1 00:00:38,100 --> 00:00:42,200 In feudal times, the Shoguns and great lords had chefs. 2 00:00:42,310 --> 00:00:46,470 They were samurai members of the 'bushi' warrior class. 3 00:00:47,850 --> 00:00:54,450 Trading swords for kitchen knives, these men served their masters. 4 00:00:54,850 --> 00:01:00,550 They were fondly mocked as 'kitchen samurai'. 5 00:01:05,430 --> 00:01:09,800 "The Edo residence of the Kaga Domain" 6 00:02:04,390 --> 00:02:05,980 "The Pavilion of Lady Tei Concubine to His Lordship" 7 00:02:06,090 --> 00:02:08,530 Ma'am... 8 00:02:28,750 --> 00:02:30,580 Ginger rice porridge. 9 00:02:44,460 --> 00:02:45,430 Very good. 10 00:02:48,930 --> 00:02:52,430 It warms the body. It's good for a cold. 11 00:02:54,270 --> 00:02:56,540 Who taught you this, Haru? 12 00:02:57,510 --> 00:03:00,210 I learned it from my late mother. 13 00:03:12,490 --> 00:03:14,250 You have some, too. 14 00:03:15,660 --> 00:03:18,960 The food you make is always so good. 15 00:03:21,130 --> 00:03:29,870 A TALE OF SAMURAI COOKING-A True Love Story 16 00:03:31,680 --> 00:03:37,550 "15 years later" 17 00:03:48,690 --> 00:03:54,060 "Maeda Yoshinori, 6th Lord of Kaga" 18 00:04:30,900 --> 00:04:33,740 Haru, eat something. 19 00:04:36,510 --> 00:04:40,670 See? You'll love this food. 20 00:04:41,810 --> 00:04:43,610 May l? 21 00:04:44,350 --> 00:04:45,440 In that case... 22 00:04:46,320 --> 00:04:47,180 Haru! 23 00:04:49,020 --> 00:04:50,990 Restrain yourself. 24 00:04:51,090 --> 00:04:53,960 That's why your husband divorced you. 25 00:04:54,690 --> 00:04:58,150 Let's have no more of that, Hamaji. 26 00:04:58,460 --> 00:05:00,760 She's heard enough already. 27 00:05:01,230 --> 00:05:03,830 You spoil her, Milady. 28 00:05:04,100 --> 00:05:09,700 Married out of Lord Kaga's household and back within a year! 29 00:05:10,380 --> 00:05:12,400 It shames us all. 30 00:05:45,710 --> 00:05:47,580 Very fine indeed! 31 00:06:03,760 --> 00:06:07,290 Well acted, Otsuki. You are much improved. 32 00:06:07,930 --> 00:06:10,960 A pale imitation of the real thing, sir. 33 00:06:12,040 --> 00:06:15,800 It was a fine idea of yours 34 00:06:15,910 --> 00:06:17,430 to thus commemorate my late father. 35 00:06:18,910 --> 00:06:22,350 An excursion by boat would have been too expensive. 36 00:06:22,980 --> 00:06:25,310 I have no choice this year. 37 00:06:25,580 --> 00:06:26,450 Yes. sir. 38 00:06:27,320 --> 00:06:29,750 We have one more entertainment for you. 39 00:06:30,160 --> 00:06:32,280 Oh? What is it? 40 00:06:34,390 --> 00:06:36,920 Funaki, come forward. 41 00:06:51,540 --> 00:06:54,600 Dennai Funaki, of Your Lordship's kitchen. 42 00:06:59,750 --> 00:07:00,810 Soup? 43 00:07:01,420 --> 00:07:02,480 Let's see. 44 00:07:09,030 --> 00:07:09,990 Excellent! 45 00:07:10,900 --> 00:07:12,120 This is crane? 46 00:07:12,830 --> 00:07:18,030 It is 'mock crane'. Funaki made it. 47 00:07:19,400 --> 00:07:20,670 'Mock crane', is it? 48 00:07:23,640 --> 00:07:25,080 Everyone! 49 00:07:26,810 --> 00:07:31,910 This is 'mock crane'from the kitchen samurai of Kaga. 50 00:07:32,720 --> 00:07:37,050 As the name suggests, it tastes like crane but is not. 51 00:07:38,390 --> 00:07:41,790 A prize to whoever can say what it is. 52 00:07:51,670 --> 00:07:54,400 Well? Can anyone say? 53 00:07:54,940 --> 00:07:56,910 Pheasant, perhaps? 54 00:07:57,810 --> 00:08:00,180 I believe it is tofu. 55 00:08:01,580 --> 00:08:04,170 I think it's venison. 56 00:08:04,520 --> 00:08:05,380 Well? 57 00:08:07,720 --> 00:08:10,780 Dried fish flavored with tamari soy sauce. 58 00:08:11,690 --> 00:08:14,280 You figured it out, Tei? 59 00:08:15,090 --> 00:08:16,820 It wasn't me. 60 00:08:17,260 --> 00:08:20,060 It was Haru, my maid. 61 00:08:20,230 --> 00:08:21,820 Your maid? 62 00:08:24,740 --> 00:08:27,500 Interesting. Let's have her speak. 63 00:08:48,590 --> 00:08:54,430 This is dried yellowtail, sliced, and boiled in sake. 64 00:08:55,000 --> 00:08:57,800 The stock is kelp and sweet sake. 65 00:08:58,270 --> 00:09:02,540 The soy is a light sauce from around Tatsuno. 66 00:09:03,810 --> 00:09:04,710 Well? 67 00:09:06,210 --> 00:09:07,700 Funaki? 68 00:09:07,810 --> 00:09:10,280 Oh, excuse me. 69 00:09:10,780 --> 00:09:13,250 It is as the maid says. 70 00:09:14,690 --> 00:09:17,350 You appear shocked. 71 00:09:18,420 --> 00:09:20,580 But I'm impressed! 72 00:09:21,160 --> 00:09:24,560 She's tweaked the nose of Kaga's kitchen samurai! 73 00:09:34,610 --> 00:09:37,840 A marriage proposal? For me? 74 00:09:40,250 --> 00:09:43,210 Sir Dennai came to ask this morning. 75 00:09:43,680 --> 00:09:45,170 Who? 76 00:09:45,280 --> 00:09:48,510 The 'mock crane' chef. Remember his name. 77 00:09:51,020 --> 00:09:55,190 He strongly wishes you to marry his son. 78 00:09:55,890 --> 00:09:57,690 That can't be true! 79 00:09:57,800 --> 00:09:59,490 Yes, it can. 80 00:09:59,660 --> 00:10:02,190 His family is not wealthy... 81 00:10:02,300 --> 00:10:07,000 ...but they are a distinguished line of chefs to the lords of Kaga. 82 00:10:07,510 --> 00:10:12,270 As head of the family, he is one of the greatest chefs in the land. 83 00:10:12,440 --> 00:10:15,680 You could not wish for a better house. 84 00:10:16,780 --> 00:10:20,010 But I've been married once. 85 00:10:20,420 --> 00:10:23,720 We of course told him you had been sent back. 86 00:10:24,760 --> 00:10:25,850 And? 87 00:10:26,930 --> 00:10:30,020 He said he will lay down the law to his son. 88 00:10:32,300 --> 00:10:36,500 You understand taste. He wants a bride who can cook. 89 00:10:36,840 --> 00:10:41,430 He serves at the Kaga residence. His name is Yasunobu. 90 00:10:41,670 --> 00:10:43,500 This year he is 23. 91 00:10:44,410 --> 00:10:45,770 23?! 92 00:10:46,540 --> 00:10:49,040 He's four years younger than I am! 93 00:10:52,380 --> 00:10:55,180 Please give him a polite 'no'. 94 00:10:57,120 --> 00:11:05,830 Haru, I think it would be best if you married and had children. 95 00:11:06,560 --> 00:11:09,160 You said that last time. 96 00:11:13,710 --> 00:11:20,110 I would be happy to spend my life in your service, Milady. 97 00:11:21,650 --> 00:11:24,080 I ask that you grant me that. 98 00:11:39,360 --> 00:11:40,560 Miss Haru... 99 00:11:43,330 --> 00:11:44,800 Sir Dennai? 100 00:11:45,370 --> 00:11:46,700 Excuse my intrusion. 101 00:11:47,140 --> 00:11:49,040 What can I do for you? 102 00:11:50,580 --> 00:11:56,170 I'm embarrassed to ask. but would you teach me something? 103 00:11:57,020 --> 00:11:58,070 Me? 104 00:11:58,180 --> 00:11:59,210 Yes. 105 00:11:59,420 --> 00:12:04,220 This morning in the market I found a strange vegetable. 106 00:12:04,320 --> 00:12:07,190 I've never seen it back in Kaga. 107 00:12:10,560 --> 00:12:12,550 It oozes a sticky liquid. 108 00:12:12,960 --> 00:12:18,400 It's sticky like kinjiso spinach, but it smells like parsley. 109 00:12:19,240 --> 00:12:24,870 I thought you might know what it was. 110 00:12:26,980 --> 00:12:30,040 It's ashita parsley. 111 00:12:30,250 --> 00:12:31,680 As in 'tomorrow'? 112 00:12:31,780 --> 00:12:36,980 Pick it in the evening and it puts out new leaves overnight. 113 00:12:40,090 --> 00:12:44,120 And how would you use it? 114 00:12:44,760 --> 00:12:48,960 It comes from Hachijojima lsland, so we don't see it often. 115 00:12:49,230 --> 00:12:52,260 I've hardly ever tried to use it. 116 00:13:16,760 --> 00:13:19,360 Be careful. It's hot. 117 00:13:21,430 --> 00:13:27,270 From the aroma you'd never think this was that green vegetable. 118 00:13:28,710 --> 00:13:33,940 Not only do you have good taste buds, but you can cook. 119 00:13:34,450 --> 00:13:39,310 I wasn't wrong in wanting you to marry my son. 120 00:13:39,520 --> 00:13:41,180 Sir... 121 00:13:43,020 --> 00:13:44,420 Don't worry. 