"Late Spring" movie script

Merle 2022-02-02 08:03:47

" Late Spring" Screenplay

Screenplay: Noda Takago, Ozu Yasujiro Director :
Ozu Yasujiro
Translation: Literature Park lush. The down train bound for Yokosuka leaves the station here, and soon arrives in front of the stone steps of Engaku-ji Temple. 2. Yuanjue Temple. The road leading to the main hall is lined with cedar trees, and the tram passes through it. 3. Today is the day of the monthly tea party in the Yuanjue Temple . The female guests attending the rally walked in twos and threes. 4. The monk's room (lounge) guests came sporadically. Sonomiya Noriko (27 years old) came and sat with her aunt Masa Taguchi (49 years old) who came first. Noriko: Aunt, have you come a long time ago? Masa: No, only a little bit earlier than you - what is your dad doing today? Noriko: I work at home, and I haven't finished writing the manuscript that was due yesterday. Masa: Oh. (stretching the kimono belt for Noriko) Well, your uncle's striped pants have been moth-eaten in several places. Can you change them to Shengyi? Noriko: But, is it okay for Xiaosheng to wear striped pants? Masa: You can wear anything. How about a cut just below the knees? Noriko: It can be changed. Masa: Try it out. (speaking and taking out his bag) Here you go. Noriko: Yo, did you bring it? Zhensha: It's fine to do it with thick needles and large threads. He can't wear it well anyway. (Speaking and handing the burden to Noriko) The back crotch should be double-layered. Noriko: Okay. Miwa Akiko (38 years old) arrives, and she has a suave demeanor. Masa (turns her head to see her and greets her): I'll be there first.



























Qiuzi returned the salute and sat down alone.
Masa: I thought I could come with you again. I was waiting for you at Shimbashi for a while...
Qiuzi: I didn't catch the train... (speaking, bowing politely) The
novice came in.
Novice: I've kept you all waiting, please...
Everyone stand up together and follow him out of the room.

5. In the quiet temple, the
sun is shining, the cuckoos are in full bloom, and the warblers are melodious.

6. The tea room
Akiko brews tea in a serene manner. There were four or five people present, and Qiuzi was the guest.
Shinsa, Noriko and the others all sat respectfully in the suite, watching the tea-making movements.
As a regular guest, Qiuzi is exceptionally beautiful.

7. The courtyard of the monastery is
bright in spring, and the chirping of birds can be heard endlessly.

8. Kamakura, the courtyard of the Sogiya family
is also illuminated by the warm sunshine -
Yingsheng...

9. The father of the indoor
Noriko Zhou Ji (Professor at the University of Tokyo, 56 years old) wears reading glasses, is writing a manuscript, assistant Hattori Changyi (35 years old) helped him to transcribe and was looking up a dictionary of Western names.
Zhou Ji: No?
Hattori: — (with a finger) Ah, I found it, Friedrich List (Note 1), but there is still no z. List...
Zhou Ji: Yes. The one spelled Liszt (Note 2) is a musician.
Hattori: (Mumbling reading the dictionary) - 18 - to 1886...
The bell at the side door rang.
Voice-over: The light company's, check the meter.
Zhou Ji: (continues to write) Oh, please do it.
Voiceover: Please give me a stool to use.
Zhou Ji: Oh. (trying to stand up)
Hattori: Where?
Zhou Ji: At the end of the corridor, please.
Hattori: Nothing...
Hattori goes.
Zhou Ji continued to write alone, and Hattori came back immediately.
Hattori: Sir, Liszt is said to be almost self-taught.
Zhou Ji: (continues to write) Well, but as an economist of the historical school, he is very remarkable. He is a man who hates bureaucracy.
Hattori also picked up the pen.
Voiceover: Over three kilowatts, the bill is here.
Hattori: Oh, good work...
When the people from the electric light company opened the door and went out, the bell on the door rang again.
Zhou Ji: How many pages are there in total?
Hattori: (counting pages) Thirteen pages.
Zhou Ji: There are still six or seven pages left.

10.
Noriko of Zeng Gong's house came back and walked into the house.

11. Indoor
Noriko walked in.
Noriko: I'm back——Hey, Mr. Hattori, you're here.
Hattori: Ah, I'm disturbing you.
Noriko: (looking at Hattori's hand) Transcription? Tired, helped a lot.
Hattori: Where...
Zhou Ji: Where's my aunt?
Noriko: I said that I was busy today, so I went straight back.
Zhou Ji: Make some tea.
Noriko: Okay, Mr. Hattori, why don't you go in a hurry?
Hattori: No, I have to say goodbye today.
Noriko: What are you busy with? If I leave tomorrow, I will go to Tokyo together.
Zhou Ji: What are you doing in Tokyo? ...
Kiko: Going to the hospital...I also want to buy some stiff collars for my father...
Speaking and walking to the other room.
Zhou Ji and the service department went on to write-
Hattori: (suddenly remembers) Ah. Sir, in the last time I played mahjong, I didn't count the cards that bloomed on the post.
Zhou Ji: Then... (turning around and beaming) It's eight times and sixteen times?
Hattori: So I should be the one with the most points.
Zhou Ji: Hmph—(shouting) Hello, Noriko...
Noriko came out, she had changed into a sweater.
Zhou Ji: Is Lao Qing here?
Noriko: Is something wrong?
Zhou Ji: Go have a look and play around.
Noriko: Have you finished writing it?
Zhou Ji: A little bit.
Noriko: (laughing) That's not going to work.
Go to the kitchen.
Zhou Ji: Hello!
No one answered.
Zhou Ji: Hello! Hello!
Kiko poked her head in.
Zhou Ji: (angrily) Pour tea, tea!
Noriko turned back with a smile. Hattori smiled and continued to transcribe, and Zhou Ji resumed work at the desk.

12. The next day, the train going to Tokyo at Kamakura Station
just pulled out, and the station staff sprinkled water.
Clock - ten thirty-eight.

13. The tram going up near the Kamegaya Tunnel is
galloping.
Then go through the tunnel.

14. The third-class carriage
was crowded, and Zhou Ji and Noriko were standing swayingly.
Zhou Ji: Did you bring the original manuscript?
Noriko: Well, don't worry.

15. Outside the
window of the speeding tram, the wire passed by—the scenery along the line passed by—on the way, passed the hilly area, crossed the Yokohama area, and crossed Tsurumi and Kawasaki—

16 .
Zhou Ji already in the car After finding a seat, Noriko was still standing.
Zhou Ji: Hey, can you sit down for a while?
Noriko: No, it's alright.

17. The speeding tram
crossed the iron bridge in Rokugo, passed through Shinagawa, and arrived near Hamamatsu Town.

18.
Noriko and Zhou Ji were sitting side by side in the car, she was reading a book.
Noriko: (closing the book) Dad, are you coming back at the same time as usual today?
Zhou Ji: Yes, if there is no professor meeting.
Noriko put the book in her handbag.
Zhou Ji: Be careful.
Kiko: Hey.

19. The platform
tram at Shimbashi Station enters the station.

20. The elevated line (overlook) near Yurakucho
traverses like a trolley—a downtown scene—

21. The sidewalks of Ginza Street
are walking on the sidewalk.
A middle-aged gentleman, Zhou Ji's friend Jean Onodera (Professor at Kyoto University, 55 years old) looked into the window.
Noriko: (I realized it was him when I was about to walk over) Uncle -
Onodera: Oh, it's Xiaoji.
Noriko: When did you come?
Onodera: Yesterday morning, Xiaoji, I am blessed.
Noriko: Really?
Onodera: Where are you going?
Noriko: Buy something.
Onodera: Then let's go together.
Noriko: Uncle, what happened?
Onodera: Ah, it's done.
The two walked together—he suddenly saw the placard posted there.
Onodera: Oh, Chunyang will have an art exhibition - how about going to see it?
Noriko: I want to buy sewing machine needles...
Onodera: Where are you going? let's go.

