Mother Never Dies Page #5

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We were living it up while waiting.

We're glad to see you again.

Moreover, congratulations for your promotion.

Please, don't.

You're embarassing me.

Come on. Let's have a drink together.

- Give me the bottle then.

- It's alright.

- I should be pouring you a drink.

- It's the same.

Let's have this one's

for the director of Kanemura Printing.

You know, Sugai-san,

I've never been the director

of anything yet.

- I'd like to become one director, someday.

- But you are.

You have ten people working under you.

You're indeed director of Kanemura Printing.

Well, let's forget about it. Maybe

I should just leave it at that...

- Seeing you brings back memories.

- It sure does.

I've always been a person who looks ahead.

But meeting you always makes me

remembering the past.

We've both come a long ways,

haven't we?

I owe all I have to you and your wife.

That's ridiculous.

I hesitate to say this in front

of you,

but she was a really good wife.

- Hey, that's not right.

- Sorry.

Shgo, you smoke too, don't you?

smoking? Yes, I do.

That's why there's a hole in your pant.

- How come?

- you didn't notice?

What a slob you are!

I'll fix it for you.

- Don't bother.

- You can't just leave it like that.

All right, then.

I brought a sewing box.

You take such good care of people.

That's a woman's job.

Is it?

Don't you know?

Sit.

Are you going to get married soon?

Married?

Well, I'm a woman after all.

Who are you going to marry then?

I don't know yet.

Why? Do you want

to marry me?

- That would be fine with me.

- Really?

- But it's not possible.

- Why not?

It's difficult for friends since childhood.

That's true.

Moreover, we're the same age.

I couldn't keep up with you.

Don't be silly. It's me

who wouldn't keep up.

The man I would marry...

well, would be someone five years older

and one I can rely on.

He also should be someone fun.

Sorry I'm not fun.

Well, if you try,

you might become funny.

How dare you...

The water's boiling.

I'm sorry.

That hurts!

This looks like a good spot.

Thanks for finding it for me.

Yes, once the factory's done,

you'll be president of the company.

How does it feel?

That's ridiculous. Me, a boss?

I'm going to work like the others.

When workers see someone

like me working with them,

it will encourage them.

I'll be working right alongside them.

I can't see myself as anything

above them.

You're so serious.

Being with you, I've learned so much.

Thank you. I've done what I could.

I'm going to take a walk around.

Are you coming with me?

I see. Well then let's go.

- Bae-san came to see you.

- I see. Thank you.

Today I have something to celebrate.

I'll have to leave early.

- What is it?

- A wedding.

What's the matter, Ken?

You walk around like a bear at the zoo.

You're beautiful. I want to get

a good look at you.

- You should keep quiet, though.

- Why?

A bride has to keep her mouth shut.

As soon as you say something,

you ruin everything.

My head has been killing me

for a while now.

It's not easy being a bride.

Stop complaining.

You know you're really happy.

Mom! Lock him up somewhere!

Ken, come one. Go sit over there.

Why's that?

She could get a chair for me.

What's with you two?

- She's such an outspoken child.

- No, she's a good kid.

Now, you must be relieved.

I don't think I'll stop worrying

until she settles in her new place.

Don't be silly.

A good, solid girl like that?

Well, thank you very much.

I just wonder

when I'll be able to relax.

Shgo is going to graduate soon,

isn't he?

Yes, but that doesn't mean anything.

Your Yumiko is the same age,

but she's all grown up.

He's still immature and is not ready

to be a man yet.

That can't be true.

Everything's ready now.

Say something to your father.

Thank you for taking care of me

for so long.

- What a good bride!

- Thank you.

- Shgo. The war has been declared.

- What? The war?

Beijing 8th - Chinese army fires illegally

In Beijing last night, the Chinese army fired

artillery at Japanese positions,

and the Japanese army returned the fire.

Soon the two armies were engaged...

It's finally started.

- What do you think, dad?

- It might not be easy to get out of it.

- It's war.

- Yes, it is. This might be a big one.

It's time you become serious

Where should we go after graduation?

Chongqing. Where else?

Chongqing? We're graduating in December.

Didn't you talk about that at school?

Yes, they do that every year

around this time.

You don't have to worry. You'll go to work

with your father. The trouble is for us.

That's right. Your father is president

of a company.

So what? He's just an old guy who works

at a factory. Nothing special.

Don't complain! You can be vice president!

There's nothing wrong with that.

You're going to pick up the bill,

right, Shgo?

Don't be silly.

Don't be so cheap!

You're vice president!

And you can give us money

for train fare home, too.

How was the ceremony at school today?

It tired me out. It was really long.

What if all young people were like you?

How could you go to war?

Well, if it comes to that, I'll go.

But you know, it has come to that.

It's time to change.

Even students have to act appropriately.

You're right in theory,

but reality is different.

Where did you go after school today?

Where? Nowhere special.

You went to the Ginza, didn't you?

Yes, we did.

I was really hungry.

Do you think this was appropriate?

Today, wasn't just an ordinary walk-back home.

The ceremony today was a serious affair,

and you were wearing your uniforms.

Do you think you can walk around

and go to eat like that?

I didn't mean to...

You must realize the situation Japan

is in now.

Of course I realize.

How could I not understand?

I think you just judge by appearance.

I'm prepared in spirit.

I've been thinking about things.

I've been a student up until now,

but next year,

I'll be ready to go to work at the company.

The Sugai Light factory will be fine.

I'm ready to be

vice president. Just look at me!

What are you talking about?

Do you think you can be

vice president with such an attitude?

But it's your company.

It's only natural...

What do you mean by "natural"?

Just because you're my son

and it's my company?

Do you think you can be a vice president

of a company so quickly?

Do you think the world is such

a sweet place?

Of course I know it's not.

Even if you were poor as a kid,

you don't know what it is to suffer.

A man's suffering is something else.

Your mother was very kind,

and I've been very easy on you.

You haven't faced any difficulties

on your own.

You've never had a family of your own.

You don't know what it is to run a family.

You have to look out for yourself, for your family,

your work, and your country.

You have to carry around

all those heavy responsibilities.

Once you've done that,

you'll know what a man's suffering is.

And when you do that,

you'll develop the strength,

and you'll become responsible.

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