1 00:00:02,333 --> 00:00:08,250 One, eyes drawn to the other side. 2 00:00:08,291 --> 00:00:13,291 Two, the homeland suddenly a long way off. 3 00:00:13,333 --> 00:00:18,291 Three, parents whose faces cannot be seen. 4 00:00:19,291 --> 00:00:24,291 Four, trace the path to the underworld. 5 00:00:26,250 --> 00:00:31,250 Five, they grow farther away over time. 6 00:00:31,291 --> 00:00:36,291 Six, nostalgic for the olden days. 7 00:00:37,250 --> 00:00:41,291 Seven, all the tears dry to nothing. 8 00:00:42,291 --> 00:00:45,250 Eight, and before long... 9 00:00:49,583 --> 00:00:51,541 That's where the song ends. 10 00:02:02,166 --> 00:02:04,166 KAEI YEAR 6 11 00:02:24,166 --> 00:02:25,166 E-excuse me! 12 00:02:32,166 --> 00:02:34,208 I'm so sorry, sir! Please forgive my rudeness! 13 00:02:34,958 --> 00:02:37,916 No, I'm the one who should've been watching my step. 14 00:02:38,875 --> 00:02:39,958 Allow me to apologize. 15 00:02:40,875 --> 00:02:41,916 Oh, b-but I... 16 00:02:41,916 --> 00:02:43,958 No need to fret, little lady. 17 00:02:43,958 --> 00:02:46,958 This fella here is Naotsugu Miura-sama, 18 00:02:46,958 --> 00:02:50,916 and while he may be a samurai, he's famous around these parts for having a heart of gold. 19 00:02:54,875 --> 00:02:57,875 Thanks for waiting. Here's your kake-soba. 20 00:02:57,916 --> 00:02:59,166 Thank you kindly. 21 00:03:03,958 --> 00:03:06,875 What's the matter, Naotsugu-sama? 22 00:03:06,875 --> 00:03:08,916 No appetite today or what? 23 00:03:08,916 --> 00:03:12,916 Oh, not exactly. Just a nagging concern, I suppose. 24 00:03:12,916 --> 00:03:14,916 Got something on your mind? 25 00:03:19,166 --> 00:03:22,166 Would you lend me an ear, good sir? 26 00:03:22,166 --> 00:03:25,166 Sure. I'll listen to whatever you need to get off your chest. 27 00:03:25,166 --> 00:03:26,166 Thank you. 28 00:03:27,166 --> 00:03:30,166 It's about my older brother, you see... 29 00:03:30,166 --> 00:03:32,208 Whoa, hold your horses! 30 00:03:32,208 --> 00:03:34,166 Don't start talking crazy. 31 00:03:34,166 --> 00:03:39,166 Everybody knows that you're the Miura family heir. There's no way you have an older brother. 32 00:03:39,166 --> 00:03:42,208 No, I am quite certain that I had an older brother! 33 00:03:42,208 --> 00:03:43,208 Ofuu-san? 34 00:03:43,208 --> 00:03:45,166 Y-yes? 35 00:03:45,166 --> 00:03:49,208 Do you know him? Perhaps you've heard of a man by the name Sadanaga Miura? 36 00:03:51,166 --> 00:03:52,208 I'm afraid not. 37 00:03:54,916 --> 00:03:58,916 Well, that figures. Nobody seems to know about my brother. 38 00:03:59,875 --> 00:04:00,958 Not even my parents. 39 00:04:01,166 --> 00:04:04,916 I'm starting to wonder if I've just lost my mind. 40 00:04:11,166 --> 00:04:15,208 Naotsugu-sama. Try and lighten up, okay? 41 00:04:15,208 --> 00:04:18,166 Look, your soba is gonna get cold! 42 00:04:20,166 --> 00:04:21,208 Um, Miura-sama? 43 00:04:21,250 --> 00:04:25,208 Sorry if I'm overstepping my bounds here, but shall I introduce you to a good man for the job? 44 00:04:26,166 --> 00:04:27,208 You know someone? 45 00:04:27,250 --> 00:04:33,166 Yes. I think he might be able to help with your predicament. 46 00:04:34,208 --> 00:04:35,208 Oh, that's right! 47 00:04:35,250 --> 00:04:41,166 Actually, one of our regulars is a fella who loves poking his nose into all sorts of freaky stuff. 48 00:04:42,208 --> 00:04:46,166 You mean to say, he's some sort of diviner or shaman? 