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["Saginomiya, Nakano Ward"]

Saginomiya...

By chance, there are two reasons...

...why I'm here today.

One is a request to assist with the coordination for a newly remodeled store.

The other reason is I'm here to catch up with an old friend.

Yoshino...I hope he's doing well.

"That's why I told you, Goro."

"Don't trust that merchant."

"This is just scrap, isn't it?"

"Listen, okay?"

"If you want to survive in this business..."

"...you better improve your eyes to be able to spot the beauty."

"You should observe all the beautiful things in the world and learn!"

"You got that?"

If it weren't for that guy...

...I may not have survived in this business.

So then...

...Yuko and I went clothes shopping together...

I told her the polka-dot will look cute on her but she won't try it on.

- Yuko-chan sure is stubborn, huh? - Yeah, she sure is...

It's like you can lead the horse to the water's edge...

...But you can't make the horse drink the water.

- What does that mean? - Eh, you don't know?

The horse?

...can be led to the water's edge... But can't make it drink the water.

The horse... can be led to the water's edge...

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.

Without being disturbed by anyone...

["Wow... did I over do it?"] Without being disturbed by anyone...

...to eat freely is an act of aloofness.

["Don't be impatient... I'm just hungry"] ...to eat freely is an act of aloofness.

This act is...

["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. 6: "Grilled Garlic Porkloin of Saginomiya, Nakano Ward."

Please watch your step, okay?

Oh, I'm fine.

This is it.

I see... It's being renovated.

Yes, it is. I started this salon 10 years ago...

I decided to do a total make-over...

So then, what is it that you wish me to do?

Actually...

...at this entrance space...

I was thinking of putting some decors that...

..is soothing to the customers. - Uh-huh...

What do you think?

You see, we can take care of our customers' hair...

... but we can't take care of their tired spirits.

So at least, I want something here to soothe our guests.

Can take care of their hair... But can't take care for their spirits.

"It's like you can lead the horse to the water's edge..."

"...But you can't make the horse drink the water."

So this is the reason why I asked for your help today.

Then what do you have in mind?

Let's see...

For example...

...It's Paris. - Paris?

Yes, Paris... I want a decor that has the feeling of Paris and add...

...creative image of my hair designs.

- "Add?" - Yes! Then add a little...

...modern image...

...then divide it with love.

- "Divide...?" - That's right!

Then with the completed object, multiply by my vision of the world.

- "Multiply?" - You can see it, can't you?

I can't see it at all!

Then, I will bring along a few samples...

...when I come back next time.

Alright...

...but you do understand the image I'm looking for, right?

- Yes, something like Paris. - Right!

There, you'll add, divide and then multiply, okay?

- I'll be looking forward to it. - Goodbye.

No good... This is more than I can handle.

What should I do with this...?

Let's go and see him!

("Yamato-ya")

"Kuri Daifuku*?" (*mochi filled with chestnut and bean paste)

Somehow, that sounds delicious...

Welcome!

- Uhh~ - Yes?

- Kuri daifuku... - Yes, thank you for your patronage.

- How many? - Oh, uh...

- Just one. - Okay.

- Excuse me... - Yes?

- Can I eat it here? - Yes, of course you can.

[Kuri Daifuku] "Stuffed with cooked sweet chestnuts and beans. There are white bean paste and dark bean paste."

Kuri daifuku...

I'm sure there's a chestnut inside...!

Tastes wonderful!

Welcome!

- Excuse me, may I have 5 mitarashi dango* please? - Yes, thank you. (*skewered rice dumplings with sweet sauce)

In Saginomiya...

...I encountered with a very good kuri daifuku.

Let's forget about the beauty salon.

- Excuse me. - Yes?

- I would like to buy 5 kuri daifuku. - Yes, thank you.

Huh?

I'm fairly sure this is the place.

That guy...?

Excuse me...

I am Inogashira...

Where's Yoshino-san?

Oh, Goro-chan! Welcome~!

You...

Stop it... Don't stare at me like that.

So that's what happened...

Why do you have to say it like that!

You know it's been almost 20 years since we last met?

No, it's not a problem at all. Sorry.

But then...

