"Serial TV Story"
Yoko, you always have such reserved manners, don't you?
Eh?
You always act out of worry and consideration, don't you?
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
Why if you're tired won't you say, "I'm tired"?
If you hate something, why won't you say, "I hate that"?!
Hey, why won't you behave much more spoiled?
Why won't you show how hopeless you can be more?
Right?!
Mom...
What is it?
May I answer back?
Eh?
No...
I will answer you back!
What is it?
It's you who have the reserved manners.
Why?
Because you...
You feel you shouldn't show how exhausted you are in front of the family you love so much, don't you?
You feel that way, don't you?
It's true, isn't it?
I'm the same way.
Because I love them...
Being here is the only time when I can smile.
When I come home and see all of your faces, my exhaustion just blows away.
That's all.
Because I suggested and decided what to do about my job myself...
...I just feel I have to do my best here under my own power.
I feel I just have to do things properly for myself!
That sort of thing...
...is really strenuous and hard...
But I just normally couldn't allow myself be spoiled by my family!
That's not what I decided on!
That's...
If I am reserved...
...then I think it's because Mom has such reserved manners.
Mom is the one who's wrong.
I love you...
And I feel I want be a mother just like you...
That's what I feel.
Wasn't it you who told me?!
"If only in our home, you can smile here."
Mom, you're... an idiot!
Yoko.
Yes.
I'm sorry.
Wh... why do you have such an expression?
Something about it?
Ah, I know!
It's because you regret it.
Because you can't answer back to what I've said. That's so, isn't it?
I've apologized, haven't I?
I'm sorry.
You're really not very cute.
That's not true. I am cute.
- Dad! - Eh?
Dad, please say something.
Eh, well...
Well, well...
This one...
Rack this one up as a win for Yoko-chan.
That's right, isn't it!
Yoko...
What is it?
This coming Sunday...
...it seems the movie, "Casablanca" is coming around.
I was thinking of going, so how about you, too?
Eh...
Ah, I'll go.
I'll go! Let's go!
Eh, well then, let's go?
Yeah!
Ah, then, what should I wear?
What will you take, Mom?
Hmm... What should I do?
I want to see it!
- Really? - Yes!
This is great, this is great!
- Ah... I'm looking forward to it! Right!
I'm home.
- Welcome back. - Welcome home!
Huh? What's going on?
Something good happen?
- Eh? Yeah, a little. - Eh? Yeah, a little.
Welcome back.
What are you doing returning just now?
Couldn't help it. I had overtime.
Ah, really.
Well then, we should have a little discussion about what to wear, shouldn't we?
Yes.
- Okay, let's go. - Yes!
Ah, Kazu-san. Um, please take care of Hinako for a little while.
Ah, sure.
Ah, that's right.
Next Sunday, we'll ask the two of you to take care of Hinako.
'Cause we'll be going out.
Ah, yeah. All right.
Thank you.
- Dear. - Yes?
Yeah! Then, we're counting on you.
Let's go, let's go!
First is this. Here.
And, next is... this.
Now, say, which do you think is best?
Hmm... This one.
Eh?
And... Why did that happen just now?
Who knows?
Because they're parent and child, I guess.
I see.
Well, those two...
...have come to love each other more than you, huh?
Eh? Ah.
No way. Geez, Yoko.
I was joking! Mom, you'll look great in this.
Well, do your best, Kazunari.
What are you encouraging me about?
Right!
I wanted to see the fight between you and Mom.
Eh?
Are you sure? That would've troubled you.
I'd have to ask, "Kazu-san, whose side are you on?"
Ah... That would be bad.
That's right, isn't it?
Ah, Dad told me, "Her threatening attitude is incredible."
I wish I could have seen you angry.
What's with that look?
Okay!
Ala? What's this? Haven't you changed clothes?
Yeah. Yoko.
You and I shouldn't go to the movie. Another time.
Ah...
What's the matter, Mom? You should go.
Yoko was looking forward to it.
Yoko, you go.
You and Kazunari.
Eh?
Ah!
Look, you two haven't gone out and done anything together...
...since you got married, have you?
So you two should go. Right?
Mom...
Why are you so slow? Aren't you going, Kazunari?
Eh... I'll go.
Look, then hurry and change clothes!
The movie'll be starting!
- Mom. - Yes?
Thank you.
Yeah!
Geez, Mom was just like the Sun then, wasn't she?
In your story, a great many wonderful women appear, don't they?
Really? Well, thank you. I'm happy.
I did love all of them very much.
All of them were like the Sun, weren't they?
That's true. Yeah!
All women are like the Sun.
- All of them? - Yes.
Fusako-chan, you, too.
Me, too?
That's right.
Ah...
I see!
And? Did you go to that movie?
Yes. Kazunari-san and I both.
Ehh... This is great, isn't it?
I won't forget that my entire life.
This is my most favorite movie in the whole world.
Whaa!
Have you see it again? It's come out recently on DVD.
Eh? I haven't seen it.
Because it's still here inside me just fine.
Yeah! How cool!
Huh? You don't like it?
It's about time for Keiko-chan to come, isn't it?
Ah, yes.
Good evening!
Good evening.
- Yo! - Oh, you came, you came!
- Do your best at studying. - Yes!
Yoko-sensei...
Huh? What is it?
Hurry and come in.
Good evening.
Ah... Hana-chan?
"Our family's poor..."
"So our family can't give Sensei the bee larvae she loves so much."
Yoko-sensei!
Sensei, it's been a long time.
Ah...
You've come a long ways, haven't you?
"To Be Continued"
Week 20: "A Toast to Women"
"Ohisama" "Mountain Stream in North Yatsugatake"