Original subtitles

-Woah!

-Whoo!

-OMG. Is that who I think it is?

-The Yeti's Dental Dos and Don'ts.

A scholarly guide by Jin: Creature, M.D.

Uh, mm, Creature-ologist?

Hmm. Dr. Creature Esquire...

Ugh! You know, some of us

are trying to create an official occupation title

that sounds both professional and not made up.

What's with all the noise?

-That's what we're trying to figure out.

Look!

-Let's go check it out!

-Oops!

Ma, did you see the crowd outside?

-Off with your head!

-Ma!

-Oh, excuse me.

-You really get into a zone when you chop.

-What's going on?

-I didn't have time to ask

because my ice cream was melting.

-The Legendary Qilin,

a creature known to all for bringing great prosperity,

is coming toward my dumpling shop.

-Oh, my gosh! It is Qilin!

Does that mean we'll start profiting

and I won't have to stress eat...

Drink ice cream anymore?

-Could this be a reward from the Great Watchers?

Or maybe it's the start of my next mission.

I still can't believe I am rubbing elbows

with the almighty, ethereal beings

who eternally watch over us

with their all-seeing eyes in the skies!

-Oh. Just like this ice cream, Qilin disappears.

Phew, I do feel better, though.

-No need to be shy, Great Watchers.

If you want to ring, go ahead.

Hmm.

Woah!

-Oh, my gosh. Oh, my gosh!

I can't believe it!

Qilin, you've been my favorite creature since I was a kid.

My dad used to read me so many stories

about you bringing prosperity into people's lives.

I loved you so much that he even got me

a Qilin stuffed animal!

But it got destroyed in the great dryer fire of 2015.

-It's Qilin-mania!

-We should lock the door.

-I aspire to have this many fans.

-This isn't good.

Qilin must be trying to get away

from all these people following him.

We should take him...

to the roof.

He read my mind!

-Huh? You'd think a few of them might be hungry

and wanna come in to have

some delicious, piping hot dumplings.

But nope, not one.

I respect you and the work you do.

-What? You do?

-Please, just tell me what I did wrong.

Things were going well!

I thought we had something special.

You even sent me Qilin!

Why won't you ring?

-Um, Ma, I don't think this fixation is healthy.

-Fixation? Is that what you think this is?

Hah! Clearly you don't understand

what is between us.

We've both invested feelings!

-Hey, Qilin, you must be hungry from all the...

Aww!

-Who knew Qilin had the personality

of an insanely lovable dog?

Who's a good boy?

Were all those crazy fanatics scaring you?

Is that why you came to us?

-You're a super fanatic, and he doesn't seem to mind.

-Maybe he came to bring us prosperity!

Studying a popular creature like Qilin

could really legitimize my research.

-I don't know what prosperity is,

but I have my friends, my unlimited dumpz...

-Please finish that word.

-Unlimited dumpzlings.

So my life is chef's kiss. Mwah!

-Mwah!

-Wait! Everest can just ask Qilin what he's doing here.

-Weird. Qilin isn't answering.

Aww!

- So cute! - Okay, that is adorable.

I'm gonna snap a quick pic with my glasses.

Oh, and run a bio-scan while I'm at it.

-Oh! Hot! Hot! Hot! Hot! Okay.

Ugh. Time to text Mr. Burnish for help.

-Since Qilin didn't answer,

and based on my flawless track record,

we should assume that I was right.

We need to protect him from those wild crowds.

-But isn't this a good opportunity for creach outreach?

Everyone loves Qilin.

-They just want his prosperity.

We need to watch out.

We've been tricked by people before.

Any one of those fans could pull a LiLi

and try to run off with him.

-Good afternoon, my dearest chums from another mum.

Ta-daaah!

-That was fast. I texted him like a minute ago.

-You wouldn't believe the traffic.

Duchess and I were forced to take to the skies.

Why are there so many people about?

I see.

The legendary Qilin is here.

Duchess, please hold my umbrella.

Ahh.

You guys, now there are even more people downstairs.

Everyone, please stop climbing and calm down.

Watch out!

It's getting dangerous for Qilin and the crowds.

Everyone, stay alert.

We have to be ready for anything.

- Hello? - Great Watchers?

I moved to a quieter place so we could talk privately.

Please, Great Watchers, I made a mistake.

But it could've happened to anyone!

Just one more mission to prove my worth.

I promise I won't disappoint you again!

Jin, my boy, this is terrible.

This repair will take quite some time.

Possibly all day.

-Well, I will just leave you to it.

-Pish posh! You have to stay close in case I need a hand.

-Not Duchess?

-With her fresh mani-pedi?

The color is Jerboa Nude.

-Uh, cool. I'll stay close.

-Yi, over here!

