My lord...
You're finally going to be my big sister, aren't you?
Good girl...
You need to pay some attention to me, too!
You're a good girl, as well...
My lord!
Us, too!
Good girls!
But I don't think I'm going to make it through this...
M-Me, too!
Here I go!
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This goes here, and that goes there...
Kenshin-san, put those there.
OK.
Stop it, both of you!
Hideyoshi is such an entertaining girl.
This year's festival
will be a big success because of her.
It's that time of year when we hold an event for the people.
I see.
So it's festival time already?
Yes.
Let me see...
Shall we call the mikos and have a dance again?
Yes, I've made the preparations.
As always, Shingen-dono and Kenshin-dono will be attending,
so I've prepared for that.
Well done, Mitsuhide.
Thank you...
U-Um...
What is it?
A miko's dance is like a religious celebration, right?
What of it?
If we're arranging it,
why not put on something like a cultural fair?
A cultural fair?
What's that?
Like a play...
If you can't explain it, then don't interrupt!
Why not?
Hideyoshi, what is this "play"?
It's easier to understand than something religious,
and I'm sure everyone would love it!
OK! Do this "play," Hideyoshi!
Me?
But there's no stage or script...
Everyone, let's go!
Why must she always interfere?!
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Drama Maiden
I had no idea how hard it is to make a stage...
I want to go to bed.
But I need to write that script!
Do your best, self!
Hey...
I've heard that for the last three days.
Well, I've never written anything longer than a text message!
I can't think of a story.
Fine.
I'll give you an idea.
Really?
What kind?
Thank you!
What a wonderful person!
No, not at all.
More importantly, are you hurt?
I'll never forget this.
But how can I repay you?
Those men took my wallet.
And my clothes are all torn...
I've nothing to give you!
But you do!
You, yourself!
No way!
Then how about...
We lose...
Please, just don't kill us.
Then strip.
That doesn't work, either!
Shiro, I want your child.
Oh, Shiro!
Idiot!
Someone, help me with the script!
What should I do?
I can't do this myself...
Shingen-san, are you there?
I'd like your help with something...
Actually, never mind.
What should I do?
It's almost morning!
I'll never make it!
Someone, help...
I'll help you!
Yoshimoto-san?!
You're putting on a play. Right, Hideyoshi-chan?
Why didn't you talk to me?
Um... Well...
When it comes to the arts, you can count on me.
See?
Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, the Tale of Ise,
and a copy of Tale of Genji, written down by Murasaki Shikibu herself!
Stories of love make the heart grow big.
Would they help you with this "play"?
They would!
Like, totally!
I thought so.
Yay!
What is this?
Oh, hello, Mr. Doggy.
That's...
A Tale of Lilies?
I wrote my own story.
Wow!
You wrote that yourself, Yoshimoto-san?
When I'm having fun with Nobunaga-san and the rest,
all kinds of ideas just come to me!
This is one of those?!
Naturally, you're in it, too.
Hideyoshi...
My lord...
Hideyoshi, I love you.
No, I'm not ready yet...
Hideyoshi!
No way!
I couldn't do this!
You couldn't?
I think it would be perfect.
I couldn't! Ever!
Akerin, save me!
At this rate, I'm going to...
I think it's fine.
G-Girls should spend some time naked together, once in a while.
That's right.
OK, fine. I'll use it,
but I'm changing parts, OK?
I see...
I was wondering what that old bag was doing,
all the way out at Azuchi Castle.
So that's it.
Now, then... What to do with this "play" of theirs?
I have an idea.
You've never had a successful plan in your life!
Forgive me!
Now, what to do...
OK, once that's done, it's ready!
It would go faster if you had the people help.
I can't do that!
They're the audience!
Yeah, but...
Hideyoshi, are you done?
Yes, my lord!
So, you stand here, my lord.
Right.
And then say your line
"Mitsuhide, you're in love with me, right?"
You're in love with me, Mitsuhide?
Um, well... No... It's a line in the play!
Line?
Like the Noh performances you enjoy.
A made-up story.
I see.
A made-up story.
I'm sorry, Mitsuhide.
I misunderstood.
Forgive me.
No, my lord... You're too kind.
Anyway, let's continue!
Yeah!
It's a play! It's a play!
Don't take it seriously!
You are too beautiful.
Your face, your form, your legs—
I'm sorry I'm so beautiful!
Hey, aren't these clothes a little too plain?
Redo it! One more time...
Come on...
Is this really going to work...
Shiro?
Shut up!
It's just getting to the good part!
Get going!
Jeez.
In the next scene, my lord receives everyone's love at once.
It's the play's most important scene!
Everyone, let's not get embarrassed!
Now then, my lord... Excuse me...
Yes, come closer.
Right.
Hurry.
Then let's begin, Mitsuhide!
Yes!
OK, begin...
My lord... You're finally going to be my big sister, aren't you?
Good girl...
You need to pay some attention to me, too!
You're a good girl, as well...
My lord!
Us, too!
Good girls!
But I don't think I'm going to make it through this...
M-Me, too!
No, Shiro!
We should totally try that again!
I almost suffocated in Shingen's butt.
You jumped by yourself.