49 00:04:46,208 --> 00:04:47,166 Huh? 50 00:04:48,166 --> 00:04:51,166 People who make their living by exorcising evil spirits. 51 00:04:56,291 --> 00:04:59,208 Nah, he's just a ronin! 52 00:04:59,250 --> 00:05:03,250 But for some reason, he goes around resolving strange incidents and mysteries. 53 00:05:03,250 --> 00:05:05,250 For a price, of course. 54 00:05:06,208 --> 00:05:09,250 And I hear he's got sword skills that can slice a demon to ribbons! 55 00:05:10,208 --> 00:05:11,208 Wow. 56 00:05:11,250 --> 00:05:15,208 He may come off as intimidating, but he's a kind man. 57 00:05:15,250 --> 00:05:17,250 Not to mention he has some funny quirks. 58 00:05:18,208 --> 00:05:21,208 He stops by every day to stuff his face with our kake-soba. 59 00:05:21,250 --> 00:05:24,208 Oh, speak of the devil! 60 00:05:25,250 --> 00:05:26,250 Welcome in, pal! 61 00:05:26,250 --> 00:05:27,291 Welcome in. 62 00:05:28,250 --> 00:05:29,250 Kake-soba, please. 63 00:05:29,250 --> 00:05:30,250 Comin' up! 64 00:05:30,250 --> 00:05:31,250 One order of kake-soba! 65 00:05:48,125 --> 00:05:52,083 You're just hooked on our kake-soba, aren'tcha, pal? 66 00:05:52,083 --> 00:05:53,166 No, not really. 67 00:05:54,083 --> 00:05:56,083 There you go again. 68 00:05:56,083 --> 00:05:58,125 Would it kill ya to have a little more tact? 69 00:05:59,125 --> 00:06:00,083 Okay. 70 00:06:00,166 --> 00:06:04,125 The soba here may be plain, but I've developed a soft spot for it. 71 00:06:05,083 --> 00:06:06,083 Now you're talkin'. 72 00:06:09,125 --> 00:06:10,125 Let me pour you some tea. 73 00:06:12,125 --> 00:06:14,083 You've gotten quite good at that. 74 00:06:14,125 --> 00:06:18,083 I should hope so. I've been working to improve a little each day. 75 00:06:19,083 --> 00:06:21,083 And what progress have you made, Jinya-kun? 76 00:06:24,125 --> 00:06:26,083 Fall is the season for sweet osmanthus. 77 00:06:27,083 --> 00:06:29,125 It exudes a very pleasant fragrance, 78 00:06:29,125 --> 00:06:32,125 and starts to bloom beautiful flowers around this time of year. 79 00:06:33,083 --> 00:06:34,166 Yes, that's right! 80 00:06:35,125 --> 00:06:38,083 Plants are pretty fascinating to learn about. 81 00:06:38,166 --> 00:06:41,083 My eyes are drawn to all the flowers on the roadside now. 82 00:06:41,125 --> 00:06:42,125 See, I told you! 83 00:06:43,125 --> 00:06:46,166 Well, now that we've covered all the different seasonal blooms, 84 00:06:47,083 --> 00:06:50,083 I'll teach you about flowers in mythology next. 85 00:06:50,083 --> 00:06:52,083 Sorry to interrupt your conversation. 86 00:06:57,875 --> 00:06:59,875 Um, if I may... 87 00:06:59,958 --> 00:07:02,875 My name is Naotsugu Miura. 88 00:07:02,875 --> 00:07:04,916 Sorry, I realize this may come off as rude, 89 00:07:04,916 --> 00:07:10,875 but I understand you are a man who occupies himself with rumors of demons and other strange phenomenon. 90 00:07:10,875 --> 00:07:11,916 Or so I've heard. 91 00:07:12,250 --> 00:07:13,208 Indeed. 92 00:07:13,291 --> 00:07:16,208 Slaying demons is my livelihood. 93 00:07:16,250 --> 00:07:20,250 Great! Then I bet you can get to the bottom of a mystery for me, yes? 94 00:07:21,208 --> 00:07:22,250 Not necessarily. 95 00:07:22,250 --> 00:07:23,208 Huh? 96 00:07:23,250 --> 00:07:26,250 My expertise is limited to slaying demons. 97 00:07:26,291 --> 00:07:31,208 I'm afraid I won't be of much help unless demons are the cause of your problem. 