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Pour some olive oil into a heated pan...

...and sauté some chopped onions and garlic. Don't let it burn.

Give me a sec. This garlic's not easy.

When it starts boiling, reduce the heat and gently stir.

-And now add bay leaves. -What'd she say?

Bay leaves? What the heck is that? Oh, no!

Hot!

My garlic! Hot!

I can't believe cooking is this difficult.

I gotta get something to eat.

I had an opportunity to learn how to prepare decent meals...

...back when I was hanging with 006, but I blew it.

Come on, 002. Quit meat-loafing around.

Everyone has to pitch in.

Cooking has never been my bag, man.

Well, it's time you put on a feedbag.

There's nothing wrong with learning something new.

-Come on, it's fun. -I've got better things to do.

What's better than the smell of simmering succotash?

I'm making myself hungry.

Come on! What type of lunatic creates a cyborg that gets hungry?!

I'm sorry, did I wake you up?

No, no. We're both early birds, aren't we?

A bit chilly this morning. You all right?

Yes, I'm fine.

I wanted to thank you for the dinner you made last night.

It's a small token considering all you've done for us.

I hope that you find your stay here to be restful.

What a wonderful spot. Finally, we can peacefully enjoy this fantastic location.

This would be a much happier place if all of you were still together.

Yes, but I'm afraid I can't ask for that.

They are all grown-ups and they have their own lives.

But I really wonder how they are doing.

-Gabore! -Pyunma!

Who are they? Investigating the Metal X?

Geotechnical engineers.

You won't believe how much they charge for useless reports.

I don't think it's their fault you can't continue digging right now.

I know, but it'd be nice to hear some encouraging news.

I've been unlucky for a long time.

Life is funny sometimes. Who'd have thought you'd hit bedrock...

...when you regained the Metal X mining rights.

This summer we had a long drought. And now this happens.

I must be cursed by some unlucky spell or something.

They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

Thanks for your insight.

It's great to see your face. I'm so glad that you're back.

You've got a lot of food here. Are you going to the Agatarus village?

They're suffering from the drought. They're in a bad way.

I'm gonna bring them some medical supplies and some food.

-Would you like me to go with you? -I would prefer to do it myself.

Last time I delivered food and supplies to them...

...it was really so rewarding. It makes me feel good.

-Very well. Just be careful, all right? -I will, thanks.

-What was that? -I'm afraid that we're stuck.

We gotta get this rear tyre up.

Unless we deliver this on time, we get fired.

You know how hard it is to find a job these days.

Then get in there and drive.

When I accelerate, push it from the back.

You darn fool! Not you again!

-You're incompetent! Get out! -Give him another chance, will you?

It was a mistake and there was no harm done.

Butt out. This doesn't concern you. This man's a hazard, I tell you.

But, well, it's unbelievable you were able to stop it. You're in one piece?

As you can see, I'm fine. Don't fire the driver.

Well, no one got hurt, but I'm not sure. He's got one more chance.

Oh, I had heard that he opened up a brand-new restaurant in Japan.

-What's his name, 00...? -Six.

I'm sure he's doing quite well for himself.

That's great. Should we drop by and see him later?

We can't go today. They're preparing for a special event.

He's expecting a very important guest this evening.

-Please, just this once, for me? -No, I'm not wearing that.

003, please. I don't ask for a lot. It's a big day for me.

The food critic, Mr. Tsuyama, is coming here tonight!

-Mr. Tsuyama? He's well-known. -Well, he's coming here.

He's rating my restaurant. Do you know what that means?

If he likes his food, he'll recommend us.

Chan's Magic Pan will be a hit! I'm desperate.

I know how important this is to you...

...but I'm not comfortable wearing that silly dress.

It's not like I'm asking you to wear a full kimono or anything.

Come on. I'm simply asking you to help me out. Won't you do that?

I said I'd help you, but I won't wear that thing.

All the girls wear it. It's the uniform here.

Please, I'm begging!

My regular waitress got food poisoning from sampling the appetizers.

-Won't you please help me? -I don't know.

