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Tales of Zatoichi

Suicide Song of Lovers

We're almost there.

Hey, is the blind Goze here?

Yeah, she's a pretty one.

We haven't heard the sound of a shamisen in a while.

You're always looking at their faces.

You're very seductive too.

-Stop that. -I'll bring everyone from the village.

I'm counting on you.

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Here's your tea, Sister.

Thank you.

Toyo, how's the snow on the mountains?

It's still a blizzard.

Sawa...

I thought about it just like you told me to.

I did, but I can't help it.

It's just that...

I can only say the same thing over again.

Until the day I die...

Until the day I die, I can only say the same thing.

Don't do this, Sahachi.

I already decided.

From here on...

Sawa, I'm always going to be by your side.

Thank you very much.

Anyway, this is my first time coming to this part of the country.

So I didn't know which way to go.

But thank you again for helping me out.

You must be tired.

I just passed by the counter, and people were excited to see you.

You must be very popular.

I heard there were three members in the Goze shamisen group...

...from Takada of Echigo.

Are you one of the guests?

Yes.

I'm sorry for bothering you.

No, that's all right.

Well, I'll be back in the evening to hear you play the shamisen.

I'll see you folks later. Thank you for having me.

Hey.

Are you a masseur?

That's not the kind of scar I expect from a masseur.

Excuse me.

You're after someone, aren't you?

It's starting.

Maybe I'll pay her a visit later tonight...

-She's a very pretty woman. -She's out of this world.

Go!

Ah, Bamboos in the mountains... Rain falls...

The backyard filled with mushrooms at dawn...

I get up every morning feeling great...

Let's beat on the barrel and dance!

The cherry petals also fall from the trees...

You may not realize this, but...

The way those men look at you...

I just can't take it anymore.

Please...

I'll even work at a candy store or a drug store. I'll make you happy.

Let's go somewhere and live quietly.

So Sawa hates that man?

I don't think she hates him.

She became a lone Goze because of him.

What do you mean by a lone Goze?

A Goze who has been kicked out of the group.

A Goze has to live alone for the rest of her life.

That's the rule.

If a Goze has a relationship with a man, she is punished and...

...is kicked out of the group.

Then those two are on intimate terms with each other?

What?

Well, you know...

How do I say this...

Are they already...

Yes, I understand.

I understand what you're saying.

But I don't know about those two.

Even if my sister is a lone Goze...

...I will never leave her.

I understand. I understand real well.

After I heard the sound of the shamisen playing tonight...

I could tell...

...it's not easy to leave a person like that.

I too want to stay by her side from now on.

I just hope nothing bad happens.

I don't want to give you any trouble by staying too long.

So I'll be heading off now.

Take care, Sawa.

You too, lchi.

Ichi.

If I see you again somewhere, can I call out your name?

Yes, please do.

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Sawa...

Sawa...

Kiku.

Sawa...

I wanted to see you.

I really wanted to see you.

Sawa...

I heard you became a lone Goze, too.

That's right.

Do you remember...

...I was with a man from that village?

But we separated and l became a lone Goze once again.

I even worked as a prostitute.

Then...

...I went to Shinano.

I became involved with a man who was a street performer.

In the meantime...

...my singing and shamisen playing have gotten worse.

Everywhere I go...

...people look at me like I'm a disgusting woman.

I had...

I had a baby.

A baby?

But...

I...

I swallowed a Chinese lantern plant and...

...had my child aborted.

Chinese lantern plant...

...is bitter...

...very bitter...

I never want to take it again.

Since last night, I've been...

I've been sitting here waiting for you.

I wanted to see you again.

Please...

Let me hear the Aiyabushi once more.

Please...

Please.

Please.

Please...

Please...

Please...

You came back for me...

Who are you?

-Get out of the way. -But, you are...

Do you have a grudge against Sawa?

It's none of your business!

Why are you trying to kill her?

If you're going to kill her, kill me instead.

Sahachi...

Get off of me!

Where are you, Toyo?

Sister!

Somebody, help us!

