[♪ opening theme song playing]
[snoring]
[gasps]
[screams]
[panting]
Just a dream?
Why are you so loud?
I can't sleep because of you.
Oh, I'm sorry.
[THOMAS] This keeps happening.
I've been having so many nightmares lately.
Is it because of the incident?
[sighs]
[HENDERSON] I know of a top-notch
clinical psychiatrist if necessary.
[THOMAS] Anyway...
Mr. Henderson recommended you to me.
Very nice to meet you, Mr. Austin.
I'm happy that you decided to come and see me.
Have some tea.
Oh, that's so kind of you.
I've been having quite a bit of trouble sleeping lately.
I'm rather embarrassed to say
that the busjacking incident from the other day
may still be affecting me a bit.
[TWILIGHT] There's no need for you to be embarrassed.
[THOMAS] Uh...
That incident was terrifying,
and what you're experiencing now is quite normal.
The idea that "you'll be fine because you're an adult"
and "you have a weak mind"
couldn't be further from the truth.
My daughter was also involved that day,
so I can empathize.
Perhaps we can get back to normal together.
[THOMAS] Oh...
[THOMAS] He seems like a nice person.
You know, I heard some of the children
have been receiving counseling here as well.
Yes, our team has been working together
to help them process.
In cases like this, it's vital...
Thomas Austin.
As one of the tutors in residence,
he's close to the students and shares a bond with them.
Many famous graduates from the school
have grown up under his care.
He's been there for years.
He must have a wide network.
Him owing me a favor would be valuable.
[THOMAS] Right.
All right, then.
Why don't we start from the beginning of that day?
And ever since,
I've been waking up constantly from these nightmares.
Do you remember your dreams at all?
No, nothing once I wake up.
Have you been having any flashbacks to the incident?
[THOMAS] Um... It's hard to say.
But my hands simply won't stop shaking.
I'm tired all day.
And I feel more irritable for no obvious reason.
Did your symptoms begin after the incident?
Well, I think that's the case.
They did.
[TWILIGHT] Based on what he's saying,
where he looks, his mannerisms, his tone,
and knowing the surrounding circumstances...
I can't help but notice small incongruities,
like a bone stuck in my throat.
[THOMAS] Um...
Mm, Doctor, do you think I'll be able to hold onto
my teaching position at Eden College?
If I were to lose my job over this...
Please don't worry about that.
If this is an acute stress disorder,
most cases resolve naturally over time.
There's no rush.
Take as long as you need.
[TWILIGHT] All right, let's end here for today.
I'll see you again next Thursday.
Thank you very much for your help.
[door closes]
[NIGHTFALL] That man was lying about something.
Here's your schedule for this week.
Yes, but I'm not sure he realizes it.
You mind looking into that?
I'd be happy to.
[door opens]
[NIGHTFALL] We spoke for zero minutes
- and 12 seconds. - [door closes]
[Thomas groans] I don't feel like
I've been getting any better.
I've been moaning in my sleep again.
And then, of course, my wife yelled at me
to keep it down. [laughs nervously]
[TWILIGHT] So, have you two been married for long?
[THOMAS] Huh?
Uh, yeah.
It's been about 20 years at this point.
I see.
What sort of things have you talked about lately?
Talked? She always just tells me to be quiet.
I wouldn't consider that a conversation.
I'm confused.
What does my wife have to do with my treatment?
Well, have you told her that you've been coming to see me?
[gasps] No, of course I haven't!
I could never share that!
Why not?
Why? It's just...
I... I'm terrified.
Really? Why is that?
Because, I have no idea what she'll say
if I become even more useless.
[TWILIGHT] But you're such an accomplished teacher.
[THOMAS] She... She doesn't care about that!
I just need something that can help me
with the after effects of the incident.
Mr. Austin, I beg your pardon,
but I've spoken with several people close to you
over the past week.
Huh?
From them, I found out you've been experiencing
these symptoms for at least several months.
[Thomas gasps]
[THOMAS] No way!
The busjackers had to have caused this!
[grunts] My hands won't stop shaking.
I wonder if I'll be okay at the entrance ceremony.
[GIRL] Teacher? Teacher!
Uh? Forgive me. I was lost in thought.
Mr. Austin, sorry, but you look quite pale.
Should we ask someone else to lead this museum trip?
I'm just short on sleep. I'll be all right.
[Thomas stutters, mutters]
These symptoms have been interfering
with your daily life, have they not?
Something scares you more than the busjacking.
