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A Shochiku Film

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Cherry Blossom time.

In Katsushika town.

In Katsushika town. Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora

Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora

It was twenty years ago. Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora

It was twenty years ago.

Chieko Baisho as Sakura It was twenty years ago.

Chieko Baisho as Sakura

Chieko Baisho as Sakura I had a fight with my old man.

My head all bloody, so I left home.

I swore I'd never return.

But cherry blossoms remind me of home,

when we kids played at parks,

on river banks, and at the temple.

My parents and brother died.

Only my sister is left. I knew that.

I didn't feel like returning. So I kept my silence.

But now, I'm looking at my birthplace.

I feel something warm inside me.

Yes, I was born in Shibamata, Katsushika, in Tokyo.

Original Story and Directed by Yoji Yamada

Tora-san, Our Lovable Tramp

I was born and raised in Shibamata, Katsushika.

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

But people call me Tora, the street peddler.

"I know you can't marry because of me.

"So a worthy brother I wanted to be.

"I tried my best but I could cry.

"The sun sets — luck has passed me by."

Excuse me... Excuse me...

Let's change places.

Let me.

Old folks, keep time to the music!

This is Shibamata, Daikyoji Temple!

Who's he?

Never saw him before.

Who is he? A local man?

Splendid.

High Priest.

High Priest?

How do you do.

It's me, Tora!

Remember me? Heizo's son, Torajiro!

You yelled when I ran into your yard

to catch dragonflies.

Yes, I remember you.

Really? You really do?

Thank you!

Tora!

You're Tora?

Aunty!

You're still alive?

Uncle...? How is Uncle?

He's alive and well!

He is?

Aunty!

Uncle. Aunty. I'm back again.

Please don't bow.

I can't greet you if you do.

I've been away twenty years.

My parents and the late brother were indebted to you.

That's not so!

As a younger brother, I can't greet you loudly.

I'll just thank you and beg your pardon.

For staying away until now.

Well, thanks.

Since my stupid sister has grown up...

It's all due to your guidance.

I don't know how to thank you.

Uncle... Aunty... Thanks for everything.

Neighbors, I've been away a long time.

Please remember me and be good to me.

Enough of formal greetings.

Uncle, please relax. You too, Aunty.

You've come home a fine man.

Your parents would be proud.

Anyway...

Nothing much, but a drink?

Excuse me, neighbors. Please come in.

We can't do much.

Please come in.

By the way, not yet?

What? Sakura? Overtime work.

Working overtime?

At a textile mill?

Of course not. She's a key puncher.

Key Pun...? I see.

On an electronic computer.

At Oriental Electric Co.

Electronics? She's pretty good.

It's the age of electronics.

Oh, yeah, I forgot!

This isn't much but...

Put it on, Aunty.

An electronic health band.

Electrons chase out the poison and help the body.

Isn't it expensive?

It's okay.

Not gold?

Gold would cost 200 thousand yen.

But it's not an imitation.

Try it and you'll see.

See? Tiny bumps. Electrons.

They enter your body from your wrist.

Quickens blood circulation.

Doesn't your body feel lighter?

Good for high blood pressure, neuralgia.

And women's ills.

Neighbors, come in and take a look.

You back, Sakura?

Sakura?

I'm home.

Sakura!

Are you really Sakura?

It's me. Don't you remember my face?

Well...

Sakura!

Who is he?

Don't you know?

Look close.

Never mind. Can't blame her.

I left when you were only five or six.

Without a family, kids still grow up.

My... brother?

Yeah! Your brother!

You're alive?

My brother!

Sakura!

Have a hard time?

Poor girl!

Have to take a leak.

Toilet's over here.

Never mind.

Isn't it nice?

"Do not cry, my sister, do not cry.

"For we left our old home, you and I.

"Haven't we decided never to repent?..."

Sakura!

Come here.

What is it?

Now listen.

I'll go alone.

Oh, no! You can't do that.

Their whole family's coming.

I can't help it.

We can't postpone for Uncle's hangover.

It will ruin it if you go alone!

I don't mind. It's my chief's idea.

Don't say that! Have you had a better offer?

What'll I do then?

Do? What a mess!

He's a real fool.

I reminded him last night.

Aunty, what's up?

Today's Sakura's marriage meeting.

Well... It is?

And who wants to marry her?

Her company's...

