Original subtitles

Ai Yori Aoshi

awaku saita hana no kao

淡く咲いた花の香を

The scent of the flowers blooming pale

nokoshi kisetsu wa sugimasu

残し季節は過ぎます

leaves behind as the seasons move on.

ame mo agari sora ni kumo

雨もあがり空に雲

The rain has stopped too, clouds in the sky

aoi kaze ga soyoideru

青い風がそよいでる

are blown gently by the blue breeze.

kyou ashita to futari ga

今日明日とふたりが

Both today and tomorrow,

aruku toki no katawara de

歩く時の傍らで

alongside the times we walk,

kawarazu ni yureteiru omoide ga arimasu

変わらずに揺れている思い出があります

our trembling thoughts will be there unchanged.

eien wo eien wo saitemo karenai

永遠を永遠を咲いても枯れない

Forever and ever, it blooms, but never dies.

kono mune no tokimeki wa tsukinai

この胸のときめきは尽きない

The pounding of my heart never ceases.

dare yori mo dare yori mo anata wo mitsumete

誰よりも誰よりもあなたを見つめて

More than anyone, more than anyone, I gaze at you

hateshinaku kono kimochi zutto

果てしなくこの気持ちずっと

with this feeling that never ends

Kaoru-sama, you have not forgotten anything?

I'm fine.

Uh, The morning's miso soup with daikon was delicious.

Thank you very much.

You were so happy the other day, saying it was so delicious...

Anything you make is delicious, Aoi-chan.

Oh please, Kaoru-sama!

Aoi-chan!

Kaoru-sama!

Kaoru-dono, you do understand the situation, right?

Y-Yeah.

Very well..

Aoi-sama is the landlord.

Note: "Ooya-san" = landlord; "Kanrinin-san" = manager.

I am the manager.

And you, Kaoru-dono, as tenant...

Oh, I am sick of hearing that story!

Aoi-sama!

Ah, I'll be late!

Have a nice day, Kaoru-sama!

I'm leaving!

For God's sake!

Episode 5

Old

Friend

3rd Year, 1st period, Sociology

To the attention of students

Due to an urgent business, today's lecture on May 7th, will be canceled.

Prof. Fujiyoshi

What?

No first period lecture?

Then, I could have relaxed a bit more.

Hanabishi!

Yo!

Suzuki!

Heh, you have become the president?

Yeah, I'm president, and Satou is vice-president.

I didn't know that.

It's because you don't show up for club functions.

Well, come to think of it, you two are the only club members besides me.

We'll see about that.

Hey, Minazuki.

Oh, President!

Good morning!

Nice to meet you.

I'm Minazuki Taeko, a sophomore who just joined the photo club.

I don't know anything about photography, though.

But, with my best effort, I will learn about it.

Nice to meet you!

H-Hey...

Before that, are you really okay?

Yes. Thanks to everything, I have a tough body.

This is normal in your case, too.

Yes...

Oh, is that so?

Listen, Minazuki.

When you wipe the parasols, fold the stands.

That way, you won't have to climb ladders and stuff.

Oh, I see!

I didn't realize!

I'll try that from now on.

By the way, Taeko-chan!

Yes, what is it?

Is dressing like that a hobby?

Idiot, where have you ever seen someone in an outfit like this?

But, then why?

Well, this is what Vice-president Satou has-

W-Wonderful!

Cosplay, hurray!

Vice-president, are the photos done?

Ah, um...

Did I do something again?

This is great, Minazuki-kun!

Great!

Wonderful!

Unbelievable!

Oh, I got it.

Taeko-chan thinks it's the first step to becoming a photographer.

The poor thing doesn't realize Satou is just using her.

Well, they say you should learn your skills on the field.

So in a way, it's not a lie.

Wonderful excuse.

A club member who never takes photos has no right to say that.

Who was it that said they wanted me to join, if only in name, because they needed people?

Who said that?

You did. You!

But I don't get why guys would take photos like that.

After all, what a real man takes photos of

are these!

Ah, you're a train otaku after all.

There is no beauty surpassing that of locomotive trains!

Manly, proud, brave, and sometimes kind!

When I think of trains, I am always moved to tears!

You understand, don't you, Hanabishi?

Are those photos okay?

Come to think of it, I wonder how she is.

She?

See, there was another member last year.

Ah, her.

I wonder how and where she's traveling now.

I wonder if she's well?

Kaoru!

Ouch!

Tina!

Kaoru!

I came straight from Narita to see my beloved Kaoru!

T-Tina!

C-Come on, hurry up and get off.

What, you're still so naive!

It's been a whole year.

Oh, a new member?

I'm Minazuki Taeko.

Tina Foster, nice to meet ya!

Yes, nice to meet you!

You really speak Japanese well.

Lived in Hakata since I was 5.

Hakata!

Ah, I see!

Huh? Tina-senpai?

T-Tina-senpai!

Whoa, you got big tits!

You'll make a great photographer!

Sorry, that's how Tina greets people.

