13 - Like a Flame

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    Overwhelmed by the new government army,
    which was armed with the latest weaponry,
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    the Shinsengumi suffered heavy losses.
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    The Battle of Toba-Fushimi showed them the arrival of a new era.
SIGN    January, the Year 1868
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    January, the year 1868.
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    The Shinsengumi returned to Edo,
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    staying at Kamaya in Shinagawa.
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    Tea is ready, Hijikata-san.
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    Hijikata-san, I'm coming in.
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    Hijikata-san has been too busy to eat for days.
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    Every day, he looks more and more exhausted.
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    Hijikata-san, why don't you get some rest?
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    You look pale.
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    Don't tell me what to do.
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    -Vice-Commander!
    -What is it?
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    I received word from the government official we were to meet today.
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    He's asking us to reschedule for another day.
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    What?!
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    I need him to hear me out today, or it's hopeless!
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    I'm leaving!
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    Hijikata!
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    He's been working nonstop since we got back to Edo.
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    Yes.
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    The rest of the men are wondering when he has time to sleep, as much as he works.
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    He's been negotiating with the Bakufu elite each day
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    to get another shot at fighting the Satcho alliance.
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    But it's not working.
SIGN    Episode 13
    Like a Flame
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    The supreme commander fled as soon as war started...
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    This is unheard of!
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    What happens to us now?
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    We can't beat the Satcho Alliance when they have guns and we have swords.
SIGN    Please eat a little, at least.
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    Damn it all!
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    Hijikata-san?
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    Hijikata-san?
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    What? You're still up?
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    Um... is there anything I can do?
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    No. Don't ask silly questions, just go to bed.
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    But I want to help!
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    I want to help you!
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    I'm begging you... please!
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    Sheesh.
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    You want to be useful, you said?
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    Yes.
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    Do you think it's wrong to feel that way?
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    No...
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    Did you make that request out of selfishness?
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    No.
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    Everybody's risked their lives to protect me.
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    So I want to help everyone as best I can.
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    Then don't be so quick to bow your head and beg.
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    You're not asking for anything wrong.
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    Yes.
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    Well, if you insist... first go make me some tea.
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    The good stuff.
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    Yes, sir. Leave it to me!
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    Hijikata-san, you know...
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    You really are soft on Chizuru, despite what you may say.
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    Shut up.
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    You okay to be working this much?
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    I didn't ask for your opinion.
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    It's got to be hard to work during the day as a Fury.
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    Especially when you feel that bloodlust...
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    Medicine.
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    It won't do much, but maybe it'll help.
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    I don't need it.
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    A lot of us were injured in the last battle, or are now too scared to fight.
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    I'm the only one who can bring the Shinsengumi together right now.
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    I need to make sure we're ready to fight as soon as Kondo-san gets back.
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    Yeah.
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    By the way, I wanted to talk to you about Sannan-san.
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    Shortly after, the Shinsengumi set up headquarters at the Akizuki mansion.
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    Yukimura-kun.
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    Sannan-san?
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    -Is it okay for you to be here during the day?
    -Yes.
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    After this brilliant idea I had,
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    I can't sleep.
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    Brilliant idea?
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    You're an oni.
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    And oni have far greater strength and vitality than humans.
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    So your blood may be able to contain a Fury's madness.
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    What do you mean?
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    He's got the medicine to control it!
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    That's only a temporary measure, at best.
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    Your blood may be able to save us all.
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    I'm not saying I'll kill you.
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    I just need a little blood...
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    What are you doing, Sannan-san?
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    Hijikata, if we wish to draw out the full power of the Furies,
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    we need a way to contain the madness.
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    And you're going to make her bleed for that?
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    I just want a little of her blood.
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    The battles we're about to face will be even tougher than before.
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    But you would refuse to allow her to shed a single drop of blood?
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    That's not the issue.
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    Very well. I'll withdraw for today.
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    But soon you'll understand, now that you're a Fury.
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    Sannan-san, you're not using the Shinsengumi as an excuse
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    to get your hands on her blood for yourself, are you?
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    No, I'm only thinking about what's best for the Shinsengumi.
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    You okay?
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    Yes, thank you very much.
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    Avoid going out at night.
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    Apparently, Sannan-san has been going on night patrol a lot.
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    I don't know if it's his doing,
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    but there's been an increase in random killings in Edo.
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    So do you know that this Fury has been going on "patrols" where he kills innocent people?
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    So what Kimigiku-san said was...
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    The Shinsengumi can't ignore this, either.
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    We need to deal with it at some point.
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    I see...
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    Are you really okay?
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    I told you that I don't need your concern.
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    Hijikata-san!
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    Hijikata-san...
SIGN    Ishida Medicinal Powder
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    You sure you shouldn't be in bed?
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    Chizuru-chan?
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    I'm surprised you made it here.
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    Saito-san said he was going to stand guard in Ueno, and brought me here.
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    How are you doing?
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    Apparently, the silver bullets
    are slowing my recovery.
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    How is everyone?
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    They're working hard. Especially Hijikata-san.
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    He's working day and night,
    doing his job and Kondo-san's.
