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Episode 102
In the years following the First World War
women in Japan began wearing functional western styles.
By 1922 children switched from kimono to Western clothes.
Oshin planned to make this market a new niche for Tanokura and Co.
What business are they going to do here?
I have no idea what those young people are up to.
Please do a good job.
Going to work?
Are you that worried?
You don't trust my husband's judgment?
He's been in the garment business for a long time.
Yes of course...
I was surprised too.
He figured out all the costs labor and profits to be made
just by looking at that one piece I made.
He made the calculations so fast! I was impressed.
He sure knows his stuff.
I want to follow his lead forever.
In that case I have no problems.
Young Master was once a leading figure in the garment industry.
If it's all right with him I have no problems.
The economy can sway the course of business.
There's no guarantee that we will succeed.
But we have this store. We can't let it go to waste.
You need something to make life exciting.
You're right.
I'll support you both to the fullest.
Good morning!
I've brought you two new seamstresses.
Thank you so much.
This is Umeko and this is Itoko.
I'm Mrs. Tanokura. This is all new to me.
I'll be needing your help and assistance.
We're pleased to meet you.
How shall I pay them?
By the piece.
We want to make 10 pieces of each style
and sell them here at our store.
I can't guarantee that we'll succeed.
We will come as long as there's business.
- Can you start today? - Yes.
Please start with these patterns.
The lady here sure is a good business woman!
That husband of hers had better watch out!
Excuse me!
I brought you the fabric you ordered.
What order?
Mr. Tanokura ordered them.
He ordered that?
We'll come for the money at the end of the month.
Thank you.
We'll settle on these fabrics for each style.
You can exchange them if you don't approve.
I got them at a very good price.
These are fabulous. Just right!
I'm glad I took the trouble.
You sure do know about garments!
You're not so bad yourself! You know about styles.
I couldn't have done it without you.
Can you hear?
I'm sure it'll be a boy!
Place these here like this. Put the next one.
The other way.
No turn it over.
- I'm so stupid! - You're learning.
- Now the next one. - Okay.
Excuse me...
Do I do this by hand?
You can use the machine but it's better by hand.
People will appreciate it more.
You'd better ask the Lady.
No I can do this.
I'll get it done in no time.
I'm a bachelor so I know how to sew.
Just watch me!
Gen won't stop working. He will get sick.
Let him do as he pleases. He wants to help.
He wants to feel involved in our new business.
I'm glad to have him help but...
People appreciated hand-sewn pieces.
How's this?
Grand Opening.
A Shop for Children's Clothes!
Functional and cheap and washable.
Perfect for school or casual wear.
We also do alterations. - Tanokura and Co.
Washable is nice. You can't wash kimono.
We'll pass those out as newspaper inserts.
That'll cost too much!
It's cheaper than real printed ads.
You met him at the café?
See I wasn't drinking for nothing.
Advertising is very important business.
It's worth the money.
What's so funny?
You used to be so against this.
I can't give up on you now.
We'll do all we can to see how it goes.
So you won't have regrets.
But if we fail I want you to give up.
So don't grumble.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
It's been so long.
The baby seems to be doing fine.
Sometimes I forget that I'm pregnant.
I've heard about your business
but I have been too busy to visit you.
I'm glad you're doing so well here.
How are you two getting along?
We're a real husband and wife now.
I'm so glad for you.
We sell children's clothes now
and I'd like your help in getting word out.
Sure no problem.
It must have been a hard decision to make.
When will things get easier for you?
This is what I want to do.
You think it'll work?
I don't know yet but I'm glad to get to
do something together with my husband.
I want that for our baby too.
If I had been you I'd already be divorced.
He's just beginning to understand things.
And I don't mind if I fail.
Just the fact that we are working together.
That's what I wanted to tell you.
You've helped me out so much.
Your marriage hasn't been the easiest.
But for a couple to face problems together.
That strengthens a marriage.
You'll be all right.
Tanokura and Co. had its grand opening as
a children's clothes outlet on September 1 1922.
Please hang that over there.
Congratulations!
Thank you.
Hasegawa told us about it.
We're so glad for you!
We'll be your sales clerks for the day.
Imagine two of the most beautiful sales clerks!
The store was finally open.
Oshin didn't know if anything would sell.
But she was glad she and Ryuzo were working together
and that's all she needed to be happy.
Thanks to Avallac'h and XrayMind at D-Addicts.
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