# E8 - Return
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**[00:05] Fumirul**
Excuse me.
**[00:06] Fumirul**
Is Munechika in?
**[00:10] Munechika**
What is it?
**[00:20] Fumirul**
I have a very important request for you.
***SIGN*** Utawarerumono
***SIGN*** Mask of Truth
**[01:56] Townspeople**
Did you hear how Her Highness drove
off a princess from another country?
**[02:01] Townspeople**
Princess Anju's amazing!
She knows how to fight, too!
**[02:04] Townspeople**
Ennakamuy's future... no,
Yamato's future is bright!
**[02:11] Kuon**
Everyone...
**[02:15] Kuon**
I'm sorry!
**[02:17] Rulutieh**
Kuon!
**[02:19] Kuon**
When you were all in terrible danger,
I went home by myself...
**[02:24] Kuon**
No, I abandoned you.
**[02:26] Kuon**
I won't make excuses for that.
**[02:28] Kuon**
But let me say this.
**[02:34] Kuon**
This time, I want to see this
through with you to the end.
**[02:49] Anju**
The medicine you helped bring
me has cured me up just fine!
**[02:53] Anju**
Thank you!
**[02:54] Atuy**
Welcome back, Kuon.
**[02:56] Atuy**
Did you have fun on your trip home?
**[02:59] Nosuri**
I'm so glad you're back! We're even
stronger now that you're here.
**[03:03] Ougi**
Sister, I believe you mean,
"It's a relief to have you here."
**[03:06] Shinonon**
Welcome back!
**[03:08] Rulutieh**
Kuon!
**[03:14] Kuon**
I'm sorry.
**[03:16] Rulutieh**
It's enough that you're back.
**[03:20] Rulutieh**
That's... That's enough for me.
**[03:31] Kuon**
I'm back, everyone!
**[03:34] Shinonon**
Welcome home!
**[03:34] Anju**
I've been waiting for you!
**[03:34] Atuy**
Welcome back!
**[03:35] Nosuri**
I'm so glad you're here!
**[03:37] Shinonon**
Shinonon was a good girl!
**[03:39] Anju**
It was really rough!
**[03:41] Shinonon**
How was your village?
**[03:44] Haku**
Nekone?
**[03:45] Atuy**
I'll go talk to Nekoyan.
**[03:48] Rulutieh/Nosuri**
Okay!
**[03:50] Haku**
Kuon...
**[03:53] Haku**
I'm glad you're back.
**[03:55] Kuon**
Oshtor...
**[04:00] Haku**
*What do I even say?*
**[04:04] Twins**
Master, it's time.
**[04:06] Kuon**
"Master"?
**[04:08] Twins**
Greetings.
**[04:09] Twins**
I'm glad to see you're doing well.
**[04:11] Kuon**
Why are they calling you...
**[04:14] Haku**
Well, you see...
**[04:16] Twins**
His last words.
**[04:17] Twins**
We were told to serve Oshtor.
**[04:21] Kuon**
Oh?
**[04:22] Nosuri**
It's a shame you weren't
just a little faster!
**[04:26] Nosuri**
You could've seen our bold
and gallant princess fighting!
**[04:31] Nosuri**
It's a real shame!
**[04:34] Anju**
I wish you could've seen me! I was unstoppable!
**[04:38] Kuon**
Unstoppable?
**[04:40] Kuon**
You mean Tuskur's...
**[04:43] Anju**
Yeah! I crushed 'er!
**[04:47] Kuon**
You did, huh?
***SIGN*** She probably doesn't want to hear about how her own country's princess lost.
**[04:54] Anju**
We can talk about things
more later! First, a feast!
**[04:58] Anju**
I must welcome the person
who saved me properly!
**[05:02] Anju**
We'll throw a *huge* party tonight!
**[05:12] Atuy**
So soft!
**[05:19] Atuy**
So pokeable!
**[05:20] Nekone**
Um, Atuy?
**[05:22] Atuy**
Yes, Nekoyan?
**[05:24] Nekone**
Why are you poking me?
