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"Laughter is far more effective for
good digestion than stomach acid."

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- Immanuel Kant, philosopher

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"Domo!"

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Meet the hero of our story.

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One of many young dreamers
lured from home...

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by the bright lights and promise
of the big city.

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Cut me some slack!

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Or I'll sumo you out of here!

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He dreams of making the
world laugh...

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and he isn't afraid to try.

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But reality is a sober adversary.

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it can be ruthlessly objective.

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Kosuke had sallied forth
into a larger world...

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dreaming of acquiring
untold fame and fortune.

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But like so many others before him,

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he found himself scurrying home,
frustrated and empty—handed...

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back to the family and friends
he'd left behind.

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But little did he suspect...

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he was about to embark on
a journey of discovery...

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<i>one that would lead him to
the "soul food" of Japan.</i>

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Our hero hails from Sanuki in Kagawa,

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Japan's smallest prefecture.

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Here, some 900 udon shops serve...

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a population of just under a million.

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By contrast, 500 McDonald's outlets...

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serve a Tokyo population...

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of 12.5 million.

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In short, Sanuki is "udon country.”

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"Welcome to udon Country!”

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Kosuke Matsui?

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He has returned.

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Any news from your deadbeat
brother—in-law?

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You mean Kosuke?

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Still in New York.

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Doing standup comedy.

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You think he's made it big?

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Not a chance.

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He'd tell us.

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Maybe he's living on the street.

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Very funny.

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He sent everyone New Year's cards.

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He claims he's the most famous
"Matsui" in New York.

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What a liar.

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Guess what!?

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Kosuke's back!

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What?

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You sure?

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Look!

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I bet he ran out of money
and had nowhere to go.

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Sounds like him.

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But he's too embarrassed to
tell anybody.

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Exactly.

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Excuse me.

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What?

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He's here.

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Who is?

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Kosuke.

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He's trying to time his entry.

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He does get very self-conscious.

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It must be awkward for him
with all of us sitting here.

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Let's pretend not to notice.

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Good idea. We'll just go
about our business as usual.

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Okay.

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Hey—hey!

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I'm back!

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Kosuke?

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It's great to see you!
Here's a souvenir.

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Hey guys!

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Mizuhara, you're alive!

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Kosuke?

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What a surprise!

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Hi, Sis.

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Why didn't you tell us
you were coming home?

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How are you?

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Surviving.

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Why are you here?

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Father, look!

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Dad.

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Why are you here?

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Why?

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Do I need a reason to come home?

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"There's nothing here."

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"Except udon.”

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Excuse me?

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Your words... 6 years ago.

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So?

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I have no udon for you.

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What's with him?

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What have you done to my room?

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Sorry, but you said you
weren't coming back.

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Where do I sleep?

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How about the family altar?

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I probably should have a word
with mom, shouldn't 1?

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You should pay a visit to her grave.

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Meet the heroine of our story,
Kyoko Miyagawa.

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A bookworm with a dream of
someday becoming a novelist.

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Hello, I'm Miyagawa from the
Sanuki Clarion, a local magazine.

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Wild goose chase.

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No way.

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My glasses.

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Just let me find my glasses.

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Her hands were full simply
coping with the present...

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to say nothing of the future.

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This isn't happening.

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No gas?

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Which way did I come?

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According to this map...

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1 go this way.

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I think.

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"Caution: Bears!"

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Now what?

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I can't see a thing.

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Stop!

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Thank God you came along!
I ran out of gas!

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I'd appreciate a lift.

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I don't know if I should be
picking up strangers.

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What was that?

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Looks like a bear's foot.

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With a bear's body...

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and a bear's head attached to it.

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That would be a bear.

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Just play dead.

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I'm pretty sure...
that doesn't work.

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Shush!

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I think... he's gone.

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Thank God.

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Do you mind?

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Oh, sorry.

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Brakes!
Hit the brakes!

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Good... morning.

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Morning.

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Oh my God!

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My glasses.

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It's a miracle we're even alive!

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But my car...

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Be thankful you lived.

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Where are we?

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I have a map.

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We've been walking for an hour.

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I'm guessing we're lost.

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We'll need a search party.

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Where're you going?

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That's not a road.

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I hate to say this but I'm afraid
we may be lost.

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Oh, really?

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I have a terrible sense of direction.

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Sometimes, I'll go into a store...
and not be able to find my way out.

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Now you tell me.

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I'm sorry.

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You're bleeding.

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Solam.

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Thank you.

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There was something about him
that kind of grows on a person.

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Civilization!

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Hello?

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Excuse me.

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Yes?

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Here to eat?

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You want it hot or cold?

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Hot.

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Hot it is.
Give me 10 minutes.

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Sure.

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Here you are.

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Add a little soy sauce and egg.

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And green onion.

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Weather's nice.
Eat outside if you like.

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Thinking back, that bowl of udon
was the start of a small miracle.

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Good morning.

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You said you weren't coming back.

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Until you made it big.

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He meant big in debt.

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Very funny.

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How much in debt?

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I hear it's in the six figures.

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You don't hold back,
do you, Kosuke?

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Who feeds you this information?

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Just pour.

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To old times!

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Cheers!

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First thing he does is spend the night
with a strange woman.

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A hot one, too!

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That's our Kosuke.

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Who are you, CIA?

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This is a small town!
Word travels faster than the Internet.

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Shosuke! What's up?

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The "duo” is back!

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Why's he in a suit?

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Kahlua milk!

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Har-har.
Give me a beer!

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An advertising agency, huh?

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Just a small one.

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Isn't it time you took over
your dad's udon shop?

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Absolutely not.

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You never liked being called
the "udon kid" in school.

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Hated it.

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I'm leaving as soon as
I pay off my debts.

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Yeah? How?

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Don't know.

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Need help finding a job?

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The Sanuki Clarion?

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We handle their advertising.

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They're hiring part-timers.

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Local rag, huh?

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Chief Editor, Otani.

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Pleasure.

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Deputy Chief, Mishima.

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Pleasure.

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Layout editor, Aoki.
5th year college student.

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Excuse me.

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You!

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Hello.

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You know each other?
That'll speed things up.

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Now, as to your salary.

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Yes, tell me.

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Straight commission.
10 yen per copy sold.

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10,000 copies earns you 100,000 yen.
20,000 copies? 200,000 yen.

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Excuse me, Chief?

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Sell 100,000 copies and...!

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A million yen!?

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Fine, I accept!

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Welcome aboard.

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Really? Thank you.

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Thank you.

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- You won't regret it.
- Good luck.

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Thank you.

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Welcome.

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First, I sell 100,000 copies.
Then I shoot for a million!

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Say what?

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They only sell 5,000... tops.

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Lots of competition, too.

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Well, say I sell 100,000.

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No way. This ain't New York.

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Kagawa has a million people.

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Target readers make up about 180,000.

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And with about a 3% readership
rate, that comes to...

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6,000 copies.

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That's all!?

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You've been suckered, man.

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Not if I sell.

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See ya.

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"Miyawaki Books"

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Here you go.

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I'm afraid town magazines
are poor sellers.

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I can't help you.

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Yes, you can.

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This is it!

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Locally published food guides!
We are travel pros!

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So what do the local eat around here?

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In Kagawa, it's got to be udon.

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There's no udon info here.

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Nor here.

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At that point, the miracle was
but a tiny sliver of light.

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At that point, the miracle was
but a tiny sliver of light.

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But why udon?

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Remember that shop we found?

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Not even locals know it exists.

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I looked at lots of back issues.

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No one's done a story on Sanuki udon.

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Because female readers
aren't interested.

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They will be if we find the right angle.

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Isn't this one way?

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We'll be fine.

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Too narrow!

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Watch it!

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Would you take it easy!?

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A magazine?

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Now, that's a first.

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What's distinctive about your udon?

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Gosh, I don't know.

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I've never tried anyone else's.

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What's on the menu?

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We have "small", "large" and
“extra large" servings.

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- Could you deep—fry these?
- Sure.

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- And some sardines, too?
- Yup.

277
00:23:53,882 --> 00:23:55,646
And 3 bowls of udon.

278
00:24:01,190 --> 00:24:02,817
You folks like asparagus?

279
00:24:04,159 --> 00:24:05,285
Yes.

280
00:24:07,062 --> 00:24:08,223
I see.

281
00:24:18,574 --> 00:24:20,372
Great asparagus!

282
00:24:23,078 --> 00:24:25,172
Always just asparagus?

283
00:24:25,314 --> 00:24:26,304
Eat up.

284
00:24:26,915 --> 00:24:29,145
You've been to this next place?

285
00:24:29,518 --> 00:24:32,510
About 4, 5 years ago.
Or maybe it was 6.

286
00:24:32,654 --> 00:24:33,519
Which is it?

287
00:24:33,655 --> 00:24:37,819
Who cares? I was taken there by
a client after golf.

288
00:24:37,960 --> 00:24:39,553
I wrote down the directions.

289
00:24:39,695 --> 00:24:41,094
Good.

290
00:24:41,864 --> 00:24:43,992
Take Highway 32...

291
00:24:44,133 --> 00:24:46,067
along railroad tracks...

292
00:24:46,201 --> 00:24:47,896
Go into the hills...

293
00:24:48,036 --> 00:24:51,995
Near a bend in the road.
See? Simple.

294
00:24:52,141 --> 00:24:54,405
Yes... like hell it is!

295
00:24:54,543 --> 00:24:56,170
Where do I go?

296
00:24:56,311 --> 00:24:57,904
Turn left!

297
00:24:58,480 --> 00:25:01,279
I'm getting carsick reading my writing.

298
00:25:01,417 --> 00:25:03,112
Hold the paper up.

299
00:25:06,789 --> 00:25:08,416
A wood-burning stove!

300
00:25:08,557 --> 00:25:11,993
Broth smells great.
And what glossy noodles!

301
00:25:12,127 --> 00:25:14,061
What're we waiting for?

302
00:25:14,196 --> 00:25:15,630
Ma'am, I'm ready.

303
00:25:15,764 --> 00:25:16,993
What'll you have?

304
00:25:17,132 --> 00:25:19,066
Hot udon in hot broth... small.

305
00:25:19,701 --> 00:25:21,931
Large "cold in hot"!

306
00:25:22,137 --> 00:25:23,798
Large "cold in hot"!

307
00:25:23,939 --> 00:25:25,737
Come on, Kyoko.

308
00:25:25,874 --> 00:25:28,468
A small "hot in hot," please.

309
00:25:30,712 --> 00:25:33,079
Say "cheese".

310
00:25:36,985 --> 00:25:38,680
Turn the wheel!
Harder!

311
00:25:38,821 --> 00:25:42,086
You'll never make it!

312
00:25:45,294 --> 00:25:46,784
Don't overdo it.

313
00:25:46,929 --> 00:25:48,192
I'm okay still.

314
00:25:48,330 --> 00:25:49,661
All right, then.

315
00:25:50,265 --> 00:25:51,824
Any green onions?

316
00:25:51,967 --> 00:25:54,197
In the field out back.

317
00:25:54,336 --> 00:25:55,531
Out back??

318
00:25:56,004 --> 00:25:58,496
Cool! Right into the bowl!

319
00:25:58,640 --> 00:26:01,974
Can't get fresher than that.

320
00:26:02,110 --> 00:26:05,307
Wait! Don't pull from the roots!

321
00:26:05,447 --> 00:26:07,677
I already did.

322
00:26:19,394 --> 00:26:23,024
Sanuki udon is extremely
simple to make.

323
00:26:23,265 --> 00:26:27,566
All you need are flour, water
and salt,

324
00:26:28,637 --> 00:26:34,132
Mix it all together and knead
the dough with your feet.

325
00:26:36,144 --> 00:26:40,081
Cut the dough up info several
equal-size balls...

326
00:26:42,351 --> 00:26:47,983
wrap in plastic and store in a
temperature—controlled room.

327
00:26:48,957 --> 00:26:51,756
Bring out the dough later,
stack it...

328
00:26:52,160 --> 00:26:56,290
and knead it again with your feet.

329
00:26:57,900 --> 00:27:02,098
Then roll the dough out.

330
00:27:04,506 --> 00:27:08,909
Slice info noodles of desired thickness.

331
00:27:11,680 --> 00:27:17,949
Cook the noodles in boiling water
for 10 to 15 minutes.

332
00:27:18,554 --> 00:27:21,888
Quickly rinse in cold water
to firm them up.

333
00:27:22,024 --> 00:27:25,460
Add soy sauce or cold broth.

334
00:27:26,395 --> 00:27:31,595
Or douse the noodles in hot water
again and add hot broth.

335
00:27:32,200 --> 00:27:35,727
And garnish to taste.

336
00:27:37,439 --> 00:27:39,965
Something's wrong.

337
00:27:41,677 --> 00:27:46,376
It's kind of missing
the "wow" factor.

338
00:27:46,515 --> 00:27:48,574
You're right.

339
00:27:48,717 --> 00:27:52,244
But this is standard for restaurant features.

