If I had the ability to know what is in a person's heart,
would I of been able to prevent that dreadful incident, that death?
I'll be happy if I moved in together with you.
Ruka!
Please don't do that.
Thanks for your hard work.
Who's this? It's a guy, isn't it?
Why don't you do as I tell you?
Ruka.
Here you go. Anti-hangover miso soup.
Thanks.
Delicious! Another cup.
Okay.
Eh? How come that Takeru isn't around?
Did he go home?
Yeah, around 5-ish. He said he had work.
Work?
With some professionals.
That guy, seems to always be avoiding something.
Having his company is good, and he doesn't do anything disgraceful.
But I don't know if that's his true character.
Ahh, that's true.
Isn't it?
Yeah.
Hm. Are you okay?
Ah, yeah. Uhm... This, it's delicious.
Michiru, you also have work, right? What are you going to do?
Ah.... I have to get going.
Well, I'll be off now.
See you.
Michiru.
Are you alright?
Alright? With what?
It's just that you seemed troubled, with work.
I'm fine, thanks for worrying.
That evening, even though I saw your tears,
why didn't I ask the reason for them?
Meeting you after 4 years, you seemed so happy...
But you were also so sad...
And I never knew the reason why.
If I had known, could I have done something?
Michiru, if I had known...
-Last Friends- ##Utada Hikaru - Prisoner of Love##
Aida Michiru Nagasawa Masami
Kishimoto Ruka Ueno Juri
Mizushima Takeru Eita
Takigawa Eri Mizukawa Asami
Oikawa Sousuke Nishikido Ryou
Translated by seri @ d-addicts
Timing file provided by rokonoko
Edited by seri @ d-addicts
Thanks to Ujf for the RAW!
This is a free fansub!
Good morning.
Sousuke...
What are you doing? Hurry up.
Ah, okay.
Your hair is messy, and your shirt has creases on it.
Are you going to be serving the customers in that manner?
I'm sorry.
I can tell you stayed over at some guy's place and came straight here.
Ow...
You're too slow. Hurry up and prepare the 15mm ones.
Yes.
What are you daydreaming about? Hurry up!
Understood!
Michiru.
Let's go home.
You're not mad?
How did it become like this?
Ah, I went and bought the same one.
Because you seemed to like it.
I'd like it if you didn't move out.
Please don't quietly move out of here.
I'm sorry.
Alright! You've done it!
This is brilliant!
If you keep riding this way, you have a chance of being the champion in the next race.
Look!
Kishimoto, you have a guest.
Okay.
Dad..
You seem to be giving your all.
Takeru.
Oh, welcome.
This is my father.
Ahhh, nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you too.
This way.
He can make anything you ask for.
What would you like?
Well then, potato wine, on the rocks.
Okay, and you, Ruka?
Beer.
Okay.
So how is it, your condition?
Ah.. Motocross?
It's at its best. My laptime was 1 minute 48.
I might be able to get 1st at the coming race.
I see. So that's a good record for women.
It doesn't have anything to do with women.
The guys were also suprised with the lap time.
It's every Motocrosser's dream to race with Japan's top-ranks.
Then why not quit your part-time job?
Wouldn't it be better to focus more on your training?
It's alright. My job let's me have a change of pace.
Here's your beer and potato wine on the rocks. And this is on the house.
Ahh, thanks.
Thank you.
I'll be over there, so if you need anything, just call me.
Okay.
Are you seeing him?
Him...
Seeing Takeru?
No way, what are you saying?
But, you're around that age now..
If you had a partner, it wouldn't be strange.
Nah, you're wrong. Takeru is different.
I see.
Well, that guy is a little bit, you know.
He gives off a weak impression.
You seem relieved.
What are you saying?
He's a good father, isn't he.
Yeah, he's my closest friend.
He's understanding with everything, and supporting.
When he was young, he played soccer.
That's why when you look at him, you see he has some muscle.
Muscle... well, I don't have that.
And I'm also weak.
Ah, you heard that?
Sorry, sorry.
