Kikuko is Isaku’s wife, and the need to leave the family home leads them to rent a room in Ryota’s house. She develops an affection for Ryota, which worries her more detached husband. After learning she is pregnant, Kikuko initially gives in to Isaku’s request for an abortion but eventually refuses, choosing to have the child despite the difficulties their decision will bring.
Ayako is Setsuko’s older sister, living with her in their father’s house in Nara. As she grows older, her marriage prospects concern the family, and an attempt is made to arrange a match with a bank manager’s son. Setsuko instead hopes Ayako will find happiness with Amamiya, a visiting friend from her past.
Shinko is a girl who minds her parents’ shop alone and meets Yukiko there. After a horoscope reading, rumors about her friendship with a high-school boy spread among classmates. A letter used to shame her intensifies the scandal, and she is said to have requested to leave. Yukiko and Tamao try to support her.
Mariko is the bookstore owner's daughter and Shuichi's girlfriend. She becomes indignant when she learns that her father plans to attend a travelling burlesque show, and waits outside with Shuichi to challenge their fathers. During the resulting argument she sides with her father, then refuses to speak to Shuichi until the professor reunites them.
Yōko Sugi has 58 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently A Rainbow Plays in My Heart Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Gendai shojo, Five Sisters, Moth Lamp. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
