My Ruka...
Stop saying ill things about her!
You said "my Ruka", didn't you?
Ruka...
Help me...
With this, I don't think it'll be too obvious.
Thank you.
Michiru.
Could you tell me honestly?
How many times has this kind of thing happened before?
It was never this serious...
But...
I wonder how many times...
It's better if you break up with him.
Things like, "He's a kind person",
and "He loves me",
you said it, didn't you?
But it's wrong.
This isn't love.
If a person uses violence to get his way,
it isn't love.
It's just my opinion but...
Guys who use DV, are generally obstinate.
He's become a complete stalker.
He's always following Michiru-chan around, right?
That's right!
Though there are people who say otherwise... Ouch!
Anyway, for the time being...
it's dangerous for Michiru to be near that man.
That's true. It's probably better to keep some distance.
What's the possibility of him following her back here?
It's better if you change your workplace.
And also...
Don't answer his calls.
Okay.
But the hairdresser...
Takeru, do you have any connections?
I'll ask around.
-Last Friends- ##Utada Hikaru - Prisoner of Love##
Translated by seri @ D-addicts
Timing provided by tianj @ D-addicts
Edited by Hahn @ D-addicts
Thanks to Ujf for the RAW!
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Stalker?!
You're being stalked?
No, no. Not me, but my friend.
I'm hiding my friend from a bad guy.
So if you receive any calls from a guy asking for my address,
don't tell him anything.
Alright.
He might say that he's from the local council's welfare division,
but don't believe what he says.
I understand.
Is it really not you being stalked?
You've asked already. It's not me.
We'd better get a cup for you soon.
Are you okay with using Ruka's cup today?
Yeah, thanks.
Here you go.
Takeru-kun, don't you have work?
For today, it's alright.
I see.
Coming.
Sorry! Open up! It's me!
Ogu-san?
Sorry, Takeru-kun!
- Ogu-san! - Just call me Ogurin.
What's wrong?
I forgot something. My wallet and keys.
Where are they?
Is this it? It's here!
- Here you go. - Thank you.
How thoughtful!
But this is yesterday's newspaper!
Michiru-chan, see you!
I'm going. [Note: Ogurin joked on the word "Ittekimasu" to "Itteki-MOUSE"]
See you later.
Aida has taken today off.
Is that so?
It's troublesome with her suddenly taking time off. Even for the store.
Well, if she comes in, could you contact me here?
- Yes, I will. - Thank you.
Alright!
It's a pretty good time!
Your form has come back.
You've been working hard to get this result.
And you seem confident with your balance now.
Yes.
Good, let's go for a drink. My treat.
I've got something on today...
What's that?
There's someone waiting for me at home.
A guy?
It's good, you're flourishing.
I understand, I understand.
We'll go some other time.
- Hayashida-san. - Hmm?
Could you stop jumping to conclusions by saying things like it's a guy or it's a girl?
What?
I'm a racer.
Don't look at me as a woman, but as a racer.
I can't do that.
If it were a pear and an apple, I could say they're alike.
But you're a woman.
You are an excellent female racer!
Note: Write your name on your things with your colour. Eri - Orange, Takeru - Purple, Ruka - Blue
- Ruka, I'm going to cut the shirataki noodles. - Okay.
Eri, is it alright to use your tofu?
Eh! 120 yen!
Don't be stingy, there's not enough.
Hey, hey, hey. Let's add mochi. The ones I brought home. [Note: Mochi is a type of glutinous rice cake]
Is it normal to put mochi into sukiyaki? [Note: Sukiyaki is a type of hotpot.]
Putting mochi into the hotpot is a must.
Should we put it in?
Don't put it in.
This is udon.
No, it's mochi.
It's a specialty of Kasukabe culture. [Note: Kasukabe is a city in Saitama prefecture]
I don't know about it, don't put it in.
But it'll definitely taste good.
Ruka-chan, let's put this in.
[Oikawa Sousuke]
Michiru, I want you to come back.
Let's eat together.
I promise I won't hit you again.
Don't listen to those voicemails.
'Please come back',
'I won't hit you ever again', right?
He said that but...
You can't trust him.
Once you go back, the same thing will repeat.
And the only one getting hurt, will be yourself.
Let's go eat.
Let's have sukiyaki with everyone.
- It's already done. - Not yet! Not yet!
Why not?