That person is the only person whom I don't want to give any grief to.
Let's see...
I'm going to outdo myself today.
I bought alot of condiments with me.
I'll help.
No, it's okay.
It's alright, you sit down.
Ahh, I'm sorry.
It's alright. It's nothing serious.
Where are the band-aids?
It's on the shelf in the bedroom.
Okay, I'll get it.
First-aid kit, first-aid... Ah, here it is!
Hey, it's boiling, so I'm turning off the heat.
Ahh, please do.
Hey, did you bring my graduation album here?
Eh? Yeah.
Did you meet my mother?
Nope, she wasn't in.
I passed through there for work before.
When I said I was checking up on the resident's lifestyles,
the landlord opened the lock for me.
So you wanted to see it that much, my album.
If it's Michiru's album, I want to see.
Ogura-san, thanks for your hard work.
Good work.
Ogura-san.
Ah, good work.
You were here this morning too, weren't you?
Ahhh... I guess I was.
Do you have some sort of reason for not going home?
You get right to the point, don't you.
That's my redeeming feature.
Well, I'll tell you then...
My wife is with another man in the house.
When I called home in the morning,
there was a man who casually called out,
"Eiko...", ah, that's my wife's name by the way.
He asked, "Eiko, are you there?", and she casually replied with,
"I'm taking a shower".
Eh, but it's your house isn't it?
Yeah.
Then you should go home and tell the two of them, "Get out of here!"
I just can't...
If she were to become defiant,
I wouldn't know what to do.
Well, stay over at a hotel tonight,
and then go home tomorrow. That's what you should do, see you.
Ah! Hold on!
Surgical operation details.
Receive a second opinion.
Gynecologist.
Ruka! Ruka, can you come out and help for a little bit.
It's heavy with only two people carrying it.
Hurry up! Ahhhh..! It's going to fall, it's going to fall!
Ahh, Ruka, Ruka, Ruka!
Pleased to meet you.
Eh? What's going on?
My senior, Ogura Tomohiko. From today, he'll be staying here.
I hope you'll let me intrude for a little while.
Excuse me. There we go.
Since the rooms are free, it's alright isn't it?
Of course, he'll pay for rent as well.
Ugh, heavy.
Eri.
Ow-ow...
I don't like it.
It's a bother having men here.
It's alright. Ogurin is harmless.
Also, due to some circumstances, he's really pitiful at the moment.
What?
His wife brought a man into his house, and it seems he hasn't left yet.
But, I suddenly thought that I shouldn't come here empty handed.
So I brought this.
A 40" LCD. It's good, isn't it? We couldn't afford to buy this.
Only people who receive bonuses can.
I brought it from home.
Eh? From home? Was your wife and that man there?
Yes, they were,
but then the two of them went out.
And then, during that time, Eri-san and I carried the TV out.
Isn't it normal for you to wait for your wife to return and scold her?
He's not that type of person.
When I took this, I was feeling a lot better.
Hey, hey, hey. I borrowed 3 DVDs.
After setting this up,
call Takeru, and well watch something together. Movies on a big screen~
Hey, what should we start with?
[Movie - Candy]
"We wanted to share absolutely everything"!
I want someone to say that to me too, this kind of line.
No, this kind of guy wouldn't exist in Japan.
If it's a foreigner, he might exist.
If it's foreigner.....
I've never had any experience with other nationalities. But, it might be a good idea.
Please be quiet.
What, leave me be.
It's coming to a good part.
Scenes like that are no good?
Love stories are tedious, don't you think?
What are you going to do after watching other people's love stories? It's a waste of time.
Ahhh, that. Yeah.
How is it? Your condition for the next race.
Why the race...? You overheard it last time...
I think its great.
Have you ever thought why you're taking this path?
I wonder why...
Even before, I've always liked running.
And also, at the time I did a jump on the bike,
while I was mid-air, even though it was only for a second, time stopped.
At that instant, all sound had disappeared.
The spectators, the other competitors, the course, even I had disappeared.
Whether I'm a guy, or a girl, I simply become something that's floating.
