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From the Novel by: FUJISAWA Shuhei

A Film by: KURO TSUCHI Mitsuo

Executive Producer: MATAKI Tateo

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== THE SAMURAI I LOVED == (Semishigure)

Another hot day.

Ah...

Ah.

Good morning.

Ouch ! Fuku .

Fuku ... were you bitten?

Let's see.

Stop crying.

It's harmless. Not poisonous like a cobra.

A Samurai's child shouldn't cry. It's nothing.

You should be fine.

Go home and tell your parents a snake bit you.

Yeah...

Rather worn out...

Aren't you feeling well?

Oh, I was talking about this robe. It's worn out.

Can I get a new one?

Sorry, but we can't afford it.

It may rain.

I say clear sky.

Yeah.

Point!

Yada-sempai!

Let's stop here.

I'm sorry.

You don't have to apologize.

-You got me. - No.

Don't be humble! You got strong while I was gone.

- Bunshiro, how old are you? - I'm fifteen.

Fifteen, eh?

You're definitely going to be great. I have to work hard, too.

Come on!

How often must I repeat myself?

Listen, its 'Aiuchi'. (Hit each other at the same time).

Get hit. Feel it with your body.

Yonosuke, are you listening?

Yes sir.

you won't learn unless you get hit... and feel pain!

Yonosuke, get lively!

Let's go

Bunshiro, who is that beautiful woman?

She.. is Yada-san's wife.

Yada-san's?

Let's go. That's embarrassing.

What's that? He stared at her, too.

Bunshiro. I'm starving.

Don't say that. It makes me feel really hungry.

I have money. Shall we go eat?

Yonosuke. Get lively!

Are you starving too?

I...

I...

Come on. Spit it out!

- I'm quitting the dojo. - What?

I might...

...go to Edo.

Hey. Hey.

To Edo?

I think Yonosuke should go to Edo. His swordplay is terrible.

Ippei!

I agree.

Right? You should focus on your studies.

Yonosuke, you should do well in Edo.

Well, but...

But what?

I will miss...

Miss what?

The two of you. I'll miss you.

Don't be sentimental or you won't achieve anything.

Listen, Yonosuke. Edo is a great place!

It's not small like our town. Men can pursue their dreams there.

Sentiment will quickly go away.

How do you know, Ippei? Have you ever been to Edo?

Why ask a silly question? I've never been there.

Hey, Bunshiro. Yonosuke is laughing!

Oh, Ippei.

Bunshiro, help me!

Why not jump in the water?

- You'll like it. It's not too high. - Jump in. Jump in.

- You'll like it. It's not too high. - Jump in. Jump in.

Bunshiro...!

Good morning!

Oh. Good morning.

Thanks for your help yesterday.

- Were you all right? - Yes. Thank you.

That's good. That's good.

I appreciate your kindness.

She might be an inconvenience. But, please take care of her.

Bunshiro.

- Be careful with your money. - Yes.

- Have fun. - Thank you, we will.

- Bunshiro, Yonosuke is being attacked. - What?

Yamane and his pals are jealous he's going to Edo!

Yonosuke!

- Yonosuke! - Bunshiro-san!

What a dirty play. I can't stand it!

you bastard!

Sorry.

Let's go home.

I have unexpected business. I'll be late tonight.

- Tell Toyo. - Yes.

Let's go.

It's flooding.

Where is father?

He's not home yet.

Bunshiro?

I'll go instead. I'll take father's place.

Sorry to bother you late at night! It's Bunshiro!

Sorry! I know it's late! It's Bunshiro.

Bunshiro-san

Jimbei-dono, please take me with you.

- Watch your step! - Yes!

Don't be scared! Run! Run!

- Yes, sir! - Yes, sir! - Yes, sir! - Yes, sir!

Hurry up! We'll be late! Hurry up...!

Well, let's get started!

We'll cut the dike here!

As usual, we'll dig from the outside of the bank!

Why don't you say something? Cant you hear me?

Wait a minute, please!

- Jimbei-san! We need to talk! - What is it?

- An urgent request! - Make it short!

Please cut the dike upstream at Kamo Bend!

Absurd! More than half the castle is underwater! There's no time to spare!

No... I insist!

What...? The reason being?

If we cut the dike here,

the rice fields in Kanai Village will be destroyed!

