1 00:00:02,131 --> 00:00:05,904 "Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward" 2 00:00:06,905 --> 00:00:09,405 Translation: earthcolors (drama) danburi (mini-segment) 3 00:00:10,106 --> 00:00:12,606 Editing and fine timing: earthcolors 4 00:00:13,307 --> 00:00:15,807 Spot translator and QC: danburi 5 00:00:17,328 --> 00:00:21,483 I don't dislike Ikebukuro as much as I did when I was younger. 6 00:00:21,483 --> 00:00:24,652 Because of being an entrance point to Tokyo from northern Kanto region... 7 00:00:24,652 --> 00:00:30,705 ...I disliked the atmosphere with little lax in sophistication and organization but I do like it now. 8 00:00:42,677 --> 00:00:43,613 (Note: Promotional tissue for a massage parlor) 9 00:00:43,613 --> 00:00:45,014 "Love Power...?" (Note: Promotional tissue for a massage parlor) 10 00:00:57,578 --> 00:00:57,959 Starring: MATSUSHIGE Yutaka 11 00:00:57,959 --> 00:01:00,418 Regardless of time or society... Starring: MATSUSHIGE Yutaka 12 00:01:00,418 --> 00:01:01,851 When someone indulges in satisfying his hunger... 13 00:01:01,851 --> 00:01:02,652 ["So what shall I eat?"] When someone indulges in satisfying his hunger... 14 00:01:02,652 --> 00:01:04,786 ...he will become selfish and... 15 00:01:04,786 --> 00:01:05,987 ["Let's eat here...." "May I?" "Yes, please come in."] ...he will become selfish and... 16 00:01:05,993 --> 00:01:07,953 ["Thanks for waiting."] ...liberated for a moment. 17 00:01:07,953 --> 00:01:09,054 ["Thanks for waiting."] Without being disturbed by anyone... 18 00:01:09,054 --> 00:01:10,252 ["Wow... did I over do it?"] ...to eat freely is an act of aloofness. 19 00:01:10,252 --> 00:01:13,753 ["Be patient... I'm just hungry"] ...to eat freely is an act of aloofness. 20 00:01:13,754 --> 00:01:14,890 This act is... 21 00:01:14,890 --> 00:01:17,704 ["No one has the right to force someone to eat something they don't want."] This act is... 22 00:01:17,704 --> 00:01:21,107 ...the best comfort given equally to every man. 23 00:01:22,740 --> 00:01:27,367 EarthBuriTeam Subs Presents: ~KODOKU NO GURUME~ "The Solitary Gourmet" 24 00:01:27,622 --> 00:01:32,413 Ep. 3: "Dan Dan Noodles without Soup of Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward" 25 00:01:51,606 --> 00:01:54,105 Excuse me! 26 00:02:00,754 --> 00:02:02,835 Excuse me~! 27 00:02:12,342 --> 00:02:14,241 That's weird... 28 00:02:14,241 --> 00:02:18,286 Did I screw up the appointment? 29 00:02:26,902 --> 00:02:29,972 What're you doing here? 30 00:02:30,958 --> 00:02:34,787 I'm supposed to meet someone here at 9. I am Inogashira. 31 00:02:34,787 --> 00:02:37,170 I didn't schedule anything. 32 00:02:43,371 --> 00:02:45,313 Are you Inogashira-san? 33 00:02:45,313 --> 00:02:49,193 - Sato-san, is this your guest? - Yes. 34 00:02:49,193 --> 00:02:53,709 I did ask you time and time again, if you're expecting a guest, please let me know ahead of time! 35 00:02:53,709 --> 00:02:55,962 - I'm very sorry. - Geez... 36 00:03:00,262 --> 00:03:03,586 - I'm sorry. - Why are you apologizing? 37 00:03:03,586 --> 00:03:05,453 Well, somehow... 