Gohatto Taboo

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00:02:00 Kyoto, 1865
00:02:15 After moving
00:02:19 the Shinsen militia was recruiting.
00:02:22 In the beginning,
00:02:24 they drew most of their troops
00:02:28 from several regional dojos.
00:02:30 But this yielded dubious results.
00:02:33 Now men were handpicked.
00:02:52 Next!
00:03:03 Who's the boy?
00:03:07 Him?
00:03:09 A merchant's son.
00:03:14 Not a spy?
00:03:16 He was recommended by his master,
00:03:19 Senzaemon Hamano
00:03:24 He was his assistant
00:03:27 after graduating.
00:03:29 His background?
00:03:31 His family
00:03:33 are the Echigoya's,
00:03:36 He's their third son.
00:03:39 Name?
00:03:41 Sozaburo Kano.
00:03:45 Soji has his hands full.
00:03:49 I have his family tree.
00:03:53 The Echiyoga family
00:03:57 In the service of lnaba
00:04:01 Utanosuke Kano, notably,
00:04:07 His descendants went to Echigo,
00:04:16 In spite of their change in class,
00:04:19 they kept the samurai name, Kano.
00:04:22 Look.
00:04:48 He's the last one.
00:04:50 His name is Hyozo Tashiro.
00:04:55 He's from the Kurume clan,
00:05:00 He was recommended
00:05:04 Like Kano,
00:05:08 all the early rounds undefeated.
00:05:46 Okita won, but he had
00:05:50 Only those two are worthy.
00:05:55 What do you think, Hijikata?
00:05:59 Kano and Tashiro.
00:06:01 Fine.
00:06:04 And you, lto?
00:06:06 I agree.
00:06:08 I don't think
00:06:13 on swordsmanship only.
00:06:15 But since that's your policy...
00:06:19 The Shinsen militia
00:06:25 Kano, Tashiro.
00:06:28 To the Commander's quarters.
00:06:48 There are no subordinates here.
00:06:52 Come closer.
00:07:21 Kano, how old are you?
00:07:25 Eighteen.
00:07:27 Eighteen?
00:07:29 Don't lie to us.
00:07:31 What's the difference?
00:07:35 "Well... he doesn't often
00:07:39 "He doesn't have that leaning.
00:07:43 You assisted your master?
00:07:46 I'm a novice.
00:07:47 No, you surprised me out there.
00:07:51 You've got talent.
00:07:55 You're Tashiro?
00:08:07 These are troubled times.
00:08:10 I expect you to maintain order,
00:08:21 I'd like to take Kano as my aide.
00:08:25 Fine. That's the custom.
00:08:29 And Tashiro?
00:08:34 Let's assign him to the First Unit,
00:08:38 They'll break him in.
00:08:40 Fine.
00:08:41 Tomorrow, Seijuro muto
00:08:45 is to be executed.
00:08:49 One of them could take care of it.
00:08:55 Toshi,
00:08:57 why not Kano?
00:09:02 CODE OF CONDUCT
00:09:05 NEVER BETRAY THE SAmURAl WAYS
00:09:09 NEVER DESERT THE SHlNSEN mlLlTlA
00:09:13 NEVER BORROW mONEY
00:09:17 NEVER BE lNVOLVED lN ClVlL SUlTS
00:09:22 NEVER FlGHT FOR PERSONAL mOTlVES
00:09:26 ANYONE VlOLATlNG THlS CODE
00:09:29 mUST DlSEmBOWEL HlmSELF
00:09:48 Kano.
00:09:50 Yes?
00:09:52 Tomorrow morning at 8,
00:09:53 a man from the Fourth Unit,
00:09:57 Seijiro muto,
00:10:01 and passing it off
00:10:05 will be beheaded.
00:10:07 You will perform the execution.
00:10:10 - Understood?
00:10:13 If you don't know how,
00:10:18 Shinohara will be observing.
00:10:21 I'm honored.
00:10:30 That's how they test newcomers.
00:10:34 Why you? Why not me?
00:10:40 Their code of conduct is fine.
00:10:44 But their code of battle...
00:10:47 When a captain falls in battle,
00:10:51 his men must follow him
00:10:56 Absurd. One life isn't enough.
00:11:00 They put that in after
00:11:09 Why did you join?
00:11:39 Kano...
00:11:48 Can't you sleep?
00:11:52 Without sleep,
00:12:26 Have you ever killed a man?
00:12:39 Have you ever made love?
