"Application to return to Earth" "Attn;" "Sand-Sand Burger Inc." "Space Route 246666, aka 'The Galaxy Turnpike"" "runs from the region of the solar system between the 5th and 6th planets where the space colony 'Uzu-Shio" lies to form the original trunk road linking that to the 3rd planet, Earth" "There are shuttle stops along the way along with several restaurants to serve the travelers but they are rarely ever busy" "After 150 years of operation, the route's advanced dilapidation suggests to me that Highway 246666, aka "Galaxy Turnpike"" "barely merits continued existence" "I recommend its immediate closure" "Sorry I'm late" "Could you manage?" "Can't hear over the fryer" "Forget it" "There's nothing to worry about" "You know today's a special day?" "Once every 200 years, the Orga cluster and the Veronica meteors align precisely with your planets, Venus  Jupiter" "It's a very special day indeed" "We nicknamed it "S.E.S."" "short for "Super Erotica Straight"" "On this day, all creatures great and small feel Eros burning in their hearts" "We can't know the reason but I assume some magnificent force is at work" "Even I can feel it" "You can, too?" "I'm horny as hell" "Is that right?" "Shall we order something?" "The Cosmo Set Lunch will be 633 Cosmic Yen" "Exact change, thank you very much" "Next customer in line" "Welcome" "A tuna burger by itself." "How about a drink to go with it?" "Certainly" "Let me confirm your order" "One moment, please" "Get him to leave" "Why'?" "I don't like them" "Don't be mean, he's a customer" "Wherever they sit they leave the seats soaking wet" "It just needs wiping" "Kurorons are kind and intelligent." "They're great singers, too" "I know." "They're really good" "That's irrelevant." "I don't want them on our seats" " If he stands..." " Stop it" "A tarpaulin at least" "Please don't be upset" "So, whats the matter now?" "Can you hear me?" "I wrote that letter" "It was time I took action" "That's a decisive move" "Should've done it before." "If they accept, it's back to Earth for me" "What happens to the restaurant?" "Corporate will decide." "It's not my problem" "Did you tell the wife?" "What's the matter?" "Don't tell me..." "That thing I mentioned the other day" "My suspicions were right" "Meaning..." "I'm convinced now..." "Noe's seeing some guy" "What twigged you?" "She has a new necklace, right here" "Oh' deary me..." "Was out "shopping" today for ages." "Meeting him, for sure" "It does sound fishy..." "I admit, it's partly my fault" "You mus m 'I blame yourself" "But I need time to myself, too" "I understand" "That's who you are" "Enjoy your meal" "Welcome" "Let's sit there" "Lei-chan..." "Ms. Hana..." "Sorry, could you handle this please?" "Thank you" "So, what do we get?" "You promised not to spend much" "Let's share a small fries" "At least a coffee too." "I'll go" "Such coincidences actually happen, huh?" "(Test fa vie... that's life" "In the vastness of space, she has to turn up here of all places..." "The universe is full of mystery" "I wonder if she's married'?" "Her partner is an Assinus judging by his pointy ears" "I wonder how my husband will take it?" " What's up'?" " There's a dispute going on" "Once again, please" "For chrissakes..." "I want a double-cheese SunSun Burger and a cheese SunSun Burger" "Should I add the single cheese order to the double-cheese set lunch or the double-cheese order to the single cheese set lunch?" "Or are they the same price?" "So you want double-cheese and single-cheese set lunches?" "For the hundredth time, no!" "That'd mean two drinks, right?" "I don't want that, don't you see?" " Mr. Manager" " What's wrong?" "A problem customer" "Sorry about this" "Step aside" "I'll handle this" "Not that I mind" "I've got nothing against her" "I'm sure the same is true for her" "That was just people spreading rumors" "We participants didn't care so much" "Let people say what they will" "So, do you think I should say hi?" "That's for you to decide" "But supposing I make myself known... then she'll obviously want to see my husband" "What's the worry?" "Don't get me wrong, I'm fine" "I'm not worried." "They won't restart anything" "I know him so well." "He's not that type" "Are you sure?" "Maybe I'll just mention it in passing" "It's just that... it's not vital that they see each other" "You already have your answer within" "Am I a bad person?" "Listen carefully" "Adding the single-cheese to the double set is the cheaper way to go" "You just had to tell him that" " But..." " No "but" about it" "Why does adding a single-cheese to it mean that the price works out differently?" "Don't worry about