01x09 - Each of Their Decisions

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What?

Rio is my cousin and a

prince of this kingdom?

Yes, that's how things turned out.

It isn't officially acknowledged,

but Rio is of the royal family.

Could it be that the two

of you are teasing me?

There's no way an average village

person could marry a princess!

Rio's father gained

recognition during the w*r,

and was raised to the rank of warrior-noble.

All of us elderly folk

in the village know the story.

A warrior-noble In that case, it wouldn't

be so strange to meet a princess.

Would it?

That's what I've been saying, isn't it?

Huh? Uh L-L-Lord Rio!

I-I apologize for my rudeness!

Please, wait. Let's not do that, all right?

B-But

L-Lord Rio, you're royalty, aren't you?

My mother may have been,

but I'm not. So, please

Treat me the way you have been up to now.

Rio Can I call you that?

Of course.

Please, do everything the

way you have been doing it.

I will do that.

Your speech hasn't changed back.

Oh! Yes, uh, yeah.

This is all so sudden.

It must be troubling,

but Miss Ruri, I hope to

continue our relationship.

Yeah, all right.

Oh. That means

Since we're cousins, calling

me "Miss" Ruri is a little

I want you to refer to me

in a more familiar way.

Can't you?

Well, um Yes, that's true.

No, sorry. You're right, Ruri.

Will this work all right?

Yeah!

And, this might be a little premature, but

There is something I would

like to tell both of you.

You're being so formal. What is it?

I'm thinking of leaving this

village by this time next year.

I see. You will be missed,

but it can't be helped, can it?

Will you return to the land

where you grew up?

Yes. There's somewhere I'd like

to stop by along the way, too.

You'll come back to this village

again someday, won't you?

Well If it's permitted,

I'd like to come back one day.

Of course it's allowed!

What are you talking about?

That's right. Come back any time.

You're a member of this village, you know?

Thank you very much.

I was wondering

Since you said there was somewhere

you wanted to stop by,

does that mean there's someone

waiting for you there?

We aren't related by blood,

but there's someone who thinks

of me as an older brother

Seirei Gensouki

Each of Their Decisions

Hello!

Huh? Rio, what is it?

Oh, Ruri.

I haven't said hello to

everyone since coming back,

so I thought I'd go around

and see everyone properly.

Oh, I see.

Huh? What is it?

That manner of speaking!

Sir Rio, your tone of voice

Why are you speaking with

Miss Ruri that way like it's normal?

Huh?

Oh, this is

What's the meaning of this, Ruri?

Well, um

I mean, we're living in the same house.

I just asked him to stop using all

that formal language, that's all.

She asked—Miss Ruri

asked me a long time ago,

so I've tried to change

the way I speak, but

Does it sound strange?

No!

It isn't strange.

I want that, too!

Sir Rio!

It's not fair!

Rio!

I planted the seedlings in my area

just the way you told me to!

Thank you!

Then, will you go and help the

others who haven't finished yet?

Will do!

Rio!

Ruri's so hardworking!

She'll make a good bride!

What?

I think so, too!

What are you talking about? Stop it!

Don't tease me like that.

Miss Sayo?

Shall I help you?

Huh? Oh! Sir Rio, I-I'm so sorry.

I wasn't paying attention.

Please make sure you remember everything.

I'd like you to supervise everyone

in the village in what I've taught.

After I've gone, too.

What?

Though it all depends on

whether it turns out well.

Sir Rio

Are you leaving the village?

Yes.

I haven't told anyone else yet,

but this fall, around the time

the harvest festival ends,

that's when I'm thinking of going.

This fall I see

B-But

if you're staying close, you could come back

to the village regularly, couldn't you?

I'm planning to travel across the country,

so I don't know if I'll be

able to come back regularly.

Oh, but

It's still early,

but I wanted to tell you well

ahead of time, Miss Sayo.

Miss Sayo?

Is something wrong?

