All language subtitles for Bangiku.1954.1080p.WEB-DL.DDP2.0.H.264-SbR_Track03

LATE CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Produced by Masumi Fujimoto

From a story by Fumiko Hayashi

Scenario: Sumie Tanaka and
Toshiro Ide

Photography: Masao Tamai.
Music: Ichiro Saito

Leading players

Haruko Sugimura, Yuko Mochizuki,
Chikako Hosokawa, Sadako Sawamura

Ken Uehara, Hiroshi Koizumi,
Ineko Arima

Directed by Mikio Naruse

Good morning.

Morning's over. You're late.

There's land for sale;
I went to look at it.

It's a bargain.

Be quiet

200,000 yen down for the house.

Write a receipt. Got a stamp?

I've brought the one
I borrowed last time.

You're too young to be senile.

Too busy to be, more like.

Finished?

What's that mean?

Tofu.

I see.
But can a deaf girl help you?

Yes, she's good enough
and she's quiet.

Of course.
Secrets are safe with her.

Why not look at the land?
Prices are rising every day.

After I sell the house I've bought.

I don't want to rush money matters.

If you don't rush, money will
grow like a snowball.

I've helped you make money.

For our mutual benefit.

Half of that 200,000 yen
will go into your pocket.

Hardly. My commission is only
five percent.

Have the house vacated.

Men are apt to be soft
with a widow.

You'll kick her out before I do.

Like the last time.

I must be going.

Me, too.

Anyway, get her out of the house,
I'm counting on you.

Lock your doors,
springtime is burglars' time.

Bark at anyone suspicious.

It used to bark at you.

Not any more.

Don't you understand?

Your mistress said
you're a good girl.

Dear, Okin is here.

Okin?

- What's the matter?
- She's gone.

Why the back door?

Because you ran out last time.

I'll pay today.

Good. They smile only
when they borrow money.

I was going to bring it to you,
to save you the trouble of coming.

I saved money every day.

Count it, dear.

Here's 2,200 yen.

I had a hard time after
I was repatriated...

...but luck is on my side at last.

I'll do up this place
and I'll have a child.

I'll need lots of money,
help me then.

It's too late for a child.

Otomi and Tamae are always
talking about their children.

They married young enough to have
children. I still can, though.

Not at your age.

I don't think it's too late.

- She eats raw carrots.
- Shut up.

She brags when someone's around.

Get tea for her.

- Or beer?
- No, thanks.

I'm going to see Tamae.

Her repayments are
three months late.

Her son is grown up,
but he can't support her.

I've heard he's getting a steady job.

She must have a patron or someone,
she paints her face.

No, if she had one
she wouldn't be poor.

I tried to find a groom for her,
but she refused.

Listen, Okin,
Seki comes here often.

He misses you.
I haven't given him your address.

I won't see him.

He had a hard time.

He went to Manchuria,
but he couldn't forget you.

He lost his career because of you.

I'm not responsible for that.

Tell him: Okin is old,
living from hand to mouth.

She has nothing to give.

Get a good job, grow rich
and pay for her funeral.

Thank you.
I'll be back next month.

What a moneylender!

She's still charming.

No wonder, she was once a geisha.

I know her well.

She swindled her customers.

Seki tried to die with her;
he failed and was sent to prison.

She'll be sorry.

My husband is ill.
Will you buy some?

We aren't buying.

Please...

Anything else?

AKANE HOTEL.

She's off work today.
She's not well.

She wrote to me that
she was working here.

Go to her house.

Even if she's in,
she won't open the door.

I'm splashing water.

Excuse me.

If she comes, tell her that
Okin wants to see her today.

- Got any cigarettes?
- Only Peace.

One packet?

- From a games hall?
- It isn't a prize.

Give me the change.

Okin, I didn't expect you here.

So you're still in the job this time.
For how long?

As long as I can.

I'll get hot water.

It's my age;
my shoulders and waist ache.

You look healthy.
Do you have hormone injections?

You're joking.
I'm old, like you.

I went to see Tamae just now.
I'm out of breath.

She wasn't at the hotel.
Is she really ill?

Yes, she has a headache.

She needs hormone injections,
but she can't afford them.

She asked for it,
wasting money on gambling.

I did, too. I went to the races
until I was broke.

I wish you'd give me a loan.

Got a cigarette?

You both have grown up children,
yet you complain.

I have no one to count on.

Tell Tamae to repay me.

She must. I slaved for
the money I lent her...

