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Hana no Ato
After the Flowers.
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Emperor Saga was the one
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that adopted this custom.
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Cherry blossom viewing.
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was originally a custom, limited
to the elite of the Imperial Court.
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Cherry blossoms along the river was
such a wonderful sight to behold.
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Although sake was prohibited,
it was still pleasant.
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Having lunch amidst the blossoms.
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You'll hear people enjoying
with cheer and laughter.
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Gives one comfort and tranquility.
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However...
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that is not all.
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Blossoms not only mesmerizes
women and children.
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But transcends hierarchy and
caste systems.
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So that everyone can
appreciate it's full glory.
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It is said that His Majesty once came to view
the blossoms dressed as an unknown warrior.
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Looked for a bride amidst
the blossoming flowers.
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Whether it's story holds any
truth is beyond me.
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However as this rumor
became prevalent.
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Whenever Cherry blossoms, families
insisted elegance in kimonos attire.
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But my grandmother do
not care for such.
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She was interested in
sword fighting craft.
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She didn't care how
others view her much.
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This is a story of more
than 50 years ago.
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Lady Ito.
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We'll settle down here.
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Yes.
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Lady Ito?
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Lady Tusue is here.
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You're here.
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Yes. I'm here.
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You can lay down here as well.
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The cherry blossoms here
are wonderful in full bloom.
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I'm afraid not.
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With you here. Other men
might not approach.
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What?
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News have spread.
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That you were victorious
in Hagai dojo.
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The dojo is now infamous.
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Because none of the
men can beat you.
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I see.
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Like the saying goes for anyone who's
had an achievement in martial arts.
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You are a difficult person
to get near to.
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I'll say my farewell then.
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She is so realistic.
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Regardless that you're sisters.
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We'll never find another
similar relative like her.
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Well. As the eldest daughter
of the Clan elder.
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I guess it's inevitable.
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Well, it's time we return.
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Why are we leaving so early?
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If we were to leave late.
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There's gonna be a crowd
returning to the city,
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Your father will not approve
of us returning late.
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C'mon.
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Yes.
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Most unfortunate.
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The blooms are only fleeting.
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Excuse me?
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Forgive me if I am wrong.
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Are you the daughter of
Clan Elder Mr. Terai?
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Yes.
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I'm from Hagai Dojo.
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I've heard of your abilities.
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Unfortunate that I was
unable to attend.
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Oh! Are you Eguchi ?
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I am Eguchi, Magoshiro.
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Pity I had missed the chance.
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So do I.
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I've hear that you have
excellent sword skills.
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No.
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I have learned a lot myself.
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I consider myself lucky to have won.
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You're too modest.
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I would like the opportunity to
have a friendly duel with you.
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I would like the chance
to learn from you.
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Lady Ito. It's time.
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I'm sorry to have
taken your time.
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Until the next time.
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Til the next time then.
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You shouldn't talk to him.
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You know nothing of him.
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And he looks of a lower caste.
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I'm not sure.
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Eguchi is the top swordsman
of the Hagai Dojo.
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When father took me to
look at him practice.
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No one could beat him.
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No matter.
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Even if you were just talking
about sword play.
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You still have to be aware of
who you converse with in public.
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Don't over react, Osa.
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Anyway, we just talked
about swordplay.
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In any case,
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Don't tell mom about this.
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She'll be unhappy,
if she learns about this.
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Osa? Please keep this to yourself.
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Is this a tale of young love?
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Take a guess.
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Unrequited love.
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A love story unlike another.
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That's full of sweet joy.
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We can say that the heart
suffers bitter in love.
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Listen carefully to what
I am about to reveal.
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- With a little sesame.
- Yes.
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- Are they finishing work?
- Yes.
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Lady Ito's home!
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- That is all.
- Yes.
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Sorry for being late.
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Welcome home.
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How was this year's
cherry blossoms?
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Very beautiful. Just
like last year.
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I see.
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Father?
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Come in.
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What is it?
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I have a request.
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Eguchi have requested
for a friendly duel.
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Eguchi?
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Eguchi, Magoshiro from
Hagai Dojo.
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I happened to run into
him a few days ago.
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When I was viewing
the cherry blossoms.
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Heard Lady Sai's betrothed
to the Shiraiyino family.
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At last it's our turn.
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Is that so.
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Marriages are all arranged.
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Speaking of.
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When's Saisuke returning from Edo?
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Soon...
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The Abbot's here.
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Tomorrow.
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Eguchi will come over tomorrow.
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Eguchi?
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Prepare yourself.
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Yes.
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Excuse me? I'm Eguchi, Magoshiro!
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You're early?
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Yes. Is this inappropriate?
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Are you in a rush?
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No. I'm not in any urgency.
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I've long heard of
the Clan Elders' home.
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Thought I'll come early for a tour.
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Hope I'm not being too intrusive.
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But before that. Let's
finish the duel.
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Yes. Let's proceed to
the inner courtyard.
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My father would be the judge.
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Most honored.
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Ready! Begin.
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End of competition.
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Marvelous.
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As you now realize.
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You still have much to learn.
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No. She has done well.
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Give Eguchi a tour
of our home.
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Yes.
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I will take my leave.
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Yes.
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Thank you for the
lesson today.
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The honor’s mine.
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Please hold for a while.
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I've never had someone
appreciate my skills.
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Beyond my femininity.
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You must be feeling overwhelmed.
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Towards Eguchi, Magoshiro.
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Promise you'll never
see him again.
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Lest you forget you
have been betrothed.
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Yes.
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Heard that Eguchi is also engaged.
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Let's start practicing
the tea ceremony.
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Let's start off with
napkin etiquette.
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Is Saisuke not back yet?
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Yes...
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Hasn't it been 4 years?
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I think so.
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Hope he doesn't have
learning disabilities.
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Stop saying such things.
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Maybe he chose to stay in Edo.
