Hana to Ryuu 8- He who hunts the dragon
(page) Araki: It's alright. I'm here
Araki: For as long as you want me to be
Ryuuji: For as long... as I want...
Araki: That's right
Ryuuji: Then... if I said... stay beside me forever
Ryuuji: Would you?
(page) Araki: Whatever way you want it
(page) Hana to Ryuu
Chapter 8 The Dragon Hunter
(page) Ryuuji: Ever... ever since it happened
Ryuuji: I've had doubts about being alive
Ryuuji: Satoya...
Ryuuji: I thought I could do something for Satoya
Ryuuji: But when Sachiko-san told me to stay away from him, I thought there was no reason for me to go on living
Ryuuji: Of course, I know you told me not to blame myself- and I understand that. I understand, but... somehow
Ryuuji: Living- it just seems so hard-- I don't know why I think that, but...
(page) Ryuuji: When I think about it.. I've always... I've...
Ryuuji: I've always... felt so lonely...
Ryuuji: I've always been so weak
Ryuuji: You say you won't go away, but I'm afraid-
Ryuuji: I'm afraid...
Araki: I'll protect you from everything that happens after this
(page) Araki: I'm not- much good- with words
Araki: This is the only way I can tell you
Araki: Take it as another kind of love.
Ryuuji: You know...
Ryuuji: the day I first met you- when I took off my clothes and propositioned you-
(page) Araki: Of course, I wasn't talking about that kind of love
Ryuuji: Yes, I know.
Ryuuji: But I'm glad you didn't do it with me. It makes me feel better
Ryuuji: It would have made you dirty, sleeping with me
Araki: You're talking about what happened today...
Ryuuji: It wasn't just today.
Ryuuji: Being raped- by a guy- that wasn't just today
Ryuuji: From the day I got into jail, my cellmates... I can't remember how many times they did it to me
Ryuuji: I can't get rid of the smell of them- ever since I got out...
(page) Ryuuji: No matter how much I wash- I can't get it off me
Araki: Hush
Ryuuji: I feel dirty--
Araki: Hush. Be quiet.
Araki: It's only one part of your soul that was defiled. But because the purest part of you is like that, you feel all of you is.
Araki: It's alright. Take your time- let yourself heal.
Araki: No-one can ever make you completely dirty.
Araki: It won't happen. It's alright.
Araki: It's alright.
(page) Ryuuji: Even when Kizaki got me and was having me raped by strangers
Ryuuji: My heart... my body... wanted Araki-san
Ryuuji: I'm so dirty-- and my heart's the dirtiest part of me
(page) FX click of door opening. Hibiki emerges from car
FX thud of door closing. Hibiki smokes, looking at Iba's apartment building
(page) Hibiki: Yo
(page) Woman: Should I mix him a drink?
(page) Iba: How much do you know about the Dragon?
(page) Iba: It's throbbing with pain! And it won't stop hurting until I've killed him!
(page) Hibiki: Your honor means nothing to me
(page) Hibiki: (looking at Iba's tattoo) Amakusa Shirou- when did you have that done?
(page) FX: pero (Hibiki licks his underlip)
(page) FX: BANG
(page) Hibiki: You can't go against me, Nii-san
(page) FX: bang as Matsuzaki rushes in
(page) Hibiki: You got it right. Now I'll be going
(page) Hibiki: However much I think I've gone straight, basically I'm still a yakuza.
(page) Ryuuji wakes
(page) Araki: So there we are. Itadakimasu.
(page) Araki: You like eating by yourself?
(page) Araki: You're my family now and this is your home.
(page) Ryuuji: To be with Araki-san
(page) FX: water running over the dishes
(page) Araki: It's true
(page) Ryuuji: I'm sorry. I'm being selfish
(page) FX: click of apartment door opening
(page) FX: slam of Araki's car door closing
(page) Hibiki: So you'll throw away your present position to get involved with Iba?
(page) Hibiki: If you're going after Iba, then you must seriously be intending to protect Kazama Ryuuji
(page) Araki: Hibiki
(page) FX: gachan of apartment door opening
(page) Hibiki: Not at all. It's actually easier to teach someone who hasn't picked up any useless information about them.
