I've...
decided to die.
Goodbye.
Why are you giving up?
I'm...
weak.
Because I'm a weakling, I understand Sousuke's weaknesses.
At this moment, I want to be by his side.
Don't touch me!
Don't touch me.
She can't be helped anymore.
People who want to leave, should just leave at once.
Let's go drink.
But is it alright to let her? Isn't it dangerous?
We can't do anything about it since she made the choice to go.
Sousuke!
Sousuke...
Sousuke?
Welcome home.
Take out your phone.
Your phone.
I'll buy you a new one later.
Michiru.
You...
belong to me.
Let's live, just the two of us.
I won't let anyone get in our way.
Let's go to another place!
We're nearly home.
Then let's drink at home!
You're a bartender. Take out the alcohol!
I get it, alright.
Ruka, you're usually quite sharp, but every now and again when you drink, you become like this.
Like a child?
Yes, exactly.
One day, in the forest~ [Note: Nursery rhyme called Kuma-san no mori]
Why are the lights switched on?
You're right.
Look, here as well.
Ogurin!
Hi... welcome back.
- Here, drink some water. - Thanks.
So what are you going to do?
Yeah...
It'd be a big help if I could stay here for a while again.
Did you break up with your wife?
About that... erm...
not yet.
Actually... I had a talk with my wife.
As a trial... we've decided to live seperately for a while.
You're deceitful.
When you're lonely, you rely on Eri.
And when your wife tells you to come back, you'll go back home wagging your tail.
You have no resolution and you want to live here?!
Think about Eri's feelings!
Ruka! Ruka, that's enough.
Even me... before...
Understand my feelings too...
I don't know how it'll turn out...
Isn't it alright?
I'm okay with it, it doesn't bother me.
If you really want to, then stay.
Eri?
Can I?
Yeah. We don't know what's going to happen in the future, right?
And it's common sense in human relationships.
At first, Ogurin grew on me.
So, it's fine like this.
Well, rather than both of us not being here, I'd be happier if it continued like before.
Thank you.
It's okay, right?
If you don't have a problem with it, then I'm fine with it too.
Thank you!
I'm more worried about Michiru-chan than this though.
You're right.
Is it really alright to leave her like this?
It's fine.
She's fine.
-Last Friends- ##Utada Hikaru - Prisoner of Love##
Translated by seri @ D-addicts
Timing provided by tianj @ D-addicts
Edited by Hahn @ D-addicts
We thank Ujf for the RAW!
This is a free fansub!
Michiru.
If we didn't reunite that day,
I would most likely be living a life without you.
I wouldn't have suffered knowing your love life and troubles.
If I could go back in time,
just like it was back then, I would have been better off thinking I'd be alone forever.
It's simple.
Because, that's how I was living my life before.
Ready, go!
- One pair! - Pig, pig, pig.
- No! Coffee please. - Hurry up with it.
Okay.
- Then deal it out. - Okay.
Do it properly.
Okay. three, four... [Note: Eri is counting in Mandarin]
- One, two, three. - Stop it. You're confusing me.
- You don't know what's five, do you?! - Spot on.
It's a good hand! I definitely won't lose!
One, two, three, four!
Hey, talk properly. You sound like you've gone mad.
It's my strategy. This way, you won't be able to read my face.
- What's with that? - Thanks.
Thank you. [Note: Spoken in Mandarin]
Thank you.
By the way...
I wonder how Michiru-chan is?
She hasn't contacted us, has she? Have you tried calling her cellphone, Ruka?
Nope.
I've tried.
And?
It didn't connect.
The number isn't in use anymore.
Eri, I can see your cards.
Let's get started already.
Even if we think about this, there's nothing we can do.
Ruka.
I wonder why...
I can always understand your feelings.
Takeru.
Yes?
Excuse me, is Aida-san in?
Aida has resigned.
She took days off without warning, and left early. It was troublesome for us too.
It's a great relief now that she has quit.
I see.
Michiru-chan?
Welcome.
It's alright.
He's at work, so he won't come here.
I made sure of it just now.
You quit the hairdresser's, didn't you?
What about your cellphone?
You changed it... because he told you to?
What are you doing everyday?
Cooking...
washing the clothes and ironing...
watching TV.
Every two hours, he'll call home.
- I have to go home now. - Hold on.
What happened to your eye?
Sit down.
Sorry for this.
Why did he do that?
I took my time shopping for dinner,
and he got home before I did.
It was my fault. I was careless.
When you chose to go back to him,
I thought it was okay.
But this way of life is indecent.
You have to get away from there as soon as possible.
But...
I think that this is for the best.
This is the best way,
to avoid troubling anyone.
That's not true.
That's definitely not true!
Hello?
Where are you now?
Why aren't you at home? I called the house phone.
It's taking longer to throw out the rubbish.
Hurry up and go back home.
Also, you don't have to go shopping for dinner. I'll buy something on the way home.
I understand.
Michiru-chan.
Let's run away now.
You've already endured so much.
He won't change. You understand that, right?
But...
Even if he gets hurt when you're not there,
he's the one at fault.
