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[water flowing gently]

[door slides open]

[brewer 1] Mr. Momokawa, the rice is here!

[brewer 2] Easy, now. That's right. Keep it nice and steady.

[grunting]

- [onlookers gasp] - [brewer 3] That Kengo is a steam engine!

[Jinemon] Gentlemen, I'd like your blessing

to entrust a portion of this year's brewing to my daughter, Inako.

[intrigued murmuring]

Inako's so young.

Hello, everyone.

I'd like to make the Electric Nishiki.

It's the final sake recipe my mother left behind for us.

I know I'm inexperienced,

but I wish to make my mother proud,

and make this sake in her name.

I humbly ask for your assistance.

Naeko's final recipe?

I suppose you do have the nose for it.

We're happy to follow her lead, so go ahead.

- [gasps] - I thank you.

Inako grew up in this brewery.

Don't hesitate to advise her as you see fit.

[brewer 4 laughs] I think we're all excited

to make some of Naeko's sake again.

[all murmuring agreement]

[brewer 5] We can hardly wait, right?

[all laughing and agreeing]

Thank you all so much!

[theme song in Japanese playing]

SPARKS OF TOMORROW

CHAPTER 12: ELECTRIC BRAIN

KYOTO KAMOGAWA HOSPITAL

Huh?

[wistful music playing]

Are you here to visit the boy on the end?

He is one strange kid.

- [Inako] Kihachi! - Huh?

Little Bug?

[Inako] You look busy. What's this?

[Kihachi] Take a look. It's an Electric Brain.

- [Inako] Electric Brain? - Hmm! It calculates information.

The more circuits, the more complex calculations you can make.

But increasing the number of circuits isn't easy. They're made from…

- Are you listening? - Um… not really.

Basically, my big brother's amazing!

I can't believe he invented something like this.

This thing's gonna change the entire world.

This will perform calculations

with a hundred times the speed and accuracy of an abacus.

We can create trains faster than bullets, and electric signals across oceans.

We'll leap forward into the Age of Electricity!

Hmm? What's with you?

- Why are you grinning at me? - [chuckles]

I have news too! My father finally gave me permission to make my mother's sake!

[gasps]

You did it! Your dream came true!

Yes! I'm gonna brew the type of sake that makes everyone's heart shine.

In that case, we're in a race to the finish!

Which of us will be able to complete their creation first?

Me and my Electric Brain, or you and your ultimate sake?

A competition? Okay! Challenge accepted.

Here, some get-well mizuame.

I made it for you myself, So eat it and get some rest.

MIZUAME

- [screaming in hallway] - [footsteps]

[shuddering]

Ah!

[steam hissing]

[Yosuke] Exciting, wouldn't you agree?

- [Yajiro] Hmm. - [Kihachi] This doesn't make us friends.

I'm only here to create the Electric Brain.

[Yosuke] This is the culmination of Seiroku's dreams.

Perhaps, one day, the Electric Brain will even surpass

the computing power of the human mind.

[Kihachi] In theory, yes.

Just think of the endless possibilities.

We could even use it to create life itself.

That's not what it's for. My brother wouldn't want that.

[Yosuke] No. Of course not.

[Yajiro gasps softly]

I'll start making the vacuum tubes first. So you'll need to get me light bulbs.

[Yosuke] How many will you need?

[Kihachi] I'd say at least a million.

[Izo] A million? Do you have any idea how much time and money that will take?

[Yosuke] This is for Seiroku's dream. We will mass produce them.

[Kihachi] And I need electric condensers, transformers,

a large amount of copper wire, magnets, and quartz.

[Yosuke] Not a problem. I'll arrange for any and all that you need.

[Yajiro] This entire facility is underground?

Everything here is at your disposal.

Good. I want to start building immediately.

THE 20TH CENTURY ELECTRICAL CATALOG

[gasps]

My big brother's Electric Brain.

[Inako] Our goal is 35% moisture.

Time to change the water.

One, two, three…

now.

And now lift!

[brewer 1] How does it look?

[Inako] I think it's ready.

Let's take it out.

- [brewer 1 grunts] Here. - [Inako] Right.

[panting] Ah!

[breathes deeply]

[Saki] Hi there, Inako!

[Inako] Miss Saki!

How is the Electric Nishiki coming along?

It's great. We've just started.

Oh! I can hardly wait.

We hope to meet your expectations.

Yes. I'm sure you will.

Oh, may I ask you something?

Yes.

Who's tasting your sake first?

Once it's all finished?

