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So, first multiply the coefficient by seven, what do you get?

That's 49, ma'am.

Bravo, Eleonore.

Guys, I'm starting to like maths.

Yeah!

Earth has a diameter, at the equator,

of 12761 km...

Spirou!

What are you doing?

How much would...

Pass it on.

Hey, pass it on.

- Cassius, pass it on. - So...

no one?

- The circumference of the equator is... -Pass it on.

40075 kilometers.

- Look. - That's 20600 nautical.

Remember...

Thank you.

Is it for me?

Did you write me a love letter?

"You dropped your pen on the floor."

Ah thank you.

How nice.

Hey!

You scored points there!

That makes 3/4.

How do we get this number?

Before going out...

write down the topic of your essay.

I'll point out it's your last one.

You'll soon leave me.

Oh no, never.

Even with your grades, Vertignasse, you'll pass.

I'd like you to consider this topic:

How...

do you imagine yourself....

when you're...

30 years old?

That's my age.

You don't look like it.

How nice.

Does she look older or younger?

Hi, kids!

- Hi Dad. - Hello.

Where's he going?

- To work. - At this hour?

Yes, he and my mother work different shifts.

- Do they ever see each other? - And they never argue.

Not bad, I should talk to my parents.

- Hello! - Hello.

Ah! Right on time.

I told you, she always takes a shower when she gets home.

Her high school must be super dirty.

Say, your sister has really changed.

You're right, she's more and more boring.

Here, she's going back to your room.

- She's touching your comics. - What?

Spirou, Vertignasse, are you coming for a snack?

Coming.

She's tearing them up. A bloodbath...

Let me see!

Funny!

Yes, yes, funny.

Well, kids.

What's shaking?

We're looking at the stars.

In broad daylight?

The brightest!

- Rascals! Who is it? - Vertignasse's sister.

You said we shouldn't miss the wonders of nature.

I love it when you remember my lessons.

Red code, guys.

What are you doing?

Nothing...

Come on.

Dad, aren't you ashamed?

It's not me, it's...

But dad, they are kids!

She's his daughter. She should be afraid of him, right?

From a certain age on it changes.

Oh yeah...

Do you know my tragedy?

Uh, no, ma'am.

I have two kids.

Who's the second besides Granddad?

Won't you tell us where we're going?

Don't you like surprises anymore?

Only the good ones.

Believe me, a woman who doesn't say what she has on her mind...

That can't be good.

Good morning, good morning, good morning.

Magnificent! A 1952 Valentino Cambirano costume...

which needs a little refit here.

- And there. - Hands off!

- We're here for my son. - What?

We're here to buy you your bellhop's costume.

Come with me.

Raise your arms, please.

Look in front of you. Stand straight.

Here.

Mom?

Is this because of that nonsense with granddad?

Not at all.

It's my grades?

Of course not.

You'll start bellhop's school.

- Already? - You'll follow the family path.

- Ouch. - Sorry.

Dad.

There you go.

What a handsome young man!

He's my spitting image.

- Where is daddy? - There.

And you?

There.

It was the first year.

I didn't dare talk to him yet.

He was handsome.

Like you, my dear.

Later, I got a little closer.

This is the last year.

And now it's like you're at square one.

And why is that?

You hardly ever see each other.

They were the best years of my life.

It will be the same for you.

And with that you'll be wreaking havoc.

Oh yeah?

Seeing your father...

in costume, I fell in love.

The prestige of a uniform...

Uh, mom...

Can I wear my suit tomorrow to school?

Wow.

It's very classy!

Isn't it too red?

You're hot!

Maybe he wants to make you a proposal.

You think so?

Why else would he dress like that?

If it makes him happy, I'll say yes.

I don't want to break his heart.

Hello, Spirou!

Hello!

Did you see that?

How they like you?

I say...

I've never seen you so pretty.

Here.

I need a suit like that.

I admit, it's super effective.

- I couldn't wear that. - Why not?

The girls would be so crazy about me, there would be no more for you.

- Funny. - Oh yes!

Yes, funny.

Hey!

Little squirt.

What's this? Is it carnival today?

I would have disguised myself.

He scared him!

- We're surrounded by work. - Yeah.

I regret having repeated three times.

Let's go.

One day I'll close his yapper.

- Why not today? - Go ahead.

We'll be watching.

Get cracking, blooming cockroaches! I can't believe this.

With the kids, it's a lot of gentleness...

and force.

It's not me, it's mathematics.

We don't run in the corridors.

Give me the pink.

