Mitsue Hashimoto is identified through the plot as Denzo Hashimoto's mother. Together with Denzo, she recommends that Shizuo Matsutani marry Yumiko Hashimoto, linking her to the marriage arrangement that intensifies Shizuo's fears about Yumiko's possible relationship to Shizuka Matsutani.
Aiko Masuda has 5 screen credits in a career dating back to 1965. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Otoko wa Tsurai yo with 1 titles. Signature works include Onna no Natsu, Woman of the Lake, サワリーマン金太郎 ありがとう！金ちゃん総集編. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
