Hey, Sei. Are you still mad about what happened earlier?
Not really. I'm just extremely unhappy.
So you're mad after all.
I apologize for eating your bamboo shoots while you went to the toilet. I'm sorry.
Well, you see, you left them there the whole time, so I was sure you hated them, that's why...
Right? Right?
Yeah.
But that's not the case.
They're my favorite food, so I saved them to eat last.
It's delicious.
That was a wonderful meal.
Eh? Sei left the bamboo shoots.
The bamboo shoots here are delicious. That's such a waste.
I'll eat them, then.
Me too, then.
They're delicious.
Bamboo shoots...
Lin Lin, all because you were too greedy.
You ate them too.
That's why I said...
O-Oh yeah, let's go eat ramen again when we get to the next village.
I'll give you my bamboo shoots this time.
You can have mine too.
Both people and bamboo shoots are a once-in-a-lifetime encounter.
No matter what you do, the bamboo shoots from back then will never return again.
A fork in the road, eh? Which way should we go?
Leave it to me at times like this.
That way.
Okay, okay. Let's try that way, then.
Bamboo shoots...
The fog is rolling in.
It's getting thicker.
There's really no end to it. Just kidding!
She's trying to make a rhyming joke here about fog (kiri, 霧) by saying it's endless (kiri ga nai, 切りがない).
This is bad. We won't even know if we stray off the path.
Lin Lin, wait. Don't walk ahead by yourself.
What happened to Sei?
Sei. Sei, are you there?
Where? Where are you?
Sei, stop being mad and answer me.
Oh, no. It seems we've lost sight of her.
Let's go find her.
Yeah.
Hey, Sei!
Where are you?
Answer if you hear me! Sei, where are... Ah!
Aisha!
Lin Lin, watch your step. There's a cliff.
Aisha, get a hold of yourself.
I'm okay...
What's wrong?
I seemed to have sprained my ankle.
Eh?! What should we do?
Anyway, there's nothing we can do in this fog.
Rather than wandering around aimlessly, we should stay here for now.
Bamboo shoots...
Um, eh?
The fog has mostly cleared up.
Ah, there's a house over there.
We're saved! Let's go rest for a while there.
I'll carry you there on my back.
Sorry about this.
Don't say something so reserved.
Besides, it feels good to have your squishy breasts against my back.
What?!
Wah, d-don't be reckless!
Please! Please!
Yes.
Oh no, sensei! Suikyou-sensei!
What's wrong, Shuri? You're in such a panic!
There are travelers here, but one of them is seriously injured.
Eh? That's terrible.
I see. That was a disaster.
Thick fog suddenly occurs around here all the time.
You're all set.
You can stay here until your foot heals.
You might be able to find your missing friend, too.
Thank you so much.
My name is Shibaki. My nickname is Suikyou.
Shibaki (司馬徽) is also known as Sima Hui in Chinese. Shiba (司馬) is the surname, Ki (徽) the given name, Suikyou (水鏡) the nickname.
And...
My name is Shokatsuryou. My courtesy name is Koumei.
Shokatsuryou (諸葛亮) is also known as Zhuge Liang in Chinese. Shokatsu (諸葛) is the surname, Ryou (亮) the given name, Koumei (孔明) the courtesy name, Shuri (朱里) the mana.
Shuri, wrap a bandage around her.
Yes, sensei.
Sorry for troubling you.
No problem.
All done.
Oh my, you did it well.
Yes. I practiced a lot because I wanted to be as good as you.
Oh? Good girl.
Suikyou-dono, I appreciate your treating me, but you don't need to go as far as this.
What are you saying? You're lucky that you didn't break a bone.
We have to immobilize it.
Ah, but I can't even go to the toilet this way.
It's okay. If you want to pee, I'll carry you there on my back.
Ah, you don't have to do that. We have this.
If you need to go to the toilet, please feel free to call on me.
Nah, that's kind of...
Wow, this looks delicious.
Shuri made dinner tonight.
Oh, Koumei-dono can cook too.
I hope it suits your taste.
Well then, let's begin.
Let's dig in!
Delicious!
It tastes good.
I'm glad to hear that.
But it's amazing that you can make such a good meal at your age.
Compared to you, Lin Lin can only eat.
