Asian Addicts Anonymous

Hara tries to avoid Ozu, but when he has a problem, she just can’t leave him be. The two become even closer after sharing mutual frustrations and beer.

Ozu misunderstands Hara running away and thinks she was upset that he stopped her from leaving and things grow cold between them. Meanwhile, Ichikawa confronts Hara about her affair.

Hara’s affair with Kurosawa is discovered by Ichikawa and Ozu, but Ozu cannot just leave the lonely Hara to continue her past mistakes and decides to save her from herself.

Hara Takako feels that life and love has passed her by as no one has “chosen” her yet. Enter a new younger teacher who catches her interest which garners the attention of her married old flame.