If I had the ability,
to know what is in a person's heart,
that dreadful incident,
and that death,
would I of been able to prevent it all?
Surgical operation details.
My wife is with another man in the house.
Eh?
I won't anymore, so Sousuke...!
I won't cut men's hair anymore!
RUKA!
Tell me why you didn't keep your promise.
I'm sorry.
I won't understand if all you do is apologise.
I'm sorry.
After watching the race, you were supposed to come straight home.
It finished at 2, so you should have been home by 3. That was the promise, wasn't it?
I'm sorry, but...
Why didn't you keep your promise?!
Stop it!
Don't touch my Michiru.
"My Michiru"?
More, eat more.
Ruka is taking her time, isn't she?
Yeah...
I'll go out and check on her.
Okay.
Ruka,
now that I think back on it,
that was foreboding, wasn't it.
Seeing it for the first time,
your desperate face.
With your injured body,
you protected your precious friend.
What are you doing!?
Why did you hit Michiru?
You hit her?
Please say why you hit her.
I didn't hit her.
We were just playing around a little, and this chair fell.
You're lying, aren't you.
Right Michiru?
It's as he said, Ruka.
It's nothing.
"It's nothing"...
I'm sorry, Ruka.
You're in this state and I've worried you.
It's really not that big a deal.
Why are you apologising?
You're not the one who should be apologising!
And also, no matter how you look at it, this is violence! Am I wrong!?
It's just a misunderstanding.
We really were just playing around.
What on earth happened here?
Nothing, nothing at all. Right?
Yeah, that's right.
We were just standing around talking, and then I fell.
Then everyone came to help.
Are you really okay?
Yeah, I'm fine, I'm fine.
I'm sorry about today.
I knew that I had to quickly go home but...
After seeing Ruka with that injury, I was worried and couldn't leave her.
Don't see that person anymore.
That person...
Do you mean Ruka?
-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 provided by tianj @ d-addicts
Edited by seri @ d-addicts
Thanks to Ujf for the RAW!
This is a free fansub!
Are you really fine now? In regards to your body.
Yep.
Thanks for your concern.
From now on I'll be trying hard in rehabilitation, and even if it's only a day earlier, I have to get back to training.
It's good and all to try your best, but be careful of your injury.
Dad, do you remember?
When I was in grandma's backyard, and I climbed a tree,
and then fell from it.
I remember.
You fell and broke the bone in your wrist.
Yes, that.
But it healed in a month.
And then, I went and climbed the same tree again.
That's right.
Dad, you were watching me from underneath, weren't you?
Yeah.
But you never told me to get down from it.
You're the type of person who wouldn't say things like "It's dangerous, so stop it".
The things I wanted to do...
No matter how worrisome they were, you'd watch me till the end, but wouldn't stop me.
Even from way before.
Even if I tried stopping you, you wouldn't stop, right?
I guess so, I wouldn't stop.
DV? (Domestic Violence)
Michiru-chan is?
I also didn't believe it...
But, I happened to see it.
I also saw it.
Even you, Takeru?
Not really. What I saw was that guy, hold the chair...
Did he throw it?
No, he didn't throw it...
But it was obvious that he lifted his arms.
And then said things like, I didn't do anything, and we were just playing around,
shamelessly lying and making excuses.
Anyone who saw could tell.
But then how did Michiru-chan get into that? Was there some kind of reason?
I don't know.
Ahh, he did say something.
Something about not keeping track of time.
Just because of that!?
In this world, there are some men who'd do these things to women.
I'm jealous.
Jealous?
No? No, no.
I didn't do that.
I wouldn't do that kind of thing. I wouldn't be able to do that to my wife..
Just thinking about it makes me scared.
I absolutely hate it, that sort of thing.
To do something like that, you must not have a conscience,
but for the person receiving it, they'd be scarred for life.
The mask of love, which when worn leads to violence.
is the worst form of love.
What's with that? That commentator-like seriousness.
Well, how do you put it...
Anyhow,
as the way things are going for Michiru, I can't not do anything.
[Shirahata Yuuko]
Takeru? Did you receive the express parcel?
Those cookies,
they're made with butter and orange powder.
When you were a child, you loved them, didn't you?
By doing this, did you think that it'll make things better?
Eh?
I've said this many times before,
things like calling and sending parcels, stop it already.
You're married,
you have a husband, and you have kids, life is bliss.
