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[Special] In Paris [Summary]

4/21/2014

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**T/N: Seems like I wrote the wrong name for Yui’s mum in the previous chapters. I called her Nanako which is actually Naoko. So I’ll use the correct name in this chapter. Sorry for the mistakes. And because I’m lazy (sorry), I’ll do a summary for this last chapter instead of a full translation.

The chapter begins with the reporters congratulating Yui for winning the best costume award and they commented that it was the same award her mum won in the past. Then a reporter questioned her about her mum’s rumour of getting married which was also news to Yui. She hurried home to interrogate her mum but Naoko denied it, saying that she only went to dine with him once. Yui then thought about her father and all that she knew about him was he’s half Japanese and French and his name is Yasaki Ryu.

She received a letter from Aki inviting her to see her first appearance at Paris Fashion Week and telling her that she’s got some news for Yui too. So Yui went to Paris to see Aki and they met at an after party. Aki was very happy and introduce Yui to her friends. She thanked Yui for coming and Yui did complement her for accomplishing her dream which made Aki filled with tears.

Yui thought that Aki was just a country bumpkin model not long ago but she could achieve the highest stage of modelling in just a year. She viewed her as her serious rival even though they’re work fields are different now.

Aki was shocked about Naoko’s rumour but Yui wasn’t oppose to her mum marrying. Yui then asked Aki who’s the person she wants her to meet and Aki nervously told her that she’s got a boyfriend. Yui was like, huh, that’s it? And wanted to return home but was held back by Aki saying that she told her boyfriend about Yui and he wanted to meet her and that in the past, this guy had worked with Naoko too.  Yui’s response was like “so you’re dating an old fellow?” Aki appointed Yui to meet her tomorrow and ran off leaving Yui thinking why she must encounter this kind of thing when she made her way to Paris as a vacation from her tight schedule. But she admitted that she’s quite interested in the guy who worked with her mum.

The next day, Yui was waiting at a café and Ryu showed up asking her whether she’s Nisato Yui. (T/N: Ryu didn’t mention his name so Yui didn’t know who he really is.) Yui was relieved that the boyfriend was Japanese and looked younger than she’d imagine. She asked about Aki and he said she can’t come. Yui was a bit annoyed and was going to go back but he held her back, asking her to go on a date with him. Just then he dragged her along with him.

They went shopping and Ryu bought lots of stuff for Yui which made her distrust him even more. He asked her whether she had a boyfriend and what’s her type but she cut him off by asking whether he’s serious with Aki and if he hurt her, she won’t let him off easily. Ryu laughed and said that Yui was just as Aki described her to be, gentle and kind, and that she could make to this day because of her. She is blessed to have Yui as a friend. Then they were interrupted by tourists who asked Yui to take a picture for them and Ryu was amazed by Yui’s English. He asked her whether she can speak French but Yui said she couldn’t even though is a quarter French since he dad is half French and Japanese but she’d never met him. Ryu was pretty surprised by the fact. Suddenly Yui felt someone’s presence and started to think that they were stalked.

Next, they went to the Luvre Museum and Yui recalled that was here once to see Paris Fashion Week with her mum. She condemned herself for snatching that dream away from her mum. However, she did think she’s blessed for having a mum who’d sacrifice her chance of living just to give birth to her. “So you’re really the child at that time,” Ryu uttered in deep thought which astonished Yui. At the same time, they were stalked by Aki who dressed up suspiciously and was spotted by a boy causing her to flee.

The scene cut to the park where Yui and Ryu were resting. Ryu was surprise to learn that Aki knew Naoko when nobody had got any news from her since her disappearance after declining from PFW due to her pregnancy. Yui revealed that Naoko had never talked about her days in Paris so Ryu recollected how She was at that time, being looked down and bullied since she’s Asian and stuff, however, she’s never disheartened which made her shine. Ryu’s words struck Yui but the talk was broke off by people fussing about the suspicious person.

Yui and Ryu continued their date at a restaurant and she started to suspect the reason of this rendezvous. And as they parted, Ryu told her to hold on tight to the person important to her and asked her to take care of Naoko. As he walked away, Yui asked for his name. “Yasaki Ryu,” he answered. The name struck her while she was in the middle of a road with a car driving towards her. Ryu and Aki, still dressed up in her stalking clothes, rush to towards Yui.

The scene cut to the hospital where Naoko was annoyed for worrying and making her way to come all the way to Paris just to find that it was a minor injury and Yui blame Aki for making a big fuss. Suddenly, Ryu entered the room while Naoko was asking about Yui life saver which made the two pretty dumbfounded for their encounter. Aki was feeling uneasy and confessed that Ryu wasn’t her boyfriend. He excused for Aki’s lie, saying that it’s was he who fooled Yui, using Aki to set them up. Then he turned towards Naoko and thanked her for giving birth to Yui. He apologised for not being there when he told her he would be her strength. Naoko stop him, saying that he didn’t have to apologise since it was her own choice. She didn’t do it for him. However, Ryu still thought it’s his fault to corner her but one thing he wanted her to believe was that his feelings hadn’t changed. He still love Naoko and their child. Naoko was filled with tears which was the first time Yui saw it. The tears reflected her mum’s loneliness and weakness and she thought that may be Naoko had always love Ryu.

When they returned back to Japan, life was the same for both mother and daughter except that Ryu would e-mail them every now and then. He said he’d be visiting them next month which would be Naoko’s birthday. The story ends with a wedding ring for Naoko and Yui thinking of what she would say to Ryu the next time they meet, “hold on tight to the person dear to you.”

 

T/N: The author said that this chapter was actually the main plot. So actually it was the love story of Ryu and Naoko’s??

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Runway no Koibito The Last Stage [9, END] Translation

5/20/2013

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Raws thanks to Shmook


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The Last Stage

Page 1

Yui: Hey, mum. I’d always wanted to ask you something but I never had the courage to ask because I’m afraid to hear the answer.

MC: Today we have a special guest. I’m a big fan of hers. 

MC2:  She’s a now Japan’s phenomenon. Are you ready to meet her?

Page 2

MC: Nisato Yui-chan

Page 3

Mc: You’ve cut your hair short!

Yui: Yes! I wanted to change my air and also to get into my character.

Mc2: Oh yeah, you’ve got the leading role in the drama series.  (Small text: So cute!)

Yui: Yes! I’m here to promote my new drama.

MC: You’re so direct to the point! (Small text: Haha!) / Right now you’ve been busy with modelling and shooting your drama, so do you get any rest?

Yui: That’s true. Right now I don’t really have time for myself.

Kazuki: Do you want me to bring her here?

Page 4

Kazuki: You haven’t seen her in a while.

Nanako: …Nakai-kun / You don’t need to. It’s not like I’m dying or what.

Kazuki: Is that so?

Nanako: Thanks for visiting me even though you’re busy.

Kazuki: How are you then?

Nanako: Thanks for your concern; I’ll be back to work soon. / The last time that I took leave since I’ve started working in this industry was when I gave birth to Yui. / God might want me to have some rest.

Kazuki: Haha, didn’t expect you to talk about god! (Small text: The wonders of sickness!)

Nanako: What do you take me for?

Page 5

Kazuki: The Terminator?

Nanako: I still have my weak side like any other human. (Small text: That’s rude to say that!) / By the way, you also have some guts in my eyes. / Since you’d dated Yui who doesn’t say out what she really wants, just like me, the Terminator.

Kazuki (thinking): So she does know about us. (Small text: It was a scoop too.)

Nanako: Hey Nakai-kun, whose path is that girl trying to follow?

Page 6

Nanako: The life of Nisato Yui is only in her hands.

Kazuki: One might live for others but not live the life of others.

Nanako: Both Yui and Aki really need to be looked after. / Why can’t they accept each other’s good sides? / By the way, are you really bringing Aki to Africa?

Page 7

Nanako: Don’t joke with me! Aki’s got the talent that can bring her to the world’s stage. / To come this far…

Kazuki: No worries, Nanako-san. You know it best what her answer is.

