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We won tonight, didn't we?

So many fans came to see our performance!

Live shows always feel amazing.

It makes me happier than the pleasure of sex.

Better than sleeping with a man?

That depends on the right man.

Yeah. Now we have to move to Tokyo to perform the song Blast and become professionals.

Do you agree with me on this?

Your family owns a hotel, and you'll be ready to inherit it.

That's why you're so optimistic unlike us. Our future is uncertain.

Well, I know the road to going pro won't be that easy.

But I have a feeling we'll succeed.

Rin, you agree with me, don't you?

What's wrong with you? Did you get drunk that fast?

Well, why don't we make a toast?

What? Haven't we had our drinks yet?

Sorry.

Alright, a toast to our successful performance tonight.

To all of you.

Nobu.

Hey, hey.

My medicine.

Take it easy.

Take it easy.

Come on, Nobu.

Okay, okay.

Cheers to our success!

He's really drunk. Are you going to leave him here and go?

He's going to die.

I'll take him home in a taxi.

Just as expected of Yasu, the future lawyer.

Alright, see you guys later.

Yeah.

Hey, wait, Rin.

I'll tell Nobu about it.

So make sure you tell Nana yourself.

What about?

It's so cold.

I'm going to catch a cold.

What will I do if I lose my beautiful voice because of a cold?

Don't you have gloves?

What about the gifts you got from fans?

That sounds great.

They're wonderful.

Hi, Nana.

Do you remember when we first met?

Two years ago.

I'm one of those people who believe in fate, so I believe what happened was meant to be.

It's okay if it's funny.

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

Are you all right?

I'm fine. I'm sorry.

I'm sorry too. Did you get hurt?

Not at all.

Are you sure?

Is this seat taken?

Go ahead.

Attention, dear passengers, please.

The train will stop temporarily due to heavy snowfall.

Please wait until we can continue moving again. We apologize for the inconvenience.

I'm in a hurry.

I wonder when I'll get to Tokyo?

Are you okay?

Yes, excuse me for a moment.

High school girls today are completely different from in our day.

But I'm 20 years old.

Sorry. So we're the same age.

The same age?

Are you kidding? You don't look it.

Call

Hello, this is Nana.

Shoji

Yeah, that's right. I'll be late getting there.

It's fine.

Okay, I'll call you as soon as I know what time I'll arrive.

Okay, I'll call you later.

Was that your boyfriend from Tokyo?

You're his sweetheart.

Are you going to Tokyo to meet him?

No, it's not like that.

Well, actually, it's true.

What's he doing with his life?

We both studied engineering at the same university, and a year ago he decided to move to an art school in Tokyo.

Why didn't you go with him back then?

Shoji said

you shouldn't go.

Why?

He said that if you don't have a solid goal for shaping your future, don't act on impulse.

I see.

So I had no choice but to stay and save money to go to Tokyo.

And we promised that if he got accepted, I'd go too.

As soon as I get to Tokyo, I'll work hard so he won't ask me to come back.

I realize I've been talking a lot. Sorry.

That's fine. Tell me more about yourself.

Because the trip to Tokyo is still a long way off.

Would you really listen to my story?

I'll tell you in detail if you don't mind.

Snacks and drinks for anyone who wants them.

Do you want me to get you a drink?

That's a good idea.

Could I please have a beer?

Alright, a toast to Shoji getting into art school!

That has nothing to do with me.

Okay, how about this?

A toast to two girls of the same age who happened to meet on the same train

on the way to Tokyo.

Sounds reasonable.

And there's one more thing.

My name is Nana too, Nana-chan.

To you.

Cheers to you.

Nana

Do you remember when we first met?

I talked about myself nonstop, and you never got a chance to talk about yourself.

And even if I had asked, you would have ignored me and not told me.

Nana.

Shoji.

Why are you crying?

Because I

You must be exhausted from the trip.

But look, the girl who was sitting next to me...

What are you looking for?

Jun-chan! Kyosuke!

You're clearly tired.

You haven't changed at all.

It feels like we're back in our old school days. I've missed you guys so much.