-Everest, catch them!

-Egads! They're multiplying

like the heads of the Hydra.

-This has to stop!

I need to meet Qilin!

- Get out of my way! - Stop pulling!

-Everyone's so desperate to see him.

-We need to clear away these people

before someone gets seriously hurt.

But how?

-I have an idea. But it starts with a story.

I used to have a toy train

that all the other kids wanted to play with.

They would always fight and try to take it from me,

so I was always hiding it.

Until I had an epiphany.

I decided to share my train.

Everyone took turns playing, and we finally found peace.

-And... Qilin is... the train?

-Good point, Peng.

If we share Qilin and his prosperity,

everyone will calm down.

I think.

And they do say

mo' prosperity, no mo' problems.

But I just don't know that I trust people with Qilin.

What if someone hurts him or takes him?

-What if someone only wants a glimpse of him,

just like we've had the honor?

Perhaps try giving them the benefit of the doubt.

You didn't trust me, but now look at us!

Tighter than the lid of a pickle jar.

What do you think, buddy?

All right. Let's give this a go.

-Listen up, everyone!

You're allowed to look and gently touch.

But any funny business and you'll be in big trouble

with this big guy.

-Honorable Qilin, could you please

help my grandmother keep her house?

-Qilin, sir, I am proposing to my partner,

but I don't have the money for a ring.

Yes!

-I've been at the same job for years,

and I still haven't gotten a raise.

Can you help?

Thank you, great Qilin.

-The plan is actually working!

-All thanks to toy train.

-Argh, what's taking so long?

This is a meet and greet, not counseling!

-Uh, do you know what patience is?

-Excuse me? Respect your elders!

-Why don't you respect my time

and stop holding things up even more?

-Hey! What's going on over there?

-Ugh, this is taking forever!

Please, calm down.

You'll all get a chance.

Qilin? Qilin!

Everest!

-I know! Look at us!

Like monkeys dangling from a furry tree...

that smells of takeout and strawberry shampoo.

-I love fruit-forward hair care products.

I love fruit-forward hair care products too!

-Guys, I'm glad you have a common interest,

but now is really not the time.

Have you seen Qilin?

- No. - I think he went left.

- Uh, where's Peng? - Right behind ya.

-Peng, I lost Qilin.

-I got you.

I don't see him!

-Ugh, someone probably took him.

This was a bad idea.

I knew I couldn't trust these people.

-Aw, man. I just remembered that after I shared my train,

it actually still got stolen by a bully.

-Sounds like it's time for an investigation.

You got any leads?

-Before he disappeared,

Qilin was with Mrs. Chen, Tao, and Mr. Yang.

They were... They were fighting over him.

-We should round them up in case they know anything.

-Oh-hoo! How exciting!

I mean, I... I am totally not excited right now

despite the fun activity we are about to engage in,

because of the dire circumstances.

-Everest, do you mind keeping a bird's-eye view for us?

-I take it back.

I made no mistake.

Yi is my precious granddaughter,

and I will always do everything in my power to keep her safe.

Even if it means we're through!

Is what I would say if these Great Watchers would pick up!

Uh-oh.

Now I can never get the last word in.

Who are you, boy?

Huh?

No dial?

-How am I supposed to call you, Great Watchers?

Oh, is that the point?

My heart aches for you. Huh?

-Ugh. We've looked everywhere!

All the shops, the dog park,

even the abandoned porta potties downtown.

Ugh.

And Qilin's still missing.

-There haven't been any sightings

on the creature app either.

-Hey, at least we rounded up

our three main suspects.

-One of them has to know where he is.

-I call dibs on first interrogation!

-Interrogations, eh, Jin?

Are you ready to be the Dr. Watson

to my astute Sherlock Holmes?

Hah! Please, Duchess.

We all know you're more of a Mycroft.

-Um, Mr. Burnish, shouldn't you be fixing my glasses?

-Oh! Yes, that's right.

I'm... just waiting for some parts

to finish 3D printing right now.

Your glasses probably won't be ready until end of day.

-Got it. Thanks, Mr. Burnish.

Also, I'm definitely Sherlock.

Let's table that.

It looks like we're about to get started.

-Mrs. Chen.

Mr. Yang.

Tao.

I have a few questions I'd like to ask.

Do you remember meeting Qilin?

-Of course, I do!

It was only 15 minutes ago.

I'm not that old.

-Do you know where he is now?

-Uh, sorry, Yi. I don't.

- Mm. - Hey, psst.

I think they're trying to pull a Brian Wu.

Exploiting the creature.

They're definitely hiding something from us.

-Where is Qilin?

Where are you hiding him?

Also, if you know the location of my lucky socks,

those are missing too.

Still playing innocent, huh?

A likely story!

