Original subtitles

In Kyoto, the hub of loyalist activity in the last days...

of the shogunate, the loyalists were aided...

by the pro-Imperialist women of the town.

With its maze-like passages, Gion,

a part of Yasaka Shrine, was an ideal hiding place.

The loyalists found brief moments of peace with...

the women of Kyoto while evading the Shinsengumi.

"Oh, moon... Oh, rain..."

"Let us walk through the spring mist."

Devoted to the revolution and loved by a woman of...

the Gion district, Tsukigata Hanpeita typifies a loyalist.

Another famous romance is that between...

Choshu's Katsura Kogoro and Ikumatsu, a geisha.

To save Kogoro from the pro-shogunate Shinsengumi,

Ikumatsu used a device which dropped the ceiling...

to keep the pursuers at bay while she helped...

Kogoro escape through an underground passage.

Satsuma loyalists, isolated by their anti-expulsion stance,

forgot their problems in the company of Kyoto women.

Not knowing when or where they'd be attacked or killed,

the loyalists lived under extreme stress.

Tobu ga Gotoku

Episode 22: Rising Passions

Screenplay: Osanai Mieko

Original Story: Shiba Ryotaro

Music: Ichiyanagi Toshi

Original subtitles: TV Network Japan, Inc.

Transcription & Timing: Rashomon

QC: Avallac'h

Narrator: Kusano Daigo

Cast

Saigo Kichinosuke: Nishida Toshiyuki

Okubo Ichiro: Kaga Takeshi

Iwayama Ito: Tanaka Yuko

Saigo Shingo: Ogata Naoto

Onui: Watanabe Noriko

Murata Shinpachi: Masuoka Toru

Ofusa: Manda Hisako

Hitotsubashi Yoshinobu: Mitamura Kunihiko

Komatsu Tatewaki: Ohashi Goro

Matsudaira Shungaku: Isobe Tsutomu

Kawaguchi Seppo: Ryu Raita

Shimazu Hisamitsu: Takahashi Hideki

Producer: Yoshimura Fumitaka

Director: Suga Yasuhiro

Kyoto, February 1864

Wait, will you?

What's wrong? Hurry up.

My slipper broke.

That shows your lack of attention.

What?

Fix it quickly!

Clear the street.

Beware of the men who befriend foreigners!

They'll eat you up!

Don't worry. We don't hurt children.

Look here!

Wait!

How annoying!

You can't blame them.

Satsuma isn't very popular here right now.

What did we do?

That's why we're going to discuss that now.

Let's go!

I'm sorry to have kept you waiting.

Please excuse me. I'm terribly sorry.

A rift had developed in the council of lords...

which Hisamitsu had long sought to form.

I don't understand Lord Hitotsubashi anymore.

What did he say now?

He's calling for expulsion.

Isn't it obvious that an attempt at this time...

to expel the foreigners will only end in war?

When I suggested that in order to protect the capital,

our clan could set up batteries and garrison Osaka...

to repel the foreign fleet, he accused me of...

harboring secret designs of taking over Kyoto.

He lied to the Emperor,

knowing the impossibility of expelling the foreigners.

Doesn't he care what happens to Japan?

I don't agree.

He has but one aim...

to shut Satsuma out of politics.

That's a betrayal.

I don't care. The council of lords should collapse.

It will only lead to problems later.

After the coalition has been disposed of,

the shogun will be set up as the head...

and the shogunate will control the government.

I've settled this matter with the Lord of Aizu.

I want you to understand this, too.

First, we must start with Satsuma.

There is Satsuma's military strength to consider.

We must isolate Satsuma.

No clan will side with Satsuma at the risk...

of being outlawed by the Court.

The Tokugawa must be solid as a rock...

for the sake of the country.

Osetsu...

Withdraw as soon as you serve the drinks.

You don't want to get caught in the ruckus.

Say that again!

Is the Court-shogunate unity no longer possible?

No, the shogunate says they'll achieve it without our help.

