Spring Storm

Hamabayashi was drinking at a tavern near the colorful district.
He suddenly spoke to the difficult-looking young man next to him.
He said, "I'm graduating from college this year and getting a job.
But the person I like says she won't get a job...she's going to work in the red-light district.
She is confident in her way of thinking and has hope for the future.
I have no choice but to look out for her. And so I suffer."