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Episode 67
On Kayo's wedding day
Oshin did her best in styling her hair in the ceremonial style.
Your hair is beautiful!
Oshin sure is good.
She did a good job.
I'm glad. The Kaga-ya business will be in good hands now.
I'm sorry to have caused you all concern.
From this day on I'll do my best for Kaga-ya.
Grandma...
Please live a long healthy life. I want you to be watching over me.
Congratulations.
Thanks. We owe it all to you.
Oshin had not told Kayo that Kota had come
back to Tokyo and that he was in her apartment.
Oshin felt badly for having betrayed Kayo.
But seeing Kayo in her wedding kimono
and seeing how everyone was so happy made her feel better
and she was convinced herself that it was for the best.
Thank you Oshin.
My old self is no longer...
Don't say that.
I'll be staring a new life now.
Throw all my things in Tokyo away.
I don't want anything that would make me think of Tokyo again.
I won't need my canvases and brushes anymore.
No more oil painting for me.
Oshin...
Live your life as you see fit. Be happy for my sake too.
Thanks.
As a guest you shouldn't be working.
I'm happy to be helping you.
You're quite a woman now... That kimono suits you nicely.
I wasn't planning to stay for the wedding
so I didn't bring anything. Madam let me wear one of Miss Okayo's.
You're the same age as Kayo.
it's time you got married too.
You don't know who Kayo was seeing in Tokyo?
No.
I feel badly for her.
It's a pity that she had to be the one to continue the Kaga-ya name.
I just hope her husband is good to her.
He's very dignified.
He's from a good family and he's educated.
But he wouldn't have come as an adoptive husband
if we weren't as rich as we are.
I'd wanted Kayo to marry someone who'd love her no matter what.
As the one to continue the Kaga-ya name it's fate.
Oshin?
Oriki!
Ofuji was so happy when I read her your letter.
You sent her your first earnings as a hairdresser.
And it was big money. 20 yen!
She's been so good to me. She helped me go to Tokyo.
If it weren't for her I'd been sold off.
Your father almost killed her.
He found out about the money order you'd sent
and he demanded to know where it came from.
He took the money away from her.
The economy got good because of the Great War
but the life of a sharecropper hasn't improved at all.
The rice prices keep going up
but only the landlords and rice dealers get rich.
No wonder he gets greedy when it comes to money.
I'd been worrying since I hadn't heard from her.
I'm sorry.
She asked me to write you but I've been too busy.
Besides the news wasn't any good.
She didn't want me to tell you about what happened.
That father and brother of yours...
They're so hard on her.
When will you be going back to the village?
I just came for the wedding.
I'll go back with you...
To see for myself. I'm worried about my mother.
Don't be silly. You can't go home!
Who knows what might happen to you.
- But... - Ofuji won't be happy.
Just stay away...
Live your own life.
Don't deal with your father and brother again.
I want to take her with me to Tokyo.
I don't want her to suffer anymore. She can have a better life in Tokyo.
I can do that much for her.
Miss Okayo's married now.
A big load has been lifted off of my shoulders.
Mother!
Your hair is so gray!
Why did you come?
Leave before your father and brother get home.
But mother...
I want you out of my life now.
You don't exist to me anymore!
Why do you say that?
You're capable of living your own life now.
Forget about us!
What good will it do for you to come back now?
Leave while you still can! Hurry and go!
Go!
You're a hairdresser in Tokyo?
You do as you please while we slave here.
Not just you...
My other siblings don't come by either.
Just because I'm the eldest son of a sharecropper.
I foil day and night for nothing!
I can't even get married. I'm tired of this!
Oh come on. Don't you worry now.
Oshin will be helping us from now on with money.
What are you saying?
She's been out working since age seven!
And you still want to squeeze money out of her?
She's 19 now and she has to think of marriage.
I won't let you use her anymore!
It's only natural that a sister helps her older brother.
We still have big loans to pay off.
If we don't clear our debts Shoji can't marry.
He spends all our money on sake.
I don't drink because I like it!
I labor day in and day out and look at us!
We're not human beings!
If I go to work in the munitions factory
I can wear nice clothes and earn good wages.
Go I won't stop you.
Not again!
If Shoji leaves who'll tend the fields?
I'd rather he leave than complain every day!
Yes I'll leave!
I've had enough of this life!
Shoji... Wait! Shoji!
What are you doing?
You should be the one to leave!
You can't even put in a good day's work!
How can you say that?!
All the other kids have left us... Only Shoji is here.
He keeps us going and if you don't like him
you should be the one to leave!
Mother you okay?
Don't worry. It's nothing new.
Oshin made up her mind to take her mother away from all this.
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What are you doing?
I wanted to cook you some beans.
Oshin had been away for three years.
But life was harder than ever at home
despite the booming economy.
This was the life of a poor sharecropper family.
Mother...
Let's go to Tokyo and we'll live together.
No thanks.
I came here as a bride expecting to die here.
This is my home.
We have our fields. We might we poor
but farming gives meaning to my life.
I was born into a farm family and I married a farmer.
This is my life.
I've experienced going away to work when we had nothing to eat.
But I always liked coming back to this life.
Thanks for your concern.
And I know you'll be good to me but I'll only be holding you back.
No you won't!
You will have your own family one day.
Who would want to marry you if I were around?
Don't say that!
I don't want to have to mind your husband.
If I stay here and if Shoji finds himself a wife
I would still be the lady of the house.
I've worked hard here.
Nobody can dislodge me from my place here!
Don't worry.
I'm not as weak as you think.
Just think of yourself.
We weren't good parents to you
but you've managed to make it on your own.
You're a good daughter.
I don't need anything else.
- Father. - Yes?
I'll send you money every month. I'll send as much as I can.
