Original subtitles

There's only one way for a woman to leave this island.

I want you to become a courtesan, Satoko.

Now that I understand my situation, I've made up my mind.

If I want to gather information and find people who'll help me,

I can't afford to hesitate!

Please show me the way to the courtesan house!

This is... the place?

It's nothing like the others.

Only a low-class brothel like this would take in a walk-in.

Low-class?!

Do men who can actually afford to buy out a courtesan's contract come here?!

Don't worry.

I'm sorry about yesterday.

About what?

Noooo!

When you threw me with that bucket in the bath?

Noooo!

Or when you wouldn't let me into the futon?

No...

I'm sorry you had to keep an eye on me all night.

Don't worry about it.

I like that shy side of you.

Lord Shinpei! I've been waiting for you!

Mr. Yamamoto, this is the girl I told you about.

Nice to meet you.

I never imagined she'd be this beautiful...

I asked the girls to let you know I'd be bringing a new girl.

You see, those girls...

Those are the girls from yesterday...

(Glare)

They don't seem very welcoming toward me...

Still, they seem quite fond of him.

Do they not know he's an assassin?

Just who is this man?

Hey, you.

First, we need to do something about that filthy kimono of yours.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Sticky and clinging

I take off the lint

To the way wind blows

I quit walking like that

Bashful but rejecting heart

If it's me

It's faster when the awoken morning comes

I breathe, distant tomorrow

It's yours

Simplified and pathetic,

Can you turn off those festival lights?

Even in the dark

If we look for each other

They glow, our tears

It feels like we are struggling

But we're moving on no matter where

So absorbed, I was about to stop

The days I left behind

They made me bloom

The last moments on my own

With simple and plain things

I want to live

No one else's "now"

Set it to the sound raining down

Slip through the streets

Drenched in untouchable love

I can be me because

You are who you are

/ various

The days I appended

/ various

The genuine period

/ various

What few days I added

Shifted, the period can still be away

(Firefly Wedding)

Wow, Satoko!

You look absolutely beautiful!

It breaks my heart to know you're about to spend time with another man.

I want to lock you away somewhere no one can find you...

...and keep you all to myself forever.

But it can't be helped.

It's for our future, after all.

Well, shall we go?

Where are we going?

To meet your customer.

What?! Right now?!

Wait! What kind of person is he?

His name is Eishin Nitobe.

He's the son of a police chief.

The son of a police chief?!

Yeah, impressive, right?

There's just one problem.

He's been banned from almost every brothel on this island.

Banned?

Don't worry.

He just gets a little nasty when he's drunk,

so the brothels won't serve him alcohol.

I see.

So all I have to do is gradually get closer to him.

You won't get the chance to meet him more than once.

This is your one shot. If you fail, it's over.

One shot?!

If he doesn't like you, he'll just go to another courtesan.

Wealthy customers rarely visit a low-class brothel like this.

If we fail, we'll have to give up

and spend our days as fugitives on this island.

But maybe that wouldn't be so bad.

As long as we're in danger...

I might become indispensable to you, Satoko.

As if I'd spend the rest of my life with a man like him!

I understand.

Let's make this work and get off this island as soon as possible!

First, I need to make him feel comfortable around me.

If he's the son of a police chief,

he must have to follow a lot of rules.

Perhaps he drinks to relieve all the stress that builds up.

Satoko?

You don't have to take it so seriously.

After all, you're my wife...

Forget about that for now!

Huh? What do you mean?

There's no way this will work if I keep thinking about another man.

I have to focus solely on him right now.

Geez, I'm starting to lose motivation.

Maybe I should just kill him and stay here with you forever.

Will you be quiet?!

You're the one who told me to get bought out!

Stop trying to solve everything with violence,

and take responsibility for what you say!

Just leave this to me, and don't get in my way!

U-Um...

I will leave this island alive, no matter what.

And then I'm going to get married!

S-She just proposed to me!

I think she'll be fine.

