♪ I'll light the fire ♪
♪ You place the flowers in the vase ♪
♪ That you bought today ♪
♪ Staring at the fire ♪
♪ For hours and hours ♪
♪ While I listen to you ♪
♪ Play your love songs ♪
♪ All night long ♪
♪ For me ♪
♪ Only for me… ♪
Mukai-san, a candidate for the new governor of Tokyo
who had been abducted,
has been found just one hour after the ransom demand was made.
Currently, there is no information as to why Mukai-san was abducted
or how she was brought to safety.
- ♪ Such a cozy room ♪ - ♪ Such a cozy… ♪
Gaku!
♪ By the evening sunshine through them ♪
♪ Fiery gems for you ♪
♪ Only for you ♪
♪ Our house ♪
♪ Is a very, very, very fine house ♪
♪ With two cats in the yard ♪
♪ Life used to be so hard ♪
♪ Now everything is easy ♪
♪ 'Cause of you ♪
♪ And our ♪
♪ I'll light the fire ♪
♪ While you place the flowers In the vase ♪
♪ That you bought today ♪
Wow, you are really easy to read.
What?
You always have that smile on your face when it's time for gyudon.
- What are you talking about? - Oh, come on, man.
It's like you have a tattoo of gyudon on the side of your face.
I mean, uh,
it's definitely not the gyudon.
It's the gyudon girl. My bad.
- All right, all right. - You sly dog!
Why haven't you talked to her yet?
If I were you, I already would have.
Just ask her out. It's easy.
- No, it's really not. - Yeah, it is.
You just say, "Would you like to go out to eat with me this weekend?"
Oh, wait.
That's all you ever do with her, am I right?
That's not the problem.
So then, what is the problem?
Stop holding yourself back. Just talk to her.
You're never gonna get anywhere if you keep making excuses for yourself.
You know, I've got a good feeling the two of you would make a good couple.
You're done?
Let's go to the last stop.
Sure.
It's already been three days.
- Do you think they'll show? - I wonder.
Why steal and then return it?
What happened with the lights? What happened?
Hey! Up there!
- Look over there, look! - What?
Hey, nice work today.
Huh? Aren't you coming?
Oh, I can't make it. I've got plans tonight.
Good luck, lover boy.
Welcome!
MEAL TICKET
BEEF BOWL, EXTRA ONIONS, RAW EGG
Extra broth, onion, raw egg.
Extra broth, extra green onion, and raw egg.
I'm sorry for laughing.
It's, um, extra broth, extra onion, and a raw egg.
Your order's always the same.
Large, tons of garlic, kimchi on top.
Right.
Mine's always the same too.
Here you go.
You're probably working really hard.
Yeah, but I start late.
Hmm. What kind of work is it that you do?
I fill up all the vending machines around here.
- Oh, I see. - Yeah.
Do you mind if I ask what your name is?
My…
It's okay.
It's all right, um… yeah.
Tawara Haru.
Tawara-san.
Ito Karen.
Ito-san.
Ito-san, would you maybe like to possibly join…
Hello?
Yes, I'll be right there.
Uh, I'll, um, see you next time.
Have a good night.
Any survivors?
None so far.
Looks like the media's here, so be careful.
Coming through. Please stay back.
Put it down for a moment. Hey, don't touch his head.
Get a photo.
I'm on it, boss.
I have a few questions. How many people are dead?
Morning.
62, 63,
64, 65, 66,
67, 68, 69…
- Morning, Riku! - Aw, man!
- I lost count. - What are you counting?
There's something weird about our house. Look.
Riku, breakfast.
- Oh, you're home. - Morning.
Grandma, breakfast is ready.
Yeah!
Crude oil prices are continuing to rise.
The price of regular gasoline…
Grandma?
What the--
Weren't you just…
Hmm. Okay.
All industries have been on high alert about the situation.
- Morning. - Morning.
Looks good.
Gaku.
Good morning.
And now for our next story.
A brass lion incense burner,
which was stolen from the exhibition room at Odawara Castle,
mysteriously returned last night.
The incense burner,
which is considered to be associated with Hojo Ujimasa,
disappeared mysteriously only three days ago.
Late last night, while police were on patrol--
You're eating.
Haru.
Come to work at the brewery.
I told you I don't want to.
You will be in charge of it eventually.
I'm not cut out for it.
That's true.
Nagi can take over.
Brewing sake? No, thanks.
I'm only interested in doing one thing.
What?
Come on, tell me.
You're the same. Right, Dad?
You're just a shinobi like I am.
Here. Do these too.
Do 'em yourself.
Oh. Who…
I'm gonna drop 'em.
Kyotani-kun, I'm done.
- Wanna go now? - Yeah.
- Wait, really? - Why not? Let's go.
- But what about class? - What about it?
We'll skip it.
- Mm-hmm. - 'K, bye!
- Want breakfast? - I already ate.
- See ya later. - I'm going to bed.
Morning.
Today's lucky color.
Mom.
Hmm? What is it?
Is our family very rich?
Why do you ask?
