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A Shochiku Film

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In the old days, Brooklyn was ravaged by violence…

And youngsters were reckless…

Fights were a daily occurrence…

To the Mafia, Brooklyn was theirs…

"Once we go through the mirror, we're accomplices.

"They track us down when we're hiding... dynamite!

"We can't stop flirting with danger.

"It's like walking a tightrope.

"Hold your breath and wait.

"Now, go dynamite, dynamite!

"Why is this so hot and exciting?

"It's thrilling anytime, anywhere.

"Don't make a fuss, everyone.

"Shut up! Shut up!"

This man is a notorious punk…

Called, Julie the Pimp…

Any nice babes around?

You're not bad.

Let's play.

Silly! Don't you know whose sister I am?

How could I know?

My brother is Tora of Brooklyn.

Tora?

Who's he?

You don't know him? Some guy!

My brother's a nice and kind, good-looking man.

Compared to him, you're scum.

Scum?

Say that again!

Brother!

Out on parole?

It's Tora!

Tora?

Tora… Just mentioning his name… … …

Terrifies the Mafia bosses…

Tora is back…

Hey, punk, you think you can kill me so easily?

It's a pity I'm no match for you.

Thus peace was restored in Brooklyn…

The morning sun, filled with hope andpeace,

is about to light the town…

Don't strain yourself. You'll hurt your back.

Let me help you.

Praying for the success of your son, who is in Tokyo?

I'll do it for you.

I'll ring the bell to call the God. I bet he's near.

Sorry, God.

Let's run.

Tora-san, the Expert

I was born and raised in Shibamata, Katsushika…

Kuruma is my family name… Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora And my given name is Torajiro…

Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora

But people call me Tora, Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora the street peddler…

But people call me Tora, the street peddler…

Chieko Baisho as Sakura

Yuko Tanaka as Keiko

Masami Shimojo as Uncle

Chieko Misaki as Aunty

Gin Maeda as Hiroshi

Hisao Dazai as President

Gajiro Sato as Genko

Hidetaka Yoshioka as Mitsuo

Asao Uchida as Katsuzo

Miyuki Kojima as Yukari

Haruko Mabuchi as Kinuko

Yukiji Asaoka as Momoe

Chishu Ryu as the High Priest

Kenji Sawada as Saburo

Producers: Kiyoshi Shimazu Tetsuo Sasho

Planned by Shun'ichi Kobayashi

Written by Yoji Yamada Yoshitaka Asama

Cinematography: Tetsuo Takaba

Art Direction: Mitsuo Degawa

Music: Naozumi Yamamoto

Sound Recording: Isao Suzuki Sound Mixing: Ryuji Matsumoto

Lighting: Yoshifumi Aoki Editing: Iwao Ishii

Original Story and Directed by Yoji Yamada

Hello.

It's still hot, isn't it?

You here, Mitsuo?

He's too hungry to go home.

Guess what this is.

Mushrooms! Where did you get them?

They're a gift from the Priest.

They smell good.

Try one.

Mushrooms?

Worth several thousand yen.

That much?

Too much to eat them like we used to.

We cook them with rice, put them in soup...

Just bake them with a lemon.

And sake, of course.

I'm full.

Hi there!

Sakura, instant noodles aren't bad.

The ones I just ate were good.

We were discussing more elite food.

Like what?

See? Mushrooms.

The real ones?

Don't rub it on your nose.

Never mind.

We do mind. You're dirty.

Mushrooms that good?

No. They're just expensive.

I wish Tora was here.

Why?

We could eat the mushrooms together.

That's right.

I wonder what he's doing.

He must be starving somewhere.

Tora, huh?

Will you buy my flowers?

Sorry, we already did.

Maybe some other time...

Dear, I'll be going.

Is that Momoe?

Yes. She's all dolled up.

Her husband's well off now.

She left him but went back to him again.

Are they getting along now?

I'll take this.

If it isn't Sakura!

Came to visit your folks?

I went to Hawaii. I brought them gifts.

That's nice.

Hello, Aunty.

Your man's smart.

He owns a big shop? What does he sell?

Golf supplies. He likes golf.

By the way, how's Tora?

Fine, I suppose.

Still single?

I envy him. I wish I were free, too.

My husband's waiting in the car. Excuse me.

Tora!

Aren't you Momoe?

We were talking about you.

Gee, you got sexy.

Wonderful liar!

He fell for her? How fast!

I sometimes think of you.

You're lying again.

I hear you're still single.

Because I can't forget you.

Nor can I.

You're lying, too.

You have a good build.

You look fine.