22. The poster of the Chunyang Society

23. The art museum in Ueno
used one or two shots to describe the columns at the gate and so on. 24. The street lights

in the park are already on. 25. The small restaurant "Takigawa" Onodera and Noriko sat in front of the table (Note 3) at the counter in front of the stove. Chopsticks, cups, snacks, etc. have been placed on the table. Onodera: Are you tired? Noriko: (shakes his head) It's time for a visit. I haven't been to Ueno for a long time. Onodera: Oh, there are really unreasonable people. A guy actually shot a pigeon parked on the head of Xixiang (Note 4) with an air gun. It was like a pigeon on William's head (note 5). Kirito giggled. The shop owner brought the hot wine. Store owner: I'll keep you waiting. (Put it away) Mr. Shigeno came over last night. Onodera: Oh, Shigeno is still here. Store owner: Said to go back by express train this morning... Onodera: Yes, this is Zeng Gong's daughter. Store owner: Oh, yes—it's so big...is that the lady who had her doll's head cut when she lived in Nishikata? Onodera: Yes, that's right. Store owner: Oh, hello... (nods) I thank you for taking care of me every time... (turning to greet the customers who just came in while talking) Ah, you're here. Onodera: Xiaoji, how about a cup - Noriko: I don't drink it. Onodera: Then, what should I order? Would you like to eat first? Noriko: I'm not busy eating, I'll pour you a bar first. Onodera: Okay. (hands the jug to Noriko, towards the shopkeeper) Let's order something. Store owner: Yes, the food will be served immediately. Noriko: (pours the wine) I tell you, uncle...
























Onodera: What?
Noriko: I tell you, uncle...
Onodera: What?
Noriko: I heard you married a wife?
Onodera: Yes, married.
Noriko: Then Misako is so pitiful.
Onodera: Why?
Noriko: Feelings...it's different after all.
Onodera: Not really. Seems to get along well.
Noriko: Maybe—but it's kind of annoying.
Onodera: Who is annoying? my new wife?
Noriko: No, uncle.
Onodera: Why?
Noriko: I always feel—impure.
Onodera: Impure?
Noriko: Weird.
Onodera: Weirdly dirty—(laughs) It’s amazing! Weirdly dirty... (speaking of picking up the hot towel and wiping his face, he looks over his head) Is it clean?
Noriko: No, no!
Onodera: Yes, can't you? That can be difficult.
Noriko: (smiles and picks up the jug) Please! (hands it over)
Onodera: (takes it over) Is it, isn't it pure?
Noriko: Yes!
Onodera: That would be troublesome...

28. Night, Kamakura,
Zhou Ji of the Sogiya family was reading a Western magazine alone.
The sound of the door opening -
Ikiko walked in.
Noriko: I'm back -- the guests are here.
Zhou Ji: Who?
Onodera enters the house.
Onodera: Hey -
Zhou Ji: Phew!
Onodera: I wanted to go back directly, but I met Xiaoji in Ginza.
Zhou Ji: Where did you go this time?
Onodera: Still the Ministry of Education.
Noriko: Dad, (takes gloves from bag) For you.
Zhou Ji: Oh, where did you find this?
Noriko: (Laughing at Onodera) Of course you can't find it at home.
Take out the wooden chip box for the food and put it on the table.
Zhou Ji: Ah, it's from "Doxi River" -- have you been there?
Onodera: I asked Xiaoji to accompany me for a long time today.
Noriko: Uncle, do you want to drink two more cups?
Onodera: That's good.
Zhou Ji: Do you still have wine?
Noriko: Yes.
Onodera: It's hot.
Noriko: Okay.
Said to go.
Zhou Ji: How are you, how much is your erythrocyte sedimentation rate?
Noriko: It's down to fifteen.
Zhou Ji: Yes, that's fine.
Kiko walked away.
Onodera: The body is pretty strong.
Zhou Ji: Hmm.
Onodera: I was recruited to the Navy to work during the war. I was exhausted.
Zhou Ji: And occasionally one day off, I have to go shopping and bring back dozens of pounds of potatoes.
Onodera: It's really hard, so I've worn down my body.
Noriko came with a tray containing chopsticks, wine glasses, gaiwan, small plates, etc.
Zhou Ji: (opens the wood chip box) In Kyoto, everyone is fine, madam...
Onodera: Oh, married a very bad person.
Zhou Ji: What?
Onodera: Don't mention it, Xiaoji regarded him as an impure person.
Zhou Ji: Who?
Onodera: I swear, you say I'm dirty, isn't it, Xiaoji?
Kiko: That's right.
Smiling and walking away, the two laughed heartily.
Zhou Ji: Is Xiao Meizuo okay?
Onodera: Hey, that guy didn't know where he heard it from, saying that marriage is the grave of life, and he swore that he would never marry before the age of twenty-four.
Zhou Ji: Hmph.
Onodera: When she said that, I also felt that it was true, so I had to go with her—how about Xiaoji?
Zhou Ji: Well, it's time to show her some details...
Kiko brings a wine jug.
Zhou Ji: (taking it over) It's not hot enough.
Noriko: Then I'll...
Zhou Ji: Heat the rest a little more——
Noriko: Yes. (stands up and goes out)
Onodera: Is this near the sea?
Zhou Ji: It takes 14 to 15 minutes on foot.
Onodera: Not too close. Is this direction the sea?
Zhou Ji: No, it's that side.
Onodera: Then——Is Hachiman Shrine on this side?
Zhou Ji: No, over there.
Onodera: In which direction is Tokyo?
Zhou Ji: Tokyo is here.
Onodera: Well, this is the east side.
Zhou Ji: No, that is the east side.
Onodera: Oh, was this always the case?
Zhou Ji: Not really.
Onodera: No wonder Lord Lai Chaogong (Note 6) wants to establish a shogunate here. This is a dangerous place.

27. The waves beat on the shore
. This is Qilibin, and you can see the Enoshima Island in the distance.

28. The coastal motorway
, Noriko and Hattori riding a bicycle briskly against the breeze -
Hattori: Okay? Are you not tired?
Kiko: Well, it's alright.

29. Dunes
Leaving two bikes that nobody rides.

30.
Two people sitting on the sand near the dunes.
Noriko: (heartily) So, what kind of person do you think I am?
Hattori: Um...you're not the kind of person who is jealous.
Noriko: (smiles) I am jealous.
Hattori: Really?
Noriko: The salted radishes I cut are always attached and can't be broken.
Hattori: That's the relative relationship between a kitchen knife and a chopping board, but isn't there an organic connection between salted radish and jealousy?
Noriko: Then do you like to eat connected salted radishes -
Hattori: Occasionally eat some salted radishes that are connected together -
Noriko: Really? (smiles)

31. Tokyo, Taguchi's house,
Zhou Ji is here in the dining room. As she spoke, she folded the Japanese dress with the family crest and wrapped it in thick paper.
Masa: Compared with the past, today's young people can change. Let's just say that last night, that daughter-in-law was still a rich girl. The good dishes served were endless, and she even drank.
Zhou Ji: No.
Masa: It's amazing that the lips are so red, eating sashimi, and Gollum is just one bite.
Zhou Ji: Of course I eat it. I haven't eaten it for many days.
Masa: When I got married, I felt very sad. I couldn't even eat a rice ball at the wedding banquet.
Zhou Ji: If only you would eat it now.
Shinsa: Never—but, if you don't see it, you won't know...
Zhou Ji: Of course you will eat it.
Masa: Really?
Zhou Ji: Of course I will.
Masa: Yes. However, it is not enough to eat sashimi.
Zhou Ji: No, I will eat it.
Masa: Really?
Zhou Ji: Of course I will.
Masa: - However, crying and crying is not easy to deal with, so if you walk away carelessly, even if you are a parent, you can raise her for nothing...
Zhou Ji: The times are different, there is no way to do it.
Masa: How is Koki?
Zhou Ji: She will never cry.
Masa: No, I'm talking about a lifetime event - she's completely healed, isn't she?
Zhou Ji: Well, it 's good...Zhou Ji:
She should have been married long ago...
Zhou Ji: Hmm...
Zhensa: How is that person, look——
Zhou Ji: Who is it?
Masa: Your assistant...
Zhou Ji: Oh, Hattori?
Masa: How is that person?
Zhou Ji: Well—it's a good one, but what does Kiko think of him... It doesn't seem like he's picky, it's very natural, and he communicates freely.
Masa: Yeah, that's how young people are today.
Zhou Ji: Really?
Masa: Of course, this kind of thing is not clear, who knows what she is thinking.
Zhou Ji: Really?
Masa: Just ask.
Zhou Ji: Ask who?
Masa: Ask Xiaoji.
Zhou Ji: Ask her what?
Masa: Ask her what she thinks about Hattori.
Zhou Ji: Makes sense... Then I'll ask.
Masa: Well, of course I don't understand if I don't ask.
Zhou Ji: Hmm.
Masa: That's probably what happened.
Zhou Ji: Hmm... (thinking) 32. In the evening, in Kamakura, Zhou Ji came back from

