1 00:00:11,533 --> 00:00:13,034 [Masashi] An Imperial conference? 2 00:00:13,118 --> 00:00:17,413 This morning, I saw vehicles driving in carrying ministers to the palace. 3 00:00:17,497 --> 00:00:21,543 The audacity of these witless geezers to bluster in unannounced. 4 00:00:21,626 --> 00:00:24,254 What is clear is their wish to place some limitations 5 00:00:24,337 --> 00:00:25,880 on the Prince and our unit. 6 00:00:25,964 --> 00:00:26,798 It's concerning. 7 00:00:27,757 --> 00:00:30,093 If the Gifted Communion has managed to infiltrate 8 00:00:30,176 --> 00:00:32,220 the highest levels of government, 9 00:00:32,303 --> 00:00:35,014 they'll be using this conference to their advantage. 10 00:00:36,141 --> 00:00:39,060 Prince Takaihito is conducting himself carefully now. 11 00:00:39,144 --> 00:00:41,312 He's sure to perform an investigation. 12 00:00:41,396 --> 00:00:42,230 Agreed. 13 00:00:42,772 --> 00:00:45,692 [tense instrumental] 14 00:00:48,778 --> 00:00:52,699 [Kiyoka] As we speak, His Highness is observing with a watchful eye. 15 00:00:53,283 --> 00:00:56,160 Yes, Prince Takaihito's "hawk eyes". 16 00:00:57,537 --> 00:01:02,000 As the Lord Keeper, I, Takakura, shall identify the traitor. 17 00:01:02,083 --> 00:01:04,294 [Takaihito] It will not be as easy as you say. 18 00:01:05,336 --> 00:01:07,255 Among the serving ministers, 19 00:01:07,338 --> 00:01:09,799 there are currently many who are not taking well 20 00:01:09,883 --> 00:01:12,218 to my assuming His Majesty's place. 21 00:01:12,302 --> 00:01:16,723 Judging traitorship merely by their animosity toward me will be challenging. 22 00:01:16,806 --> 00:01:20,226 Nevertheless, Naoshi Usui's arrival is assured. 23 00:01:20,810 --> 00:01:22,395 He will slither his way in. 24 00:01:24,063 --> 00:01:27,025 Indeed, however, that future has yet to come. 25 00:01:27,108 --> 00:01:29,068 There must be some action we can take. 26 00:01:31,070 --> 00:01:34,240 Yes, and that is precisely why, Takakura, 27 00:01:34,324 --> 00:01:36,743 you are the only one I can trust. 28 00:01:37,827 --> 00:01:39,120 Entrust it to me. 29 00:01:41,331 --> 00:01:44,500 [theme music] 30 00:03:15,008 --> 00:03:16,009 That may be so. 31 00:03:16,092 --> 00:03:19,012 But even if His Highness was abducted, I still have… 32 00:03:19,095 --> 00:03:21,305 [Takakura] The Minister of the Imperial Household. 33 00:03:21,389 --> 00:03:24,600 As expected from the leader of the anti-Takaihito faction, 34 00:03:24,684 --> 00:03:27,020 his hostility for the Prince is evident. 35 00:03:27,103 --> 00:03:28,479 I understand your concerns. 36 00:03:28,563 --> 00:03:30,314 But while these people are merely commoners, 37 00:03:30,398 --> 00:03:33,609 they are still from prestigious families known for their supernatural abilities. 38 00:03:33,693 --> 00:03:35,528 We ought to make an exception this time. 39 00:03:35,611 --> 00:03:37,280 [Takakura] The Minister of Education. 40 00:03:37,363 --> 00:03:41,200 Always lobbying for the budget to not be allocated to the military. 41 00:03:41,284 --> 00:03:43,036 [man] You mentioned the Usuba. 42 00:03:43,745 --> 00:03:45,496 I should like to see their ability for… 43 00:03:45,580 --> 00:03:47,498 [Takakura] The Minister of Communications. 44 00:03:47,582 --> 00:03:49,917 He supposedly intends to side with us. 45 00:03:50,001 --> 00:03:54,630 But behaving in that manner leaves gaps open for the enemy to exploit. 46 00:03:54,714 --> 00:03:57,300 -There is always an impact… -[Takakura] The Army Minister. 47 00:03:57,383 --> 00:04:00,136 He leads the cabinet's faction against supernatural abilities. 