340
00:27:52,387 --> 00:27:55,982
Picking your own green onions
isn't standard, is it?

341
00:27:56,358 --> 00:27:57,985
We need to be unusual.

342
00:27:58,126 --> 00:27:59,423
Like what, then?

343
00:27:59,561 --> 00:28:01,120
How'd it taste, though?

344
00:28:01,263 --> 00:28:03,698
Incredible.

345
00:28:03,832 --> 00:28:05,527
Isn't udon just udon?

346
00:28:05,667 --> 00:28:07,066
You're wrong.

347
00:28:07,202 --> 00:28:11,503
Hunger is the greatest spice.

348
00:28:12,107 --> 00:28:16,044
When you finally find the place
you've been looking for...

349
00:28:16,178 --> 00:28:17,942
and the food arrives...

350
00:28:18,246 --> 00:28:21,216
everything tastes heavenly.

351
00:28:21,717 --> 00:28:22,650
That's it!

352
00:28:23,518 --> 00:28:24,644
What?

353
00:28:24,953 --> 00:28:27,945
That's what made it great!

354
00:28:28,090 --> 00:28:29,285
Really?

355
00:28:29,691 --> 00:28:34,424
We have to let the readers
experience what we experienced.

356
00:28:34,563 --> 00:28:35,997
Like getting lost?

357
00:28:36,131 --> 00:28:42,229
In short, we dare them to go out
and find the places themselves.

358
00:28:42,437 --> 00:28:44,371
But that means...

359
00:28:44,506 --> 00:28:47,066
No shop photos!

360
00:28:47,209 --> 00:28:51,339
Right! It'll spoil the mystery.

361
00:28:51,480 --> 00:28:54,245
Let their imaginations run wild.

362
00:28:54,383 --> 00:28:55,248
Exactly.

363
00:28:55,384 --> 00:28:57,409
No udon photos, either.

364
00:28:57,753 --> 00:28:58,811
Yes but...

365
00:28:58,954 --> 00:29:01,218
We must be vague.

366
00:29:01,356 --> 00:29:04,189
We make it hard on purpose.

367
00:29:04,326 --> 00:29:07,523
It sure is a novel idea.

368
00:29:07,663 --> 00:29:10,223
My article's being torn apart.

369
00:29:10,499 --> 00:29:15,460
"The rustic farmhouse evoked
nostalgic sentiments of home.”

370
00:29:15,937 --> 00:29:17,701
Problem is the writing.

371
00:29:17,839 --> 00:29:19,364
What problem?

372
00:29:21,176 --> 00:29:27,138
Would you talk like this when
telling friends about the place?

373
00:29:27,282 --> 00:29:28,477
No, but...

374
00:29:28,617 --> 00:29:33,748
I'm no writer but maybe you should
just talk straight to them.

375
00:29:35,223 --> 00:29:37,487
Let me think about it.

376
00:29:39,194 --> 00:29:44,928
If we want readers to get lost,
we encrypt the directions.

377
00:29:45,067 --> 00:29:47,331
Whoever figures it out wins cash!

378
00:29:47,469 --> 00:29:51,030
- We pay?
- They pay.

379
00:29:51,173 --> 00:29:52,163
You lost me.

380
00:29:52,307 --> 00:29:54,833
The point is to disorient them.

381
00:29:54,976 --> 00:29:56,774
Get their adrenaline flowing.

382
00:29:56,912 --> 00:29:59,506
Just talk straight.

383
00:30:06,688 --> 00:30:09,055
It's written as a dialogue.

384
00:30:09,191 --> 00:30:10,590
Sure is.

385
00:30:10,726 --> 00:30:13,559
Like a comedy act.

386
00:30:14,362 --> 00:30:15,830
It's great!

387
00:30:17,099 --> 00:30:20,467
Kyoko, you did it!

388
00:30:20,836 --> 00:30:22,429
Thanks.

389
00:30:23,405 --> 00:30:26,136
You won't see this in other magazines.

390
00:30:26,274 --> 00:30:29,608
It's like "adventure dining".

391
00:30:29,778 --> 00:30:32,475
We'll need a pen name.

392
00:30:33,548 --> 00:30:35,880
I've got one!

393
00:30:36,017 --> 00:30:37,507
How's this?

394
00:30:40,856 --> 00:30:43,882
"The Noodle Gnostics"?

395
00:30:44,559 --> 00:30:46,391
"The... Noodle... Gnostics."

396
00:30:46,762 --> 00:30:48,560
The Noodle Gnostics.

397
00:31:09,684 --> 00:31:11,243
udon shops?

398
00:31:11,386 --> 00:31:13,377
Outside the station is...

399
00:31:13,522 --> 00:31:19,518
No, I'm talking places so remote,
almost nobody goes.

400
00:31:19,661 --> 00:31:21,288
Why go there?

401
00:31:21,429 --> 00:31:22,191
Just tell me.

402
00:31:22,330 --> 00:31:26,733
I seem to remember seeing
one down river.

403
00:31:26,868 --> 00:31:28,165
Take me.

404
00:31:28,303 --> 00:31:29,702
Don't touch that.

405
00:31:29,838 --> 00:31:30,999
It's okay.

406
00:31:31,139 --> 00:31:33,107
I've got to charge.

407
00:31:33,241 --> 00:31:35,505
No, you don't.
Drive!

408
00:31:38,947 --> 00:31:43,817
Kosuke's sliver of light became a beam,
toward which everyone rushed.

409
00:31:44,920 --> 00:31:48,185
Excuse me but is there
any udon around here?

410
00:31:48,323 --> 00:31:51,224
udon? Ah, yes.

411
00:31:51,359 --> 00:31:56,195
Down the road about 2 or 3
kilometers, I think.

412
00:31:56,331 --> 00:31:57,662
Do they have a sign?

413
00:31:57,799 --> 00:31:59,767
Definitely not.

414
00:31:59,901 --> 00:32:01,391
What's it called?

415
00:32:01,536 --> 00:32:04,028
Gee, I don't remember.

416
00:32:04,172 --> 00:32:07,802
"Matsu" something.

417
00:32:07,943 --> 00:32:09,502
A family name.

418
00:32:09,644 --> 00:32:13,171
Matsu something?

419
00:32:13,615 --> 00:32:15,743
What do you call this place?

420
00:32:15,884 --> 00:32:17,818
Matsuoka.

421
00:32:28,263 --> 00:32:30,027
It's here, trust me.

422
00:32:31,166 --> 00:32:32,964
Found it.

423
00:32:42,110 --> 00:32:45,136
Do you serve udon here?

424
00:32:45,280 --> 00:32:47,908
Bring a bowl and chopsticks.

425
00:32:48,650 --> 00:32:52,348
We have to bring our own bowls.

426
00:32:55,457 --> 00:32:59,951
I call it the "pilgrim's kit."
Bowls, soy sauce, garnish.

427
00:33:00,095 --> 00:33:01,859
We can eat, then.

428
00:33:01,997 --> 00:33:03,522
You bet.

429
00:33:12,841 --> 00:33:14,206
See that?

430
00:33:15,076 --> 00:33:16,942
Hardcore.

431
00:33:22,050 --> 00:33:23,848
It's glistening.

432
00:33:24,219 --> 00:33:25,846
Mmm, very firm.

433
00:33:29,791 --> 00:33:31,225
Full self-service.

434
00:33:31,359 --> 00:33:32,986
Drain the water.

435
00:33:33,128 --> 00:33:34,823
Try some of this.

436
00:33:37,966 --> 00:33:40,128
I'll get the car.

437
00:33:42,304 --> 00:33:44,671
That place is huge!

438
00:33:44,806 --> 00:33:48,436
It used to be a warehouse.

439
00:33:48,677 --> 00:33:49,838
Want me to drive?

440
00:33:49,978 --> 00:33:51,412
No, thanks.

441
00:33:51,546 --> 00:33:53,514
I second that.

442
00:33:54,015 --> 00:33:58,145
People were playing "Go" in there.

443
00:33:58,486 --> 00:34:03,253
The udon here is great but
so is the "ramen.”

444
00:34:03,391 --> 00:34:04,381
No way.

445
00:34:04,526 --> 00:34:06,255
Let's go back.

446
00:34:12,267 --> 00:34:13,496
What the...?

447
00:34:14,002 --> 00:34:16,630
Kyoko!

448
00:34:17,205 --> 00:34:18,536
You all right?

449
00:34:22,944 --> 00:34:26,981
Kyoko, too, followed the light,
in her own inimitable way.

450
00:34:26,982 --> 00:34:29,280
Kyoko, too, followed the light,
in her own inimitable way.

451
00:35:01,116 --> 00:35:03,210
Return it washed.

452
00:35:20,635 --> 00:35:22,467
- Thanks.
- Yeah.

453
00:35:22,637 --> 00:35:23,627
Later.

454
00:35:23,905 --> 00:35:27,364
Um, Kosuke? The fare?

455
00:35:27,509 --> 00:35:31,571
- Don't worry about it.
- But I do.

456
00:35:33,348 --> 00:35:36,978
Shush, it's late.
Consider it an investment.

457
00:35:37,118 --> 00:35:40,088
Good night. Now go!

458
00:35:40,221 --> 00:35:43,282
Dang.

459
00:35:45,527 --> 00:35:47,495
Always the early bird.

460
00:36:06,214 --> 00:36:09,275
A machine would be so much easier.

461
00:36:21,429 --> 00:36:23,727
Why am I hiding?

462
00:37:26,060 --> 00:37:27,425
New car?

463
00:37:27,562 --> 00:37:29,997
Where are we headed?

464
00:37:30,131 --> 00:37:31,792
Wherever.

465
00:37:31,933 --> 00:37:33,833
Be more specific.

466
00:37:33,968 --> 00:37:35,959
Where's the river?

467
00:37:38,072 --> 00:37:42,737
Officer, we heard there's
an udon shop around here.

468
00:37:42,877 --> 00:37:43,605
udon?

469
00:37:43,745 --> 00:37:47,238
Without a name or a sign.

470
00:37:47,615 --> 00:37:50,880
I'll let you in on a secret.

471
00:37:51,419 --> 00:37:56,255
If you're looking for udon,
find for a chimney.

472
00:37:56,791 --> 00:37:57,917
Chimney?

473
00:38:00,061 --> 00:38:01,324
There's one!

474
00:38:06,634 --> 00:38:08,534
Some green onions.

475
00:38:09,137 --> 00:38:11,868
A dash of soy sauce... good.

476
00:38:12,006 --> 00:38:16,204
And a little vinegar to taste.

477
00:38:16,344 --> 00:38:17,937
Eat up.

478
00:38:29,490 --> 00:38:31,390
You trying to kill us!

479
00:38:31,526 --> 00:38:34,552
Who're you racing?
And why?

480
00:38:34,696 --> 00:38:37,256
Mishima, look.

481
00:38:38,233 --> 00:38:39,758
Find a chimney.

482
00:38:47,775 --> 00:38:49,209
No way.

483
00:38:49,677 --> 00:38:51,145
Afire?

484
00:38:55,850 --> 00:38:57,113
It is.

485
00:38:57,452 --> 00:38:58,886
Uh-huh.

486
00:39:01,289 --> 00:39:04,850
Look at the size of this fried squid!

487
00:39:05,226 --> 00:39:07,490
Don't let it get cold.

488
00:39:08,029 --> 00:39:08,962
Look.

489
00:39:09,330 --> 00:39:10,764
Here you go.

490
00:39:11,199 --> 00:39:12,826
Soy sauce..

491
00:39:13,268 --> 00:39:14,702
Cold in hot...

492
00:39:14,836 --> 00:39:16,201
Hot in hot.

493
00:39:20,508 --> 00:39:22,374
Impressive, huh?

494
00:39:22,844 --> 00:39:24,642
Or just hungry.

495
00:39:24,779 --> 00:39:27,271
He's awesome.

496
00:39:29,050 --> 00:39:31,576
2 large, 2 small, 1 squid.

497
00:39:31,719 --> 00:39:33,744
- "Red tempura".
- "White tempura".

498
00:39:33,888 --> 00:39:35,322
Them again.

499
00:39:41,696 --> 00:39:45,462
I swear to God, you've got
a DEATH WISH!

500
00:39:45,800 --> 00:39:47,962
At last, we can eat.

501
00:39:48,102 --> 00:39:49,831
Your eyes are bloodshot.

502
00:39:52,006 --> 00:39:54,998
I'll take a large tub, please.

503
00:39:55,143 --> 00:39:56,338
12 servings?

504
00:39:56,477 --> 00:39:59,845
I'm sorry but we just ran out.

505
00:40:11,426 --> 00:40:12,894
Interesting.

506
00:40:15,730 --> 00:40:18,893
Why not just go ask him?

507
00:40:19,967 --> 00:40:25,133
I can't. He's too scary.
What if he hollers at me?

508
00:40:29,110 --> 00:40:31,135
What's this?

509
00:40:33,314 --> 00:40:37,080
The "mannequin udon press, Fumi"?

510
00:40:37,218 --> 00:40:39,880
"Automated foot kneading."