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Maybe...
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He has gone to a
reputable private school.
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Or something else
is holding him there.
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Being a adult may not
make him a wise man.
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Excuse me.
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Please accept my apologies.
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Due to the recent happenings.
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Thus was unable to perform
ceremonial practice at home.
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It's been some time since
we have acquainted.
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A good move.
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She has the Abbot eating
outta her hand.
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She have her way with men.
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- Heard that the marriage was hasten.
- What...
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Lady Kayo made the
marriage proposal herself?
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Yes.
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Heard her father's health isn't well.
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The family have placed a great
effort in the wedding.
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Everything’s settled.
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Marrying into a family
she knows nothing of.
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Didn't they communicate before.
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No, they didn't.
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About a year ago in small town,
in a tea house called Aoyagi.
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Lady Kayo was seen colluding
with Lord Fujii, Kageyu.
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Sneaking around in the
lateness of night.
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- Well, she's already 15.
- No.
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17.
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She won't know
if she won't try.
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Lady Kayo.
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Numerous men have fallen
for her looks and schemes.
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I see.
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I do pity Eguchi's family.
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Eguchi?
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Yes.
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Heard Kayo's getting married
to the 3rd son, Eguchi.
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Family's name is Magoshiro.
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Do you know him?
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No.
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He must not have heard
rumors about Kayo's past.
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Even heard that,
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Lady Kayo's marriage with the Naito
family is for the sake of political influence.
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For generations, Naito's family had the prestige of
taking charge of the lord's business and dealings.
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And Eguchi's the head
swordsman of Nagai Dojo.
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A marriage of convenience.
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Even a fool knows.
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How about this?
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Texture and lining is
refine and elegant.
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Yes, I see.
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Then how about this?
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It'll look extremely
pleasing on Eguchi.
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Lady Ito's home!
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- I'm home.
- You're late!
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Eh?
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Saisuke's back from the Edo.
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What?
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I'm home.
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Welcome home.
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Did Saisuke met up
with father?
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Yes.
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The two was able to sit
and talk a little.
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How long did Saisuke
mention he was staying?
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Back today.
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He'll be returning to Edo then.
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May I ask the reason?
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Heard that he ran
into financial problems.
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Seems that Master have
given him some money.
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Must have been
embarrassed to see you.
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New Year's morning and evening wear,
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until the 7th day. Samurai attire.
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Appropriate warrior's linen attire,
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the night before the
eve of spring.
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Official attire during visits,
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1st month. A shift
linen attire.
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Reserved for formal occasions.
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Casual wear for same
month on the 24th.
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Official attire during court visits...
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Naito?
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Your presence is needed.
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Eguchi changed his name
to Naito Magoshiro.
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3rd son of an ordinary samurai.
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Naito was quick to
climb the rungs.
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I'm really envious.
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Even the best sword.
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Will one day end. Like
everything else in this world.
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You are hereby informed.
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We have again been given the
responsibility for the city's businesses.
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To act as agent for the shogunate
and his imperial messengers.
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As an officer that was to
behold throughout generations.
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Bear this in mind in the
honor of the clan of Naito.
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You are not to let disgrace
befall on this house.
266
00:31:40,678 --> 00:31:42,940
Yes.
267
00:31:50,358 --> 00:31:55,179
This is your new
lord. Kageyu Fujii.
268
00:32:02,478 --> 00:32:04,541
Naito Magoshiro I assume?
269
00:32:04,542 --> 00:32:07,033
Yes.
270
00:32:07,288 --> 00:32:12,532
- Do your utmost.
- Yes.
271
00:32:26,968 --> 00:32:29,884
News received a month ago,
272
00:32:30,151 --> 00:32:34,975
from the Naito's clan.
273
00:32:34,976 --> 00:32:39,741
The lord have made their decision.
274
00:32:45,668 --> 00:32:52,833
Magoshiro is taking the clan name.
275
00:32:55,888 --> 00:33:00,008
Then his engagement to Kayo
have to be brought forward.
276
00:33:00,178 --> 00:33:04,388
This is what the lord wishes
under these circumstances.
277
00:33:08,648 --> 00:33:14,108
Now Eguchi Magoshiro will
start his political life.
278
00:33:18,394 --> 00:33:22,537
We have not had time to consider
whether he has become a true swordsman.
279
00:33:22,538 --> 00:33:29,150
In the olden days, a true swordsman
have a true value in the society.
280
00:33:35,589 --> 00:33:43,769
Are there anyone in the clan that
possesses remarkable swordsmanship.
281
00:33:44,719 --> 00:33:49,973
But a man too obsessed
with swordsmanship.
282
00:33:49,974 --> 00:33:58,475
Will never grace himself with a
proper official placement.
283
00:34:00,819 --> 00:34:04,688
This is part of society and life.
284
00:34:04,689 --> 00:34:13,398
For the political climate of the country.
285
00:34:13,399 --> 00:34:21,889
It's better to forego the pursuit of swordsmanship.
286
00:34:23,409 --> 00:34:28,649
What exactly is the way
of the warrior (Bushido)?
287
00:34:28,959 --> 00:34:32,369
Dilemma.
288
00:34:42,569 --> 00:34:45,799
How long have father
been in Edo?
289
00:34:45,800 --> 00:34:49,570
Because his clothings
looks aged.
290
00:34:50,589 --> 00:34:55,005
The clan demanded his attention.
So it's been 2 to 3 years.
291
00:34:55,005 --> 00:34:57,924
During that time mother
must've been lonely.
292
00:34:58,493 --> 00:35:01,453
Leaving for Edo soon
after the marriage.
293
00:35:05,208 --> 00:35:09,704
Father did of course end his pugilistic
road. Discharging his loyalty to the country.
294
00:35:09,962 --> 00:35:16,093
Your father did his part
as the dutiful father.
