Yeah, come on!
You gonna feel so
Yeah, come on!
Kono shima no kitai no shinsei
Daremo ga koe soroete just say
Saa tachiagarunda kizento
Maiku nigiri-dashitara shizento
Hade ni kamasu ze check shina
Konya no tame no tobikiri no dinner
Gengo hada no iro mo tobikoe
Bankoku kyoutsuu no vibration
Yeah, come on!
You gonna feel so
Yeah, come on!
Torimodosenaku naru toki ga kuru mae ni
Purasu ni shite yukou
Ugokidasanakya nanimo hajimaranai
Never gonna stop, never gonna stop
Ai suru kimochi wa happiness
You were not in pain, you were not in pain
Ai suru ga yue ni sadness
Never gonna stop, never gonna stop
Ai suru kimochi wa happiness
You were not in pain, you were not in pain
Ai suru ga yue ni sadness
Yeah, come on!
You gonna feel so
Yeah, come on!
You gonna feel so
Yeah, come on!
The rising new star of this island
Everyone's chiming in to just say
Now, get on your feet, dauntlessly
Once you grab the microphone, naturally
We're going to go wild, so check it out
For tonight, the very best dinner
Words going beyond even the color of skin
This universal vibration
Yeah, come on!
You gonna feel so
Yeah, come on!
Before the time comes when there's no turning back
Let's turn things in a positive direction
If you don't take action, you won't get anywhere
Never gonna stop, never gonna stop
The feeling of love is happiness
You were not in pain, you were not in pain
Because we fall in love, there's sadness
Never gonna stop, never gonna stop
The feeling of love is happiness
You were not in pain, you were not in pain
Because we fall in love, there's sadness
Yeah, come on!
You gonna feel so
Yeah, come on!
Don't worry, it's a shallow wound.
You can laugh at me.
For what?
A wound on the shoulder, received while fleeing, is a disgrace for a warrior.
Since when have you been a warrior?
Don't get the wrong idea.
For us, who have long lived as Oniwaban and spies in the service of the Shogunate,
what determines victory or defeat
is how accurately and swiftly we bring back
the information that our master desires, and only that.
No matter how many wounds we may get while fleeing,
or even if we are killed like street dogs.
I know.
I know that!
Hey, this is not a laughing matter!
Oh, no, if we can't laugh at this, what are we supposed to laugh at, puppy boy?
Negotiating directly with Mr. Hijikata was bound to be useless.
But there was nothing else I could do!
You're getting all worked up, but what are you going to do once you get your own sword?
It's not a problem of what I'm going to do with it and stuff!
It's not?
The sword at your hip's always been considered the soul of a warrior, right?!
It's a matter of feeling! Feeling!
I got it.
If you're going to go that far,
then I'll take care of it for you somehow.
Really?
Yeah, just wait here for a bit.
Here!
It's long, man.
Yeah, it's long.
Too long.
It's a bamboo sword.
If it's a problem of how you feel, then a bamboo sword will do, right?
Hey, isn't that great?!
It looks like a respectable sword from the outside.
And since it's bamboo, it's light.
Yup, yup. It sure feels nice when you've done a good deed.
Knock it off already with making fun of me, you bastards!
Hold it right there!
What's this commotion about?
Why, you!
I had no idea you were so concerned about having your own sword.
I'm very sorry. I'll accept any punishment.
There's apparently a small festival going on at the shrine across the bridge.
You've done enough work for today.
Take a break for once and go enjoy yourself outside.
But, sir...
I know!
I think I'll have you buy me some brown sugar candy while you're there!
I just love that cheap taste.
I understand.
I am struck with admiration, Mr. Kondo.
Throwing something at the Commander would ordinarily be punishable by seppuku.
And yet, instead of reproaching him, you tell him to go take a break.
Really, one could say it was a brilliant Ohoka judgment.
Actually...
Yes?
If Toshi were to find out, well, you know,
that I couldn't even dodge something thrown by a page,
he would reprimand me as well, saying it's proof I've grown soft.
Mr. Kondo...
A festival? It's really just a bunch of street stalls lined up.
Mama, buy me a sword! A sword!
I bought you one the other day, remember?
No! I mean a cooler one!
A cooler one?
Damn.
Let's see...
Brown sugar candy, brown sugar candy...
Mister, I want to buy some stuff!
Sure thing, what'll it be?
Let's see...
There they are!
I want those...
Give me all the brown sugar candy you have left!
Here you go, you lucked out.
The brown sugar candy that I've got out here is the last of it.
Wait a minute!
I want brown sugar candy too!
You heard me, didn't you?
That little lady there's bought the last of what I've got.
I was asked to buy them by an important person!
Sorry about this.
Hey!
Oh, if you really want them that bad,
I'll make a special exception and give you one, little boy.
One won't do me any good!
And I'm not a little boy, I'm...
Hey, it's you, Saya!
Well, I never would have guessed that you were Saya's friend.
Then, half and half, okay?
It's all right. You got there first, after all.
Come on, don't say that.
