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RED LIGHT ELEGY

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EPISODE 4

[Satoshi] Okay.

-[customer 1 chuckles] -[indistinct whispering]

[customer 2] Hey, you're cool today too.

[customer 3] You're so cute!

Wanna go somewhere else?

Yeah, let's go.

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No, no, no! They're for advanced users, right?

-What are "advanced users"? -[chuckles] No.

-What are we doing then? -Eh?

Let's try somewhere else. Just go somewhere else.

This place won't do. The reviews are all bad.

Aren't they all the same anyway?

A good atmosphere is better, right?

I'd prefer it to be a light post-meal workout.

I'm not used to this like you are, Chiko.

Idiot! Don't make me sound like a whore. I'm not that experienced either!

I didn't mean it like that!

So now what? Looks like there's nothing down this road.

[Chiko sighs]

[car horn honking]

[shouts] Shut up and drive past, asshole! [tuts]

So? Go right or left?

I'm looking it up right now!

Anywhere is fine, just hurry up and decide.

Chiko, you're smoking way too much!

It's smoky. You'll get cancer.

[blowing air]

Forget it. We're going home.

Huh? Wait. Why?

[Satoshi] Where to, Chiko? You don't even know the way, right?

-[Chiko] It's a shortcut, a shortcut. -[Satoshi] What?

Are you sure this road is fine?

-You're totally lost. -[Chiko] Shut up, I don't care!

[tires screeching]

-[Satoshi exclaims, grunts] -[thumps]

[truck beeping]

-[Satoshi] Ready, set, go! [grunts] -[engine revving]

Ready, set, go! [grunts]

[grunts, groans]

Damn, this is the worst!

[panting]

-Gosh. We're totally stuck. -[truck door closes]

[Chiko] What a streak of bad luck.

That's because you took this road!

And you brought up going to a hotel!

We should've just stayed put and waited!

-There! What the hell are you doing? -Ouch!

[both grunting]

[muffled yell]

Can we stop fighting?

[Chiko] Yeah.

It was my fault.

I didn't want to mess up, so I overthought everything.

[Satoshi sneezes]

[coughs, sniffling]

You always overcomplicate things, really.

There's no mood left here.

[chuckles]

[♪ soft music playing]

[Satoshi] It's not coming off.

[Chiko] Don't stare like that.

[Satoshi] Right. Sorry. My bad.

[♪ soft music continues]

-[Chiko gasps] -Huh?

[Chiko] Where are you putting your face?

-Eh? -[Chiko] None of that tonight.

Wait, for real?

I thought everyone did that.

-[Chiko] Dumbass. -Sorry.

[♪ soft music continues]

[insects chirping]

[Chiko] The rain stopped.

[Satoshi] Yeah.

Chiko!

[Chiko] Don't be such a chicken. There's no one around.

Truth is... I was pretty scared too.

You were?

With my ex, we got along right after we met.

I'd never felt that way.

We moved in together,

fought like crazy,

went through a ton of painful stuff, and finally split up.

I thought I'd feel relieved.

But you know...

once he was gone,

it was even harder

and more painful.

[♪ somber music playing]

Once was enough for me.

When I started dating you, I thought I was ready.

But now...

I'm not quite sure.

Chiko.

Let's live together.

[Chiko's mom scoffs] A screwed-up family?

[Chiko] Dad's debt collector again?

They never get tired of this.

[Chiko's mom] Maybe I should leave it up and save myself the hassle.

Think Dad will be stumbling back home soon?

I'll kick right to his ass.

But you look so pleased with yourself.

Home in the morning with a hickey on your neck?

What? [gasps]

Just kidding, just kidding.

You old hag!

What, so you're really dating that guy?

[Chiko] Yeah.

I'm staying with him from today,

so don't worry about dinner.

Then take this with you,

your pay for this month.

A bit greasy though.

SHITTY FAMILY. THAT LANDLORD TRASH WON'T REFUND ME.

[Chiko] I'll still come help with work.

Don't push yourself too hard.

YANAGAWA

AKIYAMA

Mm! So good! Thanks for the food. Good, right?

