Mmm.
Cypress?
You have a good nose.
I had a boyfriend, back in the day.
Always wore cypress cologne.
He must have been confident to wear such a peaceful scent.
We were ten.
But he had cause to be confident.
Thank you for seeing me so late.
I hope I didn't wake you.
Oh, no.
I was up.
And how's your father doing?
Same old stubborn bull.
Won't quit working.
Taking conference calls from the hospital.
Um, let's see.
I'm sorry you had to come so soon, Himé.
Oh, it was my fault.
Mishap at work.
Excuse me.
Let's hurry this along, shall we?
I don't know anything! I swear!
Sorry, dear.
Where were we?
You're an artist. Truly.
I have to look my best for this funeral I'm going to.
Is she still there?
No movement yet.
She hasn't left the house in weeks.
I see.
It's sad, really.
Do you think I'm happy to postpone again?
Correct. I am not.
However, I've been a temple member longer than you've been alive,
so I think I've earned some flexibility, don't you?
I see.
Well, of course, my condolences go to the priest.
Yes.
Very well.
Thank you.
Otsuka Hall is still available.
Mmm. That could be nice.
I just hope you can keep a date for the funeral this time.
To think, poor Masa-san stuck between worlds,
a spirit with no feet.
Also, I hate to mention, but after the weekend
I do head to Nagano.
And I'm sorry, but I have my cataract surgery Tuesday.
So,
if I have to postpone again, neither of you will be there.
I'm sorry, Noriko-sama.
She still won't come to the phone.
Well, I'm sorry she can't be bothered.
Will you give her a message for me again?
Of course.
If she comes out of her room.
If you come out and eat…
I promise I won't try to talk to you this time.
I just want to change your sheets,
air out the room a little.
Okay?
They were my mother's.
I thought Suzie might wear them tomorrow.
To the living room?
We can no longer wait.
Please tell her the funeral will be tomorrow.
I'm afraid I can't do that.
Very well. Then I'll tell her.
I'm sorry, Noriko-sama.
She's not ready.
That's not your decision to make.
I've given her two weeks.
Masa must be mourned.
Oh, Suzie's definitely mourning.
You do not have to worry about that.
Crying and drinking and failing to bathe--
That is not mourning.
Tradition exists for a reason.
I've been trying, but she won't eat.
She barely sleeps. I don't know what else to do.
Of course.
She wants to wait…
to mourn my grandson until we have confirmation of his fate.
I understand that feeling.
She is his mother.
But we will not wait any longer for Masa.
Here. She was asking for this.
Perhaps it will perk her up.
However,
make sure she wears the pearls.
Please.
HOT AND DELICIOUS ROASTED SWEET POTATO
Good afternoon.
Not open yet, Sakamoto-san. Come back in an hour?
I'll take care of it.
Nice to meet you.
…precisely.
I decided a big hall would be tacky.
Better to do it at home.
Wonderful.
See you tomorrow.
Call: "Do Not Answer."
Huh.
Is Suzie on a low-sodium diet?
Salt's the silent killer.
So, sure, I'm happy to get you some soy sauce.
BEWARE OF PERVERTS
Miku-chan.
Did anyone ever tell you your eyes are all the colors?
Taku, you're bleeding.
Am I?
Sooo, is that Glo-Get-Her treating you right?
Feel like it's more style than substance.
Okay, okay. Challenge accepted.
I'm gonna pick a home run for you.
She's looking for something else.
Oh, are you… You're together?
Are you trying to get me in trouble?
I can't believe you told.
Takumi-san, my owner's harmless.
She's just been burned a few times buying counterfeit drives,
but Mixxy says you're the real deal.
You said I was the real deal?
Obviously, dude.
It's just, I'm not holding right now.
No worries.
Can you just tell us where to go then? Who else to talk to?
Throw us a teeny-weeny bone.
Let's just say if I wasn't working tonight,
I'd wine and dine you at this place…
Wanted.
And I'd ask for Tendo.
Thank you.
Welcome! Welcome to Wanted!
Have a drink with the man of your dreams.
Please, this way.
Which man you like?
The choice is yours.
DJ, let's go!
We got a champagne order from this wonderful princess.
VIPs?
Follow me, please.
Sorry. No bots allowed.
A gal in Sapporo makes them.
Trained artist.
Thank you for waiting.
You had visitors?
Make sure Tendo knows what to do with them.
Understood.
No, I haven't seen anyone.
If I do, want me to take care of them?
Oh, wait. They just walked in.
Mmm. Which one you want?
A million yen.
The cover charge.
You're here for the robot fights, right?
No. Not her.
Just you.
You lost?
What are you waiting for?
Your owner wants you.
Suzie sent you?
Of course.
Ooh, that was nasty.
Next, it's small but mighty…
-Watch it! -Excuse me.
Give it up for Little Chunky!
This one's got balls of steel,
it's the lone wolf Tetsuro.
And now,
the next bloody face-off of…
Junk
Junk League!
Teach her.
Junior Sumo League.
No!
They can't hurt people.
Little Chunky is your winner!
Next up,
Texas Chainsaw's got nothing on this guy, your house favorite…
VitaBlitzer!
And his opponent, newcomer kawaii whiz kid…
Baby Boi!
Eat shit, baby wipe.
It's okay.
It's just a little bot fight.
I said your bot's gonna fight!
Don't touch her!
Oh, looks like Baby Boi's too scared to fight.
But don't worry, everyone.
We've got plenty of action coming your way.