I annoyed her so much that
I ran away from home.
Then, there'll be a great
deal of fried bean curds left.
Well, maybe they're
eating right now.
They'll also have the guests
at home eat them.
Really? That's bad.
Uncle.
It doesn't matter if I don't
obey my mother, does it?
No, it doesn't.
- You can't listen at all.
- Right.
It just happens once in my life.
Right.
This way,
I suppose I'll just marry him.
But is he very conscientious?
Then what's bad about that,
as long as you can take the responsibility.
Of course I will.
Then it's OK,
you don't have to obey your mother.
Really? I am reassured by your words.
You just worry
about these trivialities.
I am not worried at all.
Then I'll make a phone call.
What's the matter? To where?
To your Setsuko.
Why?
Uncle
What I said was all deceptive.
It was a scheme.
Scheme?
I was just acting.
I'll inform Setsuko that Uncle has
agreed with her marriage.
Hey, wait!
You are back. I didn't notice at all.
But it's wonderful, really wonderful.
I was thinking, if Setsuko do
as the daughter of Mikami
and left home, what to do with that?
It's wonderful. You're really
a good father. Thank you.
What for?
Setsuko is also happy about this.
Besides, even if you didn't permit...
Permit what?
The marriage with Taniguchi
I didn't say I agree.
But Lady Sachiko told
me on the phone...
That was self-asserted by Sachiko
There's just no way out.
Is that so?
It's enough if you can think that way.
What, what is enough?
The matter with Setsuko.
I won't be concerned with her matter any more.
I take no responsibility.
There's no need. Let them two take the burden.
Haven't you said so?
Who knows whether they are accountable.
But...
But what? Do you know the man that well?
When did you start
to stick up for them?
Stick up?
What's that, then?
You saw that man once,
and know whether he's good or not?
More than once.
Mr. Taniguchi visited home after that time.
What? Why didn't you mention it?
You weren't in a good mood.
And Setsuko said I must act
according to your mood.
Can you see through a man after two meets!
How can we explain to Mr. Takanashi?
Obviously,
you have to go and reject him.
No, I won't go.
If you agree with her,
you go and reject him.
I take no burden.
Then I'll do it.
Good, you go, you go.
I have nothing to do with this.
I'm so unhappy, so don't expect me
to attend the wedding.
How can that be possible? There's only once.
You have to appear.
No, I won't.
Well, then I won't either.
It's just adequate that you go, now that you agree.
No, I won't go.
Whatever.
They two can always
come up with something.
Always? How?
I don't know exactly.
It is you who agreed with the marriage.
Won't that be too irresponsible?
You always say unaccountable words.
and you don't care what will happen in the future.
It isn't so simple.
But, you still...
What? Hey, what?
Well, I won't say more.
- Try me.
- Stop talking.
Talk if you have something to say, will you?
You, being a father,
aren't happy about whatever
inconsistent with your will.
About what?
Isn't it right? You are always like this.
So it is with Setsuko's marriage.
All your words are contradictory.
- contradictory?
- Yes.
You said you wouldn't be worried
if Setsuko had a boyfriend, right?
And you said the same thing
to Hisako sometime.
If it's true, you contradict yourself now.
Don't you feel strange yourself?
No, it's my affection for my children.
Is this contradiction?
Yes, it is.
If you have affections,
you shouldn't say I'm irresponsible.
It's nothing but contradiction.
Anyone would have this contradiction.
He'll be God if he doesn't.
Life is full of contradictions.
It's the same with everyone.
So there're scholars saying
"The aggregates of contradictions if life."
Aren't you the same?
Full of contradictions?
I'm back.
- I'm back.
- Where is Sister?
Where is Setsuko?
Where?
Because Mr. Taniguchi will set off for