02x17 - My Older Brother's Feelings

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Norn can no longer get out.

Wait a minute, boss!

Leave him alone, Linia!

He seems really angry. Really scary!

She digs herself in at home. For me, this
this behavior has a special meaning for me.

If Norn is going through the same
hell I went through back then,

I want to free them from it.

Even if they were me, Aisha

and hates this whole situation right now.

She is my sister.

Sorry.

A big brother must
protect his siblings.

He must never let them down.

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation

Mr. Rudeus!

We are in the middle of ...

I just need a moment.

All right?

But ...

As some of you may know,

one pupil in this class
no longer comes to class.

She is my sister.

I haven't talked to her yet,

but there can't be many reasons for
to stop going to school.

And I believe that the trigger for this

sits in this room.

Who was it?

Who did this to her?

You?

You?

You?

The person should please get in touch.

I'm not going to be angry with them.

I just want her to understand
what she did to my sister,

and apologize to her.

If anyone gets in touch,
I'll tear him to pieces.

I don't care whether it's the perpetrator or not.

They are all guilty just by watching.

Nobody gets off lightly.

Um ...

Excuse me. Yes, please?

I've been talking to
a little with Norn lately and ...

And you said something mean to her?

Not at all! It's like this...
I know you,

and Norn is just a normal schoolgirl ...

When I said to her that she
very different from her brother,

she was super pissed!

Norn was angry because someone said to her
that we are different?

Why?

Oh!

Have you thought of anything?

Recently I gave Norn
a homework assignment ...

Because she didn't do it, you left her
naked in front of the staff room?

But not at all!

The result was somewhat unsatisfactory,

so I told her to take you
as an example and to study harder.

She then looked completely dejected

and only replied that she was making an effort.

What?

Yes, I've heard something like that too ...

Me too!

Me too ...

It was my fault.

She must hate it all.

At first she was always compared to Aisha,

and now with her hated brother.

Damn ...

I heard everything.

That's not your fault, Rudi.

Sylphie! Thank you.

That's right, boss!
You haven't done anything wrong!

Yes, don't worry!

Thank you for letting me know about
Norn.

I'm sorry that I
for dragging you along earlier.

I behaved like an idiot.

You did this for your sister!
There's nothing idiotic about it.

I have a sister too,
I know exactly how you feel!

But I wouldn't have thought
that you would be so caring!

And what do you want to do now, boss?

Nothing?

There's nothing I can do. She has
because of me.

Yes, she can no longer get out.

Withdrawn.

Just force them to go to class!

Exactly!

If she doesn't come out,
she'll get really stupid!

Exactly!

Just like Linia!

Pursena is right!

Hey?

What did you mean by that?

Just like I said!

Nobody voluntarily locks themselves
in their room.

There is always a reason for this.

It would do no good to force her
to leave her room.

But I mustn't let her
that she buries herself there forever.

She would regret that.

Rudi ...

Rudi!

I have to do something.

But what can I do?

Rudi!

We want to help you with your sister!

After all, you're always helping us, boss!

Thank you very much.

But how can I ...

We have a good plan!
Leave it all to us!

Hey, what are you talking about?

Princess Ariel is supposed to give a speech
is about to give a speech in the canteen!

What, really?

Just like that? Why?

Just hurry up, it's about to start!

Rudi!

What is the situation?

It looks good.
Everyone is on their way to the canteen.

Princess Ariel distracts the students in the
the students in the dormitory.

Meanwhile, I sneak into the dormitory
and meet up with Norn. That's the plan.

We must be grateful to Princess Ariel.

What about Linia and Pursena?

You are ready.

I'm sorry I couldn't help.

I was in Norn's room earlier,

but she didn't want to talk to me.

You haven't done anything wrong.

Don't worry, I'll take care of Norn.

Thank you.

Come in!

Be more careful next time!

I'm sorry!

Norn ...
Is there anything I can do for you?

We are here.

Your sister's room is back there.

Norn, are you there?
It's me, Rudeus.

Norn?

Get lost!

Norn ...

When I became a hikikomori,

my big brother came into my room.

At the time, he was trying to

to convince them with various arguments.

"Some people are
much worse than you!"

"You may have a lot of problems now,

but if you hide from them,
you will never solve them.

And that's even worse."

"You don't have to
go back to school straight away,

but at least come and eat with me."

Something like that.

But inside I had
finished with it long ago.

I simply
ignored him and didn't reply.

"Someone like that doesn't understand me anyway",
I thought to myself.

I was convinced of that.

Did my brother feel the way
like I do now?

After this he is

no longer approached me.

