Beautiful Days Page #3

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I can't tell if he likes her or not.

Oh, don't tell him that either.

This is our last sake.

- I've had enough.

- Don't say that.

Kikuko, Mom wants to see you.

I'll go see her then.

Hey.

Don't worry about

whatever Mom tells you.

- What is it?

- Nothing.

She's venting. Thanks to you.

Let's go somewhere.

Why all of a sudden?

Dad just came home.

Did he say something to you?

Yeah, Dad laughed it off.

But Mom won't let it go.

You may be right.

But your argument is that of someone

who's not hurting for money.

So I don't understand.

I hear you.

That's why I need to see you or Nakao

when something like this happens.

Speaking of Nakao,

we haven't seen him for a while.

He's changed.

He's different now.

He's been avoiding us lately.

Let's all get together.

Just like in the good old days.

Sounds good.

We should pay a visit

to Tokioka's grave.

His grandma would love that.

I wonder if Nakao would join us.

He'll come. I'll bring him.

- Bring Sakurako, too.

- Sure.

Speaking of Sakurako,

how are you two doing?

I'm not sure.

- Singing the blues.

- Huh?

Where did that come from?

It's nothing.

You're the only one who's free

to do whatever you want.

I envy you.

- Really?

- Of course.

I would've quit the factory

if I had only myself to worry about.

Why quit?

There's a guy I can't stand.

I see.

I don't know what it is

but whenever I see you,

I feel re-energized.

Let's sing tonight.

Even a strong green reed

Can lose its hold

when the wind blows

A single stalk of wheat

May fall down one day

Risking one's life...

Sounds like they're enjoying themselves.

I envy that kind of male camaraderie.

If he can sing out loud even

after quitting his job, he'll be fine.

Even a strong green reed

Can lose its hold

when the wind blows

Hello, there.

Oh, thank you

for your help the other day.

Don't thank me. I hope

you weren't in any pain afterwards.

- It was nothing.

- I'm relieved to hear that!

What a beautiful day.

Are you taking a walk?

Well, yes.

What are you doing?

I was planting some flowers.

These bulbs aren't

good enough to sell.

So you're a florist.

Yes.

Rather than throwing them away,

I wanted to see

if they'd grow when planted.

Let me help you.

No, there's no need.

Let me have one.

I have plenty of time.

If that's the case, here you go.

Please put these on, too.

Thank you.

- You keep one.

- Thank you.

My granddaughter laughs at me,

but I enjoy doing this.

This is where my grandkids and I

evacuated during the air raids.

Once we had to stay here

for two days without food.

I remember seeing a small primrose

blooming all by its lonesome.

Seeing that sad flower

made me feel even more hungry.

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