Zettai Kareshi 11 Summary (Part2)

Back in Asamoto office, Soshi's brother questioned him on his trip to Paris alone. Soshi explained that it it would be good to train up himself up as a person, as well as preparing a good environment for talented people like Rikko who will come to train in future.His father smiled knowingly to himself. Night who was outside the office door overheard the whole conversation.

As his brother left the office, Soshi lamented outloud about his brother's stiff character to which, his father revealed the trurh of his brother seeking the favor for his and Rikko's Paris trip. His father further explained that Rikko's termination was only to make it easier for her to leave for Paris. "Like you, your brother also recognise the need to preserve the original taste. Like you, he too loved Asamoto." Once again, Soshi was left speechless at the realisation....

At the bar, the office staff organised a farewell party for Soshi. Mikka arrived and jokingly said that it was indeed Rikko's style to abandon Paris for Night. Night was who looking on, saw Soshi looking on smilingly at Rikko at near distance.


During the champagne bottle opening, Night saved a flying cork from hitting a colleague's face. At which, Night revealed he was a robot and Mikka hurriedly tried to cover it up saying it was a joke. However, Rikko said it was enough and told everyone the truth and everyone said it was impossible and that no one actually believed nor cared. With that Rikko smiled and said everyone loved Night.








While Rikko fell asleep, Soshi asked Night out for a quick chat. As they started to discuss about Rikko, Night said "i love her smile the best" Soshi said her smile could give one strength which Night agreed. "i will leave Rikko in your care." Soshi suddenly said. "I had once said that Soshi could not give Rikko happiness, I retract that statement now. Because Soshi also love Rikko as much as I do " Night solemnly said.









Hearing that, "I am defeated" Soshi laughed. They shook hands and wished each other well before Soshi took off. As Night looked on to the departing figure, he muttered a last goodbye to himself "Good bye Soshi san."





Back at the Bar, The bar owner laughed at Rikko's "face of happiness" and told Night it was all credit to Night that Rikko could maintain her smile all these while. "It is my happiness to give Rikko happiness." Night replied. Then he handed a letter to her to pass to Soshi later when he returned. As he said his thanks for all the trouble he had caused her, the bar lady laughed at him as if he is giving his final departing speech. Then she said seriously to him :"You are Rikko's best boyfriend."


As Night carried Rikko home, she woked up. Then Night said it was better for her to go to paris to fulfil her dream. Rikko replied: "Isnt this conversation ended sometime bck? I like to be with Night as you are my only boyfriend." Rikko asked him to let her down and presented a knitted scarf with his initial "N" sewn on to it. She explained it was a "thank you gift" (i think maybe she meant thanksgiving?) and Night laughed that it was too early. Rikko added on impulse that she would knit a glove, sweater, cap each in the subsequent years to come. After she said that, she sheepishly realised that Night would not feel the chill at all being a robot. However Night thanked her and said he is filled with warmth. Just as Rikko was wondering if they would see a shooting star, they caught one and Night quickly made a wish while Rikko pout that she didnt. Night said he did and that he wished for her to be happy forever. Rikko said she already was being with him.


When they got home, Night looked on at a sleeping Rikko and whispered "I love you." As he kissed her forehead, he said "I will always love you." As he looked on at a sound sleeping Rikko, He took the knitted scarf and left to meet Gaku to inform him of his body parts failing soon as the IC chip has been damanged beyond repair.




"Thank you for creating me" Night told a shocked and disbelieving Gaku. "Are you crying" Gaku asked in shock. "I am happy and lucky to be able to love Rikko" he said as he looked contendedly upon the sky.






As he looked at his scarf, smiling with last thoughts of Rikko, his screen died......

Back in the bar, the bar owner handed Soshi the letter from Night. Mystified, Soshi opened and read the unexpected content...

Next morning, Gaku arrived at Rikko's house who was wondering where Night had gone. To a puzzled Rikko, Gaku sadly said. "Night is not coming back and that he was happy to have met you.Zero one has stopped functioning." Rikko happily assumed that he could be repaired but Gaku said no. "Regretfully, he will not be able to move again. He looked for me late last night. Night probably doesnt want you to be sad."



As Gaku passed Rikko the remains - IC chip, he said "Night left you a message in his body. The chip normally should not be burnt till this degree but it is prob proof that he had tried his hardest for you. It is impossible to repair it anymore..." A shell shocked and speechless Rikko looked on at the screen at Night's last message for her.