38 00:03:10,286 --> 00:03:15,147 - Here's the living/dining space. - I see. 39 00:03:15,147 --> 00:03:20,208 I would like to redesign these model rooms to suit single women. 40 00:03:20,208 --> 00:03:25,646 If possible, I would like to make it more colorful. 41 00:03:25,646 --> 00:03:28,241 I see. 42 00:03:36,979 --> 00:03:42,692 Inogashira-san mainly handles everything about tableware, right? 43 00:03:42,692 --> 00:03:47,442 Well, it's my main product line... so yes. 44 00:03:48,914 --> 00:03:53,392 - Would you like to see the other rooms? - Sure. 45 00:03:53,392 --> 00:03:55,515 Right this way please. 46 00:03:55,515 --> 00:03:58,639 Sato-san, can I have a minute? 47 00:03:59,820 --> 00:04:02,957 I'm sorry, I'll be right back. 48 00:04:07,384 --> 00:04:10,949 - Sato-san, we're working here as a team. - Yes. 49 00:04:10,949 --> 00:04:13,426 So if there are any guests coming... 50 00:04:13,426 --> 00:04:15,635 ...you should tell me properly! 51 00:04:15,635 --> 00:04:20,511 - I'm sorry. - If things like this happen again, not just me but others will be embarrassed as well... 52 00:04:22,928 --> 00:04:25,380 For example... 53 00:04:26,279 --> 00:04:29,563 It looks wonderful... Is this a liquor glass? 54 00:04:29,563 --> 00:04:32,926 It can also be used as a wine glass. 55 00:04:32,926 --> 00:04:36,089 May I enlarge it? 56 00:04:36,089 --> 00:04:43,879 I'm fine. 57 00:04:43,879 --> 00:04:47,798 With these glasses... Is it possible to have a rental contract? 58 00:04:47,798 --> 00:04:50,090 Yes. 59 00:04:51,690 --> 00:04:53,989 They're lovely! 60 00:05:01,997 --> 00:05:03,634 Sorry... 61 00:05:03,634 --> 00:05:05,540 For someone who handles such cute glassware... 62 00:05:05,540 --> 00:05:13,223 Inogashira-san's face looks so grim... I couldn't help but... 63 00:05:13,223 --> 00:05:14,974 I'm sorry. 64 00:05:17,304 --> 00:05:21,468 - Thank you for today. - The pleasure is mine. 65 00:05:21,638 --> 00:05:24,031 If you'll excuse me. 66 00:05:26,240 --> 00:05:27,595 Thank you. 67 00:05:39,054 --> 00:05:41,562 11 o'clock. 68 00:05:41,562 --> 00:05:43,697 Still have some spare time. 69 00:05:51,213 --> 00:05:56,080 I have a store that I visit whenever I'm in Ikebukuro. 70 00:06:08,968 --> 00:06:14,760 I like the relaxed but somewhat authentic atmosphere of this store. 71 00:06:35,491 --> 00:06:40,234 Whenever I come here, I keep on on buying things I don't need. 72 00:06:43,988 --> 00:06:46,030 Chinese wolfberry fruit? 73 00:06:46,472 --> 00:06:48,746 ("Virility Enhancement") 74 00:06:49,495 --> 00:06:50,829 ("Love Power") 75 00:06:52,360 --> 00:06:55,978 "Love Power..." 76 00:06:55,978 --> 00:06:59,009 "Love Power..." 77 00:07:09,176 --> 00:07:12,673 I bought too much again. 78 00:07:28,524 --> 00:07:32,204 Coconut milk juice is one of my pleasures. 79 00:07:47,628 --> 00:07:49,316 Well... 80 00:07:49,316 --> 00:07:51,927 One more place to go before lunch. 81 00:07:54,115 --> 00:08:00,311 Once, I heard a rumor that Chinatown may be built in Tokyo... [Note: The most famous Chinatown near Tokyo is in Yokohama] 82 00:08:00,311 --> 00:08:05,143 I do see a lot of Chinese restaurants in the streets. [Note: The most famous Chinatown near Tokyo is in Yokohama] 83 00:08:05,143 --> 00:08:09,025 I think I'm going to have Chinese cuisine for lunch. 