...even though we're old friends.

Tell her yourself.
You're going to see her.

But when she hears my voice
she'll run away.

Goodbye.

Otomi.

I need the money I lent you.

Why such a hurry? Give me time.

Who is it?

It's me.

Welcome.

- So you're at home.
- Come in, although it's so untidy.

I didn't think you were really ill.

I am.

You look all right.

It's my heart.
I'm dizzy when I stand up.

- How is Kiyoshi?
- He went for an interview yesterday.

If he gets the job,
life will be easier.

If he fails again, we're finished.

Enough of that, I've had to listen
to Otomi's complaints.

She was once a geisha like us.

She could do better than
being a washerwoman.

How do you live with her?

As you see.

I'll get tea for you,
I can afford that.

No, thanks.

I'm still waiting for repayment.
Pay the interest, at least.

Others pay promptly.

I'm sorry, give me a few days.

I haven't been paid this month.

It isn't much, though.
I'll bring it to you.

Customers tip you at the hotel.

It's an old story.

These days young lovers steal sheets
when they leave the hotel.

We maids have to pay for the loss.

Welcome home.

Greet our guest.

Hello.

That isn't a proper way.

You were rude.
How was the interview?

I might have failed.

As if it was not your fault.

Send her away.

I'll come again.

Pay me then.

What's this?

I'm sorry I stayed out last night;
were you worried?

How did you get it?

I could slap her with it.

Kiyoshi, you didn't do anything
wrong, did you?

I'm only trying to be a good son.

I hope so.

Since your father died,
I've been unlucky.

I hoped you'd be a big man one day
and help me.

You didn't raise me properly.

You made me call you Sister.

Tell me the truth.
How did you get this money?

If only your father were alive.
I'd have been a good housewife.

Frankly, I'm tired of living.

I was so worried last night,
I couldn't sleep.

I know.

I decided to have somebody else
to love me.

I'm twenty-four.

Who is she?

Older than me.

Not a married woman, I hope.

Not married, but not unattached.
She's easy to drop.

A mistress.

You amaze me.

I gave up.

Leave me alone.

Mum, I can bring you pocket money.

Your hands are rough.
They used to be white and pretty.

Perhaps I made them rough.

Mum, don't worry about me any more.
Find a nice man.

Enough of that.

Who wants your money?

The mistress paid you
for your caress.

Like your father,
who had many affairs.

I thought you would be glad
to have it.

All right, I'll stay with her
again tonight.

You told me to court ladies who would
take care of me. Useful advice.

Bye-bye.

Welcome home.

I'm back. I'm worn out.

Keeping to bed?

Did Okin come?

She wants to see you, too.

Why is she so crazy about money?
She's stupid.

Money is only worth anything
when you use it.

Look at the prize I won.

You're a genius pinball player.

Are you hungry? I tried to cook,
but I felt so ill I went to bed.

Eat something.

Let's have a feast tonight;
I bought some meat.

I wish I'd brought a bottle.

Okin is terrible.
She looked down on me.

I was more popular than her.

- What's wrong?
- She upsets me.

She surpassed me as a geisha
because I fell ill and grew weak.

She still thinks she's above me.

What is she now?
An old moneylender.

Let's eat fried pork.
Our supper.

Would you like a drink?

- Save money, you'll need it.
- Forget money.

I can make it anywhere,
at the races, playing games.

There are many ways.

You're optimistic.
Did Sachiko give you money?

No, she doesn't care
about her mother.

Money's more important.

Listen, Otomi.
Kiyoshi has a woman.

Your son?

Someone's mistress.

- He's smart.
- Absolutely not.

I envy your daughter, she's good.

She'll be a good wife.

Have a nice grandchild,
make Okin jealous.

I wonder how much that stingy
old witch has saved.

Who knows?

She should learn how to spend money.

She made love for money.

For her, men mean only money.

Even so, she had many men.

She went to Hiroshima twice
to see a soldier named Tabe.

She can't forget it,
but she's pretending she did.

Do you intend to stay single?

Yes. Why don't people leave me alone?

You enjoy life, too.
At the hotel, I mean.

Hardly. My son Kiyoshi is everything,
but he ignores me.

I know he'll get a wife one day,
but why a mistress?

Don't be jealous.

Find a young lover,
consider him your son.

I know somebody.

Will Kiyoshi come home tonight?

You're worried because
you lack hormones.

Eat the fat, it will help.

By the way, somebody once tried
to die with Okin.

He was...

