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Something is not right.

I've been eating quite a bit but not getting full...

Why is that?

Goro!

Goro!

Why are they calling me?

Who are they?

Goro!

Definitely something is wrong.

Starring: MATSUSHIGE Yutaka

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

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

["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?"] Without being disturbed by anyone...

["Don't be impatient... 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. 9: "Hiroshima-style Okonomi-yaki of Shimokitazawa, Setagaya Ward"

Goro~.

Goro~!

Eh!

Ah!

You shouldn't fall sleep, you know...

Was it that boring? This play...

It was good.

It's just... I got so sleepy all of sudden, I'm sorry.

I really wonder...

No, it's true.

The main character's smile at the last part, it was really wonderful.

Well.

I see.

That comment fits your character.

- Yoshihara-san! - What?

Shinomiya's nowhere to be found. I think she has left the building.

- Go find her! - Yes.

I guess I said too much...

- What happened? - Uh..

The leading actress you've praised... It seems that she ran away.

I guess I put a little too much pressure on her.

Well.

Thank you for coming.

See you.

(Shimokitazawa, Setagaya ward)

It's an unarranged town as always. (Shimokitazawa, Setagaya ward)

I like it this way though.

Even the train station is confusing...

Well, what should I eat?

That girl...

Isn't that the leading actress?

Is she okay?

("Shonan Hamadako - Takoyaki")

Welcome. We offer freshly made takoyaki.

Huh? Where did she go?

Oh, that way.

Delicious.

[Nikkun roll (Rice wrapped in meat)]

Please try some!

Thank you for waiting.

This one is delicious, too.

She has pretty good tastes.

Oh... She isn't here.

Where is she...?

Are you following me?

Oh... Well...

My name is Inogashira. I'm Yoshihara-san's acquaintance.

I saw the play.

Oh, I see.

Everyone in the company was worried about you.

I feel a little better now.

You don't ask anything...

What should I ask..?

Um...

I don't think people will ask that question...

I'm sorry...

Inogashira-san, you are somewhat...

..a mysterious person...

I'm... scared...

I'm so concerned how people will think of me.

I'm not sure if I'm worthy of being a lead actress...

Do I really have the talent...?

When I started to think like that, I suddenly became scared...

I got yelled at by a leader, too..

I'm sorry!

I'm...

...being troublesome, aren't I?

No...

I think what leader wanted to say was...

Oh.. well...

I don't understand too well but...

Your smile at the last scene...

I thought it was wonderful.

Thank you very much.

Then, I'll...

Ah... these...

Eh?

I ate some but if you like, please have the rest.

They're delicious.

Ah.. Yes.

Thank you very much.

Please eat it while still warm. May not taste as good once it gets cold.

- But I guess you can't have it here...? - "I don't mind."

I want to say something to her but...

...it's so hard to put your thoughts to words...

Ah! That's right.

I was hungry.

Next, I must find a place to eat.

There are so many choices around, I feel like getting dizzy.

I have to find somewhere to settle down.

(Okonomi-yaki)

(Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki / Teppanyaki Hiroki)

Okonomiyaki... Oh~!

That sounds like a good plan, yes, sounds good.

Since it's Hiroshima style, I expect a nice big one.

- Welcome. - Welcome.

Please come have a seat here.

Excuse me.

This is the menu.

As a Hiroshima-style Okonomi-yaki...

It'll have noodles cooked with it.

There are so many choices of ingredients.

It's truly "Okonomi" (as you like) "Yaki" (cooking).

Whoa~.

You can even choose the seasoning on these...

What should I go with...?

For Okonomi-yaki, nos. 8, 10 and 16 are popular.

- Then I'll take no. 10. - Sure.

I see...

- Excuse me. - Yes.

- 1 order of no. 16 Hiroki Special. - Yes.

For choice of noodles, which would you like, udon or soba?

- Soba, please. - Got it. 1 order of Hiroki special with soba.

And teppan-yaki...

..with octopus, scallops and oysters please.

Sure, how would you like it to be seasoned?

Um... for octopus, I want Hiroshima leeks and ponzu.

With scallops, it's garlic.

- For oysters, I'll take herbal butter, please. - Yes, thank you for the order.

I got carried away..

...and end up ordering three box-office star classes of the sea.

But...it's fine.

You eat what you want, the way you want.

Is truly "Okonomi" (as you like) "Yaki" (cooking)

Anyway... that girl...

I hope she's okay.

Here's the soba noodles.

In that kind of circumstance, what should I say...

...as a mature adult? - Here's the udon noodles.

("Cafe Select de Sevres")

[Takoyaki and Nikkun-roll] "Taste just as good in room temperature."

Thank you for waiting.

