Angel Heart
Episode 2
I've been waiting for you.
You, the person living with Kaori's heart.
To me and to Kaori, you are hope.
You need to live with the belief that there are two lives within you.
Kaori.
Time for rounds!
You're awake.
Is your pain gone yet?
Why do you do so much for me?
Is it because I have Kaori's heart?
Well, this is a hospital.
Of course I visit my patients.
Doc, could you take care of her for a while?
I heard you don't have a place to live.
There's a storage room down the hall.
You can use it as you like.
Really, Sensei?
Yeah, take her there later.
Okay.
See you.
What's up?
My charts.
There's no name.
I heard the news, Ryo-chan.
Apparently you saved some young girl?
Oh.
Why did you help such a dangerous woman?
She's the one that asked Mocchie what XYZ means, isn't she?
Which means, dun dun dun...
A client?
Does that mean City Hunter's back for the first time in a year?
It's nothing like that.
Things are a bit complicated.
Ryo-chan?
What do you mean, "it's complicated"?
What do you mean?
Don't you have somewhere to be?
Oh, no! Look at the time!
Let's go, ladies!
We're going to be late for the opening.
I'll leave my money here.
I have so much I want to ask, but I'll let you go for now.
Bye!
Now, then, I should get going, too.
Wait.
What about him?
Who?
You know who.
The one you said you'd let stay until she can get back on her feet.
Oh, you mean Xin-Hong.
He's not a bad fellow, is he?
How long are we keeping him here?
I'll let you decide.
I've got my hands full dealing with her.
All right, you can take care of it.
It's too early for this racket.
Shut up!
Good morning.
Did I wake you?
I told you not to touch anything in the shop.
What do you think you're doing?
I wanted to thank you for taking care of me.
I may be overstepping my bounds, but do you clean this place at all?
And with all due respect, you aren't very friendly, Master.
It's no reason you don't get many customers in here.
Oh, I know.
Why don't you try hiring someone?
Someone charming and with a sense of hygiene.
Then you'll have way more customers!
It'll be noisy as hell with a lot of customers.
What's your point?
Your girl's in Shinjuku, so you want to stay in town for a while.
Is that it?
Yes.
Umibozu-san.
My name's Falcon.
You won't be making much as a resident employee.
Thank you, Umibozu-san!
Wait, stop!
Hang on.
What do you think you're doing?
I'm getting annoyed.
By my hair. I'm cutting it.
Give this to me.
Listen to me.
Who in the world cuts their hair with a scalpel?
Besides, this belongs to the hospital.
You can't just take it.
You said to live.
What do I do?
I don't know.
All right.
Get ready.
We're going out.
Huh?
To live, first you have to eat.
You shouldn't put anything dangerous in that room.
Quite the stray, huh?
Seeing her makes me remember.
About you, when you first met Kaori, before you became City Hunter.
Welcome.
The usual, Umibozu.
Napolitan. Two of them.
Two Napolitans.
I caused this store trouble.
So why aren't you angry?
You're one of us now.
You know what they say, "yesterday's foe is today's friend," right?
That's just how this town is.
I guess that guy who's been stealing glances at us is one of us, too.
Ow, ow!
Quit hiding and help out.
Xin-Hong.
Well, I quit the organization, too.
I work and live here now.
Why?
I've always felt that
killing people isn't how a human being ought to live.
I've made up my mind now, though.
And it's thanks to you.
Also, there's something I need to tell you.
You have a real name.
A name?
Nothing.
Never mind.
Huh? What?
What? Dude.
I can't do it.
What if she asks me why I've been keeping it from her this whole time?
That's your problem.
Xin-Hong.
Oh!
I just remembered, I have to be somewhere.
Later, Xiang Ying.
Xiang Ying?
Who are you talking about?
No, I...
Why do you call me that?
No, well, it's not...
It's your real name.
Xin-Hong snuck into the higher-clearance and looked it up for you.
Just your name, I swear.
Nothing else. I promise.
A name?
My name?
I was pretty surprised, too.
Your heart belonged to Kaori.
Incidentally, your name has the character for "Kaori" in it.
Xiang Ying
Kaori is "Xiang" in Chinese.
And "Ying."
Beautiful and precious, like a jewel.
Xiang Ying.
My name.
So I guess today's your birthday, then.
Congratulations, Xiang Ying.
Angel Heart
About the shooting at Cat's Eye...
Something's not right.
The main office just came in and told me they'd be taking care of the case.
Do you know anything about it?
I see.
Chief?
There might be a bigger organization involved in it than we know.
Eh?
Let me know if you learn anything else.
Yes, ma'am.
Regarding Glass Heart...
It seems that she's being sheltered by Saeba Ryo and his people.
His people?
Shinjuku Nishi Police Chief Nogami Saeko.
Nogami.
It appears that she's the one hiding the City Hunter's activities from the police.
I see.
And one more.
An ex-mercenary named Falcon.