" I am now waiting at the park for a date with Rikko. She is late and probably because she is dolling up for me. Rikko, I know I have said I would always stay by your side. I'm really sorry. I liked all of Rikko. A sound asleep with mouth wide open Rikko. An Angry Rikko. A laughing Rikko. A crying Rikko. Rikko who was making patisserie. A hardworking Rikko. I love all of them. You must move forward with confidence. Go to paris with Soshi san. Rikko will be fine. Don't cry! Rikko, remember to smile. Rikko's laughter will bring happiness to everyone. Rikko I will be watching over you from heaven above...always praying for Rikko's happiness." As Rikko watched the message, tears started to slip and fall. The video was made on the day they had gone dating. (comment: OMG, I want to cry on this part.....he knows he is "dying"....so sad...)


Soshi who had been standing outside the door, overheard Night's "last message"....






Rikko who was still reeling from shock asked herself regretfully why wasnt she able to be even more tender to Night. "I could have given him even more happy memories." she said.

Gaku consoled her that Night had felt very blissed from able to win her love and affections. "So for Night, please smile and lived on." he said to her. As Gaku was leaving, he saw Soshi and smiled understandingly to him. Rikko held on to the IC chip and called out to Night continuusly as she started to cry.


At this point, Soshi recalled Night's last letter. "If Rikko is crying, please stay by her side." Soshi san can definitely live on together with Rikko."













As Soshi walked towards the door and going for the door knob, he hesitated and stopped himself as he thought about Night's passing and Rikko's grief over the loss of a loved one...


3 weeks later, Rikko had packed up and preparing to leave for Paris. Her landlord told her that she will leave the unit for her incase Night return. "He is your boyfriend isnt he?" the landlady said to a shocked Rikko. "Anyone who had seen Night's smile will understand. It's obvious he likes you..." she said. Both ladies laughed.



Back at Kronos lab, Gaku thanked his boss for his understanding. Then he said to his manager.

" You use to said love is tragic. I disagree, love is the start of a miracle"

"You havent changed a bit." His manager looked at Gaku and smiled before leaving the room.




At the airport. Soshi brother began to nag at him to work hard and not cause trouble etc. Soshi laughed and replied "And more?!" His brother said "One more thing" before tearing up his resignation letter. Soshi laughed and commented that its his brother's style. Both brothers smiled knowingly as they had reached an understanding about how they really care for Asamoto and each other.




As the bar lady asked Rikko is she was alright, Rikko smiled and said that it was Night that enabled her to smile and lived on. Both Soshi and Rikko smiled at each other and left for Paris.
















Back in the lab, Gaku rearranged the scarf for a lifeless Night. Before he left the room, Gaku looked and smiled at a peaceful looking Night and bade him goodbye.



"Zero one, have a sweet dream."








[End of series]

Zettai Kareshi Episode 11 Review (Part 1)

Zettai Kareshi 11 Summary (Part 1)

Following from last episode, Gaku (and subseuqently Rikko )arrived at the lab too late, only to witness with horror the initialisation button to reset Night being activated. Gaku was emotionally agitated, telling his colleague and manager that what they had just done was effectively murdering Night. However his colleague pushed Gaku away and insisted he was overexaggerating and that Night is only an appliance.

Gaku manager tried to convinced Rikko that it was better to dispose of Night based on his current condition but Rikko demanded him to return her Night to her. Just then, Gaku assistant noticed the irregularity and that the initialisation program had failed! Night at this moment removed his connecting head gear and sat up, looking at Rikko. Gaku told Night to RUN! while grabbed Rikko and made a escape dash. Gaku tried to hold the security back but ended up defeated on the ground. Night saw and returned to helped Gaku up. Rikko stopped the guards from taking Night away and demanded to know the reasons for their actions. Gaku manager explained they are only disposing a defective product as part of their responsibilities as professionals.

Gaku interrupted and said "We have oversimplified [Love]. In fact he is a robot but he has already developed his own awareness and lheart of ove and not something we can dispose off so easily" When his maanger angriled insisted that they could not let loose a dangerous robot, Rikko angrily retorted that Night was not dangerous!

"When i was in pain, he would stand by me and hug me. He would always encourage me to persist on when I was down and on verge of giving up my dreams! Compared to anyone here, Night has a heart which is purer and more cherishing than ours. Hence, I will definitely not return Night to you. No matter what, I will protect Night." as Rikko said and looked on lovingly at a surprised Night. In response to Rikko's speech, Gaku manager said that Night was not a the robot that they wanted and he would leave the final decision to Gaku before leaving.

Night asked Rikko isnt she going to Paris. Rikko smiled and said she just wanted to stay by Night's side. Gaku tried to increase the cooling system in Night but his condition did not change. Before he left, he told Rikko her love for Night has triumph and thus the initialisation failed. As Gaku left, he bumped into Soshi who had came to look for Rikko.