None of my friends live in a house this big.
I guess we're lucky. Just Eat.
Then are we poor?
Riku, stop asking questions. Eat your food.
- Just one more. - One more.
Am I adopted?
What?
I think I'm different from everybody else.
You're the same.
Riku……you're normal.
Our whole family… are all the same.
Normal, right.
Oh, not again.
Sh!
Go on! Shoo!
Get lost!
Hey! Hey!
We could fix up the house with that pigeon.
You get that, right?
Next time, use the ladder!
Be normal.
What if someone sees you?
Yeah. Normal, my ass.
God.
That's so loud.
MAKE JAPAN STRONG VOTE MUKAI
TAWARA BREWERY
Good morning.
RESIGNATION LETTER
What's this?
Apologies.
The brewery. It's over.
The funds won't even last to next year.
Uh…
- There has to be something we can-- - There is.
You can accept the subsidy from the government.
Uh…
That's something we…
And why can't we?
Even though it's a public subsidy?
I've been trying to fix this for six years.
I can't anymore. I can't.
Just give me a little time.
- All right? - How much more time?
You have no funding, no plan.
And where's your successor, huh?
These past 28 years have been a pleasure.
Nishio-san, please wait!
Someone's here to see you.
Ah, Tawara-san. Hamashima, Cultural Affairs.
I came by to refresh you about our agency's policy
on subsidies for the preservation of cultural properties.
Excuse us.
- Take a five. - Oh. Yes, sir.
Let me introduce you to the new guy.
Oki, say hello.
Oki Masamitsu.
It's an honor to meet you. I feel like I'm dreaming.
Are… are you real?
I'm actually meeting a descendant of the legendary Hattori Hanzo.
- I could die happy right now. - Please stop that.
What do you want? Why are you here?
I sent a carrier pigeon. Did you get the message?
If I see another one of your pigeons, I'll break its neck and feed it to my cat.
A new shinobi threat has recently showed up.
The shinobi's are done!
I'm pretty sure we ended all the Fumas.
You're aware of the pleasure cruise incident?
It looks like a new kind of poison was used there.
Why don't you just let the police handle that?
It's too much for them.
I want you to come back to work for us.
Only shinobi can help.
Get lost.
We're just a normal family now.
Is everyone satisfied then with being a normal family these days?
What's that?
Your brewery is on its last legs, right?
What would Gaku think if he saw you now?
Why don't you say his name to me again?
The Tawara's are the only ones who can help.
I have no intention of putting my family in danger again.
- Sir, do you have a second? - Hmm?
- They were just leaving. - Yes.
I appreciate you taking time out of your day.
Sorry.
You're late.
Sorry.
Wow, amazing!
Yeah, it is.
What are you… doing?
Nagi-chan.
Will you be my girlfriend?
Um, I can't.
Why not?
It's not you, Kyotani-kun.
It's just
a rule.
A rule? What do you mean?
Sorry.
I don't really know how to explain it, but
I'm just a weirdo.
But I like that about you.
That's why I've been skipping school with you.
And I'm eating less meat.
I'm sorry.
Can we just be friends?
I thought you felt the same way.
- Excuse me. - Yes?
Can you tell me where I can find salt?
Oh, it's going to be in aisle six.
Okay, thank you.
- Thank you. Have a nice day. - Next, please.
Uh, excuse me. I need to get by.
Sorry.
Come on.
Excuse me. You dropped thi--
You passed.
That kindness of yours will help lead us to the success of our solar eclipse.
It's almost time.
Wait for instructions.
Detective?
Hello, Detective.
- We're glad you're here. - Ah.
Omi-san!
- I think I'm cursed. - Huh?
I said I was cursed.
I was hoping I wouldn't have to deal with these steal-and-returns.
It's probably gonna be another black mark on my career.
I really wonder what the point of all this is.
Beats me.
Maybe some kind of training?
Training for what?
- This? - Yeah.
WILL BRING IT BACK IN 3 DAYS
I guess we wait.
Get the tent, huh?
- Are we camping? - You could say that.
Okay.
I knew you'd do it, Nagi.
But the most important thing is…
Is to sneak back in and return it without getting caught.
Mm-hmm.
Ooh! I wish I could tell everyone what I did!
You should be proud.
Hmm?
Shinobi becomes one with the shadows.
Nobody knows we exist.
But we are the defenders of this country.
Remember, don't skip training.
Yeah, I promise.
Don't tell anyone.
All right, Hanzo?
Oh great.
NINJA-STYLE GRAPPLING HOOK
YOUR ORDER HAS BEEN PLACED.
Okay!
Your family runs a sake brewery.
Which means you can drink as much sake as you want, huh?
Hey, I'll take over if you don't want it.
It sounds amazing.
Go ahead and knock yourself out, man.
Yeah, right!
If you're letting it go that easy, I don't want it.
- Why not? You can have it. Here. - Oh.
Time to get it on with gyudon.
- Yep. Let's go. - Okay.
Huh?
Is that the only thing you eat?
Huh?
I mean, are there other types of food you like eating too?
