The Way of the Househusband (2021–…): Season 1, Episode 5 - Episode #1.5 - full transcript
Tatsu takes a part-time job at a cafe. Then he bumps into a deceased yakuza boss's wife, who's now working at the supermarket. It's Tatsu's birthday.
A NETFLIX ORIGINAL ANIME SERIES
ORIGINAL WORK BY KOUSUKE OONO
PRODUCED BY NETFLIX
It's a temporary job,
but I have no worries if it's you, Tatsu.
I'm in need of quite a bit of cash.
I ain't worked in ages.
I'm dyin' to get at it again.
CAFE JINGI TEI
RATTLE, CHIME
Welcome.
Don't let them make a fool outta ya.
Get the young ones together
and scare 'em shitless.
Yes, boss.
Welcome.
FLINCH
Ain't seen you here before.
I'm a part-timer.
Are you ready to order?
Yeah, I'll have this.
Never knew this joint had a bouncer.
First, let me serve you some beans
that come with your drinks.
-Beans?
-Beans?
Roasted beans.
WHOOSH, CLACK
Here we go.
SLOSH
GRIN
Here's your latte.
Aw, it's a kitty cat!
Hey, I didn't order this crap!
Er, I did.
Why'd ya order latte art, you idiot?
I'm sorry.
You ain't bringing in enough dough lately.
You're right.
Who ordered the rice omelet?
Oh, that's mine.
Whatcha doin', stuffin' yer face?
I'm sorry!
GANGSTA
On the house.
Nice, "gangsta."
What?
You lookin' down on me? Huh?
No, boss.
What?
Who ordered our special
giant strawberry parfait?
His hand just shot up.
CHOMP, BITE
RATTLE, CHIME
Thank you for yer patronage.
-So… What was that guy?
-So… What was that guy?
Thanks for your hard work, Tatsu.
Here's your money for today.
Thank you.
Now I can buy a present for Miku.
The Way of the Househusband.
KER-CHAK
EPISODE 26
Another late night. I'm worn out.
Congratulations
on another hard day's work!
God, he's loud!
You're always late
and looking tired recently,
so I cooked up somethin' special for ya.
Something special?
Ginseng salad.
Porridge with black rice,
millet, and lotus seeds.
Black jelly ears and pine nuts
tossed in a dressing.
Chicken stewed with star anise.
Daylily buds and spinach
pickled in goji vinegar.
Fennel and jujube seeds fried with pork.
Wow…
What'd he say?
All this stuff here
is gonna give you a boost.
Chinese food therapy?
Looks yummy.
MUNCH
It tastes so mild and soothing.
Yes. I can feel the nutrients seeping
into my body and warming it from inside.
The flavor is so subtle, but it's
definitely stimulating my appetite.
But there's too much of it.
I'm stuffed!
All this overtime is wearing me out.
I got just the thing you need.
SLIDE
One blast of this stuff,
and you'll be flyin' high.
Citric acid.
Mix it with honey, and you get lemonade.
The acidity from lemons and other stuff
like that is perfect for tiredness.
Yeah… This is lemonade.
I ain't done yet.
What's that?
SWIPE
What? Huh?
Hey, I can't see!
Stay still.
Listen.
WHITE NOISE
You've got
a wire head massager on your head
and a heated eye mask.
You've got bubble wrap
to pop with your fingers
and a foot massage mat.
These red beans reproduce
the soothing sound of the sea.
And there's a cat on your lap.
It's too much! My whole body's panicking!
Hold on, you gotta drink
the citric acid from earlier…
Hey, don't nibble the wire.
WHOOSH, FWAP
I'm free!
Yahoo!
When my old man came out of the slammer,
he yelled the same way.
Yahoo!
The guy on TV said
this would work wonders…
Time for a bath.
SLIDE
Is this thing on?
Miku, can you…
Miku?
I feel so good!
He's really happy.
EPISODE 27
TODAY'S BARGAIN
SPINACH
Are ya doin' time in the cooler?
Could you do this, Mrs. Torii?
We're replacing these with fresh products,
so put stickers on these.
I see.
You askin' me to stick it to 'em?
Well, yes.
So you're half-price now…
Lost yer edge, huh?
The Torii Group Boss Lady.
Aren't you the Immortal Dragon?
-In an apron?
-In an apron?
Hibari Torii.
The matriarch of the Torii Group,
highly regarded by all
for her beauty and caliber.
What the heck is she doin' here?
Wait!
STICK
It's half price.
You've joined a ruthless trade…
Oh, Mrs. Torii, don't stick those
on those products!
My husband passed away last year,
so we shut down the group.
