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TAIGA DRAMA

SANADA MARU

WRITTEN BY: MITANI KOKI

MUSIC BY: HATTORI TAKAYUKI

NARRATOR: UDO YUMIKO

CAST

SANADA NOBUSHIGE: SAKAI MASATO

SANADA NOBUYUKI: OIZUMI YO

KIRI: NAGASAWA MASAMI

UME: KUROKI HARU

HOTTA SAKUBEI: FUJIMOTO TAKAHIRO

SASUKE: FUJII TAKASHI

IDEURA MASASUKE: TERAJIMA SUSUMU

TAKANASHI NAIKI: NAKAHARA TAKEO

MUROGA MASATAKE: NISHIMURA MASAHIKO

TORI: KUSABUE MITSUKO

KAORU: TAKAHATA ATSUKO

HONDA MASANOBU: KONDO MASAOMI

TOKUGAWA IEYASU: UCHINO SEIYO

SANADA MASAYUKI: KUSAKARI MASAO

PRODUCERS: YOSHIKAWA KUNIO, YASHIKI YOTARO

TRANSLATIONS BY MTI

DIRECTOR: TANAKA TADASHI

EPISODE 11: WEDDING

The Sanada absolutely refused to surrender Numata.

The Hojo pressed the Tokugawa to persuade the Sanada.

Backed into a corner, what strategy did Ieyasu take?

As for Sanada Masayuki...

What is your take on him?

HAMAMATSU CASTLE

Sanada?

I don't like him.

Is it about Numata?

Yes. In front of me...

he promised to return it to the Hojo, but...

he changed his mind.

As a result, I'm caught between the Hojo and the Sanada.

I'm amazed you've been able to work with him.

He's led the regional lords of Chiisagata this far.

He always looks ahead and does his best for Chiisagata.

Muroga, you are too nice.

-Isn't that right? -Yes.

Do you know about the castle I'm building at Amagafuchi?

Yes.

This is the agreement I have with Sanada.

Only the Sanada will have custody of the castle.

Neither your name, or the other regional lords' names are on it.

That can't be.

Sanada Masayuki cleverly ousted...

both you and me.

Honda Masanobu will be talking to you now.

I'm glad I got to meet you.

What do you want from me?

My lord was saying,

he'd like to hear news that Masayuki's eldest son, Nobuyuki,

has become the new lord

of the Sanada clan.

If possible, from your mouth.

I called you over today...

to inform you of my intent to marry Ume.

What?

Congratulations.

Thank you.

What a surprise. I thought you were marrying Kiri.

Ume. Sakubei.

There's something I must tell you.

Yes?

A wife is used to bond the two families.

You may be viewed as a concubine.

I'm aware of that.

I'm just happy that she can be with you.

But I don't plan to take any other wife.

Which means, you will be my official wife.

A wedding isn't normally held with concubines,

but I plan to have one with you.

Is that right?

I'll inform my family tomorrow.

I don't think there'll be a problem with my father and brother.

I'm worried about my mother.

She does seem picky.

She's from a noble family in Kyoto.

Which is why I called you both.

I want your help.

I have a plan.

That's good news!

I wanted you to be the first to know.

From when?

What's the deciding factor?

From the time you kissed.

That is... very personal.

Forget I asked that.

I haven't said this to anyone yet, but...

Ume is pregnant.

That's more than kissing!

Yes.

You have an innocent face, yet you're not.

Yes.

Excellent, Nobushige.

I just need your approval.

Well, if she's already pregnant, how can I disapprove?

Thank you.

Naiki, we have another hostage to play with.

I was worried about having only Grandmother to use.

I knew you were going to say that.

Ume is healthy and would serve as a good hostage.

Admirable.

I would like to have a wedding for Ume.

Yes, it's better to have one.

Thank you!

I am against it.

I have Father's consent.

Why marry someone of humble background?

I'm happy for you.

If it's someone Genjiro chose, I'm sure she's good.

I will choose a bride for him down the road.

I was going to find someone from Kyoto.

Like a princess from an illustrious family.

Kaoru! Enough!

What if she bears a boy?

If Genzaburo has no children, that child will become the heir.

I'm sorry!

We're not condemning you!

We can deal with that later!

Genjiro, congratulations.

May you have a healthy child.

I'm against it!

I, Sanjuro, am here.

What is it?

Please excuse me.

I was walking on the mountain in the back,

when I found these.

The color and elegance

somewhat reminded me of you.

Oh my.

If you don't mind.

So you have a kind side.

Mother, it's me, Genjiro.

Come in.

If you will excuse me.

Mother.

I'm sorry for not telling you about Ume earlier.

It's normally an auspicious occasion.

I may've been too stubborn.

I am asking you again.

Please allow me to marry Hotta Sakubei's sister, Ume.

Taking a wife is a big event in your life.

I hope you have thought about it carefully.