Soshi asked Rikko if she was abandoning her dreams by not leaving for Paris and that it is not easy to qualify for the competition. Rikko said "I want to withdraw." Soshi asked if it was due to Night but Rikko said no. She explained that whenever she was happy or sad, it was always Night by her side. Hence she apologised she will not go Paris and started to leave.

In frustration, Soshi finally burst out that only he can grow old with Rikko and that he can live on with her! "Even so, I still want to stay by Night's side." Rikko replied and left Soshi for Night who was waiting at home.

Soshi ended up at the bar to a surprised lady owner who thought he had gone to Paris. Soshi said there is nothing left.

Night apologised from causing Rikko's Paris trip. he thanked her for rushing over to the lab and that he was happy to be able to see her smile ago. "i will never forget anythign about you" Night said as he was holding her hand. Rikko leaned forward and kissed him, excusing that it was a goodnight kiss before shyly running out of the room.

Next morning, Night was up and cheerily telling Rikko her kiss had cured him! A surprised Gaku was shocked at the recovery and asked what had happened. Night tried to tell him about the kiss but Rikko flustered and stopped him. So instead gaku thought that they had both done the deed and congratulate them! Rikko quickly tried to explain the misunderstanding and explained it was only a kiss and Gaku laughed that it had to her love that did the trick! Jjust then, the landlady appeared and asked about the rice omelette that Night had lovingly prepared for Rikko. She exclaimed at the heartshaped which Rikko quickly lied and said "its a peach shape". Night protested and when the landlady started to eat the rice omelette, Night sink into exaggertaed despair and complained he had woke up early in the morning to prepare the meal with much efforts!! Rikko then struggled to grab the rice back!

Back in Asamoto office, Soshi brother questioned Soshi about his Paris decision in which Soshi declared it was none of his business! his brother angrily said despite Soshi resignation, he still saw him as Asamoto staff! Soshi went speechless. After much thought, he went back to the bar to resign and inform that he would proceed to Paris himself to train in the place where his grandfather had trained. "perhaps when Rikko joined me later, i could be of some help to her..." The bar lady smiled and said that Soshi did love Rikko afterall. As he was departing, Gaku arrived and Soshi asked for an explanation about Night. Gaku explained he was precisely here for that and told them about Night's self awareness and that inside his robotic body has miraculously developed Love emotions. He went on to share that both Night and Rikko now share a strong bond and no one has the right to take that away from them.

Later, the bar lady went to look for Rikko to inform her of Soshi decision and if she was firmed about her own decision. She warned about the future obstacles both will face and that it will not be the "normal" love that Rikko had craved for. Rikko smiled and replied "I want to live with Night from now on and I will not regret it no matter what we face in future."
"I support you. If you truly feel happy, then you can create a happy future." the bar lady told a happy Rikko.

At their date in a park (or somewhere), Rikko saw Night standing before a mirror and asked him what he was doing. Unknown to her, Night IC chip was flashing 53% operating capacity inside his visual screen. Night smiled and told her her smile is cute and that he loved her. At picnic, Rikko commented Night will not grow old but she would. Night said no matter if its 10, 20.30 or 100 years, he would always love her even when she grows old. Rikko laughed and said she would be died by then! Rikko said even in heaven she will protect Night and that they will always be together.

Back at home, Night asked if Rikko was happy and she happily exclamied so. being with him As his screen flashed 40%, Night grew sad as he knew he would not last long....Rikko spotted his sad look and asked if he was alright.

Night refrained from telling Rikko he truth but only said he would definitely not forget today. Rikko laughed and said he was over exaggertaing and Night questioned her instead if she would forget the day? She smiled and said they would make many more memories together to the extent that there will be no room to store the day they had together.

Night was so touched and he hugged her. ..

LUCKY! Final Epi is back!

Lucky! Lucky! Preservance paid off. I finally finished watching the final episode of Zettai Kareshi! Some of the Zettai kareshi final episode is back online. So watch it QUICK before they removed it again.

Since I am not hosting it, I do not know how long the video will be up for. here's the link to watch the raw episode without english subs. (just in case the english sub episode is banned from finding its way to the internet later.)

The 2 part links on Veoh are here.
Part 1
Part 2

Afterthoughts

While it was a little sad at some part at the expected ending, somehow I found the ending a little lacking as it seemed alittle rushed. Although most parts were accounted for, yet I found it a little dissatisfying that they took 10epi to build up Rikko's affection for night and then bring everything crashing down within the last 1 hour episode. I guess there really wasnt much else to shoot for a perfect robot boyfriend who finally found true love from a human.... I kinda prefer the manga ending, I thought it was more ..how to say...sentimental and lingering with Night making all the "arrangements" to prepare Rikko for his eventual departure.....