00:14:05 "He must've killed before.
00:14:09 Forgive me.
00:14:14 He's got courage.
00:14:16 "No, something other than courage.
00:14:20 Who's there?
00:14:23 Tashiro. I enlisted yesterday.
00:14:27 I was jealous of Kano,
00:14:32 I came to watch.
00:14:34 Executions are not open
00:14:37 I submit to your punishment.
00:14:40 Five days detention.
00:14:59 FlVE DAYS LATER
00:15:19 It's over. Back to your unit.
00:15:22 Should I apologize to someone?
00:15:26 lt'll keep until tomorrow.
00:15:42 Tashiro.
00:15:45 Sozaburo.
00:15:48 In my cell, I kept calling you.
00:15:52 For help?
00:15:54 No. I called my true love's name.
00:15:57 Are you cross?
00:16:01 Why are you smiling?
00:16:04 Did you miss me?
00:16:12 - Don't you like me?
00:16:45 Cry out?
00:16:51 I don't want to die
00:16:55 move away.
00:16:58 In that case,
00:17:03 - Gion?
00:17:07 I don't prefer women.
00:17:10 Haven't you ever known a woman?
00:17:15 NO SECRETS ON HEAVEN AND EARTH
00:17:19 WlTHlN A mONTH
00:17:27 RUmORS
00:17:30 KANO'S NEVER HAD A WOmAN
00:17:43 SOmE mEN ARE COURTlNG Hlm
00:17:46 NOTABLY,
00:17:52 FlFTH UNlT LEADER,
00:18:04 AND TASHlRO,
00:18:14 HE AVOlDS TASHlRO
00:18:17 STlLL, HE LlKES BElNG
00:18:22 AT 18, HE KEEPS HlS LONG LOCKS
00:18:25 A PROVOCATlON FOR mE
00:18:30 ONE mUST FEEL SORRY FOR TASHlRO
00:18:44 Soji.
00:18:50 What are you doing?
00:18:53 Playing with kids?
00:18:55 Yes, they're catching fish for me.
00:18:58 What for?
00:19:01 To eat.
00:19:05 Soji, how have you been feeling?
00:19:14 I was only sick
00:19:20 About Tashiro and Kano...
00:19:26 Oh, that?
00:19:28 Not my cup of tea.
00:19:35 During the entry contest,
00:19:40 who was stronger?
00:19:43 Sozaburo Kano.
00:19:56 Hijikata.
00:19:59 What did he think, coming here?
00:20:03 Nothing, really.
00:20:07 He liked the smell.
00:20:10 The smell? The smell of blood?
00:20:15 During lkedaya,
00:20:18 you were on watch.
00:20:21 You asked if the Choshu were crazy
00:20:27 and take the emperor captive,
00:20:30 to have him with them.
00:20:33 Did I really say that?
00:20:35 They're not crazy,
00:20:41 Where high-spirited men gather,
00:20:46 arguing back and forth,
00:20:50 about illusions,
00:20:52 they come to believe
00:20:55 can be easily overthrown.
00:20:59 The militia is no less utopian.
00:21:04 It emanates a certain energy.
00:21:10 It takes a madman
00:21:14 And you're the leader of the pack.
00:21:36 Is Kano here?
00:21:43 Have a go?
00:21:45 I'm grateful for your guidance.
00:22:32 Enough.
00:22:36 Tashiro.
00:22:43 Tashiro, don't hold back.
00:22:53 Very sloppy.
00:22:55 Is that the work
00:23:18 match over.
00:23:22 "Soji's right.
00:23:24 "Tashiro is really
00:23:33 You two fight.
00:24:26 "That's strange.
00:25:00 "Those two... are lovers.
00:25:05 "No doubt about it.
00:25:14 BEFORE LONG,
00:25:17 RUmOR:
00:25:20 KANO AND TASHlRO ARE LOVERS
00:25:55 They're coming.
00:25:58 That's Commander Kondo!
00:26:11 The militia!
00:26:21 Thank you for protecting us.
00:26:27 Thank you.
00:26:38 Sozaburo,
00:26:39 tell Toshi...
00:26:42 Tell the Lieut. Commander
00:27:02 I must go to Choshu.
00:27:07 For battle?
00:27:08 No, to testify against them.
00:27:11 What good will that do?
00:27:14 We have orders to invade them.
00:27:16 All clans must band together,
00:27:21 What are you doing there?
00:27:25 Testifying.
00:27:27 Tell me the truth.
