What is the good of today?
What?
It must be a good day, since so many new couples.
But no bride is good-looking.
Didn't you see that one?
The one a little fat? Yeah, she looks good.
Today, she's the best of all.
Yeah!
The weather maybe will turn bad according to the broadcast.
Well, you can't expect everything to be perfect.
You're right.
- Coming again now. - What?
That seems quite bad.
Too thin.
I didn't see Mr.Mikami.
Yes.
I don't know what's wrong with him.
Hey, why didn't Mikami come?
We've sent the invitation to him, but he's absent.
What's the matter?
Now we are honored to invite the best friend of the bride's father,
Mr.Hirayama of Taiho company to make the address for us.
Is it me?
Please sit down, just do like that.
Congratulations.
I heard so many gratulations just now.
But no word comes to me now.
Please listen to me. During the process of their love,
As for the words I heard from the bride now and then,
Even sometimes complaints,
Until I heard the biggest news.
It's some how in a hurry.
I myself idled my whole bloom away.
Compared with you, I just can't forgive myself.
Looking back on our marriage,
It's really dull,and disappointing.
My wife is also here.
We didn't have the luck to get in touch with love,
such a beautiful thing.
We put in all our hearts, following the arrangement of our parents.
Regarding this, you are so fortunate.
And there are so many things that can't be changed by us.
Please make sure to try your best
to help them further.
Wish they love each other more and more so that to be reported as news earlier.
And wish their love last forever so that to be a model of everyone.
As your eldership, we are looking forward to your pleasant life.
Thank you and congratulations to you!
Thank you.
Then when was it?
17 or 18 years ago,
when Sanko was alive.
And Mikami was also there.
Yeah, and he became a captain later.
When we are in the club he once invited me for a dinner.
So unbelievable it was, he drunk so much.
That's his bloom.
Sure it is. It even lasted for one or two years.
Is Mikami's daughter about to reach the age of marriage?
Yeah, she's only one year yonger than my daughter.
Today's daughter?
No, the last one.
And what about yours?
You have several daughters.
- And you have more boys. - Just two.
But let me see how to explain it.
Generally speaking, it is possible to get a daughter if the husband is stronger than the wife.
Otherwise it is the contrary. Really?
It was said that it is more likely to get a girl, then a boy.
That can be explained as
the husband is stronger at the first.
But
is it strange?
What's strange?
What about the case of two boys?
I myself want to ask my wife about this.
I just looks strong.
What a falderal!
Welcome!
Welcome, all of you have come.
It is so long since we last met, sir.
Nice to meet you.
Mr.Kawai, congratulations!
The weather is also wonderful.
It is said that there will be storm this afternoon,
However we are so lucky.
Then you will become lonely,
After your daughter gets married.
I have got used to that since it is the second time.
How many children do you have?
What? Husbands?
Not husbands, I am asking about your children.
Children? I've got three.
All boys?
Yeah, but how do you know?
It seems like that, so my opinion may be right.
Yes, it is.
It will be odd if my opinion is wrong.
What do you mean, sir?
Nothing, I meant that you look healthy.
Bring us some drink.
So annoying.
Come on, what about it?
you are back.
You are back.
And where did you go after that?
I went to Hotel Fangsong.
Why didn't Mr.Kawai go home directly.
His wife must be lonely.
Where is Setsuko?
She hasn't come back yet.
Won't she be back?
So slow it was.
The wedding was ceremonious.
Tomoko was so pretty and happy.
Old-style is better than new ones.
Did you talk with Setsuko?
What did she say?
She just giggled without saying anything.
But it is time to talk about marriage.
You are right, but maybe it is not the right time.
Don't say that. The boy seems good.
She can meet him and have a look.
His family seems good, too.
Mr.Takanashi says that,
His grandfather
is the president of the Hengbing Business Association.
Is it true?
He seems to hole a high position.
About the marriage of my sister?
Yeah.
Is it good for we to decide it?
What?
Sister has her own opinions. Even I myself has my own.
Have what?
I won't like to talk about marriage with a stranger.
Won't you?
No a little.
Then there is no other method.
Don't worry, I will find one myself.
Really, that's good.
Hisa, remember to find a better one.
I see.
I've got so many boy friends.
Quite good.
Sister?
I am back. Can the door be locked?
Of course. Maybe.
I am back.
You are back.
- So late? - I went out with my friends.
Did Sister go for a dating?
What a joke!
Mom, is Tomoko good?
She's so pretty.
Was it?
What a sweet smell!
Maybe Sister also has got one.
One what?
Boy friend.
So? Maybe.
I don't know either. But maybe it is the case.
I won't worry then if you have got one.
You will worry whether I have or not.
Good night.
Will you get up early tomorrow, too?
What is the matter?
Isn't there a valediction with a certain company?
It is ok to wear business suit with a black necktie.
All right, or I will be hurry-scurry tomorrow morning.
Laugh today but cry tomorrow.
Come in.
Mr.Mikami has come.
I happen to pass by, are you busy?
It doesn't matter.
What happened to you on Kawai's wedding yesterday?
I must have be rude.
What's the matter?
Nothing but...
What?
I just didn't want to go.
Why? What on earth is the matter?
Not willing to attend a blest marriage.
Why?
It will remind me of my daughter...
We mentioned it yesterday, what happened to her?
Did somebody say something?
No, all of us have daughters at the age of marriage.
Mine has run away from home.
Why?
And when did it happen?
About two months ago.
She cohabits with a man.
And, I don't know why she should do this.
This sounds embarassing somehow.
And it is to some extent my fault.
So, and what's on now?
