Beautiful Days Page #6

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Don't be so cold-headed.

Here, let me help you.

Give me a break.

Don't you know someone?

No one wants to buy in this economy.

We're in a depression now.

2,500 yen would buy

10 pairs of good sandals.

Sandals?

You're comparing sandals

to a Christmas celebration.

Whatever the case,

I'll leave them with you

whether you sell them or not.

I know they won't sell.

Don't be so pessimistic.

What about the guy with the car?

He's different.

So what you said

about him was true.

- Half true.

- Half true?

How does Sakurako feel?

That's what I'm trying to find out.

They really want her as his wife.

I see.

Interesting.

My dad would hate

to do anything incorrectly.

I even had to take an employment exam

to work at his company.

Here's the famous Diet Building.

A place for the powerful

and their dreams.

It's glamorous to be

in the flower business.

But it's also sad.

Sad?

Yes, because they're all cut flowers.

I feel sad when they die.

I see.

I'm not sure if I really

understand the feeling.

There's the museum.

- Have you been there?

- No.

That's not good.

You live in Tokyo.

How about the zoo?

I went there once

when I was young.

What's the matter?

Someone you know?

- No.

It looked like someone I know.

Shall I turn around?

No, that's not necessary.

People with tuberculosis

don't feel much pain,

so it's especially frustrating for them.

You need to convince her

to go to a sanatorium.

Thank you.

I appreciate your concern.

They'll have an opening soon.

Yokosuka isn't that far from here.

Why don't you ask Nakao

to talk to your mother?

I will.

Yumiko,

this is kind of a private subject,

but I need to ask you

about something.

I think Nakao's been

in love with you for a long time.

I don't think so.

I think he is.

I don't think that's the case.

I don't believe he's in love with me.

Then what do you feel for him now?

Now?

I'm grateful to him.

Is that all?

Why do you ask me that?

Nakao called me this morning.

He asked me to see your mother.

It's not like him to ask me

to do something like that.

What Nakao feels

is sympathy towards me.

You're wrong.

He actually likes to help others.

But he struggles with his kindness

towards others.

But this time, it's different.

That's not it.

This time, Nakao has...

a grudge against me.

That means you like him now.

I don't know.

Why do you ask that?

I want you to help him.

He's helping me now.

That's right.

By giving you a hand,

he's trying to help himself.

He was a daredevil in school.

His nickname was "the tank."

I don't know what happened to him.

He's more like

a broken-down rickshaw now.

He needs someone

to pull him along.

If you can't pull him,

you can push him.

I'm home.

Your father's been waiting for you.

He wants to talk to you.

Is he home already?

I wonder what he wants.

Brother.

Nakao called earlier.

He wants you to call him

at this number.

Thirty-two.

Can't you let me win for once?

I can't let you do that.

I got this one, too.

That's right. Please hold on.

Mr. Nakao, a call for you.

Give me a minute.

I'll win this game again.

Damn.

Yes, hello?

Hi, Imanishi.

Did you go see her?

Thanks a lot.

There's someone

who's proposing to Sakurako.

I didn't think you knew.

His father owns a company

and this guy drives a car.

What? You better make your move

or she'll marry him.

Hey, it's your turn.

Give me a cigarette.

Don't worry about me.

That's not your concern.

I understand. Bye.

- I'm home.

- Come in.

- What is it?

- Have a seat.

It's about what we discussed

the other day.

The director of the research facility

was an underclassman of mine in college.

Is that right?

He wrote me

after seeing your resume.

It sounds like quite a place.

Are you sure you want to go there?

- Yes. I'd like to go.

I see.

You may not come home

for five or six years.

- I'm aware of that.

- I see.

I understand.

Read it for yourself.

They're excited about your interest.

They want you as soon as possible.

They need help with the flu

that's spreading.

Will you talk to Mom about it?

I'll talk to her.

Thank you.

When do you want to leave?

Well, I'd like to leave

as soon as I can.

Why don't you spend

New Year's there?

Mother may not like that,

but it's probably better for you.

Yes.

Shiro, I'm impressed

with how much you've matured.

You don't need my help anymore.

I'm proud of you.

I want young men like you

to contribute outside of Tokyo.

I really do.

Brother, a phone call for you.

Who's calling?

It's from Sakurako.

What?

Why is he so serious?

Did you get angry at him?

No, I complimented him.

Dad, listen.

I think Brother likes Sakurako.

I also have something to tell you.

Yes. I'll see you at 6:00.

Been here long?

No, it's 6:
00 now.

- Coffee.

- Right away.

- Did anything happen?

- Not really. It's been a while.

I've been meaning to visit.

I'm sure you've been busy.

Yes, I had a lot to organize.

What did you want to ask me?

Tell me what you want to say first.

You said you wanted

to ask me something.

My point may not be necessary

after hearing what you have to say.

Let me start then.

This isn't easy to say.

I want to end our relationship.

What?

I don't think I can provide

a happy life to you.

I'm struggling to support myself.

Are you saying

I'd be a burden on you?

That's not what I mean.

I don't want to force

you or your Grandma

into anything against your will.

To be honest -

- Stop right there.

I know all about it.

About what?

Please don't humiliate me.

You're such a coward.

You say you can't give me happiness.

Don't sugarcoat it.

Just tell me the truth.

The only thing you had

to organize were your feelings.

I know you weren't busy.

I saw you walking in Ueno today.

What are you talking about?

You're mistaken.

That's enough.

Don't be foolish.

I'm leaving now.

Sakurako.

If you don't want to do as I say,

you can quit.

That's not it. I just can't do it.

What? I'm paying you for the work.

Of course, I know that.

But we're all exhausted from

working overtime for two days.

Our job is dangerous.

Don't talk like a freeloader.

All you think about is getting paid.

We need to deliver them

by tomorrow morning.

You may have to work all night.

What's with that face?

You probably made Christmas plans

with the girl who stopped by yesterday.

You seem to be doing well lately.

Mr. Sate,

what do you mean by that?

Why don't you ask yourself?

If you're still suspicious,

have the police investigate me.

I don't want any criminals

working here.

You've got no proof. You're afraid

they'll find something on you.

What's that?

I know you're cooking the books.

How dare you!

Jerk!

- Stop!

- Stop fighting.

Stop the machine! Now!

Okay.

I don't understand

what's so fun about this.

It's no fun. That's why they're

desperately trying to party.

This reminds me of

a kindergarten sports event.

Will their prayers be answered

if they party all night?

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