All language subtitles for Happy.Wedding.1991.1080i.JPN.Blu-ray

Good morning!

-Where are you heading today?
- Towards the sea.

Make sure to pay attention
to the wind direction.

- Do you play golf too?
- I would like...

But, I think circumstances
will not allow us to play together.

I see, understood...

See you later!

She suddenly waved her hand.
What's up with her?

Because she seem suspiciously busy today.

Is she secretly up to
something behind our back?

Well, wives have a good sense of these things.

Oh, come on.

Unless she decides something for herself again.

The Desirable Marriage.

Girl, won't you ride with us?

I thought those were some cheeky guys.
Nice to see you!

-"Where are you heading today?"
- "Just to the sea."

Did something interesting happen?

Tell me about it.

Mieko, don't look at me like that.

But I'm worried.

Even if I fall,
there's nothing to worry about.

I'm strong.

I worry
that you might cut off too many branches.

How rude...

I'm kidding.
I'm worried about you, Yamauchi.

Non, doesn't your company
deal with electrical equipment?

It wouldn't hurt for you to know
how to properly connect cables.

Uncle, why don't you wear
your company's fashionable clothes?

We specialize in clothing
for women and children.

That's why I don't work with cables.

And besides, they're terribly uncomfortable.

We should replace them with
something more comfortable soon.

Listening to the customer's opinion is the key to success.
You must remember that.

You're smart to catch on so quickly.

Really?

Grandma, are you sure this is necessary?

Yes, otherwise I wouldn't have asked.

Less talk and let's get to work.

Come to my hospital for an MRI.

You might look healthy on the outside,
but there could be something wrong inside.

Do you want to find out
what's inside me this way?

And you won't disappoint.

[On paper, a mahjong combination.
Signature: "a true victory"]

Thank you all.

We're hardly tired at all.

Boys, thank you very much.

Non, we brought something.
You'll like it, take a look?

What is this?

It's unlikely to be something expensive.

Over time, it could turn out that way.

- Let me guess, photos of grooms?
- Bullseye.

We all thought about it here...

and brought our candidates.

We're not forcing you into anything.

If you wish, meet with all three of them.

Oh, I hadn't thought about that at all.

To avoid embarrassment,
we're not asking you to open them here.

Take a look at them in your room,
humming a little tune.

Now, just not too quickly.
We need to gossip.

Alright, with your permission,
I'll go take a look.

Mieko,

Does Non have a boyfriend?

Judging by her face and behavior,
it doesn't seem like it.

If she's hiding something, then
their relationship must be serious.

Our girls are great,
all perfectly matched.

These days, all girls dream of such things.

But it seems Non isn't one of those
who care about certain traits.

It's thanks to her upbringing.

She values the feeling of love itself.

Let's play mahjong already!

Yamauchi, one more bet.

Mieko, do you have a strong hand?

Hooray!

[Names winning combination]

Excellent!

Don't be upset.

Oh, I'm so excited.
No one's waiting for me at home.

- Golf all night, then?
- Yeah.

I'm not against it,
but it's still better to go home.

Family worries, you know.

Dear, they're all busy people.
No one's planning to sit here.

I believe the future lies in technology,
which, like cars,

will be divided into different price segments.

And I think such division
is no longer in fashion.

Now people are united by common interests,
not their social status.

For example, people
who love a certain music genre

will prefer a certain
design of refrigerator.

I think we should
rely on such observations.

But status is not influenced by fashion.
Isn't that a plus?

Why are you so fixated on status?

Because people like to show off
their belonging to it.

Girls, the meeting is over.
That's enough for you.

Many find partners at work.

But I don't like that.

After all, if you have the same social status,
you won't have the desire to develop.

Usually, women are attracted
to men who are at the top of society.

I will look for mine at parties
and wedding banquets.

What's the point of a man with a higher status?

To boost your self-esteem?

Because if your characters don't match,
such a marriage will be unhappy.

That's why they hold matchmaking
events, so you don't regret it later.

So far, none of them has caught my eye.

Non, instead of relying on your feelings,
listen to the uncles - they have experience.

Oh, come on.

The main thing is that you don't regret it later.

And I will never get married.

You won't?

My body...

is not suitable for marriage.

I'm kidding.

But for the future, keep in mind that...

not everyone around you might enjoy
hearing about weddings and grooms.

Oh, I'm so tired.

Non, do you toss your disc to
avoid getting tired on the stairs?

To truly feel a break,
you need to use the stairs

instead of the elevator.

And here's your fellow enthusiast.

Hey, why are you all walking?
Is that the new trend?

Looks like we have a gathering
of athletes here, right?
Got it.

Damn, we need to run.
Girls, hurry up.

You're puffing again.
Are you looking for a girlfriend?

Can't I just do it for fun?

Maybe you shouldn't have handed her
three grooms right away like that?

Has she not been involved with anyone yet?

But she can compare them
and make a reasoned decision.

We should be happy now, not agonizing.

Nothing cheerful.

We need to keep an eye on her,
so she doesn't mess anything up.

It's not easy for Non.

But we don't think about that
and just try to make Non happy.

Will Mieko be happy when Non gets married?

If she had a husband,
she would share her happiness with her daughter.

But now she might be upset that her
daughter-rival got married before her.

So,

maybe we shouldn't
have brought up matchmaking?

I will definitely make Mieko happy.

I will definitely make Mieko happy.

You, bachelor, can get married right away.

But I could just as easily get divorced
and become a bachelor.

Things are not easy in my family.

Damn it, the three of us can't
compare to her late husband.

Will Mieko really be happy
to marry any of us?

If so, I'll fight for her.

We talk so easily about her happiness,

but it's just our wishful thinking.

No one has become happier
just from getting married.

Isn't that right, Ono? Tamiya?

So you're the one talking about her happiness.

And in general, happiness and unhappiness
don't just easily transition into each other.

Damn it, let's talk about something else.
Men sitting here discussing happiness.

