Have a seat.
Make yourself comfortable.
My lunch break is short,
so I'll get straight to the point.
It's about
getting you married.
What about Goto?
What about him?
Do you like him or not?
I want a direct answer.
I don't dislike him.
So you like him.
Goto feels the same.
That settles it.
I'll arrange it for you, okay?
- But...
- What?
I'm not thinking
about getting married yet.
You said that last time too.
So I can't really
give you an answer right away.
If you like him,
why not marry him?
But what would become of Mother
if I got married?
Your mother?
We've thought of that too.
We'll see that she's happy.
Just what
do you mean by that?
Well, for instance...
what would you say
if she remarried?
Remarried?
Has she had proposals?
Well... in a way.
What do you say?
Sorry to keep you waiting.
What's wrong?
You seem lost in thought.
Eat your lunch.
Has this all been decided?
Your mother's marriage?
Who is it?
The groom?
A man you've both known
for a long time.
What do you think
about Hirayama?
Mr. Hirayama?
What do you think?
Do you approve?
Of course,
nothing's definite yet.
What do you think?
Welcome home.
Are you hungry?
There's nothing to eat today.
I planned to shop,
but I got in late too.
What is it?
Is something wrong?
What's the matter?
What is it?
I ran into an old friend today.
On the train.
Do you remember her?
She used to sell us
black-market rice after the war.
She was dressed so nicely
that I didn't recognize her.
Mother!
What?
Are you hiding
something from me?
Like what?
I saw Mr. Mamiya today.
He told me all about it.
About what?
Mother,
are you getting married again?
What?
Getting married again?
Stop pretending!
What are you talking about?
- I know!
- What do you know?
What's this about?
I'm completely lost.
Stop pretending!
It's an affront to Father's memory!
Mr. Hirayama was Father's friend!
What's he got to do with this?
Still pretending not to know?
Why are you hiding it?
Hiding what?
Fine! Just forget it!
And to think I trusted you!
I hate you!
What are you saying?
It's disgusting!
I can't stand it!
Ayako, where are you going?
Where are you going?
Leave me alone!
I hate you!
Thanks for waiting.
- Squid, please.
- And for the lady?
- More tea.
- Coming up.
Welcome.
Welcome.
Is Yuriko in?
Yes, she is.
Yuriko!
Miss Miwa's here.
- Coming.
Just a moment.
Hi there. Come on up,
but it's a mess.
Here you are.
More clams, sir?
Yes, please.
You must love clams.
Yeah, clams are the best.
I'm addicted to 'em.
Tastiest of all seafood.
- You want octopus?
- No, I've had enough octopus.
Clams for me!
More tender clams.
And red shellfish.
And what did you say?
I said I hated the idea.
Besides, he's my father's friend.
It's filthy.
That's why you walked out?
It's just so dirty.
That's what this is about?
I still remember Father
very vividly,
but Mother seems
to have forgotten him.
I'll never be able
to forgive that.
I understand how you feel,
but aren't you being
a little selfish?
What?
Try to see
her point of view.
What do you mean?
After all, she's a woman too.
Try to understand.
What do you mean?
You have someone you like.
Why can't she?
Isn't that selfish?
If it were me, I'd just ignore it.
It wouldn't bother you?
Why should it?
She's still your mother.
But it's not
happening to you.
You're wrong.
I was fine
when Father remarried.
That doesn't mean
I've forgotten Mother.
I can still see her clearly
if I close my eyes.
Sure, my dad's kind of an animal.
But who cares? He's still my father.
I can't think that way.
It'll happen
whether you do or not.
The world isn't
as pure as you think.
You're acting like a baby.
Yuriko, this is for you.
Thank you.
Would you like some?
Come on.
I'm going home.
Weren't you going
to stay the night?
I'm going home.
Eat a bit first.
No, thanks.
You're really leaving?
Then go, you big baby!
Fine!
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