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(Togo) good morning, Sakura chan (Sakurako) Togo san, it was very insensitive
I brought the chicken for onechan (older sister) for onechan (older sister)'s unborn baby and Kazu chan
I wanted them to have something nutritious
(Fueko) don't blame Togo!
they are all hungry
they spend less on food to save money for paints
Yasuji san is doing war poster Yae san is designing Kimono
and surviving somehow
Mr. Morita is exhausted coming back from the duty
but they still pursuing their own art
I want to do the best I can do for them
onechan (older sister)...
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(dish drop)
onechan (older sister)!? Fueko!
onechan (older sister)!? Fueko! Fueko!
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(doctor) it's overwork
the lack of nutrition caused her to collapse from anemia
it's not uncommon lately
if you push yourself too much, that might cause premature delivery
what she should do?
(doctor) rest well and have a balanced diet
that's the only way please take care
(Momoko) thank you very much
Fueko, I am sorry
I was too pre-occupied with art and friends
I didn't pay much attention to you
don't worry your job is to paint a picture
(Kazuyuki) ah... excuse me is she okay?
I'm okay, nothing serious
I am sorry about last night's chicken pot
it was brought for you from Okazaki
in order to save money for a paint
I only had one potato in 3 days
sorry, Sakura chan
Sakura chan, thanks no
but a backpack full of foods
go so quick
I wonder how I can help Fue nechan (older sister)
there are Fue nechan (older sister)'s and my Kimono in a chest of drawers
made of pawlownia-wood in the house in Okazaki
let's ask aunt to send them to us
are you going to sell them for money?
there is no point of having
many Kimono at the time like this
(Masa) and a few days have passed
(Iso) I see, you received Kimono
I sent you mine too, so use it as well
thanks, aunt
(Iso) how is Tokyo?
painters come & visit Togo san and lively
it was noisy, but it was like good times
(Iso) I see but everyone is struggling
there is a young painter named Kazuyuki Ayukawa
to save money for a paint, he reduced food expense
and said "he hadn't taken a bath for a week"
Kazuyuki Ayukawa?
how old do you think he is?
about the same age as Yu chan, maybe younger
but why? no, nothing
say hi to Momo chan and Fue chan see you
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when we look at them, there are varieties yep
ah, I remember this
you used to wear it a lot, onechan (older sister)
well, what's this?
wow...beautiful
mother and father eloped
and after arrived to Tokyo
the wedding Kimono grandpa sent her
I heard she didn't put it on
it was there
I saved this for you
to wear at your wedding
I can't sell this...
let's save it till Tatsuhiko san returns
we don't need to sell them all, do we? they are all dear to us
let's sell all the rest
a half for living expense and the other half for paints
let me do that, Sakura chan paints...
nowadays unless you paint war pictures that matches the current situation
you can't even get ration of paints
no matter how much you paint, it's very difficult to sell
he can't have an art exhibition as blacklisted by the special political police
even that
he keeps his style and keeps on painting
I want to help him as much as I can
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I understand, but how about Kazu chan and a new baby?
don't you need to think about them?
to buy paints mean
you have less to eat
I try my best to feed her well
Karinto (sweet snack) or Mizuame (water candy)
that we used to enjoy when we were little
she never had any of these
but she enjoys dried sweet potatoes saying "it's sweet and tasty"
poor child
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Togo san, have you got a minute?
could you consider about onechan (older sister) more seriously?
consider what?
to get a job doing something else beside painting
Sakura chan when I was examined for conscription
there was shadow on the pleura so I was exempted from military service
but the time like this
friends were drafted one after another
I might be next
even I lost an arm in the war
I would keep on painting with the other hand
but if I am dead, that's over
I only have time now
please understand, Sakura chan
how are the things over there, Mr. Nogiyama?
(Nogiyama) we are managing all right, so please do not worry
but we all miss you, young mistress
when the mistress gets upset, there is no one to calm her down
(Kane) Shosuke, what are you doing!?
you made another mistake in bookkeeping!
I am sorry, mistress
it's always like this
I see when the things settle down, I'll be back
good luck till then all the best
hey, onechan (older sister)!
you can't do the washing up yet!
all right, I'm fine let me do it
you still look pale
why don't you go back to "Yamacho?"
don't worry about me
you can't do cleaning, washing, cooking, shopping
taking care of Kazu chan and guests
you can't do them all, onechan (older sister), can you?
Togo san? in the room
Yasuji san was arrested by police!
what happened to Yasuji?
Yasuji san was sketching at the Arakawa river, then questioned by police
he is in the custody of police now
I go there good luck
shall we go, Kazuko? well, are you all right, onechan (older sister)?
it happens a lot
just being an artist looked coldly at now
let's make a meal and wait let's go
(Kazuyuki) what's wrong?
onechan (older sister)!? onechan (older sister)!? what's the matter?
seems like it's time aye?
the midwife is away till the day after tomorrow
well, then, get Momo nechan (older sister)
she is a qualified midwife aye?
hurry! the surgical department at Niseki hospital yes!
it's 2 weeks early
you'll be all right Momo nechan (older sister) will be here
however Momoko wasn't there for a long time
Kazuko...
onechan (older sister)! Pull yourself together!
it's the 2nd one, maybe that's why it early!
(footstep) Momo nechan (older sister)
ah...it's me
Momoko san has been in an operating-room
I couldn't contact her
I left a message, but not sure
why? at the time like this when she can deliver at any time
(Kazuyuki) I go back there again
ah, wait a minute! heat up some water!
me? there is nobody else!
and find some cotton-cloth, sterilized cotton and scissors!
yes!
you! you are going to do it!?
Fue nechan (older sister)
I've seen Momo nechan (older sister) doing it
so I know what to do don't worry!
what are you talking about...
I brought some towels!
they are all covered with paints!
that's all could find
new cotton-cloth are in the bottom drawer of the chest
(Iso) what about cotton-cloth? aunt!
aunt! aunt! you were busy?
oh my god! she is about to give a birth!
aye!? her water broke?
yes, about 3 hours ago! 3 hours ago
then you must give birth as soon as possible
it'll pressure the baby
Fue chan! go for it, go!
you, bring some hot water in the barrel yes
go (3 people) go
that's right!
Fue chan, once again
yes!