00:27:34 Toshi,
00:27:38 I leave you in charge.
00:27:41 Who's leaving with you?
00:27:44 lto, Takeda and Ogata, I think.
00:27:51 lto?
00:27:54 Since his arrival,
00:27:56 he's spread unrest in the ranks.
00:28:00 In your absence,
00:28:07 I've heard
00:28:10 that Soza...
00:28:16 I wouldn't know.
00:28:19 What does it matter?
00:28:24 No, but this sort of thing
00:28:28 There was a lot of trouble
00:28:33 Hearts inflamed by passion.
00:28:37 It must not happen again.
00:28:54 Beautiful.
00:29:32 Are you with the militia?
00:29:34 Yes.
00:29:41 From what school?
00:29:46 Pure Land Buddhist.
00:29:48 No, in swordsmanship?
00:29:51 Swordsmanship?
00:29:53 I'm from the same school
00:29:57 but I'm not very good.
00:29:59 Actually, I'm terrible.
00:30:00 You're not a monk then?
00:30:06 That's right.
00:30:09 Please forgive me.
00:30:14 The look on Kondo's face!
00:30:17 Who was with him?
00:30:20 I'm not at liberty to say.
00:30:23 Captain Okita.
00:30:25 Don't call me captain.
00:30:29 How old was he?
00:30:31 About 60, I guess.
00:30:34 Are you joking?
00:30:39 No one here is that old.
00:30:41 He said he was
00:30:45 I've got it. Genzaburo lnoue.
00:30:48 You should kill yourself
00:30:53 He is our senior member,
00:30:57 - You said 60.
00:31:00 Forget it.
00:31:01 It's his own fault - he looks old.
00:31:04 What is his post?
00:31:06 He's captain of the Sixth Unit.
00:31:09 Commander Kondo,
00:31:12 and myself are from the same dojo.
00:31:15 and the Tennenrishin school.
00:31:18 Some say we have
00:31:23 That's not our intention.
00:31:25 I understand.
00:31:28 It's true of course.
00:31:31 When you spar with him, go easy.
00:31:34 THlS ADVlCE PROVED DlFFlCULT
00:31:46 You're the one
00:31:50 I inquired about
00:31:54 I didn't know who you were.
00:31:57 If you say so.
00:32:09 "Little Religion!"
00:32:11 I don't have time
00:32:14 but we'll get to it soon.
00:32:17 Thank you.
00:32:21 THEN, ONE DAY...
00:32:30 "Little Religion!"
00:32:34 Ready?
00:33:17 I'll show you.
00:33:43 Call that a samurai?
00:33:49 - Who are you?
00:33:59 What happened?
00:34:01 I don't know.
00:34:06 Two of them. Dubious characters.
00:34:08 They've got a nerve coming in here.
00:34:11 What did they say about us?
00:34:14 "Call that a samurai?"
00:34:16 Unforgivable.
00:34:17 Was that all?
00:34:19 Also, "That's the best
00:34:24 Our guards heard them,
00:34:28 They let them go.
00:34:33 Long ago, people dared enter.
00:34:35 But now that we're
00:34:39 no one should ever get inside!
00:34:42 I'm sorry.
00:34:46 It's my fault.
00:34:54 Kano, don't lose your head.
00:34:57 Calm down and await orders.
00:35:00 Get back to work, all right?
00:35:05 One had a scar on his chin,
00:35:07 and a crest of three stars.
00:35:11 The other was about 25.
00:35:15 crossed battle-axes.
00:35:18 Crossed battle-axes?
00:35:23 We're not certain,
00:35:25 but they may have Higo accents.
00:35:29 If they are from Higo,
00:35:30 they may want to avenge
00:35:36 Find out.
00:35:37 Right away.
00:35:40 Whom did they see
00:35:42 sparring in the dojo
00:35:46 Captain lnoue and Sozaburo Kano.
00:35:50 They must've been mocking Kano,
00:36:10 lnoue.
00:36:12 Toshi.
00:36:14 Let your assistants
00:36:17 I do.
00:36:19 But I do it much better.
00:36:22 You must set an example
00:36:25 You think so?
00:36:30 I wanted to speak to you,
00:36:36 I'm sorry.
00:36:38 No, it's not your fault at all.
00:36:41 But we must find out
00:36:44 what they were after.
00:36:47 I'm assigning you and Kano
00:36:51 to settle this matter
00:36:56 I'll handle it.
00:37:00 By the way,
00:37:02 why were you sparring with Kano?
