Warm, Juicy (English Dub Version)

Ryo: That rice is crumbling in my taste buds...and the deep-fried tofu was savory and juicy as well. So that's what happiness tastes like.

(Theme song)

Ryo: Shaving the radishes one by one...so they won't be out of shape. Pour the hot water over the salted yellowtail to get rid of the odor. Turn the oven on, and watch carefully to let it boil. I'll just touch it and give it some emotions. The food will be glad to respond by being delicious. The food will not be glad to be so yummy! How did it taste bad when it smells so good like that? Grandma, since it happened, I was home alone. But, I don't know why I'm such a bad cook.

Ryo's Grandma: Now, listen up, little Ryo. Woman can cook around in order to be a good housewife.

Ryo: Sorry, grandma! From now on, I'm going to be such a bad cook this year! How disappointing!

(Phone rings)

Ryo: Hello? This is Ryo Machiko.

Akira: Hiya, Ryo! How's it going up there?

Ryo: Hi, Aunt Akira!

Akira: I'm sorry I forgot New Year's Day. I'm just getting a little hustle at work.

Ryo: Everything's A-OK! Thanks for working hard!

Akira: Ryo, this is an urgent issue. And you know I can't leave an 8th grade girl home alone. And I'm your aunt. You and me should be together.

Ryo: I'm fine, really. Besides, I had to change my decision of life fo my solitary life, ya know? It's way better than to have someone a bad work day.

Akira: What was that you said?

Ryo: Oh! Nothing. Wait. That reminds me of something, I was hoping you'll do anything for me.

Yuki: (Sniffs) I smell Yellowtail with daikon.

Ryo: My cousin Kirin is going to prep school? Really?

Akira: Of course. She wanted to go to an art club school just to let you know. She's also having a course every Sunday. How about you move it up to Saturdays?

Ryo: Does she want to go to the same school as I am? I need to study for the test. And I'm worried sick that I won't have anything for her to eat at dinner time.

Akira: No need to worry! All you have to do is wear an apron in the buff!

Ryo: Seriously?! (Narrating) And so, I was embarrassed as I accepted the task. I can't believe they're so lucky. A cold day should be spent in a warm and cozy room with a beloved one, and making lovely dishes and relationships. (Yelps) Hey! Who's pulling my scarf?! I need air! Whew. Huh?

Kirin: You must be my cousin I was looking for. My name is Kirin Morino! Nice to meet you!

Ryo: Hey. You're my second cousin who's the same as my age?

Kirin: Yep! That's me!

Ryo: But you seem so little.

Kirin: What?

Ryo: It's nothing. Anywho, your things look super heavy. Are you gonna carry all your things by yourself?

Kirin: Uh-huh! And I have faith inside my heart. Oh! And that reminds me. You're welcome to get this back!

Ryo: Is that a napa cabbage?

Kirin: I swiped a few from my house.

Ryo: You swiped?! You mean you didn't ask permission to get this?

Kirin: Yeah...sort of...to tell you the truth, I ran away from home after a big fight with my parents.

Mother Morino: Here you go, sweetheart. Dig in!

Kirin: Mom, do you always have to give my stir-fry everyday? I mean, meat would be nice once in a while, right?

Mother Morino: Take a look at this. You see the meat from here? I added it with sukiyaki seasoning. It's really tasty, honey.

Kirin: (Sighs) I need to talk to you.

Father Morino: What?! You're moving to art clubs in Tokyo? Why would you do that, sugarbear?

Kirin: I have to.

Mother Morino: But their exams won't be like the other ones they had. Didn't you have to be an all-night crammer?

Father Morino: Honey, please.

Kirin: Yes. And that is why I was hired as an all-night crammer in Tokyo. They also had...

Mother Morino: You can't do this, Kirin! Listen, sweetie pie...

Kirin: It would never cause money problems at my scholarship. And that makes me exempt from class...

Mother Morino: Wrong problem, young lady!