**[05:26] Atuy**
Because your cheeks are so soft and pokeable!
**[05:31] Nekone**
Can't you see I'm working? Not now...
**[05:44] Nekone**
That tickles... You're tickling me!
**[05:49] Atuy**
You finally smiled.
**[05:51] Nekone**
Anyone would smile if you tickled them!
**[05:56] Twins**
Please leave.
**[05:57] Twins**
Master is resting.
**[06:00] Kuon**
I just want to talk a little.
**[06:03] Twins**
You shall not pass.
**[06:04] Twins**
We cannot let you through.
**[06:07] Haku**
What are you doing there?
**[06:10] Kuon**
O-Oshtor?
**[06:12] Haku**
I heard what sounded like arguing outside.
**[06:16] Haku**
Is something wrong?
**[06:17] Twins**
Nothing.
**[06:18] Twins**
We were just talking.
**[06:21] Haku**
You wanted to speak to me, Kuon?
**[06:24] Kuon**
Um, I...
**[06:26] Twins**
We'll make tea.
**[06:27] Twins**
Please go inside, Master.
**[06:29] Haku**
But...
**[06:31] Haku**
Kuon, why don't you join me?
**[06:40] Kuon**
S-So, actually, I've known you for a long time,
**[06:44] Kuon**
but we've never really talked, I think.
**[06:47] Haku**
I suppose that's true.
**[06:50] Haku**
*I thought they got along well enough...*
**[06:56] Haku**
Is this about Nekone?
**[06:58] Kuon**
Oh, um... I'm sorry.
**[07:02] Haku**
No, I'm sure you had your reasons.
**[07:04] Haku**
It can't be helped.
**[07:06] Kuon**
Is everyone doing okay?
**[07:09] Haku**
What? You just spoke to them all.
**[07:13] Kuon**
I mean, not that...
**[07:16] Kuon**
Were they all doing okay when I was gone?
**[07:20] Haku**
*She's not usually this nervous.*
**[07:23] Haku**
I suppose, yes.
**[07:25] Kuon**
I see...
**[07:29] Haku**
May I say something?
**[07:33] Haku**
I'm glad you're back with us.
**[07:37] Kuon**
Yeah, I think.
**[07:40] Kuon**
I'll be going. Thank you for the tea.
**[07:44] Haku**
You're sure?
**[07:45] Kuon**
Yeah. It's not like today's
the only day we can talk.
**[07:49] Kuon**
I'll see you later...
**[07:51] Kuon**
Haku.
**[07:54] Haku**
O-Of course.
**[08:03] Anju**
Tonight, we hold a banquet to celebrate the
return of Kuon, the woman who saved my life!
**[08:08] Anju**
Enjoy yourselves!
**[08:10] Nosuri**
Time to get drunk!
**[08:12] Rulutieh**
Welcome back, Kuon!
**[08:14] Kuon**
You're exaggerating, I think.
**[08:16] Ougi**
Here you go.
***SIGN*** Whoa, whoa...
**[08:18] Nosuri**
You and I are one body, one soul!
**[08:22] Ougi**
I think you mean, "We're all
in this together," my sister.
**[08:25] Kiwru**
Huh? Where's Nekone?
**[08:29] Shinonon**
Are you lonely, Kiwru?
**[08:31] Kiwru**
No, um...
**[08:33] Shinonon**
Don't worry! I'll keep you company!
**[08:37] Anju**
What's wrong?
**[08:38] Nekone**
Oh, it's nothing.
**[08:41] Atuy**
Hey, hey, Oshtor.
**[08:44] Atuy**
Can you come with me in a bit?
**[08:47] Atuy**
With Kuon, too.
**[08:54] Atuy**
Sorry.
**[08:56] Kuon**
No, it's fine.
**[08:58] Kuon**
But what are we doing out here?
**[09:01] Atuy**
I thought we could have a brawl.
**[09:04] Haku**
*A brawl?*
**[09:05] Atuy**
Oshtor, you can be the judge.
