Original subtitles

Say, do you know about 'Don Quixote?'

He was a man who sees himself as a legendary knight.

Don Quixote's squire is Sancho Panza, whom he takes along...

...on a journey full of adventure stories.

But even if people laugh at him and be taken for a fool...

he sincerely believes in himself and still pushes on...

like confronting huge windmills and continues to fight without giving up.

To think that such a person really exists...

Someone who can surely save children suffering in the dark...

...even at the point of risking his life...

I dreamed of such a person when I was a child.

I would say, 'Don Quixote, come quickly.'

This home had been reported.

Shirota, do you want to try it today?

Eh? Are you sure?

Go ahead, show me what you got.

Yes!

Ah, bad...

What are you doing?

They have yet to receive the notice of the order of temporary protection.

If we enter the premises without permission we could be accused of illegal trespassing...

...under the Penal Code Article no. 130.

-Never mind that. -Ah! Ah!

-Ah! Ah! -What?

-Who are you? -Good morning!

We're from the Keihin Child Counseling Center, I am Shirota.

What do you want? It's so early in the morning.

Actually, we received a report...

...that 'there are loud noises' coming from this house.

Are you having some sort of trouble?

That's just nothing.

You do have a 13 year old daughter, are you having a difficult time with her?

Mizuki is a nice and gentle child.

We have brought these things along...

We hope that you could read this guide on how...

Seems fine to me. Looks like the report was some sort of misunderstanding.

-No, it's not. -But...

-Come on now...! -But she says her daughter is a good and gentle girl.

Listen, will ya? Didn't you see the bandage on her?

Isn't that a bit suspicious?

Oh, I see what you mean.

Actually, I was worried about that, too.

You guys are so insistent!

Ma'am, why do you have those bandages?

Are you suffering because of your daughter's domestic violence?

Those wounds on your hand look painful.

Pardon me but...

...seeing someone's heart getting hurt...

I also feel your pain.

A mother with such parental tenderness...

She doesn't appeal to our emotions nor gives a reaction, so it must be a false report.

Hey, Shirota-kun... the whole point of this is the child, isn't it?

Don't you think there's something off here?

Well, Nishiwake-san, I'll do it... just in case you're right.

-Shut up! -Mizuki!

Get out of my way!

How long will you guys be here... Buzz off already!

-Get lost! -Shirota...

-Leave it to me. I know the psychological state of these kids. -Yes.

A major cause of domestic violence is lack of parental affection...

...or excessive love was given.

I certainly do understand what you're feeling, ok?

That's why, you are acting in a violent manner, right?

I do know the pain you're feeling.

Anyway? You can talk to me about it, just in case you want to?

Ok?

-This way. -Boss.

Yoshi~.

-Break it down. -Yes!

This is the Sabashima Group... open up!

Outta my way! Hey!

Orya! Bring me a motherf*kin' key for this goddam door!

-Boss! -What?

I think that door has to be pulled.

Idiot! Ya think this is some kinda joke to ya?

Boss, sorry, please pull it.

-Ok... let's pull it. -Yes.

Ah! Ya bastard! Wait ya bastards!

We're sorry...

-You motherf***er! -Oww oww...!

Please forgive us.

Orah~!

Boss.

You people think you can run away from us without paying back your loan, huh?

Say something, ya bastards.

Damn you~!

You sure are stupid.

Owww~!

Nine... eight...

it's 1,090,315 yen. [$14,000]

-Still lacks 100 yen [$1.30] -Pay 100 yen more, ya bastard!

It's only 100 yen, can you please overlook it?

'Only' huh?

Even if it's just 100 yen, a loan is a loan!

We're not finished with ya unless ya pay back the exact amount!

Yes...

['Keihin Child Counseling Center']

Listen now, when a person says something, you listen properly.

That's a basic rule in our work, ok?

But I did listen properly.

All you did was talk and relied on the manual, too.

You have to read the atmosphere...

...the person's expression, etcetera, and apply them all in your counseling.

Oh, I see what you mean... you want me to improvise, huh?

Shirota-kun, what did you do?

I entrusted to him the home visit but he wanted to get out of there fast.

But I did my best, I just run out of ideas.

