01x39 - Odayakana ichinichi

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My schedule is packed today
so I'll be late coming home.

Have a nice day.

Here.

Tranquil days have returned in Kamakura.

Today, in this episode,

we'll condense the various incidents
that occurred in Kamakura

between the four years of 1207 to 1211…

into one hour.

From the wide sea…

Ocean waves boom and thunder
across the coastline.

Smashing! Breaking! Cascading!
Then gently scattering.

Sanetomo Minamoto

After Tokimasa was ousted from Kamakura,

Sanetomo who had been suffering
from smallpox

returns to governance.

I'm sorry to have worried you.

Are you alright now?

His fever is gone.

Auspicious.

Don't touch.

I can say this now but

at one time,
we were preparing for the worst.

And who was to succeed me if I died?

Sir Zenzai.

ZENZAI

Sir Zenzai is your son by oath.

I'm sorry I disappointed him.

Don't touch.

In each domain there is a shugo,
a military governor

and an estate steward
who manages the manor.

The gokenin serve you out of gratitude

for being given
these positions by Sir Kamakura.

You are literally the top samurai.

I hope you execute the office
to the best of your ability.

What is it? Am I wrong?

Former lady wife is studying very hard.

Mother. Don't worry.

I am returning to my duties today.

I shouldn't have bothered.

I caused Mother a lot of trouble.

I'll have to do my best from now on.

I'll do the governance.

Sir Kamakura's role
is to watch over what I do.

That would be best for the time being.

You mean forever?

Brother wanted the Hojo
to rule the Bando samurai.

I will accomplish that.

Mt. Koya has been complaining
for a long time that

the estate steward of Ota manor
has been preventing them

from collecting the rice tax.

The Ota manor rice tax

pays for the rituals to pray for the soul
of the Ex-emperor Go-Shirakawa.

I don't think it's a good idea
to interfere with that.

Aren't you the estate manager?

That is so.

I understand you want to protect
your representative there.

But Mt. Koya is in the right.

Why don't we rule in favor of Mt. Koya?

Do you agree?

It doesn't matter
whether I'm there or not.

That's not so.

Oh. There's something
I want to give you, Taro.

You're giving this to me?

I'm looking forward to it.

Looking forward?

A reply poem.

Reply poem?

You're expecting me to reply with a poem?

I'm thinking of revising
the governance system.

Where do you want to start?

The shugo protector position
will be by appointment.

If the position is inherited,

power will accrue to a very few.

What about the governor?

We'll leave that as is.

The Hojo clan will be conspicuous then.

That's fine.

They're dreary. Both Koshiro and Taro.

They're so alike.

I understand Father
will not use the title "Regent."

Don't you think that's strange?

What's wrong with being ambitious?

I'm a walking, breathing ambition.

Taro is a bit different from Father.

Oh? How?

He has his own worries…
He wasn't like that before.

Oh…

I won't go into it…

-Tell me.
-No.

Have you seen Brother?

TOMOTOKI HOJO - YASUTOKI'S HALF-BROTHER

He must be at the palace. He's not here.

Hello.

I hate ill-mannered people.

His mother was a very elegant person.

With Sir Nakaakira Minamoto's mediation,

Sir Sadaie Fujiwara has agreed
to revise Sir Kamakura's poems.

It's not necessary.

What are you saying?

Do you know how prestigious this is?

Oh, by the way…

I heard it from my maid…

those two still have separate bedrooms.

Sir Kamakura and his Lady Wife.

They seem to get along well.

What if they don't have a male heir?

We should be thinking about a mistress…

Let's not.

Sir Hojo.

Oh, welcome.

I was going to go pay my respects soon.

The Emperor Emeritus has ordered me to

serve by Sir Kamakura and instruct him
on governance matters.

Thank you.

Where is Sir Kamakura?

Right now,
he's practicing his waka poetry.

I'm sorry about your father.

The right path is a thorny one.

There may be those who speak ill of you

but I am on your side.

I appreciate that.

This morning…

When I look at the mountains

I can see

Spring has come from the vast skies…

If I may…

What if you reverse the order…

When I look at the mountains this morning…

I think this makes it sound more humble.

What's wrong?

You always tell me to reverse the order.

Do I?

A letter from Kyoto.

It's from the famed poet
Sir Sadaie Fujiwara.

What does Sir Sadaie say?

Sir Sadaie says, reverse the ending.

…now, Kamakura is flourishing.

This sits far better. He really is good.

I am sorry.

Don't say it.

Initially Sir Kamakura had it that way.

I told him it would be better in reverse.

Sir Kamakura.

From now on,
your waka master will be Sir Sadaie.

Don't you ever interfere
in Sir Kamakura's poetry again.

I liked it the way you advised.

There's nothing more I can teach you.

