Saiunkoku Monogatari
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1 00:00:01,960 --> 00:00:10,170 O first gust of wind, deliver this message 2 00:00:10,250 --> 00:00:19,600 "I shall always believe in you." 3 00:00:20,770 --> 00:00:28,980 [ Tale of Saiunkoku ] Even though I now stand in the world I had dreamt of back then... 4 00:00:29,340 --> 00:00:36,700 ...the scenery I look out over stiffens my legs a little. 5 00:00:36,850 --> 00:00:41,030 But I wont look back... 6 00:00:41,140 --> 00:00:45,180 ...because I decided to keep walking. 7 00:00:45,380 --> 00:00:49,520 Are you looking up at this same sky... 8 00:00:49,720 --> 00:00:53,170 ...with its seven-coloured rainbow? 9 00:00:53,450 --> 00:01:01,660 O first gust of wind, deliver this message 10 00:01:01,970 --> 00:01:10,270 I ran into this dream so I could watch over you from behind 11 00:01:10,450 --> 00:01:18,780 O soaring wind, clothed in sunlight... 12 00:01:19,120 --> 00:01:28,890 ...let's take flight on these free wings. 13 00:01:32,801 --> 00:01:35,719 One month after Shuurei entered the palace. 14 00:01:36,972 --> 00:01:39,598 Just as he promised to Shuurei... 15 00:01:40,141 --> 00:01:43,435 ...Ryuuki participated in imperial council each morning without fail. 16 00:01:44,980 --> 00:01:46,313 And in the afternoon... 17 00:01:47,190 --> 00:01:52,111 He, together with Shuurei, soon got accustomed to receiving Kouyuu's lectures. 18 00:01:53,863 --> 00:01:56,282 So, we'll end off here today. 19 00:01:56,908 --> 00:01:57,658 Yes. 20 00:01:58,368 --> 00:01:59,660 Thank you very much. 21 00:02:00,537 --> 00:02:03,789 So, what was discussed during imperial council today? 22 00:02:04,374 --> 00:02:07,209 This morning was regarding insufficient tax revenue. 23 00:02:07,460 --> 00:02:09,128 Insufficient tax revenue? 24 00:02:09,587 --> 00:02:12,172 It's been eight years since the struggle for the throne. 25 00:02:13,174 --> 00:02:17,428 Since the country hasn't fully stabilized, we cannot hope for much tax revenue. 26 00:02:18,013 --> 00:02:21,056 But without money there's nothing the country can do. 27 00:02:21,641 --> 00:02:24,351 I wondered if perhaps making the taxes more severe would... 28 00:02:24,352 --> 00:02:25,561 That's no good! 29 00:02:26,187 --> 00:02:28,772 What will squeezing the people even more accomplish? 30 00:02:29,399 --> 00:02:32,318 We have to think of a way to bring prosperity to the people. 31 00:02:32,944 --> 00:02:35,738 If we do that, then even if we collect taxes at the same rate... 32 00:02:36,197 --> 00:02:37,489 ...the revenues will increase. 33 00:02:37,824 --> 00:02:38,324 Hmm... 34 00:02:38,992 --> 00:02:42,786 Certainly, if we can turn around the economy then revenues will increase. 35 00:02:43,663 --> 00:02:48,083 It's good to be able to think ten or twenty years ahead. 36 00:02:49,169 --> 00:02:51,879 It would be good if Miss Shuurei could take the national examination. 37 00:02:54,841 --> 00:02:55,925 That's true. 38 00:02:56,550 --> 00:03:01,550 [ The wise eagle hides his talons ] 39 00:03:06,603 --> 00:03:07,269 Older Brother... 40 00:03:08,313 --> 00:03:09,104 Why? 41 00:03:10,315 --> 00:03:12,274 Please don't go, Older Brother! 42 00:03:17,530 --> 00:03:18,614 Seiran... 43 00:03:19,407 --> 00:03:20,574 I'm terribly sorry. 44 00:03:21,284 --> 00:03:24,370 You seemed to be having a nightmare, so I let myself in uninvited. 45 00:03:25,080 --> 00:03:25,996 Oh really? 46 00:03:29,501 --> 00:03:32,169 You extended your hand to me, and without thinking... 