To Nana: Good morning. I'm going to work. I'll be back at six. If you want to go out, leave the key in the mailbox. Shoji.

Coming!

I'm back.

Welcome back.

Did you go to the real estate agencies?

Did you find anything you're interested in?

Real estate agencies?

Aren't you planning to stay here?

No, well... I didn't have much time today.

Why not?

Did you go out looking for a job?

Did you find anything interesting?

Don't tell me you slept all day.

You're wrong.

I was busy cleaning and doing the laundry, and I was full of energy.

I see.

What?

You didn't come to Tokyo for that reason.

We made a promise that you'd find a job so you could live on your own.

What do you mean, live on my own?

I traveled all this way for you.

Nana... the name Nana also means the number seven.

I liked it.

Golden Boy translation

I liked it.

The room is on the seventh floor, but there's no elevator.

That's why the rent is so cheap.

You're just a young girl.

Is this the apartment?

Yes, this is it.

You came too?

Would you mind if I showed the place to my client as well?

Wait a moment.

My client has decided to sign the lease.

What a coincidence, I can't believe it's you.

Who are you?

Don't you remember me?

I was joking. Of course I remember you. You're Nana-chan.

What? Do you two know each other?

So what's your decision? Do you want to live here?

What's my decision?

Yes, I want to live here.

Hey, wait a second.

I came here before you, so you can't make the decision.

But you're not sure.

Alright, I've decided.

I accept.

Okay.

Wait a moment.

I like this apartment in this place and I want to rent it.

You can live with your boyfriend.

He didn't allow me to.

He said he wants me to live on my own.

Well, why don't you two rent this apartment together?

Is he your boyfriend?

No way!

The room is already divided, so it'd be really easy to keep each other's privacy.

Plus, you could each pay half the rent.

70,000 yen? You mean 35,000 yen?

What do you think, Nana? It's like a dream to live here for such a cheap amount.

But...

Would you be willing to respect my privacy?

You should refuse.

Sharing an apartment with a stranger would be a nuisance.

No, I don't agree with you on that.

Nana.

Nana.

Isn't this glass lovely?

Strawberry designs.

Don't you like it?

If you like it, buy it.

Okay, I won't buy it.

Why not?

Because we won't get to enjoy it together. I was thinking of buying two.

I'm not interested. Hurry up and buy whatever you like.

You don't like strawberries?

Of course I like strawberries.

Alright, I'll buy it.

I'm starting to understand how your boyfriend feels now.

What?

How do I put it? You're like a puppy.

A puppy?

You're a loyal girl, and as soon as you're with someone, you want to catch their attention.

Well, simply put, you look like Hachi.

Hachi? ......... Hachi: usually a dog's name .............

Let's go, Hachi.

Hachi?! Give me a nicer name.

I want to buy a CD. Would you come with me?

Of course.

A new album by the band Trapnest came out today.

I'm a big fan of them.

I'll go pay for this.

Hello.

I'd like to buy this CD.

Look, Nana! They gave me a free sticker!

Are you planning to put it in your room?

I like them a lot, and I've joined their fan club.

Especially the guitarist, Takumi.

Okay, I get it.

The drummer, Naoki, is good too, but their singer, Reira, is amazing.

Her face and voice are beautiful. I really like her.

What do you think of the guitarist?

Ren.

He's handsome and very popular, but he doesn't talk much and he's intimidating, so he's not my type.

Why are you laughing?

No, no reason.

Come on, why?

There's no reason at all.

Are you a fan of them?

Why? Don't you like them, Nana?

I'm sorry I'm going out without you.

I want to go tell Shoji that I found a job.

Will you be back tomorrow morning?

Take the key with you.

Nana, aren't you going out tonight?

What about your boyfriend?

Of course I have a boyfriend.

That guy who was with you.

You love him, don't you? I knew it.

No, my relationship with Yasuo isn't like that.

I see.

You like him, but you're not being honest with yourself.

I understand how you feel. You have to be honest with yourself, or you'll never find happiness.

Thanks for your advice.

Don't mention it. I'm going now.

You have to be honest with yourself, or you'll never find happiness.

Why are you putting this lock on me?

I...

