Autumn Has Already Started (1960)

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Autumn Has Already Started

Toho Productions

Autumn Has Already Started

Producer:
Mikio Naruse

Screenplay:
Ryozo Kasahara

Starring

Nobuko Otowa
Yosuke Natsuki
Chisako Hara

Daisuke Kato, Seizaburo Kawazu
Kenzaburo Osawa, Futaba Ichiki

Director:
Mikio Naruse

Lively here, isn't it?

Let's go before we get lost.

Look Out!

Hideo.

This is where I graduated from long ago.

You'll study here when
summer vacation is over.

- It's big like the Nagano Capitol.
- It sure is.

You have to study hard to keep
up with the kids in Tokyo.

I will. I like to study.

Let's go. Your uncle's home is close by.

You shouldn't stare at someone that way.

But she was acting strangely.

She's on her way to
dance lessons. Let's go.

This way.

Thank you very much.

- Good afternoon.
- Welcome.

Shigeko, you're here!

It's been a long time.

It's been awhile, Aunt.

My, you're Shotaro, aren't you?

Yes, I am.

You've really grown.
I didn't recognize you.

Is he Hideo?

Hideo, say hello to them.

- Good afternoon.
- Good afternoon.

And to your aunt.

- Good afternoon.
- Good afternoon.

Come in.

Oh, you're here early.

Good afternoon.

- Was the train crowded?
- No, it wasn't.

Now that it's summer, many
people visit the mountains,

but fewer come to Tokyo.

Brother, thank you for everything.

Coming from Nagano, you must
really feel the heat in Tokyo.

In Nagano we can cool off
in the shade when it's hot.

You have to get used to the heat,
since you'll be a Tokyoite.

Hideo, say hello to your uncle, too.

Good afternoon.
Please look after me.

Don't mention it.
You've taught him well.

Have you two eaten lunch?

We ate some musubi on the train.

I'm always the last to eat lunch.
How about some ice cream?

There's a cold watermelon
in the refrigerator.

Our store's leftover fruit, right?

But you said it's a waste
to throw them away.

Your boxes arrived yesterday.
They're on the second floor.

Thank you.

Harue. Hideo and your
aunt from Nagano are here.

Good afternoon!

Do you remember me, Harue?

Sort of. But I'm not sure.

Speak more politely to your aunt.

Can you watch the store for a
while? Shotaro went out on delivery.

Alright. My day off and I
can't have it for myself.

- What grade are you in?
- 6th grade.

My, are you tall!

My daughter's such a problem.

I wish she would help at our store.
But she doesn't like our work.

Does she work now?

Yes, at a department store ever
since she finished high school.

Young people often
choose that line of work.

Hideo, how about a slice of watermelon?

Okay.

- How about you?
- Thank you.

What's that?

He loves those bugs.
I can't stand them.

Thank you.

Hey, Riki, eat it. It's a watermelon.

Oh, how creepy.

We can't do anything about it.

Have you told him about your job?

Not yet.

What will you do? The Mishima
Ryokan is short-handed.

They want you to begin
as soon as possible.

That's fine. I'll tell him later.

Then I'll take you there
tonight when it gets cooler.

Please do.

Why not go for a bath now?
You will feel refreshed.

Good afternoon.

- That's all.
- Okay.

How much is it?

How about taking a bath with me?

No way! I won't take a bath with women.

Alright. I'll try to take a quick bath.

Ready? Set... Go!

Go! Don't lose!
Pass him! Go!

You can't go in! We're
having an Olympic event.

Where are you from?

Ueda.

Ueda? Where is Ueda?

In Nagano.

He's a country hillbilly!

He talks funny.

I will fight the Harimao figure!

What are you doing that for!

Stick 'em up! Bam!

Why'd you do that!

Go get him!

The kids are so noisy.

Where's the watchman?

I have a splitting headache.
I couldn't sleep much last night.

Quiet down!

Still hurts?

A little.

Hideo, you shouldn't
fight with those mean boys.

But they started sh**ting
me with water pistols.

They are such bad boys.

Feel better now?

I feel better.

It would be terrible if
you get an ear infection.

It doesn't hurt anymore.

Hideo,

I haven't told you, but...

I will move to another place
and work there from today.