About what, numbers?

For example, can we trust the scales?

Yes, we can.

Why are there so many things?
Are they all defective?

She rejected him right before the wedding, and now
He getting rid of everything that remind of her.

- Oh, is the customer a man?
- Yes.

He already scolded me too.
I'm starting to understand her.

A strange girl came in.

I'm afraid I can't handle it.
Could you serve her?

Sorry for the wait.
Are these your things?

How much were you offered for them?

The amount is quite reasonable.

But why?

After all, these are very expensive things.

You're right.

However, we usually pay this much for clothes.

First, it's hard to store them.
Second, few people buy used items.

- Like that. Is it your first time here?
- Yes.

Tell us more, please.

What are you planning to spend the money on?

For a wedding.

But these items will be useful for you
at parties and dates.

They were all gifts to me.

If anything, it was a suitor who gave them.

Do you only have clothes?
If you want to earn more, bring in more stuffs.

Really?

I'm ready to bring them in.
Please give me your business card.

For the future: only accept gifts
from those you truly love.

It will make me feel more at ease,
and you'll be better off.

I'll remember that.

- Will you go to practice on Sunday?
- I doubt it, I have things to do.

What are you hinting at?

I have matchmaking events.

But that's great, isn't it?

So far, neither good nor bad.
Just matchmaking.

Usually people are happy about matchmaking.

I might get married later.

That's exactly what they're happy about.
Who feels sad at the thought of a wedding?

That's why they go to matchmaking events.

Listen, now that you're in the know,

don't you have your own opinion?

You don't have to pretend.

Don't go to matchmaking events.

Oh, what are you talking about.

Sunday will be beautiful weather.
Perfect for tossing the discus into the blue sky.

Let's go to practice.

And matchmaking events are
an opportunity that fate has given me.

Oh, I can't wait to see my fiancé.

Mom...

I won't go.

to matchmaking events.

With no one?

Yes, not with anyone.

Don't worry.

The uncles won't be upset if you
choose only one.

That's not what I mean.

- Forget about these matchmaking events. to refuse.
- Just not wanting to is not enough to refuse.

- Maybe you should still try?
- No, because then it will only get worse.

Non, if you're so afraid of this,
then you'll never get married.

Don't miss this opportunity.

As if it's a tragedy that I won't get married.

Don't say that, please.

"You'll never get married,"

or "try never to get sick."

You can't be sure about that, can you?

So you've decided never to get married?

Don't worry, I'll support you.

- Are you serious?
- No, you're making me talk like that.

Either way, tell the uncles
that I refuse.

You've been given so much time to think,
you can't just say "I don't want to."

What if I say that I already have a fiancé?

Then you should have said that
before you agreed to participate.

I clarified everything after
you started looking for a match for me.

When I told him about the matchmaking events,
he got excited:

"No way! You have me, don't you?"

It's nice to hear.

If that's true, then I'll applaud you.

Mom, it's true.
So tell them that I refuse.

Let's go have a drink somewhere.
You can also tell me about your fiancé.

I suggest spending the night
in a cottage in Tokyo.

I have business in Kamakura tomorrow.

Okay, then I'll call the uncles
and explain the situation to them.

Say hello for me.

- I'll see you off to Shinbashi Station.
- No need.

I need money for taxi fare.

Stubborn daughter I have!

Sinbasi Station.

Hello, is this Tamio's residence?

Yes.

Dear, it's Miéko calling.

I was just talking to Non.

Now I want to talk to you
about matchmaking events.

Really?

It's not a simple matter.
Wait a moment.

Is it okay if I speak quietly?

I'm in a cottage in Tokyo,
do you want to come over?

I'm planning to invite Yamauchi and Ono too.

- Are you going somewhere?
- What? I just have urgent business.

- Did something bad happen?
- Don't I ever leave home without something bad happening?

I have other matters besides work.

- Do you have a woman?
-What other woman?

You have strange thoughts, not the right track.

- I'm concerned that you think that way.
- But you gave me reason to..

Okay, listen.

Maybe it's better to go to Miéko?

- Miéko? I don't think I mentioned her name.
- Isn't it Miéko?

You keep talking about her.

You didn't just call me for nothing, did you?
Tell me what's going on.

I can't just go to her alone like that.
There's usually three of us.

I don't know if I can handle
the conversation alone.

Then just listen to her.

But it doesn't feel right,
a bachelor alone with a widow.

Let me go with you?

- I'll also catch up with Non.
- Non won't be there, it's about her.

Do you like Non?

Like?

Okay.

Take your time to think about it.

Take a photo somewhere and bring
me the edited picture.

(Photo of a candidate for Non's groom)

She declined even before attending the matchmaking events.

She doesn't appreciate our efforts at all.

We're good too: we started looking
without asking if she wanted to.

Does she really have a boyfriend?

If so, it's quite forgivable.

I just want to know who he is!

And if he's worse than our guys, then what?

We can't stay silent!

Imagine how we'll feel
if her groom turns out to be useless?

So, how are the matchmaking events going?

- Do you have other business?
- No, just saying hello.

Be a little more candid with me...
You're not indifferent, are you?

You're not giving me a moment's peace.

You could have worried less.

As you can see, I've strained my body
to relax my nerves.

Am I stressing you out?

Well, hold on, I can do more.

- I declined the matchmaking events.
- Really?

I said I have a sweetheart.

Who? Are you in love with someone?

Hey Kawamata!

Alright, we'll talk properly another time.

"Who?"

"Are you in love with someone?"

Will you have lunch with us?

I have a meeting with my mom.

- What's this about?
- I do not know myself.

It must be something urgent
since she came to my workplace for it.

- Any thoughts?
- What?

She has some!

- I want to see what your mom looks like?
- She's a beauty.

My mom has slender ankles.

- Is that really your mom?
- What do you mean?

She's really beautiful.

I was passing by and decided to stop by.
You have a big company here.

I used to want to run such a company.