[THOMAS'S WIFE] Why aren't you as productive
as you used to be?
Maybe I should report you to the State Security...
Go wash your brain out with the laundry...
You'd be more useful to me if I could grind you up
for hamburg steak.
What? I thought you said anything was fine.
No!
It has to be because of the busjacking.
Yeah, it's my fault. All of it is my fault!
They insisted on admitting me to the hospital.
I've been sleeping a lot better since I don't have to listen
to your incessant teeth grinding.
Tell them that they should keep you here permanently.
Obviously, you'll be paying for this yourself.
[screams]
[TWILIGHT] Mr. Austin, you're okay!
[Thomas panting] There's no way that's possible!
How could my wife be more upsetting
than those terrorists?
[TWILIGHT] Everyone's fears look a bit different.
The only way to get past this is to accept how you really feel.
[Thomas whimpers]
Dr. Forger, you have to tell me what to do!
The only way forward is to face your fear.
You're going to have to talk to her.
I can't! No matter what I say,
the only thing she'll ever respond with
is an exasperated sigh!
[whimpers]
Let's remain calm and try to track down the cause of this.
That's the problem.
I don't have the slightest idea.
[TWILIGHT] You stood her up on your anniversary.
You won't help with housework or childcare.
You leave dirty socks out and fight with her mother.
Plenty of reasons right there.
Maintaining a healthy relationship
is no easy task.
For example, I try to be extremely considerate
when I'm at home.
If my true identity was revealed
or our marriage ended,
it's a matter of life or death for me.
I guess I try to pay attention to my wife's expressions.
Expressions are just one piece.
Can you tell how she feels
by the tone of her voice or her body language?
You can pick up on quite a lot of things,
such as how fast she breathes or blinks,
even the weight of her footsteps.
Incredible! You're able to do all of that?
[NIGHTFALL] Twilight, that's impossible for normal people.
Most importantly,
you need to properly express your gratitude for her.
And you should acknowledge your role
in the household as well.
Start by doing whatever you can think of to help her.
But there's no way!
I've been trying to do what I can
to be a better husband,
but I lose the capacity to speak.
Or my hands shake and I mess up.
It all backfires.
[TWILIGHT] How scared of his wife is he?
In that case, we'll start with treatment
to reduce the symptoms of your trauma.
Now, facing your fears can be very painful at first.
But it'll take longer to recover if you keep avoiding it.
You need to acknowledge your fear,
and after that, you can gradually start to conquer it.
[THOMAS] Do you think I can do that?
[TWILIGHT] Of course. We'll get through this together.
Close your eyes and relax your breathing.
I'd like you to begin by remembering
a time when your wife scared you.
All right.
[Thomas groans]
[screams]
Stop it!
Please don't look at me like that
when you have a knife in your hand!
Mr. Austin, you're safe!
You're at the clinic with me. Everything's all right!
Wait! Hold on!
Stop rubbing those onions into my eyes!
I swear I'll never eat your pudding
without permission again!
[TWILIGHT] They've been waging wars
over socks and pudding?
[THOMAS] My eyes! My eyes!
[TWILIGHT] Real marriages seem challenging.
[NIGHTFALL] If I were your wife,
I'd never do something like that to you, Twilight.
[TWILIGHT] Good morning, Mr. Austin.
Tell me, how have things been going this week with your wife?
It's taking time,
but I'm slowly finding I'm able to speak to her again.
That's the first step toward getting better.
[NARRATOR] And so the world became
just a little more peaceful.
Ugh! Why won't it ever end?
I'm so tired!
All right, good luck with the overtime!
You wanna go out and grab a couple of drinks?
[CHIEF] Great idea!
[Camilla snarls]
If you'd like, I'd be happy to help you!
Seriously? You're such an angel, Yor!
I also haven't had the chance to properly thank you
for teaching me how to cook.
That's right. You definitely owe me big time.
Sharon, can you pitch in?
Oh, come on. Really?
♪
I've noticed you've been starting conversations
with us a lot more lately.
Huh? If I'm bothering you, I'll never do it again!
No, it's not a problem.
[YOR] She's right.
I used to avoid interacting with others
so it was easier to keep my work
as an assassin a secret.
It's strange, though.
In some ways, I have even more to hide now.
Like my marriage.
Is your daughter doing okay?
After the busjacking, I mean.
Yes! Our Anya is already back to normal!
I don't think it bothered her much.
Good, I'm glad to hear.
Knock it off, ladies! Less yapping and more typing!
[SHARON] You're one to talk.
