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Episode 55
The rice riots had their beginning on August 3 1918 in Toyama
where angry fishermen's wives began a protest against the skyrocketing rice prices.
Soon similar riots were seen throughout the country.
More than 700 thousand people were said to have taken part in them.
In Tokyo too a crowd had gathered at
Hibiya Park on August 13 to demand affordable rice.
Oshin had just returned to Tokyo from having visited
Kaga-ya in Sakata after hearing of Sayo's passing.
You ran all the way to Hibiya Park from Ueno Station?
I was desperate and I was only 18 then.
You wanted to find the man you loved?
I wanted to find Okayo to help the Kaga-ya family.
I thought if I found Kota I'd find Okayo too.
Kota was an activist for the poor
so I figured he would be there at a rice riot.
There were so many people that I was swallowed up in the crowds.
I know about the rice riots but I didn't know you took part in it.
The people were all so excited.
The average office worker back then
made between 18 to 25 yen per month
but rice would cost as much as 70 sen per measure.
That means a month's salary could buy only a half bushel.
There were those who made big money by hoarding rice
and speculating on war goods for huge profits.
No wonder the people rioted.
The police didn't do anything?
They feared a revolution like the one in Russia the year before.
Did you find Kota?
Of course not!
I was shoved around and ended up in terrible trouble.
The world sure has become a dangerous place.
A customer told me that the riots are led by Reds!
The Reds sure are scary!
They started the Revolution in Russia too.
They're also stirring up all the labor problems!
The police are rounding up all the Reds now.
May I help you?
Is Hasegawa Taka here?
What's the problem?
Is she here or not?
I'm Taka the owner here.
You're the owner?
Do you know a Tanimura Shin?
Oshin is an employee here.
She does work here?
What has she done?
We're holding her at Hibiya Police Station.
She needs a guarantor to be released.
Please come and get her.
Oshin's been arrested?
She was arrested at the rice riots yesterday.
She's been cleared of any connection to the riot.
Bring your signature seal and come to the station.
Are you going?
I thought Oshin had gone to Yamagata.
It's funny that she was caught at the scene of the riots.
Leave her in jail.
She can ruin our reputation here!
Just ignore her.
She might be a Red!
Otherwise why would she be at the riots?
Red or not we can't just leave her in jail.
- But... - Watch the shop for me.
- She sure is trouble. - It's trouble for us all!
If people hear of this we'd all be suspected.
I'm sure our owner will have to let her go now.
Of course!
She might cause us more trouble.
She's no Red!
She has worked hard for two years.
Then why was she arrested?
It must be some kind of mistake! That's why she's being released.
Society will never overlook an arrest record!
That's ridiculous!
Come on in.
Oshin...
Sorry for worrying you.
I'm back.
I'm back now. I'm sorry.
You must be hungry.
I must get lunch ready for our owner.
I'm sorry to have been away for so long.
- Oshin... - Yes?
Did you go to Sakata?
Yes.
The Kaga-ya people are doing fine. I feel better now.
Thank you for all your help.
I have presents for everyone too.
And here's the five yen you loaned me.
Thank you.
The old madam told me to pay you back.
I told you you can keep the money.
Yes but...
I'm sorry if I sounded accusing...
But how did you get involved in the riots?
I'm so sorry.
When I got back to Ueno Station
I got caught up in the crowd as they marched to Hibiya.
There were so many people!
And that's where the police arrested me.
You must've had good reason to go to Hibiya.
I'm no fool I've known you for two years
and I know that you wouldn't have gone for no good reason.
I want an answer that'll satisfy me!
If my being arrested is a problem I'll leave.
But I wasn't there to take part in the rice riots!
I was looking for someone...
I thought I might be able to find him there.
You don't have to believe me.
You didn't find him did you?
I understand. Forget it.
I was afraid you might not return after visiting Sakata.
I thought it might have been an excuse to quit.
A girl like you is too good to work for us as a maid!
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to sound suspicious.
Never mind!
But people will talk...
There will be rumors. Just be prepared for it.
But I know that won't get you down.
I'm starving. Thanks for lunch.
Your soup is cold. I'll warm it up.
Fewer women want their hair Japanese-style now.
You've been losing customers?
It's because you don't do Western-styles here.
We don't consider it proper!
But they have so many interesting new styles.
- Isn't that right? - Sure.
Besides that's not why we lost customers.
There are rumors about one of our workers here.
You mean Oshin? The one who was in the rice riots?
She sure doesn't seem the type.
Young people today can be very scary!
I feel sorry for you.
I can't blame people for being upset with society.
Young people should get involved.
We have trouble paying 50 sen for a single measure of rice!
Do you realize how much trouble you've caused?
Just think of all the problems you've caused us!
You sure are bad.
What has she done wrong?
She was arrested due to a mistake!
Oritsu...
But she was arrested just the same.
Society won't let you off that easily.
The owner wants you.
What is it?
It's none of your business!
It's me Oshin.
People sure do talk.
Come on in.
You must be having a bad time of it.
I don't care what people say
but I do feel badly for involving all of you.
Maybe you should start thinking about your future.
That's what I wanted to talk to you about.
Oshin knew this was coming. She was being laid off.
But she had no regrets
for having ran with the rioters in search of Kota.
Thanks to Avallac'h and XrayMind at D-Addicts.
Translation: UTB Channel