OVAx02 - PINTO
Posted: 05/07/23 09:08
[TSUKIYAMA]
Excellent!
Oh, what an exquisite gibier !
How fitting that my namesake,
the full moon,
shines down on us tonight.
[TSUKIYAMA] I remember when
I first laid eyes on you
a month ago.
I haven't been able
to think of anything
but you ever since that moment.
I must be honest,
you've caught me off-guard.
I've never had such
a burning desire.
I can't tell you
how much I've enjoyed
watching you every day.
I'm fascinated by
how hard you train,
pushing your mind
and body to the limit
in the hopes of
reaching greater heights.
I find your passion
incredibly inspiring.
You've gone to
such great lengths.
To transform yourself into
the tantalizing specimen
you are today.
I can only imagine
how delicious you taste.
The aroma alone is so enticing
that I can't stop my body
from trembling with excitement!
Divin! So pure, so tasty!
Tres bien!
Ah, the delectable
flavor of adrenaline.
Condensed to the point
of absolute perfection,
it bursts forth from within
a wall of deliciousness!
The flavor profile
is so sophisticated,
so overwhelmingly pure,
that a mere hint has sent
my taste buds into a frenzy!
This man was dedicated,
and all that training
has paid off.
Would you look at these muscles?
I'm in awe of their
exquisitely lean proportions!
[TSUKIYAMA] I offer you
my eternal gratitude.
Thank you for devoting your life
to improving your physical form
so that I may feast on it today.
Now it's time.
You're going to
become a part of me,
and thus allow me
to shine even brighter!
What?
[CHIE]
Yes! I got the sh*t!
Hooray! I did it!
Woohoo! Go me!
[giggles]
I can't believe it!
I actually pulled it off!
Let's have a look.
How dare you, little girl?
You interrupted me during
my very first bite!
Oh wow, this'll be
an amazing showpiece!
I think you'll like it, Mister.
Look!
My. This photo
is truly outstanding!
You've captured
the unvarnished reality
of the moment.
The combination of
the sanctity of the meal
and the frenzy of emotion
felt right before--
Wait! It's a picture of me!
Yeah, it is.
Pretty cool, huh?
You're Shu Tsukiyama, aren't ya?
I'm Chie Hori.
Nice to meet ya.
[TSUKIYAMA]
Oh, yes.
The pleasure's all mine.
[gasps]
What the hell is going on?!
I would've never guessed
that we're high-school
contemporaries.
I know. I'm really short.
Somehow I knew
you had the scoop.
So I stalked you,
and it sure worked out for me.
Yes. What is it
you're after, Miss Chie?
[CHIE]
Nothin'. I've already got it.
Right! I wanted
to use this puppy
to take an amazing picture.
Yep. Now that
I've got it, I'm done.
Oh, come now,
you can't be serious.
I'd imagine you went
to a lot of trouble
to get the perfect sh*t.
And given its subject matter,
I doubt you'll
keep it to yourself.
Miss Chie, you listening?
Yeah, I heard you. Oh!
Are you saying you want me
to post that photo of you?
Sorry, but I can't
do that right now.
Non , non , that is most
definitely not what I meant.
I simply wanted
to discuss your intentions
because I don't
want there to be any-
Excuse me, Miss?
Can I also get a chocolate
sundae, please?
I wasn't listening
to you just then.
[sighs]
[TSUKIYAMA] I don't know
what it is about her,
but I've never found a human
so completely unappetizing.
I would like to ask you
something, Miss Chie.
[CHIE]
That was delicious!
I said I would like
to ask you something.
Nothing's stopping you.
I'm listening.
I'm not sure how to ask this,
so bear with me.
It's obvious that
enjoy photography,
but would you consider it
your driving passion?
Let me clarify.
Would you be willing
to risk your life to pursue it?
[CHIE]
Hmm?
I don't really think about
complicated stuff like that.
Well, I'm stuffed.
I should prob'ly be going now.
Thanks again for
the parfait. See ya!
Wait just a moment!
I'm not done talking to you--
Alrighty, here's that
chocolate sundae you ordered!
Chie! Hold it,
you little rodent!
Ah, pour l'amour de Dieu.
'Scuse me.
I've got your chocolate sundae-
It wasn't for me!