- Who's tasting it first? - [Saki] Yes! Anyone in mind?

Well, I've always dreamed of sharing the sake I make with everyone.

I haven't really thought about it.

Well, that simply will not do.

The best sake is made when you have a specific person in mind.

- A little bit of inspiration, if you will. - [gasps] Oh, I…

- I don't know. - [Saki giggles]

Give it some thought.

I have high hopes for your Electric Nishiki.

So be sure to make it good, okay?

[Inako sighs]

[solemn, industrious music playing]

[man 1] Doing construction of this scale in this time is impossible.

This project will determine the fate and future of the Mizoe Firm!

If we need more steam power, then you can just divert it from the public resources.

- But, Mr. Mizoe… - Figure it out!

How are things coming along today, little brother?

I've made the arrangements for all the necessary materials we discussed.

Take a look and tell me what you think.

[sighs]

- Hey! This won't work. - Huh?

- It doesn't match up to the schematics. - What? Give me that!

Do you know how long it took to get everything in order?

[Kihachi] Not my fault. You have to start over.

- Why didn't you tell me this? - I did tell you!

No, you didn't! I would never forget something so important!

And I would? There's no way I overlooked mentioning this to you.

[inhales]

[music fades]

- [Yosuke] What's the meaning of this? - [Kihachi] What is your problem?

You're way behind schedule!

The Electric Brain is a complicated device to build, and you know it.

[grunts] You brat!

Do you think maintaining these resources is easy? I can't keep this up forever!

There's no point in making it if it's not perfect!

[Yosuke] You are insufferable!

I'm not compromising on this.

- Are you? - [Yosuke gasps]

I never compromise on anything.

Understand? So don't you dare utter that word in my presence again!

Hmph!

I have to admit,

your brother's technical knowledge and skill is impressive.

But he's far too demanding.

In a way, I suppose he's just like you. Only coming to me when he needs something.

Good grief.

I always allow you two brothers to toss me about at your whim.

[Yajiro] How far have you gotten?

[Kihachi] Not far. Every time I get ahead, that pompous jerk brings up another issue.

Hey, Yajiro, I'm counting on you again tomorrow.

[Yajiro] Sure.

Hey, is this fun for you?

Of course. The more I think about what we're building,

the more motivated I am to finish.

But are you sure you don't need to talk to Inako?

She and I understand each other.

Besides, she's probably just as focused on making sake.

[teacher] Ahem. Inako Momokawa!

[gasps] Yes?

[yawns]

You look like you haven't gotten any sleep at all.

Mmm. Yeah.

But I'm having so much fun.

I love making sake at the brewery.

You should take a break once in a while, though.

Oh, I know! We should go visit Kihachi's place.

[Inako] Hmm.

- What's wrong? - Nothing.

It's just that Kihachi's probably working hard right now on his own dream.

So I don't really think we should be visiting him.

Well, see, you say that, but…

[Inako] We're here anyway.

[Suzu] It's best to let your heart lead.

[Yajiro yelps] Oh, Inako!

Hi, Yajiro!

Do you know if Kihachi's home?

No… Kihachi…

- He's not here. - Huh?

[Yajiro] Sorry! I have to go! I'm very busy!

[Inako] Yajiro?

What do you mean?

- [Yajiro] I… I don't know! - [Inako] Wait, why are you run--

- [yelps] - [both gasp] Inako?

Where are you going?

That's a Mizoe Firm car.

Now that's suspicious.

[sighs softly]

[crow cawing]

[sighs]

[groans softly]

[shelf creaks]

[bell dings]

[gate clatters]

[Yosuke] Hey, wake up.

[Kihachi groans softly]

It wasn't easy at all, but I have managed.

I have the resources we need to keep going.

[gasps] What? Wait, really?

Listen! I will never give up on this project, do you understand?

I will see the completion of the Electric Brain, no matter what it takes!

[gasps]

Yeah. Me too.

I'll never give up on completing my big brother's dream.

[gasps]

[scoffs] Without Seiroku's brilliant mind,

there would be no Age of Electricity.

I know you feel the same way.

Kihachi… right?

[yelps] Kihachi?

[Yosuke] Well, I can't call you "Sparky" and "little brother" forever.

[Kihachi] Uh, I… Whatever.

We have work to do.

Yosuke.

[Yosuke gasps]

Ahem.

[simmering gently]

Yes, it smells great.

[brewers exclaim happily]

- Very nice! - [Inako] Thank you all for your hard work.

Wow! She did so well.