00:37:06 "Little Religion..."
00:37:12 I told Sozaburo
00:37:15 to spar with Capt. lnoue.
00:37:18 You did?
00:37:35 Let me serve you a drink.
00:37:42 You're my guest.
00:38:05 Leave us. We have to talk.
00:38:29 Why were you holding back
00:38:32 I wasn't.
00:38:34 Stop. I was watching you.
00:38:39 He can't possibly compete with you.
00:38:42 You weren't yourself.
00:38:44 Of course I was.
00:38:48 Is it because of his position?
00:38:52 I'm not criticizing.
00:38:54 We all bow and scrape to them.
00:38:57 That's how they retain authority.
00:39:00 We're only equal in theory.
00:39:03 Anyone who doesn't agree,
00:39:09 is killed.
00:39:12 That's what happened
00:39:16 He was one of the first
00:39:22 On the eve of his death,
00:39:25 a woman cried
00:39:30 A woman with small feet.
00:39:36 But I'm digressing.
00:39:41 Do you know
00:39:44 why I was watching you so closely,
00:39:50 how I knew you were holding back?
00:39:54 Kano...
00:39:56 Do you know?
00:40:01 Why?
00:40:04 I'd give my life
00:40:08 to wake to the nightingale's song,
00:40:11 after holding you in my arms
00:40:22 Sozaburo, make my dream come true.
00:40:26 Someone might come in.
00:40:27 I'm not to be disturbed.
00:41:06 Don't tell Tashiro.
00:41:10 So it's true...
00:41:16 You're lovers.
00:41:28 Yamazaki, any news?
00:41:31 Are you still here, Capt. lnoue?
00:41:35 Nothing on the crests?
00:41:38 It takes time.
00:41:40 I told him it was no use
00:41:43 but he won't leave.
00:41:45 We've placed men all around town,
00:41:49 and we've let it be known
00:41:54 Capt. lnoue, you can't possibly
00:41:58 roam around like Sozaburo.
00:42:03 Are the crests his only clues
00:42:06 in the search for those two men?
00:42:11 No. They had Higo accents.
00:42:14 Twice a day,
00:42:18 on the east side, near the bridge.
00:43:30 Please, sir.
00:43:33 may l?
00:43:34 Just in time. Follow them.
00:43:37 But where are you going?
00:43:41 Fine. I'll report to you in Gion.
00:44:12 Waiting for someone?
00:44:15 Yes. A company aide.
00:44:23 - See anything?
00:44:29 This way.
00:44:56 What do we do?
00:44:57 Go to the inn.
00:45:00 Now?
00:45:04 Shouldn't we wait
00:45:08 Never wait to pull a weed.
00:45:18 Where I come from,
00:45:23 They take good care of their hides.
00:45:26 I see.
00:45:28 What do foxes do?
00:45:30 There's a den at the Hino temple.
00:45:33 The foxes who live there
00:45:36 are very smart.
00:45:41 they pay for it.
00:45:43 - With leaves?
00:45:46 With real tarnished coins.
00:45:50 They're very clever.
00:45:52 Lieut. Commander Hijikata's family
00:45:56 His name was Genzaburo.
00:46:00 The townspeople called him
00:46:04 The kids from the next village
00:46:07 would swim across the river.
00:46:12 When he died,
00:46:14 they attended his funeral,
00:46:20 People thought they were
00:46:23 I didn't.
00:46:26 Why not?
00:46:27 Because among them,
00:46:29 among all these kids,
00:46:37 It's me, Soji.
00:46:45 Why are you dressed like that?
00:46:47 It's not my choice.
00:46:53 my fault?
00:46:55 Capt. lnoue.
00:46:59 Desperate?
00:47:01 Yes. He's left with Sozaburo Kano,
00:47:05 where the Higo men gather.
00:47:09 He's ready to die.
00:47:12 He hasn't got a chance.
00:47:14 You know him.
00:47:19 That idiot!
00:47:20 Send him reinforcements,
00:47:23 I'll be along with other troops.
00:47:28 When fighting indoors,
00:47:32 What do you mean?
00:47:34 Both hands up near the guard.
00:47:37 Never aim for the head.
00:47:38 You might hit a ceiling
00:47:42 - You've done that?
00:47:44 Near the guard?
00:47:46 Wait for the right moment to attack.
00:47:49 If you miss,
00:47:53 Of course,
00:48:17 Open up!
00:48:30 Official search.
00:48:33 I figured as much.
