About Yoko . . .
Let me have your daughter.
I want to live my life with the man I love.
Yoko?
Please marry me.
Please . . . be my wife.
Please . . . take care of me.
Sunshine Chapter 10 "A BRIDE FOR TODAY ONLY" Episode 55
Subtitles adapted from original English subtitles created by Nippon Golden Network Timing brought to you by The Sunshine Lovers @ Viki
Written by: OKADA Yoshikazu
Music by: WATANABE Toshiyuki
Narrator: WAKAO Ayako
Sudo Yoko: INOUE Mao
Maruyama Kazunari: KORA Kengo
Sudo Haruki: TANAKA Kei
Takahashi Natsuko: ITO Ayumi
Sudo Ryoichi: TERAWAKI Yasufumi
Fate is a strange thing, isn't it?
What?
If you hadn't met my mother here,
we wouldn't have met.
Right.
I'm glad my mother loved to go out.
She's always loved going to plays and movies.
And she loves to buy kimono and dress up.
I know what you mean. I thought she looked beautiful the first time I met her.
You did?
We used to come here often as a family.
Is that right?
The buckwheat flowers were beautiful, weren't they?
Yes.
It was fun . . . back then.
My little sister was with us.
I think this is a place of memories for my mother, too.
Is it?
I'm sorry for talking about that.
It's fine.
They'll bloom again, won't they?
The buckwheat flowers . . .
That day will definitely come.
Yes.
That's why I'm going to fight in the war.
Um . . .
Yes?
May I call you Kazu?
What?
You don't want me to?
No . . .
it's fine.
I'm glad.
I wish . . .
I wish we had met sooner.
Our time together will be short. I'm sorry.
That was our one and only date before our wedding.
So tomorrow is the day?
Yes.
Even though it's the day before, you didn't take the day off from school.
No, I was told not to take the day off.
By your fiance?
Yes.
Did you tell the children?
No, not yet. It's kind of embarrassing.
Is it? I'm sure they'll be happy.
Right. I'll tell them afterwards.
But I'm glad.
About what?
That you won't be quitting your job.
Natsuko Sensei . . .
Let me know if you run into any problems. You'll have to do your duty as a bride, too.
Okay.
I'll be counting on you.
Go home early today. You have a lot to do, don't you?
Yes. Thank you.
I forgot to slap your behind! I didn't have a chance.
What are you saying? You don't have to.
There's no reason for this, but . . .
Congratulations!
It didn't hurt today.
I heard that Yoko Sensei is getting married. Is it true?
My mom said so, too.
My mom, too.
Everyone in town is saying she's marrying the son of a soba shop owner in Matsumoto.
So she's marrying the soba noodle soldier?
- I thought so! - Yoko Sensei was in a daze, wasn't she?
You guys are really little kids, aren't you? Don't you know what this means?
What do you mean?
Listen . . . Yoko Sensei is marrying into a family in Matsumoto.
So what about it?
So she's . . .
My mom said that Yoko Sensei will probably quit her job here at school.
What? You're kidding!
Not kidding. If she's marrying into a family that runs a business, it's only natural that she'll help out with the business.
I don't want her to!
It can't be helped, can it?
Yoko Sensei is going to quit!
I don't want her to.
Me either.
Yoko Sensei!
- Hello! - Hello!
Thank you.
- You're so cute, Yoko. - Really?
Welcome home.
What's wrong?
I was just thinking that I'll be leaving this home.
Don't say things like that.
I'm sorry.
Oh, I have a gift from someone at the factory.
What is it?
Take a look.
- Azuki beans! - Already cooked.
That's great!
Take it to Matsumoto. I can't eat it all by myself.
I couldn't . . .
Just take it.
Okay.
Everyone . . . what are you doing here? Why are you still here?
We're leaving now. Let's go, everybody!
Huh . . . what . . . did anything happen?
No . . .
- Good-bye. - Good-bye!
I'm here, so don't worry.
After all, I'm Yoko, the sun!
If you're the sun, please wake up earlier.
- You kicked me! Didn't you just kick me now? - No.
Calm down. You can do it, Shige!
Looking at it like this, we're deep into autumn, aren't we?
It's a reward for waking up early.
Okay.
Hello!
Keisuke?
What are you all doing here?
Are they your students?
Yes.
Yoko Sensei . . .
Congratulations on your marriage!
Congratulations!
Thank you!
I'm sorry.
I didn't tell you, did I?
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
Why do you all look so sad?
Sensei . . . we all wrote this for you.
Yoko Sensei Congratulations on your Wedding
This is great! Thank you.
When did you write this?
What's wrong, Hana?
I told you not to cry.
But . . .
What's wrong, all of you?
What's wrong, everybody?
Why are you all so sad?
We decided we weren't going to cry. I'm sorry.
I'm sorry!
You don't have to apologize.
Just tell me why you're crying. Please!
Because . . .
. . . you're going to quit teaching.
Everyone . . .
. . . thank you. Thank you.
You're all so kind.
But . . . I'm not going to quit being your teacher.