But you said you'll always stay here.

I only meant that you will stay here.

This place is too small. I
would be a bother to your uncle.

Without money,

I can't buy clothing
or schoolbooks for you.

We can't depend on your
uncle for everything.

Oh.

You should know. You
worked as newsboy in Ueda.

Don't play around.
Do what the family says.

You have to help out at the store, too.

Mom, where you will live?

At a ryokan nearby.

Ryokan?

It's close enough that you
can come to see me anytime.

- You understand?
- I guess so.

My husband worked in the transportation
section of a fabric manufacturer.

When did he pass away?

This past March, in the hospital.

Tuberculosis is serious.

Many people do not get better even
after several years of treatment.

It really is serious when
your husband gets tuberculosis.

So I guess you're fine?

As we are in the service business,

we can't have guests
catch a disease from you.

I am healthy.

I had several check-ups while
my husband was in the hospital.

Fine. I was just a bit worried.

Since you were born in Tokyo
and lived here until marriage,

I will ask you to host a
guest on your first day.

I couldn't let a girl from
the countryside do the same.

Unlike me, she's a true native of Tokyo.

Can you start from today?

I appreciate this opportunity.

What's this? Unsold pumpkins again!

I boiled the part we can still eat.

It may be thrifty to
eat old veggies.

But we'll get sick if we
eat the same food every day.

You needn't worry. You can always eat
lunch at your dept. Store's cafeteria.

Complain to your father, not me.

Even if vegetables are cheap,
he shouldn't buy so many.

This is a bad location
for a produce store.

Buildings keep going up and
fewer residents stay.

And customers here are stingy and picky.

The price of land here goes for
3 to 400,000 yen per tsubo (3.3 m²).

You're better off selling this house now.

Talk is cheap. We've had this
business since your grandfather's day.

- You're behind the times.
- You sure are.

Be quiet. Hey, a customer is here.

Always making me work...
Welcome.

Where will the kid sleep tonight?

Anywhere. Let him sleep next to you.

No way! I don't want
to sleep next to a boy.

What're you thinking? He's just a kid.
You have a wild imagination.

Don't be silly. I feel hot and stuffy
when someone sleeps next to me.

Hideo, you can sleep in
my room on the third floor.

You stay out late and
don't sleep much anyway.

Cut it out.

You two always fight
when you're together.

Thank you for dinner.

Only one bowl of rice?
A growing boy must eat more.

But I'm full.

No one can eat such bad food.

Still complaining?

I've never seen you here before.
When did you start?

Today.

Today? So you are hot off the press.

You must have worked at
a ryokan or a hotel before.

No. It's my first time.

I lived in the countryside
for a long time.

Really? You look like
a woman of the world.

You really do.
What's your name?

Shige.

Shige... You're Oshige.

I'm sorry I didn't notice.

Where are you from?

My store is in Kobe.

But I visit Tokyo 3 or 4 times a
month on behalf of the president.

On business?

Yes. Can you guess
what business I'm in?

Ireally don't know.

Clear some space.

My job is...
take a look.

Pearls!
Are these all genuine?

Of course. I just came
from a trade show in Atami.

They are beautiful.

How much is one pearl?

A lustrous, pink pearl such
as this is rated the highest.

This large one goes for about 50,000 yen.

50,000 yen!

Have a glass with me.

I can't drink alcohol.

Just one glass of beer wouldn't hurt.

I can't, not even a little drop.

Thank you for waiting.

How gorgeous. May I take a look?

So beautiful!

You plan to buy some?

Of course not. He is
only showing them to me.

Is that so? Mr. Tomioka has never
shown them to me. You're mean.

Well, I...

All right. This busybody will now leave.

She always makes me uncomfortable.

Riki, I will feed you some
sugar water tomorrow.

Ts ot

Are you still awake?

You're crying?

You miss your mom?

No

Hideo, how about going for a drive?

A drive?

It's great fun.

But first check downstairs if
my dad went to the public bath.

Isn't this fun?

Yes. But I'm scared.

It's your first time. But
you'll get a thrill soon enough.

I'll take you for a ride again.
But you must help me with deliveries.

25 yen. Thank you.

Eggplant 20 yen, cucumber 10 yen, and
she gave me 50 yen. Change please.