I-Is that really so?

All right!

Now to celebrate my return and to welcome our new member.

Let's have a blast!

Oh, sounds great!

What? Right now?

It's still bright out!

Aoi-sama, what about the side dishes... Huh!

Tonight, it's the sardine patties that Kaoru-sama loves so.

I'll make his slightly bigger than the others.

See, look at this picture!

Whoa, amazing!

Where is this?

It's Kenya!

It was this big ol' savanna as far as I could see.

The sunrise was so beautiful.

It was very touching!

Heh! How about this?

That's Australia!

I counted on hitchhiking but there were no cars. I thought I'd die!

This is the Amazons! I broiled and ate piranhas!

They were pretty good!

Amazing!

You really did walk around the globe!

Well, yeah.

Wasn't it dangerous?

Tina Senpai, you were all alone, right?

I was perfectly fine. It was really safe!

Oh no, I have to get going soon.

Huh, not to forget, I have a souvenir for you all.

Heh? A souvenir?

Photos of the world's trains?

Photos of the world's cosplay idols?

Like I'd have that kinda stuff!

I got this.

Huh?!

Booze that someone who was kind to me along the way made!

Is that alcohol?

Man, that looks really suspicious.

It's got sort of a dangerous color.

Can you drink it, Tina?

How rude!

Well, anyone?

No, I think I'll pass.

M-Me too...

What, you wusses!

That's right.

She took the trouble to bring it back.

Tina-senpai, I'll have some.

Note: The honorific "chin" is a cute form of "chan".

Well said, Tae-chin! Take a huge swig!

Ah, wai- If you drink like that...

Yes?

Huh?

Nothing's wrong with you?

No, not really.

This liquor is very delicious.

Oh, I see. Then, all is well.

You have some too, Kaoru!

Oh, I have to make a phone call.

When I get back, I'll have a glass.

Fine, you don't have to force yourself.

I brought this just for you, Kaoru...

Okay, okay!

You'll be satisfied if I drink it now, right?

See! See!

This! This!

That's normal!

Isn't it amazing?

It's that kinda booze!

Come on! Have some, Suzubi and Satochi!

Like hell we will!

To think that he has not returned by this hour...

Perhaps something happened to him?

Kaoru-dono has his own group of acquaintances.

Now, we should go ahead and eat.

But...

Kaoru-sama.

Ai Yori Aoshi

Oh no, I fell asleep!

Kaoru-sama, I am coming in.

Kaoru-sama!

Kaoru-sama!

Oh, Aoi-chan?

Thank goodness.

What happened to you last night, Kaoru-sama?

You did not even call.

I was very worried about you!

Last night?

What's wrong, Aoi-chan?

Good mornin', Kaoru...

T-Tina!

Why in the world...

W-W-W-Who is this?

Kaoru, who is this really cute girl?

I-I am... I am Kaoru's...

landlord.

Miyabi-san.

Landlord?

Yes, this is Sakuraba Aoi-sama, the estate's landlord.

I am Kagurazaki Miyabi, the manager.

Your relationship with him cannot be revealed.

This is to prevent a scandal within the Sakuraba family.

Yes, I am the landlord.

Aoi-chan.

I see, Ooya-san, huh?

I'm Tina Foster!

Nice to meet you!

What in the world?

Just a greeting. Greeting!

You too now, kanrinin-san.

Oh, you're so cheap.

Tina-san, was it?

It seems you are his schoolmate.

But, were you two together last night?

Last night? Yeah, we were.

The whole time!

Huh!

Tina!

I would like to hear a few details.

That's fine.

Us club members were drinking then.

Yeah, all of us!

Quiet!

Yes.

Please continue.

And Kaoru collapsed from it all!

What a wuss!

Right, Kaoru?

Because of that mystery booze!

And he wouldn't wake up no matter what.

We barely got the address outta him, and I brought him here.

But when I threw him on the floor, I started to feel what I drank...

and I grabbed a nearby futon and fell asleep.

I see. I understand what happened.

If that is the case, nothing could have been done.

However, something like this should never happen again.

Understood?

Y-Yes.

I'm sorry.

Oh, the next room is open!

How lucky!

Eh?!

Ooya-san, kanrinin-san.

I don't have a place to stay right now!

I'll live here starting today!

Huh!

Heh!

Best regards, Ooya-san.

No, not again!

Unfortunately, we are not looking for new tenants now.

What! Don't play hard-to-get!

No means no!

Oh, all right...

I guess I have to give up on living here.

Kaoru-dono!

Ah, yes?

Spending time with your schoolmates is fine.

But, not understanding Aoi-sama's feelings would be troubling.

Aoi-sama was awaiting your return,

and had not eaten last night.

Eh!

Aoi-chan!

Kaoru-sama.

Sorry.

Please do not apologize.

You would never do something that you would be ashamed of.

I believe you.

Aoi-chan.

Sorry.

Kaoru!

T-Tina, what are you doing?

Don't worry.

I traveled around the world like this.

I'm used to it.

