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"I'm a pirate, the fiercest of all.

"Looting all the Seven Seas.

"As many as fifty thousand ships have I sunk."

"I'm the king stud of all women.

"Sailing all the Seven Seas.

"As many as fifty thousand girls have I snatched."

He's drunk again.

He's thinking of his sister. He hasn't seen her in 20 years.

He may look tough.

But he's nice at heart.

Meanwhile, aboard a sla ve ship… … …

You, slave, tried to touch me! How dare you?

Be my woman.

Don't be so mean.

Be my woman. You can have good food, nice clothes.

Even a castle. How about it?

I'd rather stay a slave!

Damn bitch!

What's up now?

Trouble! Pirate Tiger's coming!

Tiger!

So you're the one.

You're the infamous slave merchant.

Have mercy, Captain Tiger!

I'll give you all the jewels, slaves! Everything!

Please! Spare me!

Girl... are you all right?

Yes. Thank you very much.

You're safe now.

You aren't slaves any more. You're free.

You can all go home.

Where are you from?

Katsushika Island.

Katsushika?

Do you know the island?

Katsushika...

God, I love the sound of that name!

The island where I once lived.

The sky there was blue.

Flowers were blooming.

A peaceful place where people lived happily.

Jack! You're alive!

Cherry! You're safe!

Mitsuo!

Aunty!

Captain Tiger!

If it isn't you... Uncle and Aunty!

You must be our nephew.

You left us 20 years ago.

You're my sister Cherry! I've been looking for you.

Brother!

My Brother...

That's right, Cherry!

Spare me! Please!

Katsushika Island! Dead ahead!

Port of Shibamata!

Good! Hoist the sails, everybody!

I enjoyed it.

Thanks.

Tora-san Meets The Songstress Again

I was born and raised in Shibamata, Katsushika… Tora-san Meets The Songstress Again

I was born and raised in Shibamata, Katsushika…

Kuruma is my family name… And my given name is Torajiro…

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…

But people call me Tora, Chieko Baisho as Sakura the street peddler…

Chieko Baisho as Sakura

Masami Shimojo as Uncle

Gin Maeda as Hiroshi

Chieko Misaki as Aunty

Hisao Dazai as President Gajiro Sato as Genko

Hayato Nakamura as Mitsuo Yoshio Yoshida as the slave merchant

Kaneko Iwasaki as Nobuko

Chiharu Kuri as Kimiko

Ai Saotome as Mariko

Eiji Funakoshi as Hyodo

Chishu Ryu as the High Priest

Ruriko Asaoka as Lily

Producer: Kiyoshi Shimazu

Planned by Yukio Takashima Shun'ichi Kobayashi

Written by Yoji Yamada Yoshitaka Asama

Cinematography: Tetsuo Takaba

Art Direction: Kiminobu Sato

Music: Naozumi Yamamoto

Sound Recording: Hiroshi Nakamura Sound Mixing: Ryuji Matsumoto

Lighting: Yoshifumi Aoki Editing: Iwao Ishii

Original Story and Directed by Yoji Yamada

She looks young, but she isn't much younger than me.

She isn't?

Come and look at her.

She's smiling.

She's been standing a long time. I guess she's tired.

She makes a helluva good living just smiling.

I wouldn't mind doing it for the money.

What a thing to say!

She's smiling.

But she must have problems we don't know about.

Her husband...?

He married into her family.

He looks like Hiroshi.

That makes Sakura a queen?

What's going on?

What's funny?

Aunty said Queen Elizabeth's husband looks like Hiroshi.

Silly.

It makes your son a prince.

Oh, no! Our prince has a runny nose.

That reminds me. We've another prince here.

A prince with a square face!

He's been away longer this time.

I wonder where he is.

It's about time we found a suitable bride.

For that prince.

Boss, a call for you.

Why the long face?

We were talking about Tora.

He's been gone longer than usual.

Yes.

I wonder why.

Is there a customer?

I'll go look.

Welcome.

Why, it's you!

Hello.

Uncle! Aunty!

Come quick!

Look who's here.

It's been a long time, Mary. No, Julie.

What're you saying? She's Lily.

Sorry to come so abruptly.