Let's go, Hideo.

Thank you very much.

Uncle, I'm going.

The kid works hard.

Yes. He is used to this work now.

When did he come here?

About 10 days ago.

I delivered it.

A nks

You've already remembered
our delivery locations.

We made 12 deliveries.

Only 2 more. They're across the
streetcar line. So I'll take care of them.

Take this and hang out
before going home.

My parents will make you
work if you go home now.

Thank you.

You know how to play baseball?

Of course.

You can join our team.
Let's go.

Et s go

Hurry up and cross the street!

Get in!

You know how to play the
triangle base game, right?

Don't

When you hit a ball, you run
straight to the home base.

When you get out,
you must change places.

- What happens when I score?
- You keep on hitting.

Okay, got it.

Let's choose the order.

Paper. Scissors. Stone!

Let's begin.

- Ready?
- Yeah.

Strike!

That was a ball. It was too high.

It was a strike for sure.

But it passed over my
head, so it was a ball.

It was a strike!

Play on!

I've warned you guys many times.

I didn't do anything wrong.

You can't fool me. Go now.

Not that way!

You want to see your mom, don't you?

I do.

I'll have you meet her.

You will?

I haven't told you, but the
Mishima Ryokan is our customer.

- That's where my mom is staying?
- Yes.

We already delivered to them today.

But they ordered again.
You go and deliver their order.

Keep it a secret from my parents.

I'm not supposed to tell
you where your mom stays.

They think you will
bother her at work.

So I shouldn't go.

What're you saying? I know
how you want to see her.

Sho-chan, you never come around.

It's too hot for mahjong.

You've been unlucky lately.

I guess so. You're off today?

Yes. We're going swimming
at the Korakuen park.

I wish I could go with you.

Give us a ride.

But, I don't have my swim trunks.

You can buy it on the way.

- I 'll buy it for you.
- No thanks.

A sweet potato. Have one?

No way!

Hey, what did you do with Hiroshi's bat?

Ah, I left it there.

Go and get it.

I'm busy now.

You took it, didn't you?

Of course not.

Where is your place?

The bat isn't there.

Go and get it.

Here you are.

Thank you.

Good afternoon.

What do you want?

I'm here from the Yaotsune store.

I see. Thanks.

These tomatoes are all bruised!

Why'd you deliver such
poor tomatoes to us!

I'm sorry.

Tell the owner, any more
like these and...

we'll stop ordering.
Get us some better ones.

You shouldn't scold him.
I feel sorry for him.

Some bad boys pushed him down
and squashed the tomatoes.

You don't have to take his side.

You still here? Go now.

Is Mom here?

Mom? Whose mom?

My Mom.

Oh, the one from Yaotsune.
So you're Oshige's son.

You're Oshige's son.
Can I call for her?

No, you may not. Oshige
is with a guest now.

Then step inside.
You can wait in my room.

You don't have to invite him in.
He can see her next time.

It's okay. He can help
me with my homework.

Don't blame me if your
mother scolds you.

You're mean. Mother wouldn't get angry.

Please come in.

I didn't expect Oshige
to have such a big boy.

He might be in the 6th grade?

Come over here, it's cooler.

It's hot so you won't
need a cushion, right?

What's your name?

Deo

I'm Junko.

What grade are you in?

6th grade. What about you?

4th grade.

Can you show me how to do this?

You have to do your own homework.

Write it down and I'll redo it later.

This is easy.

Please do it, alright?

Mother, Oshige's boy is here.

Oshige's?

Yes. Oshige is busy now, so he's
waiting in my room. Is it okay?

That's fine.

- Can you give me some candy?
- Sure I will.

But you have to do your homework.

I'm doing it now.

Two more beers for the
guests in the Matsu room.

Oshige, your son is here.

Oh?

- I'm done.
- Thank you.

You didn't do any arithmetic problems.

I hate arithmetic!

Here.

Did you have fun at the marine school?

Lots of fun. I was in Zushi for
two days. I turned red as a lobster.

A crab pinched your toe?

Aha, you read my diary.

But you wrote it in the notebook.

I love the ocean.
I want to go and see it.

You've never been to the ocean?

I've seen it in movies and on tv. The place
I grew up is surrounded by mountains.

