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!
Mother! Mother!
There, now, what's wrong?
And I have to turn these in to the teacher at the temple school.
If he's gonna be like this, I wish I didn't have a kid brother.
You shouldn't say such things, Tatsunosuke.
You're a big brother now. Go a little easy on him.
But...
Besides which, I hardly approve of your use of violence.
Conflict will only give rise to other conflicts.
All right, I'll tell you what. I'll help you out,
so let's get it written again.
You can't do that! It's homework, so I have to do it myself!
That's right!
Tatsunosuke, your integrity and honesty are beautiful.
While you're at it, forgive Tetsunosuke too.
He's still little and just doesn't know right from wrong, that's all.
Yeah...
Okay, Father.
No, no!
Call me Papa.
Father, I can't breathe if you hold me so tight.
Father?
I can't... I can't breathe! Father!
My, tomatoes.
I can't breathe!
Father, I can't breathe!
I really can't breathe!
Tetsu...
I...
I'm totally stuffed.
That's way too clichÃ©.
Man... I wash and I wash, but there's no end to it!
Fine, then...
Tetsunosuke Style,
the Secret Technique of Hanging Two Sheets to Dry At Once!
Oh, man!
So it's not only tea that you can't do satisfactorily, but laundry too.
Do it over.
That's not true at all. What have you been trying to say?
Really, Momma, what you're saying doesn't make sense.
Saya...
Come to think of it, all I know about her is her name.
Did you see that, Missus Harada?
That Tetsunosuke boy of the Ichimura's is looking at women!
Does that mean at fifteen, he's finally awakened to his male instincts?
No, that sad look in his eyes says
he's undoubtedly seeing someone else in that woman.
Which means...
But you know, if he's seeing her in that woman, would that mean she's a married woman?
Man, even his first romance is intense.
Anyway, if he can just get into the house, he's got it, right?
No, I feel sorry for him, but first romances have gotta be bittersweet.
Like she'll say, "No, you're still a child"?
Not likely! I'm telling you, with the target, it'll be mm-mm-good!
What is going to be mm-mm-good?
When in the heck?!
I saw something dark over here.
Yes, a murky fog-like thing.
Hey, does he mean us?
Probably.
No, it seems it was just my imagination. Excuse me.
Hold on a second!
Hey, Heisuke?
What're you thinking?
You dummies.
When we're up to something fun like this,
it'd be better if we got Hajime to help us out too, right?
So, how'd it end up that I have to spar with Mr. Saito?
You moron, what're you being so picky for?!
That's right!
Hajime sparring with you for practice
is something that might happen once a year, if that!
Or rather, it's truly a miracle!
Go for it and learn something from him!
I don't really get what's going on,
but Mr. Saito, is this really okay?
I don't mind.
In that case...
If I'm getting to practice against a swordsman as good as Mr. Okita...
Guess I'll just have to give it my all, right?!
I can see it.
It seems there is someone you cannot forget about, even for a moment.
Ouch!
That puppy-boy... He's definitely disturbed by it!
Oh, man, Hajime sure is a mean one too.
One more time!
But no matter how you wish it,
you will not be able to see that person.
Mr. Saito, what are you talking about?
Come on, now, you're just playing dumb!
We know all about it. ALL about it.
I can see it.
So, like I asked...
Not the eyes of one of the deceased, but one who is alive.
What's that...
It was all in the past.
Hey, man, Hajime's really getting into this.
And all I asked was for him to tease puppy-boy just a little.
What is this?!
Now!
Tatsunosuke!
Hello. You seem awfully happy, Mr. Okita.
Yes, I heard Tetsu is sparring with Hajime for practice,
so I'm going over there to watch.
Whoops.
You idiot!
You're Mr. Hijikata's page and yet you're still doing that sort of thing?!
Tetsu!
Yo...
Well, I think Hajime accidentally got a bit serious and...
It was a bamboo sword,
but it might've been dicey if he wasn't wearing any protectors.
Just kidding...
Hey, Tetsu! Hang in there!
I'm...
totally stuffed...
I'm sorry.
Through him, I saw eyes that shone eerily, and that was why.
Eyes?
How unexpected.
That you would deliver a serious blow...
He was fast, wasn't he?
He surprised me a little.
It's too much.
Tetsu was certainly at fault for sparring when he is only a page,
but to strike down such a novice with serious force!
It's too terrible!
I'm so sorry!
I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry!
I'm a mere bookkeeper,
and it was unconscionable of me to address you that way!
Well...
We're sorry.
Owowowow...
Not the eyes of one of the deceased, but one who is alive.
It was all in the past.
Was that...
What might be the matter, Tetsunosuke?
Mr. Yamanami...