You ought to have thought about it first. You're always like that.

So unreliable. Only comes up with excuses.

Always bringing up the topic of how painful it is for him.

I do feel their pain, ok?

But you know...

...I do try to work hard and do my best everyday.

Now, now... don't look so down-hearted.

Guys we all know that Shirota-kun will be able to hit the mark one of these days.

-You really think so? -No we certainly don't.

Nanba-san, you don't mean that, right? Here, here...

I have no time for this.

Ok.

Oh, well, each person is useful in his own way.

-Here you go. -Yes, thank you.

Society has indeed changed.

Well, how do we go about reaching our destination...

...and to resolve who gets to steer the ship?

-Hey, Ajiwasa. -Yes. -What do you think we should do first?

In order to survive the future our destination can be reached...

...by total management through global organization only.

Hmm... How about you, Sabashima?

-We should 'pow~' em more! -What's 'pow~'?

I mean 'thwak!' like that.

What is it you're saying?

I mean...

'Bangbang!' is what I'm sayin'.

For over 30 years, you have never changed.

In 3 months, we will celebrate the anniversary of the founding of our group.

Well, with this milestone,

I have gradually thought of resigning.

That's why, Ajisawa... Sabishima...

I have been thinking which among the two of you will be my heir.

-What? -So for the next 3 months...

..I'll be taking a closer look...

...who among you is best-suited as the next president.

Sabashima...

...it's only fitting that you become my competitor.

For the last 30 years, you and I...

...have always been fighting as rivals.

Once and for all, we can finally settle this.

Hello?

Oi, I got some surprise for ya...

Nah! It's more awesome than that!

Listen, I might become...

...the next President!

I ain't f*ckin with ya, ya dumbass!

Shirota.

-You do like working here, don't you? -Yes.

That is why you should do your best a bit more...

...so that in the coming fall, the HR Department won't fire you.

Who gets to decide if I'll go?

['Nights in Takarazuka' Club]

We're here.

['Salsa Classes every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon']

Hey, Sayaka! ['Salsa Classes every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon']

Sayaka!

['Sabashima Group']

Go ahead.

-Boss, congratulations. -Congratulations.

Ya nimwits! Ya scared the sh*t out of me!

Sh*t! Thought I was being gunned down...

Boss, finally... it's our time to take over the world.

Yeah.

-Your lady is waiting in the back. -Yeah.

Darling, congratulations on your appointment as president.

Ya dummy, don't be so hasty.

Who are we up against?

It's Ajisawa.

Don't worry, you will surely win.

Yeah, piece a cake.

-Hyodo! -Yes.

Darling.

Ayumi.

Darling!

Ayumi!

-Here you go. -Yes.

President, itadakimasu! President, itadakimasu!

Ya guys, eat more this lunchtime.

Oi, nee-chan, nee-chan... Bring more of those special ribs!

-Eat while it's hot. -Yeah, keep em comin'!

Ah, hot!

More!

Shirota-kun, if that's the only lunch you'll eat, no wonder your body is like that.

Eat some more protein, so that you'll have a bit more power.

That's because meats and fish taste bitter to me.

Yes, hello.

Yes, ok. Yes.

Shirota-kun, a moment please.

Yes?

-Nitta-san. -Yes.

-The man from the Child Welfare is here. -Kay. Sachiko, he's here to pick you up.

Uh, I'm Shirota, assigned since spring at the Keihin Child Counseling Center.

Why did you try to shoplift?

Oh, you must be feeling lonely.

It's not about the money, you just wanted to dabble into it...

...as a way to get attention... am I right?

What makes you think that?

Well, I studied on the psychological state of juvenile delinquents.

I know that's usually the basis of such behavior.

So if all child welfare workers think like you...

...then all the kids will surely be saved!

Goodbye.

If you get into any trouble, please contact me anytime, ok?

Hello.

Were you able to check on Matsura Sachiko?

-Yes, it's already done. -"Thanks for the hard work."

-She just left right now. -"Oh, Shirota-kun..."

...someone called in to report on a possible child abuse...

...everyone is all tied up right now, so would you like to go instead?

Yes, absolutely!

I'm telling you, I often hear them from up there...

