# Season 1
# E1 - Otsuka's Neck
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/G69XGPN3R/otsukas-neck)
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***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
**[00:07] Otsuka**
*Damn, I'm gonna be late again.*
**[00:11] Otsuka**
* Why'd she even leave her*
* house with all that crap?*
**[00:16] Otsuka**
* Oh, wow, I guess hypocrites*
* like that really do exist.*
**[00:20] Tabata**
So once you've got that down,
you can make the rice balls...
**[00:23] Otsuka**
Huh? We have to cook, too?
**[00:26] Otsuka**
Can I opt out of that?
**[00:28] Tabata**
I guess.
**[00:29] Otsuka**
Still, you don't get a lot
of customers in here, huh?
**[00:32] Otsuka**
Serving them is the one area
where I struggle, so it's a relief.
**[00:35] Otsuka**
I lose my head every time.
**[00:36] Manager**
Ah, Otsuka-kun. Go ahead and take your break.
**[00:39] Otsuka**
Oh, sure thing.
**[00:44] Otsuka**
*Something smells good...*
**[00:46] Otsuka**
*Looks good too!*
**[00:49] Otsuka**
S-Sorry.
**[00:53] Otsuka**
That guy who was cooking...
**[00:56] Manager**
Oh, Mutou-kun is here today.
**[00:58] Otsuka**
Mutou-san?
**[00:59] Manager**
That's him.
**[01:02] Otsuka**
*Did... a guy like that always work here?*
**[01:06] Otsuka**
Crows?!
**[01:08] Manager**
I see Mutou-kun is as popular as ever.
**[01:11] Manager**
Animals have a real
affinity for him, you see.
**[01:14] Otsuka**
Gross...
**[01:16] Otsuka**
Oh, nothing!
**[01:17] Otsuka**
*Wait, isn't he...*
**[01:20] Otsuka**
*The guy from before!*
**[01:23] Manager**
Otsuka-kun, if you have any questions,
feel free to ask Mutou-kun.
**[01:26] Manager**
He has a heart of gold.
**[01:29] Otsuka**
*So he's nice* and *a good cook, huh?*
**[01:31] Otsuka**
* If he's good-looking too,*
* I might just have to curse god.*
**[01:34] Otsuka**
* Okay, I'll pretend to say hello*
* and get a peek at his face.*
**[01:38] Bread sign**
Tasty
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**[01:39] Otsuka**
H-Hi, I'm Otsuka. I'm still in training, but...
**[01:45] Otsuka**
*I can almost see his face—*
**[01:49] Otsuka**
Is it me, or is that Mutou-san guy kind of a creep?
**[01:53] Otsuka**
Wait, don't you know him, Adam-san?
**[01:56] Adam**
Mutou-san's a nice guy.
**[01:59] Mutou**
He is? How, exactly?
**[02:01] Sign**
Riceball Fair!!
**[02:02] Sign**
Riceball Fair!!
**[02:02] Sign**
Riceball Fair!!
**[02:03] Otsuka**
* What's with this guy?*
* Pretending to be a saint...*
**[02:10] Otsuka**
*I honestly don't care about his face anymore,*
**[02:11] Otsuka**
*but I want to get in on what he's cooking.*
**[02:14] Otsuka**
* That "friend to all animals"*
* act doesn't let up, huh?*
**[02:16] Otsuka**
*But that means I've got a chance...*
**[02:19] Otsuka**
* Wait, did he put this out*
* for me?! There's no way...*
**[02:25] Otsuka**
It's good! So good!
**[02:29] Otsuka**
S-Sorry.
**[02:30] Otsuka**
U-Uh, it was really, really good.
**[02:33] Otsuka**
L-Listen... My name is Otsuka.
I just realized I've never really—
**[02:43] Manager**
Otsuka-kun's stopped coming in.
**[02:45] Manager**
Why do all our new hires quit straight away?
**[02:49] Manager**
And we seem to be running
out of rice so fast lately...
**[02:52] Adam**
*I know the truth.*
**[02:55] Adam**
*About what Mutou-san is doing...*
***SIGN*** Episode 1 "Otsuka's Neck"
# E2 - Oda's Neck
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GRJK7Q48Y/odas-neck)
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***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
**[00:07] Manager**
We're going to need to look for more help.
**[00:10] Manager**
Why are people so quick to quit nowadays?
**[00:13] Manager**
Is it a millennial thing?
**[00:15] Adam**
Millennial?
**[00:16] Manager**
Wait, maybe it's Gen Z?
**[00:18] Adam**
Gen Z? What happened to Y?
**[00:24] Manager**
Oh, it's Nekomaru. I guess
he's taken a liking to Mutou-kun.
**[00:27] Manager**
He's pretty gentle.
**[00:31] Adam**
It's that guy again.
**[00:32] Manager**
He's a little intimidating, isn't he?
**[00:37] Manager**
Welcome.
**[00:38] Adam**
Welcome.
**[00:39] Oda**
'Sup.
**[00:40] Oda**
*Dear Ma, how are ya?*
**[00:42] Oda**
* I reckon the only reason I've*
* survived this last year in the big city*
**[00:46] Oda**
*is 'cause of this place.*
**[00:48] Oda**
* It's real relaxin' in here,*
* just like back home.*
**[00:54] Oda**
*They even put out face lotion!*
**[00:55] Oda**
* Ma, the bathroom here*
* sparkles with hospitality!*
**[00:59] Oda**
* Somebody workin' here really knows*
* how to make folks feel welcome, Ma!*
**[01:11] Oda**
*I got a real basic routine here.*
**[01:14] Oda**
*Simple is best. First, I grab an onigiri.*
**[01:18] Oda**
* Huh, this onigiri...*
* Were they always this slick?*
**[01:24] Oda**
L-Let me get some, uh, hijiki and...
**[01:26] Manager**
Hijiki seaweed and a half-serving
of stewed taro, right?
**[01:30] Oda**
Y-Yeah, and, uh...
**[01:31] Manager**
One hot coffee, right?
**[01:33] Oda**
Y-Yeah.