So stop it already,
stop concerning yourself with me. Alright?
Takeru.
You might act like you've forgotten it but,
I haven't forgotten about it.
And I don't plan to forgive you either.
Ruka,
when was it, that I was able to speak to you.
That since I was a child, I've beared a scar.
How is it? This style.
Thank you. It has a nice feel to it.
Really? Thank you very much!
Thank you for your patronage.
The customer looked satisfied with it, didn't she?
Yes, I'm glad.
You make a cute face, and you benefit from it.
At any rate, you're getting the customers.
Uhm...
It's okay. It's a common talent.
Should we start increasing the amount of cuts you do?
I'll increase the amount of customers you're in charge of.
Th-thank you very much!
Welcome....
Ruka.
Are you alright already? You're injury.
Do you have any time to talk?
Yes. It's almost lunch time, so if it's only for a little while.
It's delicious isn't it? The pasta here.
I can eat quite a lot of it.
Michiru.
It's about your boyfriend...
About Sousuke?
Yeah.
Did those things happen before too?
Those things?
You know,
like threatening and hitting you, and the sort.
It did happen, didn't it?
After moving in with him, of course we'd have quarrels.
It's not as bad as you're making it out to be.
Do you really think that?
You're father was a heavy drinker, and he often hit your mother as well, right?
So you must know, right?
You can't fix those habits that easily.
Sousuke is different to my father.
You don't know anything about Sousuke, do you?
You've only met him once, at that time.
One time is enough times.
He's a really kind person.
And also, he's taking good care of me.
But that's not true, is it.
That's not what "taking good care of you" is.
Ruka.
Until now,
I have never felt loved by anyone.
Not from my father, or even from my mother.
But...
As for Sousuke,
I can feel his love for me.
Sousuke can go a bit overboard at times,
but he's always looking out for me.
What's with that?
I understand.
I've had enough.
I won't say anymore.
I'll stop...
Stop thinking about you...
Stop worrying about you from now on.
Because, even if there was a way to help, it wouldn't work.
You even said that you have never been loved.
What are you looking at?
I was thinking, as expected, the pace of men and women are different.
Well of course it is.
Their physical strength is different.
Don't put it so simply, please.
Your current lap time is 1 minute, 50 seconds.
The average lap time for the guys is 1 minute, 48 seconds.
How are you going to reduce your lap time?
The only way is to prepare your body for the basics.
Now's a good chance to, isn't it?
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Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Aren't you glad?
It's getting late but don't give up yet, go on to the next one.
Yes.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
What can I help you with today?
I'd like to make my hair an orange colour.
Understood. Colouring takes around 2 hours, are you alright with time?
Yes.
Well then, I will go and prepare the colouring. Please wait a while.
Aida-san, what's wrong?
Nothing.
I'm sorry!
What are you doing?
I'm sorry.
I'm terribly sorry.
Please use this.
Sousuke, you're in, right? Could you open the door?
I won't open it.
Why not?
I forgot to bring my keys with me.
Your punishment for making me wait.
Stay out there and reflect on it.
What happened there?
Cigarettes.
Today,
while I was waiting for you,
I had 3 cigarettes.
Sousuke...
From now on, you won't be late anymore.
You want to go home at a set time?
Do you think you can make such a selfish request because you're getting popular?
It's impossible... isn't it.
But, going every once in a while...
You haven't even been working here for half a year, right?
You have to fit in with the customer's demands. You know what happens if you can't do that, don't you?
Yes.
Your technique isn't that good,
but because you weren't being lazy, I thought I'd give you a chance.
You get a little spoilt and then you're like this.
Aida-san, you were nominated.
Coming.
Excuse me.
Stop it.
I won't cut men's hair anymore.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
What can I help you with today?
How is it? Is the flavour too strong?
No, it's delicious.
Sorry. Only Sousuke can make it like this.
If you're hungry, it's alright to eat first,
since you come back from the office on time.
It tastes better when I eat with you.
How was today?
At work, did anything unusual happen?
Nothing in particular.
Did you keep your promise?
The one where I wouldn't cut men's hair anymore?
Yeah.
I didn't cut any.
Really?
I didn't cut any.
Generally, men rarely come to the store.
But,
what if I did cut one?
Did you cut one?
Did you really cut one?
Did you cut one?
Did you really cut one?
Oi, say it. Did you cut one?
Is it bad if I did?
Being a beauty artist is my line of work.
