02x01 - Ai Comes to the Yozakura Family / Mini Kyoichiro

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Whoa.

Well? How's it going?

Looks like it's just about to end.

Curse you!

Yozakura!

How dare you demolish my lab!

You're gonna pay!

Oh, wow, that giant robot's so sick!

So you even made that thing, too?

Big Bro Taiyo, you got this!

Huh! Scurrying around like that!

What the-

Mission accomplished.

All right!

He pretty much crushed it, eh?

Huh?

Hey, Big Sis Shion, can you give me
a copy of that video later?

Sure, sure.

Good job, Taiyo.

Thanks for all your hard work!

You were so cool, Taiyo!

Yeah, yeah!

You, too, Kengo.

And thank you, too, Nanao.

Are you okay, Taiyo?

Uh, yes.

I'm fine.

Huh! Using your Blooming
on an opponent this ordinary!

You've still got a long way to go.

Big Bro?

S-Sorry about that.

Taiyo, it's true that Blooming
puts a lot of strain on the body.

It's not a good idea to overuse it.

Big Bro Taiyo, don't overdo it, okay?

Taiyo! You guys!

Good work, everyone!

Mutsumi?

You must be exhausted!

It's late now, so come on home,
and let's have dinner!

Sure, got-

Mutsumi!

Sorry we're running late!

Big Bro will be coming home right-

Big Sis Shion, you can cut that part out.

Sure thing.

Huh?
- Huh?

HINAGIKU RIN

Hey, long time no talk!

It's been a long time, Big Sis Rin.

What's going on?

Oh, well, I need to ask you
for a favor, see.

MISSION: YOZAKURA FAMILY

MISSION 28: AI COMES TO
THE YOZAKURA FAMILY/ MINI-KYOICHIRO

Thanks for coming in this rain.

How have you been?

My little Futaba!

Good to see that we're both doing well.

Aww, you're so heartless.

Never mind that.

Oh, hey, that's right.

Like I told you over the phone,
take care of Ai for me, okay?

Roger that.

Th-Thank you
for looking after me.

Can I just call you Ai?

Let's be friends now, okay?

My bad.
She's still something of a nervous wreck.

No offense.

Well, that's only to be expected.

Ai never went to kindergarten or anything,
and Tanpopo was a closed-off community.

I just want her
to gain some social skills.

If I could,
I'd keep her with me for a while,

but I can't be there for her 24/7,
you know?

That won't be a problem at all.

There's always someone around
in this house.

Thanks.

I'm sure it will be good for Ai.

Hey, don't look so sad.

I'll stop by as much as I can. Okay?

For real?

Sure. I promise you.

Okay.

And so, Ai came to the Yozakura family.

My, my.

Seriously, you're such a worrywart,
Big Sis Rin!

Well, hey.

So how's Ai doing?

Not like she'd change overnight, you know.

I guess not.

Ai! How have you been?

It's Big Sis Rin!

Here. It's a hat with holes for your ears.

Wow! Thank you, Taiyo!

So cute! That looks so good on you, Ai!

What, they're as thick as thieves now?

Ai was really timid at first…
- Come on over.

…but it's like something flipped
the husband-and-wife switch in those two.

And before we knew it,
she'd really warmed to them!

This place has smaller classes,
so it might be easier for shy little Ai?

It has extended hours,
which will help if my missions run late.

We've been looking into
which kindergarten to send her to.

Like parents and child?

This place is famous
for its delicious school meals.

Oh, but there are tons
of family events at this one.

That sounds like fun!

I've got time next week
and the week after,

so I'll go to both orientations
and open houses.

Undeniably a husband-and-wife convo!

The moronic eldest son isn't here.

What?

He was getting on my nerves, so I
sent him away on a nuisance mission.

O-Oh.

Hey! Ms. Rin!

Looky, looky!

They said I can go to kindergarten!

Hey, good for you!

Taiyo, Ai's already going off
to kindergarten, huh?

But she was so little.

Muchumi! Taiyo!

Fabricated memories?

Hey, hey, are you sure about this?

Those two are both tripping.

Oh, well…

It's like I gained a niece,
and it's entertaining.

You realize what's going on,
and you're not doing jack?

It's all good.

They just got a little carried away
playing house.

And besides…

Huh?

…it's not that easy
to forge connections with others.

Ugh.

I'm not gonna make friends
with the pepper.

Ai, you don't have to force yourself.

Ah, no. Making friends with the pepper
is your first step towards adulthood.