She seems to live in a little apartment beside Sankin.
And she works as a barmaid in Ginza?
Do you know the bar of "Luna"?
Don't you go there now and then?
But not "Luna".
I don't think it is suitable for me to go there.
Is it the case? Then what shall I do?
Can you go there at your convenience?
That's OK.
But, what on earth happened?
Come in.
There is a certain Sasaki from Kyoto asking for you.
Sasaki?
I am leaving, since you have a guest?
It doesn't matter.
I'll come next time.
I'll come again.
I am sorry for the disturbance. Bye.
Nice to meet.
It has been so long since last time I came.
Please sit down.
Thank you.
When did you arrived?
Yesterday. I took the train.
With Yoshiko?
Yeah.
It does have been so long.
Is everyone in the family fine?
Is Hisako fine too?
Yeah. And thank you for the bamboo shoot last time.
Was it made as a simply meal?
I am so sorry.
My family mentions it now and then.
It is awkward to send you so tatty things.
The guests in the shop
Put the good ones and bad ones respectively.
The bamboo shoots sent to you ought to have been good.
Not until we show them to the man who sells vegetables,
Did we know that the bad ones are the better.
What a mess!
We were all confused.
We meant to send once more,
but no bamboo shoots are available, only bamboos left.
I don't need bamboos.
I know that.
- What have you come for? - Me?
Of course.
For Yoshiko.
- What happened to her? - Please listen to me.
knows nothing but quarrelling with me.
She didn't at the least listen to my opinion.
On what?
On her marriage.
Isn't that good?
Isn't it worth of celebration?
You should know the doctor of the hospital we often go to?
No, I don't.
Don't pretend anymore. The one coming from Kyoto.
Is it true?
Yeah, haven't you seen him?
Is it that one, the bridegroom?
No, please listen to me. The doctor is an old man of sixty.
It is so miserable to marry Yoshiko to him.
- Then who on earth is it? - Who on earth is the man?
That sounds quite good.
Not good enough.
She is so young, why should she miss such a good opportunity?
They have met when he came to my home last time.
- Is that Yukiko? - No, my former classmate.
What's that?
Aren't you busy?
Not spare.
I know, sorry.
I have felt here awful a long time before, near the heart.
Sometimes a clonus, even asphyxiate.
I think I will die sometime.
I have seen that doctor.
He ask me to live in the hospital.
But if I go there, no one knows how I would ever be.
The dentist I have seen is very efficient.
Just one minute. I recovered.
He even didn't take the raki.
If I go to that place like hell. No one knows how I would ever be.
Wait a minute.
What's wrong?
- I'll go to the W.C. - You go.
I won't disturb you.
Never mind.
Then i will take my ease?
Send the red tea to the rest room.
May I wait for you?
No, just leave me.
Is anyone in?
I'm coming.
Welcome.
I come from Tokyo, call me Sasaki.
Please wait a minute.
You are finally coming.
Hello.
Here, come up.
Thank you, where's your wife and children?
They went shopping.
Come up.
It's more quiet there.
Don't bother.
- Treat me as family. - Well, well.
Take this.
thanks.
Tomizawa, take the tea here, is there any snack?
This, please kindly accept it.
Thank you.
How about your mother? Have she gone to the hospital?
Yes, thanks for your care.
You're toilsome.
She became disgustedly from the day before went in.
Crying at all times.
And said she would have gone back to Kyoto.
No matter how I persuade her.
But finally she was in hospital.
She is too capricious.
I asked her listen to me.
Said I was worry about her body's health.
If she was still so capricious.
I wont't take care of her any more.
Finally she was quiet, went to the hospital.
You are so cruelhearted.
She wouldn't obey my order, if not so serious.
But, aren't there very good hospital in Kyoto?
Yes, that was my mother's superficial dealing.
- Dealing? - Yes.
Please.
Thank you.
The color of the sky is absolutely different.
What's dealing?
Didn't she talk about my love offair with you?
With that young doctor?
It's all my mother's arrangement.
She herself was in hospital, I would visit her everyday.
Macke any chance for me to meet that young doctor.
I have known this early.
What about that doctor?
No feel.
It's so poor that your mother be sent to such a place.
But her body will be cured.
Though.
How do you plan?
I would go back after buying something tomorrow.
Leave your mother alone?
Evil idea.
If I don't give her a lesson this time.
She would find more son-in-law circularly.
This, that, make me annoyed.
That's my mother's ill interest.
Any more, I'm worry about the matter in Kyoto there.
Is that you have already your boyfriend?
Of cause not.
Why she want you be married so much?
You are right.
If marriage seems like "gold", it would become "pearl" one day.
Yep, become pearl.
It's boring to marry.
The world would be lonesome, if all girl married at their certain age.
It will be fine for exception sometimes.
Have you speak to Setsuko like that?
Maybe.
Girls like you ought not to marry casually.
It will be a pity.
When will they come back?
I have no idea.
I'll ask Setsuko go to your place tomorrow evening.
Certainly, I'm missing her.
What a fine weather.
It's time to take medicine.
So bitter, what's this?
Liquid medicine
What is it aimming at?
Must I take them all?
Yes.
It's awful.
Haven't my daughter come?
Your daughter?
Not yet.
What's she doing? So late.
She just show herself for a moment last morning.
My mother has gone into hospital.
Yes.
Have you ever seen that doctor, Yukiko?
Yes, met once.
What people is him?
It's tiresome.
It's all my mother's fault.
I don't know what to do. How about you, Setsuko?
What?
I once heard from uncle, about matchmaking.
My father is deciding all.
I would be crazy.
