..
if Japan had won the war,
how would things be?
I wonder...
More whiskey!
Bring us the whole bottle.
If we'd won,
we'd both be in New York now.
And not just a pachinko parlor
called New York. The real thing!
- Think so?
- Absolutely.
Because we lost,
our kids dance around
and shake their rumps
to American records.
But if we had won,
the blue-eyed ones
would have chignon hairdos
and chew gum while plunking
tunes on the shamisen.
But I think it's good we lost.
You think?
Yeah... maybe you're right.
The dumb militarists
can't bully us anymore.
I don't mean you, Captain.
You weren't like that.
Have some more.
Bottoms up.
Welcome back.
Welcome.
Where have you been?
- At the baths.
- At this hour?
It's been a slow day.
Shall I pour for you?
You're prettier on slow days.
Captain,
she's the madam here.
Welcome.
Seems you come here often.
Often enough.
I hope you will too.
He was the captain of my ship.
Nice to meet you.
Shall I play that song?
Again? Sure, put it on.
Sir, let's drink up!
I'm so happy.
Here we go!
Come on, Captain!
Join me!
No, like this!
"Today's weather:
Clear skies and rough seas."
- Welcome home.
- Thanks.
- Koichi's here.
- Oh?
- You've been drinking again.
- I didn't have much.
Yes, you did.
Welcome home.
In high spirits?
I ran into an oddball friend.
There's no dinner.
You didn't call.
I've eaten.
I also met a woman.
Where?
At a small bar.
She looked just like your mother.
You mean her face?
Her build too,
but not if you look too closely.
When she looks down,
this part looks similar.
Really?
How old is she?
Maybe 28, 29.
When Mom was that age,
I wasn't born yet.
She wore an odd dress
and headband.
Is that how Mom dressed?
No, she always wore
a kimono.
But during the evacuation
she even wore Father's trousers.
I'd like to visit that bar.
Where is it?
Yes, let's go one day.
Mind you,
she's no spitting image.
I'll go too.
Not me.
I'd rather not see her.
What brings you here?
Well, um...
I see.
Michiko, is the bath ready?
I didn't heat it today.
Really?
What is it?
I need 50,000 yen
to buy a refrigerator.
Sure, but not right away.
Is it urgent?
The sooner the better.
Michiko will bring it over
in a day or two.
Thank you.
Michiko, I need soap.
Would you have
a couple extra tomatoes?
Sure.
How's this vacuum cleaner?
It works well.
Here. They're cold.
Thanks.
We ordered a refrigerator.
Don't rush. New models
come out all the time.
You're right.
Well, thanks.
Get home early?
No, I just got in.
What's that?
Have a look.
Why'd you buy those?
- Did Michiko bring the money?
- No, not yet.
Really?
Why'd you get those?
They're a bargain.
You bought them?
I can pay later.
Miura's friend got new ones
and wants to sell these.
They're great clubs.
A real bargain.
You're going to buy them?
With what money?
I won't allow it.
Michiko's bringing money over.
I asked for a little extra.
- How much are you borrowing?
- 50,000 yen.
You still shouldn't
spend it on such things.
All you do is squander money.
No, I don't.
You're always buying things.
I want to buy things too,
but I control myself.
Take them back.
I can't now.
Yes, you can.
Take them back.
Where do you get off,
playing golf on your salary?
The rare days you come home early,
you're exhausted.
You go straight to bed.
So why buy golf clubs?
Give it up!
On the mark every time.
They're good clubs.
They're MacGregors.
A little worn,
but they're still a bargain.
I know.
I wish I could buy them,
but I'm broke.
Ask Shiokawa.
He'll want them.
You don't?
I do, but I have
money problems.
Your wife objects?
But these are MacGregors.
- Yeah, they're great.
- Take the plunge.
I'd better not.
Is your wife that scary?
No, but I'll never
hear the end of it.
Let me try them again.
We don't have much time.
We're fine.
Wind the clock.
It's about to stop.
Why are you sulking?
Go play golf if you