01x05 - Episode 5

[bunniefuu]

Hey!

Look.

They're like us.

CAR SIX

Why's it here?

Nice to meet you,

car five passengers.

Come in.

We had many troubles initially,
just like you.

However,

we worked together and got this far.

Our kitchen.

The bathroom is over there.

Wait, is that...?

Yes, it's a bath tub.

Would you like to give it a try?

Come in.

Wow.

Allow us to introduce ourselves.

Mr. Uemura here is a building contractor.

And that's Mr. Kakogawa.

We couldn't have done this without them.

Hey! What happened?

Were you stabbed?

Mr. Yamamoto is a CEO for an IT company.

He's our leader.

I'm no leader.

I just facilitate everyone's suggestions.

I'm grateful everyone's
been so cooperative.

Huh... I'm glad you're having fun.

We had one of ours get hurt by one of you.

I don't trust you.

Please allow me to apologize for that.

I'm terribly sorry!

I didn't know.

I just found someone, and couldn't tell
if they were friendly, hostile,

or a future inhabitant.

When he...

When Masaru told us,

that there was another car with
passengers struggling to survive like us,

I wanted to come offer my apology.

Everyone's on edge after
everything that's happened.

I was hoping

we could work together.

I'll deliver your message to our people.

May I ask you your names?

I'm Shirahama.

Mr. Kayashima.

And Ms. Hatano.

Hatano.

She's my fiancé.

We were on the train together
that morning, when this happened...

Um, yes.

Nice to meet you.

It's nice you were together.

You mentioned a future inhabitant earlier.

Why do you think this is the future?

Because we have evidence.

We talked it over.

Now we'd like your thoughts.

Why did we end up here?

And

how can we get back home?

Go back home?

You think we can get back?

If there's a way here,

then there must be a way back.

Back in school, I had an annoying teacher.

He told me I always seemed
dissatisfied and angry.

"What do you think anger becomes?"

"Regret."

-All our savings?
-They said I qualified for the loan.

How stupid are you?

For example, angry at
being born into a loser family.

-I have your order.
-You're late.

Angry at how I work so hard
but life never gets easier.

Your change.

Hey, are you interested
in working at our bar?

HELP WANTED, GIRL'S BAR

You're so cute, Nana.

Yes, obviously.
I've told you so many times!

Those are so cute.

-They're so cute.
-Super cute!

Angry that I know
I'm better than all of you.

Did you change your nails?

Tell me your favorite shops.

Sure. You're really good.

Really?

Can I hire you again?

Really?

I'm Rena.

Thanks.

Please come again.

That's Senpai's client, isn't it?

She stole her?

What a b*tch.

She just started here.

I'll never have regrets.

The past and future don't matter.

I'll live for the present.

Everyone's really gone.

Freaking awesome!

And yet...

A way back home?

Is that possible?

We can get back home?

There's a way back?

No, they're still building
a theory right now.

But they've been working on it.

They shared these with us.

Wow! Fish!

Look! Fish!

Our first protein besides frog!

Sounds shady!

Seems kinda shady to say
we can make it back home.

Yeah.

Plus, they hurt one of us.

Just saying, be wary.

But if there's a way back home,
I'd like to learn more about it.

Hey, what did this Mr. Yamamoto say?

They found something.

Found what?

A ship.

The fourth day after we arrived,

we found that ship.

I have a boating license.

When I tried using that radio,

I managed to find a connection.

-What?
-A connection to where?

It was cutting in and out,
so I couldn't hear clearly

but I think it was somewhere in Canada.

They said it was 2060.

2060?

2060?

No way.

This is Japan isn't it?

How'd this happen?

From what I managed to gather,

in 2026, three years after
the year we left,

there was an unforeseen disaster.

An asteroid,

in other words, a meteorite, made impact.

A meteorite?

There was a sudden shockwave

when a meteorite 500 meters
in diameter struck the Pacific.

It flooded the coastal cities of Japan,
North and South America, and Australia.

It triggered earthquake activities,

and the impact kicked up debris
into the stratosphere,

cutting off sunlight

which prevented crops from growing.

An impact winter.

But something actually caused
the meteorite to fall.

What was it?

Space debris.

I've heard of that! Debris!

What is it?

Space garbage.

Garbage?

Not regular garbage.

Like non-operational satellites or
a rocket's propulsion system.

There are several thousand tons of their
fragments floating around Earth.