[sighs]
[SCHOOLGIRL A]
Hi, Tsukiyama!
Hope you're having
a good morning!
Bonjour, thank you
for the greetings, ladies.
They're like a chorus
of angels to my ears.
[SCHOOLBOY A]
What a tool.
[SCHOOLBOY B] For real.
Nobody talks like that.
I'm only saying what
everyone is thinking
about these beauties.
They deserve the admiration
of every man on campus.
I won't deny them.
You just jealous we don't
greet you every morning!
Heh. Quels imbéciles.
I apologize for
their ignorance, ladies.
I hope you can find it in
your hearts to forgive them.
You're the best, Tsukiyama!
You really are!
[TSUKIYAMA]
What're you doing, Miss Chie?
Oh hey, Tsukiyama.
Good morning.
[TSUKIYAMA]
Same to you.
Why were you hiding up there?
Ask me later. Bye!
Okay, I will.
Oh, Hori.
So, you know her?
We're not friends or anything,
but I've heard about her.
Because, well,
she's a bit eccentric.
She seems like a nice person.
Is she a friend of yours?
I suppose you
could call us friends.
Huh?
[MATSUMAE]
Tsukiyama?
Do you have a moment?
Master Shu.
Would you like me
to get rid of the girl?
[TSUKIYAMA]
Matsumae.
I appreciate your
concern, really I do.
However, this is my problem.
I assure you,
I can handle it myself.
Besides, if I can get past this,
I just may be able
to scale up my development.
I'm embarrassed
I didn't consider that.
Please forgive me for
being presumptuous, Master.
[TSUKIYAMA]
You're forgiven.
And you've made
your feelings clear,
but I'm afraid I simply
can't give up the fight yet.
But enough about that.
Mind if I sit here?
Be my guest.
[TSUKIYAMA]
Merci.
I couldn't help
but notice that you
and the diminutive photographer
have become quite friendly.
Honestly, I was
forced to befriend her
because she took a picture
of me while I was eating.
Are you kidding me?
No, I'm afraid not.
I saw it myself.
Now I'm stuck, Miss Ikaru.
Why didn't you k*ll her
when you had the chance?
Huh. Good question.
I suppose that would've
made my life easier.
However, I think
it's more entertaining
to get to know her
and see the world
through her viewfinder.
She's quite fascinating.
I can't believe you
allowed this to happen.
And yet, at the same time.
I'm not surprised.
This is just like you,
or rather, like your family.
They're so powerful,
they have influence over
both politics and business.
As their distinguished son,
you get to live a charmed life.
If you had been brought up
in a normal household,
you wouldn't dream
of going into the world
and making a spectacle
of yourself like you do now.
I'm amazed you've gone this
long without being found out.
You need to change
your outlook, Miss Ikaru.
You should live
your live boldly,
as though you're
no different than them.
'Cause believe it or not,
you're less likely to draw
unwanted attention that way.
Most humans go about their lives
without even realizing there
may be ghouls among them.
The thought never
crosses their mind.
[giggles]
I almost feel sorry for them.
[giggles]
Have you learned
anything new about her?
Chie Hori comes from an
ordinary, middle-class family.
An average student,
she somehow scored high
enough on her entrance exam
to earn a full scholarship.
However, her grades
have been suffering
since her enrollment.
She doesn't appear to be
very diligent in her studies.
Instead, she spends
time pursuing
her passion for photography.
I asked the
photography club's adviser
for an appraisal of her work.
I was told that
while some of her sh*ts
are absolutely terrible,
so bad they appear to
have been taken by a child,
others are supernal
works of art.
Thank you, Matsumae.
So her photography
is inconsistent,
and the same can be
said of her studies.
[MATSUMAE] I don't believe
this young lady warrants
your concern, Master Shu.
[TSUKIYAMA]
Belle mademoiselle.
It's time, my dear.
Let's find out
who you truly are.
[CHIE] I don't get it.
This is just a hospital.
[TSUKIYAMA]
Yes, indeed it is.
I thought you said that
you were gonna take me
to someplace interesting.
Don't tell me this is it.
I find hospitals fascinating
because they provide a glimpse
of the human condition.
They pride themselves
on their strength,
but they're
actually quite fragile.
