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Episode 262

Oshin's self-service market became popular

for its bargain prices, so sales were high.

But the profits were too little to pay off the bank loans.

Then Hitoshi came up with a surprising idea.

He wanted Tei to marry Tatsunori,

the man Hitoshi had brought in to help him run the store.

You're still up?

Yes.

I'm sorry you always have to take the last bath.

I like it.

I get to do my laundry and also clean out the bathtub.

Shall I get another bottle of beer?

No. We will be getting to bed soon.

Please think about it.

It'll be good for our store, and good for Tei, too.

Let's wait till Tei graduates

before we start talking about marriage for her.

She's still a student.

If Tei marries Tatsunori,

she won't have to go to college anymore!

I'm against that kind of thinking.

Women today need a good education.

And Tei is free to decide what she wants to do with her life.

Are all the fires put out?

- Yes. - Good night.

Mother...

You're still up? I woke up because I'm hungry.

We were just getting ready for bed.

Isn't there something to eat?

Just some bread.

That will do.

It's the middle of the night.

I want to talk to you.

What about?

It's about a marriage offer for you.

You don't have to bring that up now.

Why not? I just want to know what she thinks.

There's a marriage offer for me?

You're of age.

- I'm only 20. - That's old enough!

Who's the man?

You're not ready for marriage.

I just want to know who it is...

It's Tatsunori.

If you marry him, he can become one of the family.

He and I will be brothers.

He'll work harder for us, too.

Hitoshi, I...

You were good enough to give up your spring break

to help us out here. I was very happy.

That...

Mother worked herself down to the bone to realize this store.

Mother wants you to be a part of it, too.

I just...

Tatsunori will take good care of you.

I'll guarantee it! Please think about it.

I'm not saying you can't continue with college.

But we are in a financial pinch right now.

Hitoshi!

Let's get it all out on the table.

We're in a tight squeeze until we finish paying off our loans.

It's hard coming up with your tuition and board.

Never mind!

I want Tei to be independent of the store,

and be able to make it on her own.

Never mind what Hitoshi says.

You'll get your money for school! So study hard and graduate.

But, Mother!

Tei has her own life!

I won't allow you to toy with her future!

Let's go.

Why is Hitoshi like that?

Shall I give you a massage?

First it was Yuri, and about his marriage to Michiko...

He's made me miserable.

Now he wants to control Tei's life, too.

He is doing his best. He's thinking about the store.

He scares me.

He's trying to use his own sister for his own agenda.

Tatsunori isn't a bad person.

It's not that I dislike him. But it's Tei's life...

She should marry the man she loves,

but I don't know if she'll ever find such a man...

You don't care who she chooses for herself?

Tei isn't stupid enough to choose the wrong man.

I loved Ryuzo,

and that's why I was able to persevere through all the hardships.

But I felt badly for Nozomi's mother.

She had to marry a man she didn't love for the sake of their business.

And they were both very unhappy.

I don't wish a marriage like that on anybody.

Too light!

Shall I carry out what you're done with?

Take that out.

The customers are lining up already.

They're here for the sale on children's clothes.

But once they come inside, they're sure to buy other items, too.

We're lucky that Mr. Kawabe

lets us put his clothes in the store at such low prices.

The cash registers will be busy, and we need your help.

What is it?

I don't like him calling me by name all the time.

I'm going back to Nagoya. I'm sick of seeing his face.

I was going to stay until the end of my vacation,

but if I stay here any longer, I don't know what might happen.

I don't want to be forced to marry a guy like that!

Then...

I will leave without telling Hitoshi.

He'll try to stop me if he knows.

You can tell Mother for me later.

You won't reconsider about Tatsunori?

He's very good with the business at hand,

and he's loyal to my brother.

I'll admit that the Tanokura Store needs him now,

but that doesn't have anything to do with me.

If the money is a problem, I'm willing to work on my own

to earn my own way through school.

Please tell Mother not to worry so much.

Don't worry. Mother is working hard,

so that you can continue going to college.

So just concentrate on your studies.

Please take good care of Mother for me.

Welcome!

- Welcome! - Welcome!

Where is Tei?

Hatsuko.

Tell Tei we need her at the checkout.

I'll work the register.

Mother can handle the fish by herself for a while.

Is something the matter with Tei?

- Welcome. - Welcome!

Thank you.

Tei. We need help with the cash register!

Tei!

Where did she go?

Please pay at the checkout.

Can you weigh out the hijiki for me?

Sorry, we are a self-service store,

so we have everything pre-measured.

Other stores weight out what I need.

This way, I have to buy more than I need.

Our prices are better. Compare it to the others if you want.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

- Welcome. - Thanks.

Thank you.

Isao.

Keep your eye on that customer, and watch all the kids, too.

They can cost us all of our profits!

Welcome.

- Come with me. - What for?!

That's enough. Let's go!

They wouldn't give their names or addresses,

but we know what school they go to.

You didn't have to be so harsh with them...

Their pockets were full of chocolates and candy!

This wasn't their first time. We had to make an example of them.

The teacher came to get them?

Yeah. They're his students.

Poor boys...

It's partly our fault for selling things the way we do.

It's so easy to steal. It's too tempting.

We're not doing the kids any favors

if we fail to teach them right from wrong.

Where's Tei? She hasn't come back yet?

She didn't help at all today!

She's gone back to Nagoya.

It's still vacation, but she had things to do.

You let her go?

She helped out enough during our grand opening sale,

so just let her be.

I guess she didn't like the marriage offer...

She had an offer of marriage?

She left because of that?

Too bad, she was doing a fine job as a cashier.

Let's eat.

So you came back.

I knew you could never stick it out at the store.

I missed you.

What an idiot...

She left without taking any money.

She told me she wanted to work her way through school.

She'll have no time to study if she does that.

Shall we make more varieties of food to sell?

They have been selling really well.

We can renovate the kitchen,

and if we really put our efforts into it,

we could make enough money to pay for Tei's school.

We'll put in more gas ranges, and make this whole place bigger.

Episode 263

Hitoshi's plan to have his sister Tei marry Tatsunori

fell through after Tei returned to college in Nagoya,

and Oshin was relieved.

She was still barely making enough money

with her new store to pay her monthly loans.

We're closed.

We want to talk to the person in charge!

Where is he?

I'm in charge.

You turned in two kids the other day for shoplifting?!

Yes...

How could you!

Now our kids can't even go back to school.

People are calling them thieves!

Why did you call their school when all they took

were a few caramels and chocolates?

You could've called us. We would've paid!

Shoplifting is stealing.

It's not the money that matters, is it?

A self-service store is an invitation to steal!