You be still! You worthless drunk!

Don't shout. My head aches.

What's that?

Now, now, don't fight. What's up?

It's a wonderful offer!

Oriental's customer likes her very much.

He wants her for his son's wife.

Uncle was going today but he drank too much.

She says she'll go alone.

I'm not interested anyway.

You think marriage meetings are old hat?

You're wrong.

We told her that too.

Tora, will you go in my place?

Me?

It would be a great help.

It's at a hotel.

I'm not used to nice hotels.

I don't want to shame Sakura.

Tora would be fine. He's her brother.

Aren't you busy?

Yes...

No, I was brushing my teeth.

Hotel is English, but don't be surprised.

Inns for lovers are called hotels now.

Don't be scared!

That one.

The hotel.

Gee!

What is it?

Your brother finally came back.

After 20 years?

What do you do?

What? Me?

I'm a salesman.

What do you sell?

Well... books mostly.

Publications?

Law and statistics too.

That's great.

English, hypnotism, moxa...

Dream reading, mental tests...

Nursing, stain removers,

suicide tales, whodunits...

Nothing to it. It's stupid work.

A drink to get acquainted.

Please, drink.

Each year, we reshuffle personnel.

Each section chief wants Sakura.

They call it the Stove League.

It happens in Cherry Blossom time.

I'm sorry.

Sakura is an unusual name.

Your father named you?

Yes, but it's written in Chinese.

Yes, I see that.

Like a Cherry Blossoms?

People think it's her surname.

Kuruma Sakura's funny, they say.

I see.

The Chinese letter for Sakura is funny.

Pulled apart, it can mean,

"I'm worried about the girl upstairs."

That's good.

Good, isn't it?

Chinese letters are fun.

"Corpse" and "Water" means urine.

"Corpse" and "Rice" means dung.

The funniest is "Corpse" and two "Hee, Hee".

That's the sound of a fart.

Hey, you!

Want beer?

No, thanks.

Fine as a cat with its fur full of catnip.

Isn't that funny?

There's more. The cat fell in the horse manure.

Not very elegant?

Sake!

Strange, that such a pretty girl...

Has a brother with a beat-up face?

Isn't that weird?

No, it's...

No, it isn't.

No wonder. She's my half-sister.

You're drunk.

Shut up.

Tell us some other time.

No, I can't. Poor girl, I have to clear it up.

My old man was a woman chaser.

My old lady was a geisha.

He sired me when he was dead drunk.

Not yet.

When he beat me up, he'd say...

"I made you when I was drunk, so you're stupid."

That made me so mad!

He made me when he was drunk.

Brother.

He should've been serious!

Excuse me.

Where you going, Mam?

Toilet? Go!

Can't hold it, right?

Me too. I'll go with you.

Don't worry! Be right back!

I'm real fast.

Fast at eating and crapping.

Wish I could show you how fast I am.

I'm going.

Which way?

Where's the toilet?

We're back.

Don't worry! I went with her!

So it was a great success!

Is it true? A success?

I doubt it. A failure.

"Don't cry, sister of mine..."

Who's wetting my fence?

You Octopus!

You're noisy from morning till night!

Don't you know there's a girl here?

Come over here a minute!

Crazy... working day and night!

Go to bed when the sun sinks!

Stupid workers!

I was born in Shibamata, Katsushika.

I'm Torajiro Kuruma, but just call me Tora!

Like you, Tokyo of the neon lights is my abode.

Fate threw us together.

I'm working for my only sister.

Whether I travel west or east,

I'm always indebted to the local folks.

Remember me as the Ugly Japanese and help me!

Come in.

Excuse me.

I'm sorry about yesterday.

No, no. Sit down.

Was it hard getting him home?

Yes.

The go-between was here. He asked about you.

I'll give you the answer first.

I know. He came to refuse?

Yes.

I'm sorry.

It's all right. I knew it.

You did?

I'm sorry.

It's all right.

Magazines, folks.

Dirt cheap. Big bargains.

All sorts of magazines.

All cheap.

Lousy sales pitch!

Can't you do better? Dummy!

Buddy? My Buddy, Tora?

I've been searching for you!

I said, go home and help your folks!

I'm desperate! Take your pick!

So desperate I'd bite a tough eggplant!

But I can't with store-bought teeth!

Pretty made-up girls...

Would pay up to 600 yen at department stores.

