"Serial TV Story"
Right now anyhow, I feel respect for all the mothers of the world.
Omoi ni ukabu ha mori no kozue These feelings rise above the forest treetops
- Sensei! - Yoko-sensei!
Sensei!
What did you tell it?
It's a secret!
Eh?!
Hikari ga sashi The light is gentle
Kaze ga oyogi The breeze is swimming
Ikete yukeru to When you're alive
Sou omoeta no It really seems so
Anata ha watashi no kiseki You are my miracle
Anata ha watashi no kibou You are my hope
Dokoga de watashi wo kanjitete Somewhere I can feel
Soredake de ii no yo That alone is enough
"Showa 21, November (1946)"
"Showa 21, November."
"I went increasingly into preparations for the childbirth."
It's okay, you don't have to see me off.
No.
I like seeing you off.
I've been doing it all this time.
Yeah.
What's the matter?
Well...
I was just thinking what Shigeki-san would compare you to if he saw you in this condition.
Eh?
Wouldn't he say, "You look like a sumo wrestler. Ha, ha, ha!"
I see.
"I see," Kazu-san?
I'll be going.
Have a nice day.
Be careful.
I'll be going, okay?
So long...
Terrible, isn't he?
Oh, everything prepared?
- Yeah. - Yes.
Yoko, will you really be okay by yourself?
I'll be fine!
I still have a ways to go yet, so please enjoy yourselves.
Hmm...
Geez, Grandmother. In spite of coming to Matsumoto at long last, you still haven't seen anything.
Now go, right!
Thank you.
So long.
Yoko...
Yes?
We're going.
Yes.
Since we'll be returning this evening, just wait until then.
To whom are you speaking to?
Yoko-chan, if anything happens, just go get Setsuko-neechan.
I will! Have a nice time!
- Yes, yes. So long! - So long!
Yes.
Ah, don't go upstairs.
Yes. I'll be just fine.
- And... And, um... - C'mon already!
Yes, hurry, hurry!
So long.
- See you later! - Yes!
"At that time, something was happening."
Ah, Brother really knew his stuff.
What language is this?
Is it German?
Good afternoon!
- Ah... - Hello.
Hey!
Hey, Shigeki-kun!
"Shigeki-san," isn't it? I'm older than you.
That's right, that's right.
Shigeki-kun's the older brother. Not the younger brother. That's right!
What have you come for?
Because Yoko ordered me to.
"Go and check up on them sometimes," she said.
So therefore, I've come, Onii-sama!
Ah, really?
I brought pork to make curry and rice with!
Ah!
Eh? Really?!
Such a child!
Here, take this.
Yes, hurry!
This is great, isn't it!
Thank you, Ikuko-chan.
"Those two were up to something, weren't they?"
Hurry up!
Ah, ow, ow...
Eh? Ah, Kazu-san.
Ah, what about work?
Yeah, I left early.
Eh?
Recently Mom and the others...
They've been monopolizing you, so it's been boring.
Well?
Ah...
I felt a little bit of pain just now, but it went away.
I see.
Yes.
Quiet, isn't it?
It's rare for this house to be so quiet.
That's true.
But, it's fun having everyone around.
I have to do my best.
There are a lot of people...
...who are looking forward to this child.
I have to do my best.
Mmm.
What's the matter?
From here on, you need to stop that.
You've forgotten, Yoko.
Eh?
Of course that's a thing to be thankful for.
I think everyone is seeing various things in this child.
But...
...you've forgotten.
That it's for your own sake that your child is being born.
This child, Yoko...
...is your child.
This child is born between you and me.
Just that alone is fine.
You need to stop shouldering the burden of their gratitude.
Think just of yourself...
...and of the child that's inside you.
You don't have to think, "this is for everyone else's sake."
Understand?
Yes.
Thank you very much.
I was thinking the responsibility was getting to be a little too serious.
I thought so.
Ah, that's right.
About the name.
Ah, yes.
I have a favor to ask.
Will you hear me out?
Yes, of course.
Ah... Thank you very much.
For the name...
I want you to give it.
Eh?
I want you to do that.
Well...
It was your mother who named you "Yoko"...
...so I want you to name this one.
Yoko's feelings...
I'd like that same love to be together in its name.
You don't like that?
No.
But...
This is the Maruyama family's first grandchild.
For Dad and Mom...
I'll talk to them about it.
Ala, Yoko?
You said you'd listen to my request, didn't you?
Ah, well...
Yes.
If you would please.
I'll look forward to it.
Eh...
Ah... Yes!
Eh... What should I do?
Ah!
I guess you are scared? A little.
Yes.
I guess I am scared.
Don't worry!
I'm sure you'll give birth to a strong child.
That's what I think.
- Really? - Yeah.
Thank goodness.
Ah... But, still...
Doesn't that mean it's the type that doesn't deliver easily?
Huh?
- Huh? - Eh?
Why are you so silent?
Huh? Am I wrong?
Huh?
Ahh... You're laughing.
Ow.
Huh?
What's the matter, Yoko? What is it?
Kazu-san...
Ow.
Are you okay, Yoko?
Yes...
Ah... is it being born?
Are you okay, Yoko?
Ow...
"To Be Continued"
"Week 17: "Becoming a Married Couple"
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