It's too much of a temptation.

It's your fault!

Now my boy's future has been ruined!

Can't you understand how we feel?

I'd like to set fire to this store!

We will petition the people not to buy from you.

Do as you please.

We called the school because we consider stealing

to be contrary to acceptable behavior!

Stop it!

I'm sorry. We'll be more careful.

There's no need for us to apologize.

It's their fault for raising shoplifters!

They wouldn't understand that. It's best to just apologize.

Besides, it's our fault for not watching more carefully.

We're short-handed.

I'm too busy ringing up the register.

I just wish Tei were here to help us.

You're too easy on Tei! It's too ridiculous!

Maybe we never should've opened this new store...

Is it worth all the loans we took out?

It's keeping us busy, but there's little profit.

We would've been better off just selling fish and produce.

No.

We'll be getting more customers soon.

Soon we'll be finished paying off the loans.

Then it'll all be profit for us.

I wonder if we will last that long...

Don't talk like that. It's not like you.

I hate incidents like what we just had.

We were just talking

about expanding our line of cooked foods!

That's true. To help pay for Tei's tuition.

We can't turn back now. We'll sell anything we can.

Hijiki unohana are selling well.

They sell out by evening, and people always ask for more.

Cooking takes up too much time.

And we'll be reducing the amount of fish and vegetables we sell, too.

Not that again!

All these bring people in here. Cooked foods, too!

But...

We could use a larger kitchen.

I agree.

We stay open later for working people anyway.

It'll be a big hit.

We'll lose money if we have to hire people.

A kitchen will cost money!

All I need is a sink and a stove.

Let's do it! I will help.

I'll start making plans.

"How are you? Did you get the money I sent?"

"I didn't hear from you, so I was worried."

"We'll be building a small kitchen here."

"Then we'll start selling cooked bean and tofu products."

"I'll have people enjoy the taste of my cooking."

"Hitoshi hasn't mentioned those plans for your marriage again,"

"so don't worry, an come home to see us once in a while."

"I sent you some dried squid."

"Don't forget to give some to your landlady."

"Take good care of yourself." - Mother

Tei, there's a call for you!

I'll be right there.

Thank you.

Hello.

I just got home.

Yeah. I'll be right there.

The usual place?

All right.

- Thank you! - Tei...

Don't be staying out too late.

I won't.

Your mother has asked me to look out for you.

You're here to study,

and that's why your mother sends you money.

Don't forget that.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

I ran out of money.

- What can I get you? - I'm fine.

I'm sure my mother will send me some soon.

But I need some money now.

I have a little money.

Good!

My friends are waiting at the dance hall.

I think I have enough.

Have you eaten? I'm starving.

I could buy you ramen noodles.

Good!

Let's eat first.

You're so pretty.

Stop it! Not here.

I love you.

Stop it, Toru!

Why did you stop dancing? You're only young once!

Enjoy it!

All my parents ever told me to do was study.

Once we get out of college,

we'll have to work like horses for the rest of our lives.

Once we graduate, it's all over.

So you'd better do all you can now.

I won't let you go home tonight.

We've graduated from having coffee and taking walks.

We love each other,

so let's let nature take its course.

I'm even willing to live with you.

Let's do it, or you'll regret it later.

Let go of me!

What about paying the tab here?

This is all I have!

Mother...

I never dreamed that those cooked vegetables

would draw so many customers.

It's called chikuzen-daki.

Soon we'll be making more than enough to pay for Tei's college,

and this line of cooked foods could make a reputation for us.

We don't want to become just a place for meals.

You're saving housewives the trouble of cooking.

Maybe we are making them all lazy.

Housewives today go out a lot.

We're just helping such families out.

Michiko and Tei can't even cook. Tei could never get married!

Cooking isn't everything.

Tei will be contributing to society as soon as she graduates.

Cooking is secondary.

Even if one has a career, one still has to get married.

Yes, but...

Tei!

- Welcome home. - What are you doing home?

This is nice. A brand new kitchen.

Are you on vacation?

I quit school.

- Let's go, Tatsunori. - Okay.

Tei...

Episode 264

Thank you!

Tei had come home suddenly.

All she said was that she'd quit school.

She started working the register,

and she seemed to be avoiding Oshin.

Oshin had no idea what was going on.

She would have to wait until the store closed

to find out what was going on with Tei.

Welcome.

We're finally done!

Shall I help?

I'm used to doing it by myself.

Then I'll go help out at our new kitchen.

I want to be as useful as I can.

I don't know what's going on,

but don't be causing your mother any more problems.

Why don't you just go back to Nagoya tomorrow?

The pot is boiling!

You're making miso soup, aren't you?

Your mother is working so hard to put you through school!

Are you all done out there?

Yes, Tatsunori is taking care of it.

Tei. Come in here.

- I'll go check the bath. - Tei!

Come and sit down.

You're quitting college?

You can't make such flippant decisions.

And you're wasting money on train tickets home.

I'm really quitting.

Tei!

The last time you came home, you left without any word to us!

Why can't you hang in there and try harder?

Who told me that college was a waste of time?

That I was just wasting money going there.

You're still angry about that?

I told you I would get you the money.

And I'm willing to help, too.

I didn't even graduate middle school,

Mother really regrets that.

That's why she wants you to finish school.

I understand how she feels, so I won't say anything.

I'm willing to let you do as you please.

Thank you very much.

I appreciate all that you've done for me.

Tei.

But sometimes people have a change of heart.

And it can't be helped.

What happened?

I just lost interest in going to school.

I've decided to stay here and work.

That would be better for everybody.

Helping out at the store isn't much of a future.

Businesses can go sour at any time.

If one should fail,

one gets thrown out into the streets!

If you have a college degree,

you could get a job teaching or anything else.

I've had such a rough time of it in life.

That's why I want you...

A college degree doesn't do one any good once one gets married.

It didn't help Michiko at all.

It depends on who you married.

What if you got married, and both you and your husband had to work?

I just decided that I want to work together with all of you.

Are you concerned about our financial situation?

No.

I enjoy working.

And I enjoy being with working people.

If I hadn't helped out at the grand opening,

I might have done something that I would've regretted,

but knowing the joy of working saved me.

I understand how you feel.

But think about your future once more.

It's too late.

I've already sent all of my belongings.

They should arrive in a couple of days.

Tei!

Why didn't you ask for Mother's permission first?!

I'm willing to marry Tatsunori.

But I don't know how he feels about me.

I'm willing to marry a man who's going to be

your right-hand man here at the store.

But, Tei...

Here's our receipts for the day.

I'm sorry... I didn't mean to interrupt.

