♬～
Sakurako
you are not eating
master there are guests for mistress
onechan (older sister), aunt you came all the way from Tokyo for me
are you all right, Sakura chan? okay, Sakura chan?
I heard about the baby from Tatsuhiko san
that's tough
but it's for your own sake
it'd be terrible if you went ahead
and give birth then you got worse as the result of it
you are still young, so this is not your last chance
it's for my own sake
I have no other choice
I think Tatsuhiko san's decision was right after all
Sakurako's life is the most important than anything else
but having looked at Sakura chan today
I'm more worried her illness gets even worse by her
blaming herself for giving up the child
it's natural for a woman wanting to give a birth
once she knows she is pregnant
when I was pregnant with Kazuyuki there were so many oppositions
but I thought I was so glad I gave the birth
and willing to die for him at any time
it is not reason
women love to give birth
especially if it's by someone she loves
Sakurako
do you really want to have a baby?
can I give a birth?
if Tatsuhiko san says it's okay, I want to give a birth
I just can't give up feeling I want to save this baby
Tatsuhiko san and I created
I understand let's talk to the doctor tomorrow
whether you can give birth or not, we will discuss with the doctor
thanks, Tatsuhiko san
as I told you before
pregnancy and giving birth would take out so much energy out of you
there is a danger of worsening your tuberculosis
so I can't recommend it
doctor may I ask you a question? yes?
will I be cured?
if I give up the baby and get a plenty of rest, will I be cured?
that's a difficult question to answer
in that case I'd like to have a baby
are you willing to die for it?
no I won't die
I'll live for the child
no matter what
I'll eat well to get a plenty of nutrition
and rest in any case I will try my best
well...
well Tatsuhiko san when you said,
let's talk to the doctor again, Tatsuhiko san
everything brighten up in front of me and I became fine
the baby inside me is making me feel fine
in any case... the final decision is made by you and your husband
but if you decided to give birth, you must be hospitalized
and being monitored the progress
I'll be hospitalized for the baby
for medical treatment and sudden deterioration in condition
she is going to be hospitalized I see
I've decide to be with her until she gives a birth safely
till then I'll inconvenience Senkichi san and others...
don't ever worry about that!
just think of the mistress as your first priority
that's right please do so
thanks
see you
like this Sakurako was hospitalized
to get medical treatment
Tatsuhiko san are you going to sleep there? that's right
I feel bad as you are doing so much for me
don't worry I'm doing it because I want to be your side
yeah? that reminded me
the first night when we went to Tokyo together for the entrance exam
ah, that time we stayed in the same room
we divided in the middle of room with a sheet
"don't peep"
you shouted at me
good memory yep
♬～
since then Sakurako clearly regained her strength
and in October
(October, 1947) the stable period of Sakurako's pregnancy
she was allowed to go back to the Arimori family temporary
Sakura chan welcome back!
well, well, well, you look fine I'm back
thank your for taking care of us
tasty Fue nechan (older sister)'s pickle is always tasty
eat well
you really look fine, nechan (older sister) you don't look like a sick patient
you know my stomach is getting bigger little by little
that makes me feel I can't lose
I must try my best she is too fine now
well, Momo nechan (older sister) will you touch my stomach?
aye? if you touch my stomach,
I feel I'll give a birth to a fine baby, Momo nechan (older sister)
okay
Sakura chan's baby this is Momo nechan (older sister)
come out soon this is Fue nechan (older sister)
there are a lot of annoying aunts
but don't be afraid of coming out
what you mean by "don't be afraid", aunt!
hey you can't come here
sorry please don't come near me
you might contract the disease are you ill, Sakura chan?
I'm in a hospital trying to get better
when I am cured, let's play together
I told them to stay upstairs,
but when they heard Sakura chan's voice, they became curious
sorry about that
if I stayed in bed at the hospital, I wouldn't bother anyone
what are you talking about!? we are all looking forward to seeing you
that's right that's right, Sakura chan
Togo san I heard the art show was a great success in Tokyo
I feel my paintings were better
during the war when I was facing the death
not knowing if I would survive next day
recently I've been painting as I was told
I feel I'm dried up completely
don't lose your heart, Togo san
you'll be fine, Togo san
you are like a big ocean, Togo san
if you wait, just like high tide
you'll come up with some idea that makes you want to paint again
I wonder...
♬ "I chased rabbits on that mountain"
the children
♬ "that river"
they are singing for you, Sakurako chan
♬～ "I still dream of those days even now Oh, how I miss my old country home"
♬～
Sakurako was enjoying being surrounded
by family and music again