Ask them not to compel us any more.
Is aunt so boring?
She always talking about this.
Once we are walk in Kawaguchi.
There's a man coming face to face.
Wearing a white cravat, waiting for taxi.
Then mother said,
How about that tall and thin man?
I turn back to have look.
Unexpectedly there's an advertisement in his back.
Using to attract guest.
How I envy you, Setsuko.
Different with my mother.
Uncle and aunt are all so kind.
- Maybe not likely that. - No, they won't.
My mother...
What ever she talkes about, always askes others what they want to say.
No one knows her keystone.
It's funny.
Funny but excessive. Don't laugh at me.
Let's ally together.
What?
If they compel me any more, please rescue me.
And I'll help you, too.
Ok.
All right.
What's the meaning?
There's 13 silver chopsticks, 3 cup of bllod in the broken.
It's the meaning.
Make a promise.
Thank you.
May I wait for you?
You can go back.
hello.
Sorry to disturb you.
Coming.
Ah, haven't seen you for so long time, madam.
Welcome, come in.
Did I trouble you? Are you busy?
Never mind, come up please.
Well, thank you.
Please have a seat.
Thanks.
Welcome.
Hello, sorry to trouble you.
This, a little gift, please accept.
Really thanks, then I'll take my ease.
Not for you, give to the host.
I know.
Sorry to let you wait for so long.
Did I come at the wrong time?
No.
I think you must have a lot to say.
Then go to W.C. first.
Really?
Did Miss Hisako go to class?
- Yes, Setsuko also has gone to work. - How I envy you, have two children.
Yukiko left me alone, she has gone to Kyoto.
She is so cruel, How about your "hell in the world" ?
Don't mention it. It's really an awful dream.
First use wire to make my hand and foot electrify.
While my inattention, a big man give me an injection.
After that injection.
My ass became gummy. Terrible it is.
Not only that.
And make me take a cup of medicine. What a pain!
Finally escaped after 3 days.
Then, escape in course of the cure?
Can't bear it any more.
It's really abuse.
It's not for people living.
Then, is there any trouble with your heart?
But madame... The doctor, the smart doctor,
He said I will be ok.
But I really felt ill here. He said it's because the mood.
Do you believe it?
Isn't it wonderful? You haven't sickness.
Came to Tokyo specially, like a fool.
Never mind, only once.
Yes.
How about the matter, the young doctor?
He's just the man.
What's wrong?
He's just the man give me the injection.
I begged him to set me free.
But he have ever checked my liver.
I cried for no, no. But he forced me an injection.
I became detest man like him after that.
What a pity.
I have to look for others.
And please advert for me.
If there's any good target.
It's really sorry to bother you.
My daughter always complains that mother you are too annoying.
She told me out of business.
You never consider the heart of the parents.
It is the same in my family and always the same everwhere.
But Yukiko is older than Setsuko, and it will be too late if there is nothing to do with.
She will find the guy, Miss Yukiko is clever and beautiful.
Is she?
Sure.
You're right.
So,
It's impossible for that guy to have no interest on her.
Which guy?
The guy who is something with a doctor.
But he's not a doctor.
- What's he then? - He's a druggist at Dosho city, Osaka.
The second son of the family.
He's still young and just graduated from the Osaka University.
maybe he's the right guy.
DOn't you have many choices, son?
the more I think, the better that guy looks, right? Listen to me.
That guy... wait a moment.
I will go to W.C.
Go ahead.
This way.
Ah, really.
Lady, are you really not busy?
Don't run too fat, it's dangerous.
Nothing matters.
Good, it's a good day.
How long have you been not like this?
Hey, good day.
- Let's go around. - What? Golf?
I don't think it's the right time.
It's difficuilt for all the family to come here today, and maybe this is the last time.
- If Setsuko gets married... - Yes. You're right.
She still has time to go around with fun before her marriage.
But you're always so busy.
But why is she always silent with a little smile?
Who? Setsuko?
I was so when I was young.
Times change. The marriage should be OK in such a talk.
Never mind, it will be OK.
What a good mood!
What?
Sometimes I think when the enemy plane appears during the war...
All the people run into the shelter hurrily.
It was the time when Setsuko just entered the elementary school.
Hisako also just learned walking.
The family is in all the darkness.
I thought at that time..If we died the family would die together, right?
Yes.
Though I hate the war...
...sometimes I miss the old time.
How about you?
I don't. I hate the war time most.
Nothing left, we were living the boring life.
But I miss it very much.
We never had such a wonderful time at that time.
So...Is it the reason that I came home late recently?
It's not that. It's rare that all the family sit together and have supper, isn't it?
That's because I become busy and busy.
So the life burden has decreased.
But...
But what?
Forget and change the topic.
I was exhausted yesterday.
Why has the Number 7 banker not come?
If you fall you will become tired.
I went to Hakone with the family.
Then you would get a rest, how is Hakone?
It made me tired too.
it's good occasionally.
Yes, what's the matter?
Nothing.
Someone wants to see you.
Ok, let him come in.
Please come in.
Please.
How do you do, my name is Taniguchi.
Mine is Hirayama.
Nitto Kasei company, my daughter works there too.
Yes...
Anything else?
What are you coming for?
Ah... in fact...
I hope you can let me marry your daughter.
What do you mean?
I hope you will agree with the marriage of us.
It's you?
Yes.
Does Setsuko know that?
Yes.
I should get the agreement from you.
But because the left time is not too much.
Time?
In fact I will transfer to the other places.
So I come here for your permission before I leave.
Why do you suddenly come here to tell me this?
I'm so sorry.