-Yeah. -I know.

It's just regular wakame soup with extra egg.

My dad used to love it.

[deep inhale] Chiko.

Let's get along from now on.

See, always dramatic.

Thanks for the meal.

No, leave it to me.

-Appreciate it. -Sure thing. [chuckles]

[Satoshi] How late is the snack bar open?

[Chiko] I don't know. If I'm late, go to sleep first.

-Oh, the keys. -Hmm?

Which one should I take?

Well, either one is fine.

Wait.

[Satoshi] There it is.

I bought this

at a gift shop in Ise when we went there.

Here, it's yours.

[Inaba] All right, everyone!

Our young boy here finally lost his virginity!

[all cheering]

[workers] Way to go, Satoshi!

[worker 1] Awesome!

[worker 2] That's the way!

Thanks, everyone. [chuckles]

Let's celebrate your milestone tonight. Actually, I have a go-to snack bar.

Let me take you there.

-A snack bar? -Right. Snack bars are great.

They're full of women with lonely hearts.

I've seduced plenty of them. They used to call me "a paper of Ikoma".

I stick to the holes in their hearts and seal them up.

After that, it's just a matter of time!

[laughs]

Something wrong?

No, it's nothing. [chuckles]

Just... I remembered that I have plans tonight.

I got it!

-Back to Chiko-chan already? -Well...

-My bad, maybe next time then. -Okay. I'm sorry.

Oh my, Chiko-chan! Aren't you stunning!

So cute! Yes, you look nice!

The first time my Hiroyuki's done a nice thing for his mom. [sniffles]

All the girls here suddenly quit, so I was in a real bind.

So, what am I supposed to do?

It's easy! Just sit by the customer and smile sweetly, whatever they say.

Charm is everything for girls!

[owner chuckles]

Handsome, many pretty girls in here!

Well, that's all right.

-I'm not here for girls. -Why not?

-You came to the right place, buddy! -Huh?

We've got a table. Just come and drink!

I have to go to my girlfriend's bar. I'm trying to find it.

Yeah, right. I got it! I know! Table for one, please!

[owner] Mr. Mura! [chuckles]

Oh? A newcomer? Aren't you a beauty!

First pretty girl here, Mama.

-That's rude! Chiko-chan, sit next to him. -[Mura laughs]

[Mama chuckles]

Can I get a drink too?

[laughter]

From the start? Interesting, Mama.

What did I teach you, Chiko-chan? Smile, smile!

Welcome.

[Mura chuckles] That's it!

[staff 1] First time at a place like this?

Yeah, pretty much.

Are you blushing? That's cute!

What are you drinking?

Eh? I shouldn't! I have somewhere to go!

You just got here.

Don't you like us?

No, it's not that at all.

[staff 2] Right?

A beauty on each arm, no way you'd hate that.

I'll make you a shochu with water.

No, but I... just that... I'm sorry.

Where are you rushing off to?

My girlfriend started working at a snack bar,

and I'm unsure what kind of place it is. She didn't know when to finish, either.

[staff 1] So you got worried and came to pick her up?

[chuckles] What a great boyfriend!

Totally different from mine. He hits me the second he gets mad.

Well, in my case, I'm more on the getting-hit side.

[chuckles] You totally look like a henpecked guy.

I mean, Chiko is really reliable,

way stronger than me, and I know she can handle herself.

You lack confidence, so you're anxious, right?

Chiko had another guy before,

but I only have Chiko.

For some reason, I feel she'll just drift away if this keeps up.

You are...

way too sweet.

[staff 2] Maki-chan, what are you doing?

Huh?

[Maki] The restroom?

It's in the back. [chuckles]

No jerking off in there!

[laughter]

-[staff 2] Looks like he actually might! -Right?

[sighs]

[door opens]

So, what did you want to talk about?

[spluttering]

I... I have a girlfriend!

[laughing]

-You remember it well, don't you? -[Mama] Seriously, that was ages ago!

-I have a great memory. [laughs] -[Mama] Stop it! [laughs]

Hey, rookie. Chiko, was it?