It's nothing. Thank you for working all day.

I'd better help with dinner,

or we won't have time to cook food for the store tomorrow.

I'm done.

You're pretty handy!

You never get rich being handy.

My brother is already in bed. You should be, too.

I can't leave your mother and Hatsuko by themselves in here.

Never mind. This is women's work.

I don't mind doing this.

I worry about you having to get up early each morning

to get fish and produce.

I've had lots of training since I was young.

- There she goes again! - But it's true.

Women in the past sure worked hard.

It seemed that my mother never slept.

She'd be there working whenever I woke up.

If she hadn't died during the war, she'd be about your age now.

I wish I could be caring her now...

You're a very sweet man.

Maybe I talk like this because she's not here now.

If she were with us, I might be causing her all sorts of trouble.

I think we're finished.

You can go, Tatsunori.

I'll cut vegetables. You'd better get some sleep.

No. This is all part of my new job now.

Are you really quitting college?

I'll work the register, too.

I'll work hard.

Are you sure?

She'll probably change her mind again soon.

Pass me some konbu.

Sure... One is lucky to be able to study.

Tei has talent, so she should foster it.

I'll massage you from now on.

But I'm sure Hatsuko does a better job.

You can't butter me up with a massage.

I suppose you should stay here for a short while if you hate it that much.

Then you can go back to school in Nagoya.

I have already given up my room there.

I have nowhere to stay in Nagoya anymore.

Tei.

Your bedding is down. Please get to bed.

Thank you.

Thanks, Tei. I'll do that after we go upstairs.

Good night.

I won't allow you to marry Tatsunori.

Why not? He can be a big help to us.

He's responsible for the successes we've had with the new store.

It wasn't just Hitoshi.

I realize all that, and I'm very grateful.

But that has nothing to do with you two wanting to get married.

If I love him, there's no problem, is there?

You don't have to marry him,

and take on all the problems of this store!

You'll find a better match!

Tatsunori has no family.

I won't have in-law problems at all.

I can still be here with you!

He is perfect as an adopted husband.

Tatsunori is sweet, so he'll be good to you.

How little children understand how their parents feel.

I'd so wanted Tei to graduate...

It's enough that Hitoshi and I are the ones to suffer here.

I had trouble with Hitoshi,

but I'd always thought that Tei would be different.

I can't figure her out at all...

Tei...

Good morning.

Good morning!

Is my brother still asleep?

He stays up late keeping our books in order.

He counts on you to do everything for him.

This is my job, and I get paid well.

Why are you up so early?

This is the only time we have to ourselves.

Just listen to me while you work.

Okay.

Would you like to take me for your wife?

If we get married,

we could help my brother here at the store. Always.

I don't think you should joke about something like that!

I'm serious.

That's why I'm here talking to you so early in the morning.

My brother wants it that way, too.

He wants you to help him here.

Married or single,

I'm prepared to work here forever,

so don't worry about anything.

It's not for my brother, or the store!

I want to marry you for myself.

Why me?

Please don't tease me!

I'm serious. Very serious! That's why I came home.

I refuse.

I'm not worthy of marrying you.

I'd be betraying your mother's trust in me.

You dislike me?

You must go back to college. Please do it for your mother!

Tatsunori...

Episode 265

Thank you.

Welcome!

Do the kitchen supplies after this.

Okay.

That morning, Tei had asked Tatsunori

if he were willing to marry her.

He seemed not to take her seriously,

and now, he seemed to be distancing himself from her.

Tei had thought he'd be eager to marry her.

She had not expected this reaction.

[Closed for the Day]

What does Tatsunori want to say to Mother and Hitoshi?

He seemed to be acting strangely all day.

He's usually so cheerful, but he hardly said a word.

Didn't you notice?

Not really...

Tei. Did something happen between you two?

Tatsunori says he wants to quit!

Why?

He won't say. He just wants to leave.

Are you really going to quit?

Is it because of what I said?

Tei, what did you say to him?

I asked him to marry me.

You don't have to marry me. But, don't quit!

Tei, why did you have to tell him that?!

It's all right. I know how Tei feels.

No, you don't!

Mother...

I had someone I was in love with in Nagoya.

If I hadn't met Tatsunori,

maybe it would've developed into something serious.

But after working here

with Tatsunori during my vacation,

I found out how wonderful it is to have a sense of purpose.

I like seeing a man work hard.

But, I didn't think of him as a possible marriage partner.

I was only thinking of my boyfriend in Nagoya.

But when I saw him again, it just wasn't the same.

I didn't want to be with him anymore.

I realized that if I stayed with him...

...my life would be ruined.

I needed to know what was best for me.

What was right for me.

And that is when I started to think...

...how wonderful Tatsunori was.

I wanted to be with Tatsunori,

and work alongside him.

Then I'd have no regrets later.

But, it was one-sided on my part.

Tatsunori obviously has other ideas.

But I don't mind. Don't worry about it.

Tei...

Even if you won't marry me,

you've taught me a very important lesson.

That's enough for me.

I didn't turn you down because I dislike you!

I thought that Tei had a better life ahead of her.

And I didn't want her to disappoint her mother.

If I did that, I couldn't stay here.

That's why I asked to resign.

I'm very happy to know how Tei really feels.

And I couldn't ask for any more.

Tatsunori...

Won't you reconsider marrying Tei?

I now realize Tei is very serious.

And if she's decided to quit school,

it would be meaningless to send her back.

Mother...

If she wants to stay here and work,

she doesn't need college.

And if she wishes to share her life,

and work with you,

it would be an honor for the Tanokuras.

Tatsunori...

Even somebody like me?

You can't complain, this is quite a few customers to have at this hour of the day.

We're so happy to be carrying your products.

No, I'm happy that you're selling them for me.

Your daughter sure works hard!

She's dropped out of college?

She and Tatsunori will be getting married.

They will have their ceremony next year,

after Michiko has her baby.

Congratulations!

Thank you.

She's gotten quite useful, and can cover for Michiko.

We can't have her staying with you forever.

We don't mind! My wife loves having her home.

But, I do feel badly,

for keeping her from you and Hitoshi.

I will be ordering her home shortly.

Michiko is in a delicate condition.

I don't want them overworking her!

They will make me clean the house,

and wash the clothes no matter what.

And you know how big that family is.

Just cooking for them is a lot of work.

Tei is home from college, too.

I didn't want Michiko to have to deal with

another sister-in-law,

so I'd meant to find her a suitable husband

and marry her off.

Now she's going to marry an employee!

That means she will be there forever!

I'm sure Tei and her husband will leave one of these days.

When will that be?

