#DUPE# (1992–…): Season 2, Episode 5 - No Need for Partners! - full transcript

It's morning. Wake up!
It's morning. Wake up!

It's morning. Wake up!

It's morning. Wake up!
It's morning. Wake up!

It's morning. Wake up!

Mihoshi, my partner, it's already
been a month since you died.

You were always such a burden to me.

But now I will never see you again,

and that knowledge makes
me so happy, I can't tell you!

May your soul rest in peace, Mihoshi!

What? Mihoshi is alive?

Now, all I just said was
it's possible she was alive.



But I thought Mihoshi had died

in the line of duty while
pursuing the wanted criminal Ryoko!

Well, that post in the solar system
has been vacant for quite some time.

So they haven't really
followed up the case yet, you see.

Detective Kiyone, here's the thing.

Since you were Detective
First Class Mihoshi's partner,

I would like you to undertake
a search for her immediately.

That's an order.

I don't believe it!

And here I thought my
nightmare was over once and for all.

Oh, God!

Please, please don't let Mihoshi be alive!

It feels so nice.

Just another quiet day.



For some reason, this peaceful
atmosphere makes me sleepy.

Thanks for waiting! And it's
just the way you wanted it!

All right. We are ready for this.

Thanks for going to all this trouble.

Hey, what's going on now?

We've got a new bath now, right?

What do you mean? There
already was a bathroom there.

Well, we asked Washu to
remodel the interior just a bit.

Well, is Washu good at construction as well?

But you guys should have asked us
if it's okay to change the bathroom.

Whoa! This looks pretty cool.

What in the world is this?

I connected the inside of the
bathroom to a different dimension.

Like when I created my research lab
in the storage unit... same technique.

Enough with creating
dimensions all over the house!

Tenchi! You shouldn't be so narrow-minded.

The bath will serve as a way of bringing
our whole group closer together.

Everyone, I think we should
really get close to each other now.

But this one is the ladies' bath.

You two should go to the men's bath.

- It's right this way. There.
- Well, ah, but, men's bath?

- It's right this way. There.
- But there's only one bath in here, right?

- But there's only one bath in here, right?

- Bye.
- But there's only one bath in here, right?

Huh?

Well then, we should go in there.

What do you think you're doing?

Hey, all I'm saying is
closeness in a family is important,

and so is a good bath.

What the heck are you thinking?

Anyway, let go of my shirt!

- I'm not letting go.
- Come on. Whose side are you on?

Those girls are inside there.
Don't you understand?

That's exactly why I'm peeping.

Aha! You just want to peep, don't you?

Let me go!

I'm coming in.

What?

What is this?

It's just the same old bathroom.

Now, this is really strange.

Oh, hi. I forgot to tell you this.

When the door is opened by a man,
it doesn't lead to another dimension.

I wouldn't mind bathing with you.

So, don't you want to go inside with me?

Well, what do you say, Tenchi?

Get back in here! That's enough!

Ouch! You don't have
to yank me so hard.

The house must be just ahead of me.

That's what the coordinates are.

That must be it.

I don't know what to do with Dad.

You there, excuse me.

Hello.

I want to ask you something.

What can I do for you?

Have you ever seen this woman before?

Huh?

Sure. I know her.

What?

Do you know where she
is now? Tell me! Tell me!

Okay! She's right over there.

That's it.

My all-too-brief peaceful
moments are over now.

Hey, hold still. I'm trying to dry you off.

Yes, that was a nice bath.

Yes, that certainly was.

What say we take another one later?

Excellent idea.

Wow, Kiyone! I missed you.

Huh?

It's been so many days,
but I knew you'd come for me.

How many days has it been, anyway?

Do you know I couldn't sleep at
night because I missed you so much?

So you sleep during the daytime, huh?

Well, well, you must be tired.

You've come all the way
to find your partner Mihoshi.

You must have been worried about her.

To see Mihoshi alive and
well makes me so very mad.

I mean, makes me so very glad.

We have a special chemistry between us.

And together, we were
so competent, she and I.

Good friendships between two
women are a beautiful thing indeed.

It seems like you've been taking
very good care of Mihoshi here.

That's right. Everybody here is so nice.

Oh, let me introduce them to you.

- This is Tenchi Masaki.
- We've met, kind of.

- And this is his father, Nobuyuki.
- Hi, nice to meet you.

And that's the grandfather, Katsuhito.

It is a pleasure to meet you.

This is the space pirate, Ryoko.

Hi. How ya doin'?

Now, what in the universe is the most
wanted criminal doing here with you?

- Well, just seems kind of natural.
- Kind of natural?

Move on with the introductions, will ya?

Think I will.

Next to Ryoko is Ayeka from the planet Jurai.

Hello. How do you do?

You mean Princess Ayeka who's been missing?

- And next to her is Sasami.
- Hi. How are you?

Princess Sasami? How did
the two of them end up here?

And this is the genius
scientist Washu, of course.

Huh?!

Y-You mean to tell me she's
that legendary mad scientist?

She has to make such a
big deal out of everything?

I have to say I think her
reaction is quite normal.

How did all these people
come to meet one another?

What is going on here?

All I can say is things just
seemed to develop this way.

Damn!

Space pirate Ryoko!