I cannot give you the answer right now.
It's impossible for me not to ask the daughter's opinion.
So...
You may go back today.
Sorry to trouble you.
The estimation paper of Kirin company has arrived now.
Put it away.
Do you know anything about this?
Yes, I never heard of that.
Headache.
I'm back.
What's the matter?
Come here.
Sit down.
What's the matter?
Do you know a guy named Taniguchi?
He came to the company today.
You know that.
No...
He said he wanted to marry you.
How do you know him?
In the company.
How long have you known him, do you have the same decision?
Tell me.
Yes, I think so.
Why didn't you mention it?
Why don't you tell your parents?
You should know we care about your future.
But dad don't agree.
How?
Is it wrong for me to look for the happiness?
Setsuko!
I want to look for the happiness myself.
Where are you going,Setsuko?
I will go out.
Setsuko!
Please come in.
What's wrong? Come in.
Why did you go to my father without tell me?
Why didn't you tell me in advance?
I thought it would be better not to tell you.
Why?
I didnlt want you to worry so much.
Worry about what?
Didn't I say that before?
Fisrt tell the mom.
And then tell the dad herself.
Yes, I have thought about that.
But the result is the same.
Why?
If you want to introduce through your mom...
...and if I'm good, it wil be good. If not, it won't be.
So the answer will be got soom if I say this.
You have known my transfer to Hiroshima?
Yes.
So I went to see your father suddenly.
If dad doesn't agree?
I've made my decision, how about you?
Sure.
I won't leave you.
Oh, since you have said so, I will be sure of that.
How, is this decision OK?
Yes, it will be.
It's late, go home.
I send you to go back, come on, I send you back.
Good night.
Then I go now.
Thank you.
I take her back.
Sorry to trouble.
Excuse me.
Back?
Setsuko
What's the matter?
Sit down.
Where have you been?
What did you think of this, don't you think you are too hasty?
You even didn't have a talk with your parents.
It's only you that decide your future.
Don't you think you are wrong?
Do you?
How did you know without talking?
Don't be angry.
I am not talking with you.
How, Setsuko.
Dad thinks for your future and don't expect you will get a bad marriage.
I cannot watch you like this and you will not be happy.
Do you know the guy named Taniguchi much?
Very much.
He is the right guy to marry.
Yes.
He, maybe is not the guy as you expect...
...who has a famous family.
But I don't think this is the disaster.
But I don't think so as your father.
That's your opinion.
Setsuko.
I am not the same with you and have my own mind.
What's your mind, tell me.
Even I said I would not get your approval.
What?
Setsuko!
Mom!
Dad and mom have a happy life from the beginning.
Maybe we could not have the life as you expect.
But who knows.
Even I won't have that life I will remain the same.
I don't think this will be thought unhappy.
We will be reponsible for what we have done.
We don't affect dad and mom.
But,Setsuko.
Ok! Don't talk about this anymore!
But Setsuko...
...thought you say so, yet you are still young.
Many things will change from now on.
In spite you two love so deep, or you may think it's very well now...
...what will happen in the future? It's impossible not to consider this.
Although you said that we were happy from the beginning...
...yet dad and mom didn't get eerything happy...
...and we still have some miserable time.
So dad will care about you so much.
Think it over, do you know?
Don't say anymore, I am against on that.
It's not good for a young girl to run outside so often.
Stay at home for several days, think it over.
But I will go to work.
What work, forget it.
Go, go and have a rest.
She really makes me headache.
But...
...the guy named Taniguchi looks nice.
When did you see him?
The time he sent Setsuko home.
Just a look, you know everything?
Don't say such words any more!
I will be against!
Come in.
Are me talking with me?
Yes, come here.
Yes.
You...
Are you busy now?
No.
- Are you free? - No...
Nothing. I just want to ask you something.
What?
Are you familiar with the guy named Taniguchi?
Yes, he's the elder student in the school.
He's two years elder than me and was once the member of tha basketball team.
And then?
Only these?
We once make money together.
Make money, where?
The sotorage of Hakozaki, because we just learned the motobicycle.
Oh I see.
Please come in.
Mr. Mikami is coming.
Let him in.
Yes.
So, you, I'll talk to you later.
- Sorry to trouble you. - Excuse me.
Hi, I come again.
You're welcome.
I'm so sorry that I always come here to trouble you.
How's it going, Luna?
Because of some mess...
...I havent't gone there.
I didn't want to catch the time, but I always cares about it.
OK, I will go tonight.
Oh, thank you.
We are both involved with kids affairs.
But we are still parents and that's our business.
It really makes everyone headache.
Welcome.
Long time no see, Kon! How are doing recently?
Here it is.
Welcome, what would you like to drink?
Whisky.
What about Mr. Kondo?
Just the same.
Yes.
Two whisky.
Yes.
You have known this? Here, Luna.
Ah, no...
You seem very familiar here.
You should tell me earlier.
We two spent so much time.
Sorry, I don't think it's here.
So where?
There are serveral bars with the same name nearby.
I'm so sorry.
Excuse me, do you know a guy named Humiko? The last time is Mikami.
Are you saying Miss Kaoru?
She went out and will be back soon.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
The wine is coming, Kon, you are quiet recently, what's wrong?
Let's drink.
Ok, cheers.
The guy named Taniguchi, how is he?
He's two years elder than me and was the member of the basketball team.
I've heard of this just now.
He's the leader in the team.
Dunk and something else...
...he can make it perfect.
No, I asked of his character.
His character.
He's a good guy.
You mean?
I am not very clear of it, anyway I feel he is a good guy.
You made money together, and then?
