The Way of the Househusband (2021–…): Season 1, Episode 4 - Episode #1.4 - full transcript
Miku's dad tries to bond with Tatsu over a game of catch. A cockroach infiltrates the apartment. The Immortal Claus stops by a kids' Christmas party.
A NETFLIX ORIGINAL ANIME SERIES
ORIGINAL WORK BY KOUSUKE OONO
PRODUCED BY NETFLIX
EPISODE 19
BAM
Here…
Shoot right at me!
I got it!
Call the ball, everyone!
Come on! Wanna fight?
I'll take ya on!
Good calls, guys, but…
Well done, but…
BOUNCE
Yeah, I whacked it!
Mind your language!
Not many of our teammates
have come lately.
Yes.
So it was really helpful that
you joined our practice, Tatsu.
How about some honeyed lemons?
Oh, by the way,
another team that booked the hall today
wants to have a practice match with us.
A dustup between housewives'
volleyball teams, eh?
Not a dustup, but they'll be here soon.
What?
KER-CHACK
KER-CHACK
Hello, everyone. We're the Bears.
What? You're here for today's…
Well, I started playing to get fit,
but I got hooked.
We're looking forward to
our match with you.
Whack it!
Man up!
Here we go!
WHAM
Boss!
STEP
Honor-and-Humanity Spike!
WHAM, THUMP
Boss!
Hey, call the ball!
BANG
I'll take responsibility!
EPISODE 20
Work finished early today.
Nice smell.
I have a craving for croquettes.
Where'd ya get a hold of
hot stuff like this?
I ain't gonna tell ya that.
Let's just say I got my contacts.
So 100 yen for 100 grams
of Japanese pork loin, huh?
Mind you, he's a tough little critter.
Gotta hit him with a hammer first.
Then cut the tendons
and stuff him in a sack with protease.
Excellent. Gives me goosebumps.
Then cover him with white powder
and throw the bastard into piping-hot oil.
And there you are,
a crisp and juicy pork cutlet!
Phew!
You finished early today, didn't ya?
Yeah, I came out
straight after the meeting.
Miku, I'm sorry, but…
I got a big showdown today.
Huh?
UWAI METALWARE
Hey, old man. How are ya?
Hi, Tatsu.
After your specialty?
Nah, I want you-know-what today.
What?
DRY CLEANING
Hi, Tatsu. Blood stains again?
Leave it to me.
Boss Lady… Today I came for…
-For you-know-what?
-That's right.
You never learn, do ya?
Please, ma'am.
SHOPPING DISTRICT
STAMP RALLY
Look at this.
I completed the stamp rally!
How wonderful.
What's that? Does something happen
when you get all those stamps?
What is it?
The fight of a lifetime…
The lottery!
First prize is a trip to Hawaii,
second is a 4K TV set.
Wow, I'd love the TV set!
I wanna win the third prize,
the Dayson vacuum cleaner!
Today is the last day for the lottery.
This is my tenth shot at the Dayson.
Tenth?
Hey, old man!
You got all the stamps, huh?
I'm not a cheat.
BAM
It's all or nothing!
Here's the fifth prize.
A giant stuffed toy!
This is so adorable!
Too bad, young one.
I won!
Don't you get it?
The real first prize
is my wife's smile! My wife…
That's enough!
What? You're coming now?
Why?
You're in the neighborhood?
But it's a bit sudden.
We haven't got anything…
Leave it to me.
May I present some Darjeeling and canelé?
Dad, Mom, I hope this is up to your taste.
Wow! This is so chic, Tatsu!
I added a dash of rum.
Tacchan can make anything.
Wow, you made these yourself?
Yes, I did.
I want to join the chat too…
Sorry for coming on such short notice.
Not at all, you're always
welcome anytime, Mom.
This canelé has jam in it!
Yes, it's homemade.
The jam is homemade too?
I want you to give me
some homemaking tips, Tatsu!
I'll pass on that!
They're having such a good time.
Oh, I know! I could talk about our dog.
Do you like dogs, Tatsu?
Huh? Dogs?
I ain't got many good memories of dogs.
I see.
Oh, okay. Let's talk about hobbies!
I like karaoke, so…
Do you like singing, Tatsu?
I ain't bragging, but…
I ain't sung once. Never.
I see.
Really?
How about playing a little catch, Tatsu?
It was my dream to play catch…
with my son if we ever had one.
Aren't you two a bit old for that?
When Miku first brought him home…
My legs literally turned to jelly.
It's not as if I was scared.
Tatsu and I can get along, no problem.
Okay, let's start!
All right!
THUMP
DASH
Here you go.
DASH
Well… I think that's enough.
What's wrong, Dad?
A game of catch is like
a father and son having a heart-to-heart.
It doesn't work when it's one-sided.
Dad…
I messed up.
You see, Tatsu?
Anything will do.
You can talk about anything
when you play catch.
Tatsu!
WHAM
Are you okay?