00:48:35 They followed us.
00:48:39 It's hard to see,
00:48:42 but I think there's two of them.
00:48:46 Two?
00:48:48 Go get the others.
00:48:52 They wouldn't attack with only two.
00:48:56 must be at least ten.
00:49:09 What's the matter?
00:49:17 Shinsen militia.
00:49:19 What's your hurry?
00:49:21 move over!
00:49:22 I'll show you the way.
00:49:26 Come along.
00:49:29 This way.
00:49:33 Come along.
00:49:43 See, there's no one here.
00:49:58 - Still warm.
00:50:00 You must be mistaken.
00:50:05 Let's try the back door.
00:50:07 The back is on the river.
00:50:22 - madam.
00:50:24 We're going down.
00:50:26 must we?
00:50:28 Get me five lanterns and a ladder.
00:50:32 Why so many lanterns?
00:50:47 There you are.
00:50:50 I see now.
00:50:51 Not bad, eh?
00:50:54 Take a look down there.
00:50:56 See anyone?
00:50:59 No one.
00:51:01 I'll go down then.
00:51:46 my leg's broken.
00:52:32 Who's there?
00:53:03 Kano!
00:53:05 Hang on.
00:53:29 You're coming around. Sozaburo.
00:53:32 Finally. I was worried.
00:53:36 I feel better now. You all right?
00:53:56 "On December 22nd of that year,
00:54:00 "Commander Kondo
00:54:07 "A banquet in his honor
00:54:10 Delicious.
00:54:14 Kyoto sake is the best there is.
00:54:23 The Choshu clan is feigning loyalty
00:54:26 to the emperor and the shogunate.
00:54:30 But they've got a secret agenda.
00:54:35 They're arming for combat.
00:54:40 The shogunate is too weak.
00:54:43 They should attack now,
00:54:46 smash them, occupy the land,
00:54:49 before it's too late.
00:54:52 But, Commander Kondo,
00:54:55 last year,
00:54:58 Choshu served
00:55:01 combatting foreign invaders.
00:55:06 Every patriot praised their valor.
00:55:12 Do you support isolationism?
00:55:16 Yes, of course.
00:55:18 Then you should be
00:55:25 Foreign cannons being,
00:55:30 in coastal areas,
00:55:32 Choshu batteries were wiped out.
00:55:37 And you believe
00:55:40 the shogunate should eliminate
00:55:44 A samurai does not behave that way.
00:55:48 A samurai does not behave...
00:55:52 You mean that it's beneath him?
00:55:55 Exactly.
00:56:00 A true samurai is distinguished
00:56:04 by his sense of forbearance.
00:56:09 Or, to put it more simply,
00:56:13 I know what you meant.
00:56:17 I'm sure you do.
00:56:19 As our journey progressed
00:56:22 you understood me better and better.
00:56:27 Hijikata...
00:56:29 I assure you, Hijikata...
00:56:31 What?
00:56:34 Well that... Commander Kondo...
00:56:38 the more he saw of the deplorable
00:56:43 the more his opinion changed.
00:56:47 I believe our commander
00:56:50 is the only one to restore order
00:56:53 to the reigning confusion in Kyoto.
00:56:57 Is that so?
00:56:58 What's your opinion?
00:57:01 About this issue.
00:57:05 It doesn't interest me at all.
00:57:09 Excuse me.
00:57:24 I'm glad to see you again.
00:57:29 I thought you were laid up.
00:57:31 I was ashamed to face you,
00:57:35 but I changed my mind.
00:57:39 In a general way.
00:57:43 I apologize for the deaths
00:57:48 by my blundering.
00:57:50 Your injury?
00:57:52 I fell from a ladder.
00:57:58 How is Kano?
00:58:00 No damage to that prettyface?
00:58:06 Whywere you coaching him?
00:58:10 Do you, too, have that leaning?
00:58:15 Not at all. But...
00:58:19 But?
00:58:20 I'm beginning to see
00:58:22 how certain men can be unsettled.
00:58:54 Sozaburo...
00:59:51 I wouldn't do that.
00:59:57 Sozaburo, are you that much
01:00:02 Why?
01:00:04 Even with me?
01:00:06 you remain somehow attached to him.
01:00:11 Leave him.
01:00:13 I can't.
01:00:15 He keeps clutching?
01:00:18 Not really.
01:00:20 Then why?
01:00:32 I'll kill...
01:00:39 you...
01:00:41 No, not you.
01:00:46 Lieut. Commander, it's Yamazaki.