Hello, I'm Kawamata Tamotsu.
I work as a promoter and love athletics.

Thank you for helping Non with her work.

Why are you standing up?

We want to be alone.

Alone?

Alright.
Goodbye.

Non, he's a nice guy, isn't he?

Not really.

He just knows how to please everyone,
which makes him overrated.

Such men are usually good at work.

- Really?
- Well, isn't he doing well?

He's doing well...

So, who's your chosen one?

- Are you interested?
- I am.

I want to know what kind of men you like.

For the first time...

I chose you.

What do you mean, "for the time being"?

To avoid going to the matchmaking events,
I said I have a fiancé.

Why don't you want to go?

I just don't want to.

In the adult world, things aren't done like this.
There should be a decent reason for it.

- You're not a child anymore.
- As if girls don't have enough excuses.

And then guys rack their brains over
what they meant.

Let's skip the nagging.

I have a request for you.

I'm not feeling well...

"Excuse me"...

I can't just say that to them.

Could you meet with my three dads?

How come you have three dads?!

I have an unusual family.

So, they invited me to the matchmaking events,
and I declined.

And now all three of them
want to meet my fiancé.

Are you expecting me to put on a show?

Is that what you need from me?
What's in it for me?

Could you at least treat me
to some French cuisine...

And I need to play it in a way
that they'll like me or not?

It doesn't matter.

It doesn't matter?

And why did I get involved with a girl
with whom I have nothing...

Nothing?

Is there something?

Is there?

Alright.

It's better if they don't like you.

Because if they do, they'll keep bothering me:
"When's the wedding?"

And if they don't like you...

then I can talk to my dads about breaking off
the engagement, since they're against it.

Agree?

How complicated everything is.

If we manage everything successfully,
I expect a treat, and a pricey one.

Alright.

Mom!

[Mom (who?) Non,
standard address in Japanese]

You called me "mom" in a way that made
me think my son was calling me.

It was nice to hear.

- Have you been shopping for groceries since the morning?
- Yes, I decided to cook nabe.

Tonight, Non's boyfriend will come for dinner.

What are you doing here?

I came for breakfast before the event,
it's nearby, in Harumi.

You think quickly.

I wonder who Non is in love with?

Don't pretend.
It's you who will come to us tonight.

- Yes... How did you guess?
- How I knew!

Did I slip up somewhere?

I understood from her face,
when you were around.

Non doesn't express her feelings openly.
But if you go the opposite way, it's clear.

The opposite way...

I suggest pretending tonight
that there's something between us.

Won't her fathers scold us
for such antics?

How else can we have fun?

They'll sit there and lament anyway
that Non declined the matchmaking events.

If anything happens, I won't let you down.

Thank you for the ride.
See you.

Wait for me!

Good evening!

- Looks like I'm the first...
- I thought you all would come together.

I'll go wait somewhere,
until everyone gathers.

- Why? - You do not mind?
- Of course not.

Sorry it turned out this way with
the matchmaking events.

No problem.
At least we'll see Non's fiancé, right?

We're all so eager to see him.

I hope not just to pounce with accusations.

But if Non does get married after all?

Won't you feel lonely?

A little.

But if we think that we're all one family,

then Non and I can take turns
going on dates with him.

That's the spirit, Miéko.

But since Non is thinking about marriage,

maybe you should consider it too?

It's not just me who thinks so, but both of us.

And will we be able to be friends like before,
if I get married?

It depends on your husband.

I wonder who it will be this time.

I'm glad you think that my time hasn't passed yet.

Mr. Yamauchi!

What a beautiful sunset!

Indeed.

- You like tofu, right?
- Yes, very much.

Non, will you have tofu?

I'll have shrimp instead.

- Shall I serve it?
- I'll do it myself.

Tamotsu, how much do you love Non?

Would it be appropriate to say
that I “love you terribly”?

That's right, Ono.
You need to know your limits at the table.

Just looking at them is enough
to understand how close they are.

Is that so?

In my opinion,
you seem like strangers to each other.

Tamotsu is my comfort at work,
what would I do without him.

Why have you never told me this before?

Tamotsu, don't be shy.

- Be more open.
- Mom, do you really think so?

“Mom” sounds so good...

Yes, I do.

Non is great, but her mom is just as amazing.

The three of us, well, actually four – Non's dads,

if you count one more who passed away.

We've been friends since college,
the four of us.

You're bringing this up again?
I thought I was the one being eyed by others.

As if my limit is to please four people.

Mieko, are you drunk?

It's good that mom looks so young.

I hope Non grows up to be like her.

Otherwise, she might get fat by maturity,
which will be painful to watch.

What?

Tamotsu, do you think I'm beautiful?

It's nice to hear that from a young man.

But you don't seem so happy to hear it from us.

Young people are always in favor.

Today we...

gathered here for mom?

We're meeting, but you never
compliment me, why?

Exactly why?

We'll tell mom something nice ourselves,
and you better compliment Non.

Non is constantly working with other people.

It's not appropriate to speak affectionately
to each other in front of clients.

What's the difference what you said, yes or no?

I'm sorry, it's my fault.

I'm again amazed by how openly
you talk about what bothers you,

without being embarrassed in front of others.

I don't expect admiration from you,
just the words "I love you."

I love you!

Looks like Tamotsu and Miéko
like each other.

Didn't it seem to you
that Non took it hard?

Some kind of painful motherly complex.

And he's quite outspoken.

It's possible that he and Miéko...

Tamiya, that's enough.

This is life, not a melodrama.

However you look at it, it was a strange evening.

Maybe Tamotsu knew her mom
before he met Non?

Come on!

I also feel that not everything is smooth.

I didn't think as deeply as Tamiya did.

Does Non truly love him?

I haven't seen her openly
jealous in a long time.

So she definitely loves him.

But if Non does get married?

It will be difficult for them in a love triangle.

I never thought I'd witness such passions.

- "I envy those participants on the roof."
- Don't complain, it's bad for your health.

