The final piece was the Kyogen play “Kujizainin,” which depicted a scene in which people discussed the theme of the floats in the Gion Festival. Unlike today, in the Middle Ages, some towns would change the design of their floats every year.
The master, who is on duty for the festival, orders his servant Tarokaja to gather the townspeople together to discuss the matter. Ideas are put forward, but just as a decision is being made, Tarokaja appears and begins to criticize. Tarokaja then suggests a scene in which a demon punishes sinners in hell, but the master opposes it. However, this is agreed upon with the townspeople and the play is decided, and a draw is held to decide the roles. As a result, Tarokaja plays the demon and the master plays the sinner. Rehearsals begin immediately, but… this is how it unfolds.
The master, played by Munehiko Shigeyama, has a bad mood all over him. Every time Shigeyama Shigeru tries to hit the master with his cane, the master glares at him, and the prince trembles in ecstasy. Although he is frightened, the prince gradually becomes more and more cocky, as if he is venting his daily frustrations, and it is hard not to find the prince’s behavior amusing.
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