48 00:04:00,219 --> 00:04:02,138 Nonsense. You mustn't be careless. 49 00:04:02,221 --> 00:04:03,556 [Takakura] The Navy Minister. 50 00:04:03,639 --> 00:04:06,642 Full of animosity towards the Army Minister. 51 00:04:06,726 --> 00:04:09,270 And always distracted by power struggles. 52 00:04:10,271 --> 00:04:12,523 He never sees things for what they are. 53 00:04:13,024 --> 00:04:17,403 Regardless, supernatural abilities are antiquated now. 54 00:04:17,487 --> 00:04:20,948 These days, we have cutting-edge weaponry developed with science. 55 00:04:21,032 --> 00:04:25,953 This Gifted Communion simply cannot compete with an army as strong as ours. 56 00:04:26,037 --> 00:04:27,205 [scoffing] 57 00:04:27,288 --> 00:04:29,582 For someone who just made the critical error of 58 00:04:29,665 --> 00:04:31,209 allowing the Emperor's abduction, 59 00:04:31,292 --> 00:04:33,211 I must say, that is quite the claim. 60 00:04:33,294 --> 00:04:36,756 The Imperial Palace's security is under army jurisdiction. 61 00:04:36,839 --> 00:04:38,716 A liability, if you ask me. 62 00:04:38,800 --> 00:04:40,593 How dare you say this! 63 00:04:40,676 --> 00:04:44,347 If I'm not mistaken, it was your navy that requested more guards 64 00:04:44,430 --> 00:04:47,225 after you held that preposterous annual naval review! 65 00:04:47,308 --> 00:04:49,519 Your vanity left us understaffed! 66 00:04:49,602 --> 00:04:51,104 Why, I oughta… 67 00:04:51,813 --> 00:04:52,814 [sighs] 68 00:04:52,897 --> 00:04:55,858 We are playing right into the hands of the Gifted Communion. 69 00:04:55,942 --> 00:04:57,443 [Army Minister] Lord Keeper Takakura. 70 00:04:58,194 --> 00:05:00,279 You seem to have thoughts to share. 71 00:05:00,363 --> 00:05:02,281 You received your role at a young age, 72 00:05:02,365 --> 00:05:05,201 and now you've even garnered the favor of his highness. 73 00:05:05,952 --> 00:05:08,871 I would be most obliged if I could hear your opinion. 74 00:05:09,455 --> 00:05:11,374 This is no laughing matter. 75 00:05:11,457 --> 00:05:12,875 [Minster of Education] Now, now, everyone. 76 00:05:12,959 --> 00:05:14,877 Lord Privy Seal Takakura is right. 77 00:05:14,961 --> 00:05:16,504 Let's not fight amongst ourselves. 78 00:05:16,587 --> 00:05:17,755 The Gifted Communion is 79 00:05:17,839 --> 00:05:20,633 a dangerous, unknown organization that requires caution. 80 00:05:20,716 --> 00:05:25,346 Should we not take this opportunity to unite under the command of His Highness? 81 00:05:25,430 --> 00:05:26,597 [ministers murmuring] 82 00:05:26,681 --> 00:05:28,474 [man] That's a good point. 83 00:05:28,558 --> 00:05:31,144 [Takaihito] I have listened carefully to your thoughts. 84 00:05:31,227 --> 00:05:33,104 I will push this measure forward 85 00:05:33,187 --> 00:05:37,150 without unanimous consent, and for that, I apologize. 86 00:05:37,233 --> 00:05:41,612 However, to change the future for the better will require far more 87 00:05:41,696 --> 00:05:44,240 than merely revealing the details and facts. 88 00:05:45,241 --> 00:05:47,660 Surely you all have your reservations. 89 00:05:48,327 --> 00:05:50,204 Even so, regarding this matter, 90 00:05:50,288 --> 00:05:53,666 our strategy will be to fortify the defenses at the palace. 91 00:05:54,333 --> 00:05:56,919 That is the best we can do for the time being. 92 00:05:57,003 --> 00:05:59,589 Concentrate our defenses in one place. 93 00:06:07,763 --> 00:06:08,931 It's Miyo. 94 00:06:09,015 --> 00:06:10,391 Did you call for me? 95 00:06:10,474 --> 00:06:11,726 [Hazuki] Come in. 96 00:06:16,022 --> 00:06:17,064 [gasps] 97 00:06:18,024 --> 00:06:21,444 There she is, our lovely leading lady of the evening. 