295
00:35:17,195 --> 00:35:22,442
Your father was eagerly anticipating
the day that you were born.
296
00:35:22,442 --> 00:35:26,292
Your father rushed back
from town.
297
00:35:28,419 --> 00:35:32,220
When he found out that
you're a girl.
298
00:35:32,220 --> 00:35:35,717
His face froze.
299
00:35:36,157 --> 00:35:39,567
I can never forget.
300
00:35:39,568 --> 00:35:44,548
Til today, I can still
remember his look.
301
00:35:49,464 --> 00:35:53,938
The essence of swordsmanship is something
politicians will never understand.
302
00:35:53,939 --> 00:35:57,993
This is not a subject that
can be easily argued.
303
00:35:57,994 --> 00:35:59,482
No.
304
00:35:59,483 --> 00:36:04,648
The Code of Bushido doesn't
mean giving up a career in Edo.
305
00:36:04,649 --> 00:36:08,152
Only teachers like
yourself can.
306
00:36:08,153 --> 00:36:12,130
I didn't distance myself from country
service because I wanted to.
307
00:36:12,131 --> 00:36:14,822
Just the opposite.
308
00:36:14,823 --> 00:36:17,682
As the 2nd son who
isn't an achiever.
309
00:36:17,683 --> 00:36:19,907
Not getting an official
placement.
310
00:36:19,908 --> 00:36:23,352
But depending instead
on family's wealth.
311
00:36:23,353 --> 00:36:30,088
Well, sword fighting for me is
more like an escape.
312
00:36:30,273 --> 00:36:38,074
If I were given a chance
like Magoshiro.
313
00:36:38,353 --> 00:36:43,685
I would have chosen
a political career.
314
00:36:46,193 --> 00:36:51,259
You wouldn't understand.
315
00:37:28,893 --> 00:37:32,563
End of lesson!
316
00:37:35,998 --> 00:37:39,493
Magoshiro? Let's have a go at it.
317
00:37:39,593 --> 00:37:43,353
No. I have matters
to attend to.
318
00:37:45,624 --> 00:37:48,689
I'll take my leave.
319
00:38:47,553 --> 00:38:57,862
These are my recommendations.
320
00:38:57,863 --> 00:38:59,672
Hondai Shinogeo!?
321
00:38:59,673 --> 00:39:02,430
Yes!
322
00:39:04,743 --> 00:39:06,630
Kudira Genjiro!?
323
00:39:06,631 --> 00:39:09,123
Yes!
324
00:39:10,483 --> 00:39:12,222
Nakanura Heima!?
325
00:39:12,223 --> 00:39:14,527
Yes!
326
00:39:15,503 --> 00:39:17,272
Kato Azo!?
327
00:39:17,273 --> 00:39:19,679
Yes!
328
00:39:20,323 --> 00:39:21,782
Akio Tangei!?
329
00:39:21,783 --> 00:39:24,222
Yes!
330
00:39:24,223 --> 00:39:26,452
Shumaki!?
331
00:39:43,263 --> 00:39:45,852
Shumaki Jingobear!?
332
00:39:45,853 --> 00:39:48,713
Yes!
333
00:39:50,243 --> 00:39:52,747
Sakiguchi Tarohaimo!?
334
00:39:52,748 --> 00:39:56,042
Yes!
335
00:40:24,213 --> 00:40:27,131
Thank you very much.
336
00:40:27,213 --> 00:40:31,342
The old are impatient, no?
337
00:40:31,663 --> 00:40:37,375
You did well. On
your 1st day.
338
00:40:54,163 --> 00:40:57,156
This is wonderful.
339
00:40:57,823 --> 00:41:00,422
I'm not talking about
his family's background.
340
00:41:00,423 --> 00:41:01,912
I know.
341
00:41:01,913 --> 00:41:05,186
You're smitten with the Mizuno.
342
00:41:05,187 --> 00:41:07,854
Yes...
343
00:41:08,443 --> 00:41:11,858
I was here with Lady
Kayo before.
344
00:41:11,859 --> 00:41:16,112
I guess we won't be
coming here anymore.
345
00:41:16,653 --> 00:41:22,500
When she marries. It would no longer
be convenient to come to baths.
346
00:41:22,513 --> 00:41:24,646
You're right.
347
00:41:26,413 --> 00:41:32,800
Everything's coming to an end.
348
00:41:40,443 --> 00:41:43,265
Unfortunate.
349
00:41:43,493 --> 00:41:45,719
Eh?
350
00:41:59,833 --> 00:42:04,142
I'm going in for a dip.
351
00:42:04,143 --> 00:42:06,458
Alright.
352
00:43:24,613 --> 00:43:26,734
Lady Kayo?
353
00:43:43,203 --> 00:43:49,845
And Fujii, Kageyu...
354
00:43:55,853 --> 00:43:58,175
Let's go.
355
00:44:25,243 --> 00:44:27,173
Lady Ito's home.
356
00:44:34,173 --> 00:44:35,472
I came back late
357
00:44:35,473 --> 00:44:39,492
It's wonderful that
you're back.
358
00:44:39,493 --> 00:44:40,672
What?
359
00:44:40,673 --> 00:44:44,510
Quick. Change up.
360
00:44:45,493 --> 00:44:47,193
Excuse me.
361
00:44:52,343 --> 00:44:56,623
Glad that you're here.
Another bowl!
362
00:45:01,093 --> 00:45:03,283
Welcome back.
363
00:45:03,543 --> 00:45:08,032
You're Lady Ito.
364
00:45:08,033 --> 00:45:11,245
Safe return.
365
00:45:16,903 --> 00:45:20,072
Yes! It's been awhile.
366
00:45:20,073 --> 00:45:24,285
I've only reached Katagiri this
morning from the Edo.
367
00:45:37,190 --> 00:45:42,462
It's been 5 years.
368
00:45:42,463 --> 00:45:48,763
You have turned into a
great beauty.
