Original subtitles

Welcome.

Heh?

Heh...

That's our brother, isn't it? Yeah...

Big brother! It's really you!

Shh. I'm on duty.

Please act like you don't know me.

Although they had been reunited after some five years,

Kichitaro seemed strange.

Asking the bourgeois for a script...

What's wrong with you?!

That woman is our enemy!

It's natural to think that. I thought that way too.

But I read this and my feelings changed.

I've gone to meet her and realise now.

She's just like a caged bird.

She doesn't know true freedom.

Surely we have to rescue her!

Don't tell me you've been swayed by her charms?

She's certainly beautiful,

But her literary talents are charming.

She's a miraculous woman, combining strength and weakness.

It's because of that, which her writing shines.

She promised to write a script for us.

If you read it, surely you'll all understand.

"From here,"

"Your story begins,"

"The road goes on and on."

"If the rainbow-coloured rain pours down,"

"The sky will come alive."

"Behind your radiant smile,"

"There's a sorrowful sound."

"Next to each other with the present,"

"Like this is sweet."

"If we clasped hands, it would be warm,"

"If you hate it, we'll go our own ways."

"One by one, you'll become your own,"

"The road goes on."

What could his duties have been?

It was a bit frightening.

Asking us to act like we didn't know him...

Heh? Who could it be, this early?

I'll get it.

Heh! Brother!

Heh! Brother..

What is it, you two? You look like you've seen a ghost.

Sorry I couldn't talk freely last night.

Brother! You look splendid!

I've wanted to see you!

We met last night, didn't we?

Don't just stand there, come in!

Have you had breakfast?

Ah, I'm okay. I had something.

We were so surprised seeing you yesterday!

I was even more surprised,

Seeing you in some cafe by chance.

Kayo, are you working at that shop?

It's okay, don't worry.

Of course I'm worried!

They had alcohol too last night. Yeah, but...

I was worried at first too, but Kayo's seriously working hard.

So, you came to the cafe for your duties?

No, I just went for some coffee.

It would look bad if they saw me on break at a cafe,

Which is why I said to not say anything.

What! Really!

Kayo, how long have you been working there?

About half a year.

Those troublesome Teidai students sitting inside,

Do they come often?

Ah! Yeah, they're regulars.

They're always talking about "changing this unfair world",

Just like dad would say!

Are you close to them?

We gossip sometimes... But we're not particularly close.

Why?

Brother, is there something to do with them?

No, I was just thinking if any of them had tried

To make a pass at you. Make a pass at me...

What?

Nothing... Will you be in Tokyo for now?

Yeah. Is there anything troubling you?

We're siblings. If there's something,

You don't have to hold back, you can depend on me.

It's reassuring thinking about him being nearby!

It really is!

Well, you probably have things to do in the morning.

You're going back already? There's still time!

It's a relief seeing you two looking well.

Brother, let's have a nice meal next time.

Sure. Promise!

Take care, you two.

Our brother's dependable, isn't he?

Big brother! Come again!

I'll get going.

Your translations are truly honest and beautiful.

Those who read it will find that out as well.

Huh, you drew that?

It's good, isn't it? You're really fussing over that page.

It's the first time for a translated work in a children's magazine.

Is that all?

You must really be in love. ..With what?

With Ando's translations!

So, Ikuya. I'm putting you in charge of Sobundo from today.

Huh... Why now, after all the effort you've put in?

Our father wants you to be independent quickly,

So until the first issue is off the press, I'll lend a hand too.

I see. I'll take care of it.

I'll leave it to you.

I'll be going.

What time is the meeting with Muraoka?

He should've been here by now. Oh no!

Hello, it's Muraoka Printing.

...Ikuya?

I've been charged with looking after Sobundo from here.

I'm very sorry for our company troubling you,

But in my brother's place, I will be visiting from here on,

I look forward to working with you. I see.

My brother is looking after the printing office.

I see. Have a seat.

So your brother isn't going to be coming here anymore, is he?

Please look at this.

How would these pages be for 'The Prince and the Pauper'?

Ando, a minute? Yes.

Wow... What a lovely illustration!

Without thinking about how it was Eiji's illustration,

Hana was charmed by it.

Excuse me!

Sis, it's serious!

..Kayo? What's wrong?

A rich, bearded man came to the shop,

And asked for you... Heh?

He... He gave me this much of a tip!

Who could this rich old man be?

Just come!

Everyone, excuse me for the day. Farewell.

That man...

Do you know him?

Umm... I'm Ando Hana.

You're Hana?

Yes, I'm Hana.

Well, sit down.

Excuse me.

Have whatever you like.

Oi. Yes!

Huh... The same please. Yes.

Don't be modest! Alcohol, food, whatever you like.

No, I can't be treated by someone I don't know...

I'm Kano Densuke.

Heh! Renko's husband?!

Thank you for providing a place for her the other day.

This is a sign of gratitude.

I can't accept this! It's fine.

She said she had an extremely enjoyable time.

It's the first time I've seen her in such high spirits.

That is a gift.

Also, thank you for today.

Today?

I heard she was meeting you here today,

So I thought it would be a chance to greet her.

Renko said that?

She's meeting you here today.

Huh...

Hana's mind was completely blank.

Why had Renko lied to her husband like that?

Hana wasn't the one Renko was meeting.

Cheers.

I sense a dangerous aroma.

Until then, farewell.