Bring some tea.

I'm glad you came.

I had an urge to come here.

And how have you been?

How's business?

A restaurant, wasn't it?

A sushi shop.

Yes, and you run it.

How's business?

Not so good lately?

Do you have a baby yet?

Well... I'm divorced.

I'm not cut out to be a housewife.

Your husband was a good man.

Yes. It was my fault.

I feel sorry for him.

Where's Tora?

We were just talking about him.

He's been gone since last autumn.

He'd be happy to see you.

He used to talk about you a lot.

I wanted to see him. I was afraid he might not be here.

I must go.

So soon?

Stay longer.

Eat supper with us.

Thank you.

I have to go. I have a train to catch.

I have to make a living. I'm an itinerant singer.

Goodbye.

Come again.

See you.

Lily!

Running a sushi shop was too much for her?

I shouldn't have asked if she had a baby.

I'm afraid you hurt her.

I think so.

Where are you going?

North.

I was in warm Kyushu and Shikoku during winter.

Now I'm going to Iwate, Aomori and Hokkaido.

I might run into Tora somewhere.

If you do, say hello for me.

Goodbye. I'll come again.

With Tora.

How are you?

Each person in the world has his own destiny.

People born in the Year of the Rat have sexual problems.

Women born in the Year of the Sheep cause family trouble.

And the Year of the Snake...

You were born under red Mars. You're lucky.

I'm sure she's very bright.

Trouble is she's strong-willed.

She often fights with her husband.

Right?

Scram! This isn't for kids.

Welcome back, Tora.

Tell me...

Is that guy still here?

He shut himself in the room. He hasn't come out.

Who is he?

I wish I knew. I'm fed up with him.

No!

Hold it! Don't treat your life so lightly!

Don't kill yourself!

You're wrong.

I was trying to fix the light.

Stupid! Why didn't you say so?

You shook me up!

I'm sorry.

How was business, Tora?

What do you care? Worry about yourself.

Didn't I tell you to go back to your wife?

Why don't you go home?

Did you at least phone her?

I tried many times.

But I don't know what to say.

What are you saying?

You suddenly disappeared.

You haven't been home for a week.

Your family's worried half to death.

They may have killed themselves.

They'd never do that.

How do you know? Are they so coldhearted?

Yes, in a way you could say that.

These days with you made me realize...

How warm and gentle human affection can be.

Enough with your philosophy! It gives me a headache.

Let's drink beer.

Hey! Bring some beer!

Let's go, Mitsuo.

Going home?

Have supper with us.

The meeting of the circle.

What circle?

My co-workers come to discuss books.

Toraya...

Brother!

We're all fine.

How are you? Where are you?

Far away?

It's long distance. I'll be brief.

Get paper and a pencil ready.

Tokyo, 416-6589.

That's Hyodo's house. Call them.

Tell the woman that her husband is all right.

He's traveling with me.

How's everybody? Okay?

Hello. Hello.

Who's Hyodo?

No more coins?

10 yen!

Where are you?

Here. 10 yen.

He needs them.

It's cut off.

What happened?

I haven't the vaguest idea.

Tora is fine at least?

He sounded okay.

I wonder who Hyodo is.

Hyodo speaking.

Mrs. Kuruma?

My husband? He's with your brother?

Just a moment.

Mr. Naito! Come quickly!

Hello. Hello. Sorry. Where is he now?

I'm sorry I forgot to ask.

My brother's traveling.

I'm not so sure it's a business trip.

Where is he?

You don't know? Why?

I'd like to visit you. May I have your address?

Mr. Naito, a pen.

I think I've found Papa.

Where is he?

Hey, Papa!

Tell me before you go out.

I was afraid you'd kill yourself.

Don't worry. I won't die.

I took this trip to gain freedom. Not because I want to die.

All right, all right. Let's eat.

Look!

It's so close.

It's free. I envy it.

Sorry I'm late.

Sakura, please come in.

Sakura, his sister.

Sorry she isn't dressed smartly.

I phoned you last night.

I'm Mrs. Hyodo.

It's kind of your brother, taking care of him.

It's nothing.

Last Monday morning, he left home as usual.