I don't want to be alone anymore.

Nana.

You were like a wild cat, free and proud.

And you had wounds that could never heal, right?

Even though you act like you're fine.

Without anyone knowing how much it hurt you.

Thanks for coming, you two.

Leave this work to me and go to the service room.

But...

Is today your first day working here?

Yes.

My name is Kawamura Sachiko. Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you too.

Are you an art student?

Yes.

I study at Tama Art University, majoring in oil painting.

I see.

I also study at Tama Art University, and I'm majoring in oil painting too.

Okay.

We have to hurry.

If we miss the last train, we'll have to take a taxi.

Okay.

What are you doing?

Okay.

I'm done.

Ready?

Ready.

Okay.

Wait.

Let's lift it.

Just about here.

This is amazing. It's perfect.

That means we saved the money we'd have spent buying one.

We'd have had a hard time eating without a table.

Did you like it?

Thanks, Nana. You're good at this.

It wasn't that hard.

I got some wood from a local construction site and took it for free.

Nana, you could become a carpenter.

Why don't you look for work in that field?

What would I do if I hurt myself? I might break my fingers with the hammer.

Oh, right, I forgot. You're a guitarist.

Were you in a band before?

Do you aspire to be a professional guitarist?

I'm not a guitarist. I'm a singer.

A singer?

Amazing! Wonderful! I'm a fan of yours.

Why?

Because I can't even describe it.

Don't say that until you've heard me sing.

Excuse me, delivery.

The things you ordered have arrived.

I'm coming.

Good evening.

Why the hell did you come here?

I expected your reaction.

You can't change your ways. I expected this.

Yasu asked me to bring your things.

Since you've brought them, your job is done. Now leave.

Please, Nana.

Let me stay here just for one night.

No.

I want to tell you something.

I don't want to hear that.

I ran away from home.

I told you, I don't want to hear anything from you.

Nana, why are you so rude to him? Isn't he your friend?

Nobu-kun, are you all right?

You can call me Nobu, Nana-chan.

I said that for his own good.

Unlike me, he's living an easy life.

Come back home and help your family run the hotel, and your future will be guaranteed.

But I want to become a guitarist.

Do you understand?

I want to play your songs.

Hello? Yasu-san?

Yes, she's here.

Yasu, do something about this idiot.

Why did you send him to my apartment?

Did you listen to the tape?

Tape?

It's a new piece of music composed by Nobu.

It's a good piece.

If you sing it, I don't think anyone could compete with it.

It's a wonderful piece.

Did you really write it? I liked it a lot.

Good evening. It's time to sing.

Yasu, can you hear me?

I'm going to make this night unforgettable.

Even today, I haven't forgotten what happened that night.

You sang a song you had never written.

Your voice captivated me, and your words enchanted me like a mysterious spell as I watched you and smiled.

Rin.

What?

Do you still remember?

The day you and I first met.

Yes, how many years has it been since that day?

We met at a New Year's party.

Two years and three months ago.

During a snowstorm, on a night like this one.

You were wearing a red dress.

You don't need to remember such small details.

You were the only one who wasn't interested in the party.

You were the worst of all.

What?

I was standing in front of the audience, and you were just staring at my face.

It bugged me, and I thought, "What's wrong with this girl?"

When Nabu was introducing us to each other backstage,

I thought, "Doesn't she have anything else to say?"

Around that time, my grandmother passed away.

I spent all the money I'd saved from my part-time job

on a Christmas present for myself, because I was alone and pathetic.

I bought that shiny red dress.

That's funny, isn't it?

And?

And I fell for you the moment I saw you.

You're lying.

You just said I was annoying.

Wanted: a drummer and a guitarist.

I see.

Anyone who aspires to achieve their own goals

will get there if they keep at it.

Yes, of course.

Nana had a lot of big fans in her previous band, and she was very famous where she lived.

I was excited back then.

I don't look down on people with big dreams, but can she actually achieve her goal?

It'll be fine, because I've been lucky since I moved to Tokyo.

Does luck help a person achieve their dreams?

Let's go to karaoke with Nana and her friends tonight.