**[09:09] Kuon**
Can I ask why?
**[09:11] Atuy**
I guess to settle things, kind of?
**[09:15] Atuy**
You still feel like you're not
really welcome, don't you?
**[09:18] Kuon**
Th-That's not true...
**[09:19] Atuy**
You're not feeling guilty for
leaving without saying anything?
**[09:24] Atuy**
A fist is worth a hundred words!
**[09:27] Atuy**
When you're feeling lost, have a fistfight!
**[09:30] Atuy**
This really isn't my thing, you know.
**[09:33] Atuy**
But I want to have fun
drinking like we did before!
**[09:40] Kuon**
Well, I kind of forced you to do this, I think.
**[09:45] Atuy**
Don't let it bother you!
**[09:52] Kuon**
Looks like you're serious.
**[09:54] Atuy**
To tell the truth...
**[09:56] Atuy**
I've always wanted to fight you,
Kuon! My body's been aching for it!
**[10:06] Atuy**
And after what I saw,
I can't hold back anymore!
**[10:10] Kuon**
What did you see?
**[10:14] Atuy**
I'm so jealous!
**[10:16] Atuy**
I can't believe you were
hiding that kind of strength!
**[10:19] Atuy**
That was really mean!
**[10:27] Kuon**
If you're that insistent,
I can show you a little.
**[10:30] Kuon**
But I'm not responsible for
the consequences, I think!
**[10:38] Haku**
* That's strange... Atuy's spear,*
* Kuon's movements...*
**[10:43] Haku**
*Were they always this slow?*
**[10:46] Haku**
*Is this the power of the Akuruka?*
**[10:58] Atuy**
Great... You really are the best.
**[11:05] Atuy**
I feel so good.
**[11:08] Atuy**
So do you, right?
**[11:11] Kuon**
I suggest you focus, I think!
**[11:28] Atuy**
I wanted to fight more...
**[11:31] Kuon**
I don't think I ever want to fight you again.
***SIGN*** Episode Eight
***SIGN*** Return
**[11:37] Kuon**
Thank you, Atuy.
**[11:45] Kuon**
Nekone, can we talk?
**[11:49] Nekone**
Sister...
**[11:56] Kuon**
It's been so long since I've done this.
**[11:59] Kuon**
Since we were at the
Hakuroukaku Inn, I think?
**[12:03] Kuon**
Before, the two of us and Rulutieh
used to do this all the time, right?
**[12:07] Nekone**
Yes.
**[12:10] Kuon**
You have such pretty hair.
We need to keep it looking nice.
**[12:14] Nekone**
Yes.
**[12:15] Kuon**
Oh, I brought a present.
**[12:17] Kuon**
A beautiful hair decoration that
I think would look great on you.
**[12:21] Nekone**
A hair decoration?
**[12:26] Kuon**
Um... huh?
**[12:28] Kuon**
Where did I put it?
**[12:31] Kuon**
Maybe I left it in my room. I'll go get it.
**[12:38] Kuon**
What's wrong?
**[12:42] Nekone**
Um, nothing...
**[12:48] Kuon**
Nekone?
**[12:57] Nekone**
Will you always stay with me?
Or will you leave me?
**[13:05] Kuon**
If you want me to be here,
I'll be here forever.
**[13:10] Kuon**
I'll never disappear again.
**[13:17] Nekone**
Okay...
**[13:19] Kuon**
I'm sorry it took so long.
**[13:22] Nekone**
Sister!
**[13:23] Kuon**
I'm sorry for just disappearing.
**[13:30] Nekone**
Sister!
**[13:33] Nekone**
*My gentle sister...*
**[13:35] Nekone**
*But I stole what was precious to her.*
**[13:43] Mikazuchi**
It's a beautiful moon tonight.
**[13:47] Mikazuchi**
Haku... No, you abandoned that name.
**[13:52] Mikazuchi**
Oshtor...
**[13:54] Mikazuchi**
I'll never fight you again, will I?
**[14:02] Mikazuchi**
Life's harsh sometimes.