Don't, Mégot!

Mr. Mégot!

You know,

I know about education.

Obviously, working for thirty years...

We don't run on the edge the pool,

I already told you.

Otherwise, no canoeing.

Don't forget your bathing cap.

Get cracking, blooming cockroaches!

You're leaving next year?

Well, yeah.

Are you serious?

What's a bellhop?

Isn't that a circus thing? Like a lion tamer?

It's people working in hotels.

- Of course not. - Of course yes!

They operate the elevators.

They open the doors, take up the suitcases.

That's what you want to do?

I didn't ask myself that question. It's what we do in my family.

I hear you.

I'm not sleeping.

What's this about?

To know... Well, you should know.

You are clairvoyant.

Is this for the next math assignment?

All kids want to know.

Especially the one with glasses and a wormy name.

Ah, Vertignasse! (Ver = worm)

That's him!

What do you want?

To know my future.

Edmond.

Oh, my dearie.

We pay up front.

- Will that do? - I won't see very far with that.

I see... I see...

You can't see much with your eyes closed.

Hush! I see...

I see big spaces...

Far-away journeys...

I see...

I see...

exotic countries...

I see...

turquoise waterfalls, lush vegetation.

That's all.

What? But...

It's already over? And besides, it was vague.

You have money?

- No... - Okay, kid.

time to go now.

I have a blow-dry to do, chances are I'll go out tonight.

- Did you see that in the ball? - No.

I saw it in there.

Edmond, my dear, you see everything.

Granddad?

Granddaddy-o?

Are you here? Granddad?

Ah, here you are!

Junior! Are you skipping school or what?

At this hour school is over.

You finish earlier and earlier.

I'll write to the Department of Education.

That's good, I'll show you something.

Your magazine collections?

It's not mine.

It's got your name on it.

It's a joke of your father,

no doubt.

Come on, come here.

Magnificent!

Your great-great grandfather...

bought it at an auction.

It was manufactured in 1890,

by Robert Schindler himself.

At the time, it was already the Rolls Royce of elevators.

I've put together a little training program.

I'm about to help someone in this family.

It may save me from the retirement home.

Okay, let's ride!

Uh, Granddad...

I have my homework to do...

Since when do you do your homework?

Come on, no fuss.

It won't eat you.

Come on!

Come on, go!

Breathe!

- I want to get out! - No, stay a little.

Enjoy this moment of relaxation.

I can't breathe anymore.

This has never happened in this family.

I want to get out!

It's the safest travel in the world.

Come on, move over!

I'll show you.

You see? At ease.

Madam, 3rd floor? You're welcome. Sorry.

May I?

You see?

There's nothing more simple.

Did you always know that you wanted to do that?

Of course.

Look how handsome I was.

I was born with a bellhop's hat on my head.

So what happened?

80 years.

As the singer of Aerosmith would say, we put our guts on the table.

Oh happy day - OH HAPPY DAY.

Oh happy day - OH HAPPY DAY.

- When Jesus Washed. - WHEN JESUS WASHED.

Jesus washed - Come on!

WHEN JESUS WASHED.

When Jesus washed.

WHEN JESUS WASHED.

He washed my sins away.

OH HAPPY DAY.

Oh happy day.

It's true that they look very similar.

Yeah I admit.

- That's what the rumor says. - Is he his father?

I dunno.

According to my mother, even if we say "my father", we are not his children.

- He washed my sins away. - OH HAPPY DAY.

Cassius, we do not run in the gym.

- Yes, Mr Mégot. - You'll end up against the wall.

Always check the canvas before going on the trampoline.

It seems obvious,

but we've already had numerous accidents.

Do you know what you want to do later?

I don't care, I won't be a grownup for years.

You may never be.

- Star dancer! - President of the Republic.

- Top Model. - Oyster farmer.

- What's that? - A guy who grows oysters.

- I don't know. - What are you talking about?

- Editor. - That sucks.

- Miss France - Stripper.

It's the result of many years of practice, so...

About the essay...

If you insist, I'll give you a demonstration.

Hello.

The acrobatic jump requires great serenity.

Concentration!

An accident is never far away.

And now I'll spin!

This is where I started my career.

Oh, he's so cute!

With this training,

he will take his passengers to the summits...

Our ambition: To be at the forefront...

by adapting the present to be the professionals of tomorrow.

We have been training the top families...

for 5 generations.

Your child is in good hands here.

He will feel at home.

Have a nice trip.

No!

Hello, my dear.

What did you do yesterday?

