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Yes, sir.

You must be a regular customer.

Yes, but not really.

Your father came to see me yesterday.

He asked me to give you this

since he doesn't know your address.

He would like to see you. What do you say?

It's no use.

Well, just think it over.

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

You can sit down again now.

Unbelievable!

How did you know he was coming?

It ruined my highball.

Give me a match.

- Ever been to the Luna Bar?

- Sure, I was there last night.

Well, be careful,

because the boss is a patron.

- You saw him there?

- Yeah.

Hello? A call from Miss Sasaki?

I'll talk to her.

Yukiko? You're back in Tokyo?

When did you arrive?

You want my advice? What about?

I'll come see you on the way home.

Talk to you soon.

Yes, goodbye.

You have a visitor.

- Hello.

- Thank you for coming.

- What is going on?

- Well...

How is your mother doing?

Well, that's what I need to talk to you about.

What's the matter?

I can't take it anymore.

What's wrong?

Did you get into an argument with her?

You can tell me.

She's being unreasonable.

It's why I came to Tokyo.

I'm not sure what you mean.

I ran away from home.

Does she know?

No.

This isn't good.

Please, have some tea.

What was your fight about?

Mother just won't listen to a word I say.

Like?

I'll tell you the whole story.

Please do.

I've found a man I love.

I see. And?

- Mother doesn't approve.

- Why not?

She always wants things to be her way.

This time, I'm not going to give in.

I've made a promise.

What is this man like?

I've known him for quite a while,

but Mother wants me to wed

a pharmacist from Osaka.

She says he's from a proper family

with a lot of money.

She insists I marry him.

She just tells me to do as she says.

She keeps telling me that Osaka

is on the path of fortune.

It's not funny. Listen.

Mother told Matsu to buy me

fried bean curd for tomorrow,

and she said I should go to Fushimi temple

to give thanks to the Fox God.

Did you go?

Why would I? It's ridiculous.

What happened then?

Mom was very angry at me because

I rejected such an attractive prospect.

She told me I'd be punished by the Fox God.

She was furious, so I left home.

That makes a lot of leftover bean curd.

Mother and Matsu are eating it now.

I imagine the guests at the inn

must be eating some, too.

Really? Quite a picture!

I don't have to do what Mother says, do I?

- No, not in this instance.

- It's okay if I don't do as she says?

- Right.

- It's my whole future.

That's right.

So I guess I can marry the man I love.

- Is he honest and dependable?

- Absolutely.

Then you should do it.

It's your responsibility.

I know.

Forget what your mother is telling you.

You really think I should?

I'm so happy to hear that.

Why were you so confused?

I wasn't confused.

I've got to make a call now.

- To whom?

- I'm calling your house to tell Setsuko.

What?

I'll explain.

I made it all up. It was all a setup.

A setup?

Yes, it was all a trick.

I'm going to tell Setsuko

you consent to her marriage.

Wait a minute!

Wait!

Welcome home. I didn't hear you come in.

It all turned out well.

I don't know what I would've done

if Setsuko had done the same

as Mikami's daughter. I'm so relieved.

You're a very good father. Thank you.

Excuse me?

Setsuko is so happy to have your consent.

- Consent?

- To marry Taniguchi.

I didn't give my consent.

But she just got a call from Yukiko.

That was her own doing.

But...

- I really had no say in the matter.

- I see.

If that's how you feel, it's good enough.

I'm not sure what you mean.

I mean, about Setsuko.

I refuse to take responsibility for that.

She and Taniguchi will take responsibility.

She told you so.

I can't take their word for it.

But...

But what? How long have you been

conspiring with Taniguchi?

How can you say such a thing?

Did you really meet Taniguchi only once?

No, he came over after I met him that night.

Why didn't you say anything?

Because you've been in a foul mood and

Setsuko asked me not to let him see you.

Meeting him once or twice isn't enough.

What about Takanashi?

You'll have to decline his offer.

No, I won't do it.

You're the one consenting. You decline.

I won't be held responsible for this.

Fine, I'll do it.

Then do it. I wash my hands of this.

I don't approve,

so I won't be present at the wedding either.

You at least have to be there.

No! I won't come!

Then I won't go either.

You can go. You gave your consent.

- I won't go.

- As you wish.

I'm sure they'll manage.

How?

How do you expect me to know?

This proves how irresponsible you're being.

You make all kinds

of irresponsible statements.

Don't make promises you can't keep.

It's wrong.

And you?

What? What are you saying?

Forget it.

- Tell me.

- Forget it.

If you have something to say, then say it.

Everything always has to be your way.

What?

You're being completely inconsistent

regarding Setsuko.

- Inconsistent?

- Yes.

You said you wouldn't mind

Setsuko having a boyfriend,

but now that she has one, you disapprove.

Don't you think that's strange?

That's parental love.

You want to call it inconsistent?

Definitely.

If you loved her,

you would take responsibility.

Doing otherwise would be inconsistent.

Then everybody is inconsistent,

apart from God.

The world is full of inconsistencies.

And all these inconsistencies

are what make life.

And what about you?

You're inconsistent, too!

I'm home.

- I'm home.

- Where's Setsuko?

- Did Setsuko go out?

- Yes.

Where did she go?

She's helping Taniguchi pack.

How did you know

he was leaving tomorrow?

I thought you had given your consent

when Setsuko called.

I said she wasn't allowed to go out.

Hisako was with her.

- But I left earlier.

- Why?

I felt like I was in the way.

They're not being lovey-dovey or anything,

but they're clearly in love.

Taniguchi is kind. He's like a big brother.

They'll be fine, Father. You shouldn't worry.

The train leaves tomorrow at 6:30 p.m.

I'll be there with my sister.

Stop it! Turn that off!

- Hi.

- Hi.

- Have you been here long?

- I got here a while ago. I've been waiting.

- You've been sitting here since yesterday?

- Yes.

- How's the game?

- Not so good.

I see.

Your wife came by last night.

She told me about your girl's wedding.

Congratulations.

My wife came to see you?

She asked me to be the intermediary.

For whom?

For your daughter, at the wedding.

I see.

- I was told you didn't approve.

- Right.

- So you're not coming to the wedding?

- Right.

You don't have to. I'll take care of it.

It's hard to see your girl leave home.

That's not it.

I heard. But this is the way it's got to be.

I'll take good care of it.

I'm not coming.

Then don't. You don't have to.

I'll take care of it.

- Then it's settled.

- Right.

Everything's taken care of.

We're planning a high school reunion.

What do you think?

- About what?

- About having a high school reunion.

Right.

Graduates will come join us at Gamagori.

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