Zeng Gong's house . 33. Zhou Ji came in in the foyer. Zhou Ji: I'm back——





Noriko: You are back. (Looks to be preparing dinner) It's so early today.
Zhou Ji: Hmm.
Said and handed the purse to Noriko.

34. The
food in the dining room is ready.
Kiko came in, Zhou Ji followed behind -
Zhou Ji: Aunt gave us some cucumbers with bad sauce, in a leather bag.
Noriko: Good. (Speaking of taking out Ham Lai from the purse, picking up the postcard on the table) The PEN will hold a meeting on the 28th- (feeding Zhou Ji)
Zhou Ji: (taking over) Oh, this time it will be held at the National Club-
Noriko: Just this Saturday.
Zhou Ji: I know.
Noriko: Mr. Hattori came to our house.
Zhou Ji: (looking at Noriko) When?
Noriko: One or two o'clock in the afternoon - will you eat right away?
Zhou Ji: Good.
Noriko: I went for a ride on a bicycle.
Zhou Ji: (jolly) Did you go with Hattori?
Noriko: It's so relaxing, I went to Qilipa—— After speaking, I
went to the kitchen.
Zhou Ji looked very happy, took off his shirt and suit pants, and walked to the kitchen.

35.
Zhou Ji in the middle corridor came over, met Kiko and came out of the kitchen with a pot.
Zhou Ji: What did Hattori say?
Noriko: I didn't say anything...
Then I walked into the dining room.
Zhou Ji went straight to the bathroom at the end of the corridor. 36. Zhou Ji washes his hands

in the bathroom - Zhou Ji: Noriko, hand towel. Noriko brought a handkerchief. Noriko: Here you are. Handing the handkerchief to Zhou Ji - Zhou Ji: Two people riding a car?






Noriko: Where is it - borrowed, borrowed from the old Qing family.
After saying that, he went to the kitchen and walked into the dining room with the rice bucket.

37.
Noriko put down the rice bucket in the dining room and packed up the clothes that Zhou Ji took off.
Zhou Ji is back.
Noriko helps him put on the kimono.
Zhou Ji: Running out of soap—sleeping belt...
Noriko: Yes. (hands over the belt)
Zhou Ji sat down at the dining table.
Zhou Ji: Today at Qilibin, you had a good time.
Noriko: Hmm—(sitting down opposite Zhou Ji) All the way to Chigasaki.
Zhou Ji: Really?
Ji Zi served the rice, and Zhou Ji scooped the soup by himself.
Noriko: (hands the rice to Zhou Ji) What's the black thing...
Zhou Ji: Okay—(starts to eat) What do you think of Hattori?
Noriko: What's your opinion?
Zhou Ji: Hattori.
Kiko: This guy is pretty good.
Zhou Ji: (continues to eat silently) As a husband, how is he?
Noriko: It must be fine.
Zhou Ji: Okay?
Noriko: People are kind again...
Zhou Ji: That's right... That's right.
Noriko: I like people like that.
Zhou Ji: Hmm—Aunt has an idea...
Kiko: What idea?
Zhou Ji: I want to give you to Hattori.
Kiko almost burst out laughing, she put down the dishes and couldn't help laughing.
Zhou Ji: What's the matter?
Noriko: Tea...Give me tea...
Zhou Ji: (Pour tea) What's the matter?
Noriko: But Mr. Hattori is already marrying his wife, so he has already made an order.
Zhou Ji: -Yeah...
Noriko: A very beautiful and lovely person—first, he is three years younger than me...
Zhou Ji: Yes...
Noriko: I have to talk to my father about this in a few days, and I am familiar with that person too. ——Zhou
Ji: Oh...
Noriko: I'm thinking about what gift to give to congratulate...
Zhou Ji: That's right... Hattori is about to get married...
Noriko: What do you think is a good gift?
Zhou Ji: Hmm...the object has been booked...
they continue to eat.

38. The sidewalks of Ginza
describe the scenery with one or two shots.

39. Cafe
Noriko and Hattori sat face to face with a cheerful look -
Noriko: What do you think?
Hattori: Hmm...
Kiko: What's good?
Hattori: Since it was awarded by the teacher, it is best to have something with a commemorative meaning.
Noriko: No matter how expensive it is, it should not exceed two or three thousand yuan.
Hattori: What is good?
Noriko: Is there anything suitable? -
Hattori: Yes, let me think about it.
Noriko: (Wu Er laughs) Both of you think about it.
Hattori: Okay.
Noriko: That's it...
Hattori: I said, Noriko, would you like to listen to Kishimoto's violin?
Noriko: When?
Hattori: Today, there are tickets.
Noriko: Great.
Hattori took out two tickets to show her.
Noriko: (smiles) Did you buy this for me?
Hattori: Yes.
Noriko: Really?
Hattori: (smiles) Really.
Noriko: Maybe, - but I'm not going, people should be mad at me, (returns the ticket to Hattori)
Hattori: It's alright, let's go.
Noriko: I don't want to.
Hattori: I won't be mad at you.
Noriko: Then let's not go.
Hattori: (smiles) The salted radish is still attached.
Noriko: (heartily) Well, the kitchen knife is dull.

40.
There was a performance in the hallway of the theater. There was no sound in the hall, only the waitress was standing in front of the door.
There is a violin solo in the venue -

41.
Hattori is listening to the violin solo in the venue.
The seat next to it is empty.

42. In the evening, on the sidewalk of Marunouchi (Note 7)
(the picture is accompanied by a violin solo—) Noriko was walking alone. Looking a little lonely...

43. At night, in Kamakura, Zeng Gong's house,
Zhou Ji was reading the evening newspaper alone in the dining room.
The door opened.
Woman's voice: Good evening -
Zhou Ji: Who is it?
Woman's voice: Is the old man at home?
Zhou Ji: It's Xiao Ling.
Woman's Voice: Yes.
Zhou Ji stood up and went

out—— 44.
Aya Kitagawa (27 years old), a classmate of Noriko in the hall, came to visit.
Zhou Ji: Please come up.
Aya: Alright—— Where's Koki?
Zhou Ji: Come back soon, come up.
Continued: Alas.

