Moss grows unusually fast,
doesn't it, Brother
Moss?
The gravestone was covered with moss
Yes, so it was
Moss grows faster than they describe
Yes, time flies
It's been six years
since Akiko became a widow
Where's Akiko?
She left with Noriko
I see
The other party is keen about Akiko
He has two children,
a girl and a boy
He welcomes Akiko's child
That's fine. How does it sound?
I think it's a good match...
...but it all depends
on how she feels
Yes, but she can't wait forever
Akiko has a long time to live yet
She can't go on living by herself.
It's pitiful
Yes, but...
How does Noriko feel?
She's already had her interview
Have you asked her, Fumiko?
Yes, I asked her, but...
What did she say?
She's quite confused
She isn't definite
I see
She should decide right away
I think...
...it's a fine match
So do I, but she says
we mustn't rush things
It should be rushed,
don't you think?
Quicker the better, eh Brother?
Well, that would be ideal
Too many of us are captains
of the boat
We must consider her feelings
Don't you have other business
in Kyoto, Father?
What?
- Want another?
- Thank you
Akiko and Noriko are down there
Is that right. And what did he do?
He ate everything that was offered...
...and later loosened his belt
Such a big eater
He must have been famished
Perhaps...
...but when we took a stroll
after the hotel dinner...
You two were left alone?
Yes, they urged us to take a walk
And what happened?
He asked me whether
I disliked western food
His answer to the same question
was that he disliked it...
...after all he ate
Such a funny man
He sounds amusing. Then what?
When we reached a deserted spot,
he squeezed my hand
What did you do?
- I squeezed his back
- And then?
He said my hand was cold...
...and wouldn't let go
He tried to release his hand
when people were near
So, I purposely held his hand
And then?
You make me do all the talking
How about yourself?
What?
Uncle's proposal
Oh, that.
An old woman like me...
100 yen, please
What?
You promised to pay 100 yen...
...each time you said old woman
Oh, yes
- Here's 100 yen
- Thanks
Be careful, Masao
Minoru! You must look after him
How do you feel about the proposal?
Oh, me...
I haven't said it yet
I was a little hasty
What nice weather
What an enjoyable day
Going out together like that is nice
- Let's go more often
- Yes, you're right
We've had lovely weather
It was really wonderful...
...wasn't it?
Yes, but I felt a bit sorry
for father
Why?
We went as far as Kyoto,
and yet...
That again. You're hopeless
Why not go to bed, Father?
I think I will
It's a good time for that
Look after him, Nori-chan
Goodnight
You shouldn't say such things
Yes, I should.
I haven't said enough
I think I'll be leaving
It's early yet
Yes, but...
Minoru, we must leave
We're leaving
You needn't go yet
Yes, but...
- It's Father...
- What?
He fell in a faint!
Father!
- Father!
- Father!
Father!
Call the doctor!
Father...
Hello. 30-1051 please
Hello? 30-1051 please
HIRAYAMA CLINIC
How is he?
He'll be all right
if he doesn't have another attack
But his age...
Oh, Aunt
What happened?
What's wrong?
He was feeling fine
After we returned, he suddenly...
And how is he?
It's his heart
If no change occurs until dawn,
he'll live
Have you notified everyone?
Yes, I've sent telegrams
I see. We'll go and see him
My, it's sudden
Yes, I was really shocked
Was the Old Master's heart bad?
No, he had a bad liver
Who's the gentleman that arrived?
He's the younger brother
- From Nagoya?
- No, he's from Tokyo
The woman is the one from Nagoya.
She's his younger sister
Of the Osaka gentleman?
No. Now try to remember
The Osaka gentleman's wife
and the Nagoya sister are...
No, no, I'm wrong
The Osaka gentleman's wife
is the Old Master's...
The Old Master is an adopted son.
She's his wife's sister
I see. It's very complex
The Kohayagawa family is involved
You