I'm going on break.
They asked me to tell the company's agent.

- "Call me!"
- Arisa.

I'm going on break.
They asked me to tell the company's agent.

- Why did you bring this to me?
- I don’t understand, who did you need?

Since you're leaving,
walk with me. We need to talk.

OK.
I also wanted to talk.

Thank you for that "performance".

But you went too far with mom.

Now I feel guilty for deceiving everyone.

Yes, you deceived.

Let all the worries be behind,

maybe we'll stay in the same roles?

What roles?

The couple that is about to get married.

Do you hope you can
easily take me as your wife?

You chose me as one of the "grooms."

Did you choose randomly?

Of course not.
In some ways, I appeal to you.

Don't get carried away.

You could have refused if you
felt that it would burden you.

Although you wouldn't know
by looking at you. You really enjoyed it.

Enjoyed it?
It's all a game.

Uncles are important to you and your mom.

I strained all my efforts to
make everything end peacefully.

I didn't ask you to "strain all your efforts."

Well, you didn't ask.

It would have been better
if you had openly said that you love me.

By then, I had already matured one thought.
[Just didn't wait for your words.]

What other thought?

I can't say in such a place.

You receive expensive gifts.

Guys probably don't spare any effort.

I can't wear gifts from those whom I don't love,
no matter how expensive they are.

Then it's better not to take them at all.

I work as a hostess.

Really?

Then yes, you have to accept them
and pretend to be happy about it.

And wear them once or twice
to show that you haven't forgotten the client.

Do you have any experience as a hostess?

No.

How do you like it?

- Much more than usual.
- And true.

I could have offered much less,
because I see they mean nothing to you.

But for some reason,
you're not indifferent to me.

You're not indifferent to me either.

You understand me so well.

Non, did you receive anything
from Tamotsu?

Nothing special.

Well, that's not interesting.

I expected to hear that it's nice to
receive anything from a loved one.

Baba, lately a lot of
young girls have been coming to work with me.

- Yes, quite a few!
- It's because they're spoiled.

And in general, the times are such...

Stupid guys overwhelm girls with gifts,
thinking that's enough.

But, Mom, I appreciate your initiative.

You're kind of prickly, Non.
Is something wrong?

Did you quarrel with Tamotsu?

As if I can't have any other reason...

I have problems at work.

Non, but I'm right, aren't I?

Tell me the truth.

- Are you serious with him?
- What do you mean seriously?

I really like Tamotsu.

He's a good guy,
and he understands you well.

But...

You don't seem to have
a common goal ahead of you.

I haven't seen much of you together,
but that's how it seems to me.

Just take it and say without any ulterior motive:

"Love me!" or “Marry me!” -

– such words impress men a lot:

they expect bold behavior from women.

Try it and you'll see how
easy it becomes on your soul.

That's why don't you give it a try?

I'm going to the bathroom.

I've decided on the venue
for the banquet.

What are you talking about now?

So that others think
the wedding is about to happen.

Many wouldn't mind hunting
for a bachelor from a prestigious firm.

- You're acting boldly...
- All for you.

Do you love Tamotsu?

I like him too, but I've decided
that relationships at work are unnecessary.

I'll give him up for you.

- And how long have you liked him?
- For a very long time.

Marry me.

Say it nicely.

Don't run away.

And anyway, that's what I wanted to say.

My secret place.

For dates?

No, this is the first time
I'm here with someone.

Non, I imagined what you'll be like in old age.

Why all of a sudden?
I'd rather you imagine something else.

Listen...

Non,

even if your body becomes frail,

and your legs swell,

I'll take you to the temple for New Year's.

In spring, I'll peel tangerines for you.

And feed you like a child.

And in summer, I'll put on sunglasses
on your wrinkled face,

take an umbrella, and take you to the sea.

While we're young,
we'll probably argue a lot,

but let that not stop you from
seeing how much I cherish you.

Marry me.

I'm not at all worried about you aging someday.

You're so healthy now that
it sometimes causes difficulties.

Maybe a weakened grandfather
will be just right for me.

I can't wait to see our future.

Please marry me.

My parents are divorced,
so I live only with my father.

My father collects some pools or something.

I don't think he'll mind.

He's not one of those controlling types.

And I only have my mother.

I'm just the daughter of a pawnshop owner.

I didn't make a mistake.

Under us are happy steps.

I felt it the first time I climbed up here.

Now I see that you and Tamotsu are serious.

Don't tease.

First of all, congratulations.
But there's still a long preparation ahead.

It's a lot of work, to say the least.

Don't say that.

In my case, it turned out that way,

we hurriedly prepared for the wedding
and couldn't enjoy the preparation.

Because Dad was always busy.

I see.

Mom, are you very upset about this?

Yes. Dad was a victim of the economic boom.
It's much easier for your generation to live.

Choose a hall, arrange a honeymoon.
You need to think about a lot of things.

That's right.
But don't everyone choose the same thing?

It's been like that for a long time, by tradition.

Mom, I'm counting on your help.

I'll be happy to help you.

What do you think grandma will say

when she hears the news?

She'll ask, "Can the young man play Mahjong?"

And can he?

I didn't ask.

I'll have to find out.

- Welcome.
- Where's Kavamata Shigeki now?

In the pool. It's to the left of the living room.

Nice to meet you.
Kawamata Shigeki.

I'm Yato Miéko, likewise.

Thank you for finding time for me.

- Are you renovating this pool?
- Yes.

This pool...

It's better suited for relaxation than for swimming.

Thank you for allowing them to marry.

Mr. Kawamata,

are you worried about work?
[No time to prepare for the wedding]

I just gave my consent.

The rest is their personal matter.

But that's not right. Kavamata-san,
are you against it?

I have no right to decide anything.

And the right to express consent as well?

That's all I have. I agree.

A wedding becomes complete only when everyone is involved in the preparation.

But sometimes...

people spoil the celebration.

Why do you say that...

