Original subtitles

Thanks for the meal.

Thank you!

Come again!

Wow. It's rare to see you take those out.

Finally ready to start earning some living expenses?

You're scaring me now.

This is alarming.

Even if you stab him with this, you wouldn't be able to kill him.

That man is not a superstar.

He's just a piece of shit.

So she can kill him...

Wow, it's so pretty!

Nice view, right?

I like this place.

My heart feels lighter when I stare out into space here.

DEAR CUSTOMER, READ THIS IMMEDIATELY

You're Asuka Kunimi. Is that right?

Yes?

I'm Osanai from Kanagoma Realty. We manage this apartment building.

You owe us three months' rent and the renewal fees.

The total amount overdue is 352,000 yen.

If you cannot pay by next weekend, we have to ask you to vacate immediately.

What?

- Ah... - Yes.

By the way, this is your final notice.

- Okay... - Thank you. Goodbye.

Hey, Ms. Kunimi. Can we talk?

Yes.

Ms. Kunimi, how long have you been working with us?

A little over three years.

Right.

Do you enjoy your work?

Is this about the contract renewal?

I have to say, you're quite perceptive at times.

So, lately our company is really struggling.

Looks like we may not be able to renew everyone's contract...

So you're firing me?

Oh, no, let's not use such a word.

But, yeah...

That's too abrupt. I can't accept it. I need money now.

Well you know, you never seemed to fit in right?

Taking that into consideration, this might be the best.

Is that from the day of Dad's Ho-oh Match?

Poor Dad. Chased by a psycho.

Did they catch her?

No.

Called the police?

Why not?

I've told you,

your dad used to be married to someone else.

Yeah.

This girl's name is Asuka Kunimi.

Kunimi?

She's your sister.

I see.

Are you telling Dad?

Think I'll tell him?

What is it?

I'm in charge of this area.

You're not supposed to go in there when cleaning.

I'm sorry! I messed up! I'm so sorry!

Hey, you're on shift today. Weeknights aren't usually busy.

On shift?

I told you. I have plans tonight.

REGARDING ASUKA KUNIMI

Hey, Seigo?

Hey.

Hey, wait a sec. Where are you going?

What? I'm going to kill the old era.

What?!

Good work today.

Ms. Kunimi! Come with me.

Actually, there was a theft on the floor you were in charge of.

Some of our staff's wallets have gone missing.

So you think I did it?

Ms. Kunimi. I'm sorry, but just in case, could we check your bag?

- I didn't do it. It's not me. - Your bag. Can we?

What? No! I don't know what's going on!

- Then what's this? - I don't know! I didn't do it!

- Somebody-- - Someone else?

You're saying somebody put these in your bag? For what?

What?

Money trouble, huh?

I didn't do it. Someone framed me.

But, the wallets were found in your bag.

I didn't do it.

You've got a family?

I have no family.

Nobody?

My mother just passed away.

And your father?

I don't have a father.

Yuna, you take that seat.

Thank you.

Whoa, looks good.

Oh, where's Dad?

In his room.

What is he doing? Making Yuna wait...

I watched the last Joryu Kisho Title Match.

Your comeback win was impressive.

Thank you so much.

When are you getting married?

Tatsuya and I have been discussing it. Sooner, rather than later.

I see. That's exciting.

Yes.

So, that means

no more shogi for you.

Pardon?

You'll quit after marriage, won't you?

No, that's not our plan--

Yuna.

You are a joryu kishi.

Yes?

A female professional shogi player is not a real kishi.

We don't need women to play shogi in this family.

Serve the Yuuki family.

That will be the purpose of your life from now on.

Yes.

I told you, Yuna will be coming today.

Something else you need to say?

Whatever.

Madam, a call for you.

Speaking.

What?

Come with me.

Your relative is here for you.

My relative?

Nice to meet you, Asuka Kunimi.

I'm Tatsuya Yuuki.

Yuuki?

Yes.

I'm Shoichi Yuuki's son,

and your younger brother.

Why are you here?

My mother is quite well-connected so the police contacted her.

I came to rescue you.

Rescue me?

Yes.

You were really desperate, weren't you? Stealing wallets?

