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Ichiro’s loneliness is compounded by a heartbreaking moment where he witnesses an act of violence in the street but feels powerless to intervene. This moment not only adds to his feelings of inadequacy but also stirs resentment from his daughter, who labels him a coward. His deepening sadness is further illustrated the day he encounters a dog outside his home. The dog becomes a rare source of solace, yet even this moment of joy is snuffed out by his wife’s insistence on getting rid of the animal, claiming it distracts him from his health.