369
00:45:50,753 --> 00:45:54,282
According to our parents.
370
00:45:54,283 --> 00:46:00,422
We will be married this
coming spring.
371
00:46:23,513 --> 00:46:26,771
I had this specially made.
372
00:46:29,603 --> 00:46:33,297
A gift for when
you get married.
373
00:46:54,833 --> 00:47:00,941
There will a time
when this is of use.
374
00:47:03,313 --> 00:47:06,640
Thank you, father.
375
00:48:57,530 --> 00:49:00,108
An order was passed down from
the government a few days ago.
376
00:49:00,109 --> 00:49:04,020
A request for monetary assistance
for the Tonegawa flood project.
377
00:49:04,021 --> 00:49:08,729
This is extremely important
for the clan.
378
00:49:08,730 --> 00:49:11,098
Cornered by the opposition.
379
00:49:11,099 --> 00:49:15,592
I'm forced.
380
00:49:15,609 --> 00:49:17,643
As you have already known.
381
00:49:17,644 --> 00:49:20,364
With the compensatory,
6 years ago.
382
00:49:20,365 --> 00:49:22,111
Therefore.
383
00:49:22,112 --> 00:49:26,713
Understand that I am unable to
refuse without damaging my esteem.
384
00:49:26,714 --> 00:49:30,506
As we are unable to come
forth with more money.
385
00:49:30,507 --> 00:49:33,103
Lord Abemoto must not be
implicated in this oversight.
386
00:49:33,104 --> 00:49:36,212
We need the help of
Lord Anzai, Shimano.
387
00:49:36,213 --> 00:49:40,642
With his aid. We can get
out of this impasse.
388
00:49:40,643 --> 00:49:44,963
We need you to deliver
this proposal to him.
389
00:49:44,964 --> 00:49:47,737
Forward.
390
00:49:59,392 --> 00:50:07,662
For such an important task. I had
my doubts about your abilities.
391
00:50:07,991 --> 00:50:14,310
But you were highly recommended
by Lord Fujii, Kageyu.
392
00:50:38,632 --> 00:50:40,391
Deliver Lord Abemoto's letter.
393
00:50:40,392 --> 00:50:43,293
Have them accept the proposal.
394
00:50:43,294 --> 00:50:46,227
Put an end to this.
395
00:50:46,228 --> 00:50:49,230
When you're in Edo.
Put your heart into this.
396
00:50:49,231 --> 00:50:51,777
Yes.
397
00:52:16,122 --> 00:52:19,141
Lord Fujii?
398
00:52:19,142 --> 00:52:21,083
When you are in the palace.
399
00:52:21,084 --> 00:52:24,791
Say the fault is yours alone and
shame is upon you.
400
00:52:24,792 --> 00:52:27,087
Yes.
401
00:52:27,852 --> 00:52:29,902
Keep your wits about
you in Edo.
402
00:52:29,903 --> 00:52:33,730
Tread lightly but push it
through among praises.
403
00:52:33,731 --> 00:52:35,200
Amidst manners and etiquette.
404
00:52:35,201 --> 00:52:38,173
What will my title
of address be?
405
00:52:38,174 --> 00:52:41,943
Second in rank.
406
00:52:41,944 --> 00:52:44,880
Forward.
407
00:53:30,839 --> 00:53:34,116
Another bowl please?
408
00:53:55,532 --> 00:54:00,422
Lady Ito.
409
00:54:02,223 --> 00:54:05,076
Your husband to be has
really good appetite.
410
00:54:05,077 --> 00:54:07,796
There's still time before the wedding.
411
00:54:07,797 --> 00:54:10,476
He's been eating like this
for three consecutive days.
412
00:54:10,477 --> 00:54:17,710
Everyone feels happy that
his appetite is good.
413
00:54:48,867 --> 00:54:53,355
Ogata, Shiro and myself drink
together often in Edo.
414
00:54:53,356 --> 00:54:56,756
- Right!?
- Yes.
415
00:54:56,757 --> 00:55:00,150
He has often taken care
of me while I was in Edo.
416
00:55:00,151 --> 00:55:02,244
The duty is now yours.
417
00:55:02,245 --> 00:55:04,925
Right. Thank you so much.
418
00:55:04,926 --> 00:55:08,263
Don't mention it.
419
00:55:09,587 --> 00:55:11,688
It's late.
420
00:55:11,689 --> 00:55:15,326
Hey! It's still early.
421
00:55:15,327 --> 00:55:18,936
You don't need to
return to Edo for duty.
422
00:55:18,937 --> 00:55:22,543
Your home do not possess
wonderful wine as these.
423
00:55:22,544 --> 00:55:25,344
You're right...
424
00:55:29,588 --> 00:55:34,956
- More wine if you please.
- Yes.
425
00:55:41,807 --> 00:55:43,767
Saisuke?
426
00:55:43,937 --> 00:55:46,066
You married a good wife.
427
00:55:46,067 --> 00:55:49,007
What are you talking about?
428
00:55:51,087 --> 00:55:55,300
We're not married yet.
429
00:56:16,777 --> 00:56:19,733
You're cute.
430
00:56:49,437 --> 00:56:51,907
Lady Ito's home.
431
00:57:52,867 --> 00:57:56,866
In regards to Anzai, Lord Shimano.
432
00:57:56,867 --> 00:57:59,976
With great admiration and pride,
433
00:57:59,977 --> 00:58:01,668
respectively I plead.
434
00:58:01,669 --> 00:58:04,920
This being oversight on myself.
435
00:58:04,921 --> 00:58:09,906
Naito Magoshiro would like to propose.
436
00:58:09,907 --> 00:58:16,717
With all due respect, please
entertain my recourse.
437
00:58:23,669 --> 00:58:28,634
Please accept.
438
00:58:31,097 --> 00:58:35,356
I beg for your understanding.
