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00:00Out there, lives a family connected, yet split. Separate, yet close. This is their story.
00:17Saika Academy. A school where gifted students can cultivate their talents.
00:22Performance. Athletics. Top-tier curriculum. For those looking to succeed, this school offers nothing short of the best.
00:32Here I am, having just transferred to this elite school, and yet...
00:41Weakling! You're pathetic, you ISA! Is this all the great Subaru ISA's son can do?
00:48How is he related to such a gifted actress?
00:50And he flunked the test for the advanced class. Is he able to recover from this?
00:54Perhaps he's simply hiding his true skill. Some people are like that.
00:58Perhaps.
01:00Yes. They know my mother. The Subaru Ayase.
01:06An A-list actress adored worldwide. A natural thespian and a beauty.
01:11Who famously performed her own stunts.
01:14Furthermore, a genius graduating from a famous school abroad. At the top of her class.
01:19Show me you mean business. This is for the three royals.
01:23Our school's top students want to find out where your talents lie. So would you quit messing around?
01:28Well, I already told you, I have zero experience with any combat sports.
01:33Your mother's genes should be all you need.
01:35Oh yeah?
01:37I'm nothing like my mom!
01:40You'll see!
01:43You're a ninja!
01:44You're a ninja!
01:45You're a ninja!
01:46You're a ninja!
01:47You're a ninja!
01:48You're a ninja!
01:49You're a ninja!
01:50You're a ninja!
01:51You're a ninja!
01:52You're a ninja!
01:53You're a ninja!
01:54You're a ninja!
01:55You're a ninja!
01:56You're a ninja!
01:57He's a failure!
01:59Yeah!
02:00He's awful.
02:01Looks like the ISA name is struggling.
02:03What a honor.
02:04Seriously unreal.
02:05They know I'm the son of a prodigy.
02:08They assume I'm one too, and they're disappointed.
02:12It's happened plenty of times, following the same script.
02:16After 17 years, I'm used to it.
02:20Come on.
02:21I'm curious if you've heard this one before.
02:24To harp on talent, you must be truly mediocre, my dear.
02:29They are those famous ISAIs.
02:32If nothing else, he has the looks.
02:36You got it!
02:37You're in no position to be lecturing me!
02:39Literally!
02:40Just where do you get off calling anyone else mediocre, huh?
02:43Well, you see, I am mediocre.
02:47I know what I'm saying because I've seen real talent up close and personal.
02:51Okay, that's it.
02:53Goodbye.
02:54Just like that?
02:55It's as if losing is in his nature.
02:57You know that isn't gonna fly.
02:59The Three Royals expected a lot from him.
03:01We can't tell them he sucks at sports, too.
03:04You're right.
03:05In that case, I'll force your talent out of you.
03:09You will learn!
03:11Martial artists don't harass amateurs.
03:22You're an embarrassment.
03:24Oh!
03:25Captain!
03:26He sure knows how to seize the spotlight.
03:28There's the son of an actress for ya.
03:30Have we gotten word on his test scores?
03:32Wait!
03:33All three of them are here?
03:35The performing arts student Kazuki!
03:36The tickets to her shows instantly sell out!
03:37She's the star of her own world-famous theater troupe!
03:38That's Miwa, the honors student.
03:39She aced the whole entrance exam.
03:40And she's an expert in shogi.
03:41The youngest title holder in history.
03:42And that's Nico the athlete.
03:43An absolute powerhouse in martial arts who has never known the taste of defeat.
03:45She's a monster!
03:46The Royals, the three Royals have arrived!
03:55The three Royals?
03:56The top students of each program?
03:57What do you say about this?
03:58Oh, my god.
03:59It's this girl?
04:00Yeah.
04:01What?
04:02Well, I'm sorry.
04:03I'm sorry.
04:04I'm sorry.
04:05I'm sorry.
04:06I'm sorry.
04:07No.
04:08No.
04:09I'm sorry.
04:10No!
04:11Okay, no.
04:12The three royals? The top students of each program?
04:16They're legends. They basically rule the whole school.
04:21Yo. Hey, new kid.
04:25And they're all... girls?
04:28So, how were his test scores?
04:31Well, it's funny you mention that.
04:34Oh?
04:37You're a hack with zero talent?
04:40Guess so.
04:42Oh, man. I was excited to start training him in the athletics program.
