to Utsunomiya
You'll return in a few years
Kenkichi told me so
I hope he's right
I wanted him to remarry and live here
Listen...
I hope you don't get angry
What's up?
I know I'm dreaming too good a dream
I wish Kenkichi had a good wife like you
Don't be angry. It's only a dream
Do you mean it?
Really?
What?
You do think so?
I didn't mean to hurt your feelings
If you don't mind an old maid...
What?
I'll accept
Really?
I do think so
How happy I am!
Thank you so much!
Sometimes talking too much is good
I'm glad I'm talkative
I'm happy and feel relieved
How about some cake?
No, thank you. I must go now
Please wait until Kenkichi comes home
But, it's already late
May I believe you?
Promise?
How happy I am!
Good night, and thank you again!
Good evening!
Your train?
The 8:45 train
Good night!
I'm home
Did you meet Noriko?
Did she say anything?
No
She promised me she'd join us!
She promised!
I told her what I thought
I didn't expect she'd accept
She accepted!
She agreed to become your wife!
You must be happy too!
I'm crazy with joy!
I'm really glad for you!
Don't cry
I can't help it
Why don't you look happy?
You're happy, aren't you?
I am
Show your happiness, then!
You're strange!
Is Noriko back?
I think so
Father, please come What?
Mother!
Come downstairs
What is it?
Sit down
Noriko wants to marry Yabe
She promised his mother
But, he's leaving tomorrow morning
That's why I decided
But, you must consider carefully
He has a child
Everyone's worrying about you
You know that
Why didn't you ask?
Why did you decide alone?
Did you think?
You were rash
I don't like this match
When his mother talked to me...
...I suddenly felt I'd be happy with him
Won't you be sorry later?
I don't think so
Are you sure?
I'm sure
You positive?
Yes
Don't you feel chilly?
Go to bed
It was thoughtless of her
Forgot her family completely
What should we do?
should we let her?
It's her own decision
We can do something...
What can we do if she's decided?
You know Noriko
Someone want to see you
Thank you very much
for what you did
Good, he got a seat
Yes, he's lucky
He can't stand all the way
What now?
The station was too crowded...
What's up?
I wanted to talk to you but I couldn't
I thought after that...
What is it?
I still can't believe it
It's like a dream
Did your parents approve?
Your brother?
They did?
Oh, I really feel relieved!
What does Kenkichi think?
He's overjoyed
He didn't sleep last night
We ate before sunrise
I'll be able to live long, thanks to you
Then, I'll leave happily
The wrong door!
Pull it
I'm worried about her marriage
She doesn't have to marry a man
with a child
You're right
It's pity we couldn't do anything
Since high-school graduation...
...everyone spoke highly of her
I expected a gorgeous wedding
You know Mrs. Shinoda?
Whenever I visit her beautiful house...
...I dreamt Noriko would be like her
Now I think Mr. Satake's man is better
I agree!
I don't understand her
I'll go buy the canary's food
Need something else?
Did you already decided?
When's your wedding?
He'll return in a few months
I admire you
I thought you couldn't leave Tokyo
Why?
I imagined you'd live western style...
A garden with white flowers
sweet music
an open kitchen and Coca-cola
in the refrigerator
They just suit you
I imagined you'd meet me on a porch...
...wearing a while sweater
and with a terrier...
I couldn't imagine otherwise
Akita is cold
A farming area
How's, everyone?
It's a fine day, isn't it?
Can you?
Sure, why can't I?
Oh, you amaze me!
You come from Tokyo
but already speak the dialect
I'm really surprised
I'm gonna live in Akita
I should know the dialect
You speak well
A friend of mine was from Akita
Before your brother left for the front...
...we hiked with him and his friend
Is he the man?
I don't remember...
Love him then?
No, not at the time
Since when?
I don't know. Gradually
I