Thanks.
My shamisen teacher likes them, so I got them as a souvenir, but...
If that's the case, I really don't need it.
No, it's okay.
My teacher's pretty senile,
and she can't even tell the difference between brown sugar candy and mint candy!
Then I'll gratefully accept them.
But a shamisen teacher? I had no idea you two were taking lessons like that.
What? But that's what our customers...
What is it, Saya?
Oh, right, I hadn't paid my respects to the shrine yet!
You too, Saya?
All right, then you want to do that thing together?
Peaceful, isn't it?
Yeah, peaceful.
The Choshu haven't been making any open moves lately either,
so there's really not much to do in patrolling the town.
By the way, about puppy boy...
Oh, maybe we took things a bit too far this morning.
You said it.
That reminds me, I have a short sword that I'm not using in the closet.
Hey, then, Shinpachi...
Well, it couldn't hurt to make puppy boy happy for once, right?
A festival?
Shall we go take a peek?
As they say, where there are people, there's information.
What are you two going to pray...
Here we go, Saya.
There!
We did it, Saya.
What was that?!
Doing this is supposed to increase the chances of your wish coming true.
For real?!
It's just something my old man made up, though.
You have a funny father.
Yeah, he was a fun person.
Oh, could it be...
It's okay, really.
And it seems Saya's in the same boat as me.
But just because your mother and father are gone,
you can't just stay depressed forever.
Saya isn't the only one!
My place is the same.
But mine wasn't a fun father like yours was.
Sorry.
It's all right!
Anyway, since we're all here together, let's go look at the shops together. Okay?
Yeah, moping won't get us anywhere.
Let's go look.
Wait, Saya.
I guess Tetsunosuke's been through some rough times, just like us.
I've decided!
I'll take the place of Tetsunosuke's mother for today!
What'll I do if he goes, "Mother!" And tries to act all spoiled?!
Tetsunosuke!
Don't be in such a hurry! Wait up!
Now, what should I aim for?
What is it, Saya?
Oh, you want that piglet?
He looks kind of like Saizo!
All right, just watch...
Tetsunosuke!
I want that red hairpin over there!
Oh, that hairpin?
That's just like a girl.
Right, the piglet too.
Hairpin!
Oh, hairpin, right?
Piglet, right?
Hurry!
Hairpin...
Piglet, right?
Hairpin, right?
I know! The pig, right?!
No, the hairpin!
I know already!
Wait a minute!
Hairpin! Hairpin! Hairpin!
Oh, man, to hell with it all!
Mister, give me some rings!
As they say, even a poor shot will score a hit if he shoots enough.
You gotta just do these things with spirit!
Good luck!
Behold!
Tetsunosuke Ichimura Style, Wild Dance of Arcs!
So it didn't work.
We have a winner!
I did it!
This thing sure is well-made for being so small.
Look, it's actually properly sheathed in the scabbard.
What?
Oh, I'm sorry about that, you two.
It's not really in apology, but have some dumplings.
They're pretty good.
Okay, thanks.
If you're okay with this, you want it?
No.
Could it be that you hate swords?
My dad was one of those umbrella maker ronin you often hear about.
He wasn't even in anyone's service,
but he was always strict about appearances, talking about a warrior's pride and such.
Mom got sick and we didn't even have the money to call a doctor,
but he never would sell his swords, to the very end.
I had no idea.
But you know, I think that's exactly why I understand
the sorrow of a child without parents.
Hey...
Tetsunosuke!
You can think of me as your mother for today!
Wait...
You can think of me as your mother for today!
What are you talking about all of a sudden, Hana?!
Oh, there's sweet red bean paste from the dumpling around your mouth.
You don't have to do that!
I know! You must be thirsty after having those dumplings, right?
I'll go buy something to drink.
Is a sweet ginger drink or something okay?
I'm not really thirsty.
You don't have to stand on ceremony!
Well, I'm off!
Hana's an awfully energetic girl.
Saya?
But it's interesting.
Her personality's totally the opposite of yours, Saya.
Where did you get to know her? Is she from your neighborhood?
Then, like at a temple school?
Well, I guess it doesn't matter.
But you know, I got to be friends with you, but I don't know a whole lot about you, Saya.
Saya...
If it's okay with you, next time...
Don't mess with us!
These are my best clothes! What are you gonna do about it, eh?
That's why I've been apologizing over and over, haven't I?!
Look, you spilled a sticky sweet ginger drink all over it!
Man, you better pay for it!
Sure, it's partly my fault for bumping into you,
but it's your own fault too for drinking in the middle of the street!
What d'you say?!
Go call your parents over!
I don't have any...
It IS Hana!
That girl, poor thing.
She sure got caught by some unsavory characters.
Someone go help her out.
It'd be bad to go up against those guys!
It'll be all right.
I won't mess up like I did the other day.
Okay, I'm going.
There's this fun and happy festival going on here,
and here's a couple of guys acting like brutes.
Who the hell're you guys?!
Three men all working together to bully one girl? Can't overlook that.
