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DAIEI presents

♪ The Glow of Fireflies ♪

♪ The Snow behind the Window ♪

♪ A letter... ♪

Is your light like snow too?

People in the past made wonderful songs.

Singing them makes me cry.

So that song was the reason you kept crying at the graduation ceremony?

- That's half the reason. - And the other half?

- Oh, all kinds. - For example...

How about you? You cried much more than me!

Only natural, separating from everyone after all these years.

Once you're married you will forget us.

So Junko, you are getting married.

And Yuko's going to Tokyo. I'll be so lonely...

Hey!

Maybe I'll go with you!

With these hips I could join the Miss-Japan-Contest!

Just like Gina Lollobrigida.

What a waste just staying here in this backwater town.

Didn't you say it was like Sophia Loren?

They changed a lot. I am still growing.

You know what? I don't want to go to Tokyo!

What? But it's great you can go.

Your parents are in Tokyo!

- I feel a little scared... - Scared?

Of four children I am the only who was sent to the countryside...

Grannie says it's because I've been so weak as a child...

But I've always been healthy!

That's right! In school you did athletics!

With your shining arms and legs and your pink cheeks.

Maybe my parents think of me as a burden.

Stop being so worried. That's not how I know you.

It should not be called "Boys..." but "Girls, be ambitious!"

Ah, it's Futami-Sensei. - Where?

Over there.

Sensei! Sensei!

I knew you'd be here!

- Did you smell us? - I did.

And you are smelling of your paintings.

- And of dried radish. - I had it for lunch.

By the way...

Yes, we had a call from the police.

Hey, Ono!

- Come quickly. - What's wrong?

Your grandmother collapsed.

Ah, Yuko. Hurry up.

Yuko! - Auntie!

It's her heart. She fainted.

She got an injection.

All she can move is her mouth now.

Grandma.

Yuko...

How is she, doctor?

Nothing can save me now.

Stop talking nonsense. You'll be alright very soon.

But I know it.

Yuko.

I must tell you something. - What?

I had planned telling you...

...when you are just a bit more grown up.

But now... - What do you mean?

Yuko...

Your mother in Tokyo

is not your real mother.

Your mother's name is Machiko Mimura.

She worked in the same company as your father.

Your father wanted to get married to Machiko.

But he was already married.

And they had two kids after all.

They sent you here to keep you away from all the gossip...

But... where is my real mother now?

I think she moved to Manchuria back then.

But now after the war...

So you don't know if she is still alive?

Doctor! My grandmother...

Camphor!

- Ono... - Sensei!

Mother!

Mother!

Ono.

Oh, Sensei?

Look at this blue sky.

Isn't it great?

You gain hope by looking at it.

Makes you feel stronger.

Sensei! Do they have a blue sky in Tokyo?

Of course.

There's the same sky over everybody's head.

Some people don't bother looking at it.

But if you keep your view up to the sky...

you can see it everywhere. Even with closed eyes.

Right? See it?

Yes, indeed I do.

Good.

Ono.

I'm also going to Tokyo.

A friend of mine has a visual advertising agency.

He invited me to work there.

So we might meet again in Tokyo.

Yeah.

It's farewell to this sky.

- Farewell! - Good-bye!

- Farewell - Goody-bye

- Farewell! - Good-bye!

BLUE SKY MAIDEN [A CHEERFUL GIRL]

Produced by Masaichi Nagata

Script: Yoshi Shirasaka Based on a story by Keita Genji

Camera: Michio Takahashi Sound: Takeo Suda

Light: Koichi Kubota Music: Taiichiro Kosugi

Starring

Ayako Wakao Keizo Kawasaki - Kenji Sugawara

Ryuji Shinagawa - Yuko Yashio Yoshiko Fujita - Hiroko Yajima

Noriko Hodaka - Kuniko Miyake Chieiko Higashiyama - Tamae Kiyokawa

Sadako Sawamura - Hiroko Machida

Sadako Sawamura - Hisako Takibana Miyako Chocho - Yuji Nanto

Directed by Yasuzo Masumura

EXIT

- Sorry. - What?

To go to Aoyama...? - Toden-line!

Otherwise the subway.

This is the address...

- Excuse me... - What?

How can I go to Aoyama Minamicho?

That way.

Hey, George!

Sorry, Mariko.

Lipstick trouble!

A total war using atomic weapons would mean the end of mankind.

Strontium will rain down on us.

And the Martians are ready to invade earth.

We must be worried.

But we will resist.

"Resistance"!

"Resistance"!

"Resistance"!

Miss, aren't you Miss Yuko?

I have recognized you.

How lucky we are.

You could say: C'est si bon.

But who are you?

Yae, the housemaid.

- Where is father? - He suddenly had to go to Kyushu.

Hey, Taxi!

Here, 260 Yen.

Father's house?

So it's yours too.

Let me open the door for you.

You threw this ball. - Yeah.

Give it back to me.

You must be Hiroshi.

As a maid you must treat me with respect.

Maid?

Right, you are here to be our housemaid, aren't you?

Me?

Dopey cow.

Hey!

Head-turner in the garden.

Liar! - But it's true!

