiction.               My passage's path will not be mistaken. I ask that the mana that sleeps here               be awakened and recite the sacred song. Sing it imbued with my will.     Carry my body on the winds of space.     Fly. SIGN    Fire Healing Light Darkness Earth Wind                                                            Ice Lightning Plants Movement [17:39] Sasaki     I was surprised that the chant for     the spell I most wanted to learn, SIGN    Saving                                                             Cancel [17:42] Sasaki     the teleportation one, took up half a page. SIGN    Fire Healing Light Darkness Earth Wind                                                            Ice Lightning Plants Movement [17:48] Sasaki     I'll try to learn it between breaks at work. [17:51] Sasaki     Working too hard in one go     is exhausting for me. [17:54] Sasaki     I'm really more of a slow and steady person. [17:59] Sasaki     Or so I thought, but... [18:02] Sasaki     The next day, I had a problem. [18:05] Sasaki     I've still got time before lunch break's over. [18:08] Sasaki     Maybe I'll try out a simple spell. [18:11] Sasaki     Let's see. Picture it, recite the chant... [18:26] Sasaki     C-Crap! [18:32] sign     °Do not feed meat to Java sparrows that aren't reincarnations of starsages! [18:33] Sasaki     And that was that. [18:37] Peeps     It appears you have more affinity     than I first considered. [18:41] Sasaki     Affinity? [18:42] Peeps     I didn't expect you to     succeed on the first try. [18:45] Peeps     It's quite impressive. [18:46] Sasaki     Really? [18:46] sign     °Do not feed meat to Java sparrows that aren't reincarnations of starsages! [18:48] Sasaki     It's great when you say     nice things about me, Peeps. [18:52] Sasaki     Whew, I'm full! [18:56] Sasaki     Still, I'm also selling food products. [19:00] Sasaki     I'd love to make a foray     into the restaurant business. [19:03] Chef     You're not my damn apprentice anymore! [19:05] Chef     Get out, right now! [19:10] Chef     Don't ever let me see you around here again. [19:14] French     M-Master! [19:16] French     W-Wait! [19:21] Sasaki     Is this... [19:23] Sasaki     the shadow of downsizing? [19:31] Sasaki     Excuse me. [19:33] Sasaki     Would you mind telling me what's going on? [19:38] Sasaki     His name was French. [19:41] Sasaki     He'd been working in the restaurant     as an apprentice since he was a child, [19:45] Sasaki     and he'd been quickly improving as a cook. [19:49] Sasaki     But his jealous colleagues, wanting him out, [19:52] Sasaki     made up a slanderous story about     him stealing the shop's money. [19:57] Sasaki     And today, his pleas to     the chef fell on deaf ears, [20:01] Sasaki     and he ended up downsized. [20:03] Sasaki     He doesn't seem like a bad guy. [20:06] Sasaki     And if he can recreate dishes he's tried... [20:11] Sasaki     French-san. [20:14] Sasaki     Would you like to open a restaurant with me? [20:20] Sasaki     You'd be manager, of course. [20:29] Sasaki     I then introduced him to Marc     from the Hermann Trading Company, [20:32] Sasaki     requested a storefront,     supplies, and ingredients, [20:36] Sasaki     and opened a restaurant in a prime     spot on the main thoroughfare. [20:43] Sasaki     This should cover your pay     for the last month. [20:47] Sasaki     Please take it. [20:49] French     A-Are you sure I can have all of this? [20:51] Sasaki     Guess he wasn't paid much at his old place. [20:56] Sasaki     Please do your best. [20:59] French     Master... [21:01] French     I'll do my best for you! [21:11] Peeps     The owning of a restaurant     wasn't in our initial plans. [21:15] Peeps     What happened there? [21:17] Sasaki     I thought it would be helpful     for when you want to eat. [21:23] Sasaki     If they have similar ingredients, [21:25] Sasaki     