Okay, I get it now!
You're tryin' to tell me
that there's something
wrong with you!
[TSUKIYAMA] Miss Chie.
Are you listening to me?
Huh?
Is that not it?
[BOY A]
Hey! Wait up!
[BOY B]
Wow! Look how far it's goin'!
There's something
I would like to address
before we begin our adventure.
I want to make it clear to you
that I have nothing
but love for humanity.
Yeah, you love 'em so
much that you eat 'em.
That's not what I meant,
there's no need to be crass.
I respect them.
Their ambition is enviable.
They don't have fangs or claws
yet they fought their way
to the top of the food chain
and now they're
the rulers of the land.
I can't help but wonder
where they get that strength
and determination.
That's nice and all,
but you do eat 'em, right?
That's beside the point.
There's nothing I want more than
to have a deeper
understanding of them.
It's a yearning
that drives me to madness.
This coffee's so hot
I can't even drink it.
Would you mind starting
over from the beginning?
Never mind.
Take a look at the old man
and nurse passing by.
What's special about them?
Here. I'll get it.
What did I tell you?
Why'd he do that?
It seems the old man
gets a kick out of
harassing young nurses.
They reprimand him each time,
but he continues to do it.
He won't remember his actions
or their warnings for long.
As if that weren't bad enough,
he's also a man of wealth.
Which means none of the nurses
can object too harshly.
I would like to extend
an invitation to you.
If you're feeling up for it,
meet me in the old man's
hospital room at midnight.
Let me clarify,
this is an invitation to
join me for dinner, Miss Chie.
You understand what
that means, don't you?
I'm inviting you
to step into my world,
of your own accord,
to witness an event
unlike anything
you've ever seen before.
You'll have the opportunity
to take some amazing photos.
[CHIE]
Count me in.
Good thing he's a sound sleeper.
This place is even fancier
than a five-star hotel.
It's a melon!
This would be
awesome on a parfait!
Ew, it's rotten.
Somebody's coming!
Uh-oh!
[NURSE]
Why's this melon on the ground?
Ungrateful bastard.
These gifts are too nice
for a dirty old man like him.
Nasty! These are stale.
I'll show you.
[NURSE] This is what you
get for leaving me
with rotten fruit
and stale cookies!
Hello?
Can you hear me, old man?
Come on!
Just respond already!
I've got other
patients to check on,
and I can't leave the room
until I know you're breathing.
There we go.
Wasn't so hard, huh?
You make me sick.
Why are you still alive?
Die! Creep!
A lecherous geezer like
you doesn't deserve to live!
Why are you still breathing?
Bastard!
Everyone hates you!
Do us a favor and die!
Who the hell are you?
What do you think you're doing?
Stop it!
She almost looks like an
angel in that white uniform.
Wouldn't you agree, Miss Chie?
Excuse me, who said
you could come in--
That attitude of yours
doesn't intimidate me.
I need you to stay quiet
while I chat
with the girl, okay?
Thank you, dear.
[TSUKIYAMA] Most nurses
are tender, caring souls,
but not this one.
Each night she
goes room to room,
abusing the patients
she doesn't like.
Remember earlier,
when I told you the
old man forgets his actions?
Well, he also forgets
what others have done to him.
He wakes up
with bruises and sores
but he can't for the life of him
remember what caused them.
As such,
the blame falls entirely
on the senile old man,
and that's the end of it.
It's an intriguing little
scenario, wouldn't you say?
[TSUKIYAMA] You know,
nurse, I think you and I
could be great friends.
Now I know it's rude
to eat in front of others,
but I'm absolutely famished.
In gourmet circles,
the skin of the elderly
is considered a delicacy.
Those who've tasted it claim
that the unique flavor
and texture are addictive.
They can't get enough!
[screams]
While the epidermis
is rather dry and rough.
The underside is
smooth and slippery,
still moist with blood.
The two textures
are drastically different
yet incredibly complimentary.
When they're combined
there's a unique astringency
that stimulates my taste buds.
What unparalleled harmony!
He's a ghoul!
Doctors say the average
lifespan of a man
is much shorter
than that of a woman.
And once they make it
to their nineties,
it drops significantly.
All this to say,
it's rare to come across
a man of your vintage.