47 00:03:34,881 --> 00:03:36,840 Would you like to sleep together with us, Seiran? 48 00:03:38,134 --> 00:03:42,012 No! Different people have things that do and don't suit them... 49 00:03:44,391 --> 00:03:45,224 Just kidding. 50 00:03:52,065 --> 00:03:54,400 Somehow... you seem... 51 00:03:54,985 --> 00:03:56,861 ...like too good a man. 52 00:03:56,987 --> 00:03:57,444 Huh? 53 00:03:57,779 --> 00:04:03,409 No... well, we feel that Shuurei turns to you more than she does to us. 54 00:04:03,869 --> 00:04:06,787 You've lived together for a long time, after all. We know that too. 55 00:04:08,748 --> 00:04:13,294 However, as Shuurei's husband, there are times when we get a little upset. 56 00:04:15,213 --> 00:04:15,921 All right, we've decided. 57 00:04:17,173 --> 00:04:19,508 We shall go and bridge the gap between husband and wife. 58 00:04:21,178 --> 00:04:22,845 It won't be necessary for you to guard us tonight. 59 00:04:23,138 --> 00:04:24,847 W-wait a minute, please! 60 00:04:25,390 --> 00:04:28,809 The wind has picked up again, and it's still cold at night, so at least put something on top... 61 00:04:29,769 --> 00:04:32,813 While we like Shuurei, we also like Seiran. 62 00:04:38,153 --> 00:04:39,153 Shusui... 63 00:04:39,821 --> 00:04:40,779 What is it now? 64 00:04:41,615 --> 00:04:45,159 Even though Esteemed High Consort Kou and His Majesty seem to be getting along harmoniously... 65 00:04:45,785 --> 00:04:48,329 ...why are you two sleeping in separate chambers at night? 66 00:04:48,997 --> 00:04:50,831 Everyone thinks that it's strange. 67 00:04:52,250 --> 00:04:53,334 Well, about that... 68 00:04:55,003 --> 00:04:55,753 Esteemed High Consort Kou! 69 00:04:56,213 --> 00:04:57,129 Are you all right? 70 00:04:57,881 --> 00:04:59,715 I'll go fetch the medicine box! 71 00:05:02,427 --> 00:05:04,929 It's gentlemen that His Majesty likes. 72 00:05:05,805 --> 00:05:08,265 It's only natural that he doesn't come to me. 73 00:05:08,892 --> 00:05:11,477 Do you honestly believe that? 74 00:05:11,978 --> 00:05:12,645 I mean... 75 00:05:13,396 --> 00:05:18,150 Whenever I'm together with Seiran, His Majesty would fix his eyes intently at Seiran. 76 00:05:19,361 --> 00:05:21,445 Looking at Seiran like that... 77 00:05:21,655 --> 00:05:23,906 Surely you're misinterpreting, Esteemed High Consort Kou! 78 00:05:24,533 --> 00:05:25,282 Right? 79 00:05:25,492 --> 00:05:25,866 Yes. 80 00:05:27,577 --> 00:05:28,786 Yes, I'm finished. 81 00:05:29,538 --> 00:05:30,246 Thank you. 82 00:05:30,914 --> 00:05:34,041 His Majesty cherishes Esteemed High Consort Kou. 83 00:05:34,709 --> 00:05:37,920 So he's surely cultivating your love gradually. 84 00:05:38,797 --> 00:05:41,841 But we would like to see a little prince soon. 85 00:05:42,926 --> 00:05:46,887 We have arrangements all planned out. 86 00:05:48,390 --> 00:05:50,349 A-A-Arrangements, you say? 87 00:05:51,393 --> 00:05:53,686 I'll have to accept just your feelings for now. 88 00:05:54,187 --> 00:05:55,563 Tonight is, of course... 89 00:05:56,481 --> 00:05:59,150 Yes, I think there's something like a flow. 90 00:05:59,526 --> 00:06:00,693 Is that right...? 91 00:06:04,072 --> 00:06:05,489 It's so beautiful! 92 00:06:05,907 --> 00:06:09,201 Really, Esteemed High Consort Kou, you can do anything! 93 00:06:09,911 --> 00:06:11,495 I wonder if that's so...? 94 00:06:12,247 --> 00:06:17,418 In order to fix the tears in our old clothes I had do do sewing work every day. Anyone would get good at it that way. 95 00:06:18,003 --> 00:06:20,171 I'm...not good at needlework. 