01:00:52 Is it that urgent?
01:00:53 One of our men has been killed.
01:00:56 I'm coming.
01:01:19 Right here.
01:01:22 The one who found him
01:01:25 The magistrate notified us.
01:01:29 Who was it?
01:01:30 I'll go see.
01:01:36 He's from the Tenth Unit,
01:01:38 his name is Tojiro Yuzawa.
01:01:42 Fatal wounds to the back and belly.
01:01:57 Yuzawa?
01:01:59 "I've met him somewhere.
01:02:06 - The murderer?
01:02:08 We thought it was
01:02:13 but there was an eyewitness.
01:02:16 They're easy to spot.
01:02:18 And it wasn't one of them.
01:02:22 Then who was it?
01:02:24 One of our own, I fear.
01:02:28 Did Yuzawa have enemies
01:02:33 I'll find out.
01:02:34 I wonder if he leaned that way.
01:02:38 Leaned which way?
01:02:41 A lover of men.
01:02:43 It's common practice
01:02:45 where he comes from.
01:03:07 Nothing yet. Sorry.
01:03:25 It's getting late.
01:03:29 I'll bring you some tea.
01:03:41 About Sozaburo Kano...
01:03:44 Sozaburo?
01:03:47 Is he the lover of one of our men?
01:03:52 Who do you mean?
01:03:55 Besides lnoue of course.
01:04:00 Hijikata, take care of this.
01:04:04 Take care of it?
01:04:07 Kill him?
01:04:09 Do you have no pity?
01:04:13 Kondo,
01:04:14 you're not in love with him,
01:04:17 Toshi, you misunderstood me.
01:04:22 I didn't say kill him.
01:04:24 I'm merely suggesting
01:04:27 have him acquaint Sozaburo
01:04:31 That's all I'm saying.
01:04:40 Why does he still have those locks?
01:04:45 lsn't he old enough to cut them?
01:04:51 I'll do my best.
01:04:55 "Why are we both
01:04:58 "so indulgent with Sozaburo?
01:05:02 So I take him
01:05:05 That's right.
01:05:07 But with what money?
01:05:09 The militia can hardly afford it.
01:05:11 His family must provide for him.
01:05:15 This is foryou.
01:05:33 Kano.
01:05:34 Sgt. Yamazaki.
01:05:36 How are you healing?
01:05:38 Can you wear the mask now?
01:05:40 - Yes.
01:05:43 How about a drink, to celebrate?
01:05:46 Want to go to Shimabara tonight?
01:05:49 No, l...
01:05:51 Don't be so stiff.
01:05:53 It's time you had a little fun.
01:05:57 It would do you good.
01:05:59 I'm busy tonight.
01:06:01 With who?
01:06:08 Tomorrow then?
01:06:09 No, l...
01:06:11 Kano!
01:06:16 He turned down all my offers.
01:06:19 All of them?
01:06:22 - Very amusing.
01:06:25 Sozaburo
01:06:27 must be afraid
01:06:31 I have no such intention.
01:06:34 Be patient.
01:06:36 I have no doubt
01:06:38 he and Tashiro are lovers.
01:06:43 And many have courted him.
01:06:47 Gunpei Yomo.
01:06:51 It must disgust him to think
01:06:58 Win his confidence with kindness.
01:07:02 He's still just a baby.
01:07:05 That's not much of an excuse.
01:07:15 Kano!
01:07:29 I'm busy.
01:07:35 ALL THlNGS COmE TO THOSE WHO WAlT
01:07:39 ABOUT ONE mONTH LATER...
01:08:01 - About Yuzawa...
01:08:04 What?
01:08:06 He courted me.
01:08:08 So he too had that leaning.
01:08:11 And did you consent?
01:08:14 Never. Of course not.
01:08:17 Who are you involved with?
01:08:22 Nobody.
01:08:25 You're involved with no one?
01:08:29 I have no doubt, personally,
01:08:33 are lovers.
01:08:40 It's you I love.
01:08:43 You're mistaken about my intentions.
01:08:47 I'm not making any proposition
01:08:52 I'm only trying
01:08:53 to show you the pleasures
01:09:00 And that is Hijikata's wish as well.
01:09:04 For you future.
01:09:06 Do I have a future?
01:09:09 Don't you think about that?
01:09:13 Why does a rich man's son
01:09:16 join the militia?
01:09:19 To have the right to kill.
01:09:25 Kano, come to Shimabara tonight.
