The Makioka Sisters Page #6

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I think he's using her.

She loves his photographs.

Taeko is very progressive.

By the way, I saw Tsuruko.

What ever for?

I had business near there,

so I stopped by.

It was quite a scene.

Why?

Tatsuo is being transferred

to Tokyo early next year.

That's terrible!

Tsuruko doesn't want to go.

Of course she doesn't.

I have to console her.

I know how she's feeling.

Not now.

She was so excited.

She got hysterical, as usual.

I calmed her down a bit.

- I can't leave her alone.

She'll call you later.

What will Tatsuo do

with the house?

That's what worries me.

This is so sudden.

They asked him once before.

He explained the family situation

and managed to get out of it.

But consider his position.

He must feel anxious seeing

his coworkers getting ahead of him.

He probably decided it's worth it

even if he has to leave Osaka.

That's well and good for him,

but what about us?

What?

What about Yukiko and Taeko?

Will he take them up to Tokyo?

The question will certainly come up.

I think I'll be all right.

Why?

But I don't know about Taeko.

That's right.

Taeko's in big trouble.

She's involved with lord knows who.

Tsuruko won't like that.

It'll hinder Yukiko's marriage.

You prefer Okuhata?

Their names have even

been linked in the newspaper,

and he is the son

of a rich merchant, after all.

Their marriage may be

the best option.

I think Taeko has a reason

for doing this.

What reason?

Because you only care about me.

That's not true.

I don't know Itakura,

but he seems better than Okuhata.

What are you saying?

You think she can marry

a man like that?

I just said I thought he was better.

Besides, Yukiko has to marry first.

I told you before.

I don't mind

if Taeko marries before me.

But to him...

You don't want someone like Itakura

as your brother-in-law, do you?

It hurts. It hurts.

Miss.

I'm Taeko.

I'm his mother.

Thank you for being so good to my son.

Miss Makioka is here to see you.

Mr. Itakura...

try to hold on.

It hurts!

His landlord called me,

so I rushed here from Okayama.

He insisted I call you.

It's fine.

You said on the phone

he had an ear infection.

Why is he in such pain?

It's turned into papillitis.

He needs an operation.

- An operation?

If they wait, it could go into the brain.

He could die.

Thank you for taking the time to come.

There seems to be

a restriction on the sale of cotton.

Is that so?

It's wartime.

Please be assured, ma'am.

This will not be an arranged meeting.

We'll just happen to meet

while admiring the autumn foliage.

Don't forget.

Of course.

It's less pressure on Yukiko that way.

Mr. Hashidera has no intention

of remarrying right now,

but Mrs. Shimozuma wants to bring him,

and I think it might work this way.

He'll change his mind

as soon as he sees Yukiko.

Do you think so?

I know Mr. Hashidera personally.

He's a gentleman.

He's vice president

of a big pharmaceutical company.

He's well-off, so that's perfect,

but the problem is he's 48.

Till next week, then.

All right. Thank you.

The leaves will be beautiful by then.

Good-bye.

Thank you for everything.

Taeko.

What's wrong?

Sachiko.

What's happened?

Itakura...

is dead!

They operated,

but it was too late.

No, don't.

Leave it open.

I'm listening to the radio.

The radio?

I want to hear the concert.

Miss Taeko.

Yes?

Please be happy like you were before.

Leave me alone.

I'm sorry.

Where did my sisters go?

They're meeting

another potential groom.

Another one?

Yukiko must be used to it.

She's met so many.

I don't know...

Who asked you?

Mrs. Shimozuma insisted

I come along today.

I was dragged along

without knowing a thing.

Stop protesting, Mr. Hashidera.

You're here now.

Stop making excuses.

That's right.

A man should know

when to surrender.

Sorry.

As a man, I didn't see

that you ladies were planning

to outnumber me.

I'm sorry.

My husband couldn't make it.

That's all right, ma'am.

I was joking.

So, why aren't you interested

in starting a new family?

Does your daughter object?

I've never asked my daughter.

I haven't been able

to decide myself.

Then make up your mind now.

You'll need a wife sooner or later.

That's true,

but I'm just not ready yet.

Why is that?

I don't really have a reason.

I just haven't taken the next step.

But if you ladies keep pushing me

in that direction,

I may be talked into it.

Excuse me.

Look at me.

In that case, leave it to us.

Well, I'm still not sure.

You're like a catfish, Mr. Hashidera.

- A catfish?

- It's hard to pin you down.

I had a reservation made

at the Suisenro

so we could admire the foliage.

I don't know these parts well,

but I was told that,

despite the hard times,

they serve excellent food and sake.

It's about noon.

Shall we?

You claim you were

dragged here reluctantly,

yet you seem very prepared.

I give up!

I hear you go

to Yuhigaoka Girls School.

Eleventh grade?

What's your favorite subject?

English?

French?

Do you like movies?

Foreign films?

Hitomi, come here!

We're going

to the restaurant to relax.

What's the girl like?

What did you talk about?

She didn't answer

any of my questions.

But she's cute.

Okuhata?

He said it's urgent.

It's been a long time.

I'd like to see Taeko.

She's gone out.

Really?

My father's disowned me.

He kicked me out.

I'm staying

with a former maid of ours.

It's all Taeko's fault.

He found out some jewelry

had been stolen from the shop.

It couldn't have been Taeko!

No, it was me.

But I gave some of it as gifts to Taeko.

That's ridiculous!

- You can ask her.

- But -

You don't know

what she's been up to

since Itakura died.

I'm using a pay phone

so Yukiko won't know.

I used to think Okuhata was okay,

but I didn't know this would happen.

He probably came to tell me

he's been disowned

because he wants something from us.

I'm really worried.

Could you find out what's going on

with him and Taeko?

Just when things are

finally going well for Yukiko...

Can you come home early?

You can't?

I've got to go.

What is it?

Here you are.

Miss Yukiko wants you.

Is it urgent?

Mr. Hashidera's on the phone.

Mr. Hashidera?

For me?

No, it's for Miss Yukiko,

but she wants you to come.

Yukiko's not taking it?

She's impossible,

leaving him waiting on the phone.

Yukiko...

what did you do

about Mr. Hashidera's call?

You didn't come,

so I talked to him.

What did he want?

He wanted to meet me at 4:30 today.

He asked me if I'd like to go out.

What did you say?

Did you accept?

- No.

- Why?

Why don't you go?

Did you turn him down?

Oh, Yukiko!

I told him I had

some business to attend to.

Then he hung up.

Of course he did!

You could have been more diplomatic!

Mr. Hashidera must be angry.

And he's not the only one.

I am too!

Taeko, you better go home now.

Is it a problem if I stay?

It's not that.

I knew I'd find you here.

Miyoshi, give me a drink.

You're drunk.

Are you telling

one of your regulars what to do?

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