96 00:06:20,630 --> 00:06:22,882 Well, I can teach you that. 97 00:06:23,383 --> 00:06:24,884 Is that really true!? 98 00:06:25,260 --> 00:06:28,554 Oh? I wonder whom you would be giving the needlework to? 99 00:06:29,264 --> 00:06:32,391 It's that person who sends you letters all the time, isn't it? 100 00:06:33,226 --> 00:06:33,684 Yes. 101 00:06:34,561 --> 00:06:36,312 He seems to be someone important to you. 102 00:06:37,272 --> 00:06:38,355 I'm jealous. 103 00:06:38,857 --> 00:06:42,318 But Esteemed High Consort Kou, you have His Majesty, do you not? 104 00:06:42,944 --> 00:06:44,111 Well, that's true. 105 00:06:45,489 --> 00:06:47,907 Ah, Shusui, why don't you join us? 106 00:06:48,033 --> 00:06:50,451 Well, my sewing is a little... 107 00:06:51,077 --> 00:06:53,788 Even you have something that you aren't good at, right? 108 00:06:54,206 --> 00:06:59,168 I was an adopted child in a sense, so I learned etiquette... 109 00:06:59,586 --> 00:07:00,836 ...but something like this... 110 00:07:01,755 --> 00:07:02,296 I see. 111 00:07:03,215 --> 00:07:07,718 But someone must have valued you highly for you to be brought into the palace. 112 00:07:08,220 --> 00:07:08,552 Yes. 113 00:07:09,429 --> 00:07:13,307 Someone very important to me. 114 00:07:13,767 --> 00:07:14,975 Who would that be? 115 00:07:17,270 --> 00:07:19,063 Well, it's getting late. 116 00:07:19,523 --> 00:07:22,900 We can always learn to sew tomorrow. Let's retire for the night. 117 00:07:23,276 --> 00:07:23,734 Yes. 118 00:07:24,653 --> 00:07:26,654 And now, I shall bid you good night. 119 00:07:27,239 --> 00:07:28,781 Yes. good night. 120 00:07:31,910 --> 00:07:34,620 I shall retire for the night also. 121 00:07:35,080 --> 00:07:36,622 Yes - thank you very much. 122 00:07:40,919 --> 00:07:42,044 Oh no! We're in trouble! 123 00:07:42,379 --> 00:07:44,046 What is the interruption!? 124 00:07:45,340 --> 00:07:46,841 His Majesty is on his way! 125 00:07:47,050 --> 00:07:48,676 What? His Majesty!? 126 00:07:50,679 --> 00:07:52,304 What business do you have with me this late at night? 127 00:07:52,931 --> 00:07:54,223 To bridge the gap. 128 00:07:55,016 --> 00:07:55,433 Huh? 129 00:07:57,436 --> 00:07:58,144 That's... 130 00:08:00,689 --> 00:08:01,939 Could these be for me? 131 00:08:04,151 --> 00:08:06,986 Wait, don't tell me you picked these with your bare hands! 132 00:08:07,571 --> 00:08:08,904 Your hands must be cut to ribbons! 133 00:08:09,948 --> 00:08:12,158 And furthermore, it's so cold out... 134 00:08:12,784 --> 00:08:14,744 ...and you're wandering around wearing such thin clothes! 135 00:08:15,370 --> 00:08:16,579 Come in already! 136 00:08:25,505 --> 00:08:26,630 These pale red roses... 137 00:08:27,150 --> 00:08:28,000 Ah... 138 00:08:28,800 --> 00:08:30,926 Seiran picked those for me in the afternoon. 139 00:08:31,470 --> 00:08:32,094 Seiran... 140 00:08:33,472 --> 00:08:34,722 Now show me your hand. 141 00:08:35,974 --> 00:08:40,061 Honestly, didn't you realize it would hurt to pick roses with your bare hands? 142 00:08:40,604 --> 00:08:41,187 Not really... 143 00:08:43,440 --> 00:08:46,567 This hand... it's calloused and the back is warm. 144 00:08:47,903 --> 00:08:50,071 Do you practice swordsmanship by any chance? 145 00:08:50,864 --> 00:08:53,074 A little bit, as befits royalty. 146 00:08:53,533 --> 00:08:56,494 Hmm... it looks like Seiran's hand. 147 00:08:57,412 --> 00:08:58,037 Shuurei. 