Did you hear that? Oshin will help us!
Oshin is a good girl!
Pay off your loans with the money.
What are you saying?
But be good to mother!
With money you won't fight anymore.
All I want is for the three of you to get along.
I'll work hard and earn the money!
Oshin!
I'm back.
- You've been gone for a while. - I'm so sorry.
I just arrived in Ueno. I just stopped in to say hello.
I'll come by from tomorrow.
- Here. - Thanks!
- What is it? - Some manju cakes.
I'm so glad she's back.
We missed you!
Other hairdressers charge so much more than you.
It's not the money. This hairstyle makes me look older!
Oshin can make you look younger.
I'm not that old yet!
We're all in the same boat.
I appreciate your support.
I'll be needing more money now so please find me more clients.
Of course!
Be quiet!
Kota?!
I'm sorry.
When did you get back?
Late this afternoon. What's going on?
Don't turn the lights on.
Okay.
It's the police...
They're on my trail.
Japan's one of the few places where strikes aren't allowed.
It's the worker's right to strike!
The government shouldn't be suppressing them!
When we first met
you were trying to incite share- croppers to fight the landlords.
That's right. I'm still involved in that.
There's no difference between factory workers and sharecroppers.
Your task is so demanding...
Someone has to do it!
I have nowhere to hide but here.
Shall I make you something to eat?
No I'll leave as soon as it's quiet outside.
No. Stay here. I'll go instead.
How's Okayo?
She got married in Sakata.
I see. That's good.
I didn't tell her about you.
Good you did right.
I don't know if I did the right thing.
She seemed heartbroken...
Maybe I should've told her!
No.
She asked me to get rid of her things.
She didn't want any reminders of Tokyo.
That's why I came... but it's so hard for me!
She'll get over it soon.
She has somebody now. He'll make her forget.
I guess it's safe for me to go now.
We'll just hold onto this room for you.
I'll be leaving Tokyo right away. I don't know when I'll be back.
And I'll never come back to this room again.
Throw her things away as she asked you to do.
Then at least spend your last night here.
I'll bring you breakfast early in the morning.
Oshin.
Yes?
Maybe we'll never see each other again.
Forgive me for having hurt you.
I'll be back... with breakfast early tomorrow.
Oshin had thought that she'd gotten over Kota
but having seen him again she felt differently.
She didn't want this to be their last meeting.
Good morning.
Cooking so early in the morning?
I'm so sorry if I disturbed you.
We're an old couple. We rise early!
Going on a picnic?
I have to deliver this food for someone.
Quite a feast!
It's me Oshin...
It's Oshin.
This is the pen I always favored. Please put it to good use.
Where is he?
Where did he go?!
Oshin knew they were police detectives
and she knew they'd come to arrest Kota.
She also knew that she was in big trouble.
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- Thank you. - Enjoy your breakfast.
Room service is a luxury!
They charge you so much more for the same food.
It's better than dressing up for the dining room.
I bought this dressing gown.
So I wanted to relax and enjoy breakfast in my room.
That's why we should have stayed at an inn.
Then you can eat in your yukata bathrobe.
You can only get coffee in hotels!
You were so drunk last night...
I can't keep up with you!
People in my generation are tougher.
Grandma.
Don't say that.
That's why your son's wife hates you.
I don't say such things to her! Time has changed...
I don't expect people to understand what I went through.
People today have lots of money and they pamper their children.
Electronics has made housework easier.
And people are free to do as they please.
That pen...
You should get a newer one but you only use this one.
These fountain pens are so old-fashioned.
I thought it was strange... But this is a memento from Kota.
Not exactly a memento he's still alive.
Really?
You know where he is? Have you been seeing him?
You'd better eat while the food is hot.
I thought you never saw Kota again.
Fountain pens back then were so expensive!
Look it's made in Germany. It was very expensive.
These never break. Not like the newer ones.
You've hung onto it for so long.
That harmonica Shunsaku gave me as a child and this pen.
They're both so precious to me.
Both those men were radicals.
And they left a strong impression on you.
It's so hard to imagine today...
There's no military service so there's no need to desert.
Opposition to war is considered normal.
Strikes are recognized by law now.
I don't get it... Why did the police come after Kota?
Back then strikes were illegal.
Workers couldn't even have labor unions.
People like that were considered enemies of the nation.
Especially in 1918 and 1919 when there were many labor troubles.
The police wanted to rein them all in.
You sure do have a good memory.
Of course such things affected my life directly.
How could I ever forget?
We know he was here. This is his isn't it?
I only come here from time to time I don't know anything.
Where's the woman who rented this room?
I don't know.
If you don't know her why are you here?
Why do you have a key to the room?
You two are both trying to protect that man!
Whom are you talking about?
Come to the station with us!
What have I done? I've done nothing wrong.
Takakura Kota is a radical. An agent!
To know him is to be his cohort!
That's ridiculous.
We need a statement from you.
I have nothing to tell!
Tell us about this other woman
and how you and Takakura are all connected!
Where's Oshin?
She doesn't usually miss appointments.
Maybe something has happened to her.
Then she would have sent word to us.
You haven't gotten your hair done yet?
I thought you would be done by now.
- Oshin's not here. - She's usually so prompt.
I'll go check her house.
Something might have happened.
I have no idea either.
She left early in the morning and she hasn't come back.
Then two police detectives came here...
Detectives?
Policemen in civilian clothes.
- What did they want? - They wanted to check her room.
Oshin's committed a crime?
They wouldn't say... They tore her room apart.
Where could Oshin be?
Maybe she's being held at the station.
Oh come on!
I have faith in Oshin too.
But this is so much trouble for us.
We can't have her living here anymore.
I'm a hairdresser. I have clients waiting.
Let me go.
Then tell us about Takakura and this woman.