logic" "Adding the double-cheese to one order is the same as adding a single-cheese..." "Shut up!" "Sorry, it's a power outage." "A moment please, before it's restored" "What's up now?" "Sorry for the trouble, everyone" "Noa?" "Lei-chan?" "What're you doing here'?" "I'd ask you the same" "I run this place" "Is that right?" "What a surprise" "Come here" "My husband, Baba Sahib." "He's an Assinus, as you see" "It's the boy I mentioned." "From the theater group" "I'm Baba Sahib" "Nice to meet you" "My wife has told me much about you" "Is that right?" "Let's take a seat" "We get Assinii here sometimes" "Really?" "But that was the first time I got that greeting" "What'?" "What you just did" "That wasn't a greeting" "We Assinii don't do things like that" "Do we?" "How long have you been here?" "It's been 3 years" "I'm so glad your dreams came true" "He always loved hamburgers" "I'll try the fries" "Help yourself" "You should've ordered much more" "We already ate" "Don't play with your food" "Been back to Earth?" "Not since we opened this place" "We're on our way there now" "Is that right?" "Waiting for the shuttle" "Hey, look who's here" "Come..." "It's been ages!" "Long time, no see" "Noe, the wife thing really suits you" "My husband..." "Noa's wife" "Nice to meet you" "How lovely to bump into you both like this" "Do you think it's fate?" "What do you recommend?" "I'd say the Cosmo Burger." "You can't get it on Earth" "Not today" "I wish you would." "Get two for them" "Noa, it's too much" "Don't worry." "They don't cost much" "We'd be delighted" "Make it quick" "Sure" "I understand your concerns" "I too felt the same way at first" "But life demands you make the leap" "Like the proverbial omelette and the breaking of eggs" "I do understand" "Let me ask you..." "What are you most worried about?" "A disease, I guess" "Listen, sir" "The world is full of potential pathogens" "Step foot outside and you're surrounded by the cold virus" "Yet you still venture out" "You go to work, you take a walk..." "Living in fear means you achieve nothing" "This is the same thing" "If my wife found out..." "No way she can, unless you tell her" "Even so..." "I'll have to bear the guilt my entire life" "You know that old adage about a man's pleasure?" "It ranks male enjoyment according to the choice of sexual partner..." "Best is to sleep with another man's wife" "Second is to claim a social inferior" "Third's a lover, fourth is a pro" "Last of all is a wife" "One's own wife ranks last" "Ever had sex outside the marriage'?" "No, oi course rm" "This is all about helping you" "At this rate you'll die without knowing a true sense of pleasure" "Is that a fun way to live?" "If you miss this opportunity you'll regret it for the rest of your life" "You understand that?" "Mr. Baba Sahib, what work do you do?" "I was a Professor of Space Studies." "Note the past tense..." "Got fired after a problem with a student" "I meddled with a female pupil" "Silly man" ""A choice I deeply regret"" "I had no choice but to get Dad to hire him" "I'm hoping to do office work" "Hence the trip to Earth?" "It'll be my first time" "I look forward to the challenges ahead" "Excuse me" "Hello there" "The usual?" "Get a milk for Mr. Danny" "Thanks for the help" "I understand" "Welcome to the restaurant" "Let's sit there" "Burgers?" "Haven't had one in ages" "Chief, what'll you have'?" "We've no time." "Just a coffee" "I'll get it" "My treat, since I asked to see you" "I accept, thank you" "Excuse me" "Two coffees" "Two hot coffees" "ls your father well?" "He's certainly aged" "Does he still fish?" "Remember that time we went together?" "Guys..." "Yes?" "Shall I leave you alone?" "Of course not" "It's fine" "It'll be easier to talk without me" "You're being oversensitive" "I'll thin my presence" "Don't worry" "I feel bad" "Just let him be" "We did go fishing, right" "Chilled to the bone to catch just a couple of fish" "It's very distracting" "Hello" "Mr. Mendes?" "I couldn't help it" "I'm in a difficult position" "I know you are" "You promised not to come" "Just 5 minutes" "Listen..." "My dear..." "My dear..." "Ms. Hana?" " Were you smoking?" " I was not" " You were" " I was not" "Excuse me, my dear" "Can you handle this?" "Two Cosmo Burger sen" "Get rid of the butts." "We'll be in big trouble if my husband sees them" "Over here" "it's presently 1pm, Uzu-Shio time" "I'm half-way along the route-at the Cosmo Branch of Sand-Sand Burger 01181017791298T9 SPETSQ" "In a corner, one Kuroron sits alone" "What's on your mind'?" "Over by the register 2 men in security guard uniforms are loafing about" "Nearer me, a Gennus and a human