However, all in all, this drama is pretty good esp the tear jerker sections. I think I would rate it 7/10 for entertaintment value.

Zettai Kareshi Final Episode 11 is out!

Woke up late today and it's almost 2pm......... yeah decadent and disgusting I know....cannot be help since i stayed up till 5am+ to iron the remaining clothes to be stashed away, watched some DVD and spent some time to call my mum for her birthday. Seems like a very happy birthday for her this year :P

Anycase, Zettai Kareshi last episode is out! Hope I get to blog the recap today since I have to run a few errands. It's a good thing that it's the last episide this week since I am leaving the country next week! Checked the summer TV schedule, hmmm.. didnt see any good ones that looks good.

Well Code Blue is showing after this. I have always like medical drama, shall see if it is any good. At least there is one cute guy. One of the lead actor is the same guy who acted in as Kurosaki in the other Japanese drama.

Wonder what is happening this thursday to fill in the Last friends slot. Checked the online TV schedule and nothing was indicated...Hmmmm.....

ok better get going or I will never find time. So exciting... wonder what will happen to Night. While the manga has Rikko ending up with Soshi (the childhood friend version in manga), I cannot see how Rikko can swop from having emotions for Night now to suddenly going back to Soshi within one episode. Maybe there is season 2 though I hope not. We shall see after today!

For those who are keen to at least know what happen to Night...here's a quick spoiler for the first 10mins of the show before i write the full epi recap. Because there are people who doesnt want to know in advance, so I left it in white text. To read, please use your mouse to highlight over to show the spoiler.

[ Mouse over here this section for short spoiler >>Rikko managed to get to the lab but she was too late as the "reprogram" button has been activated. Just when Gaku and Rikko sink into emotional despair..they noticed something odd about the program. The PC screen alerted reprogramming could not be activated and it was suspended! We see Night removing the "head gear" and sat up. Gaku told him to run as he himself grabbed Rikko and made a dash for escape.After some "scuffle" and mini heartfelt outburst to his manager, Night and Rikko was allowed to go free. Soshi on the other hand approached Rikko and told her he knew about Night robot truth. Rikko told him she cannot go to Paris simply because she herself cannot do so, as she want to stay by Night side now as he had done for her when she was happy/ sad..... That night when Night was still having a temp, Rikko kissed Night! With that, Night's fever went down and he was well again mysteriously to everyone's delight! Later, Soshi learnt the truth about the paris invitation and he decided to go to Paris alone and admit "defeat" to Night. Rikko at the going away party told the rest the truth about Night being a robot but no one really minded nor believed... that is as far as my video clip was able to load. another 20mins more to go :P]

Such a sad Zettai Kareshi episode...

It's 3.30am Sydney time and finally finished the translated recap for Zettai episode 10 (Part 1 recap). Didnt want to wait till tomorrow or I have to reload the whole damn video clip again and waste my limited (expensive) bandwidth.

OMG.... it's such a sad episode! The part when Night was leaving Rikko was so touching.....this is one episode that I have actually enjoyed watching Night without getting annoyed at any point. And possibly one of the few episode that I bothered to insert more screen capture.

Night's sad expression was especially good and with all his annoying robotic actions being gone (because of the overheating), actually made him more endearing here.

In the manga, Night "died" as in totally unrebootable nor usable. I wonder how the drama will end it here. Next week! the final ep!


Zettai Kareshi Preview for Final Episode 11: http://www.fujitv.co.jp/flvplayer/flvalone_komado.html?Pathes=drama/ZK/080624ZK

Zettai Kareshi 10 Summary (Part2)

At the bar, Night confronted Soshi if he (soshi) truly liked Rikko. Night solemnly told Soshi that he (Night) truly love Rikko, to which Soshi replied he was aware. Night told Soshi that Rikko was fretting over him. However to a surprised Night, Soshi explained that he was not the reason but rather it was the invitation to Paris by the famous french Patisserie and that it was a big chance for her. When Soshi knew that she did not tell Night about the offer, he told night that as expected, Night was important to Rikko afterall. "However if you truly love and looking out for her, then would you be able to silently support her from afar?" Soshi asked Night.



Just then, Night's temperature went up and he fell onto his knees. A worried Soshi dashed to him but was shocked by his burning temperature. Soshi tried to call for an ambulance but Night stopped him as he did not want to waste any money on "maintenance service", confusing Soshi at those words. When Night finally reached home escorted by Soshi, he collapsed again before a worried Rikko!



