Grab him.
- But I don't like it.
- What?
Arranged marriage.
Don't be picky.
You'd never marry
unless someone arranged it.
- But -
- It's true, isn't it?
If you found someone
you liked,
would you walk up
and propose?
You're not that bold.
You'd just blush
and squirm in your seat.
That's true.
An arranged marriage
suits someone like you.
Mine wasn't arranged,
and look what happened to me.
Men are no good.
They're devious.
Before marriage
they only show their good side,
but once they have you,
everything awful comes out.
You never know what you're getting,
even marrying for love.
- You may be right.
- I am right.
Go ahead and marry.
If he's no good, leave him.
It's simple, I tell you.
Anyway, marry him.
Just smile at him sweetly.
He'll definitely fall for you.
Then you've got him pinned.
- The things you say!
That's how it is.
You think I'm joking?
- You just may be.
- There! That's the smile to use.
Just try it.
I'm sure it'll work.
Noriko's very late.
Maybe I should come back
another time.
Wait a little.
She'll be on the next train.
If you say so.
I hope she'll agree.
She will.
She likes him.
You think so?
She's shy. Old-fashioned
for somebody her age.
I guess so.
- Maybe some detail is bothering her.
- Like what?
Like his name.
Kumataro Satake?
- Kumataro - "Bear Boy. "
- What's wrong with it? It sounds tough.
If anybody's old-fashioned, it's you.
That wouldn't bother her.
But doesn't it make you think
of hairy chests and 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