148 00:08:59,956 --> 00:09:01,457 From now on, address us by name. 149 00:09:02,084 --> 00:09:02,375 Huh? 150 00:09:03,210 --> 00:09:05,086 We said, address us by name! 151 00:09:05,921 --> 00:09:07,296 Why so sudden? 152 00:09:07,798 --> 00:09:10,591 We think it's unfair that we are the only one you don't address by name! 153 00:09:11,093 --> 00:09:12,843 Call it unfair all you like... 154 00:09:15,389 --> 00:09:16,764 Ryuuki...? 155 00:09:22,062 --> 00:09:22,853 All right. 156 00:09:24,189 --> 00:09:25,731 But only when the two of us are alone together. 157 00:09:28,360 --> 00:09:29,443 Ah, I'm sorry! 158 00:09:30,362 --> 00:09:31,112 Why... 159 00:09:32,114 --> 00:09:33,489 ...do roses have thorns? 160 00:09:34,116 --> 00:09:37,243 That's because the Rose Princess fell in love with a human man. 161 00:09:38,120 --> 00:09:38,869 And what's that about? 162 00:09:39,705 --> 00:09:40,579 You don't know about it? 163 00:09:41,331 --> 00:09:42,373 It's a fairy tale. 164 00:09:43,166 --> 00:09:43,791 We don't know about it. 165 00:09:45,002 --> 00:09:46,669 Nobody told the story to us. 166 00:09:49,423 --> 00:09:50,589 Once upon a time... 167 00:09:51,299 --> 00:09:54,260 ...there was a beautiful princess known as the Rose Princess. 168 00:09:55,762 --> 00:09:58,222 She could cure any illness or injury... 169 00:09:58,557 --> 00:10:00,224 ...because she possessed a mysterious power. 170 00:10:01,310 --> 00:10:03,602 Every man proposed marriage to her. 171 00:10:10,110 --> 00:10:11,360 What a hopeless person... 172 00:10:16,158 --> 00:10:18,743 Well, I wonder where should I sleep. 173 00:10:19,953 --> 00:10:22,246 This person likes men, after all. 174 00:10:22,581 --> 00:10:24,749 There's no way he'd mistake me for one... 175 00:10:25,626 --> 00:10:26,626 ...right? 176 00:10:27,044 --> 00:10:28,753 Well, just in case. 177 00:10:33,884 --> 00:10:35,384 Good night... 178 00:10:43,101 --> 00:10:44,143 Esteemed High Consort Kou... 179 00:10:45,020 --> 00:10:45,853 It's morni-- 180 00:10:47,606 --> 00:10:48,814 I'm truly sorry! 181 00:10:56,448 --> 00:10:57,198 What--!? 182 00:10:57,824 --> 00:10:59,659 Wait a minute, Your Majesty! 183 00:11:00,160 --> 00:11:02,787 Wake up! Let go of me! 184 00:11:04,414 --> 00:11:06,248 We said... address us by name... 185 00:11:07,084 --> 00:11:09,585 No! Wake up! Wake up! 186 00:11:09,836 --> 00:11:11,712 I'm telling you to wake up! 187 00:11:12,050 --> 00:11:17,050 Tale of Saiunkoku 188 00:11:19,846 --> 00:11:23,557 They say His Majesty finally spent the night with Esteemed High Consort Kou! 189 00:11:23,600 --> 00:11:24,809 Oh, really? 190 00:11:24,935 --> 00:11:27,812 Yes, there's a girl who said she saw them together with her own eyes! 191 00:11:28,480 --> 00:11:29,563 Well, in any event... 192 00:11:29,856 --> 00:11:31,440 ...it's cause for celebration! 193 00:11:34,569 --> 00:11:36,028 Did you hear, Kouyuu? 194 00:11:36,655 --> 00:11:38,572 About His Majesty and Miss Shuurei. 195 00:11:39,032 --> 00:11:39,865 Not interested. 196 00:11:40,409 --> 00:11:42,410 What? You're in a bad mood. 197 00:11:43,203 --> 00:11:48,040 You knew all along about the Fool of an Emperor act His Majesty was playing. 198 00:11:48,792 --> 00:11:50,084 Why didn't you tell me? 199 00:11:50,544 --> 00:11:52,962 Even if no one told you about it, you would've noticed it, right? 200 00:11:53,505 --> 00:11:54,046 Yeah. 201 00:11:54,590 --> 00:11:57,675 There's no way someone could learn so much so quickly. 202 00:11:58,218 --> 00:12:02,430 How could I stand for someone taking a few short months to catch up to where I had spent years studying? 