Original subtitles

("Eifuku, Suginami Ward")

Eifuku...

What an auspicious name... (Note: "Eifuku" = long fortune)

Translations: earthcolors (drama) danburi (mini-segment)

Editing and fine timing: earthcolors

Spot translator and QC: danburi

This is a peaceful and quiet town...

("Cutlet you can cut by chopsticks") There are more eateries around than I expected.

("Yakitori/Eatery")

But today I don't know why I'm not in the mood...

Starring: MATSUSHIGE Yutaka

Regardless of time or society... Starring: MATSUSHIGE Yutaka

When someone indulges in satisfying his hunger...

["So what shall I eat?"] When someone indulges in satisfying his hunger...

...he will become selfish and...

["Let's eat here...." "May I?" "Yes, please come in."] ...he will become selfish and...

["Thanks for waiting."] ...liberated for a moment.

["Wow... did I over do it?"] ...to eat freely is an act of aloofness.

["Be patient... I'm just hungry"] ...to eat freely is an act of aloofness.

["No one has the right to force someone to eat something they don't want."] This act is...

...the best comfort given equally to every man.

EarthBuriTeam Subs Presents: ~KODOKU NO GURUME~ "The Solitary Gourmet"

Ep. 5: "Oyako-don and Yaki-udon of Eifuku, Suginami Ward"

- Hello, this is Inogashira. - "Ah, Goro-san? This is Sakai."

- Oh, thank you for yesterday. - "No, no, the thing is, I'm sorry..."

"Can I cancel my order?"

- Eh? - "My wife had found out about it."

"She called me a fool for spending hundreds of thousands for it."

- "I am so sorry." - Oh, I understand. Okay, goodbye.

I lost a big order...

But it can't be helped.

Hello, this is Inogashira.

Alright, I understand.

This is already the fourth cancellation I received this week.

Got to be kidding...

In life, there are ups and down...

Yesterday was such a low point, it was the bottom of a ravine...

If that was all, it would be fine but...

- What do you mean you can't meet the deadline? - I am very sorry.

I'll need another week.

That's unreasonable!

There seems to be an issue with the source merchant.

But I have explained this risk in advance...

Inogashira-san, are you taking your job seriously?

- Pardon? - You can't use the prior notice as an excuse.

I don't know how you did things with my predecessor...

But I will not accept this kind of thing!

Yes, sir.

So then, how will you compensate me?

I will prepare some of the goods that can be replaced--

Ah, no no!

What you're ready to replace with, along with the original set of goods, I want both.

This seems to be beyond the budget of your company...

Of course, you should work it out as a good business practice.

Certainly, there was a problem at our end.

But I did get the consent for this risk in advance.

Even then... Was I wrong?

"Pray to ward off bad luck..."

A visit to the shrine might do me some good.

(Oomiya Hachiman-gu Shrine)

With this... I hope I'm able to ward off bad luck.

I'm not here for work today.

I made an appointment to meet with an old friend who happens to be one of my regulars for some tea...

I also wanted to get some fresh air.

Goro-chan!

- Oh, long time no see. - Goro-chan, I'm sorry.

Something had suddenly come up...

And I have to go right away.

- I see. - I'm sorry to make you come all the way...

I'll make it up to you next time.

Goodbye... I'm sorry, okay?

A cancellation again... I guess my prayer didn't work.

Ah~... Was I too cheap with the offering...?

Since I still have time to waste, guess I'll just have a look around.

(Musashino-en Fishing Pond)

Fishing... (Musashino-en Fishing Pond)

I could give this a try.

- Excuse me. - Huh? Oh, how long...?

- For one hour. - One hour! 700 yen (approx. $8).

Ah... this feeling...

It's been a long time since I felt this... It's nice~.

The bait got eaten.

Got eaten again.

So impatient... You can't catch a fish like that.

People shouldn't be too impatient...

Was I too impatient?

It seems... I have no fishing talent.

But... my mind ...is slowly clearing up.

Is it delicious?