Know why it's cheap?

A bookstore couldn't pay the tax. A sacrifice sale!

400! 300! 200! 100 yen! Take it away!

No? I'll give you a big discount!

A real big discount!

Buy this! You won't? Get lost!

Okay! I'll burn them all!

Take it away!

I'm back! My sister here?

There you are!

Don't hold back! Come in!

I'll introduce you to Sis. Hurry up!

Pretty?

She's working in an office. She's way above you.

Noboru's like a brother.

He's a fool but the poor devil has no family.

We're going to work together, so look after him.

Why are you looking so sad? What's up?

How can you act so unconcerned? Apologize!

What's bugging you?

Sakura's marriage! She was turned down!

Really? She was turned down?

She's just plain lucky!

That immature slob!

She'll have a string of suitors!

Have a hard time refusing them!

That's why you were drinking?

Like a desperate eggplant.

Dark and good to eat.

But can't with store teeth!

Stop it, fools!

Let me talk!

She was turned down because of you!

She can't expect a better offer!

Sakura's an orphan with no dowry.

When it comes to marriage...

It's been harder than we admit.

Then, speak right up!

Saying she can't marry because of me?

Stop it. I've already given up.

Yeah, that's important.

You asked me to go with her.

Griping hag!

What's that? Hag?

Mad, old fossil?

How can you say that?

You're indebted to him! Apologize!

You're just a kid sister — don't act smart!

And you're acting the big brother!

Don't you know how you make me sad?

Shut up!

How dare you slap her?

Ouch! Want to fight?

Outside!

You mustn't do that!

Someone! Come!

Noboru!

Don't be rough!

What're you? A factory hand?

Hiroshi!

Go ahead, Hiroshi!

You've my permission! Give it to him good!

Sure, go ahead! What did I do anyway?

Try and hit me!

I'll hit you!

That's enough!

How's that? Did it hurt? I didn't hit you!

It was your dead father's fist!

His fist hurt a lot more!

The way you talk!

Damn you!

Hit me more! Kill me!!

When you left, your dad was worried sick!

When I saw you again,

I thought he'd be happy if he could see you!

But I'm glad he's dead!

What would he think if he saw you now?

He's thinking about it in his grave...

Sakura, my medicine.

What is it?

Pull yourself together.

Don't stare!

Is Uncle okay?

Yes, he is.

Give me that.

Silly... look at yourself. Dirty...

Sakura!

It's late.

Hurry! You'll be late for work!

My brother left?

"Sis, I'm sorry about last night.

"I'll hit the road.

"But I'll always pray for your happiness.

"Take care of Noboru for me. Goodbye.

"Your foolish brother, Torajiro."

There he is!

Brother!

Buddy! Wait for me!

Never mind. Let's go!

Buddy! Don't leave me behind!

Brother! Don't go!

Ferryman! Come back!

Don't go back even if they call you.

You don't know, but mine's a hard world.

Brother!

Why are you leaving?

Take me with you!

ONE MONTH LATER

Special delivery.

Special delivery? Who from?

From Fuyuko Tsubouchi in Nara.

Fuyuko?

The priest's daughter.

Miss Tsubouchi?

You read it.

"Are you all well?

"I have been in Nara almost for three months.

"I am well now and my father has come for me.

"So I am coming home.

"Today, while I was showing him around...

"we ran into a rare man.

"It seems so funny remembering it."

Stand there.

Not tired?

No.

Very noisy around here.

Hey, Tora-san!

Yeah?

Beautiful, fine, fine.

Even fine things have their drawbacks.

Beautiful but I'm all fagged out.

No decent meals lately.

But you folks eat steaks.

Right, Mister?

High Priest!

It's been such a long time.

Thank you for that time.

Come here to see how people live?

Why are you here? Your relatives are worried.

I was selling things in Kyoto.

I got chummy with them — taking them here and there.

You also get around. She's beautiful. I'll...

Fool! She's my daughter.

You forgot her? You called her Pop-eye and teased her.

Pop-eyed!

You remember him?

Yes. You're Tora. You haven't changed at all.

"He left the foreigners and stayed with us all day."

Here I go. Please smile.

Please smile, sir.

I've none of you smiling.

Poker face. Smile.

Be still! I'll smile. Hurry up!

You sure?

Smile. Smile now.

Butter.

Excuse me?