Shingen-san?
Hey, Hideyoshi.
What are you doing out here, Shingen-san?
Good work today.
You must be tired.
Here.
It's a famous food from my land.
You eat it with honey.
Oh, I know this!
Thank you, Shingen-san!
Not at all!
Well, you know...
And not really in exchange, but...
I was thinking I'd kind of like a bigger part.
Well, you know, in the play...
Especially a bigger part than Kenshin's.
Anyway, thanks.
Goodbye!
Shingen-san!
Hey, Hideyoshi!
Kenshin-san.
Good timing.
I saw a beautiful flower.
I thought it would suit you.
Um...
I can't stop thinking about your body.
Now she's trying to seduce her?!
You poor thing, just look at your skin...
You've barely slept at all lately, have you?
What? Kenshin-san is... I can't...
I know!
I've got an idea.
Let's think about the play together.
It's simple.
Just give me a little bigger part,
and I'll demonstrate some sword moves.
Then...
F-Fine! I'll do it!
So goodbye!
Hideyoshi, we're not done yet!
That surprised me!
I thought she was gonna kiss me!
What's wrong with that? It wouldn't hurt you.
What, have you never kissed anyone?
Shut up... Shut up, shut up!
Sorry, but I never shut up!
Yoshimoto-san? What's that outfit?
I thought the clothes I had for the play were a bit plain.
What do you think of this?
You're going to wear that for the play?
It's still kind of plain...
Then I'll try this.
Or this!
Or more bold!
More showy!
Those got really weird halfway through!
What to do...
If the play fails, Hideyoshi's reputation would be ruined.
It would be wonderful.
But if the play succeeds, I can sleep with my lord, even if it is in front of everyone!
I can't pass that up!
But if I do that, the play will be a success...
But I can't give up on sleeping with her.
But that means the play's success.
But if my lord embraces me...
Everyone's really getting into this whole play thing.
And to think, no one had ever heard of a play before you told them about it.
Why does it have to be like this?
We should all just have fun.
What do you think you're doing, pretending to be a good girl?
I am a good girl!
Hey, it's Tokunyan!
Tokunyan should feel the same way I do.
Hey!
Tokunyan!
Hideyoshi-san.
I hope your play goes well.
Right, right?
Let's all put on a good play and have fun!
About that... I had an idea.
How it could be even more fun.
You, too?
Nobunaga-san goes crazy!
She slices up everyone, and then I beat her!
Don't worry.
We'll keep it a secret during practice.
I'll do my best for the real thing.
Goodbye.
Is Tokunyan actually mean and just keeps it hidden?
Yeah, I think that's her type.
What should we do during the real play?
My normal clothes are the most beautiful.
Like this, I'll stand out more than Kenshin.
Well done, Hideyoshi.
Good work.
My lord, my lord, my lord.
Good girl.
Good girl?
I hope everyone's OK...
That's the signal for it to start!
I guess I'll just have to see what happens.
Mitsuhide, you've fallen in love with me, haven't you?
Akerin, it's your turn!
Right.
Mitsuhide!
Where are you, Mitsuhide?!
I'm right here!
Oh, no!
Are you OK, Akerin!
You're a good girl, too, Hideyoshi.
What's wrong?
Did we change the script?
OK... You're a good girl, Hideyoshi!
Don't be embarrassed, Hideyoshi.
I love you, Kenshin!
Me, too, Shingen!
I'm a bigger star than Kenshin.
They're screaming louder for me than for Shingen.
You are too beautiful.
Your face, your form, your legs...
I'm sorry I'm so beautiful!
I shall see my lord's plan succeed!
It's time for the last scene.
Let's all do our best!
This time!
This time, I'll do it!
It's almost time.
She isn't really going to do it, is she?
Lord, as you ordered, I changed Nobunaga's script!
But that's too easy.
There must be some way I can help...
Oh, look! A piece of flint!
OK, I'm ready whenever.
Raise the curtain.
I'll help you, my lord!
I may have overdone it.
Hanzou...
Everyone!
Nobunaga-dono!
Over here, everyone!
My lord!
No!
Save me!
Someone, save me!
Hideyoshi!
Hideyoshi-chan!
My lord hasn't shown up, either!
Hideyoshi!
My lord!
Darn you!
My lord!
I won't let anyone die on my land!
This is it.
I made what you told me to.
It totally worked!
I won't let anyone die on my land!
So cool...
My turn next!
And to think, the play was ruined.
It wasn't ruined. It was a huge success, my lord.
The people were all so happy.
That's right.
So, Masamune, what did you have to tell me?
Actually, I've located the remaining pieces of the Crimson Armor.
What?
The remaining three are in Saigoku.
I've sent a letter.
Once you have them, all the armor will be yours!
I see.
It's finally time to unify the land.
Hideyoshino Hidaka Rina
Date-Sensei Hirata Yuka
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1,2,3...
Battle Maidens, blooming bright,
fly through the sky brilliantly.
Blot the full moon out with crimson!
Battle Maidens, petals falling,
fly up into the sky beautifully.
A blue flame tearing apart the floating world's illusions,
a shimmering haze.
Watch next time, OK?
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Fever Maiden