[TV: Next, there is nothing indispensable for the production of human beings. The ground...]
[TV: The Giants....]
What are you doing?
I was just wondering whether Ruka's match was on.
It's not! If you looked at the TV program you'd know.
Even though there's 45 channels, none of them show it.
So you're saying... In other words, the owner of this television is at fault?
I didn't say that.
Actually, aren't you in a bad mood lately?
Stop it.
It's like you've been married for a long time and having husband and wife quarrel.
Something doesn't feel quite right.
I wonder if it's because Ruka isn't here.
Hello, Ruka?
Really? That's good to hear! Congratulations!
She won!
Alright!
I knew she would, since it's Ruka-chan!
Let's open the champagne, Takeru!
- Champagne's good! - It's in the fridge.
Evereyone's here. Eri, and Ogurin...
Takeru-kun as well.
Should I pass it on?
Nah, it's okay.
It's awkward talking one by one.
I'm going back to Tokyo tomorrow.
I'll go to the Sharehouse.
Really?
Yeah.
Ruka.
Hmm?
Congratulations.
Thanks.
Well then, give my regards to everyone.
Hold on!
She hung up!?
Sorry.
It'd make Ruka feel awkward.
We wanted to open the champagne through the phone.
Sorry. But she said she'll be coming over tomorrow.
Before going on tour, she said she'd come back.
Really?
I know!
For the time being, let's open the champagne.
As a pre-celebration.
Okay, okay then.
Ruka.
- Congratulations! - Congratulations!!!
What a waste!
It's not, It's not.
What do you mean it's not! You wasted.
Ready, and...
Cheers~!
I love you Ruka!
Whether as a human, or as a woman, don't ask which.
But I...
I want to support you.
I don't want to lose you!
We'll be able to see Ruka tomorrow.
Yeah.
After moving out,
she's been continuously busy with things like camp and the touring trip. So there hasn't been many chances to see her.
Hey...
What is there between Ruka and you?
It's not Hayashida-san.
Me and Ruka are just friends.
Friends?
Never-changing friends until we die.
That's how she wants it to be.
It's open.
Ready, and...
"Zippa dee doo da, zippa dee day, yay! My oh my what a wonderful day.
Welcome home Ruka, Ruka! Everyone was waiting for you"
Congratulations Ruka!
- Welcome back! - Welcome back!
[Congratulations on your victory, Ruka]
You won! You won!!! [Congratulations on your victory, Ruka]
Congratulations.
Can you please tell us your feelings at the moment.
Are you guys idiots?
That's good, that cold reaction.
That's Ruka.
- That's right, I forgot about the crackers. - It's enough already.
Ready, and...
Welcome back Ruka.
"We are having turkey tonight. It should be just about baked, hey"
Ow, ow, ow.
You can hear it right? Shhh!
Moreover, it's not done yet.
I'm sorry.
Idiot!
What should I do?
It's alright, it's alright.
The guest of honour doesn't need to do anything.
Just wait a bit longer. It's hot in here, so go relax in the garden.
Ruka.
Congratulations.
Thanks.
I'm glad it went well.
It's thanks to you.
Me?
Thanks to you, I had the confidence.
In this world,
I never thought that having even one person understand me,
could be so encouraging.
How do you put it...
It was like always having a cloud above my head, with a bit of light coming through.
It was that kind of feeling.
It'll only get brighter from now on.
You think so?
Yeah.
Ruka,
come back to the Sharehouse.
If you're not around, I can't get into the swing of things.
It's not just me,
it's the same for everyone.
The roast turkey is done!
Call Ruka-chan in.
Wait a sec... Is it really ready?
- It is, look. - I wonder if it's okay...
- I'll go call her. - Thanks.
Ruka.
Seeing that smile on your face,
it was the first time...
Even if I searched forever,
I felt that I wouldn't be able
to obtain that happiness that you were in.
-Last Friends- ##Utada Hikaru - Prisoner of Love##
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I'm terribly sorry for coming by so early.
It's okay.
Does a Mizushima Takeru reside here?
Yes.
I'm Takeru's older sister, Shirahata.
You're his older sister?
Come in.
Actually, there's a memorial service for our grandfather at home today.
I thought that Takeru would naturally come.
I couldn't get in contact with him,
and there are people at home who are worried about him.
I see.
Is he in there?
Yes.
But now is a bit...
Should I wake him up?
No.
This is some home-made banana bread.
When he wakes up, please give it to him.
Good morning.
Takeru-kun.