I know how to cook too!
Oh? What kind of food can you make?
L-Like rice balls, and nice rice balls.
Both "onigiri" (お握り) and "omusubi" (お結び) mean rice ball. Omusubi is just a more polite term.
Wh-Why? Why are you all laughing?
I hope Sei is all right.
The bath I've been waiting for felt good.
Hey! Don't wander around dressed like that. You'll catch a cold.
Kan'u-san, I'm going to wash your body for you.
I'm sorry to trouble you for everything.
Don't mention it. You'd do the same for me if I were in trouble.
Now, please take off your clothes.
Ah, but before that...
Um, it's a physiological phenomenon so to speak, or how should I put it...
Ah. You're talking about this, right?
I-I appreciate your consideration, but that's kind of...
Ah, do you mean you want a bigger one?
Nah, that's not what I meant.
Lin Lin.
Got it.
Please.
Leave it to me.
Um, in that case...
Oh, what's this?
I made it so that someone with an injured foot could still move around.
This is convenient.
The Master said, "Is it not pleasant to learn with a constant perseverance and application?"
She's reciting from the "Analects of Confucius," written by Koushi (孔子), who is also known as Kong Fuzi in Chinese.
"Is it not delightful to have friends coming from distant quarters?"
"Is he not a man of complete virtue, who feels no discomposure though men may take no note of him?"
The philosopher Yu said, "They are few, who, being filial and fraternal, are fond of offending against their superiors..."
Suikyou-dono, Koumei-dono is a good child.
She's obedient, smart, and she likes to study. In addition, she helps out with the housework, too.
Isn't Lin Lin-chan a good child too?
Nah, Lin Lin isn't at all.
She's energetic and cheerful. I love her.
Besides, above all, she cares about her mother a lot.
Huh? Her mother?
Eh? You're not?
I-I'm not! L-Lin Lin and I aren't mother and child, we're sisters. On top of that, we're sworn sisters.
Where did you get that idea?
Besides, I've never done anything that would lead to a child...
Ah, I got it. I got it, so calm down.
That child lost her parents when she was small.
She and her sisters were sent from one relative to another.
She and her older and younger sisters were all separated from each other.
After that, she ended up at my teacher's place for a while, but eventually I took her in.
I see.
The Master said, "To rule a country of a thousand chariots, there must be reverent attention to business, and sincerity;
As you said, she really is a good child.
economy in expenditure, and love for men; and the employment of the people at the proper seasons."
She's very reasonable, and she hasn't said a single selfish thing since she came to my place.
The Master said, "A youth, when at home, should be filial, and, abroad, respectful to his elders. He should be earnest and truthful.
But, there are times I think she acquired those sad traits unknowingly because of the hardships she went through.
He should overflow in love to all, and cultivate the friendship of the good.
Suikyou-dono...
When he has time and opportunity, after the performance of these things, he should employ them in polite studies."
Oh, Suikyou-dono's medicine is that effective, eh?
Yes. That's why, from time to time, the villagers living at the foot of the hill ask us to bring them medicine that she's made.
I want to become a person who's helpful to others, like sensei.
But to do that, I think I need to study all kinds of things more.
I see. Koumei-dono, you really are a good child.
Ah, sorry. Because Suikyou-dono does that from time to time, I couldn't help myself, but...
It's okay. I like to be patted.
I've drenched it for three days, but the swelling hasn't really come down.
It would be nice if we had Saronpa herbs right now.
What's the Saronpa herb?
It's a medical herb that's really effective on this kind of swelling.
It's an herb with a small white flower. We make it into medicine by grinding its leaves.
Sensei, I'll go get the Saronpa herb.
Eh, but Saronpa herb grows in a rather high spot on the hill.
It's okay. I've gone there with you many times. I remember the location.
That's true.
It would be nice if I could go with you, but I have to deliver the medicine that the village at the foot of the hill requested.
Can I ask you to do this, then?
Of course!
Upsy-daisy.
I'm going, then.
Be careful not to trip and fall.
Okay!
The Master said, "Is it not pleasant to learn with a constant perseverance and application?"
"Is it not delightful to have friends coming from distant quarters?"
I can't let her act all cool by herself.