And that feels good.
I understand that feeling.
You understand? You couldn't possibly understand, since you run so slowly.
No, my brain said that it understands.
You absolutely wouldn't understand.
I'll come and watch the race.
Don't come.
I don't need any extra pressure.
Your father is also coming, isn't he?
My family will probably come.
Even if I tell them not to come, they'll come holding banners.
Don't you have anyone that you want to come and see?
Michiru.
Michiru-chan?
I want her to come and see me.
From junior high we've been best friends, and we've been seperated for 4 years.
From then, I've been giving my all so that she can see me.
Sorry, you called me?
Around what time are you coming home?
It seems I'll be able to leave soon. I'll probably be home around 8...
Okay, see you.
Aida-san, I'm sorry, but could you stay behind?
A customer came in wanting to colour their hair.
Colour? At this time?
The customer is a regular, so we can't refuse. Please.
Okay.
I'm sorry! At the very last minute, a customer came in wanting to colour their hair.
We couldn't refuse her...
Why didn't you come home earlier?
Do you know how worried I was?
[Kishimoto Ruka]
Why'd you hang up?
That's because....
Don't hang up, talk to her properly. Infront of me.
Here.
It finally got through. Is it okay to speak now?
Yeah.
Takeru came over, and we're all making some noise again.
Can you come out for a little while?
I also have something I want to give to you.
Sorry, I can't make it.
Ah, I see... It's getting late, isn't it.
Ruka, if its possible, could you stop calling me.
If it's important, I'll call you.
I forgot to turn off my mobile phone, I'm in the middle of work at the moment. Sorry.
Alright.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Michiru, why were you so lonely?
I don't need these feelings.
This suffering, this pain in my chest.
It'd be better if the wind would blow this all away.
He looks cool.
He's new to our store, right?
Yeah, he is.
How cool.
Thank you very much. You don't have someone to nominate, right?
I'll take your luggage.
Manager, could I take this customer?
Sure. Aren't you lucky, not having anyone now.
Sir, um, what can I help...
Actually, I'd like for Aida-san.
Thank you.
Thank you for choosing me.
I'll leave it to you.
I'll do my best.
Ruka gave me the business card of this store,
and told me to come here once in a while.
Ah, I see. How would you like your hair cut today?
Don't change the length of the back,
but give the rest a trim.
I forgot to tell you the last time,
but I'm a professional hair and make-up artist.
I still have jobs for it,
but that alone isn't enough to feed me.
Is it really alright? For me to be cutting your hair.
Of course. Think of it as practice, and relax.
Okay.
You know, Ruka..
Yes.
She's participating in the Eastern Japan Championships this Sunday.
She said that she would like you by all means to go watch her.
Is that so?
I know you're busy, but would it be possible for you to go watch.
To Ruka, it seems you're special.
Here's your 10yen change. Could you please wait for a moment.
Uhm, this... Could you pass it on to Ruka?
It doesn't look like I'll be able to go to the race.
Your boyfriend?
Yeah.
Could he be waiting for you to go home together?
Ah, I see. He's kind.
Sousuke.
I don't know what time I finish,
so you don't have to wait for me.
It's alright.
While waiting here, I watch you,
so it's not painful to wait.
You also get male customers.
You get put in charge of them?
Sometimes, but there aren't many.
You know the guy today, right?
Eh, why?
You seemed to have a nice conversation with him.
He's Ruka's friend. I met him before at Ruka's house.
I don't really know him that well.
When we get back, could you cut my hair?
Sure.
Why are you shaking?
Ah.. I wonder why...
When I thought that I have to cut it perfectly, I became nervous.
Wait... stop it. What are you doing?
Stop it. Wait... don't...
I won't cut men's hair anymore!
I won't anymore, so Sousuke!
Sorry to keep you waiting.
It's okay.
I gave her the ticket.
Thank you.
Also, here. Michiru-chan left this with me.
She probably can't make it to the race, but she gives her regards.
I see, I understand. Thanks.
And also, I met Michiru-chan's boyfriend.