Staff: Cut!

Page 8

Staff 1: We’ll have a ten minute break!

Staff 2: Yui-san, you’ve got an interview with a magazine.

Staff 3: Huh? A photo session while having a break? Your schedule is sure tight!

Yui (thinking): All these busy schedule is just an excuse. I don’t have the courage to face mum yet. I’ll slowly do what I’m able to do first…

Page 9

Yui (thinking): Because it seems to be the terms I set in order to face mum.

Nanami: Oh Yui!

 Yui: You’ve finished shooting, Nanami?

Nanami: Yup! I thought you had a day off today. (Small text: Long time no see. I didn’t get lots of work.)/ By the way, you’re just roommates for a short while, you wouldn’t take a day off just for that tower gal?

Yui: Huh? What are you talking about?

Nanami: Don’t you know? She’s going to Paris today, isn’t she? That Aki.

Page 10

Staff: Really?

Nanami: Yup! Yesterday she came in to the office to say her goodbyes. Finally, the pain in the neck is gone! It feel much better, right Yui?

Yui: WHEN?

Nanami: Eh.. I ..I don’t know. May be at one.

Yui (thinking): Why?

Page 11

Yui (thinking): Why didn’t you tell me?

Staff: Hi, I’m Yokota, the photographer.  Nice to meet you.

“Why don’t you quit modelling?”

Yui (thinking): I did say bad things to her. / but even if I knew, I’d still be busy with work. / I wouldn’t make it after work. / But it’s not like we won’t see each other for life.

Staff 1: Sorry.

Page 12

Staff 1: Seems like there’s a technical problem here. Please wait a moment.

Staff 2: For how long?

Staff 1: I can’t tell. I’m really sorry.

“I came from Jikusenoshima to be a model.”

“I’m Yanakida Aki, from the same agency.”

“Happy birthday!”

“I really want to walk on the same stage with Yui.”

“Yui”

“You too work hard, Yui!”

“Yui”

Page 13

Yui: I’m sorry, but I’m going out for a while.

Kazuki: Yui! Wanna go for a ride? / Heading to the airport, right?

Page 14

Yui: For heaven’s sake, why didn’t you tell me!

Kazuki: I was told not to tell you. She said that if she sees you, she’ll be lonely and will hesitate.  By the way, is it okay for you to wear that dress out? (Small text: It’ll get dirty.)

Yui: How about you? Are you sure?

Kazuki: About what? (Small text: I’m wearing my clothes though.)

Yui: Aren’t you taking her to Africa?

Kazuki: Oh!

Yui: Don’t “oh” at me. (Small text: Everyone of you are just so feeble).

Kazuki: So do you really think that she would throw away her modelling and follow me?

Page 15

Yui: Nope.

Kazuki: Right?

Yui: Why did you even ask her when you know the answer? That really disturbed her.

Kazuki: I also do have my weak moments. I’m worried whether I’ll be eaten up by the lions or get a bad stomach from drinking the water there. / And you also said that “it has nothing to do to you”.

“Actually it has nothing to do to you!”

Yui: So lame.

Kazuki: Yeah, but…

Page 16

Kazuki: Even if I’ll hesitate, worry, or fail, I don’t care about how I’ll end up. But if I have to forget that feeling of striving, I’d rather go to Africa to not forget it.

Page 17

Kazuki: Ain’t that cool?

Yui: Baka!

Yui: So you’re not sending her off?

Kazuki: Yeah, just say goodbye for me.

Yui: Go and say it yourself.

Kazuki: Just joking, don’t take it seriously.  Hope you’ll meet her.

Page 18

Yui: All along, I can only be like a Panda that calls the customer’s attention that couldn’t even fulfill mum’s dream.

Kazuki: Yui, Nanako-san …

Yui: But, there’re still girls that admire me for being like that. A girl said she wants to be like me. (Thinking: If I could give others a dream, even if it’s a small dream)

Page 19

Yui: I want to shine near them. (Thinking: I’ve went through a lot, but I know that I’ve chosen the right path to be a model and overcome all those doubts.) I won’t deny the past, including breaking up with you.

Page 20

Yui: Because of the past, there’s the me right now!

“Actually you wanted to invite Yui, right?”

Page 21

Kazuki: Huh?

Aki: I know it! That time you saw me crying that’s why you asked me! Plus you’re drunk. / But even it’s a lie, I’m happy.

Kazuki: It’s not a lie.

Aki: Stop it. Wait I’ll want to follow you and you’ll just be disappointed.

Kazuki: May be, cause it’s not like you.

Aki: That really disturbed me to the point that I scream out loud. I didn’t know what’s right to choose but when I think of myself walking on the runway,

Page 22

Aki: Somehow, my heart skipped!

“That’s why I decided to go to Paris.”

Kazuki: May be we are all attracted to that determination of yours, both me

Page 23

Kazuki: And Yui.

“Kazuki: She said her flight is at 1.30 pm.”

Yui: oh god! Where is she!? (Small text: I can’t reach her cell phone and I’m super tired now.)

Yui (thinking): I already came all the way here but I won’t get to meet her?

Aki: Are you alright?

Page25

Aki: YUI!!!!!! How are you?? don’t tell me you’re here to send me off? (Small text: You cut your hair? I couldn’t recognise you!) / I kept this a secret cause I don’t wanna part with tears but still I’m happy.

Yui: I’m here to tell you off a little.

Aki: HUH?

Yui: How dare you shattered all my feelings. You came like a storm, wrecked my world and run off. I despise you. Just get the hell off to Paris or wherever! That’s it.

Aki: That’s not just a little. (Small text: I didn’t hear your scolding for quite sometime!)

Yui: Take care.

Aki: Wait, Yui.

Page 26

Yui: Actually I’ve always been jealous of you. / The you who chase after your dream is really bright. / I’ll try to chase after it too though I’ll won’t be as straightforward as you. Cause finally I’ve found my place where I can stand up right.

Page 27

Yui: Aki, I’m glad to know you. (Thinking: Cause Aki, you’ve made me like myself bit by bit. Therefore,)

Page 28

Aki: We’re friends, right? / We’re still friends, right?

Page 29

An announcement for the passengers for the flight to Paris to board the plane.

Yui: Are you crazy?

Page 30

Yui: We’re gonna be friends “forever”, aren’t we?

Page31

Yui (thinking): Our story has just begun, right?

Yui: Aki has just left, mum.

Page 32

Nanako: Yui..

Yui: So you can come up to the rooftop already? (Small text: Cold >__<)

Nanako: Yeah, I’m so bored to the point that I’ll turn into a fossil.

Yui: When will you be discharge?

Nanako: Probably quite sometime.

Yui: Mum, did you regret withdrawing from Paris Fashion Week?

Page 33

Nanako: A bit since it was what I bet my whole life on.

Yui: Kay, I’m going back.

Nanako: Where are you going? (Small text: So why did you come here for?)

Yui: To work, of course. Who do you think I am?

Nanako: Who then?

Yui: Nisato Yui, Japan’s famous and leading model. Lots of work.

Page 34

Yui: Many people are waiting for me.

Nanako: There’s one thing that I never regretted.

Page 35 - 36

Nanako: To give birth to you, Yui.

Yui (thinking): To live a life that’s me, toward the unknown future… I’ll walk on my own runway.

Page 37

Yui: Mum, Shall we come back and live together?

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Runway no Koibito [Stage 8] Translation

2/11/2013

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Runway no Koibito         Stage 8

Page1

Sfx: Running in hallway / opening door

Aki: NANAKO-SAN!

Page2

Aki: Nanako-san, Nanako-san…

Sfx: Crying

Kazuki: Aki, Calm down!

Aki: Look, Kazuki-san! Nanako-san is…

Kazuki: She’s alright. It’s not fatal! But… / The doctor fears that there might be blood clot in her brain so he admitted her.

Yui (thinking): For mum, the super working woman, to collapse…

Kazuki: Yui / Did you know that Nanako-san collapsed with this same disease when she gave birth to you?

Yui: Huh?