**[01:35] Oda**
* They already remember*
* my face and my order, Ma!*
**[01:39] Oda**
*Maybe next time, I'll ask for "the usual"!*
**[01:44] Oda**
* Eyes must be playin' tricks.*
* Anyway, time to eat.*
**[01:52] Oda**
*Damn, that's good!*
**[01:53] Oda**
* Simple but nostalgic,*
* just like what Ma used to make!*
**[01:58] Oda**
*My little moment of peace!*
**[02:01] Oda**
* Only problem with this place*
* is the onigiri are a little funny.*
**[02:05] Oda**
* It's a delicate dish where the person makin'*
* it has a big influence on how it turns out...*
**[02:10] Oda**
*And I can't help wishin' it was better.*
**[02:12] Oda**
*But it ain't nothin' to lose my head over...*
**[02:17] Oda**
*Hang on a sec!*
**[02:19] Oda**
* Is this the same onigiri*
* this place usually serves?!*
**[02:21] Oda**
* It's so damn good! The rice is different*
* and so's how it's been cooked!*
**[02:24] Oda**
*Aw, Ma, I'm real sorry,*
**[02:26] Oda**
*but I think this is even better than yours!*
**[02:29] Adam**
*He looks happy.*
**[02:32] Oda**
*That was real good...*
**[02:34] Oda**
*Wish I could get a look at whoever made it.*
**[02:40] Oda**
*I keep seein' this guy lately...*
**[02:44] Oda**
*He's got rice on him?! Could it be...*
**[02:48] Oda**
'S-Scuse me...
**[02:50] Oda**
Y-You the guy who made that onigiri?
# E3 - The Manager's Neck
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/G6M8487Z6/the-managers-neck)
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***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
**[00:03] Manager**
* That man with the sunglasses*
* hasn't come by lately.*
**[00:06] Manager**
*It's not just him, either.*
**[00:08] Manager**
*A lot of our regulars have stopped coming.*
**[00:09] Sorae**
The onigiri's gotten really good lately.
**[00:10] Manager**
*And yet...*
**[00:11] Umina**
I know, right? I even eat two sometimes!
**[00:13] Sorae**
Seriously?
**[00:14] Manager**
*Our onigiri's getting better buzz.*
**[00:16] Manager**
*And the person who makes it is...*
**[00:24] Manager**
That show last night was pretty funny.
**[00:29] Manager**
* People will think I'm creepy*
* if I talk to myself...*
**[00:35] Manager**
*Mutou-kun?*
**[00:37] Manager**
*A coffee for me?*
**[00:39] Manager**
*He's useful to have around, a good cook,*
**[00:43] Manager**
*and more than anything, he's considerate.*
**[00:46] Manager**
* And yet, I've never had*
* a real conversation with him.*
**[00:49] Bread sign**
Tasty
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**[00:49] Banner sign**
Extra onigiri in stock!!
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Extra onigiri in stock!!
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Extra onigiri in stock!!
**[00:50] Manager**
*I have no idea what goes on in his head.*
**[00:52] Manager**
* Come to think of it, I'm not*
* even sure what he looks like...*
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Tasty bread festival
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**[00:58] Tsukiko**
One sec! I'm gonna grab a bun.
**[01:00] Coworker**
Okay.
**[01:02] Tsukiko**
Huh? Why's there onigiri here?
**[01:05] Tsukiko**
Where'd all the bread go?
**[01:11] Coworker**
You done yet, Tsukiko?
**[01:13] Tsukiko**
Yeah, coming!
**[01:18] Manager**
*I started wearing a mask over a decade ago.*
**[01:21] Manager**
* I've always had this tic where*
* I smile when I get nervous,*
**[01:24] Manager**
*and it kept getting me in trouble.*
**[01:26] Manager**
*No one gets mad now that I wear a mask.*
**[01:29] Manager**
*But the result... is this.*
**[01:31] Manager**
* I'm too embarrassed to face*
* anyone without it now.*
**[01:34] Manager**
*If I didn't have this darn mask tan...*
**[01:34] Flyer Sign**
To all those searching for love:
About our matchmaking service
**[01:37] Manager**
*I'm really losing my head over it.*
**[01:41] Manager**
*Did I imagine that?*
**[01:43] Tabata**
Hey.
**[01:47] Tabata**
Whoa, what?
**[01:48] Manager**
Uh, good morning. How are you?
**[01:51] Tabata**
Just came in to get my uniform.
**[01:55] Manager**
*I really did lose my head...*
**[01:57] Manager**
*I can put the mask on and be the boss,*
**[01:59] Manager**
*but nothing about me has really changed.*
**[02:01] Manager**
*I'm as bad with people as I've ever been.*
**[02:12] Tabata**
The manager's kinda... y'know.
**[02:15] David**
Kinda what?
**[02:16] Tabata**
Creepy.
**[02:17] David**
He creeps you out?
**[02:19] Tabata**
In a good way.
**[02:21] David**
You can be creeped out in a good way?
**[02:26] Manager**
Tabata-san, you can go ahead
and take your break.
**[02:32] Manager**
What? What is it? What's so funny?
**[02:35] Tabata**
You do that kinda thing too,
boss? That's a surprise.
**[02:41] David**
What a nice smile.
**[02:43] Tabata**
You look better that way.
**[02:46] Manager**
He really got me...
**[02:48] David**
*The manager's a nice guy.*
**[02:50] David**
*It's just that nobody notices.*
**[02:53] Customer**
Excuse me, where is the looseleaf—
**[02:59] David**
*Nobody... notices.*
# E4 - Tabata's Neck
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GY07VGWV6/tabatas-neck)
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***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
**[00:08] Adam**
I've never seen produce like that before...
**[00:12] Tabata**
* Lately, it feels like my boyfriend*
* takes longer to respond.*
***SIGN*** BF
**[00:16] Tabata**
* I took this job so I could move in with him*
* and stop the long-distance thing...*
**[00:18] ---**
*But I'm getting more and more anxious.*
**[00:20] Adam**
The boss'll get on you about the phone.
**[00:24] Tabata**
*But I can't see him...*
**[00:27] Tabata**
*And I'm losing my head over it.*
**[00:29] Sorae**
That place the other day was great.
**[00:30] Adam**
Welcome.
**[00:31] Umina**
Yeah, seriously.
**[00:31] Tabata**
Welcome...
**[00:32] Sorae**
We should go back again!
**[00:37] Black sign**
Tasty bread festival
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Tasty bread festival
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**[00:38] Sorae**
I'm in the mood for bread today.
**[00:40] Umina**
I wouldn't turn down some onigiri.
**[00:43] Tsukiko**
Huh? All the buns are gone.
**[00:45] Tsukiko**
There's just onigiri.
**[00:47] Umina**
Hm, how about some onigiri instead, then?
**[00:49] Sorae**
Sure.
**[00:50] Tsukiko**
I think I might get the soup.
**[00:53] Umina**
Oh, soup is great!
**[00:53] Sorae**
Soup sounds good. It really warms you up.
**[00:55] Umina**
Ah, I just love it!
**[00:58] Tabata**
*No response at all...*
**[00:59] ---**
*Am I being too clingy?*
**[01:02] Ueno**
Good morning.
**[01:05] Tabata**
Ueno-san, take over for me.
**[01:08] Ueno**
My shift hasn't started yet.
**[01:09] Tabata**
I gotta go do something.
**[01:11] Ueno**
Tsk.
**[01:17] Tabata**
*He's not answering?*
**[01:18] ---**
*Why not?*
**[01:19] ---**
*What's going on?*
**[01:22] Tabata**
Can I help you?