...the father's angry shouts and the child's crying...

That's some sort of abuse, isn't it?

Thank you very much for your help.

We're here.

-Which apartment is it? -It's on the 3rd floor.

-They shouldn't underestimate the Sabashima Group, amirite, Hyodo? -Yes.

Those guys better be ready to pay up today!

"Who's there?"

"Yeah?"

It's the Sabashima Group.

Pay up quick, ya bastard!

I am from the Keihin Child Counseling Center.

Can we talk for awhile?

"Aren't you asking the wrong apartment?"

"This is the Misaki residence."

Oi Hyodo...

Ya gave me the wrong apartment!

-Boss. -Ah!

Your jokes are usually funny but...

...why a 'child counseling center?' -Eh?

Excuse me please.

Oi, open up!

-Oi oi oi! -What's with these people?

Oi, Hyodo! Ken! Where the hell are ya?

What the- These fingers are so bony...

What's these? Fingers so thick!

And these..? These glasses...

Hair?

There's none!

What the hell's happenin' here? Oi oi oi!

-Good work. -Uh, excuse me.

-Go ahead. -Uh, there must be some mistake.

I'm Shirota from Keihin Child Counseling Center.

Boss is so clever with his jokes today.

No, I'm not being clever nor making a joke at all.

The Boss needs to rest, so hurry up will ya?!

-Yessuh. -No.. uh.. wait..

Oi oi oi...! HEY!!

Hyodo! Hey, wait, ya bastards!

What the hell's with those guys! Sh*t~!

Who is that guy?

Who's that?

No, wait... e-excuse me...

What is this place?

Welcome back, darling.

Who is she?

Could you pinch my cheek?

Alright.

Like this?

That hurts!

This... This is not a dream!

Whoops!

Ah!

Nishiwaki-san, do you know who I am?

No... who are you?

I am Shirota. Shirota. I'm Shirota Masataka.

-Huh, wait...! -Suspicious intruder...!

-Nishiwaki-san! -Call the police!

-Hurry, call them! -No, please.

Chief!

Who was that? Who?

Who the f*ck are ya?

Yeah.

Oi, Yasu, Ken, cool it, will ya?

Oi, Hyodo, it's me, 'kay?

Ya know it's me.

Arite? It's me.

These guys can't tell who I am.

('Sabashima')

How about it?

-Throw him out. -Yes.

Oi oi, can't ya tell it's me? Oi, Hyodo!

Oi, Ayumi! Ayumi!

Idiots, ya bastards!

The hell we care who you are, ya dumbass!

Oi, Yasu! Ken! Ya bastards!

What the hell am I gonna do?

Yeah, hello?

Hello.

Who're you?

And who are you?

I'm...

...who am I?

Me, too... who am I?

♪Para lograr felicidad♪ *To achieve happiness*

♪Hay que reir tambier cantar♪ *You have to laugh and sing*

♪Vamos asi hasta el final♪ *Let's continue this way until the end*

~ DON QUIXOTE ~ ♪Tu corazon te hara vibrar♪ *Your heart will make you shake*

Translation and fine timing: earthcolors

Raw provider and retiming: furransu

::Story 1:: "The children's ally, the switching of the heroes' souls"

Ah...!

My face...

That's my face...

What the hell's happening here, dammit!

No... what's the meaning of this...

-Eh? What? -Yeah...

It's my body arite.

And that's my body, too.

Dammit, oi! Ya comin' with me!

-Where're we going? -Ah!

Just come along!

I've... never smoked before.

Why am I in yer body anyway?!

Uh, you know, it seems like we have swapped.

That ain't a normal thing to say.

So then...

You're in me...

...and I'm in you?

What have I done... Why is this happening?

Oi oi oi, stop crying! You're ruinin' my image.

Seeing myself cry looks disgusting.

What are we going to do now?

How the hell should I know? Or where the hell we're goin.

Oh, don't tell me... we'll be like this forever...

Don't joke about it! Besides...

Been waitin' so long to become the next President, there ain't no way I'm gonna back out on that.

'The next President?'

Yeah.

I am... Sabashima of the Sabashima Group.

Ah! So that's why...

