Kizuna Book 4 Part 13 translation KIZUNA by Kazuma Kodaka Book 4 Part 13: pp. 80-110 unofficial translation by Katherine Conventions: regular text: name of speaker and spoken lines italics: thoughts bold: descriptions A shot of the outside of Enjouji and Ranmaru's apartment... Enjouji: I'm ho... Huh!? Ranmaru is sleeping on the floor with a blanket and pillow. Enjouji: Hey! What are you sleeping there for!? Enjouji: You'll catch a cold. Do you feel tired or something? Ranmaru: Rubbing his eyes. Mm... Hm...? You're early. Ranmaru: I was just having a little nap, that's all... Enjouji: Look at me! Do you have a fever!? Ranmaru: What are you going on about? Enjouji: Pressing his forehead against Ranmaru's. I'm worried about you. Mm... I can't tell... (page) Enjouji: Better take your temperature just to make sure. Uh... Where's the thermometer...? Ranmaru: Hugging his pillow. You make such a big deal out of things. Enjouji: Just open your mouth, all right? Ranmaru: Take your own temperature. Enjouji: Hm? Ranmaru: You're acting strange. I think you're the one with the fever. Enjouji: What is that!? Why are you always so damn cold? Ranmaru: You haven't had much to drink, have you? (page) Ranmaru grabs Enjouji's tie and kisses him. Enjouji: ! Ranmaru: Hm... Doesn't seem like you have a fever. Ranmaru: Did you greet me properly? Enjouji: I'm home! Ranmaru: Good. Then let's kiss again. Ranmaru: Only a kiss, mind you. Enjouji: Hm... I see. You're worried you can't handle everything I've been saving up? (page) They kiss. Ranmaru: Mm. Ranmaru: Mm...? Ranmaru: Pounding on Enjouji's back. Mm! Ranmaru: Mmmmmm!! Ranmaru: Finally getting to breathe. Nn... Hah... Ranmaru: Nnn... Ranmaru: Mm... Hah... Ranmaru: You... idiot... Enjouji: What? You said a kiss was okay, didn't you? (page) Enjouji lies with his head on Ranmaru's chest. Enjouji: Do you mind if I stay like this for a little bit? Ranmaru: Holding him. What are you, a little kid? Enjouji: Chuckling. When I lie like this I can hear your heart beating, and it feels good. Enjouji: Closing his eyes sleepily. Let me listen to you a little bit longer, 'kay...? Ranmaru: ...All right... (page) Ranmaru: I want to stay like this for a long time, too. Ranmaru: What I need to protect is right here. I mustn't forget that. I mustn't forget this warmth and this sound... (page) At Kai's apartment. Kai is unlocking his door. A woman steps around the corner. Woman: As Kai looks up in alarm. For a yakuza kid, you're pretty pathetic... (page) Woman: You thought because I'm a woman you just had to threaten me a little and I'd be afraid. Woman: I'm not frightened of you at all... She holds a big knife in both hands. Kai looks more alarmed. Kai: ...... Kai: If this is some yakuza power struggle, killing me isn't going to get you anywhere. (page) Woman: Don't play stupid, you swindler!! Woman: You think you can trick me into paying more and more, but you won't get away with it!! Woman: If you don't wanna get hurt, give it back now!! Woman: I want all the money you've got on you!! Neighbor: Sleepily opening his apartment door. What the hell is this racket?! If you're gonna fight, do it outside! Woman: Brandishing the knife. Shut up! I'll cut you too!! Neighbor: Wha-?! (page) Neighbor: Shutting himself in his apartment. That's one dangerous woman... Neighbor: Wonder if she's serious...? Neighbor: Better call the police! In the hallway again. Woman: Hand it over now!! Woman: Slashing wildly at Kai. I'm not making empty threats!! I'm serious!! (page) She misses Kai and slams into the fire alarm on the wall, breaking the glass. The alarm goes off. Woman: Looking stunned for a moment. ..... Woman: Recovering her previous psycho state. I won't let you get away...! She comes at him again, with the knife raised, and he grabs her wrist. (page) Kai: I don't know what you're babbling about!! Kai: You're acting crazy! Snap out of it!! She chomps down on his hand. Kai: You...! Kai throws her down hard onto the floor. (page) He looks down at her. Kai: This just isn't my day... Kai: As the woman lies motionless. Hey, you okay? Kai: Lifting her shoulder. .....? (page) His hand comes away covered in blood. He lets go of her in shock. Kai: !! Woman: Help... me... Woman: I don't wanna... die... Kai: ..... Woman: Help... (page) The police arrive on the scene and see Kai standing over the body. The fire alarm is still going off. Policemen: ! (page) The woman lies there with the knife in her side. Policemen: (Obviously well trained in standing motionless and staring blankly at crime scenes.) ..... Kai: It's not what you think... Kai: I didn't do anything... Policeman: Raise both your hands, slowly. Other policeman: To the woman. Hang in there, okay? We're calling you an ambulance! (page) Kai: No... I didn't do it...!! (page) Meanwhile, Masa is talking with Tashiro in the hotel room... Masa: I'm well aware that being a bodyguard is not your specialty. But can't you please take the job? Tashiro: Kai bottchan, hmm? He must be very important to your organization. And what is he to you, Araki-san? Someone important? Masa: Closing his eyes. ...Yeah. More important to