CLATTER
Our group has no money or connections.
The remaining members have
no one but me to look after them.
SET
CLATTER, TUMBLE
Don't look down on me!
This is my meal ticket.
SWIF
Don't poke your nose in.
You mess with me and see what happens.
Just one piece of advice.
This is in the wrong place.
Should be in the pasta corner.
-Quick, Boss Lady! Call to action.
-I know!
BEEP
BEEP
BAM
I heard that since that show, you…
One 200-yen item.
…walked away from the yakuza.
One 90-yen item.
Is that true? One 120-yen item.
REACH
I'm a househusband now.
I see… You need a bag?
Oh, I have an eco-bag.
By the way, Boss Lady…
You scanned this twice.
What?
You tryin' to pick on our Boss Lady? Huh?
See?
So what?
Hold it!
We gotta follow the code.
Bow down!
Oh, shit!
Boss Lady…
CHING
Now we're even.
Oh, and I forgot
to bring my loyalty card today.
Bring the receipt next time,
and I'll stamp it!
DING DONG
EPISODE 28
Just a minute.
-Whoa!
-Whoa!
How do you do?
My name's Masa.
I'm Boss Tatsu's sworn brother.
Oh, so you're Masa!
Nice to meet you, I'm Miku.
Sorry I didn't tell you in advance,
but I came today for Boss's…
-Birthday!
-Birthday!
Tacchan's out for shopping
and the Neighborhood Association meeting.
He won't be back until the evening.
So I've been preparing the decorations
and the cake as a surprise!
All right. Perfect!
I'd be happy to help, Boss Lady!
Really? That'd be great!
I was just slicing
some fruit for the cake.
CHOP
Wait, Boss Lady…
Let me do it.
Are you sure?
So slow!
You gotta be faster and really whack 'em!
Hold on, let's guugle it first.
Hey!
KER-CHAK
I'm home… Huh?
What the hell happened?
LEAN, PULL, POP
We screwed up.
So that's what went down, eh?
I'll avenge you!
Amazing as usual, Tacchan!
You nailed it, Boss!
Happy birthday dear me
Huh? This cake is…
Yeah, I remade it
with what I could save from yours.
Since you two went through
so much trouble.
Tacchan…
This is for you. Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
I got you sunglasses.
And I gave you a necklace.
Do they suit me?
Suit… Of course!
KER-CHAK
Boss…
Tatsu.
PANT
Ain't spoken to you
since you left the group.
I'm sorry for all the trouble
I caused you back then.
It's fine.
I retired from being a yakuza.
No need to be so formal with me.
Yes, boss.
Got something to discuss with you today.
You know, rubber gloves
can get rid of dog hair from your threads.
I see.
Anyway, let's sit down.
So how are things?
Doin' all right.
Being a househusband is my game nowadays.
I see…
Wait, a househusband?
Yeah, and I brought some stuff for you.
Stuff?
I started sewing recently.
Good. Fits perfectly.
Aw, Pinky, who's a cute doggie?
He's made you a new shirt!
Look at me, cutie!
I worked in some ribbing
to make it a bit stylish.
BEEP, FLASH
BEEP, FLASH
Gone a bit soft, ain't you?
It's the Immortal Dragon
I wanna talk to today.
Oh, hi. It's you, Tatsu.
Ah, Boss Lady! Ma'am!
We just went shopping
while walking our dogs.
Aw, hello, Golden Retriever!
-Who might this gentleman be?
-Oh, what a darling Jack Russell!
Oh, dear. Your Jack Russell
looks a bit underweight to me.
Yes, you're right.
She hasn't been eating recently.
But she still eats her treats.
Are you tired of dried food?
Boss, I've got just the thing.
Damn, I ain't got the tools here.
Tatsu… I have ingredients here.
-Maybe you need a stove?
-What…
With this…
The important thing is liquid.
The stock from the Shijimi clam contains
ornithine, which detoxifies the liver.
Choose the amount
based on the dog's condition and weight
and chop yer ingredients
while making the stock.
Fiber and vitamins are also important.
Start cooking ingredients
that take more time.
Then finish with some toppings.
And here's our special doggy chicken rice
with Shijimi clam stock.
MUNCH
I'll be damned, she's eating it.
Ain't that great, Pinky?
All right!
You did it, Tatsu!
It's all thanks to you ladies.
MOVE
Let's go.
Weren't you gonna tell him
someone higher up in the organization
wants to recruit him?
Nah.
This is where he belongs now.
Is there sugar on his face or something?
EPISODE 30
What're you up to, kid?
Are you all alone too?