And back there... that was a Yakuza office?

How about you? What am I supposed to be?

Eh? Oh... excuse me.

This is my card.

'Keihin Child Counseling Place.'

'Child Welfare Director.'

It's 'Child Counseling Center.' 'Child Welfare Caseworker.'

That's what I said! What the hell's this anyway?

We see to it that the welfare of children under the age of 18..

are met according to our governmant agency's advice.

'Children?'

'Government agency?'

Are ya freakin kiddin me?

Huh?

Kids and bureaucrats... I despise them to death.

But...the Yakuza, I don't like them, either!

Nope.. no no no.

This gotta be just a dream.

I'm sure things will soon be different...

...and by tomorrow morning, I bet everything'll be back to normal.

It'll soon be back to way things were and it'll be all clear.

-I guess you're right, huh? -Yeah.

Anyway, today, just don't overdo things.

-Wai-wait... where you going? -I'll just go about my own business.

But.. But... I haven't finished with my home visit assignment yet.

Just do that tomorrow.

Arite? After all this is over. Got it?

If tomorrow's too late and something has happened to the child...

...what will you do then?

Then just go there yerself.

I look like a yakuza, can't you see? It's impossible for me to show up there now.

And there ain't no way I'm gonna do that, too.

-Well, then, listen to what I'm gonna say. -Huh?

You told me you want to succeed as president of your group...

If you don't work with me, I'll tell them I'll withdraw from that position.

This is where I work, the Keihin Child Counseling Center.

Wait! Where're you going?

-What the hell! -Like I said...

...the manual for my home visits...

...can be found in the bottom right drawer of my desk.

-Right side? -Yes.

You're really going to work with me?

Yeah, and yer gonna 'pow-thwak-bangbang,' too. Arite?

This child counseling thing, tell me what I'm supposed to do.

Yes.

You'll be handling consultation cases that include...

...children with developmental disabilities, truancy, delinquency, domestic violence, etc.

There are a lot.

And the most serious of all are the cases of child abuse.

In such cases, the children who are abused and/or neglected...

...are temporarily kept under protection within this facility for a maximum of 2 months.

Anyway, I implore you...

...please don't make the chief notice anything odd, ok?

Ah, 'Operations Section.'

This one.

Piece a cake.

Shirota, how's this morning's report going?

Right, right, right...

-Yoshi. -Hey, Shirota, did you hear me?

Whadda ya want?

What do I want? I'm asking if you're already done with this morning's report?

Oh... uh, yeah, maybe.

What do you mean 'maybe?'

Are you really into this job or not?

Sorry.

Shirota-kun... have you confirmed the report I told you on the phone?

Eh? Oh...

Yeah well, it was kinda screwed up...

-Did you mean they were away? -Uh, yeah, nobody was home.

That's why you should've asked the neighbors for information...

Also you could've examined around the area for something that could help you with the case.

If you had thought a little more...

Oi, you...

...what makes you think you can touch me freely, huh?

-Ya wanna get beaten up? -Eh?

Shirota-kun? Shirota-kun?

Oh, right... I am Shirota.

-Here. -Oh, thank you.

Wait... where you going?

-I'm gonna go for awhile. -You can't!

-We have to do a home visit now. -The hell I will!

Yes, you will.

Oi oi...! Oi! Let go! Oi!

Why the hell do I have to be so weak?!

Alright? Please don't say anything that could make them think...

...you're suspecting them of abuse.

Also, don't make them feel nervous.

Don't fight with them nor provoke them with a scary expression.

Just smile and talk with them calmly.

Hey hey hey... can I just back out now?

-No, you can't. -I'll just be back next time.

"Who is it?"

It's the Keihin Child Counseling Center.

-What do you want? -"Tanabata Cup, 1600m, 18 contenders.."

-Wait, Sabashima-san. -"18th place is Metal Grey..."

-Wait, what're you doing? -Arite, it has started!

Wait, Sabashima-san, you've completely disregarded what I told you.

Arite, come on! Chakahappa!

Hey, what do you think you're doing?

Now now, just gimme a minute here. I'll be outta here fast as soon as this race is over.

Hey, can't you do something about that guy?