439
00:58:35,357 --> 00:58:38,587
Your name's Naito. Is it not?
440
00:58:38,717 --> 00:58:39,780
Are you privy...
441
00:58:39,781 --> 00:58:45,465
Of the burden of my
acceptance?
442
00:58:55,997 --> 00:59:00,196
In regards to Anzai, Lord Shimano.
443
00:59:00,197 --> 00:59:02,406
With great admiration and pride,
444
00:59:02,407 --> 00:59:04,787
I am not saying this!
445
00:59:05,447 --> 00:59:10,697
You march into my home
and serve this to me.
446
00:59:12,137 --> 00:59:14,736
Have you pondered
upon your action?
447
00:59:14,737 --> 00:59:19,776
This is the 1st time I have
received such a proposal.
448
00:59:19,777 --> 00:59:25,491
Though for Edo this may not be.
449
00:59:26,177 --> 00:59:30,526
Of course, I can accept the proposal.
450
00:59:30,527 --> 00:59:36,916
But you have done a great disservice
bringing shame upon yourself.
451
00:59:36,917 --> 00:59:46,127
No. The messenger has brought
blood upon himself.
452
01:01:03,367 --> 01:01:05,676
Ito?
453
01:01:05,677 --> 01:01:07,977
Yes?
454
01:01:11,517 --> 01:01:18,929
Naito Magoshiro committed
suicide in Edo.
455
01:02:17,437 --> 01:02:22,056
Forgive me if I am mistaken.
456
01:02:22,057 --> 01:02:25,717
Are you the daughter of
clan elder Terai?
457
01:04:06,757 --> 01:04:08,966
May I enter?
458
01:04:08,967 --> 01:04:11,687
Yes.
459
01:04:20,457 --> 01:04:23,126
Imagine my surprise.
460
01:04:23,127 --> 01:04:26,246
When I learned Lady Ito
wish to see me.
461
01:04:26,247 --> 01:04:30,236
And to meet in your room.
462
01:04:30,237 --> 01:04:33,896
Would you please sit down.
463
01:04:34,697 --> 01:04:36,832
Pain...!
464
01:04:36,833 --> 01:04:40,787
Please do not misunderstand
the implication.
465
01:04:41,753 --> 01:04:46,242
I just wanted to talk
to you, Saisuke.
466
01:04:46,243 --> 01:04:49,124
Talk?
467
01:04:53,133 --> 01:04:54,842
What about?
468
01:04:54,843 --> 01:04:58,802
I'm all ears.
469
01:04:58,803 --> 01:05:02,245
Eguchi. No.
470
01:05:02,246 --> 01:05:05,732
Naito Magoshiro.
471
01:05:05,733 --> 01:05:09,271
What?
472
01:05:10,296 --> 01:05:15,066
About his suicide?
473
01:05:15,313 --> 01:05:18,249
I want to learn the
truth behind.
474
01:05:18,250 --> 01:05:23,421
Magoshiro's suicide.
475
01:05:23,593 --> 01:05:26,190
From what I heard.
476
01:05:26,191 --> 01:05:31,014
Magoshiro was rude by gaining
an audience with Lord Shimano.
477
01:05:31,015 --> 01:05:40,812
So he chose to end his
life as atonement.
478
01:05:40,813 --> 01:05:45,088
- Is this the truth?
- Huh?
479
01:05:45,763 --> 01:05:48,422
Was he framed?
480
01:05:48,423 --> 01:05:50,832
Framed!?
481
01:05:50,833 --> 01:05:56,002
Naito Magoshiro set up?
482
01:05:56,003 --> 01:06:00,162
What brings you
to this conclusion?
483
01:06:00,163 --> 01:06:04,176
Magoshiro's wife. Lady Kayo
484
01:06:04,176 --> 01:06:08,131
Have an unadmitted relationship
with another man.
485
01:06:08,513 --> 01:06:12,440
Who is that man?
486
01:06:12,823 --> 01:06:15,772
Fujii...
487
01:06:15,773 --> 01:06:19,345
Kageyu?
488
01:06:26,403 --> 01:06:28,344
I would ask you to.
489
01:06:28,345 --> 01:06:34,284
Help me investigate this.
490
01:06:43,473 --> 01:06:46,792
Is there something
to eat?
491
01:06:46,793 --> 01:06:48,673
What?
492
01:06:49,023 --> 01:06:53,902
Can't work if
I'm hungry.
493
01:07:07,237 --> 01:07:10,959
- Food's ready.
- Yes!
494
01:07:15,093 --> 01:07:17,112
Sorry to keep you waiting.
495
01:07:17,113 --> 01:07:19,375
Naito could've decline, right?
496
01:07:19,376 --> 01:07:22,602
No. He can never refuse.
497
01:07:22,603 --> 01:07:23,972
1 more!
498
01:07:23,973 --> 01:07:26,113
Yes! Right away!
499
01:07:28,913 --> 01:07:33,462
Why the urgency back
to Yokoyama?
500
01:07:33,463 --> 01:07:37,692
Not surprising. Official business.
501
01:07:37,693 --> 01:07:39,702
I see...
502
01:07:39,703 --> 01:07:41,282
Don't worry.
503
01:07:41,282 --> 01:07:45,971
I can still slip out
quietly at night .
504
01:07:46,083 --> 01:07:48,592
- Really?
- Sorry to keep you waiting!
505
01:07:48,593 --> 01:07:51,090
That was quick.
506
01:07:52,163 --> 01:07:56,244
Sorry. Enjoy!
507
01:08:02,263 --> 01:08:07,442
It seems that Magoshiro
have overstepped protocol.
508
01:08:07,443 --> 01:08:09,513
Protocol?
509
01:08:09,793 --> 01:08:12,760
This was already passed down.
510
01:08:12,760 --> 01:08:20,590
Whomever stands in the way of
protocol is bound for death.