Oh, I've been dressing up like this for the past 3 years.

So what do you think about my shop?

It's a second-hand store for a famous brand goods.

I'm out of the import business completely.

But still, isn't it strange?

An owner of a recycled goods store...

...has also changed from a man to a woman.

I'm like recycled goods, right? Ah, crazy, isn't it?

Anyway, I'm happy.

"Goro..."

- "Falling in love with someone..." - "Love?"

"You should fall in love..."

"...love with all your heart..."

"...and for that person..."

"...gather all the beautiful things in this world."

"Don't count on others to do it for you..."

"You need to find it on your own."

"For the person you truly love."

"If you intend to keep on working as an importer, you should do it with such a conviction."

"Well, love is a bit different from business..."

"Are you in love with someone?"

"Don't worry about me~!"

"But..."

"I know what I want..."

"Maybe that is the thing."

- Are you leaving soon? - I'm afraid so.

- So then, let's have dinner next time. - Okay!

Thanks, Goro-chan.

For the last time, I'm happy to see you again.

- Last time? - Yes.

I intend to transfer this store to a friend...

...and then do some traveling.

- Traveling? - Yeah.

To where?

I don't know yet.

- What happened? - Say, Goro-chan...

- Can I ask for one last favor? - Yes.

Look over there.

It's okay!

I won't do anything strange!

Can you let me...

...lean on your back?

Say, Goro-chan...

Are you married?

No.

I see.

Do you have a girlfriend?

Are you seeing someone?

There's no one.

I see.

Yoshino...

What is it?

Why did you quit the import business?

Well, I can't find the beautiful things in this world any more...

It's impossible.

I...

You see, I...

I can fall in love with someone but...

...I cannot give birth to children.

"We can take care of our customers' hair..."

"...but we can't take care of their tired spirits."

If you find a place to settle down, be sure to contact me.

Yeah.

Oh...here.

What is it?

This is so delicious you will love it.

Oh, thank you~!

I'm going now.

Yoshino...

Please live your life the way you want.

I will live my...

I don't know why but...

I'm suddenly feeling hungry.

Saginomiya...

I wonder what I should eat to commemorate Saginomiya?

(Tonkatsu Miyako-ya)

("Tonkatsu")* [*Fried pork cutlet]

Tonkatsu?

Let's have a heavy-duty meal for a change.

- Welcome! - Welcome!

In broad daylight...

Can this be considered an izakaya*? (*Casual drinking place that also serves food)

As usual, Master's meat tofu is really good!

- Here's your chicken katsu (fried chicken)! - Oh.. looks good!

- Looks really good! - Doesn't it?

Chicken Katsu? Should I have that?

What would you like to have?

When you can't choose, get both...

Please give me a mixed set.

Sure! Mixed katsu set meal, right? How about drinks?

- Oh, just tea please. - Got it.

("Meat Tofu, Roast Pork, Cod, Stir-fried Oyster Mushroom...")

But... ("Meat Tofu, Roast Pork, Cod, Stir-fried Oyster Mushroom...")

By the way, why do you offer so many different food on your menu? (Note: Most Tonkatsu shops just offer cutlet)

You said it.

Oh, those... They're all customers' requests.

Eh? All of them?

No, no... not all of them. Well...

For someone who comes everyday, you can't just serve tonkatsu all the time, right?

I wanted to feed them something different, like fish sometimes.

Then it became like that.

Master, you're very nice.

Here you go, chief! Mixed Katsu set meal.

[Mixed Katsu Set Meal] "Fried chicken or fried pork? You can choose this if you can't decide. Both so crunchy and juicy"

On top is the pork tenderloin.... below is the chicken katsu.

It's a double-decker dish.

Salt or sauce? Which should I use?

For the double decker, I'll use the sauce.

I'll have the pork first.

So good.

How does the chicken taste?

It's definitely full of chicken goodness.

It's a different world from the pork.

When the side-dish tastes good, even rice tastes better. (Note: In Japan, rice is considered the main dish)

This salad looks home-made.

It's not even indicated as home-made, nice touch.

The taste is just right...

It's very pleasing indeed...