Really, now. You're such a softie, Taiyo.

If I can't get along with it,
I'll just defeat it!

Aww. What a trouper that Ai is.

Lucky them.
I wish I could play with her, too.

No way. You know that you'd go overboard.

I would not!

Then what's that you're holding?

Oh, this?

It's a Super Ultra Redbeard
Touch-and-Go Game.

Rejected.

Seriously, what are you guys up to?

Huh? What do you mean?

Listen up.
Don't do anything stupid, all right?

Because you're going to scare Ai.

Right.
- Right.

Okay, all of you head out
on your missions.

Right.
- Right.

Hey!

Mutsumi!

Here you go.

Thank you, Ai.

Was I a good girl?

Yes! Such a good girl!

Hey, Mission: Morning Glory Family's
about to start!

Let's watch it together, Ai.

Okay!

All right, I'm heading out on my mission.

Okay. You be careful.

I'll probably get home late tonight,
so don't wait up for me, you two.

Taiyo, see you later!

Yeah, see you later.

I'm home, Mutsu.

This Nikkou guy looks like Taiyo.
He's so hot!

I know. Ai, want some cake?

Cake!

Yup! Let's have some in secret.

Okay.

Then I'll bring it over, okay?

Okay!

Hey, Dad! Dad!

Hey, what's up, Hanao?

Look, I got a perfect score on my test!

Wow, that's great.

You're a good boy, Hanao.

You're so amazing, Ms. Ai.

Taiyo, Mutsumi, Ms. Rin,
they're all so nice.

I want to stay at that house forever…

but… but…

if they're with me, then everyone will…

they'll all…

go away for good.

I'm scared to be all alone again.

That's why…

I should just be all alone from the start.

I should never have a family.

I knew from the start
how you were feeling, Ai.

Not eating much, either meals or candy.

Being careful not to soil
the clothes you were lent.

Even pushing for a kindergarten
that wouldn't be much of a burden on us.

I joined this family
as an outsider myself, so I get it.

You can bat around words like "family"
or "friends" just for show,

but you can't make it real overnight.

But if you keep trying,
even if it's just for show at first…

I think you can just let time go by.

We can't ever become your parents, Ai…

and we can't ever take Mr. Mizuki's place.

So…

let's be friends.

No, will you be our friend?

Okay.

Welcome home.

You must be chilled to the bone.

Go take a bath, okay?

Thanks, Mutsumi.

I'm sorry, Mutsumi.

No, no. Have you done anything
to apologize for?

B-But-

Go on! After your bath,
let's have some hot milk.

Okay.

Ow, ow, ow.

That b*stard eldest son,

could he have carved up
the peephole in the ceiling any more?

Everyone… get off me.

Really! When did you all get home?

A little while ago.

We thought it might shock Ai
to be greeted by a crowd all of a sudden,

so we hid ourselves.

Um, uh, this is a present.

"A bear that can sh**t for real."

Just give the weapons a rest, will you?
So tasteless!

Yeah, says the girl
whose gift is a horror game.

Shut up!
It's all the rage among little kids.

Come on, you guys!

If you all swarm around Ai like that,
she won't know what to do.

Thanks.

Huh?

Thank you.

I'm so happy!

TOTALLY FELL BEHIND
A DEJECTED KYOICHIRO

Huh?

Are you the guy named Taiyo,
who married Mutsumi?

Morning!

What's the matter, Taiyo?

Ugh, that startled me.

Wait, is that you, Mutsumi?

Wow, you really are all grown up!

Ooh…

What's going on?

What a racket. I've been up
three nights straight, you know!

I'm sleepy.

Hey, you guys!

Huh?
- Huh?

So?

Just what the heck is going on here?

Wh-Who knows?

Big Bro, what happened to you?

Hmm.

Seems like while I was organizing
my files last night,

I might have pushed myself too hard,

and feeling burnt out,
I drank an energy drink.

Except there were two bottles,

and one of them was labeled
as a "super-potent energy drink."

Uh-oh!

That was the energy drink
I made for Big Bro Taiyo!

Huh?

But, while it's amazingly effective,
it has a certain side effect.

A side effect?

Yeah. Mentally and physically,
you regress temporarily.

What kind of side effect is that?

I see. So that means that the adult me
drank that potion by mistake, right?

Talk about perceptive.

But I'm really happy, you know.

Right now, I'm six, so this is
the Yozakura family 15 years later.

You were so tiny, Mutsumi, and just look
what a gorgeous lady you've become!

