[Obaa-San enters carrying an armful of wistaria blossoms. She is radiant. Then—she sees the lovers—and she understands. The blossoms slip from her arms.

OBAA-SAN

When do you go?

AOYAGI

Obaa-San, my mother—something outside of me calls and I must obey.

OBAA-SAN

I understand.—It must be wonderful, my little daughter.

AOYAGI

Mother!—This is Riki.

OBAA-SAN