Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan 9: The Run

I could boast about how I got injured…

but I'm in no mood for that.

It's getting much better now, but my right hand.

The middle phalanx of my little finger was just cracked, but…

the ring finger and middle finger,

the third and fourth metacarpals and the proximal phalanx were pulverized

and will take four weeks to heal.

I really regret what I've done this time

because I can only blame myself.

I crossed a red line and stuck my nose into something

that was none of my business.

I fancied myself as being able to understand a person's character.

I was such a fool.

Thank God it's only my hand that's injured.

Perhaps it was just sheer luck.

THE RUN

From S City Station in southwest Morioh town,

you can reach Tokyo Station by bullet train

in an hour and a half.

Another 30-minute train ride and you reach Harajuku.

Ooh, you've got such a cute face!

Perhaps you're about 178cm tall?

Hashimoto Yoma happened to be hanging around in Harajuku

when a scout from a modeling agency spotted him.

Subsequently, his photos appeared in a magazine

and then he played a minor role in a film.

While he was on set, he caught a distant glimpse of the lead actor.

In the beginning, the agent told him…

Movie stars and professional models must radiate an aura

even when they are just standing still!

You must train your body!

Beautiful standing poses matter more than talent!

With such a bright and refreshed feeling,

Hashimoto Yoma was beginning the best days of his life.

Okay, this is the last push! Three!

Two!

Two!

Two!

Still Two!

One!

Last one!

That's it. Finished!

Perfect!

You know, an instructor lies through his teeth when he's coaching…

but you stuck it out for a whole week. That's great!

Just look at how this blood vessel protrudes.

It's just gorgeous!

Hmm?

Supper's ready!

Yoma…

Gee… that hurts!

Don't leave your weights around here!

And who on earth jumps rope indoors?

Sorry.

I'll put them away.

But, hey, you look fantastic.

Look at that six-pack!

You look just like that Brad Pitt in Fight Club!

Do I?

Your body's changed quicker than I thought. You look so good.

If you could star in some action-hero movie,

you'd be terrific.

Oh, by the way, the cod roe spaghetti's ready.

Let's eat while it's hot.

Spaghetti?

Yeah.

I told you before, Mika.

I don't eat carbs or fat.

I only eat protein. It's better for muscle development.

STEAMED CHICKEN, EGG WHITE…

Stick to this menu, please.

You're only gonna eat this every day?

Aren't we going out for karaoke with our friends tonight?

I'm not going.

I'm running a 10K tomorrow at 4:00 a.m.

I've gotta go to bed now.

But it's only seven in the evening!

Oh?

But there's no money in my wallet.

Oh, I forgot to tell you.

There was some protein powder on sale at the gym.

It was 4,800 yen for 2,000g! Chocolate flavor too!

Good deal, huh?

Definitely cheaper than the cod roe, so I borrowed 5,000 yen.

Sorry. I'll give you the money back tomorrow, for sure.

Seriously?

I've gotta shower and then hit the hay.

You'd better go home now.

But this is my apartment!

Oh. yeah, so, it is.

Hey!

You rang that damn intercom three times!

I told you before!

-Don't come in the evening! -Yoma!

-I'm trying to sleep here. -Stop it, Yoma!

If you wake me up with that bell, I'll smash your face in!

Sorry about that.

It all started with small talk.

Like, "you start to burn off fat 15 minutes after you start running,

so you should run on the treadmill for more than 20 minutes as a warm-up."

That's how we started talking.

Mr. Kishibe, wow, you're fabulous as usual.

That weight, it's dead easy for you.

Wow, you're in good shape.

Oh, my God!

Good show. But then…

we were just having a bit of fun.

Hey, should I breathe in or out here?

I'm sorry, I have a client for personal training now.

Okay. Let's start, then.

Your muscles will love it if you talk to them!

PERSONAL TRAINING FROM 270,000 YEN FOR 30 DAYS

The final push! One!

Two! Three!

Look, I've asked you not to jump rope in here.

-Have you? -Yes, I have!

And I told you not to leave your training stuff all over the place!

Did you? But I need them for my daily routine.

Look how dirty the floor is!

Stop it! Ouch!

Careful! Don't come too close.

Last! Five! Six! Seven!

Eight! Nine! Ten!

What on earth are you doing?

It's called bouldering, Mika.

Bouldering.

The air conditioner control,

it's stuck up with glue.

Eh? Is it?

Then you don't need it anymore.

This was in my way anyway.

When it's gone, maybe I'll set up a pull-up machine there.

I want to talk about my bank card.

You took it from my purse! Give it back!

Isn't it in your bag?

No, I mean the money on the card!

You took 270,000 yen without telling me!

What did you use it for?

I'll return it when I get the next film job.

I can't stand it anymore.

How did you know the PIN for my card?

It's your ex's birthday, isn't it?

Get out of here right now!

Or I'll call the police!