511
00:40:41,956 --> 00:40:45,756
Okay, if I'm here...

512
00:40:46,994 --> 00:40:52,956
the udon shop should be right
around this corner.

513
00:40:57,972 --> 00:41:00,168
"Matsui Noodle Factory"?

514
00:41:05,146 --> 00:41:09,208
"Factory” is the operative word here,

515
00:41:09,517 --> 00:41:14,182
Serving customers is
merely a side business.

516
00:41:14,522 --> 00:41:19,187
The mainstay of the business is delivery
of noodles to schools and hospitals.

517
00:41:19,327 --> 00:41:21,796
Cook the noodles quickly.

518
00:41:21,929 --> 00:41:24,091
Gotcha. Thanks as always.

519
00:41:26,534 --> 00:41:28,002
Go get 'em!

520
00:41:29,737 --> 00:41:31,398
Not you again!

521
00:41:31,539 --> 00:41:32,768
Just take 10.

522
00:41:32,907 --> 00:41:36,844
I told you, they won't sell!

523
00:41:37,078 --> 00:41:38,876
They will, I swear!

524
00:41:40,748 --> 00:41:44,013
Um, excuse me?

525
00:41:44,152 --> 00:41:47,588
Do you carry the "Sanuki Clarion"?

526
00:41:49,757 --> 00:41:51,691
Yes, right here!

527
00:41:53,194 --> 00:41:57,654
What did I tell you?
Just 300 yen!

528
00:42:00,134 --> 00:42:01,966
Bring another boxful.

529
00:42:06,574 --> 00:42:11,637
Perhaps the craze was
all due to right timing.

530
00:42:12,346 --> 00:42:16,806
But the udon Pilgrimage idea...

531
00:42:16,951 --> 00:42:20,751
became an instant hit with readers.

532
00:42:20,922 --> 00:42:25,382
We have two events occurring
at distinctly different times.

533
00:42:25,526 --> 00:42:27,893
So our diagram...

534
00:42:28,029 --> 00:42:29,588
No one's listening.

535
00:42:34,368 --> 00:42:39,204
As magazine sales soared,
the 5—person editorial desk...

536
00:42:39,340 --> 00:42:45,279
swelled into a fully-staffed
bureau of its own.

537
00:42:45,580 --> 00:42:49,312
Eventually, they required
a larger office.

538
00:42:51,619 --> 00:42:55,578
Wow, did Kosuke really write
this article?

539
00:42:55,723 --> 00:42:58,192
With him, you never know.

540
00:42:58,659 --> 00:43:03,358
But this is a hit. He may have
set off an udon boom.

541
00:43:03,498 --> 00:43:05,432
I doubt it.

542
00:43:05,566 --> 00:43:09,264
He never sticks to things
for very long.

543
00:43:09,403 --> 00:43:12,566
He tends to go overboard, too.

544
00:43:14,141 --> 00:43:18,977
He did fly off to New York
to find fame and fortune.

545
00:43:19,514 --> 00:43:21,380
He has guts.

546
00:43:21,582 --> 00:43:27,351
He says he's working but he's
out late drinking every night.

547
00:43:27,488 --> 00:43:29,684
Doesn't come home till morning.

548
00:43:36,597 --> 00:43:37,860
What?

549
00:43:38,399 --> 00:43:42,961
There's something I want to
discuss with you.

550
00:43:43,671 --> 00:43:44,968
What is it?

551
00:43:46,407 --> 00:43:47,636
Well...

552
00:43:49,110 --> 00:43:51,909
maybe it can wait after all.

553
00:43:58,219 --> 00:43:59,050
Father...

554
00:44:00,354 --> 00:44:01,617
Finished bathing?

555
00:44:02,657 --> 00:44:05,024
My turn, then.

556
00:44:07,728 --> 00:44:10,993
Well, I'm off to bed.
Good night.

557
00:44:18,139 --> 00:44:21,905
Wow, it's just like the magazine said!

558
00:44:22,043 --> 00:44:24,535
A 100-yen a bowl!

559
00:44:24,679 --> 00:44:26,272
Let's hit shop number 5!

560
00:44:27,615 --> 00:44:28,480
Aren't you full?

561
00:44:28,616 --> 00:44:30,448
But it's so cheap!

562
00:44:30,585 --> 00:44:33,247
Dare we shoot for 6?

563
00:44:33,387 --> 00:44:35,082
Or even 77?

564
00:44:35,222 --> 00:44:36,986
Possibly 8 even?

565
00:44:37,124 --> 00:44:42,824
Sure it's cheap but you spent
50,000 yen to fly here.

566
00:44:48,002 --> 00:44:51,097
They're on an udon pilgrimage.

567
00:44:51,405 --> 00:44:53,100
Why not?

568
00:44:54,942 --> 00:44:56,034
You all right?

569
00:44:56,277 --> 00:44:59,008
What's wrong?

570
00:44:59,146 --> 00:45:03,208
I walked for 4 hours to get here.

571
00:45:03,451 --> 00:45:05,351
That's crazy.

572
00:45:05,486 --> 00:45:07,045
A true pilgrim.

573
00:45:10,891 --> 00:45:13,383
Why are those students here?

574
00:45:13,861 --> 00:45:17,422
To help sort the mail.

575
00:45:17,565 --> 00:45:21,524
The Chief was hoping for
female students but...

576
00:45:27,775 --> 00:45:32,440
Kosuke thought we could
make up for the lack of photos...

577
00:45:32,580 --> 00:45:34,742
with a fun cartoon.

578
00:45:35,950 --> 00:45:40,512
I modeled the heroine
after you, actually.

579
00:45:41,422 --> 00:45:45,586
Who, me?
I really wish you wouldn't.

580
00:45:45,893 --> 00:45:47,588
You look flattered, though.

581
00:46:08,683 --> 00:46:09,707
4 grand.

582
00:46:10,851 --> 00:46:13,013
2 grand is all I'll pay!

583
00:46:17,825 --> 00:46:21,261
High—grade stuff.

584
00:46:21,662 --> 00:46:23,858
This'll make some "primo” noodles.

585
00:46:25,299 --> 00:46:26,789
You got that right.

586
00:46:40,414 --> 00:46:42,143
He's toast.

587
00:46:44,719 --> 00:46:45,845
That's far enough!

588
00:46:46,887 --> 00:46:48,548
You're under arrest!

589
00:46:48,756 --> 00:46:50,656
Am I now?

590
00:47:17,084 --> 00:47:19,416
Like a fresh bowl of udon...

591
00:47:21,388 --> 00:47:23,652
justice is firmly served.

592
00:47:23,991 --> 00:47:24,787
Who's there?

593
00:47:39,106 --> 00:47:41,234
Captain udon... has arrived!

594
00:47:42,109 --> 00:47:43,941
"Captain udon"?

595
00:47:44,812 --> 00:47:47,008
What nonsense.

596
00:47:47,381 --> 00:47:48,473
Get him!

597
00:48:07,134 --> 00:48:08,465
Make sashimi of him.

598
00:48:17,311 --> 00:48:20,337
Uh-oh.

599
00:48:20,614 --> 00:48:25,051
This time, I'll take you on myself!

600
00:48:25,452 --> 00:48:28,183
Now he's ticked.

601
00:48:43,871 --> 00:48:45,635
Rev her up!

602
00:48:49,310 --> 00:48:54,680
"Two—Bowl Punch!"

603
00:48:59,854 --> 00:49:01,413
"High—Fiber Kick!"

604
00:49:13,000 --> 00:49:14,331
Kyoko!

605
00:49:16,270 --> 00:49:18,170
You were great!

606
00:49:21,041 --> 00:49:22,770
No!

607
00:49:23,410 --> 00:49:24,775
To be continued...

608
00:49:27,348 --> 00:49:28,747
To be continued?

609
00:49:30,918 --> 00:49:32,486
Tokyo

610
00:49:32,486 --> 00:49:34,387
Tokyo

611
00:49:34,388 --> 00:49:34,588
<i>The country spark spread
like wildfire to the cities.</i>

612
00:49:34,588 --> 00:49:39,025
A TV station, documentary division

613
00:49:39,026 --> 00:49:39,826
A TV station, documentary division

614
00:49:39,827 --> 00:49:40,160
A TV station, documentary division
This way, Sir.

615
00:49:40,160 --> 00:49:41,650
This way, Sir.

616
00:49:42,096 --> 00:49:43,291
Tell me sooner.

617
00:49:43,864 --> 00:49:44,592
Morning!

618
00:49:44,732 --> 00:49:47,064
Uh-huh.

619
00:49:47,801 --> 00:49:50,103
Meeting Room
Tell us, Sir...

620
00:49:50,104 --> 00:49:50,637
Meeting Room

621
00:49:50,638 --> 00:49:51,705
Meeting Room
what's the next big thing?

622
00:49:51,705 --> 00:49:53,833
What's the next big thing?

623
00:49:53,974 --> 00:50:02,212
Yes well, for every big craze,
you need a "holy land.”

624
00:50:02,383 --> 00:50:03,145
A holy land?

625
00:50:03,284 --> 00:50:06,515
Yes, for pot stickers,
it's the city of Utsunomiya.

626
00:50:06,654 --> 00:50:08,281
Osaka for octopus fritters.

627
00:50:08,422 --> 00:50:09,947
Exactly.

628
00:50:10,224 --> 00:50:16,027
Establish that and people will come.
If people come, you create attention.

629
00:50:16,163 --> 00:50:17,392
Yes.

630
00:50:17,731 --> 00:50:22,669
The next noodle craze will be...

631
00:50:25,039 --> 00:50:26,598
"udon Pilgrimage"

632
00:50:27,141 --> 00:50:28,802
udon.

633
00:50:29,076 --> 00:50:30,134
Bi-weekly?

634
00:50:30,277 --> 00:50:32,974
That's what the bosses want.

635
00:50:33,213 --> 00:50:34,237
But...

636
00:50:34,381 --> 00:50:36,315
More "Pilgrimage" content.

637
00:50:36,450 --> 00:50:38,009
We're at our limit.

638
00:50:38,152 --> 00:50:40,621
Orders are orders.

639
00:50:41,255 --> 00:50:43,747
Can we do it?

640
00:50:43,891 --> 00:50:47,418
If we increase field work.

641
00:50:47,795 --> 00:50:50,992
Finding more shops will be difficult.

642
00:50:51,131 --> 00:50:55,466
This column sells because
we focus on the obscure.

643
00:50:55,602 --> 00:50:58,628
- Excuse me?
- Yes, speak up, Son.

644
00:50:58,772 --> 00:51:03,039
You're free to use this,
if you'd like.

645
00:51:05,045 --> 00:51:05,876
What's that?

646
00:51:06,547 --> 00:51:08,811
"udon Trekking"

647
00:51:09,817 --> 00:51:12,752
A list of Sanuki udon shops?

648
00:51:13,153 --> 00:51:15,315
We haven't visited these.

649
00:51:15,456 --> 00:51:17,117
About 500.

650
00:51:17,257 --> 00:51:18,315
What?

651
00:51:18,459 --> 00:51:20,985
We've spent years compiling it.

652
00:51:21,128 --> 00:51:23,062
You guys?

653
00:51:23,330 --> 00:51:26,061
Our school club.

654
00:51:27,801 --> 00:51:29,269
My card.

655
00:51:29,536 --> 00:51:30,560
And mine.

656
00:51:31,038 --> 00:51:32,130
Mine, too.

657
00:51:35,843 --> 00:51:36,674
"Udon Club"?

658
00:51:37,044 --> 00:51:39,172
We can use this?

659
00:51:39,313 --> 00:51:42,010
We'd be honored.

660
00:51:42,282 --> 00:51:44,876
If you let us join.

661
00:51:45,119 --> 00:51:45,984
Join what?

662
00:51:46,820 --> 00:51:48,083
"The Noodle Gnostics."

663
00:51:50,657 --> 00:51:51,988
You're in.

664
00:51:52,126 --> 00:51:55,653
It's a state of mind.

665
00:51:55,796 --> 00:52:01,860
There are no qualifications
except to profess you are one.

666
00:52:02,369 --> 00:52:03,894
Welcome aboard.

667
00:52:04,138 --> 00:52:06,835
There are 30 of us.

668
00:52:07,207 --> 00:52:11,508
No wonder you compiled
so much data.

669
00:52:11,645 --> 00:52:14,307
But why do you run?

670
00:52:14,448 --> 00:52:18,715
To burn off carbs...
so we don't get fat.

671
00:52:20,254 --> 00:52:23,053
But why me?

672
00:52:23,424 --> 00:52:25,825
For the love of udon!

673
00:52:25,959 --> 00:52:28,291
udon awaits!

674
00:52:28,429 --> 00:52:30,261
Show some spirit!

675
00:52:35,469 --> 00:52:38,700
Mizuhara!

676
00:52:38,839 --> 00:52:44,107
You'll be hitting 5 stores each today.
So pace yourself!

677
00:52:44,378 --> 00:52:46,073
No overeating.