01:09:30 Captain Takeda, too.
01:09:32 He courted you as well?
01:09:35 Don't confuse me with them.
01:09:40 Lieut. Commander Hijikata,
01:09:44 Consider it a militia assignment.
01:09:48 But...
01:09:50 You're a lucky man!
01:10:02 Sgt. Yamazaki...
01:10:05 Would you take me to Shimabara?
01:10:08 I'm free tonight.
01:10:10 Really?
01:10:13 I want it to be clear.
01:10:16 We're going for the girls.
01:10:17 I know.
01:10:18 Then we're on for tonight.
01:10:21 Yes.
01:10:27 No, don't...
01:10:29 What?
01:10:31 Nothing.
01:10:33 A girl who's gentle and kind.
01:10:36 I have what you need.
01:10:38 No, I want the best.
01:10:40 The best?
01:10:42 He's a son of the Echigoya's,
01:10:48 - Him?
01:10:51 By reputation. In that case,
01:10:53 I will reserve
01:10:58 I see. For a son of Echigoya,
01:11:02 Not at all.
01:11:06 And for you, Yamazaki?
01:11:09 No one.
01:11:12 I'll drink sake,
01:11:15 As you like.
01:11:28 Did you strap break?
01:11:32 Put your foot here.
01:11:51 Can you walk?
01:11:53 more or less.
01:11:54 Should I call a palanquin?
01:12:09 No, don't...
01:12:13 Palanquin!
01:12:20 To Shimabara, Wachigaiya's.
01:12:43 I'll be back.
01:12:45 Thank you.
01:12:47 Come in.
01:12:48 There you are.
01:12:49 We've been expecting you.
01:12:58 There you are.
01:13:00 Where is Omatsu?
01:13:07 I'll bring you tea.
01:13:09 No tea. Sake.
01:13:14 Listen.
01:13:15 I've already told the boss.
01:13:17 Sozaburo Kano, who's with Nishiki,
01:13:21 has already been with men,
01:13:24 This is his first time.
01:13:27 I trust you'll see to it
01:13:31 I'm not staying.
01:13:34 I understand your request.
01:15:19 Has Sozaburo Kano
01:15:23 About two hours ago.
01:15:36 Sgt. Yamazaki,
01:15:40 He made such a terrible ruckus.
01:15:43 He kept asking for you,
01:15:45 and he wouldn't speak to the girls.
01:15:48 We finally calmed him down,
01:15:52 But he left without doing anything.
01:15:55 I'm sorry.
01:15:57 I think he reallywanted
01:16:01 Deplorable.
01:16:02 Why not sleep with him tonight?
01:16:06 You're crazy!
01:16:08 I'm joking.
01:16:09 Come back and see us yourself,
01:16:14 No, I'm working late today.
01:16:43 You're making a mistake!
01:17:34 I've asked the captains
01:17:37 to find out who's lost his dagger.
01:17:49 It isn't mine.
01:17:51 If it were yours,
01:17:56 I was informed this morning
01:18:00 isn't carrying a dagger
01:18:05 Hyozo Tashiro?
01:18:12 I see...
01:18:17 You're in a terrible spot.
01:18:21 He must think
01:18:25 He sees you as his rival.
01:18:30 Jealousy among men
01:18:35 Especially since Tashiro
01:18:40 You dared steal him away.
01:18:43 I didn't steal anyone!
01:18:45 I know.
01:18:52 Tashiro was a foot soldier,
01:18:56 Even less.
01:18:59 He was servant to a tenant farmer.
01:19:03 Perhaps he acquired
01:19:06 A samurai can be undone
01:19:12 He must be Yuzawa's murderer.
01:19:18 One is tempted to take pity on him,
01:19:22 but we can't just let this go.
01:19:26 Let's kill him.
01:19:30 He's touched by a certain madness.
01:19:34 Who knows what problems
01:19:39 Some would exploit this
01:19:42 to create divisions among us.
01:19:46 Hijikata, this must be kept secret.
01:19:51 But who will kill him?
01:19:54 Sozaburo Kano.
01:19:58 That's a little...
01:20:01 "cruel.
01:20:07 Can he manage alone?
01:20:10 Tashiro is his equal.
01:20:13 Yes, he can do it.
01:20:16 I'm not so sure.
01:20:18 He could be killed, in fact.
01:20:20 Go as observers.
01:20:23 You and Okita.
01:20:27 me?
01:20:32 What a burden.
01:20:38 me? Kill Tashiro?