203 00:12:03,223 --> 00:12:05,474 The wise eagle hides his talons. 204 00:12:05,851 --> 00:12:06,225 ...they say. 205 00:12:06,643 --> 00:12:07,143 Hmph! 206 00:12:07,603 --> 00:12:10,730 However, no matter how able a person is... 207 00:12:11,106 --> 00:12:13,024 ...if they don't use their abilities, they're no different from the incompetent. 208 00:12:14,109 --> 00:12:17,069 Having become Emperor, he must reach his potential. 209 00:12:17,738 --> 00:12:22,825 If he doesn't try to, he's just a spoiled fool of an emperor. 210 00:12:23,368 --> 00:12:27,872 You're saying this to me because you seem to have hope. 211 00:12:28,832 --> 00:12:29,874 Do you think so? 212 00:12:30,584 --> 00:12:35,296 Thanks to Miss Shuurei, things have become quite interesting... 213 00:12:36,048 --> 00:12:39,217 If she found out the Emperor was only pretending to be a fool... 214 00:12:40,010 --> 00:12:42,553 ...how do you think Miss Shuurei would react? 215 00:12:43,263 --> 00:12:45,139 She'll get incredibly angry, don't you think? 216 00:12:46,725 --> 00:12:49,268 Hmph. You reap what you sow. 217 00:12:54,483 --> 00:12:55,691 Excuse me... 218 00:12:56,735 --> 00:12:59,153 ...why are you here again so nonchalantly? 219 00:12:59,488 --> 00:13:02,240 I want to hear the rest of the story of the Rose Princess. 220 00:13:03,492 --> 00:13:05,284 You're planning to sleep here, right? 221 00:13:06,995 --> 00:13:07,870 All right, I get it. 222 00:13:09,081 --> 00:13:10,623 Prepare yourself. 223 00:13:11,500 --> 00:13:13,209 You can't erase all the rumours that easily... 224 00:13:13,877 --> 00:13:16,170 ...whether you spend one night here or two. 225 00:13:19,258 --> 00:13:20,216 What would these be? 226 00:13:20,759 --> 00:13:21,259 Ah. 227 00:13:21,969 --> 00:13:23,052 I got these from Father. 228 00:13:23,679 --> 00:13:26,055 He said his younger brother sent them. 229 00:13:27,391 --> 00:13:29,350 They're pure silver. Aren't they pretty? 230 00:13:31,520 --> 00:13:32,019 What's wrong? 231 00:13:35,482 --> 00:13:35,940 Nothing. 232 00:13:38,652 --> 00:13:39,902 Oh... that's right! 233 00:13:43,949 --> 00:13:44,699 This is for you. 234 00:13:45,951 --> 00:13:46,826 You made this for us? 235 00:13:47,786 --> 00:13:48,995 Did you sew this, Shuurei? 236 00:13:49,788 --> 00:13:53,374 Yes, if you don't count that I took the pattern from somewhere else. 237 00:13:53,959 --> 00:13:57,962 This is the first time... we received a gift from someone. 238 00:13:59,965 --> 00:14:03,384 I embroider very rarely, so it's valuable. 239 00:14:04,261 --> 00:14:05,011 Seiran too? 240 00:14:06,471 --> 00:14:07,847 Did you give one to Seiran too? 241 00:14:09,183 --> 00:14:10,183 Hmm, Let's see... 242 00:14:11,185 --> 00:14:14,520 I've done mending for him before, but not embroidery. 243 00:14:15,022 --> 00:14:15,688 Really? 244 00:14:25,991 --> 00:14:26,449 Oh? 245 00:14:27,367 --> 00:14:30,119 You've received a handmade gift from Miss Shuurei? 246 00:14:30,704 --> 00:14:31,120 Yes. 247 00:14:31,788 --> 00:14:34,332 She must have nimble fingers. 248 00:14:35,501 --> 00:14:39,879 While we're at it, Your Majesty, have you thought of a gift to give to Miss Shuurei yet? 249 00:14:40,547 --> 00:14:43,382 Miss Shuurei would be happy if you did. 250 00:14:44,593 --> 00:14:45,676 A gift? 251 00:14:51,850 --> 00:14:54,894 In any event, he's now completely like an Emperor! 252 00:14:54,937 --> 00:14:57,396 A man changes once he has a wife. 253 00:14:57,648 --> 00:15:01,234 He's even speaking more actively during the most recent imperial council! 