I'm sure you'll be impressed when you hear her sing.

Sorry.

I have work that will go on until late at night.

What? Again?

Ever since I came to Tokyo, all you do is work.

I think you should make time to spend with me.

Of course I do.

Here we are eating out, and besides, we see each other every day.

I want to do other things, like go to the movies or the aquarium.

So who's the one not considering the other's feelings now?

Am I wrong?

Excuse me.

I saw an ad outside.

Let's see here, Okazaki Shinichi-kun.

You're really talented, but

you were expelled from junior high, and you didn't list your home address.

That means... you ran away from home, right?

As long as someone has talent, that doesn't matter.

Who's your favorite bassist?

Honjo Rin from Trapnest.

I love Trapnest too.

But Rin is a guitarist.

Didn't you know?

Rin played bass in his previous band.

I see.

Alright, I'm a fan of Takumi.

I think we'll get along wonderfully.

I have one condition.

If you don't agree to it, you'll leave.

You have to be better than Rin Shin.

You're the one who founded Blast?

Yes.

I'm so anxious that I can't sleep at night.

I'm sure I can work in the legal department in Tokyo.

So, where do you want us to do this?

The Ginza area would be perfect.

The place will be crowded with paintings.

Look.

What?

Look over there.

And it seems the professor likes painting oceans and cruise ships.

And at the end of the thesis, he'll give you extra marks if you write that I love the sea and cruise ships.

You must be joking.

I'm serious about what I'm saying.

Rumor has it there was once a student who wrote about his love for mountains, and failed in the end.

Nana-chan.

Yes?

Can I talk to you for a moment?

Yes.

The last train is about to leave soon.

Please get on now so you don't miss your reservation.

The doors are closing.

I'm sorry! Go on without me, you'll miss the train.

What?

Why are you wearing heels? You know we have to run so we don't miss the train.

I wore them on purpose.

I'm fine.

Put them on.

I feel guilty.

It was my fault.

You'll catch a cold.

Hello?

Shoji.

What's going on?

You're not home yet? Why haven't you gotten home yet?

You're finished with work, right?

I missed the last train.

And now I'm waiting for a taxi.

What am I supposed to do?

I got fired from my job.

I'm out of work now.

The store's finances were bad, and because I was too nice, the manager only hired me for a month.

Is that a good enough reason to fire me?

That's why you're in trouble.

I want to see you today. I want to see you now.

I'm sorry.

It's late, I'll come see you tomorrow.

Hachi is very late.

Is Hachi still at work?

Yes.

Where does he work?

At Sabrina.

Sabrina?

Yes.

Isn't it better to peel these pistachios first?

It tastes good.

I'm back.

Welcome back.

You're soaked.

Hachiko.

Yes?

There's a concert.

There's an opening ceremony happening in Yokohama, and they'll let us sing at a live event.

Amazing! That's incredible!

Poor thing, you're soaked.

Alright, let's make a toast.

Thank you.

For the first time in Tokyo, the debut of Blast will be celebrated.

Cheers, everyone!

When I moved to Tokyo, I wasn't confident I could reach my goal on my own.

But with you by my side, my doubts and fears disappear.

And I don't know how to put that into words.

Alright everyone, may I have your attention?

Listen carefully.

Go ahead.

I'm Komatsu Nana.

I don't know much about computers, but I'm excited to work and ready to gain experience.

The publishing company?

It never occurred to me that you'd be working there.

Are you sure you'll be fine with this new job?

I'll be fine.

It's a small company, and I'll start with simple tasks.

And the nice thing is that it's in Oyama.

Oyama is really different. I feel like I'm in Tokyo.

Don't go crazy spending money shopping, or you'll pile up debt.

Don't worry.

Seeing Nana beside me makes me want to put in more effort.

Who is Nana? Is she the girl who lives with you?

Yes.

I realized that having a goal is essential in this life.

From now on, I'll cut my expenses and save money for my wedding.

Wedding?

With whom? With Shuji?

Wait, don't tell Shuji anything about this.

Shuji and I haven't talked about our future yet.

We're still young.

Getting married would be like a dream. Like a dream.

Shuji, do you like sandwiches?

