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Nothing has changed between you and I, right?

Yes.

Shogun, you don't have to be afraid.

Please just leave everything to me.

Now, now, don't be so tense and come this way.

Insolent fellow!

Your head is too high!

Listen well.

You do not embrace me.

I embrace you.

I am pretentious.

I did not slash at the doors facing the corridor.

I am nothing but a liar.

"Kan'ei 19 (1642), August 3rd."

"A Princess was born."

"What was born was not a boy heir."

"Due to the circumstances..."

"...the name-giving celebration was not held with all the great daimyos..."

"Only the chief vassals were in attendance."

There is no delay with all of the celebration trays?

No. According to orders, we are to make the Shogun's meal with 10 portions.

That is fine.

The first portion will be given to Wada-sama for poison tasting.

Everything on the trays is fine.

Arikoto-dono.

The poison taster is given one portion.

One portion is for the Shogun.

Won't that leave... 8 portions left over?

Yeah.

Along with the seven hosts who prepare the trays...

...Katsuda-dono, you please eat along with them.

What's that!

Despite having a seat at the celebration...

...since the Ooku is composed primarily of men...

...the Shogun's visage cannot be properly adored that way.

Therefore, since there is only this meal...

...I want you to have the distinction of receiving those cheerful feelings.

I am thankful for that. No, no, everyone will be pleased as well.

And then afterwards, to all those of the Ooku...

...they shall receive sticky rice cakes, sake and entertainment from the Shogun.

- Oh! - Sticky rice cakes!

Don't let your hands go idle.

Make preparations for the trays.

Yes!

Allow me to offer my truest congratulations upon the birth of the Princess.

I know the celebration will be soon.

Yeah.

All of you are just, aren't you?

By the way, Nobutsuna.

Has the scarlet smallpox not abated yet?

Ah... Unfortunately, not at all.

When their male help gone, farmers won't be able to pay their taxes either, will they?

Aren't there those who are running away from their farms as well?

Not as much this year. Because the harvest has been mostly good.

However, so as not to allow the farmers to make a luxurious living for themselves...

...I intend to send out an official proclamation.

Yeah. Masakatsu, you were saying that as well, weren't you?

On the one hand, we could forbid the buying and selling of fields...

But poor farmers, rather than having to flee them, they should be able to sell their fields instead.

No...

It can be put more cleverly than that.

It's better that way since I can give birth to an heir in peace and quiet.

Permit it, Nobutsuna.

Well, such a thing...

While I have a child...

...and until my child is grown...

I cannot do anything if I am worried about other things.

Still, hasn't she changed?

Telling vassals, "it's for a great cause, so permit it," isn't something she would have said before.

That's true.

I feel there has been a huge abyss in the change of her opinion...

...regarding what should be done about farmers who flee their farms to avoid taxes.

- Just what you'd expect of someone of true lineage. - Yeah.

There is something slightly incongruous about the Shogun's calls now, right?

It is truly regrettable that the current Shogun isn't a man.

Anyhow, while this time around it may have been a Princess...

...we at least know that the Shogun is capable of giving birth to a child.

That's right, that's right. However, even if we can get a Prince...

...there's still the scarlet smallpox to deal with.

That's also a certainty.

The other day, my third son died from it.

At this rate, there will be many clans who will have to be dissolved, won't there?

Like with merchants nowadays...

...we should just turn our women into male heirs and not let it die out that way, right?

Truly!

Welcome back.

Today exhausted me, so I'll go to bed early.

I've already gotten this old.

Well then, I'll lay out the bedding right away.

Father!

Welcome home, Father.

"Matsudaira Terutsuna (Shizu)"

Yeah.

Can't tell, day to day, whether she's a boy or a girl.

- Shizu, you mean? - Yeah...

It's troubling.

Shizu is the substitute for our dead Terutsuna...

...who was none other than a lord.

I pity the poor Shizu more.

It was unavoidable. Besides, there was no other way.

Concerning Shizu, I spoke to her a few days ago about this.

"Don't be worried, Mother."

"To me it seems this way of life fits my skin better anyhow."

"Fencing and horse riding agree with me far better than the sewing and flower arranging I tried."

"Still, even though I live this way, when my time of month comes..."

"...then even I can't forget that I'm a woman."

How unladylike...

For a woman to say something like that so forthrightly...

Therefore, she is a lord!

When Shizu has her ceremony of attaining manhood...

...it will be because she has been brought up as a man like this.

Father...

I don't think I can go on this way...

Ahh!

The baby is so adorable, I can't take it!

It could be truly said she is just like a jewel!

You mustn't touch her with your dirty hands.

- Sutezo! - Yes!

Yes!

You are Princess Chiyo's father.

Having her father's name be "Sutezo" is really bad fortune.

(Sutezo can mean "rejected storehouse")

Let's see...

"Oraku." ("At ease")

From now on, your name will be Oraku.

That is suitable for a happy-go-lucky person like you.

What is it?

Do you have a complaint about having a woman's name?

No, no, no, nothing like that at all!

For a hooligan such as me...