While Rikko was cooling down Night temperature in the room, Soshi accidentally picked up the operation manual and to his shock, he discovered the "ideal boyfriend" robotic truth about Night! When Rikko called out to him, Soshi quickly stashed the manual away and hurridedly excused himself to leave. Back in the bar, Soshi sat quietly by himself deep in thoughts and feeling mixed about what he had seen earlier!


(Next small sweet scene: Night and Rikko was chatting about him sleeping on her bed the first time and he told her he loved. This time instead of getting upset as she normally does, Rikko smiled and replied Yes (I know) before leaving him to rest in her room)

Next day In the park, Rikko finally told Mikka the truth about Night's robotic identity. Mikka confessed that she had originally intended to steal Night away from Rikko. However she finally understood after her resignation, she was only envious that Rikko had a supporting companion by her side. Mikka shared that it would be impossible for herself to accept a robot boyfriend but Rikko probably could as she is overly devoted and serious about relationships.






In the father's office, the father told Soshi's brother about Rikko's and Soshi's trip to Paris. Soshi's brother pretended not to know but his father outrightly asked "You were the one who had asked the french patisserie for the favor to train Rikko and Soshi right? And you recognised her talent right?" A surprised Soshi's brother however replied it was a great business opportuntiy as he intended to sign on Rikko to Asamoto after her training. To which his father father and replied it was indeed his style!


When Rikko returned, she found Soshi waiting at her flat building to pass her the Paris flight ticket. At the same time, Soshi declared he was serious about liking her. "From now on, I would like to slowly know you bit by bit." Rikko however did not express any excitement. Soshi almost mentioned about Night but changed his mind and instead told Rikko that he would pick her up tomorrow eve.

When Rikko stepped into her flat, she was surprised by Night who baked a cake in celebration of her Paris trip.

When Rikko enquired abt the clover that Night served with the cake, he explained he wished it would bring her goodluck and protect her throughout her Paris trip. Rikko was touched and promised to cherish it. While Rikko was eating the cake, Night told her that he felt blessed to have met and fell in love with Rikko, and every second spent with her had become his precious treasure.

"When I got to Paris, we will be apart." Rikko told Night. However Night replied: "Even if we are apart, I would still cheer u on!" When Rikko asked "Why", Night answered: "Because i hope U will have a dream. So don't worry about me. I will prepare and wait, for you to return home anytime without worries. So please Rikko, do go to Paris."

Touched by Night's word, Rikko commented thatNight's program was amazing! However, Night told her seriously it wasnt the program.... "...You should know, it's because I love you. To me, You are the best girlfriend." With that, Rikko smiled and thanked him, and finally decided to go to Paris. Unexpectedly, Night begin to malfunction again due to overheating. As she was nursing him, Rikko had a flashback of the warning from Kronos staff that Night functions might ceased completely.

The next morning, Rikko asked Kronos staff to service Night. She worriedly seek assurance that Night's memories will not be erased. However she was told they could not warrant 100% but will try their best. Night stumbled out and saw the Kronos people. He tried to convince Rikko he was fine but almost collapsed again. He finally agreed to be serviced after seeing Rikko got frustrated because he obviously was "unwell".


Before Night was taken away, Rikko handed the clover to him for goodluck. Night was surprised and touched. He slowly ambled towards Rikko and tenderly hugged her, telling her softly "I love you" at the same time. A happy Rikko smiled and leand on him, and Night's bracelet started to flash pink to the surprise of the lab assistant. After saying their sad goodbyes, Night left and Rikko stood alone staring at the door.

While packing, Rikko looked sadly at the ticket with Night's scribble (Rikko you can fulfil your dream). She started to ramble about her mixed feelinsg to the bar owner who had came to help her pack. Sensing her confusion, the bar owner cut her off and firmly stated that hasnt Rikko already decided to leave with Soshi for Paris? The dream and love she had always wished for havent they all materialised? She told rikko not to let the important things before her slipped away. "But, Night is also important to me" Rikko confided. Sensing that Rikko need to think things through herself, the bar owner took her leave. Just then, Gaku called and told her "You have been tricked!"







Gaku explained to Rikko about Kronos intention to reset Night's uncontrollable program and manifestation of own thoughts. He told her that Night is no longer an appliance, he is now truly a unique individual with hsi own personality! As Rikko rushed out, she apologised to a waiting Soshi that she had decided not to leave for Paris! When a shocked Soshi asked what had happened, Rikko told him she couldnt abandon Night and rushed off, leaving a sad Soshi by himself.

Just as Gaku rushed into the lab, the guy hit the erase button!

[End of ep 10]