122 00:13:45,660 --> 00:13:49,890 Lady Tei has told me you've turned me down flat. 123 00:13:51,700 --> 00:13:53,530 It's a shame, though. 124 00:13:57,440 --> 00:14:01,960 Where did you learn to cook? 125 00:14:02,840 --> 00:14:08,040 My parents owned a restaurant called 'Hirazen'. I've always cooked. 126 00:14:09,450 --> 00:14:11,010 In Asakusa? 127 00:14:12,220 --> 00:14:14,310 But didn't it burn down? 128 00:14:15,690 --> 00:14:17,350 Yes. 129 00:14:18,160 --> 00:14:20,450 Right to the ground. 130 00:14:21,960 --> 00:14:26,160 I was left with no family at all. 131 00:14:26,870 --> 00:14:30,460 I was 12. I'd just started in service here. 132 00:14:34,610 --> 00:14:36,370 What a tragedy! 133 00:14:37,040 --> 00:14:40,570 That must have been very hard for you. 134 00:14:43,580 --> 00:14:49,520 I lost my eldest son two years ago. 135 00:14:53,690 --> 00:14:57,290 A good chef, and a dedicated young man. 136 00:14:58,860 --> 00:15:00,990 There was plague, and he died. 137 00:15:03,370 --> 00:15:04,600 Oh, dear... 138 00:15:06,240 --> 00:15:08,300 So your son now... 139 00:15:10,010 --> 00:15:12,530 Yasunobu, my second son. 140 00:15:13,750 --> 00:15:17,580 I'm very sorry to hear it. 141 00:15:35,530 --> 00:15:36,560 Very good! 142 00:15:39,540 --> 00:15:41,230 I can't give up. 143 00:15:48,950 --> 00:15:49,880 Miss Haru... 144 00:15:50,720 --> 00:15:51,700 Yes? 145 00:15:52,520 --> 00:15:54,990 I beg you to think again. 146 00:15:59,290 --> 00:16:03,520 I want you to come as a bride into my family. 147 00:16:03,760 --> 00:16:04,630 Please! 148 00:16:05,500 --> 00:16:09,160 I was married, but the family sent me back. 149 00:16:09,430 --> 00:16:13,530 They said I was impertinent, and was neither gentle nor meek. 150 00:16:14,210 --> 00:16:17,140 I would suit a samurai even less. 151 00:16:17,240 --> 00:16:21,300 I don't care if you're impertinent. 152 00:16:23,410 --> 00:16:27,710 Or if you're not meek, or not gentle. 153 00:16:28,350 --> 00:16:35,730 Yasunobu needs a wife with spirit and strength of will. 154 00:16:37,460 --> 00:16:38,520 Please! 155 00:16:43,940 --> 00:16:49,460 He has taken the kitchen post in place of his elder brother. 156 00:16:49,970 --> 00:16:54,930 But his heart remains with the sword. 157 00:16:56,550 --> 00:16:59,540 He will not learn the skills his duties require. 158 00:17:00,320 --> 00:17:02,480 He will not heed his mother. 159 00:17:02,890 --> 00:17:08,290 I have been here in Edo for years, so there is little I can do. 160 00:17:10,560 --> 00:17:19,940 Make that incompetent into a kitchen samurai. 161 00:17:20,870 --> 00:17:23,070 One worthy of the name. 162 00:17:23,670 --> 00:17:25,570 I could never do that. 163 00:17:26,910 --> 00:17:29,280 I know it will be hard. 164 00:17:33,080 --> 00:17:35,920 Please, save my son. 165 00:17:36,750 --> 00:17:39,420 And the Funaki family. 166 00:17:41,030 --> 00:17:42,420 I beg you! 167 00:17:42,530 --> 00:17:45,660 Sir, please! 168 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:47,260 Miss Haru! 169 00:17:48,530 --> 00:17:49,520 I beg you! 170 00:17:52,570 --> 00:17:58,840 "Kanazawa, Kaga Domain" 171 00:18:31,880 --> 00:18:33,400 Let's have a rest. 172 00:18:46,220 --> 00:18:47,160 Sadanoshin... 173 00:18:55,530 --> 00:18:58,760 Yasunobu, when does your bride arrive? 174 00:19:01,570 --> 00:19:03,870 Today, so they say. 175 00:19:06,540 --> 00:19:08,170 Then you should be home. 176 00:19:08,450 --> 00:19:10,910 Why? Mother can welcome her. 177 00:19:11,950 --> 00:19:14,380 That's a bit hard-hearted. 178 00:19:15,890 --> 00:19:21,330 It's 300 miles from Edo. At least 15 days' walk for a woman. 179 00:19:23,560 --> 00:19:25,760 I didn't ask her to come. 180 00:19:40,780 --> 00:19:43,110 You've had a long journey. 181 00:19:44,350 --> 00:19:46,180 We'll have a small ceremony tonight. 182 00:19:46,280 --> 00:19:50,190 Cleanse yourself in the bath before Yasunobu comes home. 183 00:19:51,160 --> 00:19:52,590 Thank you. 184 00:19:53,820 --> 00:19:59,130 You are not of our class. and this is your second marriage. 185 00:19:59,460 --> 00:20:02,460 I intend to pay that no heed at all. 186 00:20:05,040 --> 00:20:08,900 Some in Edo may treasure the first bonito of the season. 187 00:20:09,270 --> 00:20:13,230 Others prefer them after they swim back close to the shore. 188 00:20:17,920 --> 00:20:22,350 You have one important duty to perform for this house. 189 00:20:23,150 --> 00:20:25,050 Your husband... 190 00:20:25,160 --> 00:20:27,990 'Father', I mean, has told me. 191 00:20:28,830 --> 00:20:33,390 I want to see a healthy grandchild as quickly as possible. 192 00:20:34,730 --> 00:20:35,720 All right? 193 00:20:38,770 --> 00:20:39,740 Kiku? 194 00:20:40,300 --> 00:20:41,790 Is the bath ready? 195 00:20:42,540 --> 00:20:43,270 Kiku? 196 00:21:22,050 --> 00:21:23,240 Um... 197 00:21:29,550 --> 00:21:31,080 Yasunobu? 198 00:21:31,190 --> 00:21:33,280 Wait. I'll be done soon. 199 00:22:00,950 --> 00:22:01,980 Miss Natsu ('summer')... 200 00:22:03,650 --> 00:22:04,920 I'm Haru ('spring'). 201 00:22:08,190 --> 00:22:09,020 'Haru'. 202 00:22:10,090 --> 00:22:13,590 I'm sure you're tired. Feel free to relax. 203 00:22:15,470 --> 00:22:18,400 On the occasion of my coming to... 204 00:22:18,500 --> 00:22:20,370 Forget that formal stuff. 205 00:22:23,110 --> 00:22:25,910 I'm told you're a good cook. 206 00:22:27,910 --> 00:22:30,640 No, I'm not very good at all. 207 00:22:35,350 --> 00:22:37,950 Well, you may have impressed my father. 208 00:22:44,460 --> 00:22:48,460 But my brother's dead. 209 00:22:49,000 --> 00:22:52,400 I'm stuck to follow my father into the kitchen. 210 00:22:54,770 --> 00:22:57,370 It's the Funaki family tradition. 211 00:23:00,850 --> 00:23:05,040 And now my father has made this decision for me, too. 212 00:23:11,090 --> 00:23:16,250 Since my brother died, a grandchild is all my mother wants. 213 00:23:19,600 --> 00:23:24,060 Being in a new place will be hard, but do the best you can. 214 00:23:34,410 --> 00:23:35,780 Missus! 215 00:23:36,550 --> 00:23:39,350 I'll do this kitchen work. 216 00:23:39,450 --> 00:23:41,750 No, that's why I came. 217 00:23:41,850 --> 00:23:43,080 Um... 218 00:23:47,630 --> 00:23:49,460 That's wonderful wasabi! 219 00:23:50,800 --> 00:23:52,290 I can't let you do this! 220 00:23:52,400 --> 00:23:53,920 This is salt? 221 00:23:54,030 --> 00:23:55,560 Yes. 222 00:23:57,800 --> 00:24:00,070 Let me do this, ma'am. 223 00:24:00,170 --> 00:24:01,660 It's all right. 224 00:24:02,240 --> 00:24:03,330 Kiku... 225 00:24:05,280 --> 00:24:07,770 Peel these broad beans, please. 226 00:24:48,350 --> 00:24:51,450 So how's the new wife. Yasunobu? 227 00:24:53,420 --> 00:24:55,520 She's from the Edo residence. 228 00:24:55,630 --> 00:25:00,460 She must feel different from the tea-house girls here. 229 00:25:02,230 --> 00:25:04,220 Women are like taroes. 230 00:25:05,340 --> 00:25:06,390 What? 231 00:25:07,670 --> 00:25:12,870 Peel them and they're all the same, no matter where they're grown. 232 00:25:23,390 --> 00:25:24,880 Yasunobu! 233 00:25:25,760 --> 00:25:28,990 Is that any way to peel a taro?! 234 00:25:29,730 --> 00:25:31,060 I'm sorry. 235 00:25:35,930 --> 00:25:37,900 There's peel in this! 236 00:25:38,900 --> 00:25:42,670 What happens if that gets into the Castle Keeper's stew? 237 00:25:43,070 --> 00:25:45,270 Sorry. I slipped up. 238 00:25:46,410 --> 00:25:47,670 'Slipped up'?! 239 00:25:49,280 --> 00:25:51,250 Learn your job, will you! 240 00:25:51,880 --> 00:25:53,320 Pay attention! 241 00:26:10,830 --> 00:26:12,390 It's Haru. 242 00:26:12,740 --> 00:26:13,960 Come in. 243 00:26:30,990 --> 00:26:32,580 This is Sayo. 244 00:26:32,960 --> 00:26:37,890 She's the wife of lmai Sadanoshin, the fencing master. 