The one with egg looks good.

Didn't you eat that yesterday too?

That's all they have.

I'll go get some drinks.

Thanks.

Do you want coffee with milk?

Yes.

Wait, I want a cold drink.

Okay.

Who is this girl?

She's pretty. Are you dating her?

I'm just Sachiko's friend.

Sachiko. You call her by her first name only?

We're in the same department, work in the same place, and spend a lot of time together.

That's why we seem so friendly.

I met Nana yesterday.

She works really hard.

She said she's saving money for your wedding.

What?

Alright, Shuji.

I'd understand your situation if you got tired of Nana and ran off to Sachiko just to avoid her.

You have to consider Nana's feelings and be honest with her.

Don't forget she came all this way for you.

Of course, I know that.

But...

Are you happy that she's just a friend?

What?

Sachiko.

Isn't she the type of girl you want?

Anyway, I hope you end things with Sachiko before it's too late.

Chief editor, these are Nogutchi-sensei's original illustrations.

Thank you.

Do you want to go out for drinks tonight?

I can't.

Come on, no need to get flustered.

Excuse me.

Komatsu-san.

Yes?

Can't you copy papers properly?

None of them are clear.

I'm sorry.

Why do they hire useless people like you?

Nana-chan.

Yes?

Bring me a cup of coffee.

Me too.

Sorry.

Wait a moment.

What is it?

Actually,

there's something I want to talk to you about.

Could we walk while you listen to what I have to say?

If we miss the last train, I'll pay for the taxi.

Alright.

I'm sorry.

I...

I'm really sorry.

You didn't do anything wrong.

I was the only one

who got excited and happy on my own.

I...

I promise this won't happen again.

I won't interfere between you two.

You and your girlfriend

So

I want us to be friends

Just friends, that's all

Please don't tell me you want to end our friendship

I came. Sorry for not telling you I was coming

You look great in that outfit

I'm Hachi's roommate, my name is Nana

Hachi?

Excuse me, come over here-

I want to sit by the window

Where's Shoji?

Sit down quietly. He's busy with work

Anyway, don't you think Shoji is great?

Even though he looks handsome, he's a bit dumb when he talks

What did you do, Kawamura-san?

I'm so sorry

Are you all right?

Hey, you're bleeding

This

Don't worry about the tissue. We need to clean this wound first

I'm so sorry

There's no point in running away

So that's your friend

She's very kind

Did something happen between you two?

Let's stop before we hurt her

What's going on?

I realize I haven't talked to Shoji much

Of course, he's working

We haven't talked much lately

How about we take a walk for an hour while he finishes work?

I'm going home

Wait! Please wait

Don't talk to me so coldly

Don't you see you're going to leave me to wait for him alone?

Then let's go back inside

Wait! No, no, no, no!

What?

He told me not to wait for him, and I don't want to go against his wishes.

Then let's go back home.

We'll walk around a bit and make it look like we've left. When he finishes and comes out, I'll get his attention.

Worthless.

I hate such stupid ideas.

Why?

Don't you understand how a girl feels when she falls in love?

You want me to wait with you so you can see him.

Of course, that's the main reason.

Don't bring up ideas that have nothing to do with the subject.

Keep wagging your tail and wait patiently.

There's no need for that, you'll catch a cold.

I grew up in a cold region, I'm used to this weather.

Really?

Go ahead.

I will

cut off my relationship with her.

What the hell is this?

Say something.

What does this mean?

Stop, please.

Shut up and get out of my way.

Please don't hit him.

This is none of your business.

You have nothing to do with this.

I'm the one who fell in love with him.

I knew he had a girlfriend, but I couldn't control myself.

I'm the one who deserves to be hit.

You're really bold. Fine, I'll hit you.

Hachi!

What are you looking at?

Isn't this your fight?

Isn't this the guy you love? Win him back yourself.

I don't want to.

I don't even want to see his face.

I want to do it somewhere bigger.

Well, I think the bathroom is a little small.

Not sex, I meant the concerts.

We could attract the attention of a lot of fans. If we did it somewhere bigger.

Why don't you try?