-Toyo, what happened? -Hurry, Sister...

Ichi!

I thought you were after me.

That's why I left them.

But now I know you weren't after me.

You...

So you're Zatoichi.

Are you hurt, Sawa?

Sahachi, you're bleeding.

No way, we can't let a lone Goze stay here.

This is Sahachi of Azekura. I don't care what room it is.

Can you let us stay? Please.

No, I have orders from the master. I can't let you stay here.

Ichi, do you always travel alone?

Yes, I'm always alone.

When I lost my sight...

...I had trouble deciding whether to be a masseuse or a Goze.

But I loved playing the shamisen since I was a child.

Is it my fault?

You think this is all my fault?

It's my father. He's the one to blame!

Will you listen to me, lchi?

Yes.

Since my house was a place for a Goze to stay...

...she's been coming ever since she was sixteen.

Then several years went by...

I fell in love with Sawa.

And I made love to her.

Then my father made Sawa into a lone Goze...

...and forced me to marry another.

We even had a child.

I feel sorry for both my wife and kid, but...

I can't stay in that house anymore.

They tell you about one's lineage and ancestry, but I'm sick of it.

We don't have to be man and woman. We don't have to sleep together.

I just want to stay by your side.

I gave up everything just to be here.

Thank you, Sahachi.

But...

When you were not by my side...

...I always felt very close to you.

But when you're here by my side like this, it's just that...

...I feel scared.

If you're further away from me...

...I feel safe.

Then I feel I can be with you.

Sawa...

These are the expenses incurred.

Since I'm being hired by the best landowner in the district of Sai...

And since I've been known as Headhunter Kaheiji...

...I always get the job done...

...I'll definitely get that Goze.

But you see, she has some company.

He's a drifting masseur named Zatoichi...

...and he's a really good swordsman.

And according to our so-called network...

...his head is said to be worth at least 300, maybe around 500 ryos.

So do you want me to kill him and Goze?

Or...

Just the Goze.

Father...

Sister, it's the master.

I'm sorry, Sawa.

I'm really sorry. I put you through so much.

Master.

You don't have to say anymore.

If you two still feel strongly about each other...

...Iet's head over to uncle Sakuzo's house.

Sawa, please forgive me.

Now that you're here...

...you should just settle down and get comfortable.

Then, Father, you're going to forgive us...

Sawa.

You must be tired from the long trip.

It's been a while since you last stayed...

...in the home of a village headman.

You go take a bath and rest for tonight.

I don't deserve such words of praise.

This way.

Mister, I have a room for you too.

Really? You didn't have to. Thank you so much.

Master.

Please let me know if you need a massage.

This way.

Why are you here?

Welcome home.

It was cold outside...everywhere l went.

I got tired of it.

I guess it's best for me to just settle down.

It seems like you finally understood.

I now understand how valuable a parent can be.

Sister.

I can't believe the master said such kind words.

It's almost like a dream.

I just want to stay by your side.

I gave up everything just to be here.

When you were not by my side...

...I always felt very close to you.

...Good bye.

Ichi.

Yes.

Hi.

-Sorry for bothering you this late. -It's all right.

I just couldn't sleep.

Of course you couldn't.

But it's great. Some people have a heart.

The Master was touched by your kind heart. I'm so happy for you.

I owe it to you as well.

What's Toyo doing?

She's already asleep.

I see. I'm sure she is really happy, too.

Well, good night.

Yes, well, see you tomorrow.

Tomorrow...

Where's Sawa?

Sister!

Sister!

Hey.

You better not go near Sawa.

Go ahead and take a step forward...

...you'll be shooting out blood from your neck in an instant.

You know...

I never killed anyone for free.

But you're an exception, Zatoichi.

To Be Continued...

Next Episode

Tales of Zatoichi

Ichi must accompany the spoiled daughter of a wealthy merchant.

He has trouble dealing with her, but he enjoys the journey.

But they're separated, and the daughter is abducted...

...by a traveling gambler and a woman who seek a hefty ransom.

Tune in for the next episode, "The Coming of Spring".

See you next time!