It's already all wrinkled!

Have you lost your tongue?

Mom,

why is it the parents who always decide?

Why do you say that?

If I wanted another kind of cereal?

You've loved them since you were little!

Should I eat them all my life?

No, not necessarily.

Do you want a different kind?

I dunno.

Hey, Spirou!

I'm not hungry anymore.

Granddad?

Do you know the fortune teller? The one in the caravan.

Hilda? Oh yes!

Well, yes... no.

I, well, I know her like that... from afar.

Hardly, you see?

She forecast for me a life full of adventures and travels.

She's telling nonsense.

So, when we drink, we get off track!

Is she drinking?

Everybody knows it.

What if I wanted to stay with my friends...

and not be stuck in an elevator all my life?

But bellhop, it's way better!

The others travel for you.

The guests tell you about their travels.

You have all the advantages without the disadvantages.

A change of scenery without the risk.

Not to mention...

it doesn't cost you a bit.

- I hadn't thought about that. - You know what?

- We'll go back to see her. - Now?

- Are you often wrong? - Never.

Well, I have eye trouble, right now.

Will you give me a refund?

Didn't you see the sign?

"Satisfied or money back. No, we're joking."

Okay.

Let's get to it.

I see... I see...

- Don't you close your eyes? - Yes, yes.

- I see... - Won't you switch on the bulb?

Are you happy now?

What if you put on glasses?

For your sight!

Stop interrupting me.

Yes, sorry.

Good, for the last time.

I see suitcases, big ones, small ones.

Doors with numbers, long hallways

all the same.

A wall with keys.

Elevators going up and down.

Without a doubt, kid.

You'll become a bellhop.

Last time you talked about...

exotic landscapes!

I liked that better!

I don't like lying. Especially to a child.

- You should be ashamed. - To have charm?

There's one short.

- Sorry? - There's one bill short.

Sorry.

Shall we have supper?

I doubt it!

There are too many women in your life.

Spirou! Spirou!

I have a few more days of freedom.

Are you going to prison?

Of course not!

The holidays are coming up.

And after that I'm leaving.

I'd like to enjoy these last moments with you.

Do you have to go to this damn school?

Well, yeah.

It's my destiny.

What is destiny?

It's something you have to deal with.

And you can't do anything to avoid it.

All together!

HE TAUGHT ME HOW.

TO WATCH, FIGHT AND PRAY.

FIGHT AND PRAY.

Guys, I'd like to do something crazy...

to finish with a bang.

- See Miss Chiffre all naked? - Done already.

It's not worth it!

Funny!

Yes, funny!

What if we disguised André-Baptiste as a Christmas tree?

As the singer of lron Maiden would say:

"Let out the beast that's inside of you."

Oh happy day!

OH HAPPY DAY

Hey, Vert.

I know what I'm going to do.

See the world before ending my life in a box.

Chief, I don't understand.

I'm traveling around the world!

- What? - Very good!

World Tour!

OH HAPPY DAY.

OH HAPPY DAY.

Okay.

We'll need a vehicle.

A very special vehicle.

- Special how? - Special like this.

WOW!

It's so good!

- Awesome! - Great!

Yeah.

We will need a Masseur. (ma sœur = my sister)

What does your sister have to do with that?

No no, Masseur.

Jean-Charles Masseur.

Come.

Masseur! Masseur?

Does your father still want you to work in his garage?

If I get good grades, he wouldn't mind.

No chance of that!

All right, we'll see.

What are they doing?

We want to ask you a question .

Would you like to do Masseur's homework?

If I do, he'll be the first in the class.

I want to be the only one.

You'll have to put in some mistakes!

0K, but on one condition.

I want a slave.

Okay.

So?

That'll work out.

Oh well, how?

How ready are you for my dessert?

A lot.

It's not enough.

- And mine as well? - All you want.

Well, now you sign there.

"I, the undersigned Ponchelot...

"accepts the conditions to become...

"Eleanor's slave for 3 weeks.

"I'll carry her things, I'll blow her nose for her,

"I'll chew her steak,

"I'll put away her tray,

"I'll never say no, I'll accept everything,

"Ponchelot."

You're harsh.

Go on, do it.

- My slave, is that you? - It's for a good cause.

Can you carry my tray?

You're really bad.

No no!

Good! We have work to do.

- Yeah. - When do we start?

Now!

Get cracking, blooming larvae!

Pass it along.

Pass!

You're doomed!

Father!

Father!

Spirou and his friends are stealing things.

