The Heart Page #3

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Perhaps you can explain it...

I will try my best.

It was when he was still at university,

and he had a very close friend.

The friend died just before graduation.

It was all very sudden.

It was an unnatural death.

What happened?

From that time onwards,

he began to change.

I don't know how his friend died.

My husband probably doesn't either.

Then it must be his grave he visits.

Yes.

Can the loss of someone close

change a person in such a way?

- Welcome home.

- Thanks for keeping the thieves away.

- I think he was disappointed!

- Really? You must've been bored.

- Stay a while and relax.

- Come on through.

Where did you disappear to, sir?

Sensei, I realise I've learnt more

from you than from all my courses.

Don't be so conceited.

Do you not believe me, sir?

Not you in particular.

I just don't believe anyone.

Not even your wife, sir?

I don't even believe myself.

Basically, because I can't believe

myself, I can't believe anyone else.

I'm cursed,

there's nothing I can do about it.

- Lf you think like that, then everyone...

- No.

I don't think that way, I act that way.

Kaji!

What is it, sir?

Sir? What happened?

Sir, let's take a rest.

Very well.

What time is it?

It's still early. Your wife asked us

to be back for 5:00.

She shouldn't go to any trouble

on my behalf.

Well, graduation is a cause

for celebration.

- They look like newly-weds.

- They seem very close.

Have you ever fallen in love?

Never, Sensei.

Love is a sin. Did you know that?

- Why?

- You'll understand.

Please explain in more detail

what you mean by sin?

Forgive me being so direct,

but does your family have wealth?

Not that much.

I know your father's

not going to die yet,

but you should make sure

you get your inheritance.

My family are country people.

They're honest folks.

So all country people are honest?

They may seem good people,

but they can turn dishonest

just like anybody else.

What do you mean by that?

It's the truth... not theory.

I was cheated out of my inheritance

by my very own relatives.

It was after my parents passed away.

Before my mother died, she asked

my uncle to take care of everything.

He was known as an honest man...

At least, that's what I believed

when I went off to university in Tokyo.

I spent each summer holiday

back at home in the country.

We'd all have met you at the station

if you'd given me notice.

Not at all. Oh, Uncle, I'd like to talk

to you about the place at Urayama.

- Why do you bring that up suddenly?

- Someone's interested in buying it.

But I require your permission.

It's not that simple.

Why don't we sell it?

We don't need it anymore.

We can talk later. Your bath's ready.

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