If something's troubling you I wish you'd tell me.
You said you could tell me anything, didn't you?
Shut up.
You know, there are things I don't want to tell people even if I die.
Is it OK if I fall in love?
Mama!
Watch out!
This way.
Yes.
[Koumei Real Estate]
Compared to the city center, the rent is maybe cheaper.
Plus, we don't take deposit or finder's fee.
I'm thankful.
I think I won't live here more than about half a year.
What kind of situation is it?
In half a year I plan on going abroad.
Really! Abroad. That's great.
- Good morning. - Good morning.
What are you making?
2 lunch boxes; mine and Takeru-kun's.
He's teaching me about a hair and make-up artist's work, so as thank you..
Takeru-kun's..?
[note: karaage is Japanese-style fried meat, most often soy-flavored chicken.]
You want some too? It's karaage.
No, I'm OK. Thanks.
That's right.
Takeru you're... like that after all.
I wonder what's going on.
- Done. Have a look. - Thank you.
Sorry.
Takeru-kun.
Yes?
About what happened the other day..
don't worry about it.
I said strange things, but..
I just..
wanted to be beside you whenever you felt lonely or hurt.
It's not like I'm expecting anything in particular.
Thank you.
Here I go!
Ready?!
Oh, I see.
So, you're being Takeru-kun's assistant for now, Michiru-chan.
Yes.
Michiru-chan works hard
and she's very polite so the boss is pleased with her.
Ah but, the salary is low, isn't it? Is it OK?
It's fine. I get to learn too.
Good for you, Michiru.
From now on, whenever something difficult or unpleasant happens at work
you can ask Takeru for advice..
Since he's your senior.
Yes.
Speaking of seniors, Hayashida-san!
What happened after that time, Ruka? It's going well, right!?
What?!
You can bring him over you know.
[note: okonomiyaki = pancake with various ingredients]
It's more fun when there are many people when we do things like okonomiyaki
Yeah.
I'll try and invite him over but
he might not come.
He said he just doesn't fit in well with young people.
Young people? But his age doesn't differ that much from mine.
When we say "young people", I'm sorry to say this but, you're not included.
- Eh? - Don't give me that.
Someone's here.
[note: Ogurin is imitating the Japanese comedian Shimura Ken, who plays the "henna ojisan (weird old man)" role]
Who is it? Who is it? Who is it !?
That's what makes you an old man.
Coming!
Good evening.
What's the matter? Do you have business with someone?
This is for a certain Michiru.
What is it?
He says it's for Michiru-chan.
Sosuke!
It's him.
What?
See you.
Ah, wait..
To Michiru
I was admitted to the Jouyou General Hospital.
Now that I can finally move my hand I write you this letter.
I want to see you.
Would you come visit me at least once?
Jouyou General Hospital?
It's obviously a trap.
There's no way we'll give this letter to Michiru.
Oikawa-san. You have a visitor.
I brought you some melon.
Make yourself comfortable.
Did you think Michiru-chan would come?
Too bad.
While I'm at it, here. I'm returning this.
What a pity.
You abused Michiru-chan and hit her, yet
once you're bound you can't do anything.
Keeping a woman with nothing but force
don't you think that's shameful?
See you. Eat the melon later.
Wait a minute.
I have a favor to ask you.
Could you please hand them to Michiru?
More letters?
I don't know her new mail address,
and if I sent them to the share house, someone would interfere again.
Well of course. I wouldn't hand them either.
Sure you would.
Because you're nice.
I... detest men like you.
So conceited and pushy.
Annoyingly repeating "I love you, I love you", but
you just want others to be affectionate to you.
Acting so sweet.
You're just an incarnation of narcissism, aren't you!
Say whatever you want.
But I..
love Michiru.
More than anyone else..
For ever.
Last Friends Episode 08 - The last letter
Original script: doramano-to ni
Translation: suketeru
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I intend on moving out of the share house.
I see.
In a place no one knows me
I'd like to start a life from scratch.