His office called me around noon to ask where he was.

We looked all over for him. My husband is such a timid man.

He'd never neglect his work, or flirt with girls.

His superiors are certain about that.

I have no idea how this could have happened!

I was worried sick. Then you called.

I'm relieved to know he's alive.

I'm hungry.

Give me some dumplings.

I'm embarrassed.

Now, Madam...

About what I asked.

Yes. Sakura, Tora's itinerary?

Where did he go?

You don't know?

If you don't know...

Could you ask somebody in his company?

What was the name of his company?

I understand he's a salesman.

A customer, Aunty.

Excuse me.

His company is so small. I'm not sure you can call it a company.

Don't be so modest. He isn't just a peddler, is he?

Something like that, I think.

Please don't joke. I'm serious.

Please!

A father setting out on a voyage.

His children saying goodbye.

His wife sadly waving to him.

That's the way they live.

This is no time for poetry.

This is all we have. Not enough for a hotel.

Don't worry.

What'll we do?

We can sleep on a bench at a station.

Yes! Great! A touch of romance!

Be romantic by yourself.

How late are you open?

Till 2 a.m.

Then you go home, take a bath, go to bed? It'll be dawn.

Not easy, is it? Some people live their lives like that.

Noodles, please.

Have a light?

On your way home?

You work this late?

Lily!

Tora...

It's you, Tora!

Is it really you, Tora?!

Who else? Where have you been all this time?

Lots of things happened.

I went to Shibamata to see you.

You did? But I wasn't there?

No. Where were you?

I'm afraid I'm in the way. Excuse me.

Thank you for everything.

Your friend?

Yes.

Stay and drink with us.

Yes, let's drink.

This woman? We knew each other well two years ago.

Two years already?

The summer before last.

That's right.

What have you been doing?

Me? Falling in love all the time.

Braggart!

Let's drink up.

More sake!

We'll have a wild party!

Please be quiet. It's late.

How far did you go with the nurse?

Did you score?

Good night.

Tell me!

I'm sleepy.

I'm not.

Go to sleep, will you?

No. Stay awake.

Hey! Watch your big feet!

This is no fun.

I'm anemic.

My feet freeze even in summer.

Get a hot water bottle.

You warm my feet.

God, your feet are cold!

Meany!

Papa will warm me.

Your feet are so warm. It feels good!

Tora. Tora!

Keep her warm.

This is nice.

I've been wondering. Why is he with you?

This man?

I picked him up at Hachinohe.

He was standing on the platform in a daze.

I asked him if he was trying to commit suicide.

Been with me ever since.

A weird man compared to us sensible people.

Are you sensible?!

I'm the most sensible man around.

Aren't you sensible?

Yes!

He's laughing.

I'm hungry. Let's eat something.

How about some crab at Oshamanbe?

Crab? Sounds good. Can we afford it?

Crab? What about a hotel tonight?

Don't worry. We can sleep in a station.

Okay. Let's do it.

He's weird.

Good morning.

A night on that bench made me stiff. I need exercise.

Good morning.

Did you sleep well?

You slept wearing shoes?

Really? Your factory burned down?

That's too bad.

Why don't you buy one for our kid?

Well - how much?

Only 1,000 yen.

That cheap?

It got a little wet.

But it didn't get burned in the fire, did it?

It writes well.

Let's buy one for our daughter.

Do you have one for a little girl?

Yes. Thank you very much.

Only 1,000 yen? Cheap!

What's he selling?

His company gave him fountain pens instead of retirement pay.

They're real cheap.

I wish I could buy more.

You looked so sad sitting there.

He may be a real pro.

Actually, I was sweating.

Otaru...

So this is Otaru.

I've been dreaming about this town for 30 years.

Is this old town so nice?

The first woman I ever loved lives here.

I met her in Tokyo when I was a student. She was from Otaru.

You loved her so?

She may be the only true love in my life.

"True love"?

Perhaps I took this trip only to come here.

What'll you do after you see her?

Going to divorce your wife and marry her?

No, she must be married now and have children.

I just want to see how happy she is.

Is that all?

I'm bushed.

This way.

Excuse me. Is there a family named Hotta living around here?