Momoe.

What?

What's keeping you?

Sorry. Bye, Tora.

Who's he?

A childhood friend.

Don't start it again.

Jealous?

Jilted already?

Fast, this time.

She's married?

Howdy, Sakura.

Welcome home.

Mitsuo...

Welcome back.

Uncle, Tora's back.

Yeah. Welcome home.

Cold greeting!

You mad or something?

Of course not.

Why not go upstairs and rest?

I'm not tired.

You'd better rest in your room.

Welcome back, Tora. You never change.

Right, I never change.

You should know.

What a pity!

Going out?

To abacus class.

Mushrooms for supper. Come home soon.

Hot!

Supper's ready.

Eat while it's hot.

We fixed mushrooms.

From the Priest.

Nice, huh?

Welcome home.

Howdy, Hiroshi, Uncle.

Nice smell, huh?

You cooked mushrooms?

Here comes the glutton. Hide them.

The nerve! That's mean.

He's right. You were mean.

Let's eat. Looks good.

I saved one for you. Don't be mad.

Thanks.

I can't see any mushrooms.

Is this one?

Let me look.

Look! A beaut!

Meany!

You're mean.

Stop it!

I put one in for each of you. Look at it.

No use. I can't find it.

It's there.

These are bamboo shoots.

Burnt rice.

Don't churn it with your dirty hand.

I don't want it. You eat it!

What's that, Uncle?

Got any beefs? Talk straight!

Keep out of this.

You've been grouchy since I got home. What did I do?

I'll tell you.

Think about what you did.

The minute you got back, without even greeting us.

You started to moon over that slut.

At your age. What a shame!

What are you saying?

What's wrong with saying "Hi" to an old friend?

You said more than just "Hi."

Like what?

Tell him!

You took her hands and said: "I can't forget you."

I was ashamed.

Stupid! That was just a joke.

Sure. A joke. It's like him.

Only a joke? You really fell for her, right?

Octopus!

Please don't.

Don't meddle in our family affairs.

Let's eat now.

Idiot!

What a waste!

Get out!

I apologize for him. Forgive him.

You want me to go?

Good! That ends us forever.

Brother!

Stop him or he'll be gone.

Never mind. He's to blame.

Tora, I'm sorry if I was wrong.

Sakura, don't stop me.

I'm saying don't stop me.

Brother!

Why didn't you stop him? I thought you would.

Because...

You told him to go.

Mitsuo, finish your supper.

Mt… Tsurumi -Beppu in Kyushu

Flying in the cold weather is rough, right?

No. I feel great.

Going to Usuki?

Get in.

Fukura Tenjin Shrine -Usuki

Come and look. Everything red brings good luck.

If these were gold figures of Buddha, they'd be expensive.

Two fingers mean 2,000 yen.

All weeds grow apace. That's true.

Danjo Nikki is a villain in a play...

What a sales pitch!

That's fine.

Fine as a cat with its fur full of catnip.

Funny, huh? A real bargain!

Yunohira Spa

Excuse me.

Is the Yunohira lnn far?

It's near, to the left.

Let's stay at that inn.

Yunohira lnn

It'll be cold tonight.

Here in the mountains it's colder than in town.

I'll bring some tea.

This way?

I don't think so.

This way, please.

Do men bathe with women here?

No.

If it isn't Tora!

Been a long time.

Getting along with your man?

Yes, thank you.

That's good.

Hello!

Nobody here?

Has everyone died off?

Howdy. Are you alive?

I was worried.

I feared you might have gone bankrupt.

Who said to hang on until your honeymoon?

I did. So what?

Where's your bride?

Too many girls to pick from.

Welcome.

Any rooms available?

Sure, many.

Today's guests are all handsome.

Don't flatter me.

How about a drink later?

If one lived here permanently, wouldn't it be boring?

Depends on one's partner.

What about your man?

With him, I'd get bored soon.

But you'll marry him.

That's the trouble.

The other day, after we kissed, I realized how ugly he was.

Yet he insists on wearing a tux at the wedding!

What is it?

I have a question.

It was over 30 years ago.

My mom worked here as a maid.

Do you remember her?

Sorry, I don't think I do.

Tora, let me think.

Hold on.

Her name was Ofumi, wasn't it? You're her son?

I thought you resembled someone.

Ofumi's son was grown into such a fine young man.

So you remember her?

I sure do. I remember her well.

She was beautiful.

I'm amazed there was such a beauty at this place.

She was popular among the guests.

After she left, business slowed down.

And -how is she doing?

Actually, she fell ill.

Early last month...

She died?

