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UNCLE: YOU'RE FINE THE WAY YOU ARE
GET HOME
SOLD CHEAPER THAN A SCOURING PAD
75 MINUTES AGO
Fujimiya said she's coming later.
Got it.
What?
Well, she is a nice girl.
Guess so.
She tried to cut you out of my life.
TO THE UNCLE FROM ANOTHER WORLD
You've got mail.
I know, but it's in English, so I ignored it.
Let's see. "Changes to the YouTube Partner Program."
Didn't know you read English fluently.
No, I pasted it into a translation app.
How convenient.
And? What does it say?
Uncle, you're about to lose your job.
What?
Early 2018.
Many small YouTubers lost ad revenue.
1,000 SUBSCRIBERS OR 4,000 HOURS
My uncle's channel wasn't no exception.
STARTING BY FEBRUARY 20, 2018
FEBRUARY 19TH, MONDAY
By the end of today, I need to reach 4,000 hours of watch time
and 1,000 subscribers.
UNCLE FROM ANOTHER WORLD CHANNEL SUBSCRIBERS
812 PEOPLE
The watch time greatly exceeds the threshold.
Why so few subscribers?
MIKECHAN: I JUST FOUND YOUR CHANNEL! AMAZING CGI!
UNCLE FROM ANOTHER WORLD IT'S NOT CGI. IT'S REAL MAGIC.
PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION BEFORE YOU WATCH THE VIDEOS.
RECENTLY, I'M IRKED BECAUSE MANY PEOPLE COMMENT
WITHOUT READING IT.
PLEASE MAKE THE INTERNET AN ENJOYABLE PLACE
BY COMPLYING WITH THE RULES.
@UNCLEFROMANOTHERWORLD UM, SURE
THERE HE GOES AGAIN
I'M DONE BEING YOUR FAN ARE YOU TODAY YEARS OLD?
AGAIN POPS IS RED IN THE FACE HE MAKES UP HIS OWN RULES
-This is why! -What?
Your fans are unsubscribing because of your shitty replies!
But, Takafumi…
No buts!
-Anyway, we are in a tight spot. -Yes, we've got to figure something out.
I haven't been like this since the Sealed City, Luvaldram.
Their defense magic was broken, and 1,000 legendary beasts were released.
Uncle,
why do you mention such a fascinating tale in a moment of crisis?
Do you want me to tell you?
Of course I do.
In a moment of crisis?
It's your fault!
Icuras elran.
Is this the Sealed City?
What an enormous barrier.
What is it blocking?
You don't know anything, do you?
Do you have the brains of an orc?
An orc?
-Orc. -It's an orc!
Do not panic.
Yes, he looks exactly like an orc.
But if he were a real orc,
he would have perished the moment he stepped within the barrier.
-That's true. -Is he still a human?
This world is ending.
I agree.
Orc face, you're often in a spot as if hemmed in by Chu's army.
Wait.
Hemmed in by Chu's army?
The Elf girl used an idiom referencing Chu.
Wasn't Chu an ancient state in China?
It must be the translation.
LANGUAGE MENU 1 JAPANESE - 2 GRANBAHAMAL
Irg zag lar rarla…
The verbatim translation is "Wail of Guben's army on the 10th day."
It doesn't make sense as is, so the magic adapted Japanese nicely.
What is this interface?
I copied this feature from your video player.
Don't you want to hide your face?
No.
It doesn't make me want to retch anymore now that I'm used to it.
-I can tolerate… -Wow, a giant fruit.
It's an equa, a produce of the South.
SEALED CITY LUVALDRAM THE LAND WHERE BEASTS RISE
This barrier protecting the city wards off mythical beasts
that dwell in the west of the Land Where Beasts Rise.
A barrier of this scale isn't built in one night.
-Kilighd l'gid riolran… -The city's been a trading hub…
-…Kulosha l'gid riolran. -…for local goods,
all thanks to this barrier!
Look at the barrier!
What did you do, Uncle?