Kazuki: The doctor just told me.

Page3

Kazuki: Nanako-san only had a 50% chance to survive and see you.

Yui: 50%? / That mean’s the other 50% of giving birth to me…

Yui (thinking): Why…

Page4

Yui (thinking): Why would mum risk her life for me …

(T/N: From this part onwards is a flashback of Nanako’s life while she was a model in Paris)

Sign: Audition room

Nanako: I’m Shiina Nanako, from Japan.

Page5

Judges: A Japanese… / Thanks. Next.

The other model: Hey / Bonjour!! we’ve met again!! I went to the same audition! You’re the only Asian around here so it’s easy to remember you.

Nanako (small text): Can’t get what she’s saying.

The other model: Huh! / You’ve came here to Paris all by yourself?

Page6

The other model: Cool! Are you doing good?

Nanako: Not a single bit! I’ve just passed only one audition since I came here.

The other model: Is that so… It’s pretty tough for Asians in this field, especially when you not in any agency.

Nanako (thingking): After being in Paris for quite some months, / I’ve realised that the road to success in Paris isn’t covered with roses, despite the fame I’ve received in Japan. / I’m all alone in a foreign country.  I can’t even speak the language. / But by just thinking of getting nearer to Paris Fashion Week a step or two, / my hopes and dreams surpass all my uneasiness.

Page 7

Nanako: What are you saying!? / I’ve passed this audition. See this signature…

Man: The staff said that they didn’t admit it. Go away or I’ll call the police.

Nanako (thinking): This is too cruel! To cancel on the spot when I’ve finally passed the audition. / At least explain the reason…

Ryu: Could you explain this to her?

Page 8

Ryu (speaking in French): Otherwise I’ll report the fraud. / Where’s the one who’s responsible for this.

Nanako (thinking): Who’s that? / So  fast! I can’t understand what’s he’s saying but he’s helping me right?

Ryu: Everything is fine now!

Nanako (thingking): Japanese?

Ryu: Probably some agency bribed them to use their model. More importantly,

Page 9

Ryu (clearly): When in Europe, you have to stand for your rights if not no one will accept you. / It’s no use to cry.

Nanako: Yes. (small text) You’re right.

Ryu: If there’s anything wrong, contact me. / I’ll help you out.

Page 10

Nanako (thinking): Ryu is half Japanese half French. / He became my important man from then on. / He’s a coordinator. That’s why he knows so many people and always helps me find jobs. / He’s good with organizing and can be trusted as a colleague. / On top of that, I like Ryu. / I started living with him. / Two years had passed since I came to Paris.

Ryu: VOGUE?

Page 11

Nanako: Yes, I’ve got chosen to be on VOGUE’s cover.

Ryu: Awesome! That’s means you’re now among Paris’ top models!

Nanako: Not until I get to walk on Paris Fashion Week’s runway.

Ryu: But you look happy.

Nanako:  Geez, quickly set the table. (small text) I’m done cooking.

Ryu: Yeah, yeah. / Oh, a Kimono. /How old were you when you shoot this ad?

Nanako: Hmm 18 I think. That time I was just a janitor. (small text) Why are you looking at these old stuffs.

Ryu: Janitor?

Nanako: Yeah cleaning and maintaining. Those kind of labour jobs.

(On the cover): Big thanks sale.

Page12

Nanako: At that time … I didn’t know my dreams. / Because my family was poor, after graduating, I quickly find a job. Life was tough. / Then I got a chance to model.

Ryu: So you became attracted to this world?

Nanako: But everyone looked down on me. A tall country bum like me wouldn’t last in the modelling world.

Ryu: Ah. FanFan’s cover.

Nanako: I got the chance to come to Paris because of this magazine’s project. / I could never ever forget the splendor of Paris Fashion Week.

Page13

Nanako: While flying back, I told myself / “one day I will walk on that runway.” / ha! Sound’s absurd, isn’t it? I thought so…

Ryu: Je t’aime (I love you) (T/N: ,,-____-,, blushes)

Page14

Nanako (thinking): I was so happy. / My relationship with Ryu and my work were going well. / I truly thought I made the right choice coming to Paris.

Phone-san: Congratulations Ms. Shiina! / You are picked to walk in Paris Fashion Week. / About the schedule…

Nanako (thinking): I’ve been picked…

Page 14

Nanako (thinking): I’m really going to Paris Fashion Week

Phone-san: Hello?

Nanako: Oh! Yes….

Phone-san: Hello?

Nanako: Ryu

Ryu: Hey, welcome back.

Nanako: Seems like I’m pregnant.

Ryu: Hmm pregnant…

Page15

HUGS!

Ryu: REALLY?

Nanako: If the result on pregnancy test kit is correct…

Ryu: Bravo! You’re great! / We’ll have to celebrate! / (small text): Good! / What do you want to eat? / (small text): Can you eat?  / Oh, We’ll have to contact your parents first.

Nanako: I’ve got picked to walk in Paris Fashion Week too.

Page 16

Ryu: When…

Nanako: Next seven months.

Ryu: What do you want to do?

Nanako: I don’t know. How bout you?

Ryu: My answer is clear. / I just want to stay with you forever.

Page 17

Nanako: That’s cheating.

Ryu: Ha ha! Even though I’m like this, I do know what’s the most important for me.

Nanako (thinking): I know that deeply in Ryu’s heart, he wants me to keep the baby. / As for me, nothing can make me happier than to know this … but

Ryu: Nanako, what are these luggage? / Where are you going this late?

Nanako: I’m leaving this place.

Page 18

Nanako: I’m going to live on my own.

Ryu: What? / Wait! Why?

Nanako: I can’t just throw away my dreams. / I’m happy when I think about making a family with you. / but if I give birth to the baby, I will surely loathe it. / I have bet all my life, my everything, to go to Paris Fashion Week!

Ryu: I know!

Page 19

Ryu: I know how much effort you put to get to this point! I love that part of you. That’s why I want to stay by your side. / So whatever choice you make, I won’t blame you!

Nanako: That’s why it hurts. / Goodbye…

Nanako (thinking): Ever since I decided not to keep the baby, it hurts so much to be with Ryu. / I can’t fulfill Ryu’s desires.

Page 20

Nanako (thinking): I suffer because of my selfishness and because of Ryu’s kindness. / But I just couldn’t bring myself to the hospital. / Even when I’m running short of time…

Staff: I’m going to adjust the size of dress to fit each model. / Eh? Nanako, your tummy …

Page 21

Staff: Are you …? / Seems like you’re not fit for this year’s fashion week anymore.

Nanako: What am I doing…

Nanako (thinking): Ah… my head hurts. I must be thinking too much. / Why am I hesitating?

Page 22

Nanako (thinking): When I awoke, I was already in the hospital. I got a thorough check up by an aged doctor that happens to be an obstetrician too.

Doctor: This is the head, the legs and the umbilical cord.

Page 23

Nanako: This is … the baby…

Doctor: Yes. Your baby is healthy. / but… / Ms. Shiina, have you heard of the case of developing high blood pressure after pregnancy which cause a brain hemorrhage? / It’s a case that happens to one in every 40,000 woman.

Nanako: Don’t tell me that I’m the one…

Doctor: Diagnosing the disease in an early stage, we can operate you and safe your life. But the worst case scenario is / there might be a brain hemorrhage and you might lose your life. / … / I’m talking about the case that there’s a brain hemorrhage.

Page 24

Doctor: Seeing the figures, the mortality rate is 40%.

Nanako (thinking): 40%...

Doctor: There might have some side effects after the operation. / Do your parents have any congenital disease?

Nanako: My parents are divorced since I was a kid and I haven’t met my father since then.  But my mum… / She died of stroke.

Doctor: Is that so….

Page 25

Doctor: I think you should give up about the baby. / If there’s a brain hemorrhage, your chance to survive is less than half.

Sfx: Ding-dong / Running away / Door opens

Nanako: Ryu…

Page 26

Ryu: Who’s that?

Girl: Nobody.

Ryu: By the way, are you going to sleep over again?

