He went that way!
The burglar is injured!
Don't let him escape!
Come in here.
Is it really okay to take this person in, Ichi-san?
A runaway thief disappeared in this vicinity.
I must inspect the premises.
Hide.
Ichi-san!
There's blood on the door...
Stab me with your hairpin.
Hurry.
Room inspection!
There's blood!
The police come for a lover's quarrel?
He'd said he would pay for my freedom but
he was also seeing another woman on the side!
He's broken my heart!
I'm so sorry.
I won't do it again.
You're the only one for me.
Come to me.
This isn't something that needs a government official.
Imbecile.
Next house!
Ichi-san, are you okay?!
I think I seriously cut you!
First off, let's treat the other guy.
Please get some medicine.
Damn, I got stabbed in the stomach.
She got carried away.
Please tell me your name.
Yaichi.
This favor...
I don't need anything in return.
What is it?
You look depressed.
Are you having money problems or something?
So you sent the money, and received a letter from a group called Five Leaves.
It said, "Yuutarou will be returned to you within the next two to three days."
This is payment for the bodyguard work you've done so far.
Work is work.
I won't say stingy things like, "I won't pay your wages"
but, your work here is done.
Masa.
The Oumiya house is the reason the price of rice is increasing.
They're cornering the market.
Did you get paid for your bodyguard work?
Send that and your share from the last job to your hometown.
Go home and get some rest.
Masa-san, welcome.
Ume-dono.
When are you going to the Elder's place?
Tomorrow.
Is it alright if I accompany you?
Um, where is Yuutarou-dono?
In a trunk in the closet.
Honestly, Ichi told me that I shouldn't take you.
Did you get attached to him?
I will properly return him later, so don't worry.
Cut the green onion.
How many jobs have you done?
Less than ten.
I had planned to turn over a new leaf but,
I grew up this way, so it can't be helped.
So you don't think that the Five Leaves are chivalrous thieves?
That is what I tell Okinu.
At first, we certainly did seek retribution against a horrible man,
but now I'm just an everyday thief
whose purpose is money.
I don't know your reasons, though.
You didn't hear anything from Yaichi-dono?
Nothing.
Moreover, after you told him, did he tell you his reasons?
No...
He has no intention of telling you.
That man won't reveal anything about himself.
There are many things about Yaichi that are unfathomable.
Yaichi is always thinking and scheming.
It's difficult to figure him out.
Lately, that ronin-san has been cooped up in his house again.
I think he has a side job working from home now.
I have to hurry up and send money home but...
Sorry to intrude.
Are you going to start a paper lantern shop?
Here's your share from the last job.
Would it be a good thing if I took that money and sent it home?
I didn't intend to be part of that job,
so I find it hard to simply accept a reward.
Aren't there people who depend on you?
It will be a while until the next job.
Will you make lanterns until then?
Come with me.
Ichi-san told me that you are an amazingly skilled bodyguard.
We'll clean up a storage room. You can stay there.
I will observe you for a while to see if you can be of any use.
Um... I...
Oh, and get Ichi to teach you how to treat women properly.
How long have you lived here, Yaichi-dono?
How long, huh?
I've forgotten.
But...
You must be the the kind of man who easily gets taken in by a woman.
Because you don't doubt people.
Well, just be careful of the women here.
Matsu comes here every once in a while.
What is the status of Oumiya house?
There hasn't been much movement.
The child does not appear to know what has happened.
The lady of the house often talks about the kidnapping saying,
"That bodyguard couldn't even babysit."
Well then, that is all.
Are you worried about the kid?
I truly did not know that he was the adopted child.
He had just come to live at that house.
Furthermore, due to the mother's strict treatment, he felt very lonely.
And I was his kidnapper during such a time.
I cannot help but pity-
Masa.
How uninteresting.
You're a very soft-hearted person.
Well, you should get used to this place as quickly as possible.
There is something that I have been wondering over the last few days.
You aren't the type of person who shows his feelings, but
the other day, when I asked why you are in this group,
you answered me without hesitation.
Could it be that you're not in it for the money?
Sensei!
I've prepared your room.
Thank you very much.
If I stay here,
maybe I will be able to learn something about Yaichi-dono.
I must be exhausted.
My legs feel like lead.
I can't believe I am staying in a brothel.
Looks like the bathroom must have been freezing.
Don't cause a ruckus.