Michuru's boyfriend?
Yeah.
What was he like?
He seemed really nice, but...
But?
Nothing. He seemed really nice.
I see.
Yeah.
Well then, I'm relieved.
Michiru had a lot of hardships that year.
Her father was always drinking, accumulated alot of debts, and was violent.
Now that they're seperated, she seems better.
But her mother seems to be a careless person.
But if her boyfriend is reliable, then it's a relief.
By the way, Takeru.
You asked if you could move into the house the other day. What's wrong?
Ahhh, that. I was wondering what I should do.
You can move in.
Honestly speaking, I thought that it would be troublesome if a guy were to move in,
but Eri brought a guy into our house, and that wasn't the case.
Actually, if you were to come,
you could neutralise the masculinity in the house.
What do you mean by that?
Do you think of me as deodorant or something?
That's a good name for it.
You asked me to live together with you,
and just that made me happy.
Even if I had had ESP,
I couldn't have predicted the incidents that were going to occur.
Please do.
Try your best.
Alright.
Kishimoto, it's starting.
Okay.
Thanks for the food.
Sousuke.
What is it?
No, it's nothing.
Hurrah, hurrah, Kishimoto! Ruka!
Sis, keep it together! Try your best!
Try your hardest! Ruka!
Sis, keep it together! Try your best!
Ah, she looks a bit nervous.
Well of course she would be nervous.
Hey, where's Michiru-chan? Did you contact her?
Yeah, I invited her once but...
whether she comes or not...
Ah, ah, ah. It's Michiru-chan. Look, look.
Michiru-chan! Michiru-chan!
Michiru-chan! Over here!
Here, here! Michiru-chan! Here, here!
Michiru-chan! Michiru-chan, this way!
I'm sorry.
[Good luck]
She came. Michiru came.
Ruka!
Number 27! Number 27!
Go, go, go, go, go!
Ruka's in a good position!
She overtook! 3rd place! 3rd place!
Ruka! Try your best, Ruka!
Only today can I not lose, at all costs.
Goooo!
She's at the top! Good going Ruka! Go!
Go! Go!
Excuse me.
Sis!!
Ruka!
Ruka.
You're awake?
Ruka, you looked good out there.
I didn't look good, 'cause I lost.
What happened to me?
Head concussion.
You have a sprained ankle, and some minor bruising, but nothing serious.
Eri and Tomohiko-san went to work.
Your father and them are currently sorting out the paperwork downstairs.
I see. I've caused everyone to worry.
Not at all.
I'm really glad, that it was nothing serious.
It's thanks to the charm Michiru gave me.
Thank you.
Well then, Ruka, I have to get going.
Even though you were busy, I kept you here. Sorry.
It must be your father... Come in.
Good afternoon.
The last time, I...
Would you introduce me to Ruka-san?
Ruka, this is Oikawa Sousuke. I'm currently living with him.
Nice to meet you. I often hear about you from Michiru.
I also hear about you from Michiru.
I'm sorry about today. You had to meet me in such a place.
It's alright. Are your injuries okay?
Yes, they're not that serious.
That's good. I heard your bike got flipped.
In Motocross, it often happens, so I'm used to it.
Is that so? It's a dangerous sport, isn't it?
I often hear about it from Michiru.
Dad, I can't eat that much.
It's okay then, everyone can have some.
That's true.
I'm going to the toilet.
Are you alright? Should I lend you my shoulder?
All the way to the toilet?
Yeah.
Please do.
As if I would! Idiot!
Ouch!
And he said that sincerely too.
Are you really okay? Are you alright?
Yes, yes. I'm alright by myself. Ah, and leave me some melon.
Okay. Ah, here you go.
Tell me why you didn't keep your promise?
I'm sorry.
I don't understand if all you do is apologise.
I'm sorry.
You were only going to watch the race, and come home right after that.
It finished at 2, so you should have been home by 3.
That was the promise you made.
I'm sorry, but...
Why didn't you keep your promise?!
Stop it!
Don't touch my Michiru.
"My Michiru"?
Ruka...