Kirin: (Gasps)

Mother Morino: I am your mother, and I will not allow what you said! The test that you think as well, but you absolutely cannot have a job as an all-night crammer!

Kirin: Okay. I'll run away from home and find someone to know how to cook food for me!

Mother Morino: What the hell are you talking about?!

Kirin: But then, I realized I was wrong for consulting them, but..

Ryo: They allowed you to have permission to commute every Sunday when you come home?

Kirin: Yeah, I bet they think I'm a loser again. (Sneezes)

Ryo: Wait. Do you have a cold or something?

Kirin: Huh?

Ryo: Come to think of it, you look awfully dressed in this cold weather.

Kirin: That's because I'm transferring to a prep school this year! And the Tokyo girls will be so impressed in those magazines!

Ryo: Is that so?

Kirin: I'm sure I will attend school in Tokyo. I don't care if my Mom even brags about it.

Ryo: Oh. Kirin!

Kirin: Yeah?

Ryo: Are you really hungry? I hope you like it.

Kirin: If this is like some eating contest or something, I wonder if it's true! Man! That food looks so delicious I forgot to say thank you. Thanks for dinner! Anyway, it was super yummy!

Ryo: You think so? I'm so relived! I thought I was gonna be a bad cook for real this year.

Kirin: Yeah! It's really cool! I haven't eaten a single meal besides the veggie stir-fry!

Ryo: You haven't?

Kirin: No, we only get random things. You're a good cook, Ryo!

Ryo: It's because you gave me a happy stomach. Like my motto, the hunger is the best spice. (Giggles) Well, I didn't have enough confidence in my cooking.

Kirin: That's ridiculous! This is my first time I have eaten your dish tonight! You caught me red handed with your fantastic hot pot. Let's see if you can try this. Okay, open wide! Promise me, it's good.

Ryo: I'll give it a try.

Kirin: Oh! If you don't eat it, it'll froze up!

Ryo: Oh. I, um, I have no choice!

Kirin: Oh. Bummer.

Ryo: OK! I'll eat it!

Kirin: You will? Say "aah"!

Ryo: It's delicious!

Kirin: I can't believe it! She does like it!

Ryo: Hey! Stop staring me like that! It's way to creepy.

Kirin: Your personality is something else, Ryo. We're the same age and I think your cooking is very unique and remarkable.

Ryo: No way! Maybe you can help me with the hotpot, right? You might learn something new.

Kirin: Wait. I can?

Ryo: Yeah!

Kirin: So, you think I can do it alone?

Ryo: What?

Kirin: Nothing! I just said that maybe you can go on without me.

Ryo: If you're able to eat carrots without leaving them, I'm sure you might like it.

Kirin: But the carrots smell bad! (Coughs)

Ryo: If you're sick, take medicine after you eat the carrots. (Narrating) I was so happy that someone helped me cook. (Hums) The hotpot, shall I say, was a great success. Hmm, but I wonder why? Maybe it was just a simple dish. The cabbage that she gave me earlier helped too. My heart has an instinct to do something with it. I'll get it!

Akira: So, how's your day with Kirin, Ryo?

Ryo: It's going great. She got in the bath.

Akira: I know. I was shocked after she contracted me.

Ryo: What? Akira, how did this actually happen?

Akira: She gave me a letter. It was somehow old-fashioned. Well, I think her mom wasn't interested in that. She's just lonely after all.

Ryo: She's lonely?

Kirin: Am I gonna do this alone or not? (Sneezes)

Ryo: Huh? I think your cold seems to be getting worse by now!

Kirin: (Sneezes)

Akira: Ryo?

Kirin: (Sneezes)

Ryo: Your temperature is at 37.2. That's so high.

Kirin: (Blows nose) I know this is my first day at school, but...

Ryo: You should be warm and cozy when you go out. I'll bring you my coat. (Laughs nervously) It'll be fine. I'm sure it's not that big.

Kirin: I just don't wanna be near the kids or they'll bully me around, don't you think?

Ryo: I think you're having this problem regardlessly. And here we are. My classroom. Just remember, you classroom is on the 2nd floor, got it?