She has nothing to do with this Takakura.
Then tell us who she is.
What's there to hide?
She has gone home and gotten married.
I don't want her mixed up in this nonsense.
What nonsense?!
Takakura is a dangerous man and she was living with him!
I have known her since I was little
and nobody I know is out to disrupt society!
She must've been in the movement with Takakura!
You too!
You must have known what he was up to.
As long as you cover up for him you are guilty too!
We can track him down if you help us.
Then you can go home.
I don't know where he is.
Don't take me for a fool!
What has she done?
I can't believe she would steal anything.
Maybe she got involved in someone else's crime...
What's the use of us worrying about it?
We don't know what's going on.
She has only us to count on.
Doesn't anyone have connections with the police?
Maybe we can find something out.
Let's ask Ryuzo!
That fabric merchant?
Does he know someone on the police force?
He does know a lot of people and he's a friend of Oshin's too.
I can't think of a better man to help us.
Let's just try and call him.
That old man always answers the phone.
He won't let us talk to Ryuzo.
Maybe it's better for us to go there.
Then he'd chase us away.
You've been there?
A few times...
Hurry up and go!
If Mr. Tanokura's in will you call him for me?
It's an emergency!
He's out right now.
Ryuzo!
I told her you were out!
Your mother would despair if she knew of this.
Don't you want to go home?
You sure are stubborn...
You can go now.
We checked your room but found nothing.
We figured you're not involved in the movement with Takakura.
Thanks for your help.
What about all the business I lost today?
Thanking me won't make it better!
Don't you get impudent with us!
You were a suspect being held. It could've been much worse!
Hurry and go.
There's a guarantor waiting for you.
How are you?
Let's go out to dinner.
I'm sorry to cause you so much trouble.
I knew some of the men at the station.
You weren't really being held as a suspect.
They would've let you go sooner or later.
The girls were all worried about you.
I was worried too.
I thought you might have been tortured.
- Were you all right? - Yes.
Poor thing. You must've been scared.
This is the second time I was arrested.
I had to stay overnight after the rice riots.
That's some story!
People called me a Red after that.
You're a Red? That's funny!
Lenin sure would be surprised to hear that!
Who's Lenin?
A Red who doesn't know Lenin?
Oshin couldn't figure Tanokura out.
Ryuzo's smile made her feel much better.
All that happened seemed to melt away.
Oshin was enjoying this dinner.
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I'm glad you like beef... I was worried.
You're not having much.
This is all for you!
You must be hungry after being questioned
all day long at the police station.
I've never had meat this good.
Thank you for coming to bail me out.
I'm grateful.
Mrs. Okayo had asked me to help you.
It must be fate!
I feel so fortunate.
She sure fell for the wrong man...
It's caused you a lot of trouble too.
You don't even know him do you?
Did the police ask you about Mrs. Okayo?
Yes they did.
They think she's in the movement too
because this man Takakura has been coming to her apartment.
But I told them that she had already
gone back home to get married.
I don't want people in Sakata to know that
she was involved with an activist.
I was kept there so long because I refused to
tell the police anything about him or Mrs. Okayo.
I see you did right by protecting your friend.
I'm impressed!
Mrs. Okayo is the heiress to the Kaga-ya business.
The family took care of me as if I were their own.
I was raised like a sister to Mrs. Okayo.
She's more important to me than my own life!
But you sure have a lot of courage for a woman.
I'm very impressed!
I only did what seemed right to me.
This man Takakura sure is a lot of trouble...
He's gotten you in trouble too!
- I'm back. - Welcome home.
I'm sorry for all the trouble I caused you today.
I want to talk to you about that.
People think that you're a Red!
Was this latest trouble related to that?
What if my husband hears about it?
He hates people who oppose the government.
That's why I want you to move out.
I'll even pay you back your rent.
Please move out as soon as possible.
Oshin had thought that both Kayo and Kota were behind her
but seeing the pen that Kota had given her
her feelings for him returned. She prayed that Kota was safe.
And she dreamed of seeing him again.
In thinking about him she forgot all about Ryuzo
or the fact that she was asked to vacate the house.
Welcome back.
I told you not to wait up for me.
Were you out visiting the cafés again?
It's all part of business.
Many of our customers for fabrics go to the cafés.
I'm not spending money for nothing.
I've made so many new clients in those cafés.
That's why I have never complained before.
But this woman that came today is trouble!
She came today with a message that's all.
Don't worry about her.
What I'm worried about is your spiritual weakness.
Weakness in allowing such women to visit here.
The Tanokura family is an illustrious old family from Saga.
We were allowed to have a family name from early on!
And you cavort with café waitresses like that?
- I know... - No you don't!
I'm the third son and I left the family to start my own business.
But you can never ignore your background!
Your mother gave me orders to watch over you here in Tokyo!
I know!
But I'm old enough to look after myself.
You're still a child... You need me!
Your mother is worried and she wants you to settle down
so she sent a photo over for a possible match.
She's a fine girl with a good background.
I'll have some tea and rice and go to bed.
- Please go on up to bed first. - Look at the photo first!
Why bother with this? I'll just turn this offer down too.
Young master!
I told you I'll find my own wife.
I built up this business all on my own
and I won't have people telling me what to do!
You got money from your family to start this business in Tokyo.
You didn't do it all on your own!
It's only natural that the family support its son.
I won't be troubling them again. I'm on my own!
It's my business to find my own wife!
I refuse to have my family tell me what to do.
Young master!
What will you do if the business runs into trouble?
You're doing well now but who knows?
You'd better honor your family just in case.
No matter what I'll handle my own business.
My brother is the head of the family now
and I can't be counting on him.
I'm willing to take my chances with life.
Please send this picture back.
He's just a snot-nosed kid.