A real stunner!

Shoji! Brother Shoji!

Shut up! We are rehearsing right now.

She's arrived. The new housemaid.

Get lost!

I threw the ball at her.

Throw! Straight by Sakaue!

Hey, sis!

The girl is here.

Stay away, it's too hot.

Is she really a maid?

Dad told me to call her sister.

Dad is too indecent.

What does indecent mean?

Just a moment.

Here you are.

What is so great about that kind of music?

Young master Shoji is a "cleaning".

Cleaning?

That means: Interested in western stuff like dry cleaning.

Doesn't go to college, just plays mahjong and music.

Pom and Bam, it's really stupid.

Hey, Yae! - Yes?

Miss Teruko. She's also a type of "cleaning".

Not polished.

I am sorry.

Sister...

I am Yuko.

You call me "Miss". That's how a maid has to behave.

Here you are.

Don't be shocked by that.

Our madam here is even tougher than that.

Welcome home. Madam ...?

I am Yuko. Thank you for your kindness.

So you are here.

You must be tired. Have a rest.

What about her room. - Ah, the room.

What shall we do? - Everything's fine with me.

Then prepare the room under the staircase.

But that room...

Oh, and Yuko.

For the time being help Yae until the new maid comes.

Madam!

We have so many guests. Yae alone can't handle it.

And you learn about good manners.

- Yes. - Fine.

Madam! - What?

Nothing...

Then why not clean the room?

Madam, just one thing...

Let me say just one thing.

What? - Yae!

- Please show my room. - But first...

Yae...

Please.

Just look at this room.

There isn't much space but you can join me in my room.

It's alright, Yae. I like sleeping alone.

Really?

I feel bad leaving you in a room like this, Miss.

Can you stop calling me "Miss"?

- What should I call you? - Yuko.

How could I?

When will father come home?

In two or three days.

I see. I'll stay here until then.

I don't mind being a maid.

I feel sorry you have to do that.

Then show some sympathy.

Teach me how to be a maid, senior.

Senior? So you are the junior?

- Of course. - That's just too much for me.

Heave ho! Heave ho!

- Yae! - Coming! Ah, so much fussing...

Here.

Heave ho!

Sleeping here is not very cozy though...

Good night.

Hello there, Mr Blue Sky.

You are up early.

Ah, good morning, senior.

What shall I do?

I feel bad that you have to do this.

Don't worry. You are the senior.

Fine. If I am the senior, then let me teach you about the job.

First you give the dog his breakfast.

Breakfast.

Understood.

So you are Cal?

My name is Yuko. How do you do?

Quiet!

- What the hell are you doing? - I am sorry.

Now I can't sleep anymore.

You'll be late for class.

I'm still eating!

Good morning.

Naughty boy reading the paper.

So early? Rare sight!

- Our first gig. - What kind?

- Jazz. - Where?

A Cafe on Ginza.

When are you going to graduate? It's your sixth year.

And when will you get married? It's your 12th try.

You'll be old.

You look pale.

- Drank too much. - How about today?

Hairdresser.

Yae!

My shoes. The black one.

- Where to? - The Kikuchi Club.

Everyone's going out.

What a relief.

- Does Madam go out every day? - Yes.

No use for her to stay at home.

Everyone here is just playing around on their own.

But what is father thinking?

That's just the problem.

Does he really love her or not?

That's the reason for all of this.

Hey, Yae.

Ah, Tetsugoro.

Yae, "the privilege of these fish is living

on the principle of self-reliance.

Man should live with the same free spirit."

John Ruskin.

So this guy is still into philosophy...

"Birth is the strongest music." Plato.

- Cut it out, will you? - Here.

The porgy you ordered.

They look good.

The porgy is for the family. The squid for us.

"Us"?

Aren't you alone here?

Nope. I have a junior now.

A junior?

Hello, I am Yuko.

I'm Tetsugoro, the fish monger.

- Hey! - Mmh?

- Lucky you! - What?

With a junior you can have a cushy job.

What are you talking about? It's not like that.

Listen... although it might be too complicated for you.

However... This story really makes you weep.

Just like the film Southern Romance.

What the hell?

- You! - Welcome home.

- You went to high school, right? - Yes.

Then do my homework.

Will you do it or what?

Do it yourself.

How dare you!

Aren't you ashamed of yourself, asking the maid?

What? You...!

- You still won't? - I won't.

Fine!

Hiroshi, beating people is wrong.

Next time I won't hold back. - How dare you, you maid!

Didn't that hurt? But you hurt me too.

That's why you mustn't beat others.

So you wanna fight?

What if I do?

Fine!

Be a man! I want to hear no whimpering from you.

Until one of us gives up.

- Come on! - Fine!

Bitch!

Ouch!

Let me go. Cowards!

Now that hurts.

Oh it hurts.

Fine!

Want to give up?

What?

A maid can't beat me.

If you want to win against the maid you must become stronger.

Well?

Enough?

It'll break?

Give up!

And your homework?

You don't need it?

I'll do it for you. Let's go.

Don't want to?

If I don't do them, your teacher will be angry.

Even more important then.

You are tough. Stronger than me.

