A scene from Spirited Away 2001
Yubaba

Well, come in. I said, come in. Quiet down, you're making a racket.

Chihiro

Excuse me, I was wondering if you could give me a job?

Yubaba

I don't want to hear such a stupid request. You're just a stinking, useless weakling. And this is certainly no place for humans. It's a bathhouse for the spirits. It's where they come to replenish themselves. And you humans always make a mess of things. Like your parents, who gobbled up the food of the spirits like pigs. They got what they deserved, and you should be punished, too. You could be a piglet. Or, maybe you'd prefer a lump of coal. I can see you shaking. Actually, I'm impressed you made it this far. But I'm sure you didn't do it on your own. Let's thank whoever helped you. Just who was it, dear? Why don't you tell me.

Chihiro

Please! Can't you give me a job?

Yubaba

Don't start that again!

Chihiro

Please! I just want to work!

Yubaba

Don't say that! Why in the world do you think I should give you a job? Anyone can see you're a lazy, spoiled crybaby, and you have no manners. This is a high-class place I'm running here. So there's no job for you. Now get out. I've got all the lazy bums I need. Or maybe I'll give you the most difficult job I've got, and work you until you've breathed your very last breath. Oh, dear, you woke up the baby. Mommy's here. Be a good boy now. [grimaces at Chihiro] Why are you still here? I told you to leave.

Chihiro

[yelling]

I want you to give me a job, please!

Yubaba

Quiet down, you're scaring the baby! Hi, sweetie. Don't be angry. That's a good boy.

Chihiro

I'm not leaving till you give me a job!

Yubaba

Okay, okay, just be quiet. [turning to the baby] Here comes Mommy. I'm coming to get you. That's your contract. Sign your name away, and I'll put you to work. If I hear one little complaint out of you, you'll be joining your parents in the pigpen.

Chihiro

So, do I sign my name here?

Yubaba

Just sign it! Do you want the job or not? I can't believe I took that oath. To give a job to anyone who asks. Ridiculous. I hate being so nice all the time. Are you done yet? So your name's Chihiro?

Chihiro

Yes, ma'am.

Yubaba

What a pretty name. And it belongs to me now. From now on, your name is Sen. You got that? Answer me, Sen!

Chihiro

Yes, ma'am.

Haku

You called for me?

Yubaba

This girl signed a contract. Set her up with a job.

Haku

Right. What's your name?

Chihiro

What? Chih... Oh, it's Sen.

Haku

Okay, Sen. Follow me.

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