The worst is already behind us.

[60,000 yen. Price of a HI-FI player or deck]

Non and I will be busier with work in the summer.

Sorry for being pushy, but could you
help us with organizing the wedding?

I don't know if I can handle it.

How can I help?

For example, choose a matchmaker.

So maybe someone important from work?

I'm not getting married for status at work.

Besides, it's kind of awkward that both the bride
and the matchmaker are from the same company.

That's true.

They're having an important conversation.

Mom, is that why you're walking so slowly?

Yep.

I'll be grateful.

What do you think of my father?

Just as I imagined him.

Yes, he's "that kind."

With character.

But I wish he would be happier.

Exactly.

I would like to hear, "Well done, son,"
drinking with him at a bar.

But you won't hear it from him,
because he's very shy.

Did you manage to talk?

I said everything without hiding anything.
Will it work out?

It's a son's duty, that's how it is.

- Tamotsu, do you know how to play Mahjong?
- No, but I'm willing to learn.

Family ceremonies.

Will Tamotsu's side manage?

With someone as indecisive as Tamotsu's father,
it might be difficult.

And he'll become my relative, sigh.

Don't worry.

People handle things in their own way.

Will the Kavamata side manage to prepare
for the wedding at this pace?

Listen...

It can't be helped.

Is it okay that we might not get
along with his father?

It would be better to get along,
but things happen.

Mom, I'm serious. Are you sure?

I'm sure.

Look how beautiful.

Would you like to try it on?

My daughter is nervous.

Everything will be fine.

If they truly love each other.

What do your relatives think?

I'm not going to ask them.

Isn't it better when everyone gets along?

And we all get along.

What does your husband do?

When Non was still in elementary school...

he passed away.

I'm sorry to hear that.

Do you feel lonely without him?

No, not lonely.

Are you one of those who found love again?

Yes, three times in fact.
Each with a different character.

And yet you're wearing your work robe!

Agree.
I’m ready to go to Ginza like this.

Watch out, someone might take
you away and ruin a family.

Not a good joke.

Why did you come?

I want to ask you to be a matchmaker.

Me? Are you talking about Non's wedding?

But they have plenty of worthy people at work!

I said the same thing, but she wouldn't listen.

Yeah, with a doctor as a matchmaker,
the couple won't have to worry about their health.

So what now?

It's an honor for me, of course,
but what will Ono and Yamauchi say about it?

Besides, I don't know how
my family will react to this.

So I slack off on watching my daughter, and
suddenly I'm a matchmaker for someone else...

Does your wife love Kabuki, right?
I'll get a ticket for her.

For example, for the engagement
ceremony next week.

You're not just working in business for nothing.

- Have you thought everything through?
- Yes.

In general, Tamiya, I'm counting on you.

Why are you the matchmaker?

That's not fair.
I'd like to be a matchmaker too.

Mieko is also good...

I'd like to as well.

I thought you wouldn't like it.
Know that friendship is more important to me.

- Today's treat is on me.
- Of course.

Looks like Tamia is one step ahead of us.

I could have counted on a role too,
if I were married now.

You might have become a matchmaker,
but you'd lose the opportunity to marry Mieko.

Yamauchi, what's wrong with you?
I was just joking.

Just kidding.

Yes, I will be a matchmaker.
You don't mind, do you?

You don't take care of your daughter,
but you're matchmaking for others?

- As a reward, a Kabuki ticket.
- For the engagement ceremony? - Yeah!

Still, it's strange that there wasn't a matchmaker
for the newlyweds in their company.

And no one asked why they're not married yet?

Exactly, I was pointed out to that too.

- Should I buy you a new kimono?
- For a trip to Kabuki? I'll be glad.

Please listen to me.
At least five minutes.

- If it's about religion, then I'll refuse.
- No, no, I came for wedding advice.

If I love two people at once...

There's something wrong with me?

I've never loved two people at once,
but I suppose such people exist.

The catch is that only
two can enter into marriage.

If only you could have two husbands at once.
That would be much more fun.

But what if one of your men had two wives,
then what?

That's not to my liking.
I don't want that.

Treat others as you want to be treated.

How about traveling with each one,
equal amounts of time?

That's true.
That way I'll find out who I prefer.

Is it proper to date someone
much older than you?

I have no idea.

I'm not personally familiar with this "propriety".

Kawamata, are you not married?

Welcome.

- We're actually at work.
- My break has already begun.

So are you single or do you have someone?

See the girl at the counter?
I'm marrying her soon.

Thank you for being honest with me.

That's Osita for you.
Where did she get so many guests?

Probably because her fiancé is a prominent figure.

Well, you had some thoughts in the bathroom...
You'd better think about your behavior.

But I did think about it, that's why I'm saying it.

I'd like to make some acquaintances too.

That's not what I meant.
Did you tell the hostesses about our wedding?

Yes, I did.

After her break,
it seems like her mood has soured.

The guests complained that she was unfriendly.

But why be surprised? There was no need to
openly talk about the wedding at work.

She should have kept quiet so the girl could
continue working without disturbances.

This is also part of the job
– to consider others' feelings.

- You're not very sensitive...
- I think it's trivial.

She started talking about it herself.

It's time to understand that young people are increasingly
blurring the line between private and public life.

Why do I need these lectures?

Our duty is to attract people.

And that's exactly what I'm doing.

- I'm serious!
- Take a cue from Osita, smile more.

What's the point of a forced smile?
It should be natural.

Natural, huh...

Am I supposed to be a special guest?

I need to prepare a speech.

And I'll be like a songbird when
they bring out the food.

No one will touch the food without me.

Good role.

You shared well.

Will the groom's side be offended
that we're taking all the roles?

I don't know if Miéko has reconciled
with the groom's family.

Santōka Taneda, a Japanese poet,
is famous for his "free-style" haiku.

Santoka...

After meeting your father,
my mom is constantly upset.

- Is he in a bad mood?
- she could have just not gone to see him at all.