98 00:06:21,527 --> 00:06:24,071 Come on, don't just stand there. Sit with us. 99 00:06:24,697 --> 00:06:26,449 O-okay. 100 00:06:27,658 --> 00:06:30,828 [soft, pleasant instrumental] 101 00:06:30,912 --> 00:06:32,622 [clearing throat] 102 00:06:32,705 --> 00:06:37,335 Now then, given that we will all be living under the same roof for a while, 103 00:06:37,418 --> 00:06:42,131 I have gathered all of us here tonight to have a bit of fun together. 104 00:06:42,215 --> 00:06:44,258 You know, just us girls. 105 00:06:44,926 --> 00:06:46,594 And it will be called… 106 00:06:46,677 --> 00:06:47,845 Ladies' Night! 107 00:06:48,596 --> 00:06:49,639 Ladies' Night? 108 00:06:50,681 --> 00:06:52,975 You may speak whatever comes to mind. 109 00:06:53,643 --> 00:06:57,355 What's more, you are welcome to call me Miss Takako if you would like to. 110 00:06:57,438 --> 00:06:58,856 [chuckling] 111 00:06:58,940 --> 00:07:01,275 Yes, yes, welcome Lady Takako. 112 00:07:01,359 --> 00:07:03,027 Please do enjoy yourself tonight. 113 00:07:03,903 --> 00:07:06,989 Also, we have one more special guest attending. 114 00:07:07,073 --> 00:07:08,491 We have another guest? 115 00:07:18,334 --> 00:07:20,503 Hello, Miyo. Good evening. 116 00:07:20,586 --> 00:07:22,505 [gasps] Is that you, Kaoruko? 117 00:07:22,588 --> 00:07:24,757 Since she's in the old capital now, 118 00:07:24,840 --> 00:07:27,843 she'll be joining us remotely with a little bit of magic. 119 00:07:28,636 --> 00:07:30,513 Hold on, are you drinking already? 120 00:07:30,596 --> 00:07:34,350 Yes, I'm Kaoruko Jinnouchi and I'm already drinking. 121 00:07:35,059 --> 00:07:37,979 My, my, we've yet to pour our first drink. 122 00:07:39,105 --> 00:07:42,024 [Yurie] Well then, shall we join her and get started? 123 00:07:42,108 --> 00:07:46,988 Now, Kiyoka was very insistent that we not get his precious fiancée drunk. 124 00:07:47,071 --> 00:07:49,865 So Miyo, instead of alcohol, here you go. 125 00:07:52,159 --> 00:07:56,122 All right, here's to a most wonderful Ladies' Night. 126 00:07:56,205 --> 00:07:57,290 Cheers, everyone! 127 00:07:57,999 --> 00:07:59,333 [all] Cheers! 128 00:07:59,417 --> 00:08:03,462 [all laughing] 129 00:08:04,880 --> 00:08:07,717 Well back then, I was still the taller one 130 00:08:07,800 --> 00:08:10,678 between my brother Kiyoka and I, if you'd believe it. 131 00:08:10,761 --> 00:08:16,601 [Miyo] Big Sister prepared this entire party to help me feel more at ease. 132 00:08:18,311 --> 00:08:21,480 I feel so completely and utterly blessed. 133 00:08:25,985 --> 00:08:27,445 -[Takaihito snoring] -[Hazuki] Oh my, 134 00:08:27,528 --> 00:08:31,657 just when things were getting good, Lady Takako has fallen asleep. 135 00:08:31,741 --> 00:08:33,951 [Miyo] She did do some heavy drinking after all. 136 00:08:34,660 --> 00:08:37,455 Well, then I shall excuse myself now and head on to bed. 137 00:08:38,122 --> 00:08:39,457 Sleep well, Yurie. 138 00:08:41,417 --> 00:08:42,710 Ah, that's right, 139 00:08:42,793 --> 00:08:44,545 there was something I wanted to ask 140 00:08:44,629 --> 00:08:46,213 -our Kaoruko. -[Kaoruko] Hm? 141 00:08:46,297 --> 00:08:48,716 Kaoruko dear, how are things with you and Godo? 142 00:08:48,799 --> 00:08:50,343 [spluttering] 143 00:08:50,426 --> 00:08:52,720 Wh-what are you-- W-why would you ask me that? 144 00:08:52,803 --> 00:08:56,557 I am merely asking what your thoughts are on Mr. Godo, 145 00:08:56,641 --> 00:08:58,601 -as a man I mean. -[Miyo gasping] 146 00:08:58,684 --> 00:09:00,227 What? I don't-- 147 00:09:00,311 --> 00:09:02,313 I don't have any thoughts like that at all. 148 00:09:02,396 --> 00:09:05,232 He's just my senior and I have respect for him. 149 00:09:05,816 --> 00:09:06,776 Really? 