**[01:23] ---**
If you've got something to say, just say it.
**[01:26] Tabata**
What's so fun about
making onigiri all day long?
**[01:30] Tabata**
Hello?
**[01:34] Sign**
Matchmaking
**[01:34] Sign**
Matchmaking
**[01:35] Adam**
I finished putting out the stock.
**[01:38] Tabata**
Come on, why aren't you answering?
**[01:40] Manager**
Tabata-san, that's not very professional.
**[01:43] Tabata**
Sorry.
**[01:44] Manager**
The others have been complaining
about having to cover for you.
**[01:49] Adam**
I-I-It wasn't me!
**[01:51] Manager**
You *are* being paid, so could you please...
**[01:53] Manager**
Ah, Tabata-san...
***SIGN*** BF
**[01:57] Tabata**
Ugh, I hate everything.
**[02:02] Tabata**
Please just throw it away.
**[02:03] ---**
I wouldn't get so hung up
on waiting if I didn't have it.
**[02:06] Tabata**
Everything just seems to go wrong...
**[02:11] Tabata**
*Onigiri?*
**[02:13] Tabata**
*Come to think of it, I haven't eaten yet.*
**[02:19] Tabata**
*What the heck? It's good...*
**[02:22] Tabata**
*So good!*
**[02:26] Tabata**
*Wow, how hungry was I?*
**[02:29] Tabata**
Hello? Sorry about before.
**[02:32] Tabata**
Listen, I really want to see you so we can talk...
**[02:36] Manager**
Maybe I was too hard on her.
**[02:38] Manager**
I wonder if Tabata-san's going to quit.
**[02:41] Customer**
Ah, thank you so much for
getting him to stop crying!
**[02:46] Adam**
*I've realized the truth.*
**[02:48] Tsukiko**
Do you like babies?
**[02:51] Tsukiko**
You did a great job of calming
him down. I'm impressed!
**[02:55] Adam**
*She saw Mutou-san's face, but wasn't shocked?*
**[02:58] Adam**
*How?*
***SIGN*** Episode 4 "Tabata's Neck"
# E5 - Adam's Neck
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/G50UZ2KGV/adams-neck)
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***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
**[00:03] Adam**
*I've realized the truth.*
**[00:06] Adam**
*He's different from everyone else.*
**[00:09] Adam**
*Why exactly is he here?*
**[00:11] Adam**
*And what's going on with his face?*
**[00:13] Manager**
Adam-kun.
**[00:15] Manager**
Put on a Li'l Steamy mask.
**[00:17] Manager**
It's embarrassing if it's just me.
**[00:19] Adam**
But it stinks.
**[00:21] Manager**
It's the store's mascot.
**[00:23] Manager**
And it's our five-year anniversary
event, so just bear with it.
**[00:26] Adam**
I *really* don't want to.
**[00:28] Manager**
Mutou-kun put one on.
**[00:33] Manager**
See?
**[00:34] Manager**
It won't be so bad if everyone's wearing one.
**[00:40] Manager**
Looking good.
**[00:42] Adam**
Who exactly is this event
supposed to benefit?
**[00:44] Manager**
Now, Adam-kun, could you
go restock the shelves?
**[00:47] Manager**
Welcome.
**[00:47] Adam**
*I've realized the truth.*
**[00:50] Adam**
*No one listens to a thing I say.*
**[00:55] Manager**
That'll be 570 yen.
**[00:57] Adam**
* People don't pay much attention*
* to what others have to say.*
**[01:01] Manager**
Thank you very much.
**[01:03] Adam**
*And we all take so much for granted.*
**[01:06] Manager**
I think you just need to learn
to relax a little, Adam-kun.
**[01:10] Manager**
You know, take a broader perspective on life.
**[01:12] Adam**
A broader perspective?
**[01:14] Mangaer**
Exactly.
**[01:15] Adam**
*It's easy to take things for granted. But...*
**[01:20] Adam**
*This is one thing I just can't gloss over.*
**[01:21] Sorae**
Hey, a five-year anniversary event!
**[01:22] Umina**
110 yen for onigiri! Wow!
**[01:25] Adam**
Hey—
**[01:26] Sorae**
Excuse me!
**[01:27] Sorae**
If we order hot food with this onigiri...
**[01:28] Umina**
...can we get a set meal discount on it?
**[01:31] Adam**
Let me ask the manager.
**[01:32] Both**
Okay!
**[01:34] Tsukiko**
I'd like to pay for this.
**[01:39] Tsukiko**
Okay, 480 yen...
**[01:45] Tsukiko**
Are you okay?
**[01:47] Tsukiko**
Working this event must be rough.
**[01:48] Tsukiko**
Hang in there, okay?
**[01:51] Adam**
* Why doesn't she react when*
* she sees Mutou-san's face?*
**[01:56] Mangaer**
*Everyone else screams...*
**[02:00] Manager**
Adam-kun.
**[02:01] Manager**
Don't forget to spray your Li'l Steamy
with deodorizer when you're done with it.
**[02:04] Adam**
I forgot...
**[02:06] Manager**
Try to stay on your toes until
you're all done. This is work, after all.
**[02:09] Adam**
What happened to relaxing and
taking a broader perspective?
**[02:13] Manager**
It depends on the situation.
**[02:15] Adam**
So I need a broader perspective,
to stay on my toes, but also be flexible...
**[02:19] Adam**
Man, it's a lot to keep in mind.
**[02:27] Adam**
Thank you.
**[02:31] Adam**
*I've realized the truth.*
**[02:32] Adam**
*About how nice a guy he is.*
**[02:38] Adam**
*It's delicious.*
**[02:40] Adam**
*But I can't help but be curious.*
**[02:42] Adam**
Listen...
**[02:45] Adam**
Never mind.
**[02:52] Adam**
*I've realized the truth.*
**[02:55] Adam**
*And that's why I'm losing my head...*
***SIGN*** Episode 5 "Adam's Neck"
# E6 - Mutou's Neck
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GWDU89V02/mutous-neck)
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***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
**[00:01] Tabata**
Mutou-san, you put the signage
in the wrong spot again.
**[00:03] Mutou**
*My name is not actually Mutou.*
**[00:06] Tabata**
Try not to put them on the
items that aren't freshly made.
**[00:09] Mutou**
*My name is Yakichi. Not Mutou.*
**[00:12] Mutou**
* However, due to my inability to speak at*
* the moment, the name I have been given is...*
**[00:16] Tabata**
Mutou-san, could you handle
the purchase order, too?
**[00:19] Mutou**
*Denied of the chance to have my face seen...*
**[00:21] Mutou**
*What has become of this country?*
**[00:25] Tabata**
Manager, the purchase order.
