Illusion of Blood Page #2

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May I speak.

What is it?

I knew about Osode and him,

yet I tried to win her with money.

My love was unrequited,

so I can't help being suspected!

Please do whatever you like with me, Osode!

Fine words for a lackey.

Please do with me as you like.

No, he was with me. He couldn't come.

But you mean what you say?

You're sorry for your behaviour?

I feel so sad.

I wish I could show her what's in my heart.

All right then. Look here, Naosuke.

Use this short sword.

Find the culprit and help Osode kill him.

Prove you're innocent.

Yes, I will. I'll get revenge.

Very well, I'll do it. Yes I will.

Shut up!

Always crying.

Aren't I poor enough without having a child?

Professionals don't make husbands worry.

You don't mean that.

We keep you from your work.

Hire a boy to look after it.

What is it?

You go out very often now.

Keep out of it!

See you soon.

Sorry it took so long.

Thank you.

Let me. Please.

Good boy. Good boy.

I hate to hurt your feelings...

But he loved you so very much before.

Yet, he's so harsh now.

He's depressed every day.

When I think of the old days,

they seem like a dream.

I long forthem...

Still, he has important work to do.

Yes.

He must avenge father,

so I cannot complain.

You're right.

So you're still waiting for Osode?

It's like an engagement...

It's a pleasure waiting

for her to yield to me.

Welcome.

Sake.

I'm surprised. It seems a stupid idea.

That goes to show you're an amateur.

How can you put up with it?

I've got an adequate alternative here.

He's so impatient.

I see.

What do you mean 'I see'?

Why don't you make up your mind?

Ito's in the service of a great lord.

He'd get you a position,

if you marry his daughter.

Accept the divine favour of Kwannon.

Let me alone. I won't ask your help.

Talking big.

Fool!

To succeed, one must be a rascal

if need be.

This sword's not for show.

It's dangerous. I know. Put it away.

You're only after a girl,

but my object's a big fief.

Is that so now?

Help me please. When you get it.

Very well.

Empty talk.

It's Oume's nurse.

What I promised you...

the family's secret medicine.

My lady is waiting for you tonight.

Please do not forget.

Dizzy?

No, I am all right.

You are back?

I was dozing.

The baby's asleep for a change?

Yes.

It is so hot, he is being difficult.

I know it bothers you, but please...

It's nothing.

Sometimes I have a fit of temper.

Think nothing of it.

Yes.

Are you... going out again.

Yes, someone's waiting for me.

Good news, Oiwa.

I may find a position with a lord soon.

Really?

Is that why you're going out?

I did not know, so...!

Oh yes, I wanted to give you

this medicine. That's why I returned.

To think I almost forgot.

Medicine?

Good for women.

Thank you!

Drink it now.

Wait. Your haori... Haori. A half coat

designed to be worn over a Kimono

Please return early.

I tell Lady Oume that

you have a wife and child.

But she turns deaf ears to me.

This way.

What is it?

Omaki...

Is that medicine really potent?

I'm not certain, it's only hearsay.

I haven't seen it work personally.

Don't worry.

Iyemon Tamiya is here.

My son-in-law? She's a wilful girl

but please take care of her.

Yes. I'm honoured.

Omaki.

Yes?

Did you give him

our family's secret medicine?

Yes, I did.

I see.

Oume asked me to see you got it.

A mere girl, but her obsession

is overwhelming...

Omaki, clean things up.

If your wife's face becomes ugly...

Oume thinks it will help you to decide.

Perhaps her nurse suggested the idea.

How can you say such a thing, Master...?

By the way, another thing

Oume asked me...

You would like to serve my lord?

Yes, please help me.

I promise to see about it.

Thank you. I am very grateful.

But for that, lyemon...

bring a betrothal gift if you ask for

Oume's hand in marriage.

Yes.

The light is not on.

Excuse me.

Oiwa.

I brought a boy.

His name is Kohei.

What is it?

What's happened?

What's the matter?

Miss... What's wrong?

What's the matter?

Since a while ago...

I've been getting breast pains.

That's too bad. I'll put the light on.

Just a moment

Hang on. Hang on.

In a moment.

Oh, no oil...

The money... is in the bamboo holder.

Will you buy some rice too?

Yes, I'll tell Kohei to do it.

Well, well, Mister Tamiya.

How's Oiwa?

She feels a burning pain...

Her face?

How does her face look?

She's in the mosquito net, so...

Takuetsu, do me a favour.

Who's he?

The boy I promised to find you.

His name's Kohei.

Greet your master.

Thank you.

Takuetsu, a word.

I'll pay you.

Frankly...

You...!

It's you? When did you...?

Hmm...

I'm glad you're back.

Water.

What is it?

My face, my breast, everywhere...

I feel as if I'm burning up.

So painful, I feel I will die.

Is it really painful?

Yes.

How was the medicine?

After I drank it.

It worked.

What is it?

What? No, that medicine...

That medicine. Wasn't it...

Wasn't it some mistake?

What's that? Do you doubt me?

No, no. I do not doubt you,

I would not...

Enough!

A samurai and doubted by his wife!

You're cruel!

Let me go!

What a thing to say!

Why would I doubt you?

Let go! Let go, I said!

What is it? Have you gone mad?

I'm in such pain!

My face, my breast... I'm burning up!

It is sad to die without avenging father!

Revenge is out of date now!

It's not for me!

How can you say that now?

Find another husband and ask his help.

You know whether I can or not!

Or have you found another woman?

Yes I have, and what will you do about it?

You will force me to leave,

and give him a stepmother?

Take him then!

Don't you love your own son?

Are you in your right senses?

Have you gone mad?

Oiwa, don't cry.

There's something I want to tell you.

I need money at once.

I'll borrow this.

No, not this comb!

It's my mother's keepsake.

It has been precious to us for generations.

Something else then!

You were not like this.

Who's been influencing you?

Nobody!

I only want to serve a lord!

Even if you abandon your wife,

and make her feel miserable?

You will never be happy.

Shut up!

This isn't enough!

I have nothing else.

Nothing?

I'll take this.

The child needs the mosquito netting!

You keep the mosquitoes away.

It's your duty.

Let go.

Oiwa, let go of it. I said let go!

Let go!

Did the mosquitoes sting you?

Poor baby.

Good boy, good boy.

It's pitch dark.

Oiwa?

Are you there?

I bought the oil for the light.

What happened to the mosquito net?

Oh, your kimono...

I'm ashamed. My husband returned,

saying he needed money suddenly.

What a thing to do!

You've got a high fever.

They say becoming cold is

very bad for this sort of sickness.

Oiwa...

There's a stiffness in your arm.

Unless it's removed, your husband

will always make you trouble.

And you'll never be happy.

For a long time I've...

Why don't we do it together?

Rascal!

Propositioning a samurai's wife?

Takuetsu, how dare you!

Oh, your face! Your face!

Don't... don't you know how your face looks.

Here, look! Look!

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