Don't act like I'm the only one who wants that.

What was Yasu talking about before he left?

It sounded like something serious.

Okay.

I need to take my medication.

There's no hope for addicts like you.

I mean birth control pills.

Because you don't wear a condom.

What am I going to do if I get pregnant?

You can have the baby and raise it.

I've been working since I quit school, so I have a lot of money.

It's fine to have one child, or two.

You might be fine, but I'd be upset.

I'd rather sing than raise children right now.

Nana.

Yes?

You have to live the way you want to live.

I'm going to Tokyo.

I admit it was a mistake, Shoji.

But you have to be strong.

Jun-chan, which side are you on?

Shoji betrayed me.

He deceived me all this time.

Not exactly.

I put all my effort into him.

Until I found a job and became independent.

This matter is your own business.

You've always only thought about yourself.

Are you being honest with yourself when you think about his feelings?

Love is a relationship between two people, and it won't work if neither of them thinks about the other's feelings.

Good evening. We're Blast.

Does Komatsu Nana-san live here?

Yes, of course.

Could I get an autograph here?

Hachi, I'll sign this letter from your parents for you.

Alright, fine.

Thank you.

I won!

I won tickets to a Trapnest concert.

I got two tickets, and seats in the front.

I can't believe it.

I'll be able to see Takumi in person.

Getting front-row seats in Tokyo is impossible.

You're coming with me.

Right?

Right?

Hey, hey, hey, hey! Hold on, hold on.

Everybody, listen to me.

There's a Trapnest concert this weekend. Who wants to go?

I asked Nana too, but she said she wouldn't go.

Isn't this a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see that band?

Don't you agree?

It seems Nana didn't tell you the reason.

She didn't tell you anything?

Ren and Nana?

Yes.

Ren is in Trapnest, and what about Nana?

At first, Ren wasn't in Trapnest.

He was in our band, but he wanted to leave.

I understand now.

Why aren't you surprised by this?

You already told me all about it when you were drunk after our last show.

Did I really tell you?

Yes.

Did I really tell you?

Yes.

Excuse me.

But why didn't Nana go with Ren?

Even if they're not in the same band, they could still live together.

She doesn't want to live as a housewife.

Because she's thinking about achieving her goal.

That's what Nana-san decided.

Why are you able to explain all these details?

Because I heard it from you.

Really?

But... was this the best decision for Nana?

Nana is an independent woman.

Even if Ren succeeds and reaches the top, Nana won't wait for him at home to cook miso soup for him.

That's why she decided to hone her skills

and go to Tokyo someday.

She chose her pride over love?

Simply put, yes.

Well, Nana knows her feelings well, and she knows what she's doing.

She lived with Ren for a long time before she made her decision.

You have to be better than Ren Shinn.

What are you doing?

Do you need help moving the poster?

Hey, wait, Nana.

Yes?

Let's go to the Trapnest concert together.

You don't have to go to the concert, but at least come visit my home with me.

I want to introduce you to my family.

Of course. I'll go to the concert.

Why?

What do you mean, why?

Why did you suddenly change your mind?

No reason, I just want to see them.

Your family.

Your home is really beautiful.

Are you from a wealthy family?

No, we're not rich. Besides, land prices here are cheap.

Hello. Make yourself at home.

Hello.

Nice to meet you.

Welcome back.

Is this the girlfriend you were dating?

Speak politely, Nami.

When you left home, she thought you had run away to live with your boyfriend.

That's the truth.

She misunderstood me.

I live with Nana and I don't have a boyfriend, right?

Right?

What a disappointment.

I felt so relieved when I thought you were going to live with your boyfriend, with plans to get married.

At that time I felt like a heavy burden had been lifted off me.

I'm so sorry for being so loud.

Not at all.

Please, come in.

Let's have some tea.

You have a kind mother.

She's exceeded my expectations completely.

Not really, she's just an ordinary housewife.

My father will be home soon, so don't expect too much, he's just normal.

There's nothing wrong with being normal.

I don't have any parents, so I thought it was wonderful to be in a home full of family.

You don't have any parents?

Honestly.

My mother died when I was four, and I never saw my father, so my grandmother raised me.