Ume was not brought up in an illustrious family,

but she's a smart woman who is attentive to details.

So I gather.

She would become a good daughter-in-law to you.

-There you go again. -What?

-You always have excuses. -I don't quite understand.

Just say you want to marry her because you love her.

You are too eloquent.

That's not always good.

I'll take your words to heart.

A wife should normally be...

What?

Blood? Am I bleeding?

No, you're not.

Something is dripping. Something is dripping!

Intruder!

I'll get you!

Get away!

Explain!

That was Sasuke.

Why was he there?

It's fragrant oil imported from Southeast Asia.

What!?

I wanted you to be in a good mood when I talked to you.

It was a strategy I devised.

I had Sanjuro bring you those flowers.

Why do you resort to such petty tricks!?

-Why don't you openly face me!? -I'm sorry!

That was dangerous.

I almost consented.

I won't allow you to marry Ume!

That's a separate matter.

Mother! I want to marry the woman I love!

It's too late for that.

When the time is right, I'll have you marry a princess from Kyoto.

You should've known you can't use petty tricks on your mother.

I outplayed it.

All right.

Let me handle it.

Lord, does it sit well with you?

I know best that you value bloodline.

You want someone from an illustrious family for Genjiro.

It's not wrong to wish that.

Take your time to find a woman to your liking.

We can welcome her as his official wife at that time.

Don't put Genjiro in a bind.

The wedding...

What?

Are they having one?

If so, they can have it on their own.

I'm not attending.

Why are you being like this?

Ume will be his concubine.

There won't be a wedding.

This is shocking!

I thought the young lord was in love with you.

Of all people...

it's Hotta Sakubei's sister.

Ume is a nice girl.

If she bears a boy, it would be disastrous.

Is she with child?

What about you?

What do you mean?

Are you pregnant?

Don't be ridiculous.

I want you to bear the Sanada heir!

Ume, congratulations.

Kiri...

You two getting married...

couldn't make me happier.

Thank you.

Come in quickly!

-Carp? -Sasuke caught it.

Prepare it at once.

Will do.

I'll help.

Let's prepare it.

That's how it turned out.

I'm happy for you. You two make a nice match.

It makes me happiest to receive your blessings.

You'll continue to be friends with me, won't you?

Of course.

I'm glad to hear that!

Sakubei and Sasuke are preparing the fish now.

I'm all wet.

You'll catch a cold.

Ume, I'm happy for you.

You have a boyish side.

Genjiro has a wimpy side.

You can support each other.

I'm sure you will get along fine.

If you'll excuse me for a bit.

Is Genjiro here?

Is Genjiro here?

There won't be a wedding.

Why is that?

I only came to deliver Father's message.

But Father clearly said it's best to have one.

I don't know the reason.

Sir Genjiro, I don't have to have a wedding.

I want one.

Genjiro... At least Mother agreed.

You must bear it.

I think they should have a wedding.

-I'll talk to Mother. -Please don't!

I don't want you to argue with your mother over that.

I already decided on it.

It's a once-in-a-lifetime event! Are you sure it's all right?

Let's not talk about it already.

I'd want her to have a wedding.

We've already decided not to have one.

Tonight is our wedding.

Isn't it, Dear?

All right. Let's drink up tonight.

Sanada Nobushige would have four wives during his lifetime.

His first wife was Sanada vassal, Hotta Sakubei's sister.

The Amagafuchi castle at Ueda Plains was completed.

It became the Sanada stronghold.

It would be known as Ueda Castle.

SHINANO - UEDA CASTLE

Muroga is here?

To celebrate the completion of the castle.

That's disturbing, after hearing Nobutada's report.

What did he talk about with Tokugawa Ieyasu?

Why don't you casually ask him about his visit to Hamamatsu?

If he tries to hide it, it's suspicious.

Who is this castle for?

The regional lords.

You're not deceiving us, are you?

With a castle here,

the Uesugi nor the Tokugawa can gain a foothold to invade Chiisagata.

That's what the castle is for.

So it's not for the benefit of the Sanada?

I don't even want to answer that.

By the way, Genzaburo...

Didn't you have something to ask Muroga?

Did I?

What is it?

You always have a nice complexion.

Is there a secret to it?

No.

I heard eels are good for your complexion.

How would I know!

I heard Hamamatsu has excellent eels.

I heard you were recently in Hamamatsu.

Did you eat eels there?

You must have mistaken me for someone else.

I haven't been to Hamamatsu in the past ten years!

I'm leaving.

I'll see you out.

Don't bother!

What's your take?

There's no doubt he's plotting with Tokugawa.

What are they up to?

I can't do it, after all.

He's my childhood friend!

That is a problem.

When I told my lord

you offered to kill Masayuki,

he was extremely elated.

Wait a minute.

My lord has high regards for you.

If you come through with this,

we would be greatly indebted.

The Tokugawa will surely back you up.