45.
Zhou Ji walked into the dining room and put on a cushion. Aya enters the house.
Aya: Good evening -
Zhou Ji: Sit here.
Aya: I went to my elder sister's house in Yeshan...
Zhou Ji: Oh--Little Aya, I heard you've been very active recently.
Aya: What do you mean?
Zhou Ji: Don't you mean you are very busy?
Aya: Not too busy either.
Zhou Ji: There are a lot of people looking for you... Typist -
Aya: Not a typist, but a stenographer.
Zhou Ji: Oh, that’s right, sorry—then do you also make English shorthand?
Aya: Do it.
Zhou Ji: It's amazing.
Aya: It's not that great either...
Zhou Ji: No, it's great -- I don't have to worry about pocket money.
Aya: It's okay.
Zhou Ji: After that, what did your parents vote for?
Aya: What's the matter?
Zhou Ji: The matter of getting married—
Aya: Well, right now—I am very comfortable.
Zhou Ji: (smiles) Is it enough to suffer once?
Aya: What? marry?
Zhou Ji: Yes.
Aya: Not really...
Zhou Ji: What's that person's name?
Aya: Who is it?
Zhou Ji: It was the last time—
Aya: Oh, Jian?
Zhou Ji: Yes, Jian Ji-kun--haven't we seen each other since then?
Aya: No, not once.
Zhou Ji: If you meet, Xiaoling, what would you do?
Aya: I glared at him.
Zhou Ji: Do you hate him that much?
Aya: I ran away, I hated him so much.
Zhou Ji: Really?
The door opened.
Noriko's voiceover: I'm back.
Aya: I'm back!
She was eager to stand up, but her legs were numb and she couldn't stand up.
Zhou Ji: What's the matter?
Aya: My legs are numb...
Noriko came in.
Noriko: (happily) Oh, you're here, Aya—(to Zhou Ji) I'm back.
Zhou Ji: I'm back.
Aya: I'm talking to my old man.
Noriko: Are you staying here tonight?
Aya: Good.
Noriko: Go upstairs?
Zhou Ji: Have you eaten yet?
Noriko: Don't eat it. Did Dad eat it?
Zhou Ji: Well, I ate it.
Noriko: Then...
say hello and go out.

46.
Two people go up the stairs.

47.
Two people came upstairs.
Aya: Noriko, why didn't you attend the class reunion a few days ago?
Noriko: Are there many people there?
Aya: There are fourteen or five - "La Traviata" also attended.
Noriko: Did Murase-sensei also participate? Still spitting like that?
Aya: Yes, the spittle stars splashed all over the place and fell into the black tea, making the people around me refuse to drink it. I stayed far away, but I drank it
. Noriko: Is that person here? It's that one—
Aya: Who is it?
Noriko: The one who got married right after graduating from school—
Aya: Ah, Ikegami, right? Come on - that person is cunning, "La Traviata" asked her how many children she had, and she pretended that there were three, but it was four, and she concealed one.
Noriko: There are already four of
them. 7 Aya: That's right - there's the one nicknamed "Ming Taiyu".
Noriko: Ah, is that Shinoda?
Aya: Yes, she resigned from the broadcasting bureau and said she was going to get married.
Noriko: Where did you marry?
Aya: Mikawa Island (Note 8) The first shift -
Noriko: Really?
Aya: Don't you think so?
When the two were laughing happily, the partition fan was opened, and Zhou Ji brought bread and black tea.
Noriko: Oh, thank you...
Zhou Ji: Eat bread and drink black tea.
Aya: Uncle, please excuse me.
Zhou Ji: Nothing—does this work?
Noriko: Oh, I didn't bring the sugar...
Zhou Ji: Oh, no. (Going back to get it)
Noriko: Dad, forget it. I'll get it.
Zhou Ji: Well, then Dad goes to bed first. Aya, good night.
Aya: Good night.
Kiko: Good night.
Zhou Ji: Good night.
Zhou Ji went out.
Noriko: Do ​​you eat bread?
Aya: Stay for a while - what, there's no teaspoon...
Noriko: No - is that person here? Watanabe...
Aya: Oh, Kuro didn't come. That man is like this now - big belly. Seven months...
Noriko: Hey, when did she get married?
Aya: Not married yet.
Noriko: I hate it.
Aya: I can't help it. Everything is divine. God...the only ones who haven't gotten married are you and Guangchuan.
Noriko: (carelessly) Really?
Aya: When are you getting married?
Noriko: Not marrying.
Aya: You should get married soon.
Noriko: No.
Aya: Marry it, marry it.
Noriko: What are you talking about, you are not qualified to say such things.
Aya: Yes, very qualified.
Noriko: No, not qualified! You are divorced!
Aya: Yes, qualified! Only dropped a point, next time I have to play a good ball.
Noriko: Do ​​you still want to play a good game?
Aya: Of course. The first time was not picking the right ball. Will play well next time. Get married soon!
Noriko: ...(laughs in surprise)
Aya: What are you laughing at! I'm speaking honestly.
Noriko: Won't you eat some bread?
Aya: Bread, I'll eat it later.
Noriko: I'm hungry...
Aya: I deserve it!
Noriko: Then, I will eat it myself. (speaking and standing up)
Aya: (hurriedly) To be honest, I want to eat it too.
Noriko: I'll do it. (walking away)
Aya: Is there jam?
Noriko: Yes.
Aya: Get some.
Noriko: Actually there are.
Aya: Oh.
Kiko went out.

48. The room under the stairs was
dark. Noriko walked down the stairs, turned on the light, and tiptoed to the kitchen.
In the empty room, the clock struck twelve.

49. Tokyo, in ruins
Children play triangle softball on the homestead (Note 9).

50. Taguchi's house, the children's room
Shinsa's son Katsuyoshi (nicknamed Xiao Katsuer, 12 years old) was unhappy for some reason and smeared oil on his gloves.
Ji Shou accompanied him.
Noriko: Xiaoshenger...
Shengyi: ... (ignoring)
Noriko: Xiaoshenger, why don't you play softball? in argument?
Shengyi: ... (still frowning)
Noriko: Why are you angry?
Shengyi: What about enamel paint?
Noriko: Where is the enamel paint?
Victory: The ball holds.
Kiko saw that Shengyi had put the varnished bat on the table to dry.
Noriko: Ah, you painted the bat red.
Shengyi: (roughly) You don't care!
Noriko: Oops, there's enamel paint all over the hallway, mom is going to be mad at you!
Shengyi: You're already mad at me!
Noriko: Are you crying?
Shengyi: I didn't cry! Go away, what are you doing with people!
Noriko: What, Xiao Shenger! No wonder you didn't cry!
Shengyi (suddenly stretches out his oiled gloves) rubbing against you, go away, what are you doing with people!
Noriko hurriedly got out of the way, when the partition fan opened, and Masa stuck her head in.
Masa: Xiaoji -
Noriko: (turning back) Has the guest left?
Masa: I'm leaving. Come on.

51. In the foyer
Miwa Akiko stands in the foyer.
Masa and Noriko came over.
Masa: This is Noriko, the daughter of Zeng Gong. This is Aunt Miwa-
Kiko: ... (bows gracefully)
Akiko: I'm Miwa, I often go to Kitakura...
Koriko: Yes... (nodding)
Akiko: (Going to Shinsa again ) has caused you a lot of trouble -
Masa: Where is it?
Akiko: (to Noriko) Well then, bye.
Noriko: Yes...
Akiko: Excuse me.
Masa: Wait a minute.
Qiu Shou went out.
Masa: Xiaoji, come here.
She took the lead and walked to the back room——