I am also smart. You'll see.

- Help me get clean. - Yes.

Hah! Braggart!

Strike!

Ball!

Strike!

Play ball!

Oh no...

Today's ping-pong party is organized for Miss Teruko to find a husband.

Husband?

So a lot of nice young men will come.

All of them are her boyfriends somehow.

You are really patient with this.

What?

You are a relative. You should be

a guest at the party. But you are...

Hey, get me some juice.

That's Teruko's boyfriend No 13.

A rich one this time.

- Juice! - For me too.

I am practicing cooking now.

I can bake cake now.

- I finally got my license. - Take us for a drive then.

- Getting the volume right is hard. - It's about the baking powder.

- I've run over a cat. - A cat?

- Terrible. - It got flat like this.

Flat like a pancake.

- Never heard of a cat cake. - The best cakes are from Mifune.

Baking cakes is really hard.

He's won again!

Hiraoka wins 21:13.

You are so strong, Mr. Hiraoka.

Yuko, some juice! Two!

You! Wanna play?

- I can't. - Why not?

- I'm busy. - You look self-confident.

How do you know?

Good legs, firm.

I can see her fighting spirit. Come on!

- Mr. Hiraoka! Leave her! - Why?

- It's the maid, how shabby! - Why?

Just think about it seriously.

I seriously want to play against her.

Give it a try!

- But no... - Come on! Good luck!

Ready? Play!

- Good luck, maid! - Try your best!

Good luck.

Okay, let's start.

1-0.

2-0.

You have no chance. It's so pathetic.

I serve.

2-1.

Well done, Miss! Well done!

Yae!

Sorry.

Isn't Nakanishi great?

Rubbish! Kawakami is so much better!

- The maid's not bed. - She's pretty.

You think so?

Oh, wow.

18-19.

18-20.

Just one more.

You can win.

Good luck, maid!

Go, Hiraoka!

21-18. The maid's the winner.

I lost.

Totally.

Surprising!

What a great and clever technique!

- How about a drink? - I have to...

Yuko.

One word.

Ah, Mr Hiraoka. How nice to see you.

I can't offer much, but enjoy your visit.

Hiraoka. What are you looking at?

She's cute.

- You've a bad taste. - Why?

It's just bad taste, being interested in a maid.

Really?

For the son of the owner of Nito Industries.

- How was it? - I got scolded.

Why?

"Behave appropriately to where you are."

Why does she ...? You are this family's...

It's okay. It was my fault.

I don't get it.

I don't get what these bourgeois people are doing.

I heard you were great.

Too bad I missed it.

I thought being with the grownups would be boring.

Went to play baseball.

I wish I had seen it.

How you fought, sis.

What did you say?

How you fought, sis.

You are calling me "sis"?

Mr. Hiraoka bothered me with so many questions.

- So I told him... - What?

That you are doing a maid's job, but are really my sister.

That you are gentle and strong.

Hiroshi!

You are great!

That's fine.

Fine.

The philosophy says: "No lie can beat the truth." Noodles.

So it's you, Yuko.

Welcome home, father.

You've become so big.

- I'll take it. - Just leave it.

Welcome, sir.

Leave it. I take care of it.

Welcome home.

Yuko, prepare a bath.

- Hurry! - Yes.

- What are you doing with her? - We have to talk.

Heave ho!

Oh, you are home?

Then why didn't you welcome father home?

I never do that.

And your siblings?

No.

It's our principle.

At least you should go and say hello to him.

What an awful room.

Like a mouse's room.

I am happy in every kind of room.

- But it's so shabby. - Oh no.

I like my woolgathering.

Woolgathering?

Yes, for example: I imagine I am flying in the sky.

- In a plane? - No.

- With my own wings. - Like Superman?

And I can fly wherever I want to. It's fun, you know.

- Maybe I'll try it too. - Try it.

- With closed eyes? - Up to you.

I know.

Here's what I'll imagine.

First of all...

Mom and Dad like each other.

And my brothers and sister are nice to me.

Sometimes we have supper all together.

And my sisters are nice to me, without me having to praise them.

Hiroshi.

You know why I threw that ball at you?

I thought Sis Teruko would be happy about it.

Forget about it.

Hooray!

Madam is calling.

Yes, we have many rooms. But that was the only free one.

But you are...

I know, Yuko is the daughter you love most.

- But for me... - Hold on!

You agreed to having her come to Tokyo.

- This is so shabby. - Shabby?

You are the one who is shabby.

- What? - Aren't you?

I never asked you to go out and have that child.

You are always...

However, you can't blame her.

What I did was no good. I know that myself.

And what's happening now.

I understand that it is bothering you.

But I would really like you to cope with it.

I went down on my knees begging you.

You want me to close my eyes and love her like my child?

I can't.

She looks exactly like Machiko.

I can't love her.

You wanted to see me?

Yuko, I want you to tell him yourself. Otherwise I...

- What do you mean? - You...

You asked me to let you work so you could practice house work.

Isn't that right? Huh?

Is it true, Yuko?

Come on, answer.

I haven't been doing mean things to you, have I?

Yes, that's right.