98 00:07:33,250 --> 00:07:35,208 Oh, I see... 99 00:07:37,291 --> 00:07:39,208 Miura-sama! 100 00:07:57,166 --> 00:08:02,166 Hey, pal. I hate to ask, but couldja find it in your heart to lend Naotsugu-sama a hand? 101 00:08:03,208 --> 00:08:09,208 His dummy of a big brother apparently went missing and now he's worried sick about him, ya see. 102 00:08:09,250 --> 00:08:11,208 Please consider it. 103 00:08:12,166 --> 00:08:16,208 I think losing someone so important has made him very emotionally unstable. 104 00:08:19,250 --> 00:08:21,166 Pretty please! 105 00:08:23,166 --> 00:08:26,250 All right. I suppose I do owe you two a favor. 106 00:08:29,166 --> 00:08:31,166 You seem rather obsessed with this guy. 107 00:08:33,208 --> 00:08:36,166 Well, yeah, he's one of our few regulars. 108 00:08:42,208 --> 00:08:44,250 DANGO What are you doing here? 109 00:08:50,166 --> 00:08:54,166 Excuse me! May I have an order of tea and isobe mochi? 110 00:08:54,166 --> 00:08:55,166 Coming up! 111 00:09:02,208 --> 00:09:04,166 You like mochi? 112 00:09:07,208 --> 00:09:08,166 Yep. 113 00:09:08,250 --> 00:09:09,208 Huh. 114 00:09:10,250 --> 00:09:12,166 Here is your order. 115 00:09:12,166 --> 00:09:13,166 Thank you. 116 00:09:16,916 --> 00:09:20,916 Yum. This tastes even better when you haven't had it in a while. 117 00:09:20,958 --> 00:09:24,875 On a related note, when are you and Zenji getting married? 118 00:09:28,208 --> 00:09:30,125 Where did that come from?! 119 00:09:30,166 --> 00:09:33,166 You've turned 16 now. That's marrying age. 120 00:09:33,208 --> 00:09:36,250 Okay, but you're crazy if you think I'd marry Zenji. 121 00:09:37,166 --> 00:09:38,166 Is that so? 122 00:09:38,208 --> 00:09:42,166 I imagine Jyuuzou-dono would feel more at ease seeing you married to someone like him. 123 00:09:43,208 --> 00:09:49,208 But Zenji is... you know, more of a brother figure. 124 00:09:50,208 --> 00:09:54,166 Besides, even though my dad has his own ideas for prospective husbands, 125 00:09:54,166 --> 00:09:58,166 he's already told me I'm free to choose for myself. 126 00:09:58,208 --> 00:10:03,208 Granted, from a business perspective, I'm sure he wants me to marry into a samurai or merchant family. 127 00:10:06,208 --> 00:10:08,291 What about you? Don't you want a wife? 128 00:10:09,250 --> 00:10:13,250 Not many women are eccentric enough to wed a ronin without a steady job. 129 00:10:13,291 --> 00:10:14,250 Oh? 130 00:10:16,250 --> 00:10:18,208 I suppose that's true. 131 00:10:20,208 --> 00:10:24,208 But there comes a time when you seriously have to consider settling down. 132 00:10:24,250 --> 00:10:26,208 How old are you, anyways? 133 00:10:26,250 --> 00:10:27,250 Thirty one. 134 00:10:27,250 --> 00:10:30,208 No way! You're older than Zenji?! 135 00:10:31,208 --> 00:10:36,208 You joked about being "immune" to getting old... but, like, what's the actual secret? 136 00:10:36,250 --> 00:10:37,208 Who knows? 137 00:10:37,250 --> 00:10:39,208 I'm putting the money for my bill here! 138 00:10:39,291 --> 00:10:41,208 You're leaving? 139 00:10:41,250 --> 00:10:42,208 Duty calls. 140 00:10:42,291 --> 00:10:44,208 Demons again? 141 00:10:48,250 --> 00:10:52,250 Say, why do you go around hunting demons? 142 00:10:52,291 --> 00:10:57,250 With good swordsmanship like yours, you should be able to find a number of other jobs, no? 143 00:10:59,250 --> 00:11:01,208 I wish I had an answer. 