Uh, Misaki-san, where's your child today?

Right now, he's outside playing.

Uhm, do you drink alcohol during the day time?

Why, can't I do as I please?

Arite, let em eat dust! Go, Matsuzaka!

Wai- wait!

Hey!

This body sure ain't used to cigarette smoke.

Oh!

Are you ok?

May I?

Alright. I'll just take a little look.

Shun-kun, how did you get these bruises?

I fell down the stairs.

It's alright. You can tell me the truth.

I'm not lying!

Ok.

There are a number of bruises on Shun-kun's body.

The doctor says such wounds...

...were acquired after a beating, but you're saying otherwise...

...so can you tell us what really happened?

I said I don't know, we've gone through this before!

Well, then, how come you didn't know he has bruises?

Why did you notice only now?

I'm taking Shun home.

-We have to hurry home! -Now now... let's take it easy.

What is it... is there someone who's going to be upset?

My husband will be upset if we're not home yet.

Is your husband a kind of a violent person who has a strong hold on you?

I have to hurry back home with Shun!

The name of the child is Misaki Shun, he's 6 years old.

Both height and weight are far below standards.

Probably he hasn't been getting enough proper meals daily.

His wounds can be attributed to physical abuse.

How about his psychological state, what are the findings?

Yes, I have observed strong repression and anxiety in his behavior.

These are typical symptoms of child abuse.

How about the family?

Um, his father is Misaki Koichi and the mother is Misaki Atsuko.

Her husband works at a neighborhood restaurant.

They got married two years ago.

It's a remarriage for the mom and Shun-kun's her child from a previous marriage.

I wonder who likely abused the child?

When the mother drinks, she gets a bit worked up.

But in any case, it would be best for Shun-kun...

...if we don't return him home tonight.

The thing is... the mom is hoping to bring him home.

Doctor, is there any other way that we could do?

Hmm... I still need to treat his wounds and examine more of his health status.

Well, with this case, it is right to let him stay here for the night.

Alright then, we'll do that.

-Nishiwaki-kun, I'll entrust this to you. -Yes.

The one who'll tell Shun-kun will be Shirota... Oh.

Excuse me.

-Hmm? -You'll be the one to inform Shun-kun.

Oh.

Arite, then.

Yer gonna stay here for the night.

What? Where's my mommy?

She went home.

Get in.

Quick, get inside.

I wanna go home.

Listen you, don't yer parents beat you up?

No! I fell down the stairs!

C'mon, don't lie... they coulda beat you to death, y'know.

And why were they making ya stay on the balcony?

It's because... I've been bad.

Enough... get some sleep now.

Arite?

See ya.

Go to sleep already.

Sleep!

Go and sleep already!

Sleep!!

Oi!

Here, drink this.

It tastes good, arite?

Good night.

-Sabashima-san. -Oh!

-Where you've been? -Come come...

What happened to the child?

Well, he's gonna stay here for the night.

I'm so relieved.

The guys over at my place... were they worried about me?

Yes, someone is worried.

[Note: Several missed calls from 'Ayumi']

Oh no~...

Translation and fine timing: earthcolors

Raw provider and retiming: furransu

Darling, welcome home.

Oh... sorry I was late.

Then why... didn't you call me?

I was out with various friends.

-I see. -Yes.

Come here.

What is it?

-Darling. -Eh?

Daarrling~.

Yes.

What is it?

Is there by any chance, you did it?

What do you mean?

-Oryah! -Ah!

Why you! Tell me the truth!

Who is she? Ya were with a woman, weren't cha?

-Stop..! -Ora~!

Please stop.

I'm telling you, it's coming soon, ok?

Why can't you trust me?

I left my membership card, I won't try to leave without paying the bill. ['Favorite Street Karaoke']

I'm not dumb enough to do such a thing!

Mineko-san, you're late!

I'm sorry for the inconvenience, how much is the bill?

It's 16,700 yen. ($219)

Sachiko.

-Thanks for the treat! -Treat us again next time.

Bye bye.

Lucky lucky.

You say they're friends of yours?

Where you'll be receiving foster care is being decided now.

The foster care facility called me.

They said if you get into more trouble, then it'll be hopeless for you.