To be continued
Hibiki: Hey, it's been a while. Can't you look happier to see me?
Iba: You got a nerve, just walking in here.
Iba: You came here to laugh at me?
Iba: He doesn't need it. Don't bother. Just go.
Hibiki: (to woman) I'm fine, thanks. Do you mind leaving us alone for a bit?
Woman: No, of course not.
Hibiki: Your taste in women hasn't changed either. Is a whore really that good?
Iba: You didn't come to talk about her. Get to the point.
Hibiki: snicker
Hibiki: Don't go getting the wrong idea.
FX: japu- sticking his finger into Iba's drink
Hibiki: I didn't say I'd help you. You said you'd help me.
FX: tinkle of ice in glass
Hibiki: That man is mine
Hibiki: Right... Nii-san? (bringing his finger to Iba's mouth) 
(page) FX: pan as Iba knocks Hibiki's hand away
Iba: What's the big idea!?
Hibiki: I told you. The Dragon is mine.
Hibiki: You can't go doing what you like with him
Iba: Henh--
Iba: Asshole! You say 'He's mine' and you expect me to say 'Oh yes, so he is', and just let him go!
Iba: Look at my face. Look at it!
Iba: I don't have time for your twisted little games. It's a matter of my honor.
Hibiki: Your honor, is it?
Hibiki: My my. What a pain it is to be a yakuza.
Hibiki: It's a matter of 'honor'. You have to 'make an example.'
Hibiki: (pulling knife) Well, let me tell you--
Hibiki: I always get what I want.
Hibiki: And that man is mine.
Hibiki: So if you've got that straight, give me your help, nii-san.
Hibiki: Your body knows just how persistent I can be.
FX: BA-- ripping Iba's robe open
Hibiki: What a waste of your beautiful skin
Iba: (putting gun to Hibiki's side) That's enough, Hibiki.
Iba: I don't have to shoot. All I do is yell, and this place will be swarming with my men.
Hibiki: Oh yes- all those guys who believe in you
Hibiki: How terribly impressive, nii-san
(Iba aims his gun as Hibiki moves with his knife)
FX: patter of plaster falling from the ceiling, as Hibiki wrestles with Iba on the bed
Hibiki: Because you're mine too
Matsuzaki: Iba-san!
Hibiki: Your men are pretty slow
Iba: Matsuzaki
Iba: Forget it
Iba: He's too fast with his knife
Hibiki: And I'll tell you-- don't try anything behind my back.
Hibiki: That's a warning.
Iba: Hibiki!!
Iba: What do you really want- to kill the Dragon or to save him?
Hibiki: An honest citizen will kill for the man he loves, yes? But yakuza...
Hibiki: We can't be satisfied unless we kill the man himself
Hibiki: Guess I'm your brother after all.
Araki: Good morning
(page) Araki: Did you sleep well last night? Feel like breakfast?
Ryuuji: Uh- yeah-
Ryuuji: No- I mean- I'll make it myself!
Araki: It's OK, it's OK. Come on and sit down
Ryuuji: No, seriously--
Araki: I like cooking, even if I don't seem the type.
Ryuuji: I can't. I'll make my own--
Araki: I've already made it. Better eat it before it gets cold.
Ryuuji: I-itadakimasu
Araki: Help yourself.
Ryuuji: What can I do? This isn't right. I'm mooching off of you...
Ryuuji: Hey, that's good!
Araki: Really?
Araki: Glad you like it. Eat up.
Ryuuji: Mh but- I really will do my own cooking--
Ryuuji: No, that's not what I meant--
Araki: I hate it myself. Since there's two of us now, I'd like us to eat together.
Araki: Is that a problem?
Ryuuji: Actually... I'd like it too. But you've done so much for me already, and I haven't been able to do anything in return
Ryuuji: I won't feel comfortable unless I can at least do some of the housework
Araki: You're not thinking of just taking off somewhere?
Ryuuji: Taking off...
Araki: So there's nothing to be uncomfortable about
Ryuuji: Family
Araki: If there's anything you don't like, just go ahead and tell me
Ryuuji: Uhh.. I...
Ryuuji: My family
Ryuuji: Is it right to want that again? I'd given up hope of having that kind of happiness... ever again
Ryuuji: Is it really OK for me to be here?