Don't put your chopsticks in yet.
- You have to let the soup move around completely... - That's enough already!
Let's eat!
I wonder how the mochi tastes.
I'm eating too!
Michiru, you're slow at taking it.
- I'll get some meat for you. - Thanks.
And also tofu, shirataki noodles, and leek..
- Is there anything you don't eat? - No.
Ruka's attitude to Michiru-chan is like...
What?
Like that of a man.
A man taking care of his younger, can't-help-but-be-cute girlfriend.
Really?
I agree, I agree.
It's nothing like that.
I'm nice to everyone.
That's not true. You have a totally different attitude towards me.
I do?
Yeah. But with Michiru-chan it's like,
she has something about her which makes you instinctively want to protect her.
Yes, yes, yes. That's right.
What kind of guy could hit and kick such a lovely girl?
He looks just like any other guy.
But inside, he's the worst.
He's abnormal, no doubt about it.
Don't talk about Sousuke like that.
It's not that he hit me because he wanted to.
When he was hitting me, I think he was suffering too.
You probably don't understand, though.
That's a childish way of thinking, Michiru-chan, considering what you've been through.
Anyway, for now, let's drink, eat and have fun!
You're right.
After eating, let's all play Old Maid again.
- Old Maid, again? - Let's have a match!
Come on Michiru-chan, drink up.
Good morning.
Uhm, I've brought an assistant with me today. Michiru-chan.
I'm Aida, nice to meet you.
- Your girlfriend? - No, she's not.
I see. So you had a girlfriend afterall.
No matter how many times I asked you out, you wouldn't come,
so I thought for sure that you liked guys.
Also, everyone says that you're gay.
Gay...?
Don't take what she said to heart.
Ahh, that's good. That's a good smile.
Yes, like that.
- Michiru-chan, can you get me the hairspray? - Yes.
- Takeru! - Yes?
- Could you lower Aya-chan's hair a little? - Sure.
- How's this look? - Okay. It looks more seductive than before.
Well? How's this one?
Are you serious about buying these pair cups?
How about this one?
Do we even have that kind of relationship?
What? What's wrong?
Her... she's my wife.
Eh?!
Sorry to keep you waiting.
I've wanted this since a long time ago.
Then why don't you buy it?
It should be "I'll buy it for you"!
Welcome.
Uhm, we're still looking.
That's my card.
Is that alright? Letting her use the card as she please.
You have the right to decide what she gets.
You should talk to your wife properly.
But because you can't bring yourself to do that, you've just been dragging your feet around the house.
Eiko.
She looked so happy just now.
Since she was so delighted by it...
If only I had bought it and given it to her myself.
Here you go.
Thank you.
You're such a fool.
You still love her.
There, there.
How was it?
At the corner, try accelerating earlier.
Okay, understood.
What's wrong?
Ah, nothing.
Hello.
What's up?
Is Michiru there?
Yeah, she's helping out.
Michiru's boyfriend was here just now.
Eh?
He must be planning to follow me all the way to the sharehouse.
I've got a plan to lose him though.
Don't leave Michiru by herself tonight.
Okay.
I'll be going home late tonight.
Also, don't tell Michiru about this.
I think it'll make her feel uneasy.
Alright.
Thanks.
Oh, you were here.
You suddenly disappeared, so I was wondering where you went.
Hayashida-san, do you want to go drinking tonight?
Ah, sure.
It's just that, lately, I'm being followed by a stalker.
What? You? Of all people?
It's unbelievable, isn't it?
There's a guy out there who would follow someone like you.
Even though you have no sex appeal!
Stop with that already.
Ah, alright, I'll stop.
So what should we talk about instead?
About how I can get enough speed to match the guys, so I can go to the All Japan Championship.
That's something you can't do in a day.
I know that.
But, it's not impossible.
That's what I think anyway.
You can't overcome the physical handicap.
In the past, even I had difficulties due to my light weight.
Ehhh! You did?
No matter how much I ate, I couldn't put on muscle.
I even ate protein and raw eggs everyday.
You should tell me these kind of stories more often.
- Do you want to hear them? - Yes, I do!
Like I was saying, when turning a corner...
Collect your balance, and put it all to the side in one go. And you have traction!
Ahhh, I understand!
But, that's the hard part.
Yes, it is difficult.
But, there have been times where you've thought "I've done it!", right?