I asked her if I could become a maid.

I told you!

Is that all?

Yes.

Go and help with the dinner.

Yes.

Hello. Yes?

Oh, Futami-Sensei!

I arrived this morning.

I'm staying at an apartment in Higashi-Nakano.

Hello?

My company is in Tamuracho, the Shinsekai Building.

Nippon Visual Advertisement.

It sounds good, but it's a small shabby company.

Hello?

Are you happy?

No, very unhappy actually.

But I can see the blue sky from here.

I see. That's good.

Come and see me if there is any problem.

Okay, bye.

Miss, the car is here for you.

Those stupid jokes.

It's true. Mr. Ono sent it over from the company.

My father?

He said he could not talk to you here.

So hurry up. I can do this here.

Hurry, hurry! What are you waiting for?

Well...

Me in this car?

Of course.

- I'm scared... - Stop talking nonsense. Get in.

Hurry up.

Well, Miss? How does it feel?

See you later.

The Ono Company?

On the 5th floor. The right elevator.

Thanks.

Oh?

Hello again. Where are you going?

5th floor. You work here?

Nito Industries. The whole 3rd floor.

5th floor ...?

So you're here to see your father?

Yes.

- Going up. - I'll take you.

- Would you go to the movies with me? - But my poor sister.

Just that you know: Teruko and I are just friends.

She doesn't think so.

Teruko just likes collecting male friends. It's her hobby.

5h floor.

- In this section. - Thank you very much.

Ah, Yuko.

Would you come and see my mother?

I told her about you and she wants to meet you.

Bye.

- Here you go. - Yuko.

How nice you came.

I was worried you wouldn't.

Are you angry?

I'm so sorry.

My daughter as a housemaid.

I can't stand it myself.

President, your signature please.

In the past my mother worked for you like this.

Listen, father...

Why did you fall in love with mother though you were already married?

You know, my marriage...

We didn't really marry out of love.

One of my seniors took a liking to me when I was still on a low rank here.

He almost forced me to marry his daughter...

Are you in, boss?

Shall we send the new contracts?

Do that.

I felt so trapped at home.

The only time I had fun was here working with your mother.

That means that you loved my mother?

Yes, I loved her.

I still do.

Then why?

You ask why we broke up?

I was so young back then.

Yuko.

Forgive me.

You have to ask mother for that.

My poor mother...

I miss her.

What was she like? Did she look like me?

Here she is.

So this is my mother?

She had a very kind heart.

Just like you.

The report on the stockholders' meeting.

Fine.

Yuko.

Let's have a long chat. Let's go somewhere.

- It's your first time on the Ginza? - Yes.

Would that dress suit you?

I think it'd be perfect.

Don't know...

It's it.

What?

- As a present for you. - No, thank you. No.

Why not?

I am happy just spending time with you.

So you have no wishes?

- I do. - So what do you want?

Please let me have mother's photo.

Why?

- I will look for her. - Look?

Even if it lasts my whole life.

- Okay? - Sounds good to me.

You get the photo. But also the dress.

Welcome.

Show us the dress.

You want a hat too?

There's the maid of Shoji's house on a date.

Maids can have dates too.

But she's with Shoji's father.

A date with your maid on Ginza. Strange world!

That happens often.

Okay, give me 3000 Yen off, mister.

You even bought me a hat. You shouldn't!

No need to be modest.

Yuko, why don't you tell me something?

I really enjoy listening to you talking.

Makes me happy.

I'm in such a good mood.

I haven't felt like this in years.

Not after you broke up with mother?

Yuko...

Poor father.

How about a dance?

Yes.

Your mother was a great dancer. She was so light.

You even resemble her in that point.

Father...

What is she doing?

The three of us could have such a great time together.

Father.

I won't stay at your house.

I have to look for mother.

But...

It's the best way.

For everyone.

Everyone

Don't you think of me?

What about me being left behind by you?

Think of your poor father and don't say such things.

Yuko, please...

How long do you want me to be the maid?

I can find an apartment for you.

Tomorrow, right away.

But listen...

Do you think mother Tatsuko would agree?

Poor father.

I'll stay a bit longer.

Ah, fish monger!

Where are you going?

- On my way to you. - Really?

We have guests. Got a big porgy?

I'll get one for you.

Miss, don't forget to be patient.

What?

"People forget themselves once they suffer."

"But more suffering and they return to themselves."

Dostoyevsky.

What am I talking about. Wait, I got something for you.

Some porgy slices. Have them with Yae.

- But I can't... - It's okay. Take it.

I wouldn't sell these anymore. Good-bye!

Mrs. Hiraoka you have such a fine son. I always feel really envious.

No way.

Well, at least he is a very healthy boy.

But, Ryosuke, told me about your family.

I hear you have a fine daughter here?

She's such a tomboy.

Ryosuke really intended on me getting to know her.

Isn't she in today.

One moment.

Yae! Yae!

Tell Teruko to come right away.

Here's what Ryosuke said:

He would be happy to spend some time with your daughter.

I asked him whether he is thinking about marriage.

He said: Of course I am.

I didn't expect this at all.

What, Mama?

This is my daughter.