678
00:52:46,380 --> 00:52:49,008
One serving per shop!

679
00:52:49,149 --> 00:52:49,980
May I help you?

680
00:52:50,117 --> 00:52:51,243
"Kama-tama"... large.

681
00:52:51,385 --> 00:52:55,344
- Remember your warning, Chief?
-"Pace yourself?"

682
00:52:55,489 --> 00:52:59,517
Yes, but you need more noodles
when there's egg.

683
00:52:59,660 --> 00:53:03,324
Ah yes, the golden ratio
for egg udon.

684
00:53:03,464 --> 00:53:05,091
Same for me.

685
00:53:05,232 --> 00:53:05,858
Me, too!

686
00:53:05,999 --> 00:53:07,091
Me, too!

687
00:53:07,234 --> 00:53:09,202
8 large egg udons.

688
00:53:09,336 --> 00:53:11,168
Next!

689
00:53:16,443 --> 00:53:19,276
Someone once said that...

690
00:53:19,913 --> 00:53:24,350
<i>“you can invent a hit,
but you can't start a craze.”</i>

691
00:53:24,485 --> 00:53:24,852
"Closed"

692
00:53:24,852 --> 00:53:27,184
"Closed"
What's taking them?

693
00:53:27,321 --> 00:53:29,619
They only open for 1 hour.

694
00:53:29,756 --> 00:53:32,191
Well, I'm starving!

695
00:53:32,326 --> 00:53:37,765
According to rumor, this shop
delivers noodles to that hospital.

696
00:53:38,132 --> 00:53:39,224
Hospital?

697
00:53:39,733 --> 00:53:41,428
Oh, for patients.

698
00:53:41,568 --> 00:53:45,471
So we have to get hospitalized, then.

699
00:53:46,707 --> 00:53:47,503
Kosuke!

700
00:53:47,641 --> 00:53:49,336
Mizuhara! Great timing!

701
00:53:53,180 --> 00:53:53,942
No luck!

702
00:53:54,081 --> 00:53:55,276
Security's tough here.

703
00:53:55,415 --> 00:53:58,112
Sorry!

704
00:53:58,785 --> 00:53:59,411
I knew it.

705
00:53:59,553 --> 00:54:01,419
Bad acting, no doubt.

706
00:54:01,555 --> 00:54:02,989
Who's next!?

707
00:54:04,892 --> 00:54:08,089
Wait! My tax it

708
00:54:08,295 --> 00:54:10,662
Why am I the fall guy?

709
00:54:11,031 --> 00:54:14,399
A craze can only be discovered.

710
00:54:15,235 --> 00:54:19,502
There's "cold-hot" and "hot-cold"
but I bet you're a "hot—hot" man.

711
00:54:19,740 --> 00:54:21,970
Get a load of them.

712
00:54:22,876 --> 00:54:26,176
He's become a real babe magnet.

713
00:54:28,749 --> 00:54:30,945
Looking good.

714
00:54:31,685 --> 00:54:34,313
Sorry for the wait, guys.

715
00:54:35,355 --> 00:54:38,347
Master? There's no broth.

716
00:54:38,725 --> 00:54:40,386
Oops. My mistake.

717
00:54:40,527 --> 00:54:41,653
You feeling okay?

718
00:54:41,795 --> 00:54:46,528
I'm nervous around these cameras
and young women.

719
00:54:49,136 --> 00:54:53,300
The magazine's popularity
fueled udon passions.

720
00:54:53,440 --> 00:54:56,034
When you grate radish...
hold it at an angle.

721
00:54:56,176 --> 00:54:58,042
Look, a novice.

722
00:54:59,279 --> 00:55:02,909
Soy sauce is what you use
to test udon firmness.

723
00:55:03,050 --> 00:55:04,381
Really?

724
00:55:05,786 --> 00:55:07,515
This right here.

725
00:55:13,393 --> 00:55:15,623
That's revolting.

726
00:55:16,196 --> 00:55:17,561
And very salty.

727
00:55:17,731 --> 00:55:20,291
Then you just suck it down.

728
00:55:31,245 --> 00:55:32,406
Is it good?

729
00:55:34,581 --> 00:55:35,605
The best.

730
00:55:40,254 --> 00:55:41,949
Very firm.

731
00:55:42,422 --> 00:55:43,981
Brave man.

732
00:55:50,897 --> 00:55:52,888
That was the real deal.

733
00:55:57,337 --> 00:56:00,440
By early summer, as a new crop
of wheat turned to gold...

734
00:56:00,440 --> 00:56:02,431
By early summer, as a new crop
of wheat turned to gold...

735
00:56:02,676 --> 00:56:07,512
virtually every udon shop in
the prefecture had been covered.

736
00:56:53,827 --> 00:56:55,556
You need to talk to Dad.

737
00:57:00,133 --> 00:57:05,594
Kosuke's father had paid off
all of his son's debts.

738
00:57:13,814 --> 00:57:15,145
What is this!?

739
00:57:15,282 --> 00:57:16,841
I'm working.

740
00:57:17,818 --> 00:57:19,877
Why'd you pay my debts?

741
00:57:20,354 --> 00:57:24,814
If it's not about udon,
take it outside.

742
00:57:27,194 --> 00:57:29,128
This was uncalled for.

743
00:57:29,996 --> 00:57:33,990
What's wrong with a father
paying his son's debt?

744
00:57:35,836 --> 00:57:38,498
Because they're my debts!

745
00:57:39,206 --> 00:57:42,198
With the magazine selling,
I'm making money now.

746
00:57:43,009 --> 00:57:45,979
I don't need your charity.

747
00:57:47,614 --> 00:57:49,241
While you were away...

748
00:57:50,450 --> 00:57:52,885
the notices kept coming in.

749
00:57:53,854 --> 00:57:58,815
These people have bills
to pay, too.

750
00:58:00,227 --> 00:58:02,127
It's still not your problem.

751
00:58:04,364 --> 00:58:06,093
This is so like you.

752
00:58:06,700 --> 00:58:10,432
You've always decided
everything yourself...

753
00:58:10,871 --> 00:58:13,306
making life hard on mom.

754
00:58:13,440 --> 00:58:16,967
Because of you, she...

755
00:58:20,313 --> 00:58:22,338
She what?

756
00:58:23,717 --> 00:58:24,843
Say it.

757
00:58:29,423 --> 00:58:33,417
Get out and let me work.

758
00:58:41,802 --> 00:58:44,237
I refuse this!

759
00:59:09,396 --> 00:59:11,990
Can I come in, Kosuke?

760
00:59:16,036 --> 00:59:17,128
What?

761
00:59:18,138 --> 00:59:20,368
You may feel differently but...

762
00:59:20,740 --> 00:59:25,576
I don't blame Dad for Mom's death.

763
00:59:26,713 --> 00:59:27,908
No?

764
00:59:28,348 --> 00:59:33,149
Sure, he put her under
a heavy burden.

765
00:59:33,286 --> 00:59:38,622
And Dad wasn't able to provide
the understanding she needed.

766
00:59:40,994 --> 00:59:44,988
That's because udon is
all he knows.

767
00:59:48,068 --> 00:59:53,837
Mom knew what she was getting
when she married him.

768
00:59:55,942 --> 00:59:57,137
Like what?

769
00:59:58,545 --> 01:00:02,072
Like that he wasn't the most
versatile man in the world.

770
01:00:04,518 --> 01:00:07,419
The more he devoted himself to
making udon...

771
01:00:07,554 --> 01:00:11,957
the less time and energy he had
for other things.

772
01:00:15,228 --> 01:00:20,132
Making udon may be all he can do.

773
01:00:20,667 --> 01:00:21,930
But...

774
01:00:24,271 --> 01:00:26,603
he paid this back.

775
01:00:28,208 --> 01:00:32,805
Can you imagine how many 65-yen
bowls of udon that is?

776
01:00:35,849 --> 01:00:41,583
No one felt more disappointment
than Kosuke himself...

777
01:00:41,721 --> 01:00:44,884
for failing to say "thank you."”

778
01:01:09,282 --> 01:01:11,649
"Two—Bowl Punch!"

779
01:01:15,155 --> 01:01:17,920
"High—Fiber Kick!"

780
01:01:18,058 --> 01:01:19,548
Justice prevails!

781
01:01:46,453 --> 01:01:48,581
"Matsui Noodle Factory"

782
01:01:48,755 --> 01:01:55,127
"A famous local dish served up
by a cranky udon man."

783
01:01:55,295 --> 01:02:00,062
"Careful. He's likely to kick you out
when his mood sours."

784
01:02:01,601 --> 01:02:03,968
Better not show him.

785
01:02:04,104 --> 01:02:07,335
"A face steeped in soy sauce"?

786
01:02:18,318 --> 01:02:20,844
What? Something on my face?

787
01:02:20,987 --> 01:02:21,954
Your face?

788
01:02:22,956 --> 01:02:25,618
No.

789
01:02:26,493 --> 01:02:30,487
Father, did you see this?
An article about us!

790
01:02:30,964 --> 01:02:34,332
I bought a bunch.

791
01:02:34,768 --> 01:02:38,363
Here! Page 96!

792
01:02:38,772 --> 01:02:42,572
Oh, the laundry!

793
01:02:43,243 --> 01:02:49,182
<i>Here! “Matsui Noodle Factory...</i>

794
01:03:08,201 --> 01:03:09,430
Sorry.

795
01:03:09,769 --> 01:03:12,898
Next month, a major convenience
store chain in the area.

796
01:03:13,306 --> 01:03:15,900
Will carry our magazine.

797
01:03:16,042 --> 01:03:16,941
Really?

798
01:03:17,177 --> 01:03:20,704
Dare we call this the start
of a "boom"?

799
01:03:21,247 --> 01:03:23,477
You think?

800
01:03:23,616 --> 01:03:26,017
Count on it!
It's coming!

801
01:03:41,468 --> 01:03:47,305
As if awaiting the arrival of
summer, the udon craze exploded...

802
01:03:48,274 --> 01:03:54,611
<i>creating a social phenomenon
that engulfed the entire town.</i>

803
01:04:27,080 --> 01:04:28,844
Good morning!

804
01:04:28,982 --> 01:04:32,111
I just returned from Shikoku.

805
01:04:32,252 --> 01:04:33,742
Welcome back.

806
01:04:33,887 --> 01:04:35,821
Soba noodles or udon?

807
01:04:36,489 --> 01:04:37,923
I like soba.

808
01:04:38,057 --> 01:04:39,115
How about you?

809
01:04:39,259 --> 01:04:41,819
Oh, definitely udon.

810
01:04:41,961 --> 01:04:43,929
I never eat udon.

811
01:04:44,063 --> 01:04:46,122
Only soba.

812
01:04:46,533 --> 01:04:51,164
But Sanuki udon is all the rage right now.

813
01:04:51,304 --> 01:04:54,205
Here's a local magazine...
"The Sanuki Clarion."

814
01:04:54,340 --> 01:04:58,971
Full of information about udon.

815
01:04:59,312 --> 01:05:04,273
I'm all for it, though.
Sanuki udon has a long history.

816
01:05:04,417 --> 01:05:06,476
It's time it was celebrated.

817
01:05:06,619 --> 01:05:10,852
And it's not like udon will suddenly
disappear tomorrow.

818
01:05:10,990 --> 01:05:13,015
Next shop closes at 2!

819
01:05:13,526 --> 01:05:15,620
I feel like squid!

820
01:05:15,795 --> 01:05:17,763
And fish sausage!

821
01:05:17,897 --> 01:05:20,764
And dried kelp!

822
01:05:20,900 --> 01:05:26,600
I'll take all of that with fried taro root
and chicken wings on top!

823
01:05:26,739 --> 01:05:27,968
Hey!

824
01:05:28,241 --> 01:05:29,436
Aline?

825
01:05:29,576 --> 01:05:32,443
- I'll take a look!
- Me, too!

826
01:05:35,248 --> 01:05:36,545
You come with me.

827
01:05:37,183 --> 01:05:38,548
You're kidding!

828
01:05:40,286 --> 01:05:42,721
An udon traffic jam?

829
01:05:43,623 --> 01:05:44,590
No way!

830
01:05:47,293 --> 01:05:48,818
It's true!

831
01:05:48,962 --> 01:05:50,794
Hello!

832
01:05:50,930 --> 01:05:52,898
Where are you from?

833
01:05:53,032 --> 01:05:55,023
Tokyo!

834
01:05:57,537 --> 01:06:02,304
People have been lining up
since early this morning.

835
01:06:02,442 --> 01:06:04,103
Good morning.

836
01:06:04,944 --> 01:06:06,412
What's that?

837
01:06:06,546 --> 01:06:10,414
Oh, this?
It's the "Sanuki Clarion.”

838
01:06:10,550 --> 01:06:14,418
Famous for a column called
"udon Pilgrimage."

839
01:06:14,821 --> 01:06:17,222
Very staged.

840
01:06:19,459 --> 01:06:21,518
Here, hold this.

841
01:06:22,095 --> 01:06:25,929
We're talking the "soul food" of Japan!