150 00:09:06,859 --> 00:09:08,611 You know, between us girls, 151 00:09:08,694 --> 00:09:11,781 I'll admit that while he does have a little bit of a shallow side, 152 00:09:11,864 --> 00:09:13,282 he is really handsome 153 00:09:13,366 --> 00:09:15,951 and he's also quite successful on the squad, 154 00:09:16,035 --> 00:09:17,745 so I thought you two'd get along. 155 00:09:17,828 --> 00:09:20,373 What I think of Mr. Godo doesn't matter anyway. 156 00:09:21,082 --> 00:09:22,249 What do you mean? 157 00:09:22,333 --> 00:09:25,628 Romance is not something I'm looking for right now. 158 00:09:25,711 --> 00:09:27,755 What? Why ever not? 159 00:09:27,838 --> 00:09:31,258 Because being in love, it's just like drinking alcohol. 160 00:09:31,842 --> 00:09:33,386 It is pleasant while you're drunk, 161 00:09:33,469 --> 00:09:37,014 but it's easy to lose track of yourself in the process. 162 00:09:37,098 --> 00:09:40,601 The other person's feelings are also a factor, and what's more, 163 00:09:40,685 --> 00:09:42,853 love made me aware of a weak side of myself. 164 00:09:45,648 --> 00:09:47,608 So love is… frightening. 165 00:09:48,859 --> 00:09:50,319 Frightening, indeed. 166 00:09:50,945 --> 00:09:54,448 I think I understand what Kaoruko is saying. 167 00:09:55,366 --> 00:09:56,534 You too, Miyo? 168 00:09:57,702 --> 00:10:02,039 Oh, I was just-- I-- what I mean is, I'm also frightened. 169 00:10:02,123 --> 00:10:06,544 Love is a feeling of attachment towards someone else, and… 170 00:10:06,627 --> 00:10:09,922 and I know that those feelings can change people. 171 00:10:15,511 --> 00:10:18,180 I have a few years on you, so let me share some advice. 172 00:10:18,264 --> 00:10:19,390 [Miyo & Kaoruko] Huh? 173 00:10:20,516 --> 00:10:23,436 [Hazuki] You are aware that I'm divorced, right? 174 00:10:23,519 --> 00:10:27,356 [Kaoruko] Right, and your ex-husband is General Okaito? 175 00:10:28,232 --> 00:10:30,568 I am at peace with it now, but, uh… 176 00:10:30,651 --> 00:10:33,070 I had many regrets back then. 177 00:10:33,154 --> 00:10:36,198 After all, well, we were truly in love. 178 00:10:36,866 --> 00:10:37,700 Huh? 179 00:10:37,783 --> 00:10:38,617 Huh? 180 00:10:39,869 --> 00:10:42,621 Wasn't it that you got divorced after a big fight? 181 00:10:43,205 --> 00:10:44,081 Yes, that's right. 182 00:10:44,165 --> 00:10:46,959 We were distracted by the perceptions of others. 183 00:10:47,042 --> 00:10:49,754 We made selfish assumptions, we were stubborn. 184 00:10:50,254 --> 00:10:52,715 It all feels so insignificant now. 185 00:10:52,798 --> 00:10:55,634 I wasn't able to say something as simple as, you matter to me, 186 00:10:55,718 --> 00:10:57,303 and before I knew it… 187 00:10:58,053 --> 00:11:00,055 we had reached the point of no return. 188 00:11:01,056 --> 00:11:02,224 I was foolish. 189 00:11:05,186 --> 00:11:08,230 My point, dear, is that to stay close to someone, 190 00:11:08,314 --> 00:11:09,857 you must communicate your love 191 00:11:09,940 --> 00:11:12,610 and create a bond with them that is unbreakable. 192 00:11:14,069 --> 00:11:16,489 Our lifetimes are very short, Miyo. 193 00:11:16,572 --> 00:11:18,949 We cannot afford the luxury of fear. 194 00:11:22,161 --> 00:11:22,995 [gasps] 195 00:11:23,078 --> 00:11:25,331 So take faith and forge on ahead. 