This is Mr. Hiraoka's mother.

- How do you do? - How do you do?

Come and sit here.

I heard you were good at table tennis.

I heard 21-18?

You gave him a good thrashing?

And he was so impressed that you, the daughter of such a good family,

put so much effort into all those housemaid-tasks.

And in that respect I feel just like him.

- Oh ...? - Hello.

Hello.

Have you met my mother?

You haven't?

No...

It's because of you.

I wanted to check. I got worried.

What?

What's wrong?

She's making a total fool out of me.

Here's news for you.

What?

A few days ago my friend saw Papa and Yuko at the Ginza.

They seemed to be quite jolly together.

You want to marry me? You are so lightheaded.

Why?

Well... There is someone I love.

I'm prepared.

Who's the guy?

My teacher from high school.

That's a relief.

A school girl and her teacher. That happens a lot.

While girls are young. No problem.

- You feel pretty confident. - Sorry.

I've been confident from birth.

So how about it?

Would you consider marriage?

Of course not.

I like that.

This stubborn side of you. That's what I like about you.

Well, what can I say now?

What do you think?

I feel really dizzy now.

Absolutely fine with me. I'll drive you.

Hello. Sorry I'm late.

Listen, it's a big disaster!

Our guest?

You shouldn't be so relaxed right now.

This is a huge mess.

What?

When Mr. Ono came home, madam called him right away.

And then!

They had a huge fight about you.

It's because of that special guest.

And on top of that Miss Teruko went into your room...

Into my room?

It's too much.

Really, those bourgeois people are too much to cope with.

- Who is it? - Me, Yuko.

May I come in?

Not now, make it later.

How rude! What do you want?

You've been to my room?

- Oh yes. - Why?

What's wrong about checking a thief-maid's room?

A thief?

You are trying to steal Mr. Hiraoka.

That makes you a thief.

You are in love with him. No need to hide it.

Fine, you can have him. But no more dirty tricks!

Dirty tricks?

- Where did you get this dress? - Father bought it for me.

- Why didn't you tell me? - I saw no reason to.

No reason?

What's so strange about having my father buy me a dress?

A dirty trick?

You thief!

A thief, just like your mother.

You are the thief!

- My mother's photo. - Never saw it.

Where is it? Where?

Leave me! I don't want to see you.

Give it back, please...

You should just get lost.

Yes, now you are here, this house is a big mess.

Get out!

She's Machiko's daughter.

The way she moves and talks - just like Machiko!

- Makes me shiver! - Tatsuko...

You still love Machiko, don't you?

I know you.

You pamper her because it feels like pampering Machiko.

Or why else would you secretly take her to the Ginza?

Machiko Mimura.

It even bothers me seeing that name somewhere in the streets.

Mimura Clinic, Mimura Fruits.

Tailor Mimura, Mimura, Mimura.

I want to spit on their posters.

So you want that photo?

You can have it back. But then you will leave this house.

Right away. You'll leave right now.

You swear?

Then I return it.

The face of a mistress.

Stop insulting my mother.

Why not?

She deserves it for what she did.

If you go on I won't forgive you.

- Forgive? - I won't forgive you!

Here you are.

Take it if you want it.

What's that look?

That's the face your mother used to seduce our father.

I am not scared of you staring at me.

Now get out of here.

What? You promised it.

What?

That hurts! Leave me!

Leave me alone! Noooo!

Stop it, please...

What a relief.

Send that girl away.

Away ...?

- She has nowhere to go. - Oh really?

- Then I will go. - Tatsuko!

- You are crazy. - It's the only way.

- Not just me, but even Teruko... - What?

That girl snatched away the man Teruko likes.

I can't take it anymore.

Calm down.

I am calm.

Tatsuko!

Yuko.

Yuko.

Good night, father.

Cal, good-bye.

ONO

Excuse me, is this the Shinsekai building?

Ah, thank you.

Excuse me.

Where is the Visual Advertiser?

The visual ...?

- Down there on the right. - Thank you.

When have you come back?

- This evening. - Have you met her?

No.

Futami is out on a business trip.

Out?

Hey! What about the catalogue of Nihon Industries?

The design isn't here yet. Phone them.

What the...

Want his private address?

Yes.

Yes?

Sensei.

Oh, it's you, Ono?

What is it?

I see.

I won't ask anything.

I promise.

Just don't cry.

I hate needles and women's tears.

Like an epileptic seizure.

Well.

Have a drink.

It's good.

Let's celebrate.

Cheers!

Make yourself at home.

Are you leaving?

To Osaka, for work.

Osaka?

Gosh, I'm going to miss my train.

I am back in two days. You can stay here until then.

Here's the key. Bye.

But... Sensei!

- Got money? - 200 Yen...

Take it.

But...

Ono!

The blue sky!

Don't forget it!

Who are you?

- Where is Kei-chan? - Kei-chan?

Ah, you mean Sensei?

Sensei?

Kei-chan is a teacher?

So where is the teacher?

He just left for Osaka.

He kept that secret from me.

That's ridiculous!

And you are ...?

Naoko Inagawa, fashion model. Not very famous though...

You are his...

