things?
That bothers young ladies
more than you imagine.
And what should I call him
if they get married?
"Kumataro" sounds like
a mountain bandit,
"Kuma-san" is used
for common bumpkins,
and "Kuma-chan"
sounds like "baby bear. "
Well, we have
to call him something.
That's the point.
I think I'll call him "Ku-chan. "
"Little Vacuum"?
What do you think?
She's back.
I'm home.
Here she comes.
Yes, I think that's definitely -
- I'm home.
- Welcome back.
What do you think?
I'll go ask her.
- Listen.
- What?
- Be tactful.
- Don't worry.
- Noriko, welcome home.
- Thanks.
So... what's your answer?
How about it?
Have you given it some thought?
Come on, tell me.
I think it's really a good match,
don't you?
Well, will you marry him?
Answer me.
Yes.
You will?
Yes.
Really? You'll do it?
Thank you!
I'll notify them immediately.
All right?
Thank goodness.
What a relief!
- How'd it go?
- She'll marry him, just as I thought.
Really? That's good.
I have to run now.
What a relief.
I'll tell them right away.
- Thanks for everything.
I can still make the 9:35, right?
Yes, but you'd better hurry.
My worries are over.
I can finally sleep again.
I'll come again to arrange the wedding.
Will you also drop by?
Yes, I will.
Good thing I picked up
this change purse.
You should turn that in.
Don't worry. I will.
Would you close up?
Good night.
Thanks again.
Careful on the way home.
Your aunt just left.
Is that right?
She was ecstatic.
Are you happy
with your decision?
Yes.
You're not doing this
out of resignation, are you?
No.
Or against your will?
Not at all.
I see.
Then it's all right.
- Did you sleep well on the train?
- Yes.
So did I.
When I woke up,
we were already at Seta.
I slept all the way
from Nagoya to Maibara.
Tea and flowers for sale.
Sorry, we were just
freshening up.
- Tired, Noriko?
- No, not very.
Is that so?
I sure am glad you came.
Noriko quite suddenly
decided to get married.
So this is our last trip together.
That's wonderful.
My congratulations.
Congratulations, Noriko.
Tell me: What's he like?
How does he compare with me?
There's no comparison.
Who's better, eh?
You're much more handsome.
Really?
Just for that,
lunch is on me.
Why don't we eat
at the Hyotei?
Sounds good.
Misako wants to see you.
I want to see her too.
Do you mind
if "the filthy one" comes along?
You sure it's okay?
Kyoto is so nice and relaxing.
Nothing like this in Tokyo.
Just clouds of dust!
Professor, do you visit
Kyoto from time to time?
I haven't in years.
This is my first trip since the war.
My goodness.
Mr. Somiya!
So, Nori-chan,
does she look filthy to you?
Stop it.
I'd like to hear your thoughts.
Filthy?
What's this all about, Father?
We're talking about indecency.
Isn't that right, Noriko?
We really walked a lot today.
Aren't you tired?
No.
The last time
I went to Kodai Temple,
the bush clover was splendid.
What are your plans
for tomorrow?
Misako is coming
for me at 10:00.
Where are you going?
Why not try the museum?
Sounds nice.
- Shall we turn in?
- Yes.
Shall I turn off the light?
- Yes.
Father.
I didn't know his wife at all,
yet I said such terrible things
to Mr. Onodera.
What did you say?
I mean, his wife
is such a good person.
They make a wonderful couple.
How could I have said
they were filthy?
Don't let it worry you.
What I said was unthinkable.
He never took it seriously.
- You don't think so?
- No.
It's fine.
Father...
even in your case,
I found the idea really distasteful.
It's good
she's finally marrying.
She'll make a good wife,
no doubt about it.
Better to have a son, though.
It's pointless to have a daughter.
You raise them
and then off they go.
If they're unwed, you worry.
Yet if they do marry,
you feel let down.
But didn't we marry
other men's daughters?
You have a point.
Father, please hand me that.
How time flies.
One minute we arrive,
and the next we're