Excellent slider, my boy. Low and inside…
EPISODE 22
CHOP
I'm home!
Huh? What happened?
Tacchan!
-What…
-Don't come any closer.
It's the Black Bullet.
What?
What's going on?
That bastard is no amateur.
He suddenly came to me from behind.
He's one hard son of a bitch.
Oh, a cockroach.
Ugh! This place has roaches?
God knows where this bullet came from,
but he's got some nerve
invading the turf of the Immortal Dragon.
You won't get away with this,
you son of a bitch!
SPRAY
SPRAY
PUFF
THUD
I'm outta ammo.
BUZZ
Oh, no!
Wait, stop!
Cobalt Police!
Well that's that.
You…
How dare you mess with Miku's things,
fucking bastard!
BUZZ
PLIP
THUD
Tacchan…
Tell me this isn't happening.
Miku…
Take him out, even if you get me too.
If I do that…
I'll be haunted by the image
of the roach squashed on your chest
for the rest of my life!
Still, I've got things to protect.
CLENCH
BUZZ
Sorry, I missed.
This is our last resort.
RUMMAGE
Aromatic oil.
The bastards hate
citrus or strong herbal fragrances.
When I light this…
Wow, that smells really nice!
-So relaxing.
-So relaxing.
EPISODE 23
Thank you for shopping with us.
GLANCE
Whatcha gonna use that stuff for?
There's a big gathering.
A gathering?
The local community
Christmas party for children.
Okay, everyone, sit down, please.
Today, Santa Claus
has come here especially for you!
What? No way.
Santa Claus?
There's no such thing as Santa Claus.
Let's count to three.
Wow!
One, two, three!
-Santa Claus…
-Santa Claus…
Please accept my humble greetings.
My birthplace is Japan.
For my living, as fate has determined,
I wander East and West,
distributing tributes to children.
The name's Immortal. Last name, Claus.
People call me Immortal Claus.
It's an honor to make your acquaintance.
Now then.
Have you been good
and true to the code this year?
The code?
Or have you been naughty? Well?
I've been good!
You ain't fibbing, right?
All right.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Here's the stuff, as promised.
-Wow!
-Wow!
Horsehair crabs.
OPEN
So children,
let's say thank you to Santa Claus.
Thank you, Mr. Claus!
Thank you very much!
Thank you!
CLANK
STEP
WHIR
But that's just a shopping bike…
Um…
Not you again.
The Way of the Househusband.
EPISODE 24
Tatsu.
Want to play catch?
That wasn't bad.
Face this way, and then…
Shall we play catch?
Do you wanna play catch?
How 'bout a game of catch?
WHOOSH
Hey, let's go play some catch!
Darling… That's perfect!
ORIGINAL WORK BY KOUSUKE OONO
PRODUCED BY NETFLIX
EPISODE 19
BAM
Here…
Shoot right at me!
I got it!
Call the ball, everyone!
Come on! Wanna fight?
I'll take ya on!
Good calls, guys, but…
Well done, but…
BOUNCE
Yeah, I whacked it!
Mind your language!
Not many of our teammates
have come lately.
Yes.
So it was really helpful that
you joined our practice, Tatsu.
How about some honeyed lemons?
Oh, by the way,
another team that booked the hall today
wants to have a practice match with us.
A dustup between housewives'
volleyball teams, eh?
Not a dustup, but they'll be here soon.
What?
KER-CHACK
KER-CHACK
Hello, everyone. We're the Bears.
What? You're here for today's…
Well, I started playing to get fit,
but I got hooked.
We're looking forward to
our match with you.
Whack it!
Man up!
Here we go!
WHAM
Boss!
STEP
Honor-and-Humanity Spike!
WHAM, THUMP
Boss!
Hey, call the ball!
BANG
I'll take responsibility!
EPISODE 20
Work finished early today.
Nice smell.
I have a craving for croquettes.
Where'd ya get a hold of
hot stuff like this?
I ain't gonna tell ya that.
Let's just say I got my contacts.
So 100 yen for 100 grams
of Japanese pork loin, huh?
Mind you, he's a tough little critter.
Gotta hit him with a hammer first.
Then cut the tendons
and stuff him in a sack with protease.
Excellent. Gives me goosebumps.
Then cover him with white powder
and throw the bastard into piping-hot oil.
And there you are,
a crisp and juicy pork cutlet!
Phew!
You finished early today, didn't ya?
Yeah, I came out
straight after the meeting.
Miku, I'm sorry, but…
I got a big showdown today.
Huh?
UWAI METALWARE
Hey, old man. How are ya?
Hi, Tatsu.
After your specialty?
Nah, I want you-know-what today.
What?
DRY CLEANING
Hi, Tatsu. Blood stains again?
Leave it to me.
Boss Lady… Today I came for…
-For you-know-what?
-That's right.
You never learn, do ya?
Please, ma'am.
SHOPPING DISTRICT
STAMP RALLY
Look at this.
I completed the stamp rally!
How wonderful.
What's that? Does something happen
when you get all those stamps?