84 00:08:14,961 --> 00:08:19,090 This space is very affordable for a room near the station so we get a lot of inquiries. 85 00:08:19,090 --> 00:08:22,602 Even now, I have customers who are looking into renting this unit. 86 00:08:22,603 --> 00:08:24,977 Right? It's a pretty good place? 87 00:08:24,978 --> 00:08:28,966 My office is a bit cramped right now... 88 00:08:29,001 --> 00:08:33,883 Although I'm thinking of setting up an office near Ikebukuro. 89 00:08:33,883 --> 00:08:35,867 You're looking for your new office, right? 90 00:08:35,867 --> 00:08:38,144 This is too spacious. 91 00:08:38,144 --> 00:08:41,641 How many employees do you have? 92 00:08:41,641 --> 00:08:47,063 - It's just me. This space might be too big. - No, no, no! 93 00:08:47,063 --> 00:08:48,956 For sure, your company will grow. 94 00:08:48,956 --> 00:08:54,384 Number of employees do increase, right? How about it, sir~! 95 00:09:05,586 --> 00:09:09,251 "Boss, would you like some coffee?" 96 00:09:09,372 --> 00:09:12,178 "Yeah... Thanks." 97 00:09:12,213 --> 00:09:13,511 "Right away, sir." 98 00:09:24,601 --> 00:09:26,272 "Inogashira-san." 99 00:09:31,035 --> 00:09:33,673 "What're you doing here?" 100 00:09:34,213 --> 00:09:36,235 Inogashira-san? 101 00:09:36,235 --> 00:09:38,319 - Inogashira-san! - Yes! 102 00:09:38,632 --> 00:09:43,975 What do you think? Rest assured, the contractor can make any changes... 103 00:09:44,954 --> 00:09:47,642 Excuse me for a moment. 104 00:09:47,642 --> 00:09:49,412 Yes! This is Nishimoto. 105 00:09:49,979 --> 00:09:52,229 Lunch?! 106 00:09:53,931 --> 00:09:56,630 No need. I'm fine, I'll be eating out. 107 00:09:58,709 --> 00:10:00,996 I'm hungry... 108 00:10:05,557 --> 00:10:10,339 - Sorry for making you wait. - Thank you, I'll come back next time. 109 00:10:10,339 --> 00:10:12,832 Oh, b-but...there are many people who are interested in this unit... 110 00:10:12,832 --> 00:10:14,592 I'll come back. 111 00:10:14,592 --> 00:10:16,177 Chinese food... Chinese food. 112 00:10:18,847 --> 00:10:21,624 My mind is completely in China! 113 00:10:21,624 --> 00:10:24,513 The next thing to do is to find a restaurant... 114 00:10:24,513 --> 00:10:29,100 Canton, Shanghai, Peking, Szechuan... 115 00:10:29,100 --> 00:10:32,917 Where in China does my tummy wanna go? 116 00:10:53,240 --> 00:10:55,889 ("Yan Home Cooking") 117 00:10:55,890 --> 00:10:58,153 ("Chinese Home Cooking Yan") 118 00:10:58,154 --> 00:11:00,966 ("Boiled Gyoza, Homemade Dumplings, Dan Dan Noodles") 119 00:11:01,716 --> 00:11:04,536 Meeting with a good eatery is a once-in-lifetime moment! 120 00:11:04,536 --> 00:11:07,078 This could be fate. 121 00:11:12,077 --> 00:11:14,085 Welcome! 122 00:11:14,385 --> 00:11:15,850 "What should I eat..." 123 00:11:15,850 --> 00:11:20,200 - Kindly wait for a moment, sir. - "I'm hungry.." 124 00:11:21,599 --> 00:11:22,580 - So... - What would you like? 125 00:11:23,124 --> 00:11:25,639 Well, now... What will I have? 126 00:11:25,639 --> 00:11:27,997 Dan dan noodles without soup... 127 00:11:27,997 --> 00:11:29,005 Oh, me, too. 128 00:11:29,005 --> 00:11:31,610 - Yeah, me, too. - 3 please. 