Memorable Quotes from Yūzō Kayama
3 quotesSuperintendent's Cooperative Response to Iori's Story
Iori Izaka
I met the Superintendent.
[recounting his story about his falling out with his ugly-yet-noble uncle]
Samurai
What did he say?
Iori Izaka
He was cooperative. At first he looked embarrassed, but the story of my uncle shocked him. He pondered. "All right", he said, "I'll help you. I'll talk with your group. Gather them quickly. That's what he said.
Samurai
He's great!
Samurai
Right!
Samurai
A powerful support for us. Not a good-natured scarecrow.
Sanjûrô Tsubaki
Wait.
Sanjûrô Tsubaki
An interesting story.
Iori Izaka
Don't let him go!
Sanjûrô Tsubaki
Fool! If I wanted to run, why would I speak?
Iori Izaka
Why are you here?
Sanjûrô Tsubaki
Free room overnight. By the way, overhearing has a merit. They say outsiders can be good judges. Listen. I say the Chamberlain is alright, but the Superintendent is no good.
[Rubs his chin]
Samurai
Don't insult him!
Sanjûrô Tsubaki
Take it easy. I haven't seen them. So I'm not cheated by their looks. The Chamberlain is ugly, isn't he? Right? But from your story I judge he's a great man. He doesn't mind being called a fool. Great! But the Superintendent... you mentioned his name with admiration. That means he looks attractive, right? But people aren't what they seem. Be careful.
[He sits down on one of the straw mats]
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Allegiances Clarified in Uncertain Times
Mutsuta's wife
Who's that person?
[Indicating Sanjuro]
Iori Izaka
It's hard to explain, but he's on our side.
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A Reluctant Agreement on a Risky Plan
Iori Izaka
Let's follow them for now. Circumstances will decide whether we attack or not. What do you say?
[to Sanjuro, who had just been woken by the youths' loud entry]
Sanjûrô Tsubaki
It's a stupid plan, but some excitement might keep me awake.
[yawning]
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