But, the land at Kamo Bend is wild,

the water would flow out to the surrounding wasteland

No rice crops will be ruined!

How many fields are there?

About... 10 'cho' (25 acres).

- It's too late. - No, there is still time!

It's only 3 cho (1/4 mile) to get to the upstream location.

Please change your mind!

If we cut off the bank

and destroyed the rice fields, the farmers wont help you any more!

P lease decide!

Very well . Everybody. listen!

We'll open up the dike at Kamo Bend!

- Let's go! - Yes!- Yes!- Yes!

Hurry up! Let's go! Let's go!

Hurry up!

Hurry up and go!

Hey, everyone! Come up on the bank! Come on!

Hurry up!

- Hurry up! - Onto the bank!

Onto the bank

Help!

- Father! - Take my hand.

- Are you alright? - Yes, father.

Good.

What is it?

- Happy New Year. - Fuku-san

- Mother, I'm home. - Welcome back.

I saw Fuku at the gate. What brought her here?

She came to borrow rice .

I can't stand Mrs. Koyanagi's boldness. She goes...

"Do you have any Miso?", "Soy sauce?", "Can I borrow some money?" and so on.

But she's never returned them .

I feel sorry for Fuku san.

She must have been embarrassed.

Coming to borrow rice on New Year's Day, you know?

Gee.

You 're starving. right?

I How did you know ?

Can't you think about something else?

What else could I think about?

Mother Bunshiro!

As I said... I think Sukezaemon...

...might be allowed to return tomorrow .

What are you talking about?

He said your father is under suspicion

and was detained by inspectors.

Under suspicion?

I heard a horrible story.

The clan had a dispute over who would be the lord's successor.

The lord's heir

Sukezaemon... was...

allegedly involved.

Can't believe it!

Excuse me, but is my father the only one being held?

No. Three from the Fushin-gumi. I don't know how many all together.

But I heard the detainees would be sent to Ryuko Temple tonight.

That's basically it.

So. Sukezaemon... may not...

...be home tonight.

I think they are mistaken.

Don't you get it?

Never see Bunshiro san again!

I feel sorry for them .

but we won't see our neighbors... any more.

I' m here to see Maki Sukezaemon.

Good.

Enter.

We are about to open visitation.

To keep it simple, one visitor per family, please.

What to talk about and what to avoid are up to you .

But I advise you to be brief

because the time is limited.

Also. don't raise your voice or shout.

Could I ask you a question?

I am Sekiguchi Shinsaku 's father!

I would like to know why my son has to perform Hara-Kiri...?

If you know the reason.

A n official verdict will be delivered to each family later on.

along with the reason this gentleman wants to hear.

For now, I can't say if the detainees will be sentenced to Seppuku...

But. if so!

However. when you see them .

keep in mind that Seppuku ...

...is a possibility .

Are you alright?

Yes.

You must be shocked to hear about the incident.

I' m sorry.

Father.

What?

What has happened? Tell me, please...!

The details ...

...will come out later.

But I did nothing to be ashamed of!

I did it not for desire.

but for duty .

I will be labeled...

...a traitor by the clan.

You and your mother will have a hard time.

But Bunshiro.

your father acted with honor.

Keep that...

for yourself

Yes.

I had a chance to speak with Yada Sakunojo.

He said you're the best young swordsman at the dojo.

Keep at it.

Maki Sukezaemon Your time is up.

Take care of Toyo.

I' m hungry.

You saw him in private

That's right.

Did you talk to him?

Do you want to cry?

If you do. go ahead.

I don't mind.

I had many more things to say.

but I didn't think to say them while I was with my father.

That's how things go.

W e are born to regret things.

I should have said how much I respected him .

and not to worry about my mother.

I' ll take care of her.

For raising me... with the utmost dedication,

Thank you so much. ..

Father.

I can't believe that the clan is returning the dead...

...in the middle of the day!

I wonder if they know how to make an offering of incense1

Pickup should be arranged either at dawn or after dark!

You 're Maki Bunshiro

Yes.

- Ippei, watch where you're walking. - Alright.

- It's here. - Here?

It' s just terrible .

I can't believe the clan has provided such a filthy shelter.

They must be crazy!

Help yourself. These buns are really good.

I learned some details .

You know that it...

was about the succession dispute, don't you?

