Beautiful Days Page #2

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every day, that's what counts.

That's true.

That's my goal.

Isn't Kikuko here?

She is.

She's talking to Hakamada.

Do we have more sake?

Yes, over there.

But that's the last bottle.

Thanks.

Tell Kikuko to come here.

Why?

Hakamada's your guest.

I don't care about that.

I don't think...

that Kikuko should spend time

with Hakamada.

What do you mean?

Don't interrogate me like that.

She's still in school,

and she's a girl after all.

You don't want any accidents.

Hakamada isn't like that at all.

This is just between us.

Don't tell my brother.

I saw my brother's girlfriend.

A girlfriend?

Don't act so clueless.

I know all about it.

She works at a flower shop.

- I don't know.

- You don't?

She has a mole right here.

She's petite and very pretty.

I went to buy some flowers

and I saw her.

You went all the way

to Tamura-machi?

See, you knew it all along.

The florists' family

are friends of ours.

You're lying.

Brother seems tough,

but he's singing the blues inside.

Singing the blues, I like that.

He's afraid to show his feelings.

I can't tell if he likes her or not.

Oh, don't tell him that either.

This is our last sake.

- I've had enough.

- Don't say that.

Kikuko, Mom wants to see you.

I'll go see her then.

Hey.

Don't worry about

whatever Mom tells you.

- What is it?

- Nothing.

She's venting. Thanks to you.

Let's go somewhere.

Why all of a sudden?

Dad just came home.

Did he say something to you?

Yeah, Dad laughed it off.

But Mom won't let it go.

You may be right.

But your argument is that of someone

who's not hurting for money.

So I don't understand.

I hear you.

That's why I need to see you or Nakao

when something like this happens.

Speaking of Nakao,

we haven't seen him for a while.

He's changed.

He's different now.

He's been avoiding us lately.

Let's all get together.

Just like in the good old days.

Sounds good.

We should pay a visit

to Tokioka's grave.

His grandma would love that.

I wonder if Nakao would join us.

He'll come. I'll bring him.

- Bring Sakurako, too.

- Sure.

Speaking of Sakurako,

how are you two doing?

I'm not sure.

- Singing the blues.

- Huh?

Where did that come from?

It's nothing.

You're the only one who's free

to do whatever you want.

I envy you.

- Really?

- Of course.

I would've quit the factory

if I had only myself to worry about.

Why quit?

There's a guy I can't stand.

I see.

I don't know what it is

but whenever I see you,

I feel re-energized.

Let's sing tonight.

Even a strong green reed

Can lose its hold

when the wind blows

A single stalk of wheat

May fall down one day

Risking one's life...

Sounds like they're enjoying themselves.

I envy that kind of male camaraderie.

If he can sing out loud even

after quitting his job, he'll be fine.

Even a strong green reed

Can lose its hold

when the wind blows

Hello, there.

Oh, thank you

for your help the other day.

Don't thank me. I hope

you weren't in any pain afterwards.

- It was nothing.

- I'm relieved to hear that!

What a beautiful day.

Are you taking a walk?

Well, yes.

What are you doing?

I was planting some flowers.

These bulbs aren't

good enough to sell.

So you're a florist.

Yes.

Rather than throwing them away,

I wanted to see

if they'd grow when planted.

Let me help you.

No, there's no need.

Let me have one.

I have plenty of time.

If that's the case, here you go.

Please put these on, too.

Thank you.

- You keep one.

- Thank you.

My granddaughter laughs at me,

but I enjoy doing this.

This is where my grandkids and I

evacuated during the air raids.

Once we had to stay here

for two days without food.

I remember seeing a small primrose

blooming all by its lonesome.

Seeing that sad flower

made me feel even more hungry.

I couldn't help crying.

Didn't you evacuate

to somewhere outside the city?

I've never left Tokyo

since I was born.

If I had to die during the war,

I wanted to die in Tokyo.

I see how stubborn you are.

You're a good match for me.

After the war ended, I opened

a flower shop with my granddaughter.

Coming here is my pastime now.

How fortunate you are.

Where is your shop?

It's in Tamura-cho.

- That's nearby.

- Yes.

Don't you have a son?

He died during the war.

He and his wife were

researchers in explosives.

I see. Then you're...

I live with my granddaughter.

I had another grandchild.

But he died in the South Seas

in a shipwreck.

I'm very sorry to hear that.

Young people die at an early age.

And an old lady like me

is still hanging on.

Life is just unpredictable.

I don't even get hurt when hit by a car.

I remember when this road was redone

with red bricks. It was very beautiful.

I came to walk here every day because

I felt like I was in a foreign country.

You were quite chic.

Well, I tried to be.

I considered myself

a "modern girl" in those days.

All I remember about

this area are the rice riots.

My memory is pathetic.

This street is most beautiful

on rainy days.

- Welcome back.

- Hello.

It's a warm day today.

Hello.

This gentleman helped me today.

- My granddaughter.

- Nice to meet you.

- I'm sure you were worried yesterday.

- Yesterday?

He's the one who gave me

a ride home in his car.

Oh, you're the one.

Thank you for your kindness.

It's a very nice car.

Very comfortable.

That's the first time I've ridden

in such a plush car seat.

Oh, yes.

Bring me some water.

He needs to wash his hands.

Of course.

Please don't mention

the accident to her.

She's already worried

about me going out on my own.

She's such a nice girl.

Please come in and rest a bit.

I don't like it when

she treats me like an old lady.

You still have plenty of spunk.

We too deserve to enjoy life.

Young people don't show

much respect towards seniors.

There's no accounting for it.

Are you complaining again?

See what I mean?

Bring me some hot water.

She's forgotten she'll be

an old lady like me someday.

There you go.

- Thank you.

Please wash your hands, too.

Let's wash together.

What a nice shop you have.

You're surrounded by flowers.

It's not as glamorous as it looks.

We get up early

to go to the wholesaler.

We handle living things

so they require a lot of care.

But it's easier than dealing with people

since they don't talk back.

Grandma has a lot to share.

I'd like to buy some flowers.

Don't worry, we'll give you some.

What would you like?

You can't give them away for free.

You need to charge a lot when

a rich gentleman wants to buy flowers.

Good morning.

You're early today, Dad.

Can you arrange for the car?

- Yes.

I need to go to the plant.

I already stopped by the plant.

Are you having them use this thread?

- Yes.

You're using single yarn

from Niimaru.

I don't want you to use it

in our products.

You don't like it.

The quality of our products is important.

Don't just go after profit.

But we have a business to run.

The products we're making now

are selling well.

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