I didn't do it.

There's too much evidence though.

At this rate, you'll surely be indicted.

Police and prosecutors have quotas.

If you have no backup, they'd press charges to earn points.

You can't afford a good lawyer and have no family to rely on.

You're such an easy target.

That said, justice is all about games and negotiation.

I assure you that I can bail you out right away.

But...

There's one condition.

Condition?

Yes.

I'd like you to sign this.

1. I WILL NOT APPROACH SHOICHI YUUKI AND HIS FAMILY...

2. I WILL NOT REVEAL MY BLOOD RELATION...

Stay away from my father,

and by extension, the Yuuki family.

Don't be a nuisance to us.

This oath is to promise all of that.

How do you like the taste of freedom?

Here, it's your copy.

Well, shall we?

Good for you.

What?

The security cameras caught the thief.

A woman from a cleaning company.

She's been hopping cleaning jobs, probably a habitual offender.

Sorry for detaining you for so long.

You said I'll surely be indicted.

I told you. It's all games.

With that, my work here is done.

I'm sorry but,

you need to give up on your revenge.

Don't keep fighting a losing game.

It's hard to watch.

You wouldn't understand!

I do.

I understand you're here as you are because of the choices you've made.

You have chosen the poor, pathetic life.

You and your mother.

Take this.

My condolences.

Why didn't you use the footage?

That would've silenced her.

Why would I release the perfect scandal material?

Are you sure this is fine? She tried to kill Dad.

That's why,

we must watch her.

Who'll do that?

You know who.

You work me so hard.

KANAGOMA REALTY

SHOICHI YUUKI

My heart feels lighter when I stare out into space here.

Running away, Asuka Kunimi?

So you are...

Shoichi Yuuki's daughter.

Don't glare at me.

What do you want?

You left this.

I don't need it anymore.

Why not?

Aren't you going to stab him?

You said that wouldn't kill him!

It's over anyway.

Why do you hate your father?

My entire life...

was erased by him.

TO MY BELOVED FAMILY: MY WIFE KAORI AND MY SON TATSUYA

He erased me and my mother.

He denied our existence.

So, I wanted to do the same.

I wanted to erase him and deny his entire life.

But now...

I'm too tired now.

So, you're running away?

Pathetic.

I'm also someone Shoichi Yuuki killed off.

To kill someone is to deny their entire life.

For him, that's shogi.

If you want to kill him,

this won't help.

Use this.

ROOK

I want to get my revenge.

Until then, I'll live no matter what.

Aren't you the same?

Let's team up, Asuka Kunimi.

I...

I'm done.

You know...

You've been up there for a while. Are you going to jump?

What do you want? Are you going to kill yourself?

Don't think you can.

Why?!

Because...

You've got a job to do.

What?!

Wait...

Are you okay?!

Ouch, it hurts.

See?

I can't die.

What kind of idiot are you?!

You're the same.

No matter how many times

you get cornered or fall,

you get back up and keep playing.

That's shogi.

I'm not going to die.

You're not going to die.

Your reason to live is right before you.

Play shogi.

I'm Seigo Todou.

I'm Asuka Kunimi.

Ouch, it hurts!

Idiot! Can't you be more gentle?

You're too heavy!

And crazy in the head too!

Says the one who tried to stab her dad!

- Oh, wait... - What?

My foot, I can't move my right foot!

What?

Ah, it hurts.

It hurt--

- Ouch, it hurts! - Hey!

Ouch.

Help me get up.

ROOK

Asuka Kunimi...

It hurts...

Hey. Please.

Pull me up.

Ouch!

Hey, are you listening?

You're not qualified to play against Shoichi Yuuki.

The association reached out. They want you to be the next chairman.

I know you've always dreamed of us standing at the top of the shogi world.

I lost?

You're not bad for a beginner.

Tell me. Why did I lose?

Don't underestimate shogi.

Ever wondered why Shoichi left you and your mother?

Maybe because you were so worthless!

What?!

It pissed me off, so I wanted to kill him.

Come to this pit every day and play shogi to death.

If you lose here, give up on your revenge.

Huh?

Let's have a good game.

Subtitle translation by: Kana Sasayama