me than anyone. ...Please, I'm counting on you. Tashiro: Riding off on his bicycle. I thought he was hiding something. My, my, he and the bottchan... Tashiro: Well. What kind of a boy is he...? I'll just have to see for myself! (page) At the police station. Interrogator: You're a stubborn one, aren't you? Just nod your head and this will all be over. Interrogator: Come on, admit it! You did it, didn't you? Kai: Looking beaten up and wearing handcuffs. I... Kai: didn't... do it... (page) Interrogator: Oh...? You didn't? He punches Kai and knocks him out of his chair. (page) Other interrogator: Don't hit him too much where it'll show. It'll make problems later. Interrogator: What the hell does it matter?! The whole world suffers from the trouble these bastards cause! Interrogator: Kicking at Kai. Hey, yakuza bottchan! I'm here to represent all the innocents crying in your shadow! Interrogator: I'm spending my valuable time here so there will be one less of your kind around. Interrogator: Don't keep me waiting. (page) Interrogator: Grabbing Kai by the hair. You need to suffer a little bit. Interrogator: Huh? Interrogator: But I guess with you pond scum it's a badge of honor to do time. Interrogator: I guess daddy will praise you, huh? "Good job, well done." Kai: ........ Interrogator: Huh? I can't hear you. Kai slams the interrogator's head into his knee, breaking the man's glasses. Interrogator: Guh...ah... (page) Kai: You're the pond scum, stupid. Interrogator: Clutching his eye. Uwaaaaahhh! Interrogator: Hiiii-! The other interrogator hauls Kai up by his shirt and slams him into the wall. Other interrogator: To his colleague. You fool, it's 'cause you think of him as a harmless kid you can push around that you get hurt. Kai: ---! Interrogator: Shit...! (page) Other interrogator: To Kai. And you too! Other interrogator: Don't be getting carried away! Other interrogator: Holding a cigarette in front of Kai's eye. Hurry up and spit it out, and things will get easier for you. Interrogator: Fuck! I'm gonna kill you! Other interrogator: You shut up!! Other interrogator: I'm not as nice as him, okay? Well...? Kai: I... Other interrogator: Hn? Kai: didn't do it!! (page) The nice cop is suddenly in the room, gripping the man's hand and forcing him to drop the cigarette. Other interrogator: Ii-! Nice cop: Calmly holding the man immobile with a finger and thumb on his wrist. When did you become such a punk? Other interrogator: Ow ow ow ow! This is a misunderstanding, sir!! Nice cop: I'll take responsibility for this boy. If you don't like it, I don't want to hear it. Nice cop: Otsuki, write out a full account of the way this investigation was carried out. Don't gloss over anything. Kai: Looking hopeful. ...... Other interrogator: But- Wait a moment, sir-!! (page) Nice cop: Fools! What you've done is a criminal offense!! Clear out of here!! Nice cop: Hey! Leave the key to the handcuffs! Other interrogator: Giving it to Otsuki on his way out. Yessir... Kai's handcuffs are removed. Otsuki: Sorry about the rough treatment... Nice cop: Those idiots!! Nice cop: Sagano-kun, are you all right? Nice cop: When we're done here we'll patch you up, okay? (page) The cop sits at the table. Kai stays on the floor. Nice cop: We can't talk like this now can we? Come on, have a seat. Kai: ...... Nice cop: You can press charges against those investigators, but... What do you want to do? Kai: ...Hah... The son of a yakuza boss bringing charges against a police officer? What a joke. Nice cop: There's no question that your family is yakuza. But you aren't, are you? Nice cop: You aren't carrying any drugs, you aren't dealing anything illegal, you haven't caused anyone injury... Nice cop: You sound like a wholesome young student to me. (page) Kai: ....... He gets up and sits in his chair. Kai: So then what? You're gonna believe what I say? Nice cop: The investigation isn't completely finished yet, but I believe you're innocent. Kai: You say that, but you still suspect me, or else I wouldn't be in here. Nice cop: Mm. But I can tell by looking in your eyes. Kai: My eyes? Nice cop: Yes. People who've commit crimes, their conscience shows in their eyes. (page) Nice cop: You're eyes aren't clouded or dark, Nice cop: though they are defiant. Nice cop: So I believe you're innocent. Kai: ...Can I go home tonight? Nice cop: That's right, you can go home pretty soon. Someone should be here to pick you up... Otsuki, will you go check for him? Otsuki: Yes sir. Kai: Good... Masa's come for me... (page) Otsuki: Standing with Kai outside the interrogation room. We'll probably still need to ask you about some details, so stay at home as much as you can. Okay? Kai: ...I'm exhausted... I just wanna be taken home as soon as possible... Tashiro is waiting in the hallway. Tashiro: Wow, they really knocked you around, didn't they? Kai... Sagano-kun? (page) Tashiro: Hi, my name's Tashiro. Tashiro: Holding out his hand. Nice to meet you. Tashiro: As Kai ignores him and looks around. ..... Tashiro: If you're looking for Araki-san, he's not coming. Kai: ?! Tashiro: He sent me instead. Kai looks seriously displeased.