Original subtitles

"Monzen-Nakacho, Koto Ward"

Translation (Drama part): earthcolors

Translation (Mini-Segment): danburi

Editing and fine timing: earthcolors

Spot translation and QC: danburi

Haven't been here for years.

The last time must have been the visit to Fukugawa Festival when I was a student...

"Yes, this is Inogashira."

It was 3 hours ago, someone called and asked to see my product.

I had no other important appointments...

...and I wanted to see an antique shop near here.

So I came here to Monzen-Nakacho as a good opportunity.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

Here you go.

Thank you...

Bye now.

Starring: MATSUSHIGE Yutaka

Regardless of time or society...

["So what shall I eat?"] When someone indulges in satisfying his hunger...

["Let's eat here...." "May I?" "Yes, please come in."] ...he will become selfish and...

["Thanks for waiting."] ...liberated for a moment.

["Wow... did I over do it?"] Without being disturbed by anyone...

["Be patient... I'm just hungry"] ...to eat freely is an act of aloofness.

["No one has the right to force someone to eat something they don't want."] This act is...

...the best comfort given equally to every man.

EarthBuriTeam Subs Presents: ~KODOKU NO GURUME~ "The Solitary Gourmet"

Episode 1: "Yakitori and Fried Rice of Monzen-Nakacho, Koto Ward"

Is it here?

"Delicious Coffee and Home-made Meals*..." (*Gohan = also means 'rice')

The image of it kinda ruins my appetite. Ugh.

Here goes...

- I'm sorry to have kept you waiting! - Not at all.

I'm sorry for making you come here. Please have a seat.

I found your company's website through Takema-san. And I liked it so much.

I wanted to have a selection of tea cups but couldn't find ones I truly liked...

And so when I saw yours, I was really happy.

Oh, yes, this one!... So cute!

I'm sure you can deal with this over the internet.

I'm sorry to make you come all the way here

- It's alright, I wanted to see this neighborhood. - I also was anxious to see it personally...

After receiving ones like this, I often found out that it's not what I was looking for...

Oh! This is not one of them, I think this is really wonderful.

This is from Europe, right?

- It's from France... - Yes, yes... it's French.

It matches perfectly the image in my head. It's really pretty.

I always liked this type of things very much.

They were also floral cups, they were lovely indeed... The color was red, gives you a nice feeling...

- By the way, it's amazing, Inogashira-san. - Pardon?

- How long have you been doing this work? - Well...

It's hard, isn't it? Having your own business.

I really admire people like you.

I'm sure there are many difficulties, right?

"Difficulties..." I'm having one right now.

I'm looking for a bed for my dog but...

Now it's a dog...

- It's a type of pug... Uh, Inogashira-san? - Uh, yes?

As I was saying, I need a new bed for my puppy...

I'm sorry, I don't handle pet goods...

- Uh, pretty soon... - Oh, I should've stopped myself from chatting away...

Inogashira-san's such a good listener...

"Good listener"* indeed. (*has the ability to make others talk more)

Normally, I am not much of a chatterbox...

- Inogashira-san, please come whenever you like. - Thank you, and good day.

Yes, good-bye.

This is the first time I felt so tired just by listening.

Oh, shoot! I want a cigarette so bad!

I'm dying to have a smoke. Let's hurry! (Note: Smoking is prohibited in the streets)

Here it is.

Great. Is that an ashtray?

It's early American taste...

I see, it's interesting.

Furniture, goods, old timber, ...and has paints, too?

Pretty unique product line.

Is this frame made out of pine?

These cracks and the chipped paint make it look so interesting...

4,515 yen (approx. $55)

Is that expensive? Or cheap?

I came here to see if I could try setting up a store like this.

Also, I don't look good as a store owner.

Just like marriage, opening a shop will...

...add more things that you must protect and life will get more complicated.

I'm a man who basically prefers to be light and free.

[Tomioka Hachiman-gu (Shrine)]

I've come a long way... [Tomioka Hachiman-gu (Shrine)]

I might as well...

What should I pray for?

I guess luck in business?

Or...

- What're you gonna pray for? - Same as yours.

- To stay in love forever? - You got it!

Taku-chan, I really love you~!

Anyway, I'm hungry.

Let's look for some place to eat.

("Tomioka Hachiman-gu")

Oh, man... Which way?