I hereby place you under arrest.

I see. You're not kidding, are you?

These croquettes are delicious!

The ratio between the potatoes
and the ground meat is just perfect.

This could stand up
under any scientific analysis.

And Sasami cooked all
this fine food, is that right?

That's right. You really
are a great cook, Sasami.

Hard to believe Sasami is related to Ayeka.

That's none of your concern.

Here, Kiyone.

Have some more if you're still hungry.

Oh, wow. Thanks. I am.

You eat like a horse, Kiyone. You know that?

The one who eats like a horse is you.

Yeah, I guess I am that way.

What's going on here?

What happened to the scene I was just in?

What am I doing here eating
lunch with these people?

Well, for one thing, it's
lunch time. We can't help that.

Mihoshi!

Boy, she really is serious.

Now, don't make it difficult for me.

Hold on a minute.

I'm in the middle of eating here.

Come on, Mihoshi.

Wait. Okay, so Ryoko is a vicious pirate
and one of the worst criminals ever.

But on the other hand,
in her behalf I have to say,

she did give me the
bigger rice cake the other day.

What do you mean?

Mihoshi, you've got to think before you talk.

And just which side are you on anyway?

Kiyone, may I say you are
truly the paragon of detectives.

I would like to assist you

in arresting this most vicious
pirate and wanted criminal.

You little traitor.

What are you talking about, Ryoko?

I never was on your side
to begin with. You know that.

Ayeka, you think you're going to be
rid of me once I'm arrested, is that it?

I have no idea what you are talking about.

I am just trying to cooperate with the police.

Yeah, well, you're not gonna get your way.

Mihoshi, some tea.

Okay!

Look at you! You call yourself a detective?

Sorry. I'm just polite.

Wait right here. I'll be
done with her in a minute.

That's it, girl. Step outside.

That's something.

Yagami!

Mihoshi, why don't you use that?

All right!

I am a space detective.

Fighting till death is
what I do. That's what I am.

Here I go!

Whoa! Yipes!

Oh, boy! Whoa!

Oh, boy.

Well, that's Mihoshi for ya.

It's gotta be kidding!

I gotta tell you something.
Your partner really cracks me up.

I'm not that easy!

Pretty good.

But not good enough.

You're mine!

Whoa! A magical force field?

Azaka, Kamidake!

Hold Ryoko tight and
do not let her get away.

Yes, Ma'am.

Y-You jerks!

We are sorry about this...

...but we have to obey
Princess Ayeka's orders.

Damn!

I think I got you now.

Finally, the notorious criminal goes to jail.

Ryoko, I guess I'll
visit you in jail. I promise.

And I'll write to you.

Hey, I'm still here. Stop talking like that.

You take it from here.

Okay.

You are charged under Galaxy
Police law item 2546, amendment 973.

The suspect has the right to remain silent
regarding issues to your disadvantage.

You also have the right to an attorney.

Get out of my way! Get out of my way!

Everything was going so smoothly
until they made Mihoshi my partner again.

Since then, it's been a nightmare.

I know.

Well, here, have some sake.

Ohhh, nice drinking!

Then we were demoted
and assigned to a remote site,

losing all chance of promotion
to the higher ranks at headquarters.

All that was Mihoshi's fault.
It's all because of her!

Kiyone.

As per your request,
I contacted the planet Jurai

and told them that you were on vacation.

Is that really all right with you?

Yes, thank you, Kiyone.

We need a break in
some remote place, I think.

- Right, Sasami?
- Mm-hmm.

Well, then, we'll prepare for takeoff.

Everybody, thank you for everything.

I'll never forget you all.

That's so sweet, and I will
always remember you, Mihoshi.

So long, Mihoshi.

I'm not gonna be able to visit
you or anything, but take care.

Here.

Some nice rice balls.

Have some when you're
hungry on the way back home.

Here. Take them with you.

Thank you so much.

Everybody, good-bye now.

Good-bye!

- Take care.
- Keep in touch.

Good-bye! Good-bye.

So, are you ready to go home?

Yes.

Looks like we're receiving
an ultra-space communication.

Section Chief?

As I reported, I've located Detective Mihoshi,
and we're heading back immediately.

You don't need to do that.

What?

You have just received an appointment
from the chief of the Galaxy Police.

Listen.

As of today, Mihoshi and
Kiyone are assigned to Earth

as officers in charge
of the solar system area.

That's all.

This can't be true!

The personnel section chief was
very happy we found qualified officers.

Keep up your good work.

Wow! This is great! I'm so happy.

Now we can stay on Earth!

Aren't you happy, Kiyone?

We get to work closely together again.

We are still stationed on Earth!

- Lucky! Lucky! Cha-cha-cha! Hooray!
- It's over.

I am so happy!

My career is in the toilet.

I am so happy! I am so happy!

In our next episode, Kiyone and
Mihoshi settle down as roommates

in a tiny studio apartment
in an old building facing west.

We'll be fried in this afternoon sun!

Unable to keep up with the
high cost of living on Earth,

they work day and night on part-time jobs.

And whenever they receive a duty
call, fly out to space in the Yagami.

Hang on, residents of the solar system.

Next episode is:
"No Need for Resident Officers!"

It's unquestionably pathetic.