196 00:11:26,248 --> 00:11:29,543 This is the advice your flawed sister has for you. 197 00:11:31,754 --> 00:11:33,172 Yes, well, I… 198 00:11:33,255 --> 00:11:35,382 -[Kaoruko] Exactly! -Huh? 199 00:11:35,466 --> 00:11:38,177 I, for one, am cheering on the both of you. 200 00:11:38,802 --> 00:11:44,141 I want you, the Commander, and Miyo to all live a lifetime of happiness… 201 00:11:44,225 --> 00:11:46,018 Well, goodness me. 202 00:11:46,101 --> 00:11:47,686 Thank you for staying up this late. 203 00:11:47,770 --> 00:11:48,979 Get some rest, darling. 204 00:11:49,605 --> 00:11:51,315 Good night to you, too. 205 00:11:55,027 --> 00:11:57,029 Kaoruko is a good one, isn't she? 206 00:11:57,112 --> 00:11:58,030 Yes, she is. 207 00:11:58,614 --> 00:12:00,658 I'm very proud to call her my friend. 208 00:12:09,250 --> 00:12:11,919 [Takaihito] I outdid myself drinking this evening. 209 00:12:12,002 --> 00:12:13,170 Huh? 210 00:12:13,254 --> 00:12:15,881 This was a night very well spent indeed. 211 00:12:15,965 --> 00:12:18,801 And now I have the privilege of speaking with you at leisure. 212 00:12:19,385 --> 00:12:20,636 Did you need something? 213 00:12:20,719 --> 00:12:22,429 [Takaihito] Not particularly, no. 214 00:12:22,513 --> 00:12:25,766 But it is nice to know that we have similar abilities. 215 00:12:25,849 --> 00:12:30,312 You understand that the gift of revelation is both a blessing and a curse. 216 00:12:30,396 --> 00:12:33,148 As we can see fragments of the future, 217 00:12:33,232 --> 00:12:36,819 a stone thrown into the water causes merely a tremor. 218 00:12:37,403 --> 00:12:40,864 And those who can draw meaning from the resulting ripples are few. 219 00:12:42,408 --> 00:12:45,995 We who know the future must wrestle with loneliness. 220 00:12:46,912 --> 00:12:48,539 Loneliness? 221 00:12:48,622 --> 00:12:52,334 If one does not face their overwhelming power alone, 222 00:12:52,418 --> 00:12:54,712 one cannot fulfill their duty. 223 00:12:55,838 --> 00:12:57,172 Miyo Saimori. 224 00:12:57,256 --> 00:12:58,507 -Yes? -Tell me, 225 00:12:58,591 --> 00:13:00,301 do you happen to like snow? 226 00:13:00,384 --> 00:13:02,344 Do I like snow, Your Highness? 227 00:13:02,428 --> 00:13:03,971 There was a time I liked it. 228 00:13:04,763 --> 00:13:07,016 I recall that as a child, whenever it snowed, 229 00:13:07,099 --> 00:13:09,727 I would gleefully run to the garden to play. 230 00:13:10,311 --> 00:13:14,231 But these days, I can no longer find any joy in it. 231 00:13:14,315 --> 00:13:15,816 [gasps] 232 00:13:15,899 --> 00:13:18,235 Did something bad happen, your highness? 233 00:13:18,819 --> 00:13:19,653 [Takaihito] Yes. 234 00:13:23,991 --> 00:13:26,744 Thrown into disarray by the winter snow, 235 00:13:26,827 --> 00:13:29,788 cherry blossoms drop the curtain of night. 236 00:13:38,297 --> 00:13:39,340 I'll get going. 237 00:13:39,423 --> 00:13:41,550 I'm glad that we could have dinner together. 238 00:13:41,634 --> 00:13:42,801 Me too. 239 00:13:46,639 --> 00:13:48,390 [Kiyoka] Miyo, is something the matter? 240 00:13:50,142 --> 00:13:51,477 N-no, not at all. 241 00:13:52,144 --> 00:13:53,312 Tonight will be chilly. 242 00:13:53,937 --> 00:13:55,314 Please take care of yourself. 243 00:13:55,397 --> 00:13:56,940 I don't want you to catch a cold. 244 00:13:57,024 --> 00:13:58,108 Thank you. 245 00:13:59,151 --> 00:14:00,611 I'll be home before long. 246 00:14:02,154 --> 00:14:03,781 [Miyo] I'll see you when you return. 247 00:14:07,701 --> 00:14:10,579 Please, don't let it snow tonight. 248 00:14:11,622 --> 00:14:13,207 -[Arata] Miyo. -Huh? 249 00:14:14,416 --> 00:14:15,834 Mr. Arata. 