I bet you had no idea
you were such a luxury!
Stop! I beg of--
[screams]
The dryness of the skin
has a chalkiness to it,
almost like powder!
The flavor's absolutely divine!
Help me!
I'll give you anything
you could possibly want
if you'll just save me
from this monster!
I've got money! And land!
I'll give you whatever you want!
Please, help me!
[laughs]
I'm amazed by your sense
of self-supremacy,
you're surrounded by suffering
yet you pay no heed
to the cries of others.
I find it rather endearing.
Yeah? Thank you very much.
[laughs]
Oh! Huh?
It's time to get down
to business, Miss Chie.
No more fun and games.
Your life is in my hands,
if I let go you will
most certainly die.
Funny thing about death,
it's the great equalizer.
It eventually
befalls every creature
in this imperfect world.
While there are those
who revere life,
I've no qualms about
taking the lives of others.
I think I've made that clear.
That look in your eyes.
I have a question
for you, mon chéri .
How does it feel knowing
that you're on
the brink of death?
You'd better
answer me, Miss Chie,
I'm not going to ask you again!
There's such a
nice breeze out here.
Oh, for crying out loud!
What the hell is wrong with you?
If you don't start
talking, you're dead!
How's it feel to
face your mortality?
Answer me!
[gasps]
Oh...
You think you can
walk out of here
like nothing happened?
Well, I won't allow it!
I'll expose your dirty secret!
I'll tell anyone who'll
listen about how you b*at me
and the other
patients every night!
I'll tell them
you steal from me!
And everything else you've done!
[NURSE]
Guess that leaves me no choice.
[OLD MAN]
Wha-What do you mean?
No! Please! Don't hurt me!
That hurt! Wait!
That means... I'm still alive!
How lucky!
Honestly, I kind of
think of you as a pet.
[CHIE]
Huh? Whaddya mean by that?
To be frank, when we first met,
I was surprised at how
unappetizing you were to me.
I couldn't make sense of it
until I realized humans
probably feel the same way
about their pets.
Let's make it official.
From this day forward,
you are going to be
my pet, Little Mouse.
[CHIE]
I don't want any part of it.
There's somethin'
I need to confess to you.
As a safety precaution,
I scheduled my computer
to upload the photos of you
onto the net later tonight.
I hope you're not offended.
My thought was
if I went missing,
then everyone would
know you're the culprit.
But since I'm still alive,
I should prob'ly cancel it.
For heaven's sake.
Then again, I didn't
bring my computer with me.
What should I do?
[TSUKIYAMA] Don't worry,
I'll pay for a taxi.
I'll get you home
to cancel the upload.
Huh? You're coming over
to my house, Tsukiyama?
Scandalous.
[TSUKIYAMA sighs]
I'm just dropping you off,
please don't make it
sound so sordid.
I want you to
contact me as soon as
you've cancelled it, okay?
I would hate to have
to take down the server.
[CHIE]
I'll let you know.
[TSUKIYAMA]
I'm serious, Miss Chie.
You mustn't forget.
[CHIE]
Don't worry, I've got this.
[TSUKIYAMA]
I certainly hope so.
[TSUKIYAMA] "Tragedy at
the university hospital.
Patient found brutally m*rder*d"
Unfortunately, it seems the
crime's being pinned on me.
I am absolutely heartbroken.
Well, let's be honest,
you are the one
who got the ball rolling.
[TSUKIYAMA]
Non, non, mon amie!
Even if I hadn't stepped in,
the villainous vixen
would have k*lled
the old man eventually.
Ah! Oh, yeah!
Speaking of that crazy nurse,
I went by the hospital
to check in on her.
You have some interesting
pastimes, Miss Chie.
She played the part
of the victim
and won the sympathy
of the hospital staff.
And her luck doesn't end there,
turns out she's
now dating a doctor
who she'd had a crush
on for quite a while.
She looked happier
than I'd ever seen her.
Well, I suppose there's
nothing more powerful
than a tragic queen.
Non?
There will come a day
when her past
catches up with her.
I can hardly wait.
[TSUKIYAMA] I can't help
but feel disappointed.
But I know the ultimate delicacy
is out there somewhere,
waiting for me.