Yeah.

His girlfriend.

- And you? - A former student.

And this is your suitcase?

- You want to stay here? - Yes.

- And sleep on his futon? - I guess so.

I give up. He should be ashamed.

No way.

But he told me to stay here.

He is such a weakling.

He just couldn't say "no".

Men are animals that cannot be trusted after all.

So what will you do?

Can you give this back to him once he is back?

Fine.

Would you tell him that Yuko thanks him very much.

I will.

Hello?

Yes, it's Hiraoka.

What? Yuko?

What's wrong?

Where are you?

Okay, I'm on my way.

Yuko, what's wrong?

- Could you borrow me some money? - Money?

Yes, about 3000 Yen?

Sure, but why ...?

I want to go home.

Back home? Why?

To look for my mother.

Mother knows where I live.

If she is alive she will come.

And I am a village-girl after all.

I'm tired of Tokyo.

I want to take a rest in the countryside.

What a pity.

Here, no need to pay me back. It's a present.

I can't accept that...

Yuko, only once could you hear what I say?

I'll take it then.

- What would you like? - Ice coffee.

But then...

Can you take care of these?

My father bought them for me. They are important to me.

I will but in a different way.

I mean:

If you will wear them for me one day, I will.

Well...

So it's a promise?

Auntie?

Yuko ...!

I'm back.

Why didn't you come three days earlier?

Your mother was here to see you.

My mother?

She could not go on without seeing you.

She said that.

So I showed her your letters

and told her you went to your parents to Tokyo.

I told her you were very happy there.

Here is what she said:

"It's fine then. It's fine."

She shed so many tears.

Hi.

Oh, Yuko?

But why did she never come to see me before?

That was what she had promised to your dead grandma.

She asked her, for your and her own sake,

never to turn up here.

She told me so.

And because of that she won't come back again.

She was crying so much when she said it.

Here.

But where is she now?

Her husband died in Manchuria.

She's living in Tokyo now.

But where?

Well, she just wouldn't tell us.

Right?

Stupid mother!

Mother!

Mother!

Who?

Who is it?

It's you, Nobuko?

Oh, Sensei!

- What are you doing here? - I should ask you that.

In Osaka I got worried and I called my number.

You were gone.

Why are you here?

You missed the blue sky?

Yes.

That's it with Tokyo then?

No, I'll go back. To look for my mother.

- Your mother? - Yes.

Now I know that my real mother is in Tokyo.

I'll look for her while working there.

But finding a job in Tokyo is tough.

It's not, listen.

My aunt took up a job as a cabaret-manager at the Ginza.

You could ask her.

She has her feet on the ground. I'm sure she can help.

- But... - It'll be fine.

But now let's have a reunion party for Mr. Futami.

Well!

Due to the short notice, not all of our class mates could come.

It's a real pity.

But let's waste no more time and begin.

Let's have a toast.

Sensei, please.

- Cheers! - Cheers!

Anyone got married?

Junko!

So you made it already.

But even married, I won't forget you.

Junko! Your husband will be angry!

No! That's not how I meant it!

But even though Sensei is our teacher, he is also a man.

Right!

We never thought of him as a man.

How mean! I'm a human being too.

I cry, get mad and fall in love.

- Got a girlfriend in Tokyo? - Impossible.

No chance now.

First reason: Low salary.

Reason 2:

To become a great painter I have to study.

How old fashioned! More than anything, a painter needs a wife.

Right, wouldn't you like one of us?

Any problems?

Are you just too shy to propose to us?

You can talk, beauty!

Fine.

So those of you who would marry me, raise your hands.

Okay?

1... 2... 3!

Here!

How odd!

- And you, Yuko? - You always loved him.

- I bet she has a boyfriend. - Big news!

Fine, let your hands down.

I won't take any of you.

Hello? It's me, Yuko.

I've just arrived.

The station-restaurant where I last saw you.

See you.

- From where did you call? - The building where my friend works.

He's a good man.

In what respect?

He's quite manly, but still gentle.

He's grown up and handsome. And...

Okay!

Ono, is he...

Are you...

- What do you think about love? - Love?

I'd love to be in love. And you?

Me?

I'd also like to.

The truth is, I would like to ask you...

Long time no see.

Mr Hiraoka, this is Mr. Futami, my teacher from high school.

My name is Hiraoka. Nice to meet you.

You are her teacher, her workaround, yes?

Mr. Hiraoka, I know now that my mother is in Tokyo.

Fantastic.

But Tokyo is so big.

I'll help you. But tell me, what's your mother like?

You want to see her?

She looks nice.

Ono!

I think I met her before.

But where was it ...?

Let's see...

Damned, I can't remember.

Her face...

I know it...

- Oh yes! - What?

I have to call my office or I'll get fired. Excuse me.

Yuko.

You are important to me.

Oh.

Still love him?

- That changed. - I knew it.

But my mother comes first.

I don't want to be happy without her.

I'll do all I can to help finding her.

Mr. Hiraoka, can you spare some time?

I have about two hours.

Then please take Yuko to the Cabaret Crazy on the Ginza.

I have some work to do.

I can go on my own.