There you are. That's really quite a costume.

-What, are you some kind of actor? -Not really. Thank you.

Forgot your change. Hey!

It's not working. We're over the side!

Hold on!

Boy, was that close. Are you all right?

Look, it's food!

Nuts! I hit a landmine.

You just gotta hang in there.

I don't think we'll make it out of here alive if I have to carry him.

-Let's go home. -Sure.

-Where you from? Are you Japanese? -Chinese.

You saved my life.

Hey, wanna grab a bite?

There are only two bags of flour left.

How sad.

The village is still a long way off.

I could carry them all the way there, but that wouldn't be very much help.

I'll come back.

Then again, it's better than nothing.

The kids are hungry. I won't fail them.

This piece of meat's tougher than trigonometry.

You don't know how to pick.

What do you mean? That's fresher than a sailor on shore leave.

You need to check more than just the freshness of the meat.

I want you to go back and get Grade A beef this time.

Go back again?

That's right. And don't go buying last week's stew meat.

Do I have to go back? Can't you just make do with what you have?

Even the best chef can't cook the best dishes without the best ingredients.

I need the best of everything or I won't be the best.

Are you happy now?

Can I call you Moo Goo Gai Pan? You look like my favourite dish.

Does this make me look fat?

I'd like to be seated in your section.

How lucky for us.

We found a great cabin and plenty of firewood to keep us warm.

What's lucky? We lost our job.

-That kind of stinks if you ask me. -Hey, we didn't get hurt.

Now we won't freeze to death. In my book, that's pretty lucky.

-Did you look for something to eat? -Yeah, there's no food in here.

This blizzard might just last for a week.

We might not freeze to death, but we could starve to death.

You ought to try looking on the bright side.

It'll all work out somehow, you know.

Why don't you get yourself some rest.

I'm starving. He's right.

If this storm keeps up, we will starve to death.

Hey!

Please, let go of me! I wanna die!

-No way. -Let me go.

-You're awake. Feeling better? -Why should I feel better?

There's a big blizzard outside.

You should have let me die out there anyway.

Without a job or in this cabin, I'm gonna starve to death either way.

Don't say that. Where there's a will, there's a way.

That's a load of bull!

Calm down. Otherwise, you'll tear the whole cabin apart.

Welcome to our restaurant, Miss Tsuyama.

The décor's really not too bad. Could use work.

-Guess what. The critic's here. -Good. Did he bring a big appetite?

You might say that.

But he's a she.

What are you saying? I've made a feast that's fit for a king, not a queen.

I'm back. I hope I'm not too late.

Oh, 009, just in time. I have to change my menu for a lady critic.

-Now, go get these items right away. -What? Not again.

I don't think this female critic will appreciate 003's dress...

...as much as a male critic would have, you know.

I heard that!

That's why you wanted me to wear this, you male chauvinist!

Now, don't break a nail over it. It was 007's idea, not mine!

Wait a minute. I wouldn't be mad at them if I were you.

We like you, really.

Do you have any food?

Yeah, but just a little. See?

I'm waiting! Such slow service.

I'm taking away 31 points for bad service.

Would you care for an apéritif, madam?

Wow, extra points for you!

Leaping litchi nut, 003. I can't believe you're still wearing that dress.

-Well, I guess it slipped my mind. -Admit it, you like wearing it now.

-Here. -I'm using only the centre section...

...for tonight's feast. You can throw that away.

I remember when 006 showed me how to cut this...

...when we were on the Dolphin.

Not that way.

You have to cut this vegetable in steps.

First into wedges and then julienne against the grain.

Careful. You're not trimming your nails. Here's how you do it. Understand?

-Yes, but... -If you don't cut it just right...

...you'll ruin it! You'll be serving a cardboard casserole.

Proper prep can make the difference between a dynamic dinner...

...or a dining-room disaster!

We can't just waste food and throw it away.

Besides, this reminds me of the Dolphin.

This is the only Chinese dish that I know how to cook.

Where did you learn to prepare food like that?