We didn't even know about that Hatsuko

until the very end!

I thought she was a housekeeper,

but she is more like a daughter!

At her age, she can't possibly marry.

She will be there forever, too!

That's right, Hatsuko controls the house,

and I have to gain her approval in anything.

If we have to send Michiko back there,

let's send along a housekeeper, too!

I feel sorry for Michiko.

Yes, please!

Having someone to help would be great.

Stop this nonsense!

Michiko is a Tanokura bride now.

So, forget it!

A few days later,

Michiko returned to the Tanokura household,

after an absence of three months.

Thank you for allowing me to return home.

I will be here as usual starting today.

I'm so relieved.

We can handle all the work for the store,

but we need you to do the household chores.

I'll help you.

Do take care of yourself.

Thank you very much.

I'm sure she will be a source

of trouble to you all.

You must be tired. Go and rest upstairs.

Excuse me.

I'm not saying you shouldn't help Michiko,

but do have her work a little. It's good for her.

The more you move around,

the easier it becomes to have a healthy baby.

We need to have a better sense of

what it means to be a Tanokura bride.

My legs feel weak. I can't stay on my feet.

I can't possibly cook. Please have Hatsuko do it.

Again?

I can't take it.

I feel as if I'm going to die.

Michiko has come home, but her complaints

usually kept her confined to her room.

Hatsuko covered for her without complaining.

Michiko isn't feeling well again?

She can't help it.

I will do what I can to help.

Michiko, I don't want you thinking

that Hatsuko is a housekeeper.

I realize that it is hard getting around

when you're pregnant,

But, as a housewife,

you have a responsibility to take care of the house.

It's not good for you if you just lie around.

The baby will grow too large inside you,

and you will have a hard time.

You can't rely on Hatsuko for everything.

Yes, but...

Hatsuko's tired from working at the store all day.

Don't pass work off on her! If you don't help us out,

there's not much sense of you living here.

I will not allow you to order Hatsuko around!

Each of us here has an assigned job.

Even Tei works a full shift at the store,

and then she helps cook food to sell in the store!

As a Tanokura, you'd better do likewise.

Mother, I can help with the cooking.

You are spoiling Michiko!

Household chores are her job.

Michiko, Hatsuko is your older sister.

She isn't our housekeeper. Please get that straight.

I'm not talking to you like this because I resent you.

I just want you to get used to the idea of being one of us.

If I stay here, I'll be worked to death.

I'm returning home to my parents until the baby is born.

Is that clear?

Hurry, call me a cab!

Episode 266

You let Michiko go home without a fight?

Well, it will be too hard for her here.

Michiko was five months pregnant,

and she'd just come home to the Tanokura house

after her prolonged stay with her parents.

But in less than a month's time, she'd gone back home again.

Oshin was too upset to complain about it.

Michiko will be staying over there for a while.

It's not good for her to have to be here

and listen to you complaining. It'll affect the unborn baby.

That's okay, isn't it?

What did you say to Michiko?

Michiko has her ways,

but Mother can be pretty harsh, too.

Tei.

My mother-in-law made sure I was trained well as a wife.

That's why I try not to be harsh on Michiko,

and I still get accused of harassing the bride.

How it was in the old days no longer counts.

It sure is hard having an outsider living here.

I'm just concerned for her welfare,

but she won't even listen to me.

I guess it can't be helped...

I was sent out to work in the rice fields in my term month.

I was told it would make labor easier.

I considered her a mean ogre!

Now I'm being just like her. It's no good growing old, is it?

I feel sorry for the women of your generation.

You had to work so hard, and now with this new idea

of democracy and equality after the war,

the brides are stronger, and push you around.

I hate to say it, but Michiko is spoiled.

It's Hitoshi's fault, too.

For being in awe of her family's wealth.

He's a yes-man because he married her counting on her family's money!

I don't need to hear it. I've resigned to that fact.

Maybe it's my fault.

I think I helped her out too much with her chores,

thinking it was too hard on her.

If I hadn't done that,

maybe Michiko would've had no choice but to do it all herself.

You told me not to help her too much.

It's not your fault! That's just how she is.

Let's stop talking about Michiko.

We'll be just fine here without her.

I'm home.

We were so worried about you when Hitoshi called,

and said he'd put you in a cab.

And he wouldn't explain why you'd left.

I've decided to stay here until I give birth.

Hitoshi agrees with my decision.

What about Mrs. Tanokura?

Hitoshi says he'll talk to her.

Michiko!

I don't care if she's angry!

I married Hitoshi, not his mother.

What happened?

His mother is too old-fashioned. I can't get along with her.

That family is complicated, too.

That Hatsuko would do all the chores

before I got the chance to do them.

It's hard for me in my condition,

so I started to rely on her for help.

Then his mother tells me not to ask Hatsuko for help.

That she's not a maid!

Oh, my!

I was a fool...

I think Hatsuko resents me for doing all the housework.

She wants to always remain invaluable!

I'm sick of it all...

I didn't just come home on a whim.

I should've come to apologize sooner.

But I felt so guilty...

Don't be silly. I've been neglecting to visit you

to thank you for taking such good care of Michiko.

We've been so busy here at the store.

We haven't taken a day off since we opened.

You sure are working hard.

And I'm sure your profits will grow.

I'm so sorry my daughter isn't helping you.

As I wrote you in the letter,

if being with her parents will allow her to have a healthy baby,

what more could we ask for?

So please continue to take care of her.

I'm relieved to hear you say so.

We'll keep her with us until she gives birth.

Excuse me for mentioning this,

but I'd like you to accept payment for Michiko's food and lodging.

Don't be ridiculous!

Michiko is home because she's spoiled.

I couldn't possibly take your money.

You're putting us on the spot!

- Please enjoy a cold drink. - Thank you.

I have to get back to the store.

I have a marriage offer for you.

Take a look.

This man is 55, and he's just retired.

He lost his wife five years ago.

He's taken a job with a small company.

He's well-to-do.

Both his daughters are married, and he's living alone.

This is a marriage offer for Hatsuko?

Yes. She can't remain single forever.

This man is a friend of mine, so I'll attest to his character.

Hatsuko is only 30.

She doesn't need a man who's 55 years old.

55 is still young!

He'll take good care of you.

Thank you, but...

Maybe they could meet?

I have no intention of letting Hatsuko go yet.

I know you consider Hatsuko precious,

but it's not good for her to remain single.

She shouldn't just grow old working here.

Please think of her future.

Please take this picture back.

Mother...

Let me think about it.

May I give you an answer later?

Yes, of course.

Hatsuko...

I've put summer- covers on our bedding.

