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It's such a horrible place.

They sent electricity

through wires around my hands and feet,

and injected me with some kind of blue ink.

It turned everything blue. It was horrible.

That's not all. I had to drink

this muddy, plaster-like substance.

It tasted horrible.

I was supposed to stay three more days,

but I just couldn't take it.

But you finished your treatment?

Yes, there's no need for them

to poke and prod me anymore.

I don't need to be their patient anymore.

And what about your heart?

The old doctor told me it was fine.

He said it was just neurosis.

I tell him I still have pains,

but he doesn't listen.

Isn't that outrageous?

I'm glad there was nothing serious.

I didn't need to come all the way to Tokyo.

It's always better to be sure.

Yes, I suppose it is.

But what about the young doctor?

He's the one who did it.

What do you mean?

He's the one who injected the blue ink.

I begged him to stop.

He said it was necessary.

He was cruel. I hate him.

You wanted to match him with Yukiko.

I'll find another prospect for her.

You must help me.

I'll do my best.

I'm doing all I can,

but Yukiko just keeps telling me

to leave her alone and not bother her.

Children are so ungrateful.

Our children are the same.

It must be the same everywhere.

You think? If we wait too long,

Yukiko will never get married.

She'll find someone.

She's capable and pretty, too.

- Do you really think so?

- I do.

I know. In fact,

I already have another prospect lined up.

Who is he?

He's not a doctor, but it's close.

- What does he do?

- He's a pharmacist.

He is the second son

of an important pharmacist in Osaka.

He's a bit old, though.

I can't remember if he's 24 or 25 years old.

He graduated from Osaka University.

Maybe this will be the one.

You certainly have a lot of candidates!

That man is ideal.

I tell you... Hold on. Excuse me a moment.

Please, go ahead. Wrong way.

That's right.

Are you sure I'm not bothering you?

Don't go too far!

Don't worry!

The weather is so nice.

It's rare that we get to go out like this.

The weather really is nice.

Maybe I should take advantage of it

and go for a game.

- You mean golf?

- Yes.

Please, not today.

This may be the last time we go out

if Setsuko gets married.

You're right.

But why wouldn't we go out again

before she marries?

You're always too busy.

Why does she just grin

without saying anything?

You mean Setsuko?

I was the same at her age.

Times have changed, though.

Should I go ahead?

Sure, I suppose it's all right.

It certainly is nice weather today.

Do you remember?

What?

Remember how

we ran to the air-raid shelters

when the planes came during the war?

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