01x20 - I Can't Believe You Picked It Up

[bunniefuu]

Dammit, this is one tough battle!

Are you awed by my power?

However!

Even a powerful man like me
won't stand a chance in front of his wife!

How immature of him to take out
the stress of his personal life on me.

Mogeta!

Let's go, Mogeta! Supercharge your power!

Everyone is dealing with problems,
even our antagonist.

And there's another side to the story:
that of his wife.

It's a tough issue.

This anime series has a lot of issues…

-Morning.
-Good morning!

Shigure, it's already nighttime.

You need to adjust your body's
internal clock.

One of the perks of being a writer
is you don't have to do that.

Look who's here.
A girl who looks remarkably like Sacchan.

Do you want me to take you
to the candy shop?

Are you half asleep,
or is this a bad joke?

Oh, woe!

Yuki's being cold as always.

Let her go before you give her
your perv cooties.

MOGETA

Anyway, is everything all right
at school for you?

I'm managing.

I have my mom,
Yuki and the other brothers,

and Tohru… They're all here for me.

So I'm doing fine.

I love you so much!

Flying hearts everywhere!

Aunty, where's Kisa?

She's staying over at Shigure's tonight.

Kisa has taken a great liking to Tohru.

Hm…

Oops, I'm a little bit early.

I'll k*ll some time in the locker room.

What's that?

A shoe fell from the sky.

Hey.

Can you get that for me?

What a cute boy.

Pick it up.

Sure, here you go.

I can't believe you actually did it.

Have you no standards?
Do you not stop to think?

If I told you to run in circles
or drop to the ground, would you?

-No…
-I hate people like you.

People who don't have their own identity.

Are you going to give that back to me?

Or are you going to steal it?

What? I wouldn't steal.

He's confusing me…

Hngh.

Listen, I came all the way here
just to meet you,

and you can't even thank me?

Huh? Um…

What kind of person would
come to meet a nobody like you?

I expected you to figure that out by now.

-Oh! The Zodiac--
-You're too slow, dumbass!

I'm sorry!

Jeez, you're not much to look at.
And I heard so much about you.

What a letdown. I shouldn't have bothered.

-Take me to lunch or something.
-Huh?

-What?!
-Why so shocked?

I've gotta make the trip here
worthwhile somehow.

I have to get to work right now.
Plus I don't have enough cash on me.

So are you implying I pay for you instead?

Though I'm younger than you?

Do you always take whatever you want
from whoever you want?

I hate selfish people like you.

-I… Um…
-Do you truly have no money?

-Huh?
-Show me your wallet!

What a sorry dirty purse.

I do like the color of this planner.

Deep green is my favorite color.

I want this.

You can't have that.

My name is Hiro Soma.

I don't think our paths will cross again,
but that's my name.

See ya.

Thanks for a dull bad time meeting you.

Wait!

My mother's picture is inside that…

planner…

He kidnapped Mother.

I need to get that back from him.

I don't have time to go to work today.

Tohru?

What are you doing here?

Momiji.

You look really lost.

She's just a mommy's girl.

How lame.

Hiro?

What the hell are you doing here?

None of your bees' wax.
I can be anywhere I want.

Or are you saying I can't?

Do I need your permission?

Think you own the right
to tell me what to do?

Good for you. As though!

You're such an annoying brat.

You're just a kid in elementary school!

I'm a kid you take seriously.

-I'll punt you sky-high, see if I won't!
-Hiro!

The… The planner!

What about it?

In that planner

lives my mother!

What the hell did you do, Hiro?!

Is that an accusation?

And if it doesn't pan out,
how will you make it up to me?

All I did was take her planner.

So you admit it!

Give it back to her!

Why?

The dum-dum told me to take it from her.

"Dum-dum"?

-That's enough, Hiro!
-Kyo!

Do whatever you want, but keep in mind
the penalty for child abuse.

You little--

Hiro.

Hiro…

Did you take something from Tohru?

Hello, Kisa!

Oh… Why are you here?

Ha, ha!

I see…

It's all the Rabbit's work.