It's exhilarating, isn't it? At those times.
Yeah.
Just by seeing it, I understand.
Today, on your 7th lap, don't forget that feeling.
It was the best cornering!
Yes! I'll try my best!
Good! You're a good junior, Kishimoto!
Sorry I'm not a kid.
But, I'm willing to stake my life on my bike.
Idiot!
Don't stake your life on that.
Safety first.
I understand!
Are you okay?
Stop joking around.
I told you to stop!
Welcome.
Ruka!
Did you successfully lose him?
Ahh, yeah, don't need to worry about that.
Where are the other customers?
The last group just left.
Where's Michiru?
Eri and Ogurin came to pick her up earlier.
I see.
What's wrong?
If anything happened, you can tell me.
I was attacked by a guy.
Ehh?!
Not by Michiru's boyfriend.
I've known this person for a while now...
He's not a particularly bad person.
But...
After being touched by him once...
He kept doing it.
I'm useless, allowing that kind of thing to happen.
Instead of doing something about it...
I let it carry on for so long.
You don't understand...
It's not that.
I'm really useless... such a small thing...
Even though I want to be stronger...
I have to be stronger...
Also for Michiru's sake...
I'm useless...
My shoulder is here.
Are you afraid of me?
I'm not afraid of you.
You're fine.
Since you're here, you can cry, right?
It's alright to cry.
I'm back!
- I'm back... - Welcome home! You're late.
It's boring to play Old Maid with only 3 people,
so we're playing Jenga today! [Note:'-hamnida' is a Korean term to exclaim something... similar to -desu, I think?]
Oh, you're playing Jenga?
Ogurin keeps losing.
Ehh... but wait! Michiru-chan called me 'Ogurin'! I'm getting a warm feeling in my chest.
Idiot!
You want to have your revenge playing Uno instead?
- Good idea! - That's a good idea.
Then, I'll make some coffee.
I want tea!
Okay!
That day,
I knew about your weakness that no one else does.
I decided that while you were protecting Michiru,
I would protect you.
Michiru, how was today?
When Takeru-kun took me to his workplace today,
I thought, this world is huge.
The world is huge?
It isn't only about hairstyles.
By completely coordinating things like make-up and clothing,
you can change the atmosphere, like magic.
I thought it was great!
Since I'm always looking at the customer's hair infront of me only...
Well, the world is huge.
And that goes with guys too, there are many out there.
Not all guys are violent.
He probably kept Michiru-chan tied up and locked away in his small world.
That might be true.
Okay, coffee's ready.
Okay.
This is Ogurin's.
This is Eri's.
Eh! You bought these, Takeru?
How thoughtful!
That's Takeru for you.
Thank you!
And this one is for Michiru-chan.
Thanks!
I'm really happy.
- Let's do cheers! - Yes, let's!
Cheers!!!
Good morning!
Go do a figure 8.
Hiyashida-san.
Please look at my face.
Yesterday's incident, you're saying it didn't happen?
You're right. I'm sorry.
What was wrong with me?
I was completely drunk.
I respect you as a racer.
I can also feel your friendship.
I don't want the respect and our friendship to fall apart...
please consider it.
I understand.
Let's try it with a different style.
I'll fix it now.
Excuse me while I open the window.
Ma'am, I'll help you move your seat back to its original position.
This will be the main meal for economy class. The salmon...
[Aida House]
Michiru?
Thank goodness!
You finally called back.
What's wrong?
Hmm? Not much.
After you left home and moved in with a guy, you haven't shown your face since.
I was wondering what happened.
I'm fine.
How are you?
I'm also good.
Things are going well with Ken-chan too.
I see, that's good to hear.
Also...
I'm a bit short of money...
I've already transferred the rent for this month though.
I know but...
That person is a big eater.
So I've been buying things like food in bulk.
Alright.
I'll transfer some over again later.
You should come home once in a while.
The other day, I went with Ken-chan to Ikaho Hot Springs.
I bought a souvenir from there, so I want to give that to you.
She's finally here.
Welcome home.
I came in place of Michiru.
I'm Kishimoto Ruka.
I was in the same junior high and senior high school. Do you remember me?
Now that you mention it, you sound familiar.
Uhm, this is from Michiru.
Thank you!
Could you give my regards to Michiru?
She asked me to get some sort of souvenir for her.
Souvenir?
The one from Ikaho Hot Springs.