I already told you, call me Mr. Langelusse like everybody else.

Or monseigneur, if you want to be nice.

Come and see, your highness.

Okay.

I'll follow you. Go!

- We're lucky, it's open. - Why are you showing me this?

You say that stealing is a sin.

- It is the Lord who says it. - It's the same.

Breaking into someone's house,

- is forbidden by... - The Lord?

- By the law. - That's less serious.

They put everything here.

So what?

There was a lot of stuff, they were doing something big.

You've lost your head, André-Jean-Baptiste.

I saw them, I swear!

We don't swear.

They must have hidden it. Or...

- Or else you lied! - But Father!

Stop calling me "Father" all the time,

stop lying and swearing.

Otherwise, as the AC/DC guitarist would say,

you'll head straight for the highway of hell.

That was close.

Wow!

I've never seen anything more beautiful.

Yeah, I did what I could.

You're a genius!

- My dad says I'm a dunce. - We can be both!

What are we going to call it?

The Supokitu.

Way good!

But André-Baptiste may steal it from us.

You need this key to start the vehicle. I always have it on me.

I think we are ready!

Yeah!

There are 2 seats, who's going with you?

Let me guess.

It starts with a V and ends with an E.

Exactly!

Oh, no.

It ends with an E, but it starts with an S.

Suzette?

It's not possible to spell that wrong.

How are you going to ask her?

- Does anyone want tea? - Yes, please.

Anyone else?

He's going to get it for me every morning.

It's good to have a slave!

I admit, I'm very pleased.

If you want, I'll lend him to you.

I'm fine, I already have my brother.

I could use one!

Okay, but not for long.

And I'm counting on you to be careful.

It is a rare model.

Poor guy!

It's not human!

May I please interrupt you?

Go ahead...

and articulate clearly.

He tends to swallow his words.

I have a message for Mrs. Suzette from Mr. Spirou.

He's going to propose to you!

Mrs Suzette, Mr Spirou asked me...

to give you this message.

Because he will leave us...

Will he leave us?

Well, he's switching schools.

Well!

What misery!

Hell will break loose!

We need to talk!

Suzette!

You dare to leave me without telling me?

Well, we're not even together!

That's right. But we give notice when we leave.

About what you wanted to tell me, it's no.

It's an answer engraved...

in the sand!

Just like a marriage scene!

- That went well. - So, did you get dumped?

Not surprising, with your clown costume!

- Shall I give him a lethal answer? - If you want.

That smells like relocation!

Okay.

Give me a day, I'll find something.

Masseur, another good grade.

It's a revolution!

Ponchelot,

a record.

A mistake with every word, even your name.

But when I speak, I make no mistakes!

Vertignasse, a clear progress.

More than 47 mistakes.

- Thank you. - Bravo.

Eleonore, very good as usual.

It's not so bad.

Go with someone else!

A trip is nicer with a woman!

Spirou! Do you know what you should do?

No.

Every time they fight, my father gives my mother a ring.

- Does it works? - Until the next fight.

Cassius.

This here is a new one.

Are you competing for last place?

James.

Your mother has a lot of of jewelry.

She must love fights.

No, it's my father. He likes to quarrel.

He doesn't know what to do with his money.

Adults are sick.

By the way,

how much is still in the kitty?

And finally, Gontrand...

It's good, continue, we're almost there.

Did your brother help you?

Remember that next week you must return your essays.

Bye, Madam.

Goodbye, children.

Uh... madam? Can I ask you a question?

Of course.

Well, would you like it if someone gave you a ring?

Why? Do you want to give me one?

No, well, it's true that you're pretty...

That is sweet!

But you are too old for me.

Ah yes?

Yes, because I'm not good at math,

but I know that when I'm 20...

you'll be something like... 50.

Ah yes...

So, for both of us, that won't be possible.

I understand.

Sorry, I wanted to be honest with you.

Your candor is refreshing.

Who's the ring for?

For Suzette?

How do you know?

She is very lucky.

You know, girls,

we don't need gifts, we should talk to each other too.

But this...

men forget it too often.

After all, they should listen to us too.

You shouldn't talk...

only to say nothing and talk all the time.

Here.

Thank you. See you tomorrow.

- Hello, young man. - Hello, Madam.

Can I help you?

I'd like a ring.

What kind of ring?

Shiny and pretty.

Okay...

Will this do?

I don't think so...

That's too bad.

I'm sorry.

- Goodbye. - Goodbye.

Wait!

I may have an idea.

There you are, young man.

