SUMMER 1875
What are you doing up at this hour?
A ghost!
It's just me.
Mr. Niijima?
What are you doing at this hour?
My parents sent me a photo of my fianc�.
You're getting married after graduation.
It's late already. Return to your room.
Yes. Good night.
He's handsome.
You can't tell by a photo.
Marriage, huh?
Ms. Yae...will you be my wife?
I can't go to sleep now.
I can't sleep.
Summer of 1875...
Jo, who decided to open a Christian school in Kyoto...
was a freeloader at Kakuma's house.
YAE NO SAKURA
Episode 35: Jo's Proposal
Screenplay: Yamamoto Mutsumi
Theme Music: Sakamoto Ryuichi Music: Nakajima Nobuyuki
Narrator: Kusabue Mitsuko
Yamamoto Yae: Ayase Haruka
Yamamoto Kakuma: Nishijima Hidetoshi
Niijima Jo: Odagiri Joe
Yamakawa Hiroshi: Tamayama Tetsuji
Yamamoto Tokie: Tanimura Mitsuki
Matsudaira Katamori: Ayano Go
Sagawa Kanbei: Nakamura Shido
Saito Hajime: Furuya Kenji
Takagi Tokio: Kanjiya Shihori
Kawasaki Shonosuke: Hasegawa Hiroki
Makimura Masanao: Takashima Masahiro
Yamamoto Saku: Fubuki Jun
Executive Producer: Naito Shinsuke
Translations by MTI
Director: Suenaga So
You were mistaken for a ghost?
I saw something white appeared, so...
It was dark so it looked like a ghost.
Yes. I was scared.
I'm sorry.
I started thinking about something and couldn't sleep.
Is there a problem regarding the school?
I compiled the materials.
I'll deliver them to the Governor today.
That wasn't the reason why I can't sleep.
The truth is, I proposed to Ms. Yae.
What's that?
I asked her to marry me.
What?
When was this?
Yesterday.
What did Yae say?
She walked away without saying a word.
Did I upset her?
I went with the moment and asked her.
We'll do that.
It's faster to do the dishes together.
But a man shouldn't be in the kitchen.
Really? I love to eat, so I love the kitchen.
Oh my!
Does this go here?
Let's clean them together?
He's cheerful, honest and nice.
Yes, he is.
Are all Westerners like him?
It's just his nature.
He doesn't put on air.
He easily enters one's heart.
I was surprised though.
I can't believe he wants to marry Yae.
It's not a bad thing.
The problem is Yae.
Hold the cloth gently in front of your body.
Sit straight.
Yes.
She hasn't changed.
Ms. Tokio?
Ms. Yae.
I'm glad you're fine! How did you find me?
I asked about and finally found you.
You haven't changed at all.
You, too.
Weren't you with the Shinsengumi group?
He's my husband.
I brought the documents.
This is an application to open a private school.
This is an application to employ foreign teachers.
Please approve them.
I can't approve this one.
You can't hire foreign teachers.
Why not?
Foreign teachers are employed at the national schools.
This is Kyoto.
It's not open to foreigners, nor are there foreign residences.
But...
The (Buddhist) priests are harshly appealing to me.
They object to having Christian missionaries teach.
That many petitions?
Western education is good.
But if you intend to teach Christianity, I can't approve it.
That wasn't our agreement.
I can't govern Kyoto by ignoring the priests.
But I want to found a Christian school.
Then persuade the priests.
I'm surprised you two got married.
We got married last fall.
Our go-between...
...was Lord Katamori.
Oh, really?
Sirs Yamakawa and Sagawa arranged it.
Thank you very much...
...for all you have done for us.
This is auspicious.
Ms. Tokio.
You look beautiful.
Oh my.
Saito, you have a gentle expression now.
In Kyoto, you looked like a mad dog.
The same can be said about you.
You've learned to talk more.
I've finally fulfill one wish.
To those who were devoted to Aizu until the very end...
I wanted...
...to someday reward them.
We are extremely honored.
Be happy together.
Yes, we will.
How was the lord?
He was worried about his clansmen being separated.