[TSUKIYAMA]
And someday, I will find it.
Excellent!
Oh, what an exquisite gibier !
How fitting that my namesake,
the full moon,
shines down on us tonight.
[TSUKIYAMA] I remember when
I first laid eyes on you
a month ago.
I haven't been able
to think of anything
but you ever since that moment.
I must be honest,
you've caught me off-guard.
I've never had such
a burning desire.
I can't tell you
how much I've enjoyed
watching you every day.
I'm fascinated by
how hard you train,
pushing your mind
and body to the limit
in the hopes of
reaching greater heights.
I find your passion
incredibly inspiring.
You've gone to
such great lengths.
To transform yourself into
the tantalizing specimen
you are today.
I can only imagine
how delicious you taste.
The aroma alone is so enticing
that I can't stop my body
from trembling with excitement!
Divin! So pure, so tasty!
Tres bien!
Ah, the delectable
flavor of adrenaline.
Condensed to the point
of absolute perfection,
it bursts forth from within
a wall of deliciousness!
The flavor profile
is so sophisticated,
so overwhelmingly pure,
that a mere hint has sent
my taste buds into a frenzy!
This man was dedicated,
and all that training
has paid off.
Would you look at these muscles?
I'm in awe of their
exquisitely lean proportions!
[TSUKIYAMA] I offer you
my eternal gratitude.
Thank you for devoting your life
to improving your physical form
so that I may feast on it today.
Now it's time.
You're going to
become a part of me,
and thus allow me
to shine even brighter!
What?
[CHIE]
Yes! I got the sh*t!
Hooray! I did it!
Woohoo! Go me!
[giggles]
I can't believe it!
I actually pulled it off!
Let's have a look.
How dare you, little girl?
You interrupted me during
my very first bite!
Oh wow, this'll be
an amazing showpiece!
I think you'll like it, Mister.
Look!
My. This photo
is truly outstanding!
You've captured
the unvarnished reality
of the moment.
The combination of
the sanctity of the meal
and the frenzy of emotion
felt right before--
Wait! It's a picture of me!
Yeah, it is.
Pretty cool, huh?
You're Shu Tsukiyama, aren't ya?
I'm Chie Hori.
Nice to meet ya.
[TSUKIYAMA]
Oh, yes.
The pleasure's all mine.
[gasps]
What the hell is going on?!
I would've never guessed
that we're high-school
contemporaries.
I know. I'm really short.
Somehow I knew
you had the scoop.
So I stalked you,
and it sure worked out for me.
Yes. What is it
you're after, Miss Chie?
[CHIE]
Nothin'. I've already got it.
Right! I wanted
to use this puppy
to take an amazing picture.
Yep. Now that
I've got it, I'm done.
Oh, come now,
you can't be serious.
I'd imagine you went
to a lot of trouble
to get the perfect sh*t.
And given its subject matter,
I doubt you'll
keep it to yourself.
Miss Chie, you listening?
Yeah, I heard you. Oh!
Are you saying you want me
to post that photo of you?
Sorry, but I can't
do that right now.
Non , non , that is most
definitely not what I meant.
I simply wanted
to discuss your intentions
because I don't
want there to be any-
Excuse me, Miss?
Can I also get a chocolate
sundae, please?
I wasn't listening
to you just then.
[sighs]
[TSUKIYAMA] I don't know
what it is about her,
but I've never found a human
so completely unappetizing.
I would like to ask you
something, Miss Chie.
[CHIE]
That was delicious!
I said I would like
to ask you something.
Nothing's stopping you.
I'm listening.
I'm not sure how to ask this,
so bear with me.
It's obvious that
enjoy photography,
but would you consider it
your driving passion?
Let me clarify.
Would you be willing
to risk your life to pursue it?
[CHIE]
Hmm?
I don't really think about
complicated stuff like that.
Well, I'm stuffed.
I should prob'ly be going now.
Thanks again for
the parfait. See ya!
Wait just a moment!
I'm not done talking to you--
Alrighty, here's that
chocolate sundae you ordered!
Chie! Hold it,
you little rodent!
Ah, pour l'amour de Dieu.
'Scuse me.
I've got your chocolate sundae-
It wasn't for me!