Don't bother. Hurry!

Butter!

What's the matter?

It's cheese. Say "cheese."

What about cheese?

Never mind. Hurry!

Yes, yes, here I go. Smile, please.

Butter...

If you'll excuse me...

You're not returning to Shibamata?

No. Please excuse me.

Why? Doesn't Sakura want you back?

She can't get married with a brother like me.

You know that, don't you?

I won't insist. But you must live decently.

You'll be laughed at wearing those.

Thank you for everything.

Please be good to Sakura.

Not going home? It's a shame.

If you'll excuse me...

Tora...

We leave at 9 tomorrow. Call me if you change your mind.

Yes.

Thank you for everything.

"So we parted from Tora. We go to Kishu tomorrow.

"We may be home before you get this card.

"I'm looking forward to seeing you."

What's Tora doing in Nara?

Selling kimono and things?

Imitation silk, for example.

He's a fool, a real fool.

He should help out here.

Shouldn't he?

Maybe he can't live a decent life.

I'm sure he knows it.

Excuse me.

Yes?

200-yen worth sweets.

I'll bring them over.

You will? Thanks.

Go out the back way. It's closer.

Thank you.

She's humming. She likes him, too.

Yes. Leave them alone. It may work out.

Leave them alone?

Tora would ruin it.

Fuyuko!

Hello there! I'm back.

Welcome back.

You're looking good.

We were talking about you.

We just received your card.

You're both well?

Yes, thank you. How's the Priest?

He's tired. He sent his regards.

He did? Thank you.

Bring some tea.

You must be tired.

And you met Tora?

Yes. By chance.

You did?

He left a month ago. No word since then.

We've been worried about him. Is the fool well?

The Priest and luggage are safely home.

He's pretty old now.

His back hurts, and his knees knock.

Hi, Uncle and Aunty. You're well?

Did you hear? I'll stay a few days again.

It's on fire, fire!

A gift, Uncle.

I missed this place.

It hasn't changed at all.

The same old dump.

See? The people here are all creaking, too.

Is Sakura home?

I'd like to see her. Still at work?

No. She's home, but...

She is?

Sakura!

Brother!

Sakura!

What happened? You got back so suddenly!

Met Fuyuko? And then?

I worried about you. So I tagged along.

After her? I see.

And Fuyuko...?

She's here.

At the shop?

You're back? How nice!

Sakura was worried.

Sakura?

You're acting too familiar.

Don't go into other people's yards!

Don't think you can hook Sakura!

A college graduate for her.

She's too good for you factory hands!

If you know, get lost! She's not married yet.

What's with you?

Tora!

I'm leaving.

You are?

Buddy!

Are you leaving?

You still alive?

A gift!

That's for us!

He's a fool. A real fool.

Make lots of money!

What's up? Still stupid?

That scum! Just a gangster!

Tora is a fool. No violence!

Big trouble!

My men went out to fight Tora.

What'll we do?

Tell the police. A gory fight!

Think so? It's terrible!

Hey, stop fighting! Don't fight!

Acting like a puppy caught by the dogcatcher!

Tora and your man are talking it out!

Is Hiroshi safe?

Calm down!

Is he safe?

Hiroshi's okay.

He can handle a couple of men like him!

Any complaints?

Saying Sakura has to marry a college grad?

Sure! Want to fight it out then?

Tell me.

You a college grad.

Suppose you love someone.

What if her brother said that to you?

What? I love someone and her brother...?

I don't have a brother. Don't joke.

What if you did? You'd feel like me.

Stop joking!

Not me. Don't insult me.

Why?

Why? Don't be stupid.

We're not the same.

If I eat a lot of potatoes will it make you fart?

See? Horse sense is no help!

Got something to say? Speak up!

Brother. I have a question.

Have you ever been in love?

How about it? Not even once?

If you're a man, you must've loved someone once.

Did you?

What? You've fallen for Sakura, right?

Talking about love and all that nonsense!

You want to marry her?

I wouldn't go that far...

Not in love?

Yes, I love her.

What then? Make yourself clear?

So, as I said,

I'm not a college grad and have no family...

Can't you marry her anyway?

I see. That's your rule?

So Brother, I...

Don't call me Brother.

Okay, then. Go ahead.

It's a democracy.

Dating, kissing, petting — do as you like.

Yes.

Yes? Can you get a girl with your face?