Those guys...
What they've got on their hips might look impressive,
but they're probably just ronin from somewhere.
This isn't the era of samurai anymore! Butt out!
Well, yeah, I suppose we ARE ronin.
No doubt about it.
Anyway, won't you let that girl go?
You gotta be kidding!
Look how well she's dressed! No way she doesn't have parents!
I've been telling you I don't have any parents!
Shut up! Hurry up and take us to them!
Hold it!
What're you gonna do?
Chop us apart with that thing on your hip?
I dare you to try it!
There's no need for that.
What?!
He's saying you guys aren't even worth drawing against.
What d'you say?!
All talk.
Bastard!
Damn it!
You're not going anywhere.
Listen closely, you guys.
What you've got on your hip, or what kinds of swords you've got,
doesn't matter one bit.
What we did has to do with how we can't just overlook it
when you guys are bullying someone weaker.
That's right.
Damn! Don't you forget this!
Oh, man, "Don't you forget this!"? What a typical line.
You said it.
Are you okay?
Yes.
Then go enjoy the festival.
Okay!
Everyone, sorry for the commotion.
Hana...
Oh, Tetsunosuke.
Sorry, I was going to get involved to help you,
but those guys beat me to the punch.
Those guys?
Yeah, I know them,
but they're hopeless, don't you think?
Making the whole commotion into such a big deal.
So cool...
Tetsunosuke!
Introduce me to that tall person!
I had no idea there were samurai like him out there!
He had an impressive sword by his side, but he said that didn't matter one bit!
No, well, he did, but...
What a huge difference compared to my dad.
I've decided!
I'm going to become his bride!
What's so funny, Saya?
Right? You'll cheer me on too, won't you? Right, right?
Good grief.
Right? Right, right?
What?! We're going home already?!
You had a whole lot to eat, didn't you?
Aren't you going to buy me a sword?
Next time, okay?
Excuse me...
You can have this if you want it.
What?! For real?!
Are you sure about this?
Yeah.
There's no use in me keeping it, so...
All right!
Thank you very much.
Isn't that great?
Look!
Tetsunosuke, what're you doing?!
Hurry up and tell me that person's name and where he lives!
I'm gonna become his bride, no matter what!
There, that should make you happy.
There? But this is...
Just gratefully accept it.
I know it looks a little raggedy,
but Shinpachi and I discussed it,
and thought we'd give you your own sword in secret from Mr. Hijikata.
You just called it raggedy, didn't you?
Did I say that?
Yeah, you did!
Hey, hey, there's no way I'd say something like that!
Oh, are you so moved that you're speechless, puppy boy?
If you're that overjoyed, I'm happy about it!
I don't need it.
Oh, is that right?! You don't need it?!
Wait! What?!
Why not?!
You saying you can't accept one that's so ragged?!
I'm telling you, it's not ragged!
I thought about it a lot,
and I don't mind if I have to wait a little longer for a sword.
What?!
Do you have a fever or something?
Or are you worried about if Mr. Hijikata finds out?
You remember what you said?
That what you've got on your hip doesn't actually matter.
Hey, Saizo!
Hold on, I'll get you some food.
What the heck's gotten into him?
No idea.
All right! I'm gonna get through today doing the best I can again!
Maiku o nigirishime hitto pareedo no onpareedo
Hey, Jimmy, kibun wa doudai?
Suteeji orireba sasuga no jentoruman
Hey, Jimmy, kokoro mo kandai!
Jimichi ga yue ni seikatsu sae mo jimi ni
Kotsu-kotsu tsumiagemashou
Jimichi ni yume ga kanaimasu you ni
Kyou mo, Jimmy, ikimashou
You got to fight for your money! How you feeling, Jimmy?
You got to fight for your dream, it's all too much
You got to fight for your money! How you feeling, Jimmy?
You got to fight for your dream, it's all too much
You got to fight for your money! How you feeling, Jimmy?
You got to fight for your dream, it's all too much
You got to fight for your money! How you feeling, Jimmy?
You got to fight for your dream, it's all too much
Gripping the microphone tight, the hit parade's on parade
Hey, Jimmy, how you feeling?
Quite the gentleman when he's off stage
Hey, Jimmy, a generous spirit too!
Being such an honest guy, even his life's plain
Keep building it up patiently
May your dreams come true honestly
Let's go for it again today, Jimmy
You got to fight for your money! How you feeling, Jimmy?
You got to fight for your dream, it's all too much
You got to fight for your money! How you feeling, Jimmy?
You got to fight for your dream, it's all too much
You got to fight for your money! How you feeling, Jimmy?
You got to fight for your dream, it's all too much
You got to fight for your money! How you feeling, Jimmy?
You got to fight for your dream, it's all too much
So, puppy boy isn't going to be around next week?
Something about an errand for the Vice Commander.
Yeah, I heard he's going swimming in the sea!
Like hell I am!
Next time, Peacemaker Kurogane, Chapter 9: "Ryo"
In traveling, companionship; in life, compassion.