**[00:26] Manager**
Sure, I'll get on it.
**[00:28] Mutou**
* However, while wearing this,*
* my lack of a head is of little concern.*
**[00:32] Mutou**
* In fact, whether or not I have a face at all*
* seems of no great importance in this place.*
**[00:37] Manager**
Oh, welcome.
**[00:39] Mom**
Okay, what should we get today?
**[00:40] Red son**
I want onigiri!
**[00:41] Mom**
Onigiri?
**[00:42] Blue son**
Me too! The onigiri here is super yummy!
**[00:44] Mom**
Okay.
**[00:45] Mutou**
*Their praise warms me so.*
**[00:50] Mutou**
*Swift as ever, Nekomaru.*
**[00:51] Mutou**
*Fitting, for a cat.*
**[00:53] Mutou**
* Though, I did not know*
* that cats liked to eat rice.*
**[00:56] Manager**
Nekomaru really is fond of you,
isn't he, Mutou-kun?
**[00:59] Manager**
You love to see it.
**[01:01] Mutou**
*I believe Nekomaru is fond of the rice, not me.*
**[01:04] Mutou**
* But if thinking that brings*
* Sir Manager comfort, then so be it.*
**[01:09] Mutou**
* I should use this chance*
* to replenish my skin...*
**[01:12] ---**
m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
**[01:12] Locker Sign**
Mutou
(No Head)
**[01:12] ---**
m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
**[01:12] ---**
m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
**[01:13] ---**
m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
**[01:13] Locker Sign**
Mutou
(No Head)
**[01:14] Mutou**
*The way dry skin flakes off is truly tiresome.*
**[01:17] Mutou**
* And it has suddenly gotten*
* warm in the last few days...*
**[01:20] Manager**
Welcome.
**[01:21] OLs**
I'm so hungry!
**[01:24] OLs**
Work really builds up an appetite, huh?
**[01:26] OLs**
They say hot food is the best pick-me-up.
**[01:28] OLs**
Getting a bun again, Tsukiko?
**[01:30] Tsukiko**
Good question...
Something hot might be nice, too.
**[01:34] Mutou**
*I must make haste!*
**[01:35] Black sign**
Tasty bread festival
**[01:36] Black sign**
Tasty bread festival
**[01:36] Word balloon sign**
Special
**[01:36] Word balloon sign**
Special
**[01:38] Tsukiko**
Guess I'll get a bun like always.
**[01:38] Black sign**
Tasty bread festival
**[01:38] Black sign**
Tasty bread festival
**[01:38] Black sign**
Tasty bread festival
**[01:39] Word balloon sign**
Special
**[01:39] Word balloon sign**
Special
**[01:41] Tsukiko**
Huh. Nothing but onigiri again.
**[01:43] Mutou**
*Now... Please take an onigiri.*
**[01:46] OLs**
You decided yet, Tsukiko?
**[01:48] OLs**
Yeah, did ya?
**[01:49] Tsukiko**
I think I'll get something hot, too.
**[01:50] Mutou**
*Another failed attempt...*
**[01:53] Adam**
Good morn—
**[01:56] Adam**
*Mutou-san? What in the world are you?*
**[01:58] Adam**
*And what happened to you?*
**[02:00] Tabata**
Thanks for coming.
**[02:01] OL**
Let's head back to the office and eat!
**[02:03] OL**
Ready... go!
**[02:06] Tsukiko**
Hey, wait up!
**[02:07] Mutou**
*How much time must pass before she notices?*
**[02:12] Tabata**
Do I have to decide right now?
I'd like some time to think it over.
**[02:17] Mutou**
*Forgive me, Miss Tabata!*
**[02:20] Adam**
Huh? Where'd Mutou-san go?
**[02:27] Mutou**
*I cannot face her like this...*
**[02:31] Mutou**
*A face... I am truly envious.*
**[02:36] Tsukiko**
Excuse me! Could you pick that up for me?
**[02:40] Mutou**
*Uh, um, er...*
**[02:42] Tsukiko**
Thank you so much! I would've
had to go get another copy made.
**[02:47] Tsukiko**
You saved me!
**[02:48] Tsukiko**
I need to get going.
**[02:50] Mutou**
*But why?*
**[02:51] Mutou**
*How can she see me like this and still smile?*
**[02:55] Mutou**
*Do you truly not remember...*
**[02:58] Mutou**
*...Lady Tsuki?*
***SIGN*** Episode 6 "Mutou's Neck"
# E7 - Ueno's Neck
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GG1U2MWPW/uenos-neck)
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***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
**[00:00] Manager**
I've had complaints about your attitude.
**[00:03] Manager**
You need to realize complaints
about you reflect badly on the store.
**[00:05] Manager**
Isn't that right, Mutou-kun?
**[00:07] Manager**
Ueno-kun, are you listening?
**[00:09] Ueno**
Yeah...
**[00:10] Manager**
I'm going to step out for a bit,
so watch over things, Mutou-kun.
**[00:14] Ueno**
*I envy Mutou-san...*
**[00:16] Ueno**
*He doesn't talk, but he gets special treatment.*
**[00:18] Adam**
Cheer up.
**[00:19] Ueno**
*I don't talk either, but no one listens to me.*
**[00:23] Ueno**
* Not talking makes it easier.*
* Means I don't lose my head...*
**[00:28] Adam**
Welcome.
**[00:29] Mutou**
*Lady Tsuki?!*
**[00:30] OLs**
What should we get?
**[00:31] OLs**
Tsukiko should've come with us!
**[00:33] Ueno**
*Oh, right...*
**[00:34] Ueno**
* I was up till the early hours*
* making this, meaning I barely slept.*
**[00:38] Ueno**
*I love stuffed animals.*
**[00:40] Ueno**
*They don't talk, they're not the boss of you...*
**[00:42] Ueno**
* You make them, play with them,*
* and when you get bored...*
**[00:46] OLs**
Excuse me!
**[00:48] OLs**
Instant rice porridge packets...
**[00:49] Ueno**
*And when you get bored, you get rid of them.*
**[00:49] OLs**
Could you point us to 'em?
**[00:52] Ueno**
* I wonder when I started seeing stuffed*
* animals instead of people's faces...*
**[00:56] Adam**
Ueno-san.
**[00:57] Adam**
You need to answer them.
**[00:59] Ueno**
* But for some reason,*
* Mutou-san's face looks like an onigiri.*
**[01:04] Ueno**
*Oh well.*
**[01:06] Manager**
Ueno-kun?
**[01:07] Manager**
Ueno-kun!
**[01:09] Manager**
Don't space out, okay?
**[01:10] ---**
Okay.
**[01:11] Adam**
Nice outfit.
**[01:13] Manager**
I've been trying matchmaking lately.
**[01:15] Adam**
Matchmaking?