Falcon.
Most likely a code name from his mercenary days.
He's taken hits to both of his eyes during a mission.
He has very little vision.
But he, nonetheless, has formidable skills in combat.
Don't underestimate him.
Not to worry.
He's no match to me.
I'm talking about Saeba Ryo.
Don't think of him as a single human being.
Treat him like an army.
Sir.
You look good.
Of course she does, I picked it out for her.
Impressive.
I know.
Oh, and this is your phone.
What mission is this for?
I'm given new clothes and a cell phone.
Are you telling me to kill someone?
Who are you trying to make me kill?
Xiang Ying,
listen carefully.
You don't need to kill anyone ever again.
Sorry to surprise you.
This was all prepared so that you can live your life.
From now on, you're going to live as an ordinary woman.
This is for three.
Thanks.
That girl lived for nothing but her organization and its missions until now.
It's going to take a while before she gets used to living a normal life.
What's the idea?
You don't intend to protect her from Legion for the rest of her life, do you?
Gee, I wonder.
It's up to her what she decides to feel and what she chooses to do.
Bang.
The kebabs are delicious.
Halill.
Hey, stop that.
I'm sorry, he's my son.
Hey!
Hey, you.
Who gave you permission to set up shop here?
I got permission already.
Stop it, please.
Please don't come in here.
Dad.
Shut up!
Dad!
Halill!
Let's go have a chat.
Stop it!
My son...
Dad!
Halill!
Xiang Ying...
This isn't good.
It's Legion.
Spare me!
That's enough.
Are you all right?
Yes.
Forcible obstruction of business.
What organization are you with?
Bitch!
Ow, ow!
Impressive.
Your body moved by itself?
I don't know why.
My heart started racing.
It's not me.
Ever since
I've had this heart,
I've appreciated a drink I'd never had before.
I have occasional glimpses
of memories that aren't familiar to me.
I see.
There's a theory that personality and memories live inside organs.
There have been reports across the world
of organ recipients' personalities,
thoughts and preferences become like the donors'.
It's hard to believe though, that you'd save someone.
If it was Kaori-san that made Xiang Ying act...
No way.
I'm
not Kaori.
You're you.
Even with Kaori's heart, it doesn't mean Kaori's coming back.
Kaori is Kaori.
You're you, Xiang Ying.
He's still hurt.
Of course he is.
Seeing her makes me remember.
About you, when you first met Kaori, before you became City Hunter.
This is pathetic.
I never make stupid mistakes.
This is the last sight I see, huh?
I guess it's fitting.
A perfect, final resting place for a stray dog, huh?
Looks like you're conscious.
So? Will you die here?
God dammit!
God dammit.
Does everyone know Kaori?
Yeah.
She was engaged to Ryo.
I've known her since before she was a City Hunter.
City Hunter?
Kaori?
City Hunter was originally something Kaori's brother, Makimura Hideyuki, started.
He was one of my peers.
A distinguished officer.
All kinds of things happened before Kaori and Ryo became City Hunters.
When she was right around your age, she was a nurse at my place.
Who is this man?
Brother.
His licenses, his passports?they're all forged.
His name Saeba Ryo might be fake, too.
Doc, this man's dangerous.
The police will handle him.
You can't.
Kaori?
He was on the brink of death, these past two days.
But this man is?
He's not even conscious yet.
No matter who he might be, right now, he's injured.
Kaori knew what it was like to lose family.
She didn't want anyone to die anymore.
Why did Kaori have to become a nurse at this hospital?
I think it's for you.
To her, you're the only family left.
You're important to her.
She can't afford to lose you.
As a detective, there's no telling when you'll get hurt.
I think she wanted to try to protect you by becoming a nurse.
For me?
Hey, are you leaving already?
All for someone like me.
Huh? What?
You idiot.
She ended up going against her brother's wish to continue caring for Ryo.
Can you hear me, Mr. Stray Dog?
Wake up.
Everyone has
someone that would mourn their death.
There must be
someone for you, too.
So live.
If you think there isn't anyone like that,
then I'll be that person.
I'll be the one
to mourn you if you die.
So live.
Don't make me mourn you.
Don't die.
Thanks, nurse.
That day you got taken into the hospital, three criminals were found murdered.
By a professional.
And you think I did it?
You can't fool me.
But the police are guilty of allowing the criminals
to get away with things for so long.
There are times
when criminals need to be brought to justice, even if it means breaking the law.
Go.
Don't ever come back to this town again.
Ever heard of City Hunter?
An underground sweeper that goes after villains.
I've heard rumors that he's actually a cop.
What's your point?
I wonder if your nurse sister knows?
That's none of your business.
Here's another rumor.
Someone's after City Hunter's life.
I warned you.
Told you so.
You're so damn heavy.
Brother!
Man, he's such a klutz.
He fell spectacularly down the steps.
Just lie him down here.
You had quite the tumble, didn't you?