Yeah.

There were two family factions.

Your dad happened to be on the side that lost.

It wasn't his desire but, to fulfill his duty.

So he had to commit Hara Kiri.

It' s not fair.

Whose faction was he in?

Chief Elder, Yokoyama Matasuke-sama.

Do you want to know who led the other side?

Well?

Who?

Don't even think about revenge.

Who is it?

Satomura Sanai sama.

The Vice Elder?

Chief Elder. now .

I see.

Father's I Tara Kiri was forced by...

Satomura Sanai.

Fuku ! What is it? is something wrong?

is Bunshiro sama...?

Bunshiro ? What about him?

is he home?

No, he's not. He went to the dojo.

Fuku?

I' m home.

Did you see Fuku?

Fuku ? Koyanagi Fuku san. you know .

She's just left. I thought you'd run into her.

She came to v visit?

She said she must go to Edo on short notice and came to say goodbye.

To Edo?

She said she would leave tomorrow .

It's because she got a job at the inner palace.

Hey.

You look well. Bunshiro.

But it' s strange.

a traitor's son living the good life.

The clan was too lenient with you .

After what your father did. they should

have cut ties.

Or forced you to commit Hara Kiri.

Will you excuse me? I've got to go.

Hey!

Fuku ...

Fuku .

Fuku, what are you doing? Come on, let's go.

Maki Bunshiro!

Inukai Toyoma!

Bow in.

Begin!

'Ippon'...! (Point) Match over!

Inukai Hiyoma's swordsmanship is deadly.

But don't be fooled.

Come hit me.

It's okay. Hit me with the wooden sword.

Use your mind's eye.

Bunshiro Mother.

Wait Yes.

You had a caller.

I did?

You were asked...

to pay a visit the day after tomorrow... to Satomura-san

Satomura ? The Chief Elder wants to see me?

What do you think is going on?

According to your story.

Satomura sama had caused Sukezaemon to commit Hara Kiri.

What does he want now ?

Maki Bunshiro san is here.

- Bring him. - Yes, sir.

Come closer.

Closer.

I, Maki bunshiro, have come in response to your invitation.

You may raise your face .

So you are Sukezaemon's son.

What a muscular young fellow .

Children grow fast.

Unlike us old men who have little time left.

I am Satomura.

This is Chief Inspector Ogata Kumaki .

I asked you to come today because I have something to tell you.

The Ometsuke (Chief Inspector) is here as a witness.

Listen carefully.

Maki Bunshiro's stipend will be restored.

and he shall serve as local Crop Inspector.

What's wrong?

Did you think. ..

you'd be asked to break ties or perform Hara-Kiri...?

Are you displeased?

Oh. no...

I' m really grateful.

Could that be Bunshiro san?

Bunshiro san. it is you !

Oh. you've become a handsome man!

I could hardly recognize you .

I haven't seen you in a long time.

- Did you come to see Koyanagi-sama? - Yes.

I was appointed crop inspector.

and will be patrolling the rice fields around here.

I stopped by to say hello.

W ell . I' m sorry.

but Koyanagi-sama no longer lives here

Koyanagi-sama received a big promotion.

Do you know about Fuku?

Do you know she went to Edo?

Yes. I heard about it.

The lord wanted Fuku to be his concubine.

Koyanagi-sama will be more successful.

The rice field's soil has become like clay.

I can't wait for the harvest.

Yes.

Have you settled into your new job?

Yes. I have.

Anyway, you remind me of your father.

Aoki-san, did you know my father?

He was my Dojo 'Sempai' (senior).

He was really nice to me.

- Welcome back. - Hi. I'm home.

You have visitors, I mean unexpected visitors.

Huh?

You 're late...

So. it' s you . Ippei.

Don't say...

I was expecting an unexpected visitor, you know.

Yonosuke?

Hello...

When? When did you come back?

Yesterday. I moved back yesterday.

Does that mean that you've graduated and left Edo for good?

That's right.

I've completed my studies.

That's great! Good job!

No big deal

- Right. That's not all, you know? - Huh?

Yonosuke came back to become an associate professor at Sanseikan!

- Really? - Isn't that great?

That's enough. Ippei.

You've also grown while I was gone!

In my case. I just put some height.

No, no! Ippei, I'm talking about you as a man.

I can tell when I see you .