If the debris hits anything,

even something this tiny, hits with
the same force as a speeding car.

I read it in a manga
called Space Zombie Forever!

Heard of it?

Nope.

-Space Zombies? What's the premise?
-Well, there are Space Zombies...

Back during our time period,

the government supported
the privatization of space.

Almost every week

they'd announce a new satellite launch
or space station project.

The developed nations
all competed with each other.

Tatsuya.

You came.

Yeah, well, you blew up my phone.

Sorry.

What did you want?

Where are you staying now?

A friend's place.

And work?

You have a job?

I'd love a referral somewhere.

Do you know a place
who'll hire a minor out of juvy

whose family went missing?

Want to work here?

One such asteroid exploration
vessel was struck by debris,

crashed into an asteroid,

and changed its trajectory.

Do things like that really happen?

They do.

It happened.

In other words,

it wasn't a natural disaster,
it was man-made.

After I heard that,

I thought

this must be fate.

Something happened.

We were brought here by some
chain of events.

And

we learned Japan's...

No,

the whole world's future.

This has to mean something.

Let's go back,

and warn them about this future.

To our family,

to our loved ones.

I want to go home.

I want to see my parents.

Well,

that's impossible!

But we have to do it!

The radio is out now,

but I send out an SOS signal every day.

I'd like any information you have.

Information?

Anything!

I'd like us to share all information.

Let's go home together!

Please!

EXTINGUISH FIRE

There could be a reason.

Huh?

A reason why we came here

and learned the future.

YUTO

If we can really return,

we do everything to change this future.

Yeah.

That's our mission.

Hey.

Hold on.

It's not like we know a way
to get back or anything yet.

And then change the future?

That's gonna be impossible.

Even if it's impossible,

I won't lose hope.

That's the most we can do now.

What the hell is that twinkle
in your eyes?

If we make it back somehow,

what do you want to do?

We made a promise to go
get okonomiyaki together, didn't we?

Yes, at your favorite place.

That day could actually come.

If it does, you should come with us.

Okay, sure.

Even if that were true,

that day will never come.

Huh?

Why not?

If we ever return,

we'll all just go back to our lives.

We won't see each other.

I get why you want a reason
we're here now.

By saying we have a mission,

I think you just want to make
yourself feel better.

I won't believe it.

I don't think we'll get back.

Here.

A cherry blossom.

They were in full bloom.

Yeah.

I remember.

When I look at cherry blossoms,
it reminds me of school.

The first time I went through the gates
after becoming a teacher,

they were scattering.

The falling petals looked like snow.

Then,

we'll need to keep this safe.

Here.

Thank you.

-Ring this up please.
-Okay.

Welcome.

Welcome.

Hello.

How've you been?

Good.

I was able to go back to teaching
thanks to you.

I see.

Have a seat.

What do you want?

Would you like to come out with me today?

What?

You want to hang?

Um, together?

Why with you?

It's not just me.

Mr. Shirahama too.

Come on, let's go to that
okonomiyaki place together.

Me too?

I mean...

I...

Good morning.

Come on, youngster.

Huh? What?

The other group is teaching us
how to make the thing.

-Quickly!
-W-Wait!

Hurry up!

My body hurts...

-There's a hole.
-What?

Hey, folks!

We need some help carrying the tub!

A bath tub?

Yes.

Something we all desperately want.

Yeah, we all stink like hell.

It's Mr. Kayashima.

Yes! The most dependable man is here!

What's this?

Yay!

Mr. Kayashima.

I heard some rumors
that you're actually dependable.

-You heard wrong.
-I heard you helped when I was injured.

Thank you.

I didn't do much.

But he's a bit of a contrarian,

so be careful how you approach him.

That's true.

-Hey Mr. Contrarian!
-What?

I want you to know,

I'm extremely motivated now.

Once we fix things up,
we'll work with the others.

We analyze why we came here,

and find a way back home.

Leave leadership and management to me.

I feel like I've finally found
what I need to do.

What a great president!

Yay!

So, anyway,

help us carry this tub over to that river.

Huh? What?

Properly now. We say "Yes."

Yes, ma'am.

Okay, grab the tools and let's go!

-Time to make a tub!
-Be careful!

I haven't eaten yet.

Feels so good!

This is amazing!

Hey, everyone!

Over here.

Coming!

You know,

everyone's so enthusiastic.

Yeah.

It's hilarious.