A buddy of mine is a great Chinese chef.

He taught me how to make that. I used to help him with the prep.

Make the portions smaller. We're not cooking for lumberjacks.

It makes me homesick. I just can't do anything right.

I was a failure in my country. I'm too ashamed to go back.

I went through a lot myself.

I'm not planning on going back home either.

You don't get lonely?

When I miss my home, I cook meals from my village.

And that reminds me of all the people and the places that I left behind.

That's one way I can still feel the warmth of my village.

And then somehow I feel a lot better.

It's amazing how food can bring you right back to a place in your memory.

Delicious! These are really good.

How'd you spot those potato flowers?

-Must have sharp eyes. -Just luck.

Hold on. You're German and you've never seen potato flowers?

-Unheard of! -Yeah, well, I'm sorry.

-What can I say? I'm a city boy. -Don't you know your heritage?

Your ancestors survived a drought by eating potatoes.

Without chives or sour cream either. I have a book that says so.

Why should that matter to me?

What matters to me is how long I'm gonna have to peel these potatoes.

006, I thank you...

...because your book on potatoes saved our lives.

-Are you talking to me? -No, just thinking of an old friend.

Hey!

Hey, there's a break in the weather.

It's clearing up. We made it through the storm.

We did. Things worked out fine.

I'm so glad I came. They appreciate even this little amount of food.

Come on! Put some muscle into it.

Stop yelling at me, man. I'm trying to help you out.

Learn to do this right. You never know when you'll need to knead dough.

Yeah, right. I doubt that.

You're absolutely right, 006. It came in very handy.

-Please, another. -Here.

-One more. -Okay.

Hey, waiter, what's taking so long? I'm taking 91 points away for service.

Please, ma'am, reconsider.

May I recite a sonnet for you as you wait?

I could tantalize you with some Macbeth.

Boring. No, thanks.

You're good-looking, but you got no talent, kid.

No talent? Look who's talking. She's got no taste.

Dinner is served. Sorry for the delay.

About time.

-Thanks for taking care of me. -Sure. Don't mention it.

When you find another job, remember what we went through.

This is strange.

You make me feel like I could just go out and find another job right away.

-Your optimism is contagious. -You think so?

I'm gonna let you in on a secret.

Before I met my friends, I was down on everything and everybody.

Is that so?

I do know that your first name is Albert.

-Would you mind if I called you Al? -Just don't call me late for dinner.

Don't get down on yourself. You did your culinary best.

I was so confident about tonight.

I only used the very best ingredients in my recipes.

I failed.

Hello. Did you enjoy your meal?

Well, the food was awful. Now, I gotta go.

-Hold on! What's my rating? -Minus 300 points. It's dreadful!

I can't believe it. My career is over.

What's that I smell? What?

-Ta-da! -Ta-da!

Good gravy! You didn't pull this out of the garbage, did you?

We couldn't throw away all your food scraps.

We thought we'd make a meal.

You taught all of us how to cook on the Dolphin.

Taste what we learned from studying with the greatest.

We wanted to show our appreciation for all you've done for us in the past.

What are you waiting for, pal? Go ahead. Dig in.

Oh, my goodness. Amazing. This is really quite tasty.

Using my scraps and your TLC...

...you've created this wonderful meal for me.

I'm just embarrassed at myself.

You've all shown me what's really important in this mixed-up world.

I got tears in my food, and I'm on a low-sodium diet.

Good evening.

Sorry to disturb you, but I'm going around this neighbourhood...

...to warn people about a con man.

-A con man? -A con woman, actually.

She pretends to be the food critic Tsuyama.

She says she wants to review your restaurant, shows up and eats for free.

That explains why she ran off when she heard the siren.

She was....

The con man!

That looks good. Did you make it yourself?

-Cooking reminds me of home. -Me too.

Now, I hope you all enjoy your meal. It is delicious.

And so easy to do, wasn't it?

Tune in tomorrow when I'll show you how to prepare oysters six ways.

Well, that's all for today. Goodbye.

006...

...I miss your cooking!