245 00:26:39,830 --> 00:26:42,990 My name is Haru. I'm pleased to meet you. 246 00:26:44,900 --> 00:26:47,740 The pleasure is mine. 247 00:26:48,270 --> 00:26:50,870 She's brought a wedding gift. 248 00:26:51,640 --> 00:26:54,170 A silver incense burner! 249 00:26:54,580 --> 00:26:57,100 You thank her. too. 250 00:26:58,050 --> 00:26:59,570 Thank you very much. 251 00:27:03,120 --> 00:27:05,050 I wish you happiness. 252 00:27:06,320 --> 00:27:09,550 Please come and visit. 253 00:27:11,630 --> 00:27:13,290 Thank you. 254 00:27:18,540 --> 00:27:20,970 But it's funny how things work out. 255 00:27:21,440 --> 00:27:27,640 I never thought Yasunobu would receive a wedding gift from Sayo. 256 00:27:33,150 --> 00:27:37,250 Oh. the incense burner... 257 00:27:38,860 --> 00:27:41,350 It's perfect for the alcove. 258 00:27:41,460 --> 00:27:44,520 As if it was made to be here. 259 00:27:48,630 --> 00:27:50,330 How's that? 260 00:27:51,140 --> 00:27:52,400 See? 261 00:28:09,020 --> 00:28:10,080 Very good! 262 00:28:10,720 --> 00:28:14,090 The fish is full of flavor, and the greens are perfect. 263 00:28:14,190 --> 00:28:15,490 Right, Yasunobu? 264 00:28:18,130 --> 00:28:20,720 It's Edo taste. A bit salty. 265 00:28:20,830 --> 00:28:22,260 You think so? 266 00:28:24,500 --> 00:28:26,400 What's this? 267 00:28:26,700 --> 00:28:30,610 I mashed some broad beans and steamed them with fish paste. 268 00:28:32,080 --> 00:28:33,270 Interesting. 269 00:28:33,780 --> 00:28:35,470 Try it. 270 00:28:40,550 --> 00:28:43,880 We haven't set the menu for the next house banquet. 271 00:28:43,990 --> 00:28:46,150 We should try this. 272 00:28:49,860 --> 00:28:52,830 What is the 'house banquet'? 273 00:28:53,530 --> 00:28:56,000 We have them regularly. 274 00:28:56,100 --> 00:29:00,040 We host our relatives, and they try our food. 275 00:29:00,770 --> 00:29:05,210 They're all connoisseurs, so we learn a lot from it. 276 00:29:06,910 --> 00:29:09,880 They complain about everything we give them. 277 00:29:11,180 --> 00:29:12,380 Yasunobu! 278 00:29:12,950 --> 00:29:17,080 At this next banquet, you need to win their approval. 279 00:29:17,190 --> 00:29:20,450 You're heir to the Funaki name! 280 00:29:21,790 --> 00:29:23,230 I know that. 281 00:29:26,260 --> 00:29:29,720 Take in the rest of the sake once it's hot. 282 00:29:44,880 --> 00:29:46,710 How is everything? 283 00:29:48,650 --> 00:29:49,980 Yasunobu! 284 00:29:51,050 --> 00:29:54,720 What's wrong with this fish? It's all soggy. 285 00:29:55,290 --> 00:29:57,420 It doesn't go with the sake. 286 00:29:58,530 --> 00:30:00,720 The tofu coating's too thin. 287 00:30:01,300 --> 00:30:04,390 And you can't taste the pepper buds. 288 00:30:06,200 --> 00:30:07,930 Look at this! 289 00:30:08,370 --> 00:30:12,900 The bracken starch doesn't stick. It just drips off the yam! 290 00:30:13,010 --> 00:30:17,780 This isn't a good year for yams. 291 00:30:18,220 --> 00:30:19,770 No excuses! 292 00:30:20,750 --> 00:30:24,780 It's for your benefit that we're speaking out. 293 00:30:26,360 --> 00:30:30,260 We still have the second and third courses. 294 00:30:30,360 --> 00:30:34,300 You'll see what we can do. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. 295 00:30:39,240 --> 00:30:41,200 Hurry. 296 00:31:01,690 --> 00:31:02,950 Tami... 297 00:31:03,090 --> 00:31:04,620 Dried bonito shavings. 298 00:31:05,130 --> 00:31:06,490 -Sorry? -Quickly. 299 00:31:07,300 --> 00:31:08,090 Yes. ma'am. 300 00:31:12,240 --> 00:31:15,140 He'll never succeed his father. 301 00:31:15,640 --> 00:31:21,100 He couldn't even get work in a drinking establishment. 302 00:31:21,210 --> 00:31:24,410 You don't make a chef of a man overnight. 303 00:31:28,850 --> 00:31:30,480 Here you are. 304 00:31:35,760 --> 00:31:37,230 Here you are. 305 00:31:39,800 --> 00:31:40,790 Superb! 306 00:31:43,530 --> 00:31:47,730 Both aroma and taste. This soup is perfect! 307 00:31:47,840 --> 00:31:50,270 A truly fine broth. 308 00:31:51,210 --> 00:31:56,610 The bonito restrains the smell of the sea cucumber. 309 00:31:56,710 --> 00:31:59,410 It brings out the scent of the sea. 310 00:32:07,760 --> 00:32:09,060 Yasunobu! 311 00:32:09,890 --> 00:32:13,230 This is a dish fit to set before His Lordship. 312 00:32:16,130 --> 00:32:17,660 Thank you. 313 00:32:34,080 --> 00:32:36,180 Well done, everyone. 314 00:32:36,790 --> 00:32:39,420 Haru, you've worked hard. 315 00:32:39,890 --> 00:32:42,980 Leave the cleaning up and get some rest. 316 00:32:43,230 --> 00:32:44,780 Thank you. 317 00:32:51,170 --> 00:32:53,500 Could you take charge here? 318 00:33:03,910 --> 00:33:04,780 Haru... 319 00:33:09,190 --> 00:33:13,350 Who told you to remake my soup? 320 00:33:15,260 --> 00:33:19,660 The smell of the sea cucumber seemed too strong. 321 00:33:20,230 --> 00:33:24,170 I am fully able to realize when something smells too fishy! 322 00:33:25,970 --> 00:33:29,340 So I added some bonito shavings. 323 00:33:29,470 --> 00:33:31,370 I don't need your help. 324 00:33:33,780 --> 00:33:34,970 I'm sorry. 325 00:33:36,580 --> 00:33:38,100 Vixen! 326 00:33:40,280 --> 00:33:41,770 I apologize. 327 00:33:44,320 --> 00:33:47,520 I can't believe my own wife would interfere with my work! 328 00:33:49,760 --> 00:33:53,890 Even if it is only work for women and children. 329 00:33:55,270 --> 00:33:57,890 'Kitchen samurai'! What a joke! 330 00:34:06,380 --> 00:34:07,870 What? 331 00:34:09,410 --> 00:34:12,910 I should have told you before I fixed the soup. 332 00:34:13,520 --> 00:34:18,650 But I won't sit here and let you speak of your duty that way. 333 00:34:18,960 --> 00:34:19,980 What did you say?! 334 00:34:21,930 --> 00:34:27,190 You think of your duty as a joke, and that shows in your food. 335 00:34:28,170 --> 00:34:29,890 What would you know?! 336 00:34:30,870 --> 00:34:33,230 Don't get too proud of a bowl of soup! 337 00:34:34,440 --> 00:34:39,000 Would you care to match skills with this proud vixen? 338 00:34:39,410 --> 00:34:40,310 What? 339 00:34:40,410 --> 00:34:42,000 A competition. 340 00:34:42,710 --> 00:34:46,510 If it's woman's work, you should win easily. 341 00:34:48,020 --> 00:34:49,280 Of course. 342 00:34:49,750 --> 00:34:51,720 Let's make a bet. 343 00:34:51,820 --> 00:34:55,620 If I win, you take cooking lessons from the vixen. 344 00:34:56,790 --> 00:34:58,520 What impertinence! 345 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:04,020 Fine! If I win, you are divorced. 346 00:35:04,300 --> 00:35:06,360 You will leave this house. 347 00:35:08,770 --> 00:35:09,970 Agreed. 348 00:35:13,740 --> 00:35:14,900 Go ahead. 349 00:36:54,340 --> 00:36:55,240 There. 350 00:36:55,510 --> 00:36:57,410 Compare them. 351 00:37:34,450 --> 00:37:35,480 How? 352 00:37:37,250 --> 00:37:40,120 You cut the fish too slowly. 353 00:37:41,390 --> 00:37:43,150 The flesh crumbles. 354 00:37:43,260 --> 00:37:44,960 It absorbs too much soy. 355 00:37:45,960 --> 00:37:48,330 The taste of the fish is lost. 356 00:37:50,870 --> 00:37:56,360 I win. And a samurai is true to his word. 357 00:38:11,890 --> 00:38:14,020 Don't just swish it round. 358 00:38:14,490 --> 00:38:17,620 When you wash rice, listen to the sound it makes. 359 00:39:10,310 --> 00:39:14,150 Milady, are you well? 360 00:39:15,420 --> 00:39:19,860 It is already two months since I came to Kanazawa. 361 00:39:22,530 --> 00:39:27,190 His father calls my husband Yasunobu 'incompetent'. 362 00:39:27,300 --> 00:39:29,160 But he is a better chef than I thought. 363 00:39:30,030 --> 00:39:33,870 He learns quickly. 'Like father. Iike son,' I suppose. 364 00:39:37,540 --> 00:39:38,670 Hold still. 365 00:39:41,510 --> 00:39:45,380 He calls me a 'vixen'. 