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Episode 109
In the spring of 1923
the Tanokura house was full of cheer and laughter.
Oshin had just given birth to a son.
Isn't this a good name for him?
No... Not that!
You should still be in bed.
It's already been seven days.
Mother was out in the fields after 10 days!
I had no choice but it's best to be careful.
I can't stay in bed when a name is being decided for my baby.
What's wrong with Yuu? It's very manly.
It's too militant. Think of a more delicate name.
Since I was a weakling as a boy I want my son to grow up strong!
I don't like it...
Use the character "wa" for peace.
That's too girlish.
No. We can call him Kazuo or Kazuhiko.
It's not manly enough!
It's better than sounding coarse.
Oshin.
It's Ryuzo's first son. Let him name the boy.
But...
Yuu is a good name.
He'll grow up strong.
You have a guest.
Yuu? It's a fine name!
Why cause trouble over a name?
A name is important. It lasts a lifetime.
Remember when I ran away from my first job
and was helped by an army deserter?
He taught me the various meanings of my name.
Shin stands for heart...
the gods and new. It also means the center of things.
I will never forget it. I began to like my name.
And it gave me the strength to endure a lot.
I want a good name for my baby too.
I named you Oshin for inner strength.
See!
That's why I want to name my own baby.
Ryuzo wants the boy to grow up manly.
It's too warlike!
I'm totally against war!
A boy should be strong and manly.
It's a good name.
Let's get ready to celebrate his seventh day of life.
We have a guest.
Ken!
It's been a long time.
Likewise. We owe you so much! But we've been so busy.
I was away on business for a while.
He stopped by to see how we are doing.
I remember you saying you needed to sell off your
fabric stocks to start a new business.
So I wondered how you were doing.
We're doing all right.
Your husband says you're doing great!
He says you'll be building a bigger factory soon.
I'm so glad.
That night all of Oshin's friends gathered to
celebrate Yuu's seventh day celebration.
They had all helped Oshin during her earlier days
of hardship when she first came to Tokyo.
Oshin was full of happiness at having them share
in the celebration for her baby.
Oshin sure is brave.
She quit that well-paying hairdresser job
- without any hesitation! - Not many people can do that.
It's because she loves her husband!
I'd throw out any man who had no earnings.
Not in front of Mr. Tanokura!
I would probably support my man
but it probably wouldn't wouldn't be to his benefit.
A man has to work if you let him know
that he's responsible for you welfare.
We didn't even have rice to eat
and Oshin acted as if she didn't care.
I became desperate and I had to do something.
Let me.
Thank you.
You held up well...
That's why Mr. Tanokura was able to do what he did.
If you had continued working no good would've come out of it.
I'm so glad he understood how I felt.
Remember when you yelled at me
when I came by your café with some women?
I had to do it. I felt so sorry for Oshin!
- That sure hurt my feelings... - I'm so sorry!
I was living off of Oshin's earnings.
And I was beginning to hate myself.
I'm ashamed of it all...
We owe it all to you for our marriage holding up this far.
I don't know how to thank you all.
We're all on your side.
I'll gladly scold your husband for you!
I'm good now. No more lectures!
I'm impressed with Oshin even more now.
Thank you.
You're a great man too.
You built up this new business all for her!
You make a good couple.
I want to be their brother. I'll do all I can to help you.
He is a good brother to have! Now you have nothing to fear.
Please enjoy yourselves.
This is a very happy occasion for us.
I think I'll sing for us all!
I'm sorry I made you work so hard.
Thanks for cleaning up after the party.
Genemon helped me.
Ryuzo is sleeping soundly from drinking so much!
He must've been very happy...
We have come a long way and he's had a tough time.
So that makes him even happier.
I was so surprised.
You never complained so I had no idea.
I guess you've had your share of problems...
Since Ryuzo's family owns a lot of land in Saga
and he had his own business I thought you two had it easy.
It wasn't his fault that the fabrics business failed.
The economy had hurt all businesses.
And you helped him get back on his feet.
It couldn't have been easy.
He's enjoying his work now. So I have no worries.
I can go home now knowing you two will manage nicely.
Mother...
Please stay with us.
I'd feel so much better if you stayed here.
You'd be better off here than back in Yamagata.
I know Shoji isn't that nice to you.
Why go back to where you are not wanted?
Nobody will mind if you stayed here.
My home is back in Yamagata.
I know but...
No matter how poorly Shoji and his wife treat me
I have my own house to live in.
I wouldn't want to stay and be a burden on Ryuzo
no matter how nice he is.
Besides Yamagata is home to all of my children.
You'll always have a home to return to if anything happens.
What would happen if I'm not there?
I will guard our family home for all of you.
I'd better go back
before people think I'm going to be in Tokyo forever.
Don't count on Shoji and his wife.
But as long as I'm alive you'll always have a home.
Who knows what life has in store for us.
I'll be fine in Yamagata.
Bring Yuu to see me when he is a little older.
He can come and enjoy the mountains and the river there.
I'll do my best to live a long time.
Get up Ryuzo! You'll catch a cold.
Oshin felt sad that her mother was leaving.
She feared that she'd never see her mother again.
The time came for Fuji to go back to Yamagata.
Translation: UTB Channel
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