3/18/2022

【Yesterday's enemy is today's ally 】in The Heike Story by Japanese Kabuki

 


Japanese Kabuki. The Heike Story. Yoshitsune Senbon Sakura. Tokaiya. Daimotsunoura.

Tomomori suddenly realizes the truth of the world, as if the possession had fallen.

It is that the reward of his father Kiyomori's defeat as far as the domineering has fallen on the Heike family.

It wasn't Genji that Tomomori should have a grudge against.

Tomomori notices the historical view that Genji and Heike take turns in the samurai government.

Taira no Tomomori say [The voice of the bell of Jetavana, the sound of various acts. The color of the flowers of the sal tree, and the fact that the prosperity is inevitable. Those who wear their status, wealth, fame, etc. in their hats do not last long, just like the dream of a spring night. Those who wield their power and strength will eventually perish, just like the dust in front of the wind.]

Tomomori finally tells Yoshitsune [Yesterday's enemy is today's ally, oh, I'm happy that my heart is at ease].

Then, Tomomori carries the anchor of the ship on his back and enters the sea to commit suicide.