129 00:11:31,910 --> 00:11:33,466 It's spicy. 130 00:11:33,466 --> 00:11:37,087 - It's okay, we've eaten it several times now. - I see. 131 00:11:38,587 --> 00:11:44,997 In this shop, dan dan noodles without soup seems to be popular. 132 00:12:05,833 --> 00:12:08,072 What is your order? 133 00:12:08,072 --> 00:12:11,086 I'd like dan dan without soup please. 134 00:12:11,086 --> 00:12:13,125 It's spicy. 135 00:12:14,431 --> 00:12:16,071 Is this your first visit to our restaurant? 136 00:12:16,071 --> 00:12:16,896 Yes. 137 00:12:16,896 --> 00:12:19,352 Then, I'll recommend the regular hot flavor. 138 00:12:19,352 --> 00:12:20,770 Can I choose the degree of hotness? 139 00:12:20,770 --> 00:12:27,090 - Yes, you can but for your first time, you should go with regular hot flavor. - Okay. 140 00:12:27,090 --> 00:12:29,740 - One order of Dan dan noodles without soup - regular hot! - "Got it!" 141 00:12:29,740 --> 00:12:31,688 What else will you have? 142 00:12:31,688 --> 00:12:33,296 Yaki-gyoza...* (*Fried potstickers) 143 00:12:33,296 --> 00:12:37,417 Oh, our yaki-gyoza takes too long to cook. How about sui-gyoza (boiled)? It's faster. 144 00:12:37,417 --> 00:12:38,731 No, thanks. I prefer yaki-gyoza. 145 00:12:38,731 --> 00:12:41,071 - Yaki-gyoza! - "Yep!" 146 00:12:42,209 --> 00:12:43,603 What is this? 147 00:12:43,603 --> 00:12:45,097 "Bansansu?" 148 00:12:45,097 --> 00:12:49,788 It's vegetable salad with tofu skin noodles, cucumber, carrots, doused in salad dressing. 149 00:12:49,788 --> 00:12:53,014 - Tofu skin... Is it 'yuba'? - No, it's not yuba.* (*Soymilk film that forms on the water when making silken tofu) 150 00:12:53,014 --> 00:12:57,001 It's the top of the firm tofu so it's quite firm. (Note: Chinese tofu is firmer than the Japanese silken type) 151 00:12:57,001 --> 00:13:00,469 - Okay, I'll have that. - Hold on please. 152 00:13:03,952 --> 00:13:07,745 I see, Jyugo is the original... ("It's been 2 years since our move to a larger store in Kita Ward, we're now able to open a 2nd branch in Ikebukuro. All because of your support... ~Yan") 153 00:13:07,745 --> 00:13:10,410 ...and this is its second branch. ("It's been 2 years since our move to a larger store in Kita Ward, we're now able to open a 2nd branch in Ikebukuro. All because of your support... ~Yan") 154 00:13:14,990 --> 00:13:19,062 "In the end, Nagayama-san got so drunk..." 155 00:13:19,062 --> 00:13:22,042 "...I had to take him to his home then went home." - "How troublesome..." 156 00:13:22,042 --> 00:13:25,222 Student life isn't easy either, I guess... 157 00:13:27,772 --> 00:13:29,377 Welcome! 158 00:13:29,377 --> 00:13:32,284 Eh, that doesn't sound too bad. 159 00:13:32,284 --> 00:13:35,203 I like spicy food. 160 00:13:38,106 --> 00:13:40,964 I'm hungry~. 161 00:13:44,037 --> 00:13:47,456 - Dan dan without soup please. - Me, too. 162 00:13:47,456 --> 00:13:49,286 It's spicy. 163 00:13:49,286 --> 00:13:52,611 - "Is it okay?" 164 00:13:49,811 --> 00:13:52,668 - He's always making sure. 165 00:13:53,226 --> 00:13:58,419 Here's your yaki-gyoza and bansansu, sir. 166 00:14:02,661 --> 00:14:05,140 It's round, perfect circle... [Yaki-Gyoza] "Not only the fillings but the gyoza skin is also delicious.. Too bad have to break this perfect circle." 