even if he can't make chateaubriand, [21:27] Sasaki     he might be able to accomplish     something similar. [21:30] Peeps     You did it... for me? [21:32] Sasaki     And with all the merchandise I'm buying, [21:36] Sasaki     my finances in the other     world are rather tight... [21:39] Sasaki     I'd prefer to eat here to     save money over there. [21:46] Peeps     You don't anticipate a promotion at work? [21:50] Sasaki     Not for a while, I guess. [21:52] Sasaki     I haven't gotten a single yen's     raise in these past five years. [21:56] Peeps     I see. [22:02] Sasaki     We then did a few days' magic     training in the other world [22:06] Sasaki     before returning to my apartment. [22:09] Sasaki     I learned a basic fire spell, [22:12] Sasaki     a water spell, [22:14] Sasaki     an earth spell, [22:16] Sasaki     and one for shooting icicles. [22:21] Sasaki     But I still showed no talent     for the teleportation spell. [22:26] Sasaki     I really want to master that one! SIGN    Discount Store Rocinante [22:31] Peeps     What will you be buying this time? [22:33] Akira Hokuto     It's so cheap today, isn't it? [22:33] Sasaki     I heard that hunting was a popular     pastime among the nobles. [22:36] Kensuke Sasaki     Yeah, it is! [22:38] Peeps     Yes, I believe it is similar     to your world's "golf." [22:38] Akira Hokuto     Isn't that great? [22:40] Kensuke Sasaki     Yeah! [22:42] Sasaki     Peeps, you're learning a lot, aren't you? [22:46] Peeps     I've made effective use     out of your "internet." [22:51] (Flashback) Sasaki     I'm home, P— [22:54] (Flashback) Sasaki     Wh-What's with the bodybuilder?! [22:55] (Flashback) Peeps     It's a golem. [22:57] Sasaki     I thought I'd stock some outdoor     goods useful in hunting. [23:02] Peeps     A not unwise idea. [23:04] Peeps     I'm sure you'll strike an excellent bargain. [23:06] Sasaki     Yes! Peeps said a nice thing about me! [23:08] Sasaki     Now I can buy without fear, I think. [23:15] Sasaki     What about these? [23:16] Sasaki     Like a miniature telescope. [23:19] Peeps     I'm sure those will fetch a high price. [23:22] Peeps     A question. [23:23] Sasaki     Yes? SIGN    Knife SIGN    Non-slip rubber SIGN    Can opener SIGN    Corkscrew SIGN    Bottle opener SIGN    Screwdriver     (crosshead) SIGN    Screwdriver     (flathead) [23:24] Peeps     What is this intense metal object? [23:29] Sasaki     Oh, it's a utility knife. [23:31] Peeps     "Utility knife"? [23:33] Sasaki     It's got a knife, scissors, tweezers,     a bottle opener, and other stuff. [23:38] Peeps     It seems quite versatile     for such a small device. [23:41] Sasaki     Maybe I'll take these, too. [23:43] Sasaki     With one thing and another... [23:47] Sasaki     The trading of the new     items went smoothly, [23:51] Sasaki     and I was able to achieve my initial goal, [23:53] Sasaki     the first step to trading with nobles. [23:56] Sasaki     I met with the lord of the city,     Viscount Müller. [24:03] Sasaki     That's a noble for you. [24:05] Sasaki     Unlike the company willing to     trade with me on a first meeting, [24:08] Sasaki     he's an extremely cautious man. [24:10] Sasaki     I'll have to examine the items     I bring more closely from now on. [24:15] Müller     Sasaki, was it? [24:17] Müller     I have a question for you. [24:19] Sasaki     What is it, my lord? [24:21] Müller     I understand you came     from another continent. [24:25] Müller     Are these items common in that continent? [24:30] Müller     Or are they special items meant     for use by a privileged few, [24:36] Müller     similar to the nobles of our lands? [24:40] Sasaki     Special items for use by     a privileged few, my lord. [24:44] Müller     Would that make you a person     of considerable standing, then? [24:52] Müller     Even if you are from another continent, [24:54] Müller     