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Act 10
Episode 39: The Story That I Write
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Izumi(Later, in order to help their struggling allies, Kurou attacked the Taira clan's base.)
Benkei"Our chance should come around soon. They have started rebuilding over there. It's better to retreat around here."
Tadanobu"How about we keep pushing them like this?"
Benkei"Injured soldiers from both parties are going to come out. It'll be a mud-slinging battle."
Tsugunobu"What would you like to do, Kurou-sama?"
Kurou"Let's run away!"
Benkei"You've made a decision unusually fast. Has the alcohol effect worn off?"
Kurou"In, in any case, let's run away quickly! Right now!"
Tsugunobu"--Kurou-sama!"
*arrows shoot*
Kurou"--uh."
Tsugunobu"Aargh--."
*collapses*
Tadanobu"Brother!"
Kurou"Whoa, whoa whoa whoa whoa."
Benkei"It came from that direction."
Tadanobu"This is for injuring Brother--!"
Tsugunobu"Don't kill people as you please…"
Kurou"Do-Don't move. Your wound is pretty deep."
Tsugunobu"Are you unharmed, Kurou-sama?"
Kurou"I-I'm fine… because you covered me. We have to treat your wound right away."
Tsugunobu"This is not a big deal. Let's go."
Kurou"N-No! Don't move!"
Tsugunobu"Please take me with you. I shall go with Kurou-sama anywhere."
Kurou"I'm sure we can meet again. Until then, focus on healing your wound."
Tsugunobu"...I understand. I will surely rush to your side again, Kurou-sama."
Kurou"Why are you going this far… I'm not someone worthy of being told such a thing."
"It was all because of alcohol that I could save you at the time. If I was sober, there's no way I'd be able to move even a single step."
Yuzo(The way he portrayed the inner conflict within Kurou, who fights with the power of alcohol… That was a good performance.)
Haruto(Madoka's brother is good. It pisses me off, though.)
Benkei"...The tide has turned. Now."
Kurou"Follow me! Let's jump onto the ship!"
Tadanobu"Kurou-sama, I shall go with you!"
"Haah!"
*attacks*
Benkei"Don't be too enthusiastic. That's so unlike you."
Tadanobu"I have to play my brother's part too. I don't have any other excuse."
Benkei"So you're that kind of person?"
Tadanobu"If I don't do it, Brother will be filled with vexation to the point where he'd cut his healed abdomen."
Benkei"I see."
Tadanobu"Hya!"
*attacks*
Kurou"Tadanobu! Behind you!"
Enemy Soldier"Haah!"
*attacks*
Tadanobu"--urrgh, I can still go on!"
*attacks back*
Enemy Soldier"Aargh!"
Tadanobu"*pants* *pants*..."
Kurou"Tadanobu! Pull yourself together!"
Tadanobu"Just as I thought, this is what happens when you do something out of character."
Kurou"You'll be fine. I'll bring this to an end soon."
Tadanobu"In that case… Please let me rest for a bit…"
*collapsing sounds*
Kurou"*snores*..."
Benkei"Hey, you! Don't fall asleep!"
Kurou"Nggh!"
Benkei"Do you want to drink?"
Kurou"No, I'm good."
Benkei"Your legs are trembling, you know."
Kurou"H-Haaa!"
*attacks*
Benkei"Goodness."
Kasumi(That Masumi kid doesn't look like the type to deliver a passionate performance, but… You really should not judge a book by its cover, huh.)
(Now that I think about it, he was Sakuya-kun's partner in the RomiJuli play. I've gotta check him out!)
Izumi(Kurou tried to return to Yoritomo's side in Kamakura, expecting his brother to congratulate him on his achievement. But instead of being congratulated, he was prevented from entering Kamakura.)
Subordinate"Is this all right, My Lord?"
Yoritomo"That was a little bit too much. You may take your leave."
Subordinate"Yes!"
Yoritomo"The Minamoto clan won't be united as one if we get carried away by our brotherly feelings. If I had at least the average talent, I'd have managed to do something, but…"
"Resent me who lacks power, my brother."
Izumi(Kurou, after getting attacked in Kyoto, learned that his brother Yoritomo tried to kill him…)
Kurou"T-This must be some kind of mistake! I'm sure we'll be able to get him to understand if we talk it out!"
Benkei"Snap out of it. Your brother sees you as an eyesore. We'll get into trouble if we don't run away as soon as possible."
Kurou"B-But--."
Benkei"Do you remember what you said to me? You told me to get out and see a wider world. Is our era Kamakura-dono's era?"
Kurou"--."
Benkei"You really are no good if you don't have any alcohol, huh."
Kurou"N-No… I can't keep relying on alcohol…"
Benkei"Shut up and drink."
Kurou"Urgh--*gulps* *gulps*."
Benkei"So what are you going to do? Are you going to keep clinging on to your brother?"
Kurou"--N-No, but…"
Benkei"Is the alcohol not enough?"
Kurou"N-No, it's enough! Even my brother's feelings… I've understood that enough! I know I can't walk alongside my brother…"
Benkei"Hey, we have no time to cry here."
Kurou"...I know. I… I still have a bond that's deeper than a blood connection in me."
Benkei"That's good. Let's make our escape right away. I'll protect your back."
Kurou"I'm counting on you, Benkei."
Zen(With Hiro getting heavily involved, that Summer Troupe leader delivered a great performance.)