I don't remember his name.

He tried to kill her. Too bad.

I won't speak ill of her.
I might ask her for a loan.

You know what?
I often lent money to Okin.

Sometimes she didn't repay me.
She shouldn't be so mean to me.

Stop talking about her.
Who cares about her?

I'll borrow money from her
and I won't repay it

I'll buy a dress for Sachiko.

No, I have lots of debts
to clear first.

Eat up, Tamae.

HOTCHPOTCH HOUSE

I've had enough. Time to go.

- Do you drink much?
- Not nowadays.

When we met in Manchuria
you were a real sot.

A Casanova, too.

You chased all sorts of girls,
you were notorious.

We did construction work
in Manchuria, risking our lives.

That bleak wilderness could
ruin our health.

I didn't recognize you.
You had a moustache and a beard.

Then you saw the scar on my throat.

You and Okin were found
in a pool of blood.

Okin told me about it.

She'd been someone else's mistress
for years. What a woman.

Is she free?

Go and see her.

Ask for your share.
She can't take it to hell.

She wouldn't like to see me.

Once upon a time she was kind.

Her mother was her only kin.

So I heard.

Isn't the radish cooked yet?

Wine?

Hold on.

What do you want? When? Tonight?

I'll manage.

The master is strict.

I'd better let him know.

It's your fault, you should have
brought money sooner

Dutch treat?

I'm a helpless little girl
who has a mother to support.

Don't be late.
The fine is 100 yen a minute.

Oh, no! I've just cleaned.

Well?

Will you help me?
Even a small amount.

Money again? No.

You stopped visiting me.

I might lose the job.

Have you a lover to feed?

Me? Stupid.

A lover? I need money.

No excuses.

It'll go on the races,
if not a lover. You'll lose it.

Not so loud, we're not in a field.

Please give me some money.
Please.

Are you hungry, Mum?

Never mind. You always treat me.

You should treat me sometimes.
You always want money.

But I need it badly.

That's all right.
I have something to tell you.

I'm going out.

Where to?

Put it on Kawanishi's account.

What do you want to say?

Mum, I'm getting married.

He wants to marry me.
He loves me.

Who is he?

One of my admirers;
he's a bit old, but dependable.

He gets more than young men.

Sachiko, I'm stupid,
but I thought you were clever.

Was I wrong?
You want to get married?

What's wrong with marriage?

He's making fun of you.

Men made a fool of me many times.

But he loves me.
He's crazy about me.

Idiot. Men want to marry
when they want to make love.

But you can't marry all of them.

You're too young.
You can have many more loves.

Then you can tell me who's the best.

How about you?

Well, me...

You can't help me.

What do you want to tell me?

Forget it. You can't help me.

Eat up.

Have you had lunch?

Yes. Finish yours.

Thank you.

My humble gift.
I hope you will like it.

A gift from you... that's rare.

Nothing special. It's sweet.

Perhaps you don't like sweets.

I like whatever comes into my mouth.
I live alone.

But you have such a nice house
and a lot of money.

You're happy.
Money is so stimulating.

Money's everything.

You're joking.
You are a lot happier than me.

You have a good child.

Any old things to sell?

Go to the back door.

Sorry.

You enjoy races and games.
How nice.

Do you still make love?

I care neither for men
nor for gambling.

Films neither.
My days are dreary.

Money flies around me,
but it never lands.

Really? But you didn't spend
money when you were young.

You were a queen in our world then.

You're only pretending to be broke,
aren't you?

Give me a loan.

Stop joking.
Did Tamae say something?

About you? No, nothing.

You can't pay the rent.

But that can't be an excuse for her.

Tell her to pay me the interest,
even for a month.

She could lose her house.

From Tabe.

People want to borrow from me,
even though they know I'm poor.

Go and ask someone else.

Okin, I don't think
you should be so mean to me.

You were senior to me as a geisha...

...but I helped you in many ways.

Did you?

Once I asked my patron to
save you from going broke.

I bought things for you.

Otomi, your long memory amazes me.

The war changed everything.

Why have you come here, anyway?

To help me raise money?

Yes, someone asked me
to find investors.

It's very profitable.

But I won't count on you,
you're unreliable.

Nothing is profitable nowadays.

Something is.
That's the way of the world.

But not for you.
I'm not buying grudges.

You're always welcome.

I'm leaving. Goodbye.

Tell Tamae to pay me.

Don't bother me.
Finish your story and go home.

It's a beautiful day,
nice for an outing.