it would be inappropriate for me to deal     unilaterally with one of noble standing. [25:00] Sasaki     If I lie about being a person of high rank, [25:02] Sasaki     and the lie comes out, I'll be in trouble. [25:05] Sasaki     I am a craftsman, my lord. [25:07] Sasaki     My ship capsized at sea,     and I drifted here to this continent. [25:13] Sasaki     What I present to you here today [25:15] Sasaki     is a combination of things I brought with me [25:17] Sasaki     and things I have created since. [25:25] Müller     I see. [25:27] Müller     Then, henceforth, when you sell your items     to the Hermann Trading Company, [25:30] Müller     set them before me as well. [25:32] Müller     I'll add a gratuity on top of the price. [25:34] Müller     The use of these items     could affect our lives greatly. [25:41] Sasaki     I understand. [25:43] Müller     You may come and go from     my mansion as you please. [25:47] Müller     If anything strikes you     while you're living in this city, [25:50] Müller     or if you see anything that     might benefit my domain, [25:53] Müller     please tell me when you     come to sell your goods. [25:57] Müller     I will circulate your name among     others of my household, as well. [26:04] Sasaki     Thus I achieved my goal of getting     an in with the local lord, [26:08] Sasaki     got on track trading between worlds, [26:11] Sasaki     opened my own restaurant, [26:13] Sasaki     studied magic, [26:15] Sasaki     and was on track to begin my     slow life in another world. [26:21] Sasaki     Oh, hey. It's my kohai's farewell party. SIGN    Today               Farewell party for kohai [26:25] Kensuke Sasaki     Hey, the number three skewer set is up! SIGN    Motsunabe [26:27] Akira Hokuto     Got it! Eat all you like! [26:30] TV Announcer     Regarding the recent serial attacks, [26:30] Akira Hokuto     Refills available, too! [26:32] TV Announcer     the culprit has not yet been caught. [26:32] Kensuke Sasaki     Have your fill! [26:33] Mob A     Excuse me, can I order? [26:33] TV Announcer     The police are still searching the     area and talking to witnesses. [26:35] Akira Hokuto     Oh, ready! Just hold on! [26:35] Kohai     Sasaki-senpai! [26:37] Kohai     You're turning down my offer, then? [26:39] Akira Hokuto     Isn't it nice we have so many customers? [26:40] Kohai     About going independent. [26:41] Kensuke Sasaki     Yeah, it's great to see! [26:43] Sasaki     I guess so. [26:45] Kensuke Sasaki     Oh, welcome! [26:45] Kohai     Figures. [26:46] Mob B     Do you have a table available for two? [26:47] Kohai     Sorry to ride you about it. [26:48] Akira Hokuto     There's seating in the smoking section! [26:49] Sasaki     Why did you want me to go with you so badly? [26:50] Akira Hokuto     Right this way. This table's open. [26:52] Kohai     Well, you've just had a great vibe lately! [26:57] Kohai     You've got this real get-up-and-go aura! [27:00] Sasaki     R-Right. [27:02] Sasaki     I guess I've been getting better     sleep since I got a new bed. [27:05] Sasaki     Yes... the bed I've been using     in the other world's inn is very soft, [27:09] Sasaki     and it's so big I can't reach the edges     even if I spread my arms and legs out. [27:14] Sasaki     It's made my usual bed     at home feel extra cramped. [27:19] Sasaki     My body's gradually becoming     accustomed to the finer things. [27:22] Sasaki     I'm already eating there.     Maybe I'll start sleeping there, too. [27:26] Section Chief     Hey, Sasaki! [27:28] Section Chief     Beer! [27:29] Sasaki     Coming! [27:30] Kohai     Section Chief, you've had too much! [27:32] Sasaki     Excuse me! [27:33] Sasaki     One more from the tap! SIGN    Where is the     mysterious assailant? SIGN    Serial attacks [27:36] Sasaki Kensuke     Thank you so much! [27:37] Kitano Aki     Thanks! Come again! [27:43] Sasaki     A get-up-and-go aura, huh? [28:03] Sasaki     His arm... transformed? [28:12] Sasaki     Are you kidding me? [28:16] Sasaki     But if I just walk away,     that lady's going to be... [28:18] sign     an4\fnArial\fs14\c&H363637&\shad0\3c&HEAFAFC&\b1\i1} Murder in the City!     