167 00:14:05,140 --> 00:14:07,800 I can't tell how many gyozas are there. [Yaki-Gyoza] "Not only the fillings but the gyoza skin is also delicious.. Too bad have to break this perfect circle." 168 00:14:07,800 --> 00:14:10,338 [Yaki-Gyoza] "Not only the fillings but the gyoza skin is also delicious.. Too bad have to break this perfect circle." 169 00:14:25,410 --> 00:14:27,370 Is this for the dipping sauce? 170 00:14:51,140 --> 00:14:52,440 Here goes. 171 00:15:21,480 --> 00:15:24,860 Oh... it's delicious! 172 00:15:28,980 --> 00:15:30,830 Makes you wanna eat rice! 173 00:15:33,700 --> 00:15:37,490 Goes well with the black vinegar and chili oil. 174 00:15:40,930 --> 00:15:43,200 Mmm, good, good! 175 00:15:46,300 --> 00:15:48,550 Round gyoza... is great! 176 00:15:51,220 --> 00:15:59,120 [Bansansu] "It's refreshingly sour, one can't tell that it's bean curd. Very chewy and good." 177 00:16:04,130 --> 00:16:06,260 Let's try this... 178 00:16:12,680 --> 00:16:17,440 It's tasty! This tofu skin is like noodles. 179 00:16:17,680 --> 00:16:22,360 Oh, should I eat these along with the dan dan noodles? 180 00:16:26,950 --> 00:16:29,861 "Wow, this is some serious stuff..." 181 00:16:31,651 --> 00:16:34,729 "Ah...hot!" 182 00:16:37,140 --> 00:16:40,220 Did I order something that I shouldn't...? 183 00:16:42,650 --> 00:16:46,100 Here is your dan dan noodles with no soup. Regular spicy, right? 184 00:16:51,580 --> 00:16:59,170 [Dan Dan Noodles Without Soup] "With one bite, Szechuan spices will run through your entire body!" 185 00:17:06,700 --> 00:17:09,180 Please mix it well before eating. 186 00:17:34,520 --> 00:17:36,810 Well... I'm sure it won't kill me. 187 00:17:46,390 --> 00:17:49,720 Hmm? It IS yummy! 188 00:18:09,770 --> 00:18:14,460 Uwaah~! Thi-This... 189 00:18:14,910 --> 00:18:16,220 It's hot, right? 190 00:18:16,750 --> 00:18:17,860 Y-yes. 191 00:18:18,200 --> 00:18:20,810 My tongue is tingling... it's starting to feel numb! 192 00:18:26,820 --> 00:18:30,260 What is this? I'm losing the sensation on my tongue. 193 00:18:30,820 --> 00:18:32,970 Water tastes different, doesn't it? 194 00:18:37,300 --> 00:18:41,240 Szechuan cooking is all about prickly ash.* (*Szechuan pepper) 195 00:18:47,790 --> 00:18:51,210 Even then, I think you added too much prickly ash! 196 00:18:51,730 --> 00:18:55,240 Oww! Should I order rice to counter-act the spiciness? 197 00:18:56,770 --> 00:18:58,230 But somehow... 198 00:18:58,400 --> 00:19:00,390 I can't put down my chopsticks. 199 00:19:00,710 --> 00:19:02,980 Am I intoxicated by this prickly ash? 200 00:19:03,180 --> 00:19:06,180 I guess my body desired Szechuan spiciness today... 201 00:19:06,380 --> 00:19:07,930 Szechuan cuisine was the perfect choice! 202 00:19:35,090 --> 00:19:37,040 My tongue sure feels numb... 203 00:19:38,870 --> 00:19:43,130 However, I can see that I want to come back to eat and taste it again. 204 00:19:59,410 --> 00:20:00,470 Hello. 205 00:20:00,800 --> 00:20:02,020 "Hello, Inogashira-san?" 206 00:20:02,270 --> 00:20:04,330 "This is real estate agent, Nishimoto." 