On my grandmother's side, my mother's mother.

And my grandmother died when I was fifteen.

What's wrong with you? Stop looking at me like that.

I'm happy.

What?

This is the first time you've talked about yourself.

Because you've never told me anything about yourself, and you're often silent.

I see.

I didn't realize that.

If you ask me, I'll tell you everything, and I won't make you feel lonely again.

Why are you laughing?

Because you're acting like a boy.

You seem more like a friend than a girlfriend.

For a moment I felt tense.

I can't respond to your feelings.

Alright, you'll tell me everything, won't you?

Yes.

You won't get angry with me?

What do you mean?

Do you still love Ren?

Did you know?

Sorry for pretending I didn't know.

But

you asked me to come with you, and you knew.

Thank you.

The concert hall is this way.

Thank you all for coming.

I'm going outside to have a cigarette.

Okay.

Nana didn't answer my question.

But even though she didn't answer my question, I understood the answer.

He's two years older than me.

I'll introduce you to him later.

You're definitely going to fall in love with him.

I don't care.

I only came to enjoy watching the show.

After Ren was born, he was left in a warehouse near the port, and this news caused a big stir at the time.

He still lives there too. He told me that place would be the starting point.

His goal is to become a professional musician, and he said his background would help him.

I don't like men like him.

He's trying to win people's sympathy.

What an idiot.

We have to hurry, the party is about to start.

I ran through the falling snow and hid my red dress under my coat.

What should I call the feelings that came over me that night?

I stood there frozen in place, staring at Ren.

A year after we first met, I met Ren on Christmas Eve.

A homemade cake. It's bound to taste great.

It might also be poisoned.

One of his fans gave it to him.

I don't eat gifts like meals or cakes.

Taste it first. I don't want to die.

Neither do I.

Who knows, that fan might be really happy that you tasted the cake they made for you.

If they think what you said is right, then dying would be bad for both of us.

When he said that, I no longer cared whether I died.

Because I loved Ren so much

that I could no longer control myself.

Is this a lotus flower?

It's Ren's flower.

Hachiko Ren Osaki Nana

Ren taught me the joy of singing.

He taught me to play the guitar.

And he gave me a reason to live.

I felt a new strength inside me, like the endless ocean waves moving on.

I didn't decide to become a singer because of Ren

because I aspired to that for my own future.

At this concert, I was only looking at Ren.

I sent him a telepathic signal saying Nana is here.

But it didn't reach him?

Is this all your luggage?

All I need is my guitar and this cigarette.

He's lying.

He sent the rest of his things by transport, because he doesn't like carrying heavy things.

So you don't need me to help you anymore.

It's time.

My relationship with Ren lasted a year and three months.

In the late days of winter,

our relationship ended.

I thought Ren saw us for a few seconds,

but he quickly shifted his gaze elsewhere.

I lost the rhythm in the second song.

I know you're doing your best. I hope you'll be more careful.

I'm going to the restroom.

Even Ren makes mistakes.

Sometimes he does, sometimes he doesn't, and that's the same thing too.

Again! Once more!

Didn't Ren see us?

He can't see us in the middle of all this crowd and the lights shining around him.

Really?

That's what I think. I've never sung in a big hall like this before.

That's right.

It would be nice to sing on a stage like this someday.

Hello, Yamazaki Agency.

Yasu, Nana's here.

You knew, didn't you?

Why didn't you tell me?

I wanted to surprise you.

Thank you, I didn't expect that.

Although I pretended not to see her.

I'll give you the phone number of Nana's friend.

If you want to see her, call her.

How do you expect me to see her after all this time?

If you don't care about her anymore, I'll take Nana from you.

In the last two songs,

Ren didn't look at her even once.

Come in, please.

We're back.

Welcome back, you two.

You must be hungry.

Dinner's ready.

Hello?

Yes.

Alright, here it is for you.

Yasu.

Hi, how are you?

Ren is going to call you, so I wanted to warn you.

What do you mean?

Don't meddle in my personal life.

I don't want to talk to him anymore.

Then tell him yourself.

You still have the key, right?