Late-night slaying a random attack?     5 min ago               The vic was dumped in the river.     Was it a pleasure killing? [28:24] Man     Looks like you don't have much to say. [28:40] Man     The hell is this?! [28:44] Sasaki     Th-This isn't good... [28:46] Sasaki     But I don't know how to stop the freezing. [28:48] Sasaki     What do I do? This is bad! [28:50] Sasaki     I'm gonna end up killing this guy! [29:01] Sasaki     E-Excuse me... [29:05] Hoshizaki     Whose psychic are you? [29:07] Hoshizaki     Are you registered? [29:09] Sasaki     What? [29:10] Sasaki     That looks like a real gun... [29:13] Sasaki     Um... what are you     talking about with psychics? [29:16] Hoshizaki     You fired that icicle, didn't you? [29:19] Sasaki     Y-Yes, I suppose you could say that. [29:23] Hoshizaki     How long have you had that ability? [29:26] Sasaki     Since just a few days ago, actually. [29:30] Hoshizaki     You're telling me I was saved      by some wild psychic? [29:33] Hoshizaki     Please come with me. [29:37] Hoshizaki     Don't worry. I'll make it worth your while. [29:42] Sasaki     Is it possible they're*     both magic users like me? [29:48] Sasaki     Other denizens of Peeps's world     could have come here like he did. [29:54] Sasaki     Now I kind of want to talk to her. [29:58] Sasaki     Um, I don't mind coming with you, [30:01] Sasaki     but could I stop by my place first? [30:04] Hoshizaki     You'll likely end up staying overnight, [30:06] Hoshizaki     so you should grab a change of clothes. [30:09] Sasaki     An overnight stay? [30:11] Sasaki     But I have work tomorrow! [30:12] Hoshizaki     Our organization will cover for you. [30:16] Sasaki     That just makes it scarier! [30:20] Sasaki     So, I basically just ran into her... [30:25] Peeps     I don't detect any strong mana from her. [30:29] Sasaki     You don't? [30:31] Peeps     She used the word "psychic," did she not? [30:34] Peeps     Their powers may build on a different      foundation than that of magic. [30:39] Peeps     Most intriguing. [30:41] Peeps     Is it possible your world hosts a similar     phenomenon that follows different rules? [30:48] Sasaki     If that's true,     it's an unprecedented discovery. [30:51] Peeps     I suppose you should speak     with her to find out more. [30:55] Sasaki     Yeah. I'm sorry to ask,     but would you come with me? [31:00] Peeps     Yes, I certainly will. [31:04] Neighbor     Mister... [31:07] Neighbor     Are you heading out? [31:09] Sasaki     Oh, yes, I am. [31:12] Neighbor     Working late must be stressful. [31:14] Neighbor     Is that a Java sparrow? [31:15] Sasaki     Yeah. I just adopted him. [31:24] Sasaki     Do you... not like Java sparrows? [31:26] Neighbor     No, I like them just fine. [31:29] Neighbor     Um... there's something     I wanted to talk about. [31:32] Sasaki     You want to talk? With me? [31:35] Neighbor     Yes. [31:37] Sasaki     Oh, I'm sorry. [31:38] Sasaki     I'm in a bit of a hurry right now. [31:40] Sasaki     Another time, maybe? [31:44] Neighbor     Sure. [31:46] Sasaki     Sorry for the wait. [31:48] Sasaki     If I'm staying overnight,     do you mind if I bring my pet? [31:52] Sasaki     I can't just leave him on his own. [31:57] Hoshizaki     That should be fine. [31:59] Hoshizaki     Now then, I haven't introduced myself yet. [32:02] Hoshizaki     I'm Hoshizaki. [32:04] Sasaki     My name is Sasaki. [32:06] Hoshizaki     And... [32:09] Hoshizaki     I appreciate you saving me. [32:12] Hoshizaki     Thank you. [32:16] Hoshizaki     First up, let me explain psychics. [32:20] Hoshizaki     They're a bit like