It's gotten very warm.

I'm against the idea of you marrying an old man!

It'd be like going there to look after him in his old age.

What an insult!

At age 30, I'm lucky to get any kind of offer at all.

I don't deserve it.

You're still concerned about the past?

Let me give you a massage.

No, sit down!

If I don't marry, I'll never get to leave here.

If I just stay, and grow old here,

I'd be a source of problems for everyone.

Hatsuko...

For Michiko's sake, I should go.

Don't be silly!

You're a source of great help to Michiko.

I know why Mr. Kawabe brought me that offer.

I should happily accept.

How long have you lived with me?

And you still don't understand me...!

It's so sad...

In all these years,

I've never once thought of you as an outsider.

I love you more than Hitoshi and Tei.

You're the only woman my son, Yuu loved in his life.

I've wanted to make you happy.

Things haven't been easy,

but my feelings toward you haven't changed at all.

So don't do something that's going to make you miserable.

Mother...

Who cares about Michiko! I love you much, much more.

If she doesn't want you here,

then I won't let her back into this house.

I'll tell Mr. Kawabe that!

And if Hitoshi wants to leave this house because of that,

I'll cut my ties with him!

Mother...

Value yourself more!

If I let you go like this, Yuu would never forgive me.

Mother...

Hatsuko...

I don't want to leave...

I just want to be with you forever.

You took such good care of Hitoshi and Tei.

We owe our family's success to you and your hard work.

You don't have to make excuses to anybody!

Stay here, and act as big as you like!

You're still young, so don't rush it.

You'll surely meet someone special someday.

Someone Yuu will approve of.

I know you'll find that person someday.

Episode 267

Michiko had gone home to her parents to have her baby,

and she was now in her final month of pregnancy.

It was now the fall of 1956.

- Let me help you. - Thanks.

Please don't try to lift anything heavy.

I don't want you to drop it and get burned.

I'm all right.

Don't be overconfident.

Don't treat me like an old lady.

You'll be a grandmother soon.

We should hire people to cook from now on.

I want you to take it easy.

There's a limit to what one family alone can produce.

I don't want to have to hire people.

Then you could just be a manager.

You'd have time to hold your grandchild.

I don't want to babysit.

I raised five children all by myself.

The baby is here.

- I just got a call! - Is it a boy or a girl?

It's a boy!

Make sure he's named after your father, Ryuzo!

Yes, I know!

Take some money out of the register.

You'll need it to pay the hospital.

I'll be back tomorrow.

- Take care. - Take care.

Be sure to thank everybody!

I'm so relieved...

I was so worried. The baby was late.

I'm so glad...

It's a boy.

I'll bet he'll be just like his Uncle Yuu.

I'm so happy.

Why don't you go over there tomorrow?

I can't leave the store.

But...

Maybe we should expand our selection of prepared foods.

I want to make the business bigger for the baby.

You're talking like a grandmother already!

- I'm home. - Welcome home.

How is Michiko and the baby? Does she have milk?

The baby was big, and it was difficult,

but she had a good doctor, so they're both fine.

The Kawabes are making a big deal out of it.

It's their first grandchild, too.

I should visit on his seventh day of birth.

Yes. Don't worry. We'll take care of the store.

Mr. Kawabe named the baby Takeshi.

It means he will grow up to be strong.

I told you to put a "ryu" character in his name.

After your father!

Mr. Kawabe had the name chosen already.

The baby now has a very masculine name.

He's not a Kawabe baby. He's a Tanokura!

Why is Michiko's father naming the baby?

He's the baby's grandfather!

They're so inconsiderate! And it's an insult!

Hitoshi is always letting his in-laws push him around!

I'm not visiting them at all.

Who do they think they are?

Times have changed.

It doesn't matter who names the baby.

The baby is a Tanokura first-born no matter what.

Oshin did not attend the baby's ceremony.

Hatsuko and Tei worried that her absence

would make relations with the Kawabe family worse.

But Oshin had her pride.

After the first 35 days of his life,

the baby and his mother were coming back home at last.

Michiko is not quite back to being herself yet.

We would like to keep her here longer.

No! We've had our way enough.

We must think about Mrs. Tanokura.

We don't owe her anything.

She didn't even attend the baby's first ceremony!

I'm sorry. We couldn't both be away from the store.

She values her store more than her first grandchild.

I gave him milk, and he fell asleep.

Please continue to take good care of Michiko.

She has no one to turn to but you.

I will be all right. I'll be with Takeshi,

and Hitoshi has promised to be on my side.

He looks just like Father. Don't you think?

He looks like Yuu, too.

He's a good baby. His eyes are so kind.

Yuu was like this when he was a baby.

Isn't he sweet?

I don't want you to spoil him.

It's not good for so many people to hold him.

See, he's already picked up a bad habit.

I will just make it harder for Michiko.

And let me get this straight from the start.

She'll be taking care of him herself.

We don't want other people to meddle.

Michiko will be too busy with the baby from now on.

She won't have time to do any housework.

She'll devote herself to raising our heir.

Is that clear, Mother?

I want Hatsuko to go back to doing the household chores.

It's all for Takeshi's sake.

Shall we go upstairs and rest?

Let's go.

That's enough. You must be tired, too.

Thanks.

Tei will have a baby too, one day.

Takeshi won't be your only grandchild.

Don't worry. I'm not upset.

Takeshi belongs to Hitoshi and Michiko.

I'm wrong to expect to have things my way.

This is how it should be.

Hitoshi, Nozomi, and Tei...

They're all grown up now, so they don't need me anymore.

I want you to find someone, too.

I want to stay here with you.

No.

After Tei and Tatsunori get married next year,

and after we celebrate our new store's first anniversary,

I want to hold a memorial service for Yuu and his father.

I want to include a service for Mr. Kawamura, too.

He was Yuu's friend in the army.

And we owe our store's existence to him.

And after that, you'll be able to forget about everything.

About Yuu, and Mr. Kawamura.

It's all right to forget. You must forget.

Tei and Tatsunori were married in February of 1957.

Soon afterwards,

the Tanokura Store celebrated with its first anniversary sale.

In April, the 13th-year memorial service was held for Yuu and Ryuzo,

and a service was held for Yuu's friend, Mr. Kawamura.

All the Tanokura family members gathered.

I can't believe it's been 13 years already.

As they say, a decade is history.

Time sure flies...

So much has happened, too.

You've come such a long way.

I've managed to keep the store from going bankrupt.

I'm sure Yuu and Ryuzo have been watching over us.

It's all due to your hard work and efforts!

- How is Yuri? - She's fine.

- But she couldn't come today... - I understand.