Male customers also come in, and I can't decline them.
That's how work is.
But you promised me, that you wouldn't cut their hair.
Your male customers, or me? Who's more important?
Of course you are, Sousuke!
Why don't you understand!?
Of course you're more important.
Don't do it again!
Do you hear me?
Don't cut a guy's hair again.
Come in, it's open.
Good evening.
I'll be in your care.
What? What? What? What?
Buenas Noches! [Spanish greeting for Good Night]
Welcome to our Sharehouse.
We've been waiting for you.
Well, well, sit down. Today is your welcome party.
Thank you! I'm moved, somewhat.
No, no. Thank you! Thank you!
Other than thank you, I don't know what to say.
That's too many 'thank you's.
We're going to finish this whole bottle in one go.
Ah Ruka, where's Takeru's glass? Go.
Ahh, then here, use this.
My cup.
That's....
You're still holding onto that thing?
No way, that'll make us a pair.
That's right. After that, Ruka went to buy a new one, see?
Ah, it's true.
And the colour is different too.
Apart from the colour, nothing is different.
Are you serious? No way! This really sucks.
It's fine. This is what you call a link.
That's nice...
I'm sorta jealous.
Takigawa-san,
let's have pair cups as well.
Ehh? I couldn't hear you very well.
Cheeeeers!
Please treat me well.
Okay.
Indeed, indeed.
Please treat me well too.
Here is the key for the Sharehouse.
Let's eat!
Wait, hold on.
If you think about this carefully...
How come Takeru-kun get's a welcome party, but I didn't get one?
Ah, I've become sad thinking about it...
That's because you're going to be going 'home' soon, aren't you? To the home where your wife is.[note: Eri refers Ogurin's home to that of one's parent's]
You're already using that term...
I was wondering, could I stay here forever?
It's like, fun here.
It's the first time that I've been with people and had this kind excitement.
Time went by slowly when I lived by myself.
Since the beginning of my marriage, its been awkward,
so we didn't talk to each other.
I see.
It's good...
not being alone.
Isn't it alright, to be here forever.
I'm sure that just being here, you can look forward to doing fun and exciting things,
and if you're in a tough patch,
you can distract yourself from it.
So, it's okay to be here forever.
.. and, isn't it strange that I'm the one who's saying this?
It is!
Is it?
It is!
It is, isn't it?
Okay! Let's eat!
Today Ogurin made his specialty.
Really?
###Southern All Stars - Itoshi no Eri### If it gets filled up with words, love will end.
Eri, my love so sweet
Laugh more, baby
Innocently, on my mind
Reflect more, baby
Lovely, in your sight
[Aida Michiru]
Is that Oolong tea?
Yeah. Until my would gets better, alcohol is prohibited.
Did you see Michiru-chan? After that incident.
Yeah, I met with her.
I met with her but...
It's like, I couldn't do anything.
She seemed distant.
I felt she didn't want me to disturb her, because she's being loved.
It's like, if it's said in that manner, a helping hand won't come my way either.
But that's not true, is it.
That's not what "taking good care of you" is.
I've had enough.
I won't say anymore.
[Kishimoto Ruka]
Give it back.
What are you doing?
It's fine, it's just a phonecall.
That's not good.
What's not good is that you're worried, and all you're doing is waiting.
She told me to not call her so often.
Hello?
Ruka.
Did you just call me?
Yeah, sorry.
Takeru selfishly pushed the call button.
It's alright.
I also wanted to talk to you.
Is that so?
Ruka.
You know, I...
Michiru?
Well...
I want to see you.
Michiru.
Let's meet up, now.
Get on.
Eh?
Don't ask, just get on.
Today, Takeru moved in to the sharehouse.
Hmm.
And he borrowed this car from a friend, right?
Yep.
Where are we going?
Well, just leave it to us.
We've arrived.
Get out here.
This way, this way.
It's a great view, isn't it?
Yeah.
Takeru kept saying that he just had to take you here.
It's cold.
I'm going to go back to the car.
Ehh?
We finally came out all this way, and he can't take it cause it's cold.
As I expected, he's weak.
What happened afterwards?
Did you make up with your boyfriend?
Yeah.
No more fights?
Hmm?
Yeah.
Is that so?
Well that's good then.
Afterall,
no matter what angle you look at people, you just can't tell.
Even with happiness, everyone shows it differently.
Even me,
When I get on my bike, that's when I have my greatest happiness.
