# That is the Bottleneck
The employees at the Hot Hot Mart may seem a bit ordinary. But not everything is as it seems—especially with Muto, the mysterious worker whose face is concealed and is followed around by an ominous cat. See what happens before the next shift ends!
# 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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Bread
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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"