Girl: Then you should quickly explain it to mum and dad, bro! / Why must they stop me from marrying Eric! This is frustrating!

Nanako (thinking): Good…

Page 27

Doctor’s words: Your chance to survive is less than half.

Nanako: In the first place, I’ve decided not to give birth. Moreover, I can quickly get back to work. / Right now it’s not too late to still get the job back. / My dreams to walk in Paris Fashion Week will still…

Doctor’s words: This the head, the leg and the umbilical cord.

Nanako (thinking): The answer is clear.

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Nanako (thinking): The answer…

Nanako: I’m sorry. I want to see you. / I really want to see you. / But it’ll cost my life.

Nanako (thinking): Sorry, Sorry.

Sfx: Baby kicking

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Nanako: She kicked.

Nanako (thinking): She’s alive. / The only one who can safe this life is me. Even though the death risk is  50%  / NO / The chance to SURVIVE and see this baby is 50%.

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Nanako (thinking): It’s alright. It’s not that I’m alone.

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Nanako: May be you are the gift that comes from Paris Fashion Week.

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Sign: Surgery Room

Older girl: Kyaaa! Yu yu Yui-san!? / Are you the Yui, the model?

Yui: … Yes.

Older girl: Kyaaa! The real Yui! Never thought I’d meet you in such a place! / We are your fans!

Little girl: I’ve always ask Hina-neechan to braid my hair every night / so that I’ll have curly hair like yours!!

Yui (thinking): So cute… (small text): like a doll?

Little girl: Does it suit me? Does it suit me?

Older girl: She’s my roommate. I’ve been telling her about you and now she’s become your fan too.

Little girl: After the operation, when I’m discharged, Mummy is going to buy me cute dresses.

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Little girl: And when I grow older, I’m going to be a model like you!

Older girl: Ah, Yui-san, can you shake her hand?

Little girl: Let’s shake hands.

Yui remembering Aki’s words: One day I’m going to stand beside you.

Headlines: Nigata Yui will surely be the star of Japan Fashion Week.

Kazuki’s words: A bit of grumbling won’t shutter the dreams of your fans!

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Yui remembering Kazuki’s words: Nanako-san’s chance to survive to see you is 50%.

Older girl (small text): I’m glad for you. // Little girl: Hee hee

Yui remembering Nanko’s words: …That is the runway.

Yui: Thanks…

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Yui: Thank you very much.

Nanako’s words: Thank you for being born into this world.

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Runway no Koibito [Stage 7] Translation

1/19/2013

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Stage 7

Page1

How many times have I wished that when I wake up, all these were just a dream?

Nurse: You’re up, Nigata-san?

Page2

Nurse: How are you feeling? I’ll remove the IV drip.

Yui: …Is this the hospital?

Nurse: Can’t you remember? You’ve fallen from the stairs cause of anemia. / The doctor said it’s because of stress and lack of rest. / You have slept for a whole day. Even though you’re very busy, you must get some rest. / If you’re feeling better, you may be discharge.

Yui (thinking): …Right / I was in the middle of shooting Shiseikan’s testing ad … then…

Page3

Sfx: Hurt

Nurse: Are you alright? You’ve got a sprain. Try not to move about too much.

Yui (thinking): The pain in my ankle pulls me back to reality. / Why did I fall down? / It’s true that I haven’t slept well lately. / But it’s not just that.

Page4

Yui (thinking): The reason behind is…

Words on the magazine: Let’s go to Africa!

Aki recalling Kazuki’s words:  Wanna come with me to Africa?

Nanako: Aki

Page5

Aki: T…Thanks for your hard work today, Nanako-san.

Nanako: I’ll have the usual.

Waitress (small text): Yes, ma’am.

Nanako: Sorry to make you wait, Aki.

Aki: Not at all! I’ve just reached here too. (small text): It’s alright!

Nanako: Okay then, / Congratulations for your first advertisement!

Aki: T….Thank you.

Page6

Aki: Wow! What is this? It’s super yummy! (small text): Meat???

Nanako: I’ve just talked to the president about starting up my own agency and he’s okay with it.

Aki: Really?  
Nanako: Yes, he’s even going to invest in my new agency.

Aki: That’s just great! Congrats!

Sfx: Claps hands

Nanako: What are you saying / I can’t truly say I’ve split off if I accept his proposal. / It’s like still depending on the president.

Aki: It’s true. (small text): It’s the adult world.

Nanako: By the way,

Page7

Nanako: Did you sent anything to Paris?

Aki: Eh... Paris?

Nanako: “VOGUE PARIS” / the modeling agency from Paris contacted / and asked whether you’re interested to work with them.

Aki (recalling): Just trying to send my composite (T/N: portfolio? – I’m not sure) and a cover letter to VOGUE in Paris.

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Aki: WHAT!!! / Me … Paris??

Nanako: I’ve miscalculated. / I’ve planned to make you my top model for the new agency.

Aki: Right … / Now is your crucial time …

Nanako: Go.

Page9

Nanako: It’s your chance to outshine on the world stage.

Page10

Nanako: What now?

Aki: I…I’m sorry … You’ve been so good to me …

Nanako: Didn’t I say not to worry about me…

Aki: I’ve been hesitating. / Whether or not to quit modelling.

Nanako: Quit…

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Nanako: Why?

Aki: The man I love is leaving Japan.

Nanako: So?

Aki: H…He asked me to go with him…

Nanako: This is absurd! / You can’t find a chance like this again. / Going to Paris is a peak spot in every model’s career. / Your life will totally change! / For god’s sake, / none of you satisfy me. / Both you and Yui.

Page12

Aki: Yui…? / What did she do? / Is it about the advertisement? Is she upset to have lost to someone like me till she…

Nanako: Lost? / No, she didn’t lose. She just didn’t get to shoot the testing ad. / It’s usual that she didn’t get chosen. You don’t have to worry…

Aki: Why? / I’ve met her at the shooting location! We still talked together…

Page13

Kazuki: Injured?

Assistant1: Yup. Seems like she fell from the stairs while shooting.

Assistant2: Really? Is she seriously injured?

Assistant1: Hmm, just a sprain but seems like she has been cancelled for tomorrow’s outdoor shooting.

People at the bg (Small text): We’re done. / Laughing

Assistant1: Didn’t you know?

Assistant2: You don’t have to hide it. Everyone knows that you guys are all lovey dovey.

Kazuki: It’s not like that …

Small text: Yeah…yeah

Sfx: Phone ringing

Page14

Incoming call: Shina Nanako

Little girl: Mummy, What’s this smell? / You smell so nice. / Is this the smell of washed clothes? / The fabric softener?

  Page15

Yui: It’s Chanel no5.

Yui (thinking): What will mum say if I haven’t chosen this path to become a model?

Little Yui: Wow!

Page16

Little Yui: Mummy, It’s so beautiful. Everything is so glamourous.

Nanako: Yui, Paris Fashion Week is the peak of all fashion shows.

Little Yui: the peak of all?

Nanako: Yes, the top of the world.

Little Yui: Hmm / It’s like walking in the light… / It’s beautiful, isn’t it. Mummy…

Nanako: Yeah… It is.

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Nanako: That … is called the runway.

Yui (thinking): Mum’s dream is on that runway. / At that time I wasn’t really sure but thought that may be mum wants me to become a model. / I struggle to fulfill her dream.

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Yui (thinking): I’ve always been afraid that mum regretted to give up on Paris Fashion Week just because of me. / And regretted to have given birth to me. / However, I’m not made for the fashion world. / I can’t pursuit mum’s dreams. / Why isn’t it me? / Why is it someone who’s not even her fresh and blood like Aki…

Aki: YUI!

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Blank

Page20

Sfx: Aki: panting

Page21

Aki: Finally found you, Yui! I’ve been calling you!

Yui: Oh… I left my hand phone at home …

Aki: How are you? Did you get any wounds? Can you walk?

Yui: I just sprain my ankle.

Aki: Is it painful?

Yui: You’re too noisy. Don’t bother with me.