52. Dining room
Masa and Noriko entered.
Masa: Just sit there for a while.
Noriko: (sits down) Aunt, are you okay?
Masa: Well, it's time for you to get married...
Noriko: That thing? Forget it, aunt.
Said to stand up.
Masa: Why not, just sit down.
Noriko: --? (sits down again)
Masa: To be honest, there is a very suitable person, can you meet me?
Noriko: ...
Masa: This person's surname is Satake, a science graduate from the University of Tokyo, Iyo (Note 10) came from an aristocratic family in Matsuyama, and now works for Nitto Kasei Company in Marunouchi. His father had also been a director of that company before the war. Thirty-four years old this year, just right for you, and has a good reputation in the company. How about it?
Noriko: ...
Masa: Yes, what's it called, the American one...
Noriko: --?
Masa: In the softball movie that was aired a while ago, that actor...
Noriko: Jali Cooper?
Masa: Yes, yes, it's Cooper, like that guy, with the exact same lips.
Noriko: ...(laughs)
Masa: (covers her forehead with her hands) It doesn't look like this...
Noriko giggled.
Masa: How about it, let's meet? What a talent.
Noriko: ...
Masa: How's it going?
Noriko: I don't want to get married yet.
Masa: You don't want to, why?
Noriko: Why... I was in a dilemma as soon as I got married.
Masa: Who?
Noriko: Dad, I'm used to it, it's nothing, don't look at him like this. Weird temper. If I go, Dad must be in trouble.
Saying that, he stood up and walked to the porch.
Masa: There's no way it can be difficult.
Noriko: (sitting on a chair in the porch) I know best about Dad.
Masa: But, my father is my father, what do you do?
Noriko: I don't like that.
Masa: So, you won't be able to get married for the rest of your life?
Noriko: That's okay.
They stopped talking.
Masa: - Xiaoji, how did you see that aunt Mirin just now...
Noriko: -?
Masa: Is it suitable for Dad?
Noriko: What is appropriate or not?
Masa: If you leave, Dad will be in trouble...
Noriko: (staring at Masa)——?
Masa: (continues) I have to find someone anyway, I don't know how that one is... Come here and sit here.
Kiko got up and walked over.
Masa: That one used to be the wife of a respectable family, but her husband died and there was no way to do it, so she had a very desolate life. what do you think? ——She's very competent and has a good taste...
Noriko: (seriously) Does my father know about this?
Masa: I mentioned it a few days ago...
Noriko: What did Dad say?
Masa: He hummed while listening, wiping his pipe, but he didn't seem unwilling.
Noriko: (suddenly sullen) If that's the case, there's no need to ask me.
Masa: However, I would like to ask what you think... What do you think?
Noriko: (coldly) As long as Dad thinks it's good, that's fine.

53. Kamakura, afternoon, road next to the railway
Noriko thought blankly and walked back.
The ascending tram rumbled past the railway.

54.
Noriko in front of the Zeng Gong family came back, opened the door and walked in.

55. At home,
Zhou Ji took a bath and cut his nails on the porch.
Noriko entered the room silently.
Zhou Ji: You're back, how is your aunt?
Noriko: (coldly) It's nothing...
Zhou Ji: The bath water was boiled, and it's just right now.
Noriko didn't answer and went into the dining room.
Zhou Ji saw Noriko's expression, worried, got up, and walked in.

56.
Noriko in the dining room is thinking about something in front of the brazier.
Zhou Ji: Hello...
Noriko: (turning back, indifferently) What's the matter?
Zhou Ji: What is your aunt looking for you?
Noriko: ...
Zhou Ji: What's the matter?
Noriko: ...
Zhou Ji: What happened?
Kiko didn't answer, she stood up abruptly and walked out.
Zhou Ji: Where are you going? Hello!
Noriko: (coldly) Shopping...
After that, go out.
Zhou Ji looked at her in confusion. 57. Noriko

in front of the Zeng Gong family walked out with a basket. Weakly walking while thinking about his thoughts. 58. On a bright morning, Kamakura, a neighbor of the fields in front of the bamboo forest, Kiyozo Hayashi (47), was working in the field. -- Yingsheng -- 59. Zeng Gongjiaqing 's wife, A Fan (44 years old), sews rags by the porch. The sound of the door opening.










Man's voiceover: Is anyone home... Is anyone home...
Ah Fan stood up and walked.

60. Afan
greeted him in the hall, and Hattori was standing there.
Ah Fan: Oh, I'm not at home today, I went out early in the morning.
Hattori: Oh, yeah.
Fan: I said that I was going to see Noh (Note 11), but the two of you are going out.
Hattori: I see. Then, when they come back, please give it to them——
speaking, take out the wedding gift from the bag, add a photo, and give it to Fan.
Ah Fan: Oh, alright, it will be delivered.
Hattori: Please tell me, I'm here to thank you.
Ah Fan: Yes, it's not a coincidence.
Hattori: It's nothing, then—Ichi-
Fan: Excuse me.
Hattori: Farewell.
Ah Fan walked back with something.

61. Japanese-style living room
Ah Fan came in, put things on the table, and picked up the attached photo.
It's Hattori's wedding photo.
At this time, Qing Zuo came to the courtyard.
Kiyotaka: I'm going to chop some wood.
Ah Fan: Hey - come and see, this.
Show photo.
Qing Zuo leaned over to the porch to watch.
Kiyozo: This is Hattori.
Fan: I thought he would be Noriko's husband.
Kiyotaka: I thought so too.
Ah Fan: The photo is really good. It's a natural couple, and the bride is very beautiful.
Qingzao: Hmm.
The two of them could see God.

62. Noh Theater
Zhou Ji and Noriko are watching Noh - the sound of the big drum and the small drum...
Zhou Ji looked at the manual with the lyrics printed on it, and suddenly looked over there and said hello to someone.
Noriko noticed and looked over there.
Miwa Akiko sat on the seat on the other side.
Noriko greeted her too.
Qiuzi returned the salute dignifiedly.
Zhou Ji was still suspicious of reading the manual and the stage, but Kiko was concerned about the relationship between her father and Qiuzi, and she couldn't help but look at Qiuzi from time to time. The beautiful Qiuzi watched the stage intently. The father stopped looking at Qiuzi, and Qiuzi stopped looking at his father, but Noriko seemed to be always in a state of unease.
Noriko felt increasingly unhappy.
On the stage, the accompaniment began, and Noh continued to perform.

63. On the way home (a secluded residential street that was devastated during the war)
Zhou Ji and Kiko came over.
Noriko's unhappiness in the theater has not disappeared.
Zhou Ji: (relaxedly) Today's Noh performance was really good...
Kiko: ...
Zhou Ji: How about having a meal at "Dakigawa" and then going home?
Noriko: ...
Zhou Ji: What should I do?
Noriko: (coldly and simply) I have to do something by the way.
Zhou Ji: (lightly) Where are you going?
Noriko: (unhappy) Just leave it alone.
Zhou Ji: (I noticed that Noriko was in a bad mood) Are you coming back late?
Noriko: (coldly) I don't know.
After speaking, Noriko trotted across the road diagonally to the opposite street.
Zhou Ji couldn't help looking at her with a sullen face.

64. Across the road,
Noriko was still taking steps with a heavy heart.

65. On this side of the road,
Zhou Jiyao looked at Noriko's figure and walked slowly.

66. The
setting sun shines on a corner of the house——


67. Noriko , the living room of Beichuan Mansion, looked at the courtyard through the window and stood blankly. The back looks strangely lonely.
On the lawn of the courtyard, a puppy was jumping around alone.
After a while, Noriko went back to the chair listlessly and sat down.
Aya walked in excitedly.
Aya: Sorry to keep you waiting.
Noriko: It's nothing...
Slow: I can't leave my hands for a while. I'm making a flower cake. Put a little more vanilla. But it's delicious—(speaking, taking off her apron) Shall we go to the room over there?
Noriko: (Vaguely) Hmm...
Continued: Let's go! (pulls Noriko up) Your hands are so cold.
Aya took the lead out of the room.
Aya: Awen! (calling to the maid, and speaking to the maid at the door) Bring the cake you just made to that room—and then
throw the apron over the maid, and push Noriko's back.
The clock of the Westminster brand struck a sweet sound...