Do they seriously think we can get back?

But,

having a bath tub would be nice, right?

What? Are you trying to make me help?

No way, I'll break a nail.

That's true.

My nails are a mess.

Let me see them.

Huh?

-But they're dirty...
-Just come here.

Come on.

Thanks.

All done.

I'm a genius!

They're so pretty.

Thank you so much.

Sometimes I feel
like painting other's nails.

But this is the last time I do this.
It's a waste.

If you ever get back to our world,

I'm sure your customers will be happy.

I mean, look how pretty you make them.

Mr.Tanaka?

W-What're you doing here old man?

I found it.

This was originally mine,
so I'm taking it with me.

Creepy.

I'm home.

Ah! I thought everyone would be gone,

but I was wrong.

This was all I could get.

It's still precious resources.

We need to cherish it.

If we want to survive, Meepo,

we do whatever it takes.

MAN STABBED TO DEATH AT KITASENJU STATION

Alright!

Is this enough?

I think so.

Let's gather them up.

-Okay.
-Okay.

Here.

Thank you.

Huh?

Your nails.

Ms. Rena did them for me.

Oh, really?

As expected!

Well spotted, Mr. Fiancé.

I'm sorry about that.

I thought it would help.

It's fine, it was very reassuring.

I was happy.

Yay.

You got a nice escape.

Ow!

Yes, you're right.

I don't have a fiancé
let alone a boyfriend back home.

So it was nice to hear it,
even if it's pretend.

You poor thing.

No wonder you want an escape.

You have a girlfriend back home,
don't you?

He does?

What?

I saw her.

-She gave you a ride to the station.
-I can take you.

Have you been together long?

Well,

I wonder.

-You got it wrong.
-I'm going to carry some over.

Naoya and I aren't like that.

I'm just the owner of this salon,

and Naoya is running it for me.

When I thought about branching out,
I left him in charge.

He was pretty popular.

That's all.

-Really?
-Yeah.

I figured you two were together.

Seriously?

The detergent.

The detergent is right over there.

Thanks.

Although, I suppose

I might've been a little into him.

You know,

Naoya doesn't open up to anyone.

Part of him doesn't trust others.

It's like he's closed the doors
to his heart,

and he's always on his own.

-Ms. Sumire!
-Yes?

Ah, thank you, give me a second.

Ready, one, two.

-Hold on.
-Whoa, that's dangerous.

-A little more.
-Okay.

Can you secure that side?

Sure.

-Okay?
-Yes!

Ready? Here we go.

-Ready to lift!
-Yes!

One, two...

-Heave-h*!
-Be careful!

It's finally finished!

It's our bath tub!

Curtains too.

They look just like them!

Looks good!

-Looks good.
-Okay! Nice area!

-So cool!
-Amazing!

I'm so happy!

Who gets to go in first?

Yes, finally, my first bath in...

Kato-chan?

Yone-chan?

Hold on, I just dipped my feet in. What?

You're coming in anyway?

-I mean, I'm already naked!
-W-Wait!

Awesome!

It feels so good!

Isn't this lit?

I'm not sure how to use that word,
but yeah.

Wow, you need to loosen up!

Are they in there together?

They're so close.

What?

Nothing.

You're cuter without makeup.

Hey.

What's your name?

It's Akashi.

Shugo Akashi.

Akashi.

It feels so good.

Come join me.

There's not enough room.

Hey, Kazuma.

Need more hot water?

Maybe a little more.

Copy that.

Thank you.

I feel alive again!

Don't shout like that.

Mr. Kayashima?

It's Shirahama.

I know it's you.

Have you taken a bath yet?

I'm waiting to do it under the stars.

It's so beautiful.

It's so beautiful, yet...

There aren't any people left.

I wonder if they all died.

Or maybe

they abandoned Earth for the moon.

Where did they go?

I owe them my life.

Owe who?

When I was at my lowest,

feeling sorry for myself...

I am truly very sorry.

I thought about quitting altogether.

When I said that,

they told me I should.

If you can't handle it anymore,
go ahead and quit.

But...

There's a reason.

A reason you were saved.

Ow.

So you gotta tough it out

until you find it.

EXTINGUISH FIRE

YUTO

Back then,

I made it through...

Thank you for waiting.

I'm glad!

Because of her.

Going back to change the future,

honestly, part of me doubts it's possible.

But I was saved

in that moment.

And now I found the reason

why I came here.