Aki: I can’t leave you alone!

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Aki: Sorry, I’ve just heard about your accident from Nanako-san. / I was so shocked. / Do you need help? / I can help clean up …

Yui: Are you crazy? / This injury, / it was all on purpose.

Aki: Huh? On purpose … / Why … / don’t tell me …

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Aki: You didn’t want to lose.

Yui: I didn’t want to do this job in the first place! / Modelling is not what I want to be. / I did it just to defeat mum.

Aki: What are you saying…

Yui: You don’t have to mull over it. / Isn’t it because of my injury that you’ve got the offer?

Page24

Aki: Hello, is this Shiseikan?

Yui: Wait… What are you doing?

Aki: Turning down the ad offer obviously!

Sfx: click

Yui: WHAT?

Yui:  Aren’t we… / (small text): Give it back!

Page25

Yui: Aren’t we … friends … / Even if I won, / I can’t bring myself to be glad / if I have to trampled on you.

Yui (thinking): …. Are you pitying me?

Yui: So you’re saying that you’re never serious with modeling?

Aki: I’m serious! I’ve put my all into this career.

Yui: Then

Aki: But / I can’t decide …. everything is important… / friends, love, dreams… / So what? / Is it bad that I don’t want to lose you..? / The man I love … Kazuki-san is also going to Africa…

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Aki: Is it wrong that I don’t want to be separated from him…?

Nanako: …. Sorry to call you out abruptly.

Kazuki: It’s alright.

Nanako: Take a seat. Want some coffee?

Kazuki: Yes please. / So what do you want to talk to me?

Nanako: You’re leaving Japan, Nakai-kun?

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Kazuki: Yeah, I’m going to Africa. /The news sure travels fast. / … so why…

Yui or Nanako(thinking): There is something that I truly desire / no matter what’s the cost. / I can do anything / to become a top model.

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Sfx: clash

Yui: If you think that you can have everything your way, you’re mistaken! / If you can’t choose modeling that means it’s just worthless to you! / The dream you’ve share with me is just bull shit! (T/N: please change it to any nicer word than BS. Thanks)

Page29

Yui: Can you declare that you can toss your career and never regret over it later?

Yui (thinking): You have everything that I yearn for / the talent / that I can never achieve.

Yui: The modelling world is not that simple. / If you can’t even deal with it…

Page30

Yui: You can just quit!

Yui (thinking): How relieve I’d be if I could do it too.

Page31

Yui (thinking): But / I can’t. / No matter how, I can’t throw modelling away. / For me, modelling / does it only gives me pain?

Sfx: Incoming call from Kazuki-san

Kazuki (from the phone): Hello?

Page32

Aki: HUH? / Wait… / Hello … Kazuki-san? Right now… Huh? Yui? / YUI!!

Page33

Aki: … ko / Nanako-san has collapse!

END J

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Runway no Koibito [Stage 6 a & b]

10/21/2012

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Runway Lovers – chapter 6 (a)

‘I have something I need to talk to you about’ said Katsuki to Yui. Before he could say anything, they were interrupted by some ongoing discussion of the staff at the background. They were startled and Katsuki casually disregarded the topic and talked about something else. ‘You haven’t return to the apartment once after the incident at Tokyo Collection’s fashion show, right?’ asked Katsuki. ‘… you heard of this from… Aki?’ replied Yui. ‘She’s worried. She couldn’t get you through phone either, send her a text, will you? She’s your friend after all. I don’t know what happened but…’ Suddenly, Yui threw a fit and said she doesn’t need Katsuki to pretend as though he cares or what not. ‘I’m not a child. Thanks for your concern but NO THANKS,’ said Yui. ‘Cause it has nothing to do with you!’ Katsuki was slightly taken back by Yui’s word. He apologized daintily and admits it wasn’t his intention to stuck a nose into her business. Then, Katsuki left.

Whether it’s jealousy, impatient, hesitation or pride, it’s just too much to handle, thought Katsuki to himself. ‘Let’s get a drink after work! Say, have you decided on that matter?’ Meanwhile, Yui gloomily walks home while thinking about what her mother told her before. Maybe it is better to keep a distance with Aki afterall, she thought to herself. Yui came home to an empty house, just a Christmas hat forlornly left at the corner of the living room. Memories and memories started overflowing Yui. There was a note on the Christmas hat :

[To Yui,

From today onwards, I will be moving in to the dorms. Although we spent a short time together, thank you for everything.

Yui, I am really lucky to have met you. You look much prettier in person. So this is what a Charima model looks like… Thank you…]

Yui went through a flashback of the time they used to spend together. She wanted to give Aki a call but gave up the idea. [Aki, I do not hate you, I’m just too scared to face the truth.]

Runway Lovers – chapter 6 (b)

Aki, dressed like an office lady, is late for an appointment and rushes down the stairs. But actually she was only acting for a commercial. ‘Good work!’ ‘Are you sure this is your first time? You were amazing,’ said the director. ‘I was really nervous,’ said Aki. Yui, on the other hand, saw everything. Aki realizes Yui and called out to her. ‘Yui, how have you been? Are you ok?’. The situation went awkward. A moment later, Yui was called to stand by for her commercial.

‘Ganbatte Yui!’ Aki called out. Aki smiled cheerfully waving at Yui to give her best. The director handed a script regarding the commercial. ‘Basically it’s the same as what Aki did before, alright?’ ‘Lights ON!’, ‘Camera, Ready?’, ‘And, ACTION! Take One.’ Yui was still day dreaming about what her mother told her. And suddenly…….. ‘Yui-chan!!?’

‘WHAT? Fall off the stairs?’ ‘How’s her condition?’ ‘So far it’s stable.’

‘What was the reason?’

‘Doctor said she was fatigue and needed rest. She might not be able to work on the commercial for the time being.’

‘The commercial’s main character, huh?’

The director of the commercial company is discussing whether to recruit Yui or Aki for the main character for the commercial. Aki was the main model during the Tokyo Collection. Even the experts from overseas said she has great potential in her.

‘What’s the audience target for this commercial?’ said the director. ‘Young teenage girls,’ replied a staff. ‘Yes, the target audience are not fashion experts, they just want to be like Yui, right?....’

Yui had fallen asleep in the hospital bed when her mother came to visit her. Suddenly, she feels all stressed up…

Aki bumped into Katsuki sitting near the bushes where she took her shooting. She was startled, so was Katsuki. Aki asked what Katsuki was doing, and he replied ‘I came to see you of course’ in a flirtatious manner which ended up was just a dumb joke. Aki flushed. Katsuki seems a little bit drunk. ‘Did you made it for the commercial?’ Katsuki asked dully. ‘Yes,’ replied Aki. Katsuki was happy for Aki but she doesn’t feel so herself. She is more worried about Yui’s feelings than her own.

‘I’m…. leaving to Afrika soon…’ said Katsuki. The news got Aki off guard, she was too shock to even replied. Then, it started to rain. Aki’s tears started falling like the raindrops. Katsuki felt the change of the atmosphere and sadly turned his face away. ‘will I be able to see you again?’

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Runway no Koibito 08 [Stage 5] Summary

9/10/2012

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Yui was given the bad news. She has to fight with Aki (her housemate) for the CM model representative. A shock to her indeed since her career has always been ascending steadily (before Aki was spotted). Her mother, coldly and calmly, conveyed the news to Yui. ‘As expected of such a huge CM company. They are very careful with each pick,’ said Yui. ‘Now you understand, there’s no such thing as real friends in our realm. Only the fittest can survive. We are all rivals in disguise.’ Said Yui’s mother. ‘Will I be able to win?’ thought Yui for a moment. Yui acknowledges that Aki has talent and has been spotted by various parties. Me? I’m nothing but a Idol model people adores. Yui’s mother advises her to be prepared because the battle has just begin.

‘I want Aki to move out from your apartment. I’m separating the both of you,’ said Naoko.