wizards with     spontaneously appearing powers. [32:24] Hoshizaki     About one in 100,000 people     manifests a psychic ability. [32:28] Hoshizaki     And once a psychic ability manifests,     it never changes. [32:32] Hoshizaki     Every psychic has one power. [32:34] Hoshizaki     We've no confirmed accounts     of anyone acquiring more than that. [32:38] Hoshizaki     But repeated use can increase     the strength or scope of one's power. [32:44] Hoshizaki     Speaking for myself, [32:46] Hoshizaki     not only can I manipulate water,     I can also change its temperature. [32:51] Sasaki     I see. [32:52] Sasaki     That does sound totally different from magic. [32:56] Hoshizaki     There's a wide range of psychic abilities, [32:58] Hoshizaki     from the power to burn a city      to the ground overnight [33:02] Hoshizaki     to powers that make      no difference in real life. [33:05] Hoshizaki     Naturally, many abilities are quite dangerous. [33:08] Hoshizaki     Psychics like that man     use them for criminal purposes, [33:11] Hoshizaki     wreaking considerable havoc on society. [33:15] Hoshizaki     Guys like him are exactly     who we exist to intake. [33:19] Sasaki     And that's your job, Hoshizaki-san? [33:22] Hoshizaki     That's right. [33:23] Hoshizaki     When a psychic manifests for the first time, [33:26] Hoshizaki     they're obligated to register     with Japan's supervisory authority. [33:30] Sasaki     We have an organization like that? [33:32] Sasaki     I had no idea. [33:33] Hoshizaki     That's only natural. [33:36] Hoshizaki     It's a national secret. [33:39] Sasaki     But then... [33:40] Hoshizaki     That's it right there. [33:43] Hoshizaki     The cabinet office's Paranormal     Phenomena Countermeasure Bureau. [33:46] Sasaki     Wow, this is serious business. [33:49] Hoshizaki     You'll be working here from now on. [33:53] Sasaki     I see... [33:54] Sasaki     What?! [33:55] Hoshizaki     I got you registered earlier. [33:58] Hoshizaki     Oh, no need to thank me. [34:04] Hoshizaki     The pay is highly competitive. [34:06] Hoshizaki     You'll be a government employee, [34:08] Hoshizaki     so if you work hard,     you'll be compensated well. [34:12] Hoshizaki     You'll get all the details in training, [34:14] Hoshizaki     so that's all I'll say for now. [34:16] Hoshizaki     Now, if I could ask you something,     just to confirm... [34:20] Hoshizaki     What exactly can you do? [34:23] Sasaki     The idea of government work is appealing, [34:26] Sasaki     but field work seems dangerous. [34:29] Sasaki     I'd better limit what I volunteer     so I don't end up on the front line. [34:34] Sasaki     Just firing icicles. [34:36] Hoshizaki     Would you mind showing me? [34:38] Sasaki     Er, of course... [34:42] Hoshizaki     Just as I thought. You really     can create them from nothing. [34:48] Hoshizaki     Your power is highly compatible with mine. [34:54] Hoshizaki     I can control water,     but I can't conjure it freely. [35:00] Hoshizaki     Normally, I carry it in a plastic bottle [35:03] Hoshizaki     or buy it from a vending machine. [35:05] Hoshizaki     But with you around,     my sourcing problem is solved! [35:09] Hoshizaki     Now I can use my power infinitely! [35:12] Hoshizaki     I can take on even more dangerous jobs! [35:18] Sasaki     Is Hoshizaki-san a total workaholic? [35:22] Sasaki     Wait, what? [35:23] Sasaki     Is she already asking for her next mission     just assuming I'm in?! [35:28] Sasaki     I'm not that adventurous. [35:29] Sasaki     I'd like something suited to my skill... [35:31] Hoshizaki     Didn't I tell you? [35:33] Hoshizaki     If we work hard enough,     the sky's the limit for a psychic's pay! [35:37] Sasaki     I feel like I'm in the crosshairs     of a very dangerous person. [35:43] Sasaki     I'm exhausted... [35:45] Sasaki     I'd love to hit the