254 00:15:02,110 --> 00:15:05,238 That's thanks to the Esteemed High Consort Kou too! 255 00:15:06,782 --> 00:15:10,201 That's strong praise from you, the governor of White Province. 256 00:15:12,579 --> 00:15:15,039 A toast to Your Majesty. 257 00:15:22,339 --> 00:15:23,923 And a toast to Esteemed High Consort Kou too. 258 00:15:24,383 --> 00:15:24,924 Y-yes. 259 00:15:26,552 --> 00:15:27,802 Huh...? It's empty already. 260 00:15:29,513 --> 00:15:30,805 Bring a new jug of wine here! 261 00:15:31,765 --> 00:15:32,974 Yes, this instant. 262 00:15:40,732 --> 00:15:42,066 Please help yourself. 263 00:15:42,680 --> 00:15:43,680 Y...yes. 264 00:15:44,027 --> 00:15:45,236 Thank you very much. 265 00:15:50,367 --> 00:15:51,117 Your Majesty? 266 00:16:01,211 --> 00:16:02,628 High Consort Kou has a small tolerance for wine. 267 00:16:03,755 --> 00:16:05,840 We'll drink this toast in her place. 268 00:16:09,636 --> 00:16:13,014 Ah, how admirable of you! I was worried for a moment. 269 00:16:15,517 --> 00:16:18,311 Honestly, what happened to you? 270 00:16:19,062 --> 00:16:21,105 Are you drunk from only that much wine? 271 00:16:21,607 --> 00:16:23,608 Yes, maybe that's it. 272 00:16:24,193 --> 00:16:26,694 Anyhow, let's go to my chamber. 273 00:16:31,492 --> 00:16:31,991 Your Majesty! 274 00:16:32,576 --> 00:16:33,534 It's Seiran, right? 275 00:16:34,161 --> 00:16:36,370 This was... poison! 276 00:16:36,914 --> 00:16:37,413 Poison? 277 00:16:38,165 --> 00:16:39,040 Then, back then... 278 00:16:42,211 --> 00:16:42,752 That's right. 279 00:16:44,088 --> 00:16:45,505 You're the one they were after. 280 00:16:47,091 --> 00:16:49,008 If you knew it was poisonous, why did you still drink it!? 281 00:16:49,218 --> 00:16:51,260 Why didn't you just throw the wine away? 282 00:16:52,096 --> 00:16:54,430 Refusing a toast at the banquet... 283 00:16:54,932 --> 00:16:56,224 ...would be considered incredibly rude. 284 00:16:57,101 --> 00:17:01,854 Whether a consort or anyone else did it, unpleasant rumours would quickly spread about them. 285 00:17:02,314 --> 00:17:03,356 But even still... 286 00:17:04,191 --> 00:17:06,359 Wait here. I'll fetch a doctor. 287 00:17:06,360 --> 00:17:06,818 Don't! 288 00:17:07,569 --> 00:17:10,029 That'll just draw attention to the matter. 289 00:17:10,322 --> 00:17:10,780 But... 290 00:17:12,074 --> 00:17:12,990 We're fine. 291 00:17:14,159 --> 00:17:15,326 It wasn't a serious poison. 292 00:17:16,745 --> 00:17:18,913 Their goal was probably not to assassinate you. 293 00:17:19,832 --> 00:17:23,251 We'll be well once we've slept until morning. 294 00:17:23,961 --> 00:17:24,377 Seiran. 295 00:17:25,754 --> 00:17:26,379 You may retire. 296 00:17:27,840 --> 00:17:28,214 Yes. 297 00:17:29,460 --> 00:17:30,260 And I...? 298 00:17:31,260 --> 00:17:32,510 Please remain here. 299 00:17:36,223 --> 00:17:37,515 I hate the darkness. 300 00:17:39,226 --> 00:17:41,561 Being alone in the dark... I hate it. 301 00:17:42,646 --> 00:17:43,229 Why? 302 00:17:44,356 --> 00:17:46,441 A long time ago, I was locked up often. 303 00:17:47,776 --> 00:17:48,443 In the darkness. 304 00:17:49,486 --> 00:17:50,028 By whom? 305 00:17:51,113 --> 00:17:53,031 By Mother and my elder brothers. 306 00:17:53,449 --> 00:17:54,323 For what reason? 307 00:17:55,200 --> 00:17:57,201 Because I was an unnecessary child. 