68. The small and elegant Western-style room
has black tea and flower cakes on the table.
Noriko and Aya were sitting on chairs by the window.
Aya: Why did you have such a plan?
Noriko: (brooding)...
Aya: Say, why?
Noriko: (mentally dejected) I don't know why...
Seeing Noriko's appearance, Aya stood up and took the flower cake on the table.
Aya: Aren't you going to eat?
Noriko: Tell you, is it difficult to learn?
Aya: What?
Noriko: I want to be a stenographer.
Aya: It’s not too difficult to learn, even I can do it—hmm, don’t you want to eat? It's delicious—(hands the flower cake to Noriko) But, you just started learning this right now, what are your plans? - Tell me, what are your plans?
Noriko: I just started learning this a while ago, which just means that I have no plans...
Aya: Since I have no plans, there is no need. (Eating a flower cake) If it wasn't for Jian's wickedness, I wouldn't be in this line of work. Because of being divorced and not looking good, I started doing this. You, don't you have to get married happily!
Noriko: I don't want to hear that!
Aya: I don't want to hear it, I have to teach you too!
Noriko: I don't want to learn.
Aya: You just get married for the sake of getting married!
After listening to the selection, Noriko angrily slammed the plate of cake that she had just received.
Aya: Don't you want to eat?
Noriko: I don't want to eat it!
Aya: Eat it!
Noriko: I can't eat it!
Aya: It's delicious!
Noriko: No appetite!
Aya: That's it! I made it, eat it!
Noriko: I don't want to eat it!
Aya: Eat it! Gotta force you to eat!
Noriko: I don't want to eat it!
Aya: Hysterical! Even if you don't want to eat it!
Noriko: (The words cannot be said in my throat)...
Aya: So you should get married soon.
Noriko stood up silently, reaching for her handbag.
Aya: Where are you going?
Noriko: Go home.
Aya: Go home? Are you really going home?
Noriko: ... (going out)
Aya: Are you going to stay here? Just stay.
chase it out. There was only flower cake left in the house.

69. At night, in Kamakura,
Zhou Ji, in the dining room of Zeng Gong's family, was looking up information on the low-foot dining table.

70.
Noriko in the hall came back listlessly.

71. Dining Room
- Kiko comes in.
Zhou Ji: (Continue to check the information) Come back!
Noriko: (coldly) Back...
Zhou Ji: Where are you going?
Noriko: Aya's house.
After answering this, you will have to go to another room.
Zhou Ji: Hello, my aunt has a letter.
Noriko: --?
Zhou Ji: Saying that you go on Saturday, that is the day after tomorrow...
Noriko left without saying a word.
Zhou Ji watched her off and began to check the information again.
At this time, Kiko came out again.
Zhou Ji: (while continuing to check the information) The general situation has been heard when you went there a few days ago, right?
Noriko: ...
Zhou Ji: Let's meet, that person will come too. (Speaking and stuffing her with the quick letter from the dinner table)
Noriko: Can't you refuse this?
Zhou Ji: Just meet once. If you don’t want to, it’s not too late to refuse after meeting.
Noriko didn't answer, and walked away again without saying a word.
Zhou Ji: Kiko --
Kiko: --?
Zhou Ji: You sit down first.
Noriko came back with a sullen face and sat down.
Zhou Ji: Satake, you heard from your aunt, right? ——I have seen it too, and it is dignified and graceful. I think if you find such a person, you probably won't be dissatisfied. Anyway, let's meet the day after tomorrow.
Noriko: ...
Zhou Ji: You can't go on like this, sooner or later you'll have to get married. I think it's time...
Noriko:...
Zhou Ji: Well, my aunt is also very concerned about this. alright--?
Noriko: But, I...
Zhou Ji: Huh?
Noriko: I would like to be with my father like this...
Zhou Ji: That can't be done.
Noriko: ...
Zhou Ji: Of course, Dad would love to keep you by his side, everything is convenient, but...
Noriko: That's why I'm like this...
Zhou Ji: No, how can it be done. Dad only cares about his own convenience, relies too much on you, and has been reluctant to let you go... I feel sorry for you in my heart.
Noriko: ...
Zhou Ji: If you don't get married again, Dad will be embarrassed.
Noriko: But what if I leave, Dad?
Zhou Ji: Dad is nothing.
Noriko: Nothing?
Zhou Ji: There is always a way.
Noriko: That's why I can't go.
Zhou Ji: Why?
Noriko: Dad must be so-so, with shirts and stiff collars, and he won't change them if they get dirty. Be sure not to shave in the morning.
Zhou Ji: (smiling bitterly) The beard has to be shaved.
Noriko: But if I don't clean up for you, the table is always in a mess. And it will definitely be the same as when I was not at home and you lived on your own, and I would eat glutinous rice every day. I know all too well the difficulties you will encounter.
Zhou Ji: Well...but, what if I figured out a way to keep you from thinking about that kind of thing? Suppose someone takes care of Dad...
Noriko: Who is it?
Zhou Ji: I mean to make an analogy...
Kiko: Then, my father is like Uncle Onodera...
Zhou Ji: (Vaguely) Hmm...
Kiko: Marry a wife?
Zhou Ji: Hmm...
Kiko: (more and more sharply) Marry a wife?
Zhou Ji: Hmm.
Noriko: Then, is that the one I saw today?
Zhou Ji: Hmm.
Noriko: Have you ordered yet?
Zhou Ji: Hmm.
Noriko: Really? ……it is true?
Zhou Ji: Hmm.
Noriko: ... (can't help it anymore)
She suddenly stood up and rushed out like running away.

72. The stairs
Noriko ran up the stairs.

73. On the second floor
, Noriko ran upstairs in one breath, then slowed down when she went upstairs, sat down on the chair, and meditated. After a short time, there was the sound of Zhou Ji's footsteps climbing the stairs.
Noriko: (notices her father coming) Dad, don't come!
Zhou Ji stood at the threshold and stared...
Kiko: Go down! ... go down!
Zhou Ji walked over quietly.
Zhou Ji: Well, let's go there the day after tomorrow anyway.
Kiko: ...
Zhou Ji: Everyone is worrying about you...
Kiko: ...
Zhou Ji: Okay? Will you go? ——I beg you...
Kiko:...
Zhou Ji went out quietly, suddenly raised his head and looked at the night sky through the window above the stairs——
Zhou Ji: Ah, tomorrow will be fine weather again...
Mumbling to himself Go downstairs.
When Noriko listened to her father's footsteps, she felt sad in her heart, she covered her face with both hands, and wept secretly. 74. In Kamakura, Zhou Ji and Zhensa were walking in the

courtyard of Hachiman Shrine and came to the vicinity of the front hall. Masa: What did Xiaoji say? Zhou Ji: I didn't say anything. Masa: I didn't say anything, it's been a week since we met... (speaking, pauses) It's not okay not to answer people. Zhou Ji: Well... Having said that, but the questioning is too hasty, and it is difficult for her to make trouble. Masa: The other party felt very happy and proactive. I think, like this kind of person, Xiaoji has nothing to fault...






Zhou Ji: Well...
Zhou Ji and Zhensa happened to see it by chance, and the photo studio they faced was taking pictures of young men and women who seemed to be visiting from other places.
They watched and walked.
Masa: Why did Xiaoji go to Tokyo again today? Brother, you are too calm...
Zhou Ji:...
Masa: You have to hear back what you say today...What time does Xiaoji say that he will be back?
Zhou Ji: Ah...
At this moment, Shinsa suddenly took small steps to the side and picked up something.
Masa: Brother, I carried a purse...
She came back and opened the purse to see.
Masa: Good luck, this thing will go well. (speaking and putting his wallet in his arms)
Zhou Ji: Won't you hand it over to the police station?
Masa: Of course I have to pay, but how auspicious it is. (speaks, pats his chest) Let's go!
Zhensha then hurried forward and climbed the stone steps.
Zhou Ji followed behind and went up calmly. Shinsa turned around and waved in the middle of the road, saw a policeman passing by, and hurried up the stairs again.