**[01:17] Manager**
I'm off to use the phone!
**[01:20] Mutou**
*Sir Ueno?*
**[01:22] Mutou**
*H-How delightful!*
**[01:24] Mutou**
*Did he craft these?*
**[01:26] Ueno**
Uh, these are just...
**[01:28] Ueno**
* Oh, c'mon, is it that weird for*
* a guy to make stuffed animals?*
**[01:32] Ueno**
*I guess it is...*
**[01:34] Ueno**
You guys are all so impressive.
**[01:36] Ueno**
The way you just get on with your jobs...
I have a hard time doing stuff I don't enjoy.
**[01:41] Ueno**
But I guess I should be glad...
I have a... job at all...
**[01:45] Mutou**
*Sir Ueno?*
**[01:47] Mutou**
*He certainly seems exhausted.*
**[01:50] Mutou**
*I know!*
**[01:53] Girls**
What are these?!
**[01:54] Girls**
They're amazing!
**[01:54] Ueno**
Wh-What the...
**[01:56] Girls**
Seriously!
**[01:56] Ueno**
Huh?
**[01:57] Girls**
So cute!
**[01:59] Ueno**
Wait, why are my...
**[02:00] Manager**
Thank you so much, Ueno-kun.
**[02:03] Manager**
I never could've come up with a display
that appeals to young people like that.
**[02:08] Ueno**
* They're this happy...*
* about my stuffed animals?*
**[02:12] Adam**
Cute things are supposed to be looked at.
**[02:18] Ueno**
I, uh, have problems eating things
other people have touched...
**[02:22] Ueno**
You can have that one, by the way.
**[02:26] Ueno**
Actually...
**[02:27] Ueno**
I'll take one, thanks.
**[02:33] Ueno**
Oh, nothing.
**[02:40] Tsukiko**
Excuse me!
**[02:41] Mutou**
*Lady Tsuki?!*
**[02:44] Tsukiko**
Sorry, do you have any jam?
**[02:47] Mutou**
*Lady Tsuki!*
**[02:48] Tsukiko**
Thank you very much.
**[02:51] Mutou**
*We have met so many times...*
**[02:54] Mutou**
* But it is as if she does*
* not even recognize me.*
**[02:58] Mutou**
*Why?*
***SIGN*** Episode 7 "Ueno's Neck"
# E8 - Yakichi's Neck
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/G0DUN3GEW/yakichis-neck)
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***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
**[00:03] Mutou**
* It has been months since*
* I revived in this era.*
**[00:07] Mutou**
* I always assumed the loss of one's head*
* would mean the end of one's life...*
**[00:11] Mutou**
*And yet, I find myself here, alive.*
**[00:15] Mutou**
* Although, whether this can truly*
* be classed as "living" is unclear.*
**[00:17] Tabata**
Welcome...
**[00:19] Mutou**
* When people sense a discrepancy,*
* they search for the source.*
**[00:23] Mutou**
* To minimize that sensation,*
* this onigiri is crucial...*
**[00:30] Mutou**
*That was fast, Nekomaru. As a cat should be.*
**[00:34] Mutou**
* I never would have learned that cats*
* like rice if I had not revived in this era.*
**[00:39] Mutou**
*Yes... If I had not been revived...*
**[00:42] Mutou**
*My memories of that day are hazy, at this point.*
**[00:49] Mutou**
*At first, I did not realize what had happened...*
**[00:52] Mutou**
* I could not see all that well*
* and I felt very... light-headed.*
**[00:58] Mutou**
*I began to search for my head subconsciously...*
**[01:02] (Flashback) Salaryman**
Woo, I'm hammered...
**[01:08] (Flashback) Salaryman**
M-Monster!
**[01:10] Mutou**
* And I happened upon this store,*
* as if compelled here by fate,*
**[01:15] Mutou**
*like I was meant to find it.*
**[01:17] (Flashback) Manager**
My interviewee is late...
I wonder if something happened.
**[01:21] (Flashback) Manager**
Oh, sorry!
**[01:23] (Flashback) Manager**
Wait, are you here for the interview?
**[01:26] (Flashback) Manager**
I've been waiting. Right this way.
**[01:28] (Flashback) Manager**
This is Mutou-kun. He's joining us part-time.
**[01:30] (Flashback) Everybody**
Nice to meet you.
**[01:30] (Flashback) Everybody**
Nice to meet you.
**[01:32] Mutou**
*I was mistaken for this "Mutou" person,*
**[01:34] Mutou**
*and began working in this store.*
**[01:37] Mutou**
* I thought my lack of a head would be*
* noticed, and I would be chased off...*
**[01:41] Mutou**
*But no one has noticed,*
**[01:44] Mutou**
*and I remain in this place as Mutou.*
**[01:50] Tabata**
You smell something?
**[01:51] Mutou**
*Oh, no! My body has begun to rot again!*
**[01:55] Manager**
Um, sorry, I'm going to take a break.
**[02:00] Ueno**
What do you think's up with the boss?
**[02:04] Manager**
We exchanged numbers through the
matchmaking service, but she hasn't called.
**[02:10] Manager**
Even though I've been going to a tanning
salon to get rid of this mask tan...
**[02:15] Manager**
Here we go!
**[02:17] Tabata**
He shouldn't worry so much about his mask tan.
**[02:20] Tabata**
I see you wear glasses now, Ueno-san.
**[02:22] Ueno**
Oh, um...
**[02:23] Tabata**
They look good on you.
**[02:24] Ueno**
I can... see better with them.
**[02:25] Tabata**
I bet.
**[02:27] Tabata**
What's this cute little thing?
**[02:29] Mutou**
* People behave differently*
* now than when I was alive.*
**[02:34] Mutou**
* It seems people can converse*
* without looking at one another...*
**[02:37] Mutou**
*That is likely why I am still able to work here.*
**[02:40] Mutou**
*But as to why I was revived...*
**[02:43] Mutou**
*I can only think...*
**[02:45] Tsukiko**
Thank you!
**[02:47] Mutou**
*...of one reason.*
**[02:51] (Flashback) Tsuki**
Thank you, Yakichi.
**[02:54] Mutou**
*Lady Tsuki...*
**[02:56] Mutou**
*We are finally reunited, and yet...*
***SIGN*** Episode 8 "Yakichi's Neck"
# E9 - Tsukiko's Neck
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GEVUZPJVQ/tsukikos-neck)
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***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
**[00:04] (Flashback) Yakichi**
Woof, woof.
**[00:06] (Flashback) Tsuki**
Yakichi... you came to me.
**[00:08] (Flashback) Yakichi**
But of course.
**[00:10] (Flashback) Yakichi**
Lady Tsuki, you mentioned you wanted onigiri
wrapped in nori seaweed, so here they are.
**[00:14] (Flashback) Tsuki**
Thank you, Yakichi.
