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SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Summary Lady Mariko delivers part of an original haiku during her reunion with Ochiba-no-kata in Shōgun episode 9. The penultimate episode of Shōgun saw Mariko completely drive the narrative with the clear objective of sending a message to Lord Ishido and Ochiba-no-kata in Osaka.
Prior to Mariko's shocking twist in Shōgun episode 9, Mariko starts an improvised poem after Ochiba-no-kata invites her to compete in a poetry competition in Osaka. Ochiba notes that Mariko had always been the shining student growing up, indicating that she still has a great deal of admiration and respect for her old friend. Mariko offers the first line of the poem after saying she will be unable to stay in Osaka long enough to actually participate in the poetry competition.
The "leafless branch" poem in Shōgun does not appear to be taken from another source and was written specifically for the show. It acts as a perfect cryptic warning from Mariko to Ochiba, whose name meaning "fallen leaves" is reminiscent of the beautiful and scenic season of autumn.
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