He was reponsible for the affairs and I delivered the package.
So, you are not familiar with him, are you?
No.
So you should tell me this from the beginning.
I'm sorry.
Miss Kaoru, she's back now.
What's the matter?
Is that Miss Humiko?
Yes.
Do you remember me?
I'm Hirayama, your father's friend.
Sit down.
It's for a long time that we haven't met each other, I cannot remember you.
Yes...
How are you getting along?
Not bad.
You asked my father about my work here?
Hey, I suddenly remember, how are you doing now?
If it's about me, don't trouble me any more.
No, I'm not for that.
How, just want to have a talk somewhere.
About what?
You don't worrry, and do you have any good place?
I'm afraid not.
Never mind, we can wait until the end.
How?
Kon, you're not yourself.
What? What's wrong?
What's the matter?
Don't shout 'Kon' without any stop.
He is my boss.
So I see, then just be patient.
How?
How? Another drink.
No, go away, go.
You pathetic!
What, bastard, you remember this.
Welcome.
Hey, Cooked Wheat.
Here.
Thanks.
So you always go home with that guy?
Yes, I think he will be in a while.
Because we always go home together.
You said he was the member of Sanryou band, right?
Yes, he plays the piano and his major is musician theory...
So I see.
Then what's your decision about your father?
My dad?
He's a little pathetic, but too obstinate.
Obstinate?
He has no understanding, rarely has.
What?
He doesn't want to hear others' opinions.
And he only thought he was right.
Is that so? I see.
He is always like that.
If you have different opinions with the father
he will get angry.
I don't agree.
No, he is always like that.
But that...
...that's because he cares about you.
I don't need any care from him.
How can you say that?
How are you living? Happy?
Myself.
Very happy and I don't feel any wrong.
Are you?
Welcome.
you are here.
Thanks.
Welcome.
How do you do, my name is Naganuma.
How do you do?
It's late, I should go now.
I'm sorry to keep you so late.
So I go first.
Excuse me.
You, wait.
Take this with you.
No, I cannot accept this.
Just take it and don't argue with me.
No, I can't, excuse me.
Thanks.
Please.
I'm back.
Where have you been today?
I met Mikami's daughter.
Miss Humiko, how?
It's ok now and makes me headache.
Setsuko didn't come to the company?
Hey, but, what should we do?
Let it be and she will understand finally.
Are you still awake?
I cannot sleep.
Setsuko.
You...
What's the matter?
You didn't sleep with that guy, did you?
Dad, can you believe your daughter?
And he's not the guy as you think.
In a word let her think it over.
It doesn't matter how long she will take the vacation.
Even she loses her work.
You must watch her and don't let her out.
Anyway I cannot bear what she has done outside.
Including the marriage.
Do you know that?
Bedgown.
Welcome.
Kon, you were so cute at that day.
Bastard, you always want to know others' secret.
You are sweating.
It's hot here, turn on the air condition.
Mr. Kondo, what do you want to drink?
Some whisky with water.
The same with last one?
That is too expensive, we can only drink the normal national ones, very cheap.
Yes, if the boss comes here, we can only have that expensive one.
Don't say any more, there will not the second time, I have enough.
Miss Kaoru, your father's last name is Mikami?
Why can he know our general manager?
He's the friend that I made from the school.
What's he?
Now he's in the press company.
So I see, the general manager came here yesterday.
Oh? What did he say?
He seemed to be talking something cordially, but I left after a while.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
It's good, good.
Even the cheap wine, it tastes good with spending my own money.
where are the peanuts, peanuts.
Kon, you have a good mood today.
Shit, The last time is an exception.
Where are the peanuts, don't be so chinchy.
Don't be so pride. You'd better think the boss may be coming.
No, he won't.
He won't come to such a dirty bar without nothing, peanuts, peanuts.
Welcome.
Welcome, I'm sorry for the last time.
You come here too.
- You seem familiar with this. - Just so so.
Your father came here yesterday.
Because I don't know the address of your apartment or bar.
So he lets me take this to you.
Father wants to see you very much, how?
Nothing will change even we meet.
You think it over yourself, bye bye.
Then I go now.
YOu may sit down, Kon.
they surprised me.
It's all you and your sarcastic remarks.
Look, even the wine tastes sick.
May I use your match?
Did you go to 'Luna' ?
Hey, last night.
You'd better go there seldom, there, the general manager will go there often.
Where did you see him?
it hurts, it hurts.
Get it. It's Yukiko, you are so hardworking.
When did you come?
Do you have anything? With me?
What's the matter? I will go and check that on my way back.
Still the old house, I know, see you...
Guests are coming.
I'm so sorry.
What's the matter, in such a hurry.
What's the matter with mom?
I come here for this.
What happened?
I cannot persuade her.
What's wrong on earth?
Are you quarreling or something? Tell me.
I cannot bear mom any more so I run out.
Out... What does this mean?
Run away from home.
- You didn't tell your mom? - No.
You are wrong this time.
Please enjoy yourself.
What's the matter, why do you have a quarrel?
Mom didn't want to listen to me.
About what?
I, tell you the truth.
Tell me.
In fact I have had a guy I like.
Oh, and then?
Mom got angry.
Why?
Mother will be angry as long as anything is not conforming with her wishes.
It's always been like this. But I can't always obey her.
Besides, I had a deal with him.
What kind of person is he?
We've been friends for a while.
Mother is always saying that one who runs a pharmacy in Osaka is better.
And she decided all by herself.
"It can't be wrong to marry him."
"He has a house, and he's rich. You can lead a happy life."
"So be it. I have decided for you."