He's such a child.
Hello.
I was here once to use your telephone.
Is Mr. Tanokura here?
What's your business?
Isn't he here?
I'll give him your message.
I see.
This is some sake for the kindness he showed me yesterday.
I didn't know what to get.
Who are you?
My name is Oshin.
Please convey my gratitude.
Did we send that congratulatory gift?
- I've sent flowers and 10 yen. - You gave 10 yen?
The new shop will be a big outlet for our fabrics for suits.
We'll make that 10 yen back in no time!
Oshin?
You're still here?
I got your message already.
I came to thank you for your help yesterday.
I'll be going now.
Oshin!
What does he see in that silly girl?
Wait Oshin!
You didn't have to come and thank me.
I just wanted to show my appreciation.
Don't be like that...
I feel so badly for the trouble I caused you.
Don't worry about it.
How about having coffee with me? I know a good place.
- I'd better be going... - Don't you like coffee?
I have to look for a place to live.
A room?
I was thrown out of the house.
They didn't want any trouble with the police.
That's nonsense!
It's not their fault... That's how society is.
Come and have coffee with me. We'd better talk.
I'll help you.
Do you really enjoy doing hair?
Yes I'm glad to have that skill.
It allows a woman to make it on her own.
Then open your own shop. I'll provide the funds.
You can't do that...
Find a good location
and you can repay me in installments every month.
I can't ask you to do that for me!
This is business. It's an investment!
You'll do a good job of running a business.
Thank you but I'm best at house calls.
If I open a shop I'd have to hire people and it'll cost more.
I already have all I need to make house calls.
It's freedom too.
A shop would tie me down.
Yes but...
I make good money. Please don't worry.
I know I shouldn't say this but coffee isn't all that good.
You live in a world apart from mine.
That girl left this sake for you earlier.
What exactly did you do for her?
Young master!
Quiet!
Oshin didn't know why Ryuzo was being so helpful.
She even considered his attention a bother.
She just wanted to make some money
to send to her family back home.
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Oshin was asked to leave her boarding house
because of she was questioned by the police about Kota.
Fortunately her hairdressing business hadn't suffered.
The café waitresses didn't really care.
I have other clients to visit.
How many do you have?
I must have 20 clients in all.
Some people want me to come early.
And you still do some sewing too?
What will you do with all your money?
Maybe open a big shop of your own?
No I send it all to my parents in the country.
So I have nothing left.
I didn't know that.
You are so good. Relatives can be greedy sometimes.
It can't be helped...
We're sharecroppers so we have big debts.
If we don't pay that off my brother can't find a bride.
You are so good!
I want to help and I don't mind working.
It's better to be depended on than being dependent.
Then how will you ever get married?
I don't plan on getting married.
As a hairdresser I make enough to eat and I can be carefree.
I don't want to suffer in marriage like my mother.
Then you might end up like us!
No you can still do hairdressing when you're old
but nobody wants a wrinkled waitress.
- Isn't that right? - Yes.
I'd better be going now. Thank you!
- Make lots of money. - I will do.
It was already 1920 and Oshin had turned 20.
Letter from Mrs. Okayo
Sorry for not writing sooner.
I heard that you had moved.
But as you know I'm not good at writing letters.
I've settled down some.
But it's very lonely here in Sakata
and I miss Tokyo very much.
Reading again? Come and have some tea.
I don't want any right now.
I want to talk to you. Grandma is up too.
Come now.
Is Masao out with clients again?
Yes he's entertaining clients.
Oh sure.
He's out with geisha girls again! You should be more firm with him.
If you hold back because he's Kayo's adoptive husband
he will just take advantage.
I feel sorry for Kayo... He's neglecting her!
I don't mind.
No! You're not forceful enough with him.
You should complain to him once in a while!
He does his job for the Kaga-ya business.
That should be enough.
Does he really do any work?
He's out with the geishas every night!
Mino that's enough.
Don't stick up for him.
I've heard rumors about him and Kosuzu a geisha.
Don't say such things in front of Kayo!
Masao is Kayo's husband.
She needs to know.
- Stop it! - But...
Kayo...
Hurry and have a baby then things will be fine.
- You can go now. - Be careful.
Good night!
Let it be.
He's back...
What time does he think it is!
Stay out of it Kayo doesn't seem to mind.
I'd better go speak to him!
You will just cause trouble for the couple.
Poor Kayo... She doesn't ever complain!
We can't just let it go.
It's not our business. Let them work it out.
I'll make the bath if you like.
Never mind.
Do you want some tea and rice?
You know that I was with the geisha...
And you don't care?
I'm not worth getting jealous over?!
Everyone can hear you.
Mrs. Okayo's letters never let on that she was unhappy.
I found out later... She was suffering.
Because of her love for Kota?
Probably.
And her husband was unhappy about being just an adoptive husband.
He played around a lot.
Like he was getting back at Mrs. Okayo.
Marriage is a very difficult thing.
When I realized that
I should have let her be with Kota but it was already too late.
To suffer with the one you love isn't really suffering.
I came between her and Kota for Kaga-ya's sake
but it turned out to be the wrong decision.
Mrs. Okayo never saw Kota again?
We'd better be going...
You never saw Kota again either?
I saw him on May Day of that year.
On May 2nd of that year Japan had its first May Day.
I went to Ueno Park see what was going on.
There were so many people!
And the police were there in force too.
People made speeches and sang labor songs.
Then I spotted Kota...
I remember exactly how he looked.
I had never seen him like that before.
It was the face of a man with a belief to fight for.
He looked so fine!
I'd like to meet him.
How is he doing?
Where does he live?
What is he doing?
Thank you for the tea.
You're Oshin's son?
Yes.
I'd been meaning to visit you.