Anyway, join us.

From Kansai?

I was in Nara. I couldn't get a good job there.

Mom and I moved to Tokyo.

Then, did your mom die in a Tokyo hospital?

Were you and your dad there?

No. He divorced her years ago. I don't know where he is.

She left that man?

Did you know him?

He was one of my guests.

I was against the marriage.

Oh, I'm sorry.

He was your father, right?

So Ofumi died. God rest her soul.

Mom always missed this spa.

She did?

She often said that...

If she drank the water at this spa, she'd get well.

Really? If I knew, I'd have sent her many bottles of it.

So before burying her ashes,

I want to show her where she'd worked.

Then, you brought her ashes?

Where are they? In your room?

Hold it.

What?

She was such an unfortunate woman.

Why don't we hold a service for her?

Good idea!

Go get your mom's ashes.

Do it.

Don't you have a friend who's a priest -a kind one?

There's one. He loves Ofumi.

Call him.

Tell all her old friends to come.

These doors will be in the way. Remove them.

We need food, too.

Hey, maid!

Gosh!

The sutras. Where's the service?

It's being held here.

That reminds me. The man in the next room...

Changed and went out.

The guy with the square face?

Yes.

You wanted to go for a walk.

Let's go.

Hey!

Where are you from?

We're from Tokyo.

Sightseeing?

Yes. A vacation.

Sorry to disturb you.

This is a service for his late mother.

Even though you're strangers, will you pray for her?

As her son...

Thank you very much.

Everyone, start offering incense.

Tora, please.

No, no.

Please do.

After you.

You're a guest. You first.

Please.

Well, since you insist.

Let me go first.

I pinched the fire.

Brush it off!

Water!

What happened?

Thanks.

How's the crop?

It's very good this year.

Hi, girls! Going to the station?

I'll go with you.

I'll come again.

Please do.

The station's so far. I stopped off to rest.

I'm not busy at all.

Bored stiff.

Will this do?

Sure. Thanks.

You work at a department store?

You too?

In a different section.

Hard work, huh? On your feet all day.

You've got to be nice to people.

Some take time to decide.

And you sure can't say,

"Sorry, nothing becomes you."

Right!

Any boyfriends?

She has one.

Only one.

What about you?

I'm not very popular.

Don't start that again.

She has many admirers. In a way she's sexy.

Don't say that.

Unlike me, she's choosey.

I have an ideal. That's what I want.

So you're looking for your ideal.

What's her ideal like?

A tall, rich man...

Slim and handsome.

I'm just the opposite.

Yotokuji Temple -Kitsuki

The pail...

Mom...

I'm going.

I'll come again.

You won't be lonely, will you?

You're back home now.

Come again.

Take care.

So long.

Thanks for last night.

Not at all. Was your mom born around here?

Yes. You sightseeing here?

Yes.

I'll take you wherever you like.

Really?

Yukari!

Him again!

I can't believe this!

May I get in, too?

Please.

Tora!

The man we met last night.

What?

He'll give us a lift.

The filial young man? Glad to see you.

Walking with these gals, I'm bushed.

I lucked out.

Let's go, young man.

Hi, giraffes!

Tora, a tiger!

"Tiger" is my name.

Tora, watch your hat!

Stay away. It's dangerous.

What are you doing?

Now, go.

It was so much fun.

Take care on the way.

Thanks a lot.

Bye!

I want to go to Shibamata, too.

Do you? Now, go.

Keiko...

Will you be my friend?

It's so sudden...

Goodbye.

So she's gone.

She's gone?

What's funny?

You fell for her?

Is that wrong?

You shouldn't have said it that way.

"Will you be my friend?"

That wasn't the proper way.

You sounded like a punk.

Then, what should I...?

You should have moved close to her and said:

"Miss, I hope to see you again after you return to Tokyo."

Like that.

Would that be proper?

Love her your own way. Bye.

Tora, why don't you stay at my place and teach me proper ways?

Why must I prop you up?

Let's go to Tokyo together.

In your car?

Won't it be tiring?

Come on.

Thank you.

We're back.

Welcome home.

I'm so tired.

Welcome back.

A bargain sale?

Where was it?

At a department store.

We bought this for you, at the king size corner.

For me?

Thanks. I hardly deserve it.

You do. You're kind to my husband.

You make me feel ashamed.

Nice design.

Anything's okay for me, if it keeps warm.

What do you think of this?

Too loud for me.

Not you. It's for Tora. He likes loud clothes.

So that girls might like him.

I wonder when he'll return.

I'm sure he'll be glad to get it.

Won't he?