**[14:06] Maroro**
Haku, we always used to
drink on nights like this.
**[14:14] Maroro**
I don't want to take anyone else's life...
**[14:21] Shichirya**
Raiko, you're reading the
reports from Ennakamuy?
**[14:25] Raiko**
Yes. I don't know how they pulled it off,
but they got aid from Tuskur.
**[14:31] Shichirya**
From Tuskur? But does that mean...
**[14:34] Raiko**
I can't see Oshtor of all
people betraying his nation.
**[14:37] Raiko**
But this may give them more breathing
room than we thought they had.
**[14:41] Raiko**
Don't worry. I'll take care of it.
**[14:46] Shichirya**
What's wrong?
**[14:49] Raiko**
I thought he would've died
in that burutanta's service.
**[14:52] Shichirya**
Is he the one who you admired as a commander?
**[14:58] Raiko**
His household needed money, and sold
him to the burutanta as a plaything.
**[15:03] Shichirya**
I see.
**[15:06] Raiko**
But it's a general who determines
the success of his talented men.
**[15:10] Raiko**
Let's put him to good use.
**[15:16] Haku**
Thanks to the aid from Tuskur, and all
of your help, our drills are going well.
**[15:21] Haku**
We're finally ready.
**[15:24] Haku**
We'll advance our main forces here.
**[15:26] Kuon**
Rumoy Pass.
**[15:27] Nekone**
Yes. The artery of Yamato's trade network.
**[15:32] Nekone**
It's critical that Ennakamuy possess it.
**[15:35] Rulutieh**
Merchants have to pass through it, right?
**[15:39] Nosuri**
So it's bad if they have it?
**[15:42] Nekone**
The flow of goods to Ennakamuy would stop,
**[15:45] Nekone**
and it would be harder for
us to get reinforcements.
**[15:49] Nosuri**
Okay, so it's important. Got it.
**[15:52] Haku**
Which also means that if we hold Rumoy,
we can't be attacked from the rear.
**[15:57] Haku**
So we'll gather our forces here,
**[16:00] Haku**
and have Her Highness lead our forces
into the surrounding nations herself.
**[16:05] Haku**
By making sure all of Yamato
knows that she's alive,
**[16:08] Haku**
and that Yamato has a strong military,
**[16:10] Haku**
we can put pressure on nobles who
would prefer to stay out of this.
**[16:13] Anju**
I see! I see!
**[16:16] Ougi**
It seems we won't have the time.
**[16:19] Haku**
What is it?
**[16:20] Ougi**
A smoke signal from Rumoy.
**[16:24] Rulutieh**
No...
**[16:29] Haku**
Kiwru, do we have messengers from Rumoy yet?
**[16:31] Kiwru**
They haven't reached us yet.
***SIGN*** If they haven't had time to send messengers, things must be pretty bad.
**[16:41] Haku**
Hurry, everyone!
**[16:52] Kiwru**
We didn't make it in time?
**[16:55] Kuon**
Something's not right, I think.
**[16:59] Nosuri**
Yeah, they don't look like battle wounds.
**[17:02] Nekone**
And soldiers from both Yamato
and Ennakamuy were killed.
***SIGN*** Something attacked them while they fought?
**[17:11] Twins**
Master.
**[17:12] Twins**
We sense someone up ahead.
**[17:19] Munechika**
It's been a long time.
**[17:21] Munechika**
I haven't seen you since the capital, Oshtor.
**[17:24] Haku**
Munechika!
**[17:27] Soldiers**
There's another one over here.
**[17:28] Soldiers**
You okay?
**[17:31] Haku**
A Gaunji?
**[17:33] Munechika**
Yes. It appears to have shown up while the
court's troops were fighting Ennakamuy.
**[17:38] Munechika**
I joined the fight, but you can
see how little I accomplished.
**[17:41] Haku**
I see.
**[17:42] Haku**
Are you all right?
**[17:44] Munechika**
It'd take more than that to stop me.
**[17:47] Atuy**
Poke, poke...