Sakura is strong willed. Are you confident?

No.

No? Trying to show off won't help.

You're really sad! I'll give you some pointers.

Please do, Brother.

It's too soon to call me Brother!

In short, the eyes catch girls.

I don't mean staring. They'd think you're crazy.

Just a quick glance.

Like this.

It'll pierce her like Cupid's arrow.

She looks at you.

Quick, you look down.

She'll look surprised.

Meet her eyes then, don't let them go.

Gaze at her wistfully, longingly, asking her to pamper you.

It'll mesmerize her.

Give a last push. Talk with your eyes.

With my eyes?

Sure. They talk. Watch me.

They talked, huh?

About what?

Stupid! They said, "I love you!"

What is it? Dust in your eyes?

It's dusty here, isn't it?

Look.

We've arrived.

It's caught. I'll turn it around.

Tora!

Don't move!

Brother.

What is it?

I came for a look-see.

Big company. How many employees?

About 1,200 here.

All college grads?

Most of them are.

I'm impressed.

Why did you come here?

Just dropped in.

I'd better run along.

Leaving?

That reminds me. What do you think about that...?

That?

You know. Hiroshi next door.

What about him?

Nothing. Just asking. But it's impossible.

What do you mean?

Nothing. Nothing at all.

You have western toilets here?

Yes. Why?

Nothing.

My regard to your boss.

Sorry to bother you.

Working overtime, guys?

Fine. Work beats poverty any day.

How was it?

Hopeless.

Hopeless?

Nothing worked.

Give up on her. No hope.

Did you ask her?

Of course.

You're no talker, so I put it to her good.

That I want to marry her?

Sure. But there's no chance.

I see.

Cheer up. Let's go for a drink.

Torajiro.

You're getting too formal now. What is it?

Have you ever been in love?

I know how you feel.

Go ahead. Have a good cry.

Hey, don't stand around. This isn't a free show!

Get to work, lazy pigs!

No workmen's spirit?

What's the matter?

I can see your window from my room.

When I wake up, I watch you.

You open the curtains, yawn and make up the bed.

On Sundays, you sing.

On winter nights, you read and cry.

During my three years at the factory,

I enjoyed seeing you every morning.

It was the only thing I looked forward to.

I'm leaving but please be happy.

Goodbye.

Hey, Hiroshi!

What's up? What did he come here to say?

Something at the factory?

Nothing. Nothing much. What did he say?

He's leaving.

Brother!

What did you do to Hiroshi?

You look red like a boiled octopus!

Don't joke! He's quitting work!

We can't keep working if he leaves!

So what? It's okay.

He shouldn't work in that dirty place.

Tell him I praise him.

What?

Brother!

Tell me what you said and did to him.

I told him to give up on you.

Can't be helped.

You came to my office because...?

Yeah. You behaved coldly.

I didn't!

Boss!

Hiroshi's gone!

Is it true?

Just let him go.

Fool! You big fool!

Hiroshi!

Come.

I was thinking of Sakura's happiness!

Then, don't meddle!

What? Me meddle?

Yes! If you hadn't, it would've turned out fine!

Fool! That's a laugh!

That lout can't even hold hands!

Hiroshi's a lout?

He's my chief engineer!

We might go bankrupt without him!

Good. Means more sunshine!

Say that again!

Don't you get it? More sunshine.

You don't know how hard it is for small enterprises!

Buddy!

Shut up!

Get out!

Get out?

Yes! That's the best!

It all happened because you came back!

That does it!

Buddy!

You're kicking me out?

It's the end if you say that!

I'm the odd man here! I'll never come back!

Buddy!

Shut up!

To think you'd say that!

I'm back.

Brother, I'm going to marry Hiroshi.

We're engaged.

Boss! Hiroshi's back!

Really?

You don't mind? Is it okay?

Thank you.

Where were you? They're waiting.

I know! I know!

I'm late.

Where were you?

I forgot my note was due today!

We looked everywhere for you!

The go-between?

Here I am!

Octopus! Where were you hiding?

Making people worry. Want to ruin the wedding?

It's beginning.

Why are you here? Go!

First of all...

What is it?

Please introduce both families.

Wait a minute. Both families?

His old man's farming in Hokkaido.

After a fight, he disowned him.

So he won't come.

A mistake. Let's go.

Tora, see him first and then...