Uh, well, I eat gyudon…
I, um…
I'm trying to ask you out.
Yeah.
What?
How's tomorrow?
Uh, yes.
Can I…
Okay.
What are you in the mood for?
Something other than gyudon would be good.
Okay.
I'll call you, then.
- Thanks a lot! - See you again!
Coming right up.
That smell's gonna stick.
Don't forget that both romance and eating meat are against the rules.
That's really too bad. She is pretty.
Are you feeling lonely?
We can set you up with someone who's been vetted if you want.
That's exactly what your parents did.
But you already knew that.
Or do you plan on… maybe staying a virgin your entire life?
- Thanks for the food. - Thank you very much.
Your little crush is dangerous.
Let me show you
why she is here every night.
Hmm?
Haru.
Open the door.
It's time.
Come to the brewery.
What are you talking about?
You are taking over at some point.
Isn't the sake brewery just a front?
Give it up.
It's been handed down through generations.
We can't survive without it.
Riku is still really young.
- There's school expenses… - Ask someone else.
Haru.
You're my oldest son now.
I'm sure it's what
Gaku would want.
I'm not.
I can't replace Gaku, okay?
Whenever you are ready,
I will be waiting.
Please.
Don't kill me.
I have a future ahead of me.
Just like the future ahead of you.
I'm begging you.
Tell me who ordered you to come here.
We only serve our cause, not man.
Every shinobi serves a lord. Who ordered you here?
You know nothing about us.
We Fuma serve no one.
Fuma will meet their end.
Remember this moment.
We Fuma Kotaro will never die.
I'll meet you again at the Demon Gate.
She's a reporter, sniffing around the pleasure cruise incident.
Yeah. And?
She's sticking her nose too close into shinobi territory.
It might not be you that she's after, but the whole Tawara family.
Investigate her.
You know I'm done with missions.
Haru… think about it.
We eliminate people who become aware of the secret of shinobi,
along with any shinobi who are exposed.
Go ahead. I'd like to see you try.
You think I won't be willing to do that?
The world doesn't need shinobis.
I'm counting on you.
7-17-22, ROKUYA, TAITO WARD PORT HEIGHTS #608
Stop right there.
SORRY, I CAN'T MEET UP TODAY AFTER ALL
Nice to see you, Yoko.
It's been a while, Hama-san, hasn't it?
Pepper?
Is the Tawara family that strapped for money, hmm?
Or
is this just a case of being bored to death, huh?
Why don't we get to the point?
You've been using your shinobi skills without being authorized to do so.
That is a punishable offense.
You're asking me to accept a mission, and you'll overlook it.
- You do get to the point. - What's the pay?
The police won't get involved. That should be enough compensation.
We have house expenses, kids in school,
and you know how the sake brewery is doing.
What's the pay?
The same as it was six years ago.
I'm in.
Tell me what you need.
You're aware of the pleasure cruise incident?
112.
113.
114.
115.
NINJA-X STARTED FOLLOWING YOU
POSTS: 42 - FOLLOWERS: 1 - FOLLOWING: 0
YOU CALL YOURSELF A SHINOBI?
WHO IS THIS?
THE BEST SHINOBI ARE LIKE SHADOWS
- Did anyone follow you? - Nobody. No one followed me.
Why me?
No one else took me seriously.
What information do you have?
The boat incident. It's just a rumor that everyone died.
Someone survived.
That's who did it.
Can you give me a name?
Promise you'll publish this.
The boat was a test. Something worse is being planned.
Not drinking?
Probably hard to with that mask on.
What about a name? Do you have that?
- Can you come with me? - What?
I can show you that I have proof!
Can you repeat that?
Never mind! Forget it.
I'll just tell you!
The yellow flower is--
- Alone? Want something to drink? I'll buy. - Excuse me.
- There's seats in the back. - Let's go there.
♪ It's a mistake going back ♪
♪ They tell me That nothing's the same ever again ♪
♪ But when you walked through the door ♪
♪ It was just like before ♪
♪ Oh, nothing's changed, no… ♪
♪ When I saw you again, little girl ♪
♪ Something stopped here inside And I wanted to hold you ♪
♪ And tell you I loved you Just like before ♪
♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh-oh ♪
♪ This is just one day, but one day… ♪
What happened? Somebody call for an ambulance!
Is he okay? Oh my God!
♪ Give me just one day And we will begin all over again… ♪
Is he okay?
♪ You didn't mean to hurt me before But you did ♪
♪ You did ♪
♪ But now you're sorry now, I know ♪
♪ Oh, you're sorry now, I can see ♪
♪ 'Cause when you saw me again ♪
♪ You smiled at me then Like nothing's changed, no ♪
♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh-oh ♪
♪ This is just one day ♪
♪ But one day is enough To start all over again ♪
♪ Give me just one day And we will begin all over again ♪
♪ It's gonna be easy this time, I know ♪
♪ I know ♪
♪ Come on, just try me one more time ♪
♪ I know it's gonna work out just fine ♪
♪ Start all over ♪
♪ Again ♪