Haruna this winter and stayed at his inn. And thanks for the gift you sent along. Don't mention it. Did you like them? We pickled them the previous spring. Nothing too fancy, but they've been a specialty of the region for a long time. They were delicious. Oh, the pickled bracken? They were great! The older one gets, the more one enjoys such food. That's true. Hijiki and carrots, shiitake and dried radish, fresh tofu and deep-fried tofu. What about beefsteak and pork cutlets? Is everyone present? We're ready to proceed. Come to the main temple, please. After you. You're late. Yes, a bit. - It just started. - Then I'm too early. - The chanting went on forever. - Yes, it was long. You should talk! You came in late! It really was trying, wasn't it? They should keep it brief and just chant the most moving sutras. That's what Mr. Taguchi said, and that's what I asked the priest to do. Didn't I? Yes, the monks went a little overboard. Did you make a large offering this year? Don't be silly! I'd never give that much. At least the weather was cool today. It was so hot the day of the funeral. It was terrible! And me in a winter coat! How old were you then, Ayako? Eighteen. - And now? - Twenty-four. Time to get married, eh? Yes. Please let us know of any suitable prospects. I'm sure there are plenty. Ayako's very beautiful. What type do you like? Don't just smile. Tell us. What if he were like me? I'd like him. What about me? I like your type too. Well, that tells us nothing. They're completely different. What about me? You'd do too. - Just "You'd do." You're out. - I'm out? That'll teach you to butt in. I knew you'd have to ask. But seriously, I do have a nice boy in mind. Please introduce him. - Are you serious? - I am. Ayako, are you really ready to marry? She can't put if off any longer. When you married Miwa, you were... I was 20. Hear that, Aya? It's time you got married too. I agree. Absolutely. Aya, he's a fine young man. I believe he's 29. Architecture major. Works for the Obayashi Group. An interesting man. He sounds promising. I think he's a good prospect. Please do us the honor. Aya, it's about that time. Will you please excuse us? You're really leaving already? Yes, I'm afraid so. Sorry to trouble you all today. Thank you for everything. I'm sorry for speaking my mind so freely. Not at all. It was a pleasant time. Please excuse us. - See you next time. - Good-bye. Thank you. Thanks for your hospitality. Aya, will you think it over? She really is beautiful. I love talking to girls of that age. And the daughter's not bad either. Ah, you meant her mother? Hasn't changed a bit. Truly beautiful. Yes, she is. But her daughter's nice too. Sure, she's nice. On the other hand, Akiko is past 40 already. If given a choice, I'd take the mother. A fine woman. Yes, she is. - Are you serious? - Absolutely. It's true what they say about men with beautiful wives dying young. Miwa paid a steep price for his good fortune. She's grown even more attractive recently. You noticed too? How could I not? You gotta be dense not to feel it. I feel it. Just not as much as you guys. What's so funny? Is there any sake left? - Yes. I trust your husband's well, ma'am? He's fine, thank you. Of course. He'll probably live to a ripe old age. Who knows what makes for happiness in this world? Right, ma'am? - What's all this about? - Nothing. A long time ago, when we were goofing off at college... there was a drug store in Hongo. It's now a fruit shop. There was a pretty girl there. Taguchi had a crush on her. He was always buying bandages. Stop kidding around. You kept buying cold medicine, even when you didn't have a cold. You even bought Antifebrin. Hakari brand? The woman who left earlier was that girl. Oh, I thought those two were sisters. They're mother and daughter? She's
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