Remembering him is hard on me.

Maybe I was too harsh on him.

Never mind. He was at fault.

Goodness!

I forgot to buy your socks.

She's so forgetful recently.

A taxi?

No parking here.

Brother!

What's wrong?

Wow, am I bushed!

You all right?

I drove all the way from Kyushu with little to eat.

I'm still shaking.

By car?

By truck?

No. In a chauffeured car.

Chauffeur, what are you doing? Come in.

Thanks very much.

Come in.

Sit down.

Excuse me.

What are you doing?

Why little to eat?

I thought he had money.

I planned to stop off here and there.

But he had only gas money.

My butt hurts.

Lie down and rest.

Bed!

You come, too.

I'll bathe and drink some cold beer later.

You too, please.

My car's still there.

We'll take care of it. Go upstairs.

The car's in the way.

I'll ask Hiroshi.

No, I'll ask him.

It hurts!

You all right?

High Priest...

Hiroshi?

May I park a car here?

Of course. Whose car is it?

Brother came home by car.

He did? Has he got a license?

He had a chauffeur drive him.

A chauffeur?

I don't know. I've got to go.

Did he do something bad?

No. I don't think he's bright enough.

Brother, may I come in?

I thought he was from a rich family:

He looks nice and has a car.

I borrowed the car from a friend.

You should have told me sooner...

That you're as broke as me.

I thought Tora was rich.

What made you think so?

He didn't look poor.

I asked him what he did. He said he had no work.

I thought he was rich and didn't need to work.

You lack sense.

How true!

Have some.

My, I forgot the oysters!

I thought it tasted strange.

It's really nice.

What is?

I've never eaten with so many people.

Were you alone with your mother?

You're admirable. You took your mom's ashes...

Where she would've wanted to go, then held a service.

Such a good son!

Indeed he is.

I envy him.

You misunderstand.

When she was sick, a child was born.

I was too busy to take enough the time to see her.

A baby?

Yes, a difficult delivery.

You have a child?

When so young?

It's not my child.

Whose, then?

A chimpanzee's.

I don't get it.

Saburo works at a zoo.

Then tell us sooner. I thought it was your child.

Sorry.

He's odd.

Think so?

See?

Odd people never think they're odd.

Don't you think you're odd?

Me?

Am I odd?

I don't think so.

You sure are odd.

All Toraya people are odd.

He looks odd, too.

Good evening.

May I ask you...?

What?

Sakura and her husband - how did they...

Get married?

Why ask?

I just want to know.

It was a case of love at first sight.

Right, Hiroshi?

Silly!

I know.

Shut up!

Dad could see Mom's room from his dorm.

That's enough!

He saw her change into pajamas every night.

Silly! Stop!

I didn't do that.

You did.

Embarrassing!

Did that really happen?

How nice...

Envy them?

Yes.

Then don't give up.

Even an oaf like him made it.

He made a happy family with her.

You're good-looking. Have confidence.

What are you talking about?

This is between us. He's in love.

Stop it.

He met a girl during his trip.

Don't!

You love her, right?

I have to go.

Why not stay the night?

I must return the car.

Goodbye, Tora.

The story just got started!

See you again.

Going home?

You miss your mother?

Come again whenever you like and stay.

Bring your laundry. Wash it with ours.

Thank you.

Traveling with you was fun.

Glad to hear it.

And...

About that girl...

Leave it to me.

Do your best.

Know where the car is?

At the temple.

See him off.

Careful on the way.

Good night.

I'll go to bed.

Again? You slept until evening.

I came a long way by car.

My neck and back still hurt.

You said, "Leave it to me..."

Even birds have homes.

See what happened to Saburo, who lost his mother?

The only one who knows is none other than Torajiro Kuruma.

So saying, the narrator withdraws.

Meaning what?

Anyway, something'll happen.

"I'm sorry, Saburo.

"The one I love is Tora."

Oh, where will young Saburo go?

His life has been such a lonely voyage.

We'll repeat the greetings.

Attention!

Welcome.

Thank you very much.

Please come again.

Let's try our best. Let's open for business.

Take it easy.

All right?

Don't feed them.

Got a cold?

Runny nose?

I'll fix you up.

What happened?

Who did you catch it from?

Welcome.

Does Mr. Torajiro Kuruma live here?

Yes, he does.

My name is Keiko Ogawa.

I met Tora on a trip. He was kind to me.

He said he met some girls. Were you one of them?

Then, Tora came home?

Yes, a few days ago.

Took a long drive without eating anything.

You mean in Saburo's car?

Is that so?

So Tora's back home...