842
01:06:26,065 --> 01:06:28,056
And it's all here!

843
01:06:28,301 --> 01:06:29,268
Ready?

844
01:06:33,706 --> 01:06:35,435
One more!

845
01:06:36,042 --> 01:06:37,942
And another.

846
01:06:38,578 --> 01:06:40,137
Turn this way.

847
01:06:42,148 --> 01:06:43,616
Here we go!

848
01:06:47,353 --> 01:06:48,445
Why a Polaroid?

849
01:06:48,588 --> 01:06:55,517
Looks great, guys!
Big ear—to—ear smiles, okay?

850
01:06:55,662 --> 01:06:57,096
We're eating!

851
01:06:58,164 --> 01:06:59,325
Don't move.

852
01:06:59,465 --> 01:07:01,331
This is an onion field!

853
01:07:01,467 --> 01:07:03,936
I know. I'm Indian.
I know onions.

854
01:07:04,237 --> 01:07:06,763
What's with the wide angle?

855
01:07:09,676 --> 01:07:15,615
Takamatsu Airport is thronging with
people from all over the country.

856
01:07:15,748 --> 01:07:17,910
Here atop a taxi cab...

857
01:07:18,952 --> 01:07:23,549
a steaming bowl of udon.

858
01:07:23,690 --> 01:07:26,318
udon is HOT!

859
01:07:26,726 --> 01:07:31,687
Especially here in Sanuki,
where udon is king!

860
01:07:31,831 --> 01:07:33,993
udon is everywhere!

861
01:07:36,970 --> 01:07:38,870
Did you hear that?

862
01:07:39,005 --> 01:07:41,064
What a delicious sound.

863
01:07:41,207 --> 01:07:42,902
It's very delicious.

864
01:07:43,743 --> 01:07:47,976
Remember to slurp with vigor.

865
01:07:48,147 --> 01:07:50,377
Many come to you
to receive training.

866
01:07:50,516 --> 01:07:55,283
I'm happy to share
this Godly treasure.

867
01:07:55,421 --> 01:07:58,049
Business is up 50%.

868
01:07:58,191 --> 01:07:59,522
- That much?
- Yes.

869
01:07:59,826 --> 01:08:01,316
Congratulations.

870
01:08:01,494 --> 01:08:04,953
It's called the "udon taxi" because...

871
01:08:05,098 --> 01:08:09,433
I take customers to places not yet
in guidebooks.

872
01:08:09,569 --> 01:08:10,866
1 sniff them out.

873
01:08:11,070 --> 01:08:14,472
Fads are sustained by
having a ground zero.

874
01:08:14,607 --> 01:08:19,306
People are drawn to this idea
of a "holy site."

875
01:08:19,445 --> 01:08:25,475
Even the new local soccer team
is named for a type of udon.

876
01:08:25,618 --> 01:08:30,283
When you think of Sanuki, you think
of udon. It was a natural choice.

877
01:08:30,423 --> 01:08:36,795
What we have here is an udon
vending machine! Can you believe it?

878
01:08:36,929 --> 01:08:39,796
Use a scissors to cut the green onions!

879
01:08:39,932 --> 01:08:41,331
All repeat customers.

880
01:08:41,467 --> 01:08:42,730
There's coffee in it.

881
01:08:42,869 --> 01:08:44,200
udon sweets.

882
01:08:44,337 --> 01:08:47,602
I serve a completely original menu.

883
01:08:47,740 --> 01:08:51,540
Wow... I just adore green onions!

884
01:08:51,677 --> 01:08:55,045
Our customers are very demanding.

885
01:08:55,181 --> 01:08:57,479
I copy the best.

886
01:08:57,617 --> 01:09:04,080
Eat 12 servings in one hour and...
you eat here free for a year.

887
01:09:04,223 --> 01:09:07,056
We're championing a cause.

888
01:09:07,193 --> 01:09:09,628
udon loved by everyone.

889
01:09:11,831 --> 01:09:12,593
Flavor wins.

890
01:09:12,732 --> 01:09:14,723
Sanuki's home cooking.

891
01:09:14,867 --> 01:09:17,529
Thinner noodles, for example.

892
01:09:17,670 --> 01:09:22,870
With infrared heating,
noodles cook from the center.

893
01:09:23,009 --> 01:09:26,411
I just love meeting so many
different customers.

894
01:09:26,913 --> 01:09:30,872
I hereby inaugurate the First
Sanuki udon Festival!

895
01:09:44,464 --> 01:09:47,195
Wrong brand of flour!
Come on now!

896
01:09:52,338 --> 01:09:56,866
Get your udon goods here!
Bowls, cups, mugs!

897
01:09:59,245 --> 01:10:00,610
Who'll eat the most?

898
01:10:00,980 --> 01:10:02,607
It's a dead heat!

899
01:10:04,484 --> 01:10:06,543
Go, daddy!

900
01:10:06,686 --> 01:10:13,319
Okay, you noodle pros!
Whose udon are you eating?

901
01:10:14,660 --> 01:10:16,059
Maruzen in Takinomiya!

902
01:10:17,330 --> 01:10:19,526
Sorry. Wrong answer.

903
01:10:19,966 --> 01:10:21,229
Atari ya?

904
01:10:21,701 --> 01:10:22,759
Correct!

905
01:10:24,303 --> 01:10:28,433
How much is a bowl of
soy sauce udon at Ogataya?

906
01:10:31,277 --> 01:10:32,369
570 yen.

907
01:10:32,512 --> 01:10:33,308
Correct!

908
01:10:35,014 --> 01:10:37,483
Give me the total!

909
01:10:37,617 --> 01:10:41,986
Watanabe's tempura udon,
an egg udon from Mishima's...

910
01:10:42,121 --> 01:10:46,683
Koi-koi's udon—sushi combo,
a "super large" at Waraya's...

911
01:10:46,826 --> 01:10:49,625
and a croquette from Mabuchi's!

912
01:10:50,263 --> 01:10:53,528
2,475 yen!

913
01:10:53,699 --> 01:11:00,571
Mr. Sakashita has completed the
88-udon shop pilgrimage of Sanuki!

914
01:11:01,140 --> 01:11:03,302
Congratulations.

915
01:11:04,243 --> 01:11:05,506
Please come again.

916
01:11:05,645 --> 01:11:07,409
Give him a hand!

917
01:11:07,780 --> 01:11:12,809
Presenting our tourney champ
with his award is...

918
01:11:13,052 --> 01:11:15,646
Noodle Gnostic, Shosuke Suzuki.

919
01:11:15,788 --> 01:11:16,880
Congratulations.

920
01:11:18,891 --> 01:11:22,054
- Eat these slowly, all right?
- Gotcha.

921
01:11:23,296 --> 01:11:25,924
A big hand, please!

922
01:11:27,433 --> 01:11:29,697
Great job today, everybody.

923
01:11:32,071 --> 01:11:34,130
Ever hear the story...

924
01:11:34,607 --> 01:11:39,101
of a ferry that plied these waters
before the bridge was built?

925
01:11:39,245 --> 01:11:41,179
Yes, often.

926
01:11:43,950 --> 01:11:46,078
They haven't.

927
01:11:48,020 --> 01:11:50,990
The "Uko Ferry."

928
01:11:51,824 --> 01:11:53,417
I've heard of it.

929
01:11:53,559 --> 01:11:58,520
Did you know it sold udon
up on deck?

930
01:11:58,664 --> 01:12:00,894
No. Was it good?

931
01:12:01,033 --> 01:12:04,526
Far from it.
The noodles were limp.

932
01:12:04,670 --> 01:12:09,699
The broth was bland.
A sub par bowl all around.

933
01:12:10,876 --> 01:12:14,608
But it was unbeatable.

934
01:12:15,214 --> 01:12:16,841
How's that?

935
01:12:17,583 --> 01:12:20,075
It wasn't about taste.

936
01:12:20,419 --> 01:12:22,820
It was a greeting.

937
01:12:23,122 --> 01:12:24,089
A greeting?

938
01:12:26,259 --> 01:12:31,060
For people leaving home
or returning from afar.

939
01:12:31,464 --> 01:12:37,494
It was a bowl that said...
"Welcome home", "Bon voyage."

940
01:12:38,604 --> 01:12:42,268
Traveling creates lasting memories.

941
01:12:43,409 --> 01:12:48,609
Every experience along the way
seems heightened.

942
01:12:49,248 --> 01:12:53,617
So even bad noodles taste good.

943
01:12:53,753 --> 01:12:55,118
Precisely.

944
01:12:55,988 --> 01:12:59,754
The ferry is long gone.

945
01:13:00,493 --> 01:13:05,988
But if you're lucky, you too
may someday experience...

946
01:13:06,132 --> 01:13:10,069
that memorable bowl of udon.

947
01:13:22,481 --> 01:13:29,353
I always seem to stray from
things I set out to do.

948
01:13:30,222 --> 01:13:32,156
Bad sense of direction, remember?

949
01:13:34,460 --> 01:13:37,157
Like attending an all-girl's school.

950
01:13:37,296 --> 01:13:42,666
Or majoring in education when
I was keen on literature.

951
01:13:43,135 --> 01:13:47,834
I wanted to join a literary publisher,
not a magazine.

952
01:13:49,075 --> 01:13:53,034
You didn't know they had no
literary section?

953
01:13:53,813 --> 01:13:55,713
Guess not.

954
01:13:56,882 --> 01:14:02,184
What I really want to do is...
write a book.

955
01:14:02,955 --> 01:14:06,949
Just once... a book I wrote,
with my name on it.

956
01:14:08,961 --> 01:14:12,261
That's my dream.

957
01:14:13,833 --> 01:14:15,323
A book, huh?

958
01:14:16,268 --> 01:14:18,168
It suits you.

959
01:14:20,139 --> 01:14:22,767
You'll do it.

960
01:14:25,745 --> 01:14:30,012
I mean, everyone loves the
"udon Pilgrimage" column.

961
01:14:30,249 --> 01:14:31,273
You have talent.

962
01:14:31,417 --> 01:14:34,751
Maybe too much for this town.

963
01:14:34,887 --> 01:14:36,855
Oh, come on.

964
01:14:36,989 --> 01:14:42,450
Compared to his "I want to make
the world laugh" fantasy...

965
01:14:42,595 --> 01:14:45,565
your dream is attainable,
right Kosuke?

966
01:14:45,698 --> 01:14:50,135
That's right. I haven't got
a hope in Hell of...

967
01:14:50,269 --> 01:14:52,135
<i>Nice try, Shot!</i>

968
01:14:52,271 --> 01:14:54,501
You walked right into that.

969
01:14:55,541 --> 01:14:58,033
What do you want, Shosuke?

970
01:15:00,212 --> 01:15:04,740
It's not so much what I "want"
but what I "see” ahead.

971
01:15:05,251 --> 01:15:06,446
What's that?

972
01:15:06,986 --> 01:15:09,421
Farming.

973
01:15:09,555 --> 01:15:10,420
Farming?

974
01:15:11,857 --> 01:15:13,791
My folks have a farm.

975
01:15:14,226 --> 01:15:16,217
And I'm their eldest.

976
01:15:17,062 --> 01:15:21,090
I can't sell land we've owned
for generations.

977
01:15:22,368 --> 01:15:26,601
Someday, I'll have to take over.

978
01:15:26,739 --> 01:15:28,503
I had no idea.

979
01:15:29,408 --> 01:15:34,676
Until then, I'm doing what I want.
Like advertising.

980
01:15:37,216 --> 01:15:39,116
I can't leave this town.

981
01:15:39,785 --> 01:15:44,279
So I look for stuff that can make it
more interesting.

982
01:15:44,824 --> 01:15:46,622
I guess that's what I want.

983
01:15:48,060 --> 01:15:49,221
I see.

984
01:15:50,463 --> 01:15:53,433
This was one great summer, though.

985
01:15:54,333 --> 01:15:58,793
Your return brought a festive
atmosphere to the place.

986
01:15:59,672 --> 01:16:02,539
It was festive, wasn't it?

987
01:16:03,776 --> 01:16:06,973
But when this craze blows over...

988
01:16:09,482 --> 01:16:12,782
that'll be my cue to move on.

989
01:16:13,219 --> 01:16:15,017
You mean, to the farm?

990
01:16:16,655 --> 01:16:19,647
My folks are getting old.

991
01:16:20,893 --> 01:16:22,987
I should let them retire.

992
01:16:39,945 --> 01:16:41,310
What is it!?

993
01:16:41,447 --> 01:16:44,781
It's not like us to get all sappy.

994
01:16:45,050 --> 01:16:46,916
You're right.

995
01:16:47,052 --> 01:16:48,816
Snap out of it!

996
01:16:49,121 --> 01:16:51,385
Let's rock!

997
01:16:51,524 --> 01:16:52,719
You mean sing?

998
01:16:52,858 --> 01:16:53,984
Mizuhara!

999
01:16:54,126 --> 01:16:57,562
Fetch Shosuke's guitar!

1000
01:16:57,696 --> 01:16:59,095
Why?