I'm just happy that you and Yuri are happy together.

How is your work coming?

I'm still learning,

but I have had some sales of my work.

That's great! Work toward owning your own kiln.

I have no idea when that will be.

You'd better be more ambitious than that!

How about a baby?

I'm waiting on that, too.

You'll soon be having a lot of grandchildren.

I don't want to spend my days being called Grandma,

and having to babysit.

I was poor for most of my life,

and now, I finally have my very own business.

Work for me is just beginning!

I'll do everything that Ryuzo, Yuu and Mr. Kawamura

were not able to do.

I think of it as a duty for those who survived.

- Mother. - Yes?

It's about to start.

- Shall we all go? - Yes.

Economic growth was just beginning to take shape in Japan.

Oshin, at age 57, was about to embark on a new beginning, too.

Episode 268

In the spring of 1957,

the Tanokura Store celebrated its first anniversary with a big sale.

Now it was 10 years later.

Oshin was now 67, and it was now spring of 1967.

Mother, I'll do the rest.

I'm all right. This is easier than working out in the store.

This is your day off. You should rest.

Yours too, Hatsuko. Sorry to put you to work.

I haven't much to do anyway.

Doing nothing tires me out even more.

I guess you and I just can't relax.

in the years past,

we kept the store open every day of the year,

and none of us got days off, and that seemed normal.

Nowadays, the employees demand their rights.

It's not easy hiring good workers today.

Do you think we have enough meat?

Sure. We have a lot of other foods, too.

We have Hitoshi, Michiko, Tatsunori, Tei and Nozomi.

That's five adults, and Takeshi eats a lot, too.

I wonder what this family meeting is about?

Hitoshi and Tatsunori work together every day.

They can talk while they work.

The family is gathering to honor you.

They all worry about you.

I don't need any of that!

We have more cooking chores when they all gather.

Aren't you ready yet?

I told you we were going for lunch.

It's already 11:30.

I don't think I'll go today.

Midori is too much of a bother to take over there.

Mother wants to see Midori, too.

Then you take her. I don't need to be there.

I'll stay home, too. I have somewhere to go.

Stop being so spoiled.

You're the eldest son's wife.

It's time you did your part to honor my mother.

She won't be happy to see me anyway.

Michiko.

She just wants to see you and the kids.

We have important things to discuss,

and I want you there to hear it.

Let's go, Kei.

Give my best to your mother and Hatsuko.

I don't know why I have to be there...

Since we work at different jobs,

I don't have much to talk to them about.

And since I don't make much money,

it makes me feel bad when Mother asks how I'm doing.

Oh, come on! Making pottery isn't business.

It takes a long time to really excel in it.

I think your work in the latest exhibit is very good.

Take care.

Be a good boy, Kei.

Aren't you coming, too?

I have to stay home and watch the house.

Why?

We can't just leave the house empty.

Let's go, Kei.

See you later!

Take care.

Hurry! You're both so slow.

Did you close the gas valve?

We're coming home before dark, so it's all right.

No. We should never take chances!

Are all the doors locked?

I locked them.

How many times does he have to ask?

We're always told to hurry, and end up waiting.

Your father is too picky.

I forgot my wallet!

She's always forgetting things. We'll never get to leave!

We'll just go ahead.

Wait!

- Hello. - Hello!

Welcome!

Hello.

I'm sorry I haven't seen you in a while.

Likewise, I'm sure. We've been so busy here.

- You're late! - Sorry.

I thought we'd be the last ones.

- Hello. - I'm hungry.

It's so hard to get everybody ready on time.

Can we eat?

- Nozomi isn't here yet. - He's coming?

Yes, I thought it'd be a good chance for us to be all together.

Why didn't you ask me first?

Why should I? Nozomi is part of the family, too.

You two grew up together.

I thought he'd want to see everyone, too.

I start elementary school in April.

Yes, I know.

- We're here. - Where were you?

We went out to the station for a bit.

This is for Takeshi.

Thank you.

- And this is for Akane. - Thank you.

You can use it to buy something for school.

- And for you, Midori. - Thanks.

- Thank you very much. - Since we live apart,

I can't always be there to hand out allowances.

- Hiroshi and Hajime. - Thank you.

You both worked in school and got promoted.

Thank you for being so kind.

The kids look forward to allowance from me.

Let's talk before Nozomi gets here.

- Kids go outside. - Okay.

The kids can eat upstairs.

Let's have some beer first.

Thanks. Hatsuko sure knows what I like.

Thanks.

Here, Mother.

- Here you go. - I'm okay.

Oh, come on. Today is a special occasion.

Thank you.

Let's toast to Mother's health!

Cheers.

What are you all up to?

We owe all our success to you.

What did you want to talk about?

I'm sure it's nothing good anyway.

We're all thinking of what's best for us all.

Right?

I've decided to open a chain of stores.

Even if you oppose the idea,

I plan to go through with it anyway.

If we let this opportunity get away,

there will never be another chance.

We've had opportunities before,

but you've managed to oppose us at every turn.

We've finally paid off all of our loans.

Now is our chance for a new beginning!

We have twice the retail space from when we first opened,

and we have 20 employees.

Tatsunori also has his own small store.

I'm grateful for all that.

We're a big supermarket now, and our sales are growing.

But there's a limit to how much we can do here.

There's no more room for expansion here.

I'm sure you are already satisfied,

but our loans have been paid off,

and we still have that property we bought earlier.

We bought land cheap for investment purposes.

We can build a new store on that property!

Japan is experiencing an economic miracle.

And this economic growth will continue!

Even if we need to take out new loans,

it'll be worth it to open up a new store.

I'm sure you understand.

My father always says you can't rest on your laurels.

Besides, we don't want to expand the store here any more than we have.

It takes away your living space.

We could build you a new house.

That way, we can turn this whole living area into retail space.

We've already moved the store kitchen out of here.

There's no reason to keep living here.

Let's do this! Tatsunori and I can handle it all.

Takeshi, Hiroshi, and Hajime will be older, too.

We want them each to have a store of their own.

Right, Michiko?

Yes, but Mother is a very careful person.

Well, Mother?

Hello, this is the Tanokura residence.

Yuri?

Yes, we're all fine.

No. Nozomi isn't here yet.

Really? Congratulations.

We will talk later.

Nozomi's pottery won the exhibit prize!

She wanted us to tell Nozomi when he gets here.

He's finally done it.

That's great!

I'm so glad.

And we're all here to celebrate with him.

Maybe Nozomi can have his own kiln,

but all that will take money.

Nozomi doesn't have that kind of money.

About opening up a chain of stores...