We won't let them get away with that!

Sit down, Shunsai!

The time for talking is over!

If we're the enemy, let us be the first to attack.

Ijichi, are you getting cold feet?

Ijichi, no!

Be quiet!

Everyone in Kyoto hates us.

Why are we so unpopular?

How can we achieve greatness mired with triviality?

What do you mean?

Death is nothing for one who died with those at Teradaya.

Tell us who the enemy is.

Why is the shogunate making us the villain?

What was the use of all our sacrifices?

We should attack the shogunate!

If we do, we'll become enemies of the Court.

Then Hitotsubashi is the enemy. I'll kill him!

All our efforts weren't for putting Japan into turmoil.

Then what should Satsuma do?

There's just one person who can answer that;

he's none other than Kichinosuke.

Please, sir. Ask Lord Hisamitsu to recall Kichinosuke.

Please.

Kichinosuke will decide where we are to die.

A request to have Saigo recalled?

When the Court-shogunate unity is at a standstill,

is there any other way?

Unless we make a change in policy,

Satsuma's main force may come to its end in Kyoto.

This is true.

I humbly ask you for your help.

Why do you hesitate?

The shogunate is just waiting for our men to lose...

their patience and start a fight with another clan.

All right. But first, I must speak to someone.

Yes?

Nothing.

Won't you have a drink?

Why did we have to meet here?

Where else can we speak candidly?

What's wrong with the clan mansion?

Sit.

Why?

I'm in Kyoto to carry out the aims of...

the late Lord Nariakira in Kichinosuke's place.

If I show signs of weakness,

his plans will be open to criticism.

Ever since the Teradaya Incident,

I've thought of you as a hard-hearted man.

Let me be honest. I've come this far by thinking...

that I'd do what I can without Kichinosuke's help;

that I was capable of doing it by myself.

But, Lord Hitotsubashi is a mystery.

Neither Lord Hisamitsu nor I can get a handle on him.

I've had the thought that Kichinosuke would know...

what Lord Nariakira would have done in this situation.

So, why aren't you up front appealing for his recall?

Lord Hisamitsu has disliked Kichinosuke ever since...

someone told those awful lies about him.

But, aren't you Lord Hisamitsu's favorite attendant?

Why didn't you try to set him straight?

Let sleeping dogs lie, is it?

That's right.

Shingo, do you want Kichinosuke to get killed?

I can't do it.

First, it was Amami, then Tokunoshima...

and on to Okinoerabu.

If he angers Lord Hisamitsu any further,

he'll be sentenced to death.

Shingo, but, this is a critical time for Satsuma.

Will you give Kichinosuke to Satsuma?

He wouldn't want to go on living if Satsuma's destroyed.

Then work for us as a member of the Seichugumi.

I called you because it's important that we do...

what we can to protect Kichinosuke.

I want Kichinosuke's help very desperately.

I understand. I'll get started right away.

I ordered a meal for you. Won't you stay and eat?

I couldn't.

Shingo. Long ago, I was placed under house arrest.

I survived because your family sent food to mine.

Please eat.

It's been a long time since we last ate together.

Please heed our request.

Saigo Kichinosuke, huh?

If you will not grant our request,

I will commit seppuku here.

So will everyone in the Seichugumi. Look.

Should anything go wrong,

Komatsu Tatewaki and I will take full responsibility.

If you think that you need Kichinosuke that badly,

far be it for me to say anything!

I've no objections as long as the clan lord approves.

Okinoenabu Island

Shingo and Yoshii Kosuke, who was...

specially called from Edo, went to get Kichinosuke.

Kichinosuke! I've come for you!

Shingo!

Shingo!

Have you been well?

What's wrong with your leg?

It's nothing.

I'm so glad that you came for him.

This is Kawaguchi Seppo... and Tsuchimochi.

If it weren't for these two, I'd have long been dead.

Thank you very much.

After 18 months of being confined to the island, Kichinosuke...

stopped at Kikaijima to get Murata Shinpachi.