We'll be keeping an eye on her, too.

Well, I hope so.

I'm so nervous...

What if he turns out to be really scary?

No! Don't get discouraged!

You have to make him like you, no matter what!

I'm Satoko, the newcomer.

May I come in and greet you?

Yes. Please come in.

Where should I sit?

Don't just sit in that corner. Come here... Ah!

Oops...

Are you okay? Let me clean that up for you.

I'm sorry.

I just get nervous around a beauty like you...

This might work!

I assumed he was experienced with women...

But if he's like this, then maybe I have a chance.

You said your name was Satoko?

Y-Yes.

How long have you worked here?

Well, actually, today is my first day.

I see.

The conversation isn't going anywhere!

I need to think of something to talk about...

You don't have to be so nervous.

I'm sorry...

I'm the nervous one.

My job comes with so many restrictions,

so this is the only place where I can relax.

That's why I want the women here to enjoy their time with me, too.

That said, I've never really had a romantic relationship with a woman,

so I'm not quite sure how to act.

I must act strangely when I drink,

which is why everyone finds me troublesome and turns me away.

It's embarrassing to admit.

He's such an honest man.

I really can't imagine someone like him being banned from every brothel.

I'm not used to talking to men either...

Hm?

But hearing you say that has put me a little more at ease.

Thank you.

I see. I'm glad to hear that.

May I ask you something?

Sure.

Why did you decide to work at this establishment, Satoko?

Huh?

Well, there's something noble about your appearance and demeanor...

What should I do? How can I explain this?

It would be terrible if he found out I'm an outsider.

Wait, would that really be so bad?

If his father is a police chief,

perhaps he'll help me if I explain my situation.

Actually, I'm a police officer.

If something is troubling you, I may be able to help.

Even without being bought out...

I might be able to leave this island right away!

Will you listen to my story?

I see... So that's what happened.

I've heard that the only way for a woman...

...to leave this island is to have her contract bought out.

Is that really true?

That does seem to be the only way.

Even the police can't interfere with what's happening on this island.

I'm sorry I can't help, despite having offered.

Is that so...

But that might be a way out...

Huh?

I'll buy out your contract. That way, you can leave this island.

Thank you so much!

I promise I'll repay you for the buyout fee once I get home!

No, that's not what I meant.

I want you to become my lawful wife.

I've fallen in love with you at first sight.

I appreciate your feelings,

but as I told you earlier, I'm ill.

Would your parents really approve of me?

I'll convince them and make sure they accept you.

I'll bring in doctors

from all over the country to see if your illness can be cured!

I want to protect you with my own hands!

Marry him...

I'm sure Father would be delighted if I married into such a good family.

I have no reason to say no...

I love you.

But what about him?

He might try to kill Lord Nitobe.

If so, I need to tell him now.

This marriage proposal is just a means of survival,

and that man is a bad person.

I don't need to feel guilty about it.

But is it right to deceive someone...

...who saved my life?

Whaaat?!

W-W-What is he doing up there?!

Since when?!

Is something wrong? - Nothing at all!

Is there a bug?

No need to be embarrassed.

There are lots of bugs here, after all.

Why?!

Why are you so frightened?

A mouse! There's a mouse!

I'm fine, really! Just leave me alone!

(I'm watching over you from here)

Ah! The mouse is behind the folding screen! I'm so scared!

Where? I'll get rid of it for you.

Where did it go?

I don't see anything.

Maybe it went farther inside.

I told you to leave this to me!

But I can't help worrying about you being alone with another man.

I don't want him to lay a single finger on you.

Please! I'll make sure he doesn't see me!

No!

Pretty please?

You're distracting me! Get out!

Okay...

Just remember this.

Nitobe isn't the one who'll protect you.

That's my job.

I couldn't find it.

It must've run away.

I see. Sorry about that.

Let's get back to the main topic.

What do you think about marriage?

Well, we've only just met, so this must come as a surprise.

I'm sorry, but please allow me to tell you a little more about myself.