...to be father to... a Princess...

Such graciousness!

With such an adorable face...

Just looking at it alone is more than enough for me.

Fool.

If not for you, this Princess wouldn't be here.

She has no Father other than you.

Yes...

Shogun.

I...

For you, Shogun, I...

Shogun, it is I, Arikoto.

Arikoto!

So long... This will be it for me.

Please excuse me.

Sutezo-dono, there is no need to be hesitant around me.

Being much more at ease with me would be fine.

No, no, no. I just couldn't! Farewell.

Good-bye. Well then...

Ah, but Arikoto-sama.

Starting today, my name is now Oraku.

That grateful thing...

...was given to me by the Shogun.

So long.

Here, Arikoto, look.

Right? She grows bigger every day, doesn't she?

In no time at all, she's gotten this fat.

Yajima. You may withdraw for a while.

Yes.

Truly, she is adorable, is she not?

For me...

...there is only you, Arikoto.

Oh!

Sutezo-sama!

I was just at your room in order to make you my greetings.

For this time, truly, congratulations.

As I expected...

My eyes did not fail me.

Um... Kasuga no Tsubone-sama...

"Kasuga."

Please just call me that.

Sutezo-sama, you are already an Oharasama. (Ochuro who slept with the Shogun and became pregnant with a girl were called "Oharasama.")

Oharasama...

Next time, by all means...

Make not a Princess, but a boy.

I beg this of you.

Yes.

I am the Shogun's Princess's...

...Father.

An Oharasama!

Alley-oop!

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Episode 6: "Having Become a Mother, You Have Become Strong and Beautiful"

Why would Sutezo do such a thing?!

He was trying to take some fruit.

How brainless...

That brainless fool...

I thought the next one would be a boy...

And? How is his condition?

Apparently, that is... The story from the doctor is that...

...half of his body is paralyzed.

As for the future of a male child...

...he will not be useful for that.

Oraku-sama. How is your condition?

I have brought with me sweets I hear you favor.

I will have some...

Thanks.

I will come again tomorrow.

Would you like me to come, Oraku-dono?

Yes. Yes.

Of course...

Thank you very much.

This is a truly pitiful thing.

You could say that as well for the Princess Chiyo-sama who was born.

Masasuke. Could you not increase the number of young aides in Oraku-sama's room to two?

It is essential he have someone in constant attendance to care for him.

Yes, certainly.

As soon as possible.

Such warm consideration.

That man's heart will be considerably cheered by this as well.

I am unable to do anything for him.

With his body like that, he can no longer be returned to his parent's home, either.

That is the same for all of the people here, isn't it?

You, as well. You left behind your ill wife to come here.

The daimyo clan I had served for many years was dissolved.

I required money.

Being poor, I had to leave my crying, clinging wife behind...

Looking back on it now...

...my wife may no longer be a part of this world.

It was a thing done by Kasuga no Tsubone-sama.

My heart has been quiet at this turn of events.

Well... I do feel a little sorry for Oraku-sama.

But I do feel Kasuga no Tsubone must be grinding her teeth and crying tears of vexation over it.

That old woman will be a little more docile now.

- I wonder. - She will.

Other than Arikoto-sama, there is no one fit to be the Shogun's partner.

"Arikoto..."

"Arikoto..."

"Arikoto."

"Arikoto."

Shogun?

Arikoto.

Arikoto!

Is this... a dream?

It was Kasuga.

Kasuga said this was fine.

Kasuga no Tsubone-sama did?

Arikoto...

I get to see you.

Arikoto?

Arikoto...

Arikoto.

The Shogun will not be separated from Arikoto-dono for even an moment.

Is that so?

I do not understand what is in Kasuga no Tsubone's mind.

Why will you at once separate those two who are a loving couple?

Aren't you searching for an Ochuro to replace Oraku-sama even now?!

Of course I am searching for one.

What I mean is that I have already found a target.

Well then, why do this?!

Unlike that merchant Sutezo, this one will take a little more time to lay the groundwork.

That will take me three months; the time until then is too precious to waste!

If by chance...

...Arikoto-dono is able to make a child with her during that time, that would be an auspicious thing.

Well, I don't think he will though.

What is with this expression?

This isn't like you.

First and foremost, the important thing is that an heir be born!

"Inaba Home"

- The day has come at last. - Yes.

With this, there will be peace in the Inaba family.

Never would he think it will be you, Masakatsu.

This will be your first meeting with Tsuruchiyo in a long time.

You must not allow that to disturb you.

I am well aware of that.

- Well then, let us go. - Yes.

The Shogun comes!

Shogun, this person is Inaba Minokami.

Yes!

Following in the footsteps of my late father, Inaba Tanagonokami Masakatsu...

...I have had my ceremony of attaining manhood.

I am Inaba Minokami Masanori.

"Inaba Minokami Masanori"

At this time, I am truly and extremely delighted...

...to have this audience with the Shogun!

Do not be in discomfort. Raise your head.

Yes.

This year you succeed to the family inheritance of 85,000 koku...