Anyway, once things settle down, I'll go abroad.
If possible..
at that time I would like to undergo the surgery.
Aren't you rushing things?
Besides, we still..
haven't completed your diagnosis regarding gender identity disorder.
In the current phase,
called gender distinction physical disorder syndrome, you're teated for that.
Why are you in such a hurry?
I'm suffering.
I'm suffering so much I want to scream at the top of my lungs.
But..
if I come out now
it means everything would fall apart.
Aren't you confining yourself with everything?
You'd want the persons closest to you to accept you as you are.
That's every human being's wish.
If those solemn feelings were satisfied, even just a little
I wonder if you would even consider leaving.
To Michiru I wonder how many days have passed without seeing you. I can't even get in touch with you by phone, so I recall the time when I could hea
To Michiru In order for me to protect you, no matter what happens I won't die. You can't live without me, and me living without you has no meaning.
Why are you.. I want to see you.. Life without you..
The days we lived together, your voice, your smile. I went by every single day thinking of you. Michiru, I wish you'd come see me. If it's true, I'
May I disturb?
No.
I'm coming in.
I told you no!
Want to go to an onsen together?
[note: onsen = hot springs]
I found a nice place.
What are you reading?
What? Oh, it's a love letter.
What?
What does this mean?
Hey, I'm quite popular,
so I'm getting love letters from different people no matter how many years pass.
Really?
That's surely a lie, right?
But Ogurin, no matter who I meet and talk to outside, you are in no position to complain.
What?
You met your wife the other day, right? At the airport.
I saw you.
You saw that?
I'm beaten.
That, it's not like I met her 'cause I wanted to..
there's a lot to being a married couple.
Such as our share of living expenses and the neighborhood meetings.
Things we had to discuss, you know.
[note: "gatangoto~n" is onomatopoeic for old fashioned trams]
You should go home already.
Your mother is surely home by now.
You look lonely.
If you're alone you get lonely, right?
[book title: What you want to know about make-up art and pro's technique]
Ah, it's no use.
All the places we wanted to book at have no vacancy.
Oh. How about looking on the INTERNET, then?
The INTERNET! Oh, but there's a PC in Ruka's room only.
I'm intruding.
I'll be using the PC.
What is "Sex change Surgery"?
gender separation People who suffer from gender identity disorder
What's this?
So? Did you find something?
Oh, sorry. I don't know how to use this PC.
Let's look in the guidebook.
Gender identity disorder?
When I opened Ruka's PC it suddenly came up.
Looks like she accessed it and forgot to shut it down.
So?
Did you ever feel she was hiding something like that?
No. At all.
I see.
What about you? You've known her longer, you'd know.
I've never tried to think about it.
But, maybe that's just not the situation.
She's dating Hayashida-san, after all.
Besides, even though she has such a lovely women close to her, I've never been looked at like that.
I see.
By the way, Takeru.
What?
I'd just like to make sure of this..
you don't like women, right?
How do you feel about Michiru-chan?
She's a friend.
What? But!
Michiru-chan as well doesn't see me as anything but a friend.
I wonder about that.
It doesn't seem so though.
That's how it is.
Somehow
that's how it went between you and me that time
if it were OK with Michiru-chan
I'd personally be a little shocked..
as a woman.
That's not how it is.
What isn't?
What do you mean by that?
Does it mean Michiru-chan is not your type?
Or, that you're not gay?
Or maybe that day you just weren't feeling good.
Hmmm..
Don't deceive me with that laughter!
Ouch!
I know that was coming.
How come?
Ah, I'm sorry! Sorry, sorry.
Welcome home.
I'll have some beer.
Hey..
Yes?
My PC..
What?
Ah, it's nothing.
Oh, the PC!
Eri used it. Sorry.
And?
She said she didn't know how to use it and immediately left the room.
Sorry.
It bothers you, doesn't it.
We shouldn't go into other's room as we please, right?
I'll go check the mail.
OK.