are locked in serious discussion" "Lastly there are two humans and an Assinus" "One of the humans runs the restaurant" "Has he nothing better to do?" "Even though the Earth shuttle leaves in an hour this static tableau amply illustrates that the Galaxy Turnpike has outlived that the Galaxy Turnpike has outlived its usefulness" "The huge annual maintenance fee alone is..." "I don't like this" "Let me know the truth" "Is this the end for us'?" " An awful ending" " Stop right there" "You make it sound like we're involved" "We didn't even start anything" "I always said you were hoping in vain" "Right from the start" "My dear, let's be honest" " I always am" " You put on a brave face" " I do not" " Your words fail to move me" "It's not my problem" "My dear... are we really through?" "Didn't even start, for chrissakes!" "My dear, I bring a new proposal for the design" "This one's sure to meet your approval" "I'll be fine without" "I said I don't need it" "What about the restaurant renovation?" "I've decided to hire someone else" "In that case..." "I lose you and the job?" "Both in one cruel blow?" "It's not my fault" "How on earth can I bear that?" "You're in the wrong here" "How could you?" "My dear..." "What's the new proposal?" "M We momma... your current floor is Terrazzo" "which is showing its age" "So for example... how about using Umbria floor tiles?" "Umbria'?" "Umbria tiles...for the natural ambience of their earth tones..." "Another option... is to re-do the entire surface" "with a herringbone wood floor" "Herringbone?" "It will create a top quality feel" "That's lovely" "What's more... your old stucco walls are dirty..." "We could decorate in natural colors over natural wood texturing" "Natural wood'?" "A wood veneer showing off the texture of natural grain" "in all its plain, organic warmth" " What are you doing?" "It's okay" " What's okay'?" " Don't worry" " I'll scream" " No need for alarm" "Just relax, okay" "It'll be fine" "Don't worry" "No need to worry" "I'm leaving the squad this month" "This is news to me" "I didn't tell anyone yet" "Why, all of a sudden?" "My time is up" "Your time?" "I must return to X538, my galaxy" "What's this about'?" "I was here on a mission" "A mission?" "Please don't be shocked" "I'm not from Earth" "lam Captain Socks" "Are you feeling alright?" "The rule is that we leave without telling anyone but I felt I should tell you, Chief" "I just don't get it" "Captain Socks?" " You?" " Yes" "You transform into him?" "That's correct" "Don't believe it" "Do I look like I'm lying'?" "But why?" "To maintain universal peace" "Chief..." "Thank you for everything" "But kid..." "A burger joint's hardly the place for this" "You're so busy, it was hard to get you alone" "Damn..." "It's natural to be shocked" "I'm suddenly starving" "Let me go get something" "Excuse ma..." "Excuse me?" "I'm busy" "I ordered coffees earlier..." "Can I add a burger and fries to make it a Sun-Sun Burger Set?" "What'?" "I'd like to add a burger and fries to my coffee and order as a set meal" "What's wrong?" "Stop it" "I won't hurt you" "Wait a minute, okay..." "Stop fooling around" "Wait..." "Think about it..." "Where was I when Captain Socks fought those mutants?" "I always make myself scarce, eh?" " That's true" " See?" "I really am Captain Socks" "However..." "If you still don't believe me..." "Come with me" "It's this way" "Please take your time choosing" "Liesel is a nice girl." "A wonderful talker" "She's out of the question" "Louisa has a sad story" "She's been through a lot in life" "Brigitta's an acquired taste" "That smell...of a stray dog come in out of the rain" "Let's make a decision, shall we'?" "You're allowed two changes anyway" "She's almost right" "I'll choose this one" "Very discerning, sir" "For technique, lima's one of the best in the universe" "I'm sure you'll be satisfied" "Which planet is she from?" "Venus" "A Venusian..." "Be assured, to the eye she's entirely human" "She's not half-catfish below-the-waist or anything" "You know our billing system?" "Pay me 20,000 now and the rest to the girl 60,000 in total, right'?" "20,000 is a one-time membership fee lima is extremely popular" "A last-minute cancelation means she's free" "You're a lucky man" "I just hope she's disease-free" "You are a worrier" "With alien planets, you're never sure" "They have regular check-ups" "I'll call her now." "She'll be here in 5 mins" "She'll wear a red flower as a sign" "Thank you for everything" "Enjoy!" "Let's go" "Please" "Me, too?" "But..." "I'll transform for you" "You're stripping?" "Otherwise they tear" "Close the door" "You're even taking that