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Tell me:
What do you think of this story?
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A most interesting tale,
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worthy of the famous red armor
that symbolizes the House of Iyi
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and its reputation for great martial valor.
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May I ask what your intentions are?
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You mean...
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about this?
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Exactly.
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You may set your mind at ease.
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I came here
with every intention of dying.
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Well, well.
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A most admirable resolve.
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In that case, Master Tsugumo...
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perhaps I should recount for you
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a little more of Motome Chijiiwa's story.
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By all means.
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Now then,
we must be aware of the time.
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Please change into those robes.
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All other arrangements
are already in place
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for a harakiri ceremony
with all the proper formalities.
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I have a request.
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I must beg a brief respite.
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Respite?
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I will not run or hide.
I will return to this house.
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But I beg you
for a day or two respite.
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I'm afraid it's too late for that.
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- But this is absurd!
- Absurd?
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We made the harakiri arrangements
at your own request.
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My most abject apologies!
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Just a day or two respite.
I will return without fail.
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A samurai's word is his bond.