24-year-old dressmaker living with her widow mother Akiko. Initially reluctant to marry to avoid leaving her mother alone, she dates Mamiya's employee Goto. After a conflict regarding her mother's attempted remarriage, she ultimately marries Goto once her mother decides to live independently.
Mamiya exerts social pressure by leaking the plan, disrupting Ayako's peace.
A supportive friendship where Yuriko provides counsel and later intervention.
A close mother-daughter bond complicated by differing views on marriage and independence.
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