250 00:14:18,921 --> 00:14:21,215 Are you feeling worried about Kudo? 251 00:14:21,298 --> 00:14:22,591 I always worry about him. 252 00:14:22,675 --> 00:14:25,511 An ability's power is said to grow stronger or weaker 253 00:14:25,594 --> 00:14:28,097 depending on the intensity of one's feelings. 254 00:14:28,180 --> 00:14:30,099 They're influenced by my feelings? 255 00:14:30,724 --> 00:14:32,101 [Arata] Yes. 256 00:14:32,184 --> 00:14:34,353 If we assume that to be true… 257 00:14:34,937 --> 00:14:38,148 your feelings can become a strong weapon one day. 258 00:14:38,232 --> 00:14:42,194 Thus, your having no recourse but to wait is at least encouraging, I imagine. 259 00:14:42,695 --> 00:14:43,612 [Miyo] Hmm. 260 00:14:44,738 --> 00:14:46,907 I see. That makes sense. 261 00:14:46,991 --> 00:14:49,076 Even still, I cannot help but wonder 262 00:14:49,159 --> 00:14:52,371 what could possibly be preventing your ability from awakening. 263 00:14:52,454 --> 00:14:53,622 I wish I knew. 264 00:14:54,456 --> 00:14:57,710 If there is something that you cannot say to Kudo, 265 00:14:57,793 --> 00:14:59,878 I can lend an ear instead. 266 00:15:03,090 --> 00:15:04,383 [Miyo gasps] 267 00:15:04,466 --> 00:15:09,013 If anything dares to trouble you, I shall be the one to destroy it. 268 00:15:11,306 --> 00:15:12,641 [gasps] 269 00:15:12,725 --> 00:15:15,394 [car approaching] 270 00:15:17,980 --> 00:15:19,398 Wait, isn't that… 271 00:15:19,481 --> 00:15:21,900 It's the private car of one of the ministers. 272 00:15:22,693 --> 00:15:26,113 They were all gathered for a meeting in the front palace earlier today. 273 00:15:26,196 --> 00:15:27,906 [Miyo] Why would they be here? 274 00:15:33,370 --> 00:15:36,040 How fortunate it is to see you here, Mr. Usuba. 275 00:15:36,623 --> 00:15:40,461 Pardon my intrusion, sir, but I presume you are the Minister of Education? 276 00:15:40,544 --> 00:15:42,546 These are the private quarters of the prince. 277 00:15:42,629 --> 00:15:43,881 Please state your business. 278 00:15:44,381 --> 00:15:46,341 My secretary lost his way, you see, 279 00:15:46,425 --> 00:15:49,303 so I'd hoped we could find someone to ask for directions. 280 00:15:49,386 --> 00:15:50,387 Right? 281 00:15:50,471 --> 00:15:52,139 Yes, I am terribly sorry. 282 00:15:53,140 --> 00:15:55,434 In that case, I advise that you turn around 283 00:15:55,517 --> 00:15:57,603 and follow the same road that brought you this way 284 00:15:57,686 --> 00:15:58,812 and promptly return home. 285 00:15:59,438 --> 00:16:00,939 Is that so? I see. 286 00:16:01,023 --> 00:16:05,527 By the way, are you faring well while locked away in the Imperial Palace? 287 00:16:05,611 --> 00:16:06,820 It must be suffocating. 288 00:16:06,904 --> 00:16:10,741 Given the current state of animosity towards those with supernatural abilities, 289 00:16:10,824 --> 00:16:13,827 some would say this treatment is more than what you deserve. 290 00:16:14,411 --> 00:16:16,622 Just what is it that you would like to say? 291 00:16:16,705 --> 00:16:17,998 Correct me if I'm wrong, 292 00:16:18,082 --> 00:16:21,293 but do the Usuba's abilities not interfere with people's psyches? 293 00:16:21,376 --> 00:16:24,088 Your powers are effective on anyone, are they not? 294 00:16:24,671 --> 00:16:25,506 Ah. 295 00:16:29,093 --> 00:16:30,511 Let me make you an offer. 296 00:16:30,594 --> 00:16:33,847 Why don't you make use of your powers in service to me? 297 00:16:33,931 --> 00:16:35,849 I must ask you to leave. 298 00:16:35,933 --> 00:16:37,684 Oh my, is this not enough? 