It was you who taught me
the pleasures of writing poetry.

I want you to keep helping me.

I've been busy
with governance and lessons.

I'd like to relax now.

It's just a game of shell matching.

You just have to sit there.

One game then.

Urin!

I've come to play.

Oh, it did leave a little scar…

It'll go away soon.

Better if it leaves a scar.
It gives you character.

You think so?

You're very blunt.

Not at all.

Forgive me for asking you to do this.

It's okay. I offered.

There's no hurry.

Lord of Kazusa?

Those around me are making noises.

They want me to become Lord of Kazusa.

They're saying it is now the time

for Wada to become
the mainstay of the gokenin.

Alright. Let me see what I can do.

Thank you.

Leave us.

I'll be back.

I want to appoint a head housekeeper
to manage the chores around your quarters.

-I don't need one.
-You do.

I want you to always look neat
and well-dressed.

It is beneath the dignity
of your office if your hat is askew.

I know there's a question
of compatibility.

What type of women do you like?

-I like a woman with a loud voice.
-I'm not asking you.

-Women with loud voices are passionate.
-Leave. Now.

Then, a woman with a loud voice.

Why didn't you tell him…

that you've never composed a poem?

I give up.

I want to recommend him
to become the lord of Kazusa.

I like Sir Wada too.

However,

I believe governance
is a very austere undertaking,

that has nothing to do with

whether they are your relatives,
or they are close friends.

I apologize.

Will this suit?

Wow.

You're so quick.

May I have a word?

What is it?

It's about the Hojos.

To be frank, the gokenin
are feeling very bitter.

Sir Koshiro is now lord of Sagami.

Sir Goro is the lord of Musashi.

It seems you must be a Hojo
to become a provincial governor.

Even then, I have to do it.

So that there will never be another
that defy the Hojo.

Excuse me.

Koshiro!

I am grateful
you spared Father and Mother.

But…

If I had k*lled them…

the gokenin would have been
terrified and groveled at my feet.

I was too soft.

I have no intention
of making you my mistress.

Excuse me.

Wait.

It wouldn't look good for you
if you left this soon.

Why don't we talk for a while?

Do you have something troubling you?

I fell for a really bad man.

He said he would marry me,

but after leading me on

he found another woman and he dumped me.

I didn't know there was such
a terrible man in Kamakura.

I fell for a really bad woman.

Could you give me some advice?

You probably told her
you'd marry her, didn't you?

Could you chase her out of Kyoto?

Don't rely on other people.

Oops.

He's not my cup of tea.

Father… What is it?

I'm exhausted.

You're not relaxing here…?

Go to Izu.

Take something good to eat to Father.

I will.

We can't be calling you Tsurumaru forever.

I'll give you an official name.

Official name?

Moritsuna…

Moritsuna?

You'll need a surname too.

What about Taira?

Taira?

Then someone in Kamakura
will be connected to the Taira clan.

Yes, I think that's good.

It's proof that Genji rule is secure.

Why Moritsuna, with the kanji for rope?

Because I want him to be your lifeline.

What a great name.

As long as we're at it,
can you make me a gokenin?

Don't get carried away.

Sorry about that.

Well, that's an interesting idea.

He's supported the Hojo for a long time.

Perhaps it's time.

Sneak into today's archery competition.

-Huh?
-And there…

distinguish yourself.

With that, I'll petition Sir Kamakura.

Thank you.

I've been looking for you.

We're starting.

Come.

I want you to forget about
becoming lord of Kazusa.

Sir Kamakura promised me.

This is also the last time
you ask Sir Kamakura for anything.

I'm friendly with Urin.

You're forbidden to call him that either.

The former Lord Kazusa
called Sir Kamakura Buei.

It's a different time now.

What's different?

That's all I have to say.

-Wait a second.
-You may leave.

You've changed.

So has Kamakura.

He's the epitome of the Bando samurai.

They've become very scarce.

And eventually, they'll disappear.

Sir Wada is popular among the gokenin.

We must move very carefully.

Miura has Wada's back.

You've been talking about me.

Well, never mind. I've brought him.

I rejoice in Sir Kamakura's
complete recovery.

ZENZA - YORI-IE'S CHILD

Congratulations.

Sir Kamakura will be happy to hear that.

I know. There is something
I'd like to show you.

Please come too.

Yes, my lady.

At one time, we considered
Sir Zenzai for Sir Kamakura.

I'm sorry if you feel let down.

Now that he's recovered,
that's all that matters.

Heiroku.

I'm going to transform Kamakura.

That’s the spirit.

The military governor
will be replaced every two years.

This will weaken the power of the gokenin.

You do realize
I'm the military governor of Sagami.

That's why I want you to be
the first one to agree.

If you do the other gokenin
won't be able to complain.

Alright.