Don't look at me like that.
A stray has to be strong to survive.
SWIF, WAVE
EAGER
WAVE
WHOOSH
EAGER
Me…
Mind ya own business!
ORIGINAL WORK BY KOUSUKE OONO
PRODUCED BY NETFLIX
It's a temporary job,
but I have no worries if it's you, Tatsu.
I'm in need of quite a bit of cash.
I ain't worked in ages.
I'm dyin' to get at it again.
CAFE JINGI TEI
RATTLE, CHIME
Welcome.
Don't let them make a fool outta ya.
Get the young ones together
and scare 'em shitless.
Yes, boss.
Welcome.
FLINCH
Ain't seen you here before.
I'm a part-timer.
Are you ready to order?
Yeah, I'll have this.
Never knew this joint had a bouncer.
First, let me serve you some beans
that come with your drinks.
-Beans?
-Beans?
Roasted beans.
WHOOSH, CLACK
Here we go.
SLOSH
GRIN
Here's your latte.
Aw, it's a kitty cat!
Hey, I didn't order this crap!
Er, I did.
Why'd ya order latte art, you idiot?
I'm sorry.
You ain't bringing in enough dough lately.
You're right.
Who ordered the rice omelet?
Oh, that's mine.
Whatcha doin', stuffin' yer face?
I'm sorry!
GANGSTA
On the house.
Nice, "gangsta."
What?
You lookin' down on me? Huh?
No, boss.
What?
Who ordered our special
giant strawberry parfait?
His hand just shot up.
CHOMP, BITE
RATTLE, CHIME
Thank you for yer patronage.
-So… What was that guy?
-So… What was that guy?
Thanks for your hard work, Tatsu.
Here's your money for today.
Thank you.
Now I can buy a present for Miku.
The Way of the Househusband.
KER-CHAK
EPISODE 26
Another late night. I'm worn out.
Congratulations
on another hard day's work!
God, he's loud!
You're always late
and looking tired recently,
so I cooked up somethin' special for ya.
Something special?
Ginseng salad.
Porridge with black rice,
millet, and lotus seeds.
Black jelly ears and pine nuts
tossed in a dressing.
Chicken stewed with star anise.
Daylily buds and spinach
pickled in goji vinegar.
Fennel and jujube seeds fried with pork.
Wow…
What'd he say?
All this stuff here
is gonna give you a boost.
Chinese food therapy?
Looks yummy.
MUNCH
It tastes so mild and soothing.
Yes. I can feel the nutrients seeping
into my body and warming it from inside.
The flavor is so subtle, but it's
definitely stimulating my appetite.
But there's too much of it.
I'm stuffed!
All this overtime is wearing me out.
I got just the thing you need.
SLIDE
One blast of this stuff,
and you'll be flyin' high.
Citric acid.
Mix it with honey, and you get lemonade.
The acidity from lemons and other stuff
like that is perfect for tiredness.
Yeah… This is lemonade.
I ain't done yet.
What's that?
SWIPE
What? Huh?
Hey, I can't see!
Stay still.
Listen.
WHITE NOISE
You've got
a wire head massager on your head
and a heated eye mask.
You've got bubble wrap
to pop with your fingers
and a foot massage mat.
These red beans reproduce
the soothing sound of the sea.
And there's a cat on your lap.
It's too much! My whole body's panicking!
Hold on, you gotta drink
the citric acid from earlier…
Hey, don't nibble the wire.
WHOOSH, FWAP
I'm free!
Yahoo!
When my old man came out of the slammer,
he yelled the same way.
Yahoo!
The guy on TV said
this would work wonders…
Time for a bath.
SLIDE
Is this thing on?
Miku, can you…
Miku?
I feel so good!
He's really happy.
EPISODE 27
TODAY'S BARGAIN
SPINACH
Are ya doin' time in the cooler?
Could you do this, Mrs. Torii?
We're replacing these with fresh products,
so put stickers on these.
I see.
You askin' me to stick it to 'em?
Well, yes.
So you're half-price now…
Lost yer edge, huh?
The Torii Group Boss Lady.
Aren't you the Immortal Dragon?
-In an apron?
-In an apron?
Hibari Torii.
The matriarch of the Torii Group,
highly regarded by all
for her beauty and caliber.
What the heck is she doin' here?
Wait!
STICK
It's half price.
You've joined a ruthless trade…
Oh, Mrs. Torii, don't stick those
on those products!
My husband passed away last year,
so we shut down the group.
CLATTER
Our group has no money or connections.
The remaining members have
no one but me to look after them.
SET
CLATTER, TUMBLE
Don't look down on me!