"I'll take care of everything."
"I can't be wrong. It'll be a good marriage."
Don't laugh, listen to me.
"Take some fried bean curds to Yang-Shan mount tomorrow."
"Sachiko, then you go to visit that guy with those."
She gives me orders even on this kind of things.
Did you go eventually?
No, I would be an idiot.
Then what?
Then Mother is very angry.
She said, "What the hell are you thinking about? Such a good marriage."
"You just abandoned it. You just take good for evil."
"What if he is angry about this?"
I annoyed her so much that I ran away from home.
Then, there'll be a great deal of fried bean curds left.
Well, maybe they're eating right now.
They'll also have the guests at home eat them.
Really? That's bad.
Uncle.
It doesn't matter if I don't obey my mother, does it?
No, it doesn't.
- You can't listen at all. - Right.
It just happens once in my life.
Right.
This way, I suppose I'll just marry him.
But is he very conscientious?
Then what's bad about that, as long as you can take the responsibility.
Of course I will.
Then it's OK, you don't have to obey your mother.
Really? I am reassured by your words.
You just worry about these trivialities.
I am not worried at all.
Then I'll make a phone call.
What's the matter? To where?
To your Setsuko.
Why?
Uncle
What I said was all deceptive. It was a scheme.
Scheme?
I was just acting.
I'll inform Setsuko that Uncle has agreed with her marriage.
Hey, wait!
You are back. I didn't notice at all.
But it's wonderful, really wonderful.
I was thinking, if Setsuko do as the daughter of Mikami
and left home, what to do with that?
It's wonderful. You're really a good father. Thank you.
What for?
Setsuko is also happy about this. Besides, even if you didn't permit...
Permit what?
The marriage with Taniguchi
I didn't say I agree.
But Lady Sachiko told me on the phone...
That was self-asserted by Sachiko
There's just no way out.
Is that so?
It's enough if you can think that way.
What, what is enough?
The matter with Setsuko.
I won't be concerned with her matter any more. I take no responsibility.
There's no need. Let them two take the burden. Haven't you said so?
Who knows whether they are accountable.
But...
But what? Do you know the man that well?
When did you start to stick up for them?
Stick up?
What's that, then?
You saw that man once, and know whether he's good or not?
More than once. Mr. Taniguchi visited home after that time.
What? Why didn't you mention it?
You weren't in a good mood.
And Setsuko said I must act according to your mood.
Can you see through a man after two meets!
How can we explain to Mr. Takanashi?
Obviously, you have to go and reject him.
No, I won't go.
If you agree with her, you go and reject him.
I take no burden.
Then I'll do it.
Good, you go, you go.
I have nothing to do with this.
I'm so unhappy, so don't expect me to attend the wedding.
How can that be possible? There's only once. You have to appear.
No, I won't.
Well, then I won't either.
It's just adequate that you go, now that you agree.
No, I won't go.
Whatever.
They two can always come up with something.
Always? How?
I don't know exactly.
It is you who agreed with the marriage. Won't that be too irresponsible?
You always say unaccountable words.
and you don't care what will happen in the future.
It isn't so simple.
But, you still...
What? Hey, what?
Well, I won't say more.
- Try me. - Stop talking.
Talk if you have something to say, will you?
You, being a father,
aren't happy about whatever inconsistent with your will.
About what?
Isn't it right? You are always like this.
So it is with Setsuko's marriage.
All your words are contradictory.
- contradictory? - Yes.
You said you wouldn't be worried if Setsuko had a boyfriend, right?
And you said the same thing to Hisako sometime.
If it's true, you contradict yourself now.
Don't you feel strange yourself?
No, it's my affection for my children.
Is this contradiction?
Yes, it is.
If you have affections, you shouldn't say I'm irresponsible.
It's nothing but contradiction.
Anyone would have this contradiction.
He'll be God if he doesn't.
Life is full of contradictions.
It's the same with everyone.
So there're scholars saying "The aggregates of contradictions if life."
Aren't you the same? Full of contradictions?
I'm back.
- I'm back. - Where is Sister?
Where is Setsuko?
Where?
Because Mr. Taniguchi will set off for Hirosima tomorrow, so she went for help.
How can you know?
I thought you agreed, so Setsuko made the phone call.
Why did you let her go out?
Haven't I told you not to let her out?
So, Hisako went along.
But I came back in advance.
Why?
Because they're too passionate, I can't stand the view.
But, they weren't dallying.
They were brisk and neat, all is full of love.
Mr. Taniguchi is really a nice man, and a nice brother-in-law.
Father, don't worry any more. It's OK, be at ease.
Ah, right, he is said to depart to tomorrow, at 18:30.
Sister and I will send him off together.
What are you doing! So noisy.
Turn off the radio!
- When did you come? - Just now. I heard you're still playing.
So I'm here waiting for you. You came here yesterday?
Yes.
What's up? Is everything going well?
No, it isn't.
Yesterday evening, the lady came to my home.
I heard the marriage of your daughter has been agreed on.
Congratulations!
Then where have you been?
I was requested to be the matchmaker.
For whom?
What? Of course for your family.
So it is!
I heard you weren't satisfied.
Didn't you refuse to attend the wedding?
Then don't go if you can't change your mind. I deal with it for you.
It's not easy to send out a daughter you brought up all along.
One will certainly be unwilling.
I am not worried about that.
I heard about all those.
But the sooner, the better.
Then the wedding will start this way. I will make due arrangements.
But I won't take part. No need to go reluctantly.
Well, then don't go.
Then so be it. No problem.
Then it's settled.
Well, there's also a long-expected classmate meeting.