What is it?
The fight of a lifetime…
The lottery!
First prize is a trip to Hawaii,
second is a 4K TV set.
Wow, I'd love the TV set!
I wanna win the third prize,
the Dayson vacuum cleaner!
Today is the last day for the lottery.
This is my tenth shot at the Dayson.
Tenth?
Hey, old man!
You got all the stamps, huh?
I'm not a cheat.
BAM
It's all or nothing!
Here's the fifth prize.
A giant stuffed toy!
This is so adorable!
Too bad, young one.
I won!
Don't you get it?
The real first prize
is my wife's smile! My wife…
That's enough!
What? You're coming now?
Why?
You're in the neighborhood?
But it's a bit sudden.
We haven't got anything…
Leave it to me.
May I present some Darjeeling and canelé?
Dad, Mom, I hope this is up to your taste.
Wow! This is so chic, Tatsu!
I added a dash of rum.
Tacchan can make anything.
Wow, you made these yourself?
Yes, I did.
I want to join the chat too…
Sorry for coming on such short notice.
Not at all, you're always
welcome anytime, Mom.
This canelé has jam in it!
Yes, it's homemade.
The jam is homemade too?
I want you to give me
some homemaking tips, Tatsu!
I'll pass on that!
They're having such a good time.
Oh, I know! I could talk about our dog.
Do you like dogs, Tatsu?
Huh? Dogs?
I ain't got many good memories of dogs.
I see.
Oh, okay. Let's talk about hobbies!
I like karaoke, so…
Do you like singing, Tatsu?
I ain't bragging, but…
I ain't sung once. Never.
I see.
Really?
How about playing a little catch, Tatsu?
It was my dream to play catch…
with my son if we ever had one.
Aren't you two a bit old for that?
When Miku first brought him home…
My legs literally turned to jelly.
It's not as if I was scared.
Tatsu and I can get along, no problem.
Okay, let's start!
All right!
THUMP
DASH
Here you go.
DASH
Well… I think that's enough.
What's wrong, Dad?
A game of catch is like
a father and son having a heart-to-heart.
It doesn't work when it's one-sided.
Dad…
I messed up.
You see, Tatsu?
Anything will do.
You can talk about anything
when you play catch.
Tatsu!
WHAM
Are you okay?
Excellent slider, my boy. Low and inside…
EPISODE 22
CHOP
I'm home!
Huh? What happened?
Tacchan!
-What…
-Don't come any closer.
It's the Black Bullet.
What?
What's going on?
That bastard is no amateur.
He suddenly came to me from behind.
He's one hard son of a bitch.
Oh, a cockroach.
Ugh! This place has roaches?
God knows where this bullet came from,
but he's got some nerve
invading the turf of the Immortal Dragon.
You won't get away with this,
you son of a bitch!
SPRAY
SPRAY
PUFF
THUD
I'm outta ammo.
BUZZ
Oh, no!
Wait, stop!
Cobalt Police!
Well that's that.
You…
How dare you mess with Miku's things,
fucking bastard!
BUZZ
PLIP
THUD
Tacchan…
Tell me this isn't happening.
Miku…
Take him out, even if you get me too.
If I do that…
I'll be haunted by the image
of the roach squashed on your chest
for the rest of my life!
Still, I've got things to protect.
CLENCH
BUZZ
Sorry, I missed.
This is our last resort.
RUMMAGE
Aromatic oil.
The bastards hate
citrus or strong herbal fragrances.
When I light this…
Wow, that smells really nice!
-So relaxing.
-So relaxing.
EPISODE 23
Thank you for shopping with us.
GLANCE
Whatcha gonna use that stuff for?
There's a big gathering.
A gathering?
The local community
Christmas party for children.
Okay, everyone, sit down, please.
Today, Santa Claus
has come here especially for you!
What? No way.
Santa Claus?
There's no such thing as Santa Claus.
Let's count to three.
Wow!
One, two, three!
-Santa Claus…
-Santa Claus…
Please accept my humble greetings.
My birthplace is Japan.
For my living, as fate has determined,
I wander East and West,
distributing tributes to children.
The name's Immortal. Last name, Claus.
People call me Immortal Claus.
It's an honor to make your acquaintance.
Now then.
Have you been good
and true to the code this year?
The code?
Or have you been naughty? Well?
I've been good!
You ain't fibbing, right?
All right.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Here's the stuff, as promised.
-Wow!
-Wow!
Horsehair crabs.
OPEN
So children,
let's say thank you to Santa Claus.
Thank you, Mr. Claus!
Thank you very much!
Thank you!
CLANK
STEP
WHIR
But that's just a shopping bike…
Um…
Not you again.
The Way of the Househusband.
EPISODE 24
Tatsu.
Want to play catch?
That wasn't bad.
Face this way, and then…
Shall we play catch?
Do you wanna play catch?
How 'bout a game of catch?
WHOOSH
Hey, let's go play some catch!
Darling… That's perfect!