That one.
It's a bit old now but, it should be within the expiry date.
I'll be going now.
Wait.
Where's that child now?
She said that she was living with her boyfriend...
but she had a fight and moved out, didn't she?
She's like me, she has bad characteristics too.
At any rate, I'll get Michiru to contact you.
Excuse me.
I'm her parent!
Hey! Wait!
I'm sorry. I couldn't find out much.
The money.
Thanks!
You've saved me!
So? You met Michiru's mum?
Yeah.
What kind of person was she?
Michiru seldom talks about her...
I don't really like her mother.
Maybe it's Takeru.
I'll go take a look.
Coming~
Eri! Wait!
Here we go.
Is Michiru here?
She's not here.
She is here, right?
Please let me see her.
She's not here.
See?
I know that she is here.
Even if she is here, I won't let you see her.
I know all the things you've done to Michiru.
I wouldn't do those absurd things, even if I died.
Michiru!
Please leave!
If you force your way in, we'll call the police!
Eri!
You work for the local council, so it'd be bad for you if we called the police.
Excuse me.
I wonder if... he's gone.
He wouldn't go... with those kinds of feelings.
Michiru-chan!
How was it? Was the bath good?
The herbal bathing crystals had a good smell, right?!
Yeah.
You must be thirsty! Do you want to drink something cold?
Thanks.
What's wrong?
Isn't it because your heart is beating faster after seeing Michiru come out of the bath?
I-I did no such thing!
Welcome home!
Where's Michiru-chan?
She's in her room. Probably asleep by now.
That guy is here, out the front of the house.
Still here? That guy...
He came here?
I was followed.
I was careless.
Now that its come to this, until that guy gives up,
we can't let Michiru go out.
I'll stay up tonight.
Are you sure?
You're worried about Michiru-chan, right?
He's here...
He's still over there.
Michiru-chan.
I couldn't sleep.
Should I make some herb tea?
Is there any?
Yeah. Lavender and camomile.
They're used to calm down the nerves.
Thank you.
What is your family like?
Eh?
My family is normal.
My dad is a salaryman and my mum is a full-time housewife.
Also, I have an older sister.
So you have a sister.
What a nice family.
Are you close?
Hmm, I wonder...
Why do you ask that?
You're a person who makes delicious coffee and tea,
so I thought that you must be a gentle person who was raised from a good family.
For me,
my dad and mum weren't close,
and while I was in middle school, they got divorced.
Then my mum was always working,
so I was alone at home.
Sousuke as well...
He's my boyfriend.
He's similar to me,
as he was raised by only his mother.
And his mother too,
had a lover.
When Sousuke was in primary school, he left home.
He was sent back and forth to live with different relatives.
I'm sorry.
You're not interested in this talk about Sousuke.
It's alright.
When I first met him...
I thought we were similar.
We were both alone.
I've been getting along well with everyone here,
but I have a bad feeling about Sousuke.
Because he's alone...
You don't have to worry about that kind of thing anymore.
And also...
About being alone...
everyone is.
You think so?
That depends, doesn't it?
With Ruka,
at the race last time,
her family came to support her.
It felt so heartwarming.
I was...
Sort of jealous.
A person's loneliness...
You can't tell by just looking at them.
That goes for Ruka as well.
Sousuke.
That night,
while listening to the sound of rain tapping against the window,
I kept on thinking about you.
Ruka...
Forgive me.
I didn't realise that you were in pain.
Good morning, Ruka.
Good morning.
Has the rain stopped yet?
Not by the looks of it.
I'll go throw out the rubbish.
Today it's combustibles, right?
Wait, Ruka.
I'll go.
You're wearing that, so just have a rest.
Thanks.
Sousuke!!
Sousuke.
Did you wait for me?
From when?
Don't tell me you were here all night?
Michiru.
I will...
always be...
waiting for you.
It isn't painful to wait.
Sousuke.
Michiru.
People hurt other people,
there's no such thing as not being hurt.
When I kept you and Sousuke apart,
the one who ended up being hurt...
was myself.
That Sousuke, he's a guy who can't make Michiru happy.
How will it turn out?
Don't go Michiru.
- Ruka, is there anyone that you like at the moment? - There is.
You said that there was someone you liked?
It might be good as a one-sided love.
It won't come back.
Stop..
I'm going to kill myself now.
Good-bye.