Mum.

I'm going to Hokkaido.

I saw Mr. Sakurai
after that interview.

He offered me a job
at a mine in Hokkaido.

You didn't tell me about it.

Will you be glad if I'm gone?

I've been a nuisance.

You've said many times
that you can't live with me.

You said I should be independent.

I've depended on you for too long.

You spoiled me,
because I'm fatherless.

What of it?

You're going to Hokkaido?

You can go anywhere.

Are you leaving the mistress behind?

You'd like that.

Is it a favour?

We're busy on Saturdays.
If that's all, go home.

I'm glad you weren't shocked.

You can be rid of me.

You're not young any more.
Take care of yourself.

Hokkaido isn't far away.

Visit me sometimes.

I know you're a bad boy.

You arranged everything without
consulting your mother...

...about your woman and your job.

I have money.
The company has paid me an advance.

Take half.

Fool!

How can I take it? Fool!

Don't cry.

My woman cried last night.

She didn't want to leave me.

Buy it at a good price,
it's my best.

Old, but good quality.

It's getting warmer,
we can't sell it before autumn.

Don't let me down.
My girl is getting married.

Congratulations!

No.

She's deserting her mother.

I want to get drunk.

I'll drown my sorrows in saké.

Give me a good price.

Women are stingy.
My friends have no money.

Can you get home alone?

Don't worry, I'm all right.

I used to drink every night.

When I was in Manchuria...

...I drank vodka
and Manchurian booze.

It pickled my brain, I think.

Never mind, it's a mad world.
I had fun

I had many men, too.

When I got drunk I rode them,
they crawled around the room.

Is she from Manchuria?

Otomi, I didn't tell you.
This gentleman is Okin's...

Don't mention Okin's name,
it ruins the taste.

She scorns me, just because
she's saved some money.

She thinks she's somebody.

A pox on her!

This is Mr. Seki.

I remember. You killed her.

No, I didn't.

I tried to die with her,
but I failed.

I wish you'd killed her then.

You've seen her?

Yes, she sent me away.

Does she live alone?

Almost. A deaf-mute girl lives there.

Why don't you visit her?

Visit Okin? What for?

I see. You want to claim money
in compensation.

You had a hard time in Manchuria
because of her, didn't you?

Go and see her.
Get money from her

I'll go with you.

Who's afraid of her?
She's not armour-clad.

Another bottle.

What is it?

Are you avoiding me?

Of course not.
What's the matter?

Stop it! I'm sorry.

I've always wanted to see you.

I'll be able to call on you
in a few days.

Finished?

If he comes...

Understand?

If he comes, let him in.

He's slender and handsome,
a fine brow, nice lips.

You can't hear me.

He was the man I loved.

I'll keep it here.

Good morning, Okin.

Close the door.

Hello.

Why come?

I came to see you.
What a greeting.

Why must we meet?

Why not? I wanted to.

Things have changed.

I want to see...

...old acquaintances.

I'm sorry.

Memories of the past disgust me.

I don't see old friends.

I wish I'd brought a mountain
of gifts for you.

But no one will employ an ex-convict.

Is that my fault?

I didn't mean that.

Failure can be fatal to a man.

To a woman, too. After knowing
you I don't trust any man.

They try to cheat me.
I haven't cheated anybody.

With money, I won't die a beggar.

Please lend me 10,000 yen.

I want to leave Tokyo
and sail to Korea. Please.

Why should I give you money?

Don't be mean.

You tried to kill me with a knife.

I refused to die with you.
How could you come to me?

I have no money for you.

Sorry. I shouldn't have come.

Welcome.

So you're at home.

I've been waiting.

Where's Otomi?

She's gone to work.

I should have paid sooner,
for three months.

It's nearly all your salary.

Take it.
Anything can happen tomorrow.

I admire you.
You're of good family.

You set a good example.

You know, I want to buy something.
I need money.

Your mother was waiting for you.

I was so busy last night,
I couldn't come.

Was she angry?

No, but she was worried.
Young women are raped and killed.

She worried about her daughter?
No.

She's so untidy.

Otomi has a smart daughter.

Otomi is so good-natured.

What now?

Young women can do as they like.

Children aren't dependable;
I'm glad I have none.

But she's nice.
Otomi doesn't want to lose her.

She'll get married one day.

But she pays Otomi an allowance.

Otomi must save money.

She wasn't born that way.

She told me as if she was
going to be rich.

What's this?

