Yudo: The Way of the Bath (湯道)

Since ancient times, the Japanese have both revered nature and coexisted with it.

Drawing inspiration from nature, yet not resisting fate.

Just keep working hard.

This is known to many as "Michi."(path)

Tea ceremony, flower arrangement, incense appreciation,

And also,

Yudo (The way of bath),

Japan harbors various paths,

yet no path holds absolute supremacy.

Finding one's own path in daily life

and continually honing it is what gives life a radiant glow.

just like

in this story.

Welcome to the world of the bath Ceremony.

Hello

Sensei? I am Hosoi.

What's the matter?

The design of the building exterior received high praise.

But...

but what?

The president wonders if entrusting the entire building to a small firm is viable.

So?

He declined.

Understood.

And then,

At the end of this month, I...

Do you want to resign?

The rent for the office is also in arrears. It might be tough for you.

Do as you wish.

Dad, Thanks for your hard work.

Ryota, make sure to wash the back of your neck thoroughly.

Okay.

Hey, kid.

You should apologize.

What's wrong, Ryota?

Your mom hasn't taught you manners.

Apologize quickly

Hey!

Is there something wrong?

Are you looking down on me, you jerk?

Remember to wash the back of your neck.

Causing trouble in the bathhouse is not allowed

Nice tattoo, looks cool.

Strength doesn't come just from appearances.

How's Dad?

Do you want to see dad?

Yes.

If Ryota behaves, Dad will come to see you.

Really?

Yes, if Ryota is a good boy.

I'll be a good boy, I promise.

Number 1035,

it's time to bathe. Don't dawdle, move along.

Move forward.

1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2.

Number 1035, hurry.

Yes.

End.

An email arrived.

It's something good.

What?

What's this?

The Eramiya's offering to Hideyoshi:

a set of mystical bath tools,

not suitable for commoners.

These items are limited, so act quickly.

Which one?

How much severance pay can I get?

No, not much.

Here you go again.

Is your house being renovated to have a cypress wood bathtub?

Just grabbed a product catalog.

Since you're getting into the bath Ceremony, isn't it perfect?

Indeed, I really want a cypress wood bathtub.

How about this one?

A mid-Edo water vessel with the Eramiya family crest engraved.

No, no.

Teacher, we're looking forward to your excellent design.

Anyway, let me try making something.

Thank you.

President, good news!

Maruken Onsen?

If we build apartments there, we can surely get a good price.

I'm back.

Who are you?

No, I should be asking who you are.

I'm Akiyama, Akiyama Izumi.

Are you Goro's girlfriend?

No, I work and live here.

Anyway, open the door.

I'm going to call for help.

This is my room.

I am the head of this household.

The head of the household is Miura Satoro.

I am his brother Miura Shiro

This is the first time I heard that the head of the family has brother.

Famous Tokyo architect and owner of a rural bathhouse.

The achievement gap is so big that it might be a bit shameful to say it.

It's not that shameful to tell people about being an architect, right?

It’s not the architects who are ashamed, right?

Hey, put up the curtain.

Sure, I'll do it now.

Meeting my little brother with not much achievement in a long time.

Done.

Hello.

Hello.

The store is open.

Here.

This chocolate isn't something you can find anywhere.

I'm not a fan of sweets.

Perfect, it's 80% cocoa, bitter.

Why did you come back?

You're so indifferent.

I came back because I care about you.

You didn't even attend our father's funeral

I was busy at that time.

And now, you're free?

Opening a bathhouse, is it interesting?

When will you feel a sense of accomplishment?

How long do you plan to keep it open?

Welcome.

Welcome.

Goro,

you're the first one here. You can sing loudly now.

That's why I came.

Here.

Oops

Thanks for coming regularly.

I'm Goro's older brother.

With such a handsome man at the front desk,

female customers will increase.

Dealing with someone like that every day isn't easy, right?

Is work not going well?

Coming back suddenly isn't normal.

No, it's not that.

This is not good.

What's wrong?

Running back to the countryside only when things get tough.

Stop arguing, both of you.

Don't fight over me.

Pressure him, pressure him.

Yes, yes.

Is it open now?

Yes, please come in.

What would you like?

I'll have the fried noodles.

Oh, could it be...

You are from the Miura family?

Yes.

Shiro, you've become refined.

Hardly recognized you.

Successful Tokyo people are different.

No, not at all.

What happened at your father's funeral?

I was too busy with work.

Goro handled everything alone.

He's shiro from the Miura family.

Fried noodles.

It's already off the fire.

Resting.

Wait,

I'll come back next time.

Oh, come on.

He's getting more and more stubborn as he get older. I'm sorry.

How long will you stay here?

You're so busy, you'll be leaving soon, right?

I have inheritance matters to attend.

I'll be around for a few more days

Hmm, I'll be waiting for you.

What's wrong?

You were angry because he didn't attend His father funeral.

Even though after meeting him in person, It's hard to get angry with him.

Wait, why do you suddenly need to drink beer?

Just one bottle.

- I said no. - Please.

Welcome.

Welcome.

We've been waiting for you, Teacher.

Please, please, please.

Who's that person?

Hot spring critic, Professor Ota Yoichi.

"Hot Springs Ranking"

The person you shouldn't offend in this industry.

The large bathhouse is over there.

Take me there now.

The so-called large bathhouse is the philosophy of the inn.

I understand.

- Bring the bag here. - Yes.

This one is better not to drink.

Don't you know how people refer to me in this world?

A hot spring purist.

A hot spring purist.

Check me out.

I don't have time to soak in a rotating bath.

Teacher, please wait.

Don't touch me, it's filthy.

Please, Teacher.

Please, Teacher.

Teacher.

Isn't that Yoichi Ota, the hot spring purist?