1001
01:17:00,099 --> 01:17:06,471
Thinking back, it was at that
moment a realization set in.

1002
01:17:07,139 --> 01:17:11,736
The party would soon end.

1003
01:17:12,244 --> 01:17:15,373
Thank you, thank you!

1004
01:17:16,949 --> 01:17:17,848
Listen up!

1005
01:17:19,018 --> 01:17:22,955
It's been a while since we did this.

1006
01:17:23,088 --> 01:17:28,891
But with 24,000 of you fans all
crammed into a 4,000—seat hall...

1007
01:17:30,162 --> 01:17:36,158
we figured you deserved a treat.

1008
01:17:36,569 --> 01:17:38,628
Sing along if you know it!

1009
01:17:39,138 --> 01:17:40,367
Because I don't.

1010
01:17:43,309 --> 01:17:47,746
Yeah, I'm glad that I met you

1011
01:17:47,947 --> 01:17:53,044
With you by my side
Now [ can die happy

1012
01:17:53,352 --> 01:17:58,017
Banzai! I'm sure glad I met you

1013
01:17:58,223 --> 01:18:01,818
From now on, forever more

1014
01:18:02,027 --> 01:18:04,621
We la—la—ia together

1015
01:19:13,032 --> 01:19:14,261
Welcome.

1016
01:19:17,970 --> 01:19:20,667
These noodles are thin and flimsy.

1017
01:19:20,806 --> 01:19:24,333
What happened to this place's
"manly"” udon?

1018
01:19:25,577 --> 01:19:32,005
When demand is high, some places
make thinner noodles to cook faster.

1019
01:19:32,317 --> 01:19:36,117
It boosts customer turnover, too.

1020
01:19:39,658 --> 01:19:42,958
I call that unethical.

1021
01:19:43,095 --> 01:19:46,759
Fads peak the moment
they're spotted.

1022
01:19:46,899 --> 01:19:49,300
It's all downhill from there.

1023
01:19:49,435 --> 01:19:53,463
No sense in beating a dead horse.

1024
01:19:53,772 --> 01:19:56,605
So udon is out?

1025
01:19:57,609 --> 01:19:59,805
Just between you and me...

1026
01:20:00,179 --> 01:20:01,271
the next big thing...

1027
01:20:01,714 --> 01:20:02,943
Yes?

1028
01:20:03,282 --> 01:20:05,114
Next will be...

1029
01:20:05,250 --> 01:20:06,274
Will be...?

1030
01:20:06,418 --> 01:20:08,716
Next will be...

1031
01:20:11,090 --> 01:20:14,651
I'm sorry but we're sold out
beyond this point.

1032
01:20:15,594 --> 01:20:18,529
And I was really looking
forward to this.

1033
01:20:18,664 --> 01:20:20,632
We drove so far.

1034
01:20:20,766 --> 01:20:25,499
We live nearby and can come
anytime. Take our spot.

1035
01:20:25,637 --> 01:20:27,537
We couldn't do that.

1036
01:20:27,673 --> 01:20:32,076
We insist. Enjoy the meal.

1037
01:20:32,211 --> 01:20:35,044
You're very kind.
Thank you.

1038
01:20:47,426 --> 01:20:51,192
Suddenly, it all seemed wrong.

1039
01:20:54,500 --> 01:20:56,298
Too much traffic?

1040
01:20:57,536 --> 01:21:01,939
Yeah, we don't have parking.

1041
01:21:02,641 --> 01:21:07,875
People complained about all
the cars blocking the road.

1042
01:21:08,547 --> 01:21:09,946
And so?

1043
01:21:10,182 --> 01:21:15,848
Eventually, I got reported
to the police.

1044
01:21:17,489 --> 01:21:19,253
So I closed shop.

1045
01:21:19,391 --> 01:21:20,620
Over what?

1046
01:21:21,059 --> 01:21:23,926
Some jealous neighbors?

1047
01:21:24,263 --> 01:21:27,824
Business was booming, right?

1048
01:21:28,167 --> 01:21:31,102
I was causing problems.

1049
01:21:32,337 --> 01:21:37,832
Why go to the trouble of
making noodles for that?

1050
01:21:53,058 --> 01:21:56,619
Only then did it dawn on everyone...

1051
01:21:57,930 --> 01:22:00,831
the moment you create something new,

1052
01:22:01,433 --> 01:22:05,336
you begin destroying something old.

1053
01:22:13,645 --> 01:22:14,407
Discontinued?

1054
01:22:14,880 --> 01:22:16,575
Poor sales.

1055
01:22:16,849 --> 01:22:19,750
Everyone's switching to a
"free paper" format.

1056
01:22:20,519 --> 01:22:22,180
It's over.

1057
01:22:24,356 --> 01:22:29,419
Oddly, no one raised any objection
to the magazine going out of print.

1058
01:22:31,463 --> 01:22:32,225
Thank you.

1059
01:22:32,364 --> 01:22:36,494
Everyone began to go their separate ways.

1060
01:22:36,735 --> 01:22:42,868
Kyoko was offered a job at a big name
publishing firm in Tokyo.

1061
01:22:43,775 --> 01:22:47,575
But she hadn't yet accepted.

1062
01:22:47,713 --> 01:22:50,705
Thanks, Kosuke.

1063
01:22:51,583 --> 01:22:54,211
It was a blast.

1064
01:22:57,890 --> 01:22:58,857
Later.

1065
01:23:00,359 --> 01:23:01,417
Kyoko...

1066
01:23:03,996 --> 01:23:07,489
I was kind of hoping you'd stick around.

1067
01:23:16,174 --> 01:23:20,441
Kosuke's words seemed to
be directed less toward Kyoko...

1068
01:23:20,579 --> 01:23:23,981
and more to himself.

1069
01:23:25,183 --> 01:23:30,451
And he decided it was time
to confront his father.

1070
01:23:31,657 --> 01:23:36,857
And for once, convey his true feelings.

1071
01:24:11,330 --> 01:24:12,456
Dad?

1072
01:24:13,432 --> 01:24:17,562
| can talk from out here, can't I?

1073
01:24:21,239 --> 01:24:24,675
I've saved up the money
you paid for me.

1074
01:24:28,547 --> 01:24:32,006
I'd love to just toss it
on the table...

1075
01:24:32,150 --> 01:24:35,586
and walk off into the sunset.

1076
01:24:36,221 --> 01:24:37,552
But the truth is...

1077
01:24:40,759 --> 01:24:42,454
I like udon after all.

1078
01:24:46,465 --> 01:24:48,365
I didn't before.

1079
01:24:49,267 --> 01:24:50,996
But things have changed.

1080
01:24:52,170 --> 01:24:57,404
I'd love to follow in
your footsteps.

1081
01:24:58,310 --> 01:25:01,336
That is, if you don't mind.

1082
01:25:02,114 --> 01:25:06,108
I think I'd take to it really well.

1083
01:25:08,587 --> 01:25:09,679
Please...

1084
01:25:11,590 --> 01:25:13,285
teach me.

1085
01:25:23,468 --> 01:25:25,493
Just my luck.

1086
01:25:26,204 --> 01:25:29,469
He's not even here.

1087
01:26:15,120 --> 01:26:16,110
Dad!

1088
01:26:43,648 --> 01:26:47,642
It was a heart attack.

1089
01:27:30,262 --> 01:27:35,496
"Temporarily Closed"

1090
01:30:03,615 --> 01:30:05,743
You closing the place?

1091
01:30:06,017 --> 01:30:11,786
It's not fair to our customers
to keep them hanging.

1092
01:30:11,923 --> 01:30:14,483
And you're okay with that?

1093
01:30:15,894 --> 01:30:18,522
It wasn't exactly a money—maker.

1094
01:30:18,663 --> 01:30:22,861
Plus, with Dad gone,
who's going to take over?

1095
01:30:23,335 --> 01:30:24,894
Well, in that case...

1096
01:30:26,838 --> 01:30:30,968
I'd be willing to give it a shot.

1097
01:30:31,509 --> 01:30:34,604
Don't be ridiculous.

1098
01:30:34,746 --> 01:30:37,215
You have a job.

1099
01:30:37,349 --> 01:30:38,339
What's more...

1100
01:30:42,220 --> 01:30:45,190
nobody can copy Dad's udon.

1101
01:30:48,093 --> 01:30:51,154
Sure we could hire someone.

1102
01:30:51,563 --> 01:30:58,765
But what would be the point
if it didn't taste like Matsui udon?

1103
01:31:02,674 --> 01:31:05,871
But you're his daughter.

1104
01:31:06,044 --> 01:31:07,341
And I could help.

1105
01:31:07,479 --> 01:31:10,574
He never showed me how to make it.

1106
01:31:10,882 --> 01:31:12,941
I couldn't if I tried.

1107
01:31:13,718 --> 01:31:15,777
It's worth a try.

1108
01:31:18,490 --> 01:31:21,323
I have to go to the temple.

1109
01:31:27,232 --> 01:31:35,105
After dad's 49th day memorial service,
his equipment will be taken away.

1110
01:31:35,373 --> 01:31:39,537
Can you take off work early
to help out?

1111
01:31:39,711 --> 01:31:40,769
I'd appreciate it.

1112
01:31:41,546 --> 01:31:45,847
Yeah, sure.
I think it'll be okay.

1113
01:32:21,786 --> 01:32:24,812
"I can't wait to eat your udon again.”

1114
01:32:33,665 --> 01:32:39,570
The pleas of a single person
so often fall on deaf ears.

1115
01:32:40,738 --> 01:32:45,403
But every once in a while,
they become seeds...

1116
01:32:45,610 --> 01:32:47,977
that germinate and bloom.

1117
01:32:49,781 --> 01:32:55,777
All it took was one,
brief little message.

1118
01:32:57,322 --> 01:32:59,450
What's going on?

1119
01:33:09,667 --> 01:33:11,192
"Matsui udon's the best!"

1120
01:33:11,336 --> 01:33:12,861
"It's Matsui udon or nothing!!"

1121
01:33:13,004 --> 01:33:14,631
"Get well soon, Mr. Matsui!"

1122
01:33:36,227 --> 01:33:38,059
Don't tell me they're closed.

1123
01:33:38,196 --> 01:33:41,962
Look here!
The owner's ill or something.

1124
01:33:45,169 --> 01:33:47,900
Write something.

1125
01:33:48,039 --> 01:33:49,632
Good idea.

1126
01:34:46,898 --> 01:34:48,832
"Thank you.
- Kyoko Miyagawa"

1127
01:34:52,870 --> 01:34:54,304
He was here?

1128
01:34:54,439 --> 01:34:59,309
Yes, unloading udon
for school lunches.

1129
01:35:02,947 --> 01:35:07,441
According to the principal,
he delivered elsewhere, too.

1130
01:35:07,585 --> 01:35:09,849
Other schools and hospitals.

1131
01:35:13,057 --> 01:35:14,388
I see.

1132
01:35:18,396 --> 01:35:23,698
Remember the Chief's story
about the ferry boat?

1133
01:35:27,305 --> 01:35:29,569
The bad udon people loved.

1134
01:35:33,077 --> 01:35:35,444
To local passengers...

1135
01:35:36,848 --> 01:35:39,476
it was like an old friend...

1136
01:35:40,518 --> 01:35:42,612
appreciated but taken for granted

1137
01:35:45,023 --> 01:35:49,358
'Cause everyone believed.

1138
01:35:49,961 --> 01:35:52,521
It would always be there.

1139
01:35:57,702 --> 01:36:02,503
Your father's udon was like
an old friend from home.

1140
01:36:06,310 --> 01:36:10,713
No one expected it to disappear.

1141
01:36:50,388 --> 01:36:53,187
"To Dad"

1142
01:37:10,908 --> 01:37:15,106
I'm going to be Captain udon
when I grow up.

1143
01:37:15,246 --> 01:37:17,374
Captain udon, huh?

1144
01:37:17,515 --> 01:37:22,419
Yeah, he fights bad guys with udon.

1145
01:37:22,553 --> 01:37:25,386
Sounds heroic.

1146
01:38:07,532 --> 01:38:09,261
What're you doing?

1147
01:38:10,334 --> 01:38:13,360
Making udon.

1148
01:38:13,671 --> 01:38:15,503
But...

1149
01:38:15,673 --> 01:38:16,697
Why?

1150
01:38:20,077 --> 01:38:23,513
There are kids waiting to eat it.

1151
01:38:28,352 --> 01:38:30,821
It's a little late for that.

1152
01:38:31,355 --> 01:38:34,814
Why? Dad would've wanted it.

1153
01:38:34,959 --> 01:38:35,983
Don't you?

1154
01:38:36,160 --> 01:38:38,788
Good morning.

1155
01:38:39,831 --> 01:38:42,095
You can't do it.

1156
01:38:43,134 --> 01:38:44,260
What?

1157
01:38:44,869 --> 01:38:50,137
You don't know the first thing
about Dad's udon.

1158
01:38:51,642 --> 01:38:53,269
That's not true.