I'm leaving. Goodbye.

Where to?

I'm getting married.
Leaving Mum.

I'll get in touch with her later.

Tell her I'm all right.

Did she agree to your leaving home?

No. She doesn't understand, anyway.

We'll have a honeymoon tonight.

You've got guts.
Have you a home?

Yes, we'll share a place
with the occupant.

He charges 3.000 yen rent.

Even you aren't so greedy.

Don't save too much money.
Give me some.

Buy me a tiny house, compliments of
yourself. You're Mum's old friend.

Will you?

Tell Kiyoshi to find a bride.

I must be going.
Take care of Mum.

Close it.

What a funny girl.

What a slut.
I hate the likes of her.

Your mother will miss you.

A good lesson to her.

She'll make a new start.

I'll find a nice man for her.
Shall I?

Good. I'll be relieved.

Leave it to me.
When are you going?

Tomorrow.

So soon?

Goodbye to Tokyo.

Is my eye still red?

Not really.

Don't look stupid. Do something.

- Buy this.
- Not now.

Please buy it.

Thanks.

Kiyoshi, you're generous.

The kid reminds me of my childhood.

Mother was usually out.
I was alone and I wanted money.

You're kind when women are around.

- Like you.
- Exactly.

Have you seen Seki?

No. Not today.

What's happened?

Okin?

Can't you hear?

Never mind.

Mr. Tabe.

It's been a long time.

Wait there. Don't get up.

Excuse me.

Be seated.
A woman has things to do.

I'll wait for her.

You can't hear.

You are beautiful.

I'm flattered.

Younger than my wife.

I will tell your wife.

How long since we last met?

You were just married then.
You were full of hope.

I envied your wife.

Have you a nice home with her?
You even forgot me.

Have you any children?

Luck seems to have deserted me
since I married.

I'm sorry I didn't visit you.

You should have.

You survived the war,
thanks to the amulet I gave you.

Whiskey for you.
I want to see you drunk.

That's nice. I stopped drinking
because I was poor.

But I've been waiting for you
with wine.

You are always fresh,
like the first time we met.

Your sweet words are dangerous.

I mean it. Drink up.

You must have a nice patron.

I envy women.
We need a shelter from the storms.

You have a fine shelter.

- Sarcasm?
- I mean, you're fortunate.

Men must struggle hard at work,
it's win or lose.

It's a risky bet for me.

Did I ever ask you for a loan?

Don't worry.
No more sad stories.

Are you angry?

I didn't come to complain.

But I'm on a tightrope.

You were never a loser.

Do I look so pitiful?

So you are sympathetic?

Because I have neither patrons
nor children?

My old friends say they envy me...

...but they laugh at me
behind my back.

They'll be sorry. Their men
and children will leave them.

They'll be alone, too.

I'm glad to see you because
you seldom visit me

I've been a slave to many men;
no more men for me.

Very well,
I won't outstay my welcome.

As I look at my old wife...

...I recall the women I loved
when I was young.

No need to be angry.

To our reunion.

What does he want?

He's lost his passion.

I'm disappointed.

He was my sanctuary
when Seki was after me.

It was before the war.
He was a student.

When he was called-up...

...I often visited his camp.

I was desperate then.

What songs have you learned lately?

None at all.

Sing. I'll play the samisen.

You still have it?

I should have sold it.

How are your old friends?

All they do is complain
when they meet.

Tamae, your son is going away,
but don't be sad.

My daughter has deserted her
mother for her lover.

The world is crazy.

You know what?

Even if you live happily
with a nice man...

...even if you live like a queen...

...you'll die sooner or later.

Life is just a dream,
no matter what you see.

I know. That's life.
You want to say that?

People walk an endless road
of vanity called life.

Everyone must take that road...

...the one-way street of life.

Suddenly you sound like
an intellectual.

I know.
Life is but an empty dream.

So get a man while you can.

But, Otomi, I'm glad I have a child,
though I suffered a lot for him.

Me, too.

I wanted to kill myself many times...

...but I loved my girl so much.

To our children!

God, you gave me a wonderful thing.
Thank you.

But he's going away.

Forget it. He's kept you
from boredom. Thank him.

Honestly, I once thought
I'd have been happier without him.

I thought a child couldn't be
a woman's happiness

I made him call me Sister.

When I came back from work
he was already in bed.

I kept myself busy.

I never took him to the sea
or the mountains.

That's enough.
Don't envy a good mother.

Me, either.

I don't think I raised
my daughter properly.