Female Student: Hey, Ryo!

Ryo: Morning.

Female Student #2: Oh, is that your little sister?

Female Students: Hi, it's nice to meet you.

Ryo: Raising your skirt is inappropriate, remember? Kirin is taking it easy this time. I wonder if her cold is getting on her nerves. Except that she has a fever.

Ryo's Grandma: You seem to have a bad fever. I'll sleep with you tonight, okay?

Ryo: Huh? Kirin! Those study materials were a lot of work, huh?

Kirin: (Lipsing) They gave you all the work too. My nose feels a bit itchy.

Ryo: Are you saying that your nose is feeling funny?

Kirin: Mm-hmm. (Blows nose) Thank you. It's so chilly.

Ryo: Kirin!

Father Morino: She'll be fine. She just needs plenty of rest.

Ryo: I know, I know. Well, you have to excuse me for a moment.

Kirin: Is that my mommy?

Ryo: No, i think it's your dad. Your mother isn't home right now. He is worried sick.

Kirin: I know.

Ryo: I'm sure your mom is worried sick too. Please stay one more day. Even the cold is light, the train trip can be a bumpy ride.

Kirin: Thank you.

Ryo: So, you're hungry, right? I'll go make you something very special to digest. Udon.

Kirin: Ooh! I love Udon! I wanna eat it! I'd rather go with the noodle kitsuneudon.

Ryo: You want something simple like that?

Kirin: Yep. I like the tofu soaking slowly in the pot to flavor the broth.

Ryo: Well, I'll make you some Udon with tofu on top.

Kirin: Huh? Really? You can?

Ryo: All you need to do is simmer out the soy sauce, and add mirin, sugar, and water together. It's pretty easy.

Kirin: That's so cool, Ryo! If you had that instant ramen buisness, you'll be rich!

Ryo: Well, that's so very nice of you, Kirin. Here we are. Homemade kitsuneudon. Oh, yes. I also mixed it up using the cabbage that you gave me last night.

Kirin: Thank you! Time to eat! (Blows, slurps) Mmm! It's so good!

Ryo: The noodles are the perfect recipe for slurping.

Kirin: Even the tofu and miso blend in perfectly, and the onions are really sweet. It's so yummy!

Ryo: My grandma used to cook udon for me when I was feeling sick, you know what I mean?

Kirin: Yeah. If I become a great chef like you, I will be done with my life. Oh, my body feels warm and tingly all of a sudden.

Ryo: That's because I added ginger in the soup. It is good for warming up your body.

Kirin: You think so?

Ryo: And plums in tea can make your energy level up some more.

Kirin: Wow! You have a lot of plans to be a doctor, Ryo!

Ryo: I didn't do anything but make you the Udon. Drink your medicine and get plenty of rest, okay?

Kirin: Aren't you gonna eat, Ryo?

Ryo: No, I live spontaneously.

Yuki: Hello? I would like pizza please. Yes. With mushrooms on top.

Ryo: There. All done. Now, it's time to dig in.

Kirin: Inarisan!

Ryo: Hi, Kirin. We ran out of Udon, so I thought we'd eat sweets together.

Kirin: Not fair! I want some too!

Ryo: No way! You might get a tummy ache if you eat too much. Let's save it for later till you get better.

Kirin: (Growls)

Ryo: It's just like that when I was little. (Giggles)

Kirin: Why are you giggling?

Ryo: It's nothing, really. Let's eat now. This sweet tofu feels tingly in my taste buds. And the rice is so fluffy. It's split in two, and why is it too juicy?

Kirin: It's hard to eat that thing! The sushi rice's two tastes are the perfect match! The way it was inserted is so divine!

Ryo: Good God!

Kirin: Ahh. You are a really smart person, Ryo!

Ryo: That's what my grandma used to do when I was little.

Kirin: I see that! It's how you express on the state of a dish's unique taste!

Ryo: Correct. So, what does it taste like when someone is not feeling well?

Kirin: Let me guess.