04:45Talk about a major letdown.
04:48Sorry to say it, but this school is no place for you.
04:53Ranking competence are unwelcome here.
04:56Not to worry, miss. I've already decided to enroll in the Gen Ed program.
05:01Gen Ed?
05:03You've chosen Gen Ed.
05:07Does this school have Gen Ed?
05:08You don't know?
05:09You told me I'm unwelcome here.
05:13So, I'll leave.
05:14Hold up.
05:16What now?
05:17You can't leave till you clean the dojo.
05:19It wouldn't need cleaning if you hadn't made me take these tests.
05:24Why should I do chores for a club when I'm not a member?
05:27Don't want your two cents.
05:29Loser does clean up around here.
05:32Now you'd better act like the loser you are.
05:35Get on your hands and knees.
05:36Let's go.
05:38Yeah.
05:38Can't believe we wasted our time like this.
05:41How'd such a great actress have such a masked son?
05:44Bummer.
05:46What a disappointment.
05:47All right.
05:54Time for training.
05:55Los!
05:57Huh?
05:58What the?
05:59This place is better than new.
06:01Whoa.
06:01Even the mats are sparkling.
06:03How nice.
06:04I can't wait for practice.
06:05When I was a little kid, I wanted praise and respect.
06:20Just like my mom got.
06:22Listen, there's clearly something wrong here.
06:25But let me take care of it.
06:28It's okay.
06:29Now, let's go.
06:31Hmm.
06:35You're my life.
06:42The very heart that beats in my chest.
06:45Everything I am is for you.
06:47Until the day I die.
06:50That's when I saw it.
06:52My mom was amazing.
06:54And I was mediocre at best.
07:02As the realization sank in deeper,
07:05I began to distance myself from my mother.
07:09I couldn't look at her.
07:10Even though she was all I had.
07:17So I never even realized.
07:21Those days, she re-watched an old series she was in.
07:25Over and over.
07:27It was a simple show about family.
07:29And she played them all.
07:29Compared to most of her roles,
07:32It was low profile.
07:35You know, I like that one.
07:38Oh, sorry.
07:39I mean...
07:40Me too.
07:42It's my favorite role I ever played.
07:46You mean it?
07:47What was it about it that spoke to you?
07:50Oh, I don't know.
07:51Nothing too exciting, really.
07:54Just those family dinner scenes at the end of every episode.
07:58I always liked the way the characters smiled and talked about the most random stuff.
08:02You enjoyed that, too.
08:05Mm-hmm.
08:07That day,
08:08I spoke heart to heart with my mom for the first time in years.
08:12And that's when it hit me.
08:14Out of the blue.
08:16More than fame.
08:17My mom wanted a family.
08:20Like the one in the series.
08:21Have a happy family.
08:43I don't know where to start.
08:46But I'll do it.
08:48For her sake.
08:49To find what we missed out on.
08:52Mika Dono.
08:54Ah, found it.
08:56Whoa!
08:57This place is huge!
08:59Anyone home?
09:02I have the key.
09:03Mr. Mika Dono said to just go in.
09:06No way!
09:07This is a real mansion!
09:09Oh, look at that!
09:11The ceiling's so high!
09:13Who are you, Mr. Mika Dono?
09:16Got lost in my thoughts there.
09:18I should take out my thank you gift.
09:21Get spent, you burglar!
09:25Ah!
09:25What?
09:26Ah!
09:27Ah!
09:27Ah!
09:28Ah!
09:28Ah!
09:28Ah!
09:29Ah!
09:29Ah!
09:29Ah!
09:30Ah!
09:30Ah!
09:31Who's that?
09:33A resident?
09:34And wait, she thinks I'm a burglar.
09:36Please spare me!
09:38I promise I'm not doing anything wrong!
09:39Hold on!
09:40I recognize that face!
09:42The new kid?
09:43Huh?
09:43And you're...
09:45Niko?
09:46Oh, good evening.
09:49Explanation before the pleasantries!
09:51Oh, uh...
09:53And don't you dare...
09:54Ah!
09:55Whoa!
10:00Are you okay?
10:01Mm-hmm.
10:02Mm-hmm.
10:03Hmph.
10:05What's your look at that?
10:06Even prodigies can end up on their hands and knees.
10:09Back off!
10:10Ah!
10:12Wait, what are you doing?
10:12Quit squirming.