hay, [35:47] Sasaki     but I've got stuff to do     in the other world tonight. [35:50] Sasaki     I'm supposed to deliver new goods,     give French-san his pay... [35:54] Sasaki     I'll ask Peeps to take me right over— [35:59] Sasaki     No, I'd better be careful     about talking to him here. [36:03] Sasaki     This place might have     surveillance cameras installed. [36:09] Sasaki     Just sit tight a little longer, Peeps. [36:13] Sasaki     Does he catch my drift? [36:15] Sasaki     That's my clever little Peeps! [36:18] Sasaki     Let's go for a short walk, Peeps. [36:26] Peeps     It appears we're being followed. [36:28] Sasaki     We really are? [36:31] Sasaki     If we can't stock up, [36:32] Sasaki     I'd at least like to inform      my contacts of the delay. [36:37] Sasaki     Is there some way to do so? [36:39] Peeps     Well, roughly an hour there     is mere minutes here. [36:43] Peeps     That differential will serve us, [36:45] Peeps     so expelling waste should prove sufficient. [36:48] Sasaki     That's a good point. [36:48] sign     New Kara-age Croquettes [36:51] Sasaki     Pardon, could I use your restroom? [36:56] Sasaki     Peeps, can you do the honors? [36:59] Peeps     Indeed. [37:04] Sasaki     I told Marc-san that I would need     a little time before our next trade. [37:11] Sasaki     Then I gave French-san his pay [37:15] Sasaki     and the vice manager funds     to cover overhead awhile [37:17] Sasaki     before quickly returning to Japan. [37:25] Sasaki     Who could it be at this hour? [37:31] Sasaki     Yes? [37:32] Hoshizaki     Time to get to work! [37:36] Hoshizaki     Sorry this is so sudden, but would     you mind coming along with me? [37:42] Sasaki     I'd like to say no. [37:44] Sasaki     And boy, she wears a lot of makeup. [37:47] Sasaki     You're the only person I know     in the organization. [37:51] Sasaki     I have no personal objection     to going along with you, [37:54] Sasaki     but I'd prefer to speak to someone      who can tell me [37:58] Sasaki     if this is the appropriate procedure     for the organization first. [38:04] Hoshizaka     You don't like the idea of working with me? [38:10] Sasaki     If we're going to be working together, [38:13] Sasaki     isn't it natural for me to want to confirm [38:16] Sasaki     what your role in the organization is? [38:20] Sasaki     Besides, you seem to be     some kind of field agent, [38:23] Sasaki     and heading into the field     before speaking to a supervisor [38:26] Sasaki     doesn't exactly seem like protocol... [38:30] Hoshizaki     You older people have to     make everything so difficult. [38:34] Sasaki     Most people will open up to you     if you engage with them in good faith... [38:40] Hoshizaki     Fine! We'll stop by the bureau     on the way back. [38:42] Hoshizaki     For now, get ready. [38:44] Sasaki     You're not following, are you? [38:46] Akutsu     Hoshizaki-kun, do you have a minute? [38:49] Hoshizaki     Section Chief?! [38:50] Akutsu     I saw you rush out      first thing in the morning, [38:53] Akutsu     so I got curious and followed you. [38:55] Akutsu     I'm glad to see you so passionate     about your work, [38:59] Akutsu     but I don't think it's appropriate     to rope a newcomer into it. [39:04] Akutsu     Would you be Sasaki-kun? [39:06] Sasaki     Y-Yes. [39:07] Akutsu     I'm sorry this is how we had to meet. [39:10] Akutsu     I'm a very busy man, you see. [39:13] Akutsu     My name is Akutsu. [39:15] Akutsu     I'll be your supervisor here. [39:17] Akutsu     Obviously, I'm her supervisor as well. [39:20] Sasaki     It's a pleasure to meet you. [39:23] Akutsu     Hoshizaki-kun, please return to the office     and write a report for the other day. [39:28] Hoshizaki     What?! [39:29] Hoshizaki     Yes, sir... [39:30] Akutsu     I need Sasaki-kun to go through his training. [39:34] Akutsu     They'll call