What is this?
Your older sister just stopped by.
She's on her way to your grandfather's memorial service.
She said that was banana bread.
How did she know?
What?
Don't tell anyone about my sister coming.
But...
Don't tell.
Okay...
My head hurts.
What time is it now?
This isn't good.
I have to catch the 10:30 train.
You still have time, so it'll be fine.
Do you want some coffee?
I want some too.
There's none.
By the way, where's Takeru?
Earlier, he left for work.
Then, I think I'll head out too.
You're going already?
Yeah.
I want to visit my family too.
Come over again.
Okay.
I'm back.
Welcome home.
Can I help?
But, it's all girls clothing.
I see.
Sorry.
Then... If it's alright, there are these bed sheets and pillow cases.
Sure.
Michiru-chan, can a talk to you for a moment?
Sure.
It seems I have to hand these contract renewal documents to the landlord.
And also, in your situation, you don't have a steady job at present.
So you'll need to ask someone to be your guarantor.
Guarantor?
In your case, that would be your mother.
I haven't met with her, after all this time.
Maybe because I'm not living with a guy like I told her.
After moving out, this and that happened.
So it's a bit...
I see... What should we do...
Shall we go together?
With Takeru-kun?
Yeah.
I'll explain to her about this Sharehouse.
If I do that, it should be easier for her to sign.
- You're right! Could you do that? - Sure.
Could I ask that of you?
- Yeah. - Thank you!
It's like this, 5 males and females live together, in seperate rooms.
We also split the rent 5-ways.
So the males and females are all mixed up?
Yes, that's right.
But each person get's their own room, so please don't worry.
A moment.
What?
Who's that person?
He's not that honest person is he?
Is he from your night job?
You're wrong! Takeru-kun is...
Isn't he financing you?
It isn't like that!
The Oikawa-san that I met before,
even his clothing, was all neat and proper.
Even with work, he's employed as a government worker, it must be tough.
Why can't you have a long-lasting relationship with that person?
Mum...
When did you meet with Sousuke?
Your mother was worried!
Even I've gone through hardships with men.
A man with a face that pretty is...
Umm...
Excuse me.
I have a request.
What is it?
Even if that person called Oikawa-san visits,
and comes in,
don't tell him about Michiru-san.
What a selfish request.
And besides, I have an obligation to that person.
What kind of obligation?
- Don't tell me you borrowed money!? - When I was in a bit of trouble, only a little bit.
Could you please stop doing things like that?
What?
He...
abused Michiru-san at home.
When she did something not to his liking,
he'd hit her and kick her!.
Those kind of things...
If it's a guy... anyone would do a bit of that.
Nobody should.
Doing something like that casually,
is something that shouldn't be forgiven.
As a mother, protect Michiru-san from these kinds of things!
Please do me this favour!
[207 Oikawa Sousuke Doctor in charge: Dr. Mikami]
- Excuse me.. - Yes?
The person who was hospitalised here, Oikawa Sousuke-san, has he been discharged?
You're from the other day...
Yes, thank you.
Actually, Oikawa-san suddenly went missing.
He wasn't in any condition to be discharged yet.
I see.
Sorry.
It's okay.
Sorry.
I'm truly sorry.
So that's what's popular these days.
So guys and girls living together and mingling, is how they're living?
That's how it seems.
There was that in my time too. What was it called then...
Flower Children!
And it's like that.
You might say that history is repeating, but it's true!
What was popular back then, looking back on it all now, it was good.
The designs and clothing were good,
and the music too.
Rolling Stones!
Bob Dylan!
Although, I also like Mick (Jagger).
I like John. John Lennon, I love him!
Oh my, how eanest!
What, oh, you're not earnest!
It's just this head!
Give it to me.
What Ruka said was true.
What is?
Takeru is a guy who can make people happy.
It would have been good if I had met you a lot earlier.
Even before I met Sousuke.
And then, I'm sure I would have liked you a lot, lot more.
Someone like me is no good.
How come? You're not the slightest bit.
I'm a faulty person.
Faulty?
To tell you the truth, my heart is smaller than a normal person's.
About the size of a mouse's.
Around this big...
I'm kidding.
Well, half of it is true though.
What... I was shocked...
It's raining.
Umbrella.
You have one?
Yeah. Today's weather forecast said it would rain.
As expected of Takeru-kun.
Not at all. Here.
Thank you.
Michiru-chan?
I'm a bit...
Takeru-kun. Go home first.
We're nearly home though.