Ryuuji: Can I hope for that?
Ryuuji: Can someone like me...
Ryuuji: Really become a part of...
Ryuuji: Your family?
Ryuuji: To start a new life
Araki: Of course. I'm the one who's asking you to.
Ryuuji: To be with him...
(page) Araki: You do cry a lot, don't you?
Araki: (Here, have a tissue)
Ryuuji: Yeah.. but...
Ryuuji: That's cause you make me cry
Araki: Hey- not nice!
Araki: You look like a kid when you smile and cry at the same time. It's cute.
Araki: But some day I'd like to see a real smile on that beautiful face of yours
Ryuuji: B-beautiful-- Don't be silly.
Araki: Araki: Ah well. Let's eat.
Ryuuji: Huh? You're not going to work, surely?
Araki: Mh-hm.
Araki: There's still something I have to check up on. I'll get it done soon and be right back
Ryuuji: But yesterday you were shot and in the hospital!!
Araki: I'm fine
Ryuuji: But-- I worry about you...
Ryuuji: When you were shot, I-- I thought I'd die
Ryuuji: I don't want to feel that way ever again!
Araki: If you ever run out of the apartment again my heart would stop
Ryuuji: Then give up that dangerous work of yours! I can work- I can get money--
Araki: Don't look like that
Araki: Money isn't a problem
Araki: It's just a few details of business that need to be settled.
When I've done that I can stay with you more.
Araki: No. I'm glad that you're concerned about me
Ryuuji: It's true that I worry- but it's the thought of him being away. I get so anxious...
Ryuuji: The way a kid or a dog does when it's left behind
Ryuuji: Pretty pathetic
Araki: But I'd like you to promise me something.
Araki: Don't go out at all until I come back. Not even on to the balcony. Don't answer the phone or the intercom
Araki: Promise?
Ryuuji: OK...
Araki: Sorry to keep you, Hibiki
Araki: Ryuuji-san- this is Hibiki from my department. He has a key to the apartment too.
Araki: So in an emergency only Hibiki and myself can get in here.
Araki: He has my complete trust.
Hibiki: How do you do? Pleased to meet you.
Ryuuji: Ah- pleased to meet you too.
Araki: If there's anything you don't understand about the computer, ask Hibiki. He's a pro. 
Hibiki: (handing over envelope) Here's the data on Iba
Hibiki: Are you planning to- remove him?
Araki: What is this all of a sudden, Hibiki?
Hibiki: You were the one who said you'd cut all your ties to the yakuza
Araki: It all depends. I can't just let this one do what he wants.
Araki: Relax. I won't ask you to get any more involved than this.
Hibiki: You despise me.
Hibiki: I've told you I'd stay at your side even if it means my death
Hibiki: Had you forgotten?
Araki: Mmh. That's not an honest citizen talking.
Hibiki: No, it's not. I can't get away from my yakuza ties either... even less than you...
Hibiki: But to swat a buzzing fly- what are you trying to protect?
Hibiki: Your debt and obligations to the Kazama-gumi?
Hibiki: Or is it that Ryuuji-san himself matters to you?
Araki: It's not like you to talk like this
Araki: What are you trying to say? Just come out and say it. 
(page) Hibiki: Don't let it bother you.
Hibiki: I'm just jealous.
Araki: Very funny...
Hibiki: Yes?
Araki: Go back and stay with Ryuuji. See he doesn't set foot outdoors.
Araki: I'm getting him to study computers, so tell him what he needs to know.
Hibiki: Yes sir.
Hibiki: I'll tell him what he needs to know alright... I'll let him know just what a useless insect he is...
FX: kyu as Hibiki puts on his gloves
Ryuuji: Araki-san?
Hibiki: Sorry. I'm not Araki-san.
Hibiki: He told me to come back here and instruct you in your work.
Ryuuji: Oh, I see. Thanks for coming. Ah- please come in.
Hibiki: Certainly.
Ryuuji: It's really embarrassing, but I've never even touched a computer in my life.
Ryuuji: It's kind of a waste trying to teach me.
FX: patan of study door closing
Ryuuji: It can't be much fun for you, but I'd appreciate your help.
Hibiki: My pleasure. 