144 00:11:01,291 --> 00:11:04,208 I'm not sure why I'm doing it, myself. 145 00:11:04,250 --> 00:11:06,208 How does that work? 146 00:11:06,250 --> 00:11:08,250 But if I had to give a reason... 147 00:11:09,250 --> 00:11:12,250 it's because this is the only path for me. 148 00:11:13,250 --> 00:11:14,250 I see. 149 00:11:15,208 --> 00:11:17,208 Well, that's kind of a relief to hear. 150 00:11:17,250 --> 00:11:18,208 Hm? 151 00:11:20,208 --> 00:11:25,208 You have such a dry personality that it sometimes feels like you don't care about anything in life. 152 00:11:25,250 --> 00:11:28,208 Honestly, I never knew what to think of you. 153 00:11:28,250 --> 00:11:32,208 But now, I see that even you can be a whiny worrywart. 154 00:11:33,208 --> 00:11:35,208 So you're just another regular guy. 155 00:11:38,291 --> 00:11:39,291 Natsu-dono... 156 00:11:39,291 --> 00:11:41,250 Call me Natsu. 157 00:11:41,250 --> 00:11:46,291 We've known each other long enough now. Being so formal all the time just makes things awkward. 158 00:11:48,250 --> 00:11:51,208 Guess I better get back to the shop. 159 00:11:54,208 --> 00:11:56,208 Don't spend too much time brooding, okay? 160 00:11:56,291 --> 00:11:59,208 You'll end up with permanent wrinkles on your forehead. 161 00:12:09,250 --> 00:12:10,250 Arimori. 162 00:12:11,250 --> 00:12:13,208 You're going looking again? 163 00:12:17,208 --> 00:12:19,125 How many times must I tell you? 164 00:12:19,208 --> 00:12:22,250 You are the only heir to the Miura family. You have no older brother. 165 00:12:22,250 --> 00:12:24,250 Except I clearly remember him! 166 00:12:24,250 --> 00:12:29,250 I hear that you've been going as far as the slums and the red-light district in search of this brother. Is that right? 167 00:12:31,250 --> 00:12:36,250 Abide by morals, exemplify courage, practice compassion, and behave with courtesy. 168 00:12:36,250 --> 00:12:41,250 The samurai code dictates that we give literally everything in service to our sworn lord, Tokugawa. 169 00:12:42,208 --> 00:12:44,250 And yet you don't seem to care about that in the least. 170 00:12:44,250 --> 00:12:48,208 I'll focus up on my duties once I find my brother! Now excuse me. 171 00:12:49,208 --> 00:12:51,250 Enough of this already! Arimori! 172 00:13:09,625 --> 00:13:11,041 Hey, Arimori. 173 00:13:18,041 --> 00:13:19,125 Homes aren't what make people. 174 00:13:20,041 --> 00:13:22,041 It's the people who make the home. 175 00:13:24,041 --> 00:13:28,041 "For home and country." I can understand that sentiment. 176 00:13:29,041 --> 00:13:33,083 But even so, I'm not willing to twist my values and beliefs just to abide by it. 177 00:13:38,083 --> 00:13:41,041 Where are you, my brother? 178 00:13:43,041 --> 00:13:44,083 Off to look for him? 179 00:13:46,041 --> 00:13:47,041 It's you! 180 00:13:47,083 --> 00:13:50,041 Jinya. Lowly ronin at your service. 181 00:13:50,125 --> 00:13:54,083 In regards to your mystery, I have decided to do some digging into it after all. 182 00:13:56,041 --> 00:14:01,041 However, I can't promise that I will get any answers. I hope you understand. 183 00:14:02,041 --> 00:14:03,125 Sure! That's fine. 184 00:14:04,041 --> 00:14:06,041 I'm happy to know you believe me. 185 00:14:06,083 --> 00:14:08,083 That alone is enough to give me peace of mind. 186 00:14:09,125 --> 00:14:12,083 Now then, I'm sorry to cut to the chase, 187 00:14:12,083 --> 00:14:15,083 but I'd like to know how things were before your brother disappeared. 