Mr. Osomatsu (おそ松さん)

Mr. Osomatsu

Mr. Osomatsu

Man, that was rough. Why does that festival even exist? It's gonna kill someone.

Anyone get a sprain?

Sure did! But I'm fine.

Any broken bones?

Probably? It really hurts a lot when I move.

How're Mom and Dad?

They're in the hospital.

Seriously?! That's hilarious.

Well, I ain't doing shit today.

I can't even move anyway.

That's probably for the best. We've gotta rest.

No one has the right to complain about us.

Who cares if they do? Don't even worry about it.

We are getting absolute rest today. Let's stay in bed.

Yup. Let's just rest.

Okay, goodnight.

Goodnight.

What's wrong, Choromatsu?

Well, I was thinking about getting up soon.

Huh?

Why?

Well, I slept a lot already.

I figured I should do something soon.

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.

Are you stupid?!

Huh? Stupid?!

Choromatsu-niisan, go back to bed.

Back into the futon! Now!

Just do it.

Just stay in bed. We need to be resting right now.

But then nothing's going to happen.

Of course nothing's going to happen. Because we're resting.

You can't do anything in that condition anyway.

Take a good look at yourself. You're banged up.

Also, no one's gonna find us funny, looking like this.

Everyone'll just be creeped out. It's putting the cart before the horse.

Choromatsu, say that you're gonna rest.

What? I have to say it?

Yes. It's important to say these things out loud.

I-I'll rest...

Okay, you said it. Yes, let's rest.

Okay...

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

Is this really okay?

Choromatsu-niisan!

Seriously, nothing's happening.

Yes, you're right! Because we're resting!

That's what we have to do today!

Rest as much as you can! Be courageous.

Are you sure? No one's gonna get mad at us?

Who would get mad at us? Literally no one.

Say that you're going to rest ten times.

What? Ten times?!

Say it.

I'll rest, I'll rest, I'll rest, I'll rest, I'll rest,

I'll rest, I'll rest, I'll rest, I'll rest, I'll rest.

Let's rest.

Okay.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

I really think this is way too long.

Damn it!

Choromatsu-niisan!

Choromatsu!

Seriously, though. Nothing's happened at all.

And nothing is going to happen! Because we're friggin' resting!

Are you anxious about something?

I am. And scared.

I get it. You feel like you should be working harder.

Yes, exactly!

But that's where you're wrong, Choromatsu.

We already worked hard.

And we look like this because we worked so hard.

We ran all over Japan all night carrying the mikoshi.

That's insane. We're insane.

Resting is the normal thing to do.

And it's not like you can work hard right now in this condition.

You get that, right?

Look at Osomatsu next to you.

Just look at how brilliantly he's resting.

He doesn't intend to do a damn thing.

He doesn't care about anyone around him.

See if you can wake him up. It's impossible.

Hey, wake up! Why are you resting so hard?

Be fearful! Anxious! Are you listening to me?!

I told you. As you can see—

You idiot! Grow up! I said wake up! Hey! Answer me!

I told you. As you can see—

Actually, you need to reflect on your actions!

That's what I'm trying to say here!

Say something! I'll kick your ass!

Wait, wait, wait, wait!

That's enough! Enough already!

I told you. As you can see, he's completely shut out everything.

He only lives for himself. It's awful, actually.

But that's how it should be.

Just for today, I think we should follow his example.

Choromatsu, let's rest.

Okay.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

Choromatsu-niisan, it's okay. Don't worry about it.

Of course nothing's going to happen. Because we're resting.

Let's rest. Don't use your head. It's no big deal.

Choromatsu, restrain yourself. You've got this.

You can keep pushing through.

Choromatsu-niisan?

Choromatsu, resist. Don't be afraid.

Be brave.

Wait, wait, wait. You've got this.

You can keep pushing through.

Don't move! Resist!

You can do it. You can do it.

Okay, let's just pull through till the very end!

Choromatsu.

Choromatsu-niisan.

Choromatsu.

Choromatsu-niisan.

You've got this!

Don't give in!

Resist!

I can't! I'm at my limit! Seriously, nothing is happening!

Just sleeping like this isn't good!

Y-You guys can all keep sleeping. I'm going to go move around and do something.

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Bye—

Thanks, Jyushimatsu.

No problem.

Okay, guys. Now, rest.

Rest.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

Is this really okay?

What?!

Fishing Hermit

Goodness. Just not getting any bites today.

Oh, pardon me.

I just couldn't help myself.

I still need more training.

Do you live around here?

Yes. Just a quick walk.

This is a lovely place. We're surrounded by nature, and the air's so clean.

Makes my exhaustion melt away.

Right?

Where are you from?

Tokyo.

My, my. You've come a long way.