Your new supermarket in our town has
come to be a problem for our business.
It is ironic that you should visit me.
I'm sure it wasn't easy for you to come.
I'm sorry. I know I'm imposing.
Is Oshin well?
She's gotten older but she's very spirited.
I should've come with her but she's away now.
That's why I've come alone.
As you know we opened our 17th store here in town.
But we learned that a large supermarket chain
is trying to buy up land near the train station.
If they succeed we small businesses stand to lose.
We'll be driven to bankruptcy.
That's why I'm here to ask for your help.
Please help us!
What would you like for me to do?
Your Namiki Food Store is the oldest and the best in that block.
And your lot footage is large too.
Even if the other shop owners sell their land to big business
as long as you don't we are safe.
You don't want me to sell my land?
Please... for my mother's sake.
I'm sorry but I've already retired.
I can't help you.
Mr. Namiki...
I know Oshin will understand.
And maybe that's why she's taking a trip now.
That's how Oshin is...
I'm back.
Grandma?
Perhaps Hitoshi is at Kota's house now...
He's such a fool...
Uncle Hitoshi knows Kota? My father never mentioned it.
There was a secret between Oshin and Kota that nobody knew about.
And it wasn't over yet...
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...
Episode 73
Oshin was out on a house call.
It was all a part of her daily routine.
With all the letters I sent out
I hardly got any of my customers back.
Maybe just enough to cover half the money for having the letters written.
The economy really is bad isn't it?
Ryuzo hasn't come by maybe his business is bad too.
You sent a letter to Ryuzo too?
You too?
Oh no!
I had Oshin write me one to Ryuzo too.
- Why didn't you tell us Oshin? - I'm sorry.
It's not for you to tell us.
We all asked you to keep it a secret.
Ryuzo must have been very surprised.
I'm embarrassed...
Nobody really loves him and he knows that!
Maybe he is marrying someone from Saga.
His mother is here from the country.
You seem to know a lot.
I was called to do her hair today.
No wonder he hasn't come by.
What's his mother like?
Like the wife of any landowner. She seems very difficult.
Let's give up on Ryuzo!
But she seemed nice.
I'll bet she tipped you a lot.
No. She just gave me what I asked.
She sounds tight!
That's how one gets rich.
Ryuzo was always free with his money.
He's the third son. He's probably spoiled.
You know... He's kind of absentminded.
That's what I liked about him.
Forget him... He's getting married!
I know.
Oshin couldn't care less about Ryuzo.
She had no idea that the Tanokuras
were just then talking about her.
Oshin just listened to the girls gossiping.
What's wrong with her?
You were praising her for being so good.
She is good as a hairdresser.
But to be your bride is another story.
If she's a good person that's all that matters.
Can't you see?
We need a bride suitable for the Tanokura house!
Who cares about that? We're just Saga farmers!
How dare you talk like that!
We were one of the very few who
were allowed to have family names!
The Meiji period is over it's the ninth year of Taisho now.
It's an era of democracy!
I'm the third son and I'm independent.
I don't want to be tied down to the family name!
You're still a Tanokura... I won't let you do as you please.
You got her to come here so I could see her.
I didn't choose her on impulse.
I know that she is the only one
who can help me throughout my life.
Ryuzo...
I've known a lot of women here in Tokyo...
And I've fallen in love too.
But Oshin is the first girl I want to marry.
She got me thinking about marriage.
It's gone to his head... It's no use talking to him.
She's got him wrapped around her finger.
Cool off your head!
But mother...!
Your mother's right.
A Tanokura can't marry a hairdresser.
I'll never approve!
I'm so sorry! I should have watched him.
That's right. Why do you think I sent you here?
I had asked you to keep your eye on him!
You've spoiled him too much.
I knew no good could've come of him coming out to Tokyo
and that's why I sent you here with him.
I've failed.
She has visited here a couple of times.
But I had no idea he wanted her.
Maybe things have gone farther than we realize...
No... He would never do anything immoral!
He's a man. It's possible.
Ryuzo is very sincere...
I'm sure she put the idea in his head!
Yes I understand.
I fell for the wrong girl as a young man myself.
That's why I've never taken a wife.
I didn't want that to happen to our young master.
We must do something about it immediately!
It's all my fault so I'll take care of it.
We must make the marriage meeting happen.
I'll stay here until I can change his mind.
I can't go back home like this!
Good morning.
- Good morning. - Good morning.
You're up early Oshin. Don't you ever sleep?
You were up late again last night.
I had to sew a kimono.
I hear you do good work as a hairdresser too.
What will you do with all your money?
Are you supporting a man or something?
You're pretty. I'm sure the men don't leave you alone.
You're from the Tanokura Store!
Thank you for your business.
Does the lady want me to come back?
No I came to talk to you.
I don't have much to offer you.
Sorry to bother you so early in the morning.
I wanted to catch you before you went out.
What can I do for you?
I'll get right to the point...
I have 200 yen here...
Please break off with our young master.
Forget all about him.
If that's not enough I'll get you more money.
Just don't ever see him again!
I don't understand...
I know you want to deny it...
I don't want to think that you're toying with him.
If you love him please leave him.
I don't know what you two have promised.
Please forget everything that happened.
I think you're mistaken... There's nothing between us.
You can't fool me. He's told us!
He wants you to be his bride.
He said that? No way!
There's nothing at all between us! Maybe you have the wrong Oshin?
He told us after you came to do his mother's hair.
There's no mistake!
But I really don't have anything to do with him.
I have no reason to accept this money.
Please take it and leave!
You still won't admit?
He bought you that mirror stand.
I remember seeing a bill for it.
I thought it was strange so I checked into it.
And it was for Tanimura Shin!
- I did... - No need to explain.
I should've scolded him for it then. It's my oversight.