**[00:15] (Flashback) Tsuki**
I wanted to enjoy them
at least once before the end.
**[00:20] (Flashback) Yakichi**
Please, do not speak as if this is the end.
**[00:24] (Flashback) Tsuki**
You do not quite have
a knack for smiling, Yakichi...
**[00:26] (Flashback) Yakichi**
Here, Lady Tsuki.
**[00:28] (Flashback) Yakichi**
Lady Tsuki?
**[00:30] (Flashback) Yakichi**
Lady Tsuki!
**[00:31] (Flashback) Yakichi**
Lady Tsuki?!
**[00:31] (Flashback) BG People**
Lady Tsuki?!
**[00:32] (Flashback) Yakichi**
Lady Tsuki!
**[00:33] (Flashback) BG People**
Lady Tsuki?!
**[00:34] (Flashback) Yakichi**
Lady Tsuki!
**[00:38] Mutou**
*If I could have one wish,*
**[00:39] Mutou**
* it would be to eat onigiri wrapped*
* in nori seaweed with Lady Tsuki.*
**[00:46] Mutou**
* The same onigiri I was unable*
* to feed her in her infirmity...*
**[00:51] Mutou**
*That is my one lingering regret.*
**[00:54] Ueno**
Um, say...
**[00:55] Mutou**
* As sad as it may be to admit, I might be*
* better suited to a life without a head...*
**[00:59] Ueno**
Y'know, do you think Tabata-san...
**[01:03] Mutou**
* Even when I did have a head,*
* I was terrible at conveying my feelings.*
**[01:12] Manager**
Huh? Do you smell something funny?
**[01:15] Adam**
*Mutou-san has odor problems.*
**[01:17] Adam**
*It's not as bad if it stays cool in here.*
**[01:20] Adam**
Welcome.
**[01:21] OLs**
I think it's the dairy stuff!
**[01:22] Tsuki**
You think?
**[01:23] Mutou**
*Lady Tsuki!*
**[01:23] OLs**
That's what it always
comes down to in the end!
**[01:25] OL**
Aw man, I'm *so* hungry!
**[01:27] Adam**
* That lady never seems surprised*
* when she sees Mutou-san's head.*
**[01:31] Adam**
*Maybe she has some kind of secret...*
**[01:34] Mutou**
*Woof, woof.*
**[01:35] Mutou**
*Lady Tsuki, look! It's the shadow of a dog!*
**[01:40] Mutou**
* It is too bright in here for shadows!*
* Curse the march of technology!*
**[01:44] Mutou**
* I honestly do not know if what*
* I am trying to do will matter...*
**[01:48] Mutou**
* But I feel for certain that*
* these onigiri are the key.*
**[01:49] Black sign**
Tasty bread festival
**[01:50] Word balloon sign**
Special
**[01:53] Manager**
Ueno-kun, do you know where
the "Help Wanted" poster is?
**[01:56] Ueno**
We're hiring?
**[01:57] Manager**
Yeah.
**[01:58] Manager**
Tabata-san's leaving in two weeks...
**[02:01] Manager**
Didn't you know?
She's moving in with her boyfriend.
**[02:06] Manager**
There it is.
**[02:11] BF**
What then?
**[02:11] Tabata**
So he says: "Fine, I'll have it
with lime." Hilarious, huh?
**[02:14] BF**
It's not like it was a gin and tonic!
**[02:16] Tabata**
I know, right?!
**[02:18] Ueno**
Tabata-san... and some good-looking guy!
**[02:21] Akiba**
Oh, hey, you're hiring? Sweet!
**[02:24] OL**
Hey, Tsukiko, there's a sale
on onigiri with nori seaweed!
**[02:27] Tsukiko**
Yeah, but...
**[02:28] OL**
Oh, right, you can't eat rice.
**[02:31] Tsukiko**
It's not like I have an allergy, but yeah...
**[02:33] Tsukiko**
I definitely don't like it.
**[02:35] OL**
Let's go check out the buns then!
**[02:36] Mutou**
*It would seem God... can be truly cruel.*
**[02:40] Ueno**
The face... It's the face...
**[02:43] Ueno**
In the end, it's all about the face...
**[02:49] Ueno**
*The face...*
**[02:50] Mutou**
* How can I possibly get her to*
* notice me if she does not eat rice?*
**[02:57] Mutou**
*That's it. I know how!*
***SIGN*** Episode 9 "Tsukiko's Neck"
# E10 - Akiba's Neck
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/G7PU45PN4/akibas-neck)
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***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
**[00:03] (Flashback) OL**
Oh, right, you can't eat rice.
**[00:06] (Flashback) Tsukiko**
It's not like I have an allergy, but yeah...
**[00:08] (Flashback) Tsukiko**
I definitely don't like it.
**[00:11] Mutou**
*To think Lady Tsuki would hate rice...*
**[00:14] Mutou**
* Then, I shall craft an onigiri that*
* she will not recognize as such!*
**[00:19] Akiba**
The name's Akiba. I'm in a band.
**[00:21] Akiba**
Right now, we're kinda on a hiatus
while we figure out our direction.
**[00:25] Manager**
Oh, that's my phone. Sorry.
**[00:27] Akbia**
Don't mind us!
**[00:28] Manager**
Hello? Oh, Ueno-kun?
**[00:30] Adam**
I'll show you the ropes. Come.
**[00:31] Akiba**
Ah, gotcha. Right behind you.
**[00:35] Manager**
Okay. Just let me know
when you're feeling better.
**[00:39] Manager**
Such a shame about Ueno-kun,
not being here for your last day...
**[00:43] Manager**
Ah, sorry, it's my phone again.
**[00:46] Manager**
Hello?
**[00:47] Manager**
Oh, um, I wanted to thank
you again for Sunday...
**[00:53] Sign/Ueno**
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**[00:53] Sign/Ueno**
To Tabata-san
**[00:53] Sign/Ueno**
Thanks for everything.
**[00:53] Sign/Ueno**
Ueno
**[00:54] Sign/Ueno**
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**[00:54] Sign/Ueno**
To Tabata-san
**[00:54] Sign/Ueno**
Thanks for everything.
**[00:54] Sign/Ueno**
Ueno
**[00:54] Sign/Ueno**
*To Tabata-san. Thanks for everything. Ueno.*
**[00:54] Sign/Ueno**
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**[00:54] Sign/Ueno**
To Tabata-san
**[00:54] Sign/Ueno**
Thanks for everything.
**[00:54] Sign/Ueno**
Ueno
**[01:01] Akiba**
That's punk as hell!
**[01:02] Akiba**
This dude's got no head!
**[01:04] Adam**
Don't comment on someone's looks.
**[01:06] Akiba**
This is, like, a biological mystery!
Can I get a selfie with you?
**[01:08] Adam**
No. Absolutely not.
