Sousuke?!
Did you wait for me?
I will...
always be...
waiting for you.
Sousuke.
Good morning.
Are, where's the trash?
I just took it out.
- Good morning. - Good morning.
I'm going to the toilet.
- Morning! - Good morning.
Where's Michiru-chan?
Ruka?
I'm going to go to the hairdresser.
The hairdresser?
I'm indebted to the store manager,
and it's about time I stop lounging around.
I thought I should show my face once in a while.
I see.
So you're going now?
I'll be back soon, so don't worry.
Okay.
See you.
Was that Michiru-chan?
Yeah. She's dropping by at the hairdresser to say hi.
As I thought, you have a fever.
Take some medicine now, but make sure you go see the doctor later.
I'll make rice porridge and leave it in the pot for you to eat later.
I'm going to...
Don't go.
Don't go, Michiru.
Sousuke...
I have to leave.
You're leaving?
Stay here forever.
That's not possible.
I...
can't be with you anymore.
The same things will happen again.
I won't do it again.
Sousuke.
You have to be someone who is patient.
You always want to be with me,
so you'd do things like wait outside my workplace,
wait outside the apartment for me
and follow me around when I'm with my friends.
Be a person who doesn't do those things,
and then I will, someday,
return to your side.
Please.
Manager.
What? We're opening soon.
I apologise for all trouble I've caused when I wasn't here.
You're free to quit working here.
Could you hurry up and leave?
Excuse me, Manager.
What?
I...
... still want to work.
Please let me work here.
- Listen here... - I'll do anything!
I won't say anything to cause you trouble ever again.
What are you doing?
Be more careful!
Yes, I'm sorry. I'll be careful.
It'll be all for nothing if you get injured.
Yes.
I'm back.
Welcome home.
What are you doing?
I'm polishing everyone's tableware.
This is quite a stubborn tea stain.
Thanks a lot.
- Ruka, welcome home. - I'm back.
- Welcome home. - Thanks.
Where's Michiru?
She's not back yet.
Not since she went to greet people at the hairdresser.
I see...
Hey...
He wouldn't have taken her back home from the hairdresser...
- Stop it. - But...!
I'm back!
Welcome home.
I'm home.
That took a while.
Sorry.
Ruka,
I decided that I'm going to work there again.
What?
But if it's there...
He knows where it is, right?
Isn't it dangerous?
As long as I remain firm, it should be alright.
I won't be submissive to Sousuke.
But...
Is that going to be okay?
As long as Michiru-chan is thinking like that, isn't it alright?
Will you really be okay, Michiru?
Yeah.
Don't worry.
Okay.
Michiru-chan.
I'll pass this key to you.
That means that from today, you're a member of this sharehouse. Okay?
Okay!
- Please be kind to me. - I'm counting on your cooperation.
-Last Friends- ##Utada Hikaru - Prisoner of Love##
Translated by seri @ D-addicts
Timing provided by tianj @ D-addicts
Edited by Hahn @ D-addicts
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- Please let me know if it gets too hot. - Okay.
Be quick with the ninth customer. Hurry up with the lot.
Okay.
- I'll be right there. - I understand.
Hello?
I've got a small request. Is it okay?
Takeru-kun!
Good work.
Did you go out of your way to come pick me up?
An SP substitute? [Note: SP = Security Police]
Actually, there's a party tonight at Ruka's house in Mitaka. [Note: Mitaka is only a few suburbs away from the sharehouse]
And, Ruka asked me to bring you along.
A party?!
Good evening!
Michiru-chan! I haven't seen you in a long time!
Yes, it's been a while.
You've become pretty.
This way, this way. There's a delicious feast coming up.
Is it normal for the cook to call it a "delicious feast"?
- Good evening. - Good evening.
- Are you Takeru-kun? - Yes.
I see.
My, aren't you handsome!
Are you Michiru-chan's boyfriend?
Actually, I'm not.
Then that means that you're...
Stop it. It doesn't matter! Hurry up and sit!
Welcome.
Good evening!
Good evening.
Help yourself.
This is amazing.
Did you make all of this yourself?
Stuffed tomatoes,
Baked whitefish with herbs and Cassoulet.
They're French dishes she remembered from back when she attended Culture School.
She wanted to let everyone eat it, so it can't be helped.
I can guarantee that it tastes good, so help yourself.
Kishimoto-san must have a lot of skills in cooking, since he praised it!
I also invited Eri and Ogurin, but they're going on a movie date together.
