Oh, mother, dear. I am so happy here.
OBAA-SAN (suddenly becoming the solicitous mother, she handles Aoyagi as one might handle a doll)
Are you—truly?—Are you warm?—You are hungry!
AOYAGI
No—I am just happy.
[She nestles close to Obaa-San. There is complete contentment.
OBAA-SAN
I shall bring you—a surprise.
[She darts into the house. Immediately The Gaki comes in.
THE GAKI