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After reading "Distractions" again, I couldn't help but think maybe Gramps/Mitsu/Yoshi were inspired in some way by Toshiro/Tai/Sakai? Granted, there are a LOT of differences there, including a diminished role by the eldest one of the triumvirate, the actual ASSIGNING of a role to the youngest, and the female getting to be kick-ass and actually wanting to marry the Daimyo's son in this case... but it does feel like an adaptation and the reflection of Tai being in love with Mike and Mike being in love with Mitsu also made me think of this movie....
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