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Episode 72
Where was this fabrics store?
Tokyo sure has changed...
I think it was over there by that building.
Oshin was looking for the location of the old Tanokura Store
and she was remembering how she and Ryuzo came to be.
Their relationship was to change her life forever.
The stock market crashed so we don't get as many
customers anymore. Ryuzo hardly ever comes by.
You think Mr. Tanokura's shop is doing poorly?
His business seems to be doing fine.
I need you to write a letter for me to Ryuzo.
I have to get him to visit more often.
I need four or five other letters written too.
I'll let you decide what to write.
Just say I love them and to please come by.
Okay.
With the poor economy I have to do something!
Here they come...
Business is so bad...
We just need a little patience that's all.
I have a friend who needs her hair done.
She can't afford her old hairdresser anymore.
You only charge half of other hairdressers.
Oshin's the only one making any money now!
These letters are all written by the same hand.
No don't!
It cost them money to have those letters written!
Why not go visit them once in a while?
You used to tell me not to go to the cafés!
I rather not see you at home looking depressed.
A man isn't a man if he doesn't play.
I'm sick of it...
Besides why waste my money during bad times?
Don't worry you can still afford a café or two.
Leave me alone!
I think it's time you got married.
The man who wrote these letters
has a good education but what a waste.
A woman wrote them.
A woman?
You know who wrote these letters?
You can tell it's done in a woman's hand!
It's a man women nowadays can't write like this.
I think of you each and every day.
Please come and visit.
My lady!
I've finally come. You're looking well.
Why didn't you send us word?
I didn't want to bother you all.
Where are the attendants?
I came alone it costs a lot to come here from Saga.
I'm not that old yet I can still travel alone.
My bags are out there. Where's Ryuzo?
Thank you. Take care!
Thank you!
Mother!
You're acting like a real merchant!
Has something happened back home?
No.
Your father and your brother are both fine.
Your father has fun minding the grandchildren.
I'm the only one who is busy.
What are you doing here?
I just decided to come on impulse.
Why should I call and cause you trouble?
Please come inside.
So this is your business?
I'm no guest Don't bother.
We only have men here. We can't do much.
You've been here five years now...
I've been wanting to come visit you.
I finally made it.
You should have told me you were coming.
Genemon wrote to me and I got concerned.
He's changed lately.
He thinks you should get married.
I'm glad I have Genemon here in Tokyo with you.
He has helped you get this far in business!
Now he wants you to get married.
Why did you do this?
He did the right thing!
You're already 27 and I'm concerned.
I have just the girl in mind. I sent her picture to Genemon.
And he thought she was great.
I did show him the picture...
I think she's the perfect bride for the boy!
She is here in Tokyo now studying tea with the Urasenke group.
She's cultured!
She arranges flowers and dances too.
A merchant's wife doesn't need culture!
It's all part of a good woman's training.
He's so right.
Thank you.
You came to arrange a marriage meeting with this girl in Tokyo?
Ryuzo is our third son
but he is still very important to the Tanokura family.
It's my job as your mother to find you a wife.
I don't need any help in finding my own wife!
I'll decide on who I marry!
Your mother has come all the way from Saga!
Never mind...
Ryuzo has always been stubborn.
He has always opposed his father and mother.
I'm sure he'll change his mind about the marriage meeting.
No I won't...
You will have this marriage meeting!
Mother...
You think you got to be where you are on your own?
You owe your parents! Stop being stubborn.
Genemon.
Yes?
Get me a hairdresser.
A hairdresser?
My hair needs to be redone.
Have one come here.
You wouldn't know where to get one...
I guess you wouldn't.
I'll go ask around.
I know a hairdresser who makes house calls.
She is good. I'll get her to come here.
Thank you.
It's nice to see you again.
Young master's busy. Just leave a message.
I've come to do hair.
You're a hairdresser?
Yes I am.
Young master sent for you?
The hairdresser is here.
Thanks.
We can use the other room.
That's my mother. Thank you.
This is the latest style here?
It's nice and feels light.
Do you like it?
I'm very happy. It'll do while I'm here in Tokyo.
Ryuzo!
How do I look? Isn't it modern looking?
Very nice. It makes you look younger!
This hairdresser is young but she's very good.
Tokyo sure has good hairdressers.
Thanks this is for you.
Thank you.
Please come again while I'm here.
Thank you I'll be going now.
She's such a nice girl!
She has good manners.
A product of good training.
I've heard that Tokyo girls are frivolous...
but I guess a few good ones are still left.
You like her?
Yes.
I'm glad to hear that. I want to marry her!
I want her for my wife!
Ryuzo's mother seemed very hard to please.
And Oshin was nervous.
She was happy that she was well-received.
But a storm was brewing in the Tanokura house!
Oshin had no idea...
Thanks to Avallac'h and XrayMind at D-Addicts.
Translation: UTB Channel