That's not the problem!

But I have no place to go!

The fish will be done soon.

Wanna share breakfast?

Come to think of it, I am hungry.

No, this can't go on.

Tina, we need to talk.

What is it, Kaoru?

Tina, I know you don't have a place.

But saying you'll live here...

Whoa. Who are you?

Hey, Tina!

Where'd you come from?

Do you live here?

Then I can see you every day now!

Hey, I'm not done talking!

Tina!

What, Kaoru?

Don't lecture me so much.

Idiot. Stop that, Tina!

Don't be so shy!

Stop it, Tina!

There, there, there.

A-Ah, M-Miyabi-san.

You're enjoying yourselves.

Ah... T-This is, um...

Come on, let go!

What is the meaning of this?

W-Well, Tina was broiling fish...

the cat came, and we ended up like this.

I understand.

I won't ask any more of you.

I will say it. Please step aside.

Whoa, you also got big tits, kanrinin-san!

Tina-san!

Sorry!

Sheesh, what are you...

It's big from the front, too!

Wait, you!

Forgive me!

I will not!

Hey, it's not like they'll shrink!

And how will you be responsible if they do?!

Then in honor of me, Tina Foster, who is starting a new life,

Cheers!

Boy, this is good!

It is rather late already.

I will have you leave tomorrow.

Well, put that aside.

Take a swig, kanrinin-san!

You don't have to tell me. I'll have some.

Oh, you're pretty cool with that, kanrinin-san!

I'll bring out my secret stash!

You still had more of that?

Come on, have a swig!

Miyabi-san!

Don't! That's...

I am all right without your concern, Kaoru-dono.

I have a good idea of how to drink alcohol.

See, I told you so.

I know, Ooya-san.

You wanna hear interesting stories about Kaoru?

Eh?!

Tina, don't you dare!

It was a summer camping trip.

Kaoru passed out then, too.

When I offered him water,

Kaoru said he wanted it mouth-to-mouth.

Don't you start changing the story!

You poured a bucket of water on me while I was asleep!

Oh, you remembered.

That's so boring!

That was a lie just now?

Of course, Aoi-chan.

I see.

Huh, I remember one more story.

When we had our winter camp, we got in an open-air bath.

And he looked at every inch of my body.

That was a heated pool!

And we had swimsuits, and Suzuki and Satou were there!

Kyushu womon can't get married if someone sees her naked!

And I'm telling you that I didn't!

First of all, you're an American!

Huh, I remembered. During the autumn camp...

That's enough already!

We got stranded in the mountain and you were annoyingly screaming that I'd protect Tina!

I said enough!

What? What was that?

When did I say that?

Kaoru-sama!

Kaoru-sama!

Are you all right?

Ah, I...

I was surprised.

You drank so much you blacked out.

Oh, I apologize.

Do you want some water?

No, I am fine.

Um, what of Miyabi-san and Tina-san?

Oh, those two?

Come on...

Come on, kanrinin-san. I can live here, right?

Em... Emm.

All right!

Tina-san...

Eh!

Tina-san knows many thing about you that I'm not aware of.

Aoi-chan.

I apologize.

But, I want to know more about you than anyone else.

Much more.

Because I am not Ooya-san,

but your fiancé.

Aoi-chan.

Let's make memories.

We'll make lots of memories together starting now.

Kaoru-sama.

Okay, Aoi-chan?

Yes.

Kaoru!

Where did you go?

We're gonna drink some more!

Kaoru! Ooya-san!

I'm lonely all by myself.

Looks like we're in a big mess.

But it seems it will be fun.

kono yode ichiban yowai mono wa nani?

この世で一番弱いものは何？

What is the most delicate thing in this world?

sore demo futari wo mamoru tame ni aru

それでも二人を守る為にある

Even so, it is there to protect us.

hoshi no kazu hodo aru kotoba kara

星の数程ある言葉から

Even out of the words as numerous as stars,

anata no koe de kikitakute

あなたの声で聞きたくて

I want to hear it from your voice.

dakara ai dato itte

だから愛だと言って

So, tell me it's love!

sore wa ai dato itte

それは愛だと言って

Tell me that's love!

namo shirenu hana tachito onaji you na futari demo

名も知れぬ花達と同じ様な二人でも

Even though, we're like two anonymous flowers.

koi wo surutte

恋をするって

To fall in love!

totemo tsuyoku narutte

とても強くなるって

To be so strong!

anata ni mo onaji koto wo kanjite hoshii kara

あなたにも同じ事を感じてほしいから

Because I want you to feel the same thing too.

chiisaku hakanai ai wo

小さく儚い愛を

This tiny fleeting love!

Aoi

Kaoru

Aoi

Kaoru

A i Y o r i A o s h i

Preview

Aoi-san, that maid costume you gave me...

What is wrong?

The erruption sound around my bust line...

Next Time

Family Tradition

Ai Yori Aoshi

Ai Yori Aoshi, Family Tradition

Taeko-san, do you like milk?

Yes!