Hiro…

You have to give it back to her.

You're giving Tohru a hard time.

That's not okay.

Hiro?

This is lame!

I didn't want this crap anyway!

Hiro!

It's all okay now!

No, it's not!

Hiro, what's the matter?

Why are you so…

What you're doing makes me sad.

Tohru this! Tohru that!

You're always talking
about this dum-dum girl.

You even gave the dum-dum
the new Mogeta DVD.

I let you borrow it!

So we could watch it… together!

But Hiro…

You didn't say anything about that
when you gave me the DVD.

I don't understand it,
but I know you like it.

You can borrow it. I'm not interested.

Must I explain every little thing?
Read between the lines!

You don't ask for much, do you?

Shut up, Rabbit!

I know I couldn't be there to help you
when you were going through a lot.

But…

I… I was also…

really worried about you.

What's going on here?

You're so clueless.

Hiro is jealous of Tohru.

No matter how hard he tries,
he's only in the sixth grade.

He's not good at emotion.

I'm sorry, Hiro.

We'll definitely watch it
together next time.

So I was his rival in love.

-You're in a pickle, Tohru.
-Huh?

Hiro, you have to apologize to Tohru too.

She's right! Tohru is going to be late
to her work because of this.

It doesn't matter. I won't forgive you.

You will be punished for this, Hiro.

What do you mean?
How are you going to punish me?

By hugging you!

How is that a punishment?

She just wants to know which sign Hiro is.

Let's start afresh!
Nice to meet you, Hiro!

I met another one of the Zodiac.

He is very smart and very young.

He's a cute little boy, he is in love,
and he has a lot to learn!

Are you awed by my power?

However!

Even a powerful man like me won't
stand a chance in front of his wife!

So would he stop being a powerful enemy
if he didn't have his wife?

Does he ever think that
he could be the problem?

What is the point
of this interaction anyway?

Just watch the show, Hii-kun.

Hey, refill my cup. It's empty.

Or do you want to keep me thirsty?

Oh, I didn't even notice!

Man, I hate selfish people like you.

Hiro…

It's all right!

No, it's not! Do better next time.

Yes, sir!

Hiro, don't push it!

She's not your maid.

Don't forget that you are
a self-invited guest here.

-Who comes here every weekend.
-There you go.

What are you saying?

When did you become
the owner of this place?

What do you contribute to the household
to speak like that?

I hate people that complain, even though
they take no responsibility for anything.

I want to give him a good long b*ating.

Anyone can point out a problem,
even a child.

And you think you're any better?

Okay, that's enough. Hold it in, Kyo.

Hii-kun is just going
through a difficult age.

I don't give a crap how difficult an age
he is going through!

Why don't they go hang out
at the head house?

Well… You have to admit, it's not easy.

For two of the Zodiac to become involved.

Whether here or at the head house,
it takes a lot of determination.

Just kidding!

You've got to learn to take things easy.

Being agressively defensive
only proves you're still a heady kid.

Someday, you'll be mature.

Mature?

What kind of mature adult
can't keep his deadlines?

Oh?

She looked pretty agitated
there by the entrance.

Why? Why, tell me,
why can't you finish on time?!

Yes, I wonder why. Isn't it strange?

I hate you so much!

Okay, okay. I got it.

So you're going to work on it?

Oh my, no. There's something
I need to do first.

I'll be back in a few.

You've got to be kidding me!
Hold on a second!

She's so loud… Can we try to keep it
quiet and peaceful here?

Pour me some more tea.

Hey, I said--

I'll get some right away.

You don't have to respond
to everything he says!

I've had enough of this brat!

This place is getting rowdier by day.

Hiro…

Don't you like…

Tohru?

No, I'm not overly fond of her.

Then why do you come here
with me so often?

Because…

Because you like her.

MOGETA

My heart warms up when I'm with Tohru.

Sorry for the wait!

Excuse me.

I'm sorry.
He's actually a good person on the inside.

You two really are close.

I…

I thought Hiro didn't like me.

When I was still in elementary school,

we used to hang out together a lot.