♪
[BOTH] We're all done!
Then I guess I'll head home now.
Thanks for your help!
You're actually pretty useful in a pinch!
Oh, man, I'm starving.
At least you're covering dinner,
'cause it would suck to have to cook.
[scoffs] Yeah, sure.
[SHARON] You're coming too, right, Yor?
- [YOR] Uh? - [BOTH] Huh?
Are you sure that's all right?
[CAMILLA] I mean, I guess you can.
[MILLIE] This is a first.
I'll go ahead and make us a reservation.
[YOR] It wouldn't hurt.
Going out to dinner with co-workers is very normal!
Oh, I should probably call my husband
and let him know that he doesn't need to cook for me.
What? And I guess I'm supposed to treat you, too?
[CAMILLA] Honestly,
I wish Dominic was more cutthroat
to get ahead at work.
God damn it!
You gotta cut all of their throats in order to win!
I had no idea you were like this
when you got drunk, Yor.
[slurring] Oh, that's right, my name is Yor. Thank you.
Millie, you didn't need to give her that much.
[MILLIE] I only asked her to have one drink with us.
By the way, how have you been lately?
Are things going well with your husband?
- [Yor gasps] - Yeah, tell us about him!
Is he still all lovey-dovey with you?
No, I mean...
Since we have a child, we don't--
What? You can still flirt with each other
when you have kids.
Wouldn't you agree, Sharon?
I barely flirted with my husband in the first place.
[Yor slurring] Well, Loid and I live
a quiet and peaceful life together.
What do you mean by "peaceful?"
I'll bet there's something he does that pisses you off.
[CAMILLA] I need to hear all the ways
your relationship is failing.
[MILLIE] I can't wait to tell you
that you should dump that loser already!
I don't think I have any grapes.
[TWILIGHT] Yor, I just finished making dinner!
I got an extra bag of Bond's food, just in case.
The city hall paperwork?
I already took care of it.
I also called the gas company for you.
I bet you're tired.
I'll go ahead and clean everything up,
so you can go take a bath.
Nope, nothing.
You liar! There is just no way!
Seriously. No man has ever been that flawlessly perfect!
Know what it is?
He's running an elaborate marriage scam on you,
and you're being conned, girl!
You gotta ditch him real fast before he steals all your money!
[YOR] No! He would never!
I'm the one who's been deceiving him.
Then, is it normal for couples to have lots of fights?
Yes! It's very normal!
All the lovey-dovey parts are at the beginning.
Lots to complain about when you live together.
Oh, every time he shows up insanely late to a date
and just laughs it off,
I fantasize about shoving my fist down his throat.
I feel the same way when my husband wastes our money
and makes stupid excuses.
Yeah, totally! I'm always about two seconds away
from stabbing my guy
when he nags me about my hobbies.
[Yor gasps]
[YOR] I had no idea.
I guess everyone who's dating
or married are secret assassins, too.
Shopkeeper never told me anything about that.
Am I the strange one
because I was an assassin before I got married?
What do I do now?
Maybe they can tell me more about this.
No, calm down, Yor. Keep it together.
Play the part.
Act like you became an assassin
after you got married.
Wait! I get murderous thoughts all the time about Loid.
Super violent ones!
- Yeah, like when? - Huh?
Um, when he, uh...
I...
like my omelets on the sweet side,
but Loid worries about Anya's health.
So he never makes them sweet the way I like 'em,
and it bugs me a whole lot,
so I think about stabbing him a little.
I actually don't care how he makes them at all.
Wait, that's it?
Food preferences are important, but...
If that's what makes you wanna murder him,
you might wanna see a doctor, Yor.
- [gasps] - If my husband made food for me,
I wouldn't complain.
[CAMILLA] You don't have to try so hard to make things up.
[YOR] But it's true.
We're a very normal family
that gets into fights every day and we stab each other.
You gotta believe me.
[CAMILLA] Nothing about that is normal.
Listen to me!
Everything about Loid pisses me off to no end!
It fills me with righteous and murderous furry!
Okay, whatever.
[sighs, gulps]
[gasps]
[YOR] This is no good.
I need to prove that I'm serious,
or they're gonna report me to the government.
Alcohol, give me strength!
[SHARON] Hey, slow it down! Yor!
[ALL] Uh...
[ALL] Uh?
Please excuse me. [hiccups]
[CAMILLA] Get back here!
♪
[wind blowing]
You're asking for me to give you permission
to kill your husband in order to preserve your marriage?
I believe it's necessary.