off?" "I've got to be totally naked" "Look closely" "I just get bigger and bigger" "Morphing!" "The Suzunari Theater" "When I lived back on Earth" "I worked back-stage at a small theater" "Eventually!" "ended up marrying the sister of a cast member" "Initially, I dated the lop-billed actress" "That was Lei-char:" "She was a superb performer and a lovely person, loo" "Bright and smart, she was the perfect woman for me" "Until I discovered a most disconcerting thing..." "She ate hamburgers in an absolutely repulsive way" "Pd adored hamburgers since I was a kid so that was a nightmare" "Ye!" "here was a girl eating so deliciously in a way I'd never imagined..." "So I left Lei-chan and began dating my wife" "I see." "Lime things mean a lot." "I gel that..." "So?" "What's troubling you?" "You wouldn't be here otherwise" "It's not that I want Lei-chan back." "Far from it..." "I just thought..." "Thought what?" "She doesn't seem very happy" "What's with that husband?" "I can't believe she fell for that nerdy jerk" "Was it out of desperation?" "She couldn't forget about you" "Of course I never told her I'd left because of her burger technique..." "So she still doesn't know the reason my feelings cooled" "I feel so bad about that" "You're in the wrong on this one" "I understand, my dear" "I'm sorry" "It seems we should part" " Like I said..." " Wish you'd told me earlier" "I've been telling you all along" "I'll step aside" "One thing... as a final memory" "just once..." " Please don't" " I don't ask for a kiss" "The Angueles way... of saying farewell" " No" " Don't worry" "It'll be fine" "Be still" "It's done" "We'll never meet again" "Excuse me" "Thanks" "Did you just see a mime'?" "Holding a red balloon'?" "I know it sounds absurd but he was here" "Do you mean this'?" "Not the Sand-Sand character" "A mime like in a circus" "I'm sorry but we've no mimes here" "But I saw one" "That's off-limits to customers" "I'll call if I see one" "What's up?" "Sorry, I had a headache so I took a nap" "In that case, relax" "I'm okay now" "Lei-chan hadn't changed at all" "Really?" "I thought she'd aged" "That makes two of you" "Listen" "Don't worry on my account, okay?" "I feel nothing for her any more." "There are no lingering emotions" "That claim itself sounds fishy" "Are we going back to Earth?" "Why do You ask'?" "You just mailed an application to return, right'?" "Even if it's accepted it'll be ages yet" "Don't concern yourself with it" "But if Captain Socks leaves what will happen to KBC Security?" "It'll be fine" "Socks was always getting us out of a fix" "Next week another superhero will replace me" "Are you sure'?" "That's the way it works" "But Chief..." "I need you to know something else" "There's more'?" "About crew member Manmo" "Manmo'?" "Did you know we're dating?" " You are?" " You didn't know?" "It's the first I heard" " The whole crew knows" "In any case... she'll be here soon" "Ms. Manmo will?" "Unfortunately..." "I have to say goodbye to her, too" " She knows your real identity?" " I'm about to reveal it" "That'll be a surprise" "No matter how she may beg," "I must take my leave" "She'll beg me to take her with but I cannot" "Chief" "Could you please look after her for me?" "Got it" "Be her rock, if you can" "I'd better go now" "I'm in the middle of my patrol" "Sorry for bothering you" "You've got a few days left?" "I plan to leave this weekend" "Let's grab a drink before then" "Definitely" "Later, then" "No need to follow" "I'm Mum" "Mr. Zett introduced us" "Mr. Mum?" "That's right" "Your name is'?" "Maybe I'll grab a bite" "Please, order what you like" ""ma... lima, that's right" "I want to eat nuggets" "Just nuggets?" "Just nuggets. 80 boxes" "For my kid brother." "He loves 'em" "80 boxes?" "80 boxes" "Eight-zero..." "Eighty..." ""boxes" "I'll go get them" "I appreciate it" "Excuse me" "Keep quiet" "Stop, I won't hurt you" "I want to ask you something" "Thank you for waiting" "It took ages!" "I'm sorry lshould apologize" "The Cosmo Set comprises a burger created with a 100% Cosmo Beef patty" "Hang on..." "Are you alright?" "Can't you wait?" "It came on quick" " Shall I call a doctor'?" " He's fine" "But..." "He's early this month..." "Don't upset the other customers" "What on earth's going on?" "He sheds his skin every month" "His skin?" "I'm used to it but it's gross." "Best not to look" "Sorry but do you have a blanket?" "Who's going to eat these?" "80 boxes of nuggets..." "How many damn nuggets is this?" "80 times 5 is 400." "Who eats that many'?" "Whoops..." "Sorry I'm late." "I was filing receipts" "Thanks for taking the time" "It's fine." "I need to talk