299 00:16:37,768 --> 00:16:39,561 What a greedy young thing you are. 300 00:16:39,645 --> 00:16:40,938 In that case, I'll… 301 00:16:41,980 --> 00:16:43,232 [shouting] 302 00:16:43,315 --> 00:16:45,317 [Arata] I believe I told you to leave. 303 00:16:45,984 --> 00:16:48,612 If you endeavor to insult us any further… 304 00:16:49,988 --> 00:16:51,615 -[Takakura] Minister Hasebe! -[gasps] 305 00:16:51,698 --> 00:16:52,908 What are you doing? 306 00:16:58,705 --> 00:17:02,334 While you may be a minister, given the current climate, 307 00:17:02,417 --> 00:17:05,629 you ought to refrain from doing as you please within the palace grounds. 308 00:17:05,712 --> 00:17:07,965 How dare you speak to me this way! 309 00:17:08,048 --> 00:17:11,552 These deceitful monsters wouldn't even be in the palace in the first place 310 00:17:11,635 --> 00:17:13,262 if not for your brazen idiocy! 311 00:17:13,846 --> 00:17:15,764 You are the ones doing as you please! 312 00:17:15,848 --> 00:17:17,891 [secretary] Let us remain calm, sir. 313 00:17:17,975 --> 00:17:20,519 This getting further out of hand will spell trouble. 314 00:17:21,061 --> 00:17:22,271 [Hasebe growling] 315 00:17:25,566 --> 00:17:28,026 My apologies for the disturbance here. 316 00:17:28,110 --> 00:17:31,280 Had I not taken the wrong road, we would have avoided this. 317 00:17:31,363 --> 00:17:32,739 It's my fault. 318 00:17:32,823 --> 00:17:34,783 Again, I must ask you to leave. 319 00:17:34,867 --> 00:17:36,034 Of course, of course. 320 00:17:36,118 --> 00:17:37,119 Just as you say. 321 00:17:40,622 --> 00:17:42,541 Your efforts are appreciated. 322 00:17:45,752 --> 00:17:47,296 [secretary] Well, until next time! 323 00:17:54,845 --> 00:17:56,638 Miyo, are you all right? 324 00:17:56,722 --> 00:17:57,806 Yes, I'm fine. 325 00:17:58,640 --> 00:18:01,810 Honestly, our troubles never seem to ease, do they? 326 00:18:02,603 --> 00:18:04,021 Mr. Arata… 327 00:18:06,190 --> 00:18:09,693 My blood ran cold when I got Lord Takakura's message. 328 00:18:09,776 --> 00:18:11,570 Are you really not injured? 329 00:18:12,654 --> 00:18:14,072 I am all right. 330 00:18:14,156 --> 00:18:16,700 You needn't ask me so many times. 331 00:18:16,783 --> 00:18:18,702 I can't help but worry for you. 332 00:18:19,536 --> 00:18:20,871 Anyway, as for tonight-- 333 00:18:27,044 --> 00:18:30,422 Has my futon always been made up like this? 334 00:18:30,505 --> 00:18:32,966 This must be Prince Takaihito's doing. 335 00:18:33,550 --> 00:18:35,219 Clearly a scheme of his. 336 00:18:37,304 --> 00:18:38,680 You needn't worry. 337 00:18:38,764 --> 00:18:40,390 I will sleep on the tatami. 338 00:18:40,474 --> 00:18:41,975 You can use the futon. 339 00:18:42,893 --> 00:18:44,770 That will not do, Lord Kudo! 340 00:18:44,853 --> 00:18:47,940 If anything, I think you should sleep on the futon! 341 00:18:48,023 --> 00:18:51,276 You expect me to enjoy the cozy comforts of the bed by myself? 342 00:18:51,360 --> 00:18:53,737 Yes, I think it is much better that way. 343 00:18:53,820 --> 00:18:55,656 You-- you cannot be serious. 344 00:18:55,739 --> 00:18:56,907 I am very serious. 345 00:18:56,990 --> 00:18:58,992 If you refuse, then I'll be angry. 346 00:18:59,618 --> 00:19:03,038 And I refuse to rest if you do not use the futon. 347 00:19:13,298 --> 00:19:15,467 [Miyo] How did it turn out like this? 348 00:19:16,969 --> 00:19:18,345 [Kiyoka] Can you not sleep? 349 00:19:18,971 --> 00:19:20,264 Uh. No, I can't. 350 00:19:20,347 --> 00:19:24,768 In that case, we could talk for a little while until you fall asleep. 351 00:19:25,686 --> 00:19:27,229 Oh, okay. All right. 