Is he your father?

Yes.

He looks pretty old.

No, my mother says he
looks young for his age.

Is he home now?

No. He stays here once in a while.

Once in a while?

His main home is in Osaka.

What's a main home?

Amain home is... a main home.

My father has two wives.

So he lives in two separate places?

No, not really separate.

But it's better than
not having a father.

Yes. He is a kind father.
What about yours?

He died.

You don't have a father?

No.

I cried a lot when my grandma died.

Did you cry, too?

I didn't cry.

Weren't you sad?

I still have my mom.

Junko, these are from your mother.

Hideo did my homework.

Is that so?

Hideo, you shouldn't bother them.

Go home now. The store
must need your help.

Mom, when's the next time I can see you?

I'll let you know when I have a day off.

Please take me to the ocean.

The ocean?

I wish I had the time.

Don't you think something's going on
between Mr. Tomioka and Oshige?

Couldn't be.

Whenever he arrives, she suddenly
grows nervous and puts on makeup.

Something's fishy.

I think they are seeing each other.

I doubt it. Her son lives nearby.

You never know. Oshige is still
in her prime. She wants a man.

She wants a man...

She's been here but 10 days,
and has already taken a day off.

Please take care of it. Thanks.

More iced tea, please.

It's in the refrigerator.

- Your laundry?
- Yeah.

Ts ot

Let's take a trip to Hakone
tomorrow. A one-day trip.

But I've already taken a day off.

Why not go? Make up an excuse.

I think the staff is aware of us.

Really?

I feel uneasy working here now.

Mr. Tomioka.

I won't ask you to marry me.

But please continue to offer me advice.

Of course. Don't worry.

Hideo.

Can I take you to see the ocean?

You will?

We can see it nearby. Wait at the
park next Saturday, just past noon.

The park?

The park where you got into a fight.

- Be sure to go.
- Okay.

We have to go higher up.

Can you see it? That's the ocean.

The ocean?

Yes, it is.
You can see the ships.

It's not blue at all.
And there are no waves.

We can't see its blue color
from here. We have to go close.

I want see the ocean up close.

Let's go next time.

I have some shopping to do.
Let's go back down.

I have to submit insect
specimens to the teacher.

Insects?

I forgot to do it. So
I'll buy the insects here.

How about a helmet beetle?

Any insect is ok. Even a
helmet beetle or a dragonfly.

Show me a box of insect specimens, please.

Certainly.

Don't buy it.

What's the matter?

I have a live helmet beetle.

It's alive?

His name is Riki. He's huge.

Sounds strong.

I'll lend it to you.

But I have to show it to the teacher.

You can ask for it back afterwards.

Feed sugared water and
he'll live for a long time.

But wouldn't a beetle bite me?

No, he won't bite. He just raises
his antennae when he gets angry.

Please lend him to me.

Alright. I'll bring him next time.

Thank you for waiting.
Your change is 325 yen.

Thank you very much.

- How about we listen to jazz after work?
- Sounds great.

That jazz spot plays the
new release of Heartbreak's.

See you later.

Hideo.

Hi Sis.

Were you separated from your mother?

Is she here?

You weren't with her?

No. I came with this girl.

What a surprise! Already
dating at your age.

Where did she go?

She just left the store.

That way?

See you next time.

Hey girl, who are your parents?

Mom!

Oh, it's you. What are you doing here?
I'm here with a guest.

Buy some candies with this.

I'm sorry.

This one looks good.

I'll take it.

And this...

Welcome.

You're late. Where did you go?

Fold the clothes hanging
on the line, please.

Riki, where are you?

Where did you go?

Riki!

Riki!

Riki!

What's going on? You're
making a mess of things.

Riki has disappeared.

Riki? You make a fuss
over one helmet beetle?

But there aren't any
helmet beetles in Tokyo.

That's not true. Tokyo is huge.

We'll catch one if we look.

Where?

You're asking me?

Where would a helmet beetle live?

They eat the sap off
chestnut or oak trees.

They must live in a grove.

All right. I'll take you
there on my next day off.

But there are no groves around here.

Don't worry. I know a place.

Hideo, I'll go swimming here.
You look for some helmet beetles.

Okay.

Hey, what did you just take?