We already have a girl in mind for him.
Please help me by breaking things off with him.
- I'll get you more money! - That's enough!
I have nothing at all to do with him.
Why would I want him anyway?
I'd refuse him even if he were to ask!
Get out! I'm sick of listening to you!
Get out of here!
You idiot! What have you done?!
I knew you wouldn't understand... That's why I went directly to her.
She doesn't know yet.
No wonder she seemed so confused.
How could you do that?
I was going to ask Oshin after I talked to mother.
Now you've ruined everything!
Maybe that's for the best... You two weren't meant to be.
She's no good... She yelled at me!
I don't blame her. It's your fault.
Now it's all over. Please forget her.
No I won't!
Oshin was upset.
She was more angry since she had no feelings for Ryuzo whatsoever.
She was very upset with old Genemon.
Episode 74
Oshin!
I went to your house but you were out.
But I knew you would be coming here.
I want to talk to you.
I was meaning to visit you too.
I'm glad! I was worried you wouldn't see me anymore.
I have a thing or two to say to you too!
I'm sorry but I can explain...
Let's go talk where we can be alone.
I have work to do.
Couldn't you take the day off? It's important.
I'm not rich like you. I need to work to live!
If I break an appointment I'll lose the trust of my
customers and won't be able to work!
I understand... I'll wait until you're done.
- I'll be free at 7 o'clock. - Okay.
Then please come to that beef restaurant we went to.
We'll talk over dinner.
I've been put to shame...
Where's young master?
He didn't show up for the marriage meeting!
I looked for him everywhere.
I was hoping he'd gone directly there.
He said he was going to the barber.
This was a big day for us all! I told him how important it was.
I shouldn't have let him go to the barber alone.
I had no idea that he would do this.
He's no child I couldn't go to the barber with him.
Never mind! It's too late!
I'm so sorry!
He's beyond my reach now...
He loves this Oshin more than he loves me.
Don't worry about her she doesn't care for him.
Oh sure...
It's pitiful how he's in love with her!
It's not as we feared. She's not with child.
I'm sure she's up to no good.
She's playing him for a fool.
He'll wake up soon he's a good boy.
It's too bad this happened but he'll find someone.
Your guest is here.
- May I start dinner? - Yes please do.
No I'm not here to have dinner.
Oshin...
You have no cause to buy me dinner.
- Just bring dinner for two. - Certainly.
Thank you for waiting.
I'm sorry that Genemon went to see you.
I'm sure you were just using me as an excuse.
But what you did isn't right!
You can't joke about wanting to marry me.
Genemon was very serious about it.
That's why I was coming over to your
store today to clear this matter up!
I'm sorry.
You must've been surprised. But I'm serious.
I want you to be my wife.
We'd met through Mrs. Okayo. I liked you right away.
- But... - Please listen to me.
I wasn't thinking of marriage then.
But it's already been more than a year
since I started thinking of marrying you.
It was after you were taken in by the police for knowing Kota.
I offered to open a beauty parlor for you didn't I?
You refused... and I tried to forget you.
But when I thought I couldn't see you anymore
all I could was think about you.
I didn't know why and I was confused.
I stopped going to the cafés and seeing other women.
I lost interest in all that.
I thought about it...
And I realized that I loved you.
- Mr. Tanokura...! - Here's your dinner.
Let me do that.
All right. I'll leave it to you.
Let's eat. You must be hungry.
I've heard what you have to say.
No we've just begun to talk!
But...
Please join me for dinner.
I'm not too good at it... I'll get the waitress.
This is the Oshin that I fell in love with.
You'd look great in the kitchen.
I've been cooking since age seven I'm used to it.
That's ideal for a woman.
I don't like a woman who is suited to business.
Beef shouldn't be overcooked.
Thanks for serving me my food.
Thank you.
This is good!
You're a great cook!
Won't you join me?
Oshin...
You're a warm kind person.
But that's not enough to make it in this world.
You're strong too.
You're all on your own here in Tokyo.
You have the strength to make it!
No ordinary woman would be so nonchalant
about being taken in by the police twice.
I'm not proud of it.
One can't make it without that kind of spirit.
I want a woman like that by my side.
I didn't fall for your looks.
I fell for the kind of person you are.
Please understand!
I'm not what you think I am.
You don't understand your own worth!
Your the most wonderful woman to me.
Please be my wife!
I can't promise to make you happy...
But I promise that I'll take good care of you!
I'll never make you cry.
Please believe in me. Just follow me!
I appreciate what you're saying but please stop dreaming.
I'm not dreaming I'm very serious.
I'm willing to wed you right now.
I refuse!
I've never thought of you as a marriage partner.
Start thinking about it now!
I don't intend to.
You don't like me?
That's not the point...
We live in different worlds!
Don't you start talking like that!
Society won't consider us as being equal.
Your parents too. Or Genemon.
I left home to become a merchant. I'm on my own!
I have to support my family back home.
I'm not free to do as I please.
I can take care of your family for you!
I can't ask you to do that.
I'm happy with my life as it is.
I can support myself and my family too.
I don't intend to give up my freedom.
You've helped me a lot and I'm thankful.
But...
I...
I understand.
I'd better leave.
Oshin...
I won't give up.
I'm in no hurry. Just get to know me.
Young master!
I'm sorry about today.
How dare you embarrass your mother!
I didn't come because I had no intention of marrying that girl.
Ryuzo!
I will never have a marriage meeting.
I'm happy that you are doing well.
I appreciate the money you send.
Shoji is finally getting married.
Please send a larger amount for his wedding.
The letter from her father obviously written
by someone else left Oshin feeling empty.
She didn't mind working.
But she didn't appreciate her father
so blatantly taking her for granted.
How long will she have to continue this?