The next day, Yui showed up for her usual photo shooting session. This time, with another male model. ‘Say, I’ve been totally excited to meet you, Yui,’ said the male model. ‘Even at first sight, I’m already much fond of you. What say we hang out for a little while after this ends?’. Yui didn’t show much interest or was she paying a lot of attention to what was being said. So the male model took advantage and step up to her, push her closely by the wall and adjacent his body to her.

BOINK~!! ‘Sorry, my bad! Are you alright?’ Katsuki appeared behind them and Yui was saved. Katsuki halfheartedly apologized and dragged Yui out of the scene with the excuse somebody from the studio was looking frantically for her. Yui left with Katsuki only to find out that it was a plot after all, to save her.

Katsuki got very upset. He lectured Yui. ‘How could you so easily believe other guys? Don’t be poisoned by their words just like that , for god sake!’ ‘You’re one to say….’ Replied Yui. Yui is thankful for Katsuki’s kind gestures but can’t help wonder why it’s even necessary. Why does Katsuki still treat her so well. Suddenly, Katsuki grabbed hold of Yui’s arm and said ‘I have something important to tell you, Yui.’

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Runway no Koibito 07 [Stage 4] Summary

8/19/2012

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Runway Lovers 4

Finally, the long awaited Tokyo Collection Show is about to begin. Anxiety is flooding the hearts of the audience and spectators. The backstage is as busy as ever with on-going preparations at every corner.

Yui is in her booth getting ready with her makeup. She was in deep thoughts about what her mother had said earlier ‘the campaign in which you’ll be appearing has put your name on hold’’. ‘If things continue the way it is, I’m going to lose to Aki….and I don’t want that. Not to Aki!’

The show finally begun and everyone’s long awaited model, Yui made her appearance on stage and rock the crowd. ‘She’s so pretty!! She looks perfec!! Stunning!!, the audience cheered for her. ‘I’m not over yet. I still have it in me,’ thought Yui.

Meanwhile, Aki was getting ready to make her first appearance on the show. Aki indeed has the talent in her to be a super model but Yui would not give up so easily either. Soon, the show came to its finale and the top model, Yui made another appearance with Kaz’s final product. However, before the show came to its end, there was another surprise. The announcer called upon Aki who was made to bring forward Kaz’s finest piece of work. The crowd was dazzled. Yui thought the spotlight had been taken off from her and she accidentally stepped on her dress and tripped.

The show was over and Kaz came over to Aki congratulating her on a wonderful success. Yui on the other hand bumped into the producer of the Tokyo Collection and apologized for the mistake she made on stage. ‘It’s alright. The sponsors were really happy with the show. The fall was at a perfect timing.’ Yui was overly shocked to hear that. ‘So… that’s what It’s about. Nobody cared.’

Yui decided to leave the arena. She was in tears. Just when she was about to exit, she saw Kazuki… ‘Where are you crying?’ asked Kazuki to Aki. Apparently, Aki was already in the hall way and she too was crying. Her tears were tears of over joy. Kazuki gave his compliments to Aki’s hard work. ‘You’ll definitely be a great model,’ said Katsuki. ‘Really? I’m so happy to hear that!’ replied Aki before she launch forward and wrapped her arms around Katsuki. Yui walked away and somehow Katsuki felt a presence just left. Aki told Katsuki about Yui’s fall and was worried about her.

On the other hand, Yui receives an interview from the press. She put on a strong smile regardless of what had happened. The following day at work, the staffs were talking about Yui’s coverage on the magazines and how she had nailed the Tokyo Collection really well. However, Yui knew deep inside it was not true. She had lost, lost something her mother holds most precious, her mother’s dream.

Yui’s mother was in her office, reading about the Aki’s talent, recognized by world’s expert in the modeling industry. She couldn’t wait a moment longer and called the CM company. ‘I’d like to know who’s the appropriate model you would pick to represent your commercial?.... Between Niizato Yui and Yanagida Aki’

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Runway no Koibito 06 [Stage 3] Summary

6/22/2012

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Runway Lovers (Stage 3)

This episode kicks starts with other amateur models being overly jealous of Aki’s sudden good achievements, including being one of the selected models to walk the Tokyo Collection runway. As usual, Aki did wasn’t bothered by all the rumors. Her ultimate goal was to be one of the World’s Leading Top Model. Meanwhile, Nanami (an amateur model who’s jealousy got the best of her) started making phones calls and pulling strings to ruin Aki’s career. Yui on the other hand was caught up with in her thoughts. She couldn’t believe she did not make the cut for the Paris Collection.

Aki caught up with Yui on the street. She was very excited about her career ahead she even mentioned about Yui’s mother (Naoko) moving out of her agency to start a new one on her own (obviously she had no idea Yui has no clue about it). Yui was totally taken aback by the news and immediately stormed to her mother’s office to confront her of this piece of news. Her mother was openly honest when confronted. ‘I’m bringing Aki with me, you stay here with this Agency’, Naoko said. ‘Please give it your best’. Naoko was cold and expressionless when she said it, which tore Yui apart inside. ‘Why……?’ asked Yui. ‘You mean why I am unwilling to take my own daughter instead?’ replied Naoko. ‘You know very well I’m not a person who would jeopardize my business for family ties’, said Naoko.

Naoko continues ‘the campaign in which you’ll be appearing has put your name on hold’. ‘What?’ ‘The take was by Tokyo Collection’, said Naoko. She continued ‘In other words, if Tokyo Collection were to find a better model….’ Yui was very shocked at the thought of being replaced by other models. To appear as the model for the cosmetic world will bring about a huge fashion wave.  Yui’s fear was to be overtaken by Aki. And if this continues, she might as well be heading towards doomsday.

Just when Yui’s storms out of her mother’s office, she bumped into one of  Tokyo Collection’s producer. He had a call just a while ago and it was regarding Aki’s past. When he saw Yui, he wanted to confirm the rumors. Although it wasn’t in his hands to choose the models but if Aki were a troubled girl, it will bring a bad reputation to the entire industries.  (Yui’s reply was not entirely reveal).

Aki came home drunk that night, laughing and crying. ‘They say my image doesn’t fit the show’ said Aki. ‘I was disqualified….’ And fell asleep. Aki shed tears in her sleep and this touched Yui. Yui didn’t mean for this to happen to Aki. The next morning Yui hurriedly to the studio to meet the Producer. She came across Nanami  there. But before she could say a word, Naoko came walking in. She looked stern and agitated. ‘I didn’t realize you would sort to such lowly tactics to outcast Aki’, said Naoko to Yui before walking out from the studio. Yui tried to explain but was not given the chance.

Yui’s ex meet Yui is a bar drinking and joined her. Yui’s feels guilty for not covering for Aki’s attitude. All she said was ‘I do not really know much about Aki.’ She thought she caused Aki’s to be disqualified from the Tokyo Collection. Katsuki was surprised at Yui’s reaction. ‘I’d thought you’d say something like ‘it’s not my problem’ but that was pretty shocking’, Katsuki said. ‘I rarely see this expression on you, Yui. You were always so independent’, Katsuki said. ‘And when you start to drink…’, continued Katsuki. ‘Katsuki! I’m …..’ just when Yui wanted to express her feelings, their conversation were interrupted by a call from Aki. Katsuki left to talk on the phone for a while. When he returned, Yui was already gone.

‘If things continue to be the way it is, I’ll lost to Aki one day. Everyone prefers Aki over me. Just like that I’m going to be just another model’….

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Runway no Koibito 05 [Stage 2] Summary

4/16/2012

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The story started off with Yui reminisces her lonely past. Although she had a mother, It’s as though she never had one. She has been seeking for love for a very long time.

Yui always receives many compliments from her friends and co-workers she used to work for in high school. However, people would always compare her with her mother. They would say things like : ‘As expected. The daughter of an Ex-top model, Naoko-san.’ She lived in her mother’s shadow. Nonetheless, during those times, she had Kazuki by her side. He was a photographer of the school magazine she worked for.

