leaving.
But I loved it here in Kyoto.
I'm glad we came,
but a day in Nara
would've been nice too.
Why didn't we do this
more often?
This is our last trip together.
You'll be busy
when we get home.
Your aunt is waiting.
I hope we find seats
on the train tomorrow.
I never took you places,
but now your husband will.
Satake will dote on you,
I'm sure.
What is it?
What's the matter?
I...
I want us to stay as we are.
I don't want to go anywhere.
Being with you
is enough for me.
I'm happy just as I am.
Even marriage
couldn't make me any happier.
I'm content with this life.
Yes, but that's -
No, no.
You marry if you want to, Father.
I just want to be
by your side.
I'm so fond of you.
Being with you like this
is my greatest happiness.
Please, Father,
why can't we stay
just as we are?
I know marriage
won't make me any happier.
That's not true.
You'll see.
I'm 56 years old.
My life is nearing its end.
But your life as a couple
is just beginning.
You're starting a new life,
one that you and Satake
must build together.
One in which I play no part.
That's the order
of human life and history.
Marriage may not mean happiness
from the start.
To expect
such immediate happiness
is a mistake.
Happiness isn't something
you wait around for.
It's something
you create yourself.
Getting married isn't happiness.
Happiness lies in the forging
of a new life shared together.
It may take a year or two,
maybe even five or ten.
Happiness comes
only through effort.
Only then can you claim
to be man and wife.
Your own mother wasn't happy
when we married.
For years,
we had our troubles.
Many times I found her
weeping in the kitchen.
But she put up with me.
You must believe in each other
and love one another.
All the love you've shown me
must now be given to Satake.
Do you see?
From this a new happiness
will be born.
You understand, don't you?
You do, don't you?
Yes.
Forgive me
for being so selfish.
So you do understand.
Yes.
I was being very selfish.
I'm glad you understand.
I didn't want you marrying
feeling the way you did.
Marry him.
I'm sure you'll be happy.
It's not difficult.
I'm certain
you'll make a good couple.
I'm looking forward to that day.
Soon you'll look back
on this conversation and laugh.
Forgive me...
for worrying you.
No, just be happy.
You'll try, won't you?
Yes. You'll see.
Yes, I'm sure you'll be happy.
I know you. You will.
I can rest easy.
I know you'll be happy.
It was raining a bit last night.
I was worried.
Fortunately the weather cleared.
Rain would have been terrible.
It certainly would have.
Where was your honeymoon?
Yugawara.
Really?
Noriko's going there too.
Do they only have buses
from the station?
- No, there are taxis too.
- Taxis, eh?
Professor,
you're wanted upstairs.
The bride's ready, and so lovely too.
Go have a look-see.
Is that so?
I'll go look.
She makes a wonderful bride.
- She's all ready.
- I see.
- Are the cars here?
- Yes.
Thank you for all your efforts.
All ready, I see.
We'll go on ahead.
- I'll take this.
- Thank you.
Nori-chan,
you have your fan, right?
Such a beautiful bride.
I wish your mother
could see you.
Well, shall we be going?
We don't want to be rushed.
Anything to say to her?
- No, I've nothing more to say.
- Are you sure?
Then, Nori-chan, let's go.
Father.
For your loving care
these many years...
I thank you.
Be happy,
and be a good wife.
Be happy.
You'll be a good wife,
won't you?
Now, shall we go?
Another drink, Aya-chan?
This is my third.
I can handle five.
I once drank six and then fell down.
- You don't say.
Good to see you again,
Professor.
Your daughter came in the other day
with Professor Onodera.
- So I heard.
- It's amazing. She's so grown up.
She's not here today?
- We just saw her off at Tokyo Station.
She got married today.
- You just came from the wedding?
My congratulations.
- Thank you.
Please come again.
Mr.