She had just refused Ryuzo's proposal.
She didn't love him but she felt badly
that she was not in a position to marry anyone.
Why should she send money for her brother's wedding?
Oshin didn't feel good about it at all.
Episode 75
After she refused Ryuzo's proposal of marriage
Oshin thought it was all over between them.
She was more concerned about the request
for more money made by her father in Yamagata.
She tried to do more work in order to earn the money.
And she'd stay up nights sewing kimono for people.
She cut down on her eating and sent the money home.
Oshin had no time to think of Ryuzo.
You have a money order.
Thanks.
Who is it from?
Oshin of course! She's such a filial daughter.
I hear she does hair in Tokyo. She sure earns a lot of money!
Thanks.
She just sent some money the other day.
What did you tell Oshin?
Did you ask her for more money?
We have been paying off the debts
to the landlord with money Oshin sends.
What else do you need money for?
The economy is bad... Yet she sends 20 yen a month!
I feel sorry for her...
She must be trying so hard to earn the money!
You're making the sake taste bad...
I'm not wasting the money.
We need money to renovate the house.
You want to renovate the house?
The debts are close to being paid off
and Shoji is taking a wife. We need a bigger house.
You're renovating for Shoji's bride?
Oshin is working herself to death for that?
Stay out of it! She understands.
If the girl doesn't like this house
she doesn't have to marry Shoji at all!
I came here as a bride and I've stayed.
She can't expect luxury either!
You mean to ruin Shoji's chances for marriage?
The bride's parents want us to renovate.
Nobody wants to live in a shack like this.
Then let Shoji do it himself.
You can't beg for money from Oshin!
I'm not loafing.
We're all working towards lowering our land rents.
But the farmers here are scared of the landlords!
There's not much use staying on here...
But I've stayed for you two!
Leave if you want to go...
Fuji!
You're not staying on for us.
You're just afraid of going off to the city to work!
Shoji... Don't be angry.
I understand.
Don't you love your own son?
And you have no feelings for Oshin?
I'm not trying to squeeze blood out of a turnip.
Oshin is working and doing well. She should be helping her brother!
Shoji is the only one to have stayed on with us.
I've talked to the carpenter.
300 yen should get us a good house.
Let's have more drinks.
I'm having Oriki write this letter because I wanted to tell you
about your father's plan to renovate our house.
I don't know how much you earn
but there's no need to send us all your money.
Save some money up for yourself.
You're already 20. You should be married already.
Please find a good man to marry.
We can't put on a wedding for you.
So save some money for your own wedding.
Fuji's letter made Oshin feel better.
She thought her father's request to send more money selfish
but her mother's words made it all bearable.
She wanted to ensure that her mother
and her brother's new bride could get along.
Oshin felt it was the daughter's job to help them out.
I've been watching for you here.
You come here the same time everyday.
I'd go home after having a glimpse of you.
I didn't mean to stop and talk like this.
It's been nice just seeing you...
I'm in a hurry.
Oshin...
Are you ill?
I've been worried... Maybe you're working too hard?
I've been busy.
You don't look well.
- Ryuzo! - You hardly ever come by!
What are you doing here?
You and Oshin?
What a shock!
No wonder he never comes to see us.
You can't fool us! I can see it on your face.
Oshin should have told us!
It's not her fault. Leave he alone.
You're trying to stick up for her?
You can't get away from us tonight!
And you'll tell us all about Oshin and you!
- There's nothing between us. - Oh sure.
I'm in love with her and I've proposed.
- Are you serious? - Of course!
But she turned me down.
That's all it is.
- Goodbye. - Mr. Tanokura!
I'll come by to see you sometime but I don't feel like it tonight.
I'm worried about Oshin. She doesn't seem well.
Please watch out for her. She won't listen to me.
You turned down Ryuzo's proposal? Why?
So many women are in love with him.
Don't make it sound as if he's a playboy.
We had Oshin write him love letters
but that was just for business.
Ryuzo is rich... That's why we wanted him.
That's not his only good point.
He's good-looking but he's still only a customer!
We tried to seduce him but he wouldn't go for it.
He knows what we're up to...
He saw right through us.
He is nice... He's not into using us.
I don't care...
I just wanted to be with him.
Don't talk like that in front of Oshin!
Why not? It fell through anyway.
You all felt like that?
You're so lucky to have him love you.
He's a great businessman for a young man
and you won't have to live with his mother.
It's perfect for you!
Thanks for worrying about me... but I prefer to marry a man I love.
Maybe I will never meet someone like that.
Then I'm prepared to live alone.
Thanks.
Sorry I didn't do a good job today.
I think you're tired. Take care of yourself.
Oshin?
Oshin?!
Oshin!
What's wrong Oshin?!
I had Oshin investigated...
She's the daughter of a sharecropper in Yamagata.
She didn't even complete grade school.
She can read and write better than a graduate from a girls' school.
Her calculation skills are good too.
She was arrested twice by the police.
Is that true?
- You didn't even know... - I knew about it.
She was wrongly taken in both times.
They say she's a Red!
She is not.
Even if she's not people all think she is.
A woman should never be thought of like that.
What's wrong with being a Red?
Ryuzo has lost his head... It's hopeless.
You refuse to listen to me?
Fine then.
You'd better be prepared to be disowned!
We will no longer be mother and son
and you'll have to leave this business.
That's how it is.
We gave you the money to run this shop.
If you're not a Tanokura you'll have to leave.
Think it over!
Please tell her you will give Oshin up.
Then she'll go back home to Saga.
Tell her a white lie!
Time will take care of everything.
Come on let's go.
My lady...
Your son agrees to forget about that girl.
Please feel reassured and return home to Saga.
Mr. Tanokura!
It's Oshin... It's an emergency!
Mr. Tanokura!
