Beautiful Days Page #9

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Sakurako, I know you went

to see Imanishi.

What did you tell him?

Grandma, I know

you want to stay in Tokyo.

Of course I do.

Tokyo is my hometown.

If I said I wanted to go to Akita,

what would you do?

Sakurako, you need to think clearly.

I know Imanishi is a nice man.

But are you willing to spend

the rest of your life in the snow?

If I were you, I'd stay in Tokyo.

Mr. Shigaki wants you.

Don't bring Mr. Shigaki into this.

Why not? This is an important

part of your life.

It's normal for me to look after

my granddaughter's happiness.

I look after my own happiness, too.

Mr. Shigaki is a nice man.

I know you and I will be happy.

But that's not all.

There's something else.

What is it?

Imanishi told me that

if my parents were still alive,

he wouldn't be going to Akita alone.

I knew right then

that I should go with him.

I'll be happier if I do.

I told him I'd wait for him

for three or five years.

I thought that's what

I was supposed to do.

Are you sure you want to wait for him

for three or five years?

Grandma, I'm sorry.

I want to wait for him.

I want to wait for his return.

I see.

Now I know

how much you love him.

I had no idea.

You should have told me earlier.

Silly girl.

But you thought Imanishi was...

I only thought he was Yukio's friend.

I had no idea you loved him.

Don't wait for him.

Go with him.

All I want is for you to be happy.

Akita isn't that far.

What about you, Grandma?

I'll stay here.

I have a nice shop.

I work hard so I can send you

some money.

Grandma.

You don't have to cry.

Go with him tomorrow.

Go and see

what type of place it is.

I'm sure I'll be visiting you there.

Grandma, please come.

Please come with me.

When your Grandpa died,

I thought about dying with him.

But I had your father.

When your father and mother died,

I thought it was the end.

But I had you.

I could die any day.

But I want to see your baby.

When you get pregnant,

make sure to tell me first.

I'll come and see you right away.

Sakurako must be happy now.

Yes, but I feel very sorry

for what we did to Yuji.

It'll be a good memory for him.

It's good to experience something

like this when you're young.

Do you think so?

I just don't understand what

young people are thinking these days.

I think I understand a little.

I guess they'll get old

just like us.

You're truly stubborn

to stay in Tokyo alone.

You're still young at heart

- Can you get them apart?

- This is hard.

- Let's go get some tea.

- That sounds nice.

They're about to depart

from Ueno Station.

We're about to leave.

Mom, please take care of yourself.

You, too.

It's cold over there.

Don't drink unboiled water.

I'll be fine.

Please write as soon as you arrive.

I will.

Hakamada made it!

Hi.

Hey, Imanishi.

- I was just released.

- I'm happy for you.

Thank you.

You're finally leaving for Akita.

Your father told me.

- Where is Nakao?

- I don't know.

I thought he'd be here.

He was going to get you.

He's truly a good guy.

He didn't want to embarrass you.

You owe it to Nakao for your release.

Tell Nakao something for me.

We all may be horsetail,

but we sprout back up every year.

What do you mean by that?

He'll know. See you.

Mom, we're leaving.

Kikuko, take care.

Come back for New Year's

in two years.

I will.

Shiro, please take care of yourself.

- Good luck. Good-bye.

- Good-bye.

- Good-bye.

- Good luck.

Good-bye.

Grandma told me to go with you

to see what type of place it is.

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