Where is he now?

He stayed in bed until yesterday. Today he's working.

He'll be back soon. Why not wait?

Please.

Thanks, but I have to go home.

My mom's sick. She told me to fix supper.

Do you live near here?

Yes. I'm on my way from work.

I came to give him the photos we took on the trip.

It's thoughtful of you.

I want to meet him.

Come again. Phone him first.

Thanks, I will. Excuse me.

Give her some sweets.

It's our speciality. Take it for your family.

How nice. Thank you.

Please tell Tora I came.

Of course.

Thanks for coming.

You're Sakura, aren't you?

Tora told me about you.

He did?

Goodbye.

She seems bright.

She's the one. This is really something!

It sure is!

Hot news! A great one came!

What happened?

A girl came to see Tora. A sexy one.

They call him a president?

I've had it.

Let's call it a day.

I didn't mean that.

It's so gloomy here. I wanted to cheer you up.

Try to understand me.

Thanks.

I'm sorry to be late, Mom.

Already eating?

He's hungry. He's eating leftovers.

Sweets from Shibamata.

Have you been there?

I'll roast some beef for you.

Then, I'll go to bed.

Your uncle phoned. He wants your answer.

What answer?

The marriage he's arranging.

I already told him no.

What a child!

I'll have your dad answer him.

This will look better on you.

Won't I look older?

Yes, but...

I'll take it.

Really? You'll take all three?

Just a moment, please.

Tora, I missed you so.

Sorry to call you.

That's all right.

If I talked to you while you're working...

You'd be embarrassed.

So I decided on this.

You're very kind.

Find this place easily?

No. I'm glad you gave me the phone number.

The madam came for me.

He said he had a square face. I found him right off.

I spotted you soon, too, honey.

He's funny. He keeps me laughing.

He's a nice person.

He sure is.

The usual?

Yukari sends you her best. She has a date today.

She's popular, huh?

That reminds me:

Saburo sends you his best.

The guy who drove the car. Remember?

Sure. You drove home with him, right?

Right.

What sort of man is he?

Let's see...

In a way, he's odd to us normal people.

I agree.

He was so quiet. But suddenly...

He yelled, "Will you be my friend?"

You mean at the port?

I wonder what he was thinking.

I guess he has many girlfriends.

I doubt it.

He's such a poor speaker.

No sweethearts?

Maybe he has.

It's probably one-sided.

One-sided?

Listen.

I wonder what kind of girl she is, the one he loves.

You want to know?

She's you.

He likes you.

You're lying.

Don't say things like that.

It's true.

Why not be friends with him?

Don't worry. He won't attack or bite you.

That's what's good about him.

I can't.

Why?

Because...

You hate him?

He's too good-looking.

Is that how you feel?

You know how I feel, don't you?

Yet you came all the way to tell me that?

No. I just dropped by to have a drink with you.

Sure?

Sure.

Let's drink, then.

Sure, let's.

Cheers!

Good!

Shall we drink up?

Do you mind?

No.

I'll invent an excuse and call home.

Be convincing.

Poor guy!

He likes her. She doesn't.

That's life, isn't it?

Sure is.

Sorry Tora's making you wait.

That's all right.

Why not join me for a drink?

Tora wouldn't like it.

Did he say to wait here?

Yes.

He's doing me a favor.

A favor? Can he be of help?

It's him.

Young Saburo's fate hangs in the balance.

Hi! So you're here. Saburo.

He's been waiting an hour.

Did you see her?

Who?

Keiko.

I sure did.

How did it go?

I always feel like this:

Girls going home after work look real nice.

They seem a little tired, their hair a little messy.

"Tora, I missed you so."

"Let's drink to our reunion."

"Good."

I bet she drinks a lot.

And then?

The shop was nice, too.

The madame's sexy. She said I was nice.

Tora...

I'm not asking you that.

Will you tell me the conclusion?

Okay, I will.

I hope you're prepared.

Yes. Get to the point.

You were turned down.

I'm sorry. Give up.

Why?

Why?

The reason?

You're too good-looking.

Tora, do looks matter so much?

Evidently.

It's ridiculous!

Whatever it's about, stop. Don't talk about looks.

Keep out of this. It's between us men.

Right, Saburo?

Tora...

Have you ever been in love?

Hey, listen...

Look who you're talking to.

Asking me if I've been in love.

Some guy!

What'll be left of me without love?

A machine eating three meals a day and farting.

An eating machine.

Right?

What a fool!

What's wrong?

I shouldn't have asked you. Goodbye.

You should make the approach yourself.

You're in love.