207 00:20:04,540 --> 00:20:09,170 "Someone has already reserved the room I showed you earlier." 208 00:20:09,171 --> 00:20:14,771 "Well, if I have another unit available, I'll contact you." 209 00:20:14,771 --> 00:20:19,580 That office was not meant to be. Forget it... 210 00:20:22,980 --> 00:20:25,840 I can't come too often, is it okay? 211 00:20:29,549 --> 00:20:31,134 Based on the manga "Kodoku no Gurume" Story: QUSUMI Masayuki . Art: TANIGUCHI Jiro 212 00:20:31,135 --> 00:20:32,446 Screenplay: TAGUCHI Yoshiro 213 00:20:32,447 --> 00:20:33,848 MATSUSHIGE Yutaka (as 'Inogashira Goro') 214 00:20:33,848 --> 00:20:35,249 ARIGA Satsuki (Model Room Manager) 215 00:20:35,249 --> 00:20:36,650 SHIMOMIYA Rihoko (as 'Model Room Staff') ANDO Ryoji (as 'Chinese Restaurant Waiter') 216 00:20:36,651 --> 00:20:38,251 Directed by: HORAI Tadaki 217 00:20:38,252 --> 00:20:39,752 Music: QUSUMI Masayuki, Pick and Lips, SHAKE, KURIKI Ken, TODA Takahiro 218 00:20:39,753 --> 00:20:41,253 OP Song: "Jiro's Title" Composed by: QUSUMI Masayuki 219 00:20:41,254 --> 00:20:42,754 Inogashira Goro's Theme Song: "Stay Alone" Composer: QUSUMI Masayuki, FUKUMURA ​​Satoshi 220 00:20:42,755 --> 00:20:44,255 ED Song: "Goro no 12PM" Composer: QUSUMI Masayuki Performed by: Denmi 221 00:20:44,256 --> 00:20:45,756 Producers: KAWAMURA Shoji, YOSHIMI Takeshi, MIZOGUCHI Kenji 222 00:20:45,757 --> 00:20:47,257 Organizing and Planning: ISEKI Hayato (TV Tokyo) 223 00:20:47,258 --> 00:20:48,758 Co-Production: Kyodo TV 224 00:20:48,759 --> 00:20:50,759 This is a production of: TV Tokyo 225 00:20:58,646 --> 00:20:59,964 Author Qusumi Masayuki will visit the shop where the show was filmed. 226 00:20:59,964 --> 00:21:04,032 ["Furatto Qusumi" (Suddenly Qusumi)] Author Qusumi Masayuki will visit the shop where the show was filmed. 227 00:21:05,759 --> 00:21:11,960 The shop we're going to visit is, of course what you just saw on this show, Chinese Home Cooking Yan. 228 00:21:14,327 --> 00:21:16,231 Might as well order what was on the show. 229 00:21:16,232 --> 00:21:17,608 - Excuse me! - Yes! 230 00:21:17,609 --> 00:21:20,044 - Dan Dan without soup please. - Yes. 231 00:21:20,045 --> 00:21:25,091 - Would you like to choose the spiciness? - Eh... Regular... I never had it before... 232 00:21:25,092 --> 00:21:27,808 ("Mother Yan") - If it's your first time, you should go with regular. - Then regular please. 233 00:21:28,997 --> 00:21:31,026 I don't know how to judge the spiciness. 234 00:21:31,027 --> 00:21:35,273 I like to look at the menu. 235 00:21:36,704 --> 00:21:40,394 "First time customers, we recommend regular spiciness." 236 00:21:40,395 --> 00:21:45,284 "We do use lots of prickly ash..." 237 00:21:45,285 --> 00:21:48,358 Nice... I can't even read. 238 00:21:48,359 --> 00:21:49,631 [Yan Special... Salad 600 yen (approx. $7)] ("Refreshing taste. Goes well with beer and Chinese rice wine.") 239 00:21:49,631 --> 00:21:51,770 I wouldn't know how to order it... [Yan Special... Salad 600 yen (approx. $7)] ("Refreshing taste. Goes well with beer and Chinese rice wine.") 240 00:21:51,770 --> 00:21:53,812 ..since I can't read it. (Note: The kanji on the menu is difficult to read) 241 00:21:54,567 --> 00:21:56,838 - "2 orders of dan dan noodles..." - "Would you like to choose the spiciness?" 