Yeah.
There's something that I want to buy.
See you.
What?
Michiru.
It's been a while.
When are you coming home?
Home?
Because I'm in this state,
it'd be a big help if you helped me with things like cleaning and cooking.
Of course, I'll also help out where I can.
Sousuke.
I broke up with you already.
Did you read my letter?
You probably didn't read it.
I was wondering why you didn't come. Since that was the case, it can't be helped.
Michiru!
Let's go home together.
Michiru.
Sousuke.
Forgive me.
Let me be free.
I...
I have someone else that I like.
That's a lie, right?
I don't believe it.
It's true.
It's really the truth.
Michiru-chan!
- Takeru-kun. - What's wrong?
I couldn't find what I was looking for, so I thought I'd catch up with you.
You're soaking wet, let's hurry back home.
Okay.
- It's really pouring down. - It is.
- Please use this tomorrow. - Okay.
- Thank you for your hard work. - Thank you for your hard work.
Good work.
Thank you for your hard work.
- Mizushima-kun. - Yes?
Starting from next week, you're starting a 2 month job.
What?
The director from that commercial last time, is directing a movie this time.
And so, he took a liking to your make-up efforts, and asked for you.
It's fine right?
Yes!
Give it your best.
Hello?
It seems that I've gotten a job working on a movie.
Really?
That's great!
I'm trying my best so that I won't be beaten by how much you're achieving.
What? But personally, I don't want you to stop bartending.
I'm not quiting my part-time job yet.
Even if there's a next time, there might not be a time after that.
Here.
Tonight, I have night shift starting from now.
The future looks promising.
Takeru-kun working on movies, and Ruka-chan as the All-Japan Champion.
And Michiru-chan as well, you can be an assistant.
I'll try my best to be of help.
Well then...
Shall we celebrate?
Again?
What do you mean "again"!?
Stop it! If you shake it...
Sorry for staying so long. It was delicious.
Thank you very much, good night.
Don't lay a finger on Michiru.
You understand?
Takeru-kun!
Hello?
Takeru.
Welcome back.
It's all my fault.
Yes?
Ruka.
It's not your fault, Michiru.
The one who's wrong is that guy, not you.
But...
It's my fault Takeru-kun is like that.
It's because I told Sousuke,
that I like someone else.
If I hadn't of said that,
Sousuke wouldn't give up on me... That's what I thought, so I said it.
But...
It's not a lie.
You like Takeru?
I'm not quite sure myself.
Takeru-kun...
likes you, Ruka.
Ruka, you and Takeru-kun...
Takeru and I
are friends.
It's not how you think it is.
I let my guard down.
I thought that
nothing would happen anymore.
Why was it that Takeru-kun was attacked?
It's as if he remembered.
From here on out, it's going to be us, one by one...
Are we going to have to live here in fear forever?
Ogurin.
The way your saying it...
It sounds as though you're saying that Michiru should move out.
I didn't say that!
But you're thinking that it'll be easier and safer if she does that, right?
If you're worried,
go back home.
I'm going to leave my apartment and come back here.
And from this house, I'll protect Michiru.
Here you go.
Thank you.
Takeru-kun, is it okay?
Yeah.
As long as I rest, it'll heal.
But...
[I've gone to the hospital with Takeru-kun to hear the results of the examination. Michiru]
Hello?
Come in.
You're quite the active one.
I've written a letter for your family.
About your psychiatry, about anything and everything. It's in an easy to understand explanation.
I'm also including an explanation book.
This time, your father and mother will surely understand you.
- If you don't want me to to do this then... - Stop doing as you please.
I'm not afraid of anything anymore.
Where's Michiru?
With that guy?
And if she is?
Michiru isn't...
your girlfriend or anything anymore.
You planned it all, didn't you?
I didn't.
Michiru has changed.
Without the support of others,
she's trying to live by relying only on herself.
Now, there's a decent guy,
who is many times more gentle than you,
has a big heart,
and who can truly love a person,
whom Michiru has taken a liking to.
Michiru can become even happier now.
I won't ever let you interfere.
How can you say such things?
Because the one who truly loves Michiru...
is me.
The love you have for her,
isn't true love.
[Next week, the last chapter Love and Death]
The only place you belong, is here. [Next week, the last chapter Love and Death]
I won't abandon you until I die.
[Note: It says last chapter, but just of this part of the story. Still one more story after (Episode 11). Plus a special compilation episode to come as well!]
[Next week, the last chapter Love and Death]