188 00:14:16,041 --> 00:14:18,041 All right. Then come to my- 189 00:14:22,083 --> 00:14:23,083 In that case... 190 00:14:28,166 --> 00:14:31,208 You introduced yourself as a ronin, earlier, didn't you? 191 00:14:32,208 --> 00:14:33,166 Yes. 192 00:14:33,250 --> 00:14:36,250 I can't help but notice the katana you carry is of rather high quality. 193 00:14:37,208 --> 00:14:39,208 Do you come from a samurai background? 194 00:14:39,208 --> 00:14:41,166 No, not at all. 195 00:14:41,250 --> 00:14:42,208 Oh? 196 00:14:43,166 --> 00:14:47,208 I once lived in a mountain village filled with bellows that were used by blacksmiths to forge katana, 197 00:14:48,166 --> 00:14:50,166 and I served in a role that required me to wield one. 198 00:14:52,250 --> 00:14:54,250 Now I'm serving that role once again, 199 00:14:55,166 --> 00:14:58,166 and have gotten direct permission 200 00:14:59,166 --> 00:15:00,166 I see. 201 00:15:01,166 --> 00:15:03,166 Are you from Kadono, per chance? 202 00:15:04,166 --> 00:15:05,208 An impressive deduction. 203 00:15:06,166 --> 00:15:11,166 Well, hearing about blacksmiths and bellows, plus seeing that iron scabbard gave me an inkling. 204 00:15:12,875 --> 00:15:14,916 It's embarrassing to admit, but I'm somewhat of a connoisseur. 205 00:15:14,916 --> 00:15:17,916 Learning about the different makes of blades is a pastime of mine. 206 00:15:18,875 --> 00:15:22,916 I've heard one trademark of Kadono blades is the simple yet refined metalwork on the scabbards. 207 00:15:22,958 --> 00:15:26,875 And the quality of your scabbard is outstanding. 208 00:15:26,916 --> 00:15:31,875 This was originally a sacred blade that had been enshrined in the village. 209 00:15:31,958 --> 00:15:33,916 But circumstances led it into my hands. 210 00:15:33,916 --> 00:15:35,916 Oh? Does it have a name? 211 00:15:35,958 --> 00:15:37,083 It's called Yarai. 212 00:15:37,083 --> 00:15:40,125 Yarai, eh? Well, that's very interesting! 213 00:15:40,166 --> 00:15:43,125 The blades of Kadono are said to be effective against demons. 214 00:15:43,125 --> 00:15:47,083 One term for cleansing evil spirits is "oni-yarai," which may have inspired the name. 215 00:15:47,083 --> 00:15:51,125 Or perhaps that katana was once used to exorcise a demonic spirit in a local legend. 216 00:15:51,166 --> 00:15:53,125 Do you know of any such stories? 217 00:15:53,125 --> 00:15:55,125 I can't say that I have. 218 00:15:55,125 --> 00:15:57,083 Nobody knows if it's true, 219 00:15:57,083 --> 00:16:02,083 but the village chieftain said this is a mystical katana that's remained pristine for over a century. 220 00:16:02,083 --> 00:16:03,125 How fascinating. 221 00:16:03,125 --> 00:16:05,125 Is there any chance you could unsheathe it for me? 222 00:16:05,125 --> 00:16:06,083 No. 223 00:16:07,125 --> 00:16:10,125 My apologies. I've gotten a little too fanatical. 224 00:16:10,166 --> 00:16:11,125 I don't mind. 225 00:16:12,083 --> 00:16:14,083 But we really should get started. 226 00:16:15,125 --> 00:16:21,208 As I've already explained, my brother, Sadanaga Miura, has gone missing. 227 00:16:22,125 --> 00:16:24,958 But I can't find him no matter how much I search. 228 00:16:25,125 --> 00:16:27,208 Worse yet, nobody seems to remember who he is. 229 00:16:28,125 --> 00:16:29,875 No one at all? 230 00:16:29,958 --> 00:16:34,875 No. My parents claim they've never heard of this "Sadanaga" person. 