But all of a sudden
he grew indifferent to me.

I had no idea why…

Why he became that way.

So I was shocked.

I'm also really worried about you!

That made me happy.

I had no idea…

Hey.

Hiro, you're back! Your tea is ready.

You don't have work today, right?
Take us out somewhere.

Um, but where should I--

What's wrong with you?
Can't you make any decision on your own?

Don't you have any preference?

Do you just follow anyone else's path
if they draw it for you?

You lead a fulfilling life, I see.

I'm sorry…

Hiro…

He had no idea what to expect
if Akito found out.

I think he just wanted
to get it out of him.

I love Kisa.

But as a result…

Akito inflicted an injury to Kisa
that took her out for two weeks.

He b*at her up, huh?

After that incident, Hiro decided to
keep Kisa at a distance.

It was during that time

that Kisa started
getting bullied at school.

Hiro's behavior is understandable
after he saw what happened to Kisa.

He has no idea how to cope with the
pent-up anger he feels toward himself.

We can't blame Akito for what he did.

Is Hiro taking his frustration out
on Tohru instead?

It's one of those things the young do.

-Well, I'm surprised.
-Why?

I'm surprised you didn't know about this.

I thought Akito told you about everything.

I guess I'm not fully trusted after all.

I don't care what happens.

The one who deals with the consequences…

is the other party after all.

You're so immature.

Yes, I am. It's sickening.

I hope Ms. Honda doesn't end up
taking on Akito's anger also.

I'm concerned.

I don't know why…

Why we're bad at stuff like this.

Like fancying someone, caring about them.

This is a park.

Yes, it's a park.

Why would you pick such a boring venue?

Haven't you ever heard
about movies or theme parks?

But I really only have
¥ , with me right now.

I like parks, though.

I'll allow it then.

Thank you so much.

Oh look, a crepe station.
Would you two like some?

-Would you, Kisa?
-Yes.

I'll go get some.

-I want the chocolate one.
-Sure!

How about you, Kisa?

Um…

The strawberry one… Oh, but…

Is something more to your liking?

Banana.

-Then let's split both!
-Okay.

I'll be right back.

Um, excuse me.

I'll take chocolate, strawberry
and and banana chocolate, one each.

Sure thing.

-Give me a few minutes.
-Okay!

Let's see…

You scared me!

I'll pay for myself and Kisa.

Okay…

I don't get it.

Why was a dum-dum like you able to do it,
and I wasn't?

Are you supposed to be that good?

Can you solve any problem for anybody?

Is your gift to take away sadness
and spare others their suffering?

No, I'm nothing like that…

Sometimes modesty comes off
as veiled self-flattery.

Okay.

My love for her.

I wanted people to understand it.

I wanted to be understood.

But…

I'm such a coward.

I couldn't even find any words to say
after getting her injured.

Not to that person either…

Why am I so immature?

I…

I can't do anything right.

I'm just a child.

A jealous and insecure child.

I really hate myself.

I hate myself for being so immature.

I wish…

I wish I could be…

a mature adult.

I'm so impressed.

I can't believe that
you're only in sixth grade.

You know, I'm not asking you
to try to make me feel better.

You're just saying it.

No, that's not true.

It's not easy for people to admit
how young and immature they are.

My mother said most people
would rather be in denial.

She said…

She said those willing to face the truth
are very brave.

It's not true that
you can't do anything right.

You're going to become
an amazing prince and Kisa's defender.

Because…

I know that inside your heart…

You possess that bravery.

In other words, you're saying
that I'm not yet princely enough.

-No, I didn't mean--
-Oh, well.

You're right about that.

-Here you go.
-Thank you!

I think this conversation
was worth the cost of the crepes.

Today, it's on me.

How embarrassing.

Where is she getting
the prince idea anyway?

Blurting out whatever comes to mind.

Is she going to be responsible
if I don't have the makings of a prince?

If I fail to become one?

You possess that bravery.

Hiro, what's going on?

Did something good happen?

Watch me become her prince.

Because I will.

Hiro, you forgot the change!