511
01:08:22,673 --> 01:08:28,011
The order was sanctioned
by the clan.
512
01:08:28,011 --> 01:08:31,357
Lord Abemoto did indeed
approved the proposal..
513
01:08:31,357 --> 01:08:32,509
However.
514
01:08:32,896 --> 01:08:38,998
It's a wonder why Magoshiro
was given the task.
515
01:08:38,998 --> 01:08:41,555
Are they not going to
pursue this matter?
516
01:08:41,638 --> 01:08:44,887
Wouldn't this reflect
badly on the clan?
517
01:08:44,887 --> 01:08:49,645
Well, Lord Nagasaka are
said to be bedridden at home.
518
01:08:49,702 --> 01:08:52,462
With heart problems.
519
01:08:52,463 --> 01:09:00,283
The clan does seems
to be awfully quiet.
520
01:09:01,473 --> 01:09:09,823
Seems that Magoshiro's atonement
is ignored. Even by the clan.
521
01:09:09,923 --> 01:09:17,974
The Lord Abemoto shouldn't
have left this lying down.
522
01:09:18,303 --> 01:09:22,922
However. It still bothers me
on why he chose this path.
523
01:09:22,923 --> 01:09:27,985
Magoshiro was a
man of honor.
524
01:09:33,463 --> 01:09:40,732
I'll accept accountability for the
offense that Magoshiro have done.
525
01:09:40,733 --> 01:09:43,482
Please mete your punishment.
526
01:09:43,483 --> 01:09:45,605
No.
527
01:09:45,606 --> 01:09:49,212
Magoshiro broke protocol and
made a grave judgment.
528
01:09:49,213 --> 01:09:53,672
And it's the Lord's decision
to allow Magoshiro to proceed.
529
01:09:53,673 --> 01:09:55,942
Yes. But...
530
01:09:55,943 --> 01:10:00,022
You were just doing your duty.
531
01:10:00,023 --> 01:10:05,452
Anyway. Lord Shimano was the one
that demanded his atonement.
532
01:10:05,453 --> 01:10:11,722
This will not reflect badly
on Lord Fujii at all.
533
01:10:11,723 --> 01:10:13,280
Right.
534
01:10:13,281 --> 01:10:16,741
You're too distressed.
535
01:10:16,742 --> 01:10:19,782
Don't need to be.
536
01:10:19,783 --> 01:10:22,257
However, if the matter
is not settled.
537
01:10:22,258 --> 01:10:24,536
Magoshiro's case may
spiral out of control.
538
01:10:24,537 --> 01:10:29,761
This will implicate the
Naito Clan as well.
539
01:10:30,333 --> 01:10:37,883
I'm afraid they might
pursue this matter.
540
01:10:40,153 --> 01:10:41,568
Understood.
541
01:10:41,569 --> 01:10:47,992
Leave the Naito family to me.
I will rein them in.
542
01:10:47,993 --> 01:10:53,247
Leave it to me.
543
01:10:57,313 --> 01:11:01,662
Yes.
544
01:11:05,313 --> 01:11:10,842
I heard they found Magoshiro's
suicide note.
545
01:11:10,843 --> 01:11:15,933
He took full responsibilities
for his own actions.
546
01:11:16,183 --> 01:11:21,702
Absolving the Clan and the Lords
of all blame and culpability.
547
01:11:21,703 --> 01:11:25,032
He has conveniently
taken full blame.
548
01:11:25,033 --> 01:11:30,092
Otherwise, chaos will ensue.
549
01:11:30,093 --> 01:11:33,592
That's the end of it.
550
01:11:33,593 --> 01:11:36,182
However, something
still puzzles me.
551
01:11:36,183 --> 01:11:38,582
What is that?
552
01:11:38,583 --> 01:11:46,922
Even If it's Magoshiro's 1st
time on this task.
553
01:11:46,923 --> 01:11:55,833
Shouldn't he be briefed
thoroughly on protocol?
554
01:11:56,213 --> 01:12:01,875
How can this
be overlooked?
555
01:12:02,053 --> 01:12:09,424
It seems that someone
deliberately misled Magoshiro.
556
01:12:13,093 --> 01:12:17,747
Fear not. I'll find out.
557
01:12:44,923 --> 01:12:47,868
Enjoy your meal.
558
01:12:54,833 --> 01:13:00,122
Magoshiro's wife is having an affair
with Lord Fujii, Kageyu ?
559
01:13:00,123 --> 01:13:05,821
Hagai Dojo knows all about this.
560
01:13:06,823 --> 01:13:13,401
Hey. What are you
going to do?
561
01:13:17,663 --> 01:13:21,522
This is not something
that I can get into.
562
01:13:21,523 --> 01:13:24,392
I can no longer
get involved.
563
01:13:24,393 --> 01:13:26,917
This is getting too
complicated.
564
01:13:26,918 --> 01:13:31,777
I can't help you anymore.
565
01:13:33,183 --> 01:13:34,975
Thanks for all your help.
566
01:13:34,976 --> 01:13:39,937
I'll investigate on my own.
567
01:13:50,383 --> 01:13:54,032
It should be a boy.
568
01:13:54,033 --> 01:13:57,752
Look! My face haven't
changed a lot.
569
01:13:57,753 --> 01:13:59,522
Really?
570
01:13:59,523 --> 01:14:01,722
If it's a boy.
571
01:14:01,723 --> 01:14:05,374
Lady Ito can teach
him sword fighting.
572
01:14:05,375 --> 01:14:10,060
I can't teach him to fight
with a bamboo sword.
573
01:14:10,061 --> 01:14:15,172
There'll be lots of people
to do that.
574
01:14:15,173 --> 01:14:16,338
Well.
575
01:14:16,339 --> 01:14:18,762
Doesn't matter whether
it's a boy or girl.
576
01:14:18,763 --> 01:14:21,592
It doesn't matter to me.
