I think Hiromatsu's move revolved around Toranaga saying in the first episode that he didn't approve of pointless death. So his logic was probably that if Toranaga allows him to go through with the seppuku, then he must be faking and trying to sell his defeat. And him saying "So you do believe in pointless death" was his way of telling Toranaga he knows what's up and that he'll sacrifice himself to help sell it.
I absolutely love this! There are so many amazing scenes, storylines and political moves within this series and what you've said really resonates with how the series is written, it makes so much sense!
The book explains the importance of the Tea House scene with Buntaro and Mariko better. Formal Tea Ceremony is used to mark important events and/or guests. Buntaro is actually a Cha No Yu Master, a Master of the intricate formal Tea Ceremony. Everything has a meaning, from the flower in the alcove and the poem chosen to hang beside it, to which tea set is used, and the formal gestures. The kimono or kosode worn, the way the courtyard is decorated, it all means something. Tea Ceremonies are a form of Zen Mastery, and Buntaro, being a Master Archer, would likely have been a Zen Master of both forms - archery, and Cha No Yu ceremony. Mariko is properly impressed because by her exacting high society standards, Buntaro's Tea Ceremony was a study in masterful perfection. One in a million. Her bow is genuine.
That was beautiful to read mate! I wish we'd known of it whilst watching, so many meaningful scenes throughout this entire series, I never knew reading subs could give you the same emotions (I'm not a reader so never really delved into a good story) But my word, this show had me hooked from start to finish!
Would you just like the reactions of ‘oooo’ ‘oh my god’ ‘I can’t believe it’ ‘wowww’ because I’m sure it would get rather boring… plus I’m only going over things that I theorise about, It’s my first time watching the show and I’m new to reacting so I’m just going with the flow 😂
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I think Hiromatsu's move revolved around Toranaga saying in the first episode that he didn't approve of pointless death. So his logic was probably that if Toranaga allows him to go through with the seppuku, then he must be faking and trying to sell his defeat.
And him saying "So you do believe in pointless death" was his way of telling Toranaga he knows what's up and that he'll sacrifice himself to help sell it.
I absolutely love this!
There are so many amazing scenes, storylines and political moves within this series and what you've said really resonates with how the series is written, it makes so much sense!
The book explains the importance of the Tea House scene with Buntaro and Mariko better. Formal Tea Ceremony is used to mark important events and/or guests. Buntaro is actually a Cha No Yu Master, a Master of the intricate formal Tea Ceremony. Everything has a meaning, from the flower in the alcove and the poem chosen to hang beside it, to which tea set is used, and the formal gestures. The kimono or kosode worn, the way the courtyard is decorated, it all means something. Tea Ceremonies are a form of Zen Mastery, and Buntaro, being a Master Archer, would likely have been a Zen Master of both forms - archery, and Cha No Yu ceremony.
Mariko is properly impressed because by her exacting high society standards, Buntaro's Tea Ceremony was a study in masterful perfection. One in a million. Her bow is genuine.
That was beautiful to read mate!
I wish we'd known of it whilst watching, so many meaningful scenes throughout this entire series, I never knew reading subs could give you the same emotions (I'm not a reader so never really delved into a good story) But my word, this show had me hooked from start to finish!
I’m a big fan
Thank you my friend!
Stop mansplaining things to him and us
Would you just like the reactions of ‘oooo’ ‘oh my god’ ‘I can’t believe it’ ‘wowww’ because I’m sure it would get rather boring… plus I’m only going over things that I theorise about, It’s my first time watching the show and I’m new to reacting so I’m just going with the flow 😂
Thank you guys. Next reaction I suggest recording without DKNY one. ;)
Blasphemy! What did I do wrong 😇🤣