Thank you Madam.

Come on, go, go! Go, quickly!

We're not ready for the Olympics...

Come on, hop, hop!

27 seconds and 6 hundredths. You have to do 25.

Faster, faster! It's not that difficult.

Well, that's enough for this morning.

The advantage of being a bellhop,

it is to be able to court women everyday.

I bow to the smartest...

and most charming of all teachers.

I see where Spirou gets his eloquence.

And his charm.

May I?

Please.

Can I carry your bag?

With all these bad grades in it,

it's quite heavy.

Oh, for a top athlete, it's nothing.

It doesn't matter.

Young man, I'll kick your butt.

In the middle Ages?

Warm up, grandpa.

Come on, Granddad!

Go, Mr. Mégot!

Hands off.

Mr. Mégot! Mr. Mégot!

Granddad, take it easy.

Stop fighting.

Okay, let's call it a draw.

Gladly.

Follow me.

Come on!

He's not very inspiring, this fool.

Get cracking, blooming larvae!

Why don't you show us how to do it?

Mrs meddle-in-everything,

the intelligent sportsman avoids unnecessary effort.

That's all.

Guys, look what I bought.

Wow!

Show me.

Not bad at all, that should please her.

It's true, Ponchelot knows about girls.

- How many carats? - What's that?

It tells you the value of a ring.

Holy cow! You're an expert!

Yes, and by sight, it looks like it's about 300.

- 300? - No, not more than 200, tops.

Please?

Can someone help me?

Are you alright, Suzette?

You don't look good.

- I don't want to talk to you, okay? - Okay.

- I'm going down then. - No wait.

I don't feel so good. Will you help me?

Are you dizzy?

Certainly not.

Don't look down, look into my eyes.

Always in my eyes.

I'm afraid, tell me something, anything.

The last time,

I wanted to propose to you...

to go on a world tour with me.

A world tour?

Yes, both of us.

It's madly romantic.

But thanks, no thanks.

I'm not interested.

We will see exotic lands...

and inspiring landscapes.

Wouldn't you like that?

Oh yes! No, I won't like it.

And there will be a surprise.

A ring?

How did you guess?

But if I would agree,

When would you leave?

Oh, I don't know.

Tonight, I'm dancing,

tomorrow fencing...

and Wednesday, I'm free.

- In two days? - Yes!

- You really want to? - Yes, yes, no problem.

Look at your feet!

Till Wednesday, then.

- See you Wednesday! - Bye.

Hey, guys,

you'll never guess.

Suzette said yes!

She said yes?

It's cool, it's cool!

Why the glum faces?

- Mégot. - Mégot what?

It's stupid, for once he was interested in us...

Actually, we have good news and bad news.

- He took the ring? - No!

That's the good news.

We hid it just in time.

But we had to give him something else instead.

We only had one thing at hand.

Spit it out.

The key.

- The key? - The key of the Supokitu.

- Oh no. - Yes, he took it.

- It's not possible. - It is.

How are we going to do this?

Without the key, no world tour.

Not easy, the keys never leave his tracksuit.

We switch to commando mode.

Stop that.

We will get caught.

You're breathing a little hard.

I don't like tight places.

It's claustropholie.

Huh?

Claustrofolie or phonie...

Yes, claustrophony.

We're in position.

Quiet. We will get caught.

- Well? - Did he find it?

Not yet.

But it's right before his eyes.

He's blind as a bat, it's not true!

- He's leaving! - Do something!

- But what? - I have an idea.

He'll think it's the moon.

That's it.

- Great. - He's reading it.

"Dear Mr. Mégot, I would very much enjoy,

"to see you at 9 pm at the bus stop near the cemetery.

"Thanks for being clean and showered, otherwise, don't bother."

- So? Did he buy it? - All the way!

He's going to the showers.

- Tell us when it's okay. - Go!

Duck.

- Well? - It's disgusting.

- What happened? - I saw him naked!

- Is that an okay then? - Affirmative.

The pigeon loses its feathers.

- What? - The pigeon loses...

He's going into the showers!

Mégot goes into the showers.

It's your turn!

I'm coming, my little gazelle.

Yes, I'm coming, sir, I'm going.

Here's your Désiré who is desirable

He wants to teach you

I'm coming, my little gazelle.

My little dish.

Here's your Désiré who is desirable

Yes!

Cass?

What?

Will I be Eleanor's slave for much longer?

Don't worry, buddy, it's over soon.

Actually she's nice.

Are we talking about Eleonore?