I wanted to see if it would work.
-Look! -Beasts are coming!
The cyclops!
That's a Titan!
Can that be a cloud dragon?
Bring the spell cards!
Which ones?
All of them!
I've only seen such terrifying monsters in the picture books
from my hometown.
Approximately 1,000 monsters.
What do you think, orc face?
There are too many for us to handle.
We cannot prevent mass casualty.
That's correct.
What an ugly face.
But you don't hide it.
You are so awkward.
Such a fool.
Run.
I put it up again.
What?
I asked the barrier-forming spirits to repair it and they did.
The spirits gave me a hell of a time for it.
A hell of a time?
We lived!
But what was that?
I thought I saw something flashing.
Does it mean someone broke the seal?
Was it a beast?
A beast?
You dropped this, Elf girl.
Thank you. It's ancient.
It's a legendary weapon, right? You've got to handle it carefully.
"Legendary sword" sounds cool,
but, at the end of the day, it's an antique.
An antique.
The barrier's not so different.
No maintenance was performed for several centuries.
Some failure is inevitable.
I heard that barrier magic books are in the king's capital.
What a close call, orc face.
Why don't you tell them that I broke the barrier?
You owe me dinner.
We'll call it even then.
I took off.
Why the hell you did run?
It's critical to deter these types of jerks
from extorting on the very first attempt.
Otherwise, you'll be a sucker forever.
All right, orc face. Next, fetch me some pastries.
His skepticism runs deep.
Ask the spirits.
What are you doing?
I thought I'd ask my viewers to subscribe.
What?
I explained I need them to help by subscribing to my channel.
What a stupid thing you've done!
You're done if you show your weakness.
Those trolls will start a flame war and grill you to the bone.
Internet trolls who make money from hating will come after you.
You are finished!
Uncle, you are so done!
I SUBSCRIBED. KEEP GOING!
SINCE YOU ASKED…
You guys…
AWAITING UPDATES I'M ROOTING FOR YOU
Unbelievable.
I had only seen the worst of the social media community.
The Internet had a kind and supportive side I hadn't seen before.
Hello!
Who's the skeptic here?
Wow, we reached 1,000 subscribers! Yes!
"Thank you, everyone."
Should I use a smiley emoji?
Sure.
What's going on?
ORC FACE QUICKLY TRANSFORM
The aging, unemployed singles are becoming a serious social problem.
For example, an unemployed uncle crashing at his nephew's place,
wrecking the young man's life.
Unthinkable, right?
I totally agree.
Wow, the new video already reached 10,000 views.
Is being a YouTuber considered a career?
The revenue comes only from ads, right?
Yeah.
That's a commonly asked question.
I'm a pro collaborating with a corporation,
so I can't disclose the details.
Sorry.
With a roommate…
Takafumi can't even consider living with a girlfriend.
Oh, yeah, Fujimiya. You should live here.
Takafumi's room sleeps two.
Wait!
-I don't mind sleeping on the floor. -Wait!
Having two men in my room is a bit tight.
It's not that spacious.
Really?
Sorry, I need to go out for a bit.
What? Wait!
Sugarless jam, 198 yen.
That Takafumi.
Despite a wonderful girl such as you showing interest in him,
he only sees you as a friend.
Did something happen in the past?
Huh?
-You can talk to me. -No, thank you.
Surely my experience of sacrificing my love countless times means something.
Kaede, at least go with my hands.
Surely there are things only I can tell you.
No way!
I have nothing to confide to someone whose experience only comes from video games.
I'm not good enough for you.
He is a weirdo.
But he has good intentions to try to bring us together.
I was too harsh earlier.
What?
Who… are you?
I am Takafumi's aunt.
His aunt?
Why is his aunt here?
His uncle is here. Why not his aunt?
Where is Uncle?
He's in the bathroom.
Help me, Spirit of Sound.
I'm here.
Okay, let's talk.
-I mean, let's have a chat. -What?
It's time for girl talk. No need to hold back.