Say something clever to entertain me.

Well...

No good! You've gotta fire back right away to make it funny.

Whatever, stand up for a second.

Hey, get up!

Hey, what the hell?

What? You can't even handle basic hostessing,

so at least offer me this service!

That's not included.

[Mama] Come on, Mr. Mura. Don't bully our newbie.

Huh? Don't make me look bad. This is all part of her training!

Chiko-chan, he's just joking. Calm down.

-Here, sit! Sit down. -[Chiko sighs]

Must be nice having a pretty face,

making money just sitting around and sipping free drinks. [chuckles]

But mark my words,

that's only for now, before you get washed up like Mama.

Look at that makeup, so thick you look like a monster!

Oh my, that's so mean.

Well, maybe I'm just as bad

-for coming to a dump like this. -Indeed.

[laughter]

Hey, rookie, how much are you?

-How much to get you in my bed? -[Mama] Mr. Mura!

Mister, this isn't that kind of place.

Don't play so hard to get!

Once I get hard, you'll be moaning in pleasure!

[moaning]

-"It's my first time." [laughs] -[Mama] Mr. Mura, that's enough.

-You've drunk too much. -All right.

-You're mine tonight! -Way too much. Let's call it a night.

[exclaims] Don't let an auntie mix the drinks. It'll taste awful!

-No! -[grunts] Cold!

-What's with that girly voice? -[Mama chuckles]

[Mura laughs, moans]

-Are you a young maiden? [laughs] -[awkward chuckle]

-Auntie. -[Mama] Huh?

-Forgive me. -[Mama] Huh?

[Mura laughing]

Hey, forgive you for what? [laughing]

[gasps]

[breathing heavily]

Hey, you old piece of shit,

who the hell do you think you are?

[Maki shushes]

Listen, this place is just

a rip-off joint run by mobsters.

What?

Some scary guys are in the back room.

You look soft. They'll simply bleed you for 200,000 yen.

No way. [breathing anxiously]

[loudly] What should I do?

[whispers] Keep it down!

[sighs]

Here, come this way.

-Use the back door. Run for your life. -Wait.

If I do this, are you gonna be okay?

Who knows? But you look like a lost puppy. [chuckles]

I feel so sorry for you.

Come escape with me!

[soft chuckle]

Nice line, thanks.

But this job was set up by my boyfriend.

He'll get in trouble if I run.

[distant indistinct chatter]

[gasps] Hurry! Go save your girl!

[mobster 1] That guy's not in the restroom!

[mobster 2] What? Really?

-[banging] -[indistinct clamoring]

Chiko?

[door bell jingles]

-I'm never coming back, shit! -Eh?

Chiko.

[Chiko] Don't you walk away from me! I'll kill you, you asshole!

-[Mama] Chiko-chan, that's enough! -Ouch!

[panting]

Satoshi?

[Mama] No pay for tonight.

[Chiko] I'm really sorry.

I told you to just smile no matter what.

If you take their words to heart,

you'll never be a hostess.

[Chiko] Mm.

[sighs]

That's enough.

Your boyfriend's here anyway, so head on home.

[Chiko] No, I'll finish.

[Mama] It's fine!

I'll lend you that dress tonight, so you two go have some fun.

Huh?

[Mama] Ah! Hey, kid!

Want me to lend her this one too?

For real?

[Mama chuckling] You look so excited!

-Auntie, what are you even saying? -[chuckling continues]

You got mad on my behalf, right?

[scoffs]

That guy will be back in a few days. No worries.

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[Chiko sighs]

There's a lot to the nightlife world.

[Chiko] Act like you know everything.

Chiko, that dress looks nice on you.

Shut up.

Wait, can I take a quick photo? [chuckles]

-You're persistent! -[giggles]

[Satoshi chuckling] Why not? It's rare! Hey, wait!

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[♪ light music playing]

[sizzling]

[seller] Here you go, ramen and fried rice.

Ma'am, this combo really hits the spot!

[seller] Thanks.

[Chiko] This is so good.

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[♪ closing theme music playing]