Her mother was desperate to live.
Why shouldn't she?

Kyoshi and Sachiko are smarter
than their mothers.

To children!

I'd like to go to Hokkaido
with my son.

Don't try to stop me
when I'm happily sozzled.

Enjoy drinking while you can,
forget your worries.

We sit together as we did...

...but nothing is the same.

Our love has gone.

The embers are dead.

I want to go to a quiet spa.

Fine.

I need a good rest.

Are you so tired?

Money troubles.

That's not like you.

Girl trouble? Money for her?

My business cannot afford
to scatter money on girls.

Is it true there'll be a
currency revaluation?

Have you money?

You've changed so much.

Will somebody lend me 400,000 yen?

That's a big sum.

I need it.
Do you know a financier?

How could I?
I'm a stranger to money.

Really? The interest will be high.

You came to ask for a loan?

200,000 yen will do.

You're funny.
I need money myself.

I thought you wanted to see me.

I was glad, but I was wrong.

I wanted to see you,
so I came here, but...

I think you can help me.

Your brother is a politician.

If he could help me,
I wouldn't have come here.

I'm drunk.

Can I stay?

No. You're joking.

You're mean.

Your pretty young wife is waiting.

Young women are no good.

I had a nasty visitor the other day.

The man who tried to kill me
was released from prison.

He went to Manchuria,
but came back recently.

Then I got your letter.
But a loan...

Forget it.

No talk of a loan and I stay tonight.

It looks like rain.

We went to Shibamata. Remember?

It rained hard. We had to eat roast
eel to get shelter.

Let's go again.

No, thank you. Take your wife.

Excuse me.

He's after money.

He begs from a woman he left.
How miserable.

I won't get drunk.

Otomi, you're pushing me.
Move over.

I can't sleep.

Your daughter's on a honeymoon.
What are you dreaming of?

Be quiet and get some sleep.

Are you awake?

How can I sleep,
you're so restless

I'll go to my room.

Won't Kiyoshi come home?

He's sleeping with his mistress.

Without him, I don't know
what to live for.

Tamae, I still remember.

You were the most graceful
of us geisha.

We called you Madam.

You'll make a good wife.

Onobu will find a groom for you.

You'd better marry an old groom.

You should do your hair fashionably.

If you want young men to like you,
look modern.

I remember how modern
you looked as a geisha.

Modern, eh?

Start with your hair.

You should look young.

You've changed, Tabe.

- How?
- You're just a man now.

A man is a man.

You'd better go home.

Not at this hour, and I'm drunk.
Don't throw me out.

That's what I'll do...
but the neighbours might talk.

I don't think you care what
neighbours say.

I do.

Your patron, then?

I hate you when you talk like that.

Can't you lend me money?

I'll mortgage my shop.

No talk of money, you said.

All right.

I can't go back without money.

Let me live here.

Look at me.

Upstairs.

Make a bed.

Understand?

And make two beds here,
for you and me.

Here.

Understand?

Where to?

The toilet?

You're sweet.

Mr. Tabe.

What can I smell burning?

Cigarette ends.

Where are you going?

To the toilet.

Not there.

Wake up.

Thanks.

For a night's rest.

You're welcome.

Is that Onobu?

Okin. It's terrible.

Poor Seki, he's been arrested.

Money troubles.

So what?

But, Okin, he was your...

It's none of my business.

Check it again, will you?
Is the total 137,000 yen?

But, Okin...

I'll make myself clear.

I don't care if Seki is arrested,
or hangs himself.

All men are vampires,
feeding on women. Be careful.

Life is a struggle for us, too.

Shall we go and see the land?

Are they geisha?

Where are they going? A spa?

This train?

The good old days!

Do you still have time?

An hour.

I won't see you off.

My woman will see me off.

Isn't it cold in Hokkaido?

I'll find out.

We'll have stoves, anyway.

Still, Tokyo is better.
There are girls.

There are girls everywhere.

Even if something happens to me,
don't come back.

Maybe I'll be so lonely
I'll want to die, but...

...don't come back.

Don't say such things now.

Don't worry,
you won't die easily.

Take care of yourself.

I won't write to you,
but try to write to me.

He has somebody else.

I'll write to you often;
you must write to me.

If anything happens,
I'll come back.

Let's go.

Let me...

Don't worry, young people
know how to live.

We must try harder, too.

Look, that's the Monroe walk,
isn't it?

I can do it.

Stop! You're grotesque!

THE END