How so? Mom went there for us.

But it turned out to be a thankless task.
Mom would have been better off without meeting him.

-You're not hiding anything from Dad, are you?
- I tell him everything.

But he's not rushing into
the wedding like a hen with an egg.

Are you hinting at my mom
that she's doing something wrong?

I'm not blaming anyone, I just notice that
different families have different attitudes.

I don’t even know if
our wedding will be a success...

What? We have yuino coming up.
[gift exchange ceremony]

Do not make mountains out of molehills.

Will you be at the yuino ceremony?

Don't know.

I doubt it. I have work.

But it's for your son.

Besides, matchmakers are also busy.

But they found the time.

You know, I have my own store.

But I deliberately left it behind.

And came to work for you, because otherwise
we wouldn't be able to see each other.

It's not appropriate to talk about such
important things standing at the workplace.

With such a beautiful woman like you,

I don't have the courage
to have a serious conversation.

I'm sorry.

I don't forgive you.
Do you think you're suitable for the role of a father?

I don't know what your relationship
with your son is like,

but a wedding is an event where
your son marries our daughter.

Put yourself in her shoes and think
about what the bride feels.

She's a real beauty.

Your relative will become a girl
with excellent character and health.

You won't find such people everywhere.

Please try.

But I haven't seen her in person yet.

Well, then take a look during the yuino.

This is an ancient Japanese custom
that should not be neglected.

Once you see her,
your heart will sing! I promise you.

What...

I'll try to find the time.

This is much more important than work.

"Evening. Everyone is going home,
[but no one is waiting for me at home]".

Really?

Isn't this Santoka?

You know, I'm...

impressed.

That's how it is...

Mr. Kawamata has arrived.

I'm Yato Non.

Nice to meet you.

I am Tamotsu's father, Shigeki.

Very nice to meet you.

- And is this your "troublesome" father?
- Yes, as if I have two of them...

He's so gloomy.

- Really??
- Well, as for me, a father should be like that.

I think we'll get along.

Please, let me introduce you.

This is our matchmaker and his wife,
the Tamia family.

I am Tamotsu's father.
Nice to meet you.

And this is...

- What, what?
- Oh, nothing. Isn't he his only son?

- And have you known him for a long time?
- What can you do, he's my son-in-law's father.

We needed to discuss something.

He's so gloomy.
Does he always stay silent?

Miéko, what should I talk to him
about to get him to talk?

For example, talk to him about swimming pools.

Dear, you still need to get ready, hurry up.

- What are you doing here?
- Indeed, let's hurry!

Now we will have the gift exchange ceremony.

After the ceremony,
we should have a surge of luck.

What about red and white number 1-3?

There's no hope with 1-3.

I used to do athletics, I know what's what.
You need to look at the legs.

2-4.

Got it.

What about those two over there?

They have powerful legs too.

Okay, I'll bet on 2-4 too.

1-3 wins.

Let's bet on 1-3 right now.

They can't win for long.

Trust me this time.

Don't spend money of dinner on it.

I won't spend it. On the contrary,
I'll treat you to the fullest when we win.

If grandma finds out about this, she'll definitely
be against the wedding with an unreliable groom.

- Don't tell her, please.
- But I will.

I'll tell her the truth.

Maybe it's lucky that 1-3 came
FIRST THREE times in a row.

We could have had the money now.

We can forget about luxurious food.
Where should we go?

How about okonomiyaki at a cottage in Tokyo?

Great idea!

The egg needs to be cracked and fried separately.

And the filling should be placed on top of it.

No, the egg needs to be mixed with flour.

Yes, no.
It's tastier this way.

- No need!
- Come on.

Who taught you that?

Oh, I forgot already.

No-no!
Then it won't be okonomiyaki anymore.

Who taught you this?

(お好み - as you like it 焼き - fry)
That's the charm of okonomiyaki, isn't it?

They call freestyle "free" style.
Does that mean you can swim however you want?

A powerful argument.

But you won't convince me.
Try it yourself (command).

"Try it yourself"?

So you're going to dominate me?

- That sounded threatening, actually.
- It's just a play on words.

Your subconscious chose them.

I understand: now you're pretending that I'm
important to you, but it's only until the wedding.

And afterwards, you'll start telling people:
"This is my 女房" (patriarchal, wife)

Well, I didn't expect that.

Why make a mountain out of a molehill?
You're saying too much unnecessary stuff.

- Nothing unnecessary, it all comes from the heart.
- Oh God, here we go again.

- Then go home so you don't have to listen.
- Fine, I will.

Wow, you're something...
Who's going to clean all this up?

Who's going to eat all this?
You're humiliating me by making me choke?

You're the one who humiliated me.
You drove away the guests.

- It's all "me" and "I," where's "we"?
- We're not married yet, where should "we" come from?

Maybe we should postpone the wedding?

I was thinking the same thing.

Think it over thoroughly.

And I'll think about whether to marry you (お前).

お前?
(Omae - here, a rude "you")

And I even invited you over...

Don't play with feelings,
it's disgusting to listen to.

Disgusting?

I'm home.

No one will meet me, right?

Please forgive me for the bad timing.

I'm going to the bathroom.

All the bad stuff is forgotten in the bathroom.

Even if we break up
and live separately,

I won't marry anyone.

I'm waiting for you, waiting for you.

To be alone all my life.

Goodbye, goodbye,

my beloved.

Have you chosen who to marry?

Did you notice?

I chose the one who is much older than me.

And when he dies,
I’ll marry the young man with money.

So everything worked out.
Congratulations.

He's 54, from the middle class,
and this will be his second marriage.

He loves me and I love him.

What do you think?

Everything is fine.
54 years old, still quite young.

Not many people think so.

Will you be my matchmaker?

No one understands me as well as you do.

- I can't.
- Why not?

I am a widow.

How's that?

I never even thought about it.

- A widow, but you shine with happiness.
- Being a widow isn't so bad.