Yes... and taking care of her...

gave a meaning to my life.

Shampooing started!

Where are you?

Which one is it?

Come on!

Spirou, shampooing finished. Rinsing on the way.

- We're looking for the right key. - Hurry up.

He is clean.

Yes!

What are all these things?

Wow!

He's leaving the showers!

Ah, that's it! I have it!

Make it snappy!

Go now!

It's alright, guys. Mission accomplished.

He doesn't look very perky.

Well,

he had to wait at the cemetery all night.

Yeah...

I'm almost sad.

When you're a teacher, students often don't care about you.

That's part of the job.

Well, change of program, cracking cockroaches.

Everyone to the cafe.

What do we do, sir?

Play table football.

I'll talk to Mr. Langelusse.

How's it going sir?

Why didn't she come, you think?

Whom are you talking about, sir?

So? In your opinion?

I dunno...

She must have been inhibited at the last moment.

Or she was afraid of my charisma.

Of my predatory physique.

That must be it.

Bartender! Two beers, please.

Ah, no thanks.

- I don't take any. - Both are for me, don't worry.

Well...

I never noticed.

What?

Your legs.

What about them?

They are bicyclist's legs.

- Does it show? - Ah, yes.

It jumps out at your eyes. They are super muscular.

Well...

I was champion in my young days.

Yeah...

I won races.

That's why the medals.

What?

What are you talking about?

If you have won races, you must have gotten some.

Ah, yes! Yes. Yes...

Some, yes.

I was destined to be a champion cyclist.

- What happened? - What happened was...

Too hard, too much pressure, too much training.

It tossed me into nothingness.

You know, sometimes with hindsight,

I'd like to start all over again.

But we can't, ever.

You never get a second chance.

Dreams,

if you have no wings, you can't catch them.

Yeah.

But without dreams, you have no wings.

And I...

my wings, they were her.

But without her, I have no dreams.

No wings,

no dream.

So? What did Mégot tell you?

I didn't understand everything, but I wouldn't like to be in his place.

Get out, get out!

Out of my bubble!

Get the hell out of here! Go complain, I don't care!

I didn't want to do this job.

Before leaving,

don't forget to give me your essays.

Thank you.

Thank you, children.

Thank you.

See you tomorrow.

Oh...

You've been so inspired.

Are you okay?

Yes, yes.

You seem to be elsewhere.

I wish.

Bye.

You think he's going to ask you to marry you?

Maybe.

I hope my parents will agree. They're so stiff.

We should repeat this one last time.

I love it when a plan works without a hitch.

Midget!

You're a bellhop, carry our school bags.

We're tired.

- Knackered! - Obviously.

Can I ask you a question?

- Since when does he talk to me? - He talks?

Did I tell you that you should be...

on the cover of a book on freaks?

Or did I dream that?

- You dreamed it. - Thank you, I wasn't sure.

He made a jerk out of you.

Whatever!

I'm going to destroy him.

What are you doing here?

Can we talk?

In the elevator.

Well...

I wonder if it's a good idea.

What?

That Spirou will be leaving next year.

Do you ask for him or for yourself?

That's...

Are you afraid you'll miss him?

I'm not sure if he wants to do the same as you.

Did he tell you?

No, it's just a feeling.

You're afraid of losing your friend.

That's normal.

Don't worry.

- You'll continue to see each other. - Sure?

I promise.

You again?

What do you want?

You were wrong.

What are you talking about?

With the ball.

I brought you this.

You told me you don't see well.

Kid, I don't have time.

Okay, kid.

I may have one minute.

It's good, I got it. Here.

Go ahead.

I see, I see...

I see...

robbers, thugs, hard-boiled men.

I see a ferocious and roaring beast.

I see a poisonous femme fatale.

A dizzying jump...

into space!

Wow!

In 20 years of business, I've never seen a future that hectic.

What is this job exactly?

I dunno.

In your place, I'd become a bellhop, it's less dangerous.

Since when are you friends with my grandfather?

- You're a clairvoyant too? - No.

I just have good vision.

Exercise: Opening doors in a gale.

Don't forget,

Put all your weight on the handle.

Come on, give it all you've got!

Go ahead!

What's wrong?

Granddad.

- Yes? - The clairvoyant.

When I went with you, you asked her to lie,

is that true?

What?

I can't hear anything.

This thing is making a racket!

You left this at her place.

Why did you ask her to lie?

I wanted to be useful, to teach you things.

Things, you've already taught me in heaps.

Oh?

Yes.

Tampering with my report card.