- Master, can I have garlic now? - Sure! Garlic, comin up.

Garlic?

You see, the tonkatsu here is great but grilled garlic porkloin is also great.

If you have it with beer, it's out of this world!

Then I'll have that.

- Excuse me! Garlic please. - Sure!

Oh, you're gonna love it, chief!

To celebrate a new found friendship, Okami-san, give him a glass.

- Right away! - No, I don't drink.

- Aww, come on. - Yamada-san...

Some people don't really drink, okay?

Sure, some pretend they don't drink.

C'mon, aren't you a bit rude?

No, I'm sorry! Sorry!

I'm really sorry...

- I'm done, thanks. - Yep, thanks for coming!

- Master, I'll place this book here. - Sorry to trouble you.

That'll be 880 yen (around $10)

- Thanks! - Thanks and come again~!

For them, this place must be...

...a bit like a home away from home.

Thank you for waiting! Here's your garlic porkloin.

Alright, come to papa!

And here's yours, chief!

- Oh, yeah... refill my rice bowl please. - No problem.

[Garlic Porkloin] "The smell of garlic is very much in place. Very good with rice, as well as beer."

It IS wonderful!

Spicy?

No, it's sweet.

Sweet and spicy

Good, good~

Garlic sure is good!

I'm loving this with white rice.

Saginomiya... I'm satisfied.

Thanks for the meal.

- "Thanks for coming!" - "Thank you!"

- "Let's drink next time, chief!" - "I said, he doesn't drink!"

Although I don't drink... this shop is very good.

"I can fall in love with someone but I cannot give birth to children."

There's nothing wrong with not being able to drink and not able to give birth...

...Saginomiya.

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

Screenplay: ITSAKA Nao

MATSUSHIGE Yutaka (as 'Inogashira Goro')

TANAKA Yoji (Yoshino)

NOZOE Yoshihiro (as the Tonkatsu-ya's Master)

Directed by: MIZOGUCHI Kenji

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 will visit the shop where the show was filmed.

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

Good evening. This is Qusumi Masayuki.

Today, I'm in Saginomiya.

Tonkatsu Miyako-ya -san. I love this picture!

Really cute.

Let's see...

"Pigs were raised in air-conditioned pigpens."

"Please enjoy..."

Isn't it strange? Air-conditioned pigpen...

You don't see this kind of explanation often... Let's go in.

- Good evening. - Welcome.

- Please come this way. - Yes, thank you.

Want to see the customer's happy faces...

...and end up with all these menu items...

The shop is filled with these kind thoughts of Master.

(Miyako-ya Master, SAITO Tadaaki-san) The shop is filled with these kind thoughts of Master.

This macaroni salad is filled with her love.

(Wife, SAITO Yoko-san) This macaroni salad is filled with her love.

Nice feeling here. Just watching her tells me how delicious it is!

Let's start with Garlic Porkloin that was on the show.

- Thank you for waiting. This is Garlic Porkloin. - Thank you.

Wow, I can really smell the garlic.

[Garlic Porkloin Deluxe = 1,350 yen ($16)] [As a set = 1700 yen ($20)] Wow, I can really smell the garlic.

Well, how does it taste?

This really stimulates the appetite!

This will make you over-eat... You have to watch out.

Next, Miyako-ya's specialty, Tonkatsu!

Look at this, looks great... I haven't had cutlet this big for awhile.

[Porkloin Cutlet Deluxe Set = 1, 280 yen ($15)] Look at this, looks great... I haven't had cutlet this big for awhile.

It's delish!

Really goes well with white rice.

This is delicious.

Tonkatsu is a treat!

This macaroni salad on the side...

Ah, it's good, too.

- Garlic... - Garlic porkloin! - Yes.

It had some strong flavor. It was delicious.

That is... if you eat it when you're tired....

...or feels like catching a cold... - Oh, I see, that'll be really good.

- Is it quite popular? - Well, the smell is pretty powerful the next day...

- That's funny... - If you are off the next day or Sunday...

Pretty powerful the next day, that's nice.

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. 7 "A Cafe's Neapolitan Pasta in Kichijoji, Musashino City"

Stay tuned.

Thanks for watching~.