Nothing yet.

These pears are for sale. You'll
be a thief if you take one.

Helmet beetles are free.

Why you!

Ah!

Hey!

What are you doing with my coat?

I'm just here to catch helmet beetles.

Silly boy, this is my broach.

What a fool.

Did you catch any?

There aren't any
helmet beetles in Tokyo.

That's alright. I'll take
you to another place later.

I'm home.

Where'd you go?

Tamagawa River.

Did you eat dinner?

We did. We stopped at a beer hall.

You drank beer? Don't drink
and drive. You could get hurt.

You're kidding. Two glasses of
beer won't cause an accident.

That's what you think.

We've got a problem.

What's the matter? Mrs. Mishima
called about Shigeko?

Shigeko went out yesterday and
still hasn't returned to the ryokan.

Eh?

Are you sure?

The cook thinks she had an affair
with a guest and ran off with him.

She wouldn't run away
and leave Hideo here alone.

But she actually did. There's
good reason to believe so.

What happened to my mom?

Your mom left you here
and ran off somewhere.

Enough.

That's not true!

Never mind. Go to the public bath
with Shotaro. I'll explain later.

Et s go

What a problem. Maybe we
should report this to the police.

Amissing person report? Let's not get
carried away. The neighbors will gossip.

And Harue has yet to marry.
This may affect her chances.

Shigeko is real trouble.

Hideo, let's go.

Here. Take it.

Thanks.

Sorry about the helmet beetle.
I'll get it for sure on my next day off.

When is your next day off?

The 30th.

So it will be in time for school.

No problem.

By the way, your mom is terrible.

You must feel sad.

I'm not sad.

Are you lonely?

No, I'm not.
I'm sure Mom will come back.

But the cook said that
middle-aged women are scary.

Your mom is a middle-aged
woman, isn't she?

I don't know.

I'm sure she is.

When middle-aged women
fall madly in love,

they even forget about
their children, she says.

The cook knows everything.

I think your mom forgot about you, too.

It's a lie. It's a lie!

Are you angry?

No, I'm not.

But you suddenly ran away.

Won't you come to my place and play?

I can't. I still have a delivery.

Why don't you quit delivering?

But my aunt will scold me.

Please come to my
home and become my brother.

Your brother?

I'll ask my mother.

You can't do that.

Don't worry. My mom
listens to everything I say.

Let's go, Hideo!

Your aunt ran off with a guest?

I admire her. We should fall
in love the way she does.

How foolish. If they were smart about
it, they could've had a lot more fun.

You're right.

What will you do after
graduation next year?

I'll work for a suitable company.

What do you mean by suitable?

It's best to stick with the strongest.
I'll avoid the smaller companies.

Salary, bonus, retirement package, and
promotions... I look into each of these.

But can you pass the
company employment exam?

No problem. This year there are more
positions available than job seekers.

But you joined a
protest at the Capitol.

I think you'd be a marked man.

No problem. I didn't do
anything to get caught.

Oh?

Wait here for a little while.

Mother.

Where did you go, Junko?

I went to the department
store with Hideo.

I've been waiting for you.
Please change your clothes.

Where will we go?

Your father has come back.

He did?

So we will have dinner together.

Yay!

It's 4 o'clock. We have to hurry.

Mother. I have a favor to ask.

What is it?

Please make Hideo my brother.

What was that?

His mother has disappeared.
And I don't have any brother.

So you want him stay here?

Yes. Please make him my brother.

What a silly idea.

Couldn't you?

No, I can't.

Why?

Because he is not related to
us. He belongs to another family.

And he is a child of that loose woman.

What does loose mean?

Never mind. Hurry up and change.

Can't you say yes, mother?

First of all, your father
would never accept it.

So it's okay if father says yes?

He won't say yes.

Where are you going?

I'm going tell Hideo what you said.

She said I have to ask my father.

I'm going home.

I'm sorry.

I'll tell you next time.

Wait, kid. I have something for you.

I found this in your
mother's closet. Take it.

What is it?

I'm sure your mom asked the
nice man to buy this for you.

A baseball glove.

Who is this nice man?

Just a man.

Here you go.

What's the matter?

Deo

Here you are. 10 yen of change.
Thank you very much.