Write fake notes for school.

Make compliments to get candy.

Watch under the skirts of girls.

Thanks to you, I know how to make wisecracks...

and bad puns.

And lots of things.

Eh yes. I taught you all that.

Yes.

But here you betrayed me.

How are you, Dad?

- You don't look so good! - No, I'm fine.

Spirou,

do you know who came to the hotel?

- No. - Your friend Vertignasse.

To ask me not to change your school.

- Did he? - Yes.

He doesn't want you to leave.

He thinks you don't want to be a bellhop.

I thought it was sweet.

Since childhood, you've dreamt of this job.

You stole your grandfather's hat.

Do you remember, dad?

Hm.

On vacation, you wanted to carry the suitcases.

You loved the elevators.

You made drawings of them.

I've grown up since.

- What did you say? - Nothing.

Yes, you said something.

I don't know if I want to spend my life dressed like you.

What?

Are you ashamed of your parents?

I didn't say that.

Believe me. I know what's good for you.

I'll go to your damn school!

No need to tire yourself!

Spirou, come back!

Right now!

Leave him.

He'll get over it.

Spirou, it's me. What are you doing? Over.

I'm packing my suitcase.

Over here, everything's ready. Roger.

Great.

Vertignasse?

Yeah?

Have you ever thought of leaving here?

Yes, when my sister is busting my balls. Or when my mother is preparing fish.

Why?

Nothing.

In any case...

I'll miss you.

Next year.

You too.

Okay, bye, see you tomorrow!

See you tomorrow.

I'm writing these lines as I'm getting ready...

to go around the world.

I don't know if I have to talk about what I'm going to become...

or what I would have liked to be.

That's why I'm going to enjoy the big wide world,

before spending my life in a box.

I won't even ask you where you're going like this.

I imagine there's a woman there.

How do you know?

I did crazy things, too.

It was always for women.

Well...

one woman.

I will tell you.

Are you going to stop me from leaving?

We don't stop a determined man. Go ahead, I'll cover for you.

Really?

Of course.

By selfishness,

I jeopardized the most precious thing I have.

Your naughty magazines?

No, you idiot! Our partnership!

Come here!

I won't do it again.

I promise.

Thank you, old geezer!

Good luck, scum in shorts!

Go!

Go!

Sonny! We never let a woman wait!

Go!

Yes?

Miss Chiffre?

Let me tell you how I admire you.

Perfect timing.

- Oh? - Spirou is running away.

No, I just met him down the street with a suitcase!

- No problem. - Okay.

Let's go.

- It's not too heavy? - Not at all.

I didn't know what to take, so I brought everything.

If something's missing, we'll stop on the way.

Wow!

Madame's car is advanced.

So what's first?

- Surprise! - It had better be!

You promised me exotic lands.

There's even a horn!

- Here, put this on. - What for?

For the surprise.

Verti, we're leaving. See ya!

Over and out.

See ya. Over.

Is everybody ready?

Yeah!

This time, I'll get them!

Miss...

A call for you. You can take it in the elevator.

It's urgent.

Hello?

This is Miss Chiffre. I think Spirou is running away.

Running away, are you sure?

We're going after him.

We'll keep you posted.

Can I?

Trust me,

we'll find these blooming cockroaches!

Something wrong with the clutch.

And shit!

Going up-hill with this kind of vehicle,

is always hard.

I hear the sea.

- First stop. - Already?

No way...

Fortunately I have my sunglasses.

- It's so hot! - I have air conditioning!

You haven't seen anything yet.

If you like danger, you'll get it.

Great!

- Did you bring a raincoat? - Yes, why?

This is Asia during the monsoon season.

Okay, let's go there.

We have to take a train.

A train?

Cool!

- Pick up, good God! - Hello?

- Papa, it's me. - My darling, what an unexpected pleasure!

Where is Spirou?

What do you mean? Here, of course.

Put him on.

If you want.

- I do. - Spirou!

Your mom wants to talk to you.

I'm in the bathroom!

Tell her I'm fine.

Dad, I recognized your voice.

Hey, Spirou, is that you?

Of course it's me!

Dad, I'm serious. I was told he ran away.

No, I assure you he's here.

Dad!

Okay...

She hung up.

Why didn't you tell her?

I won't betray the boy again.

So? Where were we?

You were going to take a nap!

For dessert, we'll have a Demi-Vodka-Malabar.

That's fine, thank you.

It's hot!

I'm cold!

Did you put on your superhero costume?

Yes.

What's next?