That's it.

Please go ahead.

Hey, girl. No, no. A mistake.

I'm sorry, Mister.

Dad!

I'm his father.

I'm his mother.

Honorary Professor Suwa...

How do you read his name?

I can't read it.

You can't?

I this day declare the marriage of Hiroshi,

Suwa's son, and Sakura,

Heizo Kuruma's daughter...

He didn't want to come.

A fine professor!

A phony?

Ready?

This is it. Please smile.

Butter!

I was a delinquent and expelled from school.

And he cut me off.

He's like that! I want no part of him!

But he came all this way!

Just for appearance's sake!

But...

Brother?

It's starting pretty soon.

I understand.

I knew your dad lacked manners.

Leave it to me. I'll handle it.

Please applaud!

The groom, Hiroshi Suwa...

He is the third son of Mr... er... Suwa...

I'm such a poor go-between.

Rubbish! Stupid Octopus.

Hiroshi came to my printing shop...

Three years ago. Since then, he's been...

Working for Japan's economic revival...

Hiroshi and Sakura quarreled.

Sorry, I made a mistake.

They fell in love after he fought her brother.

It started when her brother said,

no factory hand could marry his sister.

I didn't say that.

Unlike Torajiro, Sakura was a gentle child.

If he cried, she would cry with him.

When scolded by his father.

She was like that.

On the other hand, Torajiro...

What's funny?

Why talk about me?

Boring!

As you all know, he's a real headache...

You're too slow. Snap it up.

That face says he's laughing at this wedding.

If he speaks, he'd insult us. Don't let him.

We have to. He's the groom's father.

No, let me talk!

I'll tell him off.

You against it?

No. Then after his father.

So I'm last?

You forget me, and I'll bust your head.

It was a very nice wedding.

Now, a word from the newlyweds' parents.

First, Hiroshi's father, Mr... er... Suwa.

As the father of the groom,

I should thank you.

But we do not have that right.

But even parents like us still feel like real parents.

This is the first time,

I've seen my son in eight years.

Watching him surrounded by your friendship and

seeing Hiroshi and Sakura's love for each other...

I can hardly bear the shame I feel.

What did I do for my son?

My guilty conscience tells me...

I was an inadequate father.

I know my wife thinks the same...

Those eight years were a long winter for us.

Now, at last, spring is coming.

I thank everyone of you.

Sakura.

Please take care of Hiroshi.

And Sakura's brother, take care of them both.

Wait!

Father!

Mother!

Thank you!

I know Hiroshi is happy now.

Thank you!

Sakura!

Sakura, isn't it nice?

I'm back.

I took the sweets to the temple.

Thanks. Was Fuyuko there?

Yes. She said, it must be lonely without Sakura.

She's kind.

Buddy?

He's around.

She said you must be lonely, too.

You joking?

Feels good without that tomboy!

That so?

She said to come over.

I'm going out, Uncle.

Sure.

Just a small errand. I'll get my watch fixed.

I see. Then go.

Oh, yeah, the temple wants their bath fixed.

I'll go and check.

Then go.

Thanks.

Why thank me? I'll be right back.

Why...?

You trying to needle me?

Sorry to upset you. I didn't mean anything.

Just so you know.

I'm going.

Then go.

Take your time.

Take my time?

I said I'd be right back.

You mean no time to loaf!

I'm sorry.

Noboru meant no harm,

And he apologized.

Just so he knows.

I'm going.

All right.

When Sakura was home, I thought she was noisy.

But now the house seems deserted.

Since she's your only relative.

That's right.

You've lost weight?

About eight pounds.

And you're pale.

No appetite.

That's bad. You'll get sick.

Are you all right?

I guess so.

Who's he?

Let's go and chase away the blues?

I also feel depressed.

Let's go.

No. 5's going ahead.

No.5's fast.

Hang in there!

I won 2,000 yen. I'll treat you.

At that dump?

Never mind.

This way?

Eat it while it's hot.

Good?

Delicious.

It should be. There's a cat inside.

No!

Fooling us? I saw you choke a cat.

Can't fool us, I know!

Let me sing.

"Whistling was a childhood friend.

"Whistling whenever I chose..."

Everyone is asleep.

Shall we go to sleep, too?

All right.

Tora... goodbye.

Here.

Thanks.

Good-night.

Goodbye!

"I could kill her, loving her so.

