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...and from an old family

in Matsuyama

He works for Nitto Chemicals

His father used to be

the director there before the war

He's 34. Just right for you

And his office speaks very highly

of him. What do you think?

Hey, who was that American actor...

...in that baseball film recently?

- Gary Cooper?

- Cooper, that's him

He looks just like him

Especially around his mouth

But not the top half

Listen, how about it?

Won't you meet him?

He's a fine man, really

Won't you?

I don't want to get married yet

Not yet? Why ever not?

Well, there'll be problems

if I get married

Like what?

My father

It's fine, I'm used to it...

...but he can be very difficult

If I leave him, he'll be in trouble

But you can't help that

But I'm the one

who understands him the best

Leave your father out of this.

What about yourself?

- I don't want to do it like that

- Then you can never get married

That's fine with me

Listen, Nori...you know

that Mrs. Miwa you just met?

Think she'd suit your father?

What do you mean?

Your father will need someone

if youre no longer there

I was wondering

if she would suit him

Come here and sit with me

She had a good husband...

...but he died, leaving the poor woman

with no children.

What do you think of her?

She's a sound woman with good taste

- Does father know about this?

- I did mention it to him recently

What did he say?

He was polishing his pipe,

but he didn't object to the idea

Then why do you need my opinion?

But I need to know

how you feel about it

It's up to him, isn't it?

Welcome home.

How was it at your aunt's?

Nothing special

The bath's ready.

The temperature's just right

Hey...

- What?

- What happened at your aunt's?

What is it?

Is anything wrong?

Where are you going? Hey!

Shopping

Excuse me?

- Hello

- Oh, hello. No one's home today

- They went out this morning

- Oh, I see

They told me they were going

to see a Noh play

Then would you give them this

when they get back?

- Yes, of course I will

- Tell them I came to thank them

Certainly. Sorry for your trouble

Goodbye, sir

I'll go and chop some wood

Hey, come and look at this

That's Mr. Hattori, isn't it?

- I thought he was marrying Noriko

- Me, too

snt it an amazing photo?

It looks just like him

And the bride looks so beautiful

Today's Noh was really quite good

Shall we go to the Takigawa to eat?

What shall we do?

I have to go somewhere

- Where?

- It's nothing

- Will you be home late?

- I don't know

Sorry for keeping you waiting, Noriko

I've been busy baking shortcake

I put in too much vanilla,

but they're delicious

Let's go to the other room

Goodness, your hands are cold

Fumi, bring the cakes

to that room, will you?

What gave you that idea?

Tell me, why?

No special reason

Will you try some?

- Is it very difficult?

- What?

- Becoming a stenographer

- No, it's not that difficult

I can manage, after all

Come on, try some. It's delicious

But why are you doing it now?

What are you trying to do?

I told you, no particular reason

You can't work for no reason

I wouldn't be doing it,

if Ken had been a decent man

I only started work

because I got divorced

- Someone like you should get married

- Save your advice

- I'll advise you anyway

- I don't want such advice

Just get married for no reason!

- Aren't you going to eat it?

- I don't want it

- Have some!

- I don't want to

- It's delicious

- I've had enough

Just a little piece.

I made it. Try some!

- I don't want to

- Eat it. I'll make you

- I don't want it!

- No need for hysterics. Fine, then!

This is why you should marry

- Where are you going?

- Home

Home? Are you really leaving?

I thought you'd stay over!

Stay overnight!

I'm home

Where have you been?

At Aya's

I got a letter from your aunt

She wants you to visit her on Saturday.

The day after tomorrow

She's mentioned it to you, then,

hasn't she?

Go and meet him.

He'll be there as well

- Can't I refuse?

- Just go and meet him once

If you don't like him,

you can turn him down

Noriko!

Come here

Sit down

Your aunt must've told you already,

but his name is Satake

I've met him,

and he seemed like a nice fellow

I'm quite sure you'll like him

Just go and see for yourself

You can't remain like this forever...

...you have to get married some time

I think it's the perfect time

What do you think?

Your aunt's been concerned about you

- You know?

- But I...

I just want to be with you

That's impossible

It would be most convenient

for me if you stayed, but...

- Then why not...?

- No, that won't do

I've been using you

for far too long

I couldn't let you go,

and I must apologise for that

It'll be a huge worry to me

if you don't get married soon

But if I marry,

what are you going to do?

I'll manage

- How?

- I'll get by

- That's not good enough for me

- Why not?

Your shirts and collars...

you'd leave them dirty

And you wouldn't shave in the morning

Well, I'll shave in the evening

If I wasn't here to clean up,

your desk would be a mess

You'd end up eating burnt rice,

like that last time you tried to cook

I can see you'd be in trouble

But...what if I were to release you

from these worries?

For instance, if someone else

were to look after me?

- Which someone?

- It's only an idea

So, you're going to do

what Uncle Onodera did...

...and take a wife?

Will you remarry?

The woman we saw today?

You've decided?

Honestly?

Really?

Stay away, Father.

Go downstairs. Please!

Anyway, go and visit your aunt

on Saturday

We're all so worried about you

You will go, won't you?

Please

It'll be sunny again tomorrow

What did Nori say?

She's not said anything about it

Nothing? It's been a week

since I introduced him

I have to give his family an answer

I realize that

I don't want to push her

and complicate things

His family has approved of her

Noriko shouldn't find

anything bad about him

Nori likes him.

I think she really likes him

Why did Nori go to Tokyo today?

You're too easy-going on her, Brother

I must have her answer today

- When is she back tonight?

- I don't know

Look, I found a purse

It's a good omen!

The wedding will go ahead

Shouldn't you turn it in?

I will, but it's such a good omen.

Let's go

So what was he like?

What type was he?

- Was he fat?

- No

- Skinny, then?

- No

Then which was he?

He used to play basketball

when he was a student

Is he good looking? What's he like?

My aunt thinks

he looks like Gary Cooper

Amazing!

You always liked Gary Cooper

But I think he looks more

like our local electrician

Does he look like Gary Cooper?

Yes, very much so

What? Then they both

look like Gary Cooper?

I'll give you a slap!

But well done to you

for going to the introduction

It sounds good

Don't think too much about it,

just get married!

There aren't many good men around.

Grab him while you can

- I can't bear it...

- What?

- Arranged marriages

- Don't ask for too much

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