366 00:39:46,220 --> 00:39:48,710 But I don't mind. 367 00:39:49,650 --> 00:39:54,490 I am doing my best to make him a proper 'kitchen samurai'. 368 00:40:32,530 --> 00:40:34,000 A hairpin? 369 00:40:45,610 --> 00:40:48,770 Please look after yourself. 370 00:40:49,480 --> 00:40:54,420 I hope we can meet again. 371 00:40:55,220 --> 00:40:56,050 Haru. 372 00:41:02,730 --> 00:41:03,710 Hamaji? 373 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:13,090 Lady Tei... 374 00:41:15,970 --> 00:41:17,060 Otsuki? 375 00:41:18,840 --> 00:41:23,300 Forgive me. I have come by night to see you once more. 376 00:41:26,320 --> 00:41:27,280 You mustn't! 377 00:41:28,720 --> 00:41:31,310 I am ordered to return to Kaga. 378 00:41:32,890 --> 00:41:35,620 I beg to see you one more time! 379 00:41:38,730 --> 00:41:39,750 Lady Tei! 380 00:41:49,870 --> 00:41:55,830 From head to foot, there's no part of the chicken that can't be used. 381 00:41:56,310 --> 00:42:00,650 That hen doesn't lay any more, so now it will feed us. 382 00:42:07,460 --> 00:42:08,320 Haru... 383 00:42:09,190 --> 00:42:10,090 Yes? 384 00:42:10,660 --> 00:42:12,030 You kill it. 385 00:42:14,160 --> 00:42:16,130 I'll take over from there. 386 00:42:18,430 --> 00:42:19,660 You've never...? 387 00:42:20,770 --> 00:42:22,240 That's not true. 388 00:42:24,310 --> 00:42:26,540 But I don't like it. 389 00:42:27,740 --> 00:42:28,940 You can't mean that! 390 00:42:33,050 --> 00:42:34,710 It's part of cooking. 391 00:42:36,290 --> 00:42:37,120 There. 392 00:42:41,760 --> 00:42:42,990 Catch it! 393 00:42:46,800 --> 00:42:48,490 Where are you going?! 394 00:43:36,950 --> 00:43:38,040 Yasunobu! 395 00:43:45,460 --> 00:43:49,080 This is Denzo Otsuki. 396 00:43:53,160 --> 00:43:56,260 Sir, this is Yasunobu Funaki. 397 00:43:56,500 --> 00:43:58,870 A childhood friend from my dojo. 398 00:44:00,200 --> 00:44:01,670 A good swordsman. 399 00:44:03,870 --> 00:44:05,860 Then we should see him fight. 400 00:44:06,480 --> 00:44:09,910 I can't stay now, but I hope to have the chance. 401 00:44:13,950 --> 00:44:14,850 Good day. 402 00:44:22,990 --> 00:44:26,260 How do you know an important man like him? 403 00:44:27,400 --> 00:44:28,860 He's here in secret. 404 00:44:29,830 --> 00:44:30,820 The old guard... 405 00:44:31,570 --> 00:44:36,470 ...is resisting Lord Maeda's attempts to reform the Domain's finances. 406 00:44:38,040 --> 00:44:39,700 Lord Tosa's their leader. 407 00:44:40,740 --> 00:44:44,080 Otsuki was a foot soldier. His Lordship elevated. 408 00:44:44,480 --> 00:44:47,040 They don't like that. 409 00:44:47,250 --> 00:44:49,880 Lots of the old retainers are against him. 410 00:44:50,520 --> 00:44:51,450 So I've heard. 411 00:44:52,390 --> 00:44:57,220 He is quietly gathering men who agree with him. 412 00:44:57,430 --> 00:45:01,560 They will help him push through his reforms. 413 00:45:02,670 --> 00:45:04,930 So he's come to you? 414 00:45:06,270 --> 00:45:08,240 Rank means nothing to him. 415 00:45:09,410 --> 00:45:14,600 For the Domain, he will accept any man of good will. 416 00:45:16,810 --> 00:45:20,040 You should talk to him. 417 00:45:25,620 --> 00:45:26,820 Yasunobu? 418 00:45:31,830 --> 00:45:33,960 Your wife is here. 419 00:45:36,200 --> 00:45:41,570 She says you let a chicken go, and she's been looking for you. 420 00:45:41,670 --> 00:45:42,700 A chicken? 421 00:45:43,170 --> 00:45:45,400 Shall I ask her in? 422 00:45:45,510 --> 00:45:47,370 No, thank you. 423 00:45:48,410 --> 00:45:49,500 Excuse me. 424 00:45:51,410 --> 00:45:53,210 That vixen! 425 00:45:57,120 --> 00:45:58,210 'Vixen'? 426 00:46:18,780 --> 00:46:24,340 They say your taro stew was very well received. 427 00:46:25,350 --> 00:46:26,980 They were good taroes. 428 00:46:28,620 --> 00:46:32,550 It matters where they're from. Just like women, I guess. 429 00:46:33,390 --> 00:46:35,550 You've been married six months. 430 00:46:35,660 --> 00:46:38,320 Any sprouts from your Edo taro? 431 00:46:39,460 --> 00:46:40,900 Shotaro! 432 00:46:41,530 --> 00:46:43,290 You talk too much. 433 00:46:56,880 --> 00:47:00,750 So Yasunobu will be examined for promotion? 434 00:47:01,150 --> 00:47:04,140 Kageyama recommended him. 435 00:47:04,350 --> 00:47:06,750 That's wonderful! 436 00:47:06,860 --> 00:47:09,120 We have Sir Denzo to thank. 437 00:47:09,590 --> 00:47:15,830 He's opened the way for young men of low rank to be elevated. 438 00:47:16,900 --> 00:47:19,530 I haven't been promoted yet. 439 00:47:20,500 --> 00:47:25,030 The candidates have to cook with the ingredients provided. 440 00:47:25,810 --> 00:47:26,900 I'll never make it. 441 00:47:27,010 --> 00:47:28,500 Don't be silly! 442 00:47:28,610 --> 00:47:32,210 Try your best and don't let this chance go by. 443 00:47:41,820 --> 00:47:43,820 Haru, what's this? 444 00:47:44,790 --> 00:47:48,730 There wasn't enough duck, so I padded it out with wheat bran. 445 00:47:49,230 --> 00:47:52,720 Forget her cooking. Concentrate on yours. 446 00:48:26,970 --> 00:48:29,700 And now...begin! 447 00:48:52,130 --> 00:48:53,860 The young master has returned. 448 00:48:59,970 --> 00:49:01,440 Welcome home. 449 00:49:05,410 --> 00:49:06,500 Where's Mother? 450 00:49:07,110 --> 00:49:10,010 Your aunt in Kazuemachi asked her to go over. 451 00:49:11,510 --> 00:49:12,500 Too bad. 452 00:49:13,320 --> 00:49:15,410 She'd be happiest of us all. 453 00:49:15,820 --> 00:49:16,940 Well? 454 00:49:19,690 --> 00:49:22,280 They liked the duck with wheat bran. 455 00:49:23,960 --> 00:49:25,090 You did it. 456 00:49:40,210 --> 00:49:42,540 My husband says you got Yasunobu promoted. 457 00:49:42,980 --> 00:49:48,510 He's as happy as he'd be for himself about Yasunobu's fine new wife. 458 00:49:49,520 --> 00:49:53,550 'Fine new wife'? I'm nothing but a vixen. 459 00:49:54,890 --> 00:49:58,190 But Yasunobu has a good friend in your husband. 460 00:49:58,530 --> 00:50:02,590 They were boys when they first came to my father's fencing dojo. 461 00:50:05,000 --> 00:50:09,460 I'm very happy about Yasunobu's promotion, too. 462 00:50:10,870 --> 00:50:12,500 Thank you. 463 00:50:13,210 --> 00:50:14,770 No, I thank you. 464 00:50:16,610 --> 00:50:21,550 It's as if a burden has been lifted from me. 465 00:50:26,120 --> 00:50:27,820 I'll leave you here. 466 00:50:31,560 --> 00:50:35,260 This is a gift from me to all of you. 467 00:50:39,540 --> 00:50:41,090 Thank you. 468 00:50:41,500 --> 00:50:42,490 Goodbye. 469 00:51:01,660 --> 00:51:06,620 She said a burden had been lifted from her? 470 00:51:07,260 --> 00:51:10,200 Those were her words. 471 00:51:11,470 --> 00:51:13,490 I can imagine. 472 00:51:17,240 --> 00:51:21,200 You'll come to know her better as time goes on. 473 00:51:21,840 --> 00:51:25,970 You should probably know the whole story. 474 00:51:29,490 --> 00:51:33,480 Yasunobu started at the dojo when he was 9. 475 00:51:45,500 --> 00:51:48,560 Sayo was pretty and smart. 476 00:51:49,000 --> 00:51:51,970 For Yasunobu, it was love at first sight. 477 00:51:57,110 --> 00:51:58,100 Good. 478 00:51:58,880 --> 00:52:00,280 Thank you! 479 00:52:07,990 --> 00:52:11,760 They were the same age, and they got along very well. 480 00:52:14,730 --> 00:52:16,990 As an only child, 481 00:52:17,100 --> 00:52:19,360 she would marry a man who would succeed her father. 482 00:52:20,970 --> 00:52:24,700 Nothing was said, but we assumed they'd get married. 483 00:52:24,810 --> 00:52:29,070 He was our second son. so he'd take her name. 484 00:52:32,280 --> 00:52:35,110 Yasunobu threw himself into fencing. 485 00:52:40,220 --> 00:52:46,490 He had to win 'first disciple' in the autumn fencing matches. 486 00:52:46,900 --> 00:52:54,600 Then we expected he'd be adopted into her family as her husband. 