I can't. So, I asked you.

If I could talk to women as easily as you,

I wouldn't ask you.

Wait a minute!

He looked so sad. Poor man!

What've you done?

You were mean to him!

So what?

What's it to you old fogies?

Siding with handsome guys?

Why did I get involved in this?

A radish, please.

I'll be back early.

Where to?

Shibamata. I've been invited to lunch.

Brother, Saburo's here.

He is?

Why so late?

Sorry for the other night.

I invited you because I should do something for you.

What's the time?

Five to eleven.

Same as my watch?

Keiko'll be here soon.

I don't understand. Keiko will be my girlfriend?

I haven't asked her that.

You mean...

He didn't tell her you were coming.

You have to pretend it's a coincidence.

Then, what's going to happen?

It's simple.

She'll get here soon, saying, "Hello."

Surprised, she'll ask, "Saburo, why are you here?"

I'll answer for you.

"Saburo just dropped in."

That's it. Just that.

In short, you'll deceive Keiko.

Sure. Why not?

Then what'll happen?

Sakura and I will fix you up.

At the proper time we'll say,

"Why not take a walk along the river?"

The rest depends on you.

On your masterful hand.

What should I talk to her about?

Some guy! Must I teach you everything?

Enjoy the view along the river.

Appreciate the dandelions.

Sit beside her.

Watch out for the dog dung!

Sit on it and you'll be a mess.

Spread your hanky.

Careful. It'd dirty there.

What a filthy hanky! Get a better one.

Aunty, bring a clean towel.

Sit down.

Thanks.

Not you. Let her sit first.

Then you both sit side by side.

The beautiful, azure sky...

Fluffy while clouds...

Birds are flying overhead.

"I wish I could ride on those clouds...

"And go where I've never been."

"Saburo, why say things like that?"

"Because it's hard to live in Tokyo.

"Maybe if I traveled north, I could...

"Forget the pain within me."

"Saburo...

"Be honest with me."

"Keiko...

"I love you."

But never say that aloud.

Use your eyes instead.

My eyes?

Right.

Gaze at her fervently.

"Keiko, I'm really in love with you."

Say that in your heart.

Look at me.

Use me.

Think of me as Keiko.

Okay?

Saburo...

Keiko...

Gosh!

It's nothing to laugh at.

Tora, Keiko's here.

Calm down.

Take it easy. Relax.

"I'm not busy at all." Say it.

I'm not busy at all.

Hello.

Welcome. I'm glad you came.

You just dropped in.

Hello, Sakura.

Nice to meet you again.

Thanks for the drinks.

Thanks for inviting me.

Hello.

We meet again.

"Sorry for the other day."

Sorry for the other day.

I'm surprised.

Tora didn't tell me a thing.

Why don't you two take a walk along the river?

Not that. I'm supposed to do...

Explain why Saburo is here.

Right.

When I told him Keiko was coming,

he gladly came, too.

No, not that.

I wonder what to say...

I know. He came by chance.

It's such a coincidence, it surprised me.

I can hardly believe it.

She's already wise to it all.

I wondered what was going to happen.

She got wise?

Why are you laughing?

You came by chance, too?

The mailman, too?

Letters came by chance.

Listen.

What?

Tell me.

Why do you want to be friends with me?

Why? Well...

I don't know how to put it...

Listen...

Would you like some oranges?

No, thank you.

You dropped them.

Those white clouds...

Where?

Up there. I wish I could ride on them.

In short, I wish I could take a trip.

Talking about trips?

Yes.

You like travel?

Yes. Very much.

So do I.

Is that so?

Thank you.

What a long rain!

I say...

I brought you this.

Thanks. Need our chop?

It's heavy. What is it?

From Yunohira Spa, Yufuin, Oita, in Kyushu.

What is it? I don't think it's plain water.

It must be mineral water.

A letter too.

Beautiful handwriting!

"Dear Toraya people:

"I appreciate how kind Mr. Torajiro Kuruma...

"Was to us when he stayed at our inn."

I wonder what happened.

"Each and every one of us...

"Admires his wonderful personality.

"As a token of our gratitude,

"we send you water from our spa.

"Warm it and drink it like tea.

"I wish good health to your entire family.

"From the owner of Yunohira lnn."

Hot mineral water?

Bitter?

Sweet.

Really?

It's like ordinary water.

It's good for your stomach.

Uncle goes to many places. Cool!

He doesn't travel for fun.

He doesn't have his own house. That's why.

Have you heard from Saburo and Keiko?

Not lately.

Tora's worried about them. He's impatient.

He should worry about himself.

