01x02 - You Want to Know.

[bunniefuu]

[YUKI]

My body feels hot.

I'm panting for breath.

The blood is racing

in my veins.

My heart feels full,

like it's about to burst.

I know this feeling.

It's a familiar rush

that I last felt

facing dozens of enemies

at once.

But this time, the situation

is so different.

My body still moved on its own,

but for another reason.

Why?

What in the world happened?

What could have caused

my body to react in such a way?

I need to know.

Hey, there.

Good morning.

[yawning]

[HITOYOSHI] Uh?

Whoa, the trash is in bags!

It seemed necessary

to reduce the overall volume

of garbage,

so I chopped it up

into tiny little pieces.

Oh, heck yeah!

Less trash

without lifestyle changes!

You are much appreciated,

Ms. Servant.

Hm.

EPISODE 2: YOU WANT TO KNOW.

Unbelievable.

Some jerk had the nerve

to dump this puppy

in front of my house.

What do they think this is,

a pet hotel?

[YUKI]

Master Hitoyoshi.

There appears to be a letter.

"I bought this dog

thinking it was

one of those

forever-little Pomeranians,

but turns out he's gonna be

a very big boy.

I decided to drop him off

at a rich-looking home,

so congratulations, you!

Please take good care of him,

'kay?"

How selfish can you be?

And they're just so flippant

about puppy abandonment!

[HITOYOSHI] Seriously,

what would have happened

if we couldn't keep pets here?

- [Agemochitaro sighs]

- Good boy.

Do you intend to adopt him?

Yeah. I don't really have

much of a choice, do I?

He's so little.

If he stays out here

in the middle of summer,

he could die.

And I don't know anyone

who'd be willin'

to take him in.

Even the small.

Huh?

[YUKI] So long

as the desire to live is strong

one can cling to life

no matter the circumstances.

That animal instinct.

It teaches us

to survive at all costs.

Saving a life out of pity

is dangerous.

Are you prepared to pay

a heavy toll for that mercy?

This forsaken puppy was always

bound to wind up abandoned.

His existence,

one of abject meaninglessness.

Such vulnerable creatures

are doomed to perish

in the wild

if they do not rise

to the challenge

of becoming strong

in the face of despair.

If you carelessly save his life

the consequences

of that decision

may one day come back

to haunt you.

[whining]

Master Hitoyoshi,

will you be able

to bear that responsibility?

Um, wellI dunno.

I don't really understand

that sort of thing.

Hear me out.

You went out of your way

to save my life yesterday.

And I know

it wasn't outta pity.

When we see a life in danger

our human instincts take over

and we act

before even thinking.

It's instant like magic.

Our human instinct?

Besides, I know what

it's like to be left behind

and this boy deserves

so much better.

All right. Enough standing

around out in the heat.

I say it's time we finish

our garbage-bag mission.

'Cause if we're not inside soon

we'll get cooked

like microwave ramen.

[Hitoyoshi chuckles]

You've gotta be the sweetest

little pudgeball ever, huh?

You know you want in.

No, thank you. I decline.

I'm fine here.

You mean miles away?

That's preposterous.

Look! So fluffy!

Huh?

Mm.

You're not

really afraid of dogs

are you, Ms. Servant?

[YUKI]

HuhN-No, I mean.

Well, maybe just a little bit,

yes.

Not a lot. Just barely.

It is hardly any amount

worthy of note.

[HITOYOSHI]

She's so cute.

[YUKI]

H-However, if that is an order.

If this is what you require,

Master Hitoyoshi.

[HITOYOSHI] You don't have

to force it or anything!

But why are you so afraid?

I suppose it stems from

an experience in my childhood.

My former mentor.

[YUKI]

In the name of training,

he left me alone

on the mountainside

filled with ferocious

wild dogs.

Well that'll do the trick

all right.

Sort of complicates matters

with this little guy here,

doesn't it?

What should I do.

[gasps]

[HITOYOSHI] I do. I do. I do.

I do. I do. I do. I do.

Please forgive my uselessness.

I'm drowning in my shame.

[HITOYOSHI] Hey, there's

nothing to be ashamed about!

It's just, I was thinking

I may need to ask you

to bear with us.

I hate the idea of him

being abandoned again.

Huh.

Even if I tried

to find him a family,

something like that

would take a whole lotta time.

And I don't want him

being passed around

like a hot potato.

-[YUKI] Master Hitoyoshi,

-Huh?

on second thought,

may I try

holding the fanged beast?

Ms. Servant,

I'm glad

that you're giving it a try.

That said,

if it's too overwhelming,

I understand.

There's nothing

I can't overcome.

[HITOYOSHI]

He's remarkably well-behaved.

What about him scares you?

Do you not see.

Merciless claws!

Ferocious fangs!

Murderous eyes!

And that's just the start.

Right. When I look at him

the only thing I see is

a big ol' mochi cake.

Mochi?

Are you referring to the chewy

confection composed of rice?

[HITOYOSHI]

That's the stuff!