What does Shige have to say?
Where is she now?

She's working as a maid
at a ryokan in Atami.

What a selfish woman!

She wrote that she will send some
money so please take good care of Hideo.

She shouldn't have asked for our
help if she's going to do this.

She treats us poorly.
I hate to say this, but...

I know. Even if Shigeko returns,

she'll never step foot in our home again.

What's that?

This way, please.

Your guests have arrived.

Father!

Junko! You're here!

You're not alone?

Hatsuko and Keiichi are here.

They wanted me to take
them sightseeing in Tokyo.

You should have told me.

This is a good chance
for them to meet Junko.

Yes, but...

How is your wife?

She's fine. She said to
thank you for the gift.

Mother, who are they?

Your older brother and sister.

My brother and sister?

From the main home?

Hatsuko, Keiichi, please
get along with Junko.

Hatsuko and Keiichi, I
hope you will treat her well.

Father, let's have dinner
soon, then go to Ginza.

I'm hungry, too.

Please wait. We will eat dinner together.

Sorry to have kept you waiting.

Hatsuko asked me to buy
her a purse in Ginza.

I'll help you pick one out.

No thanks. I'll find one myself.

Father. I have a favor to ask you.

What is it?

I would like one more brother in Tokyo.

Huh? One more?

Junko, didn't I tell you? You mustn't
bother your father with such a request.

But I feel so sorry for Hideo.

Who is Hideo?

Don't mind her.

Father, please let him stay with us.

Behave yourself!

I don't know what you're talking about.

I'm going out to see
the carps in the pond.

I'll go, too.

Why don't you join them?
You can see many big carps.

Have fun.

By the way, about your ryokan,

Why don't you sell it and
buy a condo in suburbs?

It's too early to consider.

We've had an increase in
bookings at the ryokan.

Actually, someone is interested in
buying the ryokan at a good price.

With you, everything has a price.

The ryokan business is all I know.
Anyhow, please let me think it over.

I couldn't offer you a place to
stay in Tokyo if I bought a condo.

You could buy a small house instead.

That isn't economical.

Mother.

I'm discussing something
important with your father.

Please stay out in the garden.

Your order.

Why didn't Father come home with us?

He is busy with work.

He took those kids somewhere, didn't he?

I wouldn't know.

Stepping out?

Yes.

Take care.

Why are those kids my brother and sister?

They just are. We can't change that.

Hideo is much better.

Why does Father have two wives?

Please tell me.

You'll understand when you grow older.
So don't let it bother you now.

No, I can understand now, so tell me.

Quiet! I'll get angry with
you if you keep this up.

But...

Be quiet!

Mother, you like those kids more than me.

Junko!

What happened?

Hideo, you can't
become my brother after all.

I have a brother and sister, but
we don't have the same mother.

My mother scolded me when I asked why.

I hate my mother.

I hate my mother, too.

I don't want to go home.

Want to go to the department store?

No. Let's go someplace farther.

Farther?

To the ocean. Will you go?

The ocean?

Mister.

Miss Mishima. Good afternoon.

Where is the nearest ocean?

The ocean?

Yes.

The Harumi waterfront is closest.

Well, could you drive us there?

Only you two?

Yes.

But did your mother
say you could go there?

Yes, she did.

All right, please get in.

Hideo.

We're here.

Shall I wait for you here?

You may go back now.

Can you find your way home?

No problem. Please send
the bill to my home.

Understood.

What a big ship!

I can't see the ocean clearly.

You're right. Let's try from over there.

Okay.

The water isn't very blue.

It's kind of yellowish.

I wanted to see a cleaner ocean.

Shall we go over there?

It's so wide here.

This area is a landfill.

It's big enough to play baseball here.

But this place will be
filled with buildings.

Really?

Yes. Then, all of this
dirt will disappear.

What are they chasing?

They are catching dragonflies.

I see. Around here they are tiny.

Were there big dragonflies
in your hometown?

Of course. Big like this.

Hideo, you want to go back
to the countryside, don't you?

No, I don't. My mom isn't there.

It's the same anywhere.

I wish I could live in the countryside.

Why?

Because the school's playground
is covered with dirt.

Ts

We wouldn't get hurt when
we fall down, not like concrete.