231 00:16:34,875 --> 00:16:36,875 And that I'm the only heir of the family. 232 00:16:36,916 --> 00:16:39,958 Furthermore, although some people seemed to have vague memories, 233 00:16:40,166 --> 00:16:42,208 they ultimately just told me the same thing. 234 00:16:43,166 --> 00:16:47,125 I'm forced to conclude that nobody actually remembers my brother except for me. 235 00:16:47,208 --> 00:16:48,250 Begging your pardon, gentlemen. 236 00:16:50,166 --> 00:16:53,166 But if you're gonna talk about serious business like this, 237 00:16:53,166 --> 00:16:57,250 I think it's common sense to do it in a private place where there are no people around. 238 00:16:58,166 --> 00:17:00,208 Good thing hardly anybody comes to this shop. 239 00:17:01,166 --> 00:17:03,166 Your tongue's sharper than your sword, eh, pal? 240 00:17:04,166 --> 00:17:09,208 Joking aside, I got the impression that the two of you were quite concerned for Miura-dono. 241 00:17:11,166 --> 00:17:12,250 Hence why I brought him here. 242 00:17:16,208 --> 00:17:21,166 Nothing, I'm just tickled pink that you've lightened up enough to start telling jokes. 243 00:17:23,166 --> 00:17:24,166 Whatever. 244 00:17:24,208 --> 00:17:27,166 When exactly did your brother disappear, Miura-dono? 245 00:17:27,208 --> 00:17:30,250 Just before spring started, at the tail end of January. 246 00:17:31,208 --> 00:17:35,208 Nothing seemed out of the ordinary at that point, until he suddenly... 247 00:17:35,250 --> 00:17:37,166 No, hold on. 248 00:17:37,208 --> 00:17:40,208 I recall him saying something not long before that, 249 00:17:41,166 --> 00:17:43,208 about "going to see a girl." 250 00:17:45,208 --> 00:17:49,166 And one more thing, I found some flowers in his room. 251 00:17:49,166 --> 00:17:50,166 Flowers? 252 00:17:50,208 --> 00:17:55,166 I'm afraid I don't know enough about plants to say what kind, but they had a strong fragrance. 253 00:17:55,208 --> 00:18:01,166 The leaves were narrow and the flowers were small with white petals and a yellow center. 254 00:18:01,208 --> 00:18:05,208 My brother wasn't really the type to appreciate flowers, so I thought it was strange. 255 00:18:06,166 --> 00:18:08,166 When exactly did you find them? 256 00:18:08,208 --> 00:18:10,208 Right after my brother disappeared. 257 00:18:10,208 --> 00:18:16,166 No one else visited his room except for me, so I imagine it was my brother who left them there. 258 00:18:16,208 --> 00:18:18,208 Do you still have the flowers? 259 00:18:18,250 --> 00:18:22,208 I figured they might serve as evidence, so I made sure to preserve them before they wilted. 260 00:18:24,208 --> 00:18:25,208 Miura-dono. 261 00:18:26,166 --> 00:18:31,125 I know it may be problematic, but I would like 262 00:18:43,125 --> 00:18:45,166 Oh, hey, Jinya. 263 00:18:46,166 --> 00:18:47,166 Natsu. 264 00:18:49,166 --> 00:18:50,250 Welcome in, Jinya-kun. 265 00:18:51,166 --> 00:18:52,166 Kake-soba, please. 266 00:18:52,166 --> 00:18:54,166 Sure. One order of kake-soba! 267 00:18:54,166 --> 00:18:57,250 Say, pal, when did you start calling Natsu-chan by her name? 268 00:18:58,166 --> 00:19:00,166 Oh. A few days ago, at her request. 269 00:19:00,208 --> 00:19:03,208 Ofuu. You gotta step it up a little more, ya hear? 270 00:19:03,208 --> 00:19:05,208 What are you talking about? 