Early Spring (Soshun / 早春) (早春)

- Good morning. - Good morning.

The garbage man never comes.

That's so true.

It's that lazy ward office.

Now don't forget

I told you last night. Remember?

What was it again?

A bulb for the toilet.

Shall I buy two?

No, one will do.

Drain the water good.

Listen, there isn't much time.

You'll be late for work.

I've five minutes more.

Shaving, aren't you?

No, I'm not.

You'd better.

We've only got bread.

Bread?

You ate up all the rice last night.

Stop playing mah jong.

You got ten points too many.

That can't be.

Have you told them yet?

Sounds like fun.

Let's decide this noon.

What's all this?

Something good.

Real good. We won't take you.

Why not?

Where are you all going?

Nice place. Interesting place.

Train's here.

Look at all the people.

It's amazing.

We were there a few minutes ago.

An earlier train isn't so bad.

Every morning, 340,000 office workers.

One whole Sendai City.

So I'm a mere 1/340,000th, eh?

Thanks.

How'd you make out?

No luck. Just one small prize.

You were smart to stop.

Did you see Miura?

Couldn't go. I was busy.

Is he very bad?

Yes, he seems to be.

How will we do it?

Don't you need reservations?

You're right.

Let's meet at the station at 8.

Too early.

Maybe for you.

Let's just go where we feel like.

- What do you all say? - How much will it cost?

The last time...

It cost 400 yen, I remember.

400 yen, okay, everybody?

- Okay. - Where are we going?

We'll hike from Enoshima.

But where to?

I promised my wife this Sunday...

- Where are you going? - Shopping.

- I'll tempt you away. - Go on. Do that.

It's decided. The station at 8.

Wives are welcome.

Let Beanpole know.

I'll tell Pinko, Chako.

The weather...

Don't worry. It's been fine every Sunday.

Well, back to the grind.

Say, Onodera's here.

- I see. - He's in the chief's office.

Those 200 tons for Omi can be sent at once.

This other order needs checking.

Is that so?

Well, Sugiyama...

When did you arrive?

By the night train.

I'll leave the rest to you.

Let's go over there.

- How have you been? - I've been well.

What brings you here?

A couple of big orders but...

The managing director's away.

I see.

I wasn't planning on staying very long.

Oh, I see.

- Do you have some time today? - What is it?

Let's go see Kawai.

Yes. Good idea.

A coffee shop...

- You mean Blue Mountain? - That's it.

Kawai is an unusual fellow.

Haven't gone there recently.

You should now and then.

Omori's to be the Osaka manager.

I just heard. There'll be more changes.

Perhaps you'll come back to Tokyo.

Not yet. I'll still be an exile.

- Then we'll meet later. - Yeah, I'll see you later.

So Omori got a promotion.

What about Arakawa?

Arakawa's smart. Standing pat.

Jumped from labor union chief to director.

Just met him. Acts like a born director.

An odd type.

How's he act to you?

Thinks I'm an Onodera man.

He thinks like that.

Thanks for the coffee.

Thank you.

How's Miura?

Not very encouraging.

Three long months.

What's wrong?

His lungs. He's sick in bed.

That's not so good.

Is Arakawa complaining about it?

He thinks Miura is your protégé.

That was five years ago.

Arakawa's never forgotten.

Long memory, that man.

It's ready.

Let's go to my room.

Yes, please do that.

If you insist.

- Shall we? - This way.

Sorry to trouble you.

How are things at Otsu?

Getting along somehow.

You can come and see Lake Biwa.

The boat trip's nice.

I used to row there long ago.

A crew team?

Rowed No. 5. The good old days.

More beer?

And now?

In a business that's just so-so.

But then I'm my own boss.

Good! I envy you.

No fixed time for starting work.

No rush-hour commuting.

These packed trains are murderous.

That's the fate of the salaryman.

Only company directors have autos.

You were smart to open this shop.

I wonder.

Sometimes I just hate my work.

But it's difficult to change.

Worse if you have children.

For you, now would be the time.

I'm not quitting.

I see.

Sure. You still have your dreams.

But a free life...

Mine's not that different.

I'm a salaried man.

The public pays my wages.

You should stay here tonight.

I'll stay at Sugiyama's tonight.

I see.

Well, anyway, the world today isn't very interesting.

Everyone's dissatisfied.

You ought to try to have a good time.

You're right.

That's the only way.

I guess that's just about it.

I've made the bed for you.

Thanks for all your trouble.

Pitcher there?

Tomorrow...

What about you?

I take the 8:28 train.

I'll leave then.

Better not hit the rush hour.

There's no reason to rush.

There's no use going so early.

I'd like to wander around a bit.

Good night, then.

Good night.

Wake me up in time.

Yes. Good night.

He hasn't changed a bit.

A few more gray hairs.

Hand me that.

We're going hiking Sunday. Want to join us?

- Where? - From Enoshima.

Shall I?

Pinko and Patty are going.

And Goldfish.

Why is she called that?

She's very pretty.

It's her big eyes.

Affectionate too. Best seen from afar.

That's mean.

Wait just a little more.

For what?

I have to finish washing the rice.