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    If my wounds healed, I could...
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    I'm only good for killing.
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    If I can't do that anymore, I can't stay by Kondo-san's side.
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    First, you need to get better.
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    Here you go.
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    Yeah, it's good.
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    Thank you.
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    Hijikata-san said he liked it too.
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    Sorry for worrying you.
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    I never thought being away from the battlefield could be so frustrating.
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    Have you recovered?
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    Yes. As you can see.
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    I'm glad to hear that...
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    Now, let's move on to our plan of action.
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    The shogunate has given us the order to go to Kofu Castle as the Koyo Pacification Unit.
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    We'll intercept the Satcho Alliance there!
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    The shogun has already give us two cannons, artillery, and funds.
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    If the mission is successful, we'll be given Kofu Castle as well!
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    We'll have to give it our all, right?
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    Hey, Kondo-san.
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    Who told us to go protect Kofu?
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    Katsu Awanokami. Why do you ask?
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    Katsu, huh? He hates war, I've heard.
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    Why is he being so generous
    and giving us cannons and funding?
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    Tokugawa himself seems eager
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    to get along with the new government.
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    This Katsu guy should be the same, right?
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    It's true. The war situation doesn't look good.
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    So Shogun Yoshinobu is being subservient to the new government army.
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    But if he sees we can defend Kofu castle,
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    he'll realize we have a chance to win and dedicate himself to the war.
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    And it's not a question of whether we can win or not.
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    The shogun recognized that we have the strength to defend Kofu.
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    And I was granted the title of Junior Elder, too.
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    In other words, I'm a daimyo!
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    I will welcome all those who achieve great things in this battle as my retainers!
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    Give it your all!
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    I am a captain of the Shinsengumi.
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    But I have no intention of being your retainer.
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    Saito, what do you think?
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    I will obey the wishes of the commander and vice-commander.
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    Anyway, let's recruit more men for the battle against the new government army.
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    The Shogunate will send reinforcements
    if we can hold Kofu Castle.
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    And about the reputation of Katsu Awanokami...
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    As much as he hates war, I'm sure he understands that some things are inevitable.
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    I admit you have a opint there.
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    We must prepare for battle.
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    And one more thing.
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    The Furies will remain on standby.
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    Why?
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    The Shinsengumi won't be the only soldiers in Kofu.
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    There'll be others. And we can't let them see you.
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    -But…
    -Calm down. The war's just begun.
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    Now, make preparations to head to Kofu immediately.
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    I'm counting on all of you.
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    Dismissed!
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    I don't know why he thinks it matters that he's a daimyo.
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    It's not like the word "daimyo" means anything these days.
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    Kondo-san was once the owner of a small dojo.
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    Yes.
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    But he was never arrogant or haughty.
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    That's why I've stayed by his side.
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    But now...
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    Yeah. And now he's sending us to Kofu Castle?
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    He wants us all to live in a castle?
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    But right now we'll just have to believe in him.
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    Yeah.
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    Everyone's awake already.
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    Hey, you're awake early, Chizuru.
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    Why are you dressed like that?
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    Hijikata-san's orders.
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    We must all wear Western clothes unless we absolutely can't bear it.
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    Sheesh... it feels like I'm wearing nothing at all.
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    Heisuke-kun, too!
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    You look like a different person!
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    And these are too tight.
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    Our enemies are all wearing western clothes.
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    This is probably better for fighting a western-style war.
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    Yeah, it'll be easier when we're firing guns.
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    I just don't get these button things, though.
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    My collar's so tight.
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    Western clothes use buttons
    instead of an obi to hold everything...
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    -Hey! Stop it!
    -Heisuke, I don't have a spot to grab you anymore!
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    Saito-san!
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    Saito-san, you seem to have extra buttons.
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    I think this is how it's made.
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    Excuse me.
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    Look, there are two holes on each side.
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    I think you put the buttons
    where they don't belong.
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    I'll fix it later.
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    Sorry! If you don't mind, it's fine!
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    What? Is there something that doesn't fit?
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    No. It's not that. Did you cut your hair?
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    Yes.
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    It looks very good on you.
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    Is everyone ready?
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    Huh?
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    Kondo, you're not wearing western clothing?
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    No, those foreign clothes seem suffocating.
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    A samurai needs to have a hakama and a katana.
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    You should stay like that.
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    Sit in our camp and look strong.
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    Your mere presence will give our men strength.
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    You think so?
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    And what's that?
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    It's Souji's.
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    I asked them to make it for him so he could fight when he returns.
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    I see.
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    I'm sure it will look great on Okita-san.
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    Chizuru, I'd like to leave you here.
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    But I can't leave you with the Furies.
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    -And besides, Kazama might attack.
    -Right.
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    While we're on the road, obey my orders.
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    -Understood?
    -Yes.
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    The Koyo Pacification Unit is about to depart!
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    The Shinsengumi departed for Kofu as the Koyo Pacification Unit.
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    Are you insane? We can't fight them with these numbers!
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    If you are a samurai, value your name, not your life!
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    I'll be back.
    
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    Have faith in me and wait.
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    Don't you dare die.
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