75. Tokyo, Kitagawa Mansion, Western-style room
Noriko came to talk with Aya.
Aya: Humph, what kind of person is he?
Noriko: ...
Aya: What type?
Noriko: ...
Aya: Are you fat?
Noriko: No.
Aya: So, is it a skinny monkey?
Noriko: No.
Aya: Then, what is it like?
Noriko: It is said that he was a basketball player when he was a student...
Aya: Humph—— Pretty handsome, right?
Noriko: ...(laughs)
Aya: What kind of person are you?
Noriko: Aunt says she looks like Jali Cooper...
Aya: That's amazing.
Noriko: But, I think he looks like an electrician who came to my house.
Aya: Does that electrician look like Cooper?
Noriko: Well, very similar.
Aya: Then, isn't that person like Cooper? Really!
Aya stabbed Kiko's shoulder hard, walked to the table next to her, and poured black tea while talking.
Aya: ...But, it's already amazing for you, so I went to see each other. ...isn't that nice...nothing to think about, just go for it.
While talking, he brought the black tea——
Aya: This year! Such a person is not easy to find wow, there is nothing to be picky about.
Noriko: - But, it's annoying...
Aya: What's annoying?
Noriko: Seeing each other or something...
Aya: Don't be dissatisfied. If you don't see each other, how can you get married!
Noriko: But...
Aya: Isn't that the case! Then, if you fancy someone, do you dare to come forward and propose marriage yourself? How dare you! You're just blushing and wiggling, aren't you?
Noriko: That's true...
Aya: It's good to see people like you - I have the guts, but look at how bad it turned out!
Noriko: ...
Aya: Generally speaking, men are hard to expect, but they are cunning. Before getting married, Jing said good things, and Jing let people see the advantages, but after getting married, they revealed very annoying shortcomings. What kind of love and marriage is simply unreliable.
Noriko: Maybe so...
Aya: No, it's all the same. Might as well get married. If not, get a divorce.
Noriko: ...(laughs)
Aya: Don't care, just give it a smack. Anyway, marry him and try, smiling at him. So the other party will definitely fall in love with you, and you let him be obedient to you.
Noriko: How can that be done.
Aya: Yes, that's how it is. Do you think I'm joking?
Noriko: Really... (smiles)
Aya: Yes, you just have to smile like this!
Noriko: Oh -
Aya: Try it, it will be successful.

76. At night, in Kamakura,
Zhou Ji and Zhensa, the dining room of Zeng Gong's house -
Masa: Xiaoji is back so late...
Zhou Ji: Well...
Masa: I'll come back another day.
Zhou Ji: Just wait and see. Will be back on this tram.
Masa: Yes...
Zhou Ji: It would be nice to give an affirmative answer.
Masa: It doesn't matter. Xiaoji liked it.
Zhou Ji: Really?
Masa: She's ashamed. Take the current girl for example, that child can be old-fashioned.
Zhou Ji: Really? meet.
Masa: Is Koki muttering about trivial matters that are not worth worrying about?
Zhou Ji: What's the matter?
Masa: Satake's name.
Zhou Ji: Is it the name of Satake Kumataro?
Masa: Well, Kumataro...
Zhou Ji: Isn't it nice to be called Kumataro? Brave... you're old-fashioned, she doesn't mind this kind of thing.
Masa: But, what is it called Kumantaro, here (pointing to the chest) seems to be furry. Young people care about this kind of thing. And it was Xiao Ji who married in the past, right? Then what shall I call him? Calling him Bear Taro is like calling him a bandit. Calling him Axiong is like calling him a vegetable shop clerk, but he can't be called Xiao Xiong!
Zhou Ji: Yes, but I have to find a way to address him.
Masa: No, so I want to call him Brother Xiong...
Zhou Ji: Brother Xiong?
Masa: Um, how's it going?
The sound of the door opening.
Masa: (suddenly lowers her voice nervously) Hey, I'm back!
Noriko's voice-over: I'm back...Masa
: (quietly) I'm here! (corrects his posture)
Noriko came in.
Noriko: (coldly) I'm back.
Zhou Ji: I'm back.
Masa: I'm back.
Noriko silently went straight up to the second floor,
Masa: (watching, holding her breath) I don't know how?
Zhou Ji: Hmm...
Masa: I'll ask. (stands up)
Zhou Ji: Hello.
Masa: Do what?
Zhou Ji: Ask politely.
Masa: (comprehend) Don't worry.

77. Masa
went up the stairs nervously.

78. Upstairs
, Noriko is taking off her coat.
Real yarn comes up.
Masa: Xiaoji, I'm back...
Noriko: I just came back.
Masa: I want to ask, what is the answer to that day—
Noriko picked up the coat she took off and walked to one side—Masha
followed behind.
Masa: How's it going? ……Have you decided yet?
Noriko didn't answer, went to the chair, sat down, and took off her socks.
Masa followed and sat down.
Masa: I think it's really a good marriage. ... what do you say?
As she spoke, Maya looked worriedly at Noriko's expression.
Noriko didn't answer, took the socks she took off, stood up again and walked away.
Masa stood up again and followed behind.
Masa: You say, how is it? Can I go and see it? 7 You say, how is it?
Noriko: (coldly) Okay...
Masa: (showing excitement) Will you go?
Noriko: Alright...
Masa: (immediately happy) Is that right? Really? Ken go, huh?
Noriko: (nodding)...
Masa: Thank you! I'll call back there tomorrow! alright? Hey, great, great, now you can rest assured.
Saying that, he hurried out of the house.

79. Staircase
Masa hurried downstairs.

80. Zhensha
comes in in the dining room.
Zhou Ji: (looking at her coming in) How about...?
Masa: Say yes to go! Unsurprisingly.
Zhou Ji: Yes, that's great!
Masa: Thankfully I waited for her for a while. (Speaking, packing up the things around him, preparing to go back) Then, brother, I'm taking my leave. Oh, so good, so good.
Go to the foyer. Zhou Ji also stood up and followed.
Masa: I want to call the other party right away.
Zhou Ji: Good, hard work.

81. Zhensha
is wearing a coat in the hall...
Zhensha: It's still too late, it's 9:35...
Zhou Ji: Ah, it's better to hurry up.
Masa: Yes... that way I'm completely relieved. I can sleep soundly from tonight. I'll be back in a few days to discuss the date or something. Brother, please stop by me too.
Zhou Ji: Okay, I'll go.
Saying that, he walked into the hall.
Masa: It's all good luck from picking up that purse.
Zhou Ji: Yes, you go to the police station.
Masa: That's right, I will pay. Then the door will not be closed, goodbye.
Zhou Ji: Okay, thank you, be careful.
Masa: Hmm.
Go back in a hurry.
Zhou Ji walked into the hall and locked the door.

82. In the dining room
, a stone fell to the ground in Zhou Ji's heart, and he returned to the house. At first glance, Noriko is also here.
Zhou Ji: My aunt just left.
Noriko: (coldly) Hmm...
Zhou Ji: She's very happy.
Kiko: ... (sits down in front of the brazier)
Zhou Ji: Answer like that, okay...
Kiko: okay... (can't get up)
Zhou Ji: Didn't you just decide it out of nowhere?
Noriko: (coldly) Hmm...
Zhou Ji: Didn't you go there reluctantly?
Noriko: (angrily) No.
Zhou Ji: Really? That's fine...
Kiko suddenly stood up and walked out.
Zhou Ji watched her - pondered.

83.
At dawn in Kyoto in late spring, the tower in Higashiyama --

84. Zhou Ji, who has just arrived in the hotel bathroom
, is washing his hands, and Kiko is washing his hands.
Zhou Ji: In the train last night, did you sleep well?
Noriko: Hey...
Zhou Ji: Dad slept well too. When I woke up, I had reached the iron bridge of Seta.
Noriko: Me too, I don't know anything about going from Nagoya to Maibara.