Not anymore. They moved away.

I see. When?

The year before last. Mr. Hotta died.

His wife moved to town and opened a coffee shop.

It's called "Pocket".

I see. Thank you.

I heard. Her husband died.

What'll I do?

Go see her.

I might do that.

We're tired. Let's meet at the harbor in an hour.

Bring back good news!

He's like a spoiled child.

Why's that?

He sure is.

After all she hasn't seen him in 30 years.

She'll be shocked to see him so old and gloomy.

Try to be a little romantic!

Be romantic and starve?

What'll it be?

Coffee, please.

Any new magazines?

Not yet.

My juice...?

It'll be ready soon...

Can I play baseball?

Homework...?

Later.

Always playing baseball.

Here you are.

Welcome.

I'll leave the money here.

Thank you very much.

Aren't you Kenjiro?

You recognized me?

I knew as soon as you came in.

You haven't changed a bit.

I was afraid you wouldn't remember me.

I'm here on business. I just dropped in.

I'm glad you're fine.

Stay a little longer.

I have a train to catch.

I hope you'll always be happy.

Goodbye.

She must've had lots to talk about.

How could you be so indifferent?

That was how it should be.

Even if I'd stayed longer, what could I have done?

I'm no good.

I couldn't even make the only girl I ever loved happy.

Don't be conceited.

What do you mean?

Make her happy?

Who asked you?

Do women need men to be happy?

That's a laugh!

Women's happiness depends on men, doesn't it?

Who told you that?

I've never thought that way.

If men believe that, they're highly conceited.

What a snot you are!

Why should a woman be servile?

You never get a girl because you think that way.

There are things you shouldn't say.

But it's true.

Okay, it's my turn.

You said you left your husband. But he ran out on you!

How dare you say a thing like that?

I never thought you'd say a thing like that...

I'm sorry. It's my fault.

Shut up! I'm going. Bye!

Lily!

What'll we do?

Idiot! Take it to her!

You're so busy.

Good. Come on, help.

Toraya...

It's you, Mrs. Hyodo!

Your husband?

He came home late last night.

I'm sorry I worried you.

Tell him to come.

Thank you very much.

Will you wait a minute?

I'm Hyodo, I understand. Sorry I troubled you.

I'm sorry.

I'm glad you're all right.

Where did you leave my brother?

Otaru? Where did he go after that?

No. He's always like that.

Thank you. Goodbye.

Uncle, Mr. Hyodo came home.

Yeah? That's good.

His wife must be happy.

Bet she is.

Where's Tora?

Mr. Hyodo left him in Otaru.

Otaru? Up in Hokkaido?

That's so far away.

Why didn't he come back with him?

Yeah.

Doesn't he know we're worried about him?

Lily said she was going north.

She may run into him.

Hey, did Lily come here?

When? When was it?

Early last month.

Not yesterday?

No.

Brother!

You scared me.

You scared me.

Welcome back. I'm glad you're home.

We've been worried about you.

Thanks. Everybody okay?

Lily came here the other day.

I know. We ran into each other in Hakodate.

You did?

But, Sakura, I said an awful thing to her.

Like what?

I shouldn't have said it.

Her eyes were brimming with tears.

I hurt her, real bad.

If she ever comes here again...

I'll apologize on my hands and knees.

I don't think she'll ever forgive me.

What an awful thing I said!

Tora.

It's Lily.

No. It can't be.

Tora, it's me.

Lily!

Tora!

I'm sorry I said awful things.

I'm the one to apologize.

Thought you'd never forgive me.

I'm not that mean.

That's right. You are not mean. I know.

Sakura, that's the story. Got it?

Not too well. But I'm glad.

Why are you staring at us like that?

Bring tea. No, beer.

Sweets? Sold out today.

Come again tomorrow.

Let's have fun!

Papa?

Howdy?

I bet your wife is happy.

We're having a party. How about you?

I see. I'll call again. My best to your wife. Bye.

Come on, come on! Keep the party going!

Hiroshi will sing.

I'll sing for Brother and Lily's reunion.

"Sad Sake".

"When I, alone, drink sake at a bar,

"It has the flavor of tears for parting.