Is that so?
I'm taking out the roast beef now, so wait a moment!
I'll help.
You can ask me to do anything.
Can you take this Cassoulet over?
Sure.
Michiru-chan is really very thoughtful and so ladylike.
I'd like to boil your nail clippings and let Ruka drink the broth! [Note: Japanese proverb for learning everything possible from another person.]
I'll help too!
It smells good!
Did you use rosemary?
You noticed?!
Is cooking your forte?
While I was working a part-time job, I studied it a little.
- Boys these days are different. - Not at all.
Ruka! You should learn a little from him.
Oh, whatever. Let's start eating!
Fix that rude speech of yours!
It'll be worrisome when you become a bride.
I'm not going to become a bride.
Excuse me. In front of the people you brought along,
is it alright to speak so bluntly?
- Right? - It's alright.
Shall we start?
Let's eat!
Eat a lot!
It's okay, I'll do it.
Thanks.
Do you think you can do it?
Yeah, I'm going.
I have to...
I brought the divorce papers,
and my signature seal as well.
I've got to have a proper talk with my wife.
As soon as possible.
Okay.
Well, good luck!
Okay.
Shougo-kun.
Hey, are you my sister's boyfriend?
Eh? No.
It's the first time that my sister has brought a guy home.
For this household, it's a big thing!
I see.
My sister is a bit of an eccentric person, you'll be able to tell if you see her more often.
Yeah, alright.
It's been such a long time, it was really enjoyable.
In the past, I'd often come and get treated dinner.
In Ruka's room, we'd be cramming for exams until late at night.
It's already so late now, so why don't you stay for the night? What do you think?
Sure.
That's a good idea.
But... wouldn't it be troublesome?
No, not at all.
Takeru, you can stay over too.
Me?
Nah, I'll be going home.
[Ogurin]
Yes?
Sorry.
It looks like we're not going to finish talking any time soon.
I'm going to stay the night here, so you should go home.
I'm really sorry. See you.
I'm back.
Welcome back~!
Huh?
Let's drink together! Let's drink~!
It's alright cause I don't have work tomorrow!
Where's Ogurin?
He's staying over at his wife's place tonight.
I see.
Will he come back here? I totally don't know.
- It's that serious? - Yes.
Oh well, even from before, he still had a lot of feelings for her.
You spilt some.
You've had quite a bit to drink.
Yeah...
Hey, Takeru.
Yes?
Am I a good woman?
Hmm?
I'm a pretty good woman.
I'm beautiful, have a good personality. I don't nag and people often say that I'm quite direct! [Note: She literally said "like fresh-split bamboo", which refers to having a frank nature]
You are pretty.
And also,
very kind.
Hold on, let me wipe here.
The one who's kind is you.
Where's Michiru-chan and Ruka?
They're staying over at Ruka's place.
No one is coming home tonight then.
Takeru!
What's going to happen?
I'm sorry.
It's not that you're bad...
I'm also sorry.
I see. So you are...
...that afterall.
I thought you might have been but...
I see.
Then, we'll do that. It's fine being friends!
Okay?
Shall we drink?
Let's drink, let's drink!
Sorry I took your bed.
Don't worry, it's unexpectedly comfortable here too.
This brings back memories.
This room of yours.
It hasn't changed at all.
Your dad and your mum haven't changed either.
It's a good family.
I also wanted this kind of family.
I wanted to leave home early,
and become happy.
It's not possible with that guy.
It might be difficult,
but I'll tell you for your sake.
That guy, Sousuke...
He's not a man who can make you happy.
- How about Takeru? - Eh?!
Someone like Takeru. That person would be able to make you happy.
It would be good if you liked that type of guy.
What about you, Ruka?
Do you have anyone that you like?
Eh?
Thinking back,
I didn't hear any stories about the person you liked since Junior High.
It was always me, discussing about who I liked.
Was it like that?
Yeah.
So, is there someone you like?
There is.
From a long time ago, I've always been thinking of that person.
"A long time ago"? How long ago was that?
For many years.
Does that person know your feelings?
That person hasn't noticed.
Have you told that person?
I haven't.
I can't tell.
Why can't you tell?
You won't get scolded for telling something like that. Afterall...
I can't tell because I can't!
Just leave it. It doesn't matter anyway.
I wanted you to be happy.
I wanted the happy Michiru from the past to return.
That's why I took you here.
I see.
Sorry Ruka.