Kichinosuke, I haven't been pardoned by Lord Hisamitsu.

That's all right.

But, what if he holds it against you?

I don't care.

We're in this together.

My brother told off the ship's officer...

that it wasn't right to leave you behind.

He must have looked very fierce, indeed.

Kichinosuke arrived in Kagoshima...

toward the end of February.

Lord! I've come back to serve you again!

Kichijiro, can you do something for me?

Would you mind taking a wife?

While on the boat,

Kosuke and Shingo told me...

about the situation in Kyoto.

This time, I may not return alive.

I want you to marry and carry on the Saigo name.

Lord, everything's been settled at home.

I'm free to carry out your orders!

What is that horrible smell?

I'm making a poultice, but it's not for you.

What kind of medicine would I be needing?

Don't you know? I thought so.

Were you going to say 'a cure for stupidity?'

Take care of the fire.

Please extend your leg.

This poultice is good for the leg.

Oh, thank you.

Ito's been taking very good care of us.

Shingo and I have an understanding.

You have an understanding?

We're going to need your help, Kosuke.

Glad to. There are many pretty women in Kyoto.

It's best to settle these things at home.

They're just right for each other.

Wait a minute!

I didn't mean that kind of understanding.

I promised to do Ito's share in Kyoto.

Since I couldn't join the Seichugumi or...

go to Kyoto because I was a girl, I...

Don't get so excited.

You mustn't be too picky, Shingo.

She'll make you a fine wife.

I agree.

Kohei! What are you saying?

If you're going to think of me in that way,

I won't be able to come here anymore.

That'll be a problem.

This household certainly lacks a feminine presence.

What's the matter?

He's blushing.

I know! He met someone in Kyoto!

Don't be silly!

That's sly. Who is she?

Please stop it.

Why not? Why can't a Satsuma man...

attract a Kyoto woman?

Stop it! You started this with your strange talk.

They're already having a lover's quarrel.

You've gone too far!

Shingo and I have been friends since childhood.

That's right, and I've never had indecent thoughts about her.

Shingo, is it indecent to care about a woman?

I see.

It was thought to be unmanly...

for a Satsuma man to dally with a woman.

But I find Ito to be a fine young woman.

She's not a loose woman.

I've never thought of Ito like that.

Yes, and I've no intention of marrying, ever.

That's too bad.

Why?!

I heard that you took charge of the field kitchen...

during the British bombardment.

Shingo's young and can only see you in that light.

He doesn't see what a gentle person you are.

What young girl would take the trouble of making such...

a smelly poultice unless she sincerely cares about others?

You are a truly brave and thoughtful young woman.

You're also pretty and very sweet.

You mustn't say that you'll never marry.

Shingo might not be good enough for you.

I asked for too much.

I'm sure you'll meet a fine man soon.

A man who will appreciate you.

What are you doing, Ito?

My heart is throbbing.

You'd be in trouble if it wasn't.

You don't have a fever.

Did you eat something that didn't agree with you?

Did someone say something to you?

Yes.

He said that I was very thoughtful and very sweet.

No one's ever said that about me before.

That person is either very understanding...

or very wicked.

Kyoto Imperial Palace

At that time, to prove they agreed to expel the foreigners,

the shogunate promised to close Yokohama port.

Mr. Okubo!

I have a favor to ask of you.

Fancy you asking me for a favor!

What can I do for you?

Can you find me a house?

A house? You'll be wanting it somewhere quiet.

Yes, and it must be safe.

Of course. When do you need it?

They're leaving Satsuma in a day or two,

so the sooner the better.

Are you sending for your wife?

Not at all. Kichinosuke has been recalled.

Mr. Saigo has?

Yes, so if you could furnish...

So, Mr. Saigo's coming back.

That's right. She seems so happy.

Then, I'll be going.

Don't worry about things here.

Please take care of yourself.

Thank you for everything.

Let's get started.

Kichinosuke! Take care of yourself!