So, tell me, what happened in the past?
Nothing. Seriously, nothing happened.
I'm back.
AND HERE WE ARE NOW
It's Takafumi.
Your aunt wants to give me relationship advice.
What? My aunt?
Relationship advice?
Uncle?
No, I'm your aunt.
Sonic and Tailz are--
No, it's Tails with an S.
His real name is Miles Prower, but he goes by "Tails," as he has two tails.
-Uncle. -I'm your aunt.
You could have used this magic to change your appearance in the other world.
Don't make it sound easy.
The mind gradually changes to conform to the body.
There is a risk that I can lose my identity.
Unless absolutely necessary,
this magic is forbidden!
And you are using it for a girl talk.
Well…
Whatever. Let's shoot a YouTube video.
No, now's not the time.
Fujimiya is here, so we should entertain her.
Let's shoot a gaming video with Guardian Heroes.
I'll do it!
I've been wanting to shoot a gaming video.
Yay!
We don't have time, so keep your face like that.
All right, let's get started.
What is going on?
All right. The video is successfully uploaded.
I'm not as good as I once was but kept an entertaining play style.
I think we'll get tons of likes.
Can I see the video?
Uncle, before we get to that, we need to entertain Fujimiya.
Right, I forgot.
Uncle? Not aunt?
All right.
Let's review Takafumi and Fujimiya's earliest encounters.
You cut right to the chase, Uncle.
Let's start, Takafumi.
Spirit of Memory, show me a fragment of the recollections.
-What the heck is this? -It's magic.
Stop kidding me.
Oh, this must be a hologram! Right?
I've seen this in movies.
Yeah.
This Sony machine projects the image here.
So it's by Sony.
That's our elementary school before it was renovated.
I bet you have erotic magazines stashed at home!
I don't have them.
Wow, I want one of these devices.
Don't talk back to me!
-Crap bomb punches! -Ouch, ouch!
Strange. Where is Fujimiya?
There's only a filthy brat.
That's you, Fujimiya.
What?
Oh, I see. Yeah, that makes sense.
What? Was I really like this?
I thought we had a more bittersweet childhood together.
Here's poop.
Wait, what?
Fujimiya, I'm so sorry.
This is hopeless.
Don't watch it!
Incredible of Takafumi to notice you when he saw you on the street.
Of course I would.
I wouldn't forget Fujimiya.
Yeah, right.
Ouch. What's this for?
I see.
It's not about the appearance.
Had I been able to see that, maybe…
Oh, no.
Is this body affecting my mind?
Please stop, Mr. Fujimiya.
-You called me Mr. Fujimiya. -Poop, poop!
I seriously thought you were a boy for a while after we met.
That's horrible!
That's the video we uploaded just now.
VIRTUAL ELF YOUTUBER UNCLE
Virtual what?
Hi, guys! It's Uncle here.
Today, I want to do something a little different.
Ta-da! I want to play a SEGA SATURN game,
Guardian Heroes!
Clap, clap, clap.
All right, for this video,
I'll play up to obtaining the hero's sword.
To obtain the sword of Han's hero, select the bottom answer twice.
Yep, it's that simple.
All right, now…
Wait a minute, Takafumi.
My game's screen isn't shown at all in the video we just shot.
Why would anyone watch this?
Look at the view count. There's only…
NEW: VIRTUAL ELF YOUTUBER UNCLE
…200,000 views?
We're going viral!
This will be record-breaking! We'll hit three million views!
People don't want to watch a frowsy, old geezer!
It's the age of virtual YouTubers! Hot girl avatars!
SHIMA ARASHI: CUTE!
I'M A FAN - TOO CUTE
NO NEED FOR A GAME CONSOLE
You are all the same.
-Yes! I was spot-on! -His nasty face appeared!
No!
-We did it! -Gross!
No!
Uncle's pride as a YouTuber was torn to pieces.
But on the payout date,
a deluxe sashimi plate was served on our dinner table.
Subtitle translation by: Naoka Matsumura