Really? Is that true, Sensei?
It's true. I promise.
Thank you, everybody.
Thank you.
What's going on?
Here we go.
Wait your turn. Be careful, it's hot.
It's so good!
How is it? Is it good?
It's delicious!
Here you go.
Don't get excited. There's lots.
It's so good!
Haruki!
Welcome home!
I'm back.
These are my students. They came to celebrate.
- Hello! - Hello.
This is my oldest brother.
- Really? - Please sit down.
Here you are.
But the closer it got to the day of the wedding,
the closer it got to the day Kazunari and I would have to part.
Sunshine
Congratulations on your marriage!
Thank you!
The closer it got to the day of the wedding,
the closer it got to the day Kazunari and I would have to part.
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But what a surprise!
Wasn't it? Coming home and seeing all those children must have been a surprise.
I'm sorry.
That's not what I meant.
What I'm surprised about is your getting married.
Oh, that?
It was so sudden, it would be a surprise, right?
That's right . . . I was shocked.
I'm sorry.
You don't have to apologize.
Did you let Shige know?
But I didn't get an answer.
I'm sure he got it.
As your older brother, I'll say this for Shige, too.
Yoko . . .
Yes?
Congratulations!
Thank you.
Is he a nice guy?
Yes . . . he's wonderful.
I see. Getting such a straight answer makes me feel embarrassed.
What are you saying?
Kazunari really is a nice guy.
He is?
Then I'm glad.
Still . . . to think that Yoko's getting married.
What do you mean by that?
Exactly what I said.
Right, Dad?
You're right. It's hard to imagine that Yoko . . .
What's so hard to imagine?
- Dad . . . - What?
What is it?
Is that over with yet?
"That?" What do you mean?
You know! This is
Yoko's last night here, isn't it?
That's right.
So she has to do "that," doesn't she?
Huh?
You know . . .
"Father, thank you for all that you've done for me." That's what I'm talking about.
No . . .
So not yet. I wonder when she will.
Why do you look like you're looking forward to it?
No, I just thought you'd start crying. That's what I was looking forward to.
What do you mean? I wouldn't cry over something like that.
You wouldn't?
Of course not!
Dad!
What?
The cover on the sugar jar is hard to put back on, so
be careful when you close the jar. Otherwise, ants will get in.
I see . . . I'll remember.
Please.
What is it? Are you hungry?
No.
Yoko, when are you going to tell him?
Tell him what?
You know . . .
What are you talking about?
That little speech, "Father, thank you for all that you've done . . . "
What?
When are you going to say it?
When? I don't know yet.
You don't know?
Why are you asking?
That's the reason I came home early. Please do it.
What do you mean?
I know it, but . . .
- Thank you for the meal. - Thank you for the meal.
Thank you for the meal.
You know . . .
Huh?
You should go to bed early tonight.
You're right. I should.
Dad!
What?
Excuse me!
Someone's here.
Okay.
Yes?
I'm sorry to bother you so late at night.
No, it's okay.
I'm the driver for the Kirino family in Tokyo.
I'm Kamikura.
It's been a long time.
Hello.
What are you doing here? Is my grandmother in Azumino?
No.
I came alone today.
Yoko . . . congratulations on your marriage.
Thank you.
I let them know.
You did?
The mistress asked me
to bring this for you.
What is it?
It's a wedding outfit.
What?
She had it made for Hiroko's wedding.
For Mom?
You understand that we can't spend our
lives together, don't you?
But I still consider myself as your grandmother.
And always will.
She hopes that
you'll wear it.
I see.
We're very happy. Aren't we, Yoko?
Yes.
Thank you.
I'd better be going now.
Thank you for coming all the way out here.
Thank you for doing that.
Well, please excuse me.
It's awesome!
It's beautiful, isn't it?
It is.
So you're going to wear that tomorrow, Yoko.
Won't people be upset if I wore something this beautiful
at a time like this?
You may be right.
But . . .
I'll ask Kazunari's mother about it tomorrow.
Huh?
Maybe you should.
Yes.
Right, you're going to marry into their family, aren't you, Yoko?
But . . . I want to wear it.
Yoko . ..
Yes?
Thank you . . .
What?
Thank you . . .
. . . for all that you've done for me for so long.
Thank you for
the twenty-one years I could spend with my daughter.
For your being here for 21 years.
I really enjoyed the time we had together.
Thanks to Yoko, the sun, there was never a cloudy day here.
Dad!
Thank you so much.
From tomorrow . . .
. . . you're going to be the Maruyama family's sun.
Yes.
And I want . . .
to thank you for everything you've done for me for so long.
I was so happy to be the daughter of you and Mom.
Thank you!
Thank you.
That wasn't fair, Dad.
She's right.
That's what's called
to ensure victory, isn't it?
to ensure a victory, isn't it?
That was unfair, after all.
But you cried after all, didn't you, Dad?
Be quiet, Haruki!
And then, the day of my wedding arrived.
Good morning!
So your grandmother sent this?
Yes.
It's beautiful, isn't it?
Of course you'll wear it.