anyway" "But I'll tell you later." "Go ahead" "What's up?" "Want something?" "Whose is this?" "The chief was just here" "He was?" "I'll get a fresh one" "Don't bother, this'll do." "So?" "You can speak first" " I don't want to" " I should go last" "I think mine is best last" "Mine is pretty serious" "So is mine, actually" " Mine's probably more so" " No, mine is" "I really think mine's more serious" "Okay, I'll go first then" "What's up?" "Let's split up" "Sorry but I want to end it" "Wait a minute" "I told you it was serious." "That's why I wanted to go last" "You really mean this?" "It's so out of the blue" "You wouldn't propose to me" "Propose?" "You wouldn't meet my parents." "I'm nearly 30, you know..." "I just can't wait." "Sorry" " But even so..." " That's all I have to say" " What's up with you?" " Forget it..." "But...what the hell went wrong?" "We're really breaking up?" "How could you?" "My mind's already made up" "Of course I want to propose to you" "But there are circumstances..." "It's okay, I don't blame you" "I just figured you wrong" "I thought you were the domestic type." "It was my mistake..." "Alright then, in that case" "I'll tell you everything" "Go ahead" "Don't be shocked" "In truth... lam not from this Earth" "Captain Socks is who I am" "I'm sorry I kept quiet." "We're forbidden from revealing ourselves" "But you, I had to tell..." "Hello?" "I just told him now" "Can you make it here?" "That'd be best." "I'll wait..." "Who's coming?" "Someone confessed their love and proposed" "You dilly-dallied...so I accepted" " Hang on..." " That's the way it is" "I'm getting married next month" "Ms. Hana" "What would you do if we closed down'?" "Will it close down'?" "We don't know yet" "Let me know." "I'd have to find work" "Didn't I say..." "Just holding it in my mouth..." "My husband wants to return to Earth" "If you can't make it in Space, no point trying elsewhere" "Not that it was always like this" "How do you know?" "The Galaxy Turnpike was bustling and every restaurant was packed" "before the opening of the Space Expressway" "I'm just lighting it" "But that was over 100 years ago" "How old are you?" "I've been working part-time for 80 years" "Is that right?" "That actually cost 15,440 Cosmo yen" "Not that I mind but..." "There's one thing I'd like to establish" "What, I wonder?" "Are you free of disease?" "Disease?" "He told me you're safe because of the check-ups..." "But in-between check-ups... you probably have a number of clients..." "I know that worry can be paralyzing... but for me to be with a non-Earthling... it's kind of a first time thing... and I can't be sure what diseases you may have acquired" "When was your last check-up?" "This is very rude" "I'm sorry to make things awkward" "My last check-up was yesterday" "Yesterday?" "But you're my 3rd client of the day" "What do want to do?" "Want to give up?" "Your skin's so soft..." "I can't fry an egg without breaking it" "Forget what I said" "Are you a chef?" "I look forward to being your client" "Thanks." "I'll get the rest when we're done" "The rest'?" "But..." " Nobody told me that..." " Are you kidding?" "What's the total, then?" "Depends on the course" "Meaning what'?" "There's an A, B  C course" "Can you explain them'?" "A is to enjoy by watching" "B is to enjoy by touching" "The C course is to go all the way or do I say "come"..." "How much to come all the way?" "200,000" "Two-hundred-thousand" "More than the flight from Earth?" "Plus the 60,000 to total 260,000" "No, it's out of the question." "I'll be stranded without airfare" "Hold on a minute" "This supposed "Professor"..." "where did you meet him?" "He came to see my play" "Why are you with him'?" "Student-seducing jerk" "He's so true to himself" "I apologize" "What'?" "It's my fault" "I don't understand" "It's all my fault" "I know I've no right to... but I just feel sorry for you" "I'm not sorry at all" "Sure you are" "Don't imagine how I feel" "I wanted you to be happier... to find a better man than me..." "to live a better life..." "But I am happy" "Let's not do this" "Do what'?" "I'm really happy" "That's a brave face" "Do I smack you?" "I know how you feel" "You were devastated" "What'?" "I'm so sorry I ended it like that" "But get over it and make a new start" "Are you totally stupid?" "To presume your ex can't live without you..." "At best, it's a male fantasy" "At worst, you're simply delusional" "I admit that to us he appears strange and needy but the fact is, I love him" "I cannot believe that" "What do you know about him'?" "When I'm old and frail and face the end, somewhere in this universe... it'll be him that