10:13I'm trying to dry you off.
10:14Oh, shit!
10:15That's great!
10:16Just who do you think you are?
10:17That's enough!
10:19Focus on your health.
10:20You can't catch a cold.
10:22Uh...
10:23Yeah, damn it.
10:26Go ahead and do it.
10:28Hmph.
10:28That hurt.
10:30Oh, sorry about that.
10:35Hands off!
10:36Ugh, this sash is so tight.
10:39When do I get to take it off?
10:40Better get used to it.
10:42Wearing kimono is part of the deal.
10:46Lucky there, if it isn't a familiar face.
10:50You're the new kid, yeah?
10:52What do you think you're doing in our house?
10:54He broke in while you were both away!
10:56I can explain if you let me!
10:58Wait, these are the three royals!
11:00What are they all doing at the same house?
11:06Hello?
11:07Ah, Mr. Mikodono!
11:10So, did you find everything all right, you?
11:13Oh, yes.
11:15Thank you again for taking me in.
11:17Anything for your mother.
11:18She was my dear friend and benefactor.
11:20I hope by taking care of you, I might enable her talents to live on.
11:25Oh, you're far too kind.
11:28I wanted to ask, have you run into my daughters yet?
11:31Your daughters?
11:33Plural?
11:33Oh my, did I forget to mention.
11:36Yes, I have three lovely daughters.
11:38My oldest, Kazuki.
11:40The middle, Niko.
11:41And my youngest daughter, Miwa.
11:44With that explained,
11:45I would like to request you make a pointed effort to get along with them.
11:49They're sisters?
11:53As our last act in this world,
11:56my mom made a simple wish.
11:58For me to find a family
11:59and live the rest of my days happily.
12:03Hmm.
12:04So now, despite how mediocre I am,
12:09and how gifted these sisters are,
12:12this is how we became a family.
12:15Huh?
12:20A boy out on his own,
12:23recently orphaned,
12:25starts a new life in a new place,
12:27alone,
12:27with three gorgeous and talented sisters.
12:30Doesn't that sound like something straight out of a dream?
12:32And if it is?
12:37I can only hope I wake up soon.
12:41We can't really throw him out on his ass
12:43if dad's already told him it's okay.
12:45I can't believe he'd taken a failure like you.
12:48Good luck.
12:49You're not mooching off me, bruh.
12:52I get the feeling I'm not welcome here.
12:56No!
12:56Be strong!
12:57Who cares if they're the three royals?
12:59I'll make it happen!
13:00We will be a happy family!
13:04Let's try this again,
13:05since we got off on the wrong foot.
13:07My name's you, ISA,
13:09and I'll be living here.
13:10I hope we can all be friends.
13:14Well, anyway,
13:15I gotta go put away my luggage.
13:17Huh?
13:18Oops.
13:19What did I step up?
13:20Huh?
13:22So, um...
13:23Now that I'm looking,
13:26I'm noticing...
13:27This place is a pigsty.
13:37Anyway...
13:37What the...
13:38No, don't go in there!
13:41You!
13:42Kazuki, you're supposed to do the dishes!
13:44And when would I have had time to do that, exactly?
13:48I suppose all the work you do with your theater troupe
13:50must make chores difficult to balance.
13:52Of course.
13:53How could I waste even a second
13:55when the arts are calling?
13:56Kinda weird that some of these dishes
13:58are damp and broken,
13:59but I'm happy to pick them up.
14:01There it is.
14:02You tried and failed.
14:04Must have been so frustrated
14:05she was about to cry.
14:06And whose responsibility is laundry?
14:11That's me!
14:11You two have so many rules
14:13for what to do with your clothes!
14:14How can I remember all of that?
14:16But you can remember the rules of Shogi, okay?
14:19Why don't you take care of the laundry
14:20from now on then?
14:21I can do that.
14:23Although,
14:23I wouldn't want to waste your efforts.
14:25You took a lot of notes.
14:27Well then,
14:30that leaves Nico in charge of cleaning?
14:34Having fun exposing our flaws,
14:35you objective failure to your bloodline?
14:38I saw your aptitude test.
14:40What was it, 45?
14:41Sadly,
14:42it's three points lower.
14:43And my teammate
14:44made an embarrassment of you.
14:46Plus,
14:46you managed to score below average
14:48on every single test
14:49for the advanced classes.