(Even that scriptwriter performed both his roles as a scriptwriter and an actor well.)
Izumi(As Kurou went into hiding somewhere around Kyoto, he heard news of his allies being killed. Thus, he relied on the Oshu Fujiwara clan again.)
(Yasuhira, who has become the head of the Family after Hidehira's passing, gladly welcomed Kurou with open arms.)
Yasuhira"Have you been well, Kurou-dono?"
Kurou"My apologies. I'll be in your care."
Yasuhira"Please stay here as long as you want. Kamakura-dono won't be able to reach here."
Kurou"You've grown into a fine man. I'm sorry to hear about what happened to your father."
Yasuhira"My father was also worried about you, Kurou-dono. I shall carry on his intentions."
Kurou"Thanks."
Shifuto(Heh, Kumon really looks like a Sengoku warlord. How cool.)
Reni(So he's the brother of Autumn Troupe's Juza Hyodo… His skill is far from good, but he gives an upright performance.)
(I'm sure he will continue to grow from now on.)
Yasuhira's Subordinate"If Kamakura-dono is launching an attack, we will not be able to withstand it. What are we going to do?"
Yasuhira"Despite that, I can't betray Kurou-dono."
Kurou"Tarou-dono, I don't mind if you're going to abandon me."
Yasuhira"But--."
Kurou"I will not die. Believe me."
Yasuhira"--I apologize."
Benkei"Just as I thought, fighting this number of people will be tough."
Kurou"B-Benkei, do you have any plans?"
Benkei"Don't be unreasonable. You were the one who tried to show off."
Kurou"It, it can't be--!"
Benkei"I have no choice, then. I'll take over here. You go ahead."
Kurou"Are you going to take on this number of soldiers alone? That's absurd!"
Benkei"Don't ask any questions. Just drink and go."
Kurou"No! I won't do somethin--."
Benkei"You sure are troublesome. Come on--."
Kurou"I will not drink! And that's that!"
Benkei"...This is the first time I see you doing your best while sober. Unfortunately, I will not yield either. This is the only way."
Kurou"--What are the odds of you winning?"
Benkei"Have you forgotten? I've only lost to you. Now, if you get it, go. I'll join you later."
Kurou"--Make sure you join me."
*runs*
Benkei"Your sake--Looks like you don't need it anymore."
"At first, I simply went along out of curiosity since he could change so much just by drinking sake."
"You truly showed me something interesting."
"I was wondering how far a miserable man like him could go with the power of alcohol, but he's grown."
"I initially intended to continue living while only believing in my sword, but you helped me realize that human beings are not that bad."
*unsheathes sword.*
Benkei"My name is Benkei Musashibo! Now, which one of you will give me my 1,000th piece!?"
Syu(Heh… Not bad. He gives us a thrilling performance. Both the plot and lines are also not that bad.)
(I've already felt your seriousness.)
Yoritomo"Chase him! Don't let him go!"
Kurou"Why, Brother!? Why do you--."
Yoritomo"You are gaining too many forces. In order for the Minamoto clan to unite as one, we don't need two leaders."
Kurou"--."
Yoritomo"Serve as the foundation of Minamoto's restoration. I shall turn you into a tragic hero whose story will continue to be passed down forever."
Kurou"--Ha!"
*attacks*
Yoritomo"--I see, so you're going to go against me until the end. However, I will also not give up!"
Kurou"Get out of my way! I can't afford to stop here. For the sake of my friends who are waiting for me, I will not die!"
"Hyaaa!"
*attacks*
Hiro(His one-on-one fight with Yoritomo… Shit, he did well in both the comedy and serious scenes. He's cool.)
Izumi(Running away all by himself, Kurou carried a small boat to the shoreline of the dark beach…)
Kurou"--*pants* *pants*"
Tsugunobu"I shall help you."
Kurou"--Tsugunobu, Tadanobu!"
Tsugunobu"We apologize for being late. We heard you were already killed when we were heading to Oshu…"
Tadanobu"But our brother didn't believe the rumors and insisted that there's no way Kurou-sama is dead."
Tsugunobu"Please let me fulfill my vow."
Kurou"Thank you for coming."
Tadanobu"Benkei-dono…"
Kurou"He remained at the Koronogawa House so that I could escape."
Tsugunobu"I see… Even though there are sides of him that I dislike, he is still a very loyal samurai."
Benkei"Hey, you brothers, don't just go assuming I'm dead."
Kurou"Benkei! You're safe!"
Benkei"Fortunately, I'm still alive."
Kurou"All right. Let's depart right away."
Tsugunobu"As you wish."
Benkei"Where to?"
Kurou"To a wider world beyond the faraway ocean!"
Benkei"Are you sober?"
Kurou"Yes."
Benkei"Very good. I'll follow you."
Tsugunobu"I shall accompany you wherever you go!"
Tadanobu"It can't be helped, then. We literally passed the point of no return."
Kurou"Let's go! From now on, our skills will be put to test for real!"
Izumi(As the boat that the four got on pulled out to sea, the dawn broke before long…)
Syu(I see. So it's a dawn that faces towards hope and expectations for the future. Moreover, the youth and light are shockingly bright…)
(This is the story that you wrote, Tsuzuru Minagi. It's not a story that Hakkaku-san would ever write. This is your genuine story.)
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