you on that line. [39:36] Akutsu     Try to have it on you whenever possible. [39:39] Sasaki     Even in my off hours? [39:41] Akutsu     You may be tapped for emergency jobs. [39:44] Sasaki     I see. [39:45] Sasaki     I don't like this. [39:47] Sasaki     If they can call me for emergency jobs, [39:49] Sasaki     I won't be able to relax,     even on my days off. [39:52] Sasaki     If it gets to be too much, [39:53] Sasaki     I might just leave this in the other world. [39:56] Sasaki     I get no signal there,     so they wouldn't be able to track me by GPS. [40:03] Akutsu     Excuse me. [40:06] Akutsu     Sorry, but I need to be going. [40:09] Akutsu     If you have any questions      or need advice in a field situation, [40:13] Akutsu     feel free to ask me via call or text. [40:22] Sasaki     From there, I returned home briefly, [40:25] Sasaki     then went back to the same building     from the day before. [40:27] Sasaki     I underwent a simple physical, [40:31] Sasaki     took an athletic test, [40:36] Sasaki     took ID photos, [40:39] sign     Cabinet Office     Paranormal Phenomena Countermeasure Bureau [40:39] sign     Classified [40:40] Sasaki     and received more information at training. [40:43] Sasaki     My new employer, the cabinet office's     Paranormal Phenomena Countermeasure Bureau, [40:43] sign     Cabinet Office     Paranormal Phenomena Countermeasure Bureau [40:48] Sasaki     doesn't fall under any particular ministry. [40:50] Sasaki     Officially, the bureau doesn't exist. [40:54] Sasaki     I was strictly forbidden     from mentioning it to outsiders. [40:57] sign     National Police Agency, Criminal Investigation Bureau     Special Crimes Unit Sergeant Sasaki [40:57] Sasaki     As far as the public is concerned,     we all work for the police. [41:02] Sasaki     So agents like Hoshizaki-san     and me are sergeants... [41:06] Sasaki     That explains why she carries a gun. [41:09] Sasaki     Um, what exactly are Hoshizaki-san's duties? [41:14] Instructor     I'm not sure that's something      I can share openly... [41:18] Sasaki     Huh? [41:19] Instructor     Why are you asking about Hoshizaki-san? [41:22] Sasaki     I have a feeling we might be paired up. [41:25] Instructor     Oh, really? [41:27] Instructor     Well, how to put this... [41:31] Instructor     Good luck to you. [41:33] Sasaki     What? She really is that bad?! [41:37] Sasaki     Once my training was finally over, [41:39] Sasaki     I received an allowance to buy     what I needed for the job. [41:39] Instructor     Here. [41:42] sign     Check [41:43] Sasaki     A million yen?! [41:46] Sasaki     I've been scraping by this month,     so this is great. [41:49] Sasaki     I'll use it to buy stock for trading     in the other world for now. [41:59] Neighbor     You were out late. [42:01] Sasaki     What are you doing out at this hour? [42:03] Neighbor     Did you finish your urgent business? [42:06] Sasaki     Oh, sorry. [42:08] Sasaki     You said you wanted to talk, didn't you? [42:10] Neighbor     You remembered that? [42:13] Neighbor     Well, there's something     I want to give to you... [42:17] Neighbor     I made them in home ec class. [42:19] Neighbor     You said you weren't a chocolate     person, but do you like cookies? [42:25] Sasaki     Can I really have them? [42:33] Sasaki     Thank you. [42:36] Sasaki     I'm really going to enjoy these. [42:41] Neighbor     Um... can I ask you a question? [42:44] Sasaki     What is it? [42:45] Neighbor     That woman you were with before... [42:48] Neighbor     Are the two of you dating? [42:51] Sasaki     Wait, is she talking about Hoshizaki-san? [42:55] Sasaki     No, she's my superior at work. [42:58] Neighbor     She seems quite young to be your superior. [43:02] Sasaki     The company's a meritocracy. [43:04] Neighbor     Is it foreign-owned, then? [43:07] Sasaki     I suppose you could say