Oh! No. It's nothing.

I got something in my eye.

Oh, I see! It's because

I have dirt on my hands!

I'll use spirit arts to make some water.

Please, use it to wash.

Sayo!

What's wrong?

I got some dirt in my eye.

Sir Rio was helping me wash it away.

Oh, are you all right?

Yes.

I'm behind on my section,

so I'll go back to work.

Oh, I'll help you!

I'm back.

H-Hey Sayo?

What's wrong? Did something happen?

Sorry, Big Brother. I'm fine.

It's nothing. I'll make dinner.

This is no time to be cooking, is it?

Who was it? Who made you cry?

Was it Rio?

N-No, it's not like

Sir Rio didn't do anything wrong.

That dirtbag!

No! It's not like that!

Sir Rio said he'll be leaving the village.

That's why

He's leaving the village?

It's not like that. It has

nothing to do with Sir Rio.

Huh?

B-Big Brother!

Wait!

Hey, Rio!

Rio, are you there?

What do you want with Rio?

Uh

Oh, Rio.

I'm begging you!

Please, stay in the village!

What?

I-I know that what I'm saying is selfish.

But, please, don't say anything

and just stay in the village!

B-Big Brother!

What are you doing?

I'm so sorry for the trouble

my brother has caused you!

Come on, Big Brother!

You're bothering them! Come on

Sayo But you

I'm really so very sorry.

My brother and I will talk

everything through properly.

All right. I won't ask you

what happened for now.

Are you all right with that, Rio?

Yes, that is fine, but

Th-Thank you so much!

Come on. We're going, Big Brother.

Man, that bathwater was great!

Did something happen?

It was nothing.

Title and rank hold no meaning here!

If you have confidence in your skills,

come and challenge me!

Go for it, Big Boss Gouki!

Dola, you're up!

Don't ask the impossible!

There's no way I can beat him!

Go on!

To leave Sir Rio to one side and

simply amuse himself at this feast

He'll be getting a severe scolding later.

Oh, no. I would rather he enjoy himself

without regard to status here.

Really? We'll do that, then.

All right! We're making kamutan this year!

Anyone who wants some, line up!

He did it!

I think we should go ahead and eat.

What about you, Komomo?

Yes! I'm looking forward to

the kamutan Sir Rio made!

Ah, that was quite enjoyable!

Mistress Kayoko.

Thank you so much for your help today.

It's nothing. Lady Yuba kindly invited

us to this harvest festival.

It was the least I could do in return.

We're honored and grateful.

E-Excuse me

Sir Rio, may I have a moment?

Yes. What is it?

Um, I wanted to discuss something

Father, you were amazing!

You think so?

I'll make it again sometime!

That hairpin

You're still using it.

Oh Yes.

I-I

Um

I know it may be burdensome

to hear this, but

I-I

I am in love with you, Sir Rio!

Miss Sayo, I'm sorry.

I can't return your feelings.

I-Is that because Is it because

you're leaving the village, Sir Rio?

That isn't the whole reason, but yes.

Then, please, take me with you!

Th-That's not possible!

I've worked hard so that

I wouldn't slow you down!

I've trained my body and practiced my

spirit arts every day for the last six months!

That's

Please! I'll do anything!

I'll do everything I can

not to hold you back!

That isn't the issue at all.

I'm very sorry.

I cannot return your feelings.

That's all right.

Even if you never look at me

Even if you never do anything for me

It's all right.

Just let me

At the very least

Let me stay by your side.

I beg of you.

Miss Sayo.

I'm sorry.

I truly am.

Sir Rio

Wait

I'm sorry, Master Shin.

That creep. He noticed.

He really is a despicable one.

Blast it.

Thank you for everything

you've done for me.

Take care, both of you.

You don't need to set out

when it's still so dark.

I finished my goodbyes with

everyone in the village yesterday.

And it's going to be a long journey.

You can come back home anytime, all right?

