Sake?
Who's there?
Oh, it's you
You spoiled a wonderful hand.
I could have won
I'm sorry
You needn't be.
You saved me
Forget it. Come in
Do you know where Kenji is?
He's not in?
Maybe he's at school
Hardly, on a fine day like this
Nor when it's raining,
and all the while
getting money from home
Lock the door
A hand... like a foot. I fold
No idea at all where he is?
Who? You mean Kenji?
Better go easy on that boy
He's grown thin
What do you like so much
about him, anyway?
Don't know
That's no answer
What makes him so attractive?
Inquisitive!
As a matter of fact... I know
I met a woman
who knows about you
Who is she?
She works...
at a mahjong place
In Gotanda
What was that place called?
Kotobuki-So
Never been there
She was asking all about you
Maybe mistaking
me for someone
She seemed to know you well
How could she?
Game! Looks like I collect
I'll be going
Too bad, wasn't it?
Lock it
Leave some cigs
So long
Sorry... I haven't much to offer
Please have some
Might be a bit harsh
for you, Father
Busy nowadays?
Not too busy. So-so
As for me, the problem's
finding foreign books to be translated
This came in a few days ago
Today I learned someone's
already working on it
About Takako...
Oh, I see
How's Michiko?
A nuisance, isn't she?
I don't think so
They say a grandchild's
more lovable than a child
What do you think, Father?
I don't agree
It may seem that way to some,
but it's not true
How can any love change
in degree like that...
every other generation?
If it does, it's a tragedy
Parental love, too
is a primitive animal instinct
About Takako...
Yes, what's the problem?
How do you feel?
Did she say anything to you?
Nothing definite
Two nights ago she suddenly said
she wanted to think things over carefully
When I woke up, she was gone
I'd been working all night,
and woke up late
Have a drink?
Not for me
Japanese whiskey has improved
It's snowing
I didn't expect snow
Snowing so heavily...
It may pile up.
Surprising change of weather
Your coat's wet
I met Numata
Michiko?
I just put her to sleep
It's really cold, isn't it?
As for Numata,
didn't you find it unpleasant...
Meeting him?
Of course not
But...
But he's changed.
He isn't like he used to be
He used to be more cheerful
I think I forced you
to make an unwise decision
It wasn't like that
Marrying Sato might have
been better for you
You seem to have liked him
It doesn't matter now, Father
I persuaded you to marry Numata
I'll see if the bath...
Come here
Yes?
You asked your aunt for money?
I did
Why didn't you tell me?
What was it for?
It doesn't matter now
Come here
That money...
A friend needed it
You could have asked me
I couldn't
Why not?
You weren't around.
I didn't know where you were
Your bath is ready, Father
What has Akiko done?
Nothing. But she's a headache
This way to Kotobuki-So
Kotobuki-So
Not in the discard yet
Nor this. I guess it's safe
Pon! Three doubles. 960 points
Yakko, you're lucky
The game's only starting
I'm the heaviest loser
Get me some noodles
Bowl of noodles?
Anyone else want to order?
Welcome!
Looks good
I've been losing all the way
Whose turn now?
South Wind now
Shut up, Noboru.
No kibitzing
Winner?
Yakko.
Can't stop her
Mr. Kanematsu has arrived
I heard you
He says he's in a hurry
I'll go back
This one?
This seems better
No kibitzing!
She's the one you asked about
Good evening
Your turn
All set
So soon?
That's the one.
It's pretty big this time
I'll say. Five doubles!
I'll never get home
Let me play
Losing a little
Doesn't worry me
Have you seen Kenji?
He hasn't come here yet
Akiko, come sit by me
Please come here
How do you know about me?
Didn't you once
live in Ushigome?
As a child.
I don't remember it, though
I was your neighbor then
Is everyone well?
You have a sister
Has she a child?
Yes, a daughter
Is that so?
How old is she?
Just two
Must be cute.
What about