that. [43:10] Sasaki     Actually, it's as domestic     as a company can get, [43:12] Sasaki     but I'd better not tell her that. [43:14] Sasaki     The tales I heard of what happened to     people who leaked classified information [43:18] Sasaki     will be giving me nightmares for a while. [43:21] Neighbor     I'm sorry. [43:23] Neighbor     I totally had the wrong idea. [43:26] Sasaki     Hey, no need to worry about that. [43:28] Sasaki     Well, good night. [43:38] Sasaki     I'm home. [43:40] Sasaki     Peeps? [43:47] Sasaki     Want to go for a walk, Peeps? [43:53] Peeps     Someone entered your     dwelling during the day. [43:56] Sasaki     I had a feeling. [43:58] Peeps     They worked away on     the installation of some device. [44:01] Peeps     Was it perchance someone you knew? [44:04] Sasaki     No. [44:05] Sasaki     I suspect they were putting a camera [44:07] Sasaki     or some kind of bug in my apartment. [44:10] Sasaki     They didn't catch you using     the internet or anything, right? [44:15] Peeps     No, they merely awoke me     from my slumber in the cage. [44:19] Sasaki     That's a small blessing. [44:26] sign     Call Incoming [44:30] Sasaki     This is Sasaki. [44:32] Akutsu     You're rather impressive, Sasaki-kun. [44:36] Sasaki     I fully understand your misgivings, sir. [44:39] Sasaki     But I'd appreciate you not installing cameras [44:41] Sasaki     or listening devices in my apartment. [44:44] Sasaki     If you continue to try things like this, [44:47] Sasaki     it's going to be difficult for me     to do what you want me to. [44:50] Akutsu     Sorry about that. [44:52] Akutsu     It's something of a rite of passage. [44:55] Akutsu     You passed, Sasaki-kun. [44:58] Sasaki     What do you mean by that? [45:00] Akutsu     There are many people who don't     approve of our organization. [45:04] Akutsu     This test is meant to confirm a newcomer's     allegiances and test their skills. [45:09] Akutsu     If you were someone against our organization, [45:14] Akutsu     you wouldn't immediately remove     the device as soon as you noticed it. [45:18] Akutsu     We've had many chances to catch     moles in our organization, [45:21] Akutsu     and when so tested, they either     incriminate themselves immediately [45:24] Akutsu     or go out of their way to pretend     like nothing's amiss. [45:27] Sasaki     I see. [45:28] Akutsu     There are also many psychics     who are utterly uninhibited. [45:34] Akutsu     Many believe themselves     to be part of a chosen class. [45:36] Akutsu     To deal with people like that     and encourage registry with our organization, [45:41] Akutsu     we need a talented     and forthright agent like you. [45:45] Akutsu     I hope you'll continue to exercise your     skills under my leadership. [45:52] Sasaki     I understand. [45:54] Akutsu     Thank you, Sasaki-kun. [45:55] Akutsu     Until next time. [46:02] Peeps     Your superior in the organization? [46:04] Peeps     It appears we'll need     to be cautious around him. [46:06] Sasaki     Yeah. [46:08] Peeps     Incidentally, were you not     supposed to buy more stock tonight? [46:11] Sasaki     Oh, I totally forgot. [46:17] Sasaki     I'll probably pass for today. [46:21] Sasaki     I thought I'd really gotten the ball rolling, [46:25] Sasaki     but the slow life in another world     I'd dreamed of [46:28] Sasaki     was still a distant goal. [46:31] Peeps     Oh, wait! [46:33] Peeps     Don't you dare retire! [46:34] Peeps     You haven't bought my dinner yet! [46:39] sign     Sasaki [46:39] Akutsu     Yes, you look very useful indeed... [46:45] sign     Name [46:45] sign     Age: [46:45] sign     Address: [46:45] sign     Suginami Ward, Tokyo [46:45] sign     y/o [46:45] sign     Sex: Male [46:45] sign     DOB [46:45] sign     Year [46:45] sign     Month [46:45] sign     Day [46:45] sign     Sasaki [46:45] Akutsu     Sasaki-kun.