I'm back.
Welcome home.
I'll go change.
I'm back.
Welcome home.
Koumei Real Estate
Tokyo Metropolitan area - Mitaka city - Inokashira 6 - 13 - 5 Kishimoto Ruka
Ruka.
What's Koumei Real Estate?
Oh. Thank you.
What's that?
I'm thinking of moving out.
Move out?
What?
You mean leave here?
Yes.
Why?
For my motorcycling.
It's easier to commute to the practice circuit from there.
But..
I've always liked being on my own.
Living in a place like this, paying attention to other people's needs
just doesn't suit me.
It's cramped up
I've had enough of it.
Isn't this too plain?
Hey, Takeru! What are you doing? Get a move on.
Coming.
Takeru-kun, may I sit beside you?
Your lunch box. Eat up.
Thank you, as always.
When busy eating becomes a posteriority, doesn't it.
But, if you don't get proper nutrition it's not good for your body.
I'll eat later.
For today..
you can go home, Michiru-chan.
Even if you stay behind, I think there isn't much to do.
You can leave ahead of us.
I can't be of any use?
You've been strange all day today.
If something's wrong I wish you'd tell me.
Ruka's moving out.
What?
She said she'll live on her own in Fussa.
[note: Fussa = city in Tokyo on banks of Tama River]
No!
Why?
I don't get it either.
Yes. At 4?
OK. I'll have the luggage ready.
Thank you.
Ruka. Do you have a minute?
Yes.
This is the right thing to do, right?
Yes.
We mustn't show this sort of thing to Michiru.
You're right.
But, you know..
I..
have come to disbelieve in "unconditional love".
I've dated different guys till now.
Even if it's full of excitement for a while
when it's over you end up thinking, "what was that?"
That's why I don't say, "I'll always love you."
I think wishing that sort of thing from your partner too would be inelegant.
But..
when I read these letters
somehow..
"a never-changing love"?
something like that, it makes me wonder if that exists somewhere in this world.
Just wondering.
You're so foolish, Eri.
I am?
You really think so?
Saying you're hurting
so your feelings of love
in this manner
shouting and scattering them.. is that love in your opinion?
To restrain your own feelings sometimes,
being able to draw back for your partner's sake, is love in my opinion.
Come on. Let's burn them.
I love you.
Oikawa-san?
What are you doing?
You can't leave the hospital yet.
Welcome home.
Ruka. Is it true you're moving out?
What?
What's that? Is that true?
Yes.
I've already signed the contract.
I'm leaving the day after tomorrow.
That's so sudden. Why?
Many reasons.
Even though we're all getting along so good. Why?
Even so, I've had enough.
It's become troublesome to fit in with people.
I..
can't go on without you.
I'd be helpless.
Takeru is here.
Eri too. You'll be fine.
I won't be fine!
It's bothersome if you won't.
I can't be taking care of you forever.
Michiru-chan?
I couldn't sleep.
Want some herbal tea?
Yes. Thank you.
You didn't eat it.
I'm sorry.
I had no appetite.
You're worried about Ruka.
About Ruka, Takeru-kun, could it be you..
Ah, what!
It's so after all.
I shouldn't have said those things, then.
Those things?
"Is it OK if I fall in love?"
I put you in a tough spot. I'm sorry.
You didn't.
I understand what you told me so affectionately.
Besides, about Ruka's feelings..
she holds none for me.
I wonder why Ruka's leaving?
Why did she decide to live on her own?
You're really leaving.
Departure is tomorrow, right?
Starting the day after tomorrow we won't be able to see you anymore.
Somehow, it doesn't feel real.
Don't exaggerate.
It's not like we won't be able to meet.
What!? But it takes about 1 hour to get to Fussa by train.
It's far away.
We'll have a farewell party tonight, OK?
Good. I'll get home as soon as I can.
Me too.
Oh, Takeru and Michiru-chan, you can come back early, right?
Yes.
Come on, you too.
You've got work, right?