487 00:52:58,570 --> 00:53:02,910 But late that summer his brother Toshiyasu got sick. 488 00:53:03,980 --> 00:53:08,110 He caught the plague and died. 489 00:53:09,890 --> 00:53:13,180 So now Yasunobu had to succeed his father. 490 00:53:14,020 --> 00:53:16,460 He argued, of course. 491 00:53:18,460 --> 00:53:21,190 Sadanoshin was his last opponent. 492 00:53:21,800 --> 00:53:26,330 He was Yasunobu's best friend. 493 00:53:40,620 --> 00:53:42,810 They seemed evenly matched. 494 00:53:43,350 --> 00:53:45,840 But then Yasunobu let down his guard. 495 00:54:00,040 --> 00:54:01,000 Cease! 496 00:54:09,710 --> 00:54:10,910 After that... 497 00:54:11,010 --> 00:54:18,150 ...he asked to succeed his father in his kitchen duty. 498 00:54:20,160 --> 00:54:27,080 Sayo and Sadanoshin were engaged very shortly afterwards. 499 00:54:32,270 --> 00:54:34,290 However, Haru, 500 00:54:37,170 --> 00:54:39,500 that's all in the past now. 501 00:54:43,250 --> 00:54:47,150 Anyway, Yasunobu should be home soon. 502 00:54:50,490 --> 00:54:55,420 Let's all have some of this. 503 00:54:56,360 --> 00:54:57,520 Kiku? 504 00:54:58,260 --> 00:54:59,350 Kiku! 505 00:55:34,030 --> 00:55:35,390 Milady... 506 00:55:36,270 --> 00:55:38,960 It has been some time since I wrote. 507 00:55:40,100 --> 00:55:42,260 Are you well? 508 00:55:43,710 --> 00:55:50,370 My husband has been promoted to the post of chef. 509 00:55:51,950 --> 00:55:58,080 His mother is delighted, and so am l. 510 00:56:03,660 --> 00:56:06,650 It has been six months since I came as a bride. 511 00:56:07,760 --> 00:56:10,200 My husband is reserved but gentle, 512 00:56:10,730 --> 00:56:14,290 and Mother treats me as a daughter. 513 00:56:15,770 --> 00:56:21,230 I am far happier than an orphan could expect. 514 00:56:24,780 --> 00:56:26,010 Delicious! 515 00:56:26,420 --> 00:56:29,210 The squash is nice this morning. 516 00:56:34,090 --> 00:56:37,860 Soon it will be winter here in Kaga. 517 00:56:38,890 --> 00:56:44,300 It will be my first northern winter. but I suppose I can stand it. 518 00:56:45,930 --> 00:56:52,530 Please look after your health and stay well. 519 00:56:53,780 --> 00:56:54,710 From Haru. 520 00:57:15,330 --> 00:57:16,390 Very good! 521 00:57:18,370 --> 00:57:23,600 Even your tea, Miss Haru, is superb. 522 00:57:23,970 --> 00:57:27,430 She's not 'Miss Haru' any more, you know. 523 00:57:27,780 --> 00:57:29,070 You're right! 524 00:57:29,380 --> 00:57:30,710 I'll start again. 525 00:57:31,580 --> 00:57:34,340 It's been a year, Haru. 526 00:57:35,580 --> 00:57:39,080 Thank you for your years of service in Edo. 527 00:57:40,590 --> 00:57:41,720 Thank you, too. 528 00:57:42,930 --> 00:57:45,620 Yasunobu's promotion is due to you. 529 00:57:46,060 --> 00:57:47,590 Well done. 530 00:57:49,230 --> 00:57:53,630 Will you have time off? When do you report to the castle? 531 00:57:54,340 --> 00:57:58,430 I'm thinking of asking for retirement. 532 00:57:59,480 --> 00:58:03,000 You? Leave the kitchen? 533 00:58:04,650 --> 00:58:07,950 Yasunobu is his own man now. 534 00:58:09,050 --> 00:58:12,650 I'm thinking of giving him my post 535 00:58:13,620 --> 00:58:17,850 and writing a book on Kaga cuisine. 536 00:58:20,500 --> 00:58:27,700 It has a huge range that starts with the food of ordinary folk. 537 00:58:29,300 --> 00:58:34,140 Its Chinese-influenced high cuisine rivals even that of Kyoto. 538 00:58:35,610 --> 00:58:39,550 Even the 'great banquet'. 539 00:58:40,020 --> 00:58:41,740 All of it. 540 00:58:42,350 --> 00:58:44,510 What's the 'great banquet'? 541 00:58:45,650 --> 00:58:50,350 Our domain is a thorn in the side of the Tokugawa shoguns. 542 00:58:51,930 --> 00:58:55,990 They want their relatives running all the major domains. 543 00:58:56,570 --> 00:59:01,590 They like to destroy any major lord who isn't related. 544 00:59:02,070 --> 00:59:08,870 So when we entertain a Tokugawa we must demonstrate loyalty. 545 00:59:09,310 --> 00:59:12,840 No expense can be spared. 546 00:59:15,620 --> 00:59:18,640 But where can Yasunobu be? 547 00:59:19,390 --> 00:59:24,830 I don't know why he's so late getting home these days. 548 00:59:25,130 --> 00:59:26,650 No matter. 549 00:59:27,860 --> 00:59:32,100 I'm pleased enough to see that Miss Haru is well. 550 00:59:33,470 --> 00:59:34,700 Father... 551 00:59:35,340 --> 00:59:37,240 It's just plain 'Haru'. 552 00:59:37,640 --> 00:59:41,540 Did I say 'Miss Haru' again? 553 00:59:42,140 --> 00:59:43,170 Did l? 554 00:59:50,350 --> 00:59:54,380 So will there be agreement to revise the pricing for rice? 555 00:59:55,160 --> 00:59:56,520 I believe so. 556 00:59:57,430 --> 01:00:01,560 Farm Commissioner Takaoka has given his informal consent. 557 01:00:02,530 --> 01:00:06,490 We'll have to infiltrate the comptroller's office. 558 01:00:10,370 --> 01:00:16,440 And Lord Maeda himself will proclaim the new sumptuary laws. 559 01:00:16,910 --> 01:00:20,870 Then His Lordship supports our ideas? 560 01:00:21,550 --> 01:00:22,410 Yes. 561 01:00:23,450 --> 01:00:27,720 But the older retainers will be against us even more. 562 01:00:28,690 --> 01:00:31,320 They're no danger to us. 563 01:00:32,090 --> 01:00:38,000 That doesn't mean their sympathizers won't try playing rough. 564 01:00:38,500 --> 01:00:43,530 Wasn't there somebody following Sir Denzo just last night? 565 01:00:45,910 --> 01:00:47,030 Have no fear! 566 01:00:47,780 --> 01:00:51,010 My sword is not just for show. 567 01:00:52,080 --> 01:00:55,810 I will defend him. 568 01:00:57,190 --> 01:01:02,590 Let us all work in our posts to reform the administration of our domain! 569 01:01:05,960 --> 01:01:08,490 Our movement is reaching its climax. 570 01:01:09,360 --> 01:01:13,700 Let us stand united and exert all our strength! 571 01:01:22,310 --> 01:01:24,710 You're still up? 572 01:01:27,650 --> 01:01:32,110 Your father told me all about the 'great banquet'. 573 01:01:32,650 --> 01:01:36,490 He's a great chef, isn't he. 574 01:01:37,530 --> 01:01:39,520 He's just a kitchen samurai. 575 01:01:41,460 --> 01:01:44,630 What do you mean? His kitchen post is... 576 01:01:44,730 --> 01:01:45,630 Enough! 577 01:01:50,070 --> 01:01:51,300 Put out the light. 578 01:02:10,730 --> 01:02:12,520 There's trouble! 579 01:02:12,630 --> 01:02:14,960 Call a doctor! It's His Lordship! 580 01:02:15,060 --> 01:02:16,860 He's ill! 581 01:02:20,240 --> 01:02:24,900 In 1745. Yoshinori Maeda died suddenly of chronic beriberi. 582 01:02:25,440 --> 01:02:32,140 He had been the main supporter of Denzo Otsuki's reforms. 583 01:02:33,920 --> 01:02:37,370 Thus began the 'Kaga Disturbance'. 584 01:02:44,360 --> 01:02:49,700 The leader of the anti-reform faction demanded Otsuki's removal. 585 01:02:49,800 --> 01:02:55,630 He was Naomi Maeda of Tosa. 586 01:02:56,570 --> 01:03:05,670 Maeda Munetoki, the new lord, accused Otsuki of creating dissent. 587 01:03:09,020 --> 01:03:18,220 He was confined to a mountain hut in the south of the domain. 588 01:03:21,230 --> 01:03:27,630 The purge of would-be reformers extended to even its lowest ranks. 589 01:03:46,220 --> 01:03:50,890 Tell Sayo to take very good care of herself. 590 01:04:07,240 --> 01:04:08,400 Goodbye. 591 01:04:09,640 --> 01:04:10,770 Take care. 592 01:04:14,450 --> 01:04:15,680 These are from Haru. 593 01:04:19,490 --> 01:04:20,950 Three of them? 594 01:04:21,490 --> 01:04:23,790 One for the baby. 595 01:04:29,030 --> 01:04:30,160 Haru... 596 01:04:32,530 --> 01:04:34,020 Thank you. 597 01:04:35,970 --> 01:04:36,870 Come on. 598 01:04:48,620 --> 01:04:49,610 Goodbye. 599 01:04:54,620 --> 01:04:59,820 Your family loses its status, and I walk free. 600 01:05:01,860 --> 01:05:05,300 I'm embarrassed to be a kitchen samurai. 601 01:05:09,100 --> 01:05:10,300 Don't be silly. 