[Yuki squealing]

[HITOYOSHI]

I have a hunch most people

would agree

with that assessment.

[Yuki gasps]

[HITOYOSHI]

Relax, he's just play biting!

It's a puppy thing!

He comes in peace.

Please don't throw him!

[Yuki panting]

That was

a really good first try.

[YUKI] Apologies.

I am utterly pathetic.

Huh? Oh.

Our chompy little buddy here

must be teething.

[panting]

[YUKI] You're in danger

of upsetting the beast!

[HITOYOSHI]

It's fine, I'll survive.

All right. Let's go run

some puppy errands.

Sure. Yes, sir.

♪

ANIMAL HOSPITAL

[YUKI]

"A hospital for animals?"

Yep!

He seems pretty healthy

but I figure it's still better

to be safe than sorry.

♪

[indistinct chatter]

[HITOYOSHI] Ms. Servant,

how 'bout we visit

the shop next door?

[YUKI]

Of course.

CHEWING BONE

♪

Aw, do you see how she's

really trying her best for you,

little buddy?

Isn't that nice?

[barks]

Thanks for all your help.

Now our new friend

has everything he needs

to be happy.

I do hope you are aware

that you are an unusually

kind soul.

[HITOYOSHI]

Huh?

Until now there was no one

even remotely like you

in my whole entire life.

I lived in a frigid world

in which failure

was not an option.

I think that's why

every time

you're so kind to me.

I can't help but feel

this strange distance

between us, Hitoyoshi.

Before we met,

I was always expected to do

whatever was asked of me.

But now all of the things

that you've been requesting

are brand new experiences

for me.

Every time,

despite my efforts, I fail you.

I feel lost

and simply don't understand.

In this sorry state

what hope do I have

of ever becoming someone

who you truly need?

I don't get it.

It's not as though

this is my first time

being expendable.

Back then, we had to fight

over a dwindling number

of places to belong,

like a sick game

of musical chairs.

For pawns like us,

age and gender

meant nothing

to those in power.

Skill was all that mattered.

If I wanted to belong

there was only one thing

I needed to do.

YOKOYA

But it's different now.

What I'm capable of,

everything I did to get here,

it's all meaningless.

That canine is lucky

to have found you.

I wish we'd met as children.

If only I had known sooner

how this world can overflow

with kindness.

How warm it can be.

Then it might

have been possible

for me to become

who you want me to be.

Am I truly allowed

to belong here?

Am I not useless

in a world filled

with the dazzling light of day?

If ya ask me, Ms. Servant.

Whoa, heel!

Don't tug the leash while

we're trying to have a moment!

Now, where was I?

Oh, right!

It sounds like

you wanna quit your job.

Live your days

as a normal girl.

No more k*lling? Not ever?

Just try it on.

That was my takeaway.

Oh, man.

Yeah, I'm all tangled up now.

[YUKI]

Stop being an assassin.

Be normal.

♪

[YUKI] Somehow it had

never crossed my mind.

Being an assassin

was my entire identity.

That's what

I've always been told.

That in order

for someone like me

to serve a purpose

and feel needed.

I had to k*ll and k*ll

and k*ll.

That k*lling people

was the only way.

But what if

[HITOYOSHI]

Whoa!

Take a look!

The sunset's so pretty tonight.

♪

[YUKI] If I can only find

a sense of belonging

outside of my unique skillset,

I wonder,

could I get to know him?

And maybe

get to know this warm,

sunny world as well?

I wonder if such a thing

is possible.

Gotta say,

when you first showed up

at my door, I was scared.

In fact, I actually found you

really intimidating.

[gasps]

Huh?

Sorry!

It's just that I'm not used

to being around

assassin types, y'know?

But now I know a bit better.

Spending this time with you

showed me what you really are.

Ms. Servant, in your heart

of hearts, you're a good girl.

You think so?

A good girl?

[laughs]

[YUKI]

Master Hitoyoshi,

please tell me everything

that I need to do

if I'm to be a normal girl.

Huh?

Uh, you're kinda putting me

on the spot with this.

Oh, got one!

I have noticed you always

seem to be worried

about making mistakes

and you should let that go.

Remember how you said

all of this is very new to you?

Well,

when trying something new,

it's normal to make mistakes.

So, you can relax.

[sea gull squawking]

[Ms Servant chopping]

[YUKI]

My theory was correct.

This method chops

the cabbage quickly and evenly

and there's no need

to mentally prepare.

Maybe being normal

is about efficiency.

Okonomiyaki, I wonder

what kind of food it is.

I have heard that the sauce

is the main part of the dish.

It's not fried,

and it requires cabbage.

How very intriguing.

I bet cabbage will pair

beautifully with the sauce.

Huh?

[panting]

Impossible!

How could this fell beast

manage to sneak up on me?

Now I understand.

You are no mere dog!

[squeal]

Are you attempting

to communicate hunger?

[YUKI] I managed

to decipher his feelings.

This must be

part of being normal, as well.

Hey, you two!

-What's wrong?

-Nothing.

[HITOYOSHI] Aw, look at him

get his eat on!

