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(Kane) Tatsuhiko was born in a fine afternoon like this
I could hear his first cry
I was so happy
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(Sakurako) mistress...
(Sakurako) mistress, are you all right? mistress
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your emotional tension and
the strain is telling on you please rest
I think she'd better have her examined at general hospital
I thought it was mental illness, but it doesn't seem to be the case
I'm concerned with a lump in her stomach
(Toshio) Tatsuhiko san was he killed in action?
(Tane) it's rumored among the employees
the only person who doesn't know is nesan (older sister)
"Tatsuhiko san must be dead"
I told that to nesan (older sister) the other day
I don't feel good about it
wait then what's going to happen to this shop?
luck is facing our way don't you think so?
I said I don't need examination
but she says I must
I just overworked and
the strain is telling on me
we'd better do the thorough examination just in case
well, please think as you came to the hospital to rest
please lie down there yes
thank you very much yeah
(knock) come in
excuse me
please
are you are a family member of Mrs. Matsui?
yes, I am in fact there is a tumor in her stomach
get a plenty of rest and prolong her life as much as possible
I'm afraid that's the only thing we can do
well... that...
you must be prepared for it
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you must be tired, mistress
the examination took a while
what did the doctor say?
he said "get a plenty of rest"
they did so many tests
to find nothing is wrong true, it was over the top
it's getting chilly
the wind is getting cold
shall I make hot porridge?
miso porridge would be nice I'll make it right away
(Iso) she won't recover!? is that what the doctor said?
ah... I see that Kane Matsui... I see
so from now on I stay at the shop
and look after mistress
well aunt aye?
do you remember this aye?
this is my mother's ah... Masa san's?
I think I'll give this to mistress as she said her shoulders get cold
Sakura chan are you going to
look after her to the end?
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you don't need to sacrifice yourself
she has a younger sister and employees
Tatsuhiko san said "look after my mother"
but Sakura chan Tatsuhiko san is...
you are engaged to Tatsuhiko san
but not his wife, right?
it will get harder and harder to take care of her in the future
she might become bedridden it won't be easy
I was absent for 6 months and made her feel lonely
to make it up I'd like to stay by her all the time
Sakura chan...
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if you rest, you'll recover so just be patient
doctor we've known each other for a long time, so tell me the truth
well.. you must have heard from Dr. Shimamoto you referred to
you must have heard the diagnostic result
as mistress of this shop,
it is my duty to know my illness
mistress yes
good morning good morning, Sakurako san
what's that suitcase?
please let me stay here from today
I always felt tiresome to commute from home everyday
it's okay, isn't it? what are you talking about all of the sudden?
I'll be back later
Tatsuhiko san I'm here don't worry about mistress
ah, excuse me let me stay in this room
as soon as Tatsuhiko san comes back, I'll move out
Sakurako san please go home
you are a stranger who is not married to Tatsuhiko san yet
we are going to get married when Tatsuhiko san is back
we are not strangers any more he is not coming back
Sakurako san I know as I read that letter
so I know Tatsuhiko won't be back
that's not true
Tatsuhiko san is coming back no matter what others say
till then I wait for Tatsuhiko san's return with mistress
I'll wait for him forever I've decided
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a lot of things have happened, but I've decided Tane and Toshio san
to remain in the shop after all
nesan (older sister)...
Mr. Nogiyama is behind the counter Senkichi san is warehouse
continue to be in charge
Tane you two listen to their direction
and work hard yes
I'm looking forward to working with you
I have a long bout of illness
I don't know when I can get back to work again
(Senkichi) mistress please don't say things like that
(Nogiyama) that's right master will be back too
that's right anyway if you think so
please try your best till then
mistress thank you for waiting I made some porridge
and this a bit old but please use it
if you put it on, it's warm
what's wrong? no appetite?
whatever you cook has no taste
is that so? I don't think so
yep... it's not too bad
here you are please have even a little
this room is so stuffy
please open the window yes
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how awkward you are!
I was hoping you'd be better
but it seems like it's impossible
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Sakurako san I'll be behind the counter
my older sister asked me so we don't need you here
yes
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(Masa) a few days later
mistress
good morning good morning
(Mitsuko) good morning good morning
Sakurako san
this is Tatsuhiko's second cousin, Mitsuko
this is your first time to meet her
yes, well... nice to meet you I'm Mitsuko
my aunt asked me to be here
I was shocked to hear she collapsed
but I'll be here from now on so please don't worry
yeah
(Mitsuko) you must be busy at the shop, Sakurako san?
no, I...
Mitsuko's porridge is so tasty
it's best to be taken care by family
I can count on them
before your engagement
she was a candidate for Tatsuhiko's wife
she was close to Tatsuhiko
it was a long time ago, aunt I'll bring some tea
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(Kane) you see, Sakurako san
I asked Mitsuko to look after me
I asked Tane to look after the business
please pack up and leave
thank you very much for everything but mistress
Tatsuhiko is dead
you are not Tatsuhiko's wife so there is nothing you can do for us
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