That injury...
He didn't fall down the stairs.
He must be really dedicated to his work as a detective.
Well, then...
I'll get going.
Thanks.
For saving my brother.
Well...
Thank you, as well.
It's for taking such good care of me.
It's the first time
anyone said they'd be sad for me.
It made me happy.
So happy I couldn't even believe it.
It made me happy.
Why did you save me?
I did warn you.
You really need a lot of help, don't you?
I guess my client was getting impatient because I screwed up and got behind.
The people who attacked you were my stand-ins.
I was the one who was ordered to take out City Hunter.
I warned you, too,
not to ever come back.
I don't give second warnings.
Bang.
There, gone.
You're like an amateur.
Oh, well.
I want to be City Hunter, too.
With you.
You're insane.
What are you trying to accomplish?
You don't want your sister to cry, do you?
I don't want to see her tears.
I'll go in first.
Cover me.
Wait.
What did you expect?
Makimura,
Attack, cover.
Why is this at my hospital?
Explain.
We're burning it.
This is what's messing up the city.
That's not how the police do things, is it?
Ever heard of City Hunter?
I've heard rumors.
So what?
That's actually us.
Why do you have to put yourself in so much danger, Brother?
Oh, jeez.
It's a good opportunity.
Maki-chan, I'll do it by myself from now on.
You should retire.
Ryo.
I'm telling you, you're dragging me down.
No.
I'm not quitting.
Listen to me.
Ow!
Ow.
I had a feeling you were City Hunter, ever since I heard the rumors.
You have way too strong a sense of justice.
I knew you would fall out of line with the police someday.
Kaori.
What do I do with you?
You never listen, once you start.
It's in our blood.
But don't ever get in over your head.
Promise me.
Yes, ma'am.
Ryo became City Hunter to protect Kaori-san and Makimura.
Kaori was the one that made that reckless daredevil a proper human.
But Ryo couldn't protect him.
Brother.
Please.
Wake up.
Please!
Wake up.
Please.
Ryo's sadness and guilt towards Kaori-san were immeasurable.
Makimura Family Grave
But Kaori-san...
Sorry.
Don't apologize.
My brother no doubt felt like his life was complete,
being able to be City Hunter with you.
I'll continue City Hunter.
What are you talking about?
It's too dangerous.
You know that.
I don't care.
My brother and I both grew up here in Shinjuku.
We were alone.
And this city took us in and raised us.
I love it.
I hold it dear.
I'll carry on my brother's wish to see the people
of this city smile.
So please.
Teach me the skills I need to become City Hunter.
Please.
Ryo didn't want to put Kaori-san in danger.
But Kaori-san finally won him over with her passion, and he finally nodded "yes."
So then they became City Hunter.
Kaori supported Ryo ever since.
Alas, Kaori-san, too...
I want to live.
I don't want to be apart from you.
Hey.
Let her go.
I told you not to wander around alone.
I know.
This rooftop...
This scenery...
I don't know why I
came here.
Why I feel this way...
Why my heart aches so much.
But
I know this:
My heart?
Kaori?
wants you to move on.
At least
take the experience
and go forward.
It's a really,
really strong feeling.
Yeah?
This heart,
why does it react so much?
I don't know.
You...
Kaori...
Both tell me to live.
What does it mean to live?
I think
you yourself are the answer.
You came all the way here, just now, to tell me how Kaori feels.
To live
is to care for someone.
It's not difficult.
To care for someone and to take a step forward for someone.
That's
probably what it means to live.
Thanks for coming here, Xiang Ying.
What am I supposed to do?
How am I supposed to live my life?
No need to be hasty.
Slowly.
Let's think it over together slowly.
Free delicious kebabs
This is for you.
Come eat sometime. They're delicious.
Take it.
Thank you so much.
We'll be waiting.
See you.
Bye-bye.
Good for you, Xiang Ying.
You did good.
For them, and for you.
It wasn't me.
It was you.
You saved those two.
You're safe.
Thank goodness.
I was so worried, Xiang Ying.
Why did you keep it from me?
You knew my name.
I'm sorry.
Xin-Hong!
Ow!
Sorry to worry you.
I'm just glad you're safe.
Ryo, it's about time, isn't it?
For City Hunter to come back.
That's not even funny.
It's too late for that.
Is there something else you can do?
No one remembers me anymore.
You're never honest.
Thanks, Ryo.
For continuing City Hunter.
For carrying on my brother's wishes.
That goes for both of us.
Are you sure you wanted to
quit your nursing job?
"XYZ" means
"there's no turning back," doesn't it?
Yeah.
There are lots of people in this city who need us.
I figure if those people can be even a little happier,
maybe there's a reason for me
to be alive.
I want to do something for this city that accepted me after I lost my parents.
Yeah.
This drama is a work of fiction.
Calm down!
It's what she wants that matters.
Wait.
You're the only City Hunter left.
I know that.
Right, Kaori?