【睡眠・作業用朗読】血の果てに、梅は咲く｜山本周五郎『梅月夜』　ナレーター七味春五郎　発行元丸竹書房

Status or compassion? Marriage or justice? When a samurai loses a ronin he swore to protect, he risks his entire life. From a snowy morning to a moonlit night with blooming plum blossoms— Enjoy a reading of Shugoro Yamamoto's historical novel, which depicts fierce human pride beneath the surface of stillness. 📚 Reprinted Edition Synopsis Sennosuke Takaoki, a samurai of the Tanaka domain in Suruga, was about to become engaged to Kikue, the daughter of the chief retainer. One snowy day, a wounded ronin, Kingoro Miyamatsu, takes refuge in the mansion. Kingoro was being pursued after attempting to avenge his father's unlawful death by killing Ginnosuke Narita, the chief retainer's son. "Please, out of samurai compassion, shelter me for a while." Accepting this plea, Sennosuke protects Kingoro, refusing to yield to pressure from within the domain. However, an attack targeting Sennosuke's absence sends the situation spiraling out of control. Is it his fiancée's home? Is it the order of the domain? Or is it the path he must uphold as a human being? A samurai risks everything to uphold "righteousness"—. A tale of revenge, human pride, and profound loss, culminating in a quiet night of plum blossoms and moonlight. This is a poignant and beautiful story of bushido, as depicted by Shugoro Yamamoto. 📚 Table of Contents 0:00 Umezukiyo 1 6:49 Umezukiyo 2 13:51 Umezukiyo 3 21:02 Umezukiyo 4 27:52 Umezukiyo 5 35:14 Umezukiyo 6 42:50 Umezukiyo 7 📚 Character List Takaoki Sennosuke Head of the mounted guard of the Tanaka Domain in Suruga Province. 300 koku. A samurai with strong convictions who values ​​reason over status and self-interest. Inami Takichiro Sennosuke's friend. He is pragmatic and supports the stubborn Sennosuke while worrying about him. Miyamatsu Kingoro The son of a ronin from the Uesugi family of the Yonezawa Domain. He sets out on a journey of revenge with his sister, pursuing Narita Ginnojō, who killed his father. Matsuyo: Kingorō's sister. A girl who grew up without losing her warm affection despite living in poverty as a ronin. Narita Bessho: The chief retainer of the Tanaka domain. Kikue and Ginnojō's father. Narita Ginnojō: The second son of Chief Retainer Narita Bessho. The man Kingorō is seeking to kill his father. Kikue: Narita Bessho's daughter. Eighteen years old. Sennosuke's fiancée. She possesses striking beauty, but the incident surrounding her brother reveals a rift in her values ​​compared to Sennosuke. Hara Kyūma: Narita Bessho's nephew. He excels in martial arts and sides with Ginnojō, opposing Sennosuke. Haruta Jinnai: A samurai of the foot soldier group. One of those pursuing Kingorō. Kamon: A steward of the Takaoki family. A loyal retainer who supports Sennosuke. Fukuda Moichiro: A retainer of the Takaoki family. He rushes to the Edo residence as an urgent messenger on Sennosuke's orders. Gutoku Oshō: The head priest of Sōdōji Temple on Mineyama. A rival of Sennosuke in Go. 📚 Glossary Tanaka Domain: A domain located in Suruga Province. The main setting of this work. Umamawari Bangashira: An official who leads the mounted guards who protect the lord's vicinity. Kunigarō (国長): A high-ranking official responsible for the administration of the domain while the lord was in Edo. Kachigumi (足士組): A group of samurai who served on foot. Kinban Zamurai (勤番侍): A samurai who served at the domain's residence in Edo or elsewhere for a set period. Adauchi (廇打ち): The act of a bereaved family member taking revenge on someone who murdered a relative. In samurai society, certain procedures and permits were considered important. Jōi (上意): The will or command of the lord. Osumitsuki (御印付): A document indicating official approval by the lord or an authority figure. In this work, permission for revenge is of great significance. Yokome (横目): An official responsible for supervision and regulation within the domain. Sashihikae (差付): A type of punishment. Refraining from official duties or public activities for a set period. Tsugigami-shimo: A type of formal samurai attire consisting of a shoulder garment and hakama (trousers). Kichinyado: A simple inn where travelers could stay relatively cheaply. Kaiken: A short sword carried in the bosom. Also used by samurai women for self-defense. Bodaisho: A temple where ancestors and the deceased are mourned, and where graves and memorial tablets are kept. Ihatsu: Hair left behind as a memento of the deceased.