Oh, really?

Sachiko.

Who do you think made me become this way in the first place?

How old are you?

I'm 6.

Just stick with me.

You can't rely on the grown-ups around here.

Don't waste your time hoping someone can save you.

Oi oi oi...

What's with this place?

At least, this is better than jail.

Lucky bastard.

I don't need to blow dry it.

Such a soft and flabby tummy, too.

What will I do now?

-Yoshi! -'Yoshi?'

Huh? Whoops.. what's this?

I'm already drunk?

No way...

It didn't happen.

What?!

We weren't able to switch back.

Oi oi oi... don't use my body for ironing!

-Huh? -Stop that, stop that!

Wait... if you don't look neat, you'll make me look bad, right?

I really don't like you.

Why didn't we go back to normal.. will it be like this forever?

I don't know.

But when will we go back?

I told ya I don't know.

Where did ya come from?

Early this morning, I had to leave your home office.

Is Ayumi ok?

She's completely ok, but I'm not.

Hey, what happened?

One would think she's a friendly person but suddenly would become violent...

...and so, you just have to do what she asks.

I can't get what yer sayin.. explain it in detail.

You see, she welcomed me at first...

So far.

That's why there were so many times...

...that he misbehaved and he had to stay in the balcony as a form of punishment.

Discipline is discipline.

So how do you explain the wounds on Shun-kun's body?

They're definitely signs of beatings, aren't they?

Well, that kid can really be rebellious... so I might have raised my hand once in awhile.

But I promise I won't do it again, ok?

Uh... can I see my child now please?

I'll apologize to him.

Everything will be fine now. I'll say sorry to him.

Without Shun, I can't sleep at night.

Woman, get a grip, will ya?

-Cryin' out loud. -I'm sorry.

This is a non-smoking facility.

Please go outside.

Anyway, I don't agree.

Furthermore, looking at the home situation, I think it is still dangerous.

And last night, she went out drinking didn't she?

But the mother seemed very concerned for her child.

I think she really loves him...

...and looking at her tears makes me think that she had regretted it.

And the reputation of her husband at work is also not bad.

He is said to be serious and does his job well, and that he hasn't gotten into any trouble so far.

But if something happens...

...we're the ones who get criticized.

And cases like this...

...involving parental abuse always are insidious ones.

Kaede-san, what do you think?

Well, aside from this aspect...

...it undoubtedly fits perfectly into a profile of an abuse case.

But Shun-kun is still young and his emotions are also immature...

To grow up without the love of his parents...

I think may also affect him later on...

...especially if we separate Shun-kun from his mother now...

If that emotional pain will remain with him later on, will that be troublesome, too?

Certainly now, the parents still have an aversion to being counseled so it's difficult.

In that sense, we shouldn't enforce...

...this separation anymore, should we?

Shirota-kun, what do you think? You've been quite silent lately.

For me...

...I'm cool with it!

Alright.

Well, restoring the harmony within a parent-child relationship...

...is our main standpoint.

So we'll return Shun-kun back to his parents.

That way, for family relations to work out will more likely happen.

Well, Shirota-kun, please inform him.

-Eh? -So then, thank you for your cooperation.

In the end... this is what I expected.

Who're ya?

You already forgot, huh?

Oi, Shun.

Yer goin' back home.

Mommy!

Shun!

Are you okay?

Hey, hurry up!

Dammit, this is already taking up too much of my time.

Let's go!

Thanks for the juice!

Saba-...!

Come here!

What happened with the child?

Your co-workers have decided to let him go home.

-I hope he'll be truly ok. -Why?

A child is more at risk for abuse if the parent drinks a lot.

And as far as I've noticed from that messy apartment...

I think it fits the profile of an abuse case.

Of course it's obvious!

All those signs point out that the dad is the dangerous one.

What?

The guys you have over there kept yakking about this and that...

...but don't know what's really wrong with it.

Sortin' out what they don't understand so they just spit out all these sloppy theories.

It an't helpin' at all if they don't see what's right or wrong from the obvious.

It's because for children, the parents are a major presence.

Also, separating a child from his parents have a heavier impact.

To help repair, even slightly, the parent-child relationship...

