like?
He's a nice guy.
I'm all for him.
What does Michiko say?
She was vague,
but I sense she likes him.
Then it's simple.
Why don't you hint at the idea
and see how he responds.
Sure. He'll make her
a good husband.
Probably best to let her
marry the man she likes.
She'll be happier that way.
That's right.
I'll talk to him right away.
Please do.
It's so quiet today.
Shall I play the song again?
That's all right.
- What song?
- Oh, nothing.
You know, you'll be lonely
when she's gone.
But it's time for her
to get married.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Did you call?
- Two more of these.
- And another of these.
More?
You're a strong drinker.
Not really.
Two big bottles is my limit.
- Listen...
- What is it?
- Have you considered marriage?
- Got a good prospect?
I don't know how good,
but yes, I do.
Really?
I'm serious.
So will you marry her?
Well, there's a bit of a problem.
What are you worried about?
What do you say?
You're ready.
I guess.
The thing is,
I already have someone.
You do?
We're not married yet,
but we're together.
Really?
- You know her.
- Who is it?
- Miyoko Inoue.
- Oh, her.
You don't approve?
No, she's very nice.
Don't tell anyone yet.
We haven't said anything.
I won't.
We're engaged.
Since when?
Since the company outing
last summer.
That long?
But I haven't
touched her yet.
Liar!
Well, we have held hands.
Who did you have in mind?
Forget it.
Tell me.
I told you mine.
Who is it?
My sister.
Michiko?
Does she know about this?
Yes.
Anyway...
I wish I'd known sooner.
I even asked you once.
You said she wasn't ready
to marry yet.
Really? I said that?
You sure did.
Michiko said as much too,
so I gave up.
How about another bottle?
Is that right?
I guess it was my fault then.
What a shame!
You should have mentioned it sooner.
Some things
just don't work out.
Yeah, I guess not.
- Shall we order more?
- Sure.
It's really good.
It's my fault.
I should have thought
about it sooner.
We have to tell her
what happened.
I'm afraid you're right.
Would you talk to her?
Me?
Her heart's set on him.
I asked her this morning.
I think maybe
you should tell her.
Anyway, I feel bad for her.
Me too.
What can I tell her?
How about some tea?
Koichi?
That's all right.
- Michiko.
- Yes?
Come here a minute.
Sit down.
What is it?
I didn't mean to interfere,
but I had Koichi ask Mr. Miura
how he felt about you.
The thing is...
Miura liked you, all right,
but he's already engaged.
I should've looked
into it sooner.
I'm sorry.
Even I never suspected
how you felt about Miura.
It was my fault for not
inquiring sooner. I'm sorry.
It's all right, Father.
I just wanted
to know my options.
I'm glad you asked him.
Really?
Then why don't you meet
the man Dad's been suggesting?
Will you?
Yes.
So it's all right?
Yes. I'll leave it to you.
I'm glad she took it well.
Yes, indeed.
I was afraid she'd cry.
Yes, I thought she'd be
more disappointed.
She looked so calm.
Yes, thank goodness.
- What's with Sis?
- What do you mean?
Looks like she's been crying.
Hey, what's wrong?
What is it?
Look, I'm not insisting
on this other man.
If you don't like him,
you can say so.
But at least meet him once,
all right?
All right.
Good.
Want to come down for tea?
Come and join us.
Excuse me.
Welcome.
Please come in.
Professor Horie is already here.
- Really?
Come in, please.
- Is he here?
- Yes.
- Please sit down.
- Thank you.
- Hi.
- You're late.
Horie, when did you get here?
I heard you'd be coming.
So that's it, eh?
If you do that...
Close game.
This is my game.
Help yourself.
As I mentioned on the phone,
about that marriage proposal...
can we arrange a meeting?
Sure.
Would you find out
when is good for him?
What's all this about?
Michiko.
Now wait a minute!
You can't play both ends.
Wait till my party replies.
What's this?
You dragged your feet,
so Kawai approached me.