If he learns how you're doing...
he will be overjoyed.
I see.
He doesn't miss a day to pray for those who died in battle.
I have returned.
How did things go? Did it go smoothly?
No... there's a problem.
Am I interrupting?
No. These are my old friends.
Good afternoon.
What's the problem?
Mr. Makimura had a change of heart.
He's against Christianity and the hiring of missionaries.
What?
The (Buddhist) priests are objecting to Christianity.
It's come to that point.
I thought it would work out. I guess it's difficult in Kyoto.
My husband works for the Tokyo police.
Sir Sagawa recommended him.
How did you get together with Sir Saito?
He would always help me in Tonami.
When the clan system was dissolved, I went to thank him.
That's when he told me that I was his support in life.
The thought that I was of some help...
made me happy.
Is that right?
How are things with Sir Shonosuke?
I met him once in Tokyo.
But that was two years ago.
Have you heard about the lawsuit in Tonami?
Yes, I have.
I know he can't move from Tokyo until it's settled.
I wanted to stay with him, but he told me to return to Kyoto.
I haven't heard from him since.
We're not married anymore.
I wrote to him many times, but he has never responded.
Life was harsh in Tonami.
He still blames himself...
..for the failed rice deal.
That is why he refused help.
I know.
Still...
I wanted to help him.
If you were in his shoes, what would you have done?
What?
You would've asked to be forgotten, too.
You wouldn't want to make your loved one suffer.
I was speechless then.
I'm going to drink all night with him.
Go to bed first.
Yes.
It's late so let's go to my room.
Let me hear more about America.
Sure.
Oh, Tokio...in America, the women walk in front of the men.
What a funny country.
What a surprise! My husband is laughing.
Kyoto used to be...extremely dangerous.
Constant killings...
and many bloodshed.
I remembered things with nostalgia.
It's strange, isn't it?
In Kyoto, there weren't many good time...
Yet lately, I often dream about Kyoto.
That just shows how fervent those days were.
We were all staking our lives here.
I wanted Tokio to see this place once.
The place we met the Aizu... and fought together.
I wanted her to see everything.
TORIGOE, TOKYO
Hang in there.
I'm not done yet.
Sir, are you home?
I simmered some radishes.
Sir?
Someone, call a doctor!
That Sir needs help.
Yae... l
Ms. Yae, what are you preparing?
I was hoping to use this for our English class.
A book of songs?
You're so enthusiastic.
Ms. Yae, you received a message from home.
They want you at home.
Yes.
Christianity is not for Kyoto.
Please listen to what I have to say!
Christianity will not confuse the people!
Kyoto has always been a sacred Buddhist ground.
I won't cause trouble for the temples.
Christianity itself is trouble!
Kakuma, what is it?
Sit down.
Yes.
Shonosuke...
...died.
He had lung problems.
He left the hospital where he was being treated, to work.
There was something he wanted to finish.
He left this behind.
A record of the Aizu war.
He wrote about what he saw happening to Aizu...
after the Lord was dismissed as Kyoto Deputy.
It stops incomplete with the battle in the castle.
He had no relatives...
...so it was sent to us.
The neighbors buried him at a nearby temple.
Yae.
I'm going back to the school.
Let's mourn for him today.
Understand?
I still have work to do.
Yae!
Oh, Ms. Yae.
Do you have some ointment?
To apply on my hand.
I can do it myself later.
I'll do it.
He did his own thing again.
What's wrong?
Ms. Yae!
Before leaving for Kyoto, I asked Shonosuke to protect my family.
As well as Aizu.
He diligently kept his promise.
He thought of ways to protect Aizu...
my family, and Yae.
That's all he kept doing.
Even after our defeat and the hardships at Tonami...
he kept thinking...
why did Aizu have to be destroyed.
That's why he left these notes behind.
I couldn't do anything for him.
Shonosuke didn't die of illness.
He died because of that war.
It was a slow death from war.
But...
...what forceful handwriting.
Where did he find...
...such strength before he died?
To the very last character...
I can feel his spirit.
Again...
I'm left behind.