Why do I suddenly feel hungry?

What does my tummy want to eat?

Calm down!

Listen to the sounds of my stomach.

I guess it's impossible.

It's insisting that it can't make it to the station.

("Eatery/ Musashino-en Fishing Pond")

This is good enough. ("Eatery/ Musashino-en Fishing Pond")

No, this is what I want.

I'm sure it's good!

Welcome.

How was it?

Wanna know somethin'...?

Joy and sorrow will penetrate the heart...

...but this thing called anger will fill and overflow your heart.

I don't think I was that angry.

The way you were earlier, even the fish didn't want to get near you.

This man... Who is he?

Make yourself comfortable.

Wow, there are many set meals...Alright, here goes.

- Excuse me. - Yes.

- Oyako-don* and Yaki-udon** please. - Yes, sir. (*"Parent and Child" = Chicken and egg with rice) (**Stir-fried udon noodles)

Kindly wait, please. (*"Parent and Child" = Chicken and egg with rice) (**Stir-fried udon noodles)

Wanna know somethin'...?

You think that fishing is to hook a fish, don't you?

Uh...

When someone is trying to swindle or pick up girls, they say "hook..."

Evil thoughts are so apparent, that's why it often doesn't work out.

The same thing with fishing... you shouldn't say "hook" the fish.

If you can't say "hook," how should we call it?

Onii-chan, refill please.

Did he just dodge the question...?

- Here you go. - Oh, thanks.

Wanna know somethin'?

The word 'surume'* has 'suru' in it... (*dried squid)

Reminds you of "losing money"* when gambling... (Note: 'issuru' = lose)

In order to replace it with good omen, I substitute it with the word "atari" (win).

So I call it 'atari-me.'

Well, no matter what you call it, it's still called dried squid.

In other words, people are the same...

Good side or bad side...

Both sides together makes a person.

Squid... People... The same.

Thank you for waiting.

Here's your order of Yaki-udon and Oyako-don.

[Yaki-Udon] "Sauce mixed with slightly thicker udon, sprinkled with bonito flakes."

Although it is my routine to start eating my meal with rice...

I can't ignore the steam emanating from this dish.

Itadakimasu.

I thought of ordering yaki-soba but...

Yaki-udon was the best choice. The noodles are totally plump. (Note: Soba are thinner noodles)

Well, now... [Oyako-Don] "Although the container is square, its sweet taste makes it feel like it's round"

It has miso soup and pickles! [Oyako-Don] "Although the container is square, its sweet taste makes it feel like it's round"

[Oyako-Don] "Although the container is square, its sweet taste makes it feel like it's round"

Been so long since I had Oyako-don.

It's sweet!

The sweetness of this omelette... somehow feels soothing.

Good!

It warms up my body.

Oyako-don is indeed a true winter food.

Can this yaki-udon be eaten as a side dish?

Yeah, it is possible!

So tasty!... It's good to eat them together!

This yellow pickled radish makes me happy.

("Oshiruko")* [*Red bean soup with 'mochi' or glutinous rice cake]

Dessert... ("Oshiruko")* [*Red bean soup with 'mochi' or glutinous rice cake]

Still have some space... Here goes...!

- Excuse me! - Yes, sir.

- Oshiruko, please. - Oshiruko, it is!

Wanna know somethin'?

This oshiruko is out of this world!

And... you look totally different from before.

Now, you have a very pleasant expression.

Speaking of which...

I have unknowingly forgotten all about yesterday...

Here's your Oshiruko.

[Oshiruko (Red Bean Soup)] "Nicely sweet red beans sauce and big 'mochi.' "

Itadakimasu.

This is certainly out of this world!

Ah, life is coming back...

I am both physically and mentally brought back to life.

Thanks so much for this meal.

Can I ask you something?

How many fish were you able to catch today?

Well... Today, I got zero.

Well, some days are like that, huh?

Thank you.

Rice... Udon... Mochi...

I went a little crazy with all those carbs...

- "Papa, look, look..." - "Oh, that's so nice!"