I'll follow her like this, and after she picks the medicinal herb...
I'll snatch it!
Wrong! After she reaches where the medicinal herb grows, I'll pick it before her and hurry back.
And then, I'll tell Aisha...
"Ta-da! Here's the Saronpa herb!"
"Oh, good job, Lin Lin. As expected of my younger sister."
Falling over in an empty place, what a klutz.
She's slow too, so I can easily get back before her, even if I pick the medicinal herbs after she's done.
Why is she hesitating?
Ha-ha. She must be afraid of heights.
She can't cross the suspension bridge because she's scared.
When I came with sensei, she always held my hand and crossed with me.
But this is for Kan'u-san's sake. I have to try harder.
I have to try harder...
It's not scary. It's not scary.
How long is she going to take just crossing a suspension bridge?
I'm finally here.
I'm sure it grows around here.
Ah, I found it!
But...
She's afraid of heights, so she won't be able to climb all the way up there.
If she gives up and turns back, I'll pick it and bring it back.
Ah!
I'm sure she'll be scared and give up halfway.
Ah, watch out!
Wh-Why?
Why is she trying so hard?
Why is she making such a desperate effort, even though she's afraid of heights?
Just a little more. Just a bit more...
Chouhi-san!
There.
Why are you here?
Why? I-I just happened to be passing by. Just happened to!
So far up the hill?
Ah, could you possibly be worried about...
M-More importantly, we need to pick the Saronpa herb.
Eh? Ah, yes.
Ah, you did it!
There you go.
Eh? But you picked this...
You're the one who found it. I'm just helping out.
You give it to Aisha.
Chouhi-san.
Come on. We'll cross it together, so hurry.
You're nice.
Wh-What are you saying?!
B-Because you're slow, I had no choice but to...
So I'm not really nice or anything.
Um, Chouhi-san.
Can I call you Lin Lin-chan?
What?!
If you want to, I don't really mind!
But I won't call you by your mana!
If that's okay with you, you can do what you like!
Okay, Lin Lin-chan.
Welcome back. My, you got pretty dirty.
Sensei, here.
My, nice job. You managed to get it by yourself.
No, I didn't get it by myself.
Lin Lin-chan and I picked it together.
My, the swelling's gone down completely.
Saronpa herb seems to be really effective.
That means...
Yeah, you can walk now.
You took such great care of me, but I have no idea how to thank you.
You'd do the same for me if I were in trouble, so there's no need to thank me.
I feel bad this way.
If there's something I can do, would you please tell me?
I'd like to ask you for a favor, then.
Yes.
I think it might cause you trouble, but I want you to take Shuri with you on your journey.
Eh, take Koumei-dono on a journey?
Yes. She's said before that she wants to go on a journey and see the world.
When I was young, I also traveled around, saw more of the world, and learned a lot of things.
The Master said, "If a man in the morning hears the right way, he may die in the evening hearing regret."
That's why I've thought of letting her do the same thing too.
As you know, it's dangerous as of late.
No matter how strong she is emotionally, going on a journey by herself at that age is...
Therefore, if it's all right with you, I would like you to let her join your traveling company.
I don't mind, but is it all right with you?
Eh? Yeah.
It's true that it will be lonely here if she's gone.
The Master said, "In the Book of Poetry are three hundred pieces, but they may all be embraced in one sentence: Have no depraved thoughts."
But going on a journey was the only wish she ever told me.
I want to fulfill that wish.
I understand. I, Kan'u, will take responsibility for caring for Shokatsu Koumei-dono.
Shokatsu Koumei here is a combination of her surname Shokatsu (諸葛) and courtesy name Koumei (孔明).
Suikyou-sensei, take care.
She can't hear from here.
But I won't be able to see her for quite a while.
Then don't go on a journey.
Sensei, thank you very much for everything.
I...
will do my best!
Chouun-san, congratulations on graduating from the show!
Eh?
Good work for the long run, Sei.
Nah, by graduating you mean...
It's lonely parting here, but I won't forget about you.
I'll take your place and do my very best.
Well then, Sei, please do your final task.
Next episode, Koihime Musou, Seventh Feast:
Chouhi Falls Out With Kan'u.
Um, i-is this really my final task?
Hey, wait a second!