I'm thinking of" "and not you, sorry to say" "I wish I could give you a hug" "Bu!" "I don't exist below the neck, okay?" "At last I've got hold of you" "How's it going, sir'?" "Are we having fun?" "H's not what we discussed at aH" "Isn't she good enough?" "Good enough?" "She's fantastic!" "I told you" "But what's this about 260,000?" "260,000?" "That must be the C course" "Don't tell me that's what you want?" "Of course I do!" "You think I came all the way from Earth just to watch?" "My misunderstanding, I'm sorry" "With your hygiene concerns, I assumed A or B at most" "What shall we do?" "Well, I'm not paying that much" "Really?" "Then you must make do with A or B, I guess" "I wan 'I pay a penny just to watch." "Do something]" "Would you like to cancel?" "The one-time fee still applies" "No way!" "Put yourself in my shoes" "My fuse is already lit" "It can't be helped..." "Unless you talk directly to Hma" "She's a reasonable girl" "Call me if there's anything else" "I'll do what I can" "That took too long" "Men are such sad creatures" "Shall we then'?" "Mm "ma..." "Do you take American Express?" "Can I ask you to reconsider?" "It's too late now" "Weren't we in love?" "But..." "Chief..." "What's up?" "Sit by me" "Sure" "How did it go?" "I think he understood" "Damn it..." "This is just the way it is" "Couldn't be helped..." "But how come?" "Sorry I didn't tell you" "We're getting married" "No way..." "She met my daughter, too" "I know I'll be a great mom" "Told her your news?" "Yes..." "I was so surprised..." "This guy is Captain Socks..." "He is?" "I guess she wasn't listening" "He returns to his home planet soon" "Oh, we'll miss him" "Wait a second" "It's not 100% decided" "I'll stay if you tell me to" "I don't think I mind" "Don't say that" "Good luck with everything" "Good luck" "Ms. Manmo, consider me" "Should I step aside?" "There's no need" "Chief, shall we go?" "Okay, then" "Sorry about this" "See you" "What shall we do?" " Korean BBQ?" " Great idea!" " Bowling later?" " If you like" "Excuse me, do you have a minute?" "Sure" "Please, take a seat" "You too, over there" "I'm Hashimoto from the Ministry of Space Transport" "You're the manager here?" "Yes" "I have something to discuss" "Keep quiet" "Sorry about that" "Down, boy." "Sit" "I've experienced several strange things since being here" "You may think me odd but please bear with me okay" "Firstly lam presently surrounded by small birds and a cute puppy runs under my feet" "It may sound strange but I see them" "This only occurred upon entering your establishment" "What's more, they're familiar to me" "They come from the cartoons of my childhood" "Chicchi the bird and Sandy the puppy" "They were inseparable friends" "As a child I was enthralled by them" "I was an only child and they were my only friends" "There's also a mime" "I see a mime holding a red balloon" "He's sitting here right now" "I remembered the instant I saw him" "I once got lost in an amusement park" "A mime with a red balloon reunited me with my mother" "He is that same mime" "Have I gone insane?" "I wonder..." "Why am I seeing them?" "Why are they here?" "What's the message they have for me?" "Beats me..." "I think I have the answer, maybe" "Boy, it feels good to have shed" "Here" "Do we throw it away?" "Please do" "Why did you come here?" " A survey" " Of what?" "Field survey of the Turnpike" "I hear a rumor it might be closing" "I heard it too." "Is it true'?" "I cannot address that question" "Some kind of force is at work to stop it happening" "What do you mean?" "From deep within his past, beloved memories are retrieved and given substance to send him back to Earth with a favorable impression" "It's a welcoming committee, so to speak" "Welcoming committee?" "Who'd arrange such a thing?" "Whoever would be most affected by the closure" "Most affected?" "The Galaxy Turnpike itself" "Over time, the Turnpike has evolved into a conscious being" "It's not uncommon across the galaxy" "They're a welcoming committee?" "Would you agree with that?" "Can you see him?" "Yes" "All along?" "Yes" "I wish you'd told me" "We're used to unusual phenomena here" "Ms. Hana" "Get rid of this" "Best not to peek" "Hello Noe..." "Sorry, we'll fix it soon" "Noa's as idiosyncratic as ever" "Did he say something strange?" "He still talks nonsense sometimes" "I'm sorry" "But I'm impressed he made his dream come true" "You mean this place?" "He always said that burgers would be his life" "It's not always plain-sailing" "Naturally, being all the way out here..." "There's also talk of the highway closing" "Well, it's deserted" "We don't know for sure, though..." "Did