I can't believe it.

He must have learned how to say nice things in Edo.

Right. Yonosuke would cry easily but, now he's a flatterer.

W ell . excuse me...

Bunshiro, do you often come here?

No. It' s my first time.

Actually, it's my first time visiting this kind of place...

Come on.

Have you ... in Edo?

Don't ask me a silly question!

Say which direction!

This way, is Akebono-ro, Kakuhei and Daikoku-ya.

This way its Wakamatsu-ya, Tsubaki-ya and Hitachi-ya!

That's a fanciful tale Can I take it seriously?

Sure. you can.

No kidding. No kidding.

I' m not kidding.

Hey. Bunshiro!

Running from your enemy?

I've just settled in my job!

I don't want to get in trouble by going to a brothel.

I' m going home. too.

Oh boy.

Okay. I' ll go alone!

Don't I heard you're getting married soon.

Behave yourself!

I said I'd go. And I mean it!

I have news about Fuku-sama, our lord's new concubine.

She's your childhood friend.

That's right.

I heard you two... were in love?

Stop kidding. Hey!

- Ippei told me so. - Ippei did?

That is wrong... I can't believe he said that!

I see.

In that case, I guess you don't want to hear about her.

What do you mean?

If you're interested I'll tell you what I've heard in Edo.

Is it... good news or, bad news?

Well ...

it' s bad news.

Ofuku sama had a miscarriage.

She got pregnant by the lord. but...

Hey. what's wrong?

Bunshiro...

W as she sick?

No . I don't think she was.

Do you know Ofune sama?

No .

She is our lord's bedmate.

She has tremendous power.

Actually, she masterminded the recent family trouble.

She joined hands with Satomura Sanai.

She desperately want her child to be the successor.

There was a rumor that Ofuku sama's miscarriage...

was somehow caused by Ofune sama.

She doesn't want anyone to get pregnant by the lord.

She says her Matsunojo will do.

Yonosuke .

What?

Let's stay out.

For what? Sake or women?

I don't care.

Let's go.

I want...

to drink it all away.

All right. I' ll come along.

Are you scared?

It' s your first time. isn't it?

You stink.

What's wrong?

I' m sorry.

- What's wrong with you? - I'm sorry!

- Let's go upstream and check. - Yes, sir.

Chief Elder!

You must be Aoki Magozo.

- Yes, I am. - Good. See you.

Aoki san. who's that man?

Yokoyama Matasuke sama.

I He was your father's superior.

This is Maki Sukezaemon's son Remember I talked about him before?

How do you do. I' m Tojiro.

I' m Maki Bunshiro.

I heard you organized the effort to save my father from performing Hara-Kiri.

- Thank you so much. - Not at all.

Your father had saved ten cho of rice fields in Kanai Village.

The whole village owed him .

Sixteen Sixteen.

Twenty .

Yonosuke, how far do you want to go?

Ofuku sama is back home Did you know?

She traveled in secret so that Satomura wouldn't know .

Do you know Keyaki Villa?

The lord's villa near Kanai.

Ofuku sama is there with her attendants.

Also...

What is it?

I heard she is pregnant again.

By the lord?

How may I help you?

I'm the crop inspector. Please be at ease.

Do you know this place?

Yes. It' s the lord's vacation home.

I thought you were looking inside the house.

No . that's not true.

I was just watching the beautiful zelkova serratas.

Hey. just a minute.

I' d rather you didn't tell anyone

about this incident Do you understand?

You mean about the three of you?

Everything you saw today.

All right.

Can I ask your name and rank, just in case?

Gokata shitsu (Crop Inspector) Maki Bunshiro.

Anything wrong?

No . sir.

You've got quite a tan.

You really look well .

Maybe it' s a perfect job for you .

Thank you for the tea.

Oh. I heard that you ...

received certification from Ishiguri Yazaemon's Dojo.

Yes.

I' m glad to hear that.

By the way.

do you know of Ofuku-sama who is our lord's concubine?

Yes. I do.

Do you also know she is home.

and that she delivered his baby at Keyaki Villa?

As a matter of fact. ..

the baby is causing trouble .

Right now, Ofune-sama's child Matsunojo-sama...

is expected to succeed the lord, and everything looks fine.

However, we've heard that another possible heir had been born.