602 01:05:11,640 --> 01:05:13,870 No one's blaming you. 603 01:05:20,720 --> 01:05:22,310 It's not over. 604 01:05:24,390 --> 01:05:26,250 I'm going into hiding. 605 01:05:33,960 --> 01:05:38,870 But with Otsuki removed. the disturbance still went on. 606 01:05:39,630 --> 01:05:42,870 Munetoki, the new lord, soon died as well. 607 01:05:46,940 --> 01:05:50,840 His brother Shigehiro, still a boy. succeeded him. 608 01:05:51,310 --> 01:05:57,310 But soon. at the Edo residence. came an attempt to poison him. 609 01:05:58,750 --> 01:06:03,620 The Lord of Tosa suspected Yoshinori's concubine, Lady Tei. 610 01:06:04,160 --> 01:06:10,060 She was in hiding under the name 'Shinnyoin', a nun. 611 01:06:10,370 --> 01:06:13,490 She was arrested. 612 01:06:16,640 --> 01:06:19,730 Milady a criminal?! That can't be true. 613 01:06:20,840 --> 01:06:24,440 I happened to meet her procession on the road. 614 01:06:25,080 --> 01:06:30,070 They say she had a maid give him poison. 615 01:06:30,190 --> 01:06:31,240 Poison?! 616 01:06:32,150 --> 01:06:33,140 Why? 617 01:06:33,590 --> 01:06:40,930 If Lord Shigehiro died, her son would succeed him. 618 01:06:41,800 --> 01:06:50,760 They also say the boy's real father is Denzo Otsuki. 619 01:06:53,110 --> 01:06:57,170 It's adultery as well as conspiracy. 620 01:06:58,310 --> 01:07:02,940 How about some dong quai herb? It's good for fertility. 621 01:07:03,590 --> 01:07:05,210 What will happen to her? 622 01:07:07,560 --> 01:07:11,250 Exile, or execution. 623 01:07:11,490 --> 01:07:14,690 She's confined in the castle villa. 624 01:07:15,360 --> 01:07:19,990 I caught a glimpse of her in the palanquin. 625 01:07:20,840 --> 01:07:23,830 A beautiful older nun. 626 01:07:24,170 --> 01:07:27,010 Killing her would be a waste. 627 01:07:28,480 --> 01:07:29,440 Missus? 628 01:07:31,450 --> 01:07:33,810 How about this for diarrhea? 629 01:07:36,750 --> 01:07:43,180 I realize you're upset. She's been like a mother to you. 630 01:07:44,460 --> 01:07:51,230 But a written request to see her could be misunderstood. 631 01:07:54,400 --> 01:07:58,570 Look what happened to Sadanoshin after he joined with Otsuki... 632 01:07:58,670 --> 01:07:59,700 Mother! 633 01:08:01,410 --> 01:08:03,310 He's not a traitor. 634 01:08:03,410 --> 01:08:04,540 I know that! 635 01:08:04,650 --> 01:08:07,480 And that's all the more reason to be careful. 636 01:08:08,650 --> 01:08:11,620 It's for the family's sake. All right? 637 01:08:28,840 --> 01:08:29,830 Haru... 638 01:08:34,410 --> 01:08:36,270 I'll get the bath ready. 639 01:08:46,750 --> 01:08:48,780 I'll get you in to see her. 640 01:08:53,360 --> 01:08:55,020 But how? 641 01:08:57,470 --> 01:09:00,370 I know the man who's cooking her meals. 642 01:09:02,200 --> 01:09:04,030 I'll talk to him. 643 01:09:09,880 --> 01:09:11,440 Thank you! 644 01:09:12,980 --> 01:09:14,180 Don't thank me. 645 01:09:16,020 --> 01:09:17,640 I just don't like this. 646 01:09:27,800 --> 01:09:30,920 Excuse me. I've brought your supper. 647 01:09:32,000 --> 01:09:33,330 Come in. 648 01:09:51,550 --> 01:09:52,540 Haru! 649 01:09:58,830 --> 01:10:00,260 Milady! 650 01:10:21,450 --> 01:10:22,940 It's beautiful! 651 01:10:25,350 --> 01:10:27,410 Did you make all this? 652 01:10:28,860 --> 01:10:31,220 This is all I can do for you. 653 01:10:33,430 --> 01:10:35,330 I'm so happy you came! 654 01:10:36,970 --> 01:10:40,870 My husband arranged it. 655 01:10:43,070 --> 01:10:44,730 He must love you. 656 01:10:47,780 --> 01:10:48,670 Yes. 657 01:10:50,350 --> 01:10:52,810 He's a very kind man. 658 01:10:57,950 --> 01:10:59,750 That's good. 659 01:11:01,820 --> 01:11:04,310 I'm a dangerous criminal. 660 01:11:04,830 --> 01:11:07,820 You'd have been in trouble if you'd stayed with me. 661 01:11:07,930 --> 01:11:12,890 Those stories about you are lies. I'm sure of that. 662 01:11:14,170 --> 01:11:15,230 You're right. 663 01:11:16,140 --> 01:11:18,770 This is all cooked up by the Lord of Tosa. 664 01:11:20,740 --> 01:11:26,870 There is, however, one thing that is true. 665 01:11:31,590 --> 01:11:35,650 Otsuki and I loved each other. 666 01:11:42,330 --> 01:11:47,700 I enjoyed His Lordship's favor, and bore His Lordship's son. 667 01:11:48,940 --> 01:11:52,600 I thought I was happy enough. 668 01:11:53,680 --> 01:11:58,340 There is one thing I regret. 669 01:11:59,550 --> 01:12:05,010 I did not become the wife of the man I loved. 670 01:12:06,920 --> 01:12:10,360 I realize you may bear some burdens. 671 01:12:11,160 --> 01:12:15,930 But I envy you in your marriage. 672 01:12:18,700 --> 01:12:23,540 Sweet yubeshi! It's been years. 673 01:12:26,240 --> 01:12:30,640 I found them in town. They're from Noto. 674 01:12:32,010 --> 01:12:35,570 You scoop out yuzu orange, mix it with flour. and steam it. 675 01:12:35,780 --> 01:12:37,980 Then you hang it in the eaves all winter. 676 01:12:39,550 --> 01:12:44,180 It dries in the winter wind. and warms in the winter sun. 677 01:12:44,660 --> 01:12:48,820 By spring it's aged to perfection. 678 01:12:51,530 --> 01:12:55,400 I hope you and your husband will be like that. 679 01:12:59,710 --> 01:13:04,970 Soon after this. Denzo Otsuki took his own life. 680 01:13:05,680 --> 01:13:11,980 Then Shinnyoin died as well, still confined in the villa. 681 01:13:15,990 --> 01:13:22,920 Now Maeda Shigehiro came from Edo as the new Lord of Kaga. 682 01:13:25,330 --> 01:13:27,670 Chef to a great banquet?! 683 01:13:28,700 --> 01:13:30,970 His Lordship's investiture. 684 01:13:31,840 --> 01:13:35,970 The Lord of Tosa told me. 685 01:13:36,880 --> 01:13:43,910 To mark the new regime they're inviting Tokugawas. 686 01:13:44,920 --> 01:13:50,120 And the great lords of the neighboring domains. 687 01:13:50,320 --> 01:13:52,380 What an honor! 688 01:13:53,460 --> 01:13:57,120 This is the most important event of my life. 689 01:14:00,370 --> 01:14:06,570 Yasunobu, I would like you to assist me. 690 01:14:07,910 --> 01:14:08,900 Me? 691 01:14:09,540 --> 01:14:14,210 I will have no better chance to teach you what I know. 692 01:14:15,150 --> 01:14:16,670 Be grateful. 693 01:14:17,120 --> 01:14:19,050 Make sure you do well. 694 01:14:23,160 --> 01:14:25,020 I don't want to do it. 695 01:14:28,700 --> 01:14:30,760 What are you saying?! 696 01:14:36,700 --> 01:14:42,110 I want nothing to do with a banquet for the Lord of Tosa! 697 01:14:48,280 --> 01:14:49,840 Because of Sadanoshin? 698 01:14:54,220 --> 01:14:57,710 Yasunobu, I understand how you feel. 699 01:14:58,190 --> 01:15:03,930 But our duty is to serve the domain, and its lord. 700 01:15:05,530 --> 01:15:06,630 Yes, but... 701 01:15:08,570 --> 01:15:13,130 A samurai does not let personal feelings affect his duty! 702 01:15:16,610 --> 01:15:21,110 I've already spoken to your supervisor. 703 01:15:22,480 --> 01:15:29,410 As of tomorrow, your post will be with me, planning the menu. 704 01:15:32,190 --> 01:15:33,130 Understood? 705 01:15:38,100 --> 01:15:39,290 Yasunobu! 706 01:15:47,380 --> 01:15:48,970 I've brought tea. 707 01:15:49,240 --> 01:15:51,010 Thank you. 708 01:15:54,280 --> 01:15:56,080 Yasunobu's still out? 709 01:15:57,420 --> 01:15:58,320 Yes. 710 01:15:59,850 --> 01:16:03,290 He's probably out somewhere getting drunk. 711 01:16:08,700 --> 01:16:12,330 Haru, I'm sorry. 712 01:16:14,170 --> 01:16:19,440 The late Lady Shinnyoin was like a mother to you. 713 01:16:21,180 --> 01:16:24,580 I'm sure you have thoughts about this banquet. 714 01:16:28,320 --> 01:16:31,440 I'm only a woman. 715 01:16:31,890 --> 01:16:34,450 I know nothing of politics. 716 01:16:35,390 --> 01:16:42,890 I only hope that Yasunobu will absorb even a little of his father's ability. 