352 00:19:28,897 --> 00:19:31,733 [Kiyoka] Since coming here, has anything been bothering you? 353 00:19:31,817 --> 00:19:33,485 [Miyo] Oh, not at all. 354 00:19:33,568 --> 00:19:36,488 Everyone has taken such great pains to look after me. 355 00:19:37,030 --> 00:19:39,283 It makes me feel incredibly blessed. 356 00:19:40,117 --> 00:19:41,118 [Kiyoka] I see. 357 00:19:41,201 --> 00:19:43,161 Is there anything you would like to ask me? 358 00:19:44,329 --> 00:19:45,414 [Miyo] Well, um… 359 00:19:46,498 --> 00:19:48,875 Lord Kudo, has there ever been a time in your life 360 00:19:48,959 --> 00:19:50,961 when you found your job to be difficult? 361 00:19:51,878 --> 00:19:55,215 I do not believe I have ever found the work itself to be difficult. 362 00:19:55,757 --> 00:19:56,675 Not even once? 363 00:19:57,259 --> 00:19:59,261 [Kiyoka] Things connected to my military life 364 00:19:59,344 --> 00:20:01,179 have been challenging at times. 365 00:20:01,263 --> 00:20:05,934 And of course I always regret when my subordinates have fallen in battle. 366 00:20:06,685 --> 00:20:10,230 That being said, I have never once considered my role to be a burden. 367 00:20:11,523 --> 00:20:13,442 I see. I understand. 368 00:20:13,525 --> 00:20:14,609 [Kiyoka] What about you? 369 00:20:15,110 --> 00:20:17,654 It's been some months since you became my fiancée. 370 00:20:18,488 --> 00:20:19,614 Do you regret it? 371 00:20:21,908 --> 00:20:22,993 No, of course not. 372 00:20:23,076 --> 00:20:24,786 I don't regret it in the slightest. 373 00:20:27,122 --> 00:20:28,206 Is that so? 374 00:20:30,042 --> 00:20:32,085 It may be a selfish thing to ask, 375 00:20:32,169 --> 00:20:34,504 but I'd like to hear more from you. 376 00:20:34,588 --> 00:20:35,589 Your thoughts. 377 00:20:37,215 --> 00:20:38,425 Oh, well… 378 00:20:39,926 --> 00:20:42,179 Look, Lord Kudo, uh… 379 00:20:42,262 --> 00:20:43,513 Hm? 380 00:20:43,597 --> 00:20:45,140 What about feelings of romance? 381 00:20:46,558 --> 00:20:48,560 Have you ever been in love with anybody? 382 00:20:52,773 --> 00:20:53,815 Have I been in love? 383 00:20:54,816 --> 00:20:59,821 Looking back, I don't recall having any feelings of love or romance. 384 00:21:00,614 --> 00:21:02,908 But now I understand… 385 00:21:02,991 --> 00:21:05,952 that I was numbing myself to any prospect 386 00:21:06,036 --> 00:21:08,288 of reciprocating such feelings. 387 00:21:09,498 --> 00:21:14,461 Perhaps I was too afraid to take an honest look at any of the candidates. 388 00:21:14,544 --> 00:21:16,004 I see. That makes sense. 389 00:21:16,088 --> 00:21:18,465 Doing that was how you were protecting yourself. 390 00:21:20,425 --> 00:21:21,676 What about you, Miyo? 391 00:21:22,719 --> 00:21:25,013 Do you harbor any apprehensions about love? 392 00:21:26,431 --> 00:21:27,933 Lord Kudo? 393 00:21:28,016 --> 00:21:29,768 [Kiyoka] Do you not trust me? 394 00:21:29,851 --> 00:21:31,478 [gasps] That isn't-- 395 00:21:31,561 --> 00:21:32,771 [whimpers] 396 00:21:39,361 --> 00:21:40,278 [gasps] 397 00:21:40,862 --> 00:21:44,282 Miyo, please know that I'm not the man I once was. 398 00:21:44,366 --> 00:21:46,993 I am no longer afraid of my emotions. 399 00:21:47,702 --> 00:21:51,289 If possible, I wish to dig deeper than I ever have before. 400 00:21:52,374 --> 00:21:53,500 With you, Miyo. 401 00:21:53,583 --> 00:21:54,626 No one else. 402 00:21:59,381 --> 00:22:01,425 [Miyo] I-- I'm so sorry. 403 00:22:02,717 --> 00:22:03,760 It's all right. 404 00:22:03,844 --> 00:22:05,262 I'll be here when you're ready. 405 00:22:09,141 --> 00:22:10,308 Good night, Miyo. 406 00:22:13,687 --> 00:22:14,729 [Miyo] Good night. 407 00:22:25,657 --> 00:22:28,660 [outro music]