**[01:10] Akiba**
Aw, c'mon! He's just so damn *punk*!
**[01:13] Sorae**
Come on, we're begging you.
**[01:13] Umina**
Pretty, pretty please!
**[01:15] Mutou**
*That's Lady Tsuki's voice!*
**[01:17] Mutou**
*Okay!*
**[01:18] Akiba**
Wait, what's up?
**[01:19] Umina**
We'll do anything! *Please*!
**[01:20] Sorae**
Come on!
**[01:22] Sorae**
You just *have* to come on Friday,
Tsukiko. We don't have enough girls.
**[01:25] Umina**
You need a new love in your life, Tsukiko!
**[01:28] Mutou**
* As long as she does not*
* suspect that it is rice...*
**[01:29] Sorae**
Jeez, it's such a waste.
**[01:29] Black sign**
Tasty bread festival
**[01:29] Black sign**
Tasty bread festival
**[01:30] Word balloon sign**
Special
**[01:30] Word balloon sign**
Special
**[01:30] Word balloon sign**
Special
**[01:30] Word balloon sign**
Special
**[01:30] Umina**
You'll never be younger
than you are right now!
**[01:32] Akiba**
Oh man, those are cute!
**[01:35] Mutou**
* Once she tastes it, I am certain*
* she will realize who I am...*
**[01:37] Sorae**
How cute!
**[01:38] Umina**
Wanna get an onigiri today, Tsukiko?
**[01:41] Tsukiko**
I think I'll have a bun again today.
**[01:43] Umina**
Buns are really good!
**[01:43] Mutou**
*I have failed again...*
**[01:44] Sorae**
It's so hard to eat just one.
**[01:45] Umina**
I know what you mean!
**[01:46] Sorae**
Right?
**[01:47] Umina**
They're *so* good. Like, buttered rolls and that.
**[01:49] Akiba**
Hey, miss!
**[01:50] Akiba**
I think Mutou-san wants
you to try his onigiri.
**[01:54] Mutou**
*Sir Akiba?!*
**[01:55] Adam**
Akiba-san!
**[01:56] Akiba**
Couldn't you just give it a try this once?
**[01:58] Adam**
You can't do that.
**[01:59] Akiba**
But it's not like he can
talk to her like that.
**[02:01] Akiba**
*Ah! Oh! Um...*
**[02:04] Akiba**
Wait, Mutou-san! This is your chance!
**[02:10] Ueno**
We apologize for the trouble.
**[02:11] Adam**
Tabata-san...
**[02:12] Tsukiko**
Oh, no, it's fine.
**[02:14] Tabata**
Here are some coupons as an apology.
They're good through to March next year.
**[02:18] Tsukiko**
Thank you so much.
**[02:19] Tsukiko**
But unfortunately, I won't be
coming here much longer...
**[02:24] Mutou**
*Lady Tsuki recognizing me...*
**[02:27] Mutou**
*Just the thought made me panic.*
**[02:29] Mutou**
* If she realizes I have no head,*
* she might stop coming to the store.*
**[02:33] Mutou**
* I may be better off simply*
* admiring her from a distance...*
**[02:37] Manager**
Hello? What's wrong, Ueno-kun?
**[02:39] Manager**
Yeah, it's the manager. What's wrong?
**[02:40] Akiba**
This is bad, Mutou-san!
That lady's getting transferred soon!
**[02:42] Manager**
You saw what exactly?
**[02:44] Manager**
What? Mutou-kun's face?
**[02:45] Akiba**
That's seriously bad
news for you, Mutou-san!
**[02:48] Manager**
O-Onigiri?
**[02:49] Akiba**
You won't get to see her anymore!
**[02:51] Mutou**
*God truly is cruel...*
**[02:52] Akiba**
Aw man, this sucks! This sucks hard!
**[02:54] Tabata**
I don't think you need to give up *just* yet.
***SIGN*** Episode 10 "Akiba's Neck"
# E11 - Nekomaru's Neck
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/G9DUEXZV9/nekomarus-neck)
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***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
**[00:01] Manager**
I see. Oh, no, it's fine.
**[00:03] Manager**
Sure, some other time then. Bye for now.
**[00:08] Manager**
Sounds like I won't be getting
married anytime soon...
**[00:12] Mutou**
*I do, however, have arms.*
**[00:15] Mutou**
* I can use them to convey*
* my feelings to Lady Tsuki.*
**[00:18] Manager**
Nekomaru, where are—
**[00:21] (Flashback) Ueno**
*Uh, have you noticed that
Mutou-san doesn't have a head?*
**[00:24] Manager**
How did I not notice that sooner?
**[00:26] Mutou**
*Sir Manager?*
**[00:27] Mutou**
*He seems rather distressed.*
**[00:30] Akiba**
Yesterday, Tabata-san got mad at me and said:
"Don't ya know there are lines you don't cross?!"
**[00:35] Akiba**
Is it really that obvious to everyone else?
**[00:37] Adam**
Kind of.
**[00:38] Akiba**
I seriously envy Mutou-san.
**[00:41] Akiba**
I guess there's stuff you're
better off just not talking about.
**[00:47] Akiba**
The heck is this? She won't be able to read that!
**[00:50] Mutou**
*She won't?!*
**[00:51] Akiba**
Dude, it's basically code at this point.
**[00:53] Akiba**
Can't you write it like this?
**[00:53] Black sign**
Tasty bread festival
**[00:53] Word balloon sign**
Special
**[00:53] Word balloon sign**
Special
**[00:54] Mutou**
*Those things... are words?!*
**[00:54] Black sign**
Tasty bread festival
**[00:55] Black sign**
Tasty bread festival
**[00:56] Mutou**
*I thought they were illustrations...*
**[00:58] Akiba**
For real?
**[00:59] Mutou**
*I have run out of options.*
**[01:01] Mutou**
* This failure makes me question*
* why I was even revived...*
**[01:04] Adam**
Mutou-san.
**[01:07] Adam**
The important thing here
is what *you* want to do.
**[01:10] Mutou**
*What I want...*
**[01:12] Tsukiko**
It's a transfer. It's not like I can say no.
**[01:14] Tsukiko**
It's okay, though. I'm doing well.
**[01:17] Tsukiko**
Yeah, I have to clean out
my place when I get back...
**[01:20] Tsukiko**
Oh, that's right. It's three months
to the day since Mom died.
**[01:27] Tsukiko**
I'll call again when I'm done moving.
**[01:29] Tsukiko**
Take care of yourself, Dad.
**[01:33] Tsukiko**
Huh? Aren't you...
**[01:37] Akiba**
I'm *telling* you, we hafta let her
know that Mutou-san likes her!
**[01:42] Adam**
We can't do it for him.
**[01:43] Akiba**
But how will she find out if we don't tell her?!