[brewer 2] Yeah! And impressed!

[brewer 3] I can't wait for the filtration.

[brewers chatting and laughing]

[Saki] And how are you today, Inako, my dear?

[Inako] Miss Saki!

Noriko gave me these. How sweet!

MOMO

Oh, no. Why the sad face? Are you okay?

I'm fine.

I haven't been able to sleep much recently, that's all. So I…

- [gasps] - Tell me.

What's weighing on the mind of our master brewer, huh?

It's just…

[sighs]

[sighs] Kihachi left home, and I don't know where he went.

Then you need to go and find him.

I can't leave in the middle of a sake brew.

Besides, I think Yajiro is with him.

So I'm sure it's nothing bad.

He's working on the Age of Electricity.

And, um, we promised we'd race each other to see who would finish first,

so we're both busy.

And I shouldn't bother him or get in his way.

Even so,

we can't have you in a bad mood.

You must think of the sake, Inako.

[sighs] I…

I'm following my mother's recipe.

It'll come out fine.

Oh! Then never mind.

I guess there's no reason to worry.

No, wait…

- Hmm? - [gentle music playing]

Miss Saki, I'm following the recipe for the Electric Nishiki to the letter.

But…

[Saki] Ah, so you are worried.

Inako, what kind of sake do you wish to make?

What kind of sake?

I guess, one that brings light to everyone.

Something like a full moon.

- That so? - Yes.

Just everyone? No one special comes to mind?

[gasps softly]

You're right!

Doesn't it stand to reason that the sake you make

with that person in your heart will taste the best?

Yes! If I want to brew my mother's sake,

I need to have Kihachi at my side.

Thank you so much, Miss Saki. I have to go.

[chuckles]

[panting]

Father! [gasping]

I have a favor to ask you!

I need your permission to leave the brewery for a little while--

- [music fades] - [Saki giggles]

MOMO

Mmm!

[Yosuke] We did it! The Electric Brain is finally complete!

[Kihachi] Yeah.

[Yosuke] It's magnificent.

I have no doubt that this will be

the perfect substitute for the human brain, Kihachi!

[laughs]

Yosuke, we've been over this already.

My big brother never wanted it to be used that way.

And I don't either.

[laughs] I'm just kidding.

I believe we have some time before we need to turn the power on.

Perhaps you should go take a nap. I'm sure you haven't slept.

- Um, well… - [Yosuke] Izo!

- [yawns] - [Izo] Yes, Mr. Mizoe.

- [Kihachi] Mmph… - [Izo] Please, Kihachi, follow me.

[Kihachi] Mmph.

[power humming]

Yes!

[panting]

[grunts]

[chuckles maniacally]

At last, you can awaken!

Seiroku!

[machinery clicking and whirring]

[hissing]

[steam hissing]

Good morning.

Can you tell me what your name is?

- [mechanical voice] I can. My name is… - [gasps happily]

Yes, that's right! I implanted the Electric Brain

with all of the memories that I have of you.

So?

My name…

Uh…

I'll start by telling you my name.

It's me. Yosuke Mizoe.

I am your Yosuke.

[bell dings]

Yosuke, why did you turn the power on without telling me?

[power humming]

Uh…

Huh?

[panting]

What's going on here? What is this place?

[gasps]

Big brother?

Kihachi.

[Yosuke] That's right.

It's your little brother.

What are you talking about?

There's no way that doll could ever be my brother.

[Yosuke] He's not a doll!

I used steam engines to recreate organs and blood flow,

and with the Electric Brain, I have perfectly recreated the human body.

This is the authentic Seiroku!

You have to stop!

The Electric Brain was never meant to be used like--

It's unfortunate that it has to end this way.

- Please, sir, you have to understand. - [poignant music playing]

Nearly all of Kyoto's steam is being used for this.

If this continues, I fear that the city will--

[Yosuke] This is only temporary. In the future, it will use less.

I implore you to consider the risks, Mr. Mizoe.

The only risk is a world that exists without Seiroku.

- [Inako] Please, sir! - [Izo] I'm sorry, Miss Momokawa.

I'm afraid I cannot permit you to see him.

[Inako] But why?

We have no idea where he is?

- I might know. - [Kate] Kengo?

I heard a rumor that Yosuke is planning to throw an event at Mizoe Park

to make some kind of big announcement.

Apparently, he says it's something that will be ushering in a new age.

What does that even mean?

It seems Yosuke's been sequestered underground, beneath Mizoe Park,

and no one's seen him for quite some time.