242 00:21:56,839 --> 00:21:58,039 Oh, she's saying that again... 243 00:21:58,040 --> 00:22:00,359 - "Regular hot..." - "Have you had it before?" - "No, I haven't." 244 00:22:00,360 --> 00:22:06,908 She must ask that question all the time. 245 00:22:08,061 --> 00:22:13,021 Key ingredient for dan dan noodles is this prickly ash. 246 00:22:13,677 --> 00:22:20,894 Add chili sauce, sesame sauce and mix in secret family sauce to make Yan special sauce. 247 00:22:21,198 --> 00:22:26,455 On top of the sauce, add noodles, meat, nuts and greens to complete the dish. 248 00:22:27,075 --> 00:22:29,113 - Thank you for waiting. - Thanks. 249 00:22:30,252 --> 00:22:33,115 - Please mix well. - This is great! 250 00:22:33,115 --> 00:22:35,820 She said to mix well. 251 00:22:35,821 --> 00:22:39,521 [Dan dan noodles without soup = 780 yen (about $9)] These noodles are like spaghetti. 252 00:22:39,522 --> 00:22:45,634 It really looks like spaghetti. 253 00:22:46,794 --> 00:22:49,089 So, how does it taste? 254 00:22:55,049 --> 00:22:56,390 Awesome... 255 00:22:56,391 --> 00:22:57,984 Really can taste the prickly ash... 256 00:22:57,985 --> 00:23:01,822 Wow.. really. 257 00:23:01,823 --> 00:23:05,488 This spiciness is something I never tasted before. 258 00:23:06,384 --> 00:23:11,439 It's a different kind of spiciness than chili or curry. It's definitely a spiciness of prickly ash. 259 00:23:11,440 --> 00:23:14,930 It's spicy but makes you want more. 260 00:23:15,803 --> 00:23:18,371 - Food from Szechuan province is spicy like this? - Yes, it is. 261 00:23:18,372 --> 00:23:24,841 - It's all based on "ma~ and la~." - What is "ma~?" - "Ma~" indicates feeling of pins and needles... 262 00:23:25,163 --> 00:23:27,094 - In Szechuan... - Oh, I see, like Mapo Tofu. 263 00:23:27,095 --> 00:23:29,430 - Yes, yes. - I see. - It's a numb feeling... 264 00:23:29,431 --> 00:23:34,059 - Is it spicy like this? - This is regular spiciness... 265 00:23:34,060 --> 00:23:36,813 ...Keeping it mild. - This is mild? 266 00:23:37,151 --> 00:23:42,659 - Then, is it spicier over there? - Yes, you can really feel the tingle... I can't take the spiciness either. 267 00:23:43,706 --> 00:23:47,287 Szechuan cooking is known for its spiciness and taste. 268 00:23:49,465 --> 00:23:50,821 Wow! 269 00:23:50,822 --> 00:23:56,046 Water tastes really different. 270 00:23:56,047 --> 00:23:57,980 Water... it's like water has its own taste. 271 00:24:01,893 --> 00:24:05,968 Please come and challenge this spiciness. 272 00:24:05,969 --> 00:24:08,169 Translation: earthcolors (drama) danburi (mini-segment) 273 00:24:08,370 --> 00:24:10,570 Editing and fine timing: earthcolors 274 00:24:10,771 --> 00:24:12,971 Spot translator and QC: danburi 275 00:24:13,272 --> 00:24:15,572 Special thanks: \( -o _ o- )/, furransu 276 00:24:16,588 --> 00:24:22,216 Next on ~KODOKU NO GURUME~ Ep. 4: "Shizuoka Oden of Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture" 277 00:24:22,217 --> 00:24:23,417 Stay tuned. 278 00:24:23,418 --> 00:24:24,818 Thanks for watching~!