And then I got injured, it hurt, it was painful, but I endured it.
My father...
My dad understood that.
Even if I got into an accident with my bike, he wouldn't complain.
Without telling me to stop doing something, he'd watch over me.
That's love, don't you think?
I think it is.
Even you, Michiru,
putting aside your boyfriend,
even when things get tough, you're happy, right?
That's why you don't have any complaints.
Thank you, Ruka.
Ruka.
I...
have alot of bad points but...
from now and forever,
could we be friends?
Why are you saying this now?
Aren't you being silly?
Don't cry.
It's alright.
Sorry, Sousuke.
In my life,
I have two treasures.
Ruka and Sousuke.
I thought that I had to cherish the both of them,
but I didn't know, at that time...
Good Morning.
Good Morning. I'll pour you some coffee.
Thank you. Actually, why are you still playing bartender at home?
Eh?
Actually, it's so clean.
I wouldn't of even thought that there was a drink-up in this room.
I woke up early, so I cleaned it up.
- Good morning, Ogura-san. - Good morning.
Good morning, good morning.
But, just call me Ogurin.
It's coffee.
Eri, good morning.
- Good morning. - Good morning.
What a nice smell. Is it coffee or something in there?
You've come to good use, Takeru. Thank you.
Huh?
What's wrong?
You just came out from Eri's room?
Now that you mention it.
It hurts, that look from you both.
How come? What happened?
Honestly, I don't remember what happened.
After drinking last night, I was feeling good.
And at that time, with this guy next to me, for no reason at all, I wanted him.
There's no way that could have happened.
Differences in personalitites.
You're finishing it just like that?
By the way,
let's have pair cups too.
Let me think about that for a while.
So you have to think about that one.
It'll be good.
Well, let me think about it until the time I finish work.
I'll go buy it, and you can choose which one you want.
See you.
Michiru.
You'll keep your promise, won't you?
Yeah.
You don't want to take male customers?
What are you saying?
Aida-san, I wouldn't have expected something like this from you.
But since you said it, acting like a spoilt child, I've had enough.
You don't need to serve anymore customers.
Thank you for your hard work.
Aida-san.
Yes?
You don't need to practice anymore.
After you give the shelves a wipe down, you can go home.
One more time, let's play one more time.
I'll deal.
These are quite paired up already.
This time, I'll win.
Impossible, impossible, impossible, impossible.
A pair.
Sousuke...
What are you doing?
Ruka's face.
Why did you do this to Ruka's face?
That person is,
a woman who you shouldn't get too close to.
What are you saying?
I know.
In the middle of the night. you went and met with her,
even though I told you to never see her again.
Why? Why can't I meet with Ruka?
Are you saying that I'm not allowed to even meet with my friends?
I understand if they're ex-boyfriends, but she's my female friend.
That person isn't a female.
With male-like eyes... With male eyes, that person looks at you.
I don't understand what you're saying.
You're acting strange, Sousuke.
What's strange is that person.
She's a dangerous woman.
You're wrong!
I..
from a long time ago, already knew all about Ruka.
From a long time ago, that person has always been aiming for you.
Stop it!
Sousuke is...
to me...
You told me that I can't even meet up with my most important friend.
I am...
not your slave.
For your sake,
I've endured so much since coming here.
No matter what it was, I thought I could endure it.
But just this, I can't give up.
In regards to my Ruka...
Stop saying ill things about her!
It's a showdown between Ruka and Ogurin.
My... Ruka?
You said "My Ruka", didn't you.
Whooaaa.
I did it!
I lost again!
I have a flight from 8am tomorrow, this is bad.
And like an old maid, "Was it that interesting?"
It'll be fine. I'll help you put make-up on your eyes.
So if you fall asleep while standing, you won't get found out.
Are you for real?
Hey, can you do that for me too?
Sure.
I wonder who it is?
I'll answer it.
Okay. I'll deal then.
Ruka.
Help me...
Help me.
What happened!?
What? What happened?
Ruka,
At that time,
you had already decided in your heart, hadn't you.
That from here on,
no matter what happens,
you'd risk your life,
to protect Michiru.
This isn't love.
I wonder if he can change.
You can cry if you're here. It's okay to cry.
I have to take care of her.
Sousuke is all alone.
How lonely a person is, you can't tell just by looking.
I told you to stop, didn't I?
You attacked a guy?
Michiru is here, right?
Michiru!