They're about to start shaking up the clan...

as you can already tell from ...

the recent assassination cases.

Anyway, swear you won't breathe a word...

of what I am about to tell you .

Yes.

Go to Keyaki Villa...

and kidnap the baby.

Maki, Yes?

You owe me a favor. Right?

Regaining the stipend and position...

for your family isn't something...

easily forgotten. is it?

It' s a trap.

I agree with Ippei.

Bunshiro. can't you refuse?

I can't refuse Don't you see the point?

If he said no, they would threaten his family.

They already have.

There is nothing I can do.

But, if you obeyed your life would be in danger.

I will obey but, I'm not going to walk into a trap.

What will you do?

As soon as I get the baby.

I' ll take him over to Yokoyama sama's house.

and disclose everything to him .

I see.

I can't think of anything else.

Sounds like a good idea.

Bunshiro, are you going to do it alone?

I' ll come.

Thanks for the offer but, you have a family.

Why don't I...? I'm still single.

You guys...

Thanks it means a lot to me that you offered.

Bunshiro. Where are you going?

W ell . I have a meeting.

It' s already late.

Yes.

Well, be careful. It hasn't been safe lately.

Yes.

Mother.

Yes...?

See you later.

Ippei!

Aren't you hungry?

Buddy...

I will die with you . Two of us...

Three of us!

Yonosuke .

Let's go.

I' m sorry. He didn't listen to me.

Yonosuke . it' s very risky .

I realize that I' m no good.

Yonosuke . you are great!

You did a good job.

Let us take care of the rest.

Excuse me ! Excuse me! Excuse me!

I know it's late but, this is urgent!

Please open the gate and let us get in!

P lease.

Bunshiro!

No one may enter here. But, what's the matter?

Please tell Ofuku sama that Maki Bunshiro urgently needs to see her!

How would I know you're Maki, Bunshiro?

I met you at this villa about a year ago.

I introduced myself as Gokatahitsu Maki Bunshiro.

You must remember the incident.

Maki . get closer.

Bunshiro. Please raise your face .

It has been a long time.

Ofuku sama...

Thank you .

I' m glad to see that you are well .

P lease make yourself at home.

How is your mother?

She's gotten old . but is still well .

I' m glad to hear that.

Owada dono.

Yes!

It' s good to see you again.

My lady!

Do you have a family?

I married last year. I have one child.

W ell . two soon.

Good. Good.

Bunshiro. do you have any...

...children?

Still ...

Still what?

I' m afraid I' m still single .

Well. Maki .

Why are you here? You said its urgent

I must make a strange request. Please do not be alarmed.

Ofuku-sama's child is in danger. I'd like to take custody of him.

Oh. my..!

isogai. what do you think?

Normally, I would reject it as an unfounded rumor.

But, our lord said beware of Satomura.

You mean the lord is also suspicious of him?

That's correct.

That's what we are here for.

Isogai dono!

Intruders have broken in!

These men may be with them !

Don't be fooled. Isogai dono...

We're friends of Ofuku sama! Please believe me!

Isogai. it's just as Bunshiro says!

What shall we do?

There's a Kanai Village official that I trust named Tojiro.

Tojiro?

He can provide shelter to you .

Take Ofuku and her child and go there.

W e will come later.

P lease find a way out.

We'll take care of the intruders.

- Right! Let's go! - Sir! -Sir!

How many are there?

Several dozen.

We need swords Bring all your swords!

Bunshiro. tell me...

have you ever killed a man?

No . never.

Bunshiro.

They're here.

Where is the concubine?

Concubine ? Who are you talking about?

Where is Ofuku sama?

No one lives here by that name.

Maki Bunshiro! That's a lie.

Are you going to betray the Elder?

You've revealed yourself.

Ippei, watch out. They're Satomura's men.

I am really shocked at Chief Elder Satomura.

He planned kill us all from the very beginning.

Bunshiro Sorry about that.

Watch your step.

Michi Yes.

I killed a man.

Ippei. are you alright?

How about you?

Easy.

It' s just these two.

There's one more.

Withdraw ! Withdraw !

Tojiro dono...

Good to see you .

Everyone's safe. They're in the back room.

I really appreciate your help .

It' s alright.

W ash up and change clothes.

You can borrow mine Thank you ...

W e must reach Yokoyama sama's first.