Thank you.

So, in the end, she didn't come.

I'll be off, then.

Yes. Be sure to take care of yourself.

I will. Ruri, Mistress Yuba,

I hope you both stay well.

Rio!

Take care!

Have a good trip!

Miss Sayo?

Young lady.

Are you in love with Sir Rio?

What? Y-Yes.

Do you love him enough to cast aside

this village where you were born and raised?

W-Well, I

Good.

I thought perhaps, but

I seem to have misread things.

W-Wait, please!

I love him!

I love Sir Rio!

And there is no falsehood in your words?

There is not.

Then

S-Sir Rio, um

Please, take good care of yourself.

I will.

I hope you'll take even better

care of yourself, Miss Sayo.

I will. And

Sir Rio!

What is it?

I'm going to work really hard!

I'll do my very best, so

You have to do your best too, Sir Rio!

I will. I'll work very hard.

G-Good.

I am truly happy you came

to see me off, Miss Sayo.

Thank you very much.

I'm glad I gathered my

courage and came here, too.

Goodbye.

Yes. Until we meet again.

That's true. Until we meet again.

Year 999 of the Holy Era, Late Autumn

Is that

Orphia's Ariel?

Onii-chan!

Welcome home!

I'm back.

I was able to have a lot of good experiences.

Well, that's the most important thing.

Onii-chan, you have a

grandmother and a cousin.

When I told them I have a little sister,

they both said they wanted to meet you.

I think I might want to meet them, too!

Well then, Sir Rio

How long do you think you will be able

to stay in the village this time?

Probably a few months at most.

You're leaving again, Onii-chan?

I'm sorry, Latifa.

I'll make sure I come back

more quickly this time.

That's a promise, right?

Yes. That's a promise.

Sir Rio.

Was there anything you found yourself

running short of on your journey?

Oh, thank you.

I still have plenty in

the way of supplies,

but as I was traveling,

a thought did occur to me.

I was hoping that you might lend your wisdom.

Of course. Tell us.

Actually, I was thinking about building

a house I could take with

me in the space-time cache.

Oh, a house, huh?

That's an interesting thought!

Carrying a house That would mean

Would he want a house that could be

set in place without a foundation?

Yes.

But that said

He'd probably have to use spirit arts

to prepare the ground every time.

Once he's like this,

he won't return for some time.

Indeed.

Sir Rio, leave the house to Dominic.

In the meantime, you should spend all the

time you can with Latifa and the others.

Right, Latifa?

Yeah!

I want to be with Onii-chan the

whole time he's in the village!

I've returned!

Welcome home!

Were you able to have a nice

long talk with the Eldest?

Yes. I was relieved to see that

everyone seems as sprightly as ever.

They all must have been surprised to see

how grown up you've gotten, Master Rio!

I suppose they were. It has

been two years, after all.

Master Rio, you've grown so much

that Miss Sara and Alma seem to

have gotten quite shy around you.

I-I'm not shy.

The only shy one here is Big Sister Sara.

A-Alma! Stop saying such weird things!

Why are you laughing, Master Rio?

No, it's just

I just feel like I've really come home.

Both of you have become more like

grown ladies. You're lovely.

Th-Thank you.

I haven't changed much at all.

That's not true.

You've grown a little taller, haven't you?

Yes, well just a little.

It must be so nice, Miss Sara, Alma,

to have Master Rio praise you like that.

Miss Orphia, you've become

more beautiful, too.

That calm aura of yours has only grown.

Thank you very much!

Say, Onii-chan!

Want to take a bath together?

What?

O-Of course he doesn't! What are you saying?

But why?

What's this?

So, I'm dreaming.

I'm still asleep. That's for certain.

Why am I

sleeping with a naked girl?

Wh-What's the matter, Master Rio?

What's going on?

What is it?

What happened?

W-Wait! It's not like that!

It's a misunderstanding! This is—

What?!

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