If you're worried,

I can assign two skilled men to escort you.

What will you do?

This way!

Don't drop it.

Kiri, thank you.

Thank you.

Muroga visited Hamamatsu Castle again.

It's definite now.

What is he after?

Is he planning to replace the Sanada?

But Muroga lacks the power to defeat the Sanada in battle.

He'll pursue another course.

Which is?

Assassination.

That bastard.

Ieyasu must've instigated it.

Which means...

we have only one option.

We'll kill Muroga instead.

How?

How do we set it up?

Where's Genjiro?

Directing Ume's move.

-Genjiro's wedding? -Wait a minute.

We'll send Muroga an invitation to Genjiro's wedding.

He'll bite at the opportunity.

That's a cowardly method!

He's coming to kill your father!

Are you going to taint the wedding with blood?

Father!

We're not certain that Muroga will try to kill me.

But we will find out.

Send Masatake a wedding invitation.

Will do.

Until things are resolved,

I don't want Genjiro to know.

Is that true?

Why the change in attitude?

Father changed his mind.

It's your first wedding.

He wants a small wedding with close family and friends.

What about the lord's wife?

My mother is too proud to back down.

Give up on her.

In any event, I'm happy.

Sanada Masayuki's second son is getting married.

I'll take this opportunity to kill Masayuki.

Sakubei! Sakubei!

-Yes! -Is that all the sake?

-No, more is coming. -All right.

After he said there wouldn't be a wedding.

Don't peep!

Hey!

Can't you look sharper?

You look sloppy.

Were your brows that thin?

Shall I make them look fuller?

-How do I look, Ume? -You look fine.

You'll look better if you act gallantly.

He looks fine as is.

It looks better thicker.

Is there a brush I can use?

Kiri.

Sir Genjiro has become my husband.

I know that.

Will you leave us alone?

Now that you're his wife, you're coming out strong.

That's not it.

What is it then?

It's because...

I understand your feelings.

I know you still love him.

What?

What are you saying?

What is she talking about?

How are things?

The arrangements are made.

I have a favor to ask you.

What is it?

After the greetings are done, and the banquet starts,

keep an eye on Genjiro.

Don't let him leave the party.

Is that clear?

Congratulations.

Thank you.

You're a full-grown adult.

I'm going to talk to the couple.

Please do.

-Congratulations. -You can forget the formal greetings.

This is a nice night.

How about a game of chess?

You've never beaten me.

Actually, I've improved lately.

Please take good care of Sir Genjiro.

I will.

Will the lord be all right?

He said not to do anything.

Young Lord, let me pour you a drink.

It's not good for her to drink.

Genjiro, you have a good wife.

Kiri, come on this side.

Drink with us!

I'll pass on that.

What's wrong with her?

Kiri?

Why are you here?

Please don't mind me.

Go to the other side.

I can't have you stay here.

Where's my brother?

I'll look for him.

Let me perform the special Sanada Wild Goose Dance!

You'll dance for us? Will you be all right?

Please watch me.

Masatake.

Is that a dagger that you have in your pocket?

What are you talking about?

Didn't you come to kill me?

Are you going to kill me when I'm off my guard,

and receive this castle from the Tokugawa?

The two men that you brought,

are with the Tokugawa.

And if they are?

I'll send their bodies to the Tokugawa.

We've killed them.

You lost.

Become my vassal.

If you do, I'll forgive you.

Think it over carefully.

You have no other way out.

You and I...

were born and raised near each other.

We've led similar lives.

Ever since we were kids,

you were always around.

But I...

as a person...

as a samurai...

was never inferior to you.

Not once did I think I was.

I won.

I'm leaving.

I won't become your vassal.

Muroga!

Forgive me!

Run, Kiri!

Come quickly!

What happened?

How terrible.

Muroga Masatake was incited by Tokugawa Ieyasu

to assassinate our lord.

So we killed him instead.

Good job.

Now I know why...

you approved the wedding.

Don't just stand there!

Are you okay with this?

Poor Ume.

I ordered it.

In order for the Sanada to become a daimyo,

Muroga was an obstacle.

It was for the sake of the Sanada.

Father accomplished another magnificent feat.

When I saw Muroga's body,

I strangely did not feel anger.

I was merely vexed that I did not see through his scheme.

And...

Brother...

I...

don't like myself for it.

At that time...

for Ume's sake...

I wasn't the one...

who cried in anger.

Where am I headed?

Agonize, Genjiro.

We can only move forward.

That's all we can do.

END OF EPISODE 11

-I want to go with you. -But you may not be able to come back.

PREVIEW

-I can talk to Kanetsugu for you. -Please do.

I'll take care of it.

Don't be ridiculous.

I'm serious!

I'm severing ties with the Tokugawa!

Just crush them.

The fate of the Sanada rests on this battle.

I want to take part in it!

NEXT EPISODE: HOSTAGE