But I only slipped into his futon for a bit.
I thought I told you to leave the bodyguard alone.
There is no way we can leave a young man like him alone.
You need to get a hold of yourself!
It's going to be troublesome if you make so much ruckus over something like this.
Ichi!
Jeez, what kind of man did you bring here?
I thought you told him you would observe him for a while, Ane-san.
What the hell are you doing in Ichi's room?
But I couldn't find any overnight customers...
You're always saying things like that in order to try to sneak in here.
It's okay, isn't it? Ichi-san pays too.
Hurry up and return to your room!
You girls too!
Okay.
Compose yourself.
Ye- Yes, ma'am.
Could it be that you're not in it for the money?
How uninteresting.
He suits me better when he's dumb.
Are you getting used to this place, Sensei?
In three days? That's impossible.
Sensei, do you have a girlfriend?
N- No...
Do you like sweet things?
No, thank you.
Oh, don't be shy.
I can't, I really have no appetite.
I'll have one.
Ichi-san buys all sorts of different things like this for us.
Before, he bought us candies.
That was quite luxurious, right?
"Where does the money come from?"
There's no way we could ask that sort of thing.
It seems like you know about Ichi-san.
His background and such.
It's okay if we don't know anything.
Everyone here has their circumstances.
Excessive prying is uncouth.
"Are you getting used to this place, Sensei?"
"In three days? That's impossible."
Womens' voices carry quite well.
Isn't the liveliness great?
You don't look so good.
I don't feel well.
I think it is because I lack sleep.
Otake is taking care of the rent, so don't worry about it.
Even if you get fired from your job, you'll still have a place to live.
Yeah...
But...
It could be possible that Otake may live there.
I was thinking of moving.
Please lend me this place until I find somewhere else to live.
I had wanted to ask...
Where did the name "Five Leaves" come from?
I picked out the name.
Ask Ichi-san for the reason.
Have you known Yaichi-dono for a long time?
Probably the longest among the people in Five Leaves.
I owe Ichi-san a favor from a long time ago.
I'm starving.
Shall we get something to eat?
I have to get back...
Then, let's leave together.
Oh dear.
Looks like you're all out of strength.
I thought so. You should eat lunch first before going back.
I was talking about rent with Masa earlier, so I thought I should pay as well.
Half a year's rent money.
That is not just half a year's worth.
There is still a lot leftover from the last payment you forced on me.
Have hairpins or something made for the girls.
The name "Five Leaves"?
Otake picked it out.
Why?
She loves maple leaves.
Matsu.
What should I do about Oumiya house?
You can stop observing them if it seems like nothing will happen.
Come in.
Shall I get some tea?
No, I will be returning home soon.
Warm up before you leave.
This isn't like him.
Ichi-san doesn't do pointless things.
Ichi-san hates it when people try to pry into his life, so he would not do the same to others.
He's that sort of person.
It was like that long ago.
Did something change?
Have you also known Yaichi-dono for a long time?
I owe Ichi-san a favor from long ago.
Ah, Matsukichi-dono already went home.
He's that kind of guy.
You really want to know more about me, don't you?
Do you want to know about my personality?
My identity?
Your personality, I think.
I see. Then it would be great if our relationship lasts a long time.
Well then, I will go check outside.
Did your feet fall asleep?
No, everything below my knees feels really heavy.
I can't move properly so I am having trouble.
Well then.
Sensei, be careful!
He tripped on even ground.
He was also saying that he didn't have an appetite.
I heard about a disease called Edo-sickness.
You can't just murder people, daddy.
Let go of me!
Stop daddy, seriously!
My, isn't it lively here?
Okinu-chan, you've come back?
So you got fired from your service to the vassal?
What happened?
The second son was doing inappropriate things to Okinu.
Well.
He almost did, but I managed to turn him away.
After that, I was bullied...
...and in the end I was fired.
That guy is going to marry into another vassal's family soon.
How terrible.
Trying to play around before then...
He made Okinu cry! I won't forgive him.
Only Okinu suffered. I can't allow that!
That second son is going to marry with a dowry, isn't he?
Taking that money should do.
Stealing?
Kidnapping.
Now then, on next episode's House of Five Leaves...
It's Okinu!
For some reason, it seems like the only people who come to daddy's store are weird ones, huh?
You want to know who among them I've taken a liking to?
It's a secret.
Now, next time...