...so you will have a great deal to shoulder.

Yes.

Take heed of the advice and admonitions of those around you.

Be good to your vassals and people of the towns so that they will be devoted to you some day.

Yes. I will engrave that in my heart!

With this, the ceremony of attaining manhood being happily settled...

Come closer!

With this, the ceremony of attaining manhood being happily settled...

Come closer!

Don't be uncomfortable. Closer.

Yes.

Come closer.

Closer still.

- Raise the bamboo blind. - Yes.

Raise your head.

You're all grown up.

I knew your father well.

We were childhood friends.

Don't be uncomfortable, Minokami.

Stand up there.

Do not make him feel uncomfortable!

From where I can see you...

...you are a splendid young warrior.

From somewhere...

...your Father is looking over you.

And he would certainly be satisfied.

He would be proud of you.

Yes!

Take good care of your Mother.

Yes!

Get along well with your siblings.

Yes!

Certainly!

I certainly...

...understand this!

Mother! Mother!

What is the matter, Masanori? How did your audience with the Shogun go...

Yes. I got right up next to the Shogun!

He allowed me to get so close that I could really hear him breathing!

He gave me all sorts of warm words.

I was treated cheerfully; more than I deserved.

My breath seemed to stop.

Did the Shogun...

...happen to say anything about your Father?

Yes.

That he knew him well and that they had been childhood friends.

And that my dead Father would be happily watching over me from somewhere.

Yes. And then...

He told me to take good care of you...

...and that I should get along well with my siblings.

The Shogun was pitiful with...

...the after-effects of the scarlet smallpox...

...so his head was covered with a hood.

That heart... That voice...

...just seemed to wrap around me.

It was just like... Just like...

Like a Father's would!

Masanori...

You have become splendid...

Thank you, Yuki.

Who is there?!

There had better never be a repeat of today's behavior...

Understand?

"Three months passed."

"A child was not born to them after all."

Sakyo-dono.

This person is an Ochuro.

He is Madenokouji Arikoto-dono.

"Ochuro Mizoguchi Sakyo"

And this person is Mizoguchi Sakyo-dono.

He differs in looks from Oraku-sama, doesn't he?

As I recall, Sakyo-dono's great-grandfather...

...was in a major battle at Sekigahara, had significant military exploits...

...and was, happily, quite the influential figure back then, right?

It took many turns and twists...

...but at last he has agreed to enter the Ooku.

Please...

...bestow a splendid male warrior...

...upon us.

And, you are here, Arikoto-dono, because...

I am aware of why.

Allow me to inform the Shogun.

You must part firmly with her.

Descended from the noble Mizoguchi clan...

...he appears to be a respectable samurai.

Very well.

It's said that this time I will give birth to a boy.

Thinking about it...

...I am not in such a position where...

...I am the equal of a samurai Princess, am I?

My Grandmother, a person named Oeyo...

...was married to four different men during the Sengoku era and had one child after another.

A great many women of that era lived that way.

That is the only reason why I can endure this.

Why I feel I cannot endure it...

Arikoto.

Yes?

Is because I came to meet my beloved in you.

I feel I cannot endure it...

...with any man other than you.

Still...

...when my child was born, though I loved the child very much...

...I already felt I hated the father of that child.

And it was then that I understood.

I cannot endure it.

However many other men's children I may give birth to...

...the feelings I have for you, my beloved, will not change.

You and I...

...are connected by a true bond.

However many men Kasuga brings in...

...there is only you.

In my heart...

...there is only you...

...Arikoto.

No.

You have changed.

Arikoto...

You...

...have become strong.

You have become beautiful.

That is...

...because you have become a mother.

Namida ga ochiteku kasanariau kono sekai dare no mono As one whose overlapping tears fell in this world

Nakanai de ai ga kanashimi no fuchi de kogoenu you Don't cry, love isn't frozen in the abyss of sorrow

Nageki kanashimedo sono gai mo naku koe wa todokanai Grieving and moaning is useless; your laments will go unanswered

Mujou ni sugiteku ima wo ikite yuku Just go on living now with the evanescence of life

I am Mizoguchi Sakyo.

Because of your darkened, suntanned skin...

...I will name you "Onatsu." (Summer)

From here forward, you will be Onatsu.

Yes.

NEVER MAKE ME CRY AGAIN

Kono sekai de ima anata wo shinjiteru What I believe now in this world is you

Yurusareru nara ima anata ni subete sasageru If you let me, I'll give all I have now to you

Is it Gyokuei?

Ah... yes, it is Gyokuei.

Enter.

Good morning. Your breakfast.

Never mind about that. Sit down for a moment.

Yes...

I have a favor to ask of you.

Yes, anything.

Gyokuei.

Ah... yes?

In my place...

...would you make an heir for the Shogun?

What... did you say just now?

I was unable to make the Shogun a mother.

I want you to climb next to the Shogun...

...and accomplish making a child.

No... Arikoto-sama!

Please.

There is no one other than you I can ask.

In my place...

...make an heir for the Shogun.

"This Drama is Fictional"