Tokyo Twilight (Tōkyō boshoku) (東京暮色)

My, what a surprise!

It's been a while.

It's turned quite cold.

Indeed.

Visiting this area today?

Yes. I come occasionally.

The new branch manager drops in a lot.

Really? Okabe likes to drink too.

You're just in time: I just got some salted sea cucumber from home.

Sounds good.

Some warm sake, please.

- I'd like some too. - What?

Salted sea cucumber. And more hot sake.

As soon as I get to know you people,

the head office calls you back.

It's true.

But since it means a promotion...

Where's Akemi?

She went skiing with friends.

Other side of the Shimizu tunnel,

where the snow piles up 350 kilometers high.

That's how far it is to Nagoya. You must mean centimeters.

Is that what it is? Silly me.

Has your daughter gone already?

Not yet, but she probably will soon.

I also got some Matoya oysters. Want some?

Sounds good.

Any special way?

Afterward, with rice gruel.

Okay.

I'd like some oysters too.

With vinegar. Also afterward, with rice gruel.

Okay.

- I'll try them with vinegar too. - You too?

Sure is cold.

It really is.

Tastes good, with a nice smell. Are you from the Shima peninsula?

Yes. Anori.

You don't say!

My brother-in-law is from Nakiri nearby.

Do you know that area?

Not too well, but I once went to Kashiko Island.

Nice place. You in the pearl business?

No, I'm actually a banker.

The sea's so blue there.

And deep too.

I took a ferry tour around the whole island.

Pearls need a place like that

in order to grow naturally.

The late Mr. Mikimoto sure found the right spot.

You're right.

Mr. Sugiyama...

Professor Numata was here very late a few nights ago.

Is that so? Alone?

No, with two students.

He was already drunk when he got here.

I see.

The students were escorting him home.

- Did he cause trouble? - Oh, no.

Not at all.

Does he come in often?

No, just once in a while.

He forgot that hat.

He'll be back for it, I'm sure.

Have one on me.

Thank you.

I'm home.

Welcome home.

Oh, you're here.

Cold, isn't it?

Where's Tomizawa?

I sent her home.

She's sound asleep.

When did you get here?

This afternoon. Do you want supper?

I ate.

Oh.

Have you seen my tabi?

- Where could they be? - They're not around?

Tomizawa must've washed them. Check the bottom drawer.

I found them.

How's Numata?

He's fine.

I read one of his magazine articles recently:

"Resistance to Freedom."

Is that so?

Quite interesting. Does he get asked to write often?

Is everything okay? - With what?

At your place.

Shall I make tea?

Come and warm yourself.

Isn't it late?

It doesn't matter.

- He got home late the other night. - When?

And drunk, no less.

He does that often.

- He drinks that much? - Yes, these days.

Something seems to be bothering him.

What?

- Welcome home. - You're home too?

- Takako, I prepared your bed. - Thanks.

Akiko, have some tea.

No, thanks.

You're not going home?

No.

Why not?

Has something happened again?

What's wrong?

Something between you and Numata?

That's not good.

Shall I make your bed, Father?

It can't be helped.

Takako, come and sit down.

What is it?

- Never mind. Just leave me alone. - But --

That's just how he is.

How he is?

It's a sickness. He gets so irritable.

He takes it out on poor Michiko.

If his friends get good reviews, or there's trouble at school --

- But what's that got to do with you? - That's it.

He's just neurotic.

I'll go and see him.

It won't help, and you'll only get upset.

That's how he is.

BANK

You have a visitor.

- Hello. - Hi there.

What's wrong?

Just stopped in to see about a loan.

Did you have lunch yet?

Not yet.

I have an idea.

The Towa director's funeral is the day after tomorrow at 1:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.? At Seishoji temple?

Ever gone to that restaurant around the corner?

Which one?

Nice place. Has good food.

Which one?

They serve broiled eel.

Are you free now?

Yes. Let's go.

My treat.

All right.

I'm going out.

I'll be back by 2:00. Please handle any phone calls.

Excuse me. Where's the washroom?

Down the hall on the right.

THE EEL

Thank you.

Broiled eel and eel liver soup.

How about some sake?

Not during the day.

Why not? One bottle.

And one order of liver.

- May I make a phone call? - Certainly.

Good afternoon.

Hello? Mr. Chu?

I'm in Gofukubashi, the usual place.

Let me talk to Mr. Shinoda.

Mr. Shinoda? It's me.

Everything went fine at the bank.

So go ahead as planned. Yes, that's right.

Yes, please.

Thank you.

Wait a second -- Oh, never mind.

What a pain!

Doing business is such a bother.

You seem busy.

Well, when it's your own business...

Listen, what about Father's 12-year memorial service?

What should we do?

No need to attend. I'll send money to the temple.

Would you?

Sure.

A thousand ought to be enough. - Plenty.

By the way, how's Akiko doing?

Why?

She came to the house asking to borrow some money.

- When? - A few days ago.

The day I stopped by our suppliers, so it was Tuesday.

Did she say why?

No. She told me not to tell you. She wanted 5,000.

And you gave it to her?

Without knowing what for? Of course not.

Listen, I think it would be wise to find her a husband soon.

Thank you for waiting.

Pardon me.

Some pickles too.

Have some sake.

Why wouldn't she tell me the reason? How odd.

That's a lot of money for her. Something fishy's going on.

What did she do?

She said never mind and left.

She never told me.

That's what I thought.

What on earth are young people thinking these days?

Hurry and marry her off.

Perhaps I should.

I'll start looking for a match right away.