Go ahead with it if you feel confident.

Really?

But there's one condition.

I want Nozomi to be able to have his own kiln.

Mother...

And I don't want to hear any complaints about it.

How much do you think it will cost?

I said I didn't want to hear any complaints!

It's my duty to be able to help him.

I couldn't let Nozomi re- establish the Kaga-ya business.

The least I can do for Okayo is to help her son

become an independent potter.

Hello!

Hello, Kei.

I'm so glad you came. Where's your father?

Sorry I'm late.

I'm glad to see you're in good health.

Mother...

Nozomi, come inside.

Oshin felt sorry for Nozomi

who had led a life of poverty to perfect his craft.

She was very happy

that Nozomi was finally able to win a prize for his work.

Episode 269

- Cheers! - Cheers!

- Congratulations! - Congratulations!

I still can't believe that I've won a prize.

Maybe it's some mistake.

I doubt that.

Call Yuri, she's waiting.

I'll talk to her when I get home.

I'm just happy that Hitoshi and Tei are both here to celebrate with me.

You'll be selling more of your pottery now.

If you go independent, you can earn a living with your pottery now.

It takes a lifetime to learn pottery.

I'll continue studying under my master.

You can't become independent?

It's not that easy.

Besides, I'll need my master's permission.

I don't have the money to go independent.

I'll just continue to progress little by little with help from my master.

Mother says she will buy you your own kiln.

Don't be ridiculous!

You have to buy land to put the kiln on first,

and land prices are high. Even in the country.

I'll do whatever it takes!

What are you saying?

You and Hatsuko are still forced to live like this in meager surroundings.

You can't be worried about me, too.

Mother and I are here because we like it.

Besides, it's next door to the store and convenient.

I still won't accept such an offer.

When I left home to study pottery,

I promised myself never to be a burden on anyone.

- But, Nozomi... - Don't worry.

I'll make it on my own.

So you don't have to worry about me.

Aren't you all here to discuss something?

That's all done.

We discussed starting a chain of stores.

Mother has finally decided?

You know how stubborn she is.

We almost missed the bus, but it's not too late.

Times have changed.

People drive in to shop from all over the countryside.

We will build chain stores all over!

That's a great idea! But it'll take a lot of money.

We'll borrow the money and invest it

into our chain of stores over and over again.

This store has shown us that we'll make more than enough

money to repay all of our loans.

Hitoshi sure is a good businessman...

Shouldn't we be celebrating that?

I can't celebrate yet.

Not until I know that this idea is going to be successful.

Mother.

I guess I'll have to pull myself together

in order to make this new idea work!

There will be a lot of compe- tition out there from now on.

Be careful, or we'll go bankrupt very quickly.

I'm ready to survive by any means possible.

I guess you will never be able to retire.

I'd better not get sick either.

She'll stay well as long as we keep giving her things to worry about.

We will start working on it tomorrow.

And we'll open two new stores within the year!

- You're drunk! - There's no need to rush it.

We have to hurry.

To find where we're going to open our stores.

Find a good location. That's important.

And I'll be visiting you very shortly.

You're busy. Don't go out of your way.

Thank you for everything.

- Bye! - Take care.

Take care, Mother.

- Bye! - Bye!

Take good care of your mother.

Bye!

- Bye! - Bye!

Bye.

"I'm sorry I haven't visited you for so long."

"I'm just happy to know that you

"and Hatsuko are well, and working hard."

"Thank you for including Nozomi and Kei in your family gathering."

"I'm sorry I won't be able to attend myself."

"I'm sending along a home-made cake for you."

"I've started baking. Mostly for Kei."

"I want you and Hatsuko to enjoy it, too."

Mother?

I got this note from Yuri.

She sure is a sweet girl.

This looks great!

Nozomi and Kei are very lucky to have Yuri taking care of them.

Michiko and Tei didn't bring me anything.

Mother.

I don't mind,

but they should've brought you something at least.

They all know you're the one who takes care of me.

They should be grateful to you!

I'm your daughter, too.

It's only natural that I take care of you.

They didn't even help clean up after dinner!

But Yuri isn't like that.

I'm sure she misses seeing you, too,

but she won't come here because of Hitoshi.

We can't do enough for poor Yuri...

But she and Nozomi don't ever ask me for any help.

At least they love each other, and they have a happy home.

And Nozomi is finally winning recognition.

They'll soon find the success they deserve.

I want to help them this time.

I'll need your help, too.

Before we build ourselves a new house,

I want Nozomi to have his own kiln.

Yes.

Please do all you can for them. I want you to help them both.

- Morning. - Good morning.

- Morning. - Good morning.

Your mother has gone out this morning.

Where did she go?

Hatsuko didn't say, but she'll be home by evening.

We need her to affix her seal on some documents.

- For the bank? - No.

I want to build our first chain store on the land Mother has invested in.

That's not good.

She took that land as collateral on a loan,

but it was just a formality.

But that location is the best I can think of.

Really?

I ran a check on it.

That owner's family have a huge gambling debt.

They can't even keep their employees.

The bank is ready to foreclose on it,

and if this continues,

Mother won't be able to collect on her loan.

They haven't even paid her interest on the loan yet.

I'm sure they'll gladly part with it.

We'd be helping them out!

I need Mother to come with me to the bank this afternoon

to borrow the money we need to purchase the property.

You'd better talk to your mother first.

If I tell her, she would just oppose the idea.

The world is changing all around us.

It's beyond Mother's scope now.

If we don't grab that property, someone else will.

We need to work fast!

- Good morning. - Morning.

Tatsunori has been here since early this morning.

- Coffee for you. - Thanks.

Your coffee is the best.

I like how appreciative you are, Tatsunori.

Where's Mother?

- She'll be home by evening. - Where did she go?

- Well... - Hatsuko.

I'm sure she has places she wants to go to...

I have to sell fish all by myself today.

The store's president shouldn't have to sell fish.

She should let the employees do it.

At her age, too. She never let's up.

Mother lives to work,

but I'm determined to have her retire.

I don't need her telling me how I should run the Tanokura Store.

Otherwise, we'd all be finished!

Thanks to you, Nozomi was able to win a prize.

Nozomi did it all on his own.

He's studied well under me, and he has a God-given talent.

His talent is finally beginning to show.

I'm very glad I took him under my wing.

I know I'm asking you a lot, but with your approval,

I'd like for him to be independent.

I know I'm being ungrateful, and you must be angry,

but I have a responsibility to Nozomi to see to his future.

I'm already 67,

and if something should happen to me,

Nozomi won't have anyone to help him financially.

That's why I'm asking.