308 00:17:58,829 --> 00:18:01,289 Apparently my order of birth was bad. 309 00:18:02,624 --> 00:18:06,669 I was the youngest brother, so I diluted Father's love for my brothers, they said. 310 00:18:07,629 --> 00:18:09,338 Mother was always furious at me. 311 00:18:10,340 --> 00:18:12,008 Thoroughly ignoring me. 312 00:18:12,926 --> 00:18:14,969 When she locked me into a dark room for days... 313 00:18:15,804 --> 00:18:17,513 ...I remember only nervousness and fear. 314 00:18:18,057 --> 00:18:20,975 My brothers never felt fond of me. 315 00:18:22,061 --> 00:18:24,854 It's as if my existence was completely forgotten because I was the youngest child. 316 00:18:25,898 --> 00:18:29,484 They hit me and kicked me. They thought I made a good diversion. 317 00:18:30,527 --> 00:18:31,319 How horrible. 318 00:18:32,112 --> 00:18:36,240 But I was fine with it as long as Brother Seien was there. 319 00:18:36,784 --> 00:18:37,367 ...Seien? 320 00:18:38,535 --> 00:18:40,495 My second oldest brother. 321 00:18:41,580 --> 00:18:44,916 Elder Brother was the one who taught me reading, writing, and arithmetic. 322 00:18:45,626 --> 00:18:48,044 Even after my other brothers beat me, he would give me medicine. 323 00:18:49,129 --> 00:18:51,005 Your second oldest brother? Could it be... 324 00:18:51,840 --> 00:18:52,298 Yes. 325 00:18:53,133 --> 00:18:54,425 When I was six years old... 326 00:18:55,135 --> 00:18:56,135 ...he was exiled. 327 00:18:57,304 --> 00:18:59,138 I cried and cried... 328 00:18:59,723 --> 00:19:02,100 But around that time, I met Shouka for the first time. 329 00:19:02,518 --> 00:19:03,142 You met Father? 330 00:19:05,020 --> 00:19:06,980 When I went to the archives, I wasn't alone any more. 331 00:19:08,399 --> 00:19:10,858 But still... I hate the night. 332 00:19:12,111 --> 00:19:13,861 Whenever I'm alone in the dark... 333 00:19:14,613 --> 00:19:16,072 ...I'm reminded of so many things... 334 00:19:17,241 --> 00:19:19,242 ...and so many terrible memories get dredged up. 335 00:19:20,536 --> 00:19:21,911 I hate being alone. 336 00:19:24,039 --> 00:19:26,916 Shuurei... could you play the erhu for me? 337 00:19:40,973 --> 00:19:43,808 Shuurei, your erhu is like a summer day. 338 00:19:44,768 --> 00:19:47,228 Gentle and full of warmth. 339 00:20:07,541 --> 00:20:09,208 Ryuuki? How are you feeling? 340 00:20:10,502 --> 00:20:11,419 I'm all right now. 341 00:20:12,171 --> 00:20:12,962 I'm so glad. 342 00:20:15,382 --> 00:20:15,798 What's this? 343 00:20:16,300 --> 00:20:19,052 I actually meant to give it to you yesterday... 344 00:20:19,470 --> 00:20:19,761 Wait-- 345 00:20:20,846 --> 00:20:21,763 This is... 346 00:20:22,348 --> 00:20:25,058 Couldn't you build two or three warehouses for the price of one of these? 347 00:20:25,851 --> 00:20:26,726 Is that true? 348 00:20:28,020 --> 00:20:28,811 Honestly! 349 00:20:29,563 --> 00:20:31,356 Anyhow, thank you. 350 00:20:36,028 --> 00:20:36,778 Does it suit me? 351 00:20:38,864 --> 00:20:39,405 It's beautiful. 352 00:20:40,908 --> 00:20:42,075 ...what are you saying? 353 00:20:42,701 --> 00:20:44,953 So...from now on... 354 00:20:45,412 --> 00:20:47,538 ...can I come hear you play the erhu again? 355 00:20:48,958 --> 00:20:50,667 You can't sleep alone, right? 356 00:20:52,002 --> 00:20:53,211 Well, it can't be helped... 357 00:20:58,175 --> 00:21:00,635 Master Ri Kouyuu, Master Ran Shuuei! 358 00:21:03,847 --> 00:21:06,849 His Majesty asked me to present these to the two of you. 359 00:21:09,812 --> 00:21:12,105 These are for us from His Majesty? 360 00:21:12,606 --> 00:21:12,897 Yes. 361 00:21:13,357 --> 00:21:15,316 Goodness, I'm at a loss for words. 362 00:21:15,818 --> 00:21:17,944 I never thought it would come to this. 363 00:21:18,862 --> 00:21:21,364 But to say it with regular flowers? 