Wha~t?
Get ready.
Oh, it's this late! I'm in trouble!
Yes. We're off.
Thank you for your work.
Likewise.
I'll go prepare for the farewell party at home.
I want to help Ruka pack too.
Want to go home together?
I'm sorry.
I have some things to do today, so I'll go home on my own.
OK.
I'll go then.
Effort appreciated.
OK. I'll have it inspected.
I leave it to you.
Hayashida-san.
Did Ruka get advice to move to Fussa?
No. This is the first I've heard of this.
What? She hasn't said anything?
Yeah.
She said she's been worried 'cause she's in a slump lately..
That's not true.
She has a good time.
Is that so.
If she's troubled it must be because of that.
What do you mean?
You haven't heard?
There were strange posters around
with various things written defaming her.
What sort of things?
I don't quite know what she's thinking either.
She's the type to carry everything on her shoulders.
Before a race she puts too much pressure on herself,
when you see her she becomes pitiful.
If only she'd have fun with guys like her other lady-colleagues, she'd have more peace of mind instead.
But in her case there's no such thing.
But.. aren't you dating her?
What?
Oh, you're right.
[Ruka]
Kishimoto Ruka, with a male heart inside her female body, is a monster. She looks at the women close to her with disgusting male-like eyes, she's
You're transferring your luggage today?
Yes.
I'm leaving today, too.
What?
Why?
What about the farewell party?
A farewell party would be annoyingly unpleasant.
So you said you were leaving tomorrow on purpose?
Actually, I wanted to leave without anyone noticing.
In this park, you're the one that found me all drenched by the rain.
If I hadn't met you that day..
I would have been helpless by now.
I wouldn't have found the determination to leave Sosuke.
As you said, Ruka..
I want to be able to make it on my own.
You must never go back to him.
Yes.
When it comes to you
there's a more appropriate guy out there.
Well, Takeru's there.
Oh, there's a coffee place. Want to get a cup?
Yeah.
You must be kidding me!
[To Takeru]
To Takeru.
After living for 6 months in Fussa,
I'll be going abroad.
I'll undergo a surgery that's available there.
I'll say the truth to you only, Takeru.
I..
The real me..
Takeru. Thank you.
I was really happy when you told me you loved me.
I wish I'd opened my heart up to you that time, but
I lacked the courage
and wasn't able to tell you.
I was surprised when I was told, "I love you."
But..
at that my greed surfaced.
I didn't want to be let down by you.
I'm scared to say it face to face after all.
That's why I decided to write it in this letter.
Up until now, I..
have mingled with people deceiving them.
But..
you..
you were the first person to ever tell me they loved me.
You're someone that's opened up his heart to me.
That's why.. I can't lie to you.
Takeru.
I..
The real me..
I should get going.
Oh, it's OK.
Even though I'm just moving,
if you see me off at the station we'll get all emotional.
Yeah.
See you, Michiru.
Yeah.
Do your best.
Ruka!
Don't go, Ruka!
I read the letter.
I understand your feelings..
and why you told me you couldn't respond to my feelings.
But..
Even so, I..
I.. I love you.
As a human being,
or as a woman
in which way, don't ask.
I myself don't quite get it.
But, I..
want to sustain you.
No matter how you change
I want to witness that beside you.
I don't want to lose you.
With an unconcerned face I tell lies, I smile
I'm tired of this, I was only trying to be at comfort
Back then, I..
thought I'd witnessed the birth of love.
Having the blues for desiring too much
Ruka.
I didn't know about you.
everyone's seeking tranquility
Such important things about you.
though content they still struggle
chasing after love's shadow
The boring days suddenly started to shine..
Oikawa-san. Hospital rounds.
Excuse me.
NEXT EPISODE
Did Oikawa-san leave the hospital?
Don't tell anyone my sister came by.
Friends that won't change ever till we die.
I'm no good. See, I'm a useless human being.
Michiru.
I've found someone else I like.
Don't touch Michiru.