[sighs]
[SCHOOLGIRL A]
Hi, Tsukiyama!
Hope you're having
a good morning!
Bonjour, thank you
for the greetings, ladies.
They're like a chorus
of angels to my ears.
[SCHOOLBOY A]
What a tool.
[SCHOOLBOY B] For real.
Nobody talks like that.
I'm only saying what
everyone is thinking
about these beauties.
They deserve the admiration
of every man on campus.
I won't deny them.
You just jealous we don't
greet you every morning!
Heh. Quels imbéciles.
I apologize for
their ignorance, ladies.
I hope you can find it in
your hearts to forgive them.
You're the best, Tsukiyama!
You really are!
[TSUKIYAMA]
What're you doing, Miss Chie?
Oh hey, Tsukiyama.
Good morning.
[TSUKIYAMA]
Same to you.
Why were you hiding up there?
Ask me later. Bye!
Okay, I will.
Oh, Hori.
So, you know her?
We're not friends or anything,
but I've heard about her.
Because, well,
she's a bit eccentric.
She seems like a nice person.
Is she a friend of yours?
I suppose you
could call us friends.
Huh?
[MATSUMAE]
Tsukiyama?
Do you have a moment?
Master Shu.
Would you like me
to get rid of the girl?
[TSUKIYAMA]
Matsumae.
I appreciate your
concern, really I do.
However, this is my problem.
I assure you,
I can handle it myself.
Besides, if I can get past this,
I just may be able
to scale up my development.
I'm embarrassed
I didn't consider that.
Please forgive me for
being presumptuous, Master.
[TSUKIYAMA]
You're forgiven.
And you've made
your feelings clear,
but I'm afraid I simply
can't give up the fight yet.
But enough about that.
Mind if I sit here?
Be my guest.
[TSUKIYAMA]
Merci.
I couldn't help
but notice that you
and the diminutive photographer
have become quite friendly.
Honestly, I was
forced to befriend her
because she took a picture
of me while I was eating.
Are you kidding me?
No, I'm afraid not.
I saw it myself.
Now I'm stuck, Miss Ikaru.
Why didn't you k*ll her
when you had the chance?
Huh. Good question.
I suppose that would've
made my life easier.
However, I think
it's more entertaining
to get to know her
and see the world
through her viewfinder.
She's quite fascinating.
I can't believe you
allowed this to happen.
And yet, at the same time.
I'm not surprised.
This is just like you,
or rather, like your family.
They're so powerful,
they have influence over
both politics and business.
As their distinguished son,
you get to live a charmed life.
If you had been brought up
in a normal household,
you wouldn't dream
of going into the world
and making a spectacle
of yourself like you do now.
I'm amazed you've gone this
long without being found out.
You need to change
your outlook, Miss Ikaru.
You should live
your live boldly,
as though you're
no different than them.
'Cause believe it or not,
you're less likely to draw
unwanted attention that way.
Most humans go about their lives
without even realizing there
may be ghouls among them.
The thought never
crosses their mind.
[giggles]
I almost feel sorry for them.
[giggles]
Have you learned
anything new about her?
Chie Hori comes from an
ordinary, middle-class family.
An average student,
she somehow scored high
enough on her entrance exam
to earn a full scholarship.
However, her grades
have been suffering
since her enrollment.
She doesn't appear to be
very diligent in her studies.
Instead, she spends
time pursuing
her passion for photography.
I asked the
photography club's adviser
for an appraisal of her work.
I was told that
while some of her sh*ts
are absolutely terrible,
so bad they appear to
have been taken by a child,
others are supernal
works of art.
Thank you, Matsumae.
So her photography
is inconsistent,
and the same can be
said of her studies.
[MATSUMAE] I don't believe
this young lady warrants
your concern, Master Shu.
[TSUKIYAMA]
Belle mademoiselle.
It's time, my dear.
Let's find out
who you truly are.
[CHIE] I don't get it.
This is just a hospital.
[TSUKIYAMA]
Yes, indeed it is.
I thought you said that
you were gonna take me
to someplace interesting.
Don't tell me this is it.
I find hospitals fascinating
because they provide a glimpse
of the human condition.
They pride themselves
on their strength,
but they're
actually quite fragile.
Okay, I get it now!