1159
01:38:53,644 --> 01:38:56,978
I know enough.
Give me some credit.

1160
01:38:59,450 --> 01:39:01,976
Dad may not have been a talented man.

1161
01:39:02,486 --> 01:39:06,150
But he made up for it...

1162
01:39:06,557 --> 01:39:09,424
by never compromising.

1163
01:39:12,864 --> 01:39:17,825
365 days a year, he adjusted for
humidity and temperature...

1164
01:39:18,369 --> 01:39:23,170
changing water volume and kneading time.

1165
01:39:24,408 --> 01:39:30,575
You've no idea how hard it is to get
the same texture every day.

1166
01:39:31,515 --> 01:39:33,711
I think I do.

1167
01:39:39,357 --> 01:39:43,726
He could've made it easier on himself.

1168
01:39:46,364 --> 01:39:52,303
He could've made noodles with
a machine the night before.

1169
01:39:53,404 --> 01:39:57,398
Nobody would've complained.

1170
01:39:58,910 --> 01:40:04,314
But he insisted on making them
fresh before each delivery.

1171
01:40:04,782 --> 01:40:07,444
So they could be enjoyed at their best.

1172
01:40:08,352 --> 01:40:12,311
The moment he finished,
he loaded up his truck.

1173
01:40:13,624 --> 01:40:15,854
Day in and day out.

1174
01:40:17,528 --> 01:40:19,257
Can you do that?

1175
01:40:22,300 --> 01:40:26,703
By making it sound so easy...

1176
01:40:28,139 --> 01:40:31,074
you insult him.

1177
01:40:34,145 --> 01:40:34,839
Maybe.

1178
01:40:38,549 --> 01:40:41,246
But I'm doing it.

1179
01:40:43,387 --> 01:40:44,513
What?

1180
01:40:46,457 --> 01:40:48,858
I'm going to do it.

1181
01:40:50,494 --> 01:40:51,928
Suit yourself.

1182
01:40:52,563 --> 01:40:55,294
His equipment will be gone
on the 14th.

1183
01:41:30,568 --> 01:41:31,467
Okay!

1184
01:41:44,148 --> 01:41:48,312
One cup of salt water to
two cups of flour.

1185
01:41:56,327 --> 01:41:57,658
Less water this time.

1186
01:42:24,922 --> 01:42:26,356
Nope.

1187
01:42:32,496 --> 01:42:34,692
No, no.

1188
01:42:39,503 --> 01:42:42,029
Why don't you help, then?

1189
01:42:42,173 --> 01:42:44,642
Who, me?

1190
01:42:45,576 --> 01:42:51,310
Wait a second.
Are you behind him now?

1191
01:42:52,049 --> 01:42:54,416
As long as he's serious.

1192
01:42:54,552 --> 01:42:55,144
But...

1193
01:42:58,956 --> 01:43:00,617
It's like udon.

1194
01:43:01,025 --> 01:43:04,188
A splash of cold water firms it up.

1195
01:43:10,034 --> 01:43:10,728
Right.

1196
01:43:11,902 --> 01:43:12,994
Kosuke!

1197
01:43:14,205 --> 01:43:15,104
Yes?

1198
01:43:16,607 --> 01:43:18,336
Let me help.

1199
01:43:19,176 --> 01:43:24,114
I've watched your dad
make udon for years.

1200
01:43:29,487 --> 01:43:30,955
That'd be great!

1201
01:43:31,088 --> 01:43:33,250
Please!

1202
01:43:34,925 --> 01:43:35,892
Okay.

1203
01:43:37,461 --> 01:43:40,055
Start with just a little water.

1204
01:43:40,197 --> 01:43:42,188
About half.

1205
01:43:42,333 --> 01:43:43,892
So 3 cups.

1206
01:43:44,201 --> 01:43:47,364
Stir that for a while.

1207
01:43:50,241 --> 01:43:51,731
Looks great!

1208
01:43:52,176 --> 01:43:55,578
It's our best so far.

1209
01:43:55,713 --> 01:43:59,013
We want your honest opinions.

1210
01:43:59,650 --> 01:44:00,879
Dig in!

1211
01:44:06,023 --> 01:44:08,685
Hold on.
What's this?

1212
01:44:09,593 --> 01:44:10,890
I'm done.

1213
01:44:11,729 --> 01:44:13,788
The noodles are too thin.

1214
01:44:13,931 --> 01:44:16,992
I'm sorry.
I've failed you.

1215
01:44:18,936 --> 01:44:20,097
No.

1216
01:44:20,804 --> 01:44:22,704
We'll try again.

1217
01:44:22,840 --> 01:44:24,831
Yes, let's.

1218
01:44:36,720 --> 01:44:37,778
Less bonito?

1219
01:44:37,922 --> 01:44:40,220
I halved it.

1220
01:44:40,791 --> 01:44:43,158
Let's shorten waiting time.

1221
01:44:44,195 --> 01:44:47,927
<i>Kosuke was determined to recreate
his father's udon...</i>

1222
01:44:48,065 --> 01:44:53,196
before the business closed
its doors forever.

1223
01:44:55,105 --> 01:44:58,336
Why's Kosuke making udon?

1224
01:44:58,475 --> 01:45:01,638
He's taking over the business.

1225
01:45:02,379 --> 01:45:05,679
What's that date circled up there?

1226
01:45:05,816 --> 01:45:08,717
Probably their opening.

1227
01:45:08,852 --> 01:45:12,880
But people interpreted things differently.

1228
01:45:16,293 --> 01:45:18,728
Smells good.

1229
01:45:18,963 --> 01:45:22,297
Hey, that broth doesn't smell half bad!

1230
01:45:25,035 --> 01:45:27,697
Why didn't you call us?

1231
01:45:27,838 --> 01:45:29,966
What would that do?

1232
01:45:30,341 --> 01:45:33,106
Just give us a taste.

1233
01:45:44,021 --> 01:45:47,286
It's just a sample.
You don't have to finish it.

1234
01:45:47,424 --> 01:45:49,483
Noodle Gnostic policy.

1235
01:45:50,060 --> 01:45:52,757
It's better than I expected.

1236
01:45:52,896 --> 01:45:53,988
Really?

1237
01:45:54,164 --> 01:45:56,098
Then it's close to Dad's?

1238
01:45:56,233 --> 01:45:58,099
I've never eaten here.

1239
01:45:58,235 --> 01:45:59,066
Oh.

1240
01:45:59,203 --> 01:46:01,365
Shosuke has.

1241
01:46:01,505 --> 01:46:05,601
Something's different.

1242
01:46:05,743 --> 01:46:08,713
If only a subtle difference.

1243
01:46:08,846 --> 01:46:10,336
We know that.

1244
01:46:10,581 --> 01:46:12,447
How's it different?

1245
01:46:16,086 --> 01:46:18,680
That's why there's this.

1246
01:46:18,822 --> 01:46:20,187
What?

1247
01:46:20,324 --> 01:46:23,259
You've forgotten your own data?

1248
01:46:26,196 --> 01:46:27,994
Our legacy continues.

1249
01:46:33,671 --> 01:46:34,661
So?

1250
01:46:34,838 --> 01:46:38,035
The noodles here closely
resemble Mr. Matsui's.

1251
01:46:38,175 --> 01:46:40,075
You've eaten Matsui udon?

1252
01:46:40,210 --> 01:46:41,075
Yes.

1253
01:46:41,211 --> 01:46:43,612
Hey, the same flour!

1254
01:46:45,449 --> 01:46:46,814
How much water?

1255
01:46:46,984 --> 01:46:51,785
About one of ladle per kilo of flour.

1256
01:46:52,456 --> 01:46:56,017
You check evenness by hand?

1257
01:46:56,160 --> 01:46:57,093
Yes.

1258
01:46:57,227 --> 01:47:02,393
If you knead too hard, you'll get
uneven dough.

1259
01:47:02,533 --> 01:47:06,197
Your noodles have Matsui's firmness!
May I?

1260
01:47:06,337 --> 01:47:07,668
Sure.

1261
01:47:07,805 --> 01:47:09,330
Thanks.

1262
01:47:09,707 --> 01:47:13,837
1 boil them between 13 and 14 minutes.

1263
01:47:13,977 --> 01:47:22,852
The key is to handle the noodles gently
at all times.

1264
01:47:23,253 --> 01:47:25,551
Gentle but brisk.

1265
01:47:25,789 --> 01:47:28,224
— Water's real cold!
- Yes, it is.

1266
01:47:29,493 --> 01:47:31,587
Go ahead and feel that.

1267
01:47:36,333 --> 01:47:38,233
Okay, we're here!

1268
01:47:38,435 --> 01:47:40,164
It's a ramen shop.

1269
01:47:41,004 --> 01:47:43,598
I owe your father a lot.

1270
01:47:44,641 --> 01:47:45,938
Ask me anything.

1271
01:47:46,076 --> 01:47:47,043
Thank you.

1272
01:47:47,177 --> 01:47:51,171
Sanuki udon is all about
the dried sardines you use.

1273
01:47:51,315 --> 01:47:55,411
It's all you need but people
like a little laver these days.

1274
01:47:57,354 --> 01:47:59,083
Cook at high heat?

1275
01:47:59,223 --> 01:48:05,094
Until it boils, yeah.
But don't boil the laver.

1276
01:48:05,229 --> 01:48:07,391
Keep your eyes on it.

1277
01:48:10,501 --> 01:48:11,332
Well?

1278
01:48:11,468 --> 01:48:12,765
Close!

1279
01:48:14,538 --> 01:48:15,471
Real close!

1280
01:48:15,606 --> 01:48:17,404
I think so, too!

1281
01:48:17,708 --> 01:48:18,971
It's good.

1282
01:48:19,843 --> 01:48:21,038
We're ready!

1283
01:48:39,129 --> 01:48:40,756
Take a seat.

1284
01:48:53,277 --> 01:48:56,247
We'd like you to try it.

1285
01:49:01,118 --> 01:49:03,485
Your opinion matters most.

1286
01:49:52,035 --> 01:49:52,866
Well?

1287
01:50:17,227 --> 01:50:18,319
It's good.

1288
01:50:19,763 --> 01:50:20,889
Yes!

1289
01:50:21,031 --> 01:50:21,998
We did it!

1290
01:50:24,268 --> 01:50:25,827
Right on target.

1291
01:50:25,969 --> 01:50:27,835
Honest?

1292
01:50:29,773 --> 01:50:32,037
We've got the seal of approval!

1293
01:50:32,175 --> 01:50:33,734
Thank you, everybody!

1294
01:50:48,659 --> 01:50:50,787
Tell me what you think.

1295
01:51:47,918 --> 01:51:49,443
Dad?

1296
01:51:49,586 --> 01:51:52,248
Haunting us already?

1297
01:51:52,556 --> 01:51:56,652
Only until my 49th day
memorial service.

1298
01:51:57,060 --> 01:51:59,552
Couldn't miss the chance, huh?

1299
01:52:05,969 --> 01:52:09,564
I've eaten enough udon for
one lifetime.

1300
01:52:10,173 --> 01:52:11,504
Sorry.

1301
01:52:13,143 --> 01:52:14,633
Hey, Dad?

1302
01:52:14,778 --> 01:52:17,440
What?

1303
01:52:20,484 --> 01:52:23,545
What drove you to make udon?

1304
01:52:24,021 --> 01:52:25,455
Beats me.

1305
01:52:26,623 --> 01:52:30,992
'Cause it was there.

1306
01:52:32,629 --> 01:52:33,653
Like Mt. Everest?

1307
01:52:33,797 --> 01:52:38,359
Truth be told...
it's all I could do.

1308
01:52:39,336 --> 01:52:41,430
I'm not very social.

1309
01:52:42,039 --> 01:52:46,772
I don't relate well to people.

1310
01:52:47,811 --> 01:52:49,245
That's why.

1311
01:52:50,547 --> 01:52:53,482
Just to flour and water.

1312
01:52:54,017 --> 01:52:58,750
Why did you want to
become a comedian?

1313
01:53:00,957 --> 01:53:06,361
That's easy...
from looking at you.

1314
01:53:06,630 --> 01:53:07,927
What?

1315
01:53:08,865 --> 01:53:10,230
Your face.

1316
01:53:11,301 --> 01:53:13,770
I never saw you laugh.

1317
01:53:15,305 --> 01:53:17,865
You always looked surly.

1318
01:53:19,076 --> 01:53:22,307
I guess it was an opposite reaction.

1319
01:53:23,246 --> 01:53:25,271
I was born with this face.

1320
01:53:26,116 --> 01:53:29,780
What's your excuse?

1321
01:53:30,220 --> 01:53:33,212
You flopped in America, right?

1322
01:53:35,125 --> 01:53:37,253
Who told you that?

1323
01:53:43,333 --> 01:53:46,633
It's easy to make someone smile.

1324
01:53:49,906 --> 01:53:51,965
How would you know?

1325
01:53:52,109 --> 01:53:55,545
One good bowl of udon is all it takes.

1326
01:53:57,147 --> 01:53:58,137
What?