Don't mind me.

Going independent won't be easy, but I'll gladly help him, too.

I'm sure Nozomi will be able to do it on his own.

He's able to withstand any kind of hardship.

Thank you very much!

Now the burden has been lifted off my shoulders.

What a relief!

Oshin will finally be able

to fulfill the promise she made to Okayo regarding Nozomi.

Oshin felt a sense of relief in her heart.

Episode 270

Oshin had wanted Nozomi to go out on his own

to be an independent potter.

Now Oshin was finally able to fulfill that promise

she had made to Okayo.

It's been so long.

Sorry for barging in on you like this.

Mother and I had a talk with my master.

Is that so.

Kei. I have some books for you.

- Thanks! - Thank you so much.

That cake you sent over with Nozomi was so good!

You're a lucky boy to be able to have homemade cake.

Yes.

Pastries are too expensive for us to buy.

Ever since Kei was born,

I haven't worked as a housekeeper,

so I have a lot of free time.

I knew you two were hard-pressed financially.

I'm sorry for not having helped.

My husband and I have caused you so much trouble already.

We couldn't ask you for more.

We want to be able to make our own way.

I didn't want to offer you financial help up until now

for fear of embarrassing you both.

But now things are different.

Mother wants me to become independent.

Master has given his permission, too.

He's even willing to find us suitable land on which to build my own kiln.

We can't afford it!

I'll cover the costs.

Congratulations.

And thank you for always standing by Nozomi.

He owes you for all the success he's had.

Thank you very much.

I didn't do anything.

Besides, I owe my happiness to Nozomi.

It has all been like a dream to me.

I'm happy the way things are.

I don't need Nozomi to become an independent potter.

Of course, you might both have more problems

that comes with being independent.

But the master thinks so highly of Nozomi's talents.

But...

I feel badly that I have to ask for Mother's help, too.

You're going to be starting a chain of stores soon.

You will need all your money for that.

I can't ask for your financial help now.

This is separate.

I have a responsibility to see you succeed.

I promised your late mother.

But, Mother...

I'm not young anymore.

If I don't help you now, I might regret it.

Then I could never face your mother in the afterlife.

It's for Kei's sake, too.

That's great!

His master has given permission, too?

Yes. As soon as they find a nice piece of land,

they will build a kiln, work area, and a house.

I told him to send me the cost estimates and the plans.

They'll probably need a lot of space for a large kiln,

a workshop, and a house. It will cost a lot.

I think I'll sell off one of our properties.

That's why I bought the land.

If that's not enough,

I can always borrow from the bank.

Did you eat dinner?

I'm sorry. I had dinner at Nozomi's.

Yuri cooked for me,

and the three of us had a nice long talk.

Now you can visit them anytime.

Yes. I'd been worried about them.

There wasn't much that I could do for them,

and it was hard for me to see them.

But after I help them out this time,

I won't feel guilty about visiting them anymore.

I'll have no more regrets. I can die any time.

There you go again... The Tanokura Store needs you!

I've done all I can.

It's all up to Hitoshi and Tatsunori now.

Did anything happen while I was gone?

Nothing really.

But Hitoshi asked for your seal.

He was in a hurry, so I gave it to him.

Why did he take my official seal?

Did he tell you why he needed it?

No...

You didn't even ask him?

It was Hitoshi. Not some stranger.

You just said that it was all up to Hitoshi and Tatsunori from now.

You can't keep an iron grip on the business forever,

or they'll lose motivation!

It's time the younger people took over,

so let the two of them run the show.

They're both still kids!

You should think about taking it easy.

I need your seal to get a bank loan.

Why didn't you ask me first!

You agreed to let us start up another store.

Do I have to get your approval for everything?

Then we can never get started.

Yes, you're the president of our family company,

and that's why I needed your official seal.

But sometimes there's no time to discuss it with you.

I wish you'd trust me more.

I won't oppose you trying to help Nozomi.

But if you don't borrow from the bank now,

we'll never meet our goals

of opening two new stores within the year.

There's no money for Nozomi now.

Hitoshi.

If you give him money now, you will be taxed for it.

Let Nozomi take out his own loan.

I'll gladly be a guarantor for his loan!

I know you love Nozomi,

but money matters have to be handled carefully.

Mother...

Maybe you should stop working in the store.

Why wear rubber boots all day and sell fish?

If we sell one appliance,

we make more money than you do selling fish all day!

There's no need for it.

Hitoshi!

I won't do away with our fish department.

We started out as a fish store, and we sell fresh fish for less.

And that's why I still allow the sale

of cooked foods as a service to our customers.

But let the younger people do it!

Mother! He's just worried about your health!

She sure is stubborn...

The customers have started coming in.

Mother?

Aren't you feeling well?

What's the matter?

I've decided to quit going out to the store.

I guess there's no place for an older person out there...

What you're talking about?

Hitoshi scolded me for trying to teach one of our cashiers

how to be more polite to customers.

That's nonsense!

People all appreciate how you've been training our employees.

Young women today are spoiled.

They don't want some old lady telling them what to do.

It's time to quit...

While I was peddling fish out of a cart with young Yuu in tow,

I used to dream of one day owning my own store.

No matter how small.

And finally, I got my store,

and it grew to this beautiful new store.

I've done what my husband couldn't do.

And I've pulled us all out of poverty.

I've done enough.

All that's left for me to do is to help Nozomi.

I've set money aside for you, too.

Mother!

Maybe I'll go to Shikoku on a religious pilgrimage.

That was one of my dreams, too.

And I'm ready to step out of this world.

There's a woman with a knife looking for you!

We can't get near enough to stop her.

Who is it?

We don't know.

She's looking for me?

She wants to kill the president of this company and die.

Please go upstairs!

If she wants to see me, I will see her!

What if you should get hurt?!

- It's a woman, isn't it? - Yes...

And as a man, you're afraid of her?

Mother!

I want the president! Or I'll set fire to this store!

What do you want?

Get the president here!

I need to talk to your president.

I'm Tanokura Shin, the president here!

Mother, it's dangerous.

Make a move, and I'll kill her!

You wanted to talk to me?

You're an ogre!

You tricked my husband into giving up his land!

Give it back... Give it back!

If you take our land and house away, our whole family will be homeless!

We'll starve on the streets!

There must be some mistake.

I don't even know what you're talking about.

Oh, sure!

I have the eviction notice. It has your name, and seal on it!

If you won't give us our land back, I will kill you, and myself!

What's the use of living now?

Senko...

Let me go!

Let me go!

Mother...

Translation: UTB Channel

Thanks to Avallac'h and XrayMind at D-Addicts.