...that is the main standpoint of the child counseling center.

I think Sabashima-san should understand...

...that there are no easy answers to such problems!

Hey, why the hell are ya getting worked up fer?

It's because... Sabashima-san thinks that...

...the people I work with here are idiots!

I seriously believe...

...that everyone here are trying to save and rescue these children.

I'm happy here, that's why I try to work hard.

Each person is responsible for a dozen cases so everyday we try to keep up with the work...

Even me.

I wanted to protect children like Shun-kun...

...that's why I became a child welfare caseworker.

Listen you...

...all yer sayin sounds just a bunch of whitewashin' to me.

Well, you know what?

You can't say you know because you don't understand it!

That's what I'd been tellin ya, ya sonavabitch!

Saving children and your sh*tty standpoints ain't got nothin' to do with me!!

I understand.

I'm going to Shun-kun now.

To you, it may mean nothing...

...but it's better to be doing that than just sitting around here!

My face looks damn crappy when he cries.

Eat now.

Hey!

-I'm sorry! -What the hell did you just do?!

I'm sorry!

You did it on purpose, ya brat!

Hey, apologize sincerely!

-Apologize! -Sorry!

Can't hear ya! Say it again!

-I'm sorry! -What?

-"I'm sorry!" -Huh?

"I'm sorry!"

Shut up! Stop crying!

Hey, turn around. There.

Huh?

Shun-kun suddenly stopped crying.

Eh? What should I do?...

I can't see...

Sabashima-san! I knew you'd come!

Oi, come out.

Sabashima-san, wait. What are you...

Quick, open this door! Hey!

"Hey! I said open up!"

What are you doing? Even if you're from the center, you have no right to do this!

-I'll call the cops! -Go ahead, call them!

-Dammit! -Don't do it.

The police shouldn't come here now.

-Open this goddam door! -What the f*** do you want, ya bastard!

Sabashima-san... Sorry to bother you.

-Oi, Shun! -What are you guys doing?

Oi. The 100 yen I lent ya for the juice...

I want it back.

If ya can't pay it back, ya have to come with me.

Chief?

Is there something wrong?

It seems Shirota-kun went on a rampage.

What?

-Do you know the address? -Yes!

Here.. This way...

Hey! Where're you taking him?

Give him back!

You... don't know who yer messin with!

What kind of a joke is this, you bastard?!

Please stop it...

Yer givin' me no choice...

Eh?

-Don't mess around! -Oh, please, calm down!

Oi!

-Stop! No more! -Ah....

I hit him....?

Yeah, that's really what I would do.

Let's go.

Wait! Don't take Shun!

Ma'am, if we don't take Shun, you'll still continue to hurt him, won't you?

-It hurts... That bastard! -Are you alright?

Shirota!

Shirota, you can't barge into residences like that.

What makes you think you can do whatever you like?

Oh...

-Shun-kun, are you ok? -Are you hurt?

He was being abused by the father.

That's why Sabashima... I mean, Shirota-san forced his way in.

-Huh? You're from the other day... -Yes.

Shun-kun, are you ok?

No! Why are you taking me away?

Take me back!

Take me back to my mommy!

I don't wanna go! I want my mommy!

I wanna go back to my mommy!

Mommy, mommy!

No matter how much ya cry, we can't let ya go back in there.

Ya can't understand it yet but you gotta get away from yer mother!

No way...

Don Quixote?

But even if they laugh at him and be taken for a fool...

...he sincerely believes in himself and still pushes on.

Like confronting huge windmills and continues to fight without giving up.

To think that such a person really exists...

...someone who surely saves children who are suffering in the dark...

...even at the point of risking his life...

I dreamed of such a person when I was a child.

I would say, 'Don Quixote, come quickly.'

Please return Shun to me.

It's not possible anymore.

Please give him back.

Misaki-san.

Even if we entrust Shun-kun to you now...

...we don't believe you can make him happy. For now, it's best if he's away from you.

We don't mean to break apart your family.

That's not our intention at all.

For Shun-kun, you will always be his mother.

So be strong instead.

And try to cooperate with us.

Translation and fine timing: earthcolors

Raw provider and retiming: furransu

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