How far do you think it will float?

Oops, you're blowing it too much.

"Inogashira-san... you're not taking this job seriously!"

This way, okay?

That's how you do it...

"A good side and a bad side... Both sides together make a person."

Oh, very good, very good...

Oyako,* huh? (*Parent and child)

Maybe this is why the name "oyako-don" sounds really warm...

Based on the manga "Kodoku no Gurume" Story: QUSUMI Masayuki . Art: TANIGUCHI Jiro

Screenplay: TAGUCHI Yoshiro

MATSUSHIGE Yutaka (as 'Inogashira Goro')

HOTARU YUKIJIRO (as the strange fisherman) SAKAI Hiroshi (as Goro-san's friend)

TSUKADA Ryuji (as the angry client) YOKOI Shojiro (as the waiter)

Directed by: HORAI Tadaki

Music: QUSUMI Masayuki, Pick and Lips, SHAKE, KURIKI Ken, TODA Takahiro

OP Song: "Jiro's Title" Composed by: QUSUMI Masayuki

Inogashira Goro's Theme Song: "Stay Alone" Composer: QUSUMI Masayuki, FUKUMURA Satoshi

ED Song: "Goro no 12PM" Composer: QUSUMI Masayuki Performed by: Denmi

Producers: KAWAMURA Shoji, YOSHIMI Takeshi, MIZOGUCHI Kenji

Organizing and Planning: ISEKI Hayato (TV Tokyo)

Co-Production: Kyodo TV

This is a production of: TV Tokyo

Author Qusumi Masayuki will visit the shop where the show was filmed.

["Furatto Qusumi (Suddenly Qusumi)] Author Qusumi Masayuki will visit the shop where the show was filmed.

Ah~ This is where drama was filmed. I love this atmosphere.* (Note: Look of an old store)

("A Bell") "Please ring a bell for the service..."

It's a huge sign saying "A Bell."

Nice~. I like it.

Some part of the sign is so faded... "Bait" looks like an "ear."

Let's go in.

Hello... hello.

Let's order some drinks.

I do see draft beer on the menu..

Cola~! Wow, you do see them on the old menu... (Note: It's written as 'co~la~' instead of 'co~la')

- Excuse me! - Yep!

Small can of beer and...

...Dengaku* please. - Small can of beer and dengaku, okay... (*Boiled konjak with miso sauce)

- Thank you. - Sure!

I love it! A can of beer and Dengaku for lunch in a place like this!

It's the best!

- Thank you for waiting. - Thank you... oh, that's a lot.

[Dengaku = 350yen ($4)] Looks great!

Itadakimasu.

This is a lot. Normally they'll give you about 3.

Good! It's perfect for a cold day like today.

It warms me up.

Then some cold beer.

Delicious...

Popular menu in Musashino-en... first is Ramen.

I love eating ramen in a place like this. (Note: He keeps saying 'A place like this.' May be equivalent to an old American diner, that gives one a nostalgic feeling)

I hate people who criticize ramen from a place like this!

- Here's your ramen! - Yes, thanks~!

Wow! Looks great!

I love this kind of ramen!

[Ramen = 550 yen ($6.50)] See, there are some bean sprouts. Looks great!

Tastes good...

This is more than good enough.

Delish...

Don't you envy me? Everyone?

And number one menu is Omurice!

This is the most popular menu, Omurice. I love this egg, an uneven egg color..

...looks so plain and simple. Like you're being served in a friend's house.

Yum~...

[Omurice = 750yen ($9)] It reminds me of Spaghetti Neapolitan..

I can't eat 2 items like Goro can.. So my staff will finish these up.

Translations: earthcolors (drama) danburi (mini-segment)

Editing and fine timing: earthcolors

Spot translator and QC: danburi

Special thanks: \( -o _ o-)/, furransu

Next on ~KODOKU NO GURUME~ Ep. 6 "Grilled Garlic Pork Sirloin of Saginomiya, Nakano Ward"

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Thanks for watching~!