Ninja Scroll

[Jubei runs to a mortally wounded Kagero]

Jubei: Don't die! Kagero!

Kagero: [weakly] Jubei...

Jubei: I told you to stay there!

Kagero: I owed you a favour... remember, Jubei?

Jubei: [gasps]

Kagero: [tearfully] It was the first time... anyone ever treated me as a woman, and not, not as a ninja warrior who was completely expendable. I knew I would become more attracted to you if we stayed together, but I needed that from you - please forgive me, I'm sorry. You were the only person who didn't care about my poisoned soul! Whether for an antidote, or just from compassion. I wish we could have made love just, just once!

[cries as Jubei embraces her tightly]

Kagero: I was not honest, I was weak. I... needed... you!

Jubei: No... it's not over yet!

[They kiss. Kagero takes off her headband and gives it to Jubei]

Kagero: Oh, Jubei... I'm so glad I met you and I'm, I'm happy... I...

[dies]