1327
01:53:58,815 --> 01:54:02,683
Don't you smile when you
eat something good?

1328
01:54:08,458 --> 01:54:12,895
Is this your pearl of wisdom?

1329
01:54:22,305 --> 01:54:25,935
Go to bed. You've got an early
start tomorrow.

1330
01:54:28,044 --> 01:54:30,536
Wait, Dad! I...

1331
01:54:30,680 --> 01:54:31,875
Kosuke...

1332
01:54:35,652 --> 01:54:38,178
don't force yourself to stay.

1333
01:54:39,422 --> 01:54:40,480
Excuse me?

1334
01:54:41,057 --> 01:54:46,587
There's nothing here for you.
Just udon.

1335
01:54:49,800 --> 01:54:51,165
Take care, Son.

1336
01:55:11,888 --> 01:55:13,151
Wait!

1337
01:55:14,057 --> 01:55:15,081
Dad!

1338
01:55:41,585 --> 01:55:43,349
Another dream.

1339
01:56:44,314 --> 01:56:46,248
Thank you for letting
us do this.

1340
01:56:46,383 --> 01:56:50,320
Don't be silly. We've served
Matsui udon for ages!

1341
01:56:50,453 --> 01:56:52,512
Even when I was here?

1342
01:56:52,656 --> 01:56:57,355
Of course!
Everyone in these parts has.

1343
01:57:00,931 --> 01:57:03,525
Clasp hands!

1344
01:57:06,436 --> 01:57:09,895
Enjoy your meal!

1345
01:57:10,040 --> 01:57:12,737
Thank you!

1346
01:57:28,725 --> 01:57:30,159
Good work.

1347
01:57:37,500 --> 01:57:39,366
All this time...

1348
01:57:41,171 --> 01:57:42,661
and I...

1349
01:57:46,676 --> 01:57:48,144
never knew.

1350
01:58:42,699 --> 01:58:46,067
Kosuke... thanks.

1351
01:59:57,273 --> 01:59:59,867
Kyoko knew, however...

1352
02:00:01,744 --> 02:00:07,774
that Kosuke would leave to
chase his dream again.

1353
02:00:15,525 --> 02:00:17,357
Well, I'm off.

1354
02:00:17,494 --> 02:00:18,962
Take care.

1355
02:00:21,598 --> 02:00:26,593
Sorry for being such a
pain in the butt.

1356
02:00:27,904 --> 02:00:30,430
I'm used to it.

1357
02:00:31,608 --> 02:00:32,803
I know.

1358
02:00:35,812 --> 02:00:38,747
Take care of the family business!

1359
02:00:41,751 --> 02:00:42,980
Leave it to me.

1360
02:00:45,221 --> 02:00:48,156
It's just the two of you now.

1361
02:00:48,691 --> 02:00:51,888
Be happy, okay?

1362
02:00:54,297 --> 02:00:55,662
Don't worry.

1363
02:00:55,865 --> 02:01:01,497
We've got each other...
and udon.

1364
02:01:08,545 --> 02:01:09,603
See ya.

1365
02:01:18,922 --> 02:01:20,185
Take care!

1366
02:01:20,690 --> 02:01:22,419
Good luck!

1367
02:01:31,234 --> 02:01:33,202
- Where is he?
- There!

1368
02:01:33,770 --> 02:01:35,670
Thank you!

1369
02:01:46,449 --> 02:01:48,747
What took you?

1370
02:01:48,885 --> 02:01:51,149
- Of all the times!
- Sorry!

1371
02:01:51,287 --> 02:01:54,120
You have no flair for drama!

1372
02:01:54,257 --> 02:01:57,852
He left without hardly a good-bye!

1373
02:01:57,994 --> 02:01:59,723
You know Kosuke.

1374
02:02:00,063 --> 02:02:01,588
You don't mind?

1375
02:02:02,432 --> 02:02:06,335
If I were Kosuke, I probably
would've done the same.

1376
02:02:07,837 --> 02:02:09,601
You've changed, Kyoko.

1377
02:02:10,807 --> 02:02:12,297
I have?

1378
02:02:12,542 --> 02:02:14,909
You turned down the job in Tokyo.

1379
02:02:17,981 --> 02:02:19,847
No sense of direction.

1380
02:02:23,419 --> 02:02:30,689
You could argue that I'll just feel
lost by staying here.

1381
02:02:31,628 --> 02:02:34,962
But being lost is how I found udon.

1382
02:02:35,265 --> 02:02:36,494
True.

1383
02:02:41,070 --> 02:02:42,401
And let's not forget...

1384
02:02:45,942 --> 02:02:47,068
Kosuke.

1385
02:03:03,793 --> 02:03:07,821
Stop trying to kill me!
I'm your Chief Editor now!

1386
02:03:07,964 --> 02:03:08,795
Hey, Chief.

1387
02:03:08,931 --> 02:03:09,989
What?

1388
02:03:17,473 --> 02:03:19,965
Thanks for everything, buddy.

1389
02:03:20,109 --> 02:03:22,009
Hey, my pleasure.

1390
02:03:22,245 --> 02:03:23,303
Here.

1391
02:03:28,751 --> 02:03:30,185
Dividends.

1392
02:03:35,258 --> 02:03:36,191
Later.

1393
02:03:53,743 --> 02:03:56,542
This won't cover it!

1394
02:03:59,582 --> 02:04:01,346
His plane should be leaving soon.

1395
02:04:09,892 --> 02:04:11,553
What's up?

1396
02:04:11,694 --> 02:04:15,289
It's the Matsui Noodle Factory.

1397
02:04:16,499 --> 02:04:17,660
I've decided...

1398
02:04:21,371 --> 02:04:24,341
I want to make udon.

1399
02:04:25,108 --> 02:04:27,270
I make a poor salesman, anyway.

1400
02:04:27,510 --> 02:04:30,104
I tendered my resignation.

1401
02:04:31,948 --> 02:04:36,215
Please! Let me inherit the business!

1402
02:04:45,595 --> 02:04:46,994
With pleasure.

1403
02:04:49,966 --> 02:04:51,866
I'd be honored!

1404
02:04:55,505 --> 02:04:57,564
That's why I love you.

1405
02:05:00,443 --> 02:05:04,471
We can't keep customers waiting.

1406
02:05:07,250 --> 02:05:08,445
Right.

1407
02:05:09,385 --> 02:05:10,546
Time for work.

1408
02:05:18,394 --> 02:05:20,954
Would you look at that!

1409
02:05:21,130 --> 02:05:22,757
What's going on?

1410
02:05:24,100 --> 02:05:27,331
What began as a misunderstanding...

1411
02:05:29,238 --> 02:05:33,505
grew into swarms of people descending
on the Matsui Noodle Factory...

1412
02:05:33,643 --> 02:05:38,342
in the belief that today was
its grand reopening.

1413
02:05:38,481 --> 02:05:40,210
Big opening crowd.

1414
02:05:41,784 --> 02:05:43,752
Finally! Matsui udon!

1415
02:05:46,055 --> 02:05:47,853
Kosuke stiffed me!

1416
02:05:48,524 --> 02:05:49,423
What's going on?

1417
02:05:50,226 --> 02:05:52,194
Here in the countryside...

1418
02:05:52,528 --> 02:05:55,793
word travels faster than the Internet.

1419
02:06:15,351 --> 02:06:19,618
Anew craze?

1420
02:06:20,122 --> 02:06:24,184
This is no craze.

1421
02:06:24,494 --> 02:06:25,689
What then?

1422
02:06:27,029 --> 02:06:28,190
More like...

1423
02:06:29,665 --> 02:06:31,224
a miracle.

1424
02:06:32,635 --> 02:06:36,629
One that has always been here.

1425
02:07:00,263 --> 02:07:05,360
No one could say what lay beyond
the udon craze.

1426
02:07:05,668 --> 02:07:08,729
But one thing was for sure.

1427
02:07:08,871 --> 02:07:13,741
For every place under the sun
that people can call "home"...

1428
02:07:14,610 --> 02:07:18,046
there is a "soul food."

1429
02:07:19,815 --> 02:07:24,981
Food that can elicit laughter and tears...

1430
02:07:25,821 --> 02:07:28,722
food that satiates both
stomachs and spirits...

1431
02:07:29,692 --> 02:07:32,093
food that makes people happy.

1432
02:07:35,698 --> 02:07:39,657
What is your "soul food"?

1433
02:08:35,091 --> 02:08:42,225
"Who never ate his bread in sorrow...
he knows ye not..."

1434
02:08:42,365 --> 02:08:45,232
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, poet

1435
02:08:45,568 --> 02:08:50,233
Three years passed quickly.

1436
02:09:01,684 --> 02:09:04,984
For Kosuke's sister and
brother-in—law, Ryoichi

1437
02:09:05,121 --> 02:09:09,422
business is booming.

1438
02:09:13,462 --> 02:09:17,057
"Matsui udon"
New customers!

1439
02:09:38,087 --> 02:09:39,213
Welcome!

1440
02:09:39,588 --> 02:09:43,286
Ryoichi's motto is "Let the past
shed light on the future”,

1441
02:09:43,426 --> 02:09:44,416
Welcome!

1442
02:09:45,327 --> 02:09:49,821
And he's never short
on new creations.

1443
02:10:15,958 --> 02:10:19,519
Meanwhile, they had a baby boy...

1444
02:10:19,662 --> 02:10:22,324
the spitting image of his granddad.

1445
02:10:26,502 --> 02:10:31,406
Former Chief Editor Otani
opened a jazz bar.

1446
02:10:34,176 --> 02:10:38,374
Popular among locals for
good music and udon.

1447
02:10:38,514 --> 02:10:42,109
Ever hear of the Uko ferry?

1448
02:10:42,251 --> 02:10:47,519
But apparently not popular
for his storytelling.

1449
02:10:49,358 --> 02:10:54,853
Mishima became Chief Editor
of a "free paper”.

1450
02:10:55,331 --> 02:10:58,301
But he's still stuck on udon.

1451
02:11:01,070 --> 02:11:06,008
Aoki graduated from college
and joined a food maker...

1452
02:11:06,142 --> 02:11:08,839
where he did research.

1453
02:11:08,978 --> 02:11:11,709
Thickness, 3...
Length, 4.

1454
02:11:12,581 --> 02:11:13,878
The golden ratio.

1455
02:11:14,016 --> 02:11:18,010
He's stuck on udon, too.

1456
02:11:21,157 --> 02:11:24,354
The udon club found new
life in college.

1457
02:11:25,094 --> 02:11:27,791
<i>And no one's close
to graduating.</i>

1458
02:11:28,531 --> 02:11:31,762
Oh yes, and Shosuke...

1459
02:11:31,901 --> 02:11:34,302
didn't venture
far from udon either.

1460
02:11:34,436 --> 02:11:38,066
Someday, this'll all be udon.

1461
02:11:40,509 --> 02:11:45,413
As for our heroine?
She finally wrote her book.

1462
02:11:45,548 --> 02:11:47,812
Your book's arrived!

1463
02:11:50,820 --> 02:11:54,188
It's a love story.

1464
02:11:54,323 --> 02:11:57,224
"UDON By Kyoko Miyagawa"”

1465
02:11:59,962 --> 02:12:02,932
Yusuke Santa Maria

1466
02:12:03,299 --> 02:12:06,269
Manami Konishi

1467
02:12:06,635 --> 02:12:09,605
Tortoise Matsumoto (ULFULS}

1468
02:12:09,972 --> 02:12:12,942
Kyoka Suzuki

1469
02:12:13,309 --> 02:12:16,279
Takeshi Masu

1470
02:12:16,645 --> 02:12:19,615
Jin Katagiri (RAHMENS)

1471
02:12:19,982 --> 02:12:22,952
Jun Kaname

1472
02:12:23,319 --> 02:12:26,289
Fumiyo Kohinata

1473
02:12:26,655 --> 02:12:29,625
Katsumi Kiba

1474
02:12:29,992 --> 02:12:32,962
Executive Producer: Chihiro Kameyama

1475
02:12:33,329 --> 02:12:36,299
Producers: Masahiko Oda, Kuga Maeda,
Chikahiro Ando, Koichi Murakami

1476
02:12:36,665 --> 02:12:39,635
Screenplay by Masashi Todayama

1477
02:12:40,002 --> 02:12:42,972
Music by Toshiyuki Watanabe

1478
02:12:51,013 --> 02:12:53,983
Production:
Fuji Television Network, ROBOT, Toho

1479
02:12:54,683 --> 02:12:57,152
Production Company: ROBOT

1480
02:12:58,354 --> 02:13:04,123
Directed by Katsuyuki Motohiro

1481
02:13:04,460 --> 02:13:08,556
So how did things turn out for us?

1482
02:13:27,316 --> 02:13:29,444
I didn't get lost!

1483
02:14:11,293 --> 02:14:12,920
Captain udon...

1484
02:14:13,996 --> 02:14:15,361
has arrived.

1485
02:14:22,204 --> 02:14:25,834
© 2006 Fuji Television Network, ROBOT, Toho