577
01:14:21,593 --> 01:14:25,504
So long as the
baby's healthy.
578
01:14:59,640 --> 01:15:04,526
May I enquire about
something?
579
01:15:04,667 --> 01:15:08,386
Please, Please. Just let
me have a look.
580
01:15:08,387 --> 01:15:11,528
Just once.
581
01:15:51,937 --> 01:15:59,236
So Magoshiro knows about the
affair that Lady Kayo was having.
582
01:15:59,477 --> 01:16:01,987
That seems to be the case.
583
01:16:03,447 --> 01:16:06,685
Why...
584
01:16:07,857 --> 01:16:14,346
Why then did Magoshiro
kept his silence?
585
01:16:14,347 --> 01:16:16,441
If he didn't want
a divorce.
586
01:16:16,442 --> 01:16:21,205
Why didn't he confront
Lord Fujii, Kageyu?
587
01:16:22,727 --> 01:16:26,903
You don't understand.
588
01:16:29,807 --> 01:16:34,466
The code of Bushido
disallows it.
589
01:16:34,467 --> 01:16:39,816
Instead of spending life as
a low ranked Samurai.
590
01:16:39,817 --> 01:16:45,686
He chose to keep his silence
to rise up the ranks.
591
01:16:45,687 --> 01:16:48,606
As a man always have a
certain consciousness.
592
01:16:48,607 --> 01:16:53,896
We are bound by duty
as well as society.
593
01:16:53,897 --> 01:16:59,384
I know this because I
have 4 brothers before me.
594
01:17:03,086 --> 01:17:04,362
Oh!
595
01:17:04,363 --> 01:17:09,266
I'm not the same
as Magoshiro.
596
01:17:09,267 --> 01:17:12,034
Really!
597
01:17:12,035 --> 01:17:15,386
I know.
598
01:17:18,105 --> 01:17:25,494
Magoshiro is after
all but a mere human.
599
01:17:25,495 --> 01:17:30,429
It's only a matter of time,
before he gets into trouble.
600
01:17:31,095 --> 01:17:32,280
Lord Fujii and Lady Kayo's affair.
601
01:17:32,280 --> 01:17:35,958
Have been rumored
for some time now.
602
01:17:36,025 --> 01:17:39,783
As you yourself know.
603
01:17:40,005 --> 01:17:42,914
The affair's not well kept.
604
01:17:42,915 --> 01:17:45,376
Not only does Magoshiro
knows.
605
01:17:45,377 --> 01:17:49,594
But the Naito clan as well.
606
01:17:49,595 --> 01:17:55,954
It's only a matter of time Magshiro
and Lord Fujii would feud.
607
01:17:55,955 --> 01:18:00,704
As head of the Naito clan. He is
both bound and responsible.
608
01:18:00,705 --> 01:18:06,350
That's the life of a warrior.
The Code of Bushido.
609
01:18:08,255 --> 01:18:11,565
Code of Bushido.
610
01:18:11,855 --> 01:18:17,501
Lord Fujii, Kageyu have so
far been successful in cloak.
611
01:18:18,985 --> 01:18:23,564
If his affair becomes public.
612
01:18:23,565 --> 01:18:27,037
Not only will his
position be threatened.
613
01:18:27,038 --> 01:18:30,416
So will his life.
614
01:18:30,835 --> 01:18:34,994
Which is why and therefore
615
01:18:34,995 --> 01:18:40,914
Fujii's had risen to the
chief justice in power.
616
01:18:40,915 --> 01:18:45,981
He knows protocol
better then anyone.
617
01:18:47,095 --> 01:18:49,775
So it was a setup.
618
01:18:51,835 --> 01:18:56,144
With the influence from
the Hagai Dojo.
619
01:18:56,145 --> 01:19:04,506
Fujii used him as a pawn.
620
01:19:17,525 --> 01:19:24,068
Through these few years. Lord Fujii
have been gaining in power.
621
01:19:24,069 --> 01:19:27,624
Because he used bribery
to get his way.
622
01:19:27,625 --> 01:19:30,144
Bribe?
623
01:19:30,145 --> 01:19:33,944
Fujii secured his endorsement
for the next five years.
624
01:19:33,945 --> 01:19:37,804
Through his monopoly
on the trade in Edo.
625
01:19:37,805 --> 01:19:40,254
He is impregnable.
626
01:19:40,255 --> 01:19:44,044
Don't you think he
should be responsible?
627
01:19:44,045 --> 01:19:49,834
Fujii is also part of
the ruling caste.
628
01:19:49,835 --> 01:19:55,334
Lord Fujii and his people
aren't to be trifled with.
629
01:19:55,335 --> 01:19:59,684
Messing with them means
certain death.
630
01:19:59,685 --> 01:20:03,084
No one dares.
631
01:20:03,085 --> 01:20:06,074
Incorrigible.
632
01:20:06,075 --> 01:20:11,142
This is how the
world works.
633
01:20:20,065 --> 01:20:23,951
I want to see Fujii, Kageyu
brought to justice.
634
01:20:24,585 --> 01:20:29,218
How do you think
we do that?
635
01:20:46,245 --> 01:20:51,604
I'll help.
636
01:20:51,605 --> 01:20:56,555
No. I'll do it alone.
637
01:20:58,275 --> 01:21:02,111
Lord Fujii is also be regarded
as a great swordsman.
638
01:21:02,112 --> 01:21:07,193
Though can't say the
same of his integrity.
639
01:21:14,495 --> 01:21:20,727
May I ask?
640
01:21:27,245 --> 01:21:32,797
What is the relationship between
Magoshiro and yourself?
641
01:21:35,035 --> 01:21:37,414
None
642
01:21:37,415 --> 01:21:44,369
Mere acquaintances.
643
01:21:45,625 --> 01:21:52,136
Just mere... acquaintances?
644
01:22:00,105 --> 01:22:05,282
I guessed it as much!
