great, huh?
Want to see more?
No thanks.
What happened at your school?
It's great!
Why stay home?
I am playing hookey, don't tell mom.
Why?
I had a fight yesterday.
What happened?
They fooled me.
They will get back at me.
It that the only reason?
You should go to school.
Who's there?
Get out.
Here, have some tea.
Shut the door.
Ryokichi...
Don't skip school just like that.
Will you tell mom?
You'll do it again?
Will you tell her?
Let us make a deal.
Don't do this again.
Apologize to your teachers later,
alright?
You sure?
Don't tell mom, okay?
Don't worry, I promise you
I am going to have my lunch.
I will give you half.
Take this.
I will eat first.
Be careful.
How to use the microscope?
Again? Don't.
You eat first, I will eat that.
Can you stay longer?
Let's play together.
Mom will be home late.
I am going to visit your grandpa's grave.
I go with you.
Really?
He must be happy.
He loves you.
Let's go together quickly.
Hurry.
Who makes your lunch every morning?
The maid.
Delicious?
Good!
Have some tea.
How are you?
Sorry to make you come.
Busy?
It's okay, how is your mother?
Fine, thanks.
It's been a long time.
Mother sends her regards.
What do you do every day?
Me? Various things.
Housework, I clean the house and cook.
I mended the quilts today.
You do that, too?
Yes. I am quite busy.
Look!
I took a day off today.
You do such things? Poor girl.
Why?
Well...
I can't stay the innocent girl forever.
Impressed?
Yes, very much.
Really?
Is your work hard?
Can I do it, too?
Of course.
Then let me do it.
Why?
I feel like it, that's all.
I wonder if I can do it.
Don't laugh, I am serious.
How are you recently?
How is your mom?
Are they hitting it off?
Can you tell?
Are they?
No.
I thought so. I am sorry to talk this way.
No one is to blame. It's just...
they are too different in many ways.
I know.
What should I do at such times?
I keep feeling sorry for both of them.
And you?
I am fine.
So I will work and live with Mother.
I know, but you should think deeply.
You and I are very different.
My father's a mere employee, while...
yours was an employer.
You and I...
Born under different environment.
Do you think you can live like me?
Is it wrong?
I am asking if you have got the courage.
Great courage.
I have courage.
You sure?
Don't you think it will only
worry your mother.
She will understand, but...
You'd better consider it well.
Will
Sorry, I talk too much.
I feel sorry for your mother.
Shall we eat?
I will pay.
Let me treat you. I have money.
Mother gave me some on the street,
I was ashamed.
Ashamed? Just for that?
We're different there. Understand?
What'll it be?
Something cheap that tastes good.
And big, right?
That's it.
How about this?
Which one, then?
It's all right, isn't it?
No. Tokyo is the best.
Really?
I like it there.
I wish I could live there.
We can see mountains,
and the sea.
Misuko?
She went to bed.
Food is better there, too.
Did she go to bed?
Yes.
Bright girl.
The food there is better.
Some Tokyo restaurants
serve similar food.
But it's not so good.
Welcome back.
I am back
The guests still here?
Has mother come home?
Where is she?
At the kitchen.
I am back
I am late, when did you get back?
Two hours ago.
I thought the guests had gone.
So I hurried.
I took a walk with Tokiko.
She sends her regards.
That's nice of her.
What about you?
Chizuko was out. Ryokichi and I
visited Father's grave
He carried flowers.
Then he said, '"Don't die, grandma'".
He is nice.
Take a shower.
How about you?
After Kazuko does.
Why not bathe first?
I will do it later.
You are sleepy, aren't you?
Are they leaving?
It is so late.
Kazuko is in a good mood.
I can tell by
how she calls the maid.
The maid thinks so.
They are leaving?
No, they want some tea.
The water's boiling?
These cups?
She called you.
How's sister? Fine?
Leaving so soon? Why not stay longer?
Will you