your thoughts
on eternity."
"Drain your glass
ere life is gone."
Sir.
Let him sleep.
He leads such a lonely life.
Be careful you don't
end up like that.
Oh, I won't.
What if Michiko turns out
like the Gourd's daughter?
No, she won't.
She could.
Hurry up and marry her off,
or you'll end up like the Gourd.
What? The Gourd?
Where am I?
Get some rest, sir.
We'll take you home.
Are you Mr. Kawai?
Think it over.
Father?
Yes. I'm back.
Don't lock the door.
Kazu isn't home yet.
Welcome home.
What is it?
Listen.
What?
You ready to get married?
Marriage.
Are you ready?
Don't be silly.
I mean it.
I'm serious.
Father, you're drunk again.
I did have a few drinks,
but I'm serious.
Probably more than a few.
What put that idea
into your head?
Lots of things.
Come here.
Just a minute.
I'm almost finished.
I've given it a lot of thought.
Please come here.
How would you two get by?
That can't be helped.
You're 24 now.
Precisely.
I still have time.
Before you know it,
it'll be too late.
I've taken advantage
of your willingness to stay and help.
What difference does that make?
I have no intention
of getting married anytime soon.
It's impossible.
You know that as well as I do.
What?
You want me to stay here.
Don't say that.
It's not true.
Yes, it is.
What would you and Kazu do?
We'd get by.
How? You'd never manage.
What brought this on?
So you never intend to marry?
I never said
I don't intend to marry.
Lots of my friends are married.
Some are already mothers.
Then it's time for you -
No.
I'm fine like this.
I realize that
these are our best years,
but you mustn't let them slip by.
I've thought about it.
Then stop being
so inconsiderate.
I'm not!
Yes, you are!
I'm back.
Sis, can I lock up?
Yes, go ahead.
Dad, you're home already?
Where's Sis?
- She's around.
Sis, I'd like dinner.
What's going on?
You think there might be
a man she likes?
Probably.
Really?
I don't know,
but there's a girl I like.
There is?
Yes. Tomiko Shimizu.
Where's she from?
I don't know,
but I talk to her sometimes.
What does she do?
She's a conductor on my bus.
She's tiny, plump, and cute.
I see.
Hey, Sis,
get me something to eat.
Go make yourself
something in the kitchen.
Why?
Go on.
Take care of yourself.
I'm back.
Sorry I'm late.
What's for dinner?
I found ham and eggs
in the fridge.
I bought hamburger.
Is the rice cooking?
Yeah, it's almost done.
Michiko came by my office
at lunch today.
What for?
Your father wants
to marry her off.
To whom?
And how will he manage
when she's gone?
She said the same thing.
So she won't do it?
I don't know, but he's been
bugging her for days.
She's tired of it.
Who's the guy?
Someone Mr. Kawai introduced.
Father met him and thinks he's fine.
But Michiko doesn't like him?
I couldn't tell,
but she doesn't seem
opposed to getting married.
So what's the problem?
Good question.
So why did she
come to see you?
Well, I think I can
understand her feelings.
Is that right?
Welcome.
You're home early.
Good evening, Father.
Please come in.
- I brought some boiled beef.
- Thanks.
Thank you very much.
On your way home?
Yes, but I'd like to speak to you.
Can you come out?
I haven't eaten yet.
Please stay for dinner.
How about going out
for a bite?
- If you insist.
- You're fine like that.
All right.
You know...
I'm sure it's about Michiko.
Let's go.
I'll just borrow him
for a bit.
Take care.
See you soon.
Excuse me.
Thank you.
All finished?
Another, please.
She looks like Mom?
I don't think so.
Not if you look closely,
but there's a resemblance.
Maybe.
So what about this prospect?
He's the second son
of a good family.
He looks healthy
and dependable.
He's fine as far as
I'm concerned.
But isn't Michiko
interested in someone else?
You think so?
- Yes.
- Me too.
Kazu thinks she likes
a man named Miura.
- Miura?
- From your company.
- Him?
- What's he