"How I wish I could forget my lover.

"But his face keeps looming up in my glass."

She has a beautiful voice.

Sure. She's a pro.

But the President! That's no human voice!

Since when was an Octopus human?

Aren't you tired, Lily?

It's time to end the party.

I'd better go to bed.

It's been fun. The best supper in a long time.

Let's continue it tomorrow.

Of course. Good night, everybody.

Good night.

Tell me if you need anything.

Thank you.

Are your feet cold?

Cold.

Want me to warm them like before?

Will you?

I think I'd better take a leak.

Step aside.

What'll we do?

Let's worry about it tomorrow.

Aunty, is Lily still asleep?

Yes. She must be tired.

What're you gonna do with the bread?

Make her breakfast outta rice and beans.

I bought the bread especially for her.

Hey! What's with the noise so early in the morning?

My guest is still asleep!

Tell the Octopus to stop.

He has no brain.

Be more considerate.

Are you awake?

Tora made a bath for you. Will you take a bath?

Bath? Sounds good. I'll take it.

Is it hot enough?

Going out?

Shopping. I'll make Gyoza for supper. Like it?

Yes.

Good. How about you?

Love it.

You're here?

Let's go.

See you.

High Priest. It's been a long time.

Hi, Gen. See you later.

Who's he?

The priest at the temple here.

No. Another one.

An ape.

Sakura, who's that?

Who do you mean?

The woman falling all over Tora.

That woman? Her name is Lily.

Lily? She's an American?

Japanese.

What is her relationship with Tora?

Nothing of the sort.

Tora must be more discreet.

Walking arm-in-arm with a woman! How obscene!

I'm sorry.

He may influence children.

A problem.

Embarrassing.

I'm sorry.

A problem.

Onions, ginger. What else?

Meat.

Meat? Here?

Your change.

Thank you very much.

Next, a butcher.

Who's she?

His girl.

A show girl?

Good!

Lily knows how to cook.

Don't worry about what the priest said.

Not only that. Everybody in town is talking about them.

Sakura!

They're all talking about Tora.

Is Tora in?

Where is he?

Out with Lily.

Arm-in-arm?

What's funny?

Come to mock us?

No. I was just afraid you'd be worried.

We aren't.

Why not?

It's not the first time Tora's been in love.

Love? It's far more serious this time.

How so?

They're going together.

I fail to see the difference.

There's a big difference.

President...

They were only walking arm-in-arm. What's so wrong?

The fault lies with the neighbors.

They have filthy minds.

Yes. Filthy minds.

You're supposed to be our friend.

Why can't you defend Tora?

I am.

You started the gossip.

Why should I do that?

They're saying even worse things.

Like what?

In short...

Don't get mad at me.

Well?

Don't get mad now.

They say - Tora is Lily's pimp.

What did you say?

They're saying it, not me.

You see? You got mad! Good night!

What a terrible man!

I'm sorry for Brother.

It's him.

Welcome back.

This is from Lily.

What's wrong?

I took her as far as the club where she works.

I was shocked.

Why?

It has a great name. "Golden Utamaro." But it's...

Smaller than this place.

And the hostesses! They're horrible beasts!

What a dive!

It's no place for Lily.

I felt so sorry for her I couldn't help crying.

She works in a dive like that?

It must be a real grind.

I wish I had money.

Why? What would you do?

I'd help her dream come true.

I'd rent a big theater for her.

A huge theater... like Kabuki...

I'll rent it for a day.

I'd let her sing there as long as she likes.

It'd make her very happy.

The bell rings.

The house lights go dim.

"Thank you for coming, ladies and gentlemen.

"We take pleasure in presenting the Lily Matsuoka Show."

The curtain rises. The spotlights are on Lily.

She's wearing a beautiful white dress.

She looks like a dream walking. She has a nice figure.

And those great big eyes of hers.

The audience would all cry out.

"How beautiful!"

"How charming!"

"Lily!"

"Bravo!"

"Japan's best!"

Then she'd start singing.

The audience would be totally entranced.

They're listening.

They're moved to tears.

Because her songs are so sad.

When she finishes...

The applause would be deafening.

People would hand her bouquets of flowers.