Give it back to him.

Put yourself in his shoes. He'll keep thinking about you.

Okay.

Tell me where Ren is staying.

Nana?

I won't run away anymore.

I'll go and give him back his key.

A key?

It's the key to the chain Ren wears around his neck.

But if you return the key, that means—

Sorry, I'll take a taxi.

Excuse me, are you an employee here?

Yes.

Could I see your ID, please?

I asked her to come.

I only came to return your key.

Is that the only reason you came here?

And to tell you in person

that our relationship is over.

It's not my style to drag out empty relationships.

Goodbye.

Wait.

Don't get me wrong.

I have no intention of talking to you again.

I forgot.

I'll tell you something else.

One day, I'll definitely surpass Trapnest.

Nana.

You haven't changed.

I feel relieved when I see you're okay.

Ren.

Leave me alone.

I don't want to start over with you

Leave me alone

I missed you

Back then, I didn't know her feelings toward Ren

or how she would feel when she met him

Shoji

Do you want to delete Shoji?

Shoji has been deleted

If it were easy for him to tell her, "I love you,"

she would have run to meet him

These roses look expensive

Don't talk like a poor man, you guitarist Trapnest

Well, flowers wilt and die in the end

These will never wilt

Doesn't this remind you of the past?

We used to sit in the bathtub and chat

I'm still renting that place

Even though you don't go there?

You really are extravagant

That's fine, because for me it's the starting point

Someday, I'll buy that entire place

And when I retire, I'll live there with you

Don't decide when you retire without my approval

When I was a child, that building was still an empty warehouse

I used to escape from the orphanage and go there to play the guitar all night

I didn't have the talent that would make someone a great guitarist just by playing it a lot

This is the first time I've heard you say this

I haven't told anyone this

I wanted people to think I was a genius

Ren

Yes?

That's impossible

I can't live with you like in the old days

I still hold a grudge too

But I think we'll meet one night and spend time together

And this happens now and then, which isn't a bad thing for me

And once I'm older,

then I'll finally be able to let go of my stubbornness.

when I get tired of singing,

Can I go back to that house too?

Back then, I decided to think about my future and never fall in love again.

But no matter how much pain and suffering there is, I'll have to endure it.

I think I need to think about my future,

and love someone with all my heart.

And I pray for your happiness, Nana.

So, what happened between you two?

You said you'd tell me everything.

Well, you helped me out this time.

What?

I'll give you a gift. What do you want?

An autograph from Takumi.

That's easy. Shall I tell Ren?

You'll tell Ren?

It's just an autograph.

I didn't mean the autograph.

Did you two get back together?

Together, sort of.

It's good to hear that, Nana.

This isn't good for me at all.

How did things end up like this?

I didn't expect it to end this way.

And why not?

I was supposed to tie up the loose ends

so that everything would end once and for all.

But I went along with the flow.

I'm not amazing.

She blushed when I asked her about it.

I've never seen Nana this sweet before. She also showed me a part of her personality.

Komatsu-san.

Why can't you handle these simple tasks?

You need to work harder.

When I was your age, I handled far bigger responsibilities than these, and in a short time.

Try to finish that as soon as possible, don't slow down.

This job just wasn't right for me, no matter the scolding.

I want to find another job so I can quit here.

Leave your phone on.

Will I find a job that suits me?

I'm a fan of you, Nana.

I'm done.

What?! Are you serious?

We're still at the start of the game.

What?

Ron.

Are you serious?

I won again.

That's not fair.

Honestly, you're great at this game.

Try to make it easy for us.

I'm trying.

Stop, stop, stop.

Is that Hachi?

It might be Hachi.

Go open the door for her.

Welcome back, Nana-chan.

I think I made her cry.

At that time, I cried because I

immediately knew that what was happening before me was like a dream, and that this was Nana's gift to me.

Here you go.

I felt more affection than from receiving 100 thank-you words.

And I felt overwhelming happiness.

And I realized I was no longer a child.

With Nana, I'm no longer spoiled, and this is the sweetest dream I could imagine.

I felt warmth and love for the first time in my life.

✰ Golden Boy translation ✰