This torment that you've been through, he's to blame.
It's not your fault.
Let's go back to the sharehouse.
Everyone's worried.
Ruka as well...
is waiting.
- What's wrong? - Just run!
Michiru-chan.
Hurry!
Please just hurry up and drive!
Michiru! Michiru!
Hurry! Hurry up and drive!
Michiru!
Michiru! Michiru!
Today is our day off, so you can stay the night here.
There's also a blanket. So if it's for one night, I think we'll be able to manage.
Thank you.
It'd be too risky to go straight back to the sharehouse.
It'll be okay.
There's surely some way to protect you.
Let's go to the hospital tomorrow.
If we can get a medical report from the doctor, we can use it as a proof that you were being abused.
It'll be a valid reason to keep him away from you.
Takeru-kun.
Yes?
About this...
don't tell Ruka.
I don't want her to worry.
Okay.
Have you ever spoken to your family about this?
My father...
wishes for me to get married normally as a girl and become happy.
I understand that even without him saying so.
If I were to tell him the truth, I think he'd be hurt.
Most likely.
But you're building up anguish inside as well, aren't you?
If you could open up your heart to someone, even if it's just one person.
It doesn't have to be a family member, a close friend is good too.
If you could reveal your true self,
and they can still accept you without shock,
it might be good to talk to them about it.
Yes? Hello?
Hello?
May I ask who's calling?
Mama.
Nee-chan...
Welcome home.
I'm back.
I'll make some coffee.
Takeru.
Yes?
Actually, I'll pass. Sorry.
Where's Michiru?
She's not here.
Where did you hide her?
You used violence on her.
You guarded her every move and confined her at home.
Those acts violate the law.
From now on, if you ever come near her,
or coerce her into doing something,
I'll report it to the police.
I'll even inform your workplace.
I won't hand her over at any cost.
Please leave.
Takeru-kun.
Yes?
I'll help out too.
You seem considerably better now.
Also, your bruise isn't noticable anymore.
Really?
Yeah.
Shall we go back to the sharehouse?
Are you sure?
I'm sure everyone will be delighted.
I'm back.
Welcome home.
Actually...
could everyone look this way?
I'm not the only person who came home.
Michiru-chan.
Michiru-chan!
You came back?!
I asked for her address at the hairdresser and went to check it out.
And it was as if she was under surveillance all day long,
and wasn't allowed out of the house.
It was terrible.
I couldn't just watch and do nothing.
This is a quite a push but I brought her here.
That's no push at all!
It was the right thing to do. Good work, Takeru.
Yes...
But, it might be dangerous here.
Since he knows of this place,
he might come back like last time and take Michiru-chan away.
Then at that time, we'll all protect Michiru-chan together.
You're right.
If Michiru-chan were alone, she'd feel helpless.
If he comes, we'll keep him away together.
That's right.
It'll work out!
Ruka...
Ruka,
is that alright?
Yeah, it's fine.
Thank you.
Everyone,
I'll be in your care again.
There's no need for formalities.
Yeah.
We got to this stage, so let's celebrate this reunion with some wine.
Good idea! The other day I bought one from the department store.
Yeah, let's drink.
Michiru-chan, sit down.
I'm going to sleep.
What?
I've got to start early tomorrow.
I'm going to bed.
Good morning.
- Good morning Ruka. - Good morning.
Do you have work today?
I'm going to the gym to train today.
I'll pass on breakfast.
How about a cup of coffee?
I'm heading off!
I'm going too. Thanks for the food.
Eh?
Ruka!
I'm going ahead.
Hold on. Wait, wait.
Let's talk on the way to the station.
Come on, get off.
Okay.
Hey,
why are you angry?
I'm not angry.
Is it because of her indecisiveness?
About her getting back together and breaking up with that guy?
Like I said, I'm not.
I understand her, though.
Humans aren't just white or black.
Even worthless men can have their cute side.
Eri,
did you let Ogurin stay in your room again?
Only sometimes.
I don't understand that.
How can you be so relaxed about things?
You forgive him even though you don't know when he'll be gone.
The one who'll be having a hard time later on is you.
Aren't you scared of that?
I'm not that weak.
I'm not expecting that much from Ogurin either.
Ah, I see.
So that's why!
That's why you haven't forgiven Michiru-chan.
What?
You really love Michiru-chan.
[Aida Michiru]
Did your mother go out again?
Do you want some bread?
Does it taste good?
Hello?
I'm next to Shinrin Park at the moment.
My bicycle suddenly broke.
Could you come with tools?
Why?
Why should I go all the way there?
I can't carry my bicycle to the repair shop, its too far.
If you come, I'll treat you to something delicious.
I got a bad feeling about this.
Ruka! Over here!
What's this?
The brake here, it's sort of squeaky. It'd be good if you could oil it up a bit.
Sorry to make you come all this way.
What are both of you doing out here?
And what's with this bicycle?!
We're cycling.
And it's a good weather too.
I'm done checking it.
Ahh, also...
This tyre doesn't feel like it runs smoothly.
Could you get on it and test it out?
It's moving normally.
You're right.
Well then, let's go!