he lose weight?" "You think so?" "He gains it back easily." "Be careful" "He should put on a bit more" "I'm not sure..." "Being together, you wouldn't notice" "How long did you two date?" "It was 3 years, right'?" "I forget" "We've been married 5 years" "But it's not a question of time" "Yes, it is" "Yes, it is" "How much can you afford, then?" "This much..." "I'll take the A course" "Hey, this isn't enough" "I can't even watch..." "What the hell..." "All right then" "A special exception today" "You seem nice so I'll cut you a huge deal" "Are you sure'?" "A, B or C, your choice" "Really?" "The C course" "Deal" "So, shall we begin'?" "You mean here?" "Are you mentally prepared?" "Wait a second..." "You're an Earthling, who knows what germs you have?" "Don't tell me it's your first time?" "Don't worry, I'll take the lead" "Your finger" "Concentrate" "Cheerio" "Wait" "Are we finished?" "Yes" "That was it?" "That's the way we do it" "But..." "What?" "You must've felt good, too" "I do feel...a sense of fulfillment" "What else did you hope for'?" "A feeling of guilt?" "No, not at all..." "Take good care of your wife" "Solong" "Pull yourself together!" "Can you try to walk?" "Somebody, come help me!" "Hold on!" "I'm a doctor" "Out of the way." "Leave him to me" "Mr. Mendes?" "A friend of yours?" "Where was he?" "In the electric room" "He was fine earlier" "Who the hell is he?" "You know his name?" "It's Mr. Mendes" "Mr. Mendes, can you hear me?" "He's conscious" "But who is he'?" " Can't tell me?" " We'll talk later" "How is he, Doctor?" "No fever" "Which planet is he from'?" "I think he's from Angueles" "I thought so" "I reckon he's pregnant" "Pregnant?" "Angueleans are hermaphrodite" "Gestation takes 30 minutes." "They're known for it 30 minutes'?" "They tend to seek out a dark place to give birth" "No wonder he was in there..." "Water's broken." "Baby's coming." "Lay him down" "I need a blanket and scissors" "Help him, please" "Take off his shoes" " Where's the baby'?" " Not out yet" "Not yet'?" "My dear...dearest'?" "That's you" "I'm right here" "My dear. you know... this baby is ours" "What'?" "Wait, don't be so stupid" "It's true." "We made it together" "How come?" "Who fertilized who?" "I did nothing" " What's the connection?" " There is none" "He took it upon himself" "He's having your baby!" "Stop saying this nonsense" "It's true...it's our baby" "Let me explain" "Angueleans can conceive by touching foreheads" "Foreheads?" "That's nice...beats fingertips" "Does that ring a bell?" "Looks like it does!" "It felt like a farewell gesture" "My forehead..." "He's trying to say something" "Mine and hers touched" " Shut up" " How could you?" "I've no relationship with him at all" "One-sided conception is quite common in the universe" "Angueleans are tremendously imaginative" "Phantom pregnancy on a whole new level" "It's a damn nuisance" "It's the only way they can procreate" "It's started" "Take over for me" "It is out yet?" "He's suffering" "Not my problem" "Contractions closer." "Won't be long" "Rub his back" "Are you going to be with him?" "Don't be so stupid" "What about the baby'?" " I don't know!" " It's your baby" "Inhale slowly...and exhale" " Is it going to be all right?" " Dunno..." "But, Doctor?" "I'm a dentist" "In any case..." "Anyone can play this part" "Something's coming out" "You can do it" "Doctor, please" "I'll do my best" "Hold his hand, please" "Ouch...it's coming" "Why don't you believe your wife?" "How can I'?" "Did you forget what it takes to live in Space?" "Human common sense doesn't apply here" "Inhale deep and exhale!" "Oh wow..." "What is it?" "An egg..." "I can see an egg" "An egg?" "It hurts!" "Heck, it's really dry" "What does that mean?" "He's not naturally well-hydrated" "That's correct" "So it won't just slip out" "Put me out of my misery" "Can't you help him?" "Got any seaweed?" " What's that?" " Kelp seaweed" "Mom always said kelp's slipperiness helps a difficult birth" "Kelp"" "Get some kelp" "We've got no kelp!" "Can't it be something else?" "She said that kelp's the best" "Hey, it's your turn now" "Me?" "Any happy childhood memories of kelp?" "Memories?" " Try to think back" "Anything he remembers turns real" "You can do that?" "I don't control the process" "Think happy kelp thoughts" "Okay, I'll try..." "Sweet memories of kelp..." "There's no such thing!" "You're useless!" "Do you have kelp memories?" "Any of you had fun with kelp?" "I did" "Memories of kelp?" "I was swimming in the sea as a kid" "I got lost and the kelp found me" "As if they were talking to me" ""Mom's over there, kid"" "They guided me back" "That's