717 01:16:47,200 --> 01:16:50,000 You're wasted on him. 718 01:16:51,740 --> 01:16:56,540 You're the only who thinks that of this vixen. 719 01:16:57,240 --> 01:16:58,730 'Vixen'? 720 01:16:59,750 --> 01:17:02,180 You're a very pretty vixen. 721 01:17:05,450 --> 01:17:06,890 Thank you. 722 01:17:20,970 --> 01:17:21,940 Yasunobu. 723 01:17:26,740 --> 01:17:27,670 Who are you? 724 01:17:32,580 --> 01:17:33,980 You've forgotten me? 725 01:17:58,610 --> 01:18:00,070 You're back... 726 01:18:01,480 --> 01:18:03,100 You're all wet! 727 01:18:08,720 --> 01:18:13,520 Should you be drinking so much with this banquet coming up? 728 01:18:16,290 --> 01:18:17,690 I'll bring some water. 729 01:18:55,830 --> 01:19:01,230 In appearance and taste, these will be fine courses. 730 01:19:02,570 --> 01:19:05,970 No, this won't do. 731 01:19:07,010 --> 01:19:11,270 For this banquet, it's not enough for the food to be 'fancy'. 732 01:19:13,110 --> 01:19:16,740 It must say that the domain is united. 733 01:19:18,050 --> 01:19:19,950 How can I put it? 734 01:19:21,590 --> 01:19:30,120 It must summon the full savor of Kaga cuisine to its very heart. 735 01:19:34,270 --> 01:19:41,400 I'm thinking of taking a trip with my son Yasunobu. 736 01:19:41,880 --> 01:19:45,610 We'll go to Noto. 737 01:19:46,410 --> 01:19:47,470 Noto? 738 01:19:47,580 --> 01:19:48,550 Yes. 739 01:19:48,820 --> 01:19:52,780 To find the profound tastes of its mountains and sea. 740 01:19:53,420 --> 01:19:57,360 It is a land whose people are unbowed by harsh winters. 741 01:19:58,060 --> 01:20:02,590 It must harbor tastes the like of which we've never known. 742 01:20:02,700 --> 01:20:05,490 I believe we can find them. 743 01:20:10,440 --> 01:20:14,740 There's nothing I can say to stand against your passion. 744 01:20:16,510 --> 01:20:19,340 I will leave it all to you. 745 01:20:19,980 --> 01:20:21,610 I thank you. 746 01:20:24,690 --> 01:20:25,880 Thank you. 747 01:20:25,990 --> 01:20:27,110 Until next time. 748 01:20:32,530 --> 01:20:35,930 You are Yasunobu Funaki's wife? 749 01:20:36,600 --> 01:20:39,790 Yes, he is my husband. 750 01:20:41,100 --> 01:20:43,090 In strict confidence, 751 01:20:45,140 --> 01:20:47,440 would you give him this? 752 01:20:48,440 --> 01:20:49,930 Who shall I say... 753 01:20:55,780 --> 01:20:57,840 Welcome home. 754 01:20:59,190 --> 01:21:01,210 Where's your father? 755 01:21:01,890 --> 01:21:03,980 He's gone to the kiln. 756 01:21:04,930 --> 01:21:08,920 They're firing dishes. He won't be back tonight. 757 01:21:09,030 --> 01:21:11,400 Can't he leave anything alone? 758 01:21:16,670 --> 01:21:18,870 A letter?! 759 01:21:19,540 --> 01:21:21,570 On the writing-desk. 760 01:21:31,950 --> 01:21:34,980 A man came about noon and then went away. 761 01:21:36,060 --> 01:21:37,180 What is it? 762 01:21:39,360 --> 01:21:40,420 Nothing. 763 01:21:40,730 --> 01:21:41,700 Tell me! 764 01:21:42,460 --> 01:21:45,590 Don't tell Mother, understand? 765 01:22:16,960 --> 01:22:18,060 Yasunobu... 766 01:22:26,210 --> 01:22:27,700 What's going on? 767 01:22:36,120 --> 01:22:37,810 We're killing Lord Tosa. 768 01:22:43,020 --> 01:22:49,020 Today he's going out hunting. 769 01:22:51,270 --> 01:22:56,500 Sadanoshin and the others are back in the town 770 01:22:59,010 --> 01:23:00,940 waiting for their chance. 771 01:23:02,610 --> 01:23:04,200 Sadanoshin? 772 01:23:05,210 --> 01:23:07,200 He got you into it? 773 01:23:10,120 --> 01:23:11,310 I asked. 774 01:23:12,850 --> 01:23:14,050 You can't! 775 01:23:14,220 --> 01:23:16,660 Think of your parents! 776 01:23:16,760 --> 01:23:18,050 Be quiet! 777 01:23:41,020 --> 01:23:49,650 Sadanoshin and Sayo's baby broke out in a fever and died. 778 01:23:51,590 --> 01:23:53,890 They couldn't get to a doctor. 779 01:24:09,610 --> 01:24:15,880 When I was young, other boys said I needed a cleaver. not a sword. 780 01:24:18,320 --> 01:24:24,480 That hurt me. so I learned to fence. 781 01:24:28,500 --> 01:24:30,550 Now I can put that to use. 782 01:24:49,480 --> 01:24:51,010 You'll be safe. 783 01:24:56,760 --> 01:24:58,880 I've left a note divorcing you. 784 01:25:00,890 --> 01:25:03,260 I don't want you to suffer. 785 01:25:20,980 --> 01:25:22,850 Lay out my clothes. 786 01:27:06,690 --> 01:27:07,590 Haru! 787 01:27:44,490 --> 01:27:46,080 Funaki's not here yet. 788 01:27:48,030 --> 01:27:50,620 Sadanoshin, is he really coming? 789 01:27:54,030 --> 01:27:54,800 Yes. 790 01:29:20,620 --> 01:29:21,680 Oh. no! 791 01:29:29,000 --> 01:29:30,190 Did you find her? 792 01:29:36,940 --> 01:29:38,100 Is that her? 793 01:29:41,340 --> 01:29:42,640 Ma'am! 794 01:29:55,190 --> 01:29:56,820 You're hurt. 795 01:30:41,540 --> 01:30:43,230 Leave us. 796 01:30:47,970 --> 01:30:49,270 Leave us! 797 01:31:01,990 --> 01:31:04,220 Do you realize what you've done? 798 01:31:09,530 --> 01:31:10,430 Yes. 799 01:31:14,730 --> 01:31:15,700 In that case... 800 01:31:24,340 --> 01:31:26,180 ...you are ready to die. 801 01:31:31,380 --> 01:31:36,650 All I could think was that I wanted you to be alive. 802 01:31:38,860 --> 01:31:39,990 That's all. 803 01:31:43,030 --> 01:31:45,660 Sadanoshin and the others are dead! 804 01:31:58,610 --> 01:31:59,840 If you... 805 01:32:02,420 --> 01:32:07,080 ...are still alive. I'm content. 806 01:32:17,400 --> 01:32:18,390 Yasunobu? 807 01:32:19,730 --> 01:32:21,060 What are you doing?! 808 01:32:21,170 --> 01:32:23,290 She has humiliated me! 809 01:32:23,570 --> 01:32:25,060 That I cannot forgive! 810 01:32:27,270 --> 01:32:32,840 If you'd gone, you'd be dead and we'd be ruined! 811 01:32:33,050 --> 01:32:34,570 She saved us! 812 01:32:34,680 --> 01:32:37,740 My life and this family are not important! 813 01:32:37,950 --> 01:32:39,210 Let go! 814 01:32:40,350 --> 01:32:42,010 You fool! 815 01:32:43,320 --> 01:32:48,280 Are you going to leave me and follow your brother? 816 01:32:48,460 --> 01:32:50,860 A fine son you are! 817 01:33:05,750 --> 01:33:06,970 Ma'am! 818 01:33:13,590 --> 01:33:16,420 I've come from the castle. 819 01:33:17,690 --> 01:33:20,320 Sir Dennai's been taken ill! 820 01:33:23,000 --> 01:33:28,530 Coming back from the kiln, he suddenly clutched at his chest. 821 01:33:30,340 --> 01:33:33,360 Get as much rest as you possibly can. 822 01:33:34,370 --> 01:33:37,670 It's the heart, after all. 823 01:33:40,210 --> 01:33:42,180 Thank you for coming. 824 01:33:48,420 --> 01:33:51,360 Haru, come here. 825 01:34:03,800 --> 01:34:06,860 It looks like we both tried to die and failed. 826 01:34:11,950 --> 01:34:14,810 I'm too sick to do much now. 827 01:34:16,020 --> 01:34:23,820 However, I still want to serve as chef for His Lordship's great banquet. 828 01:34:25,560 --> 01:34:29,760 Yasunobu, I'm going to need your help. 829 01:34:35,970 --> 01:34:46,540 The recent troubles have dragged down the dignity of the Kaga Domain. 830 01:34:48,650 --> 01:34:57,110 Now we must think how best to serve this Domain and its true Lord. 831 01:34:59,930 --> 01:35:05,330 Waving a sword, shedding blood... is that all a samurai can do? 832 01:35:07,800 --> 01:35:09,130 No. 833 01:35:10,240 --> 01:35:13,870 As kitchen samurai. 834 01:35:15,510 --> 01:35:18,070 we must present a great banquet. 835 01:35:18,980 --> 01:35:24,180 We must restore to Kaga the serenity it once had. 836 01:35:28,590 --> 01:35:30,820 That is what I believe. 837 01:35:36,000 --> 01:35:36,930 Haru, 838 01:35:38,970 --> 01:35:44,370 will you go with Yasunobu in my place? 839 01:35:46,040 --> 01:35:48,670 Your taste buds will be of use. 840 01:35:54,610 --> 01:35:55,600 Haru, 841 01:35:59,790 --> 01:36:01,080 do that for me. 842 01:37:18,730 --> 01:37:19,760 Yubeshi. 843 01:37:24,340 --> 01:37:25,500 Oranges... 844 01:37:28,340 --> 01:37:32,000 Come on. I want to be at the coast by nightfall. 