on this happy occasion!
What brings you to Kyoto?
After my high school reunion,
I went to Osaka.
I see.
Have you taken care of all your affairs?
Yes.
Yukiko, what was it again?
When Setsuko and her husband
stopped at our inn...
- What?
- What was the food they liked so much?
- Those were the pickled rape blossoms.
- Yes, they really liked them.
He said, "This tastes nice."
And she said, "That's right."
He said, "Do you like it?"
And she said, "Yes, I do."
They are perfect for each other.
Isn't that right, Yukiko?
They stayed in this room.
Thank you for being so generous to them.
They were no trouble at all.
They only stayed one night.
I invited them to stay longer,
but they just visited some of the sights
and left.
Really?
Taniguchi is very kind.
I hope Yukiko finds a nice husband like him.
I would love to find a man like Taniguchi.
What is it you don't like about him?
I've nothing against him personally.
Would you mind coming over, please?
- You need me?
- Yes, please.
Excuse me.
- Please, have some more.
- Thank you.
I apologise for what I did the other day.
I'm sorry?
Don't be angry. Please forgive me.
You mean the setup?
Wouldn't I make a good actress?
You were very convincing.
You had me completely fooled.
- Did you make it all up?
- I'm sorry?
You haven't found
a man you want to marry?
I haven't, unfortunately.
I can't seem to find anyone.
Why not?
I just don't have time.
You mother wants you to get married.
That's what she always says.
It's just a habit at this point.
I doubt that.
It's true. She just likes saying it.
But, in reality,
she really doesn't want me to leave home.
I don't believe that for a second.
She keeps picking candidates and then
finds all kinds of problems with them.
She's like a child
playing with building blocks.
Is that what you think?
It makes it difficult for me.
It's time you thought this over seriously.
I can't get married and abandon my mother.
If I leave, she'll spend all her days
fighting with Matsu.
They'll mess up the inn.
Matsu is such a patient woman.
Why couldn't someone
marry into your family?
No man could last long
with my mother around.
You shouldn't worry so much
about your mother.
The parent is devoted to the child.
The child's happiness is all that matters.
You think?
You shouldn't keep yourself from marriage
because of your mother.
That's odd.
What makes you say that?
You once told me not to marry.
Did I?
You said something about gold and brass.
Yes, I remember.
What you must do
is to turn the brass into gold.
You should get married. It's time.
Your advice has completely changed.
I'm confused.
Should I or shouldn't I get married?
It would be better if you did.
This isn't a setup?
I'm not as good an actor as you are.
Think about it.
If you find a good man, marry him.
If you find happiness, so will your mother.
I'll think about it.
Think it over carefully.
Always busy!
You have a guest?
It's a man from the tax office.
Yukiko, would you mind going for me?
Remember that handsome man
with the nice neckties?
He's asked us to bring our seal.
Is he your newest candidate?
I would like that.
Do you know what Setsuko said?
What?
She said you didn't look happy
at the wedding.
She said you didn't even smile once.
That's what troubled her most.
Did she tell you that?
I feel so sorry for Setsuko.
You should show her your smile.
It's easy.
Why don't you do it now?
I'm not sure what you mean.
Yukiko, what do you think of him
leaving for Hiroshima this instant?
That's a terrific idea, Mother.
You should go there right away.
Hiroshima?
So she'll stop worrying.
Excellent! Then it's decided.
I can't just leave my business.
This is more important.
Call to Tokyo before he backs out.
Right.
Wait a minute! Hold on!
You're so full of good ideas.
I'm pretty clever.
Yes.
Take him to the phone.
Right away.
Get me Tokyo.
This is Gion 2784.
Mrs Hirayama?
It's Yukiko