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 Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) 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 [01:38] Bread sign     Tasty [01:38] Bread sign     Bread [01:38] Bread sign     Bread [01:38] Bread sign     Tasty [01:38] Bread sign     Tasty [01:38] Bread sign     Bread [01:38] Bread sign     Bread [01:38] Bread sign     Tasty [01:38] Bread sign     Tasty [01:38] Bread sign     Bread [01:38] Bread sign     Bread [01:38] Bread sign     Tasty [01:38] Bread sign     Tasty [01:38] Bread sign     Bread [01:38] Bread sign     Bread [01:38] Bread sign     Tasty [01:38] Bread sign     Tasty [01:38] Bread sign     Bread [01:38] Bread sign     Bread [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 Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) 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 Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) 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 [00:49] Bread sign     Tasty [00:49] Bread sign     Bread [00:49] Bread sign     Bread [00:49] Bread sign     Tasty [00:49] Bread sign     Tasty [00:49] Bread sign     Bread [00:49] Bread sign     Bread [00:49] Banner sign     Extra onigiri in stock!! [00:49] Banner sign     Extra onigiri in stock!! [00:49] Banner sign     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... [00:54] Word balloon sign     Special [00:54] Word balloon sign     Special [00:54] Word balloon sign     Special [00:54] Word balloon sign     Special [00:54] Word balloon sign     Special [00:54] Word balloon sign     Special [00:55] Black sign     Tasty bread festival [00:55] Black sign     Tasty bread festival [00:55] Black sign     Tasty bread festival [00:55] Word balloon sign     Special [00:55] Word balloon sign     Special [00:55] Word balloon sign     Special [00:55] Word balloon sign     Special [00:56] Word balloon sign     Special [00:56] Word balloon sign     Special [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 Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) 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 [00:37] Black sign     Tasty bread festival [00:37] Word balloon sign     Special [00:37] Word balloon sign     Special [00:37] Word balloon sign     Special [00:37] Word balloon sign     Special [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 Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) 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 Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) 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 Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) 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 Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) 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 Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) 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 Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) 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     m 0 0 l 0 44 b 7 41 14 39 19 38 b 26 36 34 35 41 35 b 52 35 63 37 74 38 b 79 39 84 40 87 38 b 88 38 88 36 88 34 b 89 22 85 11 86 0 b 77 -3 68 -5 60 -6 b 48 -7 38 -6 28 -5 b 19 -4 8 -2 0 0 [00:53] Sign/Ueno     To Tabata-san [00:53] Sign/Ueno     Thanks for everything. [00:53] Sign/Ueno     Ueno [00:54] Sign/Ueno     m 0 0 l 0 44 b 7 41 14 39 19 38 b 26 36 34 35 41 35 b 52 35 63 37 74 38 b 79 39 84 40 87 38 b 88 38 88 36 88 34 b 89 22 85 11 86 0 b 77 -3 68 -5 60 -6 b 48 -7 38 -6 28 -5 b 19 -4 8 -2 0 0 [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     m 0 0 l 0 44 b 7 41 14 39 19 38 b 26 36 34 35 41 35 b 52 35 63 37 74 38 b 79 39 84 40 87 38 b 88 38 88 36 88 34 b 89 22 85 11 86 0 b 77 -3 68 -5 60 -6 b 48 -7 38 -6 28 -5 b 19 -4 8 -2 0 0 [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 Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) 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 Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) 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"