Lily would cry.

Tears streaming from those big eyes.

She's got a strong will, but she'd still cry.

Looks like I made you sad.

No. We're just impressed.

It was beautiful.

You made me cry.

It's only a dream.

I guess I'd better go to bed.

Good night.

Lily's cake. Don't forget to eat it.

Lily would've been happy to hear that story.

Wait, Intruder!

Papa!

Tora!

How do you do? My name is Kenjiro Hyodo.

Your brother told me about you.

He's been kind to me. I don't know how to thank you all.

I'm glad you're all right.

Thank you.

I'm sorry my wife bothered you about me.

She's so straightforward. I hope you weren't offended.

I know, I know, Papa. There'd be no end to your greetings?

Sit down.

Yes, thank you.

Thank you for the gift.

Don't mention it.

He gave us a melon.

Melons these days aren't very good.

Melons aren't any good? That's a switch!

When we were broke in Hakodate.

You ate stale bread and said it was good.

Well, that time, yes. I was hungry.

You stuffed on it.

I remember.

And the pajamas!

At that time?

Yeah!

What happened?

No money for a hotel. We slept on benches.

Or at railroad stations.

He put on his pajamas to sleep on a bench!

He's a weird man.

And the fountain pens!

He pretended his factory'd burned down and he'd lost his job.

He was so good everybody believed it.

We sold all the pens.

Tora was a shill.

Yeah. Lily played my wife.

"Darling, why don't we buy one for our boy?" We scored!

Let's do it again.

It was a lot of fun.

What'll we sell next?

Sounds like you're having fun.

What's wrong?

I'm sorry.

Tora, I can't help envying you.

My family looks down on me.

I was demoted in the office. I almost got fired.

Why do I bother living?

What kind of joys are left?

Is my life worth living?

Those thoughts make me envy you.

I know. I know how you feel.

But we can't change places. Try to hang on.

Don't ask too much. Right, Aunty?

I know. I've only seven years to go before I retire.

After that I'll set out on a trip like Tora.

That's a good idea.

Retirement? I envy you. Don't you, Tora?

There's no retirement age for me.

How do you get it? At a ward office?

Don't be silly.

What a fool!

You can't get it in your hand.

Then in the mouth?

Or the nose?

You're all so funny.

They're a bunch of idiots.

A customer. What're you doing?

You've come far enough. Thank you very much.

Not at all. Please come again.

Bring your old lady.

Sakura...

When will Tora and Lily get married?

Let's cut that kind of talk. It's embarrassing.

Invite me to the wedding.

I promise to come.

Remember that, Sakura.

Excuse me.

Send me an invitation.

Bye! How do you handle a guy like that?

Come on. Let's go.

Is he here?

He should've phoned.

I'll go out.

I'm sorry. Got a place to go?

Don't worry.

Hi!

Yes, Suwa.

Lily! Good evening.

What's wrong? Are you in trouble? Tell me.

I see. Why don't you come to my place?

It's not very big. But I don't mind.

Come.

You'll take a bus?

Wait at the bus stop. I'll come for you.

We'll be glad to see you. I mean it. See you later.

What happened?

Lily can't stay at her place.

Fight with her friend?

I don't know. She sounded embarrassed over the phone.

I'll go to the bus stop.

Do we have any sake?

A visitor. Let's go to bed.

I'm glad you came.

I'm sorry.

This way.

I'm imposing on you...

Not at all. But you'll have to sleep with us.

I don't mind.

Hey, wanna have a drink with us?

Ignore them. They're plastered.

Don't you sing in the club?

That dumb broad!

Have a drink with us.

Stop it!

What slobs!

I was scared.

I'm sorry.

Smells good.

Cutting the melon?

Yes. Lily came, so...

It looks good.

We haven't had melons since last year.

How many of us?

Me, Sakura, Hiroshi, Lily and Mitsuo...

Want some?

Six pieces then.

Divide it evenly.

That's not easy.

You're the manager?

Melon! Beautiful!

Hyodo's gift.

Oh, Papa?

Come in.

You saw the shop? It's small, isn't it?

No, my dad worked at a much smaller place.

Uncle, Lily's father was a printer, too.