- Wait... what are you doing!? - Michiru-chan, pedal! Go!
What's with this?!
Wait!
What's with this?!
Hold on.
Contestant Kishimoto is being passed.
What?
The gap is steadily increasing!
Damn it! Like I'm going to lose to you!
I won't be left behind!
I won't be!
I won't be left behind!
Wait! Takeru!
It's dangerous!
What's this delicious thing? A sandwich?
It's delicious, isn't it?
Under the blue sky,
it's the best!
I find it delicious.
This brings back memories.
We used to sneak out of school and come to the park to eat lunch.
Yeah, we did.
But I hated school.
The uniform, too.
Everything!
You always wore jerseys, didn't you?
As if I'd wear something like a skirt!
Ruka.
I'm sorry.
Why are you apologising?
Every time you see me,
you get irritated, right?
With my indecisiveness and staggering around.
That's not true.
It's not like that.
Michiru.
Did you know?
The reason I turn my eyes away from you,
is because I want to continue looking at you forever.
The reason I can't be that gentle with you,
is because I'm scared of losing you.
It would be good if these quiet days would last forever.
If possible, forever.
By the way, honestly, how are things?
Are you going to break up with him?
When I was with Sousuke,
I felt that I was losing myself.
Sousuke's feelings had priority above mine.
By doing that...
what I was feeling,
what I like, what I dislike,
and what I truly want to do,
I didn't know the answer to them.
With that,
I got used to the things he did.
However,
there was one thing I couldn't put up with till the end.
What was it?
He...
spoke badly of Ruka.
What did he say?
"That person,
isn't a woman.".
Ah, well...
Actually, it can't be helped that it was said.
Oi! Who's side are you on?
See you!
Wait, hold on!
Sorry.
Are you okay?
[Kishimoto]
Oh my.
Welcome!
Here.
For Mothers Day. Thank you for everything.
Why, thank you.
Shougo, you're not going out to play with your friends today?
I don't feel like it. I'm going to play games at home.
You came.
Yeah.
Well, make yourself at home.
Dear,
do you have a moment?
What's going on?
There was a strange piece of paper in our mailbox.
Paper?
They tried to hide it from me,
but I saw it.
One of the sheets fell under the mailbox.
Want to see?
Yeah.
'Your daughter, Kishimoto Ruka,
inside her female body, there is a heart of a man. She is a monster.
She looks intimately at women with disgusting male-like eyes...
and has a perverted mind. If you think this is a lie, check with her.'
'inside her female body, there is a heart of a man.'
'perverted mind'
'a monster'
There are strange people in this world.
I guess, with victory comes resentment.
Yeah.
Father, go ask Ruka about it.
Dad...
Yes?
Do you have a moment?
Sure.
Did you recieve a strange letter?
Shougo showed it to me.
Shougo, you...
Ruka.
Did you get such things written to you?
Yeah. Probably someone's bitter because a female broke a record and won a race.
Jealousy towards a female racer is dreadful.
So that's why.
Did you take this seriously?
Just because I'm boyish.
Not at all.
Don't I always tell you?
That the way your speak is too rough.
You'll get resented by people for that sort of thing.
Okay, okay, I understand.
Welcome back.
I'm home.
I'll make some coffee.
Do you want to watch a DVD with me?
I rented it from that store out front of the station. I also signed up for membership.
Sorry.
I'm tired today.
I see...
Good night.
I'm home.
Michiru-chan?
Sorry.
I'll make tea.
Or do you want coffee?
What's wrong?
I don't know.
I'm not sure myself.
Just that for some reason,
I'm feeling lonely.
Wouldn't it be better...
if I wasn't here?
Why?
I get the feeling
that Ruka hasn't forgiven me yet.
That's not true.
If you were to leave from here,
Ruka would be sad.
She'd be devastated.
Takeru-kun,
you really understand Ruka.
I...
can't understand her sometimes.
Sometimes...
I feel that there's a barrier.
A barrier?
Ruka has been my friend for a long time now,
and she cherishes me.
But...
Somewhere in Ruka's heart,
there's a barrier.
And I can't...
get through that barrier.
I'm sorry.
I don't really know.
Sorry.
Goodnight.
You heard all that?
I'm going for a walk.
Takeru.
What Michiru said is true.
I...
have put up a barrier in my heart,
which won't let people get through it.
As to why...
After knowing the real me,
I'm scared of being hated.
Up until now,
I've been hiding it from everyone.
A secret that I never told anyone.
But...
I want you to hear it.
Will you listen to it?
I'm sorry.
Before that, just one thing...
I also have something to say to you.
Is it alright?
What is it?
When I look at you I think,
that you're similiar to me.
Me too...
when I was a kid,
I had a secret.
I couldn't tell anyone, I was troubled by it.
But that's not what I want to talk about right now.
Something more important.
Ruka.
I...
like you.
I like you.
I'm thinking about breaking up with Sousuke.
I want to break up.
The person that Ruka's always liked...
I loved you,
and then I hated you.
To some people,
there are things that can't be said even if they die.
You only belong here.
I want to become one with you.
I won't ever abandon you.