364 00:21:21,782 --> 00:21:23,408 It's very pedestrian. 365 00:21:24,076 --> 00:21:26,119 That's what I told him too... 366 00:21:26,579 --> 00:21:30,498 ...but His Majesty said he was busy, so I should pick the flowers from the garden. 367 00:21:30,958 --> 00:21:33,710 Busy, you say? That explains it. 368 00:21:34,503 --> 00:21:36,546 I think I know what he's busy with. 369 00:21:39,466 --> 00:21:41,009 What are you going to do? 370 00:21:43,512 --> 00:21:46,264 Tell His Majesty that we've received the flowers. 371 00:21:46,640 --> 00:21:47,015 Yes. 372 00:21:51,896 --> 00:21:55,773 I didn't think you'd accept it so readily. 373 00:21:56,275 --> 00:22:00,612 Accepting the flower is equivalent to swearing an oath of fealty to the Emperor. 374 00:22:01,447 --> 00:22:02,071 That's why. 375 00:22:03,240 --> 00:22:06,993 I didn't expect to receive an Iris. Well, all's well I suppose. 376 00:22:08,287 --> 00:22:09,120 The iris... 377 00:22:10,122 --> 00:22:13,791 Its meaning is, "I trust you." 378 00:22:14,251 --> 00:22:16,586 It's also in the royal colour of purple. 379 00:22:17,296 --> 00:22:21,257 It's pretty well done to put both those meanings in one flower. 380 00:22:21,759 --> 00:22:22,300 Yeah. 381 00:22:33,604 --> 00:22:34,479 Now that I think about it... 382 00:22:34,980 --> 00:22:38,900 ...how did he knew that the wine was poisoned before drinking it ? 383 00:22:40,069 --> 00:22:40,860 What if... 384 00:22:41,862 --> 00:22:45,031 ...he's got tremendous insight? 385 00:22:45,908 --> 00:22:47,283 Hmm... not just that. 386 00:22:48,327 --> 00:22:50,578 When he was receiving Master Kouyuu's lectures... 387 00:22:51,163 --> 00:22:53,665 ...he was never stumped by any question... 388 00:22:54,625 --> 00:22:57,669 ...and they say he speaks actively during imperial council. 389 00:23:01,006 --> 00:23:03,258 I wonder why I didn't realize this earlier. 390 00:23:03,843 --> 00:23:05,593 Ryuuki's no fool of an Emperor... 391 00:23:06,011 --> 00:23:07,929 ...but rather he just played the fool. 392 00:23:08,556 --> 00:23:09,347 But why? 393 00:23:11,350 --> 00:23:12,141 That's it! 394 00:23:13,018 --> 00:23:16,229 He thinks it's funny that I'm trying so hard! 395 00:23:22,111 --> 00:23:23,444 Wake up Ryuuki! 396 00:23:23,863 --> 00:23:25,864 W-- What are you doing!? 397 00:23:25,865 --> 00:23:27,240 I'm doing this! 398 00:23:30,660 --> 00:23:35,660 Always so free in spirit, 399 00:23:35,970 --> 00:23:42,330 what dream are you chasing now in the middle of the rain? 400 00:23:42,610 --> 00:23:47,590 While you are out somewhere battling with loneliness, 401 00:23:47,810 --> 00:23:53,430 you seem to be holding back tears. 402 00:23:53,910 --> 00:24:04,980 Like me, you say you're all right even if you're alone. 403 00:24:05,690 --> 00:24:16,450 For some reason, despite so many detours, we like this path. 404 00:24:17,130 --> 00:24:22,910 The times wheh I'm happy or joyous... 405 00:24:23,170 --> 00:24:28,770 ...is when I remember you. 406 00:24:29,010 --> 00:24:34,700 I'm sure that this season, with its vivid colours... 407 00:24:35,010 --> 00:24:41,270 ...will convey this feeling to you. 408 00:24:45,486 --> 00:24:46,194 Ryuuki... 409 00:24:46,445 --> 00:24:47,112 Ryuuki! 410 00:24:47,613 --> 00:24:49,114 He was deceiving me! 411 00:24:49,698 --> 00:24:52,784 I've just decided to return home. 412 00:24:53,119 --> 00:24:55,787 What? Don't I want the 500 Ryou of gold? 413 00:24:56,247 --> 00:24:57,664 Of course I want it!