-Um, if the story is likely,

doesn't that mean you should believe me?

-She's good.

-Hello, Tao. I am Sherlock Holmes.

This is my assistant, Dr. Watson.

-You know, again, I really think I'm Sherlock.

My strong facial features just don't read sidekick.

-I feel the same way about my piercing gaze

and mesmerizing voice.

What if we were both Sherlock?

-Hmm. I like the sound of that, Sherlock.

-A pleasure, Sherlock.

Now time to crack this case!

- Hush, Mycroft. - Not now, Mycroft.

- Lightbulb! - I've solved it!

Mrs. Chen, that fur on you, it could only have come from Qilin.

-I have four cats.

-I take back what I just said.

-I, Sherlock, couldn't help but notice

that you, Mr. Yang, have dead skin under your nails.

Qilin loves belly rubs,

but I'm sure you already knew that

because those flakes are from him, aren't they?

Uh...

Uh, I actually didn't know that.

-I do hate to rain on your parade,

but the skin is probably from...

-I know.

He could really use some Moisturizing Kiwi.

-Brilliant, Sherlock.

-Mr. Sherlocks, can I go home?

-The last time I saw Qilin,

you three were tugging at him.

What happened after that?

-It's true, we fought for a moment.

But Qilin watched us with such a calm gaze,

we realized we needed to calm down ourselves.

-So we took turns saying our request and left.

Qilin stayed where he was by the building.

-I would never do anything to disrespect Qilin.

I don't know why they're not telling us where he is.

Maybe they really have no idea.

I just don't think they've done anything wrong, Yi.

It seems like they hold Qilin in high regard.

-It does.

No, but once people's desires are involved, they can change.

Just think of how the contractor treated Jelleen

when her building was on the line.

We need motive.

Why did you three want to meet Qilin so badly?

W... What did you need his prosperity for?

-My landlord raised rent,

and my shop is in danger of closing.

-I'm trying to get a scholarship for university.

I don't want my mom to have to take out a loan.

-I was hoping for some rain.

My wife's car is really dirty,

and it'd be nice to clean it

without having to take it to the wash.

-Honestly, these are pretty good reasons.

-They are. And so were those requests earlier today.

They're real problems that all deserve to be fixed,

but I think they can be achieved without Qilin's help.

It's all prosperity that people can bring to each other.

-Huh. You're right, Yi.

Mrs. Chen, I actually think I can solve your issue.

- You can? - Yep.

I'll just set up social media for your shop,

arrange some shout-outs, and bam!

Business will pour in so you can pay your rent.

And I can help Young Tao.

My company has a scholarship fund.

I'd love to put in a good word for you,

uh... uh... to myself, I guess. Done!

-Is this for real? Oh, thank you!

-Mr. Yang. Good news!

The weather app on my phone says

there's an 85% chance of rain on Wednesday.

You're incredible!

-I know.

-I guess people

don't necessarily need Qilin for prosperity.

It can come through human connections

if you're... open to them.

-You're right, Yi.

But I'm sorry. We really don't know where he is.

I believe you.

And I'm sorry.

I didn't trust you because of bad things

others did to the creatures before.

I should know that not everyone is the same.

I'm realizing I haven't really been open

to human connections myself, have I?

Thank you for your time.

If you ever need our help, I'm here for you.

-Thank you, Yi.

-Jin, I also want to thank you for your time.

To be honest, I've just been pretending

to fix your glasses this whole time.

-You were pretending?

I thought we were just hanging.

-Because that's what I really wanted!

I feel like you all only ever call me when you need help.

-Mr. Burnish, I'm sorry.

I... I want you to know that I like spending time with you

regardless of whether we need help or not.

- Thank you, Jin. - Guys!

Now's really not the time. Qilin's still missing.

-Qilin! Everest! Stop!

Why are you fighting?

-You're gonna get hurt! Cut it out!

-Maybe they're play-fighting.

They're not play-fighting.

-Everest, are you okay? Just tell us what's going on!

Everest!

Oh, I... I'll calm Qilin down with my magic.

Yi!

-Oh, my gosh! What?

-Wait! Did Everest just tear Qilin's leg off?

-This... is not a creature!

Qilin is... a robot?

-Qilin's been giving Everest a weird gut feeling.

But not like mystery gas.

Your gut was right!

-I spent the day suspicious of humans,

when it was really the creature who was bad.

Thanks, Everest. You really held down the fort.

-This leg says "Burnish Industries."

-Wait, what? Let me see that.

Uh... I can explain.

The robot isn't me. Just the parts.

-Elaborate, please.

-Well, I may be selling tech on the black market now.

But, you know, Duchess' beauty regimen is pricey!

-The black market?

-More importantly, who sent robo-Qilin? And why?