645
01:22:37,098 --> 01:22:40,713
May I enter?
646
01:23:51,248 --> 01:23:54,143
Signed Lady Ito.
647
01:26:34,215 --> 01:26:39,486
Fujii, Kageyu?
648
01:26:42,715 --> 01:26:46,504
I have been waiting.
649
01:26:47,515 --> 01:26:50,015
Who are you?
650
01:26:53,505 --> 01:26:59,245
I'm the daughter of
clan elder Terai.
651
01:27:00,045 --> 01:27:04,778
Why would the daughter of
the clan elder accuse me.
652
01:27:05,928 --> 01:27:11,418
Of infidelity.
653
01:27:13,292 --> 01:27:16,589
What kind of game
are you playing?
654
01:27:16,589 --> 01:27:18,954
No.
655
01:27:19,651 --> 01:27:25,573
Did you not set a trap for Naito
and proceed to have him killed.
656
01:27:25,573 --> 01:27:28,911
Isn't that right? Fujii?
657
01:27:30,315 --> 01:27:36,599
What do you
intend to do?
658
01:27:39,415 --> 01:27:42,941
Annihilate me!?
659
01:27:43,695 --> 01:27:52,164
A mere woman
such as yourself?
660
01:27:53,235 --> 01:27:57,924
My father have tutored
swordsmanship in schools.
661
01:27:57,925 --> 01:28:02,364
So I have heard.
662
01:28:02,365 --> 01:28:04,484
However.
663
01:28:04,485 --> 01:28:10,469
We are not bamboo practicing.
664
01:28:20,635 --> 01:28:24,056
Alone?
665
01:28:24,215 --> 01:28:26,749
Yes.
666
01:28:27,955 --> 01:28:30,813
I see.
667
01:32:13,615 --> 01:32:15,811
Why is the daughter
of the clan elder.
668
01:32:15,812 --> 01:32:23,289
Taking vengeance for a low
ranked samurai?
669
01:32:25,865 --> 01:32:38,695
Eguchi Magoshiro saw my abilities
beyond that of a women.
670
01:32:39,955 --> 01:32:44,714
What's the relationship
between you and Magoshiro?
671
01:32:53,315 --> 01:33:00,222
Just mere acquaintances.
672
01:33:13,545 --> 01:33:17,267
Enough!
673
01:34:59,325 --> 01:35:03,283
Another half hour,
674
01:35:03,284 --> 01:35:07,775
someone would be walking by here.
675
01:35:08,370 --> 01:35:11,197
Stay off the beaten path.
Stay on the river.
676
01:35:11,198 --> 01:35:17,011
Go through the jungle
and you're home.
677
01:35:22,105 --> 01:35:26,596
Leave the rest to me.
678
01:36:01,148 --> 01:36:04,827
Go on. Quickly.
679
01:36:58,905 --> 01:37:05,124
Fujii was executed by
someone righteous.
680
01:37:05,125 --> 01:37:06,658
Yes.
681
01:37:06,659 --> 01:37:11,433
After years of living precariously.
682
01:37:14,755 --> 01:37:22,235
Wonder who was the gallant?
683
01:37:24,425 --> 01:37:31,195
I heard a letter of accusations
was left in his arms.
684
01:37:32,005 --> 01:37:38,853
An immerse display of
strength and power.
685
01:37:40,705 --> 01:37:44,624
However, to defeat 3 men.
686
01:37:44,625 --> 01:37:49,072
And then close proximity
with a knife.
687
01:37:49,073 --> 01:37:54,281
Superior swordsmanship.
688
01:38:00,375 --> 01:38:03,510
Indeed.
689
01:39:32,165 --> 01:39:34,305
Lady Ito?
690
01:39:56,175 --> 01:39:59,835
Saisuke?
691
01:40:11,865 --> 01:40:13,894
How's the arm?
692
01:40:13,895 --> 01:40:18,837
Better.
693
01:40:27,145 --> 01:40:30,164
It's been 10 days since
we've seen you.
694
01:40:30,165 --> 01:40:32,073
Is everything alright?
695
01:40:32,074 --> 01:40:35,285
Hmm?
696
01:40:35,286 --> 01:40:37,729
I was here.
697
01:40:37,729 --> 01:40:40,334
Huh?
698
01:40:40,845 --> 01:40:46,486
Looking at the cherry
blossom in full bloom.
699
01:40:52,245 --> 01:40:56,789
4 friends would be coming tonight.
700
01:40:56,790 --> 01:40:59,441
I'll be a bad host if I'm not there.
701
01:40:59,442 --> 01:41:02,661
Let's go!
702
01:43:00,615 --> 01:43:01,661
Long after this incident.
703
01:43:01,662 --> 01:43:05,644
Saisuke inherited my father's name.
704
01:43:05,645 --> 01:43:09,434
And your grandmother had seven
children including myself.
705
01:43:09,435 --> 01:43:13,794
Yes, those are your
parent's friends.
706
01:43:13,795 --> 01:43:19,254
Saisuke wouldn't help out
at home like other men.
707
01:43:19,255 --> 01:43:23,534
But my father's clan rose
in the community.
708
01:43:23,535 --> 01:43:25,567
Though he was known
as an simpleton.
709
01:43:25,568 --> 01:43:29,686
It's the view of many that
simpletons gets to grow old.
710
01:43:29,687 --> 01:43:35,777
What talent could there be.
711
01:43:36,055 --> 01:43:40,594
Cherry blossoms are still
vivid in my mind.
712
01:43:40,595 --> 01:43:43,444
But cherry blossom's
beauty are fleeting.
713
01:43:43,445 --> 01:43:45,864
The sad thing is.
714
01:43:45,865 --> 01:43:50,475
Because after my grandmother
passed on.
715
01:43:50,565 --> 01:43:57,675
Your grandfather has never been
to another cherry blossom.
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