It's an emergency!
Ryuzo!
Mr. Tanokura!
Episode 76
Oshin had collapsed while on a house call.
The doctor's examination resulted in
her being admitted to the hospital.
Someko rushed to tell Tanokura Ryuzo.
She knew he cared a lot for Oshin.
Mr. Tanokura! It's Oshin. She needs you!
Mr. Tanokura!
Ryuzo!
Mr. Tanokura!
- Our young master isn't here. - Where did he go?
- He didn't tell me. - You're lying.
He wouldn't be out at a time like this!
Oshin has collapsed!
Please leave!
I thought so... He is here.
You can't go. You just promised your mother!
Ryuzo!
She has no family here in Tokyo. She needs help.
Let him go...
I'm sorry...
I will talk to him when he gets back.
Please forgive.
It's beriberi?
There are various types of beriberi
and the patient has the variety that affects the heart.
Her blood pressure has dropped and her heart is enlarged.
This caused the blood vessels to constrict.
That's why she collapsed.
She could die from it. She had a close call.
Is she safe now?
We have stabilized her but there are no guarantees.
She is very weak.
I'm amazed that she lasted this long...
She must have been suffering. She is very strong.
She had to send more money home to her family.
She took on more customers than she could handle
and she was also sewing at night.
She had to keep going...
How reckless! She could have died.
Is beriberi contagious?
No it isn't. People used to think so
but it's caused by a vitamin B deficiency.
As the Japanese began eating mere white rice
the problem has gotten worse.
Nobody had it when we ate brown rice or rice-barley mixes.
Is there a cure?
We'll give her a lot of vitamin B.
But she is worn out she needs rest.
If she can last three days she will make it.
Please do all you can for her. I will stay with her.
How foolish to work so hard...
The money isn't worth it.
She never spent anything on herself.
She must have been cutting back on her food too.
The poor thing.
Thanks for your help.
You need to get back to work.
This is your busy time of the night.
I don't have to worry if you're here.
I'll come back again.
She is lucky to have you...
He didn't come home all night...
You stayed up waiting all night?
I feel so badly for you...
I didn't think he would stay the night with her.
I'm ashamed but that woman said Oshin had collapsed
so maybe he's at the hospital with her.
He doesn't owe her anything!
But he's good-natured and he's in love with her.
How weak can he be?
Please check to see where he spent the night.
Depending on what we find out...
I have it in mind to take action and you can't protect him!
What are you doing? You have to stay in bed!
And you can't talk...
That will weaken your heart and your heart might stop.
It's only beriberi. Just get some rest.
Once you get over the worst you will get better.
So don't worry.
- Why are you here? - I sad no talking!
Someko came to tell me when you collapsed.
She had to work so I stayed with you.
Don't take beriberi lightly...
When it affects your heart it's a really dangerous illness.
I didn't want something to happen so I stayed.
Thank you...
Just keep quiet and rest!
I'll get the nurse for you if you need anything.
- Thank you. - No talking!
Thank goodness! I sure was worried last night.
I'll be all right by myself.
No. Don't worry about it.
I have Genemon minding the business.
So don't worry about me.
Even if you don't like me it's better than having no one.
Good morning.
Please leave the room when I come.
A lady patient needs her privacy.
I'm sorry... No wonder women dislike me.
When will Oshin be back? We need her to do our hair.
- It's pricey elsewhere. - She should've charged us more.
Then she wouldn't have had to take on so many clients.
But I'm glad. She's over the worst.
I stopped by the hospital earlier and she's better.
I was there at noon too.
Ryuzo is there watching over her like a guard dog!
Oshin sure is lucky...
I thought she refused his proposal?
I'll bet she doesn't like him hanging around.
I'd have none of that myself! Don't talk like that!
He takes such good care of her.
That isn't good enough for a woman!
He should know his place and leave her alone!
You pervert!
You work for Tanokura?
I've finally found you!
I checked every café and club he frequented.
Where is Oshin?
I'm here to ask for your help in finding her.
How's Oshin? Is she better?
I'm glad you got your appetite back.
I'd heard of beriberi but I didn't expect to get it.
The Japanese eat too much white rice now.
Then you'd never get this back home in Yamagata.
We eat daikon gruel or a rice-barley mix.
I guess white rice was too much for me!
One needs to eat more fish and vegetables too.
I've been busy so I usually have just rice and pickles.
I figured as much. You have to be more careful.
I will.
I'll never do that again!
I've caused you so much trouble already.
Please go now.
I'm staying until you're well enough to leave.
Yes but...
Just do as I say.
Mother!
I order you to return home now!
You told me you would forget about this woman.
She is ill. She needs care.
You're determined to defy me?
I'll tell you straight and you'd better listen too.
I can't allow you two to marry!
Don't talk like this while she's still sick!
I need for you both to hear this.
If you two insist on getting married
I will disown him. He'll no longer be a Tanokura.
And he'll have to give up his business too.
You understand don't you?
It's all up to you what you decide to do.
She isn't saying any of this out of spite.
She's thinking of you.
Wake up!
What is so good about this woman?
You don't know anything about Oshin.
I'm determined to marry her no matter what!
I don't care about the Tanokura family.
I'd rather cut my ties with the family
than have to always do what you tell me!
I'll cut the ties myself!
And I'll gladly leave that business too.
Is that enough?
I see...
I have nothing more to say.
I'm going home to Saga tomorrow...
There is nothing here for me in Tokyo.
I'm sorry...
You must've felt badly.
I know I'm being childish but I can't lie.
You refused me but I still have to stand up for myself.
Don't you worry about anything.
Things are taking its natural course.
You'd better get some sleep.
Thanks to Avallac'h XrayMind and y0ssy at D-Addicts.
Translation: UTB Channel