Here are the octopus, scallops and the oysters.

[Oyster with herbal butter] [Octopus with Hiroshima leeks and Ponzu] [Scallops with Garlic]

[Octopus with Hiroshima leeks and Ponzu] Refreshing to the eye, mounds of Hiroshima leeks with plump octopus playing hide and seek.

Hiroshima leeks... [Octopus with Hiroshima leeks and Ponzu] "Refreshing to the eye, mounds of Hiroshima leeks with plump octopus playing hide and seek."

It's amazingly green... [Octopus with Hiroshima leeks and Ponzu] "Refreshing to the eye, mounds of Hiroshima leeks with plump octopus playing hide and seek."

[Octopus with Hiroshima leeks and Ponzu] "Refreshing to the eye, mounds of Hiroshima leeks with plump octopus playing hide and seek."

Itadakimasu.

This octopus.. Plump... Plump octopus..

Delicious.. plump octopus, really good.

[Scallops with Garlic] "Great garlic flavor! You can really taste it! It brings out the taste of scallops."

How are these scallops.. [Scallops with Garlic] "Great garlic flavor! You can really taste it! It brings out the taste of scallops."

Yes, this one is good too.

It's delicate yet plump.

[Oyster with herbal butter] "Herbal butter stimulates the appetite. Oysters are, of course, from Hiroshima."

This one was sauteed in butter. Let's see..

Yes yes... Just as I thought.

Milk of the sea and butter have to work well.

That must be mine.. most definitely.

Thank you for waiting. Here is the Hiroki special.

There you go. I was right.

[HIROKI Special] "Large ingredients are on the top! Definitely special on both looks and taste."

Amazing..

Ingredients are on top.. and they are big..

Well, let's eat.

Hot... hot...

Oh... it's good...

Not only the leeks, even the cabbage is sweet.

Yes yes, this is the taste.

Okonomi-yaki must be like this.

Going great.

Teppan-yaki makes you feel like a live music.

Although I'm alone, I feel like I can hear the crowd cheering on each bite.

Teppan (griddle) is a stage...

Okonomi-yaki.

Such a perfect name for it.

To eat what you want, the way you want it.

Thank you very much!

- Thank you very much! - Thank you very much!

That IS the best smile.

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

Screenplay: TAGUCHI Yoshiro

MATSUSHIGE Yutaka (as 'Inogashira Goro')

ASAKURA Aki (Young leading actress, Shinomiya)

SATO Masahiro (as the Theatre chair)

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 will visit the shop where the show was filmed

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

So this is it. Hiroshima Okonomi-yaki Hiroki.

- Hello~. - Welcome!

In Hiroki, not only Okonomi-yaki...

...seafood teppan-yaki are also very popular.

Can I order?

I'll take teppan-yaki, oysters with Hiroshima leeks and ponzu.

Oysters are shipped directly from the producer.

Since it can be delivered quicker than going through the market... (HIROKI's KADOMAE Mieko-san)

...really fresh oysters can be offered to the customers.

Drinking while watching them cooking my food is really great.

- So those are the Hiroshima leeks. - Yes - Wow. That's a lot!

- Thank you for waiting. - Thank you.

- Ponzu is in the bottom so please mix it. - Sure.

Please put on the serving plate and eat. [Oyster Teppan-yaki with Hiroshima leeks and Ponzu = 900yen ($10.50)]

Let's taste.

Delish!

I can really tell how fresh these are!

Leeks are so soft and sweet, feels like I can eat a lot...

I'm sorry..

Next is their specialty Okonomi-yaki.

It's amazing to watch them create simultaneously.

Pork?.. Pork on top.

What's going to happen next...

Cameraman can't keep up! Ah... it's been flipped!

Oh! Went on top! On top of yakisoba noodles! Now they are merged.

And I'm watching it while drinking beer.

- Oh, is that the lettuce? - Yes.

Looks so delicious!

This may be a little difficult to eat... [Okonomi-yaki with noodles & Lettuce = 1,000 yen ($12)]

...for someone who is not familiar with it. - Please teach me.

For this lettuce Okonomi-yaki, it will be best if you would cut the small section as you eat.

- It will stay tasty that way. - I see.

This looks great. I love vegetables.

Delicious.

Texture of lettuce has changed since it was heated and the lemon is working really well with it.

This is a wonderful new way to enjoy the Okonomi-yaki.

You think so? Thank you very much.

There are quite a few customers who fell in love with it!

Translation and fine timing: danburi

Editing and QC: earthcolors

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

Next on ~KODOKU NO GURUME~ Ep. 10: "Ginger Pork Rice Bowl with Fried Egg of Higashi-Nagasaki, Toshima Ward"

Stay tuned. Thank you for watching~.