This is my meal ticket.
SWIF
Don't poke your nose in.
You mess with me and see what happens.
Just one piece of advice.
This is in the wrong place.
Should be in the pasta corner.
-Quick, Boss Lady! Call to action.
-I know!
BEEP
BEEP
BAM
I heard that since that show, you…
One 200-yen item.
…walked away from the yakuza.
One 90-yen item.
Is that true? One 120-yen item.
REACH
I'm a househusband now.
I see… You need a bag?
Oh, I have an eco-bag.
By the way, Boss Lady…
You scanned this twice.
What?
You tryin' to pick on our Boss Lady? Huh?
See?
So what?
Hold it!
We gotta follow the code.
Bow down!
Oh, shit!
Boss Lady…
CHING
Now we're even.
Oh, and I forgot
to bring my loyalty card today.
Bring the receipt next time,
and I'll stamp it!
DING DONG
EPISODE 28
Just a minute.
-Whoa!
-Whoa!
How do you do?
My name's Masa.
I'm Boss Tatsu's sworn brother.
Oh, so you're Masa!
Nice to meet you, I'm Miku.
Sorry I didn't tell you in advance,
but I came today for Boss's…
-Birthday!
-Birthday!
Tacchan's out for shopping
and the Neighborhood Association meeting.
He won't be back until the evening.
So I've been preparing the decorations
and the cake as a surprise!
All right. Perfect!
I'd be happy to help, Boss Lady!
Really? That'd be great!
I was just slicing
some fruit for the cake.
CHOP
Wait, Boss Lady…
Let me do it.
Are you sure?
So slow!
You gotta be faster and really whack 'em!
Hold on, let's guugle it first.
Hey!
KER-CHAK
I'm home… Huh?
What the hell happened?
LEAN, PULL, POP
We screwed up.
So that's what went down, eh?
I'll avenge you!
Amazing as usual, Tacchan!
You nailed it, Boss!
Happy birthday dear me
Huh? This cake is…
Yeah, I remade it
with what I could save from yours.
Since you two went through
so much trouble.
Tacchan…
This is for you. Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
I got you sunglasses.
And I gave you a necklace.
Do they suit me?
Suit… Of course!
KER-CHAK
Boss…
Tatsu.
PANT
Ain't spoken to you
since you left the group.
I'm sorry for all the trouble
I caused you back then.
It's fine.
I retired from being a yakuza.
No need to be so formal with me.
Yes, boss.
Got something to discuss with you today.
You know, rubber gloves
can get rid of dog hair from your threads.
I see.
Anyway, let's sit down.
So how are things?
Doin' all right.
Being a househusband is my game nowadays.
I see…
Wait, a househusband?
Yeah, and I brought some stuff for you.
Stuff?
I started sewing recently.
Good. Fits perfectly.
Aw, Pinky, who's a cute doggie?
He's made you a new shirt!
Look at me, cutie!
I worked in some ribbing
to make it a bit stylish.
BEEP, FLASH
BEEP, FLASH
Gone a bit soft, ain't you?
It's the Immortal Dragon
I wanna talk to today.
Oh, hi. It's you, Tatsu.
Ah, Boss Lady! Ma'am!
We just went shopping
while walking our dogs.
Aw, hello, Golden Retriever!
-Who might this gentleman be?
-Oh, what a darling Jack Russell!
Oh, dear. Your Jack Russell
looks a bit underweight to me.
Yes, you're right.
She hasn't been eating recently.
But she still eats her treats.
Are you tired of dried food?
Boss, I've got just the thing.
Damn, I ain't got the tools here.
Tatsu… I have ingredients here.
-Maybe you need a stove?
-What…
With this…
The important thing is liquid.
The stock from the Shijimi clam contains
ornithine, which detoxifies the liver.
Choose the amount
based on the dog's condition and weight
and chop yer ingredients
while making the stock.
Fiber and vitamins are also important.
Start cooking ingredients
that take more time.
Then finish with some toppings.
And here's our special doggy chicken rice
with Shijimi clam stock.
MUNCH
I'll be damned, she's eating it.
Ain't that great, Pinky?
All right!
You did it, Tatsu!
It's all thanks to you ladies.
MOVE
Let's go.
Weren't you gonna tell him
someone higher up in the organization
wants to recruit him?
Nah.
This is where he belongs now.
Is there sugar on his face or something?
EPISODE 30
What're you up to, kid?
Are you all alone too?
Don't look at me like that.
A stray has to be strong to survive.
SWIF, WAVE
EAGER
WAVE
WHOOSH
EAGER
Me…
Mind ya own business!