She knows about printing equipment.

I used to take his lunch to the shop.

He got mad when I touched the type. Lead is bad for health.

What did he do?

The shop was so small, he had to do everything.

His nails were black with ink like Hiroshi's.

So I knew Hiroshi is a printer, too.

I'll take the hint. I'll wash my hands more.

Really? Your father was a printer, too?

Now, the melon's here.

Smells good!

It's ripe.

Isn't mine too small?

Just shut up and eat it.

Good!

God! I forgot Tora!

Didn't count him?

What'll we do?

Hide it.

Where?

You stayed at Sakura's last night? Why not here?

Because I've stayed here too often.

Don't be so considerate. I bet you didn't sleep a wink.

I slept well.

I told you to think of it as your home. Well, didn't I?

Yes, you did.

Never mind. How's the melon?

I'll have mine. Where is it?

Eat this. I ate only a bite.

Take mine.

Mine.

Here.

Just a minute.

How come I have to eat your leftovers? Huh?

What happened to my piece?

It's my fault. I forgot to count you.

No. I'm to blame.

I was careless.

Me too.

All right. I get the point.

You don't count me as a member of the family.

That's not true.

You know who Papa sent the melon for? You know why?

He intended it for me.

Because he's grateful for what I did for him.

You know what I would've said?

"Gee, the melon looks real good.

"Let's all have a piece."

"You mean you'll share it with us? Gee, thanks, Tora!"

"Of course, I will."

"Thanks, Tora! Thanks a lot!"

That's what you should've said.

But did you say that? No, instead it was...

"He's gone! Let's eat it now!"

"Tora can't appreciate melon. Feed him eggplant."

"Good idea!"

I barged in on you at the wrong time.

You hid the melon under the table and took it out.

But it was...

What's that?

That's enough.

We forgot about you. I'm sorry.

Sakura, listen well: I'm your only brother.

Yet you forgot about me? Being sorry won't do.

You're so coldhearted!

It's only a slice of melon. Why the big fuss?

What?

Go buy another melon!

What I meant is...

Are you so crazy about melons?

If so, eat'em until you explode!

Idiot! I'm not complaining about melons.

I'm telling you how you feel about me.

Don't try to play the big shot!

Will you stop it?

We don't need melons.

I feel lousy.

Shut up!

Tora, you're being a little childish.

I thought it was my family here. But it's not.

You told me to think of this place as my home.

What do you want to say?

May I say it?

Say it! Talk!

Then I'll be frank. Be more tolerant.

We didn't count you? We're snubbing you? Don't be silly.

Who else would be kinder to a fool like you?

You don't know how I envy you!

You should say, "Thank you for worrying about me.

"Eat the melon.

"Eat it all. It's all for you."

Stop acting like a spoiled kid!

I'll say you're frank! Are you really a woman?

I'm afraid I am!

What a woman! Your face makes me want to throw up!

All right. I'll go someplace and drink alone.

Idiot!

Who wants melon!

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to get so excited.

Don't worry. You taught him a lesson. Right, Uncle?

To tell the truth, I was glad you said it.

Me too.

Me too. I always wanted to tell him that.

You mean it?

Where did he go?

He'll be back soon.

He left his stuff here.

Let's eat the melon.

This is yours.

Don't argue.

Give him yours.

Why not yours?

It's all right.

Mitsuo, eat this one. Here.

Tora, I brought your noodles.

Why are you so slow?

What's this? I said noodles with meat. I want meat with it.

Rain?

It's raining.

Why don't you stay here tonight?

I can't. Lend me an umbrella.

Welcome home.

I didn't come home.

Where is it?

"It"?

That strange thing looking like a woman. What was it called?

Lily?

It sounds familiar. Where did it go?

She went to work.

It's raining.

It'll get wet.

I have an umbrella.

Not you.

You mean Lily?

You mean you worry about Lily?

Why should I?

What if she gets wet on her way home and catches cold?

She'll get pneumonia. She'll die horribly.

She has no relatives.

We may have to pay for the funeral. I'm warning you.

I see. Then you better go get her.

Why me? You go and get her.

I'm going home. So please, you go.

Why should I? I don't like rain.