For making you worry.
From when was it,
that people's thoughts became so complex.
Living with small secrets bottled up inside,
and carrying their troubles around with them.
Ruka.
I wonder when...
...we will be happy.
Michiru.
There is nothing else...
...that I can do for you.
You can only wait for you to save yourself...
Excuse me.
It's about time that you can go for a break.
Okay.
Excuse me.
Yes. Child Welfare Division.
Ummm...
Is Oikawa Sousuke-san...
Oikawa, was it?
Please wait a moment.
You don't have to connect me.
I just wanted to know if he is currently in or not.
I'm sorry. Oikawa caught a cold and has been absent for this past week.
I see.
Sousuke?
Michiru...
Sorry. I thought it was a door-to-door salesman, or something.
Are you alright?
You don't look too good.
Let me see.
Your fever seems to have subsided.
But you've become thin.
Because you're not here, I haven't had an appetite.
That's not good. You have to eat properly.
I'll make some rice porridge now.
Here, eat.
If you'll only be here when I'm sick,
then I want to be sick forever.
I'm not staying here for long.
Once you finish eating, I'm going.
I won't let you go.
Sousuke, stop it.
If you do this now, it'll be completely over.
You understand?
Sousuke...
I'm sorry.
I'm going now.
Why has it become like this...
The person who made you like this is detestable.
I can't simply let her off, that Ruka.
I told you not to say those kind of things!
I don't to be with a person who can't keep their promises.
That's my line!
The one who can't keep promises is you!
Stop it...
Stop it.
Sousuke.
Stop it.
Eat it while it's hot!
I'll eat it even if you don't tell me to!
Let's eat!
- He did it! - I wonder how it is...
It's delicious! It has an authentic Spanish taste to it.
You're great, Takeru.
As I thought, every house needs one of this kind of guys.
Yes, yes!
It's delicious.
Michiru-chan is late.
You're right.
But with delicious things, the people who are early will be the winners.
That's not what I mean.
I'm back!
Welcome home!
The last customer had a lot of requests, which is why I'm late.
Sorry.
Hurry up and eat. The paella will get cold.
It looks delicious!
Did you make this?
Yep.
I'll go get some plates.
Ah, wait.
It's okay, I'll get it.
Don't worry about it.
But you're eating too, right?
Sorry to trouble you.
Here you go.
Hey, Ogurin still hasn't come back yet?
Nope, it's more like, he won't come back anymore though.
He and his wife have probably made up already.
What an irresponsible guy.
And he relied on Eri so much too.
It's alright! From the start, I intended it to have a time limit anyway.
What's with that.
Excuse me.
Hello? Aida speaking.
Yes.
Okay, I understand.
I will come in 30 minutes earlier tomorrow.
Yes.
Excuse me.
Hairdresser people?
Yeah, someone booked an early time slot, so I'll have to go to work a bit earlier tomorrow.
Are you still using that mobile phone, Michiru?
Yeah.
You should throw that phone away.
Whenever it rings, it startles me.
It's like you're letting him find you.
Okay.
I'll throw it away.
Hold on!
It's alright,
you don't have to get rid of it.
I don't want it this way.
Even if I do this, it's not as if what he's doing to you will change.
Ruka...
I'm going for a run.
Ruka.
You know, don't you?
That I lied to Ruka.
I had the feeling that you'd understand.
Did you meet with him?
Yeah.
Ruka said to me, "Even if you're with him, you won't become happy".
I think she's right.
I'm slowly getting it.
But...
I'm still attracted to him.
Even though I want to stop liking Sousuke...
I can't.
It can't be helped.
Whether you're waiting for him to change...
Or while you're not waiting and your heart grows distant...
The one who decides...
is not someone else.
Only you can decide.
You're kind, Takeru-kun.
Hmm?
It would be good if I liked someone like you,
I was told by Ruka.
- By Ruka? - Yeah.
Ruka also...
has someone that she likes.
She told me that for many years now,
she liked someone and couldn't tell that person how she feels,
but she still thinks about that person.
I see.
Life isn't simple.
When we're in a hurry to find happiness...
It won't work out well.
Is it your first time at counselling?
Yes.
Even if it's called "Gender Identity" outside,
the symptoms are different for everyone.
Coming to a conclusion of your symptoms after reading a book,
you may be told otherwise after coming here.
Let's not jump to conclusions too quickly,
and think carefully about this.
Yes.
What symptoms of Gender Identity Disorder do you think you have?