It's the highlight of the show!

I warn you, if you lied to me, it's going to end badly.

As the drummer of Metallica says,

when we shout to the wolf, we can unleash his rage.

You will be proud of me, father.

Call me Langelusse, like everyone else.

That's how I see my life, later.

Trips and a big house.

With lots of dogs around and a pool...

in the garden. With a zip line...

from the bedroom to the living room.

With children, five!

Danny, David, Lucas, Steven...

and Tim.

I'm proud of my new grapnel launcher.

- It's cool. - Did you see my guns?

- Very good. - Guys!

Pay attention!

Pokemon and his girlfriend.

- I said if I meet him again... - You'll destroy him.

Yeah, you're going to take him apart.

Like all boys who love their mother.

- One could become a doctor. - And a singer.

And another a banker.

Wow, a hot pursuit.

You really planned everything!

What was I saying? Oh yes, the children.

I thought about a vet.

- Also a teacher and an astronaut. - Sorry!

Back off, old timer!

What's he doing? He should be here already.

Yeah!

There they are!

I am a real hunting dog!

- Mégot! - Darn it!

So, blooming cockroaches, what's this business?

- Uh, us? - Nothing, sir.

Where is your chief?

Which chief?

Spirou!

Where is he?

You need to tell us!

We... we just don't know.

Let me handle this!

I have a technique to make them talk.

A kind of mixture of intimidation and hypnotism.

Speak now!

You have something in your beard!

A piece of cake...

A dog biscuit.

May I?

Children,

it's important you talk.

Yes, Miss.

Where is Spirou?

Is he running away?

Running away? Not at all.

He's going around the village with Suzette.

- Is that true? - Yes.

On the other hand, Miss, we are a bit afraid for him.

Afraid of what?

I haven't been listening to him, I should blame myself.

An unworthy mother!

I know what I want to do later.

I began to wonder.

Not so clever now, Midget.

Would you mind not interrupting me like that?

Rude boys!

What did I say?

Ah yes! Well...

Journalist isn't bad.

Television presenter...

I'm still hesitating...

Father?

Excuse me, Mr. Langelusse, is the rumor true?

- What rumor, my son? - Your son?

It's just a formulation.

Ah...

There.

I've never been pursued like that, it's great.

Sorry.

Please, we must catch up.

Count on me.

It's all under the hood.

Tell me, Claudia,

I never told you but...

- I... - Yes?

No, nothing.

I know what you want to say.

You don't know.

- Oh, yes. - No.

You told me one day,

that you find Miss Chiffre of a beauty to die for.

Ah yes?

Yes.

And that you've never seen anything more beautiful in the world than her.

Is that true?

And that you dream of kissing her.

And lick her face like a puppy.

Oh, I never said that.

Careful!

Sick maniacs!

Are you right in the head?

It's cool, this pursuit.

You promised me danger. When does it happen?

Now!

Spirou!

What are you doing?

Spirou!

Watch out, hang in there!

He's crazy.

My adventurer...

Oh!

Suzette?

I know.

Spirou!

Spirou...

Are you okay, sweety?

Yes.

I was so scared.

I'm sorry.

I didn't listen to you.

Are you okay, Suzette?

I went around the world with Spirou.

Mom?

- Yes, son. - I have to tell you something.

I don't want to leave my friends.

Yes!

And... I don't want to become a bellhop.

- You should do what you want. - Really?

You have time to think about what you want to do.

But I already know.

- You already know? - Yes.

Adventurer.

Yes!

- Are you crying? - Not at all.

I had some kind of...

dust in my viewing orifice.

Bravo, André-Jean-Baptiste.

Thanks to you, I will steer them back to the path of righteousness.

Thanks to me?

Yes, thanks to you.

If you want, you can call me "my father" now.

My father...

Come on!

As the singer of Megadeth said:

We don't take prisoners.

Do you like my flying chair?

Comfortable!

Well done, son.

You know, in a way,

I will follow the family path.

Ah, yes?

How?

By keeping my outfit. I like this costume.

And Suzette likes it.

You know what it is?

It's funny...

that you want to be an adventurer.

Oh yeah, why?

One of your ancestors,

was an adventurer too.

- Uncle Philemon. - I never heard of him.

Isn't he on the board?

He was separated from the family, he was an original.

And then, one day,

he disappeared mysteriously,

while he was looking for a treasure.

A treasure?

There must be a map somewhere in the attic.

So? Are you coming?

Granddad?

I'm going for a ride, I'll be home soon.