I don't know what was going on inside him.

But if I give up now,

I certainly won't be coming back.

Then Norn will stay that way.

I must not give up.

But ...

My brother ...

When exactly did it start?

that I am afraid of him?

I met him for the first time,

when he beat up Dad.

My father, who has always protected me.

My father, who loved me
loved me more than anyone else.

Stop it!

Stop it already!

I didn't want to believe that someone like that

was part of my family.

I began to hate him.

And when I saw him again recently,

he was happily traveling with a woman.

Dad is probably still
desperately looking for mom.

And he ...

He seemed so happy.

I had to be careful,
that I didn't upset him.

Because there's no one here,
who cares about me.

I didn't want to be thrown out.

It's so cold outside ...

I would like to live in a hall of residence.

In the dormitory, huh?

She can't do that! Father said
that we should live with you!

All right. You can live in the dormitory.

What, why? Your result was
not particularly good!

Why isn't he angry?

Why is she allowed to do what she wants?

Why does he let me have my way?

Maybe he just doesn't care about me.

No, I'm even a nuisance to him.

But why

does the thought make me so sad?

I am Norn Greyrat.
Nice to meet you.

Greyrat?

For example, the ...

Are you related to Rudeus Greyrat?

Yes ...

With the famous Rudeus?!

He is the strongest at the academy!

Unbelievable!

If you're his sister, you must have
learned magic from him?

So you're a magic genius too?

Your brother is really great!
He is so strong ...

You've got it good!
I'd love to have a brother like that too!

Um ...

Norn.

Sorry!

You're Rudeus' sister, aren't you?

Yes, Norn Greyrat ...

Rudeus taught us a while ago
about magic a while ago!

Would you pass on our thanks to him?

I'm sorry.

You haven't been here that long.

Don't worry.

I'm sure you'll soon be just like your brother.

I don't want to.

Hey!

Yes?

Tell me, your brother ...

I have no idea.

Are you interested in the relationship
between your brother and Princess Ariel?

Don't worry, your brother isn't like that ...

I don't care!

You almost got me
ended up at the stake because of you!

Oh, there's Rudeus!

I talked to him once!

Really? You've got it good!

Why are they all so fixated on him?

I just can't get my head around him ...

Because I'm worried.

Give him a chance.

I hate him!

Rudi didn't have it easy either.

Dad often said that.

I was still too young to understand it back then.

But now it's a bit easier for me.

Maybe he's not who I thought he was,
I thought he was.

But what should I do then?

What does he want from me?

How did Dad get along with him?

I don't know.
And no one here can help me.

I don't know ...

What is it?

I want to go back to Dad.

Do you dislike Rudeus so much?

Your big brother is not what you think he is.

He is strong, clever

and an admirable warrior.

I don't know ...

You will understand at some point.

Get involved with him,
the next time you see each other.

After all, you are a family.

I'm sure you'll find each other.

Your father didn't run away either.

Ru...

Norn ...

I'm sorry.

Your time here must have been terrible.

You've already entered a new environment,

and then you do

because of such things ...
I don't know what to say.

I just don't know enough about you.

That's why I have no idea
what to do in this situation.

I am here for you.

I will always be there.

I'll look after you.

So ...

Will you tolerate me?

He's certainly not going to beat me.

He won't beat dad anymore either.

Dad didn't run away.
Neither did Rudi.

Then I'm not allowed to ...

Rudi!

Good morning ...

Ah, good morning, Norn!

And good morning to you too, Sylphie ...

Morning, Norn!

Since the other night, Norn
seems somehow in a better mood.

In the end, there was nothing I could do for her.

She didn't talk to me.

Your true fears and worries

remain hidden from me.

But ...

I'm sure she's feeling better now.

She has probably organized her
her own feelings.

An impressive child.

She has achieved on her own what
did in my last life.

If I had been as
as strong as Norn ...

Rudi?

Oh, what's going on?

Oh, nothing.

What's done is done.
I can't get my family back.

What was going on inside my brother ...
All that is now in the dark.

But I feel as if a weight has
a weight has fallen from my shoulders,

that I had carried around with me for a long time.

You seem to be feeling better too.

Come on, let's go.

We have to report to Princess Ariel
and say thank you.

Yes, with Linia and Pursena too.

If Nanahoshi returns to our world,

I should give her a message
for my brother.

I will tell him
that I'm sorry.

And to thank him.

Episode 17

The feelings of a big brother

Translation: Castan

Spotting:
Sandra Ritzer

Revision & Typesetting:
Steffi Petrik

Quality control:
Isabelle Mach

Project management:
Tobias Philippi

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