enlightened
even at the time of death.
Even a libertine like my brother.
Even the great Taiko...
...had much misgiving
at the moment of death.
Yes, how true.
Where's your uncle from Tokyo?
He isn't here yet.
I see. He must be busy.
My brother should have died
when we were all here
the last time.
He always did as he pleased.
He sold the family heirlooms...
...and he was
an incorrigible sinner...
...but such a fortunate man.
But now that he's dead...
...it's all over.
Hey, someone died after all.
Smoke is rising.
Yes, so it is.
It's pitiful
if it's a young person...
...instead of someone old.
Yes, but new lives...
...successively replace those
that die.
Yes.
How well nature works.
It'll be lonely with you gone.
After I go to Sapporo...
...please come to visit me.
Yes, I will come.
But it's so far.
What do you plan to do?
Me?
I'll just continue my present life.
Minoru is growing up...
...and I think it'll be best for him.
That's just like you.
I don't know about that.
Let's go.
We mustn't be late.
THE END