85. In the upstairs room
there are two people's bags and so on.
Onodera is waiting. Zhou Ji and Kiko are back.
Zhou Ji: I made you wait... Now it's refreshing.
Onodera: Are you tired, Koki...?
Noriko: No, not so tired... (goes to the dressing table)
Onodera: Really... (to Zhou Ji) It's great...
Zhou Ji: Well, Noriko suddenly decided to get married...
Onodera: Oh.
Zhou Ji: So in order to say goodbye to everyone, I went out for a trip.
Onodera: Ah, that's a big joy, that's great—(looks back at Noriko) Congratulations, Xiaoji. Hello, Xiaoji, how is my uncle, how is it compared to my uncle?
Zhou Ji: Of course there is no comparison.
Onodera: Who is good?
Noriko: Of course, uncle is pretty.
Onodera: Really, really? Xiaoji's guest please... (to Zhou Ji) How is it, today's noon——?
Zhou Ji: Hmm.
Onodera: How about going to the "Laoping Pavilion"?
Zhou Ji: Okay.
Onodera: (to Noriko) Misako also wants to meet with Noriko.
Noriko: (jolly) Really? I want to see her too.
Onodera: But, the impure person also came.
Noriko: Oops...
Onodera: Okay?
Noriko stood up with a confused smile.

86. Higashiyama seen from the second floor of the hotel

87. Kiyomizu Temple

88. Kiyomizu Temple's stage
Zhou Ji and Onodera's step-wife Kiku (38 years old) - a little away, Onodera, Noriko and Misako (21 years old) lean on the railing to enjoy the scenery.
Chrysanthemum was serene and beautiful, and at a glance she could tell she was a good wife.
Zhou Ji: (to Ju) Kyoto is so nice and peaceful...
Ju: Yes...
Zhou Ji: There is no such place in Tokyo, it's just ruins...
Ju: Do you often come to Kyoto?
Zhou Ji: Where, I haven't been here for several years... It's the first time I've been here since the war.
Chrysanthemum: Well, yes.
The other people were also talking.
Onodera: Xiaoji, how about that impure...
Noriko: (looks at him in surprise) Uncle is really bad--(faces up)
Onodera: (smiles) Tell me what you think!
Noriko: ... (turns her face to the side, making a serious look)
Misako: Dad, what's not pure?
Onodera: Huh? It's just not clean, isn't it, Xiaoji?
Kiko was embarrassed, hit Onodera lightly, left, walked to the side, and looked at the scenery solemnly. She secretly looked back and saw Onodera smiling at her and waving again and again.
Noriko shook her head and looked at the scenery with a straight face.
——The stage of Kiyomizu-dera Temple is quiet. 89. The tap

in the hotel bathroom (at night) was dripping drop by drop. 90. The bedding in the room has been laid, Zhou Ji put on his pajamas, sat cross-legged on it, and stroked his knees. Noriko was also ready to go to bed, sitting on the futon. Zhou Ji: ... I walked a lot today - aren't you tired? Noriko: (thoughtfully) I'm not tired... Zhou Ji: When I went to Gaotai Temple last time, Huzhizi was in full bloom, very beautiful... What are your plans for tomorrow? Noriko: Misako wants me to come find her at ten o'clock... Zhou Ji: Where are you going? Otherwise, go to the museum to see it. Noriko: Okay... Zhou Ji: Go to sleep. Noriko: Hmm... turn out the lights? Zhou Ji: Good. Noriko stood up and turned off the lights. The room was dark, with bamboo shadows on the window. Zhou Ji got into bed. Noriko also lay down. Noriko: Tell you... Zhou Ji: What's the matter? Noriko: I don't understand the situation, I said some ugly things to Uncle Onodera... Zhou Ji: What did you say-?



















Noriko:...Auntie is a very good person, she is a good match for my uncle...I really shouldn't say she is impure...
Zhou Ji: That kind of thing is nothing...
Kiko: My words are too rash...
Zhou Ji : He wouldn't mind.
Noriko: Really? ...
Zhou Ji: It's okay, it's okay.
Noriko stopped talking, stared at the ceiling, and continued to think about her thoughts...
Noriko: ...Hey, Dad...Dad's business, I was very reluctant to come.
Zhou Ji did not answer.
When Kiko looked, Zhou Ji was already asleep.
Noriko was still staring at the ceiling, thoughtful.
Zhou Ji snored softly.

9l. Long'an Temple,
the stone courtyard "Huzidu" (Note 13) built by the abbot's front yard Ami (Note 12).
Zhou Ji and Onodera were resting on the abbot's porch.
Onodera: ... You are really willing to let Xiaoji get married.
Zhou Ji: Well... (heartbroken)
Onodera: That child will definitely be a good wife.
Zhou Ji: Hmm... If you want to have children, it's better to be a boy, and a girl is no good—it's easy to raise up, and then you have to get married again...
Onodera: Well...
Zhou Ji: When I'm not married, I'm worried that I won't be able to get married... Once I'm going to get married, but I don't feel like it...
Onodera: There's no way, we married a girl who was raised by others.
Zhou Ji: That’s true— he was
talking and laughing, but there was a sense of loneliness in his laughter.
- The scene of the stone garden.

92. The stone lanterns in the hotel's courtyard
were lit with lights for lighting...

93. At night, in the room
Noriko put things into the bag, Zhou Ji was looking at postcards and pictures, probably bought by Noriko.
Noriko: Dad, pass that to me.
Zhou Ji: What do you want? (hands one of the items next to Noriko) It's so fast, I feel like I've just arrived, and I'll be leaving in a blink of an eye.
Noriko: (nodding) Very enjoyable in Kyoto...
Zhou Ji: Well, it's a worthwhile trip - people's desires are endless, I really want to go to Nara to play for a day.
Noriko: No...
Zhou Ji: (hands the postcard picture to Noriko) Hey, this is you.
Noriko took it and put it in her bag.
Zhou Ji: (slowly packs up the things he carries with him) I knew this before, so I should take you on a tour around the world. This is the last time I go out with my father.
Noriko:...(I was loading luggage, and suddenly stopped)
Zhou Ji: After you go back this time, you should be busy—Aunt may be waiting...
Noriko:...(lowers her head)
Zhou Ji: Tomorrow Take the express and hopefully find a seat.
Noriko: ...
Zhou Ji: Hey, I didn't take you anywhere. But in the future, you can ask Satake-kun to take you around—let him love you more—(suddenly notices Noriko’s expression) What’s the matter?
Noriko: ...
Zhou Ji: What about my colleague?
Noriko: I...
Zhou Ji: Huh?
Noriko: I would like to be with my father like this...
Zhou Ji:...?
Noriko: I don't want to go anywhere. As long as I can be with my dad like this. That way I'm quite happy. I think, even if you get married, you can't be happier than you are now - just as it is now...
Zhou Ji: But, you said something like this...
Noriko: No, it doesn't matter. It doesn't matter if Dad has a wife. I still want to stay with my dad. Because I like my dad. I couldn't be happier to be with my dad like this... Ah, Dad, please, just let me be like this... I don't think I'll be happier after getting married...
Zhou Ji: But, that's not Right, it's not like that.
Noriko: ...?
Zhou Ji: - Dad is fifty-six years old. Dad's life is almost over. But you are just getting started. Start a new life from now on. In other words, together with Satake-kun, two people will create. That is irrelevant to my father, and that is the historical law of human life.
Noriko: ...
Zhou Ji: Of course, marriage may not be happy at the beginning. Some people think that they can suddenly become happy when they get married, but this kind of thinking is wrong. Happiness does not come by waiting, but is created by oneself. Marriage itself is not happiness. ——New couples create a new life, and there will be happiness in the process. Only in this way can they become a real couple. - Your mother wa

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  • Antone 2022-04-22 07:01:54

    It can only be said that it is Ozu's style. Seeing a certain celebrity shouting "Naruse Naruse" madly, an evil coursing suddenly rose in his heart. For example, in the short comment, "a light and meaningful sadness, a restrained and restrained long shot", the details of life, the love for my father, I guess it is difficult to understand. Sometimes I cry when I listen to Wild World, but unfortunately that feeling is always false.

  • Guadalupe 2022-03-19 09:01:10

    Movie worth watching. At the beginning, a staff member called: Aoki fart?

Late Spring quotes

  • Shukichi Somiya: Just be happy. You'll try, won't you?

  • Shôichi Hattori: It was raining a bit last night. I was worried.

    Shukichi Somiya: Fortunately the weather cleared.