What about that?
What?
Classmate meeting, for junior high school.
Invite those in the west Kasei together.
It's said to be held near Pu County.
Won't you attend? It's still a long time away.
It's alright to attend it.
Be there. It's long since we last met.
Then I'll go for it again, how's that? Again.
No, I'll have some rest. I'm tired.
Well, then I'll leave.
See you.
Give me some beer.
Hello, is that Yeshuang Beauty Parlor?
This is the Hirayama Residence which just made a phone call.
Hirayama, right.
Come an hour earlier than we appointed.
Yes, the ceremony is on at 2 o'clock.
Yes, it's exactly two o'clock. Got it?
I am obliged to you. Please don't mess it up.
I have phoned the beauty parlor. They consent to come tomorrow.
Good, thanks. Tomizawa, help yourself at some Sticky Rice with Jequirity.
Well, thanks.
Father, you're late. What's up?
It's not finished yet.
But I told him this morning,
he should come back earlier today.
Sister will get married tomorrow. Father is so strange recently.
Well, stop it, Hisako
But, there's only today left.
Isn't it perfect to come back earlier and have dinner with the family?
But Father is still worrying about family affairs.
He only conceal it inside. The same with Mr. Taniguchi
He made a special trip to the Register Office. I saw him personally.
Sister, you don't eat that? Give it to me.
He hasn't done anything for you.
After your wedding, tell me if you need anything.
I'll send for you.
No need, Mother. They're enough.
I can't even take the clothes you sent to me.
Because the house there is small?
What's wrong? Smallness doesn't prevent it from being a happy home, does it?
Then, Setsuko, you should have much to do.
Go upstairs.
The trip to Hakone last time is our final trip.
I thought we can have many chances to take a trip there.
We can make it as long as we want to. Father just likes to fix others.
Hisako!
But it's OK, Sister.
Ask Mr. Taniguchi to accompany you.
It's near from Hirosima to Gong Island in Anba.
Yes.
I'd like to go very much.
You can come for pleasure, in the summer vacation.
Really? I'll really come.
I am serious.
Be quick, Setsuko, go upstairs.
Then I'll go.
Mother, Sister cried last night.
I woke at midnight,
and saw Sister cry.
I asked her what was wrong. She turned aside and turned the light off.
Is it so?
It's Father's fault. He doesn't like such a nice guy.
There aren't many nice guys like Mr. Taniguchi left.
Father's ideas are too feudal.
I'm back.
So, we have had the meal.
What's this?
Will you attend it tomorrow?
How can you not go? Everybody will come to celebrate.
So it is.
Setsuko, Father said he would take part tomorrow.
Father will attend your wedding ceremony.
Great, that's wonderful.
I have imagined he would go.
Great, then I am reassured.
Stop crying.
You have many things to see to tomorrow. Have a early rest after this.
Great, great.
Ma.
I'm sorry.
I said many unruly words. I worried you.
It doesn't matter, as long as you are happy.
Pack these up quickly.
Hisako, go upstairs and give your sister a hand.
Setsuko feels very happy.
Indeed, how can a father refuse to take part?
Father, do you want some Sticky Rice with Jequirity
How's that?
It's great that you can be so open.
What's open?
I never imagined, she would harp on a discordant tune against me.
How can it be discordant?
No, just can't change the mind. I'm quite angry.
It's the greatest decision in one's life.
She gave her to the man without her parents' knowing.
It annoyed me anyway.
Let alone my keen care for her.
The room over these is ready for maj-hong
OK, well, let's go.
Good, let's go
Take several bottles of beer to the room.
Let's go for some rounds - move.
Then,
His wife made a request, so I am the matchmaker.
Hirayama, he is also not satisfied with that son-in-law.
Why?
It's hard to find a perfect son-in-law.
Whatever, you have let your daughter of age marry.
How many kids do Sugai have?
No?
There're plenty. Six or so?
Seven?
All girls, maybe.
Maybe.
That doesn't need saying.
What?
Nothing. Let it go. Let's return to me.
However, always looked on the kids as children,
All of a sudden, they've grown up.
- So it is. - It also bothers if it isn't like this.
Mikami, show me your stunts. I haven't heard you sing for long.
What to sing?
That song, the "Pine" sung at the end of last year.
That won't do.
Why?
I'll sing a poem song.
I'd like that.
Sing, sing.
Sing for us.
Well, but it seems a little obsolete for the new time.
There hangs a picture with poetry on the wall of Gouzhengxing-Ruyi Hall.
"The lectures of the men is impressive to the heart,"
"The doctrines by the emperor is familiar to the ear."
It's too long. Drink while I'm singing.
"Ten years makes the fervid hearts."
"Today we strike toward the enemies,"
"Want to resign and return."
"When I return I would be with blood and tears."
"All 403 people would have the same heart."
"And use 31 words to show their will."
"With arms and tears instead of pens"
"This surface is smooth and glowing."
"Look north and it's the enemies' darkness."
"Who and when will crusade against those enemies?"
I just stops here.
There is more, isn't it?
Then go on.
Please go on.
Let it go. Too much singing will betray me.
Sing, sing.
No more.
Really great!
Yes, absolutely wonderful.
"Is it the cherry well where green leaves flourish?"
"Dusks occasionally spent there..."
"An episode below the umbrage."
"Deep thought on the last part of life."
"On the sleeve of Ninja's armor"
"Shed is tears or the dew..."
Then... Did you meet Ayako?
After that time, she occasionally comes home.
It's OK as long as she's safe.
It's really not easy
to rear a child.
But finally lost to the children.