Kazuki would follow her wherever she goes and is willing to fulfill her dreams. Kazuki was very sweet because he actually bought tickets to go to Hokkaido with Yui. Yui did mentioned she has always wanted to visit Hokkaido. During her tough times, when she was trying out for show modeling, Kazuki continued to support her. They had many good memories together. However, in order to succeed as a top model. She needed to focus more. She confessed to herself that she still have feelings for Kazuki and really want to go back to him. But it was impossible now (she thought Kazuki and Aki are dating).

Yui woke up to see Aki by the door getting ready to leave. Yui had just came back from London and the both of them haven’t talk after the last incident. Yui doesn’t want to talk about the incident that happened before so she quickly changed their conversation topic. She wished Aki good luck in her training.

Yui got ready to leave for work. While on her way, she met Kazuki (obviously it was an awkward moment since she thinks Aki is dating him). Kazuki asked : ‘So you came back from overseas. Are you off today?’ Yui : ‘No. Working.’ Kazuki : ‘As expected from a top class model. Working so diligently.’ Kazuki was really sweet and nice to her, offering her a ride. Kazuki : “So where are you headed today? S-Star? Or the Publication House?”

Yui felt weird that Kazuki was being so nice to her. In the end, she refused his kindness by giving an excuse that sounded like : “The weather is really good today so I’d like to walk instead.” Kazuki wished her farewell and went on. Soon after, she started questioning Kazuki’s character about being overly friendly or maybe has always been a little too friendly around everyone.

While day dreaming, Yui accidentally bumped into someone and dropped her bag. While she picks up her stuff, it shows that she had an appointment on Thursday (18th) at the Publication House. (what the picture was trying to show was that Kazuki knows Yui’s really well, even her schedule. This is in fact very doubtful of his character given he doesn’t have feelings for her, or maybe he still does.)

Yui arrives at  work and started having little chats with her model friends. They mentioned that Kaz, a prominent young designer from France, is here in Tokyo looking to recruit runway models for the upcoming France Collection. Yui was struck by this piece of information. Her dream is to be on the runway stage for France Collection, partly because she wanted to gain her mother’s recognition. Rumour has it that Aki had passed the selection. *BAM* Double whammy for Yui because she couldn’t imagine a newbie like Aki would actually get accepted into such major event like France Collection.

Yui meets up with her mother to request for an audition. As usual, her mother, with no expression whatsoever, agreed. However, her words was cold, ‘You want to try out for the audition? Be my guest.’ Yui didn’t understand why her mother treats her so coldly. It is as though Naoko knows Yui would never get through the audition. Yui did not give up though. She started to work for her goal.

On the day of the audition, Yui’s entrance to the audition shocked many. People would look at her and half expected her to be the crème de la crème. “No doubt she would be selected”, many would say. Before her stage audition, Yui was chatting with her fello mates. Suddenly she slipped by them and headed to the bathroom where she saw Aki sitting alone by the side, whispering to herself ‘Never fail no matter what.’ That phrase brought Yui back to the past because Kazuki had said the very same thing to her before.

Soon after, she was called on to the stage for her audition. The crowd loved her, everyone thinks she’s pretty and very talented. When she stood on stage, she remembered the times when Kazuki was by her side, encouraging her. However, all has changed since Kazuki is by Aki’s side now, she thought to herself. Everything went well on stage, everything except Kaz’s gaze. He wouldn’t even bother to flinch at her the moment she got on stage.

When everything was over, people are eager to know of Kaz selection for The France Collection. Reporters would think that Yui has definitely obtained a green card. On the contrary, Kaz thinks that Yui is quite amazing, but just not amazing enough to be on the runway for The France Collection. His final decision was revealed when he pointed to the picture of Aki and said ‘I’ve found you!’

Naoko was informed of Kaz’s decision thus Aki was immediately called to the office. Aki came in Naoko’s office, half asleep, before she received the good news that she passed Kaz’s audition. She was overwhelm with excitement and she couldn’t stop saying ‘SUGOI!!’ Aki thought her lifelong dream will finally be realized that she’ll be able to stand on stage, side by side, with Yui.

On the other hand, Yui, was getting ready for her work when she suddenly receives a call from her mother, Naoko. ‘This is it. This is faith calling out to me’, Yui thought to herself.

Chapter end.

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Runway no Koibito [Stage 1] Translation

3/20/2012

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Nizato Yui – Japan’s No.1 most admired charismatic model. Became a model in order to seek her mother’s recognition.

Yanagida Aki – was scouted by Naoko. Her aim is to become a model and so she moved to the big city. Lives together with Yuri.

Nagai Katsuki – Famous cameraman and former boyfriend to Yuri. Was the person who discovered Aki and promoted her to Naoko

Shiina Naoko – Yuri’s mother. Was formerly a top model but retired after giving birth. Now, a highly capable manger of a modeling agency.

Story

The former top model, Yuri’s mother, decided to retire after giving birth to Yuri. In order to o gain her mother’s recognition, who retire partly because of Yuri’s existence, Yuri strive to become a charisma model. However, her dream was to become a ‘show model’. One day, Yuri became housemates with the up-rising model, Aki. Initially, Aki’s overly freedom seeking and controllable attitude was too much to handle, but in order to achieve her dream, she learnt to accept it. Nonetheless , when Yuri realized her ex-boyfriend Katsuki, the cameraman, was the one who undiscovered Aki and sold her to Yuri’s mother for reasons such as having talent to become a  ‘show model’, Yuri starts to feel the uneasiness rising.

1.
[One summer when I was 12 years old, I followed mother to a Paris Collection]

[That was the day everything started...]

Yui-san, please look this way.

Yui-san, this way too.

*Snap* *Chhk*


2.
‘She looks much more beautiful in person!!’

‘I heard you’ll be cast in a drama soon…’

‘Tell us a little more about the latest fashion trends!!’

‘Are you Nizato Yui?’

‘Yes’

‘I’ve heard greatly about you and have been wanting to meet with you.’

(Who are you…)

‘Amazing ! Yui! Even the president came to encourage you in person!!’

‘As expected of a famous top model unlike immature models like us. It’s really different.’

(President?.. That was the first time I met him…)

[to be able to survive in this world is a not easy.]

[Modeling seems like a dream job worth doing. ]

3.

[this is the path I choose]

‘Wah! Yui!! Katsuki-san is here!’

‘As usual, he is very famous.’

‘Even a man like him can be a famous cameraman’ Yui

‘Katsuki and Yui are completely compatible!!’

‘Even those girls around her know that they are no match for her.’

‘…Well… No match is not…’

4.

*smiles*

*KYA--*

‘Not again… Sending wrong signals…’

[Me and Katsuki was a story that happened long time ago]

[Indeed during those times, he supported me in many ways…]

[Our workload increase and so did our differences. That time, I only wanted to focus on my career as a model]

[He is still the No1 most important person in my life. But that is all…]

[however…]

[the one thing I care about the most now is…]

5.

[the person who is living under the same roof as I do.]

‘I’m ho…’

‘..me….’

1.

*SHOCKED!!*

‘…..’

*ghost!!!*

2.

*hugs and cries*

‘Yui-SAAAAAN…’

[This is my roommate, an new model]

[Yanagida Aki]

‘I failed in another audition’

‘that’s my 10 consecutive time!’

‘……’

‘ever since moving to the capital city for 2 months, my schedule has been blank….’

‘Is that forever going to be my fate…..!!!??’

‘Don’t know’

*slams door*

3.

[This is impossible]

‘As usual, nothing comes by…’

‘but that’s fine…’

‘I’m going out!’

‘Ah? Ok, take care…’

*pull*

4.

‘So are you!’

[Aki comes from an island off Chikusen Perfecture]

[She was suddenly brought here by the manager of my agency, which is also my mother, Naoko]

[initially it was Katsuki who found Aki]

[after moving to the capital for 2 months, she doesn’t even have one job]

5.

‘…Put this on. How long are you going to make a fuss’

‘High Heel….’

‘just put it on and try walking’

‘EH?!!’

‘?/?  Although I don’t understand… but I’ll do it’

As expected.

She doesn’t even know how to walk properly

But…

6.

A moment there.