They'll get along.

That's his shortcoming, and what's good about him, too.

Good night.

You still home, Dad?

I'll go to work later.

You sick?

He wants to talk to you.

Sit down.

Now, tell her.

About Tsukamoto...

Who's Tsukamoto?

He proposed to you!

He turned you down.

Really? That's great.

It's hardly that.

Keep quiet, will you?

Turning you down is okay. But he proposed to you.

Your uncle got mad and asked him why.

Then...

The man said you have a boyfriend.

Your uncle told me that.

Go upstairs and study.

All you do is loaf.

Why did he say that?

He had you checked.

He spied on me!

Don't get mad. I'm mad, too.

Tsukamoto doesn't matter.

I definitely want to know...

Do you really have a boyfriend?

What's your answer?

He's late for work. Answer!

Yes, I do.

Marriage in mind?

I don't know yet.

Who is he? Your fellow-worker?

What does he do? Where does he work?

Been with him long?

What kind of man is he? How far did you go with him?

Say I already left.

Ogawa residence.

Yes, she's in. And who is this?

Just a moment, please.

Tora of Shibamata.

Hello?

Keiko? It's me…

Hi!

Iphoned the store but it was closed…

I hesitated to callyou at home, but here I am calling you…

Do you mind?

No. I'm glad you called.

You are?

I haven 't heard from you lately… I wondered what's up…

Getting along with Saburo?

What's up? You sound blue…

What are you doing?

Now? Nothing.

I'm free.

Want to see me?

Come now. I'll be waiting.

Fine, I will.

See you later.

I'm going out. Enough for today.

Was he the one, your boyfriend?

In a way.

What sort of man is he?

A handsome, slim, kind man.

I found this in her room.

I wonder if he's the one.

Is this the guy?

Thank you very much.

Sakura here?

She is, see?

You're here?

Is Keiko coming?

Yeah. I bought some cake. She'll like it.

Treat her nicely.

It's so abrupt. Can I have some food delivered?

No. Home cooking will be better.

Aunty is busy.

When I phoned Keiko,

she was crying. Poor kid!

What happened?

Beats me.

We can ask her when she comes.

She must have a serious problem.

Did Saburo find another girl?

He wouldn't do that.

Who knows? He's handsome. But I'd never forgive him.

It's too soon to get excited.

What time will she come?

I don't know.

But it's been an hour.

I'll go meet her at the station.

Aunty, fix food and wait.

I'll bring her here.

No more today. Sold out.

Keiko!

You came for me?

You were late. I was worried.

Thank you.

I'm glad you could come.

Hello.

High Priest, it's been a long time.

How's it going?

I repent for what I always do.

How are you, Gen?

He isn't repenting for anything. Not at all.

He's impossible.

He suddenly said he'd quit working.

He stood there and said, "I wish you happiness, Sakura."

I didn't say that.

You did.

Stop!

Then what happened?

Yeah, what did happen?

Sure, you ran after him, shouting, "Hiroshi!"

Some brother!

What's this about?

Sakura and Hiroshi's romance.

I'm embarrassed.

Married couples live contentedly.

But they have their stories.

How about Uncle and Aunty?

Never mind us.

Time sure flies, right?

Was the workshop there then?

Sure. The same as now.

No progress since.

You, either.

What's that?

I'll go back to work.

Work hard.

Have a good time.

I wonder how Hiroshi can survive in that mill.

Hey, workers!

Lunch hour is over.

Get back to the grind. Poor guys!

Silly!

Thanks for the meal.

Don't bother. I'll make you some tea.

Thanks.

Thank you.

Looks good. Making pickles?

She boasts of them.

I'll give you some.

Will you?

What's wrong?

Fight with your mom?

We often fight.

Do you meet Saburo?

Sure.

Making out with him?

I don't know what to do.

In what way?

I can't tell what he's thinking.

All he talks about are chimpanzees.

And then he stops talking.

At tearooms, he keeps silent and just drinks water.

That's hard on me.

Sometimes I want to leave him.

But with you, I can talk freely.

I never get bored however long I'm with you.

But it's different with Saburo.

Try to understand him.

He can't talk because he loves you.

"When I see her next time, I'll tell her this.

"That, too."

So thinking, he leaves home.

But when he sees you, he forgets it all.

He clams up like a fool.

Then he pities himself.

He feels like crying.

That's how men in love react.

I know.

I know very well how he feels.

But I'm no longer a dreaming girl.

Marriage is a reality.

I don't understand.

What don't you like about him?

I mean...

We haven't discussed anything important.

I'm not sure if we can get long.