You're tryin' to tell me
that there's something
wrong with you!
[TSUKIYAMA] Miss Chie.
Are you listening to me?
Huh?
Is that not it?
[BOY A]
Hey! Wait up!
[BOY B]
Wow! Look how far it's goin'!
There's something
I would like to address
before we begin our adventure.
I want to make it clear to you
that I have nothing
but love for humanity.
Yeah, you love 'em so
much that you eat 'em.
That's not what I meant,
there's no need to be crass.
I respect them.
Their ambition is enviable.
They don't have fangs or claws
yet they fought their way
to the top of the food chain
and now they're
the rulers of the land.
I can't help but wonder
where they get that strength
and determination.
That's nice and all,
but you do eat 'em, right?
That's beside the point.
There's nothing I want more than
to have a deeper
understanding of them.
It's a yearning
that drives me to madness.
This coffee's so hot
I can't even drink it.
Would you mind starting
over from the beginning?
Never mind.
Take a look at the old man
and nurse passing by.
What's special about them?
Here. I'll get it.
What did I tell you?
Why'd he do that?
It seems the old man
gets a kick out of
harassing young nurses.
They reprimand him each time,
but he continues to do it.
He won't remember his actions
or their warnings for long.
As if that weren't bad enough,
he's also a man of wealth.
Which means none of the nurses
can object too harshly.
I would like to extend
an invitation to you.
If you're feeling up for it,
meet me in the old man's
hospital room at midnight.
Let me clarify,
this is an invitation to
join me for dinner, Miss Chie.
You understand what
that means, don't you?
I'm inviting you
to step into my world,
of your own accord,
to witness an event
unlike anything
you've ever seen before.
You'll have the opportunity
to take some amazing photos.
[CHIE]
Count me in.
Good thing he's a sound sleeper.
This place is even fancier
than a five-star hotel.
It's a melon!
This would be
awesome on a parfait!
Ew, it's rotten.
Somebody's coming!
Uh-oh!
[NURSE]
Why's this melon on the ground?
Ungrateful bastard.
These gifts are too nice
for a dirty old man like him.
Nasty! These are stale.
I'll show you.
[NURSE] This is what you
get for leaving me
with rotten fruit
and stale cookies!
Hello?
Can you hear me, old man?
Come on!
Just respond already!
I've got other
patients to check on,
and I can't leave the room
until I know you're breathing.
There we go.
Wasn't so hard, huh?
You make me sick.
Why are you still alive?
Die! Creep!
A lecherous geezer like
you doesn't deserve to live!
Why are you still breathing?
Bastard!
Everyone hates you!
Do us a favor and die!
Who the hell are you?
What do you think you're doing?
Stop it!
She almost looks like an
angel in that white uniform.
Wouldn't you agree, Miss Chie?
Excuse me, who said
you could come in--
That attitude of yours
doesn't intimidate me.
I need you to stay quiet
while I chat
with the girl, okay?
Thank you, dear.
[TSUKIYAMA] Most nurses
are tender, caring souls,
but not this one.
Each night she
goes room to room,
abusing the patients
she doesn't like.
Remember earlier,
when I told you the
old man forgets his actions?
Well, he also forgets
what others have done to him.
He wakes up
with bruises and sores
but he can't for the life of him
remember what caused them.
As such,
the blame falls entirely
on the senile old man,
and that's the end of it.
It's an intriguing little
scenario, wouldn't you say?
[TSUKIYAMA] You know,
nurse, I think you and I
could be great friends.
Now I know it's rude
to eat in front of others,
but I'm absolutely famished.
In gourmet circles,
the skin of the elderly
is considered a delicacy.
Those who've tasted it claim
that the unique flavor
and texture are addictive.
They can't get enough!
[screams]
While the epidermis
is rather dry and rough.
The underside is
smooth and slippery,
still moist with blood.
The two textures
are drastically different
yet incredibly complimentary.
When they're combined
there's a unique astringency
that stimulates my taste buds.
What unparalleled harmony!
He's a ghoul!
Doctors say the average
lifespan of a man
is much shorter
than that of a woman.
And once they make it
to their nineties,
it drops significantly.
All this to say,
it's rare to come across
a man of your vintage.