Sources say he had a boy with him who resembled Kihachi.

That's where we will find him.

In the underground hideout beneath Mizoe Park.

[gasps] Then that's where I'll go look for him!

[Yosuke] Why? You should be perfect!

- [robot] Yes, I have been perfectly made. - [Yosuke] Why won't you become human?

- [robot] I am complete. - Your body parts are working.

There shouldn't be any errors in the Electric Brain!

- [robot] That is correct. - So what is it I'm missing? Tell me!

I can find no errors in Yosuke Mizoe and Kihachi Sakamoto's design.

[Yosuke gasps] I see.

A connection point.

A way to fuse the Electric Brain with the steam-powered body. Is that it?

In order to become a full human, you need the soul of a human.

[gasps] That is something I can get for you.

To bring you back to life,

I have mastered every variety of academia known to man.

[music fades]

[woman] I heard that Mizoe's newest creation

comes at the cost of his own family's business.

[man 1] I've never seen lights like this before.

[man 2] It's amazing, but I wonder how much coal it takes to run them.

It would be best if you would wait for us here.

But…

[Kengo] Please, Inako, it's for your own safety.

What do we do now?

There has to be something we can do to help.

[Kate humming cheerfully]

[Izo] My apologies, ladies, but you may only enter with an invitation.

So now what?

Hmm?

Inako? Is that you, my dear?

[Inako] Miss Saki?

Big sister?

[Saki] These ladies are my personal guests, so let them in, okay?

[Inako] Are you sure?

All right, we're in!

- [Noriko] Hmm. - Noriko?

[chuckles softly]

Kengo, look! Isn't that one of the boys?

[Kengo] Yajiro!

[announcer] Let's welcome our next speaker,

Mr. Yosuke Mizoe with a special announcement.

[Inako gasps]

[applause dies down]

[amplified] Good afternoon. I'm Yosuke Mizoe.

- [guests gasp] - Oh! His voice!

[woman 2] But how?

[laughing]

You're correct, these megaphones are indeed quite groundbreaking.

But what I'm about to show you is even more magnificent!

It's something so revolutionary, it'll change your life.

[shocked gasps]

It is called…

[gasps nervously]

[guests murmuring and gasping]

[Yosuke] …the Electric Brain.

- Kihachi! - [gasps]

- [gasps] - [man] Electric what?

- Who's that boy? - [Noriko] Inako?

The Electric Brain is a processing machine that thinks on its own.

In just a moment, you will witness a demonstration of its greatness.

- [man and woman gasp] - [gasps] Kihachi!

Now, then, if you could grant me your patience for a moment.

[guests scream]

[silence]

[Yosuke] It's almost time.

[Inako gasps] Please! Please, Mr. Mizoe, don't do this!

[man] You three, stop right there!

[Suzu grunts]

[man] They're getting away!

[solemn, purposeful music playing]

[all yelp]

Inako?

[Inako] Kengo, it's terrible! Kihachi was a bride, and Yosuke grabbed him,

and they both fell backwards over the railing into a pit!

[Kengo sighs] Calm down, Inako.

We have someone who can show us the way.

[Inako] Yajiro!

Inako… I'm sorry.

- [all gasp] - [Kate shrieks]

I cannot allow you to go any further.

Izo, we have to get in there to help Kihachi.

[Izo] I am under orders to let no one inside.

This time, I'm serious.

[grunts]

[groans]

[Yajiro] Quick, up there.

- [Suzu] Here, Kate. - [Kate] Got it.

[both] One, two…

[both yelling]

[Suzu] Inako, you go help Kihachi.

Thank you. Please be safe, okay?

[Kengo and Izo grunting]

[man 1] There they are!

How did they get all the way over there?

[Yajiro] You go, I'll keep them busy.

Thank you so much, Yajiro!

[yells]

- Oof! - [clattering]

Please help me!

[man 3] What the heck are you doing down here?

- [Inari squeaks] - [Inako] What is it, Inari?

[squeaks]

- [squeaking excitedly] - Is he in there?

- [squeaks] - [Inako panting]

[Yosuke] How are you feeling now, Seiroku?

[robot] You are Yosuke.

[Yosuke] And do you know who he is?

- [robot] Kihachi. - [Yosuke] Indeed, that's right!

I will finally make you complete. Just a few more minutes.

And now, at last, everything we need is in place.

[power humming]

[Yosuke] The time has come to revive our dream.

[panting]

Yosuke! [gasps]

Kihachi, are you in there?

Say something, Kihachi!

[chuckles]