01:20:44 I'll do my best.
01:20:47 "What can he be feeling?
01:20:50 You'll be alone.
01:20:54 We'll be watching from afar.
01:20:56 But... if it goes wrong,
01:21:01 We can only watch. Understand?
01:21:18 Kano.
01:21:21 Why do you keep those locks?
01:21:24 No reason.
01:21:25 Cut them off.
01:21:28 Let me keep them a while.
01:21:30 Why?
01:21:32 I made a vow.
01:22:07 Right here is fine.
01:22:11 Why Sozaburo Kano?
01:22:17 Kondo decided.
01:22:20 Why?
01:22:24 I don't know.
01:22:27 Could he be in love with him?
01:22:31 He's not like that.
01:22:35 Still...
01:22:37 Still what?
01:22:40 He doesn't look at him
01:22:45 Neither do you.
01:22:49 me and Sozaburo?
01:22:52 Soji, could you be jealous
01:23:01 I was brought up
01:23:04 I'm not jealous.
01:23:08 What about the two of you?
01:23:13 What do you mean?
01:23:15 There's a tacit understanding
01:23:18 no one comes between you.
01:23:21 The spirit of the militia.
01:23:24 Anyone who tries to step in,
01:23:27 or if Kondo makes a friend,
01:23:31 you nip it in the bud.
01:23:34 Soji, shut up!
01:23:42 I've just read a good book.
01:23:46 The doctor told me to rest
01:23:49 so I read
01:23:53 including "A Vow Between Two men".
01:23:58 The story of a scholar
01:24:03 of a samurai who'd fallen
01:24:08 After a while, they grow close
01:24:10 and take an oath
01:24:17 But the samurai
01:24:20 must return to his group.
01:24:22 Se he leaves,
01:24:24 promising he'll return
01:24:30 Time passes.
01:24:35 The morning of the 9th,
01:24:38 the scholar and his mother
01:24:43 But the samurai doesn't come.
01:24:48 The scholar's mother
01:24:52 He comes outside his house.
01:24:56 The moon is behind the mountains.
01:25:00 He's about to go back inside
01:25:03 when he sees a man in the shadows.
01:25:06 The samurai has come.
01:25:08 He shows him inside.
01:25:12 The samurai seems strangely
01:25:17 He won't eat or drink.
01:25:20 Suddenly he says
01:25:24 he no longer belongs to this world.
01:25:29 On the journey home,
01:25:33 He couldn't escape.
01:25:36 So he killed himself
01:25:39 His spirit was carried on the wind.
01:25:44 Lovely.
01:25:46 Yes. And the moral is,
01:25:50 avoid frivolous people
01:25:53 and surround yourself
01:25:59 I think the two men in the story
01:26:03 have feelings of love.
01:26:07 Otherwise, why kill yourself
01:26:10 in order to keep your word?
01:26:14 Even the title suggests it.
01:26:53 No...
01:27:00 What is it?
01:27:02 Nothing.
01:27:17 Soji,
01:27:19 could it be you're in love
01:27:22 What?
01:27:26 You know I'm not like that.
01:27:31 Yes, but...
01:27:33 Why do you read that kind of book?
01:27:38 And why
01:27:41 do you think all this up?
01:27:44 I don't understand these people.
01:27:48 I hate Tashiro and Sozaburo.
01:27:53 I can't stand them.
01:27:56 The sound of their voices
01:28:01 But I love beautiful stories.
01:28:04 Don't you, Hijikata?
01:28:35 Here they are.
01:28:52 You betrayed me.
01:29:00 You murdered Yuzawa
01:29:03 and ambushed Sgt. Yamazaki.
01:29:07 The rules say you must die.
01:29:10 What proof do you have?
01:29:14 "Could we have been mistaken?
01:29:18 Sozaburo, you killed Yuzawa.
01:29:22 You stole my dagger
01:30:26 Forgive me.
01:30:36 What did he say?
01:30:38 I couldn't hear.
01:31:34 Tashiro was completely thrown.
01:31:39 What did Sozaburo tell him?
01:31:43 Even if we heard,
01:31:48 Perhaps they were words
01:32:05 I forgot something.
01:32:08 I must go back.
01:32:18 Soji...
01:32:25 You didn't love Sozaburo
01:32:27 but he loved you.
01:32:50 Destroy him.
01:32:53 Okita!
01:33:02 Sozaburo was too beautiful.
01:33:06 men took advantage of him.
01:33:09 He was possessed by evil.