What's the point of complaining about fate?

You urgently need to get married.

How about some young guy?

Spice up this boring world
of Japanese spouses.

Okay, I'll think about it.

Mom, where is my
violet dress from last year?

Hold on.

Grandma, where did you put my kimono?

Why are you whispering...

I was going to my friend's house
before the banquet, to play mahjong.

- Thank you very much.
- Congratulations.

My husband also thanks you.

Congratulations.

Just don't leave me, please.

Don't worry.

- Good luck.
- Thank you.

You promised me back then.

- Promised what?
- What do you mean? Not to cheat.

Kazumi!

- Are we going to your place?
- If you look after my 3 children.

Non, it's time to get ready.

Well, we're going.

Non, you're worried about me, aren't you?

Or are you gloating?

I'm not gloating.

I care about you.

I just wanted people to envy me.

If you realize you can't handle it,
maybe we should break up?

They say that after the wedding,
many things become clear in relationships.

Let's not talk about that today.

Non, thank you.

- They gave us such heavy gifts.
- Yeah.

By the way, I've been thinking.

About what?

Maybe we should cancel the wedding banquet?

You scoundrel.

Why?

Because if you cancel it,

then all the costs will fall on me
and my relatives.

That's true, but in my opinion, we need to be
braver and do what we think is right.

- Well, what should we do?
- I don't know yet.

But I know for sure that I don't want
all
the formalities with the banquet and lots of guests.

Don't you want to do something together
that will really make us happy?

I do, but there's a tradition that
everyone follows and doesn't encounter difficulties.

We need to adhere to it, after all.

You saw that it's all a show, right?

Isn't it? You also noticed
how unnatural it all is there?

Say yes.

Is it because you got scared
from all the impressions?

It's irresponsible to mislead people
who give so much effort for you.

You are just like your father.

My father is not irresponsible,
but honest in his actions.

Rather, it's you who's irresponsible.

You used me
to refuse the TV watching.

But it turned out to our advantage, didn't it?

Yes, you can't argue with that.

I can already see...

how you'll blame me,
bringing up the past.

I deceived you then, didn’t I?

It's not just about one banquet...

But what if we didn't have to cancel
the wedding itself. Think about it.

- Why don't you stop me?
- I thought you wanted to be alone...

- Wait.
- Why?

What do you mean "why"? Don't play dumb.

Am I playing dumb?

Why are you so hung up on words?

Words say a lot.

Yes, but there's something
more important than words.

And what is it?

- You know.
- I Don't know.

Mom, was your wedding
also not smooth?

Yes, it's not an easy thing.

Maybe let's forget it,

my wedding?

Why all of a sudden?

Or maybe we can at least cancel the banquet?

What's gotten into you?

It's better without a celebration,
than to regret later that it failed.

But we prepared so thoroughly...

To be honest, I agreed
to make you happy.

You told me how your wedding
didn't go well because of poor preparation.

So I decided to do all this.

Tamotsu and I consulted and decided
to entrust the preparations to you.

Did you think I would be glad that at least
everything would go smoothly at your wedding?

And I helped because I saw
how much work drains you.

Non,

First of all, it's your wedding.

When I talked about my wedding,

I didn't mean to imply that I want
to compensate for your misfortune.

You have strange thoughts, of course.

Stop thinking about it.

- But I’m all about you, aren’t I?
- Don't blame others.

But what about the uncles?

They spend their precious time.

Trifles. They all love you,
so all you have to do is ask.

And I love them too.
That's why I don't want to disappoint them.

But your daughter will be much more upset.
You don't want that, do you?

I'm not even sure if the wedding will take place
if we can't settle the matter with the banquet.

Well, if you're not sure...

Maybe then don't get married?

Can i?

Ask yourself that, silly.

I'm home.

I was beaten to a pulp.

No luck.

Is she mocking us?

Or does she think we're idle?

My wife can't wait to wear her new kimono.
When she finds out there won't be a ticket, she'll be furious.

Yes, you put Non above your own family
and try for her, and then...

Non is so frivolous,
because she was spoiled after her father's death.

Yes, if she had a father, she wouldn't have
filled her head with such nonsense.

And we are good for nothing,
neither here nor there.

It's difficult to express your opinion.

We should distance ourselves from Miéko.

Otherwise, it seems like
we've already spoiled her.

A sensible thought.
She's twisting us around as she pleases.

She's using us all,
and only Yamauchi gets the reward.

Yes.

Were you constantly dissatisfied
while being with Miéko all this time?

Isn't it normal for a man and
a woman to be friends like that?

Don't get worked up.

We were joking.

That's how it is.

Now let's start over from scratch.

That's how it is...

Is it really decided?

Yes.

You probably thought I was a strange father.

It's because...

I have a fear of weddings.

We invested a lot of money in ours.

My wife was the daughter of a Tokyo businessman.

She was passionate about
everything fashionable and expensive.

And I, in turn,
came from a village.

I was elated by the success I had achieved,
so much so that I didn't suspect anything.

Your homeland is Hofu in Santoka, right?

Yes, Hofu in Yamaguchi Prefecture.

Nowadays the city is mainly known
for its bicycle racing.

Imagine, me, a village boy,
finding a good job

and marrying a wealthy girl from Tokyo.

So I became very famous back home.

My parents and relatives
were very happy, but...

although the banquet and everything
else were top-notch,

nothing worked out for us because
our customs were very different.

-Did you marry for love?
- Yes.

Did you separate because of a family quarrel?

And that happened. that was it.

My wife cheated on me.

She cheated very noticeably.

I felt sorry for accusing her of infidelity,
so I offered to divorce first.

Did you try talking to her before?

No words would have extinguished her love.

That's what I think.

Can I ask a question too?

About your late husband...

Do you have only pleasant memories of him?

I can only judge by how he was in his youth.

To me, he was a good man.

I envy you.

You can't live on just memories.

But isn't it wonderful that you have
three caring ex-husbands nearby?