Are you saying...

You don't like Saburo?

That's not it.

I love him.

That's why it's hard for me.

Try to understand.

Then there's no problem.

If you love him, you're happy.

Why must you suffer?

Am I wrong, Sakura?

Marriage isn't that simple.

You wouldn't understand.

Brother!

I don't get it because I'm stupid.

What's wrong?

She ridiculed me.

Now what happened?

Whatever it is, don't mind what Tora says.

He isn't mature enough to preach to people.

I'm sorry I can't help you.

Tora scolded me.

It happens to girls your age.

Thinking about marriage makes you feel sad.

I felt that way.

You did?

Yes. Every woman does.

What about you?

Thinking about marrying such a skinny guy,

I kept crying all the time.

You're stealing my lines.

Give me some sweets.

I'm coming.

Hey, your grub.

You surprised me. What brought you here today?

I went to see Tora, then stopped by here.

Is that so?

You busy now?

Not very. Wait a minute.

Kinoshita...

Glad you came.

Want to talk to me?

I thought I'd call you, but couldn't.

About what?

You wanted to talk to me, too?

Yes. But you go first.

Are we riding it?

We'll get a nice view. And we'll be alone.

Give us a ride.

It's rare for you.

Sit side by side. A good chance.

Have a nice time.

About Bebe...

The name of a female chimp I'm raising.

She's unfriendly these day.

She even bit my arm.

Rough, huh?

I wondered why.

I realized it was because I lost my affection for her.

I've been like that...

Ever since...

I met you.

Before that I thought of Bebe...

As if she were my child.

Since I met you, she's a mere animal to me.

So...

So what?

Will you marry me?

I wanted to say that.

Do you love me?

Say it aloud.

I love you.

What did you want to say?

Forget it.

Something important?

Yes, but never mind.

You discussed marriage?

You did? I'm glad for you.

I was worried about you.

Brother will be happy to hear it.

You coming here?

We'll be waiting.

Where are you now?

Is that so? We'll be here.

Seems Keiko and Saburo are making out.

That swain made it?

They're coming here.

Gosh! Have they eaten?

Order some food.

Brother!

Why the suitcase?

I'm going on a trip. I've stayed too long.

Sakura...

Sakura, encourage Saburo for me.

Too bad, I couldn't help him get along with Keiko.

He'll soon find another girl.

You're wrong.

Keiko phoned. She said they talked and got engaged.

They're coming here to tell us about it.

Is that so?

I thought Saburo had been jilted.

I shouldn't have worried, a guy like me.

So that's it?

I see.

Where are you going?

Don't leave. Wait until they come.

Now that Saburo made it, I'm no longer needed.

Don't say that.

Will you congratulate Saburo...

On my behalf, all right?

Uncle, Aunty, take care.

Wait for them.

I have work to do.

Being handsome is nice. I'm sort of jealous.

Brother...

What did he say just now?

Happy New Year!

Patronize us again this year.

It was hot last year.

Sorry to make you work.

I'm used to it.

A girl like you doing this? Sorry.

No. Here you are.

Busy on New Year's?

Come in.

The sweets to go?

They're ready.

A New Year's gift.

Thank you.

Keiko's here?

Yes. She came to help.

That swain too?

He's on duty.

Isn't the zoo closed?

Animals have no New Year's.

I see. He's right!

Pity! I put on a nice kimono for him.

Why must you dress up?

I wanted to see a swain.

I'm fed up with a beast.

Great wording!

I'll drink out of despair.

Why just laugh when we're at work?

Toraya here.

Why, Brother!

Happy New Year!

We're all fine.

Where are you?

In Kyushu?

Listen, Keiko's here.

Why not talk to her?

Keiko, hurry and come.

It's Brother.

He's calling from Kyushu.

Hello?

Tora?

Why did you leave?

We had lots to talk about.

Why?

We're getting along, thank you.

Is that so?

A lot will happen to you.

What counts is, you love each other.

Yes. Tora, when will you be back?

I miss you.

I'll be back, one of these days.

Is Saburo there? He isn't?

Well, give him my best.

What's wrong? You crying?

It's cut off?

They're getting along? Good.

Tora...

Hi!

Ladies and gentlemen...

We bring you a special show, performed by a family...

I wish the people at the Kannawa Spa a Happy New Year.

Look at these items.

In first-class Tokyo shops, they sell for...

At least 1,000 or 2,000 yen.

I won't ask that much.

How about 400 yen?

Yotsuya, Akasaka, Kojimachi... I work those places.

Plum blossoms are white.

Like the tofu my girl makes...

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