perfect" "Will my memories work?" "Don't worry." "Just think back" " Here you are, Doctor" " Lay it on the floor" "Please use it all" "Put me out of my misery" " Looking good -it's no use" "It should be fine now" "Here comes one" "Two..." "Three..." "More coming..." "Four..." "Five..." "Sm..." " How many?" " Six" "Seven..." "That makes eight!" "Is that it?" "Eight total" "They're all yours" "I'm quite moved" "Look at these beautiful eggs" "It's out there!" " Heck!" " You've got seven left" "No, do something" "It's not possible." "Forget it" "It's m)' 999" "Look, it's getting further away" "Hell)"" "Pervert!" "Further and further away..." "It's too late" "If only that superhero Captain Socks was here" "Captain Socks!" "Come help us" " Captain Socks!" " Here, after all" "Socks, save that egg!" "We're counting on you!" "Go, Captain Socks!" "You can do it!" "He's so cool!" "Go, Captain!" "What is it?" " Your socks are ok!" " Don't worry about them" "He's kinda neurotic" "Go, w!" "Get the egg..." "Gently, please" "Grab it" "Looking good..." "Don't grab it too hard...you'll crush it..." "Gently" "It's a soft egg" "Try again" "Don't let it go!" "You had it then" " Go after it!" " Go, Captain Socks" " What does he mean?" "No?" " You can't give up!" "You're useless!" " Stop looking at us" " Hey, go after it!" "Don't give "P!" "Come back!" "Get my space suit" "I'm going" "Darling..." "Your egg is my egg, too" "Way to go, darling" "Relax!" "It's over there" "He's going to use that?" "He's getting ready" "It's that way!" "Forget the windows" "What's he doing?" "What is he trying to do?" "We want that egg!" "Get a move on!" "We need the egg!" "Get the e99. will you?" "Go, w!" "There's nothing to worry about." "You know today's a special day?" "The Orga cluster and Veronica meteors align precisely with Venus  Jupiter" "It's a special day indeed" "We nicknamed it "S.E.S."" "short for "Super Erotica Straight"" "On this day, all creatures great and small feel Eros burning in their hearts" "So it's no wonder you feel the way that you do" "I deleted it" "Happy now?" "You're just going to hang out from now on?" "Do I have to support you?" "I'd sure appreciate it" "They grow up incredibly fast" "Full grown by tomorrow morning" "Spitting image of daddy" "Sorry they didn't look like you" "Actually, I prefer it that way" "I'll take good care of them" "On your planet, do you all look the same?" "Yes, we do" "A galactic mystery" "Sorry for all the bother" "Come on kids, we take the stairs" "By the way, I forgot to ask..." "Who was he?" "Where did you meet him?" "He's a renovations contractor" "Renovations?" "I was planning something behind your back." "Sorry" "What renovations?" "Why don't we spruce the place up'?" "Replace the entire floor... for example, create a river here and have goldfish in it..." "Behind the counter we can have a fountain" "The ceiling can be all glass" "SO WE can SEE Space" "And maybe a small stage here..." "How much do you think it'll cost?" "It'll be fine if we get more customers" "You're asking the impossible" "We just need to begin something" "Stop talking about returning to Earth" "You finally got the restaurant you wanted" "If you can't make it in Space, there's no point trying elsewhere" "What's that?" "This... is a Samba whistle" "I take lessons." "I did today" " Learning Samba'?" " Sure." "Another thing is... if we have a stage here I could put on a dance" "Customers might enjoy it" "What do you think?" "Nice idea" "I only started 6 months ago" "If you can't make it in Space, there's no point trying elsewhere" "Let's stick it out a little longer" "Although..." "What's wrong?" "I already mailed that request to the head office" "Interstellar Mai!" "Service" "What a nuisance..." "Attn;" "Sand-Sand Burger Inc." "I don't believe this..." "So, whats the matter now?" "I don't think I'm suited for this job" "That's for you to decide" "I think I'd do better using my brain" "You already have your answer within" "Or marriage, maybe." "Know anyone?" "I wish I could hug you..." "Bu!" "I don't exist below the neck, okay?" "I wish I could give you a hug" "I wish I could give you a hug" "I'll stick by your side" "To the end of the universe" "Even where there's no air' nor gravity" "Beyond the reach of light" "I'll follow wherever you go" "Til the end of the universe" "Though our credit cards get zapped" "By magnetic fields so fierce" "Or should space junk shred your umbrella" "In a rain of space debris" "H!" "stick by your side" "Ti!" "the end of the universe" "H!" "stick by your side" "Ti!" "the end of the universe" "English Subtitles by Kennedy Taylor  Aya Futami"