No . . . you have to wear it. You have to!
Really?
Of course!
There's not a woman who'd have a beautiful kimono like this,
and not wear it!
If you won't wear it, I'll wear it!
What?
I guess that won't do, will it?
Well then, let's get ready.
Okay.
All we need is the hood, a hairpin, a fan, and tabi socks.
I'm really looking forward to this!
Congratulations!
Thank you.
Thank you for waiting.
How pretty!
Wow!
So pretty!
- Ikuko? - Iku . . .
It was the first time I'd seen Ikuko in four years.
Sunshine
Wow!
How pretty!
Ikuko?
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Pardon me!
Ikuko?
I have something I want to ask you.
Yes?
Are you . . .
confident that you can make Yoko happy?
No.
I'm not so confident about that.
I . . .
I can be happy if I'm together with Yoko.
I have confidence in that.
I like you! Yoko . . .
Yes?
Congratulations!
Thank you.
Okay! I want to celebrate your happiness. Let's drink!
Don't drink that, Ikuko!
That's the sake set for the wedding ceremony.
Excuse me. Excuse me.
Come this way.
I'm sorry.
This is how Kazunari and I became husband and wife.
♫ the dance of Azumino ♫
♫ la-la-la-la-la-la ♫
Kazunari . . . have another drink.
I was so happy . . .
. . . to see everyone laughing.
Please have some soba noodles, everyone.
It's so good!
Isn't it delicious?
It was Dad's dream . . .
to serve soba noodles at his son's wedding.
Was it?
How is it? Is it good?
- It's delicious! - I'm glad!
Dad . . . congratulations!
Aren't you glad you fulfilled your dream?
Thank you!
They're a strange couple.
What's so strange?
It really was an enjoyable wedding ceremony.
Ikuko! Machiko!
Thank you! Thank you so much for coming!
Of course we'd come. You idiot!
You were beautiful, Yoko.
Thank you. Ikuko, are you going to be here for a while?
I was thinking of staying a few days, but will be going back to Tokyo eventually.
I see. Let's definitely all get together while you're here.
There's so much I want to talk about.
And I think Ikuko has a duty to talk.
I will!
Well, you're the bride, so you'd better go back.
Okay. But promise . . .
Her husband's leaving tomorrow, isn't he?
He is.
It's cruel, isn't it?
It is.
But marrying him knowing that,
Yoko must really love Kazunari, right?
She must. Isn't it wonderful?
Isn't it?
Well, then, we'd better be going now.
Excuse us, then.
Thank you so much.
Please be careful.
Okay.
Kazunari . . .
Yes?
Take care.
Thank you.
Do your best.
I will.
I'll see you, Yoko.
Take care. I'll write.
Well, then . . .
No.
We'll part here.
Okay.
I understood, but
but I suddenly felt so lonely.
Toku . . . the room is more or less ready.
Thank you, Sis.
Not at all.
Hello.
This is Ms. Miyazawa from the barbershop across the street.
She's been helping out today.
Pleased to meet you. I'm Yoko.
Thank you so much for today.
I'll do my best from today,
so I hope we have a long and satisfying relationship.
The pleasure is mine. So happy to meet you.
You really were a beautiful bride.
She calls me "Big Sister," doesn't she?
But I'm not really her older sister.
The truth is, rather than "Big Sister," she's closer in age to being my mother.
How rude! How can she say that?
Oh, that's right.
Whatever she knows, everyone in Matsumoto knows, so be careful what you say.
Wait just a minute!
Don't you have to go home?
Huh? You're coming over to my place tonight, aren't you?
Oh, that's right.
Right, I forgot.
Today, Dad and I
are going to spend the night at her place.
The place is all yours.
Just you two.
That's perfect.
Beware of fires!
That's right . . .
. . . you don't know much about this house, do you?
That's right.
I'll show you around. Although it's not that big.
Okay.
Please.
This is where we make the soba noodles.
We make them every morning.
I see.
And . . .
we boil them in this pot.
It's so big!
This is Dad and Mom's room.
I see.
This is your room.
Your things are already in here.
Thank you.
And . . . this is my room.
I see.
So this is where you've lived all this time?
Yes.
Kazu?
Yes?
Can't I . . . live in this room?
But it's small. You can use the other room.
I want to stay in the room where you lived.
Please.
Okay.
Thank you.
Not at all.
Here you are.
Thank you.
Yoko is . . .
Huh?
Yoko is . . . a nice name, isn't it?
The "yo" in "taiyo" (sun) . . .
When I look at the sun,
I can think of you.
I don't know where I'm going, but
the sun will be there no matter where in the world I go.
So I can always think of you.
Yes.
Thank you.
But . . .
what are you going to do after the sun sets?
That's right . . .
In that case . . .
I guess I'll think of Tsukiko at night ("tsuki" = moon).
Who's that?
Just kidding.
My . . .
Subtitles adapted from original English subtitles created by Nippon Golden Network Timing brought to you by The Sunshine Lovers @ Viki
We were together
for just that one night.
Sunshine To be continued . . .