Kyoto - Nijo Castle

How was your meeting with Lord Hitotsubashi?

I just went to pay my respects before going home.

You're going home? What about the council?

Expelling the foreigners is out of the question.

The council is dissolved.

We may have misjudged Lord Hitotsubashi.

But, I've worked hard to carry out my brother's plans.

It is too disheartening to have the council dissolved.

With Lord Hitotsubashi monopolizing the Court,

we won't be able to do anything.

Kichinosuke arrived in Kyoto 10 days later.

You must have looked forward to seeing Ichizo the most.

Lord Hisamitsu insists on having Ichizo close by.

You really do it, Kichinosuke.

Just by sitting there, you give us a sense of stability.

I can't watch this. I'll do the dancing.

Will someone come here?

The tray fell over.

Did you want something?

It's you.

I am Onui.

We met once before, didn't we?

Not once, but twice.

You spoke to me in Kiyamachi.

Kiyamachi?

Later on, your behavior struck me as strange...

and I began to worry.

I'm sorry. I don't remember about it.

You forgot?

Sometimes, a scary samurai would follow me.

That's when I'm in a frenzy to get away.

I see. Then it's all right.

Thank you for worrying about me.

I'm from Satsuma, Saigo...

Shingo!

What are you doing here?

Ordering 'sake'...

10 bottles, right?

Let's go back.

I, Saigo Kichinosuke, have just returned from Okinoerabu.

Thank you for coming.

You have been called back for the purpose...

of working with Ichizo and the others...

to get our country out of these difficulties.

I understand.

You shall serve as a conscripts officer.

You may leave.

Please excuse me.

I am very grateful for your magnanimity.

Please come this way. Watch your head.

An elderly person used to live here, but he died.

It should be quiet here in the annex.

It doesn't seem like a part of the inn at all.

I knew you'd be back.

I kept it open, hoping that you could use it.

Is this all right?

Of course, it is.

Thank you, Ofusa.

I'll be back later. Please make yourselves comfortable.

Kichinosuke...

We were able to meet again.

How I've waited for this day.

Are you getting old? You've become weepy.

I'm sorry that I couldn't get you pardoned sooner.

I am shamelessly asking for your help.

Won't you relax?

The council of lords has been dissolved and...

Satsuma no longer has any influence in Kyoto.

Lord Hisamitsu wants to go home, too.

Lord Hisamitsu is a country bumpkin after all.

Kichinosuke...

Don't worry.

I won't go against him and make trouble for you.

Thank you.

I don't think it was right for Satsuma to join...

Aizu so unabashedly to oust Choshu.

I won't make any excuses.

True, Choshu overstepped her bounds.

However, Choshu is fighting foreigners on her soil.

If Choshu is occupied by foreign powers,

it won't be long before all of Japan is devoured.

That's what Lord Nariakira taught me.

But you mustn't go along with...

Lord Hitotsubashi's expulsion campaign.

Won't you lie down for a bit?

I'm fine like this.

Please don't argue. Just lie down.

All right. Thank you.

Lord Hitotsubashi says that he'll punish Choshu...

as an enemy of the Court.

Since it's an Imperial edict,

reverence for the Emperor demands compliance.

But the expulsion policy goes against...

Lord Nariakira's wish to open the country.

We were in a very difficult spot.

When you can't foresee what lies ahead,

you must not resort to force.

The important thing is to enrich the country.

That's what you must work on when you get back home.

I'll build up our resources and our military force.

I'm counting on you.

That's enough.

Thank you. I feel much better.

I've set down my thoughts on the situation in Kyoto.

Satsuma damaged her position by stepping...

too deeply into the political mire.

Please keep a careful watch on the situation.

I also think that's the only thing to do.

We agree. I'm relieved.

Delicious... have some.

It's been a while, hasn't it?

Ichizo returned to Satsuma...

while Kichinosuke remained in Kyoto.

From this day on, Satsuma would move under...

the leadership of Kichinosuke and Ichizo.

To be continued.