We have to do it.

We can't fail.

Just go forward.

I feel the same.

I want to see

my brother.

I want to save him too.

I do, but...

You gotta stop with that.

After everything that's happened,

you know what the hardest thing is?

Having your expectations betrayed.

So when I hear you being so hopeful,

it just pisses me off.

YUTO

I had no idea.

That okonomiyaki place

is where she worked.

The place where that special person

who saved Mr. Shirahama is.

Maybe you were right.

Maybe

I was trying to escape reality.

I'm so stupidly optimistic.

Idiot.

Stupid, dumb, idiot.

It's fine.

I don't need your consoling.

No, I mean it.

You're really dumb.

Am I?

That girl,

she's in the past.

Literally the past.

You're the one by his side now.

So stop crying over it.

Wait, could it be...

are you consoling me?

No, not really.

I was about to console you instead.

At what timing?

I knew it.

You're nice.

No, I'm not.

By the way, could you
wash and style my hair?

Don't get carried away.

Freaking amazing.

Hey, Mr. Contrarian.

Yes?

Ms. President?

Yes.

You know,

I saw you.

You said those nice things to Ms. Hatano.

Before we get into that, could you
not call me Mr. Contrarian?

You've got good taste.

What do you mean?

I like Ms. Hatano too.

It's not like that.

She's totally not my type.

I just find her harmless.

It's fun to tease her.

You know, Mr. Contrarian.

Stop calling me that!

You know what that's called?

Love!

Say what?

In this situation?

We're struggling to survive as it is.

I think those feelings are all part
of life, struggling or not.

If anything,

it's proof you're alive.

Stone?

Yes.

I saw the other group burying
some type of stone.

To hide it.

A stone?

A crystal?

I've never seen a rock like this.

I don't know what it is either,

but like that guy said,
it could be some fragment

that's related to something
important or whatever.

Let's leave it be just in case.

I will continue to bring you
information like this,

so perhaps you might be willing
to share some of your food?

Help yourself.

Thank you.

Who are they?

Hey.

What're you doing?

I'm sorry.

Mr. Yamamoto told us to look
for some stones.

Stones?

It could be a key to returning home.

What?

What do you mean?

Let's go.

Hold on.

Ms. Rena!

You okay?

Ms. Rena?

Where're you going?

Ms. Rena!

Are you going to the other car?

It's too dangerous to go alone.

Don't worry, I just want to talk.

-Huh? Talk?
-With their leader.

What's he mean a way back?

It doesn't exist. Sounds shady.

What? Wait!

A way back home?

Did they find something?

We can make it back?

I'm fine staying here.

I don't have to go back.

This is where I belong.

Why?

You seem to be doing well.

What?

You can even afford to worry about me.

Praising my nails.

Saying customers are waiting for me?

Well, there aren't. You dumb?

I don't need them.

Family, friends, boyfriends,
I was always the one who left.

Nobody's waiting.

-You just think that.
-No.

I'm fine with it.

You're strongest when alone.

Strongest?

Yeah.

The strongest.

So rather than go back and be irritated,
I'll survive here

and become something special.

Think about it.

Here,

we're special just by living.

How awesome is that?

So,

I'm going to go ask them if they're
really planning on returning to our world.

-It's too dangerous by yourself!
-I'm fine.

-I'll go too!
-Just leave me alone!

Suspect is in their 20s or 30s.

Has blonde hair,
was seen wearing a black hat.

How scary, Meepo.

It's a m*rder suspect.

What do you want?

I'm sorry.

We're back.

-Good work.
-Thanks.

Let go!

Let go!

Hey!

The other guys attacked us!

I was with Ms. Hatano, and we found
a dead body with blonde hair!

Then they...

Dead body? What do you mean?
What happened?

-I don't know.
-Where's Ms. Hatano?

I don't know.

Here.

Someone left them behind.

I think I learned
what kind of person you are now.

You're kind.

Mr. Kayashima.

You're a good hairstylist.

Stay away!

You there!

See.

Having friends makes you weaker.

I'll never regret anything.

If I don't care about anyone,

if I don't fall in love,

You there!

...then nothing...

Nothing can scare me.

Stay away!

Ms. Hatano!

She was attacked by one of you.

You saw too much.

Somebody help!

I'm sure your fiancé will rescue you.

This will start a w*r.

This is on you.

Crush each other, this is w*r.

This is w*r!

Let's stop fighting.