Sure. I don't see a problem.
It's such a wonderful day.
L...
- What is it?
- I think about it from time to time.
Remember during the war,
when the enemy planes would come...
...we would rush to the shelters?
Setsuko had just started
elementary school.
Hisako could barely walk.
The four of us huddled in the dark.
Remember how we thought if we had died
at least we'd be together?
Yes, I do remember.
I didn't like the war...
...but I reminisce about those times.
Don't you?
Not really.
I hated those times.
We had nothing.
There were a lot of
stupid people strutting around.
But I liked it.
We were together as a family then.
Is it because
I've been coming home late?
It's not that.
But it's rare now that we have dinner
as a family.
That's because
I've gotten busy at work.
But life has become easier, hasn't it?
But...
But what?
No, it's nothing.
I had a bad day yesterday. I couldn't
get over the seventh-hole bunker.
Yeah, it's tough if you get caught there.
I went out with my family to Hakone.
That would've been the safer choice.
How was it there?
I devoted the day to my family.
I think it's good for a change.
What is it?
This person wishes to see you.
I'll meet him in here. Bring him in.
Please come in.
Nice to meet you.
My name is Taniguchi.
Hello, I'm Hirayama.
Nitto Chemical?
I have a daughter working there.
Is there anything...
...I can do for you?
Well...
...I'd like to marry your daughter.
In other words?
I'd like permission
to marry your daughter.
To you?
Does Setsuko know about this?
She does.
It's customary, of course, to have
someone in between...
...and ask for your permission,
but there isn't much time.
Time?
Well, I'm being transferred...
...so I wanted to get
your consent beforehand.
Well, this is out of the blue.
I apologize, sir.
I can't give you an answer right now.
I would need to talk with Setsuko.
You should leave.
Please consider it.
- Hello.
- Hello.
Here is the estimate
from Hill Enterprises.
Leave it here.
So you knew nothing about it?
Nothing at all.
Setsuko never told me.
That's tough.
I'm home.
- What is it?
- Come here.
Sit down.
What is it?
Do you know a man named Taniguchi?
He came to see me at my office today.
Did you know that?
I didn't.
He wants to marry you.
What's your relationship with him?
I know him from work.
Have you known him long?
Do you intend on marrying him?
Answer me.
I hope to marry him.
Why have you kept silent?
Why didn't you consult us?
You should know that we were
trying to arrange something for you.
I'm not too sure about
giving my consent to him.
Can't l...?
What is it?
Can't I find my own happiness?
Setsuko.
I'll find my happiness on my own!
- Where are you going, Setsuko?
- I'm going out.
Setsuko!
Hi, come on in.
Why?
Why did you see Father
without telling me?
Why didn't you tell me?
I thought it would be better that way.
Why?
I didn't want to cause you any trouble.
What do you mean?
I told you before that I was going to
talk with Mother first, then my father.
Yes, I thought of that.
But it'll have the same result.
Why?
No matter the method...
...the answer will be either yes or no.
So I thought I'd be able to get
an answer quickly if I asked directly.
I'm sure you've heard about
my transfer to Hiroshima.
Yes, I have.
That's why I went to see him.
Then what happens if Father says no?
My mind is made up.
What about you?
Do you need to ask that?
I'll never leave you.
I'm relieved to hear you say that.
Then that's the way it will be.
Everything's all right now.
It's late. You'd better go.
I'll see you home.
- Good night.
- Good night.
- See you.
- Thanks.
I escorted her home.
Thank you.
Good night.
She's come home?
Setsuko!
- What is it?
- Sit down.
Where have you been?
What are you thinking?
Don't you think you're being imprudent?
Is it appropriate to decide on
such a thing without consulting us?
Don't you think
you're