The air is clean, and the rivers are
so clear you can see to the bottom.

Tokyo still has a river like
that, the Tamagawa-river.

But the river in our neighborhood
looks like a dirty gutter.

That's right. It stinks.

I can't eat after I get
a whiff of the smell.

I don't want to go home anymore.

Me neither.

I want to go home now.

I'm starving.

Hideo, school will begin soon.
Can you still get a helmet beetle?

No problem. My day off is at the
end of the month. I'll catch it then.

Please do.

I will.

Shall we go home now?

A grasshopper!

I wonder if you can catch it.

I'll catch it for you.

What happened?

Did you hurt yourself?

Has Junko returned?

Not yet. I wonder what happened?

Any luck?

Anything new?

She didn't visit Michio or Kazuko today.

I see.

It would be terrible if this were
like the Masaki-chan kidnapping.

Don't scare us.

The produce boy hasn't returned
either. I'm certain he's out with her.

I will call the police.

A guest upstairs is calling.

Coming.

Even now we must wait on guests.

What a problem.

The Mishima Ryokan has
called several times.

Their daughter hasn't come home either.

Hideo wouldn't imitate his mother
after she ran off with a guest.

He's probably out
watching a samurai movie.

He couldn't go to a
movie theater by himself.

He can. I took him there once.
Kids today are smart.

Oh yeah?

Harue is late, too. She
comes home late every night.

I wonder what she's doing.

She may have a boyfriend.

I won't allow it.

You don't have to get angry at me.

Hideo, please be sure
to bring me a helmet beetle.

Sure.

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Excuse me.

Junko!

Are you her mother?

She was at the landfill in Shinonome.

A construction worker
found her and called us.

She is very tired.

Thank you very much.
I am very sorry to cause trouble.

Where did you go?
We were so worried about you.

You must be relieved.

Come with me.

Why did you go to such a far place?

The boy from the produce
store asked you, right?

Say something!

I won't scold you again.

But you will not play
with that boy any more.

No way!

You must be hungry. We made
your favorite omelet for you.

I see. I am very sorry
to have caused trouble.

- Well, then.
- Thank you.

Nothing happened.

Thank you very much.

Does it still hurt?

You must be hungry.

- Why you!
- Stop it!

You made us worry. Nothing but
troublemakers, you and your mother.

Enough Dad. He's home
now. And he's hurt.

You had to get help from
the police to return home.

None of our family has
ever troubled the police.

But he's lucky he could
ride in a police car.

Don't interrupt your father
while he's scolding Hideo.

I have to make sure
he's learned his lesson.

Hey, bring another bottle of beer.

You need a beer when scolding a kid?

Never mind and bring it here.

I'm home.

Harue, where do you go
late every night?

What does it matter where I go?
I'm not causing you any trouble.

Talking back again. Dear,
please give her a good scolding, too.

I've had enough of his preaching.

Beer and fish again.
I won't have any of it.

Don't talk back to your parents.

No respect.

Does it still hurt?

No.

My dad scolded you because
my mom was standing there.

Don't feel bad. When he dies
and I become the store owner,

I'll sell this place and open a
big produce store in the suburbs.

Then you can be my assistant.

Shotaro,

Yeah?

Can you take me to catch a helmet
beetle on our day off this month?

A helmet beetle again?
What's so good about that bug?

Ireally want to get it.
Could you please take me?

Alright. But will your
leg heal by then?

I'm sure it will.

Okay.

Umm... helmet beetles, where
can we catch helmet beetles?

Thick woods or groves.

Then, let's go to Inogashira.

Okay.

Your grandma in the
countryside sent you a box of apples.

These are from Grandma's orchard.

First-harvest Nagano apples.

You can't eat them all by
yourself. We'll sell some.

Two girls on your bike. Great!

We're going to Enoshima.
How about joining us?

Enoshima? Well...

Let's go.

We're too heavy for the
bike. Can't you let one girl ride?

I'll ride on yours.

Et s go

What about the helmet beetles?

I'll take you next time.

But school will have started already.

Then I'll look them for them today, okay?

Let's get going.

What's this?

A helmet beetle!

What do you want?

Is Junko here?

She moved out.
Nobody lives here now.

Wait, has your mom come home?