It always fails your wishes.
So it is.
We two are both old.
It was all about children in the classmate meeting.
So it is...
It should be "the unwoken pool with youthful dreams".
- I'm back. - I'm back.
Mr. Hirayama from Tokyo is here.
- Is he? Where? - In the inner room.
Good afternoon!
Welcome here.
Thanks for taking part in Setsuko's wedding.
Not at all. I really want to congratulate you.
What brought you here, uncle?
Because there is a high school classmate meeting in Pu County,
I just came around to Osaka.
That explains.
Did you enjoy your time?
Sachiko.
It was mentioned just now.
Bring his favorite food.
- What's that? - The thing he called delicious.
- Ah, cauliflower. - Yes, yes. Love it to death.
"Hmm, it's so delicious." "Is it?"
"Do you like it? I love it so much." A look of harmonization. Sorry, Sachiko
I live in the exact room.
Really? I owe so much to your kindness.
- Not at all. - Only this one night.
I wanted them to stay longer.
He said it's because of the work. So I took a tour bus and traveled around.
He went away the very night.
Did he?
He's quite forthright.
I'd actually like Sachiko to find such a good husband.
Is it right, Sachiko?
Sure, if there's such a good companion, I would marry him at any time.
What's in him that you dislike?
It's not that I dislike him.
Madam, please come here.
What's the matter? Anyone is looking for me?
Uncle, I will infuse tea for you.
Uncle, sorry for the last time.
What's wrong?
- I am not to blame. Thanks so much. - Ah, that scheme.
First class acting. How about my being a professional actress?
Your act was lifelike. I was completely cheated.
But those words were made up?
What?
Were you deceiving when you said you had a boyfriend?
I wish I was true. It's hard to meet one.
Why?
No idle time for that.
Your mother just mentioned,
She's worried about the crucial event in your life.
She says so before everybody.
It's not true.
Yes, it is. She says that just for fun.
She isn't idling.
How can that be? What's more...
It's not like that.
Mother is looking for a son-in-law by herself.
And refer to that topic again and again.
Like a child playing with toy bricks, she enjoys that.
Does she? It can't be.
Yes, she is. She's unmatchable.
But, she can't do with deliberate consideration.
It's not wrong. But with such a mother I can never marry.
Because I am always worried that
once I marry, she will quarrel with Pine all day long.
This family will be a mess.
Pine would also complain about me.
If you are worried by these, why not get a husband into your family?
Even so, I'm not certain to save Pine.
However...
No need to worry so much about the mother.
Parents always hope their children are happy.
As long as they are happy, parents are at ease.
Are they?
Sure. Don't mind your mother too much. Marry quickly.
Don't think too high of that kind of mother.
But it is strange for you to talk this way.
Why?
Haven't you talked about advantages of not marrying?
Have I?
You said, take marriage as something that changes gold into pearls.
I did say that.
But it can also change pearls into gold, That makes a real couple.
I wish you marry quickly. No delay is favorable.
Words are totally reversed. I am in a daze.
Which is better, marriage or not? Which one is true?
Of course it's better to marry.
Can it be another scheme?
I am not as good as acting as you.
You can think it over, and marry when you find someone worthy.
If you are happy, your mother will also be happy for you.
Let me think it over.
You better do that.
I am so busy.
What's the matter? Customers?
I wish it was customers. They're from the Revenue Bureau.
Sachiko, go downstairs to have a look.
Is there a guy who frequently visit here?
A tidy man with parted hair and a pretty tie?
He said he would bring the seal here some day.
How is that man? He's the husband of Sachiko?
You don't marry now, no one may want you later.
Enough, Mother, Uncle.
Setsuko told me.
What?
She said Uncle was unsatisfied with her marriage.
and didn't smile until the last moment.
Setsuko is brooding over this the most.
She really said that? Alas, Setsuko is so miserable.
Give her a smiling face then.
Don't be so stubborn. Isn't it good to help them fulfill their wills?
How's that? From now on.
What can I do now?
Sachiko, is there still time to go to Hirosima?
This is a good idea.
This is the best idea so far, Mama.
Uncle, go now.
To Hirosima?
Yes, to make them at ease.
Right, let's make a deal.
That won't do. I have work to do.
Then don't go to work. This is more critical.
Sachiko, make a phone call to Madam and tell her he's changed his mind.
Just this way.
Hey, wait, hey.
Mother, you are so good today.
It's not so. I just opened my mind.
Right.
Sachiko
Ma, wait for Uncle to answer it.
OK.
Please get me Tokyo 45-3136, this is Di Residence 2784.
Hello?
Aunty, you are feeling well. This is Sachiko
Now Uncle is going to Hirosima, to Setsuko's place.
right, I'll go get Uncle.
Quick, Uncle. Quick, it's Aunty.
Hello, it's me.
Things happen this way now.
Really? To Hirosima? That's great.
Setsuko will surely be happy.
But it's not sure yet.
I think there's no need to go there particularly.
So much trouble.
Why are you laughing? What's there to laugh at?
You just...
I know what you are going to say about me.
Anyway, I'll see her once.
OK, that's all right.
It's wonderful, just wonderful.
Setsuko will certainly be glad. And I am comforted.
I go not in order to comfort you.
But maybe...
I know that. Ah, it's great.
Remember me to them.
See you.
Come please.
Excuse me.
14:18, to Hirosima. The next part: Father. No problem?
I'll send it once you arrived at Osaka.
Good, thank you for the trouble.
"the cherry well where green leaves flourish,"
"Dusks occasionally spent there,"
"An episode below the umbrage,"
"the last part of life."