**[17:48] Atuy**
How boring. She killed it herself.
**[17:53] Ougi**
But we were able to avoid being wiped out.
**[17:56] Ougi**
We were lucky.
**[17:58] Haku**
Those are from... Tuskur?
**[18:01] Munechika**
Indeed.
**[18:02] Munechika**
I was asked to serve as bodyguard
for her journey into Yamato.
**[18:10] Kuon**
Don't tell me...
**[18:13] Kuon**
No, that's impossible, I think.
**[18:26] Kiwru**
She's beautiful...
**[18:31] Fumirul**
Oh...
**[18:35] Fumirul**
Ku?
**[18:36] Haku**
"Ku"?
**[18:38] Kuon**
Is that you, Fumirul?
**[18:50] Fumirul**
Ku!
**[19:03] Kuon**
What are you doing all the way out here?
**[19:06] Fumirul**
I'm here to see to your needs!
**[19:08] Kuon**
Listen. Here, I'm just Kuon.
**[19:11] Kuon**
Do you understand?
**[19:13] Fumirul**
I do!
**[19:14] Fumirul**
Nobody can know who you really are.
**[19:21] Soldiers**
Work! Work!
**[19:23] Soldiers**
Good work.
**[19:25] Soldiers**
You okay?
**[19:27] Anju**
Munechika! Munechika!
**[19:31] Anju**
If you were safe,
why didn't you tell me sooner?
**[19:35] Munechika**
Your Highness...
**[19:37] Anju**
I was so worried!
**[19:41] Munechika**
I'm... sorry.
**[19:50] Rulutieh**
*I'm so glad...*
**[19:54] Munechika**
I'm afraid there's something I must tell you.
**[19:57] Anju**
What?
**[20:00] Munechika**
I am still a prisoner of war,
and cannot return to your side.
**[20:06] Kuon**
Anju, can I interrupt?
**[20:09] Munechika**
She allowed me to stay by her side
after I was defeated in battle
**[20:12] Munechika**
and became a prisoner.
**[20:14] Munechika**
A warrior must repay a kindness done to them.
**[20:17] Munechika**
Please understand.
**[20:19] Anju**
I see.
**[20:21] Fumirul**
Oh, you don't need to worry about that.
**[20:24] Fumirul**
You're free as of this moment.
**[20:28] Munechika**
Wait, but then...
**[20:30] Fumirul**
No, this was the plan from the start!
**[20:33] Fumirul**
In exchange...
**[20:36] Fumirul**
Let me stay here, please!
**[20:41] Anju**
Of course!
**[20:43] Munechika**
By my name as a Pillar General,
I, Munechika, shall serve Your Highness.
**[20:54] Haku**
Our plan was to advance our forces
and pressure the surrounding nations,
**[20:59] Haku**
but we'll need to change it.
**[21:01] Kiwru**
What do you mean?
**[21:03] Haku**
We can't move forces from Rumoy.
**[21:07] Haku**
That attack was a threat to Ennakamuy.
**[21:12] Nekone**
If we moved our forces,
it would be easy for them
**[21:15] Nekone**
to take Rumoy Pass, and all of Ennakamuy.
**[21:22] Haku**
But if you simply look at
the outcome of the battle,
**[21:24] Haku**
we were able to push back the
court forces attacking Rumoy.
**[21:30] Ougi**
Which means when it comes
to military might, at least,
**[21:33] Ougi**
Ennakamuy has regained its honor.
**[21:36] Atuy**
So now what?
**[21:38] Ougi**
We can engage in foreign diplomacy
without moving our army.
**[21:43] Ougi**
We'll maintain our forces here while
heading to other nations to make alliances.
***SIGN*** That'll be a dangerous journey, right?
**[21:51] Haku**
But we have no choice.
**[21:53] Kuon**
We need to decide where
we're going first, then.
**[21:59] Haku**
Rulutieh...
**[22:00] Rulutieh**
Y-Yes?
**[22:02] Haku**
How about a long-overdue return home...
**[22:05] Haku**
to your native Kujyuri?