"Serial TV Story"
My entire life, I won't forget...
I won't forget all of my life the time when the three of us were together.
The day after tomorrow, on the day I was born.
My birthday.
I'll think of it as my Independence Day.
I'm leaving home!
Very well.
We'll just see you off in our hearts.
Heiwa Fansubs Presents "Ohisama" "The Sun"
Week 6: "Season for Setting off on Trips" (Episode 34)
Screenplay by: Okada Yoshikazu
Music: Watanabe Toshiyuki
Narrator: Wakao Ayako
Sudo Yoko: Inoue Mao
Tsutsui Ikuko: Mitsushima Hikari
Soma Machiko: Maiko
Soma Haruyo: Nakamura Kumi
- Saiki Shigeru - Ooshima Yoko
- Yabe Mitsusuke - Mori Kurea
Soma Gouzou: Hiraizumi Sei
Sudo Hiroko (Flashback): Harada Tomoyo
Murakami Kayo: Watanabe Eri
Sudo Ryoichi: Terawaki Yasufumi
"And then the day Ikuko would leave her home in Azumino..."
"...and begin her trip to Tokyo had drawn near."
"I spent that day in a daze and got nothing done."
"All I did was think about Ikuko."
"What is she doing right now, I wondered."
"What sorts of feelings is she having leaving her family without a word?"
"That's all I thought about."
"I guess Machiko was different from me."
"She WAS thinking."
"Is the way things are now truly the best for me, she was thinking."
"And that was the cause of Machiko's outrageous behavior."
Machiko...
What's the matter?
Is there something wrong?
Really? Then that's fine...
Your father says he'd like your engagement to be announced in April.
He says we'll jointly host a party at Nakanishi's home.
Understand?
You understand, right?
You really are a strange girl.
Is it good?
- It's good! - It's good!
- Hang on a minute. - Yeah!
Sir, Ma'am.
- Huh? - Something up?
Yeah.
Could you hold on to this?
What's with the money?
With this money, treat those kids to some sweets from time to time.
This money.
Eh? We couldn't take such a thing.
That's right.
You don't have to worry about us.
No, it's not that.
I give New Year's money as gifts to those kids every year.
But I won't be able to give them this.
So this is like an advance payment.
So...
...could you hold on to it?
All right.
We'll certainly hold on to it.
Thank you very much.
You guys, whenever you feel like having a snack, come by anytime.
- Yeah! - Whaa!
Yeah! Yeah!
- Iku-chan. - Yes?
This is our goodbye present.
Eh? I couldn't take that.
Fool.
You can take a goodbye present from adults.
Iku-chan's a regular customer of ours.
But...
Understand we can't give you a great amount of money.
We'll really be able to put a big amount in soon!
Yeah.
Thank you very much.
I'm so happy!
I'll use it with care.
Even when you've gone to Tokyo, don't forget the taste of Murakami's Sweets.
Yeah. I won't forget.
I think Tokyo'll have lots more delicious things in it though.
I think there is.
There's plenty if you go there to Asakusa! (a district of Tokyo)
Well, shall we go home?
- Yeah. - Yeah.
When we get home, I'll make dinner. Big Sis'll make it tonight.
- Ehh!? - Ehh!?
"Ehh!?" What's that!?
Hey!
Don't fall!
So long.
Thank you very much!
Take care of yourself.
Stay healthy.
So long.
I'm home!
Ah...
Welcome home!
Ah, thanks for lunch!
Ah, I'm sorry.
I haven't made dinner yet. I'll do it right away.
Ahh... I'm in no hurry, so it's okay.
I'm sorry.
Ah, that's right. I met Machiko-san's father today.
Eh? You did? Why?
He's buying our factory. Soma-san's company is.
Eh?
Well, he's a very influential person.
Isn't he called the Emperor of Azumino? I've said that myself.
So it seems. I've never met him.
He told me he'll be announcing his daughter's engagement soon.
He was incredibly happy.
Eh...?
What? Is that wrong?
Ah... Hmm. I don't know.
I see.
Ah... I'll make dinner.
Yeah.
Miss! It's time for dinner.
I don't want any.
Eh? But...
It's okay, so don't worry about it.
Ah... Well then.
What's up? You've done that many times now...
Do you have some plans or something?
No, it's nothing.
I see.
"I was anxious about the time Ikuko's train left."
"There was still 3 hours before the final one."
Excuse me please!
"Please"?
Isn't that voice...?
Ah?! Machiko-san?
Good evening, Yoko-san!
Ah... What's going on?
How do you do, I'm Soma Machiko.
I'm very sorry for calling on you so suddenly!
Ahh... No, no, that's okay.
I see, you're Machiko-san?
Yes.
Yoko's told me a mountain of stories about you.
Well, I really have been under Yoko-san's care.
Yoko, aren't you going to ask her in?
Ah... Yeah. Please come in.
Thank you.
- Excuse my intrusion. - Come in.
Thanks for waiting!
What are you laughing about?
At just how incredible this perm is.
Ah, yeah, it is incredible. But it looks good on you.
Really?
Yeah, it really does.
But, what's the matter? You came so suddenly.
It's almost time, Yoko-san.
Eh? Ah, yeah.
Ah, maybe it is about this time.
I'm going to make today my Independence Day, too.
Eh?
I'm... not getting married.
I'm not marrying who my parents decide for me.
I've made up my mind.
This is my manifest determination.
I told them, "people with perms are like Joan of Arc."
They didn't know who Joan of Arc was.
They were annoyed since I couldn't explain it well, either.
- I see... - Yeah.
How about your family?
This caused an uproar, too.
They said if I did this, they'd kick me out.
Ah... I see.
I'm sorry. Am I causing you trouble?
You'll make me angry. It's not about that.
I thought you would say that.
Of course I would.
Say. Can I touch it a little?
Go ahead.
Whaa!
Yoko-san, would you like one, too?
Eh? I wonder if I'd look good in it...
Ah! What's that about? Geez!
I think it's best if we stop.
Why? No, I'm sure it would look good on me.
It's best that we stop.
Where has Machiko gone off to!?
Where has she gone?!
Even if you say such a thing...
Being out at this time is unforgivable!
Absolutely unforgivable!
Search Azumino for her!
Find her!
- Yes! - Yes!
- Hurry! - Yes!
It's almost time, Yoko-san.
Do your best!
Say, Machiko-san.
What is it?
Is this because of Haruki-niisan?
Because you like Haruki-niisan?
I like your brother very much.
I love him.
Yeah.
But, this is different from that.
Because I love Haruki-san isn't why I don't want to get married.
I just don't like letting my parents make all the decisions of my life.
This is my own, personal issue.
I see.
Machiko!
It's Father!
What'll I do...
What'll I do? He'll bring me back!
- Ma... Machiko-san, this way. - Machiko!
Please wait a moment! I'm coming right now.
This way!
- Machiko-san, this way! Hurry! - Ah, it's her!
This way!
Machiko!
Ah, Machiko-san! Hold the handle!
Machiko!
"That was..."
"That was the beginning of a tiny War of Independence."
"To Be Continued"
"Ohisama" "Chikuma-shi Obasute's Rice Terraces"