Surely, on the other side of this road is Sumida river and its tributaries...

In my experience, if you want to find a shop that offers tasty food...

Look for one near a river.

I knew it. This is the right way.

So, what shall I eat?

("Country cooking Yamasachi")

("Monjayaki")

Everything looks good around here.

But I shouldn't be impatient...

For lunch I've already eaten mackerel so I'm not gonna order fish...

What does my tummy want to eat now?

"Yakitori"* (*Grilled skewered chicken)

"Yakitori..." Yeah, yakitori, it is.

I'm sure they have something with rice, too. (Note: In yakitori shops, people often just order yakitori and alcohol)

Welcome!

Come in, have a seat.

Please sit.

Here you go.

What drink would you like?

- Oolong tea please. - Oolong High? (with whiskey)

- No, just oolong tea please. - Okay! Non-alcoholic oolong tea, right?

What kind of yakitori do you have?

Chicken and onion, cartilage, skin, gizzard, chicken wings, liver, chicken balls. All seasoned with salt..

- All are salted? - Yes.

- Okay then, all of them please. - Okay.

- So, one each? - Yes.

Oh, it's not here.

Hold on, sir, I'll bring your oolong tea in just a while.

("Shingen Bukuro")

"Shingen Bukuro?"* (*"Cloth bag")

I'm sorry! My shop also has a fridge outside.

It's just a liquor store next door.

Here's your yakitori... thank you for waiting.

[Yakitori] "All seven kinds of yakitori. The most popular is chicken meatball."

It's been a while since I've last eaten yakitori.

Mmm, delicious...

This does make me want some rice...

Why doesn't she have a yakitori set meal* on the menu? (*with rice, soup and entrees)

Delicious... Really delicious.

Is yakitori really this good?

Hello, sir.

- Sorry, I'm late. - It's alright.

Go and get dressed upstairs and bring back with you 10 packs of skewers.

- Skewers? Yes. - Thanks.

Hey now. I already ate 6 of them...

Good!

What's with this taste? It's so delicious it's making me smile.

- Are you open? - Come on in!

Welcome!

Welcome.

- Please give us 3 drafts. - I don't serve draft beer.

Is bottled okay?

- Alright then, two bottles of beer. - Yes.

And then... what're the kinds of yakitori do you have?

Chicken and onion, cartilage, skin, gizzard, chicken wings, liver, chicken balls. All seasoned with salt.

Okay then...

Seems like a routine line for her.

Should I order some more? Well, alright.

- Excuse me. - Yes!

- Mackerel sticks and 'shingen bukuro' please. - Got it!

- And one more oolong tea please. - Yes, sir.

[Mackerel Sticks] "Nice-looking mackerel sticks. Very rare as nibbles for drinks."

So these are the mackerel sticks.

I'm not sure whether this is Western or Japanese-style but it's good!

I'm glad I asked Hachiman-sama (shrine) to help me find a good place to eat.

[Shingen Bukuro] "Baked crispy fried tofu pouch with scallops and okra inside."

It has okra and scallops inside!

It's like 'fukubukuro'* and getting a grand prize! (*"Grab bag' = containing a variety of articles supposedly worth more in total than the purchase price.)

Mmm...this tastes like a treat!

I really had some good luck today.

And for some dessert.

- Hello. - Welcome.

- Do I still have shochu (distilled sake)? - Oh... yes, you do.

- Oh, so first, 3 chicken meatballs. - Yep, got it.

Anyway, it's so cold today.

- Here's your meatballs. - And green bell peppers please?

Alright!

- Here you go. - Thank you.

Raw?

Excuse me, 2 chicken meatballs and peppers please.

Bitter, so bitter!

But what's with this taste?

It's a new type of stuffed peppers...

It's bitter but delicious!

So good!

- Excuse me, do you have rice? - Is "yaki meshi" okay?

"Yaki meshi?" (Fried rice)

[Japanese fried rice] "Mixed with meat, sardines and ume (plum). Topped with chopped perilla leaves."

So this is "yaki meshi" instead of chahan?* (*Chinese name for fried rice)

Huh? What was that?

Was that ume?

Fried rice... with pickled ume...

I can't believe it.. This is delicious!

Thank you for coming!

Hey now, I sure ate a lot.