Lord Nitobe?

Lord Nitobe?!

I switched his water for alcohol.

I'll just blame the mix-up on the cook later.

If he shows his other personality when he gets drunk...

That newcomer won't be able to leave the room until morning.

Quite a challenge for her first day, huh?

This time, that girl will become the target...

...of his twisted desires.

What happened?

He's acting like a completely different person...

It's been ages

since I've been able to enjoy myself like this while it's still light out.

Are you drunk?! Please pull yourself together!

Pull myself together, huh?

"Eishin" was raised strictly by his parents from a young age.

He grew up knowing nothing about alcohol or women.

As a result, he never learned how to satisfy his desires,

so he created "a second personality."

Whenever he's about to reach his limit,

I lure him to this island to soothe his mind and body.

This is what happens when the people around him are too strict with him.

Strip.

Once we're married, you'll have to satisfy me every night.

So prove you can satisfy me right here and now.

Hurry up and take them off!

Don't waste my time!

What's this? A scar?

How ugly...

Oh, I see. It's a surgical scar.

Please let go of me.

That's a fatal flaw for a woman.

Every time you undress, you'll make a man lose interest.

Now turn around.

At least your back is free of scars.

Fine. I guess I'll just have to take you from behind all night.

You've got a pretty face, and you bear the Kirigaya family name.

I'll keep my word and buy you out.

I'm telling you I'll buy you out, so why don't you show a little gratitude?

This brothel is full of women with troubled pasts.

Ugly women,

women who tried to kill themselves alongside their lovers,

women who killed their customers...

I'm sick of all these defective products.

Yet the moment I offered to buy them out, they came crawling to me.

It was hilarious how easily I could get them to agree to any demand I made.

If women like them were allowed to leave this island,

they'd corrupt public morals across Japan.

Filth belongs in the trash!

I've gotten off track.

Anyway, I'll marry you. It's a good deal for me, too.

If I gain both titles, the son of a police chief

and the son-in-law of Count Kirigaya...

I'll have even more freedom to do as I please.

I'll be able to buy all courtesans on this island!

I told myself I'd marry a man with a prestigious title,

no matter who he was, to put Father at ease.

But...

I'm afraid I must decline your offer to buy me out.

What?

Stop joking around.

If you marry me, you can leave this place immediately.

Stop acting tough and just accept my offer.

Father would never want me...

...to marry a man like this.

I cannot allow the Kirigaya family name to be associated with a scoundrel like you.

You bitch!

Don't you realize you're nothing but damaged goods because of your illness?!

Who the hell do you think you're talking to?!

Get on your knees and beg for forgiveness!

Satoko.

I came to save you.

Who the hell are you?!

Do you work here?!

Who gave you permission to come in?!

Get your filthy hands off her.

Just like you said, you'd better give up on him.

I'll kill you! I'll kill both of you!

I'll expose you two for being here!

Back off!

Stop it!

Don't kill him!

Hey!

What a shame.

I can't think of any other way to leave this island besides using this guy.

Well, I guess I have no other choice.

I have to kill the bastard who tried to hurt my wife.

Stop it! You're going to kill him!

Come any closer, and she's dead!

Mr. Shinpei! - Hey! Stay still!

Please answer me!

That was a gunshot.

Should I check it out?

Nah, don't worry about it.

He told us not to let anyone in,

even if we hear screams or gunshots.

Why?

Apparently, he doesn't want anyone interrupting...

...his chance to make his beloved fall even more deeply in love with him.

I could live on even alone

So I never feared anything

No matter what, no matter what

My mind was filled with nothing but questions

More than anything, I was just afraid

Of losing your warm skin

As if our sorrows were blending together, just the two of us

No matter where we go, please don't let me go

Let's comfort each other as many times as we have wounds

Even if it means burning our lives away until death

I believe that will never change

In my arms, the ones everyone feared

The one who cried in them, my beloved

I could live on even alone

So I never feared anything

But I did