-Good job!

-Thanks.

You filling up that tummy,

buddy?

[chuckles]

You've got an incredible

appetite.

Better watch the waistline.

Your tummy's all round

and squishy!

You really are like mochi,

aren't you?

You are just like mochi.

Huh. It's too perfect.

-Huh?

-This li'l guy's name

Agemochitaro!

MOCHI IS DELICIOUS!!!

Whatchoo think?

That's a wonderful name

for the beast.

[barks]

All right! I can tell

you love your new name, too.

It's easy to remember and gives

off a sense of intimidation,

which is perfect for him.

[chuckles]

Think so?

You chopped the cabbage, right?

That's a huge help!

Thank ya a bunch.

Sure. My pleasure.

You're getting the hang of this

and becoming a great maid!

Aw!

I'll go and take over

dinner duty from here.

Aw, what's up, Agemochitaro?

You wanna play, that it?

I'm sorry, buddy.

It'll have to wait

'til after dinner.

[barks]

I know, I know.

Would you like me

to watch over him?

What? Are you sure?

You don't have

to force yourself.

I'll be fine.

I wish to be a normal girl.

You've said so yourself,

correct?

He's just a well-behaved puppy.

And yet all I see

when I look at him

is a ferocious wild dog

out to hurt me.

Master, I have learned

of normalcy from you.

I am truly following your lead

on this journey of mine.

To be honest, I find it hard

to shake the fear.

But even so, I trust you.

I choose to believe you.

Ms. Servant,

sounds like a plan!

And I'm gonna believe in you,

too.

Believe in you.

Believe in you. Believe in you.

[YUKI]

Right! Leave it to me!

May I try holding the creature?

Have at it!

Is his belly made of mochi?

I mean, not literally.

He's made of dog.

[YUKI]

He's so small and warm.

[HITOYOSHI] In fact, I actually

found you really intimidating.

But now I know a bit better.

Spending this time with you

showed me what you really are.

Ms. Servant, in your heart

of hearts you're a good girl.

[YUKI] I understand

how you felt before.

[HITOYOSHI]

Hm?

It's kind of embarrassing

to think

I was ever afraid of him.

[chuckles]

♪

KATSUDA'S SAUCE

This okonomiyaki, so yummy!

The sauce, so good.

Also the dough

goes so well with the cabbage

and heaven sauce.

[HITOYOSHI] It's so good she

reverted to a kindergartener.

[YUKI]

Okonomiyaki, so good.

[chuckles] I'm guessing you're

up for round two, then?

-Huh

-Huh?

I couldn't possibly trouble you

for something so selfish.

[HITOYOSHI] Your lips say no,

but your plate says yes.

OKONOMIYAKI FLOUR

It's normal to be

a little selfish

about the things you like.

And that means

it is perfectly all right

to want more okonomiyaki!

I see. If you insist,

I must comply.

So if you've got

any other selfish requests

keep 'em coming

while I'm at it!

You've done enough.

[HITOYOSHI]

Consider it a special reward

for being so brave

with Agemochitaro!

[YUKI]

If you don't mind.

I would like for you to give me

a name as well.

Just like you chose

one for him, Master.

Really?

You want me to name you?

I do. You did name the beast,

after all.

Oh, man.

I'm not sure I'll be able

to rise to the challenge,

but I'll try.

Hmm.

It's tough coming up

with something

on the spot like this.

When's your birthday,

Ms. Servant?

[YUKI] I'm not sure

of the date exactly

but it was during

a very cold winter.

I faintly remember

being told about it.

That I was born on

a record-breaking snow day.

[HITOYOSHI] Winter!

That gives me an idea.

How about Yuki? As in "snow"?

Huh!

[MENTOR] A name of snow

for a cold-blooded k*ller,

"Xue."

[HITOYOSHI]

You know something?

I can't help but love snow!

So pure and beautiful.

Isn't it kind of exciting

to watch the snow as it falls?

[Yuki (young) laughing]

And there's more, did ya know

snow is actually warm?

Snow is warm? How so?

[HITOYOSHI]

I heard about it somewhere.

When the snow gathers

on the field,

the dirt and seeds beneath it

somehow don't freeze.

And when springtime

comes around, they bloom.

If you ask me,

the snow must protect them

by keeping 'em nice and warm.

♪

[YUKI]

Why did my body react

of its own volition

on that fateful day?

Why did I feel such warmth

overflowing from

the world around me?

And why does this person

move my heart

so completely and easily?

If I stay here, if I spend

more time with him like this,

I have a feeling

I might be able to find

the answers to these questions.

[chuckles]

Yuki.

Thank you for gracing me

with such a wonderful name,

Master Hitoyoshi.

[YUKI]

Yuki. Yuki.

[Yuki giggles]

[HITOYOSHI] She's smiling

like a normal girl.

[doorbell rings]

I ADOPTED A DOG.

HIS NAME'S AGEMOCHITARO.

HE'S TOO CUTE!

[RIKO]

Big Brother!

It's me, Riko!