It's all true, but...

"Evening. Everyone goes home."
It's not all so easy.

[They have their own families
where they "wait for them."]

Damn!

So she canceled the banquet.
She strained us,

but she's already become friends
with the groom's father.

- It's not all for you to be friends with.
- That's right, don't get conceited.

Maybe they ruined their children's
weddings to then have their own?

- Let me choose a restaurant.
- Aren’t we going to our usual place?

You haven't been there yet.

Welcome.

Help yourself.

Imagine, I was rejected today.

He's a wonderful man,
but also a complete fool.

These are my friends.

Don't be shy.
And calm down, we'll go home alone.

Nice to meet you.

You have a wonderful friend
who always helps me.

What are you helping her with?

So in places like these
you relieve tension.

I understand, I understand.

- Maybe I should find a partner too.
- Maybe...

[Yashiro Aki – Ame no Bojou]

Rain, please don't stop.

Bring my beloved.

Oh, isn't it you?

Why didn't the phone ring?
Is it urgent?

No, it's not urgent.
Say hello to everyone.

On the day we met, it was raining
so heavily that it was hard to believe.

Damn it.
[part of a shout in the Setsubun festival]

So I made my way, as if
through a watery tunnel,

to my happiness.

Happiness at home.
[part of a shout in the Setsubun festival]

Every time I felt
love for you,

it seemed to me that there
wasn't enough love.

Every time we went out together,

the rain enveloped us.

Forgive me for everything.

What are you apologizing for?

I thought about my behavior.

And I realized that I acted unfairly.

This is what I love about you.

But be careful with others.

You've given me hope.

Don't forget about us, okay?

Dad, see you later.

So?

Are you getting married or not?

You're so boring.

Non, if things don't work out for you, I think my daughter won't refuse Tamotsu.

- Are you serious?
- He's just kidding.

Don't tease them so much.

Thank you for finding the time to come by.

Sorry for making you nervous.

We were at fault.

No, we don't forgive!

Don't worry.
I'm ready to do anything for you.

Even ready to lose at mahjong.

"Lose," huh.

Did you want something before
the banquet? What's that for?

It's for our relatives.

Usually they meet for the first time at
the banquet, which we don't want.

It's better to get to know
each other beforehand.

Besides, when everyone knows each other,
the celebration will be more fun.

It's all good, of course.
But what do you want, some kind of party?

Then what's the difference from the banquet?
It's easier to do everything in one day.

And you won't have to pay twice.

We came up with such a meeting
where money won't be needed.

And what's that?

At the sports stadium.

Non and Tamotsu do sports there,
and the stands are usually empty.

It should work for us.

And will we be watching their competitions?

- They are not professionals at all.
- Not at all.

We'll watch them through binoculars
and enjoy a lively conversation.

Imagine, with empty stands, it'll be just us.

No one will interfere with our acquaintance.
Wonderful, isn't it?

They both love athletics,
and we'll be able to admire them.

Boring...

Just kidding.

So will there be a banquet?

Since we'll already know each other in person, I suggest a spacious place, in nature.

How about having a picnic?

For both of them, we'll all be like gods.

There they will pledge themselves,

and then we will share in their happiness together.

As for me, it's perfect.

Hey, both of you,
what are you talking about? Are you sure this time?

Yes.

Tamotsu, meeting at the stadium

and a picnic in nature,

are actually your father's ideas.

He thought you would like it.

Hello, it's me.

Thank you for everything.

Is everything okay?

Yes, I just haven't finished everything yet.

And how about you?
Are your relatives definitely okay with it?

Everything is fine.

Will you meet Non alone?

No need, I'm shy.

Will you be even a little happy
when I get married?

Of course.

And I'll also gain a mother-in-law
and a bride whom you love.

I won't keep you.

Come to the stadium with us.

You can just sit quietly.

Okay.

I'm no longer afraid,
so don't worry.

What were you afraid of?

Don't mind.

Bye.

Won't they die of boredom there?

Do not worry.
They'll come up with something.

Miéko, it's all so dull.

It's not the same outside.

We need to come up with something urgently.

What to come up with? We're already eating noodles.
Maybe I should sing something?

Since we have bicycle races
in our hometown,

everyone loves excitement.

Excitement?

For example, let's bet on who will come
first in the 1500 meters race with Tamotsu?

Attention!
The race is about to begin.

If you guess who out of 20 will come first,
you'll get double the winnings.

Why did I lose,
but they're still happy?

It doesn't matter,
as long as they're having fun.

Well done, Tamotsu.

I've been dreaming to hear that from you.

That's how it is...

After my wedding...

It'll be nice to drink like
this together sometimes.

Okay.

Just don't use work as an excuse.

I don't know if everything
will work out with the banquet?

There are frequent rains in June.

We might get caught in one.

No, even in June there aren't many.

Until there's no downpour,
we don't need to be afraid.

And even if it pours,
we'll manage somehow.

Everything will work out.

Will everything work out?

- This is the first time I've heard this from you.
- Really?

My character has changed a little.

Under whose influence?

Then he proposed to me.

So that's why we came up here...

Everything worked out well.
Yes mom?

It's up to you.

Tamotsu will take care of both you and grandma.

Let it be, but we don’t need care.

Mom,

if you suddenly want,

I'm not against remarriage.

I'm fine alone.

Sure.

In this case, I feel sorry for the three uncles.

They behave with me just like dads.

Considering what his father was like,

he needs at least three men to replace him.

Try to
have four of them in the future.

Kawamata Tamotsu, do you swear

love Yato Non until the end of his days?

I swear.

Yato Non,

Do you vow to love Kawamata Tamotsu
for the rest of your life?

I swear.

Someone among us brought the rain upon himself.

This is what I was worried about.

The wedding is in June, that's what it is.

Tamotsu

take care...

oh Non, okay?

Mother,

thank you

Mom,

Thank you.

Let's go to the others.
The rain is about to stop.