[SHOPKEEPER] Hm.
Very well, then.
If it helps make the world a more beautiful place.
You know,
wanting to kill someone over an omelet
strikes me as rather abnormal behavior.
[slurring] I'm sorry, Loid.
I'm very normal, and in order to make sure
no one finds out I'm an assassin,
I must kill you.
[yells]
[Twilight screams]
Papa! Mama!
Please stop fighting!
Anya will eat all the sweet omelets,
so you can stop, please!
[Yor whimpering]
Excuse me, ma'am,
but we ask that you don't take our cutlery with you.
So please... [gasps]
I can't do it! Killing him would be wrong!
And Shopkeeper would never give me permission
to do that.
- [laughs] - What were you doing?
- Was that some kind of joke? - You're funny!
[CAMILLA] Okay, you proved that you and your husband
are the perfect couple. [blows raspberry]
It really isn't like that, though, I swear!
[SHARON] This is silly. Let's call it a night
so Yor can go back to her little love nest.
- [MILLIE] For real? - Dang it!
I bet you start making out with him
as soon as you get home tonight.
I most certainly will not!
Aw! Welcome home kisses are cute!
I can't do that!
And then they'll take a bath together.
I would never!
[whimpering]
[CAMILLA AND SHARON] Since when is she adorable?
For real, though,
welcome home kisses are perfectly normal.
It's true.
No matter what gripes you have, you can at least do that.
Every night!
- [YOR] Huh? - Everyone does it.
- It's not like it's a big deal. - [YOR] What?
Welcome home kisses are normal?
Yeah. Can we get the check?
♪
Cast your bets.
Twenty-five pents says she won't.
Maybe we overdid it a little bit.
[CAMILLA] She's just, like, so pure.
It's kind of embarrassing to watch.
[MILLIE] She's surprisingly fun to talk to, though.
[SHARON] We should invite her out again sometime.
[door closes]
- Welcome home, Yor. - [Yor gasps]
Did you have a good time?
I'm glad that her relationship
with her co-workers is improving.
We...
[TWILIGHT] Mm?
Maybe it didn't go well?
[YOR] Welcome home kiss. Welcome home kiss!
Welcome home kiss!
[screams]
I can't...
[TWILIGHT] Whoa.
Still a bit tipsy? I've got you.
[YOR] He's gonna kiss me! I can't escape!
No. I can't.
If I don't stop, I'm gonna end up hurting Loid again.
I might end up killing him without even meaning to!
You mush resist, Yor! Resist!
[squeals]
[YOR] Kiss... aah!
[TWILIGHT] What?
What kind of drinks did they have
that got you this drunk?
[Yor crying] I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
[Anya snores]
[TWILIGHT] It's all right!
How about we get you a glass of water...
[Anya groans]
[TWILIGHT] Yor, calm down!
Papa and Mama are flirting really loud tonight. [sighs]
[♪ closing theme song playing]
And now, some space related news.
As the space race between
the East and the West intensifies,
Director Gallagher of Experimental...
[EWEN] Woah!
Does that mean they're gonna launch Orthos Seven?
I'm so excited!
Assuming that it doesn't blow up.
[gasps] How could you say that?
Lord Damian, you're just being a poop stain!
No, I am not.
Just saying they're rushing development
because they don't want to lose to the west.
I don't understand why you'd want to go to a place
where there's no air and you'd die.
Plus, there's no good snacks.
Neither one of you understands
just how amazing space really is!
Hey, classes are gonna start soon.
[ANYA] Nyah, boom! Kaboom!
The rocket ship is gonna land on the Moon.
Everybody, look out! Swoosh!
[DAMIAN] Hmm.
I think the news about the space program
fired up her sense of adventure.
[chuckles] You're a kindred spirit
who truly understands the wonders of space!
I wanna build a castle on the Moon
and live there forever.
[EWEN] I know, right? That would be so cool!
The color and shape of your rocket ship,
it's gotta be an Orthos K-Class!
I don't know.
[EWEN] Did you know that Director Gallagher
designed that model eight years ago?
- [ANYA] You're really brainy! - [chuckles]
Oh, yeah?
Space exploration is under control of the government.
When I get into politics,
I'll make it so that anybody can take trips to the Moon,
or whatever it is you're talking about.
Mayday! Mayday!
We've got a fire in the cockpit!
Stay calm, Vice Captain!
No! Do something or it'll blow up!
[Becky sighs]
You're going to have to speak up if you want her to hear you.
[EWEN] We managed to escape just in time!