Her aura has changed.

There’s not theory as to why

But her talent to be a qualified model.

Somehow felt the possibility

The time when she gets the proper training…

I wonder what kind of model she’ll be

‘--Aki’

1.

‘The trick to walking is keep ones balance’

‘the correct posture will keep ones balance in mind’

‘… correct posture…?’

‘Yeap’

‘Like when you stand with your back against a wall’

‘the position when your shoulder and your butt are in line with the wall’

‘And, this is where your head should be’

‘Erm…?’

‘I somehow feel like my body is longer!!’

‘Lastly to lift your head high’

‘Amazing….’

2.

‘Yui-san, you’re really amazing’

‘Rumours said that’s how top class person teaches.’

As expected from a top class model.

*kya*kya*

‘……..’

‘There’s nothing amazing about it’

‘My mother….. was from this world. Sooner or later you get drift off like the waves…’

‘I’m not at all satisfy.’

‘come have a drink too…’

3.

‘WHAT!!!!’

*raining with tears*

‘Yui-san, I’m such an idiot’

[I’m aware of that]

‘I’m such a big idiot, what do I do?’

‘I should immediately go back and start training in front of the mirror’

‘Thanks for the heels’

‘I’m not even worth a small ant and I’m not qualify to take lessons from you’

‘instead of dwelling in my despairs, I should have practice more!!’

‘Your size and mine are quite similar…’

‘take it.’

4.

‘Eh??’

‘That was the shoe I wore when I decided to be serious in modeling’

‘not wearing anymore’

‘EH!! Then it’s a very precious item.’

‘Also’

‘ ”Yui” ’

‘Just “Yui” is fine’

--Aki

Don’t think of me so highly

*tightly holds*

I’m…

5.

Not the kind of elegant model you think I am.

‘…. Mother?’

‘.. whats the matter?’

‘It’s not uncommon that my face appears on my photography magazine’

‘… the editorial has business to deal with..’

‘I’m not just here to see you…’

‘Naoko-san, please come this way.’

‘Yes.’

6.

‘you really do look alike’

‘with whom?’

‘Naoko-san and Yui-chan.’

‘Everyone admires how both mother and child became japan’s top model.’

‘Your mother must be proud of you’

[---Mom, today at school…]

‘Hello? Yes? I understand.’

‘Yui, I have to leave to the office for a bit.’

‘…..It’s visiting day tomorrow, who’s gonna go with me.?/…’

‘My mother of course. We’ll have parfait on our way back tomorrow.’

‘That’s great. Today I’m going shopping with my mother to buy clothes for tomorrow’

1,

‘Mom! Look!’

‘100 marks’

‘Um.. that’s good.’

[ look at me]

[ look at me]

‘Yui-chan, would you like to become our readers model?’

[That’s why I became a model]

[If I became a model]

[I’m not just here to see you…]

‘But you’re a different type.’

‘yui-chan is Japan’s most charismatic model…’

‘Naoko-san is a hard working model, one that has a lot of focus…’

‘Both are just so charming!!’

2.

‘Well, ever since the birth and rejection of that stage appearance at the Paris Collection’s, Naoko has completely retired from her career. But she is still so cool. ’

[What if I was never born]

*click*

*click*

[it’s not just through famous magazines that I’m able to gain mother’s recognition]

[to be able to be recruited into the world’s most high profile show – Paris collection…]

3.
[If only I am a first class top model]

‘Anything?’

When were you standing there…

‘Oh. She’s here.’

*pop*

‘B1 floor for me please’

‘What’s this about’

‘Ok’

*pop*

4.

*Block*

‘…….Today, you look like’

‘you would cry anytime soon.’

5.

‘Whatever happens, I’m always here.’

‘Thank you’

[what was that about]


1.
[don’t be so kind to me when I’m defenceless]

‘It has nothing to do with Katsuki-san’

‘after all he is just an Ex-Lover’

‘EH??!!!’

*ruckus*

‘Katsuki-san is not your boyfriend??!!’

‘So what if he isn’t’

[should you at least say you were in home?]

‘Erm. It’s not like it’s a…’

‘It was true we were together for a while before’

‘Now we are just working colleagues.’

2.

‘Vogue Paris’

‘The history of fashion… the biography of Armani?’

‘Why are you studying this?’

‘Erm, It’s not like I’m studying…’

‘I was thinking of sending a letter to the Publisher from Vogue…’

‘Do you know anyone?’

‘I probably won’t even get it.’

‘However’

‘The customer from the place I work part-time said to me ‘instead of being dormant I should maybe try my luck’.’

[What are you talking about? [Vogue Paris] is the world’s leading edge fashion magazine.]

‘…….’

‘It’s impossible right?’

3.

‘Although I don’t have any achievements here in Japan, but maybe overseas…’

‘but…’

‘but I’d like to try.’

‘If I have the chance, I’ll face the challenge’

‘I just want to be able to stand side by side with you, Yui.’

4.

‘The first is to get through tomorrow’s audition.’

[I’m…]

[The ocean that seem so hard to get through…] [ you got by smoothly…]

[no matter how hard I tried to swim across..] [I could never see the shore]

‘isn’t that a being a little bit too’

‘reckless’

‘Ah! As I’ve thought.’

5.

‘I’d really want to know’

‘how you got the audition.’

[thanks to you, I came to my senses.]

6.

[If I don’t aim for it properly, I’ll never get there.]

[That’s why I need to improve no matter what]

‘Eh?’

‘You got selected?’

7.

‘I just got a call from Naoko-san!!’

‘It’s about the Jools audition.’

‘When can I finally have my modeling debut’

‘I was wearing your heels when I did the audition.’

‘It feels as though you were right beside me’

‘I felt very confident.’

‘Thank you Yui!’

‘…..’

‘Omg, my heart is still beating so fast.’

1.

‘BA-KA-!!’

‘So you’ve finally ascended to the front line.’

‘This is just the beginning…’

‘EM! YES! I’ll work hard.’

[Aki, are you smiling now or crying?]

‘Aki, your lesson starts now’

‘Yes’

*ring ring*

2..

‘I saw your mail. I’m in Yokohama now…’

I’m in a pleasant mood today.

‘alright.’

‘AH! I’ve bought flowers!!’

3.

[Now that I think of it. Aki did a lot of home cooking for me on my birthday too]

[She was all perky in her crazy decorations and fancy party hat ]

[She didn’t know when I’ll be back but waited for me regardless.]

[Aki’s existence has been long buried in my heart]

[I’m the one who is waiting now]

[It’s as though as a mother’s job that is waiting for her child to come back… ]

[This feeling of uneasiness and loneliness… Aki has long been facing...]

4.

‘Yui!’

Aki?

‘We’ll have to say goodbye from here on’

‘…….where is this place?’

‘I’ll be taking the road on the left…’

‘Eh? Wait up!! Kya!!!’

‘What’s going on….. where did Aki go?...’

5.

‘Aki!!...?’

‘…hey…’

‘Aki!?’

‘Don’t leave me alone!!’

‘Nobody’

‘Is going to wait for you anymore’


1.

‘When did I fall asleep…..’

10 pm?

Aki is running late.

I don’t think she has part-time job today.

[Don’t tell me… we actually part here…]

2.

‘Aki!!!’

‘yes?’

She’s still alive~~

‘where are you now Aki’

‘Erm.. I’m at Yokohama.’

‘Yokohama? Who’s with you?’

‘…….Katsuki-san’

‘I’m on my way back now.’

[Why? Why is Katsuki-san with her now?]

[Pure coincidence? Or…..]

‘The customer from the place I work part-time said to me ‘instead of being dormant I should maybe try my luck’’

3.

Why…

‘Yui?’

Now that I think about it

‘I’m sorry…’

‘Why are you apologizing?’

‘Take your time’

‘Bye.’

[that’s right. Aki meant no harm. But Katsuki-san and mother… I’m clear of their intentions]

[that’s why]

4.

*drop*

[It would be better If I hadn’t meet Aki at all.]

[although I don’t want to think about it…]

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