845 01:39:19,150 --> 01:39:23,520 What was the name of the village where we found this fish sauce? 846 01:40:11,100 --> 01:40:12,040 Sir? 847 01:40:14,740 --> 01:40:16,400 I've brought firewood. 848 01:40:18,750 --> 01:40:20,080 Sorry. 849 01:40:28,960 --> 01:40:33,820 Thank you for your long journey. You must be exhausted. 850 01:40:34,760 --> 01:40:40,170 Father, I heard on the way back a pardon had been given. 851 01:40:41,300 --> 01:40:42,130 Yes. 852 01:40:43,870 --> 01:40:47,640 Lord Shigehiro has been invested as lord. 853 01:40:48,410 --> 01:40:53,370 On that occasion he reinstated the Otsuki men. 854 01:40:54,180 --> 01:40:55,980 They've been released. 855 01:40:57,080 --> 01:40:58,480 He's too late! 856 01:40:58,580 --> 01:41:00,140 Careful! 857 01:41:00,490 --> 01:41:01,680 Yes! 858 01:41:02,120 --> 01:41:06,060 It's by His Lordship's grace that Sayo may return. 859 01:41:06,690 --> 01:41:08,020 She's coming back? 860 01:41:09,100 --> 01:41:12,660 The lmai family name is still expunged. 861 01:41:13,100 --> 01:41:18,440 However, a distant kinsman, was allowed to adopt her. 862 01:41:20,870 --> 01:41:24,170 It would seem she's at his residence now. 863 01:41:25,380 --> 01:41:30,180 She's had nothing but bad luck, losing her child, and her husband. 864 01:41:31,020 --> 01:41:33,680 But she's still young, and gifted. 865 01:41:34,090 --> 01:41:36,580 She could still find a good match. 866 01:42:30,110 --> 01:42:34,100 Go with my prayers for your success. 867 01:43:38,380 --> 01:43:43,370 Our deepest thanks to you for coming so far to be with us. 868 01:43:46,250 --> 01:43:52,680 A year ago Shigehiro Maeda, thanks to Lord Tokugawa, became 8th Lord. 869 01:44:02,100 --> 01:44:03,030 And now... 870 01:44:10,040 --> 01:44:11,010 Begin! 871 01:44:23,020 --> 01:44:30,660 Today with this banquet we mark his entry into Kaga as its Lord. 872 01:44:51,750 --> 01:44:52,840 Bamboo shoots! 873 01:44:53,720 --> 01:44:54,910 Yes. sir. 874 01:45:05,160 --> 01:45:13,540 We beg the continued indulgence of Lord Tokugawa and all the great lords. 875 01:45:21,580 --> 01:45:23,380 Yellowtail for sashimi. 876 01:45:24,450 --> 01:45:25,640 Fine. 877 01:46:26,310 --> 01:46:27,800 Koi carp sashimi. 878 01:46:28,980 --> 01:46:30,850 Lotus root and wasabi. 879 01:47:02,820 --> 01:47:03,910 Don't scorch it. 880 01:47:13,090 --> 01:47:17,090 3rd course: sea bream grilled in salt, and country-style abalone. 881 01:47:20,470 --> 01:47:21,870 Abalone. 882 01:47:30,710 --> 01:47:32,270 The tofu is ready. 883 01:47:34,050 --> 01:47:35,240 Place setter! 884 01:47:36,350 --> 01:47:37,780 Check the main room. 885 01:47:39,390 --> 01:47:41,080 Get the fifth course ready! 886 01:47:49,200 --> 01:47:52,490 4th course: sardines simmered in pepper, salmon nose with horse radish. 887 01:48:11,520 --> 01:48:15,420 5th course: trout sashimi, grilled duck, and apricot tofu. 888 01:48:15,590 --> 01:48:17,610 Petal-style fish paste. 889 01:48:18,090 --> 01:48:21,060 The seventh course: parboiled sea perch. 890 01:48:45,550 --> 01:48:47,140 It's the last course! 891 01:49:03,840 --> 01:49:06,670 Sea bream steamed with tofu lees. A Kaga specialty. 892 01:49:08,140 --> 01:49:10,470 That's certainly fine bream! 893 01:49:33,500 --> 01:49:36,400 The perfect meal! 894 01:49:36,670 --> 01:49:37,930 Thank you, sir. 895 01:49:46,350 --> 01:49:49,250 Pheasant sashimi. 896 01:50:15,840 --> 01:50:20,010 Dennai and Yasunobu Funaki reporting, sir. 897 01:50:23,320 --> 01:50:25,980 I've been waiting. Come in! 898 01:50:42,500 --> 01:50:44,160 Well done. 899 01:50:45,570 --> 01:50:50,100 His Lordship and his guests seem eminently satisfied. 900 01:50:51,080 --> 01:50:53,240 It was a very fine meal. 901 01:50:54,980 --> 01:50:58,470 You honor us with your praise. 902 01:51:02,550 --> 01:51:07,960 The town at sunset from here is very beautiful. 903 01:51:11,230 --> 01:51:19,930 But all I can see is a scene dyed in blood. 904 01:51:23,940 --> 01:51:29,970 Not long ago, a group was plotting against my life. 905 01:51:31,920 --> 01:51:36,050 To restore control. we had to eliminate them all. 906 01:51:39,360 --> 01:51:42,020 Many of them were young. 907 01:51:43,000 --> 01:51:44,590 Some even had families. 908 01:51:50,300 --> 01:51:54,300 We must have no more of that sort of thing. 909 01:52:01,380 --> 01:52:03,780 I bore you with my complaints. 910 01:52:05,580 --> 01:52:10,890 It is your food that summons these feelings so strongly. 911 01:52:16,460 --> 01:52:18,260 The young master has returned! 912 01:52:20,430 --> 01:52:22,920 Thank you for your hard work. 913 01:52:23,770 --> 01:52:26,760 Thank you. You managed it very well. 914 01:52:27,210 --> 01:52:28,430 Enjoy your rest. 915 01:52:37,050 --> 01:52:37,980 Haru? 916 01:52:45,390 --> 01:52:46,410 Yasunobu! 917 01:52:46,530 --> 01:52:47,650 Where's Haru? 918 01:52:47,760 --> 01:52:49,350 She's left. 919 01:52:50,360 --> 01:52:52,960 Haru is gone! 920 01:52:53,530 --> 01:52:54,560 What?! 921 01:52:54,830 --> 01:52:57,770 I thought she'd gone to pray at the shrine. 922 01:52:58,200 --> 01:52:59,640 Then I found this. 923 01:53:06,310 --> 01:53:09,910 To everyone: Thank you for all you have done. 924 01:53:10,020 --> 01:53:10,980 "The Grave of Shinnyoin" 925 01:53:11,080 --> 01:53:18,580 As of today my role in the Funaki family is at an end. 926 01:53:20,390 --> 01:53:29,860 In my place, find Yasunobu a bride suitable as a samurai wife. 927 01:53:30,870 --> 01:53:32,800 A wife he truly loves. 928 01:53:34,410 --> 01:53:39,740 I pray for your eternal happiness and prosperity. 929 01:53:41,350 --> 01:53:42,370 Haru. 930 01:53:44,280 --> 01:53:45,380 This is crazy! 931 01:53:47,120 --> 01:53:49,110 This was with it. 932 01:54:13,980 --> 01:54:15,840 Done for today already? 933 01:54:15,950 --> 01:54:19,380 My old man's asleep on the boat! 934 01:54:19,480 --> 01:54:20,970 Still hung over? 935 01:54:21,090 --> 01:54:23,020 He's a mess! 936 01:54:23,820 --> 01:54:25,150 Hello. 937 01:54:25,390 --> 01:54:26,860 Those look good! 938 01:54:26,960 --> 01:54:30,450 Bake these in the shell. 939 01:54:31,430 --> 01:54:34,560 Food tastes so much better since Haru came! 940 01:54:45,140 --> 01:54:46,340 Those look good. 941 01:54:59,160 --> 01:55:03,530 It's been a while. I've been looking for you. 942 01:55:06,530 --> 01:55:08,020 Why did you leave? 943 01:55:11,170 --> 01:55:13,430 I told you in my letter. 944 01:55:14,210 --> 01:55:16,400 I'm not fit for a samurai wife. 945 01:55:17,310 --> 01:55:21,800 Your father only brought me in to teach you to cook. 946 01:55:22,150 --> 01:55:26,980 He told me not to come back till I'd found you. 947 01:55:30,420 --> 01:55:32,190 And I haven't gotten... 948 01:55:32,290 --> 01:55:38,820 Mother wants a grandchild from you, and no one else. 949 01:55:51,410 --> 01:55:53,810 It's true I loved Sayo. 950 01:55:56,380 --> 01:55:58,710 I wanted to marry her. 951 01:56:00,820 --> 01:56:03,050 But you changed my mind. 952 01:56:26,810 --> 01:56:28,680 You changed me. 953 01:56:31,120 --> 01:56:35,920 The one I need is you. 954 01:56:38,420 --> 01:56:39,390 Please! 955 01:56:42,030 --> 01:56:43,930 Spend your life with me. 956 01:56:48,570 --> 01:56:49,470 Please! 957 01:57:38,620 --> 01:57:45,250 Yasunobu surpassed his father, and became Head Chef of the Domain. 958 01:57:46,320 --> 01:57:51,590 His family served the Lords of Kaga for six generations... 959 01:57:51,700 --> 01:57:54,130 ...until the end of feudal times. 960 01:57:55,900 --> 01:57:59,560 Dennai and Yasunobu left many books on Kaga cooking. 961 01:58:00,110 --> 01:58:04,170 These include 'The Silent Ascetic of Cuisine'. 962 01:58:05,040 --> 01:58:11,240 Their menus still live in Japanese cuisine today.