Are you still dealing with the aches from your match with Saito?
That's part of it, but...
You'd better not push yourself.
After all, being Hijikata's page is one of the toughest jobs you could have.
No, well...
I haven't been doing a lot of page work anyway.
Someone in your position needs relaxation.
So that you can forget the mundane hardships, even for a fleeting moment.
Relaxation in the true sense of the word.
My, how handsome!
Oh, my, how truly adorable!
Isn't he?! He's that Mr. Hijikata's page!
Really?
Fifteen years old?
I swear, I've never seen such a cute Shinsengumi member in my life!
I know!
How the heck did I end up in this mess?
This is my first time doing something like this,
I guess he won't be able to drink yet, then.
And I don't know anything about women.
I'll get some sweets ready for him!
Oh, I want to touch that pointy hair too!
More than that... More than that...
This is kind of scary!
I guess in the end,
the cute ones get all the attention, don't they, Mr. Yamanami?
Yes, they do. Even I'm jealous.
You're one to talk.
It must be nice to have someone who'll wait on you exclusively.
Oh, well...
Looks like they're here.
Pardon for the wait.
I am Akesato.
Mister Yamanami, Mister Todo,
please enjoy yourselves tonight, as you always do.
Master...
Preparations for the outing have been made.
All right.
No matter how they may try to dance like butterflies,
they are pitiful creatures who can only live in the night.
Are you referring to those female ninja, the kunoichi?
With all due respect,
I have a difficult time understanding why you keep them around.
Oh?
Just the other day,
they said one of the kunoichi infiltrated the Shinsengumi Headquarters,
but all she brought back were missives written in a wormy hand by some nobody.
Master Yoshida, I, Suzu, am already fifteen.
I am no longer a child.
Please, allow me to wield a sword as your right-hand man!
Suzu...
My right-hand man? Those are quite brazen words.
Oh, you need not be so impatient.
I'll let your brother's sword drink of their blood.
The blood of those cursed Shinsengumi.
Do not let it get to you so.
I'll be a little late.
Go on ahead without me.
Yes, sir.
Brother...
Just a little longer.
I will be the one to hunt down those Wolves of Mibu!
That Tetsu...
I know he's accompanying Mr. Yamanami, but where the heck did he go?
Thank you for your hard work, taking over for Tetsu.
Oh, not at all.
There you go, eat up.
Excuse me, Mr. Okita?
Where do you suppose Tetsu has gone?
Oh, I haven't actually heard myself,
but Mr. Yamanami is with him, so I'm sure he's fine.
You're right, of course.
Does it bother you?
Yes, well...
Tatsunosuke, you almost act as if you're Tetsu's father.
Are all brothers like that?
I only have an elder sister, so I don't really know.
He...
I was the one...
Oh, no...
Our father asked me to take care of him.
That's why...
I see.
What could it be?
I don't know.
There now, Saizo.
That sure went well, didn't it?
Yeah.
I think he'll come back looking a bit more refreshed.
But I haven't been in a while either,
so I wish I could've gone to Shimabara too.
Shimabara?!
Is this true?!
Oh, sorry, man.
I didn't think things would get settled on so easily, so...
Sannan and Heisuke are with him too, so well, I'm sure there'll be no problems.
If there were to be a problem,
that'd be whether he's up for it or not!
Shimabara...
Which means, a red-light district.
Yeah.
A red-light district means philandering.
Hello?
Philandering means...
I'll teach you everything.
Hello?
Mr. Harada, Mr. Nagakura, and Mr. Okita,
thank you for everything you've done for me.
I will be going to Shimabara.
Our late mother and father
raised him with the utmost care and affection for thirteen years!
These two tumultuous years that I sacrificed and dedicated myself
so that he might grow healthy and pure!
I do not recall raising him to be a man
who would give up his chastity to some stranger from who knows where!
NO!
Onwards to Shimabara!
You're as beautiful as ever, Akesato.
My, that's lovely to hear.
That reminds me, Miss Akesato.
What is it?
Well, I'm not the only unwanted guest for tonight. There's one more pup.
One pup?
See? The puppy-boy all frozen up in the corner over there.
My, what an adorable boy! Is he a member?
Well, I'm not sure how to put it, but...
Oh, if it isn't Tetsunosuke!
Come on, it's me! Hana!
Hana?!
What's the matter, Saya?
Wait!
Please wait, Sa...
Wait!
Why...
Why are you running away?
Saya...
Hang on, Tetsu!
Big Brother's coming to save you!
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
When you think of Shimabara...
You think of an adult world.
When you think of Shimabara...
You think of finding peace.
Next time, Peacemaker Kurogane, Chapter 13: "Gaze"
First experience...