Based on the manga "Kodoku no Gurume" Story: QUSUMI Masayuki . Art: TANIGUCHI Jiro

Screenplay: TAGUCHI Yoshiro

Next time, I want some yakitori with white rice. Screenplay: TAGUCHI Yoshiro

Next time, I want some yakitori with white rice. MATSUSHIGE Yutaka (as 'Inogashira Goro')

Next time, I want some yakitori with white rice. YAMAMURA Michi (Cafe Manager)

Next time, I want some yakitori with white rice. FUKU Matsumi (as 'Yakitori Shop Owner')

Directed by: MIZUGUCHI Kenji

Music: QUSUMI Masayuki, Pick and Lips, SHAKE, KURIKI Ken, TODA Takahiro

OP Song: "Jiro's Title" Composed by: QUSUMI Masayuki

Inogashira Goro's Theme Song: "Stay Alone" Composer: QUSUMI Masayuki, FUKUMURA Satoshi

ED Song: "Goro no 12PM" Composer: QUSUMI Masayuki Performed by: Denmi

Producers: KAWAMURA Shoji, YOSHIMI Takeshi, MIZOGUCHI Kenji

Organizing and Planning: ISEKI Hayato (TV Tokyo)

Co-Production: Kyodo TV

This is a production of: TV Tokyo

"Let's go peek at the Yakitori shop where the show was filmed."

["Furatto Qusumi" (Suddenly Qusumi)] "Let's go peek at the Yakitori shop where the show was filmed."

(Qusumi Masayuki, author of 'Kodoku No Gurume') It's getting dark, nice time of the day.

Whenever I see signs* like these, it makes me feel excited. (*Signs of many eateries)

Bars and restaurants like these...

Um.. here is the shop that was in the show today, "Shosuke."

Let's go in. I like this atmosphere.

Good evening~

Welcome!

- Let's start with chicken meatballs and green peppers please. - Yes.

Cheers!

Inogashira Goro can't drink though...

I like seeing menus all lined up like this.

Stir-fried garlic chives and egg, garlic chives okonomiyaki, and garlic chives and sausage...

I never heard of garlic chives and sausage...

I like how it's organized. Yam to yam and natto, then natto, and move on to natto with grated radish and so on.

It's like a word game.

I really like it.

Here it is. Thank you for waiting.

- Also... - Yep, peppers, right? - Yes!

To eat this with green peppers...

...is really a good idea...

- Who started this? - It was one of the customers.

The customer tried it, and said it's delicious.

Oh, I see, then everyone started to eat like this.

Yes, others saw it, and tried it.

Like monkeys in Yakushima...

...One started to wash potatoes in the ocean and others started to mimic... - Yes, yes, right.

This does look good though...

- You smush it. - I see, smush it in the pepper...

Delicious!

Yummy...

Meatball is great by itself but with the bitterness of the pepper and the crunchiness... it's the best. [Meatballs (1 stick) = 180 yen ($2)] [3 peppers = 140 yen ($1.07)]

Yummy!

I've moved on to nigori-zake* now. (*Sweet tasting sake)

- Excuse me, yaki meshi please. - Okay!

The real Okami-san (proprietess) and the one in the drama look so much alike, don't they?

- Okami-san, don't you think so? - Uh, yes, I think so, too. [HOSHI Kuniko-san = Shosuke's Okami-san]

- You think so, too, right? - Yes, I do.

I shook her hand.

...With that actress. - Really?

Here's your yaki meshi. Thank you for waiting.

- Yes~. - Here you go.

[Yaki Meshi = 700 yen ($8)] - It's different from chahan, isn't it? - Because of the pickled ume.

- It's really good. - Goes well with alcohol, too.

Delicious... Really good.

This makes me want more alcohol.

Good.

Since Inogashira can't drink alcohol...

I doubted a bit about filming in an alcohol-serving environment.

But all the food was so delicious so I thought it can work... This is really a nice shop. I really like a place like this.

For more information on the shop that was shown tonight...

Please download application "Tabekore."

Translation: earthcolors (Drama part) danburi (Mini-segment)

Editing and fine timing: earthcolors

Spot Translation and QC: danburi

Special Thanks to: \( -o _ o- )/

Next on ~KODOKU NO GURUME~ Ep. 2: "Boiled Fish Set of Komagome, Toshima Ward"

Stay tuned.

Thanks for watching~!