But I know the Crazy. Let's go right away.

And you?

I'll have another curry and will join you later.

Bye.

I'll take care of her.

He is in love with Ono.

How about her?

I am happy as long as she is happy.

I'm her teacher after all.

Her teacher.

Still, it's odd...

Why did I think of the company once I saw that photo?

Strange.

♪ I am going ♪

♪ Crazy by Love ♪

♪ Even under the moon ♪

♪ In the city's neon lights ♪

♪ With their blue faces ♪ ♪ Everyone is going crazy ♪

♪ On the battlefield ♪

♪ Going crazy by love ♪

♪ So just sing this song ♪

♪ Crazy Blues ♪

♪ Now my heart feels so light ♪

♪ I'm having so much fun ♪

♪ If I could see you now ♪

♪ My sorrows would go away ♪

♪ You, the one I love ♪

♪ Where are you? ♪

♪ I wonder where ♪

I want to be a young man forever.

I won't change. And I can have a chat with you.

You understand?

That's why all my novels are best sellers.

I'm surprised at that myself.

- I've never read any. - Me neither. - Me neither.

What a pity.

♪ Can't I see you soon? ♪

♪ I feel so miserable about it ♪

3 servings of sausage for table 6.

Okay! Sausage, 3 servings!

All right! You can start whenever you like.

But...

I hate hesitating. Say yes!

Okay.

Please treat her well.

Who are you?

You look like the boy from a rich family.

Liebe?

Her lover?

I'm right? All right!

Excuse me.

Got a good tip?

Yes.

So? How about you?

Would you start right away?

Yes.

- Dirty dishes... - I am used to them.

All right!

Sorry.

Sorry.

You know, Yuko... I don't really like this.

Why?

I think you'll turn into somebody else when you work here.

- You mean become hard-nosed? - Yes.

You are stupider than you look like.

Did you fall in love with a girl that would change just by working here?

No.

- All right! - All right!

- Good job. - Yeah.

- Well played. - Good job.

- Welcome back. - Hello.

Welcome back.

What's up?

Wake up.

Kei-chan!

Welcome back.

How cheeky of you.

Coming to my room without telling me.

Hey!

I took care of your room.

- Thank me. - Thanks.

Nonsense. Go home now.

It's late night. I don't want rumors.

I don't mind.

I'm serious.

But with your student.

What?

This girl.

So you...

You told her some lies?

Let's cheat on her.

Ouch! That hurts!

- It hurts! - What's wrong?

Are you okay? Let me see.

All right?

Get off!

Leave me alone, please. Go home, I beg you.

Fine then.

Embrace me.

Weakling.

Sorry. I'm off.

Wait!

- Sorry, it's so late... - Don't mention it.

Make yourself at home.

You!

One moment!

It's you! I knew it!

You... I mean, madam!

You know Yuko Ono, right?

No?

I'm her teacher. I've just seen her.

I don't know her.

Please don't lie.

I can see right through you.

Be honest.

That has nothing to do with me.

But that photo ...!

Goodnight.

Hey!

Meanie!

Oh, Hiroshi? What are you doing here?

Brother Shoji told me.

Come in then.

I'll make you some coffee.

You can't bribe me with coffee.

So what then?

I was worried to death.

Sorry.

And Papa too.

Papa became sick.

- Really? - Really!

I'll call the manager and get some time off.

You come with me?

I'll have a coffee.

I see. And where is that cleaning lady?

She suddenly quit his job.

She lives somewhere here.

I see, fine. I'll ask my boss for a day off.

Mr. Hiraoka?

There's something.

It's about Ono...

Ono? I love her.

Well...

Me too.

Let's fight it out.

- Shall we see who can get her? - Let's do it.

It doesn't show but my punch is strong.

That's funny.

Fine then.

Please find her mother. It's all for Ono's happiness.

Just a moment.

Now this is weird.

If it's for her happiness, why don't you look for her?

Why ask your rival?

I'm too busy.

I have to paint posters to eat.

Carry on.

You? Why did you bring me here?

Hey! Let's go home now.

You know... I thought father was in hospital.

- I can't go to your house. - Why not?

Why ...?

You wouldn't understand.

Weird!

So you won't come with me?

No matter what?

Say hello to father.

Just one question.

Do you know a Machiko Mimura around here?

No idea.

Just one question.

What?

Is there a Machiko Mimua around her?

I know her.

Ms. Mimura! A visitor!

Ms. Machiko Mimura?

Yes?

You have to come. Yuko had a car accident.

- Come quick. - Yes...

Yuko? A car accident?

Excuse me. I lied to you.

You can't run away.

Let me go.

I mustn't meet her.

I can't let you go.

Yuko can never be happy without you.

That's a lie. She's happier without me.

What kind of logic is that?

She's crying every day.

She's suffering.

The situation of my boss is really odd, he's not well.

That's too bad.

If only Yuko knew...

- Hello. - Welcome home.

And why do you enter through here?

Why not come through the front door?

But this is where Sis Yuko enters the house.

Sister Yuko... she's really well.

You saw her then?

Why don't you tell me?

What is it?

- Got it! Here! - What?