14:51I heard your display
14:52in the performing arts test
14:53could be called
14:54lacking.
14:55Hey!
14:55Are you even listening?
14:57A mediocre boy like you!
14:59Uh...
14:59Whoa!
15:01Spotless!
15:02I see my reflection in the floor!
15:04I took the liberty
15:05of tidying up.
15:06Hope you like it.
15:07Uh...
15:08Just like before,
15:10he cleaned the dojo, too.
15:12If you'll have me,
15:14I'll clean any time you want.
15:15Ah!
15:16Oh, I hate how he pulls that
15:18out of nowhere!
15:19He's got looks,
15:20if nothing else.
15:20Don't fall for his pretty face!
15:22He's still an abject failure!
15:24Yuck!
15:27We have the day off from school,
15:35so I can relax.
15:37I'll try getting to know them better today.
15:40Maybe over some breakfast.
15:42After all,
15:43I swore I'd find a happy family.
15:47What's that sound?
15:487 a.m. and she's splitting tiles in her private dojo
15:58looks like this old cluster of data parameters thinks it can start acting like a wise guy
16:08so want me to delete you this one's already bickering with an ai
16:12and she's running a drug operation please forgive me for prying but what are you doing
16:21what am i doing oh uh yeah never mind if you must know we're going about our morning routine
16:28surely even you wash your face and brush your teeth this is just like that for us
16:33it is not it is very different prodigies am i right anyway we have to head out but i trust
16:41you'll be able to take care of yourself do watch the house in our absence what but there's
16:46no school today i have my rehearsals i must attend niko has practice and miwa has her shogi matches
16:51oh yeah of course but before that any chance we could have breakfast move it i will not
16:58be late sure i'm sorry all right then what about you miwa
17:06this brings back memories it's just like with mum i would cook breakfast for her but she'd leave
17:34without eating it then later on she'd make food for herself just for herself prodigies are like
17:42that always caught up in their own world i couldn't manage with my real family so what
17:49will it be different now with these sisters i barely know
17:53where'd you get the freaking smorgasbord new kid oh i just picked out some ingredients from the
18:02kitchen that we're about to spoil huh
18:04i made extra if you'd like some oh you made it yeah no way put up a tough act all you want
18:15because it just means more for me watch this i can't eat that crap it's a horribly unbalanced
18:25meal unbalanced there's too many carbs and lipids you're way too low on vitamin b1 and i need at
18:32least another 20 grams of protein from the good stuff meat what a headache do you count your nutrients
18:38this specifically every time you eat anything obviously maintaining a proper diet is as important
18:43as a proper training regimen i can't be the best athlete if i don't put in the work to have the best body
18:51ah crap i'm running late i lost track of the time
18:54that sounds so obnoxious sure you can be the best but what's the point if you can't eat whatever
19:06you want just like her my mom used to go on special diets to help prepare for certain roles
19:14kazuki does it to hold her place as the troops top star in miwa's case she probably needs that sugar
19:20since her brain's working overtime prodigies are in their own world blind to everyone else's
19:28but they have to be they're driven when did it start when did i become so scared of my mom
19:35that i stopped talking to her all because i couldn't understand what she went through
19:39what do you mean we didn't forget anything
20:08our bags are packed perfectly like always don't you dare mess around with us
20:14have a nice day
20:20huh
20:25that's it
20:27that's so idiotic
20:29why are you yelling like that you scared us half to death
20:32that didn't have the right effect but that's okay
20:38if we're ever going to be a family i need to try
20:42loser why do you look so serious saying that
20:49okay
20:50okay and why do i look so stupid right now
20:58have a nice day he says why bother with stuff like that
21:04still they did feel kind of nice
21:06hello
21:12good morning you
21:14oh mr micodono sir good morning
21:17how's your first morning there going finally starting to feel settled
21:21that's great to hear i tend to be quite busy with my work so unfortunately i don't make it home very
21:27well in other words i'm gonna be spending most of my days here all alone with those three
21:35on that note i must ask a favor
21:37oh yeah from me
21:40yes as they come into their own my daughters are sure to run into obstacles
21:45you could call it the fate of all prodigies that's where you come in
21:49you see all my daughters need is a helping hand huh if you could be that helping hand i'm quite certain
21:59they will gladly open up to you he wants me to help out those three prodigies
22:05i'm so mediocre what can i do
22:19so
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