Who so ever therefore, shall humble himself as this little child...
...the same as the greatest... in the Kingdom of Heaven.
GORDON MANSION
Ms. Yae, please translate.
This little child... in the kingdom of heaven...
...is the greatest...
Shall humble himself as this little child.
Let's stop here.
Yes.
What's wrong?
You seem unfocused lately.
Are you finish Mr. Gordon?
Jo, I didn't know you were here?
He's here with me in the kitchen.
Ms. Yae, let's go on a picnic.
Mr. Niijima, what is this?
We're going on a picnic.
Go south of Toba main road.
Yes.
Please go fast.
Where are we?
This is where Saburo fought.
Why did you bring me here?
You've been in Kyoto for four years...
yet you've never come here.
I'm leaving.
You should face it, even if it's painful.
Let me go!
If you don't accept the deaths of Saburo and your loved ones...
they can't rest in peace.
The turmoil in your heart won't end either.
What do you know!?
I don't understand.
I don't know Saburo, the Aizu clan or Shonosuke...
I can't grieve in your place.
All I can do is to be with you when you're sad.
Which location is it?
That Saburo fell.
His spirit may still be about.
Don't be silly! Nothing is left here!
Can't you hear something?
The sounds of the battle...
or Saburo's voice.
Please stop it!
You can't hear anything!
You think so?
If you talk to the dead...
I believe they will respond.
Please listen to their voices.
The earth...
...is warm.
The dead won't go anywhere.
They'll stay with you and support you...
to make you happy...
...and strong.
Saburo!
I'll be on my way!
Yes, go!
Yae...
You are my pride.
Protect everyone.
Father!
I want to live here!
I want to live with you in Aizu!
Please be my wife.
Yes.
You belong in the new era.
Are you hungry?
This is a necessity for a picnic.
What is that?
A sandwich.
Sandwich?
Shall we sit here?
I made it in the Gordon's kitchen.
It's delicious.
It is?
I'm glad.
Without any progress on Jo's school application, Autumn arrived.
Why isn't there any progress regarding the school? (October 1875)
The priests won't budge.
They're normally arguing among the different sects,
But against Christianity, they're united.
I'll somehow persuade them.
Actually, there's a bigger problem.
He wants to employ foreigners.
When I inquired with Tokyo...
it's against the law to have missionaries teach at the schools.
But he has Mr. Kido's support.
We can work on the government for the approval.
I can't break the law.
It's for the sake of Kyoto.
You'll have to pay high salaries for foreigners.
But missionaries volunteer their time to teach.
They will help to develop Kyoto.
Still...
We can't make enemies of the government.
Ever since the Ono Group incidence of two years ago...
I've wised up to it.
Even if I rebuild Kyoto...
if I don't read the situation right, it will be a black mark.
Black mark?
For whose sake are you administering government?
Are you doing it for Kyoto?
Or is this a mean to climb up in the central government?
It's useless...
...to explain myself to an Aizu man.
You will never see the light of day.
As long as this issue is not resolved...
I won't approve the school.
Let's go.
I said no!
Please listen to what I have to say.
I refuse to hear anything a Christian has to say.
Ouch!
Please be gentle.
A man should be able to endure this much.
Yes.
It heals faster with rough treatment.
I'm speaking from experience.
Ms. Yae.
I will ask once again.
Please become my wife.
I can't forget about Sir Shonosuke.
That's fine with me.
In fact, I want you to remember him.
What?
I want us to become a couple for which Mr. Kawasaki would be happy.
You are the only partner for me.
You're someone I can walk with in life.
We can build a wonderful home together.
Please.
Yes.
Did you just say yes?
You are truly amusing.
I'll form a home with you.
I did it.
Thank you, Ms. Yae.
Thank you!
Thank you...
A new future was starting for Yae.
END OF EPISODE 35
Terminated?
You're dismissed.
Ms. Yae is marrying a Christian.
Declare that you will never become a Christian.
Your suffering is my suffering.
Please tell me everything.
Yae does things that others wouldn't.
Live as you believe.
Hereafter, your path is my path.