I shouldn't have come home.

Let's go home.

You came for me?

Stupid. I'm just taking a walk.

Walk? In the rain?

So what?

You'll get wet.

So I get wet.

You'll catch cold.

So what?

It won't be fun if you catch cold and have to stay in bed.

In some classy hat shop, they'd charge you 10,000 yen for one.

I don't ask that much.

How about 6,000 yen?

Madam, why don't you save some money?

How about one for your old man, too?

I'll add another one for your lovely kid.

Why don't you buy three all together?

They're for export. 15,000 yen for three, but...

I'll come down. I know you're broke.

A harakiri price!

5,000 yen... 3,000 yen...

1,500 yen! Take them away, robbers!

How's that?

They fight and then make up right away.

It's like a fight between husband and wife.

What do you think would happen if they got married?

I'm serious.

They'd get along.

Lily knows how to control him.

She's been having a real rough time herself. So...

Mitsuo!

They might get along.

Careful, or you'll break it!

You came at the right time. Lily says she's moving.

Tora isn't back. I'm asking her to leave after supper.

Why must you leave? Can't you stay?

I wish I could. But I can't.

You don't have to.

I found a good apartment. It's fairly cheap.

They asked me to move in right away.

It's a shame.

Tora will be disappointed.

I don't think so. He'll say good riddance.

It's going to rain.

Shall I tell her?

What?

What we said.

She'll just laugh.

What's it about?

We talked about this a while ago...

Stop it.

Go on.

I say... It's a joke.

It's not easy to say.

Then don't.

I won't.

You've started. You can't stop now.

You're right.

It's only a joke. So don't get mad.

Well, what is it?

You're trying my patience. Get it over with.

You think so, too?

Well...

We were imagining how wonderful it would be...

If you could marry Tora.

As I said, it's only a joke.

Don't take it seriously. It's all in fun.

I'd be glad...

If he'd accept a woman like me.

Then... you mean...

You wouldn't mind marrying Tora?

Right.

You mean it?

Did you hear what she said?

Listen!

Calm down. He'll be back any minute.

It's him.

Hi, everybody. Been working hard today again?

Brother, good news!

What?

Lily...

What happened?

She said she'd get married.

Married?

Who to?

You.

Me?

She said she wouldn't mind marrying you.

Isn't it wonderful?

What are you saying?

Making fun of me?

I'm not.

Lily, don't joke with them.

They're so straight they'll believe anything.

Be quiet.

Hey, Lily.

Yes?

Come here.

You were just kidding, right?

Yes. Just kidding. What else?

I knew it.

See? It was a joke.

But, Brother...

I have to go.

Where to?

I'm going home. Thank you for everything.

Goodbye.

Tora, don't you know Lily lied?

She meant it when she said she'd marry you.

It wasn't a joke.

Go after her and talk it over with her.

Go on. Do it.

She's at the station.

What's wrong with you?

Why don't you go after her?

You love her, don't you?

That's enough, Sakura.

Lily is smart. She's got a strong will.

How could she be happy married to an idiot like me?

She's a wandering bird like me.

She was hungry. Her wings were hurt.

So she rested here for a while.

She'd fly off into the sky sooner or later.

Isn't that right, Sakura?

I wonder...

"The wandering bird, her wound healed, would fly away someday."

Wouldn't you know? Tora is a born poet.

Uncle, we might have done something wrong to them.

Why?

In a way we forced that marriage talk on them.

That's what made them break up.

Break up?

They're good friends in the true sense of the word.

I think that way.

I see.

You're so thoughtful and kind.

Please don't bother.

Will this do?

Thank you. Ours is worn out.

President, this is Mr. Hyodo.

I see.

This is what I do.

I heard about you.

I'm Hyodo. How do you do?

Company president?

People call him Octopus.

Octopus?

Why Octopus?

Hurry!

It's hot!

You okay, Aunty?

Oh, my!

Tora!

What're you doing?

Hey! You're Cathy and Betty from the Hakodate cabaret!

Employees' excursion to a spa.

Why not come along?

Sure. Let me join you then.

Fellow workers, thank you for your nightly work.

The bus is starting. We're off!

The End