Young Yakuza Page #5

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So, she asked Tomaru for advice

as she often sees him

at the station.

Tomaru went to talk to the guy

and naturally, they talked money.

It's natural, as there are

medical fees to be paid.

The police arrested him on the spot

for attempted racketeering.

I am so sorry.

This affair could have

a bad influence

on the other young guys.

Right now,

when one man's in trouble,

everyone is worried

and it's hard for them.

I know you, I know how much

you respect the family.

But recently,

a number of our young guys

have been arrested one by one.

Even Ikeda was arrested

because he happened to be...

involved in an altercation

with assault and battery.

He's single.

He doesn't have a family to support.

When you have a family

to take care of,

things take on another dimension.

Does Tomaru have a family?

You know the situation.

And you're close to the young guys,

you have to tell them to be careful

not to be arrested for nothing.

She's here.

Are you OK?

Come in.

- This is for Tomaru's birthday?

- Yes.

- What is it?

- A belt.

Can I borrow it in the meantime?

- No way.

- Why?

I want it to stay new.

- Can I help myself?

- Please do.

I hope he gets out.

- Are you seeing him Monday?

- Yes.

My men will go with you.

Can you give him this?

It's the case

for his favourite glasses.

And something to clean them.

Put this with it.

So, how are you?

Same as ever, OK.

- What do you mean, same as ever?

- OK.

Even without your man?

I'm just a little lonely.

You feel lonely?

She feels lonely.

Are you eating?

Yes, I'm eating.

- What are you having tonight?

- Pike.

You eat that on your own?

She's unbelievable!

- You grill it?

- Yes.

Let him do it. He's a chef.

- Did you talk to the lawyer?

- No.

According to him, it's delicate

as Tomaru admitted openly

to being a yakuza.

Initially,

the prosecutor asked

for five years.

If there's a suspended sentence,

he will be sentenced immediately.

But because he said he was a yakuza

and he's my adopted son...

it could damage his chances.

We would love to help him,

but it's impossible.

Yes.

If this happened

to an ordinary citizen,

he would be the one

winning damages.

He would never have been arrested.

We have to see if we appeal or not.

I need to talk to Aniki.

Whatever happens, this must not

cause trouble for Aniki or the clan.

Do you want to move in with us

while he's away?

- No, thank you.

- Does this bother you?

She's refusing tactfully.

Not tactfully, but nicely.

I'm going to the prison.

Come in, please.

Mum, it's Hiro!

What brings you here?

I came to burn some incense

for Shingo.

Can I come in?

- Did you remember the package?

- Yes, I brought it.

May I?

- What time are you going for?

- One thirty.

One thirty?

Did you come alone?

No.

Are my men with you?

I'll go out to them.

It's cold.

- Are you OK, holding up?

- Yes.

- And how's Tomaru?

- Fine.

- We went to see him, he was happy.

- In good shape.

He was all smiles.

He's put on weight.

He seemed nice and warm,

in this cold.

Everyone's bringing

him sweets.

I hear he's getting tons.

Yes, every day.

He has spots all over his face.

It's disgusting!

It's because

he's eating too much chocolate.

Really?

Typical Tomaru. He's so funny.

I hope he gets out.

It's touch and go.

He has a 50/50 chance.

Tell him I'm really

worried about him.

Yes, I'll tell him.

Lay it on thick.

OK.

But you know, I just have 8 mn.

That's short.

is quite long, no?

There were three of us.

We had no time

and my mother kept talking.

I wanted to have a laugh with him.

We had a laugh.

But then,

I went serious,

I had important things to tell him.

I told him and the time flew.

What are you talking about so loudly?

About visiting Tomaru.

In any case,

it gives him time to think

and he seems fine.

He's thinking

and constantly eating.

Cakes.

And he has the best wishes

from Aniki and the boss.

Bring him this package from them.

Fine.

Tell him not to get down.

And that you are the lonely one.

If I can. I only have 8 mn.

- I have everything.

- What did you get?

Playboy,

Mapple

and Shukan Gendai.

- Will I put them in the bag?

- Fine.

Are you coming?

We'll wait here.

You won't have much time.

And you'll be more comfortable

If you are alone.

OK.

See you later.

- Say hello from us.

- I will, don't worry.

This is the first time

we have taken the time to talk.

Recently, the law has become

stricter with us.

You've heard?

There's a new law.

When the police see

more than three yakuzas together,

first, they are asked to split up.

If they don't obey,

they're arrested.

And then we are banned

from public places like hotels.

In other words,

the state is becoming

more and more strict

with regard to our milieu.

You should be OK.

Me too, of course.

What do you think?

People don't know

what yakuzas are like.

I'm much more serious

since I've been a yakuza.

I don't understand why

we are discriminated against.

We are human beings.

Of course, we're not choir boys.

We do sometimes

resort to violence.

Our species is shrinking

and the rope is tightening

around our necks.

When I was your age,

about twenty,

things were different.

At night, we used to

replace the police.

Shopkeepers and businesses

relied on us.

They were the good old days.

If there's one thing I regret,

it's that you never experienced that.

It's a pity.

But even if times are hard today,

we have to get by.

The laws change

and are becoming stricter,

we need to find solutions.

How do you think

we will make it?

Hi, Naoki.

It's been a while.

- It's good to see you.

- It's been ages.

- You lost weight?

- I lost 15 kg.

- 15 kg?

- Yes, 15 kg.

Was it tough on your nerves?

Thanks for coming out here.

I was worried about you.

You look good.

- What about you?

- I'm fine.

- Will we go?

- Yeah, let's move.

- Do you have any smokes?

- Yes.

- Is that tobacco?

- What do you mean?

You like smoking something else, no?

It's cold, huh?

Are you working at the moment?

Yes, with asbestos.

- Asbestos?

- Yes. I remove asbestos.

- Still risking your life.

- Yes.

I am covered from head to toe.

From head to toe?

I look like a cosmonaut.

Me too, but rapping at the same time.

Oh yeah, you're a rapper.

I work on a demolition site.

A bit like me then.

I hope to make a living from rap.

I hope for you.

But tell me,

since you left the Mafia,

you must feel freer?

Day to day.

Freer?

I don't think that's the point.

No one forced me

to do what I did.

When you were in the Mafia?

Let's just say

that I have more free time.

To hang out with you,

for example.

And your mother?

What does she think?

She must have been worried.

Yeah, I'd say so.

I'm sure.

I'd imagine she's relieved

but we haven't discussed it.

Until now,

I never really did anything good.

But you experienced things

that others never will.

Maybe.

In any case,

we need to hang in there.

In life, there are good

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