Not only that, but you're even married now
and living in bliss.

Nothing could bring me more joy.

Congratulations, Mutsumi!

I love you, Big Bro!

Mutsumi?

You were so sweet and pure-hearted
as a child, weren't you?

Adorable!

What's up with this utter chaos?

You got me.

This is hysterical!
Tiny Big Bro!

Hey, Futaba.
- Huh?

You haven't changed at all, have you?

Just back off.

But I can tell by holding your hands.

You've trained so hard,
you're crazy powerful,

and you're someone to really depend on.

You've always carried yourself
in such a cool way as the eldest daughter,

and I've always respected you.

Huh?

F-For real?

Big Sis Futaba is swooning?

Shion?

You never lose your head, Shion,
and you're knowledgeable and so capable.

I've always thought you were a genius!

I-I can't take point-blank compliments.

They'll k*ll me.

Shinzo, I remember
how tiny and jittery you were.

But I always believed in you.

I knew you'd grow up to be a rugged man
that we could all rely on.

Nanao, how long does it take
for the effects to wear off?

Hmm… probably a day or two, I think.

Is that right?

What's up, Mutsumi?

Listen, Taiyo, do you think
you could look after Big Bro?

Uh, sure.

I mean, he is a kid.

I also need a favor.

Huh?

Don't let him go
into the forest in the yard.

Gotcha.

Wait, huh? Where'd he go?

He said he was going
to explore the mansion

and left with Big Bro Kengo
and the others.

What?

Come on, Nanao!

Right!

What do you want to do, Big Bro?

Hmm.

Red Light, Green Light.

Sounds good!

Ai will play, too!

Okay! Then come this way!

Hey, he seems like any other kid.
Pretty cute.

It's fine with you, too, right?

Huh?

R-Red Light…

Green Light.

What's the matter?

You guys!

Come on, let's play!

The Yozakura Family-style
Red Light, Green Light!

Still, what a shock.

Who knew our idiot Big Bro
would turn into a kid?

I know!

But this might be
the first time I've ever seen it,

Big Bro looking like
he's having so much fun!

You sure? He's the same as always.

No, no. He's enjoying himself,
but it's a little different.

Mmm…

I don't know how to describe it.

Huh.

Well, for now, I think I'm gonna
put that video in my permanent archives

so I can blackmail our moronic Big Bro.

C-Come on, you don't need to do that,
Big Sis Shion!

MOMOTARO WITHOUT HONOR AND HUMANITY

I'll protect them!

Mutsumi… my siblings…

the Yozakura family,
even if it costs me my life.

Wh-What was that?

Impressive, both of you!

You're this close to the goal!

Really, you guys! What are you doing?

Mutsumi? Uh…

Ah…

Today was so much fun!

Y-Yeah, I guess so.

I hope you'll be back to normal
by tomorrow, Big Bro.

Mom passed away, didn't she?

Thanks for trying to hide it from me.

But when I was exploring the mansion
with Kengo, I happened to spot it.

A blue carnation laid on a nameless grave.

That's Mom's favorite flower.

I kind of knew.

I've always…

had a strange premonition.

That one of these days,
this home could be destroyed.

And so my sense of urgency
as the eldest son to protect Mutsumi…

my siblings, to keep this home safe,
grew stronger and stronger.

I became so strong, I even scared myself.

But I was so obsessed with my family
that I thought I might lose my mind.

Seeing their reactions today
made it clear to me.

That I'm going to turn out to be

the annoying guy
that I've always thought I would be.

I'm resigned to that.

But… it still scares me.

Don't worry.

You're not going to become
the person you're thinking of.

You're going to be the strongest of all,
the one that everyone trusts in.

As long as you're around,
Mutsumi will be safe.

You've got brothers and sisters
who trust in you wholeheartedly.

And also…

as Mutsumi's husband,
I'll always support you, too.

So please don't worry.

Thank you.

So I've been asleep?

Ever since I drank that energy drink,
my memory's vague.

Good morning, Taiyo!

What's going on?

B-Big Bro?

Hey, you're back to normal!

Are you all right, Big Bro Kyoichiro?

It's all good.

Aside from the fact that I'm missing
a whole day's worth of memories

and that I'm feeling extremely annoyed
for some reason.

Who are you to act all high and mighty?

Jeez, don't trash
the room

this early
in the morning!

You're paying for the repairs!

Are you all right, Taiyo?

You okay?

What's so funny?

I want see them again,
my beloved family…

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