I just hope we can get there safely.

It's also likely to expect enemy ambushes

at various spots between Kanai and our lord's palace.

It' s going to be dangerous.

We'll fight our way.

That would be really hard. It's not like 5 or 10 men.

- Maki, here, sit. - Thank you.

It' s five of us.

No . four.

Owada is done.

Bunshiro. I' m fine.

I' ll come with you .

Thank you . but no thank you .

You did a good job.

If we have to fight, we have to keep...

women and children away from an attack.

Boy. oh boy. Are we stuck.

You just want to avoid going through the castle gates?

That's right.

Then. how about using a boat?

Boat? Yes.

Goroku is a boatman from Kanai Village.

He catches fish on the Goken River.

and sometimes delivers things to the castle .

Have you sailed this boat at night before?

Yes, I've done it for patients in need of medical attention.

Besides, I could easily sail it with my eyes closed...

since I go up and down the river all the time.

is that right?

Sir, why don't you put out the lantern?

Look at that.

- Keep a sharp eye... - Yes, sir.

Face down.

I saw something moving.

Where ? Under the cherry tree.

Hey. who are you?

I' m no one to be suspicious of!

I' m an associate professor at Sansuikan.

I' m Shimazaki Yonosuke and I saw a woman and child with a samurai!

Catch them ! What? Where?

- Gonroku, c'mon now. - Yes, yes!

I don't see them .

Maybe they're hiding.

Could be seen clearly.

Yonosuke .

Sorry, guys. I was wrong. They went that way.

That way?

- Let me go. - I can't wait.

Oh. Maki .

Are you going home?

Yes. sir.

That's a good idea. I'll take care of the rest. Don't worry.

Thank you very much.

But behave prudently. Do you understand?

Yes. sir.

You did a good job.

There is even a twist to the story.

Excuse me I'd like to see the Chief Elder.

Just a minute!

Hey. it' s me. Maki Bunshiro!

I didn't cut him .

See to him .

You thought I was just a child .

But you were wrong.

Innocent people died but, I also had to save my own life.

Men were killed to satisfy your won selfish interests!

That's wrong.

They died for the clan.

Silence !

I' m fed up with your pitiful excuses!

It sounds like you wouldn't understand those who were killed.

How they would have felt when they died.

How they would have felt...

How they would have felt...

would have been something like that.

Good bye.

I would like to write you a letter...

Fortunately, my child Chiyomaru has been chosen as successor...

and the adoption is taking place...

I'm very happy for him...

It'll soon be a year since the lord passed away...

In order to get rid of earthly cares and turmoil...

I've decided to become a nun...

I'll leave for Byakuren-in Temple this fall...

However, I still have one wish in the world...

I would like to see you one more time...

I will be at Minoura today...

Nothing would make me happier than being able to see you...

But, its alright if you can't make it...

I decided to write a letter in the event that you could make it...

From Fuku to Bunshiro-sama.

It' s good to see you again.

Bunshiro san.

I was going to give up waiting.

Ofuku sama.

I' m Fuku .

Call me... Fuku .

A lot of things have happened, right?

A lot of things have surely happened.

In your letter you said you would take the veil at Byakuren-in Temple.

Yes. I will cut my hair this fall .

In that case...

Bunshiro san.

Bunshiro-san, do you have children?

I have two.

Boys or girls?

I have a son and a daughter.

So we each have children.

That's right.

Bunshiro san.

I just wish

I was your children's mother...

and you were my son's father.

I deeply regret...

that I am not.

I he day before leaving for Edo...

I visited your house.

Do you remember?

Yes. I do.

I didn't want to go to Edo.

I wanted to ask your mother...

for permission to marry you .

So I went to your house.

But.

I couldn't talk about it.

I still remember walking home crying...

after the sunset.

Do yo recall the incident on this finger?

A snake bit it

I recall it very well .

I wouldn't forget it.

Even if I tried to do so.

I would never forget it.

Bunshiro san.

Fuku .

Fuku .

Subtitles Revised by: venom10463@yahoo.com

ICHIKAWA Somegoro

KIMURA Yoshino

IMADA Koji

FUKAW A Ryo

ISHIDA Takuya SATSUKAWA Aimi HISANO Masahiro

Theme Song "Kazaguruma" (Toy Windmill) by Hitoto Yo

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