I bet you had no idea
you were such a luxury!
Stop! I beg of--
[screams]
The dryness of the skin
has a chalkiness to it,
almost like powder!
The flavor's absolutely divine!
Help me!
I'll give you anything
you could possibly want
if you'll just save me
from this monster!
I've got money! And land!
I'll give you whatever you want!
Please, help me!
[laughs]
I'm amazed by your sense
of self-supremacy,
you're surrounded by suffering
yet you pay no heed
to the cries of others.
I find it rather endearing.
Yeah? Thank you very much.
[laughs]
Oh! Huh?
It's time to get down
to business, Miss Chie.
No more fun and games.
Your life is in my hands,
if I let go you will
most certainly die.
Funny thing about death,
it's the great equalizer.
It eventually
befalls every creature
in this imperfect world.
While there are those
who revere life,
I've no qualms about
taking the lives of others.
I think I've made that clear.
That look in your eyes.
I have a question
for you, mon chéri .
How does it feel knowing
that you're on
the brink of death?
You'd better
answer me, Miss Chie,
I'm not going to ask you again!
There's such a
nice breeze out here.
Oh, for crying out loud!
What the hell is wrong with you?
If you don't start
talking, you're dead!
How's it feel to
face your mortality?
Answer me!
[gasps]
Oh...
You think you can
walk out of here
like nothing happened?
Well, I won't allow it!
I'll expose your dirty secret!
I'll tell anyone who'll
listen about how you b*at me
and the other
patients every night!
I'll tell them
you steal from me!
And everything else you've done!
[NURSE]
Guess that leaves me no choice.
[OLD MAN]
Wha-What do you mean?
No! Please! Don't hurt me!
That hurt! Wait!
That means... I'm still alive!
How lucky!
Honestly, I kind of
think of you as a pet.
[CHIE]
Huh? Whaddya mean by that?
To be frank, when we first met,
I was surprised at how
unappetizing you were to me.
I couldn't make sense of it
until I realized humans
probably feel the same way
about their pets.
Let's make it official.
From this day forward,
you are going to be
my pet, Little Mouse.
[CHIE]
I don't want any part of it.
There's somethin'
I need to confess to you.
As a safety precaution,
I scheduled my computer
to upload the photos of you
onto the net later tonight.
I hope you're not offended.
My thought was
if I went missing,
then everyone would
know you're the culprit.
But since I'm still alive,
I should prob'ly cancel it.
For heaven's sake.
Then again, I didn't
bring my computer with me.
What should I do?
[TSUKIYAMA] Don't worry,
I'll pay for a taxi.
I'll get you home
to cancel the upload.
Huh? You're coming over
to my house, Tsukiyama?
Scandalous.
[TSUKIYAMA sighs]
I'm just dropping you off,
please don't make it
sound so sordid.
I want you to
contact me as soon as
you've cancelled it, okay?
I would hate to have
to take down the server.
[CHIE]
I'll let you know.
[TSUKIYAMA]
I'm serious, Miss Chie.
You mustn't forget.
[CHIE]
Don't worry, I've got this.
[TSUKIYAMA]
I certainly hope so.
[TSUKIYAMA] "Tragedy at
the university hospital.
Patient found brutally m*rder*d"
Unfortunately, it seems the
crime's being pinned on me.
I am absolutely heartbroken.
Well, let's be honest,
you are the one
who got the ball rolling.
[TSUKIYAMA]
Non, non, mon amie!
Even if I hadn't stepped in,
the villainous vixen
would have k*lled
the old man eventually.
Ah! Oh, yeah!
Speaking of that crazy nurse,
I went by the hospital
to check in on her.
You have some interesting
pastimes, Miss Chie.
She played the part
of the victim
and won the sympathy
of the hospital staff.
And her luck doesn't end there,
turns out she's
now dating a doctor
who she'd had a crush
on for quite a while.
She looked happier
than I'd ever seen her.
Well, I suppose there's
nothing more powerful
than a tragic queen.
Non?
There will come a day
when her past
catches up with her.
I can hardly wait.
[TSUKIYAMA] I can't help
but feel disappointed.
But I know the ultimate delicacy
is out there somewhere,
waiting for me.
[TSUKIYAMA]
And someday, I will find it.