The Haunted Lantern Page #2

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When you leave to marry...

I'd like to receive

something from you.

Yes, I suppose.

What would be suitable?

A sash.

The one you cherish most.

I'll wear it to my wedding.

Forgive me for startling you.

Not at all.

Where is Suzu?

She seems to be out.

I let myself in.

Do you mind if I stay

for a while?

Please do.

Thankyou for helping

me before.

I thought you'd forgotten.

Of course not!

Why did you pretend not

to know me?

You did the same.

But I've stopped pretending

that I don't know you.

Today I came here to

see you, not Suzu.

I can't get you out of my mind!

I was interested

in the marriage proposal...

because I heard the name Iijima.

Suzu is smart and lovely.

But my heart was already

taken byyou.

I will speak the truth

to your father...

and ask foryour hand.

Or would that be a burden?

Do you not feel the same way?

The lanterns are supposed to

greet our deceased ancestors.

But the bon decorations

look so uninviting.

I brought my art materials

with me today.

Don't say anything to my father.

It's an impossible situation.

It's too late to cancel the

marriage now!

Explain the reason!

Please tell my suitor that I've

gone mad and cannot accept!

I couldn't do anything

so embarrassing!

You will marry him,

without exception!

Please forgive me!

I cannot do it!

Fool!

Collect yourself!.

Father! Please forgive her!

In this case, I'll have to

advance the wedding date.

You are not to step foot

outside of this house!

Don't betray your parents!

Who is it?

Who's there?

You're that man from before.

Why are you here?

Well...it was easy for me

to jump over the fence.

I was just concerned.

I understand!

You're here about Shinzaburo!

You brought a message

from Shinzaburo!

Pardon?

Is Shinzaburo well?

Yes, of course.

He's waiting.

I'm here to take you to him.

Is it much further?

Just a little further.

Won't you come with me?

Run away with me.

Why?

Shinzaburo isn't coming.

Have you deceived me?

Forget about Shin.

Please!

I'll treasure you for

the rest of my life.

I'm serious!

Tsuyu!

Let me explain my feelings!

I'll never betrayyou!

Tsuyu!

Do you despise me so much?

You think Shinzaburo loves you,

but he doesn't!

You know why I've

brought you here?

Shinzaburo said I could

have my way with you!

He's betrothed to your sister.

But you're infatuated with him

and it's a nuisance!

If I have my way with you...

he thinks that

you'll forget about him!

That's the kind of man

Shinzaburo is!

Ifyou decide not to stay...

I'll take you away.

I'll be waiting.

Shinzaburo said I could

have you!

He's betrothed to your sister.

But you're infatuated with him

and it's a nuisance!

Don't do it!

- Give it back!

- No!

Do you know what

you're doing?!.

Please give it back!

Please, tell me what's going on.

I can't tell you!

I know.

It's about Shinzaburo.

You love Shinzaburo,

don't you?

And he loves you too.

Each time I meet him,

he talks of nothing but you.

When he asks, I can't help

telling him all about you.

Your favorite flowers,

your favorite foods...

your gestures...

I'm such a fool.

He's not stirred by me at all.

Not true!

Shinzaburo loves you!

That's a lie!

He wants to marryyou!

That's why I'm going to...

Tell me, sister...

...ifyou love Shinzaburo.

Yes!

I love him!

I can think of no one but him!

You should have been

the one betrothed to him.

It would have been better if

I had been married before you.

But our wedding is planned.

That's whyyou are going

to kill yourself.

That isn't so!

Ifyou kill yourself...

you'll live in

Shinzaburo's heart forever.

I won't allow it!

Suzu! Suzu!

I will live...

in Shinzaburo's heart...

Suzu!

I'm not supposed to live!

I'll go with you.

Forgive me.

Shinzaburo...

Is anyone home?

Who is it?

Is this the Hagiwara residence?

Suzu!

I'm not alone.

What are you doing here?!.

So you love me as well, Tsuyu?

Yes, since the first time we met.

I see.

I'm sorry.

I loved Tsuyu so much,

I couldn't help myself.

I didn't deceive you.

I just couldn't tell you.

It's over.

I'm fine.

I was jealous of my sister.

Now I know her feelings

foryou are stronger than mine.

You two have a strong and

fateful connection.

I've given up.

Forgive me.

I'll forgive you, ifyou

teach me how to draw.

But your father...!

Don't concern yourself.

Nothing can interfere

with us now.

Tsuyu...

We must return before the

guards notice we're gone.

At least let me go

part way with you.

We don't know who

might be watching.

Please don't speak of us

to anyone.

I understand.

Shin!

What have you locked

yourself up for?

Why don't you come out?

He's deep asleep!

I'm finished.

It doesn't look a

thing like her.

She looks much better in person.

Then I won't show it to her.

Tsuyu.

I can't help but feel nervous.

Why?

You've been confined to

your house by your father...

and your wedding

has been postponed.

I don't know when you'll

leave to your betrothed.

Let's speak to your father.

Ifwe're sincere,

he'll understand.

I want a token ofyour love.

So no matter what happens,

I'll never doubt your love.

A token...?

I don't have anything

like that here.

Tsuyu.

How about taking Shinzaburo's

life as a token?

My life?

That way, even if Shinzaburo

were to die...

you would never

be parted.

I'll give you not only my life,

but my body as well.

No, perhaps I've already

given it to you.

So, what shall I do?

Oh, I know.

I know this seems childish.

But is this acceptable?

Then it's my turn.

Now you are husband and wife.

I am the witness.

This is stronger than the vows

of husband and wife.

I have nothing to give you.

Please, won't you take me?

Tsuyu...

Where is Suzu?

I think she went out.

I've thought of nothing

but this.

Of being taken byyou.

Now you belong solely to me.

I'll never let you go.

I could consume you.

We poor people must work hard!

Don't fall!

Shin, I've brought your meal.

I'm coming in!

What's this?

You're already up.

But you've locked yourself in.

Aren't you hot?

A meal...

I don't want to eat.

Are you sick or something?

Tomozo.

- Could you look at this?

- What?

There's something on my back.

Huh?

Maggots!

Maggots!

What's going on?!.

Are you hiding something

from me?

Disgusting!

What's he up to?

Oh, no.

This is trouble.

What are you doing?!.

Hurry!

Hurry!

Well, what do you think?

He's going to die.

The sign of death is

written on his face.

That's absurd!

Shinzaburo.

I heard you had relations

with an evil spirit.

No, it wasn't a spirit.

Ifyou do such things,

she'll suck the life out ofyou...

and you will decay.

So what do you recommend?

Leave my house!

And take your talk of ghosts

and goblins with you!

The person I've been with

isn't frightening.

Then how do you explain the

maggots eating your flesh?

You have the smell of death.

That's why such worms

come to you.

The worms are waiting

foryou to die anytime.

Are you meeting her tonight,

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