I have to go back to the office.

You stay as long as you like.

Look.

It's your father's handwriting.

He used to play kickball here.

It's been a while, Zenzai.

Sir Kamakura.

Address him as "Father."

Don't force yourself.

I was giving kickball pointers
to Sir Kamakura.

Let's play together.

This way.

Here.

First, gather yourself.

I want Zenzai to be doubly happy
for himself and Yori-ie.

I don't want to say it's atonement…

Bring him to the palace.

He can make many friends here.

It'll be good for Zenzai too. Please?

Okay.

Good job!

Oh, you're good.

I'll do if for Zenzai.

You may be better than your father.

Alright…

Next.

For the right, Sir Yasutoki Hojo.

-Yasutoki!
-Yasutoki!

Good job.

They’re neck and neck.

For the left. Sir Munemasa Naganuma.

Focus!

Now, for the right, Sir Moritsuna Taira.

If he hits the target, the right wins.

Well done!

Great job!

Well done. Our side won!

Yes!

That Moritsuna is in fact a Hojo servant,

a childhood friend of Taro's.

This is a good opportunity.

I want to make him a gokenin.

You can't do that.

No?

An appointment to a post
above a person's station

will bring disaster.

That person
has worked diligently until now.

No way can a mere follower
become a gokenin.

Wasn't it you who denied my recommendation
for Yoshimori Wada to become

the lord of Kazusa?

Didn't you also limit the term
for the military governor

because you didn't want gokenin
to do as they pleased?

This isn't like you.

You are absolutely right, Sir Kamakura.

Forget what I said.

Sorry.

I got heated.

Well, now…

It seems I'm not necessary anymore.

From now on, please do as you see fit.

I will retire to Izu.

I was wrong.

Make him a gokenin.

If Sir Kamakura rescinds an order,

it will shake
the foundation of governance.

Do not interfere with what I do.

All you have to do is watch what I do.

What do you want me to do?

Give me a new prize.

I will hand over that prize to Moritsuna.

Koshiro.

I commend you for preventing
Tokimasa Hojo's rebellion.

I will give you a prize.

Thank you.

Oh, I'm sorry.

What is it?

I was thinking about Sir Yori-ie.

I never had
a real conversation with Brother.

He was a lonely person.

No one could really know
what was in his heart.

I regret so much…

that I couldn't help him
even though I served close to him.

Do you have a person you can open up to?

Everyone is worried
that I haven't produced an heir.

If I can't play that role,

please take a mistress.

You are the Emperor Emeritus' cousin.

I would be disrespecting him
if I take a mistress.

That makes it even harder for me.

It's not that I don't like you.

I'm not lying.

Then why do you run from me?

What don't you like about me?

I haven't said this to anyone.

I

can't have

children.

It isn't your fault.

I…

I just

can't feel that way.

I should have told you sooner.

Because I felt so apologetic,

it was hard for me to be with you.

You've been suffering alone
for all this time.

Thank you for telling me.

I can't

return your feelings.

It’s alright.

"Spring haze…

obscures the cherry blossoms
on Mt. Tatsuta."

"No one knows the uncertainty
of my heart."

That's a poem about love.

Is that so?

Like the cherry blossoms that

can't be seen clearly
because of the spring haze,

I don't want you to see me looking sick.

But I long for you, I yearn to see you…

Love is sweet sorrow.

Who wrote that?

Excuse me.

You made a mistake, Sir Kamakura.

Isn't this a love poem?

You're right.
It seems I handed you the wrong poem.

"From the wide sea

Ocean waves boom and thunder
Across the coastline"

"Smashing! Breaking! Cascading!
Then gently scattering"

Here.

Thank you.

What do you think you're doing?

You seduced a maid
who serves in the palace.

Could you please intercede on my behalf

to Sir Kamakura, Father?

So now, you come to me?

Don't you have the gumption
to be better than your father?

Why would I?
That's an unattainable ambition.

You can go.

I don't like it.

That Koshiro.

As soon as he ousts his father,
he does what he pleases.

That's true.

Let's show him how sorry he will be

if he disregards
the old guard gokenin like us.

September 22, 1211.

Zenzai, who's entered
the priesthood and renamed Kogyo

goes to Kyoto.

ZENZAI, NOW KNOWN AS KUGYO

I will train under Archbishop Koin
of Onjoji Temple.

When you return, you will become

the head priest
of the Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine.

I shall be going, then.

Kamakura's greatest tragedy

will be triggered by Kogyo’s return.

That will be six years from now.

TO BE CONTINUED

Let's destroy the Hojo.

I can't back down.

There's an assembly of
numerous Yoshimori Wadas.

Interesting.

I will create a peaceful world together.

Everyone

will die.

He should disappear.

NEXT TIME

Maybe…