**[01:45] Adam**
You've got a point, but...
**[01:46] Mutou**
* To think that my comrades would*
* care so deeply about my affairs...*
**[01:47] Akiba**
We owe it to him to tell her!
**[01:50] Akiba**
So what's the play?
**[01:51] Adam**
Mutou-san!
**[01:52] Mutou**
*I...*
**[01:56] Both**
Welcome.
**[01:56] Both**
Welcome.
**[01:57] Mutou**
*Lady Tsuki!*
**[01:58] Akiba**
We've got freshly made onigiri!
I'll give you a discount!
**[02:01] Adam**
You can't do that.
**[02:02] Tsukiko**
Ah, sorry. I just came to say goodbye.
**[02:05] Aakiba**
You did?
**[02:06] Tsukiko**
I've really enjoyed shopping here.
**[02:08] Tsukiko**
But this'll be my last visit to this store.
**[02:11] Akiba**
She says it's her last time!
**[02:14] Tsukiko**
I really love the merchandise
and atmosphere in here.
**[02:18] Tsukiko**
This is a parting gift.
**[02:20] Mutou**
*I have no way to convey my feelings...*
**[02:21] Adam**
Thank you very much.
**[02:23] Mutou**
*I cannot even say goodbye...*
**[02:25] Tsukiko**
It's been a pleasure.
**[02:29] Tsukiko**
Thank you for everything.
**[02:31] Mutou**
*Lady Tsuki...*
**[02:35] Akiba**
Are you okay with this? She's leaving now!
**[02:38] Adam**
No use crying over unspilled milk.
**[02:39] Mutou**
*But I...*
**[02:40] Akiba**
You want to tell her something, right?
**[02:44] Adam**
No, wait, it should be "spilled" milk.
**[02:46] ---**
Hey, wait, Mutou-san!
**[02:51] Tsukiko**
What did his face look like again?
**[02:55] Mutou**
*But I...*
**[02:57] Mutou**
*What exactly* can *I do?*
***SIGN*** Episode 11 "Nekomaru's Neck"
# E12 - The Neck of an Onigiri
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GX9UQD182/the-neck-of-an-onigiri)
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***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
***SIGN*** That is the
Bottleneck
**[00:05] Akiba**
Mutou-san, now ain't the
time to be making onigiri!
**[00:07] Akiba**
You might never see her—
**[00:09] Adam**
It's heart-shaped.
**[00:11] Akiba**
That's awesome!
**[00:13] Akiba**
It's a little corny, but it shows her how
you feel without the need for words!
**[00:16] Mutou**
*Sir Akiba!*
**[00:17] Adam**
Go after her, Mutou-san.
**[00:19] Mutou**
*Sir Adam!*
**[00:20] Both**
You can do it, Mutou-san!
**[00:20] Both**
You can do it, Mutou-san!
**[00:22] Mutou**
*I...*
**[00:23] Mutou**
*...am not Mutou!*
**[00:25] Mutou**
*My name is Yakichi!*
**[00:26] Mutou**
* It has been months since*
* I revived in this era.*
**[00:29] (Flashback) Tsukiko**
Thank you very much.
**[00:29] (Flashback) Tsuki**
Thank you, Yakichi.
**[00:32] Mutou**
* I am here to give Lady Tsuki*
* an onigiri wrapped in nori seaweed!*
**[00:35] Mutou**
* And to prove myself worthy of the support*
* Sir Adam and Sir Akiba have given me!*
**[00:42] Akiba**
Think he caught up to her?
**[00:45] Manager**
Is it really okay to have
a headless person working here?
**[00:56] Mutou**
*Lady Tsuki!*
**[00:57] Tsukiko**
Huh? Aren't you...
**[01:00] Tsukiko**
Guess I must be hungry.
**[01:02] Mutou**
*Then, here!*
**[01:04] Mutou**
*Oh, no! Because I was running...*
**[01:07] Tsukiko**
Is that for me?
**[01:09] Mutou**
*But...*
**[01:09] Tsukiko**
Thank you.
**[01:11] Mutou**
*Lady Tsuki, you are so kind.*
**[01:12] Tsukiko**
Would you like to split it with me?
**[01:15] Tsukiko**
For some reason, I always get anxious
at the thought of eating rice.
**[01:19] Tsukiko**
I wonder why...
**[01:21] Mutou**
*Lady Tsuki...*
**[01:23] Tsukiko**
Okay. Here we go.
**[01:26] Tsukiko**
Oh, wow! It's so delicious!
**[01:30] Mutou**
*I have no more regrets.*
**[01:32] Mutou**
*Now I can rest in peace...*
**[01:36] Mutou**
* ...and eat onigiri wrapped in*
* nori seaweed with Lady Tsuki.*
**[01:40] Mutou**
*With her?*
**[01:41] Mutou**
*I wanted to eat* with *Lady Tsuki?*
**[01:45] Tsukiko**
Aren't you going to eat yours?
**[01:47] Mutou**
*I... cannot eat.*
**[01:49] Mutou**
* Reviving in a body like this ensured*
* I would never be able to fulfill my wish...*
**[01:53] Tsukiko**
Don't you like rice either, Mutou-san?
**[01:56] Mutou**
*I...*
**[01:57] Tsukiko**
Wait, Mutou-san *is* your name, right?
**[01:59] Mutou**
*I am Yakichi, Lady Tsuki—*
**[02:03] Mutou**
*The only thing she cannot see is my face.*
**[02:09] Mutou**
* I imagine that explains how I was*
* able to encounter you again like this.*
**[02:14] Mutou**
* People in this age talk to one another*
* without looking at each other's faces.*
**[02:17] Akiba**
Boss, that's punk as hell!
**[02:19] Manager**
Mutou-kun made it for me, I think.
**[02:20] Mutou**
* That is why, even in this state,*
* I have been able to interact with people.*
**[02:21] Manager**
Ueno-kun!
**[02:23] Ueno**
Sorry for calling in sick...
**[02:25] Manager**
Don't sweat it! We're just glad you're here.
**[02:25] Mutou**
* Without a head, I am able to*
* endure sorrow without tears.*
**[02:30] Ueno**
Where's Mutou-san?
**[02:31] Adam**
We're all waiting for him.
**[02:32] Mutou**
* But I wish I could talk to Lady Tsuki*
* and my comrades at the store...*
**[02:36] Akiba**
I wonder when he's gonna be back...
**[02:38] Tsukiko**
I should get going.
**[02:41] Tsukiko**
Oh, it's a full moon tonight.
**[02:43] Mutou**
* Would I be better off with*
* a head or without one?*
**[02:49] Tsukiko**
It's so pretty.
**[02:51] Mutou**
*That's the only thing I'm not sure of...*
***SIGN*** Episode 12 "The Neck of an Onigiri"