Banka Page #4

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It wasn't that bad.

There, Mrs. Katsuragi,

please come in.

How are you, Reiko?

Why aren't you gorgeous.

Welcome.

Reiko, how's your cold?

Thanks, Kumiko.

I'm much better now.

Her face and skin tone

look better, no?

Really?

Mommy, it's a pretty flower.

Yes it is.

Let's go and play together.

What should we play, eh?

Thank you.

Grandmother admires you.

Everyone who knows you,

becomes a fan.

No, no, they don't.

But, why are you so nice to me?

I guess it's something

that you have and I don't...

youth.

But there's good and bad

even in youth.

Your youth has its

sudden bursts of energy...

but I'd say that's good.

And... what's Kumiko's father like?

I'd say...

he must be someone serious,

friendly and quiet.

Who do you love more...

Your husband or Mr. Tatsumi?

Sorry, Mama...

to ask such a question.

Please don't be angry.

I'm not angry.

Reiko... are you okay?

Let's see...

Reiko,

when are you getting married?

To the man

who drew the sketches.

Mikio?

Is that how it appears?

If there is anything I can do,

tell me... so I can help.

Thanks, Mama.

It's easier to tie your hair like this.

I left without telling anyone. Not

my father, nor mama, not even Mikio.

Tomorrow I'll definitely

see Mr. Katsuragi...

somewhere in a city

I don't know called Sapporo.

Being lonely is not

the only reason I'm going.

The more kindness I receive

from mama, who knows nothing...

the more painful it is for me.

It's you.

You surprised me.

Did you come this morning?

And at home?

Without saying anything?

What shall I do with you?

Send your father

a telegram right now.

No, I will not.

I came so far to see you,

and you lecture me?

If you wont send one, I will.

I'm just finishing work,

so wait for me.

I'm right next to the television tower.

Do you want some tea?

In two or three days

my parents are coming.

I'd like to introduce you.

- No.

I'll be leaving soon.

So here we are again.

It's your way.

So...

have you thought of me?

- Yes

As much as I have of you?

How are you? Do you hurt anywhere?

- I'm fine.

Would it be a problem

if my body were changing?

It could only mean

you're going to be a mom.

I've been thinking... I feel bad

for what I did to you. - Why?

This is not just my marriage...

I have Kumiko also.

I didn't say I wanted to marry.

Don't decide things for me.

I will not let you go.

I'm fine the way things are.

You should live with mama and Kumiko

as you have been.

Please.

When I finish work here and return

I intend to speak to Akiko about you.

No! You mustn't tell Mama

about me.

You don't have to worry about it.

No...! never do that.

No way you can.

If you tell mama...

she won't see me.

I'm serious.

What is it?

You're just tired.

Last night you didn't sleep

on the train.

You could also have a fever.

You need to sleep.

No, I don't want to.

Promise me, please, please.

Make me your amie,

your friend-lover. - Amie?

Make me your amie.

Seems today you're feeling better.

Because for the first time

we're walking together like this.

Could you...

go with me to Tokyo soon.

Please don't talk of the future.

This day... let's spend it happily,

without thinking.

Here... it's a reminder

for you, Mama.

For me, too?

Is it okay if I accept it?

- Of course.

Isn't it pretty?

Mine is a kitten.

Thanks, Reiko.

You're welcome.

- Lucky you, Kumiko.

Thank you.

- You've helped me so much.

But, be forewarned. I may yet

demand more in the future.

Please do. Moving on, you ought

to have said about going to Sapporo.

Daddy's still there, right?

- Does your husband come home soon?

- Yes

When your husband's back,

I shouldn't come here.

Why not?

Because...

he'd be angry if he knew that you've

been spending time with someone like me.

No! Don't worry.

It won't be problem.

Still, I think it's better

not to come.

Really... don't worry.

You can come.

If our home is happy,

Mr. Katsuragi will be happy too.

Really? Are you sure?

Yes.

It's not like you Reiko,

to act so reserved.

When Mr. Katsuragi gets back,

please apologize.

Enough about that.

I received a letter from him.

He apologized for your

trip to Sapporo.

Although, of course,

you went there on your own.

You always do things

to make me uncomfortable.

How are you going to live your life?

- Enough.

I feel like I'm coming down

with pneumonia again.

I thought about telling...

Mr. Katsuragi in advance, that I

had been spending time with mama.

If he knew that...

he wouldn't be able

to ask me to marry him.

It would also be a way to avoid

telling mama about myself and Mr. Katsuragi.

Maybe there's another way.

Urgent delivery.

For Ms. Akiko Katsuragi.

- Thanks.

"From:
Tatsumi Furuse"

Kumiko... Reiko's come.

Reiko!

Hello.

- Welcome, we were expecting you.

Just arrived.

Come in.

You're all so well dressed.

I shouldn't have come.

Ah, don't say that.

I should have dressed up too.

You're young,

you're pretty just as you are.

You're saying that to be kind.

I don't want to upset Mr. Katsuragi.

Reiko, you're fine. I'll just finish

preparing the salad. Then you can try some.

Kumiko, behave yourself.

Is that how you prepare a salad?

Yes,

I'm afraid I'm not much help.

I've never cooked before.

You're the guest.

You don't have to do anything.

Mama, show me how to cook sometime.

- Sure.

That's Daddy, Mommy!

- Yes.

Reiko, come.

Come with me.

Mama...

I'm not very good meeting people

for the first time.

I get very nervous and my throat...

Please, I'll introduce myself later.

- I understand.

Mommy!

- Yes!

Daddy.

Kumiko, have you been good

while I was away?

Here, a souvenir for you.

- How nice... it's a doll.

Mommy, look, it's a souvenir.

You're lucky, eh?

Well, ...

- What is it?

We have a guest.

Who is it?

She's a pretty and promising girl.

She's also become very friendly

with Kumiko while you were away.

Really?

I'll introduce you.

Come. Let me introduce you.

Reiko.

This is Reiko Hyodou.

Nice to meet you.

This is yours, Daddy.

Reiko, please sit down.

This is Reiko's.

Dear...

I'll make tea.

Mommy... tea time!

Now you understand, right?

I'm just a friend.

You're reading the paper?

It's amazing you even

see the words.

What the news?

Unrest, a murder, a car accident ,

a speech by the American president.

And what else?

A missile test?

Behave.

- Kiss me then.

Kiss me. Quickly!

Behave.

Thanks for your kindness.

What happened?

He doesn't like it.

I shouldn't come back.

Kumiko, Kumiko!

- Yes!

Reiko!

My husband's just tired.

I'm sorry.

Why are you apologizing?

It's not your fault.

He just doesn't like me.

No, it's not your f...

Bye, Mama.

Where are you going?

Go away...

The lesbian girl.

Her husband came back today.

I know.

- So instead of urgent letters...

boosted by alcohol,

you'll go to her?

You should stop harassing her.

Her husband has her back already.

It's none of your business.

I bet she ran away from you.

You know...

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