- He isn't well, right? - No.

Now listen to this:

When we are born, we do fists like this.

That means: "This world is mine."

But when we die, we die with open hands.

When we die, we know that we have and need nothing anymore.

That's how people are.

- You understand? - Smart arse!

I'll take these.

She should be here soon.

Will Yuko be happy?

Yes? I'm happy at least.

- A Whiskey. - Yes.

Yuko promised me something.

If I find her mother, she will think about marriage.

All right! Say no more!

Can I have a word?

- Good Morning. - Morning.

Mr. Futami, finally time for decision.

- I retreat. - Why?

I'm not a commie but I like peace.

- Ah, here she is. - Hello.

Sorry for being late.

You don't have to work today.

Come with me.

- Where to? - Heaven.

You do like showing off, right?

Ono.

Sensei?

He is right.

Now you too?

Just go and see.

Okay, let's go.

Come.

Would you toast with me?

Toast to what?

For those two.

Especially to her.

All right! Let's do it.

- Although... - What?

Sorry if I am wrong...

But you love her too, don't you?

Absolutely right.

But I couldn't tell her.

No matter what, I wasn't able to.

She probably still believes that the girl she saw at my place is my lover.

Fine. For me that's all okay.

My old fashioned human feelings push me to toast here with you.

- Well then. - To the blue sky maiden.

And to your samurai spirit.

- Cheers! - Cheers!

Welcome!

And this is the way to heaven?

These are the stairs to heaven.

I can hear miners-songs.

- Can you close your eyes? - My eyes?

Like this?

- I can't walk like this. - I'll be on your side.

Eyes closed till I say.

- And there is something? - Who knows?

Eyes closed till I say.

May I open them?

I'll just do it.

Yuko!

Mother?

Is it you?

I really missed you.

I really did.

You are my mother?

So you are my mother?

I'm so sorry.

You had to suffer so much.

I didn't know about that.

I was so stupid.

So stupid.

Am I too heavy?

No...

This is so much fun.

The first time I ever to get hugged by my mother.

Hold me tighter.

Yes?

How could I leave you?

How could I?

Yuko!

Yuko!

She is not here.

And she won't come.

It's only me. Tough luck.

Yuko!

Just go on and feel miserable.

Then you understand the misery I had to cope with.

After you met Machiko...

Have you ever had a gentle word or a smile for me?

All you could do was to mock my suffering.

But people think of you as a skilled businessman,

as a perfect gentleman and good husband.

You wonderful man!

Don't enter his room.

Mother is reading him the riot act.

- How is he? - Don't know. He will survive.

Dying is too average.

Idiot!

How stupid are you? Acting cool at a time like this!

Where is Hiroshi?

He went somewhere with Yae.

The cabaret-people said you were here.

Papa keeps calling out your name.

Come and see him.

You should go, Yuko.

And you?

I'll wait for you.

Don't run away again.

I'll go and mistreat father a bit.

It's Sis Yuko. Sis Yuko is here.

- What do you want? - See my father.

You have no right to. Leave!

Don't steal our Papa! He is our Papa!

Yuko...

Let me pass.

Yuko, how nice you came.

Father!

I'm here to say good-bye.

I got in touch with mother.

She is such a good person, just as I thought.

Now we will share our lives.

So, please...

Forget us.

Yuko!

You said you felt sorry for me when I got treated like a maid here.

But you are responsible.

It's because you have no true love for anybody.

If you loved my mother, why did you break up with her?

And if you can't break up with mother Tatsuko why can't you love her?

You are half-hearted and not sincere at all.

Listen, father.

You really have to give your love to mother Tatsuko.

It's the only way.

And you won't get mother.

She belongs to me. I won't let you see her.

Well, father. Will you promise?

If you really love me, then promise.

You know? It's the only way for you to become happy.

You have to believe me.

Yuko...

I promise.

It's my fault.

it was all my fault.

Thank you, father.

Good-bye.

Mother!

Good-bye.

Big sister, good-bye.

Good-bye.

I'll show you off, sis.

No 'sis' from now on. I don't belong here anymore.

But we are still good friends.

Miss, how well you have spoken.

All those things I had on my mind.

But now my heart feels really light.

Yae, thank you for everything.

- I'll be a good wife thanks to you. - A wife?

Oh, I see. Your husband is right there.

Hurry up and join him.

Well, bye.

Good-bye.

- Good-bye. - Good-bye

- Good-bye. - Good-bye.

Stop it.

That's enough peeping.

She said "get sincere!"?

She really got us.

You should seriously be looking for a husband.

And you should study seriously.

I will.

This I mean.

Tatsuko.

I am sorry.

Uhm, Mr. Futami?

- Still single? - Yes.

- No fiancé? - I wished.

Someone even more beautiful and gentle than Yuko.

Please find me one.

Here.

- This is your blue sky? - Yes.

Then forget it.

Why?

Now I am your sky.

Close your eyes.

What do you see?

The blue sky?

My face?

The blue sky.

But it's turning into your face.

Good. It's farewell to the blue sky then.

Goody-bye!

Goody-bye!

Gooood-byyyyyye!

THE END