271 00:19:06,208 --> 00:19:08,291 But I must say, you two seem to get along well. 272 00:19:08,291 --> 00:19:11,250 Not really. It's nothing special. 273 00:19:11,250 --> 00:19:14,208 Ofuu, how close are you with Miura-dono? 274 00:19:14,250 --> 00:19:16,250 With Miura-sama? 275 00:19:16,291 --> 00:19:22,208 We aren't especially close or anything, but we do talk on occasion when he visits the shop. 276 00:19:22,291 --> 00:19:24,208 Why do you ask? 277 00:19:24,250 --> 00:19:26,208 I was just curious. 278 00:19:26,291 --> 00:19:28,250 I see. 279 00:19:28,250 --> 00:19:32,208 Well, he's always been polite in our interactions. 280 00:19:32,208 --> 00:19:34,250 I find him to be a kind and earnest gentleman. 281 00:19:34,250 --> 00:19:38,291 Hold on, are you talking about that samurai who I bumped into the other day? 282 00:19:38,291 --> 00:19:39,250 Yes. 283 00:19:39,291 --> 00:19:42,208 He seemed like a very humble guy. 284 00:19:42,250 --> 00:19:46,208 Sure, but he can get pretty hyperactive whenever the subject of swords comes up. 285 00:19:47,125 --> 00:19:48,166 Which reminds me! 286 00:19:51,166 --> 00:19:53,166 Take a look at this, pal. 287 00:19:53,208 --> 00:19:55,125 Wow, a kogai? 288 00:19:55,166 --> 00:20:00,208 Well, you know how the Miura family are vassals of the shogun, so it's necessary they have these kind of tools. 289 00:20:00,208 --> 00:20:05,166 Anyhoo, not that it means much, but he gave me this kogai meant for samurai. 290 00:20:06,166 --> 00:20:09,208 I swear, everything boils down to swords with him... 291 00:20:10,166 --> 00:20:14,166 Let the guy talk freely and it's either strictly business or just something about katana. 292 00:20:14,208 --> 00:20:18,208 I've even heard that his mom chews him out, like "enough is enough, Arimori"! 293 00:20:18,208 --> 00:20:20,208 You've had dealings with his mother? 294 00:20:20,208 --> 00:20:21,208 Huh? 295 00:20:21,208 --> 00:20:24,208 Yeah, but only enough to catch a quick glimpse of her. 296 00:20:24,250 --> 00:20:29,166 She's a real terror, ya know. Harps on people regularly from what I hear. 297 00:20:31,208 --> 00:20:34,250 With all that said, pal... Would ya mind taking this kogai off my hands? 298 00:20:35,875 --> 00:20:38,916 But Miura-dono gave that to you as a gift. I can't. 299 00:20:38,916 --> 00:20:43,916 It's fine. There's not much sense in the owner of a soba shop having samurai gear like this. 300 00:20:43,916 --> 00:20:44,916 Yes, but... 301 00:20:44,916 --> 00:20:47,916 I don't really have a need for it anymore. 302 00:20:47,958 --> 00:20:49,958 So please just take it off my hands. 303 00:20:56,125 --> 00:20:58,125 Fine. I'll hold onto it for you. 304 00:20:59,125 --> 00:21:01,166 I appreciate that! Thank you. 305 00:21:02,125 --> 00:21:05,125 I'm sorry. My dad should know better. 306 00:21:05,125 --> 00:21:06,125 Ofuu. 307 00:21:06,125 --> 00:21:07,125 Yes? 308 00:21:07,125 --> 00:21:13,125 The flowers with white petals and a yellow center that Miura-dono spoke of... are they daffodils? 309 00:21:17,166 --> 00:21:19,125 Although he did say they were small. 310 00:21:21,166 --> 00:21:24,125 I just hope they're anything but daffodils. 311 00:21:27,166 --> 00:21:30,125 This is the garden of happiness. 312 00:21:30,208 --> 00:21:33,208 The warm and sunny place where I spent my childhood days. 313 00:21:34,166 --> 00:21:35,125 But... 314 00:21:44,125 --> 00:21:47,166 ...the way back is long gone now.