I don't like my body.
In what way?
From when I was a kid,
I didn't like to wear girly clothes, but I didn't have a choice.
In kindergarten, I disliked wearing skirts so I wore pants.
Has that continued on until now?
Yes, it has.
I dislike looking at my own chest.
While I take a shower, I look away.
Do you have a consultation partner, or someone that you like?
What about males?
I feel that my friends are just friends.
I don't have any special loving emotions towards them.
What is painful for you?
The fact that even though they're so close to me,
I can't show them the real me.
The person that I love, and my family...
I've been living with them while telling a lie.
That is painful.
The feeling is unbearable sometimes.
You had something you wanted to talk about?
No... nothing in particular.
I just wanted to see your face.
But... we can see each other anytime, right?
After all, we live at the same place.
Just the two of us is better.
I wonder why...
I feel at ease when I'm with you.
I feel as if I can be myself.
May has fine weather!
They say that UV rays are bad for us but,
just looking at this sky makes me want to go sunbathing.
Ruka.
Yeah?
I heard that you have someone that you like.
I heard it from Michiru-chan.
Ah, that.
It's fine as a one-sided love though.
I see.
Instead of that, I'm focusing on the race now.
The next race is the 5th race and I need to win it
in order to qualify into the Japan Championships.
I want to become stronger.
Become a stronger person, so that I won't lose against anyone...
Someday, I want to stand as a dignified person in front of the person I love.
Ruka...
I like your smile.
No matter who you like,
I will... support you.
Your smile.
Kishimoto.
Yes?
Today, race with the determination to break 48 seconds.
If you break 48 seconds,
I'll look at you not as a woman, but as a racer.
And then, we'll go for a drink!
As racer buddies! Okay?
Okay!
Sis! Give it your all!
Try your hardest!
Ruka!
[Oikawa Sousuke]
Yes?
Michiru.
Where are you now?
At the motocross stadium.
I want to see you.
I want you to come now.
Sousuke...
I'm not feeling well.
Sorry, I can't go.
Ruka is in the middle of her important race now.
You've chosen Ruka instead of me.
It's not like that!
I'm not going to...
listen to your selfish requests anymore.
You'll regret it,
if you don't come now.
I'll come later. Sorry.
What's wrong?
Nothing at all.
Ruka!!!
She did it!
Alright! Kishimoto!!
It was great!
Alright!
A toast, to the winner, Kishimoto!
Cheers!
Ruka, here! Have this.
I don't need it.
Why, why?!
Eh, wait!
- Cheers. - Cheers.
- Congratulations Ruka! - Thanks!
It was great, congratulations.
Thanks.
But I'm still not very good.
Even though you have this you're still not good enough?
There's still the 5th race left. I want to get all the points possible
and take part in the Japan Championships.
And then, someday take part in the American tournament too.
You can do it!
And then after that, there are other things I want to do.
I see.
I'll talk to you about it someday.
How come you won't talk to me about it?
I will. Don't worry, I will.
Let's eat.
Kishimoto's jump was great!
Not at all.
What are you saying?
Ruka was cool.
I wanted to see it too.
It was an All-Japan Class record! Isn't it great!?
But, it's like she's become a person in the distance now.
What are you saying? It's nothing like that!
Isn't that right, Takeru?
Yeah.
Excuse me for a moment.
Hello?
Michiru?
I'm sorry about before.
I'm coming now, just wait.
You don't have to come anymore.
How come?
I've...
decided to die.
Eh?
I'm going to kill myself now.
Goodbye.
Michiru!
Where are you going Michiru?
Are you going to his place?
I'm not.
I'm just heading home a little bit earlier.
Don't lie!
I knew about it. You lied, and went to meet him.
But I kept quiet.
I was wondering when you would notice.
Be strong, Michiru.
You can be stronger.
Why are you giving in?
I'm...
a weakling.
You're different.
You are...
strong...
cool...
loved by your family...
You have talent.
With that,
you shine.
But me,
because I'm a weakling,
I understand Sousuke's weaknesses.
At this moment...
I want to be by his side.
I'm sorry.
Don't touch me!
Don't touch me.
Goodbye.
Sousuke.
He's at fault.
You've been hurting so much, he's at fault.
Do you remember how it started? [Inside a female's body is a male heart] [A monster]
Give me a hug. People's shoulders are warm...
Who is this?
Let's run away from here.
Sometimes I don't understand Ruka.
You are mine.