"But I never touch her, you know.

"Laugh at me, a sentimental fool.

"I'm no wolf, I play it cool.

"And I live by that rule..."

I'm home.

The... the stair's over there. Ouch!

My sandals...

He really is a fool.

Hot every day, isn't it?

Excuse me. I'm taking her fishing.

Stupid! Where are your eyes?

Watch out, dim-wit!

Dim-wit... dim-wit...

Well!

A guest?

I'm sorry. I promised to go today!

It's all right. Never mind.

I'm sorry.

Going home?

A relative?

He's going to become one.

Fuyuko's future husband.

She finally found a good man.

Don't tell anyone yet.

"I could kill her, loving her so..."

Just laugh at me.

I could die, loving you so...

Thank you very much.

Well-made, isn't it?

Show me.

Don't break the gift.

Attach this...

How nice!

This mask looks funny. A sneezing demon.

Who is it for?

Brother.

Foolish face like Tora's.

That's too much.

I'll tell him.

Welcome back.

Welcome back.

When did you get back?

Late last night.

Have a nice honeymoon?

Yes, and thank you for everything.

Don't mention it.

Has Tora come back?

At the temple. He promised Fuyuko.

It's awful, you know.

What is?

I saw Fuyuko's fiancé at the temple.

She has one?

A university professor.

So...?

Tora ran into them.

Oh, no!

Gen told me.

Where is he?

He left, as pale as a ghost.

He won't drown himself?

Hardly.

He'll rant and rave tonight.

How awful!

Does Tora love her so much?

Sure does. He's nuts about her.

He went there every day after your wedding.

Lots of gossip?

Only he didn't know.

She's so gentle, she didn't mind.

I'm sure he was a nuisance.

She should've told him off.

She's to blame, too.

No! Tora's mistake to fall for her.

That's so.

It's his fault so he can't complain.

But it's troublesome.

Sakura, get me my pillow. I'm tired out.

Poor man! Wonder what he's doing.

What's he doing? The big fool.

Don't say that. He's my brother.

But he is a fool.

You've been in here?

I guess so...

What were you doing?

I don't know.

Been here all along?

I heard.

Don't laugh.

Boss! Phone!

A telephone call?

Hey! Phone?

We came home last night. Thanks a lot.

I see. That's fine.

What's up?

Nothing.

What could be up?

Buddy...

I'm in pain.

Medicine for my heart.

What happened?

Where are you going?

Just traveling.

I was going anyway.

I don't know what to say.

Never mind.

You're upset, aren't you?

Forget it. It's just one of those things.

You're lying. You really are upset.

You've no place to go!

You're a fool!

Brother!

Are you really going away?

Buddy!

Hachinohe?

Yeah. That's your home.

Go home. And be a good son.

But Buddy...

It's about time for you to grow up.

But you can't even sell stuff.

What about your future?

Do you want to end up like me?

Yes. I want to be like you.

Stupid!

Become a fool like me? A big fool?

Buddy, take me with you!

Don't act like a spoiled brat!

Want the truth?

I'm sick and tired of your face!

Get lost!

I said, get lost!

I will! That suit you?

What're you gaping at? It's not a show!

ONE YEAR LATER

The baby's smiling. Smiling at me.

Good little baby.

Who does he look like?

Again?

Never mind.

How about it?

Well... not like Sakura...

Not like Hiroshi, either.

But like someone?

Stop it, Aunty.

Who then?

Tora.

Yes, you're right.

Oh, no!

A card for your daughter.

Leave it. I'll send it to her.

Is she well?

Getting along fine. Says she's a bit plumper.

Hey!

Don't cry, Tora. Don't cry.

"Dear Miss. Fuyuko:

"I haven't written for a long time.

"It's over a year since I left home.

"Months and days fly by quickly.

"I heard my sister has a baby and I am happy.

"She's stupid but she's my only relative.

"So please be good to her.

"When I think back, I'm ashamed of many things.

"So I spend my days with Noboru